The Fernandina Beach City Commission recognized the 50th anniversary of the Fernandina Pirates at the Feb. 21 meeting. Photo by Julia Roberts
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Gracie’s Kitchen hosts local Alpha Alpha Chapter of Alpha Delta Kappa, International Honorary Organization for Outstanding Women Educators. Submitted photo
Pictured are, from left, Kayla Vanderlaan, Gator Bowl; Danielle Loudermilk, principal at Hilliard Elementary; Whitney Jones, assistant principal at Hilliard Elementary; Gil Langley, Amelia Island Convention & Visitors Bureau; Katie Cox, Gator Bowl; Maurie Dugger, Amelia Island Convention & Visitors Bureau; and Susan Evans, First Coast Blessings in a Backpack. Submitted photo
Timothy McFadden
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission weighed in on the debate surrounding red snapper regulations from the South Atlantic Fishery Management Council, voicing its displeasure with suggested time-area closures for the snapper-grouper fishery. File photo
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission directed staff to raise the earnings for alligator trappers in the Statewide Nuisance Alligator Program at its February meeting. File photo
Fernandina Beach Vice Mayor David Sturges led action that removed Dale Martin from his position as city manager. “A lot of people have supported me,” Sturges said. “I feel we, as a commission, are going in a different direction and I feel fresh eyes for our city is important. His lack of communication and willingness to work with all the city commissioners was not evident. The mismanagement of what I consider to be sensitive personal matters was an overall theme.” Photo by Julia Roberts
Submitted photo courtesy of Clearwater Marine Aquarium Research Institute under NOAA permit #24359.
