What Is the ENCPA (East Nassau Community Planning Area)?
The ENCPA is a state-approved sector plan adopted by Nassau County in 2011 and embedded in the County’s Comprehensive Plan.
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What Is a De Facto Tax — and Why It Matters in the Paid Parking Debate
A de facto tax is a charge the government labels as a “fee,” but which operates like a tax in
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PAID PARKING VOTE AND THOUGHTS
ON TUESDAY, JANUARY 6, 2026, THE FERNANDINA BEACH CITY COMMISSION IS SCHEDULED TO VOTE ON ORDINANCE 2025-13. This ordinance formally
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Today’s Court Decision and What It Means for Fernandina Beach Paid Parking
This afternoon, December 31, 2025, a Nassau County circuit judge is expected to rule on a key procedural challenge in
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Centre Street, Fernandina Beach (c. 1915): A Town in Transition
This postcard captures Centre Street looking EAST from the Amelia River, around 1915, at a pivotal moment in Fernandina’s history.
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Nassau County, Florida: 2025 Year-End Review: The 20 Issues That Defined the Year — and What’s Coming Next
As 2025 closes, Nassau County stands at a familiar but increasingly uncomfortable crossroads: rapid growth colliding with limited infrastructure, rising
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The Good and the Bad of Tourism on Amelia Island
A Balanced Look for Locals Tourism is the economic engine of Amelia Island and Nassau County. That reality is not
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Shifting Priorities: Public Demand and New Laws Drive TDC Funding Toward Beach Infrastructure
A New Era of Flexibility in Tourism Funding A 2025 amendment to Florida Statute 125.0104 has expanded allowable uses for
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Right Whales off Amelia Island: Protected Species, Real Rules, and Why Distance Matters
Each winter, North Atlantic right whales migrate into the coastal waters off Northeast Florida, including Amelia Island. Their presence is
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📊 10-Year Tourism Reality Check: Amelia Island vs. Florida
2016–2025 Comparison This analysis compares Nassau County Tourist Development Tax (TDT / bed tax) collections with Florida statewide visitor totals
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