By Bob Allison City citizens who have read the waterfront plan I provided to the city back in 2017 know that I have presented a well-reasoned case for the relocation of the city’s bulkheads to …

By Chip Ross Ten years ago, when former Commissioner Pat Gass asked when the city marina would be self-supporting, then-marina manager Joe Springer quickly replied, “Never.” I now believe Joe …

By Julie Ferreira The Fernandina Beach City Commission is poised to make a significant decision that could impact neighborhoods and residents across the city. The Land Development Code (or LDC) …

  By Taina Cristner Most of us are very concerned about the impact this new potential development would have on the character of downtown Fernandina. This proposal is a townhome community with …

By  Bob Allison I read with interest Commissioner Chip Ross's rebuttal to my article about waterfront improvements. He states, "After careful scrutiny, the relocated bulkheads would have required …

Editor’s note: It’s unusual, I know, for one news organization to publish a rebuttal to something published by another one. When I met Bob Allison a few weeks ago, he was hoping, I think, that I …

By Alexandra R. Lajoux Yesterday in Fernandina Beach, our community hosted the biggest local parade ever in honor of the birthday of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebratory walkers, scooters, …

By Genece Minshew Well, that did not take long. Less than a month in office, the new Republican majority city commission is proposing to move the city elections from the general election in November …

By Arlene Filkoff On the Fernandina Beach City Commission agenda for Jan. 17 is an item that looks quite innocuous. If you are removed from city politics and what goes on around our five …

by Amber Stuckey Board Member of Elm Street Little League   Some of my fondest memories from childhood were connected to my years playing softball. Each season brought opportunities to learn lessons …

By Mike Phillips Somehow, on July 11, the Jasmine Street beach access and some other inland water bodies in Nassau County were put on what’s called the state’s  “303(d) Impaired List.” This …

For lovers of old objects and photographs, the joy comes more from the story behind the piece than from the actual thing. In this special Brown Bag Lunch, community members will share their personal …

If elected, what would be your first priority as a new commissioner? Finishing the city riverbank stabilization and flood control project from the site of Atlantic Seafood north to the new Alachua …

Editor's note: This is the third response of four by candidates in the city commission runoff election Dec. 13. If elected, what would be your first priority as a new commissioner? My first priority …

Your first priority if elected. if elected, my first priority as a new commissioner would be to see through completion of the sea wall downtown, followed by improving our relationship with the county …

By Bill Gingrich Nassau County voters cast their election ballots in favor of who they wanted to see representing them in local offices all the way up to federal offices. This resulted in several new …

By Pam Hart Chair of the Protect Nassau Now or Never PAC We are thrilled that the Nassau County Conservation Land Bond Referendum passed with 68% voting yes, which shows just how important land …

By Diana Twiggs, MD It is not an exaggeration to say the coronavirus pandemic forever changed the healthcare industry. COVID-19 changed the way patients interact with their family doctors or primary …

By Mike Phillips Observer Editor I learned two new words this election: undercount and overcount. Overcount means how many people ignored the “vote for one” instruction and voted for two. It’s …

This is not a place that loves bond issues – even though they are a good way to spread costs of major projects over many years. I’ve even heard thoughtful people here say they just don’t want …