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OMAI-2000E_5x8_AmNow_F.indd 1 5/9/11 2:07 PM Fall Break Take a fall break on Amelia Island and enjoy the many special events and activities scheduled over the next three months. Live music will be plentiful at both the Amelia Island Blues Festival (Sep. 16-17) and the Amelia Island Jazz Festival (Oct. 2-9). For sports fans, the annual Florida- Georgia football game in Jacksonville (Oct. 29) is a can't miss event. And for the fourth consecutive year, the Petanque America Open will come to Historic Downtown Fernandina (Nov. 11-13). More fall event information can be found starting on page 8. Please consult the map on page 20 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 2011. Cover photo by Charles Litrico. Photos this page: Amelia Island Jazz Festival by Caroline Blochlinger; beach by Charles Litrico; fishermen by Terry Lacoss. If you would like to subscribe to Amelia Now, please send $8 to cover postage and handling for a one-year subscription (4 quarterly issues). Please visit our website at www.amelianow.com.

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(904) 277-8550 Fernandina Beach 904-321-1999 604 Centre Street • Historic Downtown 303 Centre Street 800-979-1998 Amelia Now Fall 2011 3 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 702 Centre St. sea level Size: 13.5 miles long. Width varies from a Residential quarter mile to two miles. 11,600 acres. 18.2 Sales square miles (7 square miles in the city limits and of Fernandina Beach.) Property Only U.S. location to have been under 8 flags: Management French, Spanish, British, Patriots, Green Cross of Florida, Mexican, Confederate and U.S. Population: www.SeaHorseOfAmelia.com Fernandina Beach: 11,656 904-432-8184 Nassau County: 70,576 2477 Sadler Road 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., Smurfit Stone Container Corp., commercial and sport fishing, Port of Fernandina.

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474390 East State Road 200 218 Centre Street Fernandina Beach, FL 32034 277-4801 Amelia Now Fall 2011 5 400 Years Under 8 Flags Amelia Island is Florida’s Golden Isle which to regain control but were repelled by forces the French visited, the Spanish developed, led by Jared Irwin and Ruggles Hubbard. the English named and the Americans tamed. Mexican Rebel Flag - Irwin and Hubbard It is the only U.S. location to have been under were joined by the pirate Luis Aury, who eight different flags. gained control and raised the Mexican rebel French 1562-1565: The island’s first flag. U.S. troops occupied the island in recorded European visitor was France’s Jean December, 1817, and held it "in trust for Ribault on May 3, 1562. He named the Spain." island "Isle de Mai." Two years later, Rene de United States 1821 - present (with one Laudonniere founded Fort Caroline nearby. interruption): Spain ceded Florida to the Spanish 1565-1763: The Spanish, under United States in 1821. Work began on Fort Pedro Menendez, defeated the French and Clinch in 1847. In the 1850s, Fernandina founded St. Augustine in 1565. During their moved from Old Town to become the ter- long dominion, the Spanish concentrated on minus for Florida’s first cross-state railroad. educating and converting the natives, and Organized by Senator David Yulee, the rail- the island name of "Santa Maria" was derived road ran from Fernandina to Cedar Key. from a mission here. The mission and settle- Confederate - The Confederates took ment were destroyed in 1702 by the English. over Fort Clinch in April, 1861, but federal Oglethorpe renamed the island "Amelia" after troops regained it in March, 1862, and occu- the daughter of George II. pied it for the duration of the Civil War. English 1763-1783: The island became The Golden Years 1875-1900: known as "Egmont" from the Earl of Egmont’s Fernandina's Historic District retains the large indigo plantation. Revolutionary forces evidence of the town's greatest period of invaded in 1777 and 1778. prosperity. Tourists flocked here via steam- Spanish 1783-1821 (with 3 interruptions): ers direct from New York to stay in two ele- After the Revolution, Britain ceded Florida gant hotels. Shipping boomed with lumber, back to Spain. Jefferson’s Embargo Act of phosphate and naval stores. The Spanish- 1807, which closed U.S. ports to foreign ship- American War fostered gunrunning from the ping, made the border town of Fernandina a local port, and troops again occupied Fort center of smuggling and piracy. Clinch. After the turn of the century, tourism Patriots - With secret U.S. blessings, the surged southward. so-called "Patriots of Amelia Island" over- 1900-present: Early in the 20th cen- threw the Spanish and hoisted their own flag tury, the modern shrimping industry was on March 17, 1812. They replaced it with the founded here, pioneered by Mike Salvador, U.S. flag the next day, but Spain demanded Salvatore Versaggi and Antonio Poli. Shrimp, return of the island. The Spanish completed oyster and crab canneries prospered until Fort San Carlos in 1816. the Depression. The 30s brought two pulp Green Cross of Florida - To liberate mills, Container Corporation of America (now Florida from Spanish control, Sir Gregor Smurfit Stone) and Rayonier. In recent times, MacGregor seized Fort San Carlos in June, sparked by Omni Amelia Island Plantation 1817, and hoisted his Green Cross standard. and the Ritz-Carlton, the island has gained After his withdrawal, the Spanish attempted national attention as a resort.

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Amelia Now Fall 2011 7 AMELIA ISLAND fall event calendar Bark For Life is a noncompetitive walk event for dogs and their owners on Saturday, September 10, in Central Park on Atlantic Avenue. The goal of this event is to raise funds and awareness for the American Cancer Society's Relay For Life of Fernandina Beach/Yulee and the homeless animals at Nassau Humane Society adoption center. Regis- Conrad Oberg (above) and Albert Castiglia (below) will perform at the ter at the NHS Dog Park, Redbones Dog Bakery Amelia Island Blues Festival. or online at www.nassauhumanesociety.com. For more information call Sandy Balzer at 491-6146. Also on September 10, the Amelia Island Mu- seum of History will present a lecture by Adam Goodheart, author of the best selling book, 1861 - The Civil War Awakening. 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Amelia Now Fall 2011 23 had a porch from which to view the estate. As the outbreak of war seemed imminent, Finegan became more involved in supporting the Con- federate cause. His involvement became even more clear when, on January 5, 1861, Yulee wrote to Finegan and to the governor of Florida with a plan for secession: "Occupy the forts and arsenals in Florida. What is advisable is the earliest possible organization of a Southern Confederacy and of a Southern Army... with Jeff Davis for General in Chief. I shall give the enemy a shot next week before Finegan's antebellum mansion stood above a grove of citrus retiring. I say enemy. I am theirs and olive trees. (Photo courtesy of the Amelia Island Museum and they're mine..." of History) (Unfortunately Retail for Yulee, Therapy Consignment when Finegan's home was raided 12th streets between Broome and Calhoun, by Union troops several years later, this where Atlantic Elementary School is today. incriminating letter was found and con- The house was one of the most beauti- tributed to Yulee's imprisonment after the ful in Fernandina, with its three-story, cu- war.) The following week on January 11, copy change pola-topped frame rising above a grove of 1861, Florida's Secession Convention voted orange and olive trees that lined the walk- to secede from the Union. Joseph Finegan way from the house to the street. Each floor was the delegate from Nassau County. After secession, Finegan was placed AMELIA ISLAND in charge of military affairs for the state. Finegan's political connections within the A GREAT PLACE TO CALL HOME! state helped him secure the three stars and For Oceanfront, Marshfront wreath of brigadier general and, in April & Resort Properties 1862, he was placed in charge of the Dis- trict of Middle and East Florida. Contact Laily Schlegel Finegan's appointment to this post was Laily specializes in resort and oceanfront not without criticism. Perhaps his sharpest properties. She attributes her success to: critic was Governor John Milton, who very • PROFESSIONALISM candidly remarked: • KNOWLEDGE OF THE MARKET "I confess I was surprised, and not • HARD WORK agreeably, at the appointment of General • AVAILABILITY & RELIABILITY Finegan upon the recommendation of the • ABILITY TO CONVEY HER PASSION FOR AMELIA ISLAND • SKILL & EXPERIENCE IN NEGOTIATING You Deserve the Best!

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26 Amelia Now Fall 2011 to the Confederacy's 946, and the defeated Yankees were retreated to Jacksonville. After Olustee, Finegan was transferred with a brigade of Florida regiments to Vir- ginia in May 1864. There, he took part in the battles of Cold Harbor and Hatcher's Run, continuing to serve with the Army of North- ern Virginia until March 20, 1865, when he was again ordered to duty in Florida. At the war's end, Finegan returned to Fernandina to find that his grand home had been taken over by the Freedmen's Bu- reau for use as an orphanage and school for black children. The house was eventually reclaimed and sold to Episcopal Bishop John Freeman Young, who wanted it to house an exclusive girls' school known as the Bishop's School or St. Marys Priory. While in Fernandina, Finegan served as a state senator from Nassau County in 1865 and 1866 and was an active mem- WWW.KEYNORTH.US ber of St. Peter's Episcopal Church. Local church records state that Finegan gave St. 904-206-3222 Peter's a communion service costing $205 MAKING MEMORIES... in memory of his son, I. Rutledge Finegan, who died of consumption on April 4, 1871. The chalice and two patens of the communion service are still in use. After leaving Fernandina, Finegan moved to Savannah, Georgia, and became a cotton broker. He later moved back to central Florida, where he owned a large orange grove until his death in 1885. Finegan died in Rutledge, Florida, on October 29, 1885. Newspaper accounts say his death was caused by a "severe cold, in- ducing chills, to which he succumbed after a brief illness." His obituary in The Florida Times-Union labeled him as "hearty, unaf- fected, jovial, clear-headed and keen-wit- ted." General Finegan is buried in the Old City Cemetery in Jacksonville.

Best selection and prices of shells and souvenirs on the island! Pali Hawaii Island Walkers 277-2977 208 Centre Street HISTORIC DOWNTOWN Amelia Now Fall 2011 27 Five of Fernandina's beautiful historic homes will be featured on the Holiday Home Tour, including 810 Atlantic Avenue (left) and 421 North Third Street (right). (Photos by Jan Johannes) Holiday Home Tour HISTORIC TOURS December 2 & 3 • 10:00 - 4:00 by ORSE RAWN ARRIAGE H -D C The Amelia Island Museum of History's fifth Call 904-277-1555 annual Holiday Home Tour will feature five private vintage homes in the Historic District of For Operating Hours Fernandina Beach. None of these homes has ever been opened to the public before. All homes will be decorated for Christmas by Group and Private Tours in Fernandina Beach professional decorators and florists. Costumed Weddings and Special Events docents, first person presenters and carolers www.ameliacarriagetours.com will be circulating at the homes. Free trolley service will transport visitors to each of the homes. Tickets are $25 before December 2 ($30 on the days of the tour) and may be purchased at the museum or online at www.ameliamuseum. Buy-Gones org. On the days of the tour, tickets may be pur- Ladies Resale Clothing chased at any of the tour homes. An elegant luncheon will be available at the (Maternity too!) historic Beech Street Grill at 11:30 and 1:00 1014 South 7th Street each day. Rare vintage clothing and accessories will be on display and costumed first person pre- On South 7th Street between Jasmine & Kelp streets senters and Christmas music will be provided. CASH FOR CLOTHING Make reservations and ticket purchases of $15 through the museum at 233 South 3rd Street. Mon.-Fri. 10-5:30 For more information contact the museum (904) 277-4071 Sat. 10-5 at (904) 261-7378 x.100, or Jan Davis at (904) 277-8426, [email protected].

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Amelia Now Fall 2011 33 JOE’S 2ND STREET BISTRO - Located ing homemade soups, sandwiches, salads in historic downtown Fernandina, Joe’s 2nd and wraps with a courtyard as inviting as Street Bistro serves innovative cuisine in a the promise of great food and service! relaxed, island atmosphere. Enjoy fresh sea- Open Monday through Saturday from 11-3 food, game and specialty dishes in a charm- and 5-9. www.kelleyscourtyardcafe.com. 19 ing 1903 home, or outside in a New Orleans- South 3rd Street. 432-8213. inspired courtyard. Jacksonville Magazine MARINA RESTAURANT - Serving great Top 25. Extensive wine list. Dinner nightly food for 35 years, the Marina was awarded 6-9:30. Reservations recommended. Major 5 stars by the Times-Union and 62 "Best credit cards. 14 S. 2nd St. www.joesbistro. of the Best" awards by the News-Leader. com. 321-2558. Lunch specials (meat and 3 veggies) start LULU'S AT THE THOMPSON HOUSE - at $7.15. Nighttime features seafood, steak Lulu's is more than just a sandwich shop! and chicken from $8.99 to $20.95. Beer & The dinner menu changes nightly to show- wine available. Casual. 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. case the best available fresh, local seafood. daily. V/MC/D. 101 Centre St. 261-5310. Lunch features sandwiches, po' boys, sal- PECAN ROLL BAKERY - This real ads and a wide selection of seafood "little neighborhood bakery, located near Historic plates." Open for lunch and dinner Tues- Downtown Fernandina, features sweet and Sat. Sunday Brunch from 10:30 - 3. We savory pastries, cookies, cakes, breads and proudly serve only fresh, Fernandina shrimp. more! They are always coming out with Join us on Thursdays for "Local Shrimp new tasty treats, and love to celebrate the Night." Beer and wine available. Major credit holidays with festive sweet and savory des- cards. Reservations recommended. South serts and snacks. Everything is made from 7th Street. Historic Downtown Fernandina. scratch. Come see what's coming out of the www.lulusamelia.com. 432-8394. ovens! 122 S. 8th St. (904) 491-9815. www. KELLEY'S COURTYARD CAFE - Kelley's thepecanrollbakery.com. Check us out on Courtyard Cafe is a family-owned cafe offer- Facebook.

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38 Amelia Now Fall 2011 New on the Scene Bar Zin - Now open in Palmetto Walk, this bistro and wine bar features select wines, craft beers, local artisan cheeses and charcuterie, saketini's, and American bistro cuisine. Alfresco and private dining available. Lunch Tues.-Sat. 11-2; Brunch Sun. 10-2, Happy Hour Tues.-Sat. 4-6; Dinner Tues.-Sat. 5:30-10. 4924 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 only 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. 1521 Sadler Rd. 904-277-2505. The Pecan Roll Bakery - This real neighborhood bakery in historic downtown Fernandina, features sweet and savory pastries, cookies, cakes, breads and more! They are always coming out with new tasty treats, Pineapple Patch and love to celebrate the holidays with festive sweet and savory desserts and snacks. Every- Fresh Produce • CMC • Click • Santiki thing is made from scratch. Come see what's Tommy Bahama • Pure Handknit • Cut Loose coming out of the ovens! 122 South 8th Street. LARGE SELECTION OF VERA BRADLEY (904) 491-9815. www.thepecanrollbakery.com. 201 Centre Street 904-321-2441 Check us out on Facebook.

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