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Amelia Marsh Pointe project moves forward

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In a split vote, the Fernandina Beach City Commission approved a project that will extend water and sewer service for a residential project on South 4th Street, which the developer says will help avoid the installation of septic tanks in the area.

Hammerhead goes missing

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Beach-goers were shocked to find a dead 12-foot hammerhead shark washed ashore at American Beach last week. Perhaps more shocking is its disappearance since then.

Central Park gets new playground equipment

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When Betty Berkman learned that playground equipment at Central Park had been removed for safety reasons, she believed it was fitting, according to City Commissioner Bradley Bean, to honor her late husband by making a sizable donation to the city to provide better equipment.

Bach elected to head two legal organizations

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Fernandina Beach City Attorney Tammi Bach has earned the respect of her peers, as is evident in her recent elections as President of the Florida Municipal Attorneys Association (FMAA) and as Chair of the City, County and Local Government Section of the Florida Bar Association.

   

Backroom briefing: Passing grade

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Orlando Rep. Anna Eskamani, the ranking Democratic member of the House House Ways & Means Committee, gave a “B” to a tax package that passed this month.

Florida State fires back in ACC fight

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With a hearing scheduled April 9, Florida State University this week fired back at a request by the Atlantic Coast Conference to put on hold — or dismiss — a lawsuit that could lead to FSU leaving