š± How will Fernandina Beachās new budget and tax hike hit you?
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- How will Fernandina Beachās new budget and tax hike hit you?
Also on today's calendar: Fernandina Beach Art Market and 6 more events.
Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the Doctor ? š¤ (Answer below!)
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- Thursday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 86 and low of 77 degrees. š¶ Hot!
- Friday: Humid with a heavy t-storm, temps: high: 88, low: 76.
- Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 86 and low of 75 degrees.
š° News we're reading
ā¢ Proposed budget positions Fernandina Beach for uncertain future as tax, paid parking decisions loom (fernandinaobserver.com) ā Fernandina Beachās proposed $226 million city budget would slightly raise the property tax rate while keeping the golf course and marina self-supporting and funding major stormwater and capital projects. Officials are also bracing for the Aug. 18 paid parking referendum and a possible statewide homestead exemption expansion that could cut future revenues, while debating how and when to fund land conservation. 
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šø Around Fernandina Beach
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Upcoming Events in
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ā Featured events ā
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Fernandina Beach Farmers Market ā
Fernandina Beach Market Place, N 7th St, Fernandina Beach
9:00 am
Saturday August 8
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Other local events
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Sounds on Centre ā
Fernandina Beach Community Events - Fernandina Beach FL 32034
6:00 pm -
Fernandina Beach Art Market ā
Center Street and Fifth Fernandina Beach
9:00 am -
City Commission Workshop (Budget) ā
Fernandina Beach Calendar
5:00 pm -
Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee Regular Meeting ā
City of Fernandina Beach City Meetings -
5:00 pm -
Planning Advisory Board Regular Meeting ā
City of Fernandina Beach City Meetings -
5:00 pm -
KG Parent Boo Hoo Breakfast
Southside Elementary School Fernandina Beach, FL 32034
7:45 am -
Technical Review Committee ā
City of Fernandina Beach City Meetings -
10:00 am -
Board of Trustees of the Fire and Police Pension ā
City of Fernandina Beach City Meetings -
1:00 pm
Friday August 7
Saturday August 8
Monday August 10
Tuesday August 11
Wednesday August 12
Thursday August 13
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š Events Nearby
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Petco Adoption Event ā
Nassau County Calendar
10:00 am -
Puppy Palooza ā
Nassau County Calendar, 117 Centre St.,, Fernandina Beach
11:00 am -
Board of County Commissioner's Meeting ā
Nassau County Calendar, 96135 Nassau Place, Yulee
5:00 pm -
Development Review Committee ā
Nassau County Administration James S. Page Governmental Complex - 96135 Nassau Place Yulee FL
9:00 am
Saturday August 8
Monday August 10
Tuesday August 11
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š¬ Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- To the lady looking for mobile home insurance
Try the co clients of mine use Christsl at 912-510-3417 She was able to help new owner with affordable rate (Nextdoor North Fernandina) - Thank you Cece!
I had a buzz creating this bee-themed wreath for you, and I hope its bright colors and "Welcome to Our Hive" charm bring a lot of sweetness and warmā¦ (Nextdoor Amelia National Pkwy)
- Allied Universal Security posted a job opening for Security Officer Enhanced Part Time Driver Screening in Fernandina Beach. Apply here.
- Marriott International posted a job opening for Assistant Director of Food and Beverage in Fernandina Beach. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Fernandina Beach here.
š Nearby News
Yulee
- Happy Days!: Local youth soccer players win gold in Ireland with Good Lad Soccer (fbnewsleader.com)
- Early Voting Begins Thursday for Nassau County's 2026 Primary Election (yuleenews.com)
- Fuse Frozen Co. Bringing Self-Serve Dessert Concept to New Markets (restaurantmagazine.com)
Atlantic Beach
- Elon Announces 2026-27 Men's Golf Schedule (elonphoenix.com)
- Flounder with Lemon-Caper Beurre Blanc (jacksonvillemag.com)
Jacksonville
- Jacksonville celebrates 3 local restaurants securing first-ever Michelin recognition in city history (actionnewsjax.com)
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because he felt CRUMMY ! (Thank you Michelle S. for sending it in!)
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