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The arrival of Labor Day is always a harbinger of change, with its return to regular fall rhythms of work and responsibility. Happily, on Amelia Island, as carefree summer memories fade, fall also brings the return of the swingin’ rhythms of the Amelia Island Jazz Festival, now in its seventeenth season. The festival owes its success to jazz drummer Les DeMerle, artistic director and founder of the festival with his wife, Bonnie Eisele.

An Amelia Island resident since 1991, Les got his start drumming with vibraphone great Lionel Hampton, and subsequently worked with musical icons like Harry James, Frank Sinatra, Mel Torme, and Joe Williams. Les and Bonnie are backed by a hard-working group of volunteers who help make the jazz festival an unforgettable event each year.

This year, however, the jazz festival has run straight into the Covid pandemic.

Nonetheless, in order to continue bringing great jazz music to a wide audience on Amelia Island and promote jazz music to young musicians, DeMerle was determined that the show must go on. To protect the health and safety of both concertgoers and performers, DeMerle, Eisele, and the AIJF board made the decision to move this year’s concerts online as virtual performances. Like every year, the festival will feature a week of great jazz music, but in a new and unique format.

The festival kicks off on October 5 with a Rat Pack Happy Hour broadcast from Elizabeth Pointe, featuring the sounds of Sinatra, Dean Martin, Sammy Davis, Jr. On October 7, Park West Gallery will feature an online auction celebrating the original art of 2019 AIJF artist Peter Nixon and 2020 AIJF artist Allison Lefcort. On October 9, the AIJF celebrates the life of Duke Ellington with its ticketed virtual headlining concert, “A Salute to the Duke,” broadcast live from Story & Song Bookstore Bistro. On October 10, the AIJF celebrates the life of Louis Armstrong with “To Satchmo with Love,” featuring trumpet aficionado Longineu Parsons. Hailed by critics as one of the world’s finest trumpet players, Parsons has performed his show on Broadway and Carnegie Hall. On Sunday, October 11, the festival wraps up with a special program presented by WJCT PBS Radio’s Electro Lounge Jazz Brunch, featuring AIJF’s highlights of 17 years of exciting performances, including David Sanborn, Delfeayo Marsalis, and Bria Skonberg.

Also in this issue, we preview the 2020 Professional Putters Association National Championship, returning to Putt-Putt Amelia for a week of skilled competition; present a profile of Robyn Nemes, local artist, musician, and tireless volunteer; get ready for Katelyn’s Ride, a golf cart poker run to support children with autism and their families; prepare a delicious pot roast; and much more.

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Contributing Writers Julie Simmons, Karen Miller, Dickie Anderson, Teri Sopp, Mandy Haynes, Betty Morrell, Michael Gass Contributing Photographers William Raser, Sherry Carter, Stephan Leimberg, Pam Bell, Christy Le Lait

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SEPTEMBER 2020 11 Cover Story THE AMELIA ISLAND JAZZ FESTIVAL CELEBRATES ITS 17TH SEASON

Despite postponing its live shows, the 2020 Amelia Island Jazz Festival presents another week of world-class jazz with a host of virtual events, including tributes to jazz greats Duke Ellington and Louis Armstrong, as well as encore performances from past festival favorites.

31 Championchip Fever For the first time since 2015, the Professional Putters Association National Championship returns to Amelia Island and Putt-Putt Amelia for a week of skilled competition.

39 Do You Know Robyn Nemes?

Known for her unique fabric brooches, Robyn Nemes is also a member of the Fernandina Ukulele Network, teaches the mountain dulcimer, and is a tireless volunteer.

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To support children with autism and their families, the Conner family and Northeast Florida Advocates for Autism and Related Disabilities host an annual golf cart poker run.

With cooler weather just around the corner this month, don’t miss this new twist on a classic autumn pot roast to create the perfect comfort food for the whole family.

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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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Despite postponing its live shows, the Amelia Island Jazz Festival presents another week of world-class jazz with a host of virtual events, including tributes to Duke Ellington and Louis Armstrong, as well as encore performances from past festival favorites.

BY KAREN MILLER PHOTOS COURTESY OF THE AMELIA ISLAND JAZZ FESTIVAL

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he year 2020 has been a tough one for musicians, whose lives are completely dependent upon their music and live performances. For jazz musicians Les DeMerle and Bonnie Eisele, it has been especially challenging, as they were headlining on the Royal Caribbean Harmony of the Seas, cruising the Caribbean, when the world was shutting down during a global pandemic. And Les DeMerle if that wasn’t bad enough, DeMerle suffered an eye injury and had to take medical leave for three months while being treated at the Bascom Palmer Eye Institute in Miami.

But DeMerle and Eisele were not to be deterred from doing what they love best, which is bringing jazz music to Amelia Island. Since 2001, the couple has hosted the Amelia Island Jazz Festival, a rich, diverse cultural offering, exposing thousands of people of all ages and backgrounds to the sounds, excitement, and vitality of great jazz music. And although the festival will be a little different this year, DeMerle is adamant that the show must go on!

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for 12 years with jazz trumpet master Harry James, recording three albums with him, including the Grammy Award-winning King James Version.

Les’ own jazz/rock/fusion band, Transfusion, recorded five award-winning LPs. He has toured with Manhattan Transfer and appeared with such musical greats as Lou Rawls, Sammy Davis, Jr., Frank Sinatra, Mel Tormé, and Joe Williams. A resident of Amelia Island since 1991, Les continues to perform at concerts, festivals, and jazz cruises with his trio, quartet and the Dynamic Les DeMerle Big Band Orchestra featuring Bonnie Eisele, which has recorded 13 CDs including their latest recording, Comin’ Home Baby, an Origin Records release.

In 2001, Les’s longtime dream of creating a diversified jazz festival on Amelia Island came to fruition. He and his wife, Bonnie Eisele, produced the festival for three years prior to its incorporation as a non-profit 501(c)3 tax exempt organization. Eisele is the featured vocalist with the Dynamic Les DeMerle Band. She has appeared with the band at many popular jazz clubs, including Somerset’s in Singapore; City Jazz in Orlando; The Jazz Corner in Hilton Head; and Arturo Sandoval’s in Miami. She also has toured the U.S. and Europe with the Chicago Free Street Theater, an original musical theater and dance group. Bonnie’s diverse performing experience includes singing at the Chicago Playboy Club, Chicago Fest, Drury Lane Theater and Miami’s Fontainebleau Resort. She studied music and dance in Brazil on a Rotary Foundation Graduate Fellowship.

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the 2020 festival as virtual online shows. Held October 5-11, this year’s festival will be a unique and vibrant way to enjoy the rich heritage of this diverse genre of music. “Our belief is that the Amelia Island Jazz Festival benefits our community, both culturally and economically,” says DeMerle. “As musicians, we’ve found creative ways to bring jazz back to Amelia Island, and we’re planning for another successful festival!”

But the Amelia Island Jazz Festival is much more than music. DeMerle and Eisele offer education and scholarship programs to expose young people to the art of jazz, while motivating more students to pursue jazz as a musical endeavor. With workshops led by master musicians for elementary school, middle school, and high school students, more than 2,000 area students attend this program each year. These educational programs culminate in the Amelia Island Jazz Festival Scholarship, a financial award presented to deserving high school musicians who demonstrate strong potential to perform jazz at the collegiate level.

“This year’s winner is 18-year-old jazz drummer Janae Yates, a student from Jacksonville’s Douglas Anderson School for the Arts, who also played in the Florida All State Jazz Orchestra,” says DeMerle.

“On October 8, Janae and I will live stream online as I interview her, and she will play a drum solo as we interact together on a rhythm jam.”

Just as the festival encourages young performers to pursue careers in jazz, it also offers a rich cultural experience for more mature audiences. Consisting of demonstrations and informative programs at senior centers, over 500 seniors were entertained at last year’s festival. “This type of participation, including the nearly 1,000 area residents who attended last 14 AMELIA ISLANDER MAGAZINE •

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The AIJF operates with the donations from corporate and individual sponsors, along with countless volunteers. Since 2014, Park West Gallery, the world’s largest art dealer, has sponsored the festival with an auction, and they also provide original art for the festival’s posters and event brochures. “Park West Gallery recognized the importance of promoting our festival,” says DeMerlse. “Their generous grants and continuous support help us achieve our mission.”

AMELIA ISLAND JAZZ FESTIVAL KICKS OFF OCTOBER 5 The festival kicks off on Monday, October 5, from 5 to 6 p.m. with a Virtual Sponsors Rat Pack Happy Hour offered for Bronze Sax Level sponsors and above, to be broadcast from Amelia Island’s award-winning Elizabeth Pointe Oceanfront Bed and Breakfast. This event will feature original concoctions and libations by Fernandina’s own Chris Twiggs, AIJF board member, English professor, International marathon runner/coach, and rum connoisseur, who also has a Facebook page where he creates fun drinks with various themes. The swingin’ Sponsor Virtual Happy Hour will feature the sounds of Sinatra, Dean Martin, Sammy Davis, Jr., with the music of the Dynamic Les DeMerle Orchestra featuring Bonnie Eisele.

On Tuesday, October 6, DeMerle and Eisele will present virtual free rhythm classes and jazz presentations for kids and seniors. Following the festival, those performances will be available to view on the AIJF website.

On Wednesday, October 7, Park West Gallery will feature an exciting online auction, hosted by PWG executives, celebrating the original art of 2019 AIJF artist Peter Nixon and 2020 AIJF artist Allison Lefcort, which capture the vibrant spirit of the Amelia Island Jazz Festival.

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Friday, October 9, from 7 to 9 p.m., the AIJF celebrates the life of Duke Ellington with its ticketed virtual headlining concert, “A Salute to the Duke,” to be broadcast live streamed from Story & Song Bookstore Bistro. This concert features DeMerle, drums; Eisele, vocals: Doug Matthews, keyboards; Ernie Ealum, bass; and multi-instrumentalist Dr. Bill Prince.

Prince is a professor emeritus of music at the University of North Florida and holds a Doctor of Musical Arts degree with a major in theory and composition from the University of Miami. His compositions and arrangements have been performed and/or recorded by jazz ensembles throughout the United States and Canada. Music has taken him to all 50 states and approximately 75 countries in Europe, the Americas, Africa, Australia, and Asia.

On Saturday, October 10, from 7 to 9 p.m. the AIJF celebrates the life of jazz ambassador Louis Armstrong with “To Satchmo with Love,” featuring trumpet aficionado Longineu Parsons. Armstrong, or “Satchmo,” was considered one of the most influential figures in jazz as a trumpeter, composer, vocalist, and actor. Parsons has performed his show on Broadway and Carnegie Hall and has recorded with such greats as Cab Calloway, Nat Adderley, Cecil Taylor, Nancy Wilson, Joe Williams, Herbie Mann, Philly Joe Jones, Kenny Werner, and many others. He has been hailed by critics internationally as being one of the world’s finest trumpet players. Accompanying Parsons will be the Dynamic Les DeMerle Trio with Doug Matthews, piano; Ernie Ealum, bass; and DeMerle, drums with the opening segment of the show featuring Bonnie Eisele, vocals.

On Sunday, October 11, the festival wraps up with a special program presented by WJCT PBS Radio’s Electro Lounge Jazz Brunch, featuring the AIJF’s highlights of 17 years of exciting performances. “This is going to be an amazing program,” says DeMerle.

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BROOKLYN-BORN LES DEMERLE had heard of Trenton, New Jersey saxophonist Richie Cole through the grapevine, and you might say a meeting between these two East Coast wunderkinds was inevitable.

“I first heard of Richie in 1967,” says DeMerle. “I had a band, Sound 67, with Randy Brecker and Arnie Lawrence, among others. There was a buzz about this kid from Trenton! Richie was just out of high school, he hadn’t started at Berklee yet, but he’d been wowing people at Phil Woods’ jazz camp.”

Two years later, DeMerle was playing with Wayne Newton at the Frontier in Las Vegas and Cole was in town playing with Buddy Rich. “I’d released the album Spectrum on United Artists that year and I had all my charts with me. “I’d asked Wayne if I could rehearse a band after our show,” says DeMerle. “Wayne was fine with it, and so Richie was among the first I asked to sit in. Shortly thereafter, Buddy Rich recorded his live album, Keep the Customer Satisfied, at the Tropicana. Richie invited me down to listen to their rehearsals. We hit it off. We hung out. Drank together, played together, chased girls together.”

Cole performed and recorded with Eddie Jefferson, Nancy Wilson, Tom Waits, The Manhattan Transfer, Hank Crawford, Freddie Hubbard, Eric Kloss,

Bobby Enriquez, Phil Woods, Sonny Stitt, Art Pepper, and Boots Randolph.

He recorded over 50 albums, including his albums Hollywood Madness (Muse, 1979) and Richie Cole Plays West Side Story (Music Masters, 1997), a tribute to Leonard Bernstein.

“Richie and I had always kept in touch,” says DeMerle. “Whenever he was in any part of the world I was in, we’d get together. When Dr. Herb Wong wrote the liner notes for my 2001 album, You’re the Bop, featuring Bonnie Eisele, he quoted Richie as saying, ‘We think alike. Les knows what I’m going to play before I play it.’ That’s the type of serious interplay that only comes with familiarity.

Some of the greatest music I’ve ever played in my life has been with Richie.

He was a true character with a zest for life. Whether playing or just hanging out, he was fun to be around. He was also a favorite performer at the Amelia Island Jazz Festival. Richie will always be my Bebop brother.”

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Delfeayo Marsalis, Nestor Torres, Houston Person, Bria Skonberg, Steve March Tormé, and The Dynamic Les DeMerle Band with Bonnie Eisele.

“Be sure to tune in to WJCT, HD4 , or on the WJCT app or online at wjct.org/jaxmusic/electro-lounge-radio/ from 10 a.m. until noon,” says DeMerle. “It’s going to be a great way to spend a Sunday morning capping off the 2020 festival. DeMerle and Eisele are inviting fans of the festival to continue to support and sponsor the 2020 AIJF. “We will miss seeing you all in person this year,” says DeMerle. “But we’re looking forward to bringing you superb performances of the uniquely American music, jazz, in a new, necessary, and creatively re-invented way – without missing a beat!”

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Tickets and more information are available online at www. ameliaislandjazzfestival.com. For virtual and live-stream shows, the ticket purchaser will receive a link to the show and an access code. This access code will unlock the show at the time of the performance.

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Trinity Hoblit was born with a rare form of primordial dwarfism. Although small in stature, she had an enormous spirit that captured the hearts of everyone. At age nine, Trinity was diagnosed with multiple brain aneurysms. She passed away in 2015 at age fourteen. Trinity was an advocate of organ donation, and with her family’s support, she gave life to three donor recipients after her death. The Hoblit family continues to bless others through the work of the foundation.

The Gala includes a live auction and music by Grammy Award-winning Dave Yaden, a virtuosic piano player who has written and performed with One Republic, John Mayer, Lady Antebellum, and many others. A portion of all gifts to the Trinity Love Hoblit Foundation Endowment at Wolfson Children’s Hospital, Baptist Neurological Institute, and Baptist Nassau is matched by Baptist Health.

Sponsorship and advertising opportunities are available. For more information, visit www.trinityhoblit.org

BESTSELLING AUTHOR JOHN CRIBB PRESENTS TALK ON LINCOLN AT THE BOOK LOFT

FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY OFFERS A VIRTUAL EXHIBITION When social distancing is in order, we find ways to adapt, and Friends of the Fernandina Beach Library (FOL), in partnership with the Timucuan Parks Foundation, is doing just that with its new virtual art exhibition, “Timucuan Parks Foundation: Celebrate and Explore Our Wilderness Parks” 20th Anniversary Exhibition.

“We prepared a wonderful exhibit, which is now on display at the Fernandina Beach Branch Library Community Room,” says FOL Communication Chair Hope Foley. “The exhibit will be with us until the end of the year, but we can’t visit ‘live’ until the Library reopens to the public.

In the meantime, we are excited to offer a four-minute virtual video tour.”

The exhibit arrived here following its presentation at the Jacksonville Museum of Science and History. The multimedia exhibition includes four park paintings by Kathy Stark, video drone footage by Tom Schifanella, still images by photographer Will Dickey, and a collection of graphical maps of state parks surrounding our community.

It also features panels that highlight the Timucuan Parks Foundation accomplishments over the last 20 years, as well as their current resiliency, health, and park development initiatives. To experience it for yourself, visit the FOL website www.fernandinafol.org.

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With an election just around the corner, learn more about Abraham Lincoln and his campaign for the presidency in a talk entitled “Lincoln’s Campaign and Election: 160 Years Ago” at The Book Loft on September 22 at 5 p.m. New York Times best-selling author John Cribb will share his years of research on Lincoln’s life. The event is free.

Cribb recently published a new book, Old Abe, the story of the last five years of Abraham Lincoln’s life. It begins in the spring of 1860 in Illinois and follows Lincoln through his election and the calamity of the Civil War, up to his death at the height of his power. Readers are at Lincoln’s side on every page in epic scenes from American history, such as his signing the Emancipation Proclamation, delivering the Gettysburg Address, and traveling to the front lines of battle.

This novel portrays the great American leader who guided the country through, as Lincoln put it, “a new birth of freedom.” As America moves into an election season this fall, the timing of this new book release couldn’t be better. Old Abe reminds us of America’s great story and how we move through difficult seasons and rise stronger together as a nation.

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With over 20 years of experience in the framing business, Jill brings her expertise and unique talents to JW Frame Gallery, where she works with her colleague and friend, Donna Carine.

Together, Jill and Donna frame just about anything you can imagine. “For us, it’s not all about just art or photography,” says Jill. “We frame family heirlooms, textiles, custom mirrors, and everything in between.”

Jill considers her signature shop different from traditional frame shops.

“Besides our custom framing, I wanted to include local artists featuring various types of art and mediums,” says Jill.

“We’re always expanding, growing, offering new services and state-of-the-art framing materials like UV filtering glass, museum glass, acid-free matting and backing, as well as dry mounting, canvas stretching, and Vac-U-Mounting. We also have a 24-inch Canon printer.”

In addition, customers can go to www.jwframegallery.com to “try on” frames using a link to the Larson Juhl website before they frame their items with Jill and Donna. “Whether you are looking to enhance your home or office, framing art, certificates, or memories, together we will find the magic combination of custom frames to represent your personal style.”

Jill’s appreciation for fine art is the reason she also showcases the work of local artists, including William Maurer, Kathleen Maurer, Martha Scheffler, Roxanne Bieber, Miss Marlene, and many others. JW Frame Gallery is located at 1875 South 14th Street in Fernandina Beach. They are open Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, call (904) 310-6610 or visit jwframegallery.com or their Facebook page.

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Channing and my new puppy, Jack, keep me pretty busy.” He also likes to cook and is something of a grill master. “I keep my grill running year-round,” he says with a laugh.

Galphin Real Estate Services, Inc. is a real estate brokerage firm offering complete property management services for residential and commercial properties, as well as condominium and homeowners associations. For investors and owners looking for professional management, they provide full management services, including marketing, tenant screening, leasing, and accounting. If you are a HOA/Condo Board Member searching for an Association Manager, they provide complete association management services. “JoAnne McCormick is a vital and loyal member of the team. She manages the company’s Association Management staff and supervises all of our company’s accounting functions,” says Galphin, For more information, visit Galphin Real Estate Services at 1880 South 14th Street, Suite #103 or give them a call at (904) 277-6597. You can also reach them by email at galphinre@ bellsouth.net, browse their listings at www.galphinre.com, or visit them at facebook.com/galphinre.

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Only one block from the beautiful sandy beaches and salty breezes of the Atlantic Ocean, Savannah Grand is surrounded by large oak trees and gently swaying Spanish moss. Savannah Grand makes your loved ones feel special in every way possible.

When you enter the lobby, you are immediately drawn to the grand architecture of the community and the warm, tasteful design. The many large windows let in the sunshine and offer beautiful views of the grounds from every vantage point. From the high ceilings and large chandeliers to the beautiful planter boxes filled with live greenery, Savannah Grand is committed to providing a comfortable home for each and every resident.

The main dining room offers three chef-inspired meals per day, with several options to satisfy every appetite. The sophisticated restaurant-style setting is perfect for socializing with friends.

Just off the dining room is the main living room, which offers a cozy setting where residents spend time enjoying a cup of coffee with a neighbor, working on a puzzle, or reading a book.

Savannah Grand of Amelia Island recognizes every person is unique in their needs and desires, while working to promote the independence and dignity of their residents. In addition to their assisted living accommodations, Savannah Grand has a Memory Care unit for those living with dementia, Alzheimer’s, and related memory disorders. They also offer Respite Care and day services. Savannah Grand is located at 1900 Amelia Trace Court. For more information, call (904) 321-9927.

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Noteworthy Necklace Whether you’re heading to an elegant occasion or just out with friends, you’ll make a stunning statement this fall with this beautiful Céline d’Aoust 14kt HeartShaped Pink Tourmaline Totem Plate Necklace. $1,785. Available with other fine jewelry at Lindy’s Jewelry, 202 Centre Street. (904) 277-4880.

Summer Skin Rescue Clear+Bright+Beautiful Peeling Pads ($38) exfoliate and brighten dull, dry skin, Environ’s Youth Essential C-Quence Serum ($118) with Vitamin A, Peptides, and Vitamin C revitalizes your skin, and Sculplla Repair Sun Cushion SPF 50 ($52) provides lightweight protection. Available at L. Moore Aesthetics, 5422 First Coast Highway. (904) 310-5609.

Terrific Toffee Our pumpkin toffee is the perfect combination of buttery toffee, pumpkin spices, and dark chocolate, sprinkled with roasted salted almonds. Made on Amelia Island. You’ll find our pumpkin toffee at Amelia Island Coffee, Color it Green, Elizabeth Pointe, and the Amelia Toffee Company kitchen at 822 Sadler Road.

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or the first time since 2015, the 61st annual Professional Putters Association National Championship is coming back to Amelia Island and Putt-Putt Amelia! Tom Miller, owner of Putt-Putt Amelia, is once again proud to host this exciting event. Five years ago, Joe Lea and then APA member Roby Fuller won their respective championships in Fernandina Beach by defeating some noteworthy competition.

More than 80 players participated in the 2015 PPA national championship, and a total of $25,000 was raised for America’s Youth in Fernandina Beach.

With top players like Billy Kirby, who aced the last hole in the final round of the PPA National Invitational for a 68-underpar 220 total and the victory; Greg Ward, a two-time Putter of the Decades for 1990 and 2000; and Tony Varnadore, a former National Champion on the list of competitors, the 2020 National Championship will be an exciting week for golf fans of all ages.

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The story of Putt-Putt golf and the Professional Putters Association started with Don Clayton of Fayetteville, North Carolina, in 1954. Clayton was an insurance salesman.

Overworked, over-stressed, and on the verge of a nervous breakdown, his physician ordered him to take a month off of work.

Turning to golf as a way to destress, Clayton went to a miniature golf course in his hometown. But instead of finding the course relaxing, he found himself aggravated. Clayton had envisioned a course that relied on skill rather than luck, a course that required the eye of a billiard player and the talents of a putter. But what he found was a maze of obstacles and distractions. The miniature golf course was not at all what he expected, so Clayton decided to build one himself.

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the spot. Then he sat down and designed an eighteen-hole course that night. The next morning, Clayton bought some lumber, hired some laborers, and began laying out the course. Three weeks later, he was finished. Clayton opened the course and charged 25 cents per round.

One year after opening the original location, the first local tournament event was held in Fayetteville. Two years later, in 1957, the first national putting competition took place. Warren Gaines, the first Putt-Putt championship winner, took home a brand-new Cadillac. In 1959, the Putt-Putt Professional Golfers Association (PPPGA) was formed. After the 1960 season, the name was changed to the Professional Putters Association.

The first putting match ever to be filmed for television was the PPA “Parade of Champions” TV series in 1961, and in 1965, the PPA expanded to worldwide tournaments. The Amateur Putters Association (APA) was formed in 1969 and today, amateur putters compete in their own division in all PPA tournaments.

Tom Miller is proud to be a part of such interesting history. Having opened in 1959, Putt-Putt Amelia is the longest continually operating franchise of Putt-Putt Golf Courses of America.

All Putt-Putt courses are kept in pristine condition. The green carpet and orange frames bring back many childhood memories for Miller, who enjoyed hours of Putt-Putt as a kid in the seventies.

The 2020 Professional Putters Association National Championship takes place at Putt-Putt Amelia at Main Beach from September 14 - 18, 2020.

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SEPTEMBER 1 – 30 Amelia’s Fine Jewelry Raffle to Benefit Sea Turtle Watch Support Amelia Island Sea Turtle Watch and earn a chance to win a beautiful 14K gold hand-painted enamel pendant donated by a local artisan. $5 per ticket. All proceeds benefit Amelia Island Sea Turtle Watch. Entry forms available in the store. Ends September 30. 317 Centre Street. (904) 277-0665.

SEPTEMBER 1 – 30 Deni Karpowich “Corner Show” Stop in at the Plantation Artists’ Guild & Gallery (PAGG) during September while new member Deni Karpowich has her encaustic paintings on display. Open to the public. PAGG is a cooperative, non-profit gallery comprised of Nassau County artists. 94 Amelia Village Circle in the Omni Amelia Island Resort shops. Hours are Tuesday 9-1, Wednesday through Saturday 11- 5, Sunday 1-5. We are closed Mondays.

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SEPTEMBER 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 “A Banquet of Words” with Ron Kurtz Poetry readings with Amelia Island’s own Ron Kurtz. Wednesdays at 3 pm and 4 pm. 1430 Park Avenue. (904) 601-2118.

SEPTEMBER 3 Story & Song Book Group Join us to discuss Clock Dance by Anne Tyler at 8 pm. $5 Wine night. Willa Drake has had three opportunities to start her life over: in 1967, as a schoolgirl whose mother has suddenly disappeared; in 1977, when considering a marriage proposal; and in 1997, as a young widow trying to hold her family together. Then in 2017, she is given one last chance when she receives a startling phone call from a stranger. An impulsive decision leads Willa into uncharted territory, where she finds solace and fulfillment in unexpected places. A bewitching novel of hope and transformation. 1430 Park Avenue.

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SEPTEMBER 4, 11, 18, 25 “A Banquet of Words” with Ron Kurtz Short stories, essays, and literary meditations with Amelia Island’s own Ron Kurtz. Fridays at 3 pm and 4 pm. 1430 Park Avenue. For info, call (904) 601-2118.

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SEPTEMBER 05, 12, 19, 26 Fernandina Beach Market Place Farmers Market The Fernandina Beach Market Place farmers market is currently located in the empty lot at the corner of 14th and Lime streets, in front of B&B Movie Theater. This is a drive-thru market only, no getting out of your car. You can safely enter the line of automobiles from 14th Street or Jasmine. 9 am - 1 pm. If you have pre-ordered directly from your favorite vendors, you may arrive between 8:30 and 9:30am to pick up your order. Please visit our Facebook page for a list of weekly vendors. For more information, contact Judie Mackie at judie@piratecommunications. com or call (904) 583-0659.

SEPTEMBER 9 Women, Wealth & Wine An informal group of women who meet on the second Wednesday of every month at 5:30 p.m. to discuss financial and related issues. Contact Nicola Nichol CFA at (904) 305-2608 or email her at nicola@ financialamelia.com.

SEPTEMBER 12 All Level Iyengar Yoga For all levels of students. An active practice of poses building strength and stamina ending with restorative poses. Class is led with instructions and some short demos. Offer online and instudio. For a class schedule or more information, call (904) 613-6345 or visit yoga-amelia.com.

SEPTEMBER 12 Second Saturday Artrageous ArtWalk A free event on the second Saturday of each month in Historic Downtown Fernandina Beach. Participating galleries offer a diverse selection of art. 5:30 – 8:30pm. For more information, call (800) 226-3542 or visit ameliaisland.com.

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SEPTEMBER 19 Trinity Love Hoblit Foundation Gala Don’t miss the 4th annual Trinity Love Hoblit Foundation at the Omni Amelia Island Resort from 5:30 to 10:30 p.m. The event includes cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, dinner, and entertainment, with proceeds benefitting the Trinity Love Hoblit Foundation, which supports and funds neurological research, training, treatment, and public awareness. Entertainment

by Grammy-award winning piano player Dave Yaden. Live auction lead by Sean McGill. For more information, www.trinityhoblit.org.

SEPT 21 Tai Chi/Qigong This in-studio class offers students a basic introduction to Tai Chi and Qigong. These energetic movements have been proven to be beneficial to health and well being. For all ages, physical abilities or experience. For a class schedule or more information, call (904) 6136345 or visit yoga-amelia.com.

SEPTEMBER 24 Viking Cruises Join Wallace Pierson Travel from 5:30 to 6:30pm to learn about Viking’s newly scheduled sailings within the U.S.A. Options include river cruises on the Mississippi along with Expedition Cruising on the Great Lakes. To register for this free online event, visit wallacepierson.com.

SEPTEMBER 26 Katelyn’s Ride for Autism

SEPTEMBER 22 Egan’s Creek Greenway Walking Tours Discover the natural beauty that makes up Amelia Island on these free walking tours that explore the flora and fauna of the Egan’s Creek Greenway, a protected area of over 300 acres that runs north to south along Egan’s Creek. The walks are held the fourth Tuesday of each month from 10 am-12 pm. Pre-register for nature walks at least 2 days in advance by calling (904) 3103350, ext. 1. For additional information, email Kathy Russell at krussell@fbfl.org.

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SEPTEMBER 17 Villas of Distinction

Don’t miss this annual fun community poker ride in golf carts to raise money and awareness to help families with autism. Originally scheduled for April, this is the postponement date. Ride starts at 11 am at the Pirate’s Wood Clubhouse, 97841 Blackbeard’s Way in Yulee. Registration begins at 10 am. $75 per cart. Cash prizes offered. Raffle includes an electric golf cart!

For more information, pre-registration, and sponsorships, please visit www.katelynsride.com or call (904) 624-6148.

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But do you know the story behind these pieces?

Robyn made her first brooches as thank-you gifts for her wedding. Sadly, a month later, her sister succumbed to cancer.

Robyn created a memorial pin from her sister’s favorite bathrobe and wore it all the time. People began to bring special fabrics for her to make pins for them. “I still create memorial pins, but now I create pins from fabrics I love,” says Robyn.

You may know Robyn as the ukulele coordinator for the youth ukulele group that’s part of the Fernandina Ukulele Network (FUN). “While it is fun to play and sing songs, it’s a great opportunity for kids to learn how their voices matter,” Robyn explains. Did you know she started a ukulele giveaway program? To be eligible, a child or teen is asked to write a letter that explains who they are and why they want to learn to play.

“One of our free ukuleles was sent to a teen in the Philippines! She came across a social media post about the give-away program!” Robyn says with a laugh. The young lady plans to pay it forward and find a way to get ukuleles into the hands of other teens around the world. She calls her dream the Global Love Project.

Do you know Robyn teaches elementary-age children to play the mountain dulcimer? Through afterschool classes sponsored by Arts Alive, a non-profit arts enrichment program in Nassau County, children learn the skills needed to play the dulcimer, but they also learn much more.

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who are passionate about learning the dulcimer, and who exhibit responsibility and compassion, are asked to return the next year as peer tutors.

It’s hard to imagine that Robyn was once a painfully shy teen and young adult. “It took me years of hard work to learn how to be more open. And it took two diagnoses of ovarian cancer for me to realize the emotional components that likely contributed to the diagnosis.

When I volunteer, it’s my chance to encourage and celebrate leadership, compassion, accountability, self-worth, respect, and gratitude. As I work to help others to feel less of the emotional constriction and devalued sense of self that I once felt, my life becomes richer.”

For seven years, Robyn coordinated the Wild Amelia Junior Naturalist Program. She also authored three workbooks on the island’s seashore, its maritime forest, and one on its salt marshes. A volunteer with Keep Nassau Beautiful, she helped create a serenity garden at the local Montessori School.

The garden is used for lessons, creative writing, and meditation.

And somehow she finds time to visit nursing homes and assisted living facilities to tap dance with a group called the Timesteppers and facilitate a Creative Wellness visual journaling class for women. “The group of women who participate are unafraid to explore topics such as balance and resilience, and the importance of forgiveness,” shares Robyn.

I wondered how someone as active as Robyn was able to deal with social distancing during the Covid-19 pandemic. “When life shifted in March, I had to find ways to feel useful. I use social media to spread uplifting messages, as well as old-fashioned snail mail. I have learned how contented my loving husband, Ron, and I can be in our safe home as Happy Hermits! This knowing, too, brings me great joy!”

Then she adds with a childlike grin, “Of course I’m always learning something new! Currently I am learning a Japanese art called etegami.” Art that Robyn will no doubt use to brighten someone’s day. www.AmeliaIslander.com

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“I

am hungry for fried okra,” Katelyn (KK) Conner says to her mom, Mandy, via her iPad language app, which was developed for children with autism. Mandy and I are catching up about the great work the Northeast Florida Advocates for Autism and Related Disabilities is accomplishing, when Mandy excused herself to tend to her daughter’s need. Mandy’s priorities were spot-on, and I smiled, now thinking myself about some good ole’ fried okra!

Autism is a developmental disorder characterized by difficulty with social interaction and communication, and with restricted or repetitive patterns of thought and behavior. The Conners learned of Katelyn’s autism diagnosis when she was just two years old, and they knew the journey ahead would require lots of love, patience, and care.

“We decided to move back to my homeplace, Pirate’s Wood in Yulee, to give KK a village of family support with her grandparents, aunts, and uncles as neighbors” says Mandy.

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Little did the Conners know that their decision to come home would unlock many doors, not just for Katelyn but for their entire family and community.

“As a child, I remember riding a golf cart through the dirt roads of old Yulee with my Uncle Cecil, who was mentally challenged and found happiness and independence driving his golf cart, the very first cart in Pirate’s Wood. After we moved back, KK was having a difficult time adjusting, screaming for hours and biting to express her anger. The only way to calm her was a golf cart ride, which always seemed to soothe her!

“This discovery led my dad to purchase a golf cart, which he named ‘KK’s Go-Go’.” And just like her great Uncle Cecil, the golf cart became one of her favorite places to be, and even today, when she signs, ‘Go,’ the family loads up for a ride.

As Mandy came to know other families with loved ones navigating autism, she realized the critical need for local services continued on next page

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and support. “Families need a lot – iPads with communication apps like KK’s, funds to repair those same iPads that are thrown in frustration, and even dollars for summer camps and therapy. We wanted to create a fundraising event that was ‘us,’ and a golf cart poker run seemed perfect,” says Mandy. The inaugural ride in 2013 had 34 golf carts.

Seven years later, the annual Katelyn’s Ride for Autism returns this month on September 26 in Pirate’s Wood, right where it started. But instead of 34 golf carts, this year there will be over 200 carts enjoying the fun, competing for cash prizes and a golf cart raffle giveaway!

Originally scheduled for April, the ride was postponed until September because of the Covid-19 virus.

With a mission to create acceptance, awareness, safety, and support for special needs families in Northeast Florida, the proceeds help to advance the goal of providing safety decals for vehicles, weighted blankets (used for sensory integration), and grants to families.

Additionally, Katelyn’s Ride helps to fund monthly Parent 2 Parent meetings that offer mothers and fathers the resources, training, and support they need to continue their journeys.

“Some of our flagship work are the sensory events we host for families like ours, including a trip to Conner’s A-Maize-ing Acres, a water day at St. Mary’s Aquatic Center, movie events, and family cookouts. There is so much connection when we get the families together and they don’t have to worry about ‘what might happen’ or about their child’s behavior. We are all on the same walk of life, and it’s particularly evident when you see the siblings bond with each other.”

Through the generous support of family, friends, and the community, Katelyn’s Ride continues to grow, and so does the impact of Northeast Florida Advocates for Autism and Related Disabilities’ work. The Conners are overwhelmingly grateful to everyone who supports this important mission.

To learn more about Katelyn’s Ride for Autism and to get involved, visit www.katelynsride.com.

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precious pentas September is a great month for planting, so add fall color to your garden with favorites like the butterfly-attracting Penta or Thyrallis, or try herbs like Parsley and Thyme.

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ere we are in September, which is one of my favorite months since it is when the Florida Growers Association has their annual trade show.

Unfortunately, I just received an email stating that it has been cancelled until 2021 because of the Covid virus. I’ll contact the association to see what they have in store for us for this year, but in the meantime, we can plant our gardens with a favorite old standby.

Pentas are a wonderful butterflyattracting perennial. They provide an easy source of nearly year- round color in semi-shaded spots. They can also be grown in full sun, but they will need to be watered more often.

Pentas are spreading, multi-stemmed plants that grow 2 to 3 feet tall. Their leaves are long, somewhat hairy ovals with stems topped by four-inch wide clusters of small star-shaped flowers in white, pink, lilac, and red, with white centers. Remove the dead flowers for a long blooming season.

Feed these plants monthly in summer with Miracle-Gro, Peters Solution, Milrganite, or a 10-10-10 fertilizer. They are a joy to have in the garden.

TIP OF T HE M O N T H Fall and winter plants will arrive at your nursery soon. Hold off buying those enticing Mums until October, then pick ones in tight bud, as they will last longer.

September is a wonderful month of the year for planting. Even though it is still a little warm, the nights are cooler, and planting in the evening gives the plants a chance to settle in before the heat of the day.

While thinking of something colorful for the fall, Thyrallis (aka Showers of Gold) came to mind. I love this evergreen compact shrub, with its beautiful golden yellow flowers that are abundant during the late summer and fall months. It can grow to 9 feet in height, is pest-free, and compliments other shrubs with color, such as Plumbago. The blueand-yellow combination is striking.

Butterflies also enjoy these bushes.

As for the pretty Plumbago, it is best to prune it in spring, but you can prune it anytime. That is the only care

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they need. They will stay green all year round. If they do get bitten by a frost, they will die down, but pop right back up in spring.

For those of you who like fresh tomatoes and herbs, now is a good time to purchase tomato and pepper plants that are a good size for planting. They will bear fruit right into Christmas (in holiday colors of red and green). This is also a good time to plant herbs like parsley, rosemary, sage, and thyme.

Because of the virus, some gardeners have incorporated veggie plants in and around their flower gardens, which will supply fresh vegetables as well as color and greenery. Carrot tops blend nicely with onions, spinach, mustard greens, cabbage, radishes, collards, and peas.

For flower gardens, remember that hummingbirds love salvias and sages, which bloom in the fall. Many of the dark purple, orange, yellow, white, and red varieties are irresistible to those darling little wing-flappers.

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

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island home The Dickinson’s designed and built their home at Omni Amelia Island to be fit for purpose for their style of living. Moreover, the design incorporates the surrounding nature and optimizes natural lighting.

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’m pretty sure I missed my calling,” whispers Kacie Dickinson, as she looks at her almost-sleeping baby girl from the corner chair of her brand-new home in Amelia Island Plantation. “I know I would have made it as an architect!” After settling Ramsey for a nap in the sweet nursery off the main living space of their new abode, Kacie quietly tiptoes away.

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space, I quickly notice the attention to detail in the design, with slider doors ready hide the play space and formalize the home for entertaining when needed.

It is just this attention to detail that is found in every nook and cranny of the Dickinsons’ home. “I designed this space for us,” Kacie confirms. “What we want, need, what has worked, and what we can improve on are all in the strategy.” This is not the Dickinson family’s first adventure in home planning.

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Top: The contemporary kitchen with traditional flare is stunning. Included in its design is the deliberate pairing of soft whites with stark whites. Other features its boasts include a butler pantry and a full size, standalone refrigerator and freezer.

Above left: The dining space is just right for the family of five with its view to the lush backyard.

Above right: Highland Cabinetry partnered with the Dickinson’s in the kitchen. The unique backsplash design is the result of Kacie’s creativity in working with the stone available, and the result is extraordinary!

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will remind you a lot of our own Amelia Island. “The design of the architecture blending with the nature speaks to me, and that is what I sought to achieve in this home,” says Kacie.

In years past, the Dickinsons modified a home design in Amelia Park, before drawing from scratch a plan they built in Brady Point Preserve. But this current home presented a whole new challenge and opportunity for the couple, with its pie-shaped property backing up to the miles of bike trails running to and from the coastline.

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Below right: Caroline’s bedroom is a fine accomplishment of contemporary design blending traditional treasures including her grandmother’s dresser. The incorporation of a spectrum of pinks created an impeccable space for this special little girl.

Above left: All of the home’s bathrooms make a statement with a burst of interesting color or tile while maintaining true to a natural palate.

Above right: Luke’s modern dorm room setup is complete with a baseball theme after his grandfather’s passion. The American theme is echoed in a painting in the children’s play space as another illustration to the attention to design.

sunshine in the mornings and afternoons with windows offering lots of natural light.

“Our first home was Southern traditional, and from there I sought to focus on contemporary vibes,” says Kacie. “This home is a good blend of leveraging antique pieces we treasure with a modern design.”

Great illustrations of this come in the children’s suites. From baby Ramsey’s proper nursery with striking wallpaper and a modern bath to daughter Caroline’s space with her grandmother’s reclaimed furniture to son Luke’s modern dorm room set-up, complete with a baseball theme after

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island home Below: The Dickinson’s outdoor living, again with a nod to our country, is remarkable. No detail was missed, from the children’s playhouse, to the firepit, greenspace, and outdoor shower. An auxiliary garage for bikes and a golf cart offers easy access to the nearby beach.

Bottom right: In the evenings, the backyard is shaded, one more intentional design element, which offers lovely outdoor dining for the family on the table Brad handmade for the new patio.

his grandfather’s passion. When asked who built these shelves, this table, or chose this décor, the answer was always, “We did!”

“I used to think I was skilled,” laughs Kacie. “But now Brad has the fever!” If you take a peek at the couple’s outdoor living area, you will not argue. Crowning the space is a dining table that Bradley made himself. Another notable detail is the outdoor lighting, which is vertical, just like on historic Hilton Head.

And the charming kitchen is perfect for the family. “I had a certain amount of stone to use, and I made it work,” says Kacie. The result is stunning, complete with a butler’s pantry the family will never again build without. “We use it constantly!” Another crucial detail is that the kitchen features a side-by-side refrigerator, and in the pantry is a full-size freezer. Highland Cabinetry helped with the kitchen design, and accents throughout the home were found at The Plantation Shop, as well as pieces from Coastal Cottage.

“We’ve had so much fun with this family-first design, it’s going to be hard to leave this home one day,” say Kacie and Bradley. But if you’ve met Kacie, you know she can’t be far from her sketchbook, and we can’t wait to see where her imagination may lead the family next.

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Burlingame With a sophisticated menu, inviting ambience, and outstanding cuisine, Burlingame continues to delight with fresh seafood, handmade pasta, and unique flavors.

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ew restaurants in downtown Fernandina Beach are as wellappointed, with a menu as sophisticated and an ambiance as inviting, as Burlingame. Two years ago, I had the opportunity to accompany a young culinary student into the kitchen at Burlingame to see how the magic is made. On this night, I met the same student and her mother at the restaurant to send her off to the finest culinary school in the country, the prestigious Culinary Institute of America.

Kendall Kratky is on her way to accomplishing great things. She was an integral part of the competition culinary team from Fernandina Beach High School, was awarded a

Certificate of Achievement Certification from the National Restaurant Association, and will begin her studies at the CIA in September, along with fellow FBHS and Burlingame alumnus Jonah Schwend.

One of the things I love about Burlingame is the aesthetic.

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Chad has been an excellent mentor for Kendall; he too is a Fernandina Beach High graduate and CIA alum.

As our meal began, we were served scratch-made sourdough bread with an herbed compound butter, and soon our table was overflowing with plates as several servers surrounded us, each with full hands. Before us was a bowl of fried okra, a Lincoln log tower of hand-cut steak frites, charred octopus, sea scallops, and spinach pasta with a poached egg and fresh parmesan.

The okra is from Epperson Farms, and it was perfectly seasoned, battered, and fried golden brown and delicious, served with a side of spicy aioli. The Charred Octopus came served with crispy potatoes, shashito peppers, orange supremes, and a house-made aioli. The octopus was flavorful and remarkably tender, the peppers giving a smoky freshness to the dish, while the oranges made for a refreshingly cool addition. Each part of the dish was uniquely delicious, but getting a little of each flavor in a bite made for quite an experience.

Our last appetizer was so simple it was amazing.

The house-made pasta is tossed in a spinach pesto and served with rendered bacon. By itself it would be delicious, but it is not by itself. The pasta is topped with an egg, which has been poached sous vide-style to a perfect softness, and the luscious yolk cascades over the delicate pasta flecked with green, all of it mounded with freshly feather-grated parmesan cheese.

For our entrée, we split the Diver Scallops. The scallops were perfectly seared and presented in a pool of the most delicious creamed corn you will ever eat; coupled with their sweet and tart tomato confit. The dish is a sure crowd-pleaser.

To close the evening out, Chef Chad and company brought out a slice of Chocolate Tart, Pecan Pie, and a deconstructed Lemon Meringue. All three are showstoppers, and we passed them around the table so that we could all enjoy. As we left, Kendall bid farewell to her restaurant family, and we all vowed to return again soon. Burlingame is located at 20 South 5th Street. Call for reservations as seating is limited.

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

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

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Amelia Tavern ~ Restaurant & Brewpub on Centre Street provides delicious local food and cold brews to the friends and guests of Amelia Island. Our kitchen serves amped up southern comfort food, where you’ll see enough diversity to be surprised without losing sight of the simple stuff you love. The collection of house brews and craft beer options are curated to match the menu, with plenty of pairings to fit any palette. A.T. is a brewery infused gastropub, or a brewpub with great food, something like that - just stop in, grab a bite and a sip, you’ll see. We are doing it our way, the right way, for you and for this Island.

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

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

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

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

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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.

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David’s Restaurant ~ David’s has an amazing steakhouse & seafood menu, upscale romantic atmosphere, and professional service. New Caviar menu with toast points or Blinis and accoutrements consisting of crème fraiche, red onion, capers & chopped egg. Full bar and large wine menu including wines by the glass. Dining creations such as Filet Oscar, our Signature 16oz. Grilled Delmonico Ribeye, and when available our 24 oz. Porterhouse Steak.

Daily fish specials as well as English Channel Dover Sole & Chilean Sea Bass. Vegetarian & Vegan options. Happy Hour Sunday - Thursday 5 to 7 pm (except Special Events & Holidays). Lounge Menu & Port Flights. Incredible Whole Alaskan King Crab 6-10 lb. average. Full dessert menu and after-dinner cordials. Open 7 days. Lounge opens at 5 pm, dinner at 6 pm. Young Adult menu available. Reservations highly recommended. Private wine room holds 12 & private dining room up to 50.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pozzi Bistro ~ A new “Old World” style restaurant.

Espresso bar and café by day and a full menu restaurant by night. We offer pastries, espresso drinks, blended shakes, and brunch specialty beverages, and brunch each day. In the evening, come and taste charcuterie, cheese, and wine, or a relaxing meal in our dining room or on our outdoor patio. Our simple menu features steak, lobster, crabcake, and more. Top off your evening with one of our house made desserts. Wed - Fri 11am - 9pm; Sat & Sun 9am - 9pm. 300 Ash Street. Call (904) 310-3779 or email info@pozzicoffeeandwinebar.com.

Sliders Seaside Grill ~ The Caribbean on Amelia Island!

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

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

Enjoy favorites like a genuine Bronx bagel, quiche, Ina Garten’s chicken salad, and seasonal specials made with fresh, local ingredients. Organic coffee, Rishi tea, rose lemonade, beer and wine also available. Monday-Saturday 9 to 2, Sunday 11 to 2. 1430 Park Avenue at the 14th St. entrance to Amelia Park. (904) 601-2118.

Thai Spice Cafe ~ Located on Sadler Road next to Jersey Mike’s. We are proud to prepare fresh authentic Thai food. Our menu features traditional Thai dishes, Curries, fried rice, appetizers, soups, salads, and other Thai specials. Come join us for lunch or dinner, or call us for carry-out orders. Happy Hour 5 - 8pm Everyday!

Buy 1 get one free House Wine! M - Th 11am - 3pm and 5 - 9:30pm; F 11am - 3pm and 5 - 10pm; Sa 12 - 9:30pm; Su closed. (904) 432-7748. thaispicecafe.com.

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

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

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

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

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

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This home in 4811 Parkway is light-filled with sweeping golf views. Beyond the spacious living area is a dedicated office and large dining space that leads directly into an open kitchen with granite topped island and expansive family room with built-ins and gas fireplace. The main floor owner’s suite impresses with en-suite soaking tub and separate shower.

Spacious bonus room with bath make an ideal guest suite or flex pace. Screened porch is ideal to take in lovely outdoor views. Close to South End amenities.

For more information on this exceptional property, please call Pam Troxel with The Troxel Group at Keller Williams Realty (904) 556-1258.

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96206 MARSH LAKES DRIVE 4 BR/3.5 BA home has huge outdoor area for entertaining. Kitchen has stainless appliances, quartz counters, and opens to the family room. Large master suite with sitting area. Office and bonus room.

MLS#88310 $1,030,000

96204 BRADY POINT ROAD Direct water and marsh front views from this beautiful property in Brady Point Preserve, a quiet gated community just off Amelia Island and a short distance from the beach and downtown. Membership to the Amelia Island Club available. MLS#91035 $275,000

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MLS#90273 $445,000

1943 SOUTH FLETCHER AVENUE Gorgeous 3 BR/3 BA townhome with short-term rental permit. Loaded with upgrades like stainless appliances, granite countertops, and upgraded cabinets. Tile floors in living areas. Attached garage. Excellent rental history. MLS#88241 $565,000

96096 BRADY POINT ROAD Large one-acre marsh front lot in Brady Point Preserve offers beautiful views of nature and plenty of privacy. Build your dream home amidst the beautiful canopy oaks and enjoy Low Country Living at its finest. MLS#91030 $225,000

96236 BRADY POINT ROAD The gated community of Brady Point Preserve is filled with beautiful canopy oaks. Each lot is at least an acre for plenty of privacy, with great views of birds and nature. Enjoy Low Country Living at its finest. MLS#90924 $225,000

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21 HARRISON CREEK ROAD $1,299,000 Like new, 5BR.3BA 2,729 SQ FT

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28659 GRANDVIEW MANOR WATERMAN’S BLUFF $595,000 5 BR, 3.1 BA, 4,046 sq. ft.

96104 MARSH LAKES DRIVE $789,000 3 BR, 3 BA 3,443 sq. ft.

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96206 MARSH LAKES DRIVE $1,030,000 Marshfront living, 4 BR, 3.5 BA, 4,036 sq. ft.

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429 OCEAN AVENUE $2,200,000 Panoramic ocean views, 4 BR/4 BA 2,768 sq. ft.

TIFFANY SHAW (904) 335-0583

95167 BERMUDA DRIVE $436,900 Country club living, 4 BR, 3 BA 2,679 sq. ft.

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SOLD! 97035 WOODSTORK LANE $599,000 4 BR, 2.5 BA 2,684 sq. ft.

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1583 REGATTA DRIVE $ 784,900 Pool home with extraordinary views located in Golfside South. 3 BR, 3 BA, 2,276 sq. ft.

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5010 SUMMER BEACH BLVD #307 $425,000 Fabulous Townhome at the Sailmaker at Summer Beach! 2 BR, 2.5 BA, 1,162 sq. ft.

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Absolutely stunning custom 4BR/5BA home over looking the Intracoastal Waterway. Permit in place for deep water dock. Featuring a screened lanai with a 30’x16’ Salt Water pool, 3 car garage, gourmet kitchen, mother in-law suite....media room or guest quarters.

JUST LISTED $1,299,000 MLS#90754

This is as Oceanfront as it gets! This 4 BR/ 4 BA home is nestled against a pristine sugar white sand dune on a 100' wide lot.

Totally remodeled and updated in 2014/2015. The second floor features the massive great room with the most spectacular views of the sandy beach. $2,599,000 MLS#85315

Oceanfront opportunity located just south of Sadler Rd. with a prime oceanfront location on Amelia Island! This 4 BR/3 BA oceanfront home offers many possibilities and expansive views of the Atlantic Ocean.

Open floor plan design, with a large oceanside deck and dune walkover. $1,495,000 MLS#90368

4941 SUMMER BEACH BLVD

4167 S. FLETCHER AVE

95140 BERMUDA DRIVE

Fantastic location in Oceanside at Summer Beach for this furnished 3 BR/2.5 BA home just steps to the Atlantic ocean and community pool. Quietly nestled in a century old windswept oak tree hammock this resort neighborhood offers a gated entry and abundant preservation areas.

REDUCED $629,000 MLS#88112

3BR/3BA home located in one of the islands most unique settings on Amelia, in a beautiful hammock of windswept oaks covering 1 acre +/-. Access and frontage on S. Fletcher Ave. Deeded shared beach access on the beach side of S. Fletcher Ave. Possibilities to create a secluded estate.

JUST LISTED $975,000 MLS#90934

Beautiful and well cared for 4 BR/3 BA one story home in the community of the prestigious Amelia National Golf Club.

Gorgeous home is located on the lake with close proximity to the club house, fitness center, and tennis club! Features upgraded kitchen with stainless appliances.

REDUCED $339,900 MLS#89813

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WATERFRONT PROPERTY, GOLF HOMES, HISTORIC HOMES, & MORE Lake View and Meticulously Maintained Beautiful upgrades and serene lake view sets this home apart as well as the highly functional floor plan. Triple sliders open to a screened porch with a Summer Kitchen and an extended patio. A kitchen which would please any chef and a master suite you’ll love. Central island location makes this home convenient to shopping and the beach. MLS#90883 $515,000

Creekfront Beauty If you are looking for a ‘wow’ home this it! Beautiful craftsmanship and design in this recently remodeled ‘Southern Living’ style home.

Situated in a Park like setting on 3/4 acre with creek frontage and room for a pool, new metal roof and HVAC, 5 bedrooms, 4 baths, plus a spacious media room, there is space to accommodate most needs. Two adjacent creek front lots available at $85,000. MLS#90097 $625,000

Marsh View Villa Enjoy expansive marsh views from this Amelia Island Plantation Fiddler’s Bend 3 BR/ 3 BA Villa.

Vaulted tongue and groove ceiling with beams in the living and dining areas, first floor master suite with 2 bedrooms and baths upstairs.

Spacious kitchen with breakfast area. Screened porch plus open deck for outdoor relaxation. Community pool near-by. MLS# 87744 $355,000

Walk to the Beach from this Gated Estate This private oasis offers an ultra-open floor plan with two enclosed outdoor living spaces. A spectacular kitchen with plenty of prep, serving and storage space, which would please any chef. 4 bedrooms plus a bonus room with a kitchenette and a 3-car garage What more could you want? How about a completely fenced and gated property! MLS#90567 $679,000 22 South 8th Street Suite 2 Fernandina Beach, FL (904) 321-1999

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These fabulous oceanfront condominiums are adjacent to The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island. Located on the south end of Amelia Island, each condo features beautiful custom appointments and large square footage. The oceanfront and golf course views are incredible!

Membership to The Golf Club of Amelia Island is available.

OCEAN PLACE AT SUMMER BEACH

Located on the south side of The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island, these wonderful condominiums offer the perfect get-away. Competitive pricing, fabulous floorplans, beautiful views, as well as rental potential have made Ocean Place a “must have” for potential owner-investors.

These units are direct oceanfront.

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1791 Fairway Drive $899,000

4BR/2BA home in gated 4811 Parkway with light-filled rooms and golf views. Features wood floors, spacious floor plan and gracious screened-in porch. Large dining space leads to open kitchen with granite-topped island and expansive family room with built-ins and gas fireplace. Main floor owner’s suite. Spacious bonus room with bath upstairs. MLS#90545 UNDER CONTRACT

1426 Beach Walker $829,000

2BR Mediterranean-style oceanfront villa with fantastic ocean views.

Spacious living/dining areas and modern kitchen with quartzite countertops and GE Profile appliances. Owner’s suite features spa-like bath with Carrera marble countertops and oversized tiled shower. Timeless Saltillo tile throughout. Walking distance to Omni resort and amenities. MLS#89789

When calling about the properties featured in this Open House section, please mention you saw the ad in the Amelia Islander Magazine.

861984 North Hampton Club Way 89,000

Golf course and pond views from this prime lot in the North Hampton golf community. 18-hole Arnold Palmer golf course/clubhouse, tennis/ basketball courts, community pool/clubhouse, multi-sports field, and Lofton Creek Outpost that comes with cooking facilities, fishing pier and kayak launch. HOA fees include internet and basic cable. MLS#81028

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PERFECT AUTUMN POT ROAST Ingredients 4-5 lb. chuck roast, tied with string Olive oil Flour seasoned with salt and pepper 3 peeled and chopped carrots ½ peeled and chopped butternut squash (small) 4 stalks celery, chopped 2 medium onions, chopped 6 cloves garlic, chopped 2 cups good red wine 1 cup beef stock 1 beef bouillon cube 3 sprigs fresh thyme 1 sprig fresh rosemary 28-oz. can plum tomatoes Salt and pepper Kitchen Bouquet Browning Sauce

the perfect autumn

p roast

BY KAREN MILLER

I

t may not feel like autumn here in Fernandina Beach, but cooler weather is just around the corner!

Although it’s best we avoid crowds and house parties these days, we still have families to feed. This is a great time to learn new techniques in the kitchen, and serve comfort foods to the ones we love.

Pot roast is a favorite in our family, and recently I learned a new technique for making the best pot roast I’ve ever eaten. The key is in the gravy, which is

made by pureeing half of the vegetables in a blender or food processor, rather than creating a roux and mixing it into the pan juices. The gravy has a wonderful balance of salt and sweet, and it’s velvety on the tongue. A drop or two of Kitchen Bouquet will give the gravy a dark, rich hue.

This pot roast is best served with mashed potatoes, green beans, and salad.

Warm apple crisp with vanilla ice cream would make an excellent ending to your perfect autumn pot roast dinner!

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Preparation Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Dredge pot roast in seasoned flour and sear in a large oven-safe pot with about 2 tablespoons olive oil. Make sure all sides have browned nicely, then remove from the pot and set aside.

Add more olive oil to the pot, then add the carrots, squash, onions, celery, garlic, 1 tablespoon salt, and 1 ½ teaspoons pepper and cook over medium heat for 10 to 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender but not browned. Add the wine and bring to a boil. Add the tomatoes, beef stock, bouillon cube, 2 teaspoons salt, and 1 teaspoon pepper. Tie the thyme and rosemary together with kitchen string and add to the pot. Put the roast back into the pot, bring to a boil, and cover. Place in the oven for 2 ½ hours, until the meat is fork tender or about 160 degrees internally. (Turn the heat down to 250 degrees after about an hour to keep the sauce at a simmer.)

Remove pot from the oven and carefully transfer the meat to a cutting board. Discard the bundle of herbs. Place half of the sauce and veggies in a blender or food processor and puree. Be careful, it’s hot! Return the pureed sauce to the pot and simmer gently.

Taste and adjust the seasoning. If the gravy isn’t as thick as you’d like it, you can mash 1 tablespoon butter with 2 tablespoons flour, and stir into the gravy. Add a few drops of Kitchen Bouquet and stir. When you are pleased with your gravy, slice the pot roast and serve on a plate with the sauce poured over the top, with extra gravy in a bowl to be served at table.

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