‘A NEW BEGINNING’

For Melissa Sloper, Jan. 14-15 were two busy days that culminated with relief and joy. Sloper is the executive director of The Lakeside at Amelia Island, a community that offers independent and assisted living, as well as dementia care, for seniors. Like most facilities, Lakeside was hit hard...

  • Marilyn Bailey celebrates receiving the COVID-19 vaccine at The Lakeside at Amelia Island.
    Marilyn Bailey celebrates receiving the COVID-19 vaccine at The Lakeside at Amelia Island.

    For Melissa Sloper, Jan. 14-15 were two busy days that culminated with relief and joy.

    Sloper is the executive director of The Lakeside at Amelia Island, a community that offers independent and assiste…