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Tips, guides, and local insights for Amelia Island homeowners.
Home Watch at Main Beach: Watching a Home in Amelia Island's Busiest Beach Neighborhood
Main Beach is the island's most walkable, most-visited oceanfront neighborhood, which is a mixed blessing when your home sits empty. Here's what home watch covers here, and where it turns into keyholder, concierge, and full property management.
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How Do You Prevent Mold in a Closed-Up Florida Home?
Controlling humidity, keeping the AC running, fixing leaks fast, and scheduling periodic interior checks are what keep mold out of a Florida home left empty for the season.
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Home Watch on American Beach: Caring for a Home in Amelia Island's Most Historic Oceanfront Community
American Beach mixes historic mid-century cottages with newer oceanfront builds, and the salt works on all of them the same way. Here's what home watch covers in this storied south-end community, and where it turns into keyholder, concierge, and full property management.
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An Old-Florida Overnight: Camping at Gold Head Branch, 90 Minutes from Amelia Island
Ninety minutes inland from Amelia Island, one of Florida's oldest state parks hides a spring-fed ravine, two swimmable lakes, and cabins the Civilian Conservation Corps built in the 1930s. Here's how to make a night at Gold Head Branch out of it, and how to leave your island home without a second thought.
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The 7 Best Family-Friendly Restaurants on Amelia Island
Feeding a family on Amelia Island doesn't have to mean chain restaurants or a long wait for a table nobody enjoys. From beachfront tables and shrimp baskets to wood-fired pizza, hibachi, and a fudge shop for dessert, here are seven spots that work for kids and the adults with them.
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Understanding HOAs on Amelia Island: Fees, Rules & What to Expect
From Amelia Island Plantation's comprehensive community association to smaller neighborhood HOAs in Amelia Park and Ocean Village, most island properties come with some form of HOA. Here's what buyers need to know before signing.
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Spring Home Maintenance Checklist for Amelia Island Properties
Salt air, humidity, and intense sun take a toll on coastal homes year-round. This seasonal checklist covers HVAC filter changes, exterior rinse-downs, roof inspections, and the critical spring tasks that prevent expensive repairs later.
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Short-Term Rental Regulations in Fernandina Beach: Permits, Zoning & Compliance
Thinking about listing your Amelia Island property on Airbnb or VRBO? Fernandina Beach requires a Resort Rental Dwelling Permit for stays of 2-180 nights, and only certain zoning districts qualify. Here's the regulatory landscape you need to navigate.
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The Northeast Florida Lawn Care Calendar: Month-by-Month Guide
St. Augustine, Zoysia, or Bermuda? Knowing when to fertilize, mow, irrigate, and treat for pests in Nassau County's subtropical climate is the difference between a lush lawn and a patchy mess. Follow this month-by-month schedule.
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Hurricane Season Preparation: An Amelia Island Homeowner's Complete Guide
Florida's hurricane season runs June through November, and living on a barrier island demands serious preparation. From securing shutters and trimming trees to stocking emergency supplies and understanding evacuation routes, here's everything Amelia Island homeowners need to protect their property and family.
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