GreenPointe Developers, members of the Nassau County Board of Commissioners and other Nassau County leaders recently celebrated the Phase One completion of Tributary Regional Park with a ceremonial ribbon cutting. The new regional park, which will open to the public on November 1, 2022, is located adjacent to GreenPointe’s master-planned community of Tributary.
“As a developer, this is one of those special moments where you see a community come to life and see people enjoying a place that was once only a dream,” said Ed Burr, President and CEO, GreenPointe Holdings. “At GreenPointe, we are committed to making our communities a special place to live while enhancing the overall community, and there is no better example of that than Tributary Regional Park.”
Tributary Regional Park is located on Edwards Road, just west of I-95, and is a result of a public-private partnership between GreenPointe Developers and the Board of County Commissioners. GreenPointe donated more than 40 acres to Nassau County for conversion into a regional park available for all Nassau County residents to enjoy.
“Seeing a new park open up in our community is a dream come true,” said Jay Robertson, Nassau County Parks and Recreation Director. “I am certain that Tributary residents and all of their Nassau County neighbors will enjoy this beautiful new park,” Tributary Regional Park Phase One consists of new a playground, two baseball fields, a batting cage, two multi-use fields, a walking trail, a concession stand, and restroom facility. Future phases will include additional baseball fields, a dog park, a board walk with canoe and kayak launch, multi-use trails, and nature trails.
“We are thrilled to celebrate this wonderful new addition to our park system and we thank GreenPointe Developers for their collaboration.” said Jeff Gray, Chairman, District 3, Nassau County Board of Commissioners. “We look forward to seeing Tributary Regional Park filled with families enjoying this park for many years to come.”
In addition to building Tributary Regional Park and preserving a significant portion of the community’s uplands and wetlands, GreenPointe has donated a site for a Nassau County public school and a fire station.
“As our Tributary community grows, so will the facilities that serve Nassau County, and we are excited to be a part of that,” said Liam O’Reilly, Regional President, GreenPointe Developers. “Tributary Regional Park will be a gathering place for team sports, outdoor fun and community bonding for athletes, fans and spectators of every age, and an asset for those currently living in the community as well as for generations to come.”
The community of Tributary includes residential neighborhoods offering resort-style amenities and has been thoughtfully planned to highlight the community’s premier location and geographical features. The Lookout, Tributary’s lakefront resident social hub and gathering spot, includes a resort-style pool with water features and an expansive sundeck with plenty of space for parties and get-togethers. A separate stand-alone, state-of-the-art fitness center featuring cardio, strength and free weight equipment will delight workout warriors. There is an Adventure Zone tot lot for the younger crowd, pickleball courts and a Pawsome Park for the community’s furry residents. Tributary’s neighborhoods will include family friendly pocket parks, while miles of scenic nature trails will soon provide quick access to the community’s amenities as well as the planned Landing kayak and canoe park, the neighboring protected sanctuary of Four Creeks State Forest and Tributary Regional Park. Tributary is within the Nassau County Public School District and zoned for A-rated schools that are among the best in Florida.
Tributary offers an impressive collection of one- and two-story home designs to meet the needs of every family no matter what stage of life they are enjoying, and home designs by Dream Finders Homes, Lennar and Richmond American Homes. Many of the neighborhood’s home sites have preserve or lake views. Tributary’s Model Home Village features six designer-decorated models and is open daily for tours or can be viewed online. Homes at Tributary are priced from the $300s.
Tributary is located just west of Interstate-95 on State Road 200. The historic town of Fernandina Beach and the pristine beaches of Amelia Island are located east of the community on SR 200. The community is two exits north of the Jacksonville International Airport and River City Marketplace, a major regional shopping, dining and entertainment destination. Tributary is near dining, shopping, recreation, medical centers, services and more. For more information, visit TributaryLiving.com.
Photo A: (Mike Taylor, President Lifestyles Construction, GreenPointe Developers, LLC, Gregg Kern – Vice President of Development, GreenPointe Developers, LLC, Liam O’Reilly – Regional President NE Florida, GreenPointe Developers, LLC, Edward Burr, President and CEO, GreenPointe Holdings, LLC, Aaron Bell – Commissioner | Chairman, District 2 | Nassau County, Jeff Gray, Commissioner | Chairman, District 3 | Nassau County, John Martin, Commissioner, District 1 | Nassau County, Alyson McCullough – Commissioner Elect | District 4 | Nassau County)
Photo B: (Edward Burr, President, and CEO, GreenPointe Holdings, LLC, Gregg Kern – Vice President of Development, GreenPointe Developers, LLC, Liam O’Reilly – Regional President NE Florida, GreenPointe Developers, LLC, Doug Podiak – Public Works Director | Nassau County, Jay Robertson – Parks and Recreation Director, Aaron Bell – Commissioner | Chairman, District 2 | Nassau County, Jeff Gray, Commissioner | Chairman, District 3 | Nassau County, John Martin, Commissioner, District 1 | Nassau County, Alyson McCullough – Commissioner Elect | District 4 | Nassau County, Mike Taylor, President Lifestyles Construction, GreenPointe Developers, LLC)
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While the rest of the nation braces for the upcoming cold weather season, fall is the perfect time in North Florida to enjoy a day with the family outdoors. From warmer weather to sunny skies, families across North Florida are energized to hop on a bike, go for a stroll, and just enjoy some fresh air. Now, Nassau County residents will soon have a new park perfect for enjoying those fall family days. Here’s a closer look at the new 40-acre Tributary Regional Park that’s opening this October, and why it will become a favored family destination.
Tributary Regional Park will be full of ways families can come together to relax, unplug, and just enjoy the surrounding nature. The park’s ample pathways provide plenty of space for a stroll, run, or bike ride. Wide open green areas make it easy to bring a blanket and lunch for an afternoon picnic while birdwatching and observing the area’s wildlife. Future plans also include a canoe and kayak launch at Boggy Creek for waterfront excursions. No matter what adventures families choose, they will surely create lasting memories surrounded by nature’s beauty.
Tributary Regional Park has been designed to be a social place, with plentiful gathering spots for team sports, community bonding, and more for all ages. Let your younger children run wild at the playground, where endless hours of fun with new friends lie ahead. A multipurpose recreational field and numerous baseball fields offer plentiful opportunities for residents of all ages to enjoy a game of baseball, kickball, soccer, frisbee, or any other fun activity. A dog park is also planned to open in the future, ensuring both dogs and their owners have a space to relax and socialize.
A special trail system designed by Avid Trails is also being planned to connect the park to Tributary, Nassau County’s newest master-planned community. While this innovative trail system is still under construction, these connections to Tributary neighborhoods will allow residents easy access to all their neighboring park provides. Tributary’s trail system also plans to connect Tributary to the Nassau River and the neighboring trailheads at Four Creeks State Forest. These connections will allow residents to discover all their natural neighbors provide, including kayaking, fishing, horseback riding, and more.
Along with a vibrant surrounding area, Tributary’s highly anticipated Lookout Amenity Center is now open, providing a stylish social hub. A resort-style pool, state-of-the-art Fitness Center, two pickleball courts, a children’s playground, a dog park, and a recreational play field offer plentiful opportunities for residents of all ages to get outside and be actively engaged in fun activities.
Spanning 1,550 picturesque acres, the master-planned community Tributary offers an impressive selection of family-friendly, single-family homes from the $300s built by Dream Finders Homes, Lennar, and Richmond American Homes. Additionally, Tributary announced the addition of Lakeview 55+, Nassau County’s newest active-adult neighborhood within the community.
Tributary’s Model Home Village features 6 designer-decorated models and is open daily for tours or can be viewed online. For more information, be sure to download the Digital Brochure, which will give you an overview of the community and surrounding area. You can also connect with Tributary on Facebook and Instagram to stay updated on the latest progress within the community. To learn more, visit TributaryLiving.com or contact the Tributary team at 904.299.6124.
Nassau County is one of the fastest-growing communities in Florida. In other locations, critical services tend to come much later in the process as health care providers wait for critical mass. Here in North Florida, the medical community is leading the way, driving high demand for new homes and facilities for its health care providers. Nassau County is welcoming four new healthcare innovators to the community with open arms – UF Health, Baptist Health, River City Rehabilitation Center, and Memorial Hospital. The expansion of the medical industry is a key component to creating a thriving community in Nassau County, creating both high-paying new jobs and top-notch services for the broader community.
UF Health is the region’s premier academic health center hub for clinical research and unique provider of advanced patient care leading the industry as a leader in the education of health professionals. On December 6th the new UF Health medical office opened its doors in Nassau County! According to UF Health, this is “the first step in a strategic health alliance between UF Health, the University of Florida, and Raydient Places + Properties offering high-quality health care for residents in the surrounding communities.” The building includes an urgent care center, family medicine, imaging, lab services, obstetrics and gynecology, pediatrics, psychiatry, and adult and pediatric dentistry. The residents of Nassau County will be among the fortunate members to receive a wide range of high-quality health care services and job opportunities.
Baptist Health is also under development in Nassau County. This new hospital and wellness facilities will provide a full spectrum of in and outpatient services and 24-hour emergency care. As a result of tireless commitment of trained doctors and nurses, Baptist Health was recognized as the only system in North Florida to receive a Magnet recognition, a program that presents attraction and retention of professional nurses. The new Baptist Health will be fully integrated within Baptist Health hospital system delivering quality care and adding convenience to the residents of North Jacksonville.
This newly constructed rehabilitation center will serve the senior residents of North Florida starting in March 2020. The new center consists of 116 dually certified beds in 81,000 square feet and spans 10 acres in size. Services will include three gyms and a therapy courtyard with an emphasis on physical, speech and occupational therapy. An oxygen delivery system will be installed in several rooms. The new facility features an ultra-modern design and state of the art equipment allowing the facility to provide residents unparalleled short-term rehabilitation along with long term care.
Another health care provider has a facility planned within a mile of Nassau County. HCA Healthcare, the parent company of Memorial Hospital purchased 55.28 acres for 15.8 million and will be under development. “It will allow us to establish a future presence in Nassau County and to align with the planned growth in the region,” said Bradley Talbert, CEO of Memorial Hospital. The medical team is delighted to be part of the Nassau Community and serve the area’s fast-growing medical needs. Located directly at Interstate 95 and Florida A1A, this memorial site will play an important role in Nassau County’s medical community.
For those new homebuyers who are focused on living a healthy lifestyle, the next exciting opening will come this summer. GreenPointe Developers will be unveiling Tributary, an exciting master-planned community just minutes from the new medical centers. Located just west of I-95 off of SR 200, Tributary is adjacent to Tributary Park and the state-protected Four Creeks State Forest. Tributary Park just broke ground and will feature a multitude of facilities that will be open to the public. Among those are multi-purpose and baseball fields, concessions, a playground, a dog park, a boardwalk with kayak launch and interconnected nature trails. The design from the community includes an extensive trail system and access to the waterways for boating, kayaking, fishing and more. “Explore More” is the mantra for residents of Tributary who will be surrounded by beautiful natural areas, great schools, historic downtowns, a wide variety of shopping and the incredible beaches of Amelia Island. It’s a one-of-a-kind location offering an innovative, four-season Florida lifestyle.
Tributary will be the perfect place to call home. The 1,550-acre master-planned community’s private amenities will also include a resort-style pool, fitness center and a fun-filled Amenity Center. New modern-rustic homes will be offered from the area’s top builders and priced from the $300s. Interested homebuyers can download their complimentary digital brochure at tributaryfl.com to ensure they are first to learn of new releases and updates.
North Florida is full of amazing natural wonders and fun attractions. Including beautiful beaches, state-protected wildlife areas and historic landmarks, North Florida has a bit of everything to offer for the outdoor adventurer. Check out the 6 natural wonders you’ll have to add to your list next time you visit the Sunshine State.
Located on the coastline in northeast Florida, Amelia Island is a destination that is easy to reach but hard to forget. This beloved, timeless island continuously entertains visitors and residents with its beautiful beaches, abundant native wildlife, pristine nature, historic district, enthusiastic festivals and one-of-a-kind shopping and dining experience. Being the only place in the USA that has been under the rule of eight different flags: French, British, Patriots, Green Cross, Mexican Revolutionary, Confederacy and USA, Amelia Island is a magnificent address with unique cultural influences.
This 13,147-acre protected area located just west of the new community Tributary serves a wide range of natural features and recreation activities. Four Creeks State Forest is one of few state-protected wildlife sanctuaries where untouched wild animals such as white-tailed deer, wild turkey, gopher tortoise and numerous songbirds reside. Visitors and future residents neighboring the lush protected park will enjoy various recreational activities including hiking, hunting, fishing, canoeing, kayaking, bicycling and horse riding.
Serving Duval, St. Johns, Clay, Nassau, and Baker counties, The Catty Shack Ranch Wildlife Sanctuary is a top destination for many national and international visitors. This non-profit organization provides a safe, loving, forever home for endangered big cats such as tigers, lions and pumas while educating the public about the dangers they are facing in the wild and in captivity.
Jacksonville Zoo and Garden is the only walking safari in Northeast Florida where visitors can experience a true adventure while discovering the planet’s wildlife through interactive and educational activities. It’s not just a regular zoo. Jacksonville Zoo and Garden is one of few zoos in the United States that’s equipped with an animal wellness team and conservation efforts with a program that donates a portion of every ticket to regional and global conservation programs. This destination has a wide range of species to visit with more than 2,000 rare animals and 1,000 exotic plants.
Produced by Riverside Avondale Preservation, Riverside Arts Market takes place every Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. rain or shine attracting 4,000+ visitors every Saturday. This family-friendly market features everything from a variety of small business including farmers, artists, and bakers to hours of live music. Each Saturday is different than the last. Pick up the freshest local harvests and try different craft beers from around Florida!
Here, cultural and natural resources have shared a history of over 6,000 years. The Timucuan Preserve contains the last unspoiled coastal wetlands on the Atlantic Coast. Kindsley Plantation is for you to dive into a fascinating history of freedom and enslavement. Explore the 600-acres of natural treasure of hardwood forest, wetlands, and scrub vegetation. The boat ramp and trails of Cedar Point are available for those looking to get even closer to the marvelous nature of The Preserve. There’s no better place to spend a day filled with exciting adventures and explorations.
For those looking to be in the center of these natural wonders and Explore More, you’re going to want to mark your calendar for this summer. New homes in the master-planned community, Tributary, are set to be unveiled to the public. Situated in one of the greatest locations putting residents in the center of all the amazing nature and attractions. This new Northeast Florida community will deliver unmatched value in a beautiful, natural sanctuary. It’s a model lifestyle for tomorrow, waiting to be discovered today. The perfect place to call home. Within the 1,550-acre master-planned community, residents will enjoy the resort-style pool, fitness center and activities at the fun-filled Amenity Center. New modern-rustic homes will be offered from the $300s, interested homebuyers can join the VIP list at tributaryliving.com to ensure they are first to learn of any updates.
NASSAU COUNTY, Fla. – GreenPointe Developers, LLC, in partnership with the Nassau County Board of Commissioners, recently celebrated the groundbreaking of Tributary Park, a Nassau County Regional Park. Tributary Park is located on Edwards Road, just west of Interstate 95. The new public park is adjacent to the community of Tributary, a master-planned, mixed-use community located in one of the area’s fastest-growing corridors.
“Tributary Park will be a wonderful addition to the Nassau County community park system and a place where residents and visitors can gather, play and enjoy nature,” said Grady Miars, President, GreenPointe Communities. “In partnership with Nassau County, we have truly outstanding park designs and we are creating a place where the community can enjoy recreational pursuits and connect with Tributary’s exceptional natural surroundings.”
GreenPointe Developers donated more than 40 acres to Nassau County for conversion into a community park for use by residents and businesses. Tributary Park will be a new regional complex for sports fans and outdoor enthusiasts of all ages. The new park will feature baseball and multi-purpose fields, concessions, a multi-purpose trail, and a future dog park. Completion of the park’s first phase is anticipated in 2021.
Board of County Commissioners Chairman Danny Leeper stated, “We are excited to welcome another GreenPointe Community to Nassau County. Not only are their communities aesthetically pleasing with exceptional architectural styles and landscaping, their communities also offer an array of amenities. Tributary Regional Park will truly have something for everyone and we are excited to partner with them on this project.”
The community of Tributary has been thoughtfully planned to highlight the community’s premier location and geographical features. Tributary will include residential neighborhoods offering resort-style amenities, dog park, a comprehensive trail system, neighborhood parks with riverfront access, commercial and office space, and approximately 3,200 home sites. In addition to building a park and preserving a significant portion of the community’s uplands and wetlands, GreenPointe will be donating a site for a Nassau County public school and building a fire station.
District Five Commissioner Justin Taylor echoed Chairman Leeper’s comments adding, “I am thrilled to partner with GreenPointe Communities to construct much needed recreational space for current and future residents. Because of the thoughtful planning that took place, there is a clear and explicit phasing schedule for these improvements. It’s great to partner with developers who share our vision.”
Homes in Tributary will include single-family homes, townhomes and multi-family properties offering innovative floor plans and home designs ranging in size and style to meet the homebuyer’s lifestyle. Homes are anticipated to be priced from the $300s.
Nassau County’s Planning Director Adrienne Burke stated, “The development program includes homes, as well as office, commercial and industrial space. With this mix of uses, combined with the park and future school site, Tributary will be a part of the Nassau County community for years to come, and will provide opportunities for residents to live, play and work.”
The community will be served by top-rated schools in the Nassau County School District. Tributary will offer a premier location near shopping, dining, recreation, medical centers, business centers and more. Community construction is underway. Sales are anticipated to open in Summer 2020. For more information, visit www.tributaryliving.com.
GreenPointe Developers, LLC, in partnership with the Nassau County Board of Commissioners, recently celebrated the groundbreaking of Tributary Park. From left: Liam O’Rielly, Senior Development Manager, GreenPointe Communities Mike Taylor, North Florida Regional President, GreenPointe Communities Thomas Ford, District 4 Commissioner, Nassau County Adrienne Burke, Director of Planning and Economic Opportunity, Nassau County Pat Edwards, District 3 Commissioner, Nassau County Aaron Bell, District 2 Commissioner, Nassau County Justin Taylor, District 5 Commissioner, Nassau County Daniel Leeper, District 1 Commissioner and Vice Chair, Nassau County Grady Miars, President, GreenPointe Communities Gregg Kern, Project Manager, GreenPointe Communities
The GreenPointe team has more than 140 years collective experience in developing some of the most sought-after master-planned and condominium communities in the Southeast. The team creates and transforms residential and mixed-use communities into neighborhoods for today’s homebuyer while providing lasting, sustainable value.
Having the utmost respect for the land, the GreenPointe team works diligently to protect and enhance nature’s best assets. This thoughtful practice allows GreenPointe Developers to create and reenergize communities that provide for an enduring lifestyle where people want to live, work and enjoy recreation.
More information is available at www.GreenPointeLLC.com or (904) 996-2485.
