New business and building report: January 2018

Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm

Reporter - News Analyst

February 13, 2018 8:00 a.m.

The Fernandina Observer welcomes the following businesses newly licensed to operate in the city of Fernandina Beach last month:

During January 2018, the city surveyed 366 permits, an increase of 68 from January 2017. This brought the city $221,582 in fees. Permits were issued for 9 new buildings. Roofing/re-roofing (76), Mechanical (65) and Electrical (55) accounted for the highest number of permits by category.

A sampling of permitted building activity appears below.

New Construction: January 2018

Miscellaneous – January 2018

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.