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The Nassau County Board of County Commissioners on Monday evening unanimously approved first reading of a plan that will allow the county to acquire land for conservation purposes.

The Nassau County Board of County Commissioners on Monday evening unanimously approved first reading of a plan that will allow the county to acquire land for conservation purposes.

County OKs first reading of land conservation plan

News Staff
Wednesday, January 27, 2021
Gary D. Morgan | For the News-Leader The Nassau County Board of County Commissioners on Monday evening unanimously approved first reading of a plan that will allow the county to acquire land for conservation purposes.
The Greater Nassau Rotary Club has officially moved from satellite status to become the newest Rotary Club in Nassau County. 

The Greater Nassau Rotary Club has officially moved from satellite status to become the newest Rotary Club in Nassau County. 

New Rotary Club chartered in Nassau County

News Staff
Wednesday, January 27, 2021
For the News-Leader The Greater Nassau Rotary Club has officially moved from satellite status to become the newest Rotary Club in Nassau County.  The former satellite group of the Amelia Island Sunrise Rotary celebrated its new charter at the North Hampton Golf Club in November.
The 2021 Isle of Eight Flags Shrimp Festival has been canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The 2021 Isle of Eight Flags Shrimp Festival has been canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Organizers cancel 2021 Shrimp Festival

News Staff
Wednesday, January 27, 2021
The uncertainty of the COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in the cancellation of the 2021 Isle of Eight Flags Shrimp Festival for the second consecutive year, but festival organizers are mapping out a plan for a fall event should the current health crisis finally abate.
Sheriff Bill Leeper swears in for a third term in office Jan. 5, with Judge Steven Fahlgren administering the oath. His term runs until Jan. 6, 2025.

Sheriff Bill Leeper swears in for a third term in office Jan. 5, with Judge Steven Fahlgren administering the oath. His term runs until Jan. 6, 2025.

Leeper in new term

News Staff
Friday, January 22, 2021
Sheriff Bill Leeper swears in for a third term in office Jan. 5, with Judge Steven Fahlgren administering the oath. His term runs until Jan. 6, 2025. He is the first sheriff in Nassau County to be re-elected unopposed in more than 50 years.
A volunteer places groceries into a vehicle at a recent food distribution. The drive-thru events are held throughout Nassau.

A volunteer places groceries into a vehicle at a recent food distribution. The drive-thru events are held throughout Nassau.

Barnabas residents’ safety net

News Staff
Friday, January 22, 2021
As the safety net organization for Nassau County residents in need, Barnabas Center continues to be on the front lines during the COVID-19 crisis.
Eric Sakurai

Eric Sakurai

Amelia Island Chamber Music Festival announces new executive director

News Staff
Friday, January 22, 2021
For the News-Leader Serving as the Amelia Island Chamber Music Festival’s executive director since 2013, Joe Marasco has guided the festival through challenges and growth. His passion, dedication and optimism have provided the necessary components to usher the festival into its 20th season.
Jack Knocke spoke to the Fernandina Beach City Commission about the job performance of City Manager Dale Martin, who he said is responsible for “manufactured emergencies,” such as allowing the city’s contract with Indigo Golf Partners to expire.

Jack Knocke spoke to the Fernandina Beach City Commission about the job performance of City Manager Dale Martin, who he said is responsible for “manufactured emergencies,” such as allowing the city’s contract with Indigo Golf Partners to expire.

Advocacy group founder slams city manager

News Staff
Friday, January 22, 2021
A man who said he represents hundreds of people asked the Fernandina Beach City Commission to consider a vote to declare whether they are confident or not in City Manager Dale Martin’s job performance. But the commission did not vote on the matter.
The southern basin of the Fernandina Harbor Marina is silted, making it impossible for boats to maneuver in parts of the marina during low tide. Passero Associates says its plan for waterfront resiliency will help curb erosion and reduce the need for dredging in the marina. To view artist renderings of the proposed waterfront, visit the News-Leader’s Facebook page.

The southern basin of the Fernandina Harbor Marina is silted, making it impossible for boats to maneuver in parts of the marina during low tide. Passero Associates says its plan for waterfront resiliency will help curb erosion and reduce the need for dredging in the marina. To view artist renderings of the proposed waterfront, visit the News-Leader’s Facebook page.

PLANNING FOR THE FUTURE

News Staff
Friday, January 22, 2021
The development of the Amelia River waterfront in Fernandina Beach was once again discussed at the City Commission meeting Tuesday, when Passero Associates and Marquis Latimer + Halback gave updates on plans for the project.