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Welcome to the Augean stables

Cara Curtin
Thursday, December 12, 2024
Remember she sheds? I fell in love with the concept immediately. A she shed would provide me with a wonderful place to write. It would be just far enough removed from the demands and distractions of the house, but not so far as to require dressing for the day.

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Florida's latest laws: Protection or overreach?

Tracy Dishman
Thursday, December 12, 2024
My respect for Florida's legislative process runs deep, though sometimes it troubles my soul. As I review the 9 new laws taking effect in 2025, outlined in today's News-Leader, I see both wisdom and worry. Each statute carries weight that will touch our community in both subtle and profound ways.
The Awkward Clauses Band (known as The Awkward Pauses Band during non-holiday seasons) performs holiday favorites at the Saturday farmers market, where visitors can also meet Santa Claus at his festive central station and sample Fire Cider, this week's featured Bicentennial product offering a spicy blend of traditional ingredients. Submitted photo

The Awkward Clauses Band (known as The Awkward Pauses Band during non-holiday seasons) performs holiday favorites at the Saturday farmers market, where visitors can also meet Santa Claus at his festive central station and sample Fire Cider, this week's featured Bicentennial product offering a spicy blend of traditional ingredients. Submitted photo

Santa, live music and cider featured at Saturday's Fernandina Beach markets

Judie Mackie
Thursday, December 12, 2024
Santa Claus is coming to town! That's right, you are invited to an amazing farmers' and arts market Saturday, featuring FREE pictures with Santa Claus from 10:00 - noon!

The inspiration behind Dickens on Centre

Julie Cannavino
Thursday, December 12, 2024
This weekend downtown Fernandina Beach will be turned into a Victorian wonderland with the arrival of Dickens on Centre, which started with the illuminated procession Thursday and runs through Sunday.

Never leave Christ out of Christmas

Maybelle Kirkland
Thursday, December 12, 2024
When we feel like we’ve got the weight of the world on our shoulders, it’s always good to share that weight with someone else. There are times in our lives when we feel so all alone, when we feel we can’t’ go on.

Mary reminds us that God lifts the humble and humbles the proud

Richard Doster
Thursday, December 12, 2024
In Luke 1 we learn that “God sent the angel Gabriel to Nazareth, a town in Galilee, to a virgin pledged to be married to a man named Joseph, a descendant of David. The virgin’s name was Mary.” Gabriel explains to her that she “will conceive and give birth to a son, and [is] to call him Jesus.
A nicely Italian SUV. Photo courtesy B. Douglas, Autoeditor

A nicely Italian SUV. Photo courtesy B. Douglas, Autoeditor

Alfa Romeo’s Tonale Tributo Italiano

Brian Douglas
Thursday, December 5, 2024
You’ve got to love a vehicle whose full model name has so many vowels. If the entire moniker was written in chrome across the trunk, it would be as wide as the taillights. Of course Alfa Romeo kept its design principles intact and simply stated Tonale in a stylish script under the Alfa Romeo logo.

Holiday magic comes to Nassau County

Julie Cannavino
Thursday, December 5, 2024
Feel the chill in the air? It is a sure sign that the holiday season has arrived. With cooler temperatures expected through the weekend, it is a perfect time to embrace the festive spirit and enjoy the many events Nassau County has to offer.