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Vendors at the Fernandina Beach Market Place include, Bearded Art and Leather featuring handcrafted leather goods, Holly's Bundt Cakes offering freshly baked treats in various flavors, and Chef Bill Thompson showcasing his unique culinary creations alongside his recipe book. Submitted

Vendors at the Fernandina Beach Market Place include, Bearded Art and Leather featuring handcrafted leather goods, Holly's Bundt Cakes offering freshly baked treats in various flavors, and Chef Bill Thompson showcasing his unique culinary creations alongside his recipe book. Submitted

Saturday market brings farmers, artisans and community together

It is big market Saturday in Fernandina Beach! From 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., rain or shine, North Seventh Street, between Alachua and Centre Streets, will be home to nearly 50 booths of seasonal produce and farm grown specialties.

The risks and rewards of being consecrated to God

We’re almost always surrounded by insurmountable problems. There’s the mess in Ukraine, a sudden rash of plane crashes and natural disasters, from fire to flooding. Locally, there’s overdevelopment, the Fernandina Beach waterfront, too much traffic and too many tourists.
Wildlight skincare vendor Marriah's Homemade Skincare will be featured at the Fernandina Beach Market Place this Saturday, where musician Bryan Jarvis is scheduled to perform. Farm fresh tomatoes will be available for purchase at both the Fernandina Beach and Wildlight market locations. Submitted

Wildlight skincare vendor Marriah's Homemade Skincare will be featured at the Fernandina Beach Market Place this Saturday, where musician Bryan Jarvis is scheduled to perform. Farm fresh tomatoes will be available for purchase at both the Fernandina Beach and Wildlight market locations. Submitted

Twin markets serve fresh local goods Saturday

The Fernandina Beach Market Place farmers market and the Wildlight Market Place, a combined farmers and arts market, will be open Saturday, March 1, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., rain or shine.
Genes’ Storr Greene Matte finish gives the GV80 a contemporary look. Photo by B. Douglas, AutoEditor

Genes’ Storr Greene Matte finish gives the GV80 a contemporary look. Photo by B. Douglas, AutoEditor

Genesis GV80: Power and luxury in a premium package

Just 10 years ago, Hyundai Motor Group announced the Genesis luxury brand and launched its G90 flagship sedan. Not everyone thought that the newly aggressive South Korean automaker would succeed. The big-three German luxury marques Audi, BMW and Mercedes-Benz were the market leaders.
Monarch caterpillars depend on Milkweed plants as their host, despite the toxic sap. While Monarchs have evolved to tolerate the plant's toxicity, if Milkweed doesn’t die back in the winter, the toxins can build up to levels that surpass the caterpillars' tolerance, leading to their death. Submitted photo

Monarch caterpillars depend on Milkweed plants as their host, despite the toxic sap. While Monarchs have evolved to tolerate the plant's toxicity, if Milkweed doesn’t die back in the winter, the toxins can build up to levels that surpass the caterpillars' tolerance, leading to their death. Submitted photo

A Monarch's journey begins with native milkweed

Monarch butterflies are more than just beautiful visitors fluttering through our gardens—they are essential pollinators that play a vital role in maintaining healthy ecosystems and supporting agricultural production. Unfortunately, Monarch populations are declining, and their survival is at risk.