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Amelia Island Jazz Festival headliner Larry Coryell, who plays two concerts at the Omni Amelia Island Plantation Resort, is a musician who truly has earned the label ‘legendary.’

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When I was growing up, we listened to a lot of music, whether it was pop music on the car radio or Sinatra in the house, and as we kids moved into high school, a lot of “classic rock.” Loud classic rock. This was the era of gigantic home stereo speakers, and we had speakers that we’re almost as tall as I was. My dad always warned us we were doing irreparable damage to our ears.

One day, my uncle brought over two albums by Miles Davis: “Kind of Blue” and “A Tribute to Jack Johnson.” It would only be a slight exaggeration to say that those albums changed my view of the world. The “Jack Johnson” album was stunning, with its rock drumming, bluesy bass, and stabbing guitar attack, and Miles blasting in high and loud over the top. This didn’t sound anything like the jazz I knew! It was jazz fusion, and it was rocking. “Kind of Blue” would also become one of my favorite albums, a sublime exercise in modal jazz and a go-to album for almost any occasion. Those albums soon sent me into record stores searching for more Miles, John McLaughlin, John Coltrane, and others. My ears had been opened.

Next month, at this year’s Amelia Island Jazz Festival, Artistic Director and Amelia Island resident Les DeMerle has scored another coup by bringing in legendary jazz guitarist Larry Coryell to headline the festival. Coryell, who plays two concerts at the Omni Amelia Island Plantation Resort, is a musician who truly has earned the label “legendary.” To many, he is the undisputed pioneer of jazz fusion, or jazz-rock. In the 1960s, he brought a completely new sound to jazz electric guitar playing, developing a harder-edged style that would flower into a new movement in jazz and lead to the stunning “Jack Johnson” sound I heard that day. McLaughin, who played guitar on “Jack Johnson,” was influenced by Coryell, and the two later toured and recorded terrific acoustic albums with Paco DeLucia in the 1980s. Coryell’s shows should not be missed by fans of electric and acoustic guitar.

Again partnering with the Omni Resort, the Jazz Festival has the perfect venue for its world-class shows. The festival, which runs from October 4 – 11, also welcomes headlining vocalist Kevin Mahogany, considered the standout jazz vocalist of his generation, as well as Latin jazz favorites Trio Caliente, Les DeMerle’s Little Big Band, and much more. As always, it promises to be a great week!

Also in this issue, we take a look at the upcoming Council on Aging Fall Gala; discover a change on the menu at Baptist Medical Center Nassau; learn a little about sharks around Amelia Island; and much more.

See you around the island!

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Contributing Writers Dickie Anderson, Theresa Duncan, Jim Ewing, Kate Harris, Karen Miller, Betty Morrell, Julie Simmons Contributing Photographers William Raser, Elizabeth Wilkes, David Burghardt, Pam Bell, Sherry Garbarini, Stephem Leimberg

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SEPTEMBER 2015 11 Cover Story THE AMELIA ISLAND JAZZ FESTIVAL RETURNS WITH STELLAR LINE-UP

The 2015 Amelia Island Jazz Festival returns this fall for another week of exceptional jazz music, including headliners guitarist Larry Coryell and vocalist Kevin Mahogany, at the Omni Amelia Island Plantation Resort and venues around the island.

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With an innovative new a la carte dining program that offers patients a range of quality choices, Baptist Medical Center Nassau serves up satisfaction.

To help fund its indispensable services, the Nassau County Council on Aging Gala presents an elegant evening at the Omni Amelia Island Plantation Resort.

Despite a surge in shark attacks in the news recently in the southeastern U.S., sharks may be the least of our worries on the beaches of Amelia Island.

In September, thoughts turn to autumn and the approaching harvest season, which has its own particular culinary delights, like fresh pumpkins and apples.

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WHEN JAZZ MUSICIANS LES DEMERLE AND BONNIE EISELE ARE NOT SAILING ABOUT THE world with Oceanic, Regent Seven Seas, or Celebrity Cruises, touring places like Europe and the Baltics or Australia and New Zealand, the couple is planning the annual Amelia Island Jazz Festival, which is held every October. After twelve years, the festival has soared to new heights, hosting jazz legends such as David Sanborn, Ramsey Lewis, Spyro Gyra, Mindi Abair, Buckwheat Zydeco, and m many any more. “Th This year, we are so fortunate to feature jazz vocalist extraordinaire Kevin Mahogany and legendary jazz guitarist Larry Coryell as our headliners,” says DeMerle, AIJF founder and artistic director. “In addition to our concerts that are open to the public, we are also hosting a special Jazz in the Schools program, and Jazz for Seniors, held the week before the festival. With the help from our sponsors and our amazing volunteers, our twelfth annual Jazz Festival seems to be following in the footsteps of such festivals as the Monterey and Newport Jazz Festivals!”

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Navy Band Southeast’s TGIF Les DeMerle

The Amelia Island Jazz Festival provides a rich, diverse cultural offering to the Amelia Island area by exposing thousands of people of all ages and backgrounds to the sounds, excitement, and vitality of great jazz. The festival presents world-class jazz in many styles, including swing, bebop, Dixieland, big band, Latin, and contemporary. During the weeklong festival, music is performed by jazz greats as well as fresh, up-and-coming young talent. Performances are staged in several venues around Amelia Island, including the Omni Amelia Island Plantation Resort.

The festival helps preserve the uniquely American art form of jazz by increasing the exposure and awareness of the music genre to the general public.

The AIJF distributes proceeds toward a scholarship program to fund college education for aspiring jazz musicians and works to provide a rich, diverse jazz offering to the Amelia Island area. It is doing this by offering educational programs and jazz workshops in area schools and senior centers and promoting Amelia Island as a tourist destination by drawing jazz enthusiasts from around the nation and the world.

On Sunday, September 20, two weeks before the Jazz Festival begins, there will be a special concert called “All That Jazz,” featuring the 2015 AIJF Scholarship winner, 18-year-old saxophone sensation Ryan Duncan. The concert will be held at Amelia Community Theatre at 7 p.m. and includes The Dynamic Les DeMerle Band with vocalist Bonnie Eisele. The all-star band will include Steve Strawley, Bill Prince, Zetnz, Clarence Hines, Doug Matthews, Ernie Ealum, and Sammy Rodriguez.

“Ryan is an amazing musician,” says DeMerle.

“He has quite a resume for his age – a member of Florida All-State, and he has won many awards. We are very excited about this concert because Bonnie and I will be performing one of our cruise ship shows with Ryan and the other musicians.”

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On Sunday, October 4, the Jazz Festival kicks off with its beloved Jazz in the Park, featuring the Navy Band Southeast’s TGIF, a seven-piece New Orleansstyle Dixieland group boasting a long tradition of performing feel-good music throughout the Southeast region. The group’s genesis arose from their concerts held at various Navy commands on Friday afternoons in the “Thank Goodness It’s Friday” spirit. “This high energy ensemble promises to turn any event into a toe tappin’, hand clappin’, smile-fest that is sure to 12 AMELIA ISLANDER MAGAZINE • SEPTEMBER 2015

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brighten any day,” says DeMerle. “We welcome guests to come early to this free event. Bring the whole family, along with your lawn chairs and blankets.

Kenny Gilbert from Gilbert’s Underground Kitchen will be serving barbecue during the concert!” Jazz in the Park will be held at Amelia Park from 2 to 4 p.m.

For those interested in becoming a Jazz Festival Sponsor, you will be helping further the education and career of deserving high school musicians, bringing jazz to seniors in the community and continue to provide world-class jazz that is culturally enriching, creative, and fun to Amelia Island and Northeast Florida. And you’ll also get a few perks to make it even more fun! As a Bronze Saxophone Sponsor of $250, you’ll receive acknowledgment in the AIJF’s program, along with two tickets to the Jazz Festival Sponsor Party, held on Monday, October 5 at Omni Amelia Island Plantation Racquet Park’s Heron Room, from 7 to 10 p.m.

The Jazz Festival Sponsor Party features the Les DeMerle Jazz All-Stars with Les, drums and vocals, and Bonnie, featured vocals, Doug Matthews, piano, and Ernie Ealum, bass, plus special guests. Hors d’oeuvres and beverages will be served, and you’ll be able to get up close and personal with your favorite jazz musicians.

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This unique concert and dance guarantees to pack the dance floor all night long, featuring the classic jazz of Basie, Ellington, Goodman, and more. So put on your dancing shoes, grab your sweetie, and be prepared to “cut a rug!”

Les DeMerle’s Little Big Band features Bonnie Eisele, vocals, Steve Strawley, trumpet, Clarence Hines, trombone, Al Waters and Don Zentz, saxophones, Doug Matthews, piano, and Ernie Ealum, bass. Enjoy a wailing good time with Sandy Bottom’s delicious menu items, cash bar, and swing!

Again at Sandy Bottoms on the following night, October 8, the AIJF presents Hot Latin Jazz Night featuring Trio Caliente, and their inimitable blend of flamenco, pop, and Brazilian jazz. Sharing the stage throughout the years with jazz legends like Charlie Byrd, Keter Betts, and McCoy Tyner to salsa superstars Jerry Rivera and Luis Enrique, members of Trio Caliente have also performed and recorded with Grammy-nominated jazz flautist Nestor Torres, Latin

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Headliner Larry Coryell has been booked to play not just one, but two concerts on Friday, October 9, at the Omni Amelia Island Plantation Resort. The first show is at 7 p.m., with the second at 9 p.m. Coryell is a master guitarist of all styles, especially jazz, and composer of jazz and classical compositions. “Larry has recorded over one hundred albums and CDs, and he is still recording. He has performed with Miles Davis and Jimi Hendrix,” says DeMerle. “He’s been featured in many jazz history books, has many published books of his own, including an autobiography, has graced the front page of Rolling Stone, and is still touring the world over.”

As one of the pioneers of jazz-rock, Coryell deserves his special place in the history books. He brought what amounted to a nearly alien sensibility to jazz electric guitar playing in the 1960s, a hard-edged, cutting tone, phrasing, and note-bending that owed as much to blues, rock and even country as it did to earlier, smoother bop influences.

“The buzz about the Amelia Island Jazz Festival is really hot,” says Coryell. “My good friend, Randy Brecker, who headlined last year’s AIJF, recently played with me at the Blue Note in NYC, and he had great things to say about Amelia Island and the way this festival presents jazz. I am looking forward to my debut performance at the AIJF and also look forward to hearing and enjoying a great weekend of worldclass jazz. Thanks to Les DeMerle, artistic director, for having me!”

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Kevin Mahogany, considered as the standout jazz vocalist of his generation, will also be headlining two concerts the next night, on Saturday, October 10. “Mahogany’s broad baritone was forged in his hometown, the legendary jazz metropolis Kansas City, where he learned to swing like Charlie Parker, shout the blues like Big Joe Turner, and cry a ballad like Lester Young,” says DeMerle. “Kevin is all about extending, elaborating, and refining the jazz vocal legacies of Lambert, Hendricks & Ross, Eddie Jefferson, and Al Jarreau into the myriad, interwoven dimensions of music—from gutbucket, the Great American Songbook, and gospel to Mingus and Motown.”

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“I am looking forward to a fabulous appearance at the Amelia Island Jazz Festival,” says Mahogany. “I’ve known Les DeMerle and his jazz drumming for many years, and have his recordings with one of my favorite singers, the great blues shouter Jimmy Witherspoon, so I am very excited to come to Amelia Island and really wail!” Concertgoers on both nights are welcome to join the headliners and other AIJF musicians for Late Night Jams after the performances.

To wrap up the festival, David’s Restaurant will be hosting a special Jazz Brunch on Sunday, October 11, featuring Al Waters from Jacksonville. Waters, who had a long career as lead tenor saxophonist with the great Ray Charles, will perform on clarinet, saxophone, and flute, along with DeMerle and Eisele, and other AIJF artists.

Park West Gallery artist Tim Yanke of Birmingham, Michigan has been chosen to be the official artist for the AIJF this year. DeMerle met Park West’s manager Morry Shapiro while performing on Celebrity Cruises, where Shapiro offered Park West Gallery to become a sponsor of the AIJF. “Yanke has created original artwork he will donate that will be auctioned off to benefit the Amelia Island Jazz Festival Scholarship Program,” says DeMerle. Yanke’s painting, “Legends,” features bright colors exploding from press type that reads “Jazz.”

Underneath the colorful plume are the names of jazz greats. He said about ninety percent of his artwork is inspired by listening to music while working, and in this case, he captured the feelings of listening to jazz.

Plans are in the works for Yanke to produce a live painting during a drum solo performed by DeMerle at this year’s festival.

“Our concerts explode with exciting, swinging jazz played with passion, expertise, and soul by many of today’s leading jazz artists,” says DeMerle. “Each year’s talent roster is the best line-up we can assemble.

Come to the 2015 Amelia Island Jazz Festival and become part of an amazing jazz experience. Be prepared for extraordinary jazz music, which includes our headliners and many other guest surprises!”

“The unique thing about this festival is that it is a real jazz festival. And because the music is presented beautifully, every past headliner at the AIJF has asked to be invited back,” says Mahogany. “That says a whole lot in my book! See y’all at the Amelia Island Jazz Festival!”

For more information or to purchase tickets visit www.ameliaislandjazzfestival.com or phone the AIJF Hotline at (904) 504-4772.

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FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY’S STORYTELLING SLAM RETURNS Nassau County is certainly home to some fascinating characters, and you’ll meet a bunch of them at the second annual Amelia Island Story Slam on September 25. “This year’s program, entitled ‘I’ll Never Forget…,’ features some of Nassau County’s best tale tellers,” says Arlene Filkoff, last year’s winner and this year’s master of ceremonies.

Competitors include Dickie Anderson, Carey Dresser, John Drew, Neil Frink, and Diana Herman, with local violinist and violin maker, Will Howery, who will provide music for the event.

Following the presentations, audience members will vote with cash for their favorite stories and help the Friends of the Library (FOL) raise the final $180,000 needed to meet its $1.2 million campaign goal for the improved Library that opened in May. The winner gets bragging rights and “Fern and Dina,” the coveted dolphin statue, until the 2016 winner is chosen.

The fun begins at 5:30 p.m. at Burns Hall, St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, 801 Atlantic Avenue, with a gourmet hors d’oeuvres reception sponsored by LuLu’s Restaurant. There is a cash bar and the show starts at 7 p.m. Tickets are $50, and they are available at fernandinaFOL.org and the Fernandina Beach Library at 25 North Fourth Street.

The second annual Patriots Day Luncheon and Fashion Show will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on September 11, 2015 at the Fernandina Beach Golf Club. The event is sponsored by Sotheby’s Realty and is a fundraiser for the Navy SEAL Foundation.

Built on an unparalleled legacy and established in 2000, the Navy SEAL Foundation is a 501(c)(3) tax exempt, national, non-profit benevolent organization headquartered in Virginia Beach, Virginia. The foundation is a resolute cornerstone for the Naval Special Warfare community and their families in times of adversity and triumph. The foundation focuses on a comprehensive set of programs designed to improve health and welfare, build and enhance resiliency, empower and educate families, and provide critical support during times of illness, injury, and loss.

This year’s Patriots Day Luncheon and Fashion Show features speaker Madison Moore, two-year winner of American Legion Post 54 and American Legion District 5 Oratorical Contest. Fashions from lori+lulu will be featured. Tickets are $25 per person and are available online at www.ameliaislandnavysealfoundation.org.

The Fernandina Beach Golf Club is located at 2800 Bill Melton Road. For more information, call Carol Carter at (904) 261-9193.

ENDLESS SUMMER WATERMELON RIDE ON SEPTEMBER 13 The North Florida Bicycle Club invites cyclists to their 26th annual Endless Summer Watermelon Ride on Sunday, September 13, 2015. Join cyclists of all speeds along the ocean on scenic Amelia Island through historic tree lined Fernandina Beach and south to the beautiful Talbot Island State Parks and the St. John’s River. This supported ride includes snacks, rest stops, post-ride lunch, mechanical support, motorcycle escorts, and roving support teams.

Routes are available at 21, 32, 55, 75 and 100 miles. Come for the ride and stay for the weekend, and of course, the ice-cold watermelon!

Amelia Island has special lodging options for weekend cyclists. For more information, visit the North Florida Bicycle Club’s website at www.nfbc.us.

The North Florida Bicycle Club encourages all people to participate in bicycling, a fun activity for recreation, transportation, fitness, and competition. They serve the North Florida community in promoting safer conditions for cyclists and other road and trail users. They are committed to support bicycling through social activities, education, leadership by example, and civic involvement. They also host organized bike rides seven days a week designed for riders of all levels of skill, focusing on a safe cycling experience.

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ohn Mead had just finished college when he began offering framing services to the local community in 1972. More than forty years later, Mead’s Framery & Trophy Store, located in Yulee at the corner of A1A and Highway 17 North, has been providing custom framing services, trophies, awards, engraving, and much more to the Yulee, Amelia Island, and surrounding communities.

Mead’s motto is “You name it, we frame it,” and over the years that motto has been put to the test numerous times with stunning results, from priceless antique artwork or a child’s first finger painting to sports memorabilia and military medals. “We have over 1,000 frames to choose from, along with conservation matting in a wide variety of colors, textures, and designs,” says Devon Toovey, John’s niece and frame design specialist. “Our frames will enhance and preserve any of your precious or collectable items or artwork so they can be enjoyed for years to come. My favorite part of the process is watching a piece come together. The before and after can be quite breathtaking.”

The store is a family affair, with Devon’s husband, Jim, stepping in as

the shop’s new award specialist and designer. The business is proud of their prompt services, completed on the premises, which include trophies, plaques, engraving, ribbons, signs, and name plates. Hundreds of customers from local community organizations have utilized Mead’s over the years, including local schools, businesses, and charities. John, Devon, and Jim attend trade shows and seminars to keep up with the newest trends and techniques. Along with a regularly updated inventory of design options, you can also find regional artwork, prints, and personalized gifts at Mead’s.

Mead’s Framery & Trophy Store is a member of the AIFBY Chamber of Commerce, the Professional Picture Framers Association, and the Awards and Personalization Association, but the best recognition they receive is from their clients. People shop at Mead’s for high-quality framing and awards, and what keeps them coming back is the personalized care and integrity of this family-run specialty shop. Visit the store or call them at (904) 225-2195, and “Like” them on Facebook for all the latest updates, newest projects, and tips and trends for using art in your personal space.

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In 1985, Gary and Kathy Crawford opened another store in Douglas, where they provided excellent customer service and quality for 29 years. In 2011, their son Ryan decided to come on board the family business. “I decided to continue what my grandfather had built and go to work with my father as a third generation jeweler in the Douglas store, where I became a Gemological Institute of America graduate,” says Ryan. “This also provided the opportunity for further growth.”

In May 2014, Crawford Jewelers opened a store on Amelia Island, next to Starbucks on Sadler Road, with Gary, Kathy, and Ryan providing excellent customer care, quality jewelry, in-store repair, plus diamond-setting, remounting, and customizations.

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oy and Nip Galphin have worked together nearly their entire lives. They have been married for over forty years. They started in business together in Atlanta, where they opened a group of office suites for start-up businesses. In twenty years, the couple owned three hundred suites, and you’d think that after that many years in business together, Joy and Nip would be ready to retire.

But that wasn’t the case for this hard-working family.

“We decided to come back to Fernandina Beach to be close to my mother,” says Nip, an Amelia Island native. “We also wanted to live near the beach, a place where we could relax, walk, and enjoy the ocean.” In 2004, the couple established Galphin Real Estate Services, Inc. through the purchase of a local firm which specialized in long-term rentals of residential and commercial properties for twenty years and had become the area’s largest rental property management company. In 2007, Galphin added an Association Management Division to address the specific needs of homeowner and condominium associations, a response to the increasing number of associations being developed with a limited number of companies providing services.

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Season to Season Poolside, seaside, or just out of the bath, this robe is a perfect fit! Hand woven from soft Turkish cotton, it’s lightweight and quick-to-dry. Assorted colors ($65). The Blue Sardonyx stone necklace is locally made ($45). Available at Color It Green, 1008 Atlantic Avenue. (904) 310-9050.

Super Storage Lockers aren’t just lockers anymore! They can be used in the bathroom for towels and bath accessories, in a child’s room for toy and book storage, in the laundry room, or in the kitchen as a great pantry. Prices vary. Available at The Pickers Market, 201 Alachua Street. (904) 432-7048.

Vintage Clocks Original Seiko maritime wall clocks made in Japan, with battery power for easy installation and operation. Two water-resistant styles, with sea-green enamel body and hinged glass face. 9 in. wide by 2.5 in. deep. ($159). At Ballast Pointe Trading Company, 100 S. Lee St, Kingsland, Ga. (912)-882-1100.

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hen Baptist Medical Center Nassau President Stephen Lee visited another hospital several years ago, he discovered a unique food service program where patients can order food from a menu and have it delivered to their room. He loved the idea, and he soon began work on a plan to bring this same service to the patients at Baptist Nassau. It has taken three years to implement the program, but this summer, with the help of Food Service Director Mathew Clayton, Baptist Nassau now offers “At Your Request” room service dining for their patients.

This innovative dining program allows patients to select meals from a wide variety of foods, which is designed to enhance the hospital experience as though they were dining at their favorite restaurant. Orders can be placed by phone between

7 a.m. and 6:30 p.m., and the meals are delivered within 45 minutes or less. Guest trays are also available for visiting guests and family members. “We’ve had a great response to this program,” says Lee. “We have trained operators who take the orders, and they can help patients with their selections, including

their dietary restrictions. Right now, twenty-nine minutes is our average delivery time. And patients can order anything on the menu during the time period of 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.”

Matthew Clayton remembers a patient who ordered pot roast and mashed potatoes for breakfast one morning. “That’s what looked good to him, and that’s what he wanted to eat,” says Clayton. “We are happy to make the patients anything they want at any time during the day. Food is the one thing that a patient has control of in the hospital, it’s the one area where they have a choice. We serve restaurant-quality meals that are wellprepared. Most of our patients have never ordered room service before. It makes them feel special.”

Some of the menu selections include omelets, fresh fruits, and muffins for breakfast, entrée salads, grilled chicken breast, meatloaf, and Asian stir-fry for lunch or dinner, along with a wide variety of vegetables, soups, pizza, desserts, and beverages.

In addition, the menu has a section of items that can be consumed on a liquid diet, like broths, pudding, and ice cream.

A guideline on healthy eating emphasizes fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and low-fat milk products, along with suggestions for help in managing diabetes and a how-to guide to finding foods that are low in saturated fats, trans-fats, and cholesterol to help reduce the risk of heart disease.

In the future, Lee hopes that the “At Your Request” menu will also be available for staff members and patients who have come to the hospital for a procedure, but are not staying overnight. At present, the hospital’s cafeteria offers a good variety of foods for staff and visitors, but it is open for limited hours. The “At Your Request” program could eventually service everyone who works at or visits Baptist Nassau.

“Being in the hospital is something that is scary to most patients,” says Lee. “Our goal is to make their hospital stay as pleasant as possible. With our new ‘At Your Request’ menu, what’s not to like?”

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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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SEPTEMBER Weather Avg. High 85 degrees Avg. Low 73 degrees Avg. Precip 7.73 inches

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SEPTEMBER 2 Knitting Group New knitting group meets the first Wednesday of every month from 2-4 pm at the Mustard Seed Café. Knit with great company and grab a snack or drink. The group is for anyone who would like to get together and share their love of knitting and sewing. No commitment, attend whenever you have time.

SEPTEMBER 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 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.

SEPTEMBER 3, 10, 17, 24 Nassau Community Band A multi-generational ensemble that performs pops, classics, movie medleys, marches, and everything in between. Interested musicians please send a message to info@ nassaucommunityband.com. Weekly Thursday rehearsals resume September 3rd at 6pm in the Yulee Middle School band room.

SEPTEMBER 4 Sounds on Centre Continuing free community concert series held from 6 to 8 p.m. the first Friday of every month on Centre Street in historic downtown Fernandina Beach. Bring lawn chairs and your dancing shoes for this community event that feels like a block party. September’s concert features Jimmy Beats playing Reggae and Caribbean soulful sounds.

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

SEPTEMBER 5, 12, 19, 26 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 located at The Shops at Omni Amelia Island Plantation. Open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. For more information, call (904) 261-6161.

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SEPTEMBER 17 Writers By The Sea

SEPTEMBER 10 Newcomers Club Coffee

SEPTEMBER 18 Third on 3rd

The Newcomers Club of Amelia Island hosts its monthly coffee 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 more information, contact Betty Robinson at (904) 432-8599 or brobinson1940@gmail.com or visit www.newcomersclubofameliaisland.com.

SEPTEMBER 11 Amelia Community Theatre’s Teen Theatre Lock-In

SEPTEMBER 4, 11, 18, 25 Shrimp Boil

SEPTEMBER 11 The Patriots Day Ladies Fashion Show

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

Luncheon returns to the Fernandina Beach Club from 11:30am – 1pm. Fashions presented by lori+lulu. Guest speaker is Miss Madison Moore. Proceeds benefit the Navy SEAL Foundation to provide support and assistance. $25 donation. You can register online at www.ameliaislandnavysealfoundation.org or call Carol Carter at (904) 261-9193.

Fort Clinch State Park holds a Living History Union Garrison the first weekend of each month as volunteers in Civil War-era attire portray daily life at the fort as it was in 1864. Soldiers will answer questions about being stationed

Join cyclists of all speeds along the ocean on scenic Amelia Island, south to Talbot Island State Parks and the St. John’s River. The ride includes snacks, rest stops, post-ride lunch, mechanical support, motorcycle escorts, and roving support teams. For more information, visit www.nfbc.us.

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 info, call (904) 305-2608.

Join Crescendo Amelia Big Band for a dance party at Fernandina Beach Golf Club from 7 to 10 p.m. Cost is $10 at the door. For more information, call (904) 302-6086 or visit www. cresendoamelia.com. The Fernandina Beach Golf Club is located at 2800 Bill Melton Road.

SEPTEMBER 5, 6 Union Garrison at Fort Clinch State Park

SEPTEMBER 13 26th Annual Endless Summer Watermelon Ride

Writers and friends meet the third Thursday of each month upstairs at the Fernandina Beach branch of the Nassau County Library for program and discussion. Registration is at 6 p.m., program begins at 6:30 p.m. For more information, contact Nadine Vaughan Williams at nvaughanwilliams@gmail.com, or Nancy Blanton at blantonn@msn.com.

Sponsored by the theatre’s teen troupe, known as ACTeen, it is an entire night of theatre activities for teens ages 13-18, with workshops on preparing for auditions, stage make-up, scene work, and more, with ample adult supervision.

Will be from 7:30 p.m. until 7:00 a.m. in the main stage theatre at 207 Cedar St. To register, call ACT at 261-6749. Teens must be registered in advance of the lock-in.

SEPTEMBER 4 First Friday Dance Party

5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Thirteen participating galleries offer a diverse selection of art. For information, call (800) 226-3542, or visit ameliaisland.com.

SEPTEMBER 12 Second Saturday Artrageous Artwalk A free event on the second Saturday each month in Historic Downtown Fernandina Beach from

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The Amelia Island Museum of History offers a presentation on the third Friday of the month, at 6 p.m., based on a variety of different topics related to the history of the island. Cost is $5 per person (free for members). For more information, call (904) 277-0717, or visit www. ameliamuseum.org.

SEPTEMBER 19, 20 Spanish American War Event A weekend event to commemorate the part that Fort Clinch played in the Spanish-American War. The fort will be filled with uniformed interpreters, as wellas exhibits of the armament and period military equipment. Cost is $6 per vehicle park entrance fee, plus $2 per person Fort admission. For more info, call (904) 277-7274, or visit www.floridastateparks.org/fortclinch.

SEPTEMBER 25 Amelia Island Storytelling Slam Enjoy six captivating local storytellers confess something they’ll never forget at the 2nd Annual Amelia Island Story Slam to benefit Friends of the Fernandina Beach Library. Competitors include Dickie Anderson, Carey Dresser, John Drew, Neil Frink, and Diana Herman. Held at Burns Hall, St. Peter’s Church, 801 Atlantic Avenue. Cash bar and heavy hors d’oeuvres reception sponsored by Lulu’s at 5:30 p.m.; show at 7 p.m. Tickets, $50 each, are available at fernandinaFOL.org and the Fernandina Beach Library, 25 N. 4th St. To have your event featured here, email all of the information to calendar@ameliaislander.com.

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Shooting the moon To help fund its indispensable services, the Nassau County Council on Aging Gala presents an elegant evening at the Omni Amelia Island Plantation Resort.

BY KAREN MILLER

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he Council on Aging of Nassau County opened in 1974 and has been serving area seniors continuously for over 40 years. As part of a national network of area agencies established under regulations for the Area Agency on Aging, the sources for Council on Aging funding include federal, state, and local grants, as well as donations from companies and individuals.

Each fall, the organization holds a fun and festive gala, which has become one of the most popular and well-attended fundraisers on Amelia Island. This year’s affair will be held on October 2 from 6 to 10 p.m. at the Omni Amelia Island Plantation Resort.

“Last year’s Ruby Jubilee Gala, celebrating our 40th anniversary of serving seniors in Nassau County, was a very successful fundraiser for our organization,” says Nassau County Council on Aging Executive Director Janice Ancrum.

“But we still have so much more to accomplish if we’re to continue offering vitally important services to ill and homebound seniors. Many of our programs are underfunded and have waiting lists, so we hope this year to surpass the funds we’ve raised at any other past gala.”

The theme of this year’s gala is “Fly Me to the Moon,” and the evening promises to enchant guests with celestial surroundings and a memorable night of moon magic. Guests can immortalize their evening at the Paper Moon Photo Booth and enjoy a superb full-course dinner with fine wine, live entertainment, and a live/silent auction. Music features the incomparable voice of Rick Davis and his playlist of nostalgic songs, and live auction items include everything from jewelry and fine art to premier golfing packages and unique gift baskets.

“Our 2015 Gala is coming together beautifully,” says Ancrum. “The theme of ‘Fly Me to the Moon’ offers us a wonderful opportunity to create an enchanting backdrop for the evening and entertainment, with dining and dancing as well as our always much anticipated live and silent auctions.

We’re so fortunate in the support we receive from our sponsors year after year and in the generous donations of auction items from local businesses. Everyone understands that their contribution goes toward funding programs such as our Adult Day Healthcare facility, home delivered meals, home health services, and transportation for seniors. They

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share our vision of helping our seniors live their lives in comfort with dignity and independence.”

All funds received are used to achieve the goals established by the Nassau County Council on Rick Davis Aging. These goals focus on providing services and opportunities to Nassau County’s older citizens, while also advocating in areas of legislation and services, and educating the community about aging issues and concerns. The Council on Aging staff consists of highly motivated professionals and they could not accomplish their mission without the help of a group of outstanding volunteers, who, by sowing “seeds of service,” make Nassau County a better place to live a full, productive life.

Corporate and individual sponsorships for the Gala are still available, ranging from the Crescent Moon level at $500 up to the $10,000 Sapphire Moon sponsorship. For more information or to make a reservation, call (904) 261-0701 or visit the “Events” page of their website at www.nassaucountycoa.org.

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Despite a surge in shark attacks in the news recently, sharks may be the least of our worries on the beaches of Amelia Island.

BY KAREN MILLER • PHOTO COURTESY OF GEORGE H. BURGESS

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he summer of 2015 brought a number of news stories about shark attacks, many of them right off the southeastern coast of the United States. For some of us, it seemed like a good idea to stay out of the water, but for many beachgoers, it was business as usual. So just how dangerous are the waters off Amelia Island?

According to George H. Burgess, director of the Florida Program for Shark Research and the International Shark Attack File, shark attack is a potential danger that must be acknowledged, but it should be kept in perspective. “Bees, wasps, and snakes are responsible for far more fatalities. In the U.S., deaths occur each year up to 30 more times from lighting strikes than from shark attacks,” says Burgess. “Shark-human interaction is likely to occur while swimming or surfing in nearshore waters. The chances of dying in those waters are much higher for drowning and cardiac arrest than from shark attack.

Shark attack trauma is less common than many other beachrelated injuries like spinal damage, dehydration, jellyfish and stingray stings, and sunburn. More sutures are used on sea shell lacerations of the feet than on shark bites!”

So why does it seem like there were more shark attacks this year than other summers? According to Burgess, it’s because of a biological phenomenon called “clumping.” “Just as some years there is an abundance of love bugs, this year there were an abundance of sharks. It’s a perfect storm of things that come together as part of nature’s ups and downs.”

Shark attacks did not become a subject of public interest until the twentieth century. “Several factors have contributed to the upswing in public awareness of shark attack,” says Burgess.

“First, the press covers a larger portion of the world in a more comprehensive manner. Increased media competition also contributes to more searches for ‘shock’ stories. An examination

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of current weekly tabloids confirms that ‘shark eats man’ is a best-selling story line!”

Amelia Island’s coastal community of sharks includes numerous species: blacktip, spinner, blacknose, sharpnose, scalloped hammerhead, great hammerhead, finetooth, lemon, tiger, nurse sharks, and more. Most species are night-active, and Burgess recommends that beachgoers not swim at dusk and dawn hours.

But Burgess also points out that sharks can be found everywhere in the world’s oceans, and play an important role in a healthy ocean environment. “The shark is the poster child for the health of an ocean,” states Burgess. “They have their place in the grand scheme of things, connected through a complex web that makes up the ocean.”

“Shark attack is a hazard that must be considered by anyone entering the marine domain,” says Burgess. “Beach recreation has inherent risks, and shark attack is simply one of many that must be considered before entering the water.

Most people agree, however, that the extremely slim chance of even encountering a shark—much less being bitten—does not weigh heavy in their decision-making.”

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fall foliage As the heat of summer begins to fade, add some color to your garden this fall with Mums, Willow Blue-Star, and the Amelia Rose Azalea.

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he weather is getting cooler as we move into fall, and summer annuals and perennials are beginning to look tired. It’s time to clean up the perennials and pull up any weary annuals. It’s time to start looking for bright, vibrant fall flowers like mums, but don’t get them too early as the flowers will be spent before fall blooming time. When you purchase your mums at the end of September, try to get them in tight bud and they will last a lot longer. Dead head them when needed. Mums can be cut back when they completely stop blooming, and they will return next season to bloom in the spring and fall.

A really first-rate garden plant is the Willow Blue-Star (Amsonia tabernaemontana). In addition to its small, but charming clusters of blue flowers in late spring, this perennial has upright, willow-like leaves that turn clear yellow in the fall, which means more yellow for your fall garden.

This ornamental species hails from the southeastern United States and enjoys our sultry summers.

TIP O F T HE M O N T H A little Epsom salts will keep your roses blooming during the fall. Trim evergreen shrubs so they will have a head start on next year’s growth. The more they are clipped, the more they will fill out.

Willow Blue-Star is a very compact plant with clusters of star-shaped flowers with lavender-to-blue shades. A low grower, it makes an ideal edging plant.

It features blue flowers in May and June, then a golden yellow fall color, with shiny, willow-shaped leaves all season long. Grow in full-sun or partial shade in evenly moist, slightly acidic soil. It can be used in beds, borders, meadow gardens, and rock gardens. Willow BlueStar grows up to two feet high and has a one-to-three foot spread. It would look nice in pots on a patio, or as a grouping in the garden.

Did you know there is an Azalea called Amelia Rose? It is awesome! This new Azalea is a beautiful, compact Azalea hybrid first introduced by Dr. Aromi in

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Mobile, Alabama. The distinguishing feature of Amelia Rose is its blooms, which have an amazingly similar appearance to an actual rose. A heavy bloomer in spring, this shrub produces large amounts of lavender-colored double blooms that average around two inches in diameter, unlike other Azalea varieties. Amelia Rose also has a smaller wave of blooms later in early to mid-fall.

The foliage of the Amelia Rose is larger and has a heavier texture to it, unlike other Azalea varieties. Like all Azaleas, Amelia Rose prefers semishade and will even do well in planting locations with mostly shade. A shallow, non-aggressive root system makes them a great foundation planting choice, and they can be planted closely together to form a colorful hedge. Fertilize with an acid fertilizer such as Holly Tone or any granular fertilizer with a 6-12-12 or 10-10-10 ration. It’s best to fertilize in spring, and again in mid-fall. You’ll enjoy this Azalea!

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Left: When you enter, you can feel you are on the coast.

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t was July 2013, my aqua beach chair and my toes were rooted in the Amelia Island sand, and I asked God, ‘What do I do next?’” confides Linda Merritt, who had recently lost her husband. Her prayer for direction was immediately answered when she noticed behind her the seven buildings that make up Carlton Dunes. “I called a realtor, we visited, and I said, ‘This is it. I don’t care what building or what floor, but I will live here.’” Three contracts and five months later, Linda closed on her third-floor Carlton Dunes condominium and moved in with just one thing—her aqua beach chair.

Linda and her late husband, Allen, enjoyed a large estate in Atlanta, and Linda had a successful career as an operations manager for a thriving medical company. “I loved my home and my job, but, after losing a loved one, life took me in a different direction. I was ready to move to the beach and start fresh.” Courageously, she did just that. And she didn’t just move, she undertook a complete home remodel with the help of Hector Van Lennep of Castleton Homes.

The Carlton Dunes condo that Linda purchased is not the same space it is today. When Linda bought the property, it was full of heavy décor with lots of dark walls, wood, weighty

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window treatments, gold, and monkeys. “Hector showed up, and the first thing I said was, ‘You have to take down all of the window treatments. They were high-quality, but just not me!” Linda envisioned a bright, more coastal space, and she wanted to consult with a designer.

“One afternoon, I was shopping at Bell Carpet Galleries in Atlanta,” Linda explains. “The sales lady asked about my home, and I explained it was in Amelia Island, and she asked if I needed a designer.” Turns out the saleslady was a longtime friend of local designer Susan Dowling. Linda and Susan met, and it was a friendship from day one. Interestingly, Susan was already working on a couple of other homes for Hector at that time. “Susan really kept me on track with my ideas. She was easy to work with, professional, and 46 AMELIA ISLANDER MAGAZINE • SEPTEMBER 2015

Top: The dining room, with hand-embroidered monogrammed chair covers, is Linda’s favorite entertaining space. The chandelier was made for Linda and her husband 35 years ago. When an arm broke in transit to Amelia Island, the original artist repaired it.

Above left: Deep blues and antique porcelain highlight the guest sitting room. Linda and Hector built a wall in the large guest suite to create this separate area.

Above right: The kitchen boasts a colorful palate against white cabinets and countertops. The unique artwork is by the Georgia artist Cornbread.

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The trio got to work transforming the unit into a cheerful space through soft, neutral paint colors, new white kitchen counters, appliances, hardware, colorful wallpaper, light fixtures, new shutters, and the addition of builtin book shelves on either side of the fireplace. Throughout the renovation, Linda would come to town and stay in her home, with just the aqua beach chair as her only furniture. “I traveled room to room and sat in my chair, and when cocktail hour rolled around, I took my chair onto the veranda and enjoyed the peace and tranquility the ocean gives,” she remembers. At night, she’d make a pallet with a down comforter and dream about the ideas she had for her new home.

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Top: The master bath is spacious and feminine, with classic plaids and damask creating a comfortable space.

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LĀE Restaurant is one of Amelia Island’s premier dining establishments, and it’s always such a treat have dinner there, especially with one of my dearest friends! PLĀE’s menu blends eclectic cuisine with artful presentation in a contemporary setting. My friend Emily and I were greeted

by PLĀE’s manager, Sherry, and we were on our way to an exquisite dining experience.

Chef de Cuisine Carey Todd began our meal with Salmon Brûlée, while our server Alicia poured us a glass of Steffelter Hof Riesling, a surprisingly refreshing dry white wine. The salmon was smoked and served with lavash bread, lemon, and caper mayonnaise, and topped with brûlée, which is caramelized sugar. What a nice balance of sweet and savory, and perfect with our wine!

Alicia brought us two salads to try: the Southern Caprese Salad and the PLĀE Full Salad. The Caprese was unexpected —a stack of fried green tomatoes with fresh mozzarella, plus chopped heirloom tomatoes and arugula, drizzled with light and dark balsamic vinaigrette. What a hearty salad! It was practically a meal in itself, and I love that the mozzarella was a little melt-y from the heat of the tomatoes. The PLĀE Full Salad was composed of artisan greens, radishes, peas, candied pecans, and sundried tomatoes, served with crostini and boursin cheese. I really loved the dressing on this salad—a very light champagne vinaigrette. Emily and I also enjoyed a glass of Kim Crawford Pansy Rose. Pink wine is making a comeback, and this rose is charming, refreshing, and vibrant.

Poisson du Jour is always a good choice at PLĀE, and I love that Chef Todd creates a new dish each evening. Tonight it was flounder, pan seared, served with roasted red peppers, feta orzo, green beans, and arugula with champagne buerre blanc.

The fish was perfectly cooked and, as always, a delicate buerre blanc is the best accompaniment. I enjoyed a glass of Wendt Chardonnay, a subtle, buttery white wine. Emily’s entree was The Chef’s Plate, a specialty surprise dish that PLĀE is known for. You order the plate, and then the chef surprises you with one of his signature dishes. This evening it was Surf and Turf, but this dish was not like any surf and turf I’ve ever had. The surf was a grilled Maine lobster tail over sautéed spinach with

sherry lump crab cream sauce. Decadent! And the turf was a filet with mushrooms (duxelle paste) wrapped in filo and served with a port demi glace. Wow! The filet was so tender you could cut it with a fork, and the lobster was sweet and smoky. Alicia paired this dish with Mercer Cabernet, a medium-body red wine from Washington State.

For dessert, PLĀE’s Peanut Butter Pie is one of my alltime favorites, served with crème Anglais and chocolate sauce.

But Chef Todd wanted us to try their chocolate cake, which is actually a cake and torte in one, bound together with chocolate ganache and raspberry cream cheese frosting. It was rich and delicious! And Sherry surprised us with a glass of Shooting Star Black Bubbles, a sparkling syrah from California, a unique wine choice to end our fabulous meal.

PLĀE is located at The Shops at the Omni Amelia Island Plantation Resort. Reservations are highly recommended, especially on the weekends. For more information, call the restaurant at (904) 277-2132.

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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 special event rooms.

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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. (904) 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).

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 here in friendly Fernandina Beach. Come by and give us a visit and we’ll serve you with smiles and the freshest sushi that you won’t find anywhere but here at Fancy Sushi. Open 7 days. (904) 261-9855. 1478 Sadler Rd.

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Florida House Inn ~ Enjoy Southern cooking at its finest at Leddy’s Porch Bistro. Menu includes Southern Bistro Salads, Sandwiches, Soups, Buttermilk Fried Chicken, Collard Greens, Smoked Gouda Mac and Cheese, Fried Shrimp Po Boys, 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 surviving hotel in the state of Florida and is listed in the National Register of Historic Places.

Open Wednesday – Saturday 11:30am - 2:30pm.

Sunday Brunch from 10:00am - 2:30 pm. The mermaid Bar at the Florida House Inn is open nightly at 5pm. Daily drink specials and Open Mic Night every Thursday. 22 South Third Street, (904) 491-3322. L, $$, F Hanna Sushi ~ Authentic Japanese Cuisine including Hibachi and Sushi. Bento Boxes and Daily Lunch Specials. Special Dinner for Two $30 includes 1 appetizer, 2 entrees, and 1 dessert. Beer, Wine, and Sake available. Kids Menu also available.

1930 S. 14th Street at the Publix Shopping Plaza.

Dine in or take out. (904) 277-8838 and online at www.hanasushifl.com. Give us a try! You will not be disappointed!

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 11am2pm; 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%

~ Flavors to Savor ~ Breakfast ~ Lunch ~ Dinner 321-1444 708 Centre Street • Downtown Fernandina Beach

Karaoke Mondays / Trivia Tuesdays / Prime Rib Wednesdays Wing It Thursdays Indoor and Outdoor Dining • Daily Specials & Entertainment Tons of TV’s for your Sporting needs!

Open at 11:00 am Daily 3199 S. Fletcher Ave. • 261-5711

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Brunch Sat & Sun ~ 10:00am-2:30pm $10 bottomless Bloody Mary’s & Mimosas!

MERMAID BAR Classic cocktails, great wines, craft beers, cheese & chacuterie

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for steak, seafood, or tapas— we are the #1 destination for flavor in North Florida. Join us tonight for an exceptional dining experience.

Now serving Lunch Thur - Sun 11 - 2 2709 Sadler Rd. • Fernandina Beach 904.261.4646 www.lamancharestaurant.net

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Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner 7am – 8pm • 7am – 9pm Fri/Sat Early Bird Specials • Beer & Wine Open 7 Days 1120 S. 14th Street • (904) 432-8400

Everything B But ut Ordinary

lunch ~ tues - sat 11:30 - 2 happy hour ~ tues - sat 4 - 6

Fresh, local food with a twist & handcrafted cocktails Happy Hour & Late Night specials in Our Full Bar

dinner ~ mon - sat 5:30 - 10

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4924 first coast hwy • 904.310.6620 www.barzin-bistro-winebar.com palmetto walk shopping village

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Meals To Go • Office Lunches Open Monday - Saturday, 8am - 3pm 833 TJ Courson Road Fernandina Beach, FL

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JAPANESE GRILL & SUSHI BAR DINE IN • CARRY OUT

Mon - Thu 11am - 10pm Fri & Sat 11am - 11pm • Sun Noon - 10pm

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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 seafood. Lunch features sandwiches, po’ boys, salads, and a wide selection of seafood “little plates.” Open for lunch and dinner Tues - Sat. Sunday Brunch from 10:30am - 3pm. Beer and wine available.

Major credit cards. Reservations recommended. 11 South 7th Street. Located in Historic Downtown Fernandina Beach. www.lulusamelia.com.

(904) 432-8394.

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.

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. 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!

B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner. $=Entrees under $10, $$=Entrees up to $15. $$$=Entrees over $15.

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waterfront estate

This elegant, private, and secluded estate located on Lanceford Creek with a dock is a rare find. This estate-like home is on nearly 2 acres (1 acre fenced) with marsh and river views enclosed in a gated entrance. Breathtaking expansive views of the water and marsh can be seen from every room. This home features hardwood floors in the living area and tile in the kitchen and baths. There are 2 gas and 2 electric fireplaces, built-in cabinets throughout, whole-house gas generator, central

vacuum, and low E windows. There are two large bonus rooms on either end of the home. One is a great entertainment room with plenty of space for a pool table and TV viewing area. There is also a small office that is plumbed and can easily be converted to a wet bar.

The other could be an extra bedroom, office, sewing room, etc. The large back deck is great for entertaining or just relaxing in the spa under the pergola.

The exterior is an upgraded vinyl siding that offers a 50 year warranty.

For more information on this exceptional property, contact Janie Westmoreland with Re/Max Sterling at (904) 753-2018.

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105 Sea Marsh Road Lovely 2 BR/2.5 BA with fireplace, tile floors and beautiful vaulted ceilings. Sunroom features skylights and cozy window seats. Large laundry/hobby room, lots of storage. $499,000

Lot 33 Beach Walker Road Enjoy local amenities on Amelia Island Plantation. This lot is a short walk from the beach and is near dining and shopping. Ready for you to build the home of your dreams! $195,000

195 19 95 Rowan Oak Place 4 BR/3 BR/3.5 5 BA home on quiet cul-de-sac cul-de-sac.

Kitchen has quartz counters, KitchenAid appliances. Large master on first floor. Screened, in-ground, heated, saltwater pool. $649,000

2008 Beach Wood Villa Updated 3 BR/3.5 BR/3 5 BA villa viilla across the street from the beach with golf and lake views. Heart pine floors in the foyer, remodeled kitchen. “A” rated unit in Omni Rental Program. $349,000

Lot 13 Ocean Club Drive Luxury home site on cul-de-sac on Amelia Island Plantation. Features 100 feet of frontage on the Ocean Links golf course. Build up for ocean view from 2nd or 3rd floor. $749,000

419 Beachside Villa 7th floor 3BR/3BA oceanfront villa in gated Beachside offers spectacular ocean and marsh views. Stainless steel appliances, pantry, garage parking, and storage area. $1,400,000

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From the River...

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To the Sea.

95005 PINEY ISLAND COURT $1,695,000 Waterfront estate located just off Amelia. Over 8,000 sq.ft. house and bonus spaces including two finished areas over detached garages. The 6 BR, 6 full and 2 half BA home features extensive mouldings and woodwork, hardwood floors, and a master with adjoining dressing rooms.

Exquisite swimming pool with spa and security gates.

95011 PINEY ISLAND COURT $600,000 Enjoy spectacular views and a private dock on this beautiful 4 BR, 3 BA Piney Island Court estate.

Deep water access for 6 hours around high tide. Main house all on one floor and offers 3 BR & 2 BA. Guest suite over garage has a living area, bedroom, full bath, and office, which is perfect for grandchildren, extended family stays, or an artist studio!

117 LONG POINT DRIVE $1,995,000 Located on Intracoastal Waterway and Nassau Sound in Long Point, this elegant 3 BR, 3.5 BA townhome is in a class by itself!

Stunning river views. Private deep water dock, 2 boat lifts, floating dock. Master on main level. Kitchen opens to great room with French door to 30 x16 balcony and summer kitchen. Travertine floors in living areas, terrace & balcony.

105 THE RESIDENCE $695,000 Mediterranean-style 3 BR, 3 BA villa in gated enclave on South Amelia. Fabulous ocean views from most rooms, vaulted ceilings and lots of natural light. Beautifully renovated and spacious floorplan, this villa would be perfect as fulltime residence or second home.

Large balcony overlooking ocean and manicured grounds. New tile roof on buildings & exterior paint.

6A AMELIA RETREAT $625,000 Absolutely beautiful view and a great split bedroom floorplan. Neat and well-maintained, this 3 BR, 2 BA villa is just waiting for your creativity! Sliding glass doors on the balcony can be opened all the way across to allow in the cool ocean breezes. Gas fireplace in large living room, large separate dining area and wet bar for easy entertaining.

104 SEASIDE RETREAT $895,000 Great value for 3 BR, 3 BA luxury oceanfront condo! Located on the south end of Amelia Island, this villa is ideal for a primary or vacation home. Two villas per floor. The elevator opens to a private vestibule. Open floorplan with spacious living areas. Fabulous ocean views from all living areas and wraparound balcony. Sold beautifully furnished.

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(904) 753-3672 – Cell • (904) 261-0347 – Office 1731 Regatta Drive 3BR/4.5BA house on two lots in Golfside South. Master suite has twosided fireplace, his and her baths with sauna. Oversized kitchen. Courtyard swimming pool, Florida room, bonus room. MLS#65944 $995,000

4246 S. Fletcher Avenue 4 BR/ 3.5 BA beach house remodeled in 2010. Large media center/ rec room, summer kitchen with fireplace, hot tub, and covered deck. Walk to the Ritz-Carlton.

MLS#66875 $3,250,000

1954 Sycamore Lane 4BR/5BA home on 6 acres with marsh views in equestrian community.

Suite above garage with full bath and kitchenette. Patio and covered pool.

Community dock with central riding arena. MLS#66209 $1,495,000

17 RED MAPLE ROAD ~ $925,000 A hint of French Polynesian architecture in this unique home. 4BR/3BA with a vaulted ceiling great room opening to a huge 57’ x 30’ deck and spectacular golf course views. Large bedrooms and owner’s suite with intimate sun room. Low maintenance landscaping enhances this beautiful executive home in Amelia Island Plantation. Irreplaceable ancient oaks frame the back deck, which overlooks 4th green of the Oak Marsh course. Real hardwood floors throughout.

MLS#65666 www.17RedMaple.com

96153 Light Wind Drive Beautiful 3 BR/ 3 BA home in Oyster Bay. Family room with custom built-ins, study, and screen porch overlooking lake. Tile throughout except bedrooms. Bonus room.

MLS#66914 $350,000

95210 COOK ROAD ~ $649,900

COMING SOON! House lot packages from the mid $300’s Call for details.

Private deep-water home with pier and dock on Nassau River. Completely renovated with new roof, doors, windows, stucco, paint, ceilings, kitchen cabinets, stainless steel appliances, fans, screening, landscaping, and renovated HVAC. This 2,534 sq.ft. home features spectacular river views, and gentle breezes in a serene setting. Full length 60’ x 10’ bonus room and 24’ X 12” workshop included.

10-minute boat ride to ICW. Water depth is 22’ - 30’ at face dock. MLS#62285 www.95210CookRoad.com

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1984 BURNHAM LANE 3 BR/ 3.5 BA Amelia Park home with spacious porches and lake views. Kitchen opens to family room with fireplace. Living room could be office or 4th BR. Tile and hardwood floors. New appliances, heat/air, gutters. MLS#64774 $474,900

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96189 GRAYLON DRIVE SOLD!

4BR/2BA 4 Heron Isles home with open o floorplan and vaulted ceilings.

S Stainless appliances, breakfast area o overlooks patio. Fenced yard p perfect for small children or pets.

C Commute to Jacksonville or Kings B MLS#64926 $179,900 Bay.

2-A AMELIA SOUTH 2BR/2BA condo with expansive ocean views. Remodeled with granite counters, glazed cabinets, stainless appliances, and carpet in main living area. Pool and community beach access.

MLS#64814 $325,000 LAND FOR SALE

95484 Captains Way ~ Golf Course Views, Summer Beach - Golfside North gated community. MLS#66014 $312,000 Dunewood Place ~ Golf Course frontage, no HOA fees, partially cleared.

MLS#64733 $275,000 95224 Shell Midden Lane ~ 1 acre on lake. Brady Point Preserve, a gated community. MLS#65573 $200,000 Lot 26 Cayman Circle ~ 2.25 acres. Just off Amelia Island. MLS#66016 $64,900

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96171 LANCEFORD LANE ~ $899,000 Perfect for Executive Entertaining! Share your stunning marsh views with friends and family. Enjoy breath-taking views, evenings around the fire pit, fish from your own dock, and take your boat out at high tide. This 5 BR, 5 BA home has everything from built-ins, 2 laundry rooms, hickory hardwood floors—even a 2 story screened-in porch so guests can enjoy private evenings on their own balcony. Price lowered based on appraisal. Must see!

Vacant, ready to sell and close quickly! MLS#66036

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CARLTON DUNES AT SUMMER BEACH

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 $1,750,000.

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 $589,900 and are direct oceanfront.

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Lovely, open and filled with light, this home offers a large kitchen with granite counters and a very spacious breakfast room, 5 bedrooms and 3 baths, plus a 3 CAR GARAGE. There are not many 3 car garages in Amelia Park so don’t miss this opportunity. Wired for a pool should you desire to add one. One of a kind! MLS#66996 $509,000

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Walk to the beach from this lovely 3 BR/ 3 BA home in popular Sea Grove. Courtyard-style entrance opens to an easy-flow floor plan filled with natural light. Full tile downstairs with bamboo floor in the bonus room. Luxurious master retreat opens to porch and features a beautifully remodeled Romanstyle bath and separate jacuzzi tub. Dual tiled and screened porches.

MLS#65234 529,000

Gracious Home Gracious family home situated on a generously sized lot offering the feel of privacy within minutes of Amelia Island. A kitchen any chef would love opens to multiple rooms creating a great flow through the home. 4 bedrooms and 3 full baths, hardwood floors, fireplace in the living room and a large sunporch add to the appeal of this home. MLS#66546 $375,000

Coastal Condo 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 $124,900

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1334 NORTH FLETCHER AVE North Island 3 BR, 2 BA oceanfront home has been updated inside and out. Maple wood flooring and tile in living area. Watch deer and wildlife from 35ft. covered back porch. Covered parking and large outdoor shower. Across from Fort Clinch State Park. MLS #66345 $795,000

95011 SAWGRASS COVE TRAIL Private estate located on Lanceford creek with dock.

Expansive views of marsh.

Hardwood in living area and tile kitchen and bath. Two gas and 2 electric fireplaces, built-in cabinets throughout, central vacuum and low E windows. Two large bonus rooms on either end of the home. One acre fenced lot. MLS#64484 $695,000

505 THE COTTAGES OF STONEY CREEK This 3Br/2Ba upstairs flat is loaded with upgrades beyond the standard Corian countertops, tiled kitchen and baths and raised panel cabinets. Located in a gated community clos pool and the tiled screened balcony backs to preservation area offering privacy. This is the true Florida lifestyle. MLS#66487 $150,000

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LOT 7 MACKINAS CIRCLE One of largest lots in Harrison Cove at Summer Beach. Small gated community. Located on cul de sac with marsh views No Time limit to build. Membership to Golf Club of Amelia Island is available. MLS #65786 $159,900

202 THE RESIDENCE Spacious oceanfront villa in exclusive gated enclave on south end of Amelia Island.

3 BR, 3 BA split floorplan is ideal for extended stays or accommodating guests. Steps to the beach and the pool. Ground floor for easy access. 1 car garage.

MLS #63652 $635,000

OCEAN VIEW LOT AMERICAN BEACH Great Oceanview lot in the VIEW FROM LOT increasingly sought after American Beach. A home was previously on this lot but has been torn down. The view could be seen from the 1st floor of any structure but unobstructed from a two-story home. Nothing like this available in American Beach. MLS#66357 $159,900

6383 FERNANDINA SHORES Popular 2Br/1Ba ground floor unit just a short stroll to the beach. This complex is a quiet community offering a sparkling pool, tennis courts and clubhouse. Boat parking available and pets under 40lbs welcome. Perfect for 2nd home or investment.

MLS#66542 $130,000

97261 BLACKBEARDS WAY Low-country style custom home built in 2005 on deep-water with private dock. 1.43 acres with huge oak, magnolia, fruit trees & views of Martin Island. 3 BR, 2 BA home with 2- 15 x 20 screened porches & 10 x 50 covered porch. 2 detached storage and garage buildings.

Dock will accommodate 40 ft. boat. MLS #66477 $599,000

island entertaining

Grilled Pork Tenderloin with Sautéed Apples in Calvados Cream Sauce Ingredients One handful apple wood chips, soaked in water for 20 minutes and drained One 3-pound pork tenderloin 4 apples, peeled, cored, and sliced 4 Tablespoons butter 2 Tablespoons brown sugar 2 Tablespoons Calvados ¼ cup dry white wine ½ cup heavy cream Pinch of sage Salt and pepper to taste

Harvest Fever

Preparation Heat grill to medium high and sprinkle wood chips over the coals. Season the pork tenderloin with salt and pepper, and grill until internal temperature reaches 135 degrees, turning frequently. When done, remove from heat and let rest for a few minutes before slicing. To make the apples and sauce, sauté apple slices in butter with the brown sugar until apples just begin to cook. (Do not overcook.) Add white wine and calvados and cook until alcohol cooks away, then add cream sauce and seasonings. Let it bubble a bit until the mixture gets thick. Serve with the pork.

Serves 6.

BY KAREN MILLER

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very September I get harvest fever. Having grown up in New England, autumn brings forth dreams of pumpkins, falling leaves, crackling fires, and apples picked right off the tree.

I even make a trip to New Hampshire in September every year just to buy my favorite seasonal treats, and then create an autumn dinner for my friends on Amelia Island when I return.

I’m planning my dinner around pumpkins and apples, starting with pumpkin hummus as an appetizer. My main entrée is pork tenderloin, which I will season all over with salt and pepper, and then grill with apple wood chips.

While the pork is cooking, I will sauté sliced apples and create a rich cream sauce using white wine and Calvados (apple liqueur). The best way to serve

this is to slice the pork and place it on a serving platter, then pour the apples with their sauce around the pork, garnishing with a bit of parsley.

For my side dishes, I’m making hearty red quinoa with roasted pumpkin, cranberries, and toasted pecans. This a great dish for a dinner party because you can make it in advance and heat it in the microwave right before serving, and it’s really quite beautiful. A simple green salad is all I need to complete this tasty autumn dinner. And for dessert I’m preparing one of my childhood favorites: corn fritters tossed in maple syrup.

You know what’s the best thing about hosting an autumn dinner on Amelia Island? After we eat, we can all go for a walk on the beach!

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Pumpkin Hummus Ingredients 2 cans garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed 1 to 1 ½ cup cooked, pureed pumpkin 2 Tablespoons tahini 2 Tablespoons lemon juice 1 Tablespoon olive oil 3 cloves garlic 1 teaspoon cumin ¾ teaspoon salt Toasted pumpkin seeds Preparation Process all ingredients except toasted pumpkin seeds in a food processor, scraping sides with spatula and pulsing until creamy. Adjust seasoning. Serve with pita bread and raw vegetables.

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