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A1A's new name honors Florida's favorite son

Tracy Dishman
Friday, April 18, 2025
Like many of you, I developed a dependence on Google Maps many years ago, even for the most routine journeys. There have been many times the fastest route displayed has taken me through some sketchy places, I have always reached my destination.

A breath of fresh air for your mind

Tracy Dishman
Friday, April 4, 2025
I’ve been exploring daily writing prompts for several years. A writing prompt offers writers a starting point through a question, statement or image that inspires exploration of a specific topic or idea. For instance, “Imagine you’re a time traveler.
The Supra GR has the right growl. B. Douglas, Autoeditor

The Supra GR has the right growl. B. Douglas, Autoeditor

Toyota’s GR Supra carries the legacy forward

Brian Douglas
Friday, April 4, 2025
Building a two-seat sportscar is not for the feint of heart. The market for these fun coupes and roadsters are either young enthusiasts who have not yet started a family, or empty nesters who have the wherewithal to acquire a “fun” second car.

Sisters’ bond shines at baby shower celebration

Maybelle Kirkland
Thursday, April 3, 2025
On a beautiful Saturday afternoon, family and friends came from far and near for a baby shower held at the Martin Luther King Center, in the Patricia Thompson auditorium. Thank God for big sisters. Arlecia Bostic has always told her sisters, that no matter what, she has their backs.
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

Judie Mackie
Thursday, March 20, 2025
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

Richard Doster
Friday, February 28, 2025
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.