Submitted by Jeremiah Glisson
City of Fernandina Beach Deputy City Manager
Welcome to this edition of our weekly community update, designed to keep you informed about ongoing developments and initiatives throughout our city. This week’s report features highlights of recent progress, updates on municipal projects, and key announcements impacting our community. Providing transparency and engagement is both a privilege and a responsibility we take seriously. Your input and involvement continue to play a vital role in shaping our collective decisions and establishing priorities as we work together toward our shared goals.
Projects/Operations
- Area 6 Drainage Project: Continues on schedule with estimated completion at the end of July. Final phase includes repaving of Ash Street.
- Phase 3 Street Resurfacing: Beginning within the next few weeks with affected streets and dates to be provided as available.
- Brett’s Demolition & Marina Redevelopment: Bid opening scheduled for July 2, with City Commission workshop on July 7 to discuss next steps.
- Atlantic Avenue Resurfacing: Project has been pushed to September. This FDOT-managed project includes street rehabilitation and stormwater infrastructure work. Community meeting moved to August 27.
- Ash Street Storm Water Project: Nearly complete with temporary asphalt patching installed; only minor curb improvements remain.
- FEMA Watershed Master Plan Funding: City awarded $300,000 to develop a plan to better understand and prepare for future flooding challenges.
News/Promotions
- Resiliency Award: The City is honored to have received the Northeast Florida Regional Council award for resiliency for its Flood Adaptation Plan.
- Tree City USA: The City of Fernandina Beach has received its 24th year of national recognition as a Tree City USA community by the Arbor Day Foundation.
- Wednesday Farmer’s Market Move: The market has moved from the Publix Plaza on Sadler Road to the 8 Flags Shopping Center (14th Street, same lot as Club 14). It is held weekly from 7:00 am until 2:00 pm.
- Commission Visioning Session: A Goal Setting Workshop is scheduled for February 12, 2026, at the Fernandina Beach Golf Club (2700 Bill Melton Ave.).
Upcoming Calendar
- July 4: Hometown 4th of July celebration and fireworks at Amelia River Waterfront Park; 6:00-9:00 p.m. Event features music, food trucks, and vendors with fireworks launching at approximately 9:00 p.m.
- Parking lots C and D (including boat trailer parking) will be closed from 6:00 a.m. until 10:00 p.m.
- Paid parking will NOT be enforced on July 4, 2026.
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