Amelia Islander - March 2019

Amelia

ISLANDER MARCH 2019

AMELIA ISLAND

Concours

d’ E legance

MARCH 7 - 10 T H E R I T Z - C A R LT O N , A M E L I A I S L A N D

plus: BILL WARNER AND JACK MAY • COMMUNITY HOSPICE • TAKE STOCK IN CHILDREN

A Luxury Residential Community with Marina and Yacht Club

9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9

Waterfront Estates from ONLY $99,900 New Homes from the $400s to $1.5M+ Wooded, Lake, and Marsh Front Estates Natural Setting with Old-growth Trees Panoramic Marsh and Water Views Fast Move-in and Custom Home Designs Thoughtful Architectural Guidelines Wildlife and Bird Sanctuary Pools, Tennis Courst, Nature Trails First-Class Amenities Fernandina Beach Schools Low County Taxes NO CDD Fees and Low HOA Dues Yacht Club and Modern Marina

Visit us online at

OysterBayHarbour.com Call Now

(904) 261-4759

HISTORIC DOWNTOWN Fernandina Beach

Amelia Angler Outfitters

Columbia Wear Salt Life Mojo Guy Harvey

Historic Downtown 402 Centre Street Fernandina Beach, FL 32234

261-2501

Ladies Apparel • Accessories Gifts with a Twist

ORIGINAL OILS • FRAMES • PRINTS METAL ART • WOOD CARVINGS BALANCE TOYS • NOVELTY GIFTS HOME ACCENTS

Native Outfitter Kahala Blowfish & Buff

Captain Terry Lacoss 110 Centre Street Historic Downtown Fernandina Beach (904) 277-4880 • lindysjewelry.com

FINE FOOTWEAR & ACCESSORIES

Fine Olive Oils & Balsamics

NEW OWNERSHIP, SAME PRICES!

206 CENTRE STREET

(904) 310-3603

904-261-0444

(across from T-Ray's Burger Station)

(Across from coffee shop)

809 Beech Street

Follow us on Facebook & Instagram: @hudsonandperry

Vaneli • Donald Pliner Azura • Naot • Orthaheel Arche • Eric Michael 118 Centre Street, Fernandina Beach

NEEDLE 319 Centre Street 904-844-2442 Historic Downtown Fernandina Beach

111 Centre St. • (904) 261-2870 • www.ameliaangler.com

SHOE VISIONS "Taste Before You Buy"

Wonderful selection of unique and vintage inspired items!

Director Since 1978

Group & Individual fishing, sailing, sightseeing charters

904-491-1245

COME SAIL WITH US!

POINT

Learn to needlepoint!

Classes available.

811 Beech Street 904.729.4020 www.BristlyThistle.com

DAY-SAILS • LESSONS SUNSET CRUISES • RENTALS 904.327.3265 windwardsailing.com

w 204 Centre Street • (904) 277-1162

103 Centre Street Amelia Island, Florida 904.321.0404 magnasalon.com

w

Tori Richard • Duffield Lane Johnston & Murphy • Tybee Island Nat Nast • Johnnie-O • Tidewater

35 restaurants, 63 shops, 400 years of history, and one unforgettable waterfront sunset.

I just followed one simple rule. Never judge any decision by what happens today. Imagine yourself years from now, surrounded by your children, your children’s children. Will you be proud of what you’ve accomplished?

I have an advisor who thinks the same way. Who understands that building wealth isn’t a temporary act.

Find a dedicated client advisor to provide the solutions that meet your needs.

Live Here, Rehab Here.

Visit us at 5211 South Fletcher Ave. or contact Todd Mitchell at 904.491.5969.

Serving our community for over 33 years Complete Medical & Nursing services.

Specializing in Cardiac and Post-op Orthopedic Recovery.

Todd Mitchell, Registered Representative, SunTrust Investment Services, Inc. Investment and Insurance Products: Are not FDIC or any other Government Agency Insured • Are not Bank Guaranteed • May Lose Value SunTrust Private Wealth Management is a marketing name used by SunTrust Banks, Inc. and the following affiliates: Banking and trust products and services, including investment advisory products and services, are provided by SunTrust Bank. Securities, insurance (including annuities) and other investment products and services are offered by SunTrust Investment Services, Inc., an SEC registered investment adviser and broker-dealer, member FINRA, SIPC, and a licensed insurance agency.

SunTrust Bank, Member FDIC. ©2015 SunTrust Banks, Inc. SunTrust and How can we help you shine? are federally registered service marks of SunTrust Banks, Inc.

1625 Lime Street 904.261.0771 www.qualityhealthamelia.com

Come Stay at the Beach

RONALD J. CONTE Partner 904-432-7602

• Right Across from the Beach • Hot & Healthy Breakfast • Private Pool • Conveniently Located near Shopping and Dining

Residential & Commercial Real Estate Closings Estate Planning • Probate 5422 First Coast Hwy, Suite 100 Amelia Island, FL 32034 www.contetrevett.com ron@contetrevett.com 2 AMELIA ISLANDER MAGAZINE •

MARCH 2019

1997 South Fletcher Ave. Amelia Island, FL 32034 For Reservations, phone:

(904) 206-5600 Toll Free (877) 263-5428 RESERVATIONS ONLINE at www.AmeliaHotel.com

www.AmeliaIslander.com

Welcome to a new-fashioned way of life that’s

CONNECTED to water, land, and one another.

A River House Like No Other Opening June 1, 2019

A Private Island Community On Amelia Island 904-432-8390 3163 Bailey Road Fernandina Beach, FL 32034 craneisland.com

“

Amelia

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

ISLANDER Philip Kelly Deana Basile Kelly Publishers and Editors Tom Barrett Art Director Mark O’Day Advertising Sales

Contributing Writers Dickie Anderson, Michael Gass, Karen Miller, Betty Morrell, Julie Simmons, Teri Sopp

”

March is one of our favorite months on Amelia Island. With its arrival comes the end of winter and the advent of warmer weather, followed quickly by azalea blooms and spring perennials heralding the new season. As our gardens begin to stir, happily pushing us outside to dig in the dirt, we have our first clue that spring has sprung. Here on Amelia Island, our second clue is the much-anticipated 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. Its reputation is well-deserved. Whether you’re traveling around the country or across the globe, when you mention Amelia Island, car lovers of all ages and types get interested. Renowned for its gathering of famed race cars each year, as well as appearances by the legendary racers who drove them, this event has come to be known as the “Racers’ Concours.” This year’s honoree is the great Belgian racing driver Jacky Ickx., 6-time winner of the 24 Hours of Le Mans. In addition to the usual array of everything automotive—from seminars and social events to road rallies, an extraordinary auction, and a chance to test drive new models—this three-day extravaganza offers an unmatched opportunity to see some of the world’s finest automobiles.

Celebrating its twenty-fourth anniversary this year, the Concours culminates Sunday with a display of three hundred rare automotive gems on the fairways of The Golf Club of Amelia Island. 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, including some of the best racing cars ever produced. Congratulations to Bill Warner and everyone at “The Amelia” for presenting another spectacular Concours weekend.

Over the past 22 years, the Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance Foundation has given over $3.5 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.

Also this month, we look at the friendship between Bill Warner and Jack May, which got started in 1975 in the coast-to-coast Cannonball race; take a closer look at the work of Community Hospice, which continues to expand in north and central Florida; look ahead to the Take Stock in Children annual gala and their invaluable work in Nassau County; discover a delicious Argentine asado; and much more.

See you around the island!

Contributing Photographers William Raser, Elizabeth Wilkes, David Burghardt, Pam Bell, Sherry Carter, Stephan Leimberg

C O N TA C T U S Sweetpea Media, Inc. P.O. Box 16624 Fernandina Beach, Fl 32035 904-277-8012 islander@ameliaislander.com www.ameliaislander.com

Amelia Islander Magazine is published monthly. All editorial contents including maps and photographs are Copyrighted 2019 Sweetpea Media, Inc. Reproduction of any material contained herein in any manner, in whole or in part, is prohibited without the express written consent of the publisher.

Unsolicited manuscripts, photographs or other artwork cannot be returned unless accompanied by a self-addressed stamped envelope. No responsibility is assumed for unsolicited materials. The cover and the magazine’s contents are fully protected and may not be reproduced without the written permission of the publisher. The Amelia Islander is distributed free of charge on and around Amelia Island. Back issues may be purchased from the publisher for $2.00 each plus postage.

4 AMELIA ISLANDER MAGAZINE •

MARCH 2019

www.AmeliaIslander.com

features

MARCH2019 13 Cover Story 2019 AMELIA ISLAND CONCOURS D’ELEGANCE

One of the world’s top automotive events, the Amelia Concours returns for its twenty-fourth edition with 2019 Honoree Belgian racing legend Jacky Ickx, 6-time winner of the 24 Hours of Le Mans with 8 Formula One wins, the legendary Jaguar XK120 and Porsche 962, Cars of the Rock Stars, and much more.

39 An Amelia Island Friendship

49 Caring for the Community

After competing against each other in the 1975 Cannonball race, Bill Warner and Jack May —Captain Marvel and Suwanee River Boy— have built an enduring friendship.

An innovator in hospice care, Community Hospice and Palliative Care celebrates 40 years of compassion with support from the Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance Foundation.

59 Rising Stock

63 Fernandina Faces

With proven results in their mentoring and scholarship programs, Take Stock in Children of Nassau County looks back on 22 fruitful years and ahead to even greater success.

A talented entrepreneur, entertainer, and competitive golfer, Fifi Queen has re-opened Fifi’s Fine Resale on Amelia Island, which joins 18 locations in Florida and North Carolina.

Amelia

ISLANDER MARCH 2019 • VOLUME 32 • NUMBER 3

5 AMELIA ISLANDER MAGAZINE •

MARCH 2019

www.AmeliaIslander.com

MARCH2019

inside 28

ABOUT THE COVER

37

67

28

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

30

Galleries & Antiques Amelia’s art galleries & antique stores

34

In the Neighborhood Profiles of area businesses and organizations

37

Beach Combing Great shopping on Amelia Island

44

Maps of the Island and downtown, with telephone numbers

45

Tide Table Tides at the Amelia River

46

Around Town What’s happening around Amelia Island

54

Snapshots Islanders out and about

65

In the Garden As your garden returns to life with the arrival of spring, add new color and fragrance to your landscape with Spicebush, Sweet Pepperbush, and the Purple Pillar Hibiscus

67

Island Home After buying a condominium in Amelia Island Plantation, the Lowther family moved and remodeled a larger one to be ready for their eventual relocation to Amelia Island.

74

Eating Scene Combining fresh, authentic ingredients and Old World artistry, Pozzi’s offers la dolce vita with a menu of classic cuisine and delicious coffee and espresso drinks.

1967 Ford GT40. Photo courtesy of the Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance

79

Open House Premium real estate offerings on and around Amelia Island

92

Island Entertaining While living in Argentina for a few months this winter with husband, Troy, Karen Miller has discovered the pleasures of a traditional grilled Argentine asado.

Amelia

ISLANDER MARCH 2019 • VOLUME 32 • NUMBER 3

6 AMELIA ISLANDER MAGAZINE •

MARCH 2019

www.AmeliaIslander.com

74

NEW MODEL

Coming Soon

ArthurRutenbergHomes.com License #CGC014933

License #CGC1505266

to Brady Point Preserve 904-557-3215

Remodeling Specialist 904-261-4404, ext. 109

Did You Know?

Elizabeth Pointe Inn has a sister company managing vacation rental properties.

With over 40 properties currently in our portfolio and a new office location next to Lagnappe and Cape House, Amelia Island Vacations is the fastest growing property management company on Amelia Island.

Your Solution To Property Management.

4810 First Coast Highway, Suite #4

904-321-8680 www.ameliaislandvacations.com

Locally Operated Since 2003

WE OFFER THE FOLLOWING: Skilled Nursing Respite Care Medication Management Services Home Health Aides Services Companions & Homemakers Services Call today for more information or a free in-home consultation.

904-491-3222 1869 South 8th Street, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034 dmccoy@angelwatchhomecare.com www.angelwatchhomecare.com 8 AMELIA ISLANDER MAGAZINE •

MARCH 2019

Real Estate Law and Closings (904) 277-7095 3391 S. Fletcher Avenue Amelia Island, Florida 32034 www.andrealennonlaw.com

www.AmeliaIslander.com

The Best Brand in Mortgage Innovative loan programs, a fast and efďŹ cient process and exceptional personal service.

Choose the Best Brand in Mortgage today.

March 8-9, 14-16 at 8 pm March 10 at 2 pm Follow the dating escapades of four middle-aged singles on our Studio 209 stage.

(PG-13)

April 4-6, 11-13, 18-20 at 8 pm April 7 & 14 at 2 pm The classic family musical on our Main Stage. (G) 207/209 Cedar St. at S. 3rd St. (904) 261-6749 AmeliaCommunityTheatre.org

L to R: Meredith Shave, Senior Mortgage Consultant; Bianca Rosado, LOA; Ben Stephens, Senior Mortgage Consultant

The Amelia Team

1405 Park Avenue | Suite 202 | Fernandina Beach, FL 32034 ameliateam@brandmortgage.com

.-0 NMLS# 75615 | 664141 | 640473 | Equal Housing Lender Georgia Residential Mortgage Licensee #21999 | GA MLO Licensees #63356 | 63355 | 63323

SANDRA HUGHES F I N E

A R T

“May River� 24� X 30� Oil on Belgian Linen panel

sandrahughesart.com ~ By appt. (904) 415-6575 9 AMELIA ISLANDER MAGAZINE •

MARCH 2019

www.AmeliaIslander.com

Could it be a hernia?

8 silent signs

The signs of a hernia are not always obvious. Most common is a bulge in the abdomen, but here are some other symptoms that you may be more likely to ignore: • Pain in the pelvic area

• Constipation

• Nausea and vomiting

• Feeling full and bloated

• Fever

• Heartburn

• Weakness and muscle

• Pain when lifting

fatigue in the upper

or coughing

leg or groin If left untreated, your hernia could grow, get more painful, or even become dangerous at some point. And a hernia won’t go away on its own. The good news is, today’s minimally invasive hernia treatment options can offer you fast recovery.

Could it be a hernia? Find out today.

904.202.2019

© Baptist Health 2019

Schedule an appointment

TASTE the Life

904-432-7385 | 17 N. Fletcher Ave. | Fernandina Beach, FL

SaltLifeFoodShack.com Elegant yet affordable assisted living in Fernandina Beach

We aim to build strong relationships with our clients, beginning with the first point of contact. We work to exceed each client’s needs, aiming for their complete satisfaction at each stage of the job, right to the very end.

Nestled amongst large old oak trees, Savannah Grand—an assisted living and memory care community—offers gracious retirement senior living with personalized

• COMMERCIAL • • RESIDENTIAL • • INDUSTRIAL •

care plans to meet your individual needs.

Our senior living team members—many of which have been with the community for many years—make superior service a

Casey Hendry

way of life.

President chendry@hendryelectrical.net

Call today for a tour and have lunch with us!

Yulee, FL 32097 904.314.2544 www.hendryelectrical.net

1900 Amelia Trace Court Fernandina Beach, FL 32034 (904) 321-0898

EC13008465

11 AMELIA ISLANDER MAGAZINE •

MARCH 2019

www.AmeliaIslander.com

Builder of the 2019 Southern Living Idea House Low-country inspired, intimate island community.

Custom Homes in Amelia Island, FL

Celebrate Island Living Everyday In One of These Riverside Homes Communities

Amelia Park amelia

park

florida

From the $400s

From the $500s

Gated, marina, yacht club community.

“New Urban” design, walkable, active community.

96020 Oyster Bay Drive, Fernandina Beach, FL

1783 Azalea Street, Fernandina Beach, FL

2018

904.530.4720 myriversidehome.com

CBC1254135 | All content ©2013-2018 Riverside Homes. All Rights Reserved.

COURTESY OF JOEY LIMONGELLI

Clark Gable’s Barris-customized XK120

A M EL I A I S L AND

Concours

d’ E legance MARCH 7-10

Jacky Ickx

Celebrating its 24th year, the Amelia Concours returns this month with incredible automobiles, historic race cars, and the legendary Belgian racing driver Jacky Ickx.

BY KAREN MILLER

PHOTO COURTESY OF AMELIA ISLAND CONCOURS D’ELEGANCE

N

early three decades ago, Bill Warner, an antique car collector and writer/photographer with Road and Track magazine, thought Amelia Island would be the perfect location to hold a Concours d’Elegance. Translated from the French, concours d’élégance is a “competition of elegance,” and it refers to an event where prestigious vehicles are displayed and judged.

With help from Patti Hendrix of The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island, the first Concours was produced in 1996. It has grown dramatically over the years, attracting tens of thousands of people to the island. Along with the public display of automobiles, the Concours offers a variety seminars, social events, and auctions, rounding out a fabulous weekend of exceptional autos, their owners, and car enthusiasts from all over the world.

“The Amelia,” as it is commonly known, is celebrating its 24th year, and it has become one of 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 Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island, for a celebration of the automobile like no other. The annual event will be held March 7, 8, 9, and 10 on the 10th and 18th fairways of the Golf Club, replacing golf carts with high-style cars and their enthusiastic owners. And this year, The Amelia has partnered with HistoricRacingNews.com to produce a live stream of the event on Sunday, March 10.

JACKY ICKX HONORED AT THE 2019 AMELIA CONCOURS This year’s Honoree is Jacky Ickx, a Belgian racing driver who won the 24 Hours of Le Mans six times, and achieved eight wins and 25 podium finishes in Formula One. He also won the Can-Am Championship in 1979 and is a former winner of the Dakar Rally. He won the majority of his races for Scuderia Ferrari, for which he was the team’s leading driver for several seasons in the late 1960s and early 1970s.

13 AMELIA ISLANDER MAGAZINE • MARCH 2019

www.AmeliaIslander.com

“It is an honor to have ‘Mr. Le Mans’ as our 2019 honoree,” says Warner, “especially on the 50th anniversary of the first of his six Le Mans victories.”

CELEBRATING THE JAGUAR XK120 AND THE LANDMARK PORSCHE 962 This year also marks the 70th anniversary of the speed record and the first race victory that set the Jaguar XK120 on its course of fame and gave it its immortal name. On a super highway in Belgium, the new Jaguar recorded a top speed of 126.448 mph. With the windshield and top removed, it was timed at 132.6 mph. The XK120 became the fastest production car in the world, eclipsing the existing record by over 22 mph.

Perhaps the XK120’s most impressive number was the price tag: for 1,000 pounds sterling, one could own the fastest production car in the world. The XK120 had no equal on the road or in the showroom, standing alone atop a short list of aspirational cars. “Jaguar’s XK120 is a landmark car. It was the first sports car I ever rode in,” says Warner. “I was just a kid, but the smell of the leather and the wood has stayed with me. The XK120 is simply unforgettable.”

14 AMELIA ISLANDER MAGAZINE •

PHOTO COURTESY OF GM

STEVE LEIMBERG, UNSEEMIMAGES.COM

1936 Mercedes-Benz 500K Special

COURTESY OF NATIONAL AUTOMOBILE MUSEUM (THE HARRAH COLLECTION)

1973 Chevrolet Corvette XP-897 GT

This year’s Amelia Concours will honor and celebrate the 35th anniversary of one of the greatest and most accomplished sports racing cars of all time: Porsche’s landmark 962, which reigned as the king of international prototype racing across two decades. In the American IMSA competition alone, the Porsche 962 won 54 races (15 of 16 in 1985) and both the Drivers’ and Manufacturers’ Championships in 1985, ’86, ’87, and ’88. Ten years after its American debut, a GT version of the 962 won the 24 Hours of Le Mans; the third Le Mans victory for the 962 and the 13th for Porsche.

“Porsche’s 962 is a landmark design,” says Tim Pendergast, Director of Operations for the Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance and a noted GTP authority. “It’s a catalog of ‘firsts’ for Porsche’s engineering and design. The 962 stood apart and above because it was a complete absolutely turn-key ready package.”

THE TECHNOLOGY OF SPEED FROM INDY TO GAINESVILLE On the 110th anniversary of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, The Amelia will celebrate the brilliant, radical ideas and MARCH 2019

www.AmeliaIslander.com

Let us help you find...

...your perfect vacation rental on Amelia Island Plantation, Summer Beach, or Amelia Surf & Racquet Club.

Amelia Rental & MANAGEMENT SERVICES (904) 261-9129 (800) 874-8679

(904) 277-0905 (800) 874-8679

5299 South Fletcher Avenue www.AmeliaRentals.com

sit i V

Life’s better on a boat.

Boat & Jet Ski Rentals

Boat Club

Rental includes: • Full tank of gas • Life jackets, tubes, skis, & gear • Pontoon boats, fishing boats, & Yamaha WaveRunners

Membership includes: • Unlimited use of our premium boats • Life jackets, tubes, skis, & fishing rods • Online reservations & full service marina

RESERVE YOUR BOAT TODAY!

904.277.4615

AmeliaBoatClub.com Amelia Island Marina, 251 Creekside Dr., Amelia Island, FL 32034.

FRESH. SEASONAL MADE-FROM-SCRATCH

at Amelia Island

20 South 5th Street • Historic Fernandina Beach

Call today to schedule!

For Reservations:

burlingamerestaurant.com/reservations Open Monday - Saturday 5:30pm

15 AMELIA ISLANDER MAGAZINE •

MARCH 2019

904.432.7671

www.AmeliaIslander.com

GALLAHER RESTORATION DEREMER STUDIOS, INC.

COURTESY AMELIA ISLAND CONCOURS D’ELEGANCE

1957 Volkswagen Rometsch Lawrence Convertable

1967 Ford GT40

ground-breaking cars that helped revolutionize America’s great race. From its earliest days, the “500” was the cradle of innovation and the nursery of famous, sometimes obscure and occasionally infamous cars that made the Indy 500 not just “the greatest spectacle in racing,” but the most important auto race in the world.

Speed has always been the ultimate goal and the defining virtue of the cars that raced at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

Indy’s ceaseless technological innovations dated to the days before World War I, when a Grand Prix Peugeot showed the sport the way forward with its seminal high-revving dohc four-valve engine. It ended the age of the behemoth, bringing science and fresh technology to Indy’s pursuit of speed.

Another anniversary is being celebrated at The Amelia this year: 50 years of record speeds and drag racing at Gainesville Raceway. NHRA (National Hot Rod Assn.) drag racing at top levels is part motorsport and part rocket science. Top Fuel dragsters are the fastest accelerating manned vehicles on Earth and generate more speed quicker than any other machine piloted by humans. They create greater G-forces starting (and stopping) than carrier-launched aircraft or even a rocket lift16 AMELIA ISLANDER MAGAZINE •

off from the Kennedy Space Center. NHRA’s Top Fuel classes generate more power than a locomotive and shake the earth with measurable seismic tremors.

“Top Fuel dragsters are the most powerful race cars on the planet. They accelerate from zero-to-100 mph in less than a second,” says Don Robertson, former Gainesville Raceway track manager who is now an organizer of The Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance’s Cars & Coffee event. “It’s a horizontal space shot with forces beyond the comprehension of most people. Dragsters have the most extreme and exotic physics in motorsport.”

CARS OF THE ROCK STARS Cincinnati-based artist David Snyder has painted a oneof-a-kind Fender Stratocaster guitar to help the Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance celebrate the “Cars of the Rock Stars” class in 2019. The special class centers on vehicles and guitars from John Oates’s personal collection and features additional vehicles owned or closely associated with well-known rock stars. The display will allow fans unprecedented access to the instruments Oates has played with the best-selling rock duo of all time, Hall MARCH 2019

www.AmeliaIslander.com

CLOSE TO AMELIA ISLAND

The questions I can answer...

Enjoy life......

How much do you need to retire?

How much can you withdraw?

What financial risks could derail your plan?

without lawn care VISIT OUR NEW MODEL HOME TODAY

LET’S TALK

Floridian Enclave Nicola Nichol, CFA (904) 305-2608 financialamelia.com Registered Representatives oɈer securities through Securities America, Inc., Member FINRA/SIPC. Financial Advisors oɈer advisory services through Securities America Advisors, Inc. Financial Strategies of Amelia and Securities America are separate companies.

• New homes from the low $300’s • Private, gated community • Lawn care provided by the HOA • Ideal for “empty-nesters” • Luxurious features • Close to Amelia Island on Amelia Concourse • No CDD fees

(904) 696-3483

www.SEDAnewhomes.com

Your Neighborhood Neigh g borhood Toy y Store No matter where your neighborhood is.

NEW Online Shopping Experience!

SEDA Construction Company CGC020880 *See agent for detailsPrice & availability subject to change without notice.

5 South 2nd Street Historic Downtown Fernandina Beach (904) 432-8291 • ameliaislandtoys.com 17 AMELIA ISLANDER MAGAZINE •

MARCH 2019

www.AmeliaIslander.com

Page 1 of 1

COURTESY EMORY MOTORSPORTS

and Oates. The event will also include opportunities to meet John Oates in person.

“As a fan of unique one-of-a-kind guitars and cars, this amazing David Snyder painting on the iconic Fender Stratocaster is a must have acquisition for any collector,” says Oates, cocurator of Cars of the Rock Stars. “This Cars of the Rock Stars Fender Stratocaster features automobiles owned or closely associated with successful musicians hand painted by David Snyder in acrylic. The headstock is inspired by the hood of Janis Joplin’s 1964 Porsche 356C. Other highlights include the 1959 Chevrolet Stingray Racer driven by Elvis Presley and a Porsche 911 GT3-R customized to celebrate the music and instruments of Eddie Van Halen.” The guitar will be offered at RM Sotheby’s Amelia Island 2019 auction. All proceeds will go directly to the Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance Foundation, Inc. A special class of Mercedes-Benz 500K - 540K will take center stage at The Amelia this year. The 500K and 540K descend from the mighty Mercedes-Benz SSK, winner of the brutal 1931 Mille Miglia. Introduced at the 1934 Berlin Auto Show, the MercedesBenz 500K was a superstar and supercar from its first moments.

18 AMELIA ISLANDER MAGAZINE •

DEREMER STUDIOS, INC.

STEVE LEIMBERG, UNSEENIMAGES.COM

John Oates with his custom 1960 Porsche 356 B

From 1934 through 1939, 500K - 540K-series Mercedes was the ultimate supercar, long before the term had been coined.

“We have assembled a mouthwatering class of 500Ks and 540Ks. This will undoubtedly be one of our ‘destination classes’,” says Concours’ founder Bill Warner. “Knowledgeable enthusiasts will enter the 2019 Amelia Concours show field and head straight for this class!”

FERRARI GT SWB, VOLKSWAGEN, AND A CORVETTE PROTOTYPE Coming to the Concours this year is Ferrari’s legendary three-liter V-12 250 GT Short Wheelbase Berlinetta, honoring the last of the true dual-purpose Grand Touring cars. The new SWB was the athlete of Ferrari’s GT catalog during the early 1960s, when racecar engineering orthodoxy changed profoundly. Surrounded by change, Ferrari stuck with what he knew best. In Modena, the horse still “pulled the cart” but, finally, disc brakes on all four wheels – a Ferrari first – and tube shocks absorbers turned Maranello’s new GT marathoner into a nearly perfect package. It was an instant hit with racers of all MARCH 2019

www.AmeliaIslander.com

LAILY SCHLEGEL

GAZAL NAEENI

Realtor/Owner

Realtor Associate

(904) 415-8256 Lailysellsamelia@gmail.com

(904) 310-5599 Gazal4277@gmail.com

Ask about our Property Management and Oceanfront Villa Rentals.

Selling oceanfront, marsh front and resort property is our specialty.

Are A re y you ou rrelying elying on

DOWNTOWN HISTORIC DISTRICT — 213 CENTRE STREET

Luck

904.310.9507

|

lorilulu.com

when w hen iitt c comes omes to your retirement?

A Real Bakery, A Fun Boutique All Under One Woof!!

Thomas D. Foy Jr., Owner 961687 Gateway Blvd., Ste. 201F Fernandina Beach, FL 32034 904-310-6886 www.lRIS-FINANCIAL.com Thomas D. Foy, Jr. is a registered representative of through Lincoln Financial Securities (LFS), Member SIPC. LFS-2130777-052318

Gourmet Dog Bakery & Boutique Mon. - Fri.10am - 5:30pm • Sat.10am - 4pm Sun.12:30 - 4pm 809 South 8th Street • Amelia Island, FL 32034 • 904-321-0020 www.redbonesbakery.com

19 AMELIA ISLANDER MAGAZINE •

MARCH 2019

www.AmeliaIslander.com

DEREMER STUDIOS, INC.

COURTESY OF STEVEN PLUNKETT DEREMER STUDIOS, INC.

The 1941 Cadillac Custom Limousine known as "The Duchess"

stripes: a true dual-purpose GT able to be driven to the track, raced successfully, and driven home on public roads.

“The ‘SWB’ was touched by genius,” says Warner.

“It was engineered by Giotto Bizzarrini, Carlo Chiti and Mauro Forghieri, the body was designed by Pininfarina and constructed by Scaglietti. The 250 SWB is among the greatest and most enduring automobile shapes of all time.”

Everyone has a Volkswagen story, and this year The Amelia’s Custom Coachwork VW special class unleashed a series of personal and amusing Volkswagen reminiscences from the its staff.

In addition, The Amelia took their storytelling idea to the next level, requesting VW stories from the public, which will appear on their website and Facebook page. If you’re a Volkswagen lover, be sure to check out the 1957 Volkswagen Rometsch Lawrence Convertible that will be featured at the show on March 10.

A striking mid-engine Corvette prototype will be featured as a part of this year’s Mid-Engine sports car class. The display is also scheduled to include examples from DeTomaso, Ferrari, and Lamborghini. The 1973 Chevrolet Corvette XP-897 GT was one of two mid-engine Corvette prototypes designed by 20 AMELIA ISLANDER MAGAZINE •

General Motors Styling Division to promote the smooth and high revving Wankel Rotary engine. The rotary was intended to power GM passenger cars from 1976, so both cars were shown at the major worldwide auto shows from September 1973 to April 1974. Unfortunately, the rotary Wankel engine proved to be both thirsty and polluting compared to the conventional piston-in-cylinder engine, so the simultaneous gasoline shortage and strict Federal emission legislation sealed its fate.

After the last show appearance in Europe, the XP-897 GT lost the rotary engine and was sealed in a plywood case and stored at the British GM Division Vauxhall Motors Design Centre in Bedford, England. Scheduled to be crushed in the early 1980s, it was rescued by Corvette author Tom Falconer with the assistance of then GM Head of Design, Chuck Jordan, and has been displayed in Kent, England until recently.

On March 10, the XP-897 GT will be displayed alongside a recently-acquired 1973 GM rotary engine.

In addition to the show on Sunday, March 10, The Amelia Concours’ popular and entertaining seminars will again be held on Friday and Saturday of Concours week in The Ritz-Carlton, MARCH 2019

www.AmeliaIslander.com

AMELIA AUDIOLOGY

LAW OFFICE OF Marcella A. Taylor, P.A.

Don’t Miss the Sounds of Spring!

WWW.CHRISTIANATTORNEYTAYLOR.COM

Open your world to better hearing with

OTICON OPN™.

Direct connection to iPhone and Android phones with Connect Clip.

Patients report the best hearing they have had in years.

Practice Law Areas include, but are not limited to: Estate Planning

Patti Shelly-Lohman Au.D.

Guardianship Probate

1411 S. 14th Street, Suite F Amelia Island, FL

Social Security Disability

904-491-1515 www.AmeliaAudiology.com

Trusts Medicaid Planning

Turner “Your Neighborhood Attorney” Fernandina Beach • Awesome gift shop with Capri Candles, Woodwick Candles, Lampe Berger • Simply Southern apparel • Beach & coastal gifts • Casual furniture featuring Kingsley Bate • CR Plastics Poly Furniture, assorted colors • Huge plant department • Yeti coolers and cups in assorted colors • Large selection of Weber, Traeger, Delta Heat, and Twin Eagles grills and summer kitchens • Big Green Egg grills and accessories • Quality Stihl power equipment, big selection, service and parts • Benjamin Moore paints

...For All Your Elder Law Needs!

5422 First Coast Hwy, Suite 119 Fernandina Beach, FL 32034 904-849-5294

Your Neighborhood Chocolatier!

A M EL

2990 South 8th Street Mon-Sat 8-7, Sun 9-6 (904) 261-5270 shopsaltybreeze.com

13453 N. Main Street, Suite 203 Jacksonville, FL 32218 904-714-0307

IA ISL A N D

CUSTOM GIFT BASKETS CHOCOLATE COVERED POPCORN

1427 SADLER ROAD

21 AMELIA ISLANDER MAGAZINE •

904.277.0162

FERNANDINA@PETERBROOKE.COM

MARCH 2019

www.AmeliaIslander.com

COURTESY OF THE BRUMOS COLLECTION

COURTESY OF THE VENABLE FAMILY

1950 Vincent Black Shadow.

1926 Miller 91ci Front Drive

PHOTO COURTESY OF ALAN BOE

Ferrari Chassis 2689 GT

Amelia Island’s Talbot Ballroom. On Friday, March 8, take a look deep inside the complex and secretive world of racing crew chiefs and how they often succeed in bending the rule book to their advantage, in a seminar entitled “Racing Around the Rules: The Unfair Advantage.” Held at 3 p.m., the seminar is presented by Jim Busby, Ray Evernham, Kevin Jeannette, Andy Petree, Mark Raffauf, Jay Signore, and Steve Roby.

On Saturday, March 9 at 10:30 a.m., learn about Porsche’s landmark 962 prototype and the racers who dominated international long distance racing for over a decade, in a seminar titled “The Porsche 962 Dynasty.” Hosted by Justin Bell, the seminar features Derek Bell, Rob Dyson, Hurley Haywood, 2019 Amelia Honoree Jacky Ickx, Jochen Mass, Mark Raffauf, and Alwin Springer. Tickets for these events are available on the Concours website.

The mission of the Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance Foundation is to create a world-class motoring event that serves the community through education and charitable giving.

22 AMELIA ISLANDER MAGAZINE •

In 2018, the Foundation donated $100,000 to Community Hospice & Palliative Care of Greater Jacksonville. The not-forprofit hospice works to improve the quality of life for patients and families facing end-of-life care.

In addition, money contributed to “Shop with Cops” provides holiday presents for underprivileged youth. Year after year, The Amelia is recognized as the largest single contributor to the Mayport Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society. In total, the Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance Foundation has donated more than $3.5 million to local charities since 1996.

“The Amelia is about celebrating rare and historicallysignificant automobiles, but it is people that make it special,” says Warner. “Being able to give back to the local community makes all of the work that our Board of Directors, staff and hundreds of volunteers invest worthwhile.”

For more information and complete schedule that includes RM Sotheby’s Auction, the Reliable Carriers’ Eight Flag Road Tour, Guardians of Porsche Winemakers Dinner, MercedesBenz Gala, and many more events, visit ameliaconcours.org.

MARCH 2019

www.AmeliaIslander.com

Independent Living • Assisted Living • Memory Care • Rehab Florida’s Premier Retirement Community 48 Osprey Village Drive • Amelia Island, FL 32034

(904) 491-2412 • Osprey-Village.com

WHAT’S HAPPENING

MONTEGO LIMOUSINE SERVICE

AROUND

Serving Amelia Island for 15 Years montegolimo.com •904.583.7337

AMELIA ISLAND

In addition to the Town Car Signature L, we now offer the Lexus 460L sedan & luxury SUV.

EVERY

We are the preferred choice for: JAX Airport • Mayo Clinic • Local Island Service • Night out

MONTH!

Week !

Check out our blog featuring current news and stories about all that is happening on Amelia Island and the surrounding areas. Local events, food, history, and more. Three new stories every week.

www.AmeliaIslander.com

24 AMELIA ISLANDER MAGAZINE •

MARCH 2019

www.AmeliaIslander.com

Pretty Clothes, Bargain Prices!

Golf as it should be.

18 hole Arnold Palmer designed course 10 Minutes from Amelia Island Affordable Rates Great Conditions Full Practice Facility Rentals Available PGA Instruction Available Full Clubhouse Amenities Friendly Staff

22680 North Hampton Clubway Fernandina Beach, FL (904) 548-0000 www.gcnorthhampton.com

Beaches

FACIAL PLASTIC & NASAL

SURGERY CENTER LOOK THE AGE YOU FEEL! Call today to schedule your complimentary consultation with Dr. Trimas. www.facesonly.com 1545 SOUTH 14TH STREET FERNANDINA BEACH,FL 32034 904-321-3447 1361 13TH AVENUE SOUTH, SUITE 125 JACKSONVILLE BEACH,FL 32250 904-249-2580 MM17332 | MA45420

4802 First Coast Hwy. (Harris Teeter Center) Ste 430 Amelia Island (904) 310-3773

As seen in Southern Living Magazine Now AccepƟng Fine Quality Clothes, Shoes and Jewlery on Consignment.

6 South 14th Street • Fernandina Beach

DR. JOHN MCCLANE Optometrist

(904) 261-5741 Laser Refractive Cataract Surgery Advanced Technology Cataract Implants Blade-free Custom LASIK Medicare, Tricare, and most medical plans accepted Amelia Island & Nassau County’s most trusted eyecare since 1948

DR. RUSSELL STACKHOUSE Cataract / LASIK Surgeon

Eye Exams • Contact Lenses VSP, Eyemed, and VCP accepted LARGE SELECTION OF FRAMES BY:

Kate Spade • Fendi • Tom Ford • Silhouette • Airlock • Costa del Mar Michael Kors • Valentino • Ray Ban • Kenneth Cole • Nine West • Randy Jackson

CALL FOR YOUR APPOINTMENT TODAY!

25 AMELIA ISLANDER MAGAZINE •

MARCH 2019

www.AmeliaIslander.com

DR. TONY STUBITS Optometrist

Open 7 Days a Week!

Richly narrated historic sightseeing boat tours and sunset cruises.

Reservations recommended.

Daily Nature / History Tours 10:00am Cumberland Island Tour 2:30pm Beach Creek Tour Sunset Cruises Adult Twilight BYOB Cruise (F, Sa) Family Friendly Sunset Tour Available for private charters & special events.

AmeliaRiverCruises.com

904-261-9972

GreatHomes REVISED & EXPANDED SECOND EDITION

OF FERNANDINA

ARRCHITECTURAL TREASURES FROM AMELIA ISLAND’S GOLDEN AGE BBy Di Dickie ki Anderson | Photography by Jan Johannes

Greaomt es H OF

g

REVISED & EXPANDED SECOND EDITION

FERNANDINA

s Golden Age Architectural Treasures from Amelia Island’

FINE ART HOME PORTRAIT COMMISSION

by William R. Maurer Other watercolors available at Eight Flags Antiques, JW Frame Gallery, and The Book Loft on Centre Street.

(904) 261-8276 • MaurerFineArt.com 26 AMELIA ISLANDER MAGAZINE •

MARCH 2019

VU

DICKIE ANDERSON

PHOTOGRAPH Y BY JAN JOHANNES

This revised & expanded second edition features 25 homes in Fernandina Beach’s Historic District, highlighting when each home was built, by whom, the original owners, and their part in Fernandina’s earlier history, as well as architectural highlights.

Includes an introduction by Amelia Island historian, Ron Kurtz, as well as a map showing the location of each house and driving tour.

$15.95 Published by Sweetpea Media and Amelia Islander Magazine

Available at Amelia Island gift and book stores, or contact Dickie Anderson at dickie.anderson@gmail.com. www.AmeliaIslander.com

“Think I’ll let that native land agent be my guide.�

LASSERRE R E A L E S TAT E , I N C Residential • Commercial • Rentals

Call Anytime 904.261.4066 lasserrerealestate@att.net

Let us help you ďŹ nd the best home port location.

ADVENTURE & EXPEDITION TRAVEL PANEL MARCH 21, 2019 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM

LINDBLAD EXPEDITIONS • NATURAL HABITAT SILVERSEA • BIG FIVE TOURS & EXPEDITIONS Join us for the discussion and learn:

• The many ways you can experience Adventure & Expedition Travel • What makes each option unique Call or come by today for more info.

3028 8th St/SR 200/A1A Amelia Island, FL 32034 www.lasserrerealestate.com

Trailer Park Collectibles

• 7KH EHQH¿WV \RX UHFLHYH ZKHQ \RX reserve your next adventure through Wallace Pierson Travel!

Contact Wallace Pierson Travel to RSVP: 904.261.5914 | info@wallacepierson.com | wallacepierson.com

view? vi view w?

How clear is your

702 Centre Street 904.491.4461 Fernandina Beach, FL 32034

When patronizing our advertisers, please mention that you saw their advertisement in the

*DWHZD\ %OYG 6WH $PHOLD ,VODQG )/

Amelia Islander Magazine

27 AMELIA ISLANDER MAGAZINE •

Marvin windows and doors are the perfect solution.

MARCH 2019

www.AmeliaIslander.com

&RDVWDO6DVKDQG'RRU FRP

everything Amelia P E OP LE ,

P LA CE S,

HI STO RY

&

M O R E

ISLAND CHAMBER SINGERS PERFORM SPRING CONCERTS AT AMELIA PLANTATION CHAPEL

ST. MICHAEL ACADEMY SPRING CARNIVAL RETURNS MARCH 14-17 The St. Michael Academy Spring Carnival is back! Kids and parents all over town are marking their calendars for March 14 to 17 to spin, slide, and swirl into fun for the whole family.

“In our seventh year, this event has become a staple for the spring season in Fernandina Beach,” says event chair Allison Dillingham. “We love the carnival because it gives back to the community, and there is really nothing else like it!”

And nothing else like it is right – the lights, sweet smells, laugher, and energy are contagious. On Thursday, March 14 from 5 to 10 p.m., Friday, March 15 from 5 to 11 p.m., Saturday, March 16 from noon to 11 p.m. and St. Patrick’s Day, March 17, from noon to 6 p.m., the young—and young at heart—can enjoy carnival rides, food, and entertainment on the grounds of Central Park at 1200 Atlantic Avenue.

Tickets or session wristbands may be purchased at the carnival. To save money, pre-purchase a $75 wrist band and enjoy unlimited activities all four days. For more information or to purchase wristbands before March 12, contact the school at (904) 321-2102.

All proceeds go to support students and teachers at St. Michael Academy.

Did you know that Amelia Island boasts a choral group that performs only classical music literature? The Island Chamber Singers (ICS) came together 15 years ago to do just that, and it is now 35-members strong! The vision of the group is to provide an opportunity for members to sing classical literature and to develop an audience on Amelia Island for that literature.

For its spring concerts this year, ICS will create a bridge across Europe with “East Meets West,” featuring two major works: Antonin Dvo ák’s Te Deum and John Rutter’s Gloria. Rutter’s festive Gloria will usher in the Easter Season in grand style, with brass, percussion, and organ accompanying the singers. Rutter, a living composer whose works are performed all around the world, is beloved by both singers and audiences. Over the centuries, many important composers have contributed Gloria and Te Deum hymns to the classical canon.

Concerts will take place at Amelia Plantation Chapel on April 5 at 7 p.m. and April 7 at 3 p.m. Tickets purchased in advance are $20. Visit www.

IslandChamberSingers.org or purchase at the door for $25. Students are always welcome free of charge. For more information or to sing with the group, contact (904) 225-0575.

ROTARY CLUB OF AMELIA ISLAND SUNRISE WINE & FOOD TASTING ON MARCH 2 The Rotary Club of Amelia Island Sunrise presents its seventh annual Wine & Food Tasting this year on March 2 from 6 to 9:30 p.m. at the Atlantic Recreation Center at 2500 Atlantic Avenue. “This event is so much fun,” says Public Relations Chair Caroline Blochlinger. “It feels like a big, huge block party.”

The event originated at the Amelia Island Museum of History, where it quickly grew too large for the venue. Amelia Island Wine Company selects the wine for the tasting, 14 local restaurants provide delectable food pairings, and entertainment is provided by Crescendo Amelia.

“The hit of the night is always the Wine Wall,” says Caroline. “The Rotary members donate bottles ranging from $20 to $100. For a donation of $20, you receive a ticket to draw for a bottle to take home.”

All fun aside, this event is important because it supports a very good cause!

Proceeds will purchase a 14-foot box-truck for Barnabas to deliver food, contribute toward purchase of a building lot for Nassau Habitat for Humanity, and donate toward Big Brothers Big Sisters and Friends of Fernandina Aviation for scholarships.

Tickets start at $75. For more information, visit www.ameliaislandrotary.com.

28 AMELIA ISLANDER MAGAZINE • MARCH 2019

www.AmeliaIslander.com

C A S E Y M AT T H E W S FINE ART

www.caseymatthews.com 813 S. 8th Street, Fernandina Beach 904.556.1119 (by appointment)

Get well, be inspired, łnd community.

Yoga, Tai Chi, Pilates and Belly Dance.

STARTOFFYOURSPRING with

COLOR&CORK SHOE VISIONS FINE FOOTWEAR & ACCESSORIES

20+ Classes a week- one just for you!

210 Beech Street, Fernandina Beach 904-613-6345 • yoga-amelia.com

118 Centre Street Fernandina Beach

The Spa & Shops at Omni Amelia Island Plantation

904-491-1245

904-277-0909

Women of Nassau NEW women’s social club in Nassau County created for new and current residents! This organization will work to provide friendship and fun to all members, while supporting beneficial services to

women and girls in our community.

Become a CHARTER member and join us with your suggestions, your ideas, and your experience in helping to organize, plan and create this unique club!

For more information, email WomenofNassau@gmail.com or visit our website at www.WomenofNassau.org 29 AMELIA ISLANDER MAGAZINE • MARCH 2019

www.AmeliaIslander.com

GALLERIES

ANTIQUES AND MORE TREASURES, INC 463146 SR 200, Yulee • (904) 548-6080

a n t& iques

ART ON CENTRE 503 Centre Street • 624-7255 ARTISAN VILLAGE 2188 Sadler Road • 491-2180

SARA CONCA

BLUE DOOR ARTISTS 205 1⁄2 Centre Street • 556-7783 CASEY MATTHEWS FINE ART 813 South 8th Street • 556-1119 CLAY TIMES ART CENTER 112 South 3rd Street • 624-5824

COURTESY SARA CONCA

D’AGNESE CONTEMPORARY ART GALLERY 205 1/2 Centre Street • 261-6044 or 556-2014

S

ara Conca was destined to be an artist. Her great, great grandfather, Sebastiano Conca, was a master painter, and the first Italian painter whose work was hung in the Louvre in Paris. By the age of 17, Sara was living and working in Paris herself, a life-changing experience that reinforced her need for movement, energy, and art. While there, she studied sculpture at Les Ateliers d’Art de SaintMaur-des-Fosses, and further continued her education in South Florida as an assistant to the critically acclaimed artist, Purvis Young.

Sara Conca has returned to her roots in Florida, which has inspired her to create a fresh new aquatic mystical series. It involves natural mixed media such as raw silver dust and 18k gold leafing, raw pigment colors, mica flakes, and natural crystals. “My work is intended to instantaneously immerse the viewer into the visual and emotional energies that I have devoted to each piece,” says Sara. “Depending on one’s ability and willingness to be guided by the senses, these paintings can lead one away from the mind and

into an alternate and self-made reality filled with color and feeling. My new series features gold. I love working with this color because it changes in the light and I can manipulate the textures and layering; thus affording each piece movement and energy from the reflecting and refracting light.”

Sara shows her work in several galleries, including Stellars Gallery of Ponte Vedra. She works in her home art studios by the Nassau River, where natures speaks to her as she paints. “I love being out in the country with my art,” says Sara. “I feel that like nature, abstract art is so freeing, elemental, and ever-changing.” Sara has sold her works to many collectors in Europe, Asia, and the United States. Her paintings can be found in private chateaus and hotel lobbies in France, as well as in many exclusive celebrity homes and museums.

For more information about Sara’s work, visit www.stellersgallerypv.com or www.saraconca.com, or call Sara for a private appointment at (917) 535-2669.

Stellers Gallery is located at 240 A1A North in Ponte Vedra Beach.

30 AMELIA ISLANDER MAGAZINE • MARCH 2019

FERN & DINA’S GALLERY & GIFTS 26 South 5th Street • (904) 261-5566 ISLAND ART ASSOCIATION COOPERATIVE GALLERY 18 North 2nd Street • 261-7020 JW FRAME GALLERY 1875-B South 14th Street • 310-6610 ISLAND TREASURES 1104 South 8th Street • 261-8887 LA TORRE’S GALLERY & GIFTS 206 Centre Street • 261-0444 MAURER FINE ART AT EIGHT FLAGS ANTIQUE MART 602 Centre St • 261-8276 MINE HILL TRADING CO. 5210 First Coast Hwy • 310-6823 MEAD’S FRAMERY & TROPHY Corner of A1A & Hwy 17 • 225-2195 PLANTATION ARTISTS’ GUILD & GALLERY 94 Amelia Village Circle • 432-1750 THE PLANTATION SHOP 4828 First Coast Hwy • 261-2030 TRAILER PARK COLLECTIBLES 702 Centre Street • 491-4461

www.AmeliaIslander.com

galleries & antiques featuring...

PHILLIP ANTHONY DONNA ASQUITH MARIAN HOWARD CLAIRE JANE KENDRICK PETER O’NEILL SUZY SCARBOROUGH BONNIE SHANAS

Art Classes Explore our Gift Shop and Gallery

JIHONG SHI PAUL TAMANIAN CAT TESLA AARON WHITEHOUSE

26 S. 5th St. • Fernandina Beach fernanddinas.com •904-261-5566

BEAU WILD

Like us on Facebook

Custom Framing • Fine Art

Antiques and More TREASURES,

INC.

6,500 sq. ft. of Great Finds Over 55 Vendors 463146 SR 200 • Yulee, Florida 904.548.6080 facebook.com/antiquesandm

[ ]

Angela Bower, Watercolor on Paper, 12 x 16

Monday - Friday 10am-5pm • Closed Saturday & Sunday 1875-B S. 14th St • 904-310-6610 • jwframegallery.com

blue

FUHDWLQJ

artists

LQVSLULQJ

HGXFDWLQJ

door

,VODQG $UW *DOOHU\

gallery & working studios

$ &R 2S *DOOHU\ RI 1DVVDX &RXQW\ $UWLVWV

1 QG 6WUHHW _ )HUQDQGLQD %HDFK )/ ZZZ LVODQGDUW RUJ

205 1/2 centre street downtown fernandina beach 904.556.7783 www.bluedoorartists.com

MEAD’S

FRAMERY & TROPHY STORE

COMPLETE CUSTOM FRAMING AT AFFORDABLE PRICES Custom Framing since 1970

SaraConca SaraC Conca

Contemporary Art | By Appointment Only Installations | Delivery | Consultations

100’s of framed and unframed prints Member of Professional Picture Framers Association

225-2195 Corner of A1A & Hwy 17 • Yulee

A1A

HWY 17

Awards For All Occasions N

31 AMELIA ISLANDER MAGAZINE • MARCH 2019

www.SaraConca.com | sara@saraconca.com (917) 535-2669 www.AmeliaIslander.com

JC Harper Realty Inc 904-545-4641

gh Jennifer Cowart Harper Broker/Owner Addison Weeks Barefoot Dreams Belford Camilla Cosabella Finley Gretchen Scott Jack Rogers Julie Brown Kendra Scott Lilly Pulitzer Lilla P Lisa Todd Lisette Mycra Pac Roberta Roller Rabbit Saint James Taj by Sabrina Tyler Böe Zoe Couture

714 Beech Street Fernandina Beach jcharperrealty@comcast.net Full Service Real Estate Company

HARPER INSURANCE AGENCY HOME • FLOOD AUTO • RECREATIONAL

CHIP HARPER 714 BEECH STREET FERNANDINA BEACH, FL 904-406-0887 CHARPER42@EARTHLINK.NET

Celebrating 23 years!

Amelia Island 503 Centre Street Downtown Historic District info@pearlboutique.style M-Th 10-6 | F & Sa 10-7 | Su 11-6 pearlboutique.com pearlboutique

Sales & Rentals ◆ ◆ Property Management ◆ ◆ Association Management ◆ ◆

1880 South 14th Street, Suite 103 • Fernandina Beach www.galphinre.com • 277-6597 32 AMELIA ISLANDER MAGAZINE • MARCH 2019

www.AmeliaIslander.com

A Neighborhood Italian Bistro

New Shipment!

English and French Antiques Unique Antique Smalls • Home Accessories & Gifts Outdoor & Upholstered Furniture 39 An Island Tradition for 38 Years!

(904) 261-2030

www.theplantationshop.com

DINNER ONLY Tuesday thru Sunday 5:30PM to 9:00PM Indoor and alfresco dining Salads | Pasta Fresh Seafood Braised Meats 904.432.7920 4828 First Coast Highway Palmetto Walk Shopping Village CucinaSouth.com

LUNCH tues - sat 11:30 - 2 DINNER mon - sat 5:30 - 9

We are now available for full-service, off-site catering.

Make your occasion tasteful with your own custom menu.

4924 ½rst coast highway 904.310.6620 • www.barzin-bistro-winebar.com palmetto walk shopping village

4 9 2 4 F I R S T C O A S T H I G H WAY ~ A M E L I A I S L A N D

South

PALMETTO WALK

SHOPPING VILLAGE

Cucina

in the neighborhood

Ponte Vedra Plastic Surgery

C

oastal Sash and Door, a family-owned company, was founded in 1990 in Savannah, Georgia, as a distributor of Marvin Windows and Doors. The company has grown significantly since then, now featuring six locations stretching from South Carolina to St. Augustine. Despite starting as a Marvin distributor, the company now offers many brands of doors and windows to local residents and builders.

Coastal Sash and Door works with contractors and homeowners in new construction, commercial and residential remodeling, and historic replacement. The office at Gateway to Amelia carries interior and exterior doors, entry doors, windows, and hardware. Sam Frederick works with architects, homeowners, remodelers, homebuilders, and commercial contractors to be the “go-to” source for highest quality windows and doors. Coastal carries Marvin windows, but also Integrity from Marvin and PGT products.

“We carry turtle glass,” says Sam, explaining that the city and county have ordinances requiring oceanfront windows to block 40 percent of interior light. “With new construction or remodels on the beach, we have to comply with those ordinances.”

Coastal Sash and Door has a showroom, and Sam is ready to meet with customers who are building or remodeling. “We work with the customer’s installer, or we can refer to one of our local contractors,” says Sam. “We can do one window, or a house full of windows and doors!” For more information, call (904) 6410346 or visit www.coastalashanddoor.com.

PHOTOS BY WILLIAM RASER

Kim Lindsey, Tiffany Minock, and Amy Kadlubowski, ARNP

P

onte Vedra Plastic Surgery has strong presence here on Amelia Island, where they are set apart in their field by their qualified team of Board Certified Plastic Surgeons, Nurse Practitioners, and Medical Aestheticians. The Amelia Island office is where you will find Kim Lindsey, Medical Aesthetician; Amy Kadlubowski, ARNP; and Dr. Robert W. Burk III. Kim’s medical career began over 20 years with a focus on cosmetic and reconstructive surgical procedures. Now a Medical Aesthetician, she provides medical-grade skin care advice, treatments, and products that can change the skin to a more healthy state. Kim looks forward to using her compassion and experience to build relationships and help her Amelia Island neighbors achieve their cosmetic goals. Amy is an Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner and is Board Certified as a Family Nurse Practitioner. She has over 27 years of experience in nursing, with 12 years as a cosmetic injector of Botox and fillers with a natural and conservative approach. Dr. Burk performs a variety of cosmetic and reconstructive surgeries, where he focuses on the well-being and satisfaction of his patients. With his skilled hands and keen eye, he helps them attain the results they desire. Dr. Burk offers a variety of appointments at the Amelia Island office.

All the practitioners at PVPS use the latest technologies and medical treatments to give their patients the excellence they deserve. For more information on reaching your cosmetic goals, call (904) 273-6200 or visit www.PVPS.com to get started on your individual plan.

Coastal Sash and Door

34 AMELIA ISLANDER MAGAZINE • MARCH 2019

Sam Frederick www.AmeliaIslander.com

Enjoyment for a

LIFETIME

See why we’re Nassau County’s

Bank B k off Ch Choice. i First Federal is a full-service bank and we pride ourselves on treating you like a neighbor.

Come experience one-on-one banking and see why we’re Nassau County’s "Community Bank of Choice".

Amelia Island

904.321.0400 1891 South 14th St.

ffbf.com

OPEN HOUSE

Yulee

904.321.2337

SAT MAR

463845 SR-200

16TH • 10AM - 3PM FREE FOOD, REFRESHMENTS, & DOOR PRIZES

SUNROOMS • SCREEN ENCLOSURES • CARPORTS PATIO COVERS • LANAI CONVERSIONS OUTDOOR KITCHENS • REPLACEMENT WINDOWS FREE IN-HOME DESIGN SERVICES

|

18 Hole Miniature Golf Course Snack Bar Birthday Party Room 1550 Sadler Road (across from Publix) 261-7881 • www.islandfalls.com

Fine e Art House Po Portraits ortra

by Loraine King

Ask about our

12 MON NO INTERTEH ST no payment plan (*WAC)

SPRING SPECIAL SAVE UP TO

15%

Lifetime Enclosures

904-731-5580 904 731 5580 | LifetimeEnclosures.com f l 5521 Chronicle Ct., Jax 32256

Military & Senior Discounts!

Mention this ad. See designer for details. Not valid with any other offers or on prior purchases.

#CR C028471 • #SC C049530 *W.A.C. See website for complete Ànancing.

1ST COAST MEDIATIONS Certified Family Mediator Dissolutions • Parenting Plans Child Support • Alimony

904.491.3737 • loraineking.com loraine@loraineking.com

Michael Gard, B.S., CLS

35 AMELIA ISLANDER MAGAZINE • MARCH 2019

(904) 624-7624 1stcoastmediations.com www.AmeliaIslander.com

SHOPS & RESTAURANTS HOOK ED H

AMELIA’S SIGNATURE SHOP

Men’s, ladies and kid’s apparel, gifts and souvenirs.

BOB’S STEAK & CHOP HOUSE

Bob’s Steak & Chop House features simple GNGICPEG C NKXGN[ CVOQURJGTG DKI FTKPMU ȧPG YKPGU CPF NCTIG EWVU QH VJG ȧPGUV RTKOG UVGCMU chops and seafood.

CHICO’S

A specialty retailer of women’s apparel and accessories from exclusive, private label designs.

FALCON’S NEST

Aviation themed restaurant with a full bar, unique menu, TVs, a game loft and more! Trivia night every Wednesday at 5:30pm.

HARRISON’S MERCANTILE

Fashion trends, casual wear and accessories for men and women featuring Brighton, Tribal, Polo, Tommy Bahama and more.

6TH ANNUAL FISH TO FORK We are thrilled to be hosting our 6th Annual Fish to Fork Main Event on May 11, from 6-10 p.m. This unmatched culinary experience offers true dock-to-dish specialties in a fun, interactive atmosphere.

The resort will welcome an all-female chef line-up from around the country to UJQYECUG VJGKT ȧUJKPI CPF EWNKPCT[ UMKNNU NGCFKPI WR VQ C ȧPCN EJGH UJQYFQYP with a live vote from event guests! Main event tickets are $135 per person.

Or ride the elevator home with our overnight packages. Tickets and packages may be booked online at FishToForkWeekend.com.

J.MCLAUGHLIN

Classic American clothing and accessories for men and women sold in a friendly retail environment.

MARCHÉ BURETTE

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

MONKEY BARREL

An upscale children’s clothing and toy store featuring Le Top, E-Land Kids, Bailey Boys, Thomas the Tank Engine, Papo and more.

NATURAL SLICE

UPCOMING SPROUTING PROJECT DINNERS

MARCH 9 & APRIL 20 | 6 P.M. | THE SPROUTING PROJECT MARCH: LETTUCE | APRIL: ROE > Dinners offer Southern-inspired farm-to-table dining in a unique setting > The Sprouting Project encompasses an aquaponic greenhouse, organic garden, the Barrel Room and a collection of beehives > $65 per person (plus tax) with a cash bar > Call (904) 432-1466 or email aip.sprouting@omnihotels.com for reservations

FRESH CATCH FRIDAY & STEAK OUT

FRIDAY-SUNDAY | 5-9 P.M. | MARCHÉ BURETTE > Help us kick off the season with the return of our signature culinary events > Every Friday we’ll be serving up our Shrimp Boil and Fish Fry menu, prices vary > Enjoy premium cuts of meat on Saturdays & Sundays with Steak Out, prices vary

A family-friendly, surf inspired pizza joint and retail shop serving fresh ingredients on hand-tossed dough.

NATURE CENTER

0CVWTG KVGOU HTQO DKTF HGGFGTU DKPQEWNCTU ȧGNF IWKFGU CPF OQTG VQ HWNȧNN [QWT GZRNQTKPI PGGFU

PLANTATION ARTISTS’ GUILD & GALLERY

Gallery of local artist’s work featuring workshops, demonstrations and lectures.

SHOE VISIONS

Located within Harrison’s Mercantile, offering the best in footwear including Vanelli, Naot, Donald J Pliner, Arche and more!

SPA & SALON

The ultimate indulgence for your body, mind and spirit. Offers an array of aromatherapy candles, oils, lotions and jewelry.

THE QUEEN BEE

Jewelry, handbags, ladies’ apparel and fashion accessories featuring Susan Shaw, Fornash, Oia Jules and Toune & Reese.

VERANDAH

Visit OmniHotels.com/AIPLocals for more information.

'PLQ[ C UQWVJGTP KPURKTGF OGPW ȧNNGF YKVJ VJG bounty of the local waters and fresh ingredients from neighboring farms. Specializing in fresh traditional seafood.

beach combing Outstanding Ottoman A classic ottoman gets a clean, coastal refresh with CR Laine’s Channing Ottoman. The frame features the brand’s Brisa fabric, a durable faux-leather option that comes in over 30 colors, with turned legs and casters and a playful blue tassel trim. Or make it your own with endless finish and fabric options! Available at Cape House, 4810 First Coast Highway. (904) 844-2384.

Captivating Creatures New from Galatea’s Silver Collection come these Jewelryby-Artist pieces that celebrate the beauty of nature.

The Hawaii Collection features tiny sea creatures and hand-carved pearls, set in oxidized sterling silver. These delightful pieces are $140 eachand include the chain.

Available at Amelia’s Fine Jewlery, 317 Centre Street, (904) 277-0665.

Dazzling Dress Enjoy the sun in this classic off-the-shoulder dress from sailor-sailor that’s finished with moisture wicking technology and UPF protection ($185). Made in the USA. With Eric Javit hat ($250), Kork Ease sandals ($140), and gauze scarf in multiple colors ($24). Available at Evelyne Talman, 4800 First Coast Highway. (904) 491-4878.

One of a Kind Pieces in this collection are handmade with natural sea life, geode stones, and crystals. All are unique in appearance and will vary slightly in character, size, and color. No two are alike, making your Jamie Dietrich piece truly one-of-a-kind. $2,028. Available at Robyn Branch Design, 1027 South 8th Street, (904) 4491-1199.

37 AMELIA ISLANDER MAGAZINE • MARCH 2019

www.AmeliaIslander.com

Spring into something new!

REFRESH YOUR SPACE WITH NEW FURNITURE, DECOR, GIFTS, AND MORE, A R R I V I N G D A I LY

everything that makes a house a home 4810 FIRST COAST HWY a t t h e e n t r a n c e t o H a r r i s Te e t e r ( 9 0 4) 8 4 4 -2 3 8 4

@SHOPCAPEHOUSE

W W W. S H O P C A P E H O U S E .C O M

UNIQUE HOME FURNISHINGS | PREMIUM OUTDOOR TEAK | DESIGNER GRADE FAUX FLORALS | ARTISAN LIGHTING | ONE-OF-A-KIND ACCESSORIES

WHOL ESAL E TO TH E PUBLIC • DIRECT IM PO RT ER

JACKSONVILLE BEACH | FERNANDINA BEACH | ST AUGUSTINE 474347 SR 200, Unit 9 | Fernandina Beach, FL 904-491-3227 | www.tgregoryimports.com Mon - Sat 10am - 6pm • Sun 12pm - 5pm 38 AMELIA ISLANDER MAGAZINE • MARCH 2019

www.AmeliaIslander.com

Bill Warner beside his 1971 Porsche 911T shortly after he drove it in the Cannonball race across the United States in April of 1975 with co-driver Tom Nehl.

On Apr. 25, 1975, Jack May and co-driver Rick Cline celebrate their crosscountry record of 35 hours, 53 minutes in the Cannonball Baker Sea-to-ShiningSea Memorial Trophy Dash official series.

friendship an Amelia Island

After competing against each other in the 1975 Cannonball race, Bill Warner and Jack May —Captain Marvel and Suwanee River Boy—have built an enduring friendship.

BY JACK MAY PHOTOS COURTESY OF JACK MAY

B

ill Warner’s CB radio crackled sometime around midnight on a rainy April 23, 1975. “Captain Marvel, this is Suwanee River Boy. Where are you? Any Smokeys along the way?”

In the slang of the day, “Smokeys” were policemen.

Warner’s CB call sign was Captain Marvel, a nickname picked up in the Air Force, and I was Suwanee River Boy, a recent acquaintance. We were speeding westward in New Jersey in separate cars, competitors in the Cannonball Baker Sea-toShining-Sea Memorial Trophy Dash, both going for a crosscountry record.

Warner, a photographer and writer for Road & Track Magazine, and his co-driver, Tom Nehl, drove a 1971 Porsche

911T. My co-driver, Rick Cline, and I raced my recently purchased new 1973 Ferrari Dino 246 GTS. Manned by experienced drivers, the two automobiles sported driving lights, CB radios, and fuzz busters. Warner’s Porsche had a heavy 31-gallon fuel tank that “splayed” its front wheels.

The Cannonball race, first run in 1971, was a madcap caper organized by Brock Yates of Car & Driver magazine. The event soon became a protest of the absurd 55-mph speed limit imposed by President Richard M. Nixon. Wheeled vehicles were to drive coast-to-coast from New York City’s Red Ball Garage in lower Manhattan to the Portofino Inn at Redondo Beach in Los Angeles. There were no other rules.

39 AMELIA ISLANDER MAGAZINE • MARCH 2019

www.AmeliaIslander.com

In 1975, the entrants ranged from serious to comical. The most colorful team drove a large Travco motor coach with six jovial drivers and a refrigerator filled with Italian food, wine, and beer. Warner and Nehl finished in 41 hours and 35 minutes.

Cline and I experienced some bad luck, slowed down by jail time, getting lost and misdirected, and obstructionist jackrabbits in Arizona. Even so, we made it to the Portofino Inn in 35 hours and 53 minutes, ahead of all 17 other teams and setting a record.

As reported in the August 1975 issue of Car and Driver, Warner told Yates that they “underestimated the difficulty of the Cannonball. They ran at a relatively modest pace, figuring those less prudent would be arrested and they would cruise to a high finish.” The 1975 Cannonball was the last race with the original itinerary: Red Ball Garage to Portofino Inn. “Cannonball Jack” May and Rick Cline can claim the record for that original series.

After a final official 1979 Cannonball with a different starting point away from the congestion of downtown Manhattan, Yates decided to discontinue the formal event. Among his reasons were more traffic and increased police action, as well as monumental legal liabilities for sponsors and participants.

Bill and I each went on in the next few years to race in numerous Sports Car Club of America events. In 1978, I won an SCCA National Championship after four consecutive Southeast Regional wins. In the August 1993 issue of Car Collector magazine, Bill and I collaborated on an article about the Cannonball-record-holding Ferrari Dino. As the 1970 Sports Car Club of America’s Photographer of the Year, Warner captured the photographs for the publication.

In early 1996, Bill called me on the phone. “Jack, I am planning on sponsoring a Concours event at Amelia Island,” he said. “I am counting on your support, and it will make me happy if you will drive over in your Cannonball Dino and participate.”

“Captain Marvel,” I said, “I am honored to be invited and I will be there without fail!” The first Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance in 1996 was smaller than the Concours weekends of today, with perhaps 2,000 spectators. Thanks to the efforts of my enterprising young son, who worked the crowd for votes, the little Ferrari won the People’s Choice award!

The Cannonball Dino has graced the field at Warner’s Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance many times since Bill’s first invitation. I wonder if Bill was thinking about his own Cannonball Porsche 911T when he showcased the Porsche 917 model at the 2010 Concours? At the 2016 Concours, Bill graciously awarded me the Maurice G. Bauer Trophy for my Cannonball record finish.

Bill and I share a competitive spirit that comes from military academy educations and an abiding love of automobiles.

Throughout the years, we have remained good friends. Since we both live in Florida, we have the pleasure of meeting up frequently at automotive events and talking cars. Of course, I never let Bill forget what he said about his 14th-place finish in 1975: “We underestimated the difficulty of the Cannonball!”

To this day—for me and so many others—Bill Warner is still our Captain Marvel. He and I—the Suwanee River Boy— remain great friends, blood brothers of the Cannonball.

Top: Jack May (far left) stands with other race participants and fans in the early morning glare off the Pacific with his record-setting 1973 Center Dino 246 GTS that won the 1975 Cannonball.

Below: Bill Warner, 40 years later, with his 1971 Porche 911T he used in the 1975 Cannonball.

Above left: Car and Driver issue that documented the 1975 event.

Above right: Jack May at the 1996 Amelia Concours.

40 AMELIA ISLANDER MAGAZINE • MARCH 2019

www.AmeliaIslander.com

• Cosmetic Tooth Whitening • Gentle Cleanings • Oral Surgery • Dental Bonding & Fillings

Joshua O. Bietenholz, DMD

Laurie A. Kitson, DMD

Jennifer L. Mokris, DMD

Steven A. Garrett, DMD

• Ceramic Crowns • Sedation • Porcelain Veneers • Periodontal Therapy • Dental Implants

Creating Vibrant Smiles for Healthy Lifestyles!

904.261.7181

• Root Canals

Call today for your comprehensive evaluation!

• Digital Impressions

www.ameliadental.com

1947 Citrona Drive | Fernandina Beach, FL 32034 | 904.261.7181

ISLAND e Antiques e Furniture e Treasures e Books e Garden Decor 1104 S. 8th St. • Fernandina Beach (904) 261-8887 41 AMELIA ISLANDER MAGAZINE • MARCH 2019

www.AmeliaIslander.com

Cruise with Brahmin!

Designer H Handbags db

WHAT’S HAPPENING

Brahmin • Sondra Roberts • Celine Dion • Bosom Buddy Remi & Reid • Hobo • Trina Turk • Michael Kors • Rioni

Designer Jewelry Mariana • Firefly • Brighton • Jayden Star • Kristina Collection Holly Yashi HANDBAGS • HATS SCARVES • JEWELRY GIFTS FOR WOMEN AND CHILDREN Bring in your hotel key to receive 10% OFF any full priced item.

114 Centre St., Fernandina Beach

Featuring

AROUND AMELIA ISLAND

904-261-6993 M-Sa 10-5 • Su 11:30-4:30

EVERY

Handbags and Jewelry

Look for our in-store specials found only on Facebook.

MONTH!

Week !

HOR$E $EN$E = HOU$E CENT$

Check out our blog featuring current news and stories about all that is happening on Amelia Island and the surrounding areas. Local events, food, history, and more. Three new

Find out why 904.206.0419 Fernandina Beach Realty 2057 South Fletcher Avenue

stories every week.

www.AmeliaIslander.com

DEBORAH PHELAN SMART PEOPLE USE SMART AGENTS

42 AMELIA ISLANDER MAGAZINE • MARCH 2019

www.AmeliaIslander.com

Luxury is a

Lifestyle.

Not a Price Point.

Joe Cutajar | Broker/Owner SUSAN EASON PHOTOGRAPHY

THE CUTAJAR GROUP m 904.753.0365 | o 904.277.6522 joe.cutajar@sothebysrealty.com | www.cutajargroup.com

Each office is independently owned and operated

Top Rated Seafood & Steakhouse on Amelia Island

New Caviar Menu

Wine Spectator Rated!

Lounge Opens at 5PM • Dinner Daily at 6PM 802 Ash Street, Amelia Island, FL • 904-310-6049 • Reservations Recommended 43 AMELIA ISLANDER MAGAZINE • MARCH 2019

www.AmeliaIslander.com

PORT OF FERNANDINA BEACH

NORTH BEACH

AMELIA ISLAND LIGHTHOUSE

MAIN BEACH

SEASIDE PARK

Downtown Points of Interest 1 2 3 4 5 7 8 9 16

FERNANDINA BEACH GOLF CLUB

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

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

PETER’S POINT

RITZ CARLTON

SUMMER BEACH

Downtown Churches 6 10 11 12 13 14 15

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

AMERICAN BEACH

OMNI AMELIA ISLAND PLANTATION RESORT

TO ST. JOHN’S RIVER FERRY 44 AMELIA ISLANDER MAGAZINE • MARCH 2019

www.AmeliaIslander.com

AMELIA ISLAND STATE PARK

MARCH 2019 TIDES AT THE AMELIA RIVER Day

Low

1 FRI 11:50 AM 11:56 PM 2 SAT 12:41 PM 12:46 AM 1:27 PM 1:34 AM 2:09 PM 2:17 AM 2:47 PM 2:57 AM 3:22 PM 3:34 AM 3:56 PM 4:10 AM 4:28 PM 4:46 AM 5:01 PM 6:23 AM 6:37 PM

3 SUN 4 MON 5 TUE 6 WED 7 THU 8 FRI 9 SAT 10 SUN 11 MON

7:05 AM 7:17 PM E 12 TUE 7:54 AM 8:05 PM 13 WED 8:50 AM 9:02 PM 14 THU 9:54 AM 10:06 PM

Last Quarter New Moon First Quarter Full Moon

High

Day

5:25 AM 5:36 PM

15 FRI

6:18 AM 6:27 PM 7:05 AM 7:14 PM 7:48 AM 7:57 PM 8:27 AM 8:38 PM 9:05 AM 9:16 PM 9:42 AM 9:54 PM 10:18 AM 10:30 PM 10:53 AM 11:06 PM 12:29 PM

16 SAT

10:59 AM 11:12 PM

17 SUN 18 MON 19 TUE 20 WED 21 THU 22 FRI 23 SAT

6:43 AM 6:53 PM 25 MON

1:26 AM 1:50 PM

26 TUE

3:09 AM 3:37 PM

12:03 PM 12:17 AM 1:03 PM 1:21 AM 2:01 PM 2:21 AM 2:55 PM 3:18 AM 3:46 PM 4:11 AM 4:33 PM 5:02 AM 5:20 PM 5:52 AM 6:06 PM

24 SUN

12:44 AM 1:07 PM

2:13 AM 2:39 PM

Low

7:35 AM 7:42 PM 8:30 AM 8:35 PM 27 WED 9:28 AM 9:32 PM

High

Day

4:15 AM 4:44 PM

28 THU

5:27 AM 5:56 PM 6:37 AM 7:03 PM 7:39 AM 8:03 PM 8:35 AM 8:59 PM 9:28 AM 9:53 PM 10:19 AM 10:44 PM 11:08 AM 11:34 PM 11:56 AM

29 FRI

Low 10:26 AM 10:31 PM 11:22 AM 11:29 PM

30 SAT 31 SUN

12:14 PM 12:24 AM 1:03 PM

High 3:47 AM 4:04 PM 4:45 AM 5:02 PM 5:44 AM 6:00 PM 6:39 AM 6:53 PM

Captain Morgan 1.75L $22.99

1:12 AM 1:31 PM 2:02 AM 2:19 PM 2:53 AM 3:09 PM

Crown Royal 750mL $22.99

Mon. – Thurs. 8am – 11pm Fri. – Sat. 8am – 12 midnight Sun. 2pm – 10pm All Major Credit Cards Accepted MARCH Weather Avg. High 71 degrees Avg. Low 52 degrees Avg. Precip 4.01 inches

Now Accepting Blue Cross Blue Sheild & MediCare

Now Offering Non-invasive spider vein removal treatment AFTER

Makers Mark 750mL $24.99

SALE

Dr. Gabor Kovacs is Board Certified with over 20 years experience in vascular surgery and treating veins.

BEFORE

Svedka Vodka 1.75L $17.99

12:24 AM 12:43 PM

On the first of the month, the sun rises at 6:52 a.m. EST and sets at 6:24 p.m. EST. On the last day of the month, the sun rises at 7:16 a.m. DST and sets at 7:44 p.m. DST. Daylight hours increase an average of 1.4 minutes per day.

AFTER

POINTS LIQUOR

3/1/19 to 3/31/19

While every effort has been made to ensure that the information contained herein is accurate, Amelia Islander Magazine shall not be liable for any damages of any kind resulting from use or reliance on this chart.

BEFORE

5

We offer advanced treatment options that include Sclerotherapy, Phlebectomy, and Laser Ablation to help you achieve the look you desire so you can feel your best with the least amount of discomfort and downtime possible.

2112 South 8th Street 1 Mile on Right, Past Intracoastal Bridge A1A SENIOR CITIZEN DISCOUNTS ON MONDAYS DRIVE THRU SERVICE LOCALLY OWNED & OPERATED

A Fine Arts Cooperative Presenting 40 Local Artists Plantation Artists’ Guild & Gallery 94 Amelia Village Circle at the Spa & Shops Omni Amelia Island Plantation

(904) 432-1750 www.ArtAmelia.com Mon 11-5 • Tue 9-1 Wed-Fri 11-5 Sat 9-5 • Sun 1-5

2334 S. 8th St. • 904-572-3074 • veincarecenterofameliaisland.com 45 AMELIA ISLANDER MAGAZINE • MARCH 2019

261-3640

www.AmeliaIslander.com

MARCH 2 Rotary Club Food and Wine Tasting

MARCH 4 Fabric Protectant Workshop

Atlantic Rec Center Annual fundraiser features local restaurants and wine, live music and a silent auction ro raise money for the Rotary of Amelia Island Sunrise’s selected local nonprofit. Past recipients include the Council on Aging, Boys and Girls Club, and Friends of Fernandina Aviation. 6pm-10pm http://www. ameliaislandrotary.com/

InsideOut Home and Garden is hosting Integratect, a workshop on protecting fabrics in your home. Starts at 5:30 p.m. 1027 South 8th Street. (904) 491-1199.

MARCH 5, 7, 12, 14, 19, 21, 26, 28 Bachata & Salsa Ballroom On Amelia offers Two for Tuesday group classes with Bachata at 7pm followed by Salsa at 8pm $10 for one class, $15 for both pp. Dance workshop Thursdays 7 to 8:30pm $10pp. Ballroom On Amelia is located at 1897 Island Walkway at RAD Studios. No partner or reservation is required. For more information, (904) 624-0886 or visit www.ballroomonamelia. com or their Facebook page.

AICVB

MARCH 6 Brown Bag Lunch

MARCH 2 Candlelight Tour at Fort Clinch State Park Fort Clinch takes on a whole new appearance at night, lit only by candles and lanterns. Your tour guide will walk you around the fort without electric lights of any kind as it was in 1864. Fees include $6 per vehicle park entrance fee plus $3.00 for the tour. Tours begin 30 minutes after sunset 6:15pm-7:15pm call the Ranger Station at 904-277-7274 to sign up. www.floridastateparks.org/fortclinch.

MARCH 2 Living History at Fort Clinch State Park Visit with volunteers in Civil War-era attire portraying daily life at the fort as it was in 1864.

9am-12pm Fees include the $6 per vehicle park entrance fee, plus $2.50 per person Fort admission. For more information call (904) 277-7274 or visit www.floridastateparks.org/ fortclinch.

MARCH 3 Balsam Range Cumberland Ballroom at Omni Amelia Island Plantation 39 Beach Lagoon Road Balsam Range is one of the bluegrass world’s most award-winning groups. Garnering 10 International Bluegrass Music Association Awards on the heels of six critically acclaimed albums, the group also was named 2014 Entertainer of the Year and 2014 Vocal Group of the Year. 5pm-7pm $60 https://www. ameliaislandchambermusicfestival.com.

DEREMER STUDIOS, INC.

around town

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

MARCH 6-7 Bonhams: The Amelia Island Auction Fernandina Beach Golf Club hosts the fifth annual motorcar and memorabilia auction. The auction is open for preview all day on March 6, and in the morning on March 7. The auction will begin mid day on the March 7. https:// www.bonhams.com/locations/SF/

MARCH 6-8 Russo and Steele Collector Automobile Auction Held at Fernandina Beach Municipal Airport, the 2-evening event will feature over 250 ultra-premium collector automobiles crossing its exciting, high energy, “auction in the round” style auction block .https://russoandsteele.com/ ameliaisland/

MARCH 6 AND 13 “What Now?” Lifestyle Beyond Cancer This series is free and includes four 90-minute sessions that will provide Nassau county cancer survivors with a practical and evidence-based understanding about how to build a healthy, sustainable and individualized lifestyle to reduce risk of cancer recurrence. Ackerman Cancer Center, at Baptist Nassau. 5:30pm-7:00pm. ackermancancercenter.com.

46 AMELIA ISLANDER MAGAZINE • MARCH 2019

MARCH 6, 20 Amelia Island Lighthouse Tours Guided tours of the lighthouse are held the first and third Wednesdays of every month at 10 a.m. Cost is $5 for adults; $3 for children 12 and under. Limited to 25 participants. Meet at Atlantic Avenue Recreation Center, 2500 Atlantic Ave. Pre-registration is required 24 hours in advance. For more information, call the Fernandina Beach Recreation Department at (904) 310-3358.

MARCH 07-10 Amelia Island Concours D’Elegance Various locations on Amelia Island, all ages, various price points, including free. Automobile aficionados flock to Amelia Island for the legendary Amelia Concours Week, featuring rare and vintage vehicle auctions, driving experiences, and high style for the true connoisseur of all things car. Explore the special events and schedule at www.ameliaconcours.org.

MARCH 7, 8, 9 Décor D’Elegance InsideOut Home and Garden is hosting a weekend event featuring use-friendly art for your home, garden, and you! With Denise Murphy’s Fused Glass, Photography by Ann Kemp, Container Gardens by Philip Standifer, and Custom-Made One-of-a-Kind Clothing

by Sarah Crone. 10am-5pm. 1027 South 8th Street. (904) 491-1199.

MARCH 7, 14, 21, 28 Nassau Community Band Rehearsals Play an instrument? Rehearsals held Thursdays, 6 p.m. in Yulee Middle School band room.

For more information, contact info@ nassaucommunityband.com.

MARCH 8 Concours d’Elegance Centre Street and Library parking lot 10:00 am - 2:00 pm A classic car tour of about 55 cars that ends in Fernandina Beach. https://www. facebook.com/ameliaconcours.

www.AmeliaIslander.com

around town 2019

MARCH 8 Tim Kliphuis & Alfonso Ponticelli

MARCH 11 Tall Dark and Handsome

Tim Kliphuis is a master of the violin and a wizard of sound. Using classical, gypsy jazz and folk, he has created a unique style that is making waves across the globe. Guitarist Alfonso Ponticelli is the driving force of gypsy jazz in Chicago. His guitar style effortlessly combines gypsy, flamenco, American folk, and jazz. 7:30pm-at Story & Song Bookstore Bistro, 1430 Park Ave. $20 Contact mark@ storyandsongbookstore.com.

This Kentucky musical trio performs a rare blend of jazz, folk, and bluegrass at Amelia Community Theatre Studio 209 at 7:30pm.

All tickets are $15. Call (904) 261-6749 or visit www.ameliacommunitytheatre.org.

MARCH 8-10 14-16 Looking

W. HERB CLARK

Norm Foster’s comedic look at middleaged dating via the personal ads in Amelia Community Theatre Studio 209. All performances are at 8pm except March 10 at 2pm at 209 Cedar Street. Adult tickets $15; student tickets $10. Calling (904) 261-6749 or visit www.ameliacommunitytheatre.org.

MARCH 11 Pink Ribbon Ladies For survivors of breast cancer and other female cancers, Pink Ribbon Ladies meets at 6pm at Ackerman Cancer Center, 1340 South 18th Street Fernandina Beach. For more information, contact Anne Showalter at (904) 321-5465 or Isobel Lyle at (904) 321-2057.

Enjoy an intimate southern-inspired farmto-table dinner at The Sprouting Project, showcasing the creativity and culture of our chefs in a lush, outdoor setting. Hosted by Omni Amelia Island Plantation Resort, 39 Beach Lagoon Road. Cocktails at 6pm, followed by dinner at 7pm. Cash bar. $65 plus tax and gratuity per person. Call or email Alisa Frasier at (904) 432-1466 or aip.sprouting@omnihotels. com for reservations.

MARCH 9 Second Saturday Artrageous Artwalk A free event in Historic Downtown Fernandina Beach from 5:30-8:30pm. Participating island galleries offer a diverse selection of art. For information, call 800-226-3542, or visit www.ameliaisland.com.

MARCH 9 Artisan Village Public Yard Sale Local artists and craftspeople selling a variety of discounted art and yard sale items at Artisan Village 2188 Sadler Road in Fernandina Beach.

Join us 11am-5pm at 904-491-2180

Phillip Pan was concertmaster of the Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra for 33 years before retiring in 2017. Mr. Pan was soloist with the Boston Pops, the Albany and Schenectady symphonies, and the Bach Aria Festival in Stony Brook, N.Y. Mr. Pan is well-know in area music circles, performing on his seven-string electric Viper violin. Free Family Music Event 3pm. Boys & Girls Club, 1175 Lime Street. For info, visit www.ameliachambermusic.org.

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

MARCH 12 Newcomers Club Coffee The Newcomers Club of Amelia Island hosts its monthly coffee on the 2nd Tuesday of the month at 10:30 a.m. Women interested in joining the club who reside in Nassau County (no matter how long they have lived there) are welcome to attend. For further information, contact coffees@newcomersamelia.org.

MARCH 13 Women, Wealth & Wine An informal group of women who meet to discuss financial and related issues affecting us all. Come and ask the questions you have always wanted to ask and get insight into the questions you haven’t thought of yet. Financial answers and ideas over a glass of wine. Begins at 5:30pm.

For more information, call (904) 305-2608.

47 AMELIA ISLANDER MAGAZINE • MARCH 2019

MARCH 14 Men Helping Men – Prostate Cancer Support Group Men Helping Men is an educational program developed to help men make informed decisions throughout their prostate cancer journey.

11:30am Baptist Medical Center Nassau - Board Room Hosted by Ackerman Cancer Center.

Contact Lauren DeWitt at (904) 277-2700

MARCH 14-17 St. Michael’s Carnival Annual carnival with fun rides, food, and entertainment for the family. Central Park Fernandina Beach Thursday 5pm-10pm, Friday 5:00 pm to 11:00 pm, Saturday 12pm-1pm Sunday 12pm-6pm.

MARCH 15 Women of Nassau

MARCH 11 Phillip Pan & The Viper Violin

MARCH 12 Survivor of Suicide Support Group

MARCH 9 The Sprouting Project

MARCH

Celebrate with a St. Patty’s Party at Gators Dockside at 6:30 PM. Enjoy music for listening and dancing, a great buffet with a signature cocktail for $20.00 per person. Cash bar. Prizes for best St. Pat’s costumes! RSVP womenofnassau@gmail.com.

MARCH 21 Women of Nassau Join the Women of Nassau for our monthly luncheon for all new and current women residents of Nassau County at 11:30am at Story and Song. $20pp RSVP by March 15 to womenofnassau@gmail.com.

MARCH 22 Emanuel-Ax One of the greatest pianists of his generation, Emanuel Ax is winner of the Arthur Rubinstein International Piano Competition and Avery Fisher Prize. Mr. Ax has also made a series of Grammy-winning recordings with cellist Yo-Yo Ma. Amelia Plantation Chapel Amelia Plantation Chapel, 36 Bowman Road. 7:30pm9:30pm. $85.

MARCH 31 Christiania Piano Quartet Violinist David Coucheron is concertmaster of the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra. Julianne Lee is principal second violinist of the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra. Christopher Rex, the AICMF artistic and general director, retired as principal cellist of the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra in 2018. Pianist Julie Coucheron has worked with Lazar Berman, Claude Frank, and Emanuel Ax and toured internationally. Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 2600 Atlantic Ave. 5pm-7pm. $50.

To have your event featured here, email all of the information to calendar@ameliaislander.com.

www.AmeliaIslander.com

Celebrating

Nassau Jewelry Co.

13 years of cotton gauze fashion

Your Custom Jeweler

ESTATE JEWELRY COLLECTION

$5

GIFT CERTIFICATE

GOOD TOWARDS EVERY THING*

COTTONWAYS.COM • 904.261.0311

313 CENTRE ST., FERNANDINA BCH *MUST BRING IN THIS AD. NOT VALID WITH ANY OTHER OFFER OR DISCOUNT. NOT VALID ON WOW EARRINGS, LAST CHANCE OR SIDEWALK SALE ITEMS. LIMIT ONE PER CUSTOMER.

Ackerman Ackerm erman erma an has th the he mis missing piece.

Time

" started my Proton Therapy "I tre treatment two weeks ahead of sched schedule. That was a big deal to me." :PVS DBODFS QV[[MF EFTFSWFT UJNFMZ BDDFTT UP UIF NPTU :PVS D BEWBODFE DBSF 5IBU T XIZ NPSF UIBO QBUJFOUT DIPTF BEWBODF 1SPUPO 5IFSBQZ BU "DLFSNBO $BODFS $FOUFS. 1

Let’s solve your cancer puzzle.

rickjeweler@gmail.com 904-277-1993 1743 South 8th Street Fernandina Beach Hours Tues - Sat 9 - 5 Owners Rick & Nadine Nichols

Hear Reggie’s Story

AckermanCancerPuzzle.com

On the Campus of Baptist Nassau 904-277-2700

48 AMELIA ISLANDER MAGAZINE • MARCH 2019

www.AmeliaIslander.com

caring community for the

An innovator in hospice care, Community Hospice and Palliative Care celebrates 40 years of compassion with support from the Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance Foundation.

BY KAREN MILLER • PHOTOS COUTESY OF COMMUNITY HOSPICE OF NORTHEAST FLORIDA

E

stablished in 1979, Community Hospice & Palliative Care has been an innovative national leader in palliative and hospice care, as well as providing programs and services to meet the diverse needs of the communities it serves. During its 40year history, Community Hospice & Palliative Care has served more than 215,000 adults and children in Baker, Clay, Duval, Nassau, and St. Johns counties, and recently expanded its service area to include 11 counties in north/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.

On January 25 this year, the foundation celebrated its 40th anniversary with a special reception that honored their “Guardians of Light” and the 1979 society members. Throughout 2019, Community Hospice will continue to celebrate the meaningful

milestones that shaped its 40-year legacy, thanks to sustained community involvement and support.

“We are thankful to have been part of shaping modern hospice, bringing it from a movement 40 years ago to an essential part of our system of medical care and a treasured community asset,” says Community Hospice President and CEO Susan Ponder-Stansel.

Today, Community Hospice is one of the longest-running hospice organizations in the U.S. “We were the first to develop free-standing inpatient hospice centers in or around communities, and the first to develop specialized children’s hospice programs,” says Ponder-Stansel. “And we constantly rank above the national averages for both patient and family satisfaction. We have opened new offices in Palatka, Lake City, and Nassau counties, with more to come this year, including the upcoming opening of the Stephen R. Chapman continued on next page.

49 AMELIA ISLANDER MAGAZINE • MARCH 2019

www.AmeliaIslander.com

Discover Amelia Island’s hidden treasure

Coffee. Books. Wine. The Arts.

Breakfast & Lunch, too!

1430 Park Avenue (Amelia Park Town Center at 14th Street) (904) 601-2118 • StoryandSongBookstore.com

Closing loans in as few as 21 days!

Get pre-approved today for home financing.

DAVID MUMBAUER, Loan Officer, NMLS1684225 Call 904.667.3128 Visit CrossCountryMortgage.com/David-Mumbauer david.mumbauer@myccmortgage.com CrossCountry Mortgage, Inc. | 13400 Sutton Park Drive S #1402, Jacksonville, FL 32224 All loans subject to underwriting approval. Certain restrictions apply. Call for details.

NMLS3029 (www.nmlsconsumeraccess.org). NMLS3029 NMLS1785599

Steve Leimberg 904.491.0474 UnSeenImages.com Contact Steve to commission business or personal portraits. His fine art wildlife and flora photographs can be viewed at his studio by appointment.

50 AMELIA ISLANDER MAGAZINE • MARCH 2019

Family Community Campus in the heart of St. Augustine.”

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, veteran’s programs, grief and loss support, as well as community education.”

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

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 4-years ago and provides acute end-of-life care in a home-like setting. It’s 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 Amelia Concours have left and will continue to leave on Nassau County.

The Warner Center features eight private bedrooms and bathrooms, comfortable and spacious family gathering areas, a family laundry area, kitchen, and a meditation room. It has its own private entrance, making it feel like a stand-alone building while having the advantage of being connected to the hospital.

The Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance has given over $1 million dollars to the foundation through the years. “Through the work of so many 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.

For more information, visit them online at www.communityhospice.com.

www.AmeliaIslander.com

The “I do” how-to for Amelia Island.

Pick up a copy of Amelia Island Weddings for your guide to creating your best Amelia Island wedding.

Look for it at local merchants around the island. ameliaislandweddingsmagazine.com

Hang Glide USA, LLC | Amelia Island Schedule your adventure yight today!

3 aircraft to serve you.

877 WE DO FLY (877-933-6359)

or visit our website at

HangGlideNow.com 51 AMELIA ISLANDER MAGAZINE • MARCH 2019

Celebrating our 5th year on Amelia Island.

www.AmeliaIslander.com

#STOPSUCKING! We use 500 million plastic straws every day in the U.S.A A strawless ocean starts with YOU!!

visit u

4.432.8483 0 9 | m o .c n e ch www.pogoskit | d n la Is a li e s on Am

Come in and join the #stopsucking challenge, with our reusable stainless steel straws!

One small change can create a huge impact.

FEEL GOOD ABOUT WHERE YOU SHOP! Earth-friendly • USA made • Local artisans • Gifts that give back

904-310-9050

NEW SEASONAL MENU CATERING

|

|

STORE HOURS: M - Sat: 10:00 - 7:00 Sun: 11 - 6

P R I VAT E D I N I N G RO O M

B OX E D LU N C H E S AVA I L A B L E follow us on facebook and instagram!

We proudly donate a portion of our sales to benefit ocean conservation.

GOTTA GO BACK

TO WAYCROSS?

Accounting, Small Business Services and Tax Preparation Pierre Laporte, CPA

Lindsay Corigliano, CPA

(904) 261-7803 • info@coursonstam.com 2398 Sadler Road, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034 52 AMELIA ISLANDER MAGAZINE • MARCH 2019

Be sure to check out the Classic Rock mix on WAYX. 96.3 FM and 1230 AM!

WAYX www.AmeliaIslander.com

MAXIMIZING MEDICARE

Art & Gifts Featuring Local Artists

Plans offering:

0

$

5 South 2nd Street, 2nd Floor Fernandina Beach 2ndstorygallerystudios.com (904) 277-6676

SSKYDIVE TODAY! O No Experience Necessary.*

$199 per

person Group Discounts

BOOK NOW!

Premium Primary Care Generic Drugs

New to Medicare?

Turning 65?

Join us for our Medicare Q&A

CALL TODAY! Last Thursday of every month at 1:00pm.

*Must be 18 • 235 lbs. max

904.718.4648

904-746-4648 Representing All Major Carriers

11 South 11th Street, Amelia Island

SkydiveAmeliaIsland.com

Home Furnishings Fine Gifts Ladies’ Accessories

218 Ash Street

904-277-6626

Home Furnishings • Ladies Accessories • Fine Gifts

Home Furnishings • Ladies Accessories • Fine Gifts

HHome o me Furnishings • Ladie s Acce ssorie s • Fine Gifts Gifftss

Own a Piece of History

HHome o me Furnishings • Ladie s Acce ssorie s • Fine Gifts Giffts

Frances ‘Fran” Shea Realtor

YOUR SOURCE FOR AUTHENTIC COIN JEWELRY

904-206-0205

4800 First Coast Hwy, #230 Amelia Island, FL 32034 fshea@kw.com 53 AMELIA ISLANDER MAGAZINE • MARCH 2019

317 Centre Street 904.277.0665 ameliasfinejewelry.com www.AmeliaIslander.com

snapShots AT THE AMELIA ISLAND CHAMBER MUSIC FESTIVAL CONCERT WITH WYNTON MARSALIS

CHARLES COTNER, DANA BEAN, SELENA SMITH, AND RICHARD GRAY

KATHY ZUMBAR AND SUE KOUFAKIS

MELINDA & RAY HASBROOK

PAULA KENT WITH DAVE & DEB TETREAULT

AT THE PREVIEW PARTY AND CHARITY BENEFIT AT FIFI’S FINE RESALE

BARBARA CRISP, BEV EGBERT, AND LISA REESE

DONNA AGINSKY AND JANE MANGIAMELE

MARY PETERSON, SUSAN MARQUESS, AND PEGGY BLOUNT

SHARON DAILEY, MARLA WELLING, AND PAT SMITH

AT THE AMELIA ISLAND MUSEUM OF HISTORY GOLF TOURNAMENT PRE-PARTY

FRANK HOUSTON, JAYNE NASRALLAH, AND BRAD RUPP

CARMEN NORTH, DENNIS JUDS, AND LINDA MACLEOD

BEVERLY & DAVE PAYNE WITH THEA SEAGRAVES

ED ESPY, BOB COLUCCI, MILLIE BLACKWELL, BOB ALLISON, AND MIKE BOWLING

AT THE WOMEN OF NASSAU MEEETING AT THE GOLF CLUB OF NORTH HAMPTON

CAROLYN GLAZA AND MAUREEN PASCHKE

DONNA WILLIAMS AND MARIA SOLOMON 54 AMELIA ISLANDER MAGAZINE •

GINA SHIELDS AND DONNA SPEARS

MARCH 2019

KATE HOPKINS AND CAROLYN PORTEGIES-ZWART

www.AmeliaIslander.com

WHAT’S HAPPENING AROUND AMELIA ISLAND EVERY

9900 Amelia Island Pkwy, Suite 200, Amelia Island (904) 491-1550 • ScottAndSons.com

MONTH!

Week !

Dental Implants • Wisdom Teeth • IV Sedation

Diane Pennington Mimick, DMD, MD Board Certified Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon

Check out our blog featuring current news and stories about all that is happening on Amelia Island and the surrounding areas. Local events, food, history, and more. Three new stories every week.

www.AmeliaIslander.com

CamdenOralSurgery.com 73 Hawthorn Lane • St. Mary’s, GA

912-673-6545 55 AMELIA ISLANDER MAGAZINE •

MARCH 2019

www.AmeliaIslander.com

snapShots AT THE AMELIA ISLAND MUSEUM OF HISTORY LECTURE BY DR. KITTY OLIVER

ALEX BUELL, DR. KITTY OLIVER, AND PAUL CONDIT

CAROL LEVY, BETTY DAVIS, AND JOHN LEE

SUSAN MARTIN-DUDIAK WITH BRANDO & ANNA MIHALJEVIC

JAYNE NASRALLAH, ART MUSSON, AND DR. KITTY OLIVER

AT THE VALENTINE’S DAY PARTY AT THE RESIDENCE INN AMELIA ISLAND

DAN REESE, JENNA CRAVEN, AND BILL REESE

ELIZABETH O’ QUINN, BOB HARTMAN, AND KIM SARTOR

KATHLEEN BAKER, CLAUDIA DONIAT, AND JANET MORRIS

MARCOS JOVEL AND STACY CRUIKSHANK

AT THE FERNANDINA BEACH POLICE DEPARTMENT ANNUAL AWARDS BANQUET

JOSH & HILLARY PAETSCH

CAROLINE BEST WITH PHIL & MARLENE CHAPMAN

SHANE & DANA GOTHARD

HARRY & SUSAN KEGLER

AT A FRIENDS OF ANIMALS NASSAU BENEFIT AT REDBONES DOG BAKERY & BOUTIQUE

MARTINQUE LEMKE AND STEPHANIE CONRAD

SILVIA & DAN DEVIT WITH CATHRINE WARD 56 AMELIA ISLANDER MAGAZINE •

RONNIE WILLIAMS AND CALEB HARPER MARCH 2019

TAMMY HATFIELD, MAYZE DAY, AND LOGAN SCHAFFER

www.AmeliaIslander.com

GreatHomes REVISED & EXPANDED SECOND EDITION

purple

OF FERNANDINA

ARRCHITECTURAL TREASURES FROM AMELIA ISLAND’S GOLDEN AGE BBy Di Dickie ki Anderson | Photography by Jan Johannes

...the color of royalty, elegantly highlighted

Greaomt es H OF

g

REVISED & EXPANDED SECOND EDITION

in this amethyst

FERNANDINA

and diamond vintage

s Golden Age Architectural Treasures from Amelia Island’

VU

DICKIE ANDERSON

PHOTOGRAPH Y BY JAN JOHANNES

design pendant.

This revised & expanded second edition features 25 homes in Fernandina Beach’s Historic District, highlighting when each home was built, by whom, the original owners, and their part in Fernandina’s earlier history, as well as architectural highlights.

Includes an introduction by Amelia Island historian, Ron Kurtz, as well as a map showing the location of each house and driving tour.

$4,750

Historic Downtown Fernandina Beach robisonjewelry.com 904.261.3635

$15.95 Published by Sweetpea Media and Amelia Islander Magazine

Available at Amelia Island gift and book stores, or contact Dickie Anderson at dickie.anderson@gmail.com.

~ ANTWERP-DIRECT DIAMOND BUYERS ~

Need some direction?

AMELIA

LAND IS MAP & GUIDE

Daily Spring Break Tours!

KAYAK, BOAT & SUP TOURS AMELIA & CUMBERLAND ISLAND TOURS

KIDS ADVENTURE CAMP June 3 - 5 July 1- 3 • July 15 - 17 July 29 - 31 Sessions Booking Fast!

Book Today! Online or Call 904-500-TOUR

Amelia

ISLANDER M A G A Z I N E

Pick up the Amelia Island Map & Guide for information on great food, fun things to do, and fabulous places to rest. www.ameliaislandfloridamap.com

www.AmeliaAdventures.com

57 AMELIA ISLANDER MAGAZINE •

MARCH 2019

www.AmeliaIslander.com

Bruce Jasinsky Broker/Owner 904- 753-3672

THE

JASINSKY TEAM

Patricia Jasinsky Realtor/ Property Manager 904-557-1555

Selling real estate on Amelia Island and Nassau County since 1976!

The Jasinsky Team is consistently one of Amelia Island’s and Nassau County’s Top 5 Selling Real Estate Teams. If you are considering buying or selling, contact the Team with the most experience — THE JASINSKY TEAM. Visit our Team website to search all properties for sale in our Multiple Listing Service.

www.amelia4sale.com • jasinskyteam@gmail.com

DRY EYE & MGD Talk to your doctor today.

Crescendo Amelia

MUSIC FOR ANY EVENT! Amelia Eye Associates now accepts

Our featured frames include: Tom Ford John Varvatos Prada • Dolabany Maui Jim • Guess Costa Del Mar Ray Ban • Coach Lucky • Oakley

e

Our one-on-one approach makes Amelia Eye

With over 30 years of experience, the musicians

Associates the eye and vision care providers of choice.

of Crescendo Amelia take personal pride in

We are dedicated to providing high-quality service in

every detail. We are highly committed to

a friendly, comfortable environment.

delivering an exceptional music package that fits

Dr. Gerald W. Koss, II Board Certified Optometrist

your style, taste, and budget.

Your music, our pleasure.

1411 S. 14th St., Suite G | Fernandina Beach (904) 321-1333 | www.ameliaeye.com 58 AMELIA ISLANDER MAGAZINE •

MARCH 2019

904.302.6086 www.CrescendoAmelia.com

www.AmeliaIslander.com

TZ COURTESY ROBIN LEN

T

Mentor Robin Lentz with senior Chloe Clay

rising stock

With proven results in their mentoring and scholarship programs, Take Stock in Children of Nassau County looks back on 22 fruitful years and ahead to even greater success.

@PGLACKINPHOTOG RAPHY

BY KAREN MILLER PHOTOS COURTESY OF TAKE STOCK IN CHILDREN

Mentor Jamie Deonas with senior Jordan Parke r 59 AMELIA ISLANDER MAGAZINE •

ake Stock in Children of Nassau County, Inc. has served the county for 22 years, and its board members, contributors, mentors, coaches, and students are feeling nostalgic. The organization’s annual Light Up a Life Gala will be held on March 28 at 6 p.m. at The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island, featuring a “walk down memory lane” theme.

“Our gala will bring contributors, mentors, and students together for an evening to celebrate our success in providing scholarships, mentors, and hope,” says Executive Director Robin Lentz. “The evening will begin with raffle opportunities and a silent auction featuring more than 100 items from businesses and artists across the county. A three-course seated dinner with dessert reminiscent of mom’s apple pie and ice cream will follow, and feature talented pianist and singer John Springer, who will take our guests back in time with memorable tunes. In addition, our current high school and college students and some of our college graduates will share their stories about how their lives have been changed by Take Stock in a newly produced video.”

Take Stock Nassau provides services to more than 577 lowincome academically talented students who aspire to attend college but could not otherwise afford to do so. Their programs provide skilled mentors who meet weekly with each student in grades 8 - 12, professional college coaches who monitor their progress, college readiness workshops, help with college selection, applications and placement, and four years of prepaid college tuition upon high school graduation.

“Scholarship donations made to our organization are matched 100% by the Florida Pre-Paid Foundation STARS Project,” states Lentz. “All the dollars we raise stay in Nassau to serve our students, many of whom return to our county and are contributing citizens. No scholarship contribution is wasted. If any scholarship hours go unused by a student, we can assign them to another student.”

One such student is Bella Gonzalez, a senior majoring in Economics at UNF. She’s been part of the TSIC program for 10 years. “I started with the program when I was 12 years old at Yulee Middle School. I am a first-generation college student and second-generation Mexican American,” says Gonzalez. “I was fortunate enough to meet my mentor, Donna Givens, when I was 11 years old, and I will be forever grateful. She is truly an amazing woman that has instilled a sense of perseverance in me to pursue my goals, regardless of any setbacks. TSIC support systems have opened up opportunities that I did not think possible, from academic programs to scholarship opportunities and internships.”

TSIC’s Program Manager Kelli Bristow joined the Take Stock family in January 2017. “Once I accepted the position, my appreciation of Take Stock in Children’s vision immediately grew,” says Bristow. “I became passionate about my job and what the program expected of me in order to better serve those within the Nassau community. Take Stock Nassau offers continued on next page

MARCH 2019

www.AmeliaIslander.com

Mentor Roni Lenz with senior Alyson Akers

Visit our new website at www.revelation.design 2383 JAMESTOWN ROAD, AMELIA ISLAND, FL 32034 904-261-5546

NOW OPEN!

Amelia Makery is the NEW hot spot for getting creative.

OPEN PAINTING Tuesday-Thursday 11 am -8 pm Friday & Saturday 11 am - 9 pm Sunday/Monday CLOSED

9900 Amelia Island Parkway, Suite 100, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034 | (904) 310-9520 | ameliamakery@gmail.com

60 AMELIA ISLANDER MAGAZINE •

MARCH 2019

a variety of workshops to not only guide our students but to also help our mentors. We host a ‘Back to School Bash’ at the beginning of every school year to give our students the opportunity to get to know others in the program.

We hold a ‘New Student Retreat’ every year which focuses on team building skills for those who were just inducted into our program the previous spring.

“Other workshops include a FASFA workshop for our seniors and their parents/guardians, ACT/SAT Prep Courses, Junior and Senior Workshops.

Also, our College Success Coaches do a fantastic job of holding ‘Mentor Chats’ throughout the school year to keep our mentors up to date with what colleges require for acceptance, tips and advice on how to keep their mentee engaged and on track with school, and other topics that are relevant to our mentors in building a solid and trustworthy relationship with their students.”

“TSIC is important because it really changes lives,” says Lentz. “To ‘keep the promise’ to our students, our focus is on results. Statewide studies have shown that Take Stock students have a 26% higher graduation rate than the Florida average and a 65% higher graduation rate than their at-risk peer group. They also have a 23% higher college graduation rate than the Florida average and 136% higher college graduation rate than their at-risk peer group.”

For more information about becoming a mentor, making a contribution, or attending this year’s gala, visit www.takestocknassau.org.

www.AmeliaIslander.com

@PGLACKINPHOTOGRAPHY

Formerly Artistic Florist Same Owners, More Extensive Services

Gentle, quality dental care for your entire family

VOTED BEST OF THE BEST DENTIST 2012-2018 Now taking new patients ESTHETIC FILLINGS & CROWNS

BRACES

ROOT CANAL THERAPY

GENTLE CLEANINGS

EXTRACTIONS

BOTOX & JUVEDERM

DENTAL IMPLANTS

NIGHT- AND SNORE-GUARDS

SMILE MAKEOVERS

NITROUS OXIDE AVAILABLE

Fresh Produce • Tianello Cut Loose • Tommy Bahama Neon Buddha • Pure Handknit French Dressing

1699 S. 14th Street, Suite 21 (904)277-8500 www.ameliagentledentistry.com

We offer reasonable delivery and financing is available.

Please stop in, we look forward to meeting you.

1112 S. 14th Street Fernandina Beach, FL 904-261-5556

Pineapple Patch 201 Centre St. • Historic District 321-2441 61 AMELIA ISLANDER MAGAZINE •

MARCH 2019

www.AmeliaIslander.com

• Resort Style Pool & State of the Art Fitness Center •

Stop by our Models and meet “Toohey & Louis” in person!

• Tom Fazio Designed 18-hole Golf Course •

PRIVATE GATED NEW HOME COMMUNITY

Discovery Tours Available New Homes from the Low 300’s • Minutes to the beach • Close to everything • Dining at the Clubhouse & 19th Hole Bar and Grill •

Ask us about our incentives!

For more information call: 904.201.4678 / AmeliaNationalGolf.com *Prices and offerings subject to change without notice. See Sales Associate for details. Intervest Construction of Jax, Inc. 14785-3 Old St. Augustine Road, Jacksonville, FL CBC #057851

Married on Amelia Island?

EF

Come See the New Bedding Arrivals!

If you’d like to see

Providing high-quality, durable, attractive, and casual home furnishings, accents, gifts, artwork and framing.

your photo published in our weddings magazine, visit ameliaislandweddingsmagazine.com

Open Monday - Saturday 10 - 6 1439 Sadler Road • Publix Shopping Center, next to Staples 904-580-0484 • www.coastalcottageamelia.com 62 AMELIA ISLANDER MAGAZINE •

MARCH 2019

for details on how to submit your photo and information to us. www.AmeliaIslander.com

fernandina faces

Fifi Queen

BY DICKIE ANDERSON PHOTO BY STEVE LEIMBERG, UNSEENIMAGES.COM

S

ome people are like rock stars and they are known by one name. Fifi Queen Abdian is one of those people. Known near and far as just Fifi, she is a woman of many talents. She is a master entrepreneur, talented singer, and championship golfer all rolled into one high-energy woman.

Many Amelia Islanders remember Fifi’s first store, which opened on Centre Street in 1992. Her talent for rounding up the best pre-worn clothing made the shop a go-to stop for discerning shoppers. In Fifi’s shop, you could find designer dresses and fine handbags, as well as a wide variety of incredibly priced clothing.

Now, Fifi is back on the island after being away for many years. She has recently reopened a new Amelia Island signature store at the Harris Teeter Shopping Center located on First Coast Highway.

A born entrepreneur, her talent for putting together successful franchise operations has resulted in 18 stores in South Florida and North Carolina. Stay tuned, it seems certain there will be more. The shops specialize in the resale of designer wear and accessories. In a comfortable, welcoming environment, a wide range of top-notch name brands like Gucci, Channel, and Louis Vuitton are offered for sale. Other popular labels carried by the stores include Talbots, Liz, Chico’s, Ann Taylor, and Banana Republic.

Fifi knows what sells and she makes it available on a regular basis. Items move quickly in the store, or they are donated to needy local charities. Her success, says Fifi, comes from her focus on branding a personalized boutique-style customer experience.

Above all, her customers want a deal, and she delivers.

It all started in Waynesville, North Carolina, where Fifi Queen, one of five children, helped her divorced mother raise the family. There was no money for the finer things, including the clothes she saw in store windows and in magazines.

63 AMELIA ISLANDER MAGAZINE •

Once a month, the family headed to Asheville for some bigcity shopping.

At the age of thirteen, while visiting Asheville, the family stopped at a church rummage sale. She loved clothes, and she was intrigued by all that she saw for sale. As she was looking through the clothes, she received a tip from one of the people working that day. The tip? Come back at the end of the day and you could buy a whole bag full for $1. She still remembers some of the goodies she bought that day, which included a madras shirt.

Like her talented mother, Fifi could play any song on the piano after hearing it once, and on top of that, she could sing. A great combination. She was a popular entertainer up and down the coast of Florida and many remember hearing her at the Amelia Island Plantation’s popular Admiral’s Lounge from 1982 off and on until 1988. Queen is a self-confessed overachiever. She composes classical and Southern country rock music, has been in an all-girl band, and has produced two country albums.

As if her talent as an entrepreneur and performer isn’t enough, she also plays a mean round of golf. At one time, she was ranked among the top women golfers in North Florida.

So get ready: Amelia Island’s own rock star, Fifi Queen, is back.

MARCH 2019

www.AmeliaIslander.com

Chaplin Williams Realty

Results That Move You

Amelia Island Premier Custom Home Builder

D.S. Ware Homes continues its legacy of building some of the finest homes in Northeast Florida. Our new semi-custom home communities in Nassau County feature awardwinning designs. Please call or visit our website for more information.

904.425.3344 www.dswarehomes.com License# CGC 037696

Patio Store The

Diane van Lanen, REALTOR® 904.321.7621 diane.vanlanen@chaplinwilliams.com www.diane.chaplinwilliams.com

McCall Tree Health and Consulting, LLC

Early McCall – ISA Certi¿ed Arborist – FL-6200A

904-557-3951

Distinctive Patio and Outdoor Furniture

Windham • Beach Front • Tropitone • Kettler Lloyd Flanders • Sunbrella Fabric North Cape International • Outdoor Carpets • Outdoor Wicker Custom & Replacement Cushions • Tervis Tumblers “Quality, Durability and Competitive Prices”

www.McCalltree.com

Member: International Society of Arboriculture ISA Tree Risk Assessment Quali¿ed Advice on Health and Pruning of Your Trees Tree Health Care Treatments and Preservation Plans Protection of Trees During Construction “The Health and Safety of Your Trees is My Priority”

When patronizing

FREE DELIVERY & SET UP Open Tuesday – Friday 10:00 – 5:00 Saturday - 10:00 – 4:00 • Closed Sunday and Monday

Off Exit #3 in Kingsland • 1621 Highway 40 East Just East of the Publix Shopping Center and Blockbuster

912-729-1173 64 AMELIA ISLANDER MAGAZINE •

MARCH 2019

advertisers, please mention you saw their ad in the Amelia Islander Magazine.

AmeliaIslander.com www.AmeliaIslander.com

in the garden Northern Spicebush

sweet spicebush As your garden returns to life with the arrival of spring, add new color and fragrance to your landscape with Spicebush, Sweet Pepperbush, and the Purple Pillar Hibiscus.

BY BETTY MORRELL

I

n March, spring is finally here.

Buds form on trees and shrubs, and flowering plants dance in the warmth of the sun. I love this time of year!

For some spring fragrance in the air, an oldie-but-goodie is the Spicebush (Lindera benzoin), a two-fold plant.

It makes a wonderful backdrop plant with its early displays of dense clusters of fragrant flowers. These lovely yellow star-shaped blossoms appear before the aromatic leaves emerge. Another reason to love this plant is that the beautiful Spicebush swallowtail butterfly uses it for food for its caterpillars, and a butterfly is always a welcome sight!

In summer, the light green foliage makes an attractive backdrop, and in autumn, the leaves turn a bright golden yellow. Spicebush loves moisture. It grows in sun to part-shade, and its wonderful fragrance and beauty burst into bloom in late March or early April.

This plant grows 6 to 12 feet high and becomes quite bushy, making it a wonderful specimen plant or backdrop for smaller plants. Fertilize with 1010-10 in early spring and prune after

TIP OF T HE M O N T H Time to clean out your beds. Remove old leaves and mulch, fertilize your existing plants (not azaleas until they finish blooming), and prepare your soil for new plants.

flowering to maintain shape. If you plant more than one, plant them 6 to 12 feet apart.

Continuing with fragrance and color, the Sweet Pepperbush (Clethra alnifolia) Ruby Spice is similar to the Spicebush as it blooms in July and August. The flower spikes are not a washed out shade of pink, but a deep reddish pink that stands out from a distance against dark green foliage. These colorful blooms retain the fragrance that makes the Ruby Spice a desirable summer-flowering shrub.

Ruby Spice will grow in full sun to part-shade. (Protection from the hot afternoon sun is advised for our area.)

The plants tend to produce new shoots from the base, eventually forming a dense thicket. Ruby Spice grows to 8 feet,

65 AMELIA ISLANDER MAGAZINE •

MARCH 2019

so plant them 3 to 4 feet apart. Clethra bloom on current season’s growth. Prune as required in late winter.

Purple Pillar (Hibiscus syriacus “Gardini Santiago”) PP is a slender touch of color ideal for gardens with limited space. This slender columnar plant has a dense covering of summer flowers that attract pollinators. Fluffy lavender blossoms with bright ruby eyes makes this Hibiscus really stand out.

Because of its compact nature, this easyto-grow shrub flourishes in containers. If you think your garden is too small for a Hibiscus, this plant only grows 2 to 3 feet wide, and 10 to 16 feet high.

Purple Pillar can be used as a screen, border, mass planting, or just alone as a dramatic point in the landscape. This sun-loving perennial is tough and stands up to heat and drought conditions.

Purple Pillar starts producing summer flowers early, then blossoms through late fall. It’s an awesome addition to any garden or landscape.

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

www.AmeliaIslander.com

Give Your Home a New Look Designs and Styles for Every Room in the House

NO OVERTIME CHARGES 8AM - 8PM

CAC1816630 FAMILY OWNED & OPERATED SERVING NASSAU COUNTY FOR OVER 27 YEARS

Same Day Service RADIO DISPATCHED DRUG FREE WORKPLACE

ASK US HOW

We beat BIG BOX PRICING...

FREE ESTIMATES

Guaranteed!

ON EQUIPMENT REPLACEMENT

Honeywell’s New Wi-Fi Enabled Thermostat

30% OFF any product we offer.

Up to 18 Months Interest FREE Call

Jacksonville Home and Patio Show special!

904-261-9445 to find out 5174 First Coast Hwy. Fernandina Beach

We Also Do Draperies!

12 year parts and labor warranty

904-361-2010 gwshades.com

6950 Philips Hwy., Ste 8 Locally owned and operated since 2005

Amelia Island, FL

When only the

i Best W ll Do

2164 Sadler Road • 904-277-2095

åƐcåƽåŹƐ8ŇŹďåƒƐ ̱ƒƐ FƒŷžƐ¥ŇƣŹƐaŇĻåDžũ FERNANDINA BEACH 1900 SOUTH 14TH STREET YULEE 463775 STATE ROAD 200

Tiffany T Tiff T. Shaw h Coldwell Banker The Amelia Group www.TiffanyTShaw.com 904.335.0583

Experience, Knowledge and Dedication.

904-777-6000 vystarcu.org

All new accounts and loans subject to approval. Programs, rates, terms and conditions are subject to change at any time without notice. Certain restrictions may apply. ©2017 VyStar Credit Union.

66 AMELIA ISLANDER MAGAZINE •

MARCH 2019

www.AmeliaIslander.com

island home Left: The entrance to the condo looks into the kitchen area and living room, with the ocean beyond. Grey wood-look tile is used throughout.

Below: The living room has spectacular views of the ocean. The large coffee table is perfect for family games, nibbles, or as a work area.

condo re-imagined

BY DICKIE ANDERSON • PHOTOS BY TERRI WENZELBURGER, ECVT PHOTOGRAPHY

I

n the 1980s and ‘90s, many condominiums were built on Amelia Island Plantation.

Beautifully sited with views of both the ocean and the canopy marshlands to the west, they have always been popular choices. Still highly desired, the condominiums have begged to be redesigned and redecorated.

Amelia Island had been a favorite vacation spot for the Lowther family for years, so when they decided to invest in a condominium, they 67 AMELIA ISLANDER MAGAZINE •

focused on Amelia Island. After purchasing their first condominium, they soon realized they wanted a bigger one, which they could eventually make their primary home.

Julia Hall Interiors, an Amelia Islandbased design firm, carefully designed the first condominium as a weekend retreat for the family.

When a new larger condo became available, the family found, with some additions, that it was an easy transition to the larger new space.

MARCH 2019

www.AmeliaIslander.com

island home

Top: The redesigned kitchen, with its oversized quartz-topped island, is ready for cooking, eating, or gathering.

Above: The dining area has lovely ocean views and a built-in bar area for entertaining. The stylish nautical chandelier doesn’t interrupt the view of the ocean beyond.

Starting with a basic sixth floor, three bedroom, oceanside condominium, Benjie McEntyre built on the relationship the family had with Julie Johnson, owner of Julia Hall Interiors. He re-imagined the condominium to create elegant yet comfortable spaces, maximizing the beauty of views on both the ocean and marsh sides of the condominium.

Trusting the talented decorating duo, the couple challenged them to maximize storage and create a space that flowed room to room. This meant some reconstruction in the kitchen and bathrooms. The master bath in

68 AMELIA ISLANDER MAGAZINE •

MARCH 2019

particular required major renovations, completely reconfiguring a space that originally had a window that opened onto the master bedroom.

In the bathrooms of both guest bedrooms, a combination of unique tiles creates a modern look. The small den bath that serves as the de facto powder room utilizes a large oversize mirror to create the sense of a bigger room.

The reconfiguration offered significant changes to a dated condo layout. The original columns were removed and replaced by shiplap in a more contemporary geometric look.

www.AmeliaIslander.com

Let us help you get your sunroom ready in time for spring.

Providing beautiful, quality work since 1953. We take pride in our finished products and in satisfying our customers.

Visit our showroom and workroom today!

Mention this ad and receive up to 20% off.

Upholstery • Custom Bedding • Fabrics • Shutters • Blinds Up Drap Drapery & Valances • Motorized Window Coverings • Carpet

1120 S 8th St. M-Th: 9 am - 5:30 pm, F: 9 am - 5 pm Sat: 10 am - 3 pm • Sun: Closed 904-261-5842 rowlandsupholsteryofamelia.com

474431 East State Road 200 Fernandina Beach (904) 261-5066

www.bridgeviewstorage.com

1027 South 8th Street 904.491.1199 | robynbranchdesign.com Robyn Branch, Design Associate ASID member, is the recipient of multiple ASID design awards.

69 AMELIA ISLANDER MAGAZINE •

MARCH 2019

www.AmeliaIslander.com

island home

Top left: The comfortable den/family room has views of the marsh canopy and the Amelia River.

Top right: A major renovation of the master bathroom removed a window onto the master bedroom and created space for a large walk-in shower.

Above: The master bedroom has an oversized upholstered headboard, with linen/cotton drapes from ceiling to floor.

Large-scale porcelain tile with the look of wood flooring is used throughout.

This allows for a dog- and child-friendly living space.

The most dramatic change transformed the typical counter and stools that separated the kitchen from the entryway into an open kitchen with a large 7Ă—9 island. With storage space a high priority, the cleverly designed kitchen maximizes all available space.

By making the island rectangular and reorienting the stools toward the view, everyone can watch the ocean while eating or working on their laptop. The

70 AMELIA ISLANDER MAGAZINE •

MARCH 2019

Kitchen-Aid stainless steel appliances are sleek and modern.

Distinctive light fixtures are found in each room. In selecting each of the light fixtures, the designers emphasized the importance of lighting in each living space. The dining room fixture was chosen for its bold nautical look and its compact flat shape is perfect for that space because it does not block the beautiful view.

In the dining area, a built-in bar is topped by a wall of rough pecky cypress.

The original plan was to stain the wood, but the bare wood offered an attractive

www.AmeliaIslander.com

Home me Furnishings | Design Desig gn Services | Floo Flooring Accessories | Wall Décor | Bedding

Visit us at our new location in Fernandina Beach 2110 Sadler Square | Fernandina Beach, FL | 904.261.6333 401 Mary Street | Waycross, GA | 912.283.6350

lottsfurniture.com

The “I do” how-to for Amelia Island.

Pick up a copy of Amelia Island Weddings for your guide to creating your best Amelia Island wedding.

Look for it at local merchants around the island. ameliaislandweddingsmagazine.com

MINE HILL TRADING COMPANY Coastal Furnishings • Unique Lighting Gifts & Accessories Open Tues - Sat • 10 am to 5 pm 904.310.6823 5210 1ST COAST HIGHWAY AMELIA ISLAND

71 AMELIA ISLANDER MAGAZINE •

MARCH 2019

www.AmeliaIslander.com

island home

Top: The guest bathroom has a dramatic blue patterned wallpaper with an oversized mirror.

Above: The son’s bedroom features tailored masculine detailing, as well as a balcony with an ocean view.

beachside look. Built-ins below include a refrigerator, wine cooler, and a liquor cabinet. Cabinet tops match the quartz island in the kitchen, tying the spaces together.

The master bedroom features a custom made oversize headboard and curtains made from linen and cotton that run from ceiling to floor. The family loves color, and the bedding brightens the space while echoing the colors outside the large window facing the ocean. A cozy dog bed nestles against the wall.

The den/guest room overlooks the marsh and Amelia River beyond. A

72 AMELIA ISLANDER MAGAZINE •

MARCH 2019

powerful telescope allows the family to watch river boat traffic. A selection of guitars are at the-ready for the Lowthers’ son, Braedon, to practice.

The Lowthers live and work in Jacksonville, spending as much time as they can here, and when their son finishes high school, they plan to make Amelia Island their permanent home.

The family treasures their beach time and enjoys walking their dogs along the beach. They especially treasure their Thanksgivings on the island, and they look forward to making Amelia Island their full-time home.

www.AmeliaIslander.com

The location, the style, the feeling you get when you walk through the door— every aspect of your home should be a re¾ection of who you are, where you’ve been, and the life you aspire to live.

Your best life begins with a home that inspires you.

5548 First Coast Hwy, Suite 101 • Amelia Island 904.277.6522 “Artfully uniting extraordinary properties with extraordinary lives.”

NASSAU

|

D U VA L

|

S T. J O H N S

The Kirouac Group, LLC is Fernandina Beach’s premier custom home design builder. The breathtaking luxury custom homes designed and built

by The Kirouac Group are recognized by their beautiful aesthetics, unsurpassed craftsmanship, and environmentally responsive design and construction. Our unmatched dedication to our clients has earned us a reputation for being a leading builder of exceptional custom homes.

Innovative and original, every Kirouac Group home is a unique result of the client’s vision and the company’s expertise. No matter what your dream or vision, the talent and skill of The Kirouac Group can bring your dream to life.

904.430.0272 1678 South 8th Street, Suite G4, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034 www.thekirouacgroup.com CBC 1254358

73 AMELIA ISLANDER MAGAZINE •

MARCH 2019

www.AmeliaIslander.com

|

F L AG L E R

eating scene

Pozzi COFFEE WINE BAR & BISTRO Combining fresh, authentic ingredients and Old World artistry, Pozzi’s offers la dolce vita with a menu of classic cuisine and delicious coffee and espresso drinks.

BY MICHAEL GASS • PHOTO BY WILLIAM RASER

O

n the corner of 3rd and Ash Streets, Pozzi Coffee Wine Bar & Bistro is creating a new turn on timeless classics. Steve and Candy Pozzi have designed a portal into another place, with smart décor and an atmosphere that takes you to an Italian café on a busy European street. By day, coffee culture rules, but as the sun sets, a concentrated menu of bonafide American classics and old country culinary artistry takes center stage.

I recently visited on a Sunday evening with my very good friend, Pirate alum, and the backbone of Fernandina Beach High’s school spirit, Mrs. Christie Frahm. We met as the sun was setting and the weekend bustle drawing to a close. Walking into the building, however, we were brought to attention by the arresting aroma of freshground coffee. Above the bar, How to Marry a Millionaire plays silently as the harmonies of the espresso machine and jazz music prepare the senses for a delicious meal.

We were seated in the center of the room, where I could watch all the action on the line.

Steve started us off by pouring a taste of their Corvo Rosa Rose. Unlike any that I’ve had, this Rose is Sicilian and has the refreshing tartness of under-ripe fruit and body to hold up against Steve’s Onion Soup, which he proudly served to start our meal. The onion soup is prepared by braising whole onions in their own juices, and the rest is a secret Steve has been perfecting since his days at Emerson’s Steakhouse.

Along with the soup came a delightful charcuterie board. A staple on many menus these days, Pozzi’s dedication to a concise menu focused on authentic, highquality ngredients makes this dish a must-have. We enjoyed a true 600-day aged Proscuitto di Parma, Breseola, and Capicola, along with 24-month Parmigiana Reggiano, Gorgonzola dolce, and a French Chevre. The meats are sliced on a hand-cranked slicer, which slices them perfectly thin by an expertly sharp blade spinning at a rate slow enough that the friction of the blade doesn’t melt the fats in the meat. In other words: perfect ingredients, perfectly prepared.

74 AMELIA ISLANDER MAGAZINE •

For our entrees, we enjoyed a Surf and Turf. The dish included a Maryland-style crab cake made exclusively with jumbo lump crab that was all thriller and no filler, a roasted Maine lobster presented in its shell with drawn butter, and a certified Angus beef filet mignon. The filet was 8 ounces of grillroasted perfection, served simply without sauce or garnish. Our sides on this visit were saffron rice and roasted white asparagus.

We shared this bonanza of food and enjoyed a Pecorino from Umani Ronchi that was floral on the nose with touches

of peach and citrus, accenting the sweetness of the lobster and crab, while not being intimidated by the beef.

To finish the evening, we enjoyed an espresso-soaked Chocolate Cake and a Carrot Cake topped with crystalized threads of carrot with a delicious Counter Culture Cappuccino. As we were gathering our belongings to leave, Casablanca was on the screen and La Dolce Vita was on our minds. Pozzi Coffee Wine Bar & Bistro is located at 300 Ash Street and is open Wednesday through Sunday. Visit info@ pozzicoffeeandwinebar.com for reservations.

MARCH 2019

www.AmeliaIslander.com

dining out

Amelia Islander

dining guide Amelia Island Coffee ~ A coffee shop and bistro at 207 Centre St. in the heart of historic Fernandina Beach. For more than 16 years, Amelia Island Coffee has been a welcoming place to meet for both locals and visitors alike. 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, petfriendly dining. Open 7 days a week starting at 7 am Monday-Saturday and 8 am on Sunday. All major credit cards. 904-321-2111. Ameliaislandcoffee.com 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 ~ 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 Crab Trap ~ Nautical decor and friendly service makes for a casual, relaxing atmosphere. Dinner daily offers

TM

Come experience “La Dolce Vita!”

Steak, Lobster, and Crab Cakes Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Wed 9AM - 4PM • Thurs-Sun 9AM to close

300 Ash Street • 904-310-3779 pozzicoffeeandwinebar.com

ASIAN STREET FOOD IN DOWNTOWN FERNANDINA BEACH Small Plates • Noodle Bowls • Rice Bowls • Baos Beer • Wine • Sake • Vietnamese Coffee Open 4 - 9pm Mon - Sat Happy Hour: 4 - 6pm Mon - Thu

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

75 AMELIA ISLANDER MAGAZINE •

MARCH 2019

OPEN TUES – SAT Lunch:11am – 3pm • Dinner: 5 – 9pm SUNDAY BRUNCH 10:30am – 1:30pm 5472 First Coast Highway at Park Place 904.321.2430 | horizonsameliaisland.com

www.AmeliaIslander.com

dining guide

Fresh ~ Organic Natural A Cafe for Conscious Eating Conveniently Located Inside Nassau Health Foods

Meals To Go • Office Lunches Open Mon - Sat 8am - 3pm • Sun 10am - 2pm 833 TJ Courson Road Fernandina Beach, FL

FRESH LOCAL SEAFOOD & STEAKS Beer • Wine • Cocktails • Sunset Bar

904-277-3141 www.nassauhealthfoods.net

31 N. 2nd Street, Fernandina Beach 904.261.4749 • AmeliaCrabTrap.com

M-F OPEN 4:30PM • Sa & Su OPEN 11AM ASK ABOUT OUR SEASONAL SPECIALS

AMELIA ISLAND - FLORIDA

LEDDY’S

PORCH

We Brew Beer.

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

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

MERMAID BAR Classic cocktails, great wines, & craft beers Happy Hour ~ 5-7pm Daily Open Mon-Sat 5-10pm Available for private dinners, catering, celebrations, & more.

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

22 SOUTH THIRD STREET 904-491-3322 • FLORIDAHOUSEINN.COM 76 AMELIA ISLANDER MAGAZINE •

MARCH 2019

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 & 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. 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.

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

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

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.

www.AmeliaIslander.com

dining out 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.

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.

Pogo’s Kitchen ~ It isn’t enough to step away from the everyday hustle. You need a place to laugh and eat with friends and family, a restaurant built to replenish.

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

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

Just another breezy day in the swamp, where casual and refined intersect agreeably. So visit 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. www.pogoskitchen.com.

Pozzi Coffee and Wine Bar ~ A new “Old World” style restaurant. Espresso bar and café by day and a restaurant and wine bar by night. House-made pastries, espresso drinks, blended shakes, specialty beverages, and sandwiches each day. In the evening, come and taste charcuterie, cheese, and wine, or enjoy a relaxing meal in our dining room or on our outdoor patio. Our simple but varied menu features appetizers to share and main courses of beef, lamb, chicken, and fish. Top off your evening with one of our house-made desserts. Our goal is to make everyone who dines with us feel like a member of the Pozzi family. Wed 9am - 4pm; Thu - Sun 9am - close. 300 Ash St., Fernandina Beach, FL. 32034.

(904) 310-3779. info@pozzicoffeeandwinebar.com.

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

Exotic seafood and steaks served to order are the specials of the house. Enjoy a beautiful oceanfront view inside, or on the patio, located steps 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.

Pizza! One Luv! 819 TJ Courson Road. (904) 2774755. 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 N2nd St. (904) 775-5577. Please find our menu at WickedBao.com

2ND LOCATION NOW OPEN IN YULEE!

BEST SUSHI IN TOWN

JAPANESE GRILL & SUSHI BAR DINE IN • CARRY OUT

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

The place to meet for locally roasted coīee, fresh food, pastries, beer, wine and great company.

Voted #1 coffee shop on the Island*

Locally Owned. Veteran Operated.

Open daily for fresh coīee and tea, breakfast, lunch and aŌernoon snacks.

For Catering info, email ricky@ameliaislandcoīe.com.

Friday Night Trivia Saturday Live Entertainment

lunch ~ tues - sat 11:30 - 2 dinner ~ mon - sat 5:30 - 9 4924 ½rst coast hwy • 904.310.6620 www.barzin-bistro-winebar.com palmetto walk shopping village

207 Centre Street 904-321-2111 www.ameliaislandcoīee.com * Trip Advisor, Google, Yelp

Intimate Fine Dining Open for Lunch & Dinner 6 Days a Week Closed Tuesday

ine Jacksonville Magaz

Top 25

14 South Second Street • 321-2558 Find us on Facebook and Trip Advisor!

For previously published restaurant articles, please visit AmeliaIslander.com.

B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner. $=Entrees under $10, $$=Entrees up to $15. $$$=Entrees over $15.

F=Full bar, B/W=Beer & Wine 77 AMELIA ISLANDER MAGAZINE •

MARCH 2019

www.AmeliaIslander.com

GreatHomes

REVISED & EXPANDED SECOND EDITION

OF FERNANDINA

ARCHITECTURAL TREASURES FROM AMELIA ISLAND’S GOLDEN AGE

By Dickie Anderson | Photography by Jan Johannes

Greoamt es H OF

FERNANDINA

’s Golden Age Architectural Treasures from Amelia Island

VU

HAPPENING

This revised & expanded second edition features 25 homes in Fernandina Beach’s Historic District, highlighting when each home was built, by whom, the original owners, and their part in Fernandina’s earlier history, as well as architectural highlights.

Includes an introduction

by Amelia Island historian, Ron Kurtz, as well as a map showing the location of each house and driving tour.

g

REVISED & EXPANDED SECOND EDITION

$15.95

WHAT’S

AROUND AMELIA ISLAND EVERY MONTH!

Week !

Published by Sweetpea Media and Amelia Islander Magazine

N D I C K I E A N D E R S ONES PHOTO GRAPH Y BY JAN JOHAN

Available at Amelia Island gift and book stores, including Books Plus and the Book Loft, or contact Dickie Anderson at dickie.anderson@gmail.com.

Check out our blog featuring current news and stories about all that is happening on Amelia Island and the surrounding areas. Local events, food, history, and more. Three new stories every week.

When patronizing advertisers, please mention you saw their ad in the Amelia Islander Magazine.

78 AMELIA ISLANDER MAGAZINE •

MARCH 2019

www.AmeliaIslander.com

www.AmeliaIslander.com

OPEN HOUSE PREMIER PROPERTIES

FOR SALE HIGHLIGHTED BY THE

AMELIA ISLANDER MAGAZINE

On Island Time Enjoy resort living in this breathtaking home located in Amelia Island Plantation. Nestled in a quiet cul-de-sac and surrounded by oak trees, this 4 bedroom home also has a designated office space.

Entertain in the gourmet kitchen with gorgeous Knotty Alder cabinetry, granite counters, and gas cook top, plus a fantastic wet bar with wine cooler. The luxurious master suite boasts a spa-like bathroom with walk-in shower and

separate soaking tub overlooking lush vegetation. Spacious outdoor porches and an outdoor fire pit are charming additions to the over 3,800 sq. ft. home, perfect to enjoy the island breezes. You'll love biking or strolling through the many paths located throughout this sought after gated community.

Membership to The Amelia Island Club is also available, allowing you access to golf, tennis and the club house on the Ocean.

For more information on this exceptional property, please call Terri Tennille with Coldwell Banker The Amelia Team at (904) 415-1002 .

79 AMELIA ISLANDER MAGAZINE •

MARCH 2019

www.AmeliaIslander.com

OPEN HOUSE PREMIER PROPERTIES

FOR SALE HIGHLIGHTED BY THE

AMELIA ISLANDER MAGAZINE

Selling Luxury Real Estate on Amelia Island and the surrounding areas.

The only brokerage on Amelia Island Plantation.

422 Beachside Villa Luxury Oceanfront 3BR/3BA/1st flr.

Ocean and pool view.

2804 Magnolia Woods Court Hear the surf from this 5BR/4BA pool home. Nicely renovated.

13 Painted Bunting Golf view 4BR/4.5BA home. Cathedral ceiling in great room.

$1,095,000

$749,000

$719,000

1616 Sea Dunes Villa Oceanfront 2BR/2BA/2nd flr. Beautiful views and upscale finishes.

22 Wax Myrtle Road 3BR/3BA home with open concept living.

Large rear paver patio.

95506 Bermuda Drive Beautiful 4BR/5BA Amelia National home on the lake, half acre lot.

$649,000

$600,000

$599,000

1108 Beach Walker Villa Oceanfront condo! Renovated 3BR/3BA has unobstructed views.

3431 Fiddler’s Bend Villa Beautiful marsh views! Quiet 2BR/2BA condo with many updates.

2023 Beach Wood Villa 2BR/2BA/3rd flr. condo. Very near the ocean and the Omni Hotel!

$575,000

$350,000

$254,000

Download our mobile app

AMELIA RE

Call (904) 277-5980 Visit AmeliaIslandRealEstate.net

Danny Leeper, licensed real estate Broker. ©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. Equal Housing 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.

OPEN HOUSE PREMIER PROPERTIES

FOR SALE HIGHLIGHTED BY THE

AMELIA ISLANDER MAGAZINE

Selling Luxury Real Estate on Amelia Island and the surrounding areas.

The only brokerage on Amelia Island Plantation.

96270 Captain’s Pointe Road $1,399,000 This luxury home sits on 1.83 acres, is located on deep water, and only a 5 minute drive to Amelia Island. Lots of light throughout with 22’ ceilings in the entry/living room and family room. The huge master suite has a fireplace, large steam shower and giant garden tub. This 4,727 sq. ft. home has 4 BR, 3 full BA/2 half BA, a large office, underground wine cellar with full walk-behind bar, and theatre room with a full walk-behind bar. Enjoy spectacular views of the water and the wildlife, including dolphins and resident eagles. Hurricane proof Andersen windows and doors, electric blinds, wide plank Brazilian cherry wood floors throughout, chefs kitchen with a 6 burner gas Wolf stove, 2 ovens, a warming drawer, and center island. The backyard has a pool/spa, waterfall and fish pond, outdoor kitchen and a lighted basketball/pickleball/shuffleboard sports court. Build your own custom dock for your watercraft. With 7’-9’ deep water at low tide, you’ll have 24/7 direct access to the ICW and Atlantic Ocean.

Download our mobile app

AMELIA RE

Call (904) 277-5980 Visit AmeliaIslandRealEstate.net

©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. Equal Housing 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.

OPEN HOUSE PREMIER PROPERTIES

FOR SALE HIGHLIGHTED BY THE

AMELIA ISLANDER MAGAZINE

CALL UPON

THE

Claudia Watts TEAM

Claudia Watts

Kathy Garland

claudia.watts@coldwellbanker.com 904.556.4000

kathyg@bellsouth.net 904-556-5744

BROKER-EXECUTIVE

REALTOR

A team of two with $43 million in closed sales in 2018!

Many thanks to our customers for an amazing 2018!

311 CENTRE STREET • AMELIA ISLAND • OFFICE: 904.261.0347 • WWW.CLAUDIAWATTS.COM

Excellence... yesterday, today & tomorrow.

311 CENTRE STREET •

AMELIA ISLAND •

(904) 261-0347 •

CBAMELIA.COM

OPEN HOUSE PREMIER PROPERTIES

FOR SALE HIGHLIGHTED BY THE

AMELIA ISLANDER MAGAZINE

1120 BEACH WALKER ROAD $799,000 2 Bedrooms, 2 Baths • 1,506 square feet

Location, location, location! Come see the best location & view from this top floor 2-bedroom, plus loft area. This particular Beach Walker Villa uniquely boasts superb views to the east and westerly distant sunset views from the front door with the Northeastern most villa in entire complex.

Handsome decor, Andersen windows & doors, wonderful balcony space for takingin the soothing Atlantic Ocean. Oceanfront pool and easy access to the beach. MLS#81943

45 LAUREL OAK ROAD $375,000 60’ X 100’ Lot

Waterfront in the Amelia Island Plantation. The views of Red Maple Lake with the greenbelts distantly beyond will impact you from the moment you step onto this lakefront homesite. Build anew and capitalize on the panorama with the sun filtering through the trees. Convenient to the abundant amenities of this treasured community and situated on Oceanside. MLS#80294

Excellence... yesterday, today & tomorrow.

311 CENTRE STREET •

AMELIA ISLAND •

(904) 261-0347 •

CBAMELIA.COM

OPEN HOUSE PREMIER PROPERTIES

FOR SALE HIGHLIGHTED BY THE

AMELIA ISLANDER MAGAZINE

Rated #1 Agents by an Independent Lab Email: terri@ameliaislandre.com

(904) 415-1002 - Cell (904) 261-0347 - Office

TERRI TENNILLE 904-415-1002

JOSIE DEAL 904-415-1952

EVIE BREWER 904-583-4751

14 MOSS OAKS DRIVE

1396 MISSION SAN CARLOS DRIVE

95197 SPRING BLOSSOM LANE

Enjoy resort living in this beautiful 4 BR home in Amelia Island Plantation. Office, gourmet kitchen, and open floor plan for entertaining.

Spacious outdoor porches and fire pit.

Membership to Amelia Island Club available. MLS#82803 $1,150,000

3,000 sq ft home in gated community on south end of Amelia Island! Open floor plan. Heated salt water pool with large outdoor living space, summer kitchen. Bonus room over garage with full bath. Office near master suite. MLS#82963 $759,900

Beautiful 3 BR/2.5 BA home in Azalea Pointe. Spacious split bedroom design, master suite with jetted tub. Kitchen has 42” uppers, breakfast bar, and opens to large family room. Gas fireplace, wired for security, lanai. MLS#82684 $499,000

95078 ELDERBERRY LANE

95067 POPLAR WAY

1824 PERIMETER PARK ROAD #103

Immaculate 3 BR/2.5 BA townhome in The Preserve at Summer Beach. First-floor master.

Screened porch with pavered patio. Plantation shutters, tile floors, gas fireplace. Kitchen has 42” maple cabinets, stainless appliances, Corian counters. MLS#82879 $448,000

4 BR home in Amelia National has spacious kitchen with stainless appliances, dining room, and sitting room. Master suite with walk-in shower and soaking tub. Outdoor living space with screened-in pool and spa.

MLS#83127 $334,000

First-floor unit in Amelia Park with unlimited walk-ability! 2 BR/2 BA courtyard villa with large great room that can accommodate dining area. Breakfast room adjoining kitchen.

Huge master walk-in closet and large bathroom. MLS#82934 $299,000

Testimonial from a seller ~ “This is the third time I have used Terri and the Island Team and I am more than satisfied again.

I have and would recommend Terri to any and everyone I meet.”

Excellence... yesterday, today & tomorrow.

311 CENTRE STREET •

AMELIA ISLAND •

(904) 261-0347 •

CBAMELIA.COM

OPEN HOUSE PREMIER PROPERTIES

FOR SALE HIGHLIGHTED BY THE

311 Centre St. • Amelia Island 904.206.3131 www.ameliahomeexperts.com violet@ameliahomeexperts.com

96056 GLENWOOD ROAD, YULEE $1,285,000

AMELIA ISLANDER MAGAZINE

THE SHANNON BARNIAK SMITH TEAM SHANNON SMITH

MALISSA FRISCHMUTH

904-753-3935 Smith.123.shannon@gmail.com

904-321-7708 Malissa.frischmuth@gmail.com

1664 SCOTT ROAD Private 4 acres on south end of Amelia Island. Walk to Ritz-Carlton and Scott Road beach access. Room for horses, boat, or RV. No HOA dues or restrictions.

Includes 40x22 pole barn and 3 BR/1 BA house. RS-1 zoning, but could be changed to RS-2 for development.

MLS#81834 $1,700,000

287/288 SANDCASTLES COURT Spectacular ocean views from this 3rd floor 2 BR/ 2 BA villa! Each bedroom is a suite with private balcony. Community pool overlooks beach. Nicely appointed and sold fully furnished. Located in Amelia Island Plantation. Turnkey property that can be rented as two units. Good rental history. MLS#82166 $534,000

5010 SUMMER BEACH BLVD #708

Calling all car and boat connoisseurs! 2,200 sq. ft. car collector’s garage with car lift, private dock on deep water that accommodates a 60+ ft. boat. A winding drive through the woods takes you to an unexpected architecturally designed home on 3+ acres. An intimate breakfast area and large dining room flank the centered living room with double height ceilings with a marble mantle fireplace. Large doors open to a covered pool/entertaining area. The 2nd floor hosts private master bedroom wing, meditation corner with fireplace and a guest bedroom with bathroom and sauna. Top-of-the-line kitchen and wine cellar. Separate 2 car garage with guest house attached.

Short drive to shopping and Amelia Island beaches! MLS#82279

Oceanfront condo on the south end of Amelia Island between The Ritz-Carlton and the Omni Resort. This 2 BR/2.5 BA home has an open floor plan and fantastic views of the Atlantic Ocean from multiple rooms. Could be used as a rental property. Offered fully furnished.

MLS#81429 $489,900

881 DIANE DRIVE ON ISLAND! A rare find with almost half-acre of land, lower county taxes, and no HOA fees or CDD fees. 4 over-sized bedrooms and 3 baths. One bedroom could be bonus room or office. Brand new roof and carpet. Close to the beach, convenient to downtown. MLS#81988

$239,000

Excellence... yesterday, today & tomorrow.

311 CENTRE STREET •

AMELIA ISLAND •

(904) 261-0347 •

CBAMELIA.COM

OPEN HOUSE PREMIER PROPERTIES

FOR SALE HIGHLIGHTED BY THE

AMELIA ISLANDER MAGAZINE

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

8148 Residence Court $3,150,000

1 Water Oak $879,000

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

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

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

PRICE IMPROVEMENT

95113 Sago Drive $575,000

96015 Oak Canopy Lane $550,000

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

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

107 Eider Court $489,000

1247 Forrest Drive $429,000

This stylish home is just a short walk to the ocean and located in the Ocean Ridge community. 3BR floor plan includes heated and cooled Florida room, heart pine and oak flooring, wood-burning fireplace, and eat-in kitchen with stainless appliances, granite counters, under-counter lighting, and passthrough to the dining area. Private brick-pavered outdoor deck. MLS#82842

Charming 3BR/2.5BA Cape Cod home on the south end has been renovated head to toe. The main floor houses the master bdrm w/enormous en suite, spacious laundry room, open living/dining/kitchen with gorgeous wood cabinets and subway tile backsplash. Upstairs has two spacious bedrooms with wood floors and light bright bathroom with tiled shower. MLS#82901

OPEN HOUSE PREMIER PROPERTIES

FOR SALE HIGHLIGHTED BY THE

AMELIA ISLANDER MAGAZINE

THE EDWARDS TEAM A TRUSTED NAME IN REAL ESTATE SINCE 1984 theedwardscompany.com

95296 Spinnaker Dr. Amazing Atlantic Ocean and golf course views inspired the design of this Key West style 3BR/3.5BA home. Two grand covered porches provide panoramic ocean and stunning evening sunset views from the 2nd and 3rd floors. $1,267,000 MLS# 82510

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

95176 Sandpiper Loop These unique 3BR/3BA homes are designed with the living area, dining room, kitchen and master suite in the main part of the oceanfront home. Separated by a small courtyard are the 2 guest bedrooms and 2 full baths $849,000 MLS# 80781

96225 Piney Island Dr. Custom 5BR/3BA water/marsh front home located on Kingsley Creek with breathtaking vistas and sunsets. Many custom features throughout including Brazilian Cherry hardwood floors and travertine tile. REDUCED $999,000 MLS# 78805

96219 Marsh Lakes Dr. This 4 or 5 bedroom 4.5 bath home situated on TWO lots is a must see!!! Master on main floor with an elevator for access to 2nd floor! The beautifully landscaped yard leads into a 3 car over-sized garage. REDUCED $939,900 MLS# 82965

Glenn Hancock REALTOR 904-583-7099

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

REDUCED $1,100,000 MLS# 81869

Doug Hamer REALTOR 904-654-9828

Taylor Edwards BROKER 904-753-1814

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

OPEN HOUSE PREMIER PROPERTIES

FOR SALE HIGHLIGHTED BY THE

AMELIA ISLANDER MAGAZINE

LIVE TRANQUIL LUXURY IS NOT A PRICE; IT’S A LIFESTYLE From first homes to the finest homes, First Coast Sotheby’s International Realty is uniquely equipped to showcase its properties on our industry leading proprietary network of global partners and in over 950 Sotheby’s International Realty offices spanning 70 countries worldwide. To learn more about how to harness the unrivaled strength of Sotheby’s brand to market your home, contact one of our First Coast offices.

Amelia Island 904.277.6522

Ritz-Carlton, Amelia 904.310.0981

San Jose 904.731.9770

Ponte Vedra Beach 904.285.770

ed! duc e R t Jus

1415 BEACHWALKER ROAD

3 HERON OAKS COURT

1659 YACHTSMAN COURT

4776 AMELIA ISLAND PKWY #7

Joe Cutajar 904-753-0365

David Vitori 904-495-4107

Joe Cutajar 904-753-0365

Leslie Tanner 904-624-0187

$1,895,000 3BR, 3Full BA, 1 Half BA 3,576 sq ft

$995,000 Heron Oaks, AIP 3,034 sq ft, 4BR, 2.5BA

$799,900 4 BR, 3BA 3,042 sq ft

! oon gS n i Com

$750,000 2BR, 2BA 1,341 sq ft

LD! SO

829 MARY STREET

810 STANLEY DRIVE

86193 SHELTER ISLAND DRIVE

96190 MARSH LAKES DRIVE

Anna Hewitt 704-778-8188

Leslie Tanner 904-624-0187

David Vitori 904-495-4107

Tina Pierce 303-204-6499

$732,000 4BR, 3 Full BA, 1 Half BA on a double lot

$265,500 3BR, 2BA 1,264 sq ft

$547,900 Fernandina Beach 4,100 sq ft, 6BR, 5BA

3BR, 3 Full BA, 3 Half BA 6,414 sq ft

OPEN HOUSE PREMIER PROPERTIES

ABSOLUTE

FOR SALE HIGHLIGHTED BY THE

auction

AMELIA ISLANDER MAGAZINE

Oceanfront Estate With 7+ Car Garage

AMELIA ISLAND, FLORIDA

ONLINE AUCTION BEGINS APRIL 2ND ɹ &( &% t WUJX 3GIERJVSRX ,SQI ɹ 'EV +EVEKI 4IVJIGX JSV 'SPPIGXSVW ɹ 0EVKIWX 6SSJ 8ST (IGO %VSYRH ɹ 4SSP ɹ >SRIH 6 JSV :EGEXMSR 6IRXEPW

'YVVIRXP] 0MWXIH JSV 1 7IPPMRK ;MXLSYX 6IWIVZI 'EPP 8SHE] XS 67:4 JSV 3TIR ,SYWI 4VIZMI[ ;IIOIRHW 1EVGL XL XL XL WX

(888) 415-LUXE | AmeliaIslandAuction.com -R GSSTIVEXMSR [MXL

Carey Dresser (904) 415-6268

carey@chapwilliams.com

2SX ER SδIV XS VIWMHIRXW SJ XLSWI WXEXIW [LIVI VIKMWXVEXMSR MW VIUYMVIH -RXIVPY\I MW XLI QEVOIXMRK GSQTER] ERH FMH TPEXJSVQ SRP] 0Y\I 7IVZMGIW ɭ *0 -RG MW E PMGIRWIH *PSVMHE 6IEP )WXEXI 'SVTSVEXMSR '5 HMVIGXMRK XLI EYGXMSR 4VSTIVX] PMWXIH ERH SδIVIH JSV WEPI F] &IVOWLMVI ,EXLE[E] ,SQI7IVZMGIW 'LETPMR ;MPPMEQW 6IEPX] 0MWXMRK EKIRX 'EVI] (VIWWIV 0MG 70 *SV JYPP XIVQW TPIEWI ZMWMX [[[ MRXIVPY\I GSQ

OPEN HOUSE PREMIER PROPERTIES

FOR SALE HIGHLIGHTED BY THE

AMELIA ISLANDER MAGAZINE Call Pam

Meyer

904.415.0303

Geoff Haynes

Or Visit www.AmeliaIslandProperties.com

(904) 468-0019 geoffhaynes@remax.net www.geoffhaynes.com

REDUCED PRICE

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

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

Enjoy the serenity and beauty and live a comfortable life with space for all you can imagine in this 7839 sq. ft. home. A charming guest/ caretaker cottage, gated access, and a private causeway round out this one of a kind property. MLS#79699 $2,749,000

Sweeping Views of Egan’s Creek Greenway

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 #80655 $625,000

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

Walk to the Beach

!

SOLD 1655 N FLETCHER AVE Custom built in 2007, 2724 Sq Ft ocean view home was built to last and withstand stormy coastal weather Constructed using insulated concrete form block(ICF), Anderson hurricane impact windows and doors. Power outages no problem with new 22KW Generac whole house generator. Short Walk to the Beach MLS #82480 $849,000

LOTS FOR SALE Build the beach home of your dreams Short walk to the beach. 2 lots corner of Allen and 1st Ave. Each lot 60 X 115. MLS #s 81668 & 81659 $200,000 each

22 S. 8th Street Suite 2 Fernandina Beach FL (904) 321-1999

Centrally located, mid-island, 4/3 + office, lakefront, salt-water pool, on a large cul-de-sac lot. This home offers a sense of privacy and the spacious, screened pool overlooks the long view of the community lake. The open floor plan features split bedrooms and numerous windows maximize the scenic view. Kitchen has white cabinets and the living room features a fireplace. MLS#882692 $529,000

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

Low density complex with on-site management. Pool, interior walkways, and elevator. Direct ocean access. MLS#74585 $369,000 22 South 8th Street Suite 2 Fernandina Beach, FL (904) 321-1999

OPEN HOUSE PREMIER PROPERTIES

FOR SALE HIGHLIGHTED BY THE

AMELIA ISLANDER MAGAZINE

FEATURED LISTINGS Marcy Mock Amelia Island ~ Nassau County Board of Realtors Top Producer AMELIA NATIONAL GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB Very charming home in the premier Amelia National golf course community. The 3BR, 2BA home with Áex area has an open Áoor plan, large kitchen and nice water view. The large kitchen has granite counters, an abundance of cabinet space and a large breakfast counter. Newly installed wood-styled tile throughout. The rear screened porch overlooks lake behind the home. Community amenities include a resort style pool, dining room, cocktail lounge, Àtness center, and tennis. Golf membership is optional. Just 10 minutes to Amelia Island. Offered at $349,000.

SUMMER BEACH - HARRISON COVE Located in the gated Harrison Cove community. Ideal south Amelia Island location just minutes away from the beach, golf, bike trails, tennis and restaurants. Open Áoor plan, high ceilings, maple wood Áoors, Àreplace, screened outdoor lanai, and tranquil backyard. Open kitchen has lighter wood cabinetry, breakfast bar, and breakfast area. Four bedrooms with a downstairs owners suite and 2.5 baths. Situated between The Ritz and AIP and near the Harris Teeter grocery and pharmacy and easily accessible to Jacksonville by way of the south end bridge. Offered at $484,000.

~ Featured Listings ~ 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.

These units are direct oceanfront.

Rent a beautiful Ocean Place unit.

View virtual at www.vrbo.com. #224773

Gary Farnsworth 904-583-5611

HIGHEST TOTAL SALES 2014-2018

Come & Enjoy Our Five Diamond Neighbors Fran Holland Farnsworth 904-753-1862

3321 S. Fletcher Ave. AmeliaIslandRealEstateToday.com

MARCY MOCK 5456 First Coast Highway Amelia Island, FL 32034 904-753-6500 cell

www.marcymock.com

Scan this code with your smartphone.

island entertaining

ASADO, AMERICAN-STYLE Ingredients Any of your favorite meats, like chicken, chorizo, beef short ribs, pork ribs, flank steak, or whatever, enough for your guests to try a little of everything.

Coarse sea salt Preparation Set your gas grill to low, or start your charcoal and keep it at a low heat, about 225 degrees F. Be sure to have an area on the grill where the meat doesn’t drip and cause a flare up. Cut meats into pieces easy to handle and salt them all over. You can place your meats on the grill at the same time, or a little at a time, taking the pieces off as they are ready to eat. Serve with chimichurri and salsa criolla.

a traditional

Argentine Asado

BY KAREN MILLER • PHOTOS BY TROY ALLEN LAIR

M

y husband Troy and I are spending two months in Argentina this year, and what fun we’ve had delving into the food and culture of this beautiful and diverse country! Probably our favorite of the many traditional Argentine customs we’ve encountered is the asado, which is loosely translated as barbecue, although it’s truly much more.

It’s a social gathering of friends and family, based around a parrilla, or grill, and its chef, an asador, who turns out a variety of grilled meats.

An asado could go on for hours, beginning with pieces of chorizo served on crusty bread. The food that comes later includes meats like chicken, beef and pork ribs, goat, lamb, and even organ meats. This neverending meal features salads, breads, beer, and the inevitable Malbec, a red wine for which the country is well known.

Asado also includes chimichurri, an herb, garlic and olive oil sauce, and salsa criolla, a sauce of peppers, tomatoes, and onions in vinegar. An interesting fact we discovered about the way the meats are cooked is that Argentinians don’t marinate their meat, and they rarely use any spices except salt. The meat is meticulously cooked long and slow, never allowing the fat to burn on the coals.

This makes the meat succulent and rich, not smoky and charred as we are used to in American barbecue.

We’re looking forward to hosting our own asado party when we return to Amelia Island in April, and you can too! Just make sure you have good cuts of fresh meat, an experienced grill chef, a case of Malbec, and Argentine music.

Your guests will love you for it!

92 AMELIA ISLANDER MAGAZINE •

MARCH 2019

CHIMICHURRI Ingredients Large bunch of parsley or cilantro, cleaned and trimmed 4 garlic cloves, coarsely chopped 1/4 onion, coarsely chopped 1/4 C red wine vinegar 3/4 C olive oil 1 tsp. dried oregano Salt and pepper to taste Preparation Place all ingredients in a food processor and blend until just mixed. The sauce should be chunky. Adjust the seasoning to taste.

SALSA CRIOLLA Ingredients 2 colorful bell peppers, diced 1 onion, diced 1 tomato, diced Red wine vinegar Olive oil Crushed red pepper Salt Preparation Place vegetables into a bowl and sprinkle with olive oil and vinegar to taste. Add salt and crushed red pepper to taste. You can also add other seasonings as you like, like cumin and oregano. Let sit at room temperature for about an hour before serving.

www.AmeliaIslander.com

2019 LOcal Realtor

Spotlight

®

As seen on HGTV House Hunters TRENTON HODGE 404.909.7082 trenton@summerhouserealty.com Trenton is a fantastic realtor— dedicated, smart and somehow manages to be perpetually available by phone and in person. He is intuitive and seems to address any needs or concerns you may have well before they arise... and for that I am forever grateful.

- Rick J.

+++++

TONYA BAUDEK 904.477.5652 tonya@summerhouserealty.com Cannot say enough positives about Tonya. She is very knowledgeable, efwcient, honest, and professional.

We bought from out of state and she was our eyes and ears and there for every inspection—always willing to go the extra mile. Just a fantastic experience all around.

- Barb A.

+++++

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

She’s a gem!

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

JENNY SCHAFFER 904.557.4739 jenny@summerhouserealty.com Jenny was a fantastic agent. She listened to our preferences and concerns when we listed our property for sale, and developed a very effective marketing plan and amazing drone video. When we purchased our new home, she went above and beyond to close a difƂcult deal. Jenny was incredible!

We will use her again for sure.

- Jennifer L.

- Peter K.

- Elizabeth R.

+++++

PATRICK HIGGINS 904.652.3017 patrick@summerhouserealty.com Patrick is the best realtor we have worked with. He was professional and very efwcient. He went the extra mile in researching repair cost, hiring contractors to make repairs, and making us extremely comfortable during the whole process. We were blown away by his customer service. Buy or sell your next home with Patrick.

- Leah P.

+++++

+++++

SUSAN BEST 410.212.8662 susan@summerhouserealty.com Susan was an amazing realtor to work with. She is beyond knowledgeable and works tirelessly to ensure you get into or out of your home. We used Susan when buying and selling and couldn’t be happier with both outcomes.

- Brenda G.

+++++

+++++

ASHLEY GORDON 904.400.5099 ashley@summerhouserealty.com We were searching for our forever home on Amelia Island for several months. We met Ashley and she is very honest, knowledgeable, and forthright with all available (detailed) information regarding our potential home. Ashley will dew nitely be a valuable asset to Summer House Realty and the overall real estate profession.

- M.B.

+++++

Nominated for Medium Business of the Year and Historic Preservation Award.

SUmmer house Realty Visit us at 316 Ash St Fernandina Beach, FL 32034 OfƂce: 904.557.3020 • summerhouserealty.com