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The Lobby Bar Combine a freshly prepared sushi roll and sake on Monday and Tuesday for $24.

Dance to the music of our DJ Friday and Saturday at 9 p.m.

Make Your Reservations for Chefs Culinary Theater Our friends and neighbors are raving about the Chef Theater, an intimate learning experience in the elegant Salt dining room. Gather around the demonstration table and engage with the chef as they prepare two themed dishes and one dessert. After each demo, savor the dish matched with wines.

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Wednesday: Play Trivia for prizes | 7:30 p.m. – 9 p.m.

Spring is a treasured time at the resort and celebrated with timeless traditions.

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April is here, and spring with it, in all its azalea-blooming glory. Each year this month, the Amelia Islander Magazine presents its “Home & Design” special issue. Since April and spring deliver new life in full blossom, it’s always a great time to think about new starts in our lives and in our homes. ‘Tis the season for some good old-fashioned spring cleaning, and perhaps to change up the routine of our daily lives as well.

The Home & Design special issue is always one of our favorites. Building a home, purchasing a home, or turning the home you love into the castle of your dreams is one of life’s most satisfying accomplishments. Creating a peaceful, comfortable environment where one can raise a family or enjoy retirement is a vital part of life. A home should be a place of rest from the hustle and bustle of the world, a place where we relax, recharge, and enjoy the things that matter most to us. If Covid has taught us anything, it has reminded us of the importance of home.

When we make a home for ourselves, we make decisions about where we want to live, the style or feel of the house, whether we want an extra bedroom for out-of-town guests or a study, garage space for hobbies, and so forth. Once we are settled, we get comfortable with familiar ways of doing things. But as our lives change from year-toyear, our homes should reflect those changes. Each year, many homeowners set out on ambitious renovations, or decide to redecorate one or two rooms to keep things fresh.

Recreating our home environment is a little like creating a work of art, and the process itself, as many have learned, can be a journey of self-discovery.

In this issue, we share some interesting ways to update your home with the latest interior trends, recommended by some of our local experts. We also have the opportunity to feature two of the many beautiful homes here on Amelia Island. In the first, Mike and Shannon Straughn inherited a family cottage, which they decided to tear down to build their dream home with gorgeous views of the beach and ocean. In the second, Parker and Drew Scott decided their home on the beach needed a refresh, so they undertook a renovation that opened up their house to bring in more of the beauty of sea and sand.

Also this month, we feature the annual Spring Wine Festival at Palmetto Walk, presented by Amelia Island Wine Company and Bar Zin Restaurant; learn about the new Amelia Island Opera Company, which was started by three aspiring opera singers who came to Amelia Island during the Covid lockdowns and were looking for performance opportunities; present some great recipes for homemade pickles and other delicious pickled vegetables to spice up your meals; and much more.

See you around the island!

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With deep roots in Fernandina Beach, Shannon and Mike Straughn inherited a double lot with a cottage at Main Beach and decided to build their dream house on it, creating a striking three-level home with expansive views of Main Beach Park and the Atlantic Ocean.

31 Sea & Sand After enjoying visits to a family beach house for years, Parker and Drew Scott eventually bought the house and renovated it, bringing the beauty of sea and sky inside.

41 A Blend of Old and New As we emerge from Covid, design trends like bolder colors and curves are mixing with traditional floorplans with dedicated spaces and bright wallpaper.

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59 Hitting the High Notes

Returning for its seventh year, the Spring Wine Festival hosted by Amelia Island Wine Company and Bar Zin celebrates good food and wines from around the world.

When Covid drew them to Amelia Island, three aspiring opera singers started Amelia Island Opera to create performing opportunities for the community.

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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 happenng around Amelia Island

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In the Garden With spring and its warm weather officially here, now is a great time to add new plants and trees to your landscape, like Rosalinda Indian Hawthorne and High Five Purple.

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Eating Scene Creating complex flavors with local, seasonal ingredients and CIA-trained technique, Chef Chad Livingston offers artistic, elegant presentations of traditional favorites.

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Open House Premium real estate offerings on and around Amelia Island

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Island Entertaining A healthy way to add color and crunch to your meals, pickles and pickled vegetables made with the freshest ingredients can be a great addition to any meal.

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Left: The dramatic three-level house on Tarpon Avenue at Main Beach has panoramic views of the beach and ocean, and a guest house behind it.

Below: The main living area on the third floor has beautiful views of Main Beach and the Atlantic Ocean. The color palette used in the home is soft and beachy.

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Rising out of a group of traditional beachside cottages, the house is modern and dramatic.

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years. The house was planned to be a luxury rental, and later the Staughns retirement home. The main house is 3,300 square feet, with two full kitchens, two master suites with private bathrooms, and two additional bedrooms, including a bunk room. A rooftop deck tops the house, perfect for sunrise and sunset views.

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Shannon’s family has deep local roots locally. Her grandparents were Ira and Mary Hall, who bought the lots in 1962 for $875. Shannon has fond memories of the island, and she has been visiting all her life. Once married, she and Mike came back and stayed in the beach house that was originally on the lots. When Shannon inherited the lots, the couple decided to tear down the old cottage and build their dream house.

Maximizing the location of the house and capturing the incredible views the lot offered were a priority.

Mark Akins with Rice Architect met the challenge with his one-of-a-kind design.

The couple lives in Chicago, so it took many Zoom and face-to-face meetings to come up with a design that would incorporate the specific details the Staughns wanted.

The unusual orientation of the house is for a good reason. Once in the house, it becomes clear why the house is sited the way it is. The views from each floor capture a large expanse of Main Beach Park and the ocean beyond. It is public land, so there are no worries about future development. The couple wanted the house as tall as possible, so it was built to the 35-foot maximum allowable height.

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Top: The bright, spacious main kitchen area on the third floor has an island with comfortable seating.

Above: The third-floor ceilings are pecky Cyprus, which add interest and texture to the main living area. The dining table holds a family treasure, driftwood found on beach by Shannon’s father.

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Steve Pickett of Pickett Construction met the challenge of building the unique home at Main Beach. Pickett is known for his client-focused homes on Amelia Island. Exterior detailing utilizes rich dark boards of Ipe wood (pronounced e-pay), which is similar to teak. It is a very hard wood, very durable, and it withstands the salt air. This is the first home in North Florida to showcase James Hardie “Reveal” siding, which offers a great alternative to stucco and provides a contemporary look. The home is built to be wind-resistant, with structural stainless steel for support.

Larry Johnson of Gordon & Johnson worked with Shannon on the interior of the house. Gordon & Johnson, originally located in Jacksonville, moved to Amelia Island in 2021. They specialize in new construction projects, with many on Crane Island. Larry describes the Tarpon house as very organic, something more than a typical beach house.

The interior design is rental-friendly, with performance fabrics and wellbuilt furnishings that will hold up in time. The third-floor ceilings are pecky Cyprus to add interest and texture to the main living area. The color palate used

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Top left: The second-level master bedroom in neutral shades has a deck with views of the beach and ocean.

Top right: A bathroom is decorated in bright blues and greens.

Above left: A comfortable guest bedroom with bathroom is located on the second level.

Above right: The generous-sized master bathroom has a large shower and lots of counter space.

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in the home is soft and beachy. Several paint colors were used purposefully because the colors change as the light changes throughout the day. The colors include Sherwin Williams Oyster Bay, Sea Salt, and Wickham Gray. Ceilings are painted subtle colors, sometime hardly noticeable at first glance, but the fifth wall, as Larry calls them, are just as important.

The first level of the house has tenfoot ceilings. A well-designed multipurpose room opens to the pool and jacuzzi area. A full kitchen, television,

seating area with a 72-inch television, and a generously sized bathroom convenient to the pool complete the first floor.

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A bunk bed bedroom offers expanding sleeping options and will be ready for grandchildren. The master bedroom has an incredible view of Main Beach Park, the beach, and the ocean.

The next floor up is the main living area, with a sitting area, large screen TV, kitchen, and dining table. Shannon

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Top left: The entry level has ab all-purpose room with a kitchen, and it opens to the pool area.

Top right: The guest bath has a custom barnstyle sliding door made of salvage wood by G and H Reclaims, finished with a custom stain.

Above: Another additional bedroom on the second floor creates interest with dark color splashes.

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has incorporated prints and pictures belonging to her parents when they lived on the island. Special treasures are pieces of driftwood her father dug up on the beach. Shannon smiles as she points out the large pieces of driftwood that have traveled with the family in moves from Florida, Tennessee, Illinois, and finally, back to Amelia Island. It has come full circle!

Like most new construction, the house is a “smart” home. Mike Straughn handled the technical side, and most things in the house are controlled by

apps, including the Jacuzzi, the pool temperature, raising and lowering blinds, and adjusting the thermostat.

The couple leads a busy life, with both working full-time. Mike is vice president of sales for a manufacturing company in Chicago, and Shannon is the HR/accounting coordinator for her local park district. They have two daughters, 23 and 20. Although their amazing house is currently a rental unit, the couple can’t wait to retire on Amelia Island and family and friends on the beach they love.

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Top left: The pool area with a large patio lies between the main house and the guest house.

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CELEBRATING EASTER ON AMELIA ISLAND Each spring, Amelia Island looks forward to budding azaleas, blue skies, and warm sunshine. We also welcome the traditions that celebrate Holy Week and Easter. If you and your family are ready to celebrate Easter and enjoy some family time together, you can kick-off Holy Week with the annual Spring Festival and Egg Hunt presented by First Presbyterian Church and Memorial United Methodist. Guests of all ages are invited to stop by North 6th Street in downtown Fernandina Beach on Saturday, April 9 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and enjoy giant slides, hot dogs, Easter crafts, Kona Ice, egg hunts, and more.

On Good Friday, April 15, Amelia Baptist Church will host its annual Good Friday service with Scripture narration and inspiring music from the Amelia Community Choir at 4:30 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.

On Easter Sunday, in addition to Easter worship in our local churches, First Baptist Church will host a sunrise service at Peter’s Point at 6:30 a.m., while St. Peter’s Episcopal Church invites you to the cemetery on its grounds for a service at 6:30 a.m. And many local restaurants are taking reservations for Easter Brunch, including The Bistro at The Courtyard by Marriott, The RitzCarlton, Amelia Island, and Omni Amelia Island’s Sunrise Café.

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LOCAL AUTHOR ANNETTE MYERS WINS AWARD FOR CHILDREN’S BOOK Delaney’s Adventures with Friends, a 2020 book by Amelia Island’s awardwinning author, Annette McCollough Myers, is a recent winner in the coveted Purple Dragonfly 2021 awards competition. These awards honor accomplished authors in the field of children’s literature and highlight up-and-coming, newly published, and younger writers. Judges are industry experts with specific knowledge about the categories over which they preside.

Co-authored with her 10-year-old granddaughter, Delaney Ann Myers, the text is a colorful read for young to middle school-aged children. “Delaney has a desire to learn, explore, ask questions, and to talk openly about her surroundings, daily activities and experiences, and this is what the story is about. As we worked on it together, I stepped back in time and remembered my own childhood experiences,” says Myers. “Reading is the key to learning and understanding, and this book was designed for enjoyment, to encourage the use of vocabulary words, and to awaken young readers to explore their lives and learn about themselves and their ambitions at an early age.”

The book has rave reviews from fellow authors for its beautiful illustrations, personal photos, memorable stories, and inclusion of discussion questions to help you create your own adventures. The book is available at local bookstores and online.

AMELIA ISLAND CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU RECOGNIZED FOR MARKETING EXCELLENCE The Amelia Island Convention & Visitors Bureau (AICVB) recently won four awards, including two Gold Awards, for outstanding travel marketing winning entries in the 65th annual Adrian Awards, which recognizes important work done by the industry to empower recovery in 2021. In addition, the AICVB also won three American Advertising Awards (ADDY), including two Gold Awards and one “Best of” for the “Island Perks on Amelia Island” campaign in Corporate Social Responsibility, and the “Moments” Campaign in Digital Marketing – Social Media category, along with two Bronze Awards for Dickens on Centre and the Cabana Life Brand & Influencer Ambassador Collaboration.

“It’s very gratifying to see several elements of our integrated marketing plan recognized by these two highly esteemed award programs,” says Gil Langley, president and CEO of the Amelia Island CVB. “Our professional marketing team and various partners are the brains and brawn behind this award-winning work, but the awards belong to a much larger group. Only by working with the Nassau County Board of County Commissioners and the Amelia Island Tourist Development Council were we able to develop and execute a powerful and memorable – and now award-winning – marketing plan to drive the rapid recovery we’ve seen in our local tourism economy.”

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Wilson travels to the United Kingdom every eight weeks, purchasing carefully curated antiques from longtime dealers and antique fairs. “Our inventory is always fresh and new,” says Wilson. “Each time you walk into The Plantation Shop, you’ll find something unique and different, whether you’re shopping for that one-of-a-kind antique, casual and coastal home décor, or you just need a quick gift. We have it all.”

The Plantation Shop encompasses two buildings, beautifully decorated and designed by Wilson and his professional staff. Lynn Tennille is a gifted photographer who photographs each exclusive piece of furniture. Together, the Tennilles have created a strong presence on social media, with customers from

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Wilson’s mother, Bonnie, opened the store as a home accessories and gift shop over 44 years ago. “The Plantation Shop is considered an island tradition,” says Wilson. “Customers tell us the first place they visit when they come to Amelia Island is The Plantation Shop, and they return again and again to shop for fine furniture and home décor. I’m personally in the store six days a week, paying homage to my mother, Bonnie, carrying on her work ethic and steadfast customer service.”

“It has been an honor and a privilege to carry on where my parents left off,” says Wilson. “Our customers and loyal staff, we are all one big family.” For more information about The Plantation Shop, call (904) 261-2030 or visit them on Facebook and Instagram at @theplantationshop. They are located at 4828 First Coast Highway.

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vonne Fenn was a longtime customer of Coastal Cottage on Amelia Island before she decided to purchase the business in January of this year. Originally from Jacksonville, Yvonne has lived all over the globe. She spent the last fifteen years in Connecticut before she made the decision to relocate to Amelia Island in the spring of 2017. “I had a career as a management/strategic consultant transforming global Fortune 500 companies, but now I get to do it all for myself! And I have the flexibility to care for my aging parents, whom I moved to Amelia Island from their home in Tampa.”

She and her husband used to remodel and design homes.

“We would be doing this together had he not passed away. The most rewarding part of what I do is working with customers to curate their space and make it feel like their personal Coastal Cottage. That’s the core focus of the store as we (the team at Coastal Cottage) move forward reshaping the business.”

Coastal Cottage of Amelia offers Fernandina Beach and Amelia Island a fresh, eclectic take on home furnishings. They also have lots of unique and beautiful gifts by some of Amelia’s local artists. When Yvonne isn’t busy creating the perfect home for her customers, she likes spending time with her fur baby Sierra and taking care of her parents. “I want to make the most of their senior years,” she shares. Coastal Cottage is located at 1439 Sadler Road in the Publix Shopping Center (next to Staples). For more information, stop by the store, call (904) 580-0484, or visit www.coastalcottageamelia.com.

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Family-owned and operated, co-owners Sylvia Gedeon and her daughter, Jennifer Crews, are long-term locals from Fernandina Beach. They share a bond with the business and enjoy each other’s company. “We look forward to attending High Point Furniture Market. It’s the best annual business trip to seek out interesting new merchandise,” says Sylvia. “The environment is dynamic as inventory changes daily. We sell items off our sales floor and quickly fill the spaces with either new merchandise from our warehouse or the next round of unique consignment.” Many regular shoppers stop by once a week to see what’s new, notes Jennifer. “The unique offerings vary weekly since items arrive daily!”

“We are grateful to our team of employees, who are part of our family. They welcome customers and offer friendly service without pressure. They are all creative and talented, arranging the mixed inventory for a unique retail environment. Service is our specialty, and we encourage customers to visit often,” says Sylvia. Amelia’s Attic Furniture will celebrate 30 years in business in February of next year! Stop by their store at 2164 Sadler Road in Fernandina Beach, call (904) 277-2095, or visit their website at ameliaislandfurniture.com.

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Left: The wallcovering and console evoke the layers of the sand dunes just beyond the home’s expansive foyer. A petrified nautilus belonging to the Scotts is displayed on top of the John Richard console.

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“We were spending so much time here when it was the family beach house, we finally bought our own place on the west side of Fletcher, almost right across the street,” laughs Drew. “Then when the For Sale sign went up on this house

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around 1999, we stared at it for a year before we decided that this was the house where we wanted to be.”

Drew called his dad, made an offer, and before long they were moving into the familiar home on the beach right at the city and county line. “We did a remodel in 2000, and we’ve loved this home, its location, and everything. But twenty years in, we decided it was time for a refresh.”

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who is in college, and Carson, who is finishing up high school, had loved and buried four-legged family members and added new puppies, and watched home design trends shift from dark to light. It was time.

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Left: The master bath has a soaking tub and a vanity leading to her closet and private bath, while his closet and bath are opposite.

Below: The master suite offers plenty of space to spread out and is reminiscent of a poolside lifestyle. The color palate complements the ocean views throughout the home.

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closets and private bath, while Drew enjoys his space opposite.”

At the end of the day, the Scotts couldn’t be happier with their redesigned home. “I tell Drew all the time they will have to carry me out of here in a coffin – cold – to get me to leave,” laughs Parker.

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ver spring break this year, our family toured Washington, D.C. together for the first time. One of our favorite stops on this trip was Mount Vernon, the home of George and Martha Washington. It sits majestically on the Potomac River and behind a green lawn and surrounding rolling hills and farmland. Equally impressive to the grounds is the interior of the home where Washington resided until his final rest in 1799.

On the short home tour, one room to remember is the large dining room painted in a vibrant green! The bold color choice was most certainly a symbol of the family’s status; in the late 1700’s colored paint was achieved by importing blocks of pigment which were sparce and expensive. Nevertheless, Washington chose the bold green describing it as, “grateful to the eye.” Today local designers might chuckle that they wholeheartedly support Washington’s taste!

“The return to color is still underway, especially when it comes to green,” says Tiffany Hinton, designer and founder of Lola Interiors. “Sage green cabinetry, spring green fabrics, green 41 AMELIA ISLANDER MAGAZINE •

glasses, table linens and even green tile have hit the market over the last year or two, giving lots of options in ways to incorporate green into your home.”

As we toured Mount Vernon, I was also surprised to see bold wallpaper throughout the house. It seems our Founding Father’s taste and the trends are just as alive today, and Tiffany agrees. “We are continuing to see a lean toward traditional design and layers of pattern, color and texture. With this trend, wallpaper is making its way out of powder baths only and into main spaces of the home again.”

This year, it’s not just the flat spaces getting all the attention.

“Curved lines are here,” says Larry Johnson of Gordon and Johnson Design. “I think we have the cookie-cutter ‘modern farmhouse’ movement to thank for the rebirth of curves.

That trend came with a lot of sharp edges and hard lines, like shiplap walls. Celebrities like Kim Kardashian encourage us to accentuate curves, and just like fashion, that translates into the continued on next page APRIL 2022

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While you’re contemplating adding curves to the mix, think about your mix of things generally. A blend of old and new is taking shape, says Linda Love of Bling Staging and Redesign. “As clients are refreshing their homes, there is a commitment to beloved pieces. No longer is it out with the old, in with the new; people are blending antiques and family pieces with their new pieces!”

Benjie McEntyre of Julia Hall Interiors sees more personalization of home spaces. “Clients are allowing themselves the luxury of self-indulgence more, not asking what other people are doing. People are choosing patterns and textures for their own sheer joy and dayto-day pleasure,” he says.

When it comes to home architecture, all designers are seeing a shift from the open floor plans. “We have Covid to thank for the decreased demand for open floor plans,” laughs Larry. “Think of Zoom calls with dogs barking, children appearing, and the occasional spouse photobombing. The more we work from home, the more we realize that dedicated spaces have great purpose, and we are sensing a shift toward traditional floor plans for renovations and new builds.”

As we finished our tour of Mount Vernon, I was thinking about how every space in this home had a distinct purpose. Looking at design trends in 2022, we are back to the basics with spaces with a purpose, inspiring with color palates, and using home design to express our personalities. So do like the Washingtons did: pick what you love and go with it!

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APRIL 1-22 Amelia Island Book Festival Silent Auction Items up for bid will include naming rights to a character in a book written by a New York Times bestselling author, a luxurious dream car experience, an awe-inspiring painting from a local artist, a two-night extravaganza courtesy of The Ritz-Carlton, and much more. For more info, visit ameliaislandbookfestival.org/auction.

APRIL 3 8th Street Pup Crawl Another Fernandina Main Street event promising to be fun for all. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Businesses will provide discounts, drink specials and treats for the four-legged. Participating businesses include Cat’s Angels, Mocama Brewing, Red Bones Dog Bakery, Beech Street Grill, Marlin & Barrel, Be’wiched Food Truck, Pup Cycle, Fairy Tales, First Love Brewing, and Al JUlz. Tickets $20 in advance, $25 at the door.

Free shuttles will be running during the event.

Participants must be 21. Registration begins at First Love at 11 a.m. To purchase tickets , please visit fernandinamainstreet.com/event-calendar/ pup-crawl.

APRIL 5, 7, 12, 14, 19, 21, 26, 28 West Coast Swing and Waltz Ballroom On Amelia offers Two for Tuesday group classes on Amelia Island with Bachata at 7 p.m. followed by American Tango at 8 p.m.

Two for Tuesday classes are $15 for one class or $20 for both classes per person. A dance workshop is offered on Thursdays on Amelia Island from 7-8:30 p.m.; Thursday classes are $15 per person. Ballroom On Amelia is located at 1897 Island Walkway at RAD Studios; no partner or reservation is required. For more info, contact us at (904) 624.0886, visit our website at www.ballroomonmelia.com or Facebook.

APRIL 8 Reception PAGG Plantation Artists Guild & Gallery invites the public to its new show debut, “Follow the Light”. The reception is from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Osprey Village is catering the event and the fund raiser is Walk To End Alzheimer’s. 94 Amelia Village Circle in the Omni Amelia Island Plantation shops. Gallery hours are Monday 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., Tuesday 9 a.m. -1 p.m., Wednesday through Saturday 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., and Sunday 1 p.m.-5 p.m. For more info, call (904) 432-1750, visit paggart.com, or Facebook at Plantation Artists’ Guild & Gallery.

APRIL 9 Community Easter Celebration First Presbyterian Church and Memorial United Methodist will partner for a Spring

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Festival and Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 9 from 10 a.m. -1 p.m. Enjoy giant slides, hot dogs, Easter crafts, Kona Ice, egg hunts, and more.

Located at 9 North 6th Street. The event is free and open to the public.

APRIL 22 Trunk Show Event at Lindys

APRIL 10 Dance Series at Sadler Ranch

APRIL 22 The Party of the Year

Crescendo Amelia presents the sounds of a classic big band with a modern flair, offering a variety of music from the 1920s through the 2000s. Ticketing options are available online including student, senior, and reserved VIP tables. For more information, visit www. crescendoamelia.com or call (904) 878-0037.

The event is held 4 -7 p.m. Sadler Ranch is located at 869 Sadler Road.

APRIL 13 Meet Your Neighbor Social Hour Once each month on the third Wednesday in the evening from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. Coffee and dessert or beer and wine at happy hour prices.

Browse books, look at art, buy those cards you keep forgetting or relax on the covered outdoor patio with acoustic musicians Kristin and Ed. For more information, call (904) 601-2118.

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APRIL 14-16, 21-24, 28-30, 5/1 Roald Dahl’s Matilda the Musical Amelia Community Theatre presents the Tony Award-winning Roald Dahl’s “Matilda the Musical,” with book by Dennis Kelly and music and lyrics by Tim Minchin. Matilda is a girl with imagination, wit, courage, and some special powers she uses to stand up to her evil headmistress. Performances are at 7:30 p.m. and 2 p.m. on April 24. Tickets are $30 for adults and $15 for students in the Main Stage theatre at 207 Cedar Street. The show is rated PG. Visit www.AmeliaCommunityTheatre.org or call (904) 261-6749 for tickets.

APRIL 16 The Gibson Brothers The Amelia Island Chamber Music Festival presents The Gibson Brothers. The Gibson Brothers, Leigh and Eric, are considered bluegrass legends who debuted on the Grand Ole Opry in 2003. Ring the Bell (written by Chet O’Keefe) won Song of the Year and Gospel Recorded Performance of the Year in 2010. The brothers debuted on Garrison Keillor’s A Prairie Home Companion in 2014. Performance begins at 7:30 p.m. at the Peck Center Gymnasium.

For tickets and more information www.aicmf. org or (904) 261-1779

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Presented by The Young Patrons of the AICMF. Zukerman Trio Concert ticket holders who are YP Members will enjoy complimentary wine & beer at The Ritz-Carlton before the concert.

Members will also receive a discount on concert tickets, as well as discounted dining at The Ritz and a special room rate the night of April 22nd.

YP is for adults ages 21-50. The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island, 6:30 p.m. To purchase tickets or more information, visit www.aicmf.org or call (904) 261-1779.

APRIL 23 Swingin’ Jazz, Wine, and Dance Party Get in the groove at the Amelia Island Jazz Festival’s exciting new spring event, Swingin’ Jazz, Wine & Dance Party, held at Courtyard

by Marriott from 7 – 10 p.m. Feel great grooves, enjoy a complimentary glass of wine with hors d’oeuvres, and dance the night away to the dynamic sounds of the Les DeMerle Jazz Quartet featuring Bonnie Eisele. Tickets available at www.ameliaislandjazzfestival.com or in person at The UPS Store at Island Walk Shopping Center.

APRIL 23, 24 Metanoia Writers Retreat On Saturday, the workshop goes from 11:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Sunday from 1 until 3:30 p.m., the schedule is poetry readings, haiku theater presentation and open mic to end the day. Please email metanoiaretreat@gmail.com or call (904) 601-2118 for more information or to sign up for open mic. Story & Song Bookstore Bistro, 1430 Park Avenue. info@storyandsongbookstore.com

APRIL 29, 30, AND MAY 1 Isle of Eight Flag Shrimp Festival The Annual Isle of Eight Flags Shrimp Festival features an array of activities for the entire family! The free admission Shrimp Festival offers boatloads of fresh seafood and shrimp dishes, all prepared by local non-profit and civic organizations. Located in the historic downtown business district, enjoy the eclectic assortment of retail shops, pubs, and restaurants. For complete event schedules, entertainment, details and vendor information, visit their website at www.shrimpfestival.com.

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Returning for its seventh year, this month’s Spring Wine Festival hosted by Amelia Island Wine Company and Bar Zin celebrates good food and wines from around the world.

BY KAREN MILLER • PHOTOS BY HOLLY CARLILE

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pring has sprung on Amelia Island, and what better way to celebrate the season than with good food and wine! On April 23, the Spring Wine Festival hosted by Amelia Island Wine Company and Bar Zin Restaurant returns to Amelia Island’s south end. This year’s event will be the seventh Wine Festival hosted at Palmetto Walk Shopping Village, located at 4924 First Coast Highway. Over 300 people are expected to attend the event, so purchasing tickets in advance is highly recommended.

Last year, Bar Zin’s owner, Tim Seyda, reorganized his restaurant and his mission statement. “Our re-opening took us back to my original vision that I had 10-years ago,” says Seyda.

“We are going back to the basics, creating an extensive wine list to live up to the name as a wine bar, and bringing back the upscale comfort food in a tapas style menu. We moved Amelia Island Wine Company into our library room when we did our renovations, and together we’re able to host Spring and Fall Wine Festivals that celebrate wines from around the globe, along with some of our tapas and other menu items.”

Holly Carlile, manager of Amelia Island Wine Company, is excited for this year’s festival. “This event allows attendees to sample wines they’ve never tried before,” she says. “Whether you’re a new wine drinker or a seasoned oenophile, you’ll find many new and unusual varieties of wines and varietals.”

Carlile explains that a varietal wine is made primarily from a single named grape variety. “You may be familiar with varietals like Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, and Merlot; this is an opportunity to sample lesser-known grape varietals like Gruner Veltliner, Albarino, Cabernet Franc, and Barbera.”

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Company’s distributors. In addition to the tastings, wine experts will provide guests with information about the wines they’re sampling: the region where the grapes are grown, the history of the vineyards, and suggestions on how to pair the wines with various foods.

“We want our Spring Wine Festival to be fun for everyone,” says Carlile. “We know that wine can be intimidating to some, so we’re offering lots of wines at different price points. Some of our wines are extremely economical! This year, we’re also offering tastings of sweeter wines since many people prefer those flavors.

Some of the wineries are local, too, like Island Grove Wine Company, a winery located in Hawthorn, Florida.”

Spring Wine Festival will feature Oregon wines, including Pinot Noir from the Willamette Valley, along with Pinot Blanc, Pinot Gris. and Chardonnay. Also featured will be wine from the Bordeaux region of France, predominately red blends based from Merlot or Cabernet Sauvignon, along with some of Bordeaux’s white wines, like Graves Blanc and Vouvray.

The Spring Wine Festival will feature a tempting charcuterie board with cheeses, meats, and nibbles, in addition to a multitude of hors d’oeuvres provided by Bar Zin. Music will be provided by local saxophonist Ernest Gonzalez. The festival will be held on the front porches of Palmetto Walk, along with Bar Zin’s terrace, with lots of room for mingling, if you wish, or social distancing, if you prefer. The Nassau County Humane Society will also be at the festival, providing information on adoptions, along with some furry friends to meet and greet.

Tickets are $40 in advance and $50 on the day of the event. To purchase tickets, visit www.eventbrite.com/e/ amelia-island-wine-company-springwine-festival-tickets-258622596147.

Spring Wine Festival will be held on Saturday, April 23, from 1 to 4 p.m.

For more information, call Amelia Island Wine Company at (904) 3109255 or visit their website at www. ameliaislandwinecompany.com.

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When Covid restrictions drew them to Amelia Island, three aspiring opera singers started Amelia Island Opera to create performing opportunities for themselves and others.

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melia Island Opera Company is new to the island and joins an extraordinary selection of premium-level live entertainment, which includes the Amelia Island Chamber Music Festival, the Amelia Island Jazz Festival, and two outstanding community theaters, Amelia Community Theatre and the Amelia Musical Playhouse.

When three talented opera singers found themselves grounded by the Covid pandemic, they made their way to Amelia Island. Their careers demanded constant travel, but when the pandemic hit, they needed to create a home base. Each ended up on Amelia Island. Little did the trio know that they would soon form an opera company, which is now in its second season.

Robyn Marie Lamp, a Florida-based soprano, was in Boston. The day after the final dress rehearsal for her role in Bellini’s Norma with the Boston Lyric Opera, the entire cast received a phone call from the company that the production was canceled. She quickly left for Florida and a home with her mother. Reinventing herself, she performed socially-distanced concerts, live streams, and even sang from her porch in a neighborhood community event during Covid.

John Tibbetts was well on his way to realize his dream of singing opera, Broadway, and in choirs across the country.

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He was looking forward to back-to-back contracts with the Sarasota Opera Company and Palm Beach Opera. Meanwhile, his girlfriend, Victoria Isernia, was in New York appearing with local performance companies, teaching voice, and who was preparing to perform in the Utah Festival – Opera and Musical Theatre. John scooped up Victoria and headed for Amelia Island and his mother.

The two quickly found jobs on the island. John is a familiar face at Centre Street’s Ciao restaurant and Jimmy John’s.

Victoria might be seen at Talbots. The two also teach piano and voice lessons. A true romantic, John proposed to Victoria at Ciao, where he is a singing waiter. All three founders of Amelia Opera sing in the choir of the Amelia Plantation Chapel.

The three agree that COVID delivered an unanticipated opportunity. Responding to community interest, they scheduled their first joint performance at Amelia Plantation Chapel in August 2021. They delivered a little bit of Broadway and a little bit of classical opera and thoroughly charmed their audience. More recently, Amelia Island Opera chose to feature John and Victoria in a two-day Valentine’s Day concert series (Story and Song and the Amelia Plantation Chapel). Popular continued on next page APRIL 2022

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The founders will coordinate the newly formed Amelia Island Opera company while pursuing their careers.

Back on the road, John and Victoria will be performing at the Utah Festival – Opera & Musical Theatre this summer.

The two will play challenging roles in operas that include Bizet’s Carmen, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, and Mozart’s The Magic Flute. John will be featured as the baritone soloist for Carl Orff’s famous cantata, Carmina Burana.

Robyn’s upcoming performances include singing the title role in Tosca for Gulfshore Opera, Mozart’s Requiem with the Palm Beach Symphony, and soprano solos in Verdi’s Requiem at Carnegie Hall with the Masterwork Chorus in October.

Several island events are planned.

“Seeing the community so passionately support us during our concert series fuels our desire to continue to offer creative programming,” says John.

Amelia Island Opera is dedicated to bringing high-quality music to the greater Amelia Island community. The organization is positioned to begin planning fuller seasons, with talks of community-involved arts programming and even a full opera production.

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ravishing rosalinda With spring and its warm weather officially here, now is a great time to add new plants and trees to your landscape, like Rosalinda Indian Hawthorne and High Five Purple.

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arch came in like a lamb, then the lion took over, but the lamb persevered and now we officially have spring, with clear sailing into summer!

While visiting family in Stuart, I saw the most beautiful, fragrant tree, full of dark pink blooms that stood out against the bright bronzy new growth. It was breathtaking, and finally I realized I was looking at the beautiful Rosalinda Indian Hawthorne. This robust small tree blooms from spring to summer, and it’s really a sight to behold. This is an oldie but goodie, an evergreen, and it can grow 12 to 14 feet in height and about 10 feet in width. It is disease- and pest-resistant and heat- and salt-tolerant.

Rosalinda will perform well in sun to part-shade, so you can use it as a hedge, an accent plant, in mass plantings, or as a privacy planting. This is a must-have for those that want a showstopper or just something beautiful to brighten up the landscape and catch the eye.

Keeping with this year’s color palette by Panatone, , there is a new Buddleia named High Five Purple.

This is a long-blooming, compact bush

TIP OF T HE M O N T H Now is the time to fertilize your acid-loving plants like Azaleas, Camellias, Gardenias, and Hydrangeas. Don’t forget to start fertilizing your roses once a month, too.

Most shrubs can be fertilized now along with your lawn.

(3 feet high by 3 feet wide) that attracts the butterflies with its double purple fragrant blooms, which continue from spring through the fall. It is noninvasive and produces little to no seeds.

High Five is a great new addition for your garden, and it should be available in garden centers this year. It will grab your attention, it did mine.

High Five makes a great accent, border, or container planting, and in mass makes quite a statement. Droughttolerant and easy to care for, it is longerblooming than other Buddleia plants.

Cut it back hard in early spring when fertilizing is suggested and enjoy this new plant in full sun to full shade. Butterflies will flock to this one!

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Another new Southern Living PP plant is the Heart Throb Hydrangea, a magnificent variety that will grab your attention. The blooms on this beauty are dark red and edged in green. As it ages, it turns to green with hints of red for a memorable look over the 3 seasons.

This compact grower is great for small gardening spaces, maturing to a 3-foot by 3-foot rounded, mounding beauty. Heart Throb will bloom on both the old and the new wood, and after a late frost, it will still bloom. It requires no pruning. You can plant in part sun to shade, use it as a foundation planting, border, statement, or just enjoy the foliage and color of the blooms. They make wonderful cut flowers for any arrangement. Easy care, disease- and pest-resistant, I want one of these in my garden.

The above plants should be available in stores this spring. If you can’t find the Southern Living plants you’re looking for, you can always order directly from Southern Living online.

If you have any questions, email me at bamorrell33@gmail.com. In the meantime, Happy Gardening!

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EATING SCENE

Burlingame Restaurant Creating complex flavors with local, seasonal ingredients and CIA-trained technique, Chef Chad Livingston offers artistic, elegant presentations of traditional favorites.

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ere’s a quick guide on enjoying everything Burlingame has to offer. First, make a reservation. Despite all the seating in the meandering rooms of the lovely 1940’s house on South 5th Street in downtown Fernandina, a table at Burlingame Restaurant is much sought-after. Early on a Wednesday evening, we thought we would miss the rush, but my friend, Patti Burch, and I watched as the porch filled up, as did the glass room where we were settled.

Next, chat with your server, who has the good fortune to work at a restaurant where staff is treasured. Creating community is important to Chef Chad Livingston, so he nourishes the staff with a Culinary Institute of America (CIA) tradition of Family Meal, a small, healthy supper to start each evening, where staff learns about ingredients on the night’s menu and nurtures their group bond. Said our server, Calley: “This is the calmest kitchen I’ve ever worked in, and I’ve been in this business for 30 years!”

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Don’t expect a typical citrus-and-rice treatment for fish here, for Chef is at ease with complexity for heartier fishes. He makes familiar ingredients like corn, mushroom, sausage, furikake, potatoes, squash, horseradish, bacon, spinach, beet, carrot, and broccoli extraordinary. Our evening at Burlingame began with Brussels Sprouts and Grilled Octopus. Brussels sprouts are popular on restaurant menus now, but Burlingame makes theirs stand out, with cranberries, pecan, and bacon vinaigrette. Burlingame’s octopus also has a wow factor. Instead of sliced and sauced, this octopus is whole, large, and meaty. Perfectly charred, the tentacle rests on lovely flavor- and colorsmears. My vegetarian meal was an Eggless Cornmeal Souffle with Tomato, Corn, and Spinach with Fried Parsnip Chips. Each flavor stood out, with the smeared sauces enhancing and balancing one another.

Finally, dessert. Patti’s Crème Brulee was wellberried and crunchy. Having worked in French restaurants in the 1980’s, I love unusual presentations like that of my Lemon Pie. Traditional lemon meringue pie is deconstructed into its elements and reassembled to accentuate individual flavors: toasty meringue, tart filling, sweet blackberry compote, and salty Ritz crumbles.

If it seems that Chef Livingston is doing everything right, it may be because of Burlingame’s origin: how Eric and Deb paired with Chad and Lauren Livingston is a story of its own that you can read on the website, but, in short, they designed and opened in March 2016 with the goal of being together five years, after which Chad and Lauren would take over. Add one year for Covid, and this is what is happening right now! Eric and Deb worked tirelessly on every detail to get Burlingame just right, and now Chad and Lauren have the skills to keep it going. This is why making a reservation should be your first step.

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DINING GUIDE Amelia Island Coffee ~ For more than 16 years, Amelia Island Coffee has been a welcoming place to meet. This family-owned business features friendly service, locally roasted single-source coffee, cold brew, select organic teas and freshly baked pastries, pies and cakes. Breakfast and lunch are served all day, along with small plates and appetizers in the evening. You’ll find a selection of mainstream and craft beers along with varietal wines, as well as ice cream, milkshakes, frappes, fruit smoothies and frozen lemonade. The ambiance of a 100-year-old building is enhanced by outdoor, pet-friendly dining.

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

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Amelia Island Brewing Company ~ 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. AIBC is a brewery infused gastropub, or a brewpub with great food, something like that - just stop in, grab a bite and a sip, you’ll see. We are doing it our way, the right way, for you and for this Island.

Bar Zin ~ Our philosophy at Bar Zin is quite simple: create a fun relaxed upbeat indoor/outdoor atmosphere where friends and families can enjoy creative, fresh American bistro cuisine. We offer a diverse beverage menu of great wines, local brews, and Saki martinis.

When possible, we source from local farmers, local products, and local businesses to create a farm-to-table style menu. Our vision is to create a neighborhood atmosphere where everyone will feel welcome; a place where everyone will have a relaxing and fun time. barzin-bistro-winebar.com. Lunch, dinner, Sunday brunch. Major credit cards. 4924 First Coast Hwy at Palmetto Walk Shopping Village. (904) 310-6620.

Brett’s Waterway Cafe ~ The only restaurant on the island where you can dine overlooking the Intracoastal Waterway, Brett’s offers a wide choice of seafood, chicken and beef with daily specials both at lunch and dinner. The view of the water, the impeccable service and the refined ambiance will enhance your dining pleasure. The large rectangular bar overlooking the Fernandina Harbor Marina is a pleasant place to enjoy a drink. At the marina on Front Street. (904) 261-2660. Open 7 days, Mon-Sat. Burlingame ~ In the historic district just off Centre Street at 20 South 5th Street, this restaurant offers seasonally inspired modern American food with a twist.

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

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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

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& Holidays). Lounge Menu & Port Flights. Incredible Whole Alaskan King Crab 6-10 lb. average. Full dessert menu and after-dinner cordials. Lounge opens at 5 pm, dinner at 6 pm, Closed Tuesdays. Young Adult menu available. Reservations highly recommended. Private wine room holds 12 & private dining room up to 50.

Resort casual. 802 Ash Street. (904) 310-6049. Make reservations online at AmeliaIslandDavids.com.

España ~ Featuring Old World cuisine from Portugal and Spain, España offers an intriguing menu in a comfortably elegant atmosphere in downtown Fernandina Beach. Owner/chef Roberto Pestana serves mouthwatering tapas like Grouper Ceviche, Portobello al La España, and Shrimp with Garlic, all served with España’s homemade bread. Entrees include a classic Seafood Paella, and a variety of fresh local seafood and meats. España also features an extensive wine list and an excellent homemade sangria. Available for private parties.

Reservations recommended. Major credit cards. Open 7 days. (904) 261-7700. 22 South 4th Street.

Fancy Sushi ~ We serve fine Japanese cuisine from our Hibachi grill, the best Tempura and the tastiest Teriyaki this side of Tokyo. We give you all the fine foods with friendly service. Come by and give us a visit and we’ll serve you with smiles and the freshest sushi that you won’t find anywhere but here at Fancy Sushi. Open 7 days.

(904) 261-9855. 1478 Sadler Rd. Florida House Inn ~ Southern cooking at its finest at Leddy’s Porch. Menu includes Southern Salads, Sandwiches, Buttermilk Fried Chicken, Collard Greens, and much more. Black Board specials daily. Open for brunch Wed. – Fri. from 11am – 2:30pm and Sat. – Sun. 10am – 2:30pm. The Mermaid Bar at The Florida House Inn is open Mon. – Sat. at 5pm. Daily drink specials and Open Mic every other Thursday night. 22 South Third Street, (904)491-3322.

Joe’s 2nd Street Bistro ~ Located in historic downtown Fernandina, Joe’s 2nd Street Bistro serves innovative cuisine in a relaxed, island atmosphere. Enjoy fresh seafood, game, and specialty dishes in a charming 1903 home, or outside in a New Orleans-inspired courtyard.

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

Open seven days.

Lagniappe Restaurant ~ [“lan-yap”] One of Jacksonville Magazine’s Top 50 Restaurants and voted #1 Chef and #1 Amelia Island Restaurant by “Best in the 904” voters across NE Florida! From the melting-pot culinary heritage of Charleston, New Orleans, and Savannah comes Lagniappe, where you can always expect a little something more. Chef-owner Brian Grimley’s respect for Southern tradition, culinary curiosity, and a quarterdecade’s experience in Virginia’s Tidewater District shine through a delectable line-up of evolving charcuterie selections, house-smoked meats, and seafood must-haves like po’ boys, salmon brûlée, and the occasional whole fried fish! Dig in with loved ones over wine, considered cocktails, and curated bourbons in a refined yet relaxed atmosphere. Open daily, 11am–10pm; Happy Hour 3pm–6pm; Sunday Southern Breakfast 10am–3pm.

4810 First Coast Hwy. lagniappeamelia.com The Mustard Seed Cafe ~ Located inside Nassau Health Foods, The Mustard Seed is Amelia Island’s only organic eatery and juice bar, with an extensive, eclectic menu featuring vegetarian and vegan items. Daily specials include local seafood, organic chicken and fresh organic produce. Salads, wraps, sandwiches, and soups are available—all prepared with The Mustard Seed’s impeccable style. Popular items are chicken or veggie quesadillas, grilled mahi or salmon over mixed greens and tuna melt with Swiss cheese and tomato. Open for breakfast and lunch, Mon - Sat., 8 am - 3pm, and 10am - 2pm on Sun. NassauHealthFoods.net. 833 T. J. Courson Rd. (904) 277-3141.

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

Sliders Seaside Grill ~ The Caribbean on Amelia Island!

Exotic seafood and steaks served to order are the specials of the house. Enjoy a beautiful oceanfront view inside, or on the patio, located steps from the beach. Open daily for lunch & dinner. 1998 S. Fletcher Ave. at Sadler Rd. (next to the roundabout). (904) 277-6652.

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

Enjoy favorites like a genuine Bronx bagel, quiche, Ina Garten’s chicken salad, and seasonal specials made with fresh, local ingredients. Organic coffee, Rishi tea, rose lemonade, beer and wine also available. Monday-Saturday 10am to 2pm, Sunday 11am to 2pm. 1430 Park Avenue at the 14th St. entrance to Amelia Park. (904) 601-2118.

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

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

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

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

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

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Stately charm with boundless views Live very comfortably on the middle floor, with plenty of space for family and guests upstairs and down. A hallmark of this property is its excellent condition, with recent replacements and current appeal throughout. Flex-space recreation room, 5th bedroom and large loft.

Incredible view from the upper floor balcony and power-rise screens on the lower balcony and walk-out porch. The automobile enthusiast will love the garage basement with workshop and storage areas. The private irrigation well is an added plus to keep the lovely grounds in top condition. Call today for your personal tour!

For more information on this exceptional property, please call Claudia Watts with Coldwell Banker The Amelia Group at (904) 556-4000.

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NATURAL BEAUTY, TIMELESS TRADITIONS, AND 13 MILES OF PRISTINE BEACHES.

1571 W COASTAL OAKS CIRCLE 3 Bed | 2 Bath | 1,716 Sq. Ft. SOLD FOR $692,000

This like-new home offers upgrades like coffer ceilings in the family room, quartz countertops, plantation shutter window treatments and more. Enjoy beautiful views from the screened in lanai. Just a short distance from the beautiful beaches of Amelia Island, historic downtown district, local hospitals, and YMCA.

3350 S FLETCHER AVENUE #5G 3 Bed | 2 Bath | 1,412 Sq. Ft. SOLD FOR $800,000

Absolutely stunning, completely renovated 3 bedroom 2 bath oceanfront condo. New appliances and new furnishings throughout. Spectacular ocean views from this 5th floor unit! Perfect to watch the sunrise from the expansive private balcony. The perfect second home or investment property.

Located at Omni Amelia Island Resort | 10 Amelia Village Circle | Amelia Island, FL 32034 (904) 277-5980 | (800) 874-0322 | AmeliaIslandRealEstate.net | aiprealestate@realestateamelia.com Danny Leeper, licensed real estate broker. ©Amelia Island Real Estate Services. All rights reserved. Amelia Island Real Estate Services is a registered trademark licensed to Omni Hotels & Resorts. 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.

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3407 Sea March Road

86245 Meadowfields Bluff

3 BEDS | 3 BATHS | 1710 SF | $650,000

6 BEDS | 6/1 BATHS | 4894 SF | $1,185,000

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Just Sold

5422 First Coast Highway

1711 S. 15th Street

COMMERCIAL | $1,750,000

4 BEDS | 2 BATHS | 1854 SF | $635,000

Available

Listed & Sold

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9294 Heckscher Drive

2804 Turtle Shores Drive

4 BEDS | 4 BATHS | 4702 SF | $2,650,000

4 BEDS | 4 BATHS | 4643 SF | $750,000

Newly Listed by Nick Burke

Buyers Represented by Charity Hahaj

128 Sea Marsh Road

2221 Sadler Road

3 BEDS | 3/1 BATHS | 2423 SF | $979,000

COMMERCIAL | 75 x 400 LOT | $800,000

Newly Listed by Nick Burke

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Experience Waterfront Living on the St. Johns River

9294 Heckscher Drive, Jacksonville 4 BEDS | 4 BATHS | 5600 SF | .78 ACRES This custom designed home is perfect for entertaining and water lovers alike. This home is a boater’s dream with deep water acess, large stationary dock, electric boat lift and floating dock. Expansive views of the river demonstrate the uniqueness of this home and its location.

Contact me for more information.

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150 LONG POINT DRIVE 4 Bedroom, 4.5 Bath, 5,687 square feet

Claudia Watts BROKER-EXECUTIVE claudia.watts@coldwellbanker.com 904.556.4000 www.claudiawatts.com

Kathy Garland REALTOR kathyg@bellsouth.net 904-556-5744 THE CLAUDIA WATTS TEAM

4856 First Coast Highway, Ste 2

Stately Long Point. Stunning curb appeal opens to brick drive & front porch leading to double-door glass entry. Impressive interior features oak wood & stone floors, en suite bedrooms, Anderson windows & doors, volume ceilings, Plantation shutters, elevator, and golf views from the wrap-around balcony. Primary bedroom suite has whirlpool tub, doorless shower, dual vanities and walk-in closets. Kitchen boasts granite tops, island, Sub-zero refrigeration, 6-burner gas cooktop, wine chiller in butler pantry, and a 2nd dishwasher. Four HVAC’s, Endless pool with heat & cover(s), garage basement with room for 4 vehicles plus 2 large work shop & storage spaces. Live comfortably on the middle floor with room for guests upstairs & downstairs. MLS#98802 $2,650,000

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1535 PIPER DUNES PLACE

1107 BEACH WALKER VILLA

96131 SWEETBRIAR LANE

Outstanding ocean and beach vistas from this 3rd floor 3BR/3BA Piper Dunes Villa in Amelia Island Plantation. Master Bedroom, Dining Room, Kitchen and Living Room all overlooking the beautiful Atlantic Ocean. Spacious oceanfront balcony. Single car garage with storage.

JUST LISTED $2,095,000 MLS#98448

Oceanfront 4BR/3BA Villa located on Omni's Amelia Island Resort, offered fully furnished. Beach Walker Villas are known as a popular family favorite and is also known as an excellent investment with outstanding short term rental potential.

Just steps to the oceanfront pool.

JUST LISTED $995,000 MLS#98671

Beautiful 3BR/2BA home and 900 square foot heated and cooled Metal garage/ outbuild in Glen Laurel. Fantastic opportunity to have all your boats/RV's/ Toys on your property. This split bedroom home design features vaulted 10 ft ceilings in the living room and kitchen. 3/4 Acre.

REDUCED $499,000 MLS#97751

95045 BERMUDA DRIVE

717 OCEAN CLUB PLACE

97439 BLACKBEARDS WAY

Beautiful 3BR/2.5BA home in Amelia National!! Featuring a one story home located on a .38 acre lot which backs up to conservation area, Well appointed kitchen with quartz counter tops, 42 inch maple cabinets, glass mullions, SS appliances, gas range, 18” tile, gas FP, 10 foot ceilings.

JUST LISTED $549,000 MLS#998614

Ocean Club Villa at Amelia Island Plantation. This 6th floor oceanfront 4BR/ 4BA villa offers incredible views of the Atlantic Ocean, pristine beach, community pool and an endless vista.

Convenient location just steps to the Ocean Club Clubhouse.

PENDING MLS#97133

BOATERS PARADISE!! Unbelievable opportunity to own a 3BR/2BA deep water home with the most amazing waterfront sunrises and sunsets!!! This home features: private dock that can fit up to a 50’ boat, 4 car heated and cooled 1222 square foot garage, pool, and full home generator.

REDUCED $995,000 MLS#97333

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

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1732 N. FLETCHER AVENUE LARGEST OCEANFRONT PARCEL ON AMELIA ISLAND! RARE 100’ W X 222’ D

416 ASH STREET COMMERCIAL | ZONED C-3 CORNER LOT

96268 PARK PLACE 4BR/4.5BA PRIVATE PARK

307 9TH STREET ZONED R-2 | 50X100 HIGH AND DRY

109 S 8TH STREET ZONED C-3 | 50X100 DOWNTOWN FERNANDINA

96510 BLACKROCK ROAD WATERFRONT ESTATE 5BR/4.5BA | ELEVATOR

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5064 Outrigger Dr. Summer Beach Oceanfront Villa $1,463,793

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

100 OCEAN PLACE 4776 AMELIA ISLAND PARKWAY

RARE to market 3 bed, 3 bath, 6th floor oceanfront villa on southern end of building 3. Fully furnished, ideal for investment with strong rental history. 10 ft. volume ceilings, laminate f looring in all living areas. New cabinets, quartz counter tops, and appliances installed in 2018. Enjoy the spacious covered porch with sweeping oceanfront views, 2 community pools. Owners can have pets, membership to golf club of Amelia Island available, next door to Ritz Carlton Hotel. Includes a private one car garage! MLS 98622 $1,895,00

SOLD

96588 Soap Creek Dr. Oyster Bay Harbour Marshfront Vacant Lot $249,900

FOR SALE

96214 Park Pl. Oyster Bay Harbour Vacant Lot $200,000

1405 Park Avenue, Suite 102, Amelia Island www.closewithcolleen.com

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

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BIG TOYA’S KOSHER GARLIC DILL PICKLES Ingredients Black peppercorns Pickling cucumbers White granulated Fresh dill weed sugar Fresh cilantro Kosher salt Fresh garlic cloves White vinegar Coriander seeds Water Yellow mustard seeds

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Pickle Party! ver the past few months, my husband and I have been adding more pickles to our daily diet. Having had a rich upbringing in the Pennsylvania Dutch “seven sweets and seven sours” way of eating, we’ve rediscovered the delight and balance of pickles with our meals. My nemesis, however, has always been dill pickles, which I can never seem to get quite right.

Recently, I contacted a pickle expert, La Toya Wells, to teach me the art of making perfect pickles. La Toya, who grew up in Old Town Fernandina, has loved pickles since she was a child; in fact, they were her favorite food.

But she didn’t start making pickles until she found out her sister was pregnant. “She was craving pickles, and I wanted to make some for her. I began experimenting with different recipes,” says La Toya. “The pickles came out so good, I started making them for other family members and friends.”

8-10 medium carrots, peeled and cut into strips 8-12 sprigs dill 1.5 cup white vinegar

La Toya’s love for pickles spurned her to start a cottage industry called Big Toya’s Pickles. “What started out as a home hobby became a side business for me,” says La Toya. “I love experimenting with different herbs and seasonings.”

The key to success, according to La Toya, is to shop for only the freshest ingredients; La Toya scours markets all around Fernandina and Jacksonville for the perfect cucumbers.

There are lots of other veggies that can be pickled, too. We’ve had success with pickled carrots, dilled green beans, and even pickled jalapenos. Having several jars of pickles in the fridge means we can add color and crunch to all of our meals, along with our cheese trays and charcuterie boards.

Good pickles take about two weeks to ferment, so make them ahead before you plan your “pickle party.” The following recipes make great hostess gifts, too!

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You can use the 2/3 vinegar to 1/3 water ratio. Add the salt and sugar to your liking.

Heat until brine comes to a simmer and the salt and sugar has dissolved. Allow the brine to cool. Add the brine to the Mason jar, making sure everything is covered with the brine. Close the jar, making sure the lid is secure and tight. Refrigerate for two weeks before eating.

QUICK PICKLED CARROTS Ingredients

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Preparation Grab a quart-size Mason jar, add the pickle spears or slices, yellow mustard seeds, black peppercorns, garlic, cilantro, dill weed, and coriander seeds. Add water and vinegar to a medium pot to begin your pickle brine.

4 cloves garlic 4 tsp. Kosher salt 2 tsp. dill seeds 1/2 tsp. black peppercorns

Preparation Bring a medium pot of water to a boil.

Add carrots and cook for about 3 minutes.

Remove them and immerse in an ice water bath. Layer dill sprigs, garlic, and carrots in a glass jar. Mix 3 cups water, vinegar, salt, dill seeds, and peppercorns in the saucepan.

Bring to a boil to dissolve salt. Cool, then pour brine over carrots in the jar. Refrigerate for 1-2 weeks for best flavor.

PERFECT PICKLED JALAPENOS Ingredients 2/3 cup white vinegar 1/2 onion, sliced 1 Tbsp. Kosher salt 1 tsp. black peppercorns 1 tsp. coriander seeds 5 large jalapenos, sliced Preparation Place vinegar, 2/3 cup water, onion, salt, coriander, and peppercorns in a saucepan.

Bring to a boil and let cool. Place jalapenos in a pint jar, then pour brine over, cap, and refrigerate for 1-2 weeks. These are great on pizza and in sub sandwiches.

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