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RYAM submits application to produce bioethanol

Julia Roberts
Wednesday, November 22, 2023
Rayonier Performance Fibers, known as RYAM, has submitted an application to the Florida Department of Environmental Protection to produce bioethanol in its Fernandina Beach plant. According to the Carbon Collective, bioethanol is a fuel made from plant material, such as corn or sugarcane.
Total TDT Taxable sales over the last few years. Commissioner John Martin pointed out tourism came “roaring back” after the pandemic. Submitted photo

Total TDT Taxable sales over the last few years. Commissioner John Martin pointed out tourism came “roaring back” after the pandemic. Submitted photo

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Tourism year in review

Sean Rosenthal
Friday, November 17, 2023
From October 2022 to September 2023, Amelia Island saw 771,400 visitors generate $932,888,600 in total economic impact. Bed tax collections of 5% on short-term rentals totaled $11.4 million this past fiscal year, which is a 1.5% increase from last year and a new record.
Ron Sapp, center, with his granddaughter to his left and event master of ceremonies, Robert Peters, on his right at the recent dedication ceremony. Photo by Tracy Dishman/News-Leader

Ron Sapp, center, with his granddaughter to his left and event master of ceremonies, Robert Peters, on his right at the recent dedication ceremony. Photo by Tracy Dishman/News-Leader

Egans Creek Greenway named for Ron Sapp

Julia Roberts
Friday, November 17, 2023
In an event a speaker called “The Woodstock of Fernandina,” the Fernandina Beach Woman’s Club building was filled to overflowing with people honoring Ron Sapp, a teacher, longtime city official and community leader, by naming the Egans Creek Greenway for him.
NassauTRANSIT provides transportation to and from senior life centers in Fernandina Beach and Hilliard. Photo by Nassau County Council on Aging

NassauTRANSIT provides transportation to and from senior life centers in Fernandina Beach and Hilliard. Photo by Nassau County Council on Aging

NCCOA, NassauTRANSIT to step down as public transportation provider

News Staff
Wednesday, November 15, 2023
Since 1982, Nassau County Council on Aging (NCCOA) has served as the Community Transit Coordinator (CTC) for Nassau County. This designation means that NassauTRANSIT, a division of NCCOA, has served as the public transportation provider for county residents of all ages.
Wildlight Vice President Wes Hinton speaks at the Nov. 7 meeting of the Nassau County Planning and Zoning board. Photo by Sean Rosenthal/News-Leader

Wildlight Vice President Wes Hinton speaks at the Nov. 7 meeting of the Nassau County Planning and Zoning board. Photo by Sean Rosenthal/News-Leader

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Next 30 years of Wildlight recommended for approval

Sean Rosenthal
Thursday, November 9, 2023
The next 30 years of development in Wildlight were recommended for approval by the Nassau County Planning and Zoning (P&Z) board. Stretching from U.S. 17 to Chester Road, the plans include a Wildlight Parkway between those two key roadways, including a C.R.
Commission chambers were full ahead of the Nov. 7 Planning and Zoning board meeting to discuss the rezoning of approximately 206 acres of land in the Nassauville area from Open Rural to Residential. Photo by Sean Rosenthal/News-Leader

Commission chambers were full ahead of the Nov. 7 Planning and Zoning board meeting to discuss the rezoning of approximately 206 acres of land in the Nassauville area from Open Rural to Residential. Photo by Sean Rosenthal/News-Leader

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County board member after vote: ‘They win if they sue us’

Sean Rosenthal
Thursday, November 9, 2023
Nassau County Board of County Commission chambers were full of people opposing the Planning and Zoning board vote to recommend rezoning of the approximately 206 acres of land in the Nassauville area from Open Rural (OR) to Residential (RS-2).

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Task Force arrests sailor

News Staff
Tuesday, November 7, 2023
Petty Officer, Third Class Diego Arnulfo Alva, 32, of the United States Navy was taken into custody on Friday, Oct. 27, for engaging in a chat online with a child he believed to be 14 years old.
Members of the community saw plans and photos of the glory days of Evans Rendezvous at a meeting held to involve the public in the process of reinventing the building and nearby county-owned properties to become the American Beach Historic Park. Photo by Julia Roberts/News-Leader

Members of the community saw plans and photos of the glory days of Evans Rendezvous at a meeting held to involve the public in the process of reinventing the building and nearby county-owned properties to become the American Beach Historic Park. Photo by Julia Roberts/News-Leader

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Community helps to shape plans for Evans Rendezvous

Julia Roberts
Tuesday, November 7, 2023
Members of the American Beach community gave their input into plans for the site of Evans Rendezvous to representatives of Nassau County government and consulting firm Community Planning Collaborative last week, helping the shape the future of what was once the “Pre-eminent entertainment and social...