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In April each year, the Amelia Islander Magazine publishes our “Home & Design” special issue. Since the month of April delivers spring in full blossom, it’s fitting to think about fresh starts in our lives and in our homes. Spring is the traditional time for new beginnings, some good old out-with-the-old spring cleaning, and needed changes to the sleepy routine of our daily lives.

One of the most satisfying ways we can shake things up is to make a few changes to our home. Of course, we can move into an entirely new home, but that’s not always a practical option. Instead, we might flip through some home design magazines, or more likely these days, check out some new ideas on Pinterest or other online resources. As we’ve noted before, making changes in our home is like creating a work of art, and the process of getting to the finished product is often a rewarding adventure in itself. Turning a house into a home is no small achievement. A home is a labor of love, and creating it proceeds on its own timetable as we work to build a peaceful place to raise a family or enjoy retirement.

At its best, our home is a reflection of our needs and desires, and as we change over the course of our lives, we adapt our home to those changes.

In this issue, we are always happy to share the stories of two Amelia Island couples and their beautiful homes. In the first feature, Steve and Lisa were working near Atlanta, and when the kids went off to college, they began thinking about retirement. Friends mentioned Fernandina Beach, they visited, and after working with a realtor, they found the perfect lot on which to begin the next chapter of their lives. In the second, Mary Ann and Carl were living on a lake in North Carolina when they bought a home on Amelia Island, as an investment, they told themselves. Soon they were splitting time between here and North Carolina, and before they knew it, Mary Ann was looking for a house on the beach. After a refresh of its 1970s design, their oceanfront home is a peaceful retreat as the couple embraces the joy of island life.

Also this month, we look at ways to update your home with recommendations from some of our favorite local home experts; we learn about the Amelia Island Chamber Music Festival’s educational efforts through its Summer Institute; we turn our Eyes to the Skies to discover the magnificent Red-tailed Hawk, we enjoy a great day on the water with Amelia Adventures; and much more.

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When Steve and Lisa Wooten of Atlanta began talking about retirement, they both knew they wanted to live near the beach. When friends mentioned Fernandina Beach, they decided to visit, and soon they had found the perfect building lot.

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When they first arrived, Mary Ann and Carl Palmer split time between Amelia Island and North Carolina before renovating a house on the beach and moving here full-time.

Smart technology can bring our homes into the future, but this year’s home trends are returning to traditional looks, like wallpaper and custom furniture.

When the concert season ends, the Amelia Island Chamber Music Festival continues to provide music education for students, aspiring musicians, and the community.

Year-round residents of Amelia Island, Red-tailed Hawks are powerful raptors of great beauty, tremendous flying skills, a screeching cry, and a signature red tail.

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

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Galleries & Antiques Amelia’s art galleries & antique stores

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In the Neighborhood Profiles of area businesses and organizations

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Beach Combing Great shopping on Amelia Island

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Maps of the Island and downtown, with telephone numbers

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Tide Table Tides at the Amelia River

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Around Town What’s happening around Amelia Island

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Great Homes of Fernandina Now a charming cottage in the Historic District, the PhelanVerot house was home to the Sisters of St. Joseph in the nineteenth century, who nursed the island through a yellow fever.

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hen Steve and Lisa Wooten were working as air traffic controllers outside of Atlanta, they talked about their retirement plans. Both knew they wanted to live near the beach, but—incredibly—neither had ever heard of Amelia Island or Fernandina Beach. When their daughters reached college age, the two began thinking more seriously about their retirement home. “Friends told us about Fernandina Beach,” says Lisa.

“We came down, and a realtor showed us this lot, which we really fell in love with.”

The couple chose Plantation Housing Corp., an independently owned and operated franchise of Arthur Rutenberg Homes, to design and build their home. It was easy to pick out everything, from the floor plan to tile, paint colors, and design.

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Top: The dining area has disappearing sliding glass doors, which make the outside living room part of the interior.

Above left: The Wootens matched the brick behind the bar in their den to brick in their previous home in Peachtree City, Georgia.

Above right: A spacious kitchen with a room quartz-topped island makes entertaining a breeze.

“Julie and Benjie of Julia Hall Interiors helped us so much with colors,” shares Lisa. “We had an idea, but Plantation Housing Corp. had plans which fit our needs. We knew we wanted a onestory home.”

Their three-bedroom, four-bath home has an open floor plan with twelve-foot ceilings. The living room and dining room have sliding glass doors, which open to a beautifully designed enclosed pool area. The doors

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completely disappear into the walls, so that in the right weather, the home is fully opened to the tropical pool area.

“We really have two living rooms,” says Lisa, “one indoor, one out.” Both have fireplaces, and the mantle on each is reclaimed wood from G & H Reclaims in Callahan. A comfortable sofa and four occasional chairs surround a gas fireplace in the living room; an outdoor sofa and matching chairs face the outside fireplace.

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Right: A foyer separates the master bedroom from the master bath. The foyer is graced by a beautiful copper relief artwork on handmade paper, purchased by the Wootens on their honeymoon.

Below: The serene master bedroom features a king-sized bed with head and foot boards made from Abaca, a fiber native to the Philippines.

Bottom: The spa-like master bath features a threshold-free accessible shower and a soaking tub.

A full slab of quartz—ten-and-a-half feet by five feet—tops the island between the living room and kitchen. The island, which has a farmhouse sink and full cabinets underneath, sports a wine cooler on one end. Comfortable, low bar stools create an ideal spot for a quick bite, or for guests to enjoy hors d’oeuvres and cocktails. A spacious pantry tucked behind the refrigerator runs the full breadth of the kitchen.

The living room and kitchen serve as the central axis of the home. Although neither is at home full-time now, each of Steve and Lisa’s daughters has a room with an ensuite bath on the west side of the house. The expansive master suite is on the east side of the house. “Both our girls are tall,” laughs Lisa. “We had the bath counters and shower fixtures designed especially for them.”

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Top left: Daughters Corrine and Paige are away at college, but come home often to visit with friends in tow. Their bedrooms can double as guest rooms.

Top right: Because their daughters are tall, the Wootens designed their bathrooms with extra-height fixtures and ceiling-height tiles in the showers.

Above left: The ensuite bath of the second guest bedroom.

Above right: The second guest bedroom is home base for one of the Wooten daughters, but also a comfortable room for company.

A mud room separates the west wing bedrooms from the garage; a custombuilt wall of cabinets and benches is in the “stop and drop” space. Steve and Lisa put in an outdoor shower, which opens onto the mud room, while a spacious laundry room is off the hallway leading to the garage.

A bar/TV room on the back corner of the house was made into a den. “We repeated the brick wall from our Peachtree City house,” notes Steve.

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A beautiful coffee table made from a tree downed in a hurricane adds to the custom feeling of the room.

The relaxing master suite is on the other side of the home. Double doors open into an entryway which separates the bedroom from the master bath. A beautiful piece of copper-relief art on handmade paper graces the master suite foyer. “Steve and I bought that on our honeymoon,” said Lisa. “It was the very first thing we bought together.”

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Right: Steve and Lisa designed the Mud Room as a place to “stop and drop;” a door across the hall leads to an outdoor shower.

Below: The outdoor living room is an extension of the home. The mantel (as well as the one inside in the living room) is from G & H Reclaims in Callahan. The custom-designed pool features a shallow-end “shelf” for relaxing in beach chairs.

Bottom: The covered outdoor dining area is a favorite spot for the couple’s Golden Retriever, Copper.

The master bath features a soaking tub and a roll-in shower with a pebbled floor. His-and-her closets (Lisa’s features a chandelier) line the hallway to the bedroom. A king-sized bed with headboard and footboard made from abaca—a hemplike Filipino fiber—is the centerpiece of the master bedroom.

Comfortable chairs and a small table create a cozy sitting area under the window, while a door opens onto the pool area.

Steve, who lived in Hawaii for four years as a child, says he hopes to get back into surfing now that he doesn’t have to maintain an acre-and-a-half property. “We went from that level of maintenance to a five-minute mowing job!” he laughs.

The Wooten family will have plenty of time to enjoy their island home.

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The United States Constitution Scholarship Foundation (USCSF), in conjunction with the Rotary Club of Fernandina Beach, are co-sponsoring the inaugural Constitution Bowl Challenge on April 9 at 6:30 p.m. at the Yulee High School auditorium.

The goal of the event is to challenge the four Nassau County high schools— along with homeschooled students— to learn more about our country, the Founders, Federalist Papers, the United States Constitution, and important Supreme Court decisions.

Each school formed one team that is working with a coach prepare for the rivalry which awards a plaque and scholarship of $1,000 for each member of the winning team and $250 for second place. Along with the monetary awards, the winning school will receive a trophy—and of course bragging rights!

There will be two rounds of the competition—the first is 30 minutes and will eliminate two teams, and the second round is 20-minutes. If there’s a tie after round two, the teams will brace for a sudden death round. The public is invited to this free event, and refreshments purchased benefit the Yulee Booster Club. For more information regarding the USCSF and the Rotary Club of Fernandina Beach please visit their websites at www.uscsf.net and www.fernandinabeachrotaryclub.org.

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The 18 to 63-mile cycle tours of Amelia Island traverse majestic state parks, ecological preserves and 40 miles of stunning coastal views. New this year is The Katie Fun Tri – a “fun” triathlon presenting a 300-yard swim in the Atlantic Recreation Center pool, an 18-mile road ride, and 5k on foot through Egan’s Creek Greenway (please note this is not chipped or timed event). The Katie Walk & Fun Run share the Egan’s Creek course.

Funds raised support the Katie Caples Foundation and its mission to increase the number of registered organ donors. There are nearly 120,000 people in the U.S. currently waiting for a life-saving organ transplant, and on average, 22 people will die each day due to a lack of available organs for transplant.

Amelia Island’s own Katie Caples experienced a fatal car accident in 1998, and her parents, David and Susan, founded the Katie Caples Foundation to raise awareness about the importance of organ and tissue donations. For more information and to register, visit http://katiecaples.org/.

SWINGIN’ WITH JAZZ GOLF TOURNAMENT Get out to the driving range and practice that putt in time for the Swingin’ with Jazz Golf Tournament on Saturday, April 27, 2019. The event is in its second year to support the future of jazz on Amelia Island.

The goal of the Jazz Festival Board is to preserve the all-American art form by helping young, talented artists who are pursuing their dream of becoming jazz musicians. This event funds two of these endeavors – Jazz in Schools and a college scholarship. The purpose of Jazz in the Schools is to expose young people to the art while motivating more students to pursue jazz as a musical endeavor. Each year, the Festival’s educational programs culminate in the Amelia Island Jazz Scholarship. This financial award goes to deserving high school musicians who demonstrate strong potential to perform jazz at the collegiate level.

Fernandina Beach Golf Club is proud to host the event. Registration includes 18-holes for a 4-person scramble, golf card, prizes, and following the game an awards lunch with Live Jazz from Amelia Island Jazz Festival All Stars plus special guests and a jam session where the students make music the pros! For more information or to register visit www.ameliaislandjazzfestival.com/events/golf-tournament.

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n the south end of the island, tucked under a canopy of huge live oak trees, lies one of the cultural treasures of Amelia Island: the Plantation Artists’ Guild and Gallery. This year, the gallery is celebrating its 10th anniversary.

Four times a year, the Plantation Artists’ Guild and Gallery presents a new art show and reception of traditional and contemporary art works in a variety of media. Guests view the artwork, meet the artists, and share wonderful food and wine provided by Osprey Village and Chef Ryan Robertson. The Gallery invites a chosen artist to display their work at each new opening, and a selected charity is sponsored. The Gallery features works in watercolor, acrylic, oil, pastel, mixed media, sculpture, and photography.

From its beginning, the PAGG, a not-for-profit artist cooperative, was formed to promote art enrichment in the community, artists in the community, activities of the Guild, and to enrich its membership, which is presently 35 talented artists. When there are openings for exhibiting members other than residents of Amelia Island Plantation, a

public “call to artists” is made to Nassau County residents.

There are now two categories of membership available at PAGG: the first is their present “Exhibiting Membership” for members who exhibit their art and meet specific qualifications.

They also staff the gallery and hold an office or serve on a committee. The second membership is the “Art Lovers Membership,” which is for those who do not wish to exhibit but want to support the Gallery and Guild by participating in events, presentations, lessons, workshops, and classes, or by assisting with various gallery working needs. The gallery now has 18 active Art Lovers.

Other venues on Amelia Island also display PAGG’s artwork: the Isle of Amelia Executive Suites, beginning in May, and presently at Osprey Village and Amelia Island Plantation Real Estate. The Plantation Artists’ Guild and Gallery is located at 94 Amelia Village Circle at the Omni Amelia Island Plantation Resort Spa & Shops. For more information, call (904) 432-1750 or visit sites.google.com/site/paggamelia.

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Lynda attended the Interlocking Concrete Paving Institute to learn proper installation techniques, and she continues to attend classes on new materials. She has designed and installed stunning projects from St. Augustine to St. Simon’s Island. She credits her success to the hardworking people who surround her and help her offer customers a rewarding experience.

Imetry creates hardscape areas using products with concrete brick pavers, natural stone, and travertine. They have installed numerous driveways, patios, pool decks, fire pits, and retaining walls for commercial and residential clients.

Lynda’s mother, Maryphyllis, and daughter, Aubrey, greet every customer with a smile, and they will help you select from the many styles and colors of materials on display for your hardscape transformation. Located at 1627 South 8th Street (across from First Baptist Church), call Imetry at (904) 4911234 or visit www.imetryinc.com.

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ernandina Beach’s much-loved Artistic Florist is now Revelation Design. Owner Brooke Raulerson has spent the last year rebranding Artistic Florist into a full-service event planning, design, and production services company. “Our new name,” says Brooke, “is meant to encompass all of the work we do, from planning a wedding or special occasion to delivering a botanical collection. We want to be the curator of events which create lifetime memories.” Revelation Design offers retail floral with bespoke botanicals and timeless silk arrangements, and serves corporate clients as well. Using custom-built props, plants, furniture, and their talented designers, they also specialize in creating the perfect environment for weddings, serving Amelia Island brides and brides across the country.

Brooke’s husband Dale never dreamed that he and Brooke would own their own floral and event design studio, but he works closely with Brooke to create beautiful environments for their customers. Dale’s creative vision enhances homes and gardens with wooden planters, arbors, and structural plant décor that he assembles. “We do so much more than just fresh cut flowers,” says Brooke. “Revelation does all of the hospital plants and other corporate installations here on the island.” Brooke and Dale teach classes such as floral design and gardening at their 6,000 square foot facility at 2383 Jamestown Road. “Our design center,” says Brooke, “offers space for clients to sit down with us while we draw up plans to meet their needs.” Revelation Design can be reached at (904) 261-5546 or www.revelation.design.

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Spring is Here As you’re getting your home and patio ready for Spring, hop on by and check out some new home & garden décor, like this bunny planter made from a lightweight cement-like material that’s easy to lift, with tulips that are incredibly life-like. Available at Coastal Cottage, 1439 Sadler Road. (904) 580-0484.

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Sensational Swivel If you’re looking to add comfort and style to your home, you’ll love this classic Cisco Rebecca Swivel Chair, slipcovered in Logan silver linen. Make it your own with a multitude of fabrics to choose form. Available at Mine Hill Trading Company, 5210 First Coast Highway. (904) 310-6823.

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T Top: In the redesign, the added square footage made room for a bar, with its iridescent navy backsplash. The kitchen features quartz blue fusion countertops and white custom cabinetry.

Above: The open floor plan with its glass slider doors welcomes the sea breezes and sunshine into the comfortable living space.

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here are few places as charming as Centre Street in historic Fernandina Beach, and Mary Ann and Carl Palmer certainly agree. “We were looking for a home on the coast and we hadn’t discovered the perfect place yet,” Mary Ann shares.

That evening, they stumbled upon downtown Fernandina Beach, and the couple quickly realized they had found their beach town.

Their next stop was a realtor’s office, where they were introduced to the Amelia Park community. Soon they began

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Top left: The master bathroom has a spa-like palate and design, with a rainforest shower and walk-in closet.

Top right: The upstairs master suite has washed wood beam ceilings and a private deck with beautiful ocean views.

Above: Overlooking the ocean, the downstairs office could also be used as a bedroom.

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sharing their time between their North Carolina lake retreat and their home here.

“Carl told me not to fall in love, as this home was an investment,” Mary Ann laughs, but it’s no real surprise that Mary Ann fell in love with Amelia Island and realized she was having more fun here than in North Carolina. “I took up running and wondered what it would be like to live on the beach as I passed the homes on South Fletcher.”

The Palmers casually looked at oceanfront homes for four years, and when this gem hit the market, it took all of about 90 seconds to know she’d found the home she’d been waiting for “I walked in and said, ‘this is it,’ to my realtor, John Holbrook.”

Mary Ann and Carl then walked onto the beach and looked back at the house, and Carl experienced the allure that she felt. All that was left was to give their new home a little TLC and refresh its 1970s design. The couple teamed with John Dodd for the architectural work, but in the middle of the project, a funny thing named Hurricane Matthew happened.

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Above: The upstairs landing space reflects the home’s coastal design, with shiplap finish and nautical side tables and lamps.

Right: The stairwell pendant light is cord and rope, and a telescope provides nighttime views of the skies over the ocean.

“We were out of town, and I made a call to my handyman to ask him to batten down the hatches. Turns out, he positioned a patio bar cart perpendicular to the edge of the house. When we came home and saw the cart, I had an idea: what if we extend the back wall of the family room and add a bar!” John Dodd joined the conversation and confirmed that not only could Carl have a bar, but that as a bonus the back wall could be glass sliders to let in the natural light and sea breezes in.

Donna Lynne Custom Homes, along with Robyn Branch Design, joined the team to make the vision a reality. The trio made a few strategic changes to the home’s design, like removing walls to extend the kitchen 15 inches, which made a significant difference in the home’s layout.

One new addition is a full bathroom downstairs, as well as a sitting area, which could be could be turned into a bedroom someday if the stairs become a challenge. Next to this space, Carl can enjoy the Atlantic Ocean and its dunes from his office.

A neat detail is that Carl designed the home’s stairway and hand polished the steel himself with his son.

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Top: The guest suite bursts with tropical colors and offers visitors beautiful views of the ocean.

Right: The Palmers have a full bath downstairs, featuring a spa tub and a navy vanity with baked tile in a herringbone pattern and nautical accessories.

“Modern with a side of cottage,” says Robyn when describing the finished product. “A perfect blend of an efficient and beautiful sanctuary that speaks to Carl’s practical brain and Mary Ann’s effervescent magnetism. The home feels good immediately, spa-like and calming.”

If you think the lower level of the home is stunning, hold your breath as you climb those stairs. The cozy space on the second level is Mary Ann’s favorite, with its shiplap walls, fireplace, and balcony seating to enjoy the stunning sand dunes making way to the ocean.

Equally charming is the adjoining master suite, with a mini-kitchen complete with a coffee maker and wine chiller, which allows the couple full enjoyment of their mornings and evenings in this special hideaway.

Adjusting to island life has been easy. Carl learned to sail, and today he’s regularly on the seas both here and beyond racing boats around the globe. If you’re looking for Mary Ann, you’ll likely find her entertaining friends or in her sanctuary doing yoga and enjoying life as she always imagined it on the beach.

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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.

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APRIL 2, 4, 9, 11, 16, 18 Rumba & Samba Ballroom On Amelia offers Two for Tuesday group classes with Rumba at 7pm followed by Samba at 8pm. Tuesday classes $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, call (904) 624-0886 or visit www.ballroomonamelia.com.

APRIL 3 Brown Bag Lunch The Amelia Island Museum of History hosts a Brown Bag Lunch presentation the first Wednesday of every month at noon, on a variety of subjects. Free and open to the public. For more information, call (904) 261-7378 or email joshua@ameliamuseum.org.

APRIL 4 Books & Bites Senator George LeMieux and coauthor Laura E. Mize will discuss their book, Florida Made: Important Figures Who Shaped the State. 11am at the Fernandina Beach Library. Chronicles the impact of two dozen influential personalities on the history of Florida. Program is free.

Registration can be made by calling The Book Loft at (904) 261-8991. For more information, visit nassaureads.com or call (904) 530-6500.

APRIL 4 - 20 ‘Annie’ Broadway musical and winner of seven Tony Awards including Best Musical. Directed

by Marylee Long. Evening performances 8 pm April 4-6, 11-13, 18-20. Matinee 2pm April 7,14. Adult tickets $15; student tickets $10 call (904) 261-6749. Amelia Commuity Theatre, 207 Cedar Street. www. ameliacommunitytheatre.org.

APRIL 4, 11, 18, 25 Nassau Community Band Rehearsals Play an instrument? Rehearsals held Thursdays, 6 p.m. in Yulee Middle School band room.

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APRIL 5, 7 East Meets West The Island Chamber Singers will be closing out their 15th season with the program East Meets West. The concerts will include from the East, Antonín Dvořák’s, Te Deum, Op. 103 composed in 1892. East then meets West with the singing of John Rutter’s Gloria composed in 1974.

Orchestral accompaniment will include strings, timpani, brass, organ and piano and led by Island Chamber Singers Founder and Director,

Dr. Jane Lindberg. Tickets are $20 for adults in advance, $25 at the door. FREE for all students.

For further information and ticket locations, please call (904) 225-0575 on weekdays.

APRIL 6 Candlelight Tour at Fort Clinch State Park Fort Clinch takes on a whole new appearance at night, lit only by candles and lanterns. Tour the fort without electric lights of any kind as it was in 1864. Fees include $6 per vehicle park entrance fee plus $3 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.

APRIL 6 Story & Song Bistro Bookstore Dan Frechette & Laurel Thomsen Canadian-American Roots-Folk duo Dan Frechette and Laurel Thomsen are lyrically refreshing and musically diverse. Seamlessly combining violin, guitar playing, compelling storytelling, dashes of harmonica and humor for a polished, engaging performance. Tickets $20 in advance in store or call (904) 601-2118.

APRIL 6 Trunk Show with Gogo at Lindy’s Jewelry Come celebrate spring with a trunk show featuring the one-of-kind-jewelry of Gogo Ferguson at Lindy’s Jewelry. 1 - 6 pm. 110 Centre Street in downtown Fernandina Beach.

For more info, call (904) 277-4880.

APRIL 6 All Things Abstract Artisan Village of Amelia monthly art shows presents Amelia ‘All Things Abstract’ 5-7pm Drop off your work Thursday April 4 and pick up works Thursday May 2. $15 entry fee 2/$25, ready to hang and for sale. www.artisanvillage. com 2188 Sadler Road (904)-491-2180.

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APRIL 9 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.

APRIL 10 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.

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

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APRIL 12 CABB Dance Series “A Night at the Oscars” Crescendo Amelia & Ballroom Amelia announce our dance series that we will start back up in April and run through October this year.

They will all be themed events and held at Kraft Athletic Club. First dance is Friday, April 12th, 7:30-10 p.m. Doors at 7:15 p.m. Tickets may be purchased at crescendoamelia.com for $25.

APRIL 12-13 15th Anniversary Katie Ride for Life

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 info, call (904) 277-7274 or visit www.floridastateparks.org/fortclinch.

The annual fundraiser is held on Amelia Island featuring routes of 100 miles, 63 miles, 34 miles, 18 miles and an off-road ride through Fort Clinch. The event was created in 2005 to raise awareness for organ donation and support the Katie Caples Foundations. Friday April 12th registration 7am Saturday 13th Ride starts 5am.

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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.

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

APRIL 6, 7 Living History at Fort Clinch State Park

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APRIL 15 Acoustic Sessions Amelia Community Theatre Studio 209 at 7:30pm All tickets are $15, available by calling (904) 261-6749 or by visiting www. ameliacommunitytheatre.org.

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APRIL 25 AND 26 The Amelia Island Dance Festival Inaugural Event Performances start at 7:30pm at Amelia Community Theater, 207 Cedar Street, Fernandina Beach. Dance companies will include the following companies: East by North Dance Theatre, The Florida Ballet, Jacksonville Dance Theater and local companies Paradigm Flux, Body Works, Ballroom on Amelia and others. Live music provided by Amelia Music Studios, Solomon Johnson and Nathan Ealum.

Tickets are $25 for Adult and $18 for students.

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APRIL 26 Chamber Music Festival Season Finale Celebration

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APRIL 28 Story & Song Bistro Bookstore “Trees and Compassion” The Wild Amelia Junior Naturalist children, in partnership with Amelia Tree Conservancy and Compassionate Fernandina, will offer a free, family-friendly program featuring Munsell McPhillips as the speaker, a reading of The Lorax, and a display of children’s artwork and photographs. (904) 601-2118.

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timeless design Smart technology can bring our homes into the future, but many of this year’s home trends are returning to more traditional looks, such as wallpaper and custom furniture.

BY JULIE SIMMONS

ave you noticed lately how fast things are moving? Take a peek at your mobile device—how many of those have you had in the last 10 years? Many believe that the speed at which we are changing today is the slowest it will ever be! The same goes for trends in home design. Colors, textures, and yes, technology are constantly evolving, and designers here on Amelia Island are ready to share their 2019 favorites with you.

“Design changes every seven years, at least,” says Robyn Branch of Robyn Branch Design. “I see many folks repeating what they see on television shows, and by the time they see it, it’s about three years old in the design world.”

No trend is emerging more quickly than technology in the home. “Smart technology is now in your plumbing, lighting, sound, window treatments, as well as your temperature controls. Voice command is available in every aspect of the home—entertainment, security, and more. Staying ahead of the curve is a full-time job!” notes Robyn.

While many trends are brand new, others are rewinding and coming back in a fresh way, like wallpaper. “Wallpaper is making a comeback in a big way. Think bold and beautiful, a ‘statement piece,’” suggests Cathie Clark of Room with a View Interiors.

Taking a backseat in 2019 is minimalism, with traditional design returning to the forefront. “I’ve known this day was coming, but now it shows up in all the design markets with more color, more texture, more pattern—just more—taking its place.”

Tiffany Hinton, co-owner of Cape House and designer and founder of Lola Interiors, echoes the departure from continued on pg 49.

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minimalism. “In many cases, we are going back to traditional design, with warmer, more colorful spaces. We are excited about this transition and are intentionally layering pattern, color, and natural elements that automatically create a cozy, inviting space. When you have a combination of patterns and textures, it feels personal and collected.”

Furniture is also coming home to its traditional roots. “I am seeing a return to curves as a reaction to years of sleeker, streamlined styles,” shares Cathie. Similarly, Tiffany said clients are skipping cookie-cutter furniture and opting to invest in custom pieces that fit form and function.

Julie Hall Johnson of Julia Hall Interiors says that she is encouraging her clients to create interest by mixing and matching finishes. “Think about polished nickel and black iron as an example.” In the kitchen, same goes. “All white or off-white kitchens never seem to go out of style, but again, we like to mix and match. Think about adding a contrast color on your island or consider leveraging the richness of wood; this is a classic and timeless look. And countertops are the essential element to give your kitchen a fresh, new look with value for beauty and functionality.

The fastest-growing choice is a quartz product—a man-made surface that is antimicrobial.”

As we chase the change curve, the Amelia Island designers say, “Design for the future!” Cathie suggests you explore how to integrate the technology options throughout your home. Robyn encourages her clients to think about openness and accessibility for later years of life. Julie loves the emerging trends, but also advocates choices that are like “little black dresses,” ones that create timelessness in your design. And Tiffany is committed to custom, thoughtful selections that make your house a home, a space with livable luxury.

As you go forward this year, one trend is for sure—you can break all the rules and recreate something better!

Have fun innovating and transforming your home into a place you love this year, and for many years to come.

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When the concert season ends, the Amelia Island Chamber Music Festival continues to provide music education for students, aspiring musicians, and the community.

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he Amelia Island Chamber Music Festival celebrates its season finale on April 26 with Anne Akiko Meyers, violin, and Jason Vieaux, guitarist, at The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island.

But, despite the end of the concert season, the party’s never over at the offices of the AICMF. “Music education for concert audiences, students, and aspiring young musicians has been a core mission of the Amelia Island Chamber Music Festival since our founding in 2001,” says Executive Director Dr. Joseph Marasco. “Our new Spring Institute and ongoing Strings Education Program take the festival back to its roots, as a means to educate and to bring chamber music into the mainstream.”

Working closely with Artistic Director Christopher Rex, board members, musicians, and the community, AICMF has received a $10,000 National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) grant for the 2019 year to support a Strings Education Program through the Boys and Girls Clubs of Nassau County. A generous donor couple has provided a $10,000 match. Currently, three 51 AMELIA ISLANDER MAGAZINE •

violin students and two piano students are enrolled in the program and they receive a 30-minute lesson and four 30-minute practice sessions each week. In addition to providing the instruments, the AICMF recruits and pays for the teachers in the program.

AICMF’s Beth Newdome Fellowship Artists are selected every year from the nation’s leading conservatories. These promising young artists are mentored by the professional musicians on the festival’s schedule, culminating in regular performances before festival audiences. The 2019 Beth Newdome Fellowship Artists program will be held this year at the festival’s new Spring Institute during the last week in May. “The Beth Newdome Fellowship Artists will be members of the Balourdet Quartet and the Evermore Quartet,” says Rex. “They will be mentored by the members of the Dover Quartet —artists Joel Link, Bryan Lee, Milena Pajaro-van de Stadt, and Camden Shaw—and myself. With the exception of one ticketed concert, attendance at all performances and rehearsals continued on next page.

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will be free. A generous donor has committed an annual gift of $10,000 for at least three years or for her lifetime to support the program.”

The Balourdet Quartet from Rice University features Justin DeFilippus, violin; Angela Jiye Bae, violin; Benjamin Zannoni, viola; and Russell Houston, cello. Members of the Evermore Quartet from Northwestern University include Owen Ruff, violin; Hanna Bingham, violin; Caleb Paxton, viola; and Henry Chen, cello.

The Spring Institute begins on May 28 with mentoring day with the Dover Quartet and Rex. The fellowship artists will then perform four concerts in three days: two at downtown Pocket Park, one at The Lakeside at Amelia Island, and one at Savannah Grand. On Saturday, June 1 at noon, the Hotlanta Dixieland Jazz Quartet will perform a “second line” New Orleans-style funeral procession from the Pocket Park to Parking Lot A at the foot of Centre Street, and the following day the fellowship artists will perform a ticketed concert at the Historic Nassau County Courthouse at 5 p.m.

“The purpose of the Institute is to provide a new concentrated format for the education of the Beth Newdome Fellowship Artists and also to have the festival return to its more intimate roots in downtown Fernandina Beach, where it was focused in its early days,” says Marasco.” We believe that this will provide the best of both worlds with our spectacular regular season from January through April, and the new Spring Institute in May and early June.”

The Amelia Island Chamber Music Festival was founded in 2001 by Rex, a part-time resident of Amelia Island and principal cellist of the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, along with a group of Fernandina Beach women who loved chamber music. Now in its 18th season, the festival has developed into one of the most prestigious events of its kind in the nation. For more information about becoming a donor, a volunteer, or to purchase tickets for upcoming concerts, visit www.ameliachambermusic.org.

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Year-round residents of Amelia Island, Redtailed Hawks are powerful raptors of great beauty, tremendous flying skills, a screeching cry, and a signature red tail.

STORY AND PHOTOS BY GAIL PFOH

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he skies of Amelia Island are home to many beautiful species of birds. From the Ruby-throated Hummingbird (our smallest species) to the American White Pelican (our largest), birds add beauty and joy to the area. One of the largest, most beautiful, and powerful birds in the region is a raptor. It is the Red-tailed Hawk.

Raptors are among the largest birds in our ecosystem.

HawkWatch International defines raptors as birds which “comprise a specialized group of birds that hunt live prey in order to survive. They possess acute eyesight for spotting prey, ssharp talons (claws) for seizing prey, and a sharp, hooked bill.

R Raptors are exciting to watch, as their power and beauty is p perhaps only eclipsed by their tremendous flying abilities.”

The Red-tailed Hawk is one of a number of raptors found h here. One of the easiest ways to identify this hawk is by the ssignature red tail seen on an adult or by their trademark harsh sscreeching cry often heard in the movies (even when they are sshowing us a Bald Eagle instead of a Red-tailed Hawk). You m may have seen these impressive raptors perched upon the llarge flag pole at the Nassau County School Board building, oor perhaps at the soccer fields near the Fernandina Beach M Municipal Airport where they actively hunt prey.

All birds, including hawks, use their nests only during bbreeding season. Adult Red-taileds are actively nesting in our aarea now. A pair of Red-tailed Hawks will build a nest together, continued on next page.

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then incubate their eggs for about 30 days. Most of these hawks nest in the tops of tall trees, but as the Cornell Lab of Ornithology tells us, they may also nest on manmade structures.

Red-tailed Hawks even set up housekeeping in the urban landscape of New York City, on balconies or air conditioning units! On Amelia Island for several years now, a pair has nested on a cell phone tower near American Beach.

However, a pair of Osprey recently have challenged the hawks for use of the cell phone tower. Stay tuned!

When they hatch, these hawks are helpless. They are unable to regulate their own body temperature or raise their head. Although they weigh only about two ounces at birth, when they take their first flight to leave the nest, they are as large as their parents, with a wingspan of approximately 45” to 53”.

In comparison, the local Osprey has, according to The Crossley ID Guide to Raptors, a wingspan of 59” to 67”.

The first year of life is difficult for Red-tailed Hawks. Learning to fly and hunt on their own is not easy. Only 50% will survive their first year. Unlike many other bird species, these hawks will nest and fledge young just once a year. In most cases, they fledge two offspring per season. Mated Red-tailed Hawks will stay with the same mate until one of them dies, either naturally or in a battle for territory.

In the Amelia Island ecosystem, Red-taileds are year-round residents. In the spring and fall, however, you may see Red-tailed Hawks from the northernmost parts of North America, including the boreal forest (nicknamed the snow forest). They pause here to rest and eat as they migrate through our area. For the most part, they look like our local hawks, but in some cases they are a deeper, chocolatey brown. These hawks may be 1,000 or more miles from home.

They will rid our area of many rodents and snakes before they fly on.

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BY DICKIE ANDERSON • PHOTO BY JAN JOHANNES

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uilt in the final year of the Civil War, the charming little cottage is a frame vernacular with a transom over the door and chamfered posts with jig-saw cut brackets. It is a one and half-story house best described as Folk Victorian. It is most noted for being the home of the Sister’s of St. Joseph, an order of Catholic nuns from LePuy, France. The sisters were brought to the island to educate its children.

The school they established thrived, and an academy and convent school was started in 1882. On the site of the original school is another amazing preservation project, which can be found on Calhoun Street between Fourth and Fifth streets.

St. Michael Academy, which currently occupies the original building, with its galleried porch, Mansard roof, and classic lines, is one of the more beautiful of Amelia Island’s many church-related structures.

The Sisters of St. Joseph brought to Amelia Island to teach grew famous for their beautiful French lace, jams, and jellies, and they used the funds they generated from sales to help fund the school. In 1875, Jean Pierre Augustin Verot, Bishop of St. Augustine, purchased this cottage for $900 for the sisters.

In 1877, during one of the island’s worst yellow fever epidemics, the sisters nursed the sick and dying. It is estimated that 1,600 people lived on the island at that time, and over one thousand contracted the disease. The nuns were called the “Angel’s of Mercy.” They sewed the shrouds for the dead, and people would throw needles and thread weighted with rocks on the nun’s porch to avoid being exposed to the much-feared fever.

Two of the sisters lost their lives in the epidemic. Long after the epidemic, when their bodies were moved from temporary graves to Bosque Bello Cemetery, witnesses reported that the bodies were unchanged, and a fragrance of roses emanated from the grave site.

By 1993, the house was in great disrepair and became the center of controversy. The church that owned the house and the land it was on wanted to expand its parking lot and tear down the house. The house had long been abandoned and was literally falling down. The church chose not to repair it or try to save it. However, a group of passionate preservationists, the Amelia Island Restoration Foundation, was able to save it. It was renovated and is now a beautifully preserved and important historical property.

Th is article has been reprinted with permission from Dickie Anderson’s book, Great Homes of Fernandina. It is available at Book Loft on Centre Street, Amelia Island Museum of History, and Amelia Island bed-and-breakfast inns.

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hat a beautiful morning! April always makes me want to get out and play in the garden, but first I want to tell you about some new beauties for your garden, and a few old reliables.

Sapphire Surf Bluebeard (Caryopteris x clandonensis) is an eye-catching shrub with a wave of incredible blooms that cascades to the ground. Each cluster of indigo flowers makes an impressive display in mass plantings, borders, or containers. This plant has a compact size, which makes this color-drenched perennial more versatile. A mound-shaped shrub, it grows 2 to 3 feet in height and 3 to 4 feet in width.

Sapphire Surf is a surefire lure for butterflies. The blooms last from late summer into the fall, when few others are in bloom. Before the plant bursts into color, the foliage is attractive and fragrant. Plant this beauty in welldrained soil that gets full sun. When planting more than one, plant them 3 to 4 feet apart. This is a low-maintenance shrub that is drought-tolerant. It’s a nice addition to any garden.

TIP OF T HE M O N T H If you’re not sure what fertilizer to use, Milorganite is a sure bet. It strengthens the roots and keeps the plant, grass, or tree green without burning. It’s safe for any time of the year.

Drought-tolerant plants are always a welcome addition to the garden. A new perennial Coreopsis named Buttermilk (PP#27,396) has just arrived. Not only does this plant add a ray of gentle sunshine from June to October, it blooms after many pastel plants have finished for the season. Buttermilk grows fast, and its soft color blends nicely in mixed borders, containers, in mass plantings, or as an accent. The flowers are long, rounded daisy-like petals that surround a golden-brownish eye.

This plant requires little if any maintenance. It multiplies quickly and adapts to dry soil. Butterflies will also flock to Buttermilk. Plant in average well-drained soil. It grows 15 inches high and 23 inches wide. The flowers

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are a striking contrast to its dark green feathery foliage.

How about an incredibly beautiful specimen tree for your landscape? Don’t miss this new PP Magnolia called Centennial Blush. The pink buds that adorn this small tree or shrub open to wonderfully fragrant pink flowers in spring. The buds on this prolific bloomer form at almost every node, yielding a magnificent floral display of delicate pink. It is really a sight to behold. Each flower has 25 to 35 petals, and a mature tree can have many thousands of flowers at the same time!

Attractive medium-green foliage follows in the summer, which turns yellow, then bronze in autumn. Plant this tree in partial sun to full sun. Centennial Blush will mature at 12 to 18 feet in height and 10 to 15 feet in width, with an upright oval shape. This tree is adaptable to most soils, and when the leaves drop, it has an interesting branching structure, so it has something to offer in every season.

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

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SaltFOOD Life SHACK With a spacious bar and deck overlooking Main Beach, fresh sushi, oysters, Skirt Steak Tacos, and much more, the new Salt Life Food Shack at Main Beach is not to be missed.

BY MICHAEL GASS • PHOTO BY WILLIAM RASER

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pring is a beautiful time in Fernandina Beach. Loquats are ripening all over town, citrus blossoms are exploding, and the restaurant business is starting to boom. Recently, on a particularly perfect evening, I met a handful of friends at Salt Life Food Shack to catch up, shoot the breeze, and share some good food.

Salt Life Fernandina Beach is the third location for this restaurant group, but this one is ours. Cool teal, sea foam green, and ocean blue tile surround the bar. Open to both the deck and dining room, the bar overlooks the bustling sidewalk scene, while inside a huge aquarium welcomes guests and televisions play sports and surf videos.

At five-thirty on a Thursday evening, the place is packed, and hungry patrons are lining up. I met my friend and mentor, Sally Fulford, at the hostess stand, and we waited for our table at the bar on the deck. Sally and I worked together at Fernandina Beach High School until she retired last year. We also grew up out in Old Town, the original site of the town of Fernandina. We enjoyed a half-dozen Crab Baked Oysters and a couple of Salty Margaritas while swapped stories about good times remembered at Main Beach.

Soon we were led upstairs to our table, where to the west we could see the sun setting over the dunes of Fort Clinch. We ordered Avocado Fries and watched a lone surfer catch his last couple of waves for the day. The crispy outer coating of the Avocado Fries paired with its creamy smooth middle where sinfully delicious. As we considered our entrees, our nostalgia-fest was crashed by our good friends, Christie and Carlin, whom we invited to join us.

Sally opted to try the Southern Fried Shrimp, a true test for any restaurant that prides themselves on serving fresh, local seafood. Christie and Carlin ordered tacos, choosing the grilled Skirt Steak Tacos and the Poke Tuna Tacos. We ordered a Mexican Roll for the table and a Crab Boil for myself. The Mexican Roll is made with tempura-battered shrimp and 68 AMELIA ISLANDER MAGAZINE •

avocado wrapped in soy paper and topped with sliced ahi, fresh jalapeños, Sriracha, and fish eggs. A real hit at the table, and anyone who loves sushi will love this dish.

The Crab Boil was exactly what you hope for: three clusters of steaming hot snow crab, served with crisp corn on the cob, potatoes, onions, and melted butter. Then Christie shared some of her Poke Tuna Taco with me, and I have to admit, I was a little jealous. The tuna is raw and tossed in sesame soy dressing with avocado and wasabi cream, and wrapped in a flour tortilla.

Sally’s fried shrimp came butterflied and lightly breaded in a basket atop a pile of crispy french fries.

We had so much fun laughing and hanging out. All around us people were doing the same. The upstairs bar was full, and people were hanging out on couches with camp fire coffee tables. I can’t wait to come back with family and friends.

Salt Life shouldn’t be missed. Located at Main Beach across from the Putt Putt, it is open seven days a week from 11am -11pm, midnight on Friday and Saturday.

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Amelia Tavern ~ Restaurant & Brewpub on Centre Street provides delicious local food and cold brews to the friends and guests of Amelia Island. Our kitchen serves amped up southern comfort food, where you’ll see enough diversity to be surprised without losing sight of the simple stuff you love. The collection of house brews and craft beer options are curated to match the menu, with plenty of pairings to fit any palette. A.T. is a brewery infused gastropub, or a brewpub with great food, something like that - just stop in, grab a bite and a sip, you’ll see. We are doing it our way, the right way, for you and for this Island.

Bar Zin ~ 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

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elegant atmosphere create a special experience.

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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 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. $$$, D, B/W. Fancy Sushi ~ We serve fine Japanese cuisine from our Hibachi grill, the best Tempura and the tastiest Teriyaki this side of Tokyo. We give you all the fine foods with the friendliest service you will ever have here in friendly Fernandina Beach. Come by and give us a visit and we’ll serve you with smiles and the freshest sushi that you won’t find anywhere but here at Fancy Sushi. Open 7 days. (904) 261-9855. 1478 Sadler Rd. Florida House Inn ~ Enjoy Southern cooking at its finest at Leddy’s Porch. Menu includes Southern Salads, Sandwiches, Buttermilk Fried Chicken, Collard Greens, and much more. Black Board specials daily. The Florida House Inn is located just off Centre Street in the historic district of Fernandina Beach. The inn is the oldest hotel in the state of Florida and is listed in the National Register of Historic Places. Open for brunch Wed. – Fri. from 11am – 2:30pm and Sat. – Sun. 10am – 2:30pm. The Mermaid Bar at The Florida House Inn is open Mon. – Sat. at 5pm. Daily drink specials and Open Mic every other Thursday night. 22 South Third Street, (904)491-3322. L, $$, 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.

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dining out Jacksonville Magazine Top 25. Extensive wine list available. Reservations recommended. (904) 321-2558.

Open seven days.

The Mustard Seed Cafe ~ Located inside Nassau Health Foods, The Mustard Seed is Amelia Island’s only organic eatery and juice bar, with an extensive, eclectic menu featuring vegetarian and vegan items. Daily specials include local seafood, organic chicken and fresh organic produce. Salads, wraps, sandwiches, and soups are available—all prepared with The Mustard Seed’s impeccable style. Popular items are chicken or veggie quesadillas, grilled mahi or salmon over mixed greens and tuna melt with Swiss cheese and tomato. Open for breakfast and lunch, Mon - Sat., 8 am - 3pm, and 10am - 2pm on Sun. NassauHealthFoods.net. 833 T. J. Courson Rd. (904) 277-3141.

Pogo’s Kitchen ~ Serving southern cuisine with a bend, 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 full menu restaurant by night. We offer pastries, espresso drinks, blended shakes, and brunch specialty beverages, and brunch each day. In the evening, come and taste charcuterie, cheese, and wine, or a relaxing meal in our dining room or on our outdoor patio. Our simple menu features steak, lobster, crabcake, and more. Top off your evening with one of our house made desserts. 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. Thai Spice Cafe ~ We are located in the heart of Amelia Island on Sadler Road next to Jersey Mike’s.

We are proud to prepare fresh authentic Thai food, and we look forward to serving all our neighbors and visitors on Amelia Island. Our menu features traditional Thai dishes, Curries, fried rice, appetizers, soups, salads, and other Thai specials. Come join us for lunch or dinner, or call us for carry-out orders.

Happy Hour Mon - Thur 5 - 7pm. Buy 1 get one free House Wine! Closed Sundays. (904) 432-7748. thaispicecafe.com.

Townies Pizzeria ~ Townies is the “Locals’ Choice for Island Pizza”. All of our food is prepared fresh to order.

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

Pizza! One Luv! 819 TJ Courson Road. (904) 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

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Rarified Air Live amongst the tree tops on prestigious Amelia Island Plantation’s Long Point in this beautiful 3 BR, 3.5 BA home offering elegant living in serene surroundings. This fine home, custom built by Greg Lane, evokes a timeless style with its large, airy spaces, trim work and hardwood floors. The owner’s suite runs the entirety of the top floor and offers its own private lookout point over the marsh. The main floor offers spacious living spaces that flow to the kitchen and den.This level also features a screened in porch. Downstairs you will find two bedrooms, two additional baths and a flex space perfect for office or home gym. All three levels can be accessed via elevator and home is beautifully landscaped.

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96224 Marsh Lakes Drive Marsh/ICW view 4/4.5 at end of cul de sac.

1819/1820 Turtle Dunes Villa Oceanfront 2/2 2nd floor condo.

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238/239 Sandcastles Villa 5th floor on the ocean with 2/2.

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325 S 6th Street Historic Craftsman 3/2 Bungalow in the heart of Fernandina Beach.

Lot 63 Sea Marsh Road Build on this large lot with golf view and a natural setting.

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3404 Fiddler’s Bend Villa Marsh view townhome with 3/3.

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1141 Beach Walker Villa Wooded views from this 2/2 1st floor oceanfront complex.

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20 Salt Marsh Drive $1,349,000

2 Osprey Road $1,075,000

Magnificent marsh/ICW views from this home in Long Point! The spacious living area showcases beautiful views and large, arched doorways open to the outdoor living space. Gourmet kitchen with center island, granite counters, and skylights. First floor master has walk-in closet, two vanities, and bay windows. Guest bedrooms are upstairs with wall-to-wall carpet. A circular paver drive, artistic landscaping, a grilling area, oyster pit, and a 3-car garage compliment the exterior. Also includes 2 refrigerators, electric window shades in bedroom, central control speakers.

This stunning, architecturally detailed home in gated Long Point is nestled on a knoll with golf course views. Lush landscaping abounds on over an half acre. An expansive foyer leads to outside views, a charming dining room, and sunken living room. The master suite is on the 1st floor, with 2 BR on the 2nd level. A den and full bath are off the living room and could easily be a 4th BR. Custom living room cabinets, gas fireplace and over-sized windows. Hand painted Portuguese tiles in the kitchen, dramatic family room and a covered tile patio with fountain. Front covered porch has brick pavers.

95031 Whistling Duck Circle $1,075,000

1016 Captain’s Court Villa $887,000

Conveniently located walking, biking, and golf cart distance to The Ritz & Peter’s Point. Hardwood flooring and high ceilings are just inside the front door. The dining room features built-in shelving and plantation shutters with an office/extra bedroom through French doors. The great room has a custom fireplace with built-ins and French patio doors opening to the outside. The gourmet kitchen includes a Viking gas cooktop and griddle. There are two masters, and the “Morning Kitchen” in the in-law suite can be converted to a full bath. Heated pool and spa.

Oceanfront, completely renovated condo with many exceptional details throughout! Kitchen has extensive tile work, a center island, granite countertops, and Stainless Steel appliances. Open and spacious, the living area has new double sliders, open balcony, and ocean views. One guest bedroom has a private bath and the other has a private balcony. Top level includes a cozy sitting room, a balcony area and the master suite overlooking the ocean. Also has extra large closet and loft area.

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96209 MARSH LAKES DRIVE

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

Donne Lynne home in Marsh Lakes. Large kitchen, granite counters, and built-in china cabinet overlooks family room. Master suite on main level, 3 BRs and bonus room on second floor. Lanai with custom pool and spa. MLS#82087 $625,000

95197 SPRING BLOSSOM LANE 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

531 SANTA MARIA DRIVE

1824 PERIMETER PARK ROAD #103

Beautiful Isle de Mai home with large kitchen opening to family room and breakfast nook.

Granite counters, cherry cabinets, stainless appliances. Spacious master suite with huge walk-in closet & garden tub. Split bedroom floor plan. MLS#83382 $439,000

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

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Breathtaking Vista!

355 feet of meandering marsh frontage in sought-after Long Point, plus views of the 11th & 17th holes of the Long Point links. This prime acreage homesite is truly one of the finest parcels remaining available in this lush setting and boasts an expansive vista with a wide breadth overlooking Amelia’s salt marsh. You can also enjoy nearby beach ingress, access to 36 holes of golf, Health & Fitness Center, walking proximity to the main body of the Amelia Island Plantation and the Long Point restaurant & golf club house, all from this quiet and private cul-de-sac street with magnificent homes. MLS#84531

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3118 MARSH VIEW VILLAS $439,000 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath • 1,102 square feet

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Idyllic marshfront with long and vast views of the marsh from this premium location in the Amelia Island Plantation. Only 21 coveted Marsh View Villas with expandable footprints and million dollar neighboring villas. Come see for yourself and you’ll appreciate the tremendous views, serene setting while privately situated off the main artery of Sea Marsh Road. One of the last remaining condominiums in the complex in its original state allows you to be creative and renovate to your liking as a 2nd home or primary residence. There is an existing private pool. MLS#84449

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Don’t miss this oversized lot located on the Intracoastal Waterway on the prestigious south end of Amelia Island.

Flanked by ancient oaks, this lot offers the opportunity to build your own dock with access to deep water at all tides. Quattlefield Lane is a new nine lot residential community situated in a “Country Lane” setting near all Amelia Island amenities. MLS#84547 $900,000

A rare opportunity to own seven acres of beautiful marsh view property overlooking the Intracoastal Waterway on Amelia Island. The amenities of this small ten-tract subdivision include a shared dock on a tidal creek and a shared riding arena. This private property is perfect for anyone with an interest in horses, as horses and barns are permitted for the private use of the homeowners.MLS#81138 $797,000

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An excellent opportunity to own single family acreage on the beach on Amelia Island. This 75-foot oceanfront lot has been cleared and is ready for your dream home or island getaway! This oceanfront lot has beautiful views of the pristine beaches of the Atlantic Ocean and gorgeous sunrises. The property is zoned for a single family home or a duplex. MLS#80986 $1,375,000

A new community grounded in Low Country design is springing to life on Amelia Island. A community setting higher standards for quality and detail, set on the marshes of the Amelia River under a canopy of majestic oaks. A community called Riverbend. This privately gated community offers 8 marsh front lots and 25 estate lots. Docks allowed with proper permitting. MLS#81105 FROM $385,000

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1402 Beach Walker Road $889,000

95113 Sago Drive $575,000

Gorgeous ocean views from this renovated 4 BR/3.5 BA town home being sold completely furnished. Open living/dining room w/private balcony.

Stainless appliances and large pantry in kitchen. Wood floors, ground level ocean front patio, one-car garage, and community pool. The perfect beach property with the ability to rent short term. MLS#81625

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

4800 Amelia Island Pkwy, Unit B-122 $515,000 2BR/2BA oceanfront condo in gated Amelia Surf & Racquet Club includes gorgeous ocean views and balcony access from master, renovated bathrooms, large kitchen with butcher block laminate counters, tile and wood flooring, private covered balcony, and hurricane shutters. This condo with nice southern exposure is being sold beautifully furnished. MLS#81769

1247 Forrest Drive $429,000 Charming 3BR/2.5BA Cape Cod home on the south end has been renovated head to toe. The main floor houses the master bdrm with 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

513 Dade Street $449,500 4BR home just outside historic district includes gourmet kitchen with breakfast nook, family room with gas fireplace, owners suite with stunning marsh views and dual vanities & spa tub in ensuite bath. Deck offers gas line for grill, motorized awning, and small fenced yard for privacy. High end features: Rinnai tankless system, smooth ceilings and over sized garage. MLS#84571

861984 North Hampton Club Way $89,000 Golf course and pond views from this prime lot in the North Hampton golf community. Amenities include: 18-hole Arnold Palmer golf course/ clubhouse, tennis/basketball courts, community pool/clubhouse, multi-sports field, and Lofton Creek Outpost that comes with cooking facilities, fishing pier and kayak launch. HOA fees include Internet and basic cable. MLS#81028

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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.

REDUCED $1,096,500 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

49 Ocean Club Dr. This fabulous 6 BR/5.5 BA home consist of 3 levels with elevator access and additional 4th floor viewing rotunda offering 360 degree bird's eye vistas of the oceanfront and surrounding area.

JUST LISTED $3,750,000 MLS# 83129

95075 Spinnaker Dr. This 5BR/4BA plan has, 4BR and 3BA on the first level with tile flooring throughout. On the 2nd level there is a large BR/bonus-flex room and a full BA. Private pool, covered patio with a large screened lanai. $1,270,000 MLS# 83304

95104 Spring Tide Ln. This 3BR/4BA Mediterranean styled villa is just the beginning of the luxurious appointments included. Private elevator, travertine flooring, 42" Mahogany color cabinets and granite counters in the kitchen. $765,000 MLS# 83420

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5010 Summer Beach Blvd. #506 This totally renovated 2BR/2.5BA condo has everything you are looking for a beach get away. It has been beautifully renovated through out with a professional decorator. $449,900 MLS# 83402

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CARLTON DUNES AT SUMMER BEACH

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

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OCEAN PLACE AT SUMMER BEACH

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

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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 $2,650,000

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

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Immaculate 3 bedroom, 2 & 1/2 bath home features 4” Plantation shutters, granite counters, a screened porch and an extended paver patio. Open and airy, filled with natural light, a spacious kitchen with a center island and so much more. Easy maintenance coastal living in a community with a pool. MLS#84655 $456,000

#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

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undled up on a cool morning and very excited, I gave my friends and guides, Catherine and Thomas Oliver of Amelia Adventures, a hug, buckled my life jacket, and said, “Let’s do it.” Amelia Adventures offers a host of kayak tours.

“Whether you want to explore Amelia, Cumberland or Talbot islands, we are ready to go,” says Thomas. This day, I decided to experience Egan’s Creek since I had never ventured into the water between the beautiful green bluffs.

Each tour with Amelia Adventures begins with instruction for your level of ability. Thomas made sure that I knew how to balance, grip the paddle for an efficient stroke, go forward, reverse, turn, and even go sideways! Foreshadowing the fun ahead, my son (7) who was riding passenger and clearly unconcerned with paddling, was entertained by an egret fishing for his dinner.

Confident in my new skills, we were off. It didn’t take long to figure out why the Olivers’ love this business. To be face-toface with schools of fish striking around me was exhilarating.

And to be eye-to-eye with Mr. Alligator soon after as he swam with the tide? White-knuckle electrifying!

Although you feel a bit small in comparison to the waters around you, it’s wonderful to be able to paddle to anything that catches your curiosity. For me, a closer look at the Amelia Island Lighthouse was a treat, and Catherine’s sharing of the history and stories of the site was a bonus. Next, we explored the marshland around the Fort Clinch State Park, overflowing with wildlife, including dozens of fiddler crabs dancing on the muddy shore.

As we glided along, Thomas shared his vision with me. “We want people to experience the nature and beauty of Amelia and 84 AMELIA ISLANDER MAGAZINE •

Cumberland islands, so we offer something for each person in a family can enjoy—private boat tours, kayaking, and paddle boarding (SUP).” To my daughter’s (11) disappointment, it was a bit cool to SUP, but I’ve paddle-boarded with them before, and it’s a lot of fun. So is a private sunset cruise to Cumberland Island, which we enjoyed that afternoon with Amelia Adventures after our kayaking!

If you’ve never cruised to Cumberland, you’re missing out.

Not even five minutes into our voyage, we were on our feet smiling as three dolphin dove, frolicked, and splashed portside.

Next, a shrimp boat overflowing with catch and chased by a flock of birds passed. As we continued, Thomas shared mysterious stories about the white slithering sands of deserted Tiger Island. When the coastline of Cumberland dawned, wild horses were grazing on the beach, bringing a new sparkle to my daughter’s eyes, while my outdoorsman son spotted a whitetailed deer!

The best part of an Amelia Adventures tour is that every trip includes professional photography, capturing the awe you’ve experienced in an album full of smiles. Amelia Adventures promises just that—an adventure around our island and beyond, where you’re guaranteed to enjoy our area’s great natural beauty and intriguing history.

The Olivers are a load of fun and great with kids of any age.

Speaking of the kiddos, their popular Kid’s Adventure Camp is filling up now, so visit their website for more information. And coming in May, meet the team at their brand new outpost at 432 S. 8th Street. Tour information and camp dates are available at www.AmeliaAdventures.com or by calling 904-500-TOUR. APRIL 2019

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