Amelia Island
Chamber to Host EmpowHER Expo & Luncheon September 23rd
Chamber to Host EmpowHER Expo & Luncheon September 23rd Featuring Guest Speaker Melissa Nelson, State Attorney, 4th Judicial Circuit The Nassau County Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce the upcoming EmpowHER Expo & Luncheon on Monday, September 23, 2024 from 11:30-1:00 PM, at the Residence Inn Amelia Island, located at 2301 Sadler Road in…
Read MoreFlorida Residents Encouraged to Utilize Florida’s Second Disaster Sales Tax Holiday Ahead of Peak Hurricane Season
Florida Residents Encouraged to Utilize Florida’s Second Disaster Sales Tax Holiday Ahead of Peak Hurricane Season The Second Disaster Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday will last two weeks, beginning August 24 through September 6 TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Today, the Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) encourages Floridians to restock disaster preparedness items during the second of Florida’s…
Read More2050 Path Forward: Final Survey
2050 Path Forward: Final Survey Over the past year, Nassau County and the Jacksonville Transportation Authority (JTA) have conducted a study on public transportation and gathered input from the community through a series of surveys, open houses and appearances at local events. The purpose of the study was to analyze existing conditions and the changing…
Read MoreNassau Humane Society Pasta 4 Paws: Call for Donations
Nassau Humane Society Pasta 4 Paws: Call for Donations 🎉 Hey Fernandina Beach! Pasta 4 Paws is back for its 20th year on October 12, 2024, from 4-8pm at the Atlantic Recreation Center! 🌟 Get ready for a pasta party to support our furry pals in need! 🐶🐱 Last year, Chef Mike Gass and his…
Read MorePanel Discussion on Succession Planning for Business Owners
Panel Discussion on Succession Planning for Business Owners If you are a business owner, consider joining Peck Bulgin Wealth Management of Raymond James on Saturday, September 21, 2024, at the Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island for a panel discussion on succession planning. Alongside Peck Bulgin Wealth Management, experts in the areas of investment banking, merger and acquisition…
Read MoreDisaster Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday
Disaster Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday Consumers can purchase qualifying disaster preparedness supplies exempt from tax during the 2024 Disaster Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday. Passed by the Florida Legislature and signed into law by Gov. Ron DeSantis, the first sales tax holiday started on Saturday, June 1 and lasted through Friday, June 14. The second exemption period will…
Read MoreCommunity Building Blocks Survey
Community Building Blocks Survey Your voice shapes Nassau County’s Future! We heard your thoughts on the Vision. Now, share your ideas on the building blocks! Nassau County is building a vision for the future, and we need YOUR input! Over thousands of voices shared their hopes for Nassau’s future. Take the quick second survey to…
Read MorePledge the Pink Amelia Island
Pledge the Pink Amelia Island It’s time to roll out the pink carpet because Pledge the Pink, the country’s second largest multi-day cancer event, is coming to Amelia Island! With over 2,000 attendees flocking to the Island this fall (Oct 17-20), we hope you’ll get involved by either volunteering, participating, or sponsoring the big event.…
Read MoreFloridaCommerce Activates Business Damage Assessment Survey
FloridaCommerce Activates Business Damage Assessment Survey TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, FloridaCommerce and the State Emergency Response Team (SERT) activated the Business Damage Assessment Survey in response to Hurricane Debby. Business owners can self-report physical and economic damage caused by Hurricane Debby. Survey responses will allow the state to expedite Hurricane Debby recovery efforts by gathering data…
Read MoreGovernor DeSantis Declares State of Emergency
Governor DeSantis Declares State of Emergency On Thursday, August 1, 2024, Governor Ron DeSantis issued Executive Order No. 24-156 declaring a State of Emergency for numerous Florida counties, including Nassau, ahead of the Tropical Storm in the Atlantic. According to the Executive Order, there is a significant threat of heavy rainfall of most of the State, with…
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