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County ramps up plan to spend CARES Act moneyAugust 2018 GARY D. MORGAN “We are fortunate to have the For the News-Leader Government Services Group here with us today,” Mullin said. “Nassau County The Nassau In March of 2020, Congress approved received 3.8 million dollars from the County Board the “Coronavirus Aid, Relief and state of Florida on July 1st.” This was of County Economic Security,” or “CARES,” Act the first increment under the allocation Commissioners to “provide emergency assistance and of the CARES Act for Nassau County. met Monday, health care response for individuals, fam- Jahosky explained that Nassau July 6, with com- ilies, and businesses affected by the 2020 County has received $3,866,095, repre- missioners and coronavirus pandemic.” The Nassau senting 25% of the eligible monies made staff, as well as County Board of County Commissioners available to the county. This money is for a presenter, all convened a special meeting Monday to expenditures made up until the end of wearing face hear a presentation by Government March 2020 that were approved as part coverings. The Services Group on how GSG will help of the county’s budget. This money is meeting followed the county plan and manage the $3.8 mil- intended to assist cash flow, and Nassau an executive lion distribution it has received so far County can immediately submit eligi- order issued July from the state as part of the legislation. ble expenses to the Florida Division of 2 that detailed the And it could get much more. Emergency Management. “mandatory wear- BOCC Chairman Danny Leeper In addition, funds are available for ing of face cover- called on County Manager and Attorney applicants and subrecipients upon com- ings.” Mike Mullin to introduce David GARY D. MORGAN Jahosky, the managing director of GSG. MONEY Continued on 5A FOR THE NEWS-LEADER THE FOURTH OF JULY 2020 County budget wish lists: Part Two gets questioned JOHN SCHAFFNER For the News-Leader

The second day of Nassau County department wish list presentations for the 2020-21 fiscal year budget did not go as smoothly as the agenda suggested, with only two presentations completed after County Manager and Attorney Mike Mullin questioned several requests in the Road Department’s budget proposal and said he needed to see the people who actually prepared the budget. Although the $7,340,607 Road Department budget request was being presented at the July 2 meeting by Public Works Director Doug Podiak, and further expounded upon by Office of JULIA ROBERTS/NEWS-LEADER Management & Budget Director Meghan For the most part, people visiting the beach on Amelia Island as part of their Independence Day celebra- Diehl, neither had prepared the materials tion followed Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines by maintaining a six-foot distance being presented to Mullin and Assistant JOHN SCHAFFNER/FOR THE NEWS-LEADER from each other. Storms in the afternoon temporarily cleared the beaches and put a damper on some cel- County Manager Taco Pope. Nassau County Public Works ebrations. Amelia Island Tourist Development Council Managing Director Gil Langley said area beaches Diehl announced that she is work- Director Doug Podiak makes a had a below-average number of visitors this year due to the coronavirus. Commercial fireworks displays budget request presentation on were prohibited by a county executive order. WISH Continued on 7A July 2. Former Nassau Co. Sheriff Geiger dies at age 81

KATHIE COLGROVE stayed in contact ness the two shared growing up in west- Community Newspapers Inc. with Geiger and ern Nassau. The two men were also big his family. The Florida Gator fans. Former Nassau County Sheriff W.R. two men became “Ray lived a very fruitful life,” he “Ray” Geiger, 81, died June 29 after an neighbors when said. “He was a Christian and helped a extended illness. Graham moved to lot of people. He’s like a brother to me.” The longtime law enforcement officer Callahan with his Quaile said he visited Geiger regular- was elected sheriff in 1992. family in the mid- ly, bringing him meals and spending time He served three terms before quit- 1980s. together. He last spoke to him Sunday. ting the race in 2004 to endorse Tommy “He was a “He always was in good humor,” Seagraves, who was sheriff from 2005- Geiger great friend,” he Quaile said. “We would cut the fool right 12. said. “I loved him to the end. He was suffering and now Callahan resident Hugh Graham like a brother. We he’s in a better place. He’s no longer worked with Geiger when they were offi- both seemed to fit very well.” suffering.” cers with the city of Jacksonville Police Sheriff Bill Leeper fondly recalled Geiger leaves behind wife Elizabeth Department before the city government Geiger’s influence on the community. Anne, five daughters, several grand- consolidated with Duval County’s gov- “Sheriff Geiger served the citizens children and great-grandchildren. The ernment in 1968. of Nassau County for 12 years as sher- couple would have celebrated their 60th “Even then he was a fine Christian iff with honor and distinction,” he said. anniversary later in 2020, according to man,” Graham said. “He was all about “I certainly valued his friendship and Quaile. his family. We got in some tough spots he always had kind words to say. You Services were held Monday at First there. It was not an easy job. We looked wouldn’t have to talk to him very long Baptist Church in Fernandina Beach out for each other so that we could make before you knew he loved the Lord. He and Geiger was laid to rest at Jones it home to our families.” loved his family. And he loved being Cemetery in Callahan. To sign the fam- After leaving Northeast Florida for sheriff. He will be missed.” ily’s guest book, go to Nassau Funeral other career opportunities, Graham Cousin Bill Quaile spoke of the close- Home at www.nassaufh.com. NEWS-LEADER FILE PHOTO

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INDEX LOOKING BACK 25 YEARS BUSINESS – 4A LEGAL NOTICES – 7B After nearly two years of failed CLASSIFIED ADS – 8B OBITUARIES – 2A negotiations with the county, COURT REPORT – 7A POLICE REPORT – 7A Container Corp. of America agreed EDITORIAL – 6A PUZZLES – 5B to ship its $900,000 worth of annual FISHING/TIDES – 3B SPORTS – 1B waste out of the county. June 28, 1995 News-Leader, 166th year. No. 55, Copyright, 2020

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OBITUARIES played well into his 80s. Pam also loved to travel. Just last fall, she made John Westley Cayce Later in his life, he was happily married to his her bucket-list trip to Ireland with her daughter, Jeffrey Cunningham Norris On Saturday, June 27, 2020, John Westley (Wes) wife, Ann Marie, for 25 years. They retired in son-in-law, and grandson, Addison, which included Jeffrey Cunningham Norris, 64, of Fernandina Cayce, loving husband and father of five children, Savannah, Ga. before moving to Osprey Village a stop in her family’s ancestral home of Cork and Beach, Fla., a much loved father, brother, friend, entered eternal rest at the age of 47. on Amelia Island. a stay in the Kennedy Suite at Ashford Castle. and husband, passed away suddenly on June Wes was born September 7, He is survived by son Doug and his wife, Leigh, During several recent summers, Pam, with hus- 29, 2020. A friend described him as a rare bird 1972 in Atlanta, Ga. to John P. from Chicago; son Hayden and his wife, Melissa, band Bill, took one or more grandsons and their – genuine, gritty, funny, devilish, creative, and and Judy West Cayce. He attended from Wilmette, Ill.; son Steve from Salt Lake two big dogs on RV trips to the national parks out devoted to his family, sharing his often-untethered schools in Georgia, Pennsylvania, City, Utah; and son Jay and his wife, Lisa, from west for months at a time. joy and obvious family love with everyone in his and Connecticut and graduated Vancouver, Wash. He also delighted in learning And Pam could paint. You name it – oils, water- life. with a Bachelor of Science in about the exploits of all of their children: Miles colors, and she particularly loved painting icons Jeff was born October 12, 1955 Biology from Fort Lewis College Conant; Ben Conant; Tyler Conant; Sarah Conant using egg tempera paint, a tradition from the in Norwalk, Conn. and spent his in Durango, Colo. Wes was mar- Tonucci, her husband, Phil, and their daughter, his Byzantine period. One of her best talents was jour- formative years in Westport, ried to Neely Watson on June 14, 2000 in Telluride, great-granddaughter, Nora Joyce; the late Timothy naling – keeping a record of events supplemented Conn., where he developed his Colo. They lovingly raised a family of five children Conant; Lindsay Conant Branham and her husband, with multimedia art. She produced some awesome love of the water and sailing and and their golden retriever, Kassie. Griffin; and Dylan Conant. He is also survived by travel logs in this way. As a member of the group formed many lifelong friendships. Wes was active in real estate and was very tal- Ann Marie’s children: Barbara (Robert) Kolich, known as Journey Day Book, Pam helped give art After graduating from Staples High ented at buying old homes and remodeling them Susan (Patrick) Corser, Sally (Mike) Williams, and journaling classes to inmates at the women’s School, Jeff (“Buzzy”) attended the for resale. He loved the outdoors, science, music, Thomas (Julie) Ernst, George (Jill) Ernst, and prison in Ocala, Fla. University of Connecticut, where he majored in and animals. Wes traveled to Alaska to explore Elizabeth (Peter) Nugent., as well as her 15 grand- A longtime resident of the shores of Newnans landscape architecture and began a lifelong talent the glaciers there as part of the National Outdoor children and one great-grandchild. Lake, Pam loved to kayak and explore Florida’s and enjoyment of gardening. Jeff was very proud of Leadership Academy (NOLA). Some of his happiest The family would like to express their deep beautiful, atmospheric swamps. She was known as his many first-place and best-in-show ribbons for moments were spent skiing in the deep powder thanks to the staff at Osprey Village, The Retreat, an excellent cook and gracious hostess for every- his dahlias grown in his gardens. Being a wonder- of the Colorado Rockies, where he often took on Angel Watch Hospice, and in particular, Jeanie thing from feeding a high school rowing team to fully generous man, he shared his flowers with all the most extreme runs, to include glade skiing Kotkoski, for their loving care and devotion to serving up a tasty brunch to attendees of an Easter he knew. through stands of aspens and firs. Upon moving to Roger in his time of need. sunrise service conducted in her backyard. She had After college, Jeff spent some time sailing, Florida, he was often found kayaking the back riv- Private family celebrations of life will be han- an effortless way of making all visitors to her home perfecting his celestial navigation and work- ers and ocean near Amelia Island. He also loved to dled in the future. feel welcome. ing on boat charters all over the world until he snorkel in the waters of Hawaii and the Caribbean. Please share your memories and condolences Pam will be laid to rest at 10 a.m. Friday, July met his future wife, Kim, and began a career as Wes had a strong passion for The Grateful Dead at www.oxleyheard.com. 10, 2020 at Prairie Creek Conservation Cemetery, a custom woodworker and finish carpenter. In and Widespread Panic and attended many of their Oxley-Heard Funeral Directors just a short paddle from her home in the beautiful 1987, Jeff and Kim moved to Ridgefield, Conn., concerts over the years. He owned an extensive Florida landscape that she so loved. Due to the where they spent 22 wonderful years raising their collection of their music and loved the camaraderie pandemic, guests to the graveside service will be two beautiful daughters, Skylar and Shauna. found “on tour.” He made many lasting friends Pamela Hunter Feaster limited and we ask that you practice safe social The family skied in Vermont and traveled all while on tour. Pamela Hunter Feaster succumbed to the distancing. over participating in soccer and lacrosse tour- Wes is survived by his spouse, Neely; his five effects of a devastating stroke on July 2, 2020 in Countryside Funeral Home naments. Jeff was athletic and passed that on to children, Seth Loovis, Lily Byrd Cayce, Kaleia Fernandina Beach, Fla. his daughters. He also passed on his love of the Cayce, Keanu Cayce, and Kailey Cayce; his moth- She was born October 4, 1946 ocean, and the family had many vacations, beaching er and father, Judy and John Cayce; two broth- in Sebree, Ky. to Samuel Emerson George Michael Murphy around the world. ers, Andrew and Tyler; his mother-in-law, Linda and Martina Raye Hunter. She is George was born in Brooklyn, N.Y. on March Jeff spent many years as a stay-at-home dad fix- Watson; and several aunts, uncles, cousins and survived by her husband and best 11, 1930. He grew up in New York and Pinehurst, ing up the houses the family lived in. His bond with lifelong friends. friend, Bill Feaster; son, Michael N.C. He attended high school at Brooklyn Prep his daughters and the many beautiful and loving A celebration of Wes’ life will be held on the Feaster; daughter, Felicia Feaster and attended Colby College in Waterville, Maine homes he finished with his bare hands were things beach on Amelia Island, and later in his hometown (Bret Wood); stepson, Dennis before volunteering for the draft in 1951 during the he was most proud of. Life with Jeff was active, fun, of Atlanta. His life will also be celebrated by the Feaster (Sarah); stepdaughter, Korean War. George finished college under the GI and full of laughter and positive energy, always. In family on the slopes of Telluride Ski Resort. Andrea Feaster Huisden; brother, Jerry Hunter Bill at the University of Miami (BBA) and Florida 2018, Jeff and Kim bought a permanent home on In lieu of flowers, the family asks for a donation (Pokey); brother, Steve Hunter (Laura); five grand- State University (MPA). Amelia Island after decades of vacationing here, to Nuci’s Space, Attn. Bob Sleppy, 396 Oconee sons, Addison, Benji, Carlo, Christian and Jack; and First and foremost, George usually with extra children in tow. The world is a St., Athens, GA 30601. Please specify “Tunes two granddaughters, Emily and Piper. She was loved his family. He adored his better place for having had Jeffrey Norris in it. We For Tots” in the memo section. This organization preceded in death by her parents and her sister, beautiful wife of 55 years, Bjorg lost him too soon. donates instruments to help put music back into Judy Innes. Grosfjeld of Stavanger, Norway. Jeff is survived by his wife, Kim; his daughters, public schools. Pam was happiest when she was doing some- George and Bjorg were married Skylar and Shauna; his mother-in-law, Mary; his thing for someone else. She was a kind-hearted in Miami, Fla. in 1964 and recent- sister, Cornelia; his brother, Ted; and many niec- and compassionate women’s health advanced reg- ly celebrated their 55th wedding es and nephews and family members. The family Roger Porter Conant istered nurse practitioner, serving both in a private anniversary. Together, they have hopes to celebrate his life with friends and family Roger Porter Conant, of Fernandina Beach on practice in northern Virginia and in the University four wonderful children: Karen Pellicore of Denver, in Connecticut in the near future. Amelia Island, Fla., passed away July 1, 2020 at of Florida’s Maternal Infant Care program. She fin- Colo. (Rich), Leif Murphy of Nashville, Tenn. In lieu of flowers, please donate to Jeff’s favorite Osprey Village in Fernandina Beach. ished both nursing school and a nurse practitioner (Paula), Niels Murphy of Jacksonville, Fla. (Lynne), charity, Disabled American Veterans at DAV.org. He was born February 12, 1924 in Chicago, program while raising two small children, a mark and Daniel Murphy of Nashville (Sara). George and Please share your memories and condolences Ill., the son of Frances and Willis of the quiet ambition she demonstrated her entire Bjorg have 12 loving grandchildren ranging from 33 at www.oxleyheard.com. B. Conant. After his father died, life. She was a devoted, loving mother who passed to 7 months old. The Murphy’s have been residents Oxley-Heard Funeral Directors Roger was raised with his step- on her passion for art, music, and dance to her of Fernandina Beach for 39 years. sister, Betty, and his stepbrother, children, with annual trips to The Nutcracker and George had a distinguished career in law Hayden. He grew up in Chicago to hear Handel’s Messiah and regular viewings of enforcement and corporate security. He served Patricia Ann Webb and moved to Glencoe, Ill., a sub- beloved films. But she also shared her love with the in federal, state, and local law enforcement in pro- Ms. Patricia Ann Webb, 68, of Fernandina urb of Chicago, early in his youth. many mothers and babies she helped throughout gressively responsible positions including New Beach, Fla., passed away Tuesday, Roger went briefly to New her career as an OB/GYN nurse practitioner. For York State patrolman; New York State trooper; June 30, 2020 at Baptist Medical Trier High School in Winnetka, Ill. before com- several years, she drove the MOMmobile, a mobile detective sergeant, Metro Dade, Miami; and super- Center Nassau. pleting his high school education at the Asheville maternity clinic serving pregnant women living in visory U.S. Customs special agent. Ms. Webb was born June 12, School for Boys in Asheville, N.C. He then went the rural counties surrounding Gainesvillle who George went on to work as the administrator of 1952 in Waycross, Ga. to the late on to attend Northwestern University in Evanston, had little access to maternity care. the University of Georgia Institute of Government James and Mildred Woodard Sr. Ill. as part of the Naval ROTC program. He gradu- Although her work was gratifying, Pam wasn’t and Police Science Department, and then assumed Ms. Webb was a career book- ated in 1944 and immediately served in the United satisfied. She saw a need in Gainesville for a safe the role of SE Region administrator for the keeper. She retired at 62. She States Navy during World War II. His service car- shelter where young pregnant women could Department of Justice and LEAA. loved reading and loved the Lord, and she loved ried him all over the South Pacific theater. receive proper care and supervision while they From 1974 until 1984, George helped build the to be outside doing yard work. Mrs. Webb will be Upon completing his service commitment in finished high school and raised their babies. So domestic and international security programs for missed by all who knew and loved her. 1946, he married Elsie Jean Russell of Glencoe, in 1999, Pam and several others created a refuge IBM, pioneering programs in information secu- Ms. Webb is survived by her son, James Webb and together, they had four sons: Douglas, Hayden, for young pregnant new mothers, called Pleasant rity, and then assumed the role as head of Global and his wife, Candi, of Yulee, Fla.; her brother, Steven and Jay. A fifth son was lost at birth. The Place. Security for Mobil Corporation before retiring in James Woodard Jr. and his wife, Angelia, of family ultimately settled in Glencoe. While liv- Though not one to trumpet her own accom- 1995. Waycross; her grandchildren, Evan, Eric, Ashleigh, ing in Glencoe, Roger founded the Laminating plishments, there was no end to the ways Pam One of George’s favorite roles was his service as and Emmaleigh; and numerous nieces, nephews, and Coating Corporation, headquartered in Feaster chose to give of herself. She was a gradu- chairman of the Golf Course Advisory Committee and cousins. Schaumburg, Ill., in 1966. He served as president ate of Leadership Gainesville. She served on the and president of the Fernandina Beach Men’s Golf Besides her parents, Ms. Webb was also pre- and general manager of the company until his board of directors of Pleasant Place and several Association, where he built many lifelong friend- ceded in passing by her sister, Sharon K. Justice, retirement at the age of 65. He loved his work other nonprofit organizations and as a Big Sister to ships. While in his 70s, George won overall club and her brother, Billy Woodard. and his family and was an avid sports enthusiast. several young girls in the Big Brothers Big Sisters championships at both the Fernandina Beach Golf A private burial will be held for the family at In particular, he loved playing tennis and actively of North Central Florida program. Club and the Golf Club of Amelia Island, scoring in Homeward Cemetery in Waverly, Ga. the low 70s and well below his age. Coastal Camden Funeral Home George was happiest when surrounded by his family. The stories and adventures he shared will B&B live on for generations to come! George is loved DEATH NOTICES Monuments by his family and his many friends and will be cel- MEMORIALS Donna Byrd ebrated and missed. James Tossey Beck Jr., 58, of Fernandina • Monument Cleaning, Raising, Due to COVID-19, services will be private and Beach, Fla., passed away June 27, 2020. Engraving and Bronze Refinishing (904) 277-2742 904-261-8783 474418 S.R. 200 • State Licensed limited to immediate family only. Oxley-Heard Funeral Directors In lieu of any flowers, which are prohibited Raymond A. Edge, 60, son of Jean Edge under COVID-19 restrictions, please consider and the late John Edge, passed away last week at making a donation to St. Michael Academy in Shands Hospital in Gainesville, Fla. from a recent George’s name at smacad.org/support. illness. City Scoop Please share your memories and condolences Services will be at 4 p.m. Saturday, July 11, 2020 at www.oxleyheard.com. at North 14th Street Baptist Church, 519 N. 14th Oxley-Heard Funeral Directors St., Fernandina Beach. Barnabas Center and Elm Street Sportsman Association in partnership with Feeding Northeast Florida Drive-Through Food Distribution WEEKLY UPDATE Household Hazardous Waste event event, visit keepnassaubeautiful.org/news-and- 2nd Saturday of each month events/ or call (904) 261-0165. 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NL Wednesday 07.08.20 .indd 2 7/7/20 6:41 PM WEDNESDAY, JULY 8, 2020 NEWS News-Leader 3A Gressman: ‘I learned to stretch a dollar’ JULIA ROBERTS The county has considered they are putting on being reim- “Everybody needs to be News-Leader adding millage to property tax bursed for it.” accountable,” he said. “As an rates in order to fund conserva- Though county commission- elected official, we are account- Charlie Gressman, a candidate tion efforts. While Gressman says ers vote on matters that concern able to the citizens of the county. for Nassau County Commissioner he’s hesitant to raise taxes, land the entire county, Gressman From there, we need to make District 5, was born and raised conservation is an issue near and said, each commissioner should sure we hold positions account- on a dairy farm, then went on dear to his heart, thanks to his be particularly familiar with the able. People don’t like that some- to a successful career in sales. farming background. problems facing their own dis- times, but there’s nothing wrong He says the experience of those “I think the people of the trict. with accountability.” two careers, along with honesty, entire county want to keep things “Mine is District 5. What Gressman said he has lived integrity and transparency, will like they are. We want to keep are the things that (are) going his life in such a way that those shape how he does the job if he our culture like it is. The only to come up in Callahan, in our close to him know his character, is elected. way we’re going to keep our cul- area?” he said. “Roads – what and he hopes that will be what he “I grew up on a farm and have ture like it is is to have some con- are we going to have paved next is remembered for if his run for a business, a farm. It’s helped servation lands and conservation and drainage? Those are always county commission is successful. me learn to work hard – 24/7, easements or else everybody’s two hot topics, so I will always be “Honesty, integrity and trans- 365,” Gressman said. “I learned just going to develop everything fighting for that for my district. I parency can be a cheap thing to to stretch a dollar because you up,” he said. “At some point in have to get four more guys to go say, because anybody can say it,” can’t throw any money away on time, we as a county are going along with me for that to happen. he said. “You can ask my friends a dairy farm. You have to learn to to have to do some easements. I I want to do more study with the that I’ve lived around all my life. take a piece of haywire and wire Gressman think we need to do conservation. people in roads and bridges and Your life speaks for itself. I hope something together. It has taught It was going to be put on the bal- planning to see what ones should that when I’m through, they’ll me how to watch in tough times.” lot. I think that’s a place to put it. go first. I’m not a guy that wants say, ‘I didn’t always agree with Gressman has lived at the of the nicest counties, places to for recreational facilities in the Let the people make the decision. to throw something against the him, but he was an honest man.’ same address in Callahan for 60 live and build and develop there Wildlight development could be Instead of calling us out later, let wall and see what sticks.” That is the legacy I would want to years. He and his wife, Linda, is. Jacksonville’s getting full (and) addressed by a simple concept: the people make the decision. We One way to connect with his leave behind.” worked on Gressman’s Dairy Clay County’s getting full so they communication. say what we want; let’s see what constituents would be regular The deadline to register to vote Farm until he started working are heading here, but we’ve got “I’d like to hear both sides we want. Personally, I think we town hall-type meetings where in the Aug. 18 primary is July 20. for Westway Feed Products. He to learn to manage it the best we of the story,” Gressman said. need some of it and we’re going people can ask about what the Early primary voting is Aug. 7-15. said he began considering a run can. Slow it down until we make “I’ve heard the county’s, read to have to find ways to fund it.” county commission is doing so The deadline to register to vote in for office after retiring from that sure that we have infrastructure as much as I can in the county The financial uncertainty Gressman can stay in touch with the Nov. 3 general election is Oct. job last December after he was in place. Do we have roads in documents. I’ve seen stuff writ- brought about by the coronavirus the people in his district, the can- 5. Early general election voting is approached by “some people I place? Do we have schools that ten for Rayonier but not from pandemic makes financial plan- didate said, as well as make him Oct. 19-31. respect.” can handle it? I think the peo- them. I guess I don’t want to do ning more important than ever, accountable. [email protected] “I never wanted to run for ple that are in there now have a lot of finger pointing in either Gressman said. public office,” he said. “But, you learned that people like myself, way. At some point in time, we’ve “We don’t know – our county watch and you see the politics if we get the opportunity to serve, got to get both parties back in the doesn’t know, our school system going on in the county. A friend we can look at the past and learn room and talk. That’s what I’d doesn’t know – how much rev- told me, ‘It’s your turn.’ I don’t in our growth. like to do – sit face to face and enue we are going to have this need anything. I’m retired and “Tributary now is coming have conversations. Evidently, year,” he said. “It’s time for our I’ve done OK. I don’t need it for online. The first thing they have for whatever reasons – lawsuits budget and we don’t know. The a salary. I don’t have to have it. to have is a park up and running. now – those kind of talks aren’t CARES Act – they way they are I could be out riding my horses Parks and recreation is a good happening. There’s going to have giving it to the small counties is and having lots of fun, but it’s my thing. It was negotiated up front. to be some bending somewhere (that) you go out there and do it turn.” That’s the kind of thing we’ve along the line to get through this and you’ll be reimbursed. Well, One of the biggest issues fac- got to make sure we do, nego- because it’s here. We’ve got to I think we’ve heard that story ing Nassau County is growth and tiate things up front, not try to talk, and we need to learn, as a before. The county does not want development. Gressman said the get a builder to do them later or a county, from that and make sure to put the county on the hook for way to control growth is to have developer to do them later.” we’ve got all our I’s dotted and something we don’t know will plans in place before develop- Gressman said the county’s T’s crossed before we enter into happen. The county’s got to be ment takes place. legal quagmire concerning an agreement. I’m not pointing careful, and I think they are try- “We’re not going to stop whether Rayonier Inc. and its fingers at the people that are in ing to be prudent. Yes, we want growth; it’s coming,” he said. development arm, Raydient there now. There’s always wrong the money, needless to say, but “We are in the crosshairs of one Places + Properties, should pay on both sides of a story.” we don’t know all the stipulations Coronavirus testing schedule Free drive-through/walk- to start at 9:30 a.m. and end at number if you have any other Road, Yulee. up diagnostic testing for the 11:30 a.m. In the event of rain, questions. • July 21 – FDOH – Nassau COVID-19 virus is available for the status of the event will be • July 9 – Fernandina Beach County Hilliard Clinic, 37203 everyone in Nassau County. announced via the Nassau EM Middle School (bus loop), 315 Pecan St., Hilliard. Please take some form of iden- Facebook page at least 30 min- Citrona Drive, Fernandina Beach. • July 23 – Fernandina Beach tification. 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Are your favorite companies eco-friendly? Corporations around the world some cases even for the busi- that corporate environmental submitted to the Securities and Panwar says three issues are invest in companies that make love to promote their environ- nesses themselves. disclosures hide more than they Exchange Commission. That critical: products and technology that mental bona fides, touting their “The Amazon situation is just reveal.” study revealed 80 percent of • How companies mea- help protect the Earth. But the at-times Herculean efforts to an example of the bigger problem Why is it so difficult for many those firms could not even deter- sure emissions makes a differ- details of how such a plan will play minimize their carbon footprint. surrounding corporate claims of companies to achieve their goals mine the country of origin of ence. Companies’ carbon com- out are important, Panwar says. But desiring to be environ- environmental responsibility,” of reducing their carbon emis- their products, much less any mitments and pledges should be A good approach, he says, is to mentally friendly and truly accom- says Rajat Panwar, Ph.D. (www. sions or otherwise limit the dam- information about their carbon about absolute emissions, not promote local supply networks so plishing that goal are two different rajatpanwar.com), an associate age they do to the environment? footprint. emissions per unit of revenue or that emissions are minimal, vis- things, as illustrated recently by professor of Sustainable Business Panwar says one problem is cor- “My research has found that sales, Panwar says. But too often ible and monitorable. Amazon’s acknowledgement that Management at Appalachian State porations often outsource much firms that are more socially and companies link their emission- “I am glad that we are begin- its carbon footprint grew 15% last University. of their work, which not only environmentally responsible reduction goals to how much ning to see through the discrep- year despite efforts to curb its “Most global corporations reduces their control over the tend to perform their functions money they are bringing in, at ancy between corporate pledges impact on climate change. now make such claims, but the environmental impact they have, themselves rather than outsource least partially negating what and corporate environmental As it turns out, the details reality is that half of the carbon but also their very knowledge of those functions to third-party should be the ultimate goals. impact,” Panwar says. “When it about many companies’ eco- emissions since the industrial that impact. vendors,” he says. • Eco-friendliness can’t stop comes to emissions and especial- friendly accomplishments are revolution have happened within Panwar says one study ana- For companies that truly at the corporate door. Carbon ly the effects of a global supply often enveloped in mystery, in the last 30 to 35 years. It seems lyzed reports that 1,300 firms desire to have a positive impact, commitments should encompass chain, I believe we are entering all operations across supply- a new era in which transparency chains. In the case of companies has to be made more transpar- such as Amazon, the majority of ent.” emissions actually happen offsite Rajat Panwar, Ph.D., is an and can be reduced only through associate professor of Sustainable concrete steps taken at the sup- Business Management at ply chain level. “This is a serious Appalachian State University. issue because many companies He previously was an assistant don’t even know who their down- professor at the University of stream suppliers are.” Panwar British Columbia. He also has says. “Companies like Amazon been an Affiliate Faculty mem- can gather applause for their ber in the College of Forestry pledges, but the actual impacts at Oregon State University, are hidden in the supply chains.” and with the Governance, Consumers who want a true reck- Environment, and Markets pro- oning of how well a company is gram at the School of Forestry and reducing emissions need to ask Environmental Studies at Yale companies to provide those num- University. Panwar holds two bers, doctorate degrees, one in Corporate • Supply networks should not Sustainability from Grenoble École be far-flung. In late June, Amazon de Management in France, and announced creation of a $2 bil- one in Forestry from Oregon State lion Climate Pledge Fund to University.

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trict; towns/city. Benefits Administration Inc.; MONEY Continued from 1A • Planning for Unmet Needs: Finance Package 2020-16 and pletion of a program application Medical or health needs; payroll; associated Resolutions; Finance or plan and signed agreement facilitate compliance; public safe- Package 2020-17 and associated Why are coronavirus with the county. ty; economic recovery. Resolutions; Board minutes from The county is eligible for A note states, “Maintains regular session and special ses- an additional $11,598,285, the flexibility to be responsive sions with dates in May; Release remaining 75%, on a reimburse- should County residents need final retainage amount to Florida test results delayed? ment basis. For that money, “the change.” Infrastructure Inc.; the signing county or subrecipient has to Jahosky also presented the and Chairman authorization for A recent survey conducted expend eligible funds and then status of comparable counties Contract No 2868 with the U.S. by the American Health Care submit for reimbursement. and briefly discussed the allo- Department of Interior National Association and National Center BOCC may consider options cations to St. Johns, Flagler, Park Service for improvements for Assisted Living shows the to front county expenditures. Walton, Citrus, and Duval coun- in American Beach (there was amount of time it is taking labs to However, BOCC should under- ties. some testimony in favor of this process COVID-19 tests of staff stand the risks of fronting appli- Leeper said he previously item); Consideration CPA19-008 at nursing homes and assisted cant or subrecipient expendi- spoke to the Nassau County Ordinance amending the 2030 living communities is becoming tures,” it was explained. Chamber of Commerce regard- Nassau County Comprehensive a major concern, according to a All $15,464,380 in CARES ing providing money for econom- Plan amending the Public news release. Act funds must be spent by the ic recovery to local businesses. Facilities, Conservation, The Division of Emergency Each staff member, as defined by onstrating how the test may be end of the year. If any funds are He stated that the BOCC had Regional Coordination and Management contracted with a the rules, is required to submit self-administered by staff through not expended, the unexpended agreed to allocate $1.2 million Capital Improvements …; single testing vendor, Curative the test results to their employer/ an oral or nasal swab and how to funds must be returned to the to local businesses prior to find- Consider LDC20-003 an Labs, Inc., to distribute all testing facility and documentation must preserve and ship samples to the federal government. ing out that there would be an ordinance amending Article kits by mail and/or courier direct- be kept on site. lab. Each facility administrator Jahosky stated he would be additional $11.5 million. Leeper 1. Section 1.02of the Land ly to all facilities for staff testing. The tests mailed by Curative is given access to their testing walking through the preliminary stated that he was hopeful the Development Code …; Second Curative is contracted to perform allow for self-administered speci- information through a Curative framework in the draft plan as it board could allocate the $2.2 Public hearing for consideration all laboratory analysis and must men collection and do not require web portal. Facilities were relates to what “we are referring million that the Chamber had of LDC20-002 amending Article provide results within 48 hours a nurse or other health care pro- instructed to “include all posi- to as a team calling it ‘Nassau requested for local businesses. 20 of the Land Development of receipt, per the contract. fessional to administer it. Each tions, all shifts including contract County Cares,’ which is the Mullin said it could be contained Code …; Consider an Ordinance The survey by AHCA and facility is to receive an initial ship- as of June 22,” according to the implementation for the CARES in a motion. of the BOCC amending Chapter NCAL found: ment of testing kits to complete release. Last week that deadline Act funding which the County Jahosky then presented a 8 3/4 of the Nassau County Code • 56% of nursing homes and two rounds (one month) of test- was extended to July 10. received last week.” “workstream planning model” of Ordinances …; agreement assisted living communities said ing for each staff member. The The emergency rules require Through a series of com- for the county that included plan- between the BOCC, the Sheriff’s lab processing was the top barrier facility must verify that all staff facilities use this state-provided prehensive slides, Jahosky ning, defining program require- Office and Harbor Concourse for access to testing. (Top issue members have been tested in testing for all staff, regardless of explained that the $3.8 million is ments, and legal support. Homeowners Association …. now in access to testing; cost of accordance with the emergency any other arrangements for test- an initial disbursement from the A “Key Takeaways” slide Two items on the agenda testing second major barrier); rule. ing. The emergency rules are in FDEM, which has the responsi- included: having a plan; desig- received continuances: Consider • Nearly nine in 10 (87%) An email from Curative effect for a period up to 90 days bility to oversee the grant fund- nating a person to coordinate CPA19-009, a FLUM amend- nursing homes and assisted liv- provides a link to a video dem- from adoption, June 15, 2020. ing and the specifications of what the accumulation of all records; ment, and the consideration of ing communities said obtaining the county needs to do as part of establishing separate accounts, PUD19-008. test results back from the lab the program. The BOCC has the funds or cost centers to accu- There was a discussion of the companies is taking two days or responsibility to oversee its sub- mulate the expenditures; rec- 5 p.m. special meeting regarding longer. (63% – two to four days, grantees as part of the program. onciling final project costs to the GSG contract and the $2.2 24% – five days or more) Eligible expenditure catego- the accounting system to insure million to be allocated under the On June 15, the federal Agency ries include Medical-Emergency accuracy; confirming recorded CARES Act for the local busi- for Health Care Administration Response Expenditures; expenditures are referenced to nesses. This motion was passed adopted Emergency Rule Public Health-Communication supporting source documents; unanimously. 59AER20-4 and Emergency Rule NOTICE OF CITY OF FERNANDINA BEACH & Enforcement, Protective researching insurance cover- A discussion was held 59AER20-5, requiring nursing Equipment, Sanitation and age and ensure no duplication regarding a groundbreaking for home and assisted living facility 2020 GENERAL ELECTION QUALIFYING PERIOD Food Stability; Public Safety of benefits occurs; and ensur- the construction of Crawford staff to be tested for COVID-19 CITY COMMISSION, GROUP 1 and Public Health Services pay- ing expenditures included in Road. A motion was made and every two weeks with testing roll expenses for those whose the reimbursement requests passed unanimously to approve resources provided by the state. CITY COMMISSION, GROUP 2 job duties have changed due are eligible, accurate within the moving ahead with this item. CITY COMMISSION, GROUP 3 to COVID-19; and Economic scope of work, within the period Finally, tributes were paid Support-Small Business Support of performance, reasonable and to two longtime public servants July 13, 2020 THRU July 17, 2020 Programs and Mortgage, rent necessary. who had recently passed away utility programs. Finally, there was a timeline – former sheriff Ray Geiger and 2020 GENERAL ELECTION WILL BE HELD ON As an example of the cur- slide presented. Randy Guest, a former firefight- TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2020 rent use of the initial allocation, Leeper commended Jahosky er and paramedic. Both served Jahosky mentioned the county on his presentation and a motion the community for many years. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the 2020 General working with the Council on was made to authorize that a In a message sent later in Election Qualifying Period for Group 1, Group 2, and Aging to get meals to seniors contract with GSG be negotiated response to the small business Group 3 for members of the City Commission of the who need them. This comes by Mullin and brought back to money, Leeper wrote: “We had City of Fernandina Beach, Florida, will begin at 8:00 under the Public Health rep- the BOCC. It was unanimously been looking for funding to assist a.m. Monday, July 13, 2020 and will close at 5:00 resentative expenditure that approved. A motion was made to our small businesses and have p.m. Friday, July 17, 2020. Qualifying documents is a food stability service that increase the allocation for local been working with the Chamber may be obtained at www.fbfl.us or at the Office of is eligible for reimbursement businesses, and that too was President about various ways to under Economic Support. He unanimously approved. help. ... Once we confirmed our the City Clerk, 204 Ash Street, Fernandina Beach, also gave as an example a After a brief break, the allocation was now more than Florida, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 request from the Nassau County BOCC reconvened for its 6 p.m. what we expected, I wanted to p.m., Monday through Friday. Chamber of Commerce to sup- regular meeting. help more businesses that have port small businesses. There were 11 agenda items been impacted and asked to /s/ Caroline Best Jahosky then provided a that were approved unanimously. meet the monetary request our City Clerk slide entitled “Allocation to They were: A Software Services Chamber had submitted based City of Fernandina Beach Nassau County” and subtitled Agreement with PlanSource on their analysis.” “Preliminary Service Delivery Framework” that further dem- onstrated “that services are NOTICE OF VOTER REGISTRATION AND PARTY interrelated and necessary for a CHANGE DEADLINE FOR THE PRIMARY ELECTION successful recovery.” The five service delivery TO BE HELD AUGUST 18, 2020 areas, the first three of which Are you registered to vote? are available to all residents of Applications for new voter registrations must be submitted by July 20, 2020 (registration deadline) to vote in the Primary Election to be held on Nassau County, are: August 18, 2020. • Public Safety and Health: In primary elections, you are entitled to vote the official primary elec- COVID-19-expenditure tion ballot of the political party you are affiliated with and no other. 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The News-Leader is published with pride weekly for the people of Nassau County by Community Getting rid of boxes Newspapers, Inc., Athens, Georgia. We believe that strong newspapers build strong communi- ties – “Newspapers get things done!” Our primary goal is to publish distinguished and profitable n today’s political climate, a prob- News, because he community-oriented newspapers. This mission will be accomplished through the teamwork of lem that keeps coming up is that is very conserva- professionals dedicated to the truth, integrity, quality and hard work. both sides try to put the other tive, bright and Foy R. Maloy, Publisher Peg Davis, Editor side in a box. The left wing of charismatic, attacked Angeline Mudd, Business Office Manager Michael Miller, Copy Editor I F l o r i d a ’ s O l d e s t W e e k l y the Democratic Party would like us Kay Coles James N e w s p a p e r E s t a b l i s h e d i n 1854 Robert Fiege, Production Director Beth Jones, Sports Editor to believe that Republicans are rac- and the Heritage ist. Right-wing Republicans want us Foundation. He to think that a majority of Democrats stated, “Meanwhile, The views expressed by the colum- Editorial Board nists and letter writers on this page want to get rid of the police and live Kay Coles James Foy R. Maloy – [email protected] ~ Peg Davis – [email protected] are their own and do not necessarily their lives on welfare. One case recent- is the president reflect the views of the newspaper, its Tom Wood Dink NeSmith ly got my attention. COACH’S of the Heritage owners or employees. Chairman President The Heritage Foundation is a CORNER Foundation, the conservative think tank. There are largest conserva- times their positions on social issues tive think tank in are far right of mine but I very much Howard the country. You appreciate their willingness to openly Pines may have sent them research and discuss some of the money, hopefully for VOICE OF THE PEOPLE world’s major issues like trade, China, the last time. immigration, the effects of COVID-19 “Kay Coles James wrote a long nose and it should fit snugly to one’s face. Even the News- and how to best reopen the economy. scream, denouncing America as an Contact the experts Leader’s picture on page 4 of the July 3 issue shows a county Their president is Kay Coles James. irredeemably racist nation: How many As a local history lover, I feel compelled to clarify and add commissioner wearing his mask improperly. Kay Coles James came to Amelia times will protests have to occur? Got to words attributed to me in Steve Gibbs’ (article,) “Local Perhaps most important is that when one dons a mask, Island and spoke to our commu- that? Have to occur. Like the rest of us mounds spark curiosity and research,” (June 26). To clarify: one should sanitize their hands and refrain from touching it. nity about True North, which out- caused this by our sinfulness.” If you see an object that you believe to be of archeological Finally, with all the hubbub regarding mask wearing, I lines Heritage’s 14 Principles of Tucker, a former Heritage interest laying in plain view, do not touch it, leave it in have heard no one warn of hypoxia. This is especially true if Conservatism. Most Americans would employee, has a right to his opinion. place, take a photo, note the location, and contact the Florida you are older or have any respiratory ailment. Rebreathing accept these principles. For example, However, after my research uncov- Bureau of Archeological Research. Professional archeolo- one’s own exhalation (CO2) can cause hypoxia. One might No.14 is “The best way to ensure ered his attacks on Heritage started in gists will investigate your find and take appropriate action. experience lightheadedness, dizziness, (and) hypotension peace is through a strong national 2018 over their positions on big tech History will be preserved. and could potentially pass out. defense.” No.10: “America must be a and censorship, I decided he might In addition, leave your shovel at home! It is illegal to dig So the mask, properly worn in appropriate situations, is welcoming nation, one that promotes have another agenda. on or remove artifacts from any federal, state, or county part of the answer in slowing the spread. However, in my patriotic assimilation and is governed However, I was surprised how property without the necessary permits. It is also illegal in view the improper wearing and touching, along with poor by laws that are fair, humane, and insulted a number of my friends were the state of Florida (third degree felony) to dig at any human sanitary habits are just as bad as not wearing a mask. enforced to protect its citizens.” No. 5: by Ms. James’ remarks, which they burial site. These laws protect the precious remnants of Tony Conticelli “The family is the essential foundation believed concluded that America was early cultures by leaving them intact. Fernandina Beach of civil society, and traditional mar- still a racist nation and that white If you want to dig into our area’s rich human history, riage serves as the cornerstone of the Americans are totally responsible for the place to do it is the Amelia Island Museum of History family.” today’s problems. Research Library. There is no cost for visiting the Research Kettle of fish Kay Coles James is a 71-year-old So, I began thinking about the Library, which is currently open on Thursdays, 10 a.m.- 4 Well Stanley, here’s another fine mess you’re getting black woman who grew up in Virginia objective. If Kay Coles James’ (and p.m. us into with no opinion by the Marina Advisory Board. You and faced her own trials and tribula- Bonita Reid Gardner’s, who wrote a For those staying at home these days, over 10,000 of the remember, those people who volunteer their time to help tions as she moved up in our society letter to the News-Leader) sole objec- museum’s treasures can be viewed online at www.amelia- the city with decisions regarding the marina? And they do during and after the civil rights move- tives were to explain where they are museum.org/Resources/Online Archives. With an in-person actually know something about how a marina works. ment. After the George Floyd incident, coming from, rather than where they visit or the click of a mouse, you will be provided with end- But Ollie, we have to show the people we’re doing some- she wrote a column where she dis- would like to end up, then what they less opportunities for historical adventure. thing and besides, Oasis said they will put more money in cussed the greatness of America while wrote is fine. However, a lesson I Jayne C. Nasrallah, archivist the General Fund. asking that we use this horrific inci- have learned is when you don’t appro- Amelia Island Museum of History Yes, Stanley, I know, the city’s General Fund, a black dent as an opportunity for Americans priately apportion accountability and hole the likes of which Stephen Hawkins would have to “stop putting on Band-aids which responsibility for solving a difficult to explain. The city shouldn’t be dazzled with Oasis’ keep falling off, but to end racism once situation, you risk losing the support claim about how much their operation will add to the and for all.” of the people you hope to attract. Kay, No time for amateur hour downtown merchants’ bottom line. Just ask the downtown Some key points were, “I have like other black leaders, has to realize Let me preface my remarks by saying I do not know, businesses. They know well how much the loss of the marina seen America’s goodness and I have that many non-black leaders, while nor have I communicated with, any of the three candidates cost them. seen its hatred. There is no other possibly biased, are not racist. They for Nassau County Supervisor of Elections. However, I do They say numbers don’t lie and I don’t see how Oasis country like ours in the world – noth- are tired of hearing that they are the know, based on the nation’s continuing struggle to overcome plans to spend $31,924 less for fuel than Westrec yet real- ing compares to its greatness. only ones responsible for solving all the coronavirus, when voters are asked to choose individuals ize a $86,664 greater profit margin than Westrec for selling “While I understand the frustra- the issues surrounding black lives in who will be responsible for critical administrative functions, presumably the same amount of fuel. They must have a tion and anger, I do not condone the America. My sense is that black lead- they should look to professionals, not amateurs who have secret “buy low, sell high” strategy. violence spreading across the country ers have to take responsibility and little if any experience in the field. For this reason, I strongly And don’t forget Oasis’ concierge service. When the dock in response to George Floyd’s hor- come up with realistic solutions for urge voters to support Stan Bethea on Aug. 18. His 13 years hands aren’t tying up boats, collecting docking fees, cleaning rific killing, but the issue of racism is addressing issues like black-on-black in the Duval County Elections Office and the accolades he the restrooms, repairing the wooden decking or something America’s Achilles heel. How many crime in America. has garnered during his tenure make him the only candidate else, “it will be their pleasure” to suggest and make dinner times will protests have to occur? How Amelia Island resident Howard who will bring this level of professional knowledge and expe- reservations. For boaters needing common boating supplies many more committees will have to be Pines has more than 30 years experi- rience to the job on day one. such as fuel filters, motor oil, charts, batteries, newspapers, formed until America admits that rac- ence as CEO, chairman and founder In an era when voters across the political and ideological etc., the concierge will gladly summon a taxi to take them ism is still a problem in this country?” of BeamPines, a premier firm in the spectrum are questioning the integrity of our democratic to Amelia Island Marina. My initial reaction was that a col- executive coaching business. He also process, we need professionals, not politicians, overseeing Still, the elephant in our marina operation, which is obvi- umn like this by a black female con- co-founded the BeamPines/Middlesex elections. ous at any successful marina operation, is ancillary income servative leader would be received as University Master’s Program in Jay Kayne from an upland operation. Right now, we have a boat park- a balanced response to what America Executive Coaching. Prior to that, he Fernandina Beach ing lot and an upland lease contributing a whopping $800 needed and make us think about served as senior VP of human resources monthly to the black hole. Any guess what can be leased for solutions. However, that is not what for a Fortune 100 corporation. He is the $800/month on the island? Answer, not much. The biggest happened. Tucker Carlson, who has author of The Case for Wasting Time Cloth face covering vs. ‘mask’ loss we suffered from Hurricane Matthew was not having developed a major following on Fox and Other Management Heresies. A cotton, silk, or linen face covering is not a mask. (See Brett’s washed into the river so we could start with a new OSHA guidelines that were previously published by this fair and equitable upland lease. news outlet.) These woven fiber coverings are poor barriers In spite of the City Charter requirement that a Capital to the transmission of viruses and bacteria. Just as impor- Improvement Fund be created for each “Enterprise Fund,” HOW TO WRITE US ~ Letters must include writer’s name, address and tele- tantly, perhaps more so, is the incessant touching with one’s not a dime has been allocated for a purpose such as dredging. phone number for verification. Writers are normally limited to one letter hands of these coverings and masks. So, whatever exudate Rather, the city peruses a Holy Grail never-dredge-again in a 30-day period. No political endorsements the week before an elec- has accumulated on the covering is now on one’s hand and solution and kicks the can down the road with a meaningless tion. No poems will be published. Letters should be typed or printed. Not whatever one touches. My observation is that many, even change in marina management. all letters are published. Send letters to: Letters to the Editor, P.O. Box those wearing a proper single use non-woven mask, wear it Grant Worsley 16766, Fernandina Beach, FL, 32035 improperly. A mask should be worn covering the mouth and Fernandina Beach Email: [email protected]. Visit us online at fbnewsleader.com

VIEWPOINT / Genece Minshew / Candidate Group 2, Fernandina Beach City Commission Search for new marina management an important task The search for a new Marina Management Airport Manager or the Utilities Director both Vendor is one of the most important decisions this have the experience and skills necessary to head city will make in the near future. Decisions of this up a selection team. I would also recommend importance should be rigorously reviewed and that the Chair of the Marina Advisory Board be validated before any recommendations are made a member of the selection team as well. And, of to the city commission. I recently wrote to the city course, all these meetings should be open to the commissioners and city manager regarding this public for viewing. critical issue. The decision to possibly change the manage- ment team at the city marina is a major decision To: City Commissioners, City Manager and needs to have as much rigor and analysis as From: Genece Minshew needed to be confident that the right team will be Re: Marina RFP Responses in place to successfully take our Marina into the future. A letter from Stantec and a single vendor I would like to provide some comments on presentation at the Marina Advisory Board is the Marina Management Proposals recently not enough rigor or due diligence to make an reviewed at the Marina Advisory Board as well informed decision on a proposal of this impor- as comments regarding what happens next in tance. terms of vendor selections. A first view of the proposals brings up sig- The Stantec financial review document states nificant questions around the income. Again, to that the city has outlined three components for quote the Stantec document, “If the firms are not the evaluation criteria: Technical Capabilities, able to generate the projected results, the finan- Previous Experience and Financial Component. cial implications to the city would differ from the In my experience with RFP selections, the evalu- projections shown. It is important to note that ation criteria should be determined in some the Net Income Component is based on data that detail to include weighted numeric values for the this is already in place not just for this selection vendor. is somewhat speculative in nature.” And that is sub-components that make up the three areas of but for other vendor selections as well. I would also suggest that a selection team exactly why it is critical to do the due diligence evaluation criteria. For example, under previous I am also used to seeing a selection team do should be put in place to meet with these necessary to make the best decision. Most of experience, working with a city owned marina a deep dive on the proposals, by having each vendors, provide the level of due diligence the city RFPs and contracts are for services or might carry a larger weighted value than working vendor come in and do a presentation and then required and then make recommendations back equipment and do not carry a revenue projection with private marinas only. Or another example is have time for detailed questions and review of to the City Manager and ultimately the City or commitment. Proposals for management of managing marinas in Florida may carry a their proposal. For example, even Stantec states Commission for final approval. Perhaps such a our Enterprise Funds; the marina, golf course higher weighted value than managing marinas that “they are not able to validate the underlying selection team is already in place, and if so, I and airport require much more oversight and in locations with little to no hurricane weather assumptions supporting each firm’s proposed would be interested in knowing who is on it. If analysis. Clearly, the initial financial review that events. revenue and expense budgets and those assump- not, I would like to make a suggestion as to the Stantec performed is not nearly adequate for the And, the three components may carry differ- tions have implications for the City.” You can type of expertise needed on a team. The team city commission to make an informed decision ent values as opposed to being of equal value. only get to that level of detail by sitting down should consist of experienced city employees on these proposals, even Stantec states that very Financial Component may be of more overall with each applicant and doing a deep dive into from Finance, Procurement, Legal and our part- fact. Let’s take a breath and take the time to value than say, Technical Capabilities. The final their planning assumptions around both revenue ner, Stantec. Additionally, the team should be led do the due diligence and the analysis needed to selected vendor should have the highest value and expenses. And, since revenue generation is by an experienced department head and since the make an informed and well-documented decision across all three critical areas. This criterion such a critical issue for our Marina, significant Marina is managed by an outside vendor, another by a July Commission meeting. should have been determined prior to reviewing due diligence should be done before any decision department head would be in the best position Thank you for giving me the opportunity to any of the proposals. I hope that something like or recommendation is made for selection of a to run a selection team. I would think that the provide my comments.

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Nassau County Commissioners: City of Fernandina Beach Commissioners: Danny Leeper, District 1-Fernandina Beach, 261-8029 (h), 430-3868 (cell), email: [email protected] Mayor: Johnny Miller: 556-3299 (cell), email: [email protected] Aaron C. Bell, District 2- South Amelia Island, Nassauville, O’Neil, 451-4094 (cell), email: [email protected] Vice Mayor: Len Kreger: 432-8389 (home), email: [email protected] Pat Edwards, District 3-Yulee, 335-0260 (cell), email: [email protected] Phil Chapman: 624-5590 (cell), email: [email protected] Thomas R. Ford, District 4- Hilliard, Bryceville, Boulogne, Kingsferry, Nassau Oaks, 451-0766 (cell), email: [email protected] Mike Lednovich: 502-0650 (cell), email: [email protected] Justin M. Taylor, District 5-Callahan, West Yulee, 625-5624 (cell), email: [email protected] Chip Ross: 410-394-0220 (cell), email: [email protected]

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COURT REPORT POLICE REPORT The following report was compiled by Michael Miller that he have no victim contact and be employed or Michael Miller of the News- ■ Randall Kyle Freeman, 34, ■ Christopher Donavan of the News-Leader from the June 30 court docket of the actively seeking employment. Leader compiled this report from 86860 Cartesian Point Drive, Trey Gainey, 22, 85020 Peacock Circuit Court for Judge James H. Daniel. ■ Brian Christopher Rue pleaded not guilty to records at the Nassau County Yulee, June 28, possession of Court, Yulee, June 30, posses- ■ Shawna Noel Corbett admitted violation of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and battery. Clerk of the Circuit Court. Arrest a controlled substance, pos- sion of a controlled substance probation for child neglect. Probation was revoked. ■ David Lee Stokes pleaded guilty to two counts indicates suspicion of a crime, not session of marijuana, posses- with intent to sell, possession She was sentenced to one year in Nassau County Jail of possession of a controlled substance and one count guilt. To report information about sion of drug paraphernalia with of methamphetamine, posses- with credit for time served. Outstanding costs and each of possession of less than 20 grams of canna- a crime, contact the Fernandina residue, resisting arrest with sion of alprazolam, possession fees were converted to civil judgment. bis and driving while his license was suspended or Beach Police Department at violence, criminal mischief, and of a firearm by a career crimi- ■ Michael Davido pleaded guilty to possession of revoked. Adjudication was withheld. He was sen- 277-7342 or the Nassau County four counts of threats against a nal, and two counts of the sale a controlled substance, introducing contraband into tenced to time served. He owes $518 in court costs, Sheriff’s Office at 225-5174. public official. of marijuana. a county jail, breach of the peace/disorderly conduct, $100 to the State Attorney’s Office, and $150 to the The “We Tip” program – 1-800- ■ Josquin Lavosh Crawford, ■ Shannon Marie Anderson, and giving false identification to a law enforcement Public Defender’s Office. 78Crime – also allows callers to 30, 5343 Kankakee Blvd., 37, 2067 Rayon Road, officer. He was adjudicated guilty on the first charge; ■ Jordan Keith Stoner pleaded guilty to grand leave anonymous tips. Jacksonville, June 28, posses- Fernandina Beach, June 30, two adjudication was withheld on the remaining charges. theft of a motor vehicle. Adjudication was withheld. ■ John Edward Eaker, sion of a weapon by a convicted counts of possession of a con- He was sentenced to time served. He owes $518 in He was sentenced to time served and two years of 49, 8 Vintage Way, Apt. 837, felon, possession of cocaine, and trolled substance and one count court costs, $100 to the State Attorney’s Office, and probation to include treatment in the Hope Program Fernandina Beach, June 27, driving while license suspended each of DUI and possession of $150 to the Public Defender’s Office. at Vines Hospital in Ocala, Fla. He owes $518 in two counts of aggravated or revoked. less than 20 grams of cannabis. ■ Michael Curtis Forshee admitted violation of court costs and $100 to the State Attorney’s Office. assault with a deadly weapon, ■ Denise Marie Higgin- ■ Maurice Leroy Marvin, 25, probation for false imprisonment and domestic bat- ■ Edward Michael Szakacsi denied violation of battery, and disorderly intoxica- botham, 33, 2833 Maude Road, 2402 Lantana Ave., Jacksonville, tery. Probation was reinstated with all original terms probation for possession of a controlled substance tion. Jacksonville, June 28, posses- June 30, sale of a controlled sub- and conditions as well as the added condition that he and possession of new or legend drugs without a ■ Issachar Ben Melchisedec, sion of methamphetamine and stance. serve 90 days in Nassau County Jail with credit for prescription. 57, 228 S. 10th St., Fernandina possession of drug paraphernalia ■ George Edward Norris, time served and extended by 12 months. ■ James Michael Turlington pleaded guilty to Beach, June 27, battery on a law with residue. 44, 3659 Pond Road, Charlotte, ■ Rebecca Jean Johnson pleaded not guilty to possession of a controlled substance and admitted enforcement officer. ■ Mark Lee Conner, 43, N.C., July 1, domestic battery driving while her license was suspended/habitual violation of probation for conspiring to commit rob- ■ Andrew David Wall, 19, 17818 Conner Road, Hilliard, with strangulation, battery/ offender. bery with a firearm or deadly weapon. He was adjudi- 1714 Norwich St., Brunswick, June 30, possession of heroin domestic violence, resisting ■ John Austin McCulloch pleaded not guilty to cated guilty. He was sentenced to 90 days in Nassau Ga., June 28, aggravated assault and operating a CMV while arrest without violence. aggravated battery. County Jail with credit for time served, after which with a deadly weapon. license suspended or revoked. [email protected] ■ Amber Lynn Meeks denied violation of proba- probation will be reinstated with all previous terms tion for possession of a controlled substance. and conditions. He owes $518 in court costs, $100 ■ Megan Lynn Mondanaro was adjudicated com- to the State Attorney’s Office, and $150 to the Public petent to proceed on charges of resisting arrest with Defender’s Office. violence, an unnatural and lascivious act, exposure ■ Wade Ernest Turner failed to appear on charg- of sexual organs, and driving under the influence of es of possession of a controlled substance, posses- alcohol or drugs. sion of controlled substance paraphernalia, and petit ■ Kristoff Emerion Rauls had a motion for theft. A warrant was issued for his arrest without a reduction in bond accepted with the conditions bond.

and maintenance. And, the budget Continued from 1A According to Podiak, some of WISH the difference in costs would be only asks for one new person, a ing with Podiak, who is over the shifted to other services. There traffic signal technician recom- Road Department, to “right-size are seven maintenance positions mended by FDOT to deal with the budget ... by finding areas of that have been on hold that would the additional traffic situations on reductions from this stage-one be shifted. The staff now is at 20, A1A/State Road 200. budget request.” Diehl said she but have never been able to fill the Pope said the traffic situa- believes that the $450,000 request vacant positions. The present 14 tion on S,R, 200 warrants a new for Materials and Supplies is about employees would be reassigned. employee and Mullin agreed. right but questions the $434,950 Pope pointed out that there is Diehl pointed out that both this request for Operating Supplies, a constant turnover in these jobs, budget and the Road Department which is mainly fuel costs which results in a constant cost of budget are 99% funded by fuel (about 90%). Last year’s bud- hiring and training of new people. taxes, but she also indicated that get for Operating Supplies was Podiak said that by going to there has been a $1.3 million $388,000. contracted ROW maintenance, decrease in fuel taxes and that “Fuel costs have been less than urban cycles would go from four money can only be used for spe- that this year,” Diehl explained. to eight and rural service cycles cific uses. She indicated the Operating would go from three to eight. That Companion’s presentation was Supplies expenses could be would include increasing cycles met with very few questions and reduced by about $100,000 during from eight to 16 on 14th Street, no challenges. One new item in budget workshops, but said she Sadler Road, William Burgess the budget request was $30,000 “did not want it to be put on the Boulevard, Miner Road, Courtney for drainage, an item that was screen” for the Thursday meeting. Isles Way, and David Hallman not in previous budgets of this “This is the first time we have had Parkway. department. Companion explained a substantial emergency reserve He explained that eight peo- the funds were for developing a fund, so we don’t have to budget ple will be available to perform stormwater master plan. for emergency fuel costs” for the essential maintenance tasks on a Road Department, Diehl said. regular basis forming the Paved Mullin asked questions about Road Crew, Dirt Road Crew and many line items in the Road Pedestrian Safety Crew, the latter Department and what changes of which will include maintenance NOTICE OF INTENTION TO CONSIDER he is likely to see in it. That is of the county’s approximately 1.9 why he told Diehl and Podiak, “I million square feet of sidewalks. need to see the people who did “We could contract this work out, ENACTMENT OF ORDINANCE this budget, and I don’t see how but we can handle it in-house as NOTICE is hereby given that the Board of County Commissioners of Nassau County, Florida, at a Regular we can finish this until I hear well and with better response meeting to be held on Thursday, the 16th day of July, 2020 at 6:00 P.M., or as soon thereafter as the matter their explanation of these figures. times,” Podiak said. I hate to delay this, but I need Pope responded, “This is a may be heard, in the Commission Chambers, located at the James S. Page Governmental Complex, 96135 to see them here,” he said, add- good example of what you get Nassau Place, Yulee, Florida, intends to consider for adoption the following proposed ordinance: ing he didn’t think it was fair for when you put a professional man- Diehl and Podiak to be doing their ager in charge of a department.” ORDINANCE NO. 2020-______job for them. With that, Podiak Earlier in the Thursday moved on to an explanation of an meeting, County Engineer AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF $813,000 request of new funds for Robert Companion presented COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF NASSAU the county’s Right-of-Way (ROW) the $1,836,601 budget wish list COUNTY, FLORIDA, REGARDING IMPACT Maintenance Program, which is for the county’s Engineering proposed to be outsourced for Department, which represents a FEES; AMENDING APPENDIX E TO THE the new budget year at a total major reduction from the depart- NASSAU COUNTY CODE OF ORDINANCES cost of $1.2 million. The county ment’s previous year budget of ENTITLED COMPREHENSIVE IMPACT FEE has been paying $1.3 million to $3,655,000. Professional servic- ORDINANCE; AMENDING SECTION 1.02 handle the work in-house with es, which accounts for 59% of the ENTITLED DEFINITIONS; AMENDING staff and equipment. The Florida budget, has been cut in half, from SECTION 1.03 ENTITLED LEGISLATIVE Department of Transportation $250,000 to $130,000. The bud- FINDINGS; AMENDING SECTION 1.07 contracts out its ROW mowing. get includes $600,000 for repairs ENTITLED ADOPTION OF IMPACT FEE STUDIES; AMENDING SECTION 2.03 ENTITLED IMPOSITION OF PARK AND RECREATION IMPACT FEES; REPEALING Buccaneer Villas apartments AND REPLACING ARTICLE III ENTITLED FIRE 1100 Lime Street • Fernandina Beach, FL 32034 RESCUE IMPACT FEES; REPEALING AND REPLACING ARTICLE IV ENTITLED LAW (904) 277-0000 ENFORCEMENT IMPACT FEES; REPEALING 48 Units • 2BR Apartments • Central H&A AND REPLACING ARTICLE V ENTITLED Refrigerator • Stove • Miniblinds • Playground ADMINISTRATIVE FACILITIES IMPACT FEES; PROVIDING FOR NOTICE OF IMPACT FEE Rent $0 – $814 RATES; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION Hours: 9am-5pm m-F FRC TTY 1-800-955-8771 OF APPENDIX E TO THE NASSAU COUNTY EQUAL HOUSING CODE OF ORDINANCES AS A NEW CHAPTER OPPORTUNITY “this institution is an equal opportunity provider.” 34 WITHIN THE NASSAU COUNTY CODE; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY, CONFLICTS, LIBERAL CONSTRUCTION, AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

Copies of the Ordinance are available at the Clerk’s Office at the Robert M. Foster Justice Center, located at 76347 Veterans Way, Yulee, Florida, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. through 5:00 p.m., except legal holidays.

THE PUBLIC IS INVITED TO BE PRESENT AND BE HEARD. IF A PERSON DECIDES TO APPEAL ANY DECISION MADE BY THE BOARD, AGENCY OR COMMISSION WITH RESPECT TO ANY MATTER CONSIDERED AT SUCH MEETING OR HEARING, HE OR SHE WILL NEED A RECORD OF THE PROCEEDINGS, AND THAT, FOR SUCH PURPOSE, HE OR SHE MAY NEED TO ENSURE THAT A VERBATIM RECORD OF THE PROCEEDINGS IS MADE, WHICH RECORD INCLUDES THE TESTIMONY AND EVIDENCE UPON WHICH THE APPEAL IS TO BE BASED.

The Board of County Commissioners may continue hearings on this matter.

BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF NASSAU COUNTY, FLORIDA

BY: /s/ DANIEL B. LEEPER ATTEST: /s/ JOHN A. CRAWFORD Its: Chairman Its: Ex-Officio Clerk

Individuals with disabilities needing a reasonable accommodation to participate in this proceeding should contact the Office of the Ex-Officio Clerk to the Board of County Commissioners at least two days prior to the proceeding at (904) 548-4660, or, if the hearing impaired, Florida Relay Service at 1-800-955-8770 (v) or 1-800-955-8771(TDD).

Nassau County, FL Development Impact Fee Comparison Current vs. Proposed

NL Wednesday 07.08.20 .indd 7 7/7/20 6:43 PM 8A WEDNESDAY, JULY 8, 2020 NEWS News-Leader Enough garden drama to keep it interesting t’s getting too hot to enjoy raised beds. know what? I miss them. gardening, at least in my Well, they Then there are the pond tur- world, but now I can update only lasted tles. These reptiles spent most Ieveryone on what has hap- in my yard a of their life cycle in the reten- pened in my yard over the last day. I planted tion pond behind our house, couple of months. Each month them, with with only their heads popping brings in surprises, and now their leaf- up in the water, or sometimes that I am home most of the covered they haul out to sun on the far time, I have a lot to report. vines, and the bank. Now it is turtle egg-laying First off, there is the never- next day they time, not just the sea turtles on ending rabbit story. With a new WILD were all gone, the beach but also the turtles twist. WAYS nibbled down that live in the woods and ponds For years, I have battled to the soil. in our area. Our yard, the only rabbits that eat up my vegetable I’ve now one around the pond with some garden. Various fences, repel- Pat decided, as bare patches of sandy, sunny lents – whatever we’ve tried to long as I can soil, becomes a turtle nursery divert them with – have done Foster-Turley maintain ground. no good. If I plant something some veggies Every couple of weeks, delectable, the rabbits eat it above the rabbits’ reach, the Dumela (my cat) and I watch way before it is ready for me to rest are fine for them to eat. from the bedroom window as a harvest. So, I resorted to only Every morning, and some turtle crawls out to these bare planting things in my elevated evenings, I have been enjoy- spots by the bird feeder, digs beds, far above their reach. But ing one rabbit, sometimes two, a hole with its back legs, and a couple of weeks ago, I thought that visit our backyard and drops in dozens of eggs. Sadly, I’d try again. are highly viewable from my when I inspect the spots where A friend of mine dug up air-conditioned windows. So, the eggs were laid, I see dug some sweet potato plants from what about the plants? The up holes. The predators – rac- her yard and, seeing their rapid rabbits won. But something is coons, crows, who knows what spread in her garden, they very wrong. The bunnies have else – quickly locate the nests looked like something perfect disappeared with no sightings and chow down. At least some to cover the ground under the of them for days now. And, you must survive, since we some- A small fire in the times see tiny turtle heads in woods drew the the pond. Nature has accommo- rapid attention of Fireworks over. Family and friends left around 11 p.m. I heard voices dated for the loss of eggs that our local firefight- from down on the dock next door. I went into my John Wayne mode. feed other animals by ensuring ing teams. Where Neighbors were out of town. I yelled “who’s there”? A voice said that turtles lay enough of them once we had two “Just me granddaddy”. Cobie and a friend had decided to come home from school for the weekend and although some family mem- for a few to survive to perpetu- wild rabbits, now bers knew, no one told me! ate the species. we have none. Come by the coffee is on! My latest adventure in the PAT FOSTER-TURLEY/FOR Scholarship deadline Wednesday July 15. yard has been my fire pit. This THE NEWS-LEADER large kettle was custom made DEERTRACKS for me by a fellow up near the Your ONE CALL FULL SERVICE PLUMBING COMPANY is Okefenokee Swamp from a HIRING. Apply in person. 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S.R. 200 Fernandina Beach, FL 32034 notice, as I stoked my fire and Facebook, my Liberian forester later, a small fire broke out in sits safely on our concrete patio, enjoyed the rising flames, but friend Richard said tersely, the woods nearby and all the well away from the house and CFC 1426558 Bucko came out worried. And “Look up.” Yes, it was a fire fire vehicles and staff in the area any trees. Phew, another crisis 277-3942 FL CFC 057478–GA MPR 006661 averted! These days, I’m thinking you may get more updates from my yard and the nearby environs. The coronavirus is not leaving our area anytime soon and cau- tious seniors like myself are mostly staying at home. At least th 40% 60% there’s a lot of drama in my yard off 50% off to keep me interested! 70% Pat Foster-Turley is a zoolo- of off off gist on Amelia Island. She wel- comes your nature questions and 4 observations. 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PHOTOS BY BETH JONES/NEWS-LEADER The Fernandina Beach High School baseball team has returned to the field, and the Pirates held workouts Monday morning. Head Coach Jon Shave, second row right, his coach- ing staff and two former Pirates — Kyle Richardson and Aidan Sweatt — were also on hand, above left. Richardson plays at Jacksonville University, and Sweatt is heading to the University of North Florida. The Pirates are practicing weekday mornings as they gear up for the 2021 season. The 2020 season was canceled early on because of the pandemic. Jacksonville Sharks reward 2020 season ticket holders in 2021 2019 was an incredible year. of the fans who bought 2020 The Jacksonville Sharks went season tickets a reward option 15-1, reclaimed their title as for the 2021 season as a thank National Arena League cham- you for their support, patience pions and picked up 13 league and understanding during this awards including best franchise pandemic. and best fans. No team was Fans who select the season more excited to start this sea- ticket upgrade will be offered son than Jacksonville, but due different seating choices to be to unprecedented times, the used for the entire 2021 season. cancellation of the 2020 arena The single-game ticket option football season was unfortunate allows season ticket holders to but necessary. bring more friends and family to In response to the cancella- games for free. tion, the Sharks are providing For fans looking for a big fans a special thank you bonus reward, try the super upgrade. to all season ticket holders for This would give fans the option rolling their tickets over to to move into different premium the 2021 season. The bonus seating for Sharks games. For includes free season ticket Shark pit members, there is upgrades, free extra single also a free club suite option that game tickets, a free super would allow a fan to bring up to upgrade or free extra award 16 guests to a game. experiences, with more offers The Sharks are also work- JACKSONVILLE SHARKS coming soon. ing on an exclusive gathering The Jacksonville Sharks have introduced a season ticket bonus for 2021 season. “It was very disappointing or special event. Staff members that we couldn’t find a way to will be calling all season ticket play our season, but with the holders after the new 2021 holder interested in taking working on their arena dates NAL champions and ArenaBowl Follow the Sharks on way things were in the different season ticket map is completed advantage of the reward bonus so the 2021 NAL schedule can XXIV champions play all their Facebook at facebook.com/ states and getting agreements by the arena and Ticketmaster, may email the Sharks at Jeff@ come out as soon as possible. home games at the Jacksonville jaxsharks and on Twitter and with the different arenas, it just which should be approximately jaxsharks.com. Anyone inter- The season is set to start in Veterans Memorial Arena. Instagram @jaxsharks as well couldn’t safely be done,” said the end of July or early August. ested in 2021 season tickets April. To become a Shark Nation as the Attack Dance Team at Sharks Senior Vice President At that time they will go over or information should email The Jacksonville Sharks are member or for more informa- facebook.com/sharkattackdance Tim Johnson. all the various options. [email protected]. members of the National Arena tion please call email steve@ and Chum at facebook.com/ The Sharks are giving all Any 2020 season ticket All teams are currently League. The 2019 and 2017 jaxsharks.com. chumsharks.

NEW Sports Wed.indd 1 7/7/20 4:45 PM 2B WEDNESDAY, JULY 8, 2020 SPORTS News-Leader PASSING THE GAVEL SPORTS SHORTS Bold City Showcase set for Aug. 22 The early entry deadline is July 17. Early fees are $350 for the kingfish division and The 2020 high school football season $100 for inshore/offshore. kicks off Aug. 22 with the third annual Bold In a break from tradition due to the risks City Showcase. Six teams from throughout of COVID-19, the 2020 rodeo will not include Northeast Florida, including the West Nassau on-site entertainment or refreshments, but the Warriors, will open their seasons at Skinner- needs of thirsty and hungry fisherman can be Barco Stadium, with the tripleheader starting satisfied by the many merchants in walking at noon. All three games will be televised, distance of the weigh-in tent. Visitors are also starting with a one-hour pregame show at 11 welcome to watch the weigh-in of the catch a.m. from 2-5:30 p.m. The noon game features Ribault fac- Online tournament registrations are ing off against Creekside in the Trojans’ encouraged, but checks will be accepted. Five first game under new head coach Marlon days will be needed to process a check if it is White. Creekside is looking to build off last mailed in, so send them early to receive early season’s 5-5 finish that concluded with a win registration fee rate. See all of the registration over district champion Ponte Vedra. information and instructions at www.nsfafish. The second game kicks off at 3:30 p.m. net. VISA, MasterCard, American Express with the battle of Clay County on the line – and Discover credit cards are accepted. Orange Park taking on Oakleaf. The two rivals Cash prizes up to $10,000, based on the open their season again in a rematch of last number of boats registered, will be awarded. year’s 42-21 victory by Oakleaf. The tournament will also pay both a first- and The final game will start at 7 p.m. as second-place cash prize for each species in Bolles takes on West Nassau. The Bulldogs the inshore/offshore division. bounced back from a loss in the showcase Visit www.nsfafish.net or call the tourna- last year to advance to the state champion- ment committee at 277-8889. The Nassau ship game. West Nassau went 8-3 last season Sport Fishing Association, founded in 1983, is after being upset in the region semifinals. a 501(c) (3) nonprofit organization, created to VIP tickets are available for all three games develop and promote saltwater fishing in the SUBMITTED for $45 each that include access to a cool Nassau County area while adhering to state, As a token of appreciation for her commitment to the Amelia Island Club’s Women’s Golf zone shaded tent, meal and drinks. Admission federal and local regulations, to encourage Association in 2019-20, incoming President Georgia Murray, right, recently presented for each game is $10 each, with student tick- compliance with the rules of water safety and retiring president Pam Fox with an engraved glass bowl. Approximately 100 members of ets available through each school two weeks to promote youth-related community and other the WGA include both 18- and nine-holers who participate in various formats during their prior to the games. civic-minded activities. weekly Thursday play days. Tickets are on sale through www.JaxHigh School912.com, Airstream Ventures, WJXT and The Bolles School, which will follow all Play pickleball COVID-19 guidance from local, state and Scheduled play at the pickleball courts national authorities to ensure the safety of the at Central Park in Fernandina Beach has WGA honors holiday during play participants and fans. resumed. Beginner play (levels 1.0-2.5) is 3-4 p.m. Sunday; social play (3.0 plus with Johnson beat Brauda. Jumbo Shrimp cancel 2020 season challenge court) is from 4-6 p.m. Sunday. GOLF NEWS Women’s open play (all levels) on courts 1-4 The Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp 2020 is from 8-10 a.m. Monday, and level 3.5 on ALS golf tourney season has been canceled, according to an courts 1, 5 and 6 from 4-6 p.m. Monday, with The ladies from the The 16th annual ALS Amelia announcement by Minor League Baseball rating level 4.0 plus on courts 2-4. Levels 3.0 Women’s Golf Association at Island Golf Classic will be held Tuesday afternoon. and 3.5 plus play from 8-10 a.m. Tuesday, the Amelia Island Club rolled Aug. 7 at Long Point at the Fans who have purchased individual game and levels 2.0, 2.5 and 3.0 from 10 a.m. to into summer on Thursday Amelia Island Club. The event tickets for any game of the 2020 season will noon. Levels 3.0 and 3.5 plus with challenge as they participated in their is held in honor of the late automatically receive a credit to their Jumbo court is from 4-6 p.m. Wednesday. Red, White and Blue Tourna- John Louis O’Day, and tourna- Shrimp ticket account. That credit may be uti- Men’s open play (all levels) on courts 1-3 ment. Twenty-six players were Johnson Brauda ment proceeds benefit the ALS lized at any point for any 2021 Jumbo Shrimp is from 8-10 a.m. Nighttime social play (all lev- encouraged to dress in their Association Florida Chapter. ticket purchase as tickets, season tickets or els) is from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Thursday. Levels best patriotic outfits, as they Registration, warm-up and mini-plans are released for sale. 3.0 and 3.5 plus is from 8-10 a.m. Friday, and participated in a step-aside In the nine-hole division, lunch buffet are from 10:30 a.m. A 2021 season schedule and promotional levels 2.0, 2.5 and 3.0 from 10 a.m. to noon. scramble, using a drive from utilizing the same format and to noon, with a shotgun start at schedule will be announced at a later date, On Saturday, nighttime social play (all levels) every golfer a minimum of playing from the green tees, the noon. Format is a four-person prior to individual game tickets going on sale is from 6:30-8:30 p.m. three times. winners were Diane O’Malley, scramble. Dinner reception is for the 2021 season. Visit www.fbpickleball.com, Fernandina In addition, the ladies played Nancy Reidy and Dora Yelk. from 5-8 p.m. and includes beer The cancelation decision marks the first Beach Pickleball Pirates on Facebook or email from three different tee loca- and wine, raffle prizes, awards, time since 1969 that Jacksonville will not field [email protected]. tions – the whites, the blues a silent auction and live music. a professional baseball season. and the “reds,” also known as Saturday Mixer Raffle tickets are five for $20 For information, visit www.milb.com/jack- the green tee boxes. After 12 weeks of 18-hole or an arm wing span for $100. sonville. Boules Club The winning team, with a Saturday Mixer competition There will be proximity prizes The Amelia Island Boules Club holds final score of 61.1, included amongst more than 36 mem- and prizes will be awarded for Fishing Rodeo Aug. 1 pétanque pickup games on the pétanque Jeanne Tennyson, Pam Fox, bers of the Fernandina Beach first through fifth place net and courts at Central Park, corner of Atlantic Marilyn Booth and Sheila Men’s Golf Association, the top first and second gross team. The 38th Fernandina Beach Fishing Avenue and South 11. Street, Saturdays at Braddock. The second-place 10 players teed off for a nine- Each player receives a goody Rodeo, presented by the Nassau Sport 9:30 a.m. and most afternoons on weekdays. team of Dawn Theodore, Marty hole shootout. Steve Johnson bag. Fishing Association, will be held Aug. 1 at the Pétanque (pay-tonk) is a cousin of both Wright, Fran Maguire and Fran defeated Larry Brauda on the Entry fee is $200 per player, Fernandina Harbor Marina. It is sanctioned by horseshoes and bocce, the Italian bowling Shea finished with a final score final hole. and there is a $75 per person the Southern Kingfish Association as part of game. The public is always welcome. Call of 65.9. Rounding out third Ironically, they said it had charge for the reception only. their 2020 Tournament Trail national champi- 491-1190. place were teammates Cathy been 12 years playing in the Sponsorships are available. onship series. There will be kingfish division Fetzek, Mary Kaulfuss, Sue association’s 12-week mixer, Contact Mark O’Day at 553- and an inshore/offshore division. Every entrant Email information for this column to Braddock and Penny Giles, when they had both reached the 0576 or [email protected] or can fish one or both divisions. [email protected]. turning in a final score of 66.5. final hole together. This time, visit www.ALSGolfAmelia.com.

RECREATION ROUNDUP

All of the city of Fernandina reserved for instructed play Beach Parks & Recreation during posted hours. Players Department’s programs and must have gate keys to enter activities, with the exception of courts. Keys may be pur- aqua aerobics and instructed chased at the Atlantic Center programs, are postponed until for $20 per key during normal further notice. business hours, Monday- Parks & Recreation Friday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., Department offices are open Saturday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Atlantic Center, MLK Jr. • Open roller hockey at the Center and Peck Gym. The Main Beach Multi-Purpose Atlantic pool is open for lap Court. Adult/older teens skate swim and aqua aerobics only. Tuesdays from 5-6 p.m. The Atlantic Fitness Room is (beginner) and Saturdays open. from 4:15-4:45 p.m. (easy) Private swim lessons have and 4:45-6 p.m. (advanced). been postponed until further Family skate Tuesdays from notice. The MLK Jr. pool will 4-5 p.m. and Saturdays from remain closed until further 3-4 p.m. Call Ray Matz at notice. (215) 852-7038 for informa- The Peck Gym cardio area tion. and weight room are open • Rod Gibson Tennis Monday-Friday from 11 a.m.-7 Services. Private lessons with p.m. The Peck Gym basket- a head professional are $60 ball court and volleyball court per hour for city residents, $70 remain closed under further non-city; $30/30 minutes for notice. city residents, $35 non-city. • Fall adult co-ed open soft- Lessons with a staff profes- ball league registration will be sional are $50/hour for city held July 13-17, with a $360 residents, $60 non-city; $25/30 team registration fee. Late minutes for city residents, $30 registration is July 20-24, with non-city. Semi-private lessons a $385 team fee. A two-game are also available. refundable forfeit fee of $72 is Youth tennis clinics July due by July 31. USA Softball 13-16, July 20-23, July 27-30. rules with some local league Red Ball 1 Mondays and rules; six men and four women Wednesdays from 10:30- minimum per team. All bats 11:15 a.m., and Red Ball 2 must be USA Softball/ASA- Mondays and Wednesdays certified and have league- from 11:15 a.m. to noon. $14/ issued hologram decals on week city residents, $16.80 them. non-city and $9 drop-in rate Tentative opening night of city residents, $10.80 non-city. the season is Aug. 3. Games Orange Ball Tuesdays and on Mondays at the Ybor Thursdays from 3:30-4:30 Alvarez softball fields. For p.m., and Green Ball Mondays information, visit www.leaguel- and Wednesdays from 4-5 ineup.com/fbflsoftball or email p.m. $18/week city residents, [email protected]. $21.60 non-city and $11 drop- Renovations coming to Fernandina Beach Golf Club Beginning mid-Summer • Pickleball at Central Park. in rate city residents, $13.20 Six lighted courts available. non-city. Please pardon our Players must have gate keys, Junior intermediate appearance during which may be purchased at Tuesdays and Thursdays our driving renovation, the Atlantic Center for $20 per from 4:30-6 p.m. $26/week including Top Tracer, key Monday-Friday from 7 city residents, $31.20 non- putting green expansion, a.m. to 7 p.m., Saturday from City and $16 drop-in rate city creation of our practice 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Visit www. residents, $19.20 non-city. area and North Course fbpickleball.com, Fernandina Junior advanced Mondays greens renovation! For Beach Pickleball Pirates on and Wednesdays from 5-6:30 your safety, please avoid Facebook or email fbpbpi- p.m. $26/week city residents, construction areas and [email protected]. $31.20 non-city and $16 drop- equipment. • Central Park has four in rate city residents, $19.20 lighted hard courts available non-city. Fees listed for each www.fernandinabeachgolfclub.com (904) 310-3175 for open play. Courts 1 and 2 level are for the entire session. (closest to South 13th Street) Daily rates also available.

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SPECIAL PHOTOS Brantley Farlow fished with father Robby, left, aboard Kenny Crawford’s Crawfish spot fishing boat, taking sixth place in the King Buster junior angler division. Farlow’s largest mackerel weighed 27.55 pounds. Mark Droukas, right, and team Smokin’ Reels took first place with this beautiful 47.3-pound kingfish. F e r n a n d i n a B e a c h T i d e s Tides, Sun & Moon : July 8 – July 15, 2020 Sunrise 6:30A High -- A -- ’ Moonrise 12:55A High 2:30A 6.87’ Hot kingfish action Sunrise 6:32A Moonset 9.42A Low 5:41A 1.49’ Low 8:41A 1.91’ Wed. Sun. Moonset 1:21p very summer el fishermen welcome to watch the weigh-in Sunset 8:31P High 12:00P 7.09’ Last Qtr. 7:31P High 2:59P 6.84’ Northeast Florida fish- can still count of the catch from 2-5 p.m. 7/8 Moonrise 11:24P Low 5:43P 1.81’ 7/12 Sunset 8:30P Low 9:08P 2.62’ ermen look forward to on hooking Online tournament regis- Sunrise 6:30A High 12:29A 7.82’ Moonrise 1:24A High 3:15A 6.63’ the annual run of king up to a good trations are encouraged, but E Moonset 10.39A Low 6:25A 1.66’ Sunrise 6:32A Low 9:28A 1.90’ mackerel, when fast swimming summer run checks will be accepted. The Thur. Mon. Sunset 8:31P High 12:45P 6.98’ Moonset 2:14P High 3:49P 6.91’ kingfish weighing up to more of deep-inlet NSFA will need five days to 7/9 7/13 than 50 pounds will strike a king macker- process a check if it is mailed in Moonrise 11:57P Low 6:29P 2.11’ Sunset 8:30P Low 10:03P 2.59’ bait or lure while swimming el. Conditions so send them early to receive Sunrise 6:31A High 1:09A 7.49’ Moonrise 1:53A High 4:04A 6.46’ at incredible speeds. The fast may have to the early registration fee rate. Fri. Moonset 11.34A Low 7:09A 1.79’ Tues. Sunrise 6:33A Low 10:14A 1.87’ striking king mackerel often be perfect, The fishing format will Sunset 8:31P High 1:28P 6.89’ Moonset 3:07P High 4:40P 7.05’ catches fishermen off guard and OUTDOORS with the remain the same, however, to 7/10 Moonrise --P Low 7:19P 2.38’ 7/14 Sunset 8:30P Low 10:56P 2.49’ can empty a large kingfish reel tides, weath- limit contact and promote social Moonrise 12:27A High 1:49A 7.17’ Moonrise 2:25A High 4:57A 6.38’ filled with 20-pound monofila- er, moon distancing, a formal captain’s Terry Lacoss Sunrise 6:31A ment fishing line within a blink phases and meeting will not be held. Live Sat. Low 7:55A 1.88’ Wed. Sunrise 6:33A Low 11:00A 1.87’ of an eye. the amount of present schools registration will be available 7/11 Moonset 12:28P High 2:13P 6.84’ Moonset 4:03P High 5:33P 7.26’ One of the most exciting of bait fish playing an important from 3-8 p.m. July 31. Sunset 8:30P Low 8:12P 2.56’ 7/15 Sunset 8:29P Low 11:48P 2.35’ kingfish strikes I can remember part in hooking up to deep-inlet The awards presentations Tide calculations are for Amelia River, Fernandina Beach. No corrections are necessary. took place at the south end of and beach kingfish. will be held that evening, but Sun & Moon events are also calculated for Fernandina Beach, although actual times may vary because of land masses. Amelia Island while fishing Many seasoned king mack- results will be posted online with longtime friend Kenny erel fishermen look for a full and the winning checks mailed This Space Available! Florida’s Oldest The News-Leader printed edition and Weekly Newspaper Crawford and my son, Terry moon and a midday flood tide to to the captains. fbnewsleader.com offer the opportunity to David Lacoss. We had cast net- produce the best kingfish action The NSFA is also holding a PUT US promote and advertise your business to ted large ocean mullet right in along the beaches and at inlet red snapper tournament dur- TO WORK thousands of customers each week. the surf and were slow trolling mouths of Northeast Florida.It’s ing the upcoming open snapper Call 261-3696 and ask for Candy or Meghan live baits just behind the slow time to go kingfishing. season July 10-12 and July 17. FOR YOU and put the News-Leader to work for you! rolling surf. During the recent King Visit www.fishnsfa.net. Our largest mullet was Buster Kingfish Tournament, set just behind my Mercury team Smokin’ Reels, cap- outboard’s prop wash, which tained by Jacksonville’s Mark attracts tournament-size king- Droukas, did have better luck fish. and weighed in a massive 47.3- St I was at the helm while pound kingfish. Saturday, auguSt 1 Crawford and Lacoss were Robby Farlow and son chumming with chunks of men- Brantley fished aboard Kenny Fernandina haden and ground menhaden Crawford’s Crawfish tourna- when a monster of a kingfish ment boat during the junior sky-rocketed on the large prop angler tournament, and Harbor Marina wash live bait. I caught this Brantley Farlow took sixth- massive kingfish airborne with place honors with a nice 27.55- ishing ours the mullet securely in its row pound kingfish. The young F h : of sharp teeth. That king had to saltwater angler took home a weigh well over 50 pounds. brand-new kayak. 6:30am to 5 pm Lacoss grabbed the deeply The 40th annual Greater bent kingfish rod, allowing Jacksonville Kingfish eigh in pm that huge kingfish to burn Tournament will get underway W - : 2-5 itself out with its speedy run. with a past winner tournament Unfortunately, the hooks on July 13. The regular kingfish ingFish ivision Donation Fee is pulled, causing much disbelief tournament is July 16-17, with K D $350 among our fishing team. a redfish tournament on July We had just put our live 18. For information, visit www. through July 17th, then $400 baits out during a past Golden kingfishtournament.com. Isles Kingfish Tournament The 38th annual Fernandina in/oFFshore roDeo Donation Fee is $100 and would have won the event Beach Fishing Rodeo, present- hands down. The prior year, we ed by the Nassau Sport Fishing through July 17th, then $125. had just put our live baits out Association, will be held Aug. during the same tournament 1 at the Fernandina Harbour and boated a 45-pound king Marina. It is sanctioned by the St $ mackerel to win the event. Southern Kingfish Association KingFiSH diviSion - 1 Place 10,000 Another one of our favorite as part of its 2020 Tournament kingfish techniques is slow Trail national championship laceS aid ll aSH trolling ribbonfish deep with series. There is a kingfish divi- 10 P P - a c the aid of my Cannon downrig- sion and an inshore/offshore (baSed on 100 Paid boatS) gers at any one of Northeast division for eight different spe- Florida’s deep channel inlets. cies. Every entrant can fish one On some occasions, we have or both divisions. 8 SPecieS – inSHore & oFFSHore navigated several miles with In a break from tradition due our kingfish boat just to hook to the risks of COVID-19, the up to an excellent migration of 2020 rodeo will not include on- St $ nd $ deep-channel kingfish. site entertainment or refresh- 1 Place 650 • 2 Place 350 Gone are the days when ments, but the needs of thirsty (baSed on 100 Paid boatS) good numbers of kingfish could and hungry fisherman can be be seen feeding on large pods of satisfied by the many mer- floating shrimp boat chum, but chants in walking distance of 1st & 2nd Place, Single Engine Boat Northeast Florida king macker- the weigh-in tent. Visitors are Cash Prizes Lady & Young Angler * Raffle Grand Prize* A Week Stay In An Oceanfront Omni Amelia Island Plantation Villa

MORTGAGE SERVCES Tournament Committee: 904-277-8889 See the tournament rules, purchase raffle tickets, and register online at www.nsfafish.net. Allow for a wait and crowd if you choose SPECIAL NL/PSA Amelia offshore and nearshore fish havens attract large to register at the tent the day before fishing. schools of king mackerel during the summer fishing sea- son. Several kingfish tournaments are showcasing large prizes.

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4B Wednesday, July 8, 2020 News-Leader / Fernandina Beach, FL Celebrating the Fourth of July a little differently his year was not like any reflect on this very we embrace – parades, picnics, and other Fourth of July. Yes, we American of holidays fireworks – were firmly established celebrated, but a little more when we celebrate and treasured. The signers put their Tcarefully. We saw the usual our country’s birth- fortunes on the line as well as their abundance of red, white and blue every- day. In 1774, dele- lives. John Hancock boldly signed the where. American flags proudly waved. gates from the origi- document wanting to be sure that the Traditionally, we gather in family nal 13 colonies met English king could read his signature. groups or with friends, but this year we in Philadelphia at the The document and his signature are celebrated with an abundance of caution First Continental each one of the most famous in the and followed the important guidelines. Congress. They had world. There were no big firework displays FROM enough of the British So this year, our celebrations were on Amelia Island. Traditionally, island- THE and their abuses different. We celebrated in our own ers flock to the beach and enjoy the PORCH and wanted to take private ways. Now more then ever we massive fireworks shows provided by action. In 1775, war need to reflect on the famous words island resorts and hotels. The popular was declared. The from our Declaration of Independence: downtown fireworks that light up the Dickie Battle of Concord “We hold these truths to be self- harbor and Historic District did not Anderson and its “shot heard evident, that all men are created equal, happen. Big Guy and I did enjoy the round the world” Jefferson headed the committee that Carolina voted no. New York abstained that they are endowed by their Creator incredible fireworks on television. was the beginning of the Revolutionary drafted the now famous document. and Delaware was undecided. with certain unalienable Rights, that Washington, D.C. and New York City War. The first draft of the document was On July 6, 1776, the first public among these are Life, Liberty and the both put on amazing displays and all The Second Continental Congress presented to the Continental Congress reading of the famous declaration took pursuit of Happiness.” with wonderful patriotic music in the met in 1776 to address the need for a in June of 1776. The final vote was place in Philadelphia’s Independence To receive her weekly newsletter or get background. document that would be our country’s taken on July 4. It was not a unani- Square. The first Independence Day information about her books including But we still have lots to celebrate declaration of independence from the mous vote. Of the 13 colonies, nine celebration took place On July 4, 1777. her four From the Porch books contact as we hunker down. It is a good time to oppression of the English. Thomas voted yes, and Pennsylvania and South By the early 1800s, the traditions Dickie at [email protected].

SUBMITTED PHOTOS Falls are responsible for one-third of all home-related fatalities with seniors usually being the most affected by falls. A Nassau County Council on Aging case manager will discuss the importance of seniors maintaining an active lifestyle in helping to prevent falls. 6 ways to prevent falls around the house Despite all of the potential slippery throw rugs, floorboards ily accessible cabinets and other hazards around a house – from that stick up, loose carpeting, locations. This prevents having electrical issues to fire hazards to or furniture that blocks walking to climb or reach for them. carbon monoxide – the National paths. Remedy these hazards as • Install more lighting. Poor Seniors can join a free webinar Home Security Alliance says soon as possible. Address loose visibility can contribute to falls. that falls are the leading cause floorboards and/or place nonslip Lighting in hallways, stairways, Nassau County Council on Aging and Baptist Medical Center of death due to home accidents. materials beneath rugs. bathrooms, and bedrooms – even Nassau will conduct a free fall prevention webinar at three different Falls are responsible for one- • Install grab bars or railings. if it is a small nightlight – can be times this month, according to a news release. third of all home-related fatali- Install grab bars in certain loca- enough to light the way. To help seniors “age in place with safe, independent home ties. Although seniors are the tions for extra stability or where • Reinforce your home’s environments,” the webinar will cover the importance of: group most affected by falls, someone may need leverage get- exterior. Falls do not only occur • Having an active lifestyle; these types of accidents can ting up from a seated position. inside. Inspect the perimeter of • Balancing your diet with healthy foods; affect anyone. They are particularly helpful a property for uneven turf, holes, • Focusing on your eyes, ears, and feet; A broken bone may be a near toilets and bathtubs and in or cracked or uneven patches of • Speaking with your doctor; and minor inconvenience for young stairways and hallways. walkways. Make sure lighting • Learning how to “fall-proof” your home. people, but fractures are more • Stick to sensible shoes. is working at entryways, and NCCOA Fall Prevention Case Manager Laura O’Reilly will serious for the elderly. As a Sensible shoes fit properly and check that exterior handrails conduct the webinar via Zoom on the following dates: result, seniors must take mea- have sturdy, nonskid soles. are secure. • Monday, July 13, 1-2 p.m. sures to protect themselves Avoid walking around in slippers Falls can cause serious injury • Wednesday, July 15, 10-11 a.m. against falls. These steps can or even in stocking feet, which or death, particularly for aging • Thursday, July 16, 4-5 p.m. minimize risk at home. are much more slippery. men and women. Simple fixes To register for the webinar, contact NCCOA at (904) 775-5529 • Remove tripping hazards. • Store items within reach. around the house can make by Friday, July 10. O’Reilly Examine rooms and hallways Store items that are used fre- things more secure and reduce for potential hazards, such as quently, such as dishes, in eas- the risk for falls.

SUBMITTED New officers welcome members after club reopens SUBMITTED The 2020-21 Executive Board of the GFWC Woman’s Club of Fernandina Beach was installed by Jeri Johns at a social gathering June 23. Wearing masks and following social distancing, the women welcomed Woman’s Club announces scholarship winners visitors and members to their first meeting since coronavirus lockdowns began in March. Pictured from The GFWC Woman’s Club of Fernandina Beach announced recently left are Sue Dwyer, president; Judy Tipton, first vice president; Betsy Schoelen, second vice president; that Ashley Thomas, Brita Bocian, and Avery Beverly, pictured from Kim Lunt, third vice president; Kim Holwell, fourth vice president; Susan Childers, corresponding secre- left to right, were the recipients of its 2020 scholarship program. tary; and not pictured, Pam Thomas, secretary, and Debra Yarborough, treasurer.

NL Wednesday 07.08.20 .indd 13 7/7/20 5:19 PM Wednesday, July 8, 2020 AROUND TOWN News-Leader 5B Skunk vine can be tough to control We just moved here from GARDEN to actually Q:out of state. I have this cause branch- vine in my yard growing every- TALK es or entire where. When I pull it, it really trees to break smells terrible. Will it hurt me? and collapse. Can you tell me what it is and Karl Shaffer There are what I do to get rid of it? Master limited options Thank you for your ques- to control A:tion and welcome to Gardener skunk vine. Nassau County. What you have Mechanical is an invasive plant known as control such as pulling by hand “skunk vine,” Paederia foetida. is effective if the affected area Skunk vine is a plant that is small. The vine can also be was brought to a USDA field sprayed using weed killer if station in the late-1800s as the done carefully and correctly. If source of potential fiber crop. you do use weed killer, you can It spread into the surround- find the correct application at ing area and has since invaded https://bit.ly/2BId0ak. Be sure all of Florida. The Florida to use the instructions on how Exotic Plant Pest Council has to safely and correctly use the now classified skunk vine as weed killer. KAREN BROWN/UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA a Category I species on its Another option is pulling the Skunk vine grows in a Invasive Exotic Plant. As you vine out of a flowerbed, getting wide variety of habitats indicated, the pungent odor as much of the root system and can quickly cover when pulled or cut gives this as possible. Then, place three and overwhelm native pest its “skunk vine” name. or four layers of newsprint to vegetation if it’s left Skunk vine is a problem cover the soil; cover the news- undisturbed. The climbing throughout Nassau County. It print with three inches of mulch vines can cover trees and spreads quickly with runners, such as pine fines, leaves and or shrubs enough to actually but it also develops seeds that pine straw. This will reduce the cause branches or entire can be dispersed by air or by ability of the vine to grow and trees to break and col- birds. It grows in a wide vari- spread. lapse. ety of habitats and can quickly Karl Shaffer is a UF/IFAS cover and overwhelm native Nassau County Extension building in Yulee and the main located at the James S. Page Florida. You can send questions County Extension, 543350 U.S. vegetation if it’s left undis- Master Gardener volunteer. Extension office in Callahan. Governmental Complex and for Garden Talk via email at 1, Callahan, FL 32011. For more turbed. The climbing vines can Extension locations include The UF/IFAS Nassau County demonstrates best manage- [email protected] or information about the Extension, cover trees and shrubs enough the satellite office at the county Demonstration Garden is ment practices for Northeast through the mail to Nassau visit nassau.ifas.ufl.edu.

DRUMS ARE FUN – FOR ALL

SUBMITTED POTOS World-renowned drummer Les DeMerle will teach the basics of drumming during two sessions of a unique Drums Are Fun virtual summer camp in July. Subjects in the camp will include correctly holding drumsticks; counting rhythms and developing beats; playing a steady tempo to create a beat; drum rudiments; and reading drum music. The first session for children ages 9 and older will be July 13-15; the second session for adults ages 18 and older will be July 20-22. The camp will take place 1 to 3 p.m. each day for both sessions. All lev- els and all styles of drumming are welcome. Cost is $80 for all three days of a session. For more information and to register, contact [email protected] or (904) 277-7942.

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NL Wednesday 07.08.20 .indd 14 7/7/20 5:21 PM 6B Wednesday, July 8, 2020 AROUND TOWN News-Leader New treatment helps animals with severe bone loss SARAH CAREY the foot bone. Then we would cast it followed by University of Florida regular bandage changes on the limb and leave it College of Veterinary Medicine to heal.” That was essentially what was done with the A human placenta-derived compound devel- giraffe, he said – but with the addition of the pla- oped by a University of Florida faculty member in cental compound. the Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering is Biedrzycki spoke with Kim, who had used the being used with promising results by veterinarians placental compound successfully in a few cases. at UF’s College of Veterinary Medicine to treat Kim put Biedrzycki in touch with McFetridge to animals with severe bone loss. further discuss the product and its potential for Without the compound, the animals – which treating infections and stimulating bone growth. included a giraffe at the Jacksonville Zoo and Biedrzycki then brainstormed with Jacksonville Gardens and two pet dogs – would have almost Zoo veterinarian Yousef Jafarey, D.V.M., and his certainly faced amputation of the affected areas, team to develop a plan: They would cut out the the veterinarians said. diseased bone, clean out the area and put in bone Peter McFetridge, Ph.D., the product’s devel- allografts, antibiotic beads and the placental product oper who is the Integra Lifesciences term profes- “to try to speed things up.” sor in UF’s J. Crayton Pruitt Family Department The giraffe wore a cast on her foot, and three of Biomedical Engineering, studies the engineer- cast changes were performed six weeks apart. The ing of viable “living” tissues and organs for the second time, the area was cleaned out a bit more repair and regeneration of diseased tissues. Stan and additional placental compound was applied, Kim, BVSc., an associate professor of small- Biedrzycki said. animal surgery at UF, learned of McFetridge’s “It was a very big deal,” he said. “I was really work and was intrigued about the placental com- impressed with the whole team effort.” pound he had been testing in rodent models with That effort involved the zoo’s keepers, its ani- some success. mal health team, an anesthesia crew and many PHOTOS BY LOUIS BREMS/SPECIAL McFetridge and Kim began discussing possibili- more people performing various duties along the Above, Dr. Adam Biedrzycki aspirates a sample of synovial fluid from the radiocarpal joint ties for the product’s additional use in small ani- way, Biedrzycki said. of a giraffe named JoJo at Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens on June 25. Below, Biedrzycki mals. Kim treated the dogs with the new compound “You also had an army of people massaging the applies a sweat wrap to decrease swelling in JoJo’s metacarpus after foot surgery. at UF’s Small Animal Hospital earlier this year. giraffe’s neck, another team putting antibiotics in “Both dogs had very bad fractures that did not the vein, and the surgery team working on the foot, heal and had lost a lot of bone,” Kim said. “Typical along with a farrier to help trim the foot,” he said. treatments usually fail in these types of cases.” “There were probably about 30 people altogether The dogs were completely healed after the pla- working on this giraffe. I think they have the whole cental treatment, he said, and are doing very well. procedure down to an art now.” “The most exciting thing about the placental He said the collaborative effort and range of compound is that it seems to regenerate bone in expertise at the zoo was likely why JoJo did so a remarkable manner,” Kim said. “Although our well with the procedure and continues to improve. main excitement is with regenerating bone, we “So far, the outcome is excellent,” he said. “The have also had very positive results with wounds.” infection is gone and there is new bone growth at Meanwhile, Kim’s colleague, Adam Biedrzycki, the site showing fusion between the bones, which BVSc., Ph.D., an assistant professor of equine sur- is really unheard of. She still has some limb swell- gery at UF, had been contacted in January by the ing, which will take a while to go down. But JoJo Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens about the possibility seems pretty happy at this stage.” of helping with the treatment of a 2-year-old reticu- Jafarey said the zoo was astounded at JoJo’s lated giraffe named JoJo that had become severely progress since working with Biedrzycki and the lame in October. Despite various treatments pro- UF team. vided at the zoo, JoJo’s foot problems worsened. “The introduction of this new compound has “They asked if I or a colleague had any inter- been integral in her recovery and we are excited est in consulting or participating in the case,” that our organization participated in this ground- Biedrzycki said. breaking research,” he said. JoJo had a severe case of septic arthritis in the The material the UF veterinarians have been medial claw of her right front foot, he said. The using started out being used to drive the regenera- zoo had been treating the giraffe with analgesics, tion of large vessels for heart bypass, McFetridge antibiotics and stall rest, and had even applied a said. custom-made boot from a farrier who works with “I never thought it could be used clinically, as exotic hoof stock. However, radiographs appeared it contains a lot of human maternal tissues, from McFetridge added. incubator. to show bone abnormalities and deterioration, con- the placenta, as well as the fetal side of the pla- McFetridge and two of his biomedical engineer- “So we’re hoping to be able to provide this tributing to lesions and fluid drainage. centa,” he said. “But after several animal studies, ing department colleagues, Jon Dobson, Ph.D., the amazing material more widely, especially as we “I told them that giraffes are certainly not my we discovered that there was no negative immune J. Crayton Pruitt Family Professor, and Blanka find out, almost daily, how well it helps heal criti- area of expertise, but in a bovine or horse with this response at all, and that it had a potent healing Sharma, Ph.D., an associate professor and the cal injuries. The healing responses we’ve seen in condition we would do massive bone grafts, place effect across a range of different tissues.” J. Crayton Pruitt Family Term Fellow, have co- the giraffe and the dogs are almost jaw-dropping.” antibiotic beads, administer antibiotics directly into Unlike typical biologic treatments that have founded a company in Gainesville, 42Bio, to com- The University of Florida College of Veterinary the limb and spend lots of time and money trying one response, the placenta-derived material seems mercialize the product for veterinary applications. Medicine is supported through funding from UF to save the digit. In a cow, we would drill out and to promote healing in several vastly different They recently got private funding to move forward Health and the UF Institute of Food of Agricultural remove the dead or damaged tissue surrounding tissues including bone, blood vessels and skin, with research facilities at The Hub, UF’s business Sciences, or IFAS. Need for virtual camp volunteers continues Junior Achievement of North Florida is Thursdays and at 10 a.m. Fridays. Volunteers that are primarily independent, interactive still in need of volunteers to teach virtual have the opportunity to teach more than one student activities. classes to students in elementary, middle, class. Junior Achievement is the world’s largest and high school summer camps, according to JA of North Florida has partnered with organization dedicated to educating students a news release. The classes last between 30 Sandalwood High School, the Mayor’s Youth about workforce readiness, entrepreneur- and 45 minutes each and take place through at Work Program, the Malivai Washington ship, and financial literacy through experien- videoconferencing. The virtual volunteer Youth Foundation, and Girls Incorporated tial, hands-on programs. Junior Achievement opportunities are available through the end to provide JA programs during the summer of North Florida has been operating in of July. camps. To volunteer, contact Teresa Smith Jacksonville since 1963 and includes a satel- Each volunteer will first be given virtual at [email protected] or (904) 398-9944, ext. lite office in Tallahassee. Through a partner- training on the curriculum and best prac- 227, or visit janfl.org and click or tap “Get ship between the business community, edu- tices for virtual classroom teaching and then Involved.” cators and volunteers, Junior Achievement can choose from available classes and times. Virtual volunteers can also share their of North Florida helps young people connect Classes for high school students are held job story by recording a video. Look for with relevant learning and the importance of at 11 a.m. Wednesdays. Classes for middle instructions at janfl.org under the COVID- staying in school. This collaboration resulted school students will be at 3 p.m. Tuesdays 19 next steps and online resources. There in 62,355 students reached during the 2018- and Thursdays, and elementary classes are also additional online resources for 2019 school year. To learn more about Junior will be taught at 2:30 p.m. Tuesdays and students from kindergarten to 12th grade Achievement of North Florida, visit janfl.org.

PET ADOPTIONS Due to the coronavirus pandemic, Nassau at the Cats Angels Thrift Store? Our volunteers a true rescue dog; he’ll appreciate you forever for ANIMAL SERVICES County Animal Services is showing adoptable have a lot of fun and enjoy helping all the custom- giving him a loving home. He’s already neutered, Nassau County Animal Services and Petco dogs and cats by appointment only. If you wish ers. If you interested in finding out more, call micro-chipped, up to date on his shots, and ready are teaming up Saturday, July 18, for two special to visit a pet, please call the shelter at (904)-530- (904) 321-2267 and leave a message. to go home with you. You can see his video on adoption events – one from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 6150 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through We have started up our low-cost spay/neuter his profile page at NassauHumane.org/adopt- the Petco store at 675 Durbin Pavilion Drive in Friday to schedule an appointment and receive and TNVR (for community or feral cats) pro- dogs. Please come see Puff! St. Johns and another from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at visiting instructions. To see photos and descrip- grams again. Please call us for more information Since we’re just a few days past Independence 463713 State Road in Yulee. Petco will be spon- tions our available pets, visit our website, follow and an appointment. Day, we’d like to salute Betsy Ross, a 2-year-old, soring all adoption fees during the event, and our Facebook page, and register to receive our Stay healthy and we look forward to being medium-sized domestic shorthair mix! She has new pet parents will receive $450 in discounts on VIP e-newsletter by texting “nassauadopt” to with you soon. Please use social distancing and been a very good mother Petco services and merchandise. Stop by Petco 22828. It’s fast and free, and you can unsubscribe a mask to protect yourself and others from the and now is ready to find and meet your next best friend. at any time. Nassau County Animal Services is coronavirus. a new home for herself. Lincoln lost his home! Poor Lincoln was located at 86078 License Road in Yulee. Cats Angels is a volunteer-based organization She has unique coloring: dropped off at the shelter a few days ago. He helping since 2001 with low cost spay/neuter ser- Her coat is primarily black is a five-year-old boy who vices and TNVR (Trap-Neuter-Vaccinate-Return with significant brown has a calm demeanor and is to Caregiver). We receive no local or federal gov- shading, and her eyes are gentle. Though he’s lived CATS ANGELS ernment funding and operate solely on private large and golden. Betsy in a home with another dog, This cute little guy and his brother, Arugula, donations, fund raising, grants and sales from is a very social and affec- Lincoln is a bit selective were raised with a foster family. Arugula was our Thrift Store and your support is appreciated. tionate cat, and we think about his dinner guests so adopted; however, Spinach is still available and is If you want to know more about how to support she’ll make a wonderful it’s best if he is allowed to quite the catch! He loves to be held, is very play- or donate to Cats Angels, visit catsangels.com companion. She is spayed and vaccinated and dine in a private room away ful, and looks forward to meeting visitors who and click on “How To Help,” where you will find has a microchip. If you’re interested in seeing from other pets. Lincoln stop by the adoption room. We have many more many ways to lend a hand. Recycle your alumi- her, please call us at (904) 321-1647 or visit was an “outside dog” and kittens as well as adult and senior cats waiting num and cat food cans at the bins in our parking NassauHumane.org to see if she’s at our cattery has heartworms, but don’t for their forever homes. If you are interested lot at 709 S. Eighth St. We graciously accept or one of our remote adoption locations. let that stop you. Lincoln in adopting please call Cats donations for cat care and resale items for our We’ve changed our business hours to give is eligible for our Have- Angels to make an appoint- Thrift Store. Information about our spay/neuter, you more time to visit, and make our schedule a-Heart to Save-a-Heart ment. If you have not visited TNVR and adoption programs is on our website. easier to remember! Our Adoption Center at program: When you foster the newly remodeled Thrift Cats Angels welcomes volunteers to help us 639 Airport Road in Fernandina Beach now is a dog with heartworm dis- Store, there is now a large care for the cats and as retail clerks in our Thrift open from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through ease, we provide the medi- window and kitten room that Store. Our Volunteer Application is online or you Thursday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday, and 11 a.m. to cation and tests; once the allows customers to view can call. 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday; the center is closed heartworm test is negative, the cats and kittens without Monday. That’s an extra half-hour on weekday we waive the adoption fee if going into the adoption room. mornings (except Monday) and an extra hour on you decide to adopt. Don’t let a little worm stop Drop in and tell us what you NASSAU HUMANE SOCIETY Sunday afternoon. you from finding your next best friend. think! Puff is an absolutely beautiful dog and one We are abiding by social distance guidelines, These four desperate criminals were appre- Volunteers will be wear- of our staff’s favorites! He’s very sweet and a and facemasks must be worn in the shelter. If hended right here in Nassau County by our ing masks and we are ask- real love-bug. Puff is about 2 years old and has a you don’t have one, we will be glad to provide officers and placed in this high security cell. They ing our shoppers to also gorgeous brindle coat with you a disposable mask for free at the door. To are waiting for some nice humans to pay their wear masks and stay three white markings and an amaz- maintain social distancing, we are limiting the bail and take them home. Nassau County Animal cat lengths away from other customers. The ing face and smile. He’s been number of clients in the shelter at any one Services has set their bail at $25 each, which Adoption Center will be restricted to three visi- good with children and other time. Please consider making an appointment includes, spay/neuter surgery, rabies, FVRCP tors or one family at a time. Adoptions will be by dogs he’s met so bring your to secure your place in case the shelter is busy. combo, and parvovirus combo vaccinations, appointment and we ask that you submit an appli- family over for a meet and You can call us at (904) 321-1647 or email us at testing for feline leukemia and feline immuno- cation before your appointment is made. Our cats greet! He knows how to sit [email protected]. You can check out our deficiency virus (FIV), and an ID microchip (a are waiting for their forever homes and you can and is active and playful. We adoptable pets anytime at NassauHumane.org, $250 value). Remember, kittens love to play so see them all online at our website. welcomed him from another and follow us on Facebook. Come meet your new consider adopting a playmate! Do you have four hours a week to volunteer North Florida shelter so he’s best friend!

NL Wednesday 07.08.20 .indd 15 7/7/20 5:20 PM Notice of Public Hearing and Regular Board Meeting of The Board of Directors for the Florida Resiliency and Energy District (FRED) NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that due to the COVID 19 emergency and in accor- dance with the State of Flori- da Office of the Governor Ex- ecutive Order Number 20-52 (Emergency Management COVID-19 Public Health Emer- gency), as extended by the Executive Order Number 20- 114, and Executive Order Number 20-69 (Emergency Management Covid-19-Lo- cal Government Public Meet- ings), as extended by Execu- tive Order Number 20-112, 20-123, 20-139, and 20-150, the Board of Directors (the Board) of the Florida Resilien- cy and Energy District FRED will hold a Public Hearing and Regular Board Meeting on July 16, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. (EST), via telephone confer- ence, in lieu of an in-person meeting. Consistent with the Executive Orders, and for safety reasons, there will not be any Board members of staff physically present in the previously noticed meeting location. INTERESTED PERSONS MAY ATTEND BY TELEPHONE CON- FERENCE USING THE INSTRUC- TIONS BELOW. TELEPHONE CONFERENCE INSTRUCTIONS: Dial the phone number +1 646 741 5293, then use Meet- ing ID: 112 772 3668 to access the phone conference. Persons desiring to provide public comment may do so by submitting written com- ments in advance to the FRED Administrator, Florida Development Finance Cor- IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR poration, 156 Tuskawilla Road, NASSAU COUNTY, FLORIDA Suite 2340, Winter Springs, FL PROBATE DIVISION 32708. In addition, public DIVISION: B comment may be submitted FILE NO.: 20-CP-244 via email to the FRED Admin- IN RE: ESTATE OF istrator at [email protected] STELLA ERLINE RUEHLING, com. Emails will be accept- Deceased. ed, to the extent practicable, NOTICE TO CREDITORS through the end of the Public The administration of the Comment portion of the estate of STELLA ERLINE NOTICE OF INTENTION TO meeting. Written comments RUEHLING, deceased, File CONSIDER ENACTMENT received will be read aloud Number 20-CP-244, is pend- OF ORDINANCE to the Board and the public ing in the Circuit Court for NOTICE is hereby given and will be incorporated into Nassau County, Florida, Pro- that the Board of County the meeting minutes. bate Division, the address of Commissioners of Nassau The purpose of the Public which is Nassau County County, Florida, at a Regular Hearing is for the Board to Courthouse, 76347 Veterans meeting to be held on Mon- consider the following Resolu- Way, Suite 456, Yulee, Florida day, the 16th day of July, Notice of Public Hearing tions: 32097. The names and ad- 2020 at 6:00 P.M., or as soon NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN 1. Resolution No. F20-15 dresses of the personal repre- thereafter as the matter may that on Thursday, the 23rd Final Assessment, Relating to sentative and the personal be heard, in the Commission day of July 2020, at 6:30 P.M. Special Assessment PACE representative's attorney are IN THE COUNTY COURT OF THE Chambers, located at the the Conditional Use and Vari- Revenue Bonds (Florida HERO set forth below. FOURTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT James S. Page Governmental ance Board of Nassau Coun- Program) (Residential Proper- ALL CREDITORS ARE NOTIFIED IN AND FOR Complex, 96135 Nassau ty will hold a public hearing ty Phase Two) Series No. THAT: NASSAU COUNTY, FLORIDA Place, Yulee, Florida, intends at the Commission Cham- 200625-FL-RA (Vote Required) All creditors of the dece- CASE NO.: 19-CC-372 to consider for adoption the bers, James S. Page Govern- 2. Resolution No. F20-16 dent and other persons hav- DIVISION: C following proposed ordi- mental Complex, 96135 Nas- Final Assessment, Relating to ing claims or demands WILDWOOD CONDOMINIUM nance: sau Place, Yulee, Florida, Special Assessment PACE against decedent's estate on ASSOCIATION, INC., ORDINANCE NO. 2020- 32097 to consider an applica- Revenue Note (1159 Hillsboro whom a copy of this notice is Plaintiff, AN ORDINANCE OF THE tion for a Conditional Use, Mile, Commercial PACE served must file their claims vs. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMIS- CU2020-09. The Public is invit- Project), Series 2020 (Vote with this Court WITHIN THE LAT- JEROME COSULICH and SIONERS OF NASSAU COUNTY, ed to attend the meeting Required) ER OF THREE MONTHS AFTER MARGUERITE COSULICH, FLORIDA, BANNING THE RETAIL concerning the following de- 3. Resolution No. F20-17 THE DATE OF FIRST PUBLICA- Defendants. SALE OF DOGS OR CATS scribed property in Nassau Final Assessment, Relating to TION OF THIS NOTICE OR THIR- NOTICE OF SALE UNDER FLA. FROM A COMMERCIAL ESTAB- County: Special Assessment PACE TY DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF STAT. CHAPTER 45 LISHMENT OR FROM A PUBLIC Subject Property Location: Revenue Note (13470 Boyette SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS Notice is given that, in ac- ROADWAY, COMMON AREA 463093 SR200, Yulee, FL 32097 Road, Commercial PACE NOTICE ON THEM. IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR cordance with the Summary OR FLEA MARKET; PROVIDING Parcel Number: Project), Series 2020 (Vote All other creditors of the NASSAU COUNTY, FLORIDA Final Judgment of Foreclosure FOR EXCEPTIONS FOR ANIMAL 51-3N-27-0000-0013-0010 Required) decedent and persons hav- PROBATE DIVISION dated June 30, 2020 in the SHELTERS, ANIMAL WELFARE Action Requested: CU2020-09 The title of each Resolution ing claims or demands FILE NO.: 20CP000194 above-styled cause, John A. ORGANIZATIONS AND ADOP- is a request for a conditional is as follows: against the decedent's es- DIVISION: B Crawford, Nassau County TION OF ANIMALS; REQUIRING use permit pursuant to Sec- A RESOLUTION OF THE tate must file their claims with IN RE: ESTATE OF Clerk of Court, will sell to the A CERTIFICATE OF SOURCE; tion 16.03(F) and 17.01(A) of FLORIDA RESILIENCY AND EN- this Court WITHIN THREE SEANE' M. HALL AKA highest and best bidder for PROVIDING FOR PE1NALTIES; the Nassau County Land De- ERGY DISTRICT RELATING TO MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF SEANE MARIA HALL, cash on July 23, 2020, by PROVIDING FOR REPUBLICA- velopment Code to allow for THE FINANCING OF QUALIFY- FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS Deceased. electronic sale beginning at TION IN THE CODE OF ORDI- Notice of Public Hearing a plant nursery (including out- ING IMPROVEMENTS UNDER NOTICE. NOTICE TO CREDITORS 11:30am on the prescribed NANCES, SEVERABILITY AND NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN side display) in the Commer- THE FLORIDA PROPERTY AS- ALL CLAIMS AND DE- The administration of the date at www.nassauclerk.re- AN EFFECTIVE DATE. that on Thursday, the 23rd cial General zoning district. SESSED CLEAN ENERGY MANDWS ednesdayNOT SO FILED, JWulyILL BE 8, 2020/Estate oNf Seaews-Leaderne' M. Hall aka alforeclose.com, the follow- Copies of the Ordinance day of July 2020, at 6:30 P7B.M. This application is filed by: (PACE) ACT; ESTABLISHING FOREVER BARRED. Seane Maria Hall, deceased, ing described property: are available at the Clerk's the Conditional Use and Vari- Kennie Braddock, 97427 THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS The date of first Publica- whose date of death was Unit 833B of Wildwood Office at the Robert M. Foster ance Board of Nassau Coun- Blackbeards Way, Yulee, FL AND IMPOSING SPECIAL AS- tion of this Notice is July 01, March 7, 2020, is pending in Condominium, a Condomini- Justice Center, located at ty will hold a public hearing 32097 (agent) for 463093 SESSMENTS RELATED TO SUCH 2020. the Circuit Court for Nassau um according to the Decla- 76347 Veterans Way, Yulee, at the Commission Cham- SR200 LLC, 97427 Blackbeards QUALIFYING IMPROVEMENTS; Attorney forLEGAL Personal NOTICESCounty, Florida, Probate Divi- ration of Condominium there- Florida, Monday through Fri- bers, James S. Page Govern- Way, Yulee, FL 32097 (owner). APPROVING THE ASSESSMENT Representative: sion, the address of which is of, recorded in Official day, 8:30 a.m. through 5:00 mental Complex, 96135 Nas- NOTICE UNDER The public is invited to be ROLL; DIRECTING THAT THE AS- KATHRYN KNEE, Esquire 76347 Veterans Way, Yulee, Records Book 578, Page(s) p.m., except legal holidays. sau Place, Yulee, Florida, FICTITIOUS NAME LAW present and be heard. SESSMENT ROLL BE CERTIFIED Florida Bar No.: 849571 FL 32097. The name and ad- 1227, of the Public Records of THE PUBLIC IS INVITED TO BE 32097 to consider an applica- PURSUANT TO SECTION 865.09, Copies of the application TO THE APPROPRIATE TAX KATHRYN KNEE, P.A. dresses of the Personal Repre- Nassau County, Florida, and PRESENT AND BE HEARD. IF A tion for a Conditional Use, FLORIDA STATUTES and copies of the criteria that COLLECTORS; PROVIDING 1027 South 8th Street sentative and the Personal any amendments thereto, to- PERSON DECIDES TO APPEAL CU2020-06. The Public is invit- NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN are applicable to the appli- FOR COLLECTION OF THE AS- Fernandina Beach, Representatives attorney are gether with is undivided share ANY DECISION MADE BY THE ed to attend the meeting that the undersigned, desiring cation are available at the SESSMENTS; AND PROVIDING Florida 32034 set forth below. in the common elements. BOARD, AGENCY OR COM- concerning the following de- to engage in business under Department of Planning & FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (904) 491-1781 All creditors of the Dece- Pursuant to Fla. Stat. § MISSION WITH RESPECT TO scribed property in Nassau the fictitious name of Herba- Economic Opportunity locat- The Board may also con- Personal Representative: dent and other persons hav- 45.031(2)(f), any person ANY MATTER CONSIDERED AT County: bilities located at 97119 Pi- ed at 96161 Nassau Place, sider any other business which NEAL D. YOUNG, JR. ing claims or demands claiming an interest in the sur- SUCH MEETING OR HEARING, Subject Property Location: ratesWay, in the County of Yulee, FL 32097, or (904) 530- may properly come before it. 371 Tango Lane against Decedent's Estate on plus from the sale, if any, oth- HE OR SHE WILL NEED A 851036 US HWY 17, Nassau, in the City of Yulee, 6300. Individuals who cannot A copy of the resolutions Hilliard, FL 32046 whom a copy of this notice is er than the property owner as RECORD OF THE PROCEED- Yulee, FL 32097 Florida 32097 intends to regis- attend the public hearing and/or the Agenda may be FNL 2T 07-01-08-2020 required to be served must of the date of the lis pen- INGS, AND THAT, FOR SUCH Parcel Number: ter the said name with the Di- may provide written com- obtained online at www.fd- #585274 file their claims with this Court dens, must file a claim within PURPOSE, HE OR SHE MAY 50-3N-27-4720-0084-0010 ments to this address or by e- fcbonds.com/notices or at WITHIN THE LATER OF 3 60 days after the sale. NEED TO ENSURE THAT A VER- Action Requested: CU2020-06 vision of Corporations of the IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR mail to: planninginfo@nas- the offices of the FRED Ad- MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF Dated: July 1, 2020. BATIM RECORD OF THE PRO- is a request for a conditional Florida Department of State, NASSAU COUNTY, FLORIDA Tallahassee, Florida. saucountyfl.com. Written ministrator, Florida Develop- THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS /s/ Joshua K. Martin CEEDINGS IS MADE, WHICH use permit pursuant to Sec- comments become a part of ment Finance Corporation, PROBATE DIVISION NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE JOSHUA K. MARTIN RECORD INCLUDES THE TESTI- tion 16.03(F) and 17.01(L) of Dated at Yulee, Florida Division B 32034 this 29th day of June, the record and are subject to 156 Tuskawilla Road, Suite DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY Florida Bar No. 67966 MONY AND EVIDENCE UPON the Nassau County Land De- File No. 2020-CP-156 2020. Floridas Public Records law, 2340, Winter Springs, FL 32708, OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. Eavenson, Fraser & WHICH THE APPEAL IS TO BE velopment Code to allow for IN RE: ESTATE OF Kimberly Murray Chapter 119.07(1)(a), F.S. during normal business hours. All other creditors of the Lunsford, PLLC BASED. a commercial parking lot in MELVA SMITH-RICHMAN Herbabilities This hearing must be con- The meetings are open to the Decedent and other persons 309½ Centre Street, Suite 207 The Board of County Commis- the Commercial General zon- Deceased. FNL 1T 07-08-2020 ducted as a quasi-judicial public and conducted in ac- having claims or demands Fernandina Beach, FL 32034 sioners may continue hear- ing district. NOTICE TO CREDITORS #585999 hearing. Any questions as to cordance with the provisions against Decedent's Estate Telephone: 904-432-8333 ings on this matter. This application is filed by: procedures may be obtained of Florida law. Meetings may The administration of the must file their claims with this Email: [email protected] ATTEST: Phillip Griffin, estate of Melva Smith-Rich- NOTICE OF SMALL-SCALE from the Department of Plan- be continued as found nec- Court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER Attorney for the Plaintiff /s/ JOHN A. CRAWFORD 608 S. 8th St, man, deceased, whose date COMPREHENSIVE PLAN ning & Economic Opportuni- essary to a time and place THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLI- FNL 2T 07-8-15-2020 Its: Ex-Officio Clerk Fernandina Beach, FL 32034 of death was April 4, 2020, is AMENDMENT ty. Interested parties should specified on record. CATION OF THIS NOTICE. #586435 BY:/s/ DANIEL B. LEEPER (agent) for Halls Salvage, LLC, pending in the Circuit Court NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN limit contact with Conditional If any person decides to ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED Its: Chairman 85712 Avant Road, for Nassau County, Florida, IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE that on Tuesday, July 21, at Use and Variance Board appeal any decision made WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET BOARD OF COUNTY Yulee, FL 32097 Probate Division, the address FOURTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT 6:00 PM, or soon thereafter as Members and with County with respect to any matter FORTH IN SECTION 733.702 OF COMMISSIONERS OF (owner). of which is 76347 Veterans IN AND FOR the matter may be heard, Commissioners on this topic considered at this meeting, THE FLORIDA PROBATE CODE NASSAU COUNTY, FLORIDA This hearing must be con- Way, Yulee, Florida 32097. The NASSAU COUNTY, FLORIDA the Planning and Zoning to properly noticed public such person will need a WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. Individuals with disabilities ducted as a quasi-judicial names and addresses of the GENERAL JURISDICTION Board of Nassau County will hearing or to written commu- record of the proceedings NOTWITHSTANDING THE needing a reasonable ac- hearing. personal representative and hold a public hearing at the nication in care of the Nassau and such person may need TIME PERIODS SET FORTH DIVISION commodation to participate The public is invited to be the personal representative's Commission Chambers, County Department of Plan- to ensure that a verbatim ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED CASE NO. 19CA000515AXYX in this proceeding should present and be heard. attorney are set forth below. James S. Page Governmental ning & Economic Opportuni- record of the proceedings is TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AF- USAA FEDERAL SAVINGS contact the Office of the Copies of the application All creditors of the decedent Complex, 96135 Nassau ty, 96161 Nassau Place, made at his or her own ex- TER THE DECEDENT'S DATE OF BANK, County Manager at least two and copies of the criteria that and other persons having Place, Yulee, Florida 32097 to Yulee, FL 32097. pense and which record in- DEATH IS BARRED. Plaintiff, days prior to the proceeding are applicable to the appli- claims or demands against consider an amendment to Persons with disabilities re- cludes the testimony and evi- The date of first publica- vs. at (904) 530-6100, or, if the cation are available at the decedents estate on whom a the Nassau County Compre- quiring accommodations in dence on which the appeal tion of this notice is July 01, PATRICK M. FROST, et al. hearing impaired, Florida Re- Department of Planning & copy of this notice is required hensive Plan - Future Land order to participate in this is based. 2020. Defendant(s). lay Service at 1-800-955-8770 Economic Opportunity locat- to be served must file their Use Map (FLUM) application program or activity should In accordance with the Attorney for Personal NOTICE OF (v) or 1-800-955-8771(TDD). ed at 96161 Nassau Place, claims with this court ON OR No. CPA20-006. Also, be it contact the Assistant County provisions of the Americans Representative: FORECLOSURE SALE FNL 07-01-08-2020 Yulee, FL 32097, or (904) 530- BEFORE THE LATER OF 3 known that on Monday, Au- Managers Office (904) 530- with Disabilities Act, any per- /s/ Pamela A. Miller, Esq. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN #585401 6300. Individuals who cannot MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF gust 24th at 6:00 PM, or soon 6010, or Florida Relay Service son requiring special accom- Pamela A. Miller, Esq. pursuant to a Final Judgment attend the public hearing THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS RIVER GLEN COMMUNITY thereafter as the matter may (1-800-955-8771) at least modations or an interpreter Florida Bar No. 0104098 of Foreclosure dated Febru- may provide written com- NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT be heard, the Board of Coun- twenty-four (24) hours in ad- to participate at this meeting Pamela A. Miller, PLC ary 24, 2020, and entered in ments to this address or by e- DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING ty Commissioners of Nassau vance to request such ac- should contact FRED at (407) 2338 S. 8th Street 19CA000515AXYX of the Cir- mail to: planninginfo@nas- OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. Notice is hereby given County will hold a public commodation. 712-6352 at least two (2) days Fernandina Beach, FL 32034 cuit Court of the FOURTH Judi- saucountyfl.com. Written All other creditors of the that the Board of Supervisors hearing on the said petition IF A PERSON WISHES TO AP- prior to the meeting. Persons Tel: 904-775-5147 cial Circuit in and for Nassau comments become a part of decedent and other persons (Board) of the River Glen for an amendment to the PEAL ANY DECISION MADE BY who are hearing or speech Fax: 904-212-2306 County, Florida, wherein the record and are subject to having claims or demands Community Development Nassau County Comprehen- THE BOARD, AGENCY OR impaired can contact the [email protected] USAA FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK Floridas Public Records law, against decedent's estate District (District) will hold a sive Plan - Future Land Use COMMISSION WITH RESPECT Florida Dual Party Relay Sys- Personal Representative: is the Plaintiff and PATRICK M. Chapter 119.07(1)(a), F.S. must file their claims with this special meeting on Thursday, Map (FLUM) for application TO ANY MATTER CONSIDERED tem at 1-800-955-8770 (Voice) /s/ Jeane Maria Hall FROST; UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF Any questions as to proce- court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER July 16, 2020 at 1:30 p.m., No. CPA20-006, at the Com- AT SUCH MEETING OR HEAR- and 1-800-955-8771 (TDD). aka Ms Jeané Maria Hall PATRICK M. FROST are the De- dures may be obtained from THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLI- where the Board may consid- mission Chambers, James S. ING, HE WILL NEED A RECORD Florida Resiliency and Energy Jeane Maria Hall fendant(s). John Crawford as the Department of Planning CATION OF THIS NOTICE. er any business that may Page Complex location con- OF THE PROCEEDINGS AND District aka Ms Jeané Maria Hall the Clerk of the Circuit Court & Economic Opportunity. In- ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED properly come before it cerning the following de- FOR THAT PURPOSE, MAY FNL 1T 07-08-2020 2265 5th Ave #10G will sell to the highest and terested parties should limit WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET (Meeting). scribed property in Nassau NEED TO ENSURE THAT A VER- #586468 New York, NY 10037 best bidder for cash at www.- contact with Conditional Use FORTH IN FLORIDA STATUTES In light of the COVID-19 County. BATIM RECORD OF THE PRO- FNL 2T 07-01-08-2020 nassauclerk.realforeclose.- and Variance Board Mem- SECTION 733.702 WILL BE FOR- public health emergency, it is Location for the above CEEDINGS IS MADE, WHICH IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR #584622 com, at 11:30 AM, on July 16, bers and with County Com- EVER BARRED. anticipated that the Meeting described property is: On the RECORD INCLUDES THE TESTI- NASSAU COUNTY, FLORIDA 2020, the following described missioners on this topic to NOTWITHSTANDING THE will be conducted using com- West side of Chester Road, MONY AND EVIDENCE UPON PROBATE DIVISION NOTICE OF INTENTION property as set forth in said Fi- properly noticed public hear- TIME PERIODS SET FORTH munications media technolo- between Lee Road and Miller WHICH THE APPEAL IS TO BE DIVISION: B TO CONSIDER ENACTMENT nal Judgment, to wit: ing or to written communica- ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED gy, pursuant to governmental Road, Parcel ID #44-3N-28- BASED. FILE NO.: 20-CP-228 OF ORDINANCE LOT 10, BLOCK B, ROBIN- tion in care of the Nassau TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AF- orders, including but not limit- 0000-0001-0460 The Conditional Use and IN RE: ESTATE OF NOTICE is hereby given WOOD ESTATES, ACCORDING County Department of Plan- TER THE DECEDENTS DATE OF ed to Executive Orders 20-52, CPA20-006 proposes to Variance Board may contin- JO ANNE CRANE, a/k/a that the Board of County TO THE MAP OR PLAT THERE- ning & Economic Opportuni- DEATH IS BARRED. 20-69, 20-123 and 20-150 is- amend the Nassau County ue hearing on this matter. JOANNE CRANE, Commissioners of Nassau OF. AS RECORDED IN PLAT ty, 96161 Nassau Place, The date of first publication of sued by Governor DeSantis, Comprehensive Plan - Future CONDITIONAL USE AND VARI- Deceased. County, Florida, at a Regular BOOK 5, PAGE (S) 333, OF THE Yulee, FL 32097. this notice is July 01, 2020. respectively (Executive Or- Land Use Map (FLUM). The ANCE BOARD OF NASSAU NOTICE TO CREDITORS meeting to be held on Mon- PUBLIC RECORDS OF NASSAU Persons with disabilities re- Attorney for Personal Repre- ders), any extensions or sup- property is currently classified COUNTY, FLORIDA The administration of the day, the 16th day of July, COUNTY, FLORIDA. quiring accommodations in sentative: plements thereof, and pur- on the FLUM as Medium Den- /s/ Orlando Avila ancillary estate of JO ANNE 2020 at 6:00 P.M., or as soon Property Address: order to participate in this Kristen D. Drake suant to Section 120.54(5)(b) sity (MDR) and a change is re- Its: Chairman CRANE, deceased, File Num- thereafter as the matter may 45222 ROBINWOOD CIR, program or activity should Email Address: 2., Florida Statutes. If the Ex- quested to Commercial FNL 07-08-15-2020 ber 20-CP-228, is pending in be heard, in the Commission CALLAHAN, FL 32011 contact the Assistant County [email protected] ecutive Orders are not ex- (COM) for approximately 1.47 #586416 the Circuit Court for Nassau Chambers, located at the Any person claiming an in- Managers Office (904) 530- Florida Bar No. 13433 tended and the Board is re- acres. County, Florida, Probate Divi- James S. Page Governmental terest in the surplus from the 6010, or Florida Relay Service The Law Office of quired to meet in person quo- This application is filed by: Notice of Public Hearing sion, the address of which is Complex, 96135 Nassau sale, if any, other than the (1-800-955-8771) at least Kristen D. Drake, P. A. rum requirements, the Meet- The Jones Company, 201 and Regular Board Meeting of Nassau County Courthouse, Place, Yulee, Florida, intends property owner as of the twenty-four (24) hours in ad- 1403 Park Ave, Suite B ing will be held at the River Pendleton Street, Waycross, The Board of Directors for the 76347 Veterans Way, Suite to consider for adoption the date of the lis pendens must vance to request such ac- Fernandina Beach, Glen Amenity Center located GA 31401, Owner. Concept Florida Resiliency and Energy 456, Yulee, Florida 32097. The following proposed ordi- file a claim in accordance commodation. Florida 32034 at 65084 River Glen Parkway, District (FRED) names and addresses of the nance: with Florida Statutes, Section IF A PERSON WISHES TO AP- Development, Inc., (Matt Ca- Nassau County, Yulee, Florida NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN personal representative and Personal Representative: ORDINANCE NO. 2020- 45.031. PEAL ANY DECISION MADE BY son), 3324 W. University Ave., 32097. Information about how that due to the COVID 19 the personal representative's Merle W. Richman AN ORDINANCE OF THE Dated this 22nd day of June, THE BOARD, AGENCY OR PMB 151, Gainesville, FL the Meeting will occur, assis- emergency and in accor- attorney are set forth below. 649 Amelia Island Pkwy #1123 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMIS- 2020. COMMISSION WITH RESPECT 32607, Agent. tance connecting to the dance with the State of Flori- ALL CREDITORS ARE NOTIFIED Fernandina Beach, Florida SIONERS OF NASSAU COUNTY, John Crawford TO ANY MATTER CONSIDERED All interested parties are Meeting or arranging further da Office of the Governor Ex- THAT: 32034 FLORIDA, AMENDING ORDI- As Clerk of the Court AT SUCH MEETING OR HEAR- invited to attend the public accommodations for partici- ecutive Order Number 20-52 All creditors of the dece- FNL 2T 07-01-08-2020 NANCE NO. 2004-58, AS By: Karen J. Lockett ING, HE WILL NEED A RECORD hearings and to be heard. pation, and an electronic (Emergency Management dent and other persons hav- #585341 AMENDED, AND AS FURTHER As Deputy Clerk OF THE PROCEEDINGS AND Copies of the Application copy of the agenda may be COVID-19 Public Health Emer- ing claims or demands AMENDED BY 2017-12, IMPORTANT FOR THAT PURPOSE, MAY and supporting information IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR obtained by accessing the gency), as extended by the against decedent's estate on KNOWN AS THE ANIMAL CON- AMERICANS WITH DISABILI- NEED TO ENSURE THAT A VER- are available for inspection in NASSAU COUNTY, FLORIDA Districts website at https:// Executive Order Number 20- whom a copy of this notice is TROL ORDINANCE; SPECIFI- TIES ACT. If you are a person BATIM RECORD OF THE PRO- the office of the Planning PROBATE DIVISION www.riverglencdd.org/ or by 114, and Executive Order served must file their claims CALLY AMENDING SECTION 6- with a disability who needs CEEDINGS IS MADE, WHICH and Economic Opportunity Division A contacting the District Man- Number 20-69 (Emergency with this Court WITHIN THE LAT- 54, ANIMAL CARE AND ANI- any accommodation in order RECORD INCLUDES THE TESTI- Department, 96161 Nassau File No. 2020-CP-209 ager, (904) 436-6270 or email- Management Covid-19-Lo- ER OF THREE MONTHS AFTER MAL CRUELTY; PROVIDING to participate in this proceed- MONY AND EVIDENCE UPON Place, Yulee, FL 32097. Com- IN RE: ESTATE OF ing [email protected]. cal Government Public Meet- THE DATE OF FIRST PUBLICA- FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING ing, you are entitled at no WHICH THE APPEAL IS TO BE ments may also be directed BERNARD E. BOGESKOV The District fully encour- ings), as extended by Execu- TION OF THIS NOTICE OR THIR- AN EFFECTIVE DATE. cost to you, to the provision BASED. in writing to the Planning and Deceased. ages public participation in tive Order Number 20-112, TY DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF Copies of the Ordinance of certain assistance. Please The Conditional Use and Economic Opportunity De- NOTICE TO CREDITORS the Meeting in a safe and ef- 20-123, 20-139, and 20-150, SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS are available at the Clerk's contact the ADA Coordinator Variance Board may contin- partment, emailed to plan- The administration of the ficient manner. To that end, the Board of Directors (the NOTICE ON THEM. Office at the Robert M. Foster at (904) 548-4600 (then press ue hearing on this matter. [email protected] estate of Bernard E. Bo- anyone wishing to listen to Board) of the Florida Resilien- All other creditors of the Justice Center, located at 0) at least 7 days before your CONDITIONAL USE AND com, or received by tele- geskov, deceased, whose and/or participate in the cy and Energy District FRED decedent and persons hav- 76347 Veterans Way, Yulee, scheduled court appear- VARIANCE BOARD OF phone at (904) 530-6300. All date of death was January 6, Meeting can do so by Tele- will hold a Public Hearing and ing claims or demands Florida, Monday through Fri- ance, or immediately upon NASSAU COUNTY, FLORIDA comments will become a 2020, is pending in the Circuit conference Number 1-929- Regular Board Meeting on against the decedent's es- day, 8:30 a.m. through 5:00 receiving this notification if /s/Orlando Avila part of the record in this mat- Court for Nassau County, 205-6099 Meeting ID: 680 626 July 16, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. tate must file their claims with p.m., except legal holidays. the time before the sched- Its: Chairman ter. Florida, Probate Division, the 4765. Please check the in- (EST), via telephone confer- this Court WITHIN THREE THE PUBLIC IS INVITED TO BE uled appearance is less than FNL 2T 07-08-15-2020 Individuals with disabilities address of which is 76347 Vet- structions provided on the Dis- ence, in lieu of an in-person MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF PRESENT AND BE HEARD. IF A 7 days; if you are hearing or #585895 needing a reasonable ac- erans Way, Yulee, Florida tricts website to confirm ac- meeting. Consistent with the FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS PERSON DECIDES TO APPEAL voice impaired, call 711. commodation to participate 32097. The names and ad- cess information. Participants Executive Orders, and for NOTICE. ANY DECISION MADE BY THE Submitted by: NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING in this proceeding should dresses of the personal repre- are strongly encouraged to safety reasons, there will not ALL CLAIMS AND DEMANDS BOARD, AGENCY OR COM- Robertson, Anschutz The South Amelia Island contact the office of the sentative and the personal submit questions and com- be any Board members of NOT SO FILED WILL BE FOREV- MISSION WITH RESPECT TO & Schneid, P.L. Shore Stabilization Associa- County Manager at least two representative's attorney are ments to the District Man- staff physically present in the ER BARRED. ANY MATTER CONSIDERED AT Attorneys for Plaintiff tion, Inc. will hold a Finance days prior to the proceeding set forth below. agers Office at lgal- previously noticed meeting The date of first Publication of SUCH MEETING OR HEARING, 6409 Congress Avenue, and Contracts Committee at (904) 530-6010 or, if the All creditors of the decedent [email protected] or by location. this Notice is July 01, 2020. HE OR SHE WILL NEED A Suite 100, Meeting on July 9, 2020, at hearing impaired, Florida Re- and other persons having calling (904) 436-6270 by INTERESTED PERSONS MAY Attorney for Personal RECORD OF THE PROCEED- Boca Raton, FL 33487 2:00p.m., via ZOOM. To at- lay Service at 1-800-955-8770 claims or demands against Thursday, June 18, 2020 at ATTEND BY TELEPHONE CON- Representative: INGS, AND THAT, FOR SUCH Telephone: 561-241-6901 tend this meeting, please call (v) or 1-800-955-8771 (TDD). decedents estate on whom a 10:00 a.m. in advance of the FERENCE USING THE INSTRUC- KATHRYN KNEE, Esquire PURPOSE, HE OR SHE MAY Fax: 561-997-6909 (904) 277-5123 for the link to THE PUBLIC IS INVITED TO BE copy of this notice is required meeting to facilitate the TIONS BELOW. Florida Bar No.: 849571 NEED TO ENSURE THAT A VER- FNL 2T 07-01-08-2020 the meeting. PRESENT AND BE HEARD. IF A to be served must file their Boards consideration of such TELEPHONE CONFERENCE KATHRYN KNEE, P.A. BATIM RECORD OF THE PRO- #585146 FNL 2T 07-01-08-2020 PERSON WISHES TO APPEAL claims with this court ON OR questions and comments dur- INSTRUCTIONS: 1027 South 8th Street CEEDINGS IS MADE, WHICH #585315 ANY DECISION MADE BY THE BEFORE THE LATER OF 3 NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE ing the meeting. If you are Dial the phone number +1 Fernandina Beach, FL 32034 RECORD INCLUDES THE TESTI- BOARD, AGENCY OR COM- MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF Notice is hereby given unable to participate by tele- NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE 646 741 5293, then use Meet- (904) 491-1781 MONY AND EVIDENCE UPON MISSION WITH RESPECT TO THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS that the following vehicles will phone or by communications FIRST COAST PAINT & BODY ing ID: 112 772 3668 to access Personal Representative: WHICH THE APPEAL IS TO BE ANY MATTER CONSIDERED AT NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE be sold at public auction pur- media technology, please TOWING LLC gives Notice of the phone conference. ROXANNE SCHRECK BASED. SUCH MEETING OR HEARING, DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY suant to F.S.. 713.78 on the contact the District Managers Foreclosure of Lien and Intent Persons desiring to provide 2320 Rock Springs Road The Board of County Com- HE WILL NEED A RECORD OF OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. sale dates at the locations office for further accommo- to sell these vehicles on public comment may do so Buford, GA 30519 missioners may continue THE PROCEEDINGS AND FOR All other creditors of the below at 9:00 a.m. to satisfy dations. 7/30/2020, 11:00am at 474379 by submitting written com- FNL 2T 07-01-08-2020 hearings on this matter. THAT PURPOSE, MAY NEED TO decedent and other persons towing and storage charges. The Meeting is open to the E STATE ROAD 200 FERNANDI- ments in advance to the #585278 ATTEST: ENSURE THAT A VERBATIM having claims or demands 2001 FORD public and will be conducted NA BEACH, FL 32034-0801, FRED Administrator, Florida BOARD OF COUNTY RECORD OF THE PROCEED- against decedent's estate 1FMRU15W31LA05980 in accordance with the provi- pursuant to subsection 713.78 Development Finance Cor- IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR COMMISSIONERS OF INGS IS MADE, WHICH must file their claims with this Sale Date:07/27/2020 sions of Florida law for com- of the Florida Statues. FRST poration, 156 Tuskawilla Road, NASSAU COUNTY, FLORIDA NASSAU COUNTY, FLORIDA RECORD INCLUDES THE TESTI- court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER Location: munity development districts. COAST PAINT & BODY TOW- Suite 2340, Winter Springs, FL PROBATE DIVISION /s/ JOHN A. CRAWFORD MONY AND EVIDENCE UPON THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLI- Glenn's Paint & Body The Meeting may be contin- ING LLC reserves the right to 32708. In addition, public DIVISION: B Its: Ex-Officio Clerk WHICH THE APPEAL IS TO BE CATION OF THIS NOTICE. 552026 US Hwy 1 ued to a date, time, and accept or reject any and/or comment may be submitted FILE NO.: 20-CP-244 BY:/s/ DANIEL B. LEEPER BASED. ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED Hilliard, FL 32046 place to be specified on the all bids. via email to the FRED Admin- IN RE: ESTATE OF Its: Chairman The Planning and Zoning WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET Lienors reserve the right to record at such Meeting. 2B5WB35ZXSK572054 istrator at [email protected] STELLA ERLINE RUEHLING, Individuals with disabilities Board and the Board of FORTH IN FLORIDA STATUTES bid. Any person requiring spe- 1995 DODGE com. Emails will be accept- Deceased. needing a reasonable ac- County Commissioners may SECTION 733.702 WILL BE FOR- FNL 1T 07-8-2020 cial accommodations at the 1FAFP44421F242920 ed, to the extent practicable, NOTICE TO CREDITORS commodation to participate continue hearings on this EVER BARRED. #586455 Meeting because of a disabil- 2001 FORD through the end of the Public The administration of the in this proceeding should matter. NOTWITHSTANDING THE ity or physical impairment WAULC68E54A067780 Comment portion of the estate of STELLA ERLINE contact the Office of the Ex- NOTICE OF INTENTION TO Nick Gillette, Chair TIME PERIODS SET FORTH should contact the District 2004 AUDI meeting. Written comments RUEHLING, deceased, File Officio Clerk to the Board of CONSIDER ENACTMENT Nassau County Planning ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED Managers Office at least 1GKKRRKD3EJ168563 received will be read aloud Number 20-CP-244, is pend- County Commissioners at OF ORDINANCE and Zoning Board TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AF- forty-eight (48) hours prior to 2014 GMC to the Board and the public ing in the Circuit Court for least two days prior to the NOTICE is hereby given Daniel B. Leeper, Chair TER THE DECEDENTS DATE OF each respective Meeting. If 3C4PDCBGXFT595627 and will be incorporated into Nassau County, Florida, Pro- proceeding at (904) 548-4660, that the Board of County Nassau County Board of DEATH IS BARRED. you are hearing or speech 2015 DODGE the meeting minutes. bate Division, the address of or, if the hearing impaired, Commissioners of Nassau County Commissioners The date of first publication of impaired, please contact the FNL 1T 07-08-2020 The purpose of the Public which is Nassau County Florida Relay Service at 1-800- County, Florida, at a Regular FNL 2T 07-01-08-2020 this notice is July 01, 2020. Florida Relay Service by dial- #586486 Hearing is for the Board to Courthouse, 76347 Veterans 955-8770 (v) or 1-800-955-8771 meeting to be held on Mon- #585149 Attorney for Personal ing 7-1-1, or 1-800-955-8771 consider the following Resolu- Way, Suite 456, Yulee, Florida (TDD). day, the 16th day of July, Representatives: (TTY) / 1-800-955-8770 (Voice), Legal Notice Notice of Public Hearing tions: 32097. The names and ad- FNL 2T 07-01-08-2020 2020 at 6:00 P.M., or as soon Kristen D. Drake for aid in contacting the Dis- We will sell or otherwise NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN 1. Resolution No. F20-15 dresses of the personal repre- #585327 thereafter as the matter may Email Address: trict Managers Office. dispose of the contents of the that on Thursday, the 23rd Final Assessment, Relating to sentative and the personal be heard, in the Commission [email protected] Each person who decides following units to satisfy the day of July 2020, at 6:30 P.M. Special Assessment PACE representative's attorney are IN THE COUNTY COURT OF THE Chambers, located at the Florida Bar No. 13433 to appeal any decision made delinquent storage lien the Conditional Use and Vari- Revenue Bonds (Florida HERO set forth below. FOURTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT James S. Page Governmental The Law Office of by the Board with respect to placed in accordance with ance Board of Nassau Coun- Program) (Residential Proper- ALL CREDITORS ARE NOTIFIED IN AND FOR Complex, 96135 Nassau Kristen D. Drake, P. A. any matter considered at the the state of Florida Statue ty will hold a public hearing ty Phase Two) Series No. THAT: NASSAU COUNTY, FLORIDA Place, Yulee, Florida, intends 1403 Park Ave, Suite B Meeting is advised that per- 83.806. at the Commission Cham- 200625-FL-RA (Vote Required) All creditors of the dece- CASE NO.: 19-CC-372 to consider for adoption the Fernandina Beach, son will need a record of pro- Unit 3065 Michael Kelly bers, James S. Page Govern- 2. Resolution No. F20-16 dent and other persons hav- DIVISION: C following proposed ordi- Florida 32034 ceedings and that accord- Household Goods mental Complex, 96135 Nas- Final Assessment, Relating to ing claims or demands WILDWOOD CONDOMINIUM nance: Personal Representatives: ingly, the person may need Unit 3019 James Forbes sau Place, Yulee, Florida, Special Assessment PACE against decedent's estate on ASSOCIATION, INC., ORDINANCE NO. 2020- M. Jane Burr Bogeskov to ensure that a verbatim Household Goods 32097 to consider an applica- Revenue Note (1159 Hillsboro whom a copy of this notice is Plaintiff, AN ORDINANCE OF THE 2907 Eastwind Drive record of the proceedings is Unit 2121 Carol Woollery tion for a Conditional Use, Mile, Commercial PACE served must file their claims vs. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMIS- Fernandina Beach, FL 32034 made, including the testimo- Household Goods CU2020-09. The Public is invit- Project), Series 2020 (Vote with this Court WITHIN THE LAT- JEROME COSULICH and SIONERS OF NASSAU COUNTY, Wendy S. Branstad ny and evidence upon which Open Door Public Auction ed to attend the meeting Required) ER OF THREE MONTHS AFTER MARGUERITE COSULICH, FLORIDA, BANNING THE RETAIL 16305 13th Ave N such appeal is to be based. Sale will be conducted at concerning the following de- 3. Resolution No. F20-17 THE DATE OF FIRST PUBLICA- Defendants. SALE OF DOGS OR CATS Plymouth, MN 55447 At the Meeting, staff or Board A1A Stow-A-Way Storage, scribed property in Nassau Final Assessment, Relating to TION OF THIS NOTICE OR THIR- NOTICE OF SALE UNDER FLA. FROM A COMMERCIAL ESTAB- FNL 2T 07-01-08-2020 members may participate in 96280 David Hallman Park- County: Special Assessment PACE TY DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF STAT. CHAPTER 45 LISHMENT OR FROM A PUBLIC #585195 the public hearing by speaker way, Yulee, Florida 32097 at Subject Property Location: Revenue Note (13470 Boyette SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS Notice is given that, in ac- ROADWAY, COMMON AREA telephone or communica- 10:00 am on Friday July 24th, 463093 SR200, Yulee, FL 32097 Road, Commercial PACE NOTICE ON THEM. IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR cordance with the Summary OR FLEA MARKET; PROVIDING tions media technology. 2020. Open door sale, cash Parcel Number: Project), Series 2020 (Vote All other creditors of the NASSAU COUNTY, FLORIDA Final Judgment of Foreclosure FOR EXCEPTIONS FOR ANIMAL Lesley Gallagher only. Immediate payment re- 51-3N-27-0000-0013-0010 Required) decedent and persons hav- PROBATE DIVISION dated June 30, 2020 in the SHELTERS, ANIMAL WELFARE District Manager quired. A cleaning deposit Action Requested: CU2020-09 The title of each Resolution ing claims or demands FILE NO.: 20CP000194 above-styled cause, John A. ORGANIZATIONS AND ADOP- River Glen Community will be taken. (904) 491-1866. is a request for a conditional is as follows: against the decedent's es- DIVISION: B Crawford, Nassau County TION OF ANIMALS; REQUIRING Development District This sale is open to the public. use permit pursuant to Sec- A RESOLUTION OF THE tate must file their claims with IN RE: ESTATE OF Clerk of Court, will sell to the A CERTIFICATE OF SOURCE; FNL 1T 07-08-2020 FNL 2T 07-08-15-2020 tion 16.03(F) and 17.01(A) of FLORIDA RESILIENCY AND EN- this Court WITHIN THREE SEANE' M. HALL AKA highest and best bidder for PROVIDING FOR PENALTIES; #586007 #586415 the Nassau County Land De- ERGY DISTRICT RELATING TO MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF SEANE MARIA HALL, cash on July 23, 2020, by PROVIDING FOR REPUBLICA- velopment Code to allow for THE FINANCING OF QUALIFY- FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS Deceased. electronic sale beginning at TION IN THE CODE OF ORDI- Notice of Public Hearing LEGAL NOTICE ADVERTISING a plant nursery (including out- ING IMPROVEMENTS UNDER NOTICE. NOTICE TO CREDITORS 11:30am on the prescribed NANCES, SEVERABILITY AND NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN DEADLINE IS NOON THE side display) in the Commer- THE FLORIDA PROPERTY AS- ALL CLAIMS AND DE- The administration of the date at www.nassauclerk.re- AN EFFECTIVE DATE. that on Thursday, the 23rd FRIDAY BEFORE THE NEXT WEDNESDAY PUBLICATION. cial General zoning district. Copies of the Ordinance day of July 2020, at 6:30 P.M. SESSED CLEAN ENERGY MANDS NOT SO FILED WILL BE Estate of Seane' M. Hall aka alforeclose.com, the follow- CALL 261-3696 FOR EARLY This application is filed by: (PACE) ACT; ESTABLISHING FOREVER BARRED. Seane Maria Hall, deceased, ing described property: are available at the Clerk's the Conditional Use and Vari- HOLIDAY WEEK DEADLINES. Kennie Braddock, 97427 THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS The date of first Publica- whose date of death was Unit 833B of Wildwood Office at the Robert M. Foster ance Board of Nassau Coun- LEGAL NOTICES ARE Blackbeards Way, Yulee, FL AND IMPOSING SPECIAL AS- tion of this Notice is July 01, March 7, 2020, is pending in Condominium, a Condomini- Justice Center, located at ty will hold a public hearing ALSO PUBLISHED AT 32097 (agent) for 463093 SESSMENTS RELATED TO SUCH 2020. the Circuit Court for Nassau um according to the Decla- 76347 Veterans Way, Yulee, at the Commission Cham- www.fbnewsleader.com SR200 LLC, 97427 Blackbeards QUALIFYING IMPROVEMENTS; Attorney for Personal County, Florida, Probate Divi- ration of Condominium there- Florida, Monday through Fri- bers, James S. Page Govern- and Way, Yulee, FL 32097 (owner). APPROVING THE ASSESSMENT Representative: sion, the address of which is of, recorded in Official day, 8:30 a.m. through 5:00 mental Complex, 96135 Nas- floridapublicnotices.com The public is invited to be ROLL; DIRECTING THAT THE AS- KATHRYN KNEE, Esquire 76347 Veterans Way, Yulee, Records Book 578, Page(s) p.m., except legal holidays. sau Place, Yulee, Florida, present and be heard. SESSMENT ROLL BE CERTIFIED Florida Bar No.: 849571 FL 32097. The name and ad- 1227, of the Public Records of THE PUBLIC IS INVITED TO BE 32097 to consider an applica- Copies of the application TO THE APPROPRIATE TAX KATHRYN KNEE, P.A. dresses of the Personal Repre- Nassau County, Florida, and PRESENT AND BE HEARD. IF A tion for a Conditional Use, and copies of the criteria that COLLECTORS; PROVIDING 1027 South 8th Street sentative and the Personal any amendments thereto, to- PERSON DECIDES TO APPEAL CU2020-06. The Public is invit- are applicable to the appli- FOR COLLECTION OF THE AS- Fernandina Beach, Representatives attorney are gether with is undivided share ANY DECISION MADE BY THE ed to attend the meeting cation are available at the SESSMENTS; AND PROVIDING Florida 32034 set forth below. in the common elements. BOARD, AGENCY OR COM- concerning the following de- Department of Planning & FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (904) 491-1781 All creditors of the Dece- Pursuant to Fla. Stat. § MISSION WITH RESPECT TO scribed property in Nassau Economic Opportunity locat- The Board may also con- Personal Representative: dent and other persons hav- 45.031(2)(f), any person ANY MATTER CONSIDERED AT County: ed at 96161 Nassau Place, sider any other business which NEAL D. YOUNG, JR. ing claims or demands claiming an interest in the sur- SUCH MEETING OR HEARING, Subject Property Location: Yulee, FL 32097, or (904) 530- may properly come before it. 371 Tango Lane against Decedent's Estate on plus from the sale, if any, oth- HE OR SHE WILL NEED A 851036 US HWY 17, 6300. Individuals who cannot A copy of the resolutions Hilliard, FL 32046 whom a copy of this notice is er than the property owner as RECORD OF THE PROCEED- Yulee, FL 32097 attend the public hearing and/or the Agenda may be FNL 2T 07-01-08-2020 required to be served must of the date of the lis pen- INGS, AND THAT, FOR SUCH Parcel Number: may provide written com- obtained online at www.fd- #585274 file their claims with this Court dens, must file a claim within PURPOSE, HE OR SHE MAY 50-3N-27-4720-0084-0010 ments toCLICK this address or by e- fcbonds.com/notices or at WITHIN THE LATER OF 3 60 days after the sale. NEED TO ENSURE THAT A VER- Action Requested: CU2020-06 mail to: planninginfo@nas- the offices of the FRED Ad- MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF Dated: July 1, 2020. BATIM RECORD OF THE PRO- is a request for a conditional saucountyfl.com. Written ministrator, Florida Develop- THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS /s/ Joshua K. Martin CEEDINGS IS MADE, WHICH use permit pursuant to Sec- comments become a part of ment Finance Corporation, NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE JOSHUA K. MARTIN RECORD INCLUDES THE TESTI- tion 16.03(F) and 17.01(L) of the record and are subject to 156 Tuskawilla Road, Suite DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY Florida Bar No. 67966 MONY AND EVIDENCE UPON the Nassau County Land De- Floridas &Public RSAVEecords law, 2340 , Winter Springs, FL 32708, OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. Eavenson, Fraser & WHICH THE APPEAL IS TO BE velopment Code to allow for Chapter 119.07(1)(a), F.S. during normal business hours. All other creditors of the Lunsford, PLLC BASED. a commercial parking lot in This hearing must be con- The meetings are open to the Decedent and other persons 309½ Centre Street, Suite 207 The Board of County Commis- the Commercial General zon- ducted as a quasi-judicial public and conducted in ac- having claims or demands Fernandina Beach, FL 32034 sioners may continue hear- ing district. hearing. Any questions as to cordance with the provisions against Decedent's Estate Telephone: 904-432-8333 ings on this matter. This application is filed by: procedures may be obtained of Florida law. MTheeeting sfull maThey catalog full catalog of News-Leader of News-Leadermust file their cadvertiserslaims with advertisersthis Email: available [email protected] is now through availableATTEST: our through online directoryPhourillip G rionlineffin, at directory: fbnewsleader.com from the Department of Plan- be continued as found nec- Court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER Attorney for the Plaintiff /s/ JOHN A. CRAWFORD 608 S. 8th St, ning & Economic Opportuni- essary to a time and place THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLI- FNL 2T 07-8-15-2020 Its: Ex-Officio Clerk Fernandina Beach, FL 32034 ty. Interested parties should specified on record. • Access accurate CAcontactTION OF THIS information,NOTICE. #586435 photos and mapsBY:/s/ DAN IEforL B. L EEeachPER business(agent) for Halls Salvage, LLC, limit conSearchtact with Conditio localnal If any person decides to ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED Its: Chairman 85712 Avant Road, Use and Variance Board appeal any decision made WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET BOARD OF COUNTY Yulee, FL 32097 Members and with County with respect to any matter• Find links to businessFORTH IN SEC websites,TION 733.702 OF including a descriptionCOMMISSIO NEofRS OtheF business(owner). and where to find them. Commisbusinessessioners on this topic co nsatidered at this meeting, THE FLORIDA PROBATE CODE NASSAU COUNTY, FLORIDA This hearing must be con- FNL07080708EEEE96to properly no 1ticed public such person will need a WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. Individuals with disabilities ducted as a quasi-judicial 7/7/20 4:25 PM hearing or to written commu- record of the proceedings NOTWITHSTANDING THE needing a reasonable ac- hearing. nicationNassau’s in care of the Nassau newestand such person may need• View recent ads, TIwhichME PERIO DScan SET beFOR THshared to social mediacommodation to participate The public is invited to be County Department of Plan- to ensure that a verbatim ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED in this proceeding should present and be heard. ning & Economic Opportuni- record of the proceedings is TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AF- contact the Office of the Copies of the application ty, 96161online Nassau Pl ace,directorymade at his or her own e•x- Expand your searchTER THE to DECE includeDENT'S DATE OF listings in Florida, GeorgiaCounty Manager and at leas tNorth two and coCarolina.pies of the criteria that Yulee, FL 32097. pense and which record in- DEATH IS BARRED. days prior to the proceeding are applicable to the appli- Persons with disabilities re- cludes the testimony and evi- The date of first publica- at (904) 530-6100, or, if the cation are available at the quiring accommodations in dence on which the appeal tion of this notice is July 01, hearing impaired, Florida Re- Department of Planning & order to participate in this is based. 2020. lay Service at 1-800-955-8770 Economic Opportunity locat- program or activity should In accordance with the Attorney for Personal (v) or 1-800-955-8771(TDD). ed at 96161 Nassau Place, contact the Assistant County provisions of the Americans Representative: FNL 07-01-08-2020 Yulee, FL 32097, or (904) 530- Managers Office (904) 530- with Disabilities Act, any per- /s/ Pamela A. Miller, Esq. #585401 6300. Individuals who cannot 6010, or Florida Relay Service son requirOnlying special accom- at www.fbnewsleader.comPamela A. Miller, Esq. attend the public hearing (1-800-955-8771) at least modations or an interpreter Florida Bar No. 0104098 may provide written com- twenty-four (24) hours in ad- to participate at this meeting Pamela A. Miller, PLC ments to this address or by e- vance to request such ac- should contact FRED at (407) 2338 S. 8th Street mail to: planninginfo@nas- commodation. 712-6352 at least two (2) days Fernandina Beach, FL 32034 saucountyfl.com. Written IF A PERSON WISHES TO AP- prior to the meeting. Persons Tel: 904-775-5147 comments become a part of PEAL ANY DECISION MADE BY who are hearing or speech Fax: 904-212-2306 the record and are subject to THE BOARD, AGENCY OR impaired can contact the [email protected] Floridas Public Records law, COMMISSION WITH RESPECT Florida Dual Party Relay Sys- Personal Representative: Chapter 119.07(1)(a), F.S. TO ANY MATTER CONSIDERED tem at 1-800-955-8770 (Voice) /s/ Jeane Maria Hall Any questions as to proce- AT SUCH MEETING OR HEAR- and 1-800-955-8771 (TDD). aka Ms Jeané Maria Hall dures may be obtained from ING, HE WILL NEED A RECORD Florida Resiliency and Energy Jeane Maria Hall the Department of Planning OF THE PROCEEDINGS AND District aka Ms Jeané Maria Hall & Economic Opportunity. In- FOR THAT PURPOSE, MAY FNL 1T 07-08-2020 2265 5th Ave #10G terested parties should limit NEED TO ENSURE THAT A VER- #586468 New York, NY 10037 contact with Conditional Use BATIM RECORD OF THE PRO- FNL 2T 07-01-08-2020 and Variance Board Mem- CEEDINGS IS MADE, WHICH #584622 bers and with County Com- RECORD INCLUDES THE TESTI- missioners on this topic to MONY AND EVIDENCE UPON properly noticed public hear- WHICH THE APPEAL IS TO BE ing or to written communica- BASED. tion in care of the Nassau The Conditional Use and County Department of Plan- Variance Board may contin- ning & Economic Opportuni- ue hearing on this matter. ty, 96161 Nassau Place, CONDITIONAL USE AND VARI- Yulee, FL 32097. ANCE BOARD OF NASSAU Persons with disabilities re- COUNTY, FLORIDA quiring accommodations in /s/ Orlando Avila order to participate in this Its: Chairman program or activity should FNL 07-08-15-2020 contact the Assistant County #586416 Managers Office (904) 530- 6010, or Florida Relay Service (1-800-955-8771) at least twenty-four (24) hours in ad- vance to request such ac- commodation. IF A PERSON WISHES TO AP- PEAL ANY DECISION MADE BY THE BOARD, AGENCY OR COMMISSION WITH RESPECT TO ANY MATTER CONSIDERED AT SUCH MEETING OR HEAR- ING, HE WILL NEED A RECORD OF THE PROCEEDINGS AND FOR THAT PURPOSE, MAY NEED TO ENSURE THAT A VER- BATIM RECORD OF THE PRO- CEEDINGS IS MADE, WHICH RECORD INCLUDES THE TESTI- MONY AND EVIDENCE UPON WHICH THE APPEAL IS TO BE BASED. The Conditional Use and Variance Board may contin- ue hearing on this matter. CONDITIONAL USE AND VARIANCE BOARD OF NASSAU COUNTY, FLORIDA /s/Orlando Avila Its: Chairman FNL 2T 07-08-15-2020 #585895 1

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NASSAU GUIDE WILDLIGHT 2020.indd 1 6/9/20 4:17 PM ••••••••••• ••••••••••• ••••••••••• Tourism works for Nassau County GIL LANGLEY President and CEO Amelia Island Convention & Visitors Bureau

very spring, Amelia Island participates in National Travel and Tourism Week, a celebration of the hospitality industry. Uniting communities across the country, it’s designed to shine a spotlight on how tourism creates jobs, economic growth, and personal well-being. Themed “The Spirit of Travel,” the 2020 event was set against the sobering, astonish- ing backdrop of the global pandemic that devastated travel and tourism more thanE any other industry. Here in Nassau County, where the tourism industry makes up the very fabric of Amelia Island’s culture and economy, the damage was deep and profound; however, thanks to the strength, talent, and resiliency of the local hospitality industry, it is not the final curtain. At the Amelia Island Convention & Visitors Bureau, we are in the short-term are to get 2,500 displaced workers back on the job and to fill honored to oversee a viable, sustainable, and thriving tourism empty lodging facilities that depend on local vendors to provide services such industry that’s been 30 years in the making. Over the past as landscaping, air condition repair, and laundering. Farmers will have a vibrant decade, the industry has enjoyed unprecedented growth market for local produce, wild-caught shrimp will find its way to the dining tables, supporting a strong local economy, providing thousands of and brides will seek out florists, printers, and entertainers. jobs, keeping household taxes low, and enhancing the quality Nassau County and Fernandina Beach governments, the Chamber of of life we all enjoy. City and county officials, past and present, Commerce, Fernandina Beach Main Street, and the AICVB have worked have supported the wise investment of visitor-paid fees to together to support our community, providing resources and financial assis- deliver a vision embraced by businesses and residents dedicated in protecting tance to the service agencies meeting critical needs, including the Council on Amelia Island as a beautiful place that works for all. Aging and Barnabas. As part of this effort, the Nassau County Board of County On Amelia Island, our successful tourism industry supports a wonderful, unsur- Commissioners and AICVB each provided $50,000 to Barnabas; of the aid passed quality of life. From enchanting special events and world-class performing recipients, 87% were displaced hospitality workers. The BOCC and AICVB worked arts, to a dazzling local dining scene and breathtaking natural beauty, visitor together to help streamline regulations and requirements, allowing vacation home spending enriches this place we call home. But beyond these very apparent rentals to open in time to host Memorial Day guests. To help small businesses contributions is a list of less recognized but more financially meaningful, economic reach new markets, the AICVB created an online market for goods and services, benefits. generating thousands of dollars in merchant sales at no costs to participants. Last year, tourism contributed over $850 million in economic impact and sup- Realizing the most important factor in luring visitors is keeping people safe – ported nearly one-in-four local jobs, making it the top private employment sector. locals and visitors – we developed educational materials for the service industry Without tourist spending, the average Nassau County household would pay an to help ensure businesses are following best practices and implementing new additional $3,400 in local and state taxes for the same services. Tourist spending policies and procedures. Coordinating with the Nassau County Emergency accounts for 36.3% of county sales tax. Island lodging facilities pay more than Operations Center and Nassau County Health Department, we provided critical $12 million in property taxes annually – a large portion of which is dedicated to information to every overnight guest and took steps to reduce contagion risks. We our school system. Visitors pay millions of dollars in fuel taxes during their stay, sup- also provide hand sanitation devices at beaches and areas popular with tourists. porting the construction and maintenance of Nassau County roads. For the foreseeable future we have altered our marketing plan to focus on As a tourism-dependent community, energizing the travel market is critical to those who live within a half-day drive and are planning couple getaways and getting the Nassau County economy back on track. When employees return family vacations. We are in the right place, at the right time, with the right message to the hospitality industry jobs, they will have the income to shop, eat out, and – Amelia Island turns moments into memories. patronize small businesses. Their return to the workforce is dependent on luring As a team, the AICVB has never been more confident in the collective ability apprehensive travelers to Amelia Island. It will not be an easy task. It will not and resolve of a community and its people to succeed – whatever the challeng- happen overnight. And for many small businesses, it may not be soon enough. es. No matter what the future holds, working together, we will rebuild our sustain- Together, we can bring success to an uncertain future. able hospitality industry, protect the natural and historic resources of the island, As the leading agency responsible for tourism development, the AICVB’s goals and return the visitors that drive the economic engine of Nassau County. New trails system at Wildlight is open to the public Raydient Places + Properties announced June ond phase of the system will bring more than four 4 the opening of the first phase in a new recre- additional miles of trails to the community. ational trails system in the Wildlight development Beginning at the intersection of Wildlight of Yulee. Avenue and State Road 200, the trails system Spanning more than 10 miles, it includes features various paved, gravel and natural routes pathways, parks and scenic observation sites. It is that link neighborhoods, amenities, school systems, open to the general public, according to a news local businesses and shopping areas in Wildlight. release. The first phase features more than six miles Its moderate terrain is ideal for all skill levels of of trails across five different routes. The routes walking, hiking and biking activities, according to and loops range from less than a half-mile to the release. nearly three miles in length and are designated The plan for Wildlight includes a mix of homes, on public lands maintained by the East Nassau townhomes, and rental apartments together with Stewardship District. Once completed, the sec- shops and restaurants.

4 News-Leader Guide To Nassau 2020 4 John M. Drew, CFC

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(904) 491-7400 and Toll Free (866) 815-4690 Fax: (904) 432-0222 Email us at: [email protected] Nassau County 4 Nassau County Elected Officials 96135 Nassau Place, Suite 4 Thomas R. Ford – Cell: (904) 451-0766 Clerk of Courts/Comptroller Yulee, FL 32097 u District Five (Callahan, West Yulee) John A. Crawford u Historic Courthouse Justin M. Taylor – Cell: (904) 625-5624 Phone: (904) 548-4600 416 Centre Street 4 Nassau County Departments Website: www.nassauclerk.com Fernandina Beach, FL 32034 • Animal Control u Callahan County Building Director: Tim Maguire Locations to obtain services from the 45401 Mickler Street 86078 License Road Clerk of Courts/Comptroller: Callahan, FL 32011 Fernandina Beach, FL 32034 4 Schools Superintendent Phone: (904) 530-6150 Robert M. Foster Justice Center Dr. Kathy Burns • Building Department/Permitting 76347 Veteran’s Way 1201 Atlantic Avenue Building Official: Keith Ellis Yulee, FL 32097 Fernandina Beach, FL 32034 96161 Nassau Place Historic Courthouse Phone: (904) 491-9900 Yulee, FL 32097 416 Centre Street Website: www.nassau.k12.fl.us Phone: (904) 530-6250 Fernandina Beach, FL 32034 4 Sheriff • Code Enforcement 4 Clerk of Court Sheriff Bill Leeper Building Official: Valerie Feinberg Departments and Court Services Administration Office 96161 Nassau Place u Child Support: (904) 548-4612 77151 Citizen’s Circle Yulee, FL 32097 u Civil Court Division/Small Claims/ Yulee, FL 32097 Phone: (904) 530-6200 Eviction: (904) 548-4606 Phone: (904) 225-5174 • Contracts Management/Purchasing u Criminal Court Division/Felony/ Website: www.nassauso.com Procurement Manager: Grayson Hagins Misdemeanor/Juvenile: (904) 548-4613 • Jail/Detention Center 96135 Nassau Place, Suite 2 u Domestic Violence: (904) 548-4606 76212 Nicholas Cutinha Rd. Yulee, FL 32097 u Jury Services: (904) 548-4607 Yulee, FL 32097 Phone: (904) 530-6041 u Land Recording/ Phone: (904) 548-4002 • Cooperative Extension Service Tax Deeds: (904) 548-4604 4 Tax Collector 543350 US Highway 1 u Marriage Licenses/ Property Taxes/Drivers Licenses/Vehicle Tags Callahan, FL 32011 Passports: (904) 548-4604 John M. Drew Phone: (904) 530-6358 u Teen Court: (904) 548-4611 Phone: (904) 491-7400 4 County Manager and Attorney u Circuit Judge: (904) 548-4910 Website: www.nassautaxes.com Michael S. Mullin u County Judge: (904) 491-7275 Locations: 96135 Nassau Place, Suite 6 u Public Defender: (904) 548-4750 u Main Office Yulee, FL 32097 u Traffic Tickets (Payments): (904) 548-4608 86130 License Road County Manager/Attorney Phone: u Value Adjustment Board (Appeals): Fernandina Beach, FL 32034 (904) 530-6010 (904) 548-4660 u Callahan Office 4 Assistant County Manager 4 4th Judicial Circuit - County Court Judges 450077 State Road 200, Suite 13 Taco Pope u Judge James H. Daniel Callahan, FL 32011 96135 Nassau Place Division: Criminal/Juvenile Dependency/ u Historic Courthouse Yulee, FL 32097 Family/Probate/Domestic Violence 416 Centre Street Assistant County Manager Phone: Judicial Assistant Contact Number: Fernandina Beach, FL 32034 (904) 530-6010 (904) 548-4910 u Hilliard Office 4 Emergency Management Mailing Address: 15885 County Road 108 Director: Greg Foster 76347 Veterans Way, Yulee, FL 32097 Hilliard, FL 32046 77150 Citizen’s Circle u Judge Steven M. Falghren 4 Supervisor of Elections Yulee, FL 32097 Division: Civil/Juvenile Delinquency/Family/ Vicki P. Cannon Phone: (904) 558-0900 Probate/Domestic Violence James S. 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Page Governmental Complex Chief: Brady Rigdon Division: County/Criminal Misdemeanor/ 96135 Nassau Place, Suite 1 u Headquarters Criminal Traffic/Civil Traffic/Small Claims/ Yulee, FL 32097 96160 Nassau Place County Civil Phone: (904) 530-6010 Yulee, FL 32097 Judicial assistant Contact Number: Website: www.nassaucountyfl.com Phone: (904) 530-6600 (904) 491-7275 4 Board of County Commissioners u Rescue Billing Mailing Address: 416 Centre Street, u District One (Fernandina Beach) 96135 Nassau Place, Suite 2 Fernandina Beach, FL 32034 Daniel B. Leeper – Cell: (904) 430-3868 Yulee, FL 32097 4 Property Appraiser u District Two Phone: (904) 530-6030 A. Michael Hickox (South Amelia Island, Nassauville, O’Neil) 4 Human Resources Phone: (904) 491-7300 Aaron C. 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6 News-Leader Guide To Nassau 2020 6 Voter Information

Information obtained through Leeper Bell Edwards Ford Taylor votenassau.com as of 6/15/2020 Nassau County Commissioners: Democrats...... 14,638 District 1 - Fernandina Beach: Danny Leeper, (904) 430-3868, [email protected] Republicans...... 39,525 District 2 - Amelia Island, Nassauville, O’Neil: Aaron C. Bell, (904) 451-4094, [email protected] No Party Affiliation. . . .13,098 District 3 - Yulee, Chester, Blackrock: Pat Edwards, (904) 335-0260, [email protected] Other...... 1,002 District 4 - Hilliard, Bryceville, Boulogne, Kings Ferry, Nassau Oaks: Total...... 68,263 Thomas R. Ford, (904) 451-0766, [email protected] Visit votenassau.com for city and county District 5 - Callahan: Justin Taylor, (904) 625-5624 [email protected] election information.

4 Library 4 Solid Waste/Landfill 13453 North Main Street, Suite 301 Director: Dawn Bostwick Director: Doug Podiak Jacksonville, FL 32218 Website: www.nassaureads.com 46026 Landfill Road Phone: (904) 757-5039 All branches phone: (904) 530-6500 Callahan, FL 32011 u Satellite Office - By appointment only or toll free (844) 200-7245 Phone: (904) 530-6702 Phone: (904) 757-5039 u Branch Locations: 4 State Agencies Fernandina Beach, FL • Bryceville Branch u Department of Health 4 State Attorney’s Office – 4th Judicial Circuit 7280 Motes Rd. Director: Dr. Eugenia Ngo-Seidel State Attorney: Melissa Nelson Bryceville, FL 32009 Phone: (904) 875-6100 76347 Veteran’s Way, Suite 2105 • Callahan Branch or toll free (877) 580-4784 Yulee, FL 32097 450077 State Road 200, Suite 15 Website: www.nassau.floridahealth.gov Yulee and Fernandina: (904) 548-4700 Callahan, FL 32011 Locations: Callahan and Hilliard: (904) 879-3750 • Fernandina Beach Branch u Administration Office 4 Other Agencies 25 North Fourth Street 30 South 4th Street u Amelia Island Mosquito Control District Fernandina Beach, FL 32034 Fernandina Beach, FL 32034 P.O. Box 62 • Hilliard Branch u Callahan Clinic 2500 Lynndale Road 15821 County Road 108 45377 Mickler Street Fernandina Beach, FL 32035 Hilliard, FL 32046 Callahan, FL 32011 Phone: (904) 261-2622 • Yulee Branch – FSCJ Campus u Environmental Health Email: [email protected] 76346 William Burgess Blvd. 96135 Nassau Place u Economic Development Board Yulee, FL 32097 Yulee, FL 32097 Director: Sherri Mitchell 4 Nassau Amelia Utilities u Fernandina Beach Clinic 76346 William Burgess Blvd. South end of Amelia Island only 1620 Nectarine Street Yulee, FL 32097 u Plant Location Fernandina Beach, FL 32034 Phone: (904) 225-8878 5390 First Coast Highway u Hilliard Clinic Website: www.nassauflorida.com Fernandina Beach, FL 32034 37203 Pecan Street, Hilliard, FL 32046 u Ocean Highway & Port Authority Phone: (904) 530-6450 u Yulee Clinic Director: Christopher Ragucci u NAU Customer Service/Billing 86014 Pages Dairy Rd., Yulee, FL 32097 86130 License Road, Suite 9 96135 Nassau Place, Suite 2 4 Nassau County Probation & Fernandina Beach, FL 32034 Yulee, FL 32097 Community Intervention (youth) Phone: (904) 491-7422 Phone: (904) 530-6030 86056 Pages Dairy Road Website: www.portoffernandina.com 4 Office of Management & Budget Yulee, FL 32097 u Misdemeanor Probation Services Director: Megan Diehl Phone: (904) 548-9313 Clear View Transformations 96135 Nassau Place, Suite 2 Website: www.djj.state.fl.us Website: www.clearviewconcepts.org Yulee, FL 32097 4 State Representative – District 11 76347 Veterans Way Phone: (904) 530-6010 Representative Cord Byrd Yulee, FL 32097 4 Parks & Recreation 76347 Veteran’s Way Phone: (904) 548-4889 Director: Doug Podiak Yulee, FL 32097 u Nassau Soil & Water Conservation District 45195 Musselwhite Road Phone: (904) 548-9333 District Coordinator: Cari Cahill Callahan, FL 32011 Website: www.myfloridahouse.gov 463688 State Road 200, Suite 8 Phone: (904) 530-6120 4 State Senator – District 4 Yulee, FL 32097 4 Planning & Economic Opportunity Senator Aaron Bean Phone: (904) 879-3372 Interim Director: Valerie Feinberg u Tallahassee Office www.nassausoilandwater.org 96161 Nassau Place 306 Senate Office Building u Veterans’ Services Yulee, FL 32097 404 South Monroe Street Veterans’ Services Officer: Bob Sullivan Phone: (904) 530-6323 Tallahassee, FL 32399-1100 76347 Veterans’ Way 4 Public Works Dept. Phone: (850) 487-5004 Yulee, FL 32097 Director: Doug Podiak Fax: (850) 410-4805 Phone: (904) 548-4670 45195 Musselwhite Road www.flsenate.gov Website: www.nassauclerk.com Callahan, FL 32011 u District Office Phone: (904) 530-6120 Duval Station

News-Leader Guide To Nassau 2020 7 County Recreation Facilities Nassau County offers an abundant network of local, county, and regional parks – not to mention state parks and state forests. Ballparks, fishing piers, hiking and biking trails, horseback riding trails, great pic- nic places, and just about anything else you might want or need as a way of enjoying the great outdoors are available for residents and visitors alike. And perhaps one of the best bargains available is a State Park Pass. Across Florida, there are 175 state parks spanning some 800,000 acres. Nassau County is home to Fort Clinch State Park, the Fernandina Plaza Historic State Park in “Old Town” Fernandina, the Amelia Island State Park, and the George Grady Fishing Pier. Nearby are the Talbot Island State Parks, just across the bridge in Duval County. Dee Dee Bartels The Individual Annual Entrance Pass provides day use park entry Boat Ramp for a single named passholder and is just $60 and the family pass for PHOTO BY ROBERT FIEGE $120 provides day use park entry for up to a total of eight people. In a nutshell, it offers almost unlimited access to ALL that Florida’s network u Hilliard Ball Park – 175355 Bay Road, Hilliard, Tables and picnic of incredible state parks has to offer – for just pennies per visit. area, Little League program. Ball parks u Yulee Sports Complex and Gym – 86142 Goodbread Road, u Bryceville Ball Park – 7280 Motes Road, Bryceville, Baseball Yulee. Baseball and softball with lights, building, parking, play and softball with lights, parking, pavilions and shelters, playgrounds apparatus, restroom, tables, tennis court, basketball (Yulee Basketball with play apparatus, restrooms and tables. Little League program Association), Little League, Pop Warner. (Bryceville Sports Association). Beachfront Parks u Callahan Ball Park – 34076 Ball Park Road, Callahan, u Burney Park – 1556 Gregg Street, Fernandina Beach. Picnic area, tables, Little League, Pop Warner (football) and u Peters Point Park – 4600 Peters Point Road, Fernandina Beach. Soccer programs. u Scott Road – 4902 Amelia Island Parkway, Fernandina Beach. u Southend Walkover – 8014 First Coast Highway, Fernandina Beach. u Summer Beach Walkover – 105 Beach Access – Dune Walkover Boat Ramps u Edwards Road Boat Ramp – 436 Edwards Road, Yulee. Boat Ramp facility. Fishing allowed. u Goffinsville Nassau River Park and Boat Ramp – 95001 Goffinsville Road, Fernandina Beach (off-island). Boat Ramp facility, fishing allowed, parking, pavilions, shelters, play apparatus, playground, restroom, tables - picnic area. u Holly Point Boat Ramp – 3336 Winterberry Ave., Fernandina Beach (off island). Boat ramp facilites, fishing allowed, tables - picnic area. u Kings Ferry Boat Ramp – 49127 Bill Johnson Rd., Hilliard. Boat ramp facility. Fishing allowed. u Melton Nelson (Lofton Creek) Boat Ramp - 463540 S.R. 200, Yulee. Boat ramp facilities, fishing allowed, tables - picnic area. u Nassau Landing – Edwards Road Boat Ramp – 463540 S. R. 200, Yulee. Boat ramp facilities, fishing allowed, tables - picnic area. u North End/Dee Dee Bartels Boat Ramp and Nature Center – 97177 Pogy Place, Fernandina Beach (on island). Boat ramp facilities, fishing allowed, tables - picnic area, nature center, fishing pier. u John F. Claxton Boat Ramp - Wilson Neck 85006 Faye Road, Yulee – Nassau River boat ramp, floating dock, paved parking, fishing allowed. Misc. u John Muir Ecological Park – 463039 S.R. 200, Yulee.

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News-Leader Guide To Nassau 2020 9 4 Business Services u Hilliard Elementary – Grades pre-K - 5, Chris Lacambra, Executive Director Danielle Loudermilk, principal. Vicki Turner, Secretary Jacquelin Sims, assistant principal. Schools Phone: 491-9861 Fax: 277-9032 27568 Ohio St., Hilliard, FL 32046 4 Elementary Education 845-4471; Fax: 845-7427 The Nassau County public school system is headed Kristi L. Simpkins, Director u Southside Elementary – Grades pre-K through 2, by the elected members of the Nassau County School Brenda Murray, Secretary Marlena Palmer, principal. Board. The board meets at 6:30 p.m. the second and Phone: 491-9885 Jill Williams, assistant principal. fourth Thursdays of each month at the district office 4 Exceptional Student Education 1112 Jasmine St., Fernandina Beach, FL 32034 building, 1201 Atlantic Ave. in Fernandina Beach, Misty Mathis, Director Office: 491-7941 though a few meetings each year are held at schools Christy Wolf, Secretary u Yulee Elementary – Grades 3-5, in different areas of the county. Meeting locations and Phone: 491-9881 Bryce Cubbal, principal. agendas are available on the school district’s web- 4 Facilities Vicki Grubbs, assistant principal. site: nassau.k12.fl.us. Jeffrey Bunch, Director 86063 Felmor Road, Yulee, FL 32097, For general information, call the District Office at Maintenance 225-5343 Office: 225-5192; Fax: 225-9993 491-9900. Operations 225-0573 u Yulee Primary – Grades pre-K-2, 4 Superintendent - Dr. Kathy Knight Burns 4 Food Services Kerri Boatright, principal. 43508 Ratliff Road, Callahan, FL 32011 Dr. Lauren Jones, Director Trracy Miller, assistant principal. Phone: 491-9901 Fax: 277-9030 Phone: 491-9924 86426 Goodbread Drive, Yulee, FL 32097 E-Mail: [email protected] 4 Instructional Technology & Information Services Office: 491-7945 SCHOOL BOARD Kari Burgess-Watkins, Director u Wildlight Elementary – Grades K-5, 4 District 1: Donna Martin (chair) Phone: 491-9941 Amber Nicholas-Bovinette, principal. 2120 Highland St., Fernandina Beach, FL 32034 4 Intervention, Prevention, & Safety Services Sarah Ray, assistant principal. Phone: 261-9015 Andreu Powell, Coordinator 550 Curiosity Ave., Yulee, FL 32097 Email: [email protected] Cathy Carter, Secretary Office: 225-3053; Fax: 225-3054 4 District 2: Gail Cook (vice chair) Phone: 491-9883 4 MIDDLE SCHOOLS 1708 Philips Manor Road, 4 Personnel Services u Callahan Middle – Grades 6-8, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034 Suzanne Davis, Director Rhonda Devereaux, principal. Phone: 261-9127 Leanne Peacock, Secretary Linda Hays, assistant principal. Email: [email protected] Phone: 491-9874 450121 Old Dixie Highway, Callahan 32011 4 District 3: Jamie Deonas 4 Professional & Staff Development Office: 879-3606; Fax: 879-2860 9 N. 14th St., Fernandina Beach, FL 32034 Joyce Menz, Professional Development Director u Fernandina Beach Middle – Grades 6-8, Phone: 753-4076; Business: 277-0066 Wendy Hygema, Secretary Edward Brown, principal. Email: [email protected] Phone: 491-9888 Kathryn Benson, assistant principal. 4 District 4: Russell Johnson 4 Secondary Education 315 Citrona Drive, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034 31857 RL Johnson Road Dr. Cindy Grooms, Director Office: 491-7938; Fax: 261-8919 Hilliard, FL 32046 Phone: 491-9944 u Hilliard Middle-Senior High – Grades 6-12, Phone: 845-4654 4 Technology Systems Dr. Tammy Johnson, principal. Email: [email protected] Adam Henderson, Director John Crawford, assistant principal. 4 District 5: Lissa Braddock Evelyn Johnson, Secretary One Flashes Ave., Hilliard, FL 32046 45206 Musselwhite Road Phone: 491-9934 Office: 845-2171; Fax: 845-7662 Callahan, FL 32011 4 Transportation u Yulee Middle – Grades 6-8, Home: 879-9396; Cell: 507-9522 Brad Underhill, Director George Raysor, principal. Email: [email protected] Phone: 225-0127 Tara Middleton / Lori Amos, assistant principal. 4 Attorney: Brett Steger 4 ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS 85439 Miner Road, Yulee FL 32097 SCHOOL DISTRICT DEPARTMENT CONTACTS: u Bryceville Elementary – Grades K through 5, Office: 491-7944; Fax: 225-0104 4 District Office Tammy Smith, principal. 4 HIGH SCHOOLS 1201 Atlantic Avenue 6504 Church Ave., Bryceville, FL 32009, u Fernandina Beach High – Grades 9-12, Fernandina Beach, Fl 32034 Office: 266-9241 or 879-5570. Christopher Webber, principal. Phone: 491-9900; [email protected] Fax: 266-2155 Meredith Lane, assistant principal. 4 School Satellite Offices: u Callahan Elementary – Grades pre-K through 2, 435 Citrona Drive, Fernandina Beach 32034 45021 Third Ave. Callahan Melissa Johnson, principal. Office: 491-7937; Fax: 277-3754 86207 Felmore Road, Yulee Kristy Collins, assistant principal. u Hilliard Middle-Senior High – Grades 6-12, Phone: 491-9900 449618 U.S. Highway 301, Callahan, FL 32011, Dr. Tammy Johnson, principal. 4 Administrative Services: Office: 879-2121; Fax: 879-5560 John Crawford, assistant principal. Mark Durham, Assistant Superintendent u Callahan Intermediate – Grades 3-5, One Flashes Ave., Hilliard, FL 32046 Cynthia Williams, Secretary Dr. Monica Cason, principal. Office: 845-2171; Fax: 845-7662 Phone: 491-9905 Ashleigh Clark, assistant principal. u West Nassau High – Grades 9-12, 4 Adult Education & Career Education 34586 Ball Park Road, Callahan, FL 32011, Curtis Gaus, principal. Brent Lemond, Director Office: 879-1114; Fax: 879-5288 Daniel Snyder / Richard Pearce, assistant principals. Patricia Young, Secretary u Emma Love Hardee Elementary – Grades 3-5, One Warrior Drive, Callahan, FL 32011 Phone: 548-1750; Fax: 548-4499 Rebecca Smith, principal. Office: 879-3461; Fax: 879-5843 4 Assessment and Accountability Leslie Reid, assistant principal. u Yulee High – Grades 9-12, Kelly Burnette, Program Manager 2200 Susan Drive, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034 Yvon Joinville, principal. Jenine McKenna, Secretary Office: 491-7936; Fax: 321-5890 Donna Jackson / Mandi Matricardi, Phone: 491-9873; Fax: 277-9038 assistant principals. Continued on page 11

10 News-Leader Guide To Nassau 2020 10 teacher, football coach and vocational educa- u Lighthouse Christian School – grades 1 to 12 tion director who served from 1980 to 1984. The Serving students with learning disabilities Schools 45,000-square-foot facility opened in 2006 to serve Troy Arnold, director 85375 Miner Road, Yulee 32097 high school students, post-secondary students and incum- 541798 U.S. 1 South, Callahan, FL 32011 Office: 225-8641; Fax: 225-8658 bent and displaced workers. 507-6683; lighthousechristianschool.net 4 Nassau County Adult Education The center offers school-district programs during the u Lindisfarne Hall – fifth to 12th grade Brent Lemond, director. day and career and technical training for adult res- 2018 Hometown Drive. Lewis “Red” Bean Technical Center idents evenings and on weekends. Course offerings Fernandina Beach, FL 32034 76346 William Burgess Boulevard include the Emergency Medical Technician program, 491-6082 Yulee, FL 32097 Patient Care Technician, Drafting and Architecture, u Sonshine Christian Academy – ages 2 to 18 Office: 548-1750; Fax: 548-4499 Construction Technology, Culinary Management/ Lorie Johnson, principal 4 NASSAU COUNTY ADULT HIGH SCHOOL Hospitality Management. The Nassau County School 45082 Frank Bookins Road Brent Lemond, director. District and FSCJ manage the Bean Center. P.O. Box 5026, Callahan 32011 4 Angel Cole, program specialist, 548-4475 PRIVATE SCHOOLS 879-1260; sonshinechristian.com u 45237 Mickler St., Callahan, FL 32011 Amelia Island Montessori School – u St. Michael Academy – Pre-K to eighth grade 1201 Atlantic Ave., Fernandina Beach, FL 32034 ages 18 mos. through eighth grade Dr. Christopher Hampton, principal 37608 West Sixth St., Hilliard, FL 32046 Debbie Hodsdon, interim head of school. 228 N. Fourth St., Fernandina Beach, FL 32034 850935 U.S. Highway 17 N., Building 1201, 1423 Julia St., Amelia Island, FL 32034 321-2102; smacad.org Yulee, FL 32097 261-6610; ameliaislandmontessori.com 4 COLLEGES u Office: 548-1750; Fax: 548-4499 Faith Christian Academy – Florida State College at Jacksonville – Betty P. Cook 4 NASSAU COUNTY CHILDREN & Age 4 through 11th grade, Nassau Center, 76346 William Burgess Blvd. in Yulee, FAMILY EDUCATION CENTER Bryan Alvaré, headmaster 548-4400. Donna Martin, executive director. Courses Andreu Powell, Coordinator Lower School – VPK to fifth grade: offered at Florida State College at Jacksonville can be 86207 Felmor Road, Yulee, Fl 32097 96282 Brady Point Road, applied to associate’s degrees in science and arts. The Office: 225-8520 Fernandina Beach, FL 32034 college offers college transfer courses, continuing work- Students enrolled in high school career and tech- Upper School – sixth to 11th grade: force education, computer classes, practical nursing, nical education classes may also earn college credit 464067 S.R. 200, Yulee, FL 32097 college prep, culinary arts, building trades and a public through dual enrollment in the Lewis “Red” Bean Nassau 321-2137; [email protected] library branch. The Outdoor Education program offers Technical Career Center located on the campus of the u Fernandina Beach Christian Academy – team building, leadership and environmental education Florida State College at Jacksonville – Betty P. Cook kindergarten through eighth grade, on the low ropes course and 30-foot climbing wall. The Nassau Center, 76346 William Burgess Blvd. in Yulee. Kaysley Thornton, principal Center for Lifelong Learning offers adults the opportunity The Bean Center is named for the Nassau County 1600 S. Eighth St., Fernandina Beach, FL 32034 to explore new subjects in a relaxed atmosphere. 491-5664; fernandinachristianacademy.com Law Enforcement, Fire Rescue ALL EMERGENCIES, CALL 911 u Judge Steven M. Fahlgren – civil, juvenile u Nassau County Fire and Rescue delinquenty, family, probate, domestic violence 96160 Nassau Place, Yulee, FL 32097 4 Nassau County Sheriff’s Office 548-4940 Non-emergencies, call 530-6600 77151 Citizens Circle, Yulee, FL 32097 u Judge Wesley R. Poole – county, misdemeanor, nassaucountyfl.com/122/Fire-Rescue Sheriff Bill Leeper traffic, civil, small claims • Station 20 – 530-6620 Administration and non-emergency: 491-7275 5518 First Coast Highway 225-5174, 548-4009 or (855) 725-2630 4 State Attorney’s Office Fernandina Beach, FL 32034 Nassau County Jail: 548-4002 u State Attorney Melissa Nelson • Station 30 – 530-6630 www.nassauso.com Fourth Judicial Circuit 86028 Pages Dairy Road, Yulee, FL 32097 4 Fernandina Beach Police Department 76347 Veterans Way, Suite 2105 • Station 40 – 530-6640 1525 Lime St., Fernandina Beach, FL 32034 Yulee, FL 32079 37230 Pea Farm Road, Hilliard, FL 32046 Police Chief James Hurley 548-4700; sao4th.com • Station 50 – 530-6650 Administration: 277-7342 4 Public Defender’s Office 542310 US Hwy 1, Callahan, FL 32011 www.fbfl.us/109/Police u Public Defender Charlie Cofer • Station 60 – 530-6660 4 Other Numbers Fourth Judicial Circuit 8291 U.S. 301, Bryceville, FL 32009 u Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission 76347 Veterans Way, Yulee, FL 32079 • Station 70 – 530-6670 www.myfwc.com 548-4750; pd4th.org 96031 Pine Grove Road General Information, (850) 488-4676 Fernandina Beach, FL 32034 u Wildlife Alert hotline: 888-404-FWCC (3922) 4 Fire/Rescue Stations • Station 90 – 530-6590 u Florida Highway Patrol – Jacksonville: 695-4000 u Fernandina Beach Fire and Rescue 3195 S.R. 2, Hilliard, FL 32046 4 County Court/Circuit Court 510 S. 10th Street, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034 u Volunteer fire stations 76347 Veterans Way, Yulee, FL 32079 Non-emergencies, call Fire Stations • Hilliard – 845-2943 548-4600 277-7331 3794 Pecan St., Hilliard, FL 32046 u Judge James H. Daniel – criminal, juvenile, • Medical/Ocean Rescue – 310-3152 • Callahan – 879-3577 dependency, family, probate, domestic violence • Fire Station 1 – 225 S. 14th St., 1960 S. Kings Road, Callahan, FL 32011 548-4910 Fernandina Beach, FL 32034 • Fire Station 2 – 2800 John Robas Road, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034

News-Leader Guide To Nassau 2020 11 Animal Services 4 City of Fernandina Beach older must be licensed. Licensing helps owners reconnect u Callahan Animal Hospital Animal Control/Nassau Humane Society with lost pets. 541990 US 1, Callahan, FL The Nassau Humane Society operates the city’s animal A license for an unsterilized pet costs $23/annually 879-3775 services program, including pet licensing, animal control or $69/tri-annually. For a sterilized pet, the cost is $10/ www.callahanvet.com within the city limits, operation of an animal shelter and annually or $20 for three years. u Cat Clinic of Fernandina pet adoptions. Licenses may be purchased at the animal shelter during Veterinary care, cat boarding. The city and the Humane Society encourage owners open hours or by completion of an application by mail. 97040 Elk Creek Court, Fernandina Beach, FL to spay or neuter pets to reduce overpopulation of cats The county also handles horse trailer, riding school, ken- 321-2287 and dogs. For information on free or low-cost steriliza- nel, dog trainer, grooming shop and pet shop permits. www.fernandinacats.com tion options, call First Coast No More Homeless Pets: Contact 530-6150 for more information on animal licens- u Fernandina Beach Animal Clinic 425-0005 or visit www.fcnmhp.org. FCNMHP is located ing. 1868 S. 14th St., Fernandina Beach, FL in Jacksonville. The county animal shelter is located at 86078 License 277-4408 All pet owners within the city limits are required to Road in Yulee (near the Tax Collector’s Office). www.fernandinavet.com license their pets. The license provides valuable assis- All adoptable animals are spayed/neutered and given u Haley’s Angels Veterinary Services tance if a pet is lost. To obtain a license, proof of current their first shots, rabies vaccination and microchipped. Dr. Joanne Connolly, DVM, Yulee, FL rabies certificate administered by a vet must be furnished. They may be viewed online. 200-1035 The cost is $5/annually ($10/tri-annually) for a neutered Hours are 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday, Thursday, and Specializing in pet geriatrics and euthanasia. pet and $100 for a non-sterilized pet (95% refundable Friday, 1 to 6 p.m. Wednesday, and 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. For assistance contact via phone or text. upon verification of sterilization). Licenses are available Saturday. The shelter is closed to the public on Sundays Messages are usually returned within the hour, at the Nassau Humane Society. and Mondays and most holidays. For pet adoptions, call between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. daily. Once a pet arrives at the shelter, the owner has 530-6150 or visit nassaucountyfl.com. www.hayleysangels.com five business days to reclaim the pet. On the sixth day, 4 Cats Angels, Inc. – u Lap of Love Veterinary Hospice the animal is assessed for adoption. All animals in the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals and In-Home Euthanasia Adoption Program are sterilized and made current on Advocates for feral, homeless, stray and abandoned Dr. Katie Stender, Jacksonville, FL 508-0323 vaccinations. Adoptable dogs and cats may be viewed cats, Cats Angels is a private nonprofit organization www.lapoflove.com online at Nassau Humane Society Adoptable Animals. The offering community education on animal overpopulation, u Lofton Creek Animal Clinic adoption center is funded solely by donations and is run low-cost sterilization programs, and cat adoptions. The Veterinary care, cat and dog boarding, grooming by volunteers. agency’s thrift store and adoption center is located at 86028 Christian Way, Yulee, FL 225-1044 4 Fernandina Beach Animal Rescue and Control, 709 S. Eighth Street in Fernandina Beach. www.loftoncreekanimalclinic.com 491-0122 Adoption Center hours are 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday u Mobile Veterinary Service 4 Nassau Humane Society Shelter through Saturday. Thrift Store hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dr. George Lewis, 4842 Absolute Dr., Hilliard, FL 639 Airport Road, Fernandina Beach Monday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays. 845-1985 or 277-6769 321-1647 Call 321-2267 or visit www.catsangels.com. email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] 4 Wildlife Emergencies www.nassaumobilevet.com www.nassauhumanesociety.com u Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation u Nassau Veterinary Hospital Hours: Tuesday to Thursday, 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Commission (FWC) 851015 U.S. 17, Yulee, FL Friday until 6 p.m. Saturday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Sunday, Wildlife alert 24-hour hotline: (888) 404-3922 225-2050 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. u The Ark Wildlife Care and Sanctuary www.nassauvethospital.com Applications for adoption must be completed 30 781 Carlee Lane, Hilliard u Pet Supermarket minutes prior to closing. [email protected] Food and supplies, grooming, adoptions 4 Nassau Humane Society Dog Park www.thearkwildlifecareandsanctuary.com and vaccination clinic. Listed among the top 12 dog parks in the United States, u Bird injuries 1416 Sadler Road, Fernandina Beach, FL “Aurora’s Dog Park” is located at 641 Airport Road, BEAKS, 12084 Houston Ave. 277-4115 Fernandina Beach. (on Big Talbot Island), Jacksonville www.petcarecenter.us Visitors to the area may use the park for a modest daily 251-2473. Listen to the message, u Petco Animal Supplies fee with proof of rabies vaccination. The park is only follow the directions. Food and supplies, grooming and clinic. available to dogs that have been spayed or neutered. u Mammals and reptiles 463713 S.R. 200, Yulee, FL Residents can join on a monthly or annual basis for a fee. Wildlife Rescue Coalition, Northeast Florida 225-0014 The park includes a swimming pool, separate play areas 779-5569 u Pet Care Center of Nassau for large and small dogs and bathing stations. u Pet Emergencies Veterinary clinic, grooming facility, 639 Airport Road, Fernandina Beach Most veterinarians below have a doctor on-call for cat and dog boarding 491-1511 emergencies. In case a local vet is not available, the 850694 US 17, Yulee, FL Email: [email protected], nearest 24/7 emergency clinic is BluePearl Pet Hospital, Email: [email protected] www.ameliaislanddogpark.com 3444 Southside Blvd., No. 101, in Jacksonville. Call 548-0015 Hours: Spring/Summer: 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., (904) 646-1287. www.petcarecenter.us Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, 4 Other Services u River City Community Animal Hospital Saturday and Sunday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. u Amelia Island Animal Hospital Mobile low-cost spay/neuter clinic Closed Tuesday 1470 S. Eighth St., Fernandina Beach, FL Call for dates. Fall/Winter: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. every day 261-7153 733-8123 except closed Tuesday www.ameliavets.com www.rccah.org 4 Nassau County Animal Services u Animal Clinic of Nassau County Dogs, cats and ferrets in Nassau County must have a 542800 U.S. 1, Callahan, FL 879-5229 current rabies vaccination and those aged four months or www.acnassau.com

12 News-Leader Guide To Nassau 2020 12 Licenses and Permits 4 PROPERTY TAXES u Consular Report of Birth Abroad the Florida Department of Business and Professional Nassau County Tax Collector’s Office u Certificate of Naturalization, Regulation and require a license from the state. 86130 License Road, Suite 4 Form N-550 or Form N-570 Visit www.myfloridalicense.com for a list of regulated Fernandina Beach, FL 32034 • Office: (904) 491-7420 u Certificate of Citizenship, occupations or call (850) 487-1395 for more infor- Fax: (904) 432-0222 Form N560 or Form NB-561 mation. Email: [email protected] u Alien registration receipt card, A Specialty and Contractor license from the FDBPR Website: https://www.nassautaxes.com Green Card Form I-551 allows the holder to do business anywhere in the state. Visit the Tax Collector’s Office website for information Proof of Social Security number For contractors looking to work only in Nassau County, and to view or pay your property tax bill. An original or certified copy of the following docu- licenses can be obtained at Nassau Count Building 4 VEHICLE REGISTRATION ments is required. Department at 95161 Nassau Place, Yulee. For more All motor vehicles – cars, trucks, scooters, motorcycles, u Social Security card information, call (904) 530-6250. motor homes and commercial vehicles – must be regis- u W-2 form 4 MARRIAGE LICENSES tered in Florida. Owners of vehicles registered out of u Paycheck showing number For information, visit https://marriage.nassauclerk.com state must register the vehicles in Florida immediately after u SSA-1099 or call (904) 548-4604. enrolling children in school, beginning work or taking any u Non-SSA-1099 Marriage licenses can be applied for and recorded at other action to establish in-state residency. Proof of Residence the Robert M. Foster Justice Center, 76347 Veterans Way, Registration is handled by the Nassau County Tax TWO of the following documents showing your resi- Yulee, or at the historic Nassau County Courthouse, 416 Collector’s Office in four locations: dential address are required. Centre St., Fernandina Beach. u Main Office Branch, 86130 License Road, u Deed, mortgage, monthly mortgage statement, Applicants must be single adults 18 years or older and Yulee (across S.R. 200 from Target) mortgage payment booklet, or rent/lease agreement both parties must present together to apply. A valid Hours: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday u Florida voter registration card driver’s license and social security number is required u Historic Courthouse Branch, 416 Centre St., u W-2 form or 1099 form of both parties. If either party has been widowed or Fernandina Beach 32034, u Utility bill, hookup, or work order dated within 60 divorced, they must know the exact month/day/year that Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday days of the application the event occurred. u Callahan Branch Office, 450077 S.R. 200, u Current automobile or homeowner’s insurance For Florida residents who have completed a sanctioned Suite 13, Callahan 32011 policy marriage preparation course within the past 12 months Hours 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday u Mail from financial institutions; including checking, or for non-Florida residents, there is no waiting period. u Hilliard Office Branch, 15885 C.R. 108, savings, or investment account statements. However, for Florida residents who have not completed Hilliard, FL 32046 u Accompanying parent, step-parent or guardian a marriage preparation course, there is a 3-day waiting Hours: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Thursday; residing at the same address as the applicant with proof period. A license is valid for 60 days. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday or residential address as above. 4 PASSPORTS This branch closes from noon to 1 p.m. daily for lunch. For more information, call 491-7400 or visit www. Applications for passports are processed at both the All branches may be contacted through a central nassautaxes.com. Fernandina Beach Main Post Office, 1997 Sadler Road, phone number: 491-7400. 4 VESSEL/BOAT LICENSES 491-4680, and the Fernandina Beach Library, 25 N. Out-of-state vehicles to be registered in Florida require As an agent for the Department of Highway Safety Fourth St., (904) 530-6500, option 2. Although walk- a VIN verification that can be done at any Tax Collector and Motor Vehicles, the Tax Collector is responsible for ins are welcome, both sites encourage appointments. office location. Proof of Florida insurance, a valid driver’s providing the necessary service and recordkeeping pro- Photograph services are available at both sites. license or identification card and the original title are cedures used in processing vessel titles and registrations. Passport services are not available at other post office required to register the vehicle. All motorized vessels, commercial and private, must be or library locations in the county. However, Nassau coun- Vehicle tags must be renewed annually before midnight registered, titled and issued a decal before they can be ty residents may also apply at Duval County sites as listed on the birthday of the person under whose name the used in Florida waters. The decal must be affixed to the on www.passportoffices.us vehicle is registered. Renewals – which require a copy port side of the boat. Vessel registration fees are based Applications must be made in person for first time appli- of the appropriate renewal notice and proof of Florida on the length of the boat. cants, those with passports expired five years or more insurance – are handled at the tax collector’s offices. Vessel registrations expire at midnight of the owner’s and persons whose passport was issued before age16. Following initial registration, annual renewals may be birthday. Registration for vessels titled in a business name Applicants must provide proof of identity with an original made at the tax collector’s website: www.nassautaxes. expire June 30. Renewal of vessel registrations can be or certified copy of a birth certificate, a valid Florida com. processed in person at any branch location or by e-com- driver’s license, a naturalization certificate, a prior U.S. 4 DRIVER LICENSES merce at www.nassautaxes.com. passport, a government employee ID or an official mil- Driver license services are available at all Tax Collector 4 CONCEALED WEAPON LICENSES itary ID card. branches except Hilliard. Certain services such as written Individuals who wish to obtain a Florida Concealed Two fees are required. The first is to the U.S. Department exams and driving tests are only available at specific Weapon or Firearm License may submit their applica- of State for $110 and must be paid by check, money offices and during limited hours. Visit the website at www. tion electronically at the Main Office Branch of the Tax order or cashier’s check. The second is a $35 execution nassautaxes.com or call 491-7400 for more information. Collector’s Office. Call (904) 491-7400 for more infor- fee payable to the organization providing the service. Each applicant applying for a new driver license or mation or to schedule an appointment. Extra fees apply for expedited service and delivery identification card, or renewing a Florida driver license 4 HUNTING/FISHING LICENSES directly to your home. that is not Real ID compliant, must submit specific proofs The Tax Collector serves as an agent of the Florida Routine processing time is six weeks. Expedited service of identification, social security number and residential Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission in the sale is 2-4 weeks. Passports needed for emergencies such as address. and issuance of a variety of hunting and fishing licenses. funerals can be obtained quicker for higher fees. 4 NAME CHANGES Licenses may also be purchased or renewed by tele- 4 VOTER REGISTRATION If you have ever changed your name you must submit phone for an additional fee. Please call (888) 347-4356 Visit www.VoteNassau.com to register, update informa- the original or a certified copy of your marriage certifi- for fishing or (888) 486-8356 for hunting. tion or request an application be mailed to you. Voter cate or court order. No photocopies will be accepted. Unless one is on exempt status, a valid hunting and/ registration can also be done electronically at driver’s For multiple name changes, you must show a document or fishing license must be carried on one’s person when licensing issuing offices when obtaining or renewing a trail linking your current name to your chosen proof of participating in these activities. driver’s license. identity. 4 BUSINESS LICENSES Application forms are available at public libraries and Primary Identification Nassau County does not require an occupational many government offices. Braille instructions, large print An original of one of the following documents is license to engage in a business, profession or occupa- and Spanish applications are available at the Supervisor required. tion in unincorporated parts of the county. However, any of Elections Office, 96135 Nassau Place, Suite 3, Yulee. u United States birth certificate, including territories business located within a city limit may be required to pay Applications must be completed, signed and returned and District of Columbia. a local business tax to that municipality. to the Supervisor of Elections Office or any driver license u Valid United States Passport or Passport Card Some businesses and professions are regulated by issuing office at least 29 days prior to the election.

News-Leader Guide To Nassau 2020 13 Places of Worship u African Methodist Episcopal 225-0683 The Church of Jesus Christ Franklintown United Methodist Church New Bethel AME Church Greater Mt. Pleasant of Latter-day Saints (Hilliard) 1415 Lewis St., Fernandina Beach 45133 Page St., Callahan Missionary Baptist Church 3741 Heavenly Lane, Hilliard 277-2726 879-4303 45031 Historical Lane, Callahan 845-4200 facebook.com/Franklintown Umc Macedonia AME Church 879-2693; bit.ly/3eRpL0j u Church of God Memorial United Methodist Church 202 S. Ninth St., Fernandina Beach Hedges Baptist Church The Anchor 601 Centre St., Fernandina Beach 261-4114 85050 Sutton Place, Yulee 541798 U.S. Highway 1, Callahan 261-5769; mumconline.com Prince Chapel AME Church 225-2105; hedgesbc.org 879-2876; anchorcog.org Yulee United Methodist Church 95189 Hendricks Road, Fernandina Beach Hisbon Baptist Church ChristWalk 86003 Christian Way, Yulee 261-5416 37214 W. Sixth St., Hilliard 2920 Bailey Road, Fernandina Beach 225-5381 u Anglican 845-4906; bit.ly/2Y6g9rS 261-7120; thechristwalk.com u Ministries Holy Trinity Anglican Church Legacy Baptist Church Church of God of Prophecy Harvest Outreach Ministries 1830 Lake Park Drive, Fernandina Beach 941328 Old Nassauville Road Family Worship Center 905 Broome St., Fernandina Beach 491-6082; holytrinityanglican.org 753-0731; legacybaptistfb.com 2712 S. 14th St., Fernandina Beach 277-3151 u Assemblies of God Liberty Baptist Church 277-4577; fernfamily.org u Islam Celebration Assembly of God 55045 Mt. Olive Road, Callahan Elm Street Church of God Islamic Center of Northeast Florida 850472 US 17, Yulee 879-5287; lbccallahan.com 502 S. 11th St., Fernandina Beach 2333 St. Johns Bluff Road S., Jacksonville 225-9159 Live Oak Baptist Church 261-7194; elmstreetchurch.weebly.com 646-3462; icnef.org facebook.com/CelegrationAOG 36178 Congregation Lane, Callahan Greater Fernandina Church of God Jacksonville Masjid of Al-Islam Crossroads Family Worship Center 879-3400; liveoakbc.org 305 S. Fourth St., Fernandina Beach 2242 Commonwealth Ave., Jacksonville 542284 US Highway 1, Callahan Mercy Hill Church 432-7641 374-7493 879-1833 85520 Miner Road, Yulee facebook.com/greaterfernandinabeach1 u Judaism crossroadsfamilyworshipcenter.com 225-0777; mercyhillfl.com River of Praise Worship Center Beth El The Beaches Synagogue First Assembly of God in Fernandina Beach New Life Baptist Church 83410 St. Mark Drive, Yulee 288 Roscoe Blvd. N., Ponte Vedra Beach 302 S 14th St., Fernandina Beach 464069 SR 200, Yulee 225-2596; theriverofpraise.com 273-9100 261-6448 261-4818; nlbcministries.com Shining Light Church of God by Faith u Conservative facebook.com/fernandinaag New Zion Missionary Baptist Church 153091 C.R. 108, Yulee Chabad Lubavitch of Northeast Florida Hilliard First Assembly of God 10 S. 10th St., Fernandina Beach 225-9829; bit.ly/3dItLQK 10129 Haley Road, Jacksonville 550920 US Highway 1, Hilliard 261-0010; newzionmbc-fb.org Solid Rock Church of God by Faith 262-6641; chabadjacksonville.org 845-2642; hilliardag.com North 14th Street Baptist Church 86138 Palm Tree Drive, Yulee Congregation Ahavath Chesed u Baptist 519 N. 14th St., Fernandina Beach 225-5833 8727 San Jose Blvd., Jacksonville First Avenue Baptist Church 261-0422 u Episcopal 733-7078; thetemplejacksonville.org 27388 West First Ave., Hilliard North Hilliard Baptist Church St. Peter’s Episcopal Church Jacksonville Jewish Center 845-2047 552823 US 1, Hilliard 801 Atlantic Ave., Fernandina Beach 3662 Crown Point Road, Jacksonville facebook.com/FirstAvenueBaptistChurch 845-2515; bit.ly/37fAQWB 261-4293; stpetersparish.org 292-1000; jaxjewishcenter.org Amelia Baptist Church O’Neal Memorial Baptist Church Bethany Episcopal Church u Reform 961167 Buccaneer Trail, Fernandina Beach 474257 E. SR 200, Fernandina Beach 15860 CR 108, Hilliard Etz Chaim Synagogue 261-9527; ameliabaptist.org 849-1194; bit.ly/2UaylPO 845-2304 10167 San Jose Blvd., Jacksonville Bible Baptist Church of Fernandina Beach River Road Baptist Church u Fellowships 262-3565; etzchaim.org 820 South 14th St., Fernandina Beach 21067 CR 121, Hilliard Kings Road Fellowship u Other 261-5457; bit.ly/2XytDgO 879-1007; riverroadbaptist.org 545866 US 1, Callahan Abundant Life Fernandina Beach Bible Baptist Church (Callahan) Springhill Baptist Church 845-7355; facebook.com/Kings- 463237 SR 200, Yulee 45221 Musselwhite Road, Callahan 941017 Old Nassauville Road, Road_Fellowship-305114306330117 491-8424 879-2853; Fernandina Beach True Faith Christian Fellowship First Alliance Church callahan-fl.bible-baptist-church.us 261-4741; springhillbaptistfb.org 45019 Petree Road, Callahan 37207 Mill St., Hilliard Blackrock Baptist Church St. James Baptist Church 728-0791; bit.ly/3dEolGp 845-3404 96362 Blackrock Road, Yulee 153037 CR 108, Yulee u Interdenominational Friendship Alliance Church 261-6220; blackrockbaptist.org 225-9010 Amelia Plantation Chapel 44491 Mary Sauls Circle, Callahan Buford Grove Baptist Church Thomas Creek Baptist Church 36 Bowman Road, Fernandina Beach 879-1907; friendshipcma.org 553274 US Highway 1, Hilliard 54322 Janice Drive, Callahan 277-4414; ameliachapel.com Harbor Shores Apostolic Church 845-3656; bufordgrovebaptist.com 879-4156; thomascreekbaptist.com Impact Your World Church 86674 Pages Dairy Road, Yulee Callahan First Baptist Church Yulee Baptist Church 462577 SR200/A1A, Yulee 225-0416; harborshoreschurch.com 45090 Green Ave., Callahan 85971 N. Harts Road, Yulee 261-9072; impactyourworldchurch.com Lighthouse Prayer Center 879-2172; callahanfbc.org 225-5128; yuleebaptist.com The Journey Church 43694 Ratliff Road, Callahan Community Baptist Church u Roman Catholic 95707 Amelia Concourse 879-6730 85326 Winona Bayview Road, Yulee Our Lady of Consolation Fernandina Beach Oasis Christian Center 225-0809; communitybaptistyulee.com Catholic Church 261-8310; thejourneyfamily.com 246 Hamilton St., Yulee communitybaptistyulee.com 541668 US Highway 1, Callahan Living Waters World Outreach Center 866-3540 Ephesus Baptist Church 879-3662; bit.ly/2XCTpjW 96282 Brady Point Road, The Promised Land Church (Hispanic) 48143 Ephesus Road, Hilliard St. Michael Catholic Church Fernandina Beach 416 Alachua St., Fernandina Beach 845-3426: ephesus-baptist.org 505 Broome St., Fernandina Beach 321-2117; livingwatersoutreach.org 432-3314 First Baptist Church 261-3472; stmichaelscatholic.com The Bridge Family Worship Center The Spoken Word 1600 S. Eighth St., Fernandina Beach St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Mission 85031 Landover Drive, Yulee 1520 S. 14th St., Fernandina Beach 261-3617; fbfirst.com 86000 St. Francis Way, Yulee 225-4860; thebridgeflorida.com 261-0007 First Baptist Church of Boulougne 849-1256; stfrancisyulee.com New Vision Congregational Unity Isle of Light 28226 Church Drive, Hilliard u Church of Christ United Church of Christ 1600 Julia St., Fernandina Beach 845-7286; fbcboulougne.org Amelia Island Church of Christ 96072 Chester Road, Yulee 518-8987; unityisleoflight.com First Baptist Church of Gray Gables 95762 Amelia Concourse 225-0539; nvcucc.org Unitarian Universalist Church of Jacksonville 54031 Church Road, Callahan Fernandina Beach u Jehovah’s Witnesses 18 N. Second St., Fernandina Beach 879-2986; fbcgraygables.com 277-3303; ameliaislandchurchofchrist.com Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses (Island Art Association Building) First Baptist Church of Hilliard Fernandina Beach Church of Christ 942471 Old Nassauville Road 725-8133; uucj.org 15850 W. CR 108, Hilliard 1005 S. 14th St., Fernandina Beach Fernandina Beach Celebration Church Amelia Island 845-3614; firstbaptisthilliard.com 261-9760; cocfb.org 261-6553 416 Alachua St., Fernandina Beach First Missionary Baptist Church First Coast Church of Christ u Lutheran 755-2523 20 S. Ninth St., Fernandina Beach 450757 SR 200, Callahan Prince of Peace Lutheran Church u Presbyterian 261-5548; fmbcfernandina.com 879-4003; bit.ly/2Xz9VBK 2600 Atlantic Ave., Fernandina Beach Grace Community Church Five Points Baptist Church u Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints 261-6306; poplcweb.org 96038 Lofton Square Court, Yulee 736 Bonnieview Road, Fernandina Beach The Church of Jesus Christ u Methodist 491-0363; gracenassau.com 261-4615; fivepointschurch.us of Latter-day Saints (Fernandina) First United Methodist Church of Callahan First Presbyterian Church Friendship Baptist Church 2800 S. 14th St., Fernandina Beach 449648 US 301, Callahan 9 N. Sixth St., Fernandina Beach 85834 Miner Road, Yulee 261-7370 879-3877; callahanumc.org 261-3837; bit.ly/2XDk2Fr

14 News-Leader Guide To Nassau 2020 14 Amelia Island/Fernandina Beach Fernandina Beach City Parks & Recreation Facilities The original town of Fernandina was officially named and platted in 1811 when u Amelia Island Lighthouse Florida was a Spanish territory. This is the 215 O’Hagan Lane area now known as “Old Town,” on a high The Amelia Island Lighthouse, located at 215 bluff on the north end of Amelia Island, over- O’Hagan Lane (accessible from North Wolff Street), looking the Amelia River and the entrance to is open to the public for viewing on Saturdays from Egans Creek. The Spanish built a fort there, 11a.m. to 2 p.m. Tours are available from 10 until 11 long gone, but the plaza area is now a tiny a.m. on the first and third Wednesdays of each month state park. (excluding observed city holidays). To register for “Old Town” Fernandina is on the National a tour of the lighthouse, call 310-3350 or visit the Register of Historic Places. Atlantic Recreation Center at 2500 Atlantic Avenue. Florida became a U.S. territory in 1821 Registration is required, and tour fees are due at the and Fernandina was incorporated in 1825. time of registration. In 1845, largely through the efforts of territo- u Atlantic Recreation Center rial representative David Levy Yulee, Florida 2500 Atlantic Avenue became a state. Yulee became a Florida Monday-Friday, 7 a.m.-7 p.m. senator, and soon afterward began to work Saturday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. toward his vision of a cross-Florida railroad PHOTO BY EDWARD BONER/SPECIAL Fitness room: linking shipping with Europe to trade with Mexico and the expansive commerce available via the Monday-Friday, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Mississippi River and the expanding west. Fernandina would be the railroad’s anchor on the east Saturday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. coast and Cedar Key would be its terminus on the west coast of Florida. Amelia Pre-School, Camp Amelia After-School and The marsh to the south of Old Town was an obstacle to the project, so after acquiring a great Camp Amelia Summer Camp programs; aquatics deal of property in the area of present day Fernandina Beach, Yulee incorporated his Florida office; senior programs; Atlantic Auditorium, swimming Railroad Company and began convincing the residents of the “old town” to move their businesses pool, kids’ activity pool, playground, youth softball/ and homes to New Fernandina, with Centre Street as its bustling hub. A 50-block area of down- baseball field and fitness room. Pirate Playground is town Fernandina Beach is also on the National Register of Historic Places. located behind the Atlantic Rec. Center. The city of Fernandina Beach was formed in 1951 after consolidation of Fernandina and u Bosque Bello Cemetery Fernandina Beach, the tiny, ocean-side town to the east. 1321 N. 14th St., Closes at sunset. u Buccaneer Field City Limits 1201 Beech St. St. Marys River on the north; the Amelia River to the west (except for the “pogy plant” area north u Central Park of Old Town); the municipal airport and golf course to the south; and the Atlantic Ocean to the 1200 Atlantic Ave. east. Except for several “tongues” of inclusion, the area roughly bordered by Lime Street on the Pavilions, playground, four tennis courts, four pick- north; Robert Oliver Avenue on the east; the municipal airport on the south; and the Amelia River leball courts and restrooms. Access to water and on the west, is largely outside the city limits. electricity. Population: 12,000 (est.) u Centre Street Comfort Station 104 Centre St. Government Information u Egans Creek Park u Form of Government: City Manager/City Commission. 2201 Atlantic Ave. u City Hall: 204 Ash St. – 277-7300 – Website: www.fbfl.us Kayak dock, pavilion, exercise stations, u Records Management multipurpose sports field. To request documents including archived records, call the City Clerk’s office, 310-3115. u Egans Creek Greenway Hearing impaired via Relay Service: TTY/TDD 1-800-955-8771; VOICE 1-800-955-8770; 711. Main Entrance, 2500 Atlantic Ave. u Fire Department: 911 for all emergencies, Fire Station 1: 225 S. 14th St., 277-7331; Additional entrances are on Jasmine Street and the Fire Station 2, 2800 John Robas Road, 277-7337. north side of Sadler Road. u Police Department: 1525 Lime St.; 911 emergency; administration/information, 277-7342. A protected area of over 300 acres that runs north u Taxes: For the 2019-20 fiscal year, the city assessed 6.5236 mills in property taxes. The com- to south along Egans Creek, the Greenway is an bined tax rate for Fernandina Beach, Nassau County, St. Johns River Water Management District, undeveloped park for passive recreational use. The Nassau County School Board, Florida Inland Navigation District, Amelia Island Mosquito Control grass-covered trails are suitable for walking and District, and Amelia Island Beach Renourishment MSTU was 20.6041 mills. The city’s fiscal year bicycling, and its environment exhibits a variety of begins Oct. 1. natural wildlife and vegetation. Local wildlife, such as u Business Districts: Historic Centre Street in downtown Fernandina Beach is the main hub, with alligators, snakes, bobcats, and many birds, may be several outlying shopping centers on South Eighth and South 14th streets. enjoyed from a distance. Benches and interpretive u Post Offices: 401 Centre St. and 1997 Sadler Road; 491-4680; usps.com displays are located throughout the Greenway, and u Library: 25 N. Fourth St.; 277-7365; nassaureads.com restrooms are available at the Nature Pavilion, locat- ed at the Greenway entrance behind the Atlantic tilities U Recreation Center at 2500 Atlantic Avenue. u Electricity: Florida Public Utilities, 261-3663. Website: www.fpuc.com. Service area is Amelia u Fern. Bch. Athletic Complex (Ybor) Island. The company’s headquarters is in West Palm Beach, and the Amelia Island office is at 780 3243 Bailey Road Amelia Island Parkway. Office hours: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Lighted adult softball fields, covered dugouts, u Cable TV, internet and telephone services: Comcast/Xfinity, (800) 266-2278. pitching screens, restrooms. Website: www.comcast.com, serves Amelia Island. u Hickory Street Park Business Office: 1600 S. 14th St, Fernandina Beach. 1700 Hickory St. AT&T covers Amelia Island and the Yulee area. Call 277-2900 or 866-861-6075 Multipurpose sports field, soccer field Website: www.att.com. Continued on page 16 u Propane: AA Bottled Gas (879-2400); Florida Public Utilities (261-3663);

News-Leader Guide To Nassau 2020 15 Amelia Island/Fernandina Beach Parks and Rec. continued from page 15 u Garbage pickup: Advanced Disposal currently provides residents with u Jean Ribault Pocket Park sanitation & recycling services. Their routes 209 Centre Street and pickup times are subject to change. u Joe Velardi Baseball Field Contact Advanced Disposal at 261-7186. 2500 Atlantic Avenue u Water and Sewer Services: city of u Main Beach Park Fernandina Beach, 310-3420. Call for 32 N. Fletcher Avenue deposit and service payment details and Playgrounds, two pavilions, six picnic shelters, commercial sewage charges. picnic tables, beach accesses, wooden boardwalk, outdoor showers, two sand volleyball courts on the City Officials beach, multi-purpose court (basketball/inline u City Manager: Dale Martin, hockey), skateboard park, open space and restrooms. [email protected], 310-3100 u Martin Luther King, Jr. Center u City Clerk: Caroline Best, [email protected], 310-3115 1200 Elm Street u Utilities Director: John Mandrick, [email protected], 310-3420 Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. u Police Chief: James Hurley, [email protected], 277-7342 After-school tutoring; summer learning center; summer u Fire Chief: Ty Silcox, [email protected], 277-7331 food service; horseshoe tournaments, auditorium, base- u Parks and Recreation Director: Nan Voit, [email protected], 310-3350 ball practice field, playground with covered picnic u City Attorney: Tammi Bach, [email protected], 310-3275 tables and picnic areas, lighted baseball/softball u Comptroller: Pauline Testagrose, [email protected], 310-3334 playing field (Charles Albert Field), lighted outdoor u Human Resources Senior Generalist: Teresa Bryan, 310-3127 basketball court, swimming pool, kids u Planning Director: Kelly Gibson, [email protected], 310-3141 activity pool. u Building Director: Stephen Beckman, [email protected], 310-3139 u North Beach Park u Code Enforcement Director: Michelle Forstrom, [email protected], 310-3440 1230 N. Fletcher Avenue u Marina Manager: Joe Springer, [email protected], 310-3300 u Peck Community Center u Airport Manager: Nathan Coyle, [email protected], 310-3436 516 S. 10th Street u Golf Pro: Mike Benjamin, [email protected], 310-3175 Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. u Golf Course Manager: Steve Murphy, [email protected], 310-3178 Instructed programs (karate, gymnastics, etc.), library, u IT System Administrator: Dana Whicker, [email protected], 310-3286 auditorium, meeting space. u Peck Gym City Commissioners 510 S. 10th Street u Mayor John A. Miller, 556-3299, Term expires 2020, [email protected] Monday through Friday, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. u Chip Ross, (410) 394-0220, Term expires 2020, [email protected] Basketball courts, two volleyball courts, weight room u Mike Lednovich, 502-0650, Term expires 2022, [email protected] with free weights and machines, cardio area with u Phil Chapman 624-5590, Term expires 2020, [email protected] treadmills, elliptical machines and exercise bikes. u Vice Mayor Len Kreger 432-8389, Term expires 2022, [email protected] u Pirate Playground/Nature Pavilion= 2500 Atlantic Avenue Committees u Pop Warner Concession Building u Airport Advisory Commission, meets at 6 p.m. second Thursday at City Commission Chambers, 1101 Beech Street 204 Ash St., Austin David, chair, 206-2500 u Seaside Park u Arts and Culture Nassau, meets at noon the first Monday at Atlantic Recreation Center, 2002 S. Fletcher Avenue 2500 Atlantic Ave. Marge Powell, chair, 614-7745. u Skate Park u Board of Adjustment, meets 5:30 p.m. third Wednesday at City Commission Chambers, 25 Tarpon Avenue 204 Ash St., Matt Miller, chair, 261-4884. u Sunrise Park u Board of Trustees of General Employees’ Pension Plan, meets at 3:15 p.m. third Thursday 1900 Sunrise Drive of the second month following the end of each quarter, City Commission Chambers, 204 Ash St., u City Park facilities available for rent: Steven Herbert, chair, 917-859-6384. 4 Atlantic Recreation Center – u Board of Trustees of the Police and Fire Pension, meets 1 p.m. third Thursday of the Auditorium, Nature Pavilion second month following the end of each quarter, City Commission Chambers, 204 Ash St., 4 Martin Luther King Jr. Recreation Center - Karl Ashley, chair, 206-4367. Auditorium; Pavilions #1 and #2 u CRA Advisory Board, meets 3:15 p.m. first Thursday of each month at City Commission 4 Peck Center - Willie Mae Ashley Peck Auditorium; Chambers, 204 Ash Street, Andrew Curtin, chair, 261-4947.. Reception Room u Fernandina Beach Golf Course Advisory Board, meets 9 a.m. the second Wednesday of 4 Peck Gym - Open Gym Area (basketball each month. Harry Kegler, chair, 310-6571, Steve Murphy, manager of golf course, 310-3178. court; two volleyball courts) u Historic District Council, meets 5 p.m. third Thursday at City Commission Chambers 4 Peck Field - Pavilion; Open/Green Space 204 Ash Street, Michael Spino, chair, 583-3554 4 Central Park - Pavilion; Open/Green Space u Housing Authority (HUD), meets 4:00 p.m. third Wednesday at 1300 Hickory St., 4 Egans Creek Park – Pavilion, Open/Green Space Thomas Morris, chair, 261-0473 4 Sunrise Park - Open/Green Space u Joint Local Planning Agency, meets as announced, comprised of Fernandina Beach and 4 Seaside Park - Pavilions #1, #2, and #3 Nassau County commissioners, Justin Taylor, chair, 625-5624 4 North Beach Park - Pavilions #1 and #2 u Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee, meets 4 p.m. second Wednesday at 4 Main Beach Park - Pavilions A and B; Picnic Shelters Atlantic Recreation Center 2500 Atlantic Avenue, Theresa Duncan, chair, 548-7770. #4, #5, #6, #7, #8, and #9; Open/Green Space u Planning Advisory Board, meets 5 p.m. second Wednesday at City Commission Chambers 4 Fernandina Beach Athletic Complex - Ybor Alvarez 204 Ash Street, Richard Clark, chair, 515-202-8316. Softball Fields #1, #2, and #3 u Code Enforcement and Appeals Board, meets 5:30 p.m. first Thursday at City Commission Chambers 204 Ash Street, Adam Kaufman, chair, 491-0644. u Marina Advisory Board, meets 6 p.m. fourth Monday at City Commission Chambers 204 Ash Street, Kevin McCarthy, chair, 556-3223.

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News-Leader Guide To Nassau 2020 17 Fort Clinch State Park 2601 Atlantic Avenue, Fernandina Beach Fort Clinch was named after General Duncan Lamont Clinch. Construction for the Fort began in 1847. Though designed to house 500 soldiers and 78 pieces of artillery, construction of Fort Clinch was never com- pleted. Still, the incomplete fort served as a military outpost during the Civil War, the Spanish-American War, and World War II. Fort Clinch became one of Florida’s first state parks when the state purchased the fort and surrounding property in 1935 to preserve it and to provide opportunities for outdoor recreational activities. From 1937 to 1942, Company 1420 of the Civilian Conservation Corps repaired the fort and constructed camping areas, roads, bathhouses, picnic areas, and a visitor center. Fort Clinch was named after General Duncan Lamont Clinch. Construction for the Fort Today, the 1,427-acre park offers fish- began in 1847. Though designed to house 500 soldiers and 78 pieces of artillery, con- ing and swimming and is home to beautiful struction of Fort Clinch was never completed. beaches, scenic hiking, biking trails, 63 camp- sites equipped with electricity and water visitor’s center. Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., along with six primitive campsites. The fort also offers a meeting room and Sunday 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Hurricane Matthew destroyed a half-mile catering for private events in its visitors cen- u World War II Garrison fishing pier on the park’s northeast corner in ter. For more information on booking the room, Hosted Memorial Day weekend 2016. Florida officials have said the state will call 277-7221. Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., rebuild the pier by 2027. For more information on pricing, events or Sunday 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Other popular park activities include bird park amenities visit www.floridastateparks.org/ u Spanish-American War Garrisons watching and shell and shark tooth hunting. park/Fort-Clinch or call 277-7274. Third weekend of April & September The park is open 8 a.m. to sundown, year- Fort Clinch usually hosts a series of annual Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., round. The Fort is open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Park events. Due to the coronavirus pandemic, Sunday 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. admission is $6 per vehicle (limited to 2-8 events are subject to change or cancellation. u History of the American Soldier people per vehicle), $4 per vehicle with a Call before you go. Second Saturday of November single occupant or $2 for pedestrians and u Union Garrisons u Federal Holiday Jollification bicyclists. The cost of admission to the Fort Hosted first full weekend of every month First Saturday in December itself is $2.50 per person. Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., u Candlelight Tours The park offers guided nature walks at Sunday 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. First Saturday evenings from October to Willow Pond every Saturday morning at u Confederate Garrisons May (excluding December), or Friday and 10:30 a.m. Hosted third weekend of March and Saturday evenings on the second weekend Guests can buy snacks, ice, and bait at the second weekend of October from May until Labor Day weekend.

18 News-Leader Guide To Nassau 2020 18 American Beach American Beach is located on the southern end of Amelia Island. The 200-acre community was once a glorious oceanfront haven for African- Americans during the Jim Crow-era of segregation. Like so much of the island’s 13 miles of shoreline, American Beach exemplifies Amelia’s unique blend of breathtaking natural beauty and intriguing history. The founders of the Afro-American Life Insurance Co. purchased American Beach over a span of 11 years, making the first of three purchases on Jan. 31, 1935. A.L. Lewis, and upon her return became known as “The Beach Lady” because of her one of the company founders, was one of unwavering devotion to American Beach. Betsch died in September 2005 the first black millionaires in Florida. In its hey- after devoting all of her time and money to her beliefs. day, the beach was lined with homes, restau- American Beach includes Miss Martha’s Hideaway, a home built of rants and nightclubs that were frequented by hand-molded coquina blocks, which is listed on the National Register of A.L. Lewis notables such as Zora Neale Hurston, A. Philip Historic Places and homes where actor Ossie Davis and jazz singer Billy Randolph, Billie Daniels, Joe Louis, Hank Aaron, Eckstine stayed on frequent visits. Bob Hayes and others. American Beach opened a community center/ museum in 2014 where its Today, American Beach is the first stop on the Florida Black Heritage history can be celebrated and current residents can continue to build and Trail, with approximately 50 homes remaining from the 1940s and 1950s. enjoy their community. Though its popularity faded with the advent of desegregation, residents u American Beach Museum like MaVynee Betsch, great-granddaughter of A.L. Lewis, worked to keep its 1600 Julia St., American Beach, 510-7036 history alive. Betsch made her career as an opera singer throughout Europe, Hours: Fridays and Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Sundays 1-5 p.m.

Callahan www.townofcallahan-fl.gov City government main number: 879-3801 u Nassau County Fire and Rescue, 911 u Fire Department: Station 50, 542310 U.S. Hwy 1, Callahan, Florida 32011, 530-6650 Callahan Volunteer Station 5, 911 542300 U.S. Hwy 1, Callahan, Florida 32011, 591-2528 u Cable/Telephone/Internet: Comcast/Xfinity, (877) 530-1219 and Windstream, (866) 445-8084 u Garbage Advanced Disposal, 879-2301 Historic Callahan Train Depot, According to the town website, Council President Partner Disposal, (904) 849-5122 (outside city limits) playground equipment at Ken Bass is acting mayor right now - this could Nassau Trash Pros, (904) 415-1722 (outside city limits only) Ewing Park. change to someone appointed soon, but for now it’s u Callahan Branch Library him. - https://www.townofcallahan-fl.gov/mayor/ 450077 State Rd. 200 Suite 15, Callahan, FL 32011, 530-6500 Town Officials u Acting Mayor, Council President Ken Bass West Nassau 879-3801, ext. 202, [email protected] Fire Commissioner – [email protected] Historical Society u Councilwoman Shirley Graham Water Commissioner – [email protected] The West Nassau Historical Society connects the present to the past. u Councilwoman Kathy Smith Founded in 1975, the group began with 15-20 history enthusiasts who recog- Town Promotions/Park and Recreation Commissioner nized the need to preserve Nassau County’s rich and diverse history. [email protected] “Those who forget the past are destined to repeat it,” said John Hendricks, an u Councilwoman Janet Shaw active historical society member. “If not us, then who will take the time and effect to Street Commissioner – [email protected] discover, promote and preserve our history? We are entrusted with our history and u Councilman David Mellecker will need to pass it on to the next generation to preserve.” Zoning Commissioner - [email protected] The historic 1881 Callahan Train Depot serves as the hub for monthly meetings u Public Works Director/Town Manager Mike Williams held on the fourth Thursday of each month. Meetings begin at 6:30 p.m. with a [email protected] potluck dinner. Presentations follow at 7 p.m. u Town Clerk Stephanie Knagge - [email protected] The site also houses artifacts from Nassau County’s history from the 1700s for- u Town Treasurer Donna Kirk - [email protected] ward. Opened in 2008 with donations of trains and display cases from Bill Sistaire, u Code Enforcement Officer Mary Murdock - [email protected] the West Nassau Museum is free and open to the public on Saturdays from 9 a.m. u Fire Inspector James Williams - 879-3801 or 753-3569 to 1 p.m. Visitors may view displays featuring collections from the Revolutionary and Civil Continued on page 20

News-Leader Guide To Nassau 2020 19 Historical Society From page 19 fundraising event complete with model trains Funds support the depot’s maintenance. The and antique machines exhibit, art and craft building is a Callahan landmark that moved to its cur- wars, model trains, turpentine industry, aviation history displays, a car show, live entertainment and more,” rent location in 1987. The 1-acre land parcel along and a replica of a mom-and-pop hotel popular Hendricks said. “It is our biggest fundraising event of U.S. 1 was part of the historic 1856 Florida Railroad during the once booming motel industry that served the year.” railbed and was donated to the group by then-Sea- Florida travelers. The nonprofit’s celebrations are all-day events board Coast Line that same year. The red caboose An annex to the depot was obtained in 2011. A held in and around the historic 1881 Callahan nearby is a 1940s metal boxcar that was converted turpentine display inside the Musslewhite Commissary Train Depot and adjoining 1856 Florida Railroad to a caboose in the mid-1960s by Atlantic Coast joined the landscape in 2015. bed. In 2019, society members officially opened the Line. Railroad officials donated the caboose the The society relies in large part on revenue Jacksonville Air Route Traffic Control Center exhibit same year as the parcel. The train depot was reno- generated through the Railroad Day Festival held with Hilliard town officials. Hilliard is where the original vated in 1988. each spring. It started out as a three-day celebration center is located. It opened as an extension of the The West Nassau Historical Society is a tax-ex- of the 150th anniversary of the Florida Railroad’s Jacksonville-based center in the early 1960s. empt, all-volunteer 501(c)(3) organization. To learn construction through the area. Organizers opted to The events include activities for children, arts and more about the historical society or to sign up to be change it to a one-day festival in 2015. crafts vendors, food, live local entertainment and a a vendor at one of the society’s events, visit wnhsfl. COVID-19 delayed the event to Nov. 7 this year, car show. The historical society will honor veterans org or call 879-3406. Leave a message and your combining it with the society’s annual fall event, the during a special ceremony in the morning. Tours of the call will be returned. The depot is located at 45383 Hobos, Hot Rods and Heroes Festival. history museum, 1881 depot, turpentine artifact exhib- Dixie Ave. in Callahan. “The festival has evolved into a one fun-filled day it, and 1940s-era caboose will also be conducted. By Kathie Colgrove, Nassau County Record

Hilliard Hilliard: Close-knit town u Hilliard Town Hall: 15859 West CR 108, Hilliard, FL 32046 rich in history 845-3555 u Police: Nassau County Sheriff’s Office, 911 or 225-5174. Hilliard represents a community u Nassau County Fire Rescue: proud of its timber and aviation Station 40, 37240 Pea Farm Rd., Hilliard, FL 32046 – 530-6640 history. Veterans are also part of Station 4, 3794 Pecan St., Hilliard, FL, 32046 – 845-2943. that legacy with posts that welcome u Cable/Telephone/Internet active military personnel and those Comcast, 877-530-1219 and Windstream, 866-445-8084 who previously served at home and u Electric abroad. Florida Power & Light, 800-468-8243 Though mills were first recorded as Okefenokee Rural Electric, 800-262-5131 early as the 1770s, the timber indus- u Garbage try grew from a May 23, 1878 lease Lee’s Tomato and Produce Farm in Advanced Disposal, 879-2301, Meridian Waste, 847-5122 agreement between W.H. Jones and Hilliard. Photos by Amanda Ream Nassau Trash Pros, 415-1722 Company of Nassau County and u Hilliard Branch Library 15821 C.R 108, Hilliard, FL 32046, 530-6500 the town’s namesake, Cuyler Hilliard, and James Bailey, according to Town Officials “Yesterday’s Reflection II” author Jan u Mayor Floyd Vanzant – 845-3480 or 237-4000 Johannes. The 12-year agreement [email protected] provided 12,000 acres of land, u Council President John Beasley – 845-2980 or 610-4262 timber rights and utilization of a tram Parks and Recreation Commissioner – [email protected] road that was under construction u Council Pro Tem Kenny Sims – (912) 930-9722 from Kings Ferry to Jonesville. Water and Sewer Commissioner – [email protected] Kings Ferry figured into the deal u Councilman Lee Pickett – 845-8315 temporarily, as the two men relocat- Street Commissioner – [email protected] ed a milling operation there. Timber u Councilwoman Callie Kay Bishop – 845-8102 was loaded onto ships that arrived Airpark Commissioner – [email protected] from Fernandina Beach via the St. u Councilwoman Jared Wollitz – 845-7827 or 465-6080 Marys River before the tram providing access to Kings Ferry was finished. Fire Commissioner – [email protected] The community grew as a commissary, schools and other businesses sprang up u Town Clerk Lisa Purvis – 845-3555 – [email protected] to support the timber industry and subsequent population growth. Though timber u Deputy Town Clerk Tiffany Bowden – 845-3555 dwindled from harvesting in the 1900s, Hilliard’s incorporated area flourished as [email protected] the Federal Aviation Association dedicated an air traffic control center on March u Public Works Director Richie Rowe – 813-1296 26, 1961. Taking two years to build, then-Mayor David “Buck” Buchanan and [email protected] citizens held an open house day on April 9, 1960, welcoming FAA employees u Parks & Recreation Director Kyle Malucci – 845-2733 with a parade and additional festivities that attracted 3,000 guests to the new [email protected] center, according to Johannes. u Code Enforcement Officer Del Miley – 845-3555, ext. 512 The Jacksonville Air Route Control Center is responsible for overseeing about [email protected] 160,000 square miles of air space that covers Alabama, Georgia, Florida, and u Land Use Administrator Janis Fleet, AICP – 845-3555, ext. 511 North and South Carolina, according to its website. [email protected] State Road 115, County Road 108, County Road 121, hundreds of paved u Fire Marshal James Williams – 845-3555 streets, gravel and dirt roads, and trails, many of them with colorful monikers, com- To schedule an inspection, contact prise the area’s road system within the incorporated and unincorporated areas of Myra Cockerham at [email protected] Hilliard. u Building Offical Larry Hogan – 845-3555 or 444-8287 To schedule an inspection, contact Continued on page 21 Myra Cockerham at [email protected]

20 News-Leader Guide To Nassau 2020 20 Hilliard From page 20 The community is proud of its citizens, including served the community for several years. Members active military and veterans who call Hilliard home. celebrated a new era with the opening of a new Cookie Trail leads to a residence near C.R. 108 a The Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 10095 welcomes building in 2018. The Post, at 37405 Henry Smithy few miles past River Road. Other colorful residential those who served on foreign soil with a canteen and Road, welcomes veterans and active duty personnel street signs, either county-maintained or private, activities to support the community’s military brothers in and around western Nassau, according to its include Doggone, Ghost Rider and Utopia trails, and sisters at 37965 Eastwood Road in Hilliard. website. Forbidden and Memory lanes, and Karma Way. The C.W. Hilliard American Legion Post 401 has By Kathie Colgrove, Nassau County Record

Yulee History Anchored east and west by State Road 200/A1A and north and south by U.S. 17, Yulee serves as the gateway to Amelia Island. The unincorporated area is one of the fastest growing parts of Nassau County. The unincorporated areas of Nassauville, O’Neil, and Blackrock are east of Yulee. Yulee is home to an international Tradeplex, the Nassau County Sheriff’s Office and Jail, the Robert M. Foster Justice Center, the Florida State College at Jacksonville Betty P. Cook Nassau Center, the White Oak Conservation Center, and the John Muir Ecological Park. The Nassau County Board of County Commissioners meets in Yulee at the James S. Page Governmental Complex at 96135 Nassau Place.

Fast Facts u Named for Florida Senator David Yulee. u Yulee limits: North to the St. Marys River and south to the Duval County line and from Mount Zion Church at the edge of the Nassauville community Utilities on the east to Boggy Creek on the west. u Electric: Florida Power & Light, (800) 226-3545 u Fire Department: Yulee residents and businesses have 911 emergency u Cable, Phone & Internet: Comcast/Xfinity, (800) 266-2278; services available to reach fire, rescue and sheriff’s office workers. AT&T, (800) 288-2020. u Library: 76346 William Burgess Blvd., 548-4467. u Garbage pickup: Advanced Disposal, 879-2301 u Post Office: 463063 E. SR 200, 225-5331. u Water and Sewer: JEA, 24-hour service, (800) 683-5542

Boulogne: Originally tourist hub, now sleepy hamlet Whether it’s spelled Boulogne or Boulougne, the sleepy hamlet near the Florida-Georgia line has a tale to tell. A sign at U.S. 1 South for First Baptist Church Boulougne touts an extra vowel while the green highway signs situated north and south along the highway only have one. When the church became incorporated in 1980, the two-vowel spelling stuck. Early maps from the 1880s forward typically utilize the single-vowel spelling, according to information from the University of South Florida online map col- lection. With its proximity to the state line, the area serves as an entry point into the Sunshine State, accommo- Boulogne represents the past and present with businesses. During the mid-century, motorists travel dating trains and motorists alike. At one point street- through Boulogne past a sign depicting the historical spelling. lights lined the highway. “When U.S. 1 was four-laned in the mid-1950s, state Rep. Claude Wingate supported the move to These days Boulogne boasts numerous business- the town of Boulogne installed 118 overhead street abolish the town’s charter. Though no reason was es, including a convenience store, package stores, lights in the new grassy road median that stretched given within the document, Boulogne was deemed a weigh station, churches and other establishments from the state line south to past the St. Marys Motel,” a speed trap by several Florida automobile associ- among abandoned buildings long past their heyday. West Nassau Historical Society President John ations and commerce and tourist officials, Hendricks From the 1920s through the 1970s, U.S. 1 was a Hendricks said. “It was called the ‘great white way’ as said. main thoroughfare, bustling with restaurants, hotels it lit up the entire roadway.” “Boulogne city limits was very long and narrow, and stores designed to accommodate tourists and Boulogne was incorporated on May 28, 1955 from the state line to way south of the St. Marys support America’s love affair with the automobile. under state law, according to local historian Jan H. Motel, now Dayspring Village,” Hendricks said. “But it When Interstate 95 opened in the 1970s, traffic Johannes Sr. in “Yesterday’s Reflections II.” did not reach very far east and west of U.S. 1, which dwindled as motorists diverted to the highway, However, the charter was abolished April 5, further fueled the critics, who claimed the town was according to Hendricks. 1963 by state law 63-1119. Sen. Henry Stratton and established as a speed trap.” By Kathie Colgrove, Nassau County Record

News-Leader Guide To Nassau 2020 21 Bryceville Bryceville has its share of highways winding through the Bryceville Elementary School is home to the Bobcats. southwestern portion of Nassau County. County roads 119 The school serves kindergarten through fifth grade s and 121 take motorists through rural settings while U.S. 301 tudents. Evening programs include activity nights related to Bryceville leads to all points north and south. reading, STEM, school information and parent involve- u Police: Served by the Nassau The community got its start when namesake George ment designed to increase student learning and build County Sheriff’s Office, 911 or Bryce purchased 80 acres of land on Jan. 14, 1871 community. 225-5174 (non-emergency) to start milling and turpentine operations, according to The Bryceville Community Center and youth baseball u Fire Department: “Yesterday’s Reflections II” by local historian Jan H. Johannes fields serve area citizens. Businesses have also become Nassau County Fire Rescue Sr. Bryce put his stamp on the U.S. Postal Service as well, a mainstay, including All Paws Pet Boarding and Day Station 60, 911 serving as postmaster. At one point, he changed the Care, which opened in 2014. The well-appointed facility 8291 U.S. 301, Bryceville, FL 32009 name of the post office from Brandy Branch to Bryceville, provides an outdoor play area for dogs as well as indoor 530-6660 seemingly to represent growth that had expanded east kennels for rest and relaxation. Cat owners may reserve u Bryceville Branch Library from Brandy Branch. spots for their felines when they need a temporary home 7280 Motes Rd. The Bryce family was one of several who established away from home. Bryceville, FL 32009 roots near railways. Fouraker Mechanical Heating and AC also operates 530-6500 Other family names still evident today include Fouraker, in Bryceville to keep area residents comfortable in any Motes, Stokes and Higginbotham. Additional settlements weather. A Dollar General opened recently, bringing that sprouted up along the railroad tracks are Brandy Bryceville its first chain store. Branch, Inglehame, Verdie and Dahoma. By Kathie Colgrove, Nassau County Record

Events Recurring annual & monthly events, dates vary each year. u Artrageous Artwalk : The second Saturday of each month features the children’s entertainment, pirates and 25 food booths featuring shrimp pre- Artrageous Artwalk from 5-8 p.m. in downtown Fernandina Beach. Participating pared in every possible way by local non-profit organizations. Admission is galleries offer a diverse selection of art, from acrylics, copper, metals and free. For more information, visit www.shrimpfestival.com or email photography to pottery, watercolors, jewelry and more. The event is free. For [email protected]. information and a list of participating galleries, visit www.ameliaisland.com. u Wild Amelia Nature Festival: Scheduled for May 21-23, 2021, the u The Fernandina Beach Market Place: Open every Saturday from 9 annual event occurs at venues throughout Amelia Island. Experiences include a.m. to 1 p.m. on North Seventh Street between Centre and Alachua streets, numerous nature tours led by area naturalists and park rangers, nature pho- the market features farm fresh produce, pickled seasonal vegetables, freshly tography workshops taught by local professionals, a green business expo, the baked breads and pastries, jellies, relishes and marinades, desserts as well as ‘Kids Niche’ nature-based activities for children, live music, critters from the a wide selection of plants including orchids and other tropicals, succulents, Jacksonville Zoo, stargazing and more. For details call 753-0435 or visit herbs and garden flowers and shrubs. On the second and fourth Saturdays www.wildamelia.com. in conjunction with the farmers market, local artists and galleries display and sell their work, featuring art in a wide variety of styles and mediums including u Amelia Island Chamber Music Festival: Beginning in January 2021, handmade crafts and jewelry, paintings, photography, woodwork and more. the AICMF’s 20th season will feature a number of concerts that will continue For more information, email [email protected]. through April at various venues throughout the island. As of the press deadline for the Guide to Nassau, Festival organizers were still in the process of plan- u Sounds on Centre: A free family-friendly concert event occurs the first ning the new season after having the bulk of the 2020 concerts canceled Friday of every month from April through October, from 6 to 8 p.m. (exclud- due to the coronavirus pandemic. For more information and updates, visit ing May because of the Shrimp Festival). Sounds on Centre takes place www.ameliaislandchambermusicfestival.com or call 261-1779. on Centre Street between Front and Second streets in historic downtown Fernandina Beach. For concert line-ups and more information, visit u Rendezvous Music & Film Festival: Starting solely as a film festival, the soundsoncentre.com. rebranded Rendezvous Film and Music Festival focuses on the inspiration and promotion of independent filmmakers around the world and will run Sept. u Amelia Island Book Festival: Occurring at various locations on the 24-27, 2020. Festival activities include film screenings, workshops for filmmak- island, the Amelia Island Book Festival will take place Feb. 11-13, 2021. The ers and aspiring filmmakers, after parties and music. For details visit https://bit. festival features local and visiting authors, writers’ workshops, guest speakers’ ly/2zkHm1w, email [email protected], or call 868-7900. luncheons and breakfasts. For details, visit www.ameliaislandbookfestival.org or call 624-1665. u Amelia Island Jazz Festival: The Amelia Island Jazz Festival features world-class jazz in various styles including big band, swing, Latin, bebop, u Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance: Scheduled for March 4-7, 2021, Dixieland and contemporary. This year’s headliners feature Jim Sharif, and hosted at The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island and The Golf Club of Amelia Delfeayo Marsalis, and Trio Caliente. Festival performances run Oct. 4-11, Island at Summer Beach, the Concours d’Elegance is one of the nation’s 2020 at multiple venues around Amelia Island. For a schedule, visit largest car shows and features more than 230 rare cars and motorcycles from www.ameliaislandjazzfestival.com or call 504-4772. private collections nationwide, as well as fine automotive art. For more infor- mation, visit www.ameliaconcours.org or call 636-0027. u Eight Flags Car Show: Presented by the Amelia Cruizers Car Club, the annual event draws car collectors who park their restored automotive beau- u Isle of Eight Flags Shrimp Festival: Scheduled for April 30-May 2, 2021 ties on Centre Street. The 2020 event will be held Saturday, Oct. 17. For with a parade kicking off the event on April 29, the annual Shrimp Festival details visit www.ameliacruizers.org. occurs in historic downtown Fernandina Beach and features a nationally recognized juried arts and crafts show, contests, live entertainment, antiques, u Northeast Florida Fair: The event is held annually at the Northeast

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22 News-Leader Guide To Nassau 2020 22 Florida Fairgrounds in Callahan. This year’s fair will be Oct. 8-18, 2020. For ities during the event to raise funds for scholarships. more than 50 years, the Nassau County-based fair has provided a venue for Then, on the same day Santa’s Magical Dinner, a holiday buffet with agriculture, livestock, rodeo enthusiasts, beauty queens, food, music, enter- Santa, his elves, the Ice Princess and Jack Frost, will take place at 6:30 p.m. tainment and fun. Call 879-4682 or visit www.neflfair.org. Reservations are required. Breakfast with Santa is an opportunity for children to share their wish list u Railroad Days Festival: A major fundraiser for the West Nassau and get a keepsake photo with Santa followed by a lavish buffet. It is held Historical Society, the 15th annual Railroad Days Festival planned for Nov. 7 at 8:30 a.m. every Saturday beginning after Thanksgiving and continuing honors and celebrates the railroad for promoting the growth and develop- through mid-December. ment of west Nassau County. The event is held at the Historic Callahan Train Santa’s Storybook Teas are held at noon on Saturdays beginning after Depot located in 45383 Dixie Avenue, Callahan. For details, visit Thanksgiving and continuing through mid-December. The tradition includes a www.wnhsfl.org or call 879-3406. fireside holiday storybook read by Santa, finger sandwiches, pastries, candy and cakes. u History of the American Soldier: This event usually takes place the For more information on any of these events, call 277-1100 or visit second Saturday in November from 7:45 to 9 p.m. at Fort Clinch State Park, www.ritzcarlton.com but park officials were unsure at press time whether the event will occur in 2020 due to the coronavirus. The History of the American Soldier salutes u Downtown Pajama Party: The Historic Fernandina Business Association and veterans with a timeline of men and women portraying soldiers from each Pajama Life will host the annual Black Friday Pajama and Costume Party on major military conflict in U.S. history from 1775 to the present. The re-enactors Friday, Nov. 27, in downtown Fernandina Beach. Merchants will be offering dress in proper uniform for the period they represent as they tell their stories special discounts and refreshment for shoppers, who are encouraged to dress . Come early and bring a blanket or chair. Entrance fee is one can of food in their bedtime best and enter the PJs contest. per person for the Barnabas Center food pantry. Call 277-7274 or visit www.floridastateparks.org/fortclinch. u Amelia Island Holiday Historic Home Tour: Hosted by the Amelia Island Museum of History, this event features tours of private homes not normally u Petanque America Open: Usually scheduled for the second weekend open to the public, all decorated for Christmas. This year’s tour will be held in November, the Petanque American Open tournament draws players from Dec. 4-5, 2020. Ticket sales begin in October: $30 in advance, $35 at the around the country and around the world and is open to players of all skill door. Call 261-7378. Visit www.ameliamuseum.org. levels. For more information visit www.petanque-america-open.net or call 491-1190. u Dickens on Centre: On Dec. 10-13 , 2020, visitors can travel back in time with this Victorian-themed Christmas celebration in downtown u Children’s Holiday Events/ Ritz-Carlton: On Nov. 25, 2020 at 5:30 Fernandina Beach. Guests will enjoy costumed characters, themed entertain- p.m., “the world’s largest gingerbread pirate ship” returns to the hotel lobby ment and performances, visits from Santa Claus and a wide array of vendors with a Christmas tree lighting event at 5:30 p.m. including refreshments, music selling holiday gifts and crafts. For more information visit www.ameliaisland. and dance. Festivities conclude with Santa’s arrival and fireworks. The event com. is free and open to the public. The local YMCA hosts raffles and other activ-

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