Category Archives: General
A brief glimmer of hope for repairs to Fernandina’s Historic Post Office dashed
Submitted by Susan Hardee Steger July 18, 2015, 12:55 p.m. For residents concerned about the [...]
Pirates face off against Marietta Bullsbay at 2:00 p.m. Saturday at Fernandina’s Central Park – Free admission
Submitted by Jennifer Hawkins July 18, 2015 10:38 a.m. Fernandina Beach Babe Ruth is currently [...]
Property Appraiser to Host Two Town Hall Meetings
PRESS RELEASE July 18, 2015 7:56 a.m. Nassau County Property Appraiser Mike Hickox will host [...]
Amelia Island and St Mary’s EarthKeepers join hands across the river to protect and preserve coastal areas
Submitted by Karen Thompson Features Reporter Photo courtesy of Jane Griffin Hoskins July 17, 2015 [...]
County charter government Q & A
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst July 17, 2015 1:00 a.m. Information [...]
Fernandina Beach City Elections: 2015*
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst July 16, 2015 4:50 p.m. Before [...]
Endless Summer Watermelon Ride Century Opportunity
News Release July 1, 2015 Contact: Jim Smith (904) 624-0036 July 16, 2015 1:00 a.m. [...]
Nassau County Commissioner Pat Edwards Earns FAC Advanced County Commissioner Designation
Nassau County Insider www.thecountyinsider.com July 16, 2015 10:00 a.m. The Florida Association of Counties [...]
Church of the Good Shepherd historical marker dedicated
Submitted by Susan Hardee Steger July 15, 2015 3:26 p.m. Yesterday’s threatening afternoon storm did [...]
Burns announces campaign kick-off; public invited
Campaign Press Release July 15, 2015 3:05 p.m. Dr. Kathy Knight Burns invites the public [...]
World Changers ride into town
Submitted by Gerry Clare Roving Reporter July 15, 2015 2:09 p.m. You may have noticed [...]
Charter government in other Florida counties
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst July 15, 2015 10:04 a.m. (Fourth [...]
WANTED: a city manager for Fernandina Beach
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst July 15, 2015 5:41 a.m. The [...]
Local pest companies merge
Submitted by Gerry Clare Roving Reporter July 14, 2015 1:00 a.m. Kelley Termite and Pest [...]
The 2015 Nassau County Citizens’ Guide
PRESS RELEASE July 13, 2015 5:07 p.m. Vicki P. Cannon, Nassau County Supervisor of Elections, [...]
Airport Evaluation Committee selects 8 Flags Aviation as City partner
Submitted by Susan Hardee Steger July 13, 2015 1:00 a.m. On Wednesday, July 8, four [...]
Fernandina Beach College of Allied Health aims to meet demand for nurses
Submitted by Nassau County Economic Development Board July 12, 2015 5:00 p.m. “Medical careers [...]
State Representative Adkins to Hold Community Meeting July 20
PRESS RELEASE July 12, 2015 2:26 p.m. State Representative Janet Adkins will be hosting a [...]
Amelia Island revealed . . .
Submitted by Priscilla Footlik July 12, 2015 1:00 a.m. Editor’s Note: Priscilla has lived on [...]
Public invited to FIND reception and meeting, July 17 & 18
July 11, 2015 11:00 a.m.
What does City Charter Section 10 mean?
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst July 10, 2015 7:25 a.m. During [...]
State Historical Marker application submitted for Peck High
City of Fernandina Beach Press Release Submitted by Adrienne Burke Community Development Director July 9, [...]
Beach access rumble not over yet
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst July 9, 2015 3:52 p.m. If [...]
Fernandina Beach Business and Building Starts: June 2015
Submitted by Suanne Z.Thamm Reporter – News Analyst July 9, 2015 4:00 p.m. The Fernandina [...]
14 & Under Babe Ruth All-Star Team advances to State Tournament
Submitted by Brett Steger July 9, 2015, 2:26 p.m. The 14 & Under Babe Ruth [...]
FBCC greenlights first phase of riverfront park
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst July 9, 2015 11:17 a.m. Toward [...]
Marina dredging project update
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst July 9, 2015 8:16 a.m. Local [...]
Firefighters support library improvements
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst July 9, 2015 8:06 a.m. Fernandina [...]
15-Minute sign-up rule to speak at FBCC meetings
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst July 9, 2015 8:02 a.m. If [...]
Fernandina Observer recovers from technical issues
Submitted by Susan Hardee Steger July 8, 2015, 7:15 p.m. Today was not a good [...]
WestRock begins operations with completion of merger of MeadWestvaco and RockTenn
Submitted by Nassau County Economic Development Board July 8, 2015, 7:00 p.m. WestRock Company (NYSE:WRK) [...]
Organized Firefighters of Fernandina Beach donate to library
Submitted by Wilma Allen Friends of the Library Communication Chair July 8, 2015 6:31 p.m. [...]
Nassau County budget maximum millage to be set July 27
FISCAL PLAN UNDER REVIEW CRAWFORD NOT PRESENT Submitted by Adam Kaufman July 7, 2015, 6:00 [...]
Surprising twist: OHPA, citizens close to agreement
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst July 7, 2015 2:12 p.m. Note: [...]
How to create a charter county government
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst July 6, 2015 1:00 a.m. [...]
Fernandina Beach High School Class of 1985 to celebrate 30 year reunion
Submitted by Arlene Rowland Scott May 31, 2015 6:00 p.m. FBHS 30 YEAR Class Reunion. [...]
Central Park
Submitted by Evelyn C. McDonald Arts & Culture Reporter July 6, 2015 2:00 p.m. I [...]
Amelia Island revealed . . .
Submitted by Len Kreger July 5, 2015 1:00 a.m. Editor’s Note: According to Len Kreger, [...]
Historic Fernandina July 4th Fireworks
Media Release July 2, 2015 5:00 p.m.
The Fernandina Observer wishes our readers a happy, safe July 4th!
July 4, 2015 1:00 a.m. I like to see a man proud of the place [...]
Nassau County Board Chairman responds to Clerk of Courts
Submitted by Pat Edwards Chairman Nassau County Board of Commissioners July 3, 2015, 5:00 p.m.
Community celebrates 15 years of inspiring tours with Amelia River Cruises
Submitted by Karen Thompson Features Reporter July 3, 2015 11:20 a.m. It was a beautiful [...]
Charli Leniston is artist of the month at the Gilded Dolphin
The Gilded Dolphin Art Studio and Gallery 2 S. 2nd St. Fernandina Beach 32034 Charli [...]
Nassau County Sheriff’s Office conducts “Operation Sorry for the Weight”
NEWS RELEASE Nassau County Sheriff’s Office Bill Leeper, Sheriff July 2, 2015, 1:00 p.m. The [...]
Following Burton & Associates Workshop – Nassau County Clerk responds to commissioner request
Submitted by Liz Rodriguez Executive Projects Coordinator Nassau County Clerk of the Circuit Court July [...]
‘A disturbing view’ – Nassau County Commissioners gaze at a fiscal cliff
Submitted by Adam Kaufman A Special Report June 30, 2015 6:00 p.m. “The view is [...]
City of Fernandina Beach cracking down on illegal short term rentals
City of Fernandina Beach Police Department Press Release 1525 Lime Street, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034 [...]
Here Be Dragons – Island Art Association
Submitted by Evelyn C. McDonald Arts & Culture Reporter July 1, 2015 1:00 p.m. There [...]
Kids Tennis Camp at Kraft Ten Acres
Submitted by Gerry Clare Roving Reporter June 30, 2015, 1:00 a.m. If you are driving [...]
Implementation of the 5th Edition Florida Building Code
Submitted Press Release, Fernandina Beach Building Department June 29, 2015 7:00 p.m. The City of Fernandina [...]
Fernandina Beach Business and Building Starts: May 2015
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst June 29, 2015 1:00 p.m. [...]
GrowFL Announces 2015 Florida Companies to Watch Finalists
Submitted by Karen Shexnayder Nassau Economic Development Board June 28, 2015 7:00 p.m. GrowFL has [...]
Amelia Island revealed . . .
Submitted by Marianna McIntrye June 28, 2015 1:00 a.m. Editor’s Note: Marianna McIntyre serves as [...]
No Main Beach waterslide this summer
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst June 27, 2015 10:16 a.m. At [...]
Waterfront Park Plan changes parking configuration for Lot B
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst June 26, 2015 7:05 p.m. Fernandina [...]
FBCC selects firm of Colin Baenziger & Associates to lead search for new city manager
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst June 26, 2015 3:03 p.m. On [...]
Beach Access 33 controversy appears settled
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst June 26, 2015 10:45 Although it [...]
Charter vs. non-charter county government
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst June 25, 2015 5:00 p.m. (Second [...]
“I think we have a solution everybody will be happy with . . .”
Submitted by Deborah Lavery Powers Staff Reporter June 25, 2015 6:30 p.m. Citizens who have [...]
The Future of Nassau County Government
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst June 25, 2015 7:08 a.m. Nassau [...]
City of Fernandina Beach Fire Chief selected
Media Release City of Fernandina Beach June 24, 2015 12:01 p.m. The City of Fernandina [...]
Governor Rick Scott’s vetoes not kind to Nassau County
Submitted by Susan Hardee Steger June 23, 2015 5:02 p.m. According to the Florida Times [...]
Burglary at Vintage Vendors
City of Fernandina Beach Press Release Submitted by James T. Hurley, Chief June 23, 2015 [...]
Local law enforcement recognition
City of Fernandina Beach Police Department Press Release Submitted by James T. Hurley, Chief June [...]
Bean and Adkins secure 1 million for St Johns River Ferry
SENATOR AARON BEAN REPRESENTATIVE JANET ADKINS Contact: Meghan Tarsitano [email protected] 904-553-1991 June 22, 2015 11:15 [...]
Fernandina Beach City Attorney joins “Florida’s Legal Elite”
Submitted by Susan Hardee Steger June 22, 2015 6:38 a.m. Tammi Bach, city attorney for [...]
Amelia Island revealed . . .
Submitted by Walter Milton June 21, 2015 5:37 a.m. Editor’s Note: Walter Milton is a [...]
Nassau County Council on Aging welcomes new marketing manager
CONTACT: Melanie Ferreira Marketing/Communications Manager Office: 904.261.0701 x 101 CELL: 904.557.1860 June 20, 2015 7:50 [...]
Macedonia AME Church invites community to Father’s Day service
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst June 19, 2015 7:41 a.m. Macedonia [...]
Fernandina Beach City Commission meeting – Bits and pieces
Submitted by Eric Bartelt June 18, 2015 9:02 p.m. Other noteworthy items on the June [...]
No support on Commissioner Gass’ attempt to censure Poynter and Lentz
Submitted by Eric Bartelt June 18, 2015 1:40 p.m. In addition to the controversial Land [...]
Drawdown begins on Isle de Mai subdivision pond
Submitted by Susan Hardee Steger June 18, 2015 3:48 a.m. On June 18, at 9:00 [...]
Citizens’ attempt to amend City’s Land Development Code fails
Submitted by Eric Bartelt June 18, 2015 9:40 a.m. An overflow crowd greeted Fernandina Beach [...]
Bank robbery suspect arrested by Nassau County Sheriff’s Office
Nassau County Sheriff’s Office Press Release Submitted by Bill Leeper, Sheriff June 17, 2015 4:22 [...]
Volunteer Center’s G.O.K.I.D.S. 15th annual campaign underway
Nassau County Volunteer Center Press Release Submitted by Gail Shults 261-2771, [email protected] June 17, 2015 [...]