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GIFTS GALORE

The Rose & Vine, located at 1602 Newcastle Street, is not only a fullservice florist, but your place to find a variety of more than 500 bottles of competitively priced wines, and gifts as well. Owner Danielle Brazell has stocked her shop with indemand brands in everything from home décor to jewelry, clothing, and accessories too. Lolita wine glasses, Luxury Lite battery-operated remote-controlled candles, and Cocopotomus chocolate truffles (the preferred chocolate of the stars) are just a few of the popular selections. There’s also Costa Del Mar and Smith Optics, Jade, JoyJoy, and Simply Southern. And with a 10% discount when you buy 4 bottles of wine or more and the option of personal gift delivery to St. Simons Island, Sea Island, Jekyll Island and Brunswick, you’ll want to stop and smell the roses – and the rosés too! Come shop downtown or call 912.289.WINE.

PATSY BRYAN JOINS REAL ESTATE FIRM

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices (BHHS) Hodnett Cooper Real Estate is pleased to announce that Patsy Bryan, an industry veteran with more than 28 years’ real estate experience, has recently joined the professionals in the St. Simons Longview office. Patsy is one of the most knowledgeable residential real estate agents in the area and is recognized for her exceptional results and commitment to excellence. This Circle of Excellence member and Oglethorpe Award recipient will focus her real estate efforts on residential and luxury real estate on St. Simons Island and Sea Island. “I am honored to welcome Patsy Bryan to our real estate team,” said Pat Cooper, President and Broker of BHHS Hodnett Cooper Real Estate. “Patsy is a true professional and a perfect fit for our company as we continue to redefine the real estate experience.” Patsy can be reached at 912.291.3409 or 912.222.2587 bhhsHodnettCooper.com

NEW MARKETING OPPORTUNITIES AT WATERMARKS

In business on St. Simons Island for more than 30 years, Watermarks Printing is poised to help their customers uncover new marketing opportunities. They are pleased to announce a new expansion to their awardwinning, professional print services with the addition of the industry-leading Xerox Versant 180 Press machine. This additional automation, performance and quality for larger formats and a wider variety of substrates will enable Watermarks to take your project to new heights faster than ever before. Contact them for your corporate or non-profit projects and for your holiday card needs. Watermarks Printing is located at 295 Redfern Village, Suite A, 912.638.1445. watermarksprinting.com

SECURITY MADE SIMPLE

Enjoy the convenience of having a key to your home or business in an easily accessible, secure place and provide first responders with immediate access without damaging property or losing life-saving moments in emergency situations. Secure-A-Key of Golden Isles can give you the peace of mind that comes with safety and security for your home by installing an emergency lockbox that is registered with the 911 dispatcher. This saves critical response time in emergencies and the costly expense of replacing a broken door. With only a one-time cost of $150, it’s a perfect gift for the people on your list who have it all or are hard to buy for. Excellent for seniors, families with kids (or adults) who misplace or lose keys, and vacation and second homes. Call Jon Hollard at 912.258.6669 or T.C. Cowan at 912.617.5051, email securekey911@gmail.com, or visit secureakey.com/golden-isles for more information.

WATERS PROMOTED TO REGIONAL PRESIDENT

United Community Bank is pleased to name Glynn County native Mason Waters as its new Regional President for the Coastal Georgia region. Waters will be responsible for overseeing all United Community Bank activity in the area, which includes retail branches in Savannah, Brunswick, St. Simons, Bluffton and Waycross and a loan production office in Macon. Waters most recently served as Market President for the Brunswick area branches. “Mason is an ideal banker to lead our Coastal Georgia Region team of bankers,” said Bill Gilbert, president of Community Banking with United Community Bank. “Not only does he understand the needs of these communities with his local knowledge, Mason also embodies our Bank’s culture with a strong commitment to service. We look forward to his leadership in this region.” A St. Simons Island resident since 2004, Waters has nearly 25 years of experience in the financial services industry and since 2014, has served as President of United Community Bank in Brunswick. ucbi.com

EXCITING EXPANSION

Golden Isles Olive Oil has plans for expansion that include a Wine Bar and Demonstration Kitchen. “I envision it as a gathering place where you can enjoy some time with friends, have a glass of wine and enjoy small bites of antipasto, fine cheeses, charcuterie and more. It’s all a natural extension of our current marketing plan,” says owner Donna MacPherson. She’ll also be introducing new product lines including a wide variety of spices and antipasto selections. Golden Isles Olive Oil is dedicated to bringing you healthy lifestyle culinary options with the highest quality products. They stand by their motto that nutritious meals do not have to be flavorless or boring. It’s one of the primary reasons they have been so well received. With over 60 flavors of fused and infused extra virgin olive oils and balsamic from which to choose, you can bring any dish alive. 306 Redfern Village, 912.602.9736. goldenislesoliveoil.com.

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SEASIDE HOME BECOMES RESTORATION IMPORTS

Seaside Home is celebrating 10 years in business and will become Restoration Imports. With this rebranding, Mary and Ernie Knight will continue to be the sole owners. They are a stocking dealer, wholesale to the trade and a retail showroom. They will have their own lines of outdoor furniture, lighting, home furnishings, bedding, rugs and more. Seaside Home has been in existence since 2007 and looks forward to many more years offering unique furnishings and décor for your home as Restoration Imports. New shipments are arriving daily. They currently have a new website under construction which will be live in early 2018. Restoration Imports, 125 Gary L Moore Ct. 912.638.8815.

ISLAND AIRPORT WINS AWARD

Congratulations to our little island airport! Recently the Georgia Airport Association named McKinnon-St. Simons Island Airport as the winner of the 2017 General Aviation Project of the Year for its 16/34 Runway Rehabilitation & Electrical Replacement. The award is granted for significant contributions for the betterment of the airport and local community. The airport first opened in May 28, 1938 as Malcom McKinnon Field, was obtained and renamed by the US Navy in 1942 when it was used as a Navy Radar Training School, and was returned to Glynn County ownership in 1947. Since then, there has been much change and growth for the airport, which was renamed McKinnon St. Simons Island Airport in 2003. Today, the facility welcomes aviators and visitors from around the world. For more information about the airport and its services, visit flygcairports.com.

SIGNATURE PROPERTIES GROUP WELCOMES STAFFORD

Shannon Stafford will be handling the new division of vacation and residential rentals along with property management at Signature Properties Group. A Savannah native, Shannon has a professional background in hospitality and customer service, and moved here in 1989 to further her career in property and property management. She attributes her success to her vast knowledge of the island’s market, and being able to build a strong relationship with her clients. Whether it is a residential or vacation rental, Shannon is gifted in placing clients with the right properties to create the ultimate “Island Time” atmosphere.” Shannon was a competitive soccer, dance, and pageant mom for her daughter Colleen, and has recently been promoted to a Gigi! She loves to spoil her new grandson Mason, and brings her deep love for family to her work here in the Golden Isles. Call Shannon at 912.638.5843.