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Quilts by the Sea quilt show, sponsored by Amelia Island Quilt Guild, is Feb. 17-18. Submitted photo

Quilts by the Sea quilt show, sponsored by Amelia Island Quilt Guild, is Feb. 17-18. Submitted photo

Quilt show provides care and challenges

News Staff
Thursday, February 2, 2023
The Amelia Island Quilt Guild is proud to present its triennial quilt show, Quilts by the Sea, on Feb. 17 and 18. The show attracts visitors from the region, including First Coast counties and South Georgia. This year’s show promises to wow visitors with more than 100 quilts and fiber art pieces.
Ron Miller in front of “Nana” the largest dune in Florida.

Ron Miller in front of “Nana” the largest dune in Florida.

Touring Amelia Island’s history and heritage

Guest Columnist
Thursday, February 2, 2023
American Beach on Amelia Island is a remarkable place with an important history. Founded in 1935 by A.L. Lewis, it was a place of respite for African Americans during the Jim Crow era, providing a space for “recreation and relaxation without fear of humiliation”.
Partnership provides local military families with a day of fishing. Submitted photo.

Partnership provides local military families with a day of fishing. Submitted photo.

Partnership provides local military families with a day of fishing

News Staff
Tuesday, January 31, 2023
To bring accessible fishing opportunities and environmental education to local military families, Timucuan Parks Foundation recently teamed up with the National Park Service Timucuan Ecological and Historic Preserve for a Junior Ranger Angler Fishing Clinic for Blue Star Families Jacksonville.
Dr. Taylor Clem with one of the many specimens of bugs, branches and animals studied by the UF Extension office. “I love my job,” he said. “Some days you get a little head spun because you have so many things going on at the same time, but that’s OK. I will probably have someone call me today to ask about a palm tree or a person bring a bug sample in. Every day is different and that’s why I love it.”

Dr. Taylor Clem with one of the many specimens of bugs, branches and animals studied by the UF Extension office. “I love my job,” he said. “Some days you get a little head spun because you have so many things going on at the same time, but that’s OK. I will probably have someone call me today to ask about a palm tree or a person bring a bug sample in. Every day is different and that’s why I love it.”

UF Extension is more than pest control — it’s about improving the community

Julia Roberts
Tuesday, January 31, 2023
Is your vegetable garden not bearing vegetables? Your lawn looking bare or brown? Are your chickens not laying, does your child want to learn about raising a calf? Are you having issues filing your taxes or navigating Medicaid? Call Dr.
ACT board of directors includes, from left, Jim Ramage, John Chastine, Ron Leiseca, Violet Boerescu, Cindy Levine, Peggy Strickland (vice president), Kathryn Sawyer (board president), Missy Tremblay (secretary), Jayne Jeney, Robin Pullen, Linda Rogers (treasurer), Bruce Gruber and Scott Kessler. Not pictured: Lisa Howard-Welch. Submitted photo.

ACT board of directors includes, from left, Jim Ramage, John Chastine, Ron Leiseca, Violet Boerescu, Cindy Levine, Peggy Strickland (vice president), Kathryn Sawyer (board president), Missy Tremblay (secretary), Jayne Jeney, Robin Pullen, Linda Rogers (treasurer), Bruce Gruber and Scott Kessler. Not pictured: Lisa Howard-Welch. Submitted photo.

ACT applauds its volunteers

News Staff
Tuesday, January 31, 2023
The Board of Directors at Amelia Community Theatre hosted a Volunteer Appreciation Chili Dinner on Saturday, Jan. 21, at the theater. Volunteers were treated to dinner, music by Sonofarious and an awards and recognition ceremony.
Nassau County band students and directors and Nassau County School Board members gather for a celebratory group photo at the recent All District Band Concert in Jacksonville. Submitted photo.

Nassau County band students and directors and Nassau County School Board members gather for a celebratory group photo at the recent All District Band Concert in Jacksonville. Submitted photo.

Nassau County students selected to perform in district concert

News Staff
Tuesday, January 31, 2023
On Saturday, 45 Nassau County middle and high school students performed in an All District Band Concert held at Atlantic Coast High School in Jacksonville. “There were three different bands - Middle School Honor Band, High School Nomination Band, and High School Honor Band.
From left, "Luna Sea", "Lashes", "Sea-Kay McGee", "The Lady Judith", Nutrition Services Manager for Barnabas - Casey Hemphill, and "Jewels of the Island". Submitted photo.

From left, "Luna Sea", "Lashes", "Sea-Kay McGee", "The Lady Judith", Nutrition Services Manager for Barnabas - Casey Hemphill, and "Jewels of the Island". Submitted photo.

Fernandina Pirates Club completes a bounty-ful season

News Staff
Tuesday, January 31, 2023
2023 marks the 50th anniversary of The Fernandina Pirates Club Inc., a local nonprofit organization of volunteers, and they have just completed a successful 2022 season.
The Barnabas 2023 board of directors includes, from left, Tammy Johnson, the Rev. Joe Woodfin, Wayne McLellan, Alex Herrera, Janet Pfeffer, Mary Anne Sharer, Liza Cotter, May Lyn Gulmatico, Bishop Thomas Coleman, Maureen Paschke, Omar Diaz Siaca, Jonathan Simpson, Jim DuCharme and Jamie Reynolds. Not pictured: Pastor Dwayne Campbell, Ed Hubel and John Mullman. Submitted photo.

The Barnabas 2023 board of directors includes, from left, Tammy Johnson, the Rev. Joe Woodfin, Wayne McLellan, Alex Herrera, Janet Pfeffer, Mary Anne Sharer, Liza Cotter, May Lyn Gulmatico, Bishop Thomas Coleman, Maureen Paschke, Omar Diaz Siaca, Jonathan Simpson, Jim DuCharme and Jamie Reynolds. Not pictured: Pastor Dwayne Campbell, Ed Hubel and John Mullman. Submitted photo.

Barnabas Center hosts successful annual meeting

News Staff
Tuesday, January 31, 2023
Barnabas Center held its annual membership meeting on Jan. 26, and the nonprofit agency’s hope delivery efforts, governance, program and financial updates were shared.

FBPD arrests man for attempted murder

Holly Dorman
Tuesday, January 31, 2023
The Fernandina Beach Police Department arrested a man on charges of attempted murder and tampering with a witness Jan. 24. Officers took Christopher Bagley, 51, into custody after responding to a possible battery, with the victim being at Baptist Nassau Medical Center.