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 5/17/22 @ 10:45 a.m. -
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Sabrina Robertson Public Information Officer (904) 530-6010 srobertson@nassaucountyfl.com The 2020 – A Look Back Photo Exhibit on Display at the James S. Page Governmental Complex Nassau County, Florida, May 17, 2022 – We are pleased to announce that The 2020-A Look Back photo exhibit is on display now through Monday, November 14, 2022, at the James S. Page Government Complex located at 96135 Nassau Place, Yulee, FL 32097. 2020 was an unprecedented year that caused uncertainty to citizens across the country, including Nassau County. Amelia Island Plantation Artist’s Guild and Gallery members Karen Bowden, Barbara Hopkins, Dickie Anderson and Sarah Edwards thought it would be interesting to put together an exhibit that showed how residents navigated through the trials presented in 2020, particularly the COVID-19 pandemic. In January 2021, the group solicited photos from the public that depicted how Nassau County residents faced these new challenges. The community response was outstanding, and they ultimately ended up with an exhibit of approximately 100 photos that exemplify how Nassau County residents persevered during a difficult time. On April 9, 2021, the exhibit opened at the Plantation Artists Guild and Gallery and has been featured at various locations including the Amelia Island Courtyard and Springhill Suites, the Song & Story Bookstore and Bistro, the Council on Aging, and the Fernandina Beach Library. The 2020-A Look Back photo exhibit designated Arts Alive as the recipient of any revenues resulting from the project. The organization provides free or low-cost music and arts instruction for Nassau County children who have little or no access to them. Any member of the public wishing to view the Exhibit can do so Monday-Friday from 8am-5pm (except for holidays). If you have any questions, please contact the County Manager’s Office at (904) 530-6010. 5/17/22 @ 9:45 a.m. The video linked below is part of the County's Nassau Now series and provides information on the Crawford Road Improvements Project. This new road not only improves mobility on the west side of the County, it also provides infrastructure needed to access the Crawford Diamond Industrial Park. This future industrial site has the potential to bring thousands of jobs to the county and diversifies the tax base, allowing for additional tax revenues to the County and reducing the burden on homeowners. -Sabrina Robertson Public Information Officer  Congratulations to State Representative Cord Byrd on being appointed as Secretary of State! The announcement was made on Friday, May 13th in a Press Release issued by Governor Ron DeSantis. (see link below)
Representative Byrd has been instrumental in helping Nassau County secure funding from the State Legislature for numerous projects and initiatives including the Crawford Road and County Road 121 improvements project, the William Burgess Extension, the American Beach Water & Sewer Conversion Project, and construction of a Public Safety Training Facility.... just to name a few! We appreciate Representative Byrd for all he has done for Nassau County and wish him the best in this new endeavor. Governor Press Release here. -Sabrina Robertson Public Information Officer Tickets are still available for the Window Workshop at the Thompson House (11 S. 7th Street) on Friday, May 27, at 8:00 am. This full day workshop includes hands-on restoration work led by experts in the window restoration trades. You’ll learn window anatomy and mechanicals, restoration vs. replacement, energy efficient upgrades, restoration tools and techniques, and cost saving maintenance plans. $25 tickets available on eventbrite.com (advance purchase required)  Florida Department of Revenue
May 18, 2022 Below is a schedule of the sales tax holidays, courtesy of the Florida Department of Revenue:
For more information, visit www.FloridaRevenue.com/Pages/SalesTaxHolidays.  Newly named ACT Artistic Director Stephen Carver We are excited to announce the appointment of Stephen Carver to the Amelia Community Theatre staff.
ACT Board President Jayne Jeney said, “Our search committee and the ACT Board feel fortunate to have found someone with Stephen’s experience and expertise in leading community theatres. We are excited to begin working with him as we prepare for ACT’s 42nd season.” Stephen is the fourth generation of his family to work as a community theatre professional. He knows first-hand the positive impact theatre can have on its community, having led community theatres for more than 20 years. He earned a bachelor of fine arts in theatre performance from Denison University. “It’s the family business, but it’s also my life’s passion because it’s all about building and celebrating community,” Stephen said. Stephen was the executive director of the Kalamazoo Civic Theatre, managing a 15-show production season and multiple venues. He was also the executive director/artistic director of the Longmont Theatre Company in Colorado, which was housed in an historic 1930’s movie theatre. He is a member of SAG (Screen Actors Guild) and has been a working professional actor with credits in film, television, and theatre in Los Angeles, Chicago, and New York, including recurring TV roles in Star Trek: The Next Generation, Golden Palace, and General Hospital. Stephen especially enjoys the educational aspect of theatre, with an emphasis on coaching and training directors and actors, both youth and adult. He is a certified festival adjudicator for AACT, the American Association of Community Theatre, of which ACT is a longtime member. He and his wife Krista, a dance and yoga instructor, relocated from Melbourne, Florida. “Stephen is looking forward to meeting ACT volunteers and audience members and getting to know our community,” added Jayne. “We can’t wait for you to meet him!” At the Monday, May 9th meeting, the Board of County Commissioners approved Resolution No. 2022-101 proclaiming May 2022 as Mental Health First Aid Month in Nassau County, Florida.
The Mental Health First Aid Act of 2015 and the Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act of 2016 speaks volumes as to the importance of mental health first aid in our Country. This month, residents are encouraged to increase their knowledge of signs, symptoms and risk factors of mental illness and substance use disorders in both children and adults. Katrina Robinson-Wheeler, Director of Community Outreach and Education for Starting Point, was in attendance to accept the Resolution. She also showed a brief video that demonstrates how some people have difficulty having an honest conversation about mental health and are unsure how to help someone who is struggling. Simply asking questions or listening can help someone tremendously. Take a moment to watch the video linked below and learn more about how to respond when someone tells you they're not okay. Lastly, know that there are many resources available to you, should you need them. Ask your employer if they have an EAP (Employee Assistance Program) or talk to your primary care provider for a referral. National Resources include the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention; National Alliance for the Mentally Ill; National Institute of Mental Health; National Suicide Prevention Lifeline; National Youth Violence Prevention Resource Center; Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration; Start Your Recovery; and the Suicide Prevention Resource Center. Additional information on these resources can be found on Starting Point's website. -Sabrina Robertson Public Information Officer 5/12/22 @ 8:30 a.m. - The Board of County Commissioners currently has dozens of bid opportunities for projects including road improvements, courtroom design/build, pedestrian improvement projects, HVAC installation, dog kennel design/build, and more.
To view Bid Opportunities, click here. The Board utilizes PlanetBids, a procurement and electronic bidding system to promote competition, provide better service and convenience to vendors, and to increase transparency in the procurement and bidding process. It also helps the County to quickly identify local vendors, as well as minority, woman and veteran-owned businesses. You will need to register with PlanetBids to make a formal bid. Follow these easy steps:
You will automatically receive bid alerts based on your category code selections. If you need any assistance along the way, click the headset image at the top of the page for FAQ's and support. You may also reach out to Procurement Director, Lanaee Gilmore, at (904) 530-6040 or via email at lgilmore@nassaucountyfl.com. -Sabrina Robertson Public Information Officer  Nassau County, FL, 5/9/22– Janet H. Adkins, Supervisor of Elections for Nassau County, alerts voters to unofficial vote by mail postcards. Several Nassau County residents have received a handwritten postcard encouraging voters to vote by mail to achieve specific election results favorable to a particular political party. Each postcard contains a handwritten message and the contact information for the Nassau County Supervisor of Elections Office.
These postcards are from a third-party nongovernmental organization and are not affiliated with the Nassau County Elections office. The Nassau County Elections Office has not printed, distributed, nor provided the data used in these mailpieces. "I encourage anyone receiving election-related material to look for the 'Official Election Mail' emblem. This emblem signifies you are receiving election information from a reliable source." states Supervisor Janet Adkins. Voters can check their official vote by mail status by visiting the Elections Office website at www.VoteNassauFL.gov and selecting "Check My Voter & Ballot Status" under the Voters menu. For any questions regarding these postcards or election-related concerns, don't hesitate to contact 904- 491-7500 or info@VoteNassauFL.gov. |
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