FERNANDINA BEACH WEATHER
WANTED: a city manager for Fernandina Beach

Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst July 15, 2015 5:41 a.m. The [...]

Local pest companies merge

Submitted by Gerry Clare Roving Reporter July 14, 2015 1:00 a.m. Kelley Termite and Pest [...]

The 2015 Nassau County Citizens’ Guide

PRESS RELEASE July 13, 2015 5:07 p.m. Vicki P. Cannon, Nassau County Supervisor of Elections, [...]

Airport Evaluation Committee selects 8 Flags Aviation as City partner

Submitted by Susan Hardee Steger July 13, 2015 1:00 a.m. On Wednesday, July 8, four [...]

Fernandina Beach College of Allied Health aims to meet demand for nurses

Submitted by Nassau County Economic Development Board July 12, 2015 5:00 p.m.   “Medical careers [...]

State Representative Adkins to Hold Community Meeting July 20

PRESS RELEASE July 12, 2015 2:26 p.m. State Representative Janet Adkins will be hosting a [...]

Amelia Island revealed . . .

Submitted by Priscilla Footlik July 12, 2015 1:00 a.m. Editor’s Note: Priscilla has lived on [...]

Public invited to FIND reception and meeting, July 17 & 18

July 11, 2015 11:00 a.m.

What does City Charter Section 10 mean?

Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst July 10, 2015 7:25 a.m. During [...]

State Historical Marker application submitted for Peck High

City of Fernandina Beach Press Release Submitted by Adrienne Burke Community Development Director July 9, [...]

Beach access rumble not over yet

Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst July 9, 2015 3:52 p.m. If [...]

Fernandina Beach Business and Building Starts: June 2015

Submitted by Suanne Z.Thamm Reporter – News Analyst July 9, 2015 4:00 p.m. The Fernandina [...]

14 & Under Babe Ruth All-Star Team advances to State Tournament

Submitted by Brett Steger July 9, 2015, 2:26 p.m. The 14 & Under Babe Ruth [...]

FBCC greenlights first phase of riverfront park

Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst July 9, 2015 11:17 a.m. Toward [...]

Marina dredging project update

Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst July 9, 2015 8:16 a.m. Local [...]

Firefighters support library improvements

Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst July 9, 2015 8:06 a.m. Fernandina [...]

15-Minute sign-up rule to speak at FBCC meetings

Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst July 9, 2015 8:02 a.m. If [...]

Fernandina Observer recovers from technical issues

Submitted by Susan Hardee Steger July 8, 2015, 7:15 p.m. Today was not a good [...]

WestRock begins operations with completion of merger of MeadWestvaco and RockTenn

Submitted by Nassau County Economic Development Board July 8, 2015, 7:00 p.m. WestRock Company (NYSE:WRK) [...]

Organized Firefighters of Fernandina Beach donate to library

Submitted by Wilma Allen Friends of the Library Communication Chair July 8, 2015 6:31 p.m. [...]

Nassau County budget maximum millage to be set July 27

FISCAL PLAN UNDER REVIEW CRAWFORD NOT PRESENT Submitted by Adam Kaufman July 7, 2015, 6:00 [...]

Surprising twist: OHPA, citizens close to agreement

Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst July 7, 2015 2:12 p.m. Note: [...]

How to create a charter county government

Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst July 6, 2015 1:00 a.m.   [...]

Fernandina Beach High School Class of 1985 to celebrate 30 year reunion

Submitted by Arlene Rowland Scott May 31, 2015 6:00 p.m. FBHS 30 YEAR Class Reunion. [...]

Central Park

Submitted by Evelyn C. McDonald Arts & Culture Reporter July 6, 2015 2:00 p.m. I [...]

Amelia Island revealed . . .

Submitted by Len Kreger July 5, 2015 1:00 a.m. Editor’s Note:  According to Len Kreger, [...]

Historic Fernandina July 4th Fireworks

Media Release July 2, 2015 5:00 p.m.

The Fernandina Observer wishes our readers a happy, safe July 4th!

July 4, 2015 1:00 a.m. I like to see a man proud of the place [...]

Nassau County Board Chairman responds to Clerk of Courts

Submitted by Pat Edwards Chairman Nassau County Board of Commissioners July 3, 2015, 5:00 p.m.

Community celebrates 15 years of inspiring tours with Amelia River Cruises

Submitted by Karen Thompson Features Reporter July 3, 2015 11:20 a.m. It was a beautiful [...]

Charli Leniston is artist of the month at the Gilded Dolphin

The Gilded Dolphin Art Studio and Gallery 2 S. 2nd St. Fernandina Beach 32034 Charli [...]

Nassau County Sheriff’s Office conducts “Operation Sorry for the Weight”

NEWS RELEASE Nassau County Sheriff’s Office Bill Leeper, Sheriff July 2, 2015, 1:00 p.m. The [...]

Following Burton & Associates Workshop – Nassau County Clerk responds to commissioner request

Submitted by Liz Rodriguez Executive Projects Coordinator Nassau County Clerk of the Circuit Court July [...]

‘A disturbing view’ – Nassau County Commissioners gaze at a fiscal cliff

Submitted by Adam Kaufman A Special Report June 30, 2015 6:00 p.m. “The view is [...]

City of Fernandina Beach cracking down on illegal short term rentals

City of Fernandina Beach Police Department Press Release 1525 Lime Street, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034 [...]

Here Be Dragons – Island Art Association

Submitted by Evelyn C. McDonald Arts & Culture Reporter July 1, 2015 1:00 p.m. There [...]

Kids Tennis Camp at Kraft Ten Acres

Submitted by Gerry Clare Roving Reporter June 30, 2015, 1:00 a.m. If you are driving [...]

Implementation of the 5th Edition Florida Building Code

Submitted Press Release, Fernandina Beach Building Department June 29, 2015 7:00 p.m. The City of Fernandina [...]

Fernandina Beach Business and Building Starts: May 2015

Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst June 29, 2015 1:00 p.m.   [...]

GrowFL Announces 2015 Florida Companies to Watch Finalists

Submitted by Karen Shexnayder Nassau Economic Development Board June 28, 2015 7:00 p.m. GrowFL has [...]

Amelia Island revealed . . .

Submitted by Marianna McIntrye June 28, 2015 1:00 a.m. Editor’s Note: Marianna McIntyre serves as [...]

No Main Beach waterslide this summer

Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst June 27, 2015 10:16 a.m. At [...]

Waterfront Park Plan changes parking configuration for Lot B

Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst June 26, 2015 7:05 p.m. Fernandina [...]

FBCC selects firm of Colin Baenziger & Associates to lead search for new city manager

Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst June 26, 2015 3:03 p.m. On [...]

Beach Access 33 controversy appears settled

Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst June 26, 2015 10:45 Although it [...]

Charter vs. non-charter county government

Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst June 25, 2015 5:00 p.m. (Second [...]

“I think we have a solution everybody will be happy with . . .”

Submitted by Deborah Lavery Powers Staff Reporter June 25, 2015 6:30 p.m. Citizens who have [...]

The Future of Nassau County Government

Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst June 25, 2015 7:08 a.m. Nassau [...]

City of Fernandina Beach Fire Chief selected

Media Release City of Fernandina Beach June 24, 2015 12:01 p.m. The City of Fernandina [...]

Governor Rick Scott’s vetoes not kind to Nassau County

Submitted by Susan Hardee Steger June 23, 2015  5:02 p.m. According to the Florida Times [...]

Burglary at Vintage Vendors

City of Fernandina Beach Press Release Submitted by James T. Hurley, Chief June 23, 2015 [...]

Local law enforcement recognition

City of Fernandina Beach Police Department Press Release Submitted by James T. Hurley, Chief June [...]

Bean and Adkins secure 1 million for St Johns River Ferry

SENATOR AARON BEAN REPRESENTATIVE JANET ADKINS Contact: Meghan Tarsitano [email protected] 904-553-1991 June 22, 2015 11:15 [...]

Fernandina Beach City Attorney joins “Florida’s Legal Elite”

Submitted by Susan Hardee Steger June 22, 2015 6:38 a.m. Tammi Bach, city attorney for [...]

Amelia Island revealed . . .

Submitted by Walter Milton June 21, 2015 5:37 a.m. Editor’s Note: Walter Milton is a [...]

Nassau County Council on Aging welcomes new marketing manager

CONTACT: Melanie Ferreira Marketing/Communications Manager Office: 904.261.0701 x 101 CELL: 904.557.1860 June 20, 2015 7:50 [...]

Macedonia AME Church invites community to Father’s Day service

Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst June 19, 2015 7:41 a.m. Macedonia [...]

Fernandina Beach City Commission meeting – Bits and pieces

Submitted by Eric Bartelt June 18, 2015 9:02 p.m. Other noteworthy items on the June [...]

No support on Commissioner Gass’ attempt to censure Poynter and Lentz

Submitted by Eric Bartelt June 18, 2015 1:40 p.m. In addition to the controversial Land [...]

Drawdown begins on Isle de Mai subdivision pond

Submitted by Susan Hardee Steger June 18, 2015 3:48 a.m. On June 18, at 9:00 [...]

Citizens’ attempt to amend City’s Land Development Code fails

Submitted by Eric Bartelt June 18, 2015 9:40 a.m. An overflow crowd greeted Fernandina Beach [...]

Bank robbery suspect arrested by Nassau County Sheriff’s Office

Nassau County Sheriff’s Office Press Release Submitted by Bill Leeper, Sheriff June 17, 2015 4:22 [...]

Volunteer Center’s G.O.K.I.D.S. 15th annual campaign underway

Nassau County Volunteer Center Press Release Submitted by Gail Shults 261-2771, [email protected] June 17, 2015 [...]

Arson leads to death investigation

Fernandina Beach Police Department Press Release Submitted by James T. Hurley, Chief June 17, 2015 [...]

And the walls came tumbling down . . .

Submitted by Susan Hardee Steger June 16, 2015 3:45 p.m. Demolition of a 1950’s red [...]

Full house expected at tonight’s Fernandina Beach City Commission Meeting

Submitted by Susan Hardee Steger June 16, 2015 9:06 a.m. A packed house is expected [...]

Nassau County Sheriff graduates from FBI National Academy

Nassau County Sheriff’s Office Press Release Submitted by Bill Leeper, Sheriff (904) 225-0331 June 15, [...]

North Front Street drain work underway

Submitted by Susan Hardee Steger June 15, 2015 10:33 a.m. Work began today on a [...]

Amelia Island revealed . . .

Submitted by Lee Anne White www.leeannewhite.com June 14, 2015 1:00 a.m. Editor’s Note: As a [...]

A call to action as Fernandina Beach City Commission considers Land Development Code Amendment – An opinion

Submitted by Chip Ross June 12, 2015 7:00 a.m. The Ocean Highway Port Authority oversees [...]

School Board Member and Educator Kathy Burns announces bid for Nassau County Superintendent of Schools

For Immediate Release Contact: Dr. Kathy Knight Burns 904-545-4756 [email protected] June 11, 2015 1:00 a.m. [...]

Nassau County Independent reports possible conclusion to Fernandina Beach Fire Chief search

Submitted by Susan Hardee Steger June 10, 2015 7:51 p.m. Three months after the reassignment [...]

20th Annual ‘ART off the Wall Exhibit’ – June 13

Submitted by Paul Massing Island Art Association Portrait Drawing Workshop Leader June 10, 2015 3:00 [...]

Music Man production to benefit Communities in Schools

Submitted by Renee L. Thompson Executive Producer Nassau Community Players June 11, 2015 2:00 p.m.

City Commission considers support and funding for Florida Main Street Program

Submitted by Susan Hardee Steger June 10, 2015 1:26 p.m. On June 9, 2015, the [...]