8/18/17 @ 3:30 p.m. - We are currently seeking players and sponsors for the 6th Annual City of Fernandina Beach vs. Nassau County Charity Golf Tournament taking place on Saturday, November 4, 2017 at the Fernandina Beach Golf Club. The tournament will begin at 9:00 a.m. and will consist of a shot-gun start and a scrambled format. Team entry is $300 per foursome or $75 per player and includes 18 holes of golf, lunch and prizes.

Sponsorship opportunities:

- Lunch sponsorship is $500 and includes entry for 4 into the tournament, recognition at each lunch table, and recognition on the tournament sign.

- Hole sponsorship is $400 and includes entry for 4 into the tournament, recognition at the tee box, recognition on the tournament sign, and a personalized sign to be located at your sponsored hole.

- You can also become a sponsor by contributing prizes and/or gift cards and gift certificates to be used in our raffle. Golf balls, golf clubs, certificates for store merchandise, and restaurant gift certificates all make wonderful prizes and are greatly appreciated!

All donors will receive a confirmation letter and receipt for tax purposes. All donations must be received prior to Friday, October 27th in order for your name to be included on the recognition signs displayed at the tournament. If you have any questions about becoming a sponsor, please contact Sabrina Robertson or Megan Sawyer at (904) 530-6010 ext. 6003 or via e-mail at contact@nassaucountyfl.com. 

The tournament is open to any and everyone, not just City and County employees. So if you like to golf, please considering joining us for what is sure to be an exciting game. You can sign up by contacting the City Golf Course at (904) 310-3175.

All proceeds will benefit the United Way of Northeast Florida.

-Sabrina Robertson
 County Manager's Office

8/14/17 @ 9:45 a.m. - The Nassau County Extension Office will be holding an Open House for their 4-H Program on Tuesday, August 15th from 4:00 -7:00 p.m. The event will feature Informational Booths, Sno-Cones, a Petting Zoo, Games, and much more! Have fun while learning about all that 4-H has to offer, as well as how to become actively involved in your community to earn community service credits needed for applying for college.

The Open House will take place at the Nassau County Fair Grounds located at 543350 US Highway 1, Callahan, FL 32011.

If you have any questions, please contact the County Extension Office at (904) 530-6353.

-Sabrina Robertson
 County Manager's Office

7/26/17 @ 10:30 a.m. - On Monday, July 31, 2017 at 10:00 a.m., the Board of County Commissioners will host a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony in celebration of the designation of Eric Oliver Way, a segment of road connecting State Road 200/A1A to Courtney Isles Way.
 
Deputy Eric Oliver was killed in the line of duty on November 22, 2016. The Board wanted to show their appreciation to Deputy Oliver and reached out to the property owner KIMCO Realty, inquiring about naming a portion of Courtney Isles Way in his honor. The property owner approved the Board’s request and on June 6, 2017, filed an application with the Property Appraiser’s Office to rename the road. Commissioner Justin Taylor stated, “We are privileged to take part in honoring the service of a dedicated officer who tragically died while protecting and serving the citizens of Nassau County”.
 
Nassau County Professional Fire Union, Local 3101, purchased the street signs and will be in attendance to honor Deputy Oliver.  “It is our honor to play a role in recognizing a fellow brother in public safety who deserves this great acclamation” stated Union Representative, Jamie Deonas.
 
The Ribbon Cutting commemorating the name change will be held on the vacant lot behind Maurice’s in the Target Shopping Center. The public is welcome to attend.
 
If you have any questions, please contact the County Manager’s Office at (904) 530-6010.
 
Sabrina Robertson
Administrative Assistant/Project Specialist
Nassau County Manager’s Office
 

04/27/17 @ 10:00 a.m. - The Office of State Representative Cord Byrd, Farm Share, and various First Responders have partnered to host a Free Food Giveaway on Saturday, May 13th from 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. at Florida State Community College (FSCJ) in Yulee.

Their goal is to feed 1,000 families and they will be offering bags of healthy groceries on a first come, first served basis. There is no eligibility or income requirements. Interested persons should check the weather to ensure they are prepared to wait in line comfortably and people with problems standing should bring a folding chair. Don't forget to bring something to help you carry bags of groceries!

If you have any questions, please contact Representative Byrd's Office at (904) 548-9333.

-Sabrina Robertson
 County Manager's Office

On Thursday, May 11, 2017, West Nassau High School's Best Buddies Club will be hosting the 3rd Annual Battle of the Badges Event where members of the Nassau County Sheriff's Office and City of Fernandina Beach Fire Department will face off against Nassau County Fire Rescue and the City of Fernandina Beach Fire Department.

The event will begin at 6:00 p.m. with Special Olympics athletes competing in a pre-game event, followed by the main game at 7:00 p.m. There will also be half-time activities and surprises throughout the night.

Admission is $5 at the door, however kids 10 and under are free. There will also be concessions for sale before and during the games. All proceeds will benefit the Special Olympics.

Come show your support of your local firefighters and law enforcement while raising money for a great cause!

-Sabrina Robertson
 County Manager's Office

4/21/17 @ 11:45 a.m. - On Saturday, April 15, 2017, the Board of County Commissioners hosted the 4th Annual Government Day Event at the Yulee Sports Complex. The event included a free egg hunt sponsored by the School Board, kids zone with bounces houses and slides, $1 snacks, and three exciting games of softball played by County employees.

Each team represented one of the four charities benefitting from the event: Team James Page Scholarship (Yellow); Team JDRF (Red); Team United Way (Green); and Team Katie Ride (Blue). Team JDRF and Team United Way won their first game and faced each other in the main feature game, however it was Team United Way who won the tournament with a final score of 22 to 14.

We are happy to report that a total of $2,136.80 was raised and will be divided equally between all four charities! A big thank you to all the employees who donated their time to this event, to Fire/Rescue Professionals Local 3101 for cooking, and to the public who came out and supported us.

And a big thank you to all the event sponsors:

• AMC Movie Theatre
• CBC National Bank
• First Coast Community Bank
• First Federal Bank
• Flash Foods
• Florida Public Utilities
• Gate
• Harden & Associates
• Jan Vann
• Justin Taylor
• Publix
• Rick Keffer Dodge
• RPM Lumber
• Shucker's Oyster Bar
• The House of Bounce
• The OMNI Amelia Island Plantation
• The Residence Inn
• The Ritz Carlton

-Sabrina Robertson
 County Manager's Office

4/13/17 @ 4:40 p.m. - Just a reminder that the 4th Annual Government Day will be held this Saturday, April 15th at the Yulee Sports Complex. This event will feature a FREE Easter Egg Hunt with approximately 1,000 eggs with prizes, and a kid's zone with bounce house, slide, face-paining and other exciting activities, all for a one time entry fee of $5. There will also be $1 hotdogs, drinks, and snacks. All proceeds benefit four wonderful charities: The United Way, The James Page Scholarship Fund, the Katie Ride and Walk, and the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.

Schedule of Events:
The gates will open at 11:00 a.m. and the Easter Egg Hunt will take place at approximately 11:10 a.m., immediately following welcome messages from State Representative Cord Byrd and Senator Aaron Bean. Please don't forget to bring a basket for your child to collect eggs!

County employees will play in three softball games with Elected Officials serving as umpires and commentators. The first two games will begin at approximately 11:30 a.m. and the championship game will take place at 1:00 p.m.

We look forward to seeing you there!

-Sabrina Robertson
 County Manager's Office

4/11/17 @ 8:45 a.m. - It's that time of year again! Begin your spring cleaning and bring all unwanted hazardous items to the Annual Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event.

Date: Saturday, April 22, 2017
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m., or until the truck is full (whichever comes first)
Location: Home Depot Parking Lot, State Road 200, Yulee

This is a FREE service for all Nassau County residents. Types of items that will be collected include:

• Pesticides, insecticides, and fertilizers
• Paints and paint thinners
• Oil filters, used oil, and lubricants
• Pool chemicals
• Fluorescent lamps
• Electronics
• Batteries
• Household cleaners
• Corrosives
• Propane tanks
• Aerosol cans
  
• Used cooking oil
• Medications

Please see the attached flyer for more details.

This event is brought to you by Keep Nassau Beautiful in sponsorship with the Nassau County Board of County Commissioners, the Florida Department of Environmental Protection and Alachua County.

If you have any questions, please contact Nassau County Solid Waste at (904) 530-6700.

-Sabrina Robertson
 County Manager's Office

Don't forget, this Saturday April 8th is Waste Tire Amnesty Day and Nassau County residents can bring up to 15 tires to the landfill for FREE DISPOSAL with proof of residency. Tires must be off the rim and free of debris. No commercial loads will be accepted.

The landfill is located at 46026 Landfill Road, Callahan, FL 32011. Tires will be accepted from 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., or until the trailer is full (whichever comes first). If you have any questions, please contact Nassau County Solid Waste at (904) 530-6702.

The event is sponsored by the Nassau County Board of County Commissioners and the Florida Department of Environmental Protection.

-Sabrina Robertson
 County Manager's Office

 4/5/17 @ 10:30 a.m. - Please join us for the 4th Annual Government Day taking place on Saturday, April 15th, at the Yulee Sports Complex. This event will feature three softball games with competitors from various County Offices and Elected Officials serving as umpires and commentators. There will also be a FREE Easter Egg Hunt sponsored by the Nassau County School Board, as well as kid's zone with a bounce house, slide, face painting and other fun activities, all for a one-time entry fee of $5.00.

Nassau County Fire Rescue and the Nassau County Sheriff's Office will have service vehicles on site for everyone to explore. Nassau County Professional Firefighters, Local 3101, will be serving hotdogs for lunch and there will also be other yummy snacks including popcorn, sno-cones, and candy bars, all for $1.00 each.

Date: Saturday, April 15, 2017
Place: Yulee Sports Complex, 86142 Goodbread Rd.
Event Time: 11:00 a.m.

All proceeds will benefit four amazing charities: The Katie Ride & Walk, United Way of Northeast Florida, The James S. Page Scholarship Fund, and the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. Previous years have raised thousands of dollars for these charities and we hope to make this year even better. We look forward to seeing you all there. Don't forget to bring a basket for collecting Easter eggs!

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

-Sabrina Robertson
 County Manager's Office