3/30/25 @ 9:00 a.m. - Below are pictures from the week of March 21 - March 28, 2025. 

-Sabrina Robertson
 Communications Officer

3/27/25 @ 6:00 p.m. 

The Nassau County Department of Health is updating its community health assessment and is looking for the community's feedback to have a better understanding of the community's health needs. Please consider taking the Community Health Assessment as it will contribute to a more comprehensive and inclusive assessment. The survey will remain open until May 2, 2025. 

If you have any questions, please contact Briana Angstman, Public Health Strategic Planner for the Department of Health-Nassau, at (904) 557-9162 or via e-mail at [email protected]. 

-Sabrina Robertson 
 Communications Officer 

04-01-25 @ 10:00 a.m. -

​At the Monday, March 24, 2025 meeting, the Board of County Commissioners recognized Pat Gilroy retirement. Hired in 1999 as a Construction Engineering Inspector with Nassau County Public Works, Pat always strived to ensure the best roadway and construction for the citizens of Nassau County. He was promoted in April 2018 to a Plans Review Specialist where he worked to ensure proper application of civil engineering principles and techniques related to road construction. This included reviewing all variance requests related to road and drainage standards; attending Development Review Committee meetings; meeting with developers to discuss proposed projects; processing abandonment applications; and writing construction plan comments.  

Development Service Director Caleb Hurst stated, "Just to say a few words today about Pat. We've been before you recently for a few different things. He was recognized for 25 years of service last year and the year before he was Employee of the Quarter. I wanted to get up here one last time and say a sincere thank you. I know that when I first started here six years ago, Pat was my direct report.  He helped me in learning what I know now about Nassau County's road construction. I can truly say that he not only helped me directly, he has helped just about every employee we've had, teaching them exactly what it means to work for Nassau County."

Pat's last day of employment was Monday, March 31, 2025. He will be greatly missed by everyone here at the County. During the meeting Pat stated, "It's time for a new journey. 31 years ago I promised that pretty young lady back there (pointing to wife China) that I would take her back to Panama and that's what I plan on doing." 

Congratulations Pat! We wish you many years of health, happiness and good fortune.

-Sabrina Robertson
 Communications Officer

3/27/25 @ 11:45 a.m. -

Just a friendly reminder that Nassau County Parks & Recreation is hosting an open house tonight at 5:30 p.m. regarding the conceptual plan for Blackrock Cove Park. The approximately 20-acre park is being built through a developer agreement with Wood Development Company which requires the developer to donate land and provide land clearing, surveys, earthwork, irrigation, and drainage. The developer is also required to provide a multi-purpose field and a parking lot. Once completed, the County will accept the property and incorporate it into the County's Parks & Recreation Department for use by the community. The County will continue to develop the park in future phases. Come by tonight and see what the County's future plans are for completing the park.

The event will take place at Blackrock Cove Park (across from Crews Creek Avenue).

-Sabrina Robertson
 Communications Officer

Join Congressman Aaron Bean for a Live Telephone Town Hall on Wednesday, March 26, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. EST. Congressman Bean will share legislative and district updates and take questions from Northeast Floridians in real time. Don’t miss this chance to have your voice heard!

Sign up to participate: https://bean.house.gov/contact/tth-signup

-Sabrina Robertson
 Communications Officer

3/25/25 @ 8:30 a.m. - At the Monday, March 24, 2025 meeting, the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) approve a Proclamation declaring April 2025 as Sexual Assault Awareness Month in Nassau County, Florida. Sexual Assault Awareness Month calls attention to the prevalence of sexual violence and its widespread impacts while promoting responses that lead to positive cultural change. Rape, sexual assault and sexual harassment is harmful to the community and affects individuals of every background. 

The theme of this year's Sexual Assault Awareness Month Campaign is "Together We Act, United We Change" and focuses on the power of working together to create safer, more respectful environments for all. The BOCC joins advocates and community members in raising awareness about sexual assault and working to build a future free from sexual violence. 

-Sabrina Robertson
 Communications Officer 

The Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) is working to construct a network of multi-use trails on Amelia Island to improve mobility and provide safe and efficient pedestrian and bicycle traffic along Amelia Island Parkway. In 2011, the BOCC constructed a trail from the southend of Amelia Island to Peters Point Beachfront Park. Then in 2019, the BOCC completed a segment from Crane Island to the Simmons Road Beach Access (known as The Amelia River to Sea Trail). 

More recently, the BOCC added a four-phase project to the Five-Year Capital Improvement Plan that would connect the existing two trails, creating a continuous 12-mile trail from the southend of Amelia Island to South 8th Street. This four phase initiative began with Segment 1 which consisted of a new section of path from South Fletcher Avenue to Via Del Rey. Completed in May 2024, this addition has quickly become a popular off-road trail for local riders on Amelia Island. Segment 1 was mostly funded through Local Agency Plan (LAP) Grant Funding from the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) which provided the County with $998,607. (County funded portion was $88,971) 

On February 24, 2025, the BOCC awarded Bid No. NC24-024 to CGC, Inc. in the amount of $2.7 million, for construction of Segment 3 connecting South 14th Street to Bailey Road, and Segment 4, connecting Bailey Road to South 8th Street. Additionally, on Monday, March 10, 2025, the BOCC awarded Bid No. NC24-003 to CGC, Inc. for construction of Segment 2 connecting Via Del Rey to 14th Street. Funding for Segments 2 - 4 are also being funded 100% by Federal funding administered through FDOT's LAP Program grant funds totaling just over $6 million. 

Mike Pikula, President of the Friends of the Amelia Island Trail, Inc., stated, "This trail will be a much-welcomed addition to the island's off-road trail system and will provide another safe walking, running and cycling venue for our residents and guests. When completed, it will be the culmination of a multi-year coordinated effort by the Board of County Commissioners, County staff, the North Florida Transportation Planning Organization (TPO), professional designers, builders and involved residents. Thank you to all who have supported trails on Amelia Island."

The Board of County Commissioners is grateful to the Friends of the Amelia Island Trail for their wonderful partnership in developing trails on Amelia Island and for leveraging their tools to assist the County in securing federal funds through the TPO and FDOT.

The BOCC looks forward to celebrating with the Friends of the Amelia Island Trail and members of the community upon completion of the final three segments. For more information about Amelia Island's Trails, please visit www.ameliaislandtrail.org. 

-Sabrina Robertson
​ Communications Officer

3/24/25 @ 11:00 a.m. -

​Elevate Florida is a new, statewide residential mitigation program. Led by the Florida Department of Emergency Management (FDEM), this program is designed to protect homes and communities by reducing damage caused by natural disasters like hurricanes and floods. There are currently two virtual sessions scheduled for Tuesday, March 25th, one from 12:00-1:00 p.m. and another from 5:00-6:00 p.m.

Legal property owners of residential property in the State of Florida are encouraged to attend. Participants will receive an overview of the Elevate Florida Program including the program process, property owner cost-share, and a Q&A session. 
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• To register for the March 25th session from 12:00 - 1:00 p.m., click here. 
• To register for the March 25th session from 5:00 - 6:00 p.m., click here. 

After registering, you will receive a webinar link. 

For more information about Elevate Florida, visit www.FloridaDisaster.org/ElevateFlorida.

3/24/25 @ 9:15 a.m.

Below are public meetings from the week of March 24 - March 28, 2025. Agendas can be found on our website: https://nassaufl.co/agendas

-Sabrina Robertson
​ County Manager's Office

3/21/25 @ 4:30 p.m. - Below are pictures from the week of March 17 - March 24, 2025. 

-Sabrina Robertson
​ Communications Officer

3/18/25 @ 5:00 p.m. - Join us for an Open House on Thursday, March 27, 2025 at 5:30 p.m. for an Open House. Speak with Parks & Recreation Staff and hear a conceptual design overview of the future Blackrock Cove Park from Designer Carlos Perez (Perez Planning) and Project Engineer Hannah Miracle (Kimley-Horn). 

The event will take place at Blackrock Cove Park (on Blackrock Road, across from Crews Creek Road). 

Questions? Call (904) 530-6127 or email [email protected]. 

-Sabrina Robertson
​ Communications Officer

3/18/25 @ 8:30 a.m. - This Earth Day, the Nassau County Extension Office and Board of County Commissioners are teaming up to offer an invasive species roundup.

Join us on Tuesday, April 22, 2025 from 9am-11am while we remove the invasive Kalanchoe from the dunes. Removal of this invasive species will help native plants and wildlife (like the gopher tortoise) thrive. 

There is no cost to participate however an RSVP is required. Register at this link or by scanning the QR Code above. The event will start at the American Beach Community Center at 9am where Extension Agent David Herbert will lead you on a brief walk to the beach access on Gregg Street, identifying various invasive species along the way. 

If you have any questions, please contact David Herbert at (904) 530-6356 or via e-mail at [email protected]. 

-Sabrina Robertson
 Communications Officer

3/18/25 @ 6:00 a.m.

Nassau County 4-H has released their Summer Camp schedule! These local day camps are affordable and feature something for all age groups and interests. To sign up for any camp, please click here.  Camps fill up quickly so don't delay! 

Questions? Please contact the County Extension Office at (904) 530-6353.

-Sabrina Robertson
 Communications Officer