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

12/17/21 @ 3:40 p.m. - The Board of County Commissioners hosted a Road Renaming Ceremony today, renaming Nassau Center Road to Steve Kelley Way, in honor of former County Commissioner, Steve Kelley. Approximately 65 people were in attendance for the event. Guest speakers included Tax Collector, John Drew; District One Commissioner, John Martin; County Attorney, Mike Mullin; and family friend, Jackie Osborne. Each shared stories about Steve's generosity and reflected on all of his wonderful qualities, including his great sense of humor. There were a lot of laughs and tears as we joined together to celebrate his legacy.

-Sabrina Robertson
 Public Information Officer

12/16/21 @ 11:15 a.m. - Nassau County Parks and Recreation’s first Breakfast with Santa event will take place this Saturday, December 18, 2021, in the outdoor courtyard directly behind the Callahan Multi-Use Facility located at 543350 US 1, Callahan FL 32011 from 9am – 11am.

This family friendly event will be highlighted by free pancake breakfast from 9am – 10am (while supplies last). Also during that time frame, children can write a letter to Santa and present it to the big man himself at a picture meet and greet. There will also be an optional gift exchange with Santa beginning at 10:15am. If your child wishes to participate, bring one wrapped gift per child. (Boys should bring a boy gift and girls should bring a girl gift) Santa will then hand out a different boy/girl gift to them during the exchange.
 
Nassau County’s Toys for Tots program will be using another part of the complex, so there will be signage guiding you to the proper parking locations. Please view the below map for a quick guide to the event/parking layout. We look forward to seeing many of you at the event on Saturday.

If you have any questions, please contact Parks & Rec Director, Jay Robertson, at (904) 530-6120 or via e-mail at jrobertson@nassaucountyfl.com.

-Sabrina Robertson
 Public Information Officer

12/10/21 @ 5:00 p.m. - The Board of County Commissioners is proud to sponsor the 2021 Yulee Holiday Parade. The event will take place tomorrow, Saturday, December 11th, at 10:00 a.m. It will begin on Goodbread Road; then head west on Pages Dairy Road; north on US 17; east on Hamilton Street; back to Goodbread Road.

Please take note that the Sheriff's Office will implement road closures on US 17 and Pages Dairy Rd beginning at 9:30 a.m.

If you have any questions, please email parade organizer, David Dew, via email at davidtommydew@yahoo.com.

-Sabrina Robertson
 Public Information Officer

12/9/21 @ 9:00 a.m. - Please join us on Friday, December 17, 2021 at 9:00 a.m. as we unveil the sign for "Steve Kelley Way" (formerly known as Nassau Center Place)

Steve Kelley served two four-year terms as County Commissioner for District Two from November 2010 through November 2018. He also served as Vice Chairman of the Board in 2017. He represented the County on numerous boards including the Local Disadvantaged Transportation Board, the Mental Health Court Committee, the Value Adjustment Board, the Americans with Disabilities (ADA) Committee, and the Nassau County Canvassing Board.

Steve was a true public servant who further served his community through his work with various non-profit organizations.  He was a member of the Amelia Lodge #47 of the Free and Accepted Masons, a member of the Fernandina Beach Shrine Club, a founding member of the Fernandina Beach Optimist Club, and an associate member of the Federated Republican Women of Nassau County. He also volunteered with the Lions Club, Habitat for Humanity, the Salvation Army, Nassau County Council on Aging, the Shriners Hospital, Boys Scouts, and many, many others. Perhaps he is most well-known for the legendary Oyster Road he held every December at his business, Kelley Pest Control, where he collected hundred of toys for Joy to the Children.

Recognizing Steve's great contributions to Nassau County, the Board of County Commissioners voted to rename Nassau Center Place in Steve's honor at the November 17, 2021 meeting.

We hope that you can join us as we celebrate Steve and unveil the new sign.

WHAT: Steve Kelley Way Sign Unveiling
WHEN: Friday, December 17th at 9:00 a.m.
WHERE: On Steve Kelley Way (see aerial map below)

Please note that Steve Kelley Way will be closed to through traffic Friday morning for the ceremony so you will have to access the complex from Nassau Place.

If you have any questions, please contact the County Manager's Office at (904) 530-6010 or email srobertson@nassaucountyfl.com.

-Sabrina Robertson
 Public Information Officer

11/29/21 @ 11:30 a.m. - We trust that everyone had a great Thanksgiving Holiday! Now that Thanksgiving has passed, we are ready to focus on our upcoming "Breakfast With Santa". We will have additional announcements in the coming weeks, however we wanted to take this opportunity to remind our residents about this exciting new event being brought to you by Nassau County Parks & Recreation.

As previously indicated, the event will take place on Saturday, December 18th from 9:00 - 11:00 a.m. and will feature a free pancake breakfast and pictures with Santa. Children wishing to participate in the gift exchange should bring one wrapped gift.

WHAT: Breakfast With Santa
WHEN: Saturday, December 18, 2021 from 9am-11am
WHERE: Callahan Multi-Use Facility, 543350 US Highway 1, Callahan, FL 32011

If you have any questions, please contact Parks & Recreation Director, Jay Robertson, at (904) 530-6120 or via email at jrobertson@nassaucountyfl.com. 

-Sabrina Robertson
 Public Information Officer

11/10/21 @ 4:30 p.m. - A Ribbon Cutting was held today in celebration the Crawford Road improvements project which consisted of paving the existing 6.5 mile-long, two lane dirt road connecting County Road 121 with the existing paved portion of Crawford Road, just west of US 301.

This $6.95 million project is critical to improving mobility, promoting job growth and attracting industry to western Nassau County. The project is strategically located to become a future industrial and technological epicenter supported logistically by a robust roadway and railway transportation hub. The Board entered into an agreement with the Florida Department of Transportation in March 2014 for Small County Outreach Program (SCOP) grant funding to assist with project costs.

While we were hopeful the project would be completed by today's Ribbon Cutting, the contractor had a few more items left to complete. However,we anticipate it being fully opened late next week.

Thank you to everyone who came out today to celebrate with us. If you have any questions about the project, please contact Engineering Services at (904) 530-6225.

-Sabrina Robertson
 Public Information Officer

11/3/21 @ 11:30 a.m. - Nassau County Parks & Recreation presents "Breakfast With Santa". This event will take place on Saturday, December 18th from 9:00-11:00 a.m. and will feature a free pancake breakfast and pictures with Santa. Children wishing to participate in the gift exchange should bring one wrapped gift. 

WHAT: Breakfast With Santa
WHEN: Saturday, December 18, 2021 from 9am-11am
WHERE: Callahan Multi-Use Facility, 543350 US Highway 1, Callahan, FL 32011

If you have any questions, please contact Parks & Recreation Director, Jay Robertson, at (904) 530-6120 or via email at jrobertson@nassaucountyfl.com. 

-Sabrina Robertson
​ Public Information Officer

11/2/21 @ 5:15 p.m. - Congratulations to our winners from Friday's Halloween Festival!

COSTUME CONTEST
First Place: Boss Baby, Mako Altman
Second Place: Derrick Henry, Covian Swan
Third Place: Woody, James Pickard

BEST BOOTH
First Place: All Tied Up Balloons
Second Place: Nassau Veterinary Hospital
Third Place: Nassau County Attorney's Office

BEST COUNTY BOOTH
Nassau County Animal Services

There were also 17 jeep entries from the 8 Flags Jeep Club. The best "dressed" jeep is pictured below.

-Sabrina Robertson
 Public Information Officer

11/2/21 @ 2:15 p.m. - Thank  you to everyone who came to our first Halloween Festival Friday night. We had an amazing turnout! We estimated that there were about 1500 people in attendance. We are also grateful to our event sponsors and the businesses who volunteered to set up booths and distribute candy in our trick-or-treat alley. We could not have done this without their help!

-Sabrina Robertson
 Public Information Officer