5/31/22 @ 9:50 a.m.

Summer is a perfect time to either continue your reading journey or develop some new reading habits and have some fun while you are at it!  Our summer reading program starts this week and will run through July 22.

When you sign up for the summer reading program at nassaureads.com or at one of our 5 branches, you will receive a reading bag. Our younger summer reading participants (ages 0-11), will receive a reading log that can be filled out and brought in weekly for small prizes. Our teen and adult readers will have the opportunity to complete book reviews (on Facebook or on paper) to be entered into a prize drawing at the end of the summer. The goal of the reading program is to have conversations with others about the books that we love!

Registration link here.

If you have any questions, please contact the Nassau County Public Library System at (904) 530-6500.

-Sabrina Robertson
 Public Information Officer
 

5/23/22 @ 12:00 p.m.

The Amelia Island Convention and Visitors Bureau has released two community surveys related to 1) beach park harmonization; and 2) tourism and destination development initiatives. 

Nassau County beaches are enjoyed by ALL residents. As such, it is important that ALL residents respond to these surveys to make their voices heard during the planning process. 

The surveys will remain open through June 30th. 

Initiative #1: Beach Park Harmonization Project

The CUVB seeks to harmonize and enhance the visitor's experience at Amelia Island's seven main beach parks: North Beach, Main Beach, Seaside Park, Peters Point, Burney Park, Scott Road Beach Access, and the Southend Beach Access. Building on previous studies and existing guidelines, the Beach Harmonization Project aims to modernize and better equip these parks to better serve the local community, as well as visitors to the area. 

A presentation was made Katie Poppel of the firm EDSA at the May 18, 2022 Board of County Commissioners meeting. Ms. Poppel stated, "The objective of this is the idea of harmonization. How do these 7 parks fit together and create that cohesive space? A space where a resident or visitor can visit any park and find a set of "pedestrian comfort" enhancements including seating, waste receptacles, pavilions, beach access". The May 18th presentation can be found here with the presentation listed under "Tab C". 

Initiative #2: The "Nassau Next" Tourism and Destination Development Project

This project will create a comprehensive roadmap for the future of Nassau County and its tourism economy. Positioning new areas of the county will help capture a greater share of tourism spending while maintaining momentum on Amelia Island. This project will deliver a clear 10-year plan for creating jobs, expanding the economy, and improving quality of life for visitors and residents. 

Survey Link for Beach Park Harmonization Project

Survey Link for Tourism and Destination Development Project

-Sabrina Robertson
​ Public Information Officer

5/23/22 @ 9:15 a.m.

Last year, the County initiated a drainage study on Chester Road due to drainage issues in Glen Laurel Subdivision. The study was completed by Peters Yaffee, a consulting firm specializing in engineering design. The study analyzed the historical and current conditions of the drainage basins associated with the wetland areas surrounding Glen Laurel Subdivision, Blackrock Hammock Subdivision and Heron Isles Subdivision.

The drainage report has been finalized and Engineering staff is ready to share the findings with the community. The results will be discussed at a Community Meeting scheduled for Monday, June 6, 2022 at 5:30 p.m. in the Commission Chambers located at 96135 Nassau Place, Yulee, FL 32097. Members from Peters Yaffee and Nassau County's engineering staff will be in attendance. In addition to discussing the results of the study, County staff will share plans on how to move forward in addressing issues that have been identified.

It's important to mention that the study was conducted to determine whether or not this particular issue was caused by development and it was determined that development is NOT the issue here. The issue is located within existing wetlands between two neighborhoods that are a result of environmental factors causing natural blockages (overgrown foilage, trees that have fallen naturally, blockages created by beaver damns, etc.) Engineering staff is working with those communities and the St. Johns River Water Management District to obtain the necessary permission to clear the blockages without changing the natural conditions of the area. All of this information will be discussed in detail at the community meeting on June 6th.

If you have any questions, please contact Engineering Services at (904) 530-6225.



-Sabrina Robertson
 Public Information Officer

5/17/22 @ 10:45 a.m. - 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
 
Contact:
Sabrina Robertson
Public Information Officer
(904) 530-6010
srobertson@nassaucountyfl.com
 
 
The 2020 – A Look Back Photo Exhibit on Display at the James S. Page Governmental Complex

Nassau County, Florida, May 17, 2022 – We are pleased to announce that The 2020-A Look Back photo exhibit is on display now through Monday, November 14, 2022, at the James S. Page Government Complex located at 96135 Nassau Place, Yulee, FL 32097.

2020 was an unprecedented year that caused uncertainty to citizens across the country, including Nassau County. Amelia Island Plantation Artist’s Guild and Gallery members Karen Bowden, Barbara Hopkins, Dickie Anderson and Sarah Edwards thought it would be interesting to put together an exhibit that showed how residents navigated through the trials presented in 2020, particularly the COVID-19 pandemic.
 
In January 2021, the group solicited photos from the public that depicted how Nassau County residents faced these new challenges. The community response was outstanding, and they ultimately ended up with an exhibit of approximately 100 photos that exemplify how Nassau County residents persevered during a difficult time.
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On April 9, 2021, the exhibit opened at the Plantation Artists Guild and Gallery and has been featured at various locations including the Amelia Island Courtyard and Springhill Suites, the Song & Story Bookstore and Bistro, the Council on Aging, and the Fernandina Beach Library.
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The 2020-A Look Back photo exhibit designated Arts Alive as the recipient of any revenues resulting from the project. The organization provides free or low-cost music and arts instruction for Nassau County children who have little or no access to them.
 
Any member of the public wishing to view the Exhibit can do so Monday-Friday from 8am-5pm (except for holidays). If you have any questions, please contact the County Manager’s Office at (904) 530-6010.

5/5/22 @ 3:00 p.m.

The Florida Master Gardener Volunteer Program is an outreach program composed of UF/IFAS Extension certified volunteers who are trained to provide research-based horticultural education to residents. The program is offered in more than 46 of Florida's counties, including Nassau who has offered this program since 1994.

Nassau County's Master Gardener Volunteers maintain several community gardens featured at County facilities; lead youth programs; provide outreach to communities; and even work with homeowners to help them resolve their landscape issues.

Are you interested in joining Nassau County's Master Gardener Volunteer Program? If so, please join us on Monday, May 23, 2022, from 10:00 a.m.  - 11:00 a.m. for an interest event. During this event, you can learn about training dates, approximate costs, and the great projects happening throughout Nassau County and the State. Registration is free and open to everyone and the registration link can be found here. Everyone who signs up will receive a link to participate remotely via Zoom. However, you are also welcome to attend in person at our Yulee Extension Annex located at 86026 Pages Dairy Rd. in Yulee.

If you have any questions, please contact Dr. Taylor Clem. Director of the Nassau County Extension Office, at (904) 530-6351 or via e-mail at tclem@nassaucountyfl.com. 

-Sabrina Robertson
 Public Information Officer

4/22/22 @ 11:30 a.m. - The North Florida Transportation Planning Organization (TPO) is conducting a feasibility study to evaluate the possibility of extending Pages Dairy Road to provide additional east/west connections and alleviate traffic on State Road 200. Two viable segments have been identified. The first segment would extend Pages Dairy Road across Chester to Blackrock Road. The second segment would extend it even further from Blackroad Road to Barnwell Road.

The TPO has created a community survey in an effort to learn more about how residents are currently utilizing Pages Dairy Road and whether there is community support for the project. The survey can be accessed here and takes about 3-5 minutes to complete. At the end of the survey you will be given an option to provide your name and email address to receive updates about the project. Please note that this section is optional. The survey will close on May 7th so don't delay!

If you have any questions, please contact County Engineer, Robert Companion, at (904) 530-6225 or via email a rcompanion@nassaucountyfl.com.

-Sabrina Robertson
 Public Information Officer

4/1/22 @ 2:15 p.m. - The Engineering Services Department hosted a community meeting yesterday evening to share details about the William Burgess Extension Project. This project will extend the existing William Burgess Blvd. across U.S. 17 to Theresa Road and will include a signalized intersection, multi-purpose path with enhanced landscaping and benches, a sidewalk, and improvements designed to reduce congestion on Miner Road at Yulee High and Yulee Middle School. The project will also improve mobility by providing another east/west road parallel to State Road 200.

The meeting began with a presentation by GAI Consultants, Inc., the engineering firm who designed the plan. A copy of the presentation can be found here.

The presentation was followed by a Q&A Session with County Engineer, Robert Companion. The community asked a lot of great questions and it appeared that everyone in attendance was happy with the information received. Thank you to everyone who joined us.

If you were unable to attend and have questions, feel free to reach out to Mr. Companion at (904) 530-6225 or via e-mail at rcompanion@nassaucountyfl.com.

-Sabrina Robertson
 Public Information Officer

3/24/22 @ 2:15 p.m. - Next week, Nassau County Engineering Services will host a community meeting regarding the William Burgess Boulevard extension. This project will extend the existing William Burgess Blvd. across U.S. 17, connecting to Theresa Road and Miner Road, and will include construction of a multi-use path to provide a safe route for pedestrians. This is being done in an effort to improve mobility in the area, reduce congestion at the middle and high school on Miner Road and allow for another east/west road parallel to State Road 200. 

The Community Meeting will provide residents with the opportunity to hear details from Engineering staff and the Engineering Design Team and to ask questions. Visual concepts of the extension project and anticipated timelines will also be shared at the meeting.

The meeting will take place on Thursday, March 31, 2022 at 5:30 p.m. in the Commission Chambers located at 96135 Nassau Place, Yulee, FL 32097.

If you have any questions, please contact Engineering Services at (904) 530-6225.

-Sabrina Robertson
 Public Information Officer

12/19/21 @ 2:00 p.m.

Approximately 225 people attended our first Breakfast With Santa event yesterday, including some of Nassau County's cutest kids!

Everyone lined up with excitement as Santa arrived on the fire truck. They then took turn writing him letters, taking pictures with him and then eating pancakes and sausage. At the end. Santa handed off gifts to the children. It was a great day!

A big thank you to the County employees and the volunteers. We couldn't have done without everyone's help.

-Sabrina Robertson
 Public Information Officer

12/16/21 @ 2:30 p.m. - We are honored to have participated in Leadership Nassau, Class 21's Government and Policy Day this week.

The class began their day with a Touch-a-Truck event where they learned all about the County's new ladder truck, rescue unit, fire engine, vacuum truck and bucket truck. Later, they convened in the County's Commission Chambers where they heard from Elected Officials at the local, state and federal levels, as well as other City and County Government Officials including County Manager, Taco Pope.

Below are some photos we captured from the day.

We look forward to participating in future Leadership Nassau events and learning more about our future County leaders!

-Sabrina Robertson
 Public Information Officer