Winter 2013-14

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Winter 2013-14
Winter
2013-14
4 Painted Bunting Stunning golf and lagoon views await
you at this beautiful 4 BR/4 BA home. Showcasing vaulted
ceilings and large windows. $750,000
12 Belted Kingfisher Nestled near the 18th fairway of
Oak Marsh Golf Course, this 4 BR/4 BA home has gable
windows and hardwood floors. $725,000
49 Marsh Creek Located under a beautiful oak canopy
this 3 BR/3 BA home has impressive fairway and lagoon
views and is near Walker's Landing. $397,500
2060 Beach Wood Across the street from the Atlantic
Ocean this 1st floor, 2 BR/2 BA condo has serene pool, golf
and lake views. $230,000
2215 Linkside This charming 2 BR/2 BA single story
condo offers a gorgeous view of Ocean Links Golf Course
and Red Maple Lake. $399,000
1829 Turtle Dunes Spacious 2 BR/2 BA 3rd floor condo
has a panoramic ocean and Amelia Island coastline view.
Recently renovated. $595,000
Call (904 ) 277-5980
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Amelia is a Winter Wonderland
Amelia Island is a paradise for those
who wish to escape the cold weather of
the northern climates and enjoy a mild
winter season along one of Florida's most
beautiful beaches.
The temperatures on Amelia during
the winter months average around 65° perfect weather to take advantage of the
many recreational activities available.
Play a round of golf on several of the
island's championship courses; spend
a day on the water fishing, sailing or
kayaking; or simply relax with a stroll
along the beach and let the cool breeze
from the ocean and the rhythm of the
waves soothe your mind and soul.
There are many special holiday and
seasonal celebrations happening on
Amelia this winter. A schedule of these
events begins on page 7.
Also, be sure to experience the many
fine dining options Amelia Island has
to offer, including "Restaurant Week",
January 17-26, which will feature threecourse, fixed-price menus at participating
restaurants for $19 or $29.
Please consult the map on page 16 to
help find your way around the island.
Amelia Now is a quarterly magazine published by Charles Litrico, P. O. Box 1495, Fernandina Beach,
FL 32035. Phone (904) 583-3216. ©Charles Litrico 2013. Cover photo by Charles Litrico. Photos this
page: fishing photo by Terry Lacoss; gingerbread ship captain courtesy of The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia
Island. If you would like to subscribe to Amelia Now, please send $8 for a one-year subscription (4
quarterly issues). Please visit us online at www.amelianow.com.
Abundant seating
Flat Screen TV's
Free Wi-Fi
Huge cigar selection • Lampe Berger, humidors, accessories
State of the art ventilation system
Bottle Club License, so bring
your favorite adult beverage!
Available for private events & parties
5047 First Coast Highway (between Harris Teeter and Omni Amelia Island Plantation)
904-310-9100
www.WaterwheelCigar.com
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400 Years Under 8 Flags
Amelia Island is Florida’s Golden Isle which the French visited, the Spanish developed,
the English named and the Americans tamed. It is the only location in the United States
to have been under eight different flags.
French
British
1562 - 1565
1763 - 1783
The island’s first recorded European
visitor was France’s Jean Ribault on May 3,
1562. He named the island "Isle de Mai."
Two years later, Rene de Laudonniere
founded Fort Caroline nearby.
Spanish
1565 - 1763
The Spanish, under Pedro Menendez,
defeated the French and founded St.
Augustine in 1565. During their long dominion, the Spanish concentrated on educating and converting the natives, and the
island name of "Santa Maria" was derived
from a mission here. The mission and settlement were destroyed in 1702 by the
English. Oglethorpe renamed the island
"Amelia" after the daughter of George II.
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The island became known as "Egmont"
from the Earl of Egmont’s large indigo
plantation. Revolutionary forces invaded in
1777 and 1778.
Spanish 1783-1821
(with 3 interruptions)
After the Revolution, Britain ceded
Florida back to Spain. Jefferson’s Embargo
Act of 1807, which closed U.S. ports to
foreign shipping, made the border town
of Fernandina a center of smuggling and
piracy.
Patriots
March 17, 1812
With secret U.S. blessings, the socalled "Patriots of Amelia Island" overthrew
the Spanish and hoisted their own flag on
March 17, 1812. They replaced it with the
U.S. flag the next day, but Spain demanded
return of the island. The Spanish completed
Fort San Carlos in 1816.
Green Cross
of Florida
Senator David Yulee, the railroad ran from
Fernandina to Cedar Key.
Confederacy
1861 - 1862
June 1817
To liberate Florida from Spanish control, Sir Gregor MacGregor seized Fort
San Carlos in June, 1817, and hoisted his
Green Cross standard. After his withdrawal,
the Spanish attempted to regain control but
were repelled by forces led by Jared Irwin
and Ruggles Hubbard.
Mexican
Rebel Flag
December 1817
Irwin and Hubbard were joined by the
pirate Luis Aury, who gained control and
raised the Mexican rebel flag. U.S. troops
occupied the island in December, 1817,
and held it "in trust for Spain."
United States
1821 - present
(with one interruption)
Spain ceded Florida to the United States
in 1821. Work began on Fort Clinch in 1847.
In the 1850s, Fernandina moved from Old
Town to become the terminus for Florida’s
first cross-state railroad. Organized by
The Confederates took over Fort Clinch
in April, 1861, but federal troops regained
it in March, 1862, and occupied it for the
duration of the Civil War.
The Golden Years 1875-1900:
Fernandina's Historic District retains the
evidence of the town's greatest period of
prosperity. Tourists flocked here via steamers direct from New York to stay in two elegant hotels. Shipping boomed with lumber,
phosphate and naval stores. The SpanishAmerican War fostered gunrunning from the
local port, and troops again occupied Fort
Clinch. After the turn of the century, tourism
surged southward.
1900-present: Early in the 20th century, the modern shrimping industry was
founded here, pioneered by Mike Salvador,
Salvatore Versaggi and Antonio Poli. Shrimp,
oyster and crab canneries prospered until
the Depression. The 30s brought two pulp
mills, Container Corporation of America
(now RockTenn) and Rayonier. In recent
times, sparked by Omni Amelia Island
Plantation and the Ritz-Carlton, the island
has gained national attention as a resort.
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Amelia Island
At A Glance
Name: Bestowed by Oglethorpe in honor of
Princess Amelia, the daughter of George II.
Location: The northeasternmost corner of
Florida, just across the St. Marys River from
Georgia. 32 miles northeast of Jacksonville.
Elevation: Avg. 20-25 feet above mean
sea level
Size: 13.5 miles long. Width varies from a
quarter mile to two miles. 11,600 acres. 18.2
square miles (7 square miles in the city limits
of Fernandina Beach.)
Only U.S. location to have been
under 8 flags: French, Spanish, British,
Patriots, Green Cross of Florida, Mexican,
Confederate and U.S.
Population:
Fernandina Beach: 11,656
Nassau County: 70,576
Annual avg. temperature: 69.9° F
50-block area of downtown Fernandina
Beach listed in the National Register
of Historic Places
Main tourist attractions: beach, golf,
fishing, sailing, Fort Clinch, American Beach,
Centre Street Historic District, Amelia Island
Museum of History
Principal industries: tourism, Omni
Amelia Island Plantation, The Ritz-Carlton,
Amelia Island, Rayonier, Inc., RockTenn,
commercial and sport fishing, Port of
Fernandina.
Amelia Island Winter Events
7th Annual Holiday Home Tour
Dec. 6-7
Tour several of Amelia Island's loveliest private homes in Fernandina Beach's
historic district. This celebration of the
holiday season sponsored by the Amelia
Island Museum of History will feature five
historic homes beautifully decorated by
professional florists and designers. www.
ameliahometours.com. 904-261-7378.
Santa's Storybook Tea
Dec. 7, 14 & 21
A Ritz-Carlton tradition; a fireside
holiday storybook read by Santa plus an
afternoon tea, with finger sandwiches,
pastries, candy, cakes and a picture with
Santa and Mrs. Claus. Held in the Lobby
Lounge on Saturdays, December 7, 14 and
21 at noon. Price is $49 per adult and children ages 6 and up. $10 for children 5 and
under, includes service charge. For reservations call 904-277-1100.
Lighted Holiday Parade
Dec. 14
View the annual lighted holiday parade in downtown Fernandina Beach
along Centre Street and Ash Street from
6 to 8 p.m.. This theme for this year's parade is "The Wonders of Christmas."
S.S. Amelia Gingerbread Pirate Ship
On display through Dec. 28
The S.S. Amelia, a spectacular Gingerbread Pirate Ship, docks in the Lobby of
the Ritz-Carlton for the holiday season.
Made from more than 1,200 pounds of
sugar and 3,000 eggs, the S.S. Amelia serves
as a festive backdrop for countless holiday
memories. All are invited to see this Amelia Island holiday icon free of charge.
New Year's Eve Black & White Gala
Dec. 31
Welcome the New Year with style at
The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island as they
celebrate the Gatsby era of the Roaring
Bike Sales
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Accessories
Bike Rentals
904-261-6131
Authorized Dealer for Electra, SE,
Salsa, Surly, 3G & Fat Sand Bikes
5472 First Coast Hwy. #11
Just behind Prudential at Lewis Street
Downtown
Historic District
213 Centre Street
904.310.9507
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Twenties with lavish food, live music,
dancing, open bar and fireworks Black
and White attire is encouraged. Masks
provided or bring your own. Event begins with lavish food, live music, dancing, open bar and fireworks at 9 p.m. to 2
a.m. Price is $195 per adult, includes service charge. 904-277-1100.
Amelia Island Restaurant Week
Jan. 17-26
We have 40+ vendors displaying
their specialties in 6,000 s.f. of space.
Country French • Shabby Chic
Industrial • Primitive • Architectural
Beach/Nautical Decor • Wrought Iron
Garden Art
Open Mon.-Sat. 10-6 • Sun. 12-5
904.432.7048
201 Alachua Street
On the corner of North Second Street
One block north of Centre Street
The Sixth Annual Amelia Island Restaurant Week will feature three-course,
price-fixed menus at participating restaurants, where visitors can enjoy a favorite
dish, try something new or both. Cost is
either $19 or $29 and includes a non-alcoholic beverage. www.ameliaisland.com/
yummy. 904-277-0717.
Zooma Half Marathon & 5K
Jan. 18
Soak in the Florida sun and feel the
sand between your toes as you enjoy a
fit girls’ weekend getaway at the RitzCarlton, Amelia Island. After you cross
the finish line, you can celebrate your ac-
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261-2501
Historic Downtown Fernandina
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Art & Antique Show
Feb. 7-9
The 37th annual Antique
Show and Sale to benefit the
Fernandina Beach RestoraThe S.S. Amelia Gingerbread Pirate Ship is just one of many
tion Foundation will be held Amelia Island holiday traditions.
at the Atlantic Avenue Recreation Center from 10 to 5 on
Since 2008, the Amelia Island Film
Friday and Saturday; 11 to 4 on Sunday. Festival has been an annual celebration
Admission is $5. 904-269-2431.
of film screenings, workshops, lectures,
exhibits and more at venues across the isAmelia Island Book Festival
land. Since then, the festival has grown
Feb. 20-22
For more on this event, please see the internationally, now showcasing films
from around the globe. For information
featured article on page 18.
on the festival schedule and entries go to
Amelia Island Film Festival
www.ameliaislandfilmfestival.com.
Feb. 27-Mar. 2
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RITZ-CARLTON, AMELIA ISLAND
complishment with friends at
a fun After-Party Expo on the
oceanfront lawn. Enjoy your
adrenaline and wine-fueled
buzz with live music, massages, shopping, recovery
yoga, and lots of empowering girls’ weekend energy.
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Feature Restaurants,
Cafes & Snack Spots
Le
Clos
Cafe´- Restaurant Provençal
20 South 2nd Street
Reservations 904-261-8100
www.leclos.com
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Prices and hours subject to change.
29 SOUTH EATS - This eclectic
bistro has it all; great ambiance, fantastic food, an extensive wine list and
reasonable prices. The menu can best
be described as modern regional cuisine with a whimsical twist. Winner of
Florida Trend's "Golden Spoon." Voted
"Best of Jax" by Folio Weekly. 29 S.
3rd St. www.29southrestaurant.com.
277-7919.
BRETT’S WATERWAY CAFE Brett’s is the official welcome center
to Florida's east coast. Served with
traditional southern hospitality, Brett's
menu is an eclectic mix combining
local seafoods as well as Angus beef
and organic chicken, pork and veal.
For lunch or dinner, casual resort wear
is perfect for cocktails on the sunset veranda or in our dining room or
lounge. V/MC/AE. One South Front
Street. www.brettswaterwaycafe.com.
261-2660.
LE CLOS - Located in Fernandina's
Historic District, Le Clos serves delicious Provençale dishes, by candlelight and music, in a charming, intimate
1906 cottage. Patio garden seating
available, weather permitting. Eclectic
wine list. Monday-Saturday 5:30-9:00.
Reservations recommended. 20 South
2nd St. www.leclos.com. 261-8100.
COLD STONE CREAMERY - Things
are just better when they're fresh. That's
why our ice cream is made fresh every
day in our store. Churned from the finest ingredients and mixed with your
choice of candy, cakes, fruits and nuts
on a frozen granite stone, we proudly
(904) 261-2660
1 South Front Street,
Amelia Island, FL 32034
www.BrettsWaterwayCafe.com
CONTINENTAL CUISINE
CASUAL ELEGANCE
SINCE
1995
Lunch Tues.-Fri. 10-3 • Dinner Wed.-Sat. 6-9
4828 First Coast Highway (904) 321-2430
Family Owned &
Operated for
Over 30 Years!
Fresh Local
Seafood & Steaks
2 Full Bars ~ Casual Dining
7 Days a Week
31 N. 2nd Street
Fernandina Beach, FL
Historic Downtown
OPEN Lunch & Dinner
11AM & 5PM
(904) 261-4749
AmeliaCrabTrap.com
(904) 277-2132
80 AMELIA VILLAGE CIRCLE,
AMELIA ISLAND, FL
WWW.PLAEFL.NET
Wine Spectators Award of Excellence 2002 – 2010
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Dine on
fresh
seafood
by the
docks
Open daily
11a.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Beer & Wine
Winner of 62
"Best of the Best"
News-Leader Awards
101 Centre Street • 261-5310
EXTRAORDINARY FARM-TO-TABLE CUISINE
Winner of Florida Trend's "Golden Spoon"
Voted “Best of Jax” by Folio Weekly
29 South Third Street
Historic Downtown
277-7919
Open
daily
in
Historic
Downtown
Fernandina
710 Centre Street
904-321-0409
Fresh salads
Deli sandwiches
Great BBQ
Beer & wine
7 South 3rd Street
12
321-0707
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serve the best tasting, made-to-order
ice cream you've ever had. 808 Sadler
Rd. 491-8227.
THE CRAB TRAP - Nautical decor
and friendly service make for a casual,
relaxing atmosphere. Offering fresh
local seafood - fried, grilled, broiled or
blackened - as well as steaks, lobster,
chicken and oysters year ‘round. Open
daily from 11 a.m. Beer, wine, cocktails. Family owned and operated since
1979. Major credit cards. 31 North 2nd
Street. 261-4749.
DOO WOP DINER - This fifties'-style
diner serves breakfast, lunch and dinner daily from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Beer
and wine available. Located at 1120
South 14th Street. (close to the movie
theater). 432-8400.
FALCON'S NEST - This aviationthemed pub and restaurant at Omni
Amelia Island Plantation is decorated
with 7,000 square feet of fascinating
memorabilia from the aviation world.
Falcon's Nest offers unique appetizers,
a build-your-own-burger menu, and
full service cocktail selection with daily
happy hour. 904-491-4242.
GREYFIELD INN - Cruise along
the Amelia River and across the
Cumberland Sound to gourmet fine
dining at Greyfield Inn on Cumberland
Island. Exceptional cuisine and full bar.
Open year-round. 5:30 p.m. ferry departure from Fernandina Harbor Marina. V/
MC/DS. Reservations required. 2616408.
THE HAPPY TOMATO CAFE Indoor/outdoor relaxed atmosphere
featuring fresh salads and deli sandwiches accompanied by the best
barbecue your mouth will ever taste!
Beer and wine available. Open for
lunch Mon.-Sat. from 11 to 5-ish. 7
South Third Street. Historic Downtown
Fernandina. 321-0707.
HORIZONS - This longtime favorite
in Palmetto Walk features a variety
of soups, salads and sandwiches for
lunch Tues.-Fri. from 10-3. Dinner is
served Wed.-Sat. from 6-9. The menu
is full of many favorites that Horizons
has become famous for through the
years! 4828 First Coast Highway. 3212430.
JOE’S 2ND STREET BISTRO - Joe’s
serves innovative cuisine in a relaxed,
island atmosphere. Enjoy fresh seafood, game and specialty dishes in
a charming 1903 home, or outside
in a New Orleans-inspired courtyard.
Jacksonville Magazine Top 25. Extensive
wine list. Dinner nightly 6-9:30. Find us
on Facebook for nightly specials @
JoesSecondStreetBistro. Reservations
recommended. Major credit cards.
www.joesbistro.com. 14 South 2nd
Street. 321-2558.
KELLEY'S COURTYARD CAFE Kelley's is a family-owned cafe offering
homemade soups, sandwiches, salads
and wraps with a courtyard as inviting as the promise of great food and
service! Open for lunch 11-3 Mon.Sat. Dinner 5-9 Fri.-Sat. 19 South 3rd
Street. www.kelleyscourtyardcafe.com.
432-8213.
MARCHE BURETTE - Located in
the Shops of Amelia Island Plantation,
Marché Burette is a charming market,
grocer and deli that offers a continental
breakfast and lunch of gourmet soups,
salads, sandwiches, handmade pizzas
and daily spa specials. They also feature homemade gelato, ice cream and
assorted pastries and desserts as well
as an extensive beer and wine selection. 904-491-4834.
MARINA RESTAURANT - Serving
great food for 35 years, the Marina was
awarded 5 stars by the Times-Union
and 62 "Best of the Best" awards by
the News-Leader. Lunch specials (meat
and 3 veggies) start at $8.75. Nighttime
features seafood, steak and chicken
from $12.95. Beer and wine available.
Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
Open 7 Days • Beer & Wine
1120 S. 14th Street • (904) 432-8400
[email protected]
www.thepecanrollbakery.com
122 South 8th Street
Historic Downtown
ph: 904-491-9815
fax: 904-491-4816
Voted “Best Ice Cream”
2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012
2/28/14.
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Casual. 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. daily. V/
MC/D. 101 Centre St. 261-5310.
NATURAL SLICE - Located within The Shops of Omni Amelia Island
Plantation, Natural Slice is a surf
inspired, family-friendly pizzeria! Choose
from specialty pizzas or create-yourown options. And be sure to check out
the array of surf-inspired merchandise
including T-shirts, shorts, swimwear
and accessories. 904-491-4115.
THE OCEAN CLUB - The Ocean
Club of Amelia offers the perfect setting for your wedding festivities. The
coast cottage atmosphere overlooks
the whimsical dunes and renowned
shorelines of Amelia Island. Whether
you prefer an island-casual bridal luncheon or an over the top reception, this
venue is ideal for any occasion! 2080
S. Fletcher Ave. (904) 557-6156.
THE PECAN ROLL BAKERY - This
real neighborhood bakery in Historic
Oceanfront Dining
Ask A Local
The Island‛s Only Oceanfront Tiki Bar,
Upstairs Deck and Playground.
Banquet & Wedding Facilities
1998 South Fletcher Ave.
904-277-6652
www.SlidersSeaside.com
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Fernandina features sweet and savory
pastries, cookies, cakes, breads and
more! They are always coming out with
new tasty treats. Everything is made
from scratch. Open Wed.-Sun. from 7
a.m. to 5 p.m. 122 South 8th Street.
www.thepecanrollbakery.com. (904)
491-9815. Check us out on Facebook.
PEPPER'S MEXICAN GRILL Pepper's serves authentic Mexican
food and great margaritas in a family-friendly atmosphere. Daily specials
available. Open for lunch and dinner
every day. 530 Centre Street. 2772011. www.peppersmexican.com.
PLAE (People Laughing And
Eating) - Voted "Amelia Island's
Favorite Restaurant 2008" by Folio
Weekly. Innovative and unique for the
plaeful at heart. PLAE is a perfect dining experience each evening from 6
p.m. Now open for lunch Tues.-Sat.
11:30 - 2:30. Call for live entertain-
ment schedule. V/MC/AE. Located in
the Shops of Amelia Island Plantation.
www.plaefl.net. 277-2132.
THE SALTY PELICAN BAR &
GRILL - Overlooking the waterfront
in historic downtown Fernandina, the
Salty Pelican offers great food and a
fun atmosphere. The menu features
Mayport Shrimp, Gulf Coast Oysters,
and lots of fresh local seafood, along
with Buffalo Wings, Loaded Potato
Spring Rolls and the famous Salty
Pelican Burger. Open daily from 11
a.m. www.thesaltypelicanamelia.com.
12 North Front Street. 277-3811.
SLIDERS SEASIDE GRILL Sliders offers fun dining for the whole
family. Enjoy a beautiful oceanfront
view inside, or dine outdoors on our
oceanfront patio. We're famous not
only for the best seafood, salads
and steaks, but also for our Tiki Bar,
complete with live music! Check out
our oceanside playground for the kids.
Upstairs dining, full bar and banquet
facilities available. Take-out available.
1998 S. Fletcher Ave. (next to the
Seaside Park). 277-6652.
TASTY'S BURGERS & FRIES From fresh burgers and hot dogs to
hand-cut fries and hand-spun shakes,
Tasty's has something for everyone!
Open daily. Call for seasonal hours.
Free Wi-Fi, outside dining, beer and
wine available. Pooches welcome! 710
Centre Street. 904-321-0409.
THE VERANDAH - Overlooking the
tranquil Racquet Park tennis facility,
the Verandah restaurant specializes
in southern-inspired fare and fresh
traditional seafood.
Bringing the
bounty of the local Atlantic Ocean and
neighboring farmers directly to plates
of members and guests, the Verandah
features an array of the areas freshest
seafood in an inviting, family-friendly
setting. Reservations recommended.
904-321-5050.
Come enjoy
Happy Hour
and sunset
views of the
intracoastal
upstairs on
the Pelican
Perch!
Open daily
from 11 am
12 North Front Street • 904-277-3811
On the waterfront in Historic Downtown Fernandina
www.thesaltypelicanamelia.com
11:30-3 Mon.-Sat • 5:30-9 Fri.-Sat
(904) 432-8213
19 South 3rd Street
Historic Downtown Fernandina
Jacksonville Magazine Top 25
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LOCATION OF ADVERTISERS
(Followed by page number)
ANTIQUES
26CEight Flags
Antique Market (30)
26CThe Picker's Market (8)
26CTrailer Park
Collectibles (5)
BAKERY
26CRed Otter (32)
26CTwisted Sisters! (8)
23DWhat's In
Resale Boutique (20)
GIFTS, CRAFTS
26CSouthern Touch (29)
26CThe Pecan Roll Bakery (13) HOME FURNISHINGS
BOOKS
26CThe Book Loft (20)
CIGARS
12EWaterwheel Cigar (3)
FASHIONS
26CAmelia Angler
Outfitters (24)
24CBuy-Gones (6)
23CFifi's Fine
Resale Apparel (23)
26CLori+Lulu (7)
26CPineapple Patch (18)
22EAmelia’s Attic (6)
25DClassic Carpets (23)
HOTELS, INNS, B & B’s
22FDays Inn & Suites (16)
25GElizabeth Pointe Lodge (17)
Greyfield Inn
(Cumberland Island) (32)
PLUMBING
20ADave Turner Plumbing (28)
REAL ESTATE SALES
8FAmelia Island Plantation (2)
26CClaudia Watts (9)
20CCurtiss Lasserre (30)
12EThe Edwards Company (5)
21GERA Fernandina
Beach Realty (21)
26CIsland Real Estate
of Amelia (22)
12EMaddox, Inc. (32)
22EOceanfront Realty (6)
26CPam & Pat Troxel (18)
26CRE/MAX Sterling (27)
21FSea Horse Properties (29)
ICE CREAM / YOGURT
RECREATION
21DCold Stone Creamery (13) 11EAmelia Island Museum of
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26CAtlantic Mortgage
29DBoat Rentals (27)
Consultants (22)
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On The Water Adventures (27)
17FFernandina Beach
Golf Club (29)
26BFishing Charters A.C. Charters (26), Amelia
Island Charter Boat Assn. (24),
Amelia Isl. Charter Fishing (25),
`Ye Ole Pirate (24)
20AThe Golf Club at
North Hampton (20)
1DKayak Amelia (28)
11EMikes Island Bikes (7)
26CWindward Sailing (24)
RENTAL REAL ESTATE
8FAmelia Island Plantation (2)
12EAmelia Rental & Mgt. (32)
21GERA Fernandina
Beach Realty (21)
14FFlorida Properties (23)
21FSea Horse Properties (29)
11ESummer Beach Resort (28)
RESTAURANTS
SALONS & SPAS
11EMaking Waves Amelia (30)
26C29 South (12)
26CBrett’s Waterway Cafe (11) 8FThe Spa at Amelia
Island Plantation (31)
26CThe Crab Trap (11)
26CLe Clos (10)
SEAFOOD & BAIT
24DDoo Wop Diner (13)
26CAtlantic Seafood (25)
26CThe Happy
SHOPPING VILLAGES
Tomato Cafe (12)
26CHistoric Downtown
14DHorizons (11)
Fernandina
26CJoe's 2nd Street Bistro (15)
14DPalmetto Walk
26CKelley's Courtyard Cafe (15)
8FThe Shops of Amelia
26CMarina Restaurant (12)
Island Plantation (31)
21GThe Ocean Club (14)
TOURS
26CPepper's Mexican Grill
26CAmelia Island Museum
and Cantina (10)
of History (4)
8FPLAE (11)
26CJet Ski Tours (19)
26CThe Salty Pelican
26COld Towne
Bar & Grill (15)
Carriage Company (19)
21GSlider's Seaside Grill (14)
26CTasty's Burgers
& Fries (12)
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Amelia Island
Book Festival
February 20-22, 2014
Book lovers will make their annual
Featured authors for the 2014 Amelia
trek to Amelia Island in February for Island Book Festival include:
the Amelia Island Book Festival. This
David Baldacci, who made a big
event, now in its 13th year, brings splash on the literary scene in 1996 with
world-renowned authors to the island the publication of his first novel, Absofor a weekend of leclute Power, which betures, workshops, excame a major motion
hibits, book signings
picture. In total, Daand more. Readers
vid has published 26
can meet and mingle
novels, all of which
with their favorite
have been national
authors, and children
and
international
can experience storybestsellers;
several
telling and other fun
have been adapted for
activities in the Kidz
film and television.
Authors David Baldacci (left) and Susan
Fun Zone.
His novels have been
Boyer (right) are scheduled to appear.
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translated into more than
45 languages and sold in
more than 80 countries;
over 110 million copies
are in print worldwide.
David has also published
three novels for children.
He has received numerous accolades for his writing; most recently, he was inducted into the 2011 International Crime Writing Hall of Fame
and received the 2012 Barnes & Noble
Writers for Writers Award.
Susan Boyer - Susan's debut novel,
Lowcountry Boil, is a USA Today Bestseller and won many awards, including an Agatha Award winner for Best
First Novel, a Macavity nominee for
Best First Novel and a 2012 Daphne du
Maurier Award for Excellence in Mystery/Suspense. Lowcountry Bombshell,
the second in the Liz Talbot mystery series, was released in September.
Cassandra Conroy King - Cassandra
King is a best-selling novelist whose fiction has won the hearts of readers everywhere, especially in the American
south. Often told in first person, her
novels portray strong and memorable
characters who struggle with the same
timely issues and dilemmas that readers face in their own lives. Her latest
book, Moonrise, is a literary homage to
Rebecca, by Daphne du Maurier.
The 2014 festival kicks off on Thursday, February 20, with Danny Ellis.
Danny has toured Ireland, England and
the United States with the show he's
written around his "800 Voices" material. In 2009, he was awarded The Lyricist
of the Year by Just Plain Folks, the biggest independent music
award organization in the
world. His book, The Boy
at the Gate, based on his
orphanage
experience,
reached #2 in the Irish
non-fiction charts.
The Amelia Island Book Festival gives readers a
chance to meet their favorite authors.
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(right) are among the featured authors at the
2014 Amelia Island Book Festival.
An ambitious new part of the festival's
popular "Authors In Schools" program is
called Author Link. With corporate support and vigorous fundraising, Author
Link started in 2013 with great success.
Many Nassau County public school students and libraries received a copy of the
book written by the author who visited
their class. Over 400 books of the 15 visiting authors were purchased.
It is the Festival's desire to make this
one of the most aggressive book distribution programs in Florida. The ultimate goal is to give every student who
meets the author at Authors in Schools
a gift of a book. The success of this new
program is due to the generosity of the
Nassau County School Board, Rock
Tenn, Advanced Disposal and Amelia
Underwriters.
More authors and events will be announced as the festival date approaches.
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A 50-block area of Downtown Fernandina
is cited on the National Register of Historic
Places because of its amazing preservation of
late Victorian architecture. This reflects Fernandina's great prosperity from tourism and
shipping in the late 1800s.
When Henry Flagler bypassed our island in building his railroad down through
Florida, tourism surged southward, shipping
activity soon waned, and Fernandina slipped
into sleepy obscurity. Without so-called
"progress" the old buildings were repaired
rather than replaced, and our architectural
heritage was preserved.
Centre Street remains impressive with its
"handsome brick blocks" and the side streets,
especially S. 7th and N. 6th, remain enchanting with mansions and cottages adorned
with Victorian gingerbread.
For guided tours of Centre Street and the
surrounding blocks, contact the Amelia Island Museum of History at 261-7378.
Fernandina's downtown Historic District features
unique residences, churches and commercial
buildings, including the Bailey House (above)
and St. Peter's Episcopal Church (below).
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Crown Jewel of the Amelia Island Concours d'Elegance
The Automotive Fine Arts Society
During its 30th anniversary as an
organization, members of the Automotive Fine Arts Society (AFAS) will
exhibit their finest works at the 2014
Amelia Island Concours d'Elegance.
Automobile
enthusiasts and
art aficionados
will have the
opportunity
to meet AFAS
members and
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during
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Automotive Fine Arts Society President Ken
Eberts is the artist responsible for the two pieces
of art shown here. "Dad's Home" (opposite
page) was created to be a Christmas Card to be
published by a greeting card company and was
also issued as a limited edition print. "The 1960
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Since the inception
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every year, creating the
unique and celebrated
connection
between
the Concours and the
group. The 2014 Concours d'Elegance will
mark the 19th year that
visitors will experience
fine art in mediums
including oils, watercolors, acrylics, wood, gouache, ink, clay and
metal. This year, AFAS member Tom
Fritz created the official Concours
d'Elegance artwork.
"The Concours provides AFAS artists a forum to exhibit their visual
stories through magnificent works of
art," said Tony Sikorski, AFAS member. "Those visiting the show will see
a highly coveted selection of masterpieces, including some of my newest
sculptures."
Additional information about
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Winter Fishing at Amelia
Story and photos by Terry Lacoss
Winter fishing at Amelia Island affords
for some of the very best backcountry fishing of the year. The Nassau and St. Mary's
river systems play host to a variety of gamefish including redfish, bluefish, sea trout,
black drum, flounder, striped bass, flounder
and whiting. And in the headwaters in the
backcountry, fishermen will find trophysize largemouth bass and catfish!
Sea trout school at both the Cumberland
and Nassau sounds during the last portion
of the incoming tide, when clean ocean
waters flood popular sea trout habitats.
Here, sea trout weighing from one to eight
pounds typically feed over flooded oyster
bars, jetty rocks, the deep sides of river
channels and at deep bridge passes.
Key areas to target excellent-eating sea
trout at Nassau Sound include the mouth
of Sawpit Creek, where a shallow sandbar
drops off into a deep hole at the Nassau
Sound Bridge. Winter trout fishermen typically drift live shrimp deep under a trout
float from an anchored fishing boat in
depths ranging from 5-20 feet of water. The
small rock jetties located just north along
the beach at Nassau Sound also harbor winter sea trout during the last of the incoming
and first few hours of the falling tide.
The George Crady Fishing Pier at Nassau
Sound is also an excellent winter fishing
location while drifting live shrimp under a
trout float during the last of the incoming
tide. Some of the best trout fishing at this
popular site comes from the northwest corner of the pier.
Fishermen at Nassau Sound also have
the option to wade-fish along the shallow shoreline that runs from the northwest
corner of the bridge to nearby boat docks.
The boat docks also offer superb feeding
grounds for sea trout, whiting, flounder,
redfish, sheepshead and puppy drum.
The southwest corner of the Crady
Fishing Pier also offers excellent winter trout
and flounder action while wade fishing
along the grassy shorelines during the last of
the incoming and first of the falling tides.
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These shallow, sandy grass flats also
offer excellent fly fishing action for wade
fishermen as well. A 6-7 weight fly rod
setup works just fine for sea trout weighing to four pounds. Employ a short 6-ft.
leader with a 10-lb. tippet, with a white and
chartreuse color pattern "Clouser" fly tied to
the business end of the leader. Then strip
your fly slowly along the deep edges of the
flooded grasses.
If you enjoy targeting excellent-eating
whiting, anchor your boat just southwest
of "Bird Island" in 10 to 20 feet of water.
Fishermen here normally target whiting
with fresh local shrimp. When the black
drum begin to spawn in late winter, pieces
of blue crab are the baits of choice.
Cumberland Sound is located at the
northern tip of Amelia Island and is fed by
the Nassau River, Intracoastal Waterway
and several tidal rivers. With so many tidal
rivers feeding this fertile sound, winter fishing just doesn't get any better than here!
Once again, the last of the flood tide
offers the best bay fishing at Cumberland
Sound. Fish the flooded edges of the marsh
where oyster bars attract schooling winter game fish species including sea trout
and redfish. Live shrimp fished under a
"Popping Cork" and drifted over flooding
oyster bars is key.
Bottom fishing with fresh dead shrimp
in the deep waters of Cumberland Sound
finds black drum, whiting, bonnet head
sharks, flounder, bluefish, red drum and
more. During late winter, jack crevalle,
Spanish mackerel and bluefish begin to
stage a massive attack on schools of glass
minnows close to the surface. Casting or
trolling small jigs or spoons offers fast fishing action.
Winter fishermen will also find a mixed
bag of saltwater species holding at the
St. Mary's jetty rocks including sea trout,
flounder, whiting, black drum and more.
Drifting live shrimp deep under a trout
float close to areas of the jetties where
low areas of the rocks produce a "runout"
is a deadly winter fishing tactic for trout,
flounder and redfish. Fresh dead shrimp
fished on the bottom attracts strikes from
black drum, red drum, whiting, bluefish
and more. Live fiddler crabs or barnacles
fished close to jetty rocks nets sheepshead
weighing to nine pounds.
Some of the best trophy largemouth bass
fishing of the year comes during the cooler
Winter fishing on Amelia Island is great fun for
anglers of all sizes!
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Fishing from the beaches of Amelia Island can
produce whiting, blues and shark (above).
winter months. Last winter, a number of
eight to 10-lb. largemouth bass were taken
from nearby Florida freshwater lakes and
rivers.
Fishing with wild shiners often produces
the best big bass action in area rivers and
lakes. During warming trends, largemouth
will move onto the flats and can be taken
with a variety of artificial lures, including dark-colored plastic worms and rattle
traps.
Lofton Creek is located only a few minutes west of Amelia Island, and is overlooked by many local bass fishermen, but is
considered to be one of the best freshwater
bass streams in the south. Fishermen have
easy access to this narrow tidal river from
a boat ramp and park located on AIA at
Lofton Creek. You won't have to navigate
too far down river as some of the best
trophy bass fishing in Lofton Creek begins
right at the boat ramp and runs some two
miles down river. Expect to catch striped
bass and a mixed bag of saltwater game fish
where salt and freshwater mix.
Offshore fishing is excellent during the
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many of the close-to-shore natural and artificial fish havens. Some of the best bottom
fishing action can be enjoyed while fishing
right on the bottom with local squid, cut
baits and cigar minnows. Deep jigging with
light tackle is also becoming very popular
while tipping jigs with squid to entice a
variety of bottom species.
Look for Schultz's Fish Market, located
some five miles offshore of the south end of
Amelia Island, to harbor some of northeast
Florida's very best winter bottom fishing.
Here, drift-fishing boats will find a natural
lime rock bottom, numerous two to threefoot rock ledges and manmade reefs. Other
popular fish havens for winter bottom fishing include East FC, HH, AH, RL FA and
KBY. All of these popular offshore fish
havens are identified on the local offshore
chart with coordinates. Be sure to pick up
a copy of the Florida Wildlife Commission's
fishing rules and regulations. There are
several new regulations for current seasons
and bag limits. You can visit www.myfwc.
com for updated fishing regulation.
Northeast Florida's Gulf Stream harbors
excellent fishing for fast-swimming wahoo
that can weigh over the 90-lb. mark. Look
for some of the best wahoo action to come
while trolling in water depths from 2001000 feet of water. Large "Drone" spoons
rigged to wire lines and trolling weights
help get the lure down deep to the water
depths where winter wahoo are typically
holding.
Surf fishing during the winter produces
excellent catches of beach whiting and blues
along the beaches of Amelia Island. Fresh
shrimp is the bait of choice when fished
right on the bottom with a "Fish Finder"
setup. Look for the high falling tide to offer
some of the best fishing on foot, particularly
when a flood tide arrives at mid morning.
Key areas to surf fish along Amelia Island's
pristine beaches include the old "Pipeline",
the little jetty rocks located at Fort Clinch
and the southern tip of Amelia Island.
Non-Florida residents under the age of
16 will need to purchase a Florida saltwater
fishing license when fishing from land or
bridges. You may purchase a Florida saltwater fishing license by calling 1-888-3474356. You can also visit www.myfwc.com
for more fishing information.
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WINTER TIDES
High and low water predictions at the Amelia River entrance
New Moon
DECEMBER
First Quarter
HIGH
LOW
1 Sun.
6:58 AM
7:13 PM
2 Mon.
7:49 AM
8:05 PM
3 Tues.
8:41 AM
8:57 PM
4 Wed.
9:33 AM
9:50 PM
5 Thurs.
10:26 AM
10:44 PM
6 Fri.
11:19 AM
11:39 PM
7 Sat.
12:12 PM
8 Sun.
12:36 AM
1:07 PM
9 Mon.
1:34 AM
2:04 PM
10 Tues.
2:35 AM
3:03 PM
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Human Powered Adventure
Gift Cards available
Guided kayak & SUP tours
Kayak, SUP & Bike rentals
Unique earth-friendly gifts
Talbot Island State Park
4 miles south of Amelia
904-251-0016
Downtown Fernandina
4 N. 2nd St
across from the Palace
DAVE TURNER
PLUMBING
(904) 261-2448
(904) 277-3942
(904) 277-4533
FL#CFC057478
GA#006661
FAX (904) 277-4220
474390 East State Road 200
Fernandina Beach, FL 32034
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Southern Touch
Crabtree & Evelyn
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Willow Tree • Heritage Lace
April Cornell • Cat’s Meow
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Residential &
Commercial
Sales and
Property
Management
Gifts • Games
Decorative Accessories
Corner of
3rd &Corner
Centreof
Streets
3rd & Centre Streets
Sun.
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www.SeaHorseOfAmelia.com
904-432-8184
2477 Sadler Road
Be Our Guest!
Fernandina Beach Golf Club is offering a special 18-hole
rate for visitors staying in one of the island’s hotels,
resorts, or other rental facilities.
$
34 Weekday • $39 Weekend
Includes 18 hole green fee, cart and tax.
Clubhouse serving Breakfast and Lunch Daily
904.277.7370 • fernandinabeachgolfclub.com
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New on the Scene
Over 50
Dealers
NATIONWIDE
SHIPPING
AVAILABLE
Open daily
Visa/MC
(904) 277-8550
"Chip-Free" Opi Gel pOlish
Making Waves Amelia
Full-Service Salon
Mon - Sat. 10-5
5472 First Coast Hwy.
(Park Place Plaza)
Cherye, Dottie, Suzy
Carrie, Nikki
(not pictured: Emily)
261-4500
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on Facebook!
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“Think I’ll let that native land agent be my guide.”
CURTISS H.
LASSERRE
Real Estate, Inc.
Residential - Commercial
64Creek
+/- acres
on lighthouse
400' Egan's
lot near
Amelia
Islandlots
Parkway
One of
the premier
on the island!
75'75'oceanfront
oceanfrontlot
lot
Lighthouse lot 64 +/- acres on
400'
on Egan’s
Creek
Amelia
Island Parkway
Call Any Time
Call
Any Time
904-261-4066
904-261-4066
[email protected]
BOdy WaxinG • eyeBrOW TinTinG
ear pierCinG • speCializinG in COlOr
604 Centre Street • Historic Downtown
Junior's Seafood Restaurant and Grill
- This has been a favorite spot in Jacksonville for seafood since 1999; repeatedly
ranking among the Top 5 restaurants on
the Northside to dine. Junior's Seafood is
excited to be bringing their delicious food
to Yulee, Fernandina and Amelia Island.
Our new location is now open at the corner of A1A and Blackrock Road. Fabulous food, fast and at a fair price. This seafood spot is sure to be a welcome retreat
when nothing but the best seafood will
do.
www.Juniorsseafoodandgrill.com.
904-310-6922.
Mike's Island Bikes - Located on the
south end of Amelia Island, Mikes sells
new and used bikes from names like Salsa, Electra, SE Bikes, Surly, 3G and Strider.
Mikes provides sales, rental bikes, parts
and repairs and specializes in "cruisers"
and custom bikes. 5472 First Coast Hwy.
#11. www.mikesislandbikes.com. 904261-6131.
12th Annual
Amelia Island Museum of History
GOLF TOURNAMENT
Friday, February 7, 2014
Golf Club of Amelia Island
12:00 Noon Shotgun Start
Handicap Scramble
4-person Captain's Choice
$150 Entry Fee
Thursday Night
Tournament Kickoff Party
Prizes guaranteed for all teams
Awards Ceremony with heavy
hors d'oeuvres, wine & beer
To enter call (904) 261-7378
or visit www.ameliamuseum.org
Registration closes January 24th
3032 S. 8th St. /A1A
www.lasserrerealestate.com
P.O. Box 653
e-mail: [email protected]
Fernandina Beach, FL 32034
3028www.lasserrerealestate.com
S. 8th St./A1A, FB, FL 32034
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All entries submitted after that date
will be put on a waiting list.
We are home to Big Break Florida!
Watch the show’s premier on the Golf Channel in
February 2014. Tune in to see our courses and the
beauty of Amelia Island featured on TV.
More to expLore
HoLIdAy
speCIAL
spA
deAL
EVERy
sAt
Feast of Seven Fishes • Verandah • Dec. 22–Jan. 2
enjoy an appetizer, choice of specialty entrée, and a decadent
dessert for $49/person. Reservations (904) 432–1457.
Discount for Locals • The Spa • Now–Feb. 28
Offering Nassau and Duval County residents 15% off spa
services Sunday–Thursday. Appointments (904) 432–2220.
Amelia Farmers Market • The Shops • 9am–1pm
Visit local vendors and wander through farm direct produce,
specialty foods, baked goods, and specialty plants and flowers.
Visit thingstodoataip.com to sign up for our e-club!
Located at Omni Amelia Island Plantation
6800 First Coast Highway • Amelia Island, FL 32034
(904) 261- 6161 • omniameliaislandplantation.com
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ENJOY ALL THAT AMELIA
HAS TO OFFER !
TRASH TO TREASURE!
Who knew
water bottles
could look so good?
The Fabric in I Pair
of these Great Jeans
Recycles 8 Water Bottles.
GO GREEN
AND LOOK GREAT!
Enjoy all the amenities, all the activities
and all the excitement available to you
on beautiful Amelia Island.
AMELIA RENTAL
Visit us online at www.redotter.net
1012 Atlantic Avenue
Fernandina Beach, FL 32034
& MANAGEMENT SERVICES
(904) 261-9129 • (800) 874-8679
5299 South Fletcher Avenue
www.AmeliaRentals.com
CUMBERLAND
ISLAND
Greyfield Inn
Overnight Lodging,
Island Day Trips & Fine Dining
Ferry Departures
from Fernandina Beach
(904) 261-6408
Store Hours:
M-Sat. 10 - 7 | Sun. 11 - 5
904-310-6500
Store Hours:
M-Sat. 9 - 6 | Sun. 12 - 4
904-206-4122