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SEA ISLAND’S ANNUAL SOUTHERN GROWN FESTIVAL WAS ONCE AGAIN A HUGE SUCCESS WITH EVERY EVENT SELLING OUT. THE FRIDAY EVENING GARDEN & GUN KICKOFF DINNER & A SHOW FEATURED DELICIOUS SOUTHERN FARE HIGHLIGHTING THE TALENTS OF CHEF KENNY GILBERT, GENA KNOX, and offerings from Canewater Farms served up by Rafe Rivers (who also toted his sweet baby). The music by Hank Compton and Drew Holcomb and the Neighbors was fantastic and the setting could not have been more gorgeous. (Southern Grown Festival continues on page 82)

(Southern Grown Festival continued from page 80) SATURDAY, THE FUN CONTINUED WITH WORKSHOPS AND DEMONSTRATIONS ON “HOW TO BE

A SOUTHERNER,” AND CAPPED OFF WITH AN EVENING CONCERT AT RAINBOW ISLAND. ATTENDEES ENJOYED FOOD TRUCK EATS AND

MUSIC BY THE BAND WILDER before headliners NEEDTOBREATHE took the stage. Their performance was electric from start to finish, even playing through a rainstorm! People will be talking about this concert for years to come!

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BAY EQUITY HOME LOANS RECENTLY CELEBRATED THE GRAND OPENING OF ITS ST. SIMONS ISLAND BRANCH WITH A RIBBON CUTTING AND RECEPTION IN THE ATRIUM OF THE ST. SIMONS CASINO. A little rain forced the party under shelter, but no one’s spirits were dampened in the least. Congratulations and best of luck to Gretchen and Kathy! 1. James Laurens, Myrick Stubbs. 2. Laurie Colbert, Karen Daniel, Cody Duke. 3. Robby Robinson, Kathy Bulfer. 4. Art Harper, Don and Margie Varnadoe, Tripp Johnson. 5. The Bay Equity Home Loans St. Simons Island team of Gretchen Johnson and Kathy Bulfer. 6. Pat Hodnett Cooper, Tammy Dunn, Missy Neu, Janice Morgan. 7. James Vivenzio, Rance Braswell. 8. Susan and Len Hoshall. 9. Tripp Johnson, Anna Johnson, Kay Love, Ashley Edinger. 10. Robert Kozlowski, Lori McCormick, George Skarpalezos.

THE SCRAMBLING FOR THE CAUSE GOLF TOURNAMENT WAS RECENTLY HELD AT SEA PALMS RESORT. TWO FRATERNITY BROTHERS OF KEVIN KLEPPER, WHO WAS THEN NEWLY DIAGNOSED WITH MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS, SAW AN OPPORTUNITY NOT ONLY TO SHOW THEIR

SUPPORT FOR KEVIN, BUT TO RAISE AWARENESS FOR ALL INDIVIDUALS AFFECTED BY MS. Through the love, support and participation of hundreds of families and friends, the SFTC golf tournament has raised over $100,000 towards the National Multiple Sclerosis Society’s research and awareness movement.

BENNIE’S RED BARN WAS THE HOST OF A RECENT BRUNSWICK-GOLDEN ISLES CHAMBER OF COMMERCE BUSINESS AFTER HOURS EVENT. THE NETWORKING EVENT WAS CO-HOSTED BY THE ISLAND DIRECTORY PUBLISHING COMPANY, AMERIS BANK

SSI, COASTAL COMPUTER CONSULTING, LLC, AND IHEARTMEDIA INC. Tony and Beth Adams provided some music to liven up the atmosphere and attendees enjoyed tasty eats served up by the Bennie’s crew.

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OPERATION BED SPREAD CELEBRATED THE DELIVERY OF MORE THAN 800 BEDS TO LOCAL FAMILIES IN NEED AT THEIR RECENT BACK 2 SCHOOL

BEDLAM FUNDRAISER AT BROGEN’S SOUTH. What an incredible feat for this small non-profit who first undertook their mission to provide beds for children who don’t have them in October of 2012. Learn more about them and how you can help by following them on Facebook or emailing operationbedspread@gmail.com. 1. Chris Johnson, Holly White. 2. Natalee Miles, Jessie Burch. 3. Marcus, Candler and Sydney Kuja. 4. Bill and Marianna Elias. 5. Courtney and Gabe Crabb. 6. Dan Meyers, JP Thornton, Toby Eisentraeger. 7. Tracy Hite, Gail Chandler. 8. Staci Bennett, Deborah Frederick, Celia Eisentraeger, Jennifer Meyers. 9. Ann Marie Dalis, Patti Sistrunk, John Dalis. 10. Jennifer Hinson, Debbie Swindell, Cindy Baird. 11. Henry and Linda Cooper, Chuck Deal. 12. Jimmy Seaman, Rees Carroll, John Lifite. 13. Gerri and Burt Bray, Greg Carver, Cindi Phillips. 14. Georgia Kellogg, Gigi Capes.

JOHNNY AND JOYCE THOMAS AND THEIR FRIENDS AND FAMILY CAME THROUGH BIG ONCE AGAIN FOR HOSPICE OF THE GOLDEN ISLES! THE 13TH ANNUAL R.E. THOMAS BENEFIT WAS WELL ATTENDED AND GUESTS ENJOYED THE DINNER, MUSIC, AND DANCING

AT THE BRUNSWICK SHRINE CLUB IMMENSELY. This annual event held in honor of beloved family patriarch R.E. Thomas has raised more than a quarter of a million dollars for our hometown hospice in its 13 year history.

THE COASTAL GEORGIA HISTORICAL SOCIETY WRAPPED UP ITS SEASON OF LITTLE LIGHT MUSIC WITH A FINAL CONCERT BY THE SENSATIONAL SOUNDS OF MOTOWN. AS USUAL, THE PERENNIAL FAVORITES HAD THE CROWD UP AND DANCING FROM THEIR VERY

FIRST SONG, and the rain stayed away just long enough for everyone to enjoy a wonderful evening complete with a beautiful golden sunset. Elegant Island Living is proud to be a sponsor of this annual island tradition and looks forward to next summer’s season of outdoor music on the lighthouse lawn.