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Bryan Dental Associates.................76
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82 Social Scene
30 Citrus Tree TLC
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68 Etiquette Tips from Polished Peyton
40 So SubLime 48 Squeeze the Day
78 What’s Happening
64 Music Feeds the Soul
90 Real Estate
114 SSI Archives 70 NonProfit News
56 Peel the Love 58 Ruby Red Saves the Day
72 Business Buzz
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This month we’re showcasing citrus. Sunny and packed with nutrients, these fragrant fruits are just what we need to transition us into the brighter days of Spring. They’re at their peak from November until April and this is the season when we need Vitamin C most to help boost our immunity and fight off winter doldrums and fatigue. We embrace citrus in our diets, our home décor, our cleaning regimes, our wardrobe colors, and even our art. Whether you enjoy the tart tang of lemons or savor the sweetness of a juicy orange, the time is ripe to put a little citrus in your life.
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oday, when you walk into the
the Mediterranean basin after
produce section of a grocery
it was introduced around 325
store, there are dozens of types
B.C. By 200 B.C. it had also
of citrus fruit from which to
started to spread to southern
choose. It’s odd to think they
Italy. Murals in Pompeii
all descended from four ancestors: the citron,
depict citron, and ancient
the pomelo, the mandarin, and the papeda.
documents demonstrate
Citrus first appeared in Asia, where the fruit
that citron was a common
was domesticated at least 3,300 years ago. In
commercial food available in
the beginning, however, the fruit was so acidic
Rome in 301 A.D. Cultivation
that it was considered inedible. Exactly when
of citron was happening
citrus transformed into fruit fit for human
throughout Sicily and the
consumption is not easy to pinpoint. Let’s
Venetian ruled Greek islands,
first look at these ancient fruits to get a better
including Corfu by the fourth
understanding of the history and evolution of
century A.D. The island was
today’s citrus.
even supplying citron to the Jews of France and Germany
CITRON is the oldest known type of citrus.
for their annual Feast of
The name “citrus” now used to describe
the Tabernacles ceremony.
this entire group of fruits is derived from
Several varieties of this first
the word “citron.” Citron seeds dating back
fruit are grown today.
more than 6,000 years ago were found in Mesopotamian
The POMELO (or pummelo)
ruins. Descriptions recorded
comes from southeast
ONA
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abundance, is said to have been a wood nymph, reigning over fruit trees, gardens, and orchards with a pruning knife. Her name comes from the Latin word pomum, meaning “fruit,” specifically orchard fruit.
by botanists who accompanied
Asia, where it grows wild. It may have been
The new fruit was named after him and, in
Alexander the Great on his
an aboriginal introduction to Fiji and was
some areas, it is still known as shaddock. It
campaigns tell us that
naturalized there. It is commonly cultivated
spread from there to Jamaica and Puerto
citron was being cultivated
in the islands of French Polynesia. In the
Rico. Pomelo never became fully established
last century B.C. the fruit was introduced
in the west, growing mainly as a curiosity
to southern China. It appeared in the
item in private gardens in Florida, the
Caribbean and South America in the late 17th
Caribbean Islands and Mexico. Hybrids of this
century when an English sea captain named
fruit and a local variety of sweet orange were
established
Shaddock stopped at Barbados in the West
found around 1720 on the island and later
throughout
Indies, on his way home from the Pacific.
became known as grapefruit. First attempts
Thinking the climate was appropriate for
at commercial production of the pomelo
growth, he left pomelo seeds on the island
outside Asia were made at the beginning of
where they flourished and produced fruit.
the 1900s in California and Florida.
in Persia and the Middle East at that time. It was adopted into Jewish religious ritual and became
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PAPEDAS are a group of acid
imported a mandarin from
in the mandarin class, including
the Roman Forum. Sour oranges,
wild citrus types growing in the
China and planted it at the
clementines, tangerines, tangelos,
limes and grapefruit arrived in
monsoon region and parts of
Consulate in New Orleans. Of
and tangors. There are more
the Mediterranean during the
Japan and China and are really
course, like all other citrus in the
than 300 commercially grown
tenth century with the Muslim
a subgenus of the citrus species.
United States, it made its way
varieties of mandarin in the world
expansion. It wasn’t until the
An inedible fruit, papedas belong
to Florida and then California
and, due to the appeal of their
late 1400s that the sweet orange
to the oldest and most primitive
where temperatures are better
easy-peeling, seedless, flavorful
(a hybrid between pomelo and
known citrus types and are
for growth. After the Owari
fruit, they are also the fastest
mandarin) was introduced
significant for the contribution of
Satsuma arrived from Japan
growing sector of the citrus
to Europe from the Far East,
their genes to many well-known
in 1878, nearly a million trees
industry. The mandarin also
through trade routes established
citrus fruits, including various
were planted in the Gulf States
played a significant role in the
by Italian and Portuguese
kinds of limes.
between 1908 and 1911. Another
evolution of sweet citrus fruit, as
merchants. Portuguese explorer
variety, the King Mandarin, was
a base fruit for many hybrids, like
Vasco de Gamma recorded in
MANDARINS have been grown
sent from Saigon to California in
the sweet orange.
1498 that there was an abundance
in China and Japan since the 16th
1882. In the late 1800s, two fruits
century, but they were the last
of the Ponkan variety were sent
Now that we’ve introduced
sweet-tasting fruit. The new
of the important citrus fruits to
from China to Florida, and the
their ancestors, we can turn to
sweet “Portugal orange” caused
make it to Europe, arriving as
distribution of those seedlings
the citrus fruit we know more
a dramatic surge in citrus
late as the early 19th century.
led to commercial propagation.
commonly today. The first
planting in Europe and changed
lemons (a hybrid of citron and
the dynamics of citrus fruit
In 1805, two varieties of the
of orange trees in India bearing
Mandarin oranges were brought
Mandarin with its hybrids and
sour orange) appeared in Rome
importance in the world. The last
into England from Canton. From
relatives form the largest group
around the first century A.D.
to arrive on the European and
England, they were introduced
of citrus fruit. The number
from early remains
into the Mediterranean region.
of commercially important
found in
By 1850, the fruit was well-
mandarin varieties is almost
established in Italy. Around that
equivalent to the number of all
same time, the Italian Consul
other citrus types combined.
American citrus scene were mandarins and grapefruit.
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The origin of the LEMON is unknown, though
orange
it is believed to have come from somewhere in
that made
India. There are early reports of it in southern
its way to
Italy and in the third century A.D. and in Iraq
northern
and Egypt sometime around 700 A.D. Facts
Mediterranean
do firmly establish that it was grown in Sicily
countries, then
around 1000 A.D. Arab conquerors took the
to Versailles
lemon with them around the Mediterranean
and eventually to
to Spain where it has been flourishing since
America. In the
1150 A.D. When Marco Polo arrived in China
Middle Ages, in central and southern Europe,
in 1297, lemons were being grown there. In
citron and sour orange were the only known
Europe, the island of Sicily and other parts of southern Italy
citrus fruit. Up until the end of the eighteenth century, any written reference to orange
had been importing lemons
refers to the sour orange. It was used as a
for several centuries.
medicinal plant and a condiment to flavor
In 1493, Christopher Columbus
foods. The flowers were also valued for their fragrance. The crusades created interest and
introduced citrus
demand for new and exotic products, with
to Haiti, bringing
Genoa and Venice maintaining trading routes
seeds of both sour
from Italy through Palestine and Arabia
and sweet oranges,
to India for several centuries. Increasing
citron, lemon, lime,
trade with India and the Far East and the
and pomelo to be planted. The lemon spread to other islands
voyages of the explorers in the late 15th century brought many delicious discoveries, including the sweet orange.
and the continent. Literary sources establish that by 1525, the ORANGES originated as the
sour orange, which is thought to have come from India and its neighbors in China
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compared to what we know today, they were used mainly as condiments. After the
beginning of the Christian era. Arabs
Portuguese started importing new varieties
A.D., and under orders of the Caliphs
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and Burma, reaching the Near East at the had conquered southern Spain by 711
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sweet orange was cultivated in Sicily, Calabria
of sweet orange directly from China in the first half of the seventeenth century, its
of Cordoba, sour orange trees were
popularity slowly spread to other parts of
planted in prominent public spaces
southern Europe. The first modern type of
in the most important towns. This
sweet orange tree was imported to Portugal
strain of sour orange that was
in 1635. By fifteen years later, it was well-
brought to Spain by Arabs is what we now call the Seville orange. Another strain of sour orange, the Bittersweet
established in France and Italy. Since the fruit was sweet and could be eaten fresh, unlike the other citrus known at the time, it
orange, was brought back by crusaders
displaced the use of the sour orange. Special
returning from the Holy Land in the twelfth
greenhouses (orangeries) built to protect the
and thirteenth centuries. It was the Bittersweet
citrus from frost became common.
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Early Spanish explorers (probably Ponce de
West Indies via Columbus. The
the name grapefruit,
Leon) planted the first orange trees near St.
first mention of limes in European
possibly because the
Augustine, Florida in the 1500s, and historical
history is attributed to
fruit grows in clusters
records show that these citrus trees were
Sir Thomas Herbert’s
like grapes or possibly
well established by 1565 both there and in
reference to finding
because their taste
coastal South Carolina. In the 1700s, oranges
“oranges, lemons, and limes” off
was described to be
were noted as one of the many types of fruit
Mozambique in the mid-1600s. These
like unripe grapes.
trees grown by Spanish missions, according
limes, commonly used in most of the
Frenchman Odet
to horticultural documents. In the late 1800s,
world, are what we call Key Limes.
Philippe is generally
after the Civil War, commercial production of
The large green seedless limes you
credited with bringing
oranges in the United States began in earnest
find at the grocery store are Persian
thanks to the development of the railroad
or Tahiti Limes, a thicker-skinned, more
which allowed citrus growers to ship their
disease resistant hybrid developed in the early
products across the country. Large-scale
twentieth century.
the grapefruit to Florida in the 1820s. Until the latter part of the century, most farmers dismissed grapefruit as inedible.
commercial cultivation of lemons began in
The first grapefruit nursery was established
Florida and California in the early days of the
The origin of GRAPEFRUIT is particularly
in Florida around 1870. The first shipment of
19th century as well.
muddled. It is believed to have first appeared
grapefruit to New York and Philadelphia in
on Barbados, but it’s uncertain whether it
1885 generated the needed interest to help
LIMES are closely related to lemons, and are
was a horticultural accident or a deliberate
launch the commercial grapefruit industry.
native to Southeast Asia, likely originating in
hybridization (probably between pomelo and
By 1910, grapefruit was being grown in
Indonesia or Malaysia. They too made their
orange) which gave birth to the grapefruit.
Texas, Arizona, and California. Sweeter pink
way to the eastern Mediterranean with the
The fruit, which was the size of an orange
grapefruit, Ruby Reds, and other varieties
Arabs, and to the western Mediterranean, with
then, may have also been called the “forbidden
were developed from there, and by the 1940s
returning Crusaders, and eventually to the
fruit” and “shaddock,” but later was given
grapefruit was a household favorite.
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sure what espaliering is? Not to worry, we will
harvest during winter and early spring. The
days is big on everyone’s “To Do
talk about that later.
best time to prune a citrus tree is after a
List.” Planting citrus trees to give you instant access to Vitamin C
harvest but before the tree has buds growing. Pruning your citrus tree is important to
is ideal. There is nothing hard or mysterious
maintaining its health and wellbeing. Pruning
How you feed and water a citrus tree is the
about planting and maintaining citrus trees. To
involves removing dead, unhealthy, or poorly
last factor in understanding how to keep a
keep citrus trees healthy and well you
positioned foliage. The purpose for
citrus tree healthy. Citrus trees do not like
simply need to understand the
pruning is to allow for air circulation,
“wet feet. They need good soil drainage
three main considerations for a citrus tree: planting, pruning, and food.
light saturation, increase blossom and fruit quality, tree manageability,
One important
and the
where the soil is moist and not soggy. Newly planted Meyer lemon trees need to be watered deeply once a week, but older Meyer lemon trees need deeper watering every two weeks. Along with water, nutrients made
requirement
availability
especially for citrus trees are important.
for the
of growing
Citrus trees are most ravenous from the
health of
space. If you
time they bloom until they produce fruit.
a citrus tree is
have limited
Feed a young tree once every one to two
the location it is
space, you
months during the growing season and once
planted. Citrus trees
can prune
every two to three months during dormancy.
like a warm climate, so plant the tree where it will get at least five hours of sunlight a day. You also want to plan for the growth of the tree. A mature Mandarin tree can reach up to 25 feet and a Kumquat tree
and train your
Fertilizing can be achieved through the
citrus tree to
leaves or through the ground depending on
grow along a trellis and or up a wall,
the type of citrus tree.
which is otherwise known as espaliering. The time of year
You do not have to be an expert to grow
to prune is determined by
citrus trees! Considering these three
can grow up to 6 feet wide. If space
the harvest of the fruit. For
important provisions required by citrus
is limited, plant Dwarf citrus trees in
example, a Valencia orange
trees will help take the stress out of caring
large pots. Dwarf citrus trees will grow
ripens from March into October,
for your trees and will promote nutritious
to about half the size of regular citrus
but a Tangerine is ready to
and tasty fruit for years to come.
trees, but the size and taste of the fruit will not be altered. If you find that you do not have the space for the width of a citrus
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hat would we do without lemons? These tart yellow juicy bits of sunshine have been brightening our lives since ancient times.
We twist them into our water and sweet tea almost without thinking. We use cleaners, candles, and diffusers with their fragrance to make our homes smell fresh and clean. Here on the coast where seafood is plentiful, they’re always on hand to flavor our fish and spritz over the Wild Georgia shrimp in our Low Country boils. And is a summer picnic even a picnic without lemon bars or a lemon pound cake? We embrace happy lemon color tones in our home décor and in our wardrobe, especially as we move into spring. Outside the home, we’re lucky enough to live in a region where lemons fare well and can be planted in the yard or grown in containers on sun porches. So what’s the difference between an ordinary lemon and a Meyer lemon? When people talk about “regular” lemons, they are generally referring to Eureka or Lisbon lemons, the two most common lemon varieties found in the produce section of your local grocery store. The fruit
Citrus always makes for an attractive subject in a still life. Jar of Lemons by Loren DiBenedetto and other fine art by this artist as well as many others are available at Anderson Fine Art Gallery, located at 3309 Frederica Rd. You can see a catalog of artists and selected works at andersonfineartgallery.com
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is easily recognized by their large size, thick, textured, bright, sunny skin, and medium yellow pulp. These lemons are highly acidic,
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lemons are grown commercially, whereas the Meyer lemon remains a local grown specialty if you’re lucky enough to live in a warm, sunny climate like the Golden Isles. Meyer lemons were first introduced to the United States from China in the early 20th century by USDA plant explorer Frank Meyer, from whom they also got their name. He discovered the plant growing as a dooryard tree in Beijing, China in 1908. This sweet winter citrus is thought to be a lemon-mandarin or a lemon-orange hybrid. The trees produce medium sized, practically seedless, almost sweet, juicy lemons. Meyer lemons have a rounder shape than regular lemons, with smoother, thin, deep yellow to orange skin, and dark yellow to pinkish pulp (depending on soil and climate). They are less acidic and lack the tang of regular lemons. Their rinds give off a more herbal, spicy citrus scent and taste. The fruit can be eaten raw, and is often used for flavoring, in making juices, and desserts. It makes excellent lemonade! Although they tolerate cold well, the Meyer lemon has a soft thin skin that doesn’t tolerate transportation well. For this reason it’s not used for commercial production, industrial use, or food processing. If you’re not growing your own or have a generous friend or neighbor with a tree or two, you may occasionally find the fruit in a local farmers’ market. More seasonal than regular lemons, you’re most likely to find them between December and May. They thrive in Southern gardens and as ornamental container pots if given a sunny spot to grow and protected from hard freezes. 34
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ot only does lemon taste good, it’s good for you! The vitamins, fiber, and plant compounds in lemons provide essential health
benefits. The pulp, rind, and juice are rich with vitamins that stimulate immunity and reduce the risk of disease. The soluble dietary fiber in lemon also aids in healthy digestion. Lemon and other fruits are an excellent source of vitamin C, a nutrient that strengthens the immune system and keeps your skin smooth and elastic. Lemons contain about 31 grams of Vitamin C, which is nearly double the amount of Vitamin C needed in your daily diet.
The pectin fiber found
Citrus fruits are also a rich source for other
in lemons expands once
vitamins and minerals that your body needs
it is ingested, making you feel full sooner and
to function properly, including B vitamins,
longer. Although lemon water is often touted
potassium, phosphorous, magnesium and
as an effective tool in weight loss and weight
copper. Additionally, they are rich in plant
management, results in humans have not been
compounds that have various health benefits,
proven. Simply drinking water may keep you
other citrus fruits, can lower the risk of
including anti-inflammatory and antioxidant
full and help you avoid snacking as effectively
stones by raising the levels of citrate in urine.
effects. These compounds include over 60
as lemon water, although maybe the taste of
Drinking citrus juices and eating citrus fruits
varieties of flavonoids, carotenoids and
lemon water induces you to drink more of it.
can provide a natural alternative to potassium
essential oils, and are responsible for many of citrus fruit’s health benefits.
citrate supplements. Lemon can also help your body absorb more iron from plant-based foods in your diet.
Studies have suggested that citrus fruits may
Along with boosting immunity, this burst of
Maintaining proper iron levels is important
protect against several types of cancer. These
Vitamin C lemons provide can reduce the
to help prevent anemia. A lower than average
fruits contain numerous plant compounds,
risk of stroke and heart disease with regular
number of red blood cells is often the result
including flavonoids that act as antioxidants
consumption. Additionally, soluble dietary
of iron-deficiency. Lemons can help prevent
and may block the expression of certain genes
fiber, which lemons have in abundance, has
the formation of kidney stones. Kidney stones
that are responsible for some degenerative
been proven to reduce risk factors for heart
are painful mineral crystals that can form
diseases, including cancer. Citrus fruits may
disease by lowering LDL or bad cholesterol.
when your urine is very concentrated or
also help suppress cancers, blocking the
A surplus of cholesterol can lead to
has higher-than-normal amounts of stone-
formation of new cancers and rendering
atherosclerosis, a hardening of the arteries
forming minerals. Low levels of citrate in
carcinogens inactive. Grab a glass of lemonade
within the heart.
urine can cause kidney stones. Lemons and
and drink to your health.
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ere are a few simple recipes
the mixture over the chicken;
PREPARATION:
leaving a couple of tablespoons
Cook pasta according to package
to re-apply while roasting. Cover
directions, drain and set aside.
Family Picnic Lemon Bars
chicken with plastic wrap and
Add butter to large skillet and heat
INGREDIENTS
refrigerate for at least 2 hours up to
on medium-high until melted.
overnight. Preheat oven to 400°F.
Stir in minced garlic to sautée.
Slice one Meyer lemon and place
Add shrimp, season with salt and
slices on top of chicken. Squeeze
pepper, and cook for about 2 to
juice from remaining lemon all over
3 minutes total, flipping shrimp
chicken and top with a few sprigs
once while cooking. Shrimp will be
of rosemary. Roast chicken 40-45
done when it just turns pink and is
minutes until internal temperature
cooked through. Don’t overcook!
reaches 165°F. Remove chicken
Add lemon juice, lemon zest, and
Meyer Lemon Dijon Chicken
1 c. unsalted butter, cold, cut in small pieces ½ c. sugar 2 c. flour FOR LEMON LAYER:
1½ c. sugar ¼ c. flour 4 eggs
from pan and serve with sides of
2 lemons – to make approx. ¾ cup juice
your choice.
zest from lemons, very finely chopped
that highlight the zesty
appeal of both varieties of lemon.
FOR CRUST:
PREPARATION:
Lemon Garlic Shrimp and Pasta
In a food processor, blend together butter, sugar, and flour. Press evenly into bottom of a greased and parchment paper
INGREDIENTS:
lined 9×13” baking pan. Bake for 20
1 whole chicken, cut into parts
½ lb. (8 oz.) angel hair pasta, cooked according to package directions
minutes at 350°F (325°F if you are
4 Meyer lemons
½ c. unsalted butter
1 c. Dijon Mustard
2 cloves garlic, finely minced
edges. For lemon topping, whisk
2 Tbsp. chopped fresh rosemary, plus a few whole sprigs
1 lb. large Wild Georgia shrimp, peeled, de-veined
together sugar, flour, eggs, zest and
1 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes
½ tsp. salt
stir briefly to combine. Turn heat
Allow topping to sit for approx. 10
2 Tbsp. olive oil
½ tsp. pepper
to low, add cooked pasta to skillet
minutes before whisking again and
Salt and pepper to taste
¼ c. lemon juice
with shrimp, and toss to coat.
pouring over baked shortbread
1 tsp. lemon zest
Season as needed and serve.
base. Bake at 350°F for 20-25
INGREDIENTS:
PREPARATION:
using glass pan). Top edges should be just starting to brown at the
lemon juice until sugar is dissolved.
In a large bowl, mix together
minutes or until top is slightly
Dijon mustard, juice, and zest
browned and custard appears to
from two Meyer lemons,
be set. Cool completely. Sprinkle
chopped rosemary, pepper
with powdered sugar when cool.
flakes, olive oil, and salt and pepper. Whisk until well combined. Place chicken in
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a 9x13” baking dish. Brush
One More Thyme.” This refreshing lemony cocktail being served up by Calli McPherson and the friendly crew at Tramici combines Caravella limoncello, Tanqueray gin, Prosecco, and thyme-infused simple syrup. Cheers! LEFT: Add some sunny citrus to your cocktail hour by loading this fun lemon tray with drinks made using Stirrings Simple Lemon Drop Cocktail Mix, and a dish of Cici’s Handmade Lemon Cookies and Key Lime Coolers from Byrd’s Cookie Company. You can find these treats at The Market at Sea Island, 351 Sea Island Road.
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For the Love of Limoncello
A
n excellent way to make good
You’ll also require clean glass bottles
cups of white sugar in 2½ cups of water,
use of the bounty of prolific
with stoppers or tops to store or gift it.
heating until sugar dissolves completely.
Meyer lemon trees is to make limoncello. In case you’re
Set the syrup aside to cool. At the end of 4 The first step is to infuse the vodka.
weeks, remove peels from the vodka with a
unfamiliar with it, limoncello is a sweet
Using a veggie peeler, lightly peel the
strainer and discard. The infused alcohol
liqueur made by Italians from the oil essence
skin from the lemons. Avoid digging
will be a bright lemony yellow. Filter
of skins from the lemons grown abundantly
too deep and peeling the white
in the Mediterranean regions. Homemade
pith under the skin, try to get
limoncello is everywhere in Italy, as very few
only the outer lemon
people buy it from a store. Italian restaurants
skin. Add vodka
usually make their own and often serve guests
to the lemon
a complimentary limoncello after a delicious
skins in a glass
meal, as a digestivo, something to sip while
container.
the cooled simple
your meal digests. Here in the states, a bottle
Cover with
syrup. Mixture
can be pricey, so if you have fresh lemons,
plastic
make your own!
wrap or
by pouring through a cheeseclothlined sieve into another large glass container. Strain once or twice to remove smaller bits of lemon. Combine the infused vodka with
will turn slightly cloudy. Transfer
an airtight lid,
into smaller bottles,
You’ll only need a few simple ingredients: a 750
and let sit in a cool
ml. bottle of vodka (an inexpensive, non-potato
place for at least 4 weeks. The longer
brand like Smirnoff is good), 16 fresh lemons,
it steeps, the better it will taste, so it’s worth
the freezer. It can be enjoyed sipped in small
preferably organic, and granulated white sugar.
the wait! Make simple syrup by dissolving 1½
cups or used in martinis and spritzers.
if desired. The finished limoncello will keep for a year or more in
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So ves you lemo SUBlime
Time to break down the facts about limes.
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his citrus fruit is one
the Keys, until a 1926
we rarely eat raw,
hurricane notoriously
but use in drinks,
wiped out virtually all
for flavoring and
of the citrus groves.
fragrance, and in
The growers replaced
cooking and baking.
the Key lime trees
What we here in
with Persian lime trees
the U.S. think of as “regular” limes, are
because they are easier
actually Persian limes or Tahitian limes.
to grow, more resistant
Ironically, they’re actually much less common
to disease, easier to pick
worldwide than our “native” Key lime, which
because they have no thorns,
is also known as the Mexican lime or West
and thanks to their much thicker
Indian lime. Although they’re smaller, Key
skin, easier and more economical to
limes are actually known for having a bolder,
ship. There are still many Key Lime trees
slightly herbal-floral aroma and they pack
throughout the Florida Keys in backyards,
especially when you consider yield (not a
much more of an acidic punch than their
however, commercial production is only on a
lot) versus the cost (sometimes up to two or
Persian brethren. Their skin is a more yellow
very small scale. They do seem to be making
three times more than a Persian lime). To get
green, the rind is more leathery, and inside,
a slight comeback as a Florida crop in recent
a half cup of lime juice, you’d need to squeeze
there are significantly more seeds.
years though. Most (more than 90%) of the
three Persian limes. Using Key limes, it takes
Key limes found in grocery stores today are
almost 20! Of course if you live in the Keys or
Sadly, we have sacrificed flavor for
grown in Mexico and Central America. They
are otherwise a Key Lime pie aficionado, only
convenience and appearance. Key limes were
are also grown in Texas and California, where
the limes grown in the Keys are acceptable to
grown commercially in southern Florida and
they are known as Mexican limes.
be called, and used as, Key limes.
If you’re using them for a recipe, the main difference is the amount of work involved. There’s no denying that Key limes require a lot more of it,
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A Lime Grows in Georgia
illiam Bartram
an agreeable acid juice.” The
as Ogeechee tupelo, white
discovered the
tree requires a very moist site
tupelo, bee tupelo, and sour
Ogeechee lime
and is distributed along the
tupelo gum. You’re probably
tree, Nyssa Ogeche, growing
borders of rivers, swamps,
familiar with a product
near the Ogeechee River in
and ponds. In the Spring, white
closely associated with
Georgia in the late 1700s. He
flowers appear on the tree. The
the tree: Tupelo honey.
wrote, “no tree exhibits a more
fruit it bears are small and red
Pure Tupelo honey is a high
desirable appears than this, in
and look almost like dates, but
quality table grade honey
the autumn, when the fruit is
are about the size and shape
with a light amber gold color,
ripe” and the fruit “containing
of a pecan. The tree is striking
delicious flavor, and delicate
with profuse clusters of this red
distinctive taste. It has also been
fruit hanging off its branches
memorialized in song by Van
from August until late autumn,
Morrison. Although not in fact a
William Bartram, Naturalist
long after they
citrus, the tree’s fruit is used as
are ripe and the
a substitute for limes and other
think it a delicacy and reportedly
leaves have fallen.
sour citrus. It is an ingredient in
congregate around the trees to
marmalade, sauces, and drinks.
snatch up the falling fruit. So this
Deer, squirrels, raccoons,
Georgian “lime” is still a honey
it’s not part of the citrus
opossums, otters, and bear also
of a tree regardless of its lack of
family at all. It’s also known
enjoy eating the fruit. Ducks
citrus pedigree.
Despite this native tree’s name,
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Slice of ves you lemo the Party steak. Place steak in a 9x11” dish. Pour
sheet with a large piece of foil (or
half of the marinade over steak and
2 long pieces of foil overlapping
reserve second half for cooking
each other lengthways if salmon
the peppers. Cover with aluminum
is wide). In a small saucepan, melt
foil or plastic wrap. Marinate in
butter over low-medium heat. Add
refrigerator for 2 - 3 hours. Remove
honey, garlic and lime juice, and
30 minutes before cooking. Heat a
whisk until the honey has melted
large heavy-bottomed skillet over medium heat. Once heated, add two tsp. oil and swirl to coat. Add steak to pan, cook for four minutes
Chili Lime Steak Fajitas MARINADE:
3 Tbsp. olive oil Juice of 3 limes
Honey Lime Salmon
combined. Place salmon onto lined baking sheet. Pour honey-
INGREDIENTS:
lime mixture evenly over salmon.
on each side. Remove steak from
1/3 c. unsalted butter
Sprinkle with salt (about 2 tsp.),
pan and let rest for 10 minutes
¼ c. Tupelo honey
pepper, and 2 Tbsp. of parsley. Fold
before slicing. Drain excess liquid from skillet. Pour in remaining oil. Add bell peppers and onion and toss to lightly coat. Pour in remaining marinade and stir. Continue cooking until peppers are desired doneness.
4 large cloves garlic, crushed 2 limes, juiced 2½ lbs. side of salmon Salt and pepper to taste Lime slices
Slice steak against the grain into ¼”
¼ c. fresh chopped parsley, divided
2 tsp. brown sugar
thick slices. Serve steak, peppers
PREPARATION:
¾ tsp. red chili flakes
and onions in warmed tortillas with
Position rack in the middle of the
¾ tsp. cumin
guacamole, pico de gallo, sour
oven. Preheat to 375°F. Line baking
1½ tsp. fine sea salt
cream, shredded cheese and any
½ tsp. onion powder
other favorite toppings. Pair with a
½ tsp. paprika
margarita, of course!
3 large cloves garlic (diced)
through butter and mixture is well
sides of foil up around salmon to keep sauce under fish. Bake until cooked through (about 15-18 min.). Then, set oven to broil for 2-3 min. to caramelize the top. Garnish with parsley and serve immediately with fresh lime slices.
¼ c. cilantro, freshly chopped FAJITAS:
1½ lbs. skirt steak
RIGHT: If you’re looking for a slice of Key
1 Tbsp. oil (divided)
Lime pie, you don’t need to go all the way
3 bell peppers (green, yellow & red, stemmed, seeded, cut into ¼” thick strips)
to The Keys. Palmer’s Village Café is
1 medium onion (cut into ¼” thick strips)
sets Chef J.B.’s apart
Small tortillas
sugar-crisp brûlée
PREPARATION:
chantilly cream. The
Add all marinade ingredients to
combination adds just the right
a small bowl. Stir to combine. Set
amount of sweetness to the tart bite
aside. Wash and thoroughly dry
of lime. Save room or grab a slice to go!
well-known for its version of this island dessert. What from the rest is its top with a dollop of
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FOR GLAZE:
1 c. powdered sugar 1 tsp. Key lime juice 2 Tbsp.water 1/2 tsp. pure vanilla extract Zest of 1 Key lime PREPARATION:
Preheat oven to 350°F. In large mixing bowl, combine butter and cream cheese until light and fluffy. Mix in sugar, then gradually add eggs 1 to 2 at a time, beating on low until combined.
Mariachi Muddle INGREDIENTS:
4 oz. limoncello 3 oz. tequila blanco 2 oz. fresh squeezed lime juice 1 oz. Tupelo honey 3 oz. club soda 8 mint leaves 2 Tbsp. sugar (to rim the glass) Ice
Mix in lime juice, then flour. Fold in lime zest.
PREPARATION:
Grease a bundt pan and pour in cake batter. Bake
In a cocktail shaker, muddle 6 mint leaves. Add
until a toothpick inserted in the center comes
ice, limoncello, tequila, honey, and lime juice.
Key Lime Pound Cake
out mostly clean, 70 to 73 minutes. Let cool for
Shake to mix spirits. Rub rims of two glasses
15 minutes. Whisk together powdered sugar,
with one of the squeezed limes and dip in
lime juice, water and vanilla. (If too thick, add
sugar. Strain into two sugar-rimmed glasses
INGREDIENTS:
extra water, one tsp. at a time.) Pour over cooled
filled with ice. Top with club soda and stir lightly.
3 sticks butter, softened
pound cake, top with lime zest and serve.
Garnish with mint and serve.
8 oz. cream cheese 3 c. sugar 5 large eggs 3 tbsp. Key lime juice 3 c. flour Zest of 1 Key lime
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f you’re looking for an alternative to the classic lime and tequila cocktail, the margarita, here’s an almost mojito-like
cocktail that takes advantage of our limoncello, Tupelo honey, and fresh squeezed limes.
WE CAN’T DISCUSS LIMES without mentioning margaritas. After all, it is the combination of, lime juice, orange liqueur and tequila that make this one of the most popular citrus cocktails. LaPlancha only uses fresh squeezed juice for their margaritas and other cocktails. In addition to the classic version (seen on opposite page), they also make a tasty Sunshine ’Rita with orange. For grapefruit lovers, there’s always the Salty Chihuahua. If you happen to see the manager Tanner Rogers or his team, make sure you let them know that EIL sent you their way!
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Squeeze the Day
S
o now we know where
his 50 acres of “perfect cultivation” in
oranges originated and how
the midst of the Live oaks.
they got to Florida, but let’s take a closer look at how
Cannon’s Point Scottish owner
they arrived in the Golden Isles. Shortly
John Couper was one of the leading
after the Spanish founded St. Augustine
agriculturists in the world and a
in 1565, they established missions in
fantastically successful planter. Not only
Georgia’s barrier islands, including on
was Cannon’s Point a well-established
the south end of St. Simons. It is likely
cotton plantation, but its gardens were
during this time that oranges trees
known for growing virtually every kind of
were introduced on St. Simons Island,
flower, plant, and tree that could survive
because Francis Moore described “a
in our coastal environment. The property
tall and thorny orange tree full of fruit”
had groves of lemons and oranges,
when he recorded the English arrival
date palms imported from Persia, and
on St. Simons in his diary. When Fort
olive trees imported from Marseilles
Frederica was garrisoned, it became
at the suggestion of President Thomas
one of the most important towns in
Jefferson. Eventually the property fell into
the colony. An account of the town
ruin and it is now a preserve under the
at that time describes the streets as
protection of the St. Simons Land Trust.
being “regularly laid out and margined with orange trees.” You can still see
There was also Orange Grove, south
Seville orange trees bearing fruit on
of Frederica on Dunbar Creek, which
the grounds at Fort Frederica National
was property granted to John Terry,
Monument today.
silversmith and recorder of Frederica. He “planted hundreds of orange trees
Outside of Frederica, but in the nearby
and called his plantation Orange Grove.”
vicinity, colonists established farms and
After passing through ownership by
plantations on land they were granted.
several influential early island families,
One of these early plantations was
the Bruces, the Abbotts, and Fendigs,
Orange Hall, General James Oglethorpe’s
the historic tract became part of the
only home in America. It was recorded
property known as Sea Palms. Major
to be a small English style raised cottage
Wright Road, Abbott Lane, and Terry
surrounded by a grove of orange trees.
Creek all were named to commemorate
Figs and grapes were also flourishing on
these Orange Grove inhabitants.
Fresh Picked, another gorgeous painting by Loren DiBenedetto from Anderson Fine Art Gallery, perfectly captures the ripe anticipation of peeling into a sweet and juicy orange picked right off the tree. This would add a lovely pop of color to your walls. 48
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nlike lemons and limes, sweet oranges are perfect to peel and eat
just as they are. Navel oranges and other seedless varieties are generally preferred for this. If you’re squeezing for juice, Valencia oranges are a better choice. Some more exotic options are the sweet Cara Cara with its pinkish flesh, the distinctive red
ABOVE: For delicious fresh squeezed orange or grapefruit juice to start your day plus offerings like sausage gravy over
Blood Orange, and the large Sumo
fresh baked biscuits, pancakes, or Benedict Oscar, drop by Halyards for breakfast Wednesday-Sunday. If you’d like to
tangerine-orange hybrid. These
“enhance” your juice, J.J. Mincey and the team would be happy to pour you a mimosa or this Grapefruit Mango Bellini
three are excellent in salads. Sour
made with Ruby Red grapefruit juice, mango purée, and champagne.
Seville oranges are delicious in marmalade, and as flavoring in
PREPARATION:
cocktails and salad dressings.
Preheat the oven to 350°F. Wash
Sunny Spinach Salad INGREDIENTS:
½ c. chopped walnuts 2 medium oranges 1 medium beet
and dry beet, cut into wedges.
Orange Teriyaki Pork
Place beet wedges on tin foil
INGREDIENTS
and drizzle with olive oil. Wrap
For sauce:
and bake in oven for 45 minutes
1 Tbsp. sesame oil
or until tender. Spread walnuts
2 Tbsp. rice wine vinegar
on baking sheet and toast until
¼ c. soy sauce
fragrant and lightly colored, 5 to
1 tsp. orange zest
6 minutes. Set aside until cooled
¼ c. fresh squeezed orange juice
set aside. To a large skillet, add 1
slightly. Cut peels from oranges,
2 tsp. granulated sugar
tablespoon oil, pork slices, season
leaving no white pith. Holding
1 tsp. light brown sugar, packed
with salt and pepper to taste, and
¼ tsp. ground ginger
cook over medium-high heat for
2 garlic cloves, pressed or finely minced
about 2 to 3 minutes on each side
them over a small bowl, segment oranges, catching any juices. In a large bowl, combine the spinach and orange segments. In a small
FOR PORK:
bowl, combine oil, vinegar, salt,
1 to 1¼ lbs. boneless pork tenderloin, cut crosswise into approx. 12 thin slices
or until done. Cook in batches if skillet can’t hold all the pork at once, adding additional oil if
8 oz. baby spinach
pepper, sugar, and 2 Tbsp. of
5 Tbsp. olive oil
reserved orange juice. Whisk
1 Tbsp. sesame oil
2 Tbsp. balsamic vinegar
to combine. Taste, and adjust
salt and pepper, to taste
¼ tsp. salt, plus more to taste
seasoning if necessary. Drizzle
1 Tbsp. sesame seeds, toasted
1/8 tsp. freshly ground black pepper, plus more to taste
dressing over salad, tossing to coat it evenly. Add goat cheese, onions,
3-4 green onions, trimmed and cut diagonally on the bias into ¼” pieces
1/8 tsp sugar
beets, chopped walnuts, and dried
orange slices for garnish
3 oz. soft, mild goat cheese, crumbled
cherries, and toss gently to combine.
PREPARATION:
Evenly sprinkle with sesame seeds,
¼ c. red onions, sliced thin
Season with salt and pepper, if
In medium bowl, add all sauce
top with green onions and orange
½ c. dried cherries
desired, and serve immediately.
ingredients and whisk to combine;
slices, then serve.
necessary. Remove cooked pork from skillet; set aside. Add sauce mixture to skillet and bring to a boil over medium heat. Cook for about 3 to 5 minutes or until mixture reduces slightly. Return pork to skillet and turn to coat with all sides.
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Just Like a Julius INGREDIENTS:
frothy orange drink known as
1 c. milk (2% or whole)
the Orange Julius. According
2 tsp. vanilla extract
to pop culture lore, the birthplace of this cool,
6 oz. frozen orange juice concentrate
creamy drink was an orange juice stand,
½ c. granulated sugar
opened in Los Angeles in the mid-1920s by
1½ c. ice cubes
Julius Freed. As the tale goes, its name came
PREPARATION:
from people in line for the citrus concoction
Pour milk, sugar, and vanilla in a
shouting, “Give me an Orange, Julius!” Dairy
blender and pulse until combined.
Queen now has the corner on the market for this refreshing treat, and it’s not quite the same as the original version made with the intent
Add frozen orange juice concentrate. Blend until fully combined. Add
of promoting fresh orange juice. Still, just the
ice cubes and blend
name can conjure images of sunny afternoons
until ice is crushed and mixture is thick and
with friends and summer weekend fun. This
frothy. (If mixture is too thick, add water one
may be a bit of a cheat, with frozen concentrate,
tablespoon at a time, mixing after each addition
Alternate variations: substitute frozen
until it’s the desired consistency.) Pour into
lemonade or 6-8 oz. of frozen pineapple or
glasses and serve with a straw.
frozen strawberries for frozen orange juice.
but it tastes like Saturday at the mall.
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e’ve been touting all the
air dry in an area with low humidity. Once
to sugar-water and let simmer for 15 minutes.
ways to eat, drink, cook
dry, transfer to a jar or other small airtight
Remove peels with a slotted spoon, dust
and bake with your
container and store in a cool, dark place. It will
with more sugar and let air dry on a baking
oranges, lemons, and
keep for a long time, but will lose its potency
sheet lined with parchment paper or dry in a
other citrus fruit, but here are some additional
after a few months. You can use dried zest for
dehydrator. Once completely dry, transfer to
ways to use and preserve your fruit.
fresh zest in any recipe that calls for it or add it
an airtight container and store in a cool, dry
to homemade bathroom cleaner.
place for up to 3 months.
citrus fruits and store in the fridge for up
MAKE AN ALL-PURPOSE CITRUS
MAKE INFUSED CITRUS OIL. Citrus infused
to two weeks or in the freezer for several
CLEANER. Take fresh citrus peels and
oil can be used to make body products or to
months. If freezing, pour fresh-squeezed
put them in a quart-sized mason jar and
add flavor to homemade salad dressings. To
juice into ice cube trays and, once frozen,
completely cover with white vinegar. Let sit for
make, place dried citrus peels in a jar and
transfer to freezer bags. If refrigerating, use
six weeks, then strain the vinegar into a bottle
cover with oil. Place in a cool, dark place and let
airtight bottles or jars. (You can freeze fruit
and discard the peels. Store in a cool, dark
sit for 4-6 weeks or longer. Strain and store in
whole to be thawed and juiced later too!)
place. Dilute with an equal amount of water
an airtight bottle.
PRESERVE THE JUICE. You can juice
and transfer to a spray bottle when ready to DRY THE PEELS. Dried peels can be used
use. Use on countertops, floors, sinks, tubs and
FIRE IT UP! A few peels thrown in with fire
in many ways, from making tea to bath and
toilets and other hard surfaces. Do not use on
kindling makes for an especially fragrant fire!
body products. Use organic citrus and wash
marble as vinegar can stain it.
This works best if peels are dried for a day or
well before use (same for zest). Whenever you
two beforehand. Collect the peels in a bowl and
peel your citrus fruit to use the flesh, save the
CANDY THE PEELS. Zest citrus peel into
peels by breaking them up into smaller pieces
large chunks using a peeler or a
and drying them for later use.You can air dry
pairing knife. Put one cup of
the peels, use a dehydrator, or bake them on
peels into a pot and cover
the lowest setting in your oven. Once dried,
with water. Bring water
transfer peels to a jar or container and store in
to a boil and then
a cool, dark, dry place.
reduce heat.
leave them out in the open or on top of a heater.
Simmer for SAVE THE ZEST. Grate or thinly peel the
10 minutes.
outer layer of the peel of the citrus fruit with a
Drain and
fine grater, paring knife or a vegetable peeler,
repeat the
avoiding the bitter, white pith. Use the zest
process two
fresh or dry it to use later. To dry, spread in
more times. Heat
a thin layer over a baking tray and leave to
½ c. sugar with ¼ c. water until boiling. Add peel
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andarins are a class of
Clementines (often marketed in the U.S. as
makes it an especially popular snack when
citrus that includes a large
“Cuties” or “Sweeties”) are very small seedless
harvested in the fall. Their skin is loosely
group of loose-skinned,
oranges that are like tangerines in their honey-
attached to the fruit making them extremely
deeply colored, and highly
like sweet flavor. Their compact size makes
easy to peel. Clementines and satsumas are
flavorful fruits. It covers mandarin oranges,
them best eaten out of hand, but they are
often marketed and sold interchangeably, but
satsumas, tangerines, and tangerine hybrids.
delicious in salads and when used in desserts.
you can spot the difference easily because
The terms mandarin and tangerine are used
The tight, shiny orange skins also make them
clementines have tight peels and satsumas
interchangeably for many of these fruits,
beautiful for display and creating casual,
have loose peels.
depending upon where they are grown.
edible centerpieces.
Satsumas grow extremely well in Georgia. The
Tangelos are the product of super-sweet
tree has fruit that ripen early, will withstand
Mandarin oranges are a small and sweet
tangerines that have been crossbred with
colder temperatures, thus requiring less cold
tangerine variety. They do have some seeds,
either pomelos or grapefruit. The result is a
protection, and produce more consistent
which makes them a bit less desirable for
sweet, easy-to-peel treat that has the color
crops over a longer period of time. Tangerines,
snacking than seedless clementines. It is also
of a tangerine, but a more mild sweetness.
especially Clementines, also have great success
a popular canned fruit, sold packed in juice.
You can tell a tangelo from an orange by the
here. Unlike other types of citrus, cross-
Slices are often used in salads.
pollination is required for optimum fruiting of a number of tangerine varieties and hybrids.
top that gives the The satsuma is a tangerine
fruit its nickname,
that is considered
“honeybell.”
Tangerines are smaller than oranges with
a variety of small
bright orange skins and slightly looser peels.
mandarin oranges. It
They are great for eating raw and adding to
originally hails from
salads. You can also juice tangerines for a
Japan, where its status
slightly sweeter and brighter take on classic
as one of the sweetest
orange juice, making it a nice option for
(and conveniently
cocktails too.
seedless) citrus fruits
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telltale “knob” at the
The kumquat is the smallest commercially available variety of orange. A relatively common find here in south coastal Georgia, this olive-sized orange fruit, native to Southeast Asia is something of a contradiction.
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nlike oranges and most other citrus fruits, however, you can eat an entire kumquat, peel and all, and it’s the skin that is the sweetest part of the fruit, while the flesh packs a tart punch. The kumquat’s
flavor is distinctly citrusy. While the fruit is slightly sweet, its overwhelming flavor is sour and tangy. It’s unknown how long the fruit has been cultivated, but the earliest known reference to kumquats appeared in twelfth century China. Though it has been a staple for centuries in Southeast Asian countries, the kumquat wasn’t brought to Europe until the mid-1800s. By 1850, it was being cultivated in North America. The English name “kumquat” comes from a Cantonese word meaning “golden orange” or “golden tangerine.” While the kumquat tree can survive low temperatures, it produces larger and sweeter fruits in warm climates. The tree is ideal for growth here in our temperate coastal environment. Because kumquats can keep for up to two weeks in the refrigerator, you will have plenty of time to try out the many ways to enjoy them. The kumquat’s sweet-yet-sour flavor makes it perfect for marmalades, and the pectin in the fruit’s seeds will make it extra thick. Kumquats are easy to preserve and they make great gifts or cocktail garnish when candied. You can cook them into soups and add them to meat and poultry dishes too. Don’t be afraid to be creative with these little gems!
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Ruby Red Saves the Day
he U.S. is the world’s third largest
Although it tasted like the original white
producer of citrus fruit, after Brazil
grapefruit, the new pink version let farmers
and China. That’s an impressive feat
know that other varieties were possible.
when only Florida, California, Texas, and
Based on knowledge of orange
Arizona grow commercial crops! When it
mutations over hundreds of
comes to grapefruit, the U.S. is unmatched,
centuries, grapefruit farmers
growing more than one-third of the world’s
gambled on the chance that
supply. Florida is our top producing state,
the next variety would be
supplying approximately 75% of the crop.
sweeter than its bitter ancestors. That bet
Ironic, given the fruit’s chilly reception when it
paid off big in 1929 when an orchard owner
arrived there in the 1800s.
discovered a red grapefruit growing on a pink grapefruit
Originally thought to be an offshoot of the
tree. That mutation, given
pomelo, grapefruit is a relative newcomer
the name Ruby Red, was
to the commercial citrus family. Although it
the first grapefruit to
was first distinguished as a different species
receive a U.S. patent and
in James MacFayden’s Flora of Jamaica in
gave rise to the Texas Red
1837 with the botanical name, Citrus paradisi,
grapefruit industry. With its
that name was adjusted in 1948, when citrus
striking red flesh and sweet
specialists deemed it an accidental hybrid
taste, the fruit was an instant
between the pomelo and orange. Upon its
hit. The Texas Red became the
arrival in Florida, the tree was grown only as
official fruit of Texas in 1993.
a novelty and fruit was little utilized. Citrus lovers who had been raised on sweet oranges
The impact this single discovery had on the
were turned off by the sour-bitter taste
grapefruit industry cannot be overstated.
of the white-fleshed fruit. As the booming
Before the Ruby Red, grapefruit was largely
orange industry thrived in the Sunshine State,
overlooked or treated as an exotic island fruit
grapefruit was more of a novelty crop that was
by most Americans. After Ruby came
not sold commercially. Then, in two-stepped
along, grapefruit became one of the nation’s
Texas and changed the industry.
favorite breakfast foods and spurred a diet trend. Although Florida eventually regained
Though locals were slow to embrace
the lead in grapefruit production, the current
grapefruit, Texas fruit farmers continued
success of the U.S. grapefruit industry and the
to plant it. This diligence paid off when they
evolution of more popular varieties of grapefruit
discovered that grapefruit was prone to
must be credited to the persistence of Texas
mutation, and a pink variety began to grow.
farmers and the state’s Ruby Red discovery.
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OPPOSITE PAGE: Citrus-infused liquor makes excellent cocktails. Instead of spending money on flavored vodka, make your own by steeping citrus peels in the liquor for a few days. The bright, cheery peels look beautiful suspended in the jar or bottle too.
Grapefruit Rose Infused Vodka INGREDIENTS
1 bottle (750 ml.) vodka 2 large Ruby Red grapefruit 1/4 c. dried culinary rose
DIRECTIONS Rinse culinary rose and set aside to drip dry. Peel grapefruit, avoiding the white pith. In an airtight glass vessel, combine rose, grapefruit peel and vodka. Store in a cool dark place for 3-5 days, shake daily. Strain when infusion has reached the desired flavor.
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Also known as the Fingered Citron, the Buddha’s Hand is one of the oldest citrus fruits. Sometimes described as a “lemon with fingers,” this strange citrus is treasured for its sweet floral fragrance and mild zest. Works really well in marmalades, jams and cocktails too.
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In addition to the hundreds of varieties of the citrus we’ve already
discussed, there are some rather strange and more unusual citrus fruits with which you might not be familiar, but are worth a try. You may just find some quite apPEELing!
Ugli Fruit
Don’t let the ugli fruit’s name scare you off. The thick, wrinkled peel of
this Jamaican tangelo hides sweet orange fruit. To prepare it, peel using a sharp knife, removing all of the bitter white pith. Working over a bowl, cut in between the membranes to release the sections. It’s delicious in salads!
Calamondins
This small, round fruit looks somewhat like a tangerine and has very acid pulp. Fruits are yellow to orange colored, and can readily used as a substitute for limes and lemons. Calamondins also make an attractive and cold-hardy indoor or container plant.
Bergamot
The essential oil in bergamot is what gives Earl Grey and Lady Grey
teas their distinctive floral fragrance. As a bitter orange-lemon hybrid, bergamot is too sour to eat, but its unique aroma adds character to marmalades, preserves, and baked goods. Make a delicious curd by replacing all or some of the lemons in your favorite lemon curd recipe with bergamot. Add tea-like flavor to scones or cookies by using bergamot zest instead of lemon zest.
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The bright yellow Buddha’s Hand definitely surely wins the award for most unusual looking! Not just the ultimate fruit-bowl conversation piece, this bizarre
fruit has a delicate perfume and a number of uses. It is essentially all peel and pith, with no juice. The mild, aromatic pith makes delicious candied citrus zest. Thinly sliced Buddha’s hand can also be used to add flavor to sugar, salt or vodka.
Variegated Pink Lemons
Typically available from October to February, the variegated pink lemon has a yellow-and green-
streaked skin that becomes a deeper yellow as it ripens. They're beautiful in displays, either whole or cut up for garnish. Unfortunately, the pink fruit doesn’t yield a pink-colored juice.
Finger Limes Available from late July through
January, the small slender finger limes are usually bright green, but may also be dark brown or purple in color, which indicates that the fruit grew in a cooler climate. You can use the zest just like lime zest, but the real treat is found inside of the fruit. Slice the limes in half to reveal the citrus pearls, which resemble caviar. The pearls have a pleasant crunch and bright, acidic flavor.
Yuzu
They make a perfect garnish for raw oysters or a fun topping for your frozen yogurt.
The fragrant Japanese-born Yuzu is similar to a sour orange, not good for
eating raw, but it has important uses as an additive and flavoring. It’s a key ingredient in ponzu sauce and
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whatever it takes to do that. But that’s not always the best route. If you have a client flying in from Texas who loves BBQ, walked off the plane in jeans, and asked if he should have brought a tie, don’t take him out for a five course dinner. He’ll be more comfortable at the local spot you loved in college where he can sit down, relax and be himself. The meal might only cost you $20, but it’s exactly what he wanted. On the flip side is the lady from a small town driving in to show you her latest designs. You are thrilled to meet this up-andcoming “It Girl” face to face. She is excited
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KGIB PRESENTS VOLUNTEER AWARDS Keep Golden Isles Beautiful honored volunteers at its recent Volunteer Recognition Breakfast. With just a staff of two, the educational non-profit depends on volunteer effort, community partners and financial supporters to further their projects and initiatives. Ten awards were presented for 2020: Community Partner of the Year/Non-Profit, Keep Liberty Beautiful and Keep Savannah Beautiful; Community Partner of the Year/ Profit, Teamwork Services;
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CHAMBER FOUNDATION LAUNCHED The Brunswick Golden Isles Chamber of Commerce recently celebrated the launch of the Chamber Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization. Chamber President and CEO Ralph Staffins III said, “Through the Chamber Foundation we hope to see diversity and inclusion, workforce development, and leadership development grow and strive in the Golden Isles.” All donations to the Foundation are are tax-deductible and will be used to help implement the new Carl Vinson Institute Workforce Development Study in our community. Funds will be used to create scholarships to diversify programming and help ensure leadership development by growing the Leadership Glynn and Youth Leadership Glynn programs. brunswickgoldenisleschamber.com
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TORRAS FOUNDATION ESTABLISHES CCGA SCHOLARSHIP The Torras Foundation recently made its 2nd annual distribution to 29 local charities totaling nearly $55,000. Among this year’s beneficiaries were front-line workers at the Southeast Georgia Health System, Downtown Brunswick restaurants, and organizations that protect and serve in our community. In addition, the Foundation worked with the College of Coastal Georgia to establish and fund the Robert and Susan Torras scholarship program to provide annual scholarships to qualifying local students attending CCGA. The first scholarships will be awarded in Fall 2021. CCGA President Dr. Michelle Johnston commented, “We are so grateful for the generosity, in many, many ways, of Bob and Susan Torras. As Bob shared with me on multiple occasions, his motivation was always the desire to make a difference in students’ lives. The continued support of the Torras Foundation has sustained that spirit and advanced the College’s focus on student success.” Follow The Torras Foundation on Facebook for more information.
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STRIPLING’S OPENS IN BRUNSWICK Stripling’s in the Golden Isles …You never sausage a place! Stripling’s is an authentic, charming general store that boasts a full-service butcher shop, world famous sausage and jerky, and unique Southern specialties that you can only get in one place. They are a family-owned-and-operated business steeped in the traditions of the great people that made them a household name. Stripling’s has been providing a genuine taste of the South to regulars and visitors alike for over 50 years. Conveniently access the store located at 2304 Glynn Avenue in Brunswick from the FJ Torras Causeway via Warde Street or from Glynn Avenue. Customer experience is top priority at Stripling’s in the Golden Isles and they’re looking forward to having you as a guest. To learn more about Stripling’s, visit striplings.com.
IRASSHAIMASE! A hearty Japanese welcome to Wasabi Express. The new Japanese express restaurant recently opened on St. Simons Island offers great quality food at reasonable prices. They use only fresh products to prepare items on the menu. All entrees come with rice, vegetable and sweet carrots and offer a wide variety of side dishes and Wasabi Specials. The staff takes enormous pride in providing excellent customer service. Not only do they provide dine-in and carry-out service, they can deliver to you (with a service charge) via delivery service. Located at 509 Ocean Boulevard, they’re open MondaySaturday 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. You can find them on Facebook at Wasabi Express where they post their daily specials or call 912.268.4734.
DUTCHMANS OPENS ATHENS STORE Dutchmans Designs has been a staple home goods store on St Simons Island since opening its doors in 2009. Dutchmans began over 25 years ago, growing from the ground up, first a single modest storefront selling one-off pieces to a retail powerhouse. Dutchmans is aptly dubbed “casual living” stores, but each location has a distinct in-store experience that is ever-changing with the seasons. Full of everything from luxury gifts, to beautiful lighting,
custom made furniture, in home design, and custom draperies. Owner Stephanie Bramble is involved in every aspect of the business working as the Founder and Creative Director. She is intimately involved in each store to make sure the customers are wowed every time they walk through the doors. Dutchmans recently added its newest location in Athens. Other Dutchmans locations can be found in Chamblee, GA, and Highlands and Cornelius, NC. dutchmansdesigns.com
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BUSINESS BUZZ RAW POTENTIAL You may have heard rumblings of a new oyster bar coming to St. Simons Island. Well, the rumors are true, and the wait is almost over. Dorothy’s Cocktail & Oyster Bar will open their doors in early April. Dorothy’s will feature an expansive cocktail list as well as world-class wines by the glass. Dorothy’s will offer oysters from up and down the East coast as well as fresh, raw seafood dishes at their beautiful marble oyster bar. Not in the mood for raw seafood? No problem, Dorothy’s Chef & Owner has spent years creating a unique menu that is sure to please everyone from the global gastronomes to the meat-and-potato crowd. And did we mention rum? Oh yes, over 80 bottles of rum on offer! Stay up to date by following @dorothysssi on Instagram. Dorothysssi.com
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HEALTH SYSTEM MEETS UNITED WAY GOAL Kudos to the Southeast Georgia Health System team at the Brunswick Campus for meeting their 2020 United Way fundraising campaign goal of $67,500! Proud supporters of United Way, the Health System recently presented the check to United Way of Coastal Georgia Executive Director Justin Callaway. In this past year full of unknowns and new normals, fundraising wasn’t easy, but Cancer
LOCAL OWNERSHIP SETS COASTAL HOSPICE OF GEORGIA APART Coastal Hospice of Georgia is a new hospice agency located on St. Simons Island, serving Glynn and surrounding counties. Clayton Watson is Founder & CEO. Coastal Hospice provides expert and compassionate medical and supportive care for people facing a terminal illness. Their hospice team will work with your physician and primary caregiver to provide you and your loved one the support needed to spend quality time in your own familiar surroundings. Their end-of-life care expertise comes from decades of experience and that experience continues to grow with each patient they serve. Coastal Hospice provides care to any person in need, regardless of age, diagnosis, or ability to pay. All of their resources are dedicated to services that benefit each patient and family. 1700 Frederica Road, Suite 205, 912.434.9810, coastalhospice.com.
Care Center director Stephanie Sinopoli, Physician Practices manager Melissa Toler, and Admissions manager Jennifer Watkins were undaunted. These Health System co-chairs encouraged team members to continue their support of United Way through payroll deductions in unique and creative ways that included weekly prizes and premier parking spots. Way to support your community, Team SGHS! For more information about how you can give to United Way, visit uwcga.org.
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Hans F. Trupp, CCIM founder and former Chairman of Trupp Hodnett Enterprises and The Management Company prior to taking the companies public (NYSE, RZT) in an IPO in 1998 has reentered the real estate business locally through an affiliation with eXp realty. eXp is a cloud based publicly traded (NASDAQ, EXPI) company with more than 42,000 agents in all 50 states, Canada, Australia, UK, Mexico, France, Portugal, South Africa, India and will soon be available worldwide. This internet based high technology company will totally revolutionize the real estate industry both with relationships of buyers and sellers and the
relationships that sales people have with the company. Trend Magazine has described eXp as the Amazon of real estate. eXp realty offers a very unique agent attraction program and Hans has partnered with veteran Atlanta broker John Adams to inform and educate agents throughout the United States about eXp, one of the fastest growing real estate companies in the nation. Adams is well known throughout Georgia for his educational activities on behalf of the Georgia Real Estate Commission, and his regular appearances on Fox 5 Atlanta and CNN. He continues to be a freelance journalist with the Atlanta Journal-Constitution with more than 1,000 articles in print.
Thanks to the internet, eXp’s state of the art revolutionary cloud based technology and a unique revenue sharing plan Hans and his team are able to offer a performance-based, no risk maximum 4% listing commission on any real estate both residential and commercial. No risk - you can cancel the listing at any time for any reason. Hans would also be pleased to share his broad business knowledge and experience with anyone interested in a free no obligation consultation session with regard to any real estate problem. Call, email or text him if you would like to explore his listing program or if you have any questions with regard to eXp, one of the fastest growing real estate companies in the nation with now over 42,000 agents and growing.
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W H AT ’ S H A P P E N I N G GARDEN WALK SCHEDULED FOR APRIL The Cassina Garden Club hosts the 15th Annual Tabby & Tillandsia Garden Walk on Saturday, April 24 from 10:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. Tour eight private gardens on St. Simons Island and the Butterfly Garden in Demere Park. Every garden tells the story of the homeowners and their love of nature. Docents will be available at each location to provide information on garden designs, features and plantings. Tour tickets are $30 in advance and $35 on tour day. Pre-purchase online at cassinagardenclub.org, or at ACE Garden Center, GJ Ford Bookshop, or St. Simons Drug Company, or buy on tour day at the Will Call table at the tabby cabins on Gascoigne Bluff. The Members Cultivated Plant Sale will also take place at the tabby cabins that day and tours of the cabins will be available. Current CDC Covid-19 guidelines will be in place.
ATTENTION DAD AND DAUGHTERS The Golden Isles Father Daughter Purity Ball on Saturday, March 13, offers dads and their daughters an opportunity to have fun, quality time with each other, fostering the father-daughter relationship. You’ll get to learn a few classic ballroom dances with an official ballroom dance instructor, enjoy a three-course meal, and experience a special rose ceremony. The event takes place at the Jekyll Island Convention Center from 6:30-9:00p.m. Tickets are $75 per fatherdaughter, $35 each additional daughter. Recommended age is 9+, but the dance is open to the young and young at heart. For more information, visit goldenislespurityball.com.
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GET MUDDY WITH KGIB! Help Keep Golden Isles Beautiful ensure that our Marshes of Glynn stay litter free at a “Marsh Madness” cleanup! Sponsored locally by Georgia-Pacific Brunswick Cellulose and kicking off the national Great America Cleanup effort, twenty-five (Yes, 25!) area salt marsh cleanups have been planned for various days and times, to accommodate the largest number of volunteers possible. KGIB executive director Lea King-Badyna says,“This is our most expansive Marsh Madness effort to date, and a large volunteer turn out is crucial to making the biggest possible positive impact in removing trash and debris from this valuable natural resource. We cannot emphasize enough the importance of a large volunteer turnout.” Bags, gloves and water will be provided; boots, sunscreen, bug spray, clothes/shoes for mud recommended; social distancing will be observed. Please arrive early for check in. See individual cleanup event listings containing maps at KGIB.ORG under the “events” tab.
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W H AT ’ S H A P P E N I N G HIT THE TRAILS FOR HAPPY TAILS Join the Humane Society of South Coastal Georgia for Tails on the Trails, their first-ever 5K Virtual Run/Walk. There will be drawings for prizes, a chance to win a portrait of your pet by artist Lucy Richardson, and you’ll be helping homeless animals. This virtual 5K run/walk takes place from March 1-31 and registration is open through March 26. The pace is up to you and your 5K doesn’t have to be completed in one day. Run/walk with friends or go solo. Register (with check/cash) at The Big Flea, 129 Shoppers Way, Brunswick or Puppy Paradise, 195 Skylane Rd. on St. Simons Island. Registration fee is $20 and you can add a Paw Pals Bracelet for an additional $2. To register online, visit eventbrite.com. To be featured on the tailsonthetrails Instagram account, email your run/walk photos to tailstrails5k@hsscg.org.
SPRING SERENADE The Coastal Symphony of Georgia presents its Variations on a Season 20-21 spring concert on Sunday, March 14 at 3:00 p.m. Spring Serenade will highlight small ensemble performances and woodwind pieces conducted by Michelle Merrill to include works by Ludwig van Beethoven, Charles Gounod, Valerie Coleman and Antonín Dvořák. The performance will take place at Mary Ross Waterfront Park in Brunswick. If you are not already a Symphony season ticket-holder, concert tickets are $50 (or $200 for season) at coastalsymphonyofgeorgia.org
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IT’S ELEMENTARY Brunswick Actors Theatre presents Baskerville by Ken Ludwig as the first show in their 2021 season. Comedic genius Ken Ludwig (Lend Me a Tenor, Moon Over Buffalo) transforms Arthur Conan Doyle’s classic The Hound of the Baskervilles into a murderously funny adventure on stage. The male heirs of the Baskerville line are being dispatched one by one. Sherlock Holmes is on the case. Show dates: March 6, 7, 13, 14, 20, 21. 8:00 p.m. Saturdays, 3:00 p.m. matinee on Sundays. For additional season information and to reserve tickets visit SoGloGallery.com or call 912.230.1042.
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ALOHA, CABARET Save the date! The Coastal Symphony of Georgia’s signature fundraiser, Cabaret, is happening on May 21. This evening of casual elegance will be held outside in the seaside setting of the Atlantic Court at The King and Prince Beach & Tennis Resort. The island-style festivities will be on fire – literally, with a featured Polynesian dancer and fire performer. Auction bidding will be open to all with an online platform. Be sure to catch next month’s issue of Elegant Island Living for all of the details! RUN FOR THE ROSES RETURNS The Kentucky Derby will be held on its usual Spring date this year and with it comes the return of Derby Day. Frederica Academy’s signature FUNdraiser will be held on May 1 from 5:00-8:00 p.m. and will include the broadcast of the race, raffle, silent and live auctions, and entertainment by Mason Waters & the Groove Allstars. To observe health and safety guidelines, the entire event will take place outside at Sea Island’s Retreat Clubhouse, the silent auction bidding platform is online, and the evening has been shortened to three hours. Derby Day is a time-honored FA tradition. With the exception of last year when the event was cancelled due to Covid-19, Derby Day has netted on average over $200,000, which has been used to support a variety of of innovative programs. Limitd tickets are available through sponsorships. For more information. contact bradhutcherson@fredericaacademy.org. ROLL WITH THE TIDE Register now for the 8th Annual High Tide Classic to be held at the Jekyll Island Golf Club on April 10 and help the Marty Lyons Foundation keep making wishes come true for kids diagnosed with terminal or life-threatening illness. Out of every dollar that is given to the Foundation, 95 to 97 cents goes back to their Wish Kids. Put together a team, become a sponsor for as little as $100, or donate today. General foursomes are available for $400 which include golf, gift bag, driving range, and lunch. This year registration will be limited to foursomes, but if you want to play and don’t have a foursome, email Phillip Lyons at P_Lyonsjr@yahoo.com. Give a chance to help a child’s dream become a reality. For more information, see martylyonsfoundation.org.
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Your home is more than a building or an address. It’s where you experience life, connection, and growth. That is why our agents find what they do so rewarding! Each month we are going to take you into the home of one of our agents. See what they love and value most about their homes and where they live. Around fourteen years ago, my husband Paul and I decided we wanted to make a life on St. Simons Island. We came from Ohio where the winters are brutal. My brother lived in Atlanta and recommended we check out St. Simons Island. The minute we crossed over the causeway, we knew St. Simons is where we wanted to be. We immediately fell in love with the charming ambiance and natural beauty that encompassed the island. Additionally, Paul and I are avid art lovers and we found St. Simons to be a thriving community of artists in just about any medium you can think of. After becoming more familiar with the island, we knew we wanted to be on the south end where we could walk or ride our bikes to the beaches and village. We were looking for a one-level home that was much more manageable than the large home we were coming from in Ohio. We found our perfect match in Sadie Life Tract, quietly located right across from Mallory Park. Paul and I love that the best of St. Simons is just an arm's reach away.
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One of our favorite places to spend our time at home is in our great room. This is where we love to watch movies and in more normal times where we love entertaining our friends and family. Our great room is bright and cheery and where most of our favorite pieces of art are displayed, much of which by local artists. Paul and I enjoy collecting photography, paintings, and sculptures. Each piece tells a different story and makes us happy. We love spending time at home with our three cats; however, we are looking forward to when we can travel again. We have family in Ohio, North Carolina, and Maryland and miss taking trips to go visit them. We also are looking forward to when we can go on another cruise. We love cruising to new destinations we have never been to. Paul and I feel very fortunate to call St. Simons home. We believe we will have many more happy years living in our home in Sadie Life Tract. I believe everyone’s home should be their retreat. This is why I enjoy helping clients find a home, not just a house. Rayea Pieschel is a Sales Associate at DeLoach Sotheby’s International Realty. She has over thirty years of experience and knowledge assisting buyers and sellers. Allow Rayea to help you in your next real estate endeavor.
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122 Biltmore, St. Simons Island Club On a private lot in the Island Club, this 6BR/4.5BA home has beautiful Low Country architecture and overlooks the 10th Tee of Retreat. Master suite w/views on main. Gourmet kitchen with 6 burner Viking, quartz countertops. Highest quality construction with two story foyer with custom window, oak floors, custom fixtures. Fabulous media/game room offers theater seating. $1,798,000
4325 Fifth St., East Beach Buy an oversized East Beach lot for $600,000 or build to suit with pool in the $1.35 - $1.4 million range. Enjoy making memories on St. Simons best beach at East Beach or enjoy kayaking in the nearby salt marsh. Live the St. Simon's lifestyle! $600,000
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324 The Waterfront, St. Simons Island 4BR/4BA penthouse with views of St. Simons Sound, Jekyll Island, and the marshes. Highest quality const. includes hwd floors, wainscoting and crown molding. One of the largest condos on St. Simons and built to hurricane standards. Open, split floor plan for entertaining. $1,485,000
115 Southpoint, South End SSI Fabulous south end location with views across the marsh towards the beach sets apart this 5BR/3.5BA home. Features include an open floor plan, lovely wide plank pine floors, master on the main, oversized garages and elevator. Interiors have great flow to the outside spaces, swimming pool. $1,025,000
100 Hampton Point Drive, St. Simons Island Wonderful 5BR/6.5BA custom home with awesome floor plan on water with a dock. Professionally decorated with 100 year old wood floors, generous entertaining areas including a screened party room, and a huge cook's kitchen. Beautiful landscaping and pool. $1,750,000
907 Beachview, SSI Fabulous ocean views from this 3BR plus bunk rm/4BA fee simple townhome overlooking the Atlantic Ocean and beach. Spacious rooms, high ceilings, and quality finishes. Storage and garage. Views from the living areas and master suite are incomparable! Between Village and King & Prince. Recently painted interiors. $2,250,000
1006 Ocean Blvd Located at the corner of Ocean Blvd. and Third Street, between the popular St. Simons Island Village and the King and Prince Resort, the condominiums are just one street over from the beach. This unit has new windows, doors, flooring, appliances, and it has been attractively updated. $487,500
112 Davison Lane, Hawkins Island SSI, Panoramic westerly views from this 1.75 acre lot with unobstructed views to the bridges over the Marshes of Glynn. An adjacent common area provides additional privacy. Located in Hawkins Island, a Sea Island developed SD, near shopping and Sea Island resort amenities. $545,000
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Villas at Frederica River, #303, SSI Fresh, upscale updates are featured at this top floor 3BR/3BA condominium w/ approx. 2700 s.f. overlooking Gascoigne Bluff and the Frederica River. Features an exceptional kitchen renovation and luxurious master suite and master bath! For top of the line quality, this condominium is a must see! $679,900
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3100 Lawrence Road, St. Simons Island 40 acre tract with fabulous marsh frontage overlooking the Hampton River and approx. 760 ft. of frontage on Lawrence Road. This one of a kind, peaceful and private setting is surrounded by property preserved by the SSI Land Trust. $3,052,500
105 Timucuan Court, Cumberland Harbour, St. Marys 3BR/3.5 BA home overlooking Cumberland Island. Coastal features include double verandas for views and breezes, transoms, beaded board wainscoting, and hardwoods. Boardwalk takes you to a boat house on the river with adjacent dock. Coastal living at its best! $875,000
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Island Sanctuary! Private entrance leads you across newly constructed bridge to enter a spectacular world of the salt marsh, moss draped oaks, and nature. 4.67 acre property w/ beautiful 3BR, 2BA home with stunning views, new HVAC, new paint and more! furnished! $699,000
Immaculate 4BR, 2BA home in a great mid-island location! Large open family area with high ceilings and fireplace! Gorgeous hardwood floors, screened porch, two car garage and much more! $397,000. Call Art!
BUILD YOUR DREAM HOME ON THESE AVAILABLE HOMESITES! 115, 117, & 121 LAUREL VIEW DRIVE Three nice building lots (#24, 25, 26) in the desirable Laurel View subdivision. These three lots are available for sale separately or can be purchased together. Water and sewer lines are available to the property. The lots are located in the "X" flood zone. Laurel View is an excellent mid-south island location close to shopping, restaurants, and the beach. Call Joy Wright for additional information at (912) 230-0134.
11 CEDAR POINT ROAD - $279,000 This beautiful 11.14 acre (4.2 +/- upland acres) property offers great privacy and seclusion while being very conveniently located. Owner is told that two residential homes can be built on the property (subject, of course, to County approval). Property offers gorgeous views of the golden marsh all around. This rare homesite, though private and secluded, is very convenient to the islands, shopping, retail, and restaurants. Call Don Wright for additional information at (912) 222-0133.
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2105 GRAND VIEW DRIVE - $422,500 Fantastic updated condo. 3BR, 3BA, and a renovated kitchen with new SS appliances, glass tile backsplash, granite counters, and enlarged island. Crown molding, wainscoting in the living and dining rooms, new carpet in guest rooms, carerra marble countertops, new vanities and faucets in guest bathrooms, new shower door in master bath, added chair rail in foyer, living and dining areas. Plantation shutters and a lovely screened porch. Call Joy Wright (912) 230-0134.
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260 Moss Oak Lane Located in Sea Palms with newly renovated golf course. Complex is located next to the Pool and Clubhouse. 2BR, 2.5BA and 2 enclosed sleeping porches. Spectacular views. Only condo in the complex currently for sale. $284,000
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1726 Ocean Road - East Beach Breathtaking marsh front home with 6BR/7.5BA This home features 2 masters, beautiful marsh views from all porches, outdoor kitchen, and heated pool. Great buy for East Beach. Call for more details. $1,645,000
Nancy Phelan REALTOR, GRI
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Freddy Stroud Broker, CRS, GRI
105 Grove Lane - The Grove at King City Beautiful Southern plantation style home in the village. 4BR with 4.5BA and 4,000 sf. French doors leading to multi-level balconies, elevator, hot tub, den with access to deck overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. $1,290,000
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105 Shadow Wood Bend 4BR, 3BA in the desirable Brockinton Plantation. Tile in LR and BRs w/ real hardwood hickory floors. The main floor features a spacious master suite with vaulted ceilings, a walk-in closet, double vanity, jetted tub, & a tile shower. $475,000
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1440 Ocean Blvd #132 Many upgrades in this 2 bedroom/2 bathroom condo that is conveniently located close to all the amenities in the complex. With tile floors, updated kitchen, new systems and recently painted, this condo is turn-key ready. $439,000
4215 13th St. East Beach Located near Gould's Inlet, this prominent home sits just a short walk and dunes away from East Beach. Vaulted ceilings, exposed brick walls, a private pool, and multiple living spaces, including a sunroom.Observation deck, and enjoy close proximity to the Atlantic. $1,290,000
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890 Wimbledon Drive, St. Simons Island This one level, furnished one bedroom condo has so much potential. It's a blank canvas waiting for your personal touches. It offers a nice screened porch overlooking a natural area. The complex is close to the swim and tennis amenities. Easy to show. Being sold "as is". $169,000
4203 Ninth St - East Beach 4BR, 4BA, 2HBA beach home sits on over .5 acre of oceanfront land. The interior is a palate for your imagination. Soaring ceiling heights and a kitchen that is a work of art. Framed in steel exceed all hurricane standards. Oceanfront terraces and balconies overlook the pool and ocean. $2,975,000
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200 Carnoustie, Island Club Custom built 4BR/4BA well maintained home offers a split plan with a bonus room over the garage. Features include a spacious GR with a vaulted ceiling and FP, a nice kitchen w/ pantry, bfast nook, study and screened porch. $890,000
442 Mimosa, West Point This fabulous home with spectacular water views offers 3BR/3.5BA w/ the master suite on the main level. 4600SF, FP and windows overlooking the expansive lake, outdoor living areas, pool and large backyard. $897,500
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4214 Eleventh St., East Beach Absolutely charming vintage beach cottage only 3 houses back from beach access, just a short walk to beach. The main house has 3BR and 3BA with the 4th BR and BA is a guest cottage behind the main house. $924,000
118 Hawkins Island Circle 3BR, 3.5BA Mediterranean style home on Hawkins Island. Many custom features, large master suite on main, chef’s kitchen, vaulted ceilings, FR with fireplace, hwd and tile floors, screened porch and swimming pool. 1,250,000
112 Killarney Drive, Island Club GOLF COURSE VIEWS! This all one level brick home offers 3BR, 3.5BA with a bonus room. Large family room with FP and french doors leading to a patio overlooking a nicely landscaped backyard with irrigation. $699,000
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117 Cypress Pt, Island Club This home offers 5BR/4.5BA with an open floor plan, the main level includes a formal DR, updated kitchen that opens to a keeping room and family room, a study and spacious master suite. Pool. Call for more details. $949,500
443 Mimosa This custom built marsh front home has so much to offer. 1.5 acres with western exposure, 4BR, 6.5BA, spacious family room w/ FP and reclaimed hwd floors, a formal DR, kitchen with SS appl. and breakfast area, and sun room. Elevator, a 5 car garage, bonus room, large heated pool. Must see! $999,500
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101 Militia Hill Way This 4BR SSI home offers a great mid-island location. Located on almost 1/2 acre, it is in well-maintained and in move-in ready condition. Master on the main level, a nice kitchen area with hard surface countertops, spacious living areas, a bonus room and a nice screened porch.$425,000
104 Westchester, Island Club This custom built home offers 4 large BRs with the master on the main level. Many features include a large bonus room, a chefs kitchen with a butlers pantry, a large FR with FP, a formal DR/LR, 3 car garage, custom millork and more. A great opportunity to live in the Island Club. $1,175,000
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East Beach - Twelfth St. Charming beach home steps away from the ocean. 4BR, 5.5BA. Private Pool and Cabana. Sleeps 10.
The Grand 3 & 4 bedroom units available with spectacular views. Oversized pool & private boardwalk to East Beach.
King & Prince - St. Simons Island King and Prince ocean view villas. Call today to check availability!
East Beach - Sixteenth St. 5BR/5.5BA. Breathtaking ocean views. Amazing outdoor kitchen and private pool. Sleeps 10.
St. Simons Island - Ocean Rd Amazing 5BR, 5.5BA family friendly marshfront home w/ private pool. Short walk to beach. Sleeps 14.
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721 Page Court | St. SimonS iSland, ga | $915,500 Lovely, traditional home with the attached apartment (possible income) with separate entrance, full-sized appliances, full bath, and sunroom. This space is flexible enough that it could be a first-floor master, recreation/workout room, or wonderful art studio. The possibilities are endless! This 2,945 SqFt home has been updated with barn doors, shiplap, and some modern features. The living room features a raised hearth fireplace and French doors to a very private patio. Upstairs, the master bedroom has double closets, one featuring custom-built with real wood doors. On the third floor, is a flex space which could be a great office, studio, or a bedroom. This is one of the quietest streets on SSI with a lovely park across the street and yet is only a few blocks to the pier. Great vacation home or investment property!
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413 Pikes Bluff Drive, Frederica Nestled in the woods, backing up to 500 acres of protected land surrounding a wood stork rookery, this home was custom built using reclaimed wood, 80 year old brick and a palette of natural, earthy colors that match the bark of the surrounding forest. A sense of warmth pervades. The GR w/FP, open kitchen, breakfast room lead to a screened porch. The ground level also has the master BR, office, powder room, locker room, Ceasar’s room with shower, and a 3 car garage. Upstairs are 3BR with private baths, TV room, play nook, wildlife observatory bridge and a recreation room with half bath & wet bar. 2.21 acres in an exceptional setting. $1,795,000
Ocean Club North 184, Ocean Club Residences Ocean Club at Sea Island is a gated haven set worlds apart from the ordinary. Only 14 units and no renters. 4BR, 4.5BA oceanfront flat. 3,880 SF of custom-built residence. Lutron system for lighting and music. Mahogany doors. Every social area has ocean views. Gourmet Viking kitchen features granite and stone. Family room with vaulted and beamed ceiling. 14' beamed pecky cypress ceiling in the LR equipped with a fireplace with limestone mantle and hearth. Oceanside covered porch with 180 degree views of the Atlantic Ocean, beach and sea oats laced sand dunes. 2-car garage plus climate controlled storage. Peaceful, quiet, solitude, exclusive, security, peace of mind. $5,950,000
Lot 20, Golf Retreat North A magnificent half acre+ building site located on the #5 tee of Plantation Golf Course. Long views across the elevated greens of #6, the Seaside Course and the marsh. Under-brushed and easy to see. Live Oaks, Pines and Magnolia trees. Sea Island Club application rights are available on this property. A lovely home site in a convenient Island location, close to the village/pier. $895,000
Lot 18, Ocean Forest Located on the picturesque 6th fairway of the famed and private Ocean Forest Golf Course, this building site is exceptional. Contoured and well vegetated, the Live oaks and palmettos are beautifully set among rolls of ancient sand dunes in this maritime forest. Public sewer and water serve this site in its peaceful and secure setting. The Ocean Forest neighborhood has its own full time staffed gatehouse. You will know your neighbors: short term rentals are prohibited. The ambience of Ocean Forest is real. Come see for yourself. $899,000
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Cottage 298, E. 36th Street This striking and wonderful Oceanfront residence offers perhaps the most unique location on the entirety of the Sea Island beach at the end of 36th Street with broad ocean views. Enjoy the comfort and inspiration of the upstairs hammock and sitting areas on the sea porch. 7BR, 7.5BA, 5 fireplaces. Lots of curb appeal, distinctive architecture, an impressive foyer, sweeping staircase, grand dining room, ground floor and upper level porches, pecky cypress walls, wide plank and wood floors, and an abundance of windows and glass walls bringing the ocean views to almost every room. Three car garage. Sunrises and star gazing: this cottage has it all. $7,450,000
Cottage 330, W. 31st Street From the second you step foot into Cottage 330, you know you are in a special place on Sea Island. The sweeping marsh views are stunning in their beauty. This Cape Cod home has the perfect blend of private and social areas. The herring bone bricked foyer with its high ceilings blends right into the vaulted and beamed living room with fireplace. The islanded kitchen and vaulted great room with fireplace views the expanse of salt marsh and water through a screened porch. A fun movie theater room, equipped for comfort, awaits your entertainment. Five bedrooms with the master and a guest bedroom on the ground level. Three bedrooms, all ensuite, are upstairs, plus a walk-in attic. $4,250,000
Ocean Cottage 400, Ocean Forest Built on 1 1/2 lots within the gates in the private and protected world of Ocean Forest, this home reflects the love and caring of family ownership, tastefully decorated (and furnished) and custom built with the highest standards. Directly on the beach w/ a short path through the dunes. 6 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, ample social areas. Open kitchen w/breakfast area plus fully equipped bar. Dining area, living room w/fireplace plus den w/ fireplace, both on the view side with pool. Exercise room w/ full bath. Excellent uses of stone, marble and wood throughout the residence. Elevator. One of the best locations on Sea Island. $4,995,000
Cottage 32, E. 22nd Street Exquisite detail, fine finishes. Lovingly restored by the dedicated preservationist minded current owner, the historic floor plan and footprint were largely retained. The main house, served by an elevator, has 5BR (2 oceanfront masters), a “Spanish lounge” replica, living/music room, dining room with original hand-painted wall paper with tiny porcelain detailing, gourmet chefs kitchen and outdoor kitchen and oceanside sun room. A two story carriage house has an authentic billiards room with ½ bath, 2 guestrooms with private baths, efficiency kitchen and 2 car garage. Lap pool with spa, Bocce ball court, stone fountains, limestone entry terrace. $8,390,000
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150 Shore Rush Drive, Sherril Sumner 912.617.9436 | 5BR | 5BA | 2HB This sunning custom built home with dock and covered boat lift on the Black Banks River boasts panoramic river and eastern marsh vistas and is the perfect home to enjoy coastal living to its fullest. There is a saltwater pool and spa and a delightful screened porch, veranda and grilling area. The interior of this home leaves absolutely nothing to be desired - quality workmanship throughout and it has been meticulously maintained. $1,950,000
101 Hawkins Island Circle Drive, Nadia Johnson 912.771.9500 | 4BR | 5BA This exquisite property exudes elegance, coziness and a magazine worthy, fabulous look. A labour of love mixed with the new technology, a complete restoration, is awaiting in the beautiful gated community of Hawkins Island. No detail has been spared. There is over an acre of picturesque backyard with oak trees, a salt water pool, a cabana and total privacy, a gourmet kitchen open to the living area, a 3 car garage are just a few of the general details. New roof, HVAC, electrical and more! $2,000,000
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318 West Fifty Fifth Street (Cottage 522) 9BR | 9BA | 2HB| River Views Catherine McCrary 843.860.8998 $5,900,000
178 Hampton Point Drive 4BR | 4BA | 2HB | Beautiful Villa Dee Wright 912.230.6156 $1,950,000
112 George T Morris Circle 4BR | 3BA | Lakefront Chandra Kendall 912.258.4233 $499,000
2663 Seminole Trail 7BR | 5BA | 2HB | Estate Maria Jennings 912.222.0185 $1,400,000
224 West Twenty Fifty Street (Cottage 184) 4BR | 5.5BA | 100 yards to ocean Susan Imhoff 912.222.5686 $2,395,000
100 Hampton Point 5BR | 6.5BA | Riverfront Ann Harrell 912.222.4002 $1,750,000
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10 Marina Drive #314 , Adair Allen 912 571.6399 | 4BR | 4.5BA Stunning waterfront condo with panoramic views of St. Simons Sound, Sea Island's Seaside Golf Course and Five Star Lodge, Sidney Lanier Bridge, The Marshes of Glynn, and Jekyll Island . From every room you have a view of the water. Classic Brazilian Cherry Floors, wainscoting on the walls, heavy crown molding, formal dining, granite countertops with eat in bar area, stainless steel appliances, and a wet bar with ice maker and a spacious balcony are just a few features of this home. $1,800,000
937 Champney, Susan Imhoff 912.222,5686 | 3BR | 3.5BA This Cape inspired custom home sits marsh side and offers over 1500 square feet of decks and porches (one is screened) from which you can enjoy breath-taking views and entertain to your hearts content. There are two master bedroom suites one of which is on the main level. A media room, elevator, two laundries, Geothermal HVACs units, high ceilings and open concept are just a few of the amazing things that this home offers. $830,000
SAINT SIMONS ISLAND, GA 122 Shady Brook Circle #301 3BR | 2BA | Garage, Elevator Amanda Duffey 912.222.3557 $299,900
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1440 Ocean Blvd #131 2BR | 2BA| Ocean Front Condo Adair Allen 912.571.6399 $500,000
800 Ocean Blvd #108 2BR | 2BA | Ocean Front Susan Imhoff 912.222.5686 $815,000
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SAINT SIMONS ISLAND, GA 370 Ocean Blvd 5BR | 4.5BA | Pool Rayea Pieschel 912.222.4402 $1,120,000
Old Forest Road 120 + Acre Getaway Mary Hunt 912.217.1629 $289,500
305 Yacht Club Lane 4 BR / 6.5 BA / Marsh & Water Views Nadia Johnson 912.771.9500 $1,825,000
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178 Hampton point Drive, St SimonS iSlanD - Marshfront villa on large beautifully landscaped lot with 4 bedrooms, 4 full baths, 2 half baths, 3 fireplaces, tile floors, heart pine floors and wood ceilings. The gourmet kitchen has a large island and separate wine room, butler's pantry, Wolf cooktop and Sub-Zero refrigerator. There is a formal living room, circular dining room, family room, office plus 2 sitting rooms. Many custom features and imports from Italy, Turkey and Ecuador. Large open and covered patio porches and fabulous marsh views. $1,950,000
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224 WeSt 25th St., cOttage 184, Sea iSland
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This classic Sea Island Cottage offers great open space for family gatherings. Open kitchen design with Island. The Custom beams in the great room were fashioned after the beams in Christ Church Frederica. Cottage 184 is Only 100 yards walking distance to the beach(appx). Fabulous, convenient Beach access and Sunset views from the 25th Street marsh easement to the West. The lot across the street is landscaped and maintained like a park. $2,395,000
This rare one of a kind offering with expansive Atlantic Ocean vistas can be found beachfront and right next door to Forbes Five Star Sea Island, The Cloister & Beach Club. Designed by Frances Abreu, this cottage offers timeless style, refined beauty and the finest architectural details with majestic estate gardens, a large conservatory, an upstairs apartment or house manager’s quarters, a dry basement, two story guest cottage and much more! Pool construction has been approved. 7BR, 8BA, 3HBA. 9,200 SF. $10,900,000
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800 Ocean Blvd Unit #108, St SimOnS iSland
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This gorgeous oceanfront condominium is located on the first floor above the parking garage. There is private beach access, covered parking, pool, and elevator convenient to each condo. This is a very open floor plan with two balconies. The kitchen has stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, and a kitchen island that seats four comfortably. Wide-open floor plan with travertine throughout the living areas. Balcony access is from both the living room and master BR with an ocean view. Sold furnished. Picture perfect! $815,000
This custom-built Cape-inspired cottage beckons one into the foyer, where a magnificent view of the salt marsh takes your breath away! Over 50 windows cast a warm glow on the wide plank pine flooring throughout the house. High ceilings & large expansive windows flood this home w/ natural light. This home has almost 1500 sq ft of decks and porches including a screened porch. The open layout blending into a large chef's dream kitchen is perfect for entertaining guests! The golf course and marina are just blocks away. $830,000
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Let us heLP you PLan your next Vacation Lilmar Properties is proud to offer visitors to st. simons the highest quality and largest variety of vacation properties on the island. We have been helping our guests make lasting vacation memories for over 15 years! Visit our website: LilmarVacations.com or contact us today to book your next vacation. experience the Lilmar Difference! - adam & Beth Witt - owners, Lilmar Properties
Property Management discover your property’s true potential. Contact us today to learn more.
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108 turtle Point Court, St Simons island Attractive patio home with fabulous lagoon and golf course views. The living room features a 17 foot ceiling, and a fireplace flanked by built-in bookcases. The kitchen has tons of storage and is open to the dining room. The primary bedroom is on the main level and features a separate sitting room, his and her closets and a large bath with double vanities, jacuzzi tub, and separate shower. Upstairs are three bedrooms and two baths. Large screened porch and deck on the lagoon. $460,000
497 longview Road, St Simons island Location, Location, Location! This townhome, with a one car garage, is located close to shopping and dining in the Longview and Redfern Village shopping centers. The main level features a formal dining room, a large kitchen with granite counter tops, stainless steel appliances, a pantry, and a breakfast bar. The living area provides plenty of room for an informal dining area and living room. Master on main features a spacious bath with walk-in closet. screened porch on the back. $399,000
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Ruth heyward Beall Cell 912-269-5596 ruthheyward@msn.com
Kelli osteen Cell 912-270-2505 kelli@kelliosteen.com
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Build youR dReam home! •lot 42 lazy eight, eagle Neck. 1.1 acres. townsend, Ga - $23,000 •lot 24 Black Cypress, Greenwood Plantation .55 acres. darien, Ga - $29,900 •lot 32&33 as well as lot 34&35 hird island .86 acres. darien, Ga - $26,000 (2 lots together) •lot 42 marsh way, Spring Cove 2.89 acres. townsend, Ga - $45,000 •lot 80 Fiddlers Cove, Spring Cove 1.47 acres. townsend, Ga - $46,900 •lot 41 delegal drive, delta Plantation 1 acre. townsend, Ga - $39,900
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121 Robertson Circle - St. Simons island - Located in the beautiful gated community of West Point Plantation, this .36 acre home site is level and cleared. Neighborhood amenities include stocked catch-and-release fishing lakes, walking trails, sidewalks, a playground and plenty of wildlife. Neighborhood pool and clubhouse to be constructed soon. $89,000 Call Kelli Osteen.
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n celebration of Women’s History Month, a watercolor recently donated to the Coastal Georgia Historical Society recalls a woman’s contribution to the arts when, at the turn of the 20th century, women were beginning to make significant progress in art as a profession. Amelia Montague Watson was a painter, illustrator, and photographer born in East Windsor Hill, Connecticut, in 1856. At a time when few women of her class had careers outside their homes, she achieved considerable success selling her artwork, mainly watercolor landscapes, at galleries and to book publishers. She is best known for illustrating
an 1896 deluxe edition of Henry David Thoreau’s travelogue, Cape Cod. Active in Boston and Hartford cultural circles, Watson taught at the Martha’s Vineyard Summer School from 1878 to 1902 and at the Hartford Art School, where she encouraged women to study “decorative design,” an expanding branch of commercial art. A lifelong resident of Connecticut, Watson travelled widely, particularly throughout the American South, gaining inspiration for her artwork. She spent time in Florida and had a second home in Tryon, North Carolina. Watson was attracted to Coastal Georgia by an interest
in the actress and abolitionist Fanny Kemble, whose influential memoir, Journal of a Residence on a Georgian Plantation 1838-1839, documented her encounter with slavery at the plantations owned by her husband, Pierce Mease Butler. In 1914-1915, Watson visited Coastal Georgia and photographed the remaining structures of the Butler plantations and surviving African Americans who had been enslaved there, as well as their descendants. Several of her photographs, now in the Lenox Library Collection of the New York Public Library, are featured in Malcolm Bell, Jr.’s comprehensive history of the Butler family, Major Butler’s Legacy.
As shown here, the artist also captured local scenes in watercolor. Inscribed “The Marshes of Glynn, St. Simon’s Island,” the watercolor was found by the donor, a resident of Oregon, “in a cupboard” among her late mother’s effects and was graciously given to the Society. The photograph of Amelia Watson is courtesy of the Martha’s Vineyard Museum, which has a collection of her watercolors, correspondence, and other documents.
Coastal Georgia Historical Society presents this article and images from our archives as part of our mission to tell Coastal Georgia’s inspiring stories. The Society operates the iconic St. Simons Lighthouse Museum and the World War II Home Front Museum, housed in the Historic Coast Guard Station at East Beach. To learn more about the Society, its museums, diverse programs, and membership, please visit coastalgeorgiahistory.org. 114 E L E G A N T I S L A N D L I V I N G
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over 50 titles, including the popular St Simons Trilogy: Lighthouse, New Moon Rising, and The Beloved Invader. The royalties collected are then distributed by the Fund as grants to community non-profits that support the arts.
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