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Happy Holidays from Crane Island and the 2019 Southern Living Idea House! Earlier this month, Crane Island wrapped up the tour season for the 2019 Southern Living Idea House with a bang. Thank you to the more than 15,000 guests who paid us a visit since we opened our doors in June, with a portion […]

Happy Holidays from Crane Island and the 2019 Southern Living Idea House!

A Southern Tradition – The Dogtrot Prior to the advent of air conditioning, an understanding of local environments enabled southerners to build in ways that buffered the harsh climatic realities. As we design for a more sustainable and resilient future we can learn from the past. Looking back we can see that vernacular designs are […]

A Southern Tradition – The Dogtrot

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 […]

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