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The City of Fernandina Beach and Nassau County Board of County Commissioners came together to proclaims the week of July 28 through August 5, 2023 as “Gullah/Geechee Nation Appreciation Week.” Photo by Julia Roberts/News-Leader

The City of Fernandina Beach and Nassau County Board of County Commissioners came together to proclaims the week of July 28 through August 5, 2023 as “Gullah/Geechee Nation Appreciation Week.” Photo by Julia Roberts/News-Leader

City and county celebrate Gullah Geechee

Julia Roberts
Tuesday, July 25, 2023
The City of Fernandina Beach and Nassau County Board of County Commissioners came together to proclaims the week of July 28 through August 5, 2023 as “Gullah/Geechee Nation Appreciation Week.

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News-Leader brings home awards

News Staff
Tuesday, July 25, 2023
The News-Leader is proud to announce its placement in the annual Florida Press Association awards. In local government reporting, reporter Julia Roberts’ series on Brett’s Waterway Cafe won third place.
Assistant County Manager Marshal Eyerman. Photo by Julia Roberts/News-Leader

Assistant County Manager Marshal Eyerman. Photo by Julia Roberts/News-Leader

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BOCC approves reduced millage rate for third year

Julia Roberts
Tuesday, July 25, 2023
The Nassau County Board of County Commissioners approved a reduced millage rate, cutting taxes for the third year in a row, with plans to cut that rate again next year.
Photo credit FWC, NOAA Fisheries permit #18786 This North Atlantic right whale calf was 1 month old when it was found dead on the beach of Anastasia State Park on Feb. 13, 2021.

Photo credit FWC, NOAA Fisheries permit #18786 This North Atlantic right whale calf was 1 month old when it was found dead on the beach of Anastasia State Park on Feb. 13, 2021.

NOAA: Right whales closer to extinction than previously thought

Holly Dorman
Friday, July 21, 2023
New information from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration suggests North Atlantic right whales may be closer to extinction than previously thought.
The new Supra takes styling cues from Formula One. Photo courtesy of AutoEditor

The new Supra takes styling cues from Formula One. Photo courtesy of AutoEditor

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The GR Supra - Toyota’s winning partnership strategy

Guest Columnist
Thursday, July 20, 2023
In a market where sedans are less popular than SUVs and pickup trucks, sportscars are a challenging conversation to start in an automaker’s product planning meeting.
The S&P of interior design. Submitted photo

The S&P of interior design. Submitted photo

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The S&P of interior design

News Staff
Thursday, July 20, 2023
Just like in cooking, there are two essential S&P (salt and pepper). Without these crucial ingredients, your food can be bland and lack impact. This is also true with interior design. We have our own essential S&P, which is scale and proportion.
This crochet octopus is adorable and may available in the Arts Market, located adjacent to the farmers market. Photo by Judie Mackie

This crochet octopus is adorable and may available in the Arts Market, located adjacent to the farmers market. Photo by Judie Mackie

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Saturday morning in the local markets

News Staff
Thursday, July 20, 2023
Summer is in full swing and, baby, it's warm outside! Come on down to historic Fernandina Beach Saturday morning to enjoy a stroll through the Market Place farmers market and the Fernandina Beach Arts Market before the mercury rises for the day. Open at 9 a.m.

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BOCC hears CIP projects, looks at economy

Julia Roberts
Wednesday, July 19, 2023
At a special meeting, the Nassau County Board of County Commissioners heard presentations from county staff about the county’s Capital Improvement plan — projects underway, ones planned for the coming fiscal year that begins Oct. 1 and requests for funding the county’s fleet of vehicles.

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NCSB approves first phase of communications plan

Holly Dorman
Wednesday, July 19, 2023
The Nassau County School Board approved the first phase of the school district’s new communication plan. At the July 13 meeting, the board unanimously approved the next steps to be taken through the end of the calendar year.