11/22/24 @ 4:00 p.m. - Below are pictures from the week of November 15 - November 22, 2024. 

-Sabrina Robertson
​ Public Information Officer

11/21/24 @ 6:00 a.m.

​The Community Stewards of Yulee, Inc. is a local non-profit organization who serves the Yulee community by hosting charity events and promoting community engagement. For the second year, they are hosting a holiday light decorating contest, "Light Up Yulee" and are encouraging homeowners and businesses west of the Shave Bridge to east of I-95 and on US 17 south and north to the County line to decorate their properties for the holiday season. 

To enter the contest, email a photo of your decorated property to [email protected] anytime between November 24 and December 20, 2024. Entries will be judged on attractiveness, creativity and scale of holiday-themed decor. Decorations should be tasteful and kid friendly. Entries will be judged by a judging committee and will be announced to the public in January 2025.

For additional information, please contact the Community Stewards of Yulee, Inc. at (904) 524-3758 or via email at [email protected]. 

​-Sabrina Robertson
 Public Information Officer

11/21/24 @ 9:45 a.m. - Please be advised that the access to Felmor Road from State Road 200 will be closed to traffic beginning on Monday, November 25th through Wednesday, November 27, 2024, for the installation of a new force main pipe. Local traffic will be able to access Felmor Road from Pages Dairy. Message boards have been installed and detour signs will be placed before work begins. 

Should you have any questions, please contact A.J. Johns, Inc. at (904) 208-4188 or e-mail Project Manager Caleb Hurlbert at [email protected]. 

-Sabrina Robertson
 Public Information Officer

11/20/24 @ 10:30 a.m. 

In January 2022, County Manager Taco Pope, instituted new Customer Care Standards to govern both internal and external interactions and to create a more positive work environment. Part of this initiative includes an Employee Recognition Program in which employees can nominate co-workers who have demonstrated Nassau County's Customer Care Standards and/or has provided exceptional performance beyond established duties and responsibilities. 

At this morning's Board of County Commissioners Meeting, three employees were recognized as the new Employees of the Quarter due to collective efforts in the Planning Department. The Planning Department had several vacancies and as a result, needed help from other departments to keep things running smoothly. Holly Coyle from the Department of Strategic Advancement, Katie Brock from the County Manager's Office, and Susan Gilbert (formerly) of the County Attorney's Office spent approximately 3 months assisting the Planning Department, filling vacant roles, reviewing procedures and implementing new procedures to enhance the department's function and improve processes. 

Planning Director Elizabeth Backe stated, "We thank the County Manager for sharing them with us at and having this idea and concept at a time when our department was short-staffed. All three of these ladies are humble, smart, they never seek the limelight or recognition, they have a great internal drive to succeed, impressive work ethic, not afraid to get "into the weeds" on issues, and they think about how to make process improvements and not just accept the status quo of "that's how it's always been done." They really represent the best and the brightest of Nassau County employees and are exemplary models of what it means to serve the public."

Thank you Holly, Katie and Susan for all your efforts in helping the Planning Department during their time of need, and for the exceptional jobs you do every day for Nassau County and its residents. 

-Sabrina Robertson
 Public Information Officer

11/20/24 @ 8:30 a.m. - Nassau County Parks & Recreation is pleased to announce the 4th Annual Breakfast With Santa. This event features a free pancake breakfast and pictures with Santa. Following breakfast, there will also be a gift exchange with presents handed out by Santa himself.  To participate in the gift exchange, please bring one wrapped gift per child. (priced under $20)

WHAT: 4th Annual Breakfast With Santa
WHEN: Saturday, December 14, 2024 from 9:00 - 11:00 a.m. 
WHERE: Callahan Multi-Use Facility, 543350 US Highway 1, Callahan

If you have any questions, please contact Parks & Recreation Director Jay Robertson at (904) 530-6120 or via e-mail at [email protected]. 

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-Sabrina Robertson
 Public Information Officer

11/19/24 @ 3:00 p.m. - The Florida Department of Transportation issued the below Press Release yesterday notifying the public of the upcoming resurfacing of SR 200 from Nassauville Road to the Amelia River/Shave Bridge.

​We appreciate the efforts of State Representative Dean Black on getting this much needed project moved up from 2025. 


Florida Department of Transportation
1109 South Marion Avenue
Lake City, Florida 32025-5874

RON DESANTIS
GOVERNOR

JARED W. PERDUE, P.E.
SECRETARY

For Immediate Release
Nov. 18, 2024
Contact: FDOT District 2 Communications
(904) 360-5582 | [email protected]

FDOT Scheduled to Begin Resurfacing State Road A1A/State Road 200 on Nov. 25
 
NASSAU COUNTY, Fla. – Resurfacing of State Road A1A (State Road 200) between O’Neil Scott Road and the Amelia River is scheduled to begin Nov. 25. Improvements under this project include milling and resurfacing, shoulder treatment, guardrail, highway signing and other incidental construction.
 
Traffic will be maintained in accordance with FDOT design standards throughout the project. Drivers can expect single lane closures between 7 p.m. and 6 a.m. Monday through Friday. No lane closures will be allowed 6 a.m. through 7 p.m. Drivers should exercise caution during construction.
 
Preferred Materials was awarded the $4 million project, which is expected to be completed by spring 2025, weather and unforeseen circumstances permitting.

Stay informed about lane closures and roadwork in your area by following FDOT District 2 at @MyFDOT_NEFL on X (formerly Twitter) at MyFDOTNEFL on Facebook or by visiting nflroads.com. Drivers seeking real-time traffic alerts may visit www.FL511.com or download the FL511 app.
 
NFLRoads.com | X: @MyFDOT_NEFL | Facebook: @MyFDOTNEFL
 
The Florida Department of Transportation’s mission is to provide a safe statewide transportation system that promotes the efficient movement of people and goods, supports the state’s economic competitiveness, prioritizes Florida’s environment and natural resources, and preserves the quality of life and connectedness of the state’s communities.
 
 

11/18/24 @ 10:30 a.m. - 

The County launched Nassau Florida Vision 2050, a collaborative 18-month process involving local leaders, residents, businesses, and stakeholders to shape the future of our community. This planning process and the resulting policies will be critical for the ability to promote and manage growth as well as, protect and enhance key areas of importance while accommodating future trends. This includes identifying what makes the community unique, establishing the vision of what Nassau County desires to become in the future, and providing the necessary baseline for an update to the County’s Comprehensive Plan.  

On Wednesday, October 16, 2024, the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) hosted a Workshop for an update on the initiative from the County's consultant Halff Associates. For the past year, Halff and County personnel have been busy studying the county's history, culture and values, and obtaining feedback from the community through a series of interviews, community surveys, and pop-up events. In an effort to gain as much feedback as possible, they have also been present at numerous large, community events throughout the year such as the Independence Day Celebration in Callahan, the Opening of the Beaches Event in Fernandina Beach, the County's Bicentennial Kick-off Event in Yulee, and more.  

The presentation on October 16th included results of the community engagement process which led to the establishment of community building blocks, a framework to achieve the community-identified goals. The presentation also included information on growth projections and a market analysis identifying needed jobs and housing to accommodate a growing County. The community’s feedback, community building blocks, and market analysis data were used to create three growth scenarios which were also displayed.  

​At this time, residents are urged to review the growth framework presentation and provide input on the three scenarios. One final preferred growth scenario will be created and included in the 2050 Vision Plan. This preferred scenario will inform updates to the Future Land Use Map and the Future Land Use Element of the Comprehensive Plan. You can provide input by completing the survey linked here. 

If you have any questions, please reach out to the Planning Department at (904) 530-6320 or via email at [email protected]. 

-Sabrina Robertson
 Public Information Officer