Amelia Island Club
Press Release
Contact: Donna Bilger
www.ameliaislandclub.com
December 12, 2018 10:29 a.m.
The Amelia Island Club broke ground today on a $10 million renovation and expansion of its Ocean Clubhouse. The member- owned club was formed in 2010 and serves approximately 1,200 members with its Ocean Clubhouse, adult and child swimming pools and large pool scape.
A second Clubhouse is located at the Club’s Long Point property, adjacent to the Club-owned private championship 18-hole Tom Fazio–designed golf course, two expansive practice areas and a pro shop.
“We are embarking on a ten-year strategic plan designed to make us the premier family-oriented club in the region,” stated David Shepler, general manager and chief operating officer. “The first phase is our Ocean Clubhouse and surrounding areas. We will be increasing our clubhouse interior from 16,000 conditioned square feet to 23,000,” Shepler added.
Financing for the project is being provided by member equity and a $5.5 million loan facility from Wells Fargo Bank in Jacksonville. Architects for the project are Ervin Lovett Miller, and the contractor is Sauer Incorporated also from Jacksonville. Interiors are being provided by Ansana Interior Design based in Winter Park, Florida.
Amelia Island Club 2019 President-Elect Brian Tennyson and Club President Eric Blum breaking ground with Club associates; Donna Bilger-Manken, Noah Kirkus, Elaine Matts, Crystal Goodin and David Shepler.
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The Amelia Island Club is a member-owned club of more than 1200 members. The Club is a family- oriented, private equity club located on the southern tip of Amelia Island. The Club is located within the OMNI Amelia Island Plantation, an upscale resort community situated between the Atlantic Ocean and the extensive marshes along Florida’s Intracoastal Waterway Among the many amenities of the Club is the Club-owned private Long Point Golf Course. one of Tom Fazio’s most challenging courses. For more information about the club, please contact Donna Bilger, Membership Director at (904) 277-5933 or via email at [email protected] or visit www.ameliaislandclub.com.