IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD with Mandy Haynes

IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD with Mandy Haynes

Concierge Care of Amelia Island

Amanda Tiner, Jessica Swindal, Karen Heekin, Avery Staff ord, and Sonya Wilson

PHOTO BY SHERRY CARTER

“To care for those who once cared for us is the highest honor,” says owner Nancy Ralston. Nancy and her partners believe that with the support of a highly trained Senior Care Advisor and qualifi ed and compassionate caregivers, seniors can maintain the highest quality of life in their own homes. Concierge Care is proud to have earned the “Best of Home Care Provider of Choice” award consistently for the last several years, but is even more proud of the positive feedback they receive on a daily basis of how they have improved the lives of their clients and families. Th ey are passionate about providing quality caregiving services to seniors every day.

Concierge Care of Amelia Island’s dedicated team includes Amanda Tiner and Jessica Swindal (both raised on Amelia Island), Sonya Wilson, Avery Staff ord and Karen Heekin, RN, Senior Care Advisor and Administrator. Karen loves serving clients on Amelia Island. In her spare time, she enjoys being with her family and caring for her Havanese dog “Hershey.” Karen grew up vacationing on Amelia Island and hopes to retire here. She loves being able to assist in providing care for seniors that enable them to remain in their homes.

Concierge Care specializes in personal care, companion services, and Alzheimer’s or Dementia care. Th ey off er 24/7 Live-In Care as well as Medication Management and Nursing Services. Concierge Care of Amelia Island is located at 649 Amelia Island Parkway, Suite C. For more information, call (904) 404-7180 or visit www.conciergecarefl .com.

Cottonways

Bonnie Kimmel

PHOTO BY SHERRY CARTER

Cottonways has been on Amelia Island for 12 years, but the owner, Jennifer Davis McNeill, has been off ering a comfortable and sophisticated clothing line since February 2006. Jennifer turned down post-graduation job off ers to follow her dream, opening her fi rst store in downtown Melbourne, Florida. “In February 2009, we opened the doors on our second location in Fernandina Beach,” says Jennifer. She now also has stores in St. Augustine, Vero Beach, and Winter Park.

It’s no wonder the clothing line is so successful. When walking by the store on Centre Street, it is hard not to stop to take a closer look at the beautiful clothes on display. Th e best part about the clothing line is that it is nearly maintenancefree. Cottonways outfi ts are washer- and dryer-safe and don’t require ironing.

“I love that we have such a wide variety of sizes,” says Bonnie Kimmel. Bonnie has worked at Cottonways for nine years. She said she loves the fact that so many people who come to Amelia Island on their yearly vacations shop at Cottonways. “It’s always nice to see them.”

When she’s not outfi tting customers with their newest favorite outfi ts, Bonnie is busy with her two kids—son, Sullivan, and daughter, Bayla—and a new puppy, an 8-monthold Lab/Shepherd mix named Disco Maui adopted from Nassau Humane Society. Cottonways is located at 313 Centre Street in downtown Fernandina Beach. For more information, call (904) 261-0311 or visit their website at cottonways.com.