Amelia Island
Lewis Street Closed Beginning May 28th
Lewis Street Closed Beginning May 28th Please be advised that as part of the American Beach Water and Sewer Conversion Project, Lewis Street from First Coast Highway to Gregg Street will be closed for thru traffic beginning Tuesday, May 28, 2024. Closures are expected daily for two weeks to begin road restoration. Residents living on…
Read MoreChamber Announces Leadership Nassau Class 23 Graduation
Chamber Announces Leadership Nassau Class 23 Graduation Leadership Nassau, a program coordinated by the Nassau County Chamber of Commerce, has announced the graduation of Class 23. This exclusive program assists in the development of community leaders by providing participants from diverse backgrounds with an understanding of the problems, opportunities, and issues facing the community. …
Read MoreNassau County Sea Turtle Protection
Nassau County Sea Turtle Protection May 1st marked the beginning of sea turtle nesting season. Mama sea turtles have begun making their way to our Florida beaches to lay their eggs. It is important that we all do our part to protect nesting sea turtles and their hatchlings. Below are ways residents and visitors can…
Read MoreAmerican Beach Community Meeting
American Beach Community Meeting The Nassau County Planning Department will hold its next American Beach community planning meeting on Saturday, June 1, 2024 from 10am-12pm at the American Beach Community Center. This event, “American Beach Crossroads”, will focus on discussions around neighborhood planning at American Beach, specifically the “crossroads” area around Gregg and Lewis Streets.…
Read MoreState Sales Tax Rate Imposed on Rentals, Leases, or Licenses to Use Real Property Reduced
State Sales Tax Rate Imposed on Rentals, Leases, or Licenses to Use Real Property Reduced Effective June 1, 2024, the state sales tax rate imposed under section 212.031, Florida Statutes (F.S.), on the total rent charged for renting, leasing, letting, or granting a license to use real property (also known as “commercial rentals”) is reduced…
Read More2024 Hurricane Preparedness Week
2024 Hurricane Preparedness Week The 2024 Atlantic Hurricane Season Begins June 1st TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis proclaimed the first week of May as Florida Hurricane Preparedness Week in conjunction with the National Weather Service Hurricane Preparedness Week. The Florida Division of Emergency Management (the Division) urges Floridians to use this final month before hurricane season…
Read MoreFloridaCommerce Recognizes Small Business Week in Florida
FloridaCommerce Recognizes Small Business Week in Florida More New Business Formations in Florida Than Any Other State in the Nation Tallahassee, FL – FloridaCommerce celebrates Small Business Week in Florida by recognizing the vital contributions of entrepreneurs and small business owners in their communities. In 2024 alone, 163,992 new businesses have formed in Florida, more than…
Read MoreChamber Announces Launch of Nassau County Employment Resource Hub
Chamber Announces Launch of Nassau County Employment Resource Hub The Nassau County Chamber of Commerce proudly announces the launch of its new Nassau County Employment Resource Hub, created to revolutionize the way individuals connect with workforce resources in the Nassau County area. The Nassau County Employment Hub, located on the Nassau County Chamber of Commerce…
Read MoreEagleye Printing, Framing & More Open House & Historical Framing Sale
Eagleye Printing, Framing & More Open House & Historical Framing Sale Eagleye Printing, Framing & More, located at 1335 S. 8th Street in Fernandina Beach, is hosting an Open House and Historical Framing Sale on Thursday, May 2nd and Friday, May 3rd from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Digital Village and Mead’s Framery & Trophy…
Read MoreU.S. Department of Labor Publishes Updated Overtime Regulations
U.S. Department of Labor Publishes Updated Overtime Regulations The Biden-Harris administration announced a final rule that expands overtime protections for millions of the nation’s lower-paid salaried workers by increasing the salary thresholds required to exempt a salaried bona fide executive, administrative or professional employee from federal overtime pay requirements. Effective July 1, 2024, the salary threshold…
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