Category Archives: Featured Story
City Opens Up Path to Bigger Shopping Centers
By Mike Lednovich By votes of 4-1, the Fernandina Beach City Commission Tuesday paved the [...]
Aug
Florida’s ‘Worst Legislative Session Ever’ Attacks Personal Freedom, Some Laws Go into Effect Today
By April L. Bogle Experts on some of Florida’s most contentious public policy issues – [...]
Jul
When a Cigar-Lover Becomes an Institution
By Dylan Bailey Scott Weaver, a retired Navy man, is an institution of sorts. His [...]
Jun
Team Ohana Rows for a Cure and for Veterans
By Mike Lednovich Fernandina Beach-based Team Ohana began its 2,800-mile journey Monday to row from [...]
Jun
She Was Many Things, but First a Great Teacher
By Raymond Arsenault Carolyn Phanstiel, who died earlier this week at the age of 85, [...]
May
Commentary: A Church Where ALL means ALL
By Rev. Dr. Mark Charles I was told a story today about an individual in [...]
Apr
The Uses, and The Magic, of Our Sands
By Lauri deGaris North Florida’s beaches are made up of three common types of sand [...]
Apr
Old Town Home Tour April 8, 10-4
By Jennifer Harrison Old Town Fernadina was the last Spanish town platted in the New [...]
Mar
As Expected, City Manager Fired
By Mike Phillips Was it a done deal? Of course it was. Well before the [...]
Feb
Commentary: Cement Dust and Nassau’s Waterways
Editor’s note: St Marys Riverkeeper — one of 15 Riverkeeper units in Florida — [...]
Feb
Big, Mysterious Surprise on Townhouse Proposal
By Mike Phillips City Hall was packed last night. Standing room only of citizens, many [...]
Feb
Huge Concrete Dust Bags Rupture at Port
By Mike Lednovich Residents of the historic downtown neighborhood near the Port [...]
Feb
It’s a Non-Partisan City Government — But Are You Sure?
By April L. Bogle I don’t know anyone who wants the political battles being fought [...]
Jan
Welcome to Fernandina Beach: A Kerfuffle Over the Sign
By Wes Wolfe Florida Politics Those wanting to turn Amelia Island into the sort of [...]
Oct
Starting Point Gets $4 Million Grant
Starting Point Behavioral Healthcare has been awarded $4 million in funding from the U.S. Substance [...]
Oct
Take Note of a Very Important Referendum on the November Ballot
By Mike Phillips Nassau County has a reputation for disliking bond issues, but it also [...]
Sep
A Very Big Saturday for the 7th Street Markets
By Judie Mackie Saturday marks the 10th anniversary of the Fernandina Beach Market Place farmers [...]
Sep
City Manager’s Weekly Comments – National Community Survey Results
By Dale Martin September 2, 2022 The data from the City’s recent National Community Survey [...]
Sep
Amelia Island revealed . . .
By Darryl Stair July 30. 2022 Editor’s Note: Darryl Stair is a semi-pro photographer from [...]
Jul
Pat’s Wildways: The Greenway in Summer
By Pat-Foster Turley It took some news about ants crawling all over places on [...]
Jul
Amelia Island revealed . . .
July 23, 2022 For those of you who have not had the opportunity to walk [...]
Jul
Pat’s Wildways: Getting Antsy
By Pat Foster-Turley July 21, 2022 Thanks to Bill Birdsong, with his eyes and camera [...]
Jul
Pat’s Wildways: Always Learning
By Pat Foster-Turley, Ph.D. July 14, 2022 Pat’s Wildways: Always Learning Whenever I travel internationally, [...]
Jul
Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune National Statuary Hall Dedication
Florida House Press Release July 12, 2022 [...]
Jul
Amelia Island revealed . . .
By Stephan R. Leimberg unseenimages.com July 9, 2022 “Marsh Madness” Photo courtesy of Stephan R. [...]
Jul
Pat’s Wildways: Small World
By Pat Foster-Turley July 7, 2022 Southeast Asia is getting to feel too far away [...]
Jul
4th of July Hometown Celebration – Fireworks to launch at 9:00 pm.
July 3, 2022 4th of July Hometown Celebration July 4, 2022 Marina Parking Lot B [...]
Jul
Pat’s Wildways: Backyard Barnyard
By Pat Foster-Turley June 30, 2022 During our early years in our home bordering a [...]
Jun
Cargo Ship Fire at Port of Fernandina
Fernandina Beach Fire Department Ty Silcox, Fire Chief Press Release www.fbfl.us June 27, 2022 At [...]
Jun
Amelia Island revealed . . .
By Buddy Price Buddy Price Photography June 25, 2022 Editor’s Note: Buddy Price is from [...]
Jun
Pat’s Wildways: Retirement Home for Horses
By Pat Foster-Turley June 23, 2022 Like many girls, I grew up enamored with horses. [...]
Jun
Amelia Island revealed . . .
Photographs by Hal and Kirsten Snyder Information from Bill George June 18, 2022 The Snyder [...]
Jun
Pat’s Wildways: Amelia River Cruising
By Pat Foster-Turley June 13, 2022 It’s good to be back again writing my columns [...]
Jun
Amelia Island revealed . . .
By Dan Kossman June 10, 2022 Editor’s Note: The Amelia Island Bird Club [...]
Jun
Clay, Nassau Sheriffs endorse Aaron Bean for CD 4
By Wes Wolfe FloridaPolitics.com June 10, 2022 Bean also reiterated his support for law enforcement. [...]
Jun
Amelia Island revealed . . .
By Wayne Howard June 4, 2022 Editor’s Note: For our readers who miss the pier [...]
Jun
VFW Post 4351 to host Memorial Day Ceremony – May 30
City of Fernandina Beach May 27, 2022 Memorial Day Ceremony Monday, May 30, 2022 11:00 [...]
May
Amelia Island revealed . . .
By Brett Lupfer May 21, 2022 Editor’s Note: Brett Lupfer is a professional photographer/videographer who [...]
May
Amelia Island revealed . . .
By David Roberts May 14, 2022 Editor’s Note: David Lee Roberts grew up in Fernandina [...]
May
In honor of Fernandina Observer’s 10 Year Anniversary – Reflections and appreciation
By Susan Hardee Sreger Editor May 11, 2022 Ten years ago, the Fernandina Observer [...]
May
Steve Leimberg – A look back
By Stephan R. Leimberg unseenimages.com May 11, 2022 Editor’s Note: As we continue to [...]
May
Swimming with the manatees at Crystal River – A look back
By Karen Thompson Features Reporter Photos courtesy of Kathy Russell May 10, 2022 First posted [...]
May
“How to create a charter county government” A look back
By Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst Originally posted July 2015 Editor’s Note: We [...]
May
Faux Fernandina – A Hurricane Dora photo – A look back
By Susan Hardee Steger May 9, 2022 Originally posted June 2017 Editor’s Note: This story [...]
May
Fernandina’s Shrimping Industry: Storied Past, Uncertain Future – A Look Back
By Anne H. Oman Reporter-At-Large May 8, 2022 April 3, 2019 10:30 a.m. Editor’s Note: [...]
May
Police blotter blast – A look back
By Deborah Lavery Powers May 6, 2020 Originally posted December 2012 Editor’s Note: Deborah Powers [...]
May
At random – A look back
By Evelyn C. McDonald Arts & Culture Reporter May 6, 2022 Originally posted March 12, [...]
May
Impact Fees “A Paper Napkin Calculation?” – A look back
By Adam Kaufman Legal Analyst May 5, 2022 Originally posted Dec 5, 2013 Editor’s Note: [...]
May
Public art on display on Amelia Island – A look back
By Cindy Jackson Reporter Photos courtesy of Lauri deGaris May 5, 2022 Originally posted November [...]
May
Pat’s Wildways: Southern Forest World
By Pat-Foster Turley, Ph.D. May 5, 2022 Looks like this is my last new column [...]
May
Pat’s Wildways: Happening at the inlet – A look back
By Pat Foster-Turley May 2022 First posted June 2021 Editor’s Note: We asked Pat [...]
May
“You ain’t cool if you ain’t riding a mule!” – A look back
By Gerry Clare Roving Reporter May 2022 First Posted November 08, 2013 Editor’s Note: Gerry Clare [...]
May
Shrimp Fest 2022 kicks off with an awesome parade!
May 2, 2022 If you weren’t one of the hundreds who lined the parade route [...]
May
Amelia Island revealed . . .
By Mark Gearis April 30, 2022 Editor’s Note: For today’s Amelia Island revealed, we [...]
Apr
The best shrimp are ‘Wild-Caught’ – A video
Amelia Island Tourism April 30, 2022 Editor’s Note: This Shrimp Festival weekend, we decided [...]
Apr
Fernandina Port names new Executive Director after 8 months
By Wes Wolfe FloridaPolitics.com April 29, 2022 Chris Ragucci’s removal as Port Director in August [...]
Apr
Answers could be coming on Fernandina Port’s unknown tugboat revenue
By Wes Wolfe FloridaPolitics.com April 29, 2022 Commissioners will take up the matter at the [...]
Apr
Pat’s Wildways: Heirloom pecans disappearing
By Pat Foster-Turley, Ph.D. April 28, 2022 It seems like just yesterday I was roaming [...]
Apr
Judge finds Fernandina Port operator in civil contempt
By Wes Wolfe FloridaPolitics.com April 26, 2022 ASM Capital is to schedule a hearing with [...]
Apr
Federal judge dismisses suit by Omni Amelia Island against property owners
By Wes Wolfe FloridaPolitics.com April 26, 2022 Omni didn’t follow proper procedures in first going [...]
Apr
“History of Fernandina Waterfront”
By William L. Tilson E.C.”Clinch” Kavanaugh April 25, 2022 The Amelia Island Museum of History [...]
Apr
Amelia Island revealed . . .
By Lea Gallardo First posted in 2013 April 23, 2022 Editor’s note: This Sunday [...]
Apr
Pat’s Wildways: Leaping Lizards
By Pat-Foster-Turley Ph.D. April 21. 2022 It doesn’t take long for new north Florida residents [...]
Apr
‘No beef’ with cruises at Fernandina Port after talks
By Wes Wolfe FloridaPolitics.com April 20, 2022 The belief was WestRock’s deal with the Port [...]
Apr
Omni Amelia Island Resort debuts “Little Sandy” short course
Omni Amelia Island Resort Press Release April 19, 2022 (AMELIA ISLAND, Fla.) – Omni Amelia [...]
Apr
Amelia Island revealed . . .
By Dana Hermanson April 16, 2022 Editor’s Note: Dana Hermanson and his wife Heather are [...]
Apr
Don’t forget: Federal taxes are due on April 18 this year!
April 16, 2022 Our friends at the IRS have extended this year’s filing deadline from [...]
Apr
Upcoming Editor Mike Phillips introduces himself to the community
By Mike Phillips April 14, 2022 Hello, Fernandina, Amelia Island and Nassau County. I fell [...]
Apr
Good pond, bad pond
By Pat Foster-Turley April 14, 2022 It’s been a few weeks since I’ve given you [...]
Apr
Update to Bonnieview Road bones discovery
Press Release April 14, 2022 Yulee, Fla. – The medical examiner has determined that [...]
Apr
Fernandina Observer announces new leadership
By Susan Hardee Steger Editor April 13, 2022 On May 12, after ten [...]
Apr
Amelia Island revealed . . .
By Susan Jordan April 9, 2022 Editor’s Note: Susan Jordan and her husband made [...]
Apr
Story & Song launches Center for Arts & Culture
Story & Song Bookstore Bistro Press Release April 4, 2022 Amelia Island, Florida — Story [...]
Apr
Amelia Island revealed . . .
By Hal and Kirsten Snyder April 2, 2022 Editor’s Note: First posted in July of [...]
Apr