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The Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance culminates Sunday with a display of three hundred rare and restored automotive gems on the fairways of The Golf Club of Amelia.

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March is one of our favorite months on Amelia Island. With its arrival comes the eagerly anticipated end of winter, felt more acutely this year, with longer stretches of cooler temperatures than we’re used to here. Beautifully blooming azaleas are our first clue that the weather is becoming more favorable, and, here on Amelia Island, our second clue is that much-anticipated harbinger of spring, the Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance.

Known affectionately around the world as “The Amelia,” our favorite automobile show is a two-time winner of the Motoring Event of the Year at the prestigious International Historic Motoring Awards in London. Celebrating its twenty-third anniversary this year, the Amelia Concours is a dizzying three-day extravaganza of everything automotive, with seminars, social events, road rallies, an automobile auction, Saturday’s “Cars & Coffee,” the Porsche Driving Experience, and, of course, all those beautiful automobiles. The event culminates Sunday with a display of three hundred rare and restored automotive gems on the fairways of The Golf Club of Amelia. These painstakingly restored classic cars represent almost every era of automobile production, including very early models, the great luxury cars of the 1930s, classic models from the 1950s and beyond, and even some of the best racing cars ever produced. The inclusion of racings cars and the stars of racing is one of the things that sets the Amelia Concours apart, earning it the nickname “The Racer’s Concours.”

(It’s also known as “The Fun Concours.”) This year’s honoree is Emerson Fittipaldi, double Formula 1 World Champion and two-time Indy 500 winner. Congratulations to Bill Warner and his staff for presenting another spectacular Concours weekend.

Over the past 22 years, Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance has given over $3.2 million dollars to local charities, including over $1 million dollars to Community Hospice & Palliative Care. Community Hospice has been an innovative national leader in palliative and hospice care, as well as being an important provider of programs and services dealing with advanced illness here in Nassau County. During its 39-year history, Community Hospice has served 200,000 adults and children in Nassau and the surrounding counties, including at the Warner Center, named in honor of Jane and Bill Warner, founders of the Amelia Concours, whose vision and generosity has helped fuel the success of Community Hospice.

In addition, we take a closer look this month at the history of Community Hospice, which continues to expand across north and central Florida; we look ahead to the Amelia Island Museum of History’s new “Cottages & Courtyards Tour,” which take place in the downtown Historic District next month; we discover a delicious, non-traditional way to enjoy the traditional Easter dinner; and much more.

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MARCH2018 11 Cover Story 2018 AMELIA ISLAND CONCOURS D’ELEGANCE

One of the world’s top automotive events, the Amelia Concours returns for its twenty-third edition with 2018 Honoree Emerson Fittipaldi, double Formula 1 World Champion and two-time Indy 500 winner, the cars of the legendary Martini Racing Team, early electric cars, and much more.

33 40 Years of Caring With generous support from the Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance, Community Hospice & Palliative Care supports patients with advanced illness in Nassau County.

41 Cottages & Courtyards Featuring unique homes and colorful courtyards in the downtown Historic District, the Amelia Island Museum of History’s Cottages & Courtyards Tour debuts in April.

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Upon retiring, Cathy and Jim Ratliff found a new favorite place to live in Amelia Island Plantation, then discovered lots of new favorite things on Amelia Island.

For a special Easter dinner that’s a little out of the ordinary, Karen Miller suggests fresh salmon with an orange-and-maple glaze and a delicious Asparagus Gougère.

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ABOUT THE COVER

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

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Galleries & Antiques Amelia’s art galleries & antique stores

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In the Neighborhood Profiles of area businesses and organizations

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Beach Combing Great shopping on Amelia Island

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Maps of the Island and downtown, with telephone numbers

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Tide Table Tides at the Amelia River

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Around Town What’s happening around Amelia Island

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Snapshots Islanders out and about

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In the Garden New varieties of Bottlebrush, the reliable Loropetalum, and Podocarpus, or Japanese Yew, will provide outstanding color and texture for a beautiful landscape this spring.

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Eating Scene Long a favorite on Amelia Island, Joe’s 2nd Street Bistro continues to offer beautifully prepared steaks, seafood, and duck, all served with Chef Ricky’s creative flair.

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Open House Premium real estate offerings on and around Amelia Island

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Photo by Photo by Al and Barbara Mason.

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Concours d’Elegance 2018

Now in its 23rd year, the Amelia Concours returns this month with incomparable automobiles, historic race cars, and the legendary Emerson Fittipaldi.

BY KAREN MILLER

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hen the 22nd Annual Concours d’Elegance’s Sunday car show was threatened by rain last year, Chairman Bill Warner had a tough decision to make – to move the show from Sunday to Saturday, forecasted as a nearly perfect, sunny day. “It was truly a miracle because what was front and center in everyone’s mind about the 2017 Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance was ‘the move,’” says Warner. “By now you’ve likely heard that the move was seamless; the 22nd Annual Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance, Cars & Coffee at the Concours, the RM/Sotheby’s auction, the seminars, the ride-and-drives, and the fashion show all happened in Saturday’s perfect weather.”

After 22 years of The Amelia Island Concours, Warner has come to believe this is an event that can’t be experienced

anywhere else. “The reason is people,” says Warner. “That’s the sole element of the Amelia Island Concours that is even more important than the extraordinary cars the event continues to attract or even its location. People have made The Amelia the double Octane Magazine award-winner that it has become.

Watching them drive up the fairway to get their awards, to see the joy on their faces, is a priceless part of The Amelia. That connection between human and machine is something very special. I suppose that’s why many people call the Amelia ‘The Fun Concours’ or the ‘The Racer’s Concours’ and understand what we’re trying to do.”

Warner, founder of the Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance, was an antique car collector and a writer/photographer at Road

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and Track Magazine, who together with Patti Hendrix of The Ritz Carlton, produced the first event in 1996. It has grown dramatically over the years, attracting thousands of people to the island. Along with the public display of automobiles, the Concours offers various seminars, social events, and auctions, rounding out a fabulous weekend of exceptional autos, their owners, and car enthusiasts from all over the world.

Now in its 23rd year, The Amelia is among the top automotive events in the world. Always held the second full weekend in March, it draws rare vehicles from collections all over the world to The Golf Club of Amelia Island and the RitzCarlton, Amelia Island, for a celebration of the automobile like no other. The annual event will be held March 9, 10, and 11 on the 10th and 18th fairways, replacing golf carts and caddies with high style race cars and their enthusiastic owners.

Emerson Fittipaldi, double Formula 1 World Champion and two-time Indy 500 winner, will be the honoree for this year’s event. “Meteoric” is the most apt and accurate description

of Fittipaldi’s illustrious racing career. He was victorious in just his fifth World Championship Formula 1 race, the 1970 U.S. Gran Prix at Watkins Glen. Two years later he became the youngest Formula 1 World Champion at that time, at just 25 years old; that record stood for 33 years. In 1974 he logged his second F1 world title. He went on to win the Indy 500 in 1989. “In a century just five racers have won both the Formula 1 and the Indy 500,” says Warner. “Having Emerson as our 2018 honoree is an unprecedented honor for The Amelia.”

This year, the Concours will honor the legendary racing and rally cars that wear the iconic red and double-blue stripes, and the famed “bar-and-ball” of the Martini International Racing Team. These cars, which have worn Martini’s internationally famous colors are an all-star squad of some of the greatest and grandest marques and cars in motorsport history. The centerpiece on The Amelia’s 23rd Concours field will be the 1971 Le Mans-winning Porsche 917, which set speed records that took four decades to beat. That was followed by

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“Martini not only makes vermouth, they create motorsport history,” says Warner. “No wonder their ‘bar-and-ball’ emblem is one of the most famous and recognizable motorsport logos of all time.” Still wearing Martini’s logo, the 1971 Le Mans winner will come to Amelia Island on special loan from the Porsche Museum in Stuttgart, Germany.

A special class of electric horseless carriages will highlight the renewed enthusiasm for the 120-year-old technology at the Sunday show. When electric cars first took to American roads over a century ago, many homes were still lit by gas lamps; while the “exhaust” of domestic animals was still an impediment to convenient and dignified travel. The duty of the first electric cars was local transport, not much different than the tasks performed by horses. Very early in the 20th century, American industrial legend Thomas Edison and the brilliant electrical engineer Charles Steinmetz both drove electric cars. A lack of any sort of road system kept most cars in town. In those days, even heavy battery powered cars an effective mode of local transport.

That all changed as technology made the internal combustion engine a more obedient servant and the American

highway system put greater demands on the duties of automobiles. In 1912, Cadillac’s “Boss” Kettering invented the self-starter, and within a few years no one had to crank-start and automobile. That invention drove the first nail in the coffin of the electric car.

“It certainly seems the electric car’s time has come again,” stated Mark Becker, Vice Chairman of The Amelia. “Maturing technologies and changing attitudes have revived the flexibility of the electric car concept. The reality surrounding the current strain of electric cars has the look of renaissance about it. So it’s time for The Amelia to honor those early pioneers who saw the future of the electric car.”

“The urgency of war was the primary factor forcing the evolution of the internal combustion engine during the first half of the last century,” says Warner. “But it will likely be the enlightened progress of civilization that will make the electric car a practical and modern reality in the 21st century.”

To complement the 2018 electric car class, The Amelia will feature the newest electric and hybrid powered cars from the world’s leading manufacturers plus a seminar entitled “WATTS NEXT? Design Challenges of the Electric Car” on Friday, March 9.

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for collector vehicles in the world, to bring its Youth Judging Program to Florida’s First Coast. Launched in 2007, Hagerty’s program provides a one-of-a-kind opportunity for children to learn about a variety of classic cars through participation in a simple and fun judging process. It is now an integral part of more than 125 classic car and boat events throughout the U.S., Canada, and the U.K. annually.

Early Sunday morning the young judges are guided through the show field where they encounter pre-selected show cars and interact with their owners, allowing the judges to learn details, history, and fun facts about each car. Judging takes place using a simplified score card that highlights five basic categories. The winners are celebrated during the Amelia’s award ceremony where the young judges help present the owners with their trophies.

Other highlights of the 23rd Annual Concours include the beloved “Reliable Carriers Eight Flags Road Tour” held on Friday

from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., departing from The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island’s main driveway. The tour stops at various points on and around Amelia Island and concludes with a public display and lunch in downtown Fernandina Beach. The event is open to Concours registered vehicles only, but the public is welcome to join the cars and their owners for the downtown show.

Also held on Friday is the “Porsche Driving Experience,” beginning at 7 a.m., departing from the Fernandina Beach Municipal Airport. This event includes a spirited ride with a professional driver and an entrant participation autocross. Price per car is $250 for 2-people, and the event is open to the public.

Ownership of a Porsche is not required, but you must be 21 years old to participate.

On Saturday, the Concours hosts “Cars & Coffee” held on the 10th, 18th, and 1st fairways of the Golf Club of Amelia Island, a presented by Heacock Classic Car Insurance.

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Over 400 classic and exotic cars from local car clubs will be displayed. Admission is free, but vehicles must be pre-registered to participate.

Other events held throughout the Concours weekend include RM Sotheby’s 2018 Amelia Island Sale. Last year’s sale boasted successful results in sell-through rate, percentage of cars sold within estimate range, and number of lots sold above $1 million. Since the inaugural Amelia Island auction in 1999, RM has been the principal sponsor and official auction house of the world-renowned event. RM Sotheby’s is proud to be associated with the Concours, which amplifies the camaraderie and attendance at the Amelia Island sale while simultaneously benefitting numerous charitable organizations year after year.

In addition, Amelia Island Concours d›Elegance Silent Auction is not to be missed. A collection of unique, rare and eclectic film, television, automotive and autographed sports-related items can be found in this popular area of The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island. From autographed automobilia, original paintings and celebrity autographed items to gift certificates from local and international destinations, there is something for everyone including a section set aside just for

children to bid. For the connoisseur, the Concours boasts fine jewelry, collectible watches, original art, and autographed limited edition prints.

The Amelia also hosts a Guardians of Porsche Wine Dinner, a vintage fashion show, test drives, book signings, and seminars, along with celebrating the 60th Anniversary of N.A.R.T., and the 50th Anniversary of the Ferrari Daytona, with featured classes of the Auburn, IMSA GTP, and Jaguar E-Type. With over 300 historically-significant collector vehicles spread across the show field, a myriad of events, and a host of celebrity judges scattered throughout the crowd, Concours-goers are sure to experience a cacophony of cars, truly a feast for the senses!

Since 1996 the Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance Foundation has donated over $3.2 million to Community Hospice & Pallative Care, Spina Bifida of Jacksonville, the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society, Shop with Cops, Micah’s Place, and other deserving charities. For more information about specific events, to purchase tickets, to donate to Amelia Island Concours Foundation, visit www.ameliaconcours.org.

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Saturdays & Sundays from 5-9pm: Steak Out offers hand-cut tenderloin, New York strip or a 36 ounce bone-in ribeye. Served with salad, bread and a loaded potato.

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BARTRAM GARDEN CLUB SWINGS INTO SPRING The Bartram Garden Club is hosting two events this spring to help get your garden growing! The first is their March 8 meeting, held at 10 a.m. at the GFWC Woman’s Club of Fernandina Beach, with a program entitled “Herbs,” presented by Nassau County Extension Director Rebecca Jordi. Jordi will lead a discussion on which herbs thrive in Northeast Florida’s soil and climate.

In addition, a representative from Pelindaba Lavender’s shop in downtown Fernandina will present the myriad ways lavender is used. Members and guests are invited to share a favorite herb recipe.

Join the group at 10 a.m. for a meetand-greet, followed by the program at 10:30 a.m. In addition, the Club is also hosting a floral design program and lunch called “The Sisterhood of the Traveling Plants” on April 19 at 10 a.m., in conjunction with members of the Woman’s Club, which will include lunch following the presentation. Tickets for the April 19 event are $25 per person, and reservations are required. For more information, contact Beverly Williams at (404) 312-8530 or Sue Dwyer at (904) 277-3245. The Woman’s Club is located at 201 Jean Lafitte Boulevard.

For more information about the Bartram Garden Club, contact Kathleen at ktlpilot@gmail.com.

On Saturday, March 17, the Trinity Love Hoblit Foundation presents its 2nd annual Gala at the Omni Amelia Island Plantation Resort at 6 p.m. The event includes cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, dinner, entertainment, and a live auction.

Proceeds support and fund neuroscience research for stroke and aneurysm for pediatric and adult patients receiving treatment at Wolfson Children’s Hospital and Baptist Neurological Institute.

Trinity Hoblit was born with a rare form of primordial dwarfism. Although small in stature, she had an enormous spirit that captured the hearts of everyone who came into contact with her. At age nine, Trinity was diagnosed with multiple brain aneurysms. She passed away on June 30, 2015 at age fourteen. Trinity was an advocate of organ donation, and with her family’s support, she gave life to three donor recipients after her death. These three recipients are alive today as a result of Trinity and her family’s support.

The Gala highlights music by multiple Grammy Awardwinning pianist Dave Yaden, along with The Decades Band, featuring Isabella Martin, Anthony Llerandi, and Eden Rewa. Aaron P. Bean will be the auctioneer.

Sponsorship and advertising opportunities are available. For more information or to purchase tickets ($175 per person), visit www.trinityhoblit.org.

CUMMER AMELIA HOSTS ITS ANNUAL GARDEN WALK AT AMELIA ISLAND PLANTATION On Friday, April 6, Cummer Amelia will host its 4th annual Garden Walk at Amelia Island Plantation from 1 to 4 p.m. Cummer Amelia is an affinity group for the Cummer Museum of Art and Gardens in Jacksonville, whose purpose is to support the museum’s programs and bring awareness of fine art to the people of Nassau County. Cummer Amelia sponsors programs at the Cummer, and its main project is to send all third graders in Nassau County to the Cummer for a day of art enrichment. For most of the children, it is their first introduction to fine art, formal gardens, and museums in general.

The Garden Walk includes a walking tour of four beautiful home gardens, each with its own unique charm. Art demonstrations, live music, and refreshments will be provided along the tour route. In addition, a Garden Market located near The Shops at Omni Amelia Island Plantation Resort is available from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Transportation will be offered during the event.

Tickets purchased in advance are $20 for Cummer Museum members and $30 for non-members. Tickets purchased the day of the event are $40. Group rates are available. For more information, contact Wendy Mayle at (904) 899-6007 or wmayle@cummermuseum.org.

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Contact Steve to commission business or personal portraits. His fine art wildlife and flora photographs can be viewed at his studio by appointment.

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oraine King, Amelia Island’s wellknown house portrait artist, is currently displaying her traditional works of art at the newly expanded Baptist Nassau Hospital. Though Loraine’s one constant in her career has been her house portraits, the display of thirty of her pieces at Baptist move from realism to impressionism and abstract styles in watercolor, acrylic, pastel, pen and ink, and oils. They represent the other side of Loraine’s talent, where she embraces the nature and essence of the communities in which she has lived. The works on display at Baptist range from roseate spoonbills to ocean renderings, landscapes, florals, and more.

Loraine’s interest in art began early since parents had art-related careers. She was an art education major, became a teacher, and then becoming art director of the Shenendahowa School District in Clifton Park, New York. She became an advocate for the arts in her community, directing art shows of her students’ works as well as others in the community. She was recognized by the Schenectady Museum and in many art publications, including Early America Magazine.

While living in New York, her American Primitive paintings sold through the Folk Art Museum in New York City, as well as many shops throughout the area. She was also instrumental in starting the Dublin Art League in Ohio. Upon moving to Amelia Island with her husband, Tom, she started The Plantation Guild & Gallery with the support of the Cooper family.

Loraine not only represents the homes she paints, but also includes pets, cars, and even family members. Why a house portrait? “Perhaps you have just purchased your first home or have finally completed your dream home,” says Loraine. “Possibly it’s your family home or grandparents’ home that brings you a flood of memories. I work from photographs, capturing the heart and soul of your life or those you care for and love. It makes a wonderful personal gift.”

Loraine’s work can be found at her home studio by appointment, Baptist Hospital Nassau, Isle of Amelia Executive Suites, Amelia Island Real Estate, JW Frame Gallery, Scotch Cove Gallery, and on her website at loraineking.com. For more information, call (904) 491-3737.

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egan Westra grew up loving the coastal, Low Country life. Growing up fishing, shrimping, and crabbing in the creeks of South Carolina, she has an appreciation for an easygoing way of living. When she and her husband, Dan, visited Fernandina Beach, they discovered a similar lifestyle and moved to Amelia Island permanently in 2014.

Regan developed an eclectic, efficient, comfortable style that reflects the beauty and serenity of nature in the southern coastal areas. With the encouragement of friends, she took a leap of faith and opened her own store, Coastal Cottage, to share her vision and flair for creating warm, inviting environments. “Coastal Cottage brings together the types of furniture, bedding and table linens, lighting, throws, pillows, and other accents that we would choose for our own homes,” says Regan. “Quality, durable wood and upholstered furniture is the foundation of our collection, just as it is the foundation of a room. We will assist you in selecting a style of furniture, and then help you find draperies, throws, and pillows to add a burst of color and introduce interesting texture.”

Regan and Dan give back to the community by hosting monthly contests and promotions that benefit local charities like the Council on Aging, the Katie Caples Foundation, and many more. They are also proud to have been chosen for this year’s Holiday Home Tour in December. Coastal Cottage is located at 1439 Sadler Road, next to Staples. For more information, call (904) 580-0484 or visit www.coastalcottageamelia.com.

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uality Health of Fernandina Beach opened in 1984, the only skilled nursing facility of its kind on Amelia Island, offering rehabilitation services, as well as long-term and palliative care. A 120-bed facility, one quarter of Quality Health’s residents are short-term rehab patients, the majority of whom are discharged to their homes after rehabilitation.

With a mission statement that reads “to serve selflessly with a loving smile and compassionate heart,” Quality Health Administrator Stephen Jordan believes their staff is what makes their facility different. “We are a family here,” he says. “Our patients are our friends and neighbors. Some of our team members have worked here for over 30 years. Our longevity is high value for our patients.” Admissions Director Chasta Moore believes Quality Health’s success is driven by the quality services available to patients and residents alike. “We offer speech, occupational, and physical therapy, along with comprehensive medical care on all levels,” she says. “But we also have music, art, and pet therapy, and many activities that provide our patients quality of life, like outings and field trips. We’re also very involved with community activities, like the Shrimp Festival.”

Medical Director Dr. Edward Tribuzio has been caring for patients at Quality Health for over 34 years. “Our team of physicians, nurses, therapists, dietary, and social workers works with a collective purpose to help you rehabilitate, recharge, and recommit to living your best life,” says Jordan. For more information, call (904) 261-0771 or visit www.qhfb.com.

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Associates the eye and vision care providers of choice.

We are dedicated to providing high-quality service in a friendly, comfortable environment.

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©Amelia Island Plantation Real Estate. All Rights Reserved. Amelia Island Plantation Real Estate is a registered trademark licensed to Amelia Island Plantation Real Estate Services, LLC. An Equal Opportunity Company. EqualHousing Opportunity. If your property is listed with another real estate broker, please disregard. It is not our intention to solicit the offerings of other real estate brokers. We are happy to work with them and cooperate fully.

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Lollia • Zen Knits • Lu-Lu B Clothing • Scout and Corkcicle • Beatriz Ball

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beach combing Tantalizing Table Never let it be said that a little drama is a bad thing, as in the brass spokes of this Kim Seybert napkin ring emanating from a beautiful quartz center. $39.00 each.

Sold in sets of four. Available at Robyn Branch Design, 1027 South 8th Street. (904) 491-1199.

Elegant Emeralds Extravagant? You bet! This dramatic emerald and diamond ring is a creation of our newest designer, Fana.

There are also lovely versions with sapphires or rubies, if you prefer. 1.30 carats of emeralds entwined in .82 carats of diamonds, set in 14k gold. $4,750. Available at Robison Jewelry, 217 Centre Street. (904) 261-3635.

Enchanting Jacket With warm weather arriving, step out in style in this beautiful Damee Jacket, made from lightweight denim with spring flora embroidery. This comfortable jacket is perfect in the evening or during the day. $155. Available at Pineapple Patch, 201 Centre Street. (904) 261-2441.

Brilliant Baubles The Plantation Shop showcases a unique collection of island and traditional jewelry. Spring is here, and it’s time to update your accessories! Sizes and prices range from $28 – $145, including other designs and styles. Available at The Plantation Shop, Palmetto Walk Shopping Village, 4924 First Coast Highway. (904) 261-2030.

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years of caring With generous support from the Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance, Community Hospice & Palliative Care supports patients with advanced illness in Nassau County.

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stablished in 1979, Community Hospice & Palliative Care has been an innovative national leader in palliative and hospice care, as well as an essential provider of programs and services to meet the diverse needs of the communities it serves.

During its 38-year history, Community Hospice & Palliative Care has served nearly 200,000 adults and children in Baker, Clay, Duval, Nassau, and St. Johns counties, and they have recently expanded their service area to include 11 counties in north and central Florida. Through the support of more than 950 employees and 1,000 volunteers, the organization helps approximately 1,500 patients per day to live better with advanced illness – at home, in long-term care and assisted living facilities, in hospitals, and at its eight inpatient care centers.

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On Amelia Island, the Community Hospice Jane and Bill Warner Center for Caring is located on the first floor of its medical office building adjacent to Baptist Medical Center Nassau. The Warner Center opened three years ago and provides acute end-of-life care in a home-like setting. It is named in honor of Jane and Bill Warner, founders of the Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance, in recognition of the remarkable legacy the Warners and the Concours have left – and will continue to leave – in Nassau County.

Their support of Community Hospice has provided patients and families with compassionate care from exceptionally dedicated physicians and nurses. It features eight private bedrooms and bathrooms, comfortable and spacious family gathering areas, a family laundry area and kitchen, and a meditation room. A large walled garden surrounds the center. Family and friends may visit any time, including overnight stays, and family pets are welcome. The center has its own private entrance, making it feel like a stand-alone building while enjoying the advantage of being closely connected to the hospital.

When Susan Ponder-Stansel was asked to become a volunteer at Community Hospice, little did she know that she would eventually become president and CEO of the foundation. Today, she is their longest running director.

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building. This will give us a more visible face in the community and allow us to provide more efficient training for our caregivers, along with the opportunity to educate the local medical community on palliative care.”

Palliative care is defined as the treatment and relief of mental and physical pain without curing the causes, especially in patients suffering from a terminal illness. “We are here for patients and their families to ease pain and suffering,” says Ponder-Stansel. “Our services include hospice, advance care planning, veterans’ concerns, grief and loss support, as well as community education.”

Community Hospice also provides a special children’s program called Community PedsCare. “Community PedsCare brings comfort and care to enhance the quality of life for patients from prenatal (before birth) to age 21,” notes Ponder-Stansel. “The program supports the specialized needs and medical care of the child, their parents and siblings, other family members, caregivers, classmates, and teachers.”

The Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance has given over $1 million dollars to the foundation through the years, which began with the work of three visionaries – Bill Warner, who started the Amelia Concours, Patti Hendrix Joyce, formerly with The RitzCarlton, Amelia Island, and Trudy Harris, then director of the Community Hospice Foundation.

“Through the work of these three amazing people, Community Hospice & Palliative Care will continue its work to improve the quality of life for patients and their families across north and central Florida,” says Ponder-Stansel.

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MARCH Weather Avg. High 71 degrees Avg. Low 52 degrees Avg. Precip 4.01 inches

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MARCH 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 Nassau Community Band Practice

MARCH 8 Amelia Knitting Group

MARCH 14 Women, Wealth & Wine

Multi-generational ensemble meets Thursday nights at 6 p.m., Yulee Middle School band room, 85439 Miner Road. For more information, visit nassaucommunityband.com.

Meets the first Thursday of every month from 3 to 5 p.m. at BuyGO. Knit with great company and grab a snack or drink. Created by Merle Sauer. No commitment, attend whenever you have time.

MARCH 1, 6, 7, 8, 13, 14, 15, 20, 21, 22, 23, 27, 28, 29 Salsa, Waltz, Latin in Motion Fitness Class, and Dance Workshop

MARCH 8 Bartram Garden Club Meeting

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.

Ballroom On Amelia offers Tuesday classes with Salsa at 7 p.m. and Waltz at 8 p.m. $10 for one class or $15 for both classes.

Latin in Motion fitness Wednesdays at 7:45 p.m. Dance workshop Thursdays at 7 p.m.; $10 per person. Friday Night Dance Party March 23 from 8 to 10 p.m.; doors open at 7:45 p.m. $10 cash at the door. Located at 1897 Island Walkway at RAD Studios; no partner or reservation is required. For more information, call (904) 624-0886, visit www. ballroomonamelia.com or their Facebook page.

MARCH 2, 3, 23, 24 Swing Into Spring Weekends Featuring The Dynamic Les DeMerle Trio with Bonnie Eisele, held at Horizons Restaurant, 5472 First Coast Highway, from 6 to 9 p.m. $15 music charge. For information and reservations, call (904) 321-2430 or visit www.horizonsameliaisland.com.

MARCH 3 6th Annual Food & Wine Tasting Fundraiser Hosted by the Rotary Club of Amelia Island Sunrise, held at Atlantic Recreations Center, 2500 Atlantic Avenue at 6:30 p.m. For tickets ($75) or more information, visit www.ameliaislandrotary.com.

Held at 10 a.m. at GFWC Woman’s Club of Fernandina Beach, 201 Jean Lafitte Boulevard, featuring an “Herbs” presentation by Nassau County Extension Director Rebecca Jordi, and an additional presentation from representative of Pelindaba Lavender. Please bring herb recipe to share. For more information, contact Kathleen at KTLpilot@gmail.com.or call (732) 895-9234.

MARCH 8–11, 15–17 Fly by Night A whimsical new musical held at Amelia Community Theatre’s studio stage at 209 Cedar Street. All shows 8 p.m. except for March 11, which is at 2 p.m. Tickets $20 adults; $15 students. For more info, call (904) 261-6749 or visit www.ameliacommunitytheatre.org.

MARCH 8 Men Helping Men – Prostate Cancer Support Group Educational program for men meets at 11:30 a.m. at Baptist Medical Center board room. For more information, contact Lauren DeWitt at (904) 277-2700.

MARCH 10 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.

MARCH 4 Garrick Ohlsson in Concert

MARCH 12 Pink Ribbon Ladies

Presented by Amelia Island Chamber Music Festival, held at Amelia Plantation Chapel, 36 Bowman Road at 5 p.m. Tickets $50 to $60. For more information, call (904) 261-1779 or visit www.ameliaislandchambermusicfestival.com.

For survivors of breast cancer, Pink Ribbon Ladies meets at 6 p.m. at Ackerman Cancer Center, 1340 South 18th Street, Suite 103. For more information, contact Anne Showalter at (904)321-5465 or Isobel Lyle at (904)321-2057.

MARCH 7 Brown Bag Lunch

MARCH 13 Newcomers Club Coffee

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. This program is free and open to the public. For more information, call Gray at (904) 261-7378 ext 102, or gray@ameliamuseum.org.

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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MARCH 15 Writers By The Sea Writers and friends meet the 3rd Thursday of each month at 6 p.m. upstairs at the Amelia Island Museum of History for program and discussion. For more information, contact Nadine Vaughan D’Ardenne at nvaughanwilliams@gmail.com, or Nancy Blanton at blantonn@msn.com.

MARCH 16 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, call (904) 261-7378, or visit www. ameliamuseum.org.

MARCH 17 Trinity Hoblit Foundation Gala Held at Omni Amelia Island Plantation at 6 p.m. featuring live music, cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, dinner, silent auction, and more. For tickets ($175) and sponsorship opportunities, visit www.trinityhoblit.org.

MARCH 17, 18 Dover Quartet in Concert Presented by Amelia Island Chamber Music Festival, held at Memorial United Methodist Church, 601 Centre Street at 11 a.m. Free and open to the public. For more information, call (904) 261-1779 or visit www. ameliaislandchambermusicfestival.com.

MARCH 24 - 25 Looking For Normal Live Ink Theatre presents a lively staged reading of “Looking For Normal” by Emmy Award Winner Jane Anderson. Show starts at 7:30 on Saturday and 2:30 on Sunday. At The Second Story, located at Story & Song Bookstore Bistro, 1430 Park Avenue, Fernandina Beach. Tickets available online at www.liveinktheatre.com or call (904) 206-7746.

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cottages courtyards Featuring unique homes and colorful courtyards in the downtown Historic District, the Amelia Island Museum of History’s Cottages & Courtyards Tour debuts in April.

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nce again, the Amelia Island Museum of History offers a unique event that showcases what is special about Amelia Island and downtown Fernandina Beach’s Historic District.

“Visitors come to Fernandina to see the historic stately homes in the downtown area and stroll past the many small attractive cottages that line the streets to the north and south of Centre Street,” says Jennifer Harrison, coordinator of this first-time event.

“Now visitors will have the opportunity to visit a collection of ten cottages, all south of Centre Street, and tour some of these charming and unique homes.”

Amelia Island’s Historic District is a living museum of houses built from the late 1800s, typifying the architectural splendor of the Victorian period. Visitors to the area are familiar with many of the grand houses of the district, which include the Fairbanks, Bailey, BakerHinton, and Chatwick houses.

This April, the Amelia Island Museum of History, for the first time, will offer a tour of a collection of the smaller cottages that are clustered on the south side of Centre Street, all within walking distance of one another. None of the homes have stairs, the tour’s organizers promise.

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COTTAGES & COURTYARDS TOUR April 14th - 10am – 4pm Tickets on sale from March 14. $15 prepay / $20 day of tour.

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Many of these small gems were built in the early 1900s. The oldest cottage on the tour was built circa 1905, while the newest was finished just last year.

These small spaces have been lovingly and cleverly designed and decorated to create some cozy and convenient spaces. Beautiful heart of pine floors, fireplaces, and unique details make each house a treasure. The small garden spaces, beautifully realized, are bound to excite gardeners.

Each cottage showcases owners who have used their particular talents, interests, and styles in these lovely homes, all while preserving the charm and distinctive qualities of each. The owners of the cottages are a unique group themselves, including artists, antique collectors, retirees, and newlymarrieds. The artists on the tour have created studios out of sheds and garages, and their work will be on display.

Some owners are master do-ityourselfers, and their ideas are sure to inspire. In some cases, the courtyards steal the show and demonstrate creative ideas for spring gardens. Docents at each property will share some history of the home and/or courtyard, and point out unique features. Those touring are asked to wear flat shoes as beautiful old wooden floors need to be protected.

Water will be available in one of the courtyards (606 Date). A free cookie is also available with water sold as long as the cookies last! In addition, Bright Mornings is offering a 10% discount to any tour ticket holders who brunch or lunch there.

It will be a celebration of spring in Fernandina Beach, as participants enjoy the charm of the crisscrossing streets that lead them from cottage to cottage, and through the lovely garden courtyards.

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ottlebrush plants have been loved and admired for many years. They grow as trees, both weeping and upright, and as beautiful bushes both large and small. Now there is a new and improved dwarf Bottlebrush called Light Show.

This wonderful new plant is upright, growing 2 to 3 feet in height and width.

The little brushes on this plant start showing their red flowers in early spring and bloom into summer. Light Show grows in full sun and it is a great addition to any garden. Use it as a border, a specimen, or pot it and place it in a sunny spot. Hummingbirds really like Bottlebrush plants!

Most of you who read this column regularly know how much I like Loropetalum plants. Recently, a number of outstanding dwarf varieties have caught my eye. Purple Daydream is a compact dwarf Loropetalum with a layered habit. It grows 2 to 3 feet in height and 3 to 4 feet in width, and it sports dark pink to red blooms in the spring. It grows in full sun to part-shade.

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stunning, beautiful white variety with green foliage, and both plants will stand out. You could also use them as plantings in the landscape.

Loropetalums are evergreen, so they will provide color throughout the year.

Traditional Loropetalums grow very large, and their foliage fades from purple to green. Southern Living has come up with compact plants that retain their rich purple hue year round, and Emerald Snow is a semi-dwarf variety.

Another very pretty dwarf Loropetalum is the weeping Purple Pixie. This awesome little plant has layers of cascading foliage and sports pink ribbons in the spring. Since it grows only 1 to 2 feet in height and 4 to 5 feet in width, it is possible to use this plant as a ground cover. However, a border

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of Purple Pixie would be outstanding backed with a contrasting color. Plant in pots or use as accents throughout your garden landscape.

A very versatile shrub is the Podocarpus. This plant, also known as the Japanese Yew, can be used as a screen or background planting. Many of us have had this wonderful shrub in our garden for years. Some have shaped them as a topiary, while others either let them do their thing or kept them trimmed to suit the landscape.

Southern Living has introduced a very interesting new Podocarpus. It is called Mood Ring, and it has bronzy, pink new growth. It is a very attractive plant.

It is a low-maintenance, upright shrub that makes a great privacy screen. Mood Ring, like other Podocarpus, grows 10 to 15 feet in height and 4 to 6 feet in width.

When new growth appears, this plant is a definite conversation piece. If not used for screening or background planting, use it as a specimen plant.

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

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Left: The L-shaped stairway creates a cozy nook, hiding storage in the board-and-batten siding under the stairs.

Below: The family room is welcoming space, with its fireplace, coffered ceiling, and comfortable seating. Glass doors merge the outdoor and indoor living.

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melia Island is the whole package; there is no contest,” agree Cathy and Jim Ratliff, new homeowners at Oak Marsh in Amelia Island Plantation. It didn’t take this couple long to figure out what Amelia Islanders already know: our island home is a place filled with natural beauty and manmade fun. For Cathy and Jim, this discovery led them to a new address, a new Arthur Rutenberg home, and a couple of dozen new favorite things to do!

The Ratliffs married 45 years ago and spent most of their years in Ohio, where they built a large custom home and raised their children. Around five years ago, it was time to downsize, so they sold the family residence and remodeled two smaller abodes, one on Lake Erie and the other in Stuart, Florida. “We were not crazy about Stuart,” Jim explains. “Friends of ours suggested we stop in Fernandina Beach on our way south, and the rest is history.”

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Above: A signature of Arthur Rutenberg Homes design is a commitment to outdoor living. With golf views, the Ratliffs can enjoy their pool, spa, and outdoor kitchen.

Left: The outdoor space features a transparent fireplace, which can be enjoyed from the spa.

Cathy and Jim were delighted with Amelia Island’s proximity to the water, its climate, the small-town feeling, its unexpected history, and its restaurants and shopping, as well as the plethora of biking, boating, fishing, and golf that are available here. After a quick stop at Amelia Island Plantation Real Estate, the couple was soon touring the island and checking out available listings with Danny Leeper.

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At that point, they visited an Arthur Rutenberg model home and made a quick change of course, pivoting from buying a house to building one. Jim and Cathy adored the Oak Marsh area of Amelia Island Plantation, so they purchased a parcel of land and began the home design process with Vic Buscaino of Plantation Housing Corp.

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Above: The kitchen has Brazilian Quartzite countertops, with the large island offering dining space. On the left behind the kitchen is the laundry room, and through the door on the right is the couple’s office.

Left: The kitchen’s breakfast area features a nook beautifully adorned with natural pieces.

honest about how great is his work,” smiles Cathy. Specializing in oil paintings and studio-sculpting, the best part is that Jim only creates things he loves. He recently finished a clay model of a group of wild horses, which will be a bronze sculpture.

Vic worked with the couple to personalize many of the features of their 4,200 square foot home. “Jim and Cathy were great to work with, as their attention to detail added some of these extra special spaces,” Vic explains. “The downstairs is designed to allow them to enjoy their home on one level, and then also have plenty of space on the second floor for when family visits.”

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Above: The master bedroom is serene with its neutral palate and European oak flooring, which is also used downstairs.

Jim’s artwork is throughout home, featuring favorite scenes from the couple’s travels.

Left: The couple enjoys entertaining children and grandchildren in their delightful guest rooms. Each room has a spacious king-size bed, with one offering an offset nursery space for the couple’s newest grandson.

“We changed so many components of the original plan that it is a complete custom home,” Cathy notes. Cathy has a great eye for interior design, and Jim believes his wife may have missed her calling. A tour of the home invites no argument. “I study design articles,” smiles Cathy. “I love it.”

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can enjoy the view of the golf course with these amenities, plus there is a fabulous outdoor kitchen,” says Vic. When not enjoying their new home, you may bump into the couple at the Amelia Island Club, Brett’s Waterway Café, Bar Zin, Cucina South, Espana, or Joe’s Bistro! “We are enjoying every second of our new life,” laugh Jim and Cathy.

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Joe’s 2ND STREET BISTRO Long a favorite on Amelia Island, Joe’s 2nd Street Bistro continues to offer beautifully prepared steaks, seafood, and duck, all served with Chef Ricky’s creative flair.

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t always feels strange to walk through the front door at Joe’s Bistro. From the earliest days, I’ve spent my time there in the kitchen, with some big personalities and legendary locals.

While working as executive chef at another local establishment, I would moonlight on nights off as a dishwasher at Joe’s just for fun. The crew at Joe’s is tight-knit, and while people come and go, the atmosphere and quality at Joe’s Second Street Bistro has never faltered.

As fond as I am of the old days, I am equally enamored with owner, chef, and native talent Ricky Pigg. Ricky and I studied at Johnson & Wales University in Charleston, South Carolina at the same time. My travels took me to the Caribbean, and Ricky made it to Music Row, making a name for himself on the restaurant scene in Nashville before coming home to Fernandina with his wonderful wife, Mari.

On a recent Saturday night, my wife, Allie, and I had the chance to visit with Ricky before things got busy. I checked out the menu before we went in and I was looking forward to the Chicken & Andouille Wontons. The homemade barbecue sauce and crisp slaw were perfect with the creamy and crunchy wontons filled with chicken, sausage, leeks, and cream cheese. We also had a bowl of Joe’s famous gumbo, with tender chunks of prime rib and sweet local shrimp. The spicy finish and ripe berry of the Trapiche Malbec paired wonderfully with both starters.

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Cheese, his own guilty pleasure. For the uninitiated like myself, Palmetto Cheese is a Pawley’s Island, South Carolina take on pimento cheese, with a little extra soul and chunks of chili. The Palmetto Cheese was melted on top of a perfectly grilled strip steak and served over beer-braised collard greens.

These greens were amazing. They had a flavor I hadn’t experienced before, a sweetness the chef attributed to the beer, with just the right amount of bacon. Allie loves a good steak, and I cannot resist a lot of things Allie won’t eat, duck being at the top of the list. Braised, roasted, seared; you name it, and I love duck prepared that way. Tonight, it was crusted in macadamia nuts, served medium, and finished with a creme de cassis glaze. The dish was rich, but the Concannon Cabernet Savignon from California had just the right blend of arid flavors to slice through the richness of the duck and the delightfully sweet sauce.

When we could take no more, the siren song of dessert beckoned us on yet further, but rather than crash upon the rocks of gluttony, we opted to split a slice of the Tiramisu Cheesecake and Allie enjoyed a nice cup of coffee. It was a beautiful end to a lovely meal, and a fine way to celebrate the fifteenth anniversary of our first date.

If you’ve got someone or something worth celebrating, let Joe’s 2nd Street Bistro do all of the hard work, and you take all the credit. Joe’s is open Wednesday through Monday for lunch and dinner, happily accepting reservations.

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Bar Zin ~ Inspired by 30 years in the hospitality industry and numerous trips to Napa and Sonoma, our philosophy at Bar Zin is quite simple: create a fun relaxed upbeat indoor/outdoor atmosphere where friends and families can enjoy creative, fresh American bistro cuisine. In addition, we offer a diverse beverage menu consisting of great wines, local brews, and Saki martinis. Whenever possible, it is our intention to utilize local farmers, local products, and local businesses to create a farm-to-table style menu. Our vision was to design a neighborhood atmosphere where everyone will feel welcome, whether you are enjoying a full meal, appetizers, or just stopping in for a cold beverage; a place that will attract a diverse clientele which in turn makes it a place where everyone will have a relaxing and fun time. www.barzin-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 L, D, $$$, F. 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. The small menu enables our team to focus on a handful of exquisite dishes developed from the freshest ingredients each season. Dining out is about more than just food, and our superb service and casually elegant atmosphere create a special experience.

Extensive wine/beer list. Reservations recommended.

Open 5:30pm Tue – Sun. Closed Mon. (904) 4327671. BurlingameRestaurant.com Café Karibo ~ Located on North 3rd St. just off Centre Street in the historic downtown district. It has a cozy interior with a funky, laid-back setting. It’s most striking feature is its naturally shaded outdoor dining patio.

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Fresh-brewed beer available in the Café and in the brew pub—The Karibrew—located next door. Food prices are relatively low-lunch average $10 pp; dinner $20 pp (generous portions).

Crab Trap ~ Nautical decor and friendly service makes for a casual, relaxing atmosphere. Dinner daily offers seafood—fried, grilled, broiled, or blackened—as well as steaks, chicken and oysters year round. Entrees $8.95 - $18.95. Call for seasonal hours. Beer, wine, and cocktails. Family owned and operated since 1979. 31 N 2nd Street, (904) 261-4749. $$$ V/MC/D. 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 options. Happy Hour Sunday - Thursday 5 to 7 pm offering 1/2 price Cocktails (except Special Events & Holidays). Lounge Menu & Port Flights.

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España ~ Featuring Old World cuisine from Portugal and Spain, España offers an intriguing menu in a comfortably elegant atmosphere in downtown Fernandina Beach. Owner/chef Roberto Pestana serves mouthwatering tapas like Grouper Ceviche, Portobello al La España, and Shrimp with Garlic, all served with España’s homemade bread. Entrees include a classic Seafood Paella, and a variety of fresh local seafood and meats. España also features an extensive wine list and an excellent homemade sangria. Available for private parties. Reservations recommended. All major credit cards. Open 7 days. (904) 261-7700. 22 South 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 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 ~ 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 Saturday – Sunday 10:00am – 2:30pm. The Mermaid Bar at The Florida House Inn is open Monday – Saturday at 5pm.

Daily drink specials and Open Mic every other Thursday night. 22 South Third Street, (904)4913322. L, $$, F Horizons ~ Where great food and good friends come together. The gourmet food you are always craving.

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Jacksonville Magazine Top 25. Extensive 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 available fresh, local seafood.

Lunch features sandwiches, po’ boys, salads, and a wide selection of seafood “little plates.” Open for lunch and dinner Tues - Sat. Sunday Brunch from 10:30am - 3pm.

Beer and wine available. Major credit cards. Reservations recommended. 11 South 7th Street. Located in Historic Downtown Fernandina Beach. Visit online at www. lulusamelia.com. (904) 432-8394.

The Mustard Seed Cafe ~ Located inside Nassau Health Foods, The Mustard Seed is Amelia Island’s only organic eatery and juice bar, with an extensive, eclectic menu featuring vegetarian and vegan items. Daily specials include local seafood, organic chicken and fresh organic produce. Salads, wraps, sandwiches, and soups are available—all prepared with The Mustard Seed’s impeccable style. Popular items are chicken or veggie quesadillas, grilled mahi or salmon over mixed greens and tuna melt with Swiss cheese and tomato. Open for breakfast and lunch, Mon - Sat., 8 am - 3pm, and 11am - 3pm on Sun. 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 you need, including charcuterie, cheese, party platters, picnic baskets, bakery treats, and take-home suppers.

Open Tuesday - Sunday from 9am - 3pm, we offer breakfast and lunch until 3 pm, serving wine & beer and foods to-go. Breakfast includes bagels, daily muffins, house-made granola, fresh scones, freshpressed 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.

Sliders Seaside Grill ~ The Caribbean on Amelia Island! Slider’s offers fun dining for the whole family!

Exotic seafood and steaks served to order are the specials of the house. Enjoy a beautiful oceanfront view inside, or on the patio, located steps from the beach. Open daily for lunch and dinner. 1998 S. Fletcher Ave. at Sadler Rd. (next to the roundabout). 277-6652. L, D, $$, F. 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.

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Southern Comfort on the Nassau Sound Southern living at its finest in this sprawling 6,335 square foot property situated on the banks of the Nassau River. Wind through the prestigious Long Point community on the Amelia Island Plantation, through the storybook oaks and up to this custom home with paved governor’s driveway.

Swing open the glass-top, Alder Wood double doors and your eyes are immediately drawn past the breathtaking twentytwo foot ceilings to an unobscured view of the water. Step out into the backyard and take in the natural surroundings from the edge of the infinity pool or privately shared dock.

The gourmet kitchen features granite countertops, with a full bar and summer kitchen. With five bedrooms, five and a half baths, this is the place to gather family and friends to create memories that last a lifetime. Downstairs owner’s wing boasts a sitting area, en suite with workout space, walk-in closets, and private access to the rear patio with spectacular water views. Additional amenities include 2 separate offices, heated infinity pool, expansive backyard space for entertaining, two outdoor fireplaces, and 3-car garage with separate guest house above.

For more information on this exceptional property, contact Joe Cutajar with First Coast Sotheby’s International Realty at 904-753-0365 .

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7 Sound Point Place $2,050,000

709 Ocean Club Villa $1,795,000

Luxury living at its finest in Long Point at Amelia Island Plantation!

This exquisite 4,982sf home has expansive views of pristine salt marshes and the Intracoastal Waterway beyond. A grand staircase and soaring ceiling welcomes you into the great room with a charming fireplace and majestic views of the marsh. The kitchen includes a large center island with veggie sink and breakfast nook.

A guest house sits across Circle Drive from main house. Built on 2.24 acres with the marsh on 2 sides. 3-car garage and a screened swimming pool.

Oceanfront luxury! Located on gated Ocean Club Drive, this 3rd floor villa has many exceptional features including granite counters, a Crystal Clear commercial grade ice maker, and a charming breakfast nook. The den/4th bedroom has a Murphy bed, private bath, French doors and ocean view. The master suite has tray ceilings, balcony access with ocean views, plantation shutters, and private bath. One guest bedroom has a private balcony with ocean views. Don’t miss this wonderful opportunity to live and play on the sandy beaches of Amelia. Zone AC units only two years old.

2 Juniper Court $1,795,000

405 Beachside Villa $1,150,000

Located in the desirable Long Point community. Features a stucco and brick exterior, lifetime concrete tile roof and is fully landscaped.

Inside is a large theatre with many accessories and a Noyes built-in surround system. The chef’s kitchen includes a Thermador gas cooktop, 2 warming drawers, double convection oven and more!

Custom cabinets by Mooney Woodworks are found throughout.

Outdoors is a screened pool and summer kitchen. Preservation area behind the home. Separate carriage house with upstairs office area. There are many more exceptional details! A must see!

Located just off Beach Wood Road, this 2nd floor villa features a 3BR/3BA floor plan with enclosed balcony access from all bedrooms. Breakfast nook, formal dining room, and a living room.

Kitchen features a utility/laundry room and pantry, as well as views of the ocean. There are Corian vanities in all baths and a double vanity in the master bath. Master bath has walk-in shower, jetted garden tub and tile floors. You will have access to garage parking and storage area. Seaside living with the luxury and serenity of a gated community.

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1625 SEA DUNES PLACE $549,000 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath 1,120 square feet

Claudia Watts BROKER-EXECUTIVE Contact Claudia today for market insight!

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Oceanfront in the Amelia Island Plantation. Spectacular views of the Atlantic Ocean greet you upon entering the front door of this 2nd floor villa in sought-after Sea Dunes.

This 2-bedroom villa is ideal for the secondary home owner or investor alike, with easy lock-and-leave convenience. Features include 9-foot ceilings, new doors, oceanfront master suite with balcony access, full furniture package and tile throughout the entire villa. The easy access to the beach and nearby swimming pool will further spoil you.

Close proximity to the gate for ingress to A1A adds to the convenience of the this specific location within this gated South End enclave. Plentiful amenities available by joining the Amelia Island Club & membership is available. You’ve found your piece of paradise! MLS#77291

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1582 CANOPY DRIVE $495,000 4 Bedroom, 3 Bath 2,299 square feet

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Brick beauty on South Amelia Island. Screened lanai with summer kitchen. Beautifully landscaped one-of-a-kind fenced, lighted, private rear yard with stone pathways, storage shed and perennial plantings with greenbelt beyond. The house features wood & tile floors, separate formal living & dining rooms and a family room with custom built-ins, cozy fireplace, and surround sound. Kitchen has granite countertops, new appliances, white 42” upper cabinetry, decorative backsplash, walk-in pantry plus breakfast bar seating, breakfast nook, menu desk and built-in cabinets. Wood floored master suite has access to lanai, walk-in closets and spacious bath with separate vanities, water closet, separate shower and soaker tub. Whole-house generator, new roof (2010). Excellent value! MLS#78873

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94306 SUMMER BREEZE DRIVE

In Ocean Breeze, a new community less than one mile to the beach! On a corner lot, this home has an open plan, gourmet kitchen/island with stainless Bosch appliances, granite counters, gas cooktop and 63-inch cabinets. Exterior is Hardi plank, three-car garage, ample storage. Outdoor fireplace and gorgeous saltwater pool. This rare “natural gas” neighborhood is convenient to the new nature trail coming this fall, bike path, shopping and restaurants. Home warranty in place until 11/2019. MLS#79498 $575,000

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JOSIE DEAL 904-415-1952

Beautiful 4 BR/3.5 BA home with panoramic marsh views remodeled by Donna Lynne Homes. Screened outdoor living space.

Updated kitchen opens to family room.

Separate office, master has sliders opening to deck. A must see! MLS#79535 $828,800

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95339 CAPTAINS WAY

144 IBIS COURT

3006 SEA MARSH ROAD

Beautiful home in gated community with golf views. Floor-to-ceiling glass, Plantation shutters. Fireplace with built-ins. Wood floors in main areas, Florida room, and master.

Eat-in kitchen has Corian counters. Large deck. MLS#78793 $499,000

Largest lot in Ocean Ridge! Private backyard with access to lake. This 3 BR home has 2 BR downstairs and 1 up. Upgraded kitchen and flooring. Community pool or walk to beach. This is a must see! MLS#77020 $389,900

Renovated 2 BR/2.5 BA villa in Omni AIP. Updated kitchen with granite, custom cabinets, and stainless appliances. Hard surface flooring. Master has porch with marsh and golf views. Membership to Amelia Island Club available. MLS#79162 $340,000

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5209 Sea Chase Drive #4 Oceanfront townhome villa offers 4BR/4BA with breathtaking views of Amelia Island's beaches and the Atlantic Ocean.

Located in the gated community of Ocean Village with two private pools and two tennis courts. With a one car garage this villa offers all the amenities of a custom home. $1,299,000 MLS# 77397

1429 Beach Walker Rd. Oceanfront views from this Mediterranean style 4th floor 2BR/2BA furnished villa in Windsong at Amelia Island Plantation. Remodeled with tile flooring throughout, new kitchen counters and appliances, remodeled baths. $729,000 MLS# 79338

4752 Gulf Stream Court This 2BR/2BA Colony Townhome with two master suites is conveniently located on the South end of Amelia Island, just minutes from Amelia's beautiful beaches. This end unit is ideal for a primary or secondary residence. $214,900 MLS# 78792

96094 Azalea Lane One of kind meticulously maintained 3BR/2.5BA home with deep water access and expansive views of Lanceford Creek.

Excellent floor plan with master bedroom on main floor. 2.14 acres allows plenty of room to add a pool. $699,000 MLS# 74669

6539 Spyglass Circle Oceanfront living in Amelia Island Plantation. 3 BR/3BA villa with en suite bedrooms, plantation shutters, and walkout patio. Oceanfront view and double entry from master bedroom. $679,000 MLS# 73729

4020 S. Fletcher Ave. Incredible Oceanfront Home with panoramic views of the Atlantic Ocean. This custom 4BR/4BA home offers an open floor plan with 10' ceilings and 8' doors, plantation shutters and beautiful custom trim throughout. 100â&#x20AC;&#x2122; ocean frontage. $3,250,000 MLS# 79354

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32105 Grand Parke Blvd $337,700

Located on Amelia Island Plantation and a short walk to beach, this renovated home features great room with vaulted ceiling, built-ins, and fireplace.

Master suite provides sitting area and en suite bath with custom cabinets and walk-in shower. Gourmet kitchen with high-end appliances. Private backyard surrounded by nature with room for a pool. MLS#79185

Nestled on a large corner fenced lot in popular Flora Parke, this 3BR, 2BA home features brick paver front porch, plantation shutters, wood flooring, and screened lanai with heated saline pool. Kitchen boasts stainless appliances, granite counters, breakfast bar, and opens to the living room with fireplace and built-ins. Great location close to I-95 and Amelia Island! MLS#79441

96136 Light Wind Drive $479,000

861984 North Hampton Club Way $89,000

Custom home in Oyster Bay features renovated kitchen with center island, granite counters, new stainless appliances, new backsplash, and opens to living room with new wood flooring. Spacious Master has updated ensuite bath with new wood flooring, shower, and hardware. Soaring ceilings, gas fireplace, French doors, and screened porch. MLS#79329

Beautiful golf course and pond views from this lot in North Hampton. In addition to the scenic 18-hole Arnold Palmer signature golf course and clubhouse, residents can also enjoy tennis and basketball courts, community pool and clubhouse, multi-sports field, and the Lofton Creek Outpost. HOA fees include internet and basic cable. MLS#79355

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28659 Grandview Manor $599,000

28681 Grandview Manor $589,000

Southern charmer with waterfront views located in Waterman’s Bluff.

Features gourmet kitchen w/ island, brick flooring, gas cook top, and new custom cabinetry. Wide-plank heart pine floors, custom built-ins, and brick pavers on an oversized outdoor patio. Community fishing dock with kayak launch, and coming soon... marina with boat slips. MLS#77259

This home in the gated community of Waterman’s Bluff, features stunning views of the Bells River, a gourmet kitchen, ground floor master bedroom, wood floors, wood burning fireplace, built-in desk/shelves in the office, and covered rear lanai. Community fishing dock with kayak launch, and coming soon...marina with boat slips. MLS#77258

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CARLTON DUNES AT SUMMER BEACH

These fabulous oceanfront condominiums are adjacent to The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island. Located on the south end of Amelia Island, each condo features beautiful custom appointments and large square footage. The oceanfront and golf course views are incredible!

Membership to The Golf Club of Amelia Island is available.

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.

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Hard to find low density, oceanfront condo which allows pets. This coastal charmer has been completely remodeled, is fully tiled and has new easy care vinyl windows and doors. The open kitchen overlooks the dining and living room all with ocean views. Natural light fills the master bedroom from the wall of windows which offer mesmerizing ocean views. Coral Sands provides covered parking. MLS#79187 $339,000

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Sought after golf course community home with pool and BBQ pavillion situated near the cul-de-sac. Easy walk to the beach from this spacious 4 bedroom 3.5 bath home.

Hickory floors, a dual-sided stone fireplace, coffered ceiling and plentiful storage are a few of the special feature of this remarkable home. Contact agent for a full list of features.

MLS#79035 $527,500

#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 $315,000

Historic Old Town Fernandina Beach

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Be a part of historic Old Town in brand NEW construction. 10 homesites are available, several with views, priced in the low $300,000s. Original Spanish platted ‘Peonias’ from 1811. Easy walk to Egan’s Creek, Plaza San Carlos, and the Amelia River. Offers a combination of live/work options including offices, art galleries or studios alongside living space. MLS#73880 $70,000

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10 MARSH POINT DRIVE Luxury low country style 4 BR, 4 BA home in gated Omni AIP. Over 4,200 sq. ft with double masters and sun room. 2 BR & 2 BA, family room, and kitchenette on ground level. Main level has large living area with fireplace and 18’ ceilings. Updated kitchen has granite counters and island. Porches on both levels. MLS#77313 $1,295,000

3 FOXTAIL ROAD $699,000 This gorgeous custom home built by Donna Lynne welcomes you to the spacious floor plan as soon as you enter. The open living and dining rooms lead to an open kitchen, breakfast room, and family room. The home features crown molding throughout, granite countertops, chefs gas stove, stacked stone gas fireplace, 42 kitchen cabinets, and custom bookcase that wraps around into the family room. Several built-ins throughout the home made by Mooney’s.

Relax in the large screened porch to the sound of the fountain while enjoying the large, private and plush landscaping. Enjoy the lifestyle of the Spa & Shops and the soon to be new Property Owners Club. Memberships available for the Omni Amelia Island Equity Club for golf, tennis, beach clubs, and much more. Don’t miss the chance to have all of this at the incredibly low listing price.

Seller will consider selling some of the furniture. MLS#79316

8144 RESIDENCE COURT UNIT 202 This spacious oceanfront villa is located in an exclusive gated enclave on the south end of Amelia Island. The 3 BR, 3 BA split floorplan is ideal for extended stays or accommodating guests. Steps to the beach and the pool. On the ground floor for easy access. 1 car garage.

MLS#66908 $589,000

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4856 First Coast Highway Suite 3 Fernandina Beach

OCEAN VILLAGE AT SUMMER BEACH Location at the beach and unparalleled Amelia Island neighborhood amenities. Ocean Village offers extensive yard service, one oceanfront pool, one heated pool, three beach walkovers and lighted tennis courts.

One of the closest homes to the beach in the neighborhood. Versatile four bedroom home is perfect for family gatherings or multiple ofÀce space.

Private wooded preservation views in the back. Quiet cul-de-sac location.

Very popular Summer Beach gated community south of the Ritz-Carlton.

Offered at $674,900

SAILMAKER AT SUMMER BEACH Renovated 3 BR beach condo! This end unit condo is located 400 feet from the beach and has privacy from a next door dune. Complete interior renovation features granite kitchen counters, new cabinetry, two walk-in showers, vanities, Áooring, upgraded carpeting, granite/Corian counters, painting, bead board, and lighting Àxtures. Largest Áoor plan at Sailmaker and is sold furnished. Lots of storage and vaulted ceilings upstairs. Brand new roof. Gated community south of The Ritz-Carlton.

Offered at $469,000

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4112 SOUTH FLETCHER AVENUE $2,950,000 Shangri-La by the Sea! Magnificent contemporary oceanfront home has panoramic views of the Atlantic Ocean! This 4 BR/ 5 BA retreat has a custom kitchen with granite countertops, custom cabinets, and Thermador appliances with 5-burner gas range overlooking the heated salt water pool, spa, and ocean. 1st floor has 2 guest bedrooms with full baths, plus an office with side-entry door. Main level has gourmet kitchen, dining room, and living room with wet bar, all with ocean views! Upper level has master bedroom with bamboo floors, sweeping views of the beach, and ‘his & hers’ bathrooms with marble flooring and custom closets. Architect David Beer utilized designs from sails off sailboats to make the house not only contemporary but also dynamic. A must-see! MLS#69402

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ORANGE MAPLE GLAZED SALMON Ingredients Six 6 oz. salmon fillets 3 tbsp. maple syrup 1 tbsp. orange zest 1 tbsp. orange juice 1 1/2 tsp. Dijon mustard 1 clove minced garlic Salt and pepper to taste Preparation Preheat broiler. Line a large baking sheet with foil and spray generously with nonstick cooking spray. Place salmon, skin side down, on prepared baking sheet. In a small bowl, whisk together syrup, orange juice, and zest, mustard, garlic, salt and pepper.

Brush mixture over salmon. Broil for 7-10 minutes, or until salmon flakes easily with a fork. Serves six.

ASPARAGUS GOUGÈRE Ingredients 4 oz. flour, measured and sifted 1 cup milk 1 tsp. salt 2 oz. butter 4 eggs at room temperature 3 ounces grated Gruyère cheese 1/4 tsp. black pepper 1/8 tsp. nutmeg 1 lb. steamed asparagus (kept warm) 1 cup Hollandaise sauce (kept warm)

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Easter magic STORY AND PHOTO BY KAREN MILLER

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fter years of holiday entertaining, I realized I’ve brought way too many crown roasts of pork to my Easter dinner table, along with glazed hams, turkeys, and standing rib roasts. We’ve downsized our dinners quite a bit and we’re also eating a lot less meat than we did 20 years ago. So for this Easter I’m making Orange Maple Glazed Salmon served with a gorgeous Asparagus Gougère, which is a puffy, cheesy pastry filled with asparagus and topped with Hollandaise sauce.

Gougère can be a little tricky to bake—it puffs up beautifully in the oven but often collapses mercilessly under the weight of the goodies piled up on top of it. But as long as it looks and tastes divine, which it always does, we don’t care about that. The key to this dish is to

have all your food ready to serve when the Gougère comes out of the oven. So the asparagus should be steamed, the Hollandaise prepared and kept warm, and the salmon baked, tented with foil, and ready to plop on a plate.

You could serve other side dishes with this dinner, but they are sure to be overlooked when your guests feast their eyes on the Gougère and salmon. But if you want more for your Easter table, a side salad might be nice, and of course a bottle of French white wine, perhaps Viognier or Champagne. Because Gougère is so rich, buttery, and cheesy, a light dessert bite, like chocolatecovered strawberries would also be a tasty addition, or perhaps just a handful of Peeps, stolen from your child or grandchild’s Easter basket!

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MARCH 2018

Preparation Butter a piece of parchment paper front and back and place on a baking sheet. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Place milk, butter, salt, pepper, and nutmeg in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Add the flour all at once and stir vigorously over medium heat until the mixture comes away from the sides of the pot. Then add the eggs one at a time, beating with a spoon until incorporated.

Using 2 spoons, place spoonfuls of the pastry in an oval ring about 7 inches wide on the parchment, piling it up as needed.

Don’t worry about how it looks. Bake for 45 minutes or until inside of the pastry ring is baked through, and the whole thing is golden and crisp on the outside. Let it cool for just a few minutes. Place on a serving platter. Fill the inner ring with asparagus and drizzle the Hollandaise over all. Place the salmon pieces around the ring if you have room or place the salmon on individual plates and let guests help themselves to the Gougère. Serves six.

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