Nestled on Florida’s Eastern seaboard sits Crane Island – an island within an island in Nassau County on the western shore of Amelia Island, just off the Intracoastal Waterway. Known for its 185-scenic-acres and pesky sand gnats, it’s also the site of a mysterious disappearance dating back 65 years.
Today, developers have bigger plans for Crane Island, including 113 homes ranging from $1 to $3 million. But how will the mystery of the island’s most famous resident affect its sales? Now offering deep-water access, direct Intracoastal Waterway lots, and marsh view homesites, there’s a lot to unpack at Crane Island.
Here, we dip into a bit of island history — including the mysterious disappearance of Miss Sarah Alice, who vanished around 1952 after living in the house her father built, with no utilities, most of her life.
We also give you a glimpse into its future, courtesy of the development’s own John Hillman, vice president of sales and marketing for the Florida development that has everyone talking. We’ll take a look at a master-planned community that offers an unparalleled living experience on the First Coast – one that celebrates the Lowcountry’s natural beauty with timeless design, honors the Southern tradition of porch living and understands how paying attention to these details can foster community between neighbors.
