Summer 2012 - Amelia Now Online

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Summer
2012
H o M E S | Ho M E S I tE S | V I L L AS
4 Red Maple
103 Sea Marsh
This charming 3 BR/3 BA Sea Marsh
community home has an open floor plan,
a fireplace, vaulted ceiling, skylights and a
sunroom. $495,000
3 BR/2.5 BA home featuring a fireplace with
marble surround, extensive crown molding,
and greenbelt on one side. $555,000
148 Long Point
38 ocean Club Dr.
Immaculate 4 BR/4.5 BA home featuring
natural stone tiles, a winding staircase,
Kitchen Aid stainless appliances, and more.
$1,499,000
Stately 3-story Mediterranean style home, 4
BR/4 full, 2 half baths, 5,703 sq. ft. just steps
from the ocean. $1,975,000
Prices subject to change without notice. Sq. ft. is approximate
Located in the Reception Center at Omni Amelia Island Plantation
Monday–Friday 9am–5:30pm • Saturday–Sunday 10–5pm
Beach Walker Villas
Beachside Villas
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away from the beach and pool. $350,000
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Luxurious 3 bedroom/3 bath ocean front
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Fairway oak Villas
Linkside Villas
Golf and wooded views are showcased in
these 2 bedroom/2 bath villas. $190,000 $325,000
2 and 3 bedroom villas featuring serene
golf and lake views, near AIP Racquet Park.
$439,000
6800 First Coast Highway • Amelia Island, FL 32034 • (904) 277-5980 • (866) 669-5099
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Summer on Amelia
Summer on Amelia means getting
outside and enjoying all the great recreational activities that the island has
to offer. Take a relaxing walk along the
beach... swim in the cool waters of the
ocean... play golf on one of the area's six
beautiful and challenging courses... or
just spend a day sightseeing, shopping
and dining on northeast Florida's hidden
gem of a vacation destination.
Amelia Island also has an array of
summertime events and celebrations, a
description of these begins on page 8.
Please consult the map on page 24 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 2012. Cover photo and photos this page by Charles
Litrico. If you would like to subscribe to Amelia Now, please send $8 for a one-year subscription (4
quarterly issues). Please visit our new and improved website at www.amelianow.com. We invite you
to post comments and submit photos of your trip to Amelia Island.
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Amelia Island
At A Glance
Name: Bestowed by Oglethorpe in honor of
Princess Amelia, the daughter of George II.
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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
3 - 4.5%
Bob Gedeon
Island resident since 1962
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Local 261-8870 • Toll free 877-261-8870
e-mail: [email protected]
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.
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ENJOY ALL THAT AMELIA
HAS TO OFFER !
Enjoy all the amenities, all the activities
and all the excitement available to you
on beautiful Amelia Island.
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201 Centre Street
904-321-2441
Banks - Centre St., S. 8th, S. 14th, Sadler Rd.
Chamber of Commerce - 961687 Gateway
Blvd., Suite 101-G
Churches - Amelia Plantation Interdenominational Chapel, 1450 Bowman Rd., 277-4414
Amelia Baptist - 961167 Buccaneer Trail, 261-9527
First Assembly of God - 302 S. 14th, 261-6448
First Baptist - 1600 South 8th Street, 261-3617
First Missionary Baptist - 22 S. 9th, 261-4907
Five Points Baptist - 736 Bonnie View, 261-4615
North 14th St. Baptist - 519 N. 14th, 261-0422
New Zion Miss. Bapt. - 10 S. 10th, 261-0010
Catholic - 4th & Broome, 261-3472
Church of Christ - 1005 S. 14th St., 261-9760
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints 2800 S. 14th Street, 261-7370
Episcopal - 8th & Atlantic, 261-4293
Grace Community Church - 85439 Miner Road, 491-0363
Holy Trinity Anglican - 1830 Lake Park Drive, 430-0274
Lutheran - 2600 Atlantic Avenue - 261-6306
Trinity United Methodist - 8th & Ash, 277-6859
Methodist - 601 Centre Street, 261-5769
Presbyterian - 9 N. 6th Street, 261-3837
Hospital - 1250 S. 18th Street
Library - 25 N. 4th Street, Tues., Wed., Fri.
& Sat. 10-6; Mon. & Thurs. 10-8; closed Sunday.
Museum - Corner of South 3rd and Cedar;
guided tours 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.
Police Department - 1525 Lime Street
Post Office - Centre at 4th, Sadler at Citrona
Public Restrooms - Centre Street next to the
Visitor Center, Library, Central Park, Main Beach,
Peter’s Point
Shopping Centers - Downtown, S 8th.,
S. 14th., Sadler Road, Palmetto Walk, The Shops at
Omni Amelia Island Plantation, The Shops at Amelia
Market, Park Place, Gateway to Amelia
Visitor Center - 102 Centre Street
702 Centre St.
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 U.S. location to have been under
eight different flags.
French 1562-1565: 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.
English 1763-1783: 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 - With secret U.S. blessings, the
so-called "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 - 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 - 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 Senator David Yulee, the railroad ran from Fernandina to Cedar Key.
Confederate - 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 Summer Event Calendar
The 11th annual Amelia Island Chamber Music Festival began in May and
will conclude with three performances
in June. On June 2, the April Verch Band
will perform folk music at Walker's
Landing at Omni Amelia Island Plantation. June 3, the Beth Newdome Fellowship Artists will be in concert at the
Memorial United Methodist Church.
The final event of the festival will be
June 8 at the Prince of Peace Lutheran
Church. For complete performance and
ticket information call 261-1779 or visit
www.aicmf.com.
Downtown Fernandina comes alive
with music and dance on the first weekend of every month with Sounds on
Centre. These free concerts, sponsored by
the Historic Fernandina Business Association, are held on Centre Street between
Front and Second Street from 6 to 8 p.m.
Dates for this summer's concerts are June
1, July 6, August 3 and September 7. For
more information please visit online at
www.SoundsOnCentre.com.
The Shops of Amelia Island Plantation hosts several weekly events throughout the summer. Their Low Country
Shrimp Boil from 5 to 8 pm on Thursday
evenings at Marche Burette has quickly
become a local and guest favorite. Stop
by and taste this made-to-order southern
delicacy of shrimp, new potatoes, sausage
and corn on the cob. On Friday evenings,
Boardwalk Bash offers live music, beer
and wine specials, kids activities and a
visits with the recreation mascot, Tanner
the Turtle. For more details call 904-2616161 or visit ameliaislandplantationblog.
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Celebrate America's independence
with the annual Stars and Stripes Freedom Festival. This day-long celebration
on the Fourth of July in Fernandina Beach
includes a festival for all ages at Central
Park, a colorful parade and patriotic mu-
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sic at the historic depot downtown. The
day ends with a bang with a fireworks
display over the Amelia River at the
downtown waterfront.
Visitors and locals alike can enjoy a
trip to the Fernandina Farmers Market
in Historic Downtown Fernandina. The
Market is held Saturday mornings from 9
a.m. to 1 p.m. along 7th and Centre Street.
Mingle with local farmers and business
owners as you browse a wide selection of
farm-direct fruits and vegetables, as well
as gourmet baked goods and prepared
foods. For more info please visit online at
www.fernandinafarmersmarket.com.
Putt-Putt Golf at Main Beach offers
Doubles Tournaments every Friday night
from May through September for just
$7.50 per person. Registration and free
practice begins at 6:00 pm. Players must
be registered by 7:20 - shotgun start at
7:30. Play is a two-person team, best ball
format, 5 stroke limit Two rounds with
free ice cream between rounds. Usually
lasts about 2 hours, 15 minutes. Two Skill
divisions: Novice and Advanced. Lots of
Above: Visit the Shops of Amelia Island Plantation for
Low Country Shrimp Boil (inset) on Thursdays and
Boardwalk Bash on Fridays.
Below: Putt-Putt Golf at Main Beach offers doubles
tournaments every Friday evening.
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SANDY PRICE
Barbeque is serious business at the annual Great
Southern Tailgate Cook-off at Main Beach in August.
Prizes and multiple ways to win! Call 2614443 or go to www.puttputtflorida.com.
The 30th annual Nassau Sport Fishing
Association Kingfish Tournament and
Fishing Rodeo will take place August 3-4.
Come to the Fernandina Harbor Marina
at the foot of Centre Street for the Captain's Meeting Friday August 3 at 7 p.m.
and also enjoy a public barbecue with
tournament T-shirts and hats available
for sale. On August 4, the fishing starts at
6:30 a.m. and continues till 5 p.m. Weigh-
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8 p.m. The top TOC prize is $10,000 based
on 100 boats. Additional Fishing Rodeo
will pay out $1,000 per species for five inshore and five offshore species (based on
125 entries). For details call 904-415-1927
or visit www.fishnsfa.com.
Kick off the football season the weekend of August 24-25 with a barbeque competition at the beach with the Third Annual Great Southern Tailgate Cook-off!
Sanctioned by the Kansas City Barbeque
Society, professional barbeque competition teams will compete for over $20,000
in cash and prizes at Main Beach Park.
Bring your family, friends, and your appetite to Main Beach Park and enjoy live
music by local and regional bands while
experiencing the thrill of the competition.
For more information visit online at www.
gstailgatecookoff.com.
"Discover Your World" an exhibit
geared for children will be opening at
the Amelia Island Museum of History
in late summer. This has been made possible by an anonymous donation through
the Margery Huston and Arthur K. Freas
Children's Initiative. This generous gift
allows AIMH to move forward on plans
for designing and installing a new interactive exhibit for children. The new
planned children's exhibit, "Discover
Your World" will employ the philosophy
of discovery-based learning, utilizing a
variety of methods interspersed throughout the museum. For more information
about this program and the Freas Initiative, visit www.ameliamuseum.org or call
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The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island
Finalizes $65 Million Renovation
The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island recently
finalized a five-year, $65 million investment
with the redesign of its 445 guest rooms. The
initial phases added a lavish spa, additional
ballroom space, a sophisticated sports bar
and updated restaurant concepts.
James McManemon, the resort's general
manager says, "This is the last phase of a
five-year investment to enhance our guest's
experience. Our vision is to capture a sense
of place that is comfortable and elegant."
The coastal design by Wilson Associates is inspired by tide lines that mark the
dune-lined barrier island beach. The guest
is greeted with dark mahogany wood floor
at entry resembling the wet sand and brown
reeds pushed to shore at high tide. A carpet
design evokes an image of wind-swept sand
leads to the dramatic ceiling to floor balcony
doors overlooking the Atlantic Ocean.
"We approached this extensive project with
a comprehensive plan, but the cornerstone of
the investment is our continued dedication to
an exceptional guest experience for travelers
and meeting groups," says McManemon.
The final phase of the investment was
completed over the last 18 months with a
full exterior makeover, the installation of
energy efficient, storm-proof sliding balcony doors and refreshing guest lodging.
"Guests will be greeted with room interiors that take a cue from the sea, integrating
natural colors, shapes and textures found at
the beach." The new floor-to-ceiling glass
balcony doors reveal stunning views of the
coastline, additional natural lighting and
allow private access to the outdoors. The
overall look is a dramatic conclusion to the
five-year investment in enhancing the guest
experience.
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The New Face of Tennis at
Omni Amelia Island Plantation
The Omni Amelia Island Plantation and cennes University in Indiana.
its newly re-branded tennis school, Cliff
"I am very excited about the opportuniDrysdale Tennis, welcome Scott Colebourne ties ahead of me at the Omni Amelia Island
as the new director of tennis. Colebourne Plantation," said Colebourne. "The resort
comes to the luxury properhas a long, rich tennis histy from Stratton Mountain
tory, and I look forward
Resort in Vermont, where he
to enhancing the already
has led the resort's Drysdale
stellar reputation as a top
Tennis School since 2009.
tennis destination and deUnder his direction, the
livering the Cliff Drysdale
Stratton Mountain Resort's
Ultimate Tennis Experience
tennis program was profor which our company is
pelled to a top ranking with
well known."
Tennis Magazine's "Top
Cliff Drysdale Tennis
Tennis Resorts" and Tennis
(CDT), founded in 2001 by
Resorts Online's "Top Tennis
tennis legend Cliff Drysdale
Camps." Colebourne holds
and partners Don Hendera Bachelor of Management Director of Tennis Scott Colebourne son and Tom Brownhill,
Studies from the University
specializes in daily tennis
of Waikato, New Zealand and was national- operations and management for resorts, holy ranked in the top five for collegiate tennis tels and private tennis clubs; sports design
players in New Zealand, eventually playing and construction consultation for compaat the collegiate All-American level at Vin- nies interested in building world-class tennis facilities; tennis educational programs,
summer camps, clinics and retreats; and
resort, hotel corporate outing planning and
leisure operations. For more information,
visit www.cliffdrysdale.com.
The Omni Amelia Island Plantation is
also pleased to announce their new "Resort
Pass" - your pass to all the golf, tennis, restaurants and activities that the beautiful island resort has to offer.
Starting at $200 for an individual and
only $400 for a family of two adults and two
children, the Resort Pass includes one complimentary room night, 50% off prevailing
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golf rates at Oak Marsh and Ocean Links,
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For more information and a complete list
of Resort Pass benefits, please call the golf
pro shop at (904) 277-5907 or the tennis pro
shop at (904) 277-5151.
Resort Pass is not available to property owners and
residents in Club designated areas, south of the Fernandina Beach Airport and Bill Melton Road, and including
Amelia Island Plantation, Summer Beach, Crane Island
and Brady Point Preserve. Sales are exclusively for primary residents of Nassau (as described), Duval, St. Johns
and Flagler counties in Florida, and Camden County in
Georgia.
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Amelia's Beautiful Beaches
Amelia Island has over 13 miles of beautiful beaches to be enjoyed by residents and
visitors alike.
Spend a day at the beach swimming,
surfing, sailing or just relaxing. Beachcombers should be able to find many treasures,
including shark teeth, sand dollars, starfish,
sea glass and a variety of shells.
In addition to the
state parks at both
ends of Amelia Island, there are four
primary beach access
points:
Main Beach, at
Atlantic and Fletcher
avenues, offers the
most amenities. Rest
rooms and outdoor
showers are available, The beaches of Amelia
along with picnic summertime destination.
tables, a playground,
Putt-Putt golf, volleyball nets, basketball
courts, a skate park and a boardwalk. Lifeguards are on duty during the summer.
Seaside Park is located at the roundabout
on South Fletcher Avenue and Sadler Road.
There are rest rooms and outdoor showers
here along a boardwalk with several covered
areas. Limited parking.
Peters Point, at South Fletcher Avenue
just east of the intersection at Amelia Island
Parkway, has a large paved parking lot, covered pavilions, rest rooms and indoor and
outdoor showers. Lifeguards are on duty
during the summer.
Burney Park, at American Beach just
north of Amelia Island Plantation, also has
a large paved parking lot, rest rooms, picnic
tables and showers. Lifeguards are on duty
in the summer.
American Beach is one of the most historic beaches on the Atlantic coast. Originally established in 1935
by A. L. Lewis and the
Afro-American Life
Insurance Company,
American Beach was
a popular destination
during the 1930's, 40's
and 50's for many
blacks throughout the
southeast who were
prohibited from visiting
"whites-only"
beaches. It was named
Island are a popular to the Black Heritage
Trail in 1991 and is
now designated as a
historic site.
If you are lucky enough to enjoy Amelia's
beaches, here are a few things to remember:
• Don't walk on dunes or pick sea oats
• No alcoholic beverages or glass bottles
• No open fires or grills
• Pets are allowed but must be on a
leash. Owners are responsible for immediate cleanup.
• Vehicles are only permitted in a few
limited-access areas. Permits are available at
the Nassau County Courthouse or at Hall's
Beach Store on Sadler Road.
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Sea Oats: Protectors of the Dunes
Newcomers to Amelia Island are always impressed by the beauty of the sea
oats growing on the primary dunes along
the oceanfront. But this hearty grass
(Uniola paniculata) performs a far more
important function than adding its good
looks to the scenery. It helps to hold the
sand and protect the dunes from wind
and erosion.
Since sand dunes are so dry, a 6-inch
sea oats plant may have roots which are
five feet long. This long root system helps
stabilize the dunes against erosion. In addition, the plant above ground can catch
windblown sand to increase the size of
the dune.
So important are the sea oats that Florida law prohibits the picking of them at
any time. Driving on the dunes is also
prohibited. Also, people are urged to
use boardwalks when walking over the
dunes in an effort to preserve the beachprotecting sea oats.
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whimsical twist, where award-winning
chef and owner Scotty Schwartz paints
a playground for the palette. Winner of
Florida Trend's "Golden Spoon." Voted
"Best of Jax" by Folio Weekly. 29 South
3rd Street. www.29southrestaurant.com.
277-7919.
BAR ZIN - This bistro and wine bar
in Palmetto Walk features select wines,
craft beers, local artisan cheeses and
charcuterie, saketini's, and American
bistro cuisine. Alfresco and private dining available. Lunch Tues.-Sat. 11:30-2;
Brunch Sun. 11:30-2, Happy Hour Tues.
Sat. 4-6; Dinner Tues.-Sat. 5:30-10. 4924
CONTINENTAL CUISINE
CASUAL ELEGANCE
AN AMELIA ISLAND
TRADITION SINCE 1995
LUNCH
Tuesday - Friday 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
DINNER
Wednesday - Saturday 6 p.m. - 9 p.m.
4828 First Coast Highway (904) 321-2430
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A Really Great Sandwich on the Freshest Bread in Town
At Great Harvest, we make your sandwich fresh to order with
premium meats and cheeses, our specialty sauces and spreads,
and we serve them on our amazing made-from-scratch breads!
Come on in for a free slice any time!
Great Harvest Bread Co. Amelia
820 Sadler Road
SW Corner of 14th and Sadler
904-277-4747
www.greatharvestamelia.com
Mon.- Sat. 7a - 7p
First Coast Highway. 904-310-6620.
BARBERITOS - Barberitos' food is
made-to-order right in front of you, exactly the way you tell us to make it. In addition to serving the best-tasting burritos,
we also offer delicious tacos, quesadillas, nachos and salads. Barberitos offers
fresh, healthy, and absolutely delicious
food, made-to-order, just the way you
like it. 1519 Sadler Rd. 904-277-2505.
BRETT’S WATERWAY CAFE Brett’s is the official welcome center to
Florida's east coast, and center stage
for Fernandina's vibrant and enchanted
downtown waterfront district. 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. www.brettswaterwaycafe.com. One
South Front Street. 261-2660.
LE CLOS - Located in Fernandina's
Historic District, Le Clos serves deli-
(904) 261-2660
1 South Front Street,
Amelia Island, FL 32034
www.BrettsWaterwayCafe.com
Italian Continental Cuisine
and Seafood Restaurant
Chef-owner Mario Pompeo,
a native of Naples, Italy
prepares continental cuisine
and authentic Italian dishes
with flair. His pastas, sauces,
unique crusty bread and
desserts are all homemade.
Family owned and operated
Fresh Seafood • Veal • Chicken • Pizza
Free house salad included with all entrees
Large selection of
Dinner from 5 p.m.
wine and beer
302 Centre St. 261-7490
Open
daily
in
Historic
Downtown
Fernandina
710 Centre Street
904-321-0409
www.tastysamelia.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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1519 Sadler rd • (904) 277-2505
burritos, Nachos, tacos
salads, quesadillas aNd more!
RISTORANTE
ITALIANO
& PIZZERIA
5472 First
Coast Hwy
5 South Second Street
Downtown Fernandina
South Amelia Island
Serving
dinner nightly904.491.1999
4:30 to 9:30
904.261.9400
OutdOOr dining
• tAKEOut
Monday-Friday
4:30-9:30AvAilAblE
Saturday-Sunday 11:30-9:30
5472 First Coast Hwy. (South Amelia Island)
www.gennarositaliano.com
904.491.1999
904.261.9400
[email protected]
www.thepecanrollbakery.com
122 South 8th Street
Historic Downtown
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ph: 904-491-9815
fax: 904-491-4816
cious 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 p.m.
Reservations recommended. 20 South
2nd Street. www.leclos.com. 261-8100.
COLD STONE CREAMERY - If it
has anything to do with ice cream, it
has everything to do with Cold Stone
Creamery. From unique ice cream creations to healthy smoothies, cakes and
shakes - nobody serves up the ultimate
indulgence like Cold Stone. We also
cater! 808 Sadler Road. 491-8227.
THE CRAB TRAP - Nautical decor
and friendly service make for a casual,
relaxing atmosphere. Dinner daily offers
fresh local seafood - fried, grilled, broiled
or blackened - as well as steaks, lobster,
chicken and oysters year ‘round. Now
open for lunch from 11 a.m. daily. Beer,
wine, cocktails. Family owned and operated since 1979. Major credit cards. 31 N.
2nd St. 261-4749.
DeNUCCI'S SOFT SERVE - This
parlor-style restaurant features Nathan's
hot dogs, Edy's soft serve (custard, ice
cream and yogurt) and Dole Whip fruit
soft serve. They also have sugar free,
fat free and dairy-free selections. Walkup, drive-thru, or sit in the children's
play area. DeNucci's also makes special
occasion cakes and pies. 2210 Sadler
Road. 310-6837.
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 (just down from the movie theater).
432-8400.
FALCON'S NEST - This aviationthemed restaurant at the Omni Amelia
Island Plantation is decorated with 7,000
square feet of fascinating memorabilia
from the aviation world. Guests enjoy
the build-your-own Falcon burger, a full
service bar and the best martini menu
around. Happy hour offered each day to
get the evening going. 904-491-4242.
GENNARO'S
RISTORANTE
ITALIANO & PIZZERIA - Southern Italian
cuisine with baked and sauteed pasta
dishes, gourmet raviolis, and Italian din-
ners featuring veal, chicken, and seafood. Hand tossed pizzas, calzones and
strombolis. House specialties include
shrimp feast and margharita pizza. Bread
baked on-site. Beer and wine available.
Private dining room for large groups.
Outdoor dining and takeout available.
Family friendly. Open daily 4:30-9:30.
5472 First Coast Highway - near Omni
Plantation and Ritz-Carlton. 904-4911999. 904-261-9400.
GREAT HARVEST BREAD COMPANY
- Great Harvest Amelia features madefrom-scratch breads and sweets baked
daily, where they grind the wheat flour
right in the bakery! Their delicious sandwiches are served on their hand crafted
breads. Their coffee is locally roasted
fresh each week to bring you the best
cup of coffee you'll find on the island!
820 Sadler Road. 904-277-4747.
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. 261-6408.
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 Hwy. 321-2430.
ISLAND TIME FROZEN YOGURT
- Now open in historic downtown
Fernandina, Island Time features pre-
lunch ~ tues - sat 11:30 - 2
lunch/brunch ~ sun 11:30 - 2
happy hour ~ tues - sat 4 - 6
dinner ~ tues - sat 5:30 - 10
Select wines / Craft beers
Local Artisan cheeses & Charcuterie
Saketini's / American bistro cuisine
Alfresco dining / Private dining
904.310.6620
4924 first coast highway (palmetto walk)
www.barzin-bistro-winebar.com
Le
Clos
Cafe´- Restaurant Provençal
(904) 432-8213
19 South 3rd Street
20 South 2nd Street
Reservations 904-261-8100
www.leclos.com
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Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
Open 7 Days • Beer & Wine
1120 S. 14th Street • (904) 432-8400
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
14 Flavors 55 Toppings
PREMIUM FROZEN YOGURT
14 Flavors 65 Toppings
Unlimited Creations
Unlimited Creations
Self
Serve- Soft
- Soft
Serve
Self Serve
Serve
Frozen
Yogurt
~ Sorbet
~ Gelato
Frozen Yogurt
~ Sorbet
~ Custard
Real
Fruit
Smoothies
Real Fruit Smoothies
Now available
Fresh Brewed
HYPPO
Ice Pops
Kona
Coffee
306 Centre Street Fernandina Beach, FL 904 -55-8444
306
Centre Street
904-557-8444
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mium artisan frozen yogurt made with all
natural ingredients. Choose from 14 flavors of frozen yogurt, sorbets and gelato
to twist and top with over 65 delicious
toppings. Island Time also offers fat free,
low fat, no sugar added and non-dairy
treats, plus real fruit smoothies, Hyppo
ice pops and exotic teas. 306 Centre
Street. 904-557-8444.
JOE’S 2ND STREET BISTRO Located in historic downtown Fernandina,
Joe’s 2nd Street Bistro serves innovative
cuisine in a relaxed, island atmosphere.
Enjoy fresh seafood, game and specialty dishes in a charming 1903 home,
or outside in a New Orleans-inspired
courtyard. Jacksonville Magazine Top 25.
Extensive wine list. Dinner nightly 6-9:30.
Reservations recommended. Major credit
cards. www.joesbistro.com. 14 South 2nd
Street. 321-2558.
KELLEY'S COURTYARD CAFE Kelley's Courtyard Cafe 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 Monday through
Saturday from 11-3 and 5-9. 19 South 3rd
Street. www.kelleyscourtyardcafe.com.
432-8213.
MARCHE BURETTE - Located in the
Shops of Amelia Island Plantation, this
gourmet food market, wine shop and deli
offers a variety of sandwiches, soups,
salads, wood-oven pizza and specialty
desserts or homemade ice cream. For
a casual dining experience, guests can
relax outside on the covered porch overlooking the old-fashioned shopping village and the lake. 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 & wine available. Casual.
11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. daily. V/MC/D. 101
Centre St. 261-5310.
THE PECAN ROLL BAKERY - This
real neighborhood bakery located near
Historic Downtown Fernandina features
sweet and savory pastries, cookies,
cakes, breads and more! They are always
coming out with new tasty treats, and
love to celebrate the holidays with festive
sweet and savory desserts and snacks.
Everything is made from scratch. Now
serving lunch daily from 11:30 to 1:30.
Enjoy fresh salads or sandwiches made
on freshly baked bread. 122 S. 8th St.
www.thepecanrollbakery.com. (904) 4919815. 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.
Come see our new location in downtown
Fernandina with full bar and patio dining!
Open for lunch and dinner every day.
www.peppersmexican.com. 530 Centre
St. (Fernandina Beach). 277-2011. 96098
Lofton Square Ct. (Yulee). 491-6955.
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
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
The
Crab Trap
Restaurant
is now
open for
lunch.
7 Days a Week
Open at 11 AM
Serving all of our famous dishes...
and a few new ones!
31 N. 2nd Street
904-261-4749
Historic Downtown
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open for lunch Tues.-Sat. 11:30 - 2:30.
Call for live entertainment schedule. V/
MC/AE. Located in the Spa and Shops
at Omni Amelia Island. www.plaefl.net.
277-2132.
POMPEO’S - Chef-owner Mario
Pompeo, a native of Naples, Italy, prepares continental cuisine and authentic
Italian dishes with flair. His pastas, sauces, unique, crusty bread and desserts
are all homemade. Choose from veal,
chicken, steak, fresh seafood or pasta.
Free house salad included with all entrees.
Large selection of wine and beer. All
major credit cards accepted. Best pizza
in town. Dinner from 5 p.m. Available for
private parties and banquets. Casual.
Family-owned and operated. 302 Centre
St. 261-7490.
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 and Breakers Bar
now open! Full bar and banquet facilities
available. Take-out available. 1998 South
Fletcher Ave. (next to the Seaside Park).
277-6652. Fax: 277-6529.
TASTY'S BURGERS & FRIES
- Located at the entrance to Historic
Downtown Fernandina, Tasty's is the
island's newest burger joint. 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 grounds
at Omni Amelia Island Plantation, The
Verandah offers diners a chance to view
the natural canopy of oaks from their
table. With a menu of fresh local seafood
specialties, as well as grilled New York
strip, pasta and chicken, The Verandah
is sure to be a dining experience to
remember. 904-321-5050.
We're bettter... we're fresher...
we're tastier!
Fernandina Beach
530 Centre Street
(downtown)
(904) 277-2011
Yulee
96098 Lofton Square
(Winn-Dixie Plaza)
(904) 491-6955
www.peppersmexican.com
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from the mall.
Stroll through an array of boutiques in our shopping village, dine in one of our
many restaurants, relax at The Spa or be adventurous and try a Segway tour.
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Antique Market (36)
26CTrailer Park Collectibles (6)
BAKERY
21D Great Harvest Bread Co. (16)
26CThe Pecan Roll Bakery (18)
BOOKS
26CThe Book Loft (31)
CANDY / SWEETS
26CFernandina’s Fantastic
Fudge (29)
FASHIONS
26CAmelia Angler Outfitters (37)
17F Amelia Isl. Trading Co. (45)
26CBijoux Amelia (30)
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14DEvelyne Talman (34)
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25GElizabeth Pointe Lodge (25)
Greyfield Inn
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ICE CREAM / YOGURT
21DCold Stone Creamery (21)
21FDeNucci's Soft Serve (18)
26CFernandina's Fantastic
Fudge (29)
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JEWELRY
26CAmelia's Fine Jewelry (11)
26CRobison Jewelry (12)
PLUMBING
20ADave Turner Plumbing (33)
REAL ESTATE SALES
8FAmelia Island Plantation (2)
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From
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For Reservations Call:
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$10 extra person charge Sun - Wed • $20 extra person charge Thur - Sat
2707 Sadler Road
www.daysinn.com
17EAir Amelia (14)
14FFlorida Properties (36)
21GSlider's Seaside Grill (16)
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11EMaking Waves Amelia (46)
1D EcoMotion Segway® Tours (11) RESTAURANTS
8FThe Spa at Amelia
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Island Plantation (23)
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SEAFOOD & BAIT
A.C. Charters (39), Amelia
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Island Charter Boat Assn. (37), 26CBrett’s Waterway Cafe (17)
26CAtlantic Seafood (41)
Amelia Isl. Charter Fishing (38), 26CThe Crab Trap (21)
SHOPPING VILLAGES
Miss Kayla, (39), Rappi (38),
26CLe Clos (19)
20BGateway to Amelia
`Ye Ole Pirate (40)
24DDoo Wop Diner (20)
26CHistoric Downtown
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Fernandina (26)
Italiano and Pizzeria (18)
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(21)
Kayak Rentals (4)
Island Plantation (23)
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Courtyard
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26CMarina Restaurant (20)
26CWindward Sailing (39)
26CAmelia Island Museum
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of History (7)
and Cantina (22)
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Amelia Island’s crown jewel
DON’T MISS IT!
Depot of Florida’s first cross-state railroad
Marina/Duryee Building 1882
A Walking
or Driving
Tour of
Photos by Charles Litrico
Fernandina moved from Old Town to
its present location to become the terminus of Florida's first cross-state railroad,
constructed 1856-61 from Fernandina to
Cedar Key. In 1973, a 30-block area was
named an Historic District in the National
Register of Historic Places because of the
amazing preservation of late Victorian
architecture. In 1987, the District was
expanded to include 50 blocks.
Start at the docks on Centre Street.
Just east of the docks is the Depot of
Florida's first cross-state railroad. This
second depot, opened in 1899, now houses the Amelia Island Visitor Center.
Across from the Depot is the Duryee
Building, constructed in 1882, now home
of the Marina Restaurant.
On the NW corner of Centre and 2nd
is The Palace, Florida's oldest saloon
in the same location. The 1878 building
originally housed a haberdashery; the
saloon opened in 1903.
On the SW corner of Centre and 2nd
is the Dotterer Building, built as a grocery about 1878 and now home of Shoe
Visions.
On the NE corner of Centre and 2nd
is The Chandlery, built following the
1876 fire with third floor added about
1901. The ground floor is now home for
Pineapple Patch.
The Palace, Florida’s oldest saloon
The Chandlery 1876
New location in Historic downtown Fernandina
GE
NERAL
Y.B. Green’s
STORE
Earth Friendly Gifts
Unique products that are
good for you AND
good for the planet
261-5702
4 N.2nd Street
(across from the Palace)
Kayak Ecotours & Rentals
4 miles south of Amelia Island in Talbot Island State Park
904.251.0016
KayakAmelia.com
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Angel Building 1885
City Mart 1884
Florida House 1857-59 and 1882
Murdaugh House 1919
Naot • Donald Pliner • Think
Vince Camuto • Born Crown • Vaneli
"A selection of shoes that would even impress Imelda!"
118 Centre Street
Fernandina Beach
Spa & Shops at
Omni Plantation
904-491-1245
904- 277-0909
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At mid-block is the Three Star Saloon,
erected in 1877, now home for Sea Breeze.
Next door is the 1885 Angel Building,
which housed a bakery-grocery, now
home to Robison Jewelry and Twisted
Sisters.
On the SW corner of Centre and 3rd
is the 1884 City Mart, now home of
Fantastic Fudge, Centre Street Treasures
and offices.
Turn right on South 3rd.
Florida House at 22 South 3rd is the
state's oldest hotel. One building was
erected 1857-59, the other in 1882. It is
now a bed and breakfast inn.
At 29 South 3rd is the Murdaugh
House, built around 1919 by William
Newton Murdaugh, who also built the
house just to the north at 25 S. 3rd in 1923.
The Murdaugh House was completely
renovated in 2005 and is now a restaurant called, appropriately, 29 South.
On the NE corner of Centre and 3rd is
the Kydd Building, constructed in 1873
and now home of Southern Touch. Beside
it is the 1911 Allan Building, a former
department store converted into offices.
Kydd Building 1873, Allan Building 1911
Post Office 1912
At Centre and 4th stands the 1880
Swann/Waas building.
On the NE corner of Centre and 4th
is our 1912 Post Office. Next to it is the
Lesesne House, built in 1860 and added
to the National Register of Historic Places
in 1973.
The Nassau County Courthouse at
Centre at 5th was built in 1891 and is
regarded by the State as "the finest surviving Victorian courthouse in Florida."
At Centre and 7th is the Horsey
House, built about 1902.
Turn right at S. 7th for four blocks.
The Thompson House is the first of
three houses on the right built for members of the prominent Thompson family
by architect John Hedges. Built circa 1872,
it was the home of state senator William
Naylor Thompson. The Lucy Cottage
was built circa 1877 for Thompson's sister, Miss Lucy O. Thompson.
The last of the Thompson houses,
built in 1882 for the senator's brother
Pratt, was the first brick house in the city
to be used solely as a residence. Story has
it that now it is the haunt of Fernandina's
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Tabby House 1885
most famous ghost and first lady of the
house, Miss Nettie Thompson.
The Tabby House at 27 S. 7th is individually cited in the National Register.
Made of crushed oyster shell and poured
Portland cement, it was designed by the
New York architect, R.S. Schuyler. It was
built in 1885 for C.W. Lewis.
The Bailey House across the street is
also cited in the National Register. It was
built in 1895 for Effingham Bailey, steamship agent. On the SW corner of 7th and
Ash stands the Addison House. Built
circa 1876, it is now a bed and breakfast.
In the second block on the right stand
the four Egmont Houses, constructed of
lumber from the elegant Egmont Hotel,
which was erected on the site in 1877 and
razed in 1901.
At 130 S. 7th is the Lasserre House,
built in 1904 by Captain Bill Bell.
Kelly House at 214 S. 7th was built in
1889 by developer Samuel Swann. Note
the stained glass windows lining the
stairwell.
Fairbanks House at 227 S. 7th is also
cited in the National Register. It was built
Bailey House 1895
Lasserre House 1904
Fairbanks House 1885
Waas House 1856, remodeled 1899-1901
in 1885 by R.S. Schuyler for Major George
Fairbanks and is now a bed and breakfast
inn.
Waas House at 327 S. 7th was built as
a small cottage in 1856, expanded and
remodeled to the Queen Anne style 18991901 by Dr. W. T. Waas.
Turn left at Date, go one block to S. 8th,
turn left again.
At 303 S. 8th, note the Mahoney-Mills
House built 1888-9 by Captain James
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Williams House 1856
triumph of the Gingerbread Age built by
Captain Bill Bell in 1889. It is now home
of the Beech Street Grill. On the SW corner lies the 1907 Lowe House, also built
by Captain Bill Bell.
At S. 8th and Ash is Trinity United
Methodist Church built in 1891. Across
the parking lot on S. 9th is the First
Baptist Missionary Church built in
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At Atlantic & Centre Streets, turn right.
On the NE corner stands St. Peter's
Episcopal Church, another magnificent
work of R.S. Schuyler. It was built in
1884, rebuilt in 1893. Worth viewing
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At 914 Atlantic is the Old School
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On the SE corner of Atlantic and 10th is
the New Zion Baptist Church, founded in
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Three blocks east on Atlantic Avenue
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Home. This magnificent white doublegalleried Key West-style mansion was
built in 1891 and is listed in the National
Register of Historic Places.
Go back on Atlantic Avenue and turn
left at S. 10th for one block.
At the NE corner of 10th and Ash is
the Steamboat House (also known as the
Rutishauser House), built about 1883. On
the SE corner is the Merrick-Simmons
House, built in 1856 and listed on the
National Register. On the NW corner is
the 1885 Eppes House.
Turn right on Ash for one block.
At 103 S. 9th is the Williams House,
built prior to the Civil War with the porch
gingerbread added in the 1880s by R.S.
Schuyler. It is now a bed and breakfast
inn.
Ash Street between 6th and 7th displays several period houses, notably the
Jeffreys-Wolff House on the NE corner
of Ash and 6th, built about 1875.
Turn right on S. 6th and cross Centre St.
At 9 N. 6th on left is a railroad house
built about 1857. Mid-block at left is the
First Presbyterian Church, circa 1860,
Chadwick House 1883
one of the oldest churches in Florida.
In second block, first house on left is
the Hirth House, built in 1886 by R.S.
Schuyler. Second on right is the Baker
House, built in the 1850s but remodeled
about 1910. It was purchased prior to 1859
by Archibald Baker, and the seventh generation of the same family resides here.
Baker's grandson, Judge Hinton Baker,
built the corner house about 1905.
Third on the right is the Prescott House
with exquisite architectural detail. It was
built about 1876 by Josiah Prescott.
Queen Anne manse next at left is the
Humphreys House, built 1900-02 by Dr.
D.G. Humphreys.
Beside it is the Chadwick House, built
about 1883 by the owner of a tugboat
company and livery stable.
Turn left on Broome for one block.
Wolff House at 502 Broome was built
about 1885. House across the street (414
Broome) was built about 1866 by Major
W.B.C. Duryee.
Turn left at 5th Street.
At mid-block on the right is one of our
earliest prefabs. This is "Modern Home
No. 112" from the Sears, Roebuck &
Company catalog, erected about 1911.
Turn right on Alachua for one block.
House on the corner (415 Alachua)
was built in 1902 by a druggist and
physician, Dr. Percy N. Richardson, but
it is best known as the home of Noble
Hardee, who with his brothers, Ira and
John, founded Standard Hardware Co.
John Hardee's house is on SE corner of N.
4th Street. The original part of the house
was built by Stephen Chadwick about
1904 but was bought by the Hardees in
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Merrow House 1870s
Diagonally across from it is Villa Las
Palmas, built in 1910 by a prosperous lumberman, N.B. Borden. Second owner was
the shrimping pioneer, Harry Sahlman.
Turn right on N. 4th.
At 116 N. 4th is the Phelan-Verot
House. This house, built circa 1865, is best
known as the residence of the Sisters of
St. Joseph, the nuns who lived here while
their convent was being built in the 1870s
and early 1880s.
At N. 4th and Broome is St. Michael's
Catholic Church built in 1872. Beside
it is Fernandez Reserve and the 1882
Convent.
Turn left on Calhoun for one block.
The red brick structure at Calhoun and
N. 3rd Streets was originally the Church
of St. Peter Claver built circa 1920.
Turn right on N. 3rd
At 501 N. 3rd is the handsomely
restored Merrow House, built in the 1870s
by Josiah Merrow, a lumber inspector. It is
now an office for the port of Fernandina.
Retrace your route on N. 3rd back to
Alachua and turn right.
At the corner of Alachua and 2nd is
the 1882 Huot Building. Across Alachua
Street is the 1877 Seydel Building, home
of the Crab Trap Restaurant.
Turn left towards Centre Street (Only
if you are walking! If you are driving, go
around the block since 2nd Street is one-way
going north.)
Mid-block at left is C.H. Huot's 1878
Building adjoining Sanford & Hoyt's
1879 Building with its charming cast-iron
facade.
Continue south on 2nd Street and
return to Centre Street, where the tour
began.
Summer Fishing at Amelia
Story and photos by Terry Lacoss
The Nassau Sport Fishing Association mer fishing season is the best time of year
will hold the 30th Annual "Nassau Sport to enjoy one of America's favorite pasFishing Association Kingfish Tournament times - fishing! Anglers will find numer& Fishing Rodeo", on August 3-4. The pop- ous fishing opportunities beginning with
ular event will be held from the Fernandina catching freshwater bass in less than 12
Harbor in historic downtown Fernandina.
inches of water with a surface plug during
The family orientated fishing competi- the first few minutes of daylight, to high
tion will get underway with a mandatory speed trolling for blue marlin from water
Captain's Meeting
depths that sharply
on Friday, August
drop off from 100 to
3rd. Fishermen and
1,000 feet.
guests will be treated
However, you just
to a delicious barcan't beat live bait
becue, with tournatrolling along the
ment tee shirts and
pristine beaches of
hats for sale. After
Amelia Island durthe meeting, "Sounds
ing the high flood
on Centre" will
tide, where kingshowcase music and
fish weighing to 40
good times on Centre
pounds
typically
Street.
feed on large pods
The top prize in
of menhaden. Some
the tournament is
of the best beach
$10,000 cash based on
king fishing comes at
100 boats. Additional
the southern tip of
"Fishing Rodeo" win- The annual "Fishing Rodeo" offers prizes for Amelia Island, where
several species, including redfish (above).
ners will be paid
a hard live bottom
up to $1,000 per specie, including five attracts a variety of baitfish. Live bait
inshore species and five offshore species of trolling with a variety of baits including
game fish. For more information, contact menhaden, blue runners and mullet can
Tournament Director Joe Wise at (904) 415- promote exciting kingfish strikes. Dead
1927 or visit www.fishnsfa.com. This event baits such as rigged ballyhoo, silver mullet
benefits educational programming, col- or ribbonfish are also deadly baits when
lege scholarships, reef projects and youth trolling along Amelia's sandy beaches.
programming. The Nassau Sport Fishing Summer king mackerel are extremely fun
Association is a 501c3 charity organization. fish to catch, frequently emptying a mackWithout a doubt, Amelia Island's sum- erel reel within seconds of their strike!
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sharks will come spinning
from the water in a wild
aerial display, then take
off on a hundred-yard,
thumb-burning run.
Inlet fishing at both
the Nassau and St. Mary's
inlets during the good old
summertime is best for
tarpon weighing to 150
pounds, cobia, red drum,
black drum, kingfish and
sharks. During last summer's fishing season, local
saltwater guides Captain
Danny Flynn and Captain
Kingfish are one of Amelia's most popular summertime catches!
Allen Mills both hooked
their clients up to tarpon
Live and dead bait trolling along the that tested the 200-pound mark. TV perbeaches will also produce such game fish sonality Roland Martin once hooked and
as pelagic sharks, cobia, Spanish mackerel, released a 194-lb. tarpon while filming a
bluefish, jack crevalle and the occasional fishing show at Amelia Island.
barracuda.
Fishing along the St. Mary's jetty rocks
Chumming from an anchored or drifting during the slow-moving tide produces a
boat is also productive for kingfish, tarpon, grab bag catch of flounder, redfish, puppy
cobia, jack crevalle and a variety of pelagic drum, sea trout, whiting and delicious
sharks including the exciting "Spinner" eating sheepshead. Working a 1/2-oz. led
sharks. Once hooked, 50 to 100-lb. spinner head jig and live shrimp slowly along
the deep edges of the jetty rocks is key
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rock ledge fishing. Most deep sea boats
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bottom with live cigar minnows, pinfish,
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Live bait trolling offshore is also exciting during the summer. Here, a variety
of striking fish including Atlantic sailfish,
king mackerel, Spanish mackerel, dolphin,
wahoo, blackfin tuna, cobia, barracuda and
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One of the more productive offshore
fish spots includes FA fish haven, which is
located only eight miles offshore of the St.
Mary's jetty rocks. FA fish haven includes
several large areas of hard bottoms, paired
with lime rock ledges and sunken wrecks.
The "FA Barge" almost always holds rodbending game fish. Other popular offshore
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Dolphin fishing is excellent
here during the summer
months. Look for the large
expanses of floating sargassum weed lines to hold
dolphin weighing to 50
pounds. Trolling with 50-lb.
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or combinations of ballyhoo
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Blue water fishermen can
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Be sure to check local
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Seatrout can be taken with topwater surface lures and a variety of your planned day of blue
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Backwater fishing for redfish and sea
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This offer may not be combined with any other offer
ture has warmed up into the low 80's.
However, tides and water clarity become
major factors when targeting Northeast
Florida's trout and redfish. By far the best
tide is a high in-coming tide that arrives
just after sunrise. Here, clear water conditions allow both redfish and sea trout to
easily locate your surface plug. The high
falling tide also offers excellent topwater
opportunities as baitfish begin to fall out
of flooded spartina marshes onto nearby
shallow mud flats.
Another key factor when targeting topwater trout and reds is the availability of
baitfish. Look for schooling menhaden,
mullet and glass minnows, and you will
be sure to find trout and redfish nearby. I
can safely say with the lack of baitfish, you
would be much better off cranking up your
big motor and exploring new waters.
Once you have located both numerous schools of bait fish and clean water,
look for ambush points where baitfish are
migrating past a marsh point, the mouth
of a feeder creek, through a deep slough,
or past the deep side of an oyster bar. Cast
your surface lure up tide of the ambush
point, working it slowly past the ambush
point and hang on!
Sea trout will frequently come up from
under your surface lure during the strike,
while redfish will often poke their head out
of the water and come crashing down on
your surface plug. In both cases, patience
in setting the hooks of your surface plug
is critical. Many skilled topwater fishermen will actually wait until they feel the
pressure of the hooked fish on their rod tip
before setting the hooks. Setting the hooks
too soon will often result in pulling the
plug away from the foraging red or trout.
Some of the more productive surface
plugs include the Storm "Chug Bug",
Heddon "Zara Spook", Bomber "BadonkA-Donk", Rapala "Skitter Walk" and the
traditional Smithwick "Devil's Horse".
Best color patterns include, black back/
white belly, red head/white body or chartreuse back/white belly. Finally, work your
surface plugs slowly while producing a lot
of noise!
Summer surf fishing along Amelia
Island beaches produces catches of pompano, whiting, puppy drum, sea trout, redfish, flounder, bluefish and more. Fishing
on the bottom with fresh shrimp, live sand
fleas, cut pieces of blue crab or fresh squid
is key. Best tide includes the last of the
in-coming and all of the falling tide. Look
for some of the best surf fishing action to
come from where waves are breaking over
shallow bars in the surf, or where run outs
have created a deep nearby slough.
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Amelia River
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904/491-8500
The Golf Club
of Amelia Island
904/277-8015
The Golf Club
at North Hampton
904/548-0000
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Mark McCumber
& Gene Littler
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Director of Golf;
Keith Gibson,
Head Pro
Ed Tucker
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Open to the public
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SUMMER TIDES
High and low water predictions at the Amelia River entrance
New Moon
JUNE
First Quarter
HIGH
LOW
1 Fri.
6:18 AM
7:02 PM
2 Sat.
7:18 AM
8:00 PM
3 Sun.
8:16 AM
8:56 PM
4 Mon.
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6 Wed.
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2:10 AM
2:39 PM
11 Mon.
3:00 AM
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8:40 AM
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4:29 AM
4:27 PM
5:06 AM
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Professional Group
3:47
4:36
4:50
5:41
5:54
6:44
JULY
2:34 AM
2:28 PM
5:45
5:52
6:27
6:42
7:14
7:39
8:06
8:42
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6:58 AM
7:44 PM
2 Mon.
7:58 AM
8:41 PM
3 Tues.
8:56 AM
9:36 PM
4 Wed.
9:52 AM
10:28 PM
5 Thurs.
10:47 AM
11:19 PM
6 Fri.
11:39 AM
7 Sat.
12:07 AM
12:30 PM
8 Sun.
12:53 AM
1:18 PM
9 Mon.
1:38 AM
2:06 PM
10 Tues.
3:07 AM
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11 Wed.
3:07 AM
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2012
Nobody in the world
sells more real estate
than RE/MAX!
Fernandina Beach
904-321-1999
800-979-1998
Buy-Gones
Ladies Resale Clothing Boutique
(Maternity & Men's, too!)
On South 7th Street
between Jasmine & Kelp streets
$$ CASH FOR CLOTHING $$
(904)
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Mon.-Fri. 10-5:30
277-4071
Sat. 10-5
SOUNDS ON CENTRE
June 1
July 6
Aug 3
Sept 7
Oct 5
Free Concert Series
The Instant Groove
Stephen Combs Band
Fermin Spanish Guitar
Beech Street Blues
Gabriel Arnold Quartet
Jazz, R&B
Country
Flamenco
Blues
R&B, Motown
6:00 to 8:00 pm
Centre St. between 2nd & Front
Bring a chair, dancing shoes (just in case)
and a smile and song in your heart.
www.SoundsOnCentre.com
Presented by the Historic
Fernandina Business Association
3:43 PM
3:56 AM
4:34 PM
Fri.
4:47 AM
5:26 PM
Sat.
5:40 AM
6:17 PM
Sun.
6:32 AM
7:06 PM
Mon.
7:22 AM
7:52 PM
Tues.
8:09 AM
8:37 PM
Wed.
8:55 AM
9:19 PM
Thurs.
9:39 AM
10:01 PM
Fri.
10:23 AM
10:42 PM
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11:07 AM
11:24 PM
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11:51 AM
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12:37 PM
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12:51 AM
1:26 PM
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1:39 AM
2:18 PM
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3:16 PM
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3:28 AM
4:20 PM
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5:27 PM
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6:31 PM
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10:51
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12:26 PM
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31 Tues.
7:43 AM
8:26 PM
AUGUST
1:30 AM
1:37 PM
HIGH
LOW
1 Wed.
8:40 AM
9:18 PM
2 Thurs.
9:34 AM
10:07 PM
3 Fri.
10:25 AM
10:54 PM
4 Sat.
11:14 AM
11:38 PM
5 Sun.
12:00 PM
6 Mon.
12:21 AM
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1:02 AM
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8 Wed.
1:43 AM
2:12 PM
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2:26 AM
2:58 PM
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3:12 AM
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4:03 AM
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4:58 AM
5:38 PM
13 Mon.
5:54 AM
6:30 PM
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6:48 AM
7:20 PM
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7:38 AM
8:06 PM
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9:57 AM
10:17 PM
Sun.
10:42 AM
11:01 PM
Mon.
11:29 AM
11:46 PM
Tues.
12:17 PM
Wed.
12:33 AM
1:08 PM
Thurs.
1:23 AM
2:03 PM
Fri.
2:17 AM
3:03 PM
Sat.
3:16 AM
4:08 PM
Sun.
4:20 AM
5:14 PM
Mon.
5:28 AM
6:18 PM
Tues.
6:32 AM
7:16 PM
Wed.
7:30 AM
8:08 PM
Thurs.
8:24 AM
8:57 PM
Fri.
9:14 AM
9:43 PM
SEPTEMBER
1:25 AM
1:30 PM
2:09 AM
2:17 PM
2:51 AM
3:03 PM
3:32 AM
3:48 PM
4:12 AM
4:33 PM
4:54 AM
5:20 PM
5:37
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6:25
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2:51 AM
3:09 PM
HIGH
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1 Sat.
10:01 AM
10:26 PM
2 Sun.
10:45 AM
11:07 PM
3:35 AM
3:55 PM
4:16 AM
4:39 PM
DOLPHINS
Get Closer to the Wildlife
Adventures
Private Guided Nature Tours
904-206-1762
MANATEES
WILD HORSES
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www.onthewateradventures.com
BIRDS
ALLIGATORS
"Your one-stop beach shop"
Amelia Island
Trading
Company
Ladies, Men's and
Children's Swimwear
T-shirts • Casual Wear
3381 S. Fletcher Ave./A1A
277-2919
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GRILLED INDIAN CORN
FROM: The late Helen Litrico
BAKED FISH
8 ears of fresh corn
3 tsps. ground cumin
3 tsps. ground coriander
2 tsps. salt
1 tsp. chili powder
1 tsp. curry powder
Dash of marjoram
Dash of turmeric
Dash of cayenne pepper
1 stick butter, melted
1 lime, cut into eight wedges
Fillets of your favorite fish
(redfish, grouper or snapper works best)
Black Pepper
Oregano
2 potatoes, thinly sliced
1 large onion, thinly sliced
2 tomatoes, thinly sliced
Half a lemon
Half cup dry white wine
Shuck corn, place in a large pot, cover
with water and refrigerate at least an hour so
the moisture will penetrate the cob.
Combine the next eight ingredients and
mix well. Mix about 1/3 of the spice mixture
with melted butter in one service bowl. In second bowl, put the remaining dry spice mix with
lime wedges.
Cook the corn directly on grill over medium
coals, turning frequently until slightly browned
all around. For serving, dip the pastry brush
into the butter-spice mix and brush up and
down the ear of corn. If you'd like more of
the spicy taste, dip a lime wedge into the dry
spices, then rub and squeeze the lime up and
down the ear of corn.
This is a delicious twist on eating everyday
corn-on-the-cob, but it's not for timid palates!
FROM: Gino Litrico
Spray a shallow baking pan with Pam or
other non-stick spray. Put a layer of the sliced
potatoes on the bottom, add about a quarter
inch of water, cover and pre-cook in oven for
20 minutes.
Rinse, drain and pat fish dry on paper towels. Sprinkle with pepper and a little oregano.
Put fish fillets in pan on top of potatoes, then
add a layer of sliced onions, then a layer of
sliced tomatoes. Add a little more oregano, if
desired, and squeeze the half lemon over the
entire dish.
Cover and bake in a 450° oven until the
onions are wilting. Add half a cup of dry white
wine and cover. Bake till the alcohol burns off
and the onions are done. If too much liquid remains, remove cover and bake at 500° for a
few minutes.
Own This View!
“Now offering
smoothing treatment”
Full Service Salon Specializing in Color
5472 First Coast Hwy (Park Place)
1/2 mile from Ritz-Carlton & A.I. Plantation
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261-4500
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in Bells River Estates.
Approximately 0.42 acres.
Just minutes from I-95 or Amelia Island
$99,000
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JUNIOR’S
MISSY
CHEAP CHIC
Mon.-Fri. 10-5:30
Sat. 10-5
ResaleRocks
Fifis.Amelia
www.fifisameliaisland.com
1853 S. 8th Street
SAVVY SHOPPING !
Air Amelia - "Come Fly With Us." We
provide hot air balloon rides (west of
I-95), and powered hang gliders "Trikes"
on Amelia Island. Come fly with us, you
won't be disappointed! Please see our display ad on page 14. www.wedofly.com.
(877) WEDOFLY.
Timoti's Fry Shak - This restaurant in
downtown Fernandina offers delicious
fried seafood baskets featuring shrimp,
oysters or the fish catch of the day, along
with fries, slaw and hushpuppies. Timoti's also has fish or shrimp tacos, shrimp
or oyster po' boys, crab burgers, lobster
rolls and fish sandwiches. Beer, wine and
outdoor seating available. 21 North 3rd
Street. www.timotisfryshak.com. 904310-6550.
Wadsworth's Amelia Island - Owner
Brenda DeMarco has teamed up with her
daughter, Angela DeMarco, to launch
their own label for men's and women's
sportswear, featuring Fernandina Beach's
favorite mascot, a shrimp.
"In July of 2011, Angela drew a shrimp
for me because we were discussing the
fact that, in all my years of buying, I have
never come across a shrimp logo on clothing," explains DeMarco. That drawing
remained on her refrigerator for months,
until one day DeMarco decided to take
it to work. "That same morning someone
came in to sell me a shirt with a turtle on it,
and then later someone else came in with
a salmon logo. Finally, I thought 'We'll just
have to make our own shrimp logo!'"
"The new line is meant to promote a
sense of pride in our home town and in
the importance of supporting our local
community," says DeMarco. Stop in and
see the complete line of shirts, hats and
more. 204 Centre Street. 277-1162.
Waterwheel Cigar - Waterwheel Cigar
is Amelia Island's only cigar store offering the best selection of premium cigars
and accessories. Come by and grab a cigar
from the state of the art humidor, relax in
the comfortable lounge and enjoy multiple TVs, free Wi-Fi and great conversation with fellow cigar aficionados. 5047
First Coast Highway. 904-310-9100. www.
waterwheelcigar.com.
WOMEN’S
RECYCLING AT ITS FINEST
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(904) 277-4430
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Summer 2012 - Amelia Now Online

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