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The Chacato store during its grand reopening on South Fletcher Avenue on Oct. 15. 

The Chacato store during its grand reopening on South Fletcher Avenue on Oct. 15. 

Chacato continuation

Marisa DeMar
Wednesday, October 22, 2025
The home decor and clothing store Chacato held a grand reopening on Wednesday after revamping their store on the south end of Amelia Island.
Part of the Tringali property on 124 3rd Street in Fernandina Beach, where the triplexes were to be built prior to the BOA ruling. 

Part of the Tringali property on 124 3rd Street in Fernandina Beach, where the triplexes were to be built prior to the BOA ruling. 

Tringali building permits officially repealed 

Marisa DeMar
Wednesday, October 22, 2025
The City of Fernandina Beach’s Board of Adjustment (BOA) unanimously voted to repeal the building permits issued for the Tringali property at their meeting last Wednesday.
Rayonier's headquarters in Wildlight

Rayonier's headquarters in Wildlight

Rayonier merger valued at $7.1B

Nick Blank
Friday, October 17, 2025
Nassau County-based Rayonier announced Tuesday it will combine with PotlatchDeltic, a Washington-based major land resources owner and timber manufacturer, in a merger worth $7.1 billion.
Alexis Holton

Alexis Holton

New Take Stock in Children director talks mission

Nick Blank
Friday, October 17, 2025
Take Stock in Children of Nassau County has a new leader at its helm, whose goal is to continue providing mentors and scholarships for more than 150 students. Executive Director Alexis Holton has been on the job for about a month.
Members of the dance group, Viva Panama USA, showcase traditional Hispanic clothing at the Hispanic Heritage Festival in Fernandina Beach on Saturday. 

Members of the dance group, Viva Panama USA, showcase traditional Hispanic clothing at the Hispanic Heritage Festival in Fernandina Beach on Saturday. 

Food Fiesta

Marisa DeMar
Friday, October 17, 2025
The Friends of Fernandina Skate Park hosted the fourth annual Hispanic Heritage Food Festival in downtown Fernandina Beach on Saturday.  The event had 24 different vendors with a variety of cuisines from which to choose, including Panamanian, Peruvian, Venezuelan, Argentinian, Mexican and more.
The vinyl lounge in the back of Sax Blue in Fernandina Beach on Tuesday.

The vinyl lounge in the back of Sax Blue in Fernandina Beach on Tuesday.

Blue by you

Marisa DeMar
Friday, October 17, 2025
A boutique shop, an art gallery, and a vinyl lounge, Sax Blue brings a fresh concept to the Fernandina Beach shopping district.  Walking into the building on South 8th Street is like walking into a home coddled by the cozy comforts of soft music and fresh linen candles.
The Kitchen 251 sign outside of their restaurant on Oct. 4. 

The Kitchen 251 sign outside of their restaurant on Oct. 4. 

Kitchen 251 finds new home on Beech Street

Marisa DeMar
Friday, October 17, 2025
Kitchen 251, the waterfront restaurant situated on the Amelia Island Marina, has announced its official relocation to the vacant building at 801 Beech St. in Fernandina Beach.
Ashley McLean and Barbra Beck from Micah’s Place fill the soil where the magnolia trees were planted to commemorate the dedication to domestic violence victims.  Marisa DeMar/News-Leader

Ashley McLean and Barbra Beck from Micah’s Place fill the soil where the magnolia trees were planted to commemorate the dedication to domestic violence victims.  Marisa DeMar/News-Leader

Trees planted for Domestic Violence Awareness Month 

Marisa DeMar
Wednesday, October 15, 2025
The domestic violence center Micah’s Place partnered with Keep Nassau Beautiful to plant two little gem magnolia trees in honor of Domestic Violence Awareness Month.