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Our homes are also extensions of our personalities—perhaps even a window into our inner lives—and it is possible to learn a great deal about someone from the place where they live.

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When our annual “Home & Design” special issue comes around each year, we are always very pleased because it is one of our favorite issues. Establishing a home you love is one of life’s major achievements, and creating a peaceful, comfortable environment in which to raise a family or enjoy retirement is an integral part of life. A home should be a sanctuary from the storms of the world, a place where we relax, recharge, and pursue the things that interest us most.

Our homes are also extensions of our personalities—perhaps even a window into our inner lives—and it is possible to learn a great deal about someone from the place where they live. When creating a home for ourselves, we make important decisions about the location of the home, the style of the house, whether we want a porch or a patio, a large yard, no yard, garage space for hobbies or extra room for cars or boats, and on and on.

Then come all the decisions about the interior of the home: layout, colors, bathrooms, kitchens, and however we choose to allocate the space. We have compared it in the past to creating a work of art, and, for many of us, it is, although most of our homes remain works-in-progress for quite some time! Fortunately, the work of creating our masterpiece is a rewarding adventure in itself. For most of us, making our home on Amelia Island was the most important decision we made, and the current state of our house is a little less important than the beautiful place where we live.

In this issue, we are happy to share interesting, new ways to update your home with the latest interior trends, recommended by some of our favorite local experts. We also have the opportunity to feature two of the many extraordinary homes that are found on Amelia Island. In the first, Pam and Steve Simmons tore down their ranch-style house on a piece of property they loved to build a beautiful home that enjoys expansive views of Egan’s Creek and provides the perfect place for enjoying their family. In the second, Duchess and Gary Glaser found a lovely spot overlooking the ocean and the golf course at Amelia Island Plantation to create a striking home with large porches that is perfect for guests and entertaining.

Also this month, we are pleased to feature a local non-profit called Girl Power 2 Cure, another installment of “Great Homes of Fernandina” from Dickie Anderson, a birding adventure by Karen Miller, and much more.

See you around the island!

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Contributing Writers Dickie Anderson, Theresa Duncan, Jim Ewing, Kate Harris, Nan Kavanaugh, Karen Miller, Betty Morrell, Julie Simmons Contributing Photographers William Raser, Elizabeth Wilkes, David Burghardt, Sherry Garbarini, Holly Allain, Lynne Taylor, Katrin Bell

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JAN/FEB2014 10 Cover Story A PRISTINE PANORAMA

With a breathtaking vista of Egan’s Creek Greenway and Fort Clinch State Park, Pam and Steve Simmons turned a ranch-style house on a piece of property they loved into a comfortable family home with expansive marsh views.

27 A House by the Sea With views of the ocean and the Ocean Links Golf Course at Amelia Island Plantation, Gary and Duchess Glaser built an elegant Low Country home with large porches and lots of windows.

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47 Harnessing Girl Power

In our annual survey of local experts, comfort, bright accents, and repurposing look like some of this year’s most notable decorating trends.

Based on Amelia Island, Girl Power 2 Cure is a non-profit organization that raises awareness and funding to combat Rett Syndrome.

72 Backyard Adventure The Amelia Island Nature Center offers a variety of birding tours that are a great way to learn about the wildlife of Amelia Island.

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Everything Amelia The people, events, and history that make Amelia a special place

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Galleries & Antiques Amelia’s art galleries & antique stores

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In the Neighborhood Profiles of area businesses and organizations

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Beach Combing Great shopping on Amelia Island

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Maps of the Island and downtown, with telephone numbers

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Tide Table Tides at the Amelia River

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Around Town What’s happening around Amelia Island

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Snapshots Islanders out and about

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Great Homes of Fernandina The Swann-Kelly House was built by Samuel Swann, who came to Amelia Island to work on David Yulee’s railroad before becoming a major landowner, philanthropist, and blockade runner.

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In the Garden Aromatic Corsican Mint makes a durable ground cover in place of grass, and it has a wonderful fragrance.

The magnificent foyer of the Simmons home features a wrought iron circular staircase that leads to the living quarters.

Photo by David Burghardt, Island Photography.

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Eating Scene Using only the freshest ingredients, Peppers Mexican Grill & Cantina serves up delicious Mexican food and tequila cocktails.

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Open House Premium real estate offerings on and around Amelia Island

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a pristine panorama

BY JULIE SIMMONS PHOTOS BY DAVID BURGHARDT, ISLAND PHOTOGRAPHY

Above: Panoramic views of Egan’s Creek Greenway provide a lush backdrop in the gathering room of the waterfront estate. The fireplace is not the center of this gathering space, as that position is reserved for the stunning views of the marsh. Rather, it sits adjacent and is surrounded by built-in shelving which provides the perfect table for a collection of family heirlooms and photo memories. The mantle boasts a local marsh view painting.

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f you’ve traveled east on Atlantic Avenue over Egan’s Creek Greenway lately, you probably appreciate the view of the lush marsh grass blanketing the bluffs as much as Pam and Steve Simmons, who enjoy a breathtaking panorama of the marsh and the west side of Fort Clinch State Park from their Highland Drive estate.

The Simmons moved to this property 21 years ago and lived in a California ranch-style home. Around the year 2000, they began to think about a remodel, but the architect advised them that the best course of action would be to tear down the house and rebuild with a new plan. “It took us a long, long time to get used to that idea,” laughs Pam. “We feel so blessed, and we didn’t want to be wasteful, but, after a while, we realized that this decision would keep us in the place we love.” Architect Henry Price drew up the plans, and the couple unloaded the moving truck in January 2005.

Enormous windows adorn the back of the house, both upstairs and down, providing a front-row seat to a breathtaking view of Amelia Island’s natural beauty and wildlife. Steve, an avid outdoorsman, encouraged the architect to incorporate the magnificent views from the property in the design, and he enjoys the unspoiled scene from the desk in his home office just off the master suite.

Pam’s favorite decorative technique is the hand painting work by artist Christina Long, a one-time Amelia Island resident. “I had an idea to do etching in a bathroom, and when I saw Christina’s work, we began to include hand painting

Top: The outdoor space is as impressive as the indoor in this home, with its lengthy dock and boat house. As Steve fishes from his dock, he looks back upon large oaks surrounding an infinity pool and large covered porch.

Above, right: Architect and builder Henry Price presents a breathtaking Colonial home with a circular drive and fountain. The space above the attached three-car-garage is smartly designed as a mother-in-law suite.

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Top: Adjacent to the master suite is Steve’s office with its beautiful views of the marsh. The American Walnut floors are the perfect element to introduce Steve’s passion for hunting and trophy game mounts. Antique souvenirs of Pam’s years as a pharmacist ornament the shelves.

Above: The Simmons love to entertain, and their large formal dining room is a fabulous gathering room. The room has striped pearlized faux wall design, and a large buffet displays family crystal and china.

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almost everywhere,” Pam smiles. In the downstairs guest bedroom, she accented the wall paneling and added decorative designs in two bathrooms, the foyer, and striped pearlized faux in the dining room.

Pam’s favorite hand painting is probably the English garden and doll house in their granddaughters’ bedroom upstairs.

“When I was a little girl, I always wanted a footed tub, but my parents were told we couldn’t have it due to drainage design. I was determined to have a traditional footed tub,” explains Pam. Christina painted a beautiful English Garden in the pocket that cradles the tub, and Pam’s chandelier from when she was a little girl is the crown jewel.

One unique design feature of the home is that the basement extends the length of the house, and comes complete with a bomb shelter! “We believe there are three homes on the island with shelters that were built shortly after the

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Cuban missile crisis. In our old home, you accessed it through a trapdoor in the master bedroom closet,” the couple explains. This interesting feature is just the beginning of the underground basement retreat, which includes a hallway accessing eight storage closets, allowing Pam to use one closet for each season to house her holiday décor.

Christina’s most detailed painting is the basement wall, where you almost feel as if you are sitting on the banks of Simmons Mill Pond in Georgia, where Steve grew up and the family maintains a vacation home. The cypress trees are three-dimensional, and you experience the peacefulness of the lake as you look at the mural, which features Steve’s father, T.C., fishing in his boat, and their granddaughters, Ashlyn and Annabelle, The Shops of Amelia Island Plantation. and Golden Retriever, Macy, sitting on

Top: The kitchen and adjacent breakfast nook carry the red tones of the living space. Pam makes great use of this space keeping everyone smiling with her famous casseroles and cakes.

Above: The large breakfast table provides additional seating for frequent entertaining.

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Top: The elegant downstairs bedroom introduces a unique color palette to the first floor of the home.

This space has hand-painted faux by artist Christina Long, and the glow from the crystal chandelier paired with the natural light offers a relaxing composition.

Above: Artist Christina Long presents a detailed English Garden in the upstairs “granddaughters’ bathroom.” The footed tub and Pam’s childhood chandelier highlight this sentimental space, which will forever be remembered by Ashlyn and Annabelle, for whom it was designed. A small distressed white antique chair purchased locally adds a finishing touch.

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the bridge of the dam. One can imagine how restful a nap would be on the couch in front of the painted antique storefront next to the quiet basement lake.

Perhaps the best part of the Simmons home is that it showcases what they care about most: nature, Pam’s love of the University of Florida Gators through her collection of memorabilia, and, most importantly, family. The photos of their daughters and grandchildren, the mound of toys in the corner of the childrens’ room, and the life-size doll house and cabinet of collectible dolls provide ample space for the children to laugh and make memories at their grandparents’ home.

With a large kitchen and a dining area with plentiful seating, Pam and Steve can do what they do best in their beautiful home—love their family and enjoy time together—just the activities that makes their house “home.”

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Austin Kimberly raced to twin victories and the British Racing Sports Car Club’s national Formula Ford 1600 Championship at the Trac Mon road circuit in Anglesey, Wales this fall, becoming the only American to win the prestigious British road racing championship for open wheel singleseaters. It was Kimberly’s 19th birthday.

His Ray Formula Ford 1600 racer carries the logo of the Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance, and Kimberly was quick to thank his parents, Capt. Keith Kimberly, USN, and Lorrin Kimberly, and his grandparents, long-time Amelia Island Concours staff volunteers Joan and Randy Kimberly for their support.

“As a charitable foundation, we are particularly interested in supporting the ambitions and dreams of young people who wish to enter the various automotive fields,” said Bill Warner, founder and chairman of the Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance. “Austin is in his freshman year of engineering studies and has taken the first big step toward his goal of becoming an engineer and racing in the 24 Hours of Le Mans. Everyone at ‘The Amelia’ is extraordinarily proud that he’s carrying our colors.” The Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance returns March 9-11. For more information, please visit www.ameliaconcours.org.

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For the last three years, acclaimed actress Sinda Nichols has enthralled audiences in the U.S. and Ireland with her portrayal of poet Emily Dickinson in the one-woman show, “The Belle of Amherst,” directed by Ron Kurtz. Now, the talented pair is collaborating on another play about a “lady of letters” – advice columnist Ann Landers – which premieres locally at the Woman’s Club of Fernandina Beach on January 25.

“The Lady with All the Answers” by David Rambo is drawn from the life and letters of Ann Landers. The play is a witty exploration of the wise, funny, and no-nonsense Esther Lederer, who for half a century wrote the popular Ann Landers advice column. The January 25th premiere is the centerpiece of an exclusive benefit hosted by the Friends of the Library to raise funds for the expansion and renovation of the Fernandina Beach Library. The event begins at 6 p.m. with a reception featuring wine and heavy hors d’oeuvres, a silent auction, and more. Tickets are $100 for café table seating and $75 for theater seating.

To purchase tickets, visit www.fernandinafol.org, call (904) 321-6529, or email info@fernandinafol.org. Tickets are also available at the Fernandina Beach Library on Mondays from 10 a.m. to noon and Wednesdays from 3 to 5 p.m.

AMELIA ISLAND CHAMBER MUSIC FESTIVAL PRESENTS WINTERFEST 2014 Want a sure cure for the winter blues? Warm up at WinterFest 2014, a special five-concert series from the Amelia Island Chamber Music Festival running January 27 to March 2, which features a dazzling array of internationally-renowned artists. On January 27, pianist Natasha Paremski performs Chopin’s “Ballade and Piano Concerto No. 2” and Franck’s “Sonata for Cello and Piano” in a concert entitled Chopin and Paris. On February 9, the Vega String Quartet presents works by Beethoven, Schubert and Mendelssohn in Beer & G-Strings I: “It Takes a Thief!” at Sliders Seaside Grill.

On February 11, trumpeter Brandon Ridenour and pianist Rich Ridenour perform Chamber Pops I: Trumpet Invasion at Amelia Baptist Church, performing light classical works by such masters as Gershwin, Rossini, and Bernstein. February 15 brings Romantic Virtuosi: From France to Russia with violinist Chee-Yun, cellist Andres Diaz, and pianist Wendy Chen at Amelia Plantation Chapel performing works by Saint-Saens and the monumental “Piano Trio in A-Minor” by Tchaikovsky. Finally, on March 2, pianist Jean-Yves Thibaudet, one of today’s most sought-after soloists, presents The Magic of Debussy at Amelia Plantation Chapel.

Tickets can be purchased at www.aicmf.com or by calling (904) 261-1779.

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n 2002, artist Sandra Baker-Hinton decided that it was time to live her dream of being fully involved in her art career. Already she had achieved recognition by becoming accepted as a Signature Member of many prestigious state watercolor organizations, and she was also accepted into the National Watercolor Society, one of the top two most prestigious American art associations.

Armed with an impressive resume, a lot of talent, and a deep desire to make a new life centered around her art, she and husband, Bruce, moved to Amelia Island. Her experience doing the bookkeeping of a successful co-op gallery in Chattanooga, Tennessee had armed her with the skills needed to work with consignment artists and the experience of making a gallery work. When offered the opportunity to open her own gallery and studio space in the same building where she already had a working studio, she was ready.

The gallery still doubles as her studio, but it has also become the

center of spreading the word about sea turtles, which have become the next most important thing in her life. For the past eleven years, she has given her time working with the Sea Turtle Patrol of Fort Clinch State Park. This position has opened up a whole new world of photography, as well as a love for the natural world of Amelia Island and its denizens of the air and sea. It has also provided inspiration for paintings that have become important to her and the collectors of her art. In her gallery, she is able open young minds on Amelia Island, as well as visitors to the island, to the world of sea turtles. Raising awareness of sea turtles and sea life are an important part of her day, as people from all over the world walk through her gallery doors.

Amelia SanJon Gallery features painters, sculptors, ceramic artists, fabric artists, printmakers, and glass artists.

The gallery is located at 218-A Ash Street and is open seven days a week.

For more information, call the gallery at (904) 491-8040.

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ISLAND ART ASSOCIATION COOPERATIVE GALLERY 18 North 2nd Street • 261-7020 ISLAND TREASURES 1104 South 8th Street • 261-8887 LA TORRE’S GALLERY & GIFTS 206 Centre Street • 261-0444 MEAD’S FRAMERY & TROPHY Corner of A1A & Hwy 17 • 225-2195 THE PICKERS MARKET 201 Alachua Street • 432-7048 THE PLANTATION SHOP 4828 First Coast Hwy • 261-2030 TRAILER PARK COLLECTIBLES 702 Centre Street • 491-4461 TRISH’S SLIGHTLY OFF CENTRE 218C Ash Street • 277-1147 WATERWHEEL GALLERY 819 South 8th Street • 261-2535

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new “A-list” hair experience has come to historic downtown Fernandina Beach: completely customized color and cuts, each done by a talented stylist with decades of experience and a great understanding of the latest techniques. Originally from Capetown, South Africa, Merle Sauer studied her craft under the tutelage of Vidal Sassoon in London. She ran her own successful salon in Atlanta before moving to Amelia Island nine years ago to start Hair by Merle, located next to Joe’s 2nd Street Bistro on South 2nd Street. She has been so busy she was unable to take on new clients—until she discovered Karen McCroskey.

“When you book a color and cut with us, you literally have the place to yourself,” Sauer explains. “I consult with you on your color and formulate exactly what you need. Karen is there to take care of your cut. You can get lunch brought in from one of the nearby restaurants and enjoy the special attention. It’s a trend you see in big cities, and we’re excited to offer it here.” McCroskey has 30 years of experience and a knack for great customer communication. “I’ve always been fascinated by hair,” says McCroskey, who still owns her salon in Ohio. “When I go out with my girlfriends and they point out someone with a great dress or cool shoes, I often haven’t even noticed because I have been looking at their haircuts!” You’ll get noticed in similar fashion after you pay a visit to this “dream team.” For more information, call Merle at (904) 583-5582 or Karen at (330) 224-1964.

onstruction Solutions, Inc. (CSI) was founded in 1995 to assist owners of complex commercial & residential buildings understand and resolve their construction-related issues. For twenty years, CSI has grown and prospered with this vision. In 2012, the company came under new management, with Jason Hambrecht and Jeff Sellers as the managing owners.

Jason, a long-time resident of Amelia Island, is a licensed general contractor with a background in property management and construction administration. Jeff, a native of northeast Florida currently living in Jacksonville, is a licensed professional engineer with a background in structural engineering and construction management.

Today, CSI performs a variety of construction-related services, such as property and building evaluations, engineering assessments, forensic investigations, litigation support, testing and diagnostics, repairs and improvements, restoration, design, and construction management services. CSI has also developed a Maintenance Concierge Service that specializes in a multi-faceted approach to maintaining the systems for the interiors and exteriors of condominium or residential properties. “We strive to find innovative and new solutions that benefit our clients,” says Jason. “We approach all our projects with a ‘cure the disease, not just treat the symptoms’ approach. We are completely involved in the management and review of all the work we recommend.” For more information, call (904) 261-8703 or visit www.constructionsolutions.cs.

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beach combing Rare Rattler The beauty and mystery of the natural world are yours with these beautiful Rattlesnake Vertebrae Earrings in Sterling Silver, made by celebrated jewelry designer Gogo Ferguson of Cumberland Island ($150). These earrings and many of Gogo’s other unique creations are available at Lindy’s, 202 Centre Street. (904) 277-4880.

Board Bravado Serve your guests cheese and crackers with a little New York attitude when you present them on this handsome Brooklyn Slate cheese board, which measures 10 inches by 14 inches ($34.95).

Available with lots of other great items at Picker’s Market, 201 Alachua Street. (904) 432-7048.

Coastal Creations Enhance your coastal home décor with these enchanting sea creatures, printed onto linen, like this carved ottoman ($598), dark pillow ($235), and light small pillow ($104). All of these patterns are available in draperies, linens, and in other sea motifs at InsideOUT Home and Garden, 1027 South 8th Street. (904) 491-1199.

Terrific Tkees Don’t miss these terrific Tkees… they’re cosmetics for your feet! A slim patent-leather straps top a cute flipflop, making them perfect for showing off your latest pedi! Available in a variety of colors for $50 at Red Otter Outfitters, 1012 Atlantic Avenue (904) 206-4122 and 92 Amelia Village Circle at The Shops of Amelia Island Plantation (904) 310-6500.

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Below: In the great room, an original painting by Stephanie Bowen Flynn disguises the television and highlights the crisp white entertainment center. A favorite of the Glasers, Flynn has several paintings throughout the home. Another island connection, Flynn’s husband, Danny, is a favorite fishing guide.

Bottom: The back of the home features four levels of porches, with the lowest level opening onto a terrace with pool. All offer scenic views.

a house

BY THE sea

BY DICKIE ANDERSON PHOTOS BY DAVID BURGHARDT, ISLAND PHOTOGRAPHY

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igh on a ridge and offering views of the ocean to the east and the tree canopy that shelters Amelia Island Plantation to the west, the Glaser home makes the most of its ideal site.

The 12,500 square foot home was built in 2003. Much of the design is a result of the Glaser’s collaboration with the architect, resulting in a Low Country Coastal design with large porches and oversized windows. Surrounded by lush vegetation, the house is a hidden treasure. Two tall palms guard the soaring front entrance.

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Entering the home from the second level of the house, one can see from front to back. Once in the entry door, the cleverly designed space opens to a dining room on the right and then continues to the back of the house. The living room, with its thirty foot ceilings, offers splendid views of Red Maple Lake and an Ocean Links fairway. The dining room, living room, and kitchen are completely open to each other, and yet each of the spaces is defined and shares the light flooding in through the dramatic windows.

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Top: An intimate pool area with a raised spa invites a dip or swim on a warm summer day. It can be reached from the main living area by stairs or from the family/bar room on the lower level.

Above: The dining room adjacent to the living room and entry hall offers an intimate space while enjoying the dramatic views through to the back of the home.

The owners, originally from Ohio, embraced their new island lifestyle by asking Amelia Island decorator Julie Johnson, owner of Julia Hall Interiors, to make the interior as welcoming as the exterior. Julie used a variety of sources, including The Plantation Shop at Palmetto Walk, to fill the home with a relaxed elegance.

You do not need to be in the Glaser home long to understand they are passionate about sports. For Gary Glaser, it is baseball. Living in Cleveland and loving baseball, he even enjoyed a stint with the Cleveland Indians farm team.

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He has a massive collection of baseball memorabilia, including his prized collection of thousands of baseball cards.

Duchess Glaser grew up with horses and continued her passion for the Saddlebred breed by showing them successfully for many years. Pictures of her elegant prizewinning horses are displayed in the firstfloor office.

Three guest rooms are located on the third level. A comfortable sitting area overlooks the great room and is available to each of these rooms. The continuity of the warm Acorn Squash wall color marries the rooms. Private

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Top: The lower level of the home had a cozy entertainment area complete with an authentic bar. The comfortable stools invite guests to step up and order a favorite drink. Another decorating touch is the wine label wallpaper that defines the bar area.

Above: In the first floor office, the elegantly detailed coffered ceiling is highlighted by dramatic lighting. To complement the rich wood detailing, decorator Julie Johnson selected a beautiful Brunschwig et Fils textured wallpaper.

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bathrooms for each bedroom make these suites into cozy and comfortable retreats for their visitors.

The lower level of the house offers a welcoming bar and family room. When the house was designed, the Glasers decided that instead of a traditional media room, they would create a unique space, complete with its own bar, that would offer a wonderful place for them to entertain. Just outside, an inviting pool and raised spa nestles against the back of the house and is accessed from this comfortable gathering space or from stairs coming from the main floor. It offers both privacy and views over the adjacent golf course and lake.

The master suite occupies the entire fourth floor. It houses a bedroom space, a sitting room, and the stunning master bathroom. Decorated in a palette of earthy, golden shades, the bedroom and seating area include tropical florals and shots of color. Containing a laundry

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Above left: An entire floor is dedicated to visiting guests and offers three bedrooms with their own baths and a common sitting area that looks down into the living area on the main floor.

Above right: An elegant black and white master bath with its dramatic checkerboard floor contrasts with the earthier tones of the rest of the fourth level master suite.

Right: The fourth level master suite is completely self-contained, with a lovely bedroom, sitting area, laundry, kitchenette, and master bath.

and a kitchenette, the master suite is a selfcontained oasis in the house and reachable by elevator.

Perhaps the most dramatic space in the home is the master bath. Taking up half of the entire master suite, the elegant room offers complete his and hers bathrooms. The floor is paved in black and white checkerboard Carrera and Nero Marquina marble. Beautiful and understated, the walls are papered in 32 AMELIA ISLANDER MAGAZINE • JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2014

a subtle shell design. Steps that lead up to a soaking tub invite a luxurious extended bath.

“His” shower is walled with the black marble, “hers” with the white.

Making the most of its location on a ridge ideally situated within Amelia Island Plantation and near the Ocean Club, the Glaser home offers unique and elegant living spaces. It is a family house by the sea, and it fits the Glaser family to a tee. www.AmeliaIslander.com

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Amelia Island Visitors Center ~ 277-0717 • Monday - Sunday, 10am - 4pm City Hall ~ 277-7305 • Police/Fire/Ambulance (Emergency 911.

Police non-emergency 277-7342. Fire non-emergency 277-7331 Amelia Community Theatre ~ 261-6749 Amelia Island Musuem of History ~ 261-7378 Public Library ~ 277-7365 Fernandina Harbor Marina ~ 491-2090 Post Office ~ 261-4848 Nassau County Courthouse ~ 321-5709 (Sheriff 911; non-emergency 225-0331) Fernandina Little Theatre ~ 277-2202

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St. Michaels Catholic Church ~ 261-3472 First Presbyterian Church ~ 261-3837 Memorial United Methodist Church ~ 261-5769 Trinity United Methodist Church ~ 277-6859 St. Peter’s Episcopal Church ~ 261-4293 First Missionary Baptist Church ~ 261-4907 New Zion Missionary Baptist Church ~ 261-0010

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JANUARY AND FEBRUARY Daily Segway Tours Watch nature unfold as you Segway from the beach to a primitive maritime forest. Guides will interpret this fascinating plant and wildlife habitat. No experience necessary. Easy-to-learn instructions given before every excursion.Three tours daily, Sunday through Friday at 9 and 11 a.m., and 2 p.m. For more information, call (904) 251-9477, or visit EcoMotionTours.com.

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JANUARY 17 - 26 Sixth Annual Amelia Island Restaurant Week

have been featured in many local and national publications. The Gallery is located at 819 South 8th Street in the Pelican Palms Shopping Center.

For more information call (904) 261-2535

Spend the week touring some of Amelia Island’s finest restaurants, and dining on a variety of traditional and eclectic menu offerings. Each restaurant will offer a prix-fixe menu including three courses and a non-alcoholic beverage for either $19 or $29. For more information, visit www.ameliaislndrestaurantweek.com.

FEBRUARY 1 An Evening of Story and Song

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JANUARY 4 Gallery Reception Seventh Street Gallery will hold a reception for Wayne Howard for his exhibit of Eagan’s Creek, from 4 to 7 p.m. This is a special one night showing. Take this opportunity to say farewell to the founders of the gallery and meet the new gallery owners. Located at 14 South 7th Street.

Not handicap accessible. Call (904) 432-8330 for more information.

JANUARY 4, 11, 18, 25 FEBRUARY 1, 8, 15, 22 Amelia Farmers’ Market

The Amelia Island Museum of History offers a presentation on the third Friday of the month, based on a variety of different topics related to the history of the island. The event takes place in Baker Hall in the museum. Cost is $5 per person (free for members). For more information, call (904) 277-0717, or visit ameliamuseum.org.

JANUARY 18 Boys & Girls Club Annual Benefit Dinner

Mingle with local farmers and business owners to find farm-direct fruits and vegetables, organic products, specialty foods, gourmet baked goods, plants, and more. The market is now located at The Shops at Omni Amelia Island Plantation.

Open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. For more information, visit ameliafarmersmarket.com.

The Boys & Girls Club of Nassau County Foundation will hold its 7th Annual Benefit at The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island, and features Michael Amante. The fundraising event will begin at 6 p.m., and features a cocktail reception, silent auction, dinner, and performance by Amante. Tickets are $150 per person. For more information, call (904) 261-8666 or email info@bgcnassau.org.

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An informal group of women who meet to discuss financial and related issues affecting us all over a glass of wine. Come and ask your questions and get insight into the questions you haven’t thought of yet. Begins at 5:30 p.m. For more information, call (904) 305-2608.

A witty play drawn from the life of Ann Landers, starring Sinda Nichols. To benefit the Friends of the Library, the play is presented at the Woman’s Club of Fernandina Beach. Event begins at 6 p.m. with reception; performance is at 7 p.m.

Tickets are $100 for café table seating and $75 for theater seating. For more information, call (904) 321-6529 or visit www.fernandinafol.org.

JANUARY 11 Gallery Reception Seventh Street Gallery presents the first showing of artist Dr. Jesse Greenblum. The reception will be held from 5 to 8 p.m., at 14 South 7th Street. The show can also be seen the following two Saturdays during Farmers’ Market hours, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and by calling ahead. As this is a historic property, it is not handicap accessible.

Call (904) 432-8330 for more information.

JANUARY 16 ARIAS Presents Concert ARIAS presents “Stars of the Symphony” at 7 p.m. The concert will be held at the First Baptist Church, 1600 South 8th Street, Fernandina Beach, and features Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra’s principal musicians as soloists. For more information or to purchase tickets call (904) 354-5547 or visit www.jaxsymphony.org.

JANUARY 27, FEBRUARY 9, 11, 15, MARCH 2 Amelia Island Chamber Music Festival Winterfest 2014 The Amelia Island Chamber Music Festival will present Winterfest 2014, a special mini-festival featuring an array of internationally renowned artists. Concerts are as follows: Natasha Paremski on Jan. 27, The Vega String Quartet on Feb. 9, Brandon and Rich Ridenour on Feb. 11, Chee-Yun, Andres Diaz, and Wendy Chen on Feb. 15, and Jean-Yves Thibaudet on Mar. 2. For information, visit www.aicmf.com.

Featuring Ronny Cox, best known for his acting career (“Deliverance”, “Total Recall”), but has been writing songs and telling stories for more than four decades. Held at Burns Hall, 801 Atlantic Avenue at 8 p.m. $15 donation to the artist. For more information, call (904) 4151388 or visit www.ronnycox.com.

FEBRUARY 6-8, 13-16, 20-22 Noises Off The Amelia Community Theatre presents “Noises Off”, considered the funniest farce ever written. Showtime is 8 p.m. for all dates, except for February 16 at 2 p.m. Tickets are $20 for adults and $10 for students. For more information or reservations call the theatre at (904) 261-6749, or visit the box office at 207 Cedar Street, which is open Thursday, Friday, and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tickets also available at www.ameliacommunitytheatre.org.

FEBRUARY 20-22 Amelia Island Book Festival Featuring Writers Worshops, Readers Luncheon, Readers Festival, Kidz Fun Zone, and Teen Fest. Festival welcomes acclaimed writers David Baldacci and Cassandra King, and lyricist/ writer Danny Ellis. Held at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, 801 Atlantic Avenue. For more information, call (904) 624-1655 or visit www.ameliaislandbookfestival.com.

FEBRUARY 21, 22 Quilts by the Sea The Amelia Quilt Guild presents its annual quilt show at the Peck center, held 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days. Proceeds benefit several local charities.

Admission is $7. Along with the quilts there will be vendors, boutique items, silent auction, quilt raffle, and baskets. For more information, email info@aiquilters.com.

FEBRUARY 27 – MARCH 2 Amelia Island Film Festival

JANUARY 30 Gallery Reception

Film screenings, workshops, lectures, exhibits, and more at venues across Amelia Island.

Featuring films from local filmmakers as well films from around the world, along with the first AIFF High School Competition. For more information, visit ameliaislandfilmfestival.org.

Waterwheel Art Gallery presents “Photographic Art of Stephan R. Leimberg” from 4 to 7 p.m.

Leimberg’s wildlife and flower photography

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nce upon a time, in a land far, far away, all of our furniture had to match. We loved country colonial, Tuscan décor, heavy lamps, gaudy pillows, and shabby chic. Let’s face it, home decorating trends come and go, and we like to stay on top of these trends with help from our local designers. But what if we don’t have to follow trends anymore and we can just decorate our homes the way we want?

That’s what designers are saying these days. Sure, experts still claim that some colors are “in” or “out”. For 2014, radiant orchid and gray are leading the pack, according to the paint companies, who are obviously trying to sell paint. But decorators and designers suggest their clients make choices by how they live and what they like. Robyn Branch of InsideOut Home & Garden suggests cleaner looks for 2014. “We’re seeing cleaner, simpler, and more user-friendly designs,” says Branch.

“Mid-century contemporary is all about clean lines. You can then embellish, if you want. Tufting is popular now. Glass and crystal lamps are beautiful. It’s nice to mix old and new items together to get the look you want.”

Laura Lott Harris, owner of Lott’s Furniture, works with designer Arlene Strickland when buying furniture and accessories for the store. “We’re seeing that people are drawn to neutral fabrics for their furniture, and light wood tones,” says Harris. “They want their accessories bright and lively—pillows, rugs, and art.” Strickland adds, “We see a lot of repurposing of furniture, too, things made of reclaimed woods, metals, and also eco-friendly products.” Both women agree that people are very savvy when shopping for furniture and accessories.

Families are cautious about choosing items that are comfortable, durable, and long lasting. “Our clients purchase furniture that is kid-friendly, pet-friendly and lifestylefriendly, and enhance with the latest colors and textures.”

Julie Johnson, owner of Julia Hall Interiors, believes that your home should be the place that makes you the happiest. “I always feel it’s important to keep a timeless look in mind. However, it is also essential to add things in your home that make you happy! When adding the ‘latest’ color or trend or textures, make sure it is something easily changed, like painting or adding a textured wallpaper behind a bookcase, or choosing pillows that will pop with that splash of color.”

Johnson goes on to say that that home décor also depends on where you live. “For 2014 we are seeing such a huge expansion of wonderful indoor/outdoor fabric selections.

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The durability and performance of these fabrics make them a natural choice for a coastal area such as ours.”

Meg Tawes is a designer who divides her time between Washington, DC and Amelia Island. She has noticed a trend in heirloom items among her clients.

“Most clients come to me with an heirloom piece of some sort. Whether it’s an antique dining set, a piece of artwork, or even just a piece of pottery, clients are increasingly interested in featuring these vintage pieces in new and interesting ways,” says Tawes. “Painting dated wood furniture can give an old piece new life. The same goes for reupholstering a seemingly outdated sofa or even something as simple as adding a more contemporary frame to an old painting.”

Tawes also suggests new lighting as a means to update your home. “A great energy-saving resource, LED is a new go-to choice for kitchen and bathroom lighting. Because they don’t get too hot and offer a slim profile, LEDs are particularly useful for under-cabinet, and even in-cabinet lighting. They may also be used for pendants, track, and even recessed lighting.”

Branch agrees that coastal cottage is still a popular island style. “But we’ve taken it to a new height,” says Branch.

“Mid-century coastal cottage and Caribbean contemporary are great looks for coastal living. Amelia Islanders are creative individuals, and that is reflected in their homes and lifestyles.”

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Girl Power Based on Amelia Island, Girl Power 2 Cure is a non-profit organization that raises awareness and funding to combat Rett Syndrome.

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as your eye caught the fun orange and pink flowers on the 600 block of South Eighth Street? If not, drive by and check out the new headquarters of Girl Power 2 Cure, Inc., a 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to raising awareness and funding for treatments and a cure for Rett Syndrome, a debilitating neurological disorder that almost exclusively affects girls.

Ingrid Harding, founder and executive director of Girl Power 2 Cure, knows Rett Syndrome first hand, as her daughter Sarah suffers from this most severe form of autism.

“The doctors struggled to find a diagnosis for Sarah,” she explained. “Her symptoms were worsening and they told us she only had a few months to live.” When you meet Ingrid, you can see that she takes such a statement as a challenge, not a condition. Shortly after receiving that prognosis, Sarah was in a mainstream kindergarten classroom in Illinois, where the family lived. Ingrid could never have imagined that this school experience might give birth to a campaign that raised over $500,000 in 2013.

“I was amazed at how the children in Sarah’s kindergarten class loved and nurtured her, especially the girls,” Ingrid remembers. “Sarah bit her hands, drooled, screamed out, wore a diaper, and rode in a wheelchair – she was different – but the girls in her class gathered around her and had a force about them that made Sarah’s life wonderful. It was simply girl power.”

As an only child and the mother of a son, girl power was something new to Ingrid. Seeing Sarah in school taught Ingrid that when a group of females is involved, something magical can happen. “I decided, ‘Let’s use this to cure something,’” Ingrid says. “This generation of girls will succeed when we empower them to change lives, and to change themselves.” And with that, Ingrid embraced girl power for the first time.

“Our inspiration is our flower: always in bloom with hope and positive energy, ready to grow anywhere there is someone ready to join in our mission,” explains Ingrid. The mission is a powerful one, with new medical research proving

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that Rett Syndrome is a potentially reversible disorder. This news powers the Girl Power 2 Cure team, which is committed to making this disease, which is as prevalent as Cystic Fibrosis, ALS, and Huntington’s, the first reversible neurological disorder through harnessing the spirit of girls to support fellow girls who are suffering.

In the past eight years, Girl Power 2 Cure outgrew its office in Ingrid and Peter Harding’s home and they opened their South Eighth Street headquarters in September. “We are thrilled to be able to say we are headquartered on Amelia Island. The community here is incredibly diverse and charitable.

And, as we grow, we always want to keep ‘one foot in the sand’ by staying true to our mission while maintaining a grassroots feel and culture,” Ingrid said. “Our flower and the island life go perfectly together!”

To learn more about Girl Power 2 Cure, visit their website at girlpower2cure.org or their Facebook page at www.facebook.com/ girlpower2cure. A special event to raise awareness and funds to fight Rett Syndrome is the Disney Princess Half Marathon on February 23. If you are interested in participating or sponsoring a runner, contact Ingrid at ingrid@ gp2c.org or call (904) 277-2628.

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Address: 214 South 7th Street Date built: 1889 Built by: Samuel A. Swann

G R E AT H O M E S O F F E R N A N D I N A

The Swann-Kelly House

BY DICKIE ANDERSON • PHOTO BY JAN JOHANNES

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nother distinctive home in the Historic District, the Swann-Kelly house is an outstanding example of a Queen Anne house. A Shingle-Style Queen Anne, the house utilized a variety of windows, shingle designs, and elaborate trim. A generous open verandah and a second story porch grace the front of the home. On the left, or north side, of the house, a signature series of stain glass windows can be seen marking the interior stairway leading to the second floor, a typical Queen Anne detail. All three fireplaces feed into one main chimney.

The home was built by Samuel Swann for his son, Donovan, a well-recognized artist. David Yulee’s railroad brought Swann to the island, and he was considered one of Yulee’s key men. He handled much of the railroad’s real estate dealings. Swann was said to be the major landowner in the area. Swann was head of the Fernandina Town Development Company, a brickyard owner, shipper, philanthropist, and devout church warden at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church. In 1862, he became a blockade runner. Appointed to the War Department of the Confederacy, he sold cotton and sugar and purchased food supplies and ammunition. Bricks from

his brick yard were used at Ft. Clinch.

An additional and most interesting note is that Swann’s wife’s aunt was Mary Martha Reid, who helped found the Hospital for Florida Soldiers in Richmond, Virginia, where she served as a nurse during the Civil War. She was the third wife of Robert Raymond Reid, a U. S. Judge and Territorial Governor of Florida. David Levy Yulee trained for the bar under Judge Reid. Her first son died in infancy, and the second, Raymond Jenckes Reid, was killed at the Battle of the Wilderness. After the war, she established a school.

When her niece died, she moved in with Samuel Swan to help raise his children. There is a window in St. Peter’s dedicated to her memory.

The house was sold in 1900 and had several owners.

D.A. Kelly purchased the house and adjacent lots for $3,500. Kelly and his brother, William Redmond Kelly, owned and operated a ship’s chandlery at the old Hoyt Building on the corner of Centre and North Second streets.

William Redmond Kelly married Grace Leddy, owner and manager of the Florida House Inn. D.A. Kelly was a leader in the community and served in the Florida Legislature.

This article has been reprinted with permission from Dickie Anderson’s recently published book, Great Homes of Fernandina. It is now available at Books Plus, The Book Loft, the Amelia Island Museum of History, and by visiting www.ameliaislander.com.

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in the garden

multi-pur multi-purpose mint Aromatic Corsican Mint makes a durable ground cover in place of grass, and it has a wonderful fragrance.

BY BETTY MORRELL

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ow that the holidays are over, it is time to turn our thoughts to the garden, or what I call “armchair gardening.” Perhaps you would like to start a new bed, or get rid of one, or maybe cut back on the amount of grass and put in ground cover. There are so many things you can do! Maintenancefree gardening is something to strive for; however, I have never really come up with a garden that is completely maintenance-free. There is always work to be done!

If you have an area in your yard where you would like to put ground cover instead of grass, consider Coriscan Mint (Mentha requienii).

It can take a lot of abuse—when you walk on it, it bounces back! However, this plant needs lots of moisture and shade. If you have a wet area, like a downspout, or low area where it is wet, this plant will do well. Give this happy, little mint sandy soil and dappled light. Like other mints, Corsican Mint is a creeper, and once it finds a spot it will fill in the spaces.

You can plant Corsican Mint between stepping stones or under the

TIP OF T HE M O N T H January is the time to plant bare root roses.

When planting, be sure the base of the plant is above ground. In February, prune your existing roses to knee high, they will put forth a wonderful display of new growth and color in spring and summer.

outside faucet where it will get moisture.

This mint is a great companion for an herb pot and produces tiny, pink flowers in mid-summer. Its fragrance is wonderful; just close your eyes and enjoy its aroma. You’ll think you have a glass of crème de menthe in front of you!

Corsican Sandwort is another great ground cover. It is a cousin to Irish Moss (Sagina). This little evergreen is a slow grower with a height of only 1 to 2 inches and bears tiny white flowers in late spring among its tiny dark green leaves.

Sandwort (Arenaria balearica) can be planted in sandy or normal soils. It likes normal to moist conditions. Plant it as a ground cover, and this plant will spread 12 to 18 inches, tolerating light

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foot traffic. You can divide these little plants in early spring or late fall, and they will slowly spread into a beautiful moss-like carpet of green leaves.

Have you tried the Weeping Pixie Loropetalum? This plant really shines when it comes to color. It is a dwarf weeping plant, 1 to 2 feet high by 4 to 5 feet wide, producing magenta ribbons in spring. It works well in containers, on slopes, or would be beautiful in a flower box in full sun to part shade. Flirt Nandina is also a dwarf, 1 to 2 feet high and 1.5 to 2 feet wide. Its mature growth is evergreen, with stunning deep red new growth. It likes full sun to part shade.

A big container with multiple plantings is a fine addition to your garden. Try a fine-leafed Cordyline in the middle of your container, with Purple Pixie Loropetalum, Cajun Blue Scaevola, Little Black Magic Dwarf Elephant Ear, and maybe a spider plant or two, or add whatever suits your fancy. This would be a pretty container combination.

As always, please e-mail me at bamorrell@aol.com with any questions.

Happy New Year, and Happy Gardening!

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eating scene

Peppers MEXICAN GRILL & CANTINA Using only the freshest ingredients, Peppers Mexican Grill serves up delicious Mexican food and tequila cocktails.

BY KAREN MILLER • PHOTO BY WILLIAM RASER

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he Garcia family has been serving up real Mexican food for many years. Hailing from Degollado, a small city in the eastern highlands of the Mexican state of Jalisco, the Garcias pride themselves on fresh ingredients and attention to detail in their busy restaurant, Peppers Mexican Grill & Cantina.

Degollado is known for its tequila, and manager Vanessa Garcia introduced me to two specialty tequila cocktails when I came in for dinner with my friend, Sherry. “You must try La Paloma,” said Vanessa. “It is made with tequila. It is what the Mexicans drink, the most popular in all of Mexico.” La Paloma is made with tequila, grapefruit soda, lime, and orange.

The rim of the glass is coated in a spicy chili powder. Sherry and I sampled this beverage, along with another tequila drink called Dynamite Margarita, an enormous cocktail made with 1800 coconut tequila, Midori, pineapple juice, sour mix, and coconut Malibu. Both drinks were wonderful, but La Paloma was our favorite. It is light and refreshing, and we could see why it was so popular.

While we sipped our drinks, we enjoyed Peppers wonderful appetizers—Tortilla Chips with Salsa, Chorizo con Queso, and their homemade Guacamole. Peppers makes all their dishes from scratch every day—the salsa is fresh and lively, bursting with cilantro, and their queso cheese and avocado dips are perfectly seasoned and delightful. I could live on Peppers’ dips!

For dinner, our server Jeff brought us two of Peppers’ most popular dishes – Mariachi, and Fajita Mexico. Mariachi features fresh grouper grilled and topped with juicy shrimp, sautéed onions, tomatoes, cilantro, and spicy jalapenos. Fajita Mexico is a sizzling fajita dish with grilled steak, chicken, shrimp, sautéed onions, bell peppers, and tomatoes, served with pico de gallo, sour cream, guacamole, flour tortillas, rice, and black beans.

Here’s where Peppers is the shining star of Mexican restaurants: the ingredients are fresh, and each dish is freshly made when you place your order. The grouper was perfectly cooked, spicy

and wonderful, the fajita tender and savory. Peppers gives their diners a lot of food, and I always have plenty to take home for dinner the next day.

For dessert, Vanessa suggested we try their Tres Leches Cake, and also Chocoflan, a new addition to their menu.

Tres Leches cake is a vanilla cake infused with three varieties of milk, and topped with a secret white frosting. It is moist and sweet, and served with a trio of syrup drizzles—chocolate, strawberry, and lime. It is one of my favorite Mexican desserts!

The Chocolflan is unique and also delicious, a chocolate cake topped with flan and baked in the oven, then served with whipped cream. A perfect ending to our fine meal.

Peppers is now offering a special Tequila Tasting Experience, a great way to get to know this complex spirit, distilled from the fermented juice of the Agave plant. For one price, your bartender will provide a tequila sampler, and explain the differences in the varieties, their tastes, and textures. Much like wine, tequila is a multifaceted and fascinating potion. This would be a great way to celebrate an evening with friends at Peppers—a tequila tasting, followed by a fine Mexican dinner. Peppers is located on Centre Street in downtown Fernandina Beach, and open seven days a week.

You can visit them at www.peppersmexican.com.

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dining out

Amelia Islander

dining guide 29 South ~ This eclectic bistro has it all; great ambiance, fantastic food, an extensive wine list and reasonable prices. The menu can best be described as traditional world cuisine with modern, whimsical twist, where award-winning executive chef and owner Scotty Schwartz paints a playground for the palette.

Choose from entrees including: lobster corn dogs with spicy horseradish ketchup spiked with ketel one vodka, seared scallops on green tea smoked thai curry nage topped with crispy calamari straws, and sweet tea brined smithfield farm pork chop on macaroni gratin with warm blackberry preserves. 29 South also features grilled pizzas, sandwiches, and nightly specials. 29 South Third Street, Historic Downtown, (904) 277-7919, www.29southrestaurant.com.

Bar Zin ~ Inspired by 30 years in the hospitality industry and numerous trips to Napa and Sonoma, our philosophy at Bar Zin is quite simple: create a fun relaxed upbeat indoor / outdoor atmosphere where friends and families can enjoy creative, fresh American bistro cuisine.

In addition, we offer a diverse beverage menu consisting of great wines, local brews, and Saki martinis. Whenever possible, it is our intention to utilize local farmers, local products, and local businesses to create a farm-to-table style menu. Our vision was to design a neighborhood atmosphere where everyone will feel welcome, whether you are enjoying a full meal, appetizers, or just stopping in for a cold beverage; a place that will attract a diverse clientele which in turn makes it a place where everyone will have a relaxing and fun time. www.barzin-bistrowinebar.com. Lunch, dinner, Sunday brunch. Major credit cards. 4924 First Coast Hwy at Palmetto Walk Shopping Village. (904) 310-6620.

Bonito Grill and Sushi ~ Bonito Grill & Sushi offers guests a unique dining experience with an “East meets West” fusion cooking style. Enjoy miso-rubbed Chilean Sea Bass, black bean & garlic Maine lobster, hoisin citrus glazed salmon, or one of our chef’s daily fusion specials.

Dine in the casual sushi bar area, or for a more elegant evening, select from our extensive wine list and indulge in the experience of our warm, contemporary dining room.

Monday through Saturday, join us for lunch, and try Bonito’s popular Bento lunch box. Our full bar, eclectic menu, and unique atmosphere will provide a new twist to your normal lunch or dinner routine. 614 Centre St. 261-0508. www.bonitogrillandsushi.com Lunch: MonFri 11:30am-2:30pm, Sat. 12:00-2:30pm, Dinner: 7 days, 5:30-9:30pm V/MC/AE. Brett’s Waterway Cafe ~ The only restaurant on the island where you can dine overlooking the Intracoastal Waterway, Brett’s offers a wide choice of seafood, chicken and beef with daily specials both at lunch and dinner.

The view of the water, the impeccable service and the refined ambiance will enhance your dining pleasure. The large rectangular bar overlooking the Fernandina Harbor

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Marina is a pleasant place to enjoy a drink. Open seven days. At the marina on Front Street. 261-2660. Open 7 days, Mon-Sat L, D, $$$, F. Café Karibo ~ Located on North 3rd St. just off Centre Street in the historic downtown district. It has a cozy interior with a funky, laid-back setting. It’s most striking feature is its naturally shaded outdoor dining patio. Great selection of sandwiches, salads, and soups for lunch.

Tasty nightly fresh fish specials, theme nights (Tue: Trivia with Angie. Prizes each night.), and live music in the patio most Friday and Saturday nights. Kid friendly.

Vegetarian items on the menu. Open: 11am–9pm Tue thru Sat; Sunday 11am–8pm with lunch menu specials; Mon 11am–3pm. Fresh-brewed beer available in the Café and in the brew pub—The Karibrew—located next door. Food prices are relatively low-lunch average $10 pp; dinner $20 pp (generous portions).

Le Clos ~ Located in Fernandina’s Historic District, Le Clos serves delicious Provençal dishes, by candlelight and music, in a charming, intimate, 1906 cottage. Patio garden seating available, weather permitting. Eclectic wine list. Monday-Saturday 5:30-9:00 PM. Reservations recommended. 30 South Second Street. (904)261.8100. www.leclos.com. D, $$$, B/W. Crab Trap ~ Nautical decor and friendly service makes for a casual, relaxing atmosphere. Dinner daily offers seafood—fried, grilled, broiled, or blackened—as well as steaks, chicken and oysters year round. Entrees $8.95 $18.95. Call for seasonal hours. Beer, wine, and cocktails.

Family owned and operated since 1979. 31 N 2nd Street, 261-4749. $$$ V/MC/D. David’s Restaurant ~ David’s Restaurant has an amazing Steakhouse & Seafood Menu, upscale atmosphere, and professional service, all for your dining pleasure. Relax in our comfortable leather lounge and peruse the Martini and full bar menu. Executive Chef Carey Todd and Sous Chef Wesley Cox offer mouthwatering creations, along with prime steaks, Filet Oscar, and our Signature 20 oz. Grilled Ribeyes, English Channel Dover Sole, Maine Lobster, Chilean Sea Bass, and a true Surf & Turf.

Desserts & breads are made on premises. Open 7 days.

The lounge opens at 5 pm and dinner begins at 6 pm in the main dining room. Young Adult menu available. No high chairs or boosters. Valet Parking Friday & Saturday.

Ladies Night on Thursday with Gabriel Arnold, Friday & Saturday with Aaron Bing. Call for current entertainment. Reservations highly recommended. 802 Ash Street. (904) 310-6049. Book your reservation online at www.AmeliaIslandDavids.com.

España ~ Featuring Old World cuisine from Portugal and Spain, España offers an intriguing menu in a comfortably elegant atmosphere in downtown Fernandina Beach. Owner/chef Roberto Pestana serves mouthwatering tapas like Grouper Ceviche, Portobello al La España, and Shrimp with Garlic, all served with España’s homemade bread. Entrees include a classic Seafood Paella, and a variety of fresh local seafood and meats. España also features an extensive wine list and an excellent homemade sangria. Available for private parties.

Reservations recommended. All major credit cards. Open 7 days. 261-7700. 22 South 4th Street. $$$, L, D, B/W. Florida House Inn ~ Enjoy Southern Cooking at its finest at Leddy’s Porch Bistro. Menu includes Southern Bistro Salads, Sandwiches, Soups, Buttermilk Fried Chicken, Collard Greens, Smoked Gouda Mac and Cheese, Fried Shrimp Po Boys, and much more.

Black Board specials daily. The Florida House Inn is located just off Centre Street in the historic district of Fernandina Beach. The inn is the oldest surviving hotel in the state of Florida and is listed in the National www.AmeliaIslander.com

Register of Historic Places. Open Wednesday – Saturday 11:30am - 2:30pm. Sunday Brunch from 10:00am - 2:30 pm. The mermaid Bar at the Florida House Inn is open nightly at 5pm. Daily drink specials and Open Mic Night every Thursday. 22 South Third Street, 904-491-3322. L, $$, F Gourmet Gourmet ~ Gourmet Gourmet is located between The Ritz-Carlton and AIP at the historical American Beach entrance, on the corner of Lewis Street and A1A. In addition to our fabulous selections of baked goods, appetizers, salads, & entrées to go, we also serve gourmet coffees/cappuccino/espresso with continental breakfast items, brunch, and lunch everyday. A bistrostyle dinner menu is served Monday 8am - 6pm; Tuesday – Friday 8am - 10pm; Saturday 9am - 10pm; Sunday 9am - 4pm. $$, B,L,D. Halftime Sports Bar ~ The place to go to catch the game. Amelia Island’s sports bar. Wings—21 sauces to choose from, burgers, sandwiches and more. Craft beer and specialty wine. Happy Hour weekdays 4-7pm. 2014 Golden Tee, shuffleboard, complimentary Wi-Fi. Trivia Nation every Wednesday 7-9pm.

Hoyt House ~ Enjoy an Authentic English Tea Experience at The Hoyt House Bed & Breakfast. Our menu has fresh Scones and Crumpets made about one hour before you arrive and are usually still warm. A perfect balance of sweet and savory with three different plates to choose from. Our signature Tea Sandwiches of Spiced Egg, Tarragon Chicken and the classic Cucumber are sure to please. For a different experience we also have a tray of English Cheeses and Truffle Pate.

Open daily Wednesday through Sunday from 12:30pm to 3pm and private parties of six or more on Monday & Tuesday. Trays range from $11.95 - $39.95. Full libations offered including Bellini Cocktail, Mimosa & Bloody Mary’s to complete your experience.

Reservations are required. 904-277-4300. Our menu is on-line at www.hoythouse.com. Located at 804 Atlantic Avenue on the corner of Center & Eighth streets in the Historic District.

Jack & Diane’s ~ Jack & Diane’s remains the love of the locals for Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner. Come explore “A world of Taste all in one Place” as it is affectionately known by guests from every corner of the globe. At the crossroads of comfort and quest, you will find each dish combines homespun recipes with global influences offering new discoveries in their signature concept of “adventurous dining”. The extensive five page menu presents such a great variety that they created a $5 tasting menu, so you can explore all your cravings at once. This cozy bistro nestled in a historic home circa 1862 offers a fun-loving, unique dining experience in what is now an artists’ sanctuary. Your senses will be filled with sights, sounds and tastes from the world over in this little island gem. Tastes that echo both tradition and adventure, it’s the memories a happy life are made of. www. jackanddianescafe.com Joe’s 2nd Street Bistro ~ Located in historic downtown Fernandina, Joe’s 2nd Street Bistro serves innovative cuisine in a relaxed, island atmosphere. Enjoy fresh seafood, game, and specialty dishes in a charming 1903 home, or outside in a New Orleans-inspired courtyard.

Jacksonville Magazine Top 25. Extensive wine list available. Reservations recommended. Major credit cards. 321-2558. Open seven days. D, $$$.

Kelley’s Courtyard Café ~ The newest addition to Fernandina Beach’s eclectic blend of restaurants. This family friendly Café offers homemade soups, salads and sandwiches in a warm and welcoming courtyard in Historic Downtown Fernandina Beach. On and Off site

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~ Flavors to Savor ~ Breakfast ~ Lunch ~ Dinner 321-1444 708 Centre Street • Downtown Fernandina Beach

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Lunch - Wed. – Fri. 11:30am - 2:30pm Sunday Brunch 10am - 2pm Southern Bistro Fare Mermaid Bar Open Daily at 5pm Drink Specials Nightly 22 SOUTH THIRD STREET 904-491-3322 WWW.FLORIDAHOUSEINN.COM

Le Clos serves dinner nightly by candlelight in a charming 1906 cottage.

Eclectic wine menu.

Reservations recommended.

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catering available. Please come and join us at Kelley’s we’re at 19 S. 3rd Street Fernandina Beach. (904) 432-8213 Lulu’s at the Thompson House ~ Lulu’s is more than just a sandwich shop! The dinner menu changes nightly to showcase the best available fresh, local seafood. Lunch features sandwiches, po’ boys, salads, and a wide selection of seafood “little plates.” Open for lunch and dinner Tues - Sat. Sunday Brunch from 10:30am - 3pm. Beer and wine available. Major credit cards. Reservations recommended. 11 South 7th Street. Historic Downtown Fernandina. www.lulusamelia.com. (904) 432-8394.

The Mustard Seed Cafe ~ Located inside Nassau Health Foods, The Mustard Seed is Amelia Island’s only organic eatery and juice bar, with an extensive, eclectic menu featuring vegetarian and vegan items.

Daily specials include local seafood, organic chicken and fresh organic produce. Salads, wraps, sandwiches, and soups are available—all prepared with The Mustard Seed’s impeccable style. Popular items are chicken or veggie quesadillas, grilled mahi or salmon over mixed greens and tuna melt with Swiss cheese and tomato.

Open for breakfast and lunch, 8 am - 3pm. Mon -Sat. NassauHealthFoods.net. 833 T. J. Courson Rd. (904) 277-3141.

PLAE ~ PLAE (People Laughing and Eating) features a brilliant and seductive atmosphere that accompanies an incomparable menu. Both the menu and the lounge are classic, with exciting twists and unexpected elements that tantalize all appetites. Make PLAE a must on your “to do” list. Located at The Spa & Shops at Amelia Island Plantation. (904) 277-2132. D, $$$, F. Sandy Bottoms ~ Casual dining, lunch and dinner menu, outside beach bar, tables and chairs in the sand on the beach, live entertainment almost every night, feet from the ocean. We offer seafood, sandwiches, salads, and home made pizzas. Full bar inside and outside.

Sliders Seaside Grill ~ The Caribbean on Amelia Island!

Slider’s offers fun dining for the whole family! Exotic seafood and steaks served to order are the specials of the house. Enjoy a beautiful oceanfront view inside, or on the patio, located steps from the beach. Open daily for lunch and dinner. 1998 S. Fletcher Ave. at Sadler Rd. (next to the roundabout). 277-6652. L, D, $$, F. Tasty’s Fresh Burgers & Fries ~ Amelia Island’s FRESH spot for great grub and even better atmosphere! Our burgers are 100% grass-fed Angus beef and the fries are hand cut. For our health conscious and PALEO customers, try a bunless option or a delicious turkey burger. And for all the herbivores, we offer a beautiful veggie burger chocked full of flavor! Relax and enjoy an icy cold beer or glass of wine in the casual indoor or outdoor seating. We offer free WI-FI and flat screen TV so you won’t miss your game! Corner of 8th and Centre Street in Historic Downtown Fernandina Beach. L, D, $, B/W. The Surf ~ Dine indoors or out on our huge, sundrenched deck with views of the ocean across the street.

The extensive menu features delicious seafood, steaks, burgers, wraps, salads and Boar’s Head sandwiches.

Daily specials include our famous all-you-can-eat wings (Wed. night) and lobster special all day Sunday.

Casual, fun atmosphere. Take-out available. Open daily from 11am. 29 TVs throughout. WIFI available.

Full service bar. Entertainment every night and weekend afternoons. 3199 S. Fletcher Ave. 261-5711.

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rediscover what matters Along the Atlantic coast lies a stretch of land that is like no otherâ&#x20AC;Ś And on that one hundred foot oceanfront lot is a pristine cottage that provides ample privacy while enjoying sensational sunrise views. This one of a kind home has a unique cottage character. The relaxed theme reigns from the moment you enter, with an open feel and playful colors. The ocean side of the home is lined with Anderson French doors covered with three-inch plantation shudders. Continuing the wood tone of the shudders is the handsome vaulted tongue & groove ceiling that connects the kitchen and den. This home features 3 bedrooms, 2 baths and 2 dens. It is the perfect place to create your family memories. Rediscover what really matters in life!

For more information on this exceptional property, contact Robin Rawls with Atlantic Properties at (912) 270-3239.

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AMELIA ISLAND LISTINGS AND SALES Private Paradise Situated on an acre plus overlooking Eganâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Creek Bluff and surrounded by lush landscaping, this home offers is a private paradise on a quiet cul-de-sac that is a ďŹ ve minute walk to the beach.

Upgrades including bamboo ďŹ&#x201A;ooring, granite counters in the kitchen and master bath, a glass living room with ďŹ&#x201A;oor to ceiling stone ďŹ replace, and multiple deck areas for dining, relaxing, or soaking in the hot tub. $385,000 #61265

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Meticulously restored 1904 home close to Centre St. Heart pine ďŹ&#x201A;oors and trim work, detailed window designs, and tall oak mantels blend smoothly with the modern elements of the kitchen, featuring top-of-the-line appliances, and the ďŹ rst ďŹ&#x201A;oor master suite and luxury master bath with a steam shower and Jacuzzi tub. Large closets, spacious laundry room, a garage, studio and brick courtyard round out this special home. #61339 $549,500

Deep Water Home on Eganâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Creek Well built, remodeled custom home with over 3,000 sq. ft. with generous rooms. Kitchen features granite counters, and center island with gas stove top. Extra large master suite overlooks creek. Living room has hardwood ďŹ&#x201A;oors, ďŹ replace and Peachtree sliding glass doors, which open to a deck with screened porch and hot tub. Private dock with deeded access. This is navigable water at all tides. #61722 $795,000

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Rated #1 Agents by an Independent Lab Email: amelia4sale@aol.com (904) 415-1002 - Cell (904) 261-0347 Office Custom-built 5BR/5BA oceanfront home MLS#60597 $2,890,000

Like new 4BR/2BA home in quiet Isle de Mai MLS#61241 $349,500

Well-built 4BR/3BA brick home with large patio MLS#60781 $250,000

1880 SOUTH FLETCHER AVENUE 4 bdrms/4.5 baths, 2838 sq. ft.

MLS# 59484 $1,399,000 THE BROWN HOUSE hallmarks oceanfront on Amelia Island.

Situated on scenic Highway A1A, you are bound to appreciate this section of Amelia's pristine shoreline & the short drive for your around town errands & the many ISLAND CONVENIENCES. After you've previewed this 3-story treasure with elevator & room for 4-car parking situated on a 75-foot wide lot, you'll want to venture out to take in some of the Island life that is close by. Within an easy bicycle ride from your front door is the naturesque EGAN'S CREEK GREENWAY - the ¾ora & fauna are breathtaking, 1,100-acre Fort Clinch State Park, the oceanfront ELIZABETH POINT LODGE - a wonderful spot for breakfast, plus the Atlantic Avenue Recreation Center with heated pool. There is also sidewalk all the way to the family YMCA & HISTORIC DOWNTOWN FERNANDINA BEACH with its quaint shopping district, the museum, the community theatre, casual & ½ne dining establishments & various houses of worship. Get ready to settle into Island-life as you're sure to appreciate the merits of this home & the special locale in which its situated. Competitively priced for today's realty market!

Lovely 3BR/2BA home in great neighborhood with pool & patio MLS#60852 $1,589,000 Quiet North End duplex with ocean views.

MLS#61381 $322,000

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904.556.3228 • pdtroxel@msn.com 1875 SYCAMORE LANE $1,950,000 Mediterranean villa in equestrian community on-island.

Unsurpassed sunsets over the marsh and ICW, 5 bedrooms, 5 full & 2 half baths. Pool house is one-of-a-kind w/rock façade, grotto, living area w/fireplace and guest quarters w/ morning kitchen. (MLS# 61550)

96294 HEATH POINT LANE $1,149,000 Large waterfront estate in gated community w/ pool & spa, private floating dock.

Chef’s kitchen w/ 2 ovens, 2 cooktops, warming drawer & wine cooler. 5 bedrooms, 4 full and 3 half baths, wood floors & tremendous flex space.

(MLS# 61540)

91027 TEAL COURT $190,000 Great value in Marsh Lakes with 3 bedrooms, three baths, master on main, open floor plan, built in bookcase, large kitchen and bonus over the 2 car garage.

Community pool and tennis.

(MLS# 61539)

66 OCEAN PLACE $885,000 7th floor ocean front villa with amazing penthouse views!

Rare 3 bedroom, 3 bath, close to Ritz and near miles of bike paths/shopping. Short term rentals allowed. Sold beautifully furnished. (MLS# 60827)

1873 OCEAN VILLAGE DRIVE $625,000 Quiet location and just steps to beach, Ocean Village home has 3BR/3.5BA, spacious kitchen and living space, huge bonus room and master on main level. Community pools and tennis. (MLS# 58924)

29 MARSH HAWK ROAD $1,195,000 Gorgeous, open floor plan home with all the bells and whistles situated on the most spectacular lots on AIP. Marsh, river and golf views, this 3BR/3.5BA home offers stone & hardwood floors and chef’s kitchen.

(MLS# 59978)

Excellence... yesterday, today & tomorrow.

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Anne Barbanel = Commitment Top Selling Century 21 Agent Northeast Florida Brokers Council

“Striving to be the best... when only the best will do!”

Call Anne Today ~ 904.583.0734 www.annebarbanel.com Lila Keim, Arletta Stewart, Raegan Heymann Paul & Karen Werling, and Carolyn Cherry 203 Centre St. • Fernandina Beach, FL 32034 KarenWerling@TeamWerling.com • 904.556.9549 www.FindNortheastFloridaHomes.com Luxury 4 bedroom home with 4,265 sq ft of living area on wooded 1.5 acre private homesite. Over looks course in the gorgeous gated community of Omni Amelia Island Plantation.

$990,000 61 SEA MARSH

John T. Ferreira & Son, Inc. 500 Centre Street • Amelia Island

996 OCEAN BLUFF DRIVE

AN OCEAN SOUND BEAUTY!! Just steps from the beautiful beaches of Amelia Island via the neighborhood walkway. This beautiful, well maintained home is open and airy with abundant natural light.Kitchen with 42" cabinets and self closing drawers. Living room with brick, wood burning fireplace and dental molding. Split bedroom plan. Tile and Plantation Shutters. 4 bedrooms, 2 full baths. MLS#61635 $429,000

96195 OYSTER BAY DRIVE

The Preserve at Summer Beach is a lovely gated community with pool and walking distance to the beach. Superbly appointed courtyard home with 4 BR and 4.5 BA. Great home for entertaining and maintenance free!

$624,900 95085 WILLET WAY Amelia Surf & Racquet Club condos are located on the Island’s south end near The Ritz-Carlton and several golfing options. Complex is direct oceanfront with pools & tennis courts. Perfect for 2nd home or resort rental.

Stunning custom built OYSTER BAY home with no details overlooked.

Kitchen includes keeping room w/fireplace & breakfast nook, granite counters, custom cabinets, dbl ovens, huge walk-in pantry & wood floors.

1st floor master w/separate sitting area & master bath has a Jacuzzi tub. 2 other bedrooms & bath complete this floor. 2nd floor consists of guest room & bath & bonus/game room large enough to split into 2 bedroooms.

Paver drive & walk-ways, 3-car garage, central vac, 3 heat pumps. Located in gated, yacht club community. MLS#61612 $545,000

LOT 17 LANCEFORD LANE

STARTING AT $215,000 AMELIA SURF & RACQUET CLUB

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Office: 904-557-9902 Cell: 904-557-5733 Fax: 877-455-7110 NMLSID#: 316314 ddilallo@primelending.com www.ddilallo.primelending.com 9900 Amelia Island Parkway - Suite 400 • Fernandina Beach, FL 32034

Beautiful lot overlooking Lanceford Creek -- 2.55 acres! Buildable area approximately 102' by 300' with peninsula out to the creek area. Dock in place. Bring your house plans, builder and boat. Within the gates of Oyster Bay in Lanceford Creek Plantation. Community offers pool, tennis, clubhouse and marina w/dining, pool and workout room.

MLS#60646 $395,000

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Amelia Island’s

Lasata Place

Enter

along the winding paver drive beneath century-old live oak trees festooned with Spanish moss… past the Conservatory Studio… and around the bend…to Lasata Place – a private Amelia Island estate overlooking the Intercoastal Waterway and the Amelia River…

The attention to detail and fine craftsmanship lavished on this distinctive custom built home are evident and define Lasata Place’s uniqueness and character.

Lasata Place is located on the original site of Amelia Island’s Gerbing Gardens, an historical treasure trove of one-of a kind camellias now cataloged by the Smithsonian Institute. Lasata Place continues the traditions with lush landscaping that incorporates many of Gerbing Garden’s original plantings of azaleas and camellias.

For more information on this exclusive property, call Julie Newton Bennett with Coldwell Banker at 904-753-2437

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Sterling

Laily Schlegel (904) 415-8256

You Deserve the h Best!

3391 S. Fletcher Ave., Amelia Island Laily2@aol.com www.LailySellsAmelia.com

For Ocean Front, Marsh Front & Resort Properties Call Laily!

DUNES CLUB VILLA AIP

Marcy Mock Amelia Island ~ Nassau County Board of Realtors Top Producer

~ Featured Listings ~ • 3,312 sq. ft. 4 BR/4 BA with study on oceanfront • Four balconies of 850 sq. ft. allow for sunset and sunrise views • Island kitchen with granite counters • Limestone flooring • Spacious, light & bright on 4th floor • Extensive quality built-ins • Private entrance from elevator • 2 under building garage storage • $1,400,000 MLS#60643

OCEAN CLUB VILLA AIP

• 3,240 sq. ft . villa on 6th floor • 4 spacious BR and 4 full BA • On signature green of Omni AIP Ocean Golf Course • Two large terraces with ocean views • Water Softener • Split floorplan provides option of using 4th bedroom as Office/den • 2 garage spaces and storage • Chef ’s kitchen with center island • Walk to AI private club • $1,750,000 MLS#60184

PRICED TO SELL!!

Call Laily for information on a unique 3 BR, 3 BA condo located in Amelia Island Plantation Resort.

CARLTON DUNES AT SUMMER BEACH

Located north and adjacent to The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island.

These fabulous oceanfront condominiums feature beautiful custom appointments, large square footage and membership to The Golf Club of Amelia Island. Oceanfront and golf course views are incredible!

These units start at $1,325,000.

OCEAN PLACE AT SUMMER BEACH

Located on the south side of The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island. These wonderful condominiums offer the per- fect get-away. Competitive pricing, fabulous floor plans, beautiful views, as well as rental potential have made Ocean Place a “must have” for potential owner-investors. These units start at $559,000 and are direct oceanfront.

Rent a beautiful Ocean Place unit.

View virtual at www.vrbo.com. #224773

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96153 LIGHT WIND DRIVE Enjoy all that Oyster Bay Harbour has to offer when you move into this lovely 3 bed, 3 bath single level home featuring two en suites, an office/study and spacious bonus room all on a tranquil tree lined street that echoes “old” Florida. MLS#60076 $399,000

BETSIE HUBEN NEW

4716 YACHTSMAN DR

betsie.huben@gmail.com • 919-333-0836

Immaculate home in Summer Beach.

Great room opens to heated and cooled lanai. Breakfast room nestled by a bay window and open to lanai.

Kitchen has Corion countertops and tile floors. New water softener and gas fireplace. MLS#60998 $425,000

NEW

2706 STONEY CREEK DR Immaculate home with split bedroom plan in lovely Stoney Creek. Open kitchen with Corian counters and tile floor. Screened patio backs to preservation area.

Close to community pool, and shopping. MLS#61679 $124,500.

96042 LANCEFORD LN

GATED COMMUNITY

Large open foyer with spiral staircase.

Master bedroom downstairs, two bedrooms and one baths upstairs, bonus room and bath. Hardwood floors, tiled kitchen. 2 car garage.

MLS# 59382 $349,000

DUPLEX

1596 PARK LANE Enjoy this 3 BR/2 BA, 1,954 sq. ft. end unit townhome in Amelia Park. Plenty of natural light and in excellent condition. Located on the main park, close to everything, in great neighborhood. 2 car garage, double front porches, master bedroom on first floor. MLS#61090 $312,000

MICHELE HOLBROOK holbrook66@msn.com • 904-583-1900

2955 FIRST AVE Duplex just a block from the beach.

Good rental income. Inside front unit recently repainted. Back unit has raised deck that backs to private wooded area. MLS# 59876 $225,000

96348 BAY VIEW DRIVE Southern charm, 4,139 sq. ft., 5 BR/5.5 BA home in Oyster Bay. Full suite above 3 car garage. Fenced in-ground pool with a lovely patio overlooking the lake. Membership is available to the yacht club. Great family home with lots of upgrades and storage. MLS#60782 $609,000

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Sterling

3391 South Fletcher Avenue Fernandina Beach, FL 32034

5472 First Coast Highway Amelia Island, FL 32034 www.chaplinwilliams.com

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he Amelia Island Nature Center at the Omni Amelia Island Plantation Resort is a great place for an outdoor adventure. I am amazed at how many tours and programs it offers. Its young naturalists, Levi Welling and Brett Hartmann, agreed to take me on a birding excursion around the resort recently, so I arrived at the center early one morning to peruse its well-stocked retail shop and meet some of the animals that reside there.

Rescued animals, such as squirrels, are cared for and let back into the wild when they are well enough to make it on their own. A new addition to the critter family is Mickey, a baby possum that was the cutest little thing! A new kitten has also recently made its home at the center, and visitors can see several varieties of turtles, fish, and even snakes.

Amelia Island Plantation is an Audubon birding location, and a fine place to see some rare and common species of birds. My personal tour began with a borrowed copy of Sibley’s Guide to Birds and a pair of binoculars. We stepped out onto the deck at the Nature Center, which overlooks a lake, and we saw some common species such as Blue Jays and some songbirds. Brett and Levi then loaded me into a golf cart, and we headed for the golf course, one the best places for birding at the Plantation.

There we saw many kinds of birds—Cormorants, Anhingas, and several types of ducks. A Red Shouldered Hawk flew high above us, searching for prey, while the cormorants dove deep into the water for fish. The anhingas perched on branches, drying their wings in the warm sun. Levi pointed out that anhingas don’t have oil on their feathers like other water birds, so they must dry out in between their jaunts into the water.

From there we took several roads through the neighborhoods of the Plantation to visit other water areas alive with birds and ducks. Brett showed me how to use my binoculars to search within the trees and see the elusive Black Crowned Night Heron.

The two naturalists also showed me how to identify the various species of ducks.

Throughout the trip, I learned to spot Hooded Mergansers, Wood Ducks, Mallards, and Muscovy Ducks. They also took me to a small pond located across the street from the Property Owners Clubhouse. There we saw the beautiful and intriguing Roseate Spoonbills, and some rather rare Wood Storks. Brett and Levi explained that the pink color of the spoonbills comes from their diet of crustaceans; the deeper the color of the feathers, the older the bird is. Wood Storks used to be on the endangered list, but they have made a comeback recently.

The end of our one-hour tour put us at Drummond Point Park, near the vast marsh at the Plantation, where we saw Great Blue Herons, Snowy Egrets, and White Ibis. In all, we saw over twenty species of beautiful birds, and I learned a lot about them and their pristine environments. To reserve a spot on one of their numerous birding or other eco friendly tours, call the Amelia Island Nature Center at (904) 261-6161.

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