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The City of Fernandina Beach and Nassau County Board of County Commissioners came together to proclaims the week of July 28 through August 5, 2023 as “Gullah/Geechee Nation Appreciation Week.” Photo by Julia Roberts/News-Leader

The City of Fernandina Beach and Nassau County Board of County Commissioners came together to proclaims the week of July 28 through August 5, 2023 as “Gullah/Geechee Nation Appreciation Week.” Photo by Julia Roberts/News-Leader

City and county celebrate Gullah Geechee

Julia Roberts
Tuesday, July 25, 2023
The City of Fernandina Beach and Nassau County Board of County Commissioners came together to proclaims the week of July 28 through August 5, 2023 as “Gullah/Geechee Nation Appreciation Week.
Assistant County Manager Marshal Eyerman. Photo by Julia Roberts/News-Leader

Assistant County Manager Marshal Eyerman. Photo by Julia Roberts/News-Leader

BOCC approves reduced millage rate for third year

Julia Roberts
Tuesday, July 25, 2023
The Nassau County Board of County Commissioners approved a reduced millage rate, cutting taxes for the third year in a row, with plans to cut that rate again next year.
The Citizens’ Task Force for Safe Walking and Biking identified South Fletcher Avenue as having several safety issues, including uneven bike lanes, dangerous drain covers and a lack of crosswalks. Submitted photo

The Citizens’ Task Force for Safe Walking and Biking identified South Fletcher Avenue as having several safety issues, including uneven bike lanes, dangerous drain covers and a lack of crosswalks. Submitted photo

Walk, run and bike safety plan: Task force asks city commission to support efforts to make runners and bikers safe

Julia Roberts
Tuesday, July 25, 2023
A task force of people who walk, run and ride bicycles on Amelia Island spoke to the Fernandina Beach City Commission, presenting a plan to make streets and trails on the island safer. Mike Spino is the chair of the Citizens’ Task Force for Safe Walking and Biking.
Photo credit FWC, NOAA Fisheries permit #18786 This North Atlantic right whale calf was 1 month old when it was found dead on the beach of Anastasia State Park on Feb. 13, 2021.

Photo credit FWC, NOAA Fisheries permit #18786 This North Atlantic right whale calf was 1 month old when it was found dead on the beach of Anastasia State Park on Feb. 13, 2021.

NOAA: Right whales closer to extinction than previously thought

Holly Dorman
Friday, July 21, 2023
New information from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration suggests North Atlantic right whales may be closer to extinction than previously thought.
North Beach Park is in need of repairs, Fernandina Beach City Commissioner Chip Ross says, but that work is not included in the capital improvements funded by the proposed 2023-24 budget for the city. That budget is based on revenue that would be generated if the commission adopts the rollback millage rate. The rate is scheduled to be set at a special meeting at 5:05 p.m. Tuesday, July 25 at City Hall. Photo by Julia Roberts/News-Leader

North Beach Park is in need of repairs, Fernandina Beach City Commissioner Chip Ross says, but that work is not included in the capital improvements funded by the proposed 2023-24 budget for the city. That budget is based on revenue that would be generated if the commission adopts the rollback millage rate. The rate is scheduled to be set at a special meeting at 5:05 p.m. Tuesday, July 25 at City Hall. Photo by Julia Roberts/News-Leader

‘Pretend and extend’ - City manager gives commission list of projects to be cut under rollback millage rate

Julia Roberts
Thursday, July 20, 2023
What projects will be cut from the city’s capital improvement plan if the city commission approves a budget based on the rollback rate, as has been advocated by some city commissioners?

Salary increases for city commissions proposed

Julia Roberts
Thursday, July 20, 2023
The proposed budget for the city of Fernandina Beach for the 2023-24 fiscal year has what some commissioners are saying was a surprise — a $5,000 annual salary increase. The current monthly salary for commissioners is $1,000, $12,000 annually. The raise would make that $1,500 or $18,000 annually.
The S&P of interior design. Submitted photo

The S&P of interior design. Submitted photo

The S&P of interior design

News Staff
Thursday, July 20, 2023
Just like in cooking, there are two essential S&P (salt and pepper). Without these crucial ingredients, your food can be bland and lack impact. This is also true with interior design. We have our own essential S&P, which is scale and proportion.
Sip and Shop 2022. Submitted photo

Sip and Shop 2022. Submitted photo

Sip and Shop promises to bring a unique experience to downtown

News Staff
Thursday, July 20, 2023
Fernandina Beach Main Street will hold a Summer Sip and Shop on Friday, Jan. 20, 2024, from 4-7 p.m. Wrap up your summer in downtown Fernandina Beach where more than 20 retail shops will remain open late and provide sips of wine to enjoy while shopping.
This crochet octopus is adorable and may available in the Arts Market, located adjacent to the farmers market. Photo by Judie Mackie

This crochet octopus is adorable and may available in the Arts Market, located adjacent to the farmers market. Photo by Judie Mackie

Saturday morning in the local markets

News Staff
Thursday, July 20, 2023
Summer is in full swing and, baby, it's warm outside! Come on down to historic Fernandina Beach Saturday morning to enjoy a stroll through the Market Place farmers market and the Fernandina Beach Arts Market before the mercury rises for the day. Open at 9 a.m.