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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.

Board Receives Regional Award of Excellence for Newly Adopted State Road 200/A1A Corridor Master Plan

1/31/2022

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Pictured left to right: Joshua MacBeth, Planner II; Taco Pope, County Manager; Holly Coyle, Assistant Planning Director; Thad Crowe, Planning Director; Marshall Eyerman, Assistant County Manager; John Martin, District 1 County Commissioner
Board Receives Regional Award of Excellence for Newly Adopted State Road 200/A1A Corridor Master Plan

We are excited to report that the Board of County Commissioners has earned a 2021 Regional Award of Excellence from the Northeast Florida Regional Council for the State Road 200/A1A Corridor Plan. This plan was the result of a two-year planning initiative which consisted of online citizen surveys, interviews and community meetings in which stakeholders were asked to share their thoughts about the State Road 200/A1A Corridor.

This process revealed that county residents, young and old, share a desire for a safe, comfortable, and attractive corridor that connects them to the places they are seeking access to. They also desire more trees, sidewalk/bicycle paths, and social spaces such as parks and public markets. Nassau County recognizes that the current pattern of development along the SR200/A1A Corridor is not fiscally sustainable, nor does it represent the interests of the community. With the recent widening of SR200 to six lanes, its wide vehicle travel ways, unshaded sidewalks, and unprotected bike lanes, automobile transportation is prioritized. Nassau County’s goal is to establish nodes of compact, walkable areas along the corridor, linked by safe routes for bicycling and future transit, while creating a sense of place and historic identity. Five planning priorities identified include:

  • Nurture Nature: Maintain, enhance, and extend the natural environment by creating opportunities for residents to access and enjoy Florida's unique natural areas.
  • Grow Sustainably: Help stage vibrant shopping center and neighborhood growth through development that creates places for people, supports local businesses, and generates additional jobs, encourage active lifestyles, and comprises a mix of housing options.
  • Connect Communities: Improve linkages between neighborhoods, shopping centers, and amenities through a network of slow, safe and livable primary and secondary streets, trails, bike paths, and pedestrian infrastructure.
  • Catalyze Culture: Build on heritage while establishing new cultural assets that celebrate community creativity and identity in the public realm.
  • Future Proof: Prepare for a future by looking ahead to build a resilient community in the face of growing climate concern and technological advancement.

At the Board of County Commissioner’s meeting held on December 13, 2021, the Board adopted a Resolution approving the SR200/A1A Corridor Master Plan which will serve as the blueprint for plan implementation through upcoming comprehensive plan policies and land development code standards.

At the meeting, Blake Drury, Director of Urban Planning & Design for GAI Consultants, stated, “This is an important time in the life of this community. This master plan sets the vision for how this community wants to grow. There’s an opportunity to put parks and public spaces in the forefront and this master plan will create an avenue to change the trajectory of development along the corridor”.

County Manager, Taco Pope, added, “The population in Nassau County is going to increase. There’s nothing we can do legally to stop people from coming here. We have two options…. we can take a laissez-fair approach and do nothing and just see what happens. Or we can take the reins and craft a community we want. Adopting the State Road 200/A1A Master Plan is the first step in doing that. This plan promotes quality of life, invests in our community and makes Nassau County a better place to live”.

The Master Plan can be located here.

-Sabrina Robertson
 Public Information Officer

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Public Meetings This Week

1/31/2022

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1/31/21 @ 8:45 a.m. - Below are public meetings scheduled for this week:

Development Review Committee
Tuesday, February 1, 2022 at 9:00 a.m.
Commission Chambers, 96135 Nassau Place, Yulee, FL 32097

Planning & Zoning Board
Tuesday, February 1, 2022 at 6:00 p.m.
Commission Chambers, 96135 Nassau Place, Yulee, FL 32097

Agendas can be located on our website.

-Sabrina Robertson
 Public Information Officer
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Technology Assistance Available Through the Nassau County Public Library

1/30/2022

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1/31/22 @ 12:15 p.m. - Beginning Monday, January 31, 2022, the Nassau County Public Library will begin hosting one-on-one training for residents wishing to improve their technology skills. This includes basic computer skills, email/internet basics, social media, utilizing ebook platforms including Nassau County's CloudLibrary.

Training will be available as follows:

Tuesdays from 11am-1pm at the Fernandina Library;
Thursdays from 3pm-5pm at the Callahan Library; and
Fridays from 2pm to 4pm at the Yulee Library

Visit the Library's website to schedule your individual appointment today!

-Sabrina Robertson
 Public Information Officer
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Week in Pictures

1/28/2022

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1/28/22 @ 3:15 p.m. - Below are pictures from the week of January 21 through January 28, 2022.

-Sabrina Robertson
 Public Information Officer
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County Manager Institutes New Customer Care Standards

1/28/2022

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1/28/22 @ 2:00 p.m. -  As part of a proactive effort to create a more positive work environment, advance a public service culture, enhance accountability, and provide exceptional service to those doing business with Nassau County, the County Manager has instituted new Customer Care Standards to govern both internal and external interactions.

As part of this policy, the County Manager's Office has commenced a campaign to recognize employees who exemplify one of the sixteen Standards of Care. Soon, each County facility will feature posters highlighting these outstanding employees. Be sure to check them out on your next visit!

Last but not least, if you receive great service from any employee, be sure to let us know so we can recognize them. This will help us in our mission of encouraging positive interactions and maintaining a positive work environment. Email any feedback you have to contact@nassaucountyfl.com.

-Sabrina Robertson
 Public Information Officer
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DOH Nassau Seeking Volunteers for Healthy Brain Initiative Advisory Group

1/28/2022

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1/28/22 @ 1:00 p.m. - The Department of Health Nassau is seeking volunteers to serve on the newly established Healthy Brain Initiative Advisory Group. The purpose of the group is to address cognitive health and dementia in Nassau County. Key components of the initiative include community dialogues, training of local health officials and key community partners, and implementation of public health actions on dementia.

To learn more, please click here to view the Press Release issued on January 27, 2022.

If you have any questions, please contact Barb Baptista at (904) 753-1258 or via email at Barbara.Baptista@flhealth.gov.

-Sabrina Robertson
 Public Information Officer

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BOCC Newsletter for December 2021

1/27/2022

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1/27/22 @ 9:50 a.m. - Attached is the December 2021 edition of the Board of County Commissioner's monthly newsletter. This monthly publication features a variety of information related to projects and activities for departments under the Board of County Commissioners. It also includes information about road projects, adopted policies and procedures, community outreach events/programs, budget discussions and more!

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

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Betty White Challenge

1/24/2022

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1/25/22 @ 9:25 a.m.

Nassau County Animal Services has reported that they received $3,000 in donations for the Betty White Challenge! This challenge took place last week in remembrance of Betty White on what would have been her 100th birthday.

Thanks so much to everyone who contributed. This funding will assist Nassau County Animal Services in their mission to provide exemplary care for animals in our shelter awaiting adoption.

If you're interested in making a donation, you can still do so by visiting Animal Services website.

-Sabrina Robertson
 Public Information Officer

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Public Meetings This Week

1/24/2022

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1/24/22 @ 12:30 p.m. Below are public meetings scheduled for this week:

Board of County Commissioners
Monday, January 24, 2022 at 6:00 p.m.
Commission Chambers, 96135 Nassau Place, Yulee, FL 32097

Development Review Committee
Tuesday, January 25, 2022 at 9:00 a.m.
Commission Chambers, 96135 Nassau Place, Yulee, FL 32097

Joint Meeting Between the Board of County Commissioners & Nassau County School Board
Tuesday, January 25, 2022 at 6:00 p.m.
Commission Chambers, 96135 Nassau Place, Yulee, FL 32097

Conditional Use & Variance Board
Thursday, January 27, 2022 at 6:30 p.m.
Commission Chambers, 96135 Nassau Place, Yulee, FL 32097

Agendas can be located on our website.

-Sabrina Robertson
 Public Information Officer


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Week in Pictures

1/21/2022

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1/21/22 @ 4:15 p.m. - Week in Pictures for January 14 - January 21, 2022.
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