RETIREMENT PLANNING: Potentially Exorbitant Healthcare Costs

A recent report shows that a newly retired couple should set aside $250,000 to cover healthcare costs — which few have done.

Fernandina Explores Florida Main Street Program For Downtown

The city of Fernandina Beach is exploring the Florida Main Street program with its unique formula for economic vitality, a potentially powerful development tool for the downtown historic district.

Florida Ranks #2 State For Doing Business

For the second year in a row, Florida ranks as #2 best state in nation for doing business, according to Chief Executive Magazine (and is #1 for “living environment.”)

NOT SHRIMPY: Fernandina’s Biggest Event Is Economic Boom

There was nothing skimpy or shrimpy about the throngs of people who crowded the downtown streets in Fernandina Beach for the 52nd Annual Isle of Eight Flags Shrimp Festival. Abundant blue skies and pleasant temperatures attracted a boatload of people this year.