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 Nassau County, Florida - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Nassau County is a county located in the state of Florida.
Nassau County is governed by the five-member Nassau County Board of County Commissioners, who are elected to four-year terms by the voters.
Nassau County's economy is very diverse, ranging from agricultural activity (mostly in the form of tree farms) in the west and central areas, to a variety of activities closer to Amelia Island.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Nassau_County,_Florida   (1443 words)

  
 Nassau BOCES - A Partnership of the County's School Districts
Nassau BOCES - A Partnership of the County's School Districts
Mission Statement: Nassau BOCES is a partnership of the county's school districts and is dedicated to providing the best possible education for learners of all ages and abilities.
The next meeting of the Nassau BOCES Board will be on Thurs., Feb. 9 at 7:30 p.m., at the Administrative Center in Garden City.
www.nassauboces.org   (149 words)

  
 Nassau - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Nassau agreement: a treaty between the United States and Britain trading US-built Polaris missiles for rights to lease a nuclear submarine base in the Holy Loch, near Glasgow
Nassau Stakes: a horse race in the UK Nassau Sound: a body of water in the U.S. state of Florida
Nassau (bet): a type of bet between golfers that is essentially three separate bets.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Nassau   (388 words)

  
 USS NASSAU LHA-4   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
NASSAU was honored during this deployment when President George H. Bush selected NASSAU as the site for a special Thanksgiving Day meal with Sailors and Marines thousands of miles from home.
In addition to her primary role as a Marine transport, NASSAU has served as a flagship, logistics hub for incoming and outgoing mail, cargo and other supplies, combat search and rescue, and the tactical recovery and rescue of downed aircraft and personnel.
Not only did NASSAU receive the flag, but a firefighter's helmet showing the scars of 20 years of service and the patch of a fallen fireman were also included.
www.nassau.navy.mil /history.html   (809 words)

  
 Nassau Bahamas - Vacation Travel Guide from Bahamas-Travel.info
Located on the island of New Providence, Bahamas, Nassau is the capital city and has been the centerpiece of this island nation since the shipwrecking days of Blackbeard the pirate.
A busy hub of international commerce and finance, Nassau is the most cosmopolitan city in the Bahama islands, the seat of government and a vibrant center for tourism, as well as world-class entertainment.
Prized for its safe harbour, Nassau Bahamas made history which has been preserved nicely in Victorian mansions displaying elegant noble architecture, cathedrals, weather-beaten 18th-century forts and a hand-carved Queen's Staircase, whose 66 steps lead to a view of the island not to be missed.
www.bahamas-travel.info /nassau.htm   (915 words)

  
 Historic Hotel Princeton | Nassau Inn Princeton New Jersey
Nassau Inn is an historic hotel located in the heart of downtown Princeton, New Jersey since 1756.
Traditionally furnished, each room at Nassau Inn is a wonderful combination of 18th century elegance and 21st century comfort.
Nassau Inn's unassuming charm makes it an excellent place to host weddings, business meetings, or other special occasions.
www.nassauinn.com   (313 words)

  
 Nassau, Bahamas
Nassau is busy, congested and far from relaxing, but it is great for reprovisioning, shopping, and sightseeing.
Nassau Harbour Club, although farther east than the other marinas, is operated in conjunction with a nice hotel, restaurant and lounge.
Nassau is as different from Abaco as you will find anywhere in the Bahamas.
www.abacoguide.net /nassau.htm   (2547 words)

  
 Ambassadair Travel Club - Nassau, Bahamas
The city of Nassau, on the island of New Providence, is the capital of the Bahamas islands.
Nassau is one of the best-known sport fishing regions in the world-the marlin is even captured on the $100 Bahamian bill.
Nassau shops bulge with duty-free merchandise where the savings range between 30-50 percent in quality crystal, fine watches, china, perfume, gems, jewelry, porcelain, glass, leather, and of course the local favorites from the Straw Market-where you can haggle for real bargains in straw work, wood carvings, and shell-work.
www.ambassadair.com /vacations/dest_info/nassau   (5560 words)

  
 Nassau   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Nassau is the political capital and commercial hub of The Bahamas.
It has grown from a quiet port with 8,000 inhabitants in 1844 to a bustling city and today is home to over half of the country's population.
It was laid out and renamed Nassau in 1695 by Nicholas Trott (the most successful Proprietor Governor) in honor of the Prince of Orange-Nassau who became William III of England.
www.thebahamasreport.com /public/175.cfm   (304 words)

  
 Nassau on Encyclopedia.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Nassau County revolt: The Suozzi team realized early on that while its message may, on paper, test better than DiNapoli's, the distinctions it drew between the candidates would likely blur in a real campaign environment.
Nassau is the capital, main port and only real town on New Providence Island, one of 700 Bahama islands.
Marines à bord du Nassau mardi dans le Golfe Le président américain George W. Bush a accéléré mardi le calendrier d'une po.
www.encyclopedia.com /html/N/NassauB1ah.asp   (928 words)

  
 Nassau Bahamas - New Providence Island, Bahamas and Paradise Island, Bahamas
Nassau, the capital of The Bahamas, located on New Providence Island offers a variety of experiences from non-stop excitement to peaceful relaxation.
Nassau is the center of industry, commerce and communications and presents a special charm which captures the elegance of the old world while at the same time incorporating up-to-the-minute modern features.
Linked to Nassau by bridge is the famed Paradise Island--home to luxurious beaches, a world class golf course, the most plush hotels in the Caribbean, gigantic casinos and of course world class entertainment.
thebahamasguide.com /islands/nassau   (470 words)

  
 Nassau County District Attorney HomePage   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Street, West Babylon, was sentenced today by Judge George Peck to a term of incarceration of one to three years for her involvement in the theft of more than $270,000 from Adelphi University, where she was the accounts payable supervisor in the Controller’s office.
Nassau County District Attorney Kathleen Rice announced today that Anthony Raffio, 24, of 1283 Chelsea Road, Wantagh, has pleaded guilty to two counts of Vehicular Manslaughter in the Second Degree, a Class D Felony, and Driving While Intoxicated, a Misdemeanor.
Nassau County District Attorney Kathleen Rice announced today that Andrew Miller, 56, of 50 Jefferson Landing Circle, Port Jefferson, was sentenced to four months in jail and five years of probation by Judge Alan Honorof for his role in the Roslyn School District Scandal.
www.nassauda.org   (206 words)

  
 Bahamas / Nassau & Paradise Island
Prized for its sheltered harbour, the city made history and preserved it beautifully in Victorian mansions, cathedrals, 18th-century fortresses and a Queen's Staircase whose 66 steps lead to a view not to be missed.
Nassau is home to weatherbeaten, ancient forts; elegant, noble architecture; and fine local and international crafts and goods, from handmade lengths of batik to Rolex watches.
Parliament Square in downtown Nassau is the traditional center of the Bahamian government.
www.geographia.com /bahamas/bsnpin01.htm   (727 words)

  
 Handbook of Texas Online: NASSAU BAY, TX
Nassau Bay is on Nassau Lake across Farm Road 528 from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration's Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center
Nassau Bay Development Associates, representing a group of six Houston businessmen, built several stores, some 15 office buildings, 400 apartments, and 1,000 homes.
From a population of 400, Nassau Bay grew to 2,979 residents by 1968 and to 6,200 by 1974.
www.tsha.utexas.edu /handbook/online/articles/view/NN/hfnbd.html   (278 words)

  
 Cancun, Mexico - by Conquest Vacations
Nassau and Paradise Island combine to form one vacation destination, with easy access from one to the other.
This island pair maintains a distinct blend of international glamour and tropical ease that ensure whatever you wish to do on your vacation is within reach.
The British influence is still widely seen in Nassau with the traditional dress of the Royal Bahamian Police force and the changing of the guard ceremony at Government House.
www.conquestvacations.com /intro/NASSAU.html   (232 words)

  
 Apple Vacations: Great deals on Bahaman Vacation packages
Catch the spirit in Nassau, the bustling hub of the Bahamas since the days of the legendary pirate Blackbeard.
Nassau - Ideally situated in the heart of Nassau's downtown district, on the site of historical Old Fort Nassau, this totally...
Nassau - This hotel is located in downtown Nassau overlooking Junkanoo Beach, within walking distance of the straw market and...
www.applevacations.com /showDestination.do?command=showDestination&destinationCode=NAS   (647 words)

  
 Deutsche Wappen (Gemeindewappen Kreiswappen) - German Civic Heraldry-NASSAU
The lion in the upper part is the arms of the Counts of Nassau, who built their castle in the village around 1100 and who granted the city rights in 1348.
The arms of Nassau are one of the most widely spread arms in Germany, if not the world.
In Luxembourg the lion appears in the arms of Petange, Weiswampach and the arms of Walferdange are also partly based on the Nassau arms.
www.ngw.nl /int/dld/n/nassau.htm   (399 words)

  
 AHRC Nassau   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
They dedicated their life to establishing community-based programs offering opportunities for achievement and acceptance to people who, for the most part, had been routinely relegated to institutions or hidden away at home.
It was this determined group, that formed the beginning of AHRC - the organization that has grown throughout Nassau County to meet the needs of individuals with developmental disabilities throughout their lives.
AHRC Nassau has grown from a small summer day camp to a full-range of community-based programs and services.
www.ahrc.org   (295 words)

  
 Islands.com | Nassau (New Providence)
Nassau, the capital of New Providence island, was a cosmopolitan jet-set playground long before the first jet ever flew.
Today as many as ten cruise ships a day dock at Nassau (as most people call the island), and the Bahamas as a whole play host to more than three million visitors a year.
Located off Nassau's south shore, it's one of a slew of shipwrecks that surround New Providence island.
www.islands.com /nassau   (642 words)

  
 Nassau Shore Excursions   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Situated only minutes from the heart of Nassau, there is no place like the Ardastra Gardens, Zoo and Conservation Center.
Nassau, is the Capitol City as well as the cultural, commercial and financial heart of the Bahamas, although more famous for being a winter resort and get away for the rich and famous, Nassau has some amazing history and beautiful sights to see.
At the conclusion of the tour you will be given the option to stop at Bay street for some shopping and a visit to the pirates of Nassau (additional ticket required) or head straight back to the ship.
www.templetontours.com /nassau_tours.html   (2585 words)

  
 Nassau Hotels - Research Nassau Hotels and Read Reviews by Readers
Nassau was first officially promoted as a winter resort in 1898 with the Hotel and Steam Ship Service Act.
With Nassau as its capital, The Bahamas became a free and sovereign Commonwealth of The Bahamas in 1973, ending 325 years of British rule.
Area Facts: Nassau is the capital of the Bahamas, a chain in the Caribbean consisting of over 700 islands covering over 5,000 square miles.
nassau.hotelguide.net   (625 words)

  
 Nassau Bahamas
Catch the spirit in Nassau, the bustling hub of the Bahamas since the days of the legendary pirate 'Black beard'.
This area is also the dock for mailboats which transport passengers, livestock and goods between Nassau and the Family Islands.
The staircase is 102 feet high and was named in honor of the 65 years of Queen Victoria’s reign.
www.bahamasgateway.com /nassau.htm   (681 words)

  
 Nassau Bahamas - Guide for Nassau Bahamas Vacations from BahamasB2B.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
The city of Nassau has been reborn in recent years, due to millions of dollars in civic upgrades.
Nassau Bahamas Weather - View the current weather forecast for Nassau Bahamas including Tropical storm information.
Atlantis Bahamas - Across the bridge from Nassau, on Paradise island, is the spectacular Atlantis Bahamas Resort.
www.bahamasb2b.com /travel/nassau_bahamas_vacation.htm   (479 words)

  
 Cruise Critic Destinations: Nassau
A laidback tropical island with copious amounts of candy-pink colonial (and sometimes funky) charm, Nassau is the capital of the Commonwealth of the Bahamas -- and the largest city on New Providence, one of its smaller islands.
A market is being built closer to its old location (after the original was destroyed in a fire in 2001) and is scheduled to open in early 2005.
It's perhaps Nassau's most popular attraction, and you'll still find all things straw and artwork made by locals, including shopping bags, handbags, hats and wonderful dolls.
www.cruisecritic.com /ports/newport.cfm?ID=3   (1743 words)

  
 Nassau
1584 Willem Louis of Nassau appointed viceroy of Friesland
1536 Earl of Nassau disbands siege of Peronne
1404 Earl Engelbert I of Nassau marries Johanna of Poland
www.brainyhistory.com /topics/n/nassau.html   (762 words)

  
 Bahamas hotel - British Colonial Hilton, Nassau, Bahamas
Situated within 5 minutes walk of the shopping district in Nassau and next door to the financial center.
Situated on Bay Street in the center of Nassau Bahamas, the hotel is just minutes from the port and within 20 minutes of the airport.
The spruced-up Old World-style plaza — flanked by Nassau’s nineteenth-century parliament buildings — brings a new sense of vibrancy to a downtown that still employs horse-drawn surreys and directs traffic with bobbies in trim white jackets and colorful pith helmets.
www.bahama-hotels.com   (375 words)

  
 Nassau Travel Guide, holiday and business travel guide for Nassau   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
The capital of the Bahamas is Nassau, on the island of New Providence and this bustling capital is a little more fast paced than the rest of the towns across the islands.
Hotels in Nassau are of a higher standard of accommodation than elsewhere and the local cuisine in restaurants in Bahamas is based around seafood with dishes such as crab and red snapper being local favourites.
The major attractions in the Bahamas are the clear blue sea’s and the white sandy beaches which also offer some of the most beautiful barrier reefs in the world.
www.a-zoftourism.com /travel-to-Nassau.htm   (419 words)

  
 Nassau County Police Department Radio and Data Communication Project
In order to better understand the performance of currently available trunked radio equipment in the 500 to 506 MHz frequency band, Nassau County will be evaluating a single site trunked radio system that will shortly be temporarily installed in Nassau County.
Nassau County will also be evaluating an existing trunked, 500 to 506 MHz, radio system currently in use by a public safety agency in Bucks County, PA.
The results of these evaluations will help Nassau County to better understand the capabilities of current, state-of-the-art 500 to 506 MHz trunked LMR systems.
www.police.co.nassau.ny.us /rfp.htm   (303 words)

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