American Beach

Independent Florida water providers are shutting down. American Beach’s doesn’t want to be next.

As Nassau County moves forward on constructing water and sewer lines, the existing American Beach Water System owner is worried he’ll be put out of business and the community will lose a piece of its history.

The historically Black coast community of American Beach has been using private septic and well.

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Nassau County tried to force American Beach residents to pay $1.8M to get clean water

Claire Heddles - Jacksonville Today

Under pressure, commissioners eventually agreed to pitch in county money, but residents of Florida’s oldest Black beach still need to pay upfront — and risk a lien on their property — before getting a refund years later.

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Land Trust raises remaining funds to cover American Beach dunes purchase

The nonprofit North Florida Land Trust announced Friday it's raised the money needed to pay off a loan used to purchase a portion of the Little NaNa Dune System in historic American Beach.

The North Florida Land Trust is planning to buy land that includes part of American Beach's dune system.

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North Florida Land Trust Signs $1.3M Contract To Buy 3 American Beach Parcels

Michelle Corum

The nonprofit North Florida Land Trust has contracted to buy and preserve three parcels of land in historic American Beach in Nassau County.To protect the…

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Proposed Nassau Beach Ordinance Could Hurt Decades-Long American Beach Tradition

Sky Lebron

Nassau County Commissioners are expected to vote on an ordinance today (Monday) that would restrict group camping on some public beaches. The changes…

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Historic American Beach Looks To A Future That Would Leave Septic Tanks In The Past

Brendan Rivers

The Nassau Board of County Commissioners has made historic American Beach’s conversion from septic tanks to general sewer a priority and they’re lobbying…