Barbara Jean's - Opening in March at Gateway to Amelia, just east of the Shave Bridge, Barbara Jean's is a family-owned and operated seafood restaurant with locations in St. Simons Island and Ponte Vedra. Be sure to try the world-famous crab cakes! www.barbara-jeans.com. 277-3700.

Nassau Sound Bait & Tackle - Located at the north side of the Nassau Sound Bridge, Nassau Sound Bait & Tackle is your complete bait and information center. Live and dead bait. Food concession. 277-9772.

Shoe Visions - Now open in historic downtown Fernandina, Shoe Visions has a second location to go with its original shop in Palmetto Walk. Featuring fine footwear and accessories from brands like Vanelli, Sesto Meucci and Mephisto. 118 Centre Street. 491-1245.

Slider's Seaside Grill - Slider's offers fun dining for the whole family! Enjoy a beautiful oceanfront view inside, or dine outdoors on our oceanfront patio and Tiki Bar. Seafood and steaks are the house specialties. Full bar and banquet facilities available. 1998 S. Fletcher Avenue (next to the roundabout). 277-6652.

Stars of Amelia - This volunteer dog rescue group is working hard to find homes for dogs brought to the overcrowded animal shelter in Yulee. They hold special adoption events every Saturday from 10-2. First Saturday - Palmetto Walk; 2nd - Publix; 3rd - Farmer's Market at Central Park; 4th - TBA. For more information, go online at www.starsofamelia.org or call 261-4384.

Tio Locos - After months of anticipation, Tio Locos Fresh Mexican Grill is now open in the movie theater shopping center. The house specialty is fresh, 1-lb. oversized burritos filled with grilled steak, chicken or pork. For a taste of authentic taqueria-style Mexican fare, Tio Locos will not disappoint. 1120 S. 14th Street. 261-5404.

Wells Fargo Home Mortgage - One of America's best-known names in the home mortgage industry has come to Amelia Island. Call today for information! 277-4178 or 261-7025. 501 Centre Street.