Meeting ALERT: On Wednesday, Oct. 25, 6:00 p.m. at City Hall Commission Chambers, the Planning Advisory Board (PAB) and City Commissioners will meet to discuss the changes the City Commissioners propose for the Land Development Code (LDC). Most of the City of Fernandina Beach, from 14th St. to the river, has “25-foot underlying lots of record.” Since those lots are small, larger houses have been built on multiple lots throughout the years. The changes permit developers to divide lots up to the historic lots of record when the main house doesn't cross the historic lot's boundaries. The changes favoring overdevelopment threaten our sense of place and negatively erodes our capacity to be a sustainable and resilient city and island.

Amelia Island Conservation Network is now Nassau Conservation Network and has joined with Conserve Nassau to continue their mission! Since 2019, the mission of the Network has been “to optimize the effectiveness of local environmental organizations through information sharing and mutual support.” Joining with Conserve Nassau in coordinating that mission allows the Network to strengthen and to expand the work of its members throughout Nassau County.

Finally! Some teeth given to the Department of Health to CLOSE unhealthy beach water sites. New HB 177, the “Safe Waterways Act”, promotes improved water quality at beaches and public swimming areas.