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13th Annual Big Band Bash Benefit Gala Set for February 8th
13th Annual Big Band Bash Benefit Gala Set for February 8th The Amelia Island Jazz Festival is pleased to announce that its 13th annual BIG BAND BASH will be held on Saturday, February 8, 2025, 7:00 – 10:00 PM, in the Main Ballroom at the Courtyard by Marriott, 2700-2 Atlantic Avenue in Fernandina Beach. In…
Read MoreCity of Fernandina Beach Celebrates Florida Arbor Day and 23rd Year as Tree City USA
City of Fernandina Beach Celebrates Florida Arbor Day and 23rd Year as Tree City USA The City of Fernandina Beach has received its 23rd year of national recognition as a Tree City USA community by the Arbor Day Foundation. This represents the City’s continued commitment to honoring community forestry. Communities achieve Tree City USA status…
Read MorePre-Construction Meeting Held for Westside Regional Park
Pre-Construction Meeting Held for Westside Regional Park On Thursday, January 9, 2025, the County held a pre-construction meeting for Phase One of the Westside Regional Park (WSRP). This meeting included staff from our Parks & Recreation Department, Development Services, Fire Rescue and Capital Projects Management, along with the contractor, McCall Construction Management, and their subcontractors…
Read MoreCommunity Invited to Unveiling of Bishop John Freeman Young Property Dedication Sign
Community Invited to Unveiling of Bishop John Freeman Young Property Dedication Sign You are cordially invited to attend the unveiling of the Bishop John Freeman Young property dedication sign on Tuesday, January 14, at 5:00 PM. The event will take place at the corner of North 11th and Broome Street in Fernandina Beach, a block…
Read MoreFloridaCommerce Announces Additional $167 Million Available for Florida Small Businesses through State Small Business Credit Initiative 2.0
FloridaCommerce Announces Additional $167 Million Available for Florida Small Businesses through State Small Business Credit Initiative 2.0 ~Since January 2023, Florida has provided more than $202 Million in loans and venture capital investments to Florida small businesses ~ Tallahassee, FL – FloridaCommerce has announced an additional $167 million is available for Florida small business through…
Read MoreOneBlood Bus at Rayonier in Wildlight – Wednesday, January 8th
OneBlood Bus at Rayonier in Wildlight – Wednesday, January 8th Come by the Rayonier building to donate blood on Wednesday, January 8, 2025 Make your appointment today; click the link: Blood Drive – Wednesday, January 8, 2025. Appointments get first priority, and be sure to bring your ID. All donors will receive a Donate Stae of Mind Long Sleeve Shirt and…
Read MoreNortheast Florida Habitat for Humanity Affiliates Strengthen Capacity Through Merger
Northeast Florida Habitat for Humanity Affiliates Strengthen Capacity Through Merger Two local nonprofits – both affiliates of Habitat for Humanity – are excited to announce they are joining forces to serve more families across Northeast Florida. On January 1, 2025, Nassau Habitat for Humanity merged with Habitat for Humanity of Jacksonville, more widely known as…
Read MoreAnd the Nominees Are…
And the Nominees Are… The Nassau County Chamber of Commerce Annual Awards process is an opportunity to highlight the impact of outstanding businesses and entrepreneurs throughout Nassau County and we want to congratulate every business, organization and business leader that received a nomination this year. Award winners will be announced at the Annual Awards Dinner…
Read MoreFlorida’s Statewide Unemployment Rate Has Remained Lower Than National Rate for 49 Consecutive Months
Florida’s Statewide Unemployment Rate Has Remained Lower Than National Rate for 49 Consecutive Months TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Today, FloridaCommerce announced that Florida job creators added 60,100 private sector jobs in November 2024, surpassing pre-hurricane levels and demonstrating the state’s resilience in recovering from the impacts of Hurricanes Debby, Helene, and Milton. Florida’s statewide unemployment rate has remained lower than…
Read MoreDestination Amelia Joins the 100 Collection
Destination Amelia Joins the 100 Collection 113 Seaside Retreat, Amelia Island 1380 Shipwatch Villas, Amelia Island 1207 Lagoon Villas, Amelia Island December 19, 2024 — (Fernandina Beach, FL) Destination Amelia, a full-service vacation rental management company on Amelia Island, FL, announced today that it has been invited to join The 100 Collection™ as the sole…
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