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Celebrating its 20th anniversary this year, the Amelia Concours is a dizzying threeday extravaganza of everything automotive, with seminars, road rallies, and lots of eyecatching autos.

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As spring sails in this year, shaking us from our winter lethargy—more pronounced this year with the unusually cold temperatures we have endured—we raise our heads tentatively above the parapet and look for signs of island life. Beautifully blooming azaleas are our first clue that the weather is becoming more favorable, and, here on Amelia Island, our second clue is that much-anticipated harbinger of spring, the Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance.

Known affectionately around the world as “The Amelia,” our favorite automobile show won the 2013 Motoring Event of the Year at the prestigious International Historic Motoring Awards in London, and it was a finalist again this year. Celebrating its 20th anniversary, the Amelia Concours is a dizzying three-day extravaganza of everything automotive, with seminars, social events, road rallies, an extraordinary auction, a chance to test drive some new models, and, of course, all those beautiful automobiles. The event culminates Sunday with a display of 250 of these rare and restored automotive gems on the fairways of The Golf Club of Amelia.

As always, we want to acknowledge founder Bill Warner and the wonderful charitable work made possible by the proceeds from the Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance. Almost $2.5 million has been raised in the past 20 years for Community Hospice of Northeast Florida and other local charities. Here on Amelia, the return of the Concours each year is much like the return of the legendary swallows of San Juan Capistrano, an occasion to celebrate and a welcome herald of spring.

March, with its change of season, is also the perfect time for rejuvenation. With that in mind, Dickie Anderson paid a visit to the two world-class spas we have within easy reach here on Amelia Island: The Spa at the Omni Amelia Island Plantation and The RitzCarlton Spa, Amelia Island. Each offers specialized spa treatments that will renew you in body and spirit, all while pampering you in the most luxurious surroundings. While each spa serves discriminating guests from around the world, they also enjoy share the secrets of good health and well-being with their Amelia Island neighbors.

Also this month, we take a look at Care Centers of Nassau, a local non-profit dedicated to providing the developmentally disabled with the care that their families cannot always provide, whether physically or financially. We also take a look at an innovative afterschool program called Marathon High; present some intriguing recipes from Karen Miller inspired by a visit to Cross Creek, the home of Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings; take a look inside a beautiful Amelia Island Plantation home, and much, much more.

See you around the island!

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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, Holly Allain, Lynne Taylor, Katrin Bell

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MARCH2015 11 Cover Story 2015 AMELIA ISLAND CONCOURS D’ELEGANCE

One of the top automotive events in the world, “The Amelia” celebrates 20 years with the return of 2015 Honoree Sir Stirling Moss, the original 1996 Honoree, on the 60th anniversary of his record-setting victory in the Mille Miglia, as well as the legendary BMW 328.

29 World-Class Rejuvenation The Spa at the Omni Amelia Island Plantation and The Ritz-Carlton Spa, Amelia Island offer renewed health and well-being in a luxurious setting.

35 Compassionate Care

41 School of Running

72 Island Entertaining

With warmhearted, personalized attention, Care Centers of Nassau provides vital services for the developmentally disabled when families require assistance.

With the “road as the classroom and running as the teacher,” Marathon High is an innovative after-school program that is changing young lives.

A visit to legendary Cross Creek, the home of Pulitzer Prize-winning author Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings in Hawthorne, inspires a fresh, Floridastyle meal.

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

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Galleries & Antiques Amelia’s art galleries & antique stores

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In the Neighborhood Profiles of area businesses and organizations

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Beach Combing Great shopping on Amelia Island

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Maps of the Island and downtown, with telephone numbers

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Tide Table Tides at the Amelia River

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Around Town What’s happening around Amelia Island

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Snapshots Islanders out and about

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In the Garden With beautiful foliage and bright red flowers, the new Panama Red Hibiscus will retain its rich colors even in the heat of summer.

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Island Home As you approach the front door, Donnalynne and Bruce Studley’s home reveals that the couple enjoys the outside of their home as much as they do the inside.

56 One of the winning entries at the 2014 Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance.

Photo by Neil Rashba.

Eating Scene With distinctive continental cuisine impeccably prepared, Horizons offers a variety of creative dishes that will please every palate.

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Celebrating Years AMELIA ISLAND CONCOURS D’ELEGANCE

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With the return of Sir Stirling Moss, the Cars of the Cowboys, the Porsche 914, and the BMW 328, this year’s Amelia Concours promises to be memorable.

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elebrating 20 years of bringing rare and classic automobiles to Northeast Florida this year, the Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance has become one of the top automotive events in the world. Always held the second full weekend in March, “The Amelia” draws nearly two hundred fifty rare vehicles from collections all over the world to Amelia Island for a celebration of the automobile like no other. The annual event will be held this year March 13 through March 15, with its centerpiece event scheduled for Sunday, March 15 on the tenth and eighteenth fairways of The Golf Club of Amelia Island.

Bill Warner, founder and co-chairman of the Amelia Concours, was an antique car collector and a writer/ photographer at Road and Track Magazine. Together with Patti Hendrix of The Ritz Carlton, Amelia Island, he produced the

first Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance in 1996. The event has grown dramatically over the years, attracting thousands of people to the island. In addition to the display of automobiles, the Concours offers various seminars, social events, and automobile auctions, rounding out a fabulous weekend of exceptional autos and car enthusiasts from all over the world.

The Amelia Concours was founded to serve charities on Florida’s First Coast. “This year, we added Micah’s Place, the only certified domestic violence center serving Nassau County, Florida, to our roster of charities,” says Warner. “We were also able to increase our annual giving to Spina Bifida of Jacksonville by a third. This is the primary reason the Amelia Concours exists. We don’t measure success by the number of spectators, or the car count, but by our giving. More and bigger checks to our charities tell us it’s been a good year.”

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PHOTO COURTESY AMELIA ISLAND CONCOURS D’ELEGANCE

SIR STIRLING MOSS IS THE 2015 AMELIA CONCOURS HONOREE To celebrate two decades of automotive design and competition excellence, the 20th Amelia Island Concours d’ Elegance will reprise the founding Concours and its original honoree, Sir Stirling Moss. This year marks the sixtieth anniversary of his record-setting victory in the Mille Miglia, his first World Championship Formula 1 victory, and the dual World Championships of Mercedes-Benz in the World Sports Car and Formula One drivers championships. Moss scored each Mercedes-Benz victory in the six-race World Sports Car Championship of 1955. It started in May with his legendary triumph in the Mille Miglia, the epic one thousand mile lap of Italy. Sixty years later, that record still stands. Moss’s victory for Mercedes in the Targa Florio, the final round of the World Championship, clinched the world title for Mercedes-Benz.

“With Sir Stirling and this extraordinary collection from the Mercedes 1955 championship-season, this year will be an historic and memorable event,” says Warner. “Sir Stirling set

1949 Chrysler Town and Country

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Stirling Moss and navigator Denis Jenkinson prepare for the start of the 1955 Mille Miglia road race in the Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR Roadster.

us on our course in 1996 and he’ll launch us to even more successful decades.”

RARE TOWN AND COUNTRY STARS AT THE AMELIA CONCOURS The Concours d’Elegance will honor Chrysler’s timeless “woodie,” the famous Town and Country, on the fairways of the Golf Club of Amelia Island. Chrysler was not the first to offer a wood-bodied car, but the Town and Country was the zenith of the American woodie genre. The Town and Country was the final flourish of the traditional woodie, where the wood was structural and not merely decorative.

“The Town and Country was essentially a hand-built car,” says Mark Becker, vice-chairman of the “The Amelia.”

“That contributed to its demise. It was the end of an era of manufacturing exuberance. At a time when most new cars were simply warmed over pre-war models, the 1946 Town and Country was truly new,” said Becker. “They married post-war optimism with the pre-war concept of what a luxury car should

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be. The Town and Country summons images from another era in America: when elegance and dignity were more important than the ‘bottom line.’”

This year, the Concours will feature a full class of significant Chrysler Town and Country models, displaying the final flourish of the American hand-built body era. Among the most sought after vehicles of the Town and Country line are the early “barrelback” station wagons. On the Golf Clubs fairways, you will find the 1941 model, the first barrelback, as well as the 1942 model featuring different design details. “The Town and Country had the grace, pace, and presence of a prewar luxury car,” says Becker. “It was the perfect car to park in front of the club or one’s country estate.”

BMW’S IMMORTAL 328: THE ULTIMATE DRIVING MACHINE The legend and legacy of the car that started BMW down the road to earning the title of “the ultimate driving machine” will be featured at this year’s car show. Automotive experts and aficionados of this beloved model consider the BMW 328 the first sports car to deliver on that lofty title. Eighty years ago, Germany was an acknowledged leader in building the world’s

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fastest and greatest pure racing cars, but BMW decided to focus its efforts on building the world’s best sports cars as well.

While Mercedes-Benz and Auto-Union represented Germany on the grand prix circuit, BMW became Germany’s primary competitor in international sports car competition.

The BMW 328 found the right balance between elegant and aerodynamic styling, impeccable road manners, and advanced engineering, laying the foundation for the automaker’s sterling reputation. Even BMW’s emblematic nieren split grill, which continues to embody BMW’s signature style, is an important part of the 328 design package, as is its outstanding performance on the open road.

“The star of the BMW 328 class for our 20th anniversary is the unique 328 Buegelfalte (‘trouser crease,’ for the razoredge fender styling) roadster,” says Warner. “It finished sixth in the 1940 Mille Miglia and is the only 328 special roadster built at the BMW factory. We’re honored to have it on the field for our 20th anniversary Concours.”

CARS OF THE COWBOYS The American western movie was the financial backbone of the American Depression-era film industry. After World War

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II, the 1950s saw the rise of television, and the small-screen western became a cultural phenomenon and a staple of all three American television networks. The car business, especially its aftermarket, was quick to exploit the social parallels of the cowboy’s quarter horse and the automobile. A full class of the unique cars created to honor and promote western TV and movie stars will be on the field on Sunday.

Leo Carillo’s (Pancho, from The Cisco Kid TV series) 1948 Chrysler Town and Country “Steer Car,” cowboy movie star Tom Mix’s death car, his 1938 Supercharged Cord convertible, and Roy Rogers’ Pontiac by Nudie Cohn will be center stage in the Cars of the Cowboys class.

Also slated for the Cars of the Cowboys class is Dale Robertson’s 1958 “Tales of Wells Fargo” Buick Limited convertible built by Buick, and Gene Autry’s 1951 Cadillac “woodie” sedan.

PORSCHE 914 WILL BE HONORED AT THIS YEAR’S CONCOURS At first, some Porsche purists lamented the Porsche 914’s seemingly humble origins. They whispered the “v-word”: Volkswagen. The reality was that the 914 is a blood descendant of the seminal Gmund Porsche, the first car to wear the family name and the crest, a pure sports car designed around a Volkswagensourced air-cooled flat-four and a mid-engine configuration.

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Porsche 914 and the car it replaced at the top of VW’s line, the Type 34 Karmann Ghia.

Porsche had no illusions about the technological and commercial realities of their new sports car. The 914 project began life as a joint venture between Volkswagen and Porsche, which needed an entry-level replacement for the four-cylinder 912. With the economies of scale brought by a production liaison with Volkswagen, the 914 could be commercially viable.

The prototype 914 appeared early in 1968, just as Porsche was poised to shed its reputation as a giant killer on the world’s race tracks. The man heading the 914 project was Porsche R&D chief Ferdinand Piech, Ferdinand Porsche’s grandson, who created, almost simultaneously with the 914 project, the all-conquering Porsche 917 Le Mans endurance racer.

The lower price of the 914 brought a new clientele to Porsche showrooms. The 914 quickly outsold its pricier 911 stablemate while staying true to Porsche’s technological heritage with friendly Porsche dynamics, solid handling, and, in the case of the 914/6, traditionally ferocious Porsche brakes.

The 914 in all its iterations enjoyed a long and productive life as a club racer in America. When Porsche built the 916 in 1972, the six-cylinder version of the 914 packed a 190 hp 2.3 liter six and wore big fenders and more aggressive Porsche styling details. But the 916 was deemed too expensive for serial production. Just eleven had been built when 914 production ceased in 1976.

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THE OBSCURE AND AMAZING DREAM CAR ORPHANS This year’s Concours will present a unique class of Orphan Concept Cars from the 1950s and early 1960s. They may have failed to save their creators, but they succeeded by becoming the sort of delightfully obscure automotive exotica that inspires and motivates collectors.

General Motors led the way with their travelling Motorama shows of the 1950s. But the economic realities of the early twenty-first century forced even mighty GM to shed the once creative and profitable Oldsmobile and Pontiac divisions. The 1953 Pontiac Parisienne was a modified production coupe, and its most obvious styling element was a landau roof. The Parisienne is sort of neo-town car that was long thought destroyed in typical GM dream car fashion once its Motorama life ended. But GM styling czar Harley Earl liked the Parisienne, so he violated company policy, stashing it with a relative for safe keeping. Arch dream car collector and longtime Amelia Concours entrant Joe Bortz found it in New Jersey more than 20 years ago. He still enjoys driving his one-off Parisienne town car and will pilot it to Amelia’s 20th anniversary field on March 15, where it will share the stage with the 1963 Pontiac’s X-400 and other “orphan” concept cars.

The 1950s changed everything, opening new horizons in music, fashion, and personal mobility. Pent-up wartime savings allowed couples to buy houses, start families, and banish two decades of depression and world war. “The Orphan Concept Cars class shows more than an industry grasping for a new

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direction or a fresh identity, like Pontiac, or for survival, like Hudson, De Soto, and Packard,” says Becker. “The dream cars, even these orphans, show a uniquely American vision of unfettered creativity and a native optimism that has always served this nation well.”

The field opens on Sunday at 9:30 a.m., remaining open until 4:30 p.m. Discounted advance sale tickets are available online for $80 per adult and $40 per youth (ages 12-18). Early entry tickets, allowing entry to the field at 8:30 a.m.—one hour before the general public—are available for $100 per adult and $60 per youth. Early entry with a buffet lunch, called “Concours and More,” are available for $170 per adult and youth.

Tickets at the gate are $100 per adult, $40 for individual youths, and $40 for active duty military personnel (with ID) and their accompanying individual immediate family members.

All tickets include an official program. Children under 12 years of age are admitted to the Concours field free on Sunday with a paying adult.

New this year, the Concours is offering a $12 pre-paid ticket good for lunch on the field on Sunday. Children under 12 do not need an entry ticket for the event but will need to prepurchase a lunch ticket. Active duty military can pre-purchase lunch tickets as they are not available day of show. You will be able to purchase your event tickets beginning Thursday, March 12 inside The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island, as well as at the gate.

For more information about tickets, seminars, auctions, and other Concours events, visit www.ameliaconcours.org.

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WRITERS BY THE SEA BEGINS MONTHLY MEETINGS Formerly known as the Florida Writers Group of Nassau County, Writers by the Sea welcomes writers of all genres and levels of experience. The new organization offers a revamped format and a new meeting place, day, and time, with monthly topics targeted to further every writer’s goals. The group meets every third Thursday of the month upstairs at Café Karibo at 27 North Third Street. The group’s 2015 planning committee has laid out a year’s worth of programs based on the input from writers. Registration begins at 6 p.m. with networking and the opportunity to buy food and beverages in the restaurant to take into the meeting, if desired. The program begins at 6:30 sharp.

Each month’s program begins with a brief business meeting, followed by a program centered on a topic of prime interest to area writers. The program may be followed by a critique session for those who wish to participate.

“Our purpose is to provide a forum for writers to achieve their goals,” says Nadine Vaughan Williams, the 2015 co-chairman of the planning committee. For more information, contact Nadine Vaughan Williams at nvaughanwilliams@gmail.com or Nancy Blanton at blantonn@msn.com.

An all-original 1971 Ferrari 365 GTB/4 Daytona Berlinetta, which recently emerged from twenty-five years in storage, will make its auction debut at RM Auctions’ Amelia Island sale on March 14 at this year’s Concours d’Elegance.

Offered by its first and only owner, this time warp Daytona surfaced last month after spending over two decades in a Toronto parking garage. In addition, a 1960 Ferrari 400 Superamerica SWB Cabriolet will be one of the most valuable cars ever offered at the Amelia Island auction.

Along with the Ferraris, a one-of-a-kind 1930 Duesenberg Model J Sweep Panel Dual Cowl Phaeton will be featured, the one and only long-wheelbase of its kind built. A highly original 1955 Austin Healey 100S, DARIN SCHNABEL (C) 2014 COURTESY RM AUCTIONS built for actor Jackie Cooper and one of only fifty competition Healey 100s, will also be featured. In addition, the RM Auction presents an authentic, well-known 1927 Stutz Vertical Eight Black Hawk Custom Two-Passenger Speedster, one of the most important Stutzes ever made, with an extensively documented history. “These cars are definitely once-in-a-lifetime finds,” says Gord Duff, Car Specialist for RM Auctions. For a description of all the automobiles featured by RM Auctions at the Concours, visit www.rmauctions.com.

AMELIA ISLAND HOME AND PATIO SHOW RETURNS TO ATLANTIC RECREATION CENTER Discover the possibilities for improving your home at the fourth annual Amelia Home and Patio Show on March 21 at the Atlantic Recreation Center. Over 35 exhibitors will present the latest trends in decorating, kitchen cabinets, bathroom products, flooring, paving stones, appliances, indoor and outdoor furniture, and more. Whether you are building a new home or improving the one you have, the Amelia Island Home and Patio Show has something for everyone. These professional home decorators and innovators will be offering advice on how to create the home of your dreams this spring.

The Home and Patio Show is hosted by Amelia Island Nassau County Association of Realtors as their yearly fundraiser for three local charities: Micah’s Place, Big Brothers Big Sisters, and Habitat for Humanity. The cost is $3 for adults and $1 for children. Kids are invited to have fun at the Kids Zone, which includes a bounce house and face painting. Food and beverages will be offered, along with special door prizes for attendees. The Atlantic Recreation Center is located at 2500 Atlantic Avenue. For more information and a list of the exhibitors, visit their Facebook page at www.facebook.com/AIHomeandPatioShow.

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he Island Art Association is owned and operated by almost 200 artists; their “Featured Artist of the Month” is yet another avenue for the members to show and sell their work. Each month an artist is selected to exhibit their work for the entire month, with their opening reception coinciding with the Second Saturday Artrageous Artwalk.

This month’s featured artist, Lisa Inglis, has a bachelor’s degree in art education and is a former high school art teacher who loves to bring the joy of discovery and creating to new people.

Inglis hosts an informal “painting and pints” session for adults at the Green Turtle on the first and third Tuesdays of the month. She also teaches a beginning drawing class in the spring to a variety of students. “However,” says Inglis, “some of the students have been attending long enough that they can hardly be considered ‘beginners’ at this point.”

For her own work, Lisa has most recently been working on a series of paintings called “Escapes”. “The escape may be that of the artist or of the viewer,” says Inglis. “Many of the paintings in

the series will depict local scenery, some of the art will be for the sake of it, and some will be scenes encountered while traveling.” The format for the “Escapes” series is intentionally small enough to fit in a suitcase. It is the artist’s goal to spend more time being creative wherever she is.

Also, this size makes it easy for visitors to our area to take a piece of Amelia Island home with them.

The Island Art Association is located at 18 North 2nd Street in the Historic District of Fernandina Beach. IAA members renovated an old restaurant to convert it into an artist owned and operated art gallery and meeting place.

They also have four satellite gallery locations including Baptist Medical Center Nassau, The Amelia Island Fernandina Beach Yulee Chamber of Commerce, the Council on Aging, and Seaside Amelia Inn. Join IAA and Lisa Inglis during Second Saturday Artrageous Artwalk on March 14 from 5 to 8 p.m., to enjoy great art, conversation, light appetizers, and beverages. For more information about the gallery, call (904) 261-7020 or visit www.islandart.org.

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ISLAND ART ASSOCIATION COOPERATIVE GALLERY 18 North 2nd Street • 261-7020 ISLAND TREASURES 1104 South 8th Street • 261-8887 LA TORRE’S GALLERY & GIFTS 206 Centre Street • 261-0444 MAURER FINE ART AT EIGHT FLAGS ANTIQUE MART 602 Centre St • 261-8276 MEAD’S FRAMERY & TROPHY Corner of A1A & Hwy 17 • 225-2195 THE PICKERS MARKET 201 Alachua Street • 432-7048 THE PLANTATION SHOP 4828 First Coast Hwy • 261-2030 TRAILER PARK COLLECTIBLES 702 Centre Street • 491-4461 TRISH’S SLIGHTLY OFF CENTRE 218C Ash Street • 277-1147

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hile visiting Amelia Island for a rare leisure day last year, Michael and Lynne Snaid came upon a vacant store on Centre Street. Soon they were meeting with the owner of the building, Don Shaw, about opening a new Cinnamon Bear Country Store in that location. “I have never met anyone like Don Shaw,” says Michael. “He’s a person with a unique blend of integrity and astute business skills.”

The Snaids own three other Cinnamon Bear stores, two in Savannah and one on Hilton Head, but the Amelia Island location is larger than the others. “The extra space has allowed us to bring in well-known lines like Peter Millar menswear, Lampe Berger fragrance systems, and John Medeiros jewelry, in addition to our gourmet foods, toys, books, gifts, flags, candy, and our famous hand-dipped ice cream, available in 24 flavors,” says Michael.

Danny Swinton, the Hilton Head manager, agreed to move to Amelia Island and manage the new store. Michael realized how special Fernandina Beach was when he began hiring students for the store. “I was so impressed by the caliber of the students here,” says Michael. “They are reliable, polite, friendly, and smart – a credit to their community.” Michael and Lynne are very “hands on” when it comes to their stores, working side-by-side with their colleagues, six days a week.

Cinnamon Bear Country Store is open seven days a week and offers shipping on everything. For more information, call (904) 432-7932 or visit www.cinnamonbearstores.com.

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Amelia’s Fine Jewelry

ewelry has always been a family business for Gigi Grubner.

She got her start in 1991 working with her sister and brother-in-law at Weissers Jewelers in upstate New York. When her husband John was recruited to help open the new Harris Teeter Store on Amelia Island in 2000, they decide to pack their children and two furry family members and move to Amelia Island’s sunny climate. Seven years ago, with “$50 and a dream,” and by the grace of God, Amelia’s Fine Jewelry was born.

“Amelia Island is a great place to live and work,” says Grubner. “Getting to know the locals and visitors who stop by our store makes everyday something special.” Inside their Centre Street location, you’ll find a jewelry store a little out of the ordinary. “Unique, personal, and fun is our motto,” says Grubner. “Many one-of-a-kind pieces make our store unique, and our friendly staff offers personal service in a relaxed, island atmosphere.”

Along with fine jewelry from all over the world, Amelia’s Fine Jewelry offers custom-designed jewelry, as well as redesign, repairs, or remounts to repurpose your well-loved favorites. Stop in to see the selection of estate jewelry they have discovered in their travels and through Gigi’s selective jewelry consignment.

And, if you love Amelia Island as much as the Grubners do, check out their Amelia Island signature pendants, beads, bracelets, Larimar turtle pendants, and other sea life designs.

For more information, call (904) 277-0665 or visit them on Facebook or at their website at www.ameliasfinejewelry.com.

Cinnamon Bear Country Store

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New Spring Arrivals are here!

Osprey Village is more than just an amazing retirement community on Amelia Island,

IT’S A LIFESTYLE. Visit Osprey Village and discover for yourself a lifestyle like no other. From maintenance-free living to state-of-the-art wellness programming, Osprey Village members are living longer, happier and healthier lives, through an array of first-class amenities. r Restaurant-style dining. An Executive Chef creates daily menus that satisfy all taste buds. r Direct access to the beach. Amelia Island’s pristine shoreline is just steps away from your front door. r On-site Fitness and Wellness Center. Dedicated wellness programming delivered by our Wellness Team. r Beautiful Accommodations. Choose your lifestyle!

Cottages or Villas, we have it all. r An Extensive Social Calendar. There is never a dull moment at Osprey Village. r And Much, Much, More!

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Coastal Clutch When you step out for the evening this spring and summer, take the beauty of Amelia Island’s beaches with you with this fabulous sand-and-stone clutch purse from Sandra Roberts ($135). Available at Debonair, 2380 Sadler Rd. (904) 261-6993.

Resplendent Reversible A jacket for many occasions, this elegant Patty Kim reversible jacket comes in many styles and prints. $170 to $210. Available at Evelyne Talman, corner of First Coast Highway and So. Fletcher Ave. in the Harris Teeter Shopping Center. (904) 491-4878.

Charming Chair Make a statement in your home with this beautiful Kent Occasional Chair by Palecek ($1199). Made of pencil-pole rattan, it is shown with a customizable leather seat and sea grass ottoman ($129).

Available at Lott’s Furniture, 1112 S. 14th Street. (904) 261-6333.

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The Ritz-Carlton Spa, Amelia Island

The Spa at the Omni Amelia Island Plantation

world-class rejuvenation The Spa at the Omni Amelia Island Plantation and The Ritz-Carlton Spa, Amelia Island offer renewed health and well-being in a luxurious setting.

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melia Island is blessed with not one but two elegant, fullservice spas. The Spa at the Omni Amelia Island Plantation and The Ritz-Carlton Spa, Amelia Island both offer the most luxurious spa services available to guests from around the world, but they also enjoy sharing the benefits of regenerative healing and relaxation with their Amelia Island neighbors.

Liz Hutto, director of The Spa at Omni Amelia Island Plantation and Gary Virden, director of Spa and Recreation at The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island, recently co-hosted an extraordinary evening that featured a sampling of spa services and products as well as wine and hors d’oeuvres. The two spas hope to encourage local residents to enjoy a spa experiences right here in their own backyard. At this time of year, who isn’t looking for a little rejuvenation in their life?

Each spa offers world-class relaxation, but with its own distinctive twist. They are the same, yet different. Each offers the full menu of services you would expect at a world-class spa, from massage, body treatments, facials, manicures, and pedicures for both men and women. Both have talented people employing special skills and training to create wonderful experiences and treatments. Yet each spa offers specialty services and packages that are unique to their facilities.

The Spa and Salon at Omni Amelia Island Plantation is dedicated to its resort guests and the community. They are committed to “Clean and Green” organic and fair trade products, as well as working with regional vendors. Their signature service is called “Seaside Sensory,” an eighty minute treatment to stimulate the senses that includes a three-step exfoliation under a vichy

shower and a 25 minute massage and cool down using natural silk proteins and plum wine sugar acids. In addition, they offer a special restorative massage designed for athletes, especially golfers, as well as couples massages.

The Spa at The Ritz-Carlton offers treatment rooms, wet rooms, and couples suites, and boasts a private salt water spa pool for adults. Enjoy the unique “Heaven in a Hammock” experience, designed by The Spa’s Amelia Island staff. This award-winning treatment combines the benefits of a relaxing massage, the comfort of being in a soft hammock, and the healing power of a therapist’s touch as they move behind, beneath, and around you.

The Ritz-Carlton Spa is located at the resort property and offers free valet parking and access to five restaurants. The Spa at the Omni Resort has convenient parking and is located next to a village of charming shops and the Marche Burette Bistro.

Both encourage guests to spend as much time as they can in their relaxing environments. Come early and stay late!

Providing an invigorating dose of health and well-being with all the elegance and luxury, both spas offer the very best in a calming, elegant environment. With treatments designed specifically to a client’s needs, a spa experience is a wonderful gift for someone who is dealing with difficulties, or perhaps celebrating a special occasion. What may seem like an indulgence can be more of a treatment.

Treat yourself to an island get-away at a world class spa— just a few miles from home. For more information, contact The Spa at Omni Amelia Island Plantation at (904) 432-2200 and The Ritz-Carlton Spa, Amelia Island at (904)) 277-1087.

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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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On the first of the month, the sun rises at 6:52 a.m. EST and sets at 6:24 p.m. EST. On the last day of the month, the sun rises at 7:16 a.m. EST and sets at 7:44 p.m. EST. Daylight hours increase an average of 1.7 minutes per day.

MARCH Weather Avg. High 71 degrees Avg. Low 52 degrees Avg. Precip 4.01 inches

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MARCH 1 Joshua Bell in Concert Amelia Island Chamber Music Festival presents superstar violinist Joshua Bell, playing works of Beethoven, Grieg, Brahams, and Bartok. Held at the Amelia Plantation Chapel. Tickets are $50 or $75 per person. For more information or to purchase tickets call (904) 261-1779 or visit www.aicmf.com.

MARCH 5, 6, 7, 12, 13, 14 Les Miserables This Broadway musical sensation will be performed at 7:30 p.m. except at March 1, performance is at 2:30 p.m., at Amelia Musical Playhouse, 1955 Island Walkway. Tickets are $15 general admission, $10 for students and can be purchased in person Monday through Thursday 5 to 8:30 p.m., online at www. ameliamusicalplayhouse.com, or by calling (904) 277-3455. Complimentary refreshments will be served.

MARCH 7 Amelia Island International Wine and Food Tasting The Rotary Club of Amelia Island Sunrise announces their 3rd annual event to be held Saturday, March 7, starting at 6 p.m., at the Amelia Island Museum of History. Featuring gourmet selections by local restaurants. Tickets are $125 for VIP and $65 for the main event.

Purchase tickets at www.ameliaislandrotary.org or at A Taste of Wine by Steve, 4924 First Coast Highway, or by calling Mark Cutshaw at (904) 753-1272. Dress code is “black tie optional.

Proceeds benefit Arts Alive Nassau.

MARCH 7, 8 Living History at Fort Clinch State Park Fort Clinch State Park holds a Living History event the first weekend of each month as volunteers in Civil War-era attire portray daily life at the fort as it was in 1864. Soldiers will answer questions about being stationed at Fort Clinch, while visitors tour the fort and grounds.

For more information, call 277-7274, or visit www.floridastateparks.org/fortclinch.

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

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

MARCH 11 Women, Wealth & Wine An informal group of women who meet to discuss financial and related issues affecting us all. Come and ask the questions you have always

wanted to ask and get insight into the questions you haven’t thought of yet. Financial answers and ideas over a glass of wine. Begins at 5:30 p.m. For more info, call (904) 305-2608.

MARCH 12 Bonhams Automobile Auction Located at the Fernandina Beach Golf Club, Bonhams is featuring Marlene Dietrich’s 1930 Rolls-Royce Phantom I Transformable Phaeton, a 1911 EMF Model 30 Factory Racer, a 1932 Stutz DV32 Super Bearcat Convertible, and other remarkable vehicles. Preview days are March 10 and 11 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Auction begins at 9 a.m. for automobilia, and automobiles at 11 a.m. For more information visit Bonhams.com/Amelia.

MARCH 19 Writers by the Sea This new writers group meets on the third Thursday of each month. For more information email Nadine Vaughan Williams at nvaughanwilliams@gmail.com, or Nancy Blanton at blantonn@msn.com.

MARCH 20 Third on 3rd The Amelia Island Museum of History offers a presentation on the third Friday of the month, based on a variety of different topics related to the history of the island. The event takes place in Baker Hall in the museum. Cost is $5 per person (free for members). For more information, call (904) 277-0717, or visit ameliamuseum.org.

MARCH 20, 21, 22 The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe

MARCH 12, 13, 14, 15 St. Michael Academy’s Spring Carnival Bring the whole family for this fun-filled event, with rides, games, food, raffles, vendors, and local talent. Held at Central Park on 1200 Atlantic Avenue. Hours are Thursday 5 to 10 p.m., Friday 5 to 11 p.m., Saturday noon to 11 p.m., and Sunday 1 to 6 p.m. For more information and sponsorship opportunities, visit www.smacarnival.com or call (904) 432-7211.

MARCH 13, 14, 15 Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance The 20th Annual Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance will be held at the Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island and The Golf Club of Amelia Island at Summer Beach, featuring collectible and antique cars from around the world, notable car enthusiasts, auctions, and more. For information and to purchase tickets, visit www.ameliaconcours.org.

MARCH 13, 14 Festivals of Speed Amelia Island A display of the world’s most exotic cars, motorcycles, luxury items, and watercraft. Held at Omni Amelia Island Plantation Resort from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on March 14, to benefit children of Nassau Communities in Schools.

Reception and auction is held on Friday, March 13 at 8 p.m. For more information, visit www. festivalsofspeed.com, or call (352)385-9450.

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

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Adapted by Joseph Robinette from the C. S. Lewis classic, this play is presented by the ACT Teen Troupe in Studio 209 at 209 Cedar Street.

Performance is at 7:30 p.m. on March 20 and 21; 2 p.m. on March 22. All tickets $10. For more info and tickets, call (904) 261-6749 or visit www.ameliacommunitytheatre.org.

MARCH 27–29 Slide Into Spring Music & Craft Beer Festival Festival features live music, craft beer tasting, kids zone, food vendors, and games. Hosted by Pirate Playground and City of Fernandina Beach, held at Main Beach Park, to benefit 8 Flags Playscapes and Nassau Humane Society.

For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www.goincoastalmusic.com/upcomingevents/slide-into-spring or call (904) 753-0001.

MARCH 28, 29 A Symphony of Orchids The Jacksonville Orchid Society’s annual show and sale will be presented at the Garden Club of Jacksonville, 1005 Riverside Avenue, Jacksonville, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission and parking are free. For more information, call (904) 772-7404 or visit jaxorchidsociety.org.

MARCH 29 Anton Nel Amelia Island Chamber Music Festival continues its Winter Series with distinguished pianist Anton Nel, performing the works of Mozart, Debussy, Chopin, Grandos, and Beethoven at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, at 5 p.m.

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eet Ricky John, who turns 63 this year. He has been a resident at Care Centers of Nassau for 36 years. “Ricky is severely mentally-impaired,” says Dobbie, his 90-year-old dad.

“This center is heaven-sent. As a youngster, Ricky was a danger to himself. If he saw a car driving by, he wanted to run out and hug it. My wife and I had to find a safe place for him, and somewhere that could provide the care he requires each day.”

The 83 individuals being served by Care Centers of Nassau all share a similar story, with daily needs that their families do not have the physical or financial resources to provide them.

Care Centers of Nassau is a state-funded, not-for-profit, licensed intermediate care facility, whose mission is to provide quality services to persons with developmental disabilities while maximizing their independence, promoting a positive selfimage, and reducing barriers.

New this year is a brand-new facility off Old Nassauville Road, and it is truly amazing. As you walk the hallways of the day program building, the air is full of joy as residents smile and greet a visitor. “Hi Miss Fancy Nancy,” says five-day-aweek volunteer Ginny Burnet to a resident. Nancy, who loves the “Fancy Nancy” book series, was receiving personalized physical therapy and was thrilled to see Ginny, making her promise to return.

Care Centers of Nassau is continually challenging itself to raise the standards of care for the developmentally disabled, and they are meeting that challenge with this wonderful new facility. The three shifts of staff, totaling over 130 direct-care workers, provide personalized care to each and every resident.

For instance, the dining room is full of clients and caretakers dining in shifts in order that each person’s needs can be met.

“What a lot of people don’t realize,” explains Executive Director Patrick Kennedy, “is that each person has dietary requirements, whether nutritional or in substance.” Dobbie says he visits Ricky on Sundays and enjoys bringing him cake, which has to be softened with milk for Ricky to swallow it.

In Nassau County, there are three communities of residents, “We are really proud that each and every client has a personal bedroom and can decorate it as they wish,” says Patrick. “One client loves Alabama football, and his bedroom wall is Roll-Tide Crimson Red, just like he requested!” On

weekdays, residents from all locations attend the day-program on the new campus. As you tour the building, you pass room after room of activity. From sensory rooms and an outdoor porch area filled with gardening to art and wood-working space, training rooms where clients can practice laundry and cooking, and water therapy in the indoor saltwater pool, each individual is working with a caretaker to accomplish his or her next goal.

Ginny enjoys volunteering and helping clients on vocational skills like paper-shredding, using touch-screen computers,

The staff at Care Centers of Nassau outside the new facility.

or counting money and making a budget. “Most people don’t realize this exists on Amelia Island,” says Ginny. “Our community should be proud that we support a facility like this.

It’s amazing what the clients can do. We bowl, attend the circus, monster trucks, football games, and even Shrimp Festival!”

“Care Centers of Nassau is their staff,” Dobbie stresses.

“The work they do is not easy work, but they do the best they can with each client. If you show up on Saturday, you may see the shift-supervisor fishing in the pond with the clients; he’s just so good to them. Our family is full of gratitude for how they’ve helped Ricky for the past 36 years.” To learn more about Care Centers of Nassau or how to volunteer, visit www.ccnassau.org, email Patrick Kennedy at pkennedy@ ccnassau.org, or call (904) 261-5518.

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“You have to stay on schedule and push through. Along the same lines, it has taught me dedication, determination, and perseverance. I think about why I’m doing this, and it keeps me going until I see the finish line. Marathon High has built bonds for me, and also given me a new sense of pride in myself.”

With tears filling the corners of her eyes, Marathon High, Inc. founder Deborah Dunham exclaims, “Exactly!”

When this Fernandina Beach resident founded her nonprofit program four years ago, that was exactly her mission: to provide an opportunity for any high school student— regardless of financial or athletic ability—to enjoy the rewards of participating in an after-school sport.

“As my sons were approaching their teen years,” she remembers, “I ran across a similar group in California whose goal was to boost self-esteem and confidence through

running. ‘We need this on Amelia Island,’ I decided.”

Deborah had observed that when children are young, lots of intramural athletic activities are available, but as high school approaches, unless you are a varsity athlete, the opportunities become limited.

Deb’s web-browsing idea from 2011 has now matured into a program serving seventeen schools and over four hundred students in Duval, Nassau, and St. John’s counties —including Fernandina Beach and Yulee high schools—who are participating in their fourth season of Marathon High this year. The structure of the program is simple: each school has a sponsor and coaches who lead the students in short-distance runs on Tuesdays and Thursdays and long runs on Saturdays, all in training for the half-marathon event at the “26.2 with Donna” each February.

The best part about Marathon High is that you don’t have to be fast or a great athlete to participate. “We want the students to learn that by hard work, they can do anything! continued on page 43.

Center above: Marathon High founder Deborah Dunham with two Marathon High members. Other photos show Marathon High members at local running events.

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Training for four months, this afterschool program allows high school students to develop athletic skills, social skills, self-respect, self-esteem, courage, strength, confidence, healthy lifestyles, and a positive direction,” says Deborah.

Marathon High is about more than running a half-marathon. It’s about helping teens be the person they’re meant to be and challenging them to make the “impossible” possible.

Marathon High proudly partners with the Galloway Training Program, which is a walk-and-run style of distance running. “The participants are placed in pace groups based on ability. More experienced runners run for four minutes and walk for one, while new runners run for one minute and walk for one. We remind them that anyone can do anything for a minute!” Deborah explains.

Participants earn a jersey after the first month of attendance, a prized hoodie sweatshirt after the second month, and their race-entry to “26.2 with Donna” after the third month.

Marathon High is funded through grants, as well as corporate and individual sponsorships. It costs $55 per student for the season and it is free to the participants, who are responsible to help with fundraising. “Half of what the participants raise goes to pay it forward for next year’s program, and the other half goes to The Donna Foundation for breast-cancer research and to fund the needs of under-served breast cancer patients,” Deborah explains. “It’s important to have the kids involved in the community service aspect to help them feel connected and learn about service at a young age.” For more information on participating in Marathon High as a coach or corporate or individual sponsor, visit www.marathonhighfl.org.

“Being a part of Marathon High gives me a positive and confident attitude in every part of my life,” says participant Tessa Bohn-Carmichael. “I never thought that I would be cut out for any kind of running. It makes me believe that I can accomplish anything I set my mind to.”

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arch is a great time of the year, with perennials popping though the ground, flowers beginning to bloom, and plans for the garden underway. Azaleas are an exception to that rule, as they have been blooming beautifully already, with a splendid array of colors, intermingled with later-blooming camellias.

You might want to add the new Panama Red Hibiscus to your garden this year. It will grow about four feet high and two feet wide, and it is a remarkably beautiful plant. A new release on the 2015 Southern Living plant list, Panama Red retains its rich, carmine-red color through even the hottest days. Although it’s grown primarily for its colorful foliage, it also produces bright red flowers. Panama Red is an upright shrub with serrated leaves, an ideal centerpiece in a large planting pot or a sunny border bed. It could also be a specimen shrub.

Panama Red does not require pruning, but dead-heading promotes new growth. Water it regularly and plant in well-drained soil. Fertilize monthly if it’s planted in a garden, or twice a month if it’s in a container.

TIP O F T HE M O N T H Now is the time to cut back your roses so they will fill out with the warm weather. Fertilize your plants and shrubs. Epsom salts is good addition for a rose bed, but don’t fertilize azaleas until they have finished blooming.

Another new release for 2015 is Lemon Zest Abelia. It is an outstanding abelia with bright, variegated foliage sporting yellow and green center leaves when young, then maturing to ivory and green. The name “Lemon Zest” intrigued me. It doesn’t smell like lemon zest, but the color is there. This wonderful shrub grows three feet in height and four feet in width. It produces a heavy bloom of light pink flowers during summer and fall, and it is hardy to ten degrees.

Lemon Zest Abelia is a lowmaintenance shrub that can be planted in informal beds, borders, containers, along a wall or trellis, either in full sun or shade. The shrub requires regular watering and fertilization. Prune if desired, but it is not required.

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Daylilies have been a long-time favorite of mine. They are plants that every gardener dreams about. They offer glorious flowers in every shade except blue. They have a long session of bloom, although individual flowers last but a day. Their robust disposition makes them easy to transplant, easy to maintain, quick to multiply, and resistant to pests. They are a carefree, colorful ground cover.

A new, fragrant daylily is Lavender Tutu, a frosted, vintage ruffle that has bright, lavender blooms with soft yellow centers. It also has lavishly ruffled yellow centers. Tutu blooms mid-season with a repeat performance in late summer, accompanied by a wonderful fragrance.

Happy Enchantment is another new daylily that blooms from June to September in full sun to part-shade, growing to almost two feet tall. This one is not fragrant, but it has lightly ruffled, rosy petals, detailed with dark pink, and is a lovely re-bloomer.

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Top: The living room offers the couple a chance to gather around the fireplace or venture out to the decks and gardens off the back of the house.

Above: Outside the entrance to the house is an area of great natural beauty, incorporating native plants, water features, and some interesting birdhouses.

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he welcoming entrance of Donnalynne and Bruce Studley’s home immediately tells you that the couple enjoys the outside of their Amelia Island Plantation home as much as the inside. Careful detail is evident in the balanced landscaping that surrounds the house. The couple worked with a local landscaper to insure that they used appropriate Florida plants and shrubs. “Our outdoor space has always been an extension of our home,” shares Donnalynne. “Each space extends from one to the other along walkways, with seating and various water features.”

Birdhouses are positioned by the front door and scattered throughout the property. Donnalynne and Bruce were given their first birdhouse as newlyweds, with a note

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Top: The well-designed kitchen is a showplace for a collection of black and white ceramics, tin ware, and accessories.

Above: The dining room has lighted, builtin corner cabinets, which display the owners’ blue glass collection.

explaining that birds’ wings provide them with the ability to explore all the wonderful things that life has to offer.

The Studleys have, indeed, explored the world, and they have incorporated many of the things they collected on their travels into their home.

Once inside the front door, your eyes are drawn to the back of the house and its doorway to the backyard, with its gardens and collections of eye-catching treasures. The couple, originally

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from Massachusetts, have lived many places, including a stint in Australia.

Anticipating retirement, they purchased a condominium on Amelia Island and visited each year before finally buying the house that they immediately knew was “the one.”

The many talents of the Studleys are evident throughout the house. A light oak floor throughout compliments the warm earthly colors the couple have chosen for the walls. A rich green,

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Above: A collection of family memorabilia is artfully framed.

Top right: Donnalynne’s collection of charming teddy bears.

Above right: Tools of the trade in Donnalynne’s studio.

Valspar’s “Coastal Dusk,” frames the fireplace and is also utilized in the dining room below the chair rail. The color was inspired by the rich green of the marble surrounding the living room fireplace. The couple did all the painting themselves.

The entry hall leads to a generous and inviting living room. A raised fireplace has bookcases on either side, which house some of the couple’s collections. They include small stories of family members, including Mr. Studley’s father’s military dog tags, pocket watch, and photos. There are also items from Mrs. Studley’s grandfather, who served in France during the war, including his

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mess kit and an embroidered post card that he sent his mother. Some of Mrs. Studley’s original paintings are also displayed.

The kitchen is alive with black and white tin ware and ceramics from famed designers at MacKensie-Childs.

Donnalynne bought her first piece while visiting friends, and through the years, the collection has grown to include a teapot, plates and other accessories.

The dining room offers a small, intimate, elegantly designed space. The dining table and the blue glass collection displayed in two lighted corner cupboards belonged to Mrs. Studley’s grandmother.

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The window treatment is a pair of finely detailed English stain glass windows. The delicate hand-painted wall paper with a hummingbird design is from Thibault, a company that has been making fabric and wallpaper since 1886.

Donnalynne enjoyed a successful career with Lancome and she now enjoys her studio, where she creates handmade purses, paintings, and custom jewelry. The color she choose for her studio, which doubles as a guest room, is Valspar’s “Turbid Amethyst,” and the adjacent bathroom is a dramatic “Boysenberry Jam.” The colors were inspired by her collection of mouth-blown glass pieces collected from an artist in Maine.

A cheerful set of teddy bears cozy up on a day bed in the studio. The teddy bear collection started with one bear given to Mrs. Studley’s mother. It was made from her parents’ first bedspread. The bear collection represents the fun and quirkiness of their four grandchildren.

The master bedroom is a restful combination of colors highlighted by a favorite oversized photograph, which is framed so that it appears to be a window instead of a picture. A love seat in one corner is in pomegranate, a favorite color.

The inside of the home in partnership with the outside. In their lovely home, the Studleys have created a charmed space that blends the inside and outside, all while incorporating many of the fascinating collections gathered on their travels.

Top: The master bedroom has a distinctive photo framed to look like a window.

Above: The guest bedroom bath is painted with Valspar’s “Boysenberry Jam.”

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hef Courtney Thompson has been wowing diners for years with fresh, creative cuisine at her restaurant, Horizons. What I love about Horizons is Chef Thompson’s innovative approach to continental cuisine, while using the best ingredients and proper cooking techniques. Recently I had dinner with local artist Susi Sax, who had won our recent Amelia Islander Magazine’s “Where on Amelia?” photo contest.

We were thrilled to be hosted at Horizons, and our dinner was top-notch.

Our server started us out with a glass of wine. For Susi, Stemmari Chardonnay from Italy, a tart white wine with a pleasurable minerality, and, for me, Concho y Toro Gran Reserva Sauvignon Blanc, a light and crisp white from Chile.

There was homemade rosemary bread at the table, and rich honey butter to go with it. A divine starter! One of the things I appreciate about Horizons is that Susi and I wanted to split a salad and appetizer, and that’s okay with them. We ordered

Horizons Salad, mixed greens with dried cherries, bacon, pear tomatoes, and crumbled goat cheese. This is one of my favorite salads on Amelia Island, and the dressing is so yummy, with a hint of sweetness and a good balance of tart. We also shared a Stuffed Portobello with lump crabmeat and balsamic glaze.

Here is where Chef Thompson does it right: she sautés the giant mushroom first until it is impeccably cooked, then bakes it with the crabmeat, and finally, she glazes it. It was perfectly tender, earthy, and delicious.

Horizons was featuring several specials that evening, one of which was Duck Ravioli, my choice. Susi opted for Seared Tuna with sweet and sour slaw, asparagus, mashed potatoes, and ratatouille. She loved that the tuna was perfectly cooked, rare, the way she likes it, and that there were so many beautiful vegetables on the plate. Although this dish was served with a continental flair, it had all the splendid Asian flavors and was just delicious. The Duck Ravioli was an amazing dish, filled with tender bits of duck and wild mushrooms, served in a Marsala cream and butter sauce. This was quite a rich offering, and I had a plate to take home for lunch the next day. We enjoyed our entrees with a glass of Liberty School Cabernet Sauvignon from Central Coast, California. Smooth and vibrant with rich berry flavors, this wine would be an easy pairing for lots of dishes; it is quite lovely.

I tell all my friends they must order Horizons’ Dessert Soufflé—this evening’s was served with raspberry sauce. Chef Thompson suggested I try their chocolate Pecan Caramel Tart, and it was over-thetop delectable, served with Ramos Pinto Port Wine.

What a rich and tasty way to end our gourmet meal at Horizons!

From the best choices of meats to excellent seafood and vegetarian options, Horizons’ menu has something that will please even the most refined palates. All of their food is made completely to order and Chef Thompson can accommodate any dietary needs. They offer space for special dinners and events, and even provide off-site catering. Horizons is located at 4828 First Coast Highway. For more information, visit www.horizonsameliaisland.com.

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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-to-table style menu.

Our vision was to design a neighborhood atmosphere where everyone will feel welcome, whether you are enjoying a full meal, appetizers, or just stopping in for a cold beverage; a place that will attract a diverse clientele which in turn makes it a place where everyone will have a relaxing and fun time. www.barzin-bistro-winebar.com.

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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. 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.

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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.

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the Florida House Inn is open nightly at 5pm.

Daily drink specials and Open Mic Night every Thursday. 22 South Third Street, (904) 4913322. L, $$, F GG’s Bistro ~ GG’s Bistro is located between The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island and AIP at the historical American Beach entrance, on the corner of Lewis Street and A1A. Casual and elegant bistro serving breakfast/brunch, lunch, and dinner. Monday - Friday 8am - 10pm; Saturday 9am - 10pm; Sunday 9am - 4pm. $$, B, L, D. Halftime Sports Bar ~ The place to go to catch all the games. Amelia Island’s sports bar.

Wings-21 sauces to choose from, burgers, sandwiches and more. Craft beer and specialty wines. Happy hour weekdays 4-7pm. 2015 Golden Tee, shuffleboard, complimentary Wi-Fi. Trivia Nation every Monday from 6:30-8pmalways free to play.

Hanna Sushi ~ Authentic Japanese Cuisine including Hibachi and Sushi. Bento Boxes and Daily Lunch Specials. Special Dinner for Two $30 includes 1 appetizer, 2 entrees, and 1 dessert.

Beer, Wine, and Sake available. Kids Menu also available. 1930 S. 14th Street at the Publix Shopping Plaza. Dine in or take out. (904) 2778838 and online at www.hanasushifl.com. Give us a try! You will not be disappointed!

Horizons ~ Where great food and good friends come together. The gourmet food you are always craving. You can visit us for a fantastic lunch or dinner or let us cater your event. We have gourmet items to please everyone in your group, including beef, lamb, seafood, chicken, and even gourmet vegetarian choices and also fresh pastries and desserts! 5472 First Coast Hwy. (904) 3212430. www.horizonsameliaisland.com Jack & Diane’s ~ Jack & Diane’s remains the love of the locals for Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.

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

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

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

Casual and elegant bistro serving breakfast / brunch, lunch, and dinner.

Mon - Fri 8am -10pm Sat 9am - 10pm • Sun 9am - 4pm American Beach • 1408 Lewis Street at A1A

(904) 261-8973 www.ggbistro.com

lunch ~ tues - sat 11:30 - 2 happy hour ~ tues - sat 4 - 6 dinner ~ mon - sat 5:30 - 10 4924 first coast hwy • 904.310.6620 www.barzin-bistro-winebar.com palmetto walk shopping village

Fresh ~ Organic Natural A Cafe for Conscious Eating Conveniently Located Inside Nassau Health Foods

Meals To Go • Office Lunches Open Monday - Saturday, 8am - 3pm 833 TJ Courson Road Fernandina Beach, FL

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1930 South 14th Street Fernandina Beach, FL 32034 (In the Publix Shopping Center) www.hanasushifl.com

REAL Fresh Local Seafood Live Entertainment Everyday The only place in town where it’s good to have a cocktail on the beach.

Upstairs Available for Private Parties The Only True Oceanfront Restaurant & Bar on Amelia Island.

Open Mon - Sat at 11am, Sundays at Noon 2910 Atlantic Avenue at Main Beach 310-6904

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MERMAID BAR Classic cocktails, great wines, craft beers, cheese & chacuterie Happy Hour ~ 5-7pm Daily ½ price cocktails, $5 house wine Open Mon-Sat 5-10pm Available for private dinners, catering, celebrations, & more.

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Gourmet Dog Bakery & Boutique Mon. - Fri.10am - 5:30pm • Sat.10am - 4pm Sun.12:30 - 4pm 809 South 8th Street • Amelia Island, FL 32034 • 904-321-0020 • 800-693-1315 www.redbonesbakery.com 60 AMELIA ISLANDER MAGAZINE • MARCH 2015

available for large groups and parties. Check out our menu online at www.lamancharestaurant.net.

Open 7 days a week 5-10pm. 2709 Sadler Road.

(904) 261-4646. Tues. – Half price sangria, Wed. – Ladies Night – All you can drink sangria, Thurs.

– Free dessert, Sunday – All you can eat paella!

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.

Historic Downtown Fernandina. www. lulusamelia.com. (904) 432-8394.

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

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

PLAE ~ PLAE (People Laughing and Eating) features a brilliant and seductive atmosphere that accompanies an incomparable menu. Both the menu and the lounge are classic, with exciting twists and unexpected elements that tantalize all appetites. Make PLAE a must on your “to do” list.

Located at The Spa & Shops at Amelia Island Plantation. (904) 277-2132. D, $$$, F. Sandy Bottoms ~ Casual dining, lunch and dinner menu, outside beach bar, tables and chairs in the sand on the beach, live entertainment almost every night, feet from the ocean. We offer seafood, sandwiches, salads, and home made pizzas. Full bar inside and outside.

Sliders Seaside Grill ~ The Caribbean on Amelia Island! Slider’s offers fun dining for the whole family! Exotic seafood and steaks served to order are the specials of the house. Enjoy a beautiful oceanfront view inside, or on the patio, located steps from the beach. Open daily for lunch and dinner. 1998 S. Fletcher Ave. at Sadler Rd. (next to the roundabout). 277-6652. L, D, $$, F. The Surf ~ Dine indoors or out on our huge, sun-drenched 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., 261-5711. L, D, $$, F. B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner. $=Entrees under $10, $$=Entrees up to $15. $$$=Entrees over $15. F=Full bar, B/W=Beer & Wine

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coastal grandeur Spectacular oceanfront townhouse on the south end of Amelia Island offers beautiful ocean and dune views from every floor. Located in gated Residence community, this pretty offer the privacy of a single family home and the convenience of a villa. Gated courtyard leads to formal entry with travertine flooring and a main floor bedroom and full bath. 2nd level has

grand master suite with heart pine floors, oceanfront terrace, 3 closets and 2 additional guest rooms with ensuite baths. Top level has living room with oceanfront terrace, spacious dining room, kitchen with granite countertops, large island, top of the line appliances, powder room and keeping room. All floor accessed by private elevator for comfort and ease.

For more information on this exceptional property, contact Pam or Pat Troxel with Coldwell Banker The Amelia Group at (904) 556-9549.

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41 Long Point Drive Immaculate 4 BR/4.5 BA home in the prestigious Long Point community. Beautiful marsh view with spectacular sunsets from the privacy of the screened lanai with pool. Includes high ceilings, fireplace, a gourmet kitchen and detached 3-car garage. $1,275,000

22 Beach Walker Road (Lot 7) This full size homesite offers gorgeous views of the 2nd fairway of Ocean Links Golf Course. The lot has been cleared and is easy to see. It’s also just a short walk to the beach, and is convenient to dining and shopping. $349,500

84 Long Point Drive Breathtaking views! High ceilings, large crown molding and screened lanai with pool. Open kitchen and family room share the amazing view and features a fireplace and large windows.

Master suite on the first floor. 2 guest rooms and 4 BAs. $1,150,000

34 Ocean Club Drive Rare ocean-side golf course living! Spectacular Bobby Weed/Pete Dye designed Ocean Links course is your backyard neighbor. This homesite has easy ocean access and a view across the 9th fairway. $875,000

5 Painted Bunting Adjacent to the 13th hole of Oak Marsh Golf Course. Spacious 4 BR/4 BA with vaulted ceilings, skylights, and a fireplace. Master suite is on 1st floor. Has a detached 2-car garage. $619,000

1173 Beach Walker Villa This 3rd floor 3 BR, 2 BA villa offers magnificent views of the golf course, pool and the Atlantic Ocean. Tile floors in main living areas. Has under building parking and extra storage. $449,000

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2011 Beach Wood Villa Across the street from the Atlantic Ocean and the new Omni Hotel! This 2 BR, 2 BA furnished villa is located on the first floor. A perfect vacation getaway and an Omni rental. $249,000

3301 Fairway Oaks Villa Don’t miss out on this masterpiece wholehouse renovation! Situated on the 2nd hole of the Oak Marsh Golf Course, this end unit condo offers tranquility and unparalleled privacy. $289,000

3016 Club Villa This spacious 2 BR/2.5 BA 2-story villa is located just minutes from the beach, Marsh View Bar and Grill and golf pro shop. Features picturesque views of the marsh and golf course. $195,000

3303 Fairway Oaks Villa An island getaway awaits you in this bright and spacious, fully furnished 2 BR, 2 BA Fairway Oaks Villa at Amelia Island Plantation! Near shopping, golf, tennis and the beach. $235,000

2325/27 Courtside Villa This 2 BR, 2 BA, furnished villa is just steps away from the Verandah Restaurant. Includes a vaulted ceiling and large windows. The kitchen features stainless GE appliances and tile floors. In the Omni rental program. $219,000

1429 Windsong Villa This 4th floor Mediterranean-style oceanfront villa has 2 BR, 2.5 BAs and is being sold furnished. Very well maintained and the spacious balcony overlooks the Atlantic Ocean. $695,000

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$2,995,000 MLS#62570 6 Bedrooms 5.5 Baths 7,859 Square Feet

EQUESTRIAN GATED MARSHFRONT COMMUNITY OF SHADY POINT. Over 5 acres on Amelia Island. Situated in the gated Equestrian community of Shady Point Plantation, this custom home, designed by The Evans Group & built by Michael Ackerman Homes, boasts all the amenities one could desire, including screened & heated marsh front pool overlooking a large rear yard, sophisticated tree house, lighted tennis court, riding ring, 6-bay garage & theatre with projection screen & sound proof wall paneling. Thoughtfully maintained by this original owner, the interior boasts luxurious master suite, elaborate kitchen, library, dual offices, Andersen windows & doors, wraparound porch, gas package, wood & marble flooring, plus oversized spacious bedrooms.

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Rated #1 Agents by an Independent Lab 904.556.3228 • www.troxelteam.com 2667 W. 4TH STREET $349,000 Two minute walk to the beach from attractive 3 BR, 2.5 BA town house!

Ocean breezes from the tiled balcony or 17x22 brick patio. Bamboo floor in living and dining, lots of natural light, modern kitchen with Silestone counters, open floorplan and master on main level. Two car garage.

1537 GEDDES LANE $410,000 Fantastic 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath town home in Amelia Park’s Garden District. This Sarasota floor plan features front gated courtyard, double sided fireplace, open and spacious floor plan, large bedrooms, high ceilings, two car garage, and has been freshly painted.

1660 REGATTA DRIVE $598,000 Charming Golfside South artist home with fantastic views of the 8th fairway. 3 BR, 3 BA, Brazilian tiger wood hardwood floors in most living areas, renovated kitchen with granite counters, stainless steel appliances, large screened porch and owner’s retreat. Easy walk to beach and Ritz.

701 OCEAN CLUB VILLA $1,299,0000 Luxurious oceanfront villa located on the first floor and offering southern ocean views, privacy, spacious living areas, gorgeous kitchen with granite counters, island, and custom cabinetry.

Elegant entry leads to 4 BR, 4 BA—all on one level.

Email: amelia4sale@aol.com (904) 415-1002 - Cell (904) 261-0347 - Office B102 THE LANDINGS B Beautiful sunsets from living room in this 3 BR/3.5 BA ground floor villa. th Many upgrades including a climate M ccontrolled storage area and private boat lift and boat slip on the ICW! b FFurnished. MLS#61999 $999,900 $

1984 BURNHAM LANE 3 BR/ 3.5 BA Amelia Park home with spacious porches and lake views. Kitchen opens to family room with fireplace. Living room could be office or 4th BR. Tile and hardwood floors. New appliances, heat/air, gutters. MLS#64774 $489,000

87067 KIPLING DRIVE 4 4BR/ 2.5BA with screened lanai and covered patio. Large kitchen a hhas granite counters and island. Loft ccould be playroom or study.

TThree-car garage and saltwater pool. Access to Jacksonville and p Kings Bay. MLS#64830 $250,000 K

96189 GRAYLON DRIVE 4BR/ 2BA Heron Isles home with open floorplan and vaulted ceilings.

Stainless appliances, breakfast area overlooks patio. Fenced yard perfect for small children or pets.

Commute to Jacksonville or Kings Bay. MLS#64926 $183,900

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200 River Oaks Drive 2-story 3BR home with bonus room, kitchen with center island and new stainless appliances.

New paint. Fenced backyard.

MLS# 62951 $439,000 Summerwoods Unit 2302 4BR/ 4BA, townhouse, 2,700+ sq. ft. plus 2-car garage. Master has private balcony. Gated, community pool, walk to beach.

MLS# 61826 $489,000 525 Spanish Way West 3BR/ 2.5BA home in Isle de Mai. 16” tile in common areas.

Kitchen has granite counters, stainless appliances. Screened lanai. MLS# 64067 $379,000

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Private deep water home on 1.76 acres with pier and dock on Nassau River. Completely renovated with new roof, doors & windows, stucco, paint, ceilings, kitchen cabinets, stainless steel appliances, fans, screening, landscaping, and renovated HVAC. This like-new 2,534 sq.ft. home features spectacular unobstructed river views, constant gentle breezes in a serene and relaxing setting. Full length 60’ x 10’ finished attic/ bonus room and 24' X 12" shed/workshop included.

10-minute boat ride to ICW. Water depth is 22' - 30' at face dock. MLS#62285

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4653 GENOA DRIVE ~ $849,000

Spectacular, elegant, attention to detail—this home is gorgeous inside and out! Cul-de-Sac location with golf course/pond views. Engineered walnut flooring throughout. Living room has 16’ windows, 20’ ceiling, and gas log fireplace. Kitchen boasts glass moisaic tile backsplash, stainless appliances and counters. Sumptuous granite counters in bathrooms, oversized garage, beautiful community pool, terrace overlooking pond, and 2nd tee on Golf Club of Amelia Island. MLS #64653

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BETSIE HUBEN • Realtor® MRP SFR Keller Williams Atlantic Partners 4800 First Coast Hwy, Amelia Island, FL 32034 Mobile: (919) 333-0836 Office: (904) 261-9800 Email: betsie.huben@gmail.com

OYSTER BAY - LOT #20 LANCEFORD LANE Build your dream home and dock on this gorgeous residential homesite in Oyster Bay Harbour. Community echoes "old Florida" and offers massive oaks and other native plants, spectacular sunset views, and plentiful wildlife to enjoy. MLS#65120 $279,000

5029 SUMMER BEACH BOULEVARD Fully furnished retreat in Seaside at popular Summer Beach. Features include open floorplan, vaulted ceilings, skylights, sunny Florida room, fenced and landscaped garden. Short walk to community pool and the shimmering Atlantic. MLS#65000 $429,000

OYSTER BAY - 96442 SOAP CREEK DRIVE Breathtaking views in Oyster Bay Harbour. Featuring clubhouse, pool, tennis, boat and RV storage, walking trails and children’s play area. Gently curving roads, stately palms, mossdraped oaks. Memberships to yacht club available. MLS# 64611 $200,000

86027 MAPLE LEAF PLACE Meticulously maintained Hickory Village home. Open floorplan with screened lanai overlooking fenced backyard. Close to Yulee Middle and High schools, shopping, restaurants, JIA. Only minutes to beaches of Amelia Island. MLS#64321 $220,000

OYSTER BAY - 96492 SOAP CREEK DRIVE View of Amelia Island in Oyster Bay Harbour. Enjoy HOA clubhouse, pool, children’s play area, walking trail, tennis, RV/Boat storage. Moss draped oaks, graceful palms and plentiful coastal landscape. Memberships to yacht club available. MLS#64610 $150,000

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Anne Barbanel = Commitment “Striving to be the best... when only the best will do” Call Anne Today ~ 904.583.0734 www.annebarbanel.com 203 Centre Street Fernandina Beach A Member of the franchise system of BHH AfÄliates, LLC

86192 REMSENBURG DRIVE Beautiful home on large cul-desac with spectacular views of golf course. Gourmet kitchen w/granite countertops, new refrigerator & gas stove, upgraded 42” maple cabinets.

Master on ground floor. Gas heated pool & spa. 2nd floor has 3BRs, 2BAs & large bonus room. Fenced back yard, screened lanai, security system, in-wall surround sound system. Playgrounds, tennis, and Outpost where you can launch your kayak. MLS#64781 $418,000

96121 LIGHTWIND DRIVE Great room features fireplace with custom built-ins and tile floor.

Kitchen has granite counters. Master suite features tiled walk-in shower, and his & her closets. Bonus room can be 4th BR. 2nd BR has ensuite bath. 12x10 den/office. Patio with red brick pavers, screened lanai & walkway to lake. New A/C, water heater & water softener. Gated Community w/swim & tennis. Yacht Club with marina. Club membership transferrable. MLS#63975 $439,000

96195 OYSTER BAY DRIVE Kitchen has fireplace and breakfast nook, granite counters, double ovens, huge walk-in pantry. Great room has fireplace and French doors opening to a 2-level screened porch with summer kitchen overlooking a lake.

Master has separate sitting area and bath has Jacuzzi tub. Two other BRs and BA complete this floor. 2nd floor has guest room & bath plus large bonus room. 3-car garage. Located in gated, yacht club community. MLS#61612 $519,000

95121 SANDPIPER LOOP Furnished South end townhome with ocean views. 3 stories with elevator.

Roof top patio with 360 views overlooking ocean and golf course. 4 BR/5 BA. Den/office or 5th bedroom on ground floor with patio. Murals in kitchen, master bath and bedroom.

Kitchen has granite and large pantry.

Butlers pantry off kitchen, plumbed for wet bar. Security and Intercom systems. 2 HVAC systems. Steps from Community pool. MLS#64671 $659,000

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“Team Werling” 203 Centre St. Fernandina Beach, FL 32034 904.556.9549 KarenWerling@TeamWerling.com Island home with personality. Enjoy views of pond from the wraparound porch. Open fireplaced living, dining, & kitchen area, downstairs Master BR, upstairs 3 BRs & bonus room. In-ground pool & short bike ride to the beach.

$475,000 2879 LANDYNS CIRCLE LandynsCircle.com Townhome in gated The Preserve at Summer Beach. Fireplaced great room with 21’ vaulted ceilings, downstairs master, screened lanai.

Granite counters, 2 car garage.

Community pool. Close to beach, golf, tennis, and Ritz.

$374,500 95054 ELDERBERRY LANE PreservesAtSummerBeach.com Magnificent 4 BR, 3 BA home in gated Amelia National. .43 acre homesite with pond and golf views.

Sun room, screened room & 3 car garage. Spectacular clubhouse, resort style pool, fitness center, tennis, lounge & restaurant.

$425,000 95425 BERMUDA DRIVE AmeliaNationalHome.com Located on 4th fairway of Fernandina Beach Golf Course.

Large patio & balcony. Enjoy the sunny Florida room & media room.

Bonus room. Masters BR upstairs & BR with full bath downstairs. Walk up attic allows for future expansion.

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A real Charmer in the Summer Beach area. This end unit adjacent to the beach crossover is move-in ready and can be sold furnished.

Bamboo and tile flooring in this 2 bedroom, 2 bath villa, which features a large living and dining area as well as a sunny Florida room.

Kitchen with courtyard access and two patios for enjoying the outdoors.

Very private. #65104 $224,900

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Peaceful Lake View Spacious living with scenic views from this home just minutes from A1A. Dual porches for grilling and relaxing and a living room with wood floors and a cozy fireplace; perfect for entertaining. Kitchen features sold surface counters and a pantry. First floor office and master suite and a large second floor loft space which makes a great entertainment area. #64880 $260,000

Central Island Location Great floor plan, great location, GREAT price! Newly painted, new carpet! An open floor plan with a corner fireplace in the large living room, the split bedroom plan boasts a spacious master suite and bath and three additional bedrooms and bath. The kitchen provides plenty of storage and counter space and has a sunny breakfast room overlooking the pond. #65008 $299,000

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8 MARSH HAWK RD AT AIP • 4,348 sq. ft., 4 BR, 5.5 BA • 2 office suite • Built on 2 lots on Oak Marsh golf course • 24 foot ceiling in living area • Gourmet kitchen • Florida room with breakfast bar • 3 zone heating & cooling system • 3 car garage www.lailyschlegel.remaxagent.com/63391

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Affordable Island Home Don’t miss out on this gem of a home in the heart of Amelia Island. Well cared for and low maintenance means you can enjoy coastal living. 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths with an all-weather enclosed porch overlooking a private backyard. Vaulted ceilings and an open floor plan plus a 2 car garage all within a mile of the beach and shopping. Great area for walking and biking, too. #65097 $219,500

• Double door entry • 3BR, 3 BA, 4th Floor • Water purification system • Anderson doors & windows • Plantation shutters • Private deck • Under building garage parking lailyschlegel.remaxagent.com/62956

• Spectacular view of St. Johns • 5BR, 4.5 BA • New architectural roof • 2 car garage • New private dock & lift • Recently remodeled • Minutes from ocean, Amelia, Jax lailyschlegel.remaxagent.com/64478

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Cross Creek dinner

GRILLED BOURBON GLAZED CHICKEN Ingredients 1/2 cup dark cane syrup 2 tbsp. soy sauce 2 tbsp. bourbon Vegetable oil Two small chickens, cut in half Salt and pepper STORY AND PHOTOS BY KAREN MILLER

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ecently my friend Cindy and I visited the legendary Cross Creek, located in Hawthorne, Florida, the home of Pulitzer Prize-winning author, Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings, who penned The Yearling in 1938. We planned the trip as an “immersion” weekend, where everything we did revolved around Rawlings and her body of work. We stayed at The Yearling Cabins, had dinner at The Yearling Restaurant,

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Cross Creek belongs to the wind and the rain, to the sun and the seasons, to the cosmic secrecy of seed, and beyond all, to time.

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– MARJORIE KINNAN RAWLINGS

toured Rawlings’s homestead, and paid our respects at her grave site.

A visit to Cross Creek is like a walk back in time. My friend and I felt like we were experiencing rural Florida life exactly the way it existed in the 1930s.

The cracker-style Rawlings house has been completely restored, and I was especially drawn to the writer’s kitchen, where Rawlings created gourmet dishes

using local produce, fish, and game from Cross Creek. She even wrote a cookbook featuring her specialty dishes called Cross Creek Cookery. And, after Cindy and I got home from our trip, I turned to Rawlings’ cookbook to plan a special Cross Creek dinner of my own, inspired by the writer’s love for food and entertaining.

Rawlings raised her own chickens, so my main entrée consisted of grilled chicken with bourbon glaze, and I served the chickens with pilau (pronounced pur-loo), a Southern rice dish. Inspired by Rawlings’s beautiful citrus grove, I created a grapefruit and tangerine salad, which I served over spinach, and for dessert, her famous Sweet Potato Pone, a delicate custard dish. While at Cross Creek, I bought a bottle of dark berry wine from the nearby Island Grove Wine Company, which I served with our dinner. It was delightful.

After dinner, my guests and I gathered in front of the fireplace, sipping our coffee and discussing Rawlings’s life and work. Warmed by the wine and the glowing embers, it felt like Marjorie was right there with us. In spirit, I think she was.

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Preparation Combine first three ingredients in a small bowl. Set aside. Trim excess skin and fat from chickens. Season all over with salt and pepper. Preheat gas or charcoal grill for indirect heating. Brush grill with vegetable oil. Grill chickens skin side down to start, for 15 minutes. Turn them over and continue to cook for 20 to 30 minutes or until a thermometer inserted into the chicken reads 160 degrees. Flip chicken over and brush the skin with the bourbon glaze and cook for 3 to 5 minutes more. Serves four.

OLD FLORIDA PILAU Ingredients 1 small onion, finely chopped 1 stalk celery, finely chopped 1 small carrot, finely chopped 2 tbsp. butter 1 cup finely chopped mustard greens 3 cups chicken stock 1 cup rice Preparation Sauté onions, celery, and carrot in butter over low heat. Add chicken stock, rice, and mustard greens. Bring to a boil, and then reduce heat, cover, and cook very gently until rice is tender and has absorbed all the stock. Serves four.

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