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Experience Nassau County through the eyes of our trusted columnists in this curated section of regular features. From travel adventures and fishing reports to gardening tips and personal musings about coastal living, our dedicated writers provide unique perspectives on our community. Each column offers a distinct voice and specialized focus, sharing local knowledge and authentic reflections on life in Nassau County. Follow your favorite local voices and discover new perspectives through our collection of regular contributors who bring the character of our area to life.

Connie Doyle

The Good Earth: Slow down and dig in

By Connie Doyle Fall is when temperatures are dropping, the light is subtly changing and plant growth slowing. It's like the garden is taking a...
Debi Lander

Travel with Debi Lander: Central Oregon is worth the wait

By Debi Lander A passing rain shower could have spoiled my visit to Smith Rock State Park. Instead, it provided the finishing touch. As the...
Tracy Dishman

Between ‘it’s posted’ and ‘people know’

By Tracy Dishman, Editor On Monday night, Sept. 28, I sat at the press table in the James S. Page Governmental Complex and watched my...
Chris Thompson

Finance 101: The lessons every college-bound kid should learn now

By Chris Thompson Sending a child to college marks an important milestone for families. It's often the first-time students manage money independently while balancing classes,...
Jennifer Silverman

Working my way up to ‘I don’t care’

By Jennifer SilvermanThe Curious Columnist Like most Amelia Islanders, I am surrounded by retirees – active, accomplished folks who’ve led amazing lives and who possess...
Debi Lander

Travel: Helen, Georgia – Bavaria in the Blue Ridge Mountains

By Debi Lander When a struggling mountain town reinvented itself in 1969, few could have imagined the outcome. Today, visitors arriving in Helen, Georgia, discover...
Connie Doyle

The Good Earth: Could one of your favorite landscape plants be an escape artist?

By Connie Doyle Every gardener has done it. You spot a beautiful plant at the nursery, bring it home, nurture it for years, and then...
Donna Paz Kaufman

Discovering your story: Finding your roots begins at home

By Donna Kaufman One of my favorite programs is “Finding Your Roots” with Dr. Henry Louis Gates, Jr. aired on PBS. During each episode, Gates...
Richard Restiano

Spring awakening: Art, emotion and the new season

By: Richard Restiano Spring has been a time cherished by humans for centuries; awaited with fervor and optimism. Life is art. Art is life. Art is...
Jennifer Silverman

My dating app search for Cary Grant

By: Jennifer SilvermanThe Curious Columnist After a long hiatus, I recently returned to dating apps. Not surprisingly, virtual romance roulette is still exasperating.  In digital dating,...

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