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Dale Martin: City budget process will soon pick up speed

As city of Fernandina Beach staff moves through the budget preparation process, a key component of the annual budget is the Capital Improvement Budget.

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.