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Darron Ayscue
Candidate Essay by Darron Ayscue: Common Sense, Not Nonsense

Darron Ayscue for City Commission Seat 5, Fernandina Beach EDITOR’S NOTE: A few weeks ago, [...]

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22
Oct
Genece Minshew
Candidate Essay by Genece Minshew: Better Ways to Get Things Done

Genece Minshew for City Commission Seat 5, Fernandina Beach EDITOR’S NOTE: A few weeks ago, [...]

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12
Oct
New Habitat Build to Honor Benefactor David Berkman

The public is invited to join Nassau Habitat and the family to honor the late [...]

08
Oct
Garden Club Meeting

The Bartram Garden Club will meet Oct. 20 at the GFWC Woman’s Club of Fernandina [...]

07
Oct
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Welcome to Fernandina Beach: A Kerfuffle Over the Sign

By Wes Wolfe Florida Politics Those wanting to turn Amelia Island into the sort of [...]

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07
Oct
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Lewis Museum to Reopen, Grandly, on American Beach

After a two-year hiatus, the A. L. Lewis Museum at American Beach, formerly the American Beach [...]

07
Oct
ACT
ACT Season to Open With a Witty Family Clash

By Linda McClane Amelia Community Theatre kicks off its 42nd season on Oct. 7 with [...]

03
Oct
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County Bulletin: Don’t Drop Your Guard Yet

Hurricane Ian downgraded to a tropical storm Hurricane Ian was downgraded overnight to a Tropical [...]

29
Sep
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Beach Driving, Some Parking Suspended

Hurricane Ian causes some beach parking to be suspended As of 1:45 p.m., a decision [...]

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28
Sep
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County Opening Two Shelters

Nassau County has two shelters opening as of noon today in anticipation of Hurricane Ian [...]

28
Sep
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Garbage Service to Resume

Waste Management has announced that it will resume residential garbage pickup in Nassau County  on [...]

28
Sep
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Evacuation Order Zones A and D

The Following is an Evacuation Order for Zones A and D – Hurricane Ian As [...]

28
Sep
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A Challenge to Create Ian Memories

A Note from the Editor Mike Phillips – Hurricane Ian Memories Mike Phillips – Observer [...]

28
Sep
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Serious Nassau Advice from the Weather Service

Issued by Jacksonville – FL, US, National Weather Service Affected Area: Coastal Nassau County LOCATIONS AFFECTED [...]

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27
Sep
Nassau County Sheriff’s Office looking for volunteers
October 10, 2013

Submitted by Gerry Clare Roving Reporter The Nassau County Sheriff`s Office is looking for Community [...]

September 2013 Fernandina Beach Fire Department Incident Report
October 10, 2013

City of Fernandina Beach Fire/Rescue Submitted by Jason Higginbotham, Fire Chief Total Number of Calls [...]

Fernandina Beach Business and Building Starts: September 2013
October 9, 2013

Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst The Fernandina Observer welcomes the following [...]

Qualifying ends with four candidates for Fernandina Beach City Commission
October 8, 2013

Submitted by Susan Hardee Steger On the last day to qualify for a seat on [...]

Nassau County Sheriff’s Office acquires facial recognition program
October 7, 2013

Nassau County Sheriff’s Office Press Release Submitted by Bill Leeper, Sheriff Sheriff Bill Leeper has [...]

Celebrity Waiters Luncheon benefits ARK
October 7, 2013

Submitted by Gerry Clare Roving Reporter Josh and Luca (Ciao`s owner) welcome customers on Friday [...]

Monday, Oct 7 last day to enter Fernandina Beach City Commission race – One more candidate qualifies
October 7, 2013

Submitted by Susan Hardee Steger And now there are four candidates who have qualified to [...]

Nassau County Tax Collector appoints Chad Miller Director of Finance
October 6, 2013

Submitted by Susan Hardee Steger Nassau County Tax Collector John Drew, announced the appointment of [...]

Fernandina Beach Police Department announce promotions and new hire
October 6, 2013

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

Amelia Island revealed . . .
October 6, 2013

Submitted by Sherri Sapp   Sherri Sapp graduated from the University of North Florida majoring [...]

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FEDERAL SHUTDOWN TRICKLES DOWN TO AMELIA ISLAND
October 3, 2013

Submitted by Anne H. Oman Reporter at Large Think our tight little island escaped the [...]

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Train depot restoration rumbles forward
October 3, 2013

Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst About two dozen people spent their [...]

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Presentations and Proclamations: October 1, 2013
October 3, 2013

Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst Fernandina Beach Mayor Sarah Pelican led [...]

City revisits grant funding for local non-profits in FY 2013-14 Budget
October 2, 2013

Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst At a half-hour long special meeting [...]

So far three candidates qualify for Fernandina Beach City Commission
October 2, 2013

Submitted by Susan Hardee Steger So far three candidates have signed the proper forms, paid [...]

Around the island . . . Business after hours at the Omni
October 2, 2013

Submitted by Gerry Clare Roving Reporter Thursday, September 19th brought the Amelia Island-Fernandina Beach-Yulee Chamber [...]

And the Oscar goes to …
September 30, 2013

Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst Fernandina Beach is never short on [...]

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Viva Florida! — Fernandina-style
September 30, 2013

Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst The sleepy little Fernandina Beach neighborhood [...]

New furniture? What were they thinking? An opinion
September 30, 2013

An opinion submitted by Tony Crawford This has got to be an all time bad [...]

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Amelia Island revealed . . .
September 29, 2013

Submitted by Stephan Leimberg http://www.unseenimages.com/ Leimberg’s photography is on display and for sale at The [...]

A new look for City Hall Chambers
September 27, 2013

Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst The seats of power have gotten [...]

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Fernandina Beach City Commission candidates off to a rocky start
September 27, 2013

Submitted by Susan Hardee Steger Even though there is still time for individuals to have [...]

Viva Florida Celebration comes to Old Town – Saturday Schedule
September 26, 2013

Submitted by Gray Edenfield Education Director Amelia Island Museum of History gray@ameliamuseum.org Schedule of Events [...]

Patching Ash Street rail crossing
September 26, 2013

Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst Drivers and pedestrians may soon have [...]

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Jacksonville National College Fair October 12 for students and parents
September 26, 2013

News Release submitted by Florida State College at Jacksonville  More than 150 colleges and universities in [...]

Atlantic Ave Recreation Center opens Fitness Center

Submitted by Susan Hardee Steger The Atlantic Avenue Recreation Center now has a fitness center [...]

25
Sep
Island projects – A photo journal

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24
Sep
No tax increase – Nassau County Commission votes 5 – 0

Submitted by Susan Hardee Steger Despite concerns voiced from County Manager Ted Selby, and Budget [...]

24
Sep
Local Meth Operation “Exterminated”
September 16, 2013

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

City of Fernandina Beach Police Department reports accidental death
September 16, 2013

Fernandina Beach Police Department Submitted by James T. Hurley, Chief of Police On September 16, [...]

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FBCC abandons thoughts of voter referendum on recreation land sale

Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst While the crowd that engulfed city [...]

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22
Aug
Lightning strike hits Sandridge Apartments – Council on Aging, Barnabas, Hope House among those assisting
August 22, 2013

Submitted by Susan Hardee Steger Morning storms moving through the area caused fire damage due [...]

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FBCC holds firm in opposition to city funding despite pleas from non-profit social service providers for support

Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst City Hall Chambers were packed by [...]

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21
Aug
City Commission holds Shrimp Festival Workshop

Submitted by Eric Bartelt On Monday, August 19th, the Fernandina Beach City Commission held a [...]

21
Aug
Sandy Price to ‘retire’ as executive director of Isle of 8 Flags Shrimp Festival

Submitted by Susan Hardee Steger After 13 years of service,  Shrimp Festival executive director Sandy [...]

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20
Aug
Honoring a legend: retired Florida legislator Marilyn Evans Jones

Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst Close to 100 people gathered at [...]

20
Aug
City Commission Short-Sighted on Non-Profit Funding?
August 19, 2013

Submitted by Karen Thompson Features Reporter $35,000 in funding for local non-profit agencies received thumbs [...]

City of Fernandina Beach Fire Rescue – Incident Statistics
August 19, 2013

City of Fernandina Beach Jason Higginbotham, Fire Chief  July 2013 Total Number of Calls for [...]

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The Storytelling Sims talk about Florida during World War II
August 19, 2013

Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst The Storytelling Simms – Wayne and [...]

City’s new phone system to go live on August 20th at 5:00 p.m.
August 18, 2013

PRESS RELEASE  Submitted by Marshall McCrary, Deputy City Manager The City of Fernandina Beach’s new [...]

Amelia Island revealed . . .
August 18, 2013

Submitted by Wayne Howard “My goal is to capture the essence of the image, that [...]

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Know your neighbor . . .
August 15, 2013

Submitted by Gerry Clare Roving Reporter You have probably seen this guy riding an odd [...]

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City to non-profits: we can’t give you anything but love
August 15, 2013

Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst The philosophical divide between members of [...]

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Fernandina Beach Business and Building Starts: July 2013
August 14, 2013

Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst    The Fernandina Observer welcomes the [...]

City still undecided on cleanup support for Shrimp Fest 2014
August 14, 2013

Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst At its August 12, 2013 Budget [...]

City agrees to honor FY2012-13 commitment to support library operations; future payments in doubt
August 13, 2013

Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst After a half hour of discussion [...]

Democrats Celebrate 2012; Motivate for the Future
August 13, 2013

Submitted by Karen Thompson Features Reporter It was a full house Saturday night at the [...]

Ability Housing Receives $200,000 HUD Grant for Finally Home Nassau
August 12, 2013

Press release Ability Housing of Northeast Florida Submitted by Amy Rankin AntonWest Advertising              Ability [...]

Railroad cars derail in vicinity of 8th and Sadler
August 11, 2013

Submitted by Susan Hardee Steger Railroad cars have derailed and some have overturned  just east [...]

Fernandina Beach moves forward on land issues
August 11, 2013

Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst At its August 6, 2013 Regular [...]

Amelia Island revealed . . .
August 11, 2013

Submitted by Stephan Leimberg www.unseenimages.com “The much maligned Wood Stork is really one of the [...]

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Historic Fernandina Beach Post Office NOT closing – at least not today
August 9, 2013

Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst What does the Historic Centre Street [...]

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Nassau County Board of Commissioners continues budget discussions
August 8, 2013

Submitted by Susan Hardee Steger For over four hours, the Nassau County Board of Commissions [...]

Fernandina Beach City Commission talks trash
August 8, 2013

Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst At its August 6, 2013 regular [...]

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Highlighting the needs of homeless animals
August 8, 2013

Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst Barely controlling her emotions, Mayor Sarah [...]

2 Comments

Port Authority presents $50K check to Fernandina Beach
August 7, 2013

Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst Ocean Highway and Port Authority (OHPA) [...]

City of Fernandina Beach 2013 Election Update
August 7, 2013

Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst By approving Resolution 2013-104 at its [...]

Withdrawal of library funding a non-starter for Fernandina Beach City Commission
August 7, 2013

Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst City Hall Commission Chambers began to [...]

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FAA recommends City and 8 Flags Aviation “re-start” negotiations
August 6, 2013

 Submitted by Susan Hardee Steger A “Complaint Review Letter” from Deandra Brooks, Compliance Specialist for [...]

City of Fernandina Beach working on telephone upgrades
August 6, 2013

  PRESS RELEASE  Submitted by  Marshall McCrary  Deputy City Manager    On April 2, 2013, [...]

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Amelia Island revealed . . .
August 4, 2013

Submitted by Rick Scott Editor’s note: After visiting a friend who lives on the island, [...]

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