​9/22/23 @ 4:30 p.m. - Attached is the August 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

9/22/23 @ 4:00 p.m. - Below are pictures from the week of September 15 - September 22, 2023. 

-Sabrina Robertson
 Public Information Officer

9/22/23 2 1:30 p.m.

The Jacksonville Transportation Authority (JTA) in partnership with Nassau County is conducting a study of public transportation opportunities in the region. The purpose of the project is to analyze the existing conditions and the changing landscape of the County, which has experienced rapid growth over the last couple of years, in order to develop a plan to enhance transit service within the County as well as exploring connections to neighboring transit providers in the region. The outcome of the study will be a set of short-term and long-term recommendations for transportation investments and strategies.

Public participation is an important part of developing study updates and various public outreach activities will support the plan. Planned activities include at least two open house public workshops, seeking feedback at local events, an online transit opinion survey, social media interaction, and email outreach. Your input plays a crucial role in shaping the future of transit services and enhancing the overall mobility options available to a community.
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We would greatly appreciate it if you could take a few minutes to complete our online survey. To access the survey, simply click on the following link: https://www.research.net/r/NasauCountyTransitUpdate. The deadline to complete the survey is January 13, 2024. 

If you have any questions, please reach out to Jeremy Norsworthy, Project Manager for the Jacksonville Transportation Authority, at (904) 632-5544 or via email at jnorsworthy@jtafl.com. 

To view the JTA flyer on this important issue, please click here. 

-Sabrina Robertson
​ Public Information Officer

9/20/23 @ 9:30 a.m.

​The Nassau County Public Library System will be hosting another Author Talk event at the Yulee Library. This event will feature local teen, Hannah Bree Campbell, a student at Hilliard High School, who till talk about her novel "Eunoia", as well as what inspires her ideas and writing. 

The event will take place on Tuesday, September 26, 2023 from 6:00-7:30 p.m. There is no cost to attend. If you have any questions, please contact the Library at (904) 530-6500.

-Sabrina Robertson 
 Public Information Officer

9/19/23 @ 3:00 p.m. - For this week's Turtle Talk Tuesday, we are re-sharing a video of a turtle excavation that we attended in September 2020. This short video provides insight on the activities of the Amelia Island Sea Turtle Watch and the excavation process. Enjoy!

-Sabrina Robertson
 Public Information Officer

September 19, 2023
 

Yulee Little League
86118 Goodbread Road
Yulee, FL 32097
 
 
Dear League Families,
 
The Board of County Commissioners has been made aware of concerns expressed by many of you and as such, we feel it is important that the County provides some information about all the wonderful ballpark improvements that are currently underway.
 
The Board recognizes the importance of recreation and has allocated significant funding to improve both the capacity of the park system and the quality of the community’s facilities. One example that our ballpark parents will appreciate is the installation or replacement of 29 shade structures and bleacher pads across the various parks. County staff has an ambitious goal to complete the shade and bleacher project in time for opening day of the spring seasons. Specifically related to the current activities at the Yulee Ballpark, approximately $200,000 has been allocated to improve the facility. These improvements include, among others, painting and repairs to the press boxes; painting of the dugouts, concession stand, and pump house; as well as new netting and fencing [backstops].
 
As to not interrupt League activities at the Yulee Ballpark, County staff elected to wait to make the repairs in the fall, following the completion of the League’s spring season. I have  had regular communication with the new Yulee Little League President about the improvements. Unfortunately, this communication may not have been received by all members of the community and may have led to the dissemination of misinformation amongst community members.
 
Each sports league that operates from a County facility is required, per their Facility Use Agreement, to notify the County of their intent to hold League activities. Unfortunately, Yulee Little League failed to notify the County of their intent to operate a fall baseball season until August 31, 2023. At that point, construction activities had already commenced to improve the facility.
 
Despite this, upon learning about the league’s opening day, County staff made every effort to remedy the situation, including a solution to postpone opening day or to install a temporary fence. The League President agreed that installation of a temporary fence was a viable solution.
 
Everyone involved including parents, League volunteers, and County staff have the same goal to create a great experience for our youth athletes. The Parks Department is working diligently to complete improvements at the park, while allowing for league activities to still take place. In the spirit of open communication, additional construction activity is scheduled over the coming months. While those improvements may cause a temporary inconvenience, the upgrades are necessary.   
 
Should you have any questions regarding the Yulee Ballpark improvements, I urge you to contact me. The County is dedicated to improving its parks and providing park users with everything they need to succeed. However, communication is always key to ensuring that everyone has a full understanding of the events that are taking place. I can be reached at (904) 530-6120 or via email at jrobertson@nassaucountyfl.com.

-Jay Robertson
​ Parks & Recreation Director
 
 

9/18*23 @ 11:30 a.m. - Below are public meetings scheduled for this week: 

Development Review Committee
Tuesday, September 19, 2023 at 9:00 a.m.
Commission Chambers, 96135 Nassau Place, Yulee, FL 32097

Planning & Zoning Board
Tuesday, September 19, 2023 at 6:00 p.m.
Commission Chambers, 96135 Nassau Place, Yulee, FL 32097

Board of County Commissioners
Wednesday, September 20, 2023 at 9:00 a.m.
Commission Chambers, 96135 Nassau Place, Yulee, FL 32097

Essential Housing Advisory Board
Wednesday, September 20, 2023 at 4:00 p.m. 
Commission Chambers, 96135 Nassau Place, Yulee, FL 32097

Conservation Land Acquisition and Management (CLAM) Committee
Thursday, September 21, 2023 at 5:00 p.m. 
Commission Chambers, 96135 Nassau Place, Yulee, FL 32097

Agendas can be located on our website. 

-Sabrina Robertson
 Public Information Officer

Media Contact: 
​Britney Guertin
Hayworth Public Relations
(386) 677-7000 x4
britney@hayworthpr.com 

9/18/23 @ 1:30 p.m.

During the 2023 Florida Governor’s Conference on Tourism (Sept. 6-8), the Amelia Island Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) won a total of five Flagler Awards for outstanding tourism marketing, including Best of Show. Their second consecutive Best of Show award, the Amelia Island CVB has now won six “Best of” honors, the most of any entrant since the award was introduced in 2005. The CVB took top honors in the Social Media Marketing and Mobile Marketing categories, accepting two Henry Awards and the Best of Show trophy during the award ceremony, Wednesday, Sept. 6, at Rosen Shingle Creek in Orlando, Florida. The CVB also won two Bronze Awards in the Print Advertising and Radio Advertising categories.

“Once again, our outstanding team has found its way onto the award stage to be recognized among Florida’s best and brightest marketers, taking a well-deserved bow as much for its consistency as its creativity,” said Gil Langley, president and CEO of the Amelia Island CVB. “We’re proud to be honored for our hard work and our commitment to strengthening of our local community through strategic, sustainable tourism.”

A fixture on the Flagler Award podium, the CVB this year won Henry Awards for its Social Media Travel Guides (Social Media Marketing), and for the Amelia Island Weather Trigger campaign (Mobile Marketing), which also won Best of Show. The CVB also won Bronze Awards for the “It’s an Island Thing” campaign (Print Advertising), and its Amelia Island Podcast Advertising (Radio Advertising).

As the state’s annual tourism marketing competition, the Flagler Awards recognize Florida’s travel businesses and organizations that demonstrate outstanding tourism marketing efforts. Each year, the Flagler Awards honor many of the countless individuals and organizations that help position Florida as a premier travel destination and pay tribute to the determined efforts of those who help ensure the continued success of the state’s most important industry.

For more information about Amelia Island, visit AmeliaIsland.com.

9/15/23 @ 1:15 p.m.

Senator Clay Yarborough and State Representative Dean Black have scheduled the next Nassau County Legislative Delegation for Wednesday, October 25, 2023 from 3:00-5:00 p.m. in the County's Commission Chambers located at 96135 Nassau Place, Yulee, FL 32097.

The purpose of the Legislative Delegation Meeting is to  hold a general legislative hearing for residents to express ideas and/or concerns ahead of the upcoming Legislative Session. Anyone wishing to speak must complete the attached Speaker Request Form and return it to David Podvia at Senator Yarborough's Office BY THE CLOSE OF BUSINESS ON FRIDAY, October 20, 2023, to be placed on the agenda. You must also provide all materials/handouts prior to this cut-off date as well. Documents must be mailed to The Office of Senator Clay Yarborough at 1615 Huffingham Road, Suite 1, Jacksonville, FL 32216, prior to the cut-off date. 

If submitting materials/handouts via U.S. mail, individuals are asked to provide three (3) sets of three-hold punched 8 1/2 x 11 copies and use the Speaker's Request Form as a cover sheet to be included in the member's meeting packets. 
 
All Legislative Delegation meetings are open to the public. In accordance with the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) and Chapter 286.26, Florida Statutes, persons in need of special accommodations to participate in the meetings, including agendas, interpreters, or assisted listening devices, should contact David Podvia at 850-487-5004 or by email at Podvia.David@flsenate.gov by the close of business on Friday, October 20, 2023. 

-Sabrina Robertson
 Public Information Officer