11/14/19 @ 3:40 p.m. - This Saturday, November 16, 2019, the Town of Callahan and Keep Nassau Beautiful will host a community clean-up event. They are currently seeking volunteers to assist with cleanup of litter and debris from roadways, parks and schools. Keep Nassau Beautiful will provide supplies for cleanup. Volunteers are encouraged to wear closed-toe shoes and bring water, sunscreen, bug spray, water and gloves. To sign up, please visit Keep Nassau Beautiful's webpage.

Callahan residents can also dispose of residential garbage and residential yard debris during this event for free with proof of residency. No commercial loads will be accepted.

Residents can also pick up a voucher at the event for disposal of up to 8 tires at the Nassau County Convenience and Recycle Center between 9:00-11:45 a.m. Saturday, November 16th ONLY. All tires must be off the rim and free of debris.

Lastly, there will also be a prescription take back being held in conjunction with this event.

Date: Saturday, November 16, 2019
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Location: Walter Boatright County Building, 45401 Mickler Street, Callahan, FL 32011

Please click here to review the event flyer.

Questions should be directed to Keep Nassau Beautiful at (904) 261-0165 or via e-mail to knb@keepnassaubeautiful.com.

-Sabrina Robertson
 County Manager's Office

11/12/19 @ 4:15 p.m. - As previously announced, the Board of County Commissioners will host an Unveiling Ceremony this Friday, November 15, 2019 at 3:00 p.m. for the new customized "Welcome to Yulee - Home of 2015 Heisman Trophy Winner Derrick Henry" sign in Yulee. The event will take place at 76001 Bobby Moore Circle (formerly 50 Bobby Moore Circle-Old Jail Site). Please click here for the original announcement.

Below is a map showing the event location, as well as the access point for the public (see yellow arrow). The public is being directed to enter the site from the access road on the west side of the property, NOT the main entrance on Bobby Moore Circle. 

Please note that once the public parking area at the site has been filled, motorists will be directed to the Robert M. Foster Justice Center parking lot located at 76347 Veterans Way (Yulee Courthouse). This is on William Burgess Blvd, approximately one mile south of the event site. There will be a shuttle bus available to transport attendees from the overflow parking area, to the event site, and back. THE LAST SHUTTLE TO THE EVENT WILL BE AT APPROXIMATELY 2:45 P.M. SO THAT ATTENDEES CAN BE ONSITE PRIOR TO THE EVENT'S START TIME OF 3:00 P.M. Anyone arriving to the overflow parking area after 2:45 p.m. will not be transported so please be early!

If you have any questions, please contact the County Manager's Office at (904) 530-6010.

-Sabrina Robertson
 County Manager's Office

10/23/19 @ 11:30 a.m. - The Right Whale Festival will be held in Fernandina Beach November 2-November 3, 2019 in celebration of the annual return of the endangered North Atlantic right whales to the warm coastal water off Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia. This family friendly event highlights local efforts to protect this endangered species and will feature ocean-themed activities and exhibits on how to be more environmentally sensitive, live music and more! For more information on this free event, please click here. 

In conjunction with the Festival, Keep Nassau Beautiful has coordinated a Beach Clean-Up Event for Saturday, November 2nd from 9:00-11:00 a.m. and is currently seeking volunteers. To sign up, please click here. Site captains will be provide trash grabbers and buckets. Volunteers should bring their own water sunscreen and/or bug spray.

If you have any questions, please contact Keep Nassau Beautiful directly at (904) 261-0165 or email knb@keepnassaubeautiful.org.

-Sabrina Robertson
 County Manager's Office

10/21/19 @ 1:30 p.m. - Just a friendly reminder that the County's Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event and Food Drive for Barnabas is this Saturday, October 26th.

The event is scheduled from 8am to 12:00 p.m., or until the trucks are full (whichever comes first). The location is the Yulee Road & Bridge Yard located at 86200 Gene Lassere Blvd., Yulee.

Please click here to view the flyer for a complete list of items being accepted. You will be asked to show something for proof of residency. (Driver's License, utility bill, car registration, etc.)

It is requested that you bring at least one non-perishable caned item to be donated to the Barnabas Food Pantry.

For questions, call Keep Nassau Beautiful at (904) 261-0165.


-Sabrina Robertson
 County Manager's Office

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
 
Contact:
Sabrina Robertson
Administrative Manager, County Manager’s Office
(904) 530-6010
srobertson@nassaucountyfl.com
 
DATE SET FOR UNVEILING OF DERRICK HENRY SIGN
 
Nassau County, Florida, October 9, 2019– On Friday, November 15, 2019, the Board of County Commissioners will host an Unveiling Ceremony for the long-awaited customized sign in honor of 2015 Heisman Trophy Winner, Derrick Henry. We are so excited that this project is coming to fruition and that we can finally give Mr. Henry the recognition he deserves! And we are even more excited that Derrick Henry will be able to join us at the event!
 
As many of you know, the Board approved a Resolution in January 2016 in support of a request to the Florida Department of Transportation to place signs on State Road 200 and US 17, both State roads. The Board has been seeking donations since that time to assist with the costs for permitting and construction of the signs. In April 2019, the Board determined that enough funds had been raised to complete construction of one sign to be placed on State Road 200 at the old Sheriff’s Administration Office.
 
A big thank you for the following individuals and businesses who made donations:

• Peggy Snyder
• Vivian Hardy
• Charles Langley
• Roger & Brenda Linville
• R.N. and G.M. Murff
• George & Marilyn Spicer
• David C. Howard
• Springer Controls Co.
• Isadore Singleton and Wayne DeArman
• Judith Clance Lynch
• Johnnie and Gerald Enter, Jr.
• Gerard & Erika Jackson
• Ann Gaskin
• Beverly R. Hall
• Paul & Susan Borge
• Caroline W. Wyatt
• John & Laura Nicholson
• Florida Public Utilities
• R.P.M. Wood Products, Inc.
• Rayonier
• Doug & Janet Adkins
• Vicki Courter/Step by Step
• Mike & Abbey Drury
• Jenny Timberlake
• Jay Robertson
• Coach Pat Dunlap
• Amanda Burkett
• Kristi Stambersky
• Darrell & Sharon Blanton
• Tom Leonard
• Eric Foote
• John & Donna Martin
• Kelly Starratt
• One anonymous donor

 
We would also like to extend our gratitude to Officer Jenny Timberlake and the Yulee Historic Council for creating a Go Fund Me Page for donations and renewing the public’s interest in this project. Thanks to their efforts, we finally have the funding needed to fund the first sign. A second sign will be placed on the old elementary school property on US 17, just north of Pages Dairy Rd.
 
EVENT DETAILS:
 
WHAT: Unveiling Ceremony for Welcome to Yulee-Home of 2015 Heisman Trophy Winner, Derrick Henry
 
WHERE: Old Sheriff’s Administration Building, 50 Bobby Moore Circle, Yulee, FL 32097
 
WHEN: Friday, November 15, 2019 at 3:00 p.m.
 
Note: The Nassau County Sheriff’s Office will be on site to provide traffic and crowd control. We are looking into options for overflow parking and possible passenger vans to transport individuals to the property if needed.
 
We look forward to seeing everyone at the event. If you have any questions, please contact the County Manager’s Office at (904) 530-6010.
 
 
           
           

10/8/19 @ 1:45 p.m. - On Friday, September 27, 2019, the Board of County Commissioners hosted a Ground Breaking Ceremony in celebration of the upcoming construction of Nassau Crossing Park which will be located east of I-95, off of William Burgess Blvd. The park will feature a variety of amenities for people of all ages including multi-use trails, playground equipment, restrooms, picnic areas, multi-purpose fields, and more.

The park is a result of a public-private partnership between the County and developer, Matovina & Company. For additional information regarding this project, please click here.

-Sabrina Robertson
 County Manager's Office

10/7/19 @ 4:45 p.m. - On Monday, September 23, 2019, the Board of County Commissioners hosted a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony in celebration of the opening of the new Bailey-Simmons Multi-Use Trail. The trail is the eastern half of the overall Amelia River-to-Sea trail and has access to various parks, beach accesses, and a variety of shopping and dining venues.

To read the original press release about the event and the trail, please click here.

-Sabrina Robertson
 County Manager's Office

10/1/19 @ 2:55 p.m.

On Saturday, September 21, 2019, Keep Nassau Beautiful hosted a coastal clean-up event in conjunction with the Ocean Conservancy's 34th Annual Coastal Cleanup. 165 volunteers removed 850 pounds trash from an estimated 11.5 miles of Nassau County coastlines, beaches and parking lot sites.

Below are charts showing the top 10 items collected, as well as the percentage of items collected at each location.

On behalf of the Board of County Commissioners, thank you to Keep Nassau Beautiful and to each volunteer for cleaning Nassau County's coastline and for spreading awareness to Nassau County residents.

-Sabrina Robertson
 County Manager's Office

9/26/19 @ 4:50 p.m. - Nassau County and Keep Nassau Beautiful will host a Household Hazardous Waste Event and Food Collection Drive for Barnabas on Saturday, October 26, 2019.

This event is for collection of materials that should not be thrown in the regular trash. Examples include:

-Paint, paint thinners, solvents
-Aerosol cans
-Household cleaners
-Pool chemicals
-Fertilizers and pesticides
-Propane tanks
-Radiator fluid, oil filters, oil/lubricants (used)
-Fluorescent bulbs
-Batteries
-Electronic devices such as computers, camcorders, power tools, keyboards, radios, televisions, desk and mobile phones, and more!

Please see the attached flyer for a complete listing.

DATE: Saturday, October 26, 2019
TIME: 8:00 a.m. - Noon (or until trucks reach capacity)
LOCATION: Nassau County Road Department, 86200 Gene Lassere Blvd., Yulee, FL 32097

This event is free with proof of Nassau County residency. No commercial disposal without prior approval. Small businesses should call in advance for pricing at (352) 334-0440.

PLEASE BRING A NON-PERISHABLE CANNED ITEM TO DONATE TO THE BARNABAS FOOD PANTRY.

Please contact Keep Nassau Beautiful at (904) 261-0165 with questions.

-Sabrina Robertson
 County Manager's Office

9/20/19 @ 1:45 p.m. -

Contact:
Sabrina Robertson
Administrative Manager, County Manager’s Office
(904) 530-6010
srobertson@nassaucountyfl.com
 

Ground Breaking Ceremony in Celebration of Nassau Crossing Park
 
Nassau County, Florida, September 20, 2019 – On Friday, September 27, 2019, the Board of County Commissioners will host a Ground Breaking Ceremony in celebration of the upcoming construction of Nassau Crossing Park. This park is the result of a public-private partnership between the Board of County Commissioners and the developer, Matovina & Company.
 
Matovina & Company has donated the land and will fund construction of the 15 acre park. In exchange, the County will provide impact fee credits to the developer. Public Private Partnerships allow much needed amenities to be constructed now at a more affordable rate.  
 
District Three County Commissioner, Pat Edwards, stated, “The Yulee area is growing quickly and additional recreational space is greatly needed. We are so grateful for this partnership with Matovina and Company and look forward to opening a wonderful new park for the community”.
 
The park will be located east of I-95, off William Burgess Boulevard and will feature many amenities for people of all ages including:

• 2.5 miles of multi-use trails
• Boardwalks, nature trails and viewing platforms
• Multi-purpose sports field
• Children’s play equipment
• Restrooms
• Picnic areas
• Gazebos
• Outdoor fitness stations
• Open green space
• Community plaza complete with historic train caboose

 
Greg Matovina, President of Matovina and Company, stated, “We are proud to partner with Nassau County to develop Nassau Crossing Park to meet the recreational needs of current and future residents of the County”.
 
The Ground Breaking Ceremony will be held on Friday, September 27, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. on William Burgess Blvd., between Harts Road and the Railroad Track. The public is invited to attend. Just look for the white tents!
 
For additional information, please contact the Nassau County the Department of Planning & Economic Opportunity at (904) 530-6300.