Back in the ’70s and ’80s, St. Simons wasn’t just crowded the week of the Georgia-Florida game, it was hopping! There were golf tournaments on St. Simons, Jekyll Island, and in Brunswick early in the week. Starting on Wednesday, folks would roll into town and parties at private homes would begin. And at some point, Thursday, Friday, or Game Day, you would end up at Emmeline & Hessie, the famous local restaurant located at the Golden Isles Marina.
worked at E&H my senior year of high school, shucking oysters at the raw bar. During GA/FL week, the restaurant and wrap-around bar would both be packed full and there would be 500 people standing out on the deck partying and dancing. The restaurant closed in 1993 and things have toned down a bit over the years since then, but GA/FL week is still important to the Golden Isles. It’s basically the Super Bowl for our local economy. According to Scott McQuade, President & CEO of the Golden Isles Convention & Visitors Bureau, GA/FL weekend has an economic impact of between $4-$6 million for our area. Restaurants, bars, and retail shops on SSI will still be busy Wednesday-Sunday and they count on this week to help get them through the “off season.”
In recent years, there has again been talk about moving the game out of Jacksonville and alternating home and away games at the schools’ campuses in Athens and Gainesville, FL. Fortunately, the UGA and UF athletic directors agreed earlier this summer to keep the “World’s Largest Outdoor Cocktail Party” in Jacksonville at least through the 2025 season.
As important as it is for the Dawgs to win the game, it’s every bit as important for our local economy for the GA/FL game to stay in Jacksonville. College football is big business and the big rivalry game has been an important part of the island’s history and our economy. Let’s hope it stays that way! Go Dawgs!
“Do you know what’s going to happen tonight in St. Simons and Jekyll and all those places where those Dawg people have $400 condos….”- Larry Munson on the radio after UGA defeated UF in 1980 David & buddies, 1979
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ON THE COVER: Score! Sporting her Bulldawg best in apparel and accessories from Butler’s Stash, Jordan Hooks cheers on our unof cial “home” team with a cocktail from Catch 228.
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Boutique. How about those sweet sparkly kicks?! Maggie’s supplied the bag, blanket and cup too! Luna shows her support for the two-legged Dawgs with a UGA bandana from Island Dog. Bottom photograph on opposite page: Hat from Ronne's on Market Street.
This year, we’re kicking things off with a playbook of sorts to help make sure you have a winning season in the Golden Isles. To get in the spirit, we dropped by Catch 228 in Redfern Village, a favorite local spot to enjoy a cold beverage and some oysters while watching the games, for a photo shoot featuring Game Day fashion from local retailers.
Since our publisher is a UGA grad, the Bulldawgs get home team treatment, and we’ve got your red and black covered from kids to canines! In these pages, you’ll also find fun facts about UGA football and terms you should know, the Bulldog legacy, and local ties. If you’re just visiting the Golden Isles for Georgia/Florida weekend, we have local tips and suggestions for things to do while you’re here. And, finally, before the click runs down, to score big points with our loyal fans, we’ve thrown in some favorite recipes for your tailgate parties.
It's the most wonderful time of the year... college football has begun!Photography by Annaliese Kondo, Studio Pixel Pop Hair & Makeup by Coastal Glam
When it comes to Game Day fashion for UGA fans, savvy shoppers know that Maggie’s Boutique is an essential stop on St. Simons Island. The bright red geraniums outside the store known as “Lady Dawg Headquarters” provide a sunny welcome to accompany the warm hospitality of the staff inside. In addition to stylish women’s fashion, the boutique offers a wide selection of Georgia Bulldog t-shirts and apparel as well as red and black outfits and accessories appropriate for a day in the stands or a night on the town.
Owners Merrill Edens and Adgate Cole lovingly continue the legacy established by their brother Ewell Gay, a passionate UGA fan, and take special care to find Georgia items that no-one else carries. Some special items this year include the colorful bulldog by Atlanta artist Chan Art which embellishes everything from t-shirts and hats to notecards and keychains. There’s even a pink and red Chandanna that lets you embrace the current Barbie color trend while showing your team spirit! There’s Dawg attire for the littlest fans and furry family members too.
Above all, Merrill says, “It’s all about fun! We’re gearing up for a big year with glitter and sparkles.” With a twinkle in her eye, she says, “I hesitate to say the word ‘threepeat,’ but…” From her lips to Kirby’s ear! A third championship trophy in early 2024
would be an epic accomplishment and it would come in the same year that Maggie’s marks a half century in business! Both achievements would be well worth celebrating and Maggie’s has everything you need for the party table too! You’ll find serving platters, bowls, napkins, and cups, flags, tablecloths—plus snack and drink mixes and speakers to play your favorite Bulldawg game day songs! As the holidays are approaching, it’s also worth noting that if you need a gift for a special UGA fan, this is the place to look!
The friendly staff at Maggie’s is always helpful and happy to see not only their regular year-round clientele, but also shoppers who make the annual pilgrimage to the store during Georgia-Florida weekend. This longtime family-owned island business knows just how to make you feel like family.
Whether the Dawgs have another championship season or not, we know you can score some great deals at Maggie’s and they always offer a winning shopping experience. Drop by 1616 Frederica Road, call 912.638.3995, or shop online at maggiesssi.com.
One final message from Merrill, Adgate and the Maggie’s team: GO DAWGS!
During football season, St. Simons Island feels like Athens-by-the-Sea. The island population includes quite a few University of Georgia alumni and many families have students currently enrolled at the college. This is also a favorite spot for families from Athens to visit the beach, so the ties here are strong. Because of our close proximity to Jacksonville, the site of the rivalry game dubbed in the 1950s by The Florida Times-Union sports editor Bill Kastelz as “The World’s Largest Outdoor Cocktail Party,” it is no more apparent than during Georgia-Florida Weekend. So, what’s this Bulldogs versus Gators rivalry all about?
Amusingly enough, even the rivalry’s beginning is a dispute! UGA says it originated in 1904 with Georgia winning the first game 52-0 in Lake City (a predecessor to the current university). Florida argues that it didn’t begin until the “true” university teams met in 1915 (after Florida’s public universities were consolidated to create the University of Florida in Gainesville). In any case, from either date until 1920, Georgia was the victor on every occasion the teams met. In fact, the Gators didn’t even get on the scoreboard until the team’s sixth (according to UGA) meeting, where they still lost 32-9. Florida’s first win came in 1928.
The rivalry game has been played in Jacksonville since 1933, with the exception of the games played on the schools’ campuses in 1994 (Florida
beat visiting Georgia 52-14 at The Swamp) and 1995 (The Bulldogs lost between the hedges 52-17). The “Okefenokee Oar,” 10-foot long oar carved from a 1,000 year-old cypress tree from the swamp that borders the states is awarded to the winning school. Over the years and decades, the teams have jockeyed positions of dominance, with the worst loss recorded being a 75-0 drubbing of the Gators by a top-ranked Georgia team in 1942. Using UGA’s numbers, the rivalry currently stands with the Dawgs leading the series 55-44-2. The rivalry is so unique that it even has its own Hall of Fame, established in 1995 by the Jacksonville Sports and Entertainment Office. The 2022 inductees included South Georgia’s own Champ Bailey. Gator hatin’ is more than a century-long tradition!
"One of the greatest feelings in my athletic career was putting on the Red and Black and running onto the field ‘between the hedges."
- Champ Bailey
question that the University of Georgia has produced some of the finest players in college football history. Certainly the coaches played no small part in that. While there are too many players to include, here are some important names to know when talking about the Bulldog legacy.
Most people familiar with pee-wee/youth youth football have heard of Pop Warner. The non-profit Pop Warner Little Scholars reaches more than 425,000 youth aged 5-16 years-old in several nations and is the largest youth football organization in the U.S. What many may not know is that Glenn “Pop” Warner was Head Coach at Georgia for its first undefeated season in 1896.
Coach Wally Butts headed up the Bulldogs from 1939-1960 and stayed on as Athletic Director until 1963. Under his coaching prowess, the team achieved success it had never previously known, appearing in six bowl games, earning four SEC Championships, 140 victories, and a remarkable undefeated season in 1946. He coached some of college football’s best players, including Heisman winning halfback Frank Sinkwich and Maxwell Award winning halfback Charley Trippi, as well as “Peerless Pilot” Fran Tarkenton.
It was just last year that we lost one of Georgia’s most beloved coaches, Vince Dooley. The most successful coach in UGA history, Dooley’s career at the helm of the Bulldog football program spanned more than a century (1964-1988), earning 20 bowl game appearances, 201 victories, and one national championship.
Aged 90 at the time of his death, he was one of the best known and most highly regarded coaches in the country. His players included Heisman trophy and Maxwell Award winning RB Herschel
Walker, Outland Award winner Bill Stanfill, and College Football Hall of Fame kicker Kevin Butler, as well as 40 First-Team All-Americans and 10 Academic AllAmericans. He was named SEC Coach of the Year seven times and NCAA National Coach of the Year by every major poll in 1980.
Dooley was inducted into the National College Football Hall of Fame in 1994 and is also a member of the Georgia and Alabama Sports Halls of Fame. Dooley’s teams were known for sound fundamentals, outstanding toughness, and always finding a way to win. We’ll miss seeing him here during Georgia-Florida week.
Another man who left an indelible mark in the Bulldawg legacy and recently joined Vince Dooley between the heavenly hedges at age 90 was Frank W. “Sonny” Seiler.” A “double dog” who held undergraduate and law degrees from the University of Georgia, the former Savannah barrister (immortalized as Jim Williams’ attorney in John Berendt’s Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil) and was not only the father of St. Simons Island resident Bess Thompson and patriarch of the Seiler family, but also of the team’s well-known “Uga” bulldog mascots.
It all began in 1956 when Coach Wally Butts asked Sonny and his wife Cecelia to bring their English bulldog to the football season opener. From that first pup through the present, Sonny and the Seiler family have raised a
continual line of bulldog mascots. And no matter which number “Uga” we are on, this bulldog unfailingly retains his rank at the top of the “best college football mascot” polls. UGA Athletic Director Josh Brooks said of Seiler, “He was an iconic figure at the University of Georgia for the past almost 70 years. Because of his generosity, Uga is the most beloved and recognizable mascot in all of college athletics. We owe him a tremendous debt of gratitude for building a legacy that will continue for years to come.”
In 2018, Sonny was honored by UGA and named to the school’s Circle of Distinction, the first inductee added to a mere ten previous distinguished inductees since 2015. He was recognized for his extensive contributions to the University of Georgia and its athletic programs, including in his roles as president
of the University of Georgia National Alumni Association and chairman of the Georgia School of Law Board of Visitors, and serving on the boards of the athletic association, the Georgia Student Educational Fund, and the University of Georgia Foundation. Though not a player or coach, Sonny’s impact on Georgia football will live on through the Bulldogs forever.
During the past century, the University of Georgia’s pure white English bulldog, known as “Uga,” has established himself to be college football’s most well-known mascot and was declared to be The Greatest Mascot in College Football History by Sports Illustrated in 2019. The tradition begun by the Seilers in 1956 with Uga I (Hood’s Ole Dan) continued until his son Uga II (Ole Dan’s Uga) took over the mantle from 1966-1972 and began a line of succession that continues to this day. Uga III (Seiler’s Uga Three) reigned through the team’s 1980 national championship win. He was retired after the 100th game of his career and died only weeks later. Uga IV (Seiler’s Uga Four) attended a bowl game every year of his career (1981-1989) and was invited to the 1982 Heisman Trophy Banquet in 1982, where he was photographed with winner Herschel Walker.
Uga V (UGA IV’s Magillicuddy II) was the last pup sired by Uga IV and named for Dan Magill. He reigned from 1990-1999 and appeared on the cover of the April 28, 1997 Sports Illustrated which named him the nation’s best college mascot. He also appeared in the movie Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil (greeted in the film by St. Simons Island’s own Bess Thompson). Uga VI (Uga V’s Whatchagot Loran) became the winningest mascot for the team during his career 1999-2008. He also stood watch over more games than any of his predecessors with 114 gridiron matches under his big belt. Successors was Uga VII (Loran’s Best) and Uga VIII (Big Bad Bruce) served short tenures from 2008 to 2009 and 2010-2011 respectively. Uga IX (Russ), the half-brother of Uga VII, who served as interim mascot upon the unexpected and untimely deaths of Uga VII and VIII, officially assumed the title of Uga IX in 2012 and served until 2015.
Uga X (Que) held the mantle from 2015 through two SEC titles, victories in the Rose, Sugar, Orange, and Peach Bowls, and UGA’s incredible backto-back national championships. He also surpassed Uga VI’s record as winningest Bulldog. This season, our beautiful bulldog is Boom, Uga XI, who was introduced at the 2023 G-Day Game as Que retired.
Hairy Dawg is the canine-costumed human mascot for the University of Georgia Bulldogs. Part of UGA’s Spirit Squad, Hairy Dawg made his first appearance at the 1981 Sugar Bowl and has been an official UGA mascot ever since. His moments with real bulldog Uga are always fan favorites.
In case you aren’t familiar with Bulldawg football or the University of Georgia, we thought we’d compile some common phrases, terminology, and a little bit of football and campus history to help you blend in with fans and alumni in the Golden Isles or at least give you an idea of what they’re talking about on Game Day.
Before every home football game, the crowd and Redcoat Band line the front of the main entrance of Sanford Stadium to greet the football team as they arrive to begin pregame warm-ups. During this Dawg Walk, the crowd cheers on the team and their favorite players while the band rallies the Dawg pack with fight songs.
UGA’s home games at Sanford Stadium are played “between the hedges.” As lore has it, this phrase can be traced back to the 1930s and was coined by Atlanta sportswriter Grantland Rice in reference to the famous Chinese privet hedges outside the stadium.
The best-known play call in UGA football history is unquestionably Larry Munson’s call of Buck Belue’s 93-yard touchdown pass catch and run by Lindsay Scott to win the 1980 Georgia-Florida game. In 2020, Vince Dooley declared that play the greatest in Bulldog football history because “not only did it defy the odds to beat Florida, but it led to the only undefeated, undisputed Georgia national championship.” My what a difference a few years makes.
During orientation, students attending UGA learn the “Gooooooo Dawgs! Sic ‘em! Woof! Woof! Woof!” battle cry and sing for their supper by “Calling the Dawgs” before being granted entrance into the dining hall. Nobody eats until the volume of the chant is deemed sufficiently loud. During games, fans follow this tradition by “Calling the Dawgs” at every kickoff.
In 1939, Coach Wally Butts, chose silver pants complimented by a bright red jersey, as the team’s uniform – a striking combination. By the early fifties, their popularity had grown to include a cheer, banners, and colorful vests that proclaimed "Go, You Silver Britches." When Vince Dooley redesigned the uniforms in 1964, he used white pants; however, he re-instituted those silver britches in 1980 just prior to the season Georgia won its national championship over Notre Dame.
The school fight song, "Glory, Glory” (sung to the tune of "The Battle Hymn of the Republic") is among UGA’s oldest and most lasting traditions. Although the fight song was sung at games as early as the 1890s, its current arrangement was composed by Georgia musician Hugh Hodgson in 1915. Just before kickoff, a lone trumpeter from the Redcoat Band plays an opening rendition in the stadium’s southwest upper deck. Once the solo is complete, the big screen fills with a montage of Bulldog football highlights narrated by late sports announcer Larry Munson. Fans then stand to watch the footage of Georgia greats while the entire Redcoat Band plays “Glory Glory.”
Besides the bulldog, the most iconic symbol of the University of Georgia is the black iron historic Arch that sits on the edge of North campus. It was installed in 1864 and, since the 1900s, tradition holds that students may not pass beneath the Arch until they have received their diploma from UGA. The fact that tradition is still followed is evidenced by the worn concrete steps to each side of the Arch. A walk beneath the Arch after commencement is a rite of passage for most graduates and photos from that spot are popular for anyone visiting the campus.
Now “How 'Bout Them Dawgs!"
"Go, you silver britches"
"And the thing about Georgia is that it never leaves you, no matter where you go in life. Athens … the Arch … the history of Georgia - it's just part of the fiber that is me. Growing up in Athens and being a Bulldog is special. It is part of your soul."
- Fran Tarkenton
The back-to-back National Champion Georgia Bulldogs will take on the hated Gators of the University of Florida in Jacksonville at 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, October 28. The masses will begin descending on the Golden Isles in the days that precede the gridiron match to meet with friends and family to make the pilgrimage to EverBank Stadium. The Friday before the game is when East Beach on St. Simons Island becomes known as “Frat Beach.” This annual gathering of students, alumni, and other revelers, often in costume, has drawn crowds in excess of 6,000 to the beach party in prior years. Police and public safety presence is also out in full force to make sure that both visitors and residents remain safe while enjoying good, clean fun. We welcome the time-honored tradition which fills the island with college students and Bulldog faithful and celebrate with special events and sales locations around the island. It also means a BIG the crowd dissipates too, however. We have some guidelines for enjoying the weekend:
students and various clean-up after simple stores you can plan carry-out or that is
1) Be prepared. TO WAIT! Lines at the stores and restaurants are usually long, so be patient. If you ahead by making reservations, grabbing carry-out ordering catering, or doing your shopping early, that best! Also, hydrate!
2) Stay off the roads. This is advice for locals who want to avoid the heavier traffic of this crowded island weekend. It also pertains to the walkers and partygoers. Keep to the
sidewalk whenever possible, please. Drunk the roadways are dangerous for everyone.
3) Golf carts. We prefer you just don’t, but if you do, please follow the rules about only driving where they’re allowed and pull over to let cars pass when they’re behind you.
4) Clean up after yourself! If you take stuff down to the beach, take it off the beach with you too. Trash bins are located at beach access points. Don’t litter in parking lots or other public areas. We KNOW your mama taught you better!
Everyone is invited to pitch in Saturday morning at the 16th Annual GA/FL Football Weekend Community Beach Sweep organized by Keep Golden Isles Beautiful. Volunteers are always needed for this day-after Frat Beach litter clean-up. The 7:30 a.m. sweep begins with volunteers receiving supplies and instructions at the Old Coast Guard Station Beach Access crossover and covers the entire beach area and all 41 beach access points. More hands make the work lighter. All ages can participate and bags and gloves are provided. It's a terrific way for your youth group, church, book club, work team, or family to get involved. We love seeing the UGA student groups who volunteer that morning before they head down to the game!
If you’re here in the Golden Isles for a game day weekend, get off the sidelines and have some fun. We staged our football photo shoot at Catch 228 in Redfern Village because it’s a perfect place to watch the gridiron antics no matter whether you’re watching college or pro ball. Their makeyour-own Bloody Mary bar is a huge hit on Sundays and they serve up some great specials during the games too. Platters of raw and steamed oysters and pitchers of cold beer will be ready and waiting for you!
Other popular spots to watch college games are Gnat’s Landing, just a hopskip-and-a-jump from Catch 228 in Redfern Village, Brogen’s North on the north end of the island, and Brogen’s South in the Village by the pier. For graband-go deliciousness, stock up with ready-made or take-and-bake selections at Three Little Birds, Fly-In, Fly-Out and pick up your cold beverages and gourmet goodies at nearby Parker’s. If it’s pizza you crave, place your orders early at Sal’s Neighborhood Pizzeria because they get busy!
For those who prefer to escape the crowds, head up to Darien to Oaks on the River for a delicious meal with a stunning view of the river in the Oak Room, where they’re mixing special Georgia Bulldog Cocktails, the Bulldog Blitz and Sic ‘Em Sangria. While you’re there, make a reservation for a weekend away that includes a visit to their spa! You’ll also want to make a quick trip to Sugar Marsh Cottage in Franklin Square while you’re there to grab some Fleur de Sel Toffee or their other mouthwatering chocolate creations and handcrafted specialty confections. Indulge yourself or take them home for gifts and holiday treats.
Pack light and grab some new game day attire from Maggie’s or any of the boutiques we featured here in our fashion photos. As you can see, there’s plenty of red and black to be found! Shops like Shackelford, Yellow Canary, Tonya’s Treasures, and others around the island also have wide variety of apparel and accessories that will help you show off your team spirit from head to toe. Men, don’t feel left out, Bullington’s can suit you up in style too! And don’t forget to drop by Island Dog for the most paw-some selection of UGA collars, bandanas, shirts and other gear for your pup. (You know the cat won’t wear it!)
Remember it’s not ALL about the game though! Take some time to walk on the beach and catch the sunrise or enjoy the sunset with a scoop of ice cream at the pier. Make the climb to the top of the lighthouse, take in some history at the World War II Home Front Museum, a visit to Fort Frederica, or a walk through the cemetery at Christ Church Frederica. Hop on one of the trolleys for a guided tour. You’ll find dolphin cruises and shrimp boat adventures available too. Visit the art galleries. Catch a local theatre production. if you have the time. If you don’t, no worries, just take a page from the Georgia Bulldawg’s playbook and come back to take it all.
No discussion of college football weekends would be complete without some recipes for your tailgate party. Here are a few tried and true that score big with the home crowds.
8 oz. cream cheese, room temperature
1/2 c. sour cream
1/2 c. mayonnaise
1 tsp. seasoned salt
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
10 slices bacon cooked and crumbled
1 Tbsp. butter
1 medium onion, diced
4 sweet yellow mini peppers, diced
1 Tbsp. minced garlic
1/4 tsp. turmeric
1/4 tsp. paprika
2 tsp. ground cumin
2 c. cooked rotisserie chicken, shredded
1/2 c. fresh cilantro, chopped
32 oz. chicken broth (can use low sodium)
2 cans (15 oz.) northern white beans, drained
1 can (15 oz.) corn, drained
8 oz. shredded Gouda cheese
2 Tbsp. cornstarch mixed with 2 Tbsp. water
1/2 c. heavy whipping cream
chopped green onions
additional shredded cheese
tortilla chips
lime wedges (for garnish)
Sauté onion and pepper in butter in large Dutch oven. Add minced garlic and stir in turmeric, cumin and paprika. Mix in shredded chicken and cilantro. Add chicken broth, beans and corn. Simmer for 15 minutes, then turn heat up to medium. Add cheese and stir until melted. Mix cornstarch with water and pour into pot. Stir over medium heat until thickened. Take chili off of heat and add heavy cream. Mix well before serving. Garnish with additional cheese, green onions, cilantro and lime wedges. Serve with tortilla chips.
2 c. shredded romaine or iceberg lettuce
3 roma tomatoes seeded and diced
3 green onions thinly sliced crostini, crackers, or chips for dipping
In a medium bowl, using electric mixer, combine cream cheese, mayonnaise and sour cream until smooth. Mix in seasoned salt and garlic powder. Spread cream cheese mixture into a small, flatbottomed dish or 8” pie pan. Chill until ready to serve. Top with lettuce, tomatoes, bacon and green onions. Serve immediately with crostini, crackers, or chips for dipping.
For your next UGA deck party, cooking oysters on the grill is easy and delicious!
1 c. butter, melted
2 Tbsp. garlic, chopped
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. ground black pepper
3 dozen oysters in the shell, fresh is best Parmesan cheese, for garnish Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish
Prepare a hot fire for direct-heat grilling in a charcoal or gas grill. In a small saucepan, melt the butter over the grill. Watch it does not turn brown. Now stir in the garlic, salt, and pepper, and remove from the heat. You can shuck the oysters, leaving them on the half shell. Or, you can put the unshucked oysters right on grill grate, and when the shells pop open, remove the top shell from each oyster (Careful, you’ll need an oven mitt and tongs). Spoon the butter mixture evenly over the oyster meats and grill for 3 – 5 minutes, until cooked through. Transfer to your favorite UGA party platters and top with Parmesan and parsley. Yum!
INGREDIENTS
1 pkg. (24 ct.) party rolls of your choice
3 lbs. beef chuck roast
1 Tbsp. olive oil
1 lb. provolone cheese, sliced
1/3 c. soy sauce
1 c. Coca-Cola (or other cola)
2 cans (10.5 oz) beef consommé
1 Tbsp. beef stock
1/4 c. dried minced onion
1 tsp. garlic powder
1/2 tsp. onion powder
1/2 tsp. dried oregano
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. ground black pepper
3 bay leaves
1 bunch fresh thyme
6 oz. crispy fried onions
2 Tbsp. fresh parsley, chopped
3/4 c. melted butter
1½ Tbsp. Dijon mustard
1½ tsp. Worcestershire sauce
1½ Tbsp. poppy seeds
1 Tbsp. dried minced onion
1 pkg. (24 ct.) party rolls of your choice
1 lb. thinly sliced cooked deli ham
1 lb. thinly sliced Swiss cheese
Preheat oven to 300⁰F. In a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat, add olive oil and sear beef on all sides. Add beef consommé, soy sauce, Coca-cola, beef stock, minced onion, garlic powder, onion powder, dried oregano, salt, pepper and fresh thyme to slow cooker. Whisk to combine. Place seared beef into slow cooker and submerge in cooking liquid. Cook on high for 3-4 hours. Remove beef from slow cooker, slice into thin strips and cut into bite-sized pieces. Strain remaining broth from the slow cooker to use as au jus. Slice both sheets of party rolls in half horizontally, keeping rolls connected. Place bottom sheets of rolls side-by-side in the baking dish and bake for about 5 minutes, or until toasted, to dry out rolls (This is so they don’t get soggy when beef is added). Remove rolls oven. Top bottom half of rolls with half of the cheese, add beef, sprinkle with parsley, crispy fried onions, layer on remaining cheese, and the top half of rolls. Return to oven for 5-10 minutes, or until cheese is melted and rolls are slightly toasted. Remove from oven and slice between each roll to pull apart. Serve with au jus for dipping.
Preheat the oven to 350⁰F. Grease a 9x13inch baking dish. Mix butter, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, poppy seeds, and dried onion in a bowl. Slice both sheets of party rolls in half horizontally, keeping rolls connected. Separate top pieces from bottom pieces and arrange the bottom pieces in a layer in prepared baking dish. Layer about 1/2 the ham onto bottom pieces of rolls; add a layer of Swiss cheese and top with remaining ham slices. Place the top layers of rolls onto the sandwiches. Pour mustard mixture evenly over assembled rolls. Bake in preheated oven until rolls are lightly browned and cheese has melted, about 20 minutes. Slice into individual sandwiches through the ham and cheese layers and serve.
A martini to cheer on our beloved Dawgs.
INGREDIENTS
1/2 oz.vodka
1 oz. pomegranate juice
3/4 oz.freshly squeezed lime juice
1/2 oz. orange liqueursuch as Cointreau
Combine ingredients: In a shaker filled two-thirds with ice, pour in the vodka, pomegranate juice, lime juice, and orange liqueur. Shake to chill for 20 seconds; strain into a martini glass. Garnish with a lime.
Coordinating photoshoots often involves calling an audible. Everything moves so quickly and can change at the last minute – it’s hard to keep it all the details straight. This month was no different with Hurricane Idalia whipping through the day before our planned shoot and Labor Day hot on her heels. And the chaos that was created when our production manager ordered the wrong size balloons will keep us in stitches for a long time. The mom-son team of Diane Mayo and Brad Campbell at Catch 228 went above and beyond to stage the restaurant with staff, food, and drinks. We even got Diane to model one of our Bulldawg dresses! The spread they prepared for everyone was exactly right. If their hospitality on that day was any indication, game days spent at Catch 228 must all be winners.
Thanks to all the models who spent the morning getting glammed up in the UGA colors, and especially to Shannon Murray for use of her International Scout and our new favorite pup Luna. Side note: Luna “smiles” for all her photos – simply hysterical. Our crackerjack fashion team of Annaliese Kondo of Studio Pixel Pop, Mallory Sailors of Coastal Glam and EIL’s own Molly Duckworth scored another touchdown. The ladies at Maggie’s Boutique even showed off their sparkly sporty spirit by getting dressed for us when we popped by to get photos of their team and UGA gear. We hope you enjoyed EIL’s 1st & Goal Playbook. Now everybody shout it loud together – Go Dawgs, Sic ‘em – WHOOT WHOOT WHOOT!!
In this issue of Elegant Island Living, the Davis Love Foundation (DLF) continues its partner and charity spotlight with a focus on Friends of the Foundation.
The RSM Classic, an o cial PGA TOUR event, and its associated programs are the largest fundraising activities of the Davis Love Foundation, an organization which is committed to positively impacting the lives of children and families.
“ e Davis Love Foundation has been able to raise more than $35 million for charities through the tournament since its inception in 2010 due in large part to our incredible partners and amazing community,” said Todd ompson, Tournament Director. “ e Friends of Foundation program is one example of how the community pulls together to support more than three dozen participating charitable organizations that provide vital services in the Golden Isles.”
rough the program, each participating charity sells ra e tickets ($20 each), and purchasers receive the chance to win a 2023 Buick Envision generously provided by the local Nalley Auto Group. One hundred percent of the money collected by each participating charity is distributed back to that particular charity, along with a percentage of a matching $75,000 donation given by the Davis Love Foundation. is donation has been increased by $25,000 over 2022.
Tickets can be purchased through participating charities until Friday, November 10. A drawing for the Grand Prize winner of the Buick Envision will take place during the 2023 RSM Classic being played the week of November 13-19, at the Sea Island Golf Club.
To learn more, visit RSMClassic.com or follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. @ eRSMClassic; #RSMGivesBack #RSMClassic.
Participate in Friends of the Foundation for your chance to win a 2023 Buick Envision from Nalley Auto Group.
In its first thirteen years, The RSM Classic, hosted by Davis Love III, has raised more than $35 million to support local and national charities. The 2023 PGA TOUR event is November 13-19 at Sea Island Golf Club. For partnership information, regardless of the size of your business, contact John McKenzie, Director of Sales, at jmckenzie@dlovefoundation.com or visit rsmclassic.com.
2023 Friends of Foundation Participating
Abiding Love Charities
American Cancer Society, Inc. – Savannah
America’s Second Harvest
Boys & Girls Club of Southeast Georgia Inc Charities
CASA Glynn, Inc.
Coastal Coalition For Children
Communities in Schools of Glynn County, Inc.
Faithful Love
Foster Love Ministries
Georgia PGA Foundation, Inc.
Girls on the Run of the Golden Isles
Glynn Academy PTSA
Glynn Coastal Wrestling Club
Glynn Community Crisis Center
Glynn Visual Arts
Golden Isles Arts & Humanities Association, Inc.
Golden Isles FCA
Habitat for Humanity of Glynn County GA, Inc.
Heroes For Health
Hospice of the Golden Isles, Inc.
Junior League of the Golden Isles
Manifest A Deliverance Foundation
Nemours Children’s Hospital
New Roots Glynn
No Kill Glynn County
Oglethorpe Point Elementary PTSA
Ronald McDonald House Charities of Coastal Empire
Safe Harbor Childrens Center
Saved by Grace Glynn
SOAR (Social Opportunities & Active Recreation, Inc.)
South Georgia Equine Rescue
Southeast Georgia Health System Foundation
Special Olympics Georgia, Inc.
St. Francis Xavier Catholic School
St. Simons Christian School
e First Tee of the Golden Isles
e Gathering Place
e Remedy Project
United Way of Coastal Georgia, Inc.
For the fourth year, Marsh’s Edge invites local car owners and enthusiasts to participate in Cars for a Cause bene ting the Alzheimer’s Association and the Coastal Georgia Walk to End Alzheimer’s. On October 7th, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., attendees can cruise through rows of vintage and modern automobiles while listening to tunes spun by DJ Yolanda. Included in the day’s festivities will be a Kid Zone with bounce house, face painting, and a crafts table, delicious fare from the Porch food truck, and fun with Matted Ox Axe rowing. Local artists and vendors will o er holiday shopping for attendees in e Oglethorpe Room. Tickets are $10 and will be available at the gate. To reserve in advance or register a car (with a donation to e Alzheimer’s Association), contact Social Director Abigail Boling at 912.291.2026 or A Boling@Marshs-Edge.com.
e Live Oaks Garden Club kicks o its 24th annual Poinsettia Sale on October 6. is year the club is o ering red, white, pink and jingle bells plants in 8-inch foil pots for only $20. ese lush and lovely plants are long-lasting and make the perfect holiday décor for your home or great gifts too! e poinsettia sale will run through Friday, November 17, so get your orders in! en mark your calendar for pickup on Friday, December 1 from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Community Church, 2700 Frederica Rd. St. Simons Island. Order your plants through the Live Oaks Garden Club website at liveoaksgardenclubinc.com.
Hospice of the Golden Isles (HGI) has been named a 2023 Hospice CAHPS Honors Elite Award recipient by HEALTHCARE rst. is prestigious annual review recognized 60 U.S. hospice providers that continuously provide a positive patient experience and high-quality care as measured from the patient and caregiver point of view, scoring above the HEALTHCARE rst National Average on 100% of the evaluated questions. HGI Executive Director Paula DiLandro credits earning this distinction to the entire team’s dedication and commitment to extraordinary care. “We know that the care provided by our interdisciplinary team of physicians, nurses, social workers, chaplains, and hospice aides is the best available and that it makes a di erence for patients and families at the end of life. It is gratifying to see that the rest of the nation is recognizing our sta for that great patient care.” For more information, visit hospice.me.
Oakbridge Insurance (formerly McGinty-Gordon & Associates) congratulates Donna Davis on being named Chairwoman of the Brunswick Golden Isles Chamber of Commerce! In addition to her role as director of marketing and business development for the company, she also serves on the board of directors for the Georgia Chamber of Commerce, as past chairwoman of the STAR Foundation and is president elect of St. Simons Island Rotary. Oakbridge is grateful to have Donna on our leadership team – she has a proven track record of excellence in the business world and serves her community with great passion and enthusiasm! For more information about Oakbridge Insurance, visit oakbridgeinsurance.com. To keep up with the activities of the Brunswick Golden Isles Chamber of Commerce or become a member, visit brunswickgoldenisleschamber.com.
Contact Sister Sunless SSI for an organic spray tan that provides a universally healthy glow for all skin tones. is new business owned by Dani Morton o ers in-studio spray tans for only
$45 per session, mobile sessions where Dani travels to you beginning at $65 per session (depends on distance traveled). $5 o rst in-studio or mobile session. Dani also o ers mobile group sessions that are perfect for bridal parties and girl trips (email for pricing). If you want a year-round glow, a monthly membership with unlimited sessions is available for only $80/month. Online booking for appointments is open now at sister-sunless-ssi.square.site or via Sister Sunless SSI on Facebook and Instagram.
Anyone experiencing chest pain, rapid, irregular heartbeat, dizziness or other cardiac symptoms needs close and careful monitoring. Southeast Georgia Health System’s new Clinical Decision Unit (CDU), a short-stay outpatient unit within the Brunswick Campus Emergency Care Center provides this. “ e CDU allows us to evaluate people and get them the level of care they need quickly,” says John F. Wiles, MD, Health System hospitalist. “And it allows us to safely determine when people with non-life-threatening problems can leave the hospital quickly.”
According to Mitchell T. Jones, MD., medical director, Cardiology Services, “By establishing the CDU, the Health System took a major step toward better cardiology care. As our community and our over-65 population grow, we need to provide these services. It’s our duty as caregivers to provide safe, compassionate care and to constantly improve the care we provide.” For more information, visit sghs.org.
Trupp, CCIM founder and former
Chairman
of Trupp Hodnett Enterprises and e Management Company prior to taking the companies public (NYSE, RZT) in an IPO in 1998 has reentered the real estate business locally through an affiliation with eXp realty. eXp is a cloud based publicly traded (NASDAQ, EXPI) company with more than 96,000 real estate agents in the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Australia, South Africa, India, Mexico, Portugal, France, Puerto Rico, Brazil, Italy, Hong Kong, Colombia, Spain and continues to scale internationally.
is internet based high technology company will totally revolutionize the real estate
industry both with relationships of buyers and sellers and the relationship that sales people have with the company. Trend Magazine has described eXp as the Amazon of real estate. eXp realty offers a very unique agent attraction program and Hans has partnered with veteran Atlanta broker John Adams to inform and educate agents throughout the United States about eXp, one of the fastest growing real estate companies in the nation. Adams is well known throughout Georgia for his educational activities on behalf of the Georgia Real Estate Commission, and his regular appearances on Fox 5 Atlanta and CNN. He continues to be a freelance journalist with the Atlanta Journal-Constitution with more than 1,000 articles in print.
anks to the internet, eXp’s state of the art revolutionary cloud based technology and a unique revenue sharing plan Hans and his team are able to offer a performance-based, no risk maximum 4% listing commission on any real estate both residential and commercial. No risk - you can cancel the listing at any time for any reason. Hans would also be pleased to share his broad business knowledge and experience with anyone interested in a free no obligation consultation session with regard to any real estate problem. Call, email or text him if you would like to explore his listing program or if you have any questions with regard to eXp, one of the fastest growing real estate companies in the nation with now over 96,000 agents and growing.
e Literary Guild of St. Simons Island is busy this month! On October 2, popular New York Times bestselling author Mary Kay Andrews will be in town for a 10:30 a.m. discussion and book signing at the SSI Casino eatre with her forthcoming holiday book, Bright Lights, Big Christmas On October 17, award-winning former newspaper reporter and “Cup of Joe” columnist Joe Palmer will be at the Casino to discuss his novel, A Mariner’s Tale. e Guild’s annual Fall Book Sale in the Casino Atrium begins ursday, October 5 with a members-only preview from 3:00-6:00 p.m. and opens to the public at 8:30 a.m. Friday and Saturday, October 6-7. $10 Bag Sale begins at 1:30 p.m on Saturday. For more information or to reserve your seats for author events, visit litguildssi.org.
Mark your calendars for the 4th Annual Battle of the Badges! is charity softball event between teams from the Brunswick and Glynn County Fire Departments, Glynn County and Brunswick Police Departments, and the Glynn County Sheri ’s O ce will take place at North Glynn Complex on Saturday, November 4. Gates open at 8:00 a.m. and opening ceremonies begin at 9:00 a.m. Admission is $5 per person. Concessions will be available for purchase. 100% of proceeds from the event are donated to local charities. Sponsorship opportunities are available. Follow the Battle of the Badges page on Facebook for updates and plan to come out and cheer on our rst responders!
e Golden Isles Children’s Business Fair is back for a second year with a move to Mary Ross Waterfront Park. is one-day event where kids can launch a business and our community can celebrate these young leaders of tomorrow is planned for Sunday, October 15 from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Children ages 7-18 years-old are encouraged to register to participate and sell products they have made or services they o er at their own booth. Each business will be entered into a business competition and booths will be judged by fellow entrepreneurs for most original business idea, highest business potential, and best presentation/creativity. Sponsorship opportunities available. Free for everyone to attend. For more information or to apply, visit childrensbusinessfair.org/brunswick.
BACK TO SCHOOL MEANS BEDLAM, BUT IN A GOOD WAY WITH THE ANNUAL FALL FUNDRAISER AT BROGEN’S SOUTH BENEFITING OPERATION BED SPREAD. Attendees helped support the mission to provide kids with a good night’s rest while enjoying lite bites, fellowship with friends, and music by the Tide Kings with Bob Killian and Bonnie Turner. 1.
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DAY WEEKEND WITH THE ALWAYS SENSATIONAL SOUNDS OF MOTOWN. Island residents
ANOTHER SEASON OF LITTLE LIGHT MUSIC SUMMER CONCERTS WOUND DOWN ON
bid farewell to fall with an enjoyable evening of music by the sea. ElegantIslandLiving is proud to be a sponsor of this annual series and we look forward to next year.
A FUN TIME WAS HAD BY ALL DURING THE BRUNSWICK-GOLDEN ISLES CHAMBER OF COMMERCE’S BUSINESS AFTER HOURS AT MATTED OX AXE THROWING. Members of the business community aimed for the bullseye while networking and learning more about the host and other sponsors of the event. 1. Cameron Shipman, Mark Fulmer. 2. Cierra Sanders, Laura and Adam Casgar. 3. Pauly Meacham, Denise Esserman, Ira Rosenblatt, Nancy Edward. 4. Tommy and Ann Joyner, Alex and Daniela Reinshagen. 5. Damon Ellison, Jennifer Sullivan, Mary Duggan. 6. Richie Williams, Ruth Griffin, Jeremy Thomas. 7. Ginny Kittles, Ralph Staffins, Eric Croft. 8. Heather Wilson, Charles Woodruff, Lisa Bryson, Terri and John Bennett. 9. Tommy Brinson, Faith King-Brinson, Destiny Douglas, Katy
SUMMER WAS HOT AND STEAMY, BUT THAT DIDN’T KEEP THE CROWDS FROM MISSING ALL THE FUN DURING FIRST FRIDAY IN HISTORIC DOWNTOWN BRUNSWICK. Art exhibits, car shows, axe throwing, live music, plus after-hours shopping and dining – there’s something for everyone!
Deepwater Gated Community .45 Acre. Near Clubhouse, Pool, Fitness Center and Boat lift. $32,500
GA
Deepwater, Coastal Georgia
Private Island, Coastal Georgia
40 Acre Island | $649,000 10-min boat ride from neighboring Jekyll Island. An unspoiled and peaceful paradise. Currently thriving as an award-winning Glamping destination featuring a fully furnished glamping camp. Business can be conveyed with sale.
Developed, gated community with deepwater dock, community clubhouse w/ fitness center, creekside pavillion and swimming pool. Readyto-build. Tap in Fee is Prepaid. Seller is a licensed Realtor. $48,900.
Lovely, classic 4BR/2.5BA home in Sugarmill, a convenient mid-island location, near schools, shopping and recreation. The home's hub is a wonderful kitchen that opens to the family room. It has an island, double ovens, a gas range, spacious pantries and even two refrigerators. The family room is spacious and flows to an outside patio with space for al fresco dining/grilling and watching family fun in the backyard. There is also a lovely great room for living/dining with a fireplace and views to the outside through French doors. A nearby powder room is conveniently located for guests. Upstairs, there are 4 bedrooms and a sizable bonus room. The primary suite has an ample sitting area, walk in closet and ensuite bath with water closet. Two of the bedrooms flow from the central hall with a bath between. Another large bedroom flows to the bonus making an excellent spot for teenagers or a mother-in-law suite. This traditional home has great curb appeal with its mature landscaping and circular drive for your guests parking. The level lot is not in a flood zone so flood insurance is not required.
Listed by Ann Harrell 912.222.4002
Located in the Island Club, one of the most desirable communities on St. Simons Island, 110 Westchester is situated on a beautiful lot with mature landscaping, and it is located on a quiet street in the cul de sac. This ranch-style home offers easy living and has been completely renovated! When touring this home, you feel like you are viewing a house that was built recently, due to the well-thought out renovation which included: raising the ceilings to 10+ feet, the doorways were enlarged to 8ft tall and a full bath was added so each bedroom has an ensuite bathroom and walk in closet. The open floor plan offers a comfortable living space which is ideal for entertaining guests. The kitchen features beautiful quartz countertops, high-end Thermador appliances, a large flat island with seating at the bar, an informal dining space, and a separate room for a butler's pantry. The spacious great room and gourmet kitchen lead out to a patio that was elegantly designed and landscaped. The exquisite primary bedroom with en suite bathroom and huge walk in closet offers more than enough space, while still maintaining a cozy feel. More noteworthy highlights of this home include: an office with a fireplace (could also be 4th bedroom), 2 tankless water heaters, roof less than 5 years old, huge laundry room with stairs leading to the attic, spray foam insulation, hardwood floors throughout and so much more! This home provides an enjoyable setting and a great lifestyle with easy access to the world-class golf courses, beaches, shopping, dining and all of the amenities that St. Simons Island has to offer.
Listed by Amanda Duffey 912.222.3557
A rare find, a new beach cottage with ocean views located in a highly sought-after St. Simons Island. This home has direct beach access and an enviable location just 3 doors down from the ocean, you'll experience coastal living at its finest. Located in the quiet neighborhood of King City, between Kingsway and St. Simons pier, perfect for biking and walking. Limited public parking ensures a private beach experience, setting it apart from neighboring communities. This versatile property can be your dream primary residence, vacation home, or an excellent rental investment. Prime location in St. Simons Island which has an abundance of great restaurants, shopping and various entertainment. Built in 2021-22, this home features all the modern amenities with the style and feel of a classic beach cottage and is being sold fully furnished with a golf cart included. Features of this property include and This cottage Includes amazing cypress hardwood exterior, a covered large front porch, handmade cypress door, Heart pine floors and ceilings, and so much more. The kitchen includes all Bosch appliances, a french door refrigerator with a wine chiller, gas range, custom cabinetry and white quartz countertops. The upstairs master has incredible ocean views and a large walk in closet. From the master, you can access your own private front deck with expansive views of St. Simons Sound. The walk door to door to the prestigious Sea Island Lodge is 5 min across Seaside Golf Course. Listed by Adair Allen 912.571.6399
Welcome to this delightful island cottage located in the highly sought-after Bay Tree Cottages community. Resting near the end of Bay Tree Ct W, 21 Bay Tree offers a tranquil retreat with great privacy and stunning views of the former Sea Palms West golf course transformed into a lush greenspace. The kitchen features white cabinets, vaulted ceilings, and Corian countertops, complemented by an ample double pantry for your convenience. The open floor plan seamlessly connects the dining area to the inviting living space adorned with exquisite hardwood floors, vaulted ceilings, a cozy fireplace, and charming plantation shutters. Adjacent to the living room is a cozy den featuring built-in shelves. The second bedroom for guests offers a generously sized walk-in closet and a private full bathroom. The master bathroom has been recently updated, featuring elegant white subway tiles in the walk-in shower and marble tiles on the floor. Adjacent to the master bath is a spacious walk-in closet. You can access the enclosed sunroom from either the master bedroom or the living room, providing an ideal space to savor your morning coffee or relax at day's end. Outside, there is a wrap-around deck where you can host gatherings with friends or simply bask in tranquil solitude! It's rare to find island properties within this price range, so seize this opportunity to own your dream island home before it slips away!
Listed by Phoebe Hoaster 912.270.5730 and Ken Sausedo 912.223.1918
St. Simons Island
3 BR | 3 BA | 1 HBA | $1,300,000
Enjoy the coastal breezes at this furnished condominium minutes from the St. Simons Beach. Excellent 1 level floor plan with a chef’s kitchen, den w/ fireplace and a spacious loggia. Lovely hwd floors, high ceilings, a two car garage and an elevator make this condo an excellent choice!
St. Simons Island
Oceanfront | 2 BR | 2 BA | $715,000
An updated kitchen with Shaker cabinetry, new counters, backsplash, and appliances make this condo exceptional. New furnishings. Balcony which is larger than typical. Look over the beautiful courtyard to the beach, and enjoy all the amenities the Beach Club offers.
St. Simons Island
Oceanfront | 3-4 BR | 4 BA | $2,600,000
Tremendous oceanfront location between the village and King and Prince beach. Mediterranean townhome w/ oak floors, high ceilings and beautiful moldings. Spacious master flows out to top balcony. Elevator, lots of storage and large garage make this an exceptional property!
St. Simons Island, The Waterfront
3 BR | 3 BA | Furnished | $700,000
Upscale condo located in private bldg 10 at The Waterfront. New flooring, new countertops, and new appliances set this condo above other units. Excellent construction, elevator, parking garage. Fully furnished and equipped.
St. Simons Island, Near Beach
Beach View Lot | $1,750,000
Build your dream home - Ocean view in gated subd. Can be developed with two luxury villas or a single family villa.
St. Simons Island
4 BR | 3 BA| $680,000
Lovely, classic home in Sugarmill, a convenient mid-island location, near schools, shopping and recreation. The home's hub is a wonderful kitchen,that opens to family room, with double ovens, two refrigerators, nice island and spacious pantry.
In the heart of Sea Island, where extraordinary lives converge with Architectural masterpieces, 4107 Oglethorpe Drive is nearing its grand reveal. Slated for completion in late September 2023, this home is a testament to the art of living grandly. 7 bedrooms, 7.5 baths. Five bedrooms are on the main floor including a second primary suite. Full Viking chef's kitchen w 2 dishwashers. 4 custom fireplaces. This is a complete renovation. Great open-concept layout. Awesome parity of form and function! $6,250,000
Cottage 530, an exemplar of modern Sea Island living, perfectly blends sophistication with comfort. This elegant residence offers a spacious open floor plan, high ceilings, and a flood of natural light. The primary suite on the main level is a haven of relaxation, complete with a cozy fireplace. Further, five additional guest bedrooms with private ensuite baths ensure optimal comfort for occupants or visitors. Cottage 530, delivered with all furnishings, offers an unparalleled opportunity waiting to be cherished. $5,990,000
Step into an epitome of sophistication and comfort - this impeccably maintained 4 bedroom, 5 bath home masterfully combines space, design, and functionality. Spacious living room, with double coffered ceiling and gas fireplace opens to a screened porch with view of pond complete with a water fountain. Privacy meets luxury in each sizeable bedroom, each equipped with full en suite baths and custom wooden closets. Numerous closets and storage spaces strategically positioned throughout the home. $899,000
This beautiful deepwater lot with dock has immediate access to some of the best fishing on the Southeast Coast sports a 3 bedroom 2 bath, 2600 SF, ranch style home built in 1995. This home has had many renovations recently. Newer roof, tankless hot water heater, shallow well for irrigation. There is plenty of room for a pool! $535,000
131 SHORE RUSH DRIVE, Saint Simons Island, 4 BR | 4 BA | Sea Palms | $1,250,000
This home has been masterfully remodeled by the current owner. Its classic elegance and simple, open lines are incredibly soothing. On the main floor, you'll find the primary bedroom, complete with two walkin closets and a master bath featuring a walk-in shower and double vanity. Across the back of the house is a beautiful sunroom with new windows which overlook the pool. Outside, the seller has gone above and beyond. There's a covered patio, complete with an outdoor TV for enjoying fall football games. The entire backyard is equipped with a mosquito misting system. The pool has been converted to a saltwater system with new salt and sand filters. Additionally, there's a Rainbird irrigation system, new Zosia grass in the backyard, and a security system with cameras.
115 MEADOWS DRIVE, Saint Simons Island, 3 BR | 2.5 BA | Island on a Lake | $1,250,000
This spectacularly unique property is a true one-of-a-kind island oasis! Situated on an island by itself, the contemporary house with soaring avian angles at once enchants and excites as you approach down the private drive. There is also a small connected island perfect for cookouts, a fire pit, or just sitting to enjoy the gorgeous sunsets.. This is the island dream home you’ve longed for – and now it can be yours!
21 BAY TREE CT, Saint Simons Island, 2 BR | 2BA | $495,000
Welcome to this delightful island cottage located in the highly sought-after Bay Tree Cottages community. Resting near the end of Bay Tree Ct W, 21 Bay Tree offers a tranquil retreat with great privacy and stunning views of the former Sea Palms West golf course transformed into a lush greenspace. The kitchen features white cabinets, vaulted ceilings, and Corian countertops, complemented by an ample double pantry for your convenience. The open floor plan seamlessly connects the dining area to the inviting living space adorned with exquisite hardwood floors, vaulted ceilings, a cozy fireplace, and charming plantation shutters. It's rare to find island properties within this price range, so seize this opportunity!
Occupying most of the 17th Street block, this prized and revered property extends from Sea Island Drive all the way to the marsh. For families who enjoy staying together and being close to one another, Lune de Miel (Cottage 342) is lovingly placed on the land with the precision of an artist, an apt metaphor given the materials, furnishings and appointments dating from the 17th century. The enchanting grounds contain a moated gazebo with Louis XIII French limestone mantel (circa 1672), alfresco grill, pergola, 3 pools, bath house with laundry room, basketball court, chess court, Dovecote (circa 16th-17th century), circular fire pit, putting green, chipping tee box, Bocce Ball court, shuffleboard and long northwesterly marsh vistas. Twelve bedrooms (9 with fireplaces), each with their own personality, 17 fireplaces, an Irish pub with 17th century Roman carved black slate fireplace. The English Victorian pine front bar has the original mahogany counter top (circa 1849) from a tavern in Birmingham, England. The back bar is from Fritzingers Hotel in Coopersburg, PA (circa 1883). Walk-in cooler. The Game Room/Parlor has an 1886 Brunswick “Jewel” pool table and a Rock-ola maple and hardwood shuffleboard table. Adding to the authenticity of the home’s appointments, a 19th century bronze and ormolu French chandelier adorns the brick lined Wine Cellar. A solid European red oak and hand forged iron door (circa 1850) leads to the Theatre with rare Italian barrel-vaulted ceiling (circa 17th century). The family room limestone fireplace (circa 1600-1750) is from the Chateau Fountain in Sologne, France and belonged to the family of the wife of former French President Jacques Chirac. Indeed, this is a grand residence yet with a warm, comfortable loving ambience. Lune de Miel is the sequel of a couple’s spark of beautiful love where lasting memories were made. $17,995,000
316 Forest Oaks, St. Simons Island Club Perfect island location close to the Village, this stunning, partially furnished, Mediterranean home offers 369 feet of frontage on the 14th and 15th fairways of The Island Club Golf Course. The large sun splashed living room, dining room, family room and chef's kitchen offer amazing entertainment venues for family and friends. An abundance of architectural details, lots of glass walls, high ceilings, stone and wood floors, 3 fireplaces, 5 large bedrooms and baths, an exercise room, a spectacular wine cellar, an arbored terrace with a fountain, a tile roof and a 3-car garage make this a home you want to live in! Rarely can you find a home of this quality on the market. $2,350,000
Real Escapes Properties is one the largest Property Management Companies on St. Simons Island. We’ve been a local, family-owned and operated business since 2004. We currently have over 150 short term vacation rentals and several long-term rentals andall are located righthereon St. Simons Island - where our focus has always been!
At Real Escapes Properties, we do so much more than simply putting a few pictures of your investment property online and waiting for the interested parties to call in. Instead, we create an individual profile for each and every property to really emphasize everything that makes your property appealing and special. We meet with our homeowners and discuss their needs and their goals and set pricing based on each unique property.
We look forward to proving our motto that "You already have a friend on the Island" with the wonderful staff at Real Escapes Properties. Call us today to discuss property management options - we look forward to hearing from you soon!
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100 Twelfth Street Amazing location!! Magnificent views over the water towards Jekyll Island and next to The Village, Pier, and Lighthouse. Completely renovated, luxurious home features a panoramic ocean views, multiple outside decks, Thor kitchen appliances, garage and outside decks overlooking the water. $3,200,000
1400 Ocean Blvd, Unit 218 Amazing opportunity to own a 4BD, 3BA condo at the St Simons Grand! Enjoy break taking sunrises off of the balcony overlooking gorgeous landscaping and an oceanside pool. $1,475,000
King & Prince North Villas Gorgeous ocean views in these 4th floor, 2 bedroom, 2 bath condos in the King and Prince historic resort! Overlooking one of the three outdoor swimming pools and just a short walk to the beach. #478 $1,075,000 | #477 $1,025,000
1140
Blvd Amazing opportunity to own a stunning, NEW construction BEACH COTTAGE in the heart of SSI. Custom built by Flanagan Development. 6BR and 6.5BA home with a large POOL with a large covered patio great for entertaining, elevator that serves all the floors, and several balconies. $2,600,000
300 Carnoustie Elegant all one-level 4 BD, 4.5 BA stucco home with many custom features. Screened-in back porch with a private back patio and yard. Large corner lot within easy walking distance to clubhouse, tennis, pool, and golf course. House is being sold furnished. $1,525,000
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This home has it all -- four bedrooms, primary on the main, mudroom, screened porch, pool with hot tub, and located on a cul-de-sac. A one bedroom with full bath is located above the detached garage. Breathtaking marsh views!
110 Circle Drive This 3BR, 4BA, 2445 SF home was built to be low maintenance. Open floor plan, chef's kitchen, living space opens to a screened porch. Primary BR on main floor ensuite w/ walk-in shower, and separate jetted tub. Two guest BRs up, each with a full ensuite bath and large walk-in closets.$945,500
174 Highland Park Drive This charming, brick 3BD, 2BA ranch home offers spacious living areas that include a nice eat-in kitchen, living room, dining area and a large laundry room. Located in Highland Park neighborhood in Brunswick. $299,900
East Beach - 4217 Seventh Street Amazing 4BR, 3BA family friendly home with pool. Short walk to beach. Sleeps 9.
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On a Wednesday morning in late October 1964, invitees gathered to dedicate the campus of what was then known as Brunswick College. The school had been founded a mere three years earlier as the first in a series of commuter junior colleges authorized by the state of Georgia in 1958. The school would change its name to Brunswick Junior College in 1965, and would remain under this name until 1988, when it became Brunswick College again.
Although the school was founded in 1961, classes had only been in session for one month when this dedication ceremony was held. The students who started classes in September of 1964 would make up the College’s first graduating class of 28 in June of 1966, earning prebaccalaureate certificates that prepared them for transfer to other colleges and universities. Soon after, the College was accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools in December 1967. The beginning of classes, dedication of the campus, and accreditation all took place under the leadership of the school’s first president, Earl F. Hargett, who served in this role from 1964 until 1968.
Brunswick Junior College continued to grow after Dr. Hargett’s departure, from its addition of technical career programs in 1972 to its transition in 2009 to a four-year college, now known as the College of Coastal Georgia.
Just a year after the 1964 dedication, a group of community leaders met on campus to form the Coastal Georgia Historical Society and elected Dr. Hargett as the first president. The members of the new Society aimed to match the best historical societies and “to collect, preserve and perpetuate the historical heritage of the South Georgia coastal region.” Originally, the artifacts, photographs, maps, and documents collected by the Society were housed on campus at Brunswick Junior College. The Society’s headquarters moved to the Keeper’s Dwelling of the St. Simons Lighthouse in 1971, but the shared beginnings of the Coastal Georgia Historical Society and the College of Coastal Georgia remain a part of our community’s story.
The invitation to Brunswick College’s dedication ceremony, shown here, has a handwritten note from Hargett on the back, asking for the card to be stored in the college library. Also featured is a photograph of Dr. Hargett, first president of both the college and the Coastal Georgia Historical Society.
Earl F. Hargett
Coastal Georgia Historical Society presents this article and images from our archives as part of our mission “to connect people to Coastal Georgia’s dynamic history.” The Society operates the iconic St. Simons Lighthouse Museum and the World War II Home Front Museum, housed in the Historic Coast Guard Station at East Beach. To learn more about the Society, its museums, diverse programs, and membership, please visit coastalgeorgiahistory.org.
