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My Friends, here we are again! Cheers to another year together exploring Edisto. I am as excited as ever to be bringing you this new issue. This year we reached further into our island’s history and culture than ever before. We got to experience the thrill of exploring the site of a freedman’s village and hunt for relics with the amazing Addam Coe of Addams Artifacts. We were so glad to have done it in the winter, as we were deep in the woods with our trusty metal detectors and shovels. We found so many amazing treasures, from a silver spoon to a Revolutionary War era knee buckle! Edisto continues to encourage our exploration and all of us at EXPLORE Edisto thoroughly enjoyed it. In addition to our relic hunting, we fine tuned our skills and knowledge of the art of cast netting with Trevon Bright (our cover model). Edisto has always known what a nice young man Trevon is from his work at Flowers Seafood. He does an amazing job and is quite skilled with the cast net. We also get help from the talented Mr. Hurley putting into words just how much our island home means to us. You will laugh, you will cry, and you will definitely see a little of yourself in his biographical short story. This year also brought around our first EXPLORE Edisto Photo Contest. The winner was David and Anne Vaughan of Edisto Beach. David took this picture of his daughter, Blakney, celebrating a beautiful summer day. What a great photo! If you would like to submit your pictures please email them to visit@ atwoodvacations.com. All entries must be submitted before September 1, 2013 and must be taken on Edisto. We look forward to seeing all of your entries. The winner will be featured in next year’s magazine. Good luck! As always, I thank you for reading our magazine and joining us for another year continuing to bring the best of Edisto to you. Enjoy, and keep exploring Edisto!

2013 Explore Edisto photo contest winner Anne and David Vaughan of Edisto Beach.

Julie Gyselinck Managing Editor

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Preserving Edisto’s History Welcome to Edisto – Beach Rules Edisto Forsaken Salvation Island Edisto Beach Map Cast Netting Reading & Relaxing

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Botany Bay Eco Tours Edisto Seafood & Fontaine Charters Grovers Bar and Grill & The Plantation Course at Edisto Island Bikes and Outfitters McConkey’s Jungle Shack Robert Sarco Antiques Kings Market Edisto Island Open Land Trust The Waterfront Restaurant Whaley’s Edisto Water Sports and Tackle UBS Financial

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EXPLORE edisto is published annually by Atwood Vacations Real Estate, 495 Highway 174, Edisto Island, SC 29438. Please send letters and/or comments to exploreedisto@atwoodvacations. com. We are always looking for contributors for our future issues. If you have an interesting story to share or would like to advertise in EXPLORE edisto, please contact Julie Gyselinck. ©2013 Atwood Vacations Real Estate. All rights reserved.

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The Edisto Island Museum

8123 Chisolm Plantation Road | 843.869.1954 www.edistomuseum.org January – February Tuesday, Thursdau & Saturday 1 pm – 4 pm March – October Tuesday – Saturday 12 pm – 5 pm November – December Tuesday – Saturday 11 am – 4 pm

Edisto island is famed for many things, including beaches

at this point that the first document-

owned and only open to the public

ed white settlers arrived on Edisto Is-

once a year during the Edisto Island

that are perfect for shelling, creeks

land, and a new phase of its history

Historic Preservation Society’s tour.

teeming with shrimp, crabs and fish,

began. Paul Grimball built the first

This tour of historic plantations,

age-old oak trees draped with Span-

plantation on Edisto, Point of Pines,

churches, and graveyards is held on

ish moss, and its laid-back way of

and portions of its tabby foundation

the second Saturday in October.

life. The charms of Edisto are imme-

can still be seen today.

Fortunately for Edisto’s visitors,

diately apparent once visitors cross

Edisto’s “Golden Age” of prosper-

it is still possible to get a view of

the bridge onto the island, and they

ity began in 1790 and lasted until

what this grand lifestyle was like

keep them coming back year after

1861, with the plantation owners

during the years of prosperity cre-

year. Once discovered, Edisto does

amassing huge fortunes. The source

ated by the cultivation of cotton.

not let you go.

of this wealth was the highly prized

In 1986, a group came together

Edisto has another asset that of-

Sea Island cotton. At the height of the

to form the Edisto Island Historic

ten surprises and fascinates our visi-

Golden Age, there were 62 planta-

Preservation Society to preserve

tors. Our rich history is documented

tions on Edisto Island with approxi-

and exhibit the history of the is-

as far back as 1570, when a Span-

mately 5,000 slaves. In the years fol-

land and to create a museum.

ish missionary arrived to convert the

lowing the Civil War, most of these

Those who came to this island left

Edisto Indians. In 1683, the Edisto

plantation houses disappeared either

a part of themselves behind – pottery

Indians sold the island to the Eng-

from fire or neglect. However, while

shards, sweet grass baskets, fine fur-

lish, and then moved off the island

some of these beautiful homes still

nishings from the grand plantation

and resettled near Port Royal. It was

remain today, they are all privately

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LOCALbusiness Edisto Beach, SC

Botany Bay Eco Tours with Meg Hoyle

the true wildlife of edisto

The clouds

were holding the

her guests with much more than just

eastern seaboard. It’s called the bread

blazing sun at bay and a ruffling breeze

facts, but also interesting and fun stories

basket of the Atlantic for a reason.”

stirred the air as I found my way down

as well as background on the wildlife

the dock. The boat was waiting to take

and history of Edisto.

When we reached the mouth of the Big Bay, Meg spoke about the dolphins and

me out to see my home of Edisto as

“The Salt Marsh rivals the rainfor-

bird population. The bald eagles, blue

never before. Captained by Meg Hoyle,

est in terms of producing living organ-

herons and egrets must have wanted to

the large skiff boat was clean and roomy

isms and we’re surrounded by it here

be a part of the tour they were so preva-

and co-captain Little Foot greeted me

on Edisto. Why not get out in it to en-

lent. The dolphins were uncountable as

with an eagerly wagging tail.

joy and learn?”

they swirled and lurched in the water

Meg is a biologist and owner / opera-

She slowly eases the boat up to the

tor of Botany Bay Eco Tours. As a life-

pluff mud bank and points to the salt

long resident of the Lowcountry with

grass stalks waving in the breeze. “This

Our guide, having explained each role

pluff mud in her blood, she guides her

marsh grass provides the nutrient base

and behavior the dolphins were exhibit-

tours with more than just an ease of the

for all living things here in the ACE ba-

ing so clearly, we couldn’t help but feel

local guide. She provides an education

sin.” Meg reminisces on growing up out

fully educated on the rituals of dolphins

on Edisto, based on her years of work

here and loving the wildlife but wishing

and their pod hierarchy.

with the Department of Natural Re-

the water was “Clean and blue, like you

With our tour coming to an end, each

sources and research as a biologist. Hu-

see in Florida, but it’s not dirty at all; it’s

of us was quietly recounting the circus

mor comes easy for Meg, who provides

full of food, it nourishes the whole south-

of wildlife we had just encountered.

breaking the surface to show us their smiling faces and blushing tummies.

Even Meg was smiling at the amazing

Botany Bay Eco Tours operates year round for visitors and locals alike.

gift the lowcountry had shared with us

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Edisto Seafood and Fontaine Charters

SEAFOOD As fresh as fresh can be A weathered

hand painted

sign dangles from a light pole, its once bright colors announcing their local phone number and company name. Whimsically painted crustaceans and sea life point the way to the bright white interior of Edisto Seafood and Fontaine Charters.

Started shortly

after the Fontaine family arrived on Edisto in the late 1940’s, this family owned and operated staple is con-

tinued on today by Ashley Fontaine.

Ashley harvests all of the oysters, crab

later while both Ashley and Jimmy

Taking the helm of Edisto Seafood at

and clams directly from the bountiful

were working towards their Captain’s

the age of 23, Ashley Fontaine and his

waters of Edisto to sell to delighted cus-

License, Ashley’s dad salvaged a boat.

wife Mary Evelyn, now operate Edisto

tomers. Over the course of a year they

The year of the boat’s completion, Ash-

Seafood with the help of brother Barry

will sell over 100,000 pounds of local

ley received his captains’ license, and

Fontaine and long-time friend Jimmy

shrimp caught primarily by the Sara

he and Jimmy were granted the newly

Skinner, who also takes the helm of

Jane, Edisto’s last shrimp boat. Convey-

christened “Marsh Hen” and Fontaine

the “Marsh Hen” for Fontaine’s Fish-

ing that massive amount of seafood to

Charters was born. Jimmy Skinner

ing Charters. Growing up on the docks

the public and wholesale can be an ex-

now Captains the charter fishing busi-

and working side by side with his fam-

hausting task; but the quiet joy of work-

ness and enjoys creating a trip to fit

ily, Ashley always enjoyed the aspects

ing side by side with their closest friends

each client’s needs individually. Getting

of the family business. It was his years

and family is apparent to all who walk

to know his client’s over the phone or

at College of Charleston that made him

through the door. All are welcomed and

through email allows Jimmy to feel out

realize the call of Edisto was undeni-

treated with cheerful salutations.

what will be the best trip and get them

able and that his career path had been

Ashley and Jimmy have known each

“lots of action”. Offering inshore as well

laid years before. Clean and crisp, from

other for so long that their lowcountry

as limited off shore fishing, Captain

the small front retail store to the large

drawl and mannerisms tend to mirror

Skinner’s reputation as one of the best

back room and stretching docks, it is

each other. Humble when talking about

on the island, is well deserved. From be-

clear the Fontaine’s operate a tight ship.

themselves, they were more than happy

ginners to seasoned fishermen anyone

Unlike most seafood distributors and

to relay the other’s talents and strengths

who boards the “Marsh Hen” is sure to

retailers, Edisto Seafood is stocked pri-

and speak highly of what each bring to

come back with plentiful fish and a fish

marily with local seafood. Outside of

the business. Jimmy Skinner joined the

(or manta ray) tale or two. Edisto Sea-

the occasional Alaskan Snow Crab legs

family at Edisto Seafood at the age 14

food and Fontaine Charters, come see

and North Atlantic Sea scallops, all sea-

as an “Assistant Crabber” according

what makes them so fundamentally Ed-

food sold here comes from no further

to Ashley (confirmation of the title was

isto. Be warned, however, time around

away than Beaufort, just 45 minutes

not available but sources indicate this

this cheerful group might make you re-

south. With help from Jimmy or Barry,

to be true to an extent). A few years

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The At Corley Heating & Air, our office is located locally on Edisto Island so we can get in, diagnose, repair, and be on our way faster than most others can even make the drive. So next time your HVAC system decides to take a vacation, give us a call. And rest assured, we’re licensed, insured and accept most forms of payment.

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Welcome to Edisto How knowing the Beach Rules can make for a better vacation experience.

ATWOOD thanks you for visiting our beautiful island town of Edisto. We know how much the beach means to the families who come here year after year and for our first timers alike. If you are like many of us, you have been to many beaches, but none compare to Edisto. Even though most beach communities strive to care for and maintain their beaches as well as keep their guests and residents safe, each town is different in what it allows to occur on their beach. Please make sure to carefully read and follow the Edisto Beach rules as they may be different from what you believe.

Thank you and enjoy your stay on Edisto!

Edisto Beach Prohibits the following on the beach: Remember, there are no lifeguards on duty. Please swim with a buddy & never while intoxicated.

Glass containers Open fires

Dogs off leash May 1 thru Oct 31 and owners must cleanup pet excrement

Littering

Leaving holes on beach

Motorized vehicles

Disturbing or hanging items on sand fencing

Motorized water craft Sailboats on sand dunes or grassy areas of dunes Parking on sand dunes

Disturbing, damaging, trampling or removing vegetation that stabilizes dunes

Edisto

Forsaken

Edistoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Role in The Civil War by Addam Coe

A b almy D ece m b e r day in 1 8 6 0

had Charleston socialites sharing news over tea. The news in The Charleston Mercury was overwhelming but not surprising. The Ordinance of Secession was signed, and the State of South Carolina was no longer part of the Union. As the news travelled from the city to the outlying Sea Islands, it was clear that Edisto was in for a monumental change. Meanwhile, cotton was king, and grand plantation homes were being decorated for Christmas on Edisto. Life continued as normal. The other southern states followed South Carolinaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s lead, and by February of 1861 a total of seven states had seceded from the Union. By April 12, all hope for a peaceable ending to the tension between the federal government and southern states had ended. War was inevitable. With the bombardment of federal troops at Fort Sumter in the Charleston Harbor, there was not much time before the residents of Edisto would feel the wrath of the impending conflict and summer heat. By November, the full might of the Federal army and navy was unquestionable. Fort Beauregard and Fort Walker of Port Royal Sound (near Beaufort) were defeated. The Federal Blockade Squadron had control of Tybee Island in Georgia as well as St. Helena and Hilton Head, just down the river from Edisto. The newly formed Federal Department of the South was growing daily with

First Regiment United States Colored infantry.

Slaves pictured at Cassina Point during Union occupation.

Oak Island Plantation with Union soldiers.

A riffled cannon manned by Union soldiers.

CIVIL WAR PHOTOGRAPHY PROVIDED BY THE EDISTO MUSEUM

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soldiers from the Union army and New England militias. Confederate forces had deserted most of the Sea Islands in earlier months. Their defensive position was unachievable due to the lack of armaments at their ramshackle fortifications and a dwindling number of troops prepared to fight. Many of the forts were simply sand dunes

valuable Sea Island cotton. This

countered deserted homes full of

with outdated smoothbore can-

only fueled the Union’s wealth

luxuries. Crops were ready to be

nons that couldn’t even reach the

and upper hand. Some newly freed

harvested and the smoke houses

Federal navy ships. In comparison,

slaves enlisted and became part of

were full of meat. Family lands

the Federal navy vessels had rifled

the First, Second, and Third South

were looted and many homes were

cannons that could level any force

Caroline Regiments USA.

destroyed.

brought against them. The fight for

The Federal’s plan was to block-

The very close proximities of the

ade the southern ports and establish

railroad lines in Adams Run and

With Edisto having been aban-

a foothold on the surrounding Sea

Jacksonboro were a great cause

doned for months, the Confeder-

Islands. The Union army would is-

of worry for the Confederates.

ate forces of the Third Military

land hop up the coast and lay siege to

The Federal forces could push

District Head Quarters, stationed

Charleston. Their plan was a success.

inland and cut the lines making

Edisto was unrivaled.

in nearby Adams Run, sent troops to scout the island. Orders were

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it very difficult to move supplies and men up and down the coast-

the troops of the 47th New York

line. The Confederates crossed

troops’ landings and bring back as

Infantry Regiment sailed up the

from the mainland to Little Ed-

many slaves that had been left be-

North Edisto River and landed at

isto and routed the pickets of the

hind by their masters as possible.

the once bustling Point of Pines

55th Pennsylvania Regiment at

When the plantation owners fled,

Plantation. Soon to follow were

Old Dominion Plantation during

everything was left behind in their

members of the 6 Connecticut In-

a strategic night attack. They cap-

regal homes. Family relics, china,

fantry Regiment who camped near

tured over 20 prisoners that night.

jewelry, silver, and even slaves were

the New Yorkers. At Hopkinson

While this small skirmish did not

traded for a safer life. The recap-

Plantation, members of the First

push any Yankees off the island, it

tured slaves were put to work for

Massachusetts Cavalry Regiment

did have the effect of keeping the

the Confederates building earth-

made themselves at home. More

federals alert and on extra patrol

works on the mainland to fortify

and more Federal forces arrived

of the Dawhoo River.

against the Federals. Later during

and made their presence known.

the Union occupation, slaves cap-

The once magnificent homes of

tured by the Federal army were

Cassina Point Plantation, Oak

considered contraband and were

Island Plantation, and Bailey’s

was beginning to take shape. Con-

forced to work on the mainland or

Plantation were in Union control.

federates stationed around Adams

in the fields to continue producing

These hungry and tired troops en-

to search the island for Federal

EXPLORE edisto | 2013-2014

By the new year of 1863,

an all out assault on Charleston

continued on page 53 …

LOCALbusiness Edisto Beach, SC

Grovers Bar and Grill | The Plantation Course at Edisto

The best of both worlds

Edisto is a beautiful,

not disregard the many water hazards.

Edisto’s charm and flavor are sure

family oriented beach about 45 miles

Small, lush greens, and tight fairways

to have you wishing for more. Escape

south of Charleston. As you drive

add to the challenges of the course. Re-

the hustle and bustle of your everyday

down the moss draped Hwy. 174 to

gardless of your skill level, you are cer-

life and visit a place where you can

Edisto, you begin to see what island life

tain to enjoy the beauty of the course

relax and soothe your mind. While

is really like. The laid back and relaxed

and the surrounding areas. You will al-

you’re here, don’t forget to try our lo-

Lowcountry atmosphere makes you

most always see pelicans, ospreys, her-

cal oysters in the fall and winter, blue

feel as though you could stay forever.

ons and egrets along the course. Keep

crabs in the summer, or shrimp year

Edisto is well hidden and protected,

your eyes open for one of our alligators

round. Located next door to the Pro

rich in wildlife and natural beauty, as

basking in the sun along the edges of

Shop is Grovers Bar and Grill serving

well as quiet and peaceful. It has no

the lagoons. Bald eagles are occasion-

all your favorite seafood dishes and a

red lights, no hotels or motels, and no

ally seen gliding over the course.

number of other specialties. Open for

commercialization. This, in compari-

The Plantation Course is main-

lunch and dinner daily, there is some-

son to many other coastal areas, is why

tained in top condition at all times

thing on the menu for everyone. Your

residents call it home, and why visitors

and will be set up in a player friendly

visit to Edisto would not be complete

come back year after year.

mode. Our greens are some of the

without a delicious meal at Grovers.

The island’s sole golf course, The

best in the area. The course is open

The Plantation Course and Grovers

Plantation Course at Edisto, is nestled

to the public with daily greens fees

are located inside the Wyndham Re-

in giant live oaks, magnolias and tow-

and also offers several membership

sort and are open to the public. For-

ering palms, any golf enthusiasts will

options and a weekly play card for

get all your worries. We’ll see you on

find a very challenging, and player

our vacation guests. Nike rental clubs

the golf course, at Grovers, or around

friendly layout. Measuring approxi-

and pull carts are also available.

the island. By the time your visit is

mately 6,175 yards, distance is not as

Come enjoy golf as it was meant to

over, you will have many new friends

important as accuracy and one must

be. The Edisto way.

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Island Bikes & Outfitters

If you need it, we’ve got it!

ISLAND BIKES

and Outfitters

Tony extended his fleet to the grassy

the Blue Marlin Bar for the Collins’

opened its doors in June of 2001 by

area and parking lot of the gas station.

family in 1990.

owners Tony and Sonya. Tony moved

From the rental shack, visitors to Ed-

Tony and Sonya married in 1994,

to Edisto Beach with his family at the

isto Beach rented bikes, four-wheeled

and their son was born in May of 1995.

age of six when his grandfather was the

bikes, kayaks, golf carts, chairs, um-

In 2000, Tony’s parents decided to

superintendent of the Edisto Beach State

brellas, tubes, rafts, surfboards, boogie

leave the city life for one down on the

Park. His Mom married Henry Collins,

boards and fishing tackle! All from a

farm. They sold the house on Jungle

of the Collins Pavilion, and grew up

little shack! Always the entrepreneur,

Road and made Tony and Sonya an

spending many summers working the

Tony expanded again to include para-

offer they couldn’t refuse on the empty

arcade and snack bar. He rented fishing

sailing, Jet Ski rentals, charters and Big

lot next door. Construction on Island

tackle and surf boards at the pier and

Banana rides at the Edisto Marina.

Bikes and Outfitters began in the fall

ran the Blue Marlin Bar located inside

Sonya spent her childhood sum-

of 2000. Tony was instrumental in the

the Pavilion. Tony and his family lived

mers on Edisto Beach before becom-

design and construction of the build-

in the house right next door to the bike

ing a permanent resident in 1983.

ing. In June of 2001, they opened the

shop on Jungle Road, now known as the

After the devastation of Hurricane

doors. They have expanded their busi-

Coldwell Banker Building.

Hugo and the excitement of a white

ness to offer a full gift shop stocked

In 1990, Tony began renting bikes

Christmas in 1989, a fire destroyed

with many fun items, souvenirs, jew-

at the gas station owned by his family.

the Planters Oak Restaurant where

elry, clothing, bait and tackle, biking

In 1992, Island Rentals was born and

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Est. 1989

The perfect place for all your book needs. * Current Bestsellers * Lowcountry A uthors

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www.edistoessentials.com Edisto Island • Edisto Beach

photo by caroline matheny

by SAM HURLEY

Edisto is the last of its kind.

LIFE AFTER CHILDHOOD.

Nowhere else on earth can you

tastic friendships, I learned later

I found Edisto Island my junior

enjoy a Monday morning just as

in my adolescence of the ugli-

year of college. It was summer fur-

much as a Saturday night. A sleepy

ness that can and will show it’s

lough, and I was working as a law

little beach town nestled ever so

nasty head from time to time in

clerk in Charleston. It wasn’t by

perfectly at the edge of the earth,

our world. My roommate along

chance that I was going to Edisto

Edisto means different things to

with two other classmates died

this particular weekend. It was fate.

different people. For me, it is a

in a tragic car accident during my

The drive down to the island was

place of zen. It’s one of the last

sophomore year of college. This

my first experience with time trav-

island paradises that doesn’t re-

came a few short years after some-

el but certainly not my last. The

quire a passport or a trip through

one very close to me took their

further I got outside of Charles-

airport security. It’s here on this

own life. It completely rocked the

ton, the more the mystique sank

island that I choose to make the

very core of my being. While I was

in. I had never seen so many grand

absolute very best of my days. I’ve

holding up well on the outside, life

oaks towering over the shaded

learned to be content with a hard

was only getting harder and faster

Lowcountry

days work, good health, and great

and I needed a moment to gather

ish moss and afternoon sunshine

friends by my side.

myself. I wasn’t sure what I was

danced with each other through

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After a happy childhood and fan-

going to do next. So I decided to take a drive.

road.

The

Span-

photo by caroline matheny

LIFE MOVES ON

FAST FORWARD.

and every bridge I crossed, I could

visit and now, I always longed

moved to Edisto, only bringing

feel peace coming over me unlike

for Edisto. Afternoon boat rides

with us what truly mattered.

anything I had experienced. I was

and southern dinner parties be-

Everything else was left behind,

on my way to somewhere timeless,

neath the palms were a part of

including well-paying jobs with

a fountain of youth for those lucky

me.

When the love of my life

room for advancement. “The

enough to seek it.

Leslie and I began dating, I had

heck with it”, I said, “enough is

When I opened my car door at

to bring her to the Island. As fate

enough.” I found a great job here

the beach access and took that

just so had it, she shared my awe

where I work with some of the

first step onto the beach, it hit me.

and love for this beautiful place.

nicest people. Every day is dif-

There is still a place that hasn’t

Soon we made weekend trips

ferent, but at the very least it is

been overdeveloped, polluted and

down from Charleston religious-

spent on Edisto.

ruined by ignorance and lack of

ly. After a trip down together,

Leslie and I have had a blast

foresight. Edisto has been cher-

Leslie and I decided Edisto was

getting to know everyone per-

ished and protected by both God

our kind of place!

sonally. Here oyster roasts are as

my windshield, and I couldn’t believe it. With every farm I passed

In the time between my first

It’s been almost a year since we

and man. So I stripped off my

In our daily excursions, we

much a part of fall and winter as

worldly garb, tossed on my swim-

made friends with the locals. Ed-

the lack of tourists crowding the

suit, and went out for a swim.

istonians are some of the finest

grocery store or gas pumps.

No water parks, Ferris wheels,

people I’ve had the pleasure of

Edisto is where our grand-

or cheap motels could be seen in

meeting. I’ve learned some have

kids will spend their time at the

my peripheral, which was a bliss-

been here for generations, oth-

beach. We hope to leave this leg-

ful remedy to the everyday grind

ers came from the corners of the

acy for not only them but for ev-

that was beginning to plague me

earth, but all have made their

eryone else that loves it as much

in my other life. The salt and sand

home here for a similar reason.

as we do. I only hope that Ed-

removed the tar and feathers. For

It’s Spartan and hip all at the

isto continues to live on through

once I felt free to live life the way

same time.

time, forever holding steadfast

it should be, without fear and

There were many nights Leslie

to the magic that has allowed it

sadness. At this very moment out

and I didn’t want to return to the

to remain virtually the same to

in the waves, only the wonder-

mainland. Charleston became

everyone that comes back to it.

ful view of beautiful nothingness

farther and farther away. We

It can’t change. It won’t change.

shared by salt kissed beach houses

didn’t find ourselves getting too

This is Edisto.

and rip rap jetties were tangible.

upset by that. Here is where we

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McConkey’s Jungle Shack

A beach restaurant with spunk!

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tacos, tender sea-

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soned chicken breast in the middle of a

Conkey’s is a dining experience every

CottonLily penned, “McConkey’s just

toasted bun, fried to perfection mush-

beach visitor should share. Its scrump-

says Edisto to me.”

rooms, precisely rolled wraps filled with

tious food and friendly service has

turkey, pepper jack cheese, local toma-

kept diners coming back since 2006.

toes, romaine and homemade buttermilk

Wiggly grocery store with outside and

“We have customers come in every

porch dining, the restaurant keeps

day of the week while they’re on vaca-

expanding, adding more beautifully

These lunch and dinner items (and

tion and many locals do the same. Peo-

painted tables (you’ll see these works

more) are at your reach at the well-

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Hidden in the small town of Hol-

This repository of antiquity is breath-

And if you are looking for some-

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ing with the stories of the past including

thing special, Robert’s brother Bill

isto Island, is a wondrous shop of an-

a handwritten letter more than 200 years

Sarco also contributes to the delight-

tiquity. With a ten foot tall 19 century

old. You can be assured that Robert will

ful finds in the store with his hand

figurehead from an English ship adorn-

detail each item’s history and origin with

carved collection of cheese and cut-

ing the building, the large store front is

the enthusiasm of a true collector.

ting boards made from reclaimed

easy to spot. If the warehouse doors are

wood such as Black Walnut, South-

up and the flags out, proprietor Robert

The inventory

Sarco, who has been an established an-

changing and each visit will feel like

Bill has a true eye for wood and

tique and relic dealer for more than 30

walking into a new store, aside from the

captures a rainbow of colors in his

years, is at work welcoming customers

lack of price tags. Robert prides himself

pieces. Flounder and sea turtles cap-

and curiosity seekers alike.

on being ready to negotiate with his

ture most of this retired Marine Bi-

The sheer magnitude of inventory

customers so they can arrive at a fair

ologist’s vision. Sea life is also heavily

awakens your imagination with more

deal. He even accepts payment plans for

depicted in the fine jewelry collection

than 5,000 square feet of retail space,

big ticket items in lieu of credit or debit

which is finely crafted and

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cards, which he does not accept. Rob-

priced. A wonderful way to remem-

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ert’s response to questions about not

ber your trip to the sea.

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Casting Your Cares to the Wind

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BY JULIE Gyselinck

The incoming tide instilled A steady rocking motion to the floating dock as the sun beat down on the blistered wood. The rhythmic action of throwing the cast net brought a rewarding wash of salt water down his body at the end of each cycle. Bobbing the net open to release his catch onto the deck with each thud of the lead weights. Our fisherman was swift to pick up the shrimp that flipped around and tossed them into his bucket. >>>

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Winding the main line

eroglyphics depiction fishermen us-

attached to his wrist in orderly fash-

ing their nets in various forms. Fish-

ion, he carefully gathered his net,

ing to the ancient Egyptians was not

folding it just so into one hand.

just for survival and food but also as

Clamping a piece of the wet end in

a pastime in a group or alone. The

his mouth, his opposite hand deftly

Egyptians used many of the same

works its way down to the perfect

fishing techniques that we still do to-

spot on the slack hanging below.

day, although it is believed that only

Gaining his footing on the rocking

the wealthier professional fishermen

platform, he slowly twists at the

of Egypt would have been able to

waist, watching as the bottom of the

afford the costly cast nets. Created

net began to swing around his legs.

from linen and originally with clay

The net and main line held firmly in

and then later lead sinkers, these

both hands, he twists again and a

nets were well cared for and passed

third time finally releasing the net in

down from generation to generation.

his hands and from his teeth simul-

The nets of this region and time

taneously. His arms are stretched

period would have been made of

out, fingers splayed, as he pauses to

flax, and we see a similar trend in

watch the net spin out, opening into

who was able to use and profit from

a perfect circle. He finally relaxes his

the cast net. The nets were extremely

pose, as if moving before the net hits

laborious and expensive to make. It

the waterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s dark surface would break

would have been almost impossible

a spell, and the cast would fail. As

for one fisherman to afford his own

the net sinks, pulled to the bottom

net. The fishermen of this region

by the carefully spaced lead weights

would form a cooperative of sorts

sewn into its base, he begins to

and together earned the days catch.

slowly and methodically draw in his

The work would have continued

line. His worn and calloused hands

beyond the dayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fishing, as each

feel for a vibration indicating a suc-

evening the nets had to be washed,

cessful haul as he pulls. Again this

mended, dried and folded.

age old process begins as he empties

Today, as we continue with shore

his net, moving swiftly to secure his

fishing and from the bow of a boat,

catch and receiving his wet and re-

our cast nets are used in the same

warding embrace from the net as he

manner as they were centuries be-

gathers it up again.

fore and are virtually unchanged in

Cast netting is not just a Low-

their design. Fishermen and shrimp-

country art form. Its history spans

ers today will choose the net based

time, almost as old as the act of

on what they are pursuing. The size

fishing itself. The cast net has been

of the opening in the net weave, as

found in ancient Egyptian tombs

well as the size of the net radius and

dating back to 1000 B.C. where hi-

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sion of the fishermen. The chosen

streams, and marsh all offer an abun-

sics down. A cast net can

fishing spot contributes to the suc-

dance of places and different species

bring hours of entertainment

cess for cast netting as well. A calm

to cast for. Most fishermen cast for

on the beach even to an ama-

shallow waterfront interferes much

live bait for a variety of tantalizing

teur cast netter. Everyone involved

less with the net than a deep fast

treats to lure in “the big one”. Some

will enjoy trying to get the feel of

flowing river. The size of cast nets

of the most common bait fish, which

it and looking at the creatures of

can vary from six to twelve feet. Be-

are found in Edisto waters, are the

the sea that are brought forth from

ginners are recommended to start

small menhaden for spot tail bass

the surf. The cast net has provided

with an eight footer, as it requires

fishing and blue runners for bot-

food and enjoyment for centuries.

the same effort and skill to throw

tom fishing. Mullet and crab are

As the setting sun casts its final

as a six foot net, but will open and

immensely popular as they attract

pink and yellow rays over our fish-

cover a larger area. Six foot nets

almost all types of fish. Shrimp sea-

erman, he drags the last catch of

are mostly used when casting in a

son is an exciting time on Edisto

the day onto the dock. The surface

small body of water such as a canal,

to go cast netting. Driving over the

now saturated and glistening with

stream, or around trees. There is a

bridges, visitors can see an endless

the warm river water brought up

significant increase in weight when

amount of shrimpers in rubber boots

from each cast, cools in the wan-

you move up to ten or twelve foot

casting for shrimp from the banks.

ing daylight. Then the final drop

cast nets. They require a much high-

Coolers full of shrimp, resting in the

of the nets weight onto the dock

er skill level and more strength to

back of pickup trucks, are used to

rings out clear and distinct, fol-

throw properly.

haul the days catch home. Shrimp-

lowed by the soft, crinkle tempo of

Most nets today are machine

ing is also eagerly done by those for-

shrimp being released from their

made, but handmade nets can still

tunate enough to have a boat. Bait

river water nursery. He lays down

be found. Cast nets are made from a

balls and long poles driven into the

the net and swiftly disengages his

variety of materials. Most nets today

soft river bottom to mark their spot,

wrist from the pull rope. Sweeping

are constructed from monofilament

are useful gear for those shrimping

the small crustacean prizes deftly

which is clear in color compared to

in the rivers during the 60 day bait

out from under his feet, they dis-

white nylon which many fishermen

shrimp season. Bait balls are placed

appear into their final hiding

believed was visible to the fish. The

in front of the bait poles and the

place. He picks up his net swishing

nets of days past, created in linen,

scent attracts scores of shrimp. Cast-

it through the water to clear out

cotton and even the more recent ny-

ing out from the boat, according to

any debris, and effortlessly wraps

lon, would absorb water, creating a

the tide and with a bit of effort, the

it back up. Hands full of net and a

heavier burden on the user and were

daily limit of 48 quarts (heads on) of

bucket, he walks back up the dock

far more labor intensive to maintain.

shrimp should be reached.

as the sun closes the door on an-

The weights on most nets are lead

All ages can be seen netting all

other Edisto day. The warm wind

“balls” or “football” shaped and

over the world. No one should feel

blows softly, drying off the evi-

woven into the nets bottom. These

limited; it just takes a little time to

dence of the day’s activity as the

weights help the net open and sink

get the hang of it. Getting hands

river flows out towards the sea. A

rapidly to the bottom trapping its

on instruction is best but if find-

cycle of ages that never changes,

quarry beneath.

ing a knowledgeable person fails,

only moving forward with a new

Edisto is an island rich in oppor-

unlimited instructional videos are

character taking place to reap the

tunity to cast net. The beach, rivers,

available online to help get the ba-

harvest of this fertile landscape.

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lifestyle

makes all the difference.

Like many people, I was drawn to Edisto by its abundant wildlife and outdoors activities including hunting, fishing and boating. If you too are hearing the call to Edisto, put my more than 25 years of experience to work for you. Call or stop by our office today. Together we can find your perfect retreat.

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King’s Market

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1 cup cooked chopped crab meat 10 asparagus spears 1 9 inch pie crust Nutmeg 4 oz. Parmesan cheese Salt 1 3/4 cup milk Cayenne pepper 3 eggs 1. Sprinkle crab meat in the bottom of the pie shell. 2. Cut asparagus into 1/2 inch slices and scatter over the top of the crab. 3. Sprinkle cheese on top. 4. Beat eggs and mix with milk. 5. Season to taste with nutmeg, salt and pepper. 6. Bake at 350°F for about 45 minutes. 7. Let sit for 15 minutes before serving. Enjoy!

Tucked away on a little is-

the farm. They have reduced the

ten sheet of prices. Passersby would

land community and surrounded by

acreage to the point of being prof-

stop and take what they wanted and

acres of growing produce sits King’s

itable to produce enough for the

leave the money in the jar. It was the

Market. If buying vegetables and

roadside stand. Rett is a sixth gen-

true honor system. When he was 16,

fruit straight from the farm sounds

eration farmer on Edisto.

he moved to the “Big” highway on

right up your alley, pull over on your

King’s Market is open from March

way into Edisto. Fresh produce isn’t

to December and sells what is in

all you will find at King’s. Surprises

season at the time. From sweet corn

The present building contains

and treats abound in every corner.

in June and July to Christmas trees

modern refrigerated coolers full of

Stop in and take a look around. You

and wreaths in December, there is

hand made pies and “double yolk”

will be glad you did.

always something to add to your

eggs. The pies are made by two la-

visit to Edisto.

dies in the new kitchen on Little

King’s Farm Market consists of

Asparagus & Crab Quiche

174, and from there the small vegetable market took off.

100 acres of prime farmland that

The roadside stand concept start-

Britton Road. One of the great

has scaled down to about 14 acres

ed with son Jamie selling extra veg-

things you’ll find at King’s Market

of sweet corn and three acres of

etables on Little Britton Road just

is the boiled peanuts. Rett boils

flowers, okra, squash, cucumbers,

off of State Highway 174. He start-

about two bushels each day and

peppers, and sunflowers. The sun-

ed it with an old crock pot, that had

sells them all. It’s amazing to watch

flowers are sold as cut flowers, and

been a butter churn, for a cash reg-

people who have never had boiled

what is not sold is left for the birds.

ister and an “Honest Pot” when he

peanuts when they try them for the

Many of the items that Bonnie and

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Edisto Island Open Land Trust

Protecting our future

Edisto island is no doubt a

isto was destined to become over de-

of their property and their island as a

haven to many, both creature and man,

veloped and lost to commercialization

whole. Donating or placing a conserva-

and has been for centuries. The earth

like so many other barrier islands on

tion easement on their property with

breathes out the rolling mist with the

the coast. The original founders con-

EIOLT allows Edistonians to not only

rising sun and inhales the chorus of life

sisted of four local property owners

benefit from tax deductions, but also

as the moon rises, blanketing the island

who were quickly joined by additional

provides them with the ability to con-

in peaceful indigo skies and the soft lul-

Edisto natives, large and small land

serve the rural, natural land, and vistas

labies of crickets and frogs. The vast

holders, and second home owners. All

of Edisto. Edistonians can prevent the

untouched landscape, cradling one side

were united in a common goal to pre-

over commercialization of their home

of the ACE Basin, has remained one of

serve Edisto.

and â&#x20AC;&#x153;the Islandâ&#x20AC;? they love. Retaining

the least developed islands on the east

Determined to make their efforts

ownership but restricting future devel-

coast. Its integrity is closely guarded by

known and to achieve their goal of pro-

opment rights allows property owners

a dedicated group of individuals from

tecting Edisto for generations to come,

to pass their property down to heirs or

all walks of life who came together in

the group established a board of direc-

future buyers and at the same time con-

a united front to keep Edisto as it has

tors and gained their 501 C3 nonprofit

trol future development of Edisto.

been for years. Thanks to the efforts

status in 1995. This nonprofit status

The national and local interest in

of the Edisto Island Open Land Trust,

allowed property owners to benefit

the ACE Basin helped the Edisto Is-

(EIOLT) Edisto will remain as you see

from a tax deduction on any property

land Open Land Trust build momen-

it today, indefinitely.

they donated to EIOLT. The value of

tum within the community. Donations

Edisto Island Open Land Trust was

selling or donating development rights

of marsh land and scenic views con-

organized in 1994 by concerned locals

came easy for many Edistonians who

tinued to come from dedicated land

and property owners who feared Ed-

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174, just before Botany Bay Road, was

tadpole refineries from the

purchased by the land trust as a scenic

sun. The endless array of

view and is under the careful steward-

wildlife shuffles and scur-

ship of the EIOLT. The majority of

ries through the soft ground

the property conserved by EIOLT is

covering. Pass by the wooden

privately held by property owners on

signs that anoint the lands’

Edisto and not available to the public.

protection with no conscious

Many of the marsh views on the Island

thought as to what each sign

such as the “Mystery Tree” are part of

means to its home’s contin-

the EIOLT conservation efforts. These

ued existence. Each property

lands and picturesque vistas will never

is marked around its borders

change. Generations to come will enjoy

with green signs announcing it

the same expansive views on their way

as protected by EIOLT.

to the beach as many generations be-

year followed by a golf tournament,

fore them. Edisto Island has over 50%

Fulfilling the wishes

“The Tomato Open”, hosted at the

of her total lands conserved through

of the property owners as well as main-

Plantation Golf Course on Edisto

the efforts of EIOLT and other con-

taining and preserving the scenic views

Beach. EIOLTs Back to Nature Series

servation partners. Believed to be the

are just one part of the day to day oper-

is a community outreach program de-

island with the largest percentage of

ations of EIOLT. Keeping membership

signed to enlighten visitors and locals

undeveloped space on the east coast,

informed, involved and up to date on

alike, leading participants on nature

Edisto will remain virtually untouched

conservation efforts as well as gaining

excursions and activities on vari-

by subdivision and commercialization.

additional properties to be conserved

ous conserved properties on Edisto.

The main efforts of EIOLT will con-

are instrumental to the long term goals

The topics range from native plants,

tinue to be conserving additional prop-

of EIOLT. Without the generosity of

birds, wildlife and even reptiles. Par-

erties on Edisto and focused steward-

EIOLTs membership and their dona-

ticipants get to enjoy the conservation

ship of the lands it currently conserves.

tions the land trust would be unable

efforts while naturalists, biologists,

Under strict guidelines set by the Land

to fulfill their annual stewardship ob-

and other experts provide insight and

Trust Alliance (LTA) the members of

ligation which lasts forever. Forever is

knowledge on each topic. In addition

the EIOLT march forward carrying

a long time.

to participating in community events,

the torch of preservation to pass on to

In addition to the annual dona-

the public is invited to become mem-

those after them; who also hold Edisto

tions by EIOLTs members substantial

bers of EIOLT. Membership benefits

dear, who have her in their blood, and

fundraising efforts are undertaken.

allow you to stay up4-to-date on the

hear her seasonal song change as they

EIOLT members, their guests and

conservation efforts, discounted tick-

explore her untouched expanse.

general public are invited to partici-

ets to EIOLT hosted events, and best

Searching for Edisto’s protected ar-

pate in an annual oyster roast. EIOLT

of all an opportunity to make an im-

eas is as easy as looking around you.

also hosts an annual live and silent

pact in the effort to preserve Edisto

Large plantations hidden from view

auction event and cocktail party each

for generations to come.

are destined to remain joined with the land that built them, twisting live oaks and pine forests, their ground

If you are interested in learning more about the conservation efforts of the EIOLT,

guarded by palmetto fronds splayed

or would like to become a member, please visit their web page at Edisto.org.

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LOCALbusiness Edisto Beach, SC

The Waterfront Restaurant

Light(HOUSE), food, ACTION

Anchored by

its distinctive

local King’s Market, owned by Susan’s

These days, Scot can be found in the

lighthouse, the Waterfront Restaurant

parents. The possibility of eating food

Waterfront kitchen cooking or out front

is easy to spot on Jungle Road, perched

harvested that same day on Edisto is

welcoming guests and talking to cus-

on top of what must be the tallest hill

very likely. Scot works diligently at of-

tomers. New patrons are quick to find

on Edisto Beach. Surrounded by large

fering fresh, delicious meals and a fam-

themselves at home, warmly welcomed

windows and decks, the Waterfront’s

ily friendly atmosphere.

and eagerly fed. No one leaves the Wa-

bright atmosphere and nautical decor

terfront hungry. Scot develops decadent

make you feel right at home. That is the

AS Edisto natives,

Scot’s

specials each night, based on seasonal

exact way owners Scot and Susan Flow-

family has been providing the public

availability of produce and seafood.

ers want you to feel. Opened in 2001,

with seafood for over 40 years. Learn-

Local shrimp and oysters harvested by

the original location over looked Big

ing about seafood was a part of growing

Scot’s family grace the menu, as well

Bay Creek, hence the name. The Flow-

up for Scot, but he always felt it pulling

as a plentiful selection of salads, pasta,

ers moved the restaurant to their current

him in a different direction. He would

sandwiches, steaks and other lowcoun-

location on Jungle Road to better serve

watch his mother prepare the day’s catch

try seafood.

their rapidly growing fan base. They

each night. It was there, Scot honed his

surmised that they were “close enough”

skills in the kitchen. Many of the Low-

The Waterfront welcomes

and kept the name Waterfront.

country recipes he cooks each night are

groups large and small. On its walls

Providing locally grown fare long

inspired by her. Scot went on to follow

you will find paintings by local artists

before it was fashionable, Scot has al-

his dreams and studied in culinary man-

depicting Scot’s rich family heritage in

ways served fresh seafood harvested

agement while away at school. It wasn’t

the seafood industry on Edisto. History

on Edisto by his family. Seasonal veg-

long before he was back on Edisto laying

that came together to inspire a little boy

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the ground work for his future plans.

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LOCALBUSINESS Edisto Beach, SC

Whaley’s

Best ‘DIVE’ ON EDISTO

Nostalgia blooms in the

the prestigious recognition of being

strangest of places, including old gas

voted one of the Top 25 Seafood Dives

The owners update the menu fre-

stations. Whaley’s blossomed in just

in the country by Coastal Living mag-

quently, keeping it fresh and exciting

such a place, taking an abandoned

azine. It was a true testament to the

while maintaining the staples and

gas station and transforming it into

dedication and devotion of the own-

quality that people have come to ex-

quite possibly the most quintessential

ers, Van Maxwell and Lytle Prichard,

pect. Traditional lowcountry fare

beach dive on the east coast.

to provide great tasting and quality

such as shrimp and grits or crab cakes

food on this tiny barrier island.

will never disappoint. Patrons can

First opened as a convenience store in 1948 by Marion Whaley and oper-

More recently in September of

ated until his death in 1995, the build-

2012, Southern Living magazine fea-

ing maintains much of its original char-

tured Whaley’s as one of South Caro-

The local shrimp, fried or steamed,

acter, including vintage gas pumps.

lina’s 10 Best Seafood Spots and the

can’t be beaten. And, for the land lov-

Current owner Van Maxwell created

Charleston City Paper voted the es-

ers, the Big Ugly Burger is an unbeat-

his establishment from scratch in 2003

tablishment as the 1 reason to come

able favorite. Paired with the fabulous

and bit by bit Whaley’s has become a

to Edisto Beach.

fresh “raw fries” (think thin sliced and

staple for locals and visitors alike.

Whaley’s offers visitors a tiny

now choose between three different “steamed pots” or create their own!

fried to order potato chips), you will

Known for its casual but quirky at-

glimpse into true island life, featur-

mosphere and fresh local seafood, you

ing live music from local artists. Sit

A wonderful establishment with a

won’t want to miss this hot spot of

outside at the picnic tables around the

great vibe and fabulous food, no trip

fabulous food.

flowers and gas pumps from the 1950s

to Edisto Beach is complete without

or beat the heat inside in a booth or

dining at Whaley’s.

In May of 2007, Whaley’s received

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Edisto Island Museum usually leave with a different point of view. In addition to a large number of interesting artifacts, the museum has a wonderful collection of old photographs from a variety of Edisto’s plantations. In addition there is a nature room designed just for younger visitors where they can see examples of animals native to Edisto and the Lowcountry, including snakes, birds, raccoons and bobcats.

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LOCALbusiness Edisto Beach, SC

Edisto Watersports & Tackle

Your Adventure awaits

IF YOU are looking for some adventure

and the fishing can range from Spanish

sin. Sit back and relax as the captains

during your vacation, Edisto Watersports

and king mackerel to barracuda, snap-

point out dolphins, arrays of sea birds,

might be just up your alley. Situated on

per, and trigger fish. For those looking

abundant wildlife, and some spectacu-

Docksite Road, Edisto Watersports offers

for a smaller trip, Edisto Watersports

lar sunsets, all while sharing the history

all kinds of fun for every budget.

offers kayak rentals and guided kayak-

of the islands. Experience a great way

ing tours for the whole family.

to enjoy the beautiful salt marsh creeks

Edisto Watersports is locally owned

and operated by Lindsey and Dillard

The two hour guided kayak tour

and rivers with friends and family, and

Young, who strive to make sure your

takes you through the winding ACE

don’t forget to bring your camera and

chosen activity is fun!

Basin creeks and various vantage points

binoculars. Alligator tours and shelling

Lindsey is a master naturalist and Dil-

to view Indian mounds, dolphins, and

excursions are also offered.

lard had the first charter boat on Edisto

coastal wildlife. They have three guides

Edisto Watersports has more than

in 1990. Edisto Watersports helps you

with more than 30 years of combined

just the tours and charters. The ship

enjoy fishing on many different levels.

experience. All tours are scheduled with

store offers bait and tackle, snacks,

Charter fishing trips range from three

the tides so you will have easy paddling

drinks, ice, souvenirs, t-shirts, and fish-

to seven hours. Nearshore bottom fish-

in both directions.

ing pole rentals.

ing and inshore fishing take you out

If you are looking for something less

If discovering Edisto’s bountiful beau-

to wrangle in sea bass, shark, whiting,

physical but with just as much adven-

ty and water life is your goal, stop by,

croaker, spotted trout and more. Off-

ture, check out the two hour scenic river

as the “EWS Gang” would love to show

shore trips are seven hours (six people)

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and history buffs to explore. We

history of Edisto and the surround-

ask that you always be respectful of

ing areas has allowed him the op-

Run were ordered to scout Federal

land owners and obtain permission

portunity to foster relationships with

navy vessels. Soldiers local to Ed-

before entering private property.

local property owners and share his

‘Civil War’ continued from page 19 …

isto volunteered for this duty be-

own interests with clients. If you are

cause of their unparalleled knowl-

Addam Coe is a local historian, ad-

interested in learning more about

edge of the area. They were spotted

venturer, and artifact hunter. His

Edisto’s history, visit www.addams-

on their first night by a slave. The

passion and knowledge of the local

artifacts.net or call 843-276-8338.

Federal navy captured them at the Tom Seabrook Plantation under the indigo night sky. The tide of war turned the following year in favor of the union. The confederate defenders in the area were nothing more than a skeleton crew. The best soldiers were fighting larger battles and cementing history. Union forces travelled up and down the coast as they pleased, flaunting their power. The clock began ticking for the Confederacy. Savannah fell in December 1864. By February, Charleston was abandoned. The lonesome confederates marched to defend Columbia. Union forces would remain on Edisto through the end of the war and continue their residency during Reconstruction. Today, many of the areas on Edisto that saw activity during the Civil War look much they way they did during that time. It is truly a glimpse into the past. Cassina Point and Oak Island still have union graffiti on their walls. Most plantations are privately owned, and some have even managed to stay in the same families’ hands. There are still many Civil War locations yet to be discovered. The public has access to many areas for adventurous visitors

LOCALbusiness Charleston, SC

UBS Financial Services, Inc.

Thirteen resolutions for 2013 vert a Traditional IRA to a Roth IRA. Earnings are generally withdrawn taxfree after age 59½ and no minimum distributions are required during the accountholder’s life, as they are with a Traditional IRA. A Roth conversion is a taxable event, so there must be a strategy in place to pay the taxes on the conversion. If you convert in 2013, you will have until October 15, 2014 to undo it if it no longer makes financial sense. The earlier you convert, the longer you

Each New Year presents the chance to start fresh and get organized. From a financial standpoint, it’s important to begin by taking action that will solidify the plans we’ve put in place, and position you for opportunities that lay ahead. We’ve outlined some of our most common recommendations below.

have to monitor market conditions and evaluate the decision. 5. Assess liabilities Have you acquired any new debt in the past year, perhaps from mortgages, per-

1. Review your financial plan

457(b) or SAR-SEP plans: the maxi-

sonal or business loans, cars, boats or

At the beginning of every year, we

mum pre-tax contribution this year

other “big ticket” items? Let’s review

should review your financial plan

is $17,500, up from $17,000 in 2012.

your liabilities to make sure they’re

to make sure your goals are still on

Employees 50 or older can make an

structured properly and you are taking

track, your personal balance sheet is

additional catch-up contribution of

maximum advantage of current low in-

up-to-date and any changes in cir-

$5,500. Also, think about consolidat-

terest rates. If you expect any big expen-

cumstances and objectives are taken

ing 401(k) accounts left at former jobs.

ditures this year, like a large tax bill in

into account. A planning review

This may allow for more efficient asset

April or an outlay for tuition, a wedding

is particularly important this year

allocation and investment flexibility.

or other event, consider a UBS Credit

because UBS Wealth Management

Line against eligible securities in your

Americas is revising its capital market

3. Fund your IRA for 2013 & 2014

UBS portfolio. There are no application

assumptions, asset allocation models,

If you haven’t done so already, you have

fees, the process is fast and easy, and

and risk profiling framework. These

until April 15 to contribute $5,500 to an

you pay interest only on the funds you

changes can impact your plan in vari-

IRA for 2013. Let’s talk about funding

borrow. A credit line may be a better

ous ways, including how we calculate

your IRA and, if not already in place,

option than selling assets or using cash

your ability to meet your goals.

setting up electronic funds transfer to

reserves. Finally, as part of the liabilities

automate payments in future years.

assessment process, we recommend that our clients get a free credit report at the

2. Increase 401(k) and other

qualified plan contributions

4. Consider a Roth IRA conversion

beginning of every year. Call one of the

Many clients will want to increase

In a climate of rising taxes, it makes

big three credit agencies to do so: Equi-

their contributions to 401(k), 403(b),

sense for some of our clients to con-

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6. Review insurance coverage

earns little in a low interest rate en-

them and diversify into other holdings.

We should review your insurance doc-

vironment. Consider redirecting that

If you have vested incentive stock op-

uments to make sure your coverage is

cash into underweighted asset classes

tions (ISOs), gains may be subject to the

adequate. For example, younger cli-

to bring your portfolio back in line

alternative minimum tax.

ents should consider short- and long-

with its original parameters.

term disability insurance to protect

12. Set up spending accounts

them if they can’t work. A focus on

9. Take your Required Minimum

Consider funding Flexible Spending

life and long-term care insurance is es-

IRA owners must take RMDs, subject

Accounts (FSAs) for healthcare expens-

pecially important for clients over 50.

to ordinary income tax, by April 1 of

es or dependent care/child care expens-

the year following the year they turn

es. In 2013, married filing jointly em-

7. Update your estate plan

70½. If you are turning 70½ in 2013,

ployees can contribute, in total, $5,000

Be sure to review your will, trust docu-

you have until April 1, 2014 to take

($2,500 per eligible employee) on a

ments, power of attorney, healthcare

your RMD and delay income taxes

pre-tax basis to a healthcare FSA and

directives, and other important estate

on the distribution. If you must take

$5,000 to dependent care accounts.

planning documents to ensure they are

an RMD this year but don’t need the

up-to-date. The gift tax “annual exclu-

income, consider contributing to a

13. Estimate tax payments

sion” amount has increased to $14,000

child’s 529 plan for education or a do-

Self-employed individuals and others

from $13,000 in 2012. Together, a mar-

nor-advised fund for charitable giving.

should develop a schedule with their tax advisor to pay estimated taxes on

ried couple can gift $28,000 per recipient, free of gift tax. If gifting is part of

10. Update beneficiary

income, which must be paid in four

your estate plan, think about how you

designations

installments throughout the year. Es-

want to make the transfers: outright,

Ensure beneficiaries have been designat-

timated taxes are also due on interest

directly to a college to cover a child’s tu-

ed for your IRAs, annuities, trusts, 529

and dividends, gains from asset sales,

ition or directly to a hospital for an indi-

plans, 401(k) accounts and insurance

alimony, rental income and prizes or

vidual’s medical expenses. You may also

policies. This is particularly important

awards, as well as when income with-

want to fund a 529 college savings plan

in the event of divorce or if beneficiaries

holding is insufficient. You may want

for children or grandchildren.

were set long ago, such as on 401(k) ac-

to set aside a portion of your income

counts still held at past employers.

quarterly if you will be subject to the tax. We hope this gives you a sense of

8. Rebalance your portfolio As in any year, certain asset classes

11. Review your equity

the important items to address. We

outperformed in while others un-

compensation

look forward to helping you with these

derperformed, likely skewing your

If you receive restricted stock or stock

recommendations, so please don’t hes-

original portfolio construction. Let’s

options from your employer, check your

itate to call us with any questions.

review your risk tolerance and bring

records to see if any awards or grants

your portfolio in line with your ob-

will vest this year. In the case of restrict-

* Employees must be married, filing

jectives. Many of our clients are cur-

ed stock, we should discuss whether you

taxes jointly

rently sitting in too much cash, which

intend to hold your vested shares or sell

1 Roth IRA earnings can be withdrawn tax-free if they are “qualified distributions” meaning distributions made after the five year period beginning with the first year for which a Roth contribution was made, and for one of the following reasons: Age 59½, death, disability, first time home purchase of up to $10,000. If a distribution is made before the expiration of the five-year holding period, but meets one of the other exceptions under IRC Section 72(t), the earnings are subject to ordinary income tax, but there is no 10% penalty.

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LOCALSTORIES by Patrick O’Connor

reading & Relaxing The Beach Read

The beach is just about the most

read is also part of the package!

to have their own idea about how to

wonderful place to be. Think of the

Few things can compare with a

enjoy it. Whatever your beach thing is;

beach and certain things just naturally

good, relaxing read at the beach. Two

basking in the sun, staying in the shade

come to mind. A warm ocean breeze,

of our very favorite activities brought

or cooling off in the water, reading

the smell of suntan lotion, sand between

together; reading and beaching, sort of

goes side by side.

your toes, hunting for shells or sharks

like peas and carrots or peanut butter

teeth, beach music, children’s laugh-

and jelly.

ter and a slow stroll along the water. If

The beach vacation is a really per-

you’re like most people, a great beach

sonal kind of a place. Everyone seems

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rosebank Farms café

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danny Boy’s pizza steak and subs dannyboys-pizza.com | 843.768.4001

the ice cream Boat and coffee house 843.737.5351

Bohicket marina shopping Fraser’s Bait & tackle 843.793.3740 | 843.793.3740

doin’ the charleston

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dunes properties

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prime cuts hair & nails

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synergy salon and day spa

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the Beached dog thebeacheddog.com

village spirits 843.789.4363

Enjoy a three-hour getaway to Bohicket Marina (a scenic 30-minute boat ride) for shopping, dinning and sight seeing. See dolphin, birds and fish as well as historic plantation homes, and beautiful Lowcountry scenery. A great day trip during your stay on Edisto. call us at (843) 697-5180 or email johnnybasket@yahoo.com.

We also provide shrimping charters.

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With a pristine riverfront slice of the Lowcountry teamed with an oceanfront restaurant, Westbank Plantation is nothing short of an astounding Edisto Island event venue. Whether you are looking to utilize our riverfront property, oceanfront restaurant or both, we know you’ll love our point of view. Sit back, relax and take in the breathtaking views at our Edisto venue and create an event you and your guests will never forget. Please call or visit us online to learn more about our properties, catering and pricing to accommodate your special day.

(843) 697-5180

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102 Palmetto blvd • 843-869-4474

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Upstairs from Dockside. Across from the Main Wyndham Gate

“Reading is to the mind what exercise is to the body.” Author Sir Richard Steele

you see reading. You’ll see young and

to see adults read as it sets the tone for

shipwrecks along the Atlantic coast

old readers, readers under umbrellas

their own interest in reading. There are

and pirate and ghost stories of the

and some readers just lying on a beach

so many choices and kids (like parents)

South Carolina coast.

towel. Many people who love to beach,

love to choose their own books. It’s fun

love to read whether it’s using a kindle

for kids and adults to chat about what ev-

The South Carolina

or nook (the high-tech way to read) or

eryone’s reading. It’s a great way to make

coast has some great reads by excel-

just the old school method with a hard-

conversation and lots of memories!

lent authors such as Dorothea Benton

cover or paperback book and a well-

Relaxation is the usually the most

Frank and her Lowcountry series fea-

worn book marker (remember those?).

common reason people like to read at

turing places like Sullivan’s Island and

the beach. It’s a little bit like spending

Isles of Palms. There are a number of

Why do we love IT?

time with a good friend when you read

wonderful books on the various as-

What is it about the beach read that is

about your favorite subjects, places and

pects of the Gullah culture including

so special for so many? Maybe it’s the

characters.

art, cooking, history and crafts. The

warmth of the sun, the breeze, or just

Another good thing about a good

Water is Wide, by Pat Conroy, is an

the whole feeling of being at the beach,

beach read is it often leads to a cozy

excellent book that takes readers to

totally at ease. A place where we can do

nap beneath a beach umbrella or in a

Gullah life on the remote Dafuskee

exactly as we please. The beach is the

hammock under a tree. Few pleasures

Island. Conroy, who currently lives

place where everything just seems to be

in life can compare with a slow vaca-

on Fripp Island, is perhaps the most

exactly as it is supposed to be.

tion snooze. Reading helps us to drift

well-known South Carolina author

off to those faraway places.

writing about South Carolina. Some

The beach read goes along with the reason why we vacation in the first

We are very fortunate to have so

of his other books are South of Broad

place, to get away from our routines

many choices in reading. It seems

and My Reading Life. Other popular

and familiar places, it’s part of the es-

like the topics and sources are almost

books related to the beach include the

cape. We love reading books because

endless. Read what you like, a novel,

Beach House by Mary Alice Monroe

they inform, entertain, inspire and

mystery, fiction or non-fiction, humor,

and The Pink House by Kate Salley

take us off to faraway places and times.

fantasy, sci-fi, classic, graphic novels,

Palmer a delightful story about the

Books carry us off to the best nation

comic books, sports, autobiography,

many summer vacations the author

there is, the imagination!

children’s books and more. vSome

and her family made to Edisto Beach

Beach reading is also a great fam-

vacation areas are also well known

while they stayed at the Pink House

ily activity. It’s especially good for kids

for certain topics. Good examples are

(which is still on the front beach).

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We invite you to consider a new perspective of vacation property management. By choosing to manage only select homes, Atwood is leading the way in owner and guest satisfaction. We embrace the most innovative technologies while holding true to the traditions that have made Edisto such a special place. As a core member of the community since 1954, we understand the importance of personal relationships. We recognize that each home is as unique as Edisto. No matter your financial goals, our team of licensed property managers is here to help guide you towards success. Our unparalleled service is tailored to your needs. Expansive marketing, premier housekeeping, and 24-hour maintenance are just a few of the services we provide in order to ensure your home is brilliantly cared for. We are happy to discuss the benefits of becoming part of the family. We hope to see you soon.

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