Kelly F Powers
Real Estate Agent (Salesperson)
Fernandina Beach - FL

Kelly Powers, originally from Westport, Connecticut, relocated to Amelia Island with her husband Kevin, their twin daughters Pauline and Louise, and their spirited German Shorthaired Pointer, Penny. The family sought to recreate the nurturing environment of Kelly's childhood. She earned a Bachelor’s degree in Studio Art from Virginia Tech and a Master’s in Fashion Design from Instituto Polimoda in Florence, Italy.

After a successful career in the fashion industry in New York, Kelly shifted her focus to real estate, transforming her personal passion into a professional endeavor dedicated to helping clients find their ideal properties. Her background includes growing up in a home built in 1840 and renovating her own residence from 1879, which has fostered a keen interest in historically significant and architecturally unique homes.

With experience as a real estate investor and designer, Kelly has overseen renovations of mixed-use properties, utilized historic grants for funding projects, and engaged in buying and selling properties nationwide. Although she is not originally from Fernandina Beach, her recent relocation and previous frequent moves enable her to empathize with out-of-town buyers. She understands the importance of a warm welcome and is committed to helping newcomers settle in, discover local activities, and engage with the community.

Kelly possesses extensive knowledge of the local dining scene, particularly regarding accommodations for food allergies, as she navigates her own Celiac Disease and life-threatening allergies to tree nuts and shellfish. Recognizing that moving can be both exhilarating and stressful, she is dedicated to guiding clients through every step of the process, whether they are relocating across the street or across the country.

A strong advocate for the Amelia Island community, Kelly volunteers with the Coalition for the Homeless, participates in the Chamber of Commerce, regularly donates blood, and organizes blood drives with OneBlood. She serves on the Promotions Council for the Main Street Fernandina Beach Program and is an active member of the GFWC Woman's Club, the Island Art Association, and the Plantation Artists' Guild and Gallery.

As an art enthusiast and collector, Kelly finds joy in "artfully uniting extraordinary homes with extraordinary lives." In her leisure time, she enjoys visiting the local farmer's market, working out at CrossFit Fernandina, and spending quality time with her daughters at local playgrounds, or relaxing at the pool or beach with her family.