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The Backyard – Amelia & Fernandina  Beach September 2019  – Crane Island – Fernandina Beach Florida. As the summer season is winding down, we wanted to reflect on our recent successes and share a progress update about the big things happening on Crane Island this year! Recently we announced record property closings, the 100% completion […]

Progress – September 2019

Sean McCarthy, Songwriter Sean McCarthy knows the sounds of Fernandina Beach like the back of his hand. After spending decades building his career as a respected recording artist and singer/songwriter in Nashville with several national credits to boot, Sean felt a calling to return to his childhood hometown. Back on Amelia Island, he continues to […]

Sean McCarthy – Sarah’s Island

Meet the Architects – Lake + Land Studio  For the architects at Lake + Land Studio, the crux of their work is creating the perfect place for each of their clients to call “home.” Based in Southern Mississippi and drawing inspiration from life on the water, Lake + Land designs a distinct style of homes […]

Lake & Land Studio

“Never go too long without watching a sunset.” -Atticus How do you wind down at the end of the day? How do you separate your days from running together into one long week? Taking the time at the end of the day to behold the magnificent sky and the masterpiece created is one way we […]

Sunset Island

Over the years, Amelia Island has come to be known as having the best cycling in Florida. In fact, some would even challenge any visitor to name a better place to cycle in the state. The City of Fernandina Beach is one of only fifteen Florida communities to receive Bicycle Friendly Community status through the League […]

Amelia River to Sea Trail

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