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WHY YOU SHOULD CONSIDER MAKING A MOVE TO THE LOWCOUNTRY BY TIM WOOD
It had been almost two decades since the year-to-year retirement rate rose in the U.S. That changed in 2020, as the pandemic made families rethink priorities and decide that they’ll make the finances work to get on with their next exciting chapter in life. Those decisions have led to a boom of population growth in the Lowcountry; between the sunshine, the ocean and the hospitality, this is the perfect setting to begin new adventures and exciting challenges. Here are just a few reasons why you need to make our utopia your home sooner than later. STAY ACTIVE The Lowcountry is a prime spot for golf and tennis, with active tennis leagues and more than 20 championship public courses in Hilton Head Island and Bluffton. A PGA Tour event, the RBC Heritage, attract the world’s best golfers to the island each spring. We live in an area with beautiful biking trails. The island has 6
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miles of bike lanes and 117 miles of shared-use pathways, with 14 miles of planned pathways, and 1 mile of single track stretching across the island. There’s not much better than getting on your bike and going for a fun and relaxing ride. Tennis courts and public parks are sprinkled throughout the area. Local governments prioritize recreational resources to stay ahead of needs and trends, such as the growing popularity of pickleball.
