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Baptist Health Appoints Vice President of Medical Affairs for Baptist Nassau and Baptist Beaches
Baptist Health Appoints Vice President of Medical Affairs for Baptist Nassau and Baptist Beaches Baptist Health has appointed Glen Martin, MD, FASA, vice president of Medical Affairs for Baptist Medical Center Beaches and Baptist Medical Center Nassau. Reporting directly to the health system’s chief medical officer and collaborating with its chief quality officer, Dr. Martin…
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 first sales tax holiday started on Saturday, June 1 and lasted through Friday, June 14. The second exemption period will…
Read MoreCommunity Building Blocks Survey
Community Building Blocks Survey Your voice shapes Nassau County’s Future! We heard your thoughts on the Vision. Now, share your ideas on the building blocks! Nassau County is building a vision for the future, and we need YOUR input! Over thousands of voices shared their hopes for Nassau’s future. Take the quick second survey to…
Read MoreMicah’s Place Community Care Day Beach Festival
Micah’s Place Community Care Day Beach Festival 🌴 Get Ready for the Ultimate Beach Bash: Community Care Day! 🌴 Micah’s Place is beyond excited to announce our first-ever Community Care Day Beach Festival—a celebration of sun, fun, and community spirit! Mark your calendars and join us for an unforgettable day by the sea, where you’ll…
Read MorePledge the Pink Amelia Island
Pledge the Pink Amelia Island It’s time to roll out the pink carpet because Pledge the Pink, the country’s second largest multi-day cancer event, is coming to Amelia Island! With over 2,000 attendees flocking to the Island this fall (Oct 17-20), we hope you’ll get involved by either volunteering, participating, or sponsoring the big event.…
Read MoreFloridaCommerce Activates Business Damage Assessment Survey
FloridaCommerce Activates Business Damage Assessment Survey TALLAHASSEE, Fla. —  Today, FloridaCommerce and the State Emergency Response Team (SERT) activated the Business Damage Assessment Survey in response to Hurricane Debby. Business owners can self-report physical and economic damage caused by Hurricane Debby. Survey responses will allow the state to expedite Hurricane Debby recovery efforts by gathering data…
Read MoreGovernor DeSantis Declares State of Emergency
Governor DeSantis Declares State of Emergency On Thursday, August 1, 2024, Governor Ron DeSantis issued Executive Order No. 24-156 declaring a State of Emergency for numerous Florida counties, including Nassau, ahead of the Tropical Storm in the Atlantic. According to the Executive Order, there is a significant threat of heavy rainfall of most of the State, with…
Read MoreChamber of Commerce Proudly Announces Leadership Nassau Class 24
Chamber of Commerce Proudly Announces Leadership Nassau Class 24 The Nassau County Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce Leadership Nassau Class 24. This prestigious nine-month program cultivates leadership skills, provides education about the area’s most critical issues, and prepares participants with the information, tools, and skills needed to help address these challenges and make…
Read MoreSBA Launches New Business Resilience Guide
SBA Launches New Business Resilience Guide Resource To Help Small Businesses Stay Operational Before, During, and After a Disaster WASHINGTON — Today, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced the release of its new Business Resilience Guide, a comprehensive resource for small business owners who may not be familiar with disaster preparation. The guide, which has six sections to plan…
Read MoreAmerican Beach Community Meeting
American Beach Community Meeting The Nassau County Planning Department will hold its next American Beach Beach Community Planning Meeting on Saturday, August 24, 2024 from 9am-10am 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…
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