-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.
12/15/23 @ 5:00 p.m. - We've missed publishing the last few weeks of "week in pictures" however work and progress has continued. The photos being shared this week are actually from the dates of November 24- December 15, 2023. -Sabrina Robertson Public Information Officer
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12/15/23 @ 4:30 p.m. - The Board of County Commissioners has been notified by the Florida Power & Light Company (FPL) that they are conducting preventative tree and vegetation maintenance around power lines in the coming weeks. Below is a site map showing the areas will work will be taking place.
For information about FPL's line-clearing program, visit flp.com/trees. Should you have any questions, please reach out to Sharon Bruce, North Florida Arborist, at (386) 262-8686 or via email at [email protected]. -Sabrina Robertson Public Information Officer 12/15/23 @ 1:30 p.m. - The Board of County Commissioners held their annual organizational meeting on Monday, November 27, 2023, during which the Board voted that District One Commissioner John Martin will serve as the Board Chairman for 2024, with District Two Commissioner "Hupp" Huppmann serving as Vice-Chairman. As Chairman, Commissioner Martin will be responsible for managing the Board of County Commissioner meetings and signing official documents on behalf of the Board. Should the Chairman be absent for any reason, the Vice-Chairman will run the meetings and sign documents on his behalf. This change will go into effect on January 1, 2024 and will remain in place through December 2024. -Sabrina Robertson Public Information Officer 12/15/23 @ 11:00 a.m. The countdown is on! Nassau County is turning 200 (est. 1824), on December 29, 2024, for those marking your calendars. To commemorate our Bicentennial, the Nassau County Board of County Commissioners is hosting events and activities all year long to celebrate our history, while also working with the community to help sculpt our future through the Nassau Vision 2050 exercise. We are excited to announce our first event – The Bicentennial Kick-off, brought to you by Wildlight, on Saturday, January 13, 2024, from 1:00 – 9:00 p.m. at Wildlight (57 Homegrown Way). This free event will include activities for all ages and interests including live music, a kid’s zone, vendors, food trucks, a chili cookoff, a cornhole tournament, and a Nassau Vision 2050 tent where you can give your input on the County’s next 25 years and win some cool swag! Featured on the Residence Inn by Marriott | Amelia Island music stage is Nassau County’s very own flipturn, an indie-rock band originating from Fernandina Beach. Special guests include: Honey Hounds, The Band Be Easy, and Firewater Tent Revival. County Manager Taco Pope stated, “Nassau Florida is our collective home. It is incumbent on those of us here now to take proactive steps to protect the quality of life and unique character of Nassau Florida so generations will come to know the place we have all grown to love. The Nassau Florida Vision 2050 exercise provides a meaningful opportunity to help chart the course for the next 200 years”. To learn more about the celebrations and vision exercise, please visit our Nassau Vision 2050 webpage at www.nassaufl2050.com. You can also find information on our Bicentennial FaceBook page at https://nassaufl.co/BicentennialFBPage. Businesses, individuals, and organizations who are interested in participating in the Bicentennial, including sponsorships and volunteering, should contact the Department of Strategic Advancement and Economic Resources at (904) 530-6010, Option 7, or email Director Brandy Carvalho at [email protected]. We look forward to celebrating with everyone in 2024. -Sabrina Robertson Public Information Officer 12/13/23 @ 12:30 p.m. On Saturday, December 2, 2023, the County hosted a community meeting to discuss the potential use of the Evans' Rendezvous, a historical structure that served as a restaurant and entertainment venue in the American Beach Community. Several dozen residents were in attendance and shared ideas on what they envision for the site's future. The site was acquired by the County through a Florida Community Trust Grant in 2004 and consists of the lot containing the Evans's Rendezvous structure, two lots to the south, and three lots across the street. At this time, the County is working with a consultant to explore options for future use. According to Principal Adrienne Burke of Community Planning Collaborative, planning efforts will include a focus on preservation, protection of the nearby dunes and vegetation, and rehabilitation of the structure, all while maintaining the unique and historic character of the community. This was the second of three community meetings on this topic as another meeting was also held on November 4, 2023. Presentations from each meeting can be found here on the Planning Department's webpage. If you were unable to attend the presentations but have questions, please reach out to Planning Director, Elizabeth Backe, at (904) 530-6320 or via email at [email protected]. The third community meeting will take place on Saturday, January 27, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. a the American Beach Community Center. Everyone is invited to attend. -Sabrina Robertson Public Information Officer 12/13/23 @ 10:30 a.m. - We had a great time celebrating at the Yulee Holiday Parade last Saturday. Thank you to David Dew and the rest of the Yulee Holiday Committee for coordinating this event each year for the Yulee community. Below are some pictures from the event. -Sabrina Robertson Public Information Officer 12/11/23 @ 7:00 a.m. - Below are public meetings scheduled for this week:
Board of County Commissioners Monday, December 11, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. Commission Chambers, 96135 Nassau Place, Yulee, FL 32097 Development Review Committee Tuesday, December 12, 2023 at 9:00 a.m. Commission Chambers, 96135 Nassau Place, Yulee, FL 32097 American Beach Water & Sewer District Advisory Board Thursday, December 14, 2023 at 4:00 p.m. Commission Chambers, 96135 Nassau Place, Yulee, FL 32097 Conditional Use & Variance Board Thursday, December 14, 2023 at 6:30 p.m. Commission Chambers, 96135 Nassau Place, Yulee, FL 32097 Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting Thursday, December 14, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. Callahan Multi-Purpose Facility, 543350 US Highway 1, Callahan, FL 32011 Agendas can be located on our website. -Sabrina Robertson Public Information Officer 12/8/23 @ 2:10 p.m. In May 2017, the Board adopted a resolution creating the Essential Housing Advisory Committee (formerly known as the Affordable Housing Advisory Committee) to review affordable housing and strategize on ways to bring more affordable housing to our community. There is currently one vacancy on the Essential Housing Advisory Board. Florida Statutes, Chapter 420.9076, mandates that the committee be comprised of at least eight, but no more than eleven members. Below are background/criteria recommended to be considered for appointment:
If you meet any of the above criteria and are interested in serving, please email your resume to Joshua Macbeth at [email protected] by the close of business on Friday, January 12, 2024. EHAC meets on the third Wednesday of every month at 4:00 p.m. in the Commission Chambers located at 96135 Nassau Place, Yulee, FL 32097. These are volunteer positions therefore, members do not receive any compensation for their time and/or service. If you have any questions, please contact the Planning Department at (904) 530-6320. -Sabrina Robertson Public Information Officer Several hundred people attended our 2nd Annual Christmas Tree Lighting last Friday night. The event featured holiday music by the Nassau Community Band, a special holiday performance by Royal Amelia Dance Academy, face painting, arts & craft vendors, food trucks, and of course, pictures with Santa and Mrs. Claus! We also added a trackless train ride this year that turned out to be a great addition for the kiddos! We are happy to bring this a new holiday tradition to the community and we hope that you enjoyed it as much as we did. A big thank you to Nassau County Parks & Recreation for putting together another great event! -Sabrina Robertson Public Information Officer 12/5/23 @ 10:30 a.m. - The Jacksonville Transportation Authority, in partnership with Nassau County, recently announced that it 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. We previously released a survey link asking the community to provide feedback. However at this time, we would also like to announce that the JTA will also be hosting two public meetings in Nassau County where residents can come and speak with officials from the County and JTA. The meetings will include a presentation and exhibits for the public's review. The two meeting dates are as follows: Tuesday, December 12, 2023 from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. at the Callahan Multi-purpose building located at 543350 US Highway 1, Callahan. Wednesday, December 13, 2023 from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. at the County Commission's Chambers located at 96136 Nassau Place, Yulee.(within the James S. Page Governmental Complex). Your input plays a crucial role in shaping the future of transit services and enhancing the overall mobility options available to a community. If you haven't already, we would greatly appreciate it if you could take a few minutes to complete the online survey as well. 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. -Sabrina Robertson Public Information Officer |
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