Columns

Howard Pines: Don’t just assume the final outcome

The recent Nassau County Board of County Commission’s meeting about the county’s proposed settlement agreement and Riverstone Properties’ threatened lawsuit reminded me of the dangers of assuming. Key people in our community did not assume what needed to be done.

Dale Martin: Book details steps we don’t want to take in Fernandina Beach

At the annual Florida City/County Managers Association conference earlier this month, Doug Griffiths was a keynote speaker. Like you, I had never heard of Griffiths before the conference, but the title of his session, “13 Ways to Kill Your Community,” piqued my interest.

Ron Sapp: Thanks to DeSantis, home rule makes like a tree and leaves

The News-Leader’s headline Wednesday, May 4, read, “No easy solution to tree removal issues.” If you believe in the concepts of home rule and common good, then the solutions to tree removal issues are indeed simple.

Taylor Clem: In the Garden, We Grow: Can you dig it?

My brothers and I love watching the movie, “The Warriors.” This 1979 film follows a gang in New York City as they try to escape from the Bronx to their home turf in Coney Island. One line, which is yelled by a character named Cyrus, always stands out” “Can you dig it?

Cara Curtin: Exceptional women who invented everyday things

International Women’s Day isn’t until March, but these women are so impressive that I cannot wait nine months to tell you about their exceptional accomplishments.

Dale Martin: City residents’ waste bills likely to increase in future

Waste Management Government Affairs Manager Greg Huntington presented the annual report regarding municipal solid waste and recycling to the Fernandina Beach City Commission earlier this week.

Rick Keffer: Supporting native son, Aaron Bean

One of the many benefits of being retired is not having to be cautious about this column. While I am far from reckless, I can paint with a broader brush. To that extent, I enter the political fray. The one political stance that is easy to take in 21 years in business is supporting Aaron Bean.

Howard Pines: Amending the U.S. Constitution

Since being passed with the Bill of Rights included, the U.S. Constitution has only been amended 17 times, and two of those amendments dealt with invoking and revoking prohibition. Obviously, amending the U.S.

Rick Keffer: 10 things on the radar

A guest on CNBC said there were seven major factors influencing stocks, when usually one or two would be plenty. We could all guess what the seven are and not have exact lists. As a now retired American, it is hard not to try to rationalize what is going on and how it affects my nest egg.

Ron Sapp; Enough is enough: Too many have died

Last week, there was a mass shooting in the United States of America. There was a time when Americans would have been shocked, stunned, traumatized and horrified when reading that sentence. Today though, you have to add the word “another.