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America’s Youth announces Barbara Noden Memorial Scholarship Recipients

By Wendy Priesand July 6, 2022 The Barbara Noden Memorial Scholarship was awarded Tuesday, July [...]

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Jul

Featured Story

4th of July Hometown Celebration – Fireworks to launch at 9:00 pm.

July 3, 2022 4th of July Hometown Celebration July 4, 2022 Marina Parking Lot B [...]

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03
Jul

General

Amelia Island revealed . . .

By Mark Gearis July 2, 2022 Editor’s Note:  You might say Mark is a night [...]

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02
Jul

Featured Story Nature

Pat’s Wildways: Backyard Barnyard

By Pat Foster-Turley June 30, 2022 During our early years in our home bordering a [...]

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Jun

Featured Story General

Cargo Ship Fire at Port of Fernandina

Fernandina Beach Fire Department Ty Silcox, Fire Chief Press Release www.fbfl.us June 27, 2022 At [...]

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Jun

Featured Story Nature

Amelia Island revealed . . .

By Buddy Price Buddy Price Photography June 25, 2022 Editor’s Note: Buddy Price is from [...]

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Jun

Featured Story Nature

Pat’s Wildways: Retirement Home for Horses

By Pat Foster-Turley June 23, 2022 Like many girls, I grew up enamored with horses. [...]

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Jun

General Non-Profits

Nassau Habitat for Humanity to Unveil Expansion Plans

Nassau Habitat for Humanity Press Release Submitted by Cindy Jacoby June 21, 2022 Nassau Habitat [...]

21
Jun

Featured Story Nature

Amelia Island revealed . . .

Photographs by Hal and Kirsten Snyder Information from Bill George June 18, 2022 The Snyder [...]

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Jun

Featured Story Nature

Pat’s Wildways: Amelia River Cruising

By Pat Foster-Turley June 13, 2022 It’s good to be back again writing my columns [...]

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Jun

Featured Story General

Amelia Island revealed . . .

By Wayne Howard June 4, 2022 Editor’s Note: For our readers who miss the pier [...]

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Jun

General

It’s Official! Aaron Bean Enters Race in Newly Formed 4th Congressional District

Florida Politics By A. G. Gancarski June 3, 2022 A leader in the Florida Senate [...]

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03
Jun

Arts & Culture Featured Story

Amelia Island revealed . . .

May 28, 2022 [...]

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May

Featured Story

VFW Post 4351 to host Memorial Day Ceremony – May 30

City of Fernandina Beach May 27, 2022 Memorial Day Ceremony Monday, May 30, 2022 11:00 [...]

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May

General

Rabbits Dumped on City Greenway

City of Fernandina Beach Kathy Russell Egans Creek Greenway May 26, 2022 Really? It’s happened [...]

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May

County News

Citizens fill Nassau County Board of Commission Chambers to protest 50 Acre Development . . . and the people won

By Cindy Jackson Reporter May 24, 2022 On May 24, 2022, the James S. Page [...]

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May

County News

Nassau County Commissioners reject 85-foot tower settlement

Florida Politics By Wes Wolffe May 24, 2022 Riverstone’s next possible move is filing a [...]

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May

General

Tourists Flocking to Amelia Island Despite Increasing Costs

Florida Politics By Wes Wolffe May 22, 2022 Occupancy is up 8% at hotels, while [...]

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May

Arts & Culture Featured Story

Amelia Island revealed . . .

By Brett Lupfer May 21, 2022 Editor’s Note: Brett Lupfer is a professional photographer/videographer who [...]

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May

General

Fernandina Beach Rotary Club awards college scholarships to Fernandina Beach High School students

Fernandina Beach Rotary Club Press Release Submitted by Larry Myers May 21, 2022 The Fernandina [...]

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May

General

The Observer Is Hiring

By Mike Phillips May 16, 2022 “A few early priorities: people who would like to [...]

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May

General

Gov. DeSantis appoints Cord Byrd as Secretary of State

Florida Politics By Renzo Downey May 16, 2022 Secretary of State Laurel Lee, who is rumored [...]

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May
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In honor of Fernandina Observer’s 10 Year Anniversary – Reflections and appreciation

By Susan Hardee Sreger Editor May 11, 2022   Ten years ago, the Fernandina Observer [...]

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May

City News

Unofficial World Record Set at Central Park Playground

May 11, 2022 [...]

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May

General

Amelia Island revealed . . . A Look Back
May 10, 2022

By Carollee Addams Editor’s Note: This  Carollee Addams” photograph is one in a series of [...]

General

Amelia Island revealed . . . A Look Back

By Priscilla Footlik May 10, 2022 Editor’s Note: We will be posting past “Amelia Island [...]

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May

Featured Story General

“How to create a charter county government” A look back

By Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst Originally posted  July 2015 Editor’s Note: We [...]

09
May

Featured Story

Faux Fernandina – A Hurricane Dora photo – A look back

By Susan Hardee Steger May 9,  2022 Originally posted June 2017 Editor’s Note:  This story [...]

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May

Featured Story

Fernandina’s Shrimping Industry: Storied Past, Uncertain Future – A Look Back

By Anne H. Oman Reporter-At-Large May 8, 2022 April 3, 2019 10:30 a.m. Editor’s Note: [...]

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May

Featured Story

Police blotter blast – A look back

By Deborah Lavery Powers May 6, 2020 Originally posted December 2012 Editor’s Note: Deborah Powers [...]

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May

Featured Story

At random – A look back

By Evelyn C. McDonald Arts & Culture Reporter May 6, 2022 Originally posted March 12, [...]

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May

Featured Story

Impact Fees “A Paper Napkin Calculation?” – A look back

By Adam Kaufman Legal Analyst May 5, 2022 Originally posted Dec 5, 2013 Editor’s Note: [...]

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May

Featured Story

Public art on display on Amelia Island – A look back

By Cindy Jackson Reporter Photos courtesy of Lauri deGaris May 5, 2022 Originally posted November [...]

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May

Featured Story Nature

Pat’s Wildways: Happening at the inlet – A look back

  By Pat Foster-Turley May 2022 First posted June 2021 Editor’s Note: We asked Pat [...]

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May

Featured Story

“You ain’t cool if you ain’t riding a mule!” – A look back

By Gerry Clare Roving Reporter May 2022 First Posted November 08,  2013 Editor’s Note: Gerry Clare [...]

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May

Featured Story Nature

Pat’s Wildways: Heirloom pecans disappearing

By Pat Foster-Turley, Ph.D. April 28, 2022 It seems like just yesterday I was roaming [...]

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Apr

General

Needed: A Bird Rehab Facility in Nassau County

By Anne H Oman Reporter-at-Large April 25, 2022 In the back of Terri Oliver’s gray, [...]

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Apr

Featured Story General

“History of Fernandina Waterfront”

By William L. Tilson E.C.”Clinch” Kavanaugh April 25, 2022 The Amelia Island Museum of History [...]

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Apr

Arts & Culture Featured Story

Amelia Island revealed . . .

By Lea Gallardo First posted in 2013 April 23, 2022   Editor’s note: This Sunday [...]

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Apr

Featured Story General Nature

Pat’s Wildways: Leaping Lizards

By Pat-Foster-Turley Ph.D. April 21. 2022 It doesn’t take long for new north Florida residents [...]

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Apr

City News

Groundbreaking at municipal airport for new Fernandina Beach Fire/Rescue station

City of Fernandina Beach April 21, 2022 [...]

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Apr

Featured Story General

Amelia Island revealed . . .

By Dana Hermanson April 16, 2022 Editor’s Note:  Dana Hermanson and his wife Heather are [...]

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Apr

Featured Story Nature

Good pond, bad pond

By Pat Foster-Turley April 14, 2022 It’s been a few weeks since I’ve given you [...]

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Apr

Featured Story

Fernandina Observer announces new leadership

By Susan Hardee Steger Editor April 13, 2022     On May 12, after ten [...]

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Apr

County News

Construction workers unearth human bones on Amelia Island?

Nassau County Sheriff’s Office Press Release Submitted by Alicia Tarancon April 12, 2022 [...]

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Apr

Arts & Culture Things to do

Matilda the Musical opens at Amelia Community Theatre on April 14

Amelia Community Theatre Press Release By Linda McClane April 11, 2022 Amelia Community Theatre presents [...]

11
Apr

Featured Story Nature

Amelia Island revealed . . .

By Susan Jordan April 9, 2022   Editor’s Note: Susan Jordan and her husband made [...]

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09
Apr

Arts & Culture Things to do

Summer theatre camps at Amelia Community Theatre

Amelia Community Theatre Press Release By Linda McClane April 8, 2022 Registration is open for [...]

08
Apr

General

American White Pelicans near you

By Bill George President Amelia Island Bird Club April 4, 2022 The American White Pelican [...]

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04
Apr

Featured Story Nature

Amelia Island revealed . . .

By Hal and Kirsten Snyder April 2, 2022 Editor’s Note:  First posted in July of [...]

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02
Apr

City News

City to the rescue at Seaside Park

City of Fernandina Beach March 30, 2022 [...]

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Mar

Featured Story Nature

Amelia Island revealed . . .

By Michael Leary March 26, 2022 A recent walk through the Greenway reminded me of [...]

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Mar

General

Attention Fernandina Beach High School Seniors!

City of Fernandina Beach March 26, 2022       We’re partnering with the Fernandina [...]

26
Mar

General Non-Profits

Nassau Habitat holds online Silent Auction – Open to all

Nassau Habitat for Humanity Submitted by Cindy Jacoby March 22, 2022 To view and bid [...]

23
Mar

City News

City Police Auxiliary Corps recognized for dedicated service to our community

Fernandina Beach Police Department March 23, 2022 WE APPRECIATE OUR VOLUNTEERS! We also appreciate Ms. [...]

23
Mar

Featured Story General

U13 Amelia Island Youth Soccer headed to state finals

By Catherine Oliver March 22, 2022 U13 Amelia Island Youth Soccer’s competitive travel team came [...]

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Mar

City News

Tour Bus troubles in downtown Fernandina Beach

Photos and Information By Pat Foster-Turley March 21, 2022 Editor’s Note:  Yesterday, Pat Foster-Turley, nature [...]

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22
Mar

Arts & Culture Featured Story

Amelia Island revealed . . .

By Stephen Mintz March 19, 2022 Editor’s Note: Stephen H. Mintz, MD is a retired [...]

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Mar

Featured Story Nature

Pat’s Wildways: Silk Moth Cocoons

By Pat Foster-Turley, Ph.D. March 17, 2022 My friend Susan Gallion was taking care of [...]

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Mar

Arts & Culture Featured Story General Nature

Amelia Island revealed . . .

By Bill Birdsong March 12, 2022 Editor’s Note: William Birdsong was born in Jacksonville, Florida [...]

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12
Mar

Featured Story Nature

Pat’s Wildways: Nature took its course

By Pat Foster-Turley March 10, 2022   Caption:  Two groups of feral cats at the [...]

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10
Mar

Featured Story Nature

Pat’s Wildways: Backyard fire

By Pat Foster-Turley, Ph.D. March 3, 2022 This is the time of year when I [...]

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03
Mar

General

Hundreds attend Prayer Vigil for Ukraine

Kathryn K. Bynum, Photographer www.saltykat.com March 3, 2022   Opening Prayer read by  Memorial United [...]

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03
Mar

County News

Board of County Commission votes 4-1 for development approval on First Coast Highway & Julia

By Cindy Jackson Reporter March 2, 2022 “Assistant County Attorney Denise May stated, “Development rights [...]

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02
Mar

General

Friends of the Library Book Sale – March 17, 18, 19

Friends of the Library Press Release Submitted by Jody Mackle February 28, 2022 [...]

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Feb

General

Amelia Island revealed . . .

By Evelyn C. McDonald February 26, 2022   Editor’s Note: Evelyn C. McDonald is not [...]

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Feb

Featured Story Nature

Pat’s Wildways: Day trip to Palatka

By Pat Foster-Turley, Ph.D. February 23, 2022                                                                                                                                         I’m not someone who enjoys driving—if I was [...]

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Feb

General

Road naming ceremony held in honor of Bill Howard

Nassau County Insider February 16, 2022   On, Friday, February 11, 2022, the Board of [...]

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Feb

Featured Story General Nature

Pat’s Wildways: Pond birds interactions

By Pat Foster-Turley, Ph.D. February 17, 2022   Well, I’m back from a vacation in [...]

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Feb

City News

FBCC votes 3-2 against funding Central Park playground equipment as “emergency.”

Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst February 17, 2022   There were [...]

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Feb

City News

Work progressing on Amelia Riverfront shore stabilization project and walkway

Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst February 16, 2022 At the end [...]

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Feb

City News County News

City pays double in generosity – An opinion

By Faith Ross February 14, 2022 Recently, a movie theatre on the island closed. Some [...]

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Feb

Featured Story Nature

Pat’s Wildways: Wildlife viewing from our seats in Costa Rica

By Pat Foster-Turley, Ph.D. February 10, 2022   Poor Bucko, with his bad leg, could [...]

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Feb

General

Beach smoking change heads to final Senate Committee after amendment

By Kelly Hayes FloridaPolitics.com February 8, 2022 ‘Cigarette butts are one of Florida’s largest environmental [...]

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Feb

General Non-Profits

Local volunteers prepare 45,000 meals to help eradicate hunger

By Susan Hardee Steger February 7, 2022 In less than 2 hours, 200 volunteers packaged [...]

07
Feb

Featured Story Nature

Amelia Island revealed . . .

By Bruce Stambaugh February 5, 2022       A note from Bruce Stambaugh:  As [...]

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05
Feb

Featured Story Nature

Pat’s Wildways: A horse ride in paradise

Pat Foster-Turley, Ph.D. February 3, 2022   The last column I wrote for the Fernandina [...]

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03
Feb

General

“Soul of the Long Gray Line” – The untold story of the Black Cadets of West Point

  Media Release February 1, 2022   A History Presentation By Mike Kegler, West Point [...]

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Feb

Featured Story

A journey through eBay uncovers a glimpse of Fernandina’s historic past

By Susan Hardee Steger January 31, 2022 One afternoon, one of my Davis cousins sent [...]

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Jan

Featured Story General

Foar From Home’s arrival in Antigua expected Tuesday, February 1

By Susan Hardee Steger Updated at 3:30 p.m. January 31, 2022   With 55 miles [...]

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Jan

Featured Story

Amelia Island revealed . . .

By Dana Hermanson January 29, 2022 Editor’s Note: Dana Hermanson and his wife Heather are [...]

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Jan

Featured Story

Foar From Home in final stretch – Donations exceed $812,000

By Susan Hardee Steger January 28, 2022 A group of four local veterans, Billy Cimino, [...]

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28
Jan

City News

FBCC: Retreat? Advance? or Maintain Status Quo?

Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst January 27, 2022 On January 26, [...]

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27
Jan

Featured Story Non-Profits

Upcoming events for Amelia Island Book Festival – Authors in Schools, One Book One Community and more

Amelia Island Book Festival Submitted by Diana Frank Communications Director January 26, 2022   The [...]

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Jan

Featured Story

Foar From Home less than 400 miles from final destination – ETA January 29

January 25, 2022 A group of four local veterans, Billy Cimino, Cameron Hansen, Hupp Huppmann, [...]

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Jan

County News

Public Hearings to be held on parcel located at 5456 First Coast Hwy

January 24, 2022 Nassau County Notice of Public Hearing   Location of Property: 5456 First [...]

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Jan

General Nature

Old Town Sugarberry named “Florida Champion”

By Chris Hastings January 20, 2022 In Honor of Arbor Day (January 21)     [...]

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Jan

General

Foar From Home – An underwater view

January 19, 2022   Four local veterans, Paul Lore, Hupp Huppmann, William Cimino, Cameron Hansen, [...]

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Jan

Featured Story

Foar From Home continues on its journey – “Less than a 1000”

January 18, 202 Less Than 1,000 By LuLu Huppmann Hupp ‘s Huppmann’s Wife January 17, [...]

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Jan

Featured Story

Martin Luther King Day – “I have a dream that one day . . .”

January 17, 2022     [...]

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Jan

Featured Story

Amelia Island revealed . . .

By David Lee Roberts January 16, 2022 “Christmas Past” Photo courtesy of David Roberts[/caption Editor’s [...]

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Jan

County News Covid-19

Florida Department of Health COVID-19 Weekly Situation Report – Week ending January 13, 2022

Florida Department of Health January 14, 2022 Editor’s Note:  Don’t be fooled!  There is a [...]

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14
Jan

City News

FBCC and NCSB meet at Fernandina Beach City Hall

Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst January 12, 2022   The Fernandina [...]

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12
Jan

Featured Story

After battling challenging seas, ‘Foar From Home’ hits smooth waters – Day 29

Foar From Home January 10, 2022 Editor’s Note:  Foar From Home, a group of four [...]

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10
Jan

Featured Story Nature

Pat’s Wildways: Wild dogs on Amelia Island

By Pat Foster-Turley January 6, 2022 Here on Amelia Island we have a few types [...]

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06
Jan

City News

Work to begin soon on fire station at Fernandina Beach Airport

Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst January 5, 2022   At the [...]

05
Jan

City News

Fernandina Beach Mayor has contracted covid.

Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst January 5, 2022 Vice Mayor Len [...]

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05
Jan

Featured Story

Foar From Home “Monday Munchies” update and more . . .

Foar From Home Video by Hupp Huppmann January 4, 2022 Editor’s Note:  As  four local [...]

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04
Jan

Featured Story

Amelia Island Book Festival begins 20th anniversary with gala event February 18

Amelia Island Book Festival Press Release Submitted by Diana Frank Director of Communications January 3, [...]

03
Jan

Featured Story General

New Years Eve on Centre Street Fernandina – Fireworks begin at 7:00 p.m.

City of Fernandina Beach December 30. 2021 City offices are closed tomorrow, December 31, in [...]

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Dec

General

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

A Michael Leary Photo December 24, 2021 Editor’s Note: The staff of the Fernandina Observer [...]

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Dec
“9 Shot Challenge” at Fernandina Beach Municipal Golf Course July 9th – July 17

July 5, 2022 [...]

05
Jul
Oasis Marinas/Fernandina Harbor Marina Weekly Navigation report for week ending June 26, 2022

July 5, 2022 [...]

05
Jul
Patronis urges: Have a safe 4th of July!

from Florida CFO Jimmy Patronis Press Release July 1, 2022 This Fourth of July weekend [...]

02
Jul
Oh Snap! Fishing Announces 2022 Red Snapper Fishing Tournament, July 8-9

Jacksonville, Fla. –– June 30, 2022 –– Oh Snap! Fishing today announced its second annual [...]

01
Jul
Be a hero for beach-nesting birds this holiday weekend

This Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) reminds beachgoers how to help protect vulnerable [...]

01
Jul
Renovations at Fernandina Beach Library Branch

6/30/22 @ 9:45 a.m.- Please be advised that the Fernandina Beach Library Branch will be [...]

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Jun
History Museum programs scheduled for July

June 28, 2022 [...]

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Jun
Nassau County Receives 2022 Sustainabiity Award for SR 200 Corridor Master Plan

Press Release Sabrina Robertson June 27, 2022   Nassau County, Florida, June 24, 2022 – [...]

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Jun
Weekly Oasis Marinas/Fernandina Harbor Marina Report: Week ending June 20, 2022

June 26, 2022 [...]

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Jun
North Florida Land Trust is applying for renewal of its accreditation from the Land Trust Accreditation Commission

The public comment period is open through Sept. 3, 2022 Jacksonville, Fla., June 22, 2022 [...]

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Jun
When releasing reef fish, using the right tool with the right technique makes a difference
June 25, 2022

FWC Press Release June 23, 2022 If you’re fishing for reef fish this season, be [...]

Board to Designate $4 Million in American Rescue Plan Act Funding to Town of Callahan to Expand Water & Sewer Services for Economic Development and Job Growth in Nassau County

Nassau County Press Release Sabrina Robertson June 23, 2022 Nassau County, Florida, June 23, 2022 [...]

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Jun
Governor Ron DeSantis Announces 2022 Florida Python Challenge®

FWC Press Release June 17, 2022   MIAMI —  Governor Ron DeSantis announced that registration [...]

19
Jun
Wolfson Children’s Hospital ranks among best in the country for Pediatric Neurology & Neurosurgery

Press Release   U.S. News & World Report releases annual rankings of Best Children’s Hospitals, [...]

18
Jun
Duval County & Regional Leaders Stand with Aaron Bean

Press Release June 17, 2022 Fernandina Beach, Fla. – Republican candidate for Congressional District 4 Aaron Bean has [...]

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17
Jun
Weekly Comments from City Manager Dale Martin: 13 ways to kill your community

By Dale Martin Fernandina Beach City Manager June 16, 2022   At the annual Florida [...]

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16
Jun
Help nesting sea turtles by respecting their nests

FWC Press Release June 15, 2022 The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) reminds [...]

15
Jun
State Legislature approves funding for the Amelia Island Trail

Nassau County Press Release   Nassau County, Florida, June 15, 2022 – Nassau County, in [...]

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15
Jun
Another area code coming to Northeast Florida

June 10, 2022 The Florida Public Service Commission recently announced that due to significant population [...]

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10
Jun
Scammers pretend to be U.S. Customs and Border Protection

FTC Consumer Alert By Kira Krown June 4, 2022 Has the U.S. Border Patrol called [...]

07
Jun
North Florida Land Trust has facilitated the potential expansion of the Egans Creek Greenway

NFLT press Release May 26, 2022 The City of Fernandina Beach has approved the NFLT [...]

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06
Jun
Governor Ron DeSantis continues support for conservation, FWC and Florida’s law enforcement officers

Press Release June 5, 2022 Thursday, Governor Ron DeSantis signed the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Freedom [...]

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05
Jun
FTC says credit repair company sold sham services and a pyramid scheme

FTC Consumer Alert By Seena Gresson June 5, 2022 If your credit score is low, [...]

05
Jun
Governor Ron DeSantis Reappoints Two to the St. John’s River Water Management District

Press Release Office of the Governor June 5, 2022 TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Friday, Governor Ron [...]

05
Jun
Fish license-free in Florida two weekends in June

FWC Press Release June 1, 2022   The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) [...]

04
Jun
Celebrate Pride, Fight Fraud

FTC Consumer Alert By Sam Levine, Director, Bureau of Consumer Protection June 1, 2022 Fraud [...]

01
Jun
Opinion: To stabilize property insurance, focus on resilience

By Rob Bradley Jacksonville Today May 30, 2022 There is a reason why very few [...]

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May
Oasis Marinas/Fernandina Harbor Marina Weekly Navigation Report: Week ending May 22, 2022

May 29, 2022   [...]

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May
Scammers are offering student loan (un)forgiveness

FTC Consumer Alert May 27, 2022 The U.S. Department of Education recently announced another extension [...]

28
May
Twitter and your privacy

FTC Consumer Alert May 28, 2022 Twitter introduced the world to the concept of communicating [...]

28
May
Florida Friendly Angler course is now live!

FWC Press Release May 28, 2022   The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), [...]

28
May
Atlantic snook to close in state and federal waters

FWC Press Release May 23, 2022   The recreational harvest of snook in Atlantic state [...]

23
May
Applying for jobs? Be on the lookout for scams

May 23, 2022 You might have just graduated from college, but there’s still more to [...]

23
May
Hang up on imposter scams

FTC Consumer Alert May 23, 2022   When people encounter scams or bad business practices, [...]

23
May
Is your kid using education technology? Read on

FTC Consumer Alert May 22, 2022 Whether in class or at home, kids are probably [...]

22
May
Drug treatment referral service took advantage of addictions to make a quick buck

FTC Consumer Advice May 22, 2022   If you or someone you know needs help [...]

20
May
FWC reminds boaters to boat safely during National Safe Boating Week

Press Release May 20, 2022   Florida leads the nation with over 1 million registered [...]

20
May
FWC announces 2022 Lionfish Challenge

FWC Press Release May 21, 2022 The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is [...]

19
May
Toptracer leagues form at Fernandina Beach Golf Course

City of Fernandina Beach Press Release May 17, 2022   Thursday night’s inaugural Toptracer league [...]

17
May
Oasis Marinas/Fernandina Harbor Marine Weekly Navigation Report: Week ending May 9, 2022

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15
May
Fernandina Beach Street Resurfacing Schedule

City of Fernandina Beach Press Release May 18, 2022   The street resurfacing project is [...]

15
May
FWC seeks public input on shorebird conservation

May 18, 2022 The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is seeking input on [...]

15
May
FWC announces winners of Florida State Fish Art Contest

May 10, 2022 (Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page.) For [...]

10
May
FWC approves changes to statewide alligator hunt

Press Release May 7, 2022 Plus, May is the start of the application process for [...]

07
May
Business of golf – Funding is key to improving the golf course

By Alan Prescott May 4, 2022 For over a year now, I have been writing [...]

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06
May
FSCJ Professor Dr. Lourdes Norman-McKay Selected for U.S. Jefferson Science Fellows Program

Press Release April 28, 2022 JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Florida State College at Jacksonville (FSCJ) Professor [...]

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Apr
Oasis Marinas/Fernandina Harbor Weekly Navigation Report for Week Ending April 15, 2022

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Apr
History Museum will close for Shrimp Fest this weekend

April 25, 2022 Amelia Island Museum of History Press Release [...]

25
Apr
Hangar construction continues at Fernandina Beach Municipal Airport

April 13, 2022 [...]

13
Apr
Downtown rail crossing improvements to begin after Shrimp Fest

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13
Apr
Want to know who stole your identity? Getting your records can help

By Rosario Mendez FTC Consumer Division April 13, 2022 Let’s say you learn that an [...]

13
Apr
Oasis Marinas/Fernandina Harbor Marina Weekly Navigation Report: Week ending April 2, 2022

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Apr
Celebrate Gopher Tortoise Day with a tortoise friendly yard

Press Release April 9, 2022 The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) invites you [...]

09
Apr
History Museum announces Summer Camp 2022

April 6, 2022 Explore, discover, and learn! Come create your own history with items from the past. [...]

06
Apr
It’s financial literacy month: protect yourself from scammers

By Jim Kreidler April 4, 2022   April kicks off Financial Literacy Month, which is [...]

05
Apr
Spring BearWise tips to reduce conflicts with bears

Press Release April 2,2022   With spring bringing warmer weather, the Florida Fish and Wildlife [...]

02
Apr
Nassau County Chamber of Commerce Announces Annual Business Award Winners

Nassau County, FL (March 31, 2022) On Monday, March 28, 2022, more than 430 Chamber [...]

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31
Mar
Let’s go fishing! Freshwater license-free weekend is April 2-3

Press Release March 29, 2022     The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) [...]

31
Mar
Celebrate Aviation Day at Fernandina Beach Airport on April 9, 2022

March 30, 2022   The public is invited to attend Aviation Day, April 9, 2022, [...]

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National Healthcare Decisions Day Set for April 16

  Press Release March 30, 2022 March 24, 2022 (Jacksonville, Fla.) – Honoring Choices Florida, [...]

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FSCJ to Host In-Person Business Speaker Series Event, “Digital Body Language”

Press Release March 30, 2022 Florida State College at Jacksonville (FSCJ) will host its next [...]

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Baptist Health first in southeast U.S. to implant new device for treating people with atrial fibrillation

  Press Release March 29, 2022 Baptist Heart Specialists lead the way with first use [...]

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Oasis Marinas/Fernandina Harbor Marina Weekly Navigation Report: March 25, 2022

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Down by the [Amelia] Riverside

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Baptist Health and Wolfson Children’s introduce free, 24/7 Crisis Text Line for all ages

Press Release March 25, 2022 Mental health support is now at your fingertips Jacksonville, Fla., [...]

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2022 Sprouting Project Dinner Series Announced for Omni Amelia Island Resort

March 20, 2022 Press Release AMELIA ISLAND, Fla., March 10, 2022 – Omni Amelia Island Resort unveils the [...]

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Join FWC for WildQuest, a scavenger hunt on Florida’s Wildlife Management Areas

Press Release March 20, 2022 In April, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) [...]

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Check your home — bat maternity season starts in April

Press Release March 17, 2022     The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) [...]

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Tips to safely co-exist with alligators

Press Release March 15, 2022 Signs of spring – balmy weather, blooming flowers and nesting [...]

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Rayonier reaction to news of County Attorney’s impending departure

Press Release Alejandro Barbero DIRECTOR, STRATEGIC COMMUNICATIONS Rayonier March 15, 2022 Rayonier is grateful for [...]

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Architect, community worker John Cotner has passed away

Oxley Heard Obituary Notice March 15, 2022 Editor’s Note: We join many individuals, friends, and [...]

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Story & Song presents Britton & King this weekend

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Help conserve Florida wildlife as they become more active this spring

Press Release March 14, 2022 Spring is an active season for Florida wildlife and the [...]

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Mar
Celebrate TrophyCatch’s 10th season with 10 tags & thousands of dollars in prizes!

Media Release March 12, 2022 Florida’s freshwater trophy bass are special – and right now [...]

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This NCPW, helps reach every community

March 8, 2022 by Jennifer Leach Associate Director, Division of Consumer and Business Education, FTC [...]

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