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City of Fernandina Beach Post-Storm Tree Removal

9/29/2022

Post-Storm Tree Removal: What should you do?

A property owner has the right to immediately remove any tree damaged by disease, fire, windstorm, lightning, or other acts of nature, which pose an imminent danger to life or property. There is no fee for emergency tree removals. We strongly encourage property owners to take pictures of any trees requiring emergency removal prior to its removal to keep for your records. If you have any questions, please call the City’s Planning and Conservation Department at (904) 310-3480.

Important Facts:

The City of Fernandina Beach tree protection and permitting requirements only apply to trees that are 5” (five inches) or greater in diameter at breast height measured 4 ½ feet from the base of the tree. Smaller diameter trees can be removed without a permit.
If a protected tree has been damaged but does not pose an immediate safety hazard, the property owner should document the damage showing the need to remove the tree and contact the City’s Arborist or a 3rd party arborist to obtain a hazard risk assessment before the tree is removed. The City’s Arborist, Dave Neville, can be contacted at dneville@fbfl.org or at 904-310-3480 if you need assistance.
Property owners are cautioned to deal only with licensed contractors. The City cannot issue recommendations or referrals of a specific contractor for removal. Business licensing information can be verified through the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation website search feature at https://www.myfloridalicense.com/wl11.asp?mode=0&SID=
The City suggests that the property owner obtain the cost of all work in writing before the work is started and the work statement clearly states the quantity of work that will be done, payment terms and how debris removal will be handled.

Hurricane Ian Damage Reporting

9/29/2022

9/28/22 @ 4:35 p.m.
DAMAGE REPORTING

To report damage to property as a result of the storm please use this request form. This includes anything life-threatening or dangerous to public safety, such as flooding, live power lines down, large branches or other debris in the road.

Click here to access the reporting system.

If you have any questions, please contact Nassau County Emergency Management at (904) 548-0900.

Nassau County School District Announces Closures Ahead of Hurricane Ian

9/27/2022

Schools in Nassau County School District will be CLOSED on Thursday, September 29, and Friday, September 30. All afterschool activities will be canceled for Wednesday - Friday of this week.

We will continue to provide updates through Parentlink and social media. For additional information, please visit nassau.k12.fl.us.

FSCJ Announces Closure as Hurricane Ian Approaches

9/27/2022

Based on recent information from the National Weather Service and local government agencies, all classes and activities on all FSCJ campuses and centers are canceled Wednesday, September 28, 2022 through Friday, September 30, including online classes. In addition, all faculty and administrative offices will also be closed Wednesday through Friday. Employees who are classified as essential personnel will be contacted by their supervisors to discuss work schedules.

At this time, classes will resume and all locations will reopen on Saturday, October 1 at regularly scheduled times. FSCJ’s Emergency Management Team will continue to meet daily, monitoring any potential impacts to our campuses and centers as a result of weather conditions in our area. A decision on weekend classes will be made no later than Friday, September 30 at noon.

The safety and security of our employees, along with our students, is of utmost importance. Due to the uncertainty of the storm, any changes to this plan will be communicated through available FSCJ communications channels.

Board of County Commissioners Newsletter for August 2022

9/27/2022

9/26/22 @ 3:50 p.m.

Attached is the August 2022 edition of the Board of County Commissioner's newsletter. This monthly publication features a variety of information related to projects and activities for departments under the Board. It also includes information about road projects, special events, adopted policies and procedures, budget discussions and more!

-Sabrina Robertson
Public Information Officer

Story & Song Bookstore Bistro to Host Multi-Genre Writing Event Tuesday, September 27

9/27/2022

Julia McDermott

George Weinstein

Madeline Martin

Amelia Island Writers present Multi-Genre Writing, Tuesday, Sept. 27, 4-6 p.m., Story & Song Bookstore, Amelia Park in Fernandina Beach, Fla.

Special guest is George Weinstein, Director of Atlanta Writers Club and Atlanta Writers Conference. Published in multiple styles of writing, George is joined by Julia McDermott, local multi-genre author, who relocated here from Atlanta. Moderating the program is bestselling author, Madeline Martin.

They will discuss their inspiration for writing successfully in several styles, as well as mixed genre, which is gaining popularity with readers.

Working with an agent as a writer of multiple categories, publishing, and marketing of their work are among the points covered.

A selection of their books will be available for purchase. Drawings will be held for several books and prizes. This program is open to the public. Amelia Island Writers is a chapter of Florida Writers Association.

City of Fernandina Beach Signs Emergency Declaration Related to Hurricane Ian

9/27/2022

A message from the City Manager:

In accordance with appropriate City Code provisions, Mayor Lednovich and I have signed a formal State of Emergency Declaration related to Hurricane Ian, effective 12:01 AM, September 27, 2022. The Declaration is attached (below).

Please continue your preparations for the storm. City staff will keep you (and the community) informed of additional developments.

Friends of the Fernandina Beach Library Fall Book Sale to be Held October 20-22 at Peck Gym

9/26/2022

The Friends of the Fernandina Beach Library’s Fall Book Sale will be held October 20-21-22 at the Peck Gymnasium, 510 S. 10th St, Fernandina Beach.

Thousands of books will be on sale, all sorted into categories that will make it easy to find your favorite authors and subjects. Whether you like fiction or non-fiction, hardcover or paperback, there’s a treasure trove to pick from that includes mysteries, romance, history, WWII, biographies, memoirs, cookbooks, poetry, gardening, decorating, religion, philosophy, arts, and hobbies. There are also coffee table books, old and unusual books, large print editions and a selection of children’s and young adult books, CD’s, DVD’s, LP’s, puzzles, and games. There is something for everyone and most items are $3 or less!

The Book Sale is open to the public on Thursday, October 20 and Friday, October 21 from 9:30am until 5:00pm. On Saturday, October 22, the times are 9:30am to 2:00pm.

On Wednesday, October 19, Friends of the Library members can preview the sale from 5:00 to 7:00pm. Non-members may join at the door.

If you’re interested in joining the Friends of the Library now, go to FERNANDINAFOL.ORG or call 904-3321-6529.

If you’d like to help with the Book Sale, contact us at booksale@fernandinafol.org.

Think Christmas gifts for book lovers! Think of all the wonderful reading you’ll have for yourself all winter! But don’t think too long. Put the Friends of the Library Book Sale on your calendar now!
All proceeds from the Book Sale support the Fernandina Beach Library.

Tourism Industry Annual Marketing Meeting - RSVP Today!

9/23/2022

You are part of an elite destination operation, those with the "need for speed" are asked to gather each year.

Please join Amelia Island Convention & Visitors Bureau on 9/30/22 at The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island for this year's "Top Gun" Tourism Industry Meeting, (complementary valet parking).

8:30am Networking hour - meet your fellow wingmen
9:00am Session begins - fall in for the classified industry briefing

We will cover the current state of tourism, walk through the 2023 marketing flight plan, and launch the cooperative marketing opportunities for partners.

We will catapult you off the carrier at approximately 11:00am!

Nassau County Sheriff's Office to Host First "Spaghetti with the Sheriff" Fundraiser

9/22/2022

The Nassau County Sheriff’s Office and NCSO Charities, Inc. is hosting their very first “Spaghetti with the Sheriff” fundraiser on Monday November 7th at Amelia Island Brewing Company at 316 Centre St. in Fernandina Beach from 5:00pm – 8:00pm.

Tickets are $13.00 for Spaghetti with Sauce or $16.00 for Spaghetti with Meatballs. All dinners will include a non-alcoholic beverage (tea, soda or water), a fresh salad and a roll. What a DEAL! So bring the family out, chat with Sheriff Bill Leeper and NCSO Personnel to support a great cause!

Pre-sale tickets are available for purchase by stopping by the Nassau County Sheriff’s Office Reception Window at 77151 Citizens Circle Yulee, FL 32097. Acceptable forms of payment are cash or credit/debit cards. All proceeds from this fundraiser will benefit “Shop with a Cop.”