The Invasion of the Transplants
This recent invasion of the transplants seems to be instigated by Covid 19, weather, politics, and the exodus of blue states.
Economy
Clean Eating at the Farmers Market
Foods available at the local farmers market are environmentally sustainable, natural, and grown in ways that treat animals and workers well, and this clean eating is gaining in popularity.
Property Taxes and the Rollback Rate
Article by: Mike Hickox, Nassau County Property Appraiser For the past four years, real estate values have experienced a steady increase and we have seen an improvement in overall market conditions. As the economy improves, the inventory of existing homes…
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New Banks May Finally be on the Horizon
BauerFinancial, Inc., applauds FDIC Chairman Martin J. Gruenberg after recent remarks that championed community banks.
Have a Cigar !!
Detente between Havana and Washington DC opens engagement opportunities that may ultimate correct a 50 year cold war policy mistake.
Greece Blinked First…
As Greece submits a new austerity promise, the real financial anxiety moves to China and the collapsing Shanghai Composite Index
How to Get $75,000 a Year from Uncle Sam
Playing the social benefit plan is perfectly legal and is being executed now by millions of people in the US.
Amelia Island Visitors Make Half-Billion Dollar Impact
From October 2013 through September 2014, Amelia Island welcomed nearly 570,000 visitors, a 12.4 percent increase over 2013.
Wine and Art Are Telling the Future
As vineyards are pressed to re-locate to better areas and art auctions are going insane, the proverbial canaries in the coal mine are starting to suffocate.
A Different Take on the Immigration Issue
Voter turn out did not warrant a blanket mandate, but supplied strong tell tales of special interest motivation. One in Four votes came from over 60s, dead set to protect their interests.
Amelia Island Awarded “Best of Show” In Statewide Advertising Programs
No less than six awards were handed to the Amelia Island CVB for its marketing programs and campaigns at VISIT FLORIDA’s Annual Flagler Awards Ceremony
The Era of Competing with Robots Has Arrived
If robots can do menial work for less than $2 an hour, a minimum wage of $15 p/hr has no future for jobs that are on the scrap list of technology.
Shrimp Festival 2014 Economic Impact
Amelia Island’s 2014 Isle of Eight Flags Shrimp Festival brought an economic impact of $9,592,300 to Fernandina Beach.
Property Values Increase for Most of Nassau County
In 2014, Nassau County’s taxable value is estimated to be about $6.45 billion, compared to about $6.20 billion in 2013, or a 3.8% increase.