Columns

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.

Richard Restiano

Art and Love: Exploring February’s most inspiring subject

By Richard Restiano Right from the earliest known cave drawings thousands of years ago, humans wanted to express to other humans what they saw, where...
Donna Paz Kaufman

Who has the wheel?

by Donna Kaufman The scene has been all too familiar. Recently, my husband, Mark, and I were dining at a fast-casual restaurant, seated near a...
Jennifer Silverman

Stopping the spin, teacups not included 

The concept of truth is, of course, nothing new to anyone over the age of say, three. Thanks to Disney’s "Pinocchio," even as itty-bitty...

Debi Lander Travel: It’s 2026, USA 250 Celebrations 

The United States celebrates the Fourth of July with fireworks that light the sky and echo the bold words of the Declaration of Independence....

Jimmy’s Fishing Report: Targeting speckled perch in the new year 

By Jimmy Taomazinis Happy New Year! We left off last month talking about specks so we are going to get right back into it. Specks,...
Richard Restiano

A bright future for arts and culture in Nassau County

By Richard Restiano For the past 15 years, the artistic and cultural landscape on Amelia Island has exploded while driving economic growth. This success has...

Travel: Walking the Freedom Trail in Boston 

Boston brims with history, but nowhere is it easier to step back in time than along the famous Freedom Trail. This 2.5-mile path winds...

Jimmy’s Fishing Report: Fall fishing peaks in October 

Hello again. I hope all of you are having a wonderful start to this season. We have reached the peak of our fall transition,...
Connie Doyle

The Good Earth: Fall color and care 

The first day of fall — the autumnal equinox — arrived on Monday, Sept. 22. With it comes a welcome drop in temperature. As...
Jennifer Silverman

Smiling, nodding, malfunctioning: Polite conversation is for robots 

We’ve all been there. For whatever reason, we find ourselves in the throes of a networking event. Unfortunately for many of us, we don’t...

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