AMELIA FERNANDINA
Amelia Island & Fernandina Beach
LETTER
EDITOR’S
HHow has it been a year already?!
I genuinely cannot believe that it has been an entire year since we began this journey together. Never has a trip around the sun been more exciting than this last one on this picturesque and quaint little island. We have grown new friendships, developed more depth with the people we already knew and truly feel like part of the family here. While reflecting on the last 12 months, I am overwhelmed by the hearts and souls in this community. Our team has felt so loved on, prayed for, taken care of and included so deeply.
My favorite question to ask people here is how they ended up on Amelia Island. While I have been told such unique and personal stories, I believe my favorite treasure chest was found in a large group that were all staying at The Addison on Amelia one evening. It was there that I encountered several couples that were all visiting from many various states. The laughter and boisterous voices that could be heard floating through the courtyard drew me in. I couldn’t resist the invitation to pull up a chair and join them on the back porch. I could tell that everyone seemed to know each other well. I assumed that they had all come together as a group. Once I got cozy and began to connect with everyone, that’s where I learned my new friend’s story. Everyone had met over ten years ago at The Addison when they were all down for a favorite Amelia Island event. Their friendship began then, and they have continued their reunion every year since. While seasons of life have brought shifts and changes to them, the evidence of how much they loved each other, the area and their stories filled my heart to overflow that night.
While Condé Nast Traveler certainly nailed it with recognizing Amelia Island as the #3 top island in the U.S., I have the immense gift of knowing so many of the people here that make it special. Yes, the scenery of white sand beach beauty brings so many from far and wide. Centre Street shops remind us that small town America is still strong and thriving. Hidden local gems are just a part of life here. But it’s the people for me. Tourists and locals. Each one with their unique reason for being here, it is YOU all that set this place on the map.
Thank you for a spectacular first year together and we cannot wait for many, many more years to come.
mandi@tocalguide.com
OUR TEAM
MANDI MARTIN Owner, Editor in Chief
LESLIE
HAND
Photography Director
ROBIN HARRISON
Creative Director
PATTI MARTIN
Sales Manager
NIKKI GUZMAN
Office Administrator
REBECCA KENNY
Client Coordinator
CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS
Boston Photography
Jessie Preza
Leslie Hand Photography
Lynn Tennille
The JFA Agency
The Red Fly Studio
MANDI
“Thank you for a spectacular first year together and we cannot wait for many more years to come.”
BEAUTY
Interior Design Design Coordination
Furniture Procurement
WHAT’S trending ON INSTAGRAM
ECLECTIC MOOD
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CASUAL MOOD
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DINING MOOD
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MUSIC MOOD
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FAMILY MOOD
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WHAT’S trending ON INSTAGRAM
CLOTHING AND ACCESSORIES
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@redotteroutfitters @shopcolies
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GIFTS AND DECOR
@coloritgreengifts
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@olive_amelia_
@paisleygracemakery
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@spiceandtea.fernandinabeach @villavillekullatoys
HOME INTERIORS
@coastalcottageamelia
@isolahome_amelia
@lolainteriors
@loomandwire
@lottsfurniture
@minehilltrading @thepaletteshop_ai
@theplantationshop @tiffinniet
#LOVEAMELIA #SHOPFERNANDINA #EXPLOREAMELIAISLAND #DOWNTOWNAMELIA #EXPLOREFERNANDINA #VISITAMELIAISLAND #VISITFERNANDINA
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Fall 2024 COASTAL EVENTS
septembwer
Book Signing with Kalliope
September 21st, 2024
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
The Book Loft on Centre, Fernandina Beach
Brad Wells is coming to The Patio at 5th and Ash in Fernandina Beach on Sep 30th, 2024
The heart of Brad Wells’ music is performing live. Split between a love of songwriting and connecting with emotions to reeling in the audience with a catchy cover song. He sings about love, heartache and life. He is often compared to Vertical Horizon and influenced by Matchbox 20, among many others.
www.bradwellsmusic.com
Les DeMerle Amelia Island Jazz Festival Week
September 29th to October 6th, 2024
Prepare yourself for an incredible week of world-class jazz on Amelia Island! Join us as we celebrate 21 years of amazing music! Don't miss out — get your tickets early for a diverse lineup featuring Contemporary, Big Band, Latin, Swing, Dixieland, Blues, and more. Don't miss the magic this October on Amelia Island!
@ameliaislandjazzfestival www.ameliaislandjazzfestival.com
october
Island Hop Craft Beer Festival –Sip and Savor
October 5th, 2024
Enjoy a day of craft beer tasting from Nassau County’s finest microbreweries, along with live music, food trucks, and more at Central Park. This family-friendly event welcomes children under 12 for free.
IslandHopCraftBeerFest.com
8 Flags Car Show
Date: October 19th, 2024
Time: 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Location: Downtown Fernandina
October Sip & Shop
Oct 25th, 2024 / 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Location: Centre Street, Fernandina Beach, FL
Join everyone downtown for the Fernandina Beach Main Street to experience a Halloween themed “Night of Spirits” Sip & Shop!
OCTOBER SIP & SHOP
| EVENTS |
november
Right Whale Festival
Date & Time:
Saturday November 2nd, 2024
10:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Location: Main Beach Park, 32 N Fletcher Ave, Fernandina Beach, FL
The festival highlights local efforts to protect these whales from extinction, as well as ocean-themed activities and exhibits that emphasize education and environmentally responsible adventures and products.
Family fun, live music, dog parade, arts & crafts, kids activities, beach clean-up, educational exhibits, athletic events, food, and so much more!
Free Admission!
For more information, visit: www.rightwhalefestival.com
3rd Annual Run the Runway 5K
November 16th, 2024 at 7:30 AM
This one-of-a-kind race is unlike any other! You will have the ability to go where few have gone before and run on active runways at the Fernandina Beach Municipal Airport.
RIGHT WHALE FESTIVAL
december
Lighted Christmas Parade
December 7th, 2024 from 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Parade begins at Central Park
Join the holiday season as America’s Youth host this lighted Christmas parade.
Dickens on Centre
December 12th-15th, 2024
Travel back in time to this Victorianinspired Christmas Market and Festival that is as fun as the dickens. Enjoy Victorian-inspired entertainment, holiday shopping, festive food and drinks, as well as activities for the whole family.
DICKENS ON CENTRE
HYDRA FACIAL™
Spots of Beauty IN AMELIA ISLAND
L to R: Spurgeon Richardson, Owner, The Boat House, Josh Mattox, Fernandina Market President, PrimeSouth Bank and Chet Huntley, Owner, The Boat House
