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Nassau County Emergency Management Director Greg Foster addresses the Nassau County Board of County Commissioners meeting Monday. GARY D. MORGAN/FOR THE NEWS-LEADER

Nassau County Emergency Management Director Greg Foster addresses the Nassau County Board of County Commissioners meeting Monday. GARY D. MORGAN/FOR THE NEWS-LEADER

Nassau positivity rate continues to rise

News Staff
Wednesday, December 2, 2020
Three more people in Nassau County have died from COVID-19 in the past week as the county’s positivity rate jumped nearly 45%, according to statistics presented at the Nassau County Board of County Commissioner’s regular meeting Monday.
The West Nassau Band Boosters present the “A Superheroes Christmas” parade in conjunction with the Town of Callahan Saturday at 11 a.m. The parade departs Dixie Avenue and heads south on U.S. 1 before turning right onto Fifth Avenue.

The West Nassau Band Boosters present the “A Superheroes Christmas” parade in conjunction with the Town of Callahan Saturday at 11 a.m. The parade departs Dixie Avenue and heads south on U.S. 1 before turning right onto Fifth Avenue.

Parade Saturday

News Staff
Wednesday, December 2, 2020
The West Nassau Band Boosters present the “A Superheroes Christmas” parade in conjunction with the Town of Callahan Saturday at 11 a.m. The parade departs Dixie Avenue and heads south on U.S. 1 before turning right onto Fifth Avenue. Vendors will be set up from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. for shopping.
The Amelia Island Museum of History recently reopened with limited hours after closing due to the pandemic.

The Amelia Island Museum of History recently reopened with limited hours after closing due to the pandemic.

Virus causes significant loss

News Staff
Monday, November 30, 2020
To communicate the pandemic’s effect on our arts and culture organizations, Arts and Culture Nassau has collected a series of articles written by the organizations. This is the second of five articles in the series.
Art is displayed at the 2020 show. The next show is Jan. 30 and artists are encouraged to enter.

Art is displayed at the 2020 show. The next show is Jan. 30 and artists are encouraged to enter.

Artists sought for 2021 show

News Staff
Monday, November 30, 2020
The West Nassau Historical Society actively seeks artists and middle and high school students from Nassau County to participate in the ninth annual Nassau Art at the Callahan Depot art show.
The Blank Check Society’s Fifth Annual Pork Butt Cook-Off judges are Judge Steve Fahlgren, Dennis Morris and Sheriff Bill Leeper. The BCS wrote a $7,900 check to Wreaths Across America to assist in placing wreaths on graves at Jacksonville National Cemetery.

The Blank Check Society’s Fifth Annual Pork Butt Cook-Off judges are Judge Steve Fahlgren, Dennis Morris and Sheriff Bill Leeper. The BCS wrote a $7,900 check to Wreaths Across America to assist in placing wreaths on graves at Jacksonville National Cemetery.

BCS raises $7,900 for Wreaths Across America

News Staff
Monday, November 30, 2020
The Blank Check Society of America, Nassau County Chapter, raised $7,900 for Wreaths Across America.  The BCS recently held its Fifth Annual Pork Butt Cook-Off and Blood Drive.
Genece Minshew and David Sturges will meet Dec. 8 in a runoff election for the Group 2 seat on the Fernandina Beach City Commission. FILE PHOTOS

Genece Minshew and David Sturges will meet Dec. 8 in a runoff election for the Group 2 seat on the Fernandina Beach City Commission. FILE PHOTOS

Runoff candidates answer questions ahead of Dec. 8

News Staff
Monday, November 30, 2020
The race for the Group 2 seat on the Fernandina Beach City Commission will end Dec. 8, when candidates Genece Minshew and David Sturges meet in a runoff election. In the general election held Nov. 3, Sturges garnered 3,744 votes (43.45%), while Minshew came away with 2,566 (29.78%).
Joe Springer will end his career as marina manager at the Fernandina Harbor Marina when Oasis Marinas takes over operations Dec. 1. Springer said he has enjoyed his time in the city, and does not yet know what the immediate future holds. “I really don’t have plans,” he told the Marina Advisory Board. “I find every time the situation presents itself, if I stay out of the way, something great comes along.” JULIA ROBERTS/NEWS-LEADER

Joe Springer will end his career as marina manager at the Fernandina Harbor Marina when Oasis Marinas takes over operations Dec. 1. Springer said he has enjoyed his time in the city, and does not yet know what the immediate future holds. “I really don’t have plans,” he told the Marina Advisory Board. “I find every time the situation presents itself, if I stay out of the way, something great comes along.” JULIA ROBERTS/NEWS-LEADER

Marina board bids Springer farewell and looks toward the future

News Staff
Monday, November 30, 2020
Fernandina Beach’s Marina Advisory Board held its last meeting on Monday with Joe Springer acting as marina manager of the Fernandina Harbor Marina. Springer is an employee of Westrec Marinas, the marina management company whose contract to manage the marina ends Tuesday, Dec.
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ESSA gives away turkeys

News Staff
Monday, November 30, 2020
Members of the Elm Street Sportsman Association gathered at the MLK Jr. Center Friday to organize more than 70 turkeys to be donated to needy local families.
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Christmas on the horizon

News Staff
Monday, November 30, 2020
While the city of Fernandina Beach canceled most holiday events due to the COVID-19 pandemic, a Christmas tree still adorns the downtown waterfront. Earlier this week, city employees hoisted the 26-foot-tall artificial Christmas tree near the marina. The tree has more than 2,000 lights.