Amelia Island sees the light

Mayor James Antun and his daughter cut the ceremonial ribbon. Also pictured, commissioners Joyce M Tuten, Genece Minshew, Tim Poynter, Congressmen Aaron Bean, Jeremiah Glission, and members of the Coast Guard. Photo by Marisa DeMar/News-Leader

The Amelia island lighthouse during the ceremony on Aug. 7. Photo by Marisa DeMar/News-Leader

Coast Guard Auxiliary members Philis Rowley and Tom Sintes at the Amelia Island Lighthouse during the grand re-opening. Photo by Marisa DeMar/News-Leader