3/6/20 @ 11:30 a.m. - The Fernandina Beach Library Branch will host a Spring Festival on Saturday, March 28th from 1:00-4:00 p.m.

The event will feature music, dancing, games, balloon art, face painting, petting zoo and more. There will be special appearances by Smokey Bear, Sparky the Fire Dog and other fun characters your children are sure to recognize and love. Be sure to catch the butterfly release hosted by your County Extension Director, Rebecca Jordi, for a unique and exciting experience to kick-off the spring season.

This event is sponsored by the Friends of the Fernandina Beach Library and is free for Nassau County residents.

If you have any questions, please contact Youth Librarian, Michelle Forde, at (904) 530-6506 or via e-mail at mforde@nassaucountyfl.com.

-Sabrina Robertson
 County Manager's Office

3/21/2020 PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT THIS EVENT IS BEING POSTPONED DUE TO THE COVID-19 HEALTH CRISIS


2/22/20 @ 11:30 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 18, 2020
Time: 8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.or until the truck is full (whichever comes first)
Location: Nassau County Convenience and Recycling Center, 46026 Landfill Road, Callahan, FL 32011

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

Please see the attached flyer for more details.

No items from commercial businesses will be accepted without prior approval. Please call (352) 334-0440 in advance for pricing.

A food drive for Barnabas will also be held in conjunction with this event. Please consider bringing non-perishable canned food items for donation.

If you have any questions, please contact Nassau County Solid Waste at (904) 530-6700 or Keep Nassau Beautiful at (904) 261-0165.

-Sabrina Robertson
 County Manager's Office

UPDATED 3/16/20 - DUE TO THE CDC RECOMMENDATION TO LIMIT PUBLIC EVENTS, THIS EVENT IS BEING POSTPONED TO A LATER DATE


2/26/20 @ 1:50 p.m. - The Annual Waste Tire Amnesty Day will be held on Saturday, April 4th. This event allows NASSAU COUNTY residents to dispose of up to 15 car or truck tires, free of charge, with proof of residency.

Tires must be off the rim and free of debris. No commercial loads with be accepted.

What: Waste Tire Amnesty Day

When: Saturday, April 4, 2020 from 8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. (or until the tire trailer is full... whichever comes first!)

Where: Nassau County Convenience Recycle Center, 46026 Landfill Road, Callahan, FL 32011

For more information, please contact the Recycle Center directly at (904) 530-6702 or email bdiden@nassaucountyfl.com.

-Sabrina Robertson
 County Manager's Office

2/21/20 @ 1:40 p.m. - Please see the below Press Release from GreenPointe Developers regarding the Groundbreaking Ceremony held on February 7th in celebration of the upcoming construction of Tributary Regional Park.

GREENPOINTE DEVELOPERS PRESS RELEASE 
CONTACT: Maxine McBride (904) 280-7960 or maxine@clockworkmarketing.com
COMPANY CONTACT: Gaynelle James (904) 996-2485 or gjames@GreenPointeLLC.com 
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
 
GreenPointe Developers Break Ground on Tributary Park
New Nassau County Regional Park adjacent to new community
 
NASSAU COUNTY, Fla. (Feb. 21, 2020) – GreenPointe Developers, LLC, in partnership with the Nassau County Board of Commissioners, recently celebrated the groundbreaking of Tributary Park, a Nassau County Regional Park.

Tributary Park is located on Edwards Road, just west of Interstate 95. The new public park is adjacent to the community of Tributary, a master-planned, mixed-use community located in one of the area’s fastest growing corridors.“Tributary Park will be wonderful addition to the Nassau County community park system and a place where residents and visitors can gather, play and enjoy nature,” said Grady Miars, President, GreenPointe Communities. “In partnership with Nassau County, we have truly outstanding park designs and we are creating a place where the community can enjoy recreational pursuits and connect with Tributary’s exceptional natural surroundings.”

GreenPointe Developers donated more than 40 acres to Nassau County for conversion into a community park for use by residents and businesses. Tributary Park will be a new regional complex for sports fans and outdoor enthusiasts of all ages. The new park will feature baseball and multi-purpose fields, concessions, a multi-purpose trail, and a future dog park. Completion of the park’s first phase is anticipated in 2021.

Board of County Commissioners Chairman Danny Leeper stated, “We are excited to welcome another GreenPointe Community to Nassau County. Not only are their communities aesthetically pleasing with exceptional architectural styles and landscaping, their communities also offer an array of amenities. Tributary Regional Park will truly have something for everyone and we are excited to partner with them on this project.” 

The community of Tributary has been thoughtfully planned to highlight the community’s premier location and geographical features. Tributary will include residential neighborhoods offering resort-style amenities, dog park, a comprehensive trail system, neighborhood parks with riverfront access, commercial and office space, and approximately 3,200 home sites. In addition to building a park and preserving a significant portion of the community’s uplands and wetlands, GreenPointe will be donating a site for a Nassau County public school and building a fire station. 

District Five Commissioner Justin Taylor echoed Chairman Leeper’s comments adding, “I am thrilled to partner with GreenPointe Communities to construct much needed recreational space for current and future residents. Because of the thoughtful planning that took place, there is a clear and explicit phasing schedule for these improvements. It’s great to partner with developers who share our vision.”
Homes in Tributary will include single-family homes, townhomes and multi-family properties offering innovative floor plans and home designs ranging in size and style to meet the homebuyer’s lifestyle. Homes are anticipated to be priced from the $200s.

Nassau County’s Planning Director Adrienne Burke stated, “The development program includes homes, as well as office, commercial and industrial space. With this mix of uses, combined with the park and future school site, Tributary will be a part of the Nassau County community for years to come, and will provide opportunities for residents to live, play and work.”

The community will be served by top-rated schools in the Nassau County School District. Tributary will offer a premier location near shopping, dining, recreation, medical centers, business centers and more.
Community construction is underway. Sales are anticipated to open in Summer 2020. For more information, visit www.TributaryLiving.com.

Photography:
 
GreenPointe Developers, LLC, in partnership with the Nassau County Board of Commissioners, recently celebrated the groundbreaking of Tributary Park.
Pictured in Photo #1
From left:
Liam O’Reilly, Senior Development Manager, GreenPointe Communities
Mike Taylor, North Florida Regional President, GreenPointe Communities
Thomas Ford, District 4 Commissioner, Nassau County
Adrienne Burke, Director of Planning and Economic Opportunity, Nassau County
Pat Edwards, District 3 Commissioner, Nassau County
Aaron Bell, District 2 Commissioner, Nassau County
Justin Taylor, District 5 Commissioner, Nassau County
Daniel Leeper, District 1 Commissioner and Vice Chair, Nassau County
Grady Miars, President, GreenPointe Communities
Gregg Kern, Project Manager, GreenPointe Communities

 
About GreenPointe Developers, LLC
 
GreenPointe Developers is the community and urban development division of GreenPointe Holdings with extensive real estate market data and analytical systems to rapidly assess real estate values and challenges.
 
The GreenPointe team has more than 140 years collective experience in developing some of the most sought-after master-planned and condominium communities in the Southeast. The team creates and transforms residential and mixed-use communities into neighborhoods for today’s homebuyer while providing lasting, sustainable value.
 
Having the utmost respect for the land, the GreenPointe team works diligently to protect and enhance nature’s best assets. This thoughtful practice allows GreenPointe Developers to create and reenergize communities that provide for an enduring lifestyle where people want to live, work and enjoy recreation. 
 
More information is available at www.GreenPointeLLC.com or (904) 996-2485.
 
                                                                  

2/18/20 @ 4:25 p.m. - Keep Nassau Beautiful is seeking volunteers for a road side clean up event taking place on Saturday, February 29th, along Amelia Island Parkway between 8th Street and Amelia Road. Interested volunteers should meet at 8:30 a.m. in the parking lot located at 9900 Amelia Island Parkway.

Gloves, totes, safety vests, and trash grabbers will be provided. Volunteers are asked to dress appropriately with closed toe shoes and should bring bug spray, sunscreen and water.

You can register in advance here. If you have any questions, please contact Keep Nassau Beautiful at (904) 261-0165 or email knb@keepnassaubeautiful.org.

-Sabrina Robertson
 County Manager's Office

2/18/20 @ 2:30 p.m. - At the Monday, February 10, 2020 meeting, the Board approved Resolution No. 2020-12, commending K9s United for their support of law enforcement. Commissioner Justin Taylor then presented the Resolution to Debbie Johnson, Founder of K9s United, and her daughter Emma, at a special ceremony organized by the Nassau County Sheriff's Office on Tuesday, February 12th.

K9's United is a non-profit organization that provides much needed equipment and services to K9 programs throughout 30 states. They recently donated a heat alarm for one of Nassau County's K9 units. If the vehicle gets too hot, the alarm will activate a signal and then the window will drop! This will ensure the K9 is kept safe should the officer be busy apprehending a suspect.

A big thank you to Ms. Johnson and to Emma, for their generous donation. We appreciate your support of our local law enforcement officers, especially the K9s.

-Sabrina Robertson
 County Manager's Office

Photo credits: Nassau County Sheriff's Office

2/5/20 @ 3:10 p.m. - Please join us for a Ground Breaking Ceremony in celebration of the upcoming construction of Tributary Regional Park (formerly known as Three Rivers). This park is the result of a public-private partnership between the Board of County Commissioners and the Developer, GreenPointe Communities, LLC.

The park will be located west of I-95 and will feature many amenities for people of all ages including:

• Baseball fields
  
• Multi-use fields
• Multi-use trails
• Playground with pavilion
• Boardwalk with Kayak Launch

WHAT: Ground Breaking Ceremony
WHEN: Friday, February 7, 2020 at 1:30 p.m.
WHERE: Edwards Road, between Police Lodge Road and Easy Street

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

-Sabrina Robertson
 County Manager's Office

1/16/20 @ 12:45 p.m. - On Thursday, January 9th, Senator Bean held a special ceremony at Station 20 to share information on a recently passed bill, CS/CS/SB "Firefighters", which will help firefighters diagnosed with cancer receive disability benefits. He also announced a new bill for the 2020 Legislation Session, SB 1092 and HB 487, "Fire Presentation and Control", which if approved, will create a Firefighter Cancer Decontamination Equipment Grant Program. 

Guest speakers at the event included: Nassau County Fire Chief, Brady Rigdon; Senator Aaron Bean; State Representative Cord Byrd; Commissioner Justin Taylor; Fire Union Local 3101 President, Darron Ayscue; and event organizer, Ashley Harvey.

-Sabrina Robertson
 County Manager's Office

1/6/20 @ 4:10 p.m. - Attached is a Press Release regarding a special recognition event taking place this week to share information on a successfully passed bill, CS/CS/SB 526 "Firefighters" which will help firefighters diagnosed with cancer receive disability payments. In addition, Senator Bean and Representative Fetterhoff will unveil their new bill for the 2020 legislative session, SB 1092 and HB 487 "Fire Presentation and Control", relating to decontamination of firefighter equipment.

The event will take place this Thursday, January 9, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. at Station 20 located at 5518 First Coast Highway, Fernandina Beach. The public is welcome to attend.

-Sabrina Robertson
 County Manager's Office

12/20/19 @ 11:15 a.m. - On Saturday, January 11, 2020, County Extension Director, Rebecca Jordi, will conduct an Adopt-A-Tree Adult Educational Workshop at the Yulee Extension Office located at 86026 Pages Dairy Road. Participants will learn about proper tree selection for your location, soil, sun/shade, and more. Those who complete the workshop will be offered 1 or 2 free, 3-5 gallon trees to plant on their property in Nassau County. The event is free, however registration is required. To register, please click here. 

Please note that this is an adult workshop and childcare will not be provided.

Thank you to Keep Nassau Beautiful and Liberty Landscape Supply for sponsoring this event. If you have any question, please call (904) 261-0165.

-Sabrina Robertson
 County Manager's Office