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An island of many personalities, one of Amelia Island’s more fascinating aspects is its rakish pirate lore. In addition to being a pristine beach destination, an elegant retirement community, and a Victorian seaport with an architecturally significant downtown, Amelia Island has a deeper history than most Florida beach communities. Discovered by the French and subsequently captured by the Spanish, Amelia Island’s unique location as a Spanish port just outside U.S. territory made it a haven in the early nineteenth century for smugglers trying to circumvent the American embargo on foreign shipping. Its volume of trade and its position as a key stopping-off point for ships going to and from the Spanish territories to the south made it an attractive destination for pirates and other scoundrels.

Much of the island’s pirate lore is shrouded in mystery, but historians report that LouisMichel Aury, a privateer (an officially sanctioned pirate) hired to harass Spanish shipping

by South American revolutionaries, sailed into Spanish-controlled Fernandina and raised the flag of the Mexican revolutionaries (making the distinctive blue-and-white checkered flag one of eight different flags that have flown over the island). He was soon dispatched by a flotilla of American ships acting for Spain, but his short-lived rule is part of the island’s rich history. Karen Miller has investigated much of Fernandina’s pirate mythology, and she shares the results of her work in this month’s cover story. Aury certainly wasn’t the only pirate to set foot here. Did you know that Gregor MacGregor, a founding father of sorts on Amelia Island (he drove out an aging Spanish garrison ahead of Aury), was also a privateer sanctioned to attack Spanish shipping? Karen does a great job setting down what we know about the pirates of old that lived here, and sharing some interesting legends.

And let’s not forget the Fernandina Beach Pirates Club! The club takes center stage each year during the Shrimp Festival, but they also do a lot of charitable work during the rest of the year. We thank them for their help with this article, and many thanks to Paul Massing and Steve Leimberg, who shared their wonderful pirate paintings and photographic pirate portraits, respectively.

Also this month, we learn about The Woman’s Club of Fernandina Beach and its affiliates, and their involvement in our community; we offer a Father’s Day portrait of a dedicated dad who is about to turn 100; and a “Great Homes of Fernandina” feature from Dickie Anderson on the historic Florida House Inn. We also have a magical “Backyard Adventure” with Kayak Amelia, a lovely “Island Home,” and much more. We hope you enjoy.

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11 Cover Story PIRATES, SCOUNDRELS, & BAWDY WOMEN: THE LEGENDS AND FOLKLORE OF FERNANDINA

JULIE SIMMONS

Under Spanish rule in the nineteenth century, Fernandina was a busy trading port and a convenient stop for pirates on the high seas, as well as privateers targeting Spain, leaving us a wealth of stories and legends that still shape the island today.

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33 A Father’s Day Story

Driven by a desire to serve the community, the Woman’s Club of Fernandina Beach and its affiliates enjoy friendship and fun along the way.

With a military career and a love of travel, Leonard McNutt has seen a lot of the world in his almost 100 years, but family and fatherhood matter most.

39 Great Homes of Fernandina Visited by President Ulysses S. Grant and the Carnegies, the recently restored Florida House Inn is one of the great antebellum structures on Amelia Island.

68 Backyard Adventure Kayak Amelia offers a variety of great kayak trips, as well as stand-up paddle lessons, bike or Segway tours, and a little twilight magic.

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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 Despite hot summers and occasional hard freezes in winter, hardy summer perennials provide lasting color on Amelia Island.

Cover design by Tom Barrett. Original photo

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Island Home In search of the perfect coastal home, Doris and Peter Maye fell in love with a piece of property on the St. Marys River and built “Ballastpointe.”

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Eating Scene A Fernandina Beach favorite, Kelley’s Courtyard Café features fresh and creative food for the whole family in a charming courtyard setting.

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Open House Premium real estate offerings on and around Amelia Island

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The Legends and Fol klore of Fernandina

BY KAREN MILLER

irates, pirates, everywhere! Scoundrels and bawdy women! These are the people who made Fernandina part of the Buccaneer Republic, a place where stories and legends were made. No matter where you travel on Amelia Island, you are bound to come across a historic landmark, a wizened storyteller, or even a real “pirate” bringing to light the vast and fascinating folklore of Fernandina Beach. But why are most of these stories considered legends and folklore? Why are there so few historical accounts of pirates and scoundrels on Amelia Island?

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Frank Ofeldt, historian at Fort Clinch State Park, states the obvious. “If you were a pirate, carrying out illegal activities, you wouldn’t keep a journal of your endeavors,” says Ofeldt. “On a pirate ship, the only person who could read or write was most likely the quartermaster, the person who navigated the ship, read the maps, and kept notes. He would be paid very well to carry out his mission. The last thing he would want to do is record what they were actually doing.”

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Clockwise from top: Drawing of Louis-Michael Aury; circa 1724 etching of Captain Edward “Blackbeard” Teach by Benjamin Cole; etching of pirate ship battle.

Pirating was hardly a glamorous occupation, although you wouldn’t think so by the way that Hollywood has portrayed its buccaneers. “I’m dishonest, and a dishonest man you can always trust to be dishonest. Honestly. It’s the honest ones you want to watch out for, because you can never predict when they’re going to do something incredibly... stupid,” says Captain Jack Sparrow in the popular movie, “Pirates of the Caribbean.

But real pirates were not such brilliant conversationalists. They were desperate men, usually poor and hungry. Most pirates did not have chests full of gold coins; they generally had very little at all, and they stole things to sell for money. A pirate was simply a thief operating on the high seas.

A privateer, however, was considered a “legal” pirate.

He sailed on an armed private ship licensed to attack enemy shipping. Louis-Michel Aury was one such of those privateers. He was originally in the French Navy, but, in the early 1800s, he worked on privateer ships and eventually accumulated enough money to become master of his own vessel. He decided to support the Spanish colonies of South

America in their fight for independence from Spain, and, in April of 1813, he sailed from North Carolina on his privateer ship with Venezuelan letters-of-marque to attack Spanish ships. He eventually sailed into the port of Fernandina, where he overthrew the Spanish and raised the Mexican flag on September 21, 1817, just one of the eight flags that have flown over Amelia Island.

Other pirates and privateers who were thought to have spent time in Fernandina include William (Captain) Kidd, Jean LaFitte, Gregor MacGregor, and Captain Edward (Blackbeard) Teach. Any pirate or sailing vessel that sailed along the east coast was bound to make a stop at the port of Fernandina, since it was a bustling seaport and the perfect place to load up on supplies while having a drink (or ten) at a local watering hole. During the early nineteenth century, Florida was still under Spanish rule, putting it outside the America embargo on foreign shipments. Cargo was unloaded and loaded freely here, then sent out onto the high seas filled with “riches” and pirate booty.

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COURTESY OF THE AMELIA ISLAND MUSEUM OF HISTORY

PHOTO BY STEVE LIEMBERG, UNSEENIMAGES.COM

Left: “Pegleg” stands in downtown Fernandina Beach as a reminder of the island’s purate history.

Right: Early plat map of what is now known as Old Town Fernandina, where much of the island’s pirate activity was centered.

Thea Seagraves, the Amelia Island Museum of History’s volunteer coordinator, has come to know Fernandina’s pirates and scoundrels quite well. “Louis-Michel Aury was a privateer, who came here to the island, we know that for sure,” says Seagraves. “But his bastard son was the real criminal. His name was Luke, and he was a rapist and murderer. He was due to be hanged for his crimes, but then he slit his own throat! He lived through that injury, and, indeed, was hanged after all.

It’s a grisly tale. Many people believe that his ghost is the one that haunts the museum today, which used to be the old jail.”

Seagraves goes on to say that there are many tales of ghosts and buried treasure in Fernandina, but nobody knows the exact stories because they are still considered folklore and myth.

In a paper filed at the museum written by local writer Alice P. Youngblood, Youngblood tells a tale that she heard from former Nassau County Commissioner John T. Ferreira. “Old Mrs. Lasserre, mother of Captain Tom Lasserre, pioneer pilot and citizen of Old Town, lived during the pirate days,” writes Youngblood. “It seems that Old Town always put on a gala

appearance when the pirate ships came into the harbor. The pirates bought freely all of the wares the citizens showed them, and they paid handsomely in gold for everything they bought.

They got their supply of fresh meat and vegetables from this island. Always a dance was given. The pirates brought gifts to the citizens of bolts of woolens, silks, and brocades.”

And when the pirates came in, there were plenty of bawdy women to greet them. “From the earliest years, prostitution was very common,” states Ofeldt. “In Fernandina, in the mid-1800s, there were twice as many brothels as churches.”

Ofeldt, who specializes in Civil War history, tells a tale of a fight that broke out involving Fernandina’s ‘fallen angels,’ or ‘soiled doves,’ as the prostitutes were commonly called. “In 1863, the Navy was in port,” says Ofeldt. “There were lots of warships in the area. The Navy men frequented the brothels, and the Provost Marshall was called to Fernandina about some disturbances that were going on. Apparently, these brothels were considered the Army’s territory, and fights were breaking out. One of the fights was particularly bad, in one

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of the brothels in Old Town on Ladies Street. There was quite a ruckus. Sailors and women were pushed through the windows of the brothel and they were lying on the street, in various states of undress.”

Ofledt goes on to say, “There are many letters and diaries we have collected that speak of these women, in which they are continually called ‘the black-haired Spanish beauties.’ Because of the eyewitness accounts of goings on in the brothels, the Christian Commission tried to close them down. The prostitutes realized that the outcome for them could be ruinous, so they attracted more customers by charging half price on Sundays, going from one dollar to fifty cents. They even handed out wooden tokens to draw customers to their houses of ill repute. That was certain to keep the men in their company, instead of going to church!”

In the early 1800s, Old Town was home to a very special woman, who was considered a witch. She specialized in herbal medicine and healing, and also fortune-telling. Her name was Felipa, and she knew everyone in town. Seagraves takes

Left: Thea Seagraves portrays Felipa, Old Town resident who was considered a witch due to her practices.

Above: Paintings by local artist Paul Massing. Photographed by Sherry Garbarini.

on the persona of Felipa as a first-person presenter for the museum. “Felipa could have been of Gullah Geechee decent, or perhaps an African princess, but she had special powers,” says Seagraves. “Felipa was known to say, ‘I have all the powers of my ancestors. I know this land; I know the wind.’”

Seagraves goes on to say that sailors would visit Felipa as soon as they arrived in the port of Fernandina. She would read them their fortunes and tell them whether they would get rich, or perhaps find a beautiful woman. Felipa supposedly once healed a very powerful man. Because of her ability, it was said that her good luck and power increased.

But Felipa also cured the sick with herbs and spells, delivered babies, and took care of the bawdy women of Old Town.

Today, members of the Fernandina Beach Pirates Club bring back all the memories of the raucous pirate days from the early 1800s. The club has been around for forty years, and the organization is involved with civic and charitable projects on the island and in Nassau County. But the members also spend time strolling Fernandina’s downtown business district

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Above and right: Members of the Fernandina Beach Pirates Club celebrate during the 2014 Isle of Eight Flags Shrimp Festival in downtown Fernandina Beach.

on weekend afternoons, handing out beads and shouting “Arghhh!” and other authentic pirate greetings, sometimes stealing rings from women’s fingers, and then giving them back, all in good fun.

The pirates call themselves “Amelia Island’s Goodwill Ambassadors to the World,” and their primary focus is promoting the Isle of Eight Flags Shrimp Festival every year. In addition to their involvement with many local charity events, the club even sponsors its own annual scholarship contest for Nassau County high school seniors. They also make appearances at community and private events, and support a blood drive with the Blood Alliance on a regular basis.

Local artist Paul Massing has been enthralled with pirates since he was a young boy. Captivated by their rowdy life on the high seas, Massing and his peers formed a pirate gang when he was a teenager in the 1940s. “Pirates have always fascinated me,” says Massing. “With my teenage boyhood friends, we used to do a drama of a pirate gang. Bare-chested costumes were developed by wearing our sweatshirts as pants.

Beards and faces were made using charcoal from the previous night’s marshmallow roast. The hats were rumpled, insideout sun caps.”

Massing, who calls himself an octogenarian without revealing his exact age, says the pirate allure hasn’t left him, even after all these years. “Many years later, to add to my fascination, I found my retirement home on Amelia Island to be infested with pirate lore, and Pirate Club members who inspired me to do portraits of any who would dare to sit for me!” Massing has painted many members of the Pirate Club, and it’s by far one of his favorite projects, capturing their capricious characters and preserving Fernandina’s folklore and folly.

Perhaps our current Amelia Island pirates are mildmannered compared to the pirates that pillaged and plundered two hundred years ago, but that’s okay. Their mission today is to help us recall those wild and lawless days of the 1700s and 1800s—here in Fernandina—when pirates ruled the seas and bawdy women ruled the nights.

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BEST BUDDIES “EVENING AT SUNSET” PROM AT RESIDENCE INN Best Buddies is an international volunteer movement that creates opportunities for one-on-one friendships, integrated employment, and leadership development for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Best Buddies-affiliated high schools pair students with intellectual and developmental disabilities in one-on-one relationships with their high school peers.

On April 27, the Residence Inn Amelia Island hosted a very special “Evening at Sunset Prom” for members of the Yulee and Fernandina Beach high schools’ Best Buddies programs.

“Because of the generosity of our General Manager, Bob Hartman, we were able to provide a real prom for these special students,” said Dottie Richards, Director of Sales and Marketing at the Residence Inn Amelia Island. The hotel provided a buffet, popcorn machine, beverages, and cake, along with decorations. Centerpieces were provided by Nicole Archard. DJ Eric Harris provided the music, and a photo booth was provided by Photo Fun Booth.

Lori Venerdi from Fernandina Beach High School and Karen Cusick from Yulee High School were the Best Buddies Coordinators. This is the first year that a formal prom has been organized for students with disabilities and their peers from both schools.

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The Amelia Island Blues Festival returns to Main Beach on September 12 and 13 for two great days of music. Four award-winning artists are set to headline this year’s event. Curtis Salgado, winner of the 2010 Blues Music Award, effortlessly mixes blues, funk, and R&B with a delivery that is raw and heartfelt. Grammy Award and Blues Music Award nominee John Primer, a Chicago blues legend, is one of the finest performers of Chicago blues today. Samantha Fish won the 2012 Blues Music Award for “Best New Artist Debut” for her album, “Runaway.”

Bernard Allison’s acclaimed career includes decades of performing the blues. “We are very excited to have these world-class blues artists at our fourth annual event,” says Jeff Malone, president of the Amelia Island Blues Festival.

Gates open at 5:30 p.m. Friday, with music starting at 6 p.m. from Fernandina Beach’s “Blues in School” band with Johnny Robinson and Roger “Hurricane” Wilson, followed by The Mojo Roots. On Saturday, the gates open at 11:30 am, with music from 12:15 – 8 pm. In addition to the headliners, Ben Prestage will perform throughout the day, along with blues guitar prodigy Matthew Curry. For information and tickets, visit www.ameliaislandbluesfest.com.

TAKE STOCK IN CHILDREN NASSAU CELEBRATES ITS 2014 GRADUATES Take Stock in Children Nassau celebrated its eighteenth annual Graduation Celebration on Tuesday, April 22, in the Yulee High School Auditorium. This year, forty-two high school seniors were presented with a Florida Prepaid College Scholarship because they had fulfilled the requirements of the Take Stock in Children program. Each of the students had maintained a 2.5 GPA or higher, attended school regularly, and met with their mentors on a weekly basis. Because of this, they have all been awarded a four-year Florida Prepaid College Scholarship, which they can use to attend any Florida public university.

Kellie Boston of Boston Photography donated her time and expertise to provide professional photos for all of the Take Stock students. Chef Castleberry and his culinary arts class provided refreshments following the reception.

“We are so grateful to the Publix Bakery in Yulee, Kohl’s and the “Kohl’s Cares” program, Yulee High School, and the Nassau County School Board for all of their help in making this event such a success,” said Deanna Gartenbush, Director of Marketing and Development for Take Stock in Children Nassau. (In the photo are Troy Morris, Dr. John Mazella, Fernandina Beach Middle School Principal, Colby Clemens, and Nick Volpitta. Standing are Leighla Leary and Haley DeVol.)

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oraine King has spent over 40 years as a working artist and she maintains an active studio in her home.

Her commissioned works include home renderings, in pen and ink, acrylic, and watercolor. A native of New Jersey and now a permanent resident of Amelia Island, King and her husband moved here in 2004. The artist received her B.A. degree in Art Education from William Paterson University and she was Art Director for the Shenendehowa Central School District in New York State. In Ohio, she founded The Dublin Area Art League. She also founded the Plantation Artists’ Guild & Gallery here on Amelia Island, where she shows much of her work, along with the Isle of Amelia Executive Suites and Amelia Island Plantation Real Estate, as well as her home studio.

Why commission a house portrait, you ask? “Perhaps you have just purchased your first home or you have finally completed your dream home after years of planning,” says King.

“Maybe you have feelings of nostalgia each time you see a photo of the place where you spent your childhood and

family gatherings. Perhaps it is your grandparents’ home, with the flood of memories that accompany it. A house portrait is a unique way to celebrate the heart and soul of your life—your home.”

King works from photos of homes.

The house portraits are then created in watercolor, acrylic, or pen and ink, in a period or contemporary style. Family members, pets, or special amenities can be incorporated in the portraits. “I paint on clay board,” says King. “That’s an environmentally friendly surface to work on, and it’s easily framed.” King’s house portraits take about six to eight weeks to complete, and she is especially busy during the holiday season. “I suggest if you’re thinking of having a house portrait done, it’s best to contact me well in advance. It’s quite a process to produce a meaningful work of art!”

King has been recognized by The Schenectady Museum of Art, published in Early American Life magazine, and sold works in the American Folk Art Museum in New York City. You may make an appointment to visit her home studio by calling (904) 491-3737 or visit her website at www.loraineking.com.

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hen Gianna Ragona-Suarez worked in the corporate world, she spent every evening teaching yoga at a local studio in Connecticut. After a while, she realized that she was meant to have her own yoga studio and put the corporate world behind her. Gianna came to yoga because of a car accident, which left her in a neck brace with severe migraines.

She attributes her healing to the regular practice of yoga, and she experienced a complete recovery in a very short time.

When Gianna saw that Go Yoga Amelia Island was for sale in 2012, she bought the studio and moved to Amelia Island permanently. Since then she has moved Go Yoga Amelia to a new location, a bigger and brighter studio off Sadler Road, which allows her to offer a wide variety of styles and levels to suit every person at every level. “I have a global view of yoga,” says Gianna. “I spent time in India, and the yoga I bring to Amelia Island is an ancient, classic style that joins body movement with breathing techniques. We offer a broad spectrum of classes, from beginners to advanced, and we focus on yoga as a process, along with wellness and nutrition.”

Besides yoga classes, Go Yoga Amelia offers a comprehensive 200-hour Yoga Teacher Certification Course throughout the year, along with workshops and guest lectures from some of the best yoga instructors from around the globe.

Classes are offered every day. For their complete schedule, visit www.goyogaamelia.com, call (904) 335-0539, or email Gianna at info@GoYogaAmelia.com.

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Suntex Boat Club

ho doesn’t want enjoy the water on a lovely, sunny day? That’s the idea behind Suntex Boat Club, which was formed nearly five years ago by National Director Monty Kitchen. Folks who love the water and love boating don’t always enjoy the work that goes along with owning a boat, but the only concern for boat club members is simply to enjoy boating with family and friends. All the fun of boating with none of the hassles!

Monty and his wife visited Amelia Island when they opened this location in Spring 2013 (four other locations include three in the Dallas-Fort Worth area and one in Atlanta) and fell in love with the island. A few months later, they moved to Amelia from Dallas. Unlike the big-city life they were used to, the island was a breath of fresh air. “We’ve met so many people since we moved here,” says Monty. “The boat club is a great opportunity to meet fellow boaters. Membership includes boat safety classes, fishing clinics, and other social events provided throughout the year.”

Members pay a one-time initiation fee and then a monthly fee, which enables them to use any of the Suntex boats. “We have something for everyone here,” says Monty. “With the boat club, the only decision you have to make is what type of boat you want for the day. And tomorrow, your boat can be something different!” In addition, Suntex’s sister company, Suntex Watersports, offers daily boat and wave runner rentals.

For more information, call (904) 572-3216 or visit online at www.suntexboatclub.com or www.suntexwatersports.com.

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Front row L to R: Ruthie Pizzo, Marise Nazzaro, Emily Redman Back row: L to R: Gianna Suarez, Xanna Harris, Traci Deitrick

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he Salvation Army requested ‘angel tree’ gifts for disadvantaged senior citizens,” remembers Jeri Johns, president of the Woman’s Club of Fernandina Beach. “I was overcome with emotion by the items my angel listed— deodorant, socks, new pajamas. It touched me how little it was going to take to make his Christmas a good one.” The selfless emotion in Jeri’s remembrance mirrors the sentiments of the two hundred members of the three Amelia Island Woman’s Clubs, all of whom are committed to living each day to accomplish something—not merely exist—as reads the pledge of the Junior Woman’s Club.

“The Woman’s Club, the Junior Woman’s Club, and Little Women fall under the umbrella of the General Federation of Women’s Clubs (GFWC), which originated in 1890 after newspaperwoman Mrs. Jane Cunningham Croly was denied entry to a banquet honoring Charles Dickens because she was a woman,” explains Junior Woman’s Club President Donna Runyeon. Croly founded a club for women only in order

represent their interests and encourage friendship. This ignited the birth of similar clubs across the nation, and GFWC unites them and supports their service efforts.

“The Woman’s Club of Fernandina Beach was organized in 1920 by 27 ladies, who met in the city library with the goal of doing everything possible to improve the city,” explains Jeri. In 1960, the Woman’s Clubhouse was constructed on Jean LaFitte Ave., just behind the Atlantic Recreation Center. Today the club’s members engage in volunteer work in the community. “We encourage membership, but we emphasize that we are ‘service-oriented’ first and foremost,” she stresses. Annually, the club grants college scholarships, participates in the Special Olympics, hosts Take Stock in Children’s “Christmas Glow,” helps Keep Nassau Beautiful, and supports Nassau County Public Schools, just to name a few things. If you are interested in joining The Woman’s Club, email fernandinabeachwomansclub@gmail.com for continued on page 43.

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Chamber Music Pops II: Violin Divas features the music of Chrisiana Liberis, Sara Charness and Mary Jo Stilp performing works of Bach, Bizet, Mozart, Monti, Piazzolla, and Huljic.

Held at The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island, 4750 Amelia Island Parkway. To purchase tickets, visit www.aicmf.com.

JUNE 12-14, 19-22, 26-28 The Foreigner at ACT A scrupulously clever and funny play, The Foreigner is set at a fishing lodge in Georgia. All shows are at 8 p.m. except for June 22, which is at 2 p.m. Adult tickets are $20; student tickets through college are $10. Purchase at www. ameliacommunitytheatre.org or call 261-6749.

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Presented by the Amelia Island Museum of History, Bryan Brooks will discuss Jacksonville’s U boat attack during WWII. Free and open to the public; bring your own lunch. For more information contact Gray at 261-7378 ext 102, or gray@ameliamuseum.org. The museum is located on South 3rd Street.

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Held the first Friday of every month, Sounds on Centre presents a free concert in downtown Fernandina Beach between Front and 2nd Street from 6 to 8 p.m. Bring your own chairs and wear your dancing shoes.

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.

JUNE 7, 8 Union Garrison at Fort Clinch State Park Fort Clinch State Park holds a Living History Union Garrison 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.

Fees include the $6 per vehicle park entrance fee, plus $2 per person Fort admission. For more information call 277-7274, or visit www. floridastateparks.org/fortclinch.

JUNE 7 Second Saturday Artrageous Artwalk JUNE 4, 18 Amelia Island Lighthouse Tours Guided tours of the lighthouse are held the first and third Wednesdays of every month at 10 a.m. Cost is $5 for adults; $3 for children 12 and under. Tours are limited to 25. Participants should meet at the Atlantic Avenue Recreation Center, 2500 Atlantic Ave. Pre-registration is required 24 hours in advance. For more information, call the Fernandina Recreation Department at (904) 277-7350.

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

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

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.

JUNE 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.

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JUNE 24 An Evening with Larry Baker Friends of the Fernandina Beach Library and the Amelia Island Museum of History present author Larry Baker speaking about his latest novel, The Education of Nancy Adams, as part of his national book tour. The program is held at 7 p.m. at the Museum on South 3rd Street. For more information call (904)261-7378.

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n the day that Leonard McNutt was as ix born, his father rode his horse six miles from his home in Stamford, Texas to ed retrieve a doctor. The doctor then hitched les his horse and buggy, and drove the six miles ard back to the house, only to find that Leonard had come into this world on his own. The y. year was 1914, and it was Christmas Day. 0th McNutt will celebrate his 100th ving birthday this year on Amelia Island, having moved here from Melbourne to be closerr to his daughter, Mary Lynn Torchia. Since his arrival, he and Torchia have spent every day nds, together, reminiscing about family, friends, and travel. “My father has traveled to over ed an 40 countries,” says Torchia. “He has lived extraordinary life.” Torchia believes thatt the key to her father’s long life is his attitudee and h I was growing his open heart. “Daddy was so easy going when up. I never felt insecure or unhappy. He always did exactly what he set out to do; he pursued his dreams and he encouraged me to do the same.”

McNutt grew up on a cattle ranch and attended a tworoom school house, what he calls a “country school,” before

m moving into town and attending the “city sc school.” He met his wife, Pauline, in high sc school. They were married in 1938. A year la later, Mary Lynn was born. Torchia recalls h her early days in Texas. “My grandmother’s h house had a cold water pump in the kkitchen, but no indoor plumbing. They h had electricity, though. They had a good life tthere in Stamford. Even during the Great Depression, they grew their own vegetables, they raised animals, and they even had a car.”

Before being called into active military duty, McNutt had a career as a high school principal, teaching history, geography, and mathematics. He retired in 1960 as a full colonel and spent many years traveling wi with Pauline, seeing places most people only d b l d the Great Wall of China and the Great dream about, including Pyramids of Egypt. One of those trips included a “See America First” expedition with his daughter, in which they traveled across the United States.

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he Florida House Inn is considered the oldest continuously run inn or rooming house operating in Florida. The main structure was built around 1857 by the Florida Railroad and initially provided housing for railroad employees. Its architectural style is vernacular with Greek Revival adaptations.

The basic design is rectangular with a gabled roof. The doublegalleried porches are distinctive.

The inn was an essential part of David Yulee’s ambitious efforts to establish Fernandina as a terminus for the state’s first trans-peninsular railroad. The Florida House was a center of activity and the primary place to stay for both employees and visitors. Florida’s first railroad linked Cedar Key and Fernandina.

Yulee’s dream was connecting the Atlantic Ocean and Gulf of Mexico by land to provide a safer and more direct route for the transport of goods. The dream was close to fruition when the Civil War abruptly stopped all forward progress, and much of the newly completed railroad was torn up for the war effort.

The inn was a boarding house for Union officers during the Civil War. After the war, Major Leddy, the Provost Marshall of Northern Florida, and his wife bought the property and continued to operate it as a hotel. In 1865, they added living space for themselves and a dining room for guests. The dining

room proved very successful and served such notables as the Carnegies, Morgans and Duponts. The Carnegies were said to stay at the Florida House, play at the Palace Saloon and pray at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church.

The Florida House has never been a private residence, but has always offered rooms as an inn or a boarding house. It is one of the grand antebellum buildings remaining on Amelia Island.

Several additions were made through the years to accommodate the popularity of the island and the inn. The building was refitted as apartments. In 1990, it was sold and entered into a long process of restoration and, eventually, opened as a popular bed & breakfast inn.

The building has survived hurricanes, tough financial times, severe weather, and the Civil War. Its survival is testament to the quality of the original building. The inn is a veritable museum of events in Amelia Island’s history. It is said that José Marti planned his invasion of Cuba while staying at the Florida House in 1883. President Ulysses S. Grant entertained at the inn when visiting his friend, David Yulee. During the glory days of the movie industry in Jacksonville, notables who stayed at the Florida House included Laurel and Hardy and Mary Pickford.

This article has been reprinted with permission from Dickie Anderson’s recently published book, Great Homes of Fernandina. It is now available at Books Plus, The Book Loft, the Amelia Island Museum of History, and by visiting www.ameliaislander.com.

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e have had a wonderful spring, with rains that gave all our early bloomers a great start. Flowers were coming up everywhere last month, and they have now put on new growth, with buds opening.

I’m often asked what perennials will survive the heat of summer and the cold of the winters on Amelia. There are a lot of wonderful summer perennials, and I want to mention a few that can be planted now and provide your garden with lots of color for the summer and fall.

Let’s start with the stalwart perennial: Salvia Indigo Spires, with its deep purple blooms that stand tall through the summer heat. Mexican Petunia (which can be invasive when it re-seeds), Plumbago, and Society Garlic will add cool colors to your borders.

Rudbekias, Summer Phlox, and Purple Cone Flowers will continue to bloom if spent blossoms are cut off as they fade.

Whirling Butterfly Plant (Guara), when pruned back, will put on a fresh display the following month. Butterfly Weed, Cigar Flower, and Persian Shield make a great combination. Don’t forget the Shrimp Plant, which comes in white,

TIP OF T HE M O N T H Place old leaves, fronds, and anything else from your yard onto your lawn and cut them up with the lawn mower while cutting the grass. With the grass catcher on, it makes a good addition to your compost, or you can bury it under mulch to enrich the soil.

yellow, and orange. Blue Daze, Pentas, and Scaveola are beautiful and will bloom profusely. Lantana will flower and spread nicely to fill in any bare spots and bloom continuously. (This plant is known as an invasive weed.)

Golden Dew Drop (Duranta) is a shrubby perennial that shows off all summer long. Add a Firebush (which likes a little shade in the heat of the day) and Turks Cap (malvavisens penduliflorus), and you’ll have a trio of plants that attracts butterflies and hummingbirds.

The Hibiscus, a tropical plant, comes in many colors, shapes, and sizes, and it can make a real statement in your garden either alone or in mass planting.

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spring and you’ll see small leaves poking their heads through the dirt, preparing for another season of magnificent color.

For shady areas, there are many varieties of ferns. One of my favorites is the Holly Fern. Grasses of any shape and size also fit nicely into many gardens.

With tropical plants, there are not too many that can grow in full sun.

However, besides the Hibiscus, Canna Lilies make a wonderful statement mixed in with your everyday sun plants.

With so many outstanding Canna, you can fit one into your landscape!

The Canna generalis grows in areas with full sun and some soggy soil. (If you don’t have a soggy area, water it often.)

“Ermine White” is a fast-grower, with dark green foliage and white blooms that last through the summer. “Richard Wallace” produces apple-green foliage and yellowish-orange blooms, while “Black Knight” has blood-red blooms that stand out against its attractive, dark burgundy foliage. For a tropical look, the Canna is a must in the garden.

As always, please e-mail me at bamorrell@aol.com with any questions.

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About 65 years ago, a club for high school girls formed. Little Women of Fernandina Beach has a tremendous presence in our community and a fine reputation. “We are teaching our members to serve and give back to our community, as well as to be leaders,” explains Teresa Spence, chair advisor for Little Women and a member of the other woman’s clubs. At each meeting, the girls are educated on a topic pertaining to females, including a self-defense class demonstrated by the Marines, ballroom dancing, and Breast Cancer Awareness.

While a major focus of the clubs is on service, there’s lot of fun, too! “The Little Women enjoy two dances each year, and the girls love the annual variety show of skits, whose proceeds this year were donated to Girl Power 2 Cure and the University of Florida Dance Marathon,” says Teresa. The other organizations with which the Little Women work include Friends of the Library, Simmons Road Cleanup, Toys for Tots, Quality Health, and Savannah Grand.

Just five years ago, the Fernandina Beach Junior Woman’s Club formed as a place for younger ladies—many are mothers with children at home —who are passionate about service.

This chapter is growing and hoping to expand. “We need more ladies who are interested in giving back and supporting non-profits through hours of service, buying and donating goods, and offering their unique talents to help others,” explains Donna. “I really enjoy the work we do, especially the holiday party for the Peck Center children.” If you are interested in getting involved with this group, visit their Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/ GfwcWomansClubOfFernandina.

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he old adage “home is where the heart is” was never more true than for Doris and Peter Maye and the St. Marys, Georgia marshfront property they call home. The couple was living in Atlanta when they began an exhaustive search for the perfect coastal home.

They considered Maine, Charleston, Savannah, and other well-known locations, but a trip to Amelia Island’s sister town in 1995 sealed the deal for St. Marys. “The property we found in St. Marys had been for sale for a long time,” says Doris. “It’s as if it had been forgotten about.” But Doris and Peter knew it was exactly what they had been searching for, and they built their house there in 1998.

The connection to the land and the sense of place at the property is significant. The Mayes called their place “Ballastpointe” because it was positioned at the point in the river where 1700’s-era sailing ships unloaded their ballast stones prior to entering the port of St. Marys.

Ballast stones are used to keep the ships balanced; they are loaded and unloaded as the ship takes on or depletes its cargo.

Ten years after Ballastpointe was built, Doris and her designer daughter, Dana Hawthorne, opened Ballast Pointe Trading Company in Kingsland, only a short drive away.

The main house was a collaboration between the Mayes and their talented master craftsmen. Builder Terry Stover

Top: A custom fireplace graces the great room, made from repurposed brick from builder Terry Stover’s homestead, with a mantle crafted from heart pine. Treasures on the shelves include vintage photographs and sketches of Cumberland Island.

Above: A racu seagull perched on a weathered post looks over a collection of vintage birdhouses.

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Top: The wooden bar is custom-made from pine and bead board. Stainless appliances reflect the view from the kitchen’s sunny windows.

Above left: A nautical spy glass gazes at views of Amelia, Cumberland Island, and the St. Marys River.

Above right: Relaxing on the porch overlooking the marsh is a favorite pastime of the Mayes.

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Ballastpointe showcases reclaimed doors and hardware, heart pine, old brick, and stained glass, as well as vintage beadboard and classic construction techniques. For example, the floors are pine boards of varying widths, laid side-to-side and fastened with square-head nails. The effect is striking and reminiscent of floors in country homes from the nineteenth century.

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Look around the home and you’ll see history and enchantment in every corner. The downstairs bath fixtures were discovered by Doris and Peter on family trips. The cast iron tub was resting in a field in Due West, South Carolina, while the pedestal sink was awaiting its new owners at a flea market in Forsyth, Georgia.

“We love finding true gems like these,” says Doris. “It excites the imagination to wonder what these pieces have witnessed and also what new, special potential they

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Top: Creeping fig adorns the front of Ballastpointe. Loropetalum, knock-out roses, gardenia, and crepe myrtle are thriving coastal plant varieties gracing the entrance.

Above left: A smiling whale weathervane greets guests on the upper porch.

Above right: In keeping with the home’s nautical theme, the porch features a collection of seafaring items, including a whimsical mermaid, ship’s wheel, lobster trap, and ship’s rudder.

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Staying true to its coastal site, the home abounds with nautical accents. Guests are greeted on the entry porch by a resting, rustic mermaid; an elegant racu seagull surveys the great room; model sailing ships and vintage boat buoys tell tales of the sea. The downstairs bath alone is virtually a small museum displaying such iconic items as an intricate two-masted sailing 48 AMELIA ISLANDER MAGAZINE • JUNE 2014

ship stained glass window reclaimed from a Belgium pub, and whimsical nautical prints, including Norman Rockwell’s “A Fair Catch.” A guest house named the Boat House was built in 2003, another charming feature of the property.

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Top: On the upper floor, the master bedroom contains a collection of old and new furnishings. An Oriental batik is a favorite treasure.

Above left: The bathroom fixtures are foundlings—the tub from South Carolina and the sink from Georgia. Both were recoated and restored.

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of the marshfront land and the early citizens of St. Marys. Descendants have offered accounts of past owners and events with a reverence respected by its currents owners. Both avid gardeners, Doris and Peter have committed to having blooms all year ‘round, planting azaleas, cassia, russelia, plumbago, as well as accent foliage such as ornamental grasses, ginger, bay, weeping willow, oak, and fruit trees. The grounds of this historic property are a labor of love for 50 AMELIA ISLANDER MAGAZINE • JUNE 2014

the Mayes, especially Pete, who is often seen tending his lawn while soaking in the cool, marsh breezes.

And, across the St. Marys River, the Mayes enjoy a beautiful view of its sister town, Fernandina Beach. “We can see Amelia Island’s firework display from our porch!” exclaims Doris. “From our house, we see Fort Clinch, sailboats, shrimp boats, and Cumberland Island through our nautical telescope. The sharing of our life in this ethereal space is a bond, indeed.”

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A Fernandina Beach favorite, Kelley’s Courtyard Café features fresh and creative food for the whole family in a charming courtyard setting.

BY KAREN MILLER • PHOTO BY WILLIAM RASER

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elley’s Courtyard Café is owned by the Gass family, a clan of lifelong Fernandina residents. Executive Chef Michael Gass is in charge of all things culinary. Mike got his start cooking right here in Fernandina before attending culinary school at Johnson and Wales, Charleston. Pat Gass, Michael’s mother, in addition to working as a Fernandina Beach City Commissioner, pitches in as book keeper and office manager.

I recently visited Kelley’s with my friend, Sherry, for dinner in their charming courtyard on a warm, lovely evening.

Our server, Laura, started us out with a glass of Edna Valley Chardonnay for me, and Fleur du Cap Sauvignon Blanc for Sherry. The California chardonnay, a bright and lively wine, had a pleasant acidy, and the South African sauvignon blanc was fruity and balanced, perfect for our appetizer course of Barbecue Shrimp. Chef Michael is a shrimp expert, a true local who knows the merit of fresh Fernandina shrimp. This dish uses local shrimp, grilled with pepperoncini, and topped with his caramelized onion and applewood bacon barbecue sauce.

The shrimp and pepperoncini are threaded on a beautiful skewer and served with the restaurant’s famous cole slaw. There is also a balsamic reduction drizzle, a nice touch. The shrimp and pepperoncini were spicy, but the shrimp flavor shined through, and the cole slaw cooled the heat from the spicy sauce.

I love that Chef Michael makes his own barbecue sauce, and the delicious cole slaw is a family recipe.

Our salad course was a Mandarin Chopped Salad, a mixture of edamame, mixed lettuce, mandarin oranges, carrots, broccoli, and cashews, tossed in Kelley’s own ginger soy vinaigrette. This salad is out-of-this-world perfect, with a clean taste and a nice mix of crunch. The dressing is sweet and salty, bursting with the flavor of ginger.

For our main course, we decided on the nightly Chef’s Special: Crabby Artichoke-Stuffed Flounder. Kelley’s always offers a wonderful special, a surprise, where Chef Michael presents his latest gourmet creation. But they also offer a “Blue Plate Special,” which is a home-style diner-type dish like country fried steak, made from scratch. Sherry and I opted for the flounder, which was served with flash-sautéed vegetables

(carrots, spaghetti squash, and spinach), cheese grits, and tropical salsa. This entrée has a little bit of everything. The fish was tender, and I loved the rich, artichoke flavor. With the entrée, we enjoyed a glass of Bridalwood Pinot Noir, one of my favorite summer red wines. It goes well with both seafood and meat, with dark fruit flavors of raspberries and cherries. Sherry calls pinot noir “the velvet scarf” of wine, and I can see what she means!

My favorite dessert from Kelley’s is Granny Mott’s Blueberry Squares, but I decided to try something new, Cecile’s Caramel Pie. I love real caramels, and this dish reminds me of something from childhood. It’s like a soft, gooey, smooth caramel in an Oreo cookie crust, topped with whipped cream and a bit of chocolate syrup.

What a lovely meal we enjoyed in a warm and friendly atmosphere! Kelley’s is a true family owned and operated restaurant, and a Fernandina Beach favorite, featuring fresh foods for the whole family, craft beer, and fine wines. They also provide on- and offsite catering. For more information, visit www.kelleyscourtyardcafe.com or call (904) 432-8213.

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Amelia Islander

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, www.29southrestaurant.com.

Amelia City Sushi and Steak Bar ~ Amelia City Sushi and Steak Bar is an interpretation of the Japanese pub culture of sushi, sashimi, and small plates, offered with a selection of sake and wine in a relaxed lounge environment. Our sushi chefs present intriguing sushi and sashimi from the richly appointed, hand-crafted dining bar, utilizing the finest available Atlantic and Pacific Ocean fishes. From the Grill Side, Head Chef Nori Sakata delivers New York and Tokyo styles. The mission of Chef Nori and his crew is to offer organically designed dishes that feature top quality steaks and chops, grilled fish, and the absolute highest quality American Wagyu Beef, followed by his Asian influenced, custommade “small batch” deserts. The restaurant’s elegant yet comfortable environment showcases hand-crafted wall patterns created by Al McClain, the Master Woodworker from Warren, CT. Reservations are accepted, and the appropriate dress code is resort casual. 4800 First Coast Hwy in the Harris Teeter Shopping Center.

(904) 432-8681. Mon.-Fri. 12-9 pm, Sat. 12-10 pm. www.ameliacityfoods.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-

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winebar.com. Lunch, dinner, Sunday brunch. Major credit cards. 4924 First Coast Hwy at Palmetto Walk Shopping Village. (904) 310-6620.

Brett’s Waterway Cafe ~ The only restaurant on the island where you can dine overlooking the Intracoastal Waterway, Brett’s offers a wide choice of seafood, chicken and beef with daily specials both at lunch and dinner.

The view of the water, the impeccable service and the refined ambiance will enhance your dining pleasure. The large rectangular bar overlooking the Fernandina Harbor Marina is a pleasant place to enjoy a drink. Open seven days. At the marina on Front Street. 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. It’s most striking feature is its naturally shaded outdoor dining patio. Great selection of sandwiches, salads, and soups for lunch.

Tasty nightly fresh fish specials, theme nights (Tue: Trivia with Angie. Prizes each night.), and live music in the patio most Friday and Saturday nights. Kid friendly.

Vegetarian items on the menu. Open: 11am–9pm Tue thru Sat; Sunday 11am–8pm with lunch menu specials; Mon 11am–3pm. Fresh-brewed beer available in the Café and in the brew pub—The Karibrew—located next door. Food prices are relatively low-lunch average $10 pp; dinner $20 pp (generous portions).

Le Clos ~ Located in Fernandina’s Historic District, Le Clos serves delicious Provençal dishes, by candlelight and music, in a charming, intimate, 1906 cottage. Patio garden seating available, weather permitting. Eclectic wine list. Monday-Saturday 5:30-9:00 PM. Reservations recommended. 30 South Second Street. (904)261.8100. www.leclos.com. D, $$$, B/W. Crab Trap ~ Nautical decor and friendly service makes for a casual, relaxing atmosphere. Dinner daily offers seafood—fried, grilled, broiled, or blackened—as well as steaks, chicken and oysters year round. Entrees $8.95 $18.95. Call for seasonal hours. Beer, wine, and cocktails.

Family owned and operated since 1979. 31 N 2nd Street, 261-4749. $$$ V/MC/D. David’s Restaurant ~ David’s Restaurant has an amazing Steakhouse & Seafood Menu, upscale atmosphere, and professional service, all for your dining pleasure. Relax in our comfortable leather lounge and peruse the Martini and full bar menu. Executive Chef Carey Todd and Sous Chef Wesley Cox offer mouthwatering creations, along with prime steaks, Filet Oscar, and our Signature 20 oz. Grilled Ribeyes, English Channel Dover Sole, Maine Lobster, Chilean Sea Bass, and a true Surf & Turf.

Desserts & breads are made on premises. Open 7 days.

The lounge opens at 5 pm and dinner begins at 6 pm in the main dining room. Young Adult menu available. No high chairs or boosters. Valet Parking Friday & Saturday.

Ladies Night on Thursday with Gabriel Arnold, Friday & Saturday with Aaron Bing. Call for current entertainment. Reservations highly recommended. 802 Ash Street. (904) 310-6049. Book your reservation online at www.AmeliaIslandDavids.com.

España ~ Featuring Old World cuisine from Portugal and Spain, España offers an intriguing menu in a comfortably elegant atmosphere in downtown Fernandina Beach. Owner/chef Roberto Pestana serves mouthwatering tapas like Grouper Ceviche, Portobello

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al La España, and Shrimp with Garlic, all served with España’s homemade bread. Entrees include a classic Seafood Paella, and a variety of fresh local seafood and meats. España also features an extensive wine list and an excellent homemade sangria. Available for private parties.

Reservations recommended. All major credit cards. Open 7 days. 261-7700. 22 South 4th Street. $$$, L, D, B/W. Florida House Inn ~ Enjoy Southern Cooking at its finest at Leddy’s Porch Bistro. Menu includes Southern Bistro Salads, Sandwiches, Soups, Buttermilk Fried Chicken, Collard Greens, Smoked Gouda Mac and Cheese, Fried Shrimp Po Boys, and much more.

Black Board specials daily. The Florida House Inn is located just off Centre Street in the historic district of Fernandina Beach. The inn is the oldest surviving hotel in the state of Florida and is listed in the National Register of Historic Places. Open Wednesday – Saturday 11:30am - 2:30pm. Sunday Brunch from 10:00am - 2:30 pm. The mermaid Bar at the Florida House Inn is open nightly at 5pm. Daily drink specials and Open Mic Night every Thursday. 22 South Third Street, 904-491-3322. L, $$, F Gourmet Gourmet ~ Gourmet Gourmet is located between The Ritz-Carlton and AIP at the historical American Beach entrance, on the corner of Lewis Street and A1A. In addition to our fabulous selections of baked goods, appetizers, salads, & entrées to go, we also serve gourmet coffees/cappuccino/espresso with continental breakfast items, brunch, and lunch everyday. A bistrostyle dinner menu is served Monday 8am - 6pm; Tuesday – Friday 8am - 10pm; Saturday 9am - 10pm; Sunday 9am - 4pm. $$, B,L,D. Halftime Sports Bar ~ The place to go to catch the game. Amelia Island’s sports bar. Wings—21 sauces to choose from, burgers, sandwiches and more. Craft beer and specialty wine. Happy Hour weekdays 4-7pm. 2014 Golden Tee, shuffleboard, complimentary Wi-Fi. Trivia Nation every Wednesday 7-9pm.

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. www. 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.

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Kelley’s Courtyard Café ~ The newest addition to Fernandina Beach’s eclectic blend of restaurants. This family friendly Café offers homemade soups, salads and sandwiches in a warm and welcoming courtyard in Historic Downtown Fernandina Beach. On and Off site catering available. Please come and join us at Kelley’s we’re at 19 S. 3rd Street Fernandina Beach. (904) 432-8213 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, sundrenched deck with views of the ocean across the street.

The extensive menu features delicious seafood, steaks, burgers, wraps, salads and Boar’s Head sandwiches.

Daily specials include our famous all-you-can-eat wings (Wed. night) and lobster special all day Sunday.

Casual, fun atmosphere. Take-out available. Open daily from 11am. 29 TVs throughout. WIFI available.

Full service bar. Entertainment every night and weekend afternoons. 3199 S. Fletcher Ave. 261-5711.

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Equestrian Marshfront Living Over 5 acres situated in the gated Equestrian community of Shady Point Plantation, this custom home, designed by The Evans Group and 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, community equestrian center

with riding arena, community dock, 6-bay garage, and theatre with projection screen & sound-proof wall paneling. Thoughtfully maintained by the original owner, the interior boasts luxurious master suite, elaborate kitchen, library, dual offices, Andersen windows & doors, wrap-around porch, gas package, wood & marble flooring, plus oversized spacious bedrooms.

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117 Long Point Drive Luxury home on deep water ICW. Many upscale appointments. 3 BR, 3 BA, 12 ft. ceilings, travertine floors, gourmet kitchen, extensive trim work, space for elevator and more. Dock has 2 boat lifts. $2,200,000

115 Marsh Creek Enjoy Amelia Island Plantation living in this lovely 3 BR, 3 BA split floor plan home near Walker’s Landing. The home has a golf course view and includes a fireplace and a two-car garage. $630,000

41 Little Dunes This Nantucket-style 4 BR, 3 BA home is a short walking distance to the beach. New tile floors, fireplace, screened-lanai that overlooks a lagoon and Long Point Golf Course. $769,000

10 Sea Marsh Cove Located on a tranquil cul-de-sac this well-designed 3 BR, 3.5 BA home features high ceilings, crown molding and plantation shutters throughout as well as a built-in entertainment center and fireplace. $545,000

73 Sea Marsh Overlooking the Oak Marsh golf course this beautiful 4 BR, 3.5 BA home features a fireplace, GE Profile appliances, and a 2-car garage. $649,000

2 Salt Marsh Wooded homesite on a coveted corner location, just a few minutes walk to Long Point Club, a convenient stroll around the lake tucked away in large mossy oaks. $395,000

Call (904) 277-5980 Or visit www.AmeliaIslandRealEstate.net

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1667 Sea Dunes Villa Spectacular views of the Atlantic! 3 BR, 3 BA end unit with a large terrace on 5th floor. Updated gourmet kitchen with butcher-block island, stainless steel appliances. The perfect oceanfront retreat. $895,000

3404 Fiddler’s Bend Villa Enjoy a spacious living area in this 3 BR, 3 BA villa with serene marsh views. This two-story villa features vaulted ceilings with skylights, hard wood flooring, outdoor access. Master suite on 1st floor. $375,000

1819/1820 Turtle Dunes Villa This oceanfront 2 BR, 2 BA, 2nd floor furnished villa is located on the south end of Amelia Island Plantation. Ocean views can be enjoyed from almost every room. $675,000

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. $850,000

1302 Ship Watch Villa Spacious 3 BR, 3.5 BA oceanfront end unit with second floor living area offers limited ocean views from main living areas and balcony.

Updated kitchen and granite countertops. $375,000

723 Ocean Club Villa Luxury living at the beach in this oceanfront 4 BR, 4.5 BA, first floor villa.

Crown molding, recessed lighting and diagonal tile flooring are just a few of the many upscale details in this lovely villa. $1,399,000

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2861 W. 6th St. Custom 4BR/3BA one block from beach. Hardwood floors, elevator, in-ground pool, and crow’s nest with stunning ocean views! MLS#62591 $599,000 200 River Oaks Dr. Large, 4BR home with fenced backyard, newly painted, and oversized patio. Centrally located on island with no HOA fees! MLS#62951 $495,000 95476 Sonoma Dr. 4BR home in Woodbridge.

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Stunning 3BR/3BA oceanfront villa with dedicated office/ study and updated baths and kitchen. Eucalyptus wood cabinets in kitchen, granite tops, stainless steel appliances, wet bar and fireplace in living room, oceanfront sunroom.

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95344 VILLAGE DRIVE $347,500 3 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath home in Marsh Lakes with fantastic river and marsh views. Two decks and screened porch provide ample outdoor and entertaining space. Inside you’ll find exotic wood flooring, custom designed kitchen with granite tops, wine & coffee bar and master on main.

MLS# 62842

4733 RIGGING DRIVE $939,000 Island oasis in gated Golfside South with heated and screened pool and spa.

Spacious interior offers over 4,000 sq. ft of living space, 4 bedrooms, 5 baths, gentleman’s study, master suite on main floor, Rinnai system, chef’s kitchen.

MLS# 62916

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203 Centre St. • Fernandina Beach, FL 32034 KarenWerling@TeamWerling.com • 904.556.9549 www.FindNortheastFloridaHomes.com Lofton Creek, 3,347 sq ft, 4 BR home with deep water access. Solid oak flooring, remodeled kitchen, detached workshop with full bath, dock, boat lift, and screened room. Wooded .71 acre homesite. Easy access to A1A.

940344 OLD NASSAUVILLE ROAD FFabulous marsh views from this 3BR/4.5BA home on 2 acres.

3 Dock permitted for extension with D access to Nassau River. Open a plan with many upgrades. p Convert loft to extra bedrooms.

C Separate workshop with A/C. S MLS#62094 $1,195,000 M

95037 MARSH RIVER TERRACE This 4BR/2.5BA home has beautiful views of the marsh and river from almost every room.

Home also includes a 2-sided fireplace, large closets, and an extra 450 sq feet workshop/ man cave area that is amazing.

MLS#62120 $450,000

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$695,000 86475 MEADOWFIELD BLUFFS RD MeadowfieldBluffsRd.com Overlooking the ICW, this “cottage style” home has wrap-around porch. Bright and sunny rooms, “family style” open kitchen, fireplace & sunroom. Detached garage / workshop. 1.26 acres & room for RV or boat parking.

$350,000 96140 PINEY ISLAND DRIVE PineyIslandDrive.com

E Enjoy beautiful sunsets from your lliving room in this 3 BR/3.5 BA ground floor villa. So many g uupgrades in this gorgeous villa.

C Climate controlled storage area a and private boat lift and boat sslip on the ICW! Furnished.

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940820 OLD NASSAUVILLE ROAD 4 BR/3.5 BA home on river with dock, boat & jet ski lifts, deep water at low tide! Gorgeous trees and landscaping. Heated and screened pool. Entry doors open to designer flooring in this home with so many upgades!

MLS#60852 $1,589,000

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Spectacular, marshfront, 3 BR & office, custom built home.

Hardwood floors, plantation shutters, fireplaced family room. Screen pool, 2 car garage and detached garage / workshop, tall enough for RV, and “man cave”.

$575,000 96243 RIVER MARSH BEND RiverMarshBend.com North Hampton 5 BR, 3 BA home with 2,960 sq ft of living area. Fenced rear yard overlooking pond and golf course. Near community pool, tennis, play ground, restaurant, and kayak launch park area.

$319,900 85429 SAGAPONACK DRIVE NorthHamptonHomeForSale.com

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This home has it all. Three BR, 2.5 BA home on private wooded lot with dock on deep water. Hardwood floors, large brick fireplace, Florida room and screened porch. Two car garage.

MLS#62297 $475,000

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861083 WORTHINGTON DRIVE Beautiful Live Oaks envelope this home. Screened porch, extra-large fenced backyard, storage shed, and gazebo. Sprinkler system, gas line for BBQ grill and fireplace, tile and wood laminate floors. Open, split bedroom plan. MLS#61516 $180,000

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FOR EXCELLENT SERVICE, MARKET KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE, AND DEDICATION CONTACT LAILY! 1C THE VILLAS AT SUMMER BEACH • 3 BR, 3 BA near beach • located across from pool • 2 car garage • screened Florida Room • fully furnished MLS#62551 $399,000 www.lailyschlegel.remaxagent.com/62551

9240 HECKSCHER DRIVE • 5 BR, 4 BA on St. Johns River • over 1 acre • metal roof with 4 car garage • newly remodeled • 2 boat lifts an a dock • bring your boat MLS#62964 $995,000 www.lailyschlegel.remaxagent.com/62964

2955 FIRST AVE Duplex just a block from the beach.

Good rental income. Inside front unit recently repainted. Back unit has raised deck that backs to private wooded area. MLS#59876 $225,000

4716 YACHTSMAN DR

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Immaculate home in Summer Beach.

Great room opens to heated and cooled lanai. Breakfast room nestled by a bay window and open to lanai.

Kitchen has Corion countertops and tile floors. New water softener and gas fireplace. MLS#60998 $400,000

410 BEACHSIDE PLACE • 3 BR, 3 BA oceanfront villa • Anderson doors and windows • double door entry • garage and storage • hurricane shutters throughout • located on 4th floor MLS#62956 $1,150,000 www.lailyschlegel.remaxagent.com/62956

1877 TURTLE DUNES • 3 BR, 3 BA 2-level penthouse • views of ocean, golf course, Nassau Sound, and ICW • massive LR with fireplace • oceanfront MB with fireplace • income producing condo at AIP MLS#62888 $1,350,000 www.lailyschlegel.remaxagent.com/62888

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• 4 BR, 4 BA with ocean views • golf course views • 6th floor with 2 terraces • open chef’s kitchen w/ island • vented gas grill on balcony • 2 car garage and storage MLS#61805 $1,700,000 www.lailyschlegel.remaxagent.com/61805

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1553 Piper Dunes

Marcy Mock Amelia Island ~ Nassau County Board of Realtors Top Producer

Enjoy stunning sunrises and ocean views from this 4th floor Piper Dunes Villa in Omni Amelia Island Plantation. Overlooking the pool and the golf course this coveted southern expose unit is filled with upgrades.Open living floorplan gives you ocean views from the dining, kitchen and living area. BRAND NEW sliding glass doors and windows. Equipped with hurricane shutters for that piece of mind when you are away. NEW PRICE! $995,000

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Located north and adjacent to The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island.

These fabulous oceanfront condominiums feature beautiful custom appointments, large square footage and membership to The Golf Club of Amelia Island. Oceanfront and golf course views are incredible!

These units start at $1,375,000.

924 S. Fletcher Ave. Enjoy the sunrise from the 30' oceanfront deck. Completely remodeled in 2001 this oceanfront cottage features 3/2 upstairs and 1/1 down with a private entrance. Residential Elevator, Central vacuum, New roof and HVAC replaced in 2010. Architectural plan included to add additional floor. Owner’s lot across the street is available for $178,000. NEW PRICE! $699,000

OCEAN PLACE AT SUMMER BEACH

Located on the south side of The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island. These wonderful condominiums offer the per- fect get-away. Competitive pricing, fabulous floor plans, beautiful views, as well as rental potential have made Ocean Place a “must have” for potential owner-investors. These units start at $529,000 and are direct oceanfront.

403 GEORGIA AVE WALK TO THE BEACH from this open floor plan, 3 BR/ 2 BA home in Ocean Cay. This open floor plan home features vaulted ceilings and a gas fireplace.

The spacious kitchen boasts with an island, stainless steel appliance and eat-in breakfast area. Back porch area is enclosed and air conditioned. $385,000

Rent a beautiful Ocean Place unit.

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LINKSIDE VILLAS This Linkside Villa townhome has an ideal location in Amelia Island Plantation, close to the beach and amenities, and is perfect for either full-time or part-time residents. From the spacious living area with fireplace and vaulted ceilings, comfortable screened in deck area and master bedroom, you will enjoy beautiful views of the golf course, lake and community pool. Offered at $550,000.

u Short sale means the lender is accepting less than the total amount due.

Barbara White® REALTOR

Mobile: (904) 310-5090 Barbara.White@ChaplinWilliams.com

u Sellers who are not delinquent might qualify for a short sale. u Some banks will pay sellers a relocation incentive and some programs offer special incentives. nm

Please contact us for a free consultation to discuss your options.

HECKSCHER DRIVE Panoramic ocean and river views! Move in ready, 3,000 plus square foot home on the St. John’s River. Custom appoinments throughout include travertine floors, chef’s kitchen with granite, stainless commercial grade appliances and center island, a generous owner suite and bath with fireplace, outdoor deck, screened porch, and dock with boat lift. A four car garage and Generac generator make this home a must see. Offered at $799,000.

Susan Gibson ® REALTOR 20 South 4th Street Fernandina Beach, FL 32034 (904) 432-7343 (904) 339-9616 fax

Mobile: (904) 556-8471 Susan@ChaplinWilliams.com Prudential Chaplin Williams Realty 5472 First Coast Hwy, Ste. 1, Amelia Island

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“Striving to be the best... when only the best will do!”

Call Anne Today ~ 904.583.0734 www.annebarbanel.com John T. Ferreira & Son, Inc.

Elizabeth Rawson Broker (904) 710-5884

Robin Rawls GRI Realtor (904) 261-6651

500 Centre Street • Amelia Island

86192 REMSENBURG DRIVE

Atlantic Properties International www.AtlanticPropertiesAmelia.com

Beautiful home built by Beazer w/spectacular views of golf course. Perfect for entertaining. Gourmet kitchen with upgrades galore. MBR on ground floor overlooking golf course. 2nd story includes 3 bedrooms, 2 baths & large open family room. Oversized gas heated pool & spa, fenced back yard, built in security system. In wall surround sound system. Freshly painted inside & out. This desirable community has a community pool, great golf course, playgrounds & tennis. MLS#62372 $429,000

2810 LAGUNA DRIVE

2879 Landyn’s Circle In gated community close to the beach. Beautiful 4 BR/3.5 BA home with heated pool and spa. Over 3,390 sq. ft., master suite on ground ¾oor, granite and tile throughout. Owner will sell furnished. MLS #62289 $479,900. Call Elizabeth A. Rawson at (904) 710-5884 or email elizabethproperties@gmail.com.

You will be welcomed by this 4BR/2BA bright and open floor plan home in Ocean View Estates, just steps from the sandy beaches. Perfect home for entertaining family and friends in style, inside and out on your screened lanai overlooking your pool and lake. Kitchen with breakfast nook, tile in all living areas, plantation shutters, fireplace and built-in cabinetry in great room, trey ceiling in master. New Roof May 2014. This Home will not disappoint you. MLS#62852 $415,000

96195 OYSTER BAY DRIVE B161 Amelia Surf & Racquet Club Beautiful Ocean views from this 6th ¾oor corner unit. Owner has totally renovated with new kitchen and bathrooms, granite and tile throughout. Stainless steel appliances, price includes all furnishings.

This unit is income producing with short-term rentals. $394,000 MLS#62050. Call Elizabeth A. Rawson at (904) 710-5884 or email elizabethproperties@gmail.com.

Now offering rentals through Destination Amelia. For more information, contact Ryan Deems at ryan@destinationamelia.com or 904-206-9425.

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Stunning custom built OYSTER BAY home with no details overlooked.

Kitchen includes keeping room w/fireplace & breakfast nook, with upgrades galore. The great room opens to a 2-level screened porch w/ summer kitchen. 1st floor consistes of master w/separate sitting area, plus 2 other bedrooms & baths. 2nd floor has a guest room & bath & bonus/game room. Paver drive & walk-ways, 3-car garage, central vac, 3 heat pumps.

Located in gated, yacht club community. MLS#61612 $532,000

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periods of time, he and his daughter maintained a close and loving relationship. “We used to go to the circus when I was little. We’d watch them unload the animals and set up the tents, and then see the circus,” says Torchia.

“We moved around a lot because he was in the service. But travel and history were his passions. We even lived in a Howard Johnson motel in the Washington, D.C. area for three months. My father would come home every day at 3 p.m., and we would tour the city. There was not one monument, park, or museum that we did not see.”

The world has changed greatly in 100 years, according to McNutt. “The Victrola used to be a cylinder, before the flat phonograph record was invented.

Back in those days, telephones didn’t work very well and not everyone had one,” says McNutt. “The first time I heard a radio was over the phone. I held the phone to my ear to hear it. Now we have cell phones. Everything is so different now.”

McNutt is pleased to be living on Amelia Island, close to his daughter and her husband. He is a resident at Savannah Grand. “We have dinner together every Sunday,” says Torchia. “That’s what we’ll be doing this Father’s Day, eating dinner and talking about the old times.”

When asked about his most memorable moments in life, McNutt has a quick answer. “Being a father,” he says. “That was always the best thing.”

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backyard adventure

chasing

FIREFLIES

Kayak Amelia offers a variety of great kayak trips, as well as stand-up paddle lessons, bike or Segway tours, and a little twilight magic.

BY KAREN MILLER • PHOTO BY SHERRY GARBARINI

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little bit of magic happens every time we go out into nature, and Kayak Amelia’s Firefly Tour is a perfect example of that. For only four weeks of the year each spring, there is a special place where fireflies cover the forest floor on Fort George Island. Pair that with a sunset kayak trip, and it’s a backyard adventure of a lifetime.

We all remember those long, lazy summer nights when our parents let us stay out after dark, and the miracle of seeing fireflies light up the night. It all comes back on this tour, one of the best that Kayak Amelia has to offer. The paddle begins at the Ribault Club on Fort George Island, and, if you have a chance to get there early, be sure to check out the visitors center and museum. My friend Sherry and I rented a tandem kayak so we could paddle together, and the friendly folks at Kayak Amelia supplied us with everything we needed for our adventure. There were about 20 people on the trip, of all ages and abilities, folks from all over the country who visit our island paradise.

We began at 6 p.m. with a short kayak lesson, and then paddled across the Fort George inlet, where we landed on a patch of shore and got out of our kayaks to explore the beach.

This paddle is not difficult, but we felt like we were getting a good workout. The evening was beautiful, and Sherry took lots of photos along the way and at the beach. Our guide, Chris, is gregarious and interesting, filling us in on the wildlife of the area and the tides. As the sun begins to set, we paddle back,

taking a slightly different route, and, just as we come ashore, we witness a beautiful sunset.

Chris and his crew then packed up the kayaks, and we all met on the gravel road near the Ribault Club, where it was getting quite dark and the fireflies began twinkling. There is a special time between day and night when darkness falls over the forest like a blanket. There is a stillness and quietness that happens, and I suggest if you go on this tour, you should keep as quiet as you can to watch the magic of the nightfall and the fireflies. Along with our twinkling friends, we heard whippoorwills and other night birds, a symphonic accompaniment to our evening performance.

There were thousands of fireflies floating in the air, and if you are very quiet and turn off your phone (to avoid confusing the lighting bugs with the light) they will blink synchronistically in the most remarkable display you have ever seen. “This is the closest we come to magic,” say the folks at Kayak Amelia, and I agree with them.

What a beautiful way to end a day, with a sunset paddle and a firefly hike! Kayak Amelia also offers lots of other imaginative tours including a full moon paddle, marsh paddle, stand up paddleboard lessons, yoga, bike or Segway tours, and much more for people of all ages and abilities. For more information or to reserve a tour, call Kayak Amelia at (904) 251-0016 or visit their web site at www.kayakamelia.com.

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You know how precious time is — those special moments with the ones you love. But do you know the importance of time and state-of-the-art expertise when it comes to stroke? Would you recognize the symptoms and know what to do?

Time lost is brain lost. And new, advanced treatments, when received in time, can mean the difference between devastating loss and life as you imagined.

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That’s changing health care for good.

Time is brain.

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