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Ross wants faster action on city manager search

Julia Roberts
Tuesday, March 28, 2023
While one Fernandina Beach city commissioner believes the city needs to move quickly to find a new city manager, the mayor and at least one commissioner say they believe discussing the matter at a meeting next month is fast enough.
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

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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

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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.

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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.
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.

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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.
Barkhausen skis for Barnabas at the Great Bear Chase, Calument, Mich. Submitted photo

Barkhausen skis for Barnabas at the Great Bear Chase, Calument, Mich. Submitted photo

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Amelia Island resident skis the distance for Barnabas

News Staff
Tuesday, March 21, 2023
Ten years ago, local resident and Rotary Club member David Barkhausen took up cross-country skiing somewhat seriously in his early 60s. While still living in Illinois, he began participating in several races in northern Michigan and Wisconsin.
Local military veteran writers: Wendi Carpenter, Bill Craun, Jerry Hester, Leah Ward-Lee and Bill Leonardi.

Local military veteran writers: Wendi Carpenter, Bill Craun, Jerry Hester, Leah Ward-Lee and Bill Leonardi.

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Local writer’s group honors local military veterans

News Staff
Tuesday, March 21, 2023
Amelia Island Writers presents a happy hour discussion with local military veterans who are published authors. The program will be held at the Amelia Island Museum of History, 233 S. Third St. in Fernandina Beach on Friday, March 31, from 4-6 p.m.