Amelia Islander - December 2013

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Holiday Traditions on Amelia Island

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At this time of year, we like to highlight the various ways that people on Amelia Island celebrate the holidays. In previous years, we have featured sandcastle Santas and Christmas concerts, and the often unsung work that so many on Amelia Island do at Christmas to help the less fortunate share in the joy of the season. Christmas is a time for sharing, and when we give our time and treasure to those in need, we gratefully acknowledge the many blessings we ourselves have received. We feel fortunate to have highlighted the work of organizations such as Joy to the Children, an invaluable group dedicated to ensuring that every child knows the joy of a new toy meant just for them. They, and many others like them, remind us not to get preoccupied with shopping lists and blinking lights, but to keep our focus on the heart of the season.

This year, we went in search of the smaller, personal ways some of our Amelia Island neighbors celebrate the holidays and discovered how little holiday customs that start small can often become meaningful traditions in our holiday celebrations. Some of these traditions involve religious services, where the true meaning of the holiday season is found, and include children’s Christmas pageants, choir concerts, and various other events. In this month’s cover story, Karen Miller writes about a couple of families that have sung in the choir, watched each other’s children in the Christmas play, and enjoyed Christmas Eve dinner together for many years. Karen also found families that enjoy the wonderful tradition of Advent calendars and use them to lead children into sharing with those in need, as well as a couple that mixes Hanukkah and Christmas traditions and a family that finds some treasured time together each year on beautiful Cumberland Island.

Also in this issue, our Island Entertaining offers colonial and Native American dishes that will add great flavors to your holiday table this year, as well as a Fernandina Faces column on Dr. Neal Coleman, a retired cardiologist who is an accomplished artist and supporter of the arts; an article on Omni Amelia Island Plantation Resort’s outstanding tennis program; and much more. Also this month, we are so happy to include a special section on the 2014 Amelia Island Book Festival, scheduled for February, which we hope will serve as a guide to help you celebrate and explore the written word at the festival. This year’s headliner is New York Times bestselling author David Baldacci.

So, however you share the holiday spirit this year, we hope it’s a joyous celebration full of happy memories and meaningful traditions. Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, and Happy New Year from our family to yours!

See you around the island!

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Contributing Writers Dickie Anderson, Theresa Duncan, Jim Ewing, Kate Harris, Nan Kavanaugh, Karen Miller, Betty Morrell, Julie Simmons Contributing Photographers Holly Allain, Pam Bell, Elizabeth Wilkes, David Burghardt, Lynne Taylor, Katrin Bell, William Raser

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DECEMBER 2013 11 Cover Story HOLIDAY TRADITIONS ON AMELIA ISLAND

With joy and a spirit of caring, Amelia Island residents have developed some wonderful traditions to bring the holidays to life, from longstanding family get-togethers and Advent calendars to family getaways on Cumberland Island.

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With a wide range of programs, the Omni Amelia Island Plantation Resort is making Amelia Island a celebrated tennis destination again.

Amelia Island Book Festival Special Section With New York Times bestselling author David Baldacci and Cassandra King, the Amelia Island Book Festival promises an eclectic program and an outstanding roster of authors.

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With great enthusiasm for the arts, Neal Coleman lends his talents to the Amelia Island Chamber Music Festival and the Plantation Artists’ Guild and Gallery.

If you are looking for something special for your holiday table this year, Karen Miller shares some delicious Native American and early colonial recipes.

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ABOUT THE COVER

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

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Galleries & Antiques Amelia’s art galleries & antique stores

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In the Neighborhood Profiles of area businesses and organizations

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Beach Combing Great shopping on Amelia Island

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Maps of the Island and downtown, with telephone numbers

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Tide Table Tides at the Amelia River

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Around Town What’s happening around Amelia Island

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Snapshots Islanders out and about

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In the Garden The new “Chef’s Choice” Rosemary is an outstanding new rosemary with a higher oil content and a robust, spicy flavor.

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Island Home For last year’s Amelia Island Museum’s Holiday Home Tour, Cheryl and Mark Quinlivan’s cozy historic home was beautifully decorated for the holidays.

Christmas trees are spectacularly decorated by designer Brooke Raulerson at Artistic Florist. Photo by Pam Bell Photography.

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Eating Scene Trained at Le Cordon Bleu in Paris, chef/owner Katherine Ewing serves exquisitely prepared Provencal cuisine with style.

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Open House Premium real estate offerings on and around Amelia Island

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Holiday Traditions on Amelia Island

With joy and a spirit of caring, Amelia Island residents have developed some wonderful traditions to bring the holidays to life.

BY KAREN MILLER

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t’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas on Amelia Island! The leftover Thanksgiving turkey has long been consumed, the tree-lighting ceremonies have been held, and the downtown merchants have kicked off the shopping season with their annual pajama party sale. The historic bed & breakfast inns are decorated with garlands and greenery, Salvation Army volunteers are ringing their bells, children are trying their best to be as good as possible, and local businesses are bustling with cheerful shoppers. Churches are preparing for their pageants and special services, and Amelia Islanders are doing what they do best—enjoying their beautiful island paradise.

PHOTOS THIS PAGE COURTESY OF LIZ MCCALL.

FAMILY TRADITIONS

Burns, Roac h, & McCall Fa milies

The Burns, Roach, and McCall families met at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church many years ago. The three families found themselves involved in many of the same activities within the parish, and their children were close in age. The group began a tradition of getting together on the afternoon of Christmas Eve for a simple family dinner, before heading over to St. Peter’s for the Christmas Eve service. That was twenty-five years ago. Back in the early days, Pat Burns worked at St. Peter’s as the parish administrator. Liz and Early McCall sang in the choir with Joanne and Dan Roach. When their children were little, they all participated in the Christmas pageants.

The families would sit together in the sanctuary during the pageant service, then the adults would sing in the choir at other services. Christmas Eve was a busy night for all three families. Their afternoon dinner would give the group a chance to slow down a little, enjoy each other’s warmth and friendship, and share gifts and fond memories. Many times the families would invite others to join the fun. Each year was a little different.

“We always have a simple meal before the services,” said Liz. “We would have soup and salad. We would take a photo of all the kids, and some of all of us together.

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Then we kept the photos in a special photo album.” The three families also exchanged gifts. Joanne Roach made a special pillow for each family each year they were together.

During the holiday season, the families display their pillows, bringing back memories of that year’s Christmas celebration.

But that’s not all the families did for Christmas. Joanne read an article in Guidepost Magazine about a group of women who would act as secret angels, giving small gifts anonymously to people in need. Wanting to share their Christmas joy with others, the three families decided to do a similar project. “We would chose someone we knew who was going through a bad time, somebody in need of some cheer,” said Liz. “The kids loved doing this. They would leave a gift at the person’s doorstep, ring the bell, and run away! Our gifting would begin with a card, explaining to the person what we were doing, then each day for twelve days we would give them a simple gift – a candle, some baked goods, a plant, or a cross for their pocket.” After the families’ children grew up, this tradition was passed on to others who continue the giving.

Jay & Debbie Johnson with Raliehg and Carter.

ADVENT TRADITIONS

Raleigh and Carter showing their Advent calendar.

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PHOTOS THIS PAGE COURTESY JULIE SIMMONS

Advent is observed in the Christian faith as expectant waiting for the celebration of the Nativity of Jesus. One of the many ways that Christians welcome the season is with an Advent calendar. Julie Simmons and her children celebrate Advent with a unique calendar filled with items that teach her young ones about the spirit of giving.

“We came up with some cool things, like service days, where we might bake cookies for an elderly lady in the neighborhood. Another day, the kids sang carols to their great grandmother,” says Julie. “I just love bringing the spirit of Christmas into the Advent exercise, rather than simply filling it with candy and toys.”

Julie’s daughter, Raleigh, does chores all year, saving part of the money, and at Christmas her godparents, Jay and Debbie Johnson, take her shopping for kids who don’t have as much. A few years ago, Raleigh, Jay, and Debbie donated to a children’s Christmas party in Jacksonville. Last year, they found a local family in need, shopped for the kids, and had the gifts anonymously delivered.

Jodi Gibson came up with an interesting Advent calendar that she made using empty toilet tissue rolls wrapped to look like gifts, and in each gift her children would find their “fortune”. “I started last year with an Advent calendar for my three kids that had activities special to each one, instead of buying them candy or gifts,” says Jodi.

PHOTO COURTESY OF JODI GIBSON

Tyler, Sam & Kate Gibson with their “fortune” gifts.

“Some of their fortunes included things like ‘Thirty Minutes of Mommy Time,’ ‘Pick Out Your Favorite Game for the Family to Play,’ ‘Stay Up Thirty Minutes Later Than Normal,’ or ‘You Don’t Have to Make Your Bed or Straighten Up Your Room for the Day.’ I wanted Advent to have a deeper meaning for them beyond just material things. ”

PHOTO COURTESY OF DONNA KAUFMAN

Donna Kaufman lighting the menorah in her home.

MIXING TRADITIONS Mark and Donna Paz Kaufman both grew up in families where religion was important. A married couple who never sought to notice the difference in the way people look or worship, the Kaufmans spend their holidays celebrating the things that we all have in common, as part of the human race.

Mark was raised Jewish, by an adoptive family. His biological parents were Caucasian, though his mother had four more children with an African American man. He was born on the exact day that the State of Israel declared its independence, and celebrated his Bar Mitzvah in Jerusalem thirteen years later. “My Jewish faith was a very important part of my family,” says Mark. Today Mark publishes a monthly email newsletter for the Jewish community of Amelia Island and Nassau County. “We have 165 Jewish families in our group.

But close to 50 percent of those are interfaith families.” The Jewish community gathers for monthly Sabbath services using an unofficial rabbi, a lay person, but observes more formal holidays with retired Rabbi Robert Goodman, who comes to Amelia Island from Jacksonville.

Donna was raised Catholic and remembers her mother always encouraging her to learn about other faiths. “I went to a synagogue as a teenager,” says Donna. “And sometimes I went to Baptist Sunday school with my friends. And I attended summer camp one year at Church of the Nazarene. My mother

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wanted to us to experience all that we could and learn to respect and better understand others.”

Donna and Mark have been married for fourteen years, and have known each other for twenty years. One thing the couple has in common is their ties to Eastern Europe. Both have Polish grandparents, so they love to prepare the traditional foods they grew up with. “Each year, we make latkes (potato pancakes), kolachi (Polish pastries), and pierogis (Polish dumplings),” says Donna. “And we always have seafood for Christmas Eve, as my family did every year, but it’s fresh shrimp now that we’re in Fernandina.”

For Mark, he finds it easy to blend Hanukkah and Christmas with Donna by celebrating each holiday the way it was meant to be celebrated. “What has made it work for us was respecting and enjoying each other’s traditions,” says Mark. During Hanukkah, the Kaufmans light candles on the menorah for the Festival of Lights, the eight-day Jewish tradition that honors the perseverance of Judaism in ancient times after the Temple in Jerusalem had been destroyed by the Syrian-Greek emperor, Antiochus. When the temple was rededicated, there was only enough lamp oil for a single day, but the oil miraculously lasted for eight days. Hanukkah, which means “dedication” in Hebrew, is celebrated by lighting one candle in a menorah for each day of the Festival.

For Christmas, the Kaufmans have hosted a brunch for friends who are not spending the holidays with their own families. “We feel this is a time for peace and joy,” says Donna. “December is a magical season for us.

We are so grateful for our friends, our families, our faith, and what brings us all together.”

Amelia Island resident Marilyn Le May celebrates her holiday on Cumberland Island with her two sons, Walker and Patrick. Walker lives in Pennsylvania and Patrick lives in Washington, D.C. They don’t get to see each other often, so the family trip to Cumberland Island is a special celebration for the Le May family. “This trip is something I look forward to all year long!” exclaims Marilyn. “We take the boat over to Cumberland and head to the Greyfield Inn. When we get to the inn, we pick up our lunches,

Wild horses on Cumberland Island.

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PHOTOS THIS PAGE COURTESY OF MARILYN LE MAY

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Gingerbread Ship at The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island PHOO BY WILLIAM RASER

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complete with backpacks and drinks. Then we get on our bbicycles and head out to the beach for a picnic.”

Along the way, the family may see wild horses, turkeys, and many varieties of birds. The family loves the outdoors, and the serenity and natural beauty of this barrier island is the perfect place for them to reconnect and share quality time during the holidays. After their picnic, the Le Mays ride their bikes to the ruins of Dungeness, the ruined mansion built by Thomas Carnegie and his wife, Lucy.

They try to visit different parts of the island each year.

“There are so many things to see and do on Cumberland.

We can hike or bike, we can walk the beach, or take a tour with a naturalist. Sometimes we visit Plum Orchard, which is decorated for Christmas. Cumberland is a special place for us!”

Amelia Island residents celebrate the season in many ways. Some spend Christmas volunteering for Joy to the Children. Others spend the day on the water. Others sing in the church choir. Many spend Christmas working at our fine resorts, our community hospital, and our local grocery stores. And, no matter how busy we are for the holidays, we always find time for our families and friends. It is a joyous season, a time to reflect on everything that is good in the world, and to appreciate our many blessings. For more information about holiday happenings on Amelia Island, visit www.ameliaisland.com.

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As you walk through the front door of The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island during the holiday season, your senses will be overwhelmed with the sights, sounds, and smells of childhood as you stand before a 17-foot Gingerbread Pirate Ship, complete with pirate characters sculpted from chocolate. The S.S. Ginger Amelia is inspired by the Mexican Congress, the vessel of privateer Luis Aury, who ruled Amelia Island briefly in the nineteenth century.

The gingerbread pirate ship features an edible gingerbread cannon armed with chocolate cannonballs and a chest filled with candied treasure. Festive garland hangs from the elegant ceiling, and the sounds of holiday songs play throughout the lobby. In the courtyard, thousands of gleaming lights twinkle on a 40 foot Christmas tree. It is a spellbinding scene that captures the heart of holiday tradition.

“Holiday tradition,” says General Manager, James E. McManemon, “is what grandparents and parents want a child to experience, and every child remembers their first Ritz-Carlton Santa’s Storybook Tea, the desserts at Santa’s Holiday Dinner, and taking family pictures in front of the pirate

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The Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra is taking its stars on tour. The first stop of this “Stars of the Symphony” showcase concert will take place at First Baptist Church of Fernandina Beach on Thursday, January 16, 2014 at 8 pm.

Hosted by ARIAS (Amelia Residents In Action for the Symphony), the concert features the orchestra’s principal musicians as soloists. Resident Conductor Michael Butterman has selected a program offering variety and virtuosity, including a jazzy clarinet concerto by the famous bandleader Artie Shaw, performed by Fernandina’s own Peter Wright.

Soloists also include Concertmaster Philip Pan in Sarasate’s “Gypsy Airs” showpiece, Principal Trombonist Jeffrey Peterson in a concerto inspired by the trombone section of Copenhagen’s Casino Theatre Orchestra, and Principal Flutist Les Roettges in a work by Jon Lord, the original keyboard player of legendary heavy metal band Deep Purple.

Glinka’s spirited “Russlan and Ludmilla Overture” and Rimsky-Korsakov’s dynamic “Capriccio Espagnol” round out the program. The event is a unique opportunity for residents to experience the Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra right here in their own community.

For more information, call the JSO box office at (904) 354-5547.

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A grant from the Jacksonville Jaguars Foundation is making it possible for teens to learn life skills in a new way. In Search of Me Café is an innovative program at the Elizabeth F. Correll Teen Center in Brunswick, Georgia, that helps teens address problems, communicate thoughts and ideas, and seek peer support for issues such as bullying, peer pressure, self esteem, substance abuse, and more. “Through our JAGS Teen Talk program, the Jaguars Foundation promotes venues such as In Search of Me Café that support teens in making positive choices that lead to success,” says Peter M. Racine, president of the Jacksonville Jaguars Foundation.

“We feel the best way to help teens manage their problems and prepare for focused, productive, and fulfilling lives is to provide them with age-specific, peer-to-peer methods for helping themselves,” says Stan Cottle, founder and director of In Search of Me, Inc. Both Nassau Boys & Girls Clubs feature the In Search of Me Café program, as well as an international school in Hong Kong, with programs in more U.S. cities coming soon. Teens who use the In Search of Me Café program learn how to approach difficult issues by asking questions and using the program’s content and resource links to discover they have the power to solve their own problems. For more information, visit www.insearchofmecafe.org.

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he Blue Door Artists are a unique collective of local, contemporary artists located in historic downtown Fernandina Beach. Unlike a traditional gallery, the Blue Door Artists are working studio artists who rent work space and actively create art at the Blue Door. They pride themselves on featuring some of the island’s finest selection of original art in a variety of media and genres to suit the taste and budget of all art collectors, who come from around the world to seek out their gallery.

The nine artists featured at the gallery include Sharon Haffey, Sharon Badenoch, Suzanne Batchelor, Theresa Daily, Liz Dion, Lynette Holmes, Casey Matthews, Georganna Mullis, and Carol Sprovtsoff. The group established themselves in 2005, and, in 2007, the artists opened their studios on a fulltime basis. They pool their resources to run the studios and gallery.

The public is welcome to visit the gallery and watch the artists go through the creative process, and December is a wonderful time to visit, as most of the

artists have produced special items for holiday gift-giving. Some of these include holiday greeting cards, smaller paintings, bags, scarves, jewelry, and more. Visitors to the gallery get a preview of the artwork when walking up the stairs to the gallery, as each artist has painted a stair in their own particular style.

Once a month, The Blue Door Artists are open until 8 p.m. for Amelia Island’s festive Second Saturday Artrageous Artwalk. In addition to enjoying wine and hors d’oeuvres, visitors can speak to the talented Blue Door artists, who work with various media, including oil, acrylics, and water colors, plus pottery, glass jewelry, and even textiles.

The Blue Door Artists are a walkup gallery located on Centre Street between Amelia Island Coffee and Go Fish. Look for the crazy, colorful stairs.

They are open Monday - Saturday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, call (904) 491-7733 or visit www. bluedoorartists.com to view the artists’ personal web sites.

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

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PHOTOS BY WILLIAM RASER

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tacye Lusk and Tom Hughes met at a Cinco de Mayo party many years ago. She was an independent software writer, and he was a sales representative with Trane Air Conditioning.

They fell in love, and soon realized they wanted to open a business together. One evening with friends and family, Stacye and Tom were discussing various business ideas over dinner and red wine. Toward the end of the evening, Tom stood up to brush his mother’s hair. “That’s it!” everyone exclaimed. “The island needs a luxury day spa!”

Neither Stacye nor Tom knew anything about cosmetology or running a salon, but the two immediately set out to learn everything they could about the business. Tom audited cosmetology school, and he and Stacye toured the Southeast interviewing as many salon owners as they could. They called their salon “Magna’s” (Latin for “magnanimous”), which also happened to be the model name of Tom’s motorcycle.

Magna’s just celebrated their thirteenth birthday, and Tom and Stacye love their work. “We do massages, facials, nails, and hair,” says Tom. “We are 90 percent local business, and 10 percent tourism. And 40 percent of our clientele are men.” Magna’s is an Aveda Concept salon with 19 employees. “We started our American dream over dinner, and probably too much red wine,” laughs Tom. But he attributes their success to hard work and consistency. A favorite saying of Tom’s is “under promise and over deliver,” and that’s what keeps customers coming back. For more information, call (904) 321-0404 or visit www.magnasalon.com.

errie Sell and her husband moved to Fernandina Beach from Jacksonville fourteen years ago. Jerrie had always wanted to open a boutique store, and when it finally came together, the concept was actually inspired by her husband. The couple opened Debonair four years ago, bringing to Amelia Island a terrific selection of designer purses, bags, and jewelry, and Jerrie keeps busy searching out the latest trends for the shop. “I am always on the lookout for that one-of-a-kind item that ladies will just fall in love with,” says Jerrie. “I find things that I’m sure will bring a smile to someone’s face!”

Debonair carries bags that cannot be found anywhere else, and Jerrie buys only one of each style. That means if you purchase a bag at Debonair, you won’t see someone on the street carrying the same bag. “I used to wonder why there were so many styles and colors and designs of handbags and jewelry,” says Jerrie. “But now I realize that each woman is different, and we like to change the way we look.”

Debonair carries bags by Bramin, Hobo, CMD, and more. They also have an enormous selection of Brighton jewelry, plus jewelry bags, leather cleaner, scarves, and gifts. “I have a shop I’m very proud of,” says Jerrie. “I travel to Atlanta and New York to get the latest fashions. I want my customers to be satisfied with their purchases, and to feel welcome when they come in.” For more information, call (904) 261-6993 or visit Debonair’s Facebook page to check out their latest specials and sales.

Magna’s— A Full Body Salon

Tom Hughes and Stacye Lusk

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beach combing Splendid Service Entertaining family and friends is one of the pleasures of the holiday season, and this Mud Pie large crab pasta serving bowl ($39) makes it easy to spread the joy. It also makes a great gift! Available with lots of other great gift items at Miss Twitty’s, 97 Amelia Village Circle at The Shops of Amelia Island Plantation. (904) 261-2333.

Posh Periwinkle Jewelry is a favorite holiday gift, and this periwinkle necklace and earring set by Barlow ($26.95) is sure to make someone on your list happy. Jewelry, clothing, and other great gift items can be found at Heron’s Swim & Sport, 4924 First Coast Highway, Palmetto Walk Shopping Village. (904) 261-3636.

Champion Chews While you’re shopping for that perfect something for every person on your holiday list, you’ll also find a great variety of Go Dog plush chew toys for your pampered pooch ($11.99 to $17.99), and lots of fun gifts for furry friends, at Redbones Gourmet Dog Bakery & Boutique, 809 South Eighth Street. (904) 321-0020.

Magnificent Menagerie These beautiful glass animals are hand-blown by a single artist and sculpted as color is added simultaneously. Each piece is of a single piece of glass. The giraffe ($49) and the rooster ($39) are among many animals available. You’ll find these and lots of wonderful holiday finds at Hunt’s Art & Artifacts, 316-C Centre Street. (904) 261-8225.

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Tennis Anyone?

The Omni Amelia Island Plantation Resort is steadily making Amelia Island a celebrated tennis destination once again.

BY DICKIE ANDERSON

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Drysdale sits comfortably on the terrace outside the Omni Amelia Island Plantation Tennis Center’s pro shop on a sunny afternoon. As some of the participants in a scheduled clinic came off the court, he greets them with his characteristic wide smile. His casual style belies his amazing career. Drysdale appreciates the history of the picturesque, oak-canopied courts.

Legends of tennis have played on the courts, including Martina Navratilova, the Williams sisters, Andre Agassi, Chris Evert, and Maria Sharapova. “Amelia Island offers one of the best places to come and play tennis, with its beautiful clay courts, amazing beaches, and interesting historic district. It is one of my favorite places to come and teach,” he shares.

PHOTO COURTESY OF OMNI AMELIA ISLAND PLANTATION RESORT

Scott Colebourne (right) and Sal Barbaro

PHOTO BY WILLIAM RASER

ecognizing the island’s rich history and its dedication to tennis, the Omni Amelia Island Plantation Resort has once again made Amelia Island a sought-after tennis destination. The resort’s tennis program has been rated the No. 1 adult tennis camp in the country by the website Tennis Resorts Online, the No. 2 tennis resort on Florida’s East Coast, and a Top 50 Tennis Resort by Tennis Magazine.

Who better to coordinate this celebrated program than Cliff Drysdale, one of the game’s greatest players? The gracious Drysdale is a frequent visitor to the tennis center, where he coordinates successful programs for individuals, couples, families, and team groups. Programs include adult camps, ladies retreats, junior camps, private lessons and clinics, local, junior, and USTA professional tournaments.

Drysdale was a member of the esteemed “Handsome Eight” signed by Lamar Hunt of the WCT in 1967 at its inception. He was a popular choice to be the first president of the Association of Tennis Professionals in 1972. In 1998, Drysdale won the USTA’s William M. Johnston Award for contributions to men’s tennis.

Drysdale was elected to the International Tennis Hall of Fame in 2013. Perhaps, most impressively, Drysdale has been one of the game’s foremost television commentators since the late seventies, and has been “the voice” of tennis on ESPN since 1979.

For three decades, people flocked to the WTA’s Bausch & Lomb Championship on Amelia Island. Changes in the WTA’s schedule in 2011 did not allow an Amelia Island stop on the scheduled circuit, and the popular tournament became history. It is doubtful a tournament of that caliber will return to the island, but the Omni courts are hosting plenty of highly competitive events again, including USTA Women’s Tennis Championship, Amelia Island Men’s Futures, Racquet Wars (adult recreation tournament), Junior Team Tennis Challenge, USTA League Regionals, and USTA Husband-Wife Clay Court Nationals.

Drysdale is proud of the team that has been established at the Omni Amelia Island Plantation Cliff Drysdale Tennis Center. Scott Colebourne, Director of Tennis, came from Stratton Mountain Resort in Vermont, where he coordinated a Drysdale program. A talented player and teacher, he was ranked in the collegiate top five in his native New Zealand and was an All-American at Vincennes University in Indiana. He is joined by four teaching professionals, and as many as six in the spring and fall seasons. “Our goal is to make Amelia Island the No. 1 tennis destination in the country, and I believe we’re making progress towards that every day.”

For more information about Omni Amelia Island Plantation Tennis Center classes, teams for adults of all levels, or camps and clinics for juniors and adults, call (904) 277-5151 or visit www.AmeliaIslandTennis.com.

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

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

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

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Watch nature unfold as you Segway from the beach to a primitive maritime forest. Guides will interpret this fascinating plant and wildlife habitat. No experience necessary. Easy-to-learn instructions given before every excursion. Riders’ minimum age is 13 years; maximum weight is 260 lbs. Three tours daily, Sunday through Friday at 9 and 11 a.m., and 2 p.m. For more information, call (904) 251-9477 or visit their website at www.EcoMotionTours.com.

This event will feature five beautifully restored vintage homes located in Fernandina Beach’s Historic District. Each of the homes will be open to the public for the very first time. The Holiday Home Tour will showcase homes decorated by professional florists and designers. Trolley service will transport guests to each of the homes.

Tickets are $25 in advance, and $30 the day of.

For more information, call the Amelia Island Museum of History at (904) 261-7378.

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DECEMBER 14 Second Saturday Artrageous Artwalk A free event on the second Saturday each month in Historic Downtown Fernandina Beach from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Thirteen participating galleries offer a diverse selection of art. For information, call (800) 226-3542, or visit ameliaisland.com.

Sponsored by Redbones Dog Bakery and Boutique and Nassau County Humane Society, this annual event gives pet owners a chance to show off their furry friends. For more information, call (904) 321-0020 or visit www.redbonesbakery.com.

DECEMBER 7 Breakfast with Santa

DECEMBER 1, 5-8, 12-14 Fruitcakes at Amelia Community Theatre A holiday comedy by Julian Wiles, Fruitcakes is a celebration of small-town life where traditions are honored and local eccentrics are embraced.

Shows at 8 p.m., except for December 1 and 8, show starts at 2 p.m. Tickets are $20 for adults, $10 for students through college. Visit www.ameliacommunitytheatre.org or call (904) 261-6749 to purchase tickets.

DECEMBER 5 Light Up a Life Take Stock in Children presents a benefit event featuring dinner, wine, cash bar, and silent auction at the Omni Amelia Island Plantation.

Tickets are $75 per person. For more information, call (904) 548-4464 or visit www.takestocknassau.org.

DECEMBER 4, 18 Amelia Island Lighthouse Tours Guided tours of the lighthouse are held the first and third Wednesdays of every month at 10 a.m.

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

Bring the kids to have breakfast with Santa at the Main Stage Lobby at the Amelia Community Theatre. Event begins at 9 a.m. A professional photographer will take photos and each child will get a free photo with Santa. Music, Christmas show, holiday decorations and surprises. Tickets are $20. For information, call the box office at (904) 261-6749.

DECEMBER 7, 8 Holiday Encampment at Fort Clinch State Park The Fort’s monthly Living History event decorates for the holidays. Volunteers in Civil War-era attire portray daily life at the fort as it was in 1864. Soldiers answer questions about being stationed at Fort Clinch, while visitors tour the fort and grounds. Fees include the $6 per vehicle park entrance fee, plus $2 per person Fort admission. For more information, call 277-7274, or visit the website at www.floridastateparks.org/fortclinch.

DECEMBER 7, 14, 21, 28 Amelia Farmers’ Market Mingle with local farmers and business owners to find farm-direct fruits and vegetables, organic products, specialty foods, gourmet baked goods, plants, and more. The market is now located at The Shops at Omni Amelia Island Plantation.

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

DECEMBER 12 Women, Wealth & Wine An informal group of women who meet to discuss financial and related issues affecting us

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DECEMBER 14 Gallery Reception Seventh Street Gallery presents Fusion 2013 Holiday Gift Show, featuring Ann Kemp and Denise Murphy. The show opens at noon on December 7, with the reception held on December 14 from 5 to 8 p.m. at 14 South 7th Street in downtown Fernandina Beach. The gallery will be open during the week until December 24. As this is a historic property, it is not handicap accessible. For more information, call (904) 432-8330.

DECEMBER 20 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.

DECEMBER 21 Annual Lighted Holiday Parade Downtown Fernandina Beach sparkles for the holidays with Amercia’s Youth 11th Annual Lighted Christmas Parade, 6 p.m. Parade begins and ends at Central Park. For more information, contact Vernetta Spaulding, (904) 261-0801, ext. 202, or John Gilbert Sr., (904) 624-5383.

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mbracing his love of life and enthusiasm for the arts, Dr H. Neal Coleman shares his talents generously. His love and commitment to the Amelia Island Chamber Music Festival is clear to all who know him. After attending one of the festival’s first exploratory concerts more than ten years ago, he and his wife, Imogene, were quick to step up and volunteer.

For the festival’s first two years, the music-loving couple coordinated the green room for each performance, ensuring that the performers received the best in Amelia Island hospitality. In addition, they have sponsored some of the magical candlelight concerts at Ft. Clinch State Park. Active in the Amelia Plantation Chapel, Coleman and his wife were instrumental in coordinating performances there in one of the island's most beautiful sanctuaries. (He even shares his own talents as a faithful singer in the chapel's church choir.) In addition to being AICMF chairman of the board, he has served as festival coordinator, working closely with Christopher Rex, the festival's general and artistic director, as well as the board, in securing pianos, artist contracts, publicity and marketing, housing, fundraising, and anything else the festival needed.

Born in Fort Deposit, Alabama he was delivered by his grandfather, for whom he is named. He met his wife, Imogene, while both were attending the University of Alabama. After receiving his medical degree at Alabama, he completed an internship and medical residency at Yale. He served at the National Heart Institute in Bethesda, Maryland as a Senior Investigator and next as a staff cardiologist at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. The couple settled in Hinsdale, Illinois, where Coleman enjoyed a successful cardiology practice for 30 years before retirement on Amelia Island.

Like many in their retirement years, the Colemans have explored their creative side and are active in the Plantation Artists’ Guild and Gallery. Since 2008, the Plantation Artists' Guild and Gallery has been supporting and encouraging its artist members to sell their art and interact with fellow artists and the public. Coleman started painting in 2000. “I always wanted to try it and never had time. I saw a notice in the paper that the Amelia Arts Academy was offering classes.” He credits Bill Maurer, talented watercolorist and popular teacher, for encouraging him. It must have been contagious, because Imogene Coleman joined her husband, developing her own passion for painting. Imogene has served as president and treasurer of the gallery.

Coleman and festival volunteers are working hard on the Amelia Chamber Music Festival schedule for the coming year.

The festival's Winterfest is scheduled for February 27-March 2, which will include five concerts. As is traditional, the intimate concerts will be offered at a variety of venues, including many of island's churches, as well as Sliders Seaside Grill. The festival continues in the spring with its usual stellar line-up of concerts, which always offers something to tempt every music lover.

For those involved in the very early days of the festival, it is hard to believe that the years have flown by in a flurry of beautiful music from some of the world's most talented musicians, creating a truly world-class event. At the front line of those volunteers from day one? Imogene and Neal Coleman.

For information on the AICMF, visit www.aicmf.com.

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e have had some terrific fall weather, and now it is time to get ready for the Christmas holidays. Gift giving can be a challenge when finding the right gift for the gardener in your life. Gift certificates to a nursery, book store, or garden center are perfect fo that hard to buy for gardening friend.

One of the new plants in the Southern Living collection is the “Chef’s Choice” Rosemary (Rosemary officinalis – Roman Beauty). This new rosemary was specially selected because of its higher oil content and spicy flavor. It has a compact mounding habit, making it ideal for container, herb, and kitchen gardens. In the spring, violet-blue flowers emerge on the evergreen plant, which is hardy to 10 degrees F. You can use this plant as a border, mass planting, groundcover, or container planting. Water this plant well before planting in well-drained garden soil. You do not need to prune this plant unless you want to shape it.

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Inventor Buddy Lee continues to breed new “Encore” Azaleas with improved characteristics, such as increased cold-hardiness. The following four new varieties should be available now in your local nursery or garden center. Autumn Ivory is a compact grower, over 2 feet high and 3 feet wide, which bursts with huge quantities of bright white flowers in spring, summer, and fall. Its dwarf size makes Autumn

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Ivory one of the best Encore Azaleas for containers and foundation plantings.

Another dwarf is Autumn Sunburst, one of the newest Encore Azaleas. It is a bright highlight for the garden, growing compactly to 3 feet in height and over 3 feet in width. The blooms are more than 2 inches across. Autumn sunburst blooms profusely in spring, summer, and fall. Its unique blooms are coral pink with white ruffled edges that stand out against the dark green foliage.

Autumn Jewel grows to 4 feet in height and 4 feet in width, with blooms 2 inches wide. This Azalea provides landscape color year-round with its pink blooms in spring, summer and fall, and attractive purple winter foliage It is very cold hardy. The Autumn Lily is robust and upright with deep green foliage.

It is another cold hardy Encore, and it produces white bloom 3 inches across with an occasional single purple stripe.

Its strong growth and profuse blooms make it a perfect plant for mass plantings and foundation planting.

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very year, Amelia Island eagerly awaits the Amelia Island Museum of History’s Holiday Home Tour, which features five beautifully restored homes in the Historic District. The home tour annually draws over 1,000 visitors, who enjoy peeking into some of the island’s most beautiful and interesting houses, which are stylishly decorated for the holidays by local professionals. This year’s tour, held on December 6 & 7, offers a variety of houses to explore, all with wonderful stories.

One of the houses showcased on last year’s Home Tour was the home of Cheryl and Mark

Quinlivan, who graciously offered their house when one of the scheduled houses had to drop out.

The gray-blue house, located at 123 South 6th Street, was built in 1903 and features unique doublegalleried wrap-around porches.

Like similar porches in Charleston, South Carolina, the wrap-around porches guarantee a breeze. Like many older homes in the historic district at one time, it operated as a boarding house with separate stairs climbing to the second floor.

The Quinlivens spend six months a year on Amelia Island in their charming cottage on South 6th Street. The other six

Top: The front parlor is home to the family Christmas tree, complete with collected and treasured ornaments.

Below: The diagonal fireplace, with its distinctive tile surround, is typical of many homes in Amelia Island’s Historic District. The emphasis is traditional as the Quinlivan’s incorporate holiday decorations throughout the house.

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Below right: Often the heart of the house, the kitchen is centered around the Heartland reproduction white enamel stove and refrigerator. Classic white cupboards complement the enamel appliances. The kitchen was renovated in 2002.

Bottom left: Virginia Powel of The Plantation Shop decorated the home and selected elegant angels for the dining table centerpiece.

months are spent in their condo in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. Their property in New Hampshire dates back to 1848, so it is clear the couple appreciates historic properties.

They first found Amelia Island in 2002. Cheryl was attending a meeting at The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island, and the couple decided to take a long walk down the beach, ending up at Main Beach. They then walked across the island and into downtown Fernandina Beach. Like many first-timers to the island, they fell in love with the charm of the island’s Historic District.

Their home was built by George A. Latham. The lot was purchased from the city for $6.47. The house had several different owners until George Washington Boring purchased it in 1921.

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It would stay in that family for 46 years.

The Quinlivans purchased the home in 2002 and began their renovations. They added a metal roof, totally renovated the bathrooms and kitchen, and repaired windows and wood supports. The result is a cozy, welcoming home conveniently located in the lovely Historic District. Like many houses of its period, it has a series of small rooms, each with its own purpose.

Of special interest is the home’s kitchen.

Like works of art, the white enamel stove and refrigerator are reproductions made

by Heartland and, although state-of-theart and fully functional, have a charming, antique look.

The Amelia Island Museum Holiday Home Tour Committee matches an island decorator or florist to each of the homes featured on the tour.

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The Quinlivans were pleased to work with Virginia Powell of The Plantation Shop, which has participated in the annual home tour since its inception. Powell added very traditional touches to each of the rooms. Angels took center stage in the dining room, which complemented its inviting holiday décor.

During last year’s tour, the Quinlivans received a surprise call from one of the tour’s volunteers to report that the granddaughter and great-granddaughter of George Washington Boring had toured the house and were eager to meet them. Once they got together, other local family members were identified, which helped the Quinlivans learn more about the house they treasure so much. Like voices from Christmases gone by, the Boring family brought the past to life with stories from the house’s early years, providing the Quinlivans some extra special holiday magic.

Cheerful bedrooms offer cozy hospitality to guest and family, especially during the holidays. Each room offers personal touches that give the sleeping rooms their own special personality. Pastel and subtle colors are used in each of the bedrooms.

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Le Clos

RESTAURANT

Trained at Le Cordon Bleu in Paris, chef/owner Katherine Ewing serves exquisitely prepared Provençal cuisine with style.

BY KAREN MILLER • PHOTO BY WILLIAM RASER

I

always get a bit giddy when I know I’m going to have dinner at Le Clos. The only French restaurant on Amelia Island, Le Clos serves delicious Provençal dishes by candlelight in a charming, intimate 1906 cottage. Their front porch and courtyard offer dining outside, as well, but I have a favorite table by the window that I prefer, so when I took my friend Bruce to Le Clos recently, that’s exactly where we sat.

Chef/Owner Katherine Ewing received full degrees in both cuisine and pastry from Le Cordon Bleu and L’Ecole de Gastronomie Francaise Ritz-Escoffier, Paris, and trained at The Ritz Hotel in Paris. Restaurant manager Julie Bundy is a skilled sommelier, and along with the impeccable staff at Le Clos, dining at the restaurant is always a wonderful experience.

I love to let Julie choose the wine for my menu choices because she’s the expert. For our first course, Bruce and I had Escargot, and Julie brought us each a glass of La Fleur dAmelie, a white Bordeaux from France. The half-dozen snails are baked in garlic butter with parsley, and served with a crusty baguette. They are presented in individual tiny pots—quite a nice appearance, and I love to use the bread to soak up all those wonderful juices.

For our entrees, I wanted to try the Pan Seared Diver Scallops. For Bruce, Julie highly recommended Bistro Steak Au Poivre. For our wines, I had a glass of Waiaru River Sauvignon Blanc from New Zealand, and Bruce, Au Bon Climat Pinot Noir, a California wine. Here is where Le Clos really shines. The scallops were perfectly cooked, with a nice sear on the outside.

They are served with pasta, fresh herbs, and baby leaf spinach, and finished with a citrus buerre blanc and tomato concasse.

My favorite part of French dining is the focus on sauces and the way they are prepared. This dish is one of my favorites. The steak was thinly sliced and served with an amazing mushroom sauce with roasted shallots, pomme frites, and delicately steamed julienned vegetables, zucchini and carrots. He and I sampled each other’s dishes and wines, but Bruce was eager to return to his steak dish and eat every bite.

For our dessert, Bruce and I decided to share a slice of Gateau Au Chocolat, a dense and delicious chocolate cake served with Crème Anglais, a rich and smooth custard sauce.

Julie suggested we try a glass of red wine with our chocolate dish, and it was just right. Although I am often drawn to a sweeter dessert wine at the end of a meal, this lovely Cheval Noir from St. Emilion really brought out the flavor of the chocolate with every sip. Remarkable!

The menu items at Le Clos are prepared carefully and presented beautifully, with an emphasis on local seafood and the freshest ingredients they can offer. An eclectic wine list offers the perfect accompaniment for every menu selection. Le Clos’ cozy cottage with cheery flowering baskets make it hard to pass by the restaurant without stopping to check the menu and make a reservation. Le Clos hosts many private affairs, like rehearsal dinners and birthday parties, and it is suggested that diners make their holiday reservations early. For more information, call (904) 261-8100.

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dining out

Amelia Islander

dining guide

Fine Sushi & Sashimi Market Special Grilled Selections Open Daily from Noon - 9 pm.

Harris Teeter Shopping Center 4800 First Coast Hwy., Suite 120

(904) 432-8681 29 South ~ This eclectic bistro has it all; great ambiance, fantastic food, an extensive wine list and reasonable prices. The menu can best be described as traditional world cuisine with modern, whimsical twist, where award-winning executive chef and owner Scotty Schwartz paints a playground for the palette.

Choose from entrees including: lobster corn dogs with spicy horseradish ketchup spiked with ketel one vodka, seared scallops on green tea smoked thai curry nage topped with crispy calamari straws, and sweet tea brined smithfield farm pork chop on macaroni gratin with warm blackberry preserves. 29 South also features grilled pizzas, sandwiches, and nightly specials. 29 South Third Street, Historic Downtown, (904) 277-7919, www.29southrestaurant.com.

Bar Zin ~ Inspired by 30 years in the hospitality industry and numerous trips to Napa and Sonoma, our philosophy at Bar Zin is quite simple: create a fun relaxed upbeat indoor / outdoor atmosphere where friends and families can enjoy creative, fresh American bistro cuisine.

In addition, we offer a diverse beverage menu consisting of great wines, local brews, and Saki martinis. Whenever possible, it is our intention to utilize local farmers, local products, and local businesses to create a farm-to-table style menu. Our vision was to design a neighborhood atmosphere where everyone will feel welcome, whether you are enjoying a full meal, appetizers, or just stopping in for a cold beverage; a place that will attract a diverse clientele which in turn makes it a place where everyone will have a relaxing and fun time. www.barzin-bistrowinebar.com. Lunch, dinner, Sunday brunch. Major credit cards. 4924 First Coast Hwy at Palmetto Walk Shopping Village. (904) 310-6620.

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

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

Monday through Saturday, join us for lunch, and try Bonito’s popular Bento lunch box. Our full bar, eclectic menu, and unique atmosphere will provide a new twist to your normal lunch or dinner routine. 614 Centre St. 261-0508. www.bonitogrillandsushi.com Lunch: MonFri 11:30am-2:30pm, Sat. 12:00-2:30pm, Dinner: 7 days, 5:30-9:30pm V/MC/AE. Brett’s Waterway Cafe ~ The only restaurant on the island where you can dine overlooking the Intracoastal Waterway, Brett’s offers a wide choice of seafood, chicken and beef with daily specials both at lunch and dinner.

The view of the water, the impeccable service and the refined ambiance will enhance your dining pleasure. The

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

Ask a local. www.SlidersSeaside.com 1998 South Fletcher Avenue •Amelia Island 904.277.6652

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Open every evening from 5pm to 10pm 510 South 8th St • Fernandina Beach 904.277.8797 “Where Friends and Flavors Come Together” www.AmeliaIslander.com

Bingo Mondays / Trivia Tuesdays / Poker Wednesdays Indoor and Outdoor Dining • Daily Specials & Entertainment Tons of TV’s for your Sporting needs!

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

Eclectic wine menu.

Reservations recommended.

LE CLOS RESTAURANT 20 South Second Street

904-261-8100 www.leclos.com

OPEN DAILY DINE IN OR TAKE OUT

710 Centre Street 904.321.0409

lunch ~ tues - sat 11:30 - 2 lunch/brunch ~ sun 11:30 - 2 happy hour ~ tues - sat 4 - 6 dinner ~ tues - sat 5:30 - 10 4924 ½rst coast hwy • 904.310.6620 www.barzin-bistro-winebar.com palmetto walk shopping village 50 AMELIA ISLANDER MAGAZINE • DECEMBER 2013

large rectangular bar overlooking the Fernandina Harbor Marina is a pleasant place to enjoy a drink. Open seven days. At the marina on Front Street. 261-2660. Open 7 days, Mon-Sat L, D, $$$, F. Café Karibo ~ Located on North 3rd St. just off Centre Street in the historic downtown district. It has a cozy interior with a funky, laid-back setting. It’s most striking feature is its naturally shaded outdoor dining patio. Great selection of sandwiches, salads, and soups for lunch.

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

Vegetarian items on the menu. Open: 11am–9pm Tue thru Sat; Sunday 11am–8pm with lunch menu specials; Mon 11am–3pm. Fresh-brewed beer available in the Café and in the brew pub—The Karibrew—located next door. Food prices are relatively low-lunch average $10 pp; dinner $20 pp (generous portions).

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

Family owned and operated since 1979. 31 N 2nd Street, 261-4749. $$$ V/MC/D. David’s Restaurant ~ David’s 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. Executive Chef Carey Todd and Sous Chef Wesley Cox offer mouthwatering creations, along with prime steaks, Filet Oscar, and our Signature 20 oz. Grilled Ribeyes, English Channel Dover Sole, Maine Lobster, Chilean Sea Bass, and a true Surf & Turf.

Desserts & breads are made on premises. Open 7 days.

The lounge opens at 5 pm and dinner begins at 6 pm in the main dining room. Young Adult menu available. No high chairs or boosters. Valet Parking Friday & Saturday.

Ladies Night on Thursday with Gabriel Arnold, Friday & Saturday with Aaron Bing. Call for current entertainment. Reservations highly recommended. 802 Ash Street. (904) 310-6049. Book your reservation online at www.AmeliaIslandDavids.com.

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

Reservations recommended. All major credit cards. Open 7 days. 261-7700. 22 South 4th Street. $$$, L, D, B/W. Florida House Inn ~ Enjoy Southern Cooking at its finest at Leddy’s Porch Bistro. Menu includes Southern Bistro Salads, Sandwiches, Soups, Buttermilk Fried Chicken, Collard Greens, Smoked Gouda Mac and Cheese, Fried Shrimp Po Boys, and much more.

Black Board specials daily. The Florida House Inn is located just off Centre Street in the historic district

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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, $$, F Gourmet Gourmet ~ Gourmet Gourmet is located between The Ritz-Carlton and AIP at the historical American Beach entrance, on the corner of Lewis Street and A1A. In addition to our fabulous selections of baked goods, appetizers, salads, & entrées to go, we also serve gourmet coffees/cappuccino/espresso with continental breakfast items, brunch, and lunch everyday. A bistrostyle dinner menu is served Monday 8am - 6pm; Tuesday – Friday 8am - 10pm; Saturday 9am - 10pm; Sunday 9am - 4pm. $$, B,L,D. Hoyt House ~ Enjoy an Authentic English Tea Experience at The Hoyt House Bed & Breakfast. Our menu has fresh Scones and Crumpets made about one hour before you arrive and are usually still warm. A perfect balance of sweet and savory with three different plates to choose from. Our signature Tea Sandwiches of Spiced Egg, Tarragon Chicken and the classic Cucumber are sure to please. For a different experience we also have a tray of English Cheeses and Truffle Pate.

Open daily Wednesday through Sunday from 12:30pm to 3pm and private parties of six or more on Monday & Tuesday. Trays range from $11.95 - $39.95. Full libations offered including Bellini Cocktail, Mimosa & Bloody Mary’s to complete your experience.

Reservations are required. 904-277-4300. Our menu is on-line at www.hoythouse.com. Located at 804 Atlantic Avenue on the corner of Center & Eighth streets in the Historic District.

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

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

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

Authentic

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Lunch - Wed. – Fri. 11:30am - 2:30pm Sunday Brunch 10am - 2pm Southern Bistro Fare Mermaid Bar Open Daily at 5pm Drink Specials Nightly 22 SOUTH THIRD STREET 904-491-3322 WWW.FLORIDAHOUSEINN.COM

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Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner 7am – 8pm • 7am – 9pm Fri/Sat Early Bird Specials • Beer & Wine Open 7 Days

Seafood & Steakhouse Prime Aged Beef & Fresh Fish Classic Dining

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Monday 8am - 6pm • Tuesday – Friday 8am - 10pm Saturday 9am - 10pm • Sunday 9am - 10pm

American Beach • 1408 Lewis Street at A1A

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

Gourmet Dog Bakery & Boutique

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. Tasty’s Fresh Burgers & Fries ~ Amelia Island’s FRESH spot for great grub and even better atmosphere! Our burgers are 100% grass-fed Angus beef and the fries are hand cut. For our health conscious and PALEO customers, try a bunless option or a delicious turkey burger. And for all the herbivores, we offer a beautiful veggie burger chocked full of flavor! Relax and enjoy an icy cold beer or glass of wine in the casual indoor or outdoor seating. We offer free WI-FI and flat screen TV so you won’t miss your game! Corner of 8th and Centre Street in Historic Downtown Fernandina Beach. L, D, $, B/W. The Surf ~ Dine indoors or out on our huge, sundrenched deck with views of the ocean across the street.

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

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

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

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

L, D, $$, F.

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Old Town Treasure Amble off the beaten path, down Coquina streets and across the Peonia lots dating to Spanish provincial law and you’ll find this truly unique Old Town charmer with three stories of living space. Built in 2008, this 3,000-square-foot dandy boasts 5 bedrooms, 3-1/2 baths, central atrium, separately accessible carriage house suite over the garage, and a generous outdoor living area fronting the green space below. Two orchid rooms and a large herb garden further enhance the quaint natural atmosphere. This one-of-a-kind home also includes concrete block and 2x6-inch exterior walls, vaulted ceilings, bamboo wood and stained concrete flooring, and Andersen windows and doors.

Immerse yourself in a master suite that features a pedestal sink, jetted tub, access to the balcony and an outdoor shower.

And find your true inner chef in a kitchen that brings together a six-burner gas range, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, double ovens and a beverage refrigerator. Outside, the nearby marina and boat ramp beckon you to take a short boat trip to Cumberland Island, or simply idle away the time with a relaxing afternoon of fishing. At dusk, stroll to a nearby park and take in the glorious sunsets over the Amelia River.

No, there is absolutely nothing mainstream about this property. It’s where new wave architecture meets the alluring flavor of Old Florida—simply the best of the best.

For more information on this exceptional property, call Claudia Watts with Coldwell Banker The Amelia Group at (904) 556-4000.

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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 $559,000 and are direct oceanfront.

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904.556.3228 • www.troxelteam.com 1501 LAKE PARK DRIVE $499,000 Exceptional value in Amelia Park with open floor plan, main floor master, spacious living spaces, large fenced yard and a 1 Bedroom carriage house over garage with full bath and kitchen. Main house has 4 bedrooms, 5 baths.

(MLS# 61364)

2815 OCEAN MIST DRIVE $529,900 Stunning luxury and up to the minute finishes shine in this on island home just steps from the beach and greenway.

Hardwood floors, marble countertops, Mooney custom cabinets, European appliances & lush, fenced yard. Features 3 bedrooms, 2 baths.

(MLS# 60050)

SOUTH FLETCHER AVENUE $3,500,000 Remarkable ocean front home on large lot offers sweeping ocean views, spacious living areas, Viking stainless steel appliances, master with fireplace, heart pine flooring, unfinished basement and tremendous trim work. 4 bedrooms, 4 baths, 4,959 sq. ft.

(MLS# 58568)

1825 OCEAN VILLAGE PLACE $549,900 Beautiful, light and bright home in gated community with short walk to sandy beaches, two community pools and tennis courts. Open and spacious floor plan, one level living, oversized kitchen and cabinet space and move in ready. 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, 2,135 sq. ft.

(MLS# 59355)

1029A & 1029B OCEAN AVENUE $350,000 PER UNIT Two separate oceanfront town homes or combine both for a large single family home. Tile flooring, new kitchens and baths, covered parking, storage, upper and lower decks and available to rent short term.

Each side offers 2 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, 1,068 sq. ft.

(MLS# 54829 & 54828)

B 137 AMELIA SURF AND RACQUET $398,000 Remodeled oceanfront condo located on the 4th floor offers tile flooring, remodeled kitchen and baths, hurricane shutters, superb ocean views, sold beautifully furnished. Community has 2 pools, 4 tennis courts and a fitness center. 2 bedrooms, 2 baths.

(MLS# 59526)

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Email: claudia.watts@coldwellbanker.com • (904) 556-4000 • www.claudiawatts.com 1276-8 Quattlefield Lane Amelia Riverfront offering with deep water access via your own private boat dock. Property boasts more than an acre lot with 106 feet of watterfront on a high bluff. 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths.1,735 sq. ft. MLS#61375 $1,598,900

86105 Meadowfield Bluffs The good life awaits you in this custom home with full deep water access along Lofton Creek. 750 sq. ft. dock in your own rear door. Beautifully maintained.

5 bedrooms, 4.5 baths,3,138 sq. ft.

MLS#57089 $725,000

1746 Dunes Club Villas Be enchanted from this 3rd floor oceanfront luxury condominium in gated Amelia Island Plantation.

Upgrades galore! Priced for today’s market. 3 bedrooms, 4 baths. 3,059 sq. ft. MLS#59436 $1,375,000

6539 Spyglass Circle Luxury oceanfront in the Amelia Island Plantation. Located in the northernmost building in this oceanfront complex and boasts many upgrades. One floor living.

3 bedrooms, 3 baths, 2,440 sq. ft.

MLS#61363 $675,000

1880 South Fletcher Avenue Enjoy oceanfront sunrises from this beautiful 3-story home with ELEVATOR & 75 feet of frontage. Floor to ceiling glass will wow you! A must see!

4 bedrooms, 4.5 baths. 2,838sq. ft.

MLS#59484 $1,099,000

1010 Someruelus Street Privacy & quality hallmark this special home in Historic Old Town. Three stories of well-planned living space. It is well worth your look. Many, many upgrades!

5 bedrooms, 3.5 baths. 3,028 sq. ft.

MLS#61318 $637,000

1507 Piper Dunes Place Welcome to the beach! Oceanfront on the Amelia Island Plantation, Piper Dunes has long been sought after for its excellent arrangement of space.

3 bedroom, 3 baths. 2,144 sq. ft.

MLS#61397 $1,099,000

49 Sea Marsh Road Gorgeous lake and golf views from this single-story home in Amelia Island Plantation. Lots of upside potential in this spacious floor plan. Premium lot.

3 bedrooms, 3.5 baths,3,030 sq. ft.

MLS#60256 $599,000

425Beachside Villas Oceanfront luxury awaits in the Amelia Island Plantation. Soothing views of the pool and Atlantic Ocean. Thoughtfully maintained by original owner. Many upgrades! 3 bedrooms, 3 baths, 2,696 sq. ft. MLS#60689 $979,000

LOTS 46 South Fletcher Avenue, MLS# 59653, $695,000 Lot 69 Spinnaker Drive, MLS# 54245, $425,000 Lot 23 Philips Manor Road, MLS# 57655, $169,900 Lot 19 Sea Hawk Place, MLS#58450, $84,900 Lot 5 North 5th Street, MLS#61011, $85,000 Lot 8 Marsh Lakes Drive, MLS# 61135, $219,000 Lot 11 Captains Pointe Road, MLS#61201, $275,000

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Custom-built 5BR/5BA oceanfront home MLS#60597 $2,890,000

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Like new 4BR/2BA home in quiet Isle de Mai MLS#61241 $349,500

Well-built 4BR/3BA brick home with large patio MLS#60469 $279,000

Lovely 3BR/2BA home in great neighborhood with pool & patio MLS#60852 $1,589,000

• 3,240 sq. ft . villa on 6th floor • 4 spacious BR and 4 full BA • On signature green of Omni AIP Ocean Golf Course • Two large terraces with ocean views • Water Softener • Split floorplan provides option of using 4th bedroom as Office/den • 2 garage spaces and storage • Chef ’s kitchen with center island • Walk to AI private club • $1,750,000 MLS#60184

DUNES CLUB VILLA AIP

Quiet North End duplex with ocean views.

MLS#61381 $322,000 • 3,312 sq. ft. 4 BR/4 BA with study on oceanfront • Four balconies of 850 sq. ft. allow for sunset and sunrise views • Island kitchen with granite counters • Limestone flooring • Spacious, light & bright on 4th floor • Extensive quality built-ins • Private entrance from elevator • 2 under building garage storage • $1,400,000 MLS#60643

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86135 HAMPTON BAYS DRIVE

Exceptional Morrison built North Hampton home with beautiful open floor plan. This home overlooks a preservation area in rear & side yard. VERY PRIVATE! The home boasts 4BR, 2BAs, updated kitchen. Tiled front porch, entryway, hallway, kitchen & eating area. Hardwood in bedroom/study. Large master suite opens to rear screened lanai. Beautifully landscaped yard with additional sprinklers & gutters. Meticulously cared for. MLS#60942 $339,500

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Beautiful lot overlooking Lanceford Creek -- 2.55 acres! Buildable area approximately 102’ by 300’ with peninsula out to the creek area. Dock in place. Bring your house plans, builder and boat. Within the gates of Oyster Bay in Lanceford Creek Plantation. Community offers pool, tennis, clubhouse and marina w/dining, pool and workout room.

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1360 SHADOW WOOD DRIVE

Spacious home with 2 full living areas located in wooded, natural setting with wrap around covered gallery & 1/2 acre lot. Large great room with built-ins & FP, DR, kitchen with eat-in nook, bedroom & bath complete the main floor. Second floor consists of master suite with walk-in shower, a loft & 3rd bedroom. The lower level consists of a living area, full kitchen, bedroom & bath ensuite, office/den, and a bonus room. Two car detached garage. MLS#59581 $499,000

20 South 4th Street Fernandina Beach, FL 32034 (904) 432-7343

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Amelia Island’s

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along the winding paver drive beneath century-old live oak trees festooned with Spanish moss… past the Conservatory Studio… and around the bend…to Lasata Place – a private Amelia Island estate overlooking the Intercoastal Waterway and the Amelia River…

The attention to detail and fine craftsmanship lavished on this distinctive custom built home are evident and define Lasata Place’s uniqueness and character.

Lasata Place is located on the original site of Amelia Island’s Gerbing Gardens, an historical treasure trove of one-of a kind camellias now cataloged by the Smithsonian Institute. Lasata Place continues the traditions with lush landscaping that incorporates many of Gerbing Garden’s original plantings of azaleas and camellias.

For more information on this exclusive property, call Julie Newton Bennett with Coldwell Banker at 904-753-2437

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AMELIA ISLAND LISTINGS AND SALES Tidewater Street Lila Keim, Arletta Stewart, Paul & Karen Werling, and Carolyn Cherry 203 Centre St. • Fernandina Beach, FL 32034 KarenWerling@TeamWerling.com • 904.556.9549 www.FindNortheastFloridaHomes.com Spacious 5 bedroom, 5 bath luxury home with in-law suite. Granite, hardwood floors, media room, 36’ screened pool, on 2 acres in gated community. Owner financing available.

$799,700 96067 TARA GLEN LANE

Great location on Island’s south end near The Ritz-Carlton.

Walking distance to the beach.

Three bedrooms, 2.5 baths on main floor. A 4th bedroom/ bonus room & full bath are upstairs.

Walk to the beach from this midisland, 4 bedroom home with pond frontage. Freshly painted, new carpet, located near a cul-desac. Features an open floor plan with lots of natural light, a large living room with a corner fireplace plus an office or living room. Situated on a large corner lot with pond views. You’ll get spoiled by the convenient location near shopping and schools. $294,000 #60499

Village Drive Thoughtfully designed custom home with expansive marsh views.This move-in ready, low maintenance home boasts all the upgrades you want; exotic wood flooring, granite counters, stainless appliances,high impact windows and much more.

You’ll enjoy outdoor living with spacious decking, a balcony and a screened porch, all offer a choice of breathtaking views. Community pool and tennis plus easy drive to the beach. $359,900 #61041

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$450,000 4904 SPANISH OAKS CIRCLE OCEANWALKHOME.COM Magnificent estate designed for entertaining on the marsh and Intracoastal Waterway on 1 acre. 6,414 sq. ft. of living space with pool, koi pond, boardwalk and deepwater dock.

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Meticulously restored 1904 home close to Centre St. Heart pine floors and trim work, detailed window designs, and tall oak mantels blend smoothly with the modern elements of the kitchen, featuring top-of-the-line appliances, and the first floor master suite and luxury master bath with a steam shower and Jacuzzi tub. Large closets, spacious laundry room, a garage, studio and brick courtyard round out this special home. #61339 $549,500

Harrison Cove Beautifully upgraded 3/3 town home with elevator access from the garage. The highly functional kitchen features granite counters, stainless appliances and a pantry.

Hardwood floors, Plantation shutters and crown molding grace this elegant and comfortable home. The large master suit has a private entrance to the screened porch and a luxurious bath. Membership to the Golf Club of Amelia Island. #59890 $349,000

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ESCAPE TO AMELIA Sterling-Amelia Island 3391 South Fletcher Avenue Fernandina Beach, FL 32034

AMELIA SURF & RACQUET Impeccably maintained & furnished 2 bedroom, 2 bath 4th floor condo has remodeled kitchen and master bath, custom window treatments. 2nd home and never rented. Remote controlled storm shutters.

Southern exposure overlooking pool. MLS#60034. $394,000.

CHAD STREET Centrally located on Amelia Island, this 3 bedroom, 2 bath, 1,440 square foot townhome is close to beach and historic downtown Fernandina Beach.

Soaring ceilings in main living area. Owner suite with spacious walk in closet and bath on the first floor. Two additional guest bedrooms and bath and an office/ loft are on the second floor. Fee simple with no association fees. Short-term rentals allowed. Offered at $175,000.

161 LONG POINT

HECKSCHER DRIVE Panoramic ocean and river views! Move in ready, 3,000 plus square foot home on the St. John’s River. Custom appoinments throughout include travertine floors, chef’s kitchen with granite, stainless commercial grade appliances and center island, a generous owner suite and bath with fireplace, outdoor deck, screened porch, and dock with boat lift. A four garage garage and Generac generator make this home a must see. Offered at $815,000.

PIPER DUNES AT AMELIA ISLAND PLANTATION Fantastic oceanfront three bedroom, three bath villa overlooking the community pool and beach. Tasteful upgrades throughout. Kitchen boasts quartz counters, custom cabinetry and glass tile backsplash. Open floorplan with views from kitchen, dining and living rooms and owner suite. Expansive wrap-around terraces allow additional entertainment and living space. This first foor unit also has a private garage and electric hurricane shutters. Offered at $1,150,000.

Custom built Mediterranean style home in prestigious Long Point at Omni Amelia Island Plantation.

Built in 2007 with 5200 ft. of living area. 4BR, 4.5 bathes. Italian tile and rosewood floors throughout.

Expansive views of marsh and river. Private dock with boat lift.

Heated spa pool. MLS#57468. $1,699,000.

9A AMELIA RETREAT Enjoy this completely remodeled villa in Amelia Retreat. 3 BR, 3 BA with all bedrooms having ocean views. Large screened porch overlooking pool. Membership to Amelia Island Club at Omni AIP available. 2 covered parking spaces and storage closet. MLS #60216. Reduced to $729,000.

2511 TENNIS VILLAS Bank Owned 2 BR, 2 Bath villa built in 2006. Located next to Omni Amelia Island Plantation Racquet Park. Fully furnished and has option to lock off 1 BR for short term rental. Ground floor end villa with 2 covered porches.

18 unit complex with pool. MLS # 55824. Reduced to $219,000.

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a Native American Christmas feast

BY KAREN MILLER • PHOTO BY SHERRY GARBARINI

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ver the past year, I have developed an interest in Native American and early colonial cookery. Interestingly, the two cultures go hand-in-hand in the kitchen, as European colonists learned much about food preparation from their Native allies. This fusion of flavors and cooking techniques have brought forth numerous innovative Native American restaurants, and, having eaten at several, I’ve decided to create a Christmas dinner with some of these wonderful ingredients.

For my entrée this year, I’ve decided to make plank salmon, using wild Alaskan salmon, still a sustainable fish.

Wild salmon is more expensive, but well worth it for the flavor and color. Plank salmon is prepared by grilling your salmon on a cedar plank. (Be sure to purchase an untreated piece of cedar.) You can get one at your local grocery store in the seafood department. I like to grill the salmon over indirect heat. Be sure to soak your cedar plank for at least two hours before grilling.

This entrée makes a beautiful presentation. You can serve the salmon directly on the plank, using either a side of salmon or individual salmon steaks.

For a side dish, I have decided on wild rice, which is really not rice at all, but the seed of a marsh grass, known for its rich, nutty flavor and texture. Wild rice is native to the Great Lakes region of North America. Be sure to purchase “true” wild rice because cultivated wild rice is not as flavorful. I plan to serve the rice in a baked winter squash. You can use any squash you like, but make sure they are small so that when you cut them in half and fill them, you will have a perfect serving for one.

A favorite Native recipe is Indian Fry Bread, which is easier to make than it sounds. The recipe I use is made with baking powder, not yeast, and there’s no need for kneading and rising.

The bread rounds can be fried in advance and kept warm in the oven for up to one hour before serving. With this rich and savory meal, a green salad is the perfect accompaniment and, if I can find wild greens and mushrooms, even better.

PLANK SALMON Ingredients 2 lbs. wild Alaskan salmon Extra virgin olive oil 6 cloves garlic, minced

Two bunches of rosemary 1 lemon, sliced 1 untreated cedar plank

Preparation Soak the cedar plank in water for 2 hours. Place the salmon on the plank. Rub it all over with olive oil and garlic. Top with lemon slices and some of the rosemary. To cook, heat your charcoal grill until charcoal turns white. Move the charcoal to one side of the grill. Place the plank on the other side of the grill, not directly over the coals. Cover the grill and cook until the salmon reaches 135 degrees. Serve with additional rosemary and lemons. Serves four.

And for dessert—Indian Pudding, of course! A favorite of mine as a young girl, Indian Pudding is made with cornmeal and molasses, and served warm with a scoop of ice cream. You can make it in a casserole dish ahead of time and heat it up right before serving.

Native Americans always give thanks to the Earth and all that we are given of it, our riches and our blessings. That’s a wonderful way to spend Christmas with those who mean the most to me.

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