Category Archives: General
And the walls came tumbling down . . .
Submitted by Susan Hardee Steger June 16, 2015 3:45 p.m. Demolition of a 1950’s red [...]
Full house expected at tonight’s Fernandina Beach City Commission Meeting
Submitted by Susan Hardee Steger June 16, 2015 9:06 a.m. A packed house is expected [...]
Nassau County Sheriff graduates from FBI National Academy
Nassau County Sheriff’s Office Press Release Submitted by Bill Leeper, Sheriff (904) 225-0331 June 15, [...]
North Front Street drain work underway
Submitted by Susan Hardee Steger June 15, 2015 10:33 a.m. Work began today on a [...]
Amelia Island revealed . . .
Submitted by Lee Anne White www.leeannewhite.com June 14, 2015 1:00 a.m. Editor’s Note: As a [...]
A call to action as Fernandina Beach City Commission considers Land Development Code Amendment – An opinion
Submitted by Chip Ross June 12, 2015 7:00 a.m. The Ocean Highway Port Authority oversees [...]
School Board Member and Educator Kathy Burns announces bid for Nassau County Superintendent of Schools
For Immediate Release Contact: Dr. Kathy Knight Burns 904-545-4756 [email protected] June 11, 2015 1:00 a.m. [...]
Nassau County Independent reports possible conclusion to Fernandina Beach Fire Chief search
Submitted by Susan Hardee Steger June 10, 2015 7:51 p.m. Three months after the reassignment [...]
20th Annual ‘ART off the Wall Exhibit’ – June 13
Submitted by Paul Massing Island Art Association Portrait Drawing Workshop Leader June 10, 2015 3:00 [...]
Music Man production to benefit Communities in Schools
Submitted by Renee L. Thompson Executive Producer Nassau Community Players June 11, 2015 2:00 p.m.
City Commission considers support and funding for Florida Main Street Program
Submitted by Susan Hardee Steger June 10, 2015 1:26 p.m. On June 9, 2015, the [...]
Finally the tough times of old Fernandina’s ‘Strong Women’ are over
Submitted by Jennifer Harrison June 9, 2015 2:00 p.m. On Saturday June 6th the Amelia [...]
Sally forth to Sally Corporation
Evelyn C. McDonald Arts & Culture Reporter June 9, 2015 1:00 a.m. This column is [...]
Amelia Island Welcome Center Grand Opening Celebrates the Past . . . the Future
Submitted by Karen Thompson Features Reporter June 8, 2015 4:26 p.m. A few lucky tourists [...]
Fernandina death and burial records now part of the Florida Memory Project
Press Release Amelia Island Museum of History www.ameliamuseum.org Submitted by Teen Peterson Collections Manager June [...]
Fernandina Beach Airport Master Plan moves forward
Submitted by Susan Hardee Steger June 8, 2015 1:00 a.m. On June 2, Andrew Holesko, [...]
Fire Rescue and police called to Main Beach – Possible swimmer in distress
Submitted by Susan Hardee Steger June 7, 2015 8:30 p.m. Fire rescue and police have [...]
Amelia Island revealed . . .
Submitted by Pieter Jordaan June 7, 2015 1:00 a.m. Pieterjordaan.com Editor’s Note: Pieter Jordaan is [...]
Tourist Development Council Announces Grand Reopening of Amelia Island Welcome Center
Amelia Island Tourism Media Release Media Contact: Hope Sarzier Hayworth Public Relations (386) 677-7000 / [...]
Mayor Ed Boner presents proclamations
Submitted by Eric Bartelt June 5, 2915 8:28 p.m. The City Commission issued three Proclamations [...]
Gass: “Sanction Poynter and Lentz”
Submitted by Eric Bartelt June 3, 2015 4:51 p.m. During the Commissioners’ Comments period at [...]
2015 Endless Summer Watermelon Ride registration open
Submitted by Mike Spino June 5, 2015 2:00 p.m. Registration is open for the 2015 [...]
A mixed breed – Dogs, Cats, and Alachua Street opening
Submitted by Eric Bartelt June 4, 2015 7:32 p.m. On last Tuesday’s City Commission meeting [...]
A Main Beach Waterslide and trolley advertising under consideration
Submitted by Eric Bartelt June 4, 2015 3:00 p.m. At the June 2nd City Commission [...]
Arts & Culture Advocates
Evelyn C. McDonald Arts and Culture Reporter June 4, 2015 12:30 p.m. Introducing Arts & [...]
Rabies alert issued for Eastern Nassau County
Nassau County Health Department Press Release June 4, 2015 12:03 p.m. Editor’s Note: For any [...]
Fernandina Harbor Marina to Celebrate “Welcome to the Water “ on National Marina Day, June 13, 2015
Press Release June 4, 2015 10:50 a.m. Submitted by Joe Springer Fernandina Beach Harbor Marina [...]
Friends of the Library needs $191,000 to meet capital campaign goal
Friends of the Library Press Release Submitted by Wilma Allen Communications Chair June 4, 2015 [...]
Gerrity to stay until October 2
Submitted by Eric Bartelt June 3, 2015 6:45 p.m. The June 2nd City Commission meeting [...]
Building Department Workshop yields generally positive feedback
Submitted by Susan Hardee Steger June 3, 2015 1:05 p.m. Over the last few months [...]
DAR Flag Retirement Ceremony to be held June 13
Amelia Island Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution Submitted by Cara Curtin Contact:Lucinda Jo Glenn [...]
Fernandina Beach named 10th safest Florida city from hurricanes
City of Fernandina Beach Press Release Submitted by Adrienne Burke www.fbfl.us/cdd June 2, 2015 10:57 [...]
Skeletal remains located in surf – 600 block S Fletcher
Fernandina Beach Police Department Press Release Captain David Bishop 904-310-3203 June 2, 2015 8:16 a.m. [...]
Fernandina trolleys – Then and now
Submitted by Susan Hardee Steger June 2, 2015 7:24 a.m. “A delightful photograph, probably taken [...]
Rayonier partnership plans may bring more jobs to Fernandina
Media Release Contacts: Media Russell Schweiss 904-357-9158 Investors Beth Johnson 904-357-9136 June 1, 2015 3:53 [...]
Fernandina Beach Police Department issues press release on drowning victim
Fernandina Beach Police Department Press Release June 1, 2015 3:15 p.m. The Fernandina Beach Police [...]
Bill authorizing partisan elections for OHPA heads to Governor Scott for signature
An Opinion Submitted by Michael Harrison June 1, 2015 1:00 a.m. Having passed both Houses [...]
60 years or older? Council on Aging receives funds to assist with energy bills
Submitted by Don Harley Nassau County Council on Aging Human Resources & Compliance Officer May [...]
Fernandina Beach Police updates drowning incident
Submitted by Susan Hardee Steger May 31, 2015 10:36 a.m. Fernandina Beach Police Captain David [...]
Fernandina Beach Police issues press release on drowning incident
Fernandina Police Department Press Release Submitted by Captain David Bishop May 31, 2015 7:01 a.m. [...]
Amelia Island revealed . . .
Submitted by Amy Wade May 31, 2015 1:00 a.m. Today we are offering two photos [...]
Man missing in waters off of Fernandina Beach
Submitted by Susan Hardee Steger May 30, 2015 6:26 p.m. In the early afternoon, First [...]
Visitors Enjoy New Daily Trolley Service on Amelia Island
MEDIA RELEASE Amelia Island Convention & Visitors Bureau May 29, 2015 9:50 a.m. The Amelia [...]
Fernandina Observer celebrates its three year anniversary
Susan Hardee Steger Co-Editor May 28, 2015 5:05 p.m. “We will be different!” May 12, [...]
The play’s just the thing
Evelyn C. McDonald Arts and Culture Reporter May 26, 2015 The Fernandina Little Theatre is [...]
The story behind the cancelled Umphrey’s McGee concert
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst May 28, 2015 11:45 a.m. [...]
Hurricane Preparedness Week May 25-31
City of Fernandina Beach Press Release Community Development Department www.fbfl.us/cdd May 27, 2015 8:38 p.m. [...]
Whale ends up on north end beach
Photos courtesy of Gale Jameyson May 27, 2015 2:09 p.m. A distressed short finned pilot [...]
North Florida Land Trust helps communities save natural and cultural heritage
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst May 27, 2015 10:00 a.m. Marc [...]
Mayor Edward Boner will not seek second term
Submitted by Susan Hardee Steger May 26, 2015 3:05 p.m. Commissioner and Mayor Edward Boner [...]
Fallen Heroes to hold memorial dedication to honor Kelly Mixon May 28
Media Release Contact: Mr. Spencer G. Lodree Principal, Fernandina Beach High School (904) 261-5713 ext. [...]
Gather ye rosebuds while ye may … an opinion
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst May 26, 2015 1:00 a.m. One [...]
A glimpse of Memorial Day Observance in Fernandina
Photos courtesy of Michael Leary May 25, 2015 10:44 p.m. Editor’s Note: In major cities [...]
Remembering their sacrifice for the nation
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst May 24, 2015 1:00 a.m. Fernandina [...]
Amelia Island revealed . . .
Submitted by Lea Gallardo May 24, 2015 1:00 a.m. Editor’s Note: Lea Gallardo developed a [...]
New Board for Amelia Island DAR
Media Release Amelia Island Chapter DAR Contact: Lucinda Jo Glenn, Regent [email protected] 904.206.2608 May 23, [...]
For art’s sake
Evelyn C. McDonald Arts and Culture Reporter May 22, 2015 1:00 a.m. Last Friday evening, [...]
Is there a bus in your future? Residents give planners feedback on possible routes
Anne H. Oman Reporter-at-Large May 21, 2015 8:42 p.m. “Nassau won’t always be little,” said [...]
FBCC proclamations, presentations, public input: May 19, 2015
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst May 21, 2015 7:30 p.m. [...]
Fernandina Beach High School Seniors 2015 Award Recipients
Submitted by Susan Hardee Steger May 21, 2015 2:00 p.m. Daniel Perry, not pictured, [...]
Waterslide for Main Beach this summer?
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst May 21, 2015 1:24 p.m. During [...]
Adkins hosts second meeting dealing with port issues
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst May 21, 2015 12:44 p.m. [...]
The impact fee suit: Half for attorney compensation
Adam Kaufman Legal Analyst May 21, 2015 1:00 a.m. The final judgment and dismissal of [...]
Nassau County Sheriff identifies victim of Marion Drive murder suicide
Nassau County Sheriff’s Office Press Release Bill Leeper Sheriff May 20, 2015 8:30 p.m. The [...]
New 4 Jax is reporting possible Amelia Island murder suicide
Submitted by Susan Hardee Steger May 20, 2015 4:51 p.m. According to News4Jax, the Nassau [...]
Gerrity remains steadfast in decision to resign as city manager
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst May 20, 2015 2:30 p.m. To [...]
Florida Main Street Workshop
Fernandina Beach Press Release Community Development Adrienne Burke, Director www.fbfl.us/cdd May 20, 2015 1:24 p.m. [...]
Fernandina Beach City Manager Joe Gerrity resigns
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst While details remain to be [...]
McDonald to cover local arts and culture scene
Evelyn C. McDonald Arts and Culture Reporter May 19, 2015 3:18 p.m. France recently announced [...]
Residential fire at Amelia Island Plantation
Submitted by Susan Hardee Steger May 19, 2015 9:25 a.m. On May 17, at 7:54 [...]
FPAN hosts cemetery resource protection training conference
May 19, 2015 1:00 a.m.
Supporters gather to raise funds for Gabriel House of Care
Submitted by Robin Kraich Special Events/Communications Coordinator Gabriel House of Care (904) 821-8995, ext. 108 [...]
Sea turtle season is here
Submitted by Michelle Forstrom City of Fernandina Beach Code Enforcement May 18, 2015 3:00 p.m. [...]
‘Hands Across the Sand’ demonstration at Main Beach
Submitted by Gerry Clare Roving Reporter Photos courtesy of Tom Clare May 18, 2015 11:00 [...]
Resort rental permit reminder
Submitted by Angie Lester City of Fernandina Beach Community Development Department May 18, 2015 9:18 [...]