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Amelia Island revealed . . .

By Mark Gearis July 2, 2022 Editor’s Note:  You might say Mark is a night [...]

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Jul

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Pat’s Wildways: Backyard Barnyard

By Pat Foster-Turley June 30, 2022 During our early years in our home bordering a [...]

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Jun

Featured Story General

Cargo Ship Fire at Port of Fernandina

Fernandina Beach Fire Department Ty Silcox, Fire Chief Press Release www.fbfl.us June 27, 2022 At [...]

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Jun

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Amelia Island revealed . . .

By Buddy Price Buddy Price Photography June 25, 2022 Editor’s Note: Buddy Price is from [...]

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Jun

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Pat’s Wildways: Retirement Home for Horses

By Pat Foster-Turley June 23, 2022 Like many girls, I grew up enamored with horses. [...]

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Jun

General Non-Profits

Nassau Habitat for Humanity to Unveil Expansion Plans

Nassau Habitat for Humanity Press Release Submitted by Cindy Jacoby June 21, 2022 Nassau Habitat [...]

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Jun

Featured Story Nature

Amelia Island revealed . . .

Photographs by Hal and Kirsten Snyder Information from Bill George June 18, 2022 The Snyder [...]

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Jun

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Pat’s Wildways: Amelia River Cruising

By Pat Foster-Turley June 13, 2022 It’s good to be back again writing my columns [...]

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Jun

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Amelia Island revealed . . .

By Wayne Howard June 4, 2022 Editor’s Note: For our readers who miss the pier [...]

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Jun

General

It’s Official! Aaron Bean Enters Race in Newly Formed 4th Congressional District

Florida Politics By A. G. Gancarski June 3, 2022 A leader in the Florida Senate [...]

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Jun

Arts & Culture Featured Story

Amelia Island revealed . . .

May 28, 2022 [...]

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May

Featured Story

VFW Post 4351 to host Memorial Day Ceremony – May 30

City of Fernandina Beach May 27, 2022 Memorial Day Ceremony Monday, May 30, 2022 11:00 [...]

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May

General

Rabbits Dumped on City Greenway

City of Fernandina Beach Kathy Russell Egans Creek Greenway May 26, 2022 Really? It’s happened [...]

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May

County News

Citizens fill Nassau County Board of Commission Chambers to protest 50 Acre Development . . . and the people won

By Cindy Jackson Reporter May 24, 2022 On May 24, 2022, the James S. Page [...]

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May

County News

Nassau County Commissioners reject 85-foot tower settlement

Florida Politics By Wes Wolffe May 24, 2022 Riverstone’s next possible move is filing a [...]

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May

General

Tourists Flocking to Amelia Island Despite Increasing Costs

Florida Politics By Wes Wolffe May 22, 2022 Occupancy is up 8% at hotels, while [...]

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May

Arts & Culture Featured Story

Amelia Island revealed . . .

By Brett Lupfer May 21, 2022 Editor’s Note: Brett Lupfer is a professional photographer/videographer who [...]

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May

General

Fernandina Beach Rotary Club awards college scholarships to Fernandina Beach High School students

Fernandina Beach Rotary Club Press Release Submitted by Larry Myers May 21, 2022 The Fernandina [...]

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May

General

The Observer Is Hiring

By Mike Phillips May 16, 2022 “A few early priorities: people who would like to [...]

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May

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Gov. DeSantis appoints Cord Byrd as Secretary of State

Florida Politics By Renzo Downey May 16, 2022 Secretary of State Laurel Lee, who is rumored [...]

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May
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In honor of Fernandina Observer’s 10 Year Anniversary – Reflections and appreciation

By Susan Hardee Sreger Editor May 11, 2022   Ten years ago, the Fernandina Observer [...]

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May

City News

Unofficial World Record Set at Central Park Playground

May 11, 2022 [...]

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May

General

Amelia Island revealed . . . A Look Back
May 10, 2022

By Carollee Addams Editor’s Note: This  Carollee Addams” photograph is one in a series of [...]

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Amelia Island revealed . . . A Look Back

By Priscilla Footlik May 10, 2022 Editor’s Note: We will be posting past “Amelia Island [...]

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May

Featured Story General

“How to create a charter county government” A look back

By Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst Originally posted  July 2015 Editor’s Note: We [...]

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May

Featured Story

Faux Fernandina – A Hurricane Dora photo – A look back

By Susan Hardee Steger May 9,  2022 Originally posted June 2017 Editor’s Note:  This story [...]

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May

Featured Story

Fernandina’s Shrimping Industry: Storied Past, Uncertain Future – A Look Back

By Anne H. Oman Reporter-At-Large May 8, 2022 April 3, 2019 10:30 a.m. Editor’s Note: [...]

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May

Featured Story

Police blotter blast – A look back

By Deborah Lavery Powers May 6, 2020 Originally posted December 2012 Editor’s Note: Deborah Powers [...]

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May

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At random – A look back

By Evelyn C. McDonald Arts & Culture Reporter May 6, 2022 Originally posted March 12, [...]

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May

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Impact Fees “A Paper Napkin Calculation?” – A look back

By Adam Kaufman Legal Analyst May 5, 2022 Originally posted Dec 5, 2013 Editor’s Note: [...]

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May

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Public art on display on Amelia Island – A look back

By Cindy Jackson Reporter Photos courtesy of Lauri deGaris May 5, 2022 Originally posted November [...]

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May

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Pat’s Wildways: Happening at the inlet – A look back

  By Pat Foster-Turley May 2022 First posted June 2021 Editor’s Note: We asked Pat [...]

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May

Featured Story

“You ain’t cool if you ain’t riding a mule!” – A look back

By Gerry Clare Roving Reporter May 2022 First Posted November 08,  2013 Editor’s Note: Gerry Clare [...]

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May

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Pat’s Wildways: Heirloom pecans disappearing

By Pat Foster-Turley, Ph.D. April 28, 2022 It seems like just yesterday I was roaming [...]

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Apr

General

Needed: A Bird Rehab Facility in Nassau County

By Anne H Oman Reporter-at-Large April 25, 2022 In the back of Terri Oliver’s gray, [...]

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Apr

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“History of Fernandina Waterfront”

By William L. Tilson E.C.”Clinch” Kavanaugh April 25, 2022 The Amelia Island Museum of History [...]

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Apr

Arts & Culture Featured Story

Amelia Island revealed . . .

By Lea Gallardo First posted in 2013 April 23, 2022   Editor’s note: This Sunday [...]

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Apr

Featured Story General Nature

Pat’s Wildways: Leaping Lizards

By Pat-Foster-Turley Ph.D. April 21. 2022 It doesn’t take long for new north Florida residents [...]

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Apr

City News

Groundbreaking at municipal airport for new Fernandina Beach Fire/Rescue station

City of Fernandina Beach April 21, 2022 [...]

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Apr

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Amelia Island revealed . . .

By Dana Hermanson April 16, 2022 Editor’s Note:  Dana Hermanson and his wife Heather are [...]

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Apr

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Good pond, bad pond

By Pat Foster-Turley April 14, 2022 It’s been a few weeks since I’ve given you [...]

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Apr

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Fernandina Observer announces new leadership

By Susan Hardee Steger Editor April 13, 2022     On May 12, after ten [...]

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Apr

County News

Construction workers unearth human bones on Amelia Island?

Nassau County Sheriff’s Office Press Release Submitted by Alicia Tarancon April 12, 2022 [...]

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Apr

Arts & Culture Things to do

Matilda the Musical opens at Amelia Community Theatre on April 14

Amelia Community Theatre Press Release By Linda McClane April 11, 2022 Amelia Community Theatre presents [...]

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Apr

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Amelia Island revealed . . .

By Susan Jordan April 9, 2022   Editor’s Note: Susan Jordan and her husband made [...]

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Apr

Arts & Culture Things to do

Summer theatre camps at Amelia Community Theatre

Amelia Community Theatre Press Release By Linda McClane April 8, 2022 Registration is open for [...]

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Apr

General

American White Pelicans near you

By Bill George President Amelia Island Bird Club April 4, 2022 The American White Pelican [...]

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Apr

Featured Story Nature

Amelia Island revealed . . .

By Hal and Kirsten Snyder April 2, 2022 Editor’s Note:  First posted in July of [...]

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Apr

City News

City to the rescue at Seaside Park

City of Fernandina Beach March 30, 2022 [...]

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Mar

Featured Story Nature

Amelia Island revealed . . .

By Michael Leary March 26, 2022 A recent walk through the Greenway reminded me of [...]

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Mar

General

Attention Fernandina Beach High School Seniors!

City of Fernandina Beach March 26, 2022       We’re partnering with the Fernandina [...]

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Mar

General Non-Profits

Nassau Habitat holds online Silent Auction – Open to all

Nassau Habitat for Humanity Submitted by Cindy Jacoby March 22, 2022 To view and bid [...]

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Mar

City News

City Police Auxiliary Corps recognized for dedicated service to our community

Fernandina Beach Police Department March 23, 2022 WE APPRECIATE OUR VOLUNTEERS! We also appreciate Ms. [...]

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Mar

Featured Story General

U13 Amelia Island Youth Soccer headed to state finals

By Catherine Oliver March 22, 2022 U13 Amelia Island Youth Soccer’s competitive travel team came [...]

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Mar

City News

Tour Bus troubles in downtown Fernandina Beach

Photos and Information By Pat Foster-Turley March 21, 2022 Editor’s Note:  Yesterday, Pat Foster-Turley, nature [...]

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Mar

Arts & Culture Featured Story

Amelia Island revealed . . .

By Stephen Mintz March 19, 2022 Editor’s Note: Stephen H. Mintz, MD is a retired [...]

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Mar

Featured Story Nature

Pat’s Wildways: Silk Moth Cocoons

By Pat Foster-Turley, Ph.D. March 17, 2022 My friend Susan Gallion was taking care of [...]

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Mar

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Amelia Island revealed . . .

By Bill Birdsong March 12, 2022 Editor’s Note: William Birdsong was born in Jacksonville, Florida [...]

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Mar

Featured Story Nature

Pat’s Wildways: Nature took its course

By Pat Foster-Turley March 10, 2022   Caption:  Two groups of feral cats at the [...]

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Mar

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Pat’s Wildways: Backyard fire

By Pat Foster-Turley, Ph.D. March 3, 2022 This is the time of year when I [...]

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Mar

General

Hundreds attend Prayer Vigil for Ukraine

Kathryn K. Bynum, Photographer www.saltykat.com March 3, 2022   Opening Prayer read by  Memorial United [...]

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Mar

County News

Board of County Commission votes 4-1 for development approval on First Coast Highway & Julia

By Cindy Jackson Reporter March 2, 2022 “Assistant County Attorney Denise May stated, “Development rights [...]

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Mar

General

Friends of the Library Book Sale – March 17, 18, 19

Friends of the Library Press Release Submitted by Jody Mackle February 28, 2022 [...]

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Feb

General

Amelia Island revealed . . .

By Evelyn C. McDonald February 26, 2022   Editor’s Note: Evelyn C. McDonald is not [...]

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Feb

Featured Story Nature

Pat’s Wildways: Day trip to Palatka

By Pat Foster-Turley, Ph.D. February 23, 2022                                                                                                                                         I’m not someone who enjoys driving—if I was [...]

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Feb

General

Road naming ceremony held in honor of Bill Howard

Nassau County Insider February 16, 2022   On, Friday, February 11, 2022, the Board of [...]

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Feb

Featured Story General Nature

Pat’s Wildways: Pond birds interactions

By Pat Foster-Turley, Ph.D. February 17, 2022   Well, I’m back from a vacation in [...]

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Feb

City News

FBCC votes 3-2 against funding Central Park playground equipment as “emergency.”

Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst February 17, 2022   There were [...]

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Feb

City News

Work progressing on Amelia Riverfront shore stabilization project and walkway

Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst February 16, 2022 At the end [...]

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Feb

City News County News

City pays double in generosity – An opinion

By Faith Ross February 14, 2022 Recently, a movie theatre on the island closed. Some [...]

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Feb

Featured Story Nature

Pat’s Wildways: Wildlife viewing from our seats in Costa Rica

By Pat Foster-Turley, Ph.D. February 10, 2022   Poor Bucko, with his bad leg, could [...]

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Feb

General

Beach smoking change heads to final Senate Committee after amendment

By Kelly Hayes FloridaPolitics.com February 8, 2022 ‘Cigarette butts are one of Florida’s largest environmental [...]

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Feb

General Non-Profits

Local volunteers prepare 45,000 meals to help eradicate hunger

By Susan Hardee Steger February 7, 2022 In less than 2 hours, 200 volunteers packaged [...]

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Feb

Featured Story Nature

Amelia Island revealed . . .

By Bruce Stambaugh February 5, 2022       A note from Bruce Stambaugh:  As [...]

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Feb

Featured Story Nature

Pat’s Wildways: A horse ride in paradise

Pat Foster-Turley, Ph.D. February 3, 2022   The last column I wrote for the Fernandina [...]

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Feb

General

“Soul of the Long Gray Line” – The untold story of the Black Cadets of West Point

  Media Release February 1, 2022   A History Presentation By Mike Kegler, West Point [...]

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Feb

Featured Story

A journey through eBay uncovers a glimpse of Fernandina’s historic past

By Susan Hardee Steger January 31, 2022 One afternoon, one of my Davis cousins sent [...]

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Jan

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Foar From Home’s arrival in Antigua expected Tuesday, February 1

By Susan Hardee Steger Updated at 3:30 p.m. January 31, 2022   With 55 miles [...]

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Jan

Featured Story

Amelia Island revealed . . .

By Dana Hermanson January 29, 2022 Editor’s Note: Dana Hermanson and his wife Heather are [...]

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Jan

Featured Story

Foar From Home in final stretch – Donations exceed $812,000

By Susan Hardee Steger January 28, 2022 A group of four local veterans, Billy Cimino, [...]

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Jan

City News

FBCC: Retreat? Advance? or Maintain Status Quo?

Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst January 27, 2022 On January 26, [...]

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Jan

Featured Story Non-Profits

Upcoming events for Amelia Island Book Festival – Authors in Schools, One Book One Community and more

Amelia Island Book Festival Submitted by Diana Frank Communications Director January 26, 2022   The [...]

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Jan

Featured Story

Foar From Home less than 400 miles from final destination – ETA January 29

January 25, 2022 A group of four local veterans, Billy Cimino, Cameron Hansen, Hupp Huppmann, [...]

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Jan

County News

Public Hearings to be held on parcel located at 5456 First Coast Hwy

January 24, 2022 Nassau County Notice of Public Hearing   Location of Property: 5456 First [...]

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Jan

General Nature

Old Town Sugarberry named “Florida Champion”

By Chris Hastings January 20, 2022 In Honor of Arbor Day (January 21)     [...]

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Jan

General

Foar From Home – An underwater view

January 19, 2022   Four local veterans, Paul Lore, Hupp Huppmann, William Cimino, Cameron Hansen, [...]

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Jan

Featured Story

Foar From Home continues on its journey – “Less than a 1000”

January 18, 202 Less Than 1,000 By LuLu Huppmann Hupp ‘s Huppmann’s Wife January 17, [...]

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Jan

Featured Story

Martin Luther King Day – “I have a dream that one day . . .”

January 17, 2022     [...]

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Jan

Featured Story

Amelia Island revealed . . .

By David Lee Roberts January 16, 2022 “Christmas Past” Photo courtesy of David Roberts[/caption Editor’s [...]

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Jan

County News Covid-19

Florida Department of Health COVID-19 Weekly Situation Report – Week ending January 13, 2022

Florida Department of Health January 14, 2022 Editor’s Note:  Don’t be fooled!  There is a [...]

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Jan

City News

FBCC and NCSB meet at Fernandina Beach City Hall

Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst January 12, 2022   The Fernandina [...]

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12
Jan

Featured Story

After battling challenging seas, ‘Foar From Home’ hits smooth waters – Day 29

Foar From Home January 10, 2022 Editor’s Note:  Foar From Home, a group of four [...]

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10
Jan

Featured Story Nature

Pat’s Wildways: Wild dogs on Amelia Island

By Pat Foster-Turley January 6, 2022 Here on Amelia Island we have a few types [...]

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Jan

City News

Work to begin soon on fire station at Fernandina Beach Airport

Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst January 5, 2022   At the [...]

05
Jan

City News

Fernandina Beach Mayor has contracted covid.

Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst January 5, 2022 Vice Mayor Len [...]

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05
Jan

Featured Story

Foar From Home “Monday Munchies” update and more . . .

Foar From Home Video by Hupp Huppmann January 4, 2022 Editor’s Note:  As  four local [...]

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04
Jan

Featured Story

Amelia Island Book Festival begins 20th anniversary with gala event February 18

Amelia Island Book Festival Press Release Submitted by Diana Frank Director of Communications January 3, [...]

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Jan

Featured Story General

New Years Eve on Centre Street Fernandina – Fireworks begin at 7:00 p.m.

City of Fernandina Beach December 30. 2021 City offices are closed tomorrow, December 31, in [...]

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Dec

General

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

A Michael Leary Photo December 24, 2021 Editor’s Note: The staff of the Fernandina Observer [...]

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Dec
Nassau County Sheriff’s Office receives donation for ‘Project Lifesaver’

Nassau County Sheriff’s Office April 24, 2022   The Nassau County Sheriff’s Office would like [...]

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Apr
Warning: Callers are impersonating FTC Commissioner Noah Phillips

By Jennifer Leach, FTC Consumer Advisor April 24, 2022 You’re minding your business and the [...]

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Apr
Marina Restaurant closes after 50 years in business

April 24, 2022 Updated April 25, 2022     Yesterday,  Fernandina said goodbye to the [...]

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Apr
Amelia Island revealed . . .

By Lea Gallardo First posted in 2013 April 23, 2022   Editor’s note: This Sunday [...]

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Apr
Fernandina Beach Police Department raises money for Special Olympics

Fernandina Beach Police Department April 23. 2022   [...]

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Apr
Did you use Western Union to pay a scammer?

By Bridget Small FTC Consumer Affairs April 21, 2022 Refunds are still available to people [...]

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Apr
Arts in the Park Festival at Crooked River State Park – May 7

Friends of Crooked River State Park Press Release By Mary Love April 23, 2022 Friends [...]

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Apr
Reject a job or money-making scam offer

By Bridget Small FTC Consumer Advocate April 18, 2022   Financial Literacy Month is a [...]

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Apr
Front Porch Beads gives again . . .

Front Porch Beads By Frances Peters April 23, 2022 Front Porch Beaders recently visited Habitat [...]

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Apr
Florida Department of Health situation report – Week ending April 15 – 21

Florida Department of Health April 22, 2022                 [...]

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Apr
Nassau County road & lane closures: week of April 23-29, 2022

State Road A1A  Nighttime multiple lane closures Sunday from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. for [...]

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Apr
Board of County Commission discusses Tributary Community Park Development and American Beach

By Cindy Jackson Reporter April 22, 2022 Parks and recreation and impact fees are often [...]

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Apr
A warning to local property owners courtesy of the Amelia Tree Conservancy

April 22, 2022 A tree company has been knocking on doors and distributing flyers to [...]

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Apr
Nassau County Law Enforcement Memorial Event – May 4

April 20, 2022 [...]

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Apr
Local children’s book author wins “Mom’s Choice Award

Media Release April 22, 2022 Nassau County local and former Callahan teacher Victoria Scudder (nee [...]

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Apr
Plant Sale Saturday at Central Park – 9 – 1

City of Fernandina Beach April 22, 2022 [...]

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Apr
Lack of trust, communication over impact fees delays American Beach vote

By Wes Wolfe FloridaPolitics.com April 21, 2022   It’s an administrative act to allow the [...]

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22
Apr
Supply chain disruptions mean delays, warehouse need at Fernandina Port

By Wes Wolfe FloridaPolitics.com April 22, 2022 The freight’s there, it just needs someone to [...]

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22
Apr
Weekly comments from Dale Martin – Projects update

By Dale Martin City Manager Fernandina Beach April 22, 2022 “The riverwalk extending south from [...]

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Apr
CRAAB briefs Commissioners on goals and strategies.

Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst April 21, 2022 The Fernandina Beach [...]

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Apr
Drug bust in Fernandina Beach leads to arrest

Nassau County Sheriff’s Office Bill Leeper, Sheriff Press Release April 21, 2022 Fernandina Beach, Fla. [...]

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Apr
Pat’s Wildways: Leaping Lizards

By Pat-Foster-Turley Ph.D. April 21. 2022 It doesn’t take long for new north Florida residents [...]

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21
Apr
Groundbreaking at municipal airport for new Fernandina Beach Fire/Rescue station

City of Fernandina Beach April 21, 2022 [...]

1 Comment

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Apr
Reduced air pollution results in fewer heart attacks?

American Heart Association Press Release April 21, 2022 Reduced air pollution in the U.S. during [...]

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21
Apr
FWC to meet May 3 and 4 in Gainesville

Press Release April 18, 2022     The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) [...]

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Apr
Fernandina Beach Fire Department responds to commercial vehicle fire

Fernandina Beach Fire Department April 21, 2022 Editor’s Note:  Last month, the Fernandina Beach Fire [...]

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Apr
Amelia Island holding inaugural ‘Downtown to Dunes’ cleanup event
April 21, 2022

Media Release April 21, 2022 Beach and downtown litter collection, followed by volunteer appreciation celebration [...]

Fernandina Beach Police Department ‘Spotlight’ – Officer James Ennis

Fernandina Beach Police Department Press Release April 20, 2022 This week’s employee spotlight is on [...]

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Apr
City proclaims April 19, 2022 “National Arbor Day”

Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst April 21, 2022 The City of [...]

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Apr
Breeze Airways to introduce new nonstop route from Jacksonville to New York City’s Westchester Airport

Jacksonville Aviation Authority April 20, 2022 [Jacksonville, FL – 20 April 2022] – Breeze Airways is [...]

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Apr
Order — Counter Order — Disorder?

Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst April 20, 2022 It remains to [...]

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20
Apr
Fernandina Beach Monthly Budget report for March 2022

By Pauline Testagrose City of Fernandina Beach Comptroller April 20, 2022 [City Comptroller Pauline Testagrose [...]

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Apr
City of Fernandina Beach job openings

City of Fernandina Beach April 20, 2022 [...]

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Apr
‘No beef’ with cruises at Fernandina Port after talks

By Wes Wolfe FloridaPolitics.com April 20, 2022 The belief was WestRock’s deal with the Port [...]

20
Apr
“The raw face of hate” – An opinion

By Darryl Ford Today I was forced to confront hatred the like of which I [...]

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Apr
Consumer Alert: victims losing millions to ‘SIM Swap’ scam found in Florida

Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody Press Release April 21, 2022 TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Attorney General Ashley Moody [...]

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Apr
Statement regarding masks from Jacksonville Aviation Authority
April 20, 2022

Statement from Jacksonville Aviation Authority April 20, 2022 According to a statement issued by the TSA on [...]

North Florida Land Trust and Community Groups Team Up for Little NaNa Dune Restoration Project

Press Release April 19, 2022   Jacksonville, Fla., April 19, 2022 – North Florida Land [...]

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Apr
Painting Figures & Faces with the Palette Knife – May 18

Island Art Ed Center Press Release April 19, 2022 [...]

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Apr
Nassau County Council on Aging – Hearing Support Group Meeting – May 3

Nassau County Council on Aging Press Release Submitted by Liz Dunn April 19, 2022 Nassau [...]

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Apr
Nassau County Fire Rescue Awards Ceremony

from The County Insider Office of the Nassau County Manager April 19, 2022 4/19/22 @ [...]

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Apr
NCARES Annual BBQ Fundraiser – May 12, 13, 14

April 19, 2022 [...]

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Apr
Arts in the Park Festival at Crooked River State Park – May 7

Crooked River State Park Press Release April 13, 2022 Friends of Crooked River State Park [...]

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Apr
Apply to be a Nassau County Sheriff’s Office Patrol Deputy

Nassau County Sheriff’s Office April 19, 2022     Apply to be a NCSO Patrol [...]

19
Apr
Announcing Nassau Rainbow Camp

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Apr
Omni Amelia Island Resort debuts “Little Sandy” short course

Omni Amelia Island Resort Press Release April 19, 2022 (AMELIA ISLAND, Fla.) – Omni Amelia [...]

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Apr
Florida rejects 41% of submitted math books over Critical Race Theory, other issues

The Center Square By Dan McCaleb April 19, 2022   (The Center Square) – The [...]

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Apr
Nassau Terminals yet to produce revenue documents to Port Authority

By Wes Wolfe FloridaPoitics.com April 15, 2022 Nassau Terminals CEO Chris Ragucci blamed his lawyers [...]

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Apr
Tree protection – A call for citizen action

By Alexandra Lajoux April 18, 2022   Praise for Our Local Government,  with a Call [...]

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18
Apr
Main Street and City of Fernandina Beach Preservation Tour discounted tickets available for purchase

City of Fernandina Beach Press Release Submitted by Mary Hamburg www.fbfl.us April 11, 2022 Tickets [...]

18
Apr
Peck Gym to close for floor resurfacing April 20 -25

City of Fernandina Beach Notice April 18, 2022   Peck Gym at 510 South 19th [...]

18
Apr
Amelia Island Chamber Music Festival presents the Zukerman Trio

Amelia Island Chamber Music Festival Media Release April 18, 2022 Friday, April 22nd at 7:30 PM [...]

18
Apr
Here’s why Florida’s property insurance market is a dumpster fire

By Brian Burgess The Capitol List April 16, 2022 recent weeks, pressure has mounted on [...]

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18
Apr
Oasis Marinas/Fernandina Harbor Marina Weekly Navigation Report: week ending April 8, 2022

April 18, 2022 [...]

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Apr
History Museum schedules Spring Jail Break for May 5, 2022

Jail Breaks are trips and experiences designed exclusively for Members of the Amelia Island Museum [...]

17
Apr
Kirkpatrick to speak at Amelia Island Genealogical Society – April 19

Amelia Island Genealogical Society Press Release Submitted Rob Portegies-Zwart Program Chair, AIGS April 18, 2022 [...]

17
Apr
Amelia Island revealed . . .

By Dana Hermanson April 16, 2022 Editor’s Note:  Dana Hermanson and his wife Heather are [...]

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16
Apr
4-H Summer Camps announced
April 16, 2022

from The County Insider Office of the Nassau County Manager April 16, 2022   Are [...]

American Beach hosts Mrs. B’s Fiber Art April 29 & 30

April 16, 2022 [...]

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Apr
Nassau County Road & Lane Closures: Week of April 16-22, 2022

State Road A1A from Centre Street to South Fletcher Avenue  Daytime lane closures Wednesday and [...]

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Apr
Federal Trade Commission Takes Action Against For-Profit Medical School for Using Deceptive Marketing to Lure Students

Federal Trade Commission Press Release April 16, 2022   Agency Secures $1.2 Million in Refunds [...]

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Apr
Music News from Jacksonville Public Media

April 16, 2022 GET TICKETS [...]

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Apr
Don’t forget: Federal taxes are due on April 18 this year!

April 16, 2022 Our friends at the IRS have extended this year’s filing deadline from [...]

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Apr
Ship’s crew member absconds across marsh from Fernandina Port

By Wes Wolfe FloridaPolitics.com April 15, 2022 The man is believed to still be missing. [...]

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Apr
Sextortion : An Online Threat to Kids and Teens

Federal Bureau of Investigation April 15, 2022 [For more information on this topic visit the [...]

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Apr
Help the Fernandina Beach Police Department support Special Olympics – Law Enforcement Torch Run April 22

Fernandina Beach Police Department April 15, 2022   [...]

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Apr
Fernandina Beach Police Department “Spotlight” – Officer Brian Evatt

Fernandina Beach Police Department April 15, 2022     This week’s employee spotlight is on [...]

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Apr
Workshop on restoring/replacing historic windows May 27

April 15, 2022 [...]

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Apr
Partial sewer tax refund coming now, rest later for American Beach property owners

By Wes Wolfe FloridaPolitics.com April 15, 2022 Final numbers on the much-needed sewer project are [...]

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Apr
Upcoming Editor Mike Phillips introduces himself to the community

By Mike Phillips April 14, 2022 Hello, Fernandina, Amelia Island and Nassau County. I fell [...]

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Apr
Weekly comments from Dale Martin

By Dale Martin City Manager Fernandina Beach April 14, 2022 As noted earlier this week, [...]

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14
Apr
Good pond, bad pond

By Pat Foster-Turley April 14, 2022 It’s been a few weeks since I’ve given you [...]

3 Comments

14
Apr
Antun enters Fernandina Beach City Commission race for Seat 4

By Susan Hardee Steger April 14, 2022     City of Fernandina Beach Clerk Caroline [...]

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14
Apr
Update to Bonnieview Road bones discovery

Press Release April 14, 2022   Yulee, Fla. – The medical examiner has determined that [...]

14
Apr
Be on the look out for stolen trailer

Nassau County Sheriff’s Office April 14, 2022 [...]

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