-Sabrina Robertson
Public Information Officer
Welcome to beautiful Nassau County, located in the northeast corner of Florida along the Atlantic Ocean and Interstate 95. We are proud to serve as the Eastern Gateway to the Sunshine State. From our historic island, sandy beaches, and championship golf courses to our scenic rivers, green pastures, and majestic timberlands, we truly offer something for everyone.
5/3/24 @ 3:00 p.m. - Below are pictures from the week of April 26 - May 3, 2025. -Sabrina Robertson Public Information Officer
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5/3/24 @ 2:45 p.m. - Please be advised that flags will be flown at half-staff beginning at sunrise on Saturday, May 4, 2024 through sunset on Sunday, May 5, 2024, in observance of National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Day. This is the 43rd annual National Fallen Firefighters Day which was established to honor fallen firefighters who made the ultimate sacrifice protecting their communities. The National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend will be hosted by the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation at the National Fallen Firefighters Monument in Emmitsburg, Maryland. This year’s national tribute will honor 226 firefighters who lost their lives. These 226 firefighters will be remembered for their heroic and noble actions. -Sabrina Robertson Public Information Officer 5/3/24 @ 2:15 p.m. - This weekend is the 59th Annual Shrimp Festival and we celebrated early by attending the parade on Thursday, May 2, 2024. Below are pictures from the event. This year's theme is "Peace, Love and Shrimping", a salute to shrimping in the 1960s. For information about this year's event including vendors, the kids zone, contests and event schedule, please visit: https://www.shrimpfestival.com/ -Sabrina Robertson Public Information Officer 5/3/24 @ 1:15 p.m. -
The County launched the Nassau Florida Vision 2050 planning initiative to define the future of Nassau County. This process and resulting policies seek to accommodate and manage growth, protect and enhance key areas of importance, help the County to prepare for future planning challenges, and provide the necessary baseline for an update to the County's State-mandated Comprehensive Plan. Thus far, Vision efforts have consisted of community surveys, interviews with Stakeholders, and exercises where residents are asked to identify their top priorities for the next 25 years. A Planning Advisory Committee (PAC) comprised of representatives from the County's Planning & Zoning Board has been established to evaluate the information collected and use it to develop/recommend changes to the Comprehensive Plan that include input from the collective community. On Tuesday, April 30, 2024, the Planning Advisory Committee held a meeting to do a presentation to the community on engagement findings thus far, project status, and existing conditions related to the Nassau Vision 2050 initiative. To view the presentation, please click here. For information on Nassau Vision 2050 including engagement opportunities, photos from engagement events, and information on Bicentennial related events, please visit: https://www.nassaufl2050.com/ -Sabrina Robertson Public Information Officer 5/2/24 @ 3:00 p.m. - Nassau County is currently seeking two (2) volunteers to fill vacancies on the Construction Board of Adjustments & Appeals. The purpose of this Board is to hear and decide on appeals of decisions and code interpretations made by the Building Official and the Fire Official relating to the Florida Building Codes, National Electric Code, Fire Codes and the Unsafe Building Abatement Ordinance.
We are seeking one volunteer for the two following backgrounds/occupations:
Each member must be a resident of Nassau County and cannot be a current County employee. Members will serve two year terms from June 1, 2024 through May 31, 2026. Meetings are held on an as-needed basis. Members do not receive compensation for their service. If you are interested in serving, please see the attached procedures containing information on where to submit your cover letter and resume. The deadline to apply is Wednesday, May 22, 2024. If you have any questions, please contact the Building Department at (904) 530-6250. -Sabrina Robertson Public Information Officer 5/2/24 @ 2:00 p.m. Just a friendly reminder that the next Master Gardener Volunteer Plant Sale has been scheduled for Saturday, May 11, 2024 from 9am-12pm. During this event, you can find a variety of flowers, plants and shrubs to fit your landscape needs, all of which are native to the area and were carefully propagated, grown and maintained by our master gardeners. Look closely and you'll likely find unique plants that aren't often found at local stores and nurseries and are bound to make your neighbors green with envy. The event will take place at the Nassau County- UF/IFAS Extension Office located at 58531 Miner Road in Yulee. Please note that they will only be able to accept cash and checks for payment (no credit or debit cards). All proceeds will benefit the Master Gardener Volunteer program. If you have any questions, please contact the County Extension Office at (904) 530-6350. -Sabrina Robertson Public Information Officer 5/1/24 @ 3:00 p.m. The Nassau Board of County Commissioners invites you to attend a summer kick-off celebration on Saturday, May 18th, 2024 from 10am to 4pm at Main Beach Park (32 N Fletcher Ave) in Fernandina Beach. This FREE, family-friendly event featuring Wild Amelia is also brought to you by our event partners, the City of Fernandina Beach and Amelia Island Convention & Visitors Bureau. Get ready for live music by the headliner, The Honey Badgers, and special guests, Laid Back and The Liberty Blues Band. The stage is brought to you by The Amelia. We’ll also have activities for all ages and interests, including exhibits from the Wild Amelia Nature Festival; Isle of 8K Beach Run, Kids Zone; Touch-a-Truck; Skateboard Competition; Food Trucks; Beer Garden; and the Vision 2050 Tent, where you can share your feedback on the draft Community Building Blocks and win some cool swag! Don’t forget to register for the Isle of 8K Beach Run at 8am at Peter’s Point on May 18th! the fee to participate is $35. Registration Link: https://runsignup.com/.../FernandinaBeach/Isleof8KBeachRun To learn more about Opening of the Beaches and ways to get involved, please visit www.nassaufl2050.com . 5/1/24 @ 9:00 a.m. - It's May 1st which means it's officially sea turtle nesting season. From now through October 31st, the Amelia Island Sea Turtle Watch will begin their daily, early morning visits to the beach to look for signs that a sea turtle has come to shore and/or nested. You can help them by reporting any tracks or nests you locate by texting a photo and the location to the AISTW at (904) 583-1913. You can also help protect sea turtles by keeping the beach clean, dark and flat. Remove all items from the beach before sunset, fill in any holes, and minimize lighting on the beach. Beach front property owners should ensure that outside lighting is shielded or turned off and those walking on the beach at night should use turtle safe flashlights. Beginning next week, we are bringing back "Turtle Talk Tuesday" to raise awareness of sea turtle nesting by sharing facts about the local sea turtle population and what is being done to protect them. -Sabrina Robertson Public Information Officer 4/30/24 @ 3:30 p.m. - Happy National Small Business Week from the Board of County Commissioners and the Nassau Prosperity Alliance! For more than 60 years, the U.S. Small Business Administration has celebrated Small Business Week to acknowledge the contributions of America's entreprenuers and small business owners. This year, National Small Business Week takes place from April 28 - May 4, 2024. Nassau County has a plethora of small businesses serving our community and supporting the local economy. From restaurants to small shops, each small business creates jobs, drives innovation, and boosts our economic health. This week we celebrate all Small Businesses in Nassau County. However we also want to express our appreciation to two organizations in Nassau County that provide support to small businesses and business leaders in our community. The Small Business Development Center supports potential business owners by helping them get their businesses up and running. Examples include sharing ideas, assessing your skills and expertise, conducting market research and writing a business plan. Jodi Henson, Assistant Director for the SBDC in Nassau County, stated, "This week we are celebrating National Small Business Week, and Nassau County is the picture-perfect example of the power and importance small businesses play in our community. Over 99% of the businesses in our county meet the definition of a small business, and their impact to our lives is mighty. At the SBDC, we see the hard work, sweat, and tears every day of businesses working tirelessly to provide their products and services that make our lives better. Our mission at the SBDC is to help small businesses thrive and we stand ready to support the thousands of Nassau County businesses every day! Please remember to support your local small business. And if you need assistance with your small business, please reach out to the FL SBDC. We are here to help." Another very important resource for small businesses is the Nassau County Chamber of Commerce. This member-based organization supports businesses by providing strategies and resources for growing your business and making it thrive. Chamber President Regina Duncan stated, "Small businesses are the heartbeat of Nassau County. With nearly half of our workforce employed by businesses with less than 100 employees, they are not just contributors but the very essence of our community's originality and spirit. At the Chamber of Commerce, we are grateful for the opportunity to witness a variety of unique ideas, programs, services, and products which emerge from our own backyard. Our commitment to their success is unwavering, and by supporting our small businesses, we not only foster economic growth but also celebrate the richness of our local talent and creativity." Residents can support Small Businesses by shopping and dining local not just this week, but year-round. -Sabrina Robertson Public Information Officer 4/29/24 @ 9:00 a.m. - Below are public meetings scheduled for this week:
Development Review Committee Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. Commission Chambers, 96135 Nassau Place, Yulee, FL 32097 Planning Advisory Committee re: Nassau Vision 2050 Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. Commission Chambers, 96135 Nassau Place, Yulee, FL 32097 Agendas can be found on our website. -Sabrina Robertson Public Information Officer |
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