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Florida Eye Specialists is opening on South 14th Street in Fernandina Beach.

Florida Eye Specialists is opening on South 14th Street in Fernandina Beach.

Florida Eye Specialists opens Fernandina Beach practice

News Staff
Thursday, July 15, 2021
For the News-Leader   Florida Eye Specialists, the largest eye practice in North Florida, announced the opening of the first multi-specialty, fellowship-trained ophthalmology practice in Fernandina Beach. This is the practice’s first office in Nassau County.  The new office is located at 1886 S.
Homes sell within hours to days after being placed on the market in Northeast Florida, often for more than the asking price. Graphic by Metro Creative Connection

Homes sell within hours to days after being placed on the market in Northeast Florida, often for more than the asking price. Graphic by Metro Creative Connection

Housing market lacks supply

News Staff
Thursday, July 15, 2021
For the Record   Northeast Florida’s housing market desperately needs more homes. In June, the region’s residential market continued its frenzied pace, with low interest rates and a limited inventory fueling record high sales prices. With an available months’ supply of inventory declining 58.
Light Up Amelia will have a fireworks show Sunday night in downtown Fernandina Beach.

Light Up Amelia will have a fireworks show Sunday night in downtown Fernandina Beach.

LET’S GET PATRIOTIC

News Staff
Friday, July 2, 2021
Amelia Island is host to plenty of Fourth of July events. Here’s a rundown of the events. * American Legion Post 54 will be open to the public Friday, Saturday and Sunday. From 6-10 p.m. Saturday, the post will have live patriotic music and serve shells and meat sauce.
Riverstone Property is the only large undeveloped property on unincorporated Amelia Island.

Riverstone Property is the only large undeveloped property on unincorporated Amelia Island.

SCALING NEW HEIGHTS

News Staff
Friday, July 2, 2021
Riverstone Properties filed a lawsuit against Nassau County on June 25 in response to a building heights ordinance passed June 14. The ordinance was approved by a 3-2 vote following a public hearing at a Nassau County Board of County Commissioners meeting that day.
Nassau County Board of Commissioners

Nassau County Board of Commissioners

Ritz-Carlton files lawsuit over beaches

News Staff
Friday, July 2, 2021
The Ritz-Carlton Hotel filed a lawsuit June 15 against Nassau County and Sheriff Bill Leeper. The lawsuit says the company wants to clarify an ordinance passed in 1992 that prohibits vehicles from operating on the beach.
Maddox Bryant, Anthony Balsamo and Tytus Boston were American Legion Boys State delegates selected by American Legion Post 54. Boston served as a state senator and filled the seat of state Sen. Aaron Bean during the Florida American Legion Boys State in Tallahassee.

Maddox Bryant, Anthony Balsamo and Tytus Boston were American Legion Boys State delegates selected by American Legion Post 54. Boston served as a state senator and filled the seat of state Sen. Aaron Bean during the Florida American Legion Boys State in Tallahassee.

Three locals participate in Boys State

News Staff
Friday, July 2, 2021
One week a year, the state of Florida turns over the gavels and halls of state government in Tallahassee to 360 high school students through the Florida American Legion Boys State.
Cole Porter’s “Kiss Me Kate” features the tale of once-married, now-divorced musical theater actors who perform opposite of each other.

Cole Porter’s “Kiss Me Kate” features the tale of once-married, now-divorced musical theater actors who perform opposite of each other.

Cole Porter’s ‘Kiss Me Kate’ comes to local playhouse

News Staff
Friday, July 2, 2021
Every now and then, the world is inhabited by those with rare musical genius whose creations live on to be enjoyed for generations. A few names easily come to mind: Beethoven. The Beatles. Frank Sinatra. Cole Porter. Huh? Cole Porter? Why not?
Taylor Clem

Taylor Clem

New director brings environmental needs into focus

News Staff
Friday, July 2, 2021
The University of Florida’s Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences has hired Taylor Clem as Nassau County’s new extension director. The University of Florida will pay 60% of his $87,000 salary, and Nassau County Board of County Commissioners will pay the remaining 40%.
Charles L. Albert Jr.’s family, including wife Ernie, seated, are pictured with the bench honoring Albert at Elm Street Little League.

Charles L. Albert Jr.’s family, including wife Ernie, seated, are pictured with the bench honoring Albert at Elm Street Little League.

Albert honored with ceremony at ballpark he loved

News Staff
Friday, July 2, 2021
A ceremony was held June 19 to honor the late Charles L. Albert Jr. A bench recognizing the accomplishments and contributions has been permanently placed at Elm Street Little League. Albert was instrumental in the league securing its charter in 1966. “Charles L. Albert Jr.
Baptist Medical Center Nassau was named to the Chartis Center for Rural Health’s annual list of the top 100 rural and community hospitals in the United States.

Baptist Medical Center Nassau was named to the Chartis Center for Rural Health’s annual list of the top 100 rural and community hospitals in the United States.

Baptist named top community hospital

News Staff
Friday, July 2, 2021
Baptist Medical Center Nassau was the only community hospital in Florida to be named to the Chartis Center for Rural Health’s annual list of the top 100 rural and community hospitals in the United States.