Amelia Islander - November 2014

Amelia

ISLANDER NOVEMBER 2014

Holiday

Gift Guide

2014

plus: AMERICAN BEACH PORTRAITS • PETANQUE AMERICAN OPEN • HOLIDAY SPIRITS

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Ladies Apparel • Accessories Gifts with a Twist

(904) 277-4880 • www.lindysjewelry.com

Ancient coins • Fossils • Persian carpets Sterling jewelry • Antiquities • Beads • Collectibles & gifts

(904) 310-3603 809 Beech Street

316-c Centre Street | Fernandina Beach

(across from T-Ray's Burger Station)

904-261-8225

AMELI LIA’S Treasure Home Furnishings Ladies Accessories Fine Gifts 216 Centre Street

904-277-6626 Stop in and find your treasure!

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Cooper Oaks and Princess & Me Trunk Shows

NEW LOCATION, SAME OLD PRICES!

206 C ENTRE STREET (Across from coffee shop)

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Come see our custom line of branded clothing.

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30 restaurants, 58 shops, 400 years of history, and one unforgettable waterfront sunset.

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Visit 5211 South Fletcher Ave, or contact Todd Mitchell, Client Advisor, SunTrust Investment Services, Inc. at 904.491.5969.

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CELEBRATING 15 YEARS!

A Real Bakery, A Fun Boutique All Under One Woof!!

W I D E WO R L D Gourmet Dog Bakery & Boutique Mon. - Fri.10am - 5:30pm • Sat.10am - 4pm Sun.12:30 - 4pm 809 South 8th Street • Amelia Island, FL 32034 • 904-321-0020 • 800-693-1315 www.redbonesbakery.com 2 AMELIA ISLANDER MAGAZINE • NOVEMBER 2014

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Great eye care begins with regular eye exams.

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Associates the eye and vision care providers of choice.

Our featured frames include: Tom Ford John Varvatos Prada • Gucci Maui Jim • Tiffany Costa Del Mar Ray Ban • Coach Lucky • Oakley

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We are dedicated to providing high-quality service in a friendly, comfortable environment.

Dr. Gerald W. Koss, II Board Certified Optometrist 1411 S. 14th St., Suite G | Fernandina Beach (904) 321-1333 | www.ameliaeye.com www.AmeliaIslander.com

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Amelia

ISLANDER

We take great pleasure in offering the Islander’s Holiday Gift Guide issue each year because we are proud to showcase all the fabulous shops Amelia Island has to offer.

Philip Kelly Deana Basile Kelly Publishers and Editors Tom Barrett Art Director Mark O’Day Advertising Sales

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As the holiday season approaches, it seems everyone slowly begins to succumb to the joy of the season, or what is better described as its “magic.” Even an uncompromising literalist has to acknowledge that something special is in the air this time of year. It all starts with Thanksgiving, which, in addition to turkey and stuffing, offers us the welcome opportunity to stop and acknowledge how much we have to be grateful for. There’s some serious magic in that. Then, after Thanksgiving, we swing right into the holiday shopping season (or perhaps much earlier than Thanksgiving, if you are really on the ball).

There are many joys of the holiday season, and one of them is certainly the exchange of gifts with those close to us. For many, shopping for gifts is itself a great joy, and we concur.

Finding just the right gift for someone special is a wonderful experience, and we enjoy shopping most of all when we do it right here on Amelia Island. When we present our annual Holiday Gift Guide each November, we can see clearly how each year offers a wider array of exciting shopping possibilities at new stores and at all of our old favorites. We take great pleasure in offering the Islander’s Holiday Gift Guide each year because we are proud to showcase all the fabulous shops Amelia Island has to offer. We hope that you’ll relax with a cup of coffee or tea and spend a little time perusing these wonderful gift ideas. Perhaps we’ll even save you that decidedly un-joyful annual trip to the frenetic and unwelcoming big-city shopping mall. When you visit your friends and neighbors in Amelia Island’s fine shops, you’ll discover great personal service and a wide variety of unique gifts.

In our Island Home column once again this year, we are very pleased to offer a preview of the 2014 Amelia Island Museum of History Holiday Home Tour, an important fundraiser for this outstanding community resource. Each year, the tour is many months in the making, and it promises to be another festive and fun-filled weekend. Many generous volunteers and donors are working uncounted hours to make this much-anticipated event the best yet, and we hope that everyone in the community has a chance to enjoy it.

Also in this issue, we are happy to preview a new project from Stephan Leimberg, Dickie Anderson, and Marsha Phelts, who have partnered to capture a unique time in the evolution of American Beach through the portraits and stories of its residents. An exhibit is planned at the American Beach Museum, and a book is in progress. We also look at the upcoming Petanque America Open, which offers lots of fun and some great food, another “Great Home of Fernandina” from Dickie Anderson, some ideas for holiday wines and spirits, 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, Holly Allain, Lynne Taylor, Katrin Bell

C O N TA C T U S Sweetpea Media, Inc. P.O. Box 16624 Fernandina Beach, Fl 32035 904-277-8012 islander@ameliaislander.com www.ameliaislander.com

Amelia Islander Magazine is published monthly (11 times a year - January and February is a combined issue.) All editorial contents including maps and photographs are Copyrighted 2014 Sweetpea Media, Inc. Reproduction of any material contained herein in any manner, in whole or in part, is prohibited without the express written consent of the publisher. Unsolicited manuscripts, photographs or other artwork cannot be returned unless accompanied by a self-addressed stamped envelope. No responsibility is assumed for unsolicited materials. The cover and the magazine’s contents are fully protected and may not be reproduced without the written permission of the publisher. The Amelia Islander is distributed free of charge on and around Amelia Island. Back issues may be purchased from the publisher for $2.00 each plus postage.

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NOVEMBER 2014 9 Cover Story

2014 HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE

Each November, we spotlight some great holiday shopping ideas from Amelia Island’s terrific local shops.

We hope this year’s gift guide will help you find just the right presents for all the people on your holiday shopping list.

31 A Moment in Time

39 A Petanque Party

Stephan Leimberg, Dickie Anderson, and Marsha Phelts have partnered to capture a unique time in the evolution of American Beach through portraits and stories.

Here’s a preview.

With a growing number of international and local competitors, the Petanque American Open returns to Amelia Island this month for fun, food, and boules.

45 Great Homes of Fernandina The Chadwick House is a two-story Queen Annestyle house built in 1881 by a seafaring family from Massachusetts, who owned a fleet of tugboats in Fernandina harbor.

72 Island Entertaining A bottle of spirits makes a great gift, as does champagne or sparkling wine. And don’t forget to stock your own bar for the holidays.

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ABOUT THE COVER

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

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Galleries & Antiques Amelia’s art galleries & antique stores

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In the Neighborhood Profiles of area businesses and organizations

34

Maps of the Island and downtown, with telephone numbers

35

Tide Table Tides at the Amelia River

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Around Town What’s happening around Amelia Island

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Snapshots Islanders out and about

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In the Garden The Tecoma Bells of Fire is a bright, rich red flowering shrub that needs little care and will bloom continuously.

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Island Home The Amelia Island Museum of History’s Holiday Home Tour features some of the most beautiful homes in the Historic District.

A family creates a coastal sandman for the holidays.

Photo by Pam Bell Photography

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Eating Scene It’s the 1950s all over again at Doo Wop Best 50’s Diner, where you’ll find terrific burgers and shakes, homemade meatloaf, and breakfast all day.

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Open House Premium real estate offerings on and around Amelia Island

Amelia

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Lori is now

pain-free

Lori Overstreet Mandarin, Florida Coastal Spine and Pain Center Success Story

Feel relief in your everyday activities again through Coastal Spine & Pain Center’s comprehensive pain management approach to treating acute and chronic pain.

Coastal Spine & Pain Center is Northeast Florida’s premier facility with eight locations to help you restore your quality of life.

Life. In balance.

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904.265.7755 www.AmeliaIslander.com

Fall in love...

Cottonways.

Hand-picked quality fun, educational, open-ended, outdoor, and eco-friendly toys for every kid and every budget.

313 Centre Street (904) 261-0311 • www.Cottonways.com

5 South 2nd Street Historic Downtown Fernandina Beach (904) 432-8291 villavillekullatoys.com

Fresh Produce • Cut Loose Click • CMC • Tommy Bahama Neon Buddha • Pure Handknit French Dressing

Historic Downtown Fernandina Beach www.robisonjewelry.com 904.261.3635 WE BUY GOLD AND CONSIGN ESTATE JEWELRY! 8 AMELIA ISLANDER MAGAZINE • NOVEMBER 2014

Vera Bradley

Pineapple Patch 201 Centre St. • Historic District 321-2441 www.AmeliaIslander.com

Holiday

Gift Guide

2014

THE PICKERS MARKET RED OTTER OUTFITTERS

You’ll find Mine Hill Trading Company fine teas and tea cups for all your holiday needs, and much more! Teas are $5.95, tea cups range from $8-24. 201 Alachua Street. (904) 432-7048.

The Perfect Peacoat by Patagonia is double-breasted with a broad collar, made from durable, easy-care 9.5oz 100% polyester fleece, with a sweater-knit exterior and fleecy interior ($149). 1012 Atlantic Avenue. and The Shops of Amelia Island Plantation. (904) 206-4122.

THE NESTED TURTLE

LINDY’S JEWELRY Don’t miss new designs by Gogo from Cumberland Island, including this sea urchin earrings set with a round blue topaz in sterling silver ($185), exclusively at Lindy’s. 202 Centre Street.

(904) 277-4880.

Pamper someone on your holiday list this year with this Spa Gift Set, including bath salt, lip balm, muscle balm, skin lotion, and soap ($34).

You’ll find this and much more! 25 South 3rd Street. (904) 310-3072.

COTTONWAYS

Celebrate the season with Anuschka hand-painted leather bags in a variety of designs, sizes, styles, and prices.

Purse $415, wallet $110. 313 Centre Street. (904) 261-0311.

VILLA VILLEKULLA TOYS

Djeco Arty Toys are collectible, poseable figurines designed in France by artists. Arty Toys inspire imaginative play and artistic development for girls and boys. Collections include pirates, princesses, superheros, and knights. Figurines from $9.95 to $14.95, play sets $42.95 to $99.99 5 So. 2nd Street.

(904) 432-8291.

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Holiday Gift Guide 2014 ~ DOWNTOWN

LA TORRE’S GALLERY & GIFTS

These certified hand-crafted pieces are hand-carved and forged using centuries-old techniques. Designed by an American artist and brought to life by Balinese artisans using fair-trade principles. $340. 206 Centre Street.

(904) 261-0444.

SOUTHERN TOUCH

AMELIA’S FINE JEWELRY

Just in time for gift-giving, a new fragrance from Camille Beckman: Urban Bloom-wild plum and peony. Available in hand therapy, cleansing gel, body silk, and body butter ($18 to $20).

301 Centre Street. (904) 261-5377.

Bering Watches are the perfect symbiosis of minimal flat design and maximum material strength. Slim high -tech ceramic links, scratch-resistant Sapphire Crystal, Swarovski Mother of Pearl dial, and Rose Gold Steel Case ($299). 3-year international warranty.

317 Centre Street. (904) 277-0665.

TWISTED SISTERS!

Your coastal holiday will be complete with these driftwood trees and angels from Twisted Sisters! They’re perfect for a casual Christmas. Prices from $24 to $76. 402 Centre St. (904) 261-2501.

AMELIA’S TREASURE For a special holiday gift (or a treat for yourself!), don’t miss this lovely Uttermost print, which measures 38 in. by 50 in., including frame (outside dimensions). $475. 216 Centre Street. (904) 277-6626.

BRISTLY THISTLE Needlepoint your own Amelia Island treasure! This canvas is 9.5 in, square, painted on 13 mesh. We can also custom paint your canvas. Price as shown is $96.

302 Ash Street. (904) 729-4020.

PINEAPPLE PATCH

Make a splash at holiday parties with this Damee jacket ($155) and French Dressing petite jegging ($89), with a oneof-a-kind Thai pearl necklace by Johnny Loves June ($76). 201 Centre Street.

(904) 321-2441.

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SALE

11/1/14 to 11/30/14

Tanqueray 1.75L $27.99

Jim Beam 750mL (plastic bottles only)

$10.99

Mon. – Thurs. 8am – 11pm Fri. – Sat. 8am – 12 midnight Sun. 2pm – 10pm All Major Credit Cards Accepted

2112 South 8th Street 1 Mile on Right, Past Intracoastal Bridge A1A SENIOR CITIZEN DISCOUNTS ON MONDAYS DRIVE THRU SERVICE LOCALLY OWNED & OPERATED

261-3640

• Over 6,000 square feet of brightly lit space • More than 40 dealers displaying their specialties • Outdoor patio filled with garden pots, iron décor and yard art • Complimentary coffee, lemonade and treats, and good music.

402 Centre Street Historic Downtown Fernandina Beach ~ 904-261-2501

Ladie’s Apparel, Accessories, and Gifts with a Twist!!!

Monogramming service available.

Mon - Sat: 10am - 6pm • Sun: 12pm - 5pm 201 Alachua Street Corner of N. Second and Alachua Historic Downtown Fernandina Beach

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V i e t ri • Ze n Kni t s • J ohn Wi nd M a xi m a l • C o t o n C o lo r s • Bea t r i z Ba ll

Smirnoff 1.75L $19.99

Sailor Jerry 1.75L $22.99

M u d P i e • Sp a r t i n a • T h y m es • M a r i p osa • E scap ad a • Magnol i a L ane

Pandora • Alex & Ani • Brighton • Tyler Candles

POINTS LIQUOR

Amelia Angler Outfitters Columbia Wear Salt Life Mojo Guy Harvey Native Outfitter Kahala Blowfish & Buff

Captain Terry Lacoss Director Since 1978

Group & Individual fishing, sailing, sightseeing charters 111 Centre St. • (904) 261-2870 • www.ameliaangler.com

Alice & Trixie Bella Dahl Calypso St. Barth Cartise Citizens of Humanity CP Shades Genetic Denim Hale Bob Johnny Was Judy P Linda Richards Miracle Body Paige Young Fabulous & Broke

I Am My Own Wife - Nov 15 - 22 Regional Premier of this Pulitzer Prize-winning play.

Monthly Film Screening Sun Nov. 23 ~ 4:30pm fltplay@peoplepc.com or 206-2607 1014 Beech St. • www.ameliaflt.org

“401 South 6th Street” by

WILLIAM R. MAURER

Commissioned by the resident for the AIMOH Holiday Home Tour, Dec. 5 – 6.

Raleigh

Amelia Island

Charleston

213 Centre Street

Mon-Thu 10-7, Fri & Sat 10-8 and Sun 12-6

(904) 261-8276 • MaurerFineArt.com Commissions • Art Workshops - Beginner thru Advanced

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DOWNTOWN ~ Holiday

Gift Guide 2014

HUNT’S ART & ARTIFACT GALLERY

They’re back! These lovely hand-blown glass animals would make a treasured gift for anyone on your holiday list. Prices from $30 to $40. 4” to 8” tall. 316-C Centre Street. (904) 261-8225.

LORI + LULU

Accessories from designer Buba London make a fabulous gift, like this Orion Clutch ($548), Lanikai Cuff ($188), and Arica Necklace ($318). Handmade with leather and Swarovski crystals. 213 Centre Street. (904) 310-9507.

AMELIA ANGLER OUTFITTERS Look good and stay dry on a boat or the beach in these MOJO Quick Dry Sun Protection shirt ($35 to $41.95) and shorts ($55 to $59). 111 Centre Street.

(904) 261-2870.

AMELIA ISLAND MUSEUM OF HISTORY

2014 Holiday Home Tour Ornament of the Bailey House, first in the series, is still available, or purchase the 2014 ornament of the Hunter House on Atlantic Avenue. $15 for one, or both for $25. 233 South 3rd Street. (904) 261-7378.

OLIVE AMELIA

For great entertaining and gifts, choose from over forty olive oils and balsamic vinegars from around the globe. Prices from $5 to $25.

Stop by our tasting bar and sample.

809 Beech Street. (904) 310-3603.

AMELIA SANJON GALLERY

This vintage all-copper necklace has the “Renoir of California” signature, one of the most collectable copper jewelry companies of the 1930’s-’60’s ($135). See one of the finest collections of vintage copper jewelry in the South.

218A Ash Street. (904) 491-8040.

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Holiday Gift Guide 2014 ~ DOWNTOWN

BIJOUX AMELIA

CINNAMON BEAR COUNTRY STORE

Enjoy the scent of harvest with this Harvest Home flameless scented candle, 7 in. diameter in wax pottery vessel ($23.99). Essence of spice, cinnamon, clove, and nutmeg, blended with rose and sweet vanilla musk. Safe, long-lasting, and decorative. 107 Centre Street. (904) 432-7932.

Bijoux has a unique selection of wall clocks, mantel clocks, and clocks for your bedside table or desk, including this turquoise timepiece ($45), black clock with Roman numerals ($45), and shabby chic clock ($25).

317A Centre Street. (904) 310-6086.

TRAILER PARK COLLECTIBLES Shibori is the Japanese art of dyeing fabric with natural Indigo dyes, like this pillow called Heartbeat ($42.40). Cloth is folded, twisted, or compressed in infinite ways to create uniquely beautiful designs.

702 Centre Street. (904) 491-4461.

WADSWORTH’S

Satisfy the senses this holiday with EastWest Bottlers Moonshine Men’s Cologne ($76) and Speakeasy Lady’s Perfume ($90). Made in the USA. “Repeal her prohibitions.” 204 Centre Street. (904) 277-1162.

NATE & SASSY’S GRANOLA This granola is made by hand – in small batches and baked to perfection – using fine natural ingredients to create the most interesting and creative flavor combinations in granola. Prices vary. Available at Nassau Health Foods, Harvest Bread Co., and Twisted Sisters! (870) 648-9565.

ROBISON JEWELRY CO.

This 18-karat yellow gold ring features a 2.09-carat emerald-cut emerald between two trapezoid diamonds, surrounded by 34 round diamonds. Total diamond weight is 0.68. Part of the Gems of Distinction collection. $11,895.00.

217 Centre Street. (904) 261-3635.

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Amelia River Cruises offers richly historic narrated sightseeing boat tours and sunset cruises.

Daily Nature / History Tours 10:30am Cumberland Island Tour 2:30pm Beach Creek Tour Sunset Cruises 4:30pm Family Friendly Sunset Cruise

Available for private charters and special events.

AmeliaRiverCruises.com

904-261-9972

AMELIA AUDIOLOGY Don’t Miss out on Life’s Great Conversations Patti Shelly-Lohman Au.D. 1411 S. 14th Street, Suite F Amelia Island, FL

904-491-1515 www.AmeliaAudiology.com

Field Trips Riding lessons Boarding Horse camps Birthday parties Party Barn available for rent

904-322-9739 stayncountryranch@yahoo.com

Southern Touch Gifts • Home decor

Crabtree & Evelyn • Camille Beckman Puzzles • Cards • Games • For the entire family A favorite shop for gifts for over 30 years 301 Centre Street • Fernandina Beach, FL • 32034 • (904) 261-5377 www.AmeliaSouthernTouch.com

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AMELIA ISLAND BRACELET

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904-277-4430 • 1853 South 8th St

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Celebrating 20+ Years serving Amelia Island and 3 years BEST OF THE BEST Consignment Shop

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HomeB4You Exclusive to Amelia Island A Home service to check on your Home or Condo while you are away or on Vacation.

Nassau Diamond FINE JEWELRY

Watches • Gifts

Stop the worrying. We are your neighbor.

You can depend on us.

We are just a phone call away.

Tuesday thru Saturday 9–5 1743 S. 8th Street

For further information, call 904-430-3004 or visit our website at homeb4you.wix.com/homeb4you#

277-1993

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(Across from Compass Bank)

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EIGHTH STREET ~ Holiday

FIFI’S FINE RESALE

Gift Guide 2014

Fifi’s Fine Resale specializes in authentic designer handbags at unbelievable prices. Luxury brands at affordable prices available daily, and layaway is always offered. 1853 South 8th Street.

(904) 277-4430.

SCOTT & SONS FINE JEWELRY

Perfect for gift-giving are “Endless Jewelry” quality leather bracelets, new and exclusive at Scott and Sons. Available in 12 fashionable colors and nearly 450 classic and current charms, in gold, rose, and sterling. Design your own look and style. At A1A and A.I. Pkwy. (904) 491-1550.

NASSAU DIAMOND FINE JEWELRY

Amelia Island’s Sea Turtle destination is featured in this gold and silver bracelet with exchangeable toppers, made exclusively for Nassau Diamond Fine Jewelry. The sturdy bracelet bangle is $150, with a wide choice of toppers available from $150 to $390. 1743 South 8th Street. (904) 277-1993.

ROBYN BRANCH DESIGNS

You’ll love this set of six 100% recycled glass champagne flutes ($225), for elegant and casual tables alike. Perfect for mimosas, Bellini’s, and even desserts! Support a village. This company hires and gives back to an entire village for their products.

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ISLAND TREASURES You’ll find island treasures for everyone on your holiday list, including unique gifts, antiques, plants, garden décor, and a great selection of books on all subjects. Prices from $3 to $50. 1104 South Eighth Street. (904) 261-8887.

REDBONES DOG BAKERY AND BOUTIQUE Your four-legged friends will celebrate this year with these multi-colored peanut butter truffles dog treats, with honey filling and coconut flakes (box of three, $4.99) or woofie pies, a carob cookie sandwich with cream cheese filling and sprinkles (box of two, $4.99).

809 South 8th Street. (904) 321-0020.

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Children will sparkle in these holiday sweaters (from $37), and you’ll also find great infant-to-tween holiday clothing for any occasion, from casual to fancy.

1464 Sadler Road. (904) 321-1138.

ARTISTIC FLORIST & GIFTS Lynn Haney custom-made collectable Santas in assorted designs, ranging from $400 to $600. 2014 limited edition. In coastal and traditional styles. Only one per style available. 1430 Park Avenue.

(904) 261-5546.

DEBONAIR With silver- and burgundy-hued Swarovski crystals and Swarovski pearls, this Brighton Pastille jeweled confection was inspired by pastel-tinted candies for a sweet and glam look.

Necklace ($62), bracelet ($48), and earrings ($34). 2380 Sadler Road. (904) 261-6993.

AMELIA’S ATTIC A lovely gift for someone on your list (or you!) is this double Sea Turtle Lamp, measuring 11 in. tall, in beautiful crackled amber and green ($119).

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LOTT’S FURNITURE Make everyone more comfortable with a La-Z-Boy PowerReclineXR+ Rocker Recliner. A convenient, handheld remote allows you to independently adjust the back and headrest, plus power lumbar support and a power-tilt headrest. Various models in fabric and leather available. 1112 South 14th Street. (904) 261-6333.

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Step out in style this holiday in this open-weave navy cardigan ($104), shirt from Tees by Tina (available in a rainbow of colors for $39), and a Pisa glass art pendant necklace ($26). Sadler Road and South 14th Street.

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Top-quality linen gets whimsically rustic in these original pillows from the award-winning design duo Eric & Christopher.

Screen-printed by hand from original photographs, they are available in two colors and eight favorite dog breeds. Featherdown insert included. Palmetto Walk Shopping Village, 4924 First Coast Hwy. (904) 261-3636.

Entertain this season with this Scout two plate special, one 9 in. x 13 in., the other 9 in. x 9 in. Made of insulated coated polyester with a thermal PVC-free liner, they are water-resistant and wipe clean. Set of two for $49. Palmetto Walk Shopping Village, 4924 First Coast Hwy. (904) 261-3636.

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Entertain in style with this Lloyd Flanders Haven vinyl wicker set, including love seat, lounge chair, ottoman, lounge swivel glider, and end table. Sale price is $3,995.

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Enjoy cozy island fashion for the holidays with these fun, lightweight, color block scarfs in warm jewel tones, available in 9 different color ways ($18.50 each). Palmetto Walk Shopping Village, 4828 First Coast Hwy. (904) 261-2030.

You’ll find great gift items, like designer photo frames (prices from $10 to $40), several with Swarovski crystals, and many more gift ideas! 850891 US Hwy. 17.

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Celebrate in style with this Nic+Zoe swinging suede mixy jacket ($458), Day to Night polyester top in bone ($88), Necken hand-crocheted beads ($18), and Sandra Roberts handbag in orange ($75). Harris Teeter Shopping Center. (904) 491-4848.

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Appliqué sea turtle made from mixed materials in pale green chiffon over cotton, with pearly sequins and leather-like feet and head. 20 sq. in. $79. Portion of proceeds benefits Audubon Nature Institute. Made in the USA. 100 South Lee Street, Kingsland, Ga. (912) 882-1100. www.AmeliaIslander.com

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You’ll find a variety of unique gifts, plus wine and accessories galore, like this Cheeseboard from Two’s Company ($27), brie baker from Wild Eye Design ($24), red shoe wine holder ($35) and red knob wine stopper ($16) from Evergreen Enterprises.

Omni Resort Shops at Amelia Island Plantation. (904) 432-2212.

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For gifts that share the fun, try this dress by Lucy Love ($75), purse ($44) and hat ($36) from Roxy, and skateboard ($139) from Strght. Omni Resort Shops at Amelia Island Plantation. (904) 491-4115.

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Make someone happy this holiday season with jewelry from Fornash, like this 24-kt. gold-plated necklace ($50). 16 in. long. A wide selection of Fornash is available. Omni Resort Shops at Amelia Island Plantation. (904) 310-6940.

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This handsome Lodis credit card case with zipper pocket makes the perfect gift ($38)! In black, red or toffee. 118 Centre St. and The Shops of Amelia Island Plantation. (904) 491-1245.

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Don’t miss great holiday gifts this year, like this red dress from Tribal ($118), necklace by Escape from Paris ($130), and purse ($420) and wallet ($160) from Brighton. Omni Resort Shops at Amelia Island Plantation. (904) 432-2218.

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CARS OF THE COWBOYS COMING TO THE CONCOURS On March 15, 2015, the 20th annual Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance will display the eclectic and eccentric cars customized and modified to promote America’s movie and TV cowboys with the highly anticipated “Cars of the Cowboys” class. In true “Amelia” tradition, the Amelia Concours will put fun ahead of fashion as they showcase legendary cowboy vehicles at The Golf Club of Amelia Island and The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island.

Featured will be rare vehicles like Leo Carillo’s (Pancho, from The Cisco Kid TV series) 1948 Chrysler Town and Country “Steer Car,” and cowboy movie star Tom Mix’s death car, a 1938 Supercharged Cord convertible. Roy Rogers’ Pontiac

by Nudie Cohn will also be in attendance and will take center stage alongside Dale Robertson’s 1958 “Tales of Wells Fargo” Buick Limited convertible.

“This is the first gathering of Cowboy Cars at a major international Concours,” said Bill Warner, Founder and Chairman of the Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance. “We hope to retrieve a few happy memories for the grown-up kids of the 1950s, who can bring their children and grandchildren to Amelia to see something that was such a fun part of our lives.” For more information, you can visit www.ameliaconcours.org.

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Performances will take place at Amelia Plantation Chapel, 36 Bowman Road, on Friday, November 21 at 7 p.m., and Sunday, November 23 at 3 p.m. An opening night reception will be held in the Fellowship Hall immediately following Friday evening’s performance.

Tickets are $15 for adults when purchased in advance of the concert and can be purchased at www.islandchambersingers.org, from a member of Island Chamber Singers, at the Amelia Island Welcome Center, the AIFBY Chamber of Commerce, and Harrison’s Mercantile at The Shops at the Omni Resort at Amelia Island Plantation. Tickets may also be purchased at the door for $20. Tickets are free for all students. For further information, call (904) 225-0575 on weekdays.

LUXURY TRAVEL SHOW BY WALLACE PIERSON TRAVEL RETURNS On Saturday, November 8, Wallace Pierson Travel’s annual Luxury Travel Show will take place at The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island. “We believe travel is a valuable, life-enhancing activity, and that an educated traveler receives a greater return on their travel experiences,” says Ange Wallace. Twenty-three travel suppliers will join with travelers to answer questions and share cutting-edge travel options. Guests will have the opportunity to attend short presentations, as well as to speak one-on-one with travel experts from companies including Kutz-Ahlers, Seabourn, Micato, Lindblad, Regent, Ponant, Zegrahm Expeditions, Iceland Pro Cruises, and many other travel specialists.

A $15 per person donation will benefit the Nassau County Boys and Girls Clubs.

Your donation can be paid in advance at Wallace Pierson Travel. Checks made out to The Boys and Girls Clubs of Nassau County Foundation can be mailed in for a quicker check-in at the show, or can be paid at the door. Attendance is by RSVP only by phone at (904) 261-5914 or by email to angela@wallace pierson.com. Show attendees will also receive refreshments, door prize opportunities, and special promotions. Photo contest winners will be announced and displayed at the show. For more information, visit www.wallacepiersontravel.com.

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usan McCarthy’s grandparents lived in a trailer park when she was a young girl, and visiting them was one of her favorite things to do. “It was a nice place,” says McCarthy. “I always remember how the neighbors and families would get together. What fond memories I have of those days!” Trailer park life has stayed with her over the years, so when McCarthy decided to open an antiques and collectibles shop in Fernandina Beach, Trailer Park Collectibles seemed like the perfect name.

McCarthy is no first-timer to business on Amelia Island, however.

She and her husband, Brian, owned the Down Under Restaurant for many years. And while she loved the restaurant business, Susan also knew she had a knack for shopping at estate sales and thrift shops. She opened up Trailer Park Collectibles on Alachua Street seven years ago, and five years ago moved the business to Centre Street, where she took over a portion of the building that was formerly Eileen’s Art and Antiques.

In April this year, McCarthy took over the entire building, and Trailer Park Collectibles has truly come into its own.

And why are so many people buying older furniture and decorative items these days? McCarthy attributes it to a creative force that is present in decorating these days. Because of that spark in creativity, McCarthy has recently added a line of Farmhouse Paint, a top-notch brand that is so easy and effortless to use that anyone can enjoy painting with professional results. There is no prep, wax, or topcoat needed with Farmhouse Paint.

It cleans up with water, provides a smooth, sandable surface, and great adhesion. McCarthy will be offering painting classes to the public beginning in November, demonstrating to clients how to get those professional results we love in painted furniture.

McCarthy also knows that not everyone has the good fortune she has found, and she charges a very low rental fee for space in her shop to Noah’s Ark and Cat’s Angels. “We help these places showcase their best pieces and help them raise more money,” says McCarthy.

For more information, call (904) 491-4461 or visit their website at www.trailerparkcollectibles.com.

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The Nested Turtle

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hen Jason Hambrecht saw how difficult it was for people to stop smoking, he wanted to do something about it.

“We all know people who struggle with nicotine addiction,” says Hambrecht, President and CEO of Construction Solutions Inc., a local engineering firm. “When I first heard about vaping, an alternative to smoking, I thought it would be a way to help family, friends, and others quit smoking,” says Hambrecht. He contacted his friend, Sean Reynosa, and shared his idea about a vape shop on Amelia Island. Hambrecht and his wife, Jenny, did their research, and Speakeasy Vaporium opened in August.

The interior décor is based on a 1930s speakeasy.

Vaping is the term for inhaling vapor through a vaporizer or electronic cigarette. Vapor is generated through a heating element, which warms the liquid and turns it into vapor, not smoke. The vapor is available in a wide variety of flavors. Some contain nicotine, some do not. Vaping allows smokers to cut back on their nicotine consumption slowly, and not suffer the usual withdrawal. “Even doctors locally have sent patients to the store as an opportunity to stop smoking,” says Reynosa, the store manager. “We’ve had numerous success stories already!”

Clients are welcome to sample over 70 flavors before they purchase. Speakeasy holds social, informational events periodically, which also serve as a support group for those who are trying to give up smoking. For more information and store hours, visit 1925 South 14th Street, their Facebook page, or www.speakeasyvaporium.com.

isa Dockery had a career in information technology when she decided to make a drastic change in her profession: she started an online business creating artisan greeting cards, something that had been her passion since childhood. Opening up her shop, The Nested Turtle, with her boyfriend, Kevin Cornett, was the next step in growing their business from selling online and at arts markets. “People often ask us how we came up with the name for our shop,” says Lisa. “It was easy for us once we started thinking about what we loved – paper and wood. Together, our love of paper and wood is helping us to build our little nest, and the turtle in the nest, well, that comes from our quirky, whimsical side.”

While Lisa creates cards, stationery, gift tags, and bags, Kevin uses hand tools to create items from wood, such as serving trays, candleholders, and furniture. Besides their Fernandina Beach store front, they also have two web sites, and they sell wholesale to other businesses. “We offer a wide array of greeting cards and personalized stationery, as well as home decor items such as candles and kitchenware,” says Lisa.

“Our gift items range from bath and body products to woodturned pens and electronic cases for your tablet or laptop, and ninety percent of our items are handmade. In addition, since all Nested Turtle branded paper products are designed and crafted in-house, we can customize most items to meet your needs.”

Visit their shop at 25 South Third Street, their web site at www.nestedturtle.com, or call them at (904) 310-3072.

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A Moment in Time Founders and families of Amelia Island’s American Beach

BY DICKIE ANDERSON • PORTRAITS BY STEPHAN LEIMBERG

IN 1935, the Afro-American Life Insurance Company purchased thirty-three acres along the Atlantic Ocean on Amelia Island and named it American Beach. It became an enclave for African Americans who wished to vacation on the beaches of north Florida, and many of those visitors

built homes. A community within a community, American Beach, with its unique history, continues to be treasured by the descendants of those families who first built houses there and by those who later discovered its magic and now make it home.

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inety-six year-old Sollie Mitchell has been coming to American Beach since 1935. His first visit was on a Sunday school picnic with Second Baptist Church of Jacksonville. After his marriage to Mary Barnett in 1951, the Barnett-Mitchell families expanded their investments in American Beach properties. Mitchell, with his brother-in-law, Maurice Barnett, developed vacation homes and vacation rentals on land at the base of Nana Dune on both sides of Lewis Street. Mitchell, the third highest ranking Mason in Florida, was honored in 2009 with the naming of the Sollie Mitchell Lodge #377. Today, Mitchell drives from his home in the Barnett-Mitchell subdivision in Jacksonville to oversee renovation of his ocean view cottage

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arsha Dean Phelts is passionate about American Beach.

Growing up in Jacksonville, Phelts still remembers the excitement when, as a young girl, the family headed to American Beach for summer vacation. Phelts is the author of An American Beach for African Americans, a definitive history of American Beach, and The American Beach Cookbook, both published by the University Press of Florida. In celebration of the community’s 75th anniversary, Phelts published a limited edition book, The American Beach Book of Homes. The retired Duval County school librarian has more books planned and is a contributor to The Florida Star. Inspiration for her writing comes from “under her blue bottle tree,” she likes to say.

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ennis and Michael Stewart’s paternal grandfather, Ralph Stewart, was the first actuary for the Afro-American Life Insurance Company. Their father Dennis and his brother, Ralph Jr., also worked for the “Afro,” as it was called. Michael Stewart, a graduate of Howard University, and a group of alumni friends organized an annual celebration of mutual birthdays on American Beach. Called the “Virgo Bash,” the weekend long celebrations

are legend. After a successful career with Bell South, Michael was named Director of External Affairs for the Jacksonville Aviation Authority and is currently president of the Florida Airports Council. Brother Dennis has been cooking since he was a little boy and bringing home crabs and fish to his grandmother. Known as “Mr. Natural,” he has been featured on television entertaining audiences with innovative natural food recipes.

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ike so many American Beach residents, Eve Jones has strong memories of visiting as a child on a yellow school bus for annual Sunday school picnics in the 1940s. Jones recalls the excitement of climbing the 65 foot dunes, later dubbed “Nana”

by MaVynee Betsch. Upon graduation from Pine Forest High School, Jones graduated from the Brewster School of Nursing.

After a rewarding career in Philadelphia, Jones retired in 2001 and fulfilled one of her life-long dreams of owning a home on American Beach. An avid gardener, Jones is on the board of trustees for the American Beach Property Owners’ Association, chairing the beautification committee. Jones is coordinator of volunteers for the American Beach Museum and the American Beach Community Center.

Stephan Leimberg, Dickie Anderson, and Marsha Phelts have partnered to capture a unique time in the evolution of American Beach through the portraits and stories of its residents. An exhibit is planned and a book is in progress.

The American Beach Museum at the American Beach Community Center on Julia Street is open Fridays and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Sundays from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., as well as by appointment. For more information, call (904) 510-7036.

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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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NOVEMBER 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 Amelia Farmers’ Market

NOVEMBER 8 History of the American Soldier

NOVEMBER 21 23rd Annual Taste of Amelia

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

Open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. For more information, visit ameliafarmersmarket.com.

This day-long event presented at Fort Clinch State Park is a salute to the American Armed Forces in connection with Veterans Day. Cost is regular park entrance fee plus one canned food donation per person for Fort admission.

Canned food items are donated to the Barnabas Center Food Pantry. Contact the park for more information at (904) 277-7274.

Featuring culinary offerings from the area’s finest restaurants, plus wine, a silent auction, art, jewelry, and photography. Held at the Omni Amelia Island Plantation’s ballroom, from 6:30 to 9 p.m. $50 per person, to benefit the Nassau County Volunteer Center. For more information or to purchase tickets, call (904) 261-2771.

NOVEMBER 5 Brown Bag Lunch The Amelia Island Museum of History hosts a Brown Bag Lunch presentation the first Wednesday of every month at noon, on a variety of subjects. This program is free and open to the public. For more information, call Gray at (904) 261-7378 ext 102, or gray@ameliamuseum.org.

NOVEMBER 5, 6, 7, 8 Rocky Horror Picture Show Amelia Musical Playhouse presents this iconic, humorous tribute to classic science fiction and horror movies. Feel free to dress up as your favorite character or come as you and have fun with this musical mayhem. Performances are at 7:30 p.m.; tickets are $15 and can be purchased by calling (904) 277-3455 or emailing info@ ameliamusicalplayhouse.com. Amelia Musical Playhouse is located at 1955 Island Walkway.

NOVEMBER 6, 7, 8 Friends of the Library Book Sale Close to 20,000 books in dozens of categories.

CDs, DVDs, audio, and children’s books.

Proceeds support the Fernandina Beach Library.

Friends of the Library members Preview Party is November 6, 5 to 7 p.m. Non-members may join at the door. Free and open to the public November 7, 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., and November 8, 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Held at Peck Center Gym, 516 South 10th Street. For more information, call (904) 310-9290.

NOVEMBER 7 Amelia Island Chamber Music Festival Violin virtuoso Rachel Barton Pine performs works of Bach and Paganini. 7:30 p.m. at Memorial United Methodist Church, 601 Centre Street. Tickets are $40 online at AICMF.com or by calling (904) 261-1779.

NOVEMBER 8 An Evening of Story & Song Featuring Grammy Award winner and nominee, Don Henry and Sally Barris, two of Nashville’s finest singer/songwriters. 7:30 pm at Burns Hall, St. Peter’s Episcopal Parish, 801 Atlantic Ave. A $20 donation to the artists is requested. Call (904) 415-1388 for information or reservations.

NOVEMBER 21, 23 “All About Christmas” Concert

NOVEMBER 8 Rescue Me Fundraiser Cats Angels event from 5 to 8 p.m. at The Surf Restaurant, 3199 S. Fletcher Avenue, featuring dinner, cash bar, silent auction, and door prizes.

Tickets are available at Cats Angels Thrift Store/ Adoption Center, 709 S. 8th Street, and online at www.catsangels.com. For more information, call (904) 321-2267.

NOVEMBER 13 Women, Wealth & Wine An informal group of women who meet to discuss financial and related issues affecting us all. Come and ask the questions you have always wanted to ask and get insight into the questions you haven’t thought of yet. Financial answers and ideas over a glass of wine. Begins at 5:30 p.m. For more information, please call (904) 305-2608.

NOVEMBER 14, 15, 16, 20, 21, 22 Collected Stories A drama by Pulitzer Prize winning playwright Donald Margulies, held at Studio 209 at Amelia Community Theatre. Showtimes are 8 p.m. except for November 16, which is at 2 p.m. $20 for adults and $10 for students.

For tickets, call (904) 261-6749 or visit www.ameliacommunitytheatre.org.

NOVEMBER 15, 16 Petanque America Open Competitors of all levels compete in this international tournament. Training,clinics, and welcome party on Nov. 8. Held at the downtown marina in Fernandina Beach. For more information, visit petanque-america.com or call (904) 491-1190.

NOVEMBER 22 Holiday Bazaar Hosted by the Council of Catholic Women at St. Michael’s Catholic Church from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the St. Michael’s Academy School on South 4th Street. Featuring crafts, holiday items, plants, raffles, and more. For information, call the parish office at (904) 261-3472.

NOVEMBER 22 Amelia Island Annual Holiday Cookie Tour of Inns Visit seven of Amelia Island’s finest bed & breakfast inns decorated for the holidays while enjoying sweet treats. Self-guided tour noon to 5 p.m. Tickets are $25 per person, available at the Purple Dove resale store in Yulee or the Fernandina Beach branch of the Nassau County Library or online at www.ameliaislandinns.com.

NOVEMBER 22, 23 Table-Top Christmas Tree Sale Char Bachman, well-known Amelia Island artist, has created unique designs for over two dozen table-top Christmas trees, each with its own theme. The sale will be held at 306 N. 19th Street from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day.

NOVEMBER 28 Pajama Party Sale and Contest

NOVEMBER 21 Third on 3rd 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. The event takes place in Baker Hall in the museum. Cost is $5 per person (free for members). For more information, call (904) 277-0717, or visit www.ameliamuseum.org.

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Island Chamber Singers present their holiday concert featuring Rutters “Magnifiat” and Christmas carols at the Amelia Plantation Chapel at 7 p.m. on November 21, and 3 p.m. on November 23. Tickets are $15 for adults in advance at www.islandchambersingers.org and various places around the island. Tickets are $20 at the door. Tickets are free for all students. For more information, call (904) 225-0575.

Held on “Black Friday” from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Wear your pajamas while shopping in downtown Fernandina Beach and receive special deals, discounts, and refreshments. Prizes for “Best Dressed” and “Most Outrageous” will be awarded.

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a petanque party With a growing number of international and local competitors, the Petanque American Open returns to Amelia Island for fun, food, and boules.

BY KAREN MILLER • PHOTO BY WILLIAM RASER

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étanque is a game of boules, invented in 1907 in the town of La Ciotat near Marseilles, France.

It was devised by Ernest Pitiot, a local café owner, to accommodate a player named Jules Lenoir, whose rheumatism prevented him from running before he threw the ball, in a sport named “Jeu Provencal.”

In the new game, the length of the pitch or field was reduced by roughly half, and a player no longer engaged in a run-up while throwing a ball. Instead, he stood, stationary, in a circle. After that, the game spread quickly and soon became the most popular form of boules in France.

Petanque’s popularity is rising throughout the United States, but players are scattered over the 50 states and do not have many opportunities to meet, mingle, and play. That’s why Philippe Boets came up the idea to hold a petanque tournament on Amelia Island. He played the game as a child growing up in France, and became interested in the game again later in life, spending the last eight years with petanque as his full-time occupation. The first Petanque American Open was held in Miami, but Boets decided to move the tournament to Fernandina Beach, which reminded him of the tiny French towns located on the Mediterranean.

“Last year, 256 players came from 22 states, plus 11 countries, and everyone had a marvelous time,” says Boets.

“Lots of new friendships were made.

High fives and laughter went on from morning till night!”

One hundred sixty teams of two players each will be competing this year at 38 petanque courts located at Central Park and the downtown marina. Besides the tournament itself, scheduled for November 15 and 16, there will be clinics, music, food, and beverages for players and spectators. A special guest appearance by legendary chef and petanque player, Jacques Pépin, has also been confirmed. He will be signing his books, The Apprentice and Essential Pépin, during the tournament.

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“This tournament is the only large, international one in the world without the usual ‘mens’ and ‘ladies’ brackets,” says Boets. “All one big group, and it’s much more fun!”

Players are due to arrive from Mexico, Canada, Belgium, France, Slovakia, St. Barts, and over 25 states to join other competitors in a special welcome reception on Friday evening. The games will begin on Saturday at 9 a.m. and continue throughout the weekend, with awards presented on Sunday evening around 6:30 p.m. in the big tent. Spectators are welcome to watch any or all of the games and finals, and visit with the players during lunch breaks. If space permits, onlookers may even try their hand at this popular sport.

Ricard (an anise-flavored liqueur), beer, wine, soft drinks, and a variety of food will be available for purchase at lunch time and afternoons after the games, accompanied by live music from around the world.

“The Fernandina Harbor Marina is a beautiful setting, with plenty of restaurants and bars within walking distance, and lots of lovely breezes and sunshine,” says Boets. “Not unlike La Ciotat on the French Mediterranean coast, where Petanque was invented.

It is the perfect setting for the Petanque American Open.” For more information and a full schedule, visit www.petanque-america-open.net or call (904) 491-1190.

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DIANE BARG, CHRISTY DOOLEY, AND BOBBI NEWLAND

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AT THE CRESCENDO AMELIA BIG BAND CONCERT AT SANDY BOTTOMS

ALEXANDRA CARROLL, JEFF MCDOWELL, ALLIE, FRANK, & SHANNON BASILE AND ESTRELA YAEST

JOANN BEAN, ROSALIND GRIFFIN, AND DORTHEA STILLWELL

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COLLEEN HODGE AND CAROLINE LACAND

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Address: 121 North 6th Street Date built: 1881 Built by: Captain Stephan Chadwick & Georgia Virgina King Chadwick

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BY DICKIE ANDERSON • PHOTO BY JAN JOHANNES

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he two-story Queen Anne is rich with the details that make it a great example of Queen Anne architecture.

Its features include a gable-on-hip roof, elaborate detail, bay windows, and a large verandah. The Chadwick House was constructed in 1881 of local heart of yellow pine, the preferred building material of the time. The front door still has its original stained glass.

The Chadwick family can be traced to Falmouth, Massachusetts, where they were involved in the whaling industry. Three members of the family moved south in the early 1700’s to South Carolina, and they continued to make their living on the sea there. After the Civil War, members of the family, including Stephan Chadwick, moved to the St. Mary’s, Georgia area.

During the Golden Age of Fernandina, the rivers along the coast were the highways of commerce. Extensive shipping records appeared in local newspapers. One can imagine the colorful image of a bustling port, where a wide variety of products were loaded and unloaded. In December of 1879,

the Florida Mirror reported 900 bales of cotton, 419 boxes of pencil wood, 294 cedar logs, 298 barrels of rosin, 634 boxes of oranges, and 38 barrels of syrup were all loaded onto ships and sent to New York. Crates of turkeys, ducks, and chickens were regularly seen on the docks. In addition, baskets of oysters and shrimp were abundant.

Captain Chadwick was a successful owner of a fleet of tugboats, and he also operated a livery. The tugboat business thrived, as did the family. Their landholdings included the 3,500-acre White Oak Plantation, which was located in Nassau County and was eventually purchased by the Gilman Paper Company. Chadwick’s son, Louis, followed in the family’s footsteps, and he was a leading citizen and entrepreneur in Fernandina. He married Julia Brady, who inherited Lucy Carnegie’s Brewster “Victoria” carriage. Now owned by one of the carriage operators in the Historic District, the Victoria carriage still traverses the picturesque streets of Fernandina’s Historic District, offering tours and transporting an occasional wedding party.

This article has been reprinted with permission from Dickie Anderson’s recently published book, Great Homes of Fernandina. It is available at Books Plus, The Book Loft, the Amelia Island Museum of History, and by visiting www.ameliaislander.com.

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e are having some beautiful fall weather this year. The temperatures are perfect for gardening, and it’s a good time for a fall clean-up in advance of the cold weather.

I saw a lot of interesting new plants for next season at the recent Florida Growers Show with Christy, my “In the Garden” business partner. However, before I get to something new, I want to continue last month’s look at gingers with the Butterfly Ginger (Hedychium coronarium). The Butterfly Ginger is a plant that deserves a place in any tropicalthemed garden because its fragrance is so enjoyable. The flowers give off an overpowering, sweet fragrance, much like the gardenia.

Pure white, showy flowers emerge from one large bud sometime in late spring through summer at the tip of each unbranched stem. Each flower lasts about one day. Once picked, the flower does not last. The shape of the flowers of this ginger resembles a butterfly with its wings spread open.

They are native to the Himalayan region and southern China. The white

TIP O F T HE M O N T H Some leaves are good for mulching, but if you already have mulch in your garden, get rid of the fallen leaves. They cause mold on the mulch underneath the leaves, which can rot your plants.

Butterfly Ginger is the national flower of Cuba.

The flowers grow on stems which can grow to five feet. The plant reminds me of a thinner corn stalk, with narrow, olivegreen leaves on a heavy stalk. These plants spread by rhizomes underground and can spread four to six feet. They are fast growers and hardy for our area. Plant it in part-shade to part-sun. I hope you enjoy this wonderful plant as much as I do.

One of the interesting new plants for 2015 that I saw at the growers show was the Tecoma Bells of Fire (Red esperanza bignoniaceae). They are a result of the Tecoma breeding project of George Hull at V& P Nurseries in Phoenix.

Until recently, Tecomas were available in yellow or orange. The goal for breeding

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was to get more color range, as well as a compact plant that produces few if any seeds. The new Tecoma grows up to six feet tall by four feet wide. They perform admirably well in light shade under the canopy of a tree. Seed production is usually minimal, and birds will be happy to relieve you of them. The Tecomas will perform better if periodically fed with an all-purpose fertilizer. They bloom on new wood, thus more branches mean more flower spikes.

The Tecoma Bells of Fire are a bright, rich red flowering shrub. They need little care and bloom continuously, only stopping if hit by a hard frost. After a frost, they will start blooming again when it warms up. If a frost hits and the plant is overgrown, a hard pruning to within a foot of the ground will bring new life into the plant. Plant this wonderful new plant in full-sun to partsun. It is moderately salt-tolerant.

More new plants are coming in the next few issues. As always, please email me at bamorrell@aol.com with any questions. Happy Gardening, and Happy Thanksgiving!

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The Museum and its Holiday Home Tour committee endeavor to find special homes that offer historical significance and interesting décor. Each house is decorated for the holidays by island decorators and designers.

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This year’s special event, “Breakfast & Blooms,” will be held at Cafe Karibo.

Served at 9 a.m. sharp both Friday and Saturday, the event will feature prizewinning Brooke Raulerson of Artistic Florist sharing decorating tips and creating an arrangement that will be raffled off.

“I am very excited about this year’s tour and the five unique homes being featured,” says Carla Foreman, chairman of the Holiday Home Tour for the third year. “Thanks to the gracious homeowners and our many volunteers and sponsors for their generous support.”

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For the second year in a row, a special ornament will be offered for sale. It is a brass image of the Hunter home and is $15.00. In addition, this year’s raffle items will be on display. The ornament and raffle tickets will be sold at the Hunter home.

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hen I walk into the Doo Wop Diner on a weekday morning, The Drifters are singing “Up on the Roof,” Happy Days is playing on the television, the aroma of freshly brewed coffee awakens my senses, and I feel like I’m home.

Yes, home again, back in the 1950s, where baby boomers—and French fries—were born. The Doo Wop’s Best 50s Diner is the only place on Amelia Island where you can get true diner treats like burgers, fries, and shakes, delicious homemade meatloaf and roast turkey, all served in ‘50s-style fun.

There’s always a lot of energy at the Doo Wop, and it’s usually pretty busy, but I have never had to wait for a table or a seat at the counter because their service is fast. I was greeted

by Heather when I came in, who suggested a cup of coffee, and I settled in with Doo Wop’s vast menu. The diner serves breakfast all day long, and since it was still quite early in the day, I was hankering for some eggs. But owner Lisa Deringer suggested I try their Country Fried Steak and Eggs combo, and I was certainly up for that. The Doo Wop’s eggs are always perfectly cooked. I like mine over-light so I can dip my toast in them, and you can get any type of toast you wish, in my case, rye. The steak is coated in a batter and fried (some people call it chicken-fried steak) and it is served with homemade country gravy. The steak was superbly cooked—super crispy on the outside and tender inside, still slightly pink, just as it should

be—and the gravy was out of this world. Sometimes country gravy is over-salted, but Derringer knows what she’s doing in the kitchen, and it was divine. The dish was served with hash browns, the best on the island.

Speaking of hash browns, another one of my favorite Doo Wop menu items is “The Chubby Checker,” and I discovered it’s their very best-selling breakfast item. Loaded hash browns with two eggs any style are served with a biscuit and smothered with sausage gravy. I also love their omelettes, and their pancakes are light and fluffy. On this particular morning, I decided to have a side of pancakes with butter and syrup, the perfect way to top off my big Doo Wop breakfast!

But don’t forget Doo Wop is known for their real, ‘50s ice cream treats, like Root Beer Floats and Banana Splits. After my breakfast I bought a Chocolate Malt to take to a friend, always a surprising and welcome treat. Doo Wop’s shakes are so thick you almost need a spoon to eat them!

Deringer and her talented staff are cooking up some true diner favorites, for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. They grind their own coffee beans, scoop their own ice cream, and greet their customers with old-fashioned, 1950s-style hospitality.

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29 South ~ This eclectic bistro has it all; great ambiance, fantastic food, an extensive wine list and reasonable prices. The menu can best be described as traditional world cuisine with modern, whimsical twist, where award-winning executive chef and owner Scotty Schwartz paints a playground for the palette. Choose from entrees including: lobster corn dogs with spicy horseradish ketchup spiked with ketel one vodka, seared scallops on green tea smoked thai curry nage topped with crispy calamari straws, and sweet tea brined smithfield farm pork chop on macaroni gratin with warm blackberry preserves. 29 South also features grilled pizzas, sandwiches, and nightly specials. 29 South Third Street, Historic Downtown, (904) 277-7919, 29southrestaurant.com.

Amelia City Sushi and Steak Bar ~ Amelia City Sushi and Steak Bar is an interpretation of the Japanese pub culture of sushi, sashimi, and tapas, offered with a selection of sake and wine in a relaxed lounge environment. Top sushi chef Amanda Bennett presents intriguing sushi and sashimi from the richly appointed, hand-crafted dining bar, utilizing the finest available Atlantic and Pacific Ocean fishes. From the Grill Side, Head Chef Jamie Caudill presents top quality USDA Prime steaks, chops and grilled or pan seared fishes, followed by house made ‘small batch’ deserts. The restaurant’s elegant, yet comfortable environment showcases hand-crafted wall patterns created by Al McClain, the Master Woodworker from Warren, CT. Advance reservations are not necessary, and the appropriate dress code is resort casual. 4800 First Coast Hwy in the Harris Teeter Shopping Center. (904) 4328681. Open Monday-Saturday. Lunch: Noon-3 and Dinner: 6-9:30 pm. www.ameliacityfoods.com.

Bar Zin ~ Inspired by 30 years in the hospitality industry and numerous trips to Napa and Sonoma, our philosophy at Bar Zin is quite simple: create a fun relaxed upbeat indoor / outdoor atmosphere where friends and families can enjoy creative, fresh American bistro cuisine. In addition, we offer a diverse beverage menu consisting of great wines, local brews, and Saki martinis. Whenever possible, it is our intention to utilize local farmers, local products, and local businesses to create a farm-to-table style menu. Our vision was to design a neighborhood atmosphere where everyone will feel welcome, whether you are enjoying a full meal, appetizers, or just stopping in for a cold beverage; a place that will attract a diverse clientele which in turn makes it a place where everyone will have a relaxing and fun time. www.barzin-bistrowinebar.com. Lunch, dinner, Sunday brunch. Major credit cards. 4924 First Coast Hwy at Palmetto Walk Shopping Village. (904) 310-6620.

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Open 7 days, Mon-Sat L, D, $$$, F. Café Karibo ~ Located on North 3rd St. just off Centre Street in the historic downtown district. It has a cozy interior with a funky, laid-back setting. It’s most striking feature is its naturally shaded outdoor dining patio. Great selection of sandwiches, salads, and soups for lunch. Tasty nightly fresh fish specials, theme nights (Tue: Trivia with Angie. Prizes each night.), and live music in the patio most Friday and Saturday nights. Kid friendly. Vegetarian items on the menu. Open: 11am–9pm Tue thru Sat; Sunday 11am–8pm with lunch menu specials; Mon 11am–3pm. Fresh-brewed beer available in the Café and in the brew pub—The Karibrew—located next door.

Food prices are relatively low-lunch average $10 pp; dinner $20 pp (generous portions).

Le Clos ~ Located in Fernandina’s Historic District, Le Clos serves delicious Provençal dishes, by candlelight and music, in a charming, intimate, 1906 cottage. Patio garden seating available, weather permitting. Eclectic wine list. Monday-Saturday 5:30-9:00 PM. Reservations recommended. 30 South Second Street. (904)261.8100. www.leclos.com. D, $$$, B/W. Crab Trap ~ Nautical decor and friendly service makes for a casual, relaxing atmosphere. Dinner daily offers seafood—fried, grilled, broiled, or blackened—as well as steaks, chicken and oysters year round. Entrees $8.95 $18.95. Call for seasonal hours. Beer, wine, and cocktails.

Family owned and operated since 1979. 31 N 2nd Street, (904) 261-4749. $$$ V/MC/D. David’s Restaurant ~ David’s Restaurant has an amazing steakhouse & seafood menu, upscale atmosphere, and professional service, all for your dining pleasure. Relax in our comfortable leather lounge and peruse the Martini and full bar menu, then enjoy the mouthwatering creations from our outstanding kitchen, including prime steaks, Filet Oscar, and our Signature 16oz. Grilled Ribeye, New York Strip, English Channel Dover Sole, and Salmon & Chilean Sea Bass just to name a few. Our dessert sensation, Chocolate Fondue for Two. The lounge opens at 5 pm and dinner begins at 6 pm in the dining room. Young Adult menu available. Valet parking Fridays & Saturdays. Every Wednesday Night 1 1/4 lb. Maine Lobsters with Potatoes, Seasonable Vegetable & Drawn Butter. Ladies Night on Thursday in the Lounge with Tristan offering 1/2 priced Cocktails & Appetizers. Friday & Saturday with Aaron Bing. All dessert & breads made on premises. Closed on Tuesdays. Reservations highly recommended. 802 Ash Street. (904) 310-6049. Book your reservation 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. $$$, L, D, B/W. Florida House Inn ~ Enjoy Southern Cooking at its finest at Leddy’s Porch Bistro. Menu includes Southern Bistro Salads, Sandwiches, Soups, Buttermilk Fried

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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, $$, F Gourmet Gourmet ~ Gourmet Gourmet is located between The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island and AIP at the historical American Beach entrance, on the corner of Lewis Street and A1A. In addition to our fabulous selections of baked goods, appetizers, salads, & entrées to go, we also serve gourmet coffees/cappuccino/espresso with continental breakfast items, brunch, and lunch everyday. A bistro-style dinner menu is served Monday 8am - 6pm; Tuesday – Friday 8am - 10pm; Saturday 9am - 10pm; Sunday 9am - 4pm. $$, B,L,D. Halftime Sports Bar ~ The place to go to catch the game. Amelia Island’s sports bar. Wings—21 sauces to choose from, burgers, sandwiches and more. Craft beer and specialty wine. Happy Hour weekdays 4-7pm. 2014 Golden Tee, shuffleboard, complimentary Wi-Fi. Trivia Nation every Wednesday 7-9pm.

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) 2778838 and online at www.hanasushifl.com. Give us a try!

You will not be disappointed!

Jack & Diane’s ~ Jack & Diane’s remains the love of the locals for Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner. Come explore “A world of Taste all in one Place” as it is affectionately known by guests from every corner of the globe. At the crossroads of comfort and quest, you will find each dish combines homespun recipes with global influences offering new discoveries in their signature concept of “adventurous dining”. The extensive five page menu presents such a great variety that they created a $5 tasting menu, so you can explore all your cravings at once. This cozy bistro nestled in a historic home circa 1862 offers a fun-loving, unique dining experience in what is now an artists’ sanctuary. Your senses will be filled with sights, sounds and tastes from the world over in this little island gem. Tastes that echo both tradition and adventure, it’s the memories a happy life are made of. www. jackanddianescafe.com Joe’s 2nd Street Bistro ~ Located in historic downtown Fernandina, Joe’s 2nd Street Bistro serves innovative cuisine in a relaxed, island atmosphere. Enjoy fresh seafood, game, and specialty dishes in a charming 1903 home, or outside in a New Orleans-inspired courtyard.

Jacksonville Magazine Top 25. Extensive wine list available. Reservations recommended. Major credit cards.

321-2558. Open seven days. D, $$$.

Kelley’s Courtyard Café ~ The newest addition to Fernandina Beach’s eclectic blend of restaurants. This family friendly Café offers homemade soups, salads and sandwiches in a warm and welcoming courtyard in Historic Downtown Fernandina Beach. On- and off-site catering available. Please come and join us at Kelley’s we’re at 19 S. 3rd Street Fernandina Beach. (904) 432-8213.

La Mancha ~ A Spanish and Portuguese restaurant with a Brazilian flare, blended for savory and bold flavors. We

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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. Open 7 days a week 5-10pm. 2709 Sadler Road. (904) 261-4646. Tues. – Half price sangria, Wed. – Ladies Night – All you can drink sangria, Thurs. – Free dessert, Sunday – All you can eat paella!

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. Historic Downtown Fernandina. 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.

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Paradise Found Take advantage of this rare opportunity to own a Villa on the Intracoastal Waterway. This 3,300 sq. ft. home has a private side court yard, boat slip with boat lift, separate climate controlled storage area, and two-car covered parking. This gorgeous unit was once the model and it has all the “wow”

factor you could imagine, including gas stove, granite counter tops, coffered ceiling in the main living area, travertine floors, and much more. The Landing on Amelia River is a gated complex and also features a pool and summer kitchen area for your enjoyment. Call today for your private showing.

For more information on this exceptional property, contact Terri Tennille with Coldwell Banker The Amelia Group at (904) 415-1002.

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55 Marsh Creek Road Spectacular 3 BR/3 BA with view of the 15th fairway of Oak Marsh golf course. Totally refurbished. All rooms on main level have beautiful refinished hardwood floors. $499,000

3002 Club Villa Recently renovated, 2 BR/2.5 BA townhome villa is located just a short stroll from the beach, pool, or the practice tee. This custom-designed villa has many exceptional features. $198,500

41 Long Point Drive Immaculate 4 BR/4 4 BR/4.5 5 BA home in prestigiouss Long Point. Beautiful marsh views from the screened lanai with pool.

Fireplace, gourmet kitchen and detached 3-car garage. $1,275,000

207/208 Sandcastles Villas Oceanfront 2 BR/2 BA, 1st floor villa.

Views of palm trees, natural dunes, and the beach. Bedrooms each have 2 queen beds, private baths, and patio access. $449,000

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Lot 117 Beach Wood Road Enjoy a serene wooded view from thi this is vacant homesite on Amelia Island Plantation. Near the Omni Hotel, the beach, shopping and dining. $185,000

6546 Spyglass Villa Oceanfront Oceanfront, 3rd floor floor 3 BR/3 3 BA villa with ocean views from all main living areas and all bedrooms. Living room includes extensive built-ins and fireplace. Balcony. $795,000

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904.556.3228 •pdtroxel@msn.com 5 RED MAPLE $869,000 Light filled golf view home on AIP offers 3 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, open and spacious floor plan, private garden off master suite and modern kitchen and baths. Duo master suites on first and second level and oversized garage offer many great storage.

86511 NORTH HAMPTON CLUB WAY $429,000 Pristine home with beautifully landscaped yard offers privacy in the back and golf views from the front. Open and spacious floor plan features 4 bedrooms, 4 baths, bonus room and 44 foot screened porch across back of the house to enjoy year round.

4686 RIGGING DRIVE $829,000 Top flight golf views from this Golfside South home. Airy and bright interior offers great floor plan for entertaining and features 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, main floor master, open and updated kitchen glassed in paver patio and wood floors throughout main floor.

126 SEA MARSH ROAD $500,000 Coastal gem on AIP located on beautiful wooded lot and offering tremendous privacy and a 40 foot deck for entertaining. Light and bright interior features 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths and renovated kitchen with stainless steel appliances and baths and in pristine condition.

96014 BLACKROCK HAMMOCK DRIVE $649,000 Southern charmer with fantastic space and courtyard style heated and screened saline pool. Main house offers 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, additional bonus room and in-law suite and morning kitchen. Casita style pool house with full bath could be 5th bedroom, office, gym or additional living space.

95344 VILLAGE DRIVE $347,500 Marvelous marsh/Intracoastal Waterway views from this custom home in Marsh Lakes. Two decks overlook the marsh and river and provide additional entertaining space. Interior offers 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, exotic wood floors, chef’s kitchen, and main floor master bedroom.

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2734 SEA GROVE LANE Wonderful 3BR/2BA home. Walk to beach. Large kitchen has granite counters, walk-in pantry. Office has built-in desk and bookshelves. Living room opens to covered back porch overlooking screened lanai and pool. MLS#63928 $550,000

5136 SEA CHASE DRIVE 2E BE THE ENVY OF AMELIA ISLAND with this fabulous oceanfront penthouse featuring dramatic soaring ceilings with views over the dunes on South Amelia Island. This private villa in gated Summer Beach is one of only four units with a coveted full-service elevator.

4 bedrooms, 4 full baths will spoil you, including a grand master suite with balcony access, and two secondary suites surrounding the upper loft. Highlighting an all-white kitchen are an ingenious GE induction stove, double wall ovens, copper range hood, 42-inch upper cabinets and granite countertops. This distinctive home is further enhanced by a gas fireplace in the living room, handsome dry bar and wine cooler, and hurricane shutters. From your front door, stroll to Amelia’s pristine shoreline via private beach access with no roads to cross. Community pools & tennis courts on premises. MLS# 63082. $1,180,000 For more photos Text P137448 to 85377.

To schedule your personal tour today, call Claudia Watts with Coldwell Banker The Amelia Group at (904) 556-4000.

3116 MARSH VIEW VILLAS P Panoramic marsh views in gorgeous Amelia Island Plantation! Custom A designed 4 BR/3.5 BA property d with open floor plan and all the w uupgrades you can imagine including a chef’s kitchen! in MLS#60380 $899,000 M

95037 RIVER MARSH TERRACE This 4 BR/2.5 BA home has beautiful views of the marsh and river from almost every room. This lovely home also includes a 2-sided fireplace, large closets, and an extra 450 sq ft workshop/man cave area. MLS#62120 $450,000

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(904) 753-3672 – Cell • (904) 261-0347 – Office 525 Spanish Way W. 3BR home in Isle De Mai. Huge kitchen, split bedrooms, Plantation shutters, screened lanai and lush landscaping. MLS#64067 $399,500

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200 River Oaks Drive Just Reduced! Large, 4BR home w/fenced back yard, new paint and oversized back patio.

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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!

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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 $579,000 and are direct oceanfront.

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WATERFRONT PROPERTY, GOLF HOMES, HISTORIC HOMES, & MORE Deep Water Home on Egan’s Creek Well-built, remodeled custom home with over 3,000 sq. ft. with generous rooms. Kitchen features granite counters, and center island with gas stove top. Extra large master suite overlooks creek.

Living room has hardwood floors, fireplace and Peachtree sliding glass doors, which open to a deck with screened porch and hot tub. Private dock with deeded access. This is navigable water at all tides. #63059 $724,000

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Lagoon Front Villa Amelia Island Plantation villa with tranquil lagoon views from most rooms. An end unit with easy care wood style laminate flooring throughout, double sliders and an enclosed porch for year round use.

The view will captivate you in this affordable resort villa. 2BR/2BA, spacious living areas, grilling patio and good storage. #61955 $265,000

Ocean View House Adorable cottage directly across from beach access. Completely upgraded with short-term rental permit and great rental income.

Huge center island in the kitchen with an extravagant piece of granite for additional dining space as well as prep space. Granite counters in kitchen with tile backsplash.

Baths feature beadboard and granite counters, all tile flooring provides durability and easy care, perfect for beach life. #63521 $372,000

95020 BUCKEYE COURT Located in Amelia National, this 4 BR, 3 BA home has plantation shutters, 12’ trey ceiling, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, and tile floors in major living areas with carpeted bedrooms. The 4th bedroom and bath has its own entry way which is perfect for guests. MLS#63321 $335,000

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Beach Bargain 1922 beach cottage with R-3 zoning and a short-term rental permit being sold with an additional 50 x 100 lot. Beautiful ocean views from this two-story home, which was once part of the historic Lang Cottages. Many possibilities with this property.

Build your dream home on a double lot, renovate the existing home, or use as it is. Spacious rooms and a large deck. #64193 $450,000

86325 MEADOWFIELD BLUFF Meander down to the dock on deep water with 700ft. frontage.

Enjoy the Florida room and screened porch. Open, spacious and split bedroom plan has hardwood floors and tile thoughout with carpeted bedrooms. Large gas fireplace in the great room. Two car garage, carport, and additional shed. MLS#62237 $419,000

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203 Centre St. • Fernandina Beach, FL 32034 KarenWerling@TeamWerling.com • 904.556.9549 www.FindNortheastFloridaHomes.com Waterfront home on .75 acres. Lovely gardens with greenhouse. Spectacular views from almost every room. Beautiful flooring, high ceilings, 3 BR, 2 BA in main house. 2 BR, 1 BA in apt. over garage. Private dock, gorgeous sunsets!

8 MARSH HAWK RD AT AIP • $1,150,000 • 4,348 sq. ft.

• Built on 2 lots on Oak Marsh golf course • 6 BR, 5.5 BA • 24 foot ceiling in living area • Gourmet kitchen • Florida room with breakfast bar • 3 zone heating & cooling system • 3 car garage www.lailyschlegel.remaxagent.com/63391

5425 FLORENCE POINT DR • $885,000 • 3,092 sq. ft.; 4 BR, 2.5 BA • 150’ on marsh and Amelia River • Heated pool and Spa/Hot Tub • 2 car garage • Vaulted ceilings • Loft with breakfast bar • Private screened patio next to Master bedroom www.lailyschlegel.remaxagent.com/63384

1647 SEA DUNES PL • $615,000 • 2 BR, 2 BA • 4th Floor; 1,468 sq. ft. lock-off • Lock-off BR with wet bar • 2 oceanfront decks • Tile floor throughout • Remodeled kitchen and bath • Fully furnished • Best income producing property • Best 2nd home www.lailyschlegel.remaxagent.com/63780

THE VILLAS AT SUMMER BEACH • #370,000 • 3 BR, 3.5 BA • 2,100 sq. ft.

• Master on main floor • Pool front • Walking distance to the beach • 2 car garage • Tile flooring • Gas burning fireplace • Fully and tastefully furnished www.lailyschlegel.remaxagent.com/64131

$650,000 95011 PINEY ISLAND COURT PineyIslandWaterfront.com Private waterfront estate on 1.31 acres. Southern living style 4 BR home with wrap around porch, & hardwood floors. Gourmet kitchen.

Master has French doors to deck & hot tub. Gameroom, 2 car garage & detached 1 car garage. Private dock.

$544,000 75732 CLYDE HIGGINBOTHAM YuleeFloridaHomes.com Located on a cul-de-sac in Arnold Ridge Estates, a small community of only 25 homes.

Enjoy the fireplaced family room or the privately fenced yard with an inground pool.

There are 3 bedrooms, office, breakfast nook, and formal dining room.

$250,000 97078 CHIMNEY RIDGE COURT ArnoldRidgeHomes.com

Homesites & Vacant Land Oceanfront, 75x100 homesite, zoned R-3 for short term rentals $675,000 Piney Island Drive 100x225 cleared homesite, waterfront community $75,000 Gated community, Blackrock hammock, 1.02 acres, all custom homes $83,000 Oyster Bay, gated, pool & tennis. Yacht club membership available $87,000 Island, commercial 6.37 acres, zoned RS-2 for single family homes $569,000 Mainland, 154.25 acres with a 15 acre lake, convenient to Concourse $3,500,000

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LOT 116 KETCH COURT ~ $371,500 Beautiful 2,315 sq ft John Stokes built quality home featuring 3 BR/3.5 BA plan. Great location on a peaceful pond. Steps from the beach...quiet cul-de-sac location.

Optional upgrade package available. Price includes landscaping and security system. Granite, blinds...choose your colors! Lot and Home require separate closings. Lot may be purchased separately. MLS#60820

2053 BEACHWOOD VILLAS ~ $338,900 Two-story townhousestyle villa in Omni Amelia Island Plantation.

Peaceful view over golf course and lake. Use as rental, 2nd home or live here! 3 Bedrooms with ensuites upstairs, living, dining and kitchen are downstairs. Fully furnished. MLS#63937

95210 COOK ROAD ~ $649,900 Private deep water home with pier and dock on Nassau River. Home has been completely renovated: new roof, doors & windows, stucco, paint, ceilings, kitchen cabinets, stainless steel appliances, fans, screening, landscaping, and renovated HVAC. This like-new 2,534 sq.ft. home features spectacular unobstructed river views, constant gentle breezes in a serene and relaxing setting. Full length 60â&#x20AC;&#x2122; x 10â&#x20AC;&#x2122; finished attic/ bonus room and 24' X 12" shed/workshop included.

10-minute boat ride to ICW. Water depth is 22' - 30' at face dock. MLS#62285

2146 CAPE SOUND ~ $349,900 This spectacular 3 story townhouse-style condo features a private elevator.

Upper floor is Master suite with private sitting area and library, 2 guest suites and media area.

Balcony, deck, and private courtyard. Stainless steel, hardwood, tile, granite...beautiful finishes. Dues cover common areas, insurance, maintenance, outside upkeep and contribution to reserve. Walk to beach, shopping, and restaurants. Furniture negotiable. MLS#63340

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“Striving to be the best... when only the best will do” Call Anne Today ~ 904.583.0734 www.annebarbanel.com John T. Ferreira & Son, Inc. 500 Centre Street • Amelia Island

95121 SANDPIPER LOOP

Furnished South End 4 BR/5 BA townhome with ocean views. Three stories with elevator and a magnificent roof top patio overlooking ocean and golf course. Den/office or 5th bedroom on ground floor with patio. Columns & crown molding. Kitchen with granite and large pantry. Butlers pantry off kitchen, plumbed for wet bar. Trey ce ilings in bedrooms. Security and intercom systems. 2 HVAC systems, 1 new in 2013, resurfaced roof top in 2013. Steps from community pool. MLS#63023 $659,000

96195 OYSTER BAY DRIVE

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Stunning custom-built home. Kitchen has fireplace and breakfast nook, granite counters, double ovens, huge walk-in pantry. Great room has fireplace and French doors opening to a 2-level screened porch with summer kitchen overlooking a lake. First floor master has separate sitting area and bath has Jacuzzi tub. Two other bedrooms and bath complete this floor. 2nd floor has guest room & bath plus large bonus room. Paver drive. 3-car garage. Located in gated, yacht club community. MLS#61612 $532,000

96121 LIGHTWIND DRIVE

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Great room features fireplace with custom built-ins and tile floor. Kitchen has granite counters. Master suite features tiled walk-in shower, and his & her closets. Bonus room can be 4th BR. 2nd bedroom has ensuite bath.

12x10 den/office. Backyard designed for entertaining w/red brick pavers, screened lanai & walkway to lake. New 15 Seer AC, H20 heater & water softener in 2014. Gatedameliaweddingsmag.com Community w/swim & tennis. Yacht Club with marina. Club membership transferrable. MLS#63975 $439,000

island entertaining

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holiday cheer A bottle of spirits, champagne, or sparkling wine makes a great gift for friends, family... or yourself!

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’ve decided to give gifts of wine, spirits, and food to everyone on my holiday list this year. People often say that giving wine or spirits is kind of like giving perfume: if you don’t know the personal tastes of the recipient really well, at least they’ll appreciate the thought. But, according to the experts, you never have to worry whether someone will like the bottle you offer if you are giving the best.

When I ask Mitchell Wickless, manager at Five Points Package Store, he suggests purchasing bottle gifts that are a step up from what a friend would normally buy. “If your friend drinks scotch, buy him a bottle of single malt, a well-aged, handcrafted variety,” says Wickless. “For bourbon, choose a true Kentucky variety that meets American spirit requirements. Those will always be welcome gifts and a great addition to one’s home bar collection.”

In addition to gifts of spirits, I like to give champagne and other sparkling wines. True champagne comes from the Champagne region of France, always a perfect holiday gift. My friends love Prosecco as well, an Italian sparkling dry or extra dry white wine. For those with a sweet tooth, Asti is also an Italian wine, low in alcohol, and it is lovely served with dessert.

Holiday time also means it’s time to stock my own home bar, since you never know who is going to stop by for some Christmas cheer. Wickless suggests scotch, whiskey, bourbon, vodka, and gin, plus a few bottles of red and white wine, and some bubbly. But the key to a good bar is also an excellent selection of mixers. He recommends Bloody Mary mix or tomato juice, cranberry juice, club soda, tonic water, Coke, and lots of ice. And since garnishes are what make cocktails special, I’ll make sure I have plenty of olives, cocktail onions, lemons, limes, celery, and the like.

Steven Helmes, a sales representative from Southern Wine and Spirits, suggests new flavors of vodka to give as gifts or to serve at holiday parties. “The liquor companies try to keep it fresh and new. The fun flavors are great. Lots of women won’t drink regular whiskey or plain vodka, but they’ll try a specialty drink,

especially at a holiday gathering.” Helmes recommends Evan Williams Bourbon Egg Nog, and varieties of pumpkin cream liqueur, which can be served over ice, or even in coffee. “Pinnacle Vodka’s unique varieties, like Peach Berry Cobbler, Pumpkin Pie, or Caramel Apple, are excellent choices. Bailey’s Irish Cream or Vanilla Cinnamon is a great addition to a dessert course, and so is brandy and sherry. And women really love dessert martinis!”

“Brand recognition is a good way to shop,” adds Wickless.

“Look for the better brands of spirits, and see what new flavors they have.” Five Points offers spirit tastings throughout the holiday season, and customers are encouraged to call and check out their tasting schedule.

Because I want my guests to drink responsibly, I usually plan on two to three drinks per person, and serve plenty of non-alcoholic beverages for those who don’t drink, or who are the designated drivers. For more information about how to set up the perfect holiday home bar or check out their tasting schedule, call Five Points Package Store at (904) 261-3640.

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