PASSPORT TO
AMELIA ISLAND
PASSPORT to AMELIA ISLAND This unique manual was created to alleviate many of the worries associated with relocating to a new area. Our goal is to provide you with a guide to many essential services as well as getting you acquainted with Amelia Island and the surrounding areas.
Passport Professionals
Our existence in the marketplace has afforded us access to a variety of highly reputable professionals and businesses. This directory provides information to help acquaint you with the “luxurious Amelia Island” and surrounding areas. As a thank you for choosing Element Funding, look for money saving discounts in the mail after your first application process.
Amelia Island “ISLE OF 8 FLAGS”
Amelia Island had several names and flags before given the final name by James Oglethorpe. Oglethorpe chose the name in honor of Princess Amelia (daughter of King George II). In 1821, the United States took control of the territory becoming the seventh flag.
Around Amelia Island
Amelia Island Museum of History A museum focused on the distinct history of the Island through exhibits, with a popular discovery ship exhibit for children. ameliamuseum.org 233 S. Third Street, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034 Omni Amelia Island Plantation Golf Academy For those looking to improve their game of golf with individualized coaching. www.omnihotels.com/hotels/amelia-island-plantation/golf/golf-academy 39 Beach Lagoon Road, Amelia Island, FL 32034
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Island Falls Adventure Golf A miniature golf course set amongst waterfalls, and lush landscape. www.islandfallsgolf.com 1550 Sadler Road, Fernandina Beach 32034 Fernandina Beach Marketplace A popular farmers market with over 40 vendors and fresh picks for locals and tourists. /fernandinabeachmarketplace.com 7th Street, Downtown Fernandina, Amelia Island, FL 32034 Old Town Carriage Company Horse drawn tours while sightseeing and learning the history of the Island’s historic district. www.ameliacarriagetours.com 904.277.1555 Amelia Island State Park Salt marshes, maritime forests, and horseback riding along 200 acres. www.floridastateparks.org/park/Amelia-Island State Road A1A North, Jacksonville, FL 32226
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ALL ABOUT AMELIA ISLAND General Data
According to www.suburbanstats.org Amelia Island currently has a population of 11,487. Females make up 51.4% of the population and males 48.6%. www.point2homes.com
Weather
Amelia Island filled with plentiful sunshine and warm temperatures throughout the year, has temperatures no lower than 60 degrees and highs of 90. www.ameliaisland.com
Schools
The Nassau County school district is made up of 15 schools serving Bryceville, Callahan, Hilliard, Yulee, and Fernandina. Nassau County encompasses Fernandina Beach, which is located on Amelia Island. www.nassau.k12.fl.us
Utilities
Florida Public Utilities provides electric and gas services. Customer service 800.427.7712 or visit: www.fpuc.com Nassau County provides water and sewer service. Customer service 904.530.6030 or visit: www.nassaucountyfl.com GARBAGE/RECYCLING can be handled by Advanced Disposal visit the following websites for more information: www.advanceddisposal.com/fl/fernandina-beach and www.nassaucountyfl.com Internet, Phone and Cable can be provided by Comcast, AT&T, DirecTV, & Dish TV.
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ALL ABOUT AMELIA ISLAND General Information
DMV Information can be found at www.dmv.org/fl-florida/dmv-office-finder.php Voter Registration: Information is available at www.votenassau.com Postal Services: Change your address at www.usps.com/manage/forward.htm
Medical Facilities
Baptist Medical Center Nassau is a high performing hospital located in Fernandina Beach. 1250 South 18th Street, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034 Baptist Medical Center Beaches provides beach residents with close to home high tech medical care located in Jacksonville. 800 Prudential Drive, Jacksonville, FL 32207 Wolfson Children’s Hospital is the regions only children’s hospital with advanced technology and skilled pediatric specialist. Mayo Clinic is a general medical and surgical facility located in Jacksonville about 40 mins outside of Amelia Island. Amelia Express Care urgent care facility in Nassau County with no appointment necessary and extended hours.
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ALL ABOUT AMELIA ISLAND Neighborhoods
Amelia Island Plantation is the premier destination with first class resorts, condominiums, villas, and homes with ocean front views, popular nightlife destinations, and historic neighborhoods. Amelia National is an upscale-gated community with golf course views and located about 15 minutes from Amelia Island. Yulee Florida is a metropolitan area of Jacksonville and about 20 minutes outside of Amelia Island. North Hampton an area built around the original Florida habitat is a place for family fun and enjoyment with two to four bedroom houses. Nassau County provides affordable and high quality houses for individuals and families along with great schools and employment.
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CONCIERGE SERVICES Element Funding is unlike most lenders in the industry as we provide a Full Time Loan Concierge assigned to assist our clients and partners through the process of purchasing or refinancing, this is in addition to traditional processing and loan originator assignments.
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CONCIERGE SERVICE TUESDAY UPDATE
MOBILE APP
ON TIME CLOSING
LIVE RATE UPDATES
FREE LAWN SERVICE
Tuesday Updates
Each week our Loan Concierge provides a weekly status update to our clients and all involved in the transaction. Keeping everyone on the same page each week until closing. Additional updates are provided at other times during the process however we like to make sure all the bases are covered on a regular weekly expectation.
Mobile App
Download our smart phone app for live market conditions, interest rates, and payment calculations for multiple programs. Save payments according to addresses viewed and use the built in scanner to send documents during the process and more!
Moving Concierge
All clients also receive Concierge services to assist with utilities, cable, phone, trash and other moving set up needs.
Travel Planner Savings
We assist with Flight, Hotel, Car Rental, Limo Services, Relocation Arrangements | Family | Friends
Trailing Spouse Employment Program
Due to many of our Business Partner relationships and our on going effort to maximize our Human Resource relationships with employers of existing clients we have many ways to promote our clients resume to our partners, please let us know if we can be of assistance in this area.
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Masters of our Craft With more than 15,000 satisfied customers and many years of residential lending experience, Element Funding can help you through the home financing process -- whether this is your very first mortgage or your twenty-first. Our commitment is to provide an exceptional level of service to our customers, business partners and stakeholders. We realize that when you decide to buy a home or refinance a mortgage, it is a big step. Our goal is to find the loan program that is best for you - the right mortgage with the right monthly payment. Our experience ensures the smoothest home financing process in the industry.
TESTIMONIALS Everyone at Element Funding who assisted us on our loan was extremely helpful and professional. Things were moved up and you guys stepped up to the plate big time. We truly appreciate all you have done to get us into our first home. Thank you so much!!! -T. Jones Wonderful team and experience in purchasing our new home. Everything was on time and couldn’t have been more professional and thorough. -E. Brown We were a first time buyers and The Element Funding team did a great job on getting our home by helping us in every step on the way. We are thankful to have them as our lender. Thank you very much to make our dream come true. -L. McKenzie We were very nervous about purchasing our first home and we had MANY questions but our team at Element Funding were always available to answer our questions and respond in a timely manner. Thank you for making such a big decision so easy for us!! -J. Wright We really appreciate how professional everyone was and how quickly any issues or concerns were addressed. The process was extremely smooth and the Tuesday updates were great!. If we hear of anyone needing your services, we will definitely be referring them to you. Thanks for everything! -M. Stearling I was impressed with your fast turnaround in the underwriting process. I think the fact that your website allowed for uploading helped tremendously. -F. Wallace I truly appreciate the personal touch the Concierge provided to this experience. They were great to work with, and answered my MANY questions in a timely manner. I already have, and will continue to, refer anyone I talk to that is going through a home purchase or re-finance to your company. -W. Gardner
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