Still Looping: A local spot that refuses to change (and that’s okay)
The Loop in Fernandina Beach has been around forever — or at least long enough to feel like it. I still remember coming here on a field trip from Paks Karate, sitting at one of the booths, …
Pat's Wildways: empty house
Our home feels empty. There is no longer a cat scratch post, a litter box, food and water dishes, cat toys, and a lamb’s wool mat on our spare bed, that was once the “cat’s …
The cloud isn’t infallible: Why even Google’s 99.9% uptime can fail
In our increasingly digital world, we’ve grown accustomed to seamless access to our favorite apps, websites, and services. The “cloud” has become such an integral part of our daily …
Paddlers support Veterans' Wellness
Commission to consider two paid parking vendor proposals
City commission narrowly approves city attorney contract amid heated debate
State approves $4 million for flood wall project
An open letter: From a daughter of protest to a defender of democracy
Pat’s Wildways: butterflies on my mind
A few weeks ago, I was chasing a single small, innocuous brown butterfly along a path in Fort Clinch State Park. I didn’t know the species, I was curious, as always, and the best way I know to …
Graduation season for the birds
I am reminded it is graduation season by all the signs and banners in my neighborhood celebrating the occasion. These signs remind me it is time to visit Harris Neck Wildlife Refuge to watch another …
Pat’s Wildways: Darien walkabout
Darien, Georgia is only an hour north of Fernandina but it is years in the past from the bustling town we now call home. Bucko and I go there for a night or two to savor the quietness and history of …
A person to know; a message to remember
The Rev. Dr. Walter Brueggemann is not a household name. It may seem odd that with everything going on locally, nationally and globally, I chose to use my commentary space to tell you about him. I …
The importance of using the right name
A flip-flop kind of girl
When you think of beaches and Florida, you think of flip-flops. The simplest of footwear is an iconic reminder of our casual lifestyle. Flip-flops can be made of rubber and simple or adorned with …
Google That
Mastering email: a Cal Newport approach to productivity
In today’s world, email is both a blessing and a curse. It’s quick, convenient, and allows us to communicate across the world in seconds, yet it’s also a major source of distraction …
Skip the cloud: This free app makes file sharing between devices lightning fast
Shuckers Oyster Bar & Grill: Where the view slaps harder than the gator tail
If you’ve ever crossed the bridge heading toward the island, you’ve passed Shuckers. If you’ve lived here longer than a weekend, you’ve probably been there — or at least …
Foxtail Coffee: Sleek, sweet, and worth the return trip
Pat's Wildways: Cumberland Island picnic
It was not a usual trip to Cumberland Island for me a little while ago. I was on the ferry from St. Marys alone this time, not with a handful of other friends. But I was not going to be alone long. …
Pat’s Wildways: U-Pick farms
Almost 4,000 sign petition opposing paid parking
City publishes paid parking Facebook video
Manatees and the Indian River Lagoon
Pat’s Wildways: Nature near Darien
Pat’s Wildways: around and around
Crow and raven
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OHPA: Damaged port facilities unacceptable
10 restaurants failed first inspections last week
Sparkling Event Venue Opens at Amelia River Golf Club
Inspectors Cite 23 Restaurants
A Message in a Bottle Leads to Stories From Everywhere
The Remarkable Journey of Cumberland Island Museum's Collection
Last chance to see the shrimp drop at the Amelia Island Museum of History
Island named among top summer destinations
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