City's FEMA appeal faces federal tribunal

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CLASSIFIED ADS – 9B

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State Treasurer Bill Nelson vis-ited Fernandina Beach to tour an area being considered as a potential dry dock.

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They’re not really crabs, their species is more than 300 million years old and they can look extremely creepy to some people. But, horse-shoe crabs are a vital part of northeast Florida’s coastal ecosystem, especially as their eggs provide necessary food for endangered migratory shore-birds. Fewer horseshoe crabs showed up around Amelia Island in the past months, which may be of some concern.

“They are not harvested in Nassau County — that I am aware of — for their blood, but Florida has had a loss in quality coastal habitat and (increase in) hardened shorelines (that’s led to a) decline (of) the quality of the habitat they rely on,” said Justina Dacey, a Nassau County extension

agent with the University of Florida’s Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences Extension.

Horseshoe crabs molt their shells as they out-grow them, so the helmet-like shells — along with dead horseshoe crabs — are part of the beachs-cape where the crabs are plentiful.

The Florida Wildlife Research Institute and the University of Florida’s program to train volunteers in “surveying, tagging and resighting Florida’s nesting horseshoe crab populations using a stan-dardized scientific protocol” launched in 2015 and went statewide last year.

Volunteer-provided numbers starting in 2018 indicate the spring mating season tends to result in more sightings at Fort Clinch State Park as opposed to the fall. There were 156 horseshoe

JULIA ROBERTSNews-Leader

The owners of three structures operated as recovery homes were given 90 days to pay admin-istrative fees resulting from a case against the houses by the city of Fernandina Beach’s Code Enforcement Department.

Fernandina Beach resident Henry Green oper-ates Grace and Gratitude, three houses in the city where he provides a place for people in recovery to stay and a location for Narcotics Anonymous and Alcoholic Anonymous meetings. At the facilities, Green helps residents obtain recovery services and find jobs and transportation. He has been oper-ating recovery residences in the city for more than five years.

Since May 2019, the city of Fernandina Beach has told Green the three structures are not com-pliant with city code. The houses – on South 10th Street, South 13th Street and Vernon Street – were cited for violations of two sections of the city’s Land Development Code – “6.02.16 Group Homes” and “6.02.07 Group Residential.” The houses are also in violation of a Land Development Code rule that prohibits group homes from operat-ing within 1,200 feet of each other.

There was public outcry when the city required Green to bring the houses into compliance with city code or stop operating them.

Green brought the homes into compliance by lowering the number of people living in them. Code Enforcement waived the fines being assessed to the houses, but is charging Green $2,859 in admin-istrative fees for time Code Enforcement officers visited the properties.

At a hearing earlier this month, Green went

before the Code Enforcement Appeals Board, asking the administrative fees be waived. Code Enforcement Director Michelle Forstrom said she did not include time spent on the case by city staff in other departments and that she believes the fees should be paid.

Throughout the process of speaking to Code Enforcement and the advisory board, Green said, he was told there were different things required of him to continue to operate the homes, includ-ing that he needed to be licensed by two different


Efforts by the city of Fernandina Beach to reverse a decision by the Federal Emergency Management Agency to pay millions of dollars less than the city spent to repair the city-owned Fernandina Harbor Marina are moving forward.

The formula used by FEMA when

determining whether it will pay toward disaster-related repairs or replacement is that, if the repairs cost more than 50% of the cost of replacement of a damaged facility, FEMA pays 75% of the replace-ment costs. The marina suffered heavy damages from Hurricane Matthew in 2016.

The city obtained reports from an engineering firm that the attenuator at the marina was damaged beyond repair

and needed to be replaced. The city moved forward with replacement of the attenuator and repair of other parts of the marina based on a “Cost Estimating Format” provided by FEMA that stated “dock 1 meets FEMA requirement for replacement.” The city says FEMA agreed to pay 75% of $8 million to replace the attenuator.

However, in May 2020, FEMA noti-fied the city that, based on another

assessment performed after Hurricane Matthew, it will not pay 75% of the more than $8 million total cost of the repairs for the entire marina. The city said it has not seen the assessment on which that decision was based and was previously assured by multiple FEMA officials the damage at the marina qualified for 75% reimbursement of replacement costs.

The city is in the process of appeal-ing that decision. On July 16, attorneys

representing the city (Erin Greten, Ernest Abbott and Jordan Corbitt of Washington, D.C.-based law firm Baker Donelson) filed a request for arbitration with the U.S. Civilian Board of Contract Appeals.

The request says that, “In reli-ance on multiple CEFs (Cost Estimate Format sheets) and signed PWs (Project

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WHALE OF AN EFFORTRutherford revives Rutherford revives SAVE Right Whales SAVE Right Whales

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WES WOLFENews-Leader

Congress is taking another crack at significant North Atlantic right whale conservation legislation, and this time a Republican is the top name on the bill.

U.S. Rep. John Rutherford on Friday introduced House Resolution 4487, the “Scientific Assistance for Very Endangered Right Whales Act,” which conveniently acronyms to the SAVE Right Whales Act. U.S. Rep. Stephanie Murphy, an Orlando Democrat, intro-duced the bill with Rutherford. It would set up $5 million in grants, which federal administrators would award annually.

“The North Atlantic right whale is in desperate need of our help,” Rutherford said in a statement. “With their calving grounds right off the First Coast, this legislation seeks to prevent another tragedy of a right whale wash-ing up on our shores. I’m encouraged by the widespread support this bill has received in the past, and I’m thankful to Rep. Murphy for joining me as we work together to rescue the North Atlantic right whale from extinction.”

Rutherford was an original cospon-sor of last year’s attempt on the

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Robert W. BibikRobert W. Bibik, 78, of Fernandina Beach,

passed away Friday, July 16, 2021, at the Warner Center for Caring.

Born in Richfield Springs, N.Y., he was a son of the late Edward and Agnes Zilega Bibik.

He served in the U.S. Navy, and soon after his discharge, he and his wife, Cheryl, moved to Florida.

For 27 years, he worked as an engineer for Florida Power & Light. He also worked for Duke Power and Progressive Energy before complete retirement. He and his wife moved to Fernandina Beach from Vero Beach six years ago. He was an active member of the Civitan Club for many years.

He was of the Catholic faith, but due to illness, he was unable to practice in the last few years. He enjoyed fishing and woodworking, and was consid-ered a master of jigsaw puzzles. His children have several completed puzzles that have been mounted for display. Above all else, he loved and cared for his wife, Cheryl, who passed away in 2019.

He leaves behind his three children, Scott Bibik and his wife, Pamela, of Cumming, Ga., Christine McCowan of Kingsland, Ga., and Suzanne Draluick and her husband, Matthew, of Woodbine, Ga.; brother, David Bibik of Harrisonburg, Va.; seven grandchildren, Mary Bibik, Emily Bibik, Joseph Bibik, Sarah Harlow, Jessica Duncklee, Ashley McBride and Joshua Draluck; and seven great-grandchildren, Korbin, Sadie, Abbey, Emmy, Everly, Jace and Cole.

A mass for Mr. Bibik will be 11 a.m. Thursday, July 22, 2021, at St. Michael Catholic Church. The family will receive friends 5-7 p.m. Wednesday evening at Oxley-Heard.

He will be with his wife for eternity. Oxley-Heard Funeral Directors

Carolyn F. CrewsCarolyn F. Crews, 83, of Yulee, Fla., passed

away Friday, July 9, 2021, at St. Vincent’s Riverside in Jacksonville.

Carolyn was born in Waycross, Ga., to the late Newt and Louise Ivey Hiott.

Mrs. Crews and her family relocated to Yulee, Fla., in the early 1950s, and although she was mostly a homemaker, she also worked at Hedges Meat Market

and Casey’s through the years.She very much enjoyed traveling often with her

youngest daughter, Kim, and her family, scouring garage sales, looking for that great deal and wak-ing up every morning and having that first cup of coffee. She also loved eating oysters at any oppor-tunity and enjoyed dancing, which she often did a few years back, but most of all, she loved being with her family and doting on her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Mrs. Crews was a member of Yulee Baptist Church.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Avery L. Crews in 1984, and siblings, Joann, Andrew, Jimmy and Roy.

She leaves behind her children, Tony Crews (Bridget), Pam McClellan, Marty Crews, all of

Yulee, Fla., and Kim Mayden (Stefan) of Matawan, N.J., and siblings, L.A. Hiott of Waycross, Ga., Wayne Hiott of Blackshear, Ga., Johnny Hiott of Waycross, Ga., and Billy Hiott of Waycross, Ga. She also leaves behind her grandchildren, Jared, Hannah, Dana, Kirsten, Justin, Emily, Chloe, Olivia and Skylar; great-grandchildren, Avery, Asher and River; and many extended family members.

Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Thursday, July 22, 2021, from the graveside in Hughes Cemetery in Yulee, Fla.

Please share your memories and condolences at www.oxleyheard.com.

Oxley-Heard Funeral Directors

Joseph R. FidaJoseph R. Fida, an avid animal lover, retired sci-

ence teacher and decorated Korean War veteran, peacefully passed away during the midnight hour of July 16, 2021, at the age of 91.

He is survived by his daughters Colleen Fida-Foster of Fernandina Beach, Fla., Mary Jo Fina (Bruce) of Richmond Hill, Ga., and Kerry Ross (Mitchell) of Emerald Isle, N.C., and was preceded in death by daughter, Tara DiCesari (Louis) of Philadelphia, Pa. He is also sur-

vived by nine grandchildren and six great-grand-children.

Born Jan. 3, 1930, to Isabella and John Fida in Philadelphia, Pa., Joseph “Joe” Fida was raised in a traditional Italian Catholic household. After return-ing home from the war in Korea, Joe met his wife, Eileen, after agreeing to pick her up for a date with his friend. Knowing a good thing when he saw one, Joe immediately “forgot” about his friend and took Eileen out for a date himself. Joe and Eileen were married April 27, 1957.

After living their entire life in Philadelphia, where he taught science for decades at Our Mother of Sorrows School, Joe and Eileen retired in 2003 to Amelia Island, where they enjoyed going to the beach and attending mass at St. Michael Catholic Church.

Remembered by his daughters, grandchil-dren, and great-grandchildren for his ingenuity in Christmas tree decorating, his love of a good snack (pretzels and a Coca-Cola), his unusual beach attire and his spirited nature, Joseph Fida showed every-one how to live life on their own terms.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Wednesday, July 21, 2021, at St. Michael Catholic Church with Father Jose Kallukalam as celebrant.

Joe will be laid to rest beside his wife, Eileen, at St. Peter’s Episcopal Cemetery.

Please share your memories and condolences at www.oxleyheard.com.


Katherine Zenker HolmbergKatherine Zenker Holmberg, 90, passed away

Wednesday morning, June 30, 2021, at her Amelia Island, Fla., residence.

Mrs. Holmberg moved to Amelia Island in 1994 from Big Flats, N.Y., and was a member of Prince of Peace Lutheran Church.

She was predeceased by her second husband, Wallace Holmberg, and her first husband, Daniel Zenker. Also preceding her in death are daughter,

Donna Zenker; stepdaughter, Kim Mungo; sister, Mary Kalaha; and brother, Robert Reed.

Survivors include two daugh-ters, JoAnn Sample (George) and Cynthia Zenker (Bill Mungo); stepson, Kevin Holmberg (Susan); sister, Ruth Keegan (Skip); seven

grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and sev-eral nieces and nephews.

Mrs. Holmberg was born June 9, 1931, in Dickson City, Pa., to Walter and Ruth Zielazinski. She was a devoted wife, mother and sweet friend to many, and will be greatly missed.

A memorial service will be 2 p.m. Aug. 7, 2021, at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 2600 Atlantic Blvd. in Fernandina Beach with Pastor Ida Iverson officiating.

Mrs. Holmberg’s family would like to express their deep appreciation for the care and love given to Mrs. Holmberg by all of the wonderful people at Osprey Village; the nurses, aides, Chaplain Jackie Hayes and volunteers at Community Hospice; and her personal caregiver, Jeanie.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memo-rial donations be made to Community Hospice and Palliative Care of Nassau County, 1901 Island Walk Way, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034, or Alzheimer’s Association, Osprey Village, 76 Osprey Village Drive, Amelia Island, FL 32034, Attn. Diane Duffy.

To view Mrs. Holmberg’s online obituary and leave condolences, please visit the Green Pine Funeral Home website at www.greenpinefuneral.com.

Arrangements by Green Pine Funeral Home, Cremations & Cemetery

Mary Ann JonesMary Ann Jones, 93, passed away Sunday morn-

ing, July 18, 2021, at her Fernandina Beach resi-dence.

Mrs. Jones was born in Birmingham, Ala., and moved to Fernandina Beach from Leeds, Ala., 50 years ago.

She was a member of First Baptist Church of Fernandina Beach and the Pathfinders Sunday School Class.

She was predeceased by her husband of 46 years, Marvin E.

Jones Sr.; parents, Allen M. Webb Sr. and Bessie Bailey Webb; and three brothers, Allen Webb Jr., Joe Webb and Pete Webb.

Survivors include her son, Marvin E. Jones Sr. (Patty); daughters, Jackie Jones and Michelle Michelson (Joel); sister-in-law, Gail Haddock; eight grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Friday, July 23, at First Baptist Church of Fernandina Beach. Interment will follow in Bosque Bello Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Thursday at Green Pine Funeral Home.

To view Mrs. Jones’ online obituary and leave condolences, please visit the Green Pine website at www.greenpinefuneral.com.

Green Pine Funeral Home, Cremations & Cemetery

Philip D. KoernerPhilip D. Koerner, 75, of New London, N.H.,

and Amelia Island, Fla., died suddenly July 9, 2021.He is survived by his wife, Claudia; sister,

Linda Carter (Nelson) of Lee, Mass.; sister-in-law Cynthia Watson of Tipp City, Ohio; four nieces; and several great-nieces and nephews.

He was born in Bridgeport, Conn., to the late Harry and Mabel (Barnes) Koerner and grew up in Wilmington, Del. He graduated from the University of New Hampshire and began his life in the insur-ance industry at the Aetna Insurance Company in Hartford, Conn., but the majority of his career was spent at National Grange Mutual Insurance Company/Main Street America Group in Keene, N.H., where he served as chief executive officer and chairman of the board for many 20 years. Phil’s most deeply held conviction was that success can only be achieved by helping others to be successful, and he was guided by this in both his professional

and personal lives. He will never be forgotten.A graveside service was held 2:30 p.m. Tuesday,

July 20, 2021, at Maple Hill Cemetery, 800 S. Hyatt St. in Tipp City, Ohio, with Pastor Bonita Ritchie officiating. Arrangements have been entrusted to Frings and Bayliff Funeral Home, 327 W. Main St. in Tipp City, Ohio.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.fringsandbayliff.com.

Cordelia Tucker Ramsaur Cordelia Tucker Ramsaur, affectionately known

as “Lovey,” died July 18, 2021.She was the daughter of Cordelia (Dede)

Durkee Tucker and Lawrence Kitt Tucker Jr., and sister to Doris T. Elixon (John) and Lawrence Kitt Tucker III (Jerrie), all deceased. She is pre-ceded in death by her husbands, U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Capt. Raymond E. Gorton and Gray C. Ramsaur.

She is survived by her daugh-ters, Allison R. Crisp and Anne R. Read (Larry); four grandchildren, Daniel T. Crisp (Sarah) of Old Lyme, Conn., Brian G. Crisp (Karla) of Charleston, S.C., Erin A. Read of Philadelphia, Pa., and Alan C. Read (Amy) of Jacksonville; and six great-grand-children, Danny and Adelle Crisp, Isla and Sage Crisp, and twins, Palmer and Luke Read.

Lovey was born at St. Luke’s Hospital on Valentine’s Day 1922 in Jacksonville, Fla. She attended Robert E. Lee High School and Harcum Junior College (Bryn Mawr, Pa.), majoring in art. She was a sustaining member of the Junior League of Jacksonville, and a member of the National Society of Colonial Dames of America, Cummer Museum & Gardens, Jacksonville Historical Society, Acacia Garden Circle, Florida Yacht Club, Ponte Vedra Inn & Club, St. Mark’s Episcopal Church and Christ Church of Ponte Vedra. She served on the board of the Jacksonville Circumnavigators Club, having circumnavigated the globe three times.

Beginning in the 1960s, Lovey became a dedi-cated swim team mom and the primary cheer-leader for Anne and Allison at Florida Yacht Club swim meets and later served as “Madame Commodorable” alongside Gray, Commodore of the Florida Yacht Club (1976-77). In the mid-1970s, Lovey and Gray helped form Area Cablevision, which pioneered countywide cable service in Jacksonville.

She loved the game of bridge, which she enjoyed with lifelong friends Bea Tyler, Peggy Watson and Kitty Jo Howard. Known as “The Foursome,” the name was displayed on the front license plate of her baby blue 1957 Thunderbird and subsequent cars. Boating enthusiasts, Lovey and Gray relished weekends spent aboard their cabin cruiser GALA, named for Gray, Allison, Lovey and Anne. Popular outings with other Florida Yacht Club families included trips to Cumberland Island, Fort George, and even to the Bahamas. A quintessential hostess, Lovey was quick to plan a celebration for any occasion. Generous with her time for family (where she lovingly addressed each of her grandchildren as “Sugar”) and treasured company to her friends, she always had a story to share and an ear to listen. As the unquestionable guide and beloved matriarch of her family, her pres-ence, big heart, fortitude and wit will be greatly missed. She has been a resident of Vicar’s Landing for nearly two decades.

A private service will be held at The Legacy Lodge at Oaklawn Cemetery at 4801 San Jose Blvd. in Jacksonville.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be given to K9s for Warriors at www.K9sForWarriors.org or the Colonial Dames Ximenez-Fatio House in St. Augustine at www.ximenezfatiohouse.org.

DEATH NOTICES

Pearl L. Crosby, 88, of Yulee, Fla., passed away Sunday, July 18, 2021.


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City ScoopOPERATION BACKPACK is an effort led by Detective Christina

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who may have difficulty obtaining the needed supplies for the

upcoming school year.

A HUGE THANKS to Samsonite for donating 150 backpacks!

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composition books, Elmer's glue sticks, Dixon Ticonderoga pencils,

and child-size over the ear headphones).

Supplies or donations can be dropped off through the end of July at

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distribution events

The Barnabas Center will host food distribution events throughout the month of July.

Barnabas helps residents in need and offers services to Nassau County residents with low to moderate incomes. The food assistance is a three-day supply of food per household that might include produce, dairy, meat and nonperishable items.

• Barnabas Center’s Food Pantry, 1303 Jasmine St., Suite 101, in Fernandina Beach, is open 10 a.m.-noon Tuesday through Friday.

Barnabas Center’s mobile food distribution are:

9-11 a.m. July 22 – Mt. Olive Baptist Church, 49167 Mt. Olive Road in Kings Ferry

For information about available assistance from Barnabas, call 904-261-7000, visit www.BarnabasNassau.org or follow Barnabas’ Facebook page.

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CITY OF FERNANDINA BEACHNOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Public Hearing is sched-uled for Tuesday, August 3, 2021, at 6:00 PM in the City Commission Chambers, 204 Ash Street Fernandina Beach, Florida to consider the following application:

ORDINANCE 2021-20AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF FERNANDINA BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE CITY OF FERNANDINA BEACH, FLORIDA, CODE OF ORDINANCES, CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE III, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, COMMITTEES; AMENDING SECTION 2-122 TO PROVIDE THAT BOARD, COMMISSION, AND COMMITTEE MEMBER APPOINTMENTS AND REAPPOINTMENTS BE ADMINISTERED SOLELY BY THE CITY COMMISSION; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

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OF ELECTRIC UTILITIES; AND AMENDING ORDINANCE 96-4 AS

AMENDED BY ORDINANCE 96-9 AS AMENDED BY ORDINANCE

2003-05 AND AS AMENDED BY ORDINANCE 2013-13; AMENDING

SECTION 15 TO PROVIDE THAT GRANTEE (FPUC) WILL EXECUTE

ANNEXATION PETITIONS FOR THREE PARCELS OF PROPERTY

CONTIGUOUS TO CITY LIMITS; AMENDING SECTION 22 TO PROVIDE

FOR AT LEAST ONE PHYSICAL LOCATION IN THE CITY WHERE

CUSTOMERS CAN PAY ELECTRIC BILLS IN PERSON; PROVIDING FOR

SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

Interested parties may appear at said hearing and be heard as to the advisability of any action, which may be consid-ered. Any persons with disabilities requiring accommodations in order to participate in this program or activity should con-tact 310-3115, TTY/TDD 711 or through the Florida Relay Ser-vice at 1-800-955-8771 at least 24 hours in advance to request such accommodation.

IF ANY PERSON DECIDES TO APPEAL ANY DECISION MADE BY THE BOARD/COMMISSION WITH RESPECT TO ANY MATTER CONSIDERED AT SUCH HEARING, S/HE WILL NEED TO ENSURE THAT A VERBATIM RECORD OF THE PROCEEDINGS IS MADE, WHICH RECORD INCLUDES THE TESTIMONY AND EVIDENCE UPON WHICH THE APPEAL IS TO BE BASED.




ORDINANCE 2021-25AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF

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AUTHORIZED PAY AGENTS TO COLLECT NATURAL GAS PAYMENTS;

PROVIDING THAT ALL OTHER PROVISIONS OF ORDINANCE 2011-26

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BY FPUC; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN

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Venders sought for Senior ExpoNassau County Council on Aging, in part-

nership with Baptist Health, will host the eighth annual Senior Expo & Health Fair from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Friday, Sept. 10, at the Atlantic Recreation Center, 2500 Atlantic Ave. in Fernandina Beach. The event is free and open to the pub-lic.

The Nassau County Council on Aging is currently recruiting exhibitors. In 2019, more than 60 health service providers, state and local government agencies, and other senior service organizations and businesses participated in the annual event. Businesses that provide prod-ucts or services for the senior population can register at https://conta.cc/3rj7GzF.

Space is limited so complete the online reg-istration form and send a $75 registration fee as soon as possible. Registration includes parking, half an 8-foot table and chairs, local publicity and snacks.

The deadline for inclusion in the event is Friday, July 30.

For information, contact Nassau County Council on Aging Volunteer Manager Margo Morlock at [email protected].

Vietnam veterans to host meetingThe Vietnam Veterans of America, Chapter

1088, will host its July Meeting on Saturday at The Arc Nassau, 86051 Hamilton St. in Yulee.

The guest speaker will be Col. Gregg Kline, who will discuss his Air Force service and his involvement with the West Nassau High School JROTC program. A social hour will begin at 10 a.m. with refreshments and the meeting to fol-

low at 11 a.m. New members and guests are welcome.

For information, call 904-432-7006.

Chamber to host forensic examinerThe Nassau County Chamber of

Commerce will host “Hot Topics: 5 Things Small Businesses Can Do to Improve Security Posture” from 9-9:30 a.m. Friday, July 30. This event will take place at the Nassau County Chamber of Commerce, 961687 Gateway Blvd., Suite 101-G, in Fernandina Beach.

Guest speaker Aaron Weiss is the owner and principal examiner of Forensic Recovery. Weiss has testified as an expert witness in federal and state courts, and he has performed forensic examinations on computers and mobile devices for criminal and civil cases nationwide.

Hot Topics workshops are free for Chamber of Commerce members and $50 for prospec-tive members. Advanced payment and reg-istration are preferred. For information and to register, visit NassauCountyFLChambers.com or call 904-261-3248.

Aging groups to host board meetingElderSource, the Aging and Disability

Resource Center and Area Agency on Aging for Northeast Florida will host a board of direc-tors meeting 1 p.m. today. The board meeting will be conducted via Zoom.

For information, contact Jessica Del Rio at [email protected] or 904-391-6613.

Group to host discussion sessionsThe Comp Plan/Land Development Code

Working Group invites the public to two public discussion sessions related to the future of Fernandina Beach and the city’s top-level legal

document 1-2:30 p.m. Sunday at Story & Song Bookstore Bistro, 1430 Park Ave. in Fernandina Beach.

The discussion Sunday will focus on intro-ductory concepts, public trust and coastal man-agement. The discussion July 25 will focus on economic development, housing and mobility (transportation).

For information, visit aiwg.org.

Backpack Giveway set for July 25The Elm Street Sportsman Association is

hosting the third annual Nikita Raysor Back to School Backpack Giveaway from 4:30-6:30 p.m. Sunday at the Peck Center, 516 S. 10th St. in Fernandina Beach. To learn more about the Elm Street Sportsman Association, visit elmstreetsportsmanassociation.com.

Museum seeks volunteersThe Amelia Island Museum of History is

actively recruiting for a variety of volunteer opportunities. For information, contact the museum’s Education Director Thea Seagraves at [email protected] or 904-261-7378, ext. 105. To learn more about the museum, visit ameliamuseum.org.

Teen court returns to Nassau CountyNassau County Teen Court returns 5:30

p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 31, to the Robert M. Foster Judicial Center, 76347 Veterans Way in Yulee.

Teen court involves real teenaged offenders with real court sanctions handed down by teen-aged attorneys, jurors and court officers.

Volunteers are needed.Court begins at 6 p.m. and lasts one hour.To participate or learn more, contact

Coordinator Nancy Beasley at 904-548-4611 or email [email protected].

Micah’s Place offers support groupMicah’s Place domestic violence center

offers support groups virtually to survivors at any point of the healing journey. The group meets 5-6:30 p.m. Tuesdays each week.

For information, contact the outreach center at 904-548-7312. To learn more about Micah’s Place, visit micahsplace.org.

MS support group meets monthlyThe Fernandina Beach Multiple Sclerosis

Support Group meets 6-7:30 p.m. the second Tuesday of every month at the Nassau County Fernandina Beach Branch Library, 25 N. Fourth St. in Fernandina. For information or to RSVP, contact Jim Montgomery at 954-647-5193 or email [email protected].

To learn more about the National MS Society, visit nationalMSsociety.org.

Mental illness support groups meetThe National Alliance on Mental Illness

Family Support Group, for family members of people with mental health challenges, meets 6:30-8 p.m. every first and third Tuesday of the month at the Alachua Club, 32 N. Third St. in Fernandina Beach.

The NAMI Support (Connections) Group, for those diagnosed with mental health chal-lenges and facilitated by leaders with a mental health diagnosis, meets 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. every Friday in the Game Room at the Nassau County Council on Aging, 1901 Island Walk Way in Fernandina Beach.

All meetings are open to anyone 18 and older, and are confidential, structured and wel-coming. For information, leave a message at 904-277-1886, visit naminassauflorida.org or email [email protected].

NIKKI MAINNews-Leader

A mobility plan workshop was held at the Nassau County Board of County Commissioners meeting Monday. The workshop was the first of two mandatory meetings to discuss the implementation of a revised mobility plan.

County Engineer Robert Companion said this is an update to the original mobility plan that was adopted Aug. 25, 2014. At that time, Companion said, commissioners determined the county’s population was growing expo-nentially, and new growth should pay for itself.

When the plan was put in place, new home buyers were required to pay a mobility fee for the impact to roadways and transportation in Nassau County.

The county is the 40th fastest grow-ing county in the U.S., according to the mobility plan update, and in 2019-20, Nassau County’s population grew by 4.92%.

Heather Encinosa, legal counsel with Nabors, Giblin, and Nickerson, co-pre-sented the mobility plan and said the law firm predicts the population to expand by 36% in the next decade. The plan says this expansion would increase the population to more than 121,600 resi-dents by 2030.

The adoption of the revised mobil-ity plan will allow the county to be less dependent on millage rates, County Manager Taco Pope said.

Additionally, Commissioner Aaron Bell said the plan makes sense to cover the impact of individuals moving to the area.

Commissioner Klynt Farmer said he received an influx of emails from resi-dents and asked them to refrain from “filling his inbox with misinformation.”

He encouraged residents to ask questions rather than rely on social media, and added, “If you are unsure, please ask.”

Several residents spoke during the meeting, and one questioned why the mobility plan took so long to imple-ment.

Pope said the board couldn’t adopt the initial mobility plan until 2014 when Gov. Rick Scott implemented legislation allowing it to be put in place.

“This has been a long process,” Pope said. In 2017, Nassau County engineer-ing services was tasked with updating the mobility plan, and on April 23, 2018 the mobility plan and mobility fee study began.

Pope said the plan is an impact fee – not a tax – and is designed to offset the millage rate.

“It isn’t something that can be done overnight,” he said.

According to the mobility plan, the implication of population growth in the

county is the effect it will have on traffic and transportation.

Companion said the mobility fee will provide funds needed to improve road-ways that are not built to accommodate the increased traffic from individuals moving to Nassau County.

The proposed 48 transportation net-work projects include improvements to Chester Road, County Road 108 and Felmor Road.

Companion said projects are ranked to ensure the county focuses on high priority roadways first, and the mobility fee will assist in covering the cost.

The mobility plans says the cost of proposed funding for the east zone in the county is more than $134.8 million and the proposed west zone funding is more than $63 million.

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Our lives revolve around a clock. From the watch to our phones or the clock on the wall, we always know what time it is. We schedule our lives around that

clock, which usually includes three square meals a day, whether we are hungry or not. We know that “what” we eat is important to our health. We try to choose fruit over cake and grilled over fried, but sometimes, we do things just because we always have. For example, who decided that breakfast should be cereal or bacon and eggs, while dinner should be meat, potatoes and a veg-etable? Why not chicken and salad for breakfast? We need to stop stereotyping foods.

There is compelling science showing that “when” you eat is as important as “what” you eat. In fact, it matters much more than we thought.

Turns out, eating your last meal before 7 p.m. can do wonders for your health. By eating earlier in the evening, you turn on genes that repair stem cells and lower inflammation for healing.

Our bodies have a biological clock called the circadian rhythm. That rhythm helps the body adjust to environmental changes, sleeping, eating and digestion. This near 24-hour cycle tells us when to eat and when to sleep – if we listen. It is the timing of the meals that can affect weight and metabolic regulation, heart health and sleep cycles.

Drs. Michael Roizen, the chief wellness officer of Cleveland Clinic and Michael Crupain, the chief wellness officer of the Dr. Oz Show, authored a book called “What to Eat When,” a non-diet diet plan that provides a strategic way to improve health through food.

Their research shows that aligning your eat-ing with circadian rhythms uses your metabolism to your advantage for weight loss. Simply put, you stop eating when the sun sets so you sync your circadian rhythm with your internal clock. That allows at least 12 hours or more between dinner and breakfast, unless there is a medical reason not to.

The body is wired to the movement of the sun. The later we eat, the more the chances of the food sitting in the intestines, affecting diges-tion. However, if you have your dinner early, you feel full sooner, and the body is able to utilize the food better. Our bodies use everything we

eat, and if the calories aren’t used, they are stored as fat. One caveat: If you aren’t eating enough food during the day, you’ll be hungry later at night. With true hunger, it’s better to have a healthy snack like an apple with a bit of peanut butter than to struggle with hunger pains all night. Just give yourself a bit of time to determine if you are really hungry or is it boredom or thirst? Often, it is late night television’s tempting food commercials that trigger the

urge to snack mindlessly. Research shows that it’s usually thirst, not hunger, and a glass of water will stop it.

When we stuff ourselves or eat too close to bedtime, it increases the risk of heartburn and indigestion, especially if you have acid reflux. In addition, snacking at night leaves the body in a high alert state, preventing it from shutting down for the most restful, healing sleep. By eating earlier, you’ll digest food better, sleep sounder and wake up more energized. Our ancestors didn’t have electricity, so they didn’t eat after dark. As it gets dark, our body temperature drops and melatonin rises to encourage us to sleep. Temperature rises in the morning, along with corticosteroids, to encourage us to wake up and get moving. The brain can override these biologi-cal cues, so we can stay up all night, but there is always a price when we tune out our natural body clock. Shift workers tend to gain more weight and have a higher risk of cardiovascular disease than those who work 9-to-5 jobs.

Roizen and Crupain offer some suggestions for implementing the earlier eating plan. First, try eating breakfast for dinner – no, not neces-sarily cereal or pancakes, but what Roizen calls the “happy hour dinner.” He shares that it might include eggs, fresh vegetables, a side of fruit and a glass of wine with a piece of dark chocolate for dessert.

Another strategy is to eat your whole grains cold. According to Crupain, when carbs cool, they become a resistant starch converting the sugar

into fiber. Since fiber makes you feel full longer, you will eat fewer calories. Adding some cold qui-noa to a fresh salad would be a good example. Add a piece of grilled salmon with a splash of vinegar and olive oil, and you have the perfect lunch.

For those who suffer from disorders like diabetes, thyroid and cardiovascular diseases, nutritionist Meher Rajput agrees it is not only advisable to have a light dinner but an early one as well. Restricting the eating to an early hour also ensures better heart health and lowers car-diovascular risks. Rajput says, “As we go on hog-ging more carbs and sodium in our dinners, we put our heart and blood vessels to a greater risk

of overnight blood pressure.” Our blood pres-sure should ideally drop by at least 10% at night. Those who eat later are more likely to suffer from “non-dipper hypertension,” where it doesn’t drop, increasing the risk of cardiovascular disease and stroke.

Hippocrates said that food is medicine. Taking it one step further by eating when the sun is (or should be) shining with the bigger meals earlier in the day is good medicine.

Kym Dunton is a registered nurse, certified health coach and fitness instructor who lives on Amelia Island. For questions or comments, she can be reached at [email protected].


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PPhhaassee 11 - Beginning July 26th through Aug 1st, both eastbound and westbound lanes of Pages Dairy Rd will be closed to all traffic at the Blounts Branch box culvert.

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Pages Dairy Rd will be open to local traffic only east and west of the area under the road closure for each phase. All other traffic will be detoured to US 17, Felmor Rd, SR 200, and Chester Rd.

We will have informational message boards to inform the traveling public about the closures and detours. Please follow all posted MOT and signage.

Worksite Traffic Supervisors: Nathan Rinnert: 904-907-5680 Josh Givins: 904-667-1730 Superintendent:Justin Dugger: 904-465-9942

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DAIRY ROAD CLOSURESPetticoat-Schmitt Civil Contractors will be installing watermain and roadway improvements along Pages Dairy Rd.Beginning July 26th through Aug 5th areas of Pages Dairy Road will be closed. See the following road closure phases and MOT legend.

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Phase 1 - Beginning July 26th through Aug 1st, both east-bound and westbound lanes of Pages Dairy Rd will be closed to all traffic at the Blounts Branch box culvert.

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All Phases – Pages Dairy Rd will be open to local traffic only east and west of the area under the road closure for each phase. All other traffic will be detoured to US 17, Felmor Rd, SR 200, and Chester Rd.

We will have informational message boards to inform the traveling public about the closures and detours. Please follow all posted MOT and signage.

Worksite Traffic Supervisors: Nathan Rinnert: 904-907-5680 • Josh Givins: 904-667-1730Superintendent: Justin Dugger: 904-465-9942

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Upcoming Public Hearings and Regular Meeting

The Board of Supervisors (“Board”) for the River Glen Community Development District (“District”) will hold the following two public hearings and a regular meeting:

DATE: August 19, 2021TIME: 1:30 P.M.

LOCATION: River Glen Amenity Center 65084 River Glen Parkway Yulee, Florida 32097 The first public hearing is being held pursuant to Chapter 190, Florida Statutes, to receive public

comment and objections on the District’s proposed budget (“Proposed Budget”) for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2021 and ending September 30, 2022 (“Fiscal Year 2021/2022”). The second public hearing is being held pursuant to Chapters 170, 190, and 197, Florida Statutes, to consider the imposition of operations and maintenance special assessments (“O&M Assessments”) upon the lands located within the District, to fund the Proposed Budget for Fiscal Year 2021/2022; to consider the adop-tion of an assessment roll; and, to provide for the levy, collection, and enforcement of assessments. At the conclusion of the hearings, the Board will, by resolution, adopt a budget and levy O&M Assessments as finally approved by the Board. A Board meeting of the District will also be held where the Board may consider any other District business.

Description of Assessments

The District imposes O&M Assessments on benefitted property within the District for the purpose of funding the District’s general administrative, operations, and maintenance budget. A description of the services to be funded by the O&M Assessments, and the properties to be improved and benefitted from the O&M Assessments, are all set forth in the Proposed Budget. A geographic depiction of the property potentially subject to the proposed O&M Assessments is identified in the map attached hereto. The table below shows the schedule of the proposed O&M Assessments, which are subject to change at the hearing:

The proposed O&M Assessments as stated include collection costs and/or early payment discounts, which Nassau County (“County”) may impose on assessments that are collected on the County tax bill. Moreover, pursuant to Section 197.3632(4), Florida Statutes, the lien amount shall serve as the “maximum rate” authorized by law for O&M Assessments, such that no assessment hearing shall be held or notice provided in future years unless the assessments are proposed to be increased or another criterion within Section 197.3632(4), Florida Statutes, is met. Note that the O&M Assessments do not include any debt service assessments previously levied by the District and due to be collected for Fiscal Year 2021/2022.

For Fiscal Year 2021/2022, the District intends to have the County tax collector collect the assessments imposed on certain developed property. It is important to pay your assessment because failure to pay will cause a tax certificate to be issued against the property which may result in loss of title, or for direct billed assessments, may result in a foreclosure action, which also may result in a loss of title. The District’s decision to collect assessments on the tax roll or by direct billing does not preclude the District from later electing to collect those or other assessments in a different manner at a future time.

Additional Provisions

The public hearings and meeting are open to the public and will be conducted in accordance with the provisions of Florida law. A copy of the Proposed Budget, proposed assessment roll, and the agenda for the hearings and meeting may be obtained at the offices of the District Manager, Rizzetta & Company, 2806 N. Fifth Street, Suite 403, St. Augustine, Florida 32084, Ph: (904) 436-6270 (“District Manager’s Office”), during normal business hours. The public hearings and meeting may be continued to a date, time, and place to be specified on the record at the hearings or meeting. There may be occasions when staff or board members may participate by speaker telephone.

Any person requiring special accommodations at this meeting because of a disability or physical impairment should contact the District Manager’s Office at least forty-eight (48) hours prior to the meet-ing. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact the Florida Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1, or 1-800-955-8771 (TTY) / 1-800-955-8770 (Voice), for aid in contacting the District Manager’s Office.

Please note that all affected property owners have the right to appear at the public hearings and meet-ing, and may also file written objections with the District Manager’s Office within twenty days of publication of this notice. Each person who decides to appeal any decision made by the Board with respect to any matter considered at the public hearings or meeting is advised that person will need a record of proceed-ings and that accordingly, the person may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, including the testimony and evidence upon which such appeal is to be based.

District Manager

RESOLUTION 2021-09

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE RIVER GLEN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT APPROVING A PROPOSED BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2021/2022; DECLARING SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS TO FUND THE PROPOSED BUDGET PURSUANT TO CHAPTERS 170, 190 AND 197, FLORIDA STATUTES; SETTING PUBLIC HEARINGS; ADDRESSING PUBLICATION; ADDRESSING SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

WHEREAS, the District Manager has heretofore prepared and submitted to the Board of Supervisors (“Board”) of the River Glen Community Development District (“District”) prior to June 15, 2021, a pro-posed budget (“Proposed Budget”) for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2021 and ending September 30, 2022 (“Fiscal Year 2021/2022”); and

WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the District to fund the administrative and operations services (together, “Services”) set forth in the Proposed Budget by levy of special assessments pursuant to Chapters 170, 190 and 197, Florida Statutes (“Assessments”), as set forth in the preliminary assessment roll included within the Proposed Budget; and

WHEREAS, the District hereby determines that benefits would accrue to the properties within the District, as outlined within the Proposed Budget, in an amount equal to or in excess of the Assessments, and that such Assessments would be fairly and reasonably allocated as set forth in the Proposed Budget; and

WHEREAS, the Board has considered the Proposed Budget, including the Assessments, and desires to set the required public hearings thereon;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE RIVER GLEN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT:

1. PROPOSED BUDGET APPROVED. The Proposed Budget prepared by the District Manager for Fiscal Year 2021/2022 attached hereto as Exhibit A is hereby approved as the basis for conducting a public hearing to adopt said Proposed Budget.

2. DECLARING ASSESSMENTS. Pursuant to Chapters 170, 190 and 197, Florida Statutes, the Assessments shall defray the cost of the Services in the total estimated amounts set forth in the Proposed Budget. The nature of, and plans and specifications for, the Services to be funded by the Assessments are described in the Proposed Budget and in the reports (if any) of the District Engineer, all of which are on file and available for public inspection at the “District’s Office,” Rizzetta & Company, 2806 N. Fifth Street, # 403, St. Augustine, Florida 32084. The Assessments shall be levied within the District on all benefitted lots and lands, and shall be apportioned, all as described in the Proposed Budget and the preliminary assessment roll included therein. The preliminary assessment roll is also on file and available for public inspection at the District’s Office. The Assessments shall be paid in one more installments pur-suant to a bill issued by the District in November of 2021, and pursuant to Chapter 170, Florida Statutes, or, alternatively, pursuant to the Uniform Method as set forth in Chapter 197, Florida Statutes.

3. SETTING PUBLIC HEARINGS. Pursuant to Chapters 170, 190, and 197, Florida Statutes, public hearings on the approved Proposed Budget and the Assessments are hereby declared and set for the following date, hour and location:

4. DATE: August 19, 2021 HOUR: 1:30 pm LOCATION: River Glen Amenity Center 65084 River Glen Parkway Yulee, Florida 32097

5. TRANSMITTAL OF PROPOSED BUDGET TO LOCAL GENERAL PURPOSE GOVERNMENT(S). The District Manager is hereby directed to submit a copy of the Proposed Budget to Nassau County, Florida at least 60 days prior to the hearing set above.

6. POSTING OF PROPOSED BUDGET. In accordance with Section 189.016, Florida Statutes, the District’s Secretary is further directed to post the approved Proposed Budget on the District’s website at least two days before the budget hearing date as set forth in Section 3, and shall remain on the website for at least 45 days.

7. PUBLICATION OF NOTICE. The District shall cause this Resolution to be published once a week for a period of two weeks in a newspaper of general circulation published in Nassau County. Additionally, notice of the public hearings shall be published in the manner prescribed in Florida law.

8. SEVERABILITY. The invalidity or unenforceability of any one or more provisions of this Resolution shall not affect the validity or enforceability of the remaining portions of this Resolution, or any part thereof.

9. EFFECTIVE DATE. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption.

PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS 9th DAY OF JUNE, 2021.

ATTEST: RIVER GLEN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT

Lesley Gallagher Charles Moore _____________________________ By:___________________________Assistant Secretary Its: Chairman

RIVER GLEN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICTNOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE ADOPTION OF THE FISCAL YEAR 2021/2022 BUDGET; NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE IMPOSITION

OF OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS, ADOPTION OF AN ASSESSMENT ROLL, AND THE LEVY, COLLECTION, AND ENFORCEMENT OF THE SAME; AND NOTICE OF REGULAR BOARD OF SUPERVISORS’ MEETING.

NASSAU COUNTY IS ACCEPTING NOMINATIONS OF PROPERTIES

FOR POTENTIAL ACQUISITION THROUGH THE

CONSERVATION LAND ACQUISITION MANAGEMENT PROGRAM(CLAM)

Nomination Period: July 24, 2021 through December 31, 2021

The Nassau County Conservation Land Acquisition and Management (CLAM) program was created to preserve and conserve the county’s natural, historic, and working lands resources by identifying, ranking, and assessing conservation lands for acquisition and management.

The County shall accept nominations of properties for potential acquisition by the County through the CLAM Program from any person or organization, including the County, nonprofit organizations, and local, regional, state, or federal governmental entities. To nominate a property for potential acquisition, the nominator shall submit an application to the Nassau County Planning Department. Nominators may nominate an entire parcel for acquisition in fee simple or only a specific portion thereof or inter-est therein. In nominating properties, nominators should consider, at a minimum, the information contained in the Conservation Plan, the CLAM Resource Rankings Map, and the CLAM Manual.

Nominations must be received by the Nassau County Planning Department no later than 5:00 pm on Friday, December 31, 2021. Nominations received after the nom-ination period will not be considered. CLAM documents and nomination forms can be found at the following link or can be picked up and dropped off in person at the address listed below:

https://www.nassaucountyfl.com/933/Conservation-Land-Acquisition-Management

Nassau County Planning Department96161 Nassau PlaceYulee, Florida 32097

Beth Jones of the News-Leader compiled this report from records at the Nassau County Clerk of the Circuit Court. Arrest indicates suspicion of a crime, not guilt. To report information about a crime, contact the Fernandina Beach Police Department at 277-7342 or the Nassau County Sheriff’s Office at 225-5174.

n Mucio Macias, 58, 2404

Atlantic Blvd., Jacksonville, July 8, felony battery with a prior con-viction and depriving 911 commu-nications.

n Sladan Hidic, 32, 652 Haddock Road, Brunswick, Ohio, July 8, possession of cocaine and possession of drug paraphernalia with residue.

n Kevin Edward Crews, 50, 44002 Koreys Lane, Callahan,

two counts of possession of a con-trolled substance and one count of driving while license was sus-pended with knowledge.

n Tyler Lee Spear, 26, 95461 Santa Juana Road, Fernandina Beach, July 9, possession of a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia with resi-due, and driving while license was suspended or revoked.

The following report was compiled by Beth Jones of the News-Leader from the July 13 court docket of the Circuit Court for Judge James H. Daniel.

n James Franklin Crawford Jr. pleaded guilty to possession of more than 20 grams of cannabis. Adjudication was withheld, and he was sentenced to time served. He was ordered to pay $518 in court costs and $100 to the State Attorney’s Office.

n Adam Thomas Frost pleaded no contest to traf-ficking in methamphetamine and trafficking in more than 14 grams of methamphetamine. He was adju-dicated guilty and sentenced to five years in Florida State Prison and two years of probation. He was ordered to pay a $100,000 fine, $1,036 in court costs and $200 to the State Attorney’s Office.

n Rose Abron Green pleaded not guilty to viola-tion of probation for DUI manslaughter. She was adju-dicated guilty and sentenced to two years in Florida State Prison. Probation was revoked and terminated. Outstanding costs of $3,374.80 were converted to a civil judgment.

n Daniel Eugene Jarrett Jr. pleaded not guilty to the sale of methamphetamine.

n A motion to reduce bail was denied for Trayvone Napoleon Lewis for attempted carjacking.

n Jason Tillmon Parker pleaded no contest to

battery on a law enforcement officer. Adjudication was withheld, and he was sentenced to time served. He was ordered to pay $223 in court costs, $352 in surcharges, $50 to the State Attorney’s Office and $100 to the Public Defender’s Office.

n Cheryl Ann Smith pleaded guilty to the sale, manufacture or delivery of a controlled substance. She was adjudicated guilty and sentenced to 90 days in Nassau County Jail with credit for time served and 18 months of drug offender probation. She must com-plete substance abuse evaluation and follow-up treat-ment, and more frequent drug testing is required. She was ordered to pay $1,554 in court costs and $300 to the State Attorney’s Office.

n Johnny Doyle Standridge failed to appear for possession of cocaine, giving false identification to a law enforcement officer, driving while license was suspended or revoked, and possession of a controlled substance.

n Ryan James Trotter failed to appear for viola-tion of probation for felony DUI and obstructing or opposing a police officer without violence.

n Everett Stephon Walker failed to appear for car-rying a concealed firearm, possession of a firearm or concealed weapon by a convicted felon, and obstruct-ing or opposing a police officer without violence.

ARREST REPORTn Preston Dane Fletcher, 23,

54668 Vontz Circle, Callahan, July 9, possession of a weapon by a convicted felon, possession of methamphetamine and driving while license was suspended with knowledge.

n Justin Donald Gorman, 27, 5811 Atlantic Blvd., 229, Jacksonville, July 9, possession of more than 20 grams of cannabis.

n Ashley Nichole MacDonald, 30, 95141 Plum Loop, Fernandina Beach, July 10, theft and posses-sion of methamphetamine.

n June Danielle Skipper, 41, 95035 Denise St., Fernandina

Beach, July 12, theft and resist-ing arrest without violence.

n Roxanne Michelle Shuman, 37, 1230 Karen Drive, Keystone Heights, July 13, possession of methamphetamine.

n Uriah Thomas Nease, 18, 940371 Old Nassauville Road, Fernandina Beach, July 13, aggravated assault with a deadly weapon.

n Morris Blackshear, 31, 3738 Webb St., Hilliard, July 14, pos-session of cocaine.

n Samantha Lynn Odom, 50, 450 Hayton Ave., Orange Park, July 14, possession of metham-

phetamine and driving while license was suspended with knowledge.

n David Franklin Daughtry, 40, 55100 Hart Terrace, Callahan, July 14, dealing in stolen property.

n Christopher Lee Sinclair, 48, 96376 Chester Road, Yulee, July 15, possession of metham-phetamine.

n Sergio Valdez Lluveras, 35, 4444 Crossbow Road, Jacksonville, July 15, one count each of habitual traffic offender and possession of cocaine, and two counts of possession of a weapon by a convicted felon.

COURT REPORT

https://www.nassaucountyfl.com/933/conservation-land-acquisition-management

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Recently, after we made a presentation about the U.S. Constitution Scholarship Foundation to the Amelia

Island Sunrise Rotary Club, one of the members came up to me to discuss how difficult it is to bring about com-promise. Keep writing about it, he said, because it is so important for our country.

We continue to talk about crime, gun control, immigration, the econ-omy, health care and infrastructure. When polls are taken, it is apparent a majority of people in both parties want compromise, but to date, it has not happened. The dealings around infra-structure are a major indicator why.

President Joe Biden ran, and maybe got elected, on the point that his long experience in government gave him the ability to bring both political sides together. Now, as president, he is find-ing it is easier to talk about it than to get it done.

As I found in business and as a labor negotiator, many times you have as much or more trouble getting your colleagues on board as you do the other side. In Biden’s case, there are a number of moderate Republicans who would sign the infrastructure bill they negotiated with the president if they could trust he will not use their signa-ture to undermine them.

Unfortunately, as many advocates for President Biden go on news shows, their handling of questions from com-mentators like Chris Wallace make you understand why Republicans are concerned. After taking credit for the deal and then stumbling out of the gate, Biden has worked to assure the Republicans the two infrastructure bills are not tied together, and he will sign the one they agreed upon, even if the other one is not around.

His long association building relationships with more moderate Republicans like Mitt Romney appears to have gotten him over some hurdles, but whether there is enough trust to get a compromise bill through, I am still not sure.

This is a terrific example of how compromise can work, and if he is successful, there is hope for compro-mise on bills concerning immigration, guns, crime and even the economy. If he loses the trust of either side, he is probably in trouble for the rest of his term. To achieve the trust needed, the president has to do the following:

1. Understand the goals and con-cerns of the other parties. Because we have different values, it is easy to misjudge not only the goals and con-cerns of your adversaries, but also the values of your friends and associates. Unless you understand their values, it is difficult to read what they feel is most important. Yes, money is usually the key, but as I found out, often when recruiting executives, sometimes

other issues like convenience, health care, education and safety are just as important.

2. Be supportive of the other party. This usually means building a relation-ship that requires spending time, listening and tun-ing in to the other party, especially when they have a different viewpoint. Sometimes, the dif-

ferences are not about the objective, but about the approach. You do not have to like or agree with the other party to be supportive of them person-ally.

3. Recognize the reality of the situ-ation. To get a win-win compromise, nobody gets everything they want. If we push for things the other party does not control or cannot provide, they may become fearful and resis-tant. Probing concerns when there is silence or even agreement with the objective is important. Silence does not constitute agreement, and you cannot deal with concerns until you understand them.

4. Be predictable and stand tough. This creates credibility and trust. This was Ronald Reagan’s strength. Any time an adversary compromises, they may be concerned their base will resist. If their leader cannot assure them that you are credible and trust-worthy, they will have reason to resist the agreement.

5. Realize you cannot delegate trust. Therefore, having surrogates come out to discuss and execute the agreement can be dangerous.

As I have said many times, if you never have to deal with the other party again, you can sometimes get away without first building trust. However, Joe Biden has another 3 1/2 years to make deals with the Republicans and convince his progressive wing to go along. The infrastructure deal will probably set the tone for the rest of his tenure, and if either party comes away feeling he cannot be trusted, his deal-making ability, not only in the U.S. but outside, will be more difficult, if not dead.

Amelia Island resident Howard Pines has more than 30 years experi-ence as CEO, chairman and founder of BeamPines, a premier firm in the executive coaching business. He also co-founded the BeamPines/Middlesex University Master’s Program in Executive Coaching. Prior to that, he served as senior vice president of human resources for a Fortune 100 corpora-tion. He is the author of “The Case for Wasting Time and Other Management Heresies.”

Writer’s opinion shouldnot be published

Two concerns for the News-Leader:One, since you incessantly publish the blather

of the left of Stephan Leimberg, why not just put him on the payroll?

Two, since you incessantly publish Leimberg’s letters, it identifies the News-Leader with the likes of all other left-wing publications, none of which are suitable to line the bottom of a bird cage.

Get a grip and read the room. This person’s opinions do not fly in Nassau County. Why continue to promulgate them?

A.J. ZappasFernandina Beach

Letter, advertisement downgrades progress

It was hard for me to get through Stephan Leimberg’s Letter to the Editor. That was before I saw his delusional full-page advertisement, “The Demagogue’s Handbook: 2nd Edition.” That truly is a manifesto of madness and a perversion of American progress.

You wonder how a guy, who I presume grew up in the United States, could make such accusations against the most tolerant and inclusive country in the history of the planet. I asked myself, “Who in their right mind could grow up in this country, regardless of race, and not be optimistic?”

Infusing our children with Leimberg’s way of thinking, which is at the core of critical race theory, will deny our young people the kind of enthusiasm and optimism that has driven American progress and prosperity.

Patrick J. KeoghFernandina Beach

Vaccine passports should be requiredI, for one, want my life back; therefore, I am

grateful to have received the vaccine.It was never a question in my mind to not get

the vaccine. I trust the science, not politicians look-ing out for their own careers.

I am totally in favor of a vaccine passport,

because I do not trust people who claim they are vaccinated. U.S. Rep. John Rutherford is consis-tently a very big part of the big lie. He is putting people’s lives at risk by not encouraging people to get vaccinated. It is a very sad day for Florida.

Lois JostFernandina Beach

Vaccine passports should continueI think that we should have vaccine passports.

Banning them is a terrible idea. I think it’s important, especially with the Delta

variant being spread by the anti-vaccine crowd. They are being so irresponsible, and I have no tolerance for them. At least if you go on an airplane or cruise and everyone has been vaccinated, you won’t be exposed to COVID-19.

Vaccine passports should be required to attend concerts, museums, fly, go on cruises and more.

Leslie PierpontFernandina Beach

Anti-Fauci campaign is anti-decentIn the past several years, I have found myself

wondering how, as a country, we have come to accept behavior that in the past would not have been tolerated by the general public.

A recent example of this, which I feel compelled to address, is the advertising and sale of campaign paraphernalia prompted by our Florida governor. The “Don’t Fauci My Florida” merchandise is inap-propriate and shameful.

Regardless of your politics, to ridicule the actions of a public servant, who has literally put his life on the line to promote the public good, is an example of the lack of civility that now plagues our country. Gov. Ron DeSantis has clearly lost sight of the public good and is demonstrating his political ambition as a priority.

COVID-19 is on the rise in our state again. Will another 30,000 Floridians lose their lives while some carry beer coolers that read, “How the hell am I going to be able to drink my beer with a mask on?”

I understand the governor’s desire to protect individual freedoms and keep the economy open, but these campaign promotions disregard basic

civility, as well as the public good. Deborah Gay

Fernandina Beach

Port’s growth not good for futureI believe funding the Nassau Terminal’s

expansion with a $15 million grant is wrong. This agreement is only endorsed by manufacturers, federal and state representatives, two railroads, shipping Lines and the Florida Department of Transportation and 13 unnamed others.

The endorsed grant is for a rural area with a small port. Eighth and Centre streets are not a rural area. What about an endorsement by the people who live, breathe, shop, dine, walk, bike, drive and park. I believe the endorsements are for money and politics.

How can we not foresee the traffic coming to Eighth Street with the increase in output by the paper mills. This includes pulpwood trucks, chemical byproducts in tank cars and 4,000 trucks a day and growing because of Florida’s Strategic Intermodal System Plan. All of this traf-fic is coming by way of three lanes, two lanes and one lane.

I believe money and politics are going to dete-riorate and destroy our area with this proposal. We all must speak out against this port expansion, if we believe as I do, that my firmly held conviction are correct. Not reversing this course of action, we will only fail to protect what we wish to protect for the future of our city. We must protect people who live or visit around our city’s downtown Historic District.

My alternative view for our city without the port is to negotiate a contract for a permanent cruise line facility or a full-service facility to service and repair naval and private vessels, having a federal statute of law that requires naval (Kings Bay) repair to be serviced at the nearest facility.

Danny FerreiraFernandina Beach

American is a racist countryA couple of weeks ago, U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz

(R-Texas) vehemently declared we are not a racist country. Is he deaf and blind?

On average, every four days during the first

half of the 20th century, a Black person was lynched, and more than a few lit on fire before they died. Apparently, their lives – and deaths – don’t matter.

In 1921, more than 200 innocent people of color were massacred by a white mob. Their homes, churches and businesses were burned to the ground in Tulsa, Okla. Instead of arresting anyone, the city fathers hid this atrocity from the rest of the country. But we’re not a racist country.

Until recently, Indian children were kidnapped by this country and forced into schools that refused to allow them to speak their language and forbade them their culture and heritage. But we’re not a racist country.

Up until the 1960s, in many states, Black people could not sit next to us in a restaurant, church or movie theater. They couldn’t drink from the same water fountain or use the same bathroom. Even in some northern cities, they were not allowed outside of their homes after dark. But we’re not a racist country.

You want us to forget all of this? Why? Because it’s in the past? Here’s the problem. To paraphrase an old saying, “Those who do not learn from their mistakes are bound to repeat them.” How can we learn from our mistakes if we are not taught about them?

All of the above is in the past, and hopefully, it will not be repeated. But, even today, when you compare encounters with the police, Black males are killed at a much higher rate than white. Yet, those killers are rarely convicted of those murders. But we’re not a racist country.

Even today, in 2021, school boards across this country still refuse to fund inner-city schools, mostly attended by minority children, as well as they fund those in suburbia. Any educator working in these poor school will tell you that they should get more funding than those in suburbia. The cul-ture in inner cities, by and large, does not promote education. Learning is hampered by gangs, drug wars, hunger, poverty and inadequate medical attention, all of which Congress refuses to address.

But we’re not a racist country.Cruz should be ashamed of himself. The name

“Cruz” tells us he’s Latin American. He, of all sena-tors, should know we are a racist country.

Doug EmbreeFernandina Beach

News-Leader Editorial Board

When tragedy strikes, we must learn lessons. And the collapse of a large condominium in Miami-Dade County, where 97 people are believed to have died, is one such tragedy that

should lead to immediate action from local leaders. As reported last week in the News-Leader, there are

no laws on the books for follow-up structural inspections of large buildings on Amelia Island. No such laws exist for Nassau County or the city of Fernandina Beach.

And while there is early discussion among lead-ers in the state Legislature, nothing is ever certain in Tallahassee, a town ruled by lobbyists year-round and state legislators restricted by term limits. Nobody thought to term-limit lobbyists, we suppose.

But, we digress.After the collapse of the Surfside condo, the News-

Leader asked county and city building officials about laws that could prevent such a tragic loss of life here.

“The simplest answer … is there aren’t really regula-tions for the city,” Fernandina Beach’s David Gilson said.

The same can be said for the county.“Miami-Dade (County) has a more stringent code for

buildings to be looked at for construction adequacy in the building … and with the collapse, (Florida) will prob-ably end up with some legislation requiring inspections,” Nassau County Building Official Keith Ellis said.

We hope so. But we also think there is an immediate need for movement on the county and city level.

The majority of laws focused on building inspections

pertain to when a building is constructed. Sure, there are additional measures – such as upgrades and modifications that also must be approved and inspected. But as Gilson noted, the city of Fernandina Beach would not initiate an inspection unless there was an obvious issue, a tree falling on a roof or obvious rotting

“Things that are obvious to the standard person pass-ing by,” he said.

But Amelia Island land development is much more complicated than that. The island, quite simply, is essen-tially a gigantic sandbar. Erosion is a very real concern, and storms can shift the land on which these buildings sit.

We agree with Nassau County Commissioner Jeff Gray, who pointedly said, “It is a concern now.” And we believe there should be action now, too.

We don’t think county and city commissioners should wait on the state Legislature to require inspections. We believe the county and city should immediately draft emergency orders requiring building officials to inspect all large buildings in the county. Additionally, the county and city should develop a mechanism for residents of these large condominiums to report concerns, so problems can be inspected and addressed immediately.

In the long term, we hope the state Legislature will look at drafting legislation to inspect all buildings. If not, we’ll ask local officials to do what’s best for the commu-nity.

There was a tremendous loss of life in Surfside, and elected officials should do everything within their power to ensure a collapse of that nature is avoided at all costs.

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It was 7 a.m. in Honolulu, Hawaii, when Spencer Arnold answered the phone. A bit early for me to call, but

as a weightlifter, he has been used to rising early.

Arnold was in Hawaii getting ready for the Summer Olympics in Tokyo, Japan.

Like most everyone who has trained in a sport practically every day for years, Arnold dreamed of competing in the Olympics. But he was much too light for his height, and for him to compete even in national events, much less international, would be like squeezing blood out of a rock, a coach told him years ago.

The coach, however,

didn’t know how hard this young man could squeeze. Arnold actu-ally won in national weightlifting, medaling in junior nation-al cham-pionships, national cham-pionships and the American Open, where he won the

gold.But the Olympics? That was

out of the question. As a lifter,

yes, but not as a coach. This humble, personable guy from Gainesville, Ga., is coaching three Olympic weightlifters who have good shots at medals. And they chose him as their coach; he wasn’t assigned.

Several years ago, Arnold, 33, founded the Power and Grace Performance company to coach athletes, mostly online. At first, the company was two people. But because COVID-19 kept lifters out of gyms and Arnold was already set up to coach remotely, his company grew to 11 employees in about a year.

“I love the emotion and the way it feels to do something that’s really competitive,” he said. “Now I like watching (other) athletes feel those feel-ings.”

A full team of eight USA weightlifters — it has been five or six — qualified for this year’s Olympics, and Arnold predicts five of the eight will win medals. In the past, the United States has been an also-ran in Olympic weightlifting. But Arnold’s ath-letes — Jourdan Delacruz, Kate Nye and Harrison Maurus — and two others can lift with the best of them. He started coach-ing Delacruz, now 23, when she was a kid.

If you want to see how they do, here’s the television sched-ule for NBC (times are Eastern Daylight): Delacruz, 12:50 a.m. Saturday, July 24 (you can record it and go to bed); Maurus, 6:50 a.m. Saturday, July 31; and Nye, 6:50 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 1.

If they win, don’t expect Arnold to take any credit. One of his favorite Bible verses is Psalm 18:39. “For You equipped me for battle, and You made my enemies fall beneath me.”

The operative phrase, he said, is, “You equipped me.” In weightlifting, “It’s easy to believe that this happens because of all the work I’ve put in. It’s self-made. But I under-stand who made me, and there’s nothing self-made about it.” It is the Creator who gives the tal-ent and deserves the glory.

Still, Arnold can look back and remember that it all started when he was a middle-schooler with a set of Walmart weights filled with sand. Now, the Olympics, a dream come true.

So, Spencer Griffith Arnold, God obviously equipped you very well.

Phil Hudgins is the former senior editor for Community Newspapers Inc., the media com-pany that owns the News-Leader.

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There is one thing that is an absolute on my monthly calendar – book club! My group

has been meeting for nearly 20 years. It all began on Amelia Island tennis courts. We found ourselves exchanging books (long before Kindle) and talking about our latest read. So, we decided to start a book club and have been going strong ever since.

When we meet, members bring suggestions. We try and challenge ourselves and mix it up – biographies, bestsellers, classics and history. We have read some great books and had our share of groaners. We have found many of the classics read in our youth are better the sec-ond time around. We share not only books but the good times, and yes, the bad times. We have had grandchildren, we have lost husbands and we have had can-cer. One member came down with COVID-19 and scared us all as she fought back from a very serious illness.

Book clubs are very popular. There are couples’ book clubs, not-so-serious book clubs, very serious book clubs and everything in between. Local

bookstores coordinate clubs. Oprah has her own. Her picks go right to the top of any bestseller list. Best-selling books often offer a list of discus-sion topics for book clubs.

One woman start-ed a unique

book club. Recognizing she was a slow reader and had trouble finishing a book in time for book club, she instead started a group that read something that took only 45 minutes to read – like an in-depth article. She shares that articles are often controversial, guaranteeing a lively discussion.

There are even online book clubs. That’s not for me. Part of a book club is knowing you have to get that book read before the next meeting. There is nothing to match meeting face-to-face, together time, catching up, laughter, tears, and of course, the anticipated book discussion. Our group enjoys a shared din-ner and a glass of wine or two.

Amelia Island even has its

own book festival – the Amelia Island Book Festival.

Like so many things, the festival had to turn to virtual events during the COVID-19 shutdown. Getting back to normal – this year the festival is planning for next year. The popular luncheon is scheduled Oct. 21 at the Marriott’s new Courtyard Amelia Island. In addition, a gala is scheduled at The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island on Feb. 18. Once again, we will be an island celebrating books. Each year, the festival offers an informal, friendly setting for readers to meet and talk with authors. Islanders can mingle

with best-selling authors at readings, talks, discussions and events. A vital part of the fes-tival is the Authors-in-Schools Day, which brings writers, poets and storytellers into our schools.

Yes, book clubs are more than the sharing of books we have read. It is about getting together and appreciating each others’ thoughts and company. A little wine is nice, too.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE ADOPTION OF THE FISCAL YEAR 2021/2022 BUDGET; NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE IMPOSITION OF OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS, ADOPTION OF AN ASSESSMENT ROLL, AND THE LEVY, COLLECTION, AND ENFORCEMENT OF THE SAME; AND NOTICE OF REGULAR BOARD OF SUPERVISORS’ MEETING.

Upcoming Public Hearings, and Regular Meeting

The Board of Supervisors (“Board”) for the Amelia National Community Development District (“District”) will hold the following two public hearings and a regular meeting:

DATE: August 12, 2021 TIME: 11:30 a.m. LOCATION: 95211 Clubhouse Road, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034

The first public hearing is being held pursuant to Chapter 190, Florida Statutes, to receive public comment and objections on the District’s proposed budget (“Proposed Budget”) for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2021 and ending September 30, 2022 (“Fiscal Year 2021/2022”). The second public hearing is being held pursuant to Chapters 190 and 197, Florida Statutes, to consider the imposition of operations and maintenance special assessments (“O&M Assessments”) upon the lands located within the District, to fund the Proposed Budget for Fiscal Year 2021/2022; to consider the adoption of an assessment roll; and, to provide for the levy, collection, and enforcement of assessments. At the conclusion of the hearings, the Board will, by resolution, adopt a budget and levy O&M Assessments as finally approved by the Board. A Board meeting of the District will also be held where the Board may consider any other District business.

Description of Assessments

The District imposes O&M Assessments on benefited property within the District for the purpose of funding the District’s general administrative, operations, and maintenance budget. A geographic depiction of the property potentially subject to the proposed O&M Assessments is identified in the map attached hereto. The table below shows the schedule of the proposed O&M Assessments, which are subject to change at the hearing:

The proposed O&M Assessments as stated include collection costs and/or early pay-ment discounts, which Nassau County (“County”) may impose on assessments that are collected on the County tax bill. Moreover, pursuant to Section 197.3632(4), Florida Statutes, the lien amount shall serve as the “maximum rate” authorized by law for O&M Assessments, such that no assessment hearing shall be held or notice provided in future years unless the assessments are proposed to be increased or another criterion within Section 197.3632(4), Florida Statutes, is met. Note that the O&M Assessments do not include any debt service assessments previously levied by the District and due to be collected for Fiscal Year 2021/2022.

For Fiscal Year 2021/2022, the District intends to have the County tax collector collect the assessments imposed on certain developed property, and will directly collect the assessments imposed on the remaining benefitted property by sending out a bill prior to, or during, November 2021. It is important to pay your assessment because failure to pay will cause a tax certificate to be issued against the property which may result in loss of title, or for direct billed assessments, may result in a foreclosure action, which also may result in a loss of title. The District’s decision to collect assessments on the tax roll or by direct billing does not preclude the District from later electing to collect those or other assessments in a different manner at a future time.

Additional Provisions

The public hearings and meeting are open to the public and will be conducted in accor-dance with the provisions of Florida law. A copy of the Proposed Budget, proposed assessment roll, and the agenda for the hearings and meeting may be obtained at the offices of the District Manager, located at c/o PFM Group Consulting LLC, 12051 Corporate Blvd., Orlando, FL, 32817, (407) 723-5900 (“District Manager’s Office”), during normal business hours. The public hearings and meeting may be continued to a date, time, and place to be specified on the record at the hearings or meeting. There may be occasions when staff or board members may participate by speaker telephone.

Any person requiring special accommodations at this meeting because of a disability or physical impairment should contact the District Manager’s Office at least forty-eight (48) hours prior to the meeting. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact the Florida Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1, or 1-800-955-8771 (TTY) / 1-800-955-8770 (Voice), for aid in contacting the District Manager’s Office.

Please note that all affected property owners have the right to appear at the public hear-ings and meeting, and may also file written objections with the District Manager’s Office within twenty days of publication of this notice. Each person who decides to appeal any decision made by the Board with respect to any matter considered at the public hearings or meeting is advised that person will need a record of proceedings and that accordingly, the person may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, including the testimony and evidence upon which such appeal is to be based.

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NOTICE OF AUDIT COMMITTEE MEETING; AND NOTICE OF REGULAR BOARD OF SUPERVISORS’ MEETING.

The Board of Supervisors (“Board”) of the Amelia Concourse Community

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Court, Fernandina Beach, Florida 32034, for the purpose of hearing comments

and objections on the adoption of the proposed budget (“Proposed Budget”) of the

District for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2021 and ending September 30, 2022

(“Fiscal Year 2021/2022”). A regular board meeting of the District will also be held

at that time where the Board may consider any other business that may properly

come before it. Just prior to the regular board meeting an audit committee meeting

will be held for the purpose of reviewing and ranking proposals for audit services.

Copies of the agendas and Proposed Budget may be obtained at the offices of

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Place, Suite 114, St. Augustine, Florida 32092, (904) 940-5850 (“District Manager’s Office”), during normal business hours, or by visiting the District’s website at http://ameliaconcoursecdd.com/.The public hearing and meetings are open to the public and will be conducted in

accordance with the provisions of Florida law. The public hearing and meetings

may be continued to a date, time, and place to be specified on the record at the

meetings. There may be occasions when Board Supervisors or District Staff may

participate by speaker telephone.

Any person requiring special accommodations at the meetings because of a dis-

ability or physical impairment should contact the District Manager’s Office at least forty-eight (48) hours prior to the meeting. If you are hearing or speech impaired,

please contact the Florida Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1, or 1-800-955-8771 (TTY)

/ 1-800-955-8770 (Voice), for aid in contacting the District Manager’s Office.Each person who decides to appeal any decision made by the Board with respect

to any matter considered at the public hearing or meetings is advised that person

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Worksheets) from FEMA, all confirming the engineering reports that the facility (the marina) needed to be replaced, the city in fact replaced the facil-ity. FEMA then lost the docu-mentation it relied upon to make its earlier replacement determi-nations and ignored engineer-ing reports submitted by the city recommending replacement of the facility, opting instead to pre-pare a new repair estimate four years after the storm based on a questionable review of previ-ously submitted documentation. FEMA failed to maintain the documentation it did not share with the city and as a result is looking to penalize the city nearly $6 million in previously approved costs – costs the city borrowed to complete the work

in reliance on the multiple CEFs and PWs.”

The city is asking the fed-eral tribunal to obligate funding for the costs spent repairing the marina, as well as financ-ing costs, including interest, incurred by borrowing money for the repairs. The request itself is a 36-page document, with hundreds of pages of attached documentation.

On July 19, the civilian board notified the city it assigned a docket number to the case, and the panel assigned to the mat-ter are Judges Allan Goodman, Kathleen O’Rourke and Kyle Chadwick. That panel is to con-tact the city to arrange a tele-phonic conference. FEMA must respond to that noticed no later than Aug. 18.

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House side to pass such legis-lation. U.S. Rep. Seth Moulton (D-Mass.) introduced H.R. 1568 in March 2019, where it attracted Rutherford and 52 other cospon-sors. Six Republicans signed on as cosponsors, four of which are from Florida: Rutherford, Eighth District Rep. Bill Posey, 16th District Rep. Vern Buchanan and 18th District Rep. Brian Mast. Other Republicans were Pennsylvania Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick and Georgia Rep. Buddy Carter.

The House Committee on Natural Resources reported the bill as amended to the full House in October 2019, five months after the committee voted 23-13 to pass the legislation. The full House never voted on it, how-ever.

While text for the new bill wasn’t available as of press time Tuesday, it shouldn’t vary too far from what died in Congress last year.

The criteria for grant approval covers four points, according to the last version of the 2019 bill. Grant applications are judged on how the plans would implement conservation programs, promote cooperative agreements with foreign governments, and “pro-mote cooperative projects on such topics with affected local

communities, small busi-nesses such as fishermen, others in the private sector, or nongovern-mental organi-zations.”

The for-e ign gov-ernment, in

this case, will almost always be Canada, where many North Atlantic right whales spend most of their lives. Females take the trip to Georgia and Florida waters to calve, but a few other females — and males sometimes — also swim south occasionally.

Applicants also can show how the plan would assist address-ing “the unintentional conflicts between humans and North Atlantic right whales through development, testing, and use of innovative technology or other methods to reduce the lethal and sub-lethal effects on North Atlantic right whales from ves-sel collisions and fishing gear entanglements.”

Like H.R. 1568, the new bill, H.R. 4487, would provide those grants to applicants that are state agencies and nonprofits, along with people in marine-associated businesses.

Despite news stories in recent years claiming a baby

boom at various times, calving isn’t nearly at the levels neces-sary to simply sustain the species and prevent extinction. There were 19 live calves during the 2021 calving season, which was fewer than 2013, 2011, 2009, 2008 and 2007. It looks good in comparison to 2014-2020, which were significantly worse — there were five recorded live births for 2017 and none for 2018.

Right whale calving basics and climate change are at a conflict, and when heavy fishing equip-ment entanglements and boat strikes are added to the mix, the problems are evident.

One significant problem, according to experts, is the north-ern migration of zooplankton on which the whales feed. Warming oceans mean the tiny creatures move north, so the whales move with them. Female right whales need to put on enough blubber to feed themselves and their calf on the trip back north. Issues getting enough food, and the lengthening of the trip, hampers calving.

And when North Atlantic right whales calve, it’s just one, and it’s every few years. So, while there are fewer than 400 North Atlantic right whales alive, whale researchers believe there are around 100 or fewer calving females.

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agencies and that he needed to remove a certain number of beds in the houses, which he ultimate-ly did, bringing the houses into compliance with city code.

“I will go into my personal money and pay the (fees),” Green told the advisory board. “But, what you are telling me is different from what I was told before. It ain’t right.”

Advisory board Chairman Adam Kaufman said that was not true and the board had “bent over backward” to work with Green.

Barbara Kent said Green “runs one of my houses,” and she does not agree with the process by which the city charges admin-istrative fees.

“Where does it say that there

are fines for each time someone visits the house?” Kent asked the advisory board. “That is not clear at all. (Code Enforcement officer George Wells) and Ms. Michelle (Forstrom) are get-ting paid throughout the day, but if they come look at a house, you’re charging (the property owner) as well. It seems like double pay. It’s not clear that you

are going to be charged every time you come here.”

Despite the pleas of Green and Kent, the advisory board voted to enforce the adminis-trative fees, to be paid in 90 days, by a 4-2 vote, with Vice Chairwoman Nicole Kresse and member Bernard Thompson casting the dissenting votes

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The Nassau County Property Appraiser says the Ocean Highway and Port Authority is not exempt from paying property taxes because a for-profit busi-ness operates on its property.

The port authority has not paid taxes, as it is a govern-mental agency and is typically exempt from local ad valorem property taxes. But a June 30 let-ter from Kevin Lilly, chief deputy to Property Appraiser Michael Hickox, to the port authority said that exemption does not apply, as Nassau Terminals operates on port property.

“Such a proprietary use of the property requires taxation … under Florida statutes, which provide that property owned by certain governmental units – including authorities – but used by nongovernmental les-sees are exempt only when the lessee performs governmental, municipal or public purposes,” the Property Appraiser’s denial reads. “The Florida Constitution

requires ad valorem taxation of properties owned by certain governmental entitles … when it is not used exclusively by the entity itself but instead for a pri-vate for-profit corporation using the property for proprietary pur-poses.”

Lilly provided a breakdown of the taxes that will be assessed to the port authority for the 27 parcels included in the denial of exemption.

“The 2021 market value for the parcels and school taxable value would be approximately $26.2 million,” Lilly told the News-Leader. “The county tax-able value would be about $21.1 million because of the 10% assessment increase limitation on non-homesteaded property. Based on last year (2020) mill-age rates, the 2021 values would result in taxes of approximately: County – $159,000; Schools – $156,000; St. Johns River Water Management District – $5,000; Amelia Island Mosquito Control – $3,000; Florida Inland Navigation District – $1,000; city of Fernandina Beach – $115,000,

for a total of approximately $440,000 for 2021 (subject to new 2021 millage rates).”

At last week’s meeting of the port authority commission, Chairman Danny Fullwood said he did not believe OHPA should have to pay taxes on the prop-erty, as it does not lease out property to Nassau Terminals, but instead has an operating agreement.

“The differences/similarities between a lease and an operat-ing agreement will be one of the issues our office will discuss with the OHPA,” Lilly said.

Nassau Terminals has been the operator of the Port of Fernandina for three years, but Lilly said the question of wheth-er OHPA could be forced to pay taxes retroactively for the prior years when Nassau Terminals operated the port has not been discussed with OHPA.

“At this time, we plan to assess, for property taxes, the OHPA property for 2021 being used by (Nassau) Terminals,” he said.

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crabs counted in spring 2018, 106 in spring 2019 and 35 in spring 2021. There were no recorded sighting or tagging statistics for 2020.

On the avian side of things, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission shorebird biologists monitor the birds through their nesting sea-son, which runs from February through September. Once that information is collected and nesting is done for the year, in the fall, scientists will be able to better understand how the birds are faring.

“We ask that beachgoers watch out for beach-nesting shorebirds and to give them space for the best chance at nesting success,” Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission spokeswoman Michelle Kerr said. “Shorebirds and seabirds nest along Florida’s Atlantic and Gulf coasts in spring and summer, hatching chicks that are difficult to see.”

Coastal development and hardened shorelines are a prob-lem for horseshoe crabs not

unlike they are for sea turtles. If a crab can’t effectively crawl to the edge of the surf to mate and lay eggs, that’s an issue in the immediate term for both the longevity of the area’s crab pop-ulation and the migratory shore-birds that depend on those nests being there to sustain them through their lengthy travels.

Dacey helped lead the con-struction of a demonstration living shoreline at Goffinsville Park, where there was already a seawall meant to halt erosion. Things like seawalls can be a detriment to marine animals that need to reproduce near or on land.

“This project is showcas-ing an ‘amended seawall’ living shoreline providing benefits to fish and wildlife,” Dacey wrote about the effort as it went for-ward in July 2020. “It also pro-vides a natural buffer for the manmade structure with the goal of reducing the scouring at the base and washout at the top it’s currently experiencing.”

Between horseshoe crabs’ copper-based blood for medical research and treatments, and the necessity of the eggs for

migratory shorebirds, knowing the numbers of crabs and when they’ll show up is important. People who want to participate in the horseshoe crab spawning survey for Nassau County can use the wildlife commission’s Reporter app on their phone, submit a report online through is.gd/FLhorseshoecrabsurvey, email [email protected] or call 866-252-9326.

If you see a tagged horse-shoe crab, Florida Sea Grant suggests taking a photo and recording the number on the tag, but not to handle the crea-ture. People can submit tag info through 888-LIMULUS, or the website fws.gov/crabtag. When reporting a tagged horseshoe crab, people should be able to provide the number, sighting location and the crab’s condition.

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The Ocean Highway and Port Authority is operating at a deficit, Port accountant Pierre Laporte said, with legal fees already run-ning over budget for the 2020-21 fiscal year.

At the July 14 meeting of the OHPA commission, LaPorte said the commission will have to pass a budget amendment to cover the increased legal expenses, which he said consisted of OHPA Attorney Patrick Krechowski’s fees for attending port meet-ings, as well as time spent on “two or three other things,” which include a lawsuit from the city of Fernandina Beach

involving Payments in Lieu of Taxes the port is disputing and a lawsuit from Fernandina Beach Commissioner Chip Ross, filed as a private resident, to obtain records OHPA claims it does not have.

There was $30,000 budgeted in the 2020-21 budget for legal

fees, Laporte said, but OHPA is currently over that by $11,743, plus the estimates supplied by Krechowski of how much will be spent before the fiscal year ends Sept. 30.

Laporte asked the port authority board to approve a bud-get amendment adding $64,743, bringing the legal budget for the 2020-21 fiscal year to $94,743. It was unanimously approved.

Laporte said the amend-ment brings OHPA’s operat-ing deficit for the 2021 fiscal year to $78,000. U.S. Customs and Border Patrol has stopped paying rent on a house on port property, which means there is an additional $10,000 deficit to the port’s budget, “so the total

deficit for the year is expected to be about $88,000,” Laporte said.

He said OHPA has enough money at the moment to cover the additional legal expenses, “but it’s not a bottomless pool of money.“

“I don’t believe … that there is any alternative (to approving the budget amendment) right this minute,” Laporte said. “You can obviously wait until next month to approve this amendment if you choose. We obviously are in defi-cit spending now. We are paying the bills as they come in.”

Commissioner Miriam Hill addressed the anticipated short-fall by broaching a touchy subject

– commissioner salaries. Before Hill was elected to the OHPA commission, past commission-ers voted to give themselves salaries, raising the amount they are each paid to $2,000 per month, despite facing a budget deficit. Hill has questioned that raise and spoke about lowering the salaries, but was shot down by Commission Chairman Danny Fullwood.

“If we wanted to go ahead and be proactive and make room for this (additional attorney fees) so that we don’t end up with such a deficit, like for example if we cut, and I know we’ve brought this up before, salaries, if we want to

cut that now instead of waiting until next year?” Hill asked. “I don’t see the reason to wait to reallocate funds from where we think we can cut.”

“I think we have the money right now to amend the budget,” Fullwood said. “I think in the future, if we have a budget meet-ing, we can talk about making cuts for next year. I have some ideas of where we could cut the budget, but I won’t discuss them tonight.”

“I would be willing to enter-tain a discussion about lowering our salaries now,” Hill said.

“Any discussion about lower-ing salaries (during a discussion of) a budget amendment isn’t the time,” Fullwood countered. “If we are going to do that … we will talk about it.”

The OHPA commission set a budget amendment meeting for 1 p.m. Wednesday, July 28.

Hill questioned the OHPA commission about the rates charged by port opera-tor Worldwide Terminals Fernandina for use of a tugboat at the port. OHPA was the applicant for a U.S. Marine Administration grant to purchase the tug, which the port authority, in turn, leases to Worldwide. Hill said that since the tug is owned by OHPA, the rates charged by Worldwide should be posted publicly, as it is a publicly-owned asset. Worldwide CEO Chris Ragucci has maintained the rates his company charges need to be kept confidential in order to allow him to compete with other ports that provide tug service.

Hill said she received a “com-plaint” that the rate charged by Worldwide for tug service was not competitive. She declined to name who had made the com-plaint, and Ragucci said that with-out the source of the complaint, it was “hearsay” and “probably a disgruntled tugboat operator.”

“I’m not going to address the matter,” Ragucci said. Commissioners supported his position.

Ragucci gave the tonnage report for June. The total tons shipped in and out of the port last month was 45,150, which he said is 40,000 more than last year’s total by the end of June. He said July was “a good month as well.” He said there a new customer that came in on a trial basis, and that port call “went very well.”

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Electric bill support for seniors

Nassau County residents 60 or older might be able to receive help with past-due elec-tric bills through the Nassau County Council on Aging and the Emergency Home Energy Assistance for the Elderly Program.

Qualified individuals with a cooling emergency might also be eligible to receive a window air conditioning unit.

Funds are available to quali-fied seniors in Nassau County. Funds are based on need, Nassau County residency and other factors that a Nassau County Council on Aging case manager or agency represen-tative will be happy to discuss with applicants. Emergency Home Energy Assistance for the Elderly Program funds are provided through ElderSource and the Florida’s Department of Elder Affairs.

To schedule an appointment, call the Nassau County Council on Aging at 904-261-0701 (Janice Ancrum Senior Life Center in Fernandina Beach) or 904-845-3331 (Westside Senior Life Center in Hilliard).

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The Florida Department of Transportation, in collaboration with the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles and its division of the Florida), announced Monday in Yulee the kickoff of “Operation Southern Shield,” a joint effort with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and the southeastern states of Alabama, Georgia, South Carolina and Tennessee.

State and local law enforce-ment agencies in all five states will be conducting a weeklong speed enforcement campaign, and Florida Highway Patrol will be specifically focused on detecting and citing drivers for exceeding the posted speed lim-its across Florida’s interstate cor-ridors.

“Nationwide, there is a dan-gerous trend in fatalities and crashes caused by excessive speed, and though it may seem harmless, the choice to speed is a deadly one,” Florida Department of Transportation Secretary Kevin J. Thibault said. “FDOT remains committed to the goal of zero fatalities on Florida’s road-ways, and we are proud to join ‘Operation Southern Shield’ as well as support our law enforcement partners in this life-saving effort.”

According to traffic safety administration, in 2019, speed-ing killed more than 9,000 people nationwide, with nearly 47% of speeding drivers in these fatal crashes failing to wear a seat belt. One of the primary reasons that speed-related crashes have such detrimental effects is that the increased velocity and force of impact works against the use-fulness of safety equipment, such as seat belts and air bags. Speeding and driving aggres-sively translate to less vehicle control, increased stopping dis-tances, and greater risk to others on or near the roadway.

Preliminary 2020 data from Florida’s agencies show traffic fatalities increased by 4.67% from

2019 to 2020, despite a 15.31% decrease in total crashes state-wide. In 2020, speeding was a contributing factor in about 12% of traffic crash fatalities state-wide, resulting in nearly 400 fatalities.

“Speeding endangers not only the life of the speeder, but all road users around them, including law enforcement officers and other public safety workers,” Florida Highway Patrol Director Col. Gene S. Spaulding said. “The Florida Highway Patrol is pleased to partner with our neighboring states and local law enforcement agencies in our continued effort to make Florida’s roadways safer for all.”

As you travel, here are some tips to stay safe on Florida’s road-ways this summer:

• Anticipate increased traffic during peak travel periods. Plan ahead and give yourself ample drive time.

• Buckle up and make sure all passengers are buckled up the entire trip.

• Slow down in construction zones. Keep in mind that con-struction increases during the summer season.

• No matter how eager you are to get to your destination, speeding and driving aggres-sively is dangerous. Stay patient and give other road users plenty of space.

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AMELIA WALK COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE ADOPTION OF THE FISCAL YEAR 2021/2022 BUDGET; NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE IMPOSITION OF OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS, ADOPTION OF AN ASSESSMENT ROLL, AND THE LEVY, COLLECTION, AND ENFORCEMENT OF THE SAME; AND NOTICE OF REGULAR BOARD OF SUPERVISORS’ MEETING.

Upcoming Public Hearings, and Regular Meeting The Board of Supervisors (“Board”) for the Amelia Walk Community Development District (“District”) will hold the following two public hearings and a regular meeting:

DATE: August 17, 2021TIME: 2:00 p.m.

LOCATION: Amelia Walk Amenity Center, 85287 Majestic Walk Boulevard, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034

The first public hearing is being held pursuant to Chapter 190, Florida Statutes, to receive public comment and objections on the District’s proposed budget (“Proposed Budget”) for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2021 and ending September 30, 2022 (“Fiscal Year 2021/2022”). The second public hearing is being held pursuant to Chapters 170, 190 and 197, Florida Statutes, to consid-er the imposition of operations and maintenance special assessments (“O&M Assessments”) upon the lands located within the District, to fund the Proposed Budget for Fiscal Year 2021/2022; to consider the adoption of an assessment roll; and, to provide for the levy, collection, and enforcement of assessments. At the conclusion of the hearings, the Board will, by resolution, adopt a budget and levy O&M Assessments as finally approved by the Board. A Board meeting of the District will also be held where the Board may consider any other District business.

Description of AssessmentsThe District imposes O&M Assessments on benefitted property within the District for the purpose of funding the District’s general administrative, operations, and maintenance budget. Pursuant to Section 170.07, Florida Statutes, a description of the services to be funded by the O&M Assessments, and the properties to be improved and benefitted from the O&M Assessments, are all set forth in the Proposed Budget. A geographic depiction of the property subject to the proposed O&M Assessments is identified in the map attached hereto. The table below shows the schedule of the proposed O&M Assessments, which are subject to change at the hearing, and are allocated on an equal residential unit basis:

The proposed O&M Assessments as stated include collection costs and/or early payment discounts, which Nassau County (“County”) may impose on assess-ments that are collected on the County tax bill. Moreover, pursuant to Section 197.3632(4), Florida Statutes, the lien amount shall serve as the “maximum rate” authorized by law for O&M Assessments, such that no assessment hearing shall be held or notice provided in future years unless the assessments are proposed to be increased or another criterion within Section 197.3632(4), Florida Statutes, is met. Note that the O&M Assessments do not include any debt service assessments previously levied by the District and due to be collected for Fiscal Year 2021/2022.

For Fiscal Year 2021/2022, the District intends to have the County tax collector collect the assessments imposed on certain developed property, and will directly collect the assessments imposed on the remaining benefitted property by sending out a bill prior to, or during, November 2021. It is important to pay your assessment because failure to pay will cause a tax certificate to be issued against the property which may result in loss of title, or for direct billed assessments, may result in a foreclosure action, which also may result in a loss of title. The District’s decision to collect assessments on the tax roll or by direct billing does not preclude the District from later electing to collect those or other assessments in a different manner at a future time.

Additional ProvisionsThe public hearings and meeting are open to the public and will be conducted in accordance with the provisions of Florida law. A copy of the Proposed Budget, proposed assessment roll, and the agenda for the hearings and meeting may be obtained at the offices of the District Manager, located at 475 West Town Place, Suite 114, St. Augustine, Florida 32092, Ph: (904) 940-5850 (“District Manager’s Office”), during normal business hours. The public hearings and meeting may be continued to a date, time, and place to be specified on the record at the hearings or meeting. There may be occasions when staff or board members may participate by speaker telephone.

Any person requiring special accommodations at this meeting because of a dis-ability or physical impairment should contact the District Manager’s Office at least forty-eight (48) hours prior to the meeting. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact the Florida Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1, or 1-800-955-8771 (TTY) / 1-800-955-8770 (Voice), for aid in contacting the District Manager’s Office.

Please note that all affected property owners have the right to appear at the public hearings and meeting, and may also file written objections with the District Manager’s Office within twenty days of publication of this notice. Each person who decides to appeal any decision made by the Board with respect to any matter considered at the public hearings or meeting is advised that person will need a record of proceedings and that accordingly, the person may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, including the testimony and evidence upon which such appeal is to be based. Daniel Laughlin District Manager

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Nassau County Sheriff Bill Leeper, left, and Emergency Management Director Greg Foster, right, visit Amelia Island Plantation on July 15 to help see off outgoing Amelia Island Plantation Community Association Security Director Alan J. Barker. Barker is departing the plantation after more than eight years of service. Among Barker’s accom-plishments during his tenure was to develop strong working partnerships between Amelia Island Plantation Community Association Security and Nassau County law enforcement and first responder agencies.

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The Institute for County Government presented Nassau County Commissioners Thomas Ford and Aaron Bell with the Advanced County Commissioner Level II (ACC II) designation fol-lowing the completion of a com-prehensive study program devel-oped by the foundation.

The Commissioners received the designation along with 13 other county commissioners during an awards ceremony at the Florida Association of Counties Annual Conference in Orange County.

“I highly recommend the Advanced County Commissioner program to any commissioner who wants to gain a better understand-ing on ethics, the Sunshine Law, and how to provide their citizens with the services they desire while keep taxes low,” Ford said. “This program has also provided me with superior leadership skills and has given me the knowledge I need to effectively represent my district, as well as Nassau County.”

“The ACC Program provided an opportunity for me to hear about issues other counties are facing and learn from their experi-ences,” Bell said. “The complexity and diverse subjects have given

me invaluable knowledge that will make me a better advocate for the citizens I represent. I highly recommend this program to any commissioner wishing to expand their knowledge and maximize their leadership skills.”

The Advanced County Commissioner Level II education program is an advanced leadership program designed for commis-sioners who graduated both the Certified County Commissioners program and Advanced County Commissioner Level I program. The graduates who successfully completed the ACC II program are the second class of graduates since the inception of the program.

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“This program takes the strat-egies county leaders learn to the

next level — it’s all completely voluntary, but the decision to participate highlights Florida’s best and brightest,” Institute for County Government Executive Director Eric Poole said. “The course content deals with Florida’s most intricate issues, and those that were able to face these chal-lenges head-on and graduate have the resources to bring changes to their communities beyond the local level.”

The University of Florida/IFAS Extension has sponsored this pro-gram since its inception in Alachua County. For information about the ACC II program and other educa-tional courses, visit the ICG web-site at flicg.org.

For more than 85 years, the Florida Association of Counties has represented the diverse interests of Florida’s counties, emphasizing the importance of protecting home rule – the concept that government closest to the people governs best. The Florida Association of Counties helps counties effectively serve and rep-resent Floridians by strengthening and preserving county home rule through advocacy, education and collaboration.

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PALATKA — The St. Johns River Water Management District’s governing board approved a tentative budget July 13 that maintains the current millage rate for taxpayers.

“We are pleased to keep district taxes low while provid-ing significant funds for projects to ensure sustainable water resources, increase water conservation, enhance water sup-ply and improve water quality in priority water bodies,” St. Johns River Water Management District Executive Director Ann Shortelle said.

The tentative 0.2287 millage rate would result in $97.1 million in revenue toward a total $151.7 million budget for fis-cal year 2021-22, which begins Oct. 1. The budget is also fund-ed through state, federal and other district sources (including timber sales, cattle leases, interest earnings and permit fees).

Under a 0.2287 millage rate — 22.87 cents for every $1,000 of assessed property value — the owner of a $200,000 house with a $50,000 homestead exemption would pay $34.31 in the coming year in property taxes to the district.

Public hearings about the millage rate and district budget will be 5:05 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 14, and Tuesday, Sept. 28. Final budget adoption will occur at the Sept. 28 governing board meeting.

The St. Johns River Water Management District is one of five districts in Florida managing groundwater and surface water supplies in the state. The district encompasses all or part of 18 northeast and east-central Florida counties. District headquarters are in Palatka, and staff also are available to serve the public at service centers in Maitland, Jacksonville and Palm Bay.

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Poe Pinson, 16, of Fernandina Beach captured the bronze medal in women’s skateboard street division Saturday at the CA Training Facility in Vista, Calif. Leticia Bufoni, 28, of Sao Paulo, Brazil, won the event, and the silver medal went to Samarria Brevard, 27, of Riverside, Calif. Poe placed fifth at the Dew Tour event in Des Moines, Iowa, in May, an Olympic qualifier. Poe, who is ranked fourth nationally, is an alternate for the 2021 Olympic team. She also placed second in the 2021 USA National Skateboarding Championship finals in Los Angeles and was 16th overall and advanced to the semifinal round during the 2021 Street World Championships in Rome, Italy. Pinson began competing in 2015, when she placed first in the street division at Exposure Skate in Encinitas, Calif. She took third the following year, and in 2017, won the Rocky Mountain Rampage in Colorado Springs. She placed 19th in the pro women’s street division at the 2017 Exposure Skate and was second the following year. In 2019, Pinson finished 25th overall and was a semifinalist alternate for the women’s street division at the Dew Tour contest in Long Beach, Calif., and she was fifth in the women’s street division at the X Games in Minneapolis. For information, visit XGames.com. Top, Pinson in action at the local skate park. Middle row, Pinson at the USA Nationals in California, left; at the age of 4 when she started skating at Main Beach, center; and with her bronze medal, right. Above left, the three medal winners Saturday. Above right, Pinson competing in the Dew Tour event in Des Moines, Iowa.

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Participants in a past Pan-Mass Challenge bicycling event in Massachusetts.

Babich to participatein Pan-Mass Challenge

The city of Fernandina Beach Parks & Recreation Department offers the follow-ing programs and activities. Visit www.fbfl.usn for informa-tion.

• Fall adult co-ed softball league registration will be held

for two weeks at Peck Gym. For credit card payments by phone, call 904-310-3350. On-time registration is July 26-30, with a $400 team reg-istration fee. Late registration is Aug. 2-6, with a $425 team registration fee.

Two-game refundable forfeit fee of $80 is due by Aug. 13. USA softball rules with some local league rules. Ages 18 and up. Six men/four women per team mini-mum. All bats must be USA Softball/ASA-approved and have league-issued hologram decals on them. Teams supply their own 12-inch and 11-inch .52cor/300 compression soft-balls (a dozen softballs includ-ed with registration fees).

Games are played on Mondays beginning Aug. 16. For information, visit www.leaguelineup.com/fbflsoftball or email [email protected].

• Open adult volleyball at Peck Gym Tuesdays and Fridays from 7-9 p.m. Informal team games on two courts. Teams selected each night. Ages 16 and up (16-17 must have parental consent form signed by parents and nota-rized before participating). Cost is $3/day for city resi-dents, $5 non-city.

• Youth team volleyball at Peck Gym 3-7 p.m. Tuesdays and Fridays. Two courts avail-able. For school and club teams. Players must have adult coach or adult supervi-sion. Call 310-3353 or 310-3354 to reserve courts. Cost is $3/day for city residents, $5 non-city.

• Open basketball at Peck Gym Monday and Thursday from 11 a.m.-7 p.m. (court closes at 5:30 p.m. for adult leagues in winter and sum-mer); Wednesday from 11 a.m.-5:15 p.m.; and Tuesday and Friday from 11 a.m.-2 p.m., based on court avail-ability due to organized team activities. Persons under the age of 16 must be accompa-nied by adults of the age of 18 or older. Photo identification is required to enter gym.

• Open adult indoor soccer at Peck Gym Wednesdays from 6-8 p.m. Informal team games. Teams selected each night. Ages 16 and up (ages 16 and17 must have paren-tal consent form signed by parents and notarized before participating). $3 for city resi-dents, $5 non-city.

• Open roller hockey at the Main Beach Multi-Purpose Court. Adult/older teens skate Tuesdays from 5-6 p.m. (beginner) and Saturdays from 4:15-4:45 p.m. (easy) and 4:45-6 p.m. (advanced).

Family skate Tuesdays from 4-5 p.m. and Saturdays from 3-4 p.m. Call Ray Matz at 215-852-7038 for information.

• Atlantic pool is open for lap swim Monday-Friday from 6-8:30 a.m. and Sundays from 9-11 a.m. Public swim is from 1-6 p.m. Monday-Friday; 2-7 p.m. Saturdays; and 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Sundays (kiddie pool 9 a.m.-7 p.m.). Cost is $3/day for city residents, $5 non-city. Monthly rates also available.

MLK Jr. pool is open Monday, Wednesday and Friday, with public swim in the main pool from noon to 3 p.m., kiddie pool from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday, and public swim in the main pool from noon to 5 p.m., kid-die pool from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday public swim in the main pool and kiddie pool from 11 a.m.-6 p.m., and Sunday public swim in the main pool and kiddie pool from 2-6 p.m. Cost is $3/day for city residents, $5 non-city. Monthly rates also available.

• Private swim lessons for ages 6 months to adult. are tailored to goals and abilities of students. Days and times are based on instructor availability. One lesson (30 minutes) costs $25 for a city resident and $31 non-city. Four lessons is $75 for a city resident and $94 non-city.

Lessons must be sched-uled in advance with Aquatics Manager Kaitlyn Brown. Email [email protected] and include pool location preference (Atlantic pool or MLK Jr. pool).

• Scuba classes at the Atlantic pool. Try Diving Experience, a one- to two-hour introductory experience that consists of a short classroom session and trying scuba in the pool with a certified scuba diving instructor or divemaster.

Open to ages 8 and up. Cost is $50 per person for city residents, $62 non-city; $80/couple city residents, $100 non-city; $150/group for city residents (up to six people), $188 non-city. Scheduled at your convenience. Call 310-3350 to schedule.

PADI scuba open water certification. Private and group instruction available. City course fee is $120 and includes administration and instruction (additional check-out dive fee). PADI eLearn-ing registration is $195 and includes online academic training, use of scuba gear and certification card. Participants must provide their own masks, snorkels, fins, booties and weight belts. Open to ages 10

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Register for Babe RuthRegistration is open through Sept. 20 for

Fernandina Beach Babe Ruth’s fall baseball season. Divisions are 8U-14U. Visit www.fbbrl.com or call Tom Camera at 240-460-5500 for information.

Play in men’s blitzAll golfers are invited to the Fernandina

Beach Golf Club men’s bi-weekly 18-hole blitz Wednesdays and Fridays. Registration is before 9:30 a.m., with a shotgun start at 10 a.m.

Entry fee for the Stableford scored game is $20, with all proceeds awarded to the top three golfers and a blind draw, after play for four four-man teams with the highest point scores.

Stableford scoring is eight points for eagle, four points for birdie, two points for par and one point for bogey. Pick-up after bogey. For information, contact John Rudd at [email protected].

5K run at Fort ClinchThe third annual U+I=Infinity 5K Run and

Fun Run will be held Aug. 14 at Fort Clinch State Park. Runners may sign up at runsign-up.com. The goal is to promote the vision of Universal Design for Learning in local class-rooms, and 100% of the money raised goes back to local educators and classrooms.

With funds from the inaugural run, U+I=Infinity provided sensory tool kits to all teachers at two local elementary schools, and with last year’s funds from the viritual event, the group is holding its first educator workshop to spread the vision of the UDL framework and provide tools for educators to better carry this out.

Boules ClubThe Amelia Island Boules Club holds

pétanque pickup games on the pétanque courts at Central Park (corner of Atlantic Avenue and 11th Street) Saturdays at 9:30 a.m. and most afternoons on weekdays.

Pétanque (pay-tonk) is a cousin of both horseshoes and bocce, the Italian bowling game. The public is always welcome. Call 491-1190 for information.

Fishing Rodeo July 31The 38th annual Fernandina Beach Fishing

Rodeo, presented by the Nassau Sport Fishing Association, will be held July 31 at the Fernandina Harbor Marina. It is sanctioned by the SKA as part of its 2021 tournament trail national championship series.

There is a kingfish division and an inshore/offshore division for eight different species. Every entrant can fish one or both divisions.

Truly something for every angler to shoot for will be on the bill this year. All entry fees are considered as donations to the NSFA. Online tournament registrations are encour-aged, but checks will be accepted. Organizers will need five days to process a check if it is mailed in.

Live registration will be available from 3-8 p.m. July 30. There will be a mandatory cap-

tains meeting at 7 p.m.The weigh-in of all fish caught is from 2-5

p.m. July 31. Awards presentations will be at 7 p.m., and organizers will post results online and mail winning checks to the captains not present.

In case of inclement weather, the tourna-ment will be held Aug. 1.

Visit www.nsfafish.net for information.

ALS golf classicThe 17th annual ALS Amelia Island Golf

Classic, honoring the late John Louis O’Day, will be held Aug. 6 at Long Point at the Amelia Island Club. Proceeds benefit The ALS Association Florida Chapter. Sponsorships are available.

Registration, warm-up and lunch buffet are from 10:30 a.m. to noon. Shotgun start is at noon. Format is a four-person scramble. There will be hole-in-one, longest drive and closest-to-the-pin (men and women), and putting contests. There will be awards for first- through fifth-place net teams and first- and second-place low gross.

The dinner reception from 5-8 p.m. includes beer and wine, raffle prizes, awards, silent auction and live music. Raffle tickets are five for $20 for an entire arm wing span for $100.

Contact Mark O’Day at 904-553-0576 or [email protected], or visit www.ALSGolfAmelia.com.

NSFA meetingsThe Nassau Sport Fishing Association

holds its monthly business meetings on the second Wednesday of each month. The monthly social get-together is held on the fourth Wednesday of each month.

The location for both meetings is Kraft Ten Acres, 961023 Buccaneer Trail, Fernandina Beach, Florida 32034. Call 556-5531 or email [email protected].

Play pickleballScheduled play at the pickleball courts

at Central Park in Fernandina Beach has resumed. Beginner play (levels 1.0-2.5) is 3-4 p.m. Sunday; social play (3.0 plus with chal-lenge court) is from 4-6 p.m. Sunday.

Women’s open play (all levels) on courts 1-4 is from 8-10 a.m. Monday, and level 3.5 on courts 1, 5 and 6 from 4-6 p.m. Monday, with rating level 4.0 plus on courts 2-4. Levels 3.0 and 3.5 plus play from 8-10 a.m. Tuesday, and levels 2.0, 2.5 and 3.0 from 10 a.m. to noon. Levels 3.0 and 3.5 plus with challenge court is from 4-6 p.m. Wednesday.

Men’s open play (all levels) on courts 1-3 is from 8-10 a.m. Nighttime social play (all lev-els) is from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Thursday. Levels 3.0 and 3.5 plus is from 8-10 a.m. Friday, and levels 2.0, 2.5 and 3.0 from 10 a.m. to noon. On Saturday, nighttime social play (all levels) is from 6:30-8:30 p.m.

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SPORTS SHORTS

On Aug. 7 and 8, more than 6,000 riders, including Gregory Babich from Fernandina Beach, will take part in the Pan-Mass Challenge, a two-day 211-mile bike-a-thon across Massachusetts, with the goal of raising $52 million for cancer research and patient care at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.

The PMC is the nation’s single most successful athletic fundraiser, donating 100 per-cent of every rider-raised dollar to Dana-Farber as its largest single contributor, accounting for 64% of its Jimmy Fund’s annual revenue.

For the first time since 2019, more than 6,000 riders from 47 states and 11 coun-tries will once again hit the road together during the first weekend of August with the common goal of making an impact in the fight against can-cer. In 2020, the PMC raised an impressive $50 million through its summer-long Reimagined

campaign, bringing its 41-year contribution to $767 million.

“We couldn’t be more excited to bring our passionate PMC riders, volunteers, donors and sponsors back together in person for PMC Ride Weekend this year,” said Billy Starr, founder and executive director of the PMC. “With fully sup-ported routes and Reimagined options, everyone can custom-ize their PMC experience to join us in the fight against cancer.

“Cancer doesn’t stop for anything, even a global pan-demic, and funding for research, treatment and care is as critical as ever.”

PMC 2021 will include 16 routes – from 25 to 211 miles – designed to cater to all lev-els of cycling and fundraising ability, including Reimagined options for those who prefer to complete their PMC ride on their own. Most participate in honor of a family member or

friend fighting cancer, and more than 950 riders and volunteers are cancer survivors or current patients, considered Living Proof of the PMC mission.

More than 150 Dana-Farber employees are committed to the cause as riders and volun-teers as well, in some cases to fund their own cancer research.

PMC Reimagined riders can ride wherever and whenever they want – except for the PMC routes on PMC weekend. This option is intended to provide flexibility for those that want to contribute to the fight against cancer without specific time or mileage constraints.

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The Barbasol Championship was held last week on the PGA Tour for players who did not qualify for the Open Championship. Seamus Power won the Barbasol Championship on Sunday for his fi rst PGA Tour victory, beating J.T. Poston with a tap-in par on the sixth hole of a playoff. Poston drove into the water that lines the right side of the par-4 18th at Keene Trace and made a bogey on the fi nal extra hole. Power hit the fairway, played his second to 12 feet and two-putted for the victory. Because the tournament was played opposite the Open Championship, Power did not earn a spot in Masters with the victory. The 28-year-old Poston missed a chance for his second PGA Tour title. He won the 2019 Wyndham Championship in his home state of North Carolina. Anirban Lahiri and Sam Ryder fi nished a stroke out of the playoff, each shooting 65.

Michael Thompson will defend his 2020

3M Open title while reigning FedEx Cup

champion Dustin Johnson tops the fi eld

The 3M Open is held at TPC Twin Cities. The course fi rst opened in 2000 and was widely considered one of the Champions Tour’s top layouts. The Arnold Palmer design, with Tom Lehman as a consultant, transformed a former sod farm into a rolling landscape featuring 27 bodies of water, while framing holes with stands of mature oak and spruce trees. One of the signature holes is the 7th, dubbed “Tom’s Thumb” after Lehman himself – it’s a risk/reward par four. Fans, in full capacity, will be allowed back on site for 2021.

Collin Morikawa closed with a bogey-free, 4-under 66 at Royal St. George’s and won the Open Championship in his debut Sunday, becoming the fi rst player to capture two different majors on the fi rst attempt. After tapping in for par to win by 2 shots over Jordan Spieth, Morikawa gave a fi st pump before applauding the spectators. “Those are the moments, the few seconds that you embrace so much,” he said. “And you look around, every seat is packed.”

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Capt. Spencer Ross skippered his 39-foot Contender, powered by triple Mercury outboards, to first-place honors in the 41st annual Greater Jacksonville

Kingfish Tournament, with a 41.04-pound king mackerel. The Yulee-based fishing team also included Reid Parry, Logan Varn, Jarrod Hodgkins and Ryan Hagins.

“We were kingfishing offshore in 110 feet of water when the big king hit a Goggle Eye

live bait,” Ross said. “The big mack strike came at 9:30 in the morning, while making a long, hard first run. Our team was then able to get right over the fish, after 15 minutes of chasing her down, and make a successful gaff.”

Team Flossy also weighed in a 35-pound kingfish during the final day of competition.

Amazingly, another local kingfish team, captained by Cam Williams with Foolin’

Around team members Dylan Sanborn and Josh Hyers, was leading the event after the first day of competition with a massive 41.4-pound king mackerel. Their big king did hold up most of the second and last day of the tournament until team Flossy weighed in its 42.04-pound kingfish. Team Foolin’ Around finished second in the big fish category.

Recently crowned Southern Kingfish Association champions, team Crawfish, cap-tained by Kenny Crawford, also weighed in a big kingfish, taking sixth-place honors in the big fish category. The 35.37-pound kingfish took a live blue runner fished down deep from a downrig-ger and in 100 feet of water. Also fishing aboard team Crawfish were Robby Farlow, Ronnie Foster and Mike Gilliard. Another hometown team from Yulee.

Local lady anglers also did well during GJKT. Elise Hendrix fished aboard Benny Hendrix Sr.’s Won’t Back Down team boat and weighed in the second-place kingfish at 29.06 pounds. Jasmine Tulloh fished aboard Capt. Benny Hendrix’s team Heavy Hitter and took fifth place with a 28.13-pound kingfish. Local lady angler Jennifer Hale fished aboard the Reel Gies and placed 10th with a 23.98-pound kingfish.

Other local winners included Steve Pickett’s

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Hometown team Flossy took top honors in the 41st Greater Jacksonville Kingfish Tournament over the weekend, with a 42.04-pound king mackerel. Pictured are Capt. Spencer Ross, left, and Reid Parry. More photos, 4B.

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F E R N A N D I N A B E A C H T I D E SF E R N A N D I N A B E A C H T I D E STTides, Sun & ides, Sun & MooMoonn : July 21 - July 28, 2021: July 21 - July 28, 2021

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Wed.7/21

Low 12:41A 1.44’

High 6:45A 7.05’

Low 12:42P 0.94’

High 7:35P 8.57’

Moonset 4:45A

Sunrise 6:37A

Moonrise 7:36P

Sunset 8:26P

Moonset 5:49A

Sunrise 6:38A

Sunset 8:25P

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Full Moon 10:37P

Low 1:40A 1.29’

High 7:46A 7.19’

Low 1:41P 0.89’

High 8:33P 8.76’

Low 2:36A 1.16’

High 8:44A 7.35’

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High 10:33A 7.53’

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Moonset 9:09A

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High 11:56P 8.32’

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Moonset 10:11A

Sunset 8:23P

Moonrise 11:10P

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Fernandina Beach’s Capt. Benny Hendrix, left, and Jasmine Tulloh weighed in several nice king mackerel during the GJKT. She took fifth-place lady angler.

Far left, GJKT Director Jim Suber, left, and Bob Gipson, one of the first organizers of the Greater Jacksonville Kingfish Tournament. Left, Dylan Sanborn, left, and Josh Hyers are pic-tured with the second larg-est kingfish, weighing at 41.4 pounds. They were fishing aboard the local team boat Foolin’ Around. Not pictured: Cam Williams.

team, Burnin’ Daylight, taking 11th place in the aggregate category with two kingfish weighing 54.29 pounds.

So proud of team Flossy and all the local fish-ing teams that placed so well in the tournament.

This was the 41st running of the Greater Jacksonville Kingfish Tournament, which was organized in 1981 by a group of Jacksonville businessmen, including Bob Gipson, Pete Loftin and Walt Murr. At one point, the pop-ular fishing tourna-ment had 1,000 boats entered.

The next big kingfish tournament will be our own Fernandina Beach Fishing Rodeo July 30-31. The popular event will be held from the Fernandina Harbor Marina and is sanctioned by the Southern Kingfish Association.

There is a kingfish division and inshore/offshore division with eight species of fish. For information, go to www.nsfafish.com or contact Michael Zagrodny at [email protected].

The Professional Redfish League will hold an event this Friday and Saturday from the Fernandina Harbor Marina. There is a manda-tory captains meeting Thursday at the Down Under restaurant. For registration, call 772-530-8926.

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Farlow is pictured with the

fifth-place largest king-

fish caught aboard Kenny

Crawford’s team

Crawfish boat. It

weighed 35 pounds.

Other team members included

Ronnie Foster

and Mike Gilliard.

The Professional Redfish League will hold an event Friday and Saturday in Fernandina Beach. Call 772-530-8926.

and up. Visit Atlantic Center.• Rod Gibson Tennis

Services at Central Park ten-nis courts 1 and 2. Available instructed programs: Summer

youth tennis clinics (July 26-29 and Aug. 2-5), Red Ball 1 on Mondays and Tuesdays from 10:30 a.m. to noon and Red Ball 2 on Mondays and Wednesdays from 11:15 a.m. to noon.

Cost is $14 per week for city residents, $16.80 non-city. Orange Ball on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:30-4:30 p.m. and Green Ball on Mondays and Wednesdays from 4-5 p.m. Cost is $18 per week for

city residents, $21.60 non-city. Junior intermediate on

Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4:30-6 p.m. Cost is $26 per week for city residents, $31.20 non-city. Junior advanced on Mondays and Wednesdays from 5-6:30 p.m. Cost is $26 per week for city residents, $31.20 non-city.

• Adult clinics: Women’s advanced beginner/interme-diate strokes clinic (2.5-3.0) Mondays from 6:30-8 p.m. Advanced beginner/interme-diate strokes clinic (2.5-3.0) Wednesdays from 8-9 a.m. Intermediate strokes clinic (3.0-3.5) Wednesdays from 9-10:30 a.m. Women’s inter-mediate drills clinic (3.0-3.5) Wednesdays from 6:30-8 p.m.

Intermediate strokes clinic (3.0-3.5) Thursdays from 6-7:30 p.m. Intermediate/advanced drills clinic (3.5-4.0) Thursdays from 6-7:30 p.m. Intermediate/advanced drills clinic (3.5-4.0) Saturdays from 9-10:30 a.m.

Cost is $10/person/hour for one-hour clinics, $12 non-city; and $15/person for 1 1/2-hours clinics, $18 non-city. Pre-registration required (minimum of three persons per clinic).

• Japanese ju jitsu and kenjutsu at the Peck Center, 1st Floor Instructors’ Studio. Both classes are open ages 12 and up. Ju jitsu is offered

Tuesdays from 7:30-8:30 p.m. and Thursdays from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Cost is $8 per class or $60 a month for city residents; $10 per class or $75 a month non-city. Kenjutsu is offered Tuesdays from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Cost is $8 per class or $30 a month for city residents; $10 a class or $36 a month non-city. Contact Sensei Jeff Weisfeld at (443) 864-3331 or visit [email protected].

• Women’s Martial Arts and Self-Defense at the Peck Center Instructors’ Studio. Open to ages 12 and up. Wednesdays from 7:30-9 p.m. Cost is $8 per class for city residents, $10 for non-city. Contact instructor Morgan Thomas at 443-280-0803.

• Weight Room/Cardio Area at Peck Gym. Ages 13 and up (ages 13-15 with adult supervi-sion; ages 16-17 unsupervised but with waiver signed by parent or guardian). Open Monday through Friday from 11 a.m.-7 p.m.

• Atlantic Fitness Room at the Atlantic Center. Precor treadmills, ellipticals, and Adaptive Motion Trainer; Precor recumbent and upright bikes; Concept 2 rower; Nautilus StairMaster Stepmill; Hammer Strength plate loaded fitness equipment; Magnum Fitness Biangular Series machines; and free weights.

Ages 13 and up (ages 13-15 with adult supervision; ages 16-17 unsupervised but with waiver signed by parent or guardian). Open Monday- Friday from 7 a.m.-7 p.m., Saturday from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Daily/monthly fitness area fees: City residents $3 a day; $25 a month; $75 for four months; $188 for 12 months. Non-city residents $5 a day; $31 a month; $94 for four months; $235 for 12 months. Daily fees and passes are valid at both fitness areas.

• Personal training avail-able at the Atlantic Fitness Room with certified trainer and fitness nutrition specialist Charity Ross. Call 729-7965 or visit www.rosspersonaltraining.com.

• Charity Ross’s 28-day boot camp at Main Beach. These outdoor workouts will challenge aerobic and anaerobic capacities and core strength with sprint drills, plyometric exercises and con-ditioning circuits. Nutritional coaching and meal plans are included. Cost is $150 per par-ticipant. Classes are Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6-7 a.m., 7-8 a.m. and 5:30-6:30 p.m. and Saturdays from 7-8 a.m. Visit www.rosspersonaltrain-ing.com/Plans-and-Schedule. Call Ross at 729-7965 for information.

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Memory LaneMemory LaneCole remembers A.L. Lewis, American BeachCole remembers A.L. Lewis, American Beach

NIKKI MAIN

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The ride from Jacksonville to American Beach was only a 40-minute drive, but to Johnnetta Cole and her sister, MaVynee Betsch, it felt like an eternity.

Cole said she doesn’t remember the first time she heard of American Beach. It was such a long time ago, such a differ-ent time.

“From the time that I was knee-high to a duck, I was going to American Beach,” she said. Her voice filled with passion as her eyes searched for the words.

“I’m 84 years old. I’m blessed not to suffer from memory loss, but it’s really amazing the things I do remember,” she said.

As time passed, the beach, so deeply rooted in American history, passed into the background and fell into disrepair. But at one point, it was an area of energy and excitement – a safe space where Black people could congregate without fear of oppression.

For Cole, it was home. “He preferred to be

called A.L. Lewis,” Cole said of her great-grandfa-ther. She sat at her table with a small smile on her face, as though she was contemplating something, trying to remember. Her eyes stared straight ahead as she began her story.

In the early 1900s, when Jim Crow laws were in full effect and Blacks struggled in the fight for freedom, humanity, and a better quality of life, American Beach was born. As the CEO of the Afro-American Life Insurance Company, Lewis rose in prominence in the com-munity, ultimately becom-ing Florida’s first Black millionaire.

“He always felt it was his job to help others,” Cole said proudly. He wanted to create a place where Blacks could enjoy recreation and relaxation, without discrimination, and the words became syn-onymous with American Beach.

It didn’t take long for the crowds to come, and for establishments like Evans’ Rendezvous nightclub to open. But Cole’s memories of visiting American Beach on hot, summer days are filled with her great-grandfather and the legacy he left behind.

“When I think about my life, and I think about the individuals who have been paramount in shaping my life,” Cole said, “my great-grandfather is on that list.”

She stopped talking and a smile broke across her face. “Hang on,” she said. “Pause the recording. I have to show you something.” With the speed and agility of a much younger woman, she ran off screen, but returned quickly with a portrait in her hand.

It was a black-and-white photograph of a couple riding a camel in Egypt. “It says Sept. 10, 1937. Mr. and Mrs. A.L. Lewis. Cairo, Egypt,” she said.

“It’s another indication of his wealth, but it’s an indication of something else,” Cole said, looking at the picture. “For two African-Americans in the middle of Jim Crow southern living, to find their

way to Egypt is, in my view, extraordi-nary.”

She held up one of the treasures she inherited from Lewis, a small trinket she said would never be worth much, but it was special to her. It was an ebony letter opener, and she laughed as she said, “At some point in my life, I’ve been the director of the Smithsonian Museum of African Art. So I assure you, it’s not museum quality.”

She said she and her siblings knew Lewis was wealthy, and a vivid memory came to her suddenly of a small ball made of rags.

Lewis drove to the house one after-noon to find Cole and her sister playing, and demanded to know why they were playing with a makeshift ball. The girls told him proudly that they made it, but

by the end of the day, they had a brand new ball.“This is so clear to me,” Cole said. “When we said to our par-

ents, look at this ball Fafa gave us, my mother said, ‘I want you girls to remember. It is your great-grandfather who is rich, not us.’” Cole said she understood her mother’s reasoning, that she wanted her and her sister to understand they were not to be “aloof, as some rich folks are.”

She sat in silence for a moment, and when she began speaking again, her memories circled back to the joy she felt every weekend, traversing the 40 minutes to Lewis’ house.

“We felt largely impatience, nothing peculiar to my sister and me. You put two girls in the back of the car, and they’re going to ask the parents how much further,” she said.

However, the trip was not without its problems. It was a segre-gated time period, and the drive allowed for no stops.

“There was no place for us to go to the bathroom,” Cole said. “And because of that, our parents would drill us before we left. ‘Have you been to the bathroom?’ It’s a very vivid and rich memory of what legal racial segregation was about in Jacksonville.”

However, the beach provided a sort of reprieve for Black fami-lies of all walks of life, from a janitor to the leader of a company. Cole said her great-grandfather made it very clear that “it was to be a beach for Black people no matter their economic status.”

She said Lewis made it his mission to help others, and he would

frequently reference Bible passages. One of his favorites was Luke 12:48.

“For those to whom much has been given, much is required.” For as long as she can remember, Cole said she called her great-

grandfather Fafa. She doesn’t remember how or why it began, but she said her sister probably started it.

However, she does remember evening dinners, sitting around a crowded table and being questioned by Lewis.

During Sunday dinner, Cole and Betsch were quizzed by Lewis, who wanted to know what they learned that week.

“He wanted to know what we had learned in school, and he wanted to ask us questions that would satisfy him that we really were learning,” Cole said.

The conversations were consistent from one week to the next, and she said the most important things were covered.

Years later, Cole said she couldn’t remember the exact verse and chapter in the Book of Micah, but was still able to remember the words to the passage.

“He hath shewed thee, O man, what is good; and what doth the

Lord require of thee, but to do justly, and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with thy God,” she recited. The passage is Micah 6:8.

“Like many teachers, he believed in repetition,” Cole said, and every Sunday, Lewis would ask Cole and her sister what the three Bs were. “So, my sister and I had memorized the answer,” she said. “The three Bs are the Bible, the school book and the bank book.”

Cole was only 10 years old when Lewis died in 1947, but she said, “The early years of my life were, in many ways, shaped by my great-grandfather.”

She said Lewis’ impact on the community, his tenacity and determination to help others impacted her life in many ways.

He believed because he was wealthy and because “God had blessed him profoundly,” Cole said Lewis felt “he had an obligation to give to others.”

“I’m so glad I learned that early in my life,” she said. “I saw it in my mother and father. I saw it in my great-grandfather. If you were blessed, then you must be a blessing to others.”

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frequently reference Bible passages. One of his favorites was Luke Lord require of thee, but to do justly, and to love mercy, and to walk

Johnnetta Cole, left, and sister MaVynee

Betsch outside of Mt. Olive A.M.E. Church in

Jacksonville.

A.L. Lewis was the founder of American Beach.

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Johnnetta Cole attends the unveiling of a his-torical marker at Evans’ Rendezvous.

Sister MaVynee Betsch, from left, brother John Betsch Jr., and Johnnetta Cole stand on American Beach.SUBMITTED

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THIS WEEK

New residents of Amelia Island are invited to meet and mingle with other new-comers when Story & Song Bookstore Bistro hosts “New Neighbor Nite” the third Wednesday of every month.

The July meeting is 5-7 p.m. today and will feature live entertainment and happy hour prices on beer and wine.

To learn more about Story & Song Bookstore Bistro events, visit storyandsong-bookstore.com or call 904- 601-2118.

Amelia Musical Playhouse will host “Kiss Me Kate,” a renowned Broadway musical written by Cole Porter.

“Kiss Me Kate” tells the tale of two once-married, now-divorced musical theater actors, egotistical leading man Fred Graham and Lilli Vanessi, who are forced to perform opposite each other in a Broadway-bound musical ver-sion of William Shakespeare’s “The Taming of the Shrew,” in the roles of Petruchio and Katharine.

As the battle of the sexes continues on stage and off, it becomes clear that as much as this couple profess to hate each other, they are also still in love.

Performances are 7:30 p.m. Thursday through Saturday and 5 p.m. Sunday.

Tickets are $25 for adults and $15 for students, and can be purchased online through 904tix, or at the play-house box office at 904-277-3455.

Amelia Musical Playhouse is located at 1955 Island Walk Way in Fernandina Beach. To learn more, visit ame-liamusi-calplayhouse.org.

The Fernandina Beach Branch Library will host Kevin Kozak, who will speak about his new book, “True Blue,” at 6 p.m. Thursday.

Kozak is a veteran of the U.S. Air Force and worked for 43 years with the Miami-Dade Police Department.

The event will be held at the library, 25 N. Fourth St. in Fernandina Beach. For infor-mation, call the Fernandina Beach Brandy Library at 904-530-6500, option 1.

UPCOMING

Project Chance — an organization launched in 2009 to train service dogs — will visit the Fernandina Beach Branch Library to share testimonial stories at 6 p.m. Thursday, July 29.

Visitors will receive an inside look at the training required for service dogs and visit a puppy in training.

The event will be held at the library, 25 N. Fourth St. in Fernandina Beach. For infor-mation, call the Fernandina Beach Brandy Library at 904-530-6500, option 1.

The Island Art Associa-tion is sponsoring the arts

and craft portion of the Falling for Shrimp Festival scheduled for Oct. 1-3 in downtown Fernandina Beach.

This is not a juried event, and no prizes will be awarded. Booth space will be available with applications accepted through July 31.

Booth fees are $225 with an application fee of $25. Artisans interested in partici-pating should submit applica-tions and fees through Zapp. The 2022 Isle of Eight Flags Shrimp Festival is scheduled for April 29-30 and May 1.

For information on both events, visit the Island Art Association website at island-art.org.

The Amelia Island Museum of History will host archaeologist Marc Thompson’s presentation, “Breaking Rock,” at noon Wednesday, Aug. 4.

During this Brown Bag Lunch, Thompson will dem-onstrate the ancient practice of producing stone tools and discuss fracture mechanics and lithic analysis. Thompson is the former director of the El Paso Museum of Archaeology.

Attendance is free and open to the public, and atten-dants may bring their lunch. Seating is limited on a first-come, first-served basis. This program is wheelchair acces-sible. Watch this program remotely at twitch.tv/ameliais-landmuseumhistory.

For information, contact Summer Bias at 904-261-7378, ext. 102, or [email protected].

Sounds on Centre is a free concert series on the first Friday of the month from April through October at the intersection of Second and Centre streets in downtown Fernandina Beach. The Oct. 1 performance will be at the riv-erfront in partnership with the Falling for Shrimp Weekend event.

The shows are 6-8 p.m. and free to the public. The event is sponsored by the Historic Fernandina Business Association.

Concerts for the remainder of 2021 include:

• Aug. 6 – STR8 UP, which performs classic R&B, funk and jazz

• Sept. 3 – Island Vibe, which performs classic tunes through the ages

• Oct. 1 – Bluff 5 Band, which performs rock, soul, blues and country music

For information, visit sound-soncentre.com.

Amelia Community Theatre concludes its 40th season with in-person and live-streamed performances of the classic play, “You Can’t Take It With You.”

Love triumphs all in this sidesplitting comedy by Moss Hart and George S. Kaufman. Performances are at 8 p.m. Aug. 13-14, 19-21 and 26-28 and 2 p.m. Aug. 15 and 22.

In-person tickets are $25 for adults and $10 for students

in the Main Stage Theatre at 207 Cedar St. in Fernandina Beach. Livestreaming tickets are $15 for individuals and $30 for a household.

Visit AmeliaCommunityTheatre.org or call 904-261-6749 for tickets.

The Island Art Association is hosting its Sundays on Second Summer Series of free art movies and in August.

The movies will be screened at the association’s Art Education center, 18 N. Second St. in Fernandina Beach.

At 2 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 15, the association will show “Goya’s Ghost,” a docudrama staring Natalie Portman that focuses on the life of Francisco Goya, a late 18th century and early 19th century painter and printmaker.

To learn more about the Island Art Association and its movie series, visit islandart.org.

The Amelia Island Dance Festival is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Sept. 10-11, at Amelia Community Theatre.

Tickets can be purchased at ameliacommunitytheatre.org.

The festival includes artist performances and workshops, featuring different dance styles. The workshops will be at the theatre, Royal Amelia Dance Academy, Crane Island and Club 14 Fitness.

2021 guest artists will be East by North Dance Theatre, John Manzari and Carlos Garland.

To learn more about the festival, visit ameliaisland-dancefestival.org.

Jazz’n to Save Little NaNa is a fundraiser series featur-ing live music, historic tours and more.

North Florida Land Trust’s Amelia Forever campaign is sponsoring an event that will include jazz music, food, and historic and naturalist tours of American Beach. Visitors will also be updated on the effort to save Little NaNa Dune.

Admission is free, but a live auction will take place where guests can support Little NaNa Dunes.

The event is 5-8 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 16. It will be held at the Amelia Island Plantation, 11 Beach Lagoon Drive in Fernandina Beach.

To register to attend, visit nflt.org/nana. For informa-tion, contact Brenna Blake at [email protected].

ONGOING

Bingo is back at American Legion Post 54. The American Legion is host-ing bingo from 6-8 p.m. every Thursday at the legion head-quarters, 626 S. Third St. in Fernandina Beach. There is limited seating. Social distanc-ing and masks are required.

Food will be available from the cantina for patrons to pur-chase. A regular bingo packet

is $25, and early bird cards are $1 apiece or six for $5. For information, contact the American Legion at 904-261-7900.

The Nassau County Public Library System has regular operating hours. Appointments are not neces-sary to enter the building.

There are some health and safety precautions that are to be observed when entering a library. All customers and staff members must answer a brief COVID-19 screening question-naire, wear a face covering at all times and stay socially distanced while in the building. Some areas are closed, and some furnishings have been relocated to guide residents and allow staff to clean and sanitize where possible. Some public computers that are appropriately distanced are available.

Hours of operation are:• Fernandina Beach

Branch: 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Monday and Thursday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday.

• Yulee Branch: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Thursday (closed 12:30-1 p.m.) and 8 a.m.-noon Friday.

• Callahan Branch: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday, Wednesday-Friday, noon-8 p.m. Tuesday.

• Hilliard Branch: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Wednesday, Friday, noon-8 p.m. Friday.

• Bryceville Branch: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday and Saturday,

noon-8 p.m. Thursday.Visit the library website at

www.nassaureads.com or call any library branch (904-530-6500) for information.

Friends of the Fernandina Beach Library is sponsoring an art exhibit “Just Above Water: Florida Folk Art” on display at the Fernandina Beach Branch Library, 25 N. Fourth St., through Oct. 30.

This traveling art exhibit comes to Fernandina Beach from the Museum of Florida History in Tallahassee and includes a varied collection of objects made from diverse materials, such as textile, metal and wood. Most of the folk artists are self-taught and have been inspired by their customs and traditions. All have been recognized by the state of Florida with the Florida Folk Heritage Award and are residents of Florida.

The Friends of the Fernandina Beach Library Art Committee will be looking for possible loans of folk art to be displayed with this exhibit. Contact Christine Meehan ([email protected]) or Bulger ([email protected]) if you have a Florida folk art item of note that you are willing to loan for dis-play at the Fernandina Beach Branch Library.

For further details on this exhibition, as well as member-ship information and volunteer opportunities with the Friends of the Fernandina Beach Library, visit fernandinaFOL.org.

OUT &ABOUT MUSEUM LECTURE ON AMERICAN BEACH

The Amelia Island Museum of History will host Carol J. Alexander’s presentation “Changing Sands” for its August 3rd on 3rd lecture 6 p.m. Friday, Aug. 20. Carol Alexander, founding director of the American Beach Museum, will share her unique insights into the “changing sands” of Northeast Florida’s African-American history and culture with a specific focus on American Beach. From Amelia Islands’ unimproved marshlands and General Sherman’s 1865 Special Field Order No. 15 (that emanci-pated African people on Amelia Island) to Jim Crow and segre-gated beaches; from the urbaniza-tion of Jacksonville after the Civil War to gentrification; from incor-porated black Franklintown to the exclusive resort of American Beach and its founder, A.L. Lewis and environmentalist and pres-ervationist, MaVynee Oshun Betsch (The Beach Lady), the story tour will explore the history of the people and the land they claimed. Attendance is free for museum members with a suggested donation of $5 for nonmembers. Seating is limited on a first-come, first-served basis. This program is wheelchair accessible. Watch this program remotely at twitch.tv/ameliaislandmuseumhistory. For information, contact Summer Bias at 904-261-7378, ext. 102, or [email protected].

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NOTICE UNDERFICTITIOUS NAME LAW

PURSUANT TOSECTION 865.09,

FLORIDA STATUTESNOTICE IS HEREBY GIVENthat the undersigned, desiringto engage in business underthe fictitious name of Fernandi-na Yulee Garbage located at1007 Calle Corta, in the Countyof Nassau, in the City of Fer-nandina Beach, Florida 32034intends to register the saidname with the Division of Cor-porations of the Florida Depart-ment of State, Tallahassee,Florida.Dated at Fernandina Beach,Florida 32034 this 13th day ofJuly, 2021.Carl BlustFNL 1T 07-21-2021#650875



FLORIDA STATUTESNOTICE IS HEREBY GIVENthat the undersigned, desiringto engage in business underthe fictitious name of Junie's lo-cated at 2910 Atlantic Ave, inthe County of Nassau, in theCity of Fernandina Beach,Florida 32034 intends to regis-ter the said name with the Divi-sion of Corporations of theFlorida Department of State,Tallahassee, Florida.Dated at Fernandina Beach,Florida 32034 this 12th day ofJuly, 2021.BARBILL-FLA, LLCFNL 1T 07-21-2021#650527



FLORIDA STATUTESNOTICE IS HEREBY GIVENthat the undersigned, desiringto engage in business underthe fictitious name of NaturesBeauty Images located at 205½Centre Street, in the County ofNassau, in the City of Fernandi-na Beach, Florida 32034 in-tends to register the said namewith the Division of Corpora-tions of the Florida Departmentof State, Tallahassee, Florida.Dated at Fernandina Beach,Florida 32034 this 16th day ofJuly, 2021.Natures Beauty ImagesYvonne RandolphFNL 1T 07-21-2021#651598

NOTICE OF APPLICATIONFOR TAX DEED

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVENThatVICTOR A OZOEZEThe holder of the following cer-tificate(s) has filed said certifi-cate(s) for a tax deed to be is-sued thereon. The certificatenumber(s) and year of is-suance, the description of theproperty, and the name(s) inwhich it is assessed are as fol-lows:Parcel Number: 31-4N-24-2020-0062-0020Certificate Number: 535File Number: 21TD000018AXYXDescription of Property: LOT 62 W OF US 1 (S-2) INOR 1396/764 EX RR/RW & 62-3 ESMT PT OR 1861-825CORNWALL SURVEY PB 0-31Assessed To: PETE DEMAGGIOAll of the above property is lo-cated in Nassau County, in theState of Florida.Unless such certificate(s) shallbe redeemed according to law,the property described in suchcertificate or certificates will besold electronically at www.nas-sau.realtaxdeed.com on the 3rd

sau.realtaxdeed.com on the 3rdDAY OF AUGUST, 2021, be-tween the hours of 11:00 a.m.and 2:00 p.m. The Clerk ofCourts Office Policy is to holdthe sale at 11:30 a.m.JOHN A. CRAWFORDNASSAU COUNTYCLERK OF COURTBY: RHODA GOODWIN,DEPUTY CLERKFNL 4T 06-30 &07-07-14-21-2021#647613


NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVENThatJUAN C CAPOTEThe holder of the following cer-tificate(s) has filed said certifi-cate(s) for a tax deed to be is-sued thereon. The certificatenumber(s) and year of is-suance, the description of theproperty, and the name(s) inwhich it is assessed are as fol-lows:Parcel Number: 23-1N-24-2180-1270-0010Certificate Number: 254File Number: 21TD000021AXYXDescription of Property: N1/2 OF N1/2 OF LOT 1270 INOR 309 PG 581 2008 JACBDW/MH ESMT OR 1893/1852TOWN OF CRAWFORDAssessed To: LARRY LEO LIGHTSEY L/EAll of the above property is lo-cated in Nassau County, in theState of Florida.Unless such certificate(s) shallbe redeemed according to law,the property described in suchcertificate or certificates will besold electronically at www.nas-sau.realtaxdeed.com on the17th DAY OF AUGUST, 2021,between the hours of 11:00a.m. and 2:00 p.m. The Clerk ofCourts Office Policy is to holdthe sale at 11:30 a.m.JOHN A. CRAWFORDNASSAU COUNTYCLERK OF COURTBY: DEBORAH WATSON,DEPUTY CLERKFNL 4T 07-14-21-28& 08-04-2021#649779


NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVENThatJUAN C CAPOTEThe holder of the following cer-tificate(s) has filed said certifi-cate(s) for a tax deed to be is-sued thereon. The certificatenumber(s) and year of is-suance, the description of theproperty, and the name(s) inwhich it is assessed are as fol-lows:Parcel Number: 05-2N-27-4292-0075-0000Certificate Number: 1052File Number: 21TD000020AXYXDescription of Property: LOTS 75 83 84 & S-2 OF 76 INOR 2059/109 R583385 &R583505 ESMT OR 749/987FLOOD ACRES #3 UNRAssessed To: ANTHONY MICHAEL TESTAAll of the above property is lo-cated in Nassau County, in theState of Florida.Unless such certificate(s) shallbe redeemed according to law,the property described in suchcertificate or certificates will besold electronically at www.nas-sau.realtaxdeed.com on the17th DAY OF AUGUST, 2021,between the hours of 11:00a.m. and 2:00 p.m. The Clerk ofCourts Office Policy is to holdthe sale at 11:30 a.m.JOHN A. CRAWFORDNASSAU COUNTYCLERK OF COURTBY: DEBORAH WATSON,DEPUTY CLERKFNL 4T 07-14-21-28& 08-04-2021#649787


NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVENThatFIG FL 18 LLCThe holder of the following cer-tificate(s) has filed said certifi-cate(s) for a tax deed to be is-sued thereon. The certificatenumber(s) and year of is-suance, the description of theproperty, and the name(s) inwhich it is assessed are as fol-lows:Parcel Number: 06-1N-25-2920-0002-0092Certificate Number: 598File Number: 21TD000019AXYXDescription of Property: BLOCK 2 PT OF S1/2 OF LOT9 IN OR 1489/709 NEWCOMBSUB PB 1/16Assessed To: CHRIS JACKMANAll of the above property is lo-cated in Nassau County, in theState of Florida.Unless such certificate(s) shallbe redeemed according to law,the property described in suchcertificate or certificates will besold electronically at www.nas-sau.realtaxdeed.com on the17th DAY OF AUGUST, 2021,between the hours of 11:00a.m. and 2:00 p.m. The Clerk ofCourts Office Policy is to holdthe sale at 11:30 a.m.JOHN A. CRAWFORDNASSAU COUNTYCLERK OF COURTBY: DEBORAH WATSON,DEPUTY CLERKFNL 4T 07-14-21-28& 08-04-2021#649792

NOTICE OF INTENTION TOCONSIDER ENACTMENT OF

AN ORDINANCE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVENthat the Nassau County Plan-ning and Zoning Board will con-duct a public hearing on Tues-day, August 3, 2021 at 6:00pmor soon thereafter as the matterto be heard regarding the pro-posed Ordinance. The publichearing will be held at theJames S. Page GovernmentalComplex, 96135 Nassau Place,Yulee, Florida 32097. Also, theNassau County Board of Coun-ty Commissioners will conducta public hearing on Monday,August 9, 2021 at 6:00pm orsoon thereafter as the matter tobe heard regarding the pro-posed Ordinance. The publichearings will be held at theJames S. Page GovernmentalComplex, 96135 Nassau Place,Yulee, Florida 32097.

ORDINANCE 2021 -AN ORDINANCE OF THEBOARD OF COUNTY COM-MISSIONERS OF NASSAUCOUNTY, FLORIDA AMEND-ING ARTICLE 37 OF THELAND DEVELOPMENT CODE,NATURAL RESOURCE PRO-TECTION; SPECIFICALLY RE-SCINDING THE CURRENTSECTION 37.02, NATIVECANOPY TREE PROTEC-TION, AND CREATING A NEWSECTION 37.02, UNINCOR-PORATED AMELIA ISLANDTREE PROTECTION AND RE-PLACEMENT, CREATING THENASSAU COUNTY-AMELIAISLAND TREE COMMISSION,CREATING THE AMELIA IS-LAND TREE FUND, PROVID-ING FOR THE AMELIA IS-LAND TREE PLANTING PRO-GRAM, SETTING MINIMUMTREE PRESERVATION ANDREPLACMENT STANDARDS,DEFINING A SPECIMENTREE; AMENDING ARTICLE32 OF THE LAND DEVELOP-MENT CODE, DEFINITIONS;PROVIDING FOR PENALTY;PROVIDING FOR ENFORCE-MENT; PROVIDING FOR SEV-ERABILITY; PROVIDING FORCODIFICATION; AND PRO-VIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.All interested parties are invited

All interested parties are invitedto attend the public hearingsand to be heard. Copies of theproposed Ordinance and sup-porting information are avail-able for inspection in the De-partment of Planning and Eco-nomic Opportunity, 96161 Nas-sau Place, Yulee, FL 32097.Comments may also be direct-ed in writing to the Departmentof Planning and Economic Op-portunity, e-mailed to [email protected], orreceived by telephone at (904)530-6300. All comments willbecome part of the record inthis matter and subject to Flori-da's public records law. Individuals with disabilitiesneeding a reasonable accom-modation to participate in thisproceeding should contact theoffice of the County Manager atleast two days prior to the pro-ceeding at (904) 530-6010 or, ifthe hearing impaired, FloridaRelay Service at 1-800-955-8770 (v) or 1-800-955-8771(TDD).THE PUBLIC IS INVITED TOBE PRESENT AND BEHEARD. IF A PERSON DE-CIDES TO APPEAL ANY DE-CISION MADE BY THEBOARD, AGENCY OR COM-MISSION WITH RESPECT TOANY MATTER CONSIDEREDAT SUCH MEETING ORHEARING HE/SHE WILLNEED A RECORD OF THEPROCEEDINGS AND FORTHAT PURPOSE, MAY NEEDTO ENSURE THAT A VERBA-TIM RECORD OF THE PRO-CEEDINGS IS MADE, WHICHRECORD INCLUDES THETESTIMONY AND EVIDENCEUPON WHICH APPEAL IS TOBE BASED.The Planning and Zoning Boardand the Board of County Com-missioners may continue hear-ings on this matter. Nick Gillette, ChairNassau County Planningand Zoning Board Thomas Ford, ChairNassau County Boardof County CommissionersFNL 2T 07-14-21-2021#650244

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT,FOURTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT,

IN AND FORNASSAU COUNTY, FLORIDACASE NUMBER: 20-CP-474

DIVISION:IN RE: The Estate Of:LYNETTE V. TUCKER,Deceased.NOTICE TO CREDITORSThe ancillary administration ofthe estate of LYNETTE V.TUCKER, deceased, CaseNumber 20-CP-474, is pendingin the Circuit Court for NassauCounty, Florida, Probate Divi-sion, the address of which is76347 Veterans Way, Yulee,Florida 32097. The names andaddresses of the personal rep-resentative and the personalrepresentative's attorney areset forth below.All creditors of the decedentand other persons havingclaims or demands againstdecedent's estate, including un-matured, contingent or unliqui-dated claims, on whom a copyof this notice is served must filetheir claims with this courtWITHIN THE LATER OF 3MONTHS AFTER THE DATEOF THE FIRST PUBLICATIONOF THIS NOTICE OR 30DAYS AFTER THE DATE OFSERVICE OF A COPY OFTHIS NOTICE ON THEM.All other creditors of the dece-dent and other persons havingclaims or demands againstdecedent's estate, including un-matured, contingent or unliqui-dated claims, must file theirclaims with this court WITHIN 3MONTHS AFTER THE DATEOF THE FIRST PUBLICATIONOF THIS NOTICE.ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED

ALL CLAIMS NOT FILEDWITHIN THE TIME PERIODSSET FORTH IN FLORIDASTATUTES SECTION 733.702WILL BE FOREVER BARRED.NOTWITHSTANDING THETIME PERIODS SET FORTHABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILEDTWO (2) YEARS OR MOREAFTER DECEDENTS DATEOF DEATH IS BARRED.The date of first publication ofthis Notice is July 21, 2021.CLYDE W. DAVISAttorney for PersonalRepresentativeFlorida Bar No. 277266960185 Gateway Blvd.,Ste. 104Amelia Island, Florida 32034Telephone: (904) [email protected] PETERSONPersonal RepresentativeLEONARD PETERSONPersonal RepresentativeFNL 2T 07-21-28-2021#650965

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FORNASSAU COUNTY, FLORIDA

PROBATE DIVISIONFILE NO.: 21-CP-000242

DIVISION: IN RE: ESTATE OF MARGARET D. EDWARDS,Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORSThe administration of the estateof MARGARET D. EDWARDS,deceased, whose date of deathwas March 12, 2021, is pendingin the Circuit Court for NassauCounty, Florida, Probate Divi-sion, the address of which is76347 Veterans Way, Yulee,FL 32097. The names and ad-dresses of the personal repre-sentative and the personal rep-resentative's attorney are setforth below.All creditors of the decedentand other persons havingclaims or demands againstdecedent's estate, on whom acopy of this notice is required tobe served, must file their claimswith this court ON OR BEFORETHE LATER OF 3 MONTHSAFTER THE TIME OF THEFIRST PUBLICATION OF THISNOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTERTHE DATE OF SERVICE OF ACOPY OF THIS NOTICE ONTHEM.All other creditors of the dece-dent and other persons havingclaims or demands againstdecedent's estate must file theirclaims with this court WITHIN 3MONTHS AFTER THE DATEOF THE FIRST PUBLICATIONOF THIS NOTICE.ALL CLAIMS NOT FILEDWITHIN THE TIME PERIODSSET FORTH IN FLORIDASTATUTES SECTION 733.702WILL BE FOREVER BARRED.NOTWITHSTANDING THETIME PERIOD SET FORTHABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILEDTWO (2) YEARS OR MOREAFTER THE DECEDENT'SDATE OF DEATH IS BARRED.The date of first publication ofthis notice is: July 21, 2021.Attorney for PersonalRepresentative:Julie A. SaiegFlorida Bar No.: 29629Purcell, Flanagan, Hay& Greene, P. A.1548 Lancaster TerraceJacksonville, FL 32204Telephone: (904) 355-0355Email: [email protected] Email:[email protected] Representatives:DONALD PATRICKEDWARDS86289 Pages Dairy RoadYulee, FL 32097MICHAEL D. EDWARDS86276 Pages Dairy RoadYulee, FL 32097FNL 2T 07-21-28-2021#649840

IN THE CIRCUIT COURTOF THE FOURTH

JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, FORNASSAU COUNTY, FLORIDACASE NUMBER: 21-CP-252

IN RE: The Estate Of:DAVID CARL FERCH,Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORSThe administration of the estateof DAVID CARL FERCH, de-ceased, File Number 21-CP-252 is pending in the CircuitCourt for Nassau County, Flori-da, Probate Division, the ad-dress of which is 76347 Veter-ans Way, Yulee, Florida 32097.The names and addresses ofthe personal representative andthe personal representative'sattorney are set forth below.All creditors of the decedentand other persons havingclaims or demands againstdecedent's estate, including un-matured, contingent or unliqui-dated claims, on whom a copyof this notice is served must filetheir claims with this courtWITHIN THE LATER OF 3MONTHS AFTER THE DATEOF THE FIRST PUBLICATIONOF THIS NOTICE OR 30DAYS AFTER THE DATE OFSERVICE OF A COPY OFTHIS NOTICE ON THEM.All other creditors of the dece-dent and other persons havingclaims or demands againstdecedent's estate, including un-matured, contingent or unliqui-dated claims, must file theirclaims with this court WITHIN 3MONTHS AFTER THE DATEOF THE FIRST PUBLICATIONOF THIS NOTICE.ALL CLAIMS NOT FILEDWITHIN THE TIME PERIODSSET FORTH IN FLORIDASTATUTES SECTION 733.702WILL BE FOREVER BARRED.NOTWITHSTANDING THETIME PERIODS SET FORTHABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILEDTWO (2) YEARS OR MOREAFTER DECEDENT'S DATEOF DEATH IS BARRED.The date of first publication ofthis Notice is July 14, 2021.CLYDE W. DAVISAttorney for PersonalRepresentativeFlorida Bar No. 277266960185 Gateway Blvd.,Ste. 104Fernandina Beach, Florida32034Telephone: (904) [email protected] BALLOGPersonal RepresentativeFNL 2T 07-14-21-2021#649823

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OFTHE 4TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT,

IN AND FORNASSAU COUNTY, FLORIDA

CIVIL DIVISION: CASE NO.: 18CA000460

U.S. BANK NATIONALASSOCIATION,Plaintiff,vs.UNKNOWN HEIRS, BENEFI-CIARIES, DEVISEES, AS-SIGNEES, LIENORS, CREDI-TORS, TRUSTEES AND ALLOTHERS WHO MAY CLAIMAN INTEREST IN THE ES-TATE OF RONALD C. EMER-SON A/K/A RONALD EMER-SON; BRANDY LEEHOWARD; DAWN RENEEHARMS; JAMES ROBERTPOVANDA; UNKNOWN TEN-ANT IN POSSESSION OF THESUBJECT PROPERTY,Defendants.

NOTICE OFFORECLOSURE SALE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVENpursuant to Final Judgment ofForeclosure Sale dated the23rd day of June 2021, and en-tered in Case No. 18-CA000460, of the Circuit Courtof the 4TH Judicial Circuit inand for NASSAU County, Flori-

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Do you have a cat you rescued or you adopted through a shelter or rescue group? Is there a community or feral cat you are looking after with a tipped left ear showing it went through a TNVR (Trap-Neuter-Vaccinate-Return to Caregiver) program? Is your cat photogenic or just darn cute? Then, your cat should be in our next Cats Angels calendar. Submit your photos for our 12th annual Cats Angels calendar photo contest. The winning photo will become the cover for the 2022 Cats Angels calendar and the four runners-up will be featured on their own page. The contest will be judged by photographers from the Island Art Association, and your photos can be submitted through Aug. 31. You can pick up contest details and submission forms at the Cats Angels Thrift Store/Adoption Center, 709 S. Eighth St. in Fernandina Beach, or download them from the Cats Angels website at www.catsangels.com.

Les DeMerle of the Dynamic Les DeMerle Orchestra recently hosted a summer camp at Arts Alive Nassau. The three-day summer camp July 12-14 included young drummers learning the basics and how to play rock and jazz beats. The camp ended with a recital, where Amelia Island Jazz Festival board member Johnnie Robinson (saxophone) and Arts Alive Nassau founder Jane Lindberg (piano) joined in with the kids. “It was a true blast teaching the next genera-tion of young drummers,” DeMerle said.

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and for NASSAU County, Flori-da, wherein U.S. BANK NA-TIONAL ASSOCIATION is thePlaintiff and UNKNOWNHEIRS, BENEFICIARIES, DE-VISEES, ASSIGNEES, LIEN-ORS, CREDITORS, TRUS-TEES AND ALL OTHERSWHO MAY CLAIM AN INTER-EST IN THE ESTATE OFRONALD C. EMERSON A/K/ARONALD EMERSON; UN-KNOWN HEIRS, BENEFICIA-RIES, DEVISEES, AS-SIGNEES, LIENORS, CREDI-TORS, TRUSTEES AND ALLOTHERS WHO MAY CLAIMAN INTEREST IN THE ES-TATE OF BRANDY LEEHOWARD; DAWN RENEEHARMS; FAITH HOWARD;CORY HOWARD; UNKNOWNHEIRS, BENEFICIARIES, DE-VISEES, ASSIGNEES, LIEN-ORS, CREDITORS, TRUS-TEES AND ALL OTHERSWHO MAY CLAIM AN INTER-EST IN THE ESTATE OF KIM-BERLY JUNE EMERSON;JAMES ROBERT POVANDA;UNKNOWN SPOUSE OFRONALD C. EMERSON A/K/ARONALD EMERSON; UN-KNOWN TENANT N/K/A LEY-NA BRENNAN; and UN-KNOWN TENANT IN POS-SESSION OF THE SUBJECTPROPERTY are defendants.JOHN A. CRAWFORD as theClerk of the Circuit Court shallsell to the highest and best bid-der for cash electronically atwww.nassauclerk.realfore-close.com at, 11:30 AM on the26th day of August 2021, thefollowing described property asset forth in said Final Judg-ment, to wit:THAT CERTAIN TRACT ORPARCEL OF LAND BEINGLOT 2, BLOCK 4 AND A PARTOF TRACT "C" ACCORDINGTO PLAT OF NASSAU PLAN-TATION, UNRECORDED, BE-ING A PART OF GOVERN-MENT LOT 2, SECTION 10,TOWNSHIP 1 NORTH,RANGE 25 EAST, NASSAUCOUNTY, FLORIDA, MOREPARTICULARLY DESCRIBEDAS;COMMENCING AT THENORTHWEST CORNER OFSAID SECTION; THENCENORTH 89°35'16" EAST,ALONG THE NORTH LINE OFSAID SECTION 10, 1321.73FEET; THENCE NORTH 89°58'11" EAST, CONTINUINGALONG THE SAID NORTHLINE OF SECTION 10,1158.61 FEET; THENCESOUTH 0°7'44" WEST,ALONG THE EASTERLYRIGHT OF WAY LINE OFPLANTATION ROAD WEST,1635 FEET TO ITS INTER-SECTION WITH THESOUTHERLY RIGHT OF WAYLINE OF PLANTATION ROADSOUTH; THENCE NORTH 89°58'11" EAST, ALONG SAIDSOUTHERLY RIGHT OF WAYLINE OF PLANTATION ROADSOUTH, 150 FEET TO APOINT FOR THE POINT OFBEGINNING; THENCE CON-TINUING NORTH 89°58'11"EAST ALONG SAIDSOUTHERLY RIGHT OF WAYLINE, 150 FEET; THENCESOUTH 0°7'44" WEST, 568.96FEET; THENCE SOUTH 77°54'3" WEST, 153.48; THENCENORTH 0°7'44" EAST, 601.05FEET TO THE POINT OF BE-GINNING. SUBJECT TO ANEASEMENT FOR DRAINAGEOVER THE SOUTHERLY 50FEET.TOGETHER WITH THAT CER-TAIN 2003 NATIONAL DOU-BLE WIDE MOBILE HOMEIDENTIFIED BY VIN(S):5B4MP67G633361776IF YOU ARE A PERSONCLAIMING A RIGHT TOFUNDS REMAINING AFTERTHE SALE, YOU MUST FILE A

THE SALE, YOU MUST FILE ACLAIM WITH THE CLERK NOLATER THAN THE DATETHAT THE CLERK REPORTSTHE FUNDS AS UNCLAIMED.IF YOU FAIL TO FILE ACLAIM, YOU WILL NOT BEENTITLED TO ANY REMAIN-ING FUNDS. AFTER THEFUNDS ARE REPORTED ASUNCLAIMED, ONLY THEOWNER OF RECORD AS OFTHE DATE OF THE LIS PEN-DENS MAY CLAIM THE SUR-PLUS.If you are a person with a dis-ability who needs any accom-modation in order to participatein this proceeding, you are enti-tled at no cost to you, to theprovision of certain assistance.Please contact the ADA Coor-dinator at (904) 548-4600 (thenpress 0) at least 7 days beforeyour scheduled court appear-ance, or immediately upon re-ceiving this notification if thetime before the scheduled ap-pearance is less than 7 days; ifyou are hearing or voice im-paired, call 711.Dated this 30th day of June,2021.JOHN A. CRAWFORDClerk Of The Circuit Court By: E. Michele JohnsonDeputy ClerkSubmitted by:Choice Legal Group, P.A.P.O. Box 771270Coral Springs, FL 33077Telephone:(954) 453-0365Facsimile:(954) 771-6052Toll Free:1-800-441-2438DESIGNATED PRIMARYE-MAIL FOR SERVICE PURSUANT TO FLA. R.JUD. ADMIN [email protected] 2T 07-14-21-2021#649718

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OFTHE 4TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT

IN AND FOR NASSAU COUNTY, FLORIDA

CASE NO.: 2021CA000085U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSO-CIATION, AS TRUSTEE, FORMANUFACTURED HOUSINGCONTRACT SENIOR/SUBOR-DINATE PASS-THROUGHCERTIFICATE TRUST 1999-2,Plaintiff,v. ROBERT W. LOUDERMILKAKA ROBERT LOUDERMILK;ROSETTA LOUDERMILK AKAROSETTA M. LOUDERMILK;GREEN MEADOWS; DMGPROPERTIES HOMEOWN-ERS ASSOCIATION, INC.;SPRINGCASTLE FINANCEFUNDING TRUST, THROUGHITS TRUSTEE WILMINGTONTRUST, NATIONAL ASSOCIA-TION; LVNV FUNDING, LLC.;ALL UNKNOWN PARTIESCLAIMING INTERESTS BY,THROUGH, UNDER ORAGAINST A NAMED DEFEN-DANT TO THIS ACTION, ORHAVING OR CLAIMING TOHAVE ANY RIGHT, TITLE ORINTEREST IN THE PROPER-TY HEREIN DESCRIBED; UN-KNOWN TENANT #1; UN-KNOWN TENANT #2,Defendants.


NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVENpursuant to Final Judgment dat-ed June 28, 2021 entered inCivil Case No. 2021CA000085in Circuit Court of the 4th Judi-cial Circuit in and for NassauCounty, Florida, wherein U.S.BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIA-TION, AS TRUSTEE, FORMANUFACTURED HOUSINGCONTRACT SENIOR/SUBOR-DINATE PASS-THROUGHCERTIFICATE TRUST 1999-2,Plaintiff and ROBERT W. LOU-DERMILK AKA ROBERT LOU-DERMILK; ROSETTA LOUD-ERMILK AKA ROSETTA M.LOUDERMILK; GREEN MEAD-

LOUDERMILK; GREEN MEAD-OWS; DMG PROPERTIESHOMEOWNERS ASSOCIA-TION, INC.; SPRINGCASTLEFINANCE FUNDING TRUST,THROUGH ITS TRUSTEEWILMINGTON TRUST, NA-TIONAL ASSOCIATION; LVNVFUNDING, LLC., are Defendant(s), John A. Crawford, Clerk ofCourt, will sell to the highestand best bidder for cash begin-ning at 11:30 AM at www.nas-sauclerk.realforeclose.com inaccordance with Chapter 45,Florida Statutes on August 5,2021 the following describedproperty as set forth in said Fi-nal Judgment, to-wit:LOT 1, BLOCK 1, GREENMEADOWS UNIT ONE, AC-CORDING TO PLAT THERE-OF RECORDED IN PLATBOOK 6, PAGE101 OF THEPUBLIC RECORDS OF NAS-SAU COUNTY, FLORIDA.TOGETHER WITH A 1998, 54X 42, FLEETWOOD, HICKORYHILL, MOBILE HOME, SERIALNUMBER GAFLW35A14123H-H22&BC.THE IMPROVEMENTS THEREON BEING KNOWN AS 44134CATIES WAY, CALLAHAN,FLORIDA 32011.Property Address:44134 Caties Way,Callahan, FL 32011ANY PERSON CLAIMING ANINTEREST IN THE SURPLUSFROM THE SALE, IF ANY,OTHER THAN THE PROPER-TY OWNER AS OF THE DATEOF THE LIS PENDENS MUSTFILE A CLAIM BEFORE THECLERK REPORTS THE SUR-PLUS AS UNCLAIMED.THE COURT, IN ITS DISCRE-TION, MAY ENLARGE THETIME OF THE SALE. NOTICEOF THE CHANGED TIME OFSALE SHALL BE PUBLISHEDAS PROVIDED HEREIN.IF YOU ARE A PERSON WITHA DISABILITY WHO NEEDSANY ACCOMMODATION INORDER TO PARTICIPATE INTHIS PROCEEDING, YOUARE ENTITLED, AT NO COSTTO YOU, TO THE PROVISIONOF CERTAIN ASSISTANCE.PLEASE CONTACT THE ADACOORDINATOR AT (904) 548-4600 (THEN PRESS 0) ATLEAST 7 DAYS BEFOREYOUR SCHEDULED COURTAPPEARANCE, OR IMMEDI-ATELY UPON RECEIVINGTHIS NOTIFICATION IF THETIME BEFORE THE SCHED-ULED APPEARANCE IS LESSTHAN 7 DAYS; IF YOU AREHEARING OR VOICE IM-PAIRED, CALL 711.John A. CrawfordCLERK OF THECIRCUIT COURTNassau County, FloridaE. Michele JohnsonDEPUTY CLERK OF COURTFNL 2T 07-14-21-2021#650088

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OFTHE FOURTH JUDICIALCIRCUIT, IN AND FOR

NASSAU COUNTY, FLORIDA.CASE NO. 21CA000026AXYXU.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSO-CIATION, AS TRUSTEE, FORMANUFACTURED HOUSINGCONTRACT SENIOR/SUBOR-DINATE PASS-THROUGHCERTIFICATE TRUST 1999-4,PLAINTIFF,VS.NANCY RIGGS, ET AL.DEFENDANT(S).


NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVENpursuant to the Final Judgmentof Foreclosure dated June 28,2021, in the above action, I willsell to the highest bidder forcash at Nassau County, Flori-da, on August 12, 2021, at11:30 AM, at www.nassaucle-rk.realforeclose.com for the fol-lowing described property:LOT 1, BLOCK 2, NASSAUPLANTATIONS, AN UN-

PLANTATIONS, AN UN-RECORDED SUBDIVISIONSITUATE IN NASSAU COUN-TY, FLORIDA, MORE PARTIC-ULARLY DESCRIBED ASFOLLOWS:COMMENCE AT THE NORTH-WEST CORNER OF GOVERN-MENT LOT 3, SECTION 10,TOWNSHIP 1 NORTH,RANGE 25 EAST AND RUNNORTH 89 DEGREES 58 MIN-UTES 11 SECONDS EASTALONG THE NORTH LINE OFTHE NORTHEAST ONEQUARTER OF THE NORTH-WEST ONE QUARTER OFSAID SECTION 10 FOR1159.61 FEET; THENCE RUNSOUTH 00 DEGREES 07 MIN-UTES 44 SECONDS WEST,351 FEET TO THE POINT OFBEGINNING; THENCE CON-TINUE ON THE SAMECOURSE FOR 291.00 FEET;THENCE RUN NORTH 89 DE-GREES 58 MINUTES 11 SEC-ONDS EAST FOR 150.00FEET; THENCE RUN NORTH00 DEGREES 07 MINUTES 44SECONDS EAST FOR 291.00FEET; THENCE RUN SOUTH89 DEGREES 58 MINUTES 11SECONDS WEST FOR 150.00FEET TO POINT OF BEGIN-NINGTOGETHER WITH MOBILEHOME VIN NUMBER FLHM-L3B146419644. TITLE NUM-BER 77418620 Any person claiming an interestin the surplus from the sale, ifany, other than the propertyowner as of the date of the lispendens must file a claim be-fore the clerk reports the sur-plus as unclaimed. The Court,in its discretion, may enlargethe time of the sale. Notice ofthe changed time of sale shallbe published as provided here-in.Date: July 12, 2021Clerk of the Circuit CourtBy: E. Michele JohnsonDeputy Clerk of the CourtPrepared by:Tromberg, Morris &Poulin, PLLC1515 South Federal Highway,Suite 100Boca Raton, FL 33432If you are a person with a dis-ability who needs any accom-modation in order to participatein this proceeding, you are enti-tled, at no cost to you, to theprovision of certain assistance.Please contact ADA Coordina-tor Nassau County at 904-255-1695 or at [email protected],Nassau County Judicial Annex,Attention: Bailiff`s Office, 76347Veterans Way, Yulee, FL32097 at least 7 days beforeyour scheduled court appear-ance, or immediately upon re-ceiving this notification if thetime before the scheduled ap-pearance is less than 7 days; ifyou are hearing or voice im-paired, call 711.FNL 2T 07-21-28-2021#651252

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OFTHE FOURTH JUDICIAL

CIRCUIT IN AND FORNASSAU COUNTY, FLORIDA

CIVIL DIVISIONCASE #: 20CA000351AXYX

DIVISION: AU.S. Bank National Associa-tion, not in its individual capaci-ty but solely as Trustee for theCIM Trust 2018-R6 Mortgage-Back Notes, Series 2018-R6Plaintiff,-vs.-Unknown Heirs, Devisees,Grantees, Assignees, Credi-tors, Lienors, and Trustees ofLynn Smith a/k/a Lynn B. Smitha/k/a Lynn Beazley Smith a/k/aLynn Ann Beazley a/k/a LynnAnn Reading, Deceased, andAll Other Persons Claiming byand Through, Under, AgainstThe Named Defendant(s); Ger-ald Jerry Beazley; UnknownSpouse of Gerald Jerry Beaz-ley; DB50 HVAC 2005-1 Trust;

ley; DB50 HVAC 2005-1 Trust;OneMain Financial of America,Inc. f/k/a American General Fi-nancial Services of America,Inc.; Unknown Parties in Pos-session #1, if living, and all Un-known Parties claiming by,through, under and against theabove named Defendant(s) ;Unknown Parties in Possession#2, if living, and all UnknownParties claiming by, through,under and against the abovenamed Defendant(s)Defendant(s).

NOTICE OF SALENOTICE IS HEREBY GIVENpursuant to order reschedulingforeclosure sale or Final Judg-ment, entered in Civil Case No.20CA000351AXYX of the Cir-cuit Court of the 4th JudicialCircuit in and for Nassau Coun-ty, Florida, wherein U.S. BankNational Association, not in itsindividual capacity but solely asTrustee for the CIM Trust 2018-R6 Mortgage-Back Notes, Se-ries 2018-R6, Plaintiff and Un-known Heirs, Devisees,Grantees, Assignees, Credi-tors, Lienors, and Trustees ofLynn Smith a/k/a Lynn B. Smitha/k/a Lynn Beazley Smith a/k/aLynn Ann Beazley a/k/a LynnAnn Reading, Deceased, andAll Other Persons Claiming byand Through, Under, AgainstThe Named Defendant(s) aredefendant(s), I, Clerk of Court,John A. Crawford, will sell tothe highest and best bidder forcash AT www.nassauclerk.real-foreclose.com AT 11:30 A.M.on August 12, 2021, the follow-ing described property as setforth in said Final Judgment, to-wit:A PART OF LOTS 62 AND 63,ACCORDING TO THE MAPOF CORNWALLS SUBDIVI-SION AS RECORDED IN PLATBOOK 0, PAGE 31, LYING INTHE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF THENORTHEAST 1/4 OF THENORTHEAST 1/4 OF SEC-TION 27, TOWNSHIP 3NORTH, RANGE 24 EAST, OFTHE PUBLIC RECORDS OFNASSAU COUNTY, FLORIDA,AND BEING MORE PARTICU-LARLY DESCRIBED AS FOL-LOWS: COMMENCE AT THENORTHEAST CORNER OFTHE SAID NORTHEAST 1/4OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4,SAID POINT BEING ALSOTHE NORTHEAST CORNEROF SAID LOT 64; THENCEALONG THE EASTERLY LINEOF SAID NORTHEAST 1/4 OFTHE NORTHEAST 1/4, BEINGALSO THE EASTERLY LINEOF SAID LOTS 62, 63 AND 64OF CORNWALLS SUBDIVI-SION, RUN SOUTH 00 DE-GREES 09 MINUTES 34 SEC-ONDS WEST, 993.76 FEETTO THE SOUTHEAST COR-NER OF SAID LOT 62;THENCE ALONG THESOUTHERLY LINE OF SAIDLOT 62 RUN SOUTH 88 DE-GREES 24 MINUTES 30 SEC-ONDS WEST 436.57 FEET TOTHE POINT OF BEGINNING;THENCE CONTINUE SOUTH88 DEGREES 24 MINUTES 30SECONDS WEST, 222.17FEET TO A POINT; THENCENORTH 00 DEGREES 11 MIN-UTES 23 SECONDS WEST435.93 FEET TO A POINT;THENCE SOUTH 83 DE-GREES 42 MINUTES 15 SEC-ONDS EAST, 224.07 FEET TOA POINT; THENCE SOUTH 00DEGREES 06 MINUTES 50SECONDS EAST 405.19 FEETTO THE POINT OF BEGIN-NING, CONTAINING .214ACRES MORE OR LESS. RE-SERVING THE WESTERLY 30FEET OF THE AFOREMEN-TIONED DESCRIBED PAR-CEL OF LAND FOR INGRESSAND EGRESS.TOGETHER WITH THAT CER-TAIN MANUFACTUREDHOME, YEAR: 2003, MAKE:SCHULTZ, VIN#:

SCHULTZ, VIN#:HINC07716125A AND VIN#:HINC07716125B.ANY PERSON CLAIMING ANINTEREST IN THE SURPLUSFROM THE SALE, IF ANY,OTHER THAN THE PROPER-TY OWNER AS OF THE DATEOF THE LIS PENDENS MUSTFILE A CLAIM NO LATERTHAN THE DATE THAT THECLERK REPORTS THEFUNDS AS UNCLAIMED.If you are a person with a dis-ability who needs any accom-modation in order to participatein this proceeding, you are enti-tled, at no cost to you, to theprovision of certain assistance.Please contact the ADA Coor-dinator at (904) 548-4600 press0, at least 7 days before yourscheduled court appearance, orimmediately upon receiving thisnotification if the time beforethe scheduled appearance isless than 7 days; if you arehearing or voice impaired, call711.Phone- (904) 548-4909Fax- (904)548-4949TTD/TTY- Dial 711E-Mail:[email protected] A. CrawfordCLERK OF THECIRCUIT COURTNassau County, FloridaE. Michele JohnsonDEPUTY CLERK OF COURTSubmitted By:ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF:LOGS LEGAL GROUP LLP2424 North Federal Highway,Suite 360Boca Raton, Florida 33431(561) 998-6700(561) 998-6707FNL 2T 07-21-28-2021#650264

NOTICE OFPUBLIC MEETING

The South Amelia Island ShoreStabilization Association, Inc.will hold an Executive Commit-tee Meeting on July 28, 2021 at3:00p.m., via ZOOM. To attendthis meeting, please call (904)277-5123 for the link to themeeting.FNL 2T 07-14-21-2021#647846

NOTICE OFPUBLIC SALE

BILL'S TOWING gives Noticeof Foreclosure of Lien and in-tent to sell these vehicles on08/02/2021, 08:30 am at 425 S.8TH ST FERNANDINA, FL32034-3609, pursuant to sub-section 713.78 of the FloridaStatutes. BILL'S TOWING re-serves the right to accept or re-ject any and/or all bids.1FMZU77K75UB028862005 FORDFNL 1T 07-21-2021#651195

NOTICEOF SALE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVENthat the undersigned intends tosell the personal property(household goods, etc.) at pub-lic sale by competitive biddingon Friday the 30th day of July2021 at 10:00 am on thepremises where said propertyhas been stored and which arelocated at Bridgeview Self Stor-age 474431 East State Road200 Fernandina Beach, FL32034 Nassau County the fol-lowing:William Nelson 1094, 5007Tammy Bagley 1228Anthony Pirovano 2141Charles Lee Kennedy 1065Larry Cameron 1215Nancy Welch 2122Lauren Wolfersteig 2189, 2190Purchases must be paid for atthe time of purchase by cashonly. Dated this 07/21/2021 and07/28/2021.FNL 2T 07-21-28-2021#651477

ANIMAL SERVICESNassau County Animal Services in Yulee will

host an adoption event 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, July 24, at Petco, 463713 W. State Road in Yulee. Petco sponsors adoptions at the store. New pet parents will receive $450 in discounts when pur-chasing Petco merchandise and services. All pets are spayed, neutered, vaccinated and come with an ID microchip.

Haddock is a cute little girl that was picked up as a stray by our officers. When her owner did not claim her, she became available for adoption. Haddock weighs 30 pounds, and we think she is about 4 years old. She is friendly, well-mannered and socialized. If you know someone looking for a friendly little pup, please tell them about Haddock.

Will Ollie grow up in a shelter? Ollie is a friendly, 7-month-old pup that weighs 40 pounds.

Ollie is playful and lov-ing. He would love to have a furry playmate, so if you have a playful, young dog, Ollie would be a good fit. Why not bring your dog to the shelter for a meet and greet?

Call the shelter at 904-530-6150 to sched-ule an appointment to visit these pets. To see

photos and descriptions of our available pets, visit our Facebook page. We are located at 86078 License Road in Yulee. Visiting hours are 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, 1-6 p.m. Wednesday, and 11 a.m.-3 p.m. on Saturday.

HUMANE SOCIETYBaby Girl is medium-sized and super sweet!

She’s housetrained and very friendly, and enjoys nice, leisurely walks on her leash. She does well with other dogs here at the shelter, so bring your dog over for a meet and greet! She’s accus-tomed to living with someone, but unfor-tunately her person couldn’t keep her any more. She’s about 8 years old, with a brown- and-black coat, “mascara” eyes and alert ears that won’t miss a thing. She’s already spayed, microchipped and up to date on her shots. You can watch her video on her “Adoptable Dogs” listing at NassauHumane.org. We think you’ll truly love this Baby Girl. Please come see her soon!

Tiger King is an incredibly handsome tabby, and he’d love to share your kingdom! He’s a senior and would appreciate a nice, quiet home for his retirement years. He’s not a cuddler or lap

cat, but you can pet him, and he would be a great companion to come home to and talk to. He gets along with other cats here in the cattery, and he’s absolutely gor-geous, with a stun-ning striped coat.

He also loves catnip and will work for treats! Tiger King is neutered, vaccinated and has a microchip. He’s been with us several months, and it really would be wonderful if he could be treated like royalty in a loving home. You can watch his video on his “Adoptable Cats” listing at NassauHumane.org. Please come meet our Tiger King!

Our adoption center at 639 Airport Road in Fernandina Beach is open from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesdays through Thursdays, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Fridays and 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturdays and

Sundays. The center is closed Mondays. You can call us at 904-321-1647, email us at [email protected], check out all of our great adopt-able pets anytime at NassauHumane.org and follow us on Facebook.

Come meet your new best friend! Please check our Facebook page or website for updates on cats’ availability.

CATS ANGELSHello, cat people! Do we have a package deal

you are going to love, love, love? Why yes, we do!

Crescent and Weezer are quite the dynamic duo – one a sweet, gentle senior, and one a wee adorable lad. We are very hope-ful a kind human reading this agrees that feline fun does come in pairs. Weezer has been a delightful granddaddy to all the kittens. He absolutely adores them and vice-versa. He has now formed a very special bond with Crescent, the last of his litter available for adoption. A forever home with room for a two-some would be just purr-fect for Weezer and Crescent!

Cats Angels is a volunteer-based organization helping since 2001 with low-cost spay/neuter services and TNVR (Trap-Neuter-Vaccinate-Return to Caregiver). We receive no local or federal government funding and operate solely on private donations, fundraising, grants and sales from our Thrift Store and your support is appreciated. If you want to know more about how to support or donate to Cats Angels, visit catsan-gels.com and click on “How To Help,” where you will find many ways to lend a hand.

Recycle your aluminum and cat food cans at the bins in our parking lot at 709 S. Eighth St. We graciously accept donations for cat care and

resale items for our Thrift Store. Information about our spay/neuter, TNVR and adoption pro-grams is on our website.

Cats Angels welcomes volunteers to help us care for the cats and as retail clerks in our Thrift Store. Our Volunteer Application is online or you can call.

PET PROJECTS

Retail stores need helpNassau Humane Society Second Chance

Re-Sale Store and The Closet always need volun-teers and donors!

Make new friends and choose from front of store or behind the scenes. We are the pri-mary source of funding for the Nassau Humane Society, and 100% of sales go directly to the ani-mals. For more information, call 310-9627.

Donations neededBring gently used items to donate to

Second Chance resale store, 1002 S. 14th St., to benefit the Nassau Humane Society’s pro-grams. Free pickup is available by calling 321-0022.

Cats Angels Need Your HelpCats Angels is in need of volunteers for our

Thrift Store and for cat care. The kitties need your help too. We have two

cleaning shifts (morning and evening) every day, and the cats and our volunteers are always happy to meet new people.

Our volunteer application is available online at our website at bit.ly/2ijwWGf or at the Cats Angels Thrift Store, 709 S. Eighth St. We’re open 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. For more information, call us at 321-2267.

Spay and neuter servicesCats Angels provides low-cost spay and neu-

ter and TNVR (Trap-Neuter-Vaccinate-Return to Caregiver) services through First Coast No More Homeless Pets. Call 321-2267.

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