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LOCAL DISHES GET NEW TWIST OF FLAVOR

Kate Buchanan always had a passion for cooking that she learned from her mom. Before opening Indigo Coastal Shanty in 2009, she had worked at her mom’s Atlanta restaurants and at The Beach Club on Sea Island. Kate ran the Shanty as its owner for 8 years until she recently sold it to take a sabbatical to plan her next move. It didn’t take long before she missed cooking and being part of the kitchen. Ramsey Merrill of The Crab Trap approached her to help create interesting daily specials. The Crab Trap has had a strong reputation on St. Simons Island since Kate’s youth when she would eat at the restaurant while vacationing on the island with her family. Now the collaboration between Ramsey and Kate brings a new twist of interesting flavors to local dishes. The Crab Trap, 1209 Ocean Blvd., 912.638.3552. Find them on Facebook and Instagram. crabtrapssi.com.

SEASIDE OPHTHALMOLOGY COMES TO ST. SIMONS ISLAND

Seaside Ophthalmology first joined the eye care scene in the Golden Isles in 2005, and has enjoyed great growth and development for one primary reason: community. Our St. Simons Island patients, who most certainly exhibit a sense of community pride, have helped us become a part of the community landscape through the years. Relationships forged, style redefined, and celebrations shared, we look forward to continue providing the most thorough, personal eye care to our friends on St. Simons Island. In March, will be opening a petite but practical additional office in The Shops on Market Street on the island. It would be our great pleasure to have you visit our newest clinic and optical boutique and become part of our Seaside family! For more information, visit seasideeyes.com or call 912.466.9500.

NEW LOCATION FOR BONI RAY CHANEY & BELLAMICHELLE

Following graduation from North Hollywood Academy of Cosmetic Sciences, Boni Ray Chaney moved into her first full time position doing hair and make-up. Pursuing her career further, she received her teaching degree and worked closely with her students preparing then for a successful career in cosmetology. Boni continued her studies by landing a four year apprenticeship with a successful plastic surgery group, and furthered her career for many years in plastic surgery and clinical aesthetics. After meeting her husband in 1999, she moved to St. Simons Island and opened her first business in clinical Aesthetics. Now having come full circle, Boni has landed where she began. While she is now considering retirement, Boni continues to work two days at B.Lush Salon + Spa, 284 Redfern Village. She is looking forward to being a mentor to the young professionals with whom she now shares an office. Boni and BellaMichelle Skincare can now be reached at 912.223.4741. lovebellamichelle.com

BENNIE’S RED BARN

Restaurant, Music Club & Special Events Venue An Island Tradition Since 1954

OPEN NIGHTLY FOR DINNER

Reservations Suggested (but not always necessary)

LIVE MUSIC IN THE TREEBAR

Wednesday-Saturday Nights (Free Fish Fry on Thursday)

SOUTHERN SUNDAY BRUNCH BUFFET