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Civic meetings
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Board of County Commissioners, Monday, Aug. 24 — Commissioners voted to shift ocean rescue funding to tourism tax dollars. Read the meeting briefs →
Fernandina Beach City Commission, Tuesday, Aug. 19 — Commissioners voted to rescind the city’s paid parking contract. Read the meeting briefs →
Nassau County School Board, Thursday, Aug. 13 — The board ratified union contracts and voted to move toward a self-funded health insurance program. Read the meeting briefs →
Sports Shorts
This weekend in Nassau County football — Three Nassau County teams take the field this weekend as the 2026 season continues.
- Fernandina Beach (0-1) travels to face North Florida Educational Institute Aug. 28. Kickoff is 7 p.m.; tickets are available through GoFan.
- Yulee (1-1) plays at First Coast Aug. 28 at 6:30 p.m.
- West Nassau (1-0) hosts KIPP Bold City Aug. 28 at 7 p.m.
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Community Calendar
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Amelia Community Theatre presents the Agatha Christie mystery. $25 adults, $10 students; tickets at AmeliaCommunityTheatre.org or (904) 261-6749. Box office hours are 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesdays through Fridays, and 90 minutes before curtain on show dates. 7:30 p.m. | 207 Cedar St., Fernandina Beach.
Fresh organic produce, pastries, local honey, artisan foods, and live acoustic music by Alex Delfs. 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. | N. Seventh St., Historic Downtown Fernandina Beach.
The Dynamic Les DeMerle and his band, with vocalist Bonnie Eisele, pay tribute to Dizzy Gillespie, Miles Davis, Ella Fitzgerald, Nina Simone and other hitmakers. $35 tickets at StoryAndSongArts.org. 5:00 p.m. | Story & Song Center for Arts, 1430 Park Ave., Fernandina Beach.
The parish’s Taizé ensemble leads a reflective, 35-minute service of simple sung prayer, scripture, intercession and silence to close out the summer season. All are welcome. 7:00 p.m. | St. Michael Catholic Church, Fourth and Broome streets, Fernandina Beach.
Free and open to anyone; bring an instrument or just your voice. Information: (904) 261-7020. 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. | Island Art Association, 18 N. Second St., Fernandina Beach.
Save the date: open daily 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. except Tuesdays, and until 7 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. Best of Show honors went to Sandra Pineault’s “Jubilation.” | Island Art Association, 18 N. Second St., Fernandina Beach.
Find More: For more local events, visit fernandinaevents.com
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