Submitted by Stephan R. Leimberg Stephan R. Leimberg, the “Bird Man of Amelia,” was the 2008…
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Fernandina Observer announces addition to staff – Anne H. Oman, A Reporter at Large
The Fernandina Observer is pleased to announce Anne H. Oman, as its newest volunteer reporter. Oman…
Fernandina Beach City Commission – Submerged lands, refinancing utility bonds, right of way opening
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm, Reporter-News Analyst At its second regular monthly meeting on January 15,…
Fernandina Observer – A look back and forward
Thank you readers for your overwhelming support for the Fernandina Observer. When we began our journey…
Amelia Island revealed . . .
Submitted by Rick Scott Editor’s note: After visiting a friend who lives on the island, Rick…
Salty Pelican sidewalk to nowhere – Going somewhere?
Submitted by Susan Hardee Steger Attorney Michael Mullin is requesting that within 90 days the City…
Where you stand depends upon where you sit – An opinion
When we began 2012 there were many loud voices in our city complaining about a strategic…
Bosque Bello Union Soldiers’ Graves – A disgrace . . .
Submitted by Susan Hardee Steger John Gourdin, noted author and lecturer on black civil war soldiers,…
Vice Presidential candidate Paul Ryan to appear in Fernandina Beach on Monday
Submitted by Susan Hardee Steger Secret Service Agents and political operatives were in Fernandina Beach today…
Candidate John Pulice, District 2 responds to questions
Submitted by John Pulice Nassau County School Board Candidate District 2 What experience do you bring…
Candidate Kimberly Joyce Fahlgren District 4
Kimberly Joyce Fahlgren School Board Candidate District 4 Kimberly Fahlgren declined the Fernandina Observer’s request to…
Candidate Russell L. Johnson District 4 responds to questions
Submitted by Russell L. Johnson Nassau County School Board Candidate, District 4 What experience do you…
Wild Amelia Nature Festival – Ga Sea Turtle Center draws huge crowd as sea turtles released
Article and photos Submitted by Kathy Brooks A huge crowd of about 500 residents and tourists…
Lightning strike destroys Fernandina Beach residence
Submitted by Susan Hardee Steger An intense lightning storm that moved through the area Thursday evening,…
Leeper, Boatright, Edwards are winners – It’s over!
Submitted by Susan Hardee Steger The elections are over for candidates Bill Leeper, Walter Boatright, and…
Commissioner Johnson’s Attorney Raises “Red Flags” On DUI Charge
Submitted by Susan Hardee Steger “There are many red flags out there,” says Gary Baker, attorney…
Commissioner was Endangering Other Motorists, DUI Report States
Submitted by Susan Hardee Steger A motorist’s 911 call to report an SUV “running off the…
The Commission’s Rocket Man: Tim Poynter
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst Despite the fact that three Fernandina Beach…
Beach Development and Mid-Century Resource Survey to Begin This Summer
City of Fernandina Beach Press Release Submitted by Adrienne Burke City Planner In an effort to…
Civics 104: City Attorney
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst (Fifth in a series of articles on…