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Nao Trinidad sailing into Fernandina Harbor

Nao Trinidad sailing into Fernandina Harbor

Nao Trinidad sailing into Fernandina Harbor

When Ferdinand Magellan set out to be the first to sail around the world in the 16th century, his flagship was the nao Trinidad. Setting sail from Seville, Spain, on Aug.
The Seven Seas Voyager is scheduled to dock at the Port of Fernandina in March 2023. The ship can carry 680 passengers and 489 crew members.

The Seven Seas Voyager is scheduled to dock at the Port of Fernandina in March 2023. The ship can carry 680 passengers and 489 crew members.

Cruise ships scheduled for the Port of Fernandina without knowledge by OPHA

While the Ocean Highway and Port Authority said it was not aware of it, representatives of the Port of Fernandina have been working for months to make the port, which sits in the Historic District of Fernandina Beach, a port of call for cruise ships.
Puppies and kittens are getting out and about during visits to county departments, beginning with Fire and Emergency Operations. A pet was adopted on each trip.

Puppies and kittens are getting out and about during visits to county departments, beginning with Fire and Emergency Operations. A pet was adopted on each trip.

Paws-itively purr-fect. Shelter animals go on a field trip

A program in Nassau County is bringing together adoptable pets from the Nassau County Animal Services with county employees and has already helped two animals find homes.
Road Department Assistant Director David Hearn and Public Works Director Doug Podiak were on hand when Darren Marsh was recognized as Nassau County Employee of the Quarter.

Road Department Assistant Director David Hearn and Public Works Director Doug Podiak were on hand when Darren Marsh was recognized as Nassau County Employee of the Quarter.

Marsh madness

At the Nov. 16 meeting of the Nassau County Board of County Commissioners, Maintenance Operations Supervisor Darren Marsh was recognized as employee of the quarter.
Those who attended Wednesday’s meeting had the chance to hold a small bottle of copepods. North Atlantic right whales need 3,000 pounds of copepods every day to stay nourished.

Those who attended Wednesday’s meeting had the chance to hold a small bottle of copepods. North Atlantic right whales need 3,000 pounds of copepods every day to stay nourished.

Whale ho! Volunteers train to spot right whales

Volunteers migrated to Story & Song Bookstore Bistro Tuesday and Wednesday to learn more about North Atlantic right whales and how to spot them. Julie Albert is a coordinator for the North Atlantic Right Whale Conservation Program Volunteer Sighting Network. She has been there for 23 years.
This home on South Fourth Street sits on property that could become the site of a project to build 12 townhomes. The homes on the site, Historic District Chair Mike Spino said, were built by Italian immigrants who helped build the shrimping industry and should be preserved. People living in the neighborhood are opposing the project.

This home on South Fourth Street sits on property that could become the site of a project to build 12 townhomes. The homes on the site, Historic District Chair Mike Spino said, were built by Italian immigrants who helped build the shrimping industry and should be preserved. People living in the neighborhood are opposing the project.

Townhome project on South Fourth facing opposition

A property owner and a developer want to build townhomes on a property that is adjacent to the Historic District of Fernandina Beach, but neighbors are attempting to thwart those efforts before the application process begins.
Shannon Hogue, Curtis Gaus and Lissa Braddock are sworn in as members of the Nassau County School Board by board attorney Brett Steger.

Shannon Hogue, Curtis Gaus and Lissa Braddock are sworn in as members of the Nassau County School Board by board attorney Brett Steger.

NCSB members sworn in

Lissa Braddock, Curtis Gaus and Shannon Hogue officially joined (and re-joined) the Nassau County School Board at the swearing-in ceremony held Nov. 15, where Cynthia Grooms was also elected chairwoman. On Nov.
Donna Martin

Donna Martin

Martin, Deonas say goodbye to NCSB

The Nassau County School Board has bid farewell to board member Jamie Deonas and its chairwoman of 12 years, Donna Martin. After 14 total years on the board, Martin did not run for re-election this November. She served one two-year term and three four-year terms.
Ceremonial picture of the Amelia Island Open 2022 participants. Photo by Lee Ann Shobe

Ceremonial picture of the Amelia Island Open 2022 participants. Photo by Lee Ann Shobe

Amelia Island Open 2022

Last weekend, excitement and anticipation could be felt as participants from around the world lined up on the 90 pétanque courts to compete in the Amelia Island Open 2022.