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Invader Raiders include, front row from left, Jane Everts, Jane Mace, Donna Tovar, Kathy Russell, Kathy Mason, Joyce Tuten and Julie Wilkinson; and second row; Jason Allgood, Mark Tomes and Toby Tovar. Other Raiders are Frances Bartelt, Adrienne Briggs, Stephanie Brown, Bev Lawrence, Graham Murphy, Margery Rubin, Jody Stevenson, Laurie Valentyne and Daniel Wilkinson. Submitted photo

Invader Raiders include, front row from left, Jane Everts, Jane Mace, Donna Tovar, Kathy Russell, Kathy Mason, Joyce Tuten and Julie Wilkinson; and second row; Jason Allgood, Mark Tomes and Toby Tovar. Other Raiders are Frances Bartelt, Adrienne Briggs, Stephanie Brown, Bev Lawrence, Graham Murphy, Margery Rubin, Jody Stevenson, Laurie Valentyne and Daniel Wilkinson. Submitted photo

Florida Park Services' exceptional accomplishment in park protection award

News Staff
Tuesday, February 21, 2023
Recently, the Invader Raiders were presented an award for their dedication to invasive plant removal at Fort Clinch by making beaches enjoyable for visitors. Protection of the dune system is a major part of the work at Fort Clinch. Invasive plants are one of the greatest threats to the dunes.

Florida Department of Health has your heart in mind

Guest Columnist
Tuesday, February 21, 2023
February is American Heart Month, which is a time to both raise awareness of heart disease prevention and management and honor those who have battled heart disease. Nationally, as well as for Florida, more people die each year from heart disease than from any other cause.
Pictured are, from left, Barnabas board member John Mullman, Barnabas board member Maureen Paschke, Barnabas board member Liza Cotter, Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation Executive Director Robin Peters, Barnabas President and CEO Jamie Reynolds, Baptist Health Community Relations coordinator Avalee Delay, and Barnabas board member Rev. Joe Woodfin. Photo courtesy of Barnabas Center

Pictured are, from left, Barnabas board member John Mullman, Barnabas board member Maureen Paschke, Barnabas board member Liza Cotter, Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation Executive Director Robin Peters, Barnabas President and CEO Jamie Reynolds, Baptist Health Community Relations coordinator Avalee Delay, and Barnabas board member Rev. Joe Woodfin. Photo courtesy of Barnabas Center

Eat more subs, save more lives

Sean Rosenthal
Tuesday, February 21, 2023
Nassau County’s holistic care center, Barnabas, recently received a $3,723 grant from Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation. At a small gathering at the sub shop’s location on South Eighth Street, organizational leaders gathered to celebrate the purchase of two automated external defibrillators.
Indeterminate tomato varieties grow like vines. Trellising and caging support the tomato as it grows throughout the season and is great to grow in hydroponic systems. These Everglade tomatoes work wonderfully in the summer, but if you’re like me, good luck getting them inside the house because I end up eating them while doing yard work. Submitted photo

Indeterminate tomato varieties grow like vines. Trellising and caging support the tomato as it grows throughout the season and is great to grow in hydroponic systems. These Everglade tomatoes work wonderfully in the summer, but if you’re like me, good luck getting them inside the house because I end up eating them while doing yard work. Submitted photo

The soul of Solanaceae

Guest Columnist
Tuesday, February 21, 2023
Throughout the cooler season, our vegetable gardens explode with planting possibilities. But to much a vegetable gardener’s delight, March is around the corner. March in North Florida is the optimal time for planting some of my favorite vegetables.
The popular Scholarship Benefit Dinner Dance Gala, a sold-out show, featured the Dynamic Les DeMerle 15-piece Orchestra with distinctive vocalist Bonnie Eisele in a lively evening that kept the dance floor packed throughout the night. Submitted photo

The popular Scholarship Benefit Dinner Dance Gala, a sold-out show, featured the Dynamic Les DeMerle 15-piece Orchestra with distinctive vocalist Bonnie Eisele in a lively evening that kept the dance floor packed throughout the night. Submitted photo

Sold out Big Band Bash swings hard

News Staff
Thursday, February 16, 2023
The Amelia Island Jazz Festival’s 12th annual Big Band Bash swung into action at the Courtyard Spring Hill Suites by Marriott on Saturday, Feb. 11, with a dazzling lineup of skillful musicians.
Front row, from left, Dylan Meredith, Miley Meredith, Anothio Flores; second row, from left, Dash Horn, Ian Pena , Aiden Ross, Christian Smith, Matthew Gershowitz, Jason Barker, Troy Stewart; third row, from left, Noah Liliskis, Jason Stone, Brayden Grace, Tristan, Avery Meredith, Jaquilin Stone, Zachary Powell. Submitted photo

Front row, from left, Dylan Meredith, Miley Meredith, Anothio Flores; second row, from left, Dash Horn, Ian Pena , Aiden Ross, Christian Smith, Matthew Gershowitz, Jason Barker, Troy Stewart; third row, from left, Noah Liliskis, Jason Stone, Brayden Grace, Tristan, Avery Meredith, Jaquilin Stone, Zachary Powell. Submitted photo

Scout Troop 152 earns Top Unit Award

News Staff
Thursday, February 16, 2023
Recently, Troop 152 of Yulee was honored to earn the Top Unit Award for Sabol District of North Florida Council for 2022 out of 105 units in the district. They also earned Top Troop for 2022 as well.
21 Queen Street Coffee Food Truck with be at the Wildlight Market Place this weekend. Submitted photo

21 Queen Street Coffee Food Truck with be at the Wildlight Market Place this weekend. Submitted photo

Wildlight Market Place showcases ‘Booth with a Cause’

Guest Columnist
Thursday, February 16, 2023
The Fernandina Beach Market Place and the Wildlight Market Place will both be open Saturday. Fernandina's market is located on North Seventh Street in historic downtown, and the Wildlight market is located at 123 Tinker St. in Yulee. Both markets are open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.