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I’m in the middle of reading the filing related to the utility impact fee lawsuit here in Fernandina and in turn, began to read a little about enterprise funds. It would appear, the on advantage of having a fund is to protect the taxpayer and protect the service from future a so called “predatory action” [...] I would direct everyone…and I mean everyone…to the Isle of Eight Flags Shrimp Festival site below. Food, art, pirates and “FREE ADMISSION”. Sure, you’ll pay for food and drink and you might even be tied up by a local pirate, but it is going to be more fun than anything else this weekend within a [...] One of our former commissioners and former Mayor Beano Roberts is taking a personal interest in restoration of the Centre Street lighting. At approximately $741.00, he found a source for lighting for two trees in California, personally bought the lighting and with approval of the CoFB, the lighting is being installed by CoFB employees. A [...] The newest venture on Centre Street is an extension or connected to O’Kanes by the rear courtyard you see below, but has an entirely different feel. The courtyard looks and feels like Old Fernandina, with pavers, old bricks and the kind of atmosphere you might enjoy with someone special. Let me know what you think, [...] A good part of last night’s city commission meeting involved a discussion of resort rentals at a local condo complex. The complex is a PUD (planned unit development), but zoned originally R-2. Their covenants from the early 80’s reference rentals of one week or more, but do not discuss less than weekly rental. The resort [...] In considering running for office, one of the biggest concerns I have or had was how I might be required to avoid friends holding office locally. I’ve lived on the island for a very long time….nearly 50 years. Knowing people is unavoidable if you live in an area for that long and having friends is [...] I will never choose to spend my money at a store store selling this item or any other item designed to circumvent drug laws. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Synthetic_cannabis The article below discusses the issue in more detail. I became aware of this a few months ago after a student at Stetson University drowned while on break. Based [...] We were fortunate enough to make the book festival this weekend and were treated to a pleasant surprise. Kathleen Maurer of Maurer Fine Art, a Fernandina local, was promoting a book of truly beautiful local watercolor sketches….all showing some of the best Amelia Island can offer. The diversity of authors and even "name" writers attending [...] |
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