When Development Walls Off the Sunset: The Real Cost of Short-Term Thinking in Resort Communities
It happens in community after community. A place becomes known for its beautiful beaches, easy access to the water, and
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Height Limits and View Corridors: Safeguarding Fernandina Beach’s Waterfront Character
I attended the Historic District Council meeting last week where the Amelia River Wharf proposal was sent back for redesign.
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At What Cost? Paid Parking and the Real Changes to Downtown Fernandina
When I read the recent article in the Fernandina Observer about the downtown paid parking program missing its original revenue
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Kate’s Tree and the Challenges of Growing in the Middle of Ash Street
Photos of that big live oak on Ash Street after the recent thunderstorm caught my attention right away. A substantial
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Happy Father’s Day! On this Father’s Day, I’ve been reflecting on the steady drumbeat of criticism aimed at men who
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Partial Sale of the Municipal Golf Course: A Practical Either/Or Decision for Fernandina Beach
What if Fernandina Beach could generate roughly $45 million by selling just part of its municipal golf course, create hundreds
Read MorePublix Returns to Island Walk with Modern Features on July 2
Publix Returns to Island Walk with Modern Features on July 2 After more than a year without our main full-service
Read MorePublic vs. Private Facebook Groups: What the Numbers Show for Local Reach
Public vs. Private Facebook Groups: What the Numbers Show for Local Reach I was looking over the insights for the
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New Value-Focused Listings in Nassau County: Week of June 8, 2026
**Top New Residential Listings Offering Strong Value in Nassau County** *(Fresh listings from the past 7 days – single-family homes,
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Fernandina Beach Paid Parking Referendum: Timeline, Wording, Contract Realities, and What the Outcome Could Mean
As someone who has lived and worked in Fernandina Beach for decades and served as both a city commissioner and
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