-Sabrina Robertson
Public Information Officer
Welcome to beautiful Nassau County, located in the northeast corner of Florida along the Atlantic Ocean and Interstate 95. We are proud to serve as the Eastern Gateway to the Sunshine State. From our historic island, sandy beaches, and championship golf courses to our scenic rivers, green pastures, and majestic timberlands, we truly offer something for everyone.
4/12/24 @ 4:00 p.m. - Below are pictures from the week of April 5 - April 12, 2024. -Sabrina Robertson Public Information Officer
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4/12/24 @ 3:15 p.m. - At the Monday, April 8, 2024 meeting, the Board approved Proclamation No. 2024-016, proclaiming April 2024 as "William Bartram Trail Month" in Nassau County, Florida. William Bartram was American's first native born naturalist, an explorer, artist and author whose illustrations and descriptions of nature provide a look back at a relatively pristine environment of the new Florida territory in the 18th Century. In 1733, William Bartram began a 4-year journey for the purpose of collecting plants as he explored the Carolinas, Georgia and Florida, and documented over 300 plants and many animals that were unknown to science. In April 1774, William Bartram landed on Amelia Island which he described as "a fertile island... particularly favorable to the culture of indigo and cotton." An account of his travels was published in 1791 and became an American classic and a success in Europe, inspiring the works of the romantic poets, informing 18th Century scientists about the plants and animals of the New World, and entertaining the armchair travelers on the Continent. The name William Bartram is memorialized in plant and animal nomenclature, numerous places, and sites, including the Bartram Trail, identified by a marker in Fernandina Beach. The month of April 2024 marks the 250th anniversary of William Bartram's travels in Nassau County, Florida. As such, the month of April 2024 is proclaimed as "William Bartram Month" to acknowledge and celebrate Mr. Bartram's visit to Nassau County and his contirubtions in identifying its unique plants and wildlife. -Sabrina Robertson Public Information Officer 4/10/24 @ 11:45 a.m. - At the Monday, April 8, 2024 meeting, the Board of County Commissioners approved Proclamation No. 2024-017 declaring the week of April 14 - April 20, 2024, as Animal Care & Control Appreciation Week in Nassau County, Florida. Animal Care & Control agencies across the country provide essential community functions including the enforcement of animal control laws, protecting the public from diseases such as rabies, and educating the public on the proper care of pets. Nassau County Animal Services (NCAS) continues to qualify as a "no-kill" shelter due to their outstanding efforts in ensuring that animals entering the facility leave the facility through various avenues including, but not limited to, adoptions, fostering, return to owner, and transfers to animal rescue groups. In Fiscal Year 2022/2023, Nassau County Animal Services responded to 6,223 calls for service, Additional efforts included the adoption of 1,482 pets, tranferring of 80 pets to rescue gropus, and hosting of 76 animal adoption events. The employees of NCAS work tirelessly to keep the community informed about animal control laww, how to properly care for pets, and by raising awareness for each pet needing adoption. Most importantly, they keep the shelter clean while providing the animals with the love and care they deserve while waiting for their forever homes. The Board extends their sincere appreciation to NCAS for all they do to keep the community clean and safe from infectious diseases and from animals running at large, as well as their efforts to find loving homes for animals in need. -Sabrina Robertson Public Information Officer 4/10/24 @ 10:30 a.m. - A big thank you to everyone who participated in the Waste Tire Amnesty Day event on Saturday, March 23, 2024. We are excited to announce that 719 tires were collected and will be recycled. Below is a chart depicting participation by zip code. 32046: 222 32011: 339 32097: 29 32009: 80 32034: 49 We look forward to bringing you another Waste Tire Amnesty Day in the spring of 2024. Don't forget that each household can dispose of up to 4 tires per year at no charge at the Convenience Recycle Center located at 46026 Landfill Road in Callahan. So, you don't have to wait until the next Waste Tire Amnesty Day to dispose of tires properly. Thank you for helping us keep these toxic items out of the environment. -Sabrina Robertson Public Information Officer 4/10/24 @ 10:00 a.m. The Jacksonville Transportation Authority (JTA) in partnership with Nassau County is conducting a study of public transportation opportunities in the region. The purpose of the project is to analyze the existing conditions and the changing landscape of the County in order to develop a plan to enhance transit service within the County, as well as exploring connections to neighboring transit providers in the region. The outcome of the study will be a set of short-term and long-term recommendations for transportation investments and strategies. Public participation is an important part of developing study updates. A survey was offered from September 2023 - January 2024 and a lot of great feedback was received. At this time, the TPO is seeking public input for a second online survey. Though both surveys relate to public transportation, the questions are different in this new survey. Your input will play a crucial role in shaping the future of transit services and enhancing the overall mobility options available to a community. To access the survey, click here. The deadline to complete the survey is Tuesday, April 30, 2024. If you have any questions, please reach out to Jeremy Norsworthy, Project Manager for the Jacksonville Transportation Authority, at (904) 632-5544 or via email at jnorsworthy@jtafl.com. -Sabrina Robertson Public Information Officer 4/8/24 @ 4:50 p.m. - By now you may have likely heard about our Opening of the Beaches event taking place on Saturday, May 18th. Details are still forthcoming for Saturday's activities however our Parks & Recreation Department thought that would be a great weekend to kick-off our Summer Movies Series!
On Friday, May 17, 2024, we will show the first movie in the summe series: "Soul Surfer". "Soul Surfer" is an American biographical drama based on the 2004 memoir: Soul Surfer: A True Story of Faith, and is based on the story of surfer Bethany Hamilton, a professional surfer who lost her left arm to a shark attack. With great perserverance and determination, Bethany returns to the ocean, learning to surf again with just one arm. This inspirational story showcases human adaptability and our ability to beat the odds. "Soul Surfer" is rated PG and has a running time of 1 hr and 46 minutes. Below are details about the event. WHAT: Movie at the Beach featuring "Soul Surfer" WHEN: Friday, May 17, 2024 6:00 p.m. - Event opens with food trucks and music 7:30 p.m. - Movie trivia 8:30 p.m. - Movie begins. WHERE: Peters Point Beachfront Park, 4600 Peters Point Road, Fernandina Beach If you have any questions, please contact Parks & Recreation Director, Jay Robertson, at (904) 530-6120 or via e-mail at jrobertson@nassaucountyfl.com. -Sabrina Robertson Public Information Officer
4/8/24 @ 8:35 a.m. - Below are public meetings scheduled for this week.
Board of County Commissioners Monday, April 8, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. Commission Chambers, 96135 Nassau Place, Yulee, FL 32097 Development Review Committee Tuesday, April 9,2024 at 9:00 a.m. Commission Chambers, 96135 Nassau Place, Yulee, FL 32097 Code Enforcement Special Magistrate Meeting Tuesday, April 9, 2024 at 1:30 p.m. Commission Chambers, 96135 Nassau Place, Yulee, FL 32097 Library Advisory Board Tuesday, April 9, 2024 at 3:00 p.m. Bryeville Community Center, 7280 Motes Road, Bryceville, FL 32009 American Beach Water & Sewer District Advisory Board Thursday, April 11, 2024 at 4:00 p.m. Commission Chambers, 96135 Nassau Place, Yulee, FL 32097 Agendas can be located on our website. -Sabrina Robertson Public Information Officer 4/5/24 @ 3:00 p.m. Nassau County Emergency Management and the Nassau County Medical Reserve Corp. will host hands-only CPR and AED use training on Thursday, April 11th from 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. In addition to hands-only CPR and AED training, you will also see real life demonstrations to enhance your skills and help you gain the confidence needed to act in an emergency situation. Register today at www.onenassau.com. There is no cost to participate. -Sabrina Robertson Public Information Officer In July 2023, the Board adopted Ordinance No. 2023-021, replacing the Code Enforcement Board with a Special Magistrate, in an effort to improve the code enforcement process and better serve the
community. A Code Enforcement Special Magistrate is a local government attorney with demonstrated training and experience to hear and resolve code enforcement cases. In general, the code enforcement process will remain the same with notice and hearings pursuant to Florida Law but will now include the ability of the County to abate violations that threaten the health, safety and welfare of the public. A complete transition from a Code Enforcement Board to a Code Enforcement Special Magistrate took place on April 1, 2024. The first Code Enforcement meeting with the Special Magistrate has been scheduled for April 9, 2024 at 1:30 p.m. in the Commission Chambers located at 961365 Nassau Place, Yulee. If you have any questions, please contact Nassau County Code Enforcement at (904) 530-6200. -Sabrina Robertson Public Information Officer |
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