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Again this year, festival organizers are offering another star-studded series of concerts, beginning with jazz and classical trumpeter Wynton Marsalis, leader of the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra.

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In its first season 17 y ears ago, the Amelia I sland Chamber Music Festival came into being with a compact two-w eek schedule in early J une, and it was a fabulous for tnight.

Concerts were staged at one of Amelia Island’s singular venues almost every night, but if you had already left for the summer or happened to be away in June, you missed the entire event.

As many will r emember, the reason for the June schedule was that a ne w festival like ours couldn’t compete for world-class talent in the middle of the winter symphony season because performers had alr eady made commitments, and nobody kne w what to expect on Amelia Island. How much has changed in the past fe w years. As an illustration of ho w the AICMF has become one of the nation ’s foremost chamber music festiv als, the festival schedule now includes a full slate of concerts running from January to May. Again this year, festival organizers are offering another star-studded series of concerts, beginning with jazz and classical trumpeter Wynton Marsalis, leader of the J azz at Lincoln Center O rchestra. Also appearing on Amelia Island during this extraordinary season are violinist Joshua Bell, pianist Emanuel Ax, the Miro Quartet, and Amelia Island favorites like the Dover Quartet and Anne Akiko Meyers. Be sure to catch one of these world-renowned performers in concert this year at one of Amelia Island’s intimate venues.

Once again, we offer our congratulations to General and Artistic Director Christopher Rex, the inspiration of the AICMF, who has guided the festival to its current heights. He continues to attract the finest talent in the world of classical music to Amelia Island, while putting together a chamber music season of invigorating programming that always delights and surprises. We also want to acknowledge AICMF Executive Director Dr. Joe Marasco, who has been so important in establishing the schedule as a premier event and building the community support that makes the festival possible. We are grateful to the local businesses, generous donors, and tireless volunteers who make each season such a resounding success.

In addition this month, we take a look at some recent successes at White Oak Conservation in raising endanger ed species like whooping cranes and cheetahs to help reverse their dwindling populations; enjo y another “F ernandina Faces” from Dickie Anderson on Linda Wendt, a lifelong lo ver of dogs who is a dedicated volunteer with Nassau Humane Society and Soft Touch Pet Therapy; feature another interesting “Eyes in the Skies” installment on Great Horned Owls during their Amelia Island nesting season; share a “Backyard Adventure” on “paddling into the past ” at an ar chaeological site on Talbot Islands State Parks; and much, much more.

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JANUARY2019 11 Cover Story 2019 AMELIA ISLAND CHAMBER MUSIC FESTIVAL

With its eighteenth season beginning this month, the Amelia Island Chamber Music Festival presents an exceptional line-up of musicians that is loaded with star power, including the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis, Joshua Bell, and Emanuel Ax.

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With recent successes in raising whooping cranes and cheetahs, White Oak Conservation continues its painstaking efforts to save endangered species from extinction.

A dog lover since childhood, Linda Wendt volunteers with the Nassau Humane Society and visits the sick with her dog, Onie, as part of Soft Touch Pet Therapy.

With their nesting season in January, Great Horned Owls on and around Amelia Island can be heard calling loudly to their mates as they prepare a nest for egg-laying.

With the Friends of Talbot Islands State Parks and Kayak Amelia, a presentation on local archaeological finds turns a day on the water into a paddle into the past.

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THE ★ COME OUT on ★ AMELIA ISLAND ★ With its eighteenth season beginning this month, the Amelia Island Chamber Music Festival presents an exceptional line-up of musicians that is loaded with star power.

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ntering its eighteenth season in 2019, the Amelia I sland Chamber Music Festival has become one the world ’s foremost chamber music ev ents. Since 2001, the festiv al has wowed audiences with chamber music concerts of classical and alternative genres, and this y ear’s events are packed with star power. “Presenting the Jazz at Lincoln Center O rchestra with Wynton Marsalis, Joshua Bell, and Emanuel Ax in a single season clearly reflects our status as one of the nation’s premier festivals,” says Dr. Joseph Marasco, AICMF’s Executive Director. “The addition of such internationally r ecognized stars, with Amelia audience favorites like the D over Quartet and Anne Akiko Meyers, will make 2019 our greatest season yet!”

Amelia Island’s beautiful churches and the Historic Nassau County Courthouse provide charming, intimate settings for the majority of the festiv al’s concerts, enabling attendees to

sit near the concer t stage. The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia I sland and the Omni Amelia Island Plantation Resort provide larger venues. The array of internationally acclaimed artists who have headlined the festival in recent years includes Yo-Yo Ma, Itzhak Perlman, Pinchas Zukerman, Joshua Bell, Chick Corea, Bela Fleck, and Chris Thile.

“Clearly, we have enjoyed a glorious past, and our future is even more exciting,” says Marasco. “And in so doing, the Amelia Island Chamber Music Festival has woven itself into the cultural fabric of northeastern Florida and the surrounding region.”

The force behind the success of the festiv al is Christopher Rex, Artistic Director and recently retired principal cellist with the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra. He joined the or chestra in 1979, the same year in which he became the first cellist ever to win the string prize in the biennial Young Artists Competition

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Elizabeth Pridgen

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of the National Federation of Music Clubs. Since then, he has appeared as a recitalist and chamber musician across the nation, including the New York Philharmonic, Lincoln Center, and Carnegie Hall.

A vacationer on Amelia I sland, Rex won the hear ts of a group of Fernandina Beach women who loved chamber music.

With Rex’s vision and contagious enthusiasm, the first season was launched in 2001 with a budget of only $50,000, raisedyba group of generous donors and corporate sponsors. Grants from the Rayonier Advanced Materials Foundation, Florida Division of Cultural Affairs, Community F oundation of N ortheast Florida, National Endowment for the Arts, and CBC National Bank, as well as generous corporate contributions from several local businesses, help support the festival.

“Individual contributions and ticket sales account for the majority of our funding, ” says R ex. “But truly, we are a volunteer-driven festival. The support of this community and our volunteers has propelled the festival’s success.”

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RENOWNED MIRÓ QUARTET AT AMELIA BAPTIST CHURCH

On January 18 at 7:30 p.m. the 2019 AICMF season opens with the M iró Quartet featuring clarinetist R omie de G uiseLanglois at Amelia Baptist Church. The Miró has been awarded first prizes at sev eral national and international competitions, including the Banff International String Quartet Competition and the Naumburg Chamber Music Competition. In 2005, the Miró became the first ensemble ever to be awarded the coveted Avery Fisher Career Grant. An avid chamber musician, Ms. de Guise-

Romie de Guise-Langlois

Langlois has appeared in the concer t series of the M etropolitan Museum of Art, Philadelphia Chamber Music Society, Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center, and many more.

The program features pieces by Schubert, Dvorak, Ippolito, and Beethoven, along with Johannes Brahms’ Clarinet Quintet in B minor, Op. 115, one of four chamber wor ks by Brahms that features the clarinet as a primar y instrument. “Romie de Guise-Langlois is a rising star in the chamber music world,” says Rex. “She’s performed at Lincoln Center and play ed with the Dover Quartet. We’re very excited to have her with us this year.”

On January 19, de G uise-Langlois will per form again, along with E lizabeth Pridgen and Christopher R ex, at Story & Song Bookstore Bistro, which includes a luncheon at 11:30 a.m., followed by the concert at 12:30 p .m. Pianist Elizabeth Pridgen has established a distinguished car eer as a soloist and chamber musician. She has appeared in concerts at Carnegie’s Zankel Hall and Weill Recital Hall, Spivey Hall in Atlanta, the “Rising Stars Series” at the Ravinia Festival in Chicago, and in recitals throughout the U.S. and Europe. Along with Rex, the trio will perform a program featuring the music of Beethoven, Bruch, S’Rivera, and Brahms. “The atmosphere of this concert will be fun and casual,” says Rex. “And concert-goers are sure to feel at home in this intimate setting.”

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and artistic director of Jazz at Lincoln Center , is a legendar y jazz trumpeter and composer. He is the world’s first jazz artist to perform and compose acr oss the full jazz spectr um, from its New Orleans roots to bebop and modern jazz. H e also has composed a violin concerto and four symphonies to introduce new rhythms to the classical music canon.

In 1983, he became the first and only ar tist to win both classical and jazz Grammys in the same year, and he repeated that feat in 1984. I n 1997, Mr. Marsalis became the first jazz musician ever to win the Pulitzer Prize for Music for his oratorio “Blood On The Fields.” “Wynton Marsalis is a virtuoso classical and jazz trumpeter who has the ability to shift in both of those genres,” says R ex. “We played together for the first time at Morehouse College in Atlanta during the early 80s. I t was the Haydn Trumpet Concerto, conducted by Robert Shaw. We’re so pleased to have Marsalis with us this year!”

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JOSHUA BELL RETURNS TO FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH

Joshua Bell returns to the AICMF this y ear on February 1 at F irst Baptist Church at 7:30 p .m. for an unforgettable program that includes works by Brahms, Grieg, and Prokofiev’s Violin Sonata No. 2 in D major, Op. 94a. This highly classical piece was based on the composer ’s own Flute Sonata in D major, which he transformed into a violin sonata in 1943. Bell will also per form additional works which will be announced from the stage. With a career spanning more than 30 years as a soloist, chamber musician, r ecording artist and conductor, Bell is one of the most celebrated violinists of his era. H e has

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recorded more than 40 CDs, garnering G rammy, Mercury, Gramophone and Echo Klassik awards. He also is the recipient of the pr estigious Avery Fisher Prize. “I’ve known Bell for years,” says Rex. “He loved being here in 2015 and was eager to return.”

THE DOVER QUARTET AT AMELIA BAPTIST CHURCH

The internationally acclaimed Dover Quartet, AICMF’s Quartet-in-Residence, will host a master class/concer t on February 23 at Amelia Baptist Church at 11 a.m. This class is free and open to the public, but you’ll need to reserve a ticket.

The Dover will be mentoring promising young musicians from the Jacksonville area. Hailed as the next Guarneri Quartet, the ensemble was catapulted to international star dom following a stunning sw eep of the 2013 B anff Competition. N amed Cleveland Quartet Award winner for the 2016/17 and 2017/18 seasons and awarded the Avery Fisher Career Grant in March 2017, the D over has become one of the most in-demand ensembles in the world. The Dover will perform more than 100 concerts throughout North America and E urope during the current season, including February 24 at 3 p.m. at the Historic Nassau County Courthouse here on Amelia Island, and again on April 6 at 5 p.m. at Amelia Baptist Church.

The Dover’s February 24 program includes works by Tchaikovsky and Schuber t, along with M ason Bates’ From Amber Frozen. Grammy-nominated American composer of symphonic music, Bates is distinguished by his innovations in orchestration and large-scale form, and is best kno wn for his

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expansion of the orchestra to include electronics. “The Dover is eager to bring the music of a young living composer to Amelia Island,” says Rex. “And we’re very pleased that the D over has agreed to be our Quartet-in-Residence for three more years.”

On March 3, Philip Pan and his Viper violin will present a family concert at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Nassau County’s Robert’s Learning & A chievement Center at 3 p .m. This captivating concert is sure to be a hit with the young and young at heart, featuring light classical and popular music. The Viper is an inno vative electric violin br oadly embraced b y many violinists for its ability to expand the boundaries of musical tone. “I was attracted to the Viper by its stunning appearance, enormous range, and great sound,” says Pan. “After owning my 7-string for a fe w months, I hav e come to r ealize that this is a true artist’s instrument of the level of the finest old Italian, acoustic violins.”

“Pan was Concer tmaster of the J acksonville Symphony Orchestra for 33 y ears before retiring in 2017, ” says R ex.

“During that time, he also appeared as soloist with the Boston Pops, the Albany and Schenectady S ymphonies, and the Bach Aria Festival in Stony Brook, N.Y., and in addition to his v ast career, he’s really great with the kids,” says Rex. “He’s amiable and energetic, and he is sur e to keep families spellbound with his performance.”

Also on March 3 at the O mni Amelia Island Plantation Resort at 5 p .m., “classical” music steps aside for the B alsam Range Bluegrass Band of w estern North Carolina. Balsam Range, an awar d-winning bluegrass band, combines banjo, mandolin, fiddle, bass, guitar, and v ocals, and is one of the

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genre’s most awar d-winning groups in r ecent years. “Balsam Range has headlined major festivals from coast to coast, selling out venues across the nation and appearing multiple times at the G rand Ole Opry,” says R ex. “Presenting the best of bluegrass is one the ways the AICMF tries to r each a broader audience, by including different genres of music of the v ery finest quality. One thing that a lot of people still might not realize about chamber music is that it isn ’t all ‘classical’ music.

Chamber means music per formed without a conductor , in a smaller venue.”

PIANO VIRTUOSO EMANUEL AX AT AMELIA PLANTATION CHAPEL

On March 22, the gr eat piano vir tuoso Emanuel Ax comes to Amelia P lantation Chapel at 7:30 p .m. with a program of wor ks by Brahms, G. B enjamin, Schumann, Ravel, and Chopin, including Chopin ’s Nocturne in B major, Op. 9. Ax made his N ew York debut in the Young Concert Artists Series, and he captur ed public attention in 1974 when he won the first Arthur Rubinstein International Piano Competition in Tel Aviv. In 1975, he won the Michaels Award of Young Concert Artists, followed four years later by the coveted Avery Fisher Prize.

“Ax and I attended J uilliard at the same time, ” says Rex. “He’s one of my fav orite pianists. He’s elegant and po werful, but with such a delicate touch. H e is consider ed one of the greatest artists of his generation.”

On March 31 at 5 p .m. at P rince of P eace Lutheran Church, the Christiana Piano Quartet will perform a program

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called “Czechmates,” cleverly named b y Rex. The concert features two extraordinary pieces by Czech composers Dvorak and Smetana. Christiania’s artists include J ulie Coucheron, piano, her brother David Coucheron, violin, Julianne Lee, 2nd violin, and Rex, cello. “The group decided to name themselves the “Chistiania Quartet since David and Julie are from Norway, and ‘Christiania’ was the name of the capital befor e it was changed to Oslo. It was the perfect title for our piano quar tet since ‘Chris’ was part of the name,” laughs Rex. The program includes Dvorak’s Piano Quartet No. 2, Op. 87, and Smetana’s Piano Trio in G Minor, Op. 15, a moving and powerful work that was written in memory of the composer’s daughter.

David Coucheron is concer tmaster of the A tlanta Symphony Orchestra. He has performed as a soloist with the BBC Symphony Orchestra, Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra, and Oslo Philharmonic Orchestra and performed solo recitals at Carnegie Hall, London’s Wigmore Hall and the K ennedy Center. Julianne Lee is principal second violinist of the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra. Prior to joining the ASO in 2017, she served as assistant principal second violin of the Boston Symphony Orchestra. Julie Coucheron has won first prizes at competitions in Italy, Germany and the U.S. S he has worked with Lazar Berman, Claude Frank, Emanuel Ax, and Vladimir Feltsman and toured internationally.

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The 2019 season wraps up with festiv al favorite, Anne Akiko Meyers, along with J ason Vieaux, performing at

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The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia I sland on M arch 31 in a concer t featuring violin and classical guitar . Meyers is one of today ’s most in-demand violinists, per forming as guest soloist with the world’s top orchestras, presenting ground-breaking recitals, commissioning and performing new music, and releasing bestselling recordings.

Grammy-winner Jason Vieaux won the 2015 Grammy Award for B est Classical I nstrumental Solo. His solo r ecitals have been a featur e at ev ery major guitar series in N orth America and at many of the impor tant guitar festivals in Asia, Australia, Europe and Mexico. “We are so lucky to have Meyers appear again this y ear,” says Rex. “She is a tr ue friend of the festival, and by far one of the most play ed artists in classical music today. And Vieaux ranks among the elite of today ’s classical guitarists.”

Education programs are the core of the AICMF’s mission in promoting chamber music to people of all generations.

Music education, the B eth Newdome Fellowship, Master Classes, a S pring Institute, and S trings Education are just a few of the ways the festiv al gives back to the community .

“Our goal in bringing music education to concert attendees, students, and aspiring young musicians has been an important part of our festival since 2001,” says Rex. “There are so many more exciting projects coming that embrace the music and the spirit of the people who lo ve and support the AICMF. It just keeps getting better!”

For complete schedule of concerts and to purchase tickets to the Amelia I sland Chamber M usic Festival, visit www . ameliaislandchambermusicfestival.com.

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Cummer Amelia, in par tnership with Fernandina Beach Branch Library, will host a fr ee lecture series in J anuary, February, and M arch. The Cummer Museum extends its membership to Amelia Island through Cummer Amelia to encourage inter est in and suppor t of the visual ar ts through social and educational programs in Nassau County and at the museum. These programs promote the m useum’s mission and cultural significance in the community .

Members participate in various activities that connect them with other ar t and garden enthusiasts in Nassau.

This three-part lecture series, presented by Dr. Debra Murphy, the inaugural chair of the Department of Art and Design at the U niversity of North Florida, will kick off the museum’s 2019 roster of ev ents. In these lectur es, Dr. Murphy will explore some of the most spectacular flowerings of creativity in the history of ar t: Florence: The Cradle of the Renaissance, January 24; R ome as a Center for the Ar ts, February 28; and Caravaggio and the Drama of Baroque Art, March 28. All ev ents are at 2 p .m. at the Fernandina Beach Branch Library.

To register or for mor e information, visit www.cummermuseum.org/join-us/ cummer-amelia.

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For over a decade, Amelia Island Restaurant Week has been one of the most anticipated events on the island. Now in its eleventh year, this year’s 10-day culinary showcase will feature a selection of Amelia Island’s award-winning and popular dining establishments. From January 18-27, 2019, diners can enjoy prix-fixe menus for lunch ($12) and dinner ($21, $31, or $41), with a variety of different restaurants participating in each.

“Amelia Island is home to a surprising and growing number of award-winning local restaurants, from fivestar dining to beachfront shrimp shacks. We’re a small island with a big appetite,” says Gil Langley, president and CEO of the Amelia Island Convention and Visitors Bureau. “Locals and visitors alike look forward to Restaurant Week every year, since it is a perfect time to have a taste of the Island’s culinary scene.”

Among the special events planned are the Wednesday, January 16 Tribute to Coastal Treasures Opening Dinner and Wine Reception, featuring four courses and a complimentary gift at Coast at The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island. Restaurant Week will conclude Saturday, January 26 with dinner at the Omni Amelia Island Plantation Resort. Visit www.ameliaisland.com/yummy for menus, restaurant listings, and special event information.

SOUTHERN LIVING NAMES CRANE ISLAND ITS 2019 IDEA HOUSE

Southern Living Magazine selected Amelia I sland’s Crane Island as home for its 2019 Southern Living Idea House. Since the 1980’s, just one location across the Southeast U.S. is chosen annually for a model home to sho wcase creative ideas and inspiration in home design. “This milestone mar ks an impor tant chapter not just in the story of Crane Island, but for the gr eater Amelia Island community as w ell,” says Crane Island president and co-developer Jack Healan. The Idea House is expected to open for public tours in M ay 2019 with a por tion of the ticket sales to benefit the Amelia Island Museum of History.

The award-winning design team, which includes Historical Concepts, Riv erside Homes, and interior designer H eather Chadduck Hillegas, will present a 4,540 squar e foot quintessential Lowcountry home with hints of local inspiration fr om the historic homes of downtown Fernandina Beach. Situated on the Intracoastal Waterway, cornerstone features include an open floor plan with four bedr ooms, including a master suite on the main lev el, an upstairs bunkr oom, and a guest suite abo ve the garage. Highlights include a hidden pantr y, mudroom, wine bar, elevator, and a bifold sliding glass wall to maximize waterfront views. To see a rendering and learn more about Crane Island, visit www.craneisland.com.

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ulie and M ark Delfs, both local artists, were looking for a larger studio where they could be mor e creative and accommodate more students. They didn’t set out to cr eate a village—it basically created itself! When they saw the space at 2188 S adler Road, they pondered the idea of opening an ar t gallery, in addition to a studio. Last July, the couple signed a lease on the former Rowesville Cottages next to Amelia ’s Attic Furniture, rebranding the property “Artisan Village” based on the small village feel of the cottages in the space.

In September, they opened their galler y, which includes the wor k of 12 r esident artists: Renee Martin, Erma Brutscher, Kendyl Porter, Lisa Chaffman, Andrea Lee, Deni Karpowich, Donna Whiddon, Charli Leniston, Lynne Pilkerton, Jamie Palmer, Nico Ramos, and Walter Bridges.

Julie is w ell-known around the island for her use of r esin-epoxy and acrylic mixtures to create ocean-inspired artwork, including her popular jellyfish series. She also teaches beginner classes in resin-epoxy pouring thr ee times a week. Mark is not only a painter but also a cartoonist, whose work has been

published in the N ews-Leader. He works full-time as a fr eelance graphic designer and dir ector of mar keting for Artisan Village and the F ernandina Beach Shrimp Festival.

Artisan Village also hosts community events and musical per formances, fostering a unique, cr eative atmosphere for resident artisans and visitors. The artists display a mixt of ar t forms, including acrylic paintings, je welry, resin-epoxy creations, encaustic wor ks, handmade furniture, photography, sculpture, pottery, accessories and gifts, oils, abstract ar twork, mixed media, shadow boxes, plus traditional and fine art. Artisan Village offers studio space, art classes in many disciplines, and a monthly Village Art Show where artists can display their work. January’s show is entitled “The Nude Year.” They also participate in the second S aturday Artrageous Artwalk.

Artisan Village is open Tuesday – Friday from 10 a.m. to 6 p .m., and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 5 p .m.. For more information, call (904) 491-2180, email info@artisanvillageamelia.com, or visit www.artisanvillageamelia.com.

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ave Mumbauer moved his family fr om Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania to the Amelia Island area six years ago. “My wife and I were looking for a place with a small-town vibe, and the community here has embraced us. We’ve embraced them back.” Dave—who works from his home office in Yulee—is a loan officer for the J acksonville branch of C ross Country Mortgage, a national company. “Our mission,” Dave explains, “is to provide clients with the best possible advice and benefit for their financial needs while facilitating a straightfor ward, stress-free mortgage process for buyers, sellers, and realtors.”

Cross Country Mortgage handles all types of r esidential mortgages, whether ne w construction or existing r esidences.

“We are very flexible,” says Dave. “If regulations allow it, we can do it.” Dave specializes in working with Nassau County clients, often meeting with them at the Nassau County Chamber of Commerce conference room or at Starbucks. “I came from the logistics and supply chain business, where I worked 24/7,” says Dave. “I travelled for work, and I was just not at home with my family enough.”

Since moving to Yulee, Dave and his wife, K elly, have become active with their children’s schools and extracurricular activities. All three of their childr en are soccer play ers. Dave also is an activ e member of the N assau County Chamber of Commerce. He loves having a home office, which gives him flexibility to work his own hours—like after the kids are in bed!

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lizabeth Pointe Lodge looks as if it had been built 150 years ago for a seafaring captain from New England. In fact, the charming inn was built b y David and Susan Caples in 1992 and operated by them until 2014, when they sold it to Jim and Gay Dunlop, who previously owned the Hamilton Turner Inn in Savannah. The Dunlops and their son, Brandon, purchased Elizabeth Pointe when Jim and Gay moved to Amelia Island.

Jim and Gay are now retired from both Elizabeth Pointe and Amelia Island Vacations, and Brandon and his wife, Tarah, run the businesses.

The inn is cozy and warm, with a coastal ambience, and the guest r ooms are charming and comfor table. The inn, located on the ocean near Main Beach, has a spectacular porch overlooking the beach that is perfect for morning coffee or an afternoon cocktail. The Pointe Restaurant offers dining on the broad wraparound porch, and it is open to the public every day for breakfast and lunch. A special S unday Brunch is offered one Sunday each month. Guests may order picnic lunches for outings on the island.

Brandon, who wor ked in risk management for HSBC Bank, says it was natural that he and Tarah would transition to the hospitality business, giv en his family backgr ound. He and Tarah love owning the inn and managing 40 pr operties for Amelia I sland Vacations Property Management Service.

The couple is active in the community, and Tarah serves on the board of the Amelia Island Museum of History.

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n 2018, ex citing things w ere happening at White Oak Conservation on the S t. Marys River in Yulee. Two endangered whooping cranes, which w ere hatched and raised by their parents at White Oak, were reintroduced into the wild in August. In November, four cheetah cubs fathered by Wookie were born to Oransay, a female cheetah.

White Oak, a wildlife conser vation center o wned by philanthropists Mark and Kimbra Walter, saves endangered species and leads global conservation efforts through education and collaboration. White Oak’s seventeen thousand riverfront acres in northwest Nassau County sustain conservation efforts for a diverse group of endangered species.

The young whooping cranes gr ew as big as their par ents and were taught to fly by their father, “Grasshopper,” and their mother, “Hemlock.” Only 700 to 800 whooping cranes remain in North America, and the hatch of the cranes at White Oak was a milestone for the species.

The White Oak crane habitat covers more than an acre and offers two ponds, natural food items, and pr otection from predators. White Oak worked with the Whooping Crane Eastern P artnership and the I nternational Crane Foundation to breed the adults, who are part of the eastern

migratory population. Decades of dedicated research and captive husbandry by the I nternational Crane Foundation and its partners have rescued the whooping crane fr om the brink of extinction.

In August, the adult cranes and the two y oungsters were flown by private jet to H oricon National Wildlife Refuge in eastern Wisconsin. The private flight was donated b y Wind Way Capital Corporation, which has been donating flights to the International Crane Foundation since the early 1980s.

Cheetahs are also a threatened species, with only seven thousand estimated to liv e in the wild in Africa and I ran.

“We are proud these four cubs born here in November bring us closer to saving this species fr om extinction,” says Walter.

Noting that exceptional planning and care are needed to ensure the cheetah’s survival, Walter went on to say that “days like this —when the four cheetahs were born—make us hopeful for the future.” White Oak first brought cheetahs to the pr eserve in 1985. Since then, one hundred and eighty sev en cubs in fifty two litters have been born.

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Brandon Speeg, White Oak’s Director of Conservation, explained that White Oak conservation efforts follow an animal ’s natural biological patterns, which means the cheetah cubs will stay with their mom for about a y ear, until “ we see behaviors that tell us they ’re ready to move to another one of our habitats, or possibly to another facility .” Speeg says that the brothers will stay together, while sisters in the same litter will most likely live separately.

An internal Cheetah Confer ence was held at White Oak in O ctober 2018. Experts from around the world shared information and strategies on preserving the species, which sadly has disappeared from many ar eas of Africa and Asia. White Oak Conservation Chief Executive Officer Steve Shurter pointed out the timeliness of the bir th of the four cubs, which occurr ed just as international exper ts were gathering at White Oak to strategize on how to improve the long-term outlook for cheetahs worldwide.

White Oak Conservation works to help inspir e others to suppor t conservation by hosting education, conservation, corporate and gamily groups for visits, o vernight stays, conferences, and meetings. White Oak offers in-depth tours led b y wildlife experts that will bring y ou face-to-face with some of the 32 species that call White Oak home, including rhino, giraffe, okapi, and cheetah. F or more information on White Oak, visit their website at www.whiteoakwildlife.org.

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JANUARY 2 Brown Bag Lunch

The Amelia Island Museum of History hosts a Brown Bag Lunch presentation the first Wednesday of every month at noon, on a variety of subjects. Free and open to the public. For more information, call (904) 261-7378 or email joshua@ameliamuseum.org.

JANUARY 2, 16 Amelia Island Lighthouse Tours

Guided tours of the lighthouse are held the first and third Wednesdays of every month at 10 a.m. Cost is $5 for adults; $3 for children 12 and under. Limited to 25 participants. Meet at Atlantic Avenue Recreation Center, 2500 Atlantic Ave. Pre-registration is required 24 hours in advance. For more information, call the Fernandina Beach Recreation Department at (904) 310-3358.

JANUARY 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 Nassau Community Band Rehearsals

Play an instrument? Rehearsals held Thursdays, 6 p.m. in Yulee Middle School band room.

For more information contact info@ nassaucommunityband.com.

JANUARY 5 The Nude Year

Monthly village public art show 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Cash prizes awarded to top 3 submissions. For information on entering January show themed “The Nude Year,” contact Artisan Village at (904) 491-2180 or visit 2188 Sadler Road or www.artisanvillageamelia.com.

JANUARY 5, 6 Living History at Fort Clinch State Park

Visit with volunteers in Civil War-era attire portraying daily life at the fort as it was in 1864.

Fees include the $6 per vehicle park entrance fee, plus $2.50 per person Fort admission. For more information call (904) 277-7274 or visit www. floridastateparks.org/fortclinch.

JANUARY 8 Survivor of Suicide Support Group

Open support group meeting; intended for people who have lost a family member or close friend to suicide. Held 4:30 to 6 p.m. at COA Life Center, 1901 Island Walkway. For more information, contact Bob Bolan at (904) 8914302 or email SOSSGAmelia@aol.com.

JANUARY 8 Newcomers Club Coffee

The Newcomers Club of Amelia Island hosts its monthly coffee on the 2nd Tuesday of the month at 10:30 a.m. Women interested in joining the club who reside in Nassau County (no matter how long they have lived there) are welcome to attend. For further information, contact coffees@newcomersamelia.org.

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JANUARY 8, 10, 15, 17, 22, 24, 29, 31 East Coast Swing and Foxtrot

Ballroom On Amelia offers Tuesday classes with East Coast Swing at 7 p.m. and Foxtrot at 8 p.m. Classes are $10 for one class, $15 for both.

Dance workshop Thursdays from 7 to 8:30 p.m.; $10 per person. Ballroom On Amelia is located at 1897 Island Walkway at RAD Studios; no partner or reservation is required. For more information, call (904) 624-0886, or visit www. ballroomonamelia.com or their Facebook page.

JANUARY 9 Women, Wealth & Wine

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

JANUARY 10 Men Helping Men Prostate Cancer Support Group

Held at Baptist Medical Center Nassau board room at 11:30 a.m. Hosted by Ackerman Cancer Center. For more information, contact Lauren DeWitt at (904) 277-2700.

JANUARY 11 An Evening of Story & Song featuring Claudia Nygaard Held at Story & Song Bookstore Bistro at 7:30 p.m., 1430 Park Avenue.

Tickets $20. For more information or to purchase tickets call (904) 601-2118 or visit www.storyandsongbookstore.com.

JANUARY 11, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19 The Roommate

Dark comedy held at Amelia Community Theatre’s Studio 209, 209 Cedar Street. All performances held 8 p.m. except for January 13, which is 2 p.m. Tickets are $22 for adults; $10 for students through college, available at www.ameliacommunitytheatre.org or by calling (904) 261-6749.

JANUARY 12 Second Saturday Artrageous Artwalk

A free event on the second Saturday each month in Historic Downtown Fernandina Beach from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Participating galleries offer a diverse selection of art. For information, call (800) 226-3542, or visit www.ameliaisland.com.

JANUARY 14 Pink Ribbon Ladies

For survivors of breast cancer and other female cancers, Pink Ribbon Ladies meets at 6 p.m.

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at Ackerman Cancer Center, 1340 South 18th Street. For more information, contact Anne Showalter at (904) 321-5465 or Isobel Lyle at (904) 321-2057.

JANUARY 18 Miró Quartet with Romi de Guise-Langlois

Held at Amelia Baptist Church, 961167 Buccaneer Trail at 7:30 p.m. as part of the Amelia Island Chamber Music Festival. For tickets ($60) visit www. ameliaislandchambermusicfestival.org or call (904) 261-1779.

JANUARY 18 Third on 3rd

The Amelia Island Museum of History offers a presentation on the third Friday of the month, at 6 p.m., based on a variety of different topics related to the history of the island. Cost is $5 per person (free for members). For more information, please call (904) 261-7378, or visit www.ameliamuseum.org.

JANUARY 18 - 27 Amelia Island Annual Restaurant Week Featuring the island’s most popular dining spots with prix-fixe menus at $12 for lunch, and $21, $31 or $41 for dinner. For more information, reservations, and participating restaurants visit www.ameliaisland.com.

JANUARY 21 Acoustic Sessions

Held at Amelia Community Theatre the third Monday of every month at 7:30 p.m. Featuring local, regional, and international talent. Tickets $15, available at ameliacommunitytheatre.org and (904) 261-6749.

JANUARY 21 Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Parade

Held on Centre Street from 11 a.m. to noon.

Beginning at Peck Center, the parade moves on to 11th Street, then to Ash Street, 2nd Street, and Centre Street.

JANUARY 25 Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis Held at First Baptist Church, 1600 South 8th Street at 7:30 p.m. as part of the Amelia Island Chamber Music Festival. Tickets $150, $125, and $90, available at www. ameliaislandchambermusicfestival.org or by calling (904) 261-1779.

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ogs and pets have always been an important part of Linda Wendt’s life. She grew up in Lexington, M assachusetts, where her par ents raised E nglish Springer Spaniels. One special dog in her life when she was y oung was Rusty. Linda committed to obedience training with Rusty, and at age 16, she entered Rusty in an AKC dog show. He won Best of Breed. Of course, it helped that he was the only English Springer Spaniel in the show!

When she married her husband, B ill, the couple made Bill’s long-haired dachshund the maid of honor. Linda and her husband were living in S outh Carolina when they decided to embark on the adventure of a lifetime. They decided to move to St. Croix, where they lived for 14 years. St. Croix is the largest of the U.S. Virgin Islands and, as Linda shared, it is a wonderful place to live.

The two accumulated a number of rescued pets while living in St. Croix. These fortunate pets included Annie, a puppy Linda rescued in a rain storm, and Misha, the dog Bill took to a vet after she was hit by a truck. Other additions to their furry family included three kittens rescued from a drainpipe.

When it became necessar y to move back to the U.S. for health reasons, the Wendts were delighted to find another island where they could make their home. The couple were struck by the beauty of Amelia I sland and the similarity of its beautiful marshes to the marshes around Cape Ann, Massachusetts, an area they had liv ed in—and loved—for many y ears. The menagerie accompanied them to their new home.

After her husband passed away, Linda got in involved with the Nassau Humane Society. She began by volunteering at the “old” shelter, and that is wher e she found her no w constant companion, Onie. Linda is par t of a dedicated cadr e of dog walkers who exercise shelter dogs several times a week. She also enjoys taking dogs to various off-site adoption events. She and

Onie are regulars at first Saturday visits to the Farmer’s Market.

“I love my inv olvement with N assau Humane Society,” she shares. “Besides the animals, of course, I think the staff members are fantastic. They are amazing caretakers and protectors of the animals in their care.”

Linda also participates in Soft Touch Pet Therapy, a program that coordinates visits to v arious healthcare facilities on the island. She and a group of volunteers meet each week, and along with their dogs, visit the r esidents and patients at Quality Health of F ernandina Beach. With their visits, the volunteers are able to bring some furr y love and comfor t to people in need of a little cheer . The volunteers find that the visits offer a welcome change of pace for both the patients and the staff. In addition, Onie, in her spar e time, has become a mascot for an island y outh group, and the pair ar e hoping to find other opportunities to interact with local youngsters.

Some of Onie and Linda’s favorite places to visit ar e the Greenway, Amelia Island State Park, and the Talbot Islands.

“What I enjoy most of all is just being with dogs, ” says Linda with a smile on her face. “So my life has truly ‘gone to the dogs,’ I suppose!”

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An old-fashioned gourmet food market & deli offering wine, spirits, gourmet cookware, wine accessories and gifts. Seasonal dinners available Friday, Saturday and Sunday evenings. Brunch offered Saturday and Sunday from 7am-5pm.

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h, January on Amelia Island! Chilly evenings of crisp air and starry nights. Perhaps one night when you’re sipping hot chocolate or walking y our four-legged family member, you might hear , “hoo-HOO-hoo-hoo”. Then you hear it again. It’s the classic call of the beautiful Great Horned Owl (nicknamed the “Hoot Owl”).

These large raptors liv e and nest her e on Amelia Island and our surr ounding eco-system. Their range is widespread; you may see one anywher e from Florida to Alaska. In our area, January is their nesting season. Pairs of adult owls are hooting to call to each other as they select a nest site and raise owlets. And they will do this not only in secluded areas like Fort Clinch State Park, but near r etail stores, with cars and people bustling belo w them, or even right in your neighborhood.

Owls do not build nests. I nstead, they use the nests of other birds, squirrels, or cavities in trees. They line their nests with leaves, or even the soft do wn they pluck fr om their chest. You may remember the Great Horned Owls that nested in an osprey nest on the north end of the island.

It was the perfect “time share!” After the owls fledge their owlets, the osprey use the nest for their nesting season. Last winter, a pair of Great Horned Owls actually nested in an osprey nest on a channel marker just south of us. continued on next page.

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Great Horned Owls nest once a year. The male and female take turns incubating their eggs for approximately 32 days. The Cornell Lab of Ornithology tells us that “mated pairs are monogamous and defend their territories with vigor ous hooting, especially in the winter before egg-laying and in the fall when their young leave the area.� Owlets fledge at about 9 weeks of age, but remain near their nest for weeks thereafter. Young owls are the same siz e as their parents when they leave the nest.

Slightly larger than a R ed-Tailed Hawk, with a wing span of appr oximately 50 inches, they are Florida’s largest owl.

They are well-known for the feathered tufts on the top of the head called plumicorns, which may look like horns or cat-shaped ears, but are not ears at all.

They are feathers. U nlike Bald Eagles and Red-Shouldered Hawks, these owls have feathers on their legs and feet.

Great Horned Owls have beautiful grey-brown feathers with a reddish face, white throat, and large yellow eyes. Even their eyelids have beautiful mottledcolored feathers. S amantha Little of Audubon’s Center for Birds of Prey tells us that “ unlike humans, o wl eyes are fixed and do not mo ve, but they can rotate their head 270 degrees left or right from a for ward-facing position. Their ears are located on the side of the head and are covered by feathers. The feathers that surround their face form a sor t of disc, which brings sounds into the ears like radar. Their hearing is so keen that they often hear pr ey before seeing it.

They are approximately 21� tall and the female is always larger than her mate.�

One Great Horned Owl alone can eat hundreds of rodents a year, which is a good reason to have owls as neighbors.

This fall, you might consider installing a nest box to attract a pair of o wls to nest on your property. You can find plans to build your own nest bo x by going to www.nestwatch.org.

Keep your “eyes to the skies� above our Amelia Island ecosystem. Listen for the “hoo-HOO-hoo-hoo�. Perhaps you will be fortunate and see some of Amelia Island’s Great Horned owls!

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very Happy, Healthy and Safe New Year to y ou all! Each N ew Year brings new friends, ne w places to go, new things to see, and new ideas. It also brings new gardening ideas and plans for the landscape, gardens, trees, and lawns.

Fancy that!

I know this is the “ armchair gardening” time of the y ear, so let me put some new ideas into y our plans that I found at the trade sho w. Just imagine a new beautiful green lush lawn that takes half the mowing time with complete weed control. Now that is what I call awesome.

Scotts calls it ProVista, a new St Augustine variety based on the pr oven genetics of Floratam and dev eloped by Scotts Miracle-Gro with 20 y ears of research and dev elopment behind it.

Scotts ProVista has a deep gr een color, thrives in full sun, and exhibits improved performance in moderate shade. Thanks to its dense, horiz ontal habit, ex cellent uniformity and w eed-free capability, ProVista makes it possible to cut y our mowing in half.

In the last issue, I told y ou about a collection of ne w plants that intrigued

TIP OF T HE M O N T H January and February are the months to tend to your roses. Cut standard bushes to knee height. Check leaves on existing bushes for black spot; remove those leaves and discard.

me. The Distylium is a tough ev ergreen plant that is taking the place of plants plagued with problems, such as the Boxwood, Cherry Laurel, Hollies, and Indian Hawthorn. I wr ote about “Cinnamon Girl” and “S wing Low.” Two other D istyliums also caught my eye at the trade show, both with PP. The “Linebacker” is an upright evergreen that matures into an excellent screening or hedge plant. R eddish new growth matures to lustr ous dark green.

The foliage does not thin out in the center of this plant. It has no disease or pests to trouble it. The “Linebacker” grows 8 to 10 feet in height and 6 to 8 feet in width.

Grows in full sun to part shade. It is highmoisture-tolerant, drought-tolerant, and deer-resistant, if you are lucky enough to site one of those on your property.

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If you prefer a lo w-growing, spreading mound in your landscape, the “Vintage Jade” is perfectly suited, as its layered branches form an intermediate spreading mound, making it per fect for covering large ar eas. The lustrous dark green foliage looks good all season long. “Vintage Jade” grows 3 to 4 feet in height and 4 to 5 feet in width. Will grow in full sun to part shade.

And don’t miss this ne w gardenia— my very favorite plant—called “S weet Star.” This plant blooms into late summer and early fall, is co vered in single flowers starting as early as May. Excellent rebloom throughout the summer, the flowers are followed by pretty orange fruit. The plants are nicely r ounded, with glossy gr een leaves and stay very compact in habit.

“Sweet Star” grows 3 to 5 ft high and spreads 4 to 5 ft. Can be gr own in full sun to part shade and is ev ergreen. Oh my again, can y ou smell that heav enly fragrance that is wafting in the br eeze?

I have to have this one, maybe you too?

If you have any questions, email me at bamorrell@aol.com. In the meantime, Happy Gardening!

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island home The light-filled living room is anchored by the modern glass fireplace, in-chimney television, and built-in shelves displaying Hollie Keffer’s collectibles.

Below: Hollie laughingly says she and Rick bought the house because of the rocking chairs on the front porch.

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ick and Hollie Keffer’s home in G olfside North has a beautiful open floor plan, allowing light from both the golf course and the beach to stream through. The home, perched on a hill across the street from the ocean and overlooking the golf course, was just a year old when the Keffers bought it and moved in.

“Interestingly,” says H ollie, “the prior o wner, who had built 15 custom homes in 15 y ears, had only lived there one year before moving back to M innesota. It was surprising because they had r eally put all of the extras in this house— keypad-controlled lights, fully wir ed for sound thr oughout,

six high-tech televisions, and many other options. We can turn on the lights from our cars!”

From the w elcoming front porch, one steps into a beautifully open living room and kitchen area. Floor-to-ceiling windows and doors open onto the comfor table screened-in porch with a view of the golf course beyond. The large living room has a unique, modern gas fireplace centered in built-in shelves, where Hollie’s collectibles are beautifully lighted.

Hollie is fond of pears and of the color gr een, and both themes run through the living room. Two large, comfortable sand-colored sofas surr ound a custom-made coffee table

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Top: A formal dining room is just to the left of the foyer—Hollie’s love of pears is reflected in the painting over the sideboard.

Above left: The master-suite foyer with a tribute to Rick’s love of monkeys and of reading.

Above right: The large island is a great space for guests to gather.

designed by Rick. Even though the 3,000 square foot home has nine-foot ceilings, it is still cozy and inviting.

The open floor plan kitchen is separated from the living r oom by a six-by-ten island, wher e guests gather for appetizers and conv ersation. The kitchen features a six-burner gas range and a nearby sink with a pot-scr ubber faucet, a wine storage system, and

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refrigerated drawers. A small fold-top table sits in a br eakfast area at the end of the island. A separate, formal dining room is just to the left of the entr y foyer; a painting of pears flanked by candelabra-themed sconces takes center stage over the sideboard.

The huge scr eened porch with a summer kitchen and picnic-style dining table has automatic shutters, which ar e

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Top: The spacious master bedroom with its beautiful sleigh bed overlooks the golf course.

Center: A marble-topped double vanity graces the master bath.

Bottom: One of the two large, comfortable guest bedrooms.

closed every night and in inclement weather. A television for watching golf or football games is enclosed in the cabinets over the summer kitchen, and a set of four o versized, cushioned captain’s chairs provides a great setting for watching the game, or just for enjoying the backyard.

The south wing of the split floor plan home contains two guest bedrooms, each with an ensuite bath. O ne large guest bedroom decorated in a soft sage green overlooks the golf course; the bath in that room has a large, handicapaccessible shower.

A huge laundry room separates the two bedrooms on the south wing of the house. For Hollie and Rick, it doubles as a dog room for their sweet pups. On the other side of the laundr y room is a second guest room with a priv ate bath and large closet. The hallway in that wing opens into the garage, which has a finished floor plan and lots of storage.

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Top: Comfortable seating on the opposite end of the screened porch.

Center: The outdoor kitchen on the screened porch has cabinets that hide a wall-mounted television, perfect for watching football or golf in the afternoon.

Bottom: A small office off the living room overlooks the front yard, with a view across the front porch to the ocean.

master bedroom and glorious master bath. A dar k walnut king-siz ed sleigh bed creates the ambience; once again, a wall of windo ws offers a beautiful view of the golf course. A comfor table reading chair sits under the br oad expanse of windows. In the foyer to the master suite is a wall-mounted monkey wearing glasses and r eading a book, a tribute to Rick’s love of monkeys.

The master bathroom has an ample marble-topped vanity with double sinks, as w ell as marble flooring. The large master sho wer is handicappedaccessible as well.

Just off the living r oom is a small office with a pictur e window over the front porch. The couple enjo ys the beach view while reading the morning papers and drinking their coffee.

Hollie laughs when she says she and Rick bought the house because of the rocking chairs on the fr ont porch, where he couple often sits together enjoying the ocean view. “Well,” Hollie points out, “we did move here after the kids were gone!”

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Four Seasons Bistro With lots of favorites on the menu, a welcoming ambience, and outstanding cuisine, this family-run restaurant just over Shave Bridge is definitely worth a visit.

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n a r ecent Wednesday evening, I had dinner with my mother at Four Seasons Bistro. The weather outside was as rough as the traffic on A1A, but warm smiles and comfortable environs awaited within. Michael and Stephanie Walden have created a family-owned oasis in Yulee, a beacon of light in a long stretch of big box stores and chain restaurants.

The kitchen at Four Seasons is an open design, and from the front door we saw smartly dressed chefs and service staff moving

gracefully about preparing meals with the car e and precision you might expect fr om a w ell-run family establishment. We were seated and introduced to our server right away, and fresh baked ciabatta rolls were delivered with house-made pesto. As we looked at the menu, some long-time local friends came in behind us and let us kno w that this is one of their fav orite places to dine.

While we caught up, we ordered the Caprese Salad and White Bean, Sausage, and Kale S oup, two of my all-time favorites. Despite the season, the Florida grown tomatoes were vibrant and fr esh. The fresh mozzarella, basil, and balsamic reduction were light and r efreshing, in star k contrast to the

warm and hear ty soup, which combined cr eamy cannellini beans and piquant I talian sausage in a delicious br oth with fresh kale. The rich flavors of both dishes w ere complimented by a cabernet sauvignon from Francis Ford Coppola.

A salad course came out befor e our entr ees. A Caesar salad was tossed in a v elvety homemade dressing with a perfect balance of ancho vy and garlic. The house salad was served with fresh vegetables and a fantastic peach vinaigrette that was equal parts sweet and tart and awesome.

The dinner special this night was a marinated Greek Chicken with orzo pasta, olives, and feta. The dish looked amazing coming out of the kitchen, but mom was thinking about the steak and I was really looking for ward to the P asta Rustica. The filet mignon came perched on a foundation of roasted garlic mashed potatoes with sliced vegetables and draped with a marsala sauce and por tobello mushrooms. To compliment the filet, a 2015 I l Bruciato Italian blend was poured.

The Pasta Rustica consists of grilled chicken and shrimp tossed with penne pasta, spinach, and mushrooms in a r osemary garlic sauce topped with mozzarella cheese and br oiled until bubbly.

The rosemary is subtle but transformativ e with the roasted garlic, and both danced on my tongue when combined with a 2016 Meiomi chardonnay.

The shrimp were perfectly cooked and the chicken juicy, but the sauce was really the star of the dish. Paired with the chardonnay, the creamy sauce and pasta were set alight on my palate.

We finished our dinner with a beautiful cr ème brulee and shots of Lambr usco. We were full fr om dinner, but couldn’t resist the cool, cr eamy crème brulee with its warm, cr unchy caramel. In talking to M ichael, he pointed out some of the early bird specials available throughout the week, which got me thinking about the lasagna I’d seen on the menu, and I kne w I’d be back soon. Four Seasons Bistro is open Tuesday through Saturday for lunch and dinner. It is located at the intersection of SR 200 and O’Neil Scott Road near Lowe’s.

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dining guide Amelia Island Coffee ~ A coffee shop and bistro at 207 Centre St. in the heart of historic Fernandina Beach. For more than 16 y ears, Amelia Island Coffee has been a welcoming place to meet for both locals and visitors alike. This family-owned business featur es friendly service, locally roasted single-source coffee, cold brew, select organic teas and fr eshly baked pastries, pies and cakes. Breakfast and lunch are served all day, along with small plates and appetizers in the evening. You’ll find a selection of mainstr eam and craft beers along with varietal wines, as well as ice cream, milkshakes, frappes, fruit smoothies and frozen lemonade. The ambiance of a 100-year-old building is enhanced b y outdoor, petfriendly dining. Open 7 days a w eek starting at 7 am Monday-Saturday and 8 am on S unday. All major credit cards. 904-321-2111. Ameliaislandcoffee.com Amelia Tavern ~ Restaurant & B rewpub on Centr e Street provides delicious local food and cold br ews to the friends and guests of Amelia Island. Our kitchen serves amped up southern comfor t food, where you’ll see enough diversity to be surprised without losing sight of the simple stuff you love. The collection of house brews and craft beer options ar e curated to match the menu, with plenty of pairings to fit any palette. A.T. is a brewery infused gastr opub, or a br ewpub with gr eat food, something like that - just stop in, grab a bite and a sip, you’ll see. We are doing it our way, the right way, for you and for this Island.

Bar Zin ~ Inspired by 30 y ears in the hospitality industry and numerous trips to Napa and Sonoma, our philosophy at B ar Zin is quite simple: cr eate a fun relaxed upbeat indoor/outdoor atmospher e where friends and families can enjo y 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. O ur vision was to design a neighborhood atmosphere where everyone will feel welcome, whether y ou are enjoying a full meal, appetizers, or just stopping in for a cold bev erage; 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-bistro-winebar.com. Lunch, dinner, Sunday brunch. Major credit cards. 4924 First Coast Hwy at Palmetto Walk Shopping Village. (904) 310-6620.

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 ser vice and the r efined ambiance will enhance y our dining pleasure. The large r ectangular bar o verlooking the Fernandina Harbor Marina is a pleasant place to enjo y a drink. At the marina on Front Street. (904) 261-2660.

Open 7 days, Mon-Sat L, D, $$$, F. Burlingame ~ In the historic district just off Centre Street at 20 S outh 5th S treet, this r estaurant offers seasonally inspired modern American food with a twist. The small menu enables our team to focus on a handful of exquisite dishes developed from the freshest ingredients each season. D ining out is about mor e than just food, and our superb ser vice and casually elegant atmosphere create a special experience.

Extensive wine/beer list. R eservations recommended.

Open 5:30pm Tue – Sun. Closed Mon. (904) 4327671. BurlingameRestaurant.com Crab Trap ~ Nautical decor and friendly service makes for a casual, r elaxing atmosphere. Dinner daily offers

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232 North 2nd Street Fernandina Beach, FL 32034 904-775-5577

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Mon - Thu 11am - 10pm Fri & Sat 11am - 11pm • Sun Noon - 10pm YULEE FERNANDINA BEACH 1478 SADLER RD 463875 SR 200 (904) 261-9855 (904) 849-7368

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Southern Comfort Food Lunch Wed-Fri 11:00am-2:30pm Come try our fried chicken!

Brunch Sat & Sun ~ 10:00am-2:30pm $10 bottomless Bloody Mary’s & Mimosas!

MERMAID BAR Classic cocktails, great wines, & craft beers Happy Hour ~ 5-7pm Daily Open Mon-Sat 5-10pm

We Brew Beer.

Available for private dinners, catering, celebrations, & more.

OUR PHILOSOPHY IS SIMPLE ~ Southern comfort food and interesting cocktails.

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seafood—fried, grilled, broiled, or blackened—as well as steaks, chicken and oysters year round. Entrees $8.95 - $18.95. Call for seasonal hours. B eer, wine, and cocktails. Family owned and operated since 1979. 31 N 2nd Street, (904) 261-4749. $$$ V/MC/D. David’s Restaurant ~ David’s has an amazing steakhouse & seafood menu, upscale r omantic atmosphere, and professional service. New Caviar menu with toast points or Blinis and accoutrements consisting of crème fraiche, red onion, capers & chopped egg. Full bar and large wine menu including wines b y the glass.

Dining creations such as F ilet Oscar, our S ignature 16oz. Grilled Delmonico Ribeye, and when av ailable our 24 oz. Porterhouse Steak. Daily Fish specials as well as English Channel D over Sole & Chilean S ea Bass.

Vegetarian & Vegan options. H appy Hour Sunday Thursday 5 to 7 pm (except Special Events & Holidays).

Lounge Menu & P ort Flights. Incredible Whole Alaskan King Crab 6-10 lb. average. Full dessert menu and after-dinner cordials. Open 7 days. Lounge opens at 5 pm, dinner at 6 pm. Young Adult menu available.

Reservations highly recommended. Private wine room holds 12 & private dining room up to 50. Resort casual.

802 Ash S treet. (904) 310-6049. M ake reservations online at AmeliaIslandDavids.com.

España ~ Featuring Old World cuisine from Portugal and Spain, España offers an intriguing menu in a comfortably elegant atmospher e in do wntown Fernandina Beach. Owner/chef Roberto Pestana serves mouthwatering tapas like Grouper Ceviche, Portobello al La España, and S hrimp with Garlic, all served with España’s homemade br ead. 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. A vailable for priv ate parties. Reservations recommended. All major cr edit cards. Open 7 days. (904) 261-7700. 22 S outh 4th Street. $$$, D, B/W. Fancy Sushi ~ We serve fine Japanese cuisine from our Hibachi grill, the best Tempura and the tastiest Teriyaki this side of Tokyo. We give you all the fine foods with the friendliest service you will ever have here in friendly Fernandina Beach. Come by and give us a visit and we’ll serve you with smiles and the fr eshest sushi that y ou won’t find anywhere but here at Fancy Sushi. Open 7 days. (904) 261-9855. 1478 Sadler Rd. Florida House Inn ~ Enjoy Southern cooking at its finest at Leddy’s Porch. Menu includes Southern Salads, Sandwiches, Buttermilk Fried Chicken, Collard Greens, 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 hotel in the state of Florida and is listed in the National Register of Historic Places. Open for brunch Wednesday – Friday from 11:00am – 2:30pm and S aturday – Sunday 10:00am – 2:30pm. The Mermaid Bar at The Florida House Inn is open Monday – Saturday at 5pm.

Daily drink specials and O pen Mic every other Thursday night. 22 S outh Third Street, (904)4913322. L, $$, F Horizons ~ Where great food and good friends come together. The gourmet food y ou are always craving.

You can visit us for a fantastic lunch or dinner or let us cater your event. We have gourmet items to please everyone in your group, including beef, lamb, seafood, chicken, and even gourmet vegetarian choices and also fresh pastries and desserts! 5472 First Coast Hwy. (904) 321-2430. www.horizonsameliaisland.com Joe’s 2nd Street Bistro ~ Located in historic downtown Fernandina, Joe’s 2nd Street Bistro serves innovative cuisine in a r elaxed, island atmospher e. Enjoy fresh seafood, game, and specialty dishes in a charming 1903 home, or outside in a New Orleans-inspired courtyard.

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

Lulu’s at the Thompson House ~ Lulu’s is more than just a sandwich shop! The dinner menu changes nightly to showcase the best av ailable 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. Located in Historic Downtown Fernandina Beach. Visit online at www . lulusamelia.com. (904) 432-8394.

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The Mustard Seed Cafe ~ Located inside N assau Health Foods, The Mustard Seed is Amelia Island’s only organic eatery and juice bar, with an extensive, eclectic menu featuring v egetarian and v egan items. D aily 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 ar e chicken or v eggie quesadillas, grilled mahi or salmon o ver mixed greens and tuna melt with Swiss cheese and tomato. Open for breakfast and lunch, Mon - Sat., 8 am - 3pm, and 10am - 2pm on S un. NassauHealthFoods.net. 833 T. J. Courson Rd. (904) 277-3141.

The Picnic Basket ~ For a perfect dessert, knockout side dish, or casual picnic, The Picnic Basket has what y ou need, including char cuterie, cheese, par ty platters, picnic baskets, baker y treats, and take-home suppers.

Open Tuesday - Sunday from 9am - 3pm, we offer breakfast and lunch until 3 pm, ser ving wine & beer and foods to-go . Breakfast includes bagels, daily muffins, house-made granola, fr esh scones, fr eshpressed fruit and veggie drinks, and fresh coffee. Lunch features homemade soups, organic salads, sandwiches on fresh-baked bread, and delicious wraps. We also offer catering for any occasion and we have a small selection of excellent wines. 503-A Centre St. (904) 277-9779.

Pogo’s Kitchen ~ It isn’t enough to step away fr om the everyday hustle. You need a place to laugh and eat with friends and family , a r estaurant built to r eplenish.

POGO’s Kitchen serves southern cuisine with a bend, featuring a menu that celebrates the full medley of southern flavors. Cocktails and wine selections ar e simple but creative, to stand alone or match your meal.

We do our very best to slow it all down, at that exact moment when ev erything else is speeding up .

Just another br eezy day in the swamp , where casual and refined intersect agr eeably. So visit us for dinner , lunch or brunch at POGO’s Kitchen—a bright, open eatery tucked away fr om the main lines, waiting to unpack your day and refill your glass. (904) 432-8483. www.pogoskitchen.com.

Pozzi Coffee and Wine Bar ~ A new “Old World” style restaurant. Espresso bar and café by day and a restaurant and wine bar by night. House made pastries, espresso drinks, blended shakes, specialty bev erages, and sandwiches each day. In the evening, come and taste charcuterie, cheese, and wine, or enjo y a relaxing meal in our dining room or on our outdoor patio . Enjoy a simple but varied menu of appetizers to share and main courses of beef, lamb, chicken, and fish. Top off your evening with one of our house made desserts. Our goal is to make ev eryone who dines with us feel like a member of the Pozzi Family. 300 Ash S t., Fernandina Beach, FL. 32034 (904) 310-3779 info@ pozzicoffeeandwinebar.com.

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 fr om the beach. O pen daily for lunch and dinner . 1998 S. F letcher Ave. at Sadler Rd. (next to the r oundabout). 277-6652. L, D, $$, F. Townies Pizzeria ~ Townies is the “Locals’ Choice for Island Pizza”. All of our food is prepared fresh to order.

Townies uses real cheese, only the finest quality ingredients, and fr esh local pr oduce. Unlike the big pizza chains, our sauces don’t come out of a paint can.

Pizza! One Luv! 819 TJ Courson R oad. (904) 2774755. Order online at TowniesPizzeria.com or call!

Wicked Bao ~ Enjoy Asian Street Food in a charming historical building in do wntown Fernandina Beach.

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Sweeping Views of Egan’s Creek Greenway This home is why y ou live in Florida. You’re surrounded by natural beauty and priv acy, with a sweeping view overlooking a bir drich marsh and creek. The spacious 1.13 acre property is beautifully landscaped with matur e trees and gardens. Enjoy peaceful outdoor spaces to r elax. This is a pr operty with character, a space that heralds back to an older F lorida with gracious dimensions, lots of natural

lighting, and splendid views. You’re close to the beach and to downtown Fernandina Beach. Creative touches dot the property and home, including stain-glassed windows, cypress siding and cypress and heart pine kitchen cabinetr y. A guest house, a green house, a wor kshop, and RV covered parking add to the impeccable space outside. This rare and special home w elcomes you to Florida’s best.

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85311 SAGAPONACK DRIVE 4 BR home with plantation shutters and hardwood flooring in master. Golf and lake views from the screened lanai. Updated HVAC, surround sound, wet bar. Insulated garage, flooring in attic. Community pool, golf membership. MLS#81926 $395,000

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Quiet cul-de-sac in North Hampton. 4 BR/ 3.5 BA home, golf views, open floor plan.

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Charming Island cottage with updated kitchen, HVAC, and water heater. Fenced and nicely landscaped with fruit trees. Detached storage. This 3 BR home is centrally located to town, shopping, and beach. A must-see and priced to sell! MLS#82071 $289,000

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32 MARSH CREEK ROAD $898,000

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110 feet of marsh frontage with southerly exposure. Nearly half-acre lot on marshside in the Amelia Island Plantation.

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Sunsets to live for! West views of Amelia’s salt marsh with the Intracoastal distantly beyond will captivate your attention. This marsh front lot awaits the home of your dreams with westerly exposure, ideal for those who enjoy bird life, sunsets & a peaceful ambiance. MLS#82410

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Waterfront in the Amelia Island Plantation. The views of Red Maple Lake with the greenbelts distantly beyond will impact you from the moment you step onto this lakefront homesite.

Build anew and capitalize on the panorama with the sun filtering through the trees. MLS#80294

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1275 GERBING ROAD $685,000 4 Bedrooms, 3 Baths • 2,256 square feet

Situated on South Amelia Island, reflect upon the lore of Gus Gerbing’s historic camellia & azalea gardens while enjoying the appeal of this newer construction with top notch upgrades & impeccable condition! Cedar shake & Artisan hardboard siding create an idyllic look behind the white picket fence. The interior is replete with porcelain tile wide plank floors, Stainless appliance package with 5-burner gas range, open & spacious great room concept, large laundry room & fantastic covered porch overlooking the green space. The master suite will spoil you with soaker tub, separate shower, granite tops with dual vanities, plus large custom closet and French door access to the paver patio. Priced right & ready for immediate occupancy. MLS#82096

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2811 ATLANTIC AVENUE #304 E Enjoy the view from this top floor end unit in popular FFernandina Cay, located directly on the park overd llooking the ocean. This well-maintained villa is in w move-in condition. Enjoy m sspectacular views of the sun rrising over the ocean, watch dolphins pass by, w and Gated d enjoy meals l on the h terrace. G d garage with elevator access to your private condo. Pool. Short term rentals allowed. Great for investment or second home. MLS#82368 $574,900

403 TARPON AVENUE #109 Beautifully remodeled 3 BR oceanview villa. Features new kitchen with custom cabinets, granite counters, and stainless appliances.

Remodeled bathrooms, new tile floors, and plantation shutters. This unit comes with a separate one car garage and storage closet. Owner requires occupancy untill 2/28/19 withh leaseback l b k available from buyer. Condo is being offered furnished with owner retaining limited personal items. MLS#81936 $459,000

85072 SAGAPONACK DRIVE 4 BR/3 BA home with sstudy, formal dining room, llarge breakfast room that opens to family room and o kkitchen.

Florida room overlooks fenced yard. o LLarge master suite with ssitting area opens onto FFlorida room. Kitchen has 42” cabinets, center island, 4 llarge b kf b l l breakfast bar, stainless appliances, and granite counters.

Family room with fireplace. 4th bedroom with bath separate, perfect for guests. 3 car garage. MLS#81924 $378,000

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OCEAN PLACE AT SUMMER BEACH

Located on the south side of The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island, these wonderful condominiums offer the perfect get-away. Competitive pricing, fabulous floorplans, beautiful views, as well as rental potential have made Ocean Place a “must have” for potential owner-investors.

These units are direct oceanfront.

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95296 Spinnaker Dr. Amazing Atlantic Ocean and golf course views inspired the design of this Key West style 3BR/3.5BA home. Two grand covered porches provide panoramic ocean and stunning evening sunset views from the 2nd and 3rd floors.

JUST LISTED $1,267,000 MLS# 82510

2384 S. Fletcher Ave. The "C" Turtle! ATTENTION TO DETAIL IN THIS FURNISHED OCEANFRONT HOME. 3,659 square feet, 5 bedrooms and 5 baths. This three level home features an outstanding floor plan with 3 decks overlooking the beautiful Atlantic Ocean. $2,947,000 MLS# 81620

31 Marsh Creek Rd. Expansive views from this 3BR/3BA home with large deck overlook the beautifully landscaped yard and the 14th Fairway of the Oak Marsh Course. The open center floor plan offers an abundance of natural light, ideal for entertaining. $795,000 MLS# 82044

4614 Glynwoods Ct. This 3BR/2BA home offers a wonderful park like setting in the county with a large fenced in backyard, a 15' x 30' in-ground pool and fruit trees on a beautiful 1/2 acre +/- homesite with majestic oaks. $339,500 MLS# 82159

2045 Bonnie Oaks Dr. Beautifully maintained 3BR/2BA home centrally located on Amelia Island in Cashen Wood Subdivision. The oversize kitchen with breakfast area overlooks the great room making it great for entertaining. REDUCED $269,000 MLS# 82131

Glenn Hancock REALTOR 904-583-7099

794 S. Fletcher Ave. A true Florida beach cottage with 2BR/1BA nestled on the edge of the dune line with 75' of ocean frontage. As you enter the cottage your eyes will be drawn to the fantastic beach and ocean view. $1,200,000 MLS# 81869

Doug Hamer REALTOR 904-654-9828

Taylor Edwards BROKER 904-753-1814

5317 S. Fletcher Ave | Amelia Island, FL 32034 | 904-261-8433

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PAM TROXEL • pdtroxel@msn.com (904) 556-1258 • thetroxelgroup.com PRICE IMPROVEMENT

8148 Residence Court $3,150,000

211 S 6th Street $515,000

Home in gated Residence community offers breathtaking ocean views. 5BR, dining, bar with wine cooler, oceanfront terrace with summer kitchen, and chef’s kitchen with top-of-the-line appliances, butler’s pantry, large center island with two Paykel dishwashers, Wolf gas range, and granite counters.

Laundry on each level. Community pool/tennis. Steps to ocean! MLS#81080

This historic home in downtown Fernandina boasts original heart pine floors, wood-framed windows, butler’s pantry, and updated kitchen with granite counters, stainless appliances, and center island. Cozy den leads to private wooden deck surrounded by lush tropical plants and brick-papered patio.

Welcoming front porch and even a white picket fence! MLS#82271 PRICE IMPROVEMENT

1 Water Oak $899,000

95113 Sago Drive $575,000

Situated on over a 1/2 acre, this traditional 4 BR/3 BA home at Amelia Island Plantation is all one level while a separate 2-story garage/work area houses an upper level one bedroom apartment. Crisp white walls, hardwood flooring, lofty ceilings, beautiful renovations to the kitchen and master bath, and low maintenance landscaping make this home special. MLS#81614

Situated on a lake and close to the beach, this 5BR/4BA home is designed for the Florida lifestyle. Living room/library is lined with bookshelves and cabinets and opens to lake view sunroom. Kitchen is perfect for the family chef while great room offers 10ft. ceilings. The 5th bedroom/bonus has a private bath. Gated community w/community pool. MLS#81800 PRICE IMPROVEMENT

96015 Oak Canopy Lane $550,000

33054 Sunny Parke Circle $359,000

Luxury home with heated saline pool in the gated community of Grande Oaks. Spacious owner’s suite, modern kitchen w/granite counters & breakfast room, split floor plan with 3 additional bedrooms, 12ft ceilings, hardwood flooring, brick pavered driveway and lanai, hurricane shutters, and fenced in yard. 2 separate water lines. Close to I95 and Amelia Island. MLS#82271

Lovely 4BR/2.5BA two-story home in Flora Parke. Screened lanai w/SALT WATER POOL and fenced back yard! Kitchen features quartz countertops, center island, and breakfast area. Master suite includes updated en suite with double vanities, walk-in shower, and vintage-look soaking tub. Other features - gas fireplace, additional sitting room, and tile flooring. MLS#81747

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WATERFRONT PROPERTY, GOLF HOMES, HISTORIC HOMES, & MORE Your Own Island Oasis!

Have you dreamed of living on your own island? Here is your opportunity for a dream life coastal paradise where you can keep your own yacht at your dock.

Enjoy the serenity and beauty and live a comfortable life with space for all you can imagine in this 7839 sq. ft. home. A charming guest/ caretaker cottage, gated access, and a private causeway round out this one of a kind property. MLS#79699 $2,995,000

Sweeping Views of Egan’s Creek Greenway A rare Amelia Island property with breathtaking views. Located on 1.13 acres of pure privacy nestled in nature’s beauty and less than a mile to the beach. In addition to the main home, your guests are treated to a duplex type guest cottage and the studio or workshop space would excite any artist, woodworker or tinkerer, plus a spacious greenhouse and RV shed. MLS#82432 $1,200,000

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SUMMER BEACH - HARRISON COVE Located in the gated Harrison Cove community. Ideal south Amelia Island location just minutes away from the beach, golf, bike trails, tennis and restaurants. Open Áoor plan, high ceilings, maple wood Áoors, Àreplace, screened outdoor lanai, and tranquil backyard. Open kitchen has lighter wood cabinetry, breakfast bar, and breakfast area. Four bedrooms with a downstairs owners suite and 2.5 baths. Situated between The Ritz and AIP and near the Harris Teeter grocery and pharmacy and easily accessible to Jacksonville by way of the south end bridge.

#203 Ketch Courtyard 2 BR, 2 BA oceanfront condo being sold turn-key. Move right in or use as a vacation rental. Open kitchen, dining, and living areas access a private balcony overlooking the beach, dunes, and the Atlantic. Two comfortably sized bedrooms and two full baths, plus large laundry and storage.

Low density complex with on-site management. Pool, interior walkways, and elevator. Direct ocean access. MLS#74585 $369,000

Deep Water Homesite

AMELIA PARK TOWNHOME Just listed! Updated townhome in the heart of Amelia Park. Updated Daikin A/C system with 12 year warranty, refrigerator, washer, dryer, and microwave. Owner has installed new kitchen cabinetry and granite countertops are in kitchen and baths. This is a perfect low-maintenance home option with limited outdoor upkeep. Rear courtyard with a pergola to expand your living space. Rear entry two car garage with attic space.

Very popular neighborhood. Convenient location to beach, shopping, downtown. Offered at $385,000.

The best location on Lofton Creek to enjoy spectacular views. The lot is situated on a curve in the creek allowing your home the maximum visibility of the quiet, scenic creek which is navigable at all tides.

Whether a 10,000 square foot dream home or 1,000 square foot cottage, you can bring your own builder with your special plans. MLS#82276 $174,000 22 South 8th Street Suite 2 Fernandina Beach, FL (904) 321-1999

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ig and Little Talbot Islands are two of my fav orite places, so imagine my excitement when my husband, Troy, and I were invited to join the Friends of Talbot Islands State Parks for a kayak trip hosted by Kayak Amelia! The event also featured a presentation by Dr. Keith Ashley, who reported on results from archaeological field work completed on Big Talbot Island. The Field School, conducted by the Archaeology Lab at University of North Florida and held o ver six w eeks in M ay and June 2017, included Dr. Ashley and 25 students.

Troy and I arriv ed late afternoon and w ere greeted by Ray and J ody Hetchka, owners of Kayak Amelia, who had graciously donated their kayaks to par ticipants of the ev ent.

Using a map and a bit of maneuvering, Troy and I spent about an hour paddling in the salt marsh, bor dered by pristine pine islands, swamp, and hammock communities. These places are the sites of many shor eline finds, dating from circa 300-1450 A.D. aboriginal encampments up thr ough a late eighteenthcentury colonial plantation.

After our paddle, w e were treated to a r eception of hors d’oeuvres and beverages, where we were able to meet and mingle with the F riends of Talbot Islands folks, who pr ovide financial support to the parks for projects critical to maintaining a healthy park ecosystem. Some of the pr ojects conducted by the Friends include a sea tur tle program, interpretive panels, park staff development, and park equipment, along with the archaeological field studies by Dr. Ashley and his students.

After the reception, guests were invited to take a seat in Kayak Amelia’s multi-purpose building, where Dr. Ashley gave a presentation on his findings from Big Talbot Island. Artifacts

presented included pottery, midden, shell tools, glass, brick, and ceramics.

A portion of the students’ field work focused on learning more about a kno wn St. Johns II period (A.D. 900-1250) Timucuan site at the southeast end of the island. R ecovered artifacts from that site include potter y, lithics, bone, and shell tools. Plentiful small fish remains (mullet and sea tr out) indicated that the nativ es used fine-mesh nets and/or baskets to capture young fish in the cr eeks, in addition to har vesting oysters and clams. D r. Ashley pointed out that this site is potentially significant and wor thy of listing on the N ational Register of Historic Places.

Unfortunately, these sites ar e actively eroding, from the bluffs right down to the beach on N assau Sound and Atlantic Ocean. Over the past sev eral decades, they hav e sustained extensive damage due to tidal and storm erosion, which has been exacerbated by Hurricanes Matthew in 2016 and Irma in 2017.

Much work still needs to be done to discover more about the daily lives of the people who called this island home. Troy and I loved the way this ev ent combined learning and leisur e, with an afternoon paddle follo wed by a presentation on the unique history and archaeology of Big Talbot Island State Park. It was a wonderful experience, and we’re hoping to join D r. Ashley in May and June this year as he conducts another Field School with his students. Volunteers are always welcome, and of course, if you want to become a member of Friends of Talbot Islands State Parks, your donation will help them fund future projects.

Kayak Amelia is located at 13030 H eckscher Drive. For more information, visit kayakamelia.com or talbotislands.com.

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COURTNEY RUSSELL 252.258.3443 courtneysellsamelia@gmail.com Courtney was everything we needed in a real estate agent. She was honest, knowledgeable, and upfront with her recommendations from preparing the house for listing all the way through closing. She made the process painless, and her guidance left us with the best scenario. I would absolutely recommend Courtney!

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JEN EDGINGTON 904.254.2379 jen@summerhouserealty.com Jen listened and acted to show us many homes and lots with water views. The process was long and our requirements made Jen’s job a chore at times, but she always had a pleasant attitude and was willing to go the extra mile. We are happy to recommend Jen as a rock solid realtor to help Ƃnd the property you might be looking for.

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