The facade of a building planned for the site of the current pocket park downtown has been designed to fit in with the buildings in Fernandina Beach’s Historic District. Photo courtesy of the city of Fernandina Beach
The “pocket park” on Centre Street is officially named the Jean Ribault Park, dedicated in 2012 to honor the 450th anniversary of the arrival of Jean Ribault, a French Naval officer. Photo by Julia Roberts/News-Leader
The “pocket park” on Centre Street is officially named the Jean Ribault Park, dedicated in 2012 to honor the 450th anniversary of the arrival of Jean Ribault, a French Naval officer. Photo by Julia Roberts/News-Leader
Plans are moving ahead for a commercial building on the property that currently serves as a small park in Fernandina Beach’s Historic District.
The park is next to Amelia Island Coffee and featur…