County’s beach amendment sparks settlement backlash

By Kate Kimmel A disagreement over the meaning of a recent legal settlement erupted last Monday when Save Historic American Beach founder Mark Dawkins accused...

County approves rezoning plan near SR 200 despite pushback from riding center advocates

By Kate Kimmel The Nassau County Planning and Zoning Board voted to transmit a rezoning plan that would allow large-scale development on roughly 3,000 acres...

Nassau planning board backs major Yulee rezoning plan

By Kate Kimmel The Nassau County Planning and Zoning Board voted unanimously Tuesday to recommend approval of a rezoning plan that would allow significant development...

South End homeowners sue Nassau County over beach driving

by Kate Kimmel Four homeowners associations on Amelia Island’s south end — representing the Retreat, the Sanctuary, the Residence and the Seaside Retreat — have...

Step Right Up: Northeast Florida Fair Photo Gallery

By Kate Kimmel Thousands gathered in Callahan on Sunday for the Northeast Florida Fair. The attractions offered livestock, lively entertainment and rides of a lifetime....

South end residents say beach driving threatens dunes, property values

By Kate Kimmel When Nassau County moved its “no motor vehicle” signs three-quarters of a mile north on Amelia Island’s south end last month, it...

From dancing tambourine to island guide: Rosie’s 14-year journey

By Tracy McCormick-Dishman When Lauren Rose moved to Amelia Island in 2008, she was seeking a fresh start away from Indiana winters. What she found...

County approves fire-rescue contract

By Kate Kimmel The Nassau County Board of County Commissioners approved a new three-year labor agreement with the Nassau County Fire-Rescue Professionals, Local 3101 of...

Nassau County settles beach driving lawsuit, agrees to relocate vehicle access

By Kate Kimmel Nassau County signed a mediation settlement Wednesday with Save Historic American Beach Inc. that will relocate the beach access point from Lewis...

Save Historic American Beach members dissatisfied with beach ordinance changes

By Kate Kimmel Save Historic American Beach directors Mark Dawkins and Pam Buncum said they were disappointed with Nassau County’s recent amendments to its beach-driving...

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