Island movie theater: The sequel premieres later this year.

Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm

Reporter - News Analyst

September 8, 2016 11:57 a.m.

Now closed Island Cinema 7

Amelia Island movie fans, take heart: by the end of the year—possibly as early as Thanksgiving weekend—there will once more be a local movie theater at the site of the former Island Cinema 7 site on 14^th Street.Benjamin Morrison of Cotner Associates, Inc. presented plans to the city’s Technical Review Committee (TRC) for comment at the September 8^th TRC meeting. It appears that the project for the new movie house will move forward smoothly—and quickly.

The theatre will be part of the B&B Theatres chain. Not to be confused with lodging establishments, B&B stands for Bills and Bagby, the two families that joined forces to form what has become the 9^th largest movie theater chain in America with 50 movie houses and more than 400 screens in 9 states.

For more information on the chain, visit their website www.bbtheatres.com.

Editor's Note: Suanne Z. Thamm is a native of Chautauqua County, NY, who moved to Fernandina Beach from Alexandria,VA, in 1994. As a long time city resident and city watcher, she provides interesting insight into the many issues that impact our city. We are grateful for Suanne's many contributions to the Fernandina Observer.