Columns

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

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.

Why the holiday hassles are worth the trouble

Guest Columnist

Friday, December 15, 2023

A recent newspaper story reported that some 55 million Americans traveled over the Thanksgiving weekend to be with family and friends. The story also predicted that roughly 113 million of us will travel to share Christmas and/or New Year’s with people we love.

Leather handbags, assorted cuties by Gourds Gone Wild and pieces by Unique Jewelry and Statement can be found at the variety of markets this weekend. Submitted photos

Christmas Fair and Farmers Markets this weekend

Guest Columnist

Friday, December 15, 2023

Saturday, Dec. 16 may have you feeling the stress of a rapidly approaching holiday, but have no fear, the Fernandina Beach Arts Market and the Fernandina Beach Market Place farmers market will have two more markets before Christmas, three before the end of the year. Open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Take the library with you

Guest Columnist

Friday, December 15, 2023

“Over the river and through the woods to (insert your destination here) house we go.” This poem, written by Lydia Marica Child in 1844, still is true for many of us today, minus the horse-drawn sleigh. Many of us load up the car and head to places near and far to visit our loved ones.

Young Eagles over Amelia. Submitted photo

Young Eagles over Amelia

Jeff Schlueter

Friday, December 15, 2023

In October, local EAA Chapter #943 hosted its latest Young Eagles Day. Sixty-one budding aviators aged eight to 17 took, what for many was, their first flight, provided by local pilots in their personal aircraft.

Brave new world?

Guest Columnist

Friday, December 15, 2023

Recently, I attended a Citizens Defending Freedom (CDF) event at the Community Center at American Beach. Seamus Bruner spoke about his new book, “Controligarchs.” I had heard a little about the book before they put this event together, but I dismissed it a conspiracy-laden, apocalyptic fever dream.

Holiday survival guide

Cara Curtin

Friday, December 15, 2023

It’s started again. Every year about this time, things get so hectic that I sometimes forget who I am and what I’m supposed to be doing. I think I told you some time ago that, as long as I do what I am supposed to, I know who I am. Find me at 2 a.m.

Brighten your space with updated lighting. Submitted photo

Brighten your space with updated lighting

News Staff

Friday, December 8, 2023

When thinking about the flow of space, ambience and atmosphere in your home, lighting can be one of the most fundamental elements. Brighter lights can make you feel alert and awake, whereas dimmer, softer lights can be relaxing and sleep-inducing.

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ConnectMe! Hotspot Lending Program

News Staff

Friday, December 8, 2023

Nassau County Public Library (NCPL) strives to be of service to all Nassau County residents, not only by providing a variety of materials to our diverse population but also by offering a broad range of services from educational programing to technology help.