Press Release
By City of Fernandina Beach
6/20/25
PROJECTS/OPERATIONS:
- A survey has been created to gather feedback on the Amelia Riverfront Restaurant (Brett’s)
demolition and redevelopment: www.tinyurl.com/redevelopmentsurvey - Despite the City’s efforts to momentarily pause beach renourishment to accomodate beach
visitors over July 4 weekend, Seaside Park will be closed to vehicular traffic for the
remainder of the US Army Corps of Engineers’ Beach Renourishment project. This closure is
expected to take place July 27 and is expected to last 2 – 3 weeks. Pedestrians will be able to access this area, but no driving or parking on the beach will be permitted - The Friendly Rd Force Main Project is nearing completion. This project involves the expansion of water and sewer mains into unincorporated areas.
- As a reminder you can text the City to report issues that you observe. Text “Hi“ to 904-775 Don’t forget to save in your contacts
- A Town Hall meeting has been scheduled for Tuesday, June 27, at 5:00pm at City Hall. Topics will include the redevelopment of Amelia Riverfront Restaurant (Brett’s) area and Downtown Paid Parking.
Members of Waste Management and City staff took Commissioners on a tour of the Republic Recycling Plant
Sea Turtle Conservancy hosted a wildlife friendly lighting workshop to address problematic lighting on beachfront properties
Beach Renourishment crews are currently near Jefferson St. “Temporarily Closed” signs are placed at affected accesses as work continues south.
Thank you to Honey Done LLC for donating over 130 hours cleaning and sealing every Memorial Bench along Centre Street.
CALENDAR
June 24, 2025; 5:00pm
Town Hall Meeting @ City Hall
June 28, 2025; 11:00am
Christian Heritage Parade and Festival
@ Central Park
July 1, 2025; 5:00pm
City Commission Workshop to discuss
Fernandina Harbor Marina and Brett’s
Redevelopment Concepts
July 4, 2025; 6:00-9:00pm
4th of July Fireworks @ Waterfront
NEWS/PROMOTIONS:
Reminder that fireworks are not allowed on City
beaches. Last year, fireworks that were
improperly tossed into a beach access’ trash
enclosure caused $5,000 in damage. Please be
safe!
Get updates on flag conditions, access closures,
and manned lifeguard towers by subscribing to
alerts from Fernandina Beach at
safebeachday.com. Head to
https://safebeachday.com/fernandina-city/ to
find real-time surf safety conditions and detailed
information about beach rules and regulations.
See the full report here: Weekly Report 6-20-25 (6).pdf
