Category Archives: General
How to fund non-profits? – An opinion
Submitted by Dave Lott July 2, 2014 1:00 a.m. The issue raised by Commissioner Pat [...]
The City of Fernandina Beach warns about the risk of rip tides
July 1, 2014 2:24 p.m. On Tuesday, red flags fly at Main Beach alerting swimmers [...]
Nassau County Attorney Hallman recognized by Florida Trend
Submitted Press Release July 1, 2014 6:20 a.m. For a second year in a row, [...]
Tropical storm watch possible
Information provided by National Hurricane Center June 30, 2014 4:45 p.m. SPECIAL TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK [...]
Tips for Timorous Travelers
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst June 30, 2014 3:04 p.m. With the [...]
The recycling trail; from here to there
Submitted by Susan Hardee Steger June 30, 2014 6:35 a.m. So, where does your household [...]
Amelia Island revealed . . .
Submitted by Rick Scott June 29, 2014 6:20 a.m. Editor’s note: After visiting a friend [...]
Tropical storm headed our way?
Submitted by Susan Hardee Steger June 28, 2014 4:01 p.m The National Hurricane Center in [...]
Fernandina Beach considers new way to fund non-profit agencies
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst In what City Manager Joe Gerrity [...]
Westrec’s future at Fernandina Beach city marina at sea
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst June 27, 2014 12:17 p.m. Joe [...]
Fernandina Observer celebrates two year anniversary!
A message to our readers June 26, 2014 10:29 p.m. Two years ago the Fernandina [...]
Leland Dale Shank – A tribute to a local artist
Submitted by Joe Winston, Friend Photo courtesy of Charlie Hutchins June 26, 2014 6:32 p.m. [...]
Future unclear for BCG management contract at Fernandina Beach Golf Course
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst June 26, 2014 4:24 p.m. On [...]
Criminal mischief takes place on South 8th Street
Submitted by Susan Hardee Steger June 26, 2014 1:00 p.m. During evening hours on three [...]
Proposed Fernandina Beach Airport Budget for FY 2014-15
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst June 26, 2014 1:00 a.m. As [...]
Utilities Budget proposed for FY2014/15 in Fernandina Beach
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst June 25, 2014 7:20 p.m. During [...]
Around the island and off
Submitted by Gerry Clare Roving Reporter June 25, 2014 11:00 a.m. Saturday brought a sunny [...]
The Historic Nassau County Courthouse fountain is failing: Open letters
June 25, 2014 1:00 a.m. Open letter to the Amelia Island – Fernandina Beach Restoration [...]
The Crane Fountain near the Historic Nassau County Courthouse in Fernandina Beach
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst June 24, 2014 2:15 p.m. While [...]
Qualifying results for Nassau County 2014 elections
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst June 23, 2014 1:00 a.m. The [...]
Amelia Island Surf and Racquet Club completes dune restoration
Submitted by Susan Hardee Steger June 22, 2014 2:00 p.m. Condo owners and renters of [...]
Amelia Island revealed . . .
Submitted by Gail Pfoh June 22, 2014 1:00 a.m. Gail Pfoh spent a great deal [...]
Coming soon: a new look for old O’Kane’s
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst Soon you will be seeing lots [...]
American Beach update: Water, sewer hookup still on hold
Submitted by Anne H. Oman Reporter-at-Large June 19, 2014 5:00 p.m. Efforts by the American [...]
Fernandina Beach City Commission welcomes golf course improvements, new distillery and more …
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst June 19, 2014 1:02 p.m. The [...]
Williams to Fernandina Beach City Commission: WID test a step closer
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst June 19, 2014 9:10 a.m. At [...]
Fernandina Beach honors retiring Team Stingrays volunteers
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst June 18, 2014 6:05 p.m. City [...]
Early dismissal days for teacher planning
Nassau County School Board Press release, submitted by Sharyl W. Wood Executive Director of Administrative [...]
The impact fee saga: A new subplot added
Submitted by Adam Kaufman Legal Analyst June 18, 2014 1:00 a.m. Dick Wolf perfected it [...]
Some connections last a lifetime: Local woman makes dreams come true in Ethiopia
Submitted by Karen Thompson Features Reporter June 17, 2014 11:03 a.m. Tariku Haile is in [...]
Local teacher charged with sexual misconduct
Fernandina Beach Police Department Press Release Submitted by James T. Hurley, Chief June 16, 2014 [...]
Accreditation Team invites public comment of Fernandina Beach Police Department
Press release Fernandina Beach Police Department Submitted by James T. Hurley, Chief June 16, 2014 [...]
Fernandina Beach Fire/Rescue Statistics – April 2014
Submitted by Chief Jason Higginbotham Fernandina Beach Fire/Rescue Department June 16, 2014 10:00 a.m.
FSCJ’s Don Hughes has gone fishin’
Submitted By Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst June 16, 2014 1:00 a.m. About [...]
Amelia Island revealed . . .
Submitted by Stephan R. Leimberg unseenimages.com June 15, 2014 1:00 a.m.
Fernandina Beach celebrates National Marina Day
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst June 14, 2014 2:11 p.m. Fernandina [...]
Yulee statue unveiled
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst June 12, 2014 4:51 p.m. [...]
Nassau County, Fernandina Beach property values slowly rising
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst June 12, 2014 4:55 p.m. While [...]
Fernandina Beach Golf Course renovations scheduled for completion August 1
Billy Casper Golf Press Release Submitted by Andy DeKeuster Buffalo Communications June 12, 2014 1:50 [...]
Around the island . . .
Submitted by Gerry Clare Roving Reporter June 11, 2014 7:00 p.m. Friday evening’s Sounds on [...]
David Levy Yulee: A Man, A Moment in Time, A Monument
Submitted by Ron Kurtz Former Director Amelia Island Museum June 12, 2014 1:00 a.m. There [...]
Noted sculptor speaks on Yulee statue
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst June 11, 2014 11:37 a.m. The [...]
Fernandina Beach prepares to officially welcome Senator David Levy Yulee statue
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst June 10, 2014 5:55 p.m. On [...]
Think you can do better?
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter-News Analyst June 10, 2014 6:45 a.m. If you are [...]
Sailors charged with Island Art Association Art heist
Fernandina Beach Police Department Press Release Submitted by James T. Hurley Chief of Police June [...]
Local Man Arrested for Capital Sexual Battery of Two Children
Press Release Fernandina Beach Police Department Submitted by James T. Hurley, Chief The Fernandina Beach [...]
Why should the city pay to solve the perception of a parking problem? An Opinion
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst June 8,9, 2014 1:00 a.m. Study [...]
Car accident claims life of Ritz Carlton Executive Chef
Submitted by Susan Hardee Steger June 8, 2014 10:10 p.m. According to the Jacksonville Business [...]
Amelia Island revealed . . .
Submitted by Ed Richtsteig http://edslens.com June 8, 2014 1:00 a.m. Editor’s Note: Ed Richtsteig moved [...]
Friday storm causes airport damage; forces temporary Dog Park closure
Submitted by Susan Hardee Steger June 7, 2014 2:59 p.m. A Friday evening storm rocked [...]
Armed home invasion robbery
Submitted by Nassau County Sheriff’s Office Bill Leeper, Sheriff June 7, 2014 9:46 a.m.
FPU introduces system improvements
Florida Public Utility Press Release June 7, 2014 7:18 a.m.
More highlights from the June 3, 2014 meeting of the Fernandina Beach City Commission
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst June 6, 2014 2:15 p.m. The [...]
Water injection dredging test still in limbo
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst June 5, 2014 91:00 a.m. Two [...]
2013-2014 Florida State College at Jacksonville Nassau County Graduates
FSCJ Press Release Florida State College at Jacksonville held it 47th annual Commencement May 4 [...]
Guns and Hoses raise money for local United Way Agencies
Submitted by Bill Leeper, Sheriff June 5, 2014 3:00 p.m. The 2nd Annual Guns & [...]
Amelia Island Voted Among Top 10 Islands in U.S. in USA TODAY’s Readers’ Choice Awards
AITDC/CVB Press Release Northeast Florida’s Amelia Island has been voted the #5 island in the [...]
Jennings joins staff of Nassau County Economic Development Board
Submitted by Karen Schexnayder Nassau County Economic Development Board Director of Communications and Public Relations [...]
Celebrate National Marina Day June 14 at the City Marina
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst June 4, 2014 5:36 p.m. WESTREC’s [...]
Library expansion moves forward
Submitted by Susan Hardee Steger June 4, 2014 6:53 a.m. On Monday, approximately 100 cubic [...]
Taxpayer Return on Investment in Florida Public Libraries 2013
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst June 4, 2014 6:13 a.m. The [...]
Around the island . . .
Submitted by Gerry Clare Roving Reporter June 3, 2014 1:00 a.m. An early breakfast at [...]
FBCC to voters: Will you pay to play?
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst June 2, 2014 1:00 a.m. The [...]
Amelia Island revealed . . .
Submitted by Priscilla Footlik June 1, 2014 1:00 a.m. Editor’s Note: Priscilla has lived on [...]
Barnabas thanks community
Barnabas Center Press Release Submitted by Mary Pitcher Community Relations Manager May 29, 2014 1:00 [...]
Leadership Nassau graduates 14th class
Press Release Amelia Island – Fernandina Beach Yulee Chamber of Commerce Submitted by Amelia Hart [...]
Cucina South – New restaurant comes to Amelia Island
Submitted by Gerry Clare Roving Reporter May 28, 2014 11:30 a.m. On the south end [...]
Impersonating a law enforcement officer and theft
Press RELEASE Submitted by BILL LEEPER, Sheriff May 28, 2014 4:46 p.m. On 05/11/2014 during [...]
Will the second time be the charm?
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst May 28, 2014 1:00 a.m. Those [...]
Missing person update
Press Release Fernandina Beach Police Department Submitted by Deputy Chief Mark K. Foxworth May 27, [...]
Nassau County Commission refutes claim
Submitted by Susan Hardee Steger May 27, 2014, 6:11 p.m. A recent Letter to the [...]
No foul play determined in drowning death
Fernandina Beach Police Department Submitted by Mark K. Foxworth, Deputy Chief May 27, 2014 12:23 [...]
This old house . . .
Submitted by Susan Hardee Steger May 27, 2014 1:00 a.m. Diana Metts was “emotionally attached” [...]
Cabot Creamery Community Bike Tour
Submitted by Susan Hardee Steger May 26, 2014 5:00 p.m. On May 19, avid cyclist [...]
Fernandina Beach observes Memorial Day 2014
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst Despite threatening skies and a few [...]