3/15/21 @ 12:15 p.m.

The Board of County Commissioners and the American Beach Water and Sewer District are currently seeking applicants to serve on the American Beach Water and Sewer District Advisory Board.  The Advisory Board will represent the American Beach property owner’s interest by monitoring and evaluating the design and construction of the public water distribution and wastewater collection system within the District boundaries.

The Advisory Board shall consider matters related to and submitted by the District staff to the District Board related to the design and construction of the system and may offer comments, if any, concurrently.  Comments relating to design and construction of the system from the community residents, property owners, resident groups, associations, and other owner-based organizations may be considered by the Advisory Board and provided to the District Board.

The Advisory Board shall be comprised of five (5) members, all of whom shall be legal owners of property in the American Beach Water and Sewer District service area and shall be appointed by the District Board.  Appointments to the Board shall be made based on prior community service experience and involvement in the community improvement planning within the District boundaries.

Applicants must include proof of ownership shall be in the form of one of the following:

• Copy of a recorded Deed;
• Copy of documents from the Property Appraiser’s Office indicating ownership;
• Copy of documents from the Tax Collector’s Office indicating ownership.

Please note, all members of the Advisory Board shall abide by Florida Sunshine Law, F.S. Ch. 286; Florida Public Records Law, F.S. Ch. 119; Florida Code of Ethics, F.S. Ch. 112; and all other applicable local or state statutes, ordinances, or rules.

Applications and backup documentation will be accepted through Friday, March 19, 2021 at 5:00pm.

Apply here: https://www.nassaucountyfl.com/1087/American-Beach-Advisory-Board

If you have any questions, please contact Administrative Manager, Amy Bell, at abell@nassaucountyfl.com.

-Sabrina Robertson
 Public Information Officer

1/28/21 @ 10:00 a.m. - At the meeting held on Monday, January 25, 2021, the Board of County Commissioners approved Resolution No. 2021-008, proclaiming January 31, 2021 as "American Beach Day".

2021 marks the 81st anniversary of the founding of American Beach by Abraham Lincoln Lewis, Florida's first black millionaire and President of the Afro-American Life Insurance Company. Mr. Lewis purchased the area with the intent of providing a place for his employees to vacation and own homes near the beach. In fact, until the passage of the Civil Rights Act, American Beach was the only area where African Americans could enjoy the beach.

From the 1930's through the 1950's, the area was busy with families, churches and children and featured numerous hotels, restaurants and nightclubs. American Beach hosted numerous celebrities during this period including: Zora Neale Hurston, Billie Daniels, Cab Calloway, Ray Charles, Billy Eckstein, Hank Aaron, Joe Louis, Ossie Davis and Sherman Hemsley. American Beach is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is still draws visitors from around the world.

Ms. Joyce Jefferson, President of the American Beach Property Owner's Association was present at the meeting to accept the Resolution. She thanked the Board for their continued efforts in preserving their unique community. The Board also extended their gratitude to Ms. Jefferson and the other members of the American Beach POA for contributing their hearts and souls into making American Beach the historic jewel that it is.

-Sabrina Robertson
 Public Information Officer

12/16/20 @ 2:30 p.m.- At today's Board of County Commissioners meeting, several employees were recognized for their years of service to the County:

Pictured above are:

• Scott Lear, Truck Driver (celebrating 20 years)
• Engineer Michael Combs (celebrating 20 years)
• Engineer Jamie Deonas (celebrating 25 years)
• Lt. David Lee (celebrating 20 years)
• Lt. Brian Sloan (celebrating 20 years)
• Lt. Robert Widdows (celebrating 20 years)
• Battalion Chief, Jeff Dodd (celebrating 20 years)

The following individuals are also celebrating years of service but were unable to attend the meeting this morning:

• Wade Harris, Traffic Sign Technician II (celebrating 35 years)
• Engineer John Laine (celebrating 20 years)
• Engineer Bradley Pierson  (celebrating 20 years)
• Lt. Adam Salzburg, (celebrating 20 years)
• Lt. Scott Hemmingway, (celebrating 25 years)
• Battalion Chief, James Casteel (celebrating 25 years)

-Sabrina Robertson
 County Manager's Office

9/18/20 @ 8:30 a.m. - A community meeting regarding the American Beach Well and Septic Tank Phase Out Project will be held on Saturday, September 19, 2020 at 9:00 a.m. at Burney Park (1556 Gregg Street).

Representatives from the Florida Government Utility Authority (FGUA) will be attending to provide an update on the project. Members of the Nassau County Planning Department will also be in attendance.

If you have any questions, please contact the Planning Department at (904) 530-6300 or via email at planninginfo@nassaucountyfl.com.

-Sabrina Robertson
 County Manager's Office

6/22/20 @ 9:00 a.m. - ATTENTION AMERICAN BEACH RESIDENTS: Please join Nassau County Planning staff this Saturday, June 27, 2020 for a presentation by Florida Government Utility Authority (FGUA) regarding the proposed American Beach Well and Septic Tank Phase Out Project.

The meeting will take place at Burney Park from 9:00-11:00 a.m. If you have any questions, please contact the Planning Staff directly at (904) 530-6300 or via email at planninginfo@nassaucountyfl.com.

-Sabrina Robertson
 County Manager's Office