Skip to content
  • March 30, 2023 4:50 pm
  • Advertise with us
  • March 30, 2023 4:50 pm
Fernandina ObserverFernandina ObserverFernandina Observer
  • Subscribe Free

    Sign up for our news!

    We will email you 1 time per day at 4am with our current articles! Cancel your subscription at any time.

  • Home
  • City News
  • County News
  • Community
    • Business
    • Charities and Churches
    • Schools
    • Obituaries
  • Entertainment
    • Event Coverage
    • Arts & Culture
    • Things to do
    • Non-Profits
    • Special Features
  • Nature
  • Health
  • Login
Barnabas and FIT team up to help Nassau County students

Barnabas Center Nassau December 16, 2021 Did you know the Barnabas Center teams up with [...]

1 Comment

16
Dec
Christmas Food Drive to benefit Nassau County

Coalition for the Homeless of Nassau County Submitted by Joe Zimmerman December 14, 2021 A [...]

14
Dec
Nassau County Council on Aging Virtual Silient Auction starts Saturday – Are you registered?

Nassau County Council on Aging Press Release Submitted by Liz Dunn December 2, 2021 Click [...]

02
Dec
LGBTQ Community Fund Awards a total of $107,000 to five local agencies

Community Foundation of Northeast Florida Press Release Contact: Susan Datz Edelman VP, Strategic Communication [email protected] [...]

01
Dec
Have you registered? Council on Aging “Glimpse of Tuscany” Virtual Silent Auction around the corner

Nassau County Council on Aging Liz Dunn Marketing & Communications Director November 30, 2021 Here’s [...]

30
Nov
Starting Point Behavioral Healthcare partners with Fernandina Beach Police Dept to create City’s first co-responder unit

Starting Point Behavioral Healthcare Laureen Pagel, Ph.D., CEO [email protected] November 23, 2021 Yulee, Fla: Starting [...]

2 Comments

23
Nov
Vendor spots still available for “Celebrate Small Business Fair” on Dec 4

Celebrate Small Business Fair Press Release from Leah Ward-Lee Contact: [email protected] November 19, 2021 There [...]

20
Nov
The Amelia Island Chamber Music Festival has your ticket for the perfect holiday gift . . .

Amelia Island Chamber Music Festival November 19, 2021 A SEASON OF GREAT LIVE PERFORMANCES!   [...]

19
Nov
Starting Point launches ‘Marketplace Navigator Program’ for uninsured to find affordable healthcare coverage

Starting Point Behavioral Healthcare Press Release Laureen Pagel, Ph.D., CEO November 19, 2021 Starting Point [...]

19
Nov
Boys & Girls Clubs teen members’ “Holiday Shoe Box Collection”

Boys & Girls Clubs of Nassau County Andrew Schmidt Senior Director of Dev & Marketing [...]

18
Nov
Knights of Columbus supports Nassau Habitat – Waiting for photo
November 16, 2021

Nassau Habitat For Humanity Submitted by Cindy Jacoby November 16, 2021 On November 4th, the [...]

Congratulations to the October Boys & Girls Clubs Youths of the Month

Boys & Girls Clubs of Nassau County Submitted by Andrew Schmidt, Senior Director [email protected] November [...]

12
Nov
Nassau County Planning Director to speak on new tree ordinance at Amelia Tree Conservancy Annual Meeting

Amelia Tree Conservancy Media Release Submitted by Lyn Pannone November 4, 2021   Amelia Island [...]

1 Comment

04
Nov
Amelia Island Genealogical Society to hold Ancestors Road Show – November 16

Amelia Island Genealogical Society Press Release November 3,  2021     [...]

03
Nov
NCCOA Caregiver Support group meetings, Nov 10 & 24

Nassau County Council on Aging Liz Dunn, Communications Manager November 2, 2021                                                                                                              Nassau County [...]

02
Nov
High Tide Women’s Collective sponsors trunk show to benefit Rethreaded

High Tide Press Release October 31, 2021 Women helping women is the mission of this [...]

31
Oct
Order of Eastern Star to hold Garage Sale – Saturday, October 30

October 30, 2021 [...]

30
Oct
Nassau Habitat for Humanity reveals plans at ‘Kick-Off Breakfast’ – Accepting homeowner applications

Nassau Habitat for Humanity Press Release Submitted by Cindy Jacoby October 26, 2021   On [...]

3 Comments

26
Oct
Nassau County Hearing Loss Support Group Meeting, November 2

Nassau County Council on Aging Press Release Liz Dunn Communications Director October 25, 2021 Nassau [...]

25
Oct
Lobster sale to benefit Foar From Home

Media Release October 22, 2021 For this second annual event, the Amelia Island Sunrise Rotary [...]

22
Oct
Island Art Association announces winners of Nouveau show and sale

Island Art Association Press Release October 21, 2021 Island Art Association announces winners of their [...]

21
Oct
Nassau County Council on Aging offers free “Caregiver Stress-Busting Program”

Nassau County Council on Aging Press Release By Liz Dunn Communications Director [email protected] October 15, [...]

15
Oct
“Collecting family history with a Harley and a camera,” subject of Genealogical Society Meeting Oct 19

Amelia Island Genealogical Society Press Release By Rob Portegies-Zwart October 14, 2021 The Amelia Island [...]

14
Oct
Nassau County Council on Aging hosts Seaman Corporation volunteers

Nassau County Council on Aging Liz Dunn By Communication Director October 13, 2021 Nassau County [...]

13
Oct
Nassau County Council on Aging launches “Santas for Seniors”

Nassau County Council on Aging By Liz Dunn October 11, 2021 Join Nassau County Council [...]

11
Oct
FOAR FROM HOME team member shares progress with Nassau County Council on Aging “Just Friends”

Nassau County Council on Aging Press Release By Liz Dunn [email protected] October 5,  2021 “It [...]

4 Comments

05
Oct
The Woodmen Life Chapter 3 of Jacksonville presents donation to Barnabas Food Program

Barnabas Center Press Release Submitted by Alexandra Winsor Communications Manager www.BarnabasNassau.org September 30, 2021   [...]

30
Sep
Starting Point Behavioral Healthcare awarded grants for “Teen Mental Health”

Starting Point Behavioral Health Press Release CEO Laureen Pagel, Ph.D. September 29, 2021 Starting Point [...]

29
Sep
Barnabas announces upcoming food distributions

Barnabas Center Press Release Submitted by Alexandra Winsor Communications Manager [email protected] September 28, 2021 As [...]

28
Sep
Nassau County Council on Aging Caregiver Support Group Meetings scheduled for Oct 13 and 27

Nassau County Council on Aging Press Release Submitted by Liz Dunn [email protected] September 27, 2021 [...]

27
Sep
Cars & Cannons Vintage Car Show at Fort Clinch

Friends of Fort Clinch Press Release September 23, 2021 Cars & Cannons Vintage Car Show [...]

23
Sep
FBCC Proclaims September 2021 “National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month”

Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst September 23, 2021   MRT Team [...]

23
Sep
Nassau County Council on Aging to host “2020 – A Look Back” photo exhibit

Nassau County Council on Aging Press Release Submitted by Liz Dunn [email protected] Sept. 22, 2021 [...]

22
Sep
Volunteer Open House to be held at Amelia Community Theatre Sept 28

Amelia Community Theatre Guild Press Release Submitted by Cindy Levine President September 20,2021 The Amelia [...]

20
Sep
The Partnership for Mental Health Awards nearly $600,000 in grants

The Community Foundation Press Release Contact: Susan Datz Edelman VP, Strategic Communications [email protected] September 16, [...]

16
Sep
NAMI – Nassau County Florida introduces new board members

NAMI Nassau County Press Release Submitted by Nancy Bell September 16, 2021 Nancy Bell, President [...]

16
Sep
Nassau Habitat for Humanity welcomes new owners into its first townhouse

By Susan Hardee Steger September 15, 2021 It was a joyous day Saturday for when [...]

1 Comment

15
Sep
Amelia Island Tree Conservancy donates $10,000 to Amelia Forever for Little NaNa Dune

Amelia Tree Conservancy Press Release Submitted by Lyn Pannone September 15, 2021 Amelia Tree Conservancy [...]

1 Comment

15
Sep
Friends team up to raise funds for Barnabas

Barnabas Center Nassau Press Release Alexandra Winsor, Communications Manager www.BarnabasNassau.org September 14, 2021 Liza Cotter [...]

14
Sep
Nassau Education Foundation announces the second annual membership drive

Nassau Education Foundation Press Release Contact: Susan DeVane [email protected] September 13, 2021 The Nassau Education [...]

13
Sep
Amelia Island Book Festival to hold kick-off event October 21

Amelia Island Book Festival Press Release Diana Frank Communications Director September 13, 2021 Visit ameliaislandbookfestival.org [...]

13
Sep
Just a Reminder: First Annual Island Hop Craft Beer Fest September 18, 2021

Fernandina Beach Main Street Media Release September 9, 2021   Proceeds from the event will [...]

09
Sep
FOAR From Home Golf Tournament: September 17

Media Release September 9, 2021   To register, please visit www.foarfromhome.com/events [...]

09
Sep
“It takes an island to cross an ocean.” — Paul Lore

Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News  Analyst August 28, 2021   Saturday, August [...]

4 Comments

29
Aug
Barnabas suspends pick-up service for New To You Resale Store

[...]

28
Aug
Starting Point Behavioral Healthcare Presents My Ascension: A Documentary to Spread Hope and Fight Suicide

Starting Point Behavioral Healthcare Press Release Laureen Pagel, Ph.D., CEO [email protected] August 20, 2021 To [...]

21
Aug
Barnabas 8th annual “Empty Bowls” fundraising event – November 12

Barnabas Center Press Release Contact: Alexandra Winsor Communications Manager www.BarnabasNassau.org August 16, 2021 This year’s [...]

16
Aug
NassauTRANSIT expands Para-transit Service; discontinues Bus Stop Service effective Sept 30

Nassau County Council on Aging Submitted by Liz Dunn Aug. 13, 2021 Nassau County Council [...]

16
Aug
Rotary Club of Amelia Island Sunrise coordinates county-wide food drive to stock the Barnabas Food Pantry

Barnabas Center Nassau Alexandra Winsor, Communications Manager www.BarnabasNassau.org August 2021 Nassau County, FL – On [...]

1 Comment

13
Aug
Community Volunteers Needed for Pollinator Garden
August 13, 2021

Media Release Lynda Bell Keep Nassau Beautiful (904) 261-0165 [email protected] August 12, 2021 ​ 300 [...]

Ready for some laughs during these trying times?

  Fernandina Beach, Fla. (August 11, 2021)—Fernandina Beach Main Street will present Main Street Comedy [...]

12
Aug
Ship Off Parade, presented by Fernandina Beach Main Street, to be Held in Fernandina Beach on August 21, 2021

Fernandina Beach Main Street Media Release August 11, 2021 On Saturday, August 21, 2021, the [...]

2 Comments

11
Aug
Boys & Girls Clubs announce “Youth of the Month” for July

Nassau County Boys & Girls Clubs Press Release August 10, 2021   Youth of the [...]

11
Aug
Nassau County Council on Aging postpones Senior Expo & Health Fair

Nassau County Council on Aging Press Release Submitted by Liz Dunn 703-919-5581 August 9, 2021 [...]

10
Aug
Purple Dove Seeking High-Demand Items

from The  County Insider Office of the Nassau County Manager August 9, 2021   During [...]

09
Aug
Meet Priscilla Maldonado, Barnabas Resource Coordinator!

Barnabas Center Nassau Submitted by Alexandra Winsor Communications Manager www.BarnabasNassau.org August 2021 Priscilla Maldonado is [...]

09
Aug
Upcoming food distribution

Barnabas Center Alexandra Winsor Communications Manager www.BarnabasNassau.org July 30, 2021 As the major safety net [...]

30
Jul
NAMI Nassau County FL announces new website

NAMI Nassau County Florida Press Release July 29, 2021 Nancy Bell, President of NAMI Nassau [...]

30
Jul
Nassau County Council on Aging to host “Veterans Helping Veterans Support Group”

Nassau County Council on Aging Press Release Submitted by Liz Dunn July 27, 2021 “Kerrie [...]

27
Jul
Island Art Association to hold “Express Yourself” workshop

Island Art Associaation July 25, 2021   EXPRESS YOURSELF – BIG TIME! Tuesday, October 26, [...]

25
Jul
Nassau County Council on Aging partners with Rosalyn Carter Institute for Family Caregiving Workshop

Nassau County Council on Aging Press Release July 22, 2021 Learn Hands-on Strategies for Dealing [...]

22
Jul
Musical “Kiss Me Kate” at Amelia Musical Theatre July 15-25

Photos Courtesy of Stephan R. Leimberg unseenimages.com July 16, 2021 Click Here for Tickets   [...]

16
Jul
Recruiting exhibitors: 8th Annual Senior Expo & Health Fair – Sept 10

Nassau County Council on Aging Press Release [email protected] July 15, 2021 Nassau County Council on [...]

15
Jul
Enterprise Holdings Foundation donates $6,000 to Barnabas Center

Barnabas Center Nassau Press Release Alexandra Winsor [email protected] www.BarnabasNassau.org July 15, 2021     The [...]

15
Jul
Boys & Girls Clubs of Nassau County Foundations announces new leadership

Boys & Girls Clubs of Nassau County By Andrew Schmidt July 12, 2021 The Board [...]

12
Jul
Falling for Shrimp – Attention Artists & Art Lovers

July 9, 2021 [...]

1 Comment

09
Jul
Nassau County Council on Aging can help seniors with past-due electric bills and air-conditioner needs

Nassau County Council on Aging Press Release Submitted by Liz Dunn June 24, 2021 If [...]

24
Jun
“Wild Amelia Highway Clean Up” to take place June 27 at 8:00 a.m.

Wild Amelia Press Release Contact: [email protected] June 22, 2021 Sunday, June 27th, 8:00 am. Come [...]

1 Comment

22
Jun
Timucuan Parks Foundation and JaxParks offer summer volunteer opportunities in the parks

Timucuan Parks Foundation Press Release June 22, 2021 Next volunteer cleanup is June 23 at [...]

22
Jun
Boys & Girls Clubs members achieve academic honors

Boys & Girls Clubs of Nassau County Andrew Schmidt, Senior Director of Development and Marketing [...]

10
Jun
Barnabas awarded grant from the partnership for mental health

Barnabas Center Nassau Press Release Alexandra Winsor, Communications Manager www.BarnabasNassau.org June 7, 2021 Barnabas Center [...]

09
Jun
Timucuan Parks Foundation joins JaxParks to offer “Summer Volunteer Opportunities in the Parks”

Timucuan Parks Foundation Press Release June 1, 2021 Volunteer projects will be held June 9, [...]

02
Jun
CREED’s “Backpack Giveaway” delights young children

Coalition for the Reduction Elimination of Ethnic Disparities in Health (CREED) Jennett W. Baker, R.N., [...]

02
Jun
Amelia Island Foundation presents check to American Beach Museum

Amelia Island Foundation Media Release June 2, 2021 The Amelia Island Foundation is pleased to [...]

1 Comment

02
Jun
Access to Health Foods improve Barnabas Patients’ Chronic Illnesses

Barnabas Center Nassau Press Release Alexandra Winsor Communications Manager Email: [email protected] www.BarnabasNassau.org Date: May 27, [...]

27
May
  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4

Comment Search

Review: Fill Up at T-Ray's

Guest, 2023-03-30

We frequent T-Rays often during our two month winter stay o...
Conserve Nassau Goes Nonprofit

Guest, 2023-03-30

This is great news! Margaret and the rest of your dedicated ...
A Big Year for Concours Week

Guest, 2023-03-30

Chris. I know that you want to what entities paid for the st...
Do Nassau Sea Turtle Lighting Regs Need Work?

Guest, 2023-03-30

The answer to the question/title of this article is Yes, it ...
A Recognized Tree City Third Time

Guest, 2023-03-30

Nice honor, but seems quite ironic given the destruction of ...
Hard Choices Ahead on Rec Center Auditorium

Guest, 2023-03-30

Demolish the auditorium and put the money into the Peck Cent...
Conserve Nassau Goes Nonprofit

Guest, 2023-03-30

Speaking of Amelia Island treasures, Margaret Kirkland is on...
Conserve Nassau Goes Nonprofit

Guest, 2023-03-30

Thanks, Alyce!! There are many people who have worked very h...
Charlie George to be Tapped as Next Interim City Manager

Guest, 2023-03-30

Mayor Bean took that upon himself to reach out to Foxworth u...
Hard Choices Ahead on Rec Center Auditorium

Guest, 2023-03-30

While I certainly agree that non-city residents should pay (...

The Fernandina Observer

Serving Amelia Island, Fernandina Beach, Jacksonville and beyond. Sign up for our daily news delivered straight to email.

Quick Links

Full Post Archives
Advertise with us
About The Fernandina Observer
Meet the authors
Contact information  

    Subscribe to Daily News!

    News delivered daily, cancel at any time
Copyright 2023 © The Fernandina Observer. All Rights Reserved.
Managed by Revel Design and Marketing
  • Login
  • Home
  • City News
  • County News
  • Community
    • Business
    • Charities and Churches
    • Schools
    • Obituaries
  • Entertainment
    • Event Coverage
    • Arts & Culture
    • Things to do
    • Non-Profits
    • Special Features
  • Nature
  • Health
  • Subscribe Free