The Nassau County Board of County Commissioners and the City of Fernandina hosted the 4th annual charity golf tournament on Saturday, September 19, 2015. A total of $4355.20 was raised for the United Way and will be split between the City and County for their individual United Way campaigns.

Twelve teams played an open scramble format at the City's golf course. The winning team with a score of 60 included players Charles Strickland, Jamie Strickland, Henry Hunt and Bob Ganger. The second place with a score of 62 consisted of players Scott Mikelson, Bill Pittman, Adam Loud, and Sam Voit, playing on behalf of the City of Fernandina Beach and earning the highly coveted trophy and bragging rights for beating the County three years in a row.

Additional "challenges" were presented at various holes throughout the tournament. Larry Brugh won the putting challenge; Justin Brugh won the Nike distance challenge; Bob Ganger won the longest drive contest; Wayne Drawdy won the closest to the pin challenge; and Sean McKendree won the air gun challenge. A great time was had by all!

A big thank you to all the players, as well as those who sponsored the event or made donations for the raffle. We greatly appreciate everyone's support because without it, this event would not have been possible.

Sponsors:

IAFF Local 3101
Westrec Marina
First Coast Community Bank
Bogdahn Group
Johnny's Electric
Partner Disposal
CDM Smith, Inc.
England, Thims & Miller, Inc.
Matovina & Company
Osprey Village
RPM Lumber
Baptist Medical (Nassau)
FPU

Donations:

The Residence Inn
OMNI Amelia Island Plantation
Amelia River Golf Club
Publix
Elaine Bowen of Salon Mariposa
Osprey Village
Amelia River Cruises

-Sabrina Robertson
 County Manager's Office

Florida Public Utilities will be replacing a pole on South Fletcher Avenue, just north of Jasmine Street. This work will require a lane closure to the south bond lane from 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. on Monday, September 28th, Tuesday, September 29th, and Wednesday, September 30th.

If you have any questions, please contact Chris Hebert, Assistant Electrical Operations Manager for FPU, at (904) 430-4710 or via e-mail at [email protected].

-Sabrina Robertson
 Nassau County Manager's Office

The Florida Department of Transportation will be hosting a Public Meeting in which their Tentative Five-Year Work Program for Fiscal Years 2016/2017 - 2020/2021 will be presented to the public. Department staff will be there to answer questions and address concerns related to projects in Baker, Clay, Duval, Putnam, St. Johns, and Nassau County.

The meeting will take place on Tuesday, October 6, 2015, at the FDOT District Two Urban Office located at 2198 Edison Avenue in Jacksonville. The meeting will begin with an Open House from 5:00-6:30 p.m., followed by FDOT's presentation of the Tentative Five Year Work Program. The meeting will conclude with public comment. For more information, please click here.

If you have any questions, please contact FDOT District Two Secretary Greg Evans at (800) 749-2967 ext. 7800 or via e-mail at [email protected].

-Sabrina Robertson
 County Manager's Office

Governor Rick Scott released the attached proclamation designating September 11, 2015 as Patriot Day and National Day of Service and Remembrance in honor of the lives lost on September 11, 2001. All flags shall be lowered to half staff from sunup to sundown. 

To find out more information about the flags or to be added to the flag status notification list, please visit the State's website by clicking here. 

-Sabrina Robertson
 County Manager's Office

Have you been thinking about growing your own produce but are unsure of what will survive in our climate or when you should plant them? Well, the Nassau County Extensive Office is here to help. Attached is a North Florida Vegetable Guide. This document includes information such as when you should plant, instructions on how to plant, and timelines on how long they take to harvest.

Here in northeast Florida, cool season vegetables and fruits are ready to be planted in August, September and October. If you plant them any earlier, they risk damage and disease due to the hot, rainy climate and exposure to mildew and bugs. Examples of produce to begin planting now includes: beets, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, carrots, radishes, strawberries, and spinach. 

For those that don't know, the County Extension offers free monthly classes on topics such as gardening, caring for grass and trees, and they have experts that can help you identify disease and fungus that may be prohibiting growth. For more information, please visit their website. You may also contact them by phone at (904) 530-6353.

-Sabrina Robertson
 County Manager's Office

The Florida Department of Transportation has provided the attached monthly status report for the State Road 200/A1A Widening Project. The report gives an overview of activities that have taken place since the project began in September 2014, as well as activities that are expected to be performed this month.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Debbie Delgado, Public Information Officer for Adkins Global, at (904) 524-3869 or via e-mail at [email protected].

-Sabrina Robertson
 County Manager's Office