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July 8, 2023

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Press Release

By Nassau County Board of County Commissioners

07-07-23

Turtle Talk Tuesday

This week, Turtle Talk Tuesday fell on the 4th of July. Knowing that many people would be on the beach after dark enjoying the fireworks, we used this opportunity to remind everyone what to do if they see a nesting sea turtle.

Give the turtle plenty of room to find a place to nest
Do not shine a light at her or take photos with a flash
Remain quiet and out of sight. If disturbed, she may abandon her nest and return to the sea
Do not disturb turtle tracks. Volunteers from the Amelia Island Sea Turtle Watch use the tracks to locate the nest and rope it off for protection.

New Library Director

We are excited to announce that Julie Cannavino has been selected to serve as our next Library Director. You may already be familiar with Julie as she previously served as a Branch Librarian and as Assistant Library Director. Julie has also been serving as the Interim Library Director since February 2023 following the retirement of long-time Director, Dawn Bostwick.

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Upcoming Events

Florida-Friendly Landscaping Crash Course

The next Florida-Friendly Landscaping Program Crash Course “Florida-Friendly Landscaping in the Community” will take place on Wednesday, July 26, 2023, from 3:30 – 5:00 p.m.

You can attend this event online or in-person with Dr. Taylor Clem and the Nassau County Master Gardener Volunteers. To register, click here or scan the QR on the event flyer.

If you have any questions, please contact the Nassau County Extension Office at (904) 530-6350 or email Dr. Clem at [email protected].

Outdoor Movie Night

The next movie to be featured in our Summer Movie Series will be “The Princess Bride”, a fairy tale about a young woman, Buttercup, and her one true love, Westley. Join Westley on an adventure as he battles the evils of a mythical kingdom in his search to find Buttercup so they can finally be reunited. The movie is rated PG and has a run time of 1 hour and 38 minutes.

You can enjoy the movie from your car using a designated radio station or you can bring chairs and blankets and enjoy the movie in front of our giant movie screen. There will be food trucks onsite for you to enjoy as well.

WHAT: Outdoor Movie Night featuring “The Princess Bride”

WHEN: Friday, July 14, 2023. Event opens at 6:00 p.m. and the movie will begin at 8:45 p.m.

WHERE: Peters Point Beachfront Park, 4600 Peters Point Road, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034

If you have any questions, please contact Parks & Recreation Director, Jay Robertson, at (904) 530-6120 or via e-mail at [email protected].

Job Opportunities Available

The Board of County Commissioners currently has numerous job opportunities available. In addition to having the opportunity to work close to home and to serve your community, the County offers the following benefits: