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Virtual Campaign School & Community Leadership Training
Virtual Campaign School & Community Leadership Training The Nassau County Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the Florida Institute for Political Leadership (FIPL), an initiative by the Florida Chamber of Commerce, is hosting a virtual Campaign School & Community Leadership Training on June 18th and June 19th from 5:30-8:00 PM both days. This no-cost and…
Read MoreFlorida Division of Emergency Management Encourages Preparedness as 2024 Atlantic Hurricane Season Begins
Florida Division of Emergency Management Encourages Preparedness as 2024 Atlantic Hurricane Season Begins Executive Director Kevin Guthrie hosted roundtable discussions with county officials to discuss preparedness before the start of the Atlantic Hurricane Season on June 1 TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – The Florida Division of Emergency Management (Division) marks the official start of the 2024 Atlantic Hurricane…
Read MoreFloridians Encouraged to Take Advantage of Upcoming Disaster Sales Tax Holidays
Floridians Encouraged to Take Advantage of Upcoming Disaster Sales Tax Holidays The first Disaster Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday will last two weeks, beginning June 1 through June 14 TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Today, the Florida Division of Emergency Management (Division) encourages Floridians to purchase disaster preparedness items during the first of Florida’s two, 14-day Disaster Preparedness Sales…
Read MoreJanice Ancrum to Speak at Chamber of Commerce EmpowHER Luncheon
Janice Ancrum to Speak at Chamber of Commerce EmpowHER Luncheon The Nassau County Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce the next EmpowHER! Luncheon scheduled for Monday, June 24, 2024, from 11:30 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. at the Fernandina Beach Golf Club, located at 2800 Bill Melton Road in Fernandina Beach. EmpowHER! is a professional…
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 sales tax holiday begins Saturday, June 1 and extends through Friday, June 14. A second exemption period will…
Read MoreBoard Approves Resolution Amending Meeting Schedule and Procedures
Board Approves Resolution Amending Meeting Schedule and Procedures Nassau County, Florida, May 24, 2024 – During the Winter Strategic Planning Sessions held on February 29 and March 1, 2024, the Board of County Commissioners expressed a desire to amend evening meeting times and to make changes to the general rules for public comment and decorum.…
Read MoreLewis 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. Â …
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.…
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