“Why I won’t march….” an opinion
Submitted by Karen Schexnayder For the past 45 years I’ve watched as people threw hurtful glances [...]
Weekly comments from Dale Martin
Dale Martin City Manager Fernandina Beach January 20, 2017 1:00 a.m. The City Commission has [...]
“Why I will march . . . ” An opinion
January 19, 2017 5:05 p.m. Editor’s Note: On Saturday, January 21, a group of local [...]
Crane Island Now Open for Sales on Florida’s Amelia Island
Media Release January 19, 2017 4:35 p.m. AMELIA ISLAND, Fla. (January 19, 2017) – Crane [...]
Citizen calls for civility at FBCC meetings
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst While it is not unusual [...]
Fernandina Beach thanks local legislators for help with stormwater funding
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst Fernandina Beach Mayor Robin Lentz, [...]
Congratulations to Yulee Elementary School!
Submitted by Kathy Burns, Nassau County School Superintendent Schools in Communities: News from the Nassau [...]
New Rules for Exemptions of Sewer, Refuse, and Storm Water Fee
City of Fernandina Beach Official Notice On January 3, 2017, the City Commission approved [...]
FBCC clears the way for more moderate-income housing in city
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst January 18, 2017 7:09 p.m. [...]
Ferst Foundation providing free books to children under 5
Michelle Maddox, CAT Team Leader Susan Howard, CAT Secretary/Treasurer Nassau Ferst Foundation January 18, 2017 [...]
Love of learning
Evelyn C. McDonald Arts & Culture Reporter January 18, 2017 2:03 p.m. Amelia Lifelong Learning [...]
LignoTech Florida breaks ground for Fernandina Beach facility
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst January 18, 2017 1:00 a.m. [...]
City golf course celebrates 60 years with event for businesses
Press Release City of Fernandina Beach January 17, 2017 8:00 p.m.
Florida Arbor Day 2017
Submitted by Beverly Williams Bartrum Garden Club January 17, 2017 6:30 p.m. “Florida has celebrated [...]
Boys & Girls Club & The Amelia Island Book Festival Team Offer Tweens and Teens Their Own Exciting Event with Stellar Authors During the Annual Three-Day Festival in February
Amelia Island Book Festival Contact RM Fenn [email protected] January 17, 2017 6:03 p.m. Enticing young [...]
University of US holds first session
Press Release Submitted by Sharyl Wood January 17, 2017 2:00 p.m. The University of US, [...]
Island Hopper announces route and schedule
Media Release January 17, 2017 1:00 a.m.
2017 Nassau County Teacher of the Year named at third annual Nassau Education Foundation gala
Nassau Education Foundation Contact:Karen Schexnayder [email protected] January 17, 2017 10:24 a.m. Reading can take you [...]
New business & building report: December 2016
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst January 17, 2016 9:00 a.m. The [...]
Amelia Island Tourism Sees Record November, Eventful December
Media Release January 17, 2017 1:00 a.m. Research Shows Highest Taxable Lodging Sales, Increased Weekend [...]
Governor appoints Ancrum to DOEA Advisory Council
Press Release Nassau County Council on Aging Submitted by Melanie Ferreira January 16, 2017 10:00 [...]
Parade honors life of Dr. Martin Luther King
January 16, 2017 8:30 a.m. Information gathered from N.C.Christian Leadership Conference Program from Martin Luther [...]
From the Wheelhouse
Submitted by Adam Salzburg, OHPA Chair My name is Adam Salzburg, district 3 commissioner [...]
Amelia Island revealed . . .
Submitted by Tyler Brooks January 15, 2017 1:00 a.m. A message from Tyler: Hello All, [...]
Post-Inauguration “Sister March” planned for Fernandina
Anne H. Oman Reporter-At-Large January 12, 2017 1:00 a.m. Ten women have gathered in Linda [...]
Container Corporation of America’s Fernandina mill dedicated 79 years ago
January 14, 2017 1:33 p.m. Editor’s Note: The construction of Fernandina’s mill, alongside Rayonier’s construction, [...]
Friends of the Library Winter 2017 Photography Exhibition
Friends of the Library Press Release Submitted by Mary Pitcher January 14, 2017 1:00 p.m. [...]
Learn about BuyGo – Co-Founder to speak on January 19th
Press Release January 14, 2017 2:00 p.m. Date: Thursday, January 19th 2017 Time: 5:30pm (Cocktails [...]
Virtual Dementia Tour offered by Nassau County Council on Aging
January 14, 2017 11:42 a.m. On Saturday, January 21, from 9 a.m to 4 p.m., [...]
Activities in Fernandina Beach in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King
Information provided by Annette Myers January 13, 2017 3:45 p.m. On Saturday, January 14, at [...]
Weekly comments from Dale Martin
Dale Martin City Manager Fernandina Beach January 13, 2017 1:00 a.m. The City Commission Special [...]
FDOT to begin area’s first Diverging Diamond Interchange At I-95 and A1A (SR 200) in Nassau County
FDOT Media Release January 12, 2017 2:37 p.m. The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) begins [...]
Music Accolades
Evelyn C. McDonald Arts & Culture Reporter January 12, 2017 1:35 p.m. One of our [...]
Ringing in the New Year
Gerry Clare Roving Reporter January 12, 2017 1:15 p.m. Listen to the ringing of the [...]
Dr. Lauren Jones, Director of NCSD Food Services, Receives National Award
Submitted by Kathy Burns, Nassau County School Superintendent January 12, 2017 1:00 p.m. Schools in [...]
No public support for closing a block of Centre Street to traffic
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst January 11, 2017 9:00 p.m. Despite [...]
Elvis is alive and well – An opinion
Submitted by Tony Crawford January 11, 2017 3:35 p.m. Did you know Elvis is alive [...]
Beech Street restaurant opening
Gerry Clare Roving Reporter Photos courtesy of Tom Clare January 10, 2017 12:54 p.m. If [...]
Nassau County Planning Department to host informational session on proposed cell tower
Media Release Nassau County Planning Department Submitted by Courtney McCranie January 10, 2017 10:00 a.m. [...]
Island Chamber Singers invited to perform at Carnegie Hall with conductor Dr. Erin Freeman
Press Release January 9, 2017 4:00 p.m. Outstanding music program receives special invitation Distinguished [...]
Airport welcome center update: on track for March 2018 occupancy
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst January 9, 2017 10:00 a.m. [...]
Fernandina Beach stormwater master plan update
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst January 9, 2017 8:00 a.m. The [...]
Be part of the solution.
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst January 9. 2017 1:00 a.m. [...]
Airport Manager released after short tenure with city
City of Fernandina Beach Press Release Dale Martin, City Manager January 8, 2017 1:11 p.m.
Amelia Island revealed . . .
Submitted by Elizabeth Wilkes www.elizabethwilkesphotography.com January 8, 2016 1:00 a.m. Editor’s Note: Libby Wilkes and [...]
Florida’s High School Graduation rates for 2015-16 recently released
Submitted by Kathy Burns, Nassau County School Superintendent Schools in Communities: News from the Nassau [...]
There’s an app for that (but it might be fake)
By Ari Lazarus Consumer Education Specialist, FTC January 7, 2017 1:00 p.m. As more and [...]
The future of “Fred’s tree”
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst January 6, 2017 4:15 p.m. It’s [...]
FBCC approves density increase for Central Business District on First Reading with unanimous vote
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst January 6, 2017 3:48 p.m. [...]
Nassau County Legislative Delegation accepts Ocean Highway & Port Authority proposed charter changes
Submitted by Susan Hardee Steger January 6, 2017 01:07 p.m. State Senator Aaron Bean [...]
Nassau Education Foundation recipient of Francesco Attesti Piano Concert
Media Release Nassau Education Foundation Submitted by Schexnayder January 6, 2017 11:00 a.m. The Rotary [...]
Weekly comments from Dale Martin
Dale Martin City Manager Fernandina Beach January 6, 2017 1:00 a.m. Prior to the end [...]
Bowled over
Evelyn C. McDonald Arts & Culture Reporter January 5, 2017 3:02 p.m. Before Christmas I [...]
Timeshare resale fail
by Colleen Tressler Consumer Education Specialist, FTC January 5, 2017 1:15 p.m. If you’re [...]
Rotary Club spotlights ShelterBox efforts at January 11th meeting
Submitted by Pam Crouser, Rotary Club of Fernandina January 5, 2017 10:00 a.m. The [...]
Coastal Cottage names horse mascot in honor of fallen Nassau County Deputy
Submitted by Peggy Albrecht January 5, 2017 9:02 a.m. Coastal Cottage, Amelia Island’s new [...]
DeNucci’s helps out the Barnabas Center on New Year’s Day
Submitted by Rose Bennett January 4, 2017 7:00 p.m. DeNucci’s Soft Serve on Sadler Rd. [...]
American Legion Florida Commander honors local vets
Press Release Veterans Council of Nassau County In Service to Veterans of All Eras and [...]
Baptist Medical Nassau Auxiliary welcomes First 2017 Baby in Nassau County
Photo and Information provided by Becky White January 4, 2017 3:00 p.m.
State Senator Aaron Bean opens new office near River City Marketplace
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst January 4, 2017 11:30 a.m. [...]
Never Too Late . . . Robinson Runs Past Her Comfort Zone
By Bill Pennington January 4, 2017 1:00 a.m. For her first half century of life, [...]
New students become acclimated to Take Stock Nassau Program
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Dr. Andrea Cummings, Executive Director [email protected] 904.548.4464 Or Dee Torre Kauffman [...]
Police Department will deploy Body Cameras in 2017
Submitted by Chief Jim Hurley Fernandina Beach Police Department January 3, 2017 10:00 a.m. Beginning [...]
Golf Club of Amelia cell tower placement on “pause” – County meeting re-scheduled to February 23
January 3, 2017 1:00 a.m. Editor’s Note: The Fernandina Observer received a letter addressed to [...]
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
December 24, 2016 Editor’s Note: Since our volunteer staff wishes to enjoy time with family [...]
A Fernandina style New Year’s Eve – Shrimp Drop to take place December 31
Photo courtesy of Lea Gallardo December 22, 2016 1:00 a.m.
Weekly comments from Dale Martin
Dale Martin City Manager Fernandina Beach December 23, 2016 1:00 a.m. Last week, the City [...]
Eight Flags Energy combined heat and power plant (CHP) named best CHP Project of 2016
Media Release December 22, 2016 10:17 a.m. Power Engineering magazine has named the Chesapeake Utilities [...]
Shanea Jones to replace retiring Nassau County Manager – Employment Contract approved on 4 – 0 vote
Information obtained from The Nassau County Insider December 22, 2016 7:04 a.m. Editor’s Note: Shanea [...]
FBCC ends 2016 on a green note
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst December 21, 2016 12:06 p.m. The [...]
Changes coming for Nassau County Courts
Submitted by Teresa J. Sopp Attorney at Law December 21, 2016 10:33 a.m. According to [...]
J. McLaughlin announces new location on Amelia Island
Press Release www.jmclaughlin.com December 21, 2016 11:18 a.m. J.McLaughlin the classic American clothing and accessories [...]
Amelia Island History Museum Evacuated
Press Release Fernandina Beach Fire/Rescue Ty Silcox, Chief December 21, 2016 5:44 a.m. The Fernandina [...]
Happy Holidays 2016
Evelyn C. McDonald Arts & Culture Reporter December 21, 2016 1:00 a.m. Funny how we [...]
Update – Two cannonballs at Amelia Island Museum of History possibly live
Submitted by Susan Hardee Steger December 20, 2016 4:46 p.m. Phyllis Davis, director of the [...]