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...fall is definitely the season for music.

With a blast of the blues, the season comes ripping in, followed by a highpressure system of swinging jazz early next month.

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On Amelia Island, everything seems to have its season, and fall is definitely the season for music. With a blast of the blues, the season comes ripping in, followed by a highpressure system of swinging jazz early next month. Over the last few years, it has been a pleasure to watch these two great annual events take root. The first on the calendar, coming this month, is the Amelia Island Blues Festival, organized each year by a dedicated group of volunteers led by Jeff Malone. Jeff and his crew have put on some great weekends of music over the last few years at Main Beach, featuring some of the biggest names in the business.

This year, they are moving downtown onto the waterfront for an exciting two days of music on September 13 and 14. Renowned blues guitarist Albert Castiglia returns to the festival this year for what is sure to be another show-stopping performance, and headliner Mud Morganfield, son of the legendary Chicago blues man Muddy Waters, promises to deliver one of his typically charismatic shows on Saturday night. It should make for a great weekend downtown, and the blues festival has enlisted the help of the Downtown Merchants Association and downtown restaurants to make it a memorable weekend for festival-goers.

The Les DeMerle Amelia Island Jazz Festival owes its success to renowned drummer Les DeMerle, an Amelia Island resident since 1991 and the driving force behind the festival. Les, who got his start with jazz greats Lionel Hampton and Harry James, swings into his tenth season as artistic director of the festival, backed by another dedicated group of volunteers who help make it such a terrific event every year. Partnering again with the Omni Hotel & Resort at Amelia Island Plantation, the Jazz Festival has found the perfect venue for its world-class shows. This year, the festival, which runs from October 6 – 13, welcomes another stellar line-up of musicians, including the retro swing band Royal Crown Revue and headliner Mindi Abair, the jazz sensation who, in the last few years, has been the featured saxophonist on American Idol, toured with Aerosmith, and sat in with Paul Schaffer and the Late Night with David Letterman band. And, as always, the festival features a full week of shows and events.

Also this month, we have a feature on Stay’N Country Ranch, a local ranch that utilizes innovative therapies involving horses to help kids and adults; a feature on Kathy Miller, a local woman who has tailgated and painted at all the football stadiums in the SEC; a “Fernandina Faces” profile of John and Linda McClane; a “Backyard Adventure” that pairs local history with a couple of pints; and much more.

See you around the island!

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Contributing Photographers Holly Allain, Pam Bell, Elizabeth Wilkes, David Burghardt, Lynne Taylor, Katrin Bell, William Raser

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SEPTEMBER 2013 11 Cover Story BLUES & JAZZ FESTIVALS MAKE FALL THE SEASON FOR MUSIC

With two more stellar line-ups, the Amelia Island Blues Festival and the Amelia Island Jazz Festival make fall the season for great live music and entertainment.

29 A Healing Connection

37 Tailgating Through the SEC

In addition to boarding horses and offering lessons, Stay’N Country Ranch offers innovative therapies that use horses to help people connect and heal.

Kathy Miller loves football and she has tailgated—and painted —at every stadium in the SEC, collecting fabulous tailgating recipes along the way.

43 Fernandina Faces

68 Backyard Adventure

When John McClane returned to Amelia Island to join his father’s optometry practice, he brought his wife, Linda, who helped found the Amelia Community Theatre.

If you want to learn a little of Amelia Island’s rich history while enjoying some of the island’s best pubs, try the Amelia Island Museum of History’s pub crawl.

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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 When deciding to utilize hardscape in your garden, attractive succulents and cacti make great additions.

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Island Home When Amy and Dale Cole of Cole Builders built their own home, they designed a beautiful pool and patio area with expansive marsh views to enjoy with their five children.

Cover design by Tom Barrett.

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Eating Scene With mouthwatering burgers, hand-cut French fries, and real milkshakes, Tasty’s is an island favorite.

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Open House Premium real estate offerings on and around Amelia Island

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Bringing It All Back Home

BY KAREN MILLER • PHOTOS COURTESY OF AIJF AND AIBF

s Amelia Island has become a musical and artistic home to numerous cultural events in northeast Florida, it’s no wonder that the upcoming Amelia Island Blues Festival and Les DeMerle Amelia Island Jazz Festival attract thousands of music lovers each year. This fall, the Blues Festival fires up the start of two great months of music. The Blues Festival is held the middle weekend of September, and the Jazz Festival kicks off in early October, offering an entire week of jazz musicians from around the country. Both festivals have a variety of concerts, artists, and prices to suit all individuals, and families, too. In addition to the highly-acclaimed national talent, Amelia Islanders will also be treated to some local talent and a variety of related activities, including an art show, programs for school children, and special senior events. Be sure to choose your favorite artists, mark your calendars, grab the kids and your special someone, and head out to an autumn of musical marvels and events!

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The Amelia Island Blues Festival: Bringin’ the Blues to Town On September 13 and 14, the ghosts of the Mississippi will mingle with the spirits of pirates past and present as the Amelia Island Blues Festival moves to downtown Fernandina Beach this year. Held in previous years on Main Beach, the Amelia Island Blues Festival Committee decided to make some changes to the event: move it downtown, bring it back to two days, (actually one evening and one day), and tie it closer to the community, restaurants, and other downtown establishments.

This change has created an exciting and innovative schedule and line-up, which features an epic melting pot of Chicago Blues, Mississippi Delta Blues, and Blues Rock/Funk, with the addition of foot stomping blues street performer and Florida native, Ben Prestage, to fill the breaks between each act, a wonderfully rounded program. Amelia Island Blues Festival Committee President Jeff Malone is excited about the line-up this year, and also the change in venue. “I like the fact that we’re moving downtown this year,” says Malone.

“We wanted to change it up, keep it fresh. We’re working with the Downtown Merchants Association and the Amelia Island Convention and Visitors Bureau this year to create a festival that benefits everyone.”

The opening of the Amelia Island Blues Festival begins September 13 with a free event on Centre Street from 6 to 8 p.m. Participants are encouraged to bring canned goods or a non-perishable boxed food item to be donated to the Barnabas food pantry. Opening act will be Roger “Hurricane” Wilson and the 18-piece Blues in School Band, with Director Johnny Robinson. Wilson, this year’s Master of Ceremonies, along with The Shuffle Junkies, will also perform on day two of the event, and are hosting an after-festival party at Sheffield’s at the Palace Saloon late Saturday night.

Wilson began playing guitar at age nine in Keansburg, New Jersey, and over the years has gravitated to the early Delta Blues performers such as Robert Johnson and Elmore James. He has become a blues road warrior, rarely returning to his home state of Georgia. Roger’s latest CD is a live recording with Grammy winning and Blues legend Willie “Big Eyes” Smith, called Live Blues, Protected by Smith and Wilson. The 12 AMELIA ISLANDER MAGAZINE • SEPTEMBER 2013

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Albert Castiglia

Claudette King

PHOTO BY JIM ZIELINSKI

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Shuffle Junkies are an Atlanta-based blues rock power trio. In addition to their growing number of originals their influences are B.B King, Eric Clapton, and Albert Collins.

Albert Castiglia will also be performing at the free concert on Friday night. Castiglia made his professional debut in 1990 when he joined the Miami Blues Authority. He was named “Best Blues Guitarist” in Miami in 1997 by New Times magazine, a local alternative paper. His first big break came about when legendary harmonica player Junior Wells heard him sing and play and immediately hired him for his touring band.

Castiglia will also be hosting the after party at the Palace Saloon on September 13, beginning at 10:30 p.m.

On Saturday, September 14, the Amelia Island Blues Festival gates open at 10:30 a.m.—the festival runs all day until 8 p.m. The festivities and music will be located on Front Street at the Harbor, behind Atlantic Seafood. Day two features descendants from two blues legends this year, with Claudette King, youngest daughter of B.B. King, performing at 11 a.m., and headliner Mud Morganfield, the oldest son of Muddy Waters, with his show, beginning at 6:45 p.m., just in time for a perfect sunset over the harbor.

Morganfield, eldest son of the undisputed King of the Blues, has been delivering his charismatic Chicago blues of the highest order to audiences around the world. Stunning audiences everywhere, Morganfield looks and sounds strikingly like his old man, so much so, that one of his dad’s former sidemen said “It’s like watching a ghost in the flesh!” Morganfield, however, also has his own very individual mojo working and will be coming to the Amelia Island Blues Festival from his recent European Tour. As Morganfield puts it, “I started to sing to show the world that dad left me here. I love and am proud to sing his songs just like I love and will always be proud of him.”

Other performers featured on Saturday include the Josh Miller Band, John Nemeth, Zac Harmon, and the exciting Ana Popovic, from Memphis, Tennessee. Popovic was recently invited to play the prestigious 2013 New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival, where she introduced her new project—a nine-piece power blues and funk machine called Ana Popovic & Mo’ Better Love.

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John Nemeth

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Mike Levine

“We are so fortunate to have this tremendous line-up of Blues performers, along with the volunteers and sponsors that help make this event successful,” says Malone. “Sponsors like RockTenn help us raise money for Blues in Schools, to purchase new instruments for their band. In the past three years we’ve been able to contribute to Baptist Medical Center, too, along with the Fernandina Beach music program, and this year, the Barnabas food pantry. And offering our free concert on Friday night means that everyone gets a taste of the blues!”

Tickets for the Amelia Island Blues Festival are $20 per person in advance, and $25 at the gate. VIP tickets are also available for $50 and include a festival tee shirt. For more information, call (404) 784-7687 or visit www.ameliaislandbluesfest.com.

The Amelia Island Jazz Festival: Bringing Amelia Island 10 Years of Swingin’ Music This year’s Amelia Island Jazz Festival, held October 6 – 13, promises to be huge party with exciting, swinging jazz, played with passion, expertise, and soul by many of today’s leading jazz artists. As the festival celebrates their tenth year, jazz lovers are looking forward to two headlining jazz superstars—smooth jazz sax sensation Mindi Abair and hot retro swing band Royal Crown Revue. One of the most recognizable jazz horn players in the U.S., Abair is also well-known for being the featured saxophonist on American Idol for the 2011 and 2012 seasons. Over the past two years, she has toured the U.S. with Aerosmith as their only saxophonist since 1973, sat in for a night with Bruce Springsteen at the famed Beacon Theater, and even taken the saxophone chair over for two shows with Paul Shaffer and the Late Show with David Letterman band. As a solo artist, she has carved out her own brand as “the rocker of the jazz world,” and she adds a refreshingly unique voice to an exciting new generation of crossover artists.

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Each year’s talent roster has featured top notch performers such as David Benoit, Spyro Gyra, Buckwheat Zydeco, Ramsey Lewis, David Sanborn, Christian Tamburr, Harry Allen, Marcus Printup, Richie Cole, and naturally, Amelia Island’s own Les DeMerle and his Dynamic Orchestra, featuring vocalist Bonnie Eisele.

DeMerle is artistic director of the festival.

“We are committed to presenting high quality programs,” DeMerle states, “and the community has demonstrated its support with increasing attendance and enthusiasm.” DeMerle goes on to say that he, his wife Bonnie, the rest of the AIJF Board, and the Festival’s many hard working volunteers were excited about partnering with Omni Resort & Hotel at Amelia Island Plantation last year and reaching their world-wide market. This year, the festival is again receiving the strong support of many sponsors, especially the Amelia Island Convention & Visitors’ Bureau, as well as international jazz publications JAZZIZ and DownBeat Magazine. Many of the concerts will again be held at the Omni Resort, along with other local venues, with a week of fantastic jazz set within the beauty of a true Southern landscape.

Les DeMerle launched his career as drummer for jazz vibraphone great, Lionel Hampton. He then toured for 12 years with jazz trumpet master, Harry James, recording three albums with him including the Grammy-winning King James Version. A resident of Amelia Island since 1991, Les continues to perform on cruises, at concerts and festivals with his trio, quartet, and the Dynamic Les DeMerle Big Band Orchestra with Bonnie Eisele, which has recorded 13 CDs. DeMerle’s and Eisele’s dream of starting a jazz festival on Amelia Island ten years ago was met with strong community support, drawing thousands of jazz lovers to the festival, and hundreds of volunteers and sponsors. “For ten years, I am proud to say that the Amelia Island

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Jazz Festival has been growing at a feverish pitch, says DeMerle. “We are now known and recognized all over the world as a premier annual jazz event. We are deeply indebted to all of our loyal volunteers, sponsors and world-class jazz musicians who have given more than one hundred per cent. I knew for sure that we hit a home run when George Wein, founder of the Newport Jazz Festival, praised our accomplishments.

Continuing with this amazing support, we can only grow from here to keep one of America’s greatest art forms, jazz, moving forward.” DeMerle’s newest CD, Feelin’ Good, on Origin Records was recently released, and will be performed on Friday, October 11, when he and Eisele open for Royal Crown Revue.

In addition to the headliners this year, the Amelia Island Jazz Festival will feature numerous top-notch musicians including Mike Levine, Bobby Pickwood, DieDra & the Ruff Pro Band, El Nino & the Latin Jazz Knights, and more. The festival kicks off with a Dixieland Jazz Brunch held at David’s Restaurant on October 6, followed by Jazz in the Park, a yearly free concert held at Amelia Park. Other festivities throughout the week include Jazz at the Movies, a Blues Concert and Wine Tasting, a Late Night Super Jam Session, and a Drum Clinic Spectacular. The Amelia Island Jazz Festival welcomes Craviotto Drum Company as the official drum of the AIJF. Craviotto has built two custom state-of-the-art drum sets that will be debuted at this year’s festival and at the Saturday afternoon Drum Clinic/Master Class with Daniel Glass and Les DeMerle.

Master craftsman and drum maker John Craviotto will emcee the drum event.

The Les DeMerle Amelia Island Jazz Festival also provides youngsters the opportunity to learn about America’s unique musical art form with “Jazz in the Schools”. The festival donates part of its proceeds toward a scholarship program to fund college educations for aspiring jazz musicians.

For information on the Les DeMerle Amelia Island Jazz Festival or to buy tickets in advance, or to become a sponsor, visit their web site at www.ameliaislandjazzfestival.com or call the Festival Hotline at (904) 504-4772.

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THE COUNCIL ON AGING ANNOUNCES ITS FALL GALA

Wendy Wax

LOCAL AUTHORS MARKET PLACE RETURNS If you love to read and love to support local authors, come to the Local Authors Market Place at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church on Saturday, September 28 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Come meet local authors of all genres, including both adult and children’s books, and buy books to read or books to share. Proceeds from the event benefit the Family Resource Center of Nassau County. Featured authors include Wendy Wax, author of While We Were Watching Downton Abbey, and Ken Burger, author of Salkehatchie Soup.

In addition to the Market Place, free workshops are being offered for budding writers and seasoned pros, including “Ten Mistakes,” “Publish Your Book,” “Historical Novels with a Twist,” “Writing Books for Fun, Fame, and Fortune,” and “Getting Started,” all presented by local authors, editors, and publishers. On Sunday, September 29, a special Authors Luncheon will be held at Joe’s Bistro, from noon to 2 p.m. Limited seating is available and tickets can be purchased at Book Plus, 107 Centre Street, or by calling (904) 261-0303. For more information about the weekend’s events, visit www.localauthorsmarketplace.com.

The Council on Aging invites you to take a “Sentimental Journey” with them on Friday, October 4. It’s time for their tenth annual fundraiser, and this year’s outing is sure to be a very special event. Limited to only 200 tickets, this Art Deco-themed Gala will be held in the newly renovated Omni Amelia Island Plantation and Resort. This year’s Gala will feature music, dance performances, live and silent auctions, and many more surprises. More details are coming this month. To inquire about the event, call the Council on Aging office at (904) 261-0701.

This fundraising event is an excellent opportunity for individuals and corporations to provide financial support and sponsorship to the Council on Aging of Nassau County and its ongoing mission to ensure the quality of life to Nassau County senior citizens.

The Council on Aging delivers critical services to Nassau County seniors in five categories, including Meals on Wheels, COA Transportation, In-Home Care, and Adult Day Health Care, while operating two senior recreation centers. For more information about their services and the Fall Gala, visit www.coanassau.com.

BEN BYRNS RUNWAY RALLY TO RAISE MONEY FOR LOCAL CHARITIES The Ben Byrns 5K Runway Rally will be held on Saturday, September 15 at 8 a.m. at the Fernandina Beach airport, on Airport Road just off the Amelia Island Parkway. Registration forms are available at Current Running, 815 S. Eighth St., Pipeline Surf Shop, 2022 First Ave. at Sadler Road, and at www.ameliaislandrunners. com Registration is $20 through September 1st, and $25 thereafter. The fun run-andwalk will not be competitive, but a race clock will be at the finish line, and the first male and female finishers will receive a certificate for a sightseeing flight around Amelia Island. Participants will also receive T-shirts. The run/ walk will start and finish at the airport gates, near the Airport Administration Office east of the main terminal.

Ben Byrns, a Fernandina Beach High School graduate, was attending Florida State College and living in Jacksonville Beach when a roommate found him on a Saturday morning last February. The cause of death was listed as an overdose of a pain-relieving drug. He left behind a grieving family, a multitude of friends, and questions that can never be answered. His parents, Ken and Laurie Byrns of Fernandina Beach, are determined that something good must come of the tragedy. “Something horrible happening to Ben has just got to help someone else,” says Laurie. The Ben Byrns 5K Runway Rally will raise money for the Nassau Humane Society, honoring Ben’s love for animals, and the Boys & Girls Clubs.

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arolyn and Kenneth Rowe have been married for 60 years and selling artwork for over 40 years. What is the key to their successful marriage and their diverse businesses? “We like to keep busy,” laughs Carolyn. “I have always needed an outlet, and an excuse to go shopping.” Kenneth adds: “We’ve always had something going on.”

And those “goings on” have included owning and running restaurants, hotels, and antique shops in various locations around the United States. At present, though, the couple owns and operates Casablanca, a home goods and interior design establishment on Sadler Road. Previously located on South Fourteenth Street and named Gallery of Amelia, Casablanca has expanded their inventory to include fine art, exceptional furnishings, antiques, and unique gift items.

When the couple lived in Europe, they became interested in art and began collecting. “I love beautiful things,” states Carolyn. “I love the craftsmanship and history behind each piece.” “While we were living in Europe, we developed an appreciation for European art and design,” says Kenneth. “We were eager

to share our tastes with our Amelia Island friends.” But Carolyn’s customers swear that she was born with a good eye for interior design and classical paintings.

And when they want a new look for their home, Carolyn is happy to come to their home and make some suggestions.

“More often than not, a home’s décor can be freshened up by adding some new items to their existing furnishings. There is no need to completely redecorate their home.” And, as Carolyn and Kenneth continue to upgrade their stock to include more unusual and interesting home goods, many of their customers come back again and again for Carolyn’s wise advice and designer’s eye, calling her the “Phoebe Howard” of Amelia Island.

And although it may seem like an exhausting line of work, for Carolyn to be working in her retail store nearly every day, she just shrugs and smiles.

“I’m surrounded by beautiful things.

My customers come in to talk about home decorating, which I love. Those customers are also my best friends.

My store is like my home. And I like being here.” For more information about Casablanca or to schedule an appointment, call (904) 415-1540.

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FIRST COAST COMMUNITY BANK GALLERY 1750 South 14th Street, 2nd floor • 277-5290 GALLERY C 218-B Ash Street • 583-4676 HUNT’S ART & ARTIFACT GALLERY 361 Centre Street • 261-8225 ISLAND ART ASSOCIATION COOPERATIVE GALLERY 18 North 2nd Street • 261-7020 ISLAND TREASURES 1104 South 8th Street • 261-8887 LA TORRE’S GALLERY & GIFTS 206 Centre Street • 261-0444 MEAD’S FRAMERY & TROPHY Corner of A1A & Hwy 17 • 225-2195 THE PICKERS MARKET 201 Alachua Street • 432-7048 THE PLANTATION SHOP 4828 First Coast Hwy • 261-2030 TRAILER PARK COLLECTIBLES 702 Centre Street • 491-4461 TRISH’S SLIGHTLY OFF CENTRE 218C Ash Street • 277-1147 WATERWHEEL GALLERY 819 South 8th Street • 261-2535

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Fine art photographs can be seen at Amelia SanJon Gallery, The Island Art Association, The Omini Plantation Guild and Gallery, BarZin Restaurant and Wines by Steve on First Coast Highway.

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eese Haley grew up in a small town in South Georgia around agriculture, turf farms, and gardening, so naturally his love of landscaping has been life-long. He furthered his education by earning a degree in Horticultural Science from Florida Southern College, before opening his own unique business that combines his passion for the outdoors with his genuine interest in people and places, and where they call home. “There is nothing I enjoy more than providing my clients with fine service, and helping them showcase their properties with outdoor lighting.” says Haley. “Full Moon Lighting is not just my business, it’s my life.” His business, which operates out of Brunswick, services clients in Georgia, Florida, and even South Carolina.

As a fourth generation small business owner, Haley learned the art of customer service from his parents and grandparents as he helped in the business that his family has owned and operated since 1910. Reese’s desire to go the extra mile to satisfy his clients and to meet their needs shows in how he treats his clients and how he runs his own company. “I wanted to start an outdoor lighting company that would offer the best in customer service and products to our clients. I have seen this business grow quickly, and I believe that is due to the quality that we offer. We aim to give our clients the very best in outdoor lighting so that their properties are as captivating at night as by day,” says Haley. For more information, call (912) 268-4490 or visit www.fullmoomlightingllc.com.

f you are looking for the added living space of a glass room or screen room; a screen enclosure to keep your pool, patio, or deck clean, safe and leak free; a pergola for shade and architectural beauty; or an arbor to enhance the beauty of your yard, Impact Enclosures will create the quality enclosure that meets your personal style and needs. In a very short time, Ryan Hammers and Justin McCullers have earned a lot of respect in this growing Florida industry. Graduates of the University of North Florida, the two young men began their company in Jacksonville with the goal of creating quality, long-lasting outdoor structures with unique, customized designs. “Our objective is to listen to our clients’ needs and educate them on the many available options,” says Hammers. “We will do our very best to make your budget work, while designing the ideal addition or enclosure for your home or yard.”

The experienced staff members at Impact Enclosures are determined to create each project with great care and the highest level of craftsmanship. “Quality craftsmanship and commitment to customer satisfaction are our company priorities,” says Justin last name here. “We never walk away from a job until the customer is completely satisfied.” Impact Enclosure’s structures improve the function and aesthetic beauty of any home. “We will create and build an enclosure that will heighten the atmosphere and beauty of your outdoor living space,” says Hammers. For more information, call (904) 346-1112 or visit www.impactenclosures.com.

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Available at Robison Jewelry, 217 Centre Street. (904) 261-3635.

Uttermost Art Enjoy the simple elegance of these spectacular new prints from our Uttermost art collection. The timeless shell is the perfect inspiration when creating a unique coastal theme for any room in your home.

Featured as a set of four, but priced individually at $122.98. Available at Amelia’s Treasure, 216 Centre Street. (904) 277-6626.

Premium Pottery Jersey Pottery, a world-renowned, award-winning ceramics brand, is located on the Channel Island of Jersey between England and France. It’s a family-owned business started in 1946, and the Saltwater Shrimp design is perfect for Amelia Island. The plate ($49.95) and bowl ($59.95) are at Southern Touch, 301 Centre Street. (904) 261-5377.

Peerless Panorama A Florida native, Doug Cavanah is an outdoor photographer who specializes in panoramic photographs. This framed giclee print of a stunning Doug Cavanah beach photograph, measuring 55 in. by 28 in., regularly sells for $320.00, but is available for only $230.00 at LaTorre’s Gallery & Gifts, 206 Centre Street. (904) 261-0444.

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

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

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

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A Healing Connection Stay’N Country Ranch Uses Innovative Therapies with Horses to Promote Healing

BY DICKIE ANDERSON

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tay’N Country Ranch is a family-owned and operated ranch just off Amelia Island in Nassau County. In contrast to the nearby beautiful beaches of Amelia Island, you will find over 40 acres of oak trees, stocked ponds, nature trails, a 20-stall horse barn with 2 indoor arenas, a walk-in horse shower, tack lockers, a large outdoor arena, and a wonderful party barn ready for anything from a birthday party to a rustic wedding.

Missy and Schad Freeman have converted a property once used to raise chickens into an equine center that offers not only boarding for horses but a variety of activities open to the public. Missy Freeman met her husband, Shad, when he was playing arena football and she was coach of the cheerleaders.

The couple is raising their daughter, Hayzley, along with the family’s assortment of child-friendly animals—Nigerian dwarf goats, ducks, a pot-bellied pig, and chickens.

Missy Freeman is living her dream. As a girl, she loved horses and took every opportunity to be around them. Now,

in addition to their full-service boarding center, the Freemans have recently opened a sister business, Stay’N Connected, which offers special programs that teach life and coping skills to children and adults. By using horses and nature, the program helps individuals make powerful connections on a social, cognitive and emotional level. Equine Facilitated Learning (EFL) and Equine Facilitated Psychotherapy (EFP) are both experimental forms of learning and psychotherapy that involve horses. In an educational setting, horses and the lifestyle that goes along with taking care of them offer opportunities to acquire critical life and communication skills.

Lisa Gamble is a speech language pathologist who works with children every day. She has four horses currently boarding at Stay ’N Country, and she knows from her own personal experience, as well as those of her horse-loving daughters, how helpful Equine Facilitated Learning can be for any child.

It is particularly effective for children with language delays,

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including those along the autism spectrum. “Bringing these children out of a therapy room and into an alternative setting, such as the Stay’N Connected program, can truly enhance their learning,” says Gamble.

Another important part of the program is Shelley Mitchell, Growing Awards, who brings her 17 years experience in Special Education with a background in Applied Behavioral Analysis BCABA, Exceptional Student Education (K-12) Certification, and American Sign Language (ASL), as well as a Bachelor’s degree in Organizational Management.

Who can benefit from this innovative therapy? It is designed to assist children and adults with ADHD, behavioral disorders, autism and speaking/learning processing disorders, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The concept that horses might be helpful or healing to people struggling with mental health issues is based on the understanding that horses are extremely sensitive to changes in human beings. Due to

their heightened sensitivity, horses react and respond to people differently based upon the person’s emotional state. The horse acts as a big biofeedback machine, providing the client and the therapist with information regarding the client’s moods, as well as changes within those moods.

The Boys and Girls Club and Oceans of Fun Reading Initiative have brought groups of children to Stay’N Country for programs that teach life skills and offer what is for many a first-time exposure to horses and a country environment. The children work through a carefully planned curriculum that teaches youngsters about horses. They learn the different parts of the horse and have an opportunity to groom and even paint the horses.

The connection between an animal and child or adult struggling to communicate may offer the perfect opportunity to open doors long thought to be locked. Missy Freeman and her Stay’N Connected is helping to make that happen.

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

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

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

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Segway Tours in State & National Parks Watch nature unfold as you Segway from the beach to a primitive maritime forest. Guides will interpret this fascinating plant and wildlife habitat. No experience necessary. Easy-to-learn instructions given before every excursion. Riders’ minimum age is 13 years; maximum weight is 260 lbs. Three tours daily, Monday through Sunday at 10 am, 11:30 am, and 1 pm. For more information, call (904) 251-9477, or visit www.EcoMotionTours.com.

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Nassau Community Band Rehearsals

Weekly Thursday rehearsals will resume at 6 pm in the Yulee Middle School band room at 85439 Miner Road. Information will be available for interested persons so all are welcome to stop by. Questions can be sent to info@ nassaucommunityband.com, call band president Chuck Belinski (904-277-1257) or visit us at www.facebook.com/NassauCommunityBand.

SEPTEMBER 7, 8

Union Garrison at Fort Clinch State Park Fort Clinch State Park holds a Living History Union Garrison the first weekend of each month. Volunteers in Civil War-era attire portray daily life at the fort as it was in 1864. Soldiers will answer questions about being stationed at Fort Clinch, while visitors tour the fort and grounds. Cost is $6 per vehicle park entrance fee, plus $2 per person Fort admission. For more information, call 277-7274, or visit www.floridastateparks.org/fortclinch.

SEPTEMBER 7, 14, 21, 28

Amelia Farmers’ Market

Mingle with local farmers and business owners to find farm-direct fruits and vegetables, organic products, specialty foods, gourmet baked goods, plants, and more. The market is now located at The Shops at Omni Amelia Island Plantation.

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SEPTEMBER 4, 18

Amelia Island Lighthouse Tours Guided tours of the lighthouse are held the first and third Wednesdays of every month at 10 a.m.

Cost is $5 for adults; $3 for children 12 and under. Tours are limited to 25. Participants should meet at the Atlantic Avenue Recreation Center, 2500 Atlantic Ave. Pre-registration is required 24 hours in advance. For more information, call the Fernandina Recreation Department at (904) 277-7350.

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 more information and location, please call (904) 305-2608.

SEPTEMBER 13, 14

Amelia Island Blues Festival Held at Front and Centre streets in Downtown Fernandina Beach, featuring local and national blues musicians. Free Friday night concert.

Tickets for Saturday are $20 per person.

For more information and artist lineup visit www.ameliaislandbluesfestival.com

SEPTEMBER 14

Second Saturday Artrageous Artwalk A free event on the second Saturday each month in Historic Downtown Fernandina Beach from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Thirteen participating galleries offer a diverse selection of art. For more information, please call (800) 226-3542, or visit www.ameliaisland.com.

SEPTEMBER 14

Gallery Reception Seventh Street Gallery presents a gathering of your 2013 favorite artists, each contributing new pieces, featuring Susan Henderson, Susie Sax, Jim Widerman, Paul Massing, Bill Birdsong, Joe Winston, Beverly Hansen, Lea Gallardo, and Wayne Howard. The reception will be held from 5 to 8 p.m., at 14 South 7th Street in downtown Fernandina Beach. The show can also be viewed the following two Saturdays during the Farmers’ Market hours 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

As this is a historic property, it is not handicap accessible. For more information, please call (904) 432-8330.

SEPTEMBER 15

Ben Byrns Runway Rally Run/Walk event held 8 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 15 at the Fernandina Beach Airport, on Airport Road, just off the Amelia Island Parkway. Held in memory of Ben Byrns to benefit the Nassau County Humane Society and Boy & Girls Club of Nassau County. Registration forms and more information are available at Current Running, 815 S. Eighth St., the Pipeline Surf Shop, 2022 First Ave. at Sadler Road, and at www. ameliaislandrunners.com.

September’s concert features Albert Castiglia, featuring music from his new album, Keepin’ On. Bring lawn chairs and your dancing shoes for this community event that feels like a block party.

SEPTEMBER 20

Third on 3rd

The Amelia Island Museum of History offers a presentation on the third Friday of the month, based on a variety of different topics related to the history of the island. The event takes place in Baker Hall in the museum. Cost is $5 per person (free for members). For more information, call (904) 277-0717, or visit ameliamuseum.org.

SEPTEMBER 23 - 29

Amelia Island Women’s Tennis Championship Rising women’s competitors will contend head to head on the tennis resort’s 23 Har-Tru courts in the annual U.S. Tennis Association (USTA) Pro-Circuit event. Held at Omni Amelia Island Plantation’s Racquet Park, 6800 First Coast Hwy. For more info, call (904) 261-6161.

SEPTEMBER 28

SunTrust Private Wealth Wine Social An informal gathering of clients and friends held on the last Thursday of every month from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the SunTrust Private Wealth Management offices located at 5211 S. Fletcher Ave. This month, Steve Raszkin of “A Taste of Wine by Steve” will be showcasing wines from France, with hors d’oeuvres prepared by Horizons. Stop in to enjoy a glass of wine (or two) and nosh on some good conversation. No RSVP required. For more information, call Karen Perdue at (904) 491-5969 or email her at karen.perdue@suntrust.com.

SEPTEMBER 28, 29

Local Authors Market Place Featuring Wendy Wax, author of While We Were Watching Downton Abbey. Highlighting local authors and their books, workshops, and Authors Luncheon. Held at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, 301 Atlantic Ave. For more information, call Books Plus at (904) 261-0303 or visit www.localauthorsmarketplace.net.

SEPTEMBER 28

Florida 500 Celebration in Old Town

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The event will feature an archeological dig, Old Fernandina Town Gate presentation, Spanish music and dancers, a Middle Passage ceremony, a Spanish peonia, a homestead with livestock, plants, and interpreters. Free and open to the public. For more information, call the Amelia Island Museum of History at (904) 261-7378.

Continuing free community concert series held from 6 to 8 p.m. once per month on Centre Street in historic downtown Fernandina Beach.

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BY DICKIE ANDERSON • PAINTINGS BY KATHY MILLER

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melia Islanders Kathy and Dave Miller are always ready for some football. The passionate couple attends as many University of Florida football games as they can.

Kathy, a talented artist living on Amelia Island, was not always a Gator fan. Growing up in Knoxville and attending the University of Tennessee she, naturally, bleeds orange. To say that the SEC is big in Kathy’s family is an understatement. Her father graduated from the University of South Carolina.

What turned her into an avid Gator? Her son and daughter both graduated from the University of Florida. She married an ACC man, her husband having graduated from Duke.

His father, Dave Miller Sr., not only graduated from Florida, but has made significant contributions to his alma mater. He established the Miller Center for Retailing Education and Research in the College of Business. Dave and his sister, Clara, serve on boards of both the College of Business and the Miller Retail Center. In addition, the Boy’s and Girl’s Club in Yulee is named the Miller Freedom Center to honor his support.

Kathy’s bubbling enthusiasm embraces not only the football on the field, but all the fun and entertaining that is so much a part of college football. She loves the challenge of creating the ultimate tailgate experience—perfect food and drink with the appropriate decorating theme, usually blue and orange! She sports a button with a large orange T and a Gator Mom button at every game.

Kathy Miller’s collection of colorful paintings, “Tailgating through the SEC,” celebrates the tradition of football tailgating. The series of colorful, vibrant paintings portrays the treasured traditions associated with the 14 member schools.

In researching each painting, Miller has taken hundreds of pictures, collected wonderful recipes, and researched each school’s storied traditions.

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Kathy Miller’s Ultimate Florida Tailgate Menu CARLA’S GATOR EGGS Everyone loves a good deviled egg. This recipe has a unique twist twist, Wickles Relish and Tony Chachere’s Creole Seasoning.

PAT’S OLIVES Green, pimento stuffed olives, wrapped in cream cheese, then rolled in pecans. Serve sliced with cut side up showing the pimento.

CORN & CUCUMBER SALAD Shoe Peg corn, cucumbers, green pepper, diced pimento, celery and onions tossed with a sweet red vinaigrette. This unique salad is a little sweet and a little colorful with loads of flavor.

ORZO SALAD WITH ARUGULA, CRANBERRIES AND FETA This colorful salad can be served chilled or at room temperature, which makes it perfect for a tailgate. Toasted pine nuts, basil, olive oil and a little fresh squeezed lemon makes it delightful. This can be made a day ahead.

CUBAN SLIDERS This is my version of the famous ham, swiss cheese, poppy seed minis. I use Cuban sandwich ingredients. Ham, roasted pork tenderloin, salami, swiss cheese, yellow mustard, and dill pickle slices. Bake, wrapped in foil and transport in heated travel packs.

LIME BLUEBERRY TIRAMISU Mascarpone cheese, cream, confectioner’s sugar, lady fingers, limeade and blueberry pie filling make an easy, very tasty dessert. Easy to make and transport.

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inda and John McClane are part of the fabric of the Amelia Island community. Five generations of John’s family have lived on the island. His grandfather was the first county health doctor, and his father was the first optometrist on the island.

John followed in his father’s footsteps and has been practicing optometry on the island for 34 years.

The couple met at the University of Florida when they were freshmen. After finishing school in Gainesville, they moved to Chicago, where John attended optometry school, but they always planned to return to Fernandina Beach so that John could join his father’s practice. The busy practice has expanded through the years, and now it offers full-scope vision, medical, and surgical services. “I will have to practice another 18 years to catch up to my father who practiced for 52 years!” says John.

The familiar office on the corner of South Fourteenth Street and Atlantic Avenue was designed to be both an office and the family home. The office was built in 1957 and faced Fourteenth Street. John recalls moving into the home, which faced Atlantic Avenue, in 1964 on the day before Hurricane Dora hit Amelia Island. He remembers Amelia Island as a wonderful place to grow up. “We thought everyone grew up having a lighthouse, a fort to explore, and a beach to swim and play on.”

When you think of theater on Amelia Island, you think of Linda McClane. Active from the earliest days of the Amelia Community Theatre, Linda and John were two of its 81 original charter members. She has volunteered at the theater since its founding, becoming the theater’s managing director

in 1998, first as a volunteer, and then as its first paid employee, albeit part-time, in 2010.

Early performances were in the high school auditorium, before the group purchased the old school board office on Cedar Street in the late 1980’s. McClane’s passion and energy have been an essential part of the evolution of this successful community theater. In 2010, a main stage theater was completed, opening with The Pirates of Penzance. The original theater continues to operate as Studio 209. This fall, ACT begins its thirty-third season.

Linda has performed in a dozen main stage productions and many of the Peppermint Players shows. The Peppermint Players are a troop of actors who offer programs to Nassau County schools. Some of her favorite roles on the main stage have included Rumors, The Dixie Swim Club, Mark Twin’s The Diaries of Adam and Eve, and Blithe Spirit. She has also directed over 15 main stage shows, most recently Love, Loss and What I Wore.

“One show that I directed that will always be special to me is The Rainmaker, which opened on September 13, 2001, just two days after the events of 9/11. Because it was a show about love, hope, and faith, we decided to go ahead with the opening, and I have always been so glad that we did,” shares McClane.

The McClanes have two adult sons: Jack, who is attending medical school in Oregon, and David, who works at Yosemite National Park. Both boys are avid climbers and love living out West. Linda has been participating in Tai Chi at the YMCA for 12 years, and John enjoys boating and riding his bike around Amelia Island.

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ummer will be winding down soon, and plants will be in need of trimming, pinching, and dead-heading.

Now is the time to plan changes to your garden, which you can make when the weather becomes more people-friendly.

In thinking about a new garden or re-vamping an old one, it’s always fun to work a little hardscape into it. When you can’t think of a plant, shrub, or specimen tree to put in, consider using a large rock or boulder. It will take up the space of the planting, and it can be quite striking with a small stone (like river rock) as a base. You can also cluster smaller rocks in the bed to compliment the large rock.

In a hardscape, succulents can be scattered throughout the bed, adding color and texture. Many will spread, and they look attractive. Different hardy cacti are also pleasing to the eye, and can be mixed with succulents.

Cacti and succulents are tropical plants that endure dry spells by storing water in their stems or leaves. They need well-drained or sandy soils, or they can be left in containers. They thrive on a light feeding during the growing season and an occasional deep soaking, plus lots

TIP O F T HE M O N T H You can trim out the spiky shoots on your azaleas now – but not the whole bush – as the buds are setting for next season.

of sunlight. For the most fragile of these plants, you can sink the pots into the stone with the plant so they can be taken up during a freeze. Many are frost tolerant.

Soap Aloe (aloe saponaria) is an unusual succulent plant. It can be tucked into the crevices of rock, or nestled between smaller rocks. It has foot-wide, flattened rosettes of fleshy leaves, spotted with white, but when topped with 2 1/2 foot sprays of shrimp pink, red, orange or yellow flowers, it is really exotic. The fleshy leafed succulent Mother of Thousands, also known as the maternity plant, has long, arrowhead-shaped leaves that are spotted with purple, and toothed notches along the edges in which small plantlets are produced. They will fall off and sprout everywhere, so it will need tending.

The well-known Snake Plant is also a succulent. It can grow anywhere and survive for months without water. Devil’s

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Backbone (pedilanathus tithymaloides) needs protection in a hard frost, but it is a pretty bush. Leaves can be plain green or green and white variegated, with a touch of pink in sunny gardens.

Devil’s Backbone is a succulent, but it is sometimes called “red bird cactus” because its red flowers resemble birds in silhouette. This plant would be eyecatching planted alongside a big boulder.

The Kalanchoe (kalanchoe blossfeldiana) plant has large, flat, rounded leaves that are sometimes thinly edged with red. In late winter or spring, airy stems hold large clusters of small but cheerful bright red, orange, yellow, pink or salmon flowers. These succulents are easy to root and spread around. Burn Plant (aloe vera) can be planted in sun, part-sun, or part-shade. This succulent has leaves that grow up to about a foot long, and has flowers that are yellow and produced on a dense spike up to three feet long. Succulents come in many shapes, sizes textures and colors, so you have a large variety to choose from.

As always, e-mail any questions to bamorrell@aol.com. In the meantime, Happy Gardening!

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“The research is not hard work – it is lots of fun,” says Kathy, with a smile.

This year, she and her husband will travel to LSU, Ole Miss, Mississippi State, Alabama, and South Carolina. They will be cheering loudly at all home Florida games and, especially, the biggest game of all—the traditional Florida-Georgia game (or Georgia-Florida game, if you favor the red and black).

Kathy graduated with a degree in textile and clothing/fashion merchandising from Tennessee and had a successful career at Proffitt’s Department Store. While living in Ponte Vedra, she started painting lessons with Ellen Diamond, a well-known artist and teacher. She has been enjoying her classes for more than 13 years. Even after moving to Amelia Island, she continues to travel to Ponte Vedra for weekly lessons.

Miller has developed a distinctive style. Her acrylic paintings are full of color and energy. The longer you look at each painting, the more detail you notice. As she talks about each school’s painting, she smiles as she points out special details that are meaningful to those loyal to that particular school.

The Quad at Alabama, Toomer’s Corner at Auburn, the Vol Navy at Tennessee, Dickson Street in Fayetteville, the Swamp at Florida, the Arch at Georgia, The Grove at Ole Miss, the Junction at Mississippi State, Vandyville, Kentucky Bluegrass Country, Death Valley at LSU, the Cockaboose Railroad at South Carolina, and strong traditions at Aggieland and Missouri.

The paintings are available for sale.

Fine art prints on canvas or premium quality poster prints can be purchased on her website (www.kathymillertime. com). Greeting cards are available as well. Look for Kathy and her paintings at The Plantation Shops at Palmetto Walk during Florida-Georgia weekend.

Her website demonstrates the depth and breadth of Kathy’s talent and offerings.

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or more than a decade, Dale Cole and his talented team at Cole Builders have designed and built beautiful, new custom homes in the greater Jacksonville area. When Dale and his wife, Amy, were ready to build their own new home, they decided to make a move out of Jacksonville to be closer to Amelia Island. “We are quite partial to Amelia Island,” states Dale.

They also had a house in mind they wanted to build, a coastal, country-style home, large enough for their family of seven. That’s right, with three boys and two girls, the Cole family’s home needed six bedrooms and four bathrooms, and lots of space for a growing family.

The Cole house is located on the saltwater marsh and enjoys lovely, panoramic views of birds, marsh wildlife, and the changing seasons. Dale and Amy designed their two-story coastal home so that, as you enter their house, you immediately see the marshlands. That

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Top: The Cole kitchen is the center of activity for their large family. Top-of-the-line appliances and granite countertops are beautiful and durable, while the solid wood cabinets feature a glaze finish.

Above: The dining room, with its lovely table and chairs, provides a more formal place to entertain.

Previous page, top: A sport-style pool features a swim-up bar, illuminated jets, and hidden surround sound speakers. Beyond, a curved seating area with fire pit offers a shady retreat.

Previous page, bottom: The Cole family home is a coastal, country-style home with panoramic views from nearly every room.

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means lots of windows, and the perfect plan to place the house in just the right spot for optimal views of the landscape.

The Cole family loves the outdoors.

They are fond of fishing, boating, and jet skiing, and their dock and quay offer hours of family fun. An enormous sportstyle pool and outdoor kitchen provide the family with a great place to hold parties and barbeques. The pool, which is deep in the middle and shallow on the ends, features illuminated deck jets, glass mosaic tile, a swim-up bar with seven bar stools, and a sun ledge. The kitchen has a top-of-the-line grill, side burner, and refrigerator, with lots of counter space for a food and beverage buffet.

The family is partial to sports, and they like to have friends over on game day. Hidden in the rocks near the pool are surround sound speakers, so no matter where you are, you can be part of the action. In the back of the house is a screen enclosure featuring an outdoor

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Above: The master bedroom highlights a step-up ceiling and superb furnishings which Amy has purchased locally and online. A close friend sews the window treatments.

Right: An intimate oasis, the master bath features a Jacuzzi tub, along with his and her sink and vanity combinations made from matching chests.

living room with a wide screen television and fireplace. Guests can watch the game or swim in the pool, and still be together as a group. Now that’s perfect party planning!

Dale and Amy love to cook, and their kitchen is the busiest room in the house, outside of the family room, where the seven of them spend most of their time together. The kitchen cabinets are solid wood with a glaze finish. There’s lots of counter space, an induction cook top, and substantial appliances; the high-quality granite tops are durable and beautiful.

Dale and Amy worked together on their home—Dale is the builder and Amy is the decorator. Both understand the value of natural light, and they used the position of the home and windows to their full advantage. The entryway is nineteen feet tall, with a dormer, and the light comes in and casts a pleasing glow on the acacia wooden floors. “We really love the wood,” says Dale. The natural lighting brings out the grain of the wood.”

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much more than builders and general contractors. “We are a licensed, bonded, and insured family-owned design-build firm,” says Dale. “We’re dedicated to providing the best customer service and quality work in the industry. We build our clients’ homes with the same passion as we build our own.”

When Dale and Amy are not building homes or raising children, they enjoy travelling to Antigua and the Bahamas. But no matter where they go, they look forward to coming back home, to their place on the marsh, their beautiful family, and their rooms with a view.

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Tasty’s FRESH BURGERS & FRIES With mouthwatering burgers, hand-cut French fries, and real milkshakes, Tasty’s is an island favorite.

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t’s surprising that Tasty’s Fresh Burgers and Fries has only been in business for eighteen months. You’d think, judging by the line of people at the counter that sometimes stretches out the door, that they have been here forever. Owners Katy and Chad Dougherty, along with Chef Justin Southwell, knew that Amelia Island needed a great burger joint, and they were just the right people to open one, right on the corner of South Eighth and Centre streets.

My friend, Lisa, and I met at Tasty’s recently for lunch, eager to try some of their burger varieties. I have a tendency to order the Classic Tasty Cheeseburger, served “Tasty All The Way,” with pickles, lettuce, onion, tomato, and Tasty Sauce. It’s an absolutely fantastic burger. But Katy suggested I step out of my comfort zone and try something new. Tasty’s offers daily burger specials, so we decided to try the Bison Burger, a onethird pound burger, seared and served with lettuce, tomato, onion, and mayonnaise. Bison is very similar to beef, but a little sweeter, and this burger was perfectly cooked, medium, the way

I like it, and juicy. We also shared one of Tasty’s special Wedge Salads, a Turkey Wedge. I often shy away from turkey burgers because they can be dry, but not Tasty’s! The “wedge” is a large slice of iceberg lettuce, topped with a seasoned and seared turkey burger, and served with bacon, Feta cheese, pickled red onions, cucumber, tomato, and honey mustard dressing. This is an excellent choice if you’re not into bread or rolls; the flavor and texture of all the components is a real winner.

Tasty’s also offers hot dogs, so we sampled their Chili Dog, topped with Tasty’s homemade chili and onion. I actually consider myself a hot dog aficionado, and Tasty’s dogs are the best in town—all beef, and served on potato rolls. I also love their Chicago dog, and highly recommend it if you’ve never tried one. The combination of mustard, onion, relish, sport peppers, tomatoes, pickles, and celery salt is a true American classic.

And what is my favorite thing on Tasty’s menu? The fries, of course. Lisa and I agreed that there is nothing better than fresh, hand-cut French fries. We had a basket of the Crabby Fries, and the potatoes were perfectly sliced, fried golden brown, dusted with Old Bay seasoning, and served with tartar sauce. Brilliant! The Sweet Potato Fries served with Chipotle Aioli—a spicy mayonnaise —are Lisa’s favorite, and I agreed. I will definitely order those on my next visit.

And what goes better with a great burger than a real milkshake? Tasty’s makes their milkshakes just like an old fashioned soda fountain. I had an Orange Creamsicle Shake, and Lisa tried the Jamocha Shake. Both were thick and dreamy rich, reminiscent of simpler times. Tasty’s also serves other traditional beverages, like root beer floats, plus they offer beer and wine.

Katy’s husband, Chad, built the restaurant himself, and there is plenty of seating inside and out. The kitchen is sparkling, and Tasty’s staff is friendly and accommodating, all 25 of them. For dining in or taking out, Tasty’s fast paced atmosphere means you’ll never have to wait long to get your food. They are open seven days a week from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., except on Sundays, when they close at 8 p.m.

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dining guide 29 South ~ This eclectic bistro has it all; great ambiance, fantastic food, an extensive wine list and reasonable prices. The menu can best be described as traditional world cuisine with modern, whimsical twist, where award-winning executive chef and owner Scotty Schwartz paints a playground for the palette.

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, www.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-to-table style menu. Our vision was to design a neighborhood atmosphere where everyone will feel welcome, whether you are enjoying a full meal, appetizers, or just stopping in for a cold beverage; a place that will attract a diverse clientele which in turn makes it a place where everyone will have a relaxing and fun time. www.barzin-bistrowinebar.com. Lunch, dinner, Sunday brunch. Major credit cards. 4924 First Coast Hwy at Palmetto Walk Shopping Village. (904) 310-6620.

Bonito Grill and Sushi ~ Bonito Grill & Sushi offers guests a unique dining experience with an “East meets West” fusion cooking style. Enjoy miso-rubbed Chilean Sea Bass, black bean & garlic Maine lobster, hoisin citrus glazed salmon, or one of our chef’s daily fusion specials.

Dine in the casual sushi bar area, or for a more elegant evening, select from our extensive wine list and indulge in the experience of our warm, contemporary dining room.

Monday through Saturday, join us for lunch, and try Bonito’s popular Bento lunch box. Our full bar, eclectic menu, and unique atmosphere will provide a new twist to your normal lunch or dinner routine. 614 Centre St. 261-0508. www.bonitogrillandsushi.com Lunch: MonFri 11:30am-2:30pm, Sat. 12:00-2:30pm, Dinner: 7 days, 5:30-9:30pm V/MC/AE. 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.

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refined ambiance will enhance your dining pleasure. The large rectangular bar overlooking the Fernandina Harbor Marina is a pleasant place to enjoy a drink. Open seven days. At the marina on Front Street. 261-2660. Open 7 days, Mon-Sat L, D, $$$, F. 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.

Tasty nightly fresh fish specials, theme nights (Tue: Trivia with Angie. Prizes each night.), and live music in the patio most Friday and Saturday nights. Kid friendly.

Vegetarian items on the menu. Open: 11am–9pm Tue thru Sat; Sunday 11am–8pm 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).

Le Clos ~ Located in Fernandina’s Historic District, Le Clos serves delicious Provençal dishes, by candlelight and music, in a charming, intimate, 1906 cottage. Patio garden seating available, weather permitting. Eclectic wine list. Monday-Saturday 5:30-9:00 PM. Reservations recommended. 30 South Second Street. (904)261.8100. www.leclos.com. D, $$$, B/W. 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, 261-4749. $$$ V/MC/D. David’s Restaurant ~ David’s has an amazing Seafood & Steakhouse menu, upscale atmosphere, and professional service for your dining pleasure. Relax in our comfortable leather lounge and peruse the Martini and full bar menu. Our chefs offer prime steaks, Filet Oscar, and our signature 20oz boneless Ribeyes, Wagyu special s with dazzling presentations, plus English Channel Dover Sole, Truffle Scallops, Soft Shell Crabs, and a true Surf & Turf.

Add Foie Gras, Shrimp, Perfect Poached Egg, or Salmon to any entrée. Desserts & breads made on premises.

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Live music Tuesday with John Springer and Wednesday through Saturday with Aaron Bing from 6-10pm. No high chairs available. 802 Ash Street. (904) 310-6049.

Reservations recommended. www.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. 261-7700. 22 South 4th Street. $$$, L, D, B/W. Florida House Inn ~ Enjoy Southern cooking at its best.

Menu includes Southern Bistro salads, sandwiches, soups and daily specials. The Florida House Inn is located just off Centre Street in the historic district of Fernandina Beach. The inn is the oldest surviving hotel in the state of

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Florida and is listed in the National Register of Historic Places. Lunch: Tue. – Fri. 11:30am - 2:30pm; Sat. – Sun. 11:30am - 3pm. Mermaid Bar: Open Wed. – Sun. Drink specials nightly. 22 South Third Street, 904-491-3322.

L, $$, F Gourmet Gourmet ~ Gourmet Gourmet is located between The Ritz-Carlton and AIP at the historical American Beach entrance, on the corner of Lewis Street and A1A. In addition to our fabulous selections of baked goods, appetizers, salads, & entrées to go, we also serve gourmet coffees/cappuccino/espresso with continental breakfast items, brunch, and lunch everyday. A bistrostyle dinner menu is served Monday 8am - 6pm; Tuesday – Friday 8am - 10pm; Saturday 9am - 10pm; Sunday 9am - 4pm. $$, B,L,D. Hoyt House ~ Enjoy an Authentic English Tea Experience at The Hoyt House Bed & Breakfast. Our menu has fresh Scones and Crumpets made about one hour before you arrive and are usually still warm. A perfect balance of sweet and savory with three different Silver tray platters to choose from.Our signature Tea Sandwiches of Spiced Egg, Tarragon Chicken and the classic Cucumber are sure to please. For a different experience we also have a tray of English Cheeses and Truffle Pate. Open daily Wednesday through Sunday from 12:30pm to 3:30pm and private parties of six or more on Monday & Tuesday. Trays range from $11.95 - $39.95. Full libations offered including Bellini Cocktail, Mimosa & Bloody Mary’s to complete your experience. Reservations are required. 904-277-4300.

Our menu is on-line at www.hoythouse.com. Located at 804 Atlantic Avenue on the corner of Center & 8th Avenue in the Historic District.

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 fun-loving, 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. www. 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 Orleans-inspired courtyard.

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

Kelley’s Courtyard Café ~ The newest addition to Fernandina Beach’s eclectic blend of restaurants. This family friendly Café offers homemade soups, salads and sandwiches in a warm and welcoming courtyard in Historic Downtown Fernandina Beach. On and Off site catering available. Please come and join us at Kelley’s we’re at 19 S. 3rd Street Fernandina Beach. (904) 432-8213 Lulu’s at the Thompson House ~ Lulu’s is more than just a sandwich shop! The dinner menu changes nightly

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Le Clos serves dinner nightly by candlelight in a charming 1906 cottage.

Eclectic wine menu.

Reservations recommended.

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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, free range chicken and fresh organic produce. Salads, wraps, sandwiches, and soups are available—all prepared with Paul Maley’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.

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PLAE ~ PLAE (People Laughing and Eating) features a brilliant and seductive atmosphere that accompanies an incomparable menu. Both the menu and the lounge are classic, with exciting twists and unexpected elements that tantalize all appetites. Make PLAE a must on your “to do” list. Located at The Spa & Shops at Amelia Island Plantation. (904) 277-2132. D, $$$, F. 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. Tasty’s Fresh Burgers & Fries ~ Amelia Island’s FRESH spot for great grub and even better atmosphere! Our burgers are 100% grass-fed Angus beef and the fries are hand cut. For our health conscious and PALEO customers, try a bunless option or a delicious turkey burger. And for all the herbivores, we offer a beautiful veggie burger chocked full of flavor! Relax and enjoy an icy cold beer or glass of wine in the casual indoor or outdoor seating. We offer free WI-FI and flat screen TV so you won’t miss your game! Corner of 8th and Centre Street in Historic Downtown Fernandina Beach. L, D, $, B/W. The Surf ~ Dine indoors or out on our huge, sundrenched deck with views of the ocean across the street.

The extensive menu features delicious seafood, steaks, burgers, wraps, salads and Boar’s Head sandwiches.

Daily specials include our famous all-you-can-eat wings (Wed. night) and lobster special all day Sunday.

Casual, fun atmosphere. Take-out available. Open daily from 11am. 29 TVs throughout. WIFI available.

Full service bar. Entertainment every night and weekend afternoons. 3199 S. Fletcher Ave. 261-5711.

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waterfront estate This magnificent estate is located on the banks of Lanceford Creek in the gated community of Oyster Bay. The attention to detail and state-of-the-art architectural design is evident throughout this spectacular 5 bedroom, 5,445 square foot home. Enjoy breathtaking views of sunsets and naturefilled waterways from the spacious kitchen, entertainment areas and bedrooms, as well as the pool and spa lanai and your own private dock. There are 2 master suites, a separate apartment, bonus room and a 3 car garage. This home is perfect for the most discriminating buyer searching for the “Florida Lifestyle”.

Membership to a private yacht club and community center is also available.

For more information on this exceptional property, call Lila Keim with “Team Werling” at Prudential Chaplin Williams Realty 904-753-3944.

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Good rental income. Front and back units rented with long term tenants.

Inside of front unit recently painted.

Back unit has raised deck that backs to private wooded area. MLS#59876 $225,000.

86325 MEADOWFIELD BL This home has it all. Three BR, 2.5 BA home on private wooded lot with dock on deep water. Hardwood floors, large brick fireplace, Florida room and screened porch. Two car garage.

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Email: claudia.watts@coldwellbanker.com • (904) 556-4000 • www.claudiawatts.com 1880 S Fletcher Avenue Enjoy oceanfront sunrises from this beautiful 3-story home with elevator and 75 feet of frontage. 4 bedrooms, 4.5 baths, 2,838 sq. ft. MLS#59484

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86105 Meadowfield Bluffs All brick home on the deep water of Lofton Creek. Dock features boat lift. 5 bay detached garage with RV bay and workshop. 2BR, 1BA Carriage house above garage. 5 bedrooms, 4.5 baths, 3,138 sq. ft. MLS#57089 $725,000

425 Beachside Villas Oceanfront luxury awaits in the Amelia Island Plantation. Soothing views of the pool and Atlantic Ocean. Master suite has ocean view and balcony.

3 bedrooms, 3 baths, 2,696 sq. ft.

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49 Sea Marsh Road Gorgeous lake and golf views from this single-story home in Amelia Island Plantation. South facing Florida room, and baths in all bedrooms. 3 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, 3,030 sq. ft. MLS#60256

862507 North Hampton Club Way Scenic marshfront home with glass double-door entry. Deluxe swimming pool and spa, plus summer kitchen.

Master suite has French door to lanai.

4 bedrooms, 3 baths, 3,702 sq. ft.

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95049 Sandpiper Loop Spacious townhouse in sought-after Sandpiper on south Amelia Island.

Many improvements done by original owner. Bonus room on first floor.

4 bedrooms, 4 baths, 3,100 sq. ft.

MLS#60251 $589,000

2625 Blackbeard Place Walk to the Atlantic Ocean from this well-built home in an appealing enclave on Amelia Island. Open kitchen with commercial grade appliances.

4 bedrooms, 4.5 baths, 4,296 sq. ft. MLS#60745 $799,000

86177 Shelter Island Drive Executive home in North Hampton.

Large lanai overlooking protected natural area. Beautiful landscaping, neutral decor. Kitchen open to family room.

4 bedrooms, 4 baths, 3,638 sq. ft.

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32 Ocean Place Top floor luxury with unsurpassed sweeping ocean views. Custom draperies, plantation shutters. Fully furnished. 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, 1,341 sq. ft. MLS#59819 $739,900

LOTS 46 South Fletcher Avenue, MLS# 59653, $865,000 Lot 24 Ocean Club Drive, MLS#59395, $689,000 Lot 69 Spinnaker Drive, MLS# 54245, $375,000 Lot 23 Philips Manor Road, MLS# 57655, $169,900 Lot 19 Sea Hawk Place, MLS#58450, $84,900

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1337 AUTUMN TRACE $435,000 Situated on a quiet, tree-lined street on the south end of Amelia Island, this 3,800 square foot cedar home is ideal for large gatherings or families. From the inviting front porch to the generous-sized rooms, this 5 bedroom, 3.5 bath home offers great space and design. Fabulous kitchen with granite countertops, walnut and maple cabinetry, copper farmhouse sink, Bosch dishwasher, induction cooktop, double ovens and icemaker. Master on main and spacious bonus over garage.

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ne ticket, four pubs, a wealth of historical information about historic downtown Fernandina Beach, and a good time had by all – that’s what the Amelia Island Museum of History’s Pub Crawl is all about. Held every Thursday from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., the Pub Crawl is an opportunity to soak in some interesting stories about our downtown historical district, while soaking up some spirits in our local pubs. I had heard that the Pub Crawl was getting rave reviews, so I decided to buy a couple of tickets for me and my friend, Bruce. It was Bruce’s birthday, and I thought a Pub Crawl would be a lot more fun than a new tie. So we called the museum and reserved two spots with Thea Seagraves, Tour Coordinator.

We met Tour Guide Steve Sansbury at the Depot, where Centre and Front streets meet. Steve is one of the co-authors of the Pub Crawl curriculum. Although the museum guides appear as if they lead their tours spontaneously, they are trained docents who provide accurate historic accounts and narratives. Steve has been leading the Pub Crawl tours for four years. He and his wife, Penny, are both history buffs.

Upon moving to Amelia Island full-time seven years ago, the couple began volunteering at the Amelia Island Museum of History, leading other tours and working as docents inside the museum.

Steve first took us to the famous Palace Saloon, where Bruce had a beer, and we learned about the history of the celebrated tavern, which is the oldest continually operating bar in the state of Florida. Built in 1881 by Louis Hirth, the Palace has an amazing exposition bar, hand-crafted of black oak

and black walnut. The Palace’s other features include its handpainted murals and decorative tin ceiling.

Our next stop was The Florida House Inn, built by David Yulee in 1857. The Florida House is the oldest continually operating inn in the state of Florida, and has played host to such dignitaries as President Grant, Jose Marti, and Oliver Hardy. The inn’s bar is beautifully decorated with mermaid art, including a stunning mirror. Steve told us a lot about the history of the Florida House, especially about Marti, the journalist and writer who was a political activist in Cuba’s revolution against Spain. The Inn’s pub plays host to numerous events, including weddings, parties, open mic nights, and a songwriters’ showcase. Their restaurant specializes in true Southern cuisine, served family style.

Next stop was Café Karibo. The building, although not as old as others we saw, nonetheless has a history of its own.

It used to be a Ford Dealership, and David Yulee’s home was across the street. When you purchased a car there, you would not drive away with it. Instead, someone from the dealership would deliver the car to your home. Café Karibo, in addition to its eclectic menu, brews their own beer, and their pub is lively and friendly.

Our last pub was actually one of the newest on Amelia Island—The Salty Pelican, a seafood restaurant that overlooks the Amelia River, providing us with a beautiful sunset. The building had been in disrepair for years, but it now offers local seafood, a nice bar with a great view, and a pretty end to our historic Pub Crawl. For more information about the Pub Crawl, call Thea Seagraves at (904) 261-7378, ext. 105.

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