Slave quarters are arranged in a semicircle at Kingsley Plantation.
Mistey Burns’ granddaughter, Maddie Berry, provided the inspiration for the name of her business, Baby Cakes, when she used the term to describe cupcakes, which Burns said she prefers to bake. “I cannot decorate a cake worth a flip,” Burns said. “But, according to Maddie, cupcakes are baby cakes, and anybody can decorate a baby cake.”
Keep Nassau Beautiful recently planted nine trees at The Arc Nassau through the Planting Nassau’s Future program.
The Ocean Highway and Port Authority recognized Administrative Office Manager Barb Amergian, who will be leaving her position next month. “It’s been a pleasure, I’ve enjoyed it immensely,” Amergian said to a round of applause. “I’ve learned so much so quickly and made some very great friends along the way.”
Nassau County Board of County Commissioners
Nassau County’s Shaun Maguire mows grass at the Yulee Sports Complex on Thursday morning.
A family is suing Lakeside at Amelia Island, alleging the assisted living facility failed to properly take care of an 88-year-old man.
West Nassau Historical Society members Jerry Peterson, from left, Emily Baumgartner and John Hendricks take a break at the Callahan Depot on one of two restored benches that were once part of the Jacksonville Union Terminal waiting area in 1919. Dorothy Higginbotham donated the benches.
City of Fernandina Beach
Amelia Island Plantation Community Association Director of Facilities and Maintenance Kenny Walczak, from left, AIPCA Executive Director Tim Digby and Amelia Island Plantation Foundation President Bob Schmonsees pose with the AIP’s Audubon International Sustainable Community Certificate.