Government
The Fiorentino Group Provides State Legislative Overview and Post-Session Summary
The Fiorentino Group Provides State Legislative Overview and Post-Session Summary Florida lawmakers officially adjourned the 2025 legislative session late Monday night, following weeks of negotiations that culminated in a 10-day budget conference process. Florida’s 2025 legislative session made headlines not for what it passed but for how long it took to get there. In a…
Read MoreNassau County Property Values Increase Overall for 2025
Nassau County Property Values Increase Overall for 2025 Nassau County Property Appraiser, Kevin Lilly, released the 2025 Estimates of Taxable Value to the taxing authorities, which indicates a total market value over $30 billion, reflecting an approximate 9% increase from the previous year. “Tracking and trending sales through 2024 and into the first quarter of…
Read MoreCounty Seeking Two Volunteers for Boards/Committees
County Seeking Two Volunteers for Boards/Committees The Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) is currently seeking volunteers to fill vacancies on two boards/committees. The Nassau County-Amelia Island Tree Commission was established in 2021 via Ordinance No. 2021-12 for the purpose of protecting and improving the urban forest on the unincorporated portion of Amelia Island. The Commission…
Read MoreAmelia Riverfront Restaurant Demolition and Re-Development Survey
Amelia Riverfront Restaurant Demolition and Re-Development Survey The lease between the City of Fernandina Beach and the Center Street Restaurant Group (Brett’s) ends December 2025. Due to the age and integrity of the structure, the City intends to demolish this building the first of 2026. The City has contracted with Passero & Associates to provide…
Read MoreOfficial Position Statement on Due Process for Business Development and Expansion
Official Position Statement on Due Process for Business Development and Expansion The Nassau County Chamber of Commerce exists to promote a thriving, innovative, and inclusive business environment throughout the county. We firmly believe that every business; regardless of size, industry, or tenure, deserves fair, consistent, and transparent due process when applying for expansion, relocation, or…
Read MoreFlorida Power & Light (FPL) Preventative Maintenance Training
Florida Power & Light (FPL) Preventative Maintenance Training Florida Power & Light has notified the Board of County Commissioners of their intent to conduct tree and vegetation maintenance in the Nassauville area in the next few weeks. Work will be performed by FPL’s qualified line-clearing contractor, Asplundh Tree Expert. Trees and vegetation are a leading…
Read MoreNassau County Board of County Commissioners Newsletter for April 2025
Nassau County Board of County Commissioners Newsletter for April 2025 Click below for the April 2025 edition of the Board of County Commissioner’s Newsletter. This monthly publication features a variety of information related to projects and activities for the departments under the Board. It also includes information about road projects, special events, adopted policies and procedures, budget discussions,…
Read MoreBoard of County Commissioners Workshop: Vision 2050
Board of County Commissioners Workshop: Vision 2050 After two years of community input and collaboration, the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) released the draft Vision 2050 plan to the community on April 27, 2025. Residents were able to go to the Vision website and explore the draft plan through an interactive Storymap where you can…
Read MoreFlorida Division of Emergency Management Hosts Press Conference, Highlighting Hurricane Preparedness
Florida Division of Emergency Management Hosts Press Conference, Highlighting Hurricane Preparedness FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.—The Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) Executive Director Kevin Guthrie was joined by the Adjutant General of Florida Major General John D. Haas at the Museum of Discovery and Science (MODS) Eye of the Storm event, urging Floridians to make their final…
Read MoreNassau Prosperity Alliance Annual Report
Nassau Prosperity Alliance Annual Report The Nassau Prosperity Alliance serves as a think-tank and unified coalition in facilitating certain strategic initiatives, as requested by the County’s Office of Strategic AdvanceÂment and Economic Resources related to the local economic ecosystem. Membership shall consist of representatives from the following organizations, and may be amended as needed. Individuals…
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