Press Release
By City of Fernandina Beach
8/15/25
PROJECTS/OPERATIONS:
The North 2 St streetscape project is underway with the new electrical utilities and
stormwater system upgrades currently being installed. Expect intermittent road closures
during portions of this redevelopment project.
The award of bid for parking management services goes to the City Commission for vote
at the August 19 regular meeting.
The Greenery is performing annual palm tree pruning within the Downtown area.
The City’s budget process continues on schedule.
The City Commission will vote on the Capital Improvement Plan on August 19 and two budget hearings are scheduled during the month of September. The new fiscal year begins October 1.
The men’s locker room renovation at the Atlantic Recreation Center pool is finally
complete and they are open for use.
Engineering and design work continues for the demolition and redevelopment of the
area commonly known as Brett’s. Permits are currently in review with the Army Corps of
Engineers.
Streets Department staff has begun milling N 2 Street in preparation for irrigation and landscaping work to come.
The City has been awarded a grant through the Federal Clean Vessel Act and the Florida DEP for the purchase of a new Marina pumpout boat.
Our National Night Out, End of Summer Concert with the Youth Advisory Committee was a big success. Thank you to everyone for coming!
Pedestrian access on North 2 Street remains open. Vehicular traffic is permitted on weekends, only.
CALENDAR
August 29, 2025; 6:00pm
Terry Kelly Skate Jam Parade starting @ Central Park
August 30, 2025; 1:00-9:00pm
Terry Kelly Skate Jam @ Poe Pinson
Skatepark (Main Beach)
September 5, 2025;p 6-8:00pm
Sounds on Centre @ Front and Centre, bring your own chair.
NEWS/PROMOTIONS:
Keep Nassau Beautiful is hosting an
International Coastal Cleanup event on
Saturday, September 20. Visit
keepnassaubeautiful.org to signup to
volunteer at the location of your choice.
The City’s recreation team wants your input
on programs and activities you’d like to see
offered. Please let us know what you think!
Survey link: tinyurl.com/cofbrecreation
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