Amelia Islander - July 2016

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ISLANDER JULY 2016

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Coordinates for the Extraordinary 30° 39.929 30 3 N - 81° 81 30.325 W

• Gated Waterfront Community • Yacht Club • Marina • Panoramic river & marsh views • Beautiful natural setting • Easy access to Intracoastal Waterway & Atlantic Ocean • Located in historic Fernandina, FL

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July brings our annual

ISLANDER

“Fun in the Summer Sun” guide, which

Philip Kelly Deana Basile Kelly Publishers and Editors

highlights some of

Tom Barrett Art Director

the exciting activities available around the

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island during the summer season.

Contributing Writers Dickie Anderson, Theresa Duncan, Jim Ewing, Kate Harris, Karen Miller, Betty Morrell, Julie Simmons

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Each year, the July issue brings our annual “Fun in the Summer Sun” guide, in which we highlight some of the varied and exciting activities that are available on and around the island during our beautiful summer season. Putting together this issue always makes it difficult for us to remain stretched out on our beach chairs (or the couch) because we are reminded once more of all the fun things to do around Amelia Island, which our summer visitors are enjoying, and we want to get in on the fun, too!

We don’t like to admit it, but for a large chunk of the year, as we grapple with the responsibilities of work, family, church, children’s activities, and so forth, we sometimes forget that we live with a beautiful, unspoiled Atlantic beach on one side of us and the lovely Amelia River, with its intriguing and ever-changing marsh ecosystem, on the other.

That’s why we always commit in the warm summer months to getting out on the water in some fashion. We can all hardly wait to throw aside the routine of the other three seasons and start kayaking, surfing, fishing, cruising, any good reason to inject something out of the ordinary into our lives. We’re ready to take a river cruise, enjoy a sailing trip from the marina, jump into a kayak—it doesn’t matter how we do it, we just want to be on the water! That’s our summer homework. Of course, if you prefer keeping your feet planted firmly on the ground, there’s still plenty of fun things to do. Jump on a Segway, bike off the south end of the island, saddle up for some equestrian fun, or grab your tennis racquet or golf clubs. There are a lot of very good reasons that people come from all over the Southeast to enjoy our island paradise in the summer, so enjoy—whether you live here or you’re here for a much-needed beach vacation.

Of course, we don’t want you to get so busy chasing new adventures that you forget to enjoy a quiet walk on the beach or find a good book to read. And while you’re kicking back, we hope you’ll enjoy the rest of this month’s Islander, which includes an article on the new Gills Club for young girls interested in sharks and marine science; a feature on a fourth-generation Fernandina family that returned from Alaska to begin a new adventure here; another one of the “Great Homes of Fernandina” with Dickie Anderson; a “Backyard Adventure” on backwater fishing with Terry Lacoss; an “Eating Scene” review of The Crab Trap; and much more.

Contributing Photographers William Raser, Elizabeth Wilkes, David Burghardt, Pam Bell, Sherry Garbarini, Stephan Leimberg

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Unsolicited manuscripts, photographs or other artwork cannot be returned unless accompanied by a self-addressed stamped envelope. No responsibility is assumed for unsolicited materials. The cover and the magazine’s contents are fully protected and

See you around the island!

may not be reproduced without the written permission of the publisher. The Amelia Islander is distributed free of charge on and around Amelia Island. Back issues may be purchased from the publisher for $2.00 each plus postage.

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11 Cover Story THE 2016 AMELIA ISLANDER “FUN IN THE SUMMER SUN” GUIDE

Whether you’re headed to the beach or looking for adventure by boat, bike, or parachute, our annual “Fun in the Summer Sun” guide is a great way to find fun things to do for the whole family this summer on and around Amelia Island!

35 Smart About Sharks Sparked by a young girl’s interest, a local Gills Club chapter at Fernandina Beach Christian Academy encourages girls to explore the science of sharks.

43 An Amelia Adventure

49 Great Homes of Fernandina

A fourth-generation Fernandina family, Thomas and Catherine Oliver returned from an adventure in Alaska to begin a new adventure on Amelia Island.

One of the last antebellum houses in Fernandina Beach, the MerrickSimmons House was home to Chloe Merrick, who assisted freed slaves after the Civil War.

76 Backyard Adventure On a beautiful morning, Dickie Anderson enjoyed backwater fishing on the river with Terry Lacoss of Amelia Angler and the Amelia Island Charter Boat Association.

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ABOUT THE COVER

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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 As the humidity rises, hardy hyssops and hydrangeas offer intoxicating fragrance and dazzling color to your summer landscape.

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Island Home With a full-time residence in Dallas, Emily and Tom Roberts were looking for the perfect beach house getaway for their family, and they found it on Amelia Island.

60 Cover design by Tom Barrett.

Eating Scene With homemade smoked fish dip, Apalachicola oysters, and delicious shrimp served any way you like, The Crab Trap has been a local favorite for over 35 years.

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Open House Premium real estate offerings on and around Amelia Island

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Amelia Islander Magazine

Fun in the Summer Sun

GUIDE

2016

BY KAREN MILLER

At long last, summer is here! School is out, vacations have begun, and the endless stream of various committee meetings has dwindled away until the fall. Here on Amelia Island, lots of local businesses have a myriad of activities geared specifically to those of us who love to summer here. No matter what your interests are, you can always find something new and exciting to occupy these long, warm, and beautiful summer days.

At this time of the year, many of us secretly hope that our lawnmowers will break down. It’s time of the year when we turn off the television, put away our computers, and head out to the beach, the golf course, and our award-winning state parks. When most of Florida is suffering with summer’s high temperatures, Amelia Island is the place where even Southerners seek respite from the heat. Children are building sandcastles, and colorful beach umbrellas brighten the shoreline. It is July, one of our favorite times of the year!

LIFE IS BETTER ON A BOAT For a relaxing excursion with family and friends, come aboard Amelia River Cruises (904-261-9972) for an inspiring experience that takes you along salt marshes, wilderness beaches, and historic river banks. Get a glimpse of dolphins, sea turtles, manatees, egrets, spoonbills, and ospreys all professionally narrated by local history and nature experts.

Amelia Boat Club (904-572-3216) provides a variety of boats, gear, and boating accessories so that its members

can maximize their time on the water. In addition, they also rent boats and waverunners to non-members. Select a boat from their fleet and leave your cares on shore! Or, be the captain of your own adventure on a jet ski tour of Amelia and Cumberland Island waters with Flying Fish Adventures (904-770-4660), which offers eco-tours at the speed of fun!

Look out for an array of Florida’s wildlife as you speed your way through our local waters. Flying Fish now offers rentals, too (904-310-5999).

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Amelia Island Kayak Excursions (904-557-5307) is a family owned and operated kayaking business offering a variety of guided eco-tours to help you get off the beaten path while exploring the scenic waterways on and near Amelia Island.

They offer tours of all experience levels for families or groups.

Have you considered trying your hand at sailing? Whether you want to learn how to sail or just enjoy some relaxing time on the water with family and friends, Windward Sailing (904-327-3265) makes it fun and easy with sailing excursions, overnight trips, and sailing lessons. Or if angling is your passion, join Captain Terry Lacoss at Amelia Angler (904-261-2870) for the best in sport fishing, boating, sailing, and sightseeing opportunities, for groups, families, and even hardcore “big game” anglers.

THE PATH LESS TRAVELED John Muir once said, “Of the many paths you take in life, make sure that a few of them are dirt.” Here on Amelia Island, our favorite paths are paved with sand, and our local beach parks provide people of all ages access to a spectacular shoreline

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Backwater Adventure Amelia Island (904-753-7631) offers one of the most unique boat tours you will ever experience.

You get to drive your very own Craigcat boat, which is very safe and easy to operate. It’s one the best ways to explore Amelia and Cumberland Islands’ wildlife and sea life. And if you love the outdoors, Amelia Adventures (904-500-8687) provides kayaking tours that are a great way to explore the rivers and marshes of Coastal Georgia and Florida. No matter what your age or paddling skills, Amelia Adventures will provide you with a safe and exhilarating outdoor adventure!

Have you thought about learning SUP? If so, Amelia Island Paddle Surf Company (904-479-5SUP) provides lessons, rentals, and eco-tours. It opens doors to a wide variety of paddling experiences from flat water to epic waves, and is considered one of the best and most refreshing ways to stay fit. Kayak Amelia (904-251-0016) is the official concessionaire in Talbot Islands State Parks, offering guided kayak, SUP and Segway ecotours, as well as kayak, stand up paddleboard (SUP) and bike rentals, SUP instruction, SUP yoga, and a summer kid’s camp. Kayak Amelia wants you to get outdoors this summer!

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The road to adventure is seldom paved, and neither are the local maritime forests, state parks, and green spaces located in and around Amelia Island. Fort Clinch State Park, Pumpkin Creek Preserve State Park, Little and Big Talbot Island State Parks, Fort George Island Cultural State Park, Yellow Bluff Fort Historic State Park, and George Crady Bridge Fishing Pier State Park all provide a remarkable wilderness experience, offering hiking biking, fishing, camping, picnicking, bird watching, and beach combing for the whole family.

Only a short day trip from Amelia Island, the Okeefenokee National Wildlife Refuge is one of the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most unspoiled, fascinating, and precious black water wilderness swamp in North America. Okeefenokee Adventures (866-843-7926) will help you explore this wilderness are with boat tours, naturalist walks, fishing opportunities, and even overnight camping trip. During the summer, alligators are out in full force basking on the flats and on the canal banks soaking up the sun. The prairies are filled with fragrant white water lilies, yellow and purple bladderwort, pitcher plants, sundew, grass pink, and ladies hatpins. Visit early in the day to avoid the heat!

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PHOTO CREDITS CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: COURTESY GOLDEN ISLES RIDING ACADEMY; KAREN MILLER; COURTESY OKEFENOKEE ADVENTURES; LYNNE TAYLOR; COURTESY KAYAK AMELIA

and the crashing waves of the Atlantic Ocean. But there are lots of other paths you can take throughout the island, too.

Egans Creek Greenway, with its grass-covered paths, serve as a network of trails that are suitable for walking and bicycling, and its environment exhibits a variety of natural wildlife and vegetation. Local wildlife, such as alligators, snakes, bobcats, and many birds, may be enjoyed from a distance.

Friends of the Amelia Island Trail have completed a bike path that covers over seven miles, between Peters Point County Park to the south end of the George Crady Bridge Fishing Pier State Park, where it connects to Big Talbot Island. The trail takes advantage of the tree canopy alongside A1A so that much of the trail is shaded and shielded from the wind. A map of the trail can be found at www.ameliaislandtrail.org.

Golden Isles Riding Academy (912-506-3325) is a family-oriented premier equestrian center, conveniently located off Highway 82 in Brunswick, Georgia, on 50 beautiful acres.

A short drive from Amelia Island, Golden Isles provides a safe and fun environment for horse lovers of all ages, which includes lessons, trail rides, and instruction for seasoned show riders.

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A BIRD’S EYE VIEW Are you looking for an exhilarating Florida flying adventure experience? Hang Glide USA (877-WEDOFLY) provides motorized hang gliding flights for the first-time pilot as well as those with experience, and they cater to both thrill-seekers and the not-so-thrilled alike. Your power hang gliding experience will have you soaring over the beauty and wonder of Amelia Island, Cumberland Island, and the colorful green marshes on Fernandina Beach with a birds-eye view few ever experience.

Are you ready to feel the excitement of skydiving at 120 miles per hour? Skydive Amelia Island (904-718-4648) can provide you with a tandem skydiving experience that deposits you two miles high in the sky! During your skydive you will see miles of beach views, along with the splendor of North Florida, and your instructor will even provide you with a video of your jump.

SEEING GREEN Florida visitors and residents love their golf, and Amelia Island’s fairways and greens are close to the beach, meandering

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Nature lovers will want to visit Amelia Island Nature Center (904-261-6161) and join one of their naturalists on a bike, Segway, or kayak tour, discovering birds, plants and wildlife. Stop by the fully stocked retail shop, complete with top-of-the-line binoculars and field guides, to fulfill all your exploring needs. And be sure to visit their local rescued critters.

The City of Fernandina Beach operates two recreation centers —Atlantic Recreation Center (904-310-3350) and Martin Luther King, Jr. Recreation Center (904-310-3358)—offering aquatics, fitness, and other family activities. The McArthur Family YMCA (904- 261-1080) provides swim lessons, youth and adult sports, summer specialty camps, and personal training so you and your family will stay fit and busy this summer.

Go Yoga Amelia Island (904- 335-0539) offers daily yoga classes, workshops, teacher training, private instruction, beachside yoga, bachelorette and family reunion yoga, corporate seminars, and even free yoga to connected and wounded warriors. Yoga is for everyone of all ages and abilities—it’s a noncompetitive mindful practice, and poses can be modified to meet each person’s individual needs.

Open 7 Days a Week

Wallace Pierson Travel is proud to announce our upcoming personally hosted group departures: Richly historic narrated sightseeing boat tours and sunset cruises.

Reservations recommended.

Nature / History Tours 10:00am Shrimping Eco Tour (Th, F, Sa) 10:30am Cumberland Island Tour 2:30pm Beach Creek Tour Sunset Cruises 7:00pm Adult BYOB Cruise (Th, F, Sa) 7:30pm Family Friendly Cruise Available for private charters & special events.

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Beaches

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Tour America’s Canyonlands on a Tauck Tour with Debbie, October 2016 Cruise on the Silversea Discoverer from Singapore to Phuket with Ange & Angela, Nov 2016 Kenya and Tanzania with Ange on Micato’s Stanley Wings Safari, March 2017 Experience an AmaWaterways River Cruise up the Mekong River through Vietnam and Cambodia with Paul & Sheri, March 2017 Explore the Canadian Rockies with Rocky Mountaineer and Paul & Sheri, Fall 2017 What are the benefits of joining one of our groups? · Receive group pricing or added value amenities · Share your adventure with other like-minded travelers on our hand hand-picked picked itineraries · Our onboard host will heighten the experience while providing another nother layer of service and support

Contact your advisor for additional group opportunities or 5914 information at info@wallacepierson.com or call 904.261.5914

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For the young and the young at heart, Island Falls Adventure Golf (904-261-7881) is Amelia Island’s best miniature golf course with 18 (and a half) inventive and beautiful holes, surrounded by water falls, bridges and tunnels, with music throughout the course from their outdoor sound system.

LEISURELY PURSUITS After you’ve spent all day having fun in the summer sun, perhaps it’s time to enjoy a little art, music, theatre, or dining. Many of the local pubs and restaurants have live music, featuring some of the best local bands around. And if you love live theater, Amelia Community Theatre (904-261-6749) presents local talent in new and familiar plays, celebrating its 35th year as Amelia Island’s premier theater.

Located throughout the island you’ll find many beautiful galleries and antique shops. Check out the Amelia Islander Magazine’s Galleries & Antiques page for a list of the area’s finest local paintings, sculpture, jewelry, textile designs, plus antiques, collectibles, and furniture. The Island Art Association (904-261-7020) also offers summer classes, open studio hours,

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through unique coastal maritime hammocks. The Fernandina Beach Golf Club (904-310-3175) is conveniently located, featuring 27 holes, a full service restaurant, clubhouse, and is one of the most popular municipal golf courses in Florida. The Golf Club of North Hampton (904-548-0000) is carved into the natural surroundings and framed by spring-fed lakes lined with coquina boulders and the wild grass and rolling dunes capture the feel of a Scottish links-style course. It’s a challenging Arnold Palmer signature course that’s enjoyable for persons of all skill levels.

Omni Amelia Island Plantation Resort Golf (904-2775907) provides the golfer with exhilarating views and intriguing play. The Omni offers a first-class golf experience for members and guests, with three championship courses including Oak Marsh, Ocean Links, and Long Point. The Amelia River Golf Club (904-491-8500), known for its smooth TifEagle greens, manicured fairways, and challenging pin positions, is one of the most interesting courses in North Florida. Whether a true beginner or a single digit handicapper, Amelia River’s par 72 course is a challenge for golfers of all skill levels.

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A family-friendly, surf inspired pizza joint and retail shop serving fresh ingredients on hand-tossed dough.

Our party packages offer the perfect blend of fun and adventure. We offer a variety of options and enhancements to help you create a unique celebration. Choose from mini golf, a bounce house, an animal encounter, archery and more!

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AMERICAN BEACH WELCOMES HIGHWAYMEN ARTIST JAMES GIBSON On May 28, the American Beach Museum, as part of its “Conversation Series,” hosted Highwaymen artist James Gibson. A landscape painter whose work has been displayed in the Florida Supreme Court and recognized by the Florida Artists Hall of Fame, Gibson is one of the most active Highwayman painters, and perhaps the most successful. Gibson’s program featured the history of the Highwaymen artists, his own artistic journey, and the Florida’s unique legacy through his skill as a talented storyteller.

The Highwaymen artists are a group of 26 African American landscape artists in Florida. Self-taught and selfmentoring, they created a body of work of over 200,000 paintings from the mid1950s through the 1980s. The artists used oil-based paints and painted on Upson board (a roof sheeting product), and then framed the artwork with crown molding. They sold the artwork door-todoor or out of their car trunks, mostly along A1A and U.S. 1 on Florida’s east coast from Daytona Beach to Miami.

The American Beach Conversation Series also included a special tribute to the late Bill Jennings and the unveiling of an original work of art by Highwaymen artist Alfred Hair, donated in his honor by the Orlando International Airport.

Osprey Village, the Amelia Island retirement community, recently awarded $3,750 in scholarship prizes to four winners of their Silver Pen Writing Competition.

Members of the retirement community consisting of retired business professionals, educators, and community leaders chose the winners. The 2016 winners are Palmer Alvarez, First Place, ($1,500) Amelia Beasley, Second Place, ($1,000) Renee Cacciapouti, Third Place, ($750) and Chloe Meierdierck, Fourth Place ($500).

“Our members eagerly anticipate The Silver Pen each year,” says Osprey Village’s Executive Director Dana Sargent. “The curated essay topic connects them to high school students in a way that builds mutual understanding and respect.

We look forward to continuing to offer The Silver Pen in the coming years.” The scholarship program is open to high school seniors who live within 30 miles of the retirement community. Osprey Village started The Silver Pen Writing Competition in 2012 as a way to give back to the local community. The competition’s goal is to help students consider viewpoints of multiple generations through writing on topics relating to older and younger generations.

ISLAND CHAMBER SINGERS TO PERFORM AT CARNEGIE HALL Distinguished Concerts International New York City (DCINY) have recently announced that Dr. Jane Lindberg and the Island Chamber Singers have been invited to participate in a performance of Francis Poulenc’s “Gloria” at Carnegie Hall on Sunday, February 19, 2017. The musicians will join with other choristers to form the Distinguished Concerts Singers International. Dr. Erin Freeman will serve as conductor of the performance and clinician for the residency.

Dr. Jonathan Griffith, artistic director and principal conductor for the DCINY states, “The Island Chamber Singers received this invitation because of the quality and high level of musicianship demonstrated by the dingers, as well as the exceptional quality of their audition recording.”

COURTESY ISLAND CHAMBER SINGERS “We are very excited and cannot believe that we were invited to join with other singers to perform this wonderful work by Francis Poulenc,” says Lindberg. “We have 41 singers going, and 40 friends and family of ICS members. It never dawned on me when we started in 2004 that we would ever be in a position to receive an invitation to sing at Carnegie Hall. We have grown musically and that is the exciting part!” For tickets, call (212) 707-8566, email BoxOffice@DCINY.org, or visit their website at www.DCINY.org.

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he Pickers Market is located at the corner of North 2nd Street and Alachua Street in downtown Fernandina Beach. It is over 5,000 square feet of pure excitement! With over 50 dealers and consigners, you’re sure to find something you just can’t live without.

It’s fun to walk around the store, looking at things you might have had as a child, or items your mother used to cook with, or things you’ve never seen before. When you walk into the shop, you are greeted by a beautiful old bar and a smiling face from one of the vendors working that day, along with complementary coffee, lemonade, and a plate of cookies.

The Pickers Market opened on September 15, 2011, and it has continued to grow every year. Owner Nancy Rosenberg believes the store’s success is due to having the best dealers in the area. “They come from all over Florida and as far away as Atlanta, “says Nancy. “I’m proud of our shop and our vendors, and the word on the street is that The Pickers Market has the best prices on the island. We get compliments from people every day.” The Pickers Market

offers art and antiques, plus vintage finds and collectables in all styles, such as country French, shabby chic, industrial, farmhouse, primitive, architectural, beach, nautical, and wrought iron. And be sure to check out The Pickers Market outdoor area that’s devoted to all things garden and patio.

“Every day you can find one of our awesome team members, all of whom are also vendors, behind the register, walking the sales floor, helping customers and their fellow dealers too,” says Nancy. “Rhonda Baine, one of our dealers, is responsible for our Facebook page. It’s so successful that we use it as our website.”

Whatever you might be shopping for at The Pickers Market—furniture, gifts, or collectibles—you will find all of those things, along with much more.

For more information, call (904) 4327048. “Like” their Facebook page and receive updates on their newest items. As they say at The Pickers Market, “See ya next time!” For more information, call (904) 432-7048 or visit their website at www.thepickersmarket.com.

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JW FRAME GALLERY 1875-B South 14th Street • 310-6610 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 OAK TREE GALLERY 432 South 8th Street • 316-4888 THE PICKERS MARKET 201 Alachua Street • 432-7048 PLANTATION ARTISTS’ GUILD & GALLERY 94 Amelia Village Circle • 432-1750 THE PLANTATION SHOP 4828 First Coast Hwy • 261-2030 SWAMP ART, TOO 505 South 9th Street • (904) 321-3404 TRAILER PARK COLLECTIBLES 702 Centre Street • 491-4461

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ony Jones has always loved being on the water. He was introduced to sailing when he was a youngster, while visiting his grandparents who lived on a lake. His devotion to boating and fishing eventually prompted him to buy his first sailboat as a young adult. But it wasn’t until 2005 that he and his wife, Cindy, purchased their own sailing business, Windward Sailing.

Windward has a long history in Fernandina Beach. The original business, called Sail Amelia, was opened by Ted Waas in 1988. With a sailing legacy of nearly 30 years, Jones and Windward Sailing are a perfect fit. “The thing I love most about this business is introducing people to sailing,” says Tony. “The tranquility of being on the ocean without a motor running is like nothing else. While sailing, you can even hear dolphins moving through the water. It’s amazing. And if you want to learn to sail, the American Sailing Association has awarded Windward Sailing its ‘Outstanding School of the Year’ Award.”

Windward Sailing offers sailing lessons, certification training, private charters, day trips, sunset cruises, and overnight trips. “The sailing here is outstanding all year long,” says Jones. “On the beautiful waterways of Fernandina Beach, Cumberland Island, and the Atlantic Ocean, you’ll make wonderful memories on the water. Whether you want to learn to sail or just enjoy a relaxing time on the water with family and friends, Windward Sailing makes it fun and easy!” For more information, call (904) 327-3265 or visit www.windwardsailing.com.

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L to R: Dr. John McClane, Dr. Tony Stubits, and J. Russell Stackhouse, M.D.

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hen Dr. John McClane, Jr. opened his optometry practice in 1948, little did he know he was creating a family business that would continue nearly 70 years. In 1957, Dr. McClane built the office at its present location at 6 South 14th Street, and an adjoining home was built in 1964. In 1979, his son, Dr. John McClane III, joined the practice, followed by his nephews, Drs. Steve and Tony Stubits. “The home was turned into the office that is now Coastal Vision Center in 1987,” says Dr. Tony Stubits. “The building was expanded, and today we have 5,700 square feet with five examination rooms, ten employees, three doctors, and a full optical shop.”

After a merger with Southeast Eye Associates in 2011 and the addition of J. Russell Stackhouse, M.D. in 2014, Coastal Vision Center now offers complete eye care, from eyeglass frame repair to the latest in laser-assisted cataract surgery and LASIK procedures. “We stay current with the latest equipment and techniques,” says Dr. Stubits. “Eyes are complicated and interesting organs. When we examine the eyes, we can find medical issues that a patient may not be aware of, like diabetes, which can cause blindness.”

“We are committed to educating our patients and providing personalized eye care services,” says Dr. Stubits. “Our patients are like family to us—some of them have been coming here for 40 years. When we help them improve their vision, we improve the quality of their lives.” For more information, call (904)261-5741 or visit www.coastalvisioncenter.com.

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nationwide initiative that seeks to even-year-old Ella Vacirca, engage girls ages 13 and younger and daughter of Amelia Island residents provide them with the tools to learn Suzanne and Frank Vacirca, discovered about sharks, foster positive attitudes a passion for sharks last summer when toward sharks, and jump-start girls’ she visited Cape Cod and her uncle interests in science, technology, bought her a stuffed shark and a engineering, and math (STEM). membership to the Gills Club.

“Girls have historically received “We talked about the shark less encouragement to pursue courses attacks that had occurred in Florida,” of study in the sciences,” explains says Suzanne, “and her Uncle Joseph Cynthia Wigren, who co-founded the wanted to help Ella find excitement Ella Vacirca (white shirt) and her fellow Gills Club Atlantic White Shark Conservancy around this fascinating species rather members learn about the tools used in shark research. and the Gills Club in Massachusetts. than fear.” Little did Suzanne know “I met young girls who were being told by other kids that, that six short months later, she and Ella would start their very ‘only boys like sharks’ and being discouraged from following own girls’ shark club—a local Gills Club chapter—at Ella’s their passion. I realized that if your only experience with shark school, Fernandina Beach Christian Academy (FBCA). research/conservation is Shark Week—like it is for most kids “Smart About Sharks” is the motto of the Gills Club, a 35 AMELIA ISLANDER MAGAZINE • JULY 2016

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Raleigh Simmons and Madeline Trossen explore their new STEM kits courtesy of OCEARCH.

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I wanted to find a way to connect the two groups, and so the Gills Club was born!”

Ella loved her Gills Club monthly newsletters so much that she begged her mom to start a Gills Club on Amelia Island. “We had our first Gills Club meeting in January this year,” Suzanne smiles. “It’s so neat to see how many girls express their love for the ocean and engage in Gills Club. Even those who were hesitant at first are eager to share something new they learned about sharks!”

Last school year, the FBCA chapter hosted meetings and hip, young marine biologists taught the girls about the many shark species and the latest shark research. “They did such a great job bringing the science to the elementary level without sacrificing any scientific terminology or facts,” says Suzanne.

The group of emerging young scientists found themselves with a special invitation in March when the 126foot M/V OCEARCH vessel made a visit to the Florida’s First Coast to study great white and tiger sharks off the Amelia Island shore. OCEARCH is a recognized world leader in generating critical scientific data related to tracking (telemetry) and biological studies of keystone marine species such as great white sharks, in conjunction with conservation outreach and education at a measurable global scale. Part of this includes STEM education for elementary students, and the FBCA Gills Club hopped on board with the research crew for just this purpose.

“The girls learned the purpose of expeditions and were given a chance at the work,” Suzanne explains. “In under 15 minutes, each team of students captured, on-boarded, and gathered biological samples from a mock-shark, as well as tagged it so it can be tracked using GPS.” Additionally, camera crews from the Discovery Channel’s Shark Week interviewed the students. Stay tuned this summer to see the FBCA Gills Girls!

“The experience was truly fascinating!” says Suzanne. Each student left with her own STEM kit filled with a t-shirt, rubber and stuffed sharks, and a bundle of educational material to teach her family about sharks. Visit www.ocearch.org to learn more about the expeditions and track sharks in real-time off the Amelia Island coast.

“By introducing young girls to STEM-based lessons in shark research, the Gills Club is equipping the next generation of ocean stewards and boosting their chances of entering a career in science,” Cynthia explains. Part of the Gills Club curriculum is inspiring an interest in local conservation. To this end, the FBCA chapter will host an end-of-summer beach clean-up on September 10 from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Seaside Park. All are welcome.

Additionally, FBCA Gills Club invites all young ladies in grades 1-6 who are interested in becoming marine biologists or who just love sharks to join their chapter. Contact mrsvacirca@ hotmail.com more information, and visit www.gillsclub.org to see what’s going on with the national Gills Club.

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On the first Friday of every month Sounds on Centre brings a free music concert series to downtown Fernandina Beach on Centre Street.

Held 6 to 8 p.m. Bring your own chairs and dancing shoes.

Amelia Knitting Group meets the first Wednesday of every month from 2 to 4 p.m. at The Mustard Seed Café. Knit with great company and grab a snack or drink. The group was created by Merle Sauer for anyone who would like to get together and share their love of knitting and sewing. No commitment, attend whenever you have time.

The Amelia Island Museum of History offers a presentation on the third Friday of the month, at 6 p.m., based on a variety of different topics related to the history of the island. Cost is $5 per person (free for members). For more information, call (904) 261-7378, or visit www.ameliamuseum.org.

JULY 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 Shrimp Boil Welcome the weekend every Friday at The Shops of the Omni Amelia Island Plantation from 5 to 9 p.m. Featuring Shrimp Boil, live music, and family activities. For more information call 904-261-6161.

JULY 2, 3 Union Garrison at Fort Clinch State Park Living History Union Garrison with volunteers in Civil War-era attire portraying 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 (904) 277-7274, or visit www. floridastateparks.org/fortclinch.

JULY 4 Old Fashioned Hometown 4th of July Celebrate Independence Day with a free community festival featuring, live music, food, vendors, kids’ activities, and fun. Held at Fernandina Beach’s downtown marina.

Fireworks held at 9:15 p.m. For more information, call (904) 310-3358.

JULY 5, 7, 12, 14, 19, 21, 26, 28, 29 Rumba, Samba, and East Coast Swing Classes Ballroom On Amelia offers Tuesday Rumba classes at 7 p.m., and Samba at 8 p.m. in Studio #4. Tuesday classes are $10 per class or both for $15. Thursday EC Swing classes are at 7 p.m. in Studio #1 and are $10. A Friday Night Dance Party will be held on July 29th from 7:30 to 10 p.m. in Studio #4; $10 cash at the door. No partner necessary or reservation required. For more information, call (904) 624-0886, visit www.ballroomonamelia.com.

JULY 6 Brown Bag Lunch The Amelia Island Museum of History hosts a Brown Bag Lunch presentation the first Wednesday of every month at noon, on a variety of subjects. This program is free and open to the public. For more information, call Gray at (904) 261-7378 ext 102, or gray@ameliamuseum.org.

JULY 6, 13, 20, 27 Community Networking Luncheon Each Wednesday, join other business people at The Journey Church from 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. Bring your own brown bag lunch, network with others, share events, and see a short informational video. For more information call Karen Werling at (904) 556-9549 or email her at karenwerling@teamwerling.com.

JULY 8, 9, 14, 15, 16 The Complete Works of William Shakespeare, Abridged Fast-paced and funny, this comedy with three actors puts a modern spin on Shakespeare’s plays. Held in the Studio Theatre at 209 Cedar St. Performances at 8 p.m., except July 16, performances are at 4 p.m. and 8 p.m. All tickets are $15. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit www.ameliacommunitytheatre.org or call (904) 261-6749.

JULY 9 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. Participating galleries offer a diverse selection of art. For information, call (904) 277-0717, or visit www.ameliaisland.com.

Held in celebration of International Resale Day! Participating stores are Fifi’s Fine Resale, The Pickers Market, Trailer Park Collectibles, New to You Resale Store, Armoires Etc., Buy-Gones, Second Chance, Retail Therapy, What’s In Resale Boutique, and Wiggle Worms. Pick up a punch card from any shop, make the rounds to all 10 stores, and be entered for the Grand Prize Raffle Drawing of a $100 Visa gift card! Each shop will have refreshments and in-store specials.

JULY 18 Acoustic Sessions at Studio 209 Featuring musical director Tom Leon and local and regional musicians. Performance at 7:30 p.m. All tickets $10. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit www.ameliacommunitytheatre.org or call 904) 261-6749.

JULY 21 Writers by the Sea Writers and friends meet the third Thursday of each month at the Amelia Island Museum of History for program and discussion, beginning at 6 p.m. For more information, contact Nadine Vaughan Williams at nvaughanwilliams@gmail. com, or Nancy Blanton at blantonn@msn.com.

JULY 22, 23 School House Rock Live! Jr.

JULY 13 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.

JULY 14 Newcomers Club Coffee The Newcomers Club of Amelia Island hosts its monthly coffee on the 2nd Thursday of the month at 10:30 a.m. Women interested in joining the club who reside in Nassau County (no matter how long they have lived there) are welcome to attend. For further information, contact Alma Cox at (954) 6109548, almacox2@yahoo.com, or visit www. newcomersclubofameliaisland.com.

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JULY 16 Consignment Crawl & Resale Tour

Performed by Amelia Community Theatre’s Broadway Musical Theatre Campers, ages 8-17. Performances at 7 p.m. on July 22, and 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. on July 23. Held on the Main Stage, 207 Cedar St. All tickets $10. For more information call (904) 261-6749 or visit www. ameliacommunitytheatre.org.

JULY 22, 23 Save Me, Dolly Parton This one woman comedy looks at life before and after motherhood. Tickets are $15 adults, $10 students. Performances at 7:30 p.m. at Amelia Musical Playhouse, 1955 Island Walkway. For tickets or information call (904) 277-3455 or visit www.ameliamusicalplayhouse.com.

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A fourth-generation Fernandina family, Thomas and Catherine Oliver returned from an adventure in Alaska to begin a new adventure on Amelia Island.

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“Amelia Island, of course,” said Catherine and Thomas Oliver when they, with their daughters Amelia and Evie, pointed their compass eastward one year ago.

The energetic couple met at the College of Charleston in 1997, where Thomas would spend his weekends surfing and kayaking on the beach in front of Catherine’s home. After graduation, the couple lived in Asheville, North Carolina, where Catherine began her nursing career and Thomas started his marketing and film companies, Oliver Media Services, LLC and Filmmakers, Inc., discovering his passion for film production. In 2009, his film, Green River: On the Down Low, won first place for short films at the Amelia Island Film Festival. Thomas went on to direct, and, in 2010, release his feature film, Raven Fork. The subject of both films? Kayaking!

Thomas’s success in filmmaking caught the eye of mainstream television producers, allowing the family, with their 2- and 4-year-old daughters, to accept an invitation to relocate to Sitka, Alaska in 2011. Thomas was the series producer for Coast Guard Alaska on The Weather Channel. This experience led to a resume full of television film work, including field producer for Animal Planet’s Backcountry Justice, director for Sportsman Channel’s Apex Predator, and wheel house producer of Discovery Channel’s Deadliest Catch.

IIn 2015, the h family f l felt f l the h itch h for f a new adventure. d A wish h to be near family and good schools, coupled with the flexibility of Thomas’s project-based work and Catherine’s career as a registered nurse, the family was headed to Florida. “We are a fourth-generation Fernandina Beach family,” says Thomas. “In the 1950’s, my grandfather, taken with the beauty of Amelia Island, moved his family to the island, and I am blessed to do the same.”

“On June 9, 2015, we left Sitka on a ferry,” Catherine remembers, “but we didn’t make it to Amelia until July 1!” On the way, Amelia and Evie had “their best vacation ever” as they pitched their tent across the country. From Seattle to the Oregon Coast to California’s Redwood Forest, with a stop in Salt Lake City, a visit to Aztec ruins in New Mexico, and a reunion with Catherine’s sister in Telluride, it was a summer of memories.

“When we made it to Amelia, life fell into place.”

“As a family, we believe in Amelia Island,” says Thomas.

“We support local business and want to contribute to a strong and healthy future for our home.” This conviction, paired with a love for the area that they want to share with others, inspired Catherine and Thomas to open Amelia Adventures, a familyowned and -operated boating and nature tour company. With Thomas’ 20-plus years of kayaking and guiding experience with an American Canoe Association level III coastal kayaking continued on page 75.

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ne of few remaining houses in Fernandina Beach’s Historic District built prior to the Civil War, the MerrickSimmons house is a two-and-a-half story house built in the Greek Revival style. It has floor-to-ceiling windows, three large porches with scroll brackets, and two porticos.

Several prominent people have lived in the house. The most prominent was Chloe Merrick. Originally from Syracuse, New York, Merrick worked with Harriet Beecher Stowe and was an agent for the National Freedman’s Association. After the Civil War, eleven hundred freed slaves in Fernandina were badly in need of education and direction. She created a school and, eventually, an orphan’s asylum in the Joseph Finnegan House.

Joseph Finnegan was an attorney, politician, lumber mill operator, slave owner, and railroad builder in Florida, but he is primarily known as the general who commanded the Confederate Army in its victory at the Battle of Oluste.

General Finnegan returned to Fernandina after the war and, like many others, discovered his mansion had been seized by the Freedmen’s Bureau. Merrick utilized the large forty-room house for her orphanage and school. Finnegan eventually was able to recover the house through legal wrangling.

It was bounded by South Eleven and Twelfth streets and

Broome and Calhoun streets, the site of the current Atlantic Elementary School.

Merrick was recognized by John Hay, Abraham Lincoln’s Secretary of State, for her outstanding work. She was described as “a lovely specimen of genuine philanthropy, the lady deserves credit for her self-denying labors.” She married Harrison Reed, who eventually became the eighth Governor of Florida. In 1863, Reed was appointed by President Lincoln to be tax commissioner in Florida, making him responsible for seized Confederate property. While working as Tax Commissioner, Reed traveled to Fernandina Beach on several occasions. He met Chloe Merrick on one visit and became very impressed with her. They were married in 1869 at Merrick’s home in Wilmington, North Carolina. They had one child.

The next owner of the home was John Simmons, who owned the island’s ice plant. Considered a leader in the community along with Effingham Bailey and Louis Hirth, he owned the popular trolley line that ran across the island to the beach.

Like many Victorian-era homes in the Historic District, the property became a rooming house until restored by Buff Gordan and Sally Dickinson. Through their efforts, the house is now recognized on the National Register of Historic Places.

Reprinted with permission from Dickie Anderson’s book, Great Homes of Fernandina. The revised and expanded edition is available at The Book Loft, Books Plus, the Amelia Island Museum of History, and by visiting www.ameliaislander.com.

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he weather is getting a bit sticky, which means that summer is really here. However, there are still beautiful plants which give wonderful color to your overheated gardens. In the last issue, I was writing about the Hyssops, so I will continue on that before I get into a beautiful, new hydrangea.

Sonoran Sunset Anise Hyssop (Agastache cana “Sinning”) is a very pretty plant with an abundance of lavender/rose flowers. This is different from the typical purple-flowered plants of its species.

“Agastache” is Greek for “many flower spikes,” and “cana” describes the plant’s gray foliage, which has a pleasant anise or licorice-like fragrance. Common name of this species includes Mosquito Plant, Texas Hummingbird Mint, and Double Bubble Mint.

The trademark refers to the Sonoran Desert and the lovely sunset purples at end of the day in the plants native to the American Southwest. Aside from resisting drought, Sonoran Sunsets tolerate heat and cold. Put all of these characteristics together and you have a wonderful species that excels in semi-arid climates.

TIP O F T HE M O N T H Prune Incrediball Blush in early spring. If your shrub gets too large, prune to desired height in fall or early spring. Feed plants with a fertilizer high in phosphorus to encourage blooms.

Sonoran Sunset is a full-sun plant that is easy to grow, but requires excellent drainage. With the right conditions, you will be rewarded with the happy buzz of butterflies, hummingbirds, and honey bees. The plant reaches 40 to 48 inches with a spread of 24 inches wide, and its flower color and perfumed foliage are a perfect addition to any garden.

The pleasing herbal-scented spikes have lavender-pink calyces with contrasting orange-pink corollas. This plant is longlived and will look great mixed with other contrasting perennials.

Now to the new hydrangea called Incrediball Blush. This incredibly hardy hydrangea boasts clouds of huge blushing blossoms that will make a big impression in sunny borders and landscapes. Ideal for mass plantings,

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creating a low hedge, or showing off a mixed border, this beauty grows up to five feet tall and blooms reliably even after a rough winter. The bouquet-ready blossoms age to a soft green and are as lovely in the garden as they are in vases.

This plant can be grown in full sun or part shade, but for our area it is best if they get afternoon shade. Incrediball Blush is known as a smooth hydrangea.

It grows four to five feet in height, so plant them five or six feet apart. Moist soils that don’t dry out are best, so avoid hot dry, exposed areas. Mulch to conserve moisture and mitigate hot temperatures.

Powdery mildew can sometimes infect the foliage, especially in humid areas with poor circulation. Treat it with the appropriate fungicide if the problem is serious, and be sure to rake up and destroy all fallen foliage in the fall.

Hydrangeas are at their best in summer and fall, a quiet time for most woody plants, and they are worth having for that reason alone.

If you have any questions, you can email me at bamorrell@aol.com. In the meantime, Happy Gardening!

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Blake Lisenby vacationed at Atlantis on Amelia as a young boy. Today, this lawyer has his own firm in Macon, Georgia— Lisenby and Associates—but he loves Amelia Island so much that he and his partner of 11 years, Shane Rogers, purchased a condominium at Amelia South last year.

“One weekend, we decided to get away, and it had been a long time since we’d been to Amelia,” says Shane. “We stumbled upon the Amelia South condo and reached out to realtor Marcy Mock for a tour.” Before they knew it, the place was theirs, and they were ready to freshen up the dated baby blue and yellow palates of the décor.

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Top: A favorite feature of the living space is the panoramic view of the ocean, which Robyn kept in the forefront of the design. The teak wood dining table is a favorite of all, especially with the whimsical glass chandelier. The glass piece on the table is by local artist Denise Murphy.

Above left: With a commitment to supporting local artists, the owners chose several pieces by photographer Ann Kemp, including the jellyfish shown here.

Above right: Blake enjoys Asian design elements, so Robyn found this handsome credenza for use below the television.

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“I remember the day they came into my shop for the first time,” says Robyn Branch of Robyn Branch Design. “We started talking, and they loved so many pieces in our inventory.” Shane confirms that he and Blake kept seeing the store, and then finally made it in one day. The trio hit it off immediately, and Robyn accepted an invitation to decorate their home in Macon, followed by the Amelia South condo. Most recently, Robyn is decorating the law firm’s new office.

Robyn got to work on ideas for the condo with the budget she was presented. “We talked through email and photographs,” says Shane. Light cabinets were turned to dark cabinets, yellows and blues gave way to grays, purples, and teals, and bathrooms were transformed with LED-lighted mirrors.

“I remember when we saw the finished project for the first time. It was late when we arrived, and Robyn had all

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Robyn was happy to help with Blake and Shane’s commitment to use local resources and artists. “It’s always great to see new Amelia Island residents embrace the community and support local businesses,” she says. “Their new home is full of Ann Kemp’s photography and Denise Murphy glass.” Beside these local favorites, art work was also contributed by Shane’s four daughters, who are already enjoying having a beach house for vacations.

“We usually start Saturday with breakfast at The Pecan Roll Bakery, grab a picnic lunch, and then we’re on the beach the rest of the day,” says Shane.

“We love to fish, look for shark’s teeth, walk on the pier, and just stay by the water.” A favorite touch in the home is

Top: The master suite has an industrial feel with accents of wood and metal. The coastal palette coupled with ribboned sheer window treatments is the perfect pairing for an oceanfront sunrise.

Above: The guest bedroom includes two twin beds with sand-colored bedding, finished with leather headboards. Shane’s daughter’s artwork rests on the bedside table, creating a welcoming space for her visits.

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Top: The second guest bedroom has a colorful and imaginative palette. Matching bedside tables from Robyn Branch Design are paired with a tufted-upholstered white leather headboard for a very retro feeling.

Above left: The spacious porch offers beautiful views of sunrises over the Atlantic Ocean.

Above right: The oceanfront home is appropriately filled with various treasures collected along the shoreline.

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The shark teeth are in a bowl on display, which will soon be filled to overflowing with Shane’s daughters involved in the hunt. One tooth is labeled, “Lindsey’s first tooth,” a memory of fun times on the beach.

“Robyn’s talent of marrying our taste, hobbies, and treasures into the décor of

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he Crab Trap was the first restaurant I visited when I moved to Amelia Island, and it’s still the place I go when I’m craving great local shrimp. I recently invited my friend Jane to join me for lunch at The Crab Trap, and we both agreed that even locals feel like they’re on vacation while dining in one of Fernandina Beach’s most historic restaurants.

The Germano family has owned and operated The Crab Trap for over 36 years, and as we walked through the door, we were greeted by Holly Germano, who started us off with their famous homemade smoked fish dip and crackers.

The fish dip is extraordinarily delicious, well-seasoned, with the perfect amount of smoky flavor. While we were nibbling, The Crab Trap’s master mixologist, Edwin, surprised us with a Peach Mojito and a Mango Passion Daiquiri. The mojito was quite refreshing, bursting with fresh mint. The daiquiri was similar to a smoothie, thick and icy, and beautifully presented with swirls of fruity flavor.

Holly suggested we try a sample platter of some of The Crab Trap’s most popular items, and how could we refuse? I love eating like this – a big plate of seafood shared with my friend. First, we started with shrimp – blackened, fried, grilled, and boiled, served with homemade tartar and cocktail sauces.

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The oysters were succulent. The Crab Trap only uses oysters from Apalachicola. The hushpuppies were sweet and light, and the swai melted in our mouths. It has a flavor similar to catfish.

Here’s a nice thing The Crab Trap does with their seafood platters: they serve the heaping seafood over a bed of rice. The flavors and juices from the seafood seep into the rice, and it’s absolutely scrumptious!

In addition to our seafood platter, Holly served us battered fries, which are decadent morsels of potato-y goodness, and a bowl of shrimp salad, which is made fresh every day. I love The Crab Trap’s shrimp salad, which is creamy and has just the perfect amount of seasoning so as not to overpower the flavor of the shrimp. And for dessert, we shared a tart slice of key lime pie in a graham cracker crust, dressed with whipped cream.

Did you know that The Crab Trap’s happy hour is 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.? That’s a good long time to enjoy their drink specials!

And every Wednesday is Wing Day, featuring jumbo, freshly prepared wings. And although The Crab Trap is known for its amazing seafood, they also offer a selection of steaks, faultlessly prepared, and served with salad, garlic bread, and your choice of a side. The restaurant welcomes folks for private parties, and it’s a favorite place for rehearsal dinners and destination wedding parties. For more information, call (904) 261-4749 or stop in anytime for lunch or dinner!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Young Adult menu available. Happy Hour Sunday - Thursday 5 to 7 pm offering 1/2 price Cocktails and NEW Bar & Lounge Menu, New Martini Flights & delicious Port Flights. Reserve your Whole Alaskan King Crab 48 hours prior to arrival.

6-10 lb. average. All dessert & breads made on premises. Open 7 days a week. Nightly specials!

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

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

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

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

1478 Sadler Rd. Florida House Inn ~ Enjoy Southern cooking at its finest at Leddy’s Porch. Menu includes Southern Salads, Sandwiches, Buttermilk Fried Chicken,

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Collard Greens, and much more. Black Board specials daily. The Florida House Inn is located just off Centre Street in the historic district of Fernandina Beach. The inn is the oldest hotel in the state of Florida and is listed in the National Register of Historic Places. Open for brunch Wednesday – Friday from 11:00am – 2:30pm and Saturday – Sunday 10:00am – 2:30pm. The Mermaid Bar at The Florida House Inn is open Monday – Saturday at 5pm. Daily drink specials and Open Mic every other Thursday night. 22 South Third Street, (904)491-3322. L, $$, F 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) 321-2430. 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 funloving, 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 Orleansinspired 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 available for large groups and parties. Check out our menu online at www.lamancharestaurant.net. Lunch Thurs - Sun 11am-2pm; Dinner Mon - Sun 5-10pm. 2709 Sadler Road. (904) 261-4646. Tue. – Half price sangria; Wed. – Ladies Night – All you can drink sangria with entree purchase; Thu. – Free dessert, Local’s Night at 10% off with proff of residency; Sun. – All you can eat paella, live Spanish guitar music from 6-9pm!

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

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from 10:30am - 3pm. Beer and wine available.

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

(904) 432-8394.

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

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

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

Open 8am - 5:30 pm Monday thru Saturday, we offer breakfast and lunch until 3 pm, serving wine & beer and foods to-go. Breakfast includes bagels, daily muffins, housemade granola, fresh scones, freshpressed fruit and veggie drinks, and fresh coffee.

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

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 just across the street. The extensive menu features delicious seafood, steaks, burgers, wraps and salads. Daily specials include all-you-can-eat wings on Thursdays and $5 Bloody Marys on Sunday. Casual, fun atmosphere.

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

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

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MARSHFRONT ELEGANCE Casual but elegant, spacious yet private, this luxury home is surrounded by nature. The courtyard has a soothing koi pond which provides a warm welcome to this marsh front home. A grand

entry guides you into the living areas featuring beautiful views of the marsh. Perfect for family time and for entertaining, you will find that ideal space for play or relaxation!

For more information on this exceptional property, contact Patti Burch or John Crawford with Amelia Island Plantation Real Estate at 904-277-5980.

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14 Sea Marsh Cove Enjoy the Pink Spoonbill nesting sanctuary across the lagoon from this stunning and luxurious 4 BR/4 BA home that is situated on 1.54 acres overlooking #8 green and fairway of Oak Marsh golf course. $1,299,000

3 Buckthorne Drive Situated near the beach and Racquet Park, this charming 3 BR/2 BA home welcomes you through beautiful leaded glass double doors. Inside the home you will find tile floors, high ceilings and crown molding. $579,000

84 Long Point Drive This is elegant living at its best on the prestigious Long Point Drive. This lovely 3 BR/4 BA home is located on the 6th fairway of the Long Point golf course and has beautiful golf and lagoon views. $995,000

85103 Amagansett Drive This charming 4 BR/3 BA home in North Hampton is a Morrison Windsor III design split floorplan. Includes a large family room featuring a fireplace and opens to the screened lanai with a heated Blue Haven pool. $325,000

31 Marsh Creek Drive Fall in love with this beautifully remodeled 3 BR/3 BA home! Includes many upgrades and French doors extend across the back of the home allowing for serene views of the 14th fairway of Oak Marsh golf course. $695,000

34 Ocean Club Drive This home site on prestigious Ocean Club Drive on Amelia Island Plantation has frontage overlooking the Ocean Links golf course and is just steps away from the beach. Second row lot to the ocean. $880,000

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1517 Piper Dunes Villa Enjoy beautiful views of the ocean, pool and golf course from the huge wrap-around balcony in this 2nd floor oceanfront condo. This spacious 3 BR/3 BA villa will provide luxury living at the beach. $1,050,000

1024 Captain’s Court Villa This 3 BR/3 BA oceanfront condo is just steps from the beach, the Omni Hotel and Conference Center!

Multi-levels with tile floors throughout. Full-size utility room adds additional storage. $779,500

2131 Beach Wood Villa This spacious 3 BR/3.5 BA townhouse condo is located near the beach. Furnished and ready to move into, this townhome has a great view of Red Maple lake and the Ocean Links golf course. $325,000

264 Sandcastles Villa Well-maintained oceanfront 1 BR/1 BA villa with spectacular ocean views! Features a fully-equipped kitchen that is open to the dining and living areas. Granite counter tops in kitchen and bath. $325,000

96006 Brady Point Road Near the cul-de-sac on Brady Point Road, this is a large, marsh front home site. This gated community is located just west of Amelia Island. Nature abounds as well as scenic Intracoastal Waterway views. $299,000

3011 Club Villa Relax and delight in the dramatic sunsets over the marsh from this enchanting villa. On the Oak Marsh Golf Course with incredible views of the marsh, this 2 BR/2.5 BA villa offers a functional and spacious floorplan. $244,000

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Fantastic value on Amelia Island Plantation, this oceanfront villa offers a spacious floorplan, 3 BR, 3 BA, fireplace and covered parking. Inviting sun room is the perfect place to enjoy the sunrise or watch the storms roll in over the Atlantic. Charming galley style kitchen offers efficiency and tremendous counter space.

96005 MONTEGO BAY $369,000 New to the market, this well kept home is located on-island in sought after Islesworth and features 3 BR, 2 BA, and over 2,200 sq ft.

Privacy abounds from the spacious screened porch and lovely landscaped garden area. Hardie plank exterior and is newly painted. Open floorplan and all on one level—this home is a gem!

629 NORTH FLETCHER AVE $350,000 Adorable and pristine beach cottage offers fantastic ocean views. Located in popular North Beach, this home has 2 BR, 1 BA, living, dining, and kitchen area upstairs, original pine flooring, shiplap siding, and large deck overlooking ocean. Downstairs is a large living space, full bath, 1 car garage and bar area.

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95024 BARCLAY PLACE $379,000 Stroll to the beach from this 3 BR, 3.5 BA townhouse in Harrison Cove. Large master suite with renovated shower. Kitchen offers refaced cabinets, SS appliances, granite tops and cozy breakfast nook. Other features include plantation shutters, crown moulding, private screened lanai, fireplace, two-car garage and storage galore!

1826 OCEAN VILLAGE DRIVE $655,000 Former model home with stunning lake view and fresh interior paint, new carpet and bamboo flooring.

Spacious kitchen is perfect for entertaining. Master, on main level, features a spa-like master bath.

Bonus room over garage could be play room for kids, office or media room. Located across from tennis courts and easy walk to beach!

86183 MEADOWFIELD BLUFFS ROAD $499,000 Calling all fishing and boating enthusiasts! This property offers 2 structures located on Lofton Creek and is equipped with a large dock and boat lifts. The original home is a 3 BR, 2.5 BA home and all on one level and guest house has 3 BR and 3.5 BA and was built in 2002. Excellent value for Lofton Creek!

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4 BR home with pool. Fenced-in backyard for privacy. Split floorplan with lots of natural light. Kitchen opens to living and kitchen/ dining area. Covered porch by the screened-in pool. Centrally located on Amelia Island. MLS#69176 $419,500

3 BR Ocean Village home is steps from beach. Living room has built in shelves, fireplace, and French doors to patio overlooking lake. Kitchen with breakfast nook is spacious and open. Each bedroom has own bath. MLS#69683 $619,000

Well-maintained 4 BR home in Meadowfield.

Large covered porch on lake. Lots of natural light. Open floorplan. Kitchen with breakfast bar overlooks family room. Convenient to Jacksonville and Kings Bay. MLS#69688 $239,000

96267 PINEY ISLAND DRIVE

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Remodeled 4 BR/ 4.5 BA home. Outdoor living area with oyster pit and fireplace.

Master downstairs with 2 BRs and BAs upstairs. Guest quarters above detached 3-car garage. Gourmet kitchen, open floorplan. MLS#68136 $1,150,000

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

LOT 9 REGATTA DRIVE Beautiful corner lot ready for your dream home! Located in Summer Beach-Golfside South. Across from The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island and a short walk to beach. Nestled between the 8th green and 9th tee.

MLS#69494 $199,900

LOT 26 CAYMAN CIRCLE Build your dream home in beautiful Nassau Lakes. Survey on file, large pie-shaped lot with many possibilities. Close to shopping, restaurants, county park, and boat ramp, and a short drive to the beaches of Amelia Island. MLS#66016 $64,900

95224 SHELL MIDDEN LANE Beautiful lakefront lot in Brady Point Preserve.

Gated community with estate-sized lots in a private, natural setting. Low country style community and 53-acre nature preserve.

Join Amelia Island Club with all its amenities.

MLS#69725 $189,000

96064 BRADY POINT ROAD Over one-acre lot in Brady Point offers beautiful marsh views. Gated community convenient to Amelia Island and Jacksonville.

Includes private kayak/canoe launch area and clubhouse. Build the home of your dreams. MLS#67829 $320,000

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Bruce Jasinsky ~904- 753-3672 | Justin Jasinsky ~ 904-753-3235 Brittany Jasinsky ~ 904-583-3500 Shannon Barniak Smith ~ 904-753-3935 www.ameliaislandforsale.com 1514 COASTAL OAKS CIRCLE $420,977 In Coastal Oaks, this 3BR/ 2BA 1,972 sq. ft. cottage has hardwood floors, granite countertops, and front and back porches! Pavered patio, coffered ceilings, and GE Profile kitchen. Seller covers 2.6% of buyer’s closing costs with right lender. MLS#67726

1731 REGATTA DRIVE $955,000 3BR/4.5BA house on two lots in Golfside South. Master suite has two-sided fireplace, his and her baths with sauna.

Oversized kitchen. Courtyard swimming pool, Florida room, bonus room. MLS#65944

415 BEACHSIDE DRIVE $965,000 3BR/3BA villa in oceanfront gated setting with private community pool and covered parking. On 5th floor with ocean views from almost every room, including enclosed Florida room.

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1954 SYCAMORE LANE $1,400,000 4BR/5BA home on 6 acres with marsh views in equestrian community. Suite above garage with full bath and kitchenette. Patio and covered pool. Community dock with central riding arena.

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95038 PASO ROBLES COURT $209,000 Well-maintained home with open floorplan on cue-de-sac.

Kitchen has center island, 42” cabinets, black appliances, and granite counters. Kitchen opens to great room with oak floors. Screened patio, privacy fence. Close to shopping and beach! MLS#69805

96003 OCEAN BREEZE WAY $539,900 Great floorplan with mother-inlaw suite! 3 BR/2 BA, bonus room, open living area and kitchen. Laundry has sink.

Owner’s suite has garden tub, walk-in shower, and huge closet. Covered lanai. Close by a certain date and select your finishes! MLS#69587

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Claudia Watts BROKER-EXECUTIVE

5 BR, 4 BA, 2,945 sq. ft. Located on prestigious Amelia Island, nestled at the end of a cul-de-sac and less than a 1/4 mile to the Atlantic Ocean. MLS#69753

5025 SUMMER BEACH BOULEVARD $434,000

3 BR, 2.5 BA, 2,140 sq. ft. A stone’s throw to the shimmering Atlantic Ocean in Ocean Walk on South Amelia Island.

Bonus room. MLS#69813

1328 HICKORY NUT COURT $359,000

Contact Claudia today for market insight!

claudia.watts@coldwellbanker.com 904.556.4000 www.claudiawatts.com

Mike Hagel BROKER-ASSOCIATE mikehagel@aol.com 904-415-6039 www.runningrealtor.org

Dawn Hagel REALTOR-ASSOCIATE dawnhagel@coldwellbanker.com 904-651-3446

3 BR, 2 BA, 1,457 sq. ft. A beach retreat located in desirable Summer Beach. Just a stone’s throw to the community pool and the Atlantic Ocean. MLS# 69486

3 BR, 2 BA, 2,133 sq. ft. Sunset peek-aboo view of the Amelia River across the street from this home in Florence Point with updating throughout. MLS# 69653

311 CENTRE STREET • AMELIA ISLAND • OFFICE: 904.261.0347

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MACKLE TEAM Douglas F. Mackle PA, MRP Realtor-Associate Direct (904) 753-3332 dfmackle@gmail.com

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95046 SALINAS COURT $230,000 This 4BR, 2BA pond-side home has new exterior paint, Corian countertops and stainless steel appliances. Bonus room on the second floor could be an office or 4th bedroom. Home is located in a peaceful neighborhood. A 1-year Home Warranty is offered upon purchase. MLS#67917 www.95046SalinasCourt.com R D E CT U N TRA N CO

3024A SOUTH FLETCHER AVE $625,000 This 3 BR, 3 BA OCEANFRONT home has a garage, shared pool, and a beach walk-over. The large bedrooms each have an ensuite bath. A new roof was added in 2012. New interior paint just completed. A 1-year Home Warranty is offered upon purchase.

LOIS JOST

BROKER ASSOCIATE

(904) 572-4788 Lois@LoisJost.com www.LoisJost.com

4856 First Coast Highway Suite 3 Fernandina Beach

NORTH HAMPTON HOMES FOR SALE

86193 REMSENBURG DRIVE Golf course view home on end of cul-de-sac. Renovated kitchen with new cabinets, stainless appliances, and granite counters.

Screened rear patio with brick pavers and completely fenced yard. 4 BRs downstairs with 5th BR/office upstairs with ensuite bath. 5 BR, 3 BA with 2,282 sq. ft. $324,900

MLS#67334 www.3024ASouthFletcherAvenue.com

95210 COOK ROAD $589,500 Private 3 BR/3 BA deep-water home with a pier and dock on the Nassau River. Home has been completely renovated with a new roof, doors, windows, stucco, kitchen cabinets, and renovated HVAC, and a huge attic bonus room.

This 2,534 square foot home has spectacular river views. MLS#62285 www.95210CookRoad.com

Excellence... yesterday, today & tomorrow.

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861426 NORTH HAMPTON CLUB WAY Immaculate pool & spa home with extensive updates within past 2 years. Kitchen has granite counters, stainess appliances, and resurfaced cabinets. New carpet, 2 Sun tunnels, new HVAC. Upstairs bonus room, bath and 5th bedroom. 3 car garage.

Serene location. 5 BR, 4 BR with 3,038 sq. ft. $418,000

North Hampton Amenities include Internet, cable TV, alarm system monitoring, community pool, clubhouse, children’s activity center & play area, tennis & basketball courts, soccer field, Petanque court, and Lofton Creek Outpost pavilion with dock for canoe or kayaking. Arnold Palmer Signature golf course with memberships available.

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Geoff Haynes (904) 468-0019 geoffhaynes@remax.net www.geoffhaynes.com

96289 PINEY ISLAND DRIVE Reduced Price: Waterfront 5 BR, 5 BA estate home on Little Piney Island with 4300 Sq. Ft. heated area. Gourmet Kitchen, covered private dock with boat and Jet Ski lifts. Mother In Law living space with full kitchen. Home theatre room with pool table. MLS 67255 $809,000

202 THE RESIDENCE

WALBEN BEACH FRONT COTTAGES Oceanfront custom built Craftsman townhome 280 S Fletcher. 3BR, 3BA home with wood & tile floors, and granite counters. Elevator and oceanfront heated pool. Durable composite decks and a 2 car garage.

Short term rental permit with excellent rental history.

MLS#68321 $835,000

Oceanfront home 4 BR, 5BA. Kitchen updated with new cabinets, appliances, and granite. Bamboo flooring and tile throughout. New masterbath with granite and walk in shower.

3,000 sq. ft. heated area with open floor plan ideally suited for guest and extended family. MLS#68284 $1,295,000

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~ Featured Listings ~ CARLTON DUNES AT SUMMER BEACH

Spacious oceanfront villa in exclusive gated enclave on south end of Amelia Island. 3 BR, 3 BA split floor plan is ideal for extended stays or accommodating guests. Steps to the beach and the pool. Ground floor for easy access. 1 car garage. MLS#66908 $619,900

2468 SOUTH FLETCHER AVE

Marcy Mock

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 $1,400,000.

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 $569,000 and are direct oceanfront.

Rent a beautiful Ocean Place unit.

View virtual at www.vrbo.com. #224773

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1762 AZALEA STREET $444,900 Amelia Park charmer! 3BR/2BA/1 Half BA. Low maintenance open plan with tiled flooring, granite, and stainless appliances. The sunroom looks out on a wonderful fenced terraced garden. Garage has builtins for storage as well as attic storage. YMCA, beach, shopping, restaurants or historic Fernandina Beach are all a walk or bike ride away. MLS#69710

the ad in the Amelia Islander Magazine. www.ameliaislander.com

Thomas Oliver working in television production on location in Alaska.

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sle of Amelia Executive Suites

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Adventure from page 43. certification, as well as Catherine’s experience as an Outward Bound leader and canoe instructor, the couple is prepared to create a lot of excitement on the water.

“Whether you want to paddle the Amelia River and tour historic Fernandina Beach or Cumberland and Talbot Islands, or see Egan’s or Lofton Creeks, we are ready to go,” says Thomas. “We start each kayak tour with instruction for your level of ability, and the trip includes complimentary professional photography, freeing you to enjoy the experience as a family.” Amelia Adventures offers individual and multiseat kayaks enabling small children to join the excursion, and if you have your own kayak, bring a guest or the family along and you’ll paddle for free!

In addition to kayak tours, Amelia Adventures offers two boats for private charter, Amelia and Cumberland Island tours, and sunset cruises. “We want to offer something for each person in a family to enjoy our island.” Very important to the Oliver family is the “Leave No Trace” ethic. “We encourage our guests to take only photos, and leave only footprints,” says the couple.

One year later, the Olivers are proud to call Amelia Island home. “The thrill of seeing a dolphin, manatee, or a wild horse on Cumberland never grows old,” says Catherine. “We adore working together and love Amelia Island life —beaching with the girls, swimming, playing tennis, and, of course, sunsets with their grandparents!”

The Olivers are living their own Amelia adventure, and are ready to share the adventure of Amelia outdoors. For more information, visit ameliaadventures.com or call (904) 500-TOUR (8687).

Amenities include: • Build-to-Suit Available • Newly Renovated • Signage • Open Access Parking • 24 Hour Access • Secure Private Office • Security System • Utilites • Common Area Janitorial Services • Common Area Receptionist • Common Entrance and Lobby

• Conference Room with Phone and Presentation Equipment • Telephone Handset and Direct Phone Line in Each Office with Voice Mail • Wired and Wireless Internet Access in Each Office • Business Center with Copying and Scanning Capabilities • Community Breakroom including Refrigerator, Microwave, and Complimentary Coffee • Central Mail and Package Delivery

5422 FIRST COAST HIGHWAY For more information, please contact Dan Nolan at 904-753-4179 or sivler1@hotmail.com.

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backyard adventure

Backwater Fishing on the Amelia River

BY DICKIE ANDERSON PHOTOS BY TERRY LACOSS

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arly morning at the Fernandina harbor is a quiet time.

Boats rock gently at their moorings, and pelicans line up waiting for the dayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s action to begin. I arrived at the harbor early one sunny morning, looking forward to my fishing date with Terry Lacoss, owner of Amelia Angler and the Amelia Island Charter Boat Association, and the perfect person to go fishing with. We had planned to meet at 8:00 a.m. for a half-day of backwater fishing. I quickly located Terry getting his state-ofthe-art charter boat, a 26-foot Triton with a 300 horsepower Mercury outboard, ready for our morning on the water.

Growing up fishing with my dad has given me a lifelong love for the sport, whether deep sea, surf casting, or backwater.

My morning with Terry would offer us a chance to catch sea trout, bluefish, or the always feisty redfish. We were blessed with a crystal clear morning, and the river was as still as a lake. Unless you have gone out early on the Amelia River and explored its quiet waters, you cannot imagine the beauty of the marshes at that hour.

Once on the river, the boat skimmed across the grayblue water. Terry had several fishing areas in mind and was constantly scanning the water for signs of fish. We stopped to try several promising spots. We baited hooks with live shrimp and minnows, then casted out, laying our bait close to the marsh grass. Settling in, we waited for our neon-orange bobbers to move. On our first few stops we had no luck. The only movement around us was the circling birds on their morning rounds.

As we fished during the morning, Terry shared his amazing history, from golf pro at Amelia Island Plantation to owner of Amelia Angler and the Amelia Charter Boat Association, a

family business with his son, a charter boat captain, and his two daughters running the Amelia Angler gear shop on Centre Street. At busy times, he coordinates 30 or more charters for island visitors, who are often guests of The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island or the Omni Amelia Island Plantation Resort.

A prolific writer, he has written a column for the Fernandina Beach News-Leader since 1977, is a frequent contributor to fishing magazines, and the author of two books on fishing.

During the winter months, he offers a fishing school.

Our third stop proved to be our best. An active group of dolphins not far from us indicated there were fish in the area.

Suddenly, my bobber went down, and Terry coached me to let the fish take the hook, and then reel it in. The first fish of the day was a trout big enough to keep. We soon had more luck, adding bluefish to our collection.

Too quickly, it was time to turn back. We arrived at the harbor, and my gracious guide cleaned enough fish to take home for dinner. It was a perfect fishing morning.

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48 Osprey Village Drive • Amelia Island, FL 32034 www.Osprey-Village.com

Moving to Osprey Village gives you the ability to truly enjoy your retirement.

More than just maintenance free living, Osprey Village offers a full social calendar, unique dining experiences, award-winning wellness programming and more.

Why Osprey Village?

• Have more fun doing the things you enjoy with loved ones • Have more friends • Membership to the Amelia Island Club available with purchase of Cottage or Villa • Safety and security of a gated community and 24/7 staff • Stress-free lifestyle without the burdens of home maintenance • Healthcare available if needed

Call (904) 491-2412 and schedule a tour today!

Irene “Renie” Clower

Osprey Village Member

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You chose Nassau County for its charm, natural beauty and excellent quality of life. What you may not realize is that you also have a nationally recognized, award-winning community hospital right here in your own backyard.

Baptist Medical Center Nassau offers high-quality, comprehensive care for every stage of life — from family medicine to cardiology and everything in between. In fact, we offer 24 different specialty areas, allowing you to stay right here in Nassau County for your health care needs.

The hospital you need in the community you love. That’s changing health care for good.

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