Amelia Islander - May 2016

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ISLANDER MAY 2016

the 19th annual

Shrimp Festival recipe issue

Shrimp Caprese with Watermelon Jam from Joe’s 2nd Street Bistro

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It is a source of local pride that Fernandina Beach

Philip Kelly Deana Basile Kelly Publishers and Editors

is the birthplace of

Tom Barrett Art Director

the modern shrimp industry, and the

Mark O’Day Advertising Sales

venerable shrimp is a local favorite.

Contributing Writers Dickie Anderson, Theresa Duncan, Jim Ewing, Kate Harris, Karen Miller, Betty Morrell, Julie Simmons

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One of the largest events in the entire Southeast, the Isle of Eight Flags Shrimp Festival returns to Amelia Island each spring, always on the first weekend of May. With crowds exceeding 100,000 visitors, the Shrimp Festival is a high point on the Amelia Island calendar and a great event for the entire community. It is a source of local pride that Fernandina Beach is the birthplace of the modern shrimp industry, and while the shrimp boat fleet is smaller today, the venerable shrimp is a local favorite.

If you are a visitor to Amelia Island and you’ve never experienced Shrimp Festival, mark your calendar for next year. The festival is a fun-filled weekend for the whole family. It traditionally kicks off with the Pirate Parade on Thursday evening, continues with Friday’s Downtown Merchants’ Sidewalk Sale, and rolls that evening into live entertainment and delicious food – including a variety of shrimp dishes – the annual Pirate Invasion, and a fireworks display over the harbor. Saturday and Sunday bring the festival’s highly-regarded fine arts and crafts show, more food and entertainment, and all sorts of fun contests. As we note each year, much of the food at the festival is sold by local churches and service organizations, which use the food booths each year to raise much-needed funds to support their efforts. Sunday brings the traditional blessing of the fleet, which is actually how the festival got started over fifty years ago. We extend our heartfelt thanks to all the volunteers who make the Shrimp Festival such a great event each year.

We at the Islander celebrate shrimp each year in May with our Shrimp Festival recipe issue, in which we share some mouth-watering shrimp recipes from our favorite local restaurants. We are grateful, along with our readers, that our talented local chefs are happy to share with us their boundless creativity on the subject of shrimp. And we are amazed each year to discover so many new and fabulous ways to serve shrimp! Of course, when you’re not in the mood to cook, you can always find these and many other delicious dishes at these outstanding Amelia Island restaurants.

Also this month, Julie Simmons introduces us to some members of the Fernandina Beach High School Class of 2016, an accomplished group of young men and women who take a strong sense of community out into the world; we look at the history of real-life pirates, long associated with the festivities of Shrimp Festival, on Amelia Island; we present another one of the “Great Homes of Fernandina” from Dickie Anderson; enjoy a “Backyard Adventure” to nearby St. Marys, Georgia and Cumberland Island; and so much more.

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

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11 Cover Story 2016 AMELIA ISLANDER MAGAZINE SHRIMP FESTIVAL RECIPE ISSUE

Amelia Island celebrates the Isle of Eight Flags Shrimp Festival each year on the first weekend of May. To honor our favorite crustacean, we offer our annual Shrimp Festival recipe issue and share some fabulous shrimp recipes from the island’s best restaurants. Enjoy!

Shrimp Española from La Mancha Restaurant

35 Setting Sail

41 Amelia Island Pirates

As the Fernandina Beach High School Class of 2016 prepares to set sail into the world, they take happy memories and a strong sense of community with them.

Celebrated in the island’s annual Isle of Eight Flags Shrimp Festival, pirates have a long history on Amelia Island, even ruling Fernandina for a short time.

47 Great Homes of Fernandina A mix of architectural styles, Villa las Palmas is one of the island’s bride houses, built by lumberman Nathanial Borden for his young bride from New York.

76 Backyard Adventure A short drive from Amelia Island, the town of St. Marys, Georgia has a restored waterfront, interesting museums, and offers ferry service to Cumberland Island.

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ABOUT THE COVER

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

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Galleries & Antiques Amelia’s art galleries & antique stores

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In the Neighborhood Profiles of area businesses and organizations

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Beach Combing Great shopping on Amelia Island

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Maps of the Island and downtown, with telephone numbers

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Tide Table Tides at the Amelia River

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Around Town What’s happening around Amelia Island

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Snapshots Islanders out and about

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In the Garden With plants like Orange Plume, Firecracker Fern, and Milkweed, you’ll lure lots of hummingbirds and Monarch butterflies into your garden.

Shrimp Caprese with Watermelon Jam from Joe’s 2nd Street Bistro.

Photo by William Raser.

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Island Home After a call from realtor, Dr. Hal London bought the historic Lohman House, which he transformed into the perfect place for his home and practice.

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Eating Scene With tables on the sand and great views from its oceanfront deck, Sandy Bottoms Beach Bar & Grill delivers great appetizers, specialty cocktails, and delicious seafood.

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Open House Premium real estate offerings on and around Amelia Island

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the 19th annual

Shrimp Festival recipe issue

PHOTOS BY WILLIAM RASER

The Picnic Basket Shrimp Salad

Large Fernandina Beach 21/25 shrimp Old Bay Seasoning Fresh dill Capers Hard boiled farm eggs, chopped Finely chopped sweet Spanish onion Finely chopped celery Freshly squeezed lemon juice Steam shrimp, seasoned with Old Bay. Toss all ingredients with a spoonful of mayonnaise and serve.

29 South Restaurant

Garden Spring Veggie & Shrimp Salad with Kalamata Olive Vinaigrette Mayport shrimp Baby tomatoes Red onion Pea tendrils

Radishes Kalamata olive vinaigrette

Sauté Mayport shrimp. Combine veggies from the 29 South garden. Top with shrimp and drizzle with Kalamata Olive Vinaigrette.

Bar Zin Bistro and Wine Bar Shrimp Vadouvan

CauliŴower Asparagus Roasted garlic lemon butter sauce

Sprouts Pickled carrots Angel hair pasta

Serve cauliŴower, asparagus, and sprouts with Roasted Garlic Lemon Sauce over angel hair pasta, with pickled carrots on top.

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Pulpo Leo To cook the baby octopus: Have a bowl for an ice water bathbprepared on the side.b Bring one gallon water to boil with 2 tablespoon salt. Add one carrot, 1 onion, 3 bay leaves, 2 celery stalks, and a tablespoon of black peppercorns. When broth is at full boil, addb the baby octopus for 10 minutes.bRemove with a colander and submerge into iced water. Drain and set aside.

To cook the potato: Bring one gallon water, 2 tablespoons of salt, and 2 threads of saffron to boil.bAdd peeled potatoes untilbcooked through.bDrain and set aside.

Cook the jumbo shrimp and above prepared baby octopus on a Ŵatb grill or on a non-stick pan. Add Goya sazon tob taste.

Cafe Karibo and the Karibrew

Layer potato slices on the plate.bAdd the baby octopus andb shrimp. Garnish with edible Ŵowers, micro greens, and a light herb pesto or olive oil.

Shrimp Taquitos with Mole and Jalapeno Aioli 8 corn tortillas 1 ½ lb local shrimp 1 Tbsp minced garlic 1 Tbsp grated ginger 1 jalapeno pepper 1/4 Cup chopped cilantro 1/2 Cup olive oil Salt and pepper Oil for frying Marinate the shrimp in all the ingredients, except corn tortillas and frying oil. Let sit for 2 hours. Grill or cook shrimp in oven until done. Rough chop shrimp and place 2 tablespoons in center of each tortilla and roll up. Set aside. Heat a shallow amount of oil in a pan. When hot add taguitos, only a few at a time. Fry until crispy and reserve on paper towels. Serve with shredded romaine lettuce, diced tomatoes, Feta and jalapeno aioli, and molé sauce.

Crab Trap

Shrimp and Gritsb Flour Butter Chopped onions

Andouille sausage Olive oil Shrimp

Make a roux from Ŵour and butter until light brown.

Sauté chopped onions and Andouille sausage in olive oil until onions are clear. Add to roux. Add small amounts of water until you reach desired consistency. Add shrimp and sauté until cooked.

Serve over cheese grits.

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Burlingame

Shrimp and Grits 1/2 Cup Anson Mills Stone Ground Grits, cooked in cream until tender 3 jumbo Mayport shrimp, sautéed 2 oz rendered bacon lardons 1/4 bok choy, seared 1 oz red pepper jam 2 oz garlic cream sauce (pint of cream, 1/4 Cup garlic, 2 anchovies, 1/4 juiced lemon) Cook garlic cream sauce ingredients together until reduced by half and reserve. Render the bacon and then sauté shrimp in same pan. In another pan, sear the bok choy. In a Ŵat bowl, start with garlic cream sauce and then spoon a generous spoonful of grits on top, garnish with shrimp, bacon, and bok choy. Finish with red pepper jam.

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Snapper, Shrimp, and Roasted Corn Stone Ground Grits with Grape and Tomato Chutney 8-Line Snapper 4 Ɠlets 8-line snapper, skin-on and scaled 1 tsp kosher salt 1 tsp ground black pepper Lightly score snappers’ skin every quarter inch. Season both sides and sear in a hot sauté pan, skin side down.

Make sure Ɠsh does not stick. Once the Ɠlet begins to curl up and lightly brown, place in a 500 degree oven for 5 minutes. Flip the Ɠlets and let it continue to cook off heat.

Pickled Shrimp 8 - 16/20 peeled and deveined shrimp 2 qts water 1 Cup white wine 1 orange 2 lemons

3 cloves garlic 2 sprigs fresh thyme 1 Cup pickling spice 2 Tbsps kosher salt 4 black peppercorns

Combine all ingredients except shrimp and boil for 30 minutes. Let cool in refrigerator, and then add raw shrimp to the brine. Place back into the refrigerator. After 6 hours, remove from the brine and pat dry. Sauté shrimp in a pan.

Layer plate with grits, snapper, chutney, and shrimp.

For grits and chutney recipes, go to ameliaislander.com.

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Grilled Shrimp Bruschetta Sliced baguette Grilled shrimp Fresh tomatoes, onion, garlic, and basil, chopped Ɠnely

Olive oil Balsamic reduction Sea salt Grated Parmesan cheese

Brush the sliced baguette with olive oil and grill. Toss the grilled shrimp, tomatoes, onion, garlic, and basil in olive oil. Place the shrimp mixture atop the baguette slices.

Drizzle with balsamic reduction, and then top with grated Parmesan cheese and sea salt to taste.

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Lulu's at the Thompson House Shrimp Poutine

For the wafŴes 4 Cups shredded potatoes 2 eggs 1/2 C Parmesan cheese 2 Tbsp chopped parsley Salt and pepper to taste Combine all ingredients and set aside.

For the shrimp 6 large head-on shrimp (Suggest Farmers Marketbon Saturday, ask for extra heads) Peel shrimp from head to tail leaving intact, and reserve shells. Place in milk bath and have House of Autry seafood breader ready.

For the shrimp gravy Take the shrimp shells, 1 skin-on onion, 2 ribs celery and 1 carrot, roughly chopped, and place into one gallon of water. Bring to a boil to make stock. Cook for about 2 hours, topping off water if needed. After two hours, strain and return liquid to pot. Reduce to 1 ½ cups liquid. Add 1/2 cup Worcestershire sauce, juice from 1 lemon, 1 dark beer, 1 bay leaf, 1 tablespoon Creole seasoning, and continue to reduce until you have a syrup consistency.

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1 large green pepper, diced 8 oz crumbled Feta cheese 2 Tbsps blackened seasoning 2 Tbsps olive oil

Heat olive oil in a pan on medium heat and add shrimp.

Sprinkle with blackened seasoning and cook about 4 to 5 minutes. Place lettuce on plate and top with remaining vegetables. Sprinkle Feta over all, and top with shrimp.

Serve with your favorite dressing.

For assembly Take 1/4 cup ofb heavy cream and add to shrimp syrup and heat through. Take 6 ounces of your favorite cheese, break up into crumbles and set aside. Cook potato wafŴes on a well-greased wafŴe iron until cooked through, about 8 minutes. Keep warm in oven until all are cooked. Coat the shrimp in breader and fry until cooked. Place shrimp on top of the cooked wafŴes and crumble the cheese around the wafŴe. Drizzle the shrimp sauce over the shrimp and around the plate and serve.

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Saute onions, garlic, and peppers in olive oil, then add shrimp, coconut milk, cayenne pepper, and fresh cilantro until heated through and shrimp is cooked. Serve with saffron rice and julienned vegetables.

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Low Country Shrimp Boil 1/2 C Old Bay Seasoning 1 tsp salt 1 bottle beer 3 qts water 5 medium red potatoes, cut into quarters 6 ears fresh corn, cut in half 4 lbs large Fernandina shrimp in shells 1 lb Andouille sausage 1/2 lb peanuts in shells In an 8-quart cooking pot, bring Old Bay Seasoning, salt, beer, and water to a boil on high heat. Add potatoes and cook for 13 minutes. Add corn, sausage, and peanuts and continue to cook for 7 minutes. Add shrimp and cook for 4 minutes.

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4 oz chopped onion 4 oz chopped small tomato Coconut milk or coconut butter 2 cups cooked Indian Basmati rice Garnishes: toasted coconut, peanuts, green onions, bacon, red bell pepper, and mango chutney

Combine salt, cumin, coriander, turmeric, cayenne, Garam Masala, and black pepper and coat shrimp. Refrigerate 1 hour, and then grill shrimp. Meanwhile, sauté garlic and ginger for 5 minutes, then add onion and tomato and sweat for 5 minutes. Add remaining spices and cook on low for 10 minutes. Finish with either 6 ounces of coconut milk or 3 tablespoons coconut butter. Simmer for 30 minutes. Add shrimp. Serve with rice and add garnishes as desired.

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Chop crab sticks, mix with spicy mayo sauce. Place spicy crab, steamed shrimp, and sushi rice inside with soy bean wrapper outside. Roll it up and cut into 6 pieces. Chop strawberry and top each piece. Add eel sauce. Serve with 2 tempura shrimp on the middle.

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2 lbs peeled and deveined shrimp 1 ½ quarts cooked grits, kept warm 10 grape tomatoes 6 oz diced ham

3 scallions, sliced thinly 2 oz canola oil 2 cups arugula 4 oz white wine 4 oz heavy cream Salt and pepper to taste

Heat sauté pan. Add oil, allow to heat brieŴy. Add shrimp and sauté until they just begin to cook. Add ham and sauté until shrimp are half-cooked. Deglaze the pan with wine and add grape tomatoes. Reduce with wine until almost completely evaporated. Add heavy cream and reduce by half. Finish with scallions, salt, and pepper. Place grits into bowls and pour shrimp mixture over grits. Top with arugula and serve.

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Thai Shrimp over Kale and Brussels Sprouts Salad with Mango Vinaigrette 12 oz shaved Brussels sprouts 1 head kale, chiffonade 16 local shrimp, skewered 2 ripe red tomatoes, sliced thinly 1 jar mango juice 3 oz olive oil 1 Tbsp Dijon mustard 2 oz satay sauce 1 lime, zested and juiced Salt and pepper to taste Combine Brussels sprouts and kale. Combine mustard, lime juice, satay sauce, and mango juice in a bowl. Slowly add the olive oil. Add zest, salt, and pepper. Pour over kale and Brussels sprouts salad. Allow to marinade and rest for about 20 minutes in the refrigerator. Grill skewered shrimp and season. Put together all parts and pour remaining dressing over the shrimp. Add tomatoes and enjoy!

For Watermelon Jam 4 Cups seedless diced watermelonb 2 ½ Cups sugar 1/2 oz apple pectin 1/2 oz balsamic vinegar 1 Tbsp fresh basil, chiffonade 1/2 tsp lavender

For Shrimp 4 local jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined 4 strips bacon 4 slices red tomato 4 slices fresh buffalo mozzarella Cornmeal Salt and pepper to taste

Place 3 cups watermelon in a non-reactive pan, then place over low heat.bCook until watermelon is almost soft.bAdd basil, lavender, and balsamic, and cook until watermelon becomes soft.bAdd pectin and sugar and cook at a simmer until sugar and pectin are melted.b DO NOT BRING TO A BOIL. Fold in remaining watermelon.

Season shrimp with salt and pepper.bWrap with bacon.bPlace in a hot pan and sear until bacon starts to brown.bOnce they have browned place in oven and cook for 5 to 6 minutes or until shrimp are pink. Dust tomatoes with cornmeal and sauté until golden brown. Season mozzarella with salt and pepper. Place slice of sautéed tomato on plate, then place slice of mozzarella on top of tomato.bPlace 1 drop of warm jam on top of mozzarella to hold shrimp in place.bPlace shrimp on top of mozzarella and drizzle with jelly.

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Marinara Sauce 1/2 Cup extra virgin olive oil 2 ½ Cups diced red onions 3 Tbsps minced garlic 1 lb de-seeded tomatoes 1 Cup tomato paste

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Add onions, then peppers. When the vegetables just start to soften, add shrimp and lobster and cook on low until cooked through. Serve over rice or quinoa, and garnish with scallions or cilantro.

Cook red onions and garlic in olive oil until soft, but not brown. Add remaining ingredients and cook until reduced to consistency you desire, about 30 minutes. Set aside.

Directions for 2 servings Sauté 1 ½ julienne yellow onions, 2 ounces julienne green olives, and 4 ounces diced Roma tomatoes. Once caramelized, add 12 fresh, peeled, local shrimp and cook for 45 seconds.

Add to sautéed mixture 1 cup marinara sauce from above, 2 tablespoons harissa paste, 2 ounces heavy cream, a pinch of salt, and a pinch of black pepper. Cook pasta for 3 minutes in simmering, heavily salted water. Combine pasta with sauce in pan. Serve on plate and Ɠnish with a sprinkle of chives.

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1/2 lb peel and eat shrimp 6 whole crawƓsh 6 littleneck clams 5 oz kielbasa sausage 2 pre-cooked corn on the cob 2 pre-cooked red potatoes, cut in half Boil all ingredients in Old Bay seasoning, lemon, salt, pepper, and Bay seasoned water. Garnish with toasted herb buttered bread, fresh lemons, and cocktail sauce.

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“Trinity had the best heart and loved everybody,” says Olivia Hoblit, Trinity’s mother. “She was always happy every time you saw her. St. Michael Academy was part of her, and she looked forward to going to school each day to see her friends, classmates, teachers, and everyone at school. She was always eager to learn, and she never quit.” The golf tournament will be held May 27 at Long Point Golf Club. Check-in is at 10:30 a.m.; with a shotgun start at 12:30 p.m. The entry fee is $175 per person, which includes dinner. Dinner only is $60. Limited openings golf remain, and sponsorship opportunities are available. For more information, visit www.smagolf.com.

Baptist Medical Center Nassau has earned Quality Respiratory Care Recognition (QRCR) under a national program aimed at informing patients about the respiratory care services available in hospitals. The QRCR program was begun by the American Association for Respiratory Care (AARC) in 2003 to help consumers identify facilities using qualified respiratory therapists. Hospitals earning the QRCR designation ensure patient safety by agreeing to adhere to a strict set of criteria.

The AARC’s QRCR program grew out of growing concerns among health care leaders and the general public regarding the safety and quality of health care services provided to patients.

Hospitals that meet the QRCR requirements provide a level of respiratory care consistent with national standards and guidelines, demonstrating From left: Diane Moxley, Sara a commitment to quality care. About 700 hospitals Grace, Alisa Carolino, Andrea Bayot (approximately 15 percent of hospitals in the U.S.) have applied for and received this award. “Our respiratory therapists provide important care to our patients each and every day,” says hospital President Stephen Lee. “We are extremely proud of our entire Respiratory Care team, which has worked diligently to uphold quality and safety standards in delivering this specialized care.”

ARIAS PRESENTS “LET FREEDOM RING” CONCERT “Let Freedom Ring” is an annual Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra concert held on Amelia Island to kick off Memorial Day weekend. The musical program will feature well-known patriotic songs, including the famous 1812 Overture by Tchaikovsky, and is brought to Amelia Island by ARIAS (Amelia Residents In Action for the Symphony). The concert will be held at First Baptist Church, 1600 South Eighth Street in Fernandina Beach, on Thursday, May 26 at 7 p.m. Tickets are $20 for adults and free for children 12 and under, an affordable price for a concert by an orchestra of the JSO’s stature. Parents are encouraged to take advantage of this family musical opportunity.

ARIAS engages the Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra to perform on Amelia Island, encourages residents of Nassau County to attend JSO concerts, and brings music education to students in Nassau county. The group has a membership of over 400 and is also sponsored by gracious donors. Advance tickets to “Let Freedom Ring” are available at the Chamber of Commerce, The Book Loft, Front and Centre, The Golf Club of Amelia Island, and the Fernandina Beach Golf Club. Tickets are also available at the door beginning at 6:30 p.m. For information, call (904) 321-4174.

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Their “Featured Artist of the Month” is yet another avenue for members to show and sell their work. Each month, an artist is selected to exhibit their work for the entire month, with their opening reception coinciding with the Second Saturday Artrageous Artwalk.

May’s featured artist is Lorraine Kilmer, a self-taught artist whose passion for drawing and art began when she first picked up a pencil. A lifelong love of painting began with the encouragement of her high school art teacher, who recognized her budding talent. Lorraine moved to the west coast of Florida as a young mother, where she launched a new career in architectural drafting and design. The beauty of the sand and surf sparked a renewed interest in painting, and she began working again with both oil and acrylics. She then moved to North Carolina, where she spent 30 years immersed in the flora and fauna of the mountains. Lorraine blossomed into an award-winning artist, whose work adorns many private collections.

No longer able to resist the call of the ocean, Lorraine and her husband, Ed, moved back to Florida and now live on beautiful Amelia Island. Painting has become her full-time passion, with wildlife, nature, and the mystical mermaids as her primary artistic focus. To view the vast array of Lorraine’s artwork, visit her web site at ldkpaintings.com.

Island Art Association offers a wide range of art opportunities in their Education Center to residents of Amelia Island and visitors alike. This year’s Children Summer Art Camp, to be held July 18 to 22, is an extension of the free children’s art classes held one Saturday a month. Last year, more than 15 artists volunteered to insure that programs for kids were available. In addition, there are drop-in sessions for painters, photographers, and portrait artists.

Join IAA and Lorraine Kilmer during Second Saturday Artrageous Artwalk on May 14 from 5 to 8 p.m. for great art, conversation, light appetizers, and beverages. For more information about the gallery and their education classes, call (904) 261-7020 or visit www.islandart.org.

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eresa J. “Teri” Sopp has practiced law in Fernandina Beach and Nassau County for nearly 38 years. She started out in 1978 as an attorney for Legal Aid, with an office in the Old Post Office Building. Teri was an Assistant Public Defender in Jacksonville from 1980 to 1990, and often covered cases for the Nassau County Office. In 2004, she moved to Fernandina full-time and opened her Nassau County office.

A Florida Bar board-certified criminal trial attorney, Teri handles criminal cases from DUI to first-degree murder. She recently became Of Counsel to the Orlando-based O’Mara Law Group in order to expand her practice throughout Florida. The firm also handles family law, civil rights cases, and mass torts. “Of all the counties in which I practice,” Teri says, “Nassau County is the most enjoyable. It is really much better to practice law in a smaller community.”

The Nassau County legal community knows Teri well. She served as president of the Nassau County Bar Association for three terms, and she was a founding member of the Robert M. Foster, Jr. Nassau County Inns of Court, a mentoring group for local attorneys. She was program chair for the Inns of Court, bringing interesting speakers to the group. Teri has also been active with the Amelia Island Book Festival and the Amelia Island Sailing Club. Her love of sailing has led to cruises throughout the Caribbean and to Mexico, and her love of reading takes her all over the world.

uality Health Healthcare and Rehabilitation has been an important part of Amelia Island since 1984, providing comprehensive care to meet the needs of the island’s growing community. By working closely with other island healthcare groups, Quality Health provides as many local services as possible for their 108 residents. A 120-bed facility, one-quarter of Quality’s residents are short-term rehab patients, the majority of whom are discharged to their homes after their rehabilitation.

Quality Health Administrator Stephen Jordan has been at the facility for eight years, with 25 years of experience in the medical field. “Our central focus at Quality Health is customer service,” says Jordan. “The patient always comes first, in all of our departments.” But Jordan points out that it’s not just about a patient’s physical needs. “We provide all sorts of social events, from river cruises to concerts, offering our residents a well-rounded living environment. We also have many community volunteers, who provide activities like pet therapy and entertainment.”

Quality Health services include physical and occupational, therapy, podiatry, social work, speech and language pathology, X-rays, pharmacy, clinical lab, dietary services, mental health services, housekeeping, and even a beauty shop. Their 24-hour nursing staff is friendly and encouraging, helping patients feel at ease and eager to complete their rehabilitation. Quality Health is located at 1625 Lime Street, close to Baptist Medical Center Nassau. For more information, call (904) 261-0771 or visit their web site at www.qualityhealthamelia.com.

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“What sets our school and class apart is how close we all are. The sense of community is so strong,” explains Gray Bean, son of Abby and State Senator Aaron Bean. “We’re blessed to live in a beautiful place with a relatively small class size.”

Brooks Simmons, daughter of Stacy and Vann Simmons, agrees that growing up on Amelia Island leads to the close friendships that everyone will miss as they venture on to the next stage of their young lives.

“This is perhaps my favorite graduating class from my whole career at FBHS,” says guidance counselor Rob Hicks.

“They are a very intelligent group and they really care about their academics!” Nobody can dispute the group’s intelligence and hard work when you hear that Cassidy Mandelbaum is a National Merit Finalist and Ben Snyder earned a perfect score on his SAT in math. Additionally, more students than ever are going to big out-of-state schools like Alabama, Auburn, Arizona, Clemson, North Carolina State, Ole Miss, and the University of Georgia. And they carry big plans with them as they venture out.

“As a member of the FBHS Trivia Team, I won MVP three years in a row. I hope to join some sort of brain brawl team at University of Florida, where I will study engineering,” says Gray. Last summer, he was selected to participate in American Legion Boys’ Nation, a prestigious civics program limited to 100 students, which included only two from Florida. This experience sparked a fire in Gray to maybe carry Continued on page 58.

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MAY 2 Natasha Paremski in Concert

MAY 6, 13, 20, 27 Shrimp Boil

MAY 14 An Evening of Story and Song

The Amelia Island Chamber Music Festival presents pianist Natasha Paremski at 7:30 p.m., at Amelia Plantation Chapel, 36 Bowman Road.

Tickets are $40. For more information, call (904) 261-1779 or visit www.aicmf.com.

Welcome the weekend every Friday at The Shops of the Omni Amelia Island Plantation from 5 to 9 p.m. Featuring Shrimp Boil, live music, and family activities. For more information, call (904) 261-6161.

MAY 3, 7, 10, 14, 17, 20, 21, 24, 28 Salsa, Bachata, and East Coast Swing Classes

Steve Seskin will perform at 7:30 pm in Burns Hall at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church. A $20 donation (100% of which goes to the artist) is requested at the door. For reservations or information, call (904) 415-1388 or email EveningofStoryandSong@gmail.com.

MAY 8 Dover Quartet in Concert

Ballroom On Amelia offers Tuesday Salsa classes at 7 p.m., and Bachata at 8 p.m. in Studio #1. Tuesday classes are $10 per class or both for $15. Saturday East Coast Swing classes are at 11 a.m. in Studio #4 and are $10. A Latin Dance Party will be held on May 20th from 7:30 to 10 p.m. in Studio #4; $10 cash at the door.

Ballroom On Amelia is located at 1897 Island Walkway at RAD Studios. No partner necessary or reservation required. For information, call (904) 624-0886, or visit their Facebook page.

MAY 4 Amelia Knitting Group Amelia Knitting Group meets the first Wednesday of every month from 2 to 4 p.m. at The Mustard Seed Café. Knit with great company and grab a snack or drink. The group was created by Merle Sauer for anyone who would like to get together and share their love of knitting and sewing. No commitment, attend whenever you have time.

MAY 4 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. This program is free and open to the public. For more information, call Gray at (904) 261-7378 ext 102, or gray@ameliamuseum.org.

MAY 4, 11, 18, 25 Community Networking Luncheon Each Wednesday, join other business people at The Journey Church from 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Bring your own brown bag lunch, network with others, share events, and see a short informational video. For more information, call Karen Werling at (904) 556-9549 or email her at karenwerling@teamwerling.com.

MAY 6 - 8 Fish-To-Fork Omni Amelia Island Plantation Resort hosts its 3rd Annual Fish to Fork event, including true dock-to-dish specialties with six renowned chefs.

For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www.fish-to-fork.com.

The Amelia Island Chamber Music Festival presents the Dover Quartet at 3 p.m., at the Nassau County Couthouse, 416 Centre Street.

For more information, call (904) 261-1779 or visit www.aicmf.com.

MAY 11 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 5:30 p.m. For information, call (904) 305-2608.

MAY 12 Newcomers Club Coffee The Newcomers Club of Amelia Island hosts its monthly coffee on the 2nd Thursday 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 Alma Cox at (954) 610-9548, almacox2@yahoo.com, or visit www. newcomersclubofameliaisland.com.

MAY 13 Sounds of a People: African American Music Through the Ages Featuring Tom Leon and Manew Blew, directed

by Solomon Johnson. Tickets are $15 adults, $10 students. Performances at 7:30 p.m. at Amelia Musical Playhouse, 1955 Island Walkway. For tickets or information, call (904) 277-3455 or visit ameliamusicalplayhouse.com.

MAY 14 Amelia Community Theatre 35th Anniversary Open House ACT is celebrating 35 years of putting the community on stage. The public is invited to drop in for refreshments, entertainment, games, and prizes at this free event held from 2 to 5 p.m. ACT is located at 207 Cedar Street in downtown Fernandina Beach. For more information, visit the website at www.ameliacommunitytheatre.org or call (904) 261-6749.

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MAY 14 Splendor in the Brass Concert The Amelia Island Chamber Music Festival presents the Jacksonville Symphony Brass Quintet at 11 a.m. at Amelia Park. Concert is free, and guests are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and a picnic lunch. For more information, call (904) 261-1779 or visit www.aicmf.com.

MAY 19 Writers by the Sea Writers and friends meet the third Thursday of each month at the Amelia Island Museum of History for program and discussion, beginning at 6 p.m. For more information, contact Nadine Vaughan Williams at nvaughanwilliams@gmail. com, or Nancy Blanton at blantonn@msn.com.

MAY 20 ACT’s 35th Anniversary Concert Favorite songs from Amelia Community Theatre’s best musicals. Performance is at 8 p.m.

All tickets $15 per person. ACT is located at 207 Cedar Street. For more information, visit www. ameliacommunitytheatre.org or call (904) 261-6749.

MAY 21 Beth Newdome Fellowship Artists in Concert The Amelia Island Chamber Music Festival presents the Fellowship Artists at 3 p.m., at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, 801 Atlantic Avenue.

Tickets are $30. For more information, call (904) 261-1779 or visit www.aicmf.com.

MAY 21, 22, 23 Wild Amelia Nature Festival Held at various locations around the island with special events and outdoor adventures. For more information, visit www.wildamelia.com.

MAY 27, 28, 29 Buggies on the Beach Northeast Florida’s Largest VW buggy gathering.

Held at Main Beach Park. For information and schedule of events, visit their Facebook page at www.facebook.com/events/824384034374956.

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Celebrated in the island’s annual Isle of Eight Flags Shrimp Festival, pirates have a long history on Amelia Island, even ruling Fernandina for a short time.

BY KAREN MILLER

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melia Island loves pirates! We even have a Fernandina Pirate Club, founded in 1973, whose swashbuckling pirates are involved in a variety of activities during the annual Isle of Eight Flags Shrimp Festival. The highlight of the club’s activities is the Thursday night parade that kicks off the festival weekend.

Traditionally, the pirate club is the last float in the parade.

Excitement grows as the large pirate ship with club members in their pirate best fire booming cannons to finish off the festive parade. The four-day festival offers dress-up opportunities for pirates of all ages, including a Little Pirate contest.

Records indicate that Amelia Island was a favorite haunt for some of history’s most notorious pirates. A convenient place to stop because of its deep harbor and unguarded port, some of the baddest of the bad stopped on the island in the early 1800s. The town had more than its share of bars and houses of ill repute. Some of the more well-known pirates who spent time here include Captain Kidd, Jean LaFitte, and the island’s most famous pirate, Luis Aury.

Aury was privateer in his early years, and later a full-fledged pirate. What is the difference between a privateer and a pirate? A

privateer (sometimes called a corsair or buccaneer) was a private person or ship authorized by a government through letters of marque (similar to a license or permit) to attack foreign vessels during wartime and take them as prizes. Captured ships were subject to condemnation and sale under prize law, with the proceeds divided between the privateer shipowners and crew.

Privateering was a way of mobilizing armed ships and sailors as naval auxiliaries when countries could not afford to expand their own navies. Many countries used privateers, including the United States during the Revolutionary War. Privateers often later became pirates.

Aury was born in Paris, France, around 1788. He served in the French Navy as a sailor on a ship stationed in the French colonies of the West Indies. After his time in the navy, he crewed on several different privateer ships. By 1810, he had accumulated enough prize money to become the master of his own vessel. He operated successfully in the Gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean during the early 19th century.

Privateers were opportunists, and when Aury had the opportunity, he affiliated with a group of New Orleans ccontinued on page 59.

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RON & ANDREA MCCAIN

DONNA KAUFMAN, STEVE LEIMBERG, AND MARK KAUFMAN

JOANNE & PHILIP NIEMAN

MARY LIBBY AND JEAN DESBARRES

AT THE AMELIA ISLAND MUSEUM OF HISTORY JAZZ PROGRAM WITH LES DEMERLE

BRUCE & JANE MARIE MALCOLM

CAROL & PAUL CONDIT

CLARE PERKS, MAUREEN KINTER AND ANITA COOPER

JIM RAMSEY AND CAROLYN GLAZA

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GENUINE, EASTON, AND SCOTTY HARTER

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The interior offers spacious rooms, pocket doors, a ballroom, and a basement. A winding stairway goes all the way up to the “widow’s walk.” The front entrance offers many windows, and it has a dramatic palladium window above the door. The house was built on what were once the gardens of the David Yulee home. The Yulee home no longer exists, but an historic marker identifies the location.

Villa Las Palmas is one of the island’s many bride houses.

Nathanial Borden, a successful lumberman, fell in love with 17 year old Florence “Flossie” Reynard from Brooklyn, New York at the much more senior age of 52. Her family did not approve, so the couple eloped to Cuba. Borden maintained strong ties to Cuba, and it is probable that he stored arms for José Marti, the Cuban poet, political philosopher, and revolutionary hero.

Borden’s lumber business exported lumber to ports as distant as Europe and the West Indies.

Borden was the self-proclaimed consul to Cuba and Norway and he built a house worthy of his role. His on-going support and work with Cuba brought him the honorary title of Colonel. He was quite the natty dresser and he wore his official badges with pride. The couple loved to entertain and their new home included a ballroom with a Waterford chandelier. They were quite the dashing couple. He called her Flossie, and she called him “Honey.”

Borden was a councilman, mayor of Fernandina, and an active member of the Board of Trade. There are many stories about Miss Flossie. One details her outing in her automobile in which she managed to hit the only other car on the island, which was driven by Dr. Waas. She outlived her husband by many years. At her death, she wanted to be buried in a favorite grandfather clock. Unfortunately, at the time of her death, her expanded size did not allow her wish to be granted. The clock remains in the Hirth House on North Sixth Street.

The house was purchased in 1944 for $12,000 by Harry Sahlman, a wealthy shrimp boat owner, and he is credited with developing the lovely grounds.

Reprinted with permission from Dickie Anderson’s book, Great Homes of Fernandina. The revised and expanded edition is available at The Book Loft, Books Plus, the Amelia Island Museum of History, and by visiting www.ameliaislander.com.

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e have reached that time of year when we celebrate our wonderful Isle of Eight Flags Shrimp Festival.

Gardens are adorned with new and colorful plants, and pirate and shrimp decor is all over the island. What a great way to celebrate Fernandina Beach!

To add interest and whimsy to your garden this spring, include a few plants that attract hummingbirds and butterflies. Spicy Justicia, Hummingbird Plant, Orange Plume Flower, and Firecracker Flower are just a few of the common names for Justica spicigera.

Whatever you call it, it is a lovely perennial for our area, and it can withstand temperatures down to 20 degrees when planted in the ground.

And hummingbirds adore it.

Clusters of one-inch orange tubular blooms appear throughout much of the year, if protected from hard freezes, or it will act as a dieback perennial and return in spring.

The Orange Plume flower, as I call it, is shade and drought tolerant, and it’s a favorite of hummingbirds, so how can you go wrong? It flowers in sun or

TIP O F T HE M O N T H Now is the best time to trim your Camellias and Azaleas that have already bloomed so you won’t cut off next season’s bloom.

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shade, though plants may be healthiest and most floriferous when grown with afternoon or midday shade, in welldrained, moderately fertile soil.

Orange Plume grows 3 to 4 feet high and 2 to 4 feet wide. It is slightly salt tolerant, but it’s not recommended for oceanside plantings. Once established, it is moderately drought tolerant. The Orange Plume is not to be confused with the Firecracker Fern, which produces loads of one-inch showy red tubular flowers, born in large clusters throughout the warmer months of the year, or nearly year-round. It will flower again in the spring.

This durable and long-lived clump-forming perennial requires little additional care once it’s well-established.

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tolerant (I have mine in sun/part shade and it thrives), as well as moderately drought resistant once established.

You can plant Firecracker Fern behind a rock, where it can hang over it, or put it in a large hanging basket. Mine surrounds a pelican water fountain as a background. Hummingbirds also love this very versatile plant.

It is Monarch butterfly season right now, and their host plants are dill and the Milkweed plant. Milkweed is one of the only food sources for Monarch caterpillars, and butterflies will breed where Milkweed is found. This plant is a must-have for a butterfly garden.

Monarch butterflies deposit their eggs on its leaves, and once the caterpillars emerge, they eat the leaves.

Milkweed plants need no fertilizer, as they tolerate poor soil. Your biggest challenge will be containing them, as they spread via seeds and rhizomes. At the very least, you may want to remove the seed pods before they open.

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N Top: Hal enjoyed decorating the home with antiques, many found on Amelia Island. He retained as many of the home’s original features as possible, including the hardwood floor, while adding new elements like the ornate crown molding.

Above: The whimsical leopard-print carpet on the stairs is a favorite of Hal’s, and his guests. The original stained-glass window on the stairway can be seen from the street in the evening when the lights are on.

ot many can say that their home found them, but Hal London can. “A realtor contacted me about a short sale on a foreclosure and asked if I was interested,” Hal remembers. “I wasn’t, but curious, I took a look at the Lohman House, built in 1880.” At the time, Hal couldn’t exactly pinpoint why, but he sought out the home and made the winning bid at a public auction on the courthouse steps in 2013.

The home was originally built at the corner of South 6th and Centre Streets (where Eight Flags Antique Market is today) for J. Fred Lohman, a German immigrant who had settled in Fernandina Beach with his siblings, wife, and handicapped son, who are buried at St. Peter’s Episcopal Cemetery. In the 1950s, the home was moved to its current

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island home Top right: The guest bedroom is filled with furniture from the late 1800s that Hal found at an auction outside his hometown in Pennsylvania.

Below right: The color palate of the master suite is serene and showcases the detailed white molding.

Bottom right: Hal transformed a thirdbedroom into a spacious master bath with a walk-in closet. The bath originally had a bluedot tile floor, but Hal continued the hardwood from the home into this space. A white clawfoot tub finishes the bath.

location on South 6th Street to make way for Setzer’s Supermarket. Hal is the fifth owner, and perhaps the home has found its destined inhabitant.

“On the afternoon of my first day of ownership, I explored the house for the first time, opening every cabinet and drawer,” says Hal. “On the back of a broom closet door, I found interesting engravings that included the numbers ‘28’ and ‘1959,’ and the word, ‘HAL.’ This sent shivers down my spine. I was born on December 28, 1959, and my name is Hal!” A feeling of peace came over Hal with this discovery, he says. It seemed to him he was meant to own this home.

Hal has lived on Amelia Island for over a decade. He discovered the island when he was stationed near Macon, Georgia, as an US Air Force military doctor. Originally from Philadelphia, he visited on a weekend getaway and had to return. A board-certified doctor in emergency medicine who specializes in aesthetic medicine, Hal has served as medical director for several emergency departments in Florida and Georgia.

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Above left: The London home preserves three original fireplaces, including one in the corner of the kitchen. Hal repurposed one of two parlors as his kitchen, creating space for his medical spa where the original kitchen was.

Above right: This spacious kitchen is a gathering area, with an antique bar and dining area, a perfect blend of traditional and contemporary.

Right: At the back of the first floor is Hal’s medical practice, London Medical Spa, which offers physician-only cosmetic medical treatments. The two practice rooms are beautifully decorated, with crystal chandeliers and the original brick.

open London Medical Spa in 2013, where he offers physicianonly cosmetic medical treatments.

The Lohman House was due for a makeover when he bought it, and Hal transformed the building into a mixed-use space for home and business, just like doctors have historically set up their practices. He spent hours with pencil and paper to turn the old kitchen into two patient rooms with crystal chandeliers, a foyer into waiting area with a separate entrance, a parlor into the primary kitchen, and combining one guest bedroom with the master to create a large walk-in closet, master bath, and even a laundry closet. When the plan was just right, Lendry Homes assisted with construction.

“I kept everything as untouched as possible,” confirms Hal, who designed and decorated his home. “There are three original fireplaces, heart pine wooden floors, stained glass windows, and

even the original claw-foot tub in the guest bath.” He decorated in antiques collected locally and at a Philadelphia auction, giving the home an authentic period feel.

An artist at heart, Hal is also a popular free-lance local drummer as well, nicknamed “Roc-Doc!” That helps explain the whimsical leopard-print carpet on the stairs. “I had leopard-print drums in high school,” laughs Hal. “It just adds an edgy feel to the house, in contrast with the ornateness of the historic space. It makes it home.”

All the activity of life in downtown Fernandina Beach is also a bonus for Hal, who loves people, dining out locally, and throwing his hand-drums on his shoulder and heading out to play with other local musicians. “The Lohman House picked me, and it has brought me much happiness and success,” he says.

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on a family tradition. “I hope to one day run for office and pursue a career in government or to serve the public,” he confides.

Brooks will attend Florida State University, where she plans to study for a career as a pharmacist. In addition to her studies, she’s ready to get involved in campus life. “I hope to continue dancing, as I have for the past fifteen years at Bean School of Dance,” she smiles. “I also hope to join a sorority, and attend as many sporting events as possible!”

Danielle is leaving for Auburn University to study pharmaceutical science or equine medicine, with a minor in nutrition. “I’ve competitively ridden horses since age seven, and I hope to continue with Auburn’s Intercollegiate Horse Show Association team.”

As this group looks ahead, they are grateful for the many happy times at Fernandina Beach High School. “My most treasured memory was cheering on the varsity team when we beat Yulee my sophomore year!” brags Brooks. Gray will always remember homecoming, when he played Mr. Sapp (now retired) in the senior escapades skit. “Mr. Sapp is one of my favorite teachers ever and also a role model, and it was great to pay tribute to him and have some fun at the same time.” Danielle also wants to thank Mr. Sapp and remembers how he called her “Ms. Grey” because she reminded him of Meredith Grey, star of Grey’s Anatomy.

In addition, Danielle is quick to acknowledge that the parents of the Class of 2016 are due a lengthy standing ovation for their unfailing support.

She and her classmates understand that their success wouldn’t have been possible without it.

“These are just good kids, and they make me really proud of this community,” Rob concludes. “I’m pleased that we were able to produce a product of this caliber, and I hope to entice a few of them back to Fernandina in a few years.”

Congratulations, Class of 2016!

Our best wishes go with you!

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associates who were planning to establish a Mexican rebel port on the Texas coast, part of the Mexican revolt against Spain.

Aury was made resident commissioner of Galveston and he raised the Mexican rebel flag. He later resigned that commission and, in 1817, sailed to the Florida coast and Amelia Island, where he joined Gregor McGregor, a notorious soldier of fortune, to attack what was then Spanish Florida in the name of Mexico.

After MacGregor left Amelia Island, Aury, now a pirate, sailed with his armada of three ships into the harbor. Three days later, he hoisted the Republic of Mexico flag, the sixth flag in the island’s turbulent history. With full pirate bravado, he declared himself ruler of the island. Fernandina became a pirate haven. Eventually, Aury was run out of Fernandina by a United States naval force. He remained over two months as an unwelcome guest.

Where there are pirates, there may be treasure. Hunters of treasure are convinced that there may be buried treasure or even a sunken Spanish ship off the coast of Amelia Island. After all, Fernandina’s harbor was a very busy port, with evidence suggesting that as many as 300 ships were anchored here at one time at its peak. Some wonder if pirates or privateers left treasure buried for safekeeping. Some suspect that before Aury left, he buried a treasure on the island said to be worth as much as $60,000.

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Sandy Bottoms BEACH BAR & GRILL With tables on the sand and great views from its oceanfront deck, Sandy Bottoms delivers great appetizers, specialty cocktails, and delicious seafood.

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hen you live on Amelia Island, you can take a “staycation” any time you want. I recently invited my sister Laura to join me for a special girls’ weekend in a suite at Seaside Amelia Inn. The hotel is located right next to Sandy Bottoms Beach Bar & Grill, where you can enjoy oceanfront dining with your toes literally right in the sand. It also has a large covered patio on the beach, as well as the Ocean Oasis Beach Bar, with its unobstructed view of the ocean. It was our first stop after we checked into our hotel.

Chef Nick Hartley suggested some of the restaurant’s signature dishes for us to try, and servers Ashley and Jessie were eager to take care of us. They suggested we start with a cocktail,

and we were happy to oblige! Sandy Bottoms’ mixologists are always coming up with new drink combinations, so Laura and I asked them to surprise us with one of their specialty drinks. We were presented with Orange Lime Mojitos, a thirst-quenching beverage loaded with fresh lime juice, oranges, mint, and rum. What a treat!

Our appetizers consisted of Caribbean Nachos and Tuscan Calamari, two of Sandy Bottoms’ most popular offerings. The signature tri-colored tortilla chips are piled high with melted mozzarella, Peruvian pulled pork, black bean mango salsa, jalapenos, scallions, and spicy Bam Bam Sauce. The sauce is a spicy chili sauce mixed with mayonnaise, and it’s the perfect addition to the other ingredients.

The Tuscan Calamari was like no other calamari dish I’ve ever had. Chef Nick told me they cut the fresh squid there at the restaurant, and then hand bread it before deep frying.

They were golden brown, incredibly tender, and drizzled with sun-dried tomato garlic oil. There was also a lovely, fresh micro-greens salad on the plate, which was such a nice addition to this appetizer. We also shared a Florida Citrus Salad that was brimming with lettuce, spinach, tropical fruit, tomatoes, onions, and cukes, drizzled with homemade citrus vinaigrette.

For our entrees, we feasted on Key West Shrimp and Lobster and Caribbean Fusion Tuna. Both dishes were superb! The Key West Shrimp and Lobster features tender seafood with onions and bell peppers sautéed and glazed with their special lime juice/hot sauce mixture, served over a bed of citrus-spiked rice and scallions. What I loved about this dish was the care taken with the rice, in addition to the perfectly cooked shrimp and lobster. The rice was so delicious I could have eaten that on its own, and I love it when a chef pays extra attention to the starch and vegetables on the plate. The tuna was also very well-prepared, seared to medium rare and topped with a homemade tropical fruit salsa, then drizzled with a ginger reduction and a bit more Bam Bam Sauce.

I didn’t think we’d have room for dessert, but we could hardly resist a slice of Reese’s Peanut Butter and Chocolate Pie served with whipped cream and chocolate syrup. What a wonderful ending to a perfect meal, served right at the beach! Sandy Bottoms is open 7 days a week and features live entertainment every night. For more information, call (904) 310-6904 or visit www.sandybottomsamelia.com.

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Choose from entrees including: lobster corn dogs with spicy horseradish ketchup spiked with ketel one vodka, seared scallops on green tea smoked thai curry nage topped with crispy calamari straws, and sweet tea brined smithfield farm pork chop on macaroni gratin with warm blackberry preserves. 29 South also features grilled pizzas, sandwiches, and nightly specials. 29 South Third Street, Historic Downtown, (904) 277-7919, 29southrestaurant.com.

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-totable 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.

Beech Street Bar & Grill ~ Located in a beautifully restored building from 1889, we believe that everyone should be able to have an exceptional dining experience at an affordable price. Whether you order smaller plates of street food inspired from trips around the country and world, or a handcrafted entrée made with fresh, local ingredients, we will exceed your expectations. Local seafood, hand-cut Florida steaks, house-made pasta, all created with Chef Charles’ unique twist, BSBG is everything but ordinary. At Beech Street Bar & Grill you can enjoy a casual night out with family and friends or a very special occasion in one of our event rooms. Unique brunch created every Sunday from 11am - 3pm, with live music. Happy hour and late night food and drink specials in our full bar. Plenty of free parking.

801 Beech Street, on the corner of 8th and Beech.

(904) 572-1390. BeechStreetBarAndGrill.com 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

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bar overlooking the Fernandina Harbor Marina is a pleasant place to enjoy a drink. Open seven days. At the marina on Front Street. (904) 261-2660. Open 7 days, Mon-Sat L, D, $$$, F. Burlingame ~ In the historic district just a half block off Centre Street at 20 South 5th Street, this new restaurant offers seasonally inspired modern American food with a twist. The small menu enables our team to focus on a handful of exquisite dishes developed from the freshest ingredients each season.

Dining out is about more than just food, and our superb service and casually elegant atmosphere create a special experience. Extensive wine and beer list. Reservations recommended. Tue – Sat 5:30+ (904) 432-7671 BurlingameRestaurant.com Café Karibo ~ Located on North 3rd St. just off Centre Street in the historic downtown district. It has a cozy interior with a funky, laid-back setting. It’s most striking feature is its naturally shaded outdoor dining patio. Great selection of sandwiches, salads, and soups for lunch. Kid friendly. Vegetarian items on the menu. Open: 11am–9pm Tue thru Sat; Sunday 10:30am–3pm with lunch menu specials; Mon 11am–3pm. Fresh-brewed beer available in the Café and in the brew pub—The Karibrew—located next door. Food prices are relatively low-lunch average $10 pp; dinner $20 pp (generous portions).

Crab Trap ~ Nautical decor and friendly service makes for a casual, relaxing atmosphere. Dinner daily offers seafood—fried, grilled, broiled, or blackened—as well as steaks, chicken and oysters year round. Entrees $8.95 - $18.95. Call for seasonal hours. Beer, wine, and cocktails. Family owned and operated since 1979. 31 N 2nd Street, (904) 2614749. $$$ V/MC/D. David’s Restaurant ~ David’s Restaurant has an amazing steakhouse & seafood menu, upscale atmosphere, and professional service. Relax in our lounge and peruse the Martini and full bar menu, then enjoy mouthwatering creations like prime steaks, Filet Oscar, and our Signature 16oz. Grilled Ribeye, English Channel Dover Sole & Chilean Sea Bass. We have Vegetarian offerings as well. Try our dessert sensation, Chocolate Fondue for Two. Lounge opens at 5 pm, dinner begins at 6 pm.

Young Adult menu available. Happy Hour Sunday - Thursday 5 to 7 pm offering 1/2 price Cocktails and NEW Bar & Lounge Menu, New Martini Flights & delicious Port Flights. Reserve your Whole Alaskan King Crab 48 hours prior to arrival.

6-10 lb. average. All dessert & breads made on premises. Open 7 days a week. Nightly specials!

Reservations are highly recommended. Private wine room holds up to 12 & groups up to 50 in private dining room. Resort casual attire. 802 Ash Street. (904) 310-6049. Make your 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

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1478 Sadler Rd. Florida House Inn ~ Enjoy Southern cooking at its finest at Leddy’s Porch. Menu includes Southern Salads, Sandwiches, Buttermilk Fried Chicken, Collard Greens, and much more. Black Board specials daily. The Florida House Inn is located just off Centre Street in the historic district of Fernandina Beach. The inn is the oldest hotel in the state of Florida and is listed in the National Register of Historic Places. Open for brunch Wednesday – Friday from 11:00am – 2:30pm and Saturday – Sunday 10:00am – 2:30pm. The Mermaid Bar at The Florida House Inn is open Monday – Saturday at 5pm. Daily drink specials and Open Mic every other Thursday night. 22 South Third Street, (904)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 Jack & Diane’s ~ Jack & Diane’s remains the love of the locals for Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner. Come explore “A world of Taste all in one Place” as it is affectionately known by guests from every corner of the globe. At the crossroads of comfort and quest, you will find each dish combines homespun recipes with global influences offering new discoveries in their signature concept of “adventurous dining”. The extensive five page menu presents such a great variety that they created a $5 tasting menu, so you can explore all your cravings at once. This cozy bistro nestled in a historic home circa 1862 offers a funloving, unique dining experience in what is now an artists’ sanctuary. Your senses will be filled with sights, sounds and tastes from the world over in this little island gem. Tastes that echo both tradition and adventure, it’s the memories a happy life are made of. jackanddianescafe.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 Orleansinspired courtyard. Jacksonville Magazine Top 25.

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

La Mancha ~ A Spanish and Portuguese restaurant with a Brazilian flare, blended for savory and bold flavors. We offer a mixture of contemporary and traditional authentic Spanish cuisine. Extensive beer and wine list and our famous sangria! Plenty of parking and catering available for large groups and parties. Check out our menu online at www.lamancharestaurant.net. Lunch Thurs - Sun 11am-2pm; Dinner Mon - Sun 5-10pm. 2709 Sadler Road. (904) 261-4646. Tue. – Half price sangria; Wed. – Ladies Night – All you can drink sangria with entree purchase; Thu. – Free dessert, Local’s Night at 10% off with proff of residency; Sun. – All you can eat paella, live Spanish guitar music from 6-9pm!

Lulu’s at the Thompson House ~ Lulu’s is more than just a sandwich shop! The dinner menu changes nightly to showcase the best available fresh, local

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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, 8 am 3pm. Mon -Sat. NassauHealthFoods.net. 833 T. J. Courson Rd. (904) 277-3141.

The Picnic Basket ~ The Picnic Basket is all about fresh foods. For a perfect dessert, knockout side dish, or casual picnic, The Picnic Basket has what you need, including charcuterie, cheese, party platters, picnic baskets, bakery treats, and take-home suppers.

Open M-W 8am - 5:30 pm and Th-Sa 8am - 8pm, we offer breakfast and lunch until 3 pm, serving wine & beer and foods to-go. Breakfast includes bagels, daily muffins, housemade granola, fresh scones, fresh-pressed fruit and veggie drinks, and fresh coffee.

Lunch features homemade soups, organic salads, sandwiches on fresh-baked bread, and delicious wraps. 503-A Centre St. (904) 277-9779.

Sandy Bottoms ~ Casual dining, lunch and dinner menu, outside beach bar, tables and chairs in the sand on the beach, live entertainment almost every night, feet from the ocean. We offer seafood, sandwiches, salads, and home made pizzas. Full bar inside and outside.

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. The Surf ~ Dine indoors or out on our huge, sundrenched deck with views of the ocean just across the street. The extensive menu features delicious seafood, steaks, burgers, wraps and salads. Daily specials include all-you-can-eat wings on Thursdays and $5 Bloody Marys on Sunday. Casual, fun atmosphere.

Take-out and catering available. Reserve the lower deck for your next private event. Open daily from 11 a.m. 29 TVs throughout. WI-FI available. Full service bar. For our entertainment line-up, visit www.thesurfonline.com. 3199 S. Fletcher Ave., 2615711. L, D, $$, F. Townies Pizzeria ~ Townies is the “Locals’ Choice for Island Pizza”. All of our food is prepared fresh to order. Townies uses real cheese, only the finest quality ingredients, and fresh local produce.

Unlike the big pizza chains, our sauces don’t come out of a paint can. Pizza! One Luv! 819 TJ Courson Road. (904) 277-4755. Order online at TowniesPizzeria.com or call!

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3107 Marsh View Villa Marsh and Intracoastal views! 2 BR, 2 BA villa has contemporary design features including custom cabinets by Mooney and hardwood floors. Master suite has a large closet with builtins, master bath has spa-like details and outdoor shower. $797,500

6543 Spyglass Villa Gorgeous 3 BR, 3 BA, 2nd floor villa overlooks the Atlantic. Spacious living room has fireplace and opens to sunroom. The kitchen has granite counters, beautiful cabinets, stainless GE appliances and opens to balcony. Elevator and under-building parking. $645,000

1333 Ship Watch Villa Breathtaking Atlantic Ocean views from this 2 BR, 2BA condo! The large living and dining areas open to the view. The kitchen features granite counters, updated cabinets, and large pantry. Elevator for quick access to beach and pool. $549,000

740 Ocean Club Villa Luxury oceanfront condo on prestigious Ocean Club Drive offers breathtaking views of the beach. This 7th floor penthouse villa has 3BR, 4BA with a den as possible 4th BR. Fireplace, granite counter tops, and under-building parking. $1,675,000

2030 Beach Wood Villa This bright 4th floor 2 BR, 2 BA villa has a golf and wooded views. Tile floors extend through the main living areas.

Living room opens to private balcony. The kitchen has a pass thru to the dining room. Short walk to the beach and the Omni Hotel. $225,000

Lot 14 Light Wind Drive Located in the prestigious gated community of Oyster Bay. Membership to the Oyster Bay Yacht Club is available.

Partially cleared to walk to end of lot for water view. $125,000

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Bruce Jasinsky ~904- 753-3672 | Justin Jasinsky ~ 904-753-3235 Brittany Jasinsky ~ 904-583-3500 Shannon Barniak Smith ~ 904-753-3935 www.ameliaislandforsale.com 1729 DUNES CLUB VILLAS $1,495,000 Luxury 4BR/4BA condo in Amelia Island Plantation with lots of luxury upgrades, including 4 balconies.

Spacious floorplan. Garage bays, storage, new A/C and dehumidifier. MLS#68041

415 BEACHSIDE DRIVE $965,000 3BR/3BA villa in oceanfront gated setting with private community pool and covered parking. On 5th floor with ocean views from almost every room, including enclosed Florida room.

MLS#65717

2961 AMELIA ROAD $958,000 5-acre estate on Amelia Island with one bedroom cottage and 2,132 sq. ft. barn with two air-conditioned offices.

Once an organic farm, all top-quality construction, with galvalume roofing, custom cabinets, and Anderson windows. MLS#69192

1731 REGATTA DRIVE $955,000 3BR/4.5BA house on two lots in Golfside South. Master suite has two-sided fireplace, his and her baths with sauna.

Oversized kitchen. Courtyard swimming pool, Florida room, bonus room. MLS#65944

206 SAILMAKER $535,000 Don’t miss this rare opportunity to purchase an oceanfront two story villa. This unit has one of the best views in the complex and a strong rental history.

Three BR and 3 BA coupled with an oversized oceanfront balcony give you all the room you need. MLS#68821

85158 CHAMPLAIN DRIVE $279,000 Seller pays 3% closing costs on acceptable offer. CCD priciple paid off. Nearly new 4BR/2.5BA home in Amelia Walk. Open room floorplan with study. Spacious screened porch overlooks water in back. MLS#69138

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www.TroxelTeam.com • pdtroxel@msn.com 32416 POND PARKE PLACE $258,900 This 3 BR, 2 BA home in Flora Parke is charming inside and out!

Bamboo flooring, crown moulding throughout, spacious living room, large owner’s suite, and screened porch with views of fenced and landscaped back yard. Move in ready and in mint condition!

MLS #69106

104 SEASIDE RETREAT $895,000 Stunning ocean views from this 4 BR unit at Seaside Retreat. Ideal as a vacation retreat or permanent residence. Elevator opens to private vestibule. Open floor plan with ocean views from all living areas.

Wrap around balcony. Sold beautifully furnished. New HVAC July 2015. Two parking spaces in garage & storage closet.

MLS #66897

21 WAX MYRTLE $894,000 Located on a private, treed lot on Amelia Island Plantation, this elegant 4 BR home features high ceilings, abundance of mouldings, huge master suite, and great kitchen layout with double ovens.

Large living room and den both offer built-ins and fireplace. Full house generator and fenced back yard. Short walk to beach! MLS #68496

214 SEASIDE RETREAT $1,150,000 Enjoy unobstructed ocean and river views from this 3 BR, 3 BA penthouse in Seaside Retreat! Lofty ceilings with transom windows and wood burning fireplace. Other features include built-in 400-bottle wine cooler, wet bar, stainless appliances, and extra large storage unit in garage. Elevator opens to owners’ foyer.

MLS #69137

861910 NORTH HAMPTON CLUB WAY $449,000 Lake and golf course views from this beautiful home in North Hampton. Features gourmet kitchen with large island, granite countertops, eat-in dining area and butler pantry. Generous master suite, three guest rooms and large office. Wide plank engineered wood floors and tile throughout.

Covered lanai and large fenced back yard. MLS #67789

75 LONG POINT $1,425,000 Fabulous marsh views from this grand home in Long Point!

Two-story living room w/ floor-toceiling windows, travertine floors, wet bar & fireplace. Kitchen has island w/gas cooktop & abundant cabinets. Palatial master suite with cedar-lined closet, dressing area and powder room. Wraparound deck the width of the house. Guest suite over garage. MLS #65353

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7 SWEETWATER OAKS $649,900

Deep water access. Soothing views of the marsh and Nassau Sound from this low-maintenance twin home in Long Point in the Amelia Island Plantation with boat access from your own private boat slip. 3 bedrooms, 5.5 baths, 4,452 square feet. MLS #68339

Quality in the Amelia Island Plantation. This newer custom executive home, set on a corner lot of a cul-de-sac street, is chock full of appeal under a shaded tree canopy. 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, 2784 square feet. MLS #67529

14 RED CEDAR ROAD $1,049,000

95228 SPRING BLOSSOM LANE $424,900

Seclusion from the curb leads to sweeping sunset views.

Floor-to-ceiling glass with a 180-degree vista will welcome you to Amelia’s vast saltmarsh with distant views of the Intracoastal Waterway from this custom home in the gate secured Amelia Island Plantation. 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, 2643 square feet. MLS #69081

Pristine and ready for immediate occupancy on South Amelia Island. Azalea Pointe has long been a sought-after neighborhood hallmarked by quality Brylen Homes construction and wonderful oak trees with draping Spanish moss. This home is nestled shy of a quiet cul-de-sac.

3 bedrooms, 2 baths, 2192 square feet. MLS #69172

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57 LONG POINT DRIVE 4 BR/3 BA home on Long Point with beautiful marsh views and w pool. Split floorplan on one level p with formal living and dining rooms, w great room with gas fireplace, g hheated pool, and screened summer kkitchen. MLS#67243 $1,200,000

1329 PONTE VEDRA BOULEVARD Ponte Vedra Beach ~ MLS#69081 $2,400,000

96267 PINEY ISLAND DRIVE Remodeled 4 BR/ 4.5 BA home.

Outdoor living area with oyster pit and fireplace. Master downstairs with 2 BRs and BAs upstairs. Guest quarters above detached 3-car garage. Gourmet kitchen, open floorplan. MLS#68136 $1,150,000

1331 PONTE VEDRA BOULEVARD Ponte Vedra Beach ~ MLS#69083 $2,400,000

B138 AMELIA SURF & RACQUET B Breathtaking ocean views from this 1BR/1BA 4th floor condo. Kitchen 1 hhas upgraded cabinets, Corian, washer and dryer. Balcony access w frfrom living and bedroom. Remoteccontrolled shutters. Community pool and tennis. MLS#68890 $275,000 a

3126A S. FLETCHER AVENUE Oceanfront 3BR/3BA end unit with spectacular views! Kitchen overlooks great room and dining area. Master BR with deck. Heated community pool. Attached garage with driveway parking. Private beach walk-over. MLS#67872 $669,000

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Exquisite Ocean Front property! Take advantage of this opportunity to own 150 feet on the Ocean OR 300 feet if you combine both lots in Ponte Vedra Beach. These lots have ample room to allow you to build your private estate exactly how you want it in the unspoiled natural beauty of the Florida coast. Call today for all the details.

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95046 SALINAS COURT ~ $230,000 This 4BR, 2BA pond-side home has new exterior paint, Corian countertops and stainless steel appliances. Bonus room on second floor could be an office or 4th bedroom. Located in a peaceful neighborhood.

A 1-year Home Warranty is offered. MLS#67917 www.95046SalinasCourt.com

3024A SOUTH FLETCHER AVE ~ $625,000 This 3 BR, 3 BA OCEANFRONT home has a garage, shared pool, and beach walk-over. Large bedrooms each with ensuite bath. New roof added in 2012.

New interior paint just completed. A 1-year Home Warranty is offered upon purchase. MLS#67334 www.3024ASouthFletcherAvenue.com

95210 COOK ROAD ~ $589,500 Private 3 BR/3 BA deep-water home with pier and dock on Nassau River.

Completely renovated with new roof, doors, windows, stucco, kitchen cabinets, and renovated HVAC, and huge attic bonus room.

2,534 sq.ft. home has spectacular river views. MLS#62285 www.95210CookRoad.com

LOT 108 CUTLASS LANE - YULEE ~ $35,000 Beautiful south-facing lot in Pirate’s Wood with community boat ramp, dock, pool & community clubhouse. This lot is between a designated park/ preservation area on the east side and a home at 97049 Cutlass Lane on the west side. Minimum 1,600’ sq. ft. home may be built. Road paving assessment has been fully paid. MLS#66681

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Located north and adjacent to The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island.

These fabulous oceanfront condominiums feature beautiful custom appointments, large square footage and membership to The Golf Club of Amelia Island. Oceanfront and golf course views are incredible!

These units start at $1,600,000.

OCEAN PLACE AT SUMMER BEACH

Located on the south side of The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island. These wonderful condominiums offer the per- fect get-away. Competitive pricing, fabulous floor plans, beautiful views, as well as rental potential have made Ocean Place a “must have” for potential owner-investors. These units start at $574,900 and are direct oceanfront.

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Amelia Park Pool Home

2468 SOUTH FLETCHER AVE

Rare offering of a spacious and beautifully remodeled 4 bedroom 3 bath home with a full 1 bedroom 1 bath apartment and lagoon style pool with pavers. Generously sized rooms plus a flex-space, more storage than you could hope for, a large laundry room, and the home is perfectly situated across from greenspace for even more sense of privacy.

MLS#68687 $629,900

Easy Living at The Preserve Easy living in this lovely townhome in the Preserve of Summer Beach. Open and bright with a screened and tiled porch opening to extended pavers and lush landscaping. First floor master suite is a plus and you’ll enjoy preparing meals in this kitchen. Tile floors, Plantation shutters are just a few of the many amenities you’ll enjoy in this comfortable home. MLS#68266 $349,900

Oceanfront home 4 BR, 5BA. Kitchen updated with new cabinets, appliances, and granite. Bamboo flooring and tile throughout. New masterbath with granite and walk in shower.

3,000 sq. ft. heated area with open floor plan ideally suited for guest and extended family. MLS#68284 $1,295,000

1669 A&B S FLETCHER AVE Across the street from ocean - 2009 remodeled duplex offers ocean views from roof top sun deck.

Each side includes 2 BR & 1 bath with wood & tile flooring. Large backyard has room for a pool.

Extra storage under house. Short walk to beach or restaurants. No short term rentals. MLS #s 67112 & 67113 $409,000

Coastal Condo

96289 PINEY ISLAND DRIVE

Charming coastal designer decorated condo is ready to enjoy! Beautifully appointed with 20” ceramic tile and carpeted bedrooms, beadboard walls in kitchen and baths, and new sliders opening to covered balcony. Easy walk to the beach, plus pool, tennis, and boat storage. Allows pets and short-term rentals. Extra storage available downstairs Not to be missed! MLS#64881 $130,000

Reduced Price: Waterfront 5 BR, 5 BA estate home on Little Piney Island with 4300 Sq. Ft. heated area. Gourmet Kitchen, covered private dock with boat and Jet Ski lifts. Mother In Law living space with full kitchen. Home theatre room with pool table. MLS 67255 $809,000

Townhome Near the Beach

WALBEN BEACH FRONT COTTAGES

Serene piece of paradise within a few minutes’ walk to the beach.

The unique design and extra land make this home extra special. 3 bedrooms, 2 flex space rooms plus 3 baths. Nestled in the woods is a screened gazebo, perfect for relaxing or enjoying a meal and the company of friends. Don’t miss this great opportunity to be near the beach! MLS#68619 $395,000

Oceanfront custom built Craftsman townhome 280 S Fletcher. 3BR, 3BA home with wood & tile floors, and granite counters. Elevator and oceanfront heated pool. Durable composite decks and a 2 car garage.

Short term rental permit with excellent rental history.

MLS#68321 $835,000

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BOOKSTORE BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY 25-year local favorite, turn key, bookstore business opportunity. Located on a main thoroughfare of Amelia Island, this business has large inventory of new and used books of both local and general interest. Included are all necessary fixtures and POS software to run this historically profitable operation. Special occasion card racks, monthly book club meeting, summer craft and science program, best seller display, and regular book signings bring in. Current owner will train. MLS#67511 $140,000

27391 W 14TH STREET ~ PRICE REDUCED Country charmer close to town, great Nassau schools, and shopping, Short commute to FAA Hilliard, FLETC, southern GA, Callahan, Yulee, and Amelia Island.

Tucked away on .43 of an acre at end of quiet street, this home is sheilded by preserve area on two sides. MLS#66672 $165,000

LOTS FOR SALE

1508 PENBROOK $274,900 Desirable Lakewood neighborhood - well maintained pool home on quiet beautifully landscaped lot. Screen covered pool with great deck for barbecue. Open, airy, new roof and AC in 2010, updated main bathroom, new custom interior doors, new tile floors in front portion of home, newer appliances, extra shed can be used as garage, workshop or studio. 3 bedrooms plus office. Lovely pond beside house. Mid island location - close to everything!

UNDER CONTRACT 96171 LANCEFORD LANE • $849,900 LOT 24 ~ PINEY ISLAND DRIVE $159,000 MLS#68348

LOT 25 ~ SOAP CREEK DRIVE $200,000 MLS#66882

LOT 28 ~ SOAP CREEK DRIVE $149,900 MLS#68510

LOT 6 ~ PARK PLACE $99,000 MLS#65508

5 BD/5 BA • Private dock • 2 laundry centers • 2 story screened in porch • Hickory hardwood floors• Wired for AV • Solar water heater • Huge main floor master suite

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3 GREEN WINGED TEAL Remodeled home in Amelia Island Plantation just steps from the ocean.

Great open ¾ow ¾oorplan with access to outdoor deck for entertaining.

New carpet, exterior paint, HVAC and washer/dryer. Being sold fully furnished with great rental potential!

MLS#68836 $749,000

6 MARSH CREEK Outstanding golf course views from this luxury home in Amelia Island Plantation.

Two ½replaces, custom cabinetry and built-ins, huge bonus room, library, Chef’s kitchen, and 3-car garage with special Toy Garage to house bus, car collection, etc. MLS#67677 $1,597,500

96064 BOTTLEBRUSH LANE Bright and spacious 3BR/3.5BA townhome in gated community. High ceilings, open ¾oor plan, gas ½replace, Florida room, Plantation shutters, and molding & trim throughout. Rear patio great for grilling and entertaining.

Double master suites! MLS#68570 $435,750

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2053 BEACH WOOD ROAD $359,000 One-of-a-kind Beach Wood Villa.

Amelia Island Plantation – directly across street from the beach and the Omni Resort Hotel. 3 bedrooms, 3 1/2 baths. Perfectly furnished.

Newly renovated. Ready for resort living!

Andrew Sands

Broker/Salesperson (904) 556-7559

Historic home just 3 blocks from Centre Street. Updated kitchen and baths. Andersen windows/doors throughout. Original hardwood ¾oors, ½replace, porch & front door. Private courtyard patio w/ Jacuzzi pool and detached guest cottage. MLS#68546 $550,000 PENDING! ~ 4442 S. Fletcher Avenue - Large ocean front lot.

MLS#68746 $1,199,000 PENDING! ~ 3046C First Avenue - Townhome only one block from beach. MLS#68770 $297,000 PENDING! ~ 34 Long Point Drive - Golf course home at Amelia Island Plantation. MLS#66199 $745,000

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backyard adventure Dungeness on Cumberland Island

across the river STORY AND PHOTOS BY KAREN MILLER

J

ust a stone’s throw from the bustling coastal town of Fernandina Beach beckons the charming town of St. Marys, Georgia. I recently took a weekend trip to historic St. Marys, once home to pirates, smugglers, and a robust shipping industry, to learn a little more about this quaint village community.

St. Marys developed its current tourist economy in the 1970s. Calling itself “The Gateway to Cumberland Island,” the town is the departure point for the ferry to Cumberland Island National Seashore. My plan was to explore St. Marys on Saturday, then visit Cumberland Island on Sunday. It’s a busy weekend, but St. Marys is only a 40-minute drive from Fernandina Beach.

My first stop was Emma’s Cottage House, a bed & breakfast inn located in the heart of downtown. It was on this property that Sam Bealey, a superintendent for Dungeness on Cumberland Island, brought his bride, Miss Emma, to live in 1911. After I settled into my pretty room, I toured the grounds, full of Southern favorites like magnolias, gardenias, jasmine, azaleas, hydrangeas, and camellias, then set out for the waterfront, only two blocks away.

Recently restored, the waterfront is a beautiful place to walk, or just sit and pass the time. It has a lovely fountain, porch swings, an amphitheater, and a Community Market on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Adjacent to the park is the St. Marys Submarine Museum, the largest of its kind in the South, and the fifth largest in the country, featuring pictures, paintings, artifacts, historical documents, and files on nearly every submarine the United States has had in service. With a working periscope and a video on how a submarine works, it’s a great place to bring the kids, too.

Afterwards, I toured the Cumberland Island Visitor Center, which tells the tale of the Carnegie family, and features a special War of 1812 exhibit. A short walk brought me to Orange Hall, now a museum and a beacon for history buffs who appreciate the grand beauty of the Antebellum South. A short walk later I was at Oak Grove Cemetery, one of the oldest burial grounds on the Georgia coast. St. Marys is also home to the Georgia Radio Museum & Hall of Fame, the St. Marys Railroad Museum, and four beautiful churches of historic significance, all within walking distance of the downtown.

On Sunday, I got on board the Cumberland Queen II, a ferry that shuttles visitors to Cumberland Island National Seashore. The island features beaches, dunes, marshes, and wildlife, including the famed wild horses. It also preserves and interprets many historic sites and structures, including the ruins of Dungeness and the Plum Orchard mansion.

The Dungeness district contains the ruins of the Carnegie mansion, the Tabby House dating to the Early Republic, and a cemetery. The Plum Orchard Historic District contains the intact Plum Orchard mansion dating to the 1890s, and a shell midden dating back over 4,000 years.

I spent the day exploring the southern end of the island, visiting Dungeness, the Ice House Museum, the shoreline, and numerous hiking trails.

After taking the last ferry back to St. Marys, I was back in Fernandina for dinner. Now that’s my idea of a perfect weekend adventure! For more information about St. Marys and Cumberland Island, visit www.visitstmarys.com.

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