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29 South - This eclectic bistro has it all; great ambiance, fantastic food, an extensive wine list and reasonable prices. The menu can best be described as traditional world cuisine with a modern, whimsical twist, where award-winning executive chef and owner Scotty Schwartz paints a playground for the palette. 29 South Third Street. Historic Downtown. www.29southrestaurant.com . 277-7919.

Amelia Island Vacation Rentals - Located just a block off the beach at 2856 Sadler Road, Amelia Island Vacation Rentals offers the finest beach equipment in the industry. Choose from beach chairs, umbrellas, cabanas, boogie boards and wave runners. They pickup and deliver right to the beach, your hotel or your rental home. Rent by the day or the week. (904) 556-2395. www.aivacationrentals.com .

Carolyn's Centre Street Cafe - This island favorite is relocating in mid-June to historic downtown Fernandina. Formerly Carolyn's Fine Foods, Carolyn's Centre Street Cafe is the place for food, beer, wine and good times! Downstairs enjoy soups, salads, sandwiches and an eclectic beer and wine menu. Upstairs features a dinner menu with the best of what makes Southern food cuisine. www.carolynsoncentre.com . Open Mon. - Sat. 316-A Centre St. 277-6644 or 277-6600.

Grande Oaks on Amelia River - Crosswinds National, an award-winning company founded in 1971 has developed this 46-acre neighborhood of classically designed homes on the Amelia River. Priced from $500,000 to the upper $800,000's. (904) 557-7003 or toll-free (888) 744-8383.

The Classy Needle - This unique downtown shop is moving in mid-summer. Look for hand-painted needlepoint canvases, fancy fibers for stitching and fine yarns for knitting and crochet at their new location - 122 South 8th Street.www.classyneedle.com. 261-1129.