Pineland Bank Named #1 SBA Lender Among All Banks and Credit Unions in Northeast Florida for 20211/13/2022  “Pineland Bank, a Preferred SBA Lender, earned the #1 SBA Lender spot among all banks and credit unions in Northeast Florida for 2021, according to the Jacksonville Business Journal. In total, twenty-three (23) SBA loans for over $20,000,000 were made to small business owners in Nassau, Duval and St. John’s Counties helping to create/protect 235 jobs.
“We are extremely proud of our local bankers Mike Mickler, Susan Sturges and John Minor who contributed to these statistics”, said Thomas Bennett, Chief Credit Officer. “Pineland Bank has a rich history of serving our local communities with SBA and conventional loan options. We’re proud for that tradition to continue.” Founded in 1939, with an initial investment of $40, Pineland has grown to 7 full‐service locations that serve communities in Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia. Although a lot has changed over 80 years, Pineland’s commitment to building service, trust, and loyalty in our communities has not. For more information, please stop by our branch located in downtown Fernandina or call 904‐261‐8233. Member FDIC and Equal Housing Lender
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FERNANDINA BEACH, FL (January 12, 2022) – Boys and Girls Clubs of Nassau County congratulates our December 2021 Youths of the Month. Roberts Learning & Achievement Center member Khloe Anabella Brand and Miller Freedom Center member Diego Acevedo are our latest members to receive this recognition. Khloe Anabella Brand is a nine-year-old in the 3rd grade at Emma Love Hardee Elementary. She has been a member at Roberts Learning & Achievement Center since August of 2019. Of the programs Khloe participates in at the club, “MyOn: Reading is Fun” is her favorite and reading is her favorite subject at school as well. Among other favorites, Khloe loves the color pastel yellow and enjoys dancing and pop music. In her free time she enjoys playing with her cousins. Khloe tells us that she likes to come to the Boys & Girls Club because she feels safe and has fun. Diego Acevedo is a ten-year-old in 5th grade at Yulee Elementary School and attends Miller Freedom Center. Diego has been a member of Boys & Girls Clubs of Nassau County since 2018. Basketball is Diego’s favorite hobby and blue is his favorite color. Another sport Diego enjoys is baseball and he can throw the ball at a very impressive speed. His favorite athlete is Joe Jackson. He also likes The Rolling Stones, author Percy Jackson and history class. Diego has three programs that he particularly likes at the club and those are Sports, Technology Lab and the Learning Zone. For more information on Boys & Girls Clubs of Nassau County please visit bgcnassau.org.  Khloe Anabella Brand  Diego Acevedo
Travel during the pandemic/endemic “COVID Disruption” is an ever changing, ongoing story in and of itself. Not since WWII has the travel industry been impacted globally for such an extended period of time! It is easy to get caught up in our own frustrations and disappointments as trips continue to be moved, rebooked, or at a minimum affected by the day to day changes in both the Virus and each country’s or region’s reaction to each new phase. I am on several boards and committees that zoom with multiple countries and it is heart breaking to hear the stories of how lack of travel is affecting individuals in countries, cities, villages, camps around the world. And, not every country has government help available for those hardest hit. Still there are many good things coming from our enforced halt/slow down of travel. There have been many benefits to our planet and environment. We have learned many ways to travel more intentionally and more carefully.
Wallace Pierson Travel would love to invite you to two new, in person events in January and February where you can meet with some of our best travel companies and hear what they have been doing, are doing and expect to see happening in the next couple of years as we all try to get travel back on track in a meaningful, fulfilling way. We will have a panel of four expedition companies talking about travel to Antarctica on Jan 20, at 6:00 pm at Story and Song. Representatives from four of our favorite Antarctic companies, Lindblad Expeditions, Silversea Expeditions, Aurora Expeditions and Quark Expeditions, will discuss all aspects of travel to Antarctica and the sustainable practices being employed to protect this fragile environment while studying the sciences that are making this part of the world so important to us all. This event will be recorded, so if you are not able to join us, sign up for the recording to be emailed to you with in a few days of the event. To RSVP email ange@wallacepierson.com with the number in your party or the word “recording” and we will respond accordingly. This event is complimentary and includes refreshments by Story and Song. Then on February 3, 5:00 at The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island, we will hold our Test Drive the World Travel Show with 24 travel companies available to answer all your travel questions- even some you may not know to ask! The Travel Show doubles as a fundraiser for the Boys and Girls Clubs of Nassau County with a $20 per person given directly to the B&G Clubs for entry to the event. Please click on the link here to learn more and to RSVP. By Kim Rust Program Director Ars Alive Nassau January 11, 2022 The Legacy of Dr. Jane Lindberg March 22, 1944 – January 8, 2022 It is with great sorrow that Nassau County has lost one of its strongest and most passionate advocates for the arts, Dr. Jane Lindberg, President, and Leader of Arts Alive Nassau. Jane leaves us with a greater sense of purpose in how we can help shape the lives of those around us, especially the children of our community. Running a nonprofit program for over 10 years is no easy task. The daily challenges are always present. There is never any certainty that your efforts will pay off. But for Jane, it looked effortless. It was never a question of why we can’t. It was always why not? It was her grit, perseverance, and generous heart that brought art programs to the children of Nassau County. As a county that does not have art in the Elementary school curriculum, it is here where Jane stepped in and filled that void. She worked tirelessly with school educators and staff, making it possible to work hand in hand and collaborate with the local school system. Jane made it her mission and primary focus that all students in Nassau County should have access to visual arts, music, dance, and theatre. As a Music Educator herself, she knew it all starts with young developing minds and planting the seed at an early age. It was of great importance to instill the value and appreciation of what the arts can offer to these young children of our community. Thanks to Jane and her dedication to the Arts Alive program, Nassau County now has after school art classes at all elementary schools. She created the First Coast Singers and Saturday Strings program, as well as brought a sought-after theatre program to surrounding schools. This drive for arts and music would even continue into the summer months, where she would have a Drum and Art program for the kids. For Jane, the greatest pleasure was the children’s faces when they were performing or actively getting involved in their craft, seeing their joy. It was reading student feedback about why they liked a class and reading responses that said, “I had so much fun, I can’t wait to take this class again,” or “ I want to get my own drum set.” Responses like these were all Jane needed to keep going. This was all the reassurance she needed. Thanks to Jane and her dedication to our community, she left the children of Nassau County more enriched and perhaps, filled with a lot more talent and a lifelong joy of learning. On behalf of her friends, colleagues, and students we are eternally grateful for the legacy of Dr. Jane Lindberg. She will never be forgotten and we will always be thankful for leaving her mark on our little corner of the world. It was the music in her soul and the love in her heart that changed these lives forever. We thank you, Jane. You will be missed dearly…  Dr. Jane Lindberg, Photo courtesy of Stephan R. Leimberg  Fernandina Beach Main Street
Media Release January 10, 2022 Fernandina Beach Main Street will hold its 3rd Annual Sip and Shop on Friday, January 21st, from 4 to 7 PM. Kick off Winter Restaurant Week in downtown Fernandina Beach where more than 20 retail shops will remain open late and provide sips of wine to enjoy while shopping. Shoppers will receive a souvenir insulated Main Street wine cup with registration. Special thanks to our sponsor, First Port City Bank. Shoppers can check in at the Pocket Park next to Amelia Island Coffee on Centre Street to receive their wine cup, event map, and wristband beginning at 4PM. Participants must be at least 21 years of age and proof of age is required. Tickets are $20 when purchased in advance. Additional tickets can be purchased the day of the event at registration for a price of $25 each. This event will be held rain or shine. Main Street volunteers will assist in the shops during the event. To purchase tickets for Sip and Shop, please go to https://bit.ly/3pWximN. To become a volunteer for this event, please send an email to lisa@fernandinamainstreet.com. For up-to-date information on Sip and Shop happening in the Fernandina Beach Main Street District on January 21st, visit https://www.facebook.com/FernandinaMainStreet. Proceeds from this event support the preservation-based economic vitality programs of Fernandina Beach Main Street. *** Fernandina Beach Main Street is part of the National Main Street Program that includes more than 1,200 communities – large and small, rural and urban – in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. The goal of the main street program is strengthening communities through preservation-based economic vitality in older and historic downtowns and neighborhood commercial districts. It is a subsidiary of the National Trust for Historic Preservation. The Ferreira legacy of delivering extraordinary real estate experiences lives on with Century 21 Miller Elite Gina Miller to build on, and elevate, CENTURY 21 John T Ferreira & Son’s reputation as a leader in quality residential, commercial and luxury estate property services AMELIA ISLAND, FL (January 7, 2021) – With the Ferreira brand of delivering extraordinary real estate experiences for more than 100 years to homebuyers, sellers and property investors on Amelia Island and throughout Nassau County, Gina Miller announced that CENTURY 21 John T Ferreira & Son Inc. will now be doing business as CENTURY 21 Miller Elite. Gina, who serves as Broker Owner, with husband Dean Miller and their team of 40 relentless sales professionals will look to not only build on but to elevate the Ferreira legacy. By keeping its affiliation with the CENTURY 21® brand, Miller’s team will continue to have access to an industry-best innovative digital and tech platform, marketing, coaching and learning to help find and close more deals and deliver extraordinary, personalized experiences to their real estate customers.
“We will stay true to the culture created by the Ferreira’s of helping our family of agents grow as people and as professionals” said Miller. “We have a high-tech, quality service company that empowers our agents to deliver a full-service experience to their customers so that all parties can achieve their greatest real estate ambitions.” “Gina’s mindset for going above and beyond and giving 121% to supporting her agents sets the positive tone for positive outcomes, and ultimately will create a stronger team of sales professionals who will in turn do the same for the people and the communities in which they live and work,” explained Mike Miedler, president and CEO of Century 21 Real Estate LLC. “My team looks forward to doing everything that we can to help them grow their agent count and overall closed deals.” Miller is looking for relentless sales professionals to join her real estate company and invites area residents looking for a new career, or industry professionals looking for a new home, to visit her and the CENTURY 21 Miller Elite team at 500 Centre Street Amelia Island. 1/5/22 @ 3:45 p.m. - The Nassau County Public Library System is hoping to implement a one-on-one technical program for patrons wishing to expand their technical skills and are currently searching for tech-savvy individuals who would be willing to volunteer their time and services.
The dates/times for the programs have not yet been determined, however their plan is to have the tech program available at the Fernandina Beach, Callahan and Yulee locations. Position Overview: Share your expertise by coaching adults as they learn tech skills
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Want more information? Please contact Julie Cannavino at jcannavino@nassaucountyfl.com. -Sabrina Robertson Public Information Officer Fernandina Beach's Nelson and Associates Insurance is launching a local health page and video series focusing on making our Nassau County community healthy. The new series of videos called Healthcare Timeouts are created to share sustainable tips, tricks and techniques for a healthier you. Where does your business come in? Nelson and Associates Insurance is looking to interview local people or businesses to learn about their product or service and how it pertains to health. The team is looking to highlight health in ALL forms. If you are interested, please reach out to their Director of Marketing and Public Relations Katie Connors at katie@nelsonandassociatesinsurance.com or call (904) 326-3288.  Nassau County Council on Aging
Press Release Submitted by Liz Dunn January 4, 2022 The Amelia Cruizers Car Club of Fernandina Beach surprised Nassau County Council on Aging (NCCOA) with a drive-by donation, Dec. 29, 2021, following last year’s successful 25th Annual Car Show in downtown Fernandina. The show attracts car owners and enthusiasts from throughout Northeast Florida and beyond. Pictured with a 1965 Ford Falcon (left) and a 1970 Ford Mustang are (from left to right) Amelia Cruizers President Gene Freund, NCCOA President & CEO Janice Ancrum, Member Sharron Wagner and Car Show Chairman Earl Wagner. Amelia Island Book Festival Press Release Submitted by Diana Frank Director of Communications January 3, 2022 For gala tickets click here The Amelia Island Book Festival returns February 18 and 19, 2022 to celebrate its 20th anniversary. In the past 20 years, the AIBF has brought more than 1,500 authors and over 100 New York Times bestselling authors to the festival. The AIBF’s mission is to enhance the overall life skills of Nassau County children and adults by generating a lifelong love of books through an appreciation of reading, writing, and authors. It has invested over $2 million in Nassau County literacy.  Friday, February 18, 2022 — AIBF Gala 6 pm to 9 pm at the Ritz Carlton, Amelia Island
The Gala is the opening event to kick off the 2022 Amelia Island Book Festival. It will return in a hybridized version to adapt to precautions surrounding the Covid 19 pandemic. Tickets to the in-person celebratory event at the Ritz Carlton are now on sale and will be limited to 100. An affordable livestream ticket can be purchased to participate in this extraordinary Gala remotely. The in-person event will feature a cocktail hour and an opportunity to meet and mingle with celebrity authors. There will be a selection of delectable hors d’oeuvres and an open bar. The evening will continue with a live auction, author discussions, Q&A lead by New York Times best seller and honorary chair David Baldacci with a panel of bestselling authors including Mary Alice Monroe, Jennifer Niven and Jeannette Walls. Afterward, a distinctive dessert will be served along with coffee and beverages. A cash bar will be available. Finally, there will be a celebrity book signing presented by event partner, The Book Loft. For those preferring to participate remotely, the livestream will run live reports from the event during the in-person cocktail hour, the full program of the live auction with the option to bid, author discussions, Q&A, and special prerecorded videos and interviews. The cost for this version is $35. Tickets for both in-person and livestreaming can be purchased at ameliaislandbookfestival.org/gala/ticketing, and live auction items will be on the website. Friday, February 18 Authors in Schools Proceeds from the Gala benefit the primary goal of the AIBF, to promote literacy through the Authors in Schools program. From a selection of 30-40 authors, teachers choose the author’s books that would be age-appropriate for their classes. The authors selected visit classes to do a reading, then each student gets a book by that author. All Nassau County students through middle school will receive a book by authors selected by their teachers. This year, high school students who sign up will also receive books. To become a sponsor, visit ameliaislandbookfestival.org. The AIBF supports and encourages emerging student authors by providing a short story writing contest each year. Last year there were more than 200 submissions writing on the theme “The Unexpected Happening,” and 50 of the student essays are to be published in an anthology. Details for the 2022 short story writing contest are on the website. Saturday, February 19, 2022 — Author Expo 10 am to 4 pm at the Fernandina Beach Middle School This is a celebration of the 20th anniversary of the Amelia Island Book Festival’s Author Expo. Readers will be able to engage with more than 100 authors in a personal way about their work and what inspires them. You can purchase their books and have them signed. In addition to the exhibiting authors, there are scintillating breakout sessions where you will hear from New York Times best-selling authors: Jeannette Walls, Jennifer Niven, Angela May and David Baldacci. Thereafter, you can have those authors sign copies of their books in the gym. This year the Expo will also include author driven Teen/Tween sessions featuring Susan and Lexi Haas, The Buttered Cat and A. D. Williams and Kendal Fordham Cann, authors of Mansa’s Little Reminders. Students 10-18 years of age are invited, and prizes will be awarded. Authors will be available for book signing and answering questions. Visit ameliaislandbookfestival.org to pre-register. The Kidz’ Zone is available to keep the young ones engaged. This event offers unlimited opportunities to enrich your life with books in a fun loving, festive atmosphere. Short story writing contest and two $5,000 Scholarship- Program theme, criteria and applications are now available on the AIBF website. |
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