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EDITOR’S LETTER

WHAT’S TRENDING

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H E L P I N G YO U L I V E & L OV E L I F E I N

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Omni Amelia Island Resort 10 Amelia Village Circle • Amelia Island, FL 32034 904-277-5980 • ameliaislandrealestate.net © Amelia Island Real Estate Services. All rights reserved. Amelia Island Real Estate Services is a registered trademark licensed to Omni Hotels & Resorts. An Equal ­Opportunity, Equal Housing Opportunity.

WOMEN'S BOUTIQUE

Twisted Sisters! has become a staple women's boutique in Fernandina Beach over the past 15+ years.

AN ECLECTIC

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Design Accessories with Style

F A B R I C AT I O N , D R A P E S , S H A D E S , S H U T T E R S , F A B R I C S , P I L L O W S

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HOMEWORKS INTERIORS

DANIEL

Hulet AGENT

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VACATION RENTALS & MANAGEMENT

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vacation rentals

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Amelia Island's FOOD FOCUSED BREWERY DESTINATION

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EDITOR’S LETTER

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How has it been a year already?!

I genuinely cannot believe that it has been an entire year since we began this journey together. Never has a trip around the sun been more exciting than this last one on this picturesque and quaint little island. We have grown new friendships, developed more depth with the people we already knew and truly feel like part of the family here.

While reflecting on the last 12 months, I am overwhelmed by the hearts and souls in this community. Our team has felt so loved on, prayed for, taken care of and included so deeply.

My favorite question to ask people here is how they ended up on Amelia Island. While I have been told such unique and personal stories, I believe my favorite treasure chest was found in a large group that were all staying at The Addison on Amelia one evening.

It was there that I encountered several couples that were all visiting from many various states. The laughter and boisterous voices that could be heard floating through the courtyard drew me in. I couldn’t resist the invitation to pull up a chair and join them on the back porch. I could tell that everyone seemed to know each other well. I assumed that they had all come together as a group. Once I got cozy and began to connect with everyone, that’s where I learned my new friend’s story. Everyone had met over ten years ago at The Addison when they were all down for a favorite Amelia Island event. Their friendship began then, and they have continued their reunion every year since. While seasons of life have brought shifts and changes to them, the evidence of how much they loved each other, the area and their stories filled my heart to overflow that night.

While Condé Nast Traveler certainly nailed it with recognizing Amelia Island as the #3 top island in the U.S., I have the immense gift of knowing so many of the people here that make it special. Yes, the scenery of white sand beach beauty brings so many from far and wide.

Centre Street shops remind us that small town America is still strong and thriving. Hidden local gems are just a part of life here. But it’s the people for me. Tourists and locals. Each one with their unique reason for being here, it is YOU all that set this place on the map.

Thank you for a spectacular first year together and we cannot wait for many, many more years to come.

MANDI

OUR TEAM

mandi@tocalguide.com

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MANDI MARTIN

PATTI MARTIN

LESLIE HAND

NIKKI GUZMAN

Photography Director

Office Administrator

ROBIN HARRISON

REBECCA KENNY

Owner, Editor in Chief

Creative Director

Sales Manager

Client Coordinator

CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS

Boston Photography Jessie Preza Leslie Hand Photography Lynn Tennille The JFA Agency The Red Fly Studio

“Thank you for a spectacular first year together and we cannot wait for many more years to come.”

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N AT U RA L B EAU T Y

Our products are plant-derived, non-toxic and safe for the environment.

We are a certified Green Circle Salon and we recycle 95% of our waste.

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We Bake with Love

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YOUR EAST COAST CONNECTION

Island Side Realty

Lee Harrell 219 South 8th Street Fernandina Beach, FL 32034 904-838-8631 Office: 904-299-9967 www.stmarysrealty.com/ island-side-realty Offices in St. Marys & St. Simons Island

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D E S I G N

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Dr. Tonia Bradley brings a sophisticated approach to ­eyecare. Serving the community since 2017, she opened her private practice in December 2023.

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Fall

2024 COASTAL EVENTS LES DEMERLE AMELIA ISLAND JAZZ FESTIVAL WEEK

septembwer Book Signing with Kalliope September 21st, 2024 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

The Book Loft on Centre, Fernandina Beach Brad Wells is coming to The Patio at 5th and Ash in Fernandina Beach on Sep 30th, 2024 The heart of Brad Wells’ music is performing live. Split between a love of songwriting and connecting with emotions to reeling in the audience with a catchy cover song. He sings about love, heartache and life. He is often compared to Vertical Horizon and influenced by Matchbox 20, among many others. www.bradwellsmusic.com Les DeMerle Amelia Island Jazz Festival Week September 29th to October 6th, 2024 Prepare yourself for an incredible week of world-class jazz on Amelia Island! Join us as we celebrate 21 years of amazing music! Don't miss out — get your tickets early for a diverse lineup featuring Contemporary, Big Band, Latin, Swing, Dixieland, Blues, and more.

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october

Island Hop Craft Beer Festival – Sip and Savor October 5th, 2024 Enjoy a day of craft beer tasting from Nassau County’s finest microbreweries, along with live music, food trucks, and more at Central Park. This family-friendly event welcomes children under 12 for free.

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8 Flags Car Show Date: October 19th, 2024 Time: 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM Location: Downtown Fernandina October Sip & Shop Oct 25th, 2024 / 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM Location: Centre Street, Fernandina Beach, FL Join everyone downtown for the Fernandina Beach Main Street to experience a Halloween themed “Night of Spirits” Sip & Shop!

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| EVENTS |

november Right Whale Festival

Date & Time: Saturday November 2nd, 2024 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM Location: Main Beach Park, 32 N Fletcher Ave, Fernandina Beach, FL The festival highlights local efforts to protect these whales from extinction, as well as ocean-themed activities and exhibits that emphasize education and environmentally responsible adventures and products.

Family fun, live music, dog parade, arts & crafts, kids activities, beach clean-up, educational exhibits, athletic events, food, and so much more!

Free Admission!

For more information, visit: www.rightwhalefestival.com 3rd Annual Run the Runway 5K November 16th, 2024 at 7:30 AM This one-of-a-kind race is unlike any other! You will have the ability to go where few have gone before and run on active runways at the Fernandina Beach Municipal Airport.

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RIGHT WHALE FESTIVAL

december

Lighted Christmas Parade December 7th, 2024 from 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM Parade begins at Central Park Join the holiday season as America’s Youth host this lighted Christmas parade.

Dickens on Centre December 12th-15th, 2024 Travel back in time to this Victorianinspired Christmas Market and Festival that is as fun as the dickens. Enjoy Victorian-inspired entertainment, holiday shopping, festive food and drinks, as well as activities for the whole family.

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Spots of Beauty IN AMELIA ISLAND

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L to R: Spurgeon Richardson, Owner, The Boat House, Josh Mattox, Fernandina Market President, PrimeSouth Bank and Chet Huntley, Owner, The Boat House

YOU PUSH YOURSELF. BANK WHERE LOCAL BUSINESS HAS PULL. BUSINESS BANKING | BUSINESS LENDING | TREASURY MANAGEMENT We know how your small business can make our community’s future bright.

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DIRECTORY

beauty cuisine

Emjecting................................................................................ 34 Salon Zen................................................................................. 31 The Beauty Bar........................................................................ 18 Burlingame Restaurant............................................................ 27 Indigo...................................................................................... 23 Nana Teresa's Bake Shop........................................................ 20 Olive Amelia............................................................................ 11 The Patio at 5th and Ash......................................................... 35 The Tavern by AIBC................................................................. 15

homes

Amelia Island Real Estate Services......................................... 8-9 Anthem Homes....................................................................... 19 Daniel Hulet | One Sotheby's International Realty.................. 13 Island Side Realty.................................................................... 21 Jordan & Jacqueline Gallup...................................................... 1 Nick Burke | One Sotheby's International Realty..................... 30

interiors medical

AHL Design............................................................................. 22 Homeworks Interiors............................................................... 12 Loom & Wire........................................................................... 54 Lott's Furniture........................................................................ 46 Amelia Dental Group............................................................... 37 Amelia Gentle Dentistry.......................................................... 49 Harris Foot & Ankle................................................................. 36 Ponte Vedra Plastic Surgery.................................................... 44 See Easy EyeCare.................................................................... 39 Skin by Sara............................................................................. 47

services

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Edgewater Wealth Management of Raymond James............. 26 Law Office of Ronald J. Conte................................................. 29 PrimeSouth Bank..................................................................... 52

shop specialties

Lindy's..................................................................................... 28 Shoreline Marine..................................................................... 38 Twisted Sisters!........................................................................ 10 Fernandina Paper Co.....................................Inside Front Cover Paisley Grace Makery.............................................................. 55 SmartFlyer - Morgan Wright Luxe Travel................................. 45 Sol Squeeze............................................................................. 53 The Amelia River Club............................................................ 2-3 The Atlantic Contemporary....................................... Back Cover Topstitch Custom Canvas & Upholstery.................................. 48

stay

Join the Club thefe r nandina p a p erco.com

Moore Amelia Island Rentals................................................... 14 The Addison on Amelia Island............................................... 4-5

TOURISTS + LOCALS VO LU M E 1 , I S S U E 3 , 2 0 2 4

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