6/30/23 @ 9:15 p.m. -
Below are pictures from of June 23 - June 30, 2023.
-Sabrina Robertson
Public Information Officer
Below are pictures from of June 23 - June 30, 2023.
-Sabrina Robertson
Public Information Officer
 6/29/23 @ 10:25 a.m. Keep Nassau Beautiful, Inc., Rotaract Club of Nassau County FL and Amelia Island Beach Ambassadors are hosting a fireworks roundup event on Wednesday, July 5th from 8:00 - 9:30 a.m. to remove fireworks from the beach. If you'd like to volunteer, visit Main Beach, Seaside/Sadler, and Peters Point before start time and find a site captain to pick up supplies (bucket, trash pickers). Be sure to bring sunscreen and water for personal use. Thank you in advance for helping to keep our beaches clean.  Pictured: Chairman Klynt Farmer; and Parks & Recreation Director, Jay Robertson 6/28/23 @ 11:55 a.m. - At the Monday, June 26, 2023 meeting, the Board approved Resolution No. 2023-122 proclaiming the month of July 2023 as Park & Recreation Month in Nassau County. This month has been recognized nationally since 1985 to promote building strong, vibrant and resilient communities through the power of parks and recreation and to recognize the more than 160,000 full-time and seasonal employees who maintain our country's local, state and community parks.
This year's theme is "Where Community Grows" celebrates the vital role park and recreation professionals play in bringing people together, providing essential services, and fostering growth of communities. Nassau County joins the National Recreation and Parks Association and the Florida Recreation and Park Association in celebrating Park and Recreation Month and the value that parks and recreation have on our community and residents. -Sabrina Robertson Public Information Officer 6/27/23 @ 8:30 p.m. It’s Turtle Talk Tuesday and today we’re going to share a fun fact about sea turtles! Did you know that the temperature of a sea turtle’s developing eggs determines whether or not the offspring will be male or female? In most species, gender is determined during the fertilization process, however the sex of most turtles, alligators and crocodiles is determined after fertilization. This is called temperature-dependent sex determination. Research shows that if it turtles eggs incubate below 81.86°F, the hatchling will be male.  If the eggs incubate above 88.8°F, the offspring will be female. Temperatures that fall somewhere between will produce a mix of male and female, baby turtles. Learn more at: https://oceanservice.noaa.gov/facts/temperature-dependent.html?fbclid=IwAR07pLtjjTEsX-JdCvPNbM2X7EXq4MaAERI2SIea331iDSO7lz66koQb0Fw#:~:text=The%20temperature%20of%20the%20developing,turtle%20hatchlings%20will%20be%20male 6/27/23 @ 9:45 a.m. -
Are you someone who loves gardening and is interested in becoming a Master Gardener Volunteer? The Nassau County Extension is seeking 15 people to participate in the next Master Gardener Volunteer Training Program. Master Gardeners serve their communities by answering gardening questions from local residents; participating in community and school garden projects; supporting youth activities, and more. Master Gardener Volunteer training program is scheduled to begin on September 7th, 2023, and that will take place weekly via online, self-paced modules and one weekly in-person activity (more than likely Sunday or Mondays evenings) through October 21, 2023. To be considered for this year's program, you will need to do several things:
If you have any questions, please contact the County Extension Office at (904) 530-6350 or e-mail Dr. Taylor Clem at [email protected]. -Sabrina Robertson Public Information Officer 6/26/23 @ 2:15 p.m. - The Department of Health- Nassau has issued a Press Release commemorating National HIV Testing Day which is observed annually on June 27th. This year's theme is "Take the Test and Take the Next Step", which emphasizes knowing your HIV status. The Release includes information on HIV prevention, as well as information on where to get tested.
If you have any questions, please contact Jennifer Bothast with DOH-Nassau at (904) 832-2644 or via e-mail at [email protected]. -Sabrina Robertson Public Information Officer 6/26/23 @ 10:45 a.m. - This past weekend, Nassau County Animal Services participated in a Mega Adoption Event held at the Avenues Mall. Shelter and animal rescue groups from around Florida participated in the event which featured hundreds of pets and free adoptions. We are excited to report that 33 wonderful canines from Nassau County Animal Services found homes during the 3-day event which ended with a total of 227 dogs and cats adopted from the Northeast Florida Region. Below are a few photos of Nassau County pups going home with their new owners. We love seeing all these smiling faces and happy pups! We appreciate the employees from Nassau County Animal Services who dedicated their time this weekend to transporting pets and working the adoption event. Your hard work and efforts have not gone unnoticed. We would also like to thank Petco Love and Bobs from Sketchers for organizing and sponsoring the event. We are so happy that so many matches were made. -Sabrina Robertson Public Information Officer 6/26/23 @ 8:30 a.m. - Below are public meetings scheduled for this week:
Board of County Commissioners Monday, June 26, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. Commission Chambers, 96135 Nassau Place, Yulee, FL 32097 Development Review Committee Tuesday, June 27, 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 6/23/23 @ 11:30 a.m. - The Department of Health-Nassau has issued a Press Release in recognition of National Cancer Survivor Month and celebrating cancer survivors. It also includes information about the Cancer Connect Collaborative, a team of medical professionals assembled in February 2023 to analyze and rethink Florida's approach to combating cancer.
If you have any questions, please contact Jennifer Bothast with the Department of Health-Nassau at (904) 832-2644 or via e-mail at [email protected]. -Sabrina Robertson Public Information Officer  6/23/23 @ 11:00 a.m.
Attached is the May 2023 edition of the 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 Below are pictures from the week of June 16 - June 22, 2023. -Sabrina Robertson Public Information Officer 6/22/23 @ 9:50 a.m. - At yesterday's meeting, the Board of County Commissioners recognized two employees for outstanding years of service.
Lt. Stephen Mattox with Nassau County Fire Rescue is celebrating 26 years with the County this month. Fire Chief, Brady Rigdon, stated, "Lt. Maddox does a great job for the community. He works at Station 20 and does a great job leading his crew. I appreciate him and all he does for the citizens of Nassau County". Curtis Wilder with the Nassau County Road Department is celebrating 30 years. Road & Bridge Supervisor, Darren Marsh, stated, "30 years is a great accomplishment. He's a hard worker and I truly appreciate his dedication". Employee Jeffrey Lott with Nassau County Fire Rescue is also celebrating 25 years of service but was unable to attend the meeting. Congratulations to all 3 of you on your accomplishments. And on behalf of the Board of County Commissioners, thank you for your dedication to the County and for all your hard work! -Sabrina Robertson Public Information Officer 6/21/23 @ 5:00 p.m. - The Department of Health-Nassau has issued a Press Release related to Men's Health Month and the importance of regular checkup, as well as being aware of lifestyle risks that can affect overall health. Click here to learn more.
If you have any questions, please contact Jennifer Bothast with DOH-Nassau at (904) 832-2644 or via email at [email protected]. -Sabrina Robertson Public Information Officer  6/20/23 @ 8:45 a.m. It's turtle nesting season! From May 1st - October 31st each year, sea turtles visit Amelia Island beaches to nest, and it's up to all of us to make their visit as safe as possible! During this turtle nesting season, we are introducing "Turtle Talk Tuesday". Every Tuesday, we will provide you with facts about our local turtle population and what is being done to protect them. For today's Turtle Talk Tuesday, we wanted to share this video of a sea turtle excavation that took place in 2021. Every day, volunteers from the Amelia Island Sea Turtle Watch walk the length of the beach looking for signs that a sea turtle has come ashore to nest. The nest is then located and roped off for protection. The volunteers return to the nest daily to check it and make sure it's okay. After the incubation period ends in about 50-60 days, they watch to see that eggs have hatched and within a few days, they return to the next to excavate it. This includes releasing any hatchlings that did not emerge from the next and counting egg shards (both hatched and unhatched). If you've never been to a sea turtle excavation, you're missing out! Visit the Amelia Island Sea Turtle Watch webpage to locate an excavation schedule. Video credit: Amelia Island Convention & Visitors Bureau -Sabrina Robertson Public Information Officer 6/20/23 @ 8:25 a.m. - Below are public meetings scheduled for this week:
Development Review Committee Tuesday, June 20, 2023 at 9:00 a.m. Commission Chambers, 96135 Nassau Place, Yulee, FL 32097 Planning & Zoning Board Tuesday, June 20, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. Commission Chambers, 96135 Nassau Place, Yulee, FL 32097 Board of County Commissioners Wednesday, June 21, 2023 at 9:00 a.m. Commission Chambers, 96135 Nassau Place, Yulee, FL 32097 Essential Housing Advisory Committee Wednesday, June 21, 2023 at 4:00 p.m. Commission Chambers, 96135 Nassau Place, Yulee, FL 32097 Conditional Use & Variance Board Thursday, June 22, 2023 at 6:30 p.m. Commission Chambers, 96135 Nassau Place, Yulee, FL 32097 Agendas can be found on our website. -Sabrina Robertson Public Information Officer |
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