7/31/24 @ 8:40 a.m. - The Nassau County Planning Department will hold its next American Beach Beach Community Planning Meeting on Saturday, August 24, 2024 from 9am-10am at the American Beach Community Center. This event, "American Beach Crossroads", will focus on discussions around neighborhood planning at American Beach, specifically the "crossroads" area around Gregg and Lewis Streets.  Other topics include: 

• Update on Evans Rendezvous grant
• Summary of neighborhood vision for the Evans Rendezvous and crossroads area
• Next steps in neighborhood planning efforts

This event is free and open to the public. Everyone is welcome! If you have any questions, please contact the Planning Department at (904) 530-6320 or via email at [email protected]. 

-Sabrina Robertson
 Public Information Officer

7/30/24 @ 2:15 p.m. - The Nassau County Supervisor of Elections sent out a reminder that Thursday, August 8, 2024 is the last date you can request a Vote-by-Mail ballot. 

For additional information, please call (904) 491-7500 or visit https://www.votenassaufl.gov/vote-by-mail. 

-Sabrina Robertson
​ Public Information Officer

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. 

In previous weeks, we have discussed many steps that are being taken on land to protect sea turtles, however this week, we would to focus on how we can protect sea turtles in the open ocean. According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), vessel strikes are one of the most common causes of sea turtle injury and death in the United States. In Florida alone, injuries consistent with vessel strikes are observed in 20-30 percent of stranded sea turtles. 

In the southeast, adult sea turtles are particularly vulnerable to vessel strikes during nesting season as they often congregate near nesting beaches.

​NOAA has offered the following tips for vessel operators to help avoid hitting sea turtles: 

• Always be alert
• Wear polarized sunglasses to better see marine animals
• Follow speed zones and other signage
• Travel at the safest minimum speed in areas that sea turtles are known to frequent

Should you encounter a dead, sick or injured sea turtle, contact the Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission (FWC) Alert Hotline at (888) 404-3922 or email Dr. Allen Foley (State Coordinator) at [email protected]. 

-Sabrina Robertson
​ Public Information Officer​

7/29/24 @ 2:00 p.m. - Below are public meetings scheduled for this week: 

Development Review Committee
Tuesday, July 30, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. 
Commission Chambers, 96135 Nassau Place, Yulee, FL 32097

Agenda can be located on our website. 

-Sabrina Robertson
​ Public Information Officer

7/25/24 @ 4:15 p.m. - Below are pictures from the week of July 19 - July 25, 2024. 

-Sabrina Robertson
 Public Information Officer

7/25/24 @ 1:45 p.m. - The Board of County Commissioners is currently seeking a volunteer to fill a vacancy on the Planning & Zoning Board, representing District 3 (Yulee area). 

The Planning & Zoning Board reviews all requests for rezoning of property, zoning amendments, Comprehensive Plan text amendments, Land Use Map amendments, and amendments to Ordinances that affect the use and development of land. The Board submits written recommendations on these matters and submits them to the Board of County Commissioners for a final determination. The Board also hears appeals where it is alleged that there is an error in a decision made by the Planning Director or staff, as it relates to Zoning Codes or the Comprehensive Plan. The Board also comments on preliminary site plans and serves as the Local Planning Agency for Nassau County.

The Board is made of up 7 members as follows:

• Five County Commission District representatives (one for each district)
• One At-Large Representative
• One School Board Representative

Meetings are held on the first and third Tuesday of the month beginning at 6:00 p.m. Members serve terms that run concurrent with the District Commissioner's term.  Board members are provided a stipend of $75 per meeting and are reimbursed for mileage at rates set by the Federal General Services Administration. ​Members are required to file a financial disclosure. This is a perfect opportunity for anyone wishing to learn more about the County's planning process. 

If you are interested in serving, please submit a resume to [email protected] by the close of business on Monday, August 26, 2024. Resumes will be provided to the Board of County Commissioners and will be considered at a Board meeting in September. If selected, you will be notified in writing and scheduled for an orientation soon thereafter.

If you have any questions about the Planning & Zoning Board, please contact the Planning Department at (904) 530-6320. Additional information can also be found on the Planning Department webpage. 

-Sabrina Robertson
 Public Information Officer

7/25/24 @ 11:00 a.m. - The Fernandina Beach Library is hosting its next Passport Day on Saturday, August 24, 2024 from 10am-5pm. Appointments are strongly encouraged but walk-ins will also be accepted. 

Make your appointment online at www.nassaureads.com or by calling (904) 530-6508. 

Event sponsored by the Friends of the Fernandina Beach Library. 

-Sabrina Robertson
 Public Information Officer

7/24/24 @ 2:15 p.m. - The Board of County Commissioners would like to announce the available funding of $807,737 in State Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP) Funding for FY 22/23 and $985,689 for FY 23/24. Funding categories include construction of rental housing development; new construction of homes; emergency repairs; demolition/reconstruction; owner-occupied rehabilitation; and homebuyer assistance for first-time homebuyers. For detailed information about each category, please click here. 

SHIP applications will be available beginning on Monday, August 26, 2024, through Thursday, October 31, 2024, between the hours of 9am-4pm (EST), Monday through Friday, by contacting: 

Anser Advisory
Cameron Farris at (850) 328-2255 or by email at [email protected]
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All applications will be evaluated in the order of receipt per criteria set forth in the Local Housing Assistance Plan (LHAP) with respect to priorities regarding funding strategy goals and limitations.  Funding priority for all categories will be persons with special needs, as defined in Florida Statutes, Section 420.0004.  Awards for all strategies are subject to the availability of funds. Questions regarding the SHIP Program and application process should be directed to Anser Advisory (information included above). 

-Sabrina Robertson
 Public Information Officer

7/24/24 @ 11:30 a.m. - The next movie to be featured in our Summer Movie Series is "The Sandlot", a 1993 film that tells a story about a group of young baseball players during the  summer of 1962.  One boy becomes part of the gang, nine boys become a team, and their leader becomes legendary by confronting the terrifying mystery behind the right field wall. The movie is rated PG and has a running time of 1 hr. and 41 min. 

The event will take place on Friday, August 9th at Peters Point Beachfront Park located at 4600 Peters Point Road, Fernandina Beach. The event will begin at 6pm with food trucks, music, and trivia. Showtime is at approximately 8:45 p.m. (sunset). 

Bring a chair or blanket and enjoy the movie from our big screen or enjoy from your vehicle. If you have any questions, please contact Nassau County Parks & Recreation at (904) 530-6120 or email [email protected].

-Sabrina Robertson
 Public Information Officer