The Power of One

Editor’s note: Contributing columnist, Steve Nicklas, expresses his views and insight on various topics in Marketplace column. __STEVE’S MARKETPLACE__ The power of one. One of anything. In Fernandina Beach, the power of one is exponential, at least to some city officials. Take the complaints of one oceanfront homeowner about people driving carelessly on the beaches. […]

Looks Like Prosperity

Editor’s note: Contributing columnist, Steve Nicklas, expresses his views and insight on various topics in Marketplace column. __STEVE’S MARKETPLACE__ If you look around, it’s difficult to see a recession on the ocean’s horizon. The disruption in the economy several months ago turned out to be a few storm clouds. But you cannot turn on the […]

Five Challenging Issues Facing Nassau County

Editor’s note: Contributing columnist, Steve Nicklas, expresses his views and insight on various topics in Marketplace column. __STEVE’S MARKETPLACE__ Sometimes there are simple solutions to complex issues. Looking around our area, this is simply true. So let’s look at five challenging issues facing Nassau County, in particular. Maybe there are apparent solutions, simple in nature […]

Prosperity Drenching Nassau County’s Shores

Editor’s note: Contributing columnist, Steve Nicklas, expresses his views and insight on various topics in Marketplace column. ___STEVE’S MARKETPLACE___ Like waves from the ocean, prosperity is drenching the shores of Nassau County – with a similar persistence. The signs of prosperity are as obvious as a blast of Florida sunshine. Tourists are flocking here like […]