We Deserve Better Answers from Our City Commission Candidates
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Consolidated Ownership and the Future of Florida’s Historic Downtowns
I’ve spent most of my life on Amelia Island and have watched how our historic downtowns and those like them
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Advice for a Friend’s Son
A friend of mine — a mom — called the other day with that particular tone parents get when they’ve
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Amelia Island Tourism: Revenue Strength Amid Rising Costs, Construction, and Capacity Pressures
The latest report from the Amelia Island Tourist Development Council shows tourism revenue holding up well even as forward bookings
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Gregor MacGregor and the Strange Tale Behind One of Amelia Island’s Eight Flags
If you’ve walked around downtown Fernandina Beach, you might have noticed a nod to him in the form of mini-golf,
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The Father of Fernandina: Yulee’s Railroad Vision and the Self-Interest That Shaped It
David Levy Yulee is widely recognized as the man who brought the railroad to Fernandina and helped lay the foundation
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If you’ve ever watched a small training plane at a local airport doing lap after lap — touching down, then
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Local government works best when elected leaders can draw on honest, independent advice from citizen boards. That advice only carries
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Protecting the Integrity of Appointed Boards: Why True Independence Matters Local government works best when advisory boards bring genuine expertise
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When Development Walls Off the Sunset: The Real Cost of Short-Term Thinking in Resort Communities
It happens in community after community. A place becomes known for its beautiful beaches, easy access to the water, and
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