Submitted by
Amelia Island -Fernandina Beach-Yulee Chamber of Commerce
Historic Fernandina Business Association
To the Editor:
Founding Father John Adams famously predicted in a letter to his wife Abigail on July 3, 1776, that the anniversary of the Declaration of Independence would become a great celebration in our country. It would be marked by, among other things, “bonfires and illuminations, from one End of this Continent to the other from this Time forward forever more.” Fernandina Beach has a long tradition of celebrating our nation’s birthday as Adam’s predicted – – with fireworks over the Amelia River.
Thanks to an outpouring of support from area businesses and individuals, that tradition will continue at 9:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 4. On behalf of the Amelia Island-Fernandina Beach-Yulee Chamber of Commerce and the Historic Fernandina Business Association, thank you to the following donors who have made this year’s Fernandina Beach Community Fourth of July Fireworks display possible.
Thanks also to the many whose names are not listed below who donated $25 or more and received a fundraising T-shirt. Your contributions were vital to the success of this initiative.
The Addison on Amelia
Amelia Airport Shuttle & Transportation
Amelia Island Coffee
Amelia Island-Fernandina Beach-Yulee Chamber of Commerce
Amelia Island Nassau County Association of Realtors
Amelia Island Williams House
American Legion Post 54
Eric & Frances Bartelt
Bean School of Dance and Gymnastics
Bijoux Amelia
Blacktie America
Edward E. Boner, Jr.
The Book Loft
Books Plus
Brett’s Waterway Café
Bristly Thistle, Inc.
Pamela Brown
Susan Byrd
Café Karibo
Susan & David Caples
Century 21 John T. Ferreira & Son, Inc.
Billie & Gerald Childers
Citizens State Bank
Bob & Sylvia Coma
Charles Corbett
The Crab Trap
John D. Crow
Andrew & Cara Curtin
Digital Village
James T. Doucett
Fernandina’s Fantastic Fudge
Fifi’s Fine Resale Apparel
Arlene Filkoff
Robert & Sharon Foster
Danny & Joann Fullwood
Joe Gerrity
Gerri Guthrie
Glenda Guthrie
Halftime Sports Bar & Grill
Steve Harvey
Lawrence R. Hertz
The Historic Fernandina Business Association
Mary Ivens
Robert W. Johnson D.D.S., P.A.
Kelley Electrical Service
Kelley Termite & Pest Control
Kelley’s Courtyard Café
Law Offices of Jacobs & Associates, P.A.
Pamela LeClair
Leah Ledesma
Stephen & Joanne Leimberg
Lomi Massage
McGill Aviation Corporation
Magna’s A Full Body Salon
R. Bruce & Jane Malcolm
Marina Restaurant
John & Donna Martin
Maximize Social Media
Sal Mucaro
Nassau Fertilizer and Oil Company, Inc.
Nassau Health Foods
Steven J. Nicklas
Noble Monument Co.
Optimist Club of Fernandina Beach Youth Account
Jacquelin S. Osborne
P5 Productions
The Palace Saloon
Joe & Morgan Parrish
Sarah Pelican
James & Mary Jane Rafferty
Rayonier
Rice Architect
Beano Roberts
Robison Jewelry
RockTenn
R.P.M. Wood Products
Phillip M. Scanlan
John Stewart
Ed Szynaka
Timoti’s Fry Shak
Melvin & Eleyce Usery
Melba & Robert Whitaker
Cyril & Dora Yelk
Yulee Optimist Club.
Even after our fundraising goal was met – in less than two weeks — donations have continued to come in. All funds over the needed $13,830 for this year’s display will be placed in escrow for next year and the AIFBY Chamber and HFBA will be meeting to discuss the future of the fireworks display.
We hope you will join us on this July 4th in celebrating with fireworks not only the birth of our country, but also the generosity and spirit of our community.
Sincerely,
Regina Duncan, CAE, CCE
President, Amelia Island-Fernandina Beach-Yulee Chamber of Commerce
(904) 261-3248
Tom Hughes,
Co-owner, Magna’s A Full Body Salon
President, Historic Fernandina Business Association
(904) 321-0404