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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.

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Townhome project on South Fourth facing opposition

Julia Roberts
Thursday, November 17, 2022
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.

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NCSB members sworn in

Holly Dorman
Thursday, November 17, 2022
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

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Martin, Deonas say goodbye to NCSB

Holly Dorman
Tuesday, November 15, 2022
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

Guest Columnist
Tuesday, November 15, 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.
The Pirate swimmers competing at region includes, from left, Cole Misciagna, Jacob Kovalcik, Annie McKenzie, Brooklyn Martinez, Neriah Giedrys, Ivy Bradley, Cora Foxwell-Jones, Alex Rousselow, Logan Cook, Nate Janzow, Ryan Roettger, Elizabeth Hernandez, Alex Vobril, Zoe Fina, Alex Shurter, Emelia Tuso and Hampton Walker. Not pictured: Cora Tilton. Submitted photo.

The Pirate swimmers competing at region includes, from left, Cole Misciagna, Jacob Kovalcik, Annie McKenzie, Brooklyn Martinez, Neriah Giedrys, Ivy Bradley, Cora Foxwell-Jones, Alex Rousselow, Logan Cook, Nate Janzow, Ryan Roettger, Elizabeth Hernandez, Alex Vobril, Zoe Fina, Alex Shurter, Emelia Tuso and Hampton Walker. Not pictured: Cora Tilton. Submitted photo.

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Pirate swimmers make splash at region, head to state

Beth Jones
Thursday, November 10, 2022
The Pirates hadn’t had a state qualifier in swimming in six years, until last season. Two qualified. This season, a host of Fernandina Beach High School swimmers will head to state. The 2A meet was slated for Saturday, but because of the storm, will be held Nov. 19 in Stuart.
Photo by Beth Jones/News-Leader

Photo by Beth Jones/News-Leader

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Hornets heading to Baker

Beth Jones
Thursday, November 10, 2022
The Hornets (6-4) punched their ticket to the playoffs with last week’s 35-7 win over host Pedro Menendez of St. Augustine. “This week, we had a do-or-die situation,” said Kyle Dougherty, head football coach at Yulee High School. “As a team, we responded.
Castellani, Johns and Gillette on senior night at the FBHS final football game last week.

Castellani, Johns and Gillette on senior night at the FBHS final football game last week.

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AVCA honors for trio of Lady Pirates

Beth Jones
Thursday, November 10, 2022
The American Volleyball Coaches Association recently recognized three Fernandina Beach High School senior volleyball players for their performances this season. Ella Johns, a 5-foot-11 outside hitter for the FBHS Lady Pirates, was named an AVCA High School All-Region player.