Fernandina Beach
Back to School Sales Tax Holiday
Back to School Sales Tax Holiday Consumers can purchase qualifying back-to-school supplies exempt from tax during the 2024 Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday. Passed by the Florida Legislature and signed into law by Governor Ron DeSantis, the sales tax holiday begins Monday, July 29 and extends through Sunday, August 11. During the 2024 Back-to-School Sales Tax…
Read MoreTara Beth Anderson Named as Hospital President of Baptist Medical Center Nassau
Tara Beth Anderson Named as Hospital President of Baptist Medical Center Nassau Experienced health care executive brings passion for continuously improving patient care to the role Tara Beth Anderson, MSN, RN, NE-BC, has joined Baptist Health as hospital president at Baptist Medical Center Nassau effective today. With an extensive background in health care leadership, Anderson…
Read MoreLes DeMerle Band Concert Benefits Seniors
Les DeMerle Band Concert Benefits Seniors The Les DeMerle Band, Featuring Bonnie Eisele will perform in Nassau County Council on Aging’s (NCCOA’s) Berkman Pavilion & Memorial Garden, 1901 Island Walk Way, on Friday, September 6, 6-8 pm. Tickets are $25 per person, and may be purchased online at https://bit.ly/4e5aaJX. Proceeds benefit Nassau County seniors. Presented…
Read MoreNassau County Bounce Back to School Event
Nassau County Bounce Back to School Event 33 local community organizations, including the Nassau County Department of Health, have partnered to bring the 2024 Bounce Back to School Event. It takes place on Saturday, July 20th from 9am-1pm at the Peck Center Gymnasium located at 510 S. 10th Street, Fernandina Beach. This event will include…
Read MoreChamber to Host Legislative Update with Senator Clay Yarborough
Chamber to Host Legislative Update with Senator Clay Yarborough Join the Nassau County Chamber of Commerce for a Legislative Update on Monday, July 29, 2024, from 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM at the Fernandina Beach Golf Club, located at 2800 Bill Melton Road in Fernandina Beach. Guest speaker Senator Clay Yarborough grew up in Northeast…
Read MoreCommunity Hospice & Palliative Care Receives Prestigious 2024 Hospice Honors Award
Community Hospice & Palliative Care Receives Prestigious 2024 Hospice Honors Award July 15, 2024 (Jacksonville, Fla.) – Community Hospice & Palliative Care is proud to announce that they have once again been honored with the 2024 Hospice CAHPS Honors Award by HEALTHCAREfirst. This award recognizes hospices that consistently provide outstanding care and support to patients…
Read MoreFlorida Department of Transportation Kicks Off Annual “Operation Southern Slow Down”
Florida Department of Transportation Kicks Off Annual “Operation Southern Slow Down” Week-Long Speed Enforcement and Education Campaign Aims to Reduce Traffic Fatalities TALLAHASSEE, Fla.— The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is proud to announce the commencement of Operation Southern Slow Down 2024, a week-long speed enforcement and education campaign starting July 15. The campaign, in…
Read MoreVacancies on Affordable Housing Advisory Committee
Vacancies on Affordable Housing Advisory Committee In May 2017, the Board adopted a resolution creating the Affordable Housing Advisory Committee to review affordable housing and strategize on ways to bring more affordable housing to our community. At this time, Nassau County is seeking two individuals to fill vacancies on the Affordable Housing Advisory Board. Florida Statutes,…
Read MoreCommissioners Huppmann and Farmer Earn ACC I Designation
Commissioners Huppmann and Farmer Earn ACC I Designation Nassau County, Florida, July 11, 2024 – Commissioners A.M. “Hupp” Huppmann and Klynt Farmer were both presented with the Advanced County Commissioner Level I (ACC I) designation from the Institute for County Government (ICG) at an award ceremony held at the Florida Association of Counties (FAC) Annual Conference…
Read MoreBarnabas Center’s 11th Annual Empty Bowls Fundraising Luncheon
Barnabas Center’s 11th Annual Empty Bowls Fundraising Luncheon Empty Bowls Event Chairpersons Jane and Jim DuCharme welcome you to support the 2024 Empty Bowls event Fernandina Beach, FL — This year’s 11th annual Barnabas Center Empty Bowls luncheon event will be held on Monday, December 2, 2024, from 12:00 to 1:00 PM at The Ritz-Carlton,…
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