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The intersection of 8th and Lime streets, which welcomes locals and visitors to Fernandina Beach, will change dramatically in the coming months, while the familiar blue sign will remain. Courtesy Fernandina Beach Main Street

The intersection of 8th and Lime streets, which welcomes locals and visitors to Fernandina Beach, will change dramatically in the coming months, while the familiar blue sign will remain. Courtesy Fernandina Beach Main Street

City will keep old sign, add elements to Eighth Street gateway

Julia Roberts
Tuesday, March 28, 2023
People entering the city of Fernandina Beach via 8th Street will soon be welcomed by a new look, with a sign familiar to locals - the “Pirate blue” sign at the city limits at Lime Street.
Children play on Ybor Alvarez soccer fields. The city of Fernandina Beach wants to secure a lease to retain the fields for use Amelia Island Youth Soccer. Photo by Beth Jones/News-Leader

Children play on Ybor Alvarez soccer fields. The city of Fernandina Beach wants to secure a lease to retain the fields for use Amelia Island Youth Soccer. Photo by Beth Jones/News-Leader

City moving forward to secure lease on Ybor Alvarez fields

Beth Jones
Thursday, March 23, 2023
The Fernandina Beach City Commission will try to work out a lease agreement in order to retain the property that is the Ybor Alvarez Sports Complex after a discussion of the matter at the March 21 city commission workshop.
Photo courtesy of USFWS/Larry Woodward and Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge The Okefenokee Swamp has long served as a home to thousands of animals and a popular tourist spot for people. Leaders of the Muskogee Creek Nation, whose ancestors populated the swamp, have called it “the most blissful spot of the earth.” The name “Okefenokee” means “land of the trembling earth” in the Muskogean language.

Photo courtesy of USFWS/Larry Woodward and Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge The Okefenokee Swamp has long served as a home to thousands of animals and a popular tourist spot for people. Leaders of the Muskogee Creek Nation, whose ancestors populated the swamp, have called it “the most blissful spot of the earth.” The name “Okefenokee” means “land of the trembling earth” in the Muskogean language.

Proposed Okefenokee mine hits home

Holly Dorman
Thursday, March 23, 2023
Local experts have shared how they believe a titanium surface mine near the Okefenokee Swamp would impact the St. Marys River, a staple of Nassau County. Emily Floore, executive director of St.

Award-winning author comes to Fernandina Beach

Guest Columnist
Thursday, March 23, 2023
Unless you have missed the library’s newspaper column the past month or two, you have heard me talk about our One Book, One Community (1B1C) initiative. The mission of this  year-long program is to promote literacy by encouraging community-wide discussions about one selected book.
Place your order for Easter bread bunny from Great Harvest Bread in time for your Easter table. Submitted photo

Place your order for Easter bread bunny from Great Harvest Bread in time for your Easter table. Submitted photo

Fun stuff is coming to the markets on Saturday

Guest Columnist
Thursday, March 23, 2023
Fernandina Beach Market Place and Fernandina Beach Arts Market are once again set to welcome you on March 25, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The farmers market is located on North Seventh Street, between Centre and Alachua streets in the historic downtown area.
Impact Amelia is happening Sunday, April 2, and promises to be a thoughtful afternoon of conversation and connection with women making an impact in our community. Gathering at the beautiful Summer House venue, 316 Ash St., downtown Fernandina Beach, from 2-5 p.m., local women will come together for conversations regarding community building and connection.

Impact Amelia is happening Sunday, April 2, and promises to be a thoughtful afternoon of conversation and connection with women making an impact in our community. Gathering at the beautiful Summer House venue, 316 Ash St., downtown Fernandina Beach, from 2-5 p.m., local women will come together for conversations regarding community building and connection.

Get inspired by local women who make an impact

Leah Jones
Thursday, March 23, 2023
Get ready to be inspired! Impact Amelia is happening Sunday, April 2, and promises to be a thoughtful afternoon of conversation and connection with women making an impact in our community. Gathering at the beautiful Summer House venue, 316 Ash St., downtown Fernandina Beach, from 2-5 p.m.
Map courtesy of NDMC The U.S. Drought Monitor is jointly produced by the National Drought Mitigation Center at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, the United States Department of Agriculture and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.

Map courtesy of NDMC The U.S. Drought Monitor is jointly produced by the National Drought Mitigation Center at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, the United States Department of Agriculture and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.

Drought conditions improve but continue

Holly Dorman
Thursday, March 23, 2023
Drought conditions have continued throughout Nassau County as rainfall continues to be below average for this time of year. On the upside, parts of Nassau County are seeing improvements. As of March 21, the U.S.