Did you know that nearly 1 in 5 adults in the U.S. lives with a mental illness? Would you like to know more? At an introductory session, Katrina Robinson, Outreach Director at Starting Point …

The Amelia Island Genealogical Society (AIGS) will hold its monthly meeting at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, July 22, in the computer lab of the Fernandina Beach Branch Library, located at 25 N. Fourth St. …

The next community meeting for the Coalition for the Homeless - Nassau County will be held August 17, 6-7 p.m. at the Fernandina Beach Golf Club, 2800 Bill Melton Road. Amanda Rosado, Chief Operating …

Amelia Island has been voted No. 8 among the “Best Islands in the Continental United States” by readers of Travel + Leisure magazine, one of the most popular travel publications in the world. …

Former students of the historical Peck School celebrated the 8th reunion banquet recently at the North Hampton Golf Club. The toastmaster for the evening was Neil Frink, Jr. class of 1959. The …

By Mike Lednovich The Fernandina Beach City Commission has agreed to partner with Nassau County to purchase 10 acres of airport property now used as softball fields in order to build a new soccer …

For the past 16 years, the Fernandina Beach Police Department has hosted Seniors vs Crime in its facility on Lime Street. Its new location – Nassau County Council on Aging’s Fernandina Beach …

Over the course of 22 years, Leadership Nassau has grown to become the most exclusive leadership development program in our community. Leadership Nassau provides participants with an in-depth …

There was an abundance of rainbows, smiles and yes, love and support at the Fernandina Beach Pride parade and festival Saturday. "What I see is Fernandina Beach coming together with tremendous …

Aloha Bagel is not just a popular bagel shop in Fernandina Beach; it’s a heartwarming story of perseverance, faith, and a dream come true for its owner, Clarence Jones. Before moving to Fernandina …

In recognition of Pride Month, a panel of local LGBTQ+ residents will share their experiences of adversity and activism in a live Heritage Keepers oral history noon Wednesday, June 7 at the Amelia …

Fernandina Beach Deputy City Manager/City Engineer Charlie George formed a citizens’ task force for safe walking and biking to help identify improvements in pedestrian and cyclist safety. After …

Habitat for Humanity and Omni Amelia Island Resort have formed a partnership to help build three Habitat houses planned for 2023. Through the state’s Community Contribution Tax Credit Program …

By Mike Phillips Recent events have convinced me that our reader comments service needs a bit of housekeeping. The issue is that once in a while, our usually thoughtful, civil and interesting …

By Lauri deGaris Mayhaw harvesting. Mayhaw is a variety of hawthorn tree noted for slender branches with long, straight, sharp thorns and tart fruit. In the spring the tree blossoms with beautiful, …

By Dylan Bailey The Fernandina Farmer’s Market is a special place. If you’ve driven down Centre Street on a Saturday, you’ve most likely seen the vast crowds. You can’t get through them …

By Elizabeth Matthews Megan Hammond knows what it’s like to be a young woman facing an unplanned pregnancy. Her life as a teen mom is part of the inspiration behind founding The Nest, A Women’s …

Shawn and Son By Tom Oliver Occasionally you get to witness an act of true community. This started on April 26 when the Observer ran a short piece on the need at Americas Youth for someone to install …

By Elizabeth Matthews Ramona is the single mother of two young daughters; a Florida transplant who didn’t have a support system in place when she needed surgery. Who would care for her girls? …

By April L. Bogle Fernandina Beach City Attorney Tammi Bach will advise city commissioners against rescinding the June 10 Fernandina Beach Pride parade and festival permit at tonight’s commission …