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Pledge the Pink Sponsorship and Volunteer Opportunities
Pledge the Pink Sponsorship and Volunteer Opportunities Pledge the Pink will be in town next month and we’re tickled pink to host them here on Amelia Island. There are a few sponsorship opportunities available if you’d like to support the cause (and promote your business). Likewise, if you are interested in volunteering (passing out water,…
Read MoreFernandina Beach Fire Chief Ty Silcox to Retire
Fernandina Beach Fire Chief Ty Silcox to Retire Fire Chief Harvey “Ty” Silcox announced his retirement from the City of Fernandina Beach after nine years of dedicated service. His last day will be October 31, 2024. In his time with Fernandina Beach, Chief Silcox achieved significant milestones. Accomplishments he is particularly proud of include replacing…
Read MoreUpcoming Meetings Regarding Timber to Tides Design Overlay
Upcoming Meetings Regarding Timber to Tides Design Overlay The Timber to Tides Overlay (T2TDO) is a proposed regulatory document that enforces the principles and priority actions established in the SR200/A1A Corridor Master Plan adopted by Resolution in December 2021. The T2TDO consists of Transect Based Zoning (TBZ) standards, first established in the William Burgess District, and expands upon…
Read MoreRoad Closure for Chester & Pages Dairy Postponed
Road Closure for Chester & Pages Dairy Postponed The Nassau County Engineering Department is reconstructing Chester Road and Pages Dairy Road including the railroad crossing on Chester Road. The railroad crossing section of reconstruction will be from Pages Dairy Road intersection at the Railroad crossing to the entrance of Fantastic Gymnastics. It was previously announced…
Read MoreElevating Our Community: How Chamber Advocacy Helped Transform Portion of A1A
Elevating Our Community: How Chamber Advocacy Helped Transform Portion of A1A Back in 2017, the Nassau County Board of County Commissioners were presented with two choices for the median landscaping along A1A from the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT). The options were minimal or elevated landscaping, with either choice being fully funded by the FDOT.…
Read MoreSarah Campbell Selected as City Manager
Sarah Campbell Selected as City Manager The City Commission at their September 5, 2024, Special Meeting, endorsed Ms. Sarah Campbell as its next City Manager. Staff will begin negotiating an employment agreement which the City Commission will subsequently approve at a future date. Executive recruiting firm, Colin Baenziger & Associates, embarked on an extensive search…
Read MoreFSCJ to Open Nassau Center Truck Driving Facility
FSCJ to Open Nassau Center Truck Driving Facility WHAT: Florida State College at Jacksonville (FSCJ) will host a ribbon cutting ceremony to unveil its new Commercial Vehicle Driving program at the Nassau Center. Leaders from FSCJ and Nassau County will convene to celebrate the project and the opportunities it will bring for residents in the…
Read MoreWhen Minutes Matter: Baptist Health’s Innovative Approach to Stroke Care Recognized
When Minutes Matter: Baptist Health’s Innovative Approach to Stroke Care Recognized Hospitals in the health system commended by the American Heart Association for providing Jacksonville and beyond with quality stroke care. Baptist Health’s ongoing commitment to making high-quality stroke care readily available to communities in Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia was recently recognized by the…
Read MoreUSCSF Announces Beginning of University of US Classes for 2024-25
USCSF Announces Beginning of University of US Classes for 2024-25 The U.S. Constitution Scholarship Foundation announced that on Monday, September 23 at 4:45 PM, the University of US will be welcoming students from Nassau County to begin the semester. The students invited to attend are from the four public high schools, the Home Education Community,…
Read MoreFlorida Division of Emergency Management Recognizes September 2024 as Florida Preparedness Month
Florida Division of Emergency Management Recognizes September 2024 as Florida Preparedness Month TALLAHASSEE, Fla – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis issued a proclamation declaring September as Florida Preparedness Month. The Florida Division of Emergency highlights the importance of Florida residents and visitors preparing for natural and man-made hazards. “With one named storm already having made landfall this season, I want…
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