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Non-partisan election concerns

Guest Columnist
Tuesday, February 13, 2024
City Attorney Tammi Bach issued an opinion last week stating that Fernandina Beach City Commission candidates can use their party affiliations in advertisements and speeches during their campaigns.
Capt. Scott Barmby is pictured sending a favorite fly pattern from the bow while locating schooling winter sea trout. Photo by Terry Lacoss

Capt. Scott Barmby is pictured sending a favorite fly pattern from the bow while locating schooling winter sea trout. Photo by Terry Lacoss

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Hunt for winter specks

Guest Columnist
Tuesday, January 30, 2024
Trolling with both hard and soft lures is a deadly winter fishing tactic for Northeast Florida sea trout, but it is now a seldom-used fishing tactic for saltwater fishermen. Cold water tempera-tures, a full moon and heavy rains will often shut down the once-active schools of area sea trout.

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I’m over all that

Guest Columnist
Tuesday, January 30, 2024
For whatever reason, certain recollections are forever seared into my memory. I’ll gladly regale you with tales of each regretful instance in which I didn’t purchase a pair of bargain-priced designer shoes. Care to challenge me to a game of classic TV trivia?

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On the road again

Guest Columnist
Tuesday, January 16, 2024
If you happened to peruse my column last week, you may recall that I have been in mourning. The premature demise of my automotive sidekick of 16 years came as a bit of a shock.

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Will Republicans adopt common sense?

Howard Pines
Tuesday, December 26, 2023
Most of my friends are big sports fans. The ones who grew up in the South are big into college football and basketball. Those of us who grew up in the North are more into pro football and basketball. The one thing we agree on is, if your team keeps losing, you fire the coach.

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Many first rodeos

News Staff
Tuesday, December 26, 2023
Since bidding adieu to Manhattan and making the pleasure of Fernandina’s acquaintance, I’ve fallen into quite a few firsts. My favorite first was the welcome shindig thrown by my incredibly thoughtful neighbors.
Thad Carter, Zach Terry and Mallory Smith, top from left, are pictured with a big catch of sea bass and more while fishing with Capt. Allen Mills aboard the fishing charter boat Wahoo. Submitted photo

Thad Carter, Zach Terry and Mallory Smith, top from left, are pictured with a big catch of sea bass and more while fishing with Capt. Allen Mills aboard the fishing charter boat Wahoo. Submitted photo

Fishing on fire

Guest Columnist
Wednesday, December 20, 2023
“Bottom fishing has been on fire recently,” said Capt. Allen Mills, skipper of the Wahoo II charter fishing boat. “I recently guided longtime friends and charter clients Mallory Smith, Thad Carter and Zach Terry to a big catch of saltwater bottom fish.