Fundraiser Slated For Local Icon
POSTED: Friday, May 22, 2009
UPDATED: 10:13 pm EDT May 22,
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FERNANDINA BEACH, Fla. -- Felix Jones made headlines when he won a battle to sell food and entertain crowds in Fernandina Beach, and this weekend, the Nassau County community is reaching out to help him and his family.Thirty-percent of the sales Saturday from the Chick-Fil-A in Yulee will be donated to the family.People packed the City Hall building in Fernandina Beach back in April to stand up for Jones. Jones' side job was challenged because of a local law that states selling anything on the streets is illegal.For two decades, Jones has used a tricycle to get around, often selling baked goods, fruits and peanuts from a basket behind his ride. The money he makes from selling the baked goods goes to charity.
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