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Festival organizers are offering another star-studded series of concerts, including world-renowned violinist Midori, the New York Philharmonic String Quartet, and pianist Valentina Lisitsa.

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In its inaugural season 20 years ago, the Amelia Island Chamber Music Festival offered a compact two-week schedule in early June, and it was a whirlwind event. Concerts were staged at venues around Amelia Island 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 recall, the reason for the June schedule was that a new festival like ours couldn’t compete for world-class talent in the middle of the winter symphony season because performers had already made commitments, and nobody knew what to expect from the new festival on Amelia Island. Things have certainly changed in the past few years.

As our beloved AICMF has become one of the nation’s foremost chamber music festivals, its 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, including worldrenowned virtuoso violinist Midori, the New York Philharmonic String Quartet with Drew Petersen, and charismatic pianist Valentina Lisitsa. Like so many events this past year, Covid precautions mean that some of the concerts will be presented live at island venues and others will be online events to ensure the safety of musicians and audiences. Also appearing this season are the acclaimed Dover String Quartet, Pinchas Zukerman with the Zukerman Trio, violinist Chee Yun Kim, and the popular bluegrass group Balsam Range.

As always, we offer our congratulations to General and Artistic Director Christopher Rex, 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 offering a chamber music season of great 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 festival as a premier event, and AICMF Board President Emma Bledsoe for their tireless efforts. We are grateful to the local businesses, generous donors, and tireless volunteers who make each season a resounding success.

In addition this month, we take a look at new local non-profit organization called Bring Your Brokenness, which is creating a residential home for people suffering from eating disorders, which effect the lives of millions of Americans; catch up with local songwriter and musician Sean McCarthy, who has a new album out called Last House on the Beach; enjoy another “Fernandina Faces” from Dickie Anderson on Kathy Russell, whose responsibilities as Parks and Recreation Manager include preserving Egans Creek Greenway; share a “Backyard Adventure” on a camping “staycation” at Crooked River State Park in St. Marys, Georgia; and much, much more.

Contributing Writers Julie Simmons, Karen Miller, Dickie Anderson, Teri Sopp, Mandy Haynes, Betty Morrell, Michael Gass Contributing Photographers William Raser, Sherry Carter, Stephan Leimberg, Pam Bell, Christy Le Lait

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JANUARY 2021 11 Cover Story 2021 AMELIA ISLAND CHAMBER MUSIC FESTIVAL

With its twentieth season beginning this month, the Amelia Island Chamber Music Festival presents another outstanding slate of concerts that includes a variety of great music, including virtuoso violinist Midori, a tribute concert to festival favorite Lynn Harrell, and Balsam Range.

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With 30 million Americans struggling with eating disorders at some point in their lives, a new nonprofit called Bring Your Brokenness is determined to offer some real help.

Driven by a new relationship with a son given up for adoption years ago, Amelia Island’s Sean McCarthy delivers an inspired new album called Last House on the Beach.

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If you’ve been spending too much time at home but don’t want to go too far, you might want to consider a camping staycation at Crooked River State Park in St. Marys, Georgia.

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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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Maps of the Island and downtown, with telephone numbers

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Around Town What’s happenng around Amelia Island

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daptability. Ingenuity. Creativity. Malleability. Flexibility.

This acrostic not only spells Amelia Island Chamber Music Festival, it employs the words that have shaped 2020. “All of us have been required to reset and be resilient concerning our lives and our plans,” says Emma Bledsoe, AICMF Board President.

“Our plans have had to be adjusted and readjusted. But, like everyone else this year, we are persevering and will continue to do so.”

The Amelia Island Chamber Music Festival pressed forward by providing some virtual performances on their website at www.

AICMF.com. The Christiania Trio’s full concert, featuring the music of Schumann and Mendelssohn, presented in fall of 2020, was performed before a small, socially-distanced audience.

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in adapted, ingenious, creative, malleable, and flexible ways that will not only keep us safe and healthy, but it will continue to provide the source of hope, comfort, and enjoyment that we all so desperately need.”

The Amelia Island Chamber Music Festival announces a host of exciting concerts for 2021, their 20th season. The line-up of international and national musical stars, as well as local artists, are scheduled to perform concerts both live in island venues and virtually for the safety of both musicians and audiences. Beginning in January, the acclaimed Dover String Quartet opens the season, which extends through twelve spectacular concerts and concludes in April.

“It is exciting to present this season with both social distancing and online concerts because the pandemic has taught us, in the performing arts, how indispensable the audience is,”

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Celebrating their 20th season, the Amelia Island Chamber Music Festival presents a stellar line-up of online and live concerts, including virtuoso violinist Midori.

violinists Robert McDuffie and Chee Yun Kim. “Hosting these artists reflects our growing status as one of the nation’s premier classical music festivals,” says Rex. “The ability to grace our stages with such internationally renowned artists is a testimony to the strength and support of our valued contributors, ticket-buyers, and volunteers.”

THE AMELIA ISLAND CHAMBER MUSIC FESTIVAL AND MUSIC EDUCATION Midori

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states Christopher Rex, AICMF General and Artistic Director. “The composer writes music, and we spend our lives learning how to bring the music to life.

But without people to express it to, we have no mission.”

A wide array of internationally recognized and award-winning superstars from multiple genres are performing this year, including Festival newcomers like violin virtuoso Midori and the New York Philharmonic String Quartet with Drew Petersen. Returning favorites include Pinchas Zukerman with the Zukerman Trio, charismatic pianist Valentina Lisitsa, and concert

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Beginning with its inaugural year, the Amelia Island Chamber Music Festival knew the importance of music education. Master Classes and tutoring for their Young Resident Artists program played an important role in the Festival’s first concert season. This program has not only thrived, but it has continued and expanded to become The Spring Institute.

Here, the Beth Newdome Fellowship Artists, promising and acclaimed students from the nation’s leading conservatories and universities, are mentored by professional musicians and AICMF’s quartet-in-residence, The Dover Quartet.

This training program culminates in a series of public performances, most of which are free of charge.

Committed to education, the Festival recognizes that students and audiences benefit and learn from attending Master Classes. Therefore, while here to perform their concerts, the Dover Quartet will conduct a free Master Class for young artists who are currently attending Jacksonville area schools and universities. Attendance by all who love to listen and learn is encouraged.

In addition, partnering with the Boys and Girls Clubs of Nassau County, AICMF has developed a Strings Education Program, providing instruments and lessons for a five-day-a week learning experience. Student recitals, as well as performances by professional musicians, have been presented at the Miller Freedom Center and the Roberts Learning and Achievement Center. These programs will resume when the current Covid-19 restrictions are lifted.

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THE DOVER STRING QUARTET IN AN ONLINE VIRTUAL CONCERT The Dover String Quartet kicks off the 20th season with an online virtual concert on Sunday, January 31. The Dover, AICMF’s quartet-in-residence, is one of the most in-demand ensembles in the world. The first-ever quartetin-residence for the Kennedy Center, and the recipient of the coveted Avery Fisher Career Grant, the Dover is also quartet-in-residence for the prestigious Curtis Institute of School of Music in Philadelphia; they were the former quartet-residence for the Bienen School of Music at Northwestern University, Chamber Music Northwest, Artosphere, and Peoples’ Symphony in New York.

The quartet’s distinctive sound has helped confirm its status as the one of the finest young American string quartets of their generation. The quartet will be joined by acclaimed composer and performer Edgar Meyer, bassist, on March 26.

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The Young Patrons of the Amelia Island Chamber Music Festival invite dynamic young adults between the ages of 21 and 50 to join their party! The Young Patrons are an energetic group with a love of music and a desire to mingle and network. Young Patrons enjoy discounted tickets to a concert, preceded or followed by a party for one price that’s all inclusive. The program was first launched by a group of local young women who were the hosts of a cocktail party preceding the popular Wynton Marsalis Concert. Visit www.

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On Valentine’s Day, February 14, don’t miss another spectacular online virtual concert by the New York Philharmonic String Quartet with exciting young pianist, Drew Petersen.

The New York Philharmonic String Quartet is comprised of four Principal musicians from the Orchestra. The group, formed in January 2017, made its debut as the solo ensemble in John Adams’s Absolute Jest in New York in March 2017.

All four members are multiple prize winners, have appeared as concerto soloists with the Philharmonic and orchestras around the world, and have appeared frequently in the Philharmonic’s chamber music series at David Geffen Hall and Merkin Hall.

Acclaimed young American pianist Drew Petersen is a sought-after soloist, recitalist, and chamber musician in the United States, Europe, and Asia. He has been praised for his commanding

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violinist Chee Yun Kim, cellist Andres Diaz, and pianist Wendy Chen, in an exciting performance of Vivaldi’s famous “Spring” and “Winter” Concertos, as well as Tango composer Astor Piazzolla’s “Summer” and “Autumn” Tangos for Piano Trio in a not-to-be-missed “Battle of the Bands.”

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and poetic performances of a repertoire ranging from Bach to Zaimont, and he is the recipient of the 2018 Avery Fisher Career Grant, 2017 American Pianists Award, and the Christel DeHaan Fellow of the American Pianists Association, as well as a residency at the University of Indianapolis.

BEER & G-STRINGS RETURNS AT THE SADLER RANCH On Sunday, March 14, the AICMF brings back the favorite festival series, “Beer & G-Strings.” This fun collaborative concert, entitled “The Four Seasons,” will be held at the Sadler Ranch concert stage and will feature the Christiania Trio, as well as 16 AMELIA ISLANDER MAGAZINE •

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The Zukerman Trio returns to Amelia Island by popular demand on Sunday March 21 at the First Baptist Church.

With a celebrated career spanning five decades, Pinchas Zukerman reigns as one of today’s most sought-after and versatile musicians as a violin and viola soloist, conductor, and chamber musician. He launched his trio in 2013, and since then, the ensemble has traveled around the globe and performed at such major festivals as Ravinia, the BBC Proms, Edinburgh, Verbier, and the “Bravo! Vail” Music Festival.

The Dover Quartet performs a second concert with string bass virtuoso Edgar Meyer on March 26 at the Amelia Baptist Church. In demand as both a performer and a composer, Meyer has formed a role in the music world unlike any other. His unparalleled technique and musicianship, in combination with his gift for composition, have brought him to the forefront, where he is appreciated by a vast, varied audience. His uniqueness in the field was recognized by a MacArthur Award in 2002. Meyer’s past collaborations include many festival favorites such as Joshua Bell, Béla Fleck, Yo-Yo Ma, and Chris Thile.

The next day on March 27, the Dover Quartet will hold a Master Class with promising young musicians at the Prince of Peace Lutheran Church. This exciting opportunity to see the process of teaching the art of musical performance to aspiring young students is free and open to the public.

VIOLIN VIRTUOSO MIDORI AND VALENTINA LISITSA World-renowned violin virtuoso and prodigy Midori will perform a

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On Sunday, April 18, piano virtuoso Valentina Lisitsa, known as “The Queen of Rachmaninoff,” returns to the Festival this year. With more than 83 million YouTube views, Lisitsa is one of the most-watched classical musicians on the internet. An Amelia Island favorite, Valentina is at ease with a vast repertoire, ranging from Bach and Mozart to Rachmaninoff, Shostakovich, and Bernstein. Her orchestral repertoire includes more than 40 concertos.

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fantastic program on Friday, April 9 at the First Baptist Church featuring the music of Mozart, Grieg, and the monumental violin sonata of French composer Caesar Franck. A visionary artist, activist, and educator, Midori has a unique career which transcends traditional boundaries through her relentless drive to explore and build connections between music and the human experience.

A leading concert violinist for over 35 years, Midori regularly transfixes audiences around the world, bringing together graceful precision and intimate expression that allows the listening public to not just hear music but to be personally moved by it.

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A TRIBUTE TO FESTIVAL FAVORITE LYNN HARRELL To celebrate the 20th season of the Festival and to pay tribute to the memory of renowned cellist and beloved Festival favorite Lynn Harrell, a collaborative concert entitled “Scherzando” will be presented at The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island on Sunday, April 25.

This concert will feature stars from the Festival’s twenty successful seasons and friends and colleagues of Harrell. Artists will include violinists Robert McDuffie, Amy Moretti, Helen Nightengale, and Giora Schmidt, violists James Dunham and Nokuthula Ngwenyama, cellists Zuill Bailey and Christopher Rex, and pianist Elizabeth Pridgen. They will perform virtuoso works of Beethoven, Brahms, Wieniawski, Schubert, and end with the Scherzo and Finale of Felix Mendelssohn’s great Octet.

SWINGING JAZZ AND A PERFORMANCE OF PETER AND THE WOLF If jazz is your style, join JB Scott’s “Swingin’ Allstars” featuring vocalist Lisa Kelly in a free open to the public concert at Main Beach on Saturday, May 8. JB Scott and Lisa Kelly have performed internationally for major festivals, jazz clubs, and jazz societies as featured soloists with big bands, and with their own big band and small groups. They are highly regarded adjudicators and guest artist/clinicians for secondary to collegiate music programs, competitions and music camps, and have co-produced six successful CDs. JB Scott is Director of Jazz Studies at the prestigious University of North Florida Jazz Studies Program.

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For the young, and the young-atheart, Peter and the Wolf will be staged and performed for children on Saturday, May 23, sponsored by the AICMF’s Young Patrons. Considered a symphonic fairy tale for children and written by Sergei Prokofiev, it is the composer’s most frequently performed work. Peter and the Wolf will be performed as a fourhand piano concert by Julie Coucheron and Elizabeth Pridgen, accompanied by dancers under the direction of Susie Dodge from the Amelia Island Dance Festival and narrated by popular local actor Frank O’Donnell. Two performances will be presented at the Amelia Community Theater’s Tom and Sally Henderson Auditorium.

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On May 23, the Festival will present the final concert of their 20th anniversary season with the popular bluegrass ensemble, Balsam Range.

2018 International Bluegrass Music Association’s Entertainer of the Year, Balsam Range has become one of the genre’s most award-winning acts.

Since forming in 2007, the group has garnered 13 IBMA awards on the heels of 8 critically acclaimed albums.

The performers have left audiences spellbound while headlining major festivals from coast-to-coast, selling out venues across the nation, and in multiple appearances at the Grand Ole Opry. The concert will take place on the Sadler Ranch auditorium stage.

The Amelia Island Chamber Music Festival has been presenting the world’s greatest artists and providing music education for promising young students since their founding in 2001.

“The ability to bring to Amelia Island the greatest musical artists in the world has only been possible through the exceptional generosity of our individual and corporate sponsors, the dedication of our Board of Directors, volunteers, and staff, and the enthusiastic support of our audiences,” declares the festival’s General and Artistic Director Christopher Rex. “I am so grateful for all who have worked so hard to help present this fantastic 20th season celebration in a safe and responsible way during these challenging times.”

“Music truly soothes the soul,” observes Board of Directors President Emma Bledsoe. “And through this extraordinary group of musicians we hope you will be refreshed and inspired, particularly as we look forward to a healthy New Year!”

Performance dates and times are subject to change. Please visit www.

AICMF.com for the latest information and concert updates. Tickets for all concerts are available online or by calling (904) 261-1779.

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“Amelia Island is home to a surprising and growing number of award-winning local restaurants, from five-star 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.”

The first event planned is the kick-off dinner at Omni Amelia Island Resort on Thursday, January 21. Restaurant Week will close with a mouthwatering finale dinner at The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island on Thursday, January 28. Visit www. ameliaisland.com for more details, including a list of participating restaurants and menus.

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The Plantation Artists’ Guild and Gallery (PAGG) and its volunteer corps, Art Lovers, are looking for photographs taken on Amelia Island during the year 2020. Their project, “2020 – A Look Back,” sponsored by Courtyard/ SpringHill Suites

by Marriott Amelia Island, mourns and celebrates this amazing year of challenges.

PAGG wants to tell the year’s story in photos – 100 of them! The photos, from residents and visitors, hope to reveal the emotions of this extraordinary year, displaying adaptation, humor, and resilience.

And it is not just about the pandemic, as the year also included elections, storms, comets, birthday celebrations, weddings, holidays, a football season, and much, much more. If a picture is worth a thousand words, imagine the value of 100 photos telling the story of this unique year.

The winning photos will be assembled into a collection displayed in an exhibition at various locations, beginning with the opening of the Courtyard/SpringHill Suites Marriott Amelia Island in Spring 2021. From there, the collection will travel to local galleries, banks, retail outlets, and public buildings. Additional sponsors include Baptist Medical Center Nassau, the Amelia Island Tourist Development Council, Fernandina Beach News-Leader, and Main Street. For more information, visit www.paggart.com.

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AMELIA ISLAND NAMED ONE OF THE TOP 10 U.S. ISLANDS BY CONDE NAST TRAVELER MAGAZINE READERS You will not be surprised to learn that our own Amelia Island is again ranked among the Top 10 U.S. Islands by the readers of Condé Nast Traveler Magazine, the most prestigious recognition of excellence in the travel industry. More than 715,000 people voted in the publication’s annual Readers’ Choice Awards, putting Amelia Island in the #9 spot on a list of 29 other popular island destinations. “The winners represent the best of the best,” said Jesse Ashlock, U.S. editor of Condé Nast Traveler.

“During these extraordinary, challenging times, avid travelers are spending a lot of time dreaming of their next great trip, and it’s reassuring to know Amelia Island’s charm and stellar reputation are keeping us topof-mind—and top-of-list—as one of the best island destinations in the U.S.,” said Gil Langley, president and CEO of the Amelia Island Convention and Visitors Bureau.

“Now more than ever, our hoteliers, restaurateurs, shopkeepers and other tourism partners have banded together and are working hard to provide an exceptional, ‘Top 10’ travel experience to our devoted visitors.”

To learn more about this celebrated ranking, visit www.cntraveler.com/rca and look for Amelia Island in the November issue of Condé Nast Traveler print edition. ©DEREMER STUDIOS

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usan McCarthy’s grandparents lived in a trailer park when she was a young girl, and visiting them was one of her favorite things to do. “It was a wonderful place,” says Susan. “I always remember how the neighbors and families would get together. What fond memories I have of those days!” Trailer park life has stayed with her over the years, so when Susan decided to open an antiques and collectibles shop in Fernandina Beach, Trailer Park Collectibles seemed like the perfect name.

Susan opened her business on Alachua Street 13 years ago, and 11 years ago moved the business to Centre Street, where today her antique mall-style business hosts 35 vendors and consignors.

Trailer Park’s inventory includes a little bit of everything, including furniture, tableware, nautical decor, vinyl records, and antiques of all kinds like jewelry, linens, funky signs, pottery, and more.

“Most of my vendors have been with me for years,” says Susan. “They are like family to me, and passionate about what they do. They are always restocking their shelves and booths!”

And why are so many people buying older furniture and decorative items now?

Susan attributes it to a creative force that is present in decorating these days. “People don’t want to walk into a furniture store and buy new things that other people already have,” says Susan. “They want to decorate their homes as they please, using things that reflect their own personalities and lifestyles.” For do-it-yourselfers, Susan sells Farmhouse Paint, a top-notch brand that is so easy and effortless that anyone can enjoy painting with professional results. Susan will be offering painting classes starting this fall.

Susan loved the trailer park life so much, she purchased a 37-foot trailer of her own, where she now lives with her husband, Brian, and their dog, Ziggy.

She may have downsized her own lifestyle considerably, but Trailer Park Collectibles is chock full of unique gifts and vintage items that will make you smile. For more information, call (904) 491-4461 or visit www.trailerparkcollectibles.com, or check their Facebook page for their latest offerings. Trailer Park Collectibles is located at 702 Centre Street.

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IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD with Mandy Haynes

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ana McCoy of Amelia Care Management has strong ties to Amelia Island. Her great-grandfather, Thomas O’Hagan, was a keeper of the Amelia Island lighthouse, and both of her grandfathers worked at the mill. Fifteen years ago, Dana and her family decided to make Amelia Island their full-time residence. “There are so many things we love about living here. We spend time on the beach and enjoy walks along the river. We love going downtown and eating at our favorite restaurants. I feel like I belong to something here and I want to make a difference for others in my community,” she says.

Dana is active in the community and with her church, St. Michael’s. She is the parish nurse for Amelia Plantation Chapel. She has been a member of Rotary, on the board of the YMCA, and is involved with several small business groups and the Nassau County Chamber of Commerce.

Dana is currently the owner and care manager of Amelia Care Management. A registered nurse for thirty years, she has spent the last fifteen caring for the elderly of Amelia Island. Amelia Care has partnerships with therapists, dietitians, doctors, and other support services.

“This is a very personal service and exactly the kind of work I love to do. Our goal is to work one-on-one with clients to help them age with dignity on their terms.” Amelia Care Management is located at 22 South 6th Street. For more information, call (904) 206-0217 or email Dana at dana. mccoy@ameliacm.com.

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othing makes Elizabeth Bandyk happier than hearing, “I have someone that needs you.” Originally from Pennsylvania, Elizabeth and her family moved to Amelia Island five years ago. You may know her as a volunteer with the Health Department or a licensed realtor with Berkshire Hathaway Chaplin Williams Realty. Two years ago, she combined her passion for helping others and her love of nursing when she started CURA Care Management.

CURA is a nationally certified, insured, and professional corporation, and Elizabeth is an advanced practice nurse offering a holistic approach to coordinating the care needs for individuals using specialized care plans with many resources.

“No one should be alone when they’re dealing with difficult situations. I’m the eyes, ears, and voice for my clients, and a lifeline for family members who can’t be here,” says Elizabeth, a registered nurse for 37 years. “When my father became ill, I was fortunate to be able to spend his last days with him. It was a gift to be there, to hold his hand and know he wasn’t alone.

He actually came up with the name for CURA, which stands for Caring and Utmost Respect for the Aging.”

“My mission is to provide nursing with compassion and care and also help my clients coordinate appointments, file insurance forms, make sure they’re utilizing their benefits— anything they need help with, I’m here and happy to help.” To reach Elizabeth Bandyk and CURA, email eabandyk@gmail. com, call (863) 608-2013, or visit www.curacaremanager.com.

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his year just ending, more than any other time in our lives, has illustrated how uncertain tomorrow can be. Blame it on COVID-19, or perhaps a loss in the family, a project at work, or peer pressure, but for many, stressful, uncertain roads can lead to certain hard times.

“For me, it was an eating disorder,” says Amie Shields.

Amie is a beautiful Amelia Island wife, mother of four, and recent founder of Bring Your Brokenness, a 501(c)3 charitable organization with a mission to provide a safe and loving environment for those with eating disorders, offering them hope and healing for a life transformation through God’s Word.

“It might surprise you to learn that an estimated 30 million Americans will struggle with an eating disorder at some point in their lifetime,” says Amie. “And only 20 percent get the needed help they need. In fact, eating disorders represent the highest death rate of all mental illnesses, with an individual dying every 52 minutes.”

That eye-opening statistic suggests that perhaps we as a nation are not talking enough about eating disorders, but not

Amie. She is courageous, and she isn’t willing to hide under the covers anymore. “I am passionate about this challenge because it has stolen over two decades of my life, and I want to help others. My past is full of deep abuse that eventually fueled dangerous behaviors, which led to anorexia-nervosa. I almost lost everything, including my family and my life, before I found the help I needed.”

In 2016, new to Fernandina Beach, with a home under construction and four school-aged children, Amie found herself admitted to in-patient rehabilitation. “It was the longest, hardest time of my life, but my children told me I was killing myself and making them watch,” she says. “That was it. I knew I had to seek help – for them.”

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Today, Amie is the founder of Bring Your Brokenness and leader of a solid group of supporters committed to stand with her as she ministers to and rehabilitates young people with stories like hers. “In 2017, I began blogging and I was overwhelmed at the number of people wanting to connect who had no support system.” In May 2018, Amie founded her organization and launched a number of support groups.

Feeling called by God to open a residential center, Amie couldn’t shake the passion, and two years to the day later, she found the perfect property.

That deal fell through, but within a few hours, a new and better opportunity appeared. Last month, an open house and prayer service were held at Bring Your Brokenness’s brand-new residential facility in Yulee. “God has provided beyond all expectations,” says Amie.

“Our goal is to open six beds on October 1 this year, but we want to do it right and we’ll take the time to do that.”

For anyone interested in getting involved with Amie’s mission, lots of opportunities are available, from help with an interior remodel to electricians and plumbers and, of course, donors to help purchase supplies and furniture for the home. For more information on Bring Your Brokenness and its important mission, visit bringyourbrokenness.com.

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MAP | TIDES AT THE AMELIA RIVER | JANUARY 2021 DAY

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JANUARY Weather Avg. High 65 degrees Avg. Low 48 degrees Avg. Precip 2.73 inches

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AROUND TOWN

JANUARY

2021

JANUARY 5 Beginner Yoga 8-week course Starts 2/1 @ 7:15-8:30 pm or 1/5 @ 10:1511:30 am. In-studio class with 9 people max with social distancing. Learn yoga with safe, systematic, and methodical progress and instructions. Common knee, neck, shoulder and back conditions are ok! $119 for all 8 weeks.

Make up classes available within the session.

Community Yoga + Wellness, 210 Beech Street, For more information, call (904) 613-6345 or visit cyoga-amelia.com.

JANUARY 1 – 31 Ed Mosher “Corner Show” Artist at PAGG Plantation Artists’ Guild & Gallery is pleased to announce Ed Mosher as the “Corner Show” artist for December. Ed creates gorgeous seascapes rendered beautifully in acrylic. Open to the public. PAGG is a cooperative, non-profit gallery comprised of Nassau County artists. 94 Amelia Village Circle in the Omni Amelia Island Resort Shops. Mon 11 am – 5 pm, Tues 9 am – 1 pm, Wed through Sat 11 am – 5 pm, Sun 1-5 pm. Any questions, please call (904) 432-1750 or visit paggart.com.

JANUARY 9 Second Saturday Artrageous ArtWalk In addition to beautiful beaches, Amelia Island is also known for upscale galleries and talented artists who call this Island home. On the second Saturday of each month, participating galleries on the island and mostly the downtown area host free art events and open houses. Locals and tourists alike can enjoy the various types of local art that each gallery has to offer as well as meet the artists. Photography, pottery, copper, metal, fused, as well as stained glass, watercolors, acrylics, oils and batik are just a few of the varied media one can expect to see. Fall/Winter Artwalk October - March, 4 pm - 7 pm.

entrance and seating will be socially distanced.

GFWC Woman’s Club of Fernandina Beach, 201 Jean Lafitte Blvd. Hospitality will begin at 10 am with the program to follow at 10:30 am. Please visit www.bartramgardenclub.org for more information.

JANUARY 16 Beginner Tai Chi Workshop Movement, grace and form. Move with your energy and breath to be more balanced and centered. 1-3 pm. $35 register at www.cyogaamelia.com. Community Yoga + Wellness, 210 Beech Street, For more information, call (904) 613-6345 or visit cyoga-amelia.com.

JANUARY 18 Martin Luther King, Jr. Parade The Parade, organized by America’s Youth, Inc., will begin at the Peck Center, 516 S. 10th Street and concludes at the MLK, Jr. Center on Elm Street.. This is an annual parade celebrating the life and legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr. This parade begins at the Peck Center located at 516 S. 10th St. If you would like to participate in the parade, please contact Sherry Thompson-Cobb at (904) 335-7496.

JANUARY 12 “New Beginnings” Show at PAGG

Every Friday 5:30-6:45 pm $22 per drop in class or $18 online. Relaxing, soothing to the nervous system and a gentle stretch for the body.

Community Yoga + Wellness, 210 Beech Street, For more information, call (904) 613-6345 or visit cyoga-amelia.com.

JANUARY 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 Healing Back Care Class Good for people experiencing chronic or intermittent low back pain. No yoga experience necessary. Reduce inflammation, work with proper posture and help reduce instances of pain. This class is offered as an online or instudio class. 4-class series. 4-5 pm. $75 register at www.cyoga-Amelia.com. Community Yoga + Wellness, 210 Beech Street, For more information, please call (904) 613-6345 or visit cyoga-amelia.com.

JANUARY 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 Virtual Story Time with Ms. Dearsha Kids of all ages can join us every Saturday at 10:30am for a fun story and craft with Ms. Dearsha! Story & Song Bookstore Bistro, 1430 Park Ave. For more information, call (904) 6012118 or visit storyandsongbookstore.com.

Plantation Artists’ Guild & Gallery will be transformed to lick off 2021 with a show called “New Beginnings” starting January 13. View all the wonderful art in a safe setting. Masks still required. PAGG is a cooperative, non-profit gallery composed of Nassau County artists. 94 Amelia Village Circle in the Omni Amelia Island Resort Shops. Mon 11 am – 5 pm, Tues 9 am – 1 pm, Wed through Sat 11 am – 5 pm, Sun 1-5 pm. Any questions, call (904) 432-1750. Visit paggart.com.

JANUARY 14 The Bartram Garden Club of Amelia Remembers America’s First Great Naturalist

JANUARY Historic Downtown Fernandina Tours

To perpetuate the legacy of William Bartram, a program will be presented by Sam Carr and Mike Adams of the Bartram Trail Conference.

Mike Adams will bring history to life in his reenactment using William Bartram’s words and illustrations of the flora and fauna of northeast Florida. Sam Carr will discuss the establishment of the Bartram Trail National Heritage Corridor which memorializes William Bartram’s explorations of the colonial southeast.

The program is open to the public. Contact Linda Broadrick at linda.broadrick@gmail.com or (904) 491-7759. Masks are required at the

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Ride into the past and learn the stories of Amelia Island and the eight flags that have flown over its historically rich land. We take you on a journey from the time the Timucua Indians inhabited this area into the modern day shrimping industry. Pick up at 170 Ash Street, junction of Ash and 2nd streets. All ages welcome. $29 per adult (discounts for seniors, military and children under 15). Tours run everyday at 10 am, 1 pm and 3 pm (Sunday 3 pm only).

Advance booking required. Contact Daniel Daly at info@ameliaislandhistorictours.com or call (904) 899 2429.

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Sean McCarthy

Driven by a new relationship with a son given up for adoption years ago, Amelia Island’s Sean McCarthy delivers an inspired new album called Last House on the Beach.

BY KAREN MILLER • PHOTO BY SHERRY CARTER

T

hings have changed quite a bit since Sean McCarthy graced the cover of the Amelia Islander Magazine 23 years ago, but McCarthy’s brand of “Coastal Country” music endures today; in fact, it just keeps getting better.

Writing his first song when he was only 12, McCarthy headed to Nashville when he was old enough to leave home, learning the craft of songwriting from some of the best in the business. He started out playing at The Bluebird Cafe and Douglas Corner Café, combining country, bluegrass, and tropical with coastal lyrical themes. He produced one album in Nashville, then another when he returned to Fernandina Beach, where he has been considered one the best performers on the island.

But that doesn’t mean there haven’t been a few bumps in the road for the talented storyteller, songwriter, artist, and boat captain. When he was a young man, his teenage girlfriend became pregnant, and her parents arranged to give the baby up for adoption, forcing the couple to end their relationship.

McCarthy would go on to have three marriages, three children

– Rorrey, Erin, and Cobie – and a successful music career, but something was always missing from his life.

“I have always played locally, never really playing any large venues or outside of our small town,” says McCarthy. “I hadn’t written a new song since 2011. I was of the mindset that my time had come and gone, and I had always been just that close, but missed out on any chance of my music ever reaching a broader audience. Until someone special came into my life.”

That “someone special” was his son, Jason, the baby that was given up for adoption 35-years before. “When Jason reached out to me, my heart stopped,” says McCarthy. “I couldn’t help but cry that a child I lost so long ago might find his way back into my life.”

The first night the two met, Jason asked McCarthy to play him his favorite song. “My favorite song has always been “Somewhere Over the Rainbow,” and by the time I finished, he was crying, says McCarthy. “Jason told me that his late mother’s continued on next page

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favorite movie was The Wizard of Oz, and that it had felt to him like she was in the room looking over us and sending her blessing to this new relationship.”

Jason is a Hollywood film/television/ digital media producer in Los Angeles, and he was just what McCarthy needed to get himself out of his musical funk. “I hadn’t written a song in years, and Jason challenged me to write a song for him,” says McCarthy. “I was terrified that I couldn’t do it, but within a few days I had a song for him. Then I wrote more, and more, with Jason encouraging me all the way. By the time I got to five new songs, he said, ‘Sean, how would you feel about officially formulating a band with some of your long-time musician friends and even putting together a third album?”

“With Jason’s encouragement, I reached out to some of the boys I’d played with for years and asked if they would be willing to join the Sean McCarthy Band and record some new music together,” says McCarthy. “I formed an official band with musicians Hotshot Carter, Marcus Carter, Ernie Ealum, and Daniel Daly. Within a few months, we had a website, graphics, social media pages, online music channels, booked shows, and I was able to coordinate with longtime producer and friend John Gould of Key of Sea Studios, along with Mark Deaton and Hugh Williams, to record our third album, Last House on the Beach, along with numerous singles such as ‘Sarah’s Island,’ a song about Sarah Alice Broadbent written for the new development on Crane Island, and ‘Low Country Christmas,’ our first original Christmas single.”

As things have been coming together in McCarthy’s life, he’s also starting a new marine concierge and consulting service called Hey Captain, featuring yacht sales, yacht management, consulting, and captain for hire. “So many good things are happing right now,” exclaims McCarthy.

“I couldn’t have done it without the support of my family, friends, and the Amelia Island community.”

For information about McCarthy’s music, visit seanmccarthyband.com. For information about his marine concierge business, visit www.hey-capt.com.

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AT A HOLIDAY BLOCK PARTY WITH MONKEY BARREL AND EVELYNE TALMAN

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AT A PIZZA-MAKING CLASS AT FIRST LOVE BREWING IN FERNANDINA BEACH

JOHNNY BROWN AND ALAN BROWN

CHRISTINE SIMPSON AND LINDA DOSS

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AT A SHOW WITH ROBYN NEMES AND NORMA JEAN MCLEOD AT STORY & SONG BOOKSTORE

SUSAN MARTIN AND ROBYN NEMES

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AT A LES DEMERLE TRIO CHRISTMAS SHOW AT STORY & SONG BOOKSTORE

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FERNANDINA FACES

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BY KAREN MILLER PHOTO BY STEVE LEIMBERG, WWW.UNSEENIMAGES.COM

K

athy Russell, Parks and Recreation Manager for the City of Fernandina Beach, loves her job and the island she calls home. She is a woman of many talents.

One of her duties is the management of Egans Creek Greenway. The Greenway is a protected area of over 300 acres that runs north-to-south along Egans Creek. This unique green space was opened for public use in the summer of 2000, and it continues to be a popular island park offering a variety of activities. Kathy is responsible for coordinating its maintenance and she is a passionate promoter for it.

Kathy received her Bachelor of Science from the University of Florida. After graduation, she landed a job in animal care at the Jacksonville Zoo, then at SeaWorld Orlando, where she worked with birds as an aviculturist with responsibility for parrots, ducks, penguins, and puffins. Relocating to Amelia Island, she felt called to teaching. As a science teacher for 17 years at Fernandina Beach High School, she taught primarily Oceanography/Marine Science and Environmental Science.

A self-described girl who loves water, Kathy coached the high school swim team for 10 years. When she was not teaching, Kathy worked part-time for the city running their aquatic programs. When the pool at the Atlantic Recreation Center was heated and opened year-round, the city was looking for a full-time Aquatics and Greenway Manager and Kathy was ready for a change. The job was hers, and she has been in the position for 15 years. When not working, she indulges her love of scuba diving. She is a certified instructor and enjoys sharing her passion with her students.

Kathy and her husband, Dennis, love animals and operate a small zoo of their own! The couple manages quite a menagerie, which includes 2 dogs, 2 cats, 3 African Gray parrots, 6 ducks, some chickens, 2 turkeys, a Zebu (a mini-cow), a mini-donkey, 47 AMELIA ISLANDER MAGAZINE •

and 2 goats. Dennis was once an elephant trainer for the Jacksonville Zoo, and he coordinated the couple’s wedding inside an elephant show ring. Love of the outdoors was passed to their daughter, Amanda, who is an Environmental Scientist for a global engineering firm.

Kathy is thankful for the foresight of the City of Fernandina Beach in purchasing the land that now makes up the Greenway, as well as the North Beach and Seaside Parks. She is passionate about the Greenway, although she is increasingly concerned about “chemical and biological pollution,” noting that issues can arise when properties that are adjacent to the Greenway are not careful about pesticides and invasive plants.

“What I love about Egans Creek Greenway is based on the connection to nature that it provides. Being there gives us the opportunity to visit and spend some time absorbing what nature has to offer: the sounds, smells, visual beauty, and hopefully a glimpse of a wild thing that one feels privileged to share this place with,” says Kathy.

The Greenway and Amelia Island are lucky to have such a talented and passionate woman defending and promoting some of the things that make our island so special.

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hope you had a wonderful holiday season! We are now ready to do some serious “armchair” gardening. No physical exertion here, just a little brain power, and a big imagination! While you sit out the coolest months of the year, you can plan what bright new shrubs and striking blossoms you would like to see in your garden next spring and summer, and where you’d like to see them.

I’m thinking about an awesome Magnolia, which I can’t wait to see in bloom. Stellar Ruby Magnolia is a new evergreen tree with banana-scented, ruby-colored flowers appearing in late spring, and reappearing throughout the summer and early fall. This new (PP) Southern Living plant is known for being disease- and pest-resistant, and it is also heat- and drought-tolerant. It has a longer blooming season than most, and it returns year after year. Stellar Ruby is also salt-tolerant.

Plant it in full sun to part-shade, fertilize it in early spring before the first flush, and if you want to shape this tree, do that also before the first flush. Use this beauty as an accent, in the landscape, as a

TIP OF T HE M O N T H Now is the time to cut back roses (knee high) and plant bare root roses. Check the mulch around your plants and trees for any mold underneath. If there’s mold, replace it.

If no mold, turn the mulch over to air the roots, leaving 4 to 6 inches clear around trunk or stems.

border, or in a container. It’s great for cut flowers, as a hedge, in mass plantings, or plant it in your woodland garden.

I know Camellias are not summerblooming plants, but I just have to introduce you to an amazing new camellia called Christmas Carol. This unique plant is a Southern Living hybrid cross between a Japonica and the weeping Sasanqua. This evergreen plant sports red, bell-shaped flowers with white edging, blooming from autumn through Christmas.

Christmas Carol has a graceful, semi-sweeping habit with compact growth of 5 to 7 feet in height and 3 to 5 feet in width. The beautiful shiny green

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foliage sets off the rest of the plant. Plant it in full sun to part shade. Fertilize in early spring, and no pruning is necessary for this beauty.

A profuse bloomer is the new Early Wonder Camellia, with its lavender-rose formal double flower that blooms fall through the late winter and into spring.

It can be grown in full sun to partial shade. Early Wonder has a spreading to rounding habit, growing 6 to 8 feet in height and 4 to 6 feet in width. It’s a really stunning bloomer. Plant the Christmas Carol and the Early Wonder in your Camellia garden, or use them as specimen plants in the landscape.

Another great plant for spring and summer blooms is the Light Show Red Bottlebrush. This lovely compact bush grows only 2 to 3 feet in height and spreads about the same. This is another salt- and drought-tolerant plant that will brighten up your garden with color.

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ISLAND HOME Below: The Thompsons’ home redesign features a fireplace separating the kitchen and living areas.

This feature helped to achieve the wide, open space they sought for a contemporary look.

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he first time we fell in love with Amelia Island was in 1974,” remembers Keith Thompson, standing with his wife, Marilyn, in the gathering room of their newly renovated home in Cape Sound. “I was on the Ohio State University faculty at the time and I was collaborating on a book with a graduate student at the University of North Florida. We really needed to spend some time together, and Marilyn and I loved camping. I opened my map, and the best, closest campground was at Fort Clinch State Park.”

The couple laughs remembering their days camping and walking the beach near Fort Clinch, dreaming about the day when they might live here permanently. It only took them 17 years to realize their dream, and they’ve never looked back.

The Thompsons’ first home on Amelia was a condominium on First Avenue. From there, they decided they wanted a larger home, which they found in Golfside South, before finally moving to Cape Sound.

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“We enjoy buying a home, renovating it, making a life, and then eventually moving to something new,” they share. And when you see their talent for home design, it’s easy to understand why they like doing this so much.

Contemporary to the core, this home’s design overflows with attention to details, which were delivered in partnership with Douglas K. Design. “We met Doug through mutual friends and thoroughly appreciated ideating and working together.”

One example of the combined creativity is the home’s fireplace between the family room and kitchen. The original space felt narrow, so they moved the wall back and separated the two rooms with the fireplace, which is one of the crowning jewels of the lower floor.

Doug echoed his admiration for this project. “Keith is supertalented and into the details,” says Doug. “He project-managed

Top Left: The all-white kitchen with white translucent marble is bright and vibrant. The appliance garages support the minimalist design.

Top Right: The open floor plan, abundant shelving, displayed art, and unique lighting all align to create a gallery-like appeal.

Above: Two spaces in the home feature classic George Nelson lighting, including the chandelier in the dining room. With his iconic bubble lamps, Nelson is considered by many to be one of the founding fathers of American Modernism.

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it all, and if something wasn’t completed on time, he’d roll up his sleeves and do it himself.”

Another example of the brilliance in this home is the gallery-like design. “There was empty space, so we leveraged it for what it was and created a gallery-like appeal,” says Doug. The result is extraordinary, particularly as the home consists of three stories and an elevator!

Mooney Custom Woodworks was key to delivering many features, including the gallery shelving and television slider door, as well as the kitchen, which continues the contemporary theme with its blends of white hues and prominent garage-door cabinets.

Some of the favorite features of the home were created when Keith put on his toolbelt and got to work. For instance, he built the vanities and installed the lighting in the powder room and upstairs bath, and he built the unique computer station with cord storage by the back entryway. Keith’s talent especially shines in the master

Top left: The master bath is comfortable, with lots of natural light and a custom-designed walk-in shower.

Top right: Keith’s office is whimsical, musical, and inspirational, with the island’s natural beauty as a backdrop.

Above left: The guest quarters and outdoor lounge make a perfect combination.

Above right: With beautiful views of the sunrise, the master suite has a bed redesigned by Keith, with their talented daughter’s artwork hanging above it.

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suite, where he redesigned an old bed and installed a television mounting system that automatically adjusts to the perfect position for Marilyn.

Their daughter’s artwork is showcased throughout the home, including a beautiful oil painting above the master bed. The master bath is one more statement of the team’s design talent, with its redesigned walk-in shower, gorgeous lighting, and abundance of deep-drawer storage.

Today, the Thompsons are living the life about which they dreamed on Amelia Island. They enjoy walks on the beach, Keith performs with Amelia Musical Playhouse and Island Chamber Singers, and Marilyn enjoys taking art classes with the Nassau County Council on Aging. But most of all, they enjoy their home and the surrounding natural beauty of the island they fell in love with all those years ago.

Top: Each of the home’s three floors offers a gathering space.

Above left: The powder bath showcases a burst of color and features vanities Keith designed and constructed.

Above right: The Thompsons enjoy outdoor living in their garden lanai, and they also enjoy their Cape Sound neighborhood with its abundant sidewalks, fountains, and waterways.

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Story & Song BOOKSTORE BISTRO With its bookstore, gift shop, and art gallery, Story & Song is a neighborhood favorite offering breakfast and lunch, coffee and tea, beer and wine, and so much more.

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ecently I stopped in to say hello to Mark and Donna PazKauffman at Story & Song Neighborhood Bookstore Bistro. Mark and Donna have made a life out of opening bookstores for others and wanted to have one of their own.

They decided to plant a seed in their own backyard, and Story & Song has bloomed into an exciting and interactive bookstore with a top-notch eatery.

At Story & Song, you’ll find an invigorating amalgam of bookstore, courtyard, gift shop, art gallery, performance space, and cafe. In the Story & Song bistro, they are preparing delicious food made in-house, by hand and with love for island residents and visitors alike. Fresh baked pastries, coffee and tea, beer and wine, and a fantastic menu that is ever evolving are reason enough to stop in, but the playful nature of the store, its inviting atmosphere, and its digital connectivity keep customers stomachs and imaginations satiated.

As the school calendar inched ever closer to Christmas, time was slipping away faster each day.

Before lunch one day at Fernandina Beach High School where I teach Culinary Arts, I called in and placed a lunch order for pick up. The menu at Story & Song is concise, with a focus on quality and good health, and loaded with literary references.

The selections are perfect for folks looking for a delicious meal without indulging too heavily in the middle of the day. I had to squeeze a lot of running around into my lunch break, so I opted for a snack I could eat on the go and an entree I could enjoy when I got back to school.

At Story & Song, many of the dishes are given names from favorite books. Eat, Pray, Love Hummus and Flatbread is the perfect opener. Pieces of flatbread pita that are seasoned and toasted perfectly are served with a creamy homemade hummus spread. The to-go cup of hummus fit perfectly into a cup holder, allowing me to enjoy the dish as I was moving around town.

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able to sit down and enjoy my Story & Song Cobb Salad. The Cobb Salad is a classic that never disappoints. I opted for the creamy basil vinaigrette and would encourage anyone to do the same. After an ooey-gooey week of baking Christmas cookies with students, my soul was crying out for fresh vegetables, and the Cobb Salad was perfect.

Story & Song Neighborhood Bookstore and Bistro is an island treasure, located in Amelia Park Town Center at 1430 Park Avenue off of South 14th Street. There is plenty of parking for a crowd. You may dine-in, carry out, or have a luncheon catered on site. The store is open seven days a week, and the Bistro serves daily from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sundays. Be sure to ask about their Soup Subscription, a weekly offering of delightful homemade soups to warm the soul through the chilly months, made available each Monday for pick up. It is a delicious way to support a local business and feed the family.

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DINING GUIDE Amelia Island Coffee ~ For more than 16 years, Amelia Island Coffee has been a welcoming place to meet. This family-owned business features friendly service, locally roasted single-source coffee, cold brew, select organic teas and freshly 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 mainstream 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 by outdoor, pet-friendly dining.

Open 7 days, 7 am Mon–Sat and 8 am on Sun. Major credit cards. 207 Centre Street. (904) 321-2111.

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Amelia Tavern ~ Restaurant & Brewpub on Centre Street provides delicious local food and cold brews to the friends and guests of Amelia Island. Our kitchen serves amped up southern comfort 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 are curated to match the menu, with plenty of pairings to fit any palette. A.T. is a brewery infused gastropub, or a brewpub with great 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 ~ 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. We offer a diverse beverage menu of great wines, local brews, and Saki martinis.

When possible, we source from local farmers, local products, and local businesses to create a farm-to-table style menu. Our vision is to create a neighborhood atmosphere where everyone will feel welcome; a place where everyone will have a relaxing and fun time. 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 service and the refined ambiance will enhance your dining pleasure. The large rectangular bar overlooking the Fernandina Harbor Marina is a pleasant place to enjoy a drink. At the marina on Front Street. (904) 261-2660. Open 7 days, Mon-Sat. Burlingame ~ In the historic district just off Centre Street at 20 South 5th Street, this restaurant offers seasonally inspired modern American food with a twist.

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The small menu enables our team to focus on a handful of exquisite dishes developed from the freshest ingredients each season. Our superb service and casually elegant atmosphere create a special experience. Extensive wine/beer list. Reservations recommended. Open 5:30pm Mon – Sat. Closed Sun. (904) 432-7671.

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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.

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David’s Restaurant ~ David’s has an amazing steakhouse & seafood menu, upscale romantic 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 by the glass. Dining creations such as Filet Oscar, our Signature 16oz. Grilled Delmonico Ribeye, and when available our 24 oz. Porterhouse Steak.

Daily fish specials as well as English Channel Dover Sole & Chilean Sea Bass. Vegetarian & Vegan options. Happy Hour Sunday - Thursday 5 to 7 pm (except Special Events & Holidays). Lounge Menu & Port 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 Street. (904) 310-6049. Make reservations online at 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. Major credit cards. Open 7 days. (904) 261-7700. 22 South 4th Street.

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 friendly service. Come by and give us a visit and we’ll serve you with smiles and the freshest sushi that you won’t find anywhere but here at Fancy Sushi. Open 7 days.

(904) 261-9855. 1478 Sadler Rd. Florida House Inn ~ 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. Open for brunch Wed. – Fri. from 11am – 2:30pm and Sat. – Sun. 10am – 2:30pm. The Mermaid Bar at The Florida House Inn is open Mon. – Sat. at 5pm. Daily drink specials and Open Mic every other Thursday night. 22 South Third Street, (904)491-3322.

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. (904) 321-2558.

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Lagniappe Restaurant ~ [“lan-yap”] One of Jacksonville Magazine’s Top 50 Restaurants and voted #1 Chef and #1 Amelia Island Restaurant by “Best in the 904” voters across NE Florida! From the melting-pot culinary heritage of Charleston, New Orleans, and Savannah comes Lagniappe, where you can always expect a little something more. Chef-owner Brian Grimley’s respect for Southern tradition, culinary curiosity, and a quarter-

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decade’s experience in Virginia’s Tidewater District shine through a delectable line-up of evolving charcuterie selections, house-smoked meats, and seafood must-haves like po’ boys, salmon brûlée, and the occasional whole fried fish! Dig in with loved ones over wine, considered cocktails, and curated bourbons in a refined yet relaxed atmosphere. Open daily, 11am–10pm; Happy Hour 3pm–6pm; Sunday Southern Breakfast 10am–3pm.

4810 First Coast Hwy. lagniappeamelia.com 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, Mon - Sat., 8 am - 3pm, and 10am - 2pm on Sun. NassauHealthFoods.net. 833 T. J. Courson Rd. (904) 277-3141.

Pogo’s Kitchen ~ Serving southern cuisine with a bend, with a menu that celebrates the full medley of Southern flavors. Cocktails and wine selections are simple but creative. Vsit us for dinner, lunch or brunch at POGO’s Kitchen—a bright, open eatery tucked away from the main lines, waiting to unpack your day and refill your glass. (904) 432-8483. pogoskitchen.com.

Pozzi Bistro ~ A new “Old World” style restaurant.

Espresso bar and café by day and a full menu restaurant by night. We offer pastries, espresso drinks, blended shakes, and brunch specialty beverages, and brunch each day. In the evening, come and taste charcuterie, cheese, and wine, or a relaxing meal in our dining room or on our outdoor patio. Our simple menu features steak, lobster, crabcake, and more. Top off your evening with one of our house made desserts. Wed - Fri 11am - 9pm; Sat & Sun 9am - 9pm. 300 Ash Street. Call (904) 310-3779 or email info@pozzicoffeeandwinebar.com.

Sliders Seaside Grill ~ The Caribbean on Amelia Island!

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 & dinner. 1998 S. Fletcher Ave. at Sadler Rd. (next to the roundabout). (904) 277-6652.

Story & Song Bistro ~ Neighborhood bookstore/bistro serving breakfast and lunch indoors or in the “secret garden” courtyard, home of Amelia’s “Wings” murals.

Enjoy favorites like a genuine Bronx bagel, quiche, Ina Garten’s chicken salad, and seasonal specials made with fresh, local ingredients. Organic coffee, Rishi tea, rose lemonade, beer and wine also available. Monday-Saturday 9 to 2, Sunday 11 to 2. 1430 Park Avenue at the 14th St. entrance to Amelia Park. (904) 601-2118.

Thai Spice Cafe ~ Located on Sadler Road next to Jersey Mike’s. We are proud to prepare fresh authentic Thai food. Our menu features traditional Thai dishes, Curries, fried rice, appetizers, soups, salads, and other Thai specials. Come join us for lunch or dinner, or call us for carry-out orders. Happy Hour 5 - 8pm Everyday!

Buy 1 get one free House Wine! M - Th 11am - 3pm and 5 - 9:30pm; F 11am - 3pm and 5 - 10pm; Sa 12 - 9:30pm; Su closed. (904) 432-7748. thaispicecafe.com.

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 fresh local produce. Unlike the big pizza chains, our sauces don’t come out of a paint can. Pizza!

One Luv! 819 TJ Courson Road. (904) 277-4755. Order online at TowniesPizzeria.com or call!

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

Small Plates, Noodle+Rice, Baos. Beer, Wine, Sake, Vietnamese Coffee. Happy Hour 4-6 Monday -Thursday & Dinner 4-9 Monday - Saturday. 232 N. 2nd St. (904) 775-5577. Please find our menu at WickedBao.com.

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True Southern style shows throughout this characterfilled home with views of the Bells River. From the welcoming front porch, enter through double doors to a foyer with a wrought iron railing, historical architectural accents, and heart pine floors which continue into the light filled vaulted great room. French doors lead to a brick patio

for outdoor entertaining. The kitchen’s antique brick floors bring life to a chef ’s kitchen with endless countertop space and cozy breakfast nook. Multiple fireplaces, true divided light windows, and unique moulding make this home anything but builder-grade. Owner’s Suite downstairs, with four spacious bedrooms up, two with en suite baths.

For more information on this exceptional property, please call Bruce Jasinsky with Coldwell Banker The Amelia Group at (904) 753-3672.

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Selling the Amelia Island Lifestyle since 1995...

Long & vast views of the marsh, and distantly, the Intracoastal Waterway from this premium location in the Amelia Island Plantation on South Amelia Island. One of the last remaining condominiums in the complex in its original state allows one to be creative and renovate to your liking as a second home or primary residence. There is an existing private pool. The Marsh Views Villas are low-density and unique. If you’re seeking an entrée into the Amelia real estate market with a spectacular vista, schedule to preview this condominium today. $429,000 4856 FIRST COAST HIGHWAY, SUITE 2 • OFFICE: 904.261.0347

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2070 Beachwood Road Don’t miss the opportunity to purchase this 2nd floor Beach Villa within a short walk to the beach access and the award winning beaches of Amelia Island. The open floor plan gives you a feeling of spaciousness in this 2 bedroom 2 bath 2nd floor villa with balcony. Balcony overlooks tree canopy green space. Ample parking with elevator access is an added benefit. Fully furnished which makes it a perfect vacation getaway or rental property.

Club membership available and allows access to the many amenities offered at Omni Amelia Island Plantation resort. MLS#93033 $314,000

28659 Grandview Manor True Southern style shows throughout this character-filled home with views of the Bells River. From the welcoming front porch, enter through double doors to a foyer with a wrought iron railing, historical architectural accents, and heart pine floors which continue into the light filled vaulted great room.

French doors lead to a brick patio for outdoor entertaining.

The kitchen’s antique brick floors bring life to a chef’s kitchen with endless countertop space and cozy breakfast nook.

Multiple fireplaces, true divided light windows, and unique moulding make this home anything but builder-grade.

Owner’s Suite downstairs, with four spacious bedrooms up, two with en suite baths. MLS#93302 $589,000

Excellence... yesterday, today & tomorrow.

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This is as Oceanfront as it gets! This 4 BR/ 4 BA home is nestled against a pristine sugar white sand dune on a 100' wide lot.

Totally remodeled and updated in 2014/2015. The second floor features the massive great room with the most spectacular views of the sandy beach.

JUST REDUCED $2,499,000 MLS#92481

3BR/3BA home located in one of Amelia Island’s most unique settings, in a beautiful hammock of windswept oaks covering 1 acre +/-. Access and frontage on S. Fletcher Ave. There is a deeded shared beach access on the beach side of S. Fletcher Ave. $975,000 MLS#90934

Deepwater Estate with custom home, 3BR/ 3.5BA nestled on 3.05 acres with 137' of river frontage on Lanceford Creek. This ideal location offers easy access to the ICW and St. Mary's Inlet/Atlantic Ocean.

The private dock has recently accommodated a deep draft 60' sailboat.

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Located in the gated community of Summer Beach Village this poolside 3BR/ 3BA townhome is just a short walk away from the beach dune walkover and The Golf Club of Amelia Island Beach Club.

This corner villa offers a great floor plan with a wonderful deck overlooking pool.

JUST LISTED $525,000 MLS#93179

Fantastic ocean views from this totally renovated and furnished 2BR/2BA villa located on the 3rd floor. The kitchen features all new cabinets, stainless steel appliances and granite countertop. There is also a walk-in pantry. Both baths have been updated with new tile and vanities.

JUST LISTED $535,000 MLS#93182

Oceanfront opportunity located just south of Sadler Rd. with a prime beach location on Amelia Island! This 4BR/3BA home offers many possibilities and expansive views of the Atlantic Ocean. Open floor plan design, with a large oceanside deck and dune walkover. $1,395,000 MLS#90368

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2805 Park Square Place $585,000

Situated on a prime lot in Egan’s Bluff with mature landscaping & live oaks, this gorgeous 4BR/3BA home offers 10-12 ft ceilings, lots of light and an open floorplan are perfect for entertaining. Spacious kitchen with newly refaced cabinets opens to large family room. Solar heated pool and lanai offers incredible space to entertain or dine. MLS#92880 UNDER CONTRACT

1791 Fairway Drive $849,000

4BR/2BA home in gated 4811 Parkway with light-filled rooms and golf views. Features wood floors, spacious floor plan and gracious screened-in porch. Large dining area leads to open kitchen with granite-topped island and family room with built-ins and gas fireplace. Main floor owner’s suite.

Bonus room with bath makes for guest suite or flex space. MLS#90545

861984 North Hampton Club Way $89,000

Golf course and pond views from this prime lot in the North Hampton golf community. 18-hole Arnold Palmer golf course/clubhouse, tennis/ basketball courts, community pool/clubhouse, multi-sports field, and Lofton Creek Outpost that comes with cooking facilities, fishing pier and kayak launch. HOA fees include internet and basic cable. MLS#81028

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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.

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f you’ve been spending too much time at home these days, a staycation is a great way to boost your spirits and begin a new year! My husband, Troy, and I recently went on a camping trip to Crooked River State Park, located in St. Marys, Georgia, just a few miles from Fernandina Beach.

Crooked River is the perfect spot for enjoying the Intracoastal Waterway and the beautiful maritime forest. The park’s roomy campsites are surrounded by palmettos and Spanish moss-draped oaks, with ample amenities like hot showers, laundry facilities, a boat ramp, playground, bike rentals, and nature center, along with 4 miles of hiking trails.

One of the things that drew us to Crooked River was their prompt and safe handling of Covid-19 restrictions for their visitors. The park still offer many activities like guided hikes, but social distancing is mandatory in the park and visitors gladly comply. Troy and I were excited to do some hiking, so we set out on the trails as soon as we arrived.

We started out on the Palmetto Trail, a trek through south Georgia’s longleaf pine flatwoods, home to an array of plants like saw palmetto, wiregrass, wax myrtle, and gallberry.

The open fields are ideal for watching woodpeckers, warblers, osprey, nuthatch, and other birds. Armadillos feed in the understory, while gopher tortoises come out of their dens to graze on small grasses.

The Sempervirens Trail features old-growth hardwoods, a fact hinted at by the Latin translation of the trail’s name, which means “ever-living.” This trail boasts five Georgia Champion Trees: the staggerbush lyonia, Florida soapberry, myrtle oak, chapman oak, and Carolina holly.

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After completing these two trails, we stopped by the Nature Center to see their collection of turtles and snakes, enjoying a short tour through the center conducted by Lewis, a Crooked River volunteer. The center is especially proud of its river tank, a large aquarium featuring fish from the Crooked River.

Located near the Nature Center is yet another trail called the Bay Boardwalk. Part of this trail is closed for renovations, but we were able to hike a portion that included a 15-ft. tall birding platform. Crooked River is part of the Colonial Coast Birding Trail, which features 300 species of birds, and many of them can be found at the park, including bald eagles, red shouldered hawks, painted buntings, and great blue herons.

If you’re not fond of camping, do not let that deter you from spending a staycation at Crooked River. The park features 11 cottages located directly on the bluff, with wide river views.

Picnic shelters are available for day use, and nearly all the park’s amenities can be reached using walking paths. Gopher tortoises, Georgia’s state reptile, are found in several nesting site locations, and a special Pollinator Meadow Restoration Project is currently in progress.

Crooked River’s website is updated weekly, so the best way to get updates on events is to visit them online before you go at gastateparks.org/CrookedRiver. For camping reservations, visit www.reserveamerica.com. You may also call the park office at (912) 882-5256. We had a fabulous backyard adventure at Crooked River, taking photos, walking the trails, cooking over a campfire, and visiting with other campers. We hope you’ll treat yourself to a Crooked River staycation of your own!

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