Category Archives: Submitted Article
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