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The Ultimate isn’t for hauling yard waste. Photo courtesy B. Douglas/Autoeditor

The Ultimate isn’t for hauling yard waste. Photo courtesy B. Douglas/Autoeditor

GMC Sierra Denali Ultimate: Defining luxury

Not very long ago, I reviewed GMC’s Sierra Denali 1500 pickup, and since its MSRP was an eye-popping $87,385 with options, I assumed this was about all one could lavish on a truck — at least when powered by petrol. But the GMC premium brand offers more.
The recent Nassau County School Board meeting marked the final session for outgoing board member Curtis Gaus. Submitted photo

The recent Nassau County School Board meeting marked the final session for outgoing board member Curtis Gaus. Submitted photo

NCSB celebrates new staff, Veterans Day events at final meeting of term

In an evening marked by both welcomes and farewells, the Nassau County School Board’s recent meeting highlighted the district’s success in recruiting talent and honoring veterans.
Left: A manhole, put in as part of the American Beach Water and Sewer District Project, is shown in American Beach Monday. Right: A fire-hydrant is pictured Monday in front of a U.S. Water Services Corporation pickup in American Beach. U.S. Water Service Corporation was contracted for the construction of the American Beach Water and Sewer Project. Photos by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

Left: A manhole, put in as part of the American Beach Water and Sewer District Project, is shown in American Beach Monday. Right: A fire-hydrant is pictured Monday in front of a U.S. Water Services Corporation pickup in American Beach. U.S. Water Service Corporation was contracted for the construction of the American Beach Water and Sewer Project. Photos by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

American Beach sewer-conversion project near complete

The American Beach Water and Sewer District is about wrapped up.  Amy Bell, the administrative manager for the Nassau County Manager’s Office, told the News-Leader “It is exciting to see this project coming to an end with residents being able to utilize public water and sewer utilities.
Daniel Marquez ringing bells at the Wildlight Publix. Submitted photo

Daniel Marquez ringing bells at the Wildlight Publix. Submitted photo

Ring in the season

The familiar ring of holiday bells will soon echo through Nassau County as The Salvation Army Hope House modernizes its legendary Red Kettle Campaign with a new digital volunteer registration system.
The highly anticipated resurfacing of SR 200 project has begun. Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

The highly anticipated resurfacing of SR 200 project has begun. Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

Relief Rolls In: SR 200 resurfacing finally underway

The highly anticipated resurfacing of SR 200 project has begun, starting earlier than originally scheduled by the Florida Department of Transportation. FDOT issued a media release stating that resurfacing between O'Neil Scott Road and the Amelia River, Thomas J. Shave Jr. Bridge, commenced Monday.
Nassau County Director of Strategic Advancement & Economic Resources Brandy Carvalho speaks early this year on the Conservation Land Acquisition Management Program at a Board of County Commissioners meeting. News-Leader

Nassau County Director of Strategic Advancement & Economic Resources Brandy Carvalho speaks early this year on the Conservation Land Acquisition Management Program at a Board of County Commissioners meeting. News-Leader

CLAM works to re-rank acquisition projects

Nassau County residents are catching on to the CLAM.
Left: A Nassau County Bicentennial Challenge Coin is shown alongside a Nassau County Vision 2050 sticker. Right: Chairman of the Board of County Commissioners, John Martin, left, poses with Commissioner Klynt Farmer next to a Nassau County Vision 2050 rollup banner at a Vision 2050 popup event in April. Photos by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

Left: A Nassau County Bicentennial Challenge Coin is shown alongside a Nassau County Vision 2050 sticker. Right: Chairman of the Board of County Commissioners, John Martin, left, poses with Commissioner Klynt Farmer next to a Nassau County Vision 2050 rollup banner at a Vision 2050 popup event in April. Photos by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

Nassau County asks for input on growth-scenarios

Vision 2050 is reaching its final stages, and Nassau County has urged residents to give more input. Staff working on the project are looking toward the end which is just the beginning of the updated county Comprehensive Plan.
From left, commissioners A.M. "Hupp" Huppmann, John Martin, Jeff Gray and Alyson McCullough meet Wednesday for the Board of County Commissioners meeting in the Commission Chambers. Commissioner Klynt Farmer was absent from votes this week. Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

From left, commissioners A.M. "Hupp" Huppmann, John Martin, Jeff Gray and Alyson McCullough meet Wednesday for the Board of County Commissioners meeting in the Commission Chambers. Commissioner Klynt Farmer was absent from votes this week. Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

This week’s BOCC recap: Commissioners busy with clean-up, pre 2025 actions this week

This week was busy for Nassau County officials.  Among several county committee and board meetings held this week, the Board of County Commissioners met twice. Commissioners made numerous approvals including the third and fourth purchases in the Thomas Creek Implementation Plan.
Nassau County says the Third Annual Tree Lighting will be "bigger and better" in recognition of the Bicentennial. Submitted

Nassau County says the Third Annual Tree Lighting will be "bigger and better" in recognition of the Bicentennial. Submitted

A bright end to a celebratory year

Nassau County’s Bicentennial will close out with a “bigger and better” tree lighting event. The county announced last week the 3rd Annual Christmas Tree Lighting, scheduled for Dec. 6 will close-out the Bicentennial year. The free event will be from 5 to 8 p.m., at the Robert M.