Category Archives: Submitted Article
Historic New Zion Church Undergoing Restoration
As you travel along Atlantic Avenue and N. 10th Street at the east end of [...]
Feb
We Can Reduce Suicide in Our Community
By Virginia Foxworth September is Suicide Prevention Month in the United States. The Nassau County [...]
Perspective: An Opinion
by Jeremiah Glisson May 12, 2022 “We can complain because rose bushes have thorns or [...]
May
A warning to local property owners courtesy of the Amelia Tree Conservancy
April 22, 2022 A tree company has been knocking on doors and distributing flyers to [...]
Apr
Spring cleaning activities in Fernandina Beach = volunteer opportunities!
from Lisa Finkelstein FB Main Street Executive Director April 7, 2022 In honor of Earth [...]
Apr
Whale Ambassadors Gathering on December 11
Submitted by Lisa Timm Amelia Island Whale Watchers December 6, 2021 Join with your fellow [...]
Dec
Russian Thistle removal at Fort Clinch earns a challenge coin
from Bev Lawence/Jason Allgood October 27, 2021 A group of volunteers working together to remove [...]
Oct
Reflections on another island from Fernandina Beach
Submitted by Peggy Bulger Special to the Fernandina Observer October 14, 2021 [Peggy is well [...]
Oct
Community Members Meet to Discuss the Port of Fernandina
Submitted by Mike Spino September 20, 2021 Ocean, Port and Highways Authority Commissioner Miriam Hill [...]
Sep
Old Town mourns the passing of George
By Greg Epps August 2021 This is George. He is no longer with [...]
Aug
Gone Coastal: Tips for finding a good fishing spot in open water
For immediate release: Second quarter 2021 “Gone Coastal” column By guest columnist Kenneth Reaves (PerfectCaptain.com) [...]
Jun
Successfully navigating the permitting and building inspection process in Florida
Submitted by Stephen Beckman City of Fernandina Beach Building Official June 6, 2021 Editor’s Note: [...]
Jun
Cyclists pause to reflect at Fernandina Beach Veterans Monument on Memorial Day
Photo submitted by Mike Spino May 31, 2021
May
City Manager responds to complaints about the City Building Department
Submitted by Dale Martin City of Fernandina Beach March 10, 2021 [The Fernandina Observer and [...]
Mar
Beware purchasing invasive plants for your gardens!
Submitted by Bev Lawrence March 10, 2021 Bev Lawrence has provided information below from Emily [...]
Mar
Comp Plan/LDC Working Group Webinar Discussions on Comp Plan Working Draft
Press release Comp Plan/LDC Working Group Amelia Tree Conservancy March 3, 2021 The City and [...]
Mar
Alternative Baseball seeks volunteer coach/manager, players, and volunteers to start local program
Submitted by Taylor Duncan (770) 313-1762 Commissioner/CEO/Executive Director www.alternativebaseball.org December 22, 2020 My name is [...]
Dec
Senate Democrats demand DeSantis act to save Florida’s economy
By John Haughey The Center Square December 11, 2020 Florida Senate Democrats demanded Thursday that [...]
Dec
Amelia Island Plantation receives certification as Audubon Sustainable Community
from Bob Schmonsees President, AIP Foundation December 5, 2020 Information in this article was taken [...]
Dec