Amelia Island revealed . . .

By Mark Tomes
February 24, 2020

“Mother Gator”” Photo courtesy of Mark Tomes

Editor’s Note: Mark captured this photo on the Greenway.  Mark counted at least 26 baby alligators, maybe more, surrounding the mother. 

Mark Tomes grew up in Fernandina Beach and Merritt Island, but traveled around the country after college, finally landing in California to get married, raise a family, and work as a Disability Specialist at a public community college for 28 years. He retired few years ago and, after a year in Hawaii, has returned permanently to Amelia Island, hoping to get involved in the local environmental, cultural, and political activities that the area has to offer.