Amelia Islander - January 2017

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ISLANDER JANUARY 2017

A Sensational Season Beginning in early February, the Amelia Island Chamber Music Festival welcomes an exceptional lineup of musicians for its 16th season.

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This year, the Amelia Island Chamber Music Festival is offering another extraordinary series of concerts through the winter and spring, beginning in February with the great violinist Itzhak Perlman.

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Last year, the Amelia Island Chamber Music Festival (AICMF) celebrated its 15th anniversary by reorganizing its schedule. In its first season 16 years ago, the AICMF debuted with a tightly packed two-week schedule in June, and it was exhilarating. There were concerts almost every night somewhere on the island, but if you had already left for the summer or happened to be away, you missed the entire season.

One reason for the June schedule was that an unproven festival couldn’t compete for world-class talent in the heart of the winter concert season because performers already had commitments, and nobody knew what to expect on Amelia Island. That is no longer the case. Last year, to underline that the AICMF has become one of the nation’s foremost chamber music festivals, festival organizers revamped the schedule to include a full slate of concerts running from January to May. To punctuate the change, the 2015 season opened with renowned cellist Yo-Yo Ma on his first visit to northeast Florida. Now, again this year, the AICMF is offering another extraordinary series of concerts through the winter and spring, beginning in early February with the great violinist Itzhak Perlman. The season runs through the heart of Amelia Island’s busy season, ensuring that this year’s concerts will be enjoyed by as wide an audience as possible.

As always, congratulations to General and Artistic Director Christopher Rex, founder of the AICMF, who has shepherded the festival to its current heights. He continues to attract the finest talent in the world of classical music to Amelia Island, while preparing a chamber music season of innovative programming that never fails to delight and surprise. This year, the festival is pleased to welcome in March the incomparable banjoist Bela Fleck, a 16-time Grammy Award winner. We also want to acknowledge AICMF Executive Director Dr. Joe Marasco, who has been pivotal in transforming the schedule and securing the community support that makes the festival possible. We are grateful to the local businesses, generous donors, and tireless volunteers who make each season such a resounding success.

In addition this month, we suggest a few New Year’s resolutions for your list that might be worth considering this year; we enjoy another “Fernandina Faces” by Dickie Anderson on Joe Anderson (no relation), who moved from West Coast to East Coast with his wife, Judy, and became a tireless volunteer and docent with the Amelia Island Museum of History; we present a “Backyard Adventure” on becoming a “Heritage Monitoring Scout,” part of a new program designed to involve the public in monitoring cemeteries and other archaeological sites in Florida; and much, much more.

See you around the island!

Contributing Writers Dickie Anderson, Theresa Duncan, Jim Ewing, Kate Harris, Karen Miller, Betty Morrell, Julie Simmons Contributing Photographers William Raser, Elizabeth Wilkes, David Burghardt, Pam Bell, Sherry Garbarini, Stephan Leimberg

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JANUARY2017 11 Cover Story 2017 AMELIA ISLAND CHAMBER MUSIC FESTIVAL

Celebrating its sixteenth year, the Amelia Island Chamber Music Festival returns in early February with a sensational new season, featuring an outstanding line-up of musicians highlighted by virtuoso violinist Itzhak Perlman.

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68 Backyard Adventure

Since a New Year always brings a new set of New Year’s resolutions, here are a few suggestions that can make this new year the beginning of a whole new day.

Having relocated from California, Joe Anderson is a docent at the Amelia Island Museum of History and visits the Council on Aging with his Great Dane, Lily Rose.

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

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Galleries & Antiques Amelia’s art galleries & antique stores

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In the Neighborhood Profiles of area businesses and organizations

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Beach Combing Great shopping on Amelia Island

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Maps of the Island and downtown, with telephone numbers

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Tide Table Tides at the Amelia River

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Around Town What’s happening around Amelia Island

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In the Garden Mahonia Marvel, Genista Lydia Bangle, and varieties of the Broom family offer gorgeous sprays of fragrant yellow blossoms to complement any garden.

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Violinist Itzhak Perlman appears at the Amelia Island Chamber Music Festival in February.

Photo by Lisa Marie Mazzucco.

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A Sensational Season Beginning in early February, the Amelia Island Chamber Music Festival welcomes an exceptional line-up of musicians for its 16th season.

~ BY KAREN MILLER ~ PHOTOS COURTESY OF THE AMELIA ISLAND CHAMBER MUSIC FESTIVAL

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Itzhak Perlman

ntering its 16 season, the Amelia Island Chamber Music Festival has become one the nation’s foremost chamber music festivals. In recent years, the festival has featured such renowned artists as Yo-Yo Ma, Joshua Bell, and Pinchas Zukerman, and this year promises to be even more exciting.

Led by General and Artistic Director Christopher Rex and Executive Director Dr. Joseph Marasco, the AICMF has exceeded all expectations as a presenter of great musical artists from all genres. “I believe our success stems from the fact that Amelia Islanders own this festival,” says Rex. “It’s a powerful but intimate musical experience that the community has enthusiastically embraced.”

Mr. Rex has been the general and artistic director of the Amelia Island Chamber Music Festival since its inception.

Following his studies at the Curtis Institute of Music and the Juilliard School, he was a member of the Philadelphia Orchestra under Eugene Ormandy. Mr. Rex joined the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra as Principal Cellist in 1979, the same year in which he became the first cellist ever to win the string prize in the biennial Young Artists Competition of the National Federation of Music Clubs.

He is a founding member of the Georgian Chamber Players, artistic director of the Madison Chamber Music Festival in Georgia, and he has served on the Board of Directors of Chamber Music America. Mr. Rex is a regular performer at the Highlands Chamber Music Festival in North Carolina and has been Principal Cellist of the orchestras at the Colorado Music Festival in Boulder and the Grand Tetons Music Festival in Wyoming, and the Brevard Music Festival in North Carolina.

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ITZHAK PERLMAN PERFORMS AT THE FESTIVAL IN FEBRUARY

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To kick off its 16th season season, the Amelia Island Chamber Music Festival is honored to welcome virtuoso violinist Itzhak Perlman. Mr. Perlman is beloved for his charm and humanity as well as his talent, celebrated throughout the world for his remarkable artistry and his irrepressible joy in making music.

Born in Israel in 1945, Mr. Perlman was propelled into the international spotlight with an appearance on the Ed Sullivan Show in 1958. Following his studies at the Juilliard School, Mr. Perlman won the prestigious Leventritt Competition in 1964, which led to a worldwide career. Itzhak Perlman has appeared with every major orchestra and in recitals and festivals around the world. “I saw Mr. Perlman on the Ed Sullivan Show,” says Mr. Rex. “I watched it with my brother. He inspired both of us enormously.”

Messrs. Rex and Perlman have played together on a variety of occasions over the years, including a recording of the Tchaikovsky Violin Concerto with the Philadelphia Orchestra, and many concerts with the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra.

Accompanying Mr. Perlman is pianist Rohan de Silva, who has partnered with Mr. Perlman in recitals around the world, as well as every notable violinist on the concert stage today.

Mr. Perlman has performed at Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, the Kennedy Center, Library of Congress, and at the White House at the invitation of President Barack Obama in 2012 for Shimon Peres; and at a State Dinner in 2007 hosted by President George W. Bush for Queen Elizabeth. Mr. Perlman’s concert will be held on February 6 at First Baptist Church. For information on ticket availability, call the AICMF office at (904) 261-1779.

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THE DOVER QUARTET AT HISTORIC NASSAU COUNTY COURTHOUSE

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On February 8, the Dover Quartet will be performing at 7:30 p.m. at the Nassau County Courthouse, 416 Center Street. The Dover Quartet features Joel Link, violin; Bryan Lee, violin; Milena Pajaro van de Stadt, viola; and Camden Shaw, cello. This warm and intimate concert highlights works by Mozart, Smetana, and Benjamin Britten’s String Quartet No. 2 in C Major, a work of startling originality, considered one of the most important string quartets of the 20th century.

AICMF’s Quartet-in-Residence, the Dover Quartet catapulted to international stardom at the 2013 Banff International String Quartet Competition. Since then, the Dover has become one of the most in-demand ensembles in the world. “The Dover Quartet carries the torch of the Guarneri Quartet,” says Rex. “They were the first Quartet-in-Residence for the Curtis Institute of Music after the Guarneri retired. We are so proud to have them as our own Quartet-in-Residence.”

The Dover will also be performing on March 31 at 7:30 p.m. at Amelia Baptist Church.

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On February 17, beloved violinist Anne Akiko Meyers returns to the festival in a concert at Amelia Plantation Chapel at 7:30 p.m. Ms. Meyers is one of the most celebrated violinists in the world today. With her passionate performances, purity of sound, and deeply poetic interpretations, Meyers has actively maintained an extensive touring schedule for close to 30 years. The program will include works from Beethoven, Debussy, and others, including Astor Piazzolla’s “Four Seasons of Buenos Aires” Piano Trio, a composition inspired

by Vivadi’s “The Four Seasons.”

Accompanying Ms. Meyers is Wendy Chen, piano, and Christopher Rex, cello. Ms. Chen has garnered critical acclaim for her engagements with leading orchestras and concert halls worldwide. She debuted with the Los Angeles Philharmonic under conductor Andre Preven at age 15, and in 1990 became the youngest winner ever of the National Chopin Competition. She has performed at many of the top music festivals, including Tanglewood, Spoleto, and Montreux. “Anne Akiko Meyers and Wendy Chen are like family to me,” states Mr. Rex. “They have always been festivalfavorites, and we welcome them again this year.”

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On March 5 at Omni Amelia Island Plantation Ballroom at 5 p.m., the AICMF is pleased to welcome Béla Fleck, a banjo superstar in bluegrass, folk, jazz, pop, rock, and world music.

Fleck added classical to his repertoire in 2001 with his critically acclaimed “Perpetual Motion” recording that won a pair of Grammys, including Best Classical Crossover Album.

He will be joined by his wife, clawhammer banjoist and singer Abigail Washburn. The duo’s debut album, Béla Fleck and Abigail Washburn, took home the 2016 Grammy for Best Folk album. Winner of 16 Grammy Awards, Mr. Fleck has been nominated in more categories than any instrumentalist in Grammy history. “We’re excited to have Béla Fleck and Abigail Washburn this year,” says Mr. Rex. “Having two artists in one family is a very rare phenomenon and their appearance in Amelia is a gift. It’s offerings like this that make the AICMF an unusual, eclectic mix of great chamber music.”

CHRISTIANIA TRIO AT PRINCE OF PEACE LUTHERAN CHURCH The Christiania Trio performs on March 12 at 5 p.m. at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church. Featuring David Coucheron, violin, Julie Coucheron, piano, and Christopher Rex, cello, they will perform Brahms’ C Minor Trio, and Schubert’s B-Flat Trio, a lyrical and adventurous work in four movements.

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Julie Coucheron, sister of Mr. Coucheron, has established an international career, regularly touring Europe and America as a freelance soloist and chamber musician. She has won first prize in all the national competitions she has attended, in addition to winning prizes in Italy, Germany and the United States. Ms Coucheron has worked with Lazar Berman, Claude Frank, Emanuel Ax, Vladimir Feltsman, John O’ Connor, Elton John, and Christopher O’Riley.

CITY OF ANGELS SAXOPHONE QUARTET AT WALKERS LANDING

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New to the festival this year is the City of Angels Saxophone Quartet, a group that has championed the emergence of the saxophone quartet on the concert stage for more than 25 years.

Shortly after its founding in the early 1990s, the ensemble, based in Los Angeles, was the first saxophone quartet to win top honors at the prestigious Coleman and Carmel Chamber Music Competitions. Recent honors include concerts sponsored by the Los Angeles County Arts Commission, appearances at the Paderewski Festival in Paso Robles, California, and the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion.

Artists include Bill Wilson, soprano saxophone; Sean Stackpoole, alto saxophone; Cynthia Swanson, tenor saxophone; and Matt Germaine, baritone saxophone. The concert will be held on March 19 at 5 p.m. at Walkers Landing at Amelia Island Plantation.

VALENTINA LISITSA RETURNS TO AMELIA PLANTATION CHAPEL On April 8 at 5 p.m. at Amelia Plantation Chapel, the AICMF welcomes back virtuoso pianist Valentina Lisitsa, who will be performing works by Rachmaninov and Ravel, and Mussorgsky’s “Pictures at an Exhibition,” a suite of ten pieces considered the composer’s most famous piano composition and a showpiece for virtuoso pianists.

Ms. Lisitsa was born in Kiev, Ukraine, in 1973. She started playing the piano at the age of three, performing her first solo recital at the age of four. She attended the Lysenko music school for Gifted Children and, later, Kiev Conservatory. While at the Conservatory, Lisitsa met pianist Alexei Kuznetsoff. The two performed together and, in 1991, they entered and won first prize in The Murray Dranoff Two Piano Competition in Miami, Florida. That same year, they moved to the United States to further their careers as concert pianists. In 1992, the couple married. Their New York debut was at the Mostly Mozart Festival at Lincoln Center in 1995.

Ms. Lisitsa has performed at many international venues, including Carnegie Hall, Avery Fisher Hall, and Royal Albert Hall. She has also collaborated with violinist Hilary Hahn for

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On April 21 at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church at 7:30 p.m., the AICMF welcomes the Newdome Fellowship Artists, outstanding music students from the nation’s premier conservatories. These promising young artists will have the opportunity to train with the Festival’s internationally acclaimed musicians. Artists include Julia Bradenburg, violin; Leah Latorraca, violin; Emily Bradenburg, viola; and Wyndham Tsai, cello; along with festival-favorite Elizabeth Pridgen, who has performed at the festival every year since its inception.

Ms. Pridgen, praised for her “big piano presence” by American Record Guide, has distinguished herself as a soloist and chamber musician. She is the G. Leslie Fabian Piano Chair at the Townsend School of Music at Mercer University, and currently a Distinguished Artist and Piano Chair at the McDuffie Center for Strings.

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The Turtle Island Quartet will make its AICMF debut at the Closing Gala on April 23 at 5 p.m. at The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island. Since its founding in 1985, the Turtle Island Quartet has been a singular force in the creation of bold new trends in chamber music for strings. Winner of the 2006 and 2008 Grammy Awards for Best Classical Crossover Album, Turtle Island fuses the classical quartet genre with folk, bluegrass, swing, be-bop, funk, R&B, new age, rock, hiphop, as well as music of Latin America and India. The group’s fifteenth recording, Confetti Man, recently was nominated for a 2016 Grammy. Artists include David Balakrishnan, violin and baritone violin; Alex Hargreaves, violin; Benjamin von Gutzeit, viola; and Malcolm Parson, cello.

“When the Festival began 16 years ago, it was modest in operation,” says Executive Director Dr. Joseph Marasco. “The support of the community and corporate sponsors has been astonishing, bringing the festival to the stature it enjoys today.

Sponsors include Rayonier, Westrock, Florida Public Utilities, Keyboard Connections, WJCT, CBC Bank, and many more.

But our individual donors are really the heart of our Festival, along with the many volunteers who help with tickets, parking, and ushering. It’s definitely a community effort.”

In addition to the above concerts, there are four free concerts on March 20, April 1, April 15, and April 19. For more information, visit www.ameliaislandchambermusicfestival.com.

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BROOKE RAULERSON OF ARTISTIC FLORIST WINS INTERNATIONAL AWARD Brooke Raulerson, AIFD, CFD, FSMD, took third place overall in the Gateway to the America’s Cup Floral Design Competition this fall in Vancouver. The threeday live competition featured categories such as bridal bouquet, centerpiece, fashion, interpretive design, and tropical design. For two of the categories, contestants brought their own products to the competition, and for the other three categories, they were all given the same materials to create different and unique designs. Brooke received multiple accolades, taking first place in the centerpiece category and third place in tropical design. First place overall went to Juliana Hames of Brazil, second place to Brenna Quan of Canada, and third place to Raulerson.

Raulerson, owner of Artistic Florist, was honored to compete alongside 13 other talented contestants from countries in North, South, and Central America. All competitors were hand-selected based on competitions they had won in their represented countries, with Raulerson’s third place award representing the United States. This accomplishment comes after her recent first place award in a June competition, where she won the title of Florida State Designer of the Year.

Artistic Florist specializes in floral art and European designs. For more information, visit them at 1430 Park Avenue, call (904) 261-5546, or visit www. artistic-florist.com or their Facebook page.

KATHLEEN MAURER AUTHORS THE FIRST ENCHANTED AMELIA ISLAND COLORING BOOK When artist Kathleen Maurer worked at the Island Art Association in the 1980s, she came up with an idea for an Amelia Island coloring book for children. “While I was sitting at the front desk, I saw that when visitors came in with their children, the kids seemed bored,” said Kathleen. “I thought if they knew more about the island at their level, they would feel more interested in this magical place. Amelia Island is a place of wonder with questions from all ages.”

Kathleen’s book, “The First Enchanted Amelia Island Coloring Book” is intended to encourage the imagination of children, featuring pirates, mermaids, Fort Clinch, seashells, birds, and alligators. “Of course there are many story books about Amelia Island,” says Kathleen. “But as an artist myself, allowing the reader to get ‘hands on’ with a book, make their own color choices, and using their own mediums, ‘make believe’ seems much more fun!”

The First Enchanted Amelia Island Coloring Book is available at The Book Loft and Eight Flags Antique Market. Kathleen will be signing copies of her book at The Book Loft on January 7 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. For more information, visit www.maurerfineart.com, or call (904) 261-8276.

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Amelia Island will host its ninth annual Restaurant Week beginning January 20. The 10-day culinary showcase will feature gastronomic events with fixed lunch and dinner menus at the island’s most popular dining establishments. The lunch option is $12 per person and includes an entrée, side, and a non-alcoholic beverage, while the dinner option (priced at either $21 or $31 per person) includes three courses and a beverage.

“Restaurant Week has become one of our most anticipated annual events and it’s the perfect time for hungry visitors and locals to try some of the island’s new culinary hotspots and enjoy their old favorites,” says Gil Langley, president and CEO of the Amelia Island Convention and Visitors Bureau.

“This Restaurant Week will include several new tours, cooking classes, and other events we’ve added to the menu!”

Among the special events are the “Distillers Dinner” on Thursday, Jan. 19, at the Omni Amelia Island Plantation, and “A Bourbon Affair” at The RitzCarlton, Amelia Island on January 28.

Also offered this year is a Mixology Tour with Amelia Island Downtown Tasting Tours and cooking classes hosted by the Amelia Island Culinary Academy.

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rowing up in a family with art-related careers, Loraine King’s interest in art began as a child. Her journey continued as an art education major, with a broad knowledge of many mediums and techniques. As an art director for the Shenendahowa School District in Clifton Park, New York, she became an advocate for arts in the community. Upon moving to Amelia Island with her husband, Tom, and with help from the Cooper family, Loraine started the Plantation Artists’ Guild and Gallery.

Loraine’s art ranges from American primitive to traditional realism, impressionism, and abstract, including watercolor, acrylic, pastels, pen and ink, and oils. Her American primitives have sold through the Folk Art Museum in New York City, and she has been recognized by the Schenectady Museum and featured in many art publications.

Loraine’s art is featured in collections throughout the United States and abroad.

She embraces the nature and essence of the communities where she has lived, and her techniques, methods, and form have created interest in her pieces.

One constant in Loraine’s career has been her house portrait work. Working from photographs, she creates paintings in pen and ink, watercolor, or acrylic in contemporary or period style, painting on environmentally-friendly clay board.

Why a house portrait, you ask? “Perhaps you have just purchased your first home or have finally completed your dream home after years of planning,” says Loraine. “Maybe it’s your family home or your grandparents’ home. A house portrait is a unique way to celebrate the heart and soul of your life, or those you care about. It makes a wonderful personal gift for someone you love.”

Loraine’s work can be found at her home studio by appointment, Isle of Amelia Executive Suites, Amelia Island Real Estate, Scotch Cove Gallery, and on her expanded website. House portraits are the primary feature, but she also makes available her traditional, American primitive, impressionistic, and abstract originals, as well as giclee prints, note cards, and gift certificates.

For more information, call (904) 4913737 or visit www.loraineking.com.

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s a licensed life insurance agent, Suzanne McCloud realized she wanted to offer hard, tangible assets to her clients, and she was fascinated with the value of rare colored diamonds. After an exhaustive educational process, she became an Authorized Diamond Consultant with The Diamond Market. “Only 1 in 10,000 diamonds are true colored diamonds,” says Suzanne.

“These exquisite rarities have appreciated 10 to 15 per cent each year, and are safe, lucrative assets, experiencing much less volatility than silver or gold. Yellow diamonds have doubled in value every seven years. Reds, blues, and greens have seen the greatest appreciation, having quadrupled within the last decade.”

Rare colored diamonds are a growing trend across the globe, giving clients a perfect potential hedge against unstable paper currency and depreciating assets. “FOX, Bloomberg, CNBC, and others are talking about the trend of colored diamonds,” says Suzanne. “We create custom rings, necklaces, earrings in both men’s and women’s jewelry. All pieces receive a Gemological Institute of America grading report and appraisal.

And clients can wear them for pure enjoyment while they appreciate in value, and pass them on to a loved one.”

When she’s not selling diamonds, Suzanne is very active in the community with the Amelia Island Jazz Festival and Rotary Club of Amelia Island Sunrise. For more information about The Diamond Market, visit www.thediamondmarket.com/ agents/suzanne-mcleod or contact Suzanne at (904) 662-2306 or Suzanne@theconnexionspecialist.com.

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or over 26 years, Classic Carpets & Interiors has been family-owned and operated. Buddy and Gayle Kellum and their son, Eric Adams, have searched far and wide to provide their customers with the best flooring available. In 2008, they added 2,000 square feet to their warehouse and showroom.

“The main reason for the expansion was to enlarge our hard surface flooring selection of tile and wood,” says Buddy.

A wide range of tile is offered, including natural stone, porcelain, marble, and granite, as well as a variety of wood flooring, including green options like cork and bamboo. One of 800 Abbey franchise dealers in the country, Classic Carpets & Interiors also carries an incredibly diverse carpet selection. It is one of the few dealers in northeast Florida to offer premium quality Karastan carpets, and it stocks the largest collection of area rugs on Amelia Island. Classic Carpets also continually updates its styles and products. “One new offering is a patented fiber available from Karastan called Smart Strand with Dupont Corona,” says Gayle.

“It offers superior stain and protection warranties—something very desirable to many families. We have also added an extensive selection of Listello Tiles in glass, travertine, and stone materials for bath remodels and backsplashes.”

For every product purchased, an expert team that has worked with the Kellums for 16 years provides quality installation services. For more information, call (904) 2610242, stop by their showroom at 802 South 8th Street, or visit fernandinabeach.abbeycarpet.com.

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Out-of-this-World Oils Make a statement in the kitchen with the finest ingredients, like these fine oils and balsamics, priced at $10.95, $15.95 and $24.95. Serve them with a wide selection of salts and herbs ($6.95). Available at Olive Amelia, 809 Beech Street.

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Sunny Sign Create some good vibrations with this sunny “Happy Camper” metal sign, which is a perfect addition for your camper site or backyard. Asking $69. Available, with lots of other fun stuff, at Trailer Park Collectibles, 702 Centre Street. (904) 491-4461.

Bewitching Brands Enjoy luxury for less without leaving Amelia Island! Fifi’s Fine Resale has your favorite brands at a fraction of the original price, like this Fendi silk scarf ($126) and monogram handbag ($252). Layaway is always available. 1853 South 8th Street.

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A NEW DAY Since a New Year always brings New Year’s resolutions, here are a few suggestions that can make this year the beginning of a whole new day.

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he New Year is here, and “out with the old, in with the new” usually means dieting, gym memberships, and cutting up credit cards. Why are our New Year’s resolutions always about giving things up instead of adding new and interesting things to our lives? A surefire way to approach the New Year is with a feeling of hopefulness and confidence about the future. Optimism is a trait we can train ourselves to adopt. The following are some great New Year’s resolutions we can’t wait to try!

JOIN THE BAND! Did you play the trumpet in the high school band?

Maybe the clarinet? Why not dust it off and join the Nassau Community Band! Since 2012, a roster of 40 full-time residents of all ages and skill levels have joined the band, including music educators, college students, and folks who love playing their instruments. Now a multi-generational ensemble, the group is recognized for its repertoire of classics, pops, marches, movie medleys, and the unexpected.

Thursday rehearsals are held weekly in the Yulee Middle School band room. Downbeat is at 6 p.m. and rehearsals conclude at 7:30 p.m. Chairs and music stands are provided.

Interested musicians are welcome to sit-in at any rehearsal. For more information, visit www.nassaucommunityband.com.

VOLUNTEER! If you’re looking for a way to make a difference in the community, visit the Nassau County Volunteer Center.

Serving the citizens of Nassau County, the Volunteer Center recruits and guides thousands of volunteers a year. These volunteers donate tens of thousands of hours to a wide variety of community nonprofit organizations. These hours of service translate into a monetary value of hundreds of thousands of dollars a year! Not sure where you fit in? Staff members will help you find your niche in the community by matching you with a nonprofit that suits your passion! For more information, visit www.volunteernassau.org.

GET TO KNOW YOUR NEIGHBORS! When was the last time you shared a cup of tea with a neighbor? A smile and wave are a good start, but do you really know the people in your neighborhood? Strong, caring communities begin with friendly neighborhoods, where people look after one another. Invite your neighbors over for a potluck dinner, or get the gang together to pick up litter, or do some yard work for an elderly neighbor. You can even create a page on social network where you and your neighbors can connect and have continued on page 43.

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

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

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

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JANUARY 1 First Day Hike

JANUARY 6, 7, 8 The Belle of Amherst

Two-mile ranger-led hike at Fort George Island Cultural State Park, 11241 Fort George Road, Jacksonville. Hikie starts at 10 am, and water, snacks, sunscreen, insect repellent and camera are recommended. No reservations are necessary and program is free.

Starring Sinda Nichols, held at Amelia Musical Playhouse, located at 1955 Island Walkway.

January 6 and 7 performances at 7:30 p.m.; January 8, 4 p.m. To benefit Fernandina Beach Friends of the Library Campaign. Tickets are $20. For more information or tickets, call (904) 277-3455 or visit ameliamusicalplayhouse.com.

JANUARY 3, 5, 10, 12, 17, 19, 24, 26, 27 Bachata, Tango, and Dance Workshop

JANUARY 7 Book Signing by Kathleen Maurer

Ballroom On Amelia offers Tuesday Bachata classes at 7 p.m., Tango at 8 p.m. in Studio #1. $10 per class or both for $15. Dance Workshop Thursdays from 7 to 8:30 p.m., $10. Friday Night Dance Party January 27, 8 to 10:30 p.m. in Studio #3; $10 cash at the door. Located at 1897 Island Walkway at RAD Studios. No partner necessary. For more info, call (904) 6240886, or visit ballroomonamelia.com or visit their Facebook page.

JANUARY 4 Brown Bag Lunch The Amelia Island Museum of History hosts a Brown Bag Lunch presentation the first Wednesday of every month at noon, on a variety of subjects. This program is free and open to the public. For more information, call Gray at (904) 261-7378 ext 102, or gray@ameliamuseum.org.

JANUARY 4 Amelia Knitting Group Meets the first Wednesday of every month from 2 to 4 p.m. at The Mustard Seed Café. Knit with great company and grab a snack or drink.

Created by Merle Sauer. No commitment, attend whenever you have time.

JANUARY 4, 18 Amelia Island Lighthouse Tours Guided tours of the lighthouse are held the first and third Wednesdays of every month at 10 a.m. Cost is $5 for adults; $3 for children 12 and under. Tours are limited to 25. Participants should meet at the Atlantic Avenue Recreation Center, 2500 Atlantic Ave. Pre-registration is required 24 hours in advance. For more information, call (904) 310-3358.

JANUARY 4, 11, 18, 25 Community Networking Luncheon Each Wednesday, join other business people at The Journey Church from 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Bring your own brown bag lunch, network with others, share events. For more information, call Karen Werling at (904) 556-9549 or email her at karenwerling@teamwerling.com.

Join artist Kathleen Maurer as she introduces “The First Enchanted Amelia Island Coloring Book.” Held at The Book Loft 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., 214 Centre Street. For more info, visit www.maurerfineart.com, or call (904) 261-8276.

JANUARY 8 Newcomers Club Coffee The Newcomers Club of Amelia Island hosts its monthly coffee on the 2nd Tuesday of the month at 10:30 a.m. Women interested in joining the club who reside in Nassau County (no matter how long they have lived there) are welcome to attend. For more info, contact Alma Cox at (954) 610-9548, almacox2@yahoo.com, or visit www.newcomersclubofameliaisland.com.

JANUARY 14 Artist Reception Join artist Leslie Urban, Artist of the Month, for a reception at Island Art Association, 18 North 2nd Street from 5 to 7, during Artrageous Artwalk.

JANUARY 14 – FEBRUARY 10 “All Things Small Skinny” Gallery Show Featuring small paintings in a variety of mediums and subject matter at Amelia SanJon Gallery, 218A Ash Street. Opening reception during Artrageous Artwalk on January 14.

Gallery hours Monday – Saturday 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information call (904)491-8040.

JANUARY 16 Fifi’s 7th Annual 1 Day $1 Dollar Sale Specially marked items reduced to $1 all day at Fifi’s Fine Resale Apparel, 1853 South 8th Street. Open 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. For more information call (904) 277-4430.

JANUARY 19 Writers By The Sea

JANUARY 9 Pink Ribbon Ladies Meeting For survivors of breast cancer, Pink Ribbon Ladies meets at 6 p.m. at Ackerman Cancer Center, 1340 South 18th Street, Suite 103. For more information, contact Anne Showalter at (904)321-5465 or Isobel Lyle at (904)321-2057.

JANUARY 11 Women, Wealth & Wine An informal group of women who meet to discuss financial and related issues affecting us all. Come and get insight into the questions you have always wanted to ask and haven’t thought of yet over a glass of wine. Begins at 5:30 p.m.

For more information, call (904) 305-2608.

JANUARY 12 “Follow the Right Trail Right Plant for the Right Place” Program by Rebecca Jordi, hosted by the Bartram Garden Club at 10 a.m., held at Fernandina Beach Library, 25 North 4th Street.

For more information contact Kathleen Lunman at (904) 432-8631, or ktlpilot@gmail.com.

JANUARY 12 Silversea Expedition Cruises Event Learn about exotic destinations visited by Silversea Cruises: Antarctica, the Arctic, South Pacific Islands, the Kimberlys in Australia, Southeast Asia, and more. Held at Studio

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209, Amelia Community Theater, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Wine and door prizes. RSVP to Wallace Pierson Travel by calling (904) 261-5914.

Writers and friends meet the third Thursday of each month at 6 p.m. upstairs at the Amelia Island Museum of History for program and discussion. For more information, contact Nadine Vaughan D’Ardenne at nvaughanwilliams@gmail.com, or Nancy Blanton at blantonn@msn.com.

JANUARY 20-29 9th Annual Amelia Island Restaurant Week A premiere dining event held annually on historic Amelia Island. Spend 10 days touring some of the island’s finest restaurants, and dining on a variety of traditional and eclectic menu offerings. For more information, please visit restaurantweek.ameliaisland.com.

JANUARY 20 Third on 3rd The Amelia Island Museum of History offers a presentation on the third Friday of the month, at 6 p.m., based on a variety of different topics related to the history of the island. Cost is $5 per person (free for members). For more information, call (904) 277-0717, or visit the website www.ameliamuseum.org.

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J

oe and Judy Anderson moved to Amelia Island more than 20 years ago from the other side of the country, going from ocean to ocean. They left Malibu, California to be near Judy’s father, who lived in Jacksonville. Upon arriving, they found Amelia Island and built a home.

Torn between wanting a historic home and one near the beach, they settled on building a new house near the water and adding architectural salvage from Savannah to the interior, including a newel post, columns, a fireplace, and a mantel. They quickly embraced the positive changes in their lives that the island offered. No more traffic jams and West Coast attitude.

The friendly people of Fernandina Beach were quite a contrast to the Californians they left behind.

A Notre Dame graduate, Joe remembers the glory years when the school won two national football championships. He tutored football players (including a Heisman Trophy winner) in the dreaded statistics course required of all business majors.

He got his MBA at Harvard Business School, and ultimately became responsible for marketing for the largest bank in the United States. Starting his own consulting business, he worked with smaller banks, teaching them how to compete in the marketplace. He chuckles at memories of trying to help people in the entertainment business wisely invest their money.

A lost cause, he smiles.

The couple are world travelers and have enjoyed house swaps in Paris, Rome, Manhattan, Napa Valley, and Chicago, to name few. They admit it is not for everyone, but it has been a great way to spend quality time in unique places. They have rarely met the people that have spent time in their Amelia Island home. All arrangements are made by email and phone.

Like so many world travelers, they find that one of the best parts of travel is coming back to Amelia, their home, and a sought-after destination for others.

Joe is a familiar figure both on the beach or downtown, walking his dog Lily Rose, a 125 lb. Great Dane. He was not

allowed to have a dog as a child, so he has more than made up for it by having a Great Dane. In fact, Lily Rose is the fifth Great Dane the couple has owned. Joe and Lily Rose are pet therapy volunteers at Council on Aging, which they visit once a month.

Both Joe and Judy are community volunteers. From his first days on Amelia Island, Joe has volunteered at the Amelia Island Museum of History, where he has developed tours and is a museum docent. He developed and leads the popular Friday night ghost tour.

Joe also enjoys giving his “Everything You Ever Wanted To Know About Being a Pirate” talk in costume. He serves as treasurer for the museum and he is on the museum’s board.

Judy is one of the founders of the Amelia Island Chamber Music Festival, and the couple enjoy the world-class musical events the organization brings to the island.

The Andersons love walks on the beach, Egans Creek Greenway, and shopping at the Farmer’s Market on Saturday morning. Lily Rose is a regular at the morning market and knows which vendors are likely to offer her treats.

For the world-traveling Andersons, Amelia Island is home sweet home.

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You have probably heard of “Bed in a Bag,” but how about a “Big Bag Bed?” A Big Bag Bed is a fabric raised bed. Three of the most popular sizes are 24 in. in diameter by 8 in. high, with a soil volume of 2.1 cubic feet (equivalent to 15 gallons); the “Mini,” a great size to grow herbs and veggies or garlic and onions; and “Big Brother, Jr.,” which is great for growing annuals and perennials.

Big Brother, Jr. is 36” in diameter and 12” high, and it holds 5.9 cubic feet of soil (equivalent to 50 gallons), which gives a growing area of 7.1 square feet.

And don’t forget “Big Brother,” which is my favorite. It is 50” in diameter and 12” high, with 1/2 cubic yard of soil (equivalent to 100 gallons), providing a growing area of 13.6 square feet. This bed is great for large veggies and flowers, bushes and trees, or maybe a fruit tree surrounded by some new plants. What’s nice about Big Bag Bed is that after the

TIP O F T HE M O N T H Now is a good time to study your garden and see what you want to improve. Remember that plants go into shock when transplanted, so consider that when planning your spring garden.

season, you can re-use the product, fold and store it until next year, or leave it out in the weather. The tough fabric will not crack or break; just re-fertilize next time as needed.

The Big Bag Bed is easy to set up.

Just unfold it, fill it, and plant. Set the bed directly on the ground. The porous fabric creates excellent drainage and provides plenty of moisture movement within the bed, and the fabric bottom contours to the undulations of your ground. The air prunes the root structure of the plant, promoting better growth.

The fabric releases heat, and it’s re-usable again and again for years!

Another new addition to Southern Living’s new 2016/2017 plant list is “‘Marvel’ Mahonia,” an excellent yellow

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border plant. Gorgeous sprays of fragrant yellow flowers appear in late fall and winter. Flowers develop into grape-like clusters of wax-coated black berries by late summer and autumn. This awesome little shrub is a great solution for anyone with a shady spot who is looking for an evergreen shrub to brighten it up.

For edging or ground cover, I love “Genista Lydia Bangle.” In early summer, this vibrant selection smothers its dwarf frame with bright yellow blossoms.

During the rest of the season, its small, narrow leaves offer good texture and complement neighboring plants with bolder foliage.

For willowy grace and a haze of yellow flowers in the June garden, it is tough to top the members of the Broom clan. This plant thrives in sun and average soil. Fertilize only once in early spring with a granular balanced fertilizer like 10-10-10. If desired, prune after blooming to maintain the compact, lowmounding shape.

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To showcase mementos from their lives and travels together in the formal living room, Pam and Bill decided to install custom cabinets from Creative Cabinetry on either side of the fireplace.

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am and Bill remember when they first discovered the charm of Amelia Island. “We read an article that said Fernandina Beach is the only historic town where you can walk downtown and purchase a toothbrush,” the couple recalls.

The reality of a beautiful, yet practical, island intrigued the pair. “Omni Amelia Island Plantation Resort offered a stay-andgolf package that we took advantage of a couple of times,” says Bill. The time spent on the island led the couple to fall in love with it, and they chose it as a warm and peaceful alternative to New York, New Jersey, and Delray Beach, all of which they have previously called home.

The couple purchased a gorgeous oak-canopied lot on the links in Golfside North at Summer Beach and selected Arthur Rutenberg Homes to design and build their home.

“We enjoyed studying the plans and modifying them to extend the space into the perfect floorplan for us. The builder, Vic Buscaino, suggested flipping the original orientation of the home to save a large cluster of oak trees on the property,” says Bill.

Part of the building process included a visit to a nearby Rutenberg model home, where the builder connected the couple with Nicole Herbert, designer and owner of Vignette

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Top: With a coastal color palate, the family room provides lovely views and comfortable seating.

Trim-work by Creative Cabinetry provides a finishing touch throughout the home.

Above left: An aqua backsplash provides a burst of color in contrast to the Cambria quartz countertops in the spacious kitchen.

Above right: The couple enjoys their outdoor living space as much as the indoor spaces. The porch has plenty of seating, and an outdoor kitchen overlooks the golf course.

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“Bill and Pam incorporated functionality and sophistication in the design throughout the floorplan,” explains Nicole. The couple was especially grateful for Nicole’s eye in pairing their Cambria Quartz countertops with the sparkling aqua blue backsplash. “Pam and Bill’s aesthetic of fresh, monochromatic hues with splashes of color inspired their other choices of sandy beiges and crèmes. The kitchen counters with their splashes of sea glass blue anchored the coastal palate.”

An illustration of the couple’s attention to detail was the particular type of quartz they chose, in which the black tones represent the mountains, the green the sea, and the brown the sand—a few of the couple’s favorite things!

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Top: The formal dining space has a beautiful mirror that reflects the natural light coming in the window. The couple’s glass collection is featured in a corner display cabinet.

Above left: The office is comfortable and functional, with built-in shelving filled with memorabilia from the couple’s careers.

Above right: An archway between the kitchen and dining space was repurposed with a translucent cabinet displaying some of the couple’s stunning glass collection.

Paired with the striking countertops and back splash are handcrafted cabinetry and built-in shelving. “Mike Gleason of Creative Cabinetry of Amelia Island did an exemplary job in places you see, and on closet shelves that you may not even see in our home. Mike’s creativity even extended to our garage, where we have cabinets that match our house color!”

The beautiful interior woodwork houses a collection of “the things of our lives,” says Pam. “Each collectible and piece of glass has a story,” she shares. The couple boasts collections and individual pieces accumulated during their extensive travels in Australia, New Zealand, Japan, South America, and Europe during their careers in the financial industry, as well as an eye-catching display of glass.

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Top: The guest suite displays the couple’s flare for combining Oriental pieces like the furniture and lamps with the coastal palate of the bedding and artwork.

Above left: The master suite continues the white hues and coastal feel with the starfish accent pillows, with fine trim work framing the windows.

Above right: The master bath uses shades of blue with lovely sand-colored tile.

Bill discovered his love of collecting glass when he received a single 1925 Heisey Glass candlestick as a gift and then began a quest for its mate, which he found after an old-fashioned, pre-Internet search. A.H. Heisey Company was formed in Newark, Ohio in 1895, and Heisey and his sons crafted glass tableware and decorative pieces until 1957, when the factory closed. Today, Bill and Pam’s home is overflowing with gorgeous glass. “A beautiful part of this home is the organizational display cabinets we worked with Mike to design to display the antique glassware,” Nicole explains.

“Pam has a real talent for display.”

Pam and Bill have made a lovely home on Amelia Island, where they enjoy golfing, walking on the beach, riding bikes, and simply enjoying the charming island they are happy to call home.

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La Mancha RESTAURANT Featuring Spanish and Portuguese dishes with Brazilian flavors, La Mancha offers delicious appetizers, distinctive wines, fresh steaks and seafood, and a new Surf and Turf Platter.

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Owners Romulo and Amy Camargo, A. J. Adam, along with Chef Willys De Assis, have created a wonderful eatery in this new era of flavorful food and dining, with top-notch service and truly creative dishes.

I recently joined my friend Sherry at La Mancha for dinner one night, eager to try some of La Mancha’s new menu items and signature wines. Our server, Damion, started us off with a glass of Casa de Vilacetinho Vinho Verde from Portugal, a young, tangy, slightly effervescent white, which paired well with La Mancha’s soft, yeasty bread and balsamic dipping oil.

Sherry and I decided to share Tortilla La Mancha, a rich potato torte, created with layers of sliced potatoes, spinach, Manchego cheese, tavern ham, and eggs. This dish was

incredibly rich, savory, and could be an entrée on its own.

To accompany the torte, Damion suggested Vivanco Crianza White Rioja, a beautiful, grassy, herby white, created from rare white Tempranillo Blanco grapes. What a treat for the palate!

Amy sat down and chatted for a bit, telling us about the latest goings-on at La Mancha. They currently specialize in corporate events and “buy-outs” for large groups, serving up to 100 guests. All of their steaks are hand-cut in the restaurant, their seafood is the freshest it can be, and their location at the beach makes for a great dining experience any time of the year.

Amy suggested we try their new Surf and Turf Platter, and imagine our surprise when Damion brought us an entire butcher board heaped with steak and lobster tail! This dish is meant to be shared by two people, and it includes saffron rice, roasted plantains and potatoes, vegetable medley, and field green salad. The steak was an aged ribeye, topped with an amazing Spanish bleu cheese sauce, tender and juicy, perfectly grilled.

An enormous Maine lobster tail was split in half and topped with garlic, herbs, and more bleu cheese sauce, a succulent treat you don’t see very often on a Florida menu!

The vegetables were exceptional. The plantains and potatoes were roasted to perfection, crispy on the outside, and tender within. The field greens were tossed with hearts of palm and olives, and drizzled with balsamic vinaigrette. I especially loved the vegetable medley, which was a mixture of zucchini, cabbage, onion, and peas, freshly sautéed and seasoned. Sherry and I had a glass of Vivanco Crianza 2012 Rioja, made with 100% Tempranillo grapes, a mature red with hints of smoke and perfect with surf and turf.

La Mancha’s Tres Leches Cake was a tasty ending to our meal, especially when paired with a glass of Mont Marcal Brut Cava Reserva, a bubbly cava with lime aromas. Tres Leches means “three milks,” and it is so rich and moist, it’s almost a pudding. It satisfied my sweet tooth perfectly! La Mancha is a warm, welcoming restaurant, a great place for date night or a family celebration. For more information, call (904) 261-4646 or visit www.lamancharestaurant.net. They are located at 2709 Sadler Road.

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

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

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

Brett’s Waterway Cafe ~ The only restaurant on the island where you can dine overlooking the Intracoastal Waterway, Brett’s offers a wide choice of seafood, chicken and beef with daily specials both at lunch and dinner. The view of the water, the impeccable service and the refined ambiance will enhance your dining pleasure. The large rectangular bar overlooking the Fernandina Harbor Marina is a pleasant place to enjoy a drink. Open seven days. At the marina on Front Street. (904) 261-2660. Open 7 days, Mon-Sat L, D, $$$, F. Burlingame ~ In the historic district just a half block off Centre Street at 20 South 5th Street, this new restaurant offers seasonally inspired modern American food with a twist. The small menu enables our team to focus on a handful of exquisite dishes developed from the freshest ingredients each season.

Dining out is about more than just food, and our superb service and casually elegant atmosphere create a special experience. Extensive wine and beer list. Reservations recommended. Open Tue – Sat 5:30. Sun Brunch 10am - 2pm. (904) 432-7671 BurlingameRestaurant.com

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Café Karibo ~ Located on North 3rd St. just off Centre Street in the historic downtown district. It has a cozy interior with a funky, laid-back setting. It’s most striking feature is its naturally shaded outdoor dining patio. Great selection of sandwiches, salads, and soups for lunch. Kid friendly. Vegetarian items on the menu. Open: 11am–9pm Tue thru Sat; Sunday 10:30am–3pm with lunch menu specials; Mon 11am–3pm. Fresh-brewed beer available in the Café and in the brew pub—The Karibrew—located next door. Food prices are relatively low-lunch average $10 pp; dinner $20 pp (generous portions).

Crab Trap ~ Nautical decor and friendly service makes for a casual, relaxing atmosphere. Dinner daily offers seafood—fried, grilled, broiled, or blackened—as well as steaks, chicken and oysters year round. Entrees $8.95 - $18.95. Call for seasonal hours. Beer, wine, and cocktails. Family owned and operated since 1979. 31 N 2nd Street, (904) 2614749. $$$ V/MC/D. David’s Restaurant ~ David’s Restaurant has an amazing steakhouse & seafood menu, upscale atmosphere, and professional service. Relax in our lounge and peruse the Martini and full bar menu, then enjoy mouthwatering creations like prime steaks, Filet Oscar, and our Signature 16oz. Grilled Ribeye, English Channel Dover Sole & Chilean Sea Bass. We have Vegetarian offerings as well. Try our dessert sensation, Chocolate Fondue for Two. Lounge opens at 5 pm, dinner begins at 6 pm.

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Reservations are highly recommended. Private wine room holds up to 12 & groups up to 50 in private dining room. Resort casual attire. 802 Ash Street. (904) 310-6049. Make your reservations online at AmeliaIslandDavids.com.

España ~ Featuring Old World cuisine from Portugal and Spain, España offers an intriguing menu in a comfortably elegant atmosphere in downtown Fernandina Beach. Owner/chef Roberto Pestana serves mouthwatering tapas like Grouper Ceviche, Portobello al La España, and Shrimp with Garlic, all served with España’s homemade bread.

Entrees include a classic Seafood Paella, and a variety of fresh local seafood and meats. España also features an extensive wine list and an excellent homemade sangria. Available for private parties. Reservations recommended. All major credit cards. Open 7 days.

(904) 261-7700. 22 South 4th Street. $$$, D, B/W. Fancy Sushi ~ We serve fine Japanese cuisine from our Hibachi grill, the best Tempura and the tastiest Teriyaki this side of Tokyo. We give you all the fine foods with the friendliest service you will ever have here in friendly Fernandina Beach. Come by and give us a visit and we’ll serve you with smiles and the freshest sushi that you won’t find anywhere but here at Fancy Sushi. Open 7 days. (904) 261-9855.

1478 Sadler Rd. Florida House Inn ~ Enjoy Southern cooking at its finest at Leddy’s Porch. Menu includes Southern Salads, Sandwiches, Buttermilk Fried Chicken, Collard Greens, and much more. Black Board specials daily. The Florida House Inn is located just off Centre Street in the historic district of Fernandina

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La Mancha ~ A Spanish and Portuguese restaurant with a Brazilian flare, blended for savory and bold flavors. We offer a mixture of contemporary and traditional authentic Spanish cuisine. Extensive beer and wine list and our famous sangria! Plenty of parking and catering available for large groups and parties. Check out our menu online at www.lamancharestaurant.net. Open Mon - Fri 5pm - 9:30pm; Sat & Sun 3pm - 9:30pm. 2709 Sadler Road. (904) 261-4646. Tue. – Half price sangria; Wed. – Ladies Night – All you can drink sangria with entree purchase; Thu. – Free dessert, Local’s Night at 10% off with proff of residency; Sun. – All you can eat paella, live Spanish guitar music from 6-9pm!

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Lulu’s at the Thompson House ~ Lulu’s is more than just a sandwich shop! The dinner menu changes nightly to showcase the best available fresh, local seafood. Lunch features sandwiches, po’ boys, salads, and a wide selection of seafood “little plates.” Open for lunch and dinner Tues - Sat. Sunday Brunch from 10:30am - 3pm. Beer and wine available.

Major credit cards. Reservations recommended. 11 South 7th Street. Located in Historic Downtown Fernandina Beach. www.lulusamelia.com.

(904) 432-8394.

The Mustard Seed Cafe ~ Located inside Nassau Health Foods, The Mustard Seed is Amelia Island’s only organic eatery and juice bar, with an extensive, eclectic menu featuring vegetarian and vegan items.

Daily specials include local seafood, organic chicken and fresh organic produce. Salads, wraps, sandwiches, and soups are available—all prepared with The Mustard Seed’s impeccable style. Popular items are chicken or veggie quesadillas, grilled mahi or salmon over mixed greens and tuna melt with Swiss cheese and tomato. Open for breakfast and lunch, 8 am 3pm. Mon -Sat. NassauHealthFoods.net. 833 T. J. Courson Rd. (904) 277-3141.

The Picnic Basket ~ The Picnic Basket is all about fresh foods. For a perfect dessert, knockout side dish, or casual picnic, The Picnic Basket has what you need, including charcuterie, cheese, party platters, picnic baskets, bakery treats, and take-home suppers.

Open Tuesday - Sunday from 9am - 3pm, we offer breakfast and lunch until 3 pm, serving wine & beer and foods to-go. Breakfast includes bagels, daily muffins, housemade granola, fresh scones, freshpressed fruit and veggie drinks, and fresh coffee.

Lunch features homemade soups, organic salads, sandwiches on fresh-baked bread, and delicious wraps. 503-A Centre St. (904) 277-9779.

Sliders Seaside Grill ~ The Caribbean on Amelia Island! Slider’s offers fun dining for the whole family!

Exotic seafood and steaks served to order are the specials of the house. Enjoy a beautiful oceanfront view inside, or on the patio, located steps from the beach. Open daily for lunch and dinner. 1998 S. Fletcher Ave. at Sadler Rd. (next to the roundabout).

277-6652. L, D, $$, F. The Surf ~ Dine indoors or out on our huge, sundrenched deck with views of the ocean just across the street. The extensive menu features delicious seafood, steaks, burgers, wraps and salads. Daily specials include all-you-can-eat wings on Thursdays and $5 Bloody Marys on Sunday. Casual, fun atmosphere.

Take-out and catering available. Reserve the lower deck for your next private event. Open daily from 11 a.m. 29 TVs throughout. WI-FI available. Full service bar. For our entertainment line-up, visit www.thesurfonline.com. 3199 S. Fletcher Ave., 2615711. L, D, $$, F. Townies Pizzeria ~ Townies is the “Locals’ Choice for Island Pizza”. All of our food is prepared fresh to order. Townies uses real cheese, only the finest quality ingredients, and fresh local produce.

Unlike the big pizza chains, our sauces don’t come out of a paint can. Pizza! One Luv! 819 TJ Courson Road. (904) 277-4755. Order online at TowniesPizzeria.com or call!

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Ocean Views With modifications not seen in other Ocean Park units, this unique top-floor condo has expansive ocean views, as well as pond and fountain views. The open floorplan and generous space make it perfect for entertaining. Oceanside master suite currently offers a Murphy bed with bookcases, but it can be turned back into a traditional master bedroom. Two additional bedrooms overlook the park. Spacious kitchen has all appliances, pantry, and plentiful counter space. Sliders open to a private covered porch. Extra storage closet plus covered garage. Community pool and grilling deck. Two miles from downtown Fernandina Beach, adjacent to Fort Clinch, and a block off the ocean.

For more information on this exceptional property, contact Pam Meyer with RE/MAX Sterling at 904-415-0303.

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6 Oak Point Circle This is a meticulously maintained 3/3 home in prestigious Oak Point at Long Point. Situated to accentuate the serene lake views reflecting the peaceful lifestyle offered in this quiet community. $695,000

1662/1663 Sea Dunes Villas Oceanfront 2/2 condo is located on the 5th floor and has beautiful beach and Atlantic Ocean views!

Upscale finishes and a tile floors extend throughout. This is a lock-off villa with potential for great rental income. $650,000

95008 Manucy Pointe Dr Beautiful 3/3 home demonstrates special attention to details including crown moulding, plantation shutters and solid oak flooring throughout common areas. A must see! $599,000

1385 Ship Watch Villa Picturesque ocean views await you and your family in this furnished 2/2 unit on the third floor of Ship Watch Villas. Just steps off the beach, this oceanfront villa offers the perfect Florida Island getaway! $535,000

45 Marsh Creek Road Location, location! Close to Walker’s Landing and nestled under the beautiful oak canopy on Marsh Creek Road. Two golf holes and lake views are yours to enjoy from this 3/2.5 golf course home. $520,000

2317-2319 Courtside Villas Comfortable 2/2 villa in Courtside is being sold nicely furnished and provides a gorgeous tennis view. A second floor unit with a lock-off hotel bedroom. The fenced community pool just out the front door in the courtyard. $245,000

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Unique opportunity to own 300’ of ocean frontage in Ponte Vedra. Superb ocean views are yours when you build your dream home on this 2.44 acre lot. Lots are also available separately. MLS#69084 $4,700,000

4 BR/3BA North Hampton home on large lot. Hardwood in all living spaces. Granite and stainless in kitchen. Large lanai for entertaining. Split floorplan. Come enjoy country club living! MLS#72661 $375,000

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3350 S. FLETCHER AVENUE, F-7 Pristine penthouse with stunning views.

Immaculate unit is totally furnished with beach décor. Recent improvements include AC, carpet, Whirlpool washer and dryer, painting, and refrigerator. Pool and community room. MLS#73156 $324,900

96267 PINEY ISLAND SLAND DRIVE

5264 SEA CHASE #4

Rare opportunity for acreage and marsh views so close to Amelia Island. Home completely remodeled by Donna Lynne Custom Homes with spectacular outdoor living area with fireplace. Home features master on main level with 2 large bedrooms and baths upstairs.

Separate guest quarters above detached 3-car garage. Fenced back yard. Gourmet kitchen is perfect for any cook and this open floor plan works for entertaining and family gatherings.

MLS#68136 $1,025,000

Oceanfront penthouse 4BR4BA condo in Summer Beach. 2nd floor, two-story unit with open floor plan and lots of natural light.

Master suite downstairs, two bedrooms upstairs with own baths. Electric hurricane shutters. MLS#73466 $1,249,000

Testimonial from a Buyer ~ We appreciate all the hard work Evie and the Island Team did on our behalf to make our home purchase on Amelia Island a reality. She truly went the extra mile. We consider ourselves blessed to know her and look forward to getting together with her when we get back to the Island.

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www.TroxelTeam.com • pdtroxel@msn.com 1527 PERSIMMON CIRCLE $375,000 Fantastic location in desirable Simmons Cove—close to the beach and downtown. Well maintained home features open floorplan, family room with built-ins and fireplace, separate office/ study/living room, spacious master and delightful all-season sunroom with paver floor. Large fenced yard with lovely landscaping and paver patio. MLS#69976

1826 OCEAN VILLAGE DRIVE $655,000 Former model in gated Ocean Village with stunning lake views and spacious floorplan with 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths and tremendous bonus room. Steps from the beach, this property offers the quintessential island lifestyle with tennis courts and two community pools. Owners suite on the main level offers lake views and spa-like master bath. MLS#68256

107 SEASIDE RETREAT $859,900 Ocean & marsh views from this unit at Seaside Retreat. Built-in’s in hallway & living room and built-in stereo speakers throughout. Large master suite with sitting area provides access to wrap around oceanfront balcony. Electric storm shutters with generator backup.

Private elevator opens to foyer. 2 covered parking spaces & storage unit. MLS#72468

117 LONG POINT $1,795,000 This elegant townhome is on the Intracoastal Waterway & Nassau Sound in Long Point. Private dock with deep water access, 2 boat lifts, and floating dock. Amazing kitchen with large island, 2 dishwashers, wine cooler, Viking gas cook top, Sub Zero fridge, and walk-in pantry. Travertine floors in living areas, terrace & balcony.

Stunning river views! MLS#71330

95020 ARBOR LANE $499,000 Gorgeous deep water lot with dock and easy access to Atlantic Ocean. Existing home on property has no value but does eliminate impact fees if existing slab is used.

East facing property means constant breezes and beautiful sunrises. The very best location in Nassauville and no HOA restrictions or dues. MLS#73333

37 BEACH WOOD ROAD $625,000 This 3 bedroom home on Amelia Island Plantation provides beautiful wooded views with abundant privacy. Great floorplan with master on main level, guest suite & bath upstairs. Nice kitchen layout with island and prep sink opens to living room. Brazilian cherry floors downstairs. Fireplace in living room and sunroom. Short walk to beach.

MLS#72683

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95343 SPINNAKER DR $350,000 Picture-perfect homesite in Golfside North boasts a gated entry, access to community pool and pavilion near the beach, and prominent golf views from backyard. Bring your own builder and enjoy life on Amelia Island. Membership to golf club available. MLS#70178

96238 SEA WINDS DRIVE $329,900 Elegant and well appointed Amelia Island home. Over 2,400 sq. ft. with 4 season patio. Spacious owner’s suite with sitting area, separate guest quarters and bath. Includes built-in double oven, brand new stainless appliances, corian counters, central vac, security system. MLS#71316

79686 PLUMMERS CREEK DRIVE $239,000 This home rests against a two-sided conservation for privacy, with a fenced rear yard, spacious screenedin patio, and 3 car garage. Granite kitchen counters, stainless appliances, wash/dryer included, and owner’s bath with tiled shower and separate garden tub. MLS#73392

86275 EVERGREEN PLACE $179,900 Located on a cul-de-sac street with a lovely fenced-in rear yard, brick paver walkways and patio, and lots of mature trees. Owner’s suite has trey ceiling, spacious bath with separate garden tub and shower, updated flooring. Lots of charm in this cute floorplan. MLS#73252

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Located on the south side of The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island, these wonderful condominiums offer the perfect get-away. Competitive pricing, fabulous floorplans, beautiful views, as well as rental potential have made Ocean Place a “must have” for potential owner-investors.

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WATERFRONT PROPERTY, GOLF HOMES, HISTORIC HOMES, & MORE Great Location Walk to the beach from this 4/3 home featuring a large screened patio with pool, water fountain, hot tub and plenty of room for lounging and dining.

Open floor plan with central fireplace and perfect bedroom configuration provides lots of privacy. Centrally located and close to shopping and dining. #73456 $445,000

Anne Barbanel = Commitment “Striving to be the best... when only the best will do” Call Anne Today ~ 904.583.0734 www.annebarbanel.com John T. Ferreira & Son 500 Centre Street Fernandina Beach Oѝce: (904) 261-5571

Ocean Front Condo Oceanfront deal! Updated 2 BR/ 2 BA direct oceanfront unit located on the 5th floor offering exceptional views and comfortable living. Use for yourself or as an investment rental. Open kitchen with Corian counters and stainless, plus views from all rooms except second bedroom and bath. MLS#73100 $335,000

Convenient Location 3 BR/ 2 BA home with open floorplan and spacious feel. Central fireplace in large living room and dining area.

Kitchen has good work space, storage, and comes with all appliances.

Screened porch overlooks preservation area. Lots of privacy. Convenient to Jacksonville and Fernandina Beach. MLS#72973 $185,000

2808 ISLAND PLANTATION DR ~ $529,000

Lagoon Front Villa Special Assessment paid in full and work completed. Amelia Island Plantation villa with lagoon views from most rooms. End unit with wood-style laminate flooring throughout, double sliders and an enclosed porch for year round use. 2BR/2BA, spacious living areas, grilling patio and good storage. MLS#70097 $285,000

Beautiful home in desirable “Beachwalk” neighborhood with its own beach walkway. This 3BR/2.5BA, 2,103 sf home just a half block from the ocean has an open floorplan. Large greatroom opens to an screened lanai with pavers and outdoor shower. Tile throughout. Kitchen with Corian counters and large walk-in pantry. Master suite includes a den/office and walk-in closet and master bath with double vanities. Garage has a shelved storage room. Nicely landscaped backyard provides much privacy. Close to schools, shopping, dining, and the Greenway. MLS#73150

Ocean View Unique top floor 3 bedroom condo with sweeping ocean views. Spacious with an open floor plan and views from most every room. Plentiful cabinets and counter space in the kitchen plus a pantry for extra storage. Landry room and garage plus storage. Movein condition. MLS#73446 $445,000

96145 BAY VIEW DR $350,000

#19 LANCEFORD LN $410,000

Watch gorgeous sunsets over Lanceford Creek! Build your home and enjoy all the amenities of prestigious Oyster Bay Harbour.

MLS#68885

Waterfront lot in Lanceford Creek Plantation. Shared dock, high tide gives you access to Intercoastal. Lot is in beautiful gated community.

Beautiful sunsets! MLS#73067

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86183 MEADOWFIELD BLUFFS RD $465,000 This single-family home with guest house is located on deep-water Lofton Creek with a large dock, 2 boat lifts & covered deck. The original house, built in 1988, is a 3/2.5 with wood-burning fireplace, indoor laundry room, enclosed back porch & two-car garage. It is a 1-story 2,400 sq ft home and is located in the rear of the property. The guest house in front was built in 2002 and is a 2-story 3/3.5 with great room & wet bar. The circular drive goes around the back of the guest house, front of main house. The dock was built in 2002. The roof on the main house was replaced at that time also. All located on a beautiful, winding, dead-end street. Great central location close to shopping, airport, highways & beaches! Priced to sell!

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1619 REGATTA DR $695,000

3 BR/3.5 BA home with guest house on the golf course in AIP

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he Amelia Island Museum of History recently offered a special day-long seminar called “Cemetery Resource Protection Training” (CRPT), offered by members of the Florida Public Archaeology Network. I’ve always had a fascination with historic cemeteries and burial sites, and this was a great way to learn more about these very important “outdoor museums,” and about how to make them a living part of our own community.

CRPT focuses on cemetery care and protection.

Participants explore cemeteries as historical resources and learn about the laws that protect them, as well as about conserving headstones and markers, managing cemetery landscapes, and practicing hands-on headstone cleaning.

During the morning class at the museum, Emily Jane Murray, Public Archaeology Coordinator, along with Megan Liebold, Outreach Coordinator, explained that cemeteries are endangered historic resources which need to be preserved and protected. By studying cemeteries, headstones, and burial sites, valuable information about people and cultures from long ago can be discovered.

Florida has some of the oldest prehistoric and historic cemeteries of the New World, some from as many as 8,000 years ago. Florida is a cultural melting pot, and it contains burial sites for an array of ethnic groups, including Southeast Native Americans, African Americans, Minorcans, Bahamians, Cubans, Greeks, Spanish descendants, and Jews. The study of cemeteries is vital to our understanding of our diverse communities.

The morning class also addressed federal, state, and local laws pertaining to marked and unmarked burial sites, and focused on what is appropriate and ethical when working in a cemetery. Cemeteries need to be maintained for visitor safety, while great care must be taken to respect the grave itself and the iconography that is present, including grave goods, shells, plants, or any items which the living have left in memory of their loved ones.

After morning class and lunch, we headed out to Bosque Bello Cemetery to learn how to properly clean headstones, at the back of the cemetery where the oldest graves are found.

Cemetery preservation and maintenance requires a biocide called D-2 Biological Solution, an architectural antimicrobial that removes stains on stone caused by mold, algae, mildew, and lichen. It’s quite expensive, but a little goes a long way.

Once a stone has been cleaned properly, it will be several years before it needs to be cleaned again.

Emily Jane demonstrated how to check the stone for its sturdiness and safety, as larger stones can cause injury if they were to fall over while being cleaned.

Once the stone is considered safe, care is taken to brush it well, albeit gently, from top to bottom to loosen dirt. Then the stone is rinsed well with water, before being spraying with the D-2 solution. Brushing again from bottom to top, it’s only a few minutes before years of dirt and stains begin to come loose. After letting it sit for a few minutes more, Emily Jane rinses the stone all over, and voila!, it’s clean!

Our group spent about four hours cleaning stones that afternoon, and we learned about how to become a “Heritage Monitoring Scout,” CRPT’s new program to get the public involved with monitoring cemeteries and other archaeological sites throughout the state of Florida. For more information, visit www.fpan.us/CRPT or www.fpan.us/hmsflorida.

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