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PERMISSION TO COME ABOARD

News Staff
Friday, June 4, 2021
Amelia Community Theatre presents “Men on Boats,” a comedy based on an historic expedition in the American West. In-person and livestreamed performances are 8 p.m. June 11-12, 17-19 and 24-26, and at 2 p.m. June 13 and 20 on the Main Stage of Amelia Community Theatre, 207 Cedar St.
Nassau County Board of County Commissioners

Nassau County Board of County Commissioners

Funds provide economic support to residents

News Staff
Friday, June 4, 2021
The 117th U.S Congress passed the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 on March 11, and Nassau County will receive $17.18 million in funds. In response, the Nassau Florida Prosperity Plan was formed to supplement the American Rescue Plan.
Barnabas volunteer Robert Simoneau delivers an Amelia Fresh box to a Barnabas client. The Amelia Fresh boxes include a variety of locally produced items.

Barnabas volunteer Robert Simoneau delivers an Amelia Fresh box to a Barnabas client. The Amelia Fresh boxes include a variety of locally produced items.

Access to healthy foods improves Barnabas patients’ chronic illnesses

News Staff
Friday, June 4, 2021
Christie Patterson has lived in Nassau County for 11 years. Her husband is disabled. She is unemployed because she must stay at home to care for him. They do not have health insurance. Patterson learned she had diabetes in 2013. That’s when she contacted Barnabas for help.
A marine salvage operation at the former Pogy Plant on the north end of Amelia Island is the target of an enforcement case by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection. The property was recently sold as two parcels, totaling $8.5 million. The new owners did not share their plans for the site.

A marine salvage operation at the former Pogy Plant on the north end of Amelia Island is the target of an enforcement case by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection. The property was recently sold as two parcels, totaling $8.5 million. The new owners did not share their plans for the site.

FDEP investigates marine salvage at Pogy Plant

News Staff
Friday, June 4, 2021
A vessel salvage operation is under fire from the Florida Department of Environmental Protection concerning demolition work being conducted at the recently sold Pogy Plant site on the north end of Amelia Island.
Sea Esta skipper Glen Stettler, at the helm on left, and crew keeping an eye on traffic and markers along the race course on Saturday.

Sea Esta skipper Glen Stettler, at the helm on left, and crew keeping an eye on traffic and markers along the race course on Saturday.

Sailing club holds fourth race in 2021

News Staff
Friday, June 4, 2021
The fourth race for Amelia Island Sailing Club’s 2021 racing season was held on Saturday. Sailing vessel Misty, skippered by Wilby Whitt, led throughout the race and went on to finish the 9.7-nautical-mile course in one hour and 49 minutes.
Baptist Medical Center Nassau President Ed Hubel, right, and his dog, Lilly.

Baptist Medical Center Nassau President Ed Hubel, right, and his dog, Lilly.

Pet Love at Baptist Medical Center Nassau

News Staff
Wednesday, June 2, 2021
Pet Love exhibits started at the beginning of the pandemic when Community Hospice and Palliative Care volunteers could not engage with hospice patients.
Photographers stand with their work during the opening of the “2020 – A Look Back” exhibition earlier this year.

Photographers stand with their work during the opening of the “2020 – A Look Back” exhibition earlier this year.

‘2020 – A Look Back’ photo exhibit opens at bookstore

News Staff
Wednesday, June 2, 2021
“2020 – A Look Back,” a photo exhibit featuring photos that showcase the community’s response to 2020, a year like no other, will be exhibited at Story & Song Bookstore Bistro the month of June.
Nassau County commissioners Klynt Farmer wants to consider changing the county’s alcohol ordinance to be less restrictive on the west side of the county.

Nassau County commissioners Klynt Farmer wants to consider changing the county’s alcohol ordinance to be less restrictive on the west side of the county.

Should county revisit alcohol sales laws on west side?

News Staff
Wednesday, June 2, 2021
Nassau County Commissioner Klynt Farmer wants to change the county’s alcohol sales ordinance to decrease restrictions on the western portion of the county. In Nassau County, I-95 is the dividing line restricting the time bars and liquor stores can sell alcoholic beverages on Sundays.