-Sabrina Robertson
public Information Officer
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.
2/17/23 @ 4:20 p.m. - Below are pictures from the week of February 10 - February 17, 2023. -Sabrina Robertson public Information Officer
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2/17/23 @ 10:15 a.m. -
Last week, Dawn Bostwick retired after 27 years of outstanding service to the County. Dawn began her employment as a Librarian in June 1995 and was promoted to Library Director in October 2000. During her 22 years as Director, Dawn was instrumental in growing our Library System into what it is today. In 2001, Dawn led efforts to partner with Florida State College at Jacksonville to open the Yulee Library Branch. Then in 2003, she led the Library to partner with the Bryceville Community Club to open the Bryceville Library Branch. Dawn also fostered relationships within the community. Those partnerships led to establishment of various "Friends" groups which work closely with the Library system on library programs and fundraising initiatives. In 2014, the Friends of the Fernandina Beach Library raised $2.5 million to expand and remodel the Fernandina Library Branch. At this time, the County has five Library branches to serve the residents of Nassau Count, all of which Dawn was responsible for staffing and operations. Dawn is also credited for implementing the Passport Program at the Library, a program in which residents can get renew their passports or obtain new passports. This program proved to be successful as it raises almost $100,000 in additional revenue for the Library System each year. She worked hard every year to obtain grants to assist the Library in costs for operations and purchase of new materials, and during the COVID-19 pandemic, Dawn secured a grant that allowed the Library System to introduce the library lockers. These lockers allow residents to checkout and return library materials outside of normal business hours. Dawn's last day of employment with the County was Friday, February 10th. The Board extends best wishes to Dawn and wishes her many years of health and happiness in the years to come. At this time, Assistant Library Director, Julie Cannavino, is serving as Interim Director. -Sabrina Robertson Public Information Officer 2/16/23 @ 3:15 p.m. At the Wednesday, February 15th Board of County Commissioners meeting, the Board approved Resolution No. 2023-008, proclaiming the week of February 26 - March 4, 2023, as Childhood Cancer Awareness Week in Nassau County, Florida. We had two very special guests in attendance to accept the Resolution, both of which are children of Nassau County employees and have shown courage and determination in their fights against childhood cancer. Mary is 16 year-old high school student who is currently receiving treatment for Pineal Parenchymal Tumor Pineoblastoma. Levi is a 15 year-old student who completed treatments in June 2021 for Embryonal Rhabdomyosarcoma. Both are pictured here with Commissioner Jeff Gray. During Childhood Cancer Awareness Week, residents are encouraged to recognize the impact pediatric cancer has on families within our community and to honor the children who have fought childhood cancer, and those whose lives were cut short. -Sabrina Robertson Public Information Officer /16/23 @ 3:00 p.m.
Nassau County Parks & Recreation is planning an 80's Movie Night complete with a movie costume contest and food trucks for Friday, March 10th. Right now, we need your help determining what movies will be shown in our double feature. Below is a link to a survey. Options are:
Please vote for your favorite and the two movies with the most votes will be the winners! Voting closes at 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, February 19th. Survey Link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/SSJ2R22 If you have any questions, please contact Parks & Recreation Director, Jay Robertson, at (904) 530-6120 or via email at [email protected]. -Sabrina Robertson Public Information Officer 2/16/23 @ 10:00 a.m. We regret to announce that the North End (Dee Dee Bartels) Boat Ramp is temporarily closed. It was discovered yesterday that a piling on the southern floating dock and gangway is broken and in need of repair. A contractor has already been mobilized and is hopeful that the repairs will be done before the weekend. As many frequent users of the North End Boat Ramp know, the northern floating dock and gangway were damaged during Hurricane Nicole. At the Monday, February 13, 2023 Board of County Commissioners meeting, a contract was awarded to Coker Industrial Contractors, Inc., to remove the floating dock and gangway from the water for repair. It is anticipated that the repairs to the northern dock and gangway will be complete within the next 60 days. We apologize for any inconvenience this closure may cause, however we are working to have the boat ramp re-opened as soon as possible. We appreciate your patience. Should you have any questions, please contact our Facilities Department at (904) 530-6120. -Sabrina Robertson Public Information Officer 2/15/23 @ 2:30 p.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. We are pleased to announce that our new Employee of the Quarter is David Hearn. David has worked for Nassau County in various capacities since March 1999, beginning as a Maintenance Helper, and working his way up to Assistant Road Director. David is hard working, devoted and passionate about serving the County. He has worked tirelessly behind the scenes to develop a new Apprenticeship Program for the Road Department so that Road Department personnel have a clear, defined career path with opportunities to advance. This program will ensure that employees obtain the skills needed to be successful in their positions and help them excel both professionally and financially. And true to David's commitment to success, Davis is working to provide a similar program for the fleet/mechanic division as well. These are just a few examples of David's service and dedication to the County and its residents. If you see David, be sure to congratulate him on being our Employee of the Quarter! -Sabrina Robertson Public Information Officer 2/15/23 @ 1:30 p.m. - The water and sewer conversion project at Amerian Beach is underway. Work has now progressed to the intersection of Lewis Street and Gregg Street. The work in this area will require the adjacent drive-on beach access to be closed temporarily beginning at 2:00 p.m. today. It is anticipated that this closure will last through Friday, February 17, 2023.
A notice of temporary road closure for Gregg Street was sent out earlier this week. As a reminder, American Beach residents will be allowed to pass as needed, however the general public is encouraged to avoid the area. The temporary road closure for Gregg Street is anticipated to last through March 10, 2023. We appreciate your patience as we work to establish water and sewer services for the American Beach community. If you have any questions, please contact the County Manager’s Office at (904) 530-6010. -Sabrina Robertson Public Information Officer Pictured: Commissioner John Martin; American Beach Water & Sewer District Advisory Board Chairman, Erving Gilyard; West Nassau Museum of History representative, John Hendricks; Executive Director of the Amelia Island Museum of History, Phyllis Davis; and Education Director for the Amelia Island Museum of History, Thea Seagraves 2/15/23 @ 1:20 p.m. - Black History Month is recognized annually in February to focus attention on the contributions of African Americans in the United States.
At the Monday, February 13, 2023 meeting, the Board of County Commissioners approved Resolution No. 2023-005 declaring February 2023 as Black History Month in Nassau County, Florida, to celebrate the cultural contributions made by black Americans in history, society and culture in both the United States and Nassau County, Florida. This month, residents are encouraged to familiarize themselves with black history by visiting one of the three local museums (A.L. Lewis Museum at American Beach, the Amelia Island Museum of History, or the West Nassau Museum of History); by participating in black history events throughout the community; and by reviewing educational resources available at the Nassau County Public Library. The Board is pleased to celebrate Nassau County's diverse heritage and culture and will continue its efforts to create a community that is peaceful and prosperous for all. -Sabrina Robertson Public Information Officer
2/13/23 @ 3:00 p.m. - Below are public meetings scheduled for this week:
Board of County Commissioners Monday, February 13, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. AND Wednesday, February 15, 2023 at 9:00 a.m. Commission Chambers, 96135 Nassau Place, Yulee, FL 32097 Development Review Committee Tuesday, February 14, 2023 at 9:00 a.m. Commission Chambers, 96135 Nassau Place, Yulee, FL 32097 Code Enforcement Board Tuesday, February 14, 2023 at 6:30 p.m. Commission Chambers, 96135 Nassau Place, Yulee, FL 32097 Library Advisory Board Wednesday, February 15, 2023 at 3:00 p.m. Commission Chambers, 96135 Nassau Place, Yulee, FL 32097 Agendas can be located on our website. -Sabrina Robertson Public Information Officer |
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