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JOINING

Women in Philanthropy (WIP) was founded in 2003 by seven dedicated women in conjunction with the Community Foundation. They recruited nearly 100 other philanthropically-minded women in Beaufort County.

Each original member committed to donate $3,000 over the course of three years to establish a charitable endowment. By 2006, there

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was $300,000+ in the fund, and grantmaking began in earnest.

Through confident leadership and the careful stewardship of the Community Foundation, the WIP endowment has now grown to over

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$1.1 million with more than 135 active members. Including the 20172018 grantmaking cycle, they have made $443,000 in grants since 2006. Current membership dues are $300 annually, so it is still very

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affordable for new members. WIP has grown in the sophistication of its grantmaking program, and is doing well the hard job of investing

and gender identity, race, religion, or specific charitable interest— make individual contributions so that collective charitable grants can be made. This is often thought of as “democratizing philanthropy.”

People of modest means and backgrounds can participate financially in benevolence in a way they may not have otherwise thought

smaller and was developed in a way that was more in keeping with the means of its members (dues are $100 annually). Established in 2007, PEARLS has become a trusted leader in Hampton County.

in the nonprofit sector.

The PEARLS of Hampton County (Philanthropic Empowerment Among Rural Lowcountry Sisters) was largely inspired by WIP, though it is

One philanthropic trend in the past 15 to 20 years is that of collective giving. Groups of individuals, generally with a commonality—gender

A large part of their success is the PEARLS Business Partners program—an annual fundraising initiative which brings over $2,000 each year in donations from Hampton County businesses. Since its inception, the PEARLS Endowment Fund has grown to over $155,000, and to date they have made $54,500 in

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local grants.

Community Foundation of the Lowcountry is proud to have two women’s giving circles under our umbrella.

The PEARLS has also undertaken a mentoring program, “The PEARLS’ Girls.” It is wonderful to see the volunteer “aunties” from the PEARLS membership become mentors for young girls who have been identified as leaders among the youth of Hampton County—currently 21 high-school age youth who have been involved since elementary school!

Women are in the forefront of this movement, with 637 women’s giving circles (48.5 percent of identified collective giving groups) recognized nationwide in a 2006 study. Greater activism and community engagement through volunteerism and advocacy have also become an aspect of many of these groups. As women see an unprecedented rise in their own wealth and influence, they are more willing to invest in making a difference. Community Foundation of the Lowcountry is proud to have two women’s giving circles under our umbrella.

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NEW OPPORTUNITIES IN CHARITABLE GIVING We know you don’t give to charity because you’ll get a tax break. You give because you care about making a difference and you want to see our community flourish.

But getting help with your taxes certainly doesn’t hurt.

There’s a lot of buzz right now about the impact the new tax law will have on the financial benefits of charitable giving. What you may not know is there are ways you can continue giving to causes you care about and get tax benefits, too. IRA rollovers and charitable gift annuities are just two examples, and two of the many giving vehicles available at Community Foundation of the Lowcountry.

We know you want to make a positive impact on your community. Let us show you how you can do this while optimizing your tax situation.

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LOCAL VIBE

22 Popular Vote: David Bennett 24 Sheriff Job Up for Grabs 26 MayFest is Back

PEOPLE

34 Meet the Currys

SPECIAL SECTION: MOTHER'S DAY AND MOM-PRENEURS

46 What Moms Really Want 48 Little Fish Boateak 50 Fiesta & Party 52 Bluffton School of Dance 54 G-Free Spot

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66 Summer Camps

SPORTS

76 Overheard at The Heritage 78 Wahoo Shoot Out

ENVIRONMENT

85 All Saints Garden Tour

HOME

28 Joni Vanderslice

The owner of J. Banks Design firm helped create a thriving orphanage in Tanzania.

42 Aerial Elements

Students swing through the air with the greatest of ease with Lorrie Lancaster and Michelle Boniface.

56 Gina Orage

Lundy's Hairstyle Salon is a family legacy for this on-the-go mom.

58 Mother's Day Gifts

Not sure what to get Mom on her special day? Local retailers have got you covered. .

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60 Cutest Kids Contest

More than 9,000 people voted in our annual Facebook-based contest. Ellis Calderon came out the winner.

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The Heyward House museum, built by slaves in 1841, offers a taste of the culture and history of Bluffton. Owned and operated by the Bluffton Historical Preservation Society, it's the town's official welcome center.

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The Town of Hilton Head Island and Oldfield Community Association have been certified

by Audubon International for their sustainable environmental practices.

86 St. Jude to Give Away Home 88 Veteran Receives Pulte Home 92 Outdoor Living Spaces

IN EVERY ISSUE

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40 On the Move 77 Sports Roundup 101 Real Estate News 126 Calendar 136 Lowcountry After Dark 137 Dining 148 Restaurant Listings 160 Last Call

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MAY IS A GREAT TIME TO GET

Dear Reader,

PHOTOGRAPHY BY BAILEY WITT

OUTSIDE.

May in the Lowcountry is heaven — warm and green, with nature in full bloom. It brings out the best in us on Hilton Head Island and in Bluffton as we head outside to enjoy this beautiful time of year through festivals, bike rides and walks on the beach.

Here at Monthly, we’re celebrating mothers this month, with a focus on local moms who are also business owners. Our writers have profiled several “mom-preneurs,” but owning a business is just one of many ways to be a super mom. Some local moms even fly through the air like the most graceful of super heroes — check out our story on page 42 about aerial acrobats and circus arts.

Super mom is also a good description of Mercedes Calderon of Bluffton, the mother of the winner of this year’s Cutest Kids Contest. The contest took place on our Facebook page, where we asked people to “like” the photo they thought was the cutest. In just 15 days, more than 9,000 “likes” were cast. Mercedes’ son Ellis, who racked up the most with more than 1,800 “likes,” has spina bifida, as does his sister. Taking care of their needs and those of her other two other children is difficult, but a mother’s love is bottomless. See Ellis’ picture and the other photos from this year’s contest on pages 60-65; a big thank you to all who participated.

In other family news, we’re thrilled to announce the arrival of the youngest member of the Monthly clan: Addison, the daughter of art director Mike Lupi and his wife Kristi, was born in April. We’re a family-friendly company, and it makes us proud to welcome this adorable little girl into the world.

And finally, in this issue we’re focusing on positive change in our annual Health & Wellness Guide, which includes a directory of local health and wellness experts, tips to boost children’s immune systems, and advice on how stay healthy while you travel. We can’t replace your actual mother, but we do wish you, our dear readers, good health and happiness at this gorgeous time of year.

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Monthly’s Art Director Mike Lupi and his wife Kristi welcomed daughter Addison Elizabeth on April 4th.

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TRAVEL TO GREENVILLE .

THE CITY’S ARTISPHERE FESTIVAL TAKES OVER DOWNTOWN’S MAIN STREET FROM MAY 11-13, SHOWCASING 17

THIS ISSUE'S CONTRIBUTORS

DIFFERENT MEDIUMS AND MORE THAN 250 ARTISTS.

MIKE SAMPOGNA Writer

HEATHER EDGE Make Up Artist

RUTHE RITTERBECK Photographer

MELINDA COPP Writer

Mike Sampogna is a graduate of the University of Richmond where he majored in journalism and speech communications. He’s been a writer, reporter, and television news producer for over 20 years.

He lives in Bluffton.

Oklahoma native Heather Edge and has lived on Hilton Head for five years. In addition to being a makeup artist and licensed esthetician, she’s a trainer in Sephora/Ulta stores. In her free time, she loves taking her daughters to the beach.

Ruthe Ritterbeck is a wedding and lifestyle photographer based in the S.C. Lowcountry.

She is always up for a road, plane or train trip to anywhere and loves baking excessive amounts of cookies for family and friends.

Melinda Copp is a writer and freelance ghostwriter who lives in Bluffton. She grew up in rural Ohio and has lived in the Lowcountry for fifteen years. When she isn’t chasing her three children, she’s working on her novel.

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FERTILITY THE DESIRE TO HAVE A CHILD FOR MANY HOPEFUL PARENTS CAN BE ALL-CONSUMING AND STRESS-INDUCING.

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››School Safety

Thank you for publishing the letter from eighth-grader Fiona Lambrix on school safety. I was disappointed that her school didn’t allow students to participate in the March 14 school walkout. She’s absolutely correct that adults send mixed messages — on one hand, they encourage civic involvement and call children the future, but the on the other hand tell students to just “do what you’re told.” She is to be admired for her strong character and persistence.

– Robin Mehaffey Cedar Rapids, IA

“If the sun is out when it’s raining. ‘the devil is beating on his wife again.’ I said it this weekend!”

“ ‘Cross that bridge when we come to it.’ Say it all the time!”

– TONIA VOEGELE

“ ‘Do the loving thing.’ This applies in all situations in life.”

“ ’T’was bear, t’would bite.’

When you are looking for something and it is right in front of a nose. Meaning, if it was a bear, you’d be getting mauled. And yes.”

– DAVID JAKUBIAK

“When asked, my grandmother would say, ‘I’m as old as my tongue and a little bit older than my teeth.’ I said it to one of my grandchildren and got a blank stare.”

– PATRICIA PERRY

“ ‘Good brings good.’ And yes, I say it all the time.”

– ELI MARTINEZ

“My mom would say, “Always leave a place better than the way you found it.’ I say it now — and I also try and do it.”

– ANN HARRISON

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– SUZANNE FRISCH

– HEATHER BINGER

“ ‘You can take it off, but you can’t wish it on,’ when I didn’t want to wear a jacket.

If someone says this to me today, I scream with rage, so no, I didn’t pick it up from her.”

– ELLIS HARMAN

“ ‘Oh for crying in the sink.’

Or, ‘That irks me to death.’ ” – JEFFREY WATKINS

“I could be banned from Facebook if I publish that.”

– JAIR SOSA

‘We only have two arms,’ meaning we can only do our best. And I still use it.”

– BENEDICTE GADRON

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‘This is a real moment.’ She still says it when we have family gatherings.

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We Asked, You Answered

WHAT WAS YOUR MOM’S FAVORITE SAYING WHEN YOU WERE YOUNG, AND DO YOU SAY IT NOW?”

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››Local news

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14TH ANNUAL YACHT HOP (MAY 5-6) Hospice Care of the Lowcountry’s largest annual fundraiser invites guests to step aboard stunning yachts and enjoy mouth-watering hors d’oeuvres prepared by some of the area’s premier chefs.

LOCAL GROUPS GET $150,275 IN GRANTS

“EVITA” (MAY 2-27)

With music by Andrew Lloyd Webber and lyrics by Tim Rice, this awardwinning show focuses on the life of Argentine political leader Eva Peron, the ruthlessly ambitious second wife of Argentine President Juan Peron.

21ST ANNUAL RIB BURNOFF AND BARBECUE FEST (MAY 12)

The Kiwanis Club of Hilton Head Island will host barbecue teams from around the country smoking some of the best hog around.

40TH ANNUAL MAYFEST (MAY 12)

Enjoy this eclectic and homespun Southern festival, famous for its unique arts and crafts, music and delicious food.

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Community Foundation of the Lowcountry awarded more than $150,000 in grants to three local nonprofit groups on March 21. The foundation distributes grants three times a year as part of its competitive grant program.

The most recent grants were awarded to Port Royal Sound Foundtaion, which received $26,500 to develop a master plan for 105 acres recently acquired in partnership with Beaufort County; Planned Parenthood South Atlantic, which was given a two-year $60,000 grant to hire a full-time community health educator to lead evidence-based sexual education for teens and parents; and the marine sensory and neurobiology lab at University of South Carolina Beaufort, whose $63,775 grant will be used to purchase a boat and equipment to monitor the marine environment throughout the Lowcountry.

Community Foundation of the Lowcountry has awarded more than $65 million in grants and scholarships since it was founded in 1994. For more information on the foundation and its programs, call 843-681-9100 or go to cf-lowcountry.org.

HILTON HEAD NAMED SOUTH’S BEST BEACH

MOBILE APP TO HELP BOOST SCHOOL SAFETY

Another summer, another honor: Southern Living magazine recently named Hilton Head Island the South’s Best Beach for 2018, earning praise for its flat, wide Atlantic beaches and waterways that readers said are perfect for paddling. And access to world-class golf at resorts like Sea Pines and Palmetto Dunes didn’t hurt, either.

Other beaches to make the cut include Myrtle Beach, which came in at No. 4; Isle of Palms, outside of Charleston, at No. 5; and Tybee Island in Georgia, which was ranked No. 6.

For more information, go to southernliving.com.

The Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office has launched a first-of-its-kind mobile app that will help law enforcement better respond to potential threats at area schools. The P3Tips app lets users anonymously submit tips about possible threats and track officers’ response.

Beaufort County Sheriff P.J. Tanner said the district receives about 2,500 tips a year via its internal app; the new app should help better connect students with law enforcement officials.

To download the app, go to iTunes store or Google Play and search for P3Tips.

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CHERNY ENTERS REPUBLICAN PRIMARY Three-time congressional candidate Dimitri Cherny is entering the Republican primary for South Carolina’s 1st Congressional district seat of South Carolina. He’ll face off against incumbent former Gov. Mark Sanford and Katie Arrington in the upcoming June 13 primary.

After receiving nearly 7 percent of the vote as an independent write-in candidate in 2014, Cherny received nearly 37 percent of the vote in 2016 as the Democratic challenger. For more information or to register to vote, go to scvotes. org before May 13.

ISLAND SCHOOL COUNCIL FOR THE ARTS HOSTS SCHOLARSHIP LUNCHEON The Island School Council for the Arts will host its third annual scholarship luncheon from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 4 at Port Royal Golf Club. At the luncheon, Beaufort County high school students who have been awarded the 2018 ISCA Scholarship from the Joan Stuckart Memorial Scholarship Fund — designated for visual arts students — will be recognized. The five students were selected based on their demonstrated excellence in the arts, superior academics, and desire to pursue a college degree in visual arts.

The luncheon is $50 a person, and proceeds will benefit the scholarship fund. For more information and to make reservations, go to isca-online.org.

RALLY TO FOCUS ON VOTER TURNOUT

Democratic candidates for South Carolina governor and the open District 1 congressional seat will host an evening of fun, food and music from 5-7:30 p.m. May 10 at Shelter Cove Community Park on Hilton Head Island.

Volunteers will be available to assist participants with the voter registration process and will provide absentee balloting information, and local food trucks and live entertainment will be on offer.

ANNUAL OPERATION COOL DOWN UNDERWAY

Covert Aire is joining forces with Bluffton Self Help, Lowcountry Radio Group and Mingledorff’s Inc. for the second annual Operation Cool Down. This summer program assists families or individuals in need with free repairs or replacement of their air conditioning systems. Last summer, Covert Aire and its partners helped provide over $10,000 in HVAC repairs and equipment during the inaugural Operation Cool Down. To be considered for Operation Cool Down, submit your story or the story of someone you know at covertaire.com.

HILTON HEAD ADDS SAND FENCING TO BEACHES The Town of Hilton Head Island has installed sand fencing along more than five miles of beachfront, from Alder Lane in South Forest Beach to Singleton Beach near the Folly.

The fence, or sandbreak, is used to force windblown, drifting sand to accumulate where the town wants it to help control evolution and sand dune stabilization.

The next section scheduled to receive the fencing is the Port Royal Sound area, adjacent to Port Royal Plantation.

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BLUFFTON NAMES INTERIM POLICE CHIEF Lt. Donald Scott Chandler has been appointed Bluffton’s interim police chief.

Town of Bluffton Police Chief Joseph Manning resigned in April.

Chandler joined the Bluffton Police Department in 2006 and has nearly 20 years of experience in law enforcement. During his 12 years in the department, he has served as a patrol sergeant, traffic unit sergeant, neighborhood services unit sergeant, investigations lieutenant and patrol lieutenant. He also is a firearms instructor. Chandler is a graduate of Liberty University with a master’s degree in criminal justice and public administration.

He is also a recent graduate of Northwestern University’s School of Police Staff and Command.

Chandler will serve as interim police chief as the town begins its search for the next chief.

The search will be open to both internal and external applicants and is being advertised through state and national outlets.

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Snuggles isn’t a fan of other cats, but she tolerates dogs. She’s currently living in the adoption center’s office, but would love to be in a home. She loves attention.

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››Popular Vote

Hilton Head Island Mayor David Bennett answers questions from the Lowcountry Question. What do you think the role of the town or local government should be in addressing workforce housing?

Answer. We have the opportunity to build community and ease traffic by reducing our reliance on workers who reside off-island. The town should advocate for high-quality housing that fits our island’s character and is owned and operated by the private sector. And town staff should take the role of a clearinghouse, matching supply and demand, identifying and vetting partnerships and other opportunities and ensuring long-term affordability and maintenance standards.

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CHALLENGING.

Q. If you had unlimited resources and creative license, how would you improve the bridges to Hilton Head Island?

A. Rebuild them — strong, beautiful and effective are the words that come to mind. Bridges worthy of picture-perfect postcards — ones that elicit a sigh of relief or a smile of joy from residents, visitors and commuters who cross them.

Design elements would include biking and pedestrian trails, power lines buried or incorporated into bridge infrastructure, elevation to take advantage of spectacular views and minimize risk of washouts from storm surge, and separation of eastbound and westbound lanes to create a parkway effect beginning at the landing point on the island.

Q. Since no one has unlimited resources, what do you think the scope and timeline for the bridge improvements will really be?

A. Everything I’ve described is achievable, but how we proceed is challenging. We will work with regional and state partners to find the balance between immediate structural needs, capacity limitations, funding and planning for longer-term growth. Regardless of the project’s scope, which should become clear during the next 12 to 18 months, islanders should expect construction to begin in about four to five years.

Q. Saving native islanders’ properties from tax sales has been in the spotlight recently. What progress has been made, and what obstacles remain?

A. We have made significant progress, beginning with greater awareness, appreciation and concern for our Gullah neighbors and their culture. The initiative includes not only saving native islander properties from tax sales, but also preserving and enhancing the GullahGeechee culture.

Some highlights of our progress include: • Creation of the Gullah-Geechee Land and Cultural Preservation Taskforce.

• A new staff position to serve as liaison to the Gullah community.

• Execution of a lease with the Mitchelville Preservation Project for Fish Haul Creek Park and renaming it Historic Mitchelville Freedom Park.

• Funding to help Mitchelville Preservation Project hire a qualified executive director.

• More than $800,000 for planning and improvements to Historic Mitchelville Freedom Park.

• The development and implementation of a five-year master plan to extend sanitary sewer to areas that lack it — many of which are home to native islanders.

The first two years of improvements are complete.

• Support for dirt road acquisition and paving.

Challenges to progress remain, including the need for: • State legislation to address issues that arise from mandated re-assessments.

• Greater education to increase awareness among native islanders of the resources available to them.

Next month, State Rep. Bill Herbkersman of Bluffton will answer reader’s questions. Please submit questions to editor@hiltonheadmonthly.com.

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Local Elections WOODWARD CHALLENGES TANNER FOR SHERIFF JOB

BY JAMES A. MALLORY

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oey “Jo Jo” Woodward might have surprised some residents when he announced he was challenging longserving Beaufort County Sheriff P.J. Tanner in the upcoming local election. But Woodward’s reason for running is fairly straightforward: “It is that time in my career,” he said In his 20 years as sheriff, Tanner has faced competition just once in the Republican primary, and that was when he first ran for re-election in 2002. He will square off against Woodward on June 18.

It is time for a new outlook and fresh ideas, Woodward said. But he was hardpressed to criticize Tanner. In fact, he offered praise.

“Sheriff Tanner has been a good sheriff,” Woodward said. “I’m not saying anything bad about him. He has been a good mentor and I appreciate the opportunities that he has given me.”

Woodward stepped away from his 32-year law enforcement career when he retired as a captain from the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office earlier this year. The office, he said, is his extended family.

“I am not mad at anybody,” he said. “I am not disgruntled.”

Instead, he said, his decision to run for the position of sheriff is about opportunity and personal goals — it’s the natural next step in his career.

“I was already up to captain,” he said.

“It is going to take more than being a captain to get (out) the new ideas.”

If elected, Woodward said he would focus on community policing, drug enforcement, violent crimes and traffic enforcement. Communication among local

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law enforcement agencies could also be improved, he said.

“Criminal don’t have boundaries,” he said. “It is important that we have mutual cooperation to combat those issues. We can do so by combining our efforts with other state and local agencies. We need to go back and become a group of officers who are sharing information on a daily basis.”

Woodward said he also wants to focus on recruiting and retention, in particular better benefits and opportunities. “This is a career. It shouldn’t just be a job.”

Woodward was born in Charleston and grew up in Beaufort and Jasper counties. After a brief stint in fire-fighting, he became a deputy sheriff in 1986, graduating from the South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy a year later. He worked for a short time at the Hardeeville Police Department as a patrol/drug interdiction officer, returning to the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office in 1992. Woodward continued to work in drug enforcement and had a temporary assignment with the DEA Beaufort office. He was promoted to captain in 2013.

Woodward, 55, and his wife, Tracey, have been married 33 years. They have four children and eight grandchildren.

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.J. Tanner is a lifelong resident of Beaufort County, living in Bluffton with his wife, Angela McCall. He graduated from the South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy in 1981, joining the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office’s uniform patrol division three days after his 21st birthday. During his career, he has also been a court liaison officer, criminal investigator, internal affairs officer,

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P.J. Tanner (left) and Joey “Jo Jo” Woodward will face off at the polls June 18.

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He was first elected as sheriff of Beaufort County in 1998 and has been re-elected four times: in 2002, 2006, 2010 and 2014.

When he learned about Woodward’s plan to run for the sheriff job, Tanner expressed surprise — Woodward, he said, had the chance to address any issues in the Sheriff’s Office while he was still with the department. As captain, Tanner said, Woodward was responsible for internal and external communication, noting what Tanner called a high rate of turnover in Woodward’s district.

“What were you doing in your day-today job to make things better?” said Tanner, who plans to run on what he called a proven track record.

“What 20 years gives you is a seasoned, veteran sheriff,” he said.

Salaries for deputy sheriffs start at $40,000 annually, which Tanner said is competitive. Efforts are underway to increase deputy pay, he said. The department has 250 deputies out of a total of 341 full-time positions. There are no more than three open deputy positions, Tanner said. Growth in local cities and communities further complicates retention, he said.

Younger officers may see opportunities for faster growing pay and career paths in the expanding communities.

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Bluffton MayFest ANNUAL VILLAGE FESTIVAL CELEBRATES THE BEST OF BLUFFON

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rt, food, music, people: the annual Bluffton Village Festival—also known as MayFest—brings together everything the Lowcountry loves about Bluffton. The annual event will mark its 40th year from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. May 12 along Calhoun Street in Old Town Bluffton. It’s always held the day before Mother’s Day. The festival will showcase artisans, craftsmen and musicians from all over the region, as well as some of the area’s favorite food vendors. Originally the brainchild of Babbie Guscio, owner of Old Town Bluffton landmark The Store, MayFest has grown right along with the town of Bluffton.

“Bluffton is growing every year as an arts community, and I think MayFest is a big part of that,” said Doug Corkern, longtime Bluffton resident and the artist behind this year’s commemorative festival poster. “So many fine artists exhibit each year, there’s the Society of Bluffton Artists exhibit, and much more. A lot of crafts are there too — people in jewelry and metals, woodworking, signs and

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carvings, potters. You see a little bit of everything.”

Now organized by the Rotary Club of Bluffton, this year’s festival will also mark the Rotary Club’s 30th year. Guscio encouraged the Rotary Club to take over the festival in 2009, and under the club’s oversight the event now welcomes almost 10,000 festivalgoers each year and hosts 200 vendors.

“The Rotary Club of Bluffton is excited to celebrate MayFest’s 40th anniversary,” says Rotarian Danielle Breidung, the festival’s 2018 chairwoman. “It promises to be another wonderful day carrying on the tradition of delicious food, eclectic art and great entertainment that you don’t want to miss.”

All the usual favorites will be present, from the pie-eating contest to the Ugly Dog Contest. Children can also get in on the action at the second annual Children’s Doughnut Eating Contest.

For more details on MayFest, go to blufftonmayfest.com.

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oni Vanderslice believes that when we travel, we bring a piece of the destinations and cultures we experience back home with us — an idea that has influenced both her life and her work.

When Vanderslice first came to Hilton Head Island, it was to work for Charles and Mary Fraser for what was supposed to be a single summer. She ended up staying.

Eventually, she started J.Banks Design Group and did her first interior design project at Melrose Resort on Daufuskie Island. J. Banks continued to grow over the next 30 years, and today the company has clients all over the world.

These clients keep her busy: At any given time, J. Banks has design projects going in up to 16 states and as many as

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The retail shop at J. Banks Design on Hilton Head Island features pieces from many countries.

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three different countries. Her firm partners with companies to million orphans in Tanzania, thanks in part to high matercreate and license products, including a fabric line and furninal death rates and cultural stigmas that lead unwed mothers ture line — and tile, rug, art and hospitality furniture lines are to abandon their babies. Because orphanages in the country in the works. Under Vanderslice’s direction, J. Banks Design has are not funded by the government, there often isn’t anywhere won numerous honors, and the company regularly is included in else for the children to go except overburdened relatives or the street. It’s a hard life for many of these Interior Design magazine’s lists of Top 200 Interior Design Giants and Top 75 Hospitality Design Giants. youngsters.

Vanderslice also recently published a book featur“When these children came to us, you could HER LIFE ISN’T ing Southern, coastal interior designs from around see their wariness,” Joni Vanderslice said. Some of ALL FANCY the Lowcountry. the kids had been living on the streets, some had But her life isn’t all fancy furnishings and luxe problems with PTSD, some were sick, others were FURNISHINGS textiles. Her husband, Dr. Richard Vanderslice, withdrawn. “Over the years, they’ve grown into AND LUXE started going on medical mission trips with St. happy members of society.”

Luke’s Church several years ago and eventually For Vanderslice and her family, the project has TEXTILES. convinced her to join him. Their work with the misbrought them together and given them greater pursions led them to Africa and Valentine Mokina, the pose. The couple’s daughters, Sarah and Grace, visit the orphanage with their parents every year. former archdiocese of Tanzania and a local partner with the mission group. Because of their work with Mokina, the Sarah is 19 and attends Sewanee: The University of the South, and Vanderslices were offered land to build an orphanage — if they Grace is 17 and graduated from Hilton Head Island High School were interested. in December.

They were, and haven’t looked back.

“When we drive up, we can hear the kids chanting, ‘Sarah “It’s been an amazing experience,” said Joni Vanderslice. and Grace,’” Vanderslice said, adding that she and her family all The couple’s orphanage is currently home to 21 children ages 3 have been shaped by their work. to 10, as well as full-time tutors, caregivers and a security team. The “When a child who was so withdrawn crawls into your lap, orphanage also includes a working farm. it touches your heart,” she said. “We’ve been more blessed than these children.”

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Several years ago, Joni and Rick Vanderslice teamed up with St. Luke’s Church on Hilton Head Island and Valentine Mokiwa, a bishop in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, to help orphans there.

They acquired land and built an orphanage that opened in 2015. It provides a loving home to 21 children ages three to ten. The project includes a working farm.

The government of Tanzania doesn't support orphan care, and the country has more than 3 million orphans.

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The Valentine Project's mission is to provide a safe, family-like home for orphans in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.

The founders and donors on Hilton Head Island partner with the local Anglican church to provide family life and education. For more information, go to valentineproject.org.

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Meet the Currys HARDSCAPE COMPANY PAVES THE WAY FOR FAMILY TO BECOME REALITY TV STARS

BY ADDI MCNEEL | PHOTOS BY GUIDO FLUECK

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t first glance, the Currys seems like any Lowcountry family, but they aren’t your average next-door neighbor. For starters, the family runs a local multimillion-dollar business. They also happen to be the Lowcountry’s newest reality TV stars.

Director and producer Brian Gurry was filming the show “American Builder” in Charleston when a house the show was working on needed pavers. After hiring Hardeevillebased Lowcountry Paver, Gurry decided to visit the company for a tour of its manufacturing plant. A conversation with Lowcountry Pavers owner Tom Curry about the business led to a segment on each episode of “American Builders” featuring the Lowcountry family. And if the ratings are good, the family will be given its own spin-off series.

Lowcountry Paver is the only independent, family-owned, American-owned company manufacturing hardscape products in the Southeast. The Currys moved to South Carolina from New Jersey in September 2003. Tom Curry was in his mid-30s when he bought Lowcountry Paver, which at the time had filed for bankruptcy. Rebuilding the company was daunting, but Tom said he was excited by the challenge.

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Tom and Cheryl Curry, owners of Lowcountry Paver, relax at home in Bluffton with their three sons, Tommy, Christopher and Matthew.

The business will be featured on show "American Builder" on Tuff TV and streamed online on tufftv.com.

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“I really like risks,” he said. “I like taking chances.

If I’m not on the edge I get bored.”

Today, the company’s work can be seen all over the Southeast, from Charleston to Hilton Head Island, Bluffton and Savannah. And the once-bankrupt business now is a family affair.

Tom and his wife, Cheryl, have three sons: Tommy, 20; Matthew, 18; and Christopher “Chicky,” 15. Tommy graduated from high school at 15 and is about to graduate from Clemson University and head off to grad school to become a doctor — all by the age of 25. But Matthew and Chicky are gearing up to take over their father’s business, and so impressed producer Gurry that he is planning a reality series focused solely on the two boys.

Matthew and Chicky said they have held nearly every job at Lowcountry Paver, learning the business from the inside out. They are so passionate about the work they do that they go to the manufacturing plant after school each day and on the weekends.

“I believe seeing my dad’s work ethic really rubbed off on me,” Matthew said. “I’m like him, I can’t sit still. I love to work.”

That work ethic pays off when it’s time to film the family’s “American Builders” segments. The camera crew comes in and lives with the family for a few days, constantly filming their day-to-day life. And not everyone is comfortable with having an audience.

“I’m momma bear,” Cheryl said. “I want to protect my family. (And) sometimes I don’t want my personal life out there. I’d rather be behind the camera than in front of it.”

There’s one thing the family does agree on: While the experience is still surreal, they’re all having fun exploring the world of reality TV. “Somebody said, ‘Well, what makes them so special?’” Cheryl said. “There’s no real answer to that, but we are definitely blessed. We try to do the right thing and we have been so lucky to have such good kids.”

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››Social spotlight Military moms-to-be honored during Operation Shower

During this year’s RBC Heritage Presented by Boeing, 20 military mothers-to-be were treated to a group baby shower hosted by the Lowcountry Foundation for Wounded Military Heroes and the PGA Tour Wives.

Junior Players Golf Academy Students Haihan Qi, Andrew Choi and Tyler Andrews helped run the driving range at the RBC Heritage this year.

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Bluffton park welcomes ‘Imagination Train’ The playground at Oscar Frazier Park in Bluffton is now home to the “Imagination Train” and other improvements, thanks to the Hilton Head Island-Bluffton Chamber of Commerce Leadership Class of 2018, and community donations.

The playground’s train theme honors the legacy of Bluffton Town Council member and beloved community leader Oscar Frazier, who operated a barbecue restaurant out of an old train caboose in Old Town Bluffton.

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Coast Guard Auxiliary Day Hilton Head Island Town Council designated May 19 as U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Day and the week of May 19-25 as National Safe Boating Week. Mayor David Bennett presented the proclamation to flotilla Vice Cmdr. Russ Eisenhardt, past flotilla Cmdrs. Hal Blaisdell and Jim Shepard, and flotilla members Colin Silvester and John Durbin during a Town Council meeting in April.

Bluffton Paint Out Local artists from around Bluffton gathered to support the Old Town Paint Out in April. The top three winners were Amiri Ferris, first place; Juliana Kim, second place; and Susan Mayfield, pictured here, in third place.

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Dancers score big at Spring Fling competition Hannah Pfenninger and Rashad Gadson from Fred Astaire Hilton Head/ Bluffton competed in the Spring Fling ballroom dance competition in Tampa, dancing 60 dances and receiving first place 58 times.

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Peacock Dog Walk Peacock Automotive partnered with Southeastern Guide Dogs to host a walkathon at Peacock Auto Mall’s new dealership, Peacock Used Cars & Trucks.

Pictured here is Christel-Ann Ramus, a volunteer puppy raiser in Savannah.

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1. Kieron & Annabelle O'Grady Photography by TR Love/TR Media World Hilton Head Island residents Kieron O’Grady and Annabelle Heartsfield were married Feb. 11 at Wesley Monumental United Methodist Church in Savannah, followed by a reception at The Olde Pink House.

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3. Erin & Michael Ward Photography by Michel Berda The Westin Hilton Head Island Resort & Spa was the setting of Erin and Michael Ward’s Oct. 8, 2017, wedding.

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BERKELEY HALL WELCOMES NEW ASSISTANT GOLF PRO Kiley Kohler has joined the Berkeley Hall Club team as its assistant golf professional. Kohler attended Armstrong Atlantic University and was a member of the university golf team. Her previous golf experience includes serving as golf coach for International Junior Golf Association and volunteering as a golf coach with Hilton Head Island High School. Kohler also served as assistant golf professional at Harbour Town Golf Links on Hilton Head.

FREY MEDIA HIRES ROSSI Sidney Rossi has joined Frey Media as director of business development. She is a professional sales leader with more than 20 years of experience. After graduating from Western Kentucky University, Rossi started her career selling and managing Microsoft Business Solutions in Charlotte, N.C. After seven years, she moved into the K12 Child Nutrition Software Industry. Most recently, Rossi was national account manager for Horizon Software International.

SPARTINA 449 MOVES HEADQUARTERS TO BLUFFTON Handbag designer Spartina 449 will move its headquarters to 10 Buck Island Road in Bluffton. The nationally known brand specializes in Lowcountry-inspired coastal chic handbags in a variety of colorful patterns. Spartina 449 will lease the 40,000-square-foot warehouse and office space at The Island Packet and The Beaufort Gazette building. Spartina 449 is available in 1,500 specialty retailers nationwide and has eight retail locations in the Southeast.

LOCAL PET STYLISTS ATTEND ATLANTA PET FAIR

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The stylists at Paw-metto Pooches Pet Salon in Bluffton recently attended the Atlanta Pet Fair, the largest grooming show on the East Coast. The three-day event included continuing education seminars, grooming competitions and an industry trade show. Each grooming stylist completed a five-hour PetTech CPR first aid certification course and attended seminars on geriatric pet care, salon safety, shampoo therapy and styling demos by worldrenowned groomers.

The outparcel buildings at Sea Turtle Marketplace on Hilton Head Island have been completed and businesses are starting to move in. New businesses include Jersey Mike’s Subs, Another Broken Egg, Fiamme Italian Kitchen and Orangetheory Fitness. Opening dates for the new businesses will occur throughout the spring and summer.

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COVERT AIRE WELCOMES NEW TEAM MEMBER Chris Short has joined the team at Covert Aire as a residential accounts director. In his new role, Short will focus on the HVAC needs of long-term and short-term rental management companies. He is from Louisiana and attended Louisiana State University, and has lived in Bluffton for the past eight years, working as a DJ for a local radio station and as a general manager in food service.

KML ADDS COLE AS NETWORK ENGINEER Clint Cole has joined the team at KML Computer Services as network engineer. He began working with the company in March at its Novi, Michigan, office. He has more than 10 years of experience as a technical service consultant and specializes in managed services, desktop, routers, switching devises, servers and firewalls. Locally, KML has offices in Bluffton.

MUSE GALLERY IS MOVING Muse Gallery has left Hilton Head Island for Old Town Bluffton. The fine arts gallery represents more than 40 national and international mid-career contemporary artists. Its services include art consulting, design consultation, delivery and installation. The grand opening at the Bluffton shop — located at 45 Calhoun St. — was held in April.

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BY BARRY KAUFMANN | PHOTOS BY RUTHE RITTERBECK

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he arrival of summer either evokes joy or dread. Joy for the start of beach days and afternoons spent on the golf course.

Joy for the chance to reclaim the outdoors and explore Hilton Head Island’s many wonders by boat, kayak or bike. But then there’s the dread: Dread at the summer sun’s damaging rays, aging our skin and turning laugh lines into crow’s feet.

Dread at the inevitability of swimsuit season, laying bare the spiderweb of veins that had been neatly concealed during the winter months.

But for those who are less than enthusiastic about the arrival of warmer weather, there is hope. It lies in Bluffton Aesthetics, where Ingrid Nivens has turned her passion into a calling as the only NLI-certified laser technician in the Lowcountry and an expert in turning back the hands of time.

“What we set out to provide was a comfortable, professional environment where people could learn about skin care and take advantage of the many options available to them outside the realm of plastic surgery,” she said.

To that end, Nivens opened Bluffton Aesthetics in October in the Spine Medicine office of her husband, Dr. Charles J. Nivens.

The Nivens have worked side by side for 17 years; today, Charles serves as medical director for Bluffton Aesthetics as well as running his own practice.

“With the changing medical arena, we were looking for something we could bring in as an adjunct to his business,” said Ingrid, who has a degree in physical therapy. “With my clinical background and the population here, we quickly realized there’s a need and a desire for all of these services.”

These services run the gamut of agedefying techniques, from oxygen facials that exfoliate and beautify to chemical peels that rejuvenate the skin. But the true magic lies in Bluffton Aesthetics’ laser treatments, utilizing state-of-the-art technology skillfully applied with Ingrid’s thorough expertise.

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Lorrie Lancaster (pictured here) and Michelle Boniface (on page 45) own Aerial Elements acrobatic studio in Bluffton.

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id you ever dream of running away and joining the circus when you were a kid? If the idea of flying through the air with the greatest of ease on a trapeze still appeals to your sense of adventure, then aerial arts may be for you. And there’s a place in Bluffton where you can make that dream a reality.

Aerial Elements is located in the Riptide MMA gym on Persimmon Street. It is owned and operated by Lorrie Lancaster and Michelle Boniface, local teachers and aerial enthusiasts.

What do aerial acrobatics entail? Think the twirling, soaring performers of Cirque du Soleil, who hang from ribbons to do tricks in the air. But the graceful sky-high act has moved beyond the stage.

“You can do it for conditioning and to build up core skills,” Lancaster said. “It originated from circus performing, and now it’s evolved into what’s known as aerial dance. People approach it both ways.”

Aerial routines offer the chance to improve core strength and flexibility. They also encourage mental agility.

“You have to know technique and remember it,” Boniface said. “It’s very challenging.”

Lancaster and Boniface have been teaching classes in Bluffton since September 2016. They decided to start teaching off island after the school on Hilton Head where they were teaching and performing closed its doors.

“There were a lot of students who wouldn’t have any place to train anymore,” Boniface said. “We were hoping to get some new students as well.”

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isn’t suitable for younger students.

The Wednesday night classes are particularly well-suited for first-timers, Boniface and Lancaster said.

“We offer an aerial fitness class on Wednesday nights,” Lancaster said. “It’s a great way to get familiar and comfortable with the silks and get good core and upper-body conditioning while increasing mobility and flexibility. It offers a great change of pace for anybody looking for something different in terms of a workout.”

Beginners shouldn’t be nervous about trying the “silks” — the ribbons the acrobats use to lift themselves into the air. No one is expected to be performing tricks right off the bat, and even if your feet never leave the ground you’ll still get all the health benefits.

“The average person who starts this will be starting from a more advanced place than I was when I started,” Lancaster said. “I don’t want to tell you how old I am, but I started this in middle age. I couldn’t even do a pull-up. I’ve seen people do it without limbs. I have seen people in their 70s start doing it. You don’t have to be intimidated.”

Boniface said she was attracted to aerial because it was a form of exercise that was outside the box and outside her comfort zone.

“I like aerial because it’s a mixture of physical fitness, mental fitness and creativity,” she said. “For me, the performances get me to step outside my box.”

Boniface is a Supermom to three teenage girls, Kylie, 18, Emma, 15, and Ashley, 14. The girls are no longer aerial students. but Boniface says her job is great for a mom because it allows her to work a flexible schedule.

"I'm also able to teach something I love doing and exercise at the same time," she said.

In addition to teaching and running aerial classes, Lancaster is also a clinical esthetician. She learned about the exercise at

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a health fair she was working.

“I was at my booth and talking to a dietitian and asked her how she was so fit,” she said. “She told me she was a gymnastics teacher. I told her I would love to do gymnastics for adults, and she mentioned an adult aerial class she was coaching. I went and loved it.

Six years later, Lancaster is teaching her own classes, and she and Boniface are both certified as teachers and trainers for beginner and intermediates. They offer classes in packages or on a class-by-class basis.

Aerial Elements enjoys participating in local community events and supporting charitable causes. They were the featured entertainment at the 2017 & 2018 Southern Coast Heart Ball.

For more information about Aerial Elements, go to aerialelements.com

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MUM’S the WORD WHAT MOMS REALLY WANT FOR MOTHER’S DAY

Mother’s Day will be upon us before you know it. And with the run-up to Mother’s Day comes the annual panic over what to get for your mom. Sure, there was a time when a macaroni necklace would pretty much cover it, but odds are that if you can read this, you’re past that stage. No, this year you really want to wow.

So what does Mom want? We reached out to several moms from Hilton Head Island and Bluffton to get their takes. Responses ranged from “just give me one day of peace and quiet” to “seriously, just one day. That’s all I ask.”

But beyond local moms’ desire to relax and forget the stresses of motherhood, there were a few responses we had to share with you. Who knows, maybe one of the following will inspire you as you search for the perfect present for Mother’s Day.

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To lay in my bed and watch “Real Housewives” alone with wine & pizza.

– Kaileigh Ridgely, Bluffton To spend time with my mom.

She lives in another country and is getting older — time feels short. I would also love some tomato plants and some other random vegetable garden supplies like timber. What can I say, I love to garden.

– Tracy Barnett McInnes, Hilton Head Island

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A Maserati. :) – Polina Campbell, Hilton Head Island

Well, actually, what I’d like is to be able to give my three surviving children and their spouses a romantic getaway. I’ve been having Mother’s Days since 1960, so that’s enough gifts. It’s time to give back. And I remember how special it was to have special time with just my husband.

Mother’s Day is actually every day your children live.

– Judi Rogers Clifford, Hilton Head Island

I JUST WANT A FOOT MASSAGE ... AND NOT 22 SECONDS OF MY KID PRETENDING TO RUB, THEN SAYING SHE’S DONE. I WANT A GOOD FOOT RUB, ONE THAT REALIGNS MY SPINE AND HAS ME SINGING JIMMY BUFFET SONGS IN MY HEAD. – TONI ELLISON, BLUFFTON

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MY SON, WHO IS SERVING IN THE MARINES, TO COME HOME FROM JAPAN FOR A VISIT AND TO HAVE ALL SEVEN OF MY KIDS AT CHURCH WITH ME. IT WILL BE THE FIRST TIME THEY HAVE ALL BEEN HOME TOGETHER IN 4 YEARS. – LISA PITTMAN MCGINNIS, BLUFFTON

Tattoos on my forearms with my kids’ names.

If they really love me ... they will do the #%@>%/÷× laundry!

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Time off from all my household duties.

A clean house and completed laundry would be an amazing present from my kiddos — better than an actual present. As a full-time working single parent, catching a break would be a present in and of itself.

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Lissy Rawl LITTLE FISH BOATEAK

BY KIM KACHMANN PHOTOS BY RUTHE RITTERBECK

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alent. A creative drive and the desire to excel. Add to that the deep love of a mother who wanted to be a role model for her two daughters, and you can begin to understand Lissy Rawl, who owns Little Fish Boateak.

Three years ago, Rawl took the plunge into jewelry design, creating her own line which banks on her signature style— coastal designs using quality metals, textiles, and semi-precious stones.

She studied interior design at Michigan State and moved to the Hilton Head Island in 2004. Rawl interned at J. Banks Design, then worked for KRA Architecture before joining Group3 Designs, where she fell in love with residential interior design work. But at some point, she realized the long hours would never jibe with her desire to raise a family. So, when her first daughter, Woodley, arrived, she left Group3 and started bartending after her husband, Bill returned home from teaching web design at the high school.

A creative urge that kept her up at night resurfaced a couple years later after the birth of their second daughter, Willa.

“I would play around with the old (interior design) sample books from Group3 and think about creating jewelry out of them. But I needed metal to make it work. I wanted the jewelry to be luxurious but lightweight and comfortable. It all evolved from there,” she said.

Much of her line is designed with particular muses from the sea in mind, and includes influences from family, friends, magazines and interior designs in her collection.

“Coastal vibes,” Rawl said. “I love sailboats, I love teakwood. I’ll start by pulling together different fabrics and textures into specific color schemes and go from there.”

Little Fish Boateak started with a $500 investment.

Rawl cleared out her garage, found free workbenches and shelving, and began to expand her inventory after a few sales. Her biggest operational cost is purchasing materials for the jewelry she makes. Her jewelry can be found in shops across Hilton Head Island, Bluffton. She also launched a website to showcase and sell her accessories online at www.littlefishboateak.com.

Then Southern Living decided to include her popular piece, “Prepster-Pearl Necklace” in their holiday gift guide after seeing it at a jewelry show. Rawl’s greatest challenge at the moment is how to keep up with all the orders. She wants to do things well, but as quickly as possible. She hired three part-time workers. And thank God for family.

“My father, who hammers all of my metal, just started training workers at the vocational center in Beaufort in metalsmithing, which is awesome. He’s 79. My mom originally created all of the hand-stamped, hand-dyed bags we use. And my aunt jumps in whenever we need someone to string beads together. Bill manages cash flow, inventory, packaging and shipping. It’s great to have family involved.”

From delicate pieces that exude femininity, to modern designs that can be worn both alone or beautifully layered, mom-entrepreneur Lissy Rawl knows how important it is to design with a clear voice and have a specific point of view, and then to go out and promote her brand and vision as best she can.

Much of Rawl's line is designed with particular muses from the sea in mind.

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Ana Maria Zimbron FIESTA & PARTY

BY CAROL WEIR | PHOTOS BY LLOYD WAINSCOTT

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rightly colored helium balloons bob outside the front door of Ana Maria Zimbron’s shop in Bluffton when it’s open, and the spirit of Fiesta & Party’s owner couldn’t be represented in a better way.

Zimbron smiles warmly as she welcomes customers into her small showroom, where an elegant banquet table is set with a sparkly tablecloth, a golden charger, stemware and cutlery. She invites her visitors to sit down, offers bottled water and leans forward enthusiastically, taking notes about the customer’s needs and vision. A beloved daughter is turning 15 and a full-tilt quinceñera party is in order — complete with a DJ and dance floor to mark the girl’s passage from child to woman. Or maybe a miracle baby is being baptized and 120 people are expected at a reception after the church ceremony. These special events mark traditional rites of passage for Hispanic families, and as a mother and a native of Colombia, Zimbron knows how important they are.

“In the Latino community, we have a lot of traditions and we like a lot of special decorations,” she said. “Americans have simpler taste.”

With her clients’ desired look in mind, Zimbron gently steers customers toward centerpieces, chair covers, flowers, and backdrops at a price they can afford. For example, to rent a sequined tablecloth costs $45, while a polyester one rents for $10.

“My customers are hard-working people,” she said. “This is a big expense for them.”

Zimbron and her husband, Javier, have baptized four children — her son, Sebastian, 16; daughters Sofia, 9, and Camila, 7; and a baby girl who was stillborn. Her family, she said, is the light of her life and the motivation for every decision she makes.

That also includes her mom, Maria Teresa Vasco, who helps in the shop despite having lost mobility in the right side of her body after two strokes. And Zimbron’s father, who died several years ago after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease, is never far from her mind. Fiesta & Party also shares warehouse space with Javier’s roofing business, so husband and wife are close by during the work day. They keep their businesses separate but collaborate in everything else.

“He helps me with the kids, which is the most important thing,” Zimbron said.

These days, she’s backing off some from the stress of the early days of the business, when she regularly ran from event to event every weekend, unloading decorations with her partner, Consuelo Saldivar. The two women — Saldivar is Javier’s cousin — would set up everything themselves, working as fast as they could. After 14 years, they’ve learned to pace themselves and have hired some help.

“God gave me this talent and I love what I do,” Zimbron said.

“I’ve had to force myself to scale back at work, because my family is my main job.”

She locks up the shop when the school day ends so she can be home — or in the car on the way to their many activities — with her daughters. Sebastian, who recently got a car, proudly drives himself.

The family’s secure life in Bluffton is an unexpected blessing.

In Colombia, Ana Maria was a professional with a good job as a marketing coordinator for Colgate. Nineteen years ago, she took some time off work and came to the U.S. to study English, intending to stay a few months. Here she met Javier, who grew up in Los Angeles. The rest, as they say, is family history.

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Dawn Rosa Miller BLUFFTON SCHOOL OF DANCE

BY CLAY BONNYMAN EVANS | PHOTOS BY RUTHE RITTERBECK

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ike the comic-book superhero Wonder Woman, Dawn Rosa Miller grew up surrounded by smart, powerful women and girls.

She attended an all-girls Catholic school and was a camp counselor and dance instructor by age 15. Her mother was an obstetric nurse who worked her way up through the ranks to become manager of the neonatal infant care unit at New Jersey’s Hackensack University Medical Center.

“I just never knew that there was this other world where the idea of women in leadership wasn’t OK,” said Miller, 37, owner of Bluffton School of Dance and mother to four young children. “I’ve never shied away from leading. I just jump in.”

She certainly jumped into owning a business at a younger age than most young men, let alone women. And she’s never shied from advocating for the empowerment of women and girls, even after moving to the South, where more traditional ideas about gender roles often hold sway.

Miller came to Bluffton 15 years ago by way of Clemson University, where she was a member of the Rally Cats competitive dance team. As graduation loomed, one of her teammates jokingly suggested she should take over the Bluffton dance studio her sister had started three years earlier. Miller did more than laugh: Three months later, she was teaching at the school and beginning an eight-month transition to ownership.

“At the ripe old age of 22, I took over the studio,” said Miller, who credits her grandfather, founder of a New Jersey hardware

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manufacturing company, with sparking her entrepreneurial spirit.

Today, the Bluffton School of Dance occupies a new 6,200-square-foot facility and holds 750 classes a week, teaching roughly 360 students everything from tap to hip-hop to acrobatics.

In 2012, Miller married her husband, Ty, and became an “instant stepmommy” to two boys, ages 2 and 4. The couple’s first daughter was born that December, followed by a second girl in June 2016.

But Miller isn’t content to merely run her own growing business and parent four young children. She’s also paying forward the legacy of the strong, confident women of her youth, attending the Women’s March in Charleston and founding the local women’s rights group Lowcountry Suffragettes following the 2016 presidential election.

“I just don’t know how to stay quiet,” she said, laughing.

Last summer, Lowcountry Suffragettes created a non-partisan program for middle-school girls at the Bluffton library, where they learned, among other things, about the imbalance of women in government. Miller taught the girls that they don’t have to be shy and retiring or just “focus on the ‘pretty’ aspect,” regardless of what cultural norms may suggest. At home, she teaches her boys

the importance of “going high” and standing up for what’s right.

“We can’t lead if we’re quiet. Men don’t quietly lead,” she said. “(U.S. House of Representatives Minority Leader) Nancy Pelosi is no different than (Senate Majority Leader) Mitch McConnell. They are both incredibly skilled at fundraising and getting their base together. But he is applauded for it, while she is torn apart.”

Despite “the current negative climate,” Miller says she is encouraged by women and girls speaking out and running for office, citing Bluffton Mayor Lisa Sulka as an example of “an amazing leader.”

“I look forward to seeing a lot more of that,” she said.

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Nicole Gardner THE G-FREE SPOT

BY AMY COYNE BREDESON | PHOTO BY LLOYD WAINSCOTT

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icole Gardner struggled her entire life with migraines, eczema and other medical issues. When her daughter began experiencing similar symptoms at age 4, the Hilton Head Island woman decided they would both go on an elimination diet, cutting foods that could trigger reactions and slowly reintroducing them one at a time.

As Gardner and her daughter, Hailey, began adding foods back into their diet, it was clear that gluten was the problem.

Their doctor confirmed that neither has celiac disease, but that both are gluten intolerant.

“We tend to take a holistic, simplistic approach to things,” Gardner said. “I’d

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rather not add medication when I could simply eliminate the toxin.”

Gardner said it was not terribly difficult moving to a gluten-free lifestyle, but it was an adjustment. She began cooking gluten-free meals for the entire family, but struggled to find a gluten-free alternative for the delicious baked goods her family enjoys.

So she decided to make them herself.

With college degrees in chemistry and economics, Gardner was in her element, experimenting with different ingredients in her quest for treats that were good for both the palate and the wallet.

Eventually, she decided to open a gluten-free bakery and The G-Free Spot

was born, first as an online store in 2017.

A storefront at Coligny Plaza followed in January.

“It felt like the right mix,” Gardner said. “There was a need, and there was no supply. And we were keenly aware of it as we were living the lifestyle.”

Her favorite treats are the shop’s cheesecake and carrot cake — or, even better, a combination of both.

Each of Gardner’s three children has his or her own specialty at the bakery.

Sixteen-year-old Ean likes to bake breads, 14-year-old Conner enjoys making doughnuts, and 11-year-old Hailey is “the pie crust queen,” according to her mother.

Gardner credits her staff with the bakery’s success.

“They take an incredible amount of ownership in what’s in the cases,” she said. “What do (the items) look like? What do they taste like? I’m definitely blessed to be surrounded by awesome people.”

The G-Free Spot doesn’t only cater to those on a gluten-free diet, however. Gardner uses dedicated nut-free equipment for customers who have nut allergies, and is very strict about preventing any cross-contamination.

“We get so many folks in here — it’s really touching — who are emotional because there are very few places they can go and feel confident that there’s not a risk of cross-contamination,” Gardner said. “So we share as many hugs and tears as we do baked goods. It’s a pretty awesome feeling.”

Then there are the people who frequent The G-Free Spot just because they love the taste of the products.

Gardner said a man ordered a carrot cake for his wife’s birthday last year. It was her favorite type of cake, and she hadn’t had it in more than 13 years because of her gluten intolerance. The husband liked the cake so much that he ordered one for his birthday, too — and he isn’t even on a gluten-free diet. The couple ordered another for their most recent birthday celebration.

Gardner is hoping to expand her business into Bluffton and eventually franchise the company; The G-Free Spot already offers shipping throughout the United States. For more information, go to thegfreespot.com.

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Gina Orage LUNDY'S HAIRSTYLE SALON

BY LATRICE WILLIAMS | PHOTOS BY ROB KAUFMAN

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hen Gina Orage’s mother was ready to retire, her daughter knew she couldn’t let the business, Lundy’s Hairstyle Salon, close. So she took over, continuing to run the shop from the small cement building between her home and her parents’ on the Hilton Head Island road named for their family.

She only opens the salon by appointment, and not in the evenings, but her clients keep coming back. That’s because, Orage said, they know that even surrounded by relatives and her boyfriend, Orage is still a single mom whose first priority is her kids.

In the afternoon, Orage leaves the shop so she can pick up her son, Caleb Hutchinson, at Hilton Head Middle School, where he plays football and basketball and runs track. She also drives her 6-yearold daughter, Journee, to dance lessons several days a week.

“I’m their free Uber,” she said.

Orage is always on the go. In addition to sports practice and dance lessons, she shuttles her kids to Mt. Calvary Missionary Baptist church, where they sing in the choir, usher and dance.

“I like to keep my kids busy,” Orage said. “Call me overprotective. But if he does something he’s not supposed to do, it’s on him, not because of me.”

The family is in church every Sunday, and Orage can count many of her hair-dos on parishioners sitting in the pews.

Although she has considered other careers and is interested in the medical field, Orage has stayed at Lundy’s Hairstyle Salon because doing hair is in her

blood — her mom, Georgia Mae “Lundy” Orage, is a longtime stylist. The business is also convenient for her family.

“I take 10 steps and I’m at work,” Gina Orage said.

In addition to the hair salon, she has two other small businesses — one for each of her children. In a glass case near the blow dryers and a baby walker that belongs to her 1-year-old nephew, Orage sells the Paparazzi line of affordable costume jewelry to women who come in for weaves, sew-ins or cuts. Profits from the jewelry go to “my son’s weekend money,” she said.

Her other business, Journee’s Treasure Events, is named for her daughter, who likes to hang out in the salon and play on her iPad. The company does decorations for baby showers, weddings and other events.

“It's something I started doing for my daughter and it went from there,” Orage said. “I’ve done events on Hilton Head and in Beaufort. I go wherever I'm needed.”

Her services are in demand partly because Orage is a well-known member of Hilton Head’s Gullah community. She feels rooted in the place her family has lived for generations.

“It means a lot [to be part of the Gullah community],” she said. “It's a good reason for me to stay and carry on the family tradition. It’s a good area for me to raise my kids.”

But like many parents, she hopes her children see the world before they settle down.

“I want to push them to go on,” she said. “There are better opportunities other places."

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››Cutest Kids 2018 ADDISON CONNOLLY

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Alliance Dance Academy: Sizzling Summer Session runs July 24-Aug. 2 with classes in creative movement, ballet, tap and tumbling for ages 2-8. Cheer/ Acro Workshop is July 30-Aug. 2 for ages 6 and older.

Hip-Hop Workshop is Aug. 6-9 for ages 6 and older.

Princess Camp is 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Aug. 6-10; each day will celebrate a different princess through crafts, reading, games and dance. Registration is open and space is limited. 843-757-8277, adabluffton@gmail. com or alliancedanceacademy.com.

Art Cafe Kids Night Out: Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday nights, Art Cafe, 5 Lagoon Road. During Kids Night Out, your child will paint two pottery projects, play games and eat dinner with other kids in the community. While the kids are having fun, the adults can enjoy a relaxing night downstairs at Rockfish Seafood & Steaks at Bomboras. Reservations are required. 843-785-5525.

available for pick-up in about a week. Cost is $115 and registration is required. 843-686-3945, ext. 205, aadams@artshhi.com or artshhi.com.

Mixed-Up Masterpieces Visual Arts Camp: 10 a.m.-12:15 p.m. for ages 6-8 and 12:45-3 p.m. for ages 9-13. Session 1 is June 11-15 and Session 2 is July 9-13, Arts Center of Coastal Carolina, 14 Shelter Cove Lane, Hilton Head Island. In this one-week camp, students will study folk and fine art from all around the world that will inspire both traditional and unusual 2-D and 3-D masterpieces. A mini-showcase exhibit/reception will be held on Friday. Cost is $110 and registration is required. 843-686-3945, ext. 205, aadams@artshhi.com or artshhi.com.

Bluffton Youth Theatre: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. MondayFriday, July 23-Aug. 3, Bluffton United Methodist Church, 101 Calhoun St., Bluffton. The theater will host a performance of “Shrek the Musical Jr.” for ages 5-17. Auditions for the program will be May 18. Every child who auditions for the program will receive a part. Dress rehearsals will be Aug. 6-8, with the performance Aug. 9-11 at Hilton Head Preparatory Academy’s Main Street Youth Theatre. 843-422-9660 or blufftonyouththeatre.org.

Boys & Girls Club Summer Day Camp: 7:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Friday, June 11-Aug. 3, 151 Gumtree Road, Hilton Head Island. Students age 6 through teens will enjoy STEM-infused art programs plus fishing, golf, soccer, field trips, reading programs and recreational activities in a fun and safe environment. The kids will exercise both their minds and their bodies while making lifelong friends.

Breakfast, lunch and snack provided. 843-6893646 or bgclowcountry.org.

IDEA Studio Summer Camps: Weekly camps will be held June 11-July 23: 9 a.m.-noon for kindergarteners through third-graders and 1:30-4:30 p.m. for students in grades four through eight. All camps are held at IDEA Studio, 21 Mathews Drive, Suite 2, Hilton Head Island. IDEA Studio will offer alternating camps: Mixed-Up Masters Art Camp and Create with Clay Pottery Camp. Clay camps are $175 per week and art camps are $150 per week. An early bird discount applies to registrations received before May 18. 843342-5439 or www.scartstudio.com.

Kids ‘N’ Clay Camp: 10 a.m.-12:15 p.m. June 18-21, Arts Center of Coastal Carolina, 14 Shelter Cove Lane, Hilton Head Island. Students ages 7-12 will learn a variety of ceramic hand-building techniques including pinch, slab, coil, surface decoration and glazing.

Pieces will be fired in the kiln on June 22 and will be

“Passport to Other Cultures” Summer Art Camp: 9-11 a.m. June 11-15, June 18-22 and July 9-13, Society of Bluffton Artists. For ages 8-13.

Led by SoBA artists Patricia Diemand and Lori Wilson, students will travel to foreign lands and explore different cultures — all through art. Cost is $100 and registration is required. 843-757-6586 or sobagallery.com.

Take the Stage! Performing Arts Camp: 10 a.m.-12:15 p.m. for ages 9-13 and 12:45-3 p.m. for ages 6-8. Session 1 will be held June 11-15 and Session 2 is July 9-13, Arts Center of Coastal Carolina, 14 Shelter Cove Lane, Hilton Head Island. Join us as we explore music, dance and drama in this one-week camp. Students will work with professional artists and will be exposed to a variety of performing art forms in our Black Box Theatre and will create a mini showcase performance on Friday. $110 and registration is required. 843-686-3945, ext. 205, aadams@artshhi.com or artshhi.com.

Theatre Camp: 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Session 1 is June 25-29 and Session 2 is July 23-27, Arts Center of Coastal Carolina, 14 Shelter Cove Lane, Hilton Head Island. Make a cast of new friends during this fun-filled week. Campers will experience a mini-production and will not only be the cast, but also will also be the production crew. Campers will learn how to understand and develop characters, create sets, props, and design costumes. For ages 9-14. Cost is $210 and registration is required. 843-686-3945, ext. 205, aadams@ artshhi.com or artshhi.com.

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Ignite the Senses: 9 a.m.-noon, 163 Bluffton Road, C1, Bluffton. Participate in arts and crafts, yoga/fitness, snack, group games and free play in themed summer camps for kids ages 2-5 and 5-8. Participate in ITSCG Summer Olympics or do a version of “The Amazing Race.”

No experience required. $125 per camp. 843-757-0179.

IJGA Summer Camp: Weekly sessions begin June 4. Core and Elite programs will be run by the team of world-class coaches who train IJGA student athletes year-round.

Grasp the fundamentals of full swing and short game in a fun yet competitive learning environment where the central focus is on the technical, tactical, and mental aspects of the game. Reservations are required and a IJGA Camp Guide of listings is available. 843-264-7448 or patrick. otoole@ijga.com.

Outside Kids Coastal Carolina Camp: Three-hour camps for kids ages 7 and older, to be held at Shelter Cove Marina.

Daily activities may include kayaking, crabbing, water trampoline, environmental discovery, squid dissection and beachcombing. Plus lots of games that provide a great introduction to the Carolina salt marsh ecosystem and loads of fun. $125 per child per two-day session. 1-800686-6996 or outsidehiltonhead.com.

Outside Kids Water Fun Day: 8:30-11:30 a.m., ages 7 and older. Enjoy water games, swimming, kayaking and more. Three-hour sessions are $65. 1-800-686-6996 or outsidehiltonhead.com.

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Outside Kids Adventure Island Camp: 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Fridays in June-August, ages 11 to 17. A boat ride from Hilton Head Island through the backwater marshes to secluded Page Island is just the beginning. This 4 ½-hour camp is just for teens and includes backwater boating, tubing, challenge course, fishing, crabbing, kayaking and more. Teens should bring a bag lunch. $95. 1-800-686-6996 or outsidehiltonhead.com.

Outside Kids Teen Stand-Up Adventure: 2-4 p.m.

Tuesdays and Thursdays. During this fun activity, teens will try stand-up paddle boarding. We’ll provide instruction for anyone who has never been and then head out for fun on the creek. $45. 1-800-686-6996 or outsidehiltonhead.com.

Outside Kids Teen Tube Night: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays, June-August. Enjoy an evening out on the water with our U.S. Coast Guard-licensed captains.

Thrilling fun on the big tube. $55. 1-800-686-6996 or outsidehiltonhead.com.

Outside Kids Surf Camp: Join the Outside Surf School and master the waves. This educational camp emphasizes safety and fundamentals of surfing.

Basic instruction is offered on 7- and 9-foot softtop surfboards, boogie boards and skimboards.

Enjoy a 90-minute small group session or private one-on-one instruction. Ages 7 and up, includes instructor and equipment. Each 1 ½-hour session is

Sailing-certified professionals. All levels are available, from beginner to expert. Call Mark Newman at 843-681-3100 or go to scyachtclub.com/kids-programs.

South Carolina Yacht Club Tennis Summer Camp: Ages 5-14, South Carolina Yacht Club, Hilton Head Island. New players will be introduced to tennis basics like scoring and proper etiquette on the court. Advanced players will continue to learn proper footwork and balance, stroke production and point playing. 843681-3100 or scyachtclub.com/kids-programs.

$80. Private surf instruction also available. 1-800-686-6996 or outsidehiltonhead.com.

Station 300 Kids Bowl Free Summer Program: April 15-Aug. 31, Buckwalter Place Shopping Center, 25 Innovation Drive, Bluffton.

Kids bowl two free games every day. Enjoy the state-of-the-art arcade with 50 games and a prize redemption center. Finish the day off at the snack bar and Zeppelin’s Bar & Grill featuring plenty of seating indoors and an outdoor patio. Registration is required.

843-815-2695, ext. 3 or kidsbowlfree.com/station300.

South Carolina Yacht Club Sailing Camps: 1-week camps will be held June 18-Aug. 3, South Carolina Yacht Club, Hilton Head Island. A highly recognized sailing program for Hilton Head Island children, the sailing camp offers five levels of instruction from U.S.

South Carolina Yacht Club Summer Swim Lessons: MondayThursday, private and semi-private lessons available, South Carolina Yacht Club, Hilton Head Island. Private lessons are 30 minutes and cost $45 for one lesson and $175 for five. Hour-long lessons can be split between siblings; cost is $60. Semi-private lessons 30 minutes and are for two students who are at similar ability levels Five classes are $150 per person. scyachtclub.com/ kids-programs.

Week of Champions 2018: June 4-8 at various locations on Hilton Head Island. For 40 years, the Week of Champions has provided free sports camps for area children ages 8-12. Instructors are college, professional and retired athletes and members of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Athletes in Christ and other Christian ministries. Camps focus on teaching children to be champions in life. Mary Smith, 843-301-9327, or “like” Week of Champions on Facebook.

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3-D Printing STEAM Camp: 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

June 22, Arts Center of Coastal Carolina, 14 Shelter Cove Lane, Hilton Head Island. For students ages 10-16. Does your child love design technology and express interest in the “maker movement”? Students will leave with several products that they have created. Cost is $65 and registration is required. 843-686-3945, ext.

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Boys & Girls Club of Hilton Head Island: 7:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Friday at 151 Gumtree Road, Hilton Head Island. For ages 6-17.

Fishing, disc golf, par-3 golf course and driving range, STEM activities, gym, game room, technology center, art room, field trips. The club also has two playgrounds, a soccer field and tennis court. Breakfast, lunch and snack provided. $16/day per child. Eight weeks: $480 for one child, $720 for two children, $800 for three or more children in the same family. For more information call 843-689-3646 or go to bgclowcountry.org.

Bricks 4 Kids LEGO Summer Camp: 9 a.m.-noon Monday-Friday at Island Playground. This STEM (science technology engineering and math) camp is for early ages through age 7 and older and helps stimulate your child, working on creativity, team work, planning and problem solving. Each camp is themed and your children will enjoy making remote control vehicles, superheroes and Minecraft creations. $130 for the week; for multiple children or two or more camps, $110 a week. Cost includes a drink and a snack, children must provide their own socks. www.bricks4kidz.com/hiltonhead.

Hilton Head Prep 2018 Summer Day & Enrichment Camps: Prep offers several different programs ranging from day camp to enrichment camps including Animals of the Lowcountry, Marine Biology, Student Leadership, Rick Sofield Baseball Camp, American Sign Language, Wilderness Survival, Yoyo Camp, Junior Dolphin Football Camp, and the opportunity to be a mad scientist for a week. Camp sizes are limited and registration for the complete list of offerings will open online soon. mfoley@hhprep.org hhprep.org.

Love House Ministries Summer Learning Academy: 7 a.m.-6 p.m.

Monday-Friday for students through eighth grade, held at multiple locations. Math and English virtual learning, music classes, field trips, games and more. $395 per child, includes 8 weeks of camp — field trips are an additional cost. $75 registration fee. lhlacademy.com.

STEAM Camps: Two half-day camps (morning and afternoon sessions) run from June 25-29 and two from July 30-Aug. 3, Arts Center of Coastal Carolina, 14 Shelter Cove Lane, Hilton Head Island. These exciting and hands-on learning opportunities put a special emphasis on the STEAM curriculum areas — science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics.

Sessions explore 3D printing, the art of Leonardo Da Vinci, simple machines and Star Wars and Transformers models. $130 per session. For ages for each session see website. 843-6863945, ext. 205, aadams@artshhi.com or artshhi.com.

Summer Camp at The Sandbox: 8:30-11:30 a.m. Monday-Friday, except July 4 and July 18, The Sandbox: An Interactive Children’s Museum, 18 Pope Ave., Hilton Head Island. Children will be involved in supervised play with weekly themes both inside and outside. Educational activities for ages 3-10 will focus on stimulating the senses. With a 1:5 coordinator to child ratio, there will be focus on each participant. $100-125. thesandbox.org/ summer-camp.

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Home, Historic Home

CAREFUL RENOVATIONS HELP PRESERVE HEYWARD HOUSE'S PLACE IN HISTORY

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luffton’s Heyward House is a veritable time machine: Cross its threshold and you step back to 1841. The timber-framed home — an example of West Indiesinspired architecture — looks much as it did when built in the 1840s by plantation owner John J. Cole.

Over the years, however, time took its toll.

“Before the renovation, we had a beautiful, quaint Bahamian-style Southern cottage that was absolutely falling apart,” said Kelly Graham, executive director of the nonprofit Bluffton Historical Preservation Society, which owns and operates the landmark.

Heyward House was closed for a month last summer for major renovations — breathing new life into the structure while staying true to its history.

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“They took that place apart and inspected every board, numbered, stored and archived them so we could reuse all of the old timbers. And a lot of rot was discovered,” Graham said.

Much of the rot was caused by alterations to the home — a kitchen from the 1930s, upstairs bedrooms, stairs on the outside of the house.

“It had been added on to many times over the years,” Graham said. “It started as a two-room

Historic Heyward House is the official welcome center for the town of Bluffton.

Located at 70 Boundary St. in Bluffton, the house is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Mondays through Fridays and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays. Guided tours are available from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. during the week and from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays. Tours are $10 for adults and $5 for students, and children younger than 10 and members of the Bluffton Historical Preservation Society get in free.

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cabin. As the Cole family grew, they added on to the house. Sometimes, more spectacularly than others.

When their family swelled to 13 children, they needed maximum space and they added the upstairs as a sleeping loft.”

The Heyward family owned the home from the early 1880s until 1998, when they sold it to the Bluffton Historical Preservation Society. The first Heyward to live in the house was George Cuthbert Heyward, grandson of Thomas Heyward Jr., a signer of the Declaration of Independence.

The last owner, Margaret Hair Heyward, ran Bluffton’s first beauty salon in the back of the house.

She likely wouldn’t recognize the house today. Air-conditioning and heating were installed for the first time, as was insulation. To bring the home up to code, a wheelchair ramp was built in the rear of the house. There’s office space for the

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Wooden boards salvaged from the old kitchen were installed as shiplap walls in the gift shop, now stocked with period-era merchandise. The slave house in the backyard — one of few remaining examples of Civil War-era slave quarters in the Lowcountry — received a new room and siding. New furnishings for the main house were purchased and a commemoration plaque at the front entrance was hung.

No detail, no matter how small, was ignored. For example, volunteer Joanie Heyward led a project to install new light fixtures that looked appropriate for the home’s time period.

All the work wouldn’t have been possible, Graham said, if it weren’t for state Rep. Bill Herbkersman, who represents Beaufort and Jasper counties. He helped the historical society secure a $200,000 grant from the state to preserve and repair the building.

“We wouldn’t be here today without his foresight,” Graham said of Herbkersman’s efforts. “He was the one who came to the society and said, ‘You know, I know about these funds that are available for wonderful projects,’ and boy, did we get busy.”

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“I’M THE BEST GOLFER IN MY FAMILY, EXCEPT FOR MY SISTER. LIKE WAY BETTER THAN MY DAD.” — SAID BY A 10-YEAR-OLD BOY AT COCA-COLA YOUTH DAY

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— SAID SARCASTICALLY IN REFERENCE TO CHARLES HOWELL III, WHO HAS MADE $35 MILLION PLAYING GOLF

KODAIRA WINS HERITAGE Hilton Head Island’s annual PGA Tour stop crowned its first Asian champion when Japan’s Satoshi Kodaira surged from six shots back in the final round of the RBC Heritage Presented by Boeing. He defeated South Korean Si Woo Kim on the third hole of a sudden-death playoff.

Fans at the 17th green erupted when Kodaira rolled in a 25-foot birdie on the third extra hole and were primed to do the same had Kim’s attempt to force another hole made a couple more revolutions to fall into the cup.

The cheers were a universal sign of support for the pair of golfers, who used translators to conduct media interviews throughout the week — Kodaira doesn’t speak English, and Kim is far from fluent.

“Even though I'm not an American player, I'm just incredibly grateful to see some of these fans cheering my name and cheering for me in the playoff,” said Kim. Kodaira’s win gives him the opportunity to join the PGA Tour full time — a “dream come true” that he plans to accept, he said.

FALDO HELPS IJGA INAUGURATE PERFORMANCE TRAINING CENTER Pro golfer Nick Faldo presided over a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the International Junior Golf Academy’s new Performance Training Center in Bluffton. IJGA recently undertook a $2 million building renovation turning a 20,000-square-foot horse barn at Old Carolina into a state-of-the-art indoor training facility for junior golfers.

The new facility includes indoor hitting bays, a short game area, and a performance studio, which houses Swing Catalyst Force Plate equipment. Outdoors, construction has recently begun on an 18-hole, 9-green, par-3 Challenge Course and a St. Andrews links-style Himalayas putting green.

LOCAL STUDENT-ATHLETES SIGN TO COMPETE IN COLLEGE High school athletes throughout the Lowcountry are solidifying their plans to compete at the next level as the school year comes to a close.

Seven Hilton Head High student-athletes recently signed letters of intent, including a trio of NCAA Division I signees from the Seahawks’ cross country and track & field teams – Josh Williams (Georgia Tech), Mallory Liggett (Kentucky), and Ryan Moosbrugger (College of Charleston). Golfer Charlie Farrell signed with Lander, Boyce Kobleur signed to play baseball at Florence-Darlington Tech, and three-time state champion wrestler Billy Christie signed with Newberry.

A total of 12 Hilton Head High student-athletes have signed to compete at the next level this school year.

At Hilton Head Prep, another seven student-athletes signed letters of intent to compete in college, including four golfers – Alan Smith (Charleston Southern), Mikus Ming (Tennessee State), Aidan McCloskey (High Point), and Deanna Confessore (Palm Beach Atlantic) – along with tennis players Lindsay Zimmermann (Georgetown) and Divya Sharma (Washington, Mo.), and soccer standout Charlotte Covington (Sewanee).

Smith, Ming, McCloskey, and Confessore were among eight Junior Players Golf Academy students who signed, joined by Jerry Christensen (University of Tampa), Bunker Funderburgh (Mary Hardin-Baylor), Lucy Hou (Cincinnati), and Vivian Yen (Cal State East Bay).

Local high schools are invited to submit their signings to editor@ hiltonheadmonthly.com by May 15 for inclusion in next month’s issue.

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nly a handful of the 22 boats entered in this year’s Hilton Head Harbor Wahoo Shootout were able to endure the choppy seas April 21 to get far enough offshore to troll for wahoo, and only two stuck it out long enough to dig one out, making for a lot of discouraged anglers confined to the shore.

“This is our 14th year, and this is the only year that we’ve had difficulty getting the guys out,” said tournament director Marc Pincus.

“It’s unprecedented. But I give a lot of credit to the guys who actually did go and actually pulled one. They earned every bit of it.”

Planning for uncooperative weather is one of the main reasons the three-month-long S.C. Wahoo Series has grown into the largest saltwater tournament in the state. A record 128 boats entered this year’s series, in which anglers pick just two fishing days from early February to mid-April and then fish one more day during the week-long shootout, which serves as the series finale and a last chance to move up the leaderboard.

The idea is to take bad weather out of the equation — for the most part — and level the playing field for smaller boats and recreational anglers who can’t get offshore as often as fulltime charter captains.

It didn’t work out that way this year, as Capt. Stuart Lackey of Renegade Sportfishing out of Mount Pleasant swept the shootout and series titles, reeling in two fish totaling 154 pounds during the series — including an 88.3pound monster — and braving the choppy seas on the final day of the shootout to pull in a 64.2-pounder.

“We were in first place and we knew we need to try to stay there,” Lackey said. “Plus, we’ve all been fishing a long time, so we’re kind of used to it.”

The double dip earned Team Renegade paychecks totaling more than $32,000. But it was a disappointing week for last year’s shootout champs, Team Gross Tonnage out of McClellanville, who often fished alongside the Renegade team and saw them pull in the fish that won this year’s series title and its $25,000

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Capt. Stuart Lackey of Renegade Sportfishing out of Mount Pleasant swept the shootout and series titles, reeling in two fish totaling 154 pounds during the series — including an 88.3-pound monster.

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“I fished beside him both days, so not only did he beat us, but I was right there,” Capt. Gardner McClellan said. “I saw him win this tournament. I watched both of them come over the rail. That’s pouring salt in the wound right there.”

Capt. Trae Everett and Team Reelist out of St. Helena Island landed a tournament-record 105.5-pound lunker on his first fishing day but could only manage a 36.5-pounder on day two, finishing fourth overall.

“South Carolina showed it’s got some world-class wahoo fishing here,” Pincus said. “Right now, we’re the only tournament in the world that I know of that weighed one over 100 pounds this year, and you’re talking about Jacksonville and the Bahamas, and some pretty fishy places. South Carolina, man. I’m real proud of that.”

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Sustainable Is Attainable HILTON HEAD, OLDFIELD HONORED FOR GREEN PRACTICES

BY CAROL WEIR

IT’S POSSIBLE TO CHANGE SMALL HABITS THAT ADD UP TO A BIG DIFFERENCE. – JILL KOMBRINK, OLDFIELD’S NATURALIST AND ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATOR

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On March 15, the Town of Hilton Head Island, the Oldfield Community Association and the Seabrook Island Property Owners Association were recognized as the state’s first Audubon International-certified sustainable communities.

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To earn the certification, the communities developed and implemented long-term sustainability plans that address things like tourism; education; open space and land use; planning; public safety and emergency management; recreation; resource use; transportation; and volunteerism and civic engagement.

“We are excited to honor these communities for their commitment to creating a sustainable future,” said Christine Kane, executive director at Audubon International. The nonprofit organization works with developments, resorts and golf courses in 36 countries on natural resource management practices.

The Town of Hilton Head Island is the first municipality in South Carolina — and the seventh overall — to receive this designation.

"Development on our Island was born in a climate of sustainability, and the Town of Hilton Head Island strives to continue our partnership with nature," said Sally Krebs, the town’s sustainable practices coordinator.

Krebs said Town Council voted in 2010 to begin the Audubon certification process. Accomplishments include moving from silver to gold level as a bicycle-friendly community, and establishing pages on the town’s website to help residents adopt sustainable practices at home and work. The town has also partnered with Beaufort County, Clemson University and other local entities to reduce contamination by stormwater runoff and to teach the public how to protect local waterways from pollution.

Oldfield Community Association received the designation after members completed the process in only a year and a half — the fastest community ever to be certified.

“Oldfield has doubled its emphasis on sound ecological and sustainable practices,” said Oldfield Club board member Steve Massas.

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Oldfield is a 860-acre private community that include a Greg Norman Signature golf course, nature trails, a fitness center and pool, an equestrian center, and a nature and outfitters center.

The community has worked with Audubon International for about a decade, first as part of Audubon’s Cooperative Sanctuary Program for golf and then participating in the group’s Green Neighborhoods Program. In order to earn the sustainable community designation, Oldfield increased its recycling efforts, switched to eco-friendly cleaning products for its

From left, Heather Paton from Seabrook Property Owners Association, Marcy Benson from the Town of Hilton Head, Christine Kane of Audubon International and Jill Kombrink of Oldfield pose after the awards ceremony on March 15.

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common areas and came up with suggested “green” practices for lawn and garden care.

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“There were long hours of meetings, compromising and decision-making, but there's a true sense of accomplishment. Do we still pull plastic bottles out of the garbage and see lawn care providers spraying who knows what onto our lawns? Yes, but change doesn’t happen overnight.”

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Others just can’t help themselves. Here, a few famous quotes on gardening to help spark an interest: “When I go into my garden with a spade and dig a bed, I feel such an exhilaration and health that I discover that I have been defrauding myself all this time in letting others do for me what I should have done with my own hands.” — Ralph Waldo Emerson, 1803-1882

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“There can be no other occupation like gardening in which, if you were to creep up behind someone at their work, you would find them smiling.” — Mirabel Osler, contemporary English garden writer

IF YOU HAVE A GARDEN AND A LIBRARY, YOU HAVE EVERYTHING YOU NEED. — CICERO, 106-43 B.C.

“No occupation is so delightful to me as the culture of the earth.” — Thomas Jefferson, 1743-1826 “People from a planet without flowers would think we must be mad with joy the whole time to have such things about us.” — English author and philosopher Iris Murdoch, 1919-1999

“They come seeking many things including gardening inspiration, peace of mind and intellectual stimulation, but most of all, I believe they come in quest of beauty.”

— Cason Callaway, creator of Callaway Gardens in Georgia, 1894-1961

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LOWCOUNTRY BEAUTY: ALL SAINTS GARDEN TOUR

May: A Poem The merry month of May Summer is soon on the way.

Low country fragrances waft in the breeze, Birds sing happily from the trees.

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I think we can all agree That the best things in life are truly free.

Take time to appreciate the simple things Like the furious flutter of hummingbird wings, Sunrises, sunsets, rainbows, and smiles, God' gifts to us, the list goes on for miles.

Find your happiness in what comes your way For natures gifts are all around you...in the merry month of May. – DEB MCGEE HAMPTON HALL RESIDENT

The Lowcountry blooms best in spring, when azaleas, dogwood, roses, irises, wisteria, gardenia and dozens of other plants and trees bust forth in a cascade of color. The best place to see the best blossoms of the season? The All Saints Garden Tour.

The 31th annual tour, to be held on May 19, will feature six gardens in southern Beaufort County — three on Hilton Head Island and three in Bluffton. The gardens are in the following communities: River Bend, Berkley Hall, Belfair, Spanish Wells, Hilton Head Plantation and Sea Pines.

The event also includes lunch, a boutique, arts and craft vendors, live music and baked goods. The tour is from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., with lunch from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the church, 3001 Meeting St., Hilton Head.

The proceeds from this year’s tour will benefit a variety of Locountry nonprofit groups, including Antioch Education Center in Ridgeland, Backpack Buddies of Bluffton, Backpack Buddies of Hilton Head, Hilton Head Safe Harbour, and St. Stephen's UMC Outreach Food Bank in Jasper County. Since its inception, the All Saints Garden Tour has donated more than $500,000 to local charities.

Tickets are $35 and can be purchased at The Greenery, Green Thumb Nursery, Bruno Nursery, Burke’s Main Street Pharmacy and the All Saints Church office on Hilton Head Island; in Bluffton, they are available at Taylor’s Landscape, Sunshine Nursery, Markel’s Card & Gift Shop, and Honey Baked Ham. For more information, call 843-689-9495 or go to allsaintsgardentour.wordpress.com.

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Johnson served 16 years on active duty, completing four deployment tours. He suffered injuries

by IEDs on two separate missions and underwent numerous surgeries before he retired in 2012 with 14 awards and medals, including the Iraqi Campaign Medal, the NATO Service Ribbon, the Combat

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Action Badge, the Army Service Ribbon and the Purple Heart.

Fast forward to Nov. 17, 2017, when Johnson and his family moved from Colorado to Bluffton, where they were greeted by a cheering crowd of hundreds during a special ceremony held by Pulte Group. Company executives in charge of the national homebuilder’s Built To Honor had chosen the Johnsons to receive the 50th brand new home.

And the Johnsons picked Bluffton out of all the company’s developments.

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welcomed the family and their entourage of dogs to their fully furnished new home in Bluffton’s Sea Grass Station neighborhood.

As part of the company’s mission to give back to veterans, Faucette assembled a team of Pulte employees from Myrtle Beach, Charleston and Hilton Head to create the perfect home. The group met weekly via Skype to discuss everything from the home site to the floorplan and modifications, to the surprise announcement to the family and fundraising efforts. More than 70 tradesmen and sponsors were involved in the project.

“They were so inspiring and talented and had a huge heart for making this home one that was special and meaningful for the Johnsons,” Faucette said.

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U.S. veteran Army Jey Johnson, his wife Shana and their children received a mortgage-free home in Bluffton from Pulte Group’s Built to Honor program.

And the project wasn’t just meaningful for the Johnsons.

Faucette said she became emotional at the ceremony: “Telling a deserving family that they are going to receive a new home, mortgage-free, is not something that was on my bucket list, but it was an absolute blessing to be part of something so meaningful. Then to get to know the Johnsons and seeing how genuinely grateful and selfless they were as people, and what a close, loving family they are — that was the icing on the cake.”

Johnson and his wife, Shana, have raised a close-knit family that includes four children, two grandchildren and five dogs. The couple’s youngest daughter and son, Karragyne and Jace, are now attending Bluffton High School. The couple’s eldest son, JD, and his family are in Colorado and plan to relocate to Bluffton in the near future.

The Johnsons made the trip to Bluffton from Colorado earlier in the year to see the house when the studs were still exposed and to get the lay of the land.

“We went to Harbour Town and we saw dolphins swimming there. My mother-in-law shouted, ‘Look, a shark,’ but I said, ‘No it’s a dolphin,’” Shana Johnson said. “I could see three of them.”

After several months, the family has settled into their new home, becoming regulars at Lowcountry favorites like Okatie Ale House and Cahill’s Market. They’ve also been busy exploring nearby destinations.

“We’ve been to Beaufort and Savannah and plan to go to Charleston within the next few weeks,” Shana Johnson said.

Pulte Group’s next Built To Honor home will be constructed this year in Myrtle Beach.

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Time Outside HARDSCAPES ADD VALUE TO HOMES

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What’s the most comfortable way to enjoy all that Mother Nature has to offer? By incorporating upscale outdoor living spaces, Lowcountry residents attain optimal comfort and ease. It’s these spaces, area real estate agents say, that become the most important when trying to sell a home.

“When we live or are seeking to live in such a beautiful area as the Lowcountry, outdoor living spaces are essential,” said Chip Collins, broker and owner of the Collins Group Real Estate. “There’s just something about them.”

Whether it’s a screened porch for a casual dinner with family, a pool to share with grandchildren, or a cozy firepit for friends to gather around, Lowcountry homebuyers are looking for outdoor entertaining spaces.

Or, as real estate agent Ken Oliver of Dunes Real Estate describes it: “The chillin’ and grillin’ in the outdoor space.” It’s an expected part of the Lowcountry lifestyle, he said. “When people are moving here from the Midwest or Northeast, they like to have outdoor space. It can be as simple as a small patio.”

The great indoors has been moving into the great outdoors for years — especially in the Lowcountry, where warm salt air breezes through the trees for three seasons out of the year. Lowcountry homebuilders and

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homeowners have embraced the trend, crafting artfully designed and carefully positioned hardscapes like patios and terraces that blend seamlessly with professionally landscaped green spaces.

“It’s all about the integrating of hardscaping with landscaping,” Collins said. “The pool, for instance, while it has functionality, becomes just as much a part of the aesthetics. A lot of the pools aren’t designed to be so big, but are ornate and really serve as a water feature for outside living areas. And a surrounding deck or patio serves as a great place to entertain and gives a great ambiance as a reminder that we live in such a beautiful location.”

These spaces are big draws for homebuyers — even if they don’t think they want a pool or hot tub, one look at these “wow” factors can help seal the deal.

Other popular selling features include fully furnished outdoor kitchens, complete with ranges, grills, wine coolers, sinks and granite countertops. And, of course, as a home’s price tag increases, buyers’ expectations for outdoor amenities also rise.

And it’s important not to forget the other elements of outdoor spaces that can sway potential homebuyers: decks; terraces; patios; exotic gardens; fencing and trellises; outdoor LED lighting; sound

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Outdoor living spaces will continue to be in demand, according to the National Association of Realtors’ Profile of Home Staging report. It predicts that hot items for 2018 will include outside wine bars; textured walls and tongue-and-groove siding; energy-efficient outdoor heating units incorporated into the ceilings of open-sided or screened-in porches; and outdoor flooring that matches the look and feel of the flooring indoors.

It’s in homeowners’ best interest to keep up with these trends, Collins said.

“We’re seeing in certain segments of the market how much more a home can command because it does have something like a swimming pool,” he said. “It could become a critical point in the sale. When you extend the living space and the livability of the entire property, it can bring a big return on investment for sure.”

WHEN YOU EXTEND THE LIVING SPACE AND THE LIVABILITY OF THE ENTIRE PROPERTY, IT CAN BRING A BIG RETURN ON INVESTMENT FOR SURE. – CHIP COLLINS

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CORNELLS JOIN CENTURY 21 The husband-and-wife team of Joe and Yvonne Cornell has joined Century 21 A Low Country Realty as real estate agents.

Joe Cornell has been a licensed real estate professional since 1982, beginning his real estate career in Philadelphia where he worked with his father in property management.

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He holds specialist designations in second home properties, senior real estate and military relocation.

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Dreaming of Buying a Vacation Home?

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As we head into the summer season, it always warms my heart to see families enjoying our island. I find myself wondering where they are from, what they do for a living, and if this is their first time visiting Hilton Head.

Many visitors come back year after year to enjoy the Lowcounty, renting vacation homes to use as their home bases during their visits. When people dream of owning their own vacation home, they often banish the thought quickly and reprimand themselves, thinking they would never be able to afford a second home. And while vacation homes are, of course, a big investment, they aren’t out of reach if you factor in the possibility of rental income. Local property management companies can provide rental history or projections based on condition, location, and amenities. This information might help make owning a second home possible.

Many Lowcountry visitors head home after their vacations refreshed and relaxed. Sometimes, out of curiosity, they’ll do a quick internet search to see what kinds of vacation properties are available for purchase on the island. And while doing your own research is important, a Realtor can help you properly weigh the decision and explore all your options. Only Realtors have access to the latest figures and data for the Hilton Head area, and they can supply the most accurate information to help you make an informed decision.

In the first couple of months of 2018, the condo/villa market on Hilton Head has seen a 14.4 percent increase in closed transactions. Single-family homes on Hilton Head have also seen a 32 percent increase in closed transactions compared to last year. This is a sign that would-be buyers are becoming more confident in the local real estate market and are ready to dive in and purchase a vacation home.

In fact, currently in many of the region’s price points, there is a 5.6-month supply for single-family homes and 3.9-month supply for condos.

If you know someone thinking of buying a vacation home in the area, be sure they work with a Realtor who is a member of the Hilton Head Area Association of Realtors.

Jean Beck is chief executive officer of the Hilton Head Area Association of Realtors.

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Excellent value! Screened lanai pool, inviting great room floorplan and oversized corner lot in much desired area of HHP. Close to Spring Lake Rec Area, Country Club of Hilton Head, Skull Creek Marina, dining, etc. Features include energy saving spray foam insulation, tray ceiling, private master suite w/ updated, oversized laundry/craft room, ample guest bedrooms, built-ins, excellent storage space, transom and bay windows, etc. 3BR/2BA, 2207 Sq. Ft., $450,000.

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Remodeled villa w/panoramic Intracoastal Waterway & marina views. Private 1st floor end unit. Beautiful bamboo flooring, detailed millwork, kitchen w/breakfast bar & granite counters. Excellent BR separation. Luxurious master BA & walk-in closet. Much desired glassed/screened Carolina room with easy walkout to waterfront walkway. Private complex pool.

3BR/2BA, 1393 Sq. Ft., $433,000.

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43 Toppin Drive. Golf view home with open floor plan. Volume ceilings, gas fireplace, private outdoor living area. 3BR/2BA, 1940 Sq. Ft., $350,000

7644 Huntington Villas-Leamington-$649,000 Steps to Beach. 3BR/3.5BA, 1775 Sq. Ft. 7648 Huntington Villas-Leamington-$499,000 Steps to Beach. 1st Floor, 1-Level, 2BR/2BA, 1460 Sq. Ft. 117 Barrington Court-Palmetto Dunes-$445,500 1BR/1.5BA-Oceanfront 1767 St. Andrews Common-Palmetto Dunes-$340,000 Rarely Available 1st floor. 2BR/2BA, 1342 Sq. Ft. 7456 Anchorage Villas-Shelter Cove/PD-$299,900 2BR/2BA, 1150 Sq. Ft., Lagoon View 141 Devils Elbow Lane-Moss Creek-$199,000 2BR/2BA-Marsh to Golf View

3 Royal Pointe Drive. Charming courtyard entry updated home with open floor plan. Kitchen w/ granite counters & breakfast bar. 3BR/2BA, 1822 Sq. Ft. $319,000.

73 Stable Gate Road. Lagoon view home w/atrium, great room, large back yard, gas fireplace, excellent BR separation. 2BR/2BA, 1371 Sq. Ft., $229,000

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Renovated and beautifully updated home in popular Hickory Forest neighborhood.

Private homesite affords plenty of outdoor living space. Open concept floor plan provides great flexibility. All rooms on main level except BR and BA + flex/hobby room above the 2-car garage.

Updates and improvements make this home truly move-in ready. Hickory Forest owners enjoy direct access to Port Royal Sound. 4BR/3BA/2750 Sq. Ft., $464,900.

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Short stroll to waterfront leisure trail along the Bluff in HHP. Superbly maintained home offers expansive kitchen open to great room & Carolina room, 3 large BRs + office/study, DR & oversized laundry/craft room. Features include wood floors, vaulted & tray ceilings, detailed millwork, Savannah brick wood burning fireplace, plantation shutters, skylights, 18” ceramic tile. Private rear deck. 3BR/3.5BA, 3367 Sq. Ft., $519,000.

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Updated villa near the Country Club of Hilton Head w/panoramic Intracoastal Waterway/Skull Creek views. Granite/ stainless kitchen opens Family Room. Master suite features luxurious bath w/ stone flooring, granite vanity, twin basins, walk-in natural stone/glass surround shower & walk-in closet. Private guest BR offers updated bath. Spacious water view screened porch. Lock & go villa living. 2BR/2BA, 1183 Sq. Ft., $360,000.

Lots/Boatslips 18 Peninsula Drive-Lagoon-Moss Creek-$165,000 35 Timber Lane-Lagoon-Moss Creek-$70,000 15 Royal Pointe Drive-Lagoon-Moss Creek-$69,000 23 Lynnfield Place-Wooded-Hampton Hall-$59,000 P7-Skull Creek Marina-Hilton Head Plantation 75 Ft-$75,000 134 Villages of Skull Creek-Hilton Head Plantation 36 Ft.-$21,000

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HILTON HEAD PLANTATION

INDIGO RUN

PALMETTO HALL

LOWCOUNTRY LIVING AT ITS FINEST. Long Marsh and tidal creek views from this Model Perfect Home. Stately moss draped Oaks enhance the setting of this spacious home. Over 3,700 sq.ft. w/4 Br, or 3 plus Bonus Room. Open floorplan w/large Great Room w/18’ coffered ceilings and hardwood floors. Chef’s Kitchen w/large granite breakfast bar. Beautiful Dining Room w/wainscoting opens to Great Room. Perfect for entertaining.

Private Master Suite. Reading Loft. Expansive Deck and Screened Porch overlook Marsh. Oversized 2 car Garage. Loads of storage. $879,000

INCREDIBLE ISLAND LIFESTYLE HOME overlooking the most panoramic Lagoon and Golf Homesites. Privacy abounds as you enter by the Courtyard Pool. Spacious main living area with a large Great Room with hardwood floors opening to a large Kitchen. Private Mater Suite and Den / 4th Bedroom. Two Bedroom, two Bath Guest House with Kitchenette. 3 Car Garage plus a temperature controlled area for additional 6 cars or additional living space. Landmark Home in The Golf Club designed by Kermit Huggins. $779,000

PREMIER STREET in Palmetto Hall across the street from the Palmetto Hall Club. Tom Peeples Custom built home overlooking a large lagoon and 9th Fairway. 4 Br, 4 Ba. Spacious Great Room with hardwood floors and coffered ceilings. Dream Kitchen with custom cabinets with granite tops and top of the line appliances, including full Sub-Zero Refrigerator and full Freezer. Private Master Suite, 4th Br is a Bonus Room over the Garage. Model Perfect. Used only as a second home. Pride of ownership is obvious in this home. $775,000

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SPACIOUS HOME in a Park-Like setting overlooking the 12th Green of Golden Bear. 5 Bedroom or 4 Bedrooms plus a Bonus Room plus a Media Room plus a 4-CAR GARAGE. Living & Dining Room with hardwood floors. Chef’s Kitchen with top of the line appliances opening to a Breakfast Room and light filled Family Room. Private Master Suite. Two Gas Fireplaces – Tiled Patio with wrought iron fence. Loads of upgrades. $749,000

FABULOUS ISLAND LIFESTYLE HOME with screened Lanai Courtyard Pool overlooking tranquil lagoon and 9th Green of Golden Bear.

Must-see home has been completely remodeled with high-end finishes. 3 Br, 3.5 Ba plus Office. Spacious open plan w/12ft. ceilings and hardwood floors.

Chef’s kitchen w/Signature Custom Cabinetry & Granite Counters & top of the line Thermador Appliances. Elegant Master Suite. Separate Cabana with a private bath. Beautifully Landscaped cul de sac homesite with a large Pennsylvania Bluestone patio. $739,000

BEAUTIFUL CUSTOM BUILT HOME overlooking the 13th Fairway with our 3600 sq ft. 4 Br or 3 Br plus bonus room and 3.5 Ba. Built in 2004 this home has an elegant Living and Dining Room, Chef’s Kitchen open to large Family Room. Private Master Suite, Bedroom separation and a covered Porch. $499,000

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WONDERFUL LOCATION within HHP on a very quiet & peaceful street, this home is a short walk to the Beach/Sound. 3 Br, 2.5 Ba w/formal dining room, large breakfast room, beautiful hardwood floors, large great room w/high ceilings, Carolina room, very large his/her closets & spacious master bathroom, this home is must-see! Great curb appeal & new sod in 2017. Newly painted throughout and is move-in ready. Enjoy this quiet & peaceful neighborhood as well as very private wooded homesite $479,000

SPACIOUS TOWNHOME with over 2800 sq ft across from The Country Club. 3 Br, 3.5 Ba with 2 car garage and private elevator. Open floorplan, Kitchen with Breakfast Area, Dining Room. Great Room with hardwood floors. Private Master Suite and Guest BR/BA. Regime Fee covers exterior maintenance. $459,000

PRIVATE END OF CUL-DE-SAC LOCATION overlooking the golf course and lagoon. 4 Br, 3 Full Ba. Major renovations in 2006. Home shows like a model. Great Room w/hardwood floors – light filled Carolina Room. Kitchen w/Granite counter tops. Spacious Master Bedroom and Bath. 4th Bedroom/Bonus Room. Large walk in Attic (expandable space), plus Office/Computer Room. Covered Porch w/Slate flooring. $449,000

PALMETTO BLUFF

HILTON HEAD PLANTATION

FOREST BEACH

BUILD YOUR DREAM FAMILY COMPOUND on the 6.96 acre homesite in prestigious Palmetto Bluff. Beautiful entrance with gas lanterns on either side and brick paver entry drive. Enjoy the incredible LowCountry lifestyle that Palmetto Bluff represents. EZ access to Hilton Head, Bluffton and Savannah. $419,000

GREAT VALUE Great value for this light filled home at the end of a cul-de-sac on a full sized wooded view lot. 3 Bedrooms, 2 Full Baths, Large Great Room with cathedral ceilings and triple sliding glass doors opening to a patio. $369,900

BEST VALUE IN FOREST BEACH Walking distance to the Beach and Coligny Plaza. 2 Bed, 2 Bath, 4th floor. Ocean Walk has a beautiful indoor and outdoor pool. Great Vacation Rental, long term rental or primary home. $169,000

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Hilton Head Plantation 41 Ellenita Dr. - $142,500

Indigo Run 667 Colonial Dr. - $129,000

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1 42 Broad Pointe Dr. | Broad Pointe | $1,995,000 Just Reduced $105,000 Waterfront Residence w/ Broad Creek

views. Soaring ceilings, connoisseur’s kitchen, home theater. 4 BR/5 BA + office. Screened-in porch w/ fireplace, outdoor kitchen & dining area, lush landscape & custom pool. You deserve this!

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16 Spring Hill Ct. | Colleton River | $1,049,000

The WOW marsh & river view overlooking the 9th hole of the Nicklaus Course, as well as the dramatic finishing holes in the background, makes this an iconic property. Elevated above the golf course, privacy and vistas abound in this 5 BR or 4 BR+ bonus room home located on a peninsula-type cul de sac lot. The bright open floor plan flows well from the two story great room to the cozy family room, all open to the kitchen. Balconies off of two guest rooms upstairs offer long deep water views over the private, lushly landscaped pool.

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3 69 Baynard Cove Rd. | Sea Pines | $1,049,000 Just Reduced $101,000 This immaculate home, in a great

location, is picture perfect as framed by large oaks and a tranquil lagoon in the back. This residence features a bright open living room and a kitchen that opens to the family room overlooking an expansive backyard with water views.

3 BR/ 3.5 BA this custom home has lots of appeal!

4 15 Telford Lane | The Golf Club | $899,000 Just Reduced $30,000 4 BR/4.5 BA home has so much flexibility

with a large family room which opens to the kitchen, a media & entertainment room furnished with a pool table, an office & 3 car garage. A new addition is the Carolina room with its own fireplace.

Situated on a cul de sac viewing the 3rd hole of the Golf Club at Indigo Run. 5

64 Crosstree Dr. | Windmill Harbour | $849,000

Custom built 4 BR, 4.5 BA townhome with “Wow” factor upon entry into its 2 story foyer. Major renovation throughout with Brazilian Cherry hardwood floors, crown molding, detailed interior trim, plantation shutters, built-ins, elevator and high ceilings on 2nd floor. An expansive master suite with cathedral ceiling & impressive intracoastal views from private balcony. Open great room, over-sized wrap around deck, two patios with sunset views, 6 car garage with epoxy floor. A must see!

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56 Crosswinds Dr. | Crosswinds | $759,000

Southern charm on the center of Hilton Head this home is located in a quiet private gated community, Crosswinds. Situated on a unique home site that takes advantage of a lagoon, as well as Broad Creek and long deep water views, this is one of kind. This two-story home features 4BR/4.5BA, four exterior porches which exudes quality and character. A great room opens to the kitchen.

Three of the four bedrooms are large enough with master style bathrooms and double basins to be considered master bedrooms.

7 21 River Club Dr. | River Club | $629,000 Just Reduced $70,000 Enjoy life in the River Club on Broad

Creek for 629,000!! Sellers are moving, and this reduced price is a rare chance to be in the exclusive River Club community of Indigo Run at an exceptional value. With a 3/4 acre lot, private views, mature landscaping and magnificent oaks, this raised 4 bedroom 4.5 bath home is immaculate and bright, with an open floor plan.

This is a must see, located in the center of the Island, only minutes from the beach and shopping, and a short drive to off-island.

8 15 Pond Drive | The Golf Club | $625,000 Just Reduced $24,000 Bright & spacious, open plan, like-new

custom home with tranquil water views. Enjoy the morning sun & shaded afternoons in the highly desirable Golf Club neighborhood of Indigo Run. 4 BR/3.5 BA, 3,076 sq. ft.

9 41 Richfield Way | Golden Bear | $599,000 Just Reduced $50,000 This meticulously taken care of, 1 owner

home has an open floorplan with high ceilings. 4 BR/3 FBA/ 2 HBA all on 1st floor & private bonus room upstairs. Great views of 2nd Hole of Golden Bear Golf Course in Indigo Run. 10 21 Rusty Rail Ln. | Hilton Head Plantation | $409,000 Just Reduced $20,000 Bright & Open 3 BR/2.5 BA Custom

Home with Oversized Screened in Porch. Pella windows, Large Patio, lush landscaping & Golf Course Views, set on a quiet cul-de-sac within a Private Community. 2,538 sq. ft.

NORTH FOREST BEACH 1 CURLEW ROAD | $1,450,000

WEXFORD 42 BRIDGETOWN ROAD | $974,000

HILTON HEAD PLANTATION 17 CHRISTO DRIVE | $649,000

Custom-built 5th row just steps from Coligny plaza and the Beach! Kaci Hollingsworth 843-422-3552.

Exceptional updated home on cul-de-sac. Open and airy 5BR/4.5BA. Karen Ryan 843-422-1101.

4 BR/3.5 BA in Skull Creek North with HH Country Club golf course/marsh views. The Bell Team 843-290-2591.

HAMPTON LAKE 11 DRIFTWOOD COURT | $648,000

HAMPTON POINTE 236 ALDER LANE | $479,000

SUN CITY 107 HUNLEY COURT | $450,000

Recently completed 2017 custom lowcountry style 4BR/4BA. Shaylin Davis 305-304-4021.

SUN CITY 30 NIGHTINGALE LANE | $298,000 Impeccable Dogwood with 8x23 three season room. 2BR/2BA +Den. Ruth Kimball 843-540-0205.

SPANISH WELLS PLANTATION 30 MCINTOSH ROAD | $225,000 Beautiful high elevation, full acre lot with a lovely fairway view of hole 5. Nancy Sain 843-505-2826.

Lovely 3BR/2B Waverly on cul-de-sac with lots of light and upgrades! Christine Wisniewski 843-707-2210.

Golf location & view! Estate model located on the Okatie Creek Golf Course. Ruth Kimball 843-540-0205.

CYPRESS RIDGE 2263 BLAKERS BLVD | $274,500

SUN CITY 336 LANDING LANE | $256,000

Cozy 4BR/2B home with loft, large screened patio, fenced back yard! Christine Wisniewski 843-707-2210

Perfect size Lark Villa on a premium oversized wooded lot. Ruth Kimball 843-540-0205.

HAMPTON HALL | LOT 49 FARNSLEIGH AVENUE | $122,000

MARRIOTT GRANDE OCEAN 51 S FOREST BEACH #8927 | $21,900

Fabulous tranquil lagoon/nature preserve home site in Hampton Hall. Barbara Garrard 843-815-2831.

Timeshare. Rare oceanfront platinum summer week available for sale. Ollie Johnson 843-290-4985.

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2 BALD EAGLE RD. WEST – SEA PINES

26 DUCK HAWK ROAD – SEA PINES/OCEAN SIDE

Shows like a model - very large 1 bedroom, 2 bath townhome with 2 balconies overlooking pool and tennis courts. Large master bedroom with sitting area.

Villa has been updated! 4th floor penthouse location. The Forest Beach Villas are in the South Forest Beach area, just across the street from the beach; has tennis courts as well as an on-site pool. A convenient walk (5 min.) to the shops and restaurants of Coligny Plaza.

4 BR/5.5 BA. An absolute architectural master piece with high end features galore and long marsh views. Gorgeous kitchen and family room. Separate dining plus living room. High ceilings, lots of glass, sound system and extensive lighting features. Large downstairs with party room plus full kitchen leads out to heated pool and fireplace. 3 car garage. 4 minute walk to Beach!

First row Sea Pines property guarantees a spectacular view of the ocean.

Very well maintained 4 BR, 4.5 BA home with an open kitchen, high ceilings, media room, elevator, open porch, 2 separate decks, and outdoor pool. The property includes 4,136 sq. ft. of living area / 6,510 total sq. ft., a 2-car garage and a private wooden walkway to the beach.

MLS #379353 $274,500

MLS #359913 $1,849,000

MLS #375526 $2,950,000

Mary Pracht 843.298.1715

Loni Lueke 843.505.1193

A-729 SCHOONER COURT VILLAS – SEA PINES

11 SAINT ANDREWS PL. – SEA PINES/HARBOUR TOWN

25 OYSTER LANDING RD. – SEA PINES/CLUB COURSE

5 STAR LOCATION!!! Direct waterfront Calibogue Sound View. Huge grass backyard play area, and bulkhead for fishing and crabbing. Spacious townhouse: 2 bdrms, 2 1/2 baths, overlooking waterfront patio. Updated and Designer furnished. Walk to Harbour Town amenities; boat rentals, pool, tennis, golf, restaurants. Nightly entertainment, Free beach trolley. Very Desirable rental area.

Ideally located on a quiet residential street in the heart of Harbour Town.

This home boasts lagoon and golf views of famed Harbour Town Golf Links #2 and #8. This beautiful 4BR/3.5BA home has been continually updated and improved. Must see!

MLS #362016 $529,000 (F)

Wendy Cobitt 843.816.2672

Lowcountry charm meets European attention to detail in this beautiful custom built home. With expansive marsh to sound views in front to the privacy of maturely landscaped pool and tidal creek in the back, this is the lifestyle you are looking for. Enjoy entertaining and living with the master suite on the first floor and lovely ensuite guest rooms upstairs as well as a fabulous garage, workshop and potting area. This is a must see!

Tommy Austin 843.384.7033

MLS #377150 $1,079,000 (F)

Nancy Cunningham 843.683.4580

MLS #379307 $1,150,000

Wendy Cobitt 843.816.2672

8 INDIAN HILL LANE – WINDMILL HARBOUR

3 LONG MARSH LANE – SEA PINES/CLUB COURSE E PRIC

Are you ready to build your dream home on the perfect spot? Sunrises to the front of the property, exceptional sunsets to the back and located in prestigious Indian Hill Point, a small peninsula in Windmill Harbour. Abuts common area giving impression of more space. Plans and past permitting in place.

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VIEWS FROM SUNRISE TO SUNSET! Private Marsh Island location, complete designer renovation in 2014. 3 BR, 3.5 baths on cul-de-sac. Open floor plan with hardwood & tile floors throughout. Gourmet kitchen with top of the line appliances, completely outfitted bar, over-sized attached garage, 2 decks, multiple gardens. Stunning!

MLS #367805 $539,000

MLS #373906 $1,175,000

Susan Ochsner 843.816.6388

Bill Buryk 843.422.4431

Beautiful and newly remodeled Sea Pines home! Updates galore throughout this spacious and light-filled home including floors, kitchen, bathrooms, light fixtures, trim...too many to list! Located on a private cul-de-sac with tranquil wood and lagoon view. New roof and gutters in 2017. Two car garage also has additional work area. This lovely and move-in ready home would make a wonderful permanent residence or second home.

Private setting close to Harbour Town.

MLS #378892 $879,000

Lorri Lewis 843.422.6448

Tommy Austin

Mary Pracht

Loni Lueke

Nancy Cunningham

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Wendy Corbitt

Susan Ochsner

Bill Buryk

Lorri Lewis

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1206 The Sea Crest

37 Ruddy Turnstone

$2,249,000

$999,000

$3,895,000

This 2nd row, 7BR/6.5BA beach home has it all! Three master suites with private balconies, oceanviews & private pool.

Real Estate is All about Location and this 3 Bedroom 3 Bath Villa has it all. Outstanding Views, Open Floorplan and High Ceilings

Perfect blend of luxury and comfort in this 6BR/6.5BA Oceanfront home. High end appointments & open floor plan.

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MLS# 376727

MLS# 375621

12 Royal Tern

182 Club Course Dr

3 Sandy Beach Trail

2nd Row Ocean, 9BR/10BA masterpiece just steps from the beach. Over $225K in rentals.

Beautifully maintained 6 Bedroom, 6.5 Bath home on the 5th Fairway of Sea Pines Country Club course. Exceptional Quality Finishes.

Rare opportunity to own in Burke's Beach.

This 7BR/6.5BA elegant beach home is just a block to the ocean!

MLS# 372400

MLS# 379480

MLS# 375259

$3,195,000

$1,295,000

$1,095,000

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Stunning showplace home, wide and long lagoon views, walk to beach. Located in Port Royal Plantation, Hilton Head Island's ONLY private Oceanfront Plantation. Shows brand new, barely used since expertly constructed as a custom home. Finishes, details, craftsmanship, upgrades, accessories and materials all exceed even the highest standards. 4,000 heated square feet, includes 4 bedrooms, 4 full baths, powder room, office, exercise room, gallery, great room, walk in pantry, large laundry room, elevator to all floors, 2nd & 3rd floor screened porches, open deck with fireplace and summer kitchen. 3 car garage, expandable to 6 car, 2,700 sq. ft. garage. Feels like Palmetto Bluff, near the beach! $2,200,000

SINGLETON BEACH – DIRECT OCEANFRONT – 12 COLLIER BEACH ROAD

DIRECT Oceanfront Home on Hilton Head Island. 6 Bedrooms, 5 1/2 baths. 2 story great room w/walls of glass bathing the home with natural light. Pool and Jacuzzi. Fully furnished and established as a vacation rental property. Priced to sell and the perfect time of the year to buy and reap the rental income. Home was constructed by Carl Lipscomb Builders. Hilton Head Island Awards: #1 Island in USA by Conde Nast, 2017. #1 Island in the Continental US and #2 Island in the World by Travel and Leisure 2017. Sustainable Planning Award from Audubon International. Gold Level Bicycle Friendly Award. $1,699,000

PORT ROYAL PLANTATION – 2ND ROW ON THE BEACH WALK – 5 HEYWARD PLACE

Johnson Delaney Custom Built Home. Impressive Curb appeal, 2nd row on the Beach Walk, with permanent views! Slab on Grade construction with 18' elevation! 1st time offered for sale. Stately home with wood floors, craftsman trim, abundant built-ins and cabinetry. Open Kitchen to casual dining, to Family Room w/fireplace, wet bar. Large formal Dining Room separate Office or Study. Private Master suite. Both main floor guest bedrooms are en-suite. 1 w/ private entrance. Bonus Room or 4th bedroom over side entry garage, views of the water! Siding is smooth sawn cypress. Cul-de-sac location in one of the most enchanting parts of Port Royal Plantation. Majestic Live Oaks. $1,195,000

PORT ROYAL PLANTATION

TIMBERCREST AT SPANISH WELLS

YACHT COVE

HOMESITES 690 Colonial Drive

Full Size Golf Course Homesite in the Golf Club at Indigo Run. Views of the 14th Fairway. $169,000

19 Cat Brier Lane

136 Coggins Point

32 Timbercrest

One of kind homesite here. 200’wide, 160’ deep, 3 3 BR + office or 4 BR, including separate suite above 2 minute walk to beach, high elevation, can build slab on car detached garage. Great room with cathedral ceiling.

Side porch, Fenced-in backyard with fire pit and pavers. grade. Golf views. New Beach Club. $550,000 PLUS Golf Course View of the Spanish Wells Golf Course! $359,000

22 Brittany Place

3 BR, 2BA, 2 Story Townhome. 4 car garage (2 deep/2wide).

On site pool. Wooded view. New carpet, paint, updated kitchen and bath. Central Location $219,000

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Moss Creek, Corner Lot, Lagoon View. Golf, Tennis, Boating, Marina, Dining. $79,900

15 Percheron Lane

The Paddocks, Off Jonesville Road, All New Homes Around, Equestrian Facilities. $79,000

43 Sedge Fern Drive – Palmetto Hall - $689,000

Nearly New-Built in 2015, 4BR/4BA Open floor plan, gourmet kitchen, spacious great room, fabulous master suite, bonus room w built-ins, fine moldings & custom finishes, 3 Car garage, stone patio, screen porch.

66 Old Fort Drive – Hilton Head Plantation - $519,000

Gorgeous golf view & mature Live Oaks create the perfect setting for this move-in ready home. Spacious open floor plan w 3 BR/3.5 BA w high smooth ceilings, crown molding, Plantation shutters, updated kitchen & baths.

Derek Gall 843.298.6934 Derekgall@pga.com

99 High Bluff Road – Hilton Head Plantation - $955,000

Spectacular Views of Port Royal Sound & Signature #6 Hole of Oyster Reef course. Extraordinary remodeled 4BR/3.5BA home w high end custom finishes. Chef’s quality kitchen, luxurious master suite, incredible views.

32 Stable Gate Road – Moss Creek - $289,000

Enjoy stunning lagoon & marsh views from the patio of this 3BR/2BA home.

Cathedral living room w fireplace open to spacious dining room & updated kitchen. Great bedroom separation. Close to neighborhood pool.

Ben Ferguson 843.301.4460 Benjferg@hotmail.com

Aaron Fisher 843.290.0121 Aaronfisherhhi@gmail.com

COLLETON RIVER 53 HAWTHORNE ROAD - $1,349,000

Absolutely breathtaking views of Colleton River, Deep water, Marsh and 17th Green of the Nicklaus Course. Custom upgrades throughout, wrought iron gated entrance, beautiful open foyer and living room with marsh views. Master on 1st floor, game room, separate bar, office or study, fabulous kitchen opens to family room and breakfast area. All top of the line appliances and cabinets. Open staircase to 2nd floor overlooks living room w/views of the marsh. Four car garage and golf cart bay with incredible storage. There is an exercise room and game room on garage level. This home has it all.

2 Greenwood Drive, Bldg B, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928 843-341-3000 (Office) | 877-901-7637 (Toll Free) 843-341-3434 (Fax) SHIPYARD

INDIGO RUN

HAMPTON HALL 122 HAMPTON HALL BLVD. - $599,000

What a house with all the upgrades ...Custom Woodwork, Coffered Ceilings, Granite and Stainless Kitchen, etc. Open Floor Plan with Built ins and Fireplace.

Large Master Bedroom with His and Her Closets. Huge Master Bath with Double Vanities, Large Shower and Sunken Tub. 3 Bedrooms on first floor and 4th bedroom over the garage. TWO BRAND NEW HVAC SYSTEMS JUST INSTALLED. Fenced in Yard with huge new Firepit with seating. 2 car garage plus golf cart garage. Definitely a must see.

PALMETTO HALL 22 CLYDE LANE - $599,000

Almost a brand new Home!!!!! Well maintained. Great open floor plan with large kitchen and living room with fireplace. Three bedrooms on the first floor with the fourth bedroom upstairs. Four full baths. Hardwood floors throughout, Kitchen has Granite and Stainless with Gas Stove and a Pantry. Large Master Bedroom with huge closets. Large Laundry Room. Two car garage with room for a golf cart.

Golf View from covered back porch.

62 KINGSTON DUNES - $679,000

What a house. This is a turnkey home. Huge open Kitchen. Wood floors throughout living area. New HVAC system in 2014 and a new roof in 2017. This home has a Huge Deck, a pool, a hot tub, parking for four cars. And tons of storage space. Doing over $33,000 in rentals in six months. Incredible opportunity for a second home, investment property or a primary home with luxury in and out. Shows like a model!!

15 RICHFIELD WAY - $619,000

BRAND NEW – JUST COMPLETED. This 4 bedroom, 3.5 bath home has upgrades throughout. Open Floor Plan.

Hardwood floors throughout living area. Living Room with Fireplace. Large Patio. Golf and Lagoon View. And so much more ……………..

OVER $26,000,000 IN SALES IN 2012 • OVER $22,000,000 IN SALES IN 2013 • OVER $23,000,000 IN SALES IN 2014 OVER $26,180,000 IN SALES IN 2015 • OVER $24,950,000 IN SALES IN 2016 ...

AND OVER $24,162,000 IN SALES AND COMPLETED 76 TRANSACTIONS IN 2017

48 Widewater Road

19 Lands End

3 Laurel Lane

Spanish Wells | Deep Water Views

$937,500

UNDER CONTRACT IN ONLY 4 DAYS! Sea Pines | Sound Views | $999,000

Forest Beach | 4th Row Ocean

88 Crosstree North

59 Oyster Landing Lane

7 South Beach Lane

Windmill Harbour | Deep Water Views

Sea Pines | Unbelievable Views!

Sea Pines| Ocean Views

$1,595,000

$1,299,000

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$1,595,000

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HILTON HEAD PLANTATION

CALLAWASSIE

13 DOLPHIN LANE $619,000 • MLS#376687

5 CREPE MYRTLE COURT • $690,000 • MLS#378998

Spacious architect designed young custom home on cul-de-sac. Coastal/Craftsman style. Pond & golf views w/ upper tier features & quality. Hardwood floors, custom cabinetry, mill work, granite, etc.

ANGELA BARBIC

Gorgeous custom built 4-bedroom, 3.5 bath home situated on a beautiful ½ acre with woods, lagoon & Tom Fazio golf course views! Wonderful floor plan. Covered screened lanai to enjoy the lagoon & view!

SCOTT COLLINS

843.227.2526 | angelabarbic@gmail.com

HAMPTON LAKES

$1,199,000

843.227.9222 | scottcollins7@gmail.com

MOSS CREEK

ROSE HILL

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36 GREEN TRAIL COURT $524,900 • MLS#378597 Stunning home on Cul-De-Sac in Hampton Lake! 2 years new & upgraded throughout. Wonderful open floor plan with carolina room & screened lanai. Extra storage room above garage.

Private wooded backyard!

SCOTT COLLINS

843.227.9222 | scottcollins7@gmail.com

6 SILVER FOX LANE $329,000 • MLS#372069 Superb Site- Superb Value! Dock LOT with stately oak trees and water/power to site. Sunset water views with 270ft. of frontage. Seller to convey OCRM permits, 8’ x 10’ floating dock, 12’ x 13’ boat lift.

ANGELA BARBIC

843.227.2526 | angelabarbic@gmail.com

4 MARSH PALM LANE $164,900 • MLS#375501 Wonderful lot located on the estate side of Rose Hill Plantation. Situated at the end of a quiet street, this property offers panoramaic views of the marsh & Lake plus a dynamic hole on Belfair’s golf course.

HOLLY SNYDER

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HILTON HEAD PLANTATION

76 Plantation House Dr.

107 Windsor Place I

69 Headlands Dr.

Estate Side Living Beautifully appointed 5 BR/ 5BA, 2HB, 4,752 SF builders personal residence. Custom details and quality finished are evident throughout. Perfect for entertaining with a beautifully landscaped Heated Pool/Spa with Outdoor Kitchen, Oversized garage with room for a Workshop. Community Dock and Stables. Offered at $899,000

Oceanfront In the highly sought after Leamington area of Palmetto Dunes this well-maintained 2BR/2BA oceanfront end unit is a rental favorite. This villa features an updated kitchen and bathrooms with quartz counter tops, and open floor plan, excellent bedroom separation and a large private balcony to enjoy the ocean breezes. Offered at $639,000

STAY FOR A WEEKEND

Lagoon View Enjoy Long Lagoon views from this recently updated 3BR/3.5BA, 2,234 SF home with desirable Kitchen/ Family Room combination leading to deck, separate Dining Room and Living Room with fireplace. Brand new quartz countertops, stainless appliances, roof, and freshly painted interior with scraped hardwood flooring. Large Two Car Garage. Offered at $469,000

STAY FOR A LIFETIME

Racquet Club Villa # 2330

$245,000

80 High Bluff Road

Sea Pines Harbour Town

761 sq.ft.

Hilton Head Plantation

Perfect Vacation Retreat—charming one bedroom,

2nd floor villa with a private deck overlooking a tranquil lagoon. Furnished with a washer/dryer & granite counter tops. Close to Harbour Town, its restaurants, entertainment, and shopping. Racquet Club has a swimming pool & tennis courts. Great rental history.

Owner may have pets.

$759,000 3,550 sq.ft.

Distinguished and Elegant. 4 BR, 4 full baths View of 5th green of Oyster Reef Golf Course.

Bike or 5 min walk to Port Royal Sound.

Office, Screened lanai, FP, First floor Master Suite Great family home with good storage.

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PORT ROYAL PLANTATION: 136 Coggins Point Rd. - $550,000 THE PADDOCKS: 10 Welsh Pony Lane, Lot 44 - $79,000 10 Percheon Lane, Lot 8 - $89,000 21 Percheon Lane, Lot 15 - $99,000

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462 Captains Walk Villa

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››Calendar | MAY

May 20

FIESTA DE MAYO Celebrate Mexican culture with this festival of live music, dance competitions, performances, a kids' zone and La Batalla de Los Tacos (Battle of the Tacos). Noon-9 p.m. at Shelter Cove Community Park, 39 Shelter Cove Lane, Hilton Head Island.

MAY 1-6

MAY 1-26

MAY 1

CHAPMAN “CHAPPY” BAILEY IS SOCIETY OF BLUFFTON ARTISTS’ FEATURED ARTIST: The public is invited to an opening reception exhibit of Chapman Bailey’s plein air paintings.

Bailey’s love for the outdoors led her to leave the four walls of a studio. Free. 3-5 p.m., Society of Bluffton Artists gallery, Old Town Bluffton. Call 843-7576586 or sobagallery.com.

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SHARING THE SPOTLIGHT, PAINTINGS BY NANCY VINEBURGH & JOAN MOREAU MCKEEVER: Both artists are from Connecticut and now live in Bluffton, but each traveled a different artistic road. Free. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays and 90 minutes before all performances, May 1-26, Art League of Hilton Head Island Art Gallery, Arts Center of Coastal Carolina, 14 Shelter Cove Lane, Hilton Head Island.

843-842-2787 or artshhi.com.

LATIN FIESTA: HOSTED BY THE MARY GREEN CHORALE: This event will feature Latin music unique to Lowcountry audiences, led by artistic director Mary Woodmansee Green. Bizet’s “Children’s Chorus” and “March of the Toreadors,” performed in partnership with the Hispanic Children’s Choir of the Lowcountry, will open the concert, followed by “Three Spanish Renaissance Carols” and Manual de Falla’s “Seven Popular Spanish Songs,” performed by soprano Laura Sutton Floyd and accompanied by pianist Gerald Anderson. Tickets are $25. 7:30 p.m., Holy Family Church, 24 Pope Ave., Hilton Head Island. 843-2902900 or marygreenchorale.org.

HHSO 2017-2018 | HHSO.ORG MARY M. BRIGGS President & CEO

3 7 T H SE ASON / 20 18-20 19 / HHSO.ORG

HHSO

Symphony of the Lowcountry

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fter receiving over 80 recommendations from the public for the name of our new home, the name “SoundWaves” was chosen for our building at 7 Lagoon Road, Hilton Head, across from Coligny Plaza.

President and CEO Mary Briggs made the announcement at our signature event, Symphony Under their Stars, this week. On hand to celebrate the event was Leslie and JR Richardson of the Richardson Group, owners of Coligny, who gave away a gift basket worth $500 at each of the two night’s event.

The building will house the symphony’s offices and is being designed to hold such events as recitals, chamber music, small interactive concerts, intimate theatre productions, and children and family programming. It will serve as a performance venue to other arts and theater groups, as well as serve as a rehearsal hall for the orchestra. The orchestra will continue to hold its concerts at the First Presbyterian Church on Wm. Hilton Parkway.

Thanks to everyone who contributed to the naming effort and we hope you are pleased with this selection. We’ll let you know when our new home is open for visitors this summer!

See you at SoundWaves,

Mary M. Briggs President & CEO

2018-19 / CONCERT LINEUP SEASON OPENER AT SOUNDWAVES* MONDAY, OCTOBER 22 / 8PM

STRAVINSKY FIREBIRD

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 2018 / 5PM MONDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2018 / 8PM

“TWAS THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS” SUNDAY, DECEMBER 2, 2018 / 5PM MONDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2018 / 8PM

HAYDN AND DVOŘÁK AT SOUNDWAVES* SATURDAY, JANUARY 12, 2019 / 8PM SUNDAY, JANUARY 13, 2019 / 3PM MONDAY, JANUARY 14, 2019 / 8PM

TCHAIKOVSKY SYMPHONY NO. 6 SUNDAY, JANUARY 27, 2019 / 5PM MONDAY, JANUARY 28, 2019 / 8PM

BEETHOVEN SYMPHONY NO. 6

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2019 / 5PM MONDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2019 / 8PM

COASTAL TRADITIONS

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2019 / 5PM MONDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2019 / 8PM

VIVA ITALIANO!

SUNDAY, MARCH 31, 2019 / 5PM MONDAY, APRIL 1, 2019 / 8PM

SEASON FINALE AT SOUNDWAVES* SATURDAY, MAY 4, 2019 / 8PM SUNDAY, MAY 5, 2019 / 3PM MONDAY, MAY 6, 2019 / 8PM

2018-2019 Season SUBSCRIPTIONS/TICKETS are available on our website at hhso.org or by calling the office at 843-842-2055.

Concerts held at First Presbyterian Church on William Hilton Pkwy. *These concerts held at SoundWaves, 7 Lagoon Rd., Coligny Plaza.

››Calendar May 5

MAY 2

WALK TO HONOR DOMINIQUE WILLIAMS

A

fter her son was killed just nine days after his 17th birthday — the victim of a tragic and senseless act of gun violence — Rudy Milton knew she had to turn her nearly unbearable pain into positive action.

Dominique Williams was a promising athlete and musician before he became a statistic, another victim of a nationwide epidemic. Milton was determined to preserve his memory while helping to save someone else’s child from the same fate.

The Walk For Dom was born in 2016, focused on bringing the community together to remember Williams while promoting safety and an end to violence. About 75 family and friends turned out for the inaugural event, which was held at Coligny Beach — the place where Williams was fatally shot on July 19, 2015. Last year’s event grew to more than 100 participants, requiring a move to Hilton Head Island High School; Milton hopes to draw more than 200 supporters to this year’s Walk For Dom, which steps off at 8:30 a.m.

May 5 at the high school track.

The walk is open to the public and there is no cost to participate, though donations are accepted and will go toward the Dominique’s Musician Corner Scholarship Fund. The fund provides a scholarship to be awarded annually to a local student interested in studying the performing arts. The first scholarship – in the amount of $1,000 – was awarded to Hilton Head Christian Academy student Rebecca Donaldson last year.

For more information or to register, go to walkfordom.org.

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NATURAL HISTORY AND ARCHAEOLOGY OF BEER: Coastal Discovery Museum president Rex Garniewicz will take you from ancient Mesopotamia, China and Egypt to the jungles of the Amazon to learn the science behind how beer is made. Cost is $7 per person and reservations are required. 3 p.m., Coastal Discovery Museum, 70 Honey Horn Drive, Hilton Head Island.

843-689-6767, ext. 223.

MAY 2-27

caregivers, social workers, certified nursing assistants, public health professionals, counselors, medical professionals, clergy members and families. The free course is sponsored by the Office for the Study of Aging at the Arnold School of Public Health and through funding from the South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services. Participants can attend one or all sessions. Registration is required by calling Melissa Dalton at Memory Matters, 843-8426688. Each class has a 1.5 CEU component for professionals; those who attend all five sessions will receive a dementia specialist certificate. 843-842-6688.

MAY 3, 10, 17

“EVITA”: With music by Andrew Lloyd Webber and lyrics by Tim Rice, this award-winning show focuses on the life of Argentine political leader Eva Peron, the ruthlessly ambitious second wife of Argentine President Juan Peron.

Show-stopping numbers include “Don’t Cry for Me, Argentina.”

Tickets are $58 for adults and $45 for children, with a $10 discount May 2-3. Arts Center of Coastal Carolina, 14 Shelter Cove Lane, Hilton Head Island.

843-842-2787 or artshhi.com.

MUSIC & TASTE ON THE HARBOUR: This spring outdoor concert series will feature a variety of bands, gourmet food, shopping and sunset water views. Dance by the iconic Neptune Statue or enjoy the light appetizers, wine, beer and cocktails for sale. Free.

6-9 p.m., Shelter Cove Harbour & Marina. 843-548-0060 or palmettodunes.com/sheltercove/events-hilton-head.

MAY 5

MAY 3, 10, 17, 24 & 31

TAKE A STAND IN THE SAND: Join this family-friendly event and campaign to end violence against women by walking a mile to raise awareness and bring hope to those in need of healing. Free. 9-10 a.m., Coligny Beach Park, Hilton Head Island. info@zontahhi.org.

DEMENTIA DIALOGUES TRAINING SESSIONS: This fivesession training course is designed to educate individuals who care for those with Alzheimer’s disease or related dementias. Each session is roughly 1.5 hours long; those encouraged to participate include

LEARN AND PLAY TENNIS PROGRAM: Join the locals for some tennis fun at this free introductory clinic. Preregistration is required. 10 a.m., the Port Royal Racquet Club, 15 Wimbledon Court, Hilton Head Island. coachhaley33@gmail.com.

42ND ANNUAL SAVANNAH SCOTTISH GAMES: The Savannah Scottish Games is back with a celebration of Scottish heritage complete with music, dancing, athletic games, children’s activities, food and fun for the entire family. Tickets are $15 for adults; $10 for seniors, military members and first responders with ID; $5 for all students ages 1 to 22, college students must show ID; free for kids 10 and younger.

9 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Bethesda Academy, 9520 Ferguson Ave., Savannah. 912-659-2126 or savannahscottishgames.com.

MAY 6 14TH ANNUAL YACHT HOP: Hospice Care of the Lowcountry’s largest annual fundraiser invites guests to step aboard stunning yachts and enjoy mouth-watering hors d’oeuvres prepared by some of the area’s premier chefs. Enjoy music by The Headliners and silent and live auctions. 5:309 p.m., Harbour Town Yacht Basin, The Sea Pines Resort, 32 Greenwood Drive, Hilton Head Island. 843-706-2296 or hospicecarelc.org/events/ yacht-hop-hilton-head/

MAY 7-JUNE 3

“NATURE'S ELEGANCE: NATIONAL PARKS AND BEYOND” PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBIT: Featured artist and local landscape photographer Bill Bogle Jr. has been capturing stunning moments of beauty at national and state parks for the past 15 years. An opening reception will be held from 3-5 p.m. May 13, Society of Bluffton Artists gallery, Old Town Bluffton.

843-757-6586 or sobagallery.com.

MAY 8 BUSINESS GOLF CLASSIC: The event, hosted by the Hilton Head Island-Bluffton Chamber of Commerce, attracts the region’s leading executives and business professionals. Golfers from novice to pro can enjoy playing a private course and a fun scramble tournament. Cost is $195 per player. 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Wexford Plantation, 111 Wexford Club Drive, Hilton Head Island. 843-7853673 or hiltonheadchamber.org.

MAY 9 HUMAN IMPACT ON OYSTER REEFS: The Coastal Discovery Museum will host Nancy Hadley, the shellfish program manager for the S.C. Department of Natural Resources, to lead a talk on how human activies are impacing South Carolina’s oyster reefs — a critical habitat that supports multiple ecosystem roles. Cost is $7 per person and reservations are required. 3 p.m., Coastal Discovery Museum, 70 Honey Horn Drive, Hilton Head Island.

843-689-6767, ext. 223.

SPOUSES FOR SERVICE: The Hilton Head Area Chapter of the Military Officers Association of America luncheon: MOAA Spouses for Service will host the group’s monthly luncheon at Skull Creek Boathouse, 397 Squire Pope Road, Hilton Head Island. Reservations are required by May 5. jayne.danoff@gmail.com.

This report is courtesy of Ken Oliver, Dunes Real Estate. Not intended to solicit properties currently listed for sale. Copyright Craig Proctor ©1997

Local produce, plants, honey, meat, dairy, baked goods, sweets, specialty foods, prepared foods & more.

Thursdays,Year Round 1-6pm • 1st Thursdays “Artisan Showcase” • 3rd Thursdays “A Taste of What’s Cooking at Buffalo’s” • Farm to Table Chef Demos, Master Gardeners, Live Entertainment and Kids Activities • Old Town Bluffton on Calhoun St. at Carson Cottages

FarmersMarketBluffton.org

843.415.2447

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››Calendar MAY 9 & 24 TRAINING SESSIONS FOR BIKE AMBASSADORS: Bikers interested in volunteering for the Hilton Head Bike Ambassadors program should attend a training session on either May 9 or May 24. Free. 6-8 p.m., Palmetto Dunes Fire Station, Hilton Head Island. 843-422-1102 or witherspoon.johnk@gmail.com.

MAY 10 FRESH PRODUCE GIRLFRIEND EVENT: Discounts, free gifts, refreshments and raffles benefitting Hilton Head Humane Association.

10 a.m.-10 p.m., Coligny Plaza, 1 N Forest Beach Drive, Hilton Head Island. 843-681-8686 or membership@hhhumane.org.

MAY 16 RIDE OF SILENCE, an annual bike ride to honor those injured or killed while cycling on public roadways, is sponsored locally by Kickin’ Asphalt Bicycle Club. It begins with a safety briefing and signin at 6:30 p.m. in front of Street Meet in the Port Royal Plaza Shopping Center on Mathews Drive, HHI. Participants should bring a bicycle, helmet (mandatory), lights (recommended) and a black armband. The free 9-mile ride rolls out at 7 p.m. and is escorted by police.

May 12

MAY 11 NO FUSS AND FEATHERS WILL PERFORM AT MUSIC ON MALPHRUS: This“heck-of-agood-time” is a collaboration by musicians Miles & Mafale, Karyn Oliver and Carolann Solebello.

Delicious harmonies, infectious rhythm, and spontaneous hilarity, with award-winning songwriting always at center stage. Tickets are $20. Wine, beer and non-alcoholic drinks will be sold from 6-7 p.m., and the concert will start at 7 p.m.

Unitarian Universalist Congregation of the Lowcountry, 110 Malphrus Road, Bluffton. 843-837-3330 or musiconmalphrus@gmail.com.

May 11, 12 & 13 TENNIS BOOT CAMP: Ten hours of drills and instruction will help you get back into tournament shape. Ages 17 and older and NTRP 4.0 and up. 6-to-1 student/ teacher ratio. Cost is $300 for the weekend. 3-5 p.m. May 11, 9 a.m.-noon and 2-4 p.m. May 12, and 9 a.m.-noon May 13, Sea Pines Racquet Club, 5 Lighthouse Lane, Hilton Head Island. 843363-4495 or seapines.com.

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21ST ANNUAL RIB BURNOFF AND BARBECUE FEST: The Kiwanis Club of Hilton Head Island will host barbecue teams from around the country smoking some of the best hog around. An added feature for 2018 is the optional area-wide barbecue competition sanctioned by the SCBA, including $4,500 in cash prizes and awards.

Advance tickets are $15; tickets at the gate are $20. 11:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Shelter Cove Community Park, 9 Shelter Cove Lane, Hilton Head Island. bhaley@hhivacations. com or hiltonheadribburnoff.com.

SPRING SWING FOR CHARITY: The nonprofit Hilton Head Firefighters Association hosts this 18-hole Captain’s Choice golf tournament with lunch, goody bags and awards. Registration is required. Arthur Hills Golf Course, Palmetto Dunes, Hilton Head Island. 513-659-3957.

40TH ANNUAL MAYFEST: Enjoy this eclectic and homespun Southern festival, famous for

its unique arts and crafts, music and delicious food. You don’t want to miss this year’s ugly dog contest, the children’s doughnuteating contest and the pie-eating contest. Free. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Old Town Bluffton. 843-8152277 or blufftonmayfest.com.

MAY 14

MAY 13 A MOTHER'S DAY CELEBRATION & BENEFIT FOR THE JUNIOR JAZZ FOUNDATION: Be part of our Jazz Corner family and support our efforts to preserve the great American art form of jazz through education and performance. Celebrate Mother's Day with us and support The Junior Jazz Foundation.

Reservations are limited to the first 80 guests. 1-3 p.m., 1000 William Hilton Parkway, Hilton Head Island. 843-842-8620.

MAY 13-14 “AMERICAN ICONS: COPLAND AND BERNSTEIN”: The season finale of Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra celebrates the theme of “American Mosaic.” Tickets are $30, $45 and $55. Reduced matinee prices are available for children. 5 p.m. May 13 and 8 p.m.

May 14, First Presbyterian Church, 540 William Hilton Parkway, HHI 843-842-2055 or hhso.org.

“REAL LIFE LEARNING” SEMINAR SERIES: Sponsored by the Greater Bluffton Chamber of Commerce, this seminar series provides business insight and strategies for professionals in all industries. Learn about “Fast Track Networking: Turning Conversations into Contacts” from speaker Lucy Rosen. Cost is $10 for members, $20 for non-members and pre-registration is recommended.

5-6:30 p.m., Greater Bluffton Chamber of Commerce, 217 Goethe Road, Bluffton. 843-757-1010 or blufftonchamberofcommerce.org.

MAY 16 “BEE BIOLOGY AND NATURAL HISTORY”: The Coastal Discovery Museum will host local bee keeper David Arnal, who will answer two questions frequently asked by the public: “What is happening to the bees?” and “What can I do to help the bees?” Cost is $7 per person

and reservations are required. 3 p.m., Coastal Discovery Museum, 70 Honey Horn Drive, Hilton Head Island. 843-689-6767, ext. 223.

MAY 17 MILITARY OFFICERS ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA ANNUAL ROTC SCHOLARSHIP LUNCHEON: The MOAA annual ROTC Scholarship Luncheon will be held at the Golf Club at Indigo Run, 101 Berwick Drive, Hilton Head.

Reservations are required by May 12. Email marylou101041@aol.com.

MAY 18

SUNSET PALOOZA: The Bluffton Sunset Party Series returns with

Sunset Palooza, featuring live music, local food vendors, craft beers and fun activities. Tickets are $5 at the door; children ages 12 and younger get in free. 5-9 p.m., Bluffton Oyster Factory Park, 63 Wharf St., Bluffton. 843-7578520 or blufftonsunsetparty.com.

HILTON HEAD PUBLIC SERVICE DISTRICT CUSTOMER APPRECIATION COOK-OUT: This annual thankyou event will include tours of the PSD’s recycled water plant, which annually recycles more than 1 billion gallons of treated wastewater into beneficial recycled water used to irrigage the island’s golf courses and nourish wetlands in Hilton Head Plantation and Palmetto Hall. Free. 11 a.m.p.m., Hilton Head PSD community room, 21 Oak Park Drive, Hilton Head Island.

MAY 18-20 STAN SMITH SUPER SERIES: Join Stan Smith, Sea Pines Resort’s touring professional, past champion of Wimbledon and the U.S. Open and former U.S. Olympic men’s coach, and his staff for a fun-filled weekend. The class will feature video analysis of your serve, stroke and strategy instruction, footwork and many practice drills. Cost is $305, ages 17 and up, and reservations are required. 2-5 p.m. May 18, 9 a.m.-noon May 19-20, Sea Pines Racquet Club, 5 Lighthouse Lane, Hilton Head Island. 843363-4495 or seapines.com.

MAY 19 31ST ANNUAL ALL SAINTS EPISCOPAL CHURCH GARDEN TOUR: This year’s tour includes three gardens in Bluffton and three gardens on Hilton Head Island. The event also includes

lunch, a boutique, arts and craft vendors, live music and baked goods. Tickets are $35 and can be purchased at The Greenery, Green Thumb Nursery, Bruno Nursery, Burke’s Main Street Pharmacy and the All Saints Church office. 10 a.m.-4 p.m., with lunch from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at the church, 3001 Meeting St., Hilton Head Island. 843-689-9495 or allsaintsgardentour.wordpress.com.

COMMUNITY BEACH BIKE RIDE: Nothing tops riding a bike by the water. Join the community beach bike ride sponsored by Coligny Plaza and the Town of Hilton Head Island. Bring a helmet. 10 a.m., Coligny Beach Park, 1 N. Forest Beach, Hilton Head Island. 843-415-5978.

DEATH BY CHOCOLATE: Want to satisfy your sweet tooth and contribute to a good cause?

Girl Scouts of Eastern South Carolina presents a chocolate and

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champagne affair. This four-course plated dinner is catered by Sea Pines Country Club chef Brian Coseo and features a special chocolate dessert and complimentary champagne. Tickets are $125. 6-9 p.m., Sea Pines Country Club. patbaxley@girlscoutsesc. org or girlscoutsesc.org/en/donate/death-bychocolate.html

MAY 23 “ACE BASIN, ONE OF THE LAST GREAT PLACES”: The Coastal Discovery Museum will host Nicholas Wallover, the regional biologst for the ACE Basin National Estuarine Research Reserve, to share information about this wildlife area. Cost is $7 per person and reservations are required. 3 p.m., Coastal Discovery Museum, 70 Honey Horn Drive, Hilton Head Island. 843-689-6767, ext 223.

MAY 25-27 GREGG RUSSELL CONCERTS: Over the years, Gregg has become a Sea Pines icon.

You’ll find him under the famed Liberty Oak, entertaining adults and children alike, and his concerts are not to be missed.

Free. Harbour Town, Sea Pines, Hilton Head Island. 843-363-4495 or seapines.com.

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he newest Boys & Girls Club of Hilton Head Island fundraiser offers a whole new way to burn calories and work up a sweat — all while watching the waves roll in.

Walk, Run, Spin the Beach will be held May 12 at Coligny Beach, featuring a multifaceted workout that will get hearts pumping for a good cause. The hard-packed sands and cooling sea breezes of Coligny Beach are the perfect setting for a 5K or 10K walk/run along the water’s edge. Or stay put and join an energetic spin class led by a team of talented instructors on the deck of the world-famous Tiki Hut. Or, of course, you could do both.

“We’re very excited to launch this new fundraiser for the Boys & Girls Club of Hilton Head Island,” said John O’Toole and Jose Vargas, cochairmen of the event. “Coligny Beach is a wonderful venue, especially in May.” Presented by Custom Audio Video, the fundraiser will help the Boys & Girls Club of Hilton Head guide the next generation of island youth as they become responsible, caring citizens.

The day’s events will be held from 8 to 11 a.m. May 12 at Coligny Beach and the Tiki Hut. Spin classes are at 8, 9 and 10 a.m., with drinks and music to follow at the Tiki Hut. For more information, go to http://bit.ly/WalkRunSpinHHI.

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MAY 26 SPRING & SUMMER PROGRAMS: The Heyward House Museum and Welcome Center has planned six different Fun Day programs and two different Day Camps as historical and culturally educational experiences for children and parents. Learn to play 19th century games and enjoy other activities. Cost is $50 per person and is geared towards children ages 7-12. 11 a.m.-noon, Heyward House, 70 Boundary St., Bluffton. 843-757-6293.

MAY 28 MEMORIAL DAY SERVICE: A luncheon following the ceremony will be held at noon at Poseidon Restaurant. Shelter Cove Community Park, 39 Shelter Cove Lane, Hilton Head Island. Reservations are required

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MAY 30 LOWCOUNTRY DRAGONFLIES: Biologist Vicky McMillan, on the faculty at Colgate University for 30 years, will discuss how dragonflies feed, find mates, defend territories, and reproduce. After the program, participants are invited to join an exploration of the

dragonfly pond on the museum’s grounds. Cost is $7 per person and reservations are required. 3 p.m., Coastal Discovery Museum, 70 Honey Horn Drive, Hilton Head Island. 843-689-6767, ext 223.

Band, a huge silent auction, and activities for kids. Free. 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Shelter Cove Community Park, 39 Shelter Cove Lane, Hilton Head Island. 843-263-3216 or wendy.pollitzer@cancer.org.

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RELAY FOR LIFE: Join us in honoring survivors, remembering those those who lost their fight, and recognizing those currently battling cancer. Highlights of this year's celebration, to benefit the American Cancer Society, include a survivor's luncheon, entertainment by Target The

FUN IN THE SUN FOR EVERYONE: Pockets Full of Sunshine hosts this annual event, which and includes beach activities for children and adults with special needs, as well as families of all ages and abilities. Registration is required by May 26. 1-3 p.m., Marriott’s Surf Watch, Hilton Head Island. 423-760-2103 or pocketsfullofsun.org.

June 8 BREWS OF THE BLUFF: The Bluffton Sunset Party Series returns with Brews of the Bluff, featuring live music from The Chiggers and the Horan Brothers Band, local food vendors, craft beers and fun activities.

Tickets are $5 at the door; children ages 12 and younger are free. 5-9 p.m., Bluffton Oyster Factory Park, 63 Wharf St., Bluffton. 843-757-8520 or blufftonsunsetparty.com.

June 11 “REAL LIFE LEARNING” SEMINAR SERIES: This monthly educational seminar program hosted by the Greater Bluffton Chamber of Commerce provides business insight and strategies for professionals throughout all industries. Learn about “Understanding Accounting

and Financial Statements” from speaker Lisa Peacock, proprietor of The Bluffton Bookkeeper. Cost is $10 for members, $20 for non-members and pre-registration is recommended. 5-6:30 p.m., Greater Bluffton Chamber of Commerce, 217 Goethe Road, Bluffton. 843-757-1010 or blufftonchamberofcommerce.org.

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ONGOING TUESDAY NIGHT SUPPER CLUB: Join the club at Sonesta Resort Hilton Head Island, 130 Shipyard Drive, Hilton Head Island.

Three courses for $20, including a complimentary glass of wine.

Reservations are required. 8433341-1850 or sonesta.com.

GARVIN-GARVEY COTTAGE TOURS: Visit the newly opened Garvin-Garvey Freedman’s Cottage. $5 per person. By appointment, Tuesdays and Thursdays, Oyster Factory Park, 63 Wharf St., Bluffton. townofbluffton. sc.gov/garvin-garvey.

SETTING SAIL WINDMILL HARBOUR TO HOST ANNUAL BOAT SHOW

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oats of all types and sizes will be on display at the 14th annual Hilton Head Island Boat Show, to be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. May 5-6 at Windmill Harbour Marina.

Take a look at sailboats, powerboats, watercraft and kayaks — both in the water and parked on trailers — and meet vendors offering marine services, gear, financing, insurance, clothing, sunglasses, art, books and more. The South Carolina Yacht Club will have food and drinks for sale, and there will be live music, clinics, workshops and demonstrations. A fashion show will be held on Saturday, and the seminars will be conducted both Saturday and Sunday.

The boat show is in Windmill Harbour, a 172-acre private community on Jenkins Island between the mainland and Hilton Head Island. The community offers direct access to the Intracoastal Waterway and is home to one of only three locked harbors on the East Coast, providing tide-free boat storage for slip owners.

Tickets to the boat show are $16 for adults, $10 for students with valid student ID, and free for children ages 12 and younger. For more information, go to hiltonheadislandboatshow.com.

FOREST PRESERVE WAGON JOURNEY: Sit back, relax and experience the animals and plant life of the Sea Pines Forest Preserve. Reservations required.

Cost is $16 for adults and $13 for children ages 12 and younger.

3:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Sea Pines Resort. 843-8421979 or seapines.com.

UNCOVERING THE ROOTS OF RECONSTRUCTION: A partnership with the Coastal Discovery Museum, Hilton Head Island Land Trust and the Mitchelville Preservation Project offers a new tour. Meet at the Coastal Discovery Museum for a short introduction and then participants will caravan in their personal vehicles to the self-governing community of Mitchelville, where they’ll learn about the Port Royal Experiment and how freedom and Reconstruction impacted the new citizens who lived there; and then join a guide for a tour of Fort Howell, built in 1864 to protect the town of Mitchelville. Cost is $15 for adults, $10 for children ages 6-12 and reservations are required. 9:30 a.m. Fridays, Coastal Discovery Museum, 70 Honey Horn Drive, Hilton Head Island. 843-689-6767, ext. 224 or coastaldiscovery.org.

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the cemetery where Revolutionary War soldiers are buried. Learn about the oldest existing structure on Hilton Head Island and explore the location where planters’ antebellum church and muster house used to be. $12 per adult, $7 per child.

Registration is required. 10 a.m.

Wednesdays, intersection of U.S. 278 and Mathews Drive. 843686-6050 or heritagelib.org.

TOUR HISTORIC FORT MITCHEL IN HILTON HEAD PLANTATION: Join the Heritage Library for a tour of the Civil War battery on Skull Creek, built to protect Port Royal Sound and the Seabrook Coaling Station. $12 per adult and $7 per child. Registration is required. 10 a.m. Thursdays, 65 Skull Creek Drive, Hilton Head Island. 843686-6050 or heritagelib.org.

HISTORIC TOURS BY BICYCLE: Take a ride along the waterfront corridor of Squire Pope Road and learn about Hilton Head Island’s unique and rich history, including its Native Americans history, the Civil War, Reconstruction, the Gullah community and more. The tour lasts about 90 minutes and is safe, casual and fun. Helmets are required; bug spray and water are suggested. Bring your own bike. $15 for adults and $10 for children ages 10 and older. 10 a.m. Wednesdays, leaving from 137 Squire Pope Road, Hilton Head Island. heritagelib.org.

FARMERS MARKET OF BLUFFTON: The market is now open with additional public parking provided by the town of Bluffton. An artisan showcase on the first Thursday of every month highlights a rotating group of local artists and their fine craftsmanship. Keep an eye out for new food and farm vendors this year and find your next favorite thing. 1-6 p.m. Thursdays, 1271 May River Road, Bluffton. farmersmarketbluffton.org.

TEA TIME AT ROSE HILL MANSION: Experience afternoon tea at a beautiful plantation house in the Lowcountry. Selections include custom crafted teas,

elegant finger sandwiches and heavenly desserts. Small groups or large groups welcome; reservations are required. $40 per person. 2 p.m. Tuesdays, Rose Hill Mansion, 199 Rose Hill Way, Bluffton. 843-757-6046.

suggested. 2-4 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays through May 30. Coastal Discovery Museum, 70 Honey Horn Drive, Hilton Head Island. 843-689-6767 or coastaldiscovery.org.

GOLF CLINICS FOR ALL AGES: Group and individual golf programs for adults and juniors led by PGA professional Jeff Picus of Excel and Enjoy Golf Academy.

Registration is required. Times vary, Country Club of Hilton Head, Hilton Head Island. 843-2958888 or classapro@pga.com.

HELPING PARENTS HEAL: This nonprofit organization is dedicated to assisting parents who have lost children, giving them support and resources to aid in the healing process. 1-3 p.m. on the second Sunday of every month, Unitarian Universalist Church, 110 Malphrus Road, Bluffton. 201-233-6015 or ivouvalides@aol.com.

THE TOM PEEPLES DISCOVERY LAB: Discover unique and fascinating stories about the Lowcountry’s history and environment through hands-on, interactive displays and games. Your visit to the lab is a fun educational experience for all ages. A $2 donation is

FOREST PRESERVE WAGON JOURNEY: Sit back, relax and experience the animals and plant life of the Sea Pines Forest Preserve. Cost is $17 for adults and $14 for children ages 12 and younger; reservations are required. 5-6 p.m. Tuesdays through May 22. 843-842-1979.

MONDAY NIGHT TENNIS EXHIBITION: Join us for an exciting tennis demonstration with valuable tips, refreshments, prize drawings and our traditional fishbowl sale. This event is sponsored by Sea Pines Real Estate, Prince, Adidas and Wilson.

5:30 p.m. Mondays through May 28, Sea Pines Racquet Club, 5 Lighthouse Lane, Hilton Head Island. 843-363-4495 or seapines.com.

ADULT WINE AND PAINT NIGHT: Paint and Play is an adult wine and paint night of fun entertainment for all skill levels — no experience needed. Relax, unwind and let out your inner creativity as artist Kristin Griffis helps you create your own finished piece of artwork. Thursdays, Art League Academy, 106 Cordillo Parkway, Hilton Head Island. 843842-5738 or artleaguehhi.org.

FISHING & CRABBING LESSONS: Ben Green with Mt. Calvery Missionary Baptist Church on Squire Pope Road will offer a free missionary program that teaches children fishing and crabbing skills.

Every Saturday, Rowing & Sailing Center, 137 Squire Pope Road, Hilton Head Island. 843-816-0172.

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Live Entertainment Hilton Head Island and Bluffton offer many opportunities to hear live music by talented performers. Dates, times and artists are subject to change.

Hilton Head AUNT CHILADA’S EASY STREET CAFE: Join us for an all-day Cinco de Mayo celebration. May 5 69 Pope Ave. 843-785-7700 facebook.com/auntchiladashhi BIG JIM’S BBQ, BURGERS & PIZZA: Join us for Wine Down Wednesday from 7-9 p.m. May 2. Seasonal live entertainment from 5-8 p.m. Thursdays and Saturdays.

7 Trent Jones Lane 888-322-9095 palmettodunes.com THE BOARDROOM: 5 p.m. until late nightly. Happy hour 5-8 p.m.

7 Greenwood Drive, Reilley's Plaza 843-363-6636 theboardroomlive.com CAPTAIN WOODY’S: Join us for our Derby Day party, featuring live music by Just Keith, from 7-10 p.m. May 5. Mondays: live music by Chris Jones. 6-9 p.m.

Wednesdays: live music by Zack Stiltner, 6-9 p.m. Thursdays: live music by Josh Hughett, 6-9 p.m.

6 Target Road 843-785-2400 captainwoodys.com CAROLINA CRAB COMPANY: Join us for all-you-can-eat Lowcountry boil every Monday through May 28.

86 Helmsman Way 843-842-2016 facebook.com/carolinacrabco

CHARBAR CO.: Live music nightly. 11:30 a.m.-10 p.m.; bar open till midnight.

33 Office Park Road 843-785-2427 charbar.co COCONUTZ SPORTZ BAR: Live music 10 p.m. till late on Fridays.

40 Folly Field Road 843-842-0043 hhibeachandtennis.com

MEDITERRANEAN HARBOUR BAR & GRILL: Live music daily.

13 Harbourside Lane, Unit B 843-842-9991 mediterraneanharbour.com

ELA’S ON THE WATER: 1 Shelter Cove Lane 843-785-3030 elasgrille.com

RED FISH: 8 Archer Road 843-686-3388 redfishofhiltonhead.com

FISHCAMP ON BROAD CREEK: Join us for live music by Peter Buanaiuto on the waterfront patio at 7 p.m. May 2.

11 Simmons Road 843-842-2267 facebook.com/fishcamphhi

REILLEY’S NORTH END PUB: Join us for our Kentucky Derby Party from 4-7 p.m. May 5.

95 Mathews Drive in Port Royal Plaza 843-681-4153 reilleysnorth.com

FROSTY FROG CAFE: Live acoustic music nightly on the outdoor patio.

1 N. Forest Beach Drive in Coligny Plaza 843-686-3764 HINCHEY’S CHICAGO BAR & GRILL: Live entertainment by local artists.

Never a cover charge.

70 Pope Ave. in Circle Center 843-686-5959 hincheys.com HOLY TEQUILA: Live musical entertainment every night.

33 Office Park Road, Suite 213 843-681-8226 holytequila.com THE JAZZ CORNER: Sundays: Deas Guys R&B and Motown Mondays: The Marvin Lesch Band Tuesdays: Fat Tuesdays’ A Swingin’ Celebration of New Orleans & Beyond Wednesdays: Earl Williams (May 9 & 23); Bobby Ryder Swings The Great American Songbook (May 2, 16 & 30th) Thursdays: Lavon Stevens presents “Jazz in the Key of Life” 1000 William Hilton Parkway in The Village at Wexford 843-842-8620 thejazzcorner.com

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LOCAL PIE: Live music on the deck on Wednesdays.

55 New Orleans Road 843-842-7437 localpie.com

ROOFTOP AT POSEIDON’S: 38 Shelter Cove Lane, Suite 121 843-341-3838 poseidonhhi.com SAN MIGUEL’S: Live entertainment during summer.

9 Harbourside Lane 843-842-4555 sanmiguels.com SANTA FE CAFE: Ranchero guitarist Ray Elias appears from 7-10 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays.

807 William Hilton Parkway, Suite 700 843-785-3838 santafehhi.com THE PORCH SOUTHERN KITCHEN AND BAR: Enjoy $2 tacos, $4 margaritas and live music by Latin ensemble La Pachanga as part of our Taco Tuesday celebration, starting at 5 p.m. May 1.

1 S. Forest Beach Drive in Coligny Plaza 843-785-2900 beachhousehhi.com TIKI HUT: Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with Latin trio La Pachanga. 1 p.m. May 5.

Live music in May will include Matt Eckstine, Low Country Jam, Whitley Deputy, Brandon Whyte, Eric Daubert, Ocean Monx, Zack Stiltner, Side Hustle, Groove Town Assault,

Nakd, and The Irritating Julie Band.

1 S. Forest Beach Drive in Coligny Plaza 843-785-5126 tikihuthhi.com UP THE CREEK PUB & GRILL: Live music every Friday at 7 p.m.

843-681-3625 18 Simmons Road upthecreekpubandgrill.com

Bluffton CALHOUN STREET TAVERN: 9 Promenade St., Suite 1201 843-757-4334 calhounstreettavern.com CORKS WINE COMPANY: Live music on Tuesdays and Fridays.

14 Promenade St., Suite 306 843-815-5168 corkswinecobluffton.com THE PEARL KITCHEN + BAR: Thursdays & Fridays: Reid Richmond, 6-9 p.m. Saturdays: John Wasem, 6-9 p.m.

RED FISH BLUFFTON: 32 Bruin Road 843-837-8888 redfishofbluffton.com ROASTING ROOM LOUNGE: A dozen talented musicians are scheduled to appear at The Roasting Room in May, including Scott Kirby, The 502s, Schema, Elonzo Wesley, The Travelin Kine, Oh Jeremiah, The John Driskell Hopkins Band, Mark Bryan (featuring special guest Young Mister), Bombadil, The Hollows, and The Whitley Deputy Band. Ticket prices vary.

1297 May River Road 843- 368-4464 roastingroomlounge.com

Eat Up

JESSE BLANCO SET TO GIVE OUT FOODIE AWARDS IN MAY

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J Jesse Blanco is a purist when it comes to the Cuban sandwich: “Creativity is good, but don't ever try to put mayonnaise on a Cuban sandwich. Having grown up in Miami, I feel like I can say that,” he said. “You can bring your own mayonnaise but don't tell me because you'll hurt my feelings.”

esse Blanco knows food. As co-founder and host of the Emmy-nominated “Eat It and Like It” show, Blanco is charting the evolution of Southern cuisine. It’s a career move that has come as a little bit of a surprise, even to him.

“All of this started as a hobby,” Blanco said. “This whole thing has been very unorthodox.”

Years ago, his budding television career did not have food on the roster.

Blanco got his start as a sportscaster, covering local teams for 13 years. The offer of a news anchor position took him to El Paso, Texas, but he eventually returned to Savannah to cover local news — and, over the past seven years, the local dining scene on “Eat It and Like It,” from finedining establishments to barbecue shacks.

“Yes, I love telling people about great pizza places,” Blanco said. “But ‘She Food’ — an episode we aired about women and how difficult it is for them in the male-driven food industry — those are the types of episodes I love. I try to be a little more progressive to make people think because issues can spark conversation. What else is there? Local farms, culinary schools, oyster trails … there's a whole lot here in the Lowcountry.”

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Blanco said he’s excited to share the Lowcountry’s ever-growing food scene with viewers. Local events like the Hilton Head Island Seafood Festival, Taste of Bluffton, and the Hilton Head Wine & Food Festival draw thousands of “foodies” to the region. It’s time, Blanco said, that Lowcountry restaurants get the same attention as their neighbors in Charleston and Savannah.

“Charleston has been a food city since forever, and Savannah is having its moment now. Hilton Head has had good food forever too, but obviously not in the numbers of a Charleston,” he said. “For example, there’s the explosive growth of picturesque Old Town Bluffton with restaurants like FARM — even Jimmy Buffett is sticking his flag in the ground. Beaufort is in its micro-infancy. They’re talking about a cooking academy in Bluffton.

Charleston exploded onto the restaurant scene because it had Johnson & Wales.”

Blanco will continue to serve up a taste of the Lowcountry on his new podcast, “Shuck It!,” and is working another show, “Drink It and Like It,” focused on the area’s boom in distilleries and breweries. He’s also launching a digital magazine, Eat It, and a quarterly print magazine.

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As Monthly was going to press, anticipation was high for the planned April 30 opening of Downtown Deli’s new location at the renovated May River Row on May River Road. In addition to a full kitchen serving an expanded version of Downtown Deli’s regular menu, the additional space will include a demonstration kitchen, a cooking school, a spacious outdoor dining area and an event venue called Venue 1223.

“This is something Bluffton has never seen before, both in décor and atmosphere as well as what we have to offer,” said Leah McCarthy, who owns Downtown Deli with husband Ryan. “Bluffton Mayor Lisa Sulka is saying we’re anchoring the upper west side of Bluffton, and that totally fits who we are.

We’re opening on Saturdays now and we will have a wide range of culinary and community-based events, as well as pop-up special dinners.”

Those events, McCarthy said, could take the form of anything from yoga classes to food truck festivals.

The Deli’s grand opening will also serve as a grand unveiling for May River Row, which also houses a Dollar General and Billy Wood Appliance. Formerly home to a Piggly Wiggly, the shopping center had struggled to find a tenant before plans for the new development were announced last summer.

For more information on Downtown Deli’s expansion, go to downtowncateringcompany.com.

LOCAL BLOODY MARY BRAND GETS A MAKEOVER

After 11 years, Your Mom’s Kitchen Bloody Mary Mix is rebranding itself with a new name, partnership and label redesign. Bloody Point Mixing Company is now available for purchase throughout South Carolina and Indiana in three unique flavors: The Original, The Coastal Mary and The Remedy. Each recipe includes allnatural ingredients, with no added MSG, preservatives or gluten. Look for the mix at local bars, restaurants and select Kroger stores.

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NEW AND IMPROVED HARBOURSIDE REOPENS IN SEA PINES Harbourside Restaurant in Sea Pines is remodeled and ready for business.

Flooding from Tropical Storm Irma forced Harbourside Burgers and Brews to close for renovations, giving Sea Pines Resort the chance to rethink the restaurant’s entire concept. The newly reimagined Harbourside Restaurant has a new name, an expanded kitchen and lower prices on the menu. The restaurant is open from 11:30 a.m. to sunset daily.

LOCAL PIE LAUNCHES LOWCOUNTRY HERO PROGRAM There are plenty of heroes in the Lowcountry, and Local Pie hopes to identify and honor them. On the first day of every month, the restaurant will accept nominations from customers and locals for their hometown heroes — volunteers, medical personnel, fire/rescue, executive directors of nonprofit groups or other people who have gone above and beyond.

Local Pie will choose two heroes, one in Bluffton and one on Hilton Head Island, who will get to create a “Hero Pie” that will be featured for the month at each Local Pie location, with 20 percent of the proceeds for those pies going to the heroes’ charity of choice.

The restaurant also will host a “Charity Night” each month with with 50 percent of profits going to the heroes’ charity. The first heroes will be Mick Mayers for Hilton Head Island and Oscar Frazier for Bluffton.

To nominate a local hero in your community, go to localpie.com/heroes.

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JIMMY JOHN’S COMING TO BLUFFTON Jimmy John’s Gourmet Sandwiches will open in Bluffton this summer at a new franchise location. Known for its delivery options, the company uses all-natural, freshly sliced meats, local produce and bread that has been baked in store. The new location will be at 21 Bluffton Road, next to the new Buffalo Wild Wings.

CLUB SEATS, COCONUTZ NAMED WINGFEST WINNERS More than 6,500 pounds of chicken wings were consumed during the recent Hilton Head Island Wingfest, making the competition for best wing fingerlicking tough.

Over 20 local restaurants and organizations faced off for the honors, but only two emerged victorious. The Judge’s Award went to Club Seats Grille, while the People’s Choice Award was given to Coconutz. Proceeds from the event benefit the Island Rec Center.

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Twenty restaurants have joined Uber Eats to offer food delivery on Hilton Head Island. The free app allows diners to order food from a variety of local restaurants and have it delivered right to their doors.

Participating restaurants include Holy Tequila, Annie O’s Southern Kitchen, New York City Pizza and Wayback Burgers. To download the app, go to the App Store or Google Play and search for Uber Eats.

JAVA BURRITO WINS FOR BEST MARGARITA Best Things in South Carolina has named Hilton Head Island's Java Burrito Company as No. 1 on its list of the best margaritas in the state.

"This Mexican restaurant-slashcoffee house might not be the first place you’d think to go for a margarita, but one sip will change your mind for good," Best Things posted on its website, bestthingssc.com.

The secret appears to be the fresh-squeezed lime juice.

HILTON HEAD British Open Pub 843-686-6736 britishopenpubhhi.com Darren Clarke’s Tavern 843-341-3002 darrenclarkestavern.com ELA’s On the Water 843-785-3030 elasgrille.com Fishcamp on Broad Creek 843-842-2267 fishcamphhi.com

GIVE MOTHER'S DAY A DECADENT START BY TREATING HER TO AN ELEGANT BRUNCH The Lowcountry has a plethora of options when it comes to sweet treat and dining feats in the area. Give yourself the morning off in the kitchen and give the mother in your life a morning she'll certainly remember on May 13th by treating her to brunch at any of the restaurants we've suggested.

French Bakery 843-342-5420 frenchbakeryhiltonhead.com Frosty Frog Cafe & Pizza 843-686-3764 frostyfrog.com Holy Tequila 843-681-8226 holytequila.com Jane Bistro & Bar 843-686-5696 janehhi.com

Kenny B’s Seafood 843-785-3315 eatatkennybs.com

Truffles - Sea Pines 843-671-6136 trufflescafe.com

Munchies 843-785-3354 munchiesshoppe.com

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Old Fort Pub 843-681-2386 oldfortpub.com Reilley’s North End Pub 843-681-4153 reilleyshiltonhead.com Reilley’s Grill & Bar 843-842-4414 reilleyshiltonhead.com Rockfish at Bomboras 843-689-2662 bomborasgrille.com Skillets 843-785-3131 skilletscafe.com Southern Coney 843-689-2447 Stack’s Pancakes & More 843-341-3347 stackshh.com

British Open Pub 843-815-6736 britishopenpubhhi.com Calhoun Street Tavern 843-757-4334 calhounstreettavern.com Red Fish 843-837-8888 redfishofbluffton.com Stooges Café 843-706-6178 Truffles - Bluffton 843-815-5551 trufflescafe.com

Twisted European Bakery 843-757-0033 twistedeuropeanbakery.com For a complete listing of restaurant menus and more go to ForkandFun.com

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(Chicken and Lime Soup)

BY MARY REILLEY & CARRIE HIRSCH

Chicken and lime soup is said to have originated in the southern Mexican state of Yucatán, which borders Belize and Guatemala. This area is known as the cradle of the Mayan civilization.

Makes: 6 servings FOR THE CHICKEN 4 boneless chicken breast halves (approximately 2 1/4 pounds) 4 cups water 1 teaspoon chili powder 1 teaspoon dried oregano 1 teaspoon coarse salt 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1 jalapeño, seeded and coarsely chopped 1 large tomato, cut into ½-inch slices Small handful of fresh cilantro, roughly chopped 4 garlic clothes, peeled and smashed 1 onion, cut into ½-inch slices 8 cups chicken stock FOR THE TORTILLA STRIPS 4 5-inch corn tortillas, slice into ¼-inch strips Oil for frying Coarse salt to taste TO GARNISH 1 red bell pepper, seeded and cut into thin ½-inch strips 1 orange bell pepper, seeded and cut into thin ½-inch strips 3 scallions, sliced into ¼-inch pieces 2 ripe avocados, peeled and sliced Fresh cilantro Lime wedges Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Add the chicken ingredients to a large oven-proof stock pot or Dutch oven and bring to a boil. Transfer to the oven and bake, uncovered, for 25 minutes. While the chicken is cooking, heat the oil in a heavy skillet and fry the tortilla strips in batches over medium-high heat for 2 minutes or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels and sprinkle with salt. Remove chicken from the liquid, reserving the stock. Transfer the chicken to a medium serving bowl and shred using two forks. Return the stock pot to the stove top and simmer for 10 minutes to reduce the liquid. Strain through a fine sieve and discard the solids. Arrange the shredded chicken in six soup bowls and garnish with bell peppers, scallions, avocado slices and cilantro. Ladle broth into bowls and then top with fried tortilla strips. Serve with lime wedges.

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Cinco de Mayo THERE’S MORE TO MEXICAN FOOD THAN TACOS AND MARGARITAS

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sk any native Spanish speaker: There really isn’t one cuisine that classifies as “Mexican,” just like there’s no such thing, really, as “American” food. Just like here in the U.S. Mexico’s food varies by region — and there are plenty of flavors packed into the country’s 760,000 square miles, which include lush mountain ranges, wide rivers, deserts and islands. And just like the diverse landscapes, the dishes of each region are unique. The variety is one reason Mexico’s cuisine was recognized in 2010 by UNESCO and included in the organization's Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanities List. Try tropical drinks made with exotic fruits like mango, guava, cherimoya and prickly pear — and served with or without tequila — or sample mole, a sauce whose name rhymes with “Olé,” that marries chili peppers with cinnamon and dark chocolate. It might sound like an odd combination, but this traditional favorite is so popular that it’s Mexico’s national dish.

If you’re willing to explore these international flavors, you’ll find there’s more to Mexican dishes than tortillas, guacamole, tacos and bottomless pitchers of margaritas on Cinco de Mayo.

Which, by the way, is the date in 1862 when Mexican forces beat the French at the Battle of Puebla and not, as many people believe, Mexico’s version of Independence Day. Delicioso!

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HILTON HEAD – NORTH END Bella Italia nG

Family-oriented restaurant serving great food at affordable prices. For more than 25 years Bella Italia has been placing lots of emphasis on freshness and quality, including the sauces, the homemade meatballs, fried-daily eggplant, inhouse cut chicken, and more. Pizza and salads are specialties.

Large pizzas will feed a family. Delivery available mid-island to the bridge. 95 Mathews Dr. (Port Royal Plaza) 843-689-5560, bellaitaliahhi.com

Crazy Crab Jarvis Creek nG Visit the Crazy Crab and enjoy genuine service and fresh seafood; a Hilton Head tradition for over 30 years! Menus feature crab clusters, local oysters, seafood “your way,” king crab, fresh local shrimp and more. Dine in the heart of Sea Pines at Harbour Town. Large parties welcome. Children’s menu available. Highway 278 (near Mile Marker 1); 843-681-502, thecrazycrab.com

New York City Pizza nG

An upscale Italian pizzeria featuring authentic New York pies, homemade Italian entrees, and a full bar. NYCP offers three kinds of pizza crust: NY Style (thin), Pan, and Sicilian, and a variety of Italian dishes, appetizers, subs, calzones, and veal/ chicken entrees. Kid’s menu. Open for lunch and dinner 7 days a week with dine-in, takeout, delivery and catering.

45 Pembroke Dr. (Festival Centre); 843-689-2229

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Dine indoors or outside on the patio, the Old Fort Pub offers beautiful views of the Intracoastal Waterway and is the only AAA Four Diamond Restaurant on Hilton Head. (Won 11 times!) Enjoy “new south” favorites with influences from around the globe. Try the “Pub and Patio” menu offering smaller portions of Old Fort Pub’s signature entrees.

Reservations Recommended. 65 Skull Creek Drive; 843-681-2386, OldFortPub.com

Reilley’s North End Pub nGa

A genuine island institution, Reilley’s has been serving up steaks, seafood, pasta & sandwiches for more than 35 years.

Specials include Monday Night Lobster and Friday and Saturday Prime Rib; reservations required. Kids eat free Tuesdays with the purchase of an adult entrée. 95 Mathews Dr. (Port Royal Plaza) 843-681-4153, reilleysnorth.com

Street Meet: The American Tavern nGa “Sidewalk Sandwiches from America’s Favorite Street Corners™” Street Meet specializes in homemade versions of regional American bar food. Voted: People’s Choice Awards Best Bar 2015, Island’s Best Hot Dog. Best Wings, Best Fish & Chips, Homemade Soups, Salads with Fresh Local Produce, Vegetarian Menu, Seafood. Port Royal Plaza, 843-842-2570, streetmeethhi.com

Gator’z Pizza G Be sure to stop by Gator’z Pizza and order the “Bigly” MEGA Pizza. It’s 400 square inches of pizza perfection! These delicious square pizzas are available for both dine in and take out. Remember that you get more with a square pizza-just to do the math! Pie R Square! 40 Folly Field Road. Beach & Tennis Resort; 843-842-0043 Munchies nG A true American deli and ice cream shop that only uses Boar's Head meats, cheeses and Nathan's famous all-beef hot dogs. Menu items include paninis, wraps, salads, homemade quiche, soups and more. Satisfy your sweet tooth with homemade chocolate candy, fudge, baked goods and premium ice cream. Gluten-free bread/wraps; vegan and vegetarian options. 1407 Main Strret, Main Street Village; 843-785-3354

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CocoNutz Sportz Bar Ga Open to the public. Imagine your favorite sporting events shown on dual 125” high-definition screens and 18 other TV’s tuned in to every sporting event imaginable. That’s what you will find at CocoNutz. $12 buckets of domestic beer, darts and pool. If you get hungry, we have the “Island’s Best Wings,” 1st place at Wingfest 2017, craft burgers and brews, prime rib. 40 Folly Field Road, Beach & Tennis Resort; 843-842-0043

Il Carpaccio nG Il Carpaccio serves a wide variety of authentic Italian cuisine, ranging from the highly regarded cuisine of Northern Italy to genuine crispy, thin-crust, Italianstyle pizza. Casual, attractive restaurant, with large, attractive bar and a genuine brick oven (imported from Italy) for baking pizza. Attractive new additional dining room perfect for group functions. 200A Museum St. (Across from Walmart). 843-342-9949

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If you haven’t heard of Healthy Habit, they are the local purveyors of delicious nourishment for the wellness-aware who opened in 2017 and were recently acquired by HHI Hospitality, the same restaurant group behind the award winning Charbar Co. and Holy Tequila. Nick Bergelt, island native and CEO of HHI Hospitality group, partnered with Kevin & Hope Yeung to grow the brand and provide unprecedented access to healthy and delicious, gourmet “fast food” at an affordable price point for the island and beyond.

Voted Hilton Head Island’s “Best Salads” for 2017, their menu consists of their delicious chopped salads in addition to wraps, bowls, juices and smoothies. On the walls of the restaurant, they share their beliefs that living well isn’t just about eating the right food, but about sharing it with the right people.

“When you dine with us, you’re dining with a community that cares enough to enrich their taste buds and their bodies. Our philosophy is simple. Food should make you feel better—not worse—and you shouldn’t have to sacrifice taste to live a healthier lifestyle. Every meal we serve is prepared to that standard,” said Healthy Habit partner and executive chef Kevin Yeung. The casual quick service cafe is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat before hitting the beach for the day or cooling off after with a fresh fruit smoothie. With new daily innovations and creativity, the options are endless.

At Healthy Habit, you can enjoy one of their many signature salads or make your own to satisfy all your tastebud needs!

Start with the greens, try mixing in darker greens like spinach, arugula, mesclun, or kale. Then add your favorite veggies for flavor and crunch! Don’t forget about the fruits, grains, beans, nuts and seeds, which make a terrific topping, adding crunch and extra flavor. All fifteen of their dressings are made in-house daily and vary from their classic asian sesame ginger, to a signature cucumber yogurt. And don’t worry, we know beach season is here, they have fat-free dressings as well, including a a red wine vinegar, fresh lemon, or balsamic vinegar.

Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner; treat your body right and try out Healthy Habit for great tasting and good for you food with the same convenience, speed and price of traditional fast food options…your beach body will thank you!

Arcadia Salad (vegan)

Hilton Head Colada

Sedona Salad

Citrus Bomb Juice

Dynasty Salad

Avocado Toast

55 MATHEWS DRIVE, SUITE 116 HHI, SC 29926 843.686.5600 • www.healthyhabithhi.com

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Operated by the Palmetto Dunes Oceanfront Resort family.

Chef de Cuisine Sean Carroll introduces an updated summer menu using seasonal ingredients with a strong emphasis on seafood while paying homage to Alexander’s original favorites. Dinner is available from 5–10pm seven days a week. 76 Queens Folly Rd. (Palmetto Dunes) 843-785-4999, alexandersrestaurant.com

Big Jim’s BBQ, Burgers & Pizza nG

Located inside the Robert Trent Jones Clubhouse, Big Jim’s offers signature Southern dishes, gourmet burgers, grilled pizzas, homemade soups, salads, seafood, steaks and falloff-the-bone ribs. Open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Seasonal live entertainment. Big screen TVs and outdoor seating make Big Jim’s the perfect spot to watch sports.

Take-out and catering available. 7 Trent Jones Ln. (Palmetto Dunes) 855-878-1966, palmettodunes.com/big-jims

Alfred’s Restaurant G

Longtime island chef Alfred Kettering learned to prepare classical European cuisine at the Rhein School of Culinary Arts in Germany and some of the best hotels in Switzerland and Holland. His cuisine combines many appealing elements of classic Continental and authentic German cuisine. Tempting seafood and meat entrées, plus hot and cold appetizers, soups and salads. Casually elegant seating, plus a chef’s counter overlooking the open kitchen. Reservations recommended. Plantation Center (Hwy. 278, near Palmetto Dunes) 843-341-3117, www.alfredshiltonhead.com

Bistro 17 nG

Excellent French bistro-style food. Indoors, the intimate restaurant boasts crisp white tablecloths, a huge wooden wine rack, and an overall cozy atmosphere. The spacious outdoor patio directly overlooks Shelter Cove Harbour. Fresh seafood is delivered six days a week. A children’s menu and reservations are available. Dog-friendly 17-D Harbourside Ln. (Shelter Cove Marina) 843-785-5517, bistro17hhi.com

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ELA’S Blu Water Grille n G

Fresh catch seafood and prime cut steaks of the highest quality, artfully prepared by their team of culinary experts, compliment the extensive boutique wine selection. Overlooking Shelter Cove marina and Broad Creek, ELA’S offers the island’s best water views. A casual intimate interior, wrap around patio, and nightly entertainment provide the perfect dining experience or location to host events & private parties. Reservations recommended. 1 Shelter Cove Ln. (Shelter Cove) 843-785-3030, elasgrille.com

Fishcamp on Broad Creek nGa

Fishcamp’s menu consists of mainly seafood and American cuisine, including steak and lobster. The main attraction is the outdoor bar and open patio. The restaurant is family friendly, and offers corn hole and a children’s menu. The history of the fish camp is legendary, and the venue embodies the rich Native Islander culture of Hilton Head Island. Pet-friendly outdoor pavilion. 11 Simmons Road (Adjacent to Broad Creek Marina) 843-842-2267, fishcamphhi.com

Flora’s Italian Cafe G Family-owned by a dynamic European couple and their son. The husband is a renowned chef, having cooked for several heads of state, while the wife is an excellent pastry chef. Wide selection of appetizers, tempting entrées include pastas, seafood, chops and veal, and wonderful homemade desserts. Selection of wines from California, Italy & Australia. Reservations recommended. 841 Wlm Hilton Pkwy.843-842-8200, florasitaliancafe.com

The French Bakery & Courtyard Café gn Have breakfast or lunch inside or outdoors in this bakery/café. Broad range of crepes, omelets, breads, baguette and grilled panini sandwiches, salads, soups, quiches and lots of wonderful pastries. The restaurant prides itself in the production of some of the finest bakery products in the region by using traditional French recipes, baking methods and imported French ingredients. 28 Shelter Cove Lane, Suite 120; 843-342-5420, frenchbakeryhiltonhead.com

Island Bagel & Deli gn The only real New York style boiled bagels made from scratch daily on the island. Choose from 16 flavors of bagels, 12 flavors of home-made cream cheese and a variety of fresh baked pastries and breakfast sandwiches. For lunch try the specialty hoagies or your favorite deli classic sandwiches and salads. Catering available and call-ins welcome. Breakfast and lunch daily. S. Island Square, 843-686-3353, islandbagelanddeli.com Jamaica Joe’z Beach Bar n G

Open 7 days. Jamaica Joe’z is steps from the beach and a great place to kick back, snack on some pork nachos or a burger, and cool off with a frozen cocktail, ice cold beer or a soft drink.

If you are not a guest at the Hilton Head Island Beach and Tennis Resort, simply pay $5 for a pass and you will be rewarded with $5 in Jamaica Joe’z bucks. Find them online at: www.hhibeachandtennis.com. or Like them on Facebook at: Facebook.com/JamaicaJoezBeachBar. 40 Folly Field Rd, Mid-island, 843-842-0043

Visit us to experience Hilton Head Island’s innovative, handcrafted rum and vodka.

DISTILLERY TOURS TASTING FLIGHTS HiltonHeadDistillery.com 14 Cardinal Rd. 843.686.4443

@HiltonHeadDistillery Please enjoy responsibly. Distilled and bottled by Hilton Head Distillery in Hilton Head Island, SC. Hilton Head Distillery is a registered trademark. © 2015 Hilton Head Distillery.

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Jane Bistro & Bar nG

The owners of Wren Bistro in Beaufort opened Jane Bistro & Bar, serving classic bistro fare with Lowcountry influences. Favorites include the jumbo lump crab cakes, toasted pecan cranberry chicken salad, crispy flounder and petit filet mignon with pommes frites. There is spacious outdoor patio seating and a Kids Menu with healthful selections. Open 7 days a week. 28 Shelter Cove Lane, Suite 109 (Shelter Cove Towne Centre) 843 686-5696, janehhi.com

Mediterranean Harbour Bar & Grill nGa

RISTORANTE ITALIANO FEATURING AUTHENTIC NORTHERN ITALIAN CUISINE MON-SAT: LUNCH 11:30-2PM DINNER 5:30-UNTIL

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843-342-9949 | ilcarpaccioofhh.com 200A Museum Street, Hilton Head Island

Simon Mikhael has brought Lebanese cuisine to Hilton Head. For those unfamiliar with Lebanese cuisine, most dishes are grilled or baked and use ingredients like lemon, garlic, parsley, olive oil and spices. Enjoy their indoor and outdoor seating with a full service bar. Open daily and serving lunch. Shelter Cove Harbour, 843-842-9991, mediterraneanharbour.com

New York City Pizza nG

An upscale Italian pizzeria featuring authentic New York pies, homemade Italian entrees, and a full bar. NYCP offers three kinds of pizza crust: NY Style (thin), Pan, and Sicilian, and a variety of Italian dishes, appetizers, subs, calzones, and veal/chicken entrees. Kid’s menu. Open for lunch and dinner 7 days a week with dine-in, takeout, delivery and catering. Daily happy hour. Shelter Cove Towne Center; 843-785-4200

Old Oyster Factory Ga Panoramic marsh and water views. Specializing in fresh seafood and some of the best steaks on Hilton Head. Recently recommended in “Off the Beaten Track” column of The Wall Street Journal.

Recipient of Wine Spectator magazine’s “Award of Excellence” for the wine list and knowledge of wine. Children’s menu available. Casual dress.

Reservations accepted. 101 Marshland Rd. 843681-6040, OldOysterFactory.com

Orange Leaf

Self-serve chain with unusual frozen yogurt flavors plus a variety of toppings. 38 Shelter Cove Ln #128, Hilton Head Island. 843 689-5323, orangeleafyogurt.com

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Bunruan Suphata (Ruan), a native of Thailand, cooks authentic Thai fare based upon the cuisine of central Thailand. It ranges from curries to seafood to duck. Everything is prepared from scratch. Portions are generous. Lunch (informal) is served Monday-Saturday, and dinner (complete with white tablecloths) seven days a week. A children’s menu, take-out and dinner reservations are available. 811 Wlm Hilton Pkwy. 843-785-8575, myruanthai.com

San Miguel’s nG Located directly on the harbour at Shelter Cove and provides islanders and visitors with good food and fun. Extensive California/Mexican menu. Try San Miguel’s Fish Tacos. The staff is especially proud of the fajitas and chimichangas. The Especiales de la Casa are popular favorites. Lunch and dinner served 7 days a week. Casual dress. 9 Harbourside Ln. (Shelter Cove Harbour) 843-842-4555, sanmiguels.com

Santa Fe Cafe nG Enjoy casually elegant dining in a longtime (20-plus years) island favorite that captures the spirit of New Mexico. Signature items include Parmesan Chipotle Grouper (written up in Tennis magazine), 24-ounce bone-in ribeye steaks, fajitas made with filet mignon, and Painted Desert Soup.

Only authentic New Mexican chilies are used. 807 Wlm. Hilton Pkwy. (Plantation Center, by Palmetto Dunes) 843-785-3838, santafecafeofhiltonhead.com

British Open Pub n G a Family friendly pub style restaurants featuring authentic English food with additional American favorites and certified Angus beef. Try the signature fish and chips along with other British fare, including shepherd’s pie, steak and mushroom pie, lobster pot pie and bangers and mash.

Casual dress. Village at Wexford; 843-686-6736. thebritishopenpub.com

Sea Grass Grille nG American and Lowcountry Continental cuisine. Chef Chad, a graduate of the prestigious Culinary Institute of America of Hyde Park, New York, brings 38 years of hands-on culinary expertise. More than 50 wines by the glass. Won Wine Spectator’s Award of Excellence in 2012, 2013. Kids menu. Reservations accepted. 807 Wlm. Hilton Pkwy.

(Plantation Center, by Palmetto Dunes) 843-785-9990, seagrassgrille.com Up the Creek Pub & Grill nGa Located on Broad Creek with a great view of the marina, boats & Broad Creek. This popular lowcountry hideaway offers casual waterfront dining on their decks. Known for smoked wings, hush puppies, house specialty buffalo chicken dip, beer selection and the best burgers on the Island. Kids menu available. Dogs are welcome. 18 Simmons Rd. (Broad Creek Marina) 843-681-3625, upthecreekpubandgrill.com HILTON HEAD – SOUTH END Aunt Chilada’s Easy Street Café nG

Excellent Tex-Mex and American fare is their specialty. Enjoy the all-you-can-eat crab legs, sizzling fajitas, & delicious margaritas. Kids menu available. Casual dress. Reservations & large parties welcome. Private dining/event area. Live entertainment (seasonally) on the covered patio; Delicious wings, fajitas and to-go party package menu available. 69 Pope Avenue; 843-785-7700, auntchiladashhi.com

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Where the South Pacific meets the Carolina Coast just steps from the beach, escape to the Big Bamboo Cafe. A long-running, casual hangout with a local vibe and a menu of burgers, seafood and festive libations. Come for the food, stay for the live entertainment! 1 North Forest Beach Drive, Coligny Plaza 843-686-3443, www.bigbamboocafe.com

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Enjoy “Fresh Seafood, Cold Beer & Great Happy Hour & Still A Locals Favorite For Over 30 Years!” They have dining inside and outside on the patio, with friendly owners and staff which adds up to a great place to eat. Captain Woody’s serves a wide variety of fresh seafood, great signature sandwiches, award winning soups and salads all at affordable prices. Hilton Head: 6 Target Rd (off of Palmetto Bay Rd) (843) 785-2400

Carolina Crab Company nG

Boasting water views, C3 prides themselves on great, fresh seafood at an affordable price in a family-friendly atmosphere. The menu offers an array of seafood; from light & healthy peel-n-eat shrimp, to giant Po Boys, burgers, Maine lobster and crab legs. Pet-friendly outside bar and patio. 86 Helmsman Way; 843-842-2016, carolinacrabco.com

ChowDaddy’s nG Chow Daddy’s offers a wide variety of unique menu items focusing on buns, bowls, and tacos and great libations. Enjoy avocado toast with a kale and quinoa salad or you can dive in to the pork sliders, a house ground rib eye burger, or their famous smoked fried chicken. Serving lunch and dinner 7 days a week. Call for Priority Seating Take out available.

14b Executive Park Rd., Hilton Head (off of Pope Ave); 843-757-CHOW(2469), chowdaddys.com Cowboy Brazilian Steakhouse G A unique, all-you-can eat “Churrascaria.” Enjoy a full salad bar with over 30 items, six Brazilian hot dishes and a “parade” of 16 USDA Prime cuts of beef, lamb, chicken and pork carved at your table by their gauchos. Featuring a full bar, an eclectic wine list and their famous Brazilian drink “caipirinha.” Beautifully decorated restaurant featuring Chihuly lighting. 1000 William Hilton Parkway, B-6. 843715-3565, cowboybraziliansteakhouse.com

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››Dining | Favorites CQ’s Restaurant nG SInce 1973 CQ’s combines fine dining, an intimate atmosphere and a touch of Hilton Head history. Signature dishes inspired by the abundant varieties of fresh seafood, beef and game. Craft your own unique menu at The Chef’s Table (by special arrangement). The “Bistro” menu offers smaller portions of CQ’s signature entrees. Children’s menus and take-out are available. 140 Lighthouse Road; 843-671-2779, CQsRestaurant.com

Charbar Co. n G

Voted Top 16 Burgers in the World at the World Burger Championship. Pick a bread, a protein, veggies, and toppings and Charbar will whip up a custom-built burger that will blow your mind. Voted Hilton Head’s “Best Burger” Burgers & Brew Festival 2012-2016 and Hilton Head Monthly’s Reader’s Choice “Favorite Burger” 2013-2016. Find sandwiches, salads and drink specials daily. 33 Office Park Road, Suite 213 (Park Plaza) 843-785-CHAR (2427), charbar.com

Crane’s Tavern Steakhouse & Seafood G A great destination for steak and seafood lovers, serving cuts of only USDA Prime grade beef, including their Famous Prime Rib. Excellent selection of fresh fish, seafood and pasta dishes.

Recipient of Wine Spectator magazine’s Award of Excellence. Everything, from dressings to dessert, that can be is homemade. Reservations appreciated. 26 New Orleans Rd. (near Sea Pines Circle); 843-341-2333, cranestavern.com Crazy Crab Harbour Town nG Visit either Crazy Crab location and enjoy genuine service and fresh seafood; a Hilton Head tradition for over 30 years! Menus feature crab clusters, local oysters, seafood “your way,” king crab, fresh local shrimp and more. Dine among beautiful, waterfront sunsets at Jarvis Creek, or in the heart of Sea Pines at Harbour Town. Large parties welcome. Children’s menu available.

Harbour Town: In the Sea Pines Resort; 843-363-2722, thecrazycrab.com

Charlie’s L’Etoile Verte G Don’t let the French name intimidate you; think of a fun, irreverent friend who happens to be a fabulous chef. Open since 1982, Charlie’s, an island favorite among locals and tourists alike, writes its menu daily based on the freshest seafood available. The dinner menu offers an array of 14 fresh fish, rack of lamb, filet mignon and more. An extensive wine list specializes in California cabs, Oregon pinot noir, Rhone Valley & Bordeaux. 8 New Orleans Road; 843-785-9277, charliesgreenstar.com

Dough Boys Pizza nG

Offering various house made crusts: traditional hand tossed, thin crust and thick Sicilian. The Create-Your-Own-Chopped Salad has over 40 different items to choose from. Specialty subs include a Philly cheesesteak that makes Pat & Geno jealous, a secret recipe meatball sub, all served on Amoroso rolls. Dine In, Takeout and Island Wide Delivery. 1 New Orleans Rd. 843686-2697, DoughBoysHHI.com

Delisheeyo n G

Vegetarian. Delisheeyo owner Blake Wearren set out to create a place for people to escape for lunch. The fruit and veggie smoothies are a quick meal by themselves.

Their Buddha Bowls, consisting of steamed grain and healthy toppings of your choice, is a favorite of the regulars. Delisheeyo’s mission is to provide meals that you can trust, that are real, and healthy. 32 Palmetto Bay Road; 843-785-3633, delisheeeyo.com

FISH Seafood & Raw Bar G FISH Seafood & Raw Bar places a premium on sourcing delicious seafood from local sources and lightly preparing it with a deep respect for regional foodways and Lowcountry culinary history. Their courteous and knowledgeable staff can guide you on a journey of inspired seafood dishes in a relaxed, enjoyable atmosphere. Live entertainment at the FISH Bowl music venue. 1 N Forest Beach Dr. (Coligny Plaza); 843-342-3474, gofishhhi.com Flatbread Grill & Bar nG Upscale, casual dining. Enjoy Neapolitan pizza, fresh pasta, gourmet salads, burgers, wraps, hardy flatbread sandwiches and a great selection of entrées. Dough and sauces are freshly made on the premises. Local produce is used as available. 2 North Forest Beach Dr. (Beach Market Center); 843-341-2225, flatbreadgrillhhi.com Frosty Frog Cafe & Pizza nGa

Dine inside or out on the large patio w/retractable roof & live acoustic music nightly. Enjoy daiquiris, wine, beer & a full liquor bar; an extensive menu includes burgers, crabcakes, salads, wraps, pizza, calzones, crab legs, shrimp, extensive gluten-free options & a kids menu. As Frosty says “Life may not be a party...but we sure act like it.” They offer – NTN TRIVIA. Coligny Plaza; 843-686-FROG (3764), frostyfrog.com

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Darren Clarke's Tavern n G

If you like golf, good food and an Irish pub atmosphere, this is the place for you. Professional golfer Darren Clarke, a native of Northern Ireland, opened his first restaurant on Hilton Head Island. The Irish influence can be seen throughout the interior and menu of Darren Clarke’s Tavern. 8 Executive Park Rd.; 843-341-3002, darrenclarkestavern.com

Gusto Ristorante G

Now open! Located in the Fresh Market Plaza, Gusto Ristorante brings new flavors from Rome to Hilton Head. 890 William Hilton Parkway, Fresh Market Plaza, 843-802-2424, GustoHiltonHead.com

Hilton Head Diner gnGa One of the island’s only 24-hour restaurants. Modern diner in the tradition of the Northeast, boasting one of Hilton Head’s most extensive menus. All the baking is done on the premises.

Beer, wine and mixed drinks are available. Hilton Head Diner serves breakfast, lunch and dinner seven days a week. Children’s menu and carry-out available. Hwy 278 at Yacht Cove Drive; 843-686-2400, hiltonheaddiner.com Hinchey’s Chicago Bar & Grill n Ga Hinchey’s has much in common with a sports bar, but is very much of a restaurant, too. It is casual, with beach-goers invited to stop by for lunch, or for drinks or dinner. Dine inside or out. Open seven days a week serving lunch and dinner. 70 Pope Avenue; 843-686-5959, hincheys.com

Hinoki Restaurant & Sushi Bar nG

Hinoki serves traditional Japanese dishes such as grilled fish, chicken and steak, sukiyaki, a variety of noodle dishes, tempura, and many daily specials, plus sushi and sashimi. More than 20 entrées. Reservations are recommended for dinner. 37 New Orleans Rd. (Orleans Plaza), 843-785-9800, hinokihhi.com

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Enjoy the unique taste of genuine Greek cuisine, from gyros to fried calamari to souvlaki to baklava for dessert in one of their cozy dining rooms or expanded patio. Food is prepared with authentic Greek recipes using only the best ingredients and equipment, including the only gyro machines on the island. Greek beer and ouzo. Reservations accepted. 11 Lagoon Rd., 843-842-4033, itsgreektomehhi.com

Kenny B’s Cajun/Creole Seafood gnG}

“Creole cuisine with a Lowcountry influence.” Order New Orleans traditions such as jambalaya, red beans and rice, and authentic gumbos. Kenny B’s is home of the Island’s best po’ boys and fried seafood. Enjoy blackened shrimp, chicken and catch of the day. Kenny B’s offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, Sunday brunch. 70-A Pope Ave. 843-785-3315

Holy Tequila n G Voted Hilton Head’s Best Mexican and featured as the Top 6 Mexican Restaurants in South Carolina for 2016. Holy Tequila offers modern Mexican cuisine and features an open kitchen, indoor/outdoor open air seating, and a tequila tasting room. The menu features gourmet tacos, burritos, quesadillas, salads and small plates. 33 Office Park Rd, Suite 228 (Park Plaza) 843-681-TACO (8226), holytequila.com

Michael Anthony’s G

Family owned and operated since 2002, Michael Anthony’s offers upscale classic Italian fine dining featuring innovative preparations and farm fresh ingredients.

Acknowledged by Open Table as one of the Top 50 Italian Restaurants in the country. Dinner is served Monday through Saturday from 5:15pm. Reservations suggested.

37 New Orleans Rd (Orleans Plaza) 843-785-6272, michael-anthonys.com

Local Pie n G

Chefs Lee Lucier, Jack McNulty and partner JR Richardson are oven-fired pizza aficionados. The custom pizza ovens are designed to make pizzas with thin, crisp, crusts Neapolitan-style pizza using ‘double 00’ flour. Observe the open kitchen. Their duck prosciutto, bacon, sausages, as well as fresh-water mozzarella are all made in-house. Large screen TV’s, a sprawling 800-foot deck with a bar and bike parking. Reservations accepted, walk-ins welcome. 55 New Orleans Road; 843-842-PIES, localpie.com

New York City Pizza nG

An upscale Italian pizzeria featuring authentic New York pies, homemade Italian entrees, and a full bar. NYCP offers three kinds of pizza crust: NY Style (thin), Pan, and Sicilian, and a variety of Italian dishes, appetizers, subs, calzones, and veal/ chicken entrees. Kid’s menu. Open for lunch and dinner 7 days a week with dine-in, takeout, delivery and catering. Daily happy hour. 81 Pope Ave. (Heritage Plaza), 843-842-2227

Contemporary Italian Cuisine by Award-Winning Chef Michael Cirafesi

Best Italian 2017

Favorite Chef Hilton Head 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 & 2017 Best Italian Hilton Head 2017 Favorite Place for a Date 2016

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The menu at Nick’s Steak & Seafood emphasizes steaks, seafood and barbecue and offers something for everyone including sandwiches, salads, appetizers, soups, burgers, pasta and a children’s menu. Prices are very reasonable.

Nick’s also offers dining specials every day and complete bar service. Take-out is available. Reservations accepted.

Large parties are welcome. 9 Park Lane; 843-686-2920, nickssteakandseafood.com

Red Fish n G

Red Fish specializes in beautifully prepared seafood and steaks. Diners choose from a 1,000-plus bottle selection of wines to enjoy with their meals or to take home. Private dining room for large parties. Serving lunch and dinner. Specializing in beautifully prepared seafood and steaks. Private dining room. Ample parking available. 8 Archer Road; 843-686-3388, www.redfishofhiltonhead.com

Ombra Cucina Italiana G

Chef Michael Cirafesi proudly promotes the foods & wines of Italy. He prepares all pastas, homemade gnocchi, desserts and breads daily as well as a variety of fish, veal, beef and game additions using only natural & fresh ingredients imported from Italy. An extensive wine list. Reservations recommended, walkins welcome. Peanut Free. 1000 Wlm Hilton Pkwy, G-2 (Village at Wexford); 843-842-5505, ombrahhi.com

Rockfish Seafood & Steaks at Bomboras Palmetto Bay Sun Rise Café gn

Great breakfast fare starting before the sun rises, from 6 a.m. Now expanded seating on veranda, with clear roll-down walls available in the event of cold or inclement weather. Both breakfast and lunch items are available continuously. The cafe specializes in to-go lunches for charter boats, the beach or any other occasion. Open seven days a week. Palmetto Bay Marina; 843-686-3232, palmettobaysunrisecafe.com

G a Formerly, Bomboras, Rockfish Seafood and Steaks at Bomboras is a unique family seafood restaurant and bar that is located right near the beach. Offering fresh and local lowcounty ingredients paired with craft beers and wines. Rockfish offers a chill indoor/outdoor social dinning experience! Kids menu. Lunches to Go for the beach are a specialty. At the bar, beer is poured from the bottom up with chill disc built into the bar. 5 Lagoon Road; 843-689-2662, rockfishhhi.com

Phillys Cafe & Deli n Locally owned and operated for more than 25 years, Phillys is a favorite lunchtime spot for locals and visitors.

Phillys’ motto is “Best sandwiches on the island...Period!”

Custom sandwiches with bread baked fresh daily. The pita wraps and salads are both imaginative and healthconscious. Dine in or take out. 55 New Orleans Rd.; 843-785-9966, phillyscafe.com Reilley’s Grill & Bar nGa An island institution, Reilley’s has been serving up steaks, seafood, pasta & sandwiches for more than 35 years. Reilley’s serves lunch and dinner seven days a week, and Sunday brunch. The bar remains open until 2a.m. Specials include Monday Night Lobster and Friday and Saturday Prime Rib (reservations required). Kids eat free Tuesdays with the purchase of an adult entrée. 7D Greenwood Dr. (Reilley’s Plaza); 843-842-4414; reilleyshiltonhead.com 156 hiltonheadmonthly.com

Salty Dog Cafe nG One of Hilton Head’s favorite outdoor cafes for more than 20 years. Fresh seafood. Located at South Beach Marina, overlooking Braddock Cove. Both indoor and outdoor seating are available. Live music and children’s entertainment nightly during the season. South Beach Marina Village, Sea Pines. 843-671-7327, saltydog.com

Sea Shack nG Sea Shack serves up one of the island’s most extensive menus of seafood served lots of ways, including grilled, blackened, fried, & more. Very reasonable prices. Family friendly. Take-out, kids menu available. Separate checks are no problem. Sea Shack was voted one of "South Carolina’s best seafood spots" by both Coastal Living magazine and Southern Living. Open Mon.–Sat. for lunch & dinner. 6 Executive Park (off Pope Ave); 843-7852464, seashackhhi.com

Stellini G

Family owned and operated since 1989! Guests dine in either the main dining room or Carolina room. Stellini features many of the most popular Italian appetizers and entrees from NY & Northern NJ. Delicious pasta, poultry, veal, seafood, beef and lamb all expertly prepared, as well as nightly Chef Specials. Daily selection of homemade desserts, extensive and reasonable wine list. Gluten Free & Children’s Menu available. Reservations suggested. 15 Executive Park (off Pope Avenue, near Sea Pines Circle) 843-785-7006, stellinihhi.com

The Studio G Dine while enjoying watching artists painting in the elegant studio. The menu is inspired by American and global cuisines and uses the finest regional, natural and organic ingredients. Chef Colella has expanded the gluten-free vegetarian and vegan menu offerings. Reservations are recommended and walk-ins are welcome. 20 Executive Park Road; 843-785-6000, studiodining.com

Twisted Cork n G

Open Monday through Saturday, 5-11 p.m. Open Monday-Saturday, 5pm.A local cocktail and wine bar. You can find it in Festival Center Plaza, near the Sea Pines Circle.11 Palmetto Bay Road # 102 (next to Staples) 843-802-0510

The Ice Cream Cone

Serving the finest and best selection of ice creams, soft-serve yogurts, sorbets, shakes, malts, floats, old-fashioned sodas, sundaes, and so much more! Offered is a large variety of special sundae creations and desserts! 1 N Forest Beach Dr, Hilton Head Island. 843-785-4440, colignyicecreamcone.com

Truffles nG Fresh local seafood, Black Angus steaks, baby back ribs, homemade soups, delicious sandwiches, and garden salads.

Specialties include glazed grouper, mango salmon, crab cakes, chipotle chicken, meatloaf and fried shrimp. Call for Priority Seating. Catering and carry-out available. Full cocktail bar. 7 days a week from 11:00am. Sea Pines Center; 843-671-6136, trufflescafe.com

Thai Ocean nG Thai Ocean serves traditional Thai dishes including Tom Yum Soup, Thai Basil, Mussaman Curry, Pad Thai and Drunken Noodle Soup. Dine inside their tastefully decorated restaurant or enjoy a more casual experience outside on their deck. Open for Lunch and dinner daily. Kids Menu is available with both Thai and traditonal items. 2 N. Forest Beach Dr., (Beach Market Plaza); 843-715-8956

Skillets Café & Grill g n G All-day southern fare & seafood. For breakfast, there’s eggs, waffles, crepes, Benedicts & signature skillets.

Lunch features salad bar, soups, Po’Boys, shrimp BLT, crab cakes & more. Dinner includes seafood platters, baked grouper, fried chicken, steaks, Duroc BBQ ribs, Lowcountry boil, shrimp & grits, fried green tomatoes, collard greens, & black-eyed peas. Pet-friendly porches; full bar; gluten-free options; kids’ menus; take-out.

Open daily. 1 N. Forest Beach Dr., Unit J, (Coligny Plaza) 843.785.3131, skilletscafe.com Southern Coney gn

The sign reads “Best Pancakes Ever.” Super pancakes and other made-from-scratch breakfast favorites, delicious traditional hot dogs and sauce “imported” from Michigan and other tempting lunch fare. Try the house-made roast beef sandwich, turkey, ham and more. Soups and salads also available.

Featuring Charleston Coffee Roasters coffee. Take-out, kids menu and catering available. 70-J Pope Ave. (Circle Center), 843-689-2447

Stack’s Pancakes & More g n G

Family owned and operated, Stack’s serves a full breakfast and lunch, 7 days a week. Including: pancakes, waffles, house-made fruit sauces, eggs, homemade crepes, and Stacks Original Crème Brûlée French Toast, shrimp & grits, eggs benedict, crab benedict with lump crab, shrimp omelet topped with lobster cream sauce. Kid’s menu, Gluten free items and takeout orders. 2 Regency Pkwy. and Hwy. 278; 843-341-3347

The Green Star Reservations suggested

843-785-9277

www.charliesgreenstar.com

Charlie’s is a French American restaurant that focuses on fresh seafood and excellent wine. Our charming bar is where locals meet for a cocktail or to enjoy a meal.

We are casual dining at its finest.

Lunch: Monday-Friday 11:30am-2:00pm Dinner: Monday-Saturday 5:30pm until Bar Opens at 5pm daily

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Cinco Mexican Grill nG Agave Side Bar nG

A fun laid-back Southwest Tex-Mex Patrón margarita and taco bar specializing in authentic tacos and smooth margaritas. Happy Hour daily 4-6pm, Taco Tuesdays. Indoor & Outdoor seating.

13 State of Mind St. 843-757-9190

Amigos, Bluffton nG Authentic Mexican taqueria, serving delicious food “inspired by Mexican cuisine from the Gulf Coast of Baja, Mexico, to the beautiful seaside community of Santa Barbara, California.” Owner, Andrew Farbman created Amigos’ famous BBQ Chicken Salad. Amigos uses the finest ingredients possible. Amigos’ salsa bar features a variety of salsas from carefully selected fresh chilies. Amigos is open for lunch and dinner. Full bar. Carry-out is available. Awarded Bluffton’s Favorite Burrito and Taco – Hilton Head Monthly’s Reader’s Choice Awards. 133 Belfair Town Village; 843-815-8226

The extensive lunch and dinner menus offer authentic Mexican cuisine made from scratch using both traditional and modern recipes very popular with families, couples and large groups.

Among the most popular dishes are the Cinco Bowl, Piña Fajitas, Carnitas, Enchiladas, Chimichangas, Flautas and for dessert, flan and other desserts. The full bar offers mixed drinks, beer, wine-by –the-glass and a high end tequila list, including Mescal. 102 Buckwalter Parkway, Suite 3D (Berkeley Place) 843-815-2233, cincomexgrill.com

Claude & Uli’s Bistro and Lounge nG European-trained Chef Claude and Uli, a native of Normandie, France, has cooked in some of the world’s best kitchens, including Maxim’s in Paris, the Connaught (Chef Saucier) in London, and Ernie’s in San Francisco. Culinary school graduate Uli orchestrates matters in the dining room, welcomes guests and makes them feel very much at home. Affordably priced. 1533 Fording Island Rd. (Moss Creek Village), 843-837-3336, claudebistro.com FARM Bluffton n G Inspired by the seasonal bounty of Lowcountry produce, FARM bases the menu on locally sourced and homegrown veggies, thoughtfully raised meats, and “cultural traditions from around the world.” The menu changes at least weekly, depending on what’s in season, and they are able to accommodate gluten-free, vegetarian and vegan diets. Reservations recommended. 1301 May River Road, 843-707-2041, farmbluffton.com

British Open Pub nGa Attractive pub-style restaurant featuring authentic English food, lots of golf and British photos, art and memorabilia on the walls and elsewhere. Excellent signature fish and chips.

Lots of other British fare, including shepherd’s pie, steak and mushroom pie, and bangers and mash. Also wide selection of American appetizers and entrées. Serving only Licensed Certified Angus Beef. Serving lunch and dinner every day. Sheridan Park; 843-815-6736, britishopenpub.net Captain Woody’s n G a

Enjoy “Fresh Seafood, Cold Beer & Great Happy Hour & Still A Locals Favorite For Over 30 Years!” They have dining inside and outside on the patio, with friendly owners and staff which adds up to a great place to eat. A big outdoor deck bar featurs beer, wine and specialty cocktails. Captain Woody’s serves a wide variety of fresh seafood, great signature sandwiches, award winning soups and salads all at affordable prices. 17 State of Mind St. (in the Calhoun Street Promenade); 843-757-6222

Calhoun Street Tavern nGa

A comfortable room where fine spirits are drank, laughs are had, and stories are told. A public house for travelers and locals alike. Cold beer, classic cocktails, and familiar faces are just the start of it. Paired with a chef driven menu of southern plates, thoughtful service and comforting lowcountry classic food. 9 Promenade St. Bluffton; 843-757-4334, calhounstreettavern.com

ChowDaddy’s nG Chow Daddy’s offers a wide variety of unique menu items focusing on buns, bowls, and tacos and great libations. Enjoy avocado toast with a kale and quinoa salad or you can dive in to the pork sliders, a house ground rib eye burger, or their famous smoked fried chicken. Serving lunch and dinner 7 days a week. Call for Priority Seating Take out available as well. 15 Towne Fr. Belfarir Towne Village; 843-757-CHOW(2469), chowdaddys.com 158 hiltonheadmonthly.com

Hinchey’s Chicago Bar & Grill nGa Hinchey’s has much in common with a sports bar, but is verymuch of a restaurant, too. It is casual, with beach-goers invited to stop by for lunch, or for drinks or dinner. Dine inside or out.

Open seven days a week. 104 Buckwalter Place; 843-836-5959 hincheys.com Island Bagel & Deli gn

Serving New York style boiled bagels made from scratch daily. Choose from 16 flavors of bagels, 12 flavors of home-made cream cheese and a variety of fresh baked pastries and breakfast sandwiches. For lunch try the specialty hoagies or your favorite deli classic sandwiches and salads. Catering available and call-ins welcome. Breakfast and lunch daily. 17 Sherington Dr, Bluffton, 843-815-5300, islandbagelanddeli.com

Local Pie n G Chefs Lee Lucier, Jack McNulty and partner JR Richardson are oven-fired pizza aficionados. The custom pizza ovens are designed to make pizzas with thin, crisp, crusts - Neapolitan-style pizza using ‘double 00’ flour. Observe the art of hearth cooking with the open kitchen. Their duck prosciutto, bacon, sausages, as well as fresh-water mozzarella are all made in-house. L unch, happy hour, dinner and late night. Promanade, 843837-PIES , www.localpie.com

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2 Tacos+ Margarita $15 The Pearl Kitchen + Bar n G A refreshing new approach to dining - focused on a complete sensory experience offering fresh, “clean-eating,” contemporary food preparations utilizing the best fresh catch seafood, certified steaks and local produce available. Outdoor dining available on the front patio - perfect for people watching. Open for sunday brunch, lunch and dinner.

Private 2nd floor dining space available for parties and special events. Reservations highly recommended. 55 Calhoun Street; 843-757-5511 Red Fish n G Red Fish restaurant's second location in Bluffton which is the “Same, but different” from the Hilton Head location. Specializing in beautifully prepared seafood and steaks, diners may choose from a large selection of wines from around the world to enjoy with their meals or to take home. Private dining room. Serves dinner nightly. Ample parking available. 832 Bruin Rd.; 843-837-3388, redfishofbluffton.com

Stooges Café g n Eat gourmet specials, eggs, omelets and hot meals at unbeatable prices while watching classic episodes of The Three Stooges, The Little Rascals or I Love Lucy on one of the TVs. Some say Stooges has the best grits in the Lowcountry, if not all of South Carolina. Nine time winner of Best Breakfast in Best of Bluffton. 25 Sherington Drive; 843-706-6178 Truffles nG Casual cafe featuring the “freshest and finest of everything!” Fresh local seafood, Black Angus steaks, baby back ribs, homemade soups and fresh garden salads. Truffles also has excellent desserts, and offers a full bar and fine wines by the glass or by the bottle to complement your dinner. Covered patio. Lunch, dinner seven days a week. Full cocktail bar. Serving Lunch and Dinner daily from 11 a.m. Happy hour is everyday from 4-6. Belfair Towne Village; 843-8155551, trufflescafe.com

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Twisted European Bakery gn Stephanie Pisano and Chris Veneris opened Twisted European Bakery in late September 2016 in Old Town Bluffton. This traditional old world style bakery specializes in all types of European pastries, all made by hand on the premises. Birthday cakes, small catering for bridal, family and office events. 1253 May River Road; 843-757-0033, twistedeuropeanbakery.com Zeppelin’s at Station 300 n G Located within Station 300, Zeppelin’s is now under new management. Mike Chapman, a Savannah native and Johnson & Wales Charleston graduate, has implemented a new exciting menu. Enjoy their signature grilled flat iron steak while watching the game on one of their seven large screen tvs or stop by and have a drink outside on the pet friendly patio. Open Mon - Thur 10am-11pm ; Fri & Sat 10am – 12pm; Sun 10am – 10pm. 25 Innovation Dr., Bluffton, 843.815.2695 ext 7, station300.com

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A NEW PARADIGM SHIFT IS ABOUT TO ERODE THE LAST BASTIONS OF PRIVACY AND FUNDAMENTALLY RE-MAP OUR IDEA OF WHO WE ARE AS HUMANS.

eorge Orwell’s novel “1984” envisioned a totalitarian system that controlled people’s minds—a terrifying proposition when I read the book as a high school graduate, but it pales compared to what might be possible in the near future.

Imagine a world in which your thoughts are no longer private because your brain is mapped, and all your thoughts, emotions and secrets are revealed to the world.

It would be like walking around with our brains on full display, open to anyone who wanted to take a look.

Shocking. Yes. Impossible? No. Just consider: What do the five most valuable companies in the world — Apple, Google, Microsoft, Amazon, and Facebook — have in common? Insight into our data with the goal to predict and influence our behavior.

What are Siri, Ok Google, Alexa, Cortana and Watson after? Data collection.

Sure, these tools are masked as help at your fingertips, just waiting to make your life easier. Using voice to search surely is convenient. But make no mistake about the real intent.

Think about all the ways we use these technologies, and all the information about us they have access to. Ask Alexa to play your favorite album, and Amazon can infer from your taste in music the items you might buy, and even learn your gender, race and income. Ask Siri to look up a book for you, and Apple has new insight into your political leanings and socioeconomic status. This isn’t an exaggeration: Recent revelations of potential voter manipulation by third parties accessing Facebook’s stockpile of user data show just how much our

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use of technology can expose things about ourselves that we may not want to reveal to the world at large.

Still not convinced about the flip side of these new advances? Ask yourself why many of these tools are free. Welcome to the world of data mining — unlike the mining of coal and gold, the valuable material being extracted in this case are your thoughts, behaviors and perceptions, and companies are using them to map—and influence— your future actions.

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WHAT ARE SIRI, OK

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WATSON AFTER?

But users have a choice, some argue.

You don’t have to join Facebook; information is available from more places than just Google; Siri doesn’t really know anything we can’t find out for ourselves, with a little effort. And, of course, before using any of these services, you have to agree to the company’s privacy policy, so you should already be aware what kind of information will be collected on your activities — though, of course, few actually read these small-print documents. By clicking the little “I Accept” box, you’ve accepted that all your web searches will be traced, that if you invite Alexa in your home she will listen

to all your conversations, and that your smartphone follows and shares your location, web browsing habits and calls.

So, it’s not a giant leap to picture that one day we won’t need a technological go-between to put our full thoughts on display; that technology will exist that can map your brain — with or without your consent. The possibility should make us pause and ask ourselves: How far is too far? What are the legal and ethical implications and limitations? Can they be enforced? How will this new technology change the way we see ourselves? And is this the death of individuality and love?

These are questions we’ll need to answer sooner rather than later. This brain-mapping technology already is in its infancy and is currently being developed with good intentions — for example, Mary Lou Jepsen, a former engineering executive at Facebook, has launched a startup called Openwater to see deep into the body.

The company is developing a high-resolution 3-D camera to help fight brain disease.

But once mapping our brains through light waves is achievable, the possibility of enhancing our brains’ capacity and catapulting us into the realm of superhumans — as seen in futuristic Hollywood movies — will be out there. And then it will simply be a matter of time before these good intentions are misused. Facebook started as a way to connect us with family and friends, but today mines our thoughts and actions and manipulates our behaviors by feeding us only select pieces of information.

Do we have a choice? Can we stop the inevitable? And what do we hope to gain from these ever-evolving advances in technology?

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