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Members of my command (when I worked for DA) at Fort Momouth, NJ were impacted By the Base Closure and Realignment Program. Recently, the Department of the Army announced a Homeowners Assistance Program (HAP) to eligible military members, federal civilian and Non-Appropriated Fund employees. This...

An article in March 27, 2009 New York Times, Escape Section highlighted Amelia Island and it's Fernandina Beach Area. The article is also available on the New Yourk Times on-line. This publicity will surely let our very beautiful little secret out of the bag .... and I can share that secret by se...

Looking for a great vacation destination on the ocean? Many folks don't know where Amelia Island is located. Even when they do, they get confused by our local terminology. Amelia island is an Island North East of Jacksonville. The entire Island and some of the adjacent mainland (where there is no...

As a REALTOR who's often on the run I eat way to many restaurant meals. Just where should I pull in? I recently saw an article in MEN'S HEALTH suggesting that some of the restaurants that we associate with healthy meals aren't a good choice..... and ones we might think are unhealthy are actually ...

As a REALTOR who's often on the run I eat way to many restaurant meals. Just where should I pull in? I recently saw an article in MEN'S HEALTH suggesting that some of the restaurants that we associate with healthy meals aren't a good choice..... and ones we might think are unhealthy are actually ...

Some of my customers are "SNOW BIRDS", headed back up north. They are asking me about the prudent steps to close up their homes for the 5-6 summer months. Below are a few of "the home summerization" A.K.A. "summer-proofing" thoughts I've had so far. Can you add to the list? Post Office: Redirect ...

ANOTHER PRICE REDUCTION ON THIS GEM................. to $499,900!!!!         Looking for a great home at the beach? This is my first beach listing on Amelia Island, and it's a great one! Experience ocean breezes in this distinguished 3-story home (3 bedroom/4 bath) on Fernandina Beach. It has rea...

Les DeMerle, whose group presents the Fall Amelia Island Jazz Festival (AIJF), will kick off his 2009 Concert schedule on Amelia Island by presenting a special concert, 7-9 PM, April 2nd. The concert will take place at the Palace Saloon, downtown Fernandina Beach. The concert will announce the AI...

Here's a summary of Amelia Island's top tourist events scheduled to be held during 2009.  More complete details should be available at the web sites listed below.   March 13-15, 2009- Amelia Island Concours d'Elegance (http://www.ameliaconcours.org/, 904-636-0027). May 1-3, 2009 - Isle of Eight F...

This home is located in a secluded compond just 10 minutes from the ocean and Amelia Island. Located on a tidal creek, the house has two docks and is ideally situated for kayaking, boating and fishing activities.  This colonial style home has has a historic background, contains custom features, a...