Category Archives: Featured Story
DeSantis vetoes $1.5B in spending, signs $100B Florida budget
By John Haughey The Center Square June 3, 2021 Florida lawmakers last month sent Gov. [...]
Jun
Welcome Pat Foster-Turley to the Fernandina Observer
By Susan Hardee Steger Editor June 2, 2021 The Fernandina Observer is pleased to welcome [...]
Jun
CREED’s “Backpack Giveaway” delights young children
Coalition for the Reduction Elimination of Ethnic Disparities in Health (CREED) Jennett W. Baker, R.N., [...]
Jun
Memorial Day in Fernandina Beach
By Michael Leary June 1, 2021 Editor’s Note: Michael Leary grew up in Fernandina [...]
Jun
Business of golf – The Epilogue “When no one cares . . .”
Alan Prescott June 1, 2021 After decades of exploration and training, John had gone from [...]
Jun
The business of golf – A golf course with an option to buy . . .
Alan Prescott May 31, 2021 “On a cold morning in April of 1981, John stood [...]
May
Memorial Day 2021 observed in Fernandina Beach
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst May 31, 2021 Under blue skies [...]
May
Amelia Island revealed . . .
By Patrick Golden May 29, 2021 Editor’s Note: Patrick Golden and his wife moved to [...]
May
Governor Ron DeSantis Encourages Floridians to Prepare for Hurricane Season Ahead of Florida Disaster Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday
Press Release Governor Ron DeSantis May 28, 2021 TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Governor Ron DeSantis, the Florida [...]
May
The business of golf – Dr Divot Custom Golf Clubs
By Alan Prescott May 28, 2021 “With no experience as a golf course superintendent, easily [...]
May
“The People’s Choice Award” presented at 2021 Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance – A Monopoly Car!
Photo and Information Stephan R. Leimberg unseenimages.com May 28, 2021 Editor’s Note: Steve Leimberg offered [...]
May
Access to Health Foods improve Barnabas Patients’ Chronic Illnesses
Barnabas Center Nassau Press Release Alexandra Winsor Communications Manager Email: [email protected] www.BarnabasNassau.org Date: May 27, [...]
May
The business of golf – Custom golf clubs; “Let the buyer beware!”
By Alan Prescott May 26, 2021 In my last article, I promised to write about [...]
May
The business of golf – ” . . . golf clubs were manufactured by Americans in America”
By Alan Prescott May 25, 2021 In my previous article, I discussed the effect of [...]
May
And another “Best in Show” at Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance
Stephan R. Leimberg unseenimages.com May 24, 2021 Editor’s note: A native of Wildwood, New [...]
May
“Best in Show” Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance
Stephan R. Leimberg unseenimages.com May 23, 2021 Editor’s note: A native of Wildwood, New Jersey [...]
May
Fernandina Beach Fire/Rescue – A chance to know the City’s Emergency Medical Services team
Fernandina Beach Fire/Rescue Submitted by Kaleigh Simmons Administrative Coordinator May 23, 2021 Editor’s Note: We [...]
May
Amelia Island revealed . . .
By Mercedes T. Wright May 22, 2021 Editor’s Note: Mercedes Wright, moved from Miami [...]
May
Lofty condos will provide opportunities for downtown living
By Anne H. Oman Reporter-At-Large May 21, 2021 Some 33 years ago, Robbie Young came [...]
May
The business of golf – “You can buy a better game . . . “
By Alan Prescott May 17, 2021 In my last article, I mentioned that there was [...]
May
Amelia Island revealed . . .
By Kirsten and Hal Snyder August 16, 2020 “An unusual number of Swallow-tailed Kites have [...]
May
Experimental Aircraft Association to hold “Flying Start” informational program – Saturday, May 15
Experimental Aircraft Association Press Release Contact: Tom Piscitello [email protected] May 14, 2021 Those who have [...]
May
Peter and the Wolf – A family concert to be held May 22
Amelia Island Chamber Music Festival Press Release Contact: Eric Sakurai [email protected] May 11, 2021 On [...]
May
Island voices, speaking in poetry
By Anne H. Oman May 10, 2021 ‘I’ve been writing poetry since I was a [...]
May
Charles Albert honored at Veterans’ Memorial Park
Veterans Council of Nassau County Press Release Submitted by Cara Curtin May 5, 2021 [...]
May
Amelia Island revealed . . .
By Stephan R. Leimberg April 27, 2021 Editor’s note: A native of Wildwood, New Jersey [...]
May
DeSantis set to remove local control over mask ordinances?
By Susan Hardee Steger May 3, 2021 Governor Ron DeSantis will soon have the ability [...]
May
Old Town Sugarberry named “Florida Challenger”
By Chris Hastings April 30, 2021 Just in time for Arbor Day, the giant Sugarberry [...]
Apr
Lady A helps drive successful 2021 Heart Ball
First Coast American Heart Association Press Release April 29, 2021 Headlined by Lady A, the [...]
Catch a Florida Memory in the prime of springtime
Media Release April 29, 2021 Springtime means tight lines for many anglers. With winter [...]
Apr
The business of golf – Professional jealousy
By Alan Prescott April 29, 2021 Links to previous articles: “The business of golf – [...]
Apr
April’s “Pink Moon” as seen from Amelia Island
Photo by Stephen R. Leimberg unseenimages.com April 27, 2021 According to the Farmers’ Almanac, a [...]
Apr
The prestigious “Amelia” spotlights Dr. Cade’s prized President
Media Release Cade Museum April 27, 2021 Dr. James Robert Cade, the trailblazing namesake [...]
The business of golf – “He noticed a familiar face hitting golf balls . . .”
By Alan Prescott April 26, 2021 Previous articles: “The business of golf – It takes [...]
Apr
Mark Foxworth to serve as City of Fernandina Beach Chief of Police
City of Fernandina Beach Press Release Submitted by Mary Hamburg Digital Communications Specialist www.fbfl.us April [...]
Apr
1 bar, 2 restaurants don’t make a city – An opinion
By Faith Ross City Resident and Former Musician April 19, 2021 Editor’s Note: Faith Ross [...]
Apr
Amelia Island revealed . . .
By Stephen Mintz April 17, 2021 Editor’s Note: Stephen H. Mintz, MD is a retired [...]
Apr
Police Chief Jim Hurley delivers message to the community
City of Fernandina Beach Police Department April 16, 2021 Editor’s Note: Fernandina Beach Police Chief [...]
Apr
Front Porch Beads to host “Arts & Crafts Pop-Up Sale” – Sunday, April 18
By Karen Thompson Features Reporter April 14, 2021 Front Porch Beads will host [...]
Apr
Only one “No” (CRA) for Final Election results in City of Fernandina Beach Special Election for City Charter Changes
By Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter-News Analyst April 13, 2021 With all the votes counted, [...]
Apr
Looking for treasure on Amelia Island
By Kathleen Hardee Arsenault April 12, 2021 ” . . . reported by the Jacksonville [...]
Apr
The long and winding roads to and from Amelia Island
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst April 12, 2021 Commuters to and [...]
Apr
Amelia Island revealed . . .
By Bill Birdsong April 10, 2021 Editor’s Note: William Birdsong was born in Jacksonville, [...]
Apr
The business of golf – “The Evening School of Golf”
By Alan Prescott April 9, 2021 Excerpt from the previous articles and links: “The business [...]
Metal detector operator extraordinaire finds local treasures
By Chip Kirkpatrick April 7, 2021 Editor’s Note: Local resident Chip Kirkpatrick a metal detector [...]
Apr
Boys & Girls Clubs name “Youth of the Month” for March
Boys & Girls Clubs of Nassau County Press Release Submitted by Andrew Schmidt April 6, [...]
Apr
The business of golf – ” . . . when your golf game is good, your business is bad”
By Alan Prescott April 7, 2021 Excerpt from the previous articles and links: “The business [...]
Apr
The business of golf – ” . . . another professional . . . came from Brooklyn. His name was Wiffey Cox.”
By Alan Prescott April 4, 2021 Editor’s Note: This is the second article Alan has [...]
Apr
Amelia Island revealed . . .
By Carollee Addams April 2, 2021 Editor’s Note: Carollee Addams moved to Fernandina Beach from [...]
Apr
Fernandina Beach Golf Course opens Top Tracer on Saturday at 10
City of Fernandina Beach March 26, 2021
Mar
Midori: Making Music, Building Connections
By Anne H. Oman Reporter-At-Large March 25, 2021 When she was a toddler in Osaka, [...]
Mar
Remembering “Hidden Figures” of Nassau County during Women’s History Month
By Jennett Wilson Baker In collaboration with various members of the African American Community March [...]
Mar
CREED supplies gift bags for spring break
CREED Information from Jennett Baker, R.N. – B.S. Executive Director March 23, 2021 [...]
Mar
Barnabas Center Nassau’s pandemic response – “We took our walls down to serve our community.”
Barnabas Center Nassau March 23, 2021 Editor’s Note: This video, played at the Fernandina Beach [...]
Mar
Midori to receive Kennedy Center honors for Lifetime Artistic Achievement
Amelia Island Chamber Music Press Release March 23, 2021 “The Chamber Music Festival is excited [...]
Mar
Be careful what you ask for
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst March 22, 2021 The City of [...]
Mar
Tough times, tougher women
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst March 21, 2021 March is Women’s [...]
Mar
Amelia Island revealed . . .
By Art Barry March 19, 2021 Editor’s Note: For over 50 years, Art Barry [...]
Mar
Midori is coming to Amelia Island!
Amelia Island Chamber Music Festival Press Release March 18, 2021 Midori, world-renowned violinist, will perform [...]
Mar
Remembering “Hidden Figures’ during Women’s History Month – Healthcare workers
By Jennett Wilson Baker March 16, 2021 Editor’s Note: Jennett Wilson Baker, a native of [...]
Mar
Tips to help people and pets safely co-exist with alligators
Media Release March 15, 2021 Warm spring weather means Florida’s state reptile – the [...]
Mar
Amelia Island revealed . . .
By Stephen Mintz March 13, 2021 Editor’s Note: Stephen H. Mintz, MD is a retired [...]
Mar
Southern Live Oaks to grace entrance to Simmons Road Park
8 Flags Playscapes March 12, 2021 Editor’s Note: To donate to 8 Flags Playscapes click [...]
Mar
What is the local story? – A Fernandina “CAA Seaplane Anchorage” First Day of Issue Commemorative Cover 1940
By Susan Hardee Steger March 10, 2021 A recent E-Bay offer to purchase [...]
Mar
Front Porch Beads donates $1,500 to Meals on Wheels for Pets to feed hungry, furry friends
By Karen Thompson Features Reporter March 10, 2021 Since the beginning of the Covid pandemic [...]
Mar
Local optometrist retires after 42 years of service
By Susan Hardee Steger March 7, 2021 After over 41 years as an optometrist, [...]
Mar
Action News reports arrest following $16,000 missing from Fernandina Beach Youth Football League funds
Information from Action News By: Christy Turner, Action News Jax March 9, 2021 According to [...]
Mar
Boys & Girls Clubs presents “February 2021 Youth of the Month”
Boys & Girls Clubs Press Release Submitted by Andrew Schmidt March 5, 2021 February 2021 [...]
Mar
Beer & G-Strings Concert features the Christiania Trio and guest violinist Philip Pan
Amelia Island Chamber Music Festival Press Release www.AICMF.com March 2, 2021 Plus violinist Chee Yun, [...]
Mar
The 2021 Florida Legislative Session kicked off yesterday
March 2, 2021 The article below by Peter Schorsch was published earlier today on FloridaPolitics.com. [...]
Mar
Family Comedy at ACT – March 5 & 6
Amelia Community Theatre Press Release Submitted by Linda McClane March 1, 2021 Amelia Community Theatre [...]
Mar
Local African American Trailblazers: William Henderson Peck
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst February 28, 2021 February 2021 has [...]
Feb
Amelia Island revealed . . .
By Thomas Morris February 27 2021 Editor’s Note: Thomas Morris is a second-generation Fernandianian who [...]
Feb
The vaccine roll out: reaching out to the African-American community
By Anne H. Oman Reporter-At-Large February 26, 2021 “This is personal to me – I [...]
Feb
A salute to three judges in the Fernandina Beach High School Class of 1967
By Susan Hardee Steger February 25, 2021 How many high school graduating classes of approximately [...]
Feb