Press Release
By City of Fernandina Beach
8/5/25
PROJECTS/OPERATIONS:
– On August 4, N. 15th St. will be closed (Highland St. to Broome St.) from 7:00am to 5:00pm to allow the City’s Stormwater Department to perform stormwater system upgrades.
– The City’s budget process continues on schedule. The draft budget and Capital
Improvement Plan will be presented at the August 5 budget workshop meeting.
– Construction continues on segments 2, 3, and 4 of the Buccanneer Trail project. This
Nassau County managed project involves stormwater improvements and the
construction of a new multiuse trail along the Amelia Island Parkway.
– The water meter replacement project continues on schedule. This multi-year project
involves the replacement/upgrade of all water meters to an electronic smart meter. The
new meters will allow homeowners to track water usage through a digital interface.
– The North 2 Streetscape Redevelopment begins. First element will be the underground
of electrical lines. Sidewalks, curbing, stormwater improvements, and paving will follow.
– You can text the City to find information or report issues that you encounter. Text “Hi” to
904-775-7726. Don’t forget to save in your contacts.
Fernandina Beach Fire Department staff visited the Marina this week to conduct tests on the attenuator’s dry fire lines.
Progress continues on the Amelia Riverfront Park. Restroom roof structures are currently being installed.
Progress continues on the Amelia Riverfront Park. Restroom roof structures are currently being installed.
The City’s recreation team wants your input on programs and activities you’d like to see offered. tinyurl.com/cofbrecreation
A second loaner life jacket kiosk has been installed by the US Coast Guard Aux Flotilla 14-1. This one is stationed at Seaside Park.
CALENDAR
August 7, 2025; 3:00pm
Grand re-opening of the Amelia Island
Lighthouse @ 215 O’Hagan Lane
August 8, 2025; 5:30-8:30pm
National Night Out: End of Summer
Concert @ Marina Parking Lot B
August 29, 2025; 6:00pm
Terry Kelly Skatejam Parade starting @
Central Park
NEWS/PROMOTIONS:
Join us on National Lighthouse Day (August 7)
for the grand re-opening of the Amelia Island
Lighthouse. Please park at the Atlantic
Recreation Center to take a shuttle to the
event. Shuttles will run from 2:20-2:50pm and
again on the conclusion of the ceremony.
Tours of the Lighthouse via the City’s Parks
and Recreation Department will resume later
this month. Call (904) 310-3350 for more info.
