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I noticed a great article on the American Express promotion of Small Business Saturday. How can you beat shopping local combined with a $25 money back offer from American Express. So…Buy Local and take a look below at the Facebook link for details. Facebook American Express Link Here If you’re interested in adding a [...] I just left the meeting at the First Baptist Church after 30 minutes of hearing the post office representatives tell everyone to put it in writing. There was standing room only and a lot of emotion. Unfortunately, the non-local USPS representatives seemed unaware of the feeling, history or even willing to say much more than [...] The unusual thing about Portland, if you compare their approach to parking to the proposed kiosks and parking areas in Fernandina, is the partnership with local business. The parking was not a way to generate revenue, it is a way to assist local business in driving traffic. Watch the entire video to see the [...] The issue is far from over, but the locals are coming out in increasing numbers to ask for more disclosure, tabling of the issue, a referendum and accountability. I don’t know where to begin, but there must have been 10 requests for tabling and a even one discussion of the ethics of voting for a [...] A special interest is just another way to manipulate the vote. What happens when individual groups are convinced they will get part of what they want at the expense of the rest of the country or city? Why….politics as usual. The phrase “special interest” is becoming so common, I almost hate use it, but it [...] I still am not convinced the post office in downtown Fernandina Beach will be better if it falls into private hands. The adaptive use of the building is important. Just consider Winnsboro’s former post office, renovated into a museum, named the Old Post Office Museum. While I don’t think the best use of the building [...] I grew up here on Amelia Island and years ago, I only remember calling my hometown Fernandina. No “beach”, just Fernandina. The only thing constant is change, but we should remember our roots and try to preserve more of the heritage we have as the birthplace of modern shrimping. We only have a fraction of [...] Take a stroll down North 6th….the best preserved block on Amelia Island. Which home was rebuilt from the ground up? Oddly enough, changes to building code, insurance guidelines and restrictions in this designated historic district make maintaining a home a difficult balancing act. Bed and breakfasts are especially challenged with high commercial insurance rates. [...] As the price of metal goes up, thieves are stealing everything from copper wire to drains in the street to water valves and fire hydrants. We met with Davey Coker of Prime Lending this morning and on the way out were surprised to see all the missing valves for the location. The fittings are far [...] |
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