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Adam Smith and the ethics of capitalism

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Thursday, January 26, 2023
1776 was a busy year. Besides our own country’s nascent beginnings, in that year,the Scottish economist and moral philosopher Adam Smith published "An Inquiry into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations," the first book to lay out the framework for a national capitalistic economic system.

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Senior director off to the wild blue yonder

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Thursday, January 26, 2023
Next week, the city will lose one of its most professional and personable senior directors. Nathan Coyle, airport director, will be leaving the city to pursue a different professional opportunity. He will be greatly missed for many reasons.
Brett’s at the bottom and the boat ramp at the top. The state's submerged lands lease is shown at the location of the breakwater and west and outside the city’s owned submerged lands under the marina. If the marina was located in “sovereign waters of the state of Florida,” it would also be shown as under the state lease as opposed to being shown as “not included.” Submitted photo.

Brett’s at the bottom and the boat ramp at the top. The state's submerged lands lease is shown at the location of the breakwater and west and outside the city’s owned submerged lands under the marina. If the marina was located in “sovereign waters of the state of Florida,” it would also be shown as under the state lease as opposed to being shown as “not included.” Submitted photo.

Misinformation guides city decision-making

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Tuesday, January 24, 2023
I read with interest Commissioner Ross's viewpoint in last week's News-Leader titled "Waterfront opinion differs." He states "after careful scrutiny, the relocated bulkheads would have required the filling of 3.5 acres of sovereign waters of the state of Florida.

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Groundhog Day

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Tuesday, January 24, 2023
I have always liked Groundhog Day. It’s a whimsical, goofy observance that provides us with some much-needed levity during the depths of winter.

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Only on the island

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Thursday, January 19, 2023
As the new year begins, many of us are thinking about what we want to improve or change in 2023.

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First call to duty: Service

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Thursday, January 19, 2023
In these parts, he simply goes by Hupp. He’s known for his smooth voice and melodic music. Ironically, he can’t read music. He sure can play it, however, as a self-taught guitarist. You see, he plays by his keen ear.
The art of improv

The art of improv

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The art of improvisation

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Thursday, January 19, 2023
Learning how to improvise can increase your confidence, be more creative, improve communication skills and even reduce anxiety. On Wednesday, Jan.
Squash and sprouts from Kings Kountry Produce, a weekly farm that comes to Fernandina from Starke each Saturday.

Squash and sprouts from Kings Kountry Produce, a weekly farm that comes to Fernandina from Starke each Saturday.

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Market Place farmers market with live music

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Thursday, January 19, 2023
The Fernandina Beach Market Place farmers market will be open Saturday on North Seventh Street, in historic downtown, rain or shine. Truly a farmers market, you will find landscaping plants, flowering baskets, colorful orchids, landscape and patio plants.