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Nassau County, Florida

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.

BOCC Newsletter for January 2023

2/27/2023

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2/27/23 @ 4:45 p.m. - Attached is the January 2023 edition of the Board of County Commissioner's monthly newsletter. This monthly publication features a variety of information related to projects and activities for the departments under the Board. It also includes information about road projects, special events, adopted policies and procedures, budget discussions, and more!

-Sabrina Robertson
 Public Information Officer

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Invasive Plants Class Series

2/27/2023

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2/27/23 @ 12:15 p.m.

Join Nassau County Public Works and the UF/IFAS Extension Office for a series of classes on invasive plants. Invasive plants outcompete native plants and animals and are harmful to our natural environment. They have also been found to degrade waterways, harm water quality and limit recreational opportunities. 

In this class series, you will learn more about invasive plants including how to treat them naturally, ways to reduce spread, and how to identify invasive species. 

There is no cost to participate in any of the classes. See flyer for complete schedule. Please sign up at: http://bit.ly/12invasives2023


All will be held at the American Beach Community Center located at 1600 Julia Street. 


-Sabrina Robertson
 Public Information Officer



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Public Meetings This Week

2/27/2023

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2/27/23 @ 8:30 a.m. - Below are public meetings scheduled for this week: 

Board of County Commissioners
Monday, February 27, 2023 at 6:00 p.m.
Commission Chambers, 96135 Nassau Place, Yulee, FL 32097

Development Review Committee
Tuesday, February 28, 2023 at 9:00 a.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

2/24/2023

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2-24-23 @ 9:15 p.m. 

Below are pictures from the week of February 17 - February 24, 2023.

-Sabrina Robertson
 Public Information Officer
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Nassau Emergency Management Welcomes CSX Responder Incident Exercise

2/24/2023

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PUBLIC INFORMATION RELEASE – 02/23/2023
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CONTACT:MARTHA L. OBERDORFER, MPH, FPEM DEPUTY DIRECTOR, EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
NASSAU COUNTY EOC
E-MAIL:NCEM@NASSAUSO.COM
FACEBOOK:NASSAUEM

Nassau EM Welcomes CSX Responder Incident Training Exercise

Nassau County Emergency Management (NCEM) will hold a multi-agency tabletop emergency response exercise in their Emergency Operations Center (EOC) February 28 – March 1. NCEM Director, Tim Cooper, is pleased to announce it will include a four-day hands-on “train derailment and hazardous materials response” training opportunity for local firefighters. The CSX Responder Incident Training (RIT) train is a specialized, hands-on training program that provides first responders with insights on how rail cars work and how to respond safely to rail-related incidents. CSX provides emergency planning assistance and training at no cost to fire, police, and other emergency response personnel in the communities they serve, but this is the first time this training will be offered in Nassau.

NCEM is responsible for the County’s disaster preparedness. The NCEM staff writes plans for and organizes exercises of county response operations for all types of natural and man-made hazards. Although the planning for this training and exercise began almost a year ago, recent railroad derailments in the news have been a stark reminder of the importance of preparedness for any incident. “Thanks to our partnerships with CSX Transportation and the BlueLinx Corporation,” Director Cooper said, “we are fortunate to have this derailment and hazmat training in our community.”

​The training will take place on private property; therefore, attendance will be limited to personnel participating in the hands-on activities. County leadership and media representatives who wish to observe the training should contact the Nassau EOC at 904-548-0900 to request access.
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CLAM Committee Vacancy

2/24/2023

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​2/24/23 @ 8:45 a.m. 

The County is seeking one individual to serve on the Conservation Land Acquisition and Management (CLAM) Committee. Candidates should, at a minimum, have skills, expertise, or demonstrable experience that relates to the acquisition of lands in one of the following areas:

  • Natural resource management and biology
  • Agriculture and forestry
  • Community Planning
  • Environmental engineering or civil engineering where work has been in stormwater or green infrastructure projects
  • Environmental regulations, land use law, or commercial real estate in so far that has dealt in vacant, rural lands
 
For more information about the CLAM program, click on the following link:  https://www.nassaucountyfl.com/1283/Conservation-Land-Acquisition-Management

If you have specific questions about the CLAM program or the role of the Committee, please contact Holly Coyle at (904) 530-6010 or by email at hcoyle@nassaucountyfl.com.

To apply, please click here. Applications will be accepted through 5:00 p.m. on Friday, March 31, 2023. 

-Sabrina Robertson
 Public Information Officer
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Author Talk With Olivia deBelle Byrd

2/23/2023

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2/23/23 @ 3:45 p.m. - The Fernandina Beach Library will host an Author Talk with Olivia deBelle Byrd on Thursday, March 2nd at 6:00 p.m. Join them and enjoy a humorous talk of Southern anecdotes. Like many Southerners, Olivia has a knack for turning ordinary happenings into entertainment. This award-winning author's books will be available for purchase at the event. 

There is no fee to participate in this event. Persons with disabilities requiring special accommodations in order to participate in this program should contact the Library at (904) 548-4660 or the Florida Relay Service at (800) 955-8770 (v) or (800) 955-8771 (TDD) at least 72 hours in advance to request such accommodations. 

Event sponsored by the Friends of the Fernandina Beach Library. 

-Sabrina Robertson
 Public Information Officer

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Employee Recognized for Years of Service

2/23/2023

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L to R: HR Director, Ashley Metz; Employee Services Manager, Tina Keiter; and County Manager, Taco Pope
2/23/23 @ 3:00 p.m. - At the Wednesday, February 15, 2023 meeting, the Board of County Commissioners recognized Tina Keiter on her achievement of 20 years of service to the County. 

Tina began actually began her employment in 1997 as a student in the Human Resources Department but left the County temporarily when he daughter was born. Tina returned to the County in February 2003 as a Benefits Specialist and for the last 20 years has worked in the Human Resources Department in different capacities, working her way up to her current position as Employee Services Manager. Last year, Tina earned her certification as a Professional in Human Resources, further demonstrating her commitment to the Human Resources Department and her desire to improve her overall knowledge of HR Management. 

Tina is an outstanding public servant and always goes above and beyond to the call of duty to ensure a task is done efficiently. At the meeting, County Manager Taco Pope stated, "Tina does a fabulous job of working within the organization to make lives better for all of us. Throughout the years, I've called on Tina numerous times to help me with insurance matters and retirement related issues. Her service is both internal to the employees and external facing to the community. It's a great pleasure and an honor to recognize her on 20 outstanding years". 

Congratulations Tina and thank you for all you do for Nassau County!

-Sabrina Robertson
 Public Information Officer   

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80's Movie Double Feature Event

2/21/2023

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2/21/23 @ 4:45 p.m.

Nassau County Parks and Recreation would like to invite you to travel back in time for an 80’s Night Double Feature Movie Event on Friday, March 10th at Peters Point Beachfront Park (located at 4600 Peters Point Road). 

The event will open at 6:00 p.m. There will be an 80’s Movie Costume Contest at 6:30 p.m. with prizes for 1st – 3rd place. Sign ups are not necessary for the costume contest. 

Then, there 
will be a showing of “The Goonies” beginning at 7:00 p.m., followed by a showing of “Dirty Dancing” beginning at 9:00 p.m.

Either relax in your vehicle and listen through a select FM station or bring a chair/blanket and enjoy not one, but two 80’s classics.

​There is no fee to attend the movie event, however there will be food available to purchase at the event.

We hope to see you there! 

-Sabrina Robertson
​ Public Information Officer

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African American Read-In

2/20/2023

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2/20/23 @ 12:00 p.m.

The Hilliard Library Branch will host an African American Read-In event on Thursday, Feb. 23 at 6pm. Join us as Reverend Johnnie Green leads us in reading poetry and other selections by African American authors. You may participate by bringing a 1-2 minute reading from any material written by an African American. Participation is not required, but encouraged.

If you have any questions, please contact the Nassau County Public Library System at (904) 530-6500.

-Sabrina Robertson
 Public Information Officer
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