Amelia Island Tourism: Revenue Strength Amid Rising Costs, Construction, and Capacity Pressures
The latest report from the Amelia Island Tourist Development Council shows tourism revenue holding up well even as forward bookings
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Gregor MacGregor and the Strange Tale Behind One of Amelia Island’s Eight Flags
If you’ve walked around downtown Fernandina Beach, you might have noticed a nod to him in the form of mini-golf,
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The Father of Fernandina: Yulee’s Railroad Vision and the Self-Interest That Shaped It
David Levy Yulee is widely recognized as the man who brought the railroad to Fernandina and helped lay the foundation
Read MoreTouch-and-Go Training: Essential for Pilots, and a Reality Check for New Neighbors
If you’ve ever watched a small training plane at a local airport doing lap after lap — touching down, then
Read MoreWhy Truly Independent Advisory Boards Protect Us All
Local government works best when elected leaders can draw on honest, independent advice from citizen boards. That advice only carries
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Protecting the Integrity of Appointed Boards: Why True Independence Matters Local government works best when advisory boards bring genuine expertise
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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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