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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.

Community Outreach by Nassau County Fire/Rescue

7/31/2014

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On Wednesday, July 23, 2014, Nassau County Fire Rescue Station 70, Tower 20, Rescue 30, and Sparky the Fire Dog participated in end-of-the-year activities at the Boys and Girls Club on Nassauville Road.

Firefighters educated the children about fire prevention and personal safety. As part of the fun, children also participated in a fire truck drawing contest. The top four entrants won new bicycles that were purchased with funds donated by various community outreach programs.

The winners were Hunter Mooney, age 10; Parker Dixon, age 9; Andre Lucas, age 9; and Shi An Gros Ventre, age 9.

-Sabrina Robertson
 Nassau County Manager's Office



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Attention Golfers!

7/25/2014

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The 3rd Annual City of Fernandina Beach vs. Nassau County Charity Golf Tournament for United Way will be held on Saturday, September 27, 2014 at the City Golf Course. The City and County will fight for this year's title, however this tournament is open to everyone to play and all teams will be eligible for prizes.

Entry is $300 per foursome or $80 per person and includes 18 holes of golf and lunch. To sign up, please call the City Golf Course at (904) 310-3175. Checks should be made payable to the City of Fernandina Beach Golf Club.

If you wish to sponsor the event, there are three options available:

Lunch Sponsor - $500 includes
  • Entry for four into the tournament
  • Recognition on each lunch table
  • Recognition on Tournament Sign
Hole Sponsor - $400 includes
  • Entry for four into the tournament
  • Recognition at the tee box
  • Recognition on tournament sign
You can also become a sponsor by contributing prizes for tournament winners and door prizes. Items such as gift cards, gift certificates, golf balls, and golf clubs make great prizes. You will be given a receipt to use for tax purposes.

If you have any questions, please contact Sabrina Robertson or Megan Sawyer at the Nassau County Manager's Office at (904) 530-6010. Thank you in advance for helping many families in our community by participating and/or making donations.





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94 Pets Adopted This Past Weekend From Nassau County Animal Services

7/21/2014

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We are happy to report that Nassau County Animal Services participated in a huge adoption event held in Jacksonville this past weekend and 94 pets were adopted and another 25 were transferred to Jacksonville Humane Society where they will stay until being adopted.  Congratulations to Nassau County Animal Services for a job well done!

The mega adoption event was organized by PetSmart Charities and First Coast No More Homeless Pets and featured pets from shelters and pet rescue organizations throughout Northeast Florida. More than 1,000 pets were saved overall. 

A big thank you to PetSmart Charities and First Coast No More Homeless Pets for organizing this event, as well as to all the employees and volunteers who helped to make this event a great success. Thanks to your efforts, more than 1,000 pets have found homes and will now have an opportunity to love and be loved.

-Sabrina Robertson
 Nassau County Manager's Office

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Railroad Crossing on SR200/A1A Is Now Open

7/14/2014

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Nassau County Public Works received notification from the Florida Department of Transportation that the railroad crossing on State Road 200/A1A was re-opened to traffic at approximately 1:30 p.m. today.

A big thank you to FDOT for completing this project ahead of schedule and to the public for your patience and und

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County Residents Urged to Take Advantage of Free Prescription Discount Cards

7/11/2014

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In May of 2008, the Nassau County Board of County Commissioners launched the Prescription Discount Program to help citizens cope with the high prices of prescription drugs.  Since then, 25,651 citizens have used the prescription discount card and have saved a total of $809,734, with the average savings per prescription filled being $11.68. The Prescription Discount Program is sponsored by the National Association of Counties (NACo). As a member of NACo, there is no charge to Nassau County to offer this program to its residents. The prescription discount cards can be used by all County residents regardless of age, income or existing health coverage, and it’s accepted at 14 pharmacies in the county. There is no enrollment form to receive the card, no membership fee, and no restrictions or limits on the frequency of use. Cardholders and their family members may use the card at any time their prescriptions are not covered by insurance. Simply present the card to the participating pharmacy to receive your discount. The card can also be used on some pet medications.

Cards are available for pick up at various locations throughout the county including the Historic Courthouse, Judicial Annex, County Manager’s Office, and Library branches. You may also print a card from home by visiting NACo’s website at http://www.nacorx.org or contact NACo directly at 1-877-321-2652 and request a card to be mailed to you.

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For additional information, please contact the County Manager’s Office at (904) 530-6010 or toll free at (866) 474-1446.

 

 

 

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Reminder Regarding SR200/A1A Road Closure This Weekend

7/11/2014

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This is just a reminder that the railroad crossing at SR200/A1A will be closed for three days beginning at 5:30 a.m. tomorrow, Saturday, July 12th, through 8:00 p.m. on Monday, July 14th.

Motorists traveling north on I-95 wishing to access Amelia Island or Fernandina Beach will be diverted to Exit 380 and then north on US 17. Motorists traveling south on I-95 wishing to access Amelia Island or Fernandina Beach will be directed to exit on US 17 and travel south to SR200/A1A.

If you have any questions, please contact the District Railroad Coordinator with the Florida Department of Transportation, Donna Whitney, at (904) 360-5665 or via e-mail at donna.whitney@dot.state.fl.us.

-Sabrina Robertson
 Nassau County Manager's Office


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Success By Six Scholarships Currently Available

7/7/2014

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There are currently several Success by Six Scholarships available for Nassau County residents to take advantage of. These two-year scholarships are for working families who make too much money for assistance from the State but are still struggling with the high costs of daycare. The scholarship will provide free, day-long care for three year olds from August 2014 through July 2016. (The child must be three on or before September 1, 2014)

There are currently four Success By Six centers in Nassau County: Island Academy (Fernandina Beach), Lamb Daycare (Fernandina Beach), Step by Step II (Yulee), and Building Blocks (Callahan).

The Success By Six Program is funded by United Way through their partnership with The Early Learning Coalition of North Florida and Episcopal Children's Services. For additional information, please contact Mary Caldwell of Episcopal Children's Services at (904) 491-3638. You can also apply online at www.ecs4kids.org.




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Commissioners Edwards & Kelley Graduate from Certification Programs

7/3/2014

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At the Florida Association of Counties Annual Conference held June 17-20, 2014, Commissioner Pat Edwards graduated from the Certified County Commissioner Program, and Commissioner Steve Kelley graduated from the Advanced County Commissioner Program. Neither program is required to serve as a County Commissioner in Florida, however the Commissioners voluntarily enrolled in these programs to enhance their skills relevant to a commissioner's duties and responsibilities as an elected officials.

To graduate from the Certified County Commissioner Program, Commissioner Edwards had to complete 45 hours of course work. Commissioner Edwards is now eligible to register for the Advanced County Commissioner Program taking place next year. Commissioner Steve Kelley graduated from the Certified County Commissioner Program in June 2012 and elected to continue his education through the Advanced County Commissioner Program. To graduate from the Advanced County Commissioner Program, Commissioner Steve Kelley had to complete 27 hours of coursework.

Both Commissioners stated that these courses have provided them with additional skills needed to gain a better understanding on ethics and Sunshine Laws, as well as how to handle various issues such as growth and budgetary constraints.

Congratulations to Commissioners Edwards and Kelley! We commend you on all your hard work.



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Barry Holloway President Elect for the Florida Association of Counties

7/1/2014

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At the Annual Florida Association of Counties Conference held in Orlando June 17 through June 20, 2014, Commissioner Barry Holloway was elected as President Elect of FAC’s Executive Committee and the Board of Directors.  

As President Elect, Barry Holloway will fill in for the current FAC President, Grover Robinson, as needed. He will also assist President Robinson in overseeing the Florida Association of Counties by directing policy, advocacy, and administration. Together they will focus on preserving and protecting the home rule and will remain committed to keeping services local. When asked about his appointment as President Elect, Commissioner Holloway stated, “I am excited about the opportunity to work with President Robinson on the Board of Directors. Together we will address issues that the various counties in Florida are facing, while insuring Floridians have a safe place to live, work and commute”. Commissioner Holloway is also the first commissioner from Nassau County to serve as President Elect. “I am thrilled about the opportunity to represent my county in this capacity. I will work hard to insure that Nassau County is financially stable and has policies in place to protect its future”.

The Florida Association of Counties is governed by a Board of Directors comprised of one County Commissioner from each state senate district (40); five executive officers; six county commissioners appointed at-large with no more than three of the six from counties with a population of 75,000 or more; and the past presidents of the FAC.

Founded in 1929, the Florida Association of Counties is a non-profit association representing the diverse interests of Florida’s 67 counties. FAC helps counties effectively serve and represent Floridians by strengthening and preserving county home rule through advocacy, education, and collaboration.

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If you have any questions, please contact Cragin Mosteller, Communications Director & Policy Advisor for the Florida Association of Counties, at (850) 922-4300.


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