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14th annual Nassau County Animal Expo

14th annual Nassau County Animal Expo

14th annual Nassau County Animal Expo

News Staff
Tuesday, February 28, 2023
The 2023 Animal EXPO is scheduled for March 18 at the Atlantic Recreation Auditorium, 2500 Atlantic Ave. in Fernandina Beach, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Many rescue and wildlife groups will be in attendance, making the 2023 event the largest expo in past years.
Library receives program funds from Friends. Submitted photo

Library receives program funds from Friends. Submitted photo

Library receives program funds from Friends

News Staff
Tuesday, February 28, 2023
The Friends of the Fernandina Beach Library, FOL, held its 2023 annual meeting at the Library on Thursday, Feb. 23. FOL President Jody Mackle conducted the meeting and presented a check for $40,000 to Julie Cannavino, the interim library director, to support programs of the Fernandina Beach Library.
40 over 40

40 over 40

Extraordinary people are making an impact in our community

News Staff
Monday, February 27, 2023
The Nassau County Record & News-Leader are searching for our first-ever “40 Over 40” In 2022, we brought you “40 Under 40.” Now it’s time to feature “40 Over 40,” highlighting their accomplishments, goals and community involvement.
Gracie’s Kitchen hosts local Alpha Alpha Chapter of Alpha Delta Kappa, International Honorary Organization for Outstanding Women Educators. Submitted photo

Gracie’s Kitchen hosts local Alpha Alpha Chapter of Alpha Delta Kappa, International Honorary Organization for Outstanding Women Educators. Submitted photo

Gracie’s Kitchen hosts local honorary organization

News Staff
Thursday, February 23, 2023
The local Alpha Alpha Chapter of Alpha Delta Kappa, International Honorary Organization for Outstanding Women Educators, recently prepared a spaghetti dinner at Gracie’s Kitchen in Yulee.
Pictured are, from left, Kayla Vanderlaan, Gator Bowl; Danielle Loudermilk, principal at Hilliard Elementary; Whitney Jones, assistant principal at Hilliard Elementary; Gil Langley, Amelia Island Convention & Visitors Bureau; Katie Cox, Gator Bowl; Maurie Dugger, Amelia Island Convention & Visitors Bureau; and Susan Evans, First Coast Blessings in a Backpack. Submitted photo

Pictured are, from left, Kayla Vanderlaan, Gator Bowl; Danielle Loudermilk, principal at Hilliard Elementary; Whitney Jones, assistant principal at Hilliard Elementary; Gil Langley, Amelia Island Convention & Visitors Bureau; Katie Cox, Gator Bowl; Maurie Dugger, Amelia Island Convention & Visitors Bureau; and Susan Evans, First Coast Blessings in a Backpack. Submitted photo

Nassau children benefit from AICVB program

News Staff
Thursday, February 23, 2023
The Amelia Island Convention & Visitors Bureau, in partnership with the Amelia Island Tourist Development Council, the TaxSlayer Gator Bowl and the First Coast Blessings in a Backpack joined together Feb.
Timothy McFadden

Timothy McFadden

Nassau County proudly recognizes 4-Hers of the month

News Staff
Thursday, February 23, 2023
Timothy is beginning his second year in 4-H as a Cloverbud. What an amazing adventure he is on and proving the motto “Learn by Doing” works. He showed his goat, Rumor, during the pee-wee goat show, showed chickens and participated throughout the Northeast Florida Fair.
The Fernandina Beach High School Sailors of Swing with director Tyler Odom. Submitted photo

The Fernandina Beach High School Sailors of Swing with director Tyler Odom. Submitted photo

The Mighty Marching Pirates take top honors

News Staff
Thursday, February 23, 2023
The Fernandina Beach High School jazz band, Sailors of Swing, participated in the District Jazz MPA (Music Performance Assessment) at First Coast High School in Jacksonville and earned an overall superior rating.

Atlantic Rec Center preschool to close

News Staff
Thursday, February 23, 2023
Fernandina Beach Parks and Recreation Director Catherine Vorrasi said that while the current term will be the last for Amelia Preschool at the Atlantic Rec Center, the closure will allow her department to impact more children with new programs.
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission weighed in on the debate surrounding red snapper regulations from the South Atlantic Fishery Management Council, voicing its displeasure with suggested time-area closures for the snapper-grouper fishery. File photo

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission weighed in on the debate surrounding red snapper regulations from the South Atlantic Fishery Management Council, voicing its displeasure with suggested time-area closures for the snapper-grouper fishery. File photo

FWC backs resistance to red snapper closures

Holly Dorman
Thursday, February 23, 2023
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission weighed in on the debate surrounding red snapper regulations from the South Atlantic Fishery Management Council, voicing its displeasure with suggested time-area closures for the snapper-grouper fishery.