Bluffton Monthly March 2018

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MARCH 2018

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TAX REFORM: Considerations for Donors and Nonprofits Most taxpayers will be impacted by the passage into law of the Tax Cut and Jobs Act. Nonprofit organizations, and the people who support us, are still trying to understand the ramifications.

• Being 70 ½ years young can be an advantage: Donate IRA assets (up to $100,000) and satisfy the required annual distribution— removing the gift amount from your taxable income. These assets can also be used to establish a charitable fund at the Community Foundation.

• Donors may begin “bunching” their giving: If several years of contributions are made in one tax year, then donors can itemize in that year, and take the standard deduction in the next. This strategy can help donors, but makes nonprofits uneasy; they need predictable annual revenue. A donor-advised fund at the Community Foundation can provide for “bunching” and at the same time, donors may recommend regular, annual grants to their favorite nonprofits, helping to stabilize their revenues.

• The corporate tax is decreasing from 35 percent to 21 percent with the new tax law, which could result in increased corporate giving.

Corporations can also utilize Community Foundation services to create charitable funds with these dollars to provide for giving aligned with the values of the corporation.

The standard deduction was increased for both single (from $6,350 to $12,000) and married joint (from $12,700 to $24,000) filers. In addition, the charitable deduction was increased to 60 percent of adjusted gross income. With these things in place, the number of people itemizing will be less than before. What is being surmised is that as fewer people itemize, there will be a dampening effect on charitable giving.

Until now, 30 percent of taxpayers were able to itemize, and moving forward, the expectation is that will drop to less than 10 percent. Small donations from people who used to itemize may be impacted the most.

If unable to use the charitable deduction to reduce their taxes, the charitable giving of this group may drop. Some researchers anticipate annual giving will drop anywhere from $13 billion to $20 billion.

The hope of all of us is that donors give because they want to improve community rather than just for the tax deduction, but it is clear that both factors are at play.

There are many other potential implications which are yet to be understood, such as the ramifications on state and local taxes.

Additionally, the potential for a decrease in federal funding of nonprofit programs to make up for lost revenues may create another loss for the sector. Now, more than ever, we need folks to continue to live generously, and What is being surmised is reach out to the Community Foundation to provide that as fewer people itemize, information and assistance as they begin to plan for there will be a dampening effect the impact of the tax law

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For consideration: • Those who continue to itemize and who have stock portfolios should take advantage of the benefits of giving appreciated stock, because their deduction can be for the full current market value (there are some limitations, so check with your tax advisor), while avoiding the issue of paying capital gains tax.

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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.

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62 Nurturing the Future

When Leroy and Stephanie Stevens were about to lose their heirs property, Indigo Run residents stepped up.

Kim Likins is mayor pro temp of Hilton Head Island and unit director of the Hilton Head Boys & Girls Club.

40 In the Business of Adventure

84 Leading Ladies of the Lowcountry

52 Alternative Medicine

Mike Overton is the owner of Outside Hilton Head, the Lowcountry's best know adventure outfitter.

For thousands of years, cultures around the world have practiced holistic medicine, focusing on the whole body.

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Local women in business, education, sports and the arts discuss success in this special section.

168 Wine Pairings

Wine pairing is both an art and a science—just ask a sommelier. It's all about balance.

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BUSINESS

44 CoastalStates Bank

Local bank gets a shot of capital.

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78 March Madness

See "The Big Dance" at these spots.

80 Gus Dean

Local racer speeds into the future.

ENVIRONMENT

14 At The Helm 16 Behind the Scenes 18 Opinion 20 News 22 Pet of the Month

46 Bitcoin

104 Right Whale Migration

HEALTH

106 Offshore Drilling

38 Where in the World?

108 Scavenger Hunt

50 On the Move

Local investors eye cryptocurrency.

58 Natural Medicine

Healing herbs grow locally.

60 March into March

Walking is fun, free and healthy.

Endangered whales are off the coast.

Locals oppose plans for exploration.

HH Rotary Club signs hold the clues.

110 Ready to Ride

82 Sports Roundup

HOME

130 Real Estate News

EOPLE P 64 Lisa Sulka

Biking symposium is back in town.

66 Denise Garison

Improve your home and garden.

Mayor of Bluffton embraces change..

Bluffton High has a new leader.

68 Betsy Doughtie

112 Spring is in the Air

118 Colleton River Respite

CW Bailey Interiors creates calm.

Director of Deep Well to retire.

70 Denise Spencer She came to Hilton Head to serve.

TRAVEL 72 Outdoor Adventures

Hike, bike, camp and paddle hard.

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34 Social Spotlight

DINING

174 Gullah Cooking

Carrie Hirsh learns from the experts.

155 Calendar 164 Lowcountry After Dark 178 Restuarant Listings 192 Last Call

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CARICATURE DRAWN AT THE HILTON HEAD BRIDAL SHOW BY KEVIN HRACEK.

Anuska Frey – publisher anuska@hiltonheadmontly.com Carol Weir – editor carol@hiltonheadmonthly.com

AS WARMER TEMPERATURES RETURN, THE GREAT OUTDOORS BECKONS.

Dear Reader, Ah, spring! Arguably the most beautiful month in the Lowcountry, spring has come just in time to rescue us from the coldest winter many of us have ever seen on Hilton Head Island.

Azaleas and daffodils are blooming and the days are getting longer. The warm sunshine makes us hopeful — and why shouldn’t we be? We live in a beautiful place where the most popular local hobby is helping others. In this issue, we celebrate some of the powerful, kind and diverse women who make Hilton Head and Bluffton great places to live. In the pages of our People section, we focus on leaders from the nonprofit sector and public education. Business leaders and others answer questions about their lives and careers in our Leading Ladies special section.

And as warmer temperatures return, the great outdoors beckons. We’ve gathered recommendations for six exciting adventures and the gear you’ll need to enjoy them to the fullest.

Whether you decide to go kayaking on Broad Creek or camping on Hunting Island, we hope you have a great time outside. We also look at local and state efforts to prevent offshore drilling and seismic testing from coming to our pristine coastal waters, and take a closer look at some of the marine mammals that would be affected by drilling.

On Hilton Head Island and in Bluffton, spring is always full of festivals and community events. St. Patrick’s Day is a don’t-miss annual party for locals and visitors alike, and we showcase what’s new with the Hilton Head parade this year. Also in this issue, you’ll meet two chefs headlining the Hilton Head Wine & Food Festival, and get a sneak peek at the Rotary Club of Hilton Head’s upcoming scavenger hunt to raise money for the Island Rec Center’s expansion.

Among all these opportunities for fun, Monthly reminds you to set aside time for needed spring maintenance and home improvement tasks, and recommends local professionals who can help.

Finally, we can’t resist showing off photos of our Bridal Show last month at Hampton Hall Clubhouse. Soon-to-be brides and grooms, with their friends and parents, mingled with local vendors including wedding planners, photographers and florists. Between the mimosas and the live music, a great time was had by all. Please join us next year if you missed it this time.

Enjoy your Lowcountry spring, and thank you for allowing us to be part of your busy life.

– ANUSKA FREY AND CAROL WEIR

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Planning a large event is hard work, but Meredith DiMuzio (left), executive director of Shop More Local, and Abbi Hancock, director of marketing for Frey Media, were all smiles at the bridal show on Feb. 18.

Together with more than 50 vendors and the staff of Hampton Hall, they transformed the club’s ballroom, banquet space and lanai into a joyful showcase of all things wedding-related. New this year was a sparkling photo booth, where brides-to-be chatted and sipped complimentary mimosas as they lined up to capture the moment. A great time was had by all!

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MESSAGES SOMETIMES LEAVE YOU SCRATCHING YOUR HEAD? WRITER CARRIE HIRSCH DISSECTS THE TREND OF PICTURES

THIS ISSUE'S CONTRIBUTORS

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DEAN ROWLAND Writer

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JUSTIN JARRETT Writer

GUIDO FLUECK Photographer

Dean Rowland earned a journalism degree from Ohio University and has been a professional writer and editor ever since. A New Jersey native and six-year Lowcountry resident, he lives where he wants to live and does what he wants to do.

Photographer Rob Kaufman is Monthly’s longest-standing contributor, having provided images and articles in every issue since October 1995. When not on assignment, Rob calls Bluffton home. See more of his work at

Justin Jarrett has written for Lowcountry publications since 2005.

He graduated from University of Missouri School of Journalism and has a master’s in sport management from Georgia Southern.

In 2017, he founded LowcoSports.com, a website covering local sports.

Switzerland native Guido Flueck is a photographer and videographer who moved to the U.S. in the 1970s to work as a model. He began his photography career in 1987, traveling the world to shoot photos and videos. Flueck moved to Bluffton in 2016 and founded Eye B Adventure Photography.

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››Letters to the editor “There are still a lot of people that wonder why we are giving foreign aid to Puerto Rico,” Florida Sen. Marco Rubio recently told USA Today. “You have to remind them, Puerto Rico is a U.S. territory and its residents are U.S. citizens.”

Puerto Ricans are Americans. They have joined the U.S. military and fought for the country in every war or military engagement since World War I. In fact, I’m a retired Marine, and as a Puerto Rican I gladly served my country. But now Puerto Ricans need our help, and they can’t understand why their fellow Americans are “forgetting about us.”

Thousands of U.S. citizens on Puerto Rico are in limbo. They survived a Category 5 hurricane, but they are still struggling in its aftermath. The island still has more than 75,000 destroyed homes and over 300,000 seriously damaged homes. Those who evacuated didn’t escape the devastation — there are over 10,000 people spread across 42 states whose FEMA-provided hotel stays are about to come to an end, leaving them on the streets. Not to mention the nearly 300,000 Puerto Ricans who left the island and are currently staying with friends or relatives. Some of these fellow Americans are here in the South Carolina Lowcountry and nearby Georgia. They are still reeling from the stressful experiences they’ve been through, and they need help finding jobs and securing affordable housing for their families. In many cases, the parents and children need to learn English.

We should show care, compassion and understanding to all Americans, both on the mainland and on our nation’s island territories. We need to help our fellow citizens — we cannot turn our backs on our neighbors. I call on local churches, civic organizations, nonprofits, government agencies and individual citizens to lend a helping hand. For more information on how you can help, go to lahrprc.org or email lchurricanereliefpuertorico@gmail.com.

— Gustavo Gomez Founder of Low Country Area Hurricane Relief for Puerto Rico and Caribbean

We Asked, You Answered

WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE SIGN OF SPRING?

My favorite sign of spring is that first day of a warm breeze instead of a biting wind.

Birds chirping all over.

When my sons start playing Little League baseball again.

– JILL FORMAN

– KATHIA VALVERDE

– CHAD LOWENS

Butterflies! I learned a song in first grade. ‘When you see a butterfly you know that summers’s near.

No more school and no more books, the best time of the year.’ I’m 47 years old and I still sing it in my head when I see a butterfly! Is it ironic I’m a teacher now?

– SUZIE REAMY JOINER

New flip flops and fresh pedicures.

– MARIA WHITTINGTON MALCOLM

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No more dark mornings.

It sure ain’t the yellow pollen.

– MONSERRATE MIA

When I start making spring break plans with my kids.

– TALIA RADISON

Dogwood blossoms. I had a dogwood outside my bedroom at both of my childhood homes.

– ANDREA TERRILL

– KATHRYN DERRICK

Daffodils!

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DARIUS RUCKER INTERCOLLEGIATE (MARCH 2-4) Long Cove Club, in partnership with Darius Rucker and the University of South Carolina, is hosting the seventh annual Darius Rucker Intercollegiate Golf Tournament.

THE CELTIC TENORS (MARCH 7-8) This internationally acclaimed show includes “Danny Boy” and other classics at the Arts Center. You’ll enjoy an evening with tenors who don’t take themselves too seriously.

ST. PATRICK’S DAY PARADE (MARCH 11) Get your green on and enjoy some traditional fare and festivities going on in the area.

“THE SECRET LIFE OF TREES” (MARCH 21) Sally Krebs, Hilton Head Island’s sustainable practices coordinator, will present this program about the earth’s amazing trees.

BLACK JACKET SYMPHONY: QUEEN (MARCH 22-24)

Hand-picked musicians will perform a collection of Queen’s most cherished hits at the Arts Center.

BLUES AND BBQ (MARCH 31)

Benefiting the Mitchelville Preservation Project and featuring slow-cooked barbecue and live entertainment at The Westin.

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Saying Goodbye to Dr. Jack

FOUNDER OF VOLUNTEERS IN MEDICINE DIES AT AGE 93

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r. Jack McConnell, the beloved founder of Volunteers in Medicine Clinic, died Feb. 6 at the age of 93.

Dr. Jack, as he was affectionately known, was a nationally recognized scientist and business executive in the health care field prior to hatching the idea for the VIM clinic.

Founded 25 years ago, the clinic brought free health care to anyone living or working on Hilton Head or Daufuskie islands. Today, it is the model for nearly 90 clinics around the country, and volunteer doctors and nurses see more than 28,000 patients each year on Hilton Head.

“Dr. Jack was a shining example of how one person can change the world,”

said Dr. Raymond Cox, executive director of Volunteers in Medicine. “His work in developing the VIM Clinic made a huge difference in the lives of patients who would otherwise not have access to care.”

The idea for the clinic came from a chance encounter on a stormy day on Hilton Head, when McConnell stopped to offer a ride to a native islander walking in the rain. The man told McConnell that he and his pregnant wife and two children had no health care, sparking McConnell’s resolve to give all islanders access to quality care.

McConnell is survived by his wife, Mary Ellen; two sons, Steven and Page; one daughter, Katie; and seven grandchildren.

››Local news GO DARK FOR EARTH HOUR Switch off your lights for an hour at 8:30 p.m.

March 24 to show support for the earth. This symbolic lights-out event is the largest in the world, as individuals, communities, businesses and organizations in more than 180 countries and territories take part. Follow the hashtag #EarthHour on social media for more.

STOKES RECEIVES CHAMBER AWARD Al Stokes recently was awarded with the Alice Glenn Doughtie Good Citizenship Award at the Hilton Head-Bluffton Chamber of Commerce Ball. As the manager of Waddell Mariculture Center, Stokes is responsible for keeping area waterways pristine and stocked with diverse sea life, while supporting the state’s fishing industry. Shrimp, redfish, cobia and saltwater striped bass have been replenished through his efforts.

GRANTS ACCEPTED FOR TANGERKIDS PROGRAM FRONTIER AIRLINES ADDS TWO NEW NONSTOP FLIGHTS Low-cost carrier Frontier Airlines has launched seasonal nonstop flights from Savannah/ Hilton Head International Airport to Denver and Philadelphia. The introductory rate from May through June 13 for the Denver route is $59, and the Philadelphia route will be $39. The Denver flight service will be the longest nonstop route from the Savannah airport.

HILTON HEAD BECOMES FIRST AUDUBON COMMUNITY IN SC The Town of Hilton Head Island has been named the first public Audubon Sustainable Community in South Carolina for its achievements and dedication to planning for a sustainable future. The effort included pollution prevention, improved air quality, and increased access to local foods and transportation options.

SEA PINES RESORT CHANGES PARKING POLICY Property owners and resort guests still have access to free beach parking at Sea Pines Resort, but visitors are now required to pay a $10 fee. Those who wish to park at the Sea Pines Beach Club will have to pay the $10 fee if they do not get one of the first 50 available parking spaces. The new rule is in effect from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day weekend.

TangerKIDS is accepting entries for grants for schools in Bluffton and on Hilton Head Island.

The grants can be used for school-wide programs, equipment, academic materials and supporting athletic and band programs.

Teachers and administrators from local schools may submit grant applications through March 16. For more information, go to grants.tangeroutlet.com.

BEAUFORT COUNTY PLASTIC BAG BAN SET FOR OCTOBER Beaufort County residents will need to bring reusable bags or be prepared to pay for bags at local supermarkets starting in October. The county is the first in South Carolina to adopt a countywide ban on single-use plastic carryout bags at retail establishments. Businesses

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have been given eight months — until Oct. 14 — to stop providing plastic bags at checkout counters, but are allowed to implement the ban sooner if they choose. Supporters of the ban say it will be instrumental in protecting local wildlife and reducing litter.

TAKE THE VOLUNTEER CHALLENGE Local nonprofits have a chance to earn one of four $2,000 grants from The Community Foundation of the Lowcountry. To enter, nonprofit volunteers must post a photo before April 11 on the foundation’s Facebook page of themselves holding a #LowcountryVolunteers sign that explains why they volunteer. Details are at cf-lowcountry.org.

HARBOUR TOWN LIGHTHOUSE GETS A MAKEOVER The lighthouse in Harbour Town has a temporary new look: Its red stripes have been replaced with classic plaid to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the RBC Heritage Presented by Boeing.

Savannah’s Kennickell Group printed the plaid pattern on roughly 3,400 square feet of removable vinyl, all donated by Orafol Americas.

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››Popular Vote For the first column in our new series called “Popular Vote,” Lisa Sulka recently fielded questions from Monthly readers about current issues around town. Submit questions for local and statewide leaders to editor@ hiltonheadmonthly.com, and watch this space for answers.

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IN THIS AREA, THE TOWN HAS

SPENT $456,179 ON SIDEWALK AND LIGHTING PROJECTS IN THE BUCK ISLANDSIMMONSVILLE AREA.

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Q. The center of Old Town is certainly torn up right now with the infrastructure projects in front of Dollar General and on Mellichamp Drive. What is going on in each of these projects, who’s paying for them, and when will they be finished?

A. The May River Road Streetscape Project is a partnership with the state Department of Transporation, which owns the road. Dr. Mellichamp Drive, too, is a state road; however, Town Council made the decision to add it to the town’s inventory of roads. So that project is going much quicker. Both projects will ease traffic and improve walkability, on-street parking and lighting, but most importantly, they will support private investment. The immediate results on May River are obvious, with the renovation of the Dollar General and the relocation of Downtown Deli, with its expanded catering and event space.

Town Council also recognizes the need for more parking in Old Town. Approximately 30 additional on-street parking spaces will be installed from Pin Oak Street to Whispering Pines. The Dr. Mellichamp Drive project will add 66 new parking spaces.

Q. Are there plans to add sidewalks or pathways on Simmonsville Road from Bluffton Middle School to Buck Island Road to make it safer for students and other pedestrians and cyclists?

A. Sidewalks and pathways have been proven to strengthen neighborhoods. With a school in the middle of the Buck Island-Simmonsville neighborhood, the town understands the need for children to be able to walk to school without having to straddle a ditch or walk on the roadway. In addition to the $5 million water and sewer projects in this area, the town has spent $456,179 on sidewalk and lighting projects in the Buck Island-Simmonsville area, and we plan to do more in the future.

Q. How’s the renovation of Town Hall going?

What will the finished product look like and offer town staff and citizens?

A. We are renovating our existing structure, which currently houses Town Hall offices, May River Theatre Co., and Calhoun Station. The work is scheduled to be complete by December and includes an approximately 5,000-squarefoot addition for council chambers that will also serve as a municipal court and a site for public gatherings. Improvements also include upgrades to office and meeting space for Town Hall employees and a new customer service center to support citizen and customer requests, as well as state-of-the-art IT equipment.

Q. Bluffton Town Council just unanimously resolved to participate in the nonprofit South Carolina Environmental Law Project’s federal lawsuit against offshore drilling. Why? A. We strongly believes that it is in the best interest of the town and its citizens. With other coastal communities, we want to protect our pristine Atlantic coastline and the economic advantages that Beaufort County and South Carolina derive from a coastline free from environmental degradation.

Q. Bluffton Town Council held a strategic planning workshop Jan. 18. What priorities were established?

A. While many items were discussed, there were broad areas where Town Council has a strong passion, including housing, water quality and public infrastructure initiatives, as well as technology to enhance town operations, transparency and citizen engagement.

Next month, Rep. Mark Sanford will answer reader’s questions.

Please submit questions to editor@hiltonheadmonthly.com.

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or longtime islanders, it can be hard to believe that it’s bands like Wake & District Pipe Band of Raleigh, North Carolina; been 35 years since Tom Reilley took a walk up William Ancient City Pipes and Drums of Palm Coast, Florida; Boston Police Gaelic Column from Boston; Police Hilton Parkway with a handful of friends, forming a parade that would ultiPipes and Drums of Bergen County in New mately be halted at the Sea Pines Circle for Jersey; and Charleston Police Pipes and Drums — as well as the returning Marine its lack of a permit.

Corps Band from Marine Corps Recruit For those new to the area, jostling for space along the parade route among Depot Parris Island.

30,000 other spectators, it can be hard to They’ll be joined by a smorgasbord THIS IS A GREAT of area marching bands, floats from local believe that such a massive parade had such humble origins. The journey from there to businesses and a full menu of food-themed HONOR — ONE OF THE here will reach the 35-year mark when the floats. In addition to the Oscar Mayer GREATEST HONORS OF Wienermobile, fans at this year’s parade 2018 parade steps off at 3 p.m. March 11, will marvel at the oven used to cook the rain or shine.

MY LIFE. I’M LOOKING Guinness World Record “World’s Largest It’s an auspicious year for a St. Patrick’s Meatball” at Hilton Head Island’s Italian Day Parade, seeing as green is the color of FORWARD TO BEING Heritage Festival last fall, as well as the the day and the 35th is traditionally considIRISH FOR A DAY. ered the jade anniversary. world-famous Big Idaho Potato. This 6-ton tuber will roll through this year’s parade on “We’re very excited about this 35th – 2018 GRAND MARSHALL the bed of a 72-foot truck. anniversary, and we have lined up some DR. EMORY SHAW CAMPBELL great entertainment for the parade,” said That’s a three-course meal of some sericommittee member Lynne Hummel. “I ously big food. think we have more pipe and drum bands “It’s going to make people hungry, than ever before.” that’s for sure,” said committee member Frank Dunne Jr. She’s not lying. At press time, participants were still Dunne said that in addition to the parade celebrating 35 years, being lined up, but the list already included pipe and drum 2018 marks a confluence of big anniversaries on the island. “It’s

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Silicone Sister our 35th anniversary, it’s the town’s 35th anniversary, it’s the Heritage’s 50th anniversary, it’s Reilley’s 35th anniversary … we really like getting to be a part of that.”

Leading the charge this year will be grand marshal Dr. Emory Shaw Campbell, a native island leader famed for his vision and tireless efforts to preserve Gullah culture.

“Our grand marshal has been described as a peace maker and a bridge builder,” said Alan Perry, the chairman of the parade.

“These are attributes that exemplify and emphasize the ‘unity’ in ‘community’ and this is what we look for when selecting a grand marshal.”

The selection of Campbell, he said, is a true testament to the island’s heritage.

“It isn’t very often we meet someone over the age of 43 who was born on the island. While almost everyone here is a ‘cumyah,’ this person is a ‘binyah.’”

Accepting his sash, Campbell told the gathered crowd at Reilley’s, “This is a great honor — one of the greatest honors of my life. I’m looking forward to being Irish for a day.”

As are we all.

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Planning Ahead

HARDEEVILLE OFFICIALS ARE PREPARING FOR GROWTH AS DEVELOPERS FLOCK TO THE REGION.

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t’s not exactly a galaxy far, far away, but the city of Hardeeville — which Mayor Harry Williams has nicknamed “Starship: Hardeeville” — is focused on a bold vision of the future.

On the heels of the announcement that Jimmy Buffett’s Latitude Margaritaville residential community would be built in Hardeeville this year, the town also finalized an agreement with Argent Land Holdings to develop the 7,351-acre East Argent community, which is approved for up to 9,500 homes and 1.5 million square feet of commercial development over the next two decades.

Hardeeville has long had an aggressive approach to growth, annexing large swaths of once-unincorporated Jasper County that now could be the center of a population and job boom that are expected to coincide with the planned opening of the Jasper Ocean Terminal in 2025.

“There are going to be so many needs

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that this region is going to need just from that impact, and I think East Argent will be a help to that,” Williams said. “When

THE 7,351-ACRE EAST ARGENT COMMUNITY, WHICH IS APPROVED FOR UP TO 9,500 HOMES AND 1.5 MILLION SQUARE FEET OF COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT

Gov. (Nikki) Haley was here promoting the port almost two years ago, she said that upon full buildout of the port in 2040,

a million new jobs would be produced for this region. I think that’s what builders and developers see. You have to start planning now for what is coming to this region.”

While the master plan for East Argent has not been finalized, Williams said he does not anticipate a homogenous neighborhood but rather a “vast, multi-faceted project.” The development agreement allows for numerous types of housing, ranging from single-family homes to apartments and condominiums, as well as the potential for an age-restricted or gated community. The tract includes the existing Hampton Pointe and Hearthstone Lakes neighborhoods, which already include about 250 residential units but are still in the early stages of their development.

The agreement also protects about 3,000 of the 7,500 acres from development: 1,330 acres under conservation easement; 1,500 acres of swamp land; 81 acres for police and fire substations, active

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park, and a potential school site; and 181 acres that may be used for a passive park. Additionally, Argent Land Holdings has donated 15 acres to the YMCA and 25 acres to Osprey Village, a nonprofit group developing a residential neighborhood for individuals with developmental disabilities.

Best of all for the town, Williams said, development fees will provide funding for all the necessary infrastructure upgrades with no burden to taxpayers.

“The main point we tried to make sure the community understood is that the city is not obligated to fund any of the infrastructure, either immediately or temporarily,” Williams said. “It’s a very good thing for Hardeeville. … We’re getting the development, we’re getting the housing that the region needs so desperately, but at the same time it’s environmentally-sensitive, and that’s really one of the goals we have as a city.”

Williams recognizes there will be bumps along the road and has heard the community’s concerns — namely worries about increased traffic — but he’s quick to point out the growth won’t happen all at once, and Hardeeville and the entire Lowcountry will look very different when the development is projected to be completed in 20 years.

“Everything we talk about is a long-term plan,” Williams said. “We’re in long-range planning mode. We’re not racing to get something done in 2018, we’re racing to get something done in 2040.”

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Private Island, New Public Park THE PURCHASE OF ST. PHILLIPS ISLAND DOUBLES SIZE OF HUNTING ISLAND STATE PARK

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private island a short boat ride away from Hunting Island State Park is the latest addition to South Carolina’s park system. And Lowcountry residents will be able to start exploring it soon.

At the end of December, media mogul Ted Turner sold his private barrier island, St. Phillips, to South Carolina for $5 million.

The nearly 5,000-acre property, which was listed in 2014 for $24 million, was considered a charitable sale. In a news release, South Carolina officials said the deal was “one of the most important conservation transactions in state history.”

The island’s ocean-facing beach is about a half-mile long, while the island itself is marshy, wooded and undeveloped. State Sen. Glenn Reese compared it to Jurassic Park thanks to its jungle-like

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UNIQUE BEAUTY AND TRANQUILITY THAT ST.

dense trees, swampy pond with alligators, towering trees that wind and bend over shaded paths, lush tropical plants and winding creek.

Turner bought the Beaufort County island in 1979 as a private escape for close friends and family.

“After sharing many fond memories together on the island, my family and I now look forward to others being able to experience and appreciate the unique beauty and tranquility that St. Phillips has provided us for so many years,” Turner said in a news release.

The purchase of St. Phillips Island adds to the already high cost of rebuilding Hunting Island State Park, which was badly damaged by both Hurricane Matthew and Hurricane Irma and a long battle with erosion. But the revenue it brings in could help support the Beaufort

PHILLIPS HAS PROVIDED US FOR SO MANY YEARS. – TED TURNER

County state park, which already draws in around 1 million visitors annually and is one of the most visited in South Carolina.

The development of St. Phillips is still under discussion, but there are many ideas on how it could be used: small group tours, overnight stays, small corporate outings, weddings. The island might also feature general public state park amenities such as camping, public beach access or possibly renting out parts of the existing buildings on the island.

The island comes with a large owner’s residence as well as a house for a property

manager and a shop, water tower, docks and vehicles. The existing buildings are more than 30 years old, but officials say they are in good condition.

The property can only house an additional 10 dwellings due to its protection under The Nature Conservancy, and the island is only accessible by boat. It is about a 20-minute boat ride away from Hunting Island, and will be considered an extension of Hunting Island State Park.

Dawn Dawson-House, director of corporate communications at the South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism, said the newly acquired land would practically double Hunting Island State Park in size — but not necessarily space, because much of the land is uninhabitable.

“We will spend the first six months looking at the assets and what we can do with the limited resources we have, then will develop a plan for the extra land,” Dawson-House said, adding that the island should be open to visitors in about a year.

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INDIGO RUN HELPS FAMILY KEEP HEIRS’ PROPERTY

BY ADDI MCNEEL | PHOTOS BY BAILEY WITT

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tephanie Stevens has lived in her Hilton Head Island home for 22 years, including 15 years with her husband, Leroy, and their family. Both Leroy and Stephanie work on Hilton Head and enjoy life in the Lowcountry. But things changed drastically for the Stevenses last winter after tragedy struck the family on two separate occasions.

It started in February 2017, when Stephanie’s 30-year-old daughter was killed in a car accident. Her death was devastating to the family — but especially to the couple’s grandson, who came to live with them. The boy settled into their home, attending a new school and making new friends.

But another unexpected blow came in mid-November, when the couple suddenly learned they might lose their home and land. Several of Stephanie’s relatives filed a lawsuit in an effort to force the sale of the family home because it is heirs’ property — property handed down to family members over the generations without any formal paperwork, such as a will, or not legally probated within the time period required by South Carolina law. As a result, the property often ends up being owned by multiple relatives who may never have lived on the land or paid the taxes.

“For 22 years, I paid the tax bill….22 years!” Stephanie said. “At some point, the tax bill came addressed to me and said ‘owner.’ So I thought I owned the house.”

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discover that was not true and stunned to learn they were being given only about two months to buy out the relatives who filed the lawsuit. After that, a forced sale would occur in January 2018.

The Stevenses didn’t have the money to buy the property, and Stephanie worried endlessly about what would happen to her family.

“I couldn’t eat or sleep because of the stress and I even had trouble breathing,” she said.

When her grandson found out about the lawsuit, he too became very upset. He told his grandparents he didn’t want to move because he had just settled into a new home and school.

Fortunately, Leroy — who has worked in the maintenance department in the Indigo Run neighborhood for 18 years — discovered that he and Stephanie had the backing of a caring community. The Stevenses told Chip Munday, the General Manager of the Indigo Run Community Owners Association, about the lawsuit. Munday suggested a GoFundMe campaign: That way, Indigo Run homeowners could provide the couple with financial assistance.

Munday set up the account on GoFundMe.com on Dec. 21, with a goal of $30,000. Over the course of a few weeks, he emailed the community to encourage them to donate and to provide fundraising updates. By Jan. 3, the fundraising goal had been met and even exceeded.

In hindsight, the Stevenses say, the lawsuit was a blessing in disguise. They call their neighbors’ efforts a true holiday miracle, and say they are very grateful to the Indigo Run residents who helped them keep their home. But Munday, the man Leroy calls “our hero,” wasn’t surprised at the fundraiser’s success.

“Hilton Head Island, and Indigo Run in particular, has a depth and breadth of caring that astounds me,” he said.

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››Social spotlight Heart Ball raises $260,000 for heart association The 20th annual Southern Coast Heart Ball raised $260,000 for the American Heart Association. The money from the event goes toward fighting and preventing heart disease and stroke.

Firefighters honored for Operation R&R support Operation R&R presented the Hilton Head Firefighters Association with a decorative wooden American flag in thanks for the association’s years of support and donations. Operation R&R is a nonprofit organization that helps military families reconnect and reintegrate post-deployment.

Hilton Head Prep honors distinguished citizens Hilton Head Preparatory School honored Franklin P. Hodge III, Kathryn Ramseur-Riley, Carol Schembra, Meredith C. Inglesby, and James and Leslie Richardson with the 2018 Distinguished Citizens Awards. The award recognizes leadership, commitment to Hilton Head Prep and community service.

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Historic Mitchelville Freedom Park celebrates new name Joyce Wright, Ahmad Ward, Shirley Peterson and Mayor Bennett recently unveiled the new sign for Hilton Head Island’s Historic Mitchelville Freedom Park.

Quadt gets Bronze Star for service U.S. Rep. Mark Sanford presented U.S. Army Corp. Ronald Quadt with the Bronze Star for Quadt’s heroic service and exemplary performance during active ground combat in 1944 during World War II.

Emory students help decorate The Children’s Center Members of the Emory University Scholars program created 25 original paintings to decorate the hallways of The Children’s Center on Hilton Head.

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Hilton Head robotics team wins big at tourney The Hilton Head Island Elementary School’s fifth-grade robotics team recently took first and second place in a robotics and trebuchet competition in Charleston.

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ore than 50 vendors and more than 200 brides flocked to the Hilton Head Bridal Show Feb. 18 at the Hampton Hall Clubhouse in Bluffton. The show is the premier event of the year for brides, grooms, families, and wedding parties to see all the best that the Lowcountry has to offer for their upcoming weddings. Attendees at the 11th annual show tasted cakes, previewed wedding portraits, and checked out the latest in bridal fashions — including bridal gowns.

Top local wedding professionals offered advice, makeup samples, mimosas and raffles for fun prizes including spa services and massage. Brides-to-be strutted around in complimentary sashes, and everyone enjoyed the fabulous Monthly Bridal Show photo booth.

Live music by The Nice Guys kept the mood elevated, and all the brides went home feeling a little closer to their dream wedding.

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OUTSIDE CHANCE HOW MIKE OVERTON TURNED WINDSURFING INTO AN ECONOMIC POWERHOUSE

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f you ask locals “What is Outside Hilton Head?” odds are good you’re going to get a few different answers. They might tell you it’s a shop at Shelter Cove that sells outdoorsy gear and Yeti mugs. They might say it’s the company behind those kayak tours you’re always seeing on area waterways. They might even mention the company’s philanthropic foundation, tasked with keeping area waters clean.

It’s a testament to the sheer size and reach of Outside Hilton Head that all of those answers are correct.

“It’s been really organic,” said Outside Hilton Head founder Mike Overton of his company’s growth over the years. “I wish I could say that 39 years ago I sat down and said, ‘Alright, we started a windsurfing school. Once we get that set we’ll get into kayaking and that will grow. Then we'll grow the retail business and buy some islands and go into destination management and consulting…’”

Powered by Overton’s entrepreneurial spirit, Outside Hilton Head has evolved into an economic powerhouse that employs 110 locals across five divisions.

WHAT IS OUTSIDE HILTON HEAD? On the retail side, Outside Hilton Head runs three stores. The signature store in the Plaza at Shelter Cove stocks an array of outdoor gear, clothing, accessories and coolers, with locations in Palmetto Bluff offering not only gear for but also artwork from the likes of Michael Smalls and Peter Cram, all inspired by the Lowcountry.

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“It’s very different and exciting,” said Overton of this new foray into lifestyle retail.

As a guide service outfitter, Outside Hilton Head has a fleet of 25 powerboats, hundreds of kayaks and countless bikes and golf carts. “By some metrics, we’re probably the largest (guide service outfitter) on the Southeast coast,” he said.

“And we have more certified master naturalists than any organization east of the Mississippi.”

The company also offers these tours and experiences as part of two more divisions within the company: team building/ leadership development and destination management. Its team building efforts are helped by Outside Hilton Head’s chain of private islands, including Page Island, which give corporate clients from financial

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This works hand in glove with Outside Hilton Head’s role as a destination management company, providing everything traveling corporate groups need for a successful retreat.

The company also has established The Outside Foundation, a 501c3 with the dual goals of keeping waterways clean and running the Kids in Kayaks program. That first goal is accomplished through regular cleanup efforts as well as leadership in establishing oyster recycling and banning plastic bags. The second allows every seventh-grader in Beaufort County a chance to spend one day out on the water, learning what it takes to keep the creeks and inlets clean.

“It gives us a way to really give back to the community,” Overton said. “Executive director Jean Fruh has done an amazing job getting concrete results … and the foundation funds every child that needs financial aid, which is 62 percent of kids in Beaufort County.”

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“Part of it’s luck,” Overton said. “It’s like Malcolm Gladwell wrote about in ‘Outliers,’ there are two things that are key to success. One is being in the right place and the other is putting in 10,000 hours. You have to work.”

Overton’s efforts to improve the Lowcountry’s outdoor offerings have paid off.

When he arrived on Hilton Head Island, most of the tourism offerings revolved around golf, tennis and the beach. “In 1979, if you picked up a magazine on things to do on Hilton Head Island, there wasn’t a single offering for a dolphin tour,” he said. “If you pick it up now, there are hundreds.”

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One Thing at a Time A 10-STEP PROCESS TO CREATE WORK-LIFE SEPARATION

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like work-life separation, not work-life balance. If I’m on, I want to be on and maximally productive. If I’m off, I don’t want to think about work.

There are way too many of us trying to juggle way too many responsibilities, all at the same time. You have seen it in meetings – a leadership team is gathered around a conference table, with most team members distracted by text messaging, shuffling papers, and “multi-tasking.”

You have seen it on the highways, often with dangerous consequences.

And you see it in restaurants as families eat together but don’t speak to each other. We are in one place but never fully focused. We fool ourselves into thinking we are highly productive, all while feeling more and more stressed because, in reality, we are not.

The devices and practices that were supposed to create work-life balance have actually created a significant and unproductive imbalance.

Essentially, there are seven areas of life: Faith, Work, Health, Relationships, Finances, Home, and Personal Growth. If you work 40 hours a week, you can’t give 40 hours to each of the other areas in order to create a time balance between your work and the other six areas. You intuitively know that. Yet, what do you do? It is likely you attempt to multi-task, as in the examples above. This makes you feel like you are balancing work and life quite well, and being highly productive – but if you ask your team, your spouse, or your children, what would they say?

Do they have your full attention when you are with them?

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PROBLEM – Admit you have a problem that is out of control. For varying reasons, people get addicted to work.

For some, it is the adrenaline rush of getting results. For others, it is the fear of what happens if they don’t work. As with any addiction, it is either driven by pleasure or by pain… and more often than not, either way, it ends in loss. Heart attacks, relationship issues, or loss of “self” are often the outcome. Executive burnout is an issue we often address in executive coaching sessions.

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The case for work-life separation There is great value in the ability to focus on life one area at a time, giving it full focus with maximum productivity.

In times past, this was somewhat attainable. You may have worked late at the office on occasion, but when you left the office, you were generally able to leave your work. In this age of technology, however, the work is always with you.

ASSESSMENT – Determine which 1-3 areas of your life are most out of balance. Many draw this out as a “Wheel of Life” – and the end result is a very unbalanced wheel.

Ask yourself what one thing you can do to improve in each of the most extreme areas. Set those as your next goals.

Improving your top areas often has a cascading effect on other areas as well.

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VISION – Create a vision for where you want to be. The key is to stop long enough to reflect on where you really want to go in life. What is the end toward which you are working? What does success look like to you – not just in one area – but in each area of life?

How do you create work-life separation?

Following the example of a program to overcome addiction, you can take these steps to gain focus and create targeted success, not just in your work, but in all areas of your life.

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VALUES – Determine your values. Values are the principles by which you live. They are bedrock. List your top five values. Literally, write them down.

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ACTIONS – Decide what actions you will to take to live by those values. For example, if one of your values is health, the action could be movement. If you claim that health is a value to you, yet you never leave your desk or get off the couch to exercise in any form or fashion, you have either violated a value – or it is not a real value to you.

If you are doing something that violates any one of your values, you will feel stress, anger, or frustration. Pay close attention to those things that make you feel this way, and you will likely find a violated value at the root.

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HABITS – Replace bad habits with good habits. Habits are essentially daily actions. Are your daily habits – your repeated actions – based on values, vision, and your desired destiny? Your habits create your destiny. Are you making daily deposits toward the outcome you desire?

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PLAN – Make a plan based on vision. There are two ways to plan.

You can start with all that is on your current to-do list and plan for how you are going to accomplish the items on the list; or you can create a plan based on the big picture first. Start with vision. Where do you want to go, and how will you get there? Then look at values – what daily actions will you take to maintain those values?

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ACCOUNTABILITY – Find a method to hold yourself accountable to your goals. This can come in the form of your plan, a calendar, a timer, or someone who will serve as a partner in helping you reach your goals. This person must be objective – someone who will encourage your progress but also ask the hard questions when needed, someone who won’t let you give up on you. This is why successful people have coaches.

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BOUNDARIES – Work-life separation requires boundaries. You must first establish schedule boundaries – times when you will work, times when you will not work, and flex times when you will work if necessary. Communicate these to your team and to your friends and family. Then…prepare to be tested!

Just as certainly as you set your boundaries, someone or something will push those boundaries. You must hold the line with rare exception.

This may mean putting your phone in a lockbox at times, or having “digital detox” days. It may mean closing your office door to focus on projects, or turning off inbox notifications.

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REVIEW – Review your progress regularly. Consider your calendar, desk, and inbox. Is everything in those areas relative to your values, actions, and goals? Or do you see a lot of unrelated clutter?

Review your progress regularly to ensure your to-do list aligns with your values and priorities, and not those of everyone else.

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CoastalStates Bank 2.0 SIGNIFICANT INFUSION OF CAPITAL PUTS COMMUNITY BANK ON TRACK TO EXPAND

BY BARRY KAUFMAN

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he financial crisis of the late 2000s hit the United States hard — especially small community banks. While big banks were bailed out, roughly 85 percent of all financial institutions that failed during the crisis held less than $1 billion in assets. These are the local banks that help small business grow, and locally many simply vanished.

But CoastalStates Bank not only survived the financial crisis, it thrived. And thanks to a fresh infusion of capital, it’s ready to resume the course it set before the world of banking turned upside down.

“When Randy Dolyniuk founded the bank, and I came along back in 2004, we always had the long-term goal of growing into a statewide franchise,” said executive chairman Jim Macleod. “By being able to raise the additional capital and bring in some new management talent to the firm, after the struggles of the financial crisis we’re now able to go forward with the original plan.”

That capital came in the form of $62.2 million, raised from a combination of current shareholders investing additional

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COASTALSTATES BANK IS STILL FOCUSED ON ITS PRIMARY MISSION: SERVING THE LOWCOUNTRY AS A TRUE COMMUNITY BANK, EVEN AS IT EXPANDS ACROSS THE SOUTHEAST. funds into the firm as well as additional investors such as Patriot Financial Partners, funds managed by EJF Capital LLC, and GCP Capital Partners.

The money will help CoastalStates achieve its financial goals in a multitude of ways. First, it will allow the bank to offer more loans to the Small Business Administration, as well as senior housing and mid-tier homebuilders throughout the Southeast. It also will be able to conduct mergers and acquisitions, plus redeem all of the company’s outstanding series A&B preferred securities originally issued through the U.S. Treasury's Capital Purchase Program.

This new round of capital has also allowed the bank to restructure its executive team. Macleod will now serve as

executive chairman for CoastalStates Bank and parent company CoastalSouth Bancshares, while Dolyniuk will assume the role of CoastalStates Bank president.

Tony Valduga has been named the chief operations officer and chief financial officer, while Stephen Stone has been added as CEO. Stone and Valduga both come to the firm from Atlanta, where they had previously been with Freebird, LLC, as well as Community & Southern Bank, where Valduga served as CFO and Stone as chief strategy officer.

"I am delighted to be a part of CoastalSouth and CoastalStates Bank," Stone said in a statement, "Along with Tony and the other members of our banking team, we are going to build upon the

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WE DO IT DIFFERENTLY THAN THE OTHER James S. MacLeod Executive Chairman CoastStates Bank and CoastalSouth Bancshares

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legacy of outstanding customer service and local leadership that has made CoastalStates Bank the No. 1 community bank on Hilton Head and in Bluffton.

Our strategy includes organic growth through our existing community bank, as well as new lines of business designed to meet the needs of our customers and our communities. In addition, we plan to further expand our franchise through mergers with other community banks that share our values and are as committed as we are to serving our communities."

CoastalStates Bank is still focused on its primary mission: serving the Lowcountry as a true community bank, even as it expands across the Southeast.

Community banking fills an important role in the Lowcountry, serving consumers and small businesses often overlooked by larger financial institutions.

“That’s really important. We have now been put back on really firm financial ground after the problems that all banks suffered during the financial crisis,” Macleod said. “There’s a need for community banks to serve local customers and local businesses. Because we do it differently than the big guys do.”

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Virtual Rush

IS BITCOIN TOO GOOD TO BE TRUE?

BY JESSICA GOODY AND CAROL WEIR

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epending on who you ask about one of today’s hottest investing trends, bitcoin is either an even bigger swindle than the purchase of Manhattan or a one-way ticket to becoming rich.

Most local financial advisers don’t think bitcoin will have long-term value and are warning clients to stay away from it. But some adventurous Lowcountry investors are diving in.

Bitcoin was first released in 2009, but the currency only really gained mainstream popularity in 2017. The technology is still new and difficult to understand, and that’s a big part of why bitcoin’s value is so hard to pin down. And cryptocurrency has been plagued by scandal, hacks and crashes.

“I think it’s very, very dangerous to invest in it,” said accountant David Shatz of the David H. Shatz Tax and Business Center on Hilton Head Island.

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Like Shatz, many financial experts view bitcoin as the latest example of a classic hype cycle, similar to the internet frenzy of the 1990s and the speculative Dutch tulip mania of the 1600s.

Why Try Bitcoin?

Some investors — mostly early users — have realized large profits by trading bitcoin. In 2017, the cryptocurrency’s value soared from $1,000 to just under $20,000 before dropping down to around $13,000 at the end of the year. Since then, bitcoin has risen and dropped sporadically from day to day, dragging smaller cryptocurrencies like Ethereum, Zclassic and Ripple along with it. But those who take the long view pointed out that bitcoin’s worth is not only growing but accelerating, tripling in total value since January to more than $45 billion. The nature of cryptocurrency is that, on the whole, its value constantly

increases due to it being a finite resource.

The demographic of bitcoin investors tends to be young and male. Bluffton High School sophomore Gabriel Tomitsuka, 16, is a self-described “computer geek” who started investing in cryptocurrency several years ago. He’s also making a small profit almost every day by “mining” it.

The mining process involves running software that performs complex mathematical equations for which you're rewarded a very small portion of a bitcoin.

“The risk is massive. Don’t invest any money you can’t afford to lose,” Tomitsuka said. “But every time bitcoin had a major drop, it recovered within a year.”

Cash, Credit or Cryptocurrency?

Bitcoin is still not commonly used as part of transactions for goods or local services, but many online services accept payments in this form. Some people have

payments in this form. Some people have even sold their homes to buyers who paid in cryptocurrency, while Bitcoin Magazine offers a long list of ways to spend the currency that includes everything from music downloads to gift cards and clothing.

The attractiveness of bitcoin as a currency boils down to freedom. The technology enables payments to be sent between users without passing through a central authority, such as a bank or payment gateway. Bitcoin is created and held electronically, not printed like dollars or euros. Computers all around the world, using free software, process snippets of code similar to virtual IOUs. This data is traded online using wallet software or an online service.

Future Applications Bitcoin may turn out to be a colossal failure as a currency and an investment. But computer experts agree that the technology behind cryptocurrency — an algorithm called “blockchain” — has huge potential. Blockchain is not restricted to storing financial transactions; it’s designed in a way that it can store any type of data, leading to almost unlimited possible uses.

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Exploring the Possibilities

BLUFFTON TEENS AND KIDS GET A BOOST FROM BERKELEY HALL

Members of the Bluffton Boys & Girls Club learn about law enforcement in the Explorers program.

BY CAROL WEIR

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illie, get a head count,” officer Oscar Frazier Jr. ordered as he buckled his seatbelt in the van idling at the entrance of the Boys and Girls Club of Bluffton.

“Ten, sir,” high school sophomore Willie Brown Jr. was quick to report.

With that piece of protocol out of the way, the group of middle and high school students left for their weekly trip to the Bluffton police station, this time for a lesson on the K-9 program.

The Wednesday afternoon trips to the Bluffton Law Enforcement Center, Frazier’s mentoring and the students’ black polo shirts decorated with the Explorers logo are all part of a program unique to the Boys & Girls Club of Bluffton and funded by the Berkeley Hall Charitable Foundation.

Designed to help Bluffton teenagers form a positive connection with police officers in their community, the Explorers group also

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introduces them to skills needed to pursue careers in law enforcement.

Brown, a student at Bluffton High School and a member of the Explorers group for several years, is considering becoming a police officer.

“I like the people I’ve met,” he said.

“I like how they do things.”

The board of the charitable foundation, which has raised more than $1 million since its inception, has funded the Explorers for the last 10 years because the community’s members want to help atrisk youth. And the connection between Berkeley Hall and the Bluffton Boys & Girls Club goes farther than just giving money.

Berkeley Hall member John Charland is a longtime volunteer who provides IT support for the club and helped start a literacy program for members ages 6-10.

“We noticed that many of the kids were below grade level in reading, so we

started a reading program,” he said. “After a few months in the program, they’re looking at you, they’re smiling. They start realizing they can do this.”

Charland is quick to praise the safe, nurturing environment the club provides after school and all day during the summer.

Among club staff, the feeling is mutual.

“Around here, we love Berkeley Hall,” said Molly Hornbeak, the Bluffton club’s director.

In addition to the Boys & Girls Club, the Berkeley Hall Charitable Foundation recently gave grants to nonprofits groups like Backpack Buddies of Bluffton, Second Helpings, The Literacy Center, Lowcountry Legal Volunteers, Memory Matters, Meals on Wheels, Hopeful Horizons, BlufftonJasper County VIM and Vantage Point Foundation.

Making a Difference Locally.

BHCF has raised over $1 Million for Local Charities.

The Berkeley Hall Charitable Foundation vision is to "make a difference by addressing the basic human needs of the greater Bluffton community, especially those who are most vulnerable."

Thanks to the Berkeley Hall community’s generosity, the charitable foundation has made 100 grants totaling more than $1,000,000 since its inception in 2008. This past year, BHCF funded 17 projects, that will have considerable impact on improving the lives of many Bluffton residents.

To learn more about Berkeley Hall Charitable Foundation, go to BerkeleyHallClub.com.

2017 Grant Recipients with BHCF Chairman Jim McCarl and Adrian Morris, Berkeley Hall General Manager/COO: Backpack Buddies of Bluffton, Bluffton Self Help, Bluffton-Jasper County Volunteers in Medicine, Boys and Girls Club of Bluffton, Child Abuse Prevention Association, The Children’s Center, Deep Well, Hopeful Horizons, The Literacy Center, Lowcountry Legal Volunteers, Meals on Wheels, Memory Matters, Neighborhood Outreach Connection, Programs for Exceptional People, Second Helpings, Vantage Point Foundation.

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WIENDL

CREEDON

SONESTA MANAGERS NAMED BEST IN STATE

The South Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association honored Sonesta Resort Hilton Head Island’s Jay Wiendl with its Hotel Manager of the Year Award and Kerri Creedon with the Restaurant Manager of the Year Award during the 2017 South Carolina Hospitality Stars of the Industry Award in in Myrtle Beach.

Wiendl has served as chairman of the Hilton Head Island-Bluffton Chamber of Commerce board of directors for the past three years. He also serves on the board of directors for Shipyard Plantation and the advisory boards for University of South Carolina Beaufort and the Technical College of the Lowcountry. Wiendl was instrumental in bringing ABC’s reality TV show “The Bachelorette” to Hilton Head last year, hosting the crew and cast for several weeks.

Creedon is responsible for training and developing staff in key positions within all restaurants at the Sonesta. Creedon has helped increase the food and beverage outlet operations’ revenue by $750,000 from 2016 to 2017; the resort’s restaurant service scores are also the highest within Sonesta.

MOSS CREEK NAMES NEW DIRECTOR OF GOLF The Moss Creek Club has recently welcomed Tom Logue as its new director of golf. Logue is a Class A member of the PGA with 18 years of experience, and has been with the Moss Creek Club since 2008. Prior to his promotion, he held the position of head golf professional. He has an associate degree in golf complex organizations and management, with an emphasis in golf management, from the Golf Academy of the South. Logue was selected by his peers as the 2012 and 2017 Hilton Head Island Chapter Golf Professional of the Year.

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MOLLOY JOINS BB&T INSURANCE Tracy Molloy has been added to the BB&T Insurance Services sales staff as a personal lines family risk manager. She brings more than eight years of experience in the insurance industry to her new position. Molloy attended Maryland Institute College of Art & Design in Baltimore and currently lives in Bluffton.

BLUFFTON SEEKING NEXT CEO FOR DON RYAN CENTER The town of Bluffton is accepting applications for the chief executive officer of the Don Ryan Center for Innovation, the town’s nonprofit economic development organization. After the resignation of the center’s former CEO, David Nelems, Bluffton town manager Mark Orlando appointed Trent Williamson as interim CEO until a nationwide search could be conducted.

COVERT AIRE PROMOTES TWO Covert Aire has recently promoted Michael Frazier to general manager and Michael Hesch to field operations manager. Frazier will be responsible for the daily operations of the company, as well as managing its financial responsibilities, human resource, client satisfaction and all employee relations. Frazier has been with Covert Aire for over a year and has more than a decade of experience in FRAZIER the HVAC industry. Hesch will be responsible for all Covert Aire work that takes place in the field, and will manage the service, maintenance and installation employees for all residential and commercial clients. Hesch has been with Covert Aire for more than a year and has decades of experience in HVAC/R, both at the level of contractor and in the wholesale market.

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY NAMES NEW CONSTRUCTION SUPERINTENDENT

BLUFFTON SELF HELP ADDS NEW CENTER THANKS TO COMMUNITY FOUNDATION Bluffton Self Help is opening Beaufort County’s first education and resource center, funded in part by Community Foundation of the Lowcountry. The foundation gave Bluffton Self Help a $87,654 grant to create the center, which will provide access to employment, life skills, technology and job training.

Lowcountry residents will have access to the center’s business services and computers.

The center will be located at 39 Sheridan Park Circle, Unit 9, next to Bluffton Self Help’s food and clothing distribution center.

Hilton Head Regional Habitat for Humanity welcomes David Knepshield as its new construction superintendent. Knepshield relocated from Connecticut to serve in his new position, bringing more than 20 years of residential construction experience — as well as his faithful companion Hudson, a friendly Chesapeake Bay retriever. Knepshield looks forward to helping area families in need become homeowners.

PALMETTO DUNES RESORT HONORED BY WEDDINGWIRE.COM

FAMILY PROMISE HIRES NEW OFFICE MANAGER

Palmetto Dunes Oceanfront Resort has received the 2018 Couples Choice Award from WeddingWire.com, a global online leader in connecting engaged couples with wedding professionals. The award is voted on by WeddingWire.com consumers, who rate venues on qualities such as service, responsiveness, professionalism, value and flexibility. Overall, Palmetto Dunes received 4.7 out of five stars.

Cindy Bobbitt has joined the staff of Family Promise of Beaufort County as office manager. In her new role, Bobbitt will support the staff and volunteers of Family Promise.

Previously, Bobbitt worked for Miller Long Term Rentals as a property manager and as a teacher in Beaufort County schools. She has a master’s degree in education and taught for 10 years in Bluffton and on Hilton Head. She also worked in Chicago for 10 years, providing services in public relations, publications and staff training for national nonprofit groups and educational institutions.

WESTIN HILTON HEAD NAMES NEW SALES DIRECTOR

CHAMBER HONORS DON RYAN CENTER

The Westin Hilton Head Island Resort & Spa has welcomed Steve French as the new Director of Sales and Marketing. French has more than 30 years of hotel experience, including roles overseeing regional sales teams, account management teams and, most recently, property sales teams.

Previously, he led the operational teams at the Hyatt Hilton Head and Marriott Hilton Head. He has a bachelor’s degree in hotel management from Virginia Tech and holds a CASE designation with the Professional Convention Management Association.

The Don Ryan Center for Innovation won the 2017 Bluffton Regional Business Council Member of the Year Award. The award was announced by the Hilton Head Island-Bluffton Chamber of Commerce during its annual gala in January. Since 2012, the Don Ryan Center for Innovation has worked with 32 companies as part of its incubator program, while advising an additional 140 companies. DRCI Graduates employ more than 100 people in Beaufort County. Work on the center’s new 3,000-squarefoot facility is underway at Buckwalter Place and is expected to be completed next year.

INTERIOR MOTIVES WINS TOP HONORS FROM HOUZZ Interior Motives, an interior design firm in Bluffton, has won Best of Customer Service on Houzz.com, the leading platform for home remodeling and design. The interior design firm was chosen by the more than 40 million monthly unique visitors to the Houzz community.

OAK ADVISORS ADDS YOSHIDA Heidi Yoshida, CFP, has joined Oak Advisors as its client service advisor and certified financial planner. Her responsibilities include client relationship management, client service and financial planning.

Previously, Yoshida has worked with Chatham Capital and Boys, Arnold & Company in similar roles.

Yoshida has a bachelor’s degree in resource economics from Cornell University and a master’s degree in Japanese language from San Francisco State University. She worked as a translator and interpreter of Japanese and a teacher of ESL in Japan before entering the financial services industry. She has lived in Bluffton with her extended family for more than 20 years.

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The Power

of Alternative Medicine

BY DEAN ROWLAND

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hinese, Greek, Roman and Indian: For thousands of years, cultures around the world have practiced holistic medicine focusing on the whole body through emotional and spiritual well-being.

Today, “alternative medicine” describes holistic, integrative or “complementary” treatments used instead of or in conjunction with traditional therapies.

The practice of holistic medicine integrates conventional and alternative therapies to prevent and treat disease, and most importantly, to promote optimal health.

The use of such therapies is on the rise, according to recent studies; here are some of the most popular alternative treatments available.

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TRADITIONAL SPAS Nurturing the mind and body through rituals and healthy products has been fashionable for several decades. However, spas have long been associated with nature’s healing hot springs and mineral waters, dating back to ancient Greek and Roman times.

“Spas are places devoted to overall well-being through a variety of professional services that encourage the renewal of mind, body and spirit,” according to the International SPA Association.

Today, there are more than 21,000 traditional spas in the U.S. Spa services often include massages for muscle relaxation and relief from tension; facial and body treatments for contouring, detoxifying, toning and exfoliating; manicures; pedicures; and hair services.

Pools, steam rooms, saunas, whirlpools and relaxing lounges provide total sensory wellness and calm in a soothing environment. Therapists and estheticians also conduct a variety of specialty services.

MEDICAL SPAS This niche health care/cosmetic industry has emerged over the past decade; today, there are more than 2,100 such facilities nationwide. Minimally or non-invasive aesthetic procedures led by advances in laser machine technological have pushed this hybrid industry fast-forward into our culture.

Aging baby boomers, the majority of them women, are lining up for laser hair removal, chemical peels, microdermabrasion, skin rejuvenation, Botox injections, dermal fillers, body contouring, facials, waxing and other anti-aging treatments.

Most medical spas have a physician on-site, although state regulations vary.

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ACUPUNCTURE Western medicine often focuses on treating the symptoms of pain and discomfort, rather than the causes.

Acupuncture has been in the Chinese medicine cabinet for thousands of years, effectively unblocking the flow of internal energy through the body’s pathways by inserting thin metal needles into the skin at specific trouble spots. The procedure redirects energy to help alleviate pain.

Practitioners also use acupuncture to stimulate connective tissue, nerves and muscles, as well as to increase blood flow to release the body’s natural pain relievers.

It’s often used when standard therapies, medications and treatments have been ineffective.

Common ailments like neck pain, lower back pain, knee pain, allergies, insomnia, headaches, nerve injuries, chronic fatigue, stress, anxiety, inflammation and arthritis can be improved with acupuncture. During a typical acupuncture session, five to 20 needles are inserted painlessly at targeted distress points and left for 10 to 20 minutes.

All acupuncturists must be licensed by the state of South Carolina.

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HERBAL MEDICINE Herbalists nurture good health and help prevent and treat illnesses using natural remedies.

Although the use of herbs — any plant consumed for its therapeutic value — has been on the upswing for years in the West, modern synthetic, singlechemical medications have long been the go-to source for curative powers and health maintenance among alternative healers. Specific herbs and ingredients treat different complaints, and healers say herbal treatments rarely are accompanied by the side effects of modern pharmaceuticals.

Turmeric, cinnamon, rosemary, ginger, basil, garlic and St. John’s wort are among the most popular and therapeutic herbs.

CHIROPRACTIC Many people who have never seen a chiropractor imagine stretching out face down on a table as a doctor pushes and pulls — accompanied by pain and scary cracking or popping noises.

But never fear: That sound you might here is only the stretching of spinal joint tissue — a simple, painless readjustment of structural alignment in the musculoskeletal system.

Spinal manipulation can help increase joint movement and muscle relaxation and can be done by hand or with a special device. Controlled force on the affected joint can be gentle or strong, slow or fast. Heat, electrical stimulation or ultrasound might be used prior to hands-on treatment.

Back and neck pain are the most common reasons people seek out chiropractors, but headaches and arm or leg pain also might prompt treatment.

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PHYSICAL THERAPY When you find you’re suffering from limited range of movement or aches and pains, make an appointment for physiotherapy. The treatment will help to relieve pain and restore normal movement, whether you’re healing from a minor injury or recovering from joint surgery.

A physical therapist will examine and diagnose your physical symptoms of pain, explore your lifestyle and daily activities, and determine a game plan for treatment.

The end goal is to restore and enhance flexibility, strength, endurance, coordination and balance.

A therapist’s first duty will be to reduce pain and swelling, sometimes with manual therapy and techniques such as heat or cold or electrical stimulation.

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BRAIN FITNESS Exercise does wonders for sustained physical health and wellness. It makes us feel good. Repetitive cognitive training can do the same thing to maintain or improve brain function, especially for reducing the risk of age-advanced dementia.

For those who have been diagnosed with memory impairments, social interaction and cognitive stimulation through digital and hands-on technology can boost spatial, memory, language and visual skills. Art and music therapies, games, storytelling and physical exercise can assist in promoting better brain health — as can restful sleep, good nutrition and social interaction.

Brain plasticity, or the brain’s ability to change both physically and chemically at any age, can positively affect the brain as we age. Targeted exercises that are repetitious and challenging can help retrain and reinvigorate the brain’s functionality.

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YOGA AND PILATES Indian yoga postures date back to 3,000 B.C., and were founded on the unity of the mind, body and spirit through breathing exercises, movement and meditation. Yoga is believed to have reached the U.S. in the 1800s; it saw a surge in popularity in the 1960s and has been popular ever since.

A progression of holistic seated and standing poses stimulates blood flow to all the organs, glands and tissues for proper body alignment.

Although there are many similarities between yoga and Pilates, the century-old younger technique focuses on strengthening the core muscles, which in turn strikes a balance between muscle groups and forms a stronger, more flexible physique.

One difference between the two practices is that yoga moves at a slower pace and holds each pose for a longer period of time than Pilates.

Other alternative medicine practices include sound therapy, transcendental meditation, magnetic energy therapy, reiki, tai chi, gi gong breathing exercises, healing touch, pet-partner therapy, acupressure, aromatherapy, hydrotherapy, biofeedback, naturopathy and reflexology.

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Native Medicine

HERBAL REMEDIES GROW IN THE LOWCOUNTRY

BY JESSICA FARTHING

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his year’s flu season has proven to be one of the worst in recent history.

People looking to avoid catching the bug — or to shorten their time spent recuperating in bed —are turning to non-traditional treatments. Some of these treatments can be found in the lush landscape of the Lowcountry, offering natural healing.

From sassafras tonic to pine needle tea, Lowcountry greenery has been boiled and made into tinctures for years.

Sassafras used to be the main ingredient in root beer, but companies parted ways with the plant due to a possible carcinogenic ingredient called safrole. Today’s tonics remove that ingredient on advice from the FDA. Pine needle tea, which offers four to five times the vitamin C than a glass of freshly squeezed orange juice, is made from steeping young pine needles in boiling water. The tea is said to strengthen the immune system, work as an expectorant and decongestant and, when cooled, be an effective antiseptic wash.

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Home gardens have long offered a source of healing ingredients.

“When we were growing up, almost everybody had mint in their yard. They had outside pumps and they grew mint and garlic. Peppermint was what they used for upset stomachs, making tea from the leaves,” said Lynn Ravar, owner of Back to Nature, a natural food and grocery store in Bluffton. “With the peppermint oil, they would use it for headaches, touching it to their sides of their head.

They used it externally on the area for pain, like a knee pain.”

A powerful antioxidant, garlic grown in Gullah gardens was used to regulate blood pressure and treat high cholesterol.

Other herbs were more potent.

“Something relevant to the flu season right now is mullein,” Ravar said. “It’s an herb that grows here, a flat-spiny leaf low to the ground. It can be used for respiratory relief and a lot of the companies use it as their active ingredient in their herbal blends.”

At the Coastal Discovery Museum on Hilton Head Island, a new walking tour of the grounds includes stops at several plants with medicinal properties. The toothache tree is a knobby, spiny tree that brings pain relief when chewed. Also

called a tickle-tongue tree, the Southern prickly ash and its leathery leaves were first used by Native Americans to bring relief from tooth pain.

Black willow, another tree used for pain relief, grows near the wetlands and can be a source of acetylsalicylic acid — also known as aspirin.

Seasonal allergies driving you crazy?

Relief could be as close as a local produce stand selling raw, unpasteurized honey.

“The bees get pollen from the same plants to make their honey. When you eat honey with the bee pollen in it, it’s like you are getting inoculated to fight allergies,” Ravar said, which is why she carries local raw honey in her store.

Organic honey is also used in the herbal blends at The Herb Room Apothecary on Hilton Head, where herbalist and health educator April Lewis travels to Ridgeland to source honey from a small apiary. The store uses the honey in tinctures that soothe sore throats — though Lewis also is a fan of honey’s antibacterial properties.

“It’s great for pink eye,” she said.

“Take a caffeinated black tea bag and steep it. When it is still warm, drag it in some honey and brush it from the inside of the eye to the outside. Do that a few times a day, and the pink eye will heal up.”

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Get Your Skin Spring Ready

March On and Up

BY BECCA EDWARDS

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arch your way to health this month. People who walk see an improvement in their resting heart rate, cholesterol, mood, body fat, energy, muscle tone, coordination and overall physical and mental condition. And you do not have to walk fast or for hours either. Just 30 minutes to an hour a day at a slow to moderate pace has been proven to replace certain types of medication, shed unwanted weight and even promote better relationships. With these tips, you can stroll into a healthier, happier version of yourself.

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Rest Up A rest day allows your body to recover. As you intensify your walks, this also becomes increasingly important. Walking on different terrains has different effects on your feet and joints, so be sure to rest when your body tells you to.

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Nurturing the Future: Kim Likins

BY CAROL WEIR | PHOTOS BY RUTHE RITTERBECK

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im Likins believes that everyone in the Lowcountry has something valuable to give, whether it’s their time, talents or “treasure” — a tactful way of referring to money.

Likins is both the mayor pro tem of Hilton Head Island and the unit director of the Boys & Girls Club of Hilton Head Island. Both jobs require all three gifts.

In 2010, Likins ran for Hilton Head Island Town Council because, she said, all the island’s other elected officials at that time were retired men. She had no background in politics, but had dealt with the town when she was part of the citizen’s group that founded The Sandbox: An Interactive Children’s Museum in 2003.

“I felt that as a community, we needed leadership that was diverse and looking at situations and opportunities from a different perspective,” she said.

Now more than halfway through her second term, Likins has been part of pivotal negotiations — including the Shelter Cove re-development deal, which was the town’s first public-private partnership, and the redevelopment plans for the Coligny area.

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She’s been a champion of the arts and of initiatives that benefit lowerincome residents, including affordable housing and Project S.A.F.E., which has helped 400 homes on the island’s north end connect to public sewers. She’s also passionate about the town’s “Our Future” visioning project, which is currently wrapping up.

“I want this to be a place that children who grew up here want to come back to live as adults,” she said. “For this to happen, we have to be willing to look beyond more than five or 10 years.”

Kim Likins is both mayor pro tem of Hilton Head Island and the unit director of the Hilton Head Boys & Girls Club. Here she is surrounded by club members.

Children, she believes, are the best investment for a better future. At the Boys & Girls Club, Likins helps kids from working class families reach their full potential. Her tone is the same, whether she’s talking about club members or her own children: it’s full of love, pride and gratitude to the people who have helped them succeed.

Her son, Ben, plans to be a doctor and will start at the Medical University of South Carolina this year. Alex, a senior at Hilton Head Christian Academy, has been accepted to study engineering at the University of South Carolina in Columbia. Likins and her husband, Steve, have worked hard to give them a strong spiritual foundation and opportunities to play sports including tennis.

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Likewise, Likins makes sure the children who participate in the Boys & Girls Club have positive role models, character lessons, interesting afterschool activities and help with their homework. She partners with local business leaders, civic groups and volunteers to expose the club members to new and enriching experiences. Robotics, a theater program, a chess club, violin lessons, golf, 3-D printing, and college and career counseling are just some of the activities led by club staff and volunteers.

“This is a transformative experience,” she said. “These kids will never live in the type of poverty they grew up in.”

When asked what she’d request if she could have one wish for the Boys & Girls Club, Likins responded: “So many interesting, successful people move here all the time.

Some of them don’t even know we’re here. I’d like more ambassadors.”

Her wish for the Town of Hilton Head Island?

“The bridges are a top priority,” she said. “Wouldn’t it be great if we could have a bridge like in Charleston, that’s made for walking and biking and has a fishing peer?”

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Making Bluffton Shine: Lisa Sulka

BY MELINDA COPP | PHOTOS BY LLOYD WAINSCOTT

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isa Sulka is the first female mayor of Bluffton, currently serving her third term.

But it isn’t a position she’d ever thought she’d be in.

Sulka grew up in Prosperity, on the northern side of Lake Murray. Growing up in that area, where several towns connected into one larger community, Sulka’s furthest relative lived 90 minutes away in Clemson.

Surrounded by family, she and her cousins would go outside in the morning and not come in until supper.

Sulka attended Clemson University and spent her first summer on Hilton Head Island after her junior year. A friend’s mother had a house on Brahms Point with a view of the water on both sides, and she charged Sulka and her friends $60 a month to stay with her for the tourist season. The teens worked at area restaurants and loved every minute. It was a cool place to be, she said, unlike Prosperity, where the town had recently hung a welcome sign that read: “Prosperity, where senior citizens come to retire.” She had such a good time that after graduating from Clemson, she moved to the island.

“I knew I wanted to live by the water, but I had no idea what I wanted to do,” Sulka said. A few years later — plus a marriage, and two kids — her husband’s company put him in charge of opening the second bank in Bluffton and the family moved across the bridge.

“Back then, Bluffton had one of everything — one grocery store, one bank, one police officer, and everyone knew him,” Sulka said.

“And I was thrilled to be back in a small town.”

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The Sulkas soon had another child, which made three kids in just over four years. And though she’d never considered a future in politics, Sulka became a familiar face around town and in 2002 then-mayor Emmett McCracken encouraged her to participate in the accommodations tax advisory committee. Oscar Frazier later encouraged her to run for Bluffton Town Council.

She won.

She loved her work with the council, she said, but she also felt a tremendous amount of pressure. Bluffton was considering annexing property into the town, and she didn’t want to vote on something she didn’t know

Lisa Sulka is in her third term as Bluffton's Mayor. Her staff says her listening skills are legend, and her optimistic personality and can-do attitude have led to her success.

about — or know how her constituents felt. But as a real estate agent and mom, she was always out in the community, which offered plenty of opportunities to talk to residents.

“I was at the grocery store, I was at ballet, I was at my son’s football games,” she said. And she was approachable. “I love listening to people and talking to people, and getting a feel for their concerns. And I love representing them.”

When Sulka was elected mayor in 2008, it was the same year Barack Obama ran for president, and voter turnout set a record.

“Being elected mayor was scary because I knew everyone was looking,” she said. But Sulka’s parents raised her to be independent and confident. “I never had the feeling I was being placated because I had a seat at the table.”

Sulka’s work as mayor has been motivated by the desire to make Bluffton the kind of place that attracts young people and that offers opportunities. Now that her three children have grown up, she said she has more time to focus on her work as mayor and her career in real estate — two things, she said, that go hand-in-hand.

She also wants to encourage other women.

Her advice: Don’t be afraid. Go beyond your comfort level. Do all the things you don’t think you can do.

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Leading Bluffton High School: Denise Garison

BY MELINDA COPP | PHOTOS BY RUTHE RITTERBECK

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luffton High School principal Denise Garison always wanted to help people. She decided to channel that desire into teaching while living in Okinawa, Japan, with her family when she was a child. Her fourth-grade teacher was young and energetic, and Garison wanted to inspire and motivate other kids the way her teacher had motivate her.

“I wanted more as a kid,” she said. “I was going to college, and I was going to do more.”

Garison was the first in her family to graduate from college. As part of a military family, she traveled a lot and has lived all over the world. But she never let go of her dream to teach.

She started her career in education in 1986, teaching middle school math in North Carolina. Later, while she was teaching at the high school level, her principal encouraged her to join the administration. She loved the classroom, but soon realized that she could help more students as an administrator. She served as the assistant principal and then principal of Jack Britt High School in Fayetteville, North Carolina, overseeing more than 2,000 students, 50 percent of them from military families.

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While at Jack Britt, she noticed a disparity in achievement among minority students and worked to close that gap by encouraging teachers to spend more time with students who were struggling. The school began offering Saturday tutoring sessions — where teachers were paid extra, and some even volunteered, to give extra help. The program was so successful, Tom Brokaw highlighted her work in his book “The Time of Our Lives,” and the school achieved top rankings in the state for academic growth and graduation rates.

She likes working with high school students because she enjoys helping them figure out what’s next.

“A high school person is starting to plan for the future,” Garison said. “I feel like I can have a conversation with them about the next step.”

The bookshelf in her office at Bluffton High is filled with photographs of her family — her two daughters, her parents, her fiancé.

When her daughters graduated from Jack Britt, she was principal and got to hand them their diplomas. Now her eldest is a first-year middle school teacher, and her youngest is a third-year nursing student. She was drawn to the Lowcountry because her fiancé works for Gulf Stream, and researched Bluffton High, she knew she wanted to be the principal. There’s a lot of community involvement, she said, and the students came here from everywhere.

“Because I moved around when I was growing up,” Garison said, “I feel like I can relate to a lot of the students here.”

Among the school community, she has a reputation for being tough but consistent and fair. And her mission is making sure everyone graduates. When students are falling behind, she encourages them to get back on track. And when a student is capable of more, she pushes them to higher levels with more advanced classes.

“I want to find the students who aren’t asking for help,” she said. “This is my life.”

She’s a regular spectator at student performances and sports events. Being there as an adult is important, she said, because it lets the students know that she’s watching and that she cares.

Her advice for women: Go for it. “Whatever you want to do,” she said, “go out there and do it.”

Denise Garison took over this year as principal of Bluffton High, where her focus is on boosting graduation rates.

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Deep Roots: Betsy Doughtie

RETIRING FROM THE DEEP WELL PROJECT AFTER 21 YEARS

BY AMY COYNE BREDESON PHOTO BY LLOYD WAINSCOTT

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hen Betsy Doughtie read that The Deep Well Project was looking for a new executive director, she knew she wanted the job.

“I thought, ‘Oh, that’s what I’d really like to do, but I’m not qualified,'” she said.

At the time, she was running Betsy’s Gourmet to Go in Coligny Plaza, but she also had a lot of experience volunteering in the community. She helped out at church, area schools and at an alternative high school for pregnant and parenting teens.

Despite her reservations, she applied for the job. And it’s a good thing she did: More than 21 years later, Doughtie is still running the nonprofit organization.

That tenure will soon come to an end, though. Doughtie plans to retire in April.

Founded in 1973 by Charlotte Heinrichs, the original mission of The Deep Well Project was to provide clean water for Hilton Head Island residents who were getting sick from drinking contaminated water from shallow wells.

After that goal was reached, the organization began filling other needs in the community, helping low-income families

with food and rent when needed. The organization helps low-income Hilton Head residents with diapers, home repairs and even furniture.

In 1994, Deep Well started a children’s program that provides basic needs, such as medications and school supplies, for low-income families. When local public schools mandated uniforms, Deep Well stepped up and helped provide clothing.

Around 1999, Doughtie said, the organization began its livable housing program. Previously, Hilton Head Regional Habitat for Humanity had performed home repairs for Deep Well’s clients, but when Habitat became too busy with its new village in Bluffton, its volunteers no longer had time to help Deep Well.

Through the livable housing program, volunteers repair roofs, install wheelchair ramps and new bathroom fixtures, and perform a number of other services to ensure families in need have a safe place to live.

In 2013, Deep Well continued to grow, opening the “Santa Shop.” Thanks to the generosity of businesses and individuals in the community, the organization now

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RESIDENTS. “Now we’re really the biggest provider of Christmas toys on the island, mainly because we do such a darn good job of it that it keeps growing,” Doughtie said, adding that Deep Well provided Christmas toys for 716 children from 316 families in 2017.

In terms of the number of people Deep Well serves and the services it offers, Doughtie said the organization does about six times as much as it did when she began working there in 1996.

In 2017, Deep Well served 1,720 families, or a total of about 5,500 people. Most of them were Hilton Head residents, but the organization also works with Bluffton Self Help to assist families in Bluffton.

A lot has changed over Doughtie’s time at Deep Well — its location, moving from paper to digital files, its clientele. When the organization began, it mostly served the native Gullah community. Now it also serves the Hispanic population, as well as other island populations.

Doughtie said food is still a big need, mostly because rent has gone up so much for many residents. That leaves less money for other bills and groceries.

Hurricane Matthew obviously put a lot of residents in a tough spot financially. Because of travel costs and time missed from work, Deep Well spent more than $78,000 paying residents’ basic hurricane-related bills, such as rent, water and electric, between Oct. 12, 2016, and January 2017.

Doughtie will help train the new executive director. When she retires, she plans to dedicate more time to her hobbies— kayaking, going to the beach, cooking and working in her yard—and to visit her son, daughter-in-law and grandchildren in Chicago more often.

And, of course, she will continue giving back to the community, although she’s not yet sure in what capacity.

“I’ve loved this job… being able to make a difference in people’s lives,” Doughtie said. “I’m still honored that I was chosen to be the director 21 years ago.”

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Building a Community: Denise Spencer

FOUNDATION LEADER BRINGS A SENSE OF DRIVE AND PASSION TO HER WORK HELPING THOSE IN NEED

BY JAMES A. MALLORY | PHOTO BY LLOYD WAINSCOTT

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he coastal lifestyle did not lure Denise K. Spencer to the top job at the Community Foundation of the Lowcountry. In fact, after she interviewed for president and CEO of the foundation, she was sure she had blown her shot at the position because she had admitted that she did not play golf.

But it turns out the sport wasn’t a requisite for the job, which is how the Community Foundation, headquartered on Hilton Head Island, ended up with a leader with a passion for volunteerism, concern for community and social justice locked into her DNA. “I did not come here for the weather, the beach or golf,” said Spencer, who has been at the helm of the foundation since 2006. “I came here to work.”

And work she does. Spencer heads a foundation that is a driving force for positive, sustainable change in the Lowcountry. One of 800 Community Foundations in the country, the Lowcountry agency is the largest source of unrestricted philanthropic resources dedicated to Beaufort, Colleton, Hampton and Jasper counties.

“One of the reasons that I found this particular job intriguing is because I love the Community Foundation model,” she said. “It is so flexible.”

The intersection of wealth and poverty in the Lowcountry fits well with the foundation model of strengthening a community by connecting resources and needs, Spencer said. The region’s strength is its “very highly experienced population,” she said.

“People who come here from all over the world to retire,” she said. “People who have lived here for years, and generations … who understand the needs and history better than anyone else. So we have brain power and understanding that exceeds that in many other places.”

The Michigan native’s own “brain power” includes a strong focus on giving, thanks to her father — who ran a funeral home and nurtured the idea of volunteerism in her from a young age. As a teen, Spencer worked as an unpaid volunteer at the funeral home, greeting people at the

door. She also volunteered as a candy striper at the local hospital and connecting nursing home. Spencer gravitated to the facility’s residents there who had few visitors, eager to absorb their knowledge and delve into their wealth of experience. She’s also a voracious reader “of all nature of things” who enjoys writing and using that to share her newly found knowledge with others.

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ABOUT THE INSTITUTION. – Denise Spencer

Spencer calls her father an amazing grief counselor who inspired her and the works she does with the foundation.

He often provided help to widows long after the funeral, repairing broken appliances, or buying used equipment at garage sales that he could give to people in need. But he discouraged Spencer from going into the funeral business: “My father felt strongly that that was not a career for a woman,” she says.

The Community Foundation of the Lowcountry has been instrumental in helping area residents in a number of ways. But it is the current initiative to connect low-income Hilton Head Island homes to sewers that brings excitement to Spencer’s voice. The confluence of health, environmental and social issues makes the project a big deal, she said.

Project SAFE — or Sewer Access For Everyone — has raised nearly $1.8 million toward its four-year goal of $3 million and has connected 93 families to sewers, with another 32 approved for sewer hookup. The average cost to connect a home to the sewer system is $6,700.

“I am the only person I know who has sewage in a bucket at the top of their bucket list,” she deadpans.

Spencer uses that hypothetical bucket to remind herself of her role in the community’s success.

“A mentor of mine once said, ‘If you want to know how indispensable you are, stick your finger in a bucket of water, pull it out and see what kind of hole you’ve left’,” she said.

“I’ve lived my life with that thought. It is not about me. It is about the work. It is about the institution.”

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Gear Up and Get Into the Wild

GET OUT THERE: 6 OUTDOOR ADVENTURES YOU HAVE TO TRY

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n the ordinary run of things, when we talk about the end of winter and the beginning of spring in the Lowcountry, we do so with tongue planted firmly in cheek. After all, this is the subtropics.

What winter do we have to complain about?

This year was not the ordinary run of things. For crying out loud, it snowed. Like, actual snow that didn’t come from a machine.

What we’re getting at is that this winter was exceptionally brutal, and as such there’s never been a greater reason to celebrate the birth of spring. If your cabin fever has you itching to get out there and drink deep the sweet nectar of the season, here are a few suggestions.

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he beauty of the Lowcountry is never more pristine than it is on the water, in the gentle currents of tidal streams and serpentine rivers that flow through fields of marsh grass. Those looking for that deep connection to our area’s ecosystem will find it on Page Island, the private island owned by Outside Hilton

Head.

Here, just across the river from Daufuskie Island, you’ll find the Lowcountry as it once was — surrounded by nothing but the trees, marshes and waterways on all sides. Take it all in from the seat of a kayak, or bring the whole group out for a family outing or a few exercises on the challenge courses.

For more information, go to pageisland.com.

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lthough it took a hard hit after Hurricane Matthew, Hunting Island State Park is back in a big way, offering one of the few places you can stake down your tent right on the beach.

While the beach spots generally favor those in campervans, there are a few great spots right on the sand for tents. But then you’d be missing out on some of the spacious tent spots toward the back of the park, set among the miles of hiking trails and lush natural forests.

And of course, no trip to Hunting Island would be complete without a trip up the 167 steps to the top of the lighthouse.

For more information, go to southcarolinaparks. com/hunting-island.

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With the weather still not quite back up to summer’s blistering temps, there’s still time to get out there and enjoy some nice clear sight fishing before algae blooms back up. Head out to some of our local water’s flats and you’ll find redfish by the hundreds, or you can head out to a few of the wrecks off shore and pull in some sheepshead.

You’ll either come back with plenty of good eating or you’ll come back having spent a day enjoying the gentle waves of our area’s waterways. That’s pretty much the definition of a win/win.

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PADDLE OUT The gentle waters of the Lowcountry provide the perfect environment for standup paddle boarding, which combines a calorie-shredding core workout with the kind of majestic scenery Instagram likes are made of.

Make your new profile pic pop with a shot of you paddling out next to a pod of dolphins with one of the many standup paddle board tour operators that call Hilton Head home. Even if you’ve never paddled so much as a rowboat, you’ll find a tour that works for you.

To book a tour, go to standandpaddle.com.

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ecause Hilton Head Island is a Gold Level Bike Friendly Community, you’d imagine there are a few different ways to get on your bike and ride. And you’d be correct.

Start with the famed pathway system that crisscrosses the island. Some 60 miles of paths cover the island, providing connections to a further 50. And the hard-packed sand of our beaches at low tide makes for some of the best beach riding in the world.

One of the great places locally to commune with nature at 14 miles an hour is Pinckney Island, where there are several options where trails can take you. The loop up to Dick Point is a brisk 7.4 miles around a gorgeous pond, while the long stretch up to White Point lets you ride the length of the island, 7.8 miles.

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GET ELEVATED WITH YOUR FRIENDS Set among the treetops of Broad Creek, ZipLine Hilton Head/ Aerial Adventure offers two distinctly different high-altitude experiences.

ZipLine Hilton Head is the more relaxed way to take in the scenery, with a two-hour tour halfway to heaven (OK, 75 feet up) along eight ziplines. Aerial Adventure tests your vertigo with six adventure courses for all skill levels.

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The Road To The Final Four

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Here's some terminology to help you better understand what March Madness is really all about.

“THE BIG DANCE” Another name for the NCAA Basketball Tournament.

“SELECTION SUNDAY” The official start to March Madness is on Selection Sunday when the NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Committee reveals the 68 teams that have been selected for the field for that year’s tournament.

“BRACKETOLOGY” Bracketology refers to predicting the winners of the "Big Dance."

“BRACKET BUSTER” Refers to a team that upsets a favorite, thus ruining your bracket because you predicted that the higher ranked team would advance in the tournament.

“CUTTING DOWN THE NET” Typically, teams will cut down the nets after the regional wins and after the National Championship Game. Popularized by coaches when North Carolina State coach Everett Case cut down the nets in 1947 after a Southern Conference title win.

Where to watch Looking for a place to catch the games and watch as your bracket falls to pieces? Here are some of our favorites to grab a cold one and watch some hoops with friends.

Darren Clarke’s Tavern 8 Executive Park Rd. Hilton Head 843.341.3002 darrenclarkestavern.com

Southern Barrel Brewing Co. 375 Buckwalter Place Blvd.

Bluffton 843.837.2337 southernbarrelbrewingco.com

Station 300/Zeppelin’s 25 Innovation Dr. Bluffton 843.815.2695 station300.com

El Nuevo Vallarta 16 Kitties Landing Dr. Bluffton 843.227.2099 elnuevovallartabluffton.com

Agave Side Bar 13 State of Mind St. Bluffton 843.422.3677 agavesidebarsc.com

Charbar 33 Office Park Rd. Hilton Head 843.785.2427 charbar.co

RockFish 5 Lagoon Road Hilton Head 843.689.2662 rockfishhhi.com

Holy Tequila 33 Office Park Rd. Hilton Head 843.681.8226 holytequila.com

CocoNutz Sportz Bar 40 Folly Field Rd. Hilton Head 843.842.4402 hhibeachandtennis.com

Local Pie 55 New Orleans Rd. Hilton Head 843.842.PIES Localpie.com

Still need a bracket for Selection Sunday?

Head over to HiltonHeadMonthly.com/MarchMadness to download a clean sheet today.

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In the Fast Lane

BLUFFTON AUTO RACER GUS DEAN SPEEDS INTO THE FUTURE

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ince he started racing go-karts at age 6, Gus Dean has had a one-track mind — or, you might say, a racetrack mind.

The Bluffton native captured the American Kart Racing Association’s Junior II national championship in 2007, before he even became a teenager, and he’s been roaring through the auto racing ranks ever since.

Dean, now 23, is still chasing the dream as he begins his second full season in the ARCA Racing Series, essentially the minor-league proving ground where future NASCAR stars cut their teeth.

A room at the family’s business, Dean Custom Air in Bluffton, is decked out with promotional items like a life-size cardboard cutout of Dean in his racing jumpsuit and dozens of trophies, which represent only a smattering of the awards he has earned during his 17 years on the track.

And Dean and his team at Win-Tron Racing have an eye on adding to the hardware this year.

After leading the Scott Rookie Challenge points race for most of the season, the No. 32 GREE Cooling Systems Toyota faltered down the stretch as he finished outside the top 10 in the final three races of the season. He still finishing fourth in the overall points standings and second in the rookie of the year race, but it left him with an unfulfilled feeling heading into this season.

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Dean will race in his second season of the ARCA Racing Series, the minor league proving ground for NASCAR.

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“We ran into some bad luck there at WE’RE CHASING THAT the end.”

The te a m CHAMPIONSHIP. u n d e r we n t a facelift in the off– Gus Dean season, bringing on veteran crew chief Jamie Jones and switching manufacturers — from Toyota to Chevrolet.

In the ARCA season opener at Daytona International Speedway, Dean took on minor damage in an early crash and battled back into the top five before getting caught in a pileup in the final lap. While the outcome was disappointing, it gave the team something to build on. Dean is excited about what he and Jones can do together as their working relationship develops.

He’s also optimistic about returning to a number of tracks where he gained valuable experience during his rookie season, and being back behind the wheel of a Chevrolet — which he drove to a win in his second career ARCA start at Talladega Superspeedway in 2016. Put it all together, and Dean is feeling good about finishing what he started last year.

“With everything that we have going this year, I definitely look to see some wins,” he said. “We’re chasing that championship, and I think we’ve got a good shot at bringing it home.”

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WORLD’S TOP PLAYER COMMITS TO HERITAGE The RBC Heritage Presented by Boeing always attracts a strong field, but it has been rare for the world’s top-ranked golfer to appear at Harbour Town Golf Links the week after the Masters.

It looks as though that trend will change this April, as world No. 1 Dustin Johnson has committed to play in the 50th annual tournament. A 17-time PGA Tour winner and the 2016 PGA Tour Player of the Year, Johnson was born in Columbia and attended Coastal Carolina, but he has not played in the Palmetto State’s only PGA Tour event since 2009.

“I am excited to get back to my home state to help celebrate this important milestone,” Johnson said in a release from the tournament. “The RBC Heritage means so much to Hilton Head Island and South Carolina.”

Due to the Heritage’s position on the schedule, some top-ranked players skip the event to decompress the week after the season’s first major championship, especially because Harbour Town’s tight, tree-lined fairways and small greens don’t suit the game’s longer hitters.

Johnson’s decision to return to Harbour Town for the first time in nearly a decade no doubt was aided by his recent agreement to become Team RBC’s newest brand ambassador, joining a group that includes past Heritage champions Matt Kuchar, Brandt Snedeker, Graeme McDowell, and Jim Furyk.

His presence boosts Team RBC’s profile, as well as that of the Heritage, especially during its milestone 50th year.

“Celebrating 50 years is a major achievement,” RBC Heritage Tournament Director Steve Wilmot said in the release. “Celebrating 50 years with the No. 1 golfer in the world makes it even better. Our fans and sponsors can’t wait to welcome Dustin home to the Palmetto State.”

Daily tickets and weeklong badges for this year’s tournament are now on sale online at www.rbcheritage.com or by calling the tournament office at 843-671-2448.

TARTAN INVITATIONAL ADDED TO HERITAGE WEEK SCHEDULE The Heritage Classic Foundation has announced a new golf opportunity during this year’s RBC Heritage Presented by Boeing with the addition of the Tartan Invitational at Atlantic Dunes.

The Tartan Invitational is an exclusive 80-player event pairing each group with a special South Carolina personality. Honorary guests may be a PGA Tour professional, a musician, an athlete, an actor, or a politician. The event will take place on Wednesday, April 11, at Atlantic Dunes by Davis Love III, which was voted the 2017 Golf Course of the Year by the National Golf Course Owners Association.

Confirmed special guests include tennis hall of famer Stan Smith, Heisman Trophy winner George Rogers, All-American Clemson quarterback Steve Fuller, Green Bay Packer Pro-Bowl receiver Sterling Sharpe, college basketball coach Bobby Cremins, and Bravo reality star Shep Rose. Additional special guests will be announced in the coming weeks.

Included with each playing spot are two RBC Heritage Clubhouse Badges, a parking pass, a gift package and two invitations for the breakfast and awards reception.

An individual playing spot is $2,750 and a foursome is $10,000. All proceeds will be donated to the South Carolina Junior Golf Association and the Heritage Classic Foundation. For more information on the 50th annual RBC Heritage Presented by Boeing, visit rbcheritage.com.

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WILMOT NAMED TO PGA TOUR’S ADVISORY COUNCIL

RBC Heritage presented by Boeing tournament director Steve Wilmot recently was elected to be the vice chairman of the PGA Tour’s Tournament Advisory Council.

The Tournament Advisory Council’s (TAC) mission is to improve the business conditions for all PGA Tour tournaments by establishing and maintaining relationships between tournaments, the PGA Tour and PGA Tour players. The TAC is made up of PGA Tour tournament directors. Wilmot will serve a two-year term as vice chairman and then will become chairman during the PGA Tour Annual Meeting in December 2019.

PLAYERS AM EXTENDS CONTRACT WITH BERKELEY HALL

The Heritage Classic Foundation has extended its contract with Berkeley Hall Golf Club to host the Players Amateur through 2019. The event will be celebrating its 19th anniversary July 10-15. This one-of-a-kind amateur golf tournament was created by players for the players and is made possible by generous contributions and donations from sponsors, volunteers and the host club. The Players Amateur has been played at Berkeley Hall since 2012.

PALMETTO BLUFF MARATHON CLOSE TO SELLING OUT Your chance to run in one of America’s top resort communities is close to slipping away. Registration for the 2018 Palmetto Bluffton Marathon, Half Marathon, and 10K on March 4 is close to selling out.

The Palmetto Bluff Marathon is run on a USATF-certified course and is a Boston Marathon qualifier, the Half Marathon course is USATF certified, and the 10K course is stroller-friendly. Each course winds throughout the beautiful Lowcountry community of Palmetto Bluff and is a complete loop. Race shirts are guaranteed to the first 750 registrants and beautiful medals are awarded to all marathon and half marathon finishers.

Race proceeds will benefit the Palmetto Bluff Conservancy, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to the preservation of the natural, historical and cultural resources of Palmetto Bluff.

For more information or to register, visit palmettobluff.com or palmettorunningcompany.com.

For comprehensive daily sports news featuring local teams and athletes in the Lowcountry, visit LowcoSports.com and follow @LowcoSports on Twitter and Facebook.

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From the owners of small family businesses to the team that leads Hilton Head Island High School, these local women have made a positive impact in the community. They are the leading ladies of the Lowcountry — women in charge who make Hilton Head and Bluffton better places to live.

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Billy Wood Appliance BRANTLEY KING IS PROOF THAT HARD WORK LEADS TO BIG RESULTS PHOTOGRAPHY BY LLOYD WAINSCOTT

Q. What is the most significant accomplishment of your career thus far?

A. Purchasing Billy Wood Appliance in 2016 was a fantastic professional growth experience. Reshaping the business, remodeling the showroom, developing new relationships and preparing to launch our second store in Bluffton have been both thrilling and rewarding. It’s exciting to see hard work deliver results.

Q. How have you and your company given back to the Lowcountry?

A. I enjoy giving back to the community; doing so helps me grow in many unexpected and soulful ways. Whether it’s raising money for the Hilton Head Area Home Builders Association’s education foundation, contributing to Lowcountry Dress for Success, or sponsoring a Little League team, helping others has made me more self-aware and appreciative. It has made me a better person.

Q. How do you balance your work life with your personal life?

A. Working hard is a necessity today, but so is taking time for yourself. Exercising, spending time with friends and participating in your children’s lives are rewarding. As a business owner, I’m fortunate to be able to adjust my workload across all seven days of the week — not just five. This allows me to spend quality time with family and friends while still meeting our customers’ expectations.

Q. What has your work taught you about being a good leader?

A. I firmly believe that ethics are essential. I believe in doing the right thing — even when no one is looking. It’s also important to deliver on your commitments, treat employees and partners the way I would like to be treated, and recognize everyone’s contributions and achievements.

Most importantly, leaders should be flexible, compassionate and empathetic.

6 Marshland Road, Hilton Head Island 843.681.8441 BillyWoodAppliance.com

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How long have you lived in the Lowcountry?

I was fortunate to grow up in Beaufort County and attend Hilton Head Island High School.

After graduating from college, I worked in New York and the mid-Atlantic region, where we also raised three wonderful sons. In 2016, I returned to Hilton Head as a business owner.

It’s wonderful to be back.

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SERG Restaurant Group HOSPITALITY TEAM FOCUSES ON GIVING BACK AND CONTINUING TO GROW PHOTOGRAPHY BY GUIDO FLUECK

Question. What is something about your job that brings you pride?

Answer. Giving back is a core value at SERG Restaurant Group. Over the years, we try to help as many community organizations as possible. Last year, our restaurants partnered with our guests and Round It Up America to raise more than $30,000 for Backpack Buddies, Hilton Head Humane Association, and the new playground at the Island Rec Center.

Q. What advice would you give to young women just starting out?

A. Work hard, go the extra mile, and don’t be afraid to ask for help. Teamwork is key to success in any industry or company, and at SERG it’s no different.

Q. How does your company help its employees achieve a work-life balance?

A. Not only do we offer competitive wages, but our flexible scheduling allows all of our employees to have more of a work-life balance. We know how important time with

our families is, and we do our best to make sure our employees have as much time as they need.

Q. What are some important trends in your industry now?

A. Female leadership. More and more, women in our industry are asked to take on additional responsibilities and leadership roles. Social media is another key factor that impacts our business — it’s now an essential part of the job, both at work and continuing support of the brands off the clock.

Q. What are your goals for the future?

A. While we already have more than 15 women in management and partner positions, we’d love to see that number grow.

As SERG, we want to be the destination for dining, shopping, and entertainment on Hilton Head Island and in Bluffton. We will continue offering the very best coastal hospitality to each and every guest.

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Who are the female SERG managers and partners?

Kim Keppel, Orchid Paulmeier, Lori Taylor, Nicole Cibelli, Jordan Norris, Brittany Shane, Shannon Mccune, Lindsey Spargur, Meggie Thompson, Kristen Quillin, Misty Marshall, Sandi Schrettner, Bonnie Callahan, Jill Shrecengost and Sarah Sanders.

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If you want to be a dancer, find the best training you can. A teacher with experience and compassion that will take a personal interest in helping to guide you through your years of training. Surround yourself with like-minded people, stay true to your passion and focused on your goal. Anything is possible if you believe in yourself and have the support of those that also believe in you!

Alliance Dance Academy ROCHELLE CLARKSON MAKES YOUNG DANCERS SHINE

Q. What's new and exciting at your dance studio?

A. We are excited to offer our Stars Program for the more serious and dedicated dancer. The program is both affordable and obtainable for every family, allowing dancers to compete and perform without the family having to sacrifice other important commitments.

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Q. How do you maintain a balance between work and fun?

A. My husband and I take every chance we get to spend time on our sailboat, Turning Pointe. It is ammazing how 24 to 36 hours aboard Turning Pointe can clear our minds and allow us to refocus on our businesses. My husband is the Owner of Alliance Group Realty, with an office on Hilton Head Island and another in Old Town Bluffton, and He works crazy hard like I do. We both understand how important it is to step away from our work to reconnect and relax together and we do it often.

Q. What kind of obstacles have you overcome?

A. Opening a new business as a woman is difficult. Growing it from scratch is difficult. Together, my amazing staff, family and friends help every day to calm those fears.

Obstacles are put there to challenge you and make you stronger. I have learned to face them head on and not to let them scare me away from making my dream a reality.

Q. What have you learned about entrepreneurship and teamwork?

A. Team work makes the dream work.

Parents, dancers, teachers, and community support makes Alliance Dance Academy what it is today. Our more than 200 dancers have outgrown our current location in just 18 months, so we must be doing something right.

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(Brandy) My 10-year-old daughter keeps me in line. We enjoy nightly dinners — we talk about our days while adhering to the rule of no electronics at the table. (Abby) My 10-year old daughter loves sports, so we ride bikes and play tennis and basketball. My husband also recently bought kayaks.

Benton House BRANDY GRAY AND ABBY BOYLSTON ENCOURAGE PERSEVERANCE AND DEDICATION PHOTOGRAPHY BY LLOYD WAINSCOTT

Q. What are your biggest accomplishments thus far in your career?

A. (Brandy) I had the honor to serve as the 59th commodore of the Beaufort Water Festival — one of only five female commodores in its 63 years. I’m also a board member for BJWSA. (Abby) After serving several years on the Board of the Healthcare Network Group of the Lowcountry, I now serve as President.

Q. What advice would you give to those starting out in your industry?

A. (Brandy) Take action and get involved.

The only way to learn and evolve is to engage and interact. You will be amazed at the things you will learn.

(Abby) Networking is a great opportunity to ask questions. Stay resilient and true to yourself, your beliefs and vision, and become an advocate for your profession.

Q. What drives you every day?

A. (Brandy) As executive director of Benton House, my goal is to inspire and protect seniors. I tell people that this profession is filled with laughter, tears and friendships.

(Abby) The Owners of Benton House set the standard of excellence and commitment to service. Working with seniors is a rewarding experience.

Q. How long have you lived in the Lowcountry?

A. (Brandy) I am a fifth-generation Beaufortonian.

(Abby) I’m a true South Carolina girl, born and raised in Myrtle Beach and I moved to Bluffton in 1999.

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Q. What’s Orangetheory Fitness?

A. It’s a total body, five-zone, heart-rate based interval training group class. At Orangetheory Fitness, you’ll get the energy of a group workout with the attention of an experienced personal coach. OTF is designed for all fitness levels. I love the fact that Orangetheory Fitness was founded by another leading lady, Ellen Latham. I’m really looking forward to sharing this fun and exciting workout with everyone.

We will be located on Hilton Head Island at the new Sea Turtle Marketplace — opening sometime in late spring.

Q. What has been your biggest accomplishment?

A. Opening Orangetheory Fitness on Hilton Head Island. My “career” for the past 27 years has been raising our three daughters. I have always been active in the community, and I have been interested in fitness all of my life. In the '80s, my first job out of college was aerobics instructor — my daughters think that is so funny.

Q. What is one significant obstacle that you’ve had to overcome?

A. In 2011, it was as if someone flipped a switch, and I was rushed to the ER with cardiac issues. After many debilitating symptoms and a couple of misdiagnoses, I was finally diagnosed with Lyme disease. Thankfully, a gifted holistic doctor and friend figured it out, and one year later, I was running a half-marathon.

Q. How long have you lived in the Lowcountry?

A. We’ve lived on Hilton Head Island for 24 years and moved here from Chicago.

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How did you get where you are today?

I got where I am today because of my incredibly supportive husband. When our youngest daughter went off to college, he encouraged me to open a business. When I found Orangetheory Fitness, I had my “Aha!” moment. I grew up in a fitness family.

My mother was a professional figure skater and my father was a body builder in the 1950s and a marathoner — we always had a gym in our house.

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How long have you lived in the Lowcountry, and where did you move from?

Herman is from Dayton, Ohio, but has been lucky enough to call Hilton Head home since 1989. Davis has been coming to the island since 1974, when her family vacationed here during the summers. She moved to the Lowcountry in 1989 from Macon, Georgia.

Herman & Davis BECKY HERMAN AND MONICA DAVIS SUCCEED TOGETHER

Q. What project or accomplishment do you consider to be the most significant in your career?

A. Our greatest accomplishment was our foresight to merge our two strong businesses. This helped us offer the best possible service to our clients and leveraged our talents.

Q.What is one significant obstacle that you’ve overcome in your life?

A. During the tragedy of the market downturn in 2008, we saw people lose a substantial amount of their property value in a blink of an eye. We helped many of these people in any way we could get through their financial crisis, pick themselves up, and move on. We learned homes are not just brick and mortar, but an integral part of people’s lives, which we have never forgotten.

Becky Herman | 843.301.3355 Becky@BeckyHerman.com Monica Davis | 843.384.4473 Monica@MonicaDavis.com

Q. How have you made your company better, faster, smarter or more efficient?

A. We quit allowing our business to run us — instead, started running our business. The

best thing that we did was hiring professionals who specialized in each component of the transaction to ensure things did not slip through the cracks. The real estate process for our clients is seamless and stress-free.

Q. What advice would you give to young women who want to succeed in your industry?

A. You must have perseverance, you cannot give up. Your level of passion and commitment to the finish line is what will determine how successful you become. Real Estate does not rest, and your clients have to be a priority. Moving is one of the most stressful times for many people and you need to make yourself available to those people who trust you with their homes and their investments.

Q. What have you learned about leadership, entrepreneurship and mentoring others?

A. We never stop growing and learning. As Walt Disney said, “the paint never dries.”

We are always striving to improve who we are and help others.

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I am a true dreamer. I tell my kids they can be anything they put their minds to, and I believe it.

Anyone who wants to succeed in retail can do it, but hard work and passion are essential. You must be open-minded and willing to learn, listen and lead — plus be able to make changes when the market does. You may have to start at the bottom, but that’s the best way to learn. As you work your way up, grab every piece of knowledge you can.

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Q. Who helped you get to where you are today?

A. Before acquiring the store almost 10 years ago, my husband and I worked for Quiet Storm when it was a partnership based out of Bonita Springs, Florida.

Founder William Dreibelbis saw something in me. He quickly promoted me, letting me help enter orders and work under the buyer. As the company grew, I became the buyer for juniors clothing, accessories, and swimwear for the majority of the stores. Dreibelbis mentored me for years, teaching me everything he knew about the business.

Q. What has been your biggest success?

A. One of the most significant projects in my career was growing my store from 2,400 square feet to a little under 5,000 square feet.

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Q. How did that project help your company work more efficiently or become more successful?

A. About three years ago, my husband and I decided to expand our store. We saw a need for contemporary and missy swimwear, and also for a more traditional style for the men. We expanded and created a store just for that. It was more resort wear than surf gear, so we decided to keep the two looks or styles separate in our new space. After analyzing our first year with the bigger store, we decided we needed to make another change. So we put all of the swimwear and contemporary styles in the new space and created a space for traditional men's styles. The second season showed a tremendous growth in sales.

Q. How long have you lived in the Lowcountry?

A. I moved to the Lowcountry from Fort Myers, Florida, 10 years ago.

Toni LaRoseGerken TOP PRODUCING REALTOR IN BLUFFTON, SUN CITY & RIVERBEND Q. What sets you apart as a Realtor?

A.I have 47 years of sales experience and sales management and have achieved many awards.

Q. What do you specialize in?

A. I take great pride in helping my clients through the full process of buying and/or selling their home right through to the closing. I specialize in Sun City and Riverbend.

Not only do I sell homes to prospective buyers, but I sell the “lifestyle� that so many older active adults are seeking in this wonderful area of the Lowcountry.

Q. Do you have a life achievement other than your real estate career?

A. Oh yes, I would certainly say that raising three daughters by myself for 16 years was probably my greatest achievement of my life. And I love to brag that they all turned out so well and now have children of their own. They are passing on the values that I gave them as they were growing up.

Q. How long have you lived in the Lowcountry and where did you move from?

We moved here from Ohio about 19 years ago, as part timers but soon became full time residents because we loved the area.

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I have heard that you have achieved some very prestigious awards recently. Can you tell me about those?

I was recently named the top producer among the four local Weichert offices here in the Lowcountry. In addition, I found out that I am sixth in the nation among all Weichert real estate agents. I'm the top listing and selling agent in Sun City Hilton Head according to MLS stats and have been awarded the prestigious Chairmans' Award for overall sales production. I'm the top producer out of all 739 Weichert agents in the Carolinas --both North and South Carolina. I guess all of my long hours of hard work have paid off!

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Krista Dunton GOLF TEACHER IS AT THE TOP OF HER GAME PHOTOGRAPHY BY LLOYD WAINSCOTT

Q. What is your biggest accomplishment?

A. I was the first woman to win PGA Carolinas Section Teacher of the Year Award in 2006. When I first moved to the Lowountry in the early 2000s, as director of instruction at Belfair I had a huge opportunity to make an impact in this area. The learning center had cobwebs in it from being underutilized. I created and developed a comprehensive instructional program, bringing in what was leading technology at the time — high-end video and the “K Vest,” which is biofeedback 3-D software. It was an exciting time to see people improving and getting more enjoyment from their golf game. Now at Berkeley Hall, I get a great sense of accomplishment from the day-to-day successes of my students. Seeing them make breakthroughs in their game is awesome. I also co-founded the Hilton Head Island chapter of the LPGA Girls Golf Club with Jean Harris. We are now in our 10th year and have introduced the game of golf to more than 1,000 girls in the Hilton Head and Bluffton area.

Q. You’ve won several awards and achieved many certifications. Which ones mean the most to you?

A. I was named LPGA National Teacher of the Year. I'm the director of instruction at Berkeley Hall, and I was recently named to Golf Magazine’s Top 100 Teacher list, which is a very significant recognition in

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the golf industry. And I achieved a Level 3 Certification in Jim Hardy’s Plane Truth Teaching Certification. I was the first person in North America to achieve that level.

Q. How have things changed since you started out?

A. I started in the golf business when there would be 250 men and about four to five women in a PGA education class.

But I grew up with three older brothers and learned how to hold my own with guys. But thankfully times have changed — in fact, Suzy Whaley is the PGA’s president-elect.

Q. What do you do when you’re not working? How to you balance work with fun?

A. I am enjoying coaching my kids’ baseball, soccer, basketball and golf teams.

I enjoy seeing the teamwork and team bonds. I also just started a new golf program at Sea Pines Montessori Academy for 5th-8th grade students. I have less time for myself right now, but I wouldn’t change a thing. Of course, I have a very supportive spouse and that makes all the difference.

Q. How long have you lived in the Lowcountry?

A. I moved here in 2003 from New Jersey; I was born and rased in the San Francisco Bay Area and attended the University of Michigan.

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Who has influenced you in your career and helped you succeed?

My parents were both coaches, and they were always supportive for all the sports I played growing up. I learned work ethic, communication and passion from them. Jim Hardy and Mike Adams have been the biggest influencers in my teaching, along with Pia and Lynn from Vision 54. Libby Cherrington of Cherrington-Brotsky has taught me the most with regard to marketing and growing a business. She’s one of the top financial advisers in the country and knows what it takes to be successful in any industry.

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Q. What is your biggest accomplishment?

A. The most significant accomplishment in my career to date would be obtaining my South Carolina Long Term Health Care Administrator's license and working from the ground up on opening up Canterfield of Bluffton.

Q. What advice do you have for those looking to succeed in your industry?

A. If senior care is your passion, then go for it — you will be successful if you are passionate about anything. I know this for a fact because for the past 16 years, I have put my heart and soul into everything I do in the senior care industry, and it has served me well.

Q. How do you balance the demands of your job?

A. Well, to be honest, I need to work on this a little better. I preach all the time to my team: Don’t forget work-life balance. I do have wonderful family, friends and co-workers who help me to practice what I preach, though.

Q. What has your work taught you about leadership?

A. I have learned that seniors have worked hard to get where they are today — they deserve the very best. And that is what I strive every day to achieve at Canterfield of Bluffton.

There are so many invaluable lessons to learn from our residents.

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Have you always called the Lowcountry home?

I have lived in the Lowcountry since 2015 and absolutely love living here. I’m from a small town in Florida, but lived in Tampa, Atlanta and Seattle before moving to South Carolina.

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What advice would you give to young women?

My advice for any young person is to always strive to be the best without ever losing sight of your faith, values and passion. And, like I tell my own children, always be the voice for those who don’t speak up and stand up for those who are weak. Strive to make the world a better place.

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Q. What project or accomplishment is the most significant in your career?

A. Each day a student finds success is really the best feeling. Every now and again, I have students who are homeless, who face horrible tragedies, and who often are labeled as failures long before they become teens. To watch those students walk across the stage and to have goals for their lives … it doesn’t get any better. But if I had to name accolades that impacted the school community the most, I would have to say winning Palmetto’s Finest, being named by a top school in the country by The Washington Post, and winning top ratings on the school report card. Our school is truly one of the finest.

all my evening commitments because they need to see what I do. But at the same time, doing so allows our students to see positive interaction between my own children and myself. I also have an awesome mom who helps me tremendously.

Q. How do you achieve work-life balance?

A. “Family first” is my motto, and I live it. I expect the faculty and staff to do so as well.

If we take care of our own, we can then take care of the children in our halls and classes. I take my own children everywhere I can for

Q. What have you learned about leadership, entrepreneurship and mentoring others?

A. Leadership is the key to change. A great leader can change an entire system. And I think natural leaders find opportunities in others to groom them.

Q. How did you get where you are today, and who/what helped you along the way?

A. As a little girl, my parents ingrained and modeled work ethic and drive. There were no excuses, and very little tolerance for second best. I try to learn from every person I encounter. I am where I am today due to an awesome faculty and staff who can move mountains and a student body that is amazing.

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What are the most important values at H & H Auto?

(Debi Weber) Honesty and trust are the biggest parts of my job. Without both there is no business.

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Q. How long have you been in your current role, and what does it mean to you?

A. (Vicki Head) H & H Auto opened 24 years ago — “H & H” stands for “his & hers." It’s our honor and privilege to be trusted to ensure vehicle maintenance and safety for all our valued customers.

Our motto is, “Our friends became our customers and our customers become our friends.” We’ve been voted the area’s “Best Auto Repair” shop 12 years in a row.

Q. What can customers expect when they walk into H & H Auto?

A. (Dale Waters): As front office manager, I only get one change to make a first impression. My job is all about a positive attitude and putting our customer’s needs first.

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Q. What would you like customers to know about the staff at H & H Auto?

A. (Marcia McManamay): As one of the bookkeepers, I work behind the scenes. That I means I witness firsthand the hard work and dedication of our employees and how far they go to ensure that our customers have a pleasant experience.

Q. What will H & H Auto do to get my vehicle repaired?

A. (Tina Spano): I’m an auto body estimator and my job is to estimate the cost to repair your vehicle. I also guide you from start to finish through the repair process. I try to turn a bad experience into a good one here at H & H Auto.

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Q. How did you get where you are today?

A. Work ethic. I come from a hard-working family, and I was taught to work for what you have. There is no such thing as “that’s not my job.” I’ve always been a team player and willing to get my hands dirty, even if it’s not in the job description. I began my career as an administrative assistant, and then worked my way up — including in my current position.

Q. Describe the most significant accomplishment of your career.

A. In the aftermath of Hurricane Matthew, it became very clear how important the property managers are to those who have trusted Coastal Rentals with their property. My team and I immediately responded to requests for updates, and within hours of the storm we were able to assess each property and facilitate any repairs.

This experience helped our homeowners trust us during Hurricane Irma, knowing we would be boots on the ground for them in any emergency.

Q. What advice would you give to young women looking to enter your industry?

A. Speak up, stay strong, and stand firm in what you believe. Many industries, including property management, are primarily male-driven. Don’t be afraid to be heard. You deserve the respect.

Q. How do you find a good work-life balance?

A. As a new mom, it’s been a big challenge to avoid the “mom guilt” working mothers have.

My team is dependable, hard-working and I have 100 percent confidence in them. I also have the world’s greatest husband, who keeps me grounded and laughing. The combination helps me stay balanced.

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What has your career taught you about leadership?

I feel the two biggest aspects of leadership are respect and communication. If you respect those you work with, you’ll get it in return. Keeping an open line of communication is key, and if there’s a problem or a better way to do something, I want to hear it.

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"BUSINESS SUCCESS REQUIRES A STRONG WORK ETHIC," SAYS LAURA WULLER PHOTOGRAPHY BY LLOYD WAINSCOTT

Q. How have you streamlined your services for your clients?

A. Upgrading my software and website has brought efficiencies to the owners I represent, the tenants who lease through us, and my company’s operating procedures.

Q. What would you tell someone who is just starting out?

A. Trust your instincts, never compromise your integrity, and don’t shy away from challenges.

Every experience, no matter the outcome, helps lay a foundation for your future.

Q. Work, family — how do you manage everything?

A. It's like a time-management puzzle. I prioritize and fit office time, family time, and personal time into any part of the day I can, maximizing each day. I also do my best not to bring workrelated stresses home to my family.

Q. How did you get where you are today, and who helped you along the way?

A. An opportunity, a supportive family, and the will to be a small business owner. Many former employers were helpful by presenting me with opportunities and challenges that pushed me to get where I am today.

Q. What challenges have you faced in your path to success?

A. An ongoing obstacle is living far away from my immediate family, who reside in my home state of Montana. With two children, my husband and I rely heavily upon local friends - and we're so thankful to have them.

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What have you learned as the owner of a small business?

Being a small business owner has certainly taught me that there’s no bigger pressure than that which you put upon yourself to do your best.

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How do you achieve work-life balance?

“Do what you love, and never work a day in your life” is a saying, and this is how I feel about my work and my staff. My close friends keep me sane, and along with the major support of my husband and children.

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Q. Tell me about a project or accomplishment that you consider to be the most significant in your career.

A. Our building project at 9 Palmetto Bay Road has been an invaluable learning experience. We are almost ready to move there, and I’m scared and thrilled all at the same time.

Q. What has helped your business be successful?

A. At Rollers Spirits and Wine & Cheese, we work for a wonderful and reasonable man, John Kelsey. I ‘m incredibly grateful and indebted to John for everything I’ve learned in the past ten-plus years.

Q. What advice would you give to young women who want to succeed in your industry?

A. Loyalty pays off. Don’t be too concerned with what your friends are doing or keeping up with them. If you keep up with you, you will end up rich in

the long run. Whether male or female, always have a mentor. My last mentor, Chris Widnell, passed away a few years ago and I still miss him.

Q. How did you get where you are today, and who/what helped you along the way?

A. I achieved everything by diligently attending the school of hard knocks.

Some of the worst things I’ve been through have opened my eyes to gratitude. I have an amazing mother who taught me everything I know, and I grew up as the youngest of four, with three older brothers, in a home full of imagination, creativity, dreaming, hard work and boundaries.

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Right Whale Migration

BY KIM KACHMANN

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nce hunted for their blubber, North Atlantic right whales are now among the rarest mammals in the world. Only about 500 of the species exist, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, making them one of the most endangered marine mammals.

Right whales can weigh up to 70 tons and grow up to 60 feet. Commercial whalers christened them “right whales” because they are the “right” whale to hunt: they move slowly, are easy to chase, and carry copious amounts of blubber.

In the 19th century, American and European sailors hunted right whales in the Atlantic to the brink of extinction, killing them for their blubber — which was used as oil

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— and for their whalebone — the baleen plates that hang from the whales’ upper jaws and help them scoop up plankton and krill.

Today, the number of whales is dwindling, but they can still occasionally be spotted each winter, migrating south from Canada a few miles off the coast of Hilton Head Island to calve in the Lowcountry’s temperate coastal waters. A few lucky boaters may catch a glimpse of these commanding creatures, and they can occasionally be spotted from the beach.

“The Southeast is one of the right whales critical calving grounds,” said George Albert, director of conservation for the

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#1 #3 South Carolina Aquarium. “After giving birth, the mother makes sure her calf is strong enough to move north to the feeding and nursing grounds.”

A female right whale only gives birth to a calf every three to five years. New data shows that the number of right whales dying each year — in part due to an increase in collisions with boats —is far outpacing the number being born, meaning the animals may go extinct. Scientists also discovered that climate change is affecting the whales.

“We know that the ocean is warming and becoming more acidic … temperature and water quality drive the health of habitats,” Albert said.

“If you put on top of that pollution, diminishing plankton, and increasing boat traffic, you create the perfect storm. When female right whales feel stress, they produce a hormone that suppresses fertility.”

Scientists say climate change could also be the reason right whales have been vanishing from their feeding grounds off the U.S. and Canadian coasts and reappearing in other areas. It could be that they are changing their migratory routes in search of food, putting them directly in the path of ocean vessels.

Besides the lower birth rate, right whales are experiencing what NOAA calls “an unusual mortality event.” An

u n pre c e d e n te d number of right whales died off the Northern Atlantic coast last year for unknown reasons. Scientists have ruled out disease.

They say ship strikes, fishing line entanglements, ocean noise and climate change threaten the species. Some scientists fear that right whales could become extinct within our lifetime.

“Our major focus is how to remove marine aquatic debris like fishing lines and plastic,” Albert said. “We are entrenched in a culture of plastics. A major behavioral change needs to occur.”

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Locals Prepare for Offshore Drilling Battle

BY ROBYN PASSANTE

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hen President Donald Trump’s administration announced in January its five-year plan to open up opportunities for gas and oil drilling in 90 percent of federal waters — including the stretch of ocean off the Lowcountry’s coastline — the uproar on land was swift and strong.

A month later, South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster met with Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke to make the state’s opposition to the plan known and to ask that South Carolina be exempted. His sentiment echoed those expressed by U.S. Reps. Mark Sanford and Jim Clyburn, as well as many in the Palmetto State like Hilton Head Island Mayor David Bennett.

Before any drilling can begin — and with it, many say, the chance for devastating spills and pollution from rigs fouling the waters and harming marine life — companies must conduct seismic testing to figure out where to drill. To get seismic testing permits from the Bureau of Ocean and Energy Management, companies need permission from the National Marine Fisheries Service. Many scientists say seismic testing is harmful to marine life. “(The noise from seismic testing) causes marine species to move away from where they live, survive, forage, where people go to fish for them. And it also causes damage to the eardrums,” said Amy Armstrong, director of the South Carolina Environmental Law Project.

Permission to affect marine life is called an Incidental Harassment Authorization, a critical hurdle put in place by the Marine Mammal Protection

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Act to safeguard marine life from the effects of human endeavors.

“NMFS decides whether the amount of harm is allowable or not,” Armstrong said.

But it’s a hurdle that she and other environmental activists believe won’t be enough to keep the current administration away from our waters.

“We absolutely believe the agencies are going to issue all of these approvals,” said Armstrong, whose group is compiling resources for a pending lawsuit to challenge such authorizations, should they be granted. “The Trump administration has been clear about the results that they expect from the various regulatory agencies that are charged with reviewing and making decisions about whether

this dangerous activity is going (right) Last month, the to proceed or Coastal Conservation League organized not.” a rally in Columbia Several local opposing offshore gove r n m e n ts , drilling. including Hilton Head Island, Beaufort, Port Royal and Charleston, have joined the law group’s efforts for a potential lawsuit.

“The hope is that we put an end to this terrible idea once and for all,” Armstrong said, “that we defeat the authorizations for seismic testing. And if we are successful in overturning the anticipated authorizations, then offshore drilling could not occur.”

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Local and state groups also are spearheading efforts to make sure the public’s concerns are heard. Last month, members of the Coastal Conservation League and the League of Women Voters of Hilton Head Island/Bluffton Area hosted workshops to instruct citizens opposed to drilling and testing how to effectively comment on BOEM’s online commenting forum — open until March 8 — as well as how to craft messages of support for the opposition to McMaster and state representatives.

In mid-February, the Coastal Conservation League organized a rally in Columbia opposing offshore drilling to coincide with a public meeting organized by BOEM — the only public hearing on the issue the federal agency held in the state, according to Kate Parks Schaefer, the league’s South Coast director.

Hilton Head Mayor David Bennett said he has sent comments opposing the idea to all levels of government, and encourages Hilton Head residents and visitors to do the same.

“I have let every single one of our local, state and federal legislators know exactly how the Town of Hilton Head Island’s council feels on the subject,” he said.

“Beaufort County brings in over $1 billion a year in economic impact, and nobody’s coming here to see oil infrastructure. They’re coming here for the wildlife, the natural resources, our beaches,” Bennett said. “Given those dynamics, I can’t think of why we would ever risk that for unproven theories of gain.”

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ROTARY CLUB PLANS SCAVENGER HUNT BASED ON SIGNS ABOUT THE LOWCOUNTRY

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or 50 years, members of the Rotary Club of Hilton Head Island have been focused on improving the Lowcountry. They purchased the island’s first ambulance, and as well as given more than $300,000 in college scholarships to area students, helped develop the Island Recreation Center, and led a million-dollar campaign to establish a home for The Deep Well Project. Now the club is planning a scavenger hunt and raffle based on its newest project — those small attractive brown-and-white environment signs you may have noticed near the island’s bike paths.

To commemorate five decades of public service, the club has added a fun new element — well, 50 new elements — to the island’s public pathway system.

Fifty signs — one for each year since the Hilton Head Rotary Club’s inception— have been planted in 25 locations along Hilton Head’s trails. Each sign bears a factoid about the island’s natural and cultural history.

For example: Did you know oysters can filter as much as 50 gallons of water a day? Or that Hilton Head is the second largest barrier island on the East Coast? Or that 37 species of snakes call the island home?

You can learn all this and more along the island’s pathways.

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“The idea for the initiative started about two and a half years ago,” said Michael Marks, the Rotarian who came up with the idea for the signs. “The club wanted to give the community a gift that would benefit everyone.”

The signs add something educational to the island’s pathway experience.

Each message is concise, so people can read them as they pass by, and there is a different message facing in either direction of each sign, said Marks, the former CEO of the Coastal Discovery Museum.

“The Town of Hilton Head was helpful” with the project, Marks said. “They were very excited and thought it would be a good amenity for the pathway system.”

As the Rotary worked on the signs, the club tapped local experts for help generating and selecting the facts. A local company designed signs that are attractive, low-maintenance and durable. Town officials and representatives from the county and state worked with the club on permits to place the signs along public roads.

The club has pledged $50,000 to the Island Recreation Center’s expansion program. Most of the money has been raised, but members decided that a scavenger hunt and raffle were fun ways to net the rest.

SEEK AND FIND The answers are hiding in plain sight: New brown wooden signs about the Lowcountry’s environment have been installed at key locations around Hilton Head Island.

Winners of a scavenger hunt scheduled for April 28 will receive prizes for finding them all. The signs are a project of the Rotary Club of Hilton Head Island, and the scavenger hunt and accompanying raffle will raise money for the Island Recreation Center’s expansion. Those who buy a raffle ticket can chose whether they want to participate in the scavenger hunt.

For more information, go to hiltonheadrotary.org.

Dance of the Daffodils

BY CAROL WEIR

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he golden blossoms of daffodils herald the arrival of spring in the Lowountry, and did you know the flowers also symbolize friendship?

Daffodils belong to the genus Narcissus. The flowers are trumpetshaped and set against a star-shaped background of petals. Often the trumpet is in a contrasting color from the petals. Daffodils are hardy and easy perennials to grow in coastal South Carolina. Plant the bulbs in autumn and they will bloom in early spring.

If you forgot to do this last fall—or have a brown thumb—you’re in luck this year. Chuck and Diane Merrick of UPick Daffodils in Bluffton are planning to be open into March. Check their website or call before you head out, because they’re closed some days to let the daffodils rejuvenate. Daffodils are per stem and employees at the fields put them in plastic bags with a little water and a rubberband.

The Merricks are expanding the acreage they devote to daffodils.

“By the 2019 season we should have basically doubled thve size of our fields and parking areas. We’re also getting started on replanting trees along the sides of the field,” the couple wrote on their website.

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HOW & WHEN TO PLANT DAFFODILS Plant daffodil bulbs in November or early December.

Select a site that offers full sun or partial shade.

Most daffodils tolerate a range of soils but grow best in moderately fertile, well-drained soil that is kept moist during the growing season.

Many of the popular species prefer neutral to acidic soils, but some prefer slightly alkaline soils, so consult your local nursery to see which is best for your daffodil variety.

Select high-quality daffodil bulbs that have not dried out.

The larger the bulb, the better.

Plant bulbs 1-½ to 5 times their own depth.

Daffodils will tolerate some crowding, but they prefer to be spaced 3 to 6 inches apart.

If needed, sprinkle a little bulb fertilizer in the hole during planting.

Resist the temptation to uncover spring-flowering plants such as daffodils. The shoots will benefit from protection against drying winds.

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CHANGE THE WORLD—RIDE A BIKE Hilton Head Island will host the Southeast Biking Symposium from March 22-24.

Amid discussions of cycling advocacy, participants will enjoy a beach bike ride, fireside chats, a s’mores party and a bike ride that stops at Wingwest.

To register, go to bit.ly/SEBRegistration.

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BIKING SYMPOSIUM RETURNS TO HILTON HEAD ISLAND

BY BARRY KAUFMAN

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uring his three decades shaping national and international bicycle and pedestrian policy, Andy Clarke has seen cycling become an important economic driver and a growing response to concerns about the environment and public health. The planning and policy expert has helped lead the revolution of bike-friendly communities. One of the leaders of the Bicycle Friendly Community program — Hilton Head Island enjoys gold-level status — Clarke will serve as keynote speaker for the the Southeast Biking Symposium. There, tourism professionals, cycling advocates, planners, government officials and bicycling enthusiasts will gather to discuss how to take the cycling scene to the next level.

Below, Clarke shares his perspective on what Hilton Head is doing right, and where it can improve as a bike-friendly community.

Planning and policy expert Andy Clarke is the keynote speaker at the Southeast Biking Symposium.

Are you seeing more resort towns like Hilton Head waking up to the tourism potential of cycling?

Answer. Not just resort towns. There’s competition from places that aren’t the traditional tourist resorts.

We as a company — Toole Design Group, where I am director of strategy — recently worked on a project in Brownsville, Texas, in the Lower Rio Grande Valley, which is not perhaps on the short list of top 10 destinations in the world. What’s great about Hilton Head is that it provides the best example of just how simple it is to do this, to get people walking and riding. You see people riding on the trail system who would never ride in their communities back home. They’d never dream of riding to work or riding to the store or doing what they do on a bike on Hilton Head.

With its gold-level status as a bicycle-friendly community, Hilton Head is obviously doing something right. Where could we improve?

A. What’s going right is that the age-old bones of a great trail system are being upgraded and improved. You look at what’s going on in Palmetto Dunes and you see the significant upgrades and improvements in the core trail system, that’s huge. The challenges are always getting across the main roads. The underpass to get you to Shelter Cove is a huge deal, but it’s one crossing of a very busy, very fast road that stretches a long way. It’s great that you can go long distances across either side of U.S. 278, but you have to be able to get across it where you want to.

The biggest thing unique to Hilton Head is that it would be awesome if you could get between plantations and neighborhoods and in and out of the gates on foot or bike more seamlessly. That would give you a huge advantage over driving. At some point, it will have to be addressed.

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Spring is in the Air IS YOUR HOME READY?

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s the weather begins to turn warmer, many homeowners think about prepping their lawn, garden and outdoor living spaces. Now is the time to take time to visually inspect your property with a critical eye. Think spring planting, outdoor entertaining and casual outdoor living.

Look for wear and tear on your deck, check your outdoor lighting, walkways and driveway for raised or uneven surfaces, clean your outdoor kitchen and outdoor furniture; inspect the greenery.

Here are some important spring maintenance chores as well as some other tips for the new season.

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PRUNING Look closely at your shrubs and trees for broken or bent branches that could be caused by hurricane damage or winter cold and remove to allow for new plant growth. Make sure the branch is cut cleanly, not torn, to allow the plant to heal from its seasonal dormancy and to ensure its natural shape. New growth needs to be nurtured to reach fruition.

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ith spring just around the corner, now is the perfect time to tackle your home’s to-do list. Whether you’re in search of ideas to spruce up your home for a quick sale or finally complete a long-planned home renovation, the upcoming Lowcountry Home & Garden Show, including the Parade of Homes Tour, offers ideas and inspiration and will introduce you to local professionals.

The weekend event will be held March 16-17 at Buckwalter Regional Park in Bluffton.

The exhibition features more than 100 home and garden experts, decorators, flooring specialists, architects and paint pros, as well as creative do-it-yourself workshops and cooking demonstrations from local chefs and farm-to-table enthusiasts. Step inside some of the Lowcountry’s finest homes as part of the Parade of Homes Tour, taking place in conjunction with the home and garden show. During the self-guided tour, attendees can learn about local builders and subcontractors and explore some of the area’s neighborhoods.

Admission and parking at the Lowcountry Home & Garden Show are free. The Parade of Homes Tour is $5 per person, and proceeds will benefit local charities.

IF YOU GO The 2018 Lowcountry Home & Garden Show, presented by the Hilton Head Area Home Builders Association, will be held from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. March 16-17 and noon-4 p.m. March 18 at Buckwalter Regional Park, 905 Buckwalter Parkway, Bluffton.

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irt, not love, makes the world go round. There is more to good dirt than meets the eye. Although this is not brain surgery, there is a bit of biochemistry involved.

In general, soils may be sandy or clay or somewhere in between, but frequently lacking is sufficient organic matter for good tilth. Sandy soil is composed of large particles of mineral material with large spaces between, causing water and nutrients to drain swiftly through (leaching). Clay soils have small, sticky particles that inhibit the flow of water. The result is water logging and stem rot.

Almost certainly, native soils encountered by the Lowcountry gardener will be sandy and acidic. Your decision to move to the coastal plain and plant a garden does not automatically guarantee perfect conditions for your aspirations. It doesn’t take long to learn this.

Adding humus can solve problems caused by both clay and sandy soil.

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provide optimum conditions for plants to grow. Good soil has a loose structure that holds moisture but drains well while encouraging roots to grow strong and downward.

Microorganisms including bacteria and fungi break down organic material into a dark, crumbly, earthy-smelling medium called humus. This is the life support system of soil. Like humans, plants need oxygen, water and nutrients for life and growth and it is our job to provide them. When you see earthworms wriggling away from your spade, you know you are succeeding. How to provide the humus? Buy it or make it.

To purchase: topsoil, mushroom soil or compost, peat moss, dry manures, pecan, peanut, cocoa hulls. To make it yourself: compost. Compost is a combination of some of the above-purchased items for starters, plus your addition of leaves (chopped or shredded, although not the large, tough magnolia leaves); kitchen waste (vegetable, not meat or oil products) such as coffee grounds, eggshells;

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Using a plastic bag, mix three or four trowels of soil from various locations in your garden at four to six inches depth, and jot down what type plants you plan to grow. You will receive a report of your soil’s pH and micro nutrients. This is a free service and volunteers can help you interpret scientific terms in the report.

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prunings, grass clippings, dead plants and weeds (disease and seed-free). Wood chips may be included, but not fresh ones, nor those from chemically treated wood.

Mix the above, add to your compost site, water occasionally and turn with shovel about twice a month.

You will be rewarded over time with your own free humus to apply as topdressing on lawns, flower beds and around trees and shrubs.

You can repair bare spots in the lawn by lightly digging in this mixture to make a place where grass will want to grow again. Use it in new beds, old beds and when planting or transplanting. It is hard to overdo this.

If enthusiasm lags, take heart from Bertrand Russell, philosopher, mathematician and author (1872-1970), who wrote, “I’ve made an odd discovery. Every time I talk to a savant I feel quite sure that happiness is no longer a possibility. Yet when I talk with my gardener, I’m convinced of the opposite.”

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CALM, GRAY NEUTRAL HUES ADD A SENSE OF BALANCE TO RESIDENCE

BY DEAN ROWLAND | PHOTOS BY ROB KAUFMAN

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ynthia Bailey loves empty space, a blank canvas to transform nothingness into a vision of colors, textures, light, balance and warmth.

“That’s a dream for me,” said Bailey, who owns CW Bailey Interiors in Okatie.

That dream came true in August, when she sat down with her friend and client Laurie McDougall. They did a walk-through of McDougall’s home, took measurements and discussed ways to furnish and decorate the 5,000-square-foot Southern-style home in Colleton River. McDougall and her husband, Timothy, a commercial real estate developer, moved in two weeks later; by November, the house was a comfortable, elegant home.

“She made my dreams come true,” said McDougall, a fitness instructor in Bluffton. “It’s casual, comfortable and elegant.”

“We didn’t change any of the traditional bones of the house: lighting fixtures, cabinetry and countertops,” said Bailey, who moved to the Lowcountry nine years ago from Ohio. “Our design personality was transitional, and we furnished it completely new.”

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››Home | Featured home A transitional aesthetic strikes a balance between traditional and contemporary design elements — and, in the McDougall’s case, that extended to the home’s decor.

The two women would talk and then head out to shop for items that would accent the “quiet, calm, gray neutral tones” that they had selected for the dominant color scheme, Bailey said.

“She’s a friend first,” Laurie said. “I told her what I liked and trusted her. When we went to places, she would show me things, and I said if I liked something or not. If I liked something and it didn’t work, she would nicely tell me that it wouldn’t work, and I needed to hear that. …

She helped me achieve that flow.”

That “flow” extended to all aspects of the hone, from the color palette to the furniture.

“The furnishings are extremely current,” Bailey said, adding that she’s “loving the grays and the neutrals, an upbeat look, the transitional with a little touch of contemporary.”

“I love the way the décor all flows together,” she said. “The color scheme, the style of furniture that flows from the family room through the dining room, the formal living room, even through the master bedroom. Each room is a little different, but it also flows very nicely.”

The formal living room features two sofas with clean lines and a herringbone solid gray fabric, two club chairs, a coffee table, a sofa table, new lamps, a custom-made fireplace screen, handmade pillows in linen and silk, and a hand-woven rug. French glass doors in lieu of window treatments make for perfect viewing of the swimming pool and the Pete Dye-designed golf course on the horizon.

Above the fireplace mantel is an original oil painting of Lowcountry scenery.

The master suite’s signature element is its window treatments. “There’s a whole bank of windows in the back so you have a beautiful angle on them,” Bailey said. “They were a splurge. We used a quality silk fabric; the way they laid and the pattern on it was just spectacular, with pleating on top.”

McDougall said she never considered window treatments for the house, especially in the master suite, because of the house’s plantation shutters. “I would never have thought to put them in, but they are very beautiful,” she said of the Tiffany blue silk window dressings, accented by a cream pattern.

“Balance is everything,” Bailey said. That’s why she incorporated black into the home’s color palette, adding the hue in pillows, fabrics, rugs and lampshades.

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Oversized cutlery hanging on the kitchen wall is a whimsical touch that follows through on the color scheme of neutrals and grays.

bathrooms complete this two-story architectural masterpiece.

The massive kitchen has a center island, high-end appliances, and custom cabinetry and trim, plus a back chef and butler’s pantries. A three-sided banquette is perfect for family meals.

The striking foyer leads to the formal living room and formal dining room, which are separated by two columns and a bank of low shelves.

Double-stack covered porches in the front and rear of the home suggest a Lowcountry antebellum architectural influence. The expansive rear porch opens to extensive stone decking around the pool and spa.

Adjacent to the family room is what McDougall calls the “summer room,” a screened-in porch with a working kitchen, fireplace and lush outdoor views.

Her favorite room is the formal living room, overlooking the patio, porch, deck, pool and golf course in the distance.

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DUNES REAL ESTATE HONORS LONGTIME REALTOR Ken Oliver has earned Dunes Real Estate’s distinction as top listing agent, top sales agent and top producing agent for 2017. The company has named him the top listing and/or selling agent for 32 of the past 39 years.

Weichert Realtors Coastal Properties recently promoted Bob Jones to sales manager at the company’s Beaufort office. Jones joined Weichert as a licensed real estate agent in 2015 and earned his South Carolina broker’s license two years later.

In his new position, Jones will be responsible for new agent recruitment and professional development, as well as agent business planning and coaching. He will also help agents in the Beaufort office turn Weichert Lead Network sales leads and referral sources into closed transactions.

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Cora Bett Thomas Realty & Associates recognized Beth Bohmert as top residential sales agent and Harriett Willson Bosiack as top transactional agent in South Carolina for 2017. Bohmert and Bosiack were honored at the company’s annual broker’s breakfast in BOSIACK January at Palmetto Bluff.

Bohmert has been with Cora Bett Thomas Realty since 2008.

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Prior to becoming a broker, Bohmert worked as a commodities broker on Wall Street and then as a foreign currency trader with the Royal Bank of Canada.

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Jolene and Luke Lesic have joined the Century 21 Diamond Realty team as sales agents. Originally from Pittsburgh, the Lesics have vacationed on Hilton Head Island since the 1970s. Jolene has worked in accounting, marketing, commercial real estate property management and human resources. Luke has served 32 years in law enforcement, including as the range master in charge of firearms training for Allegheny County.

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Real estate professional Susan Murphy has joined the team at Windmill Harbour Real Estate, a division of The Richardson Group.

Murphy moved to Hilton Head Island from Boston in 1998. She has a bachelor’s degree in computer science from Boston University and spent her previous career at HP for 40 years as the worldwide director of the sales and service team for Raytheon Company. Murphy was an active volunteer at Hilton Head Preparatory School and Hilton Head Island High School, and has been an active member of the South Carolina Yacht Club for more than 20 years.

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The Alliance Group Realty recently welcomed Grant Evans and Heather Nix to its sales team. Evans practiced chiropractic medicine for 30 years in Ohio before moving to Hilton Head Island in 2014. He has built more than a dozen homes in the Lowcountry and plans to concentrate on general brokerage. Nix is a licensed Realtor and has lived in Bluffton for more than 20 years. She is co-owner of May River Flooring.

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Welcome to Margaritaville

DEVELOPMENT BRINGS JIMMY BUFFETT LIFESTYLE TO THE LOWCOUNTRY

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n just over a year, residents of a new Hardeeville community will walk outside to a tropical suburban oasis. They’ll spend their days doing water aerobics with a virtual trainer and their evenings at a neighborhood restaurant or bar — with plenty of golf cart parking — toasting life in paradise with raised piña coladas.

Welcome to Margaritaville.

Latitude Margaritaville is a 55-and-older retirement community that channels singer Jimmy Buffett’s famous escapism lifestyle. The project will feature around 3,000 homes and a 290,000-square-foot retail center. The Lowcountry community will join Latitude Margaritaville Daytona Beach in Florida, which opened in October 2017.

William “Bill” Bullock, senior vice president of Minto Communities, a developer of the project, said that Latitude Margaritaville centers around three main pillars that evoke the laidback lifestyle of Buffett fans.

“We call the pillars food, fun, and music,” Bullock said. “People identify with the lifestyle of what Buffett’s music represents. We think it’s a unique proposition that when you move into this community, you’re moving in with like-minded folks.”

When the community’s sales center opened Feb. 17, there were music, refreshments, and girls on stilts making balloon hats. In true Margaritaville fashion, it was a party.

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Hampton Pointe resident John Mayer and his wife, Debbie, said they were interested in the new development for that exact reason, and were excited to view renderings of available home sites and floorplans.

“We want the party to come to us, we don’t want to have to go find it,” John Mayer said.

He said the couple waited in line for about ten minutes for their turn to examine models and renderings of available homesites and floorplans. While there was a short line of potential buyers when the doors opened, it was not nearly as long as the one on opening day at Latitude Margaritaville Daytona Beach in October 2017.

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ESCAPE to your own private backyard and pool which is surrounded by lush landscaping conveniently located on a cul-de-sac near the 4th fairway of the CC of HH, the docks on the ICW in Hilton Head Plantation, Seabrook Farm and Spring Lake Pool Complex. Features 5 BR plus a bonus room, formal living and dining room, kitchen/family room, high smooth ceilings, and more. $745,000

Meticulously maintained, outstanding floor plan, panoramic view of Oyster Reef’s 2nd Green and Fairway. Private cul-de-sac location near Port Royal Sound and Spring Lake Pool and Tennis Complex. Smooth ceilings, kitchen/family room, split bedroom floor plan with an incredible office. 4 BR or 3 plus bonus, 4 full BA, office, formal living and dining rooms. Wood floors and smooth ceilings. $698,000

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1 CYGNET CT.

58 HICKORY FOREST DR.

54 HONEY LOCUST

THE LAGOON GOLF/GREEN VIEW with tranquil foot bridge doesn’t get much better than your view from the sunroom at 6 King William Court.

Located off the 5th Fairway of the Country Club of Hilton Head and near the Spring Lake Pool & Tennis Complex as well as the community garden – Seabrook Farm. 3 BR, 2.5 BA, office, eat-in kitchen, winterized sunroom, formal living and dining rooms plus 2-car garage. $414,000

LOCATION LOCATION... Just off the par 3 7th Hole of the Country Club of Hilton Head. Short distance to the Spring Lake pool and tennis complex, Seabrook Farm and Clubhouse. This HHP home was built as one of the model homes but has been updated with a new kitchen and a large family room with wrap around windows, wood floors and an over-sized garage with shop. 3 BR, 2 BA, living and dining room, eat-in kitchen/family room. $409,000

OPPORTUNITY TO OWN IN THE HICKORY FOREST neighborhood of Hilton Head Plantation on a full size homesite just off the banks of a picturesque lagoon. Short distance to Port Royal Sound. Northern rear exposure. 3 BR, 3 BA, Carolina room, 2-car garage, fenced dog run and updated kitchen. $408,000

HICKORY FOREST NEIGHBORHOOD CREAM PUFF. Enjoy morning coffee or lazy afternoons viewing the long tranquil lagoon from the expansive screen porch. Short distance to Port Royal Sound. Great curb appeal, 3 BR, living room and dining room plus eat-in kitchen, high ceilings and 2-car garage. $385,000

6 SANDERLING LANE

16 PURPLE MARTIN

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31 OLD FORT DR.

15 SEABROOK LANDING HILTON HEAD PLANTATION

LOWCOUNTRY HOMESITES HILTON HEAD PLANTATION 7 ANGLERS POND CT. LAGOON VIEW $168,500

18 CHINA COCKLE LANE 2 ND ROW SOUND $189,500 15 SEABROOK LANDING 1.2 ACRE SKULL CREEK VIEW $295,000

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38 BARTONS RUN DR $185,000

HILTON HEAD LAKES

ROOKERY IN HILTON HEAD PLANTATION lagoon front home. Enjoy viewing the wildlife who visit the lagoon, heron, egret, mallards. Also enjoy the neighborhood pool and activities. 3 BR, 2 BA, full size homesite, eat in kitchen, formal living and dinning rooms.

Split bedroom plan with two car garage. Valued priced at $375,000

ENJOY LONG LAGOON VIEWS with the herons and egrets. 3 bedroom, 2 bath, 2-car garage plus a loft for at home office space and a Carolina room off the formal dining room. Eat-in kitchen and formal living room. One owner Rookery home - to be under $359,000

SKULL CREEK / INTRACOASTAL WATERWAY SUNSET VIEWS. 1.27 acre/ Country Club of Hilton Head 13th Fairway / Exclusive Seabrook Landing neighborhood pool and day dock. $295,000

966 WIREGRASS WAY $69,900

WINDMILL HARBOUR 32 SPARWHEEL LANE & 70’ SLIP $548,500

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100 CUMBERLAND DR $284,500

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634 COLONIAL DRIVE INDIGO RUN

11 DAWSON WAY INDIGO RUN

SHORT DISTANCE TO SEA PINES GOLD COAST BEACH,

UNDERSTATED ELEGANCE - the backyard offers a quiet oasis with its paver covered and screen porch, paver patio with gas fire pit is on the bank of a lagoon. Quality built by Chris Construction, home has detail trim and molding, wood and stone floors, ceiling as high as 19’, eat-in Cooks Kitchen; s/s appliances including a 5 Star dual fuel range open to family room. 1st floor master, office, formal LR and DR plus guest bedroom. 2nd floor has 2 BRs, a sitting area, bonus room and 2 full baths. $895,000

PICTURESQUE VIEW – lagoon and 8th tee/ fairway of the Golden Bear Golf Course. Short distance to all Hilton Head Island has to offer; shopping, dining, bike trails and the beach. 3000 plus sq. ft. home, split bedroom floor plan, high smooth ceilings, high elevation, expansive eat-in kitchen/family room with double sliding doors to bring the outdoors inside, 4 BR or 3 plus a bonus room, 4.5 BA, office expansive rear deck for entertaining, formal living and dining rooms all on a private cul-de-sac. $620,000

282 CLUB GATE ROSE HILL

103 PINECREST CIRCLE PINECREST

64 WESTBURY PARK WAY

MID ISLAND HOUSE, short distance to the beach, shopping, the schools and more. Located in a gated Victorian style neighborhood which includes a community pool and boat or RV parking area. 4 bedroom, 3.5 bath, great room floorplan. Private 2nd and 3rd floor decks, garage, fireplace and large backyard. $312,000

NOT JUST A NEW HOME... a custom-built home by Mahe Coastal Homes. 3 BR, 2 BA home will exude quality craftsmanship including side-load garage, soft close cabinets, hardwoods throughout living areas, solid surface countertops, custom tile work and solid shelving in pantry. An opportunity to still make your own selections plus unfinished 2nd floor Bonus Room can be completed with acceptable offer. $399,000

VERY POPULAR 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath Jordan model on the 14th hole in Pinecrest… Over 2,700 SF, welcoming foyer, open floor plan, cathedral ceiling in living room, French Doors to Carolina Room, stainless appliances, 1st floor master suite with tray ceiling, fenced yard offering wooded/golf view and more. One-year home warranty…

Motivated Seller! $334,900

LOWCOUNTRY CLASSIC 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath home located in charming Westbury Park. Enjoy sitting on the front porch or on the oversized back deck in your private fenced in backyard. Home features new appliances, newer HVAC system, and detached 1 car garage. Westbury Park features shaded sidewalks, parks, community pool and fitness center. $284,000

68 BRIDGEWATER WOODBRIDGE

27 BLUEHAW COURT WELLSTONE

124 SLATER STREET CYPRESS RIDGE

50 PEBBLE BEACH COVE

CHARMING 3 BR home with an open, split bedroom floorplan. Features wood floors, front porch, fenced in backyard with fire pit and custom patio, updated guest bath and new HVAC. Located in Woodbridge and zoned for River Ridge Academy and May River High School. Community offers over 100 acres of nature preserves, park overlooking 4-acre lake, recreational area w/ Olympic size pool and boat storage. $224,990

WONDERFUL END UNIT townhouse features 3 BR, 2.5 BA, one car garage, covered front porch and back patio. Smooth ceilings, ceiling fans and a second floor laundry room. Located towards the end of the cul-de-sac and overlooks the Pinecrest golf course. Wellstone features a community playground, community pool, clubhouse and park. Welcome home to this charming quiet townhome. $190,000

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22 N. LIVE OAK ROAD SEA PINES

just off the 5th Fairway of the Award Winning Atlantic Dunes Golf Course. Screened-in pool with lush landscaping and expansive two-level sitting decks. Moss draped oaks and palmettos – lagoon views to the front – close enough to the beach to be a short term rental. 5 bedroom or 4 plus bonus, 5 baths, office/sitting area, 1st floor master, elevated to 14’ plus. Formal living and dining rooms, eat-in kitchen/family room, laundry room and Carolina room. $1,278,000

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24 VICTORIA SQUARE

CUTE 2 BR 2.5 BA TOWNHOUSE with new carpet and new interior paint, features a covered front porch, back patio, and storage outside. Cypress Ridge features resort style swimming pool, lazy river and kiddie pool, 3-story fi tness center, playground, tennis courts, basketball court and dog park, and is located in Bluffton – just minutes from Old Town Bluffton and downtown Savannah. $146,000

3 BEDROOM 2 BATH VILLA with screened porch and handicap accessible in the Reserve at Woodbridge. Gated community amenities include resort style swimming pool, tennis courts, fi tness center, car care center and clubhouse. Conveniently located along Buckwalter Parkway close to shopping, dining, entertainment and schools. $135,000

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11 JUNKET $3,795,000 • MLS#374424

19 KNIGHTSBRIDGE LANE $2,595,000 • MLS#355893

29 MULBERRY ROAD $1,499,999 • MLS#340628

Oceanfront Home with stunning panoramic ocean views, heated pool and spa. This 6 bedroom 7.5 baths home is light and bright. Two master suites with ocean views, two fireplaces. Great kitchen & living areas.

PHYLLIS SPEARMAN

843.816.3787 | pspearman@hargray.com

Views are stunning-dock your boat out back. 5 BR, 5.5 BA, 3-BR suites & sitting room on the top floor, a pool & lounging areas round out the entertainment spaces outside.

KEVIN KING

843.384.9466 | kevin@kevinkingassociates.com

Gaze over the marshes of the Chechessee River & Port Royal Sound. 4 BR, 4.5 BA Low country home. Infinity pool, 50 yr metal roof, sea wall, 3.5 car garage. Nature preserve across the street.

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843.384.9466 | kevin@kevinkingassociates.com

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COLLETON RIVER

BERKELEY HALL

30 MIDDLETON GARDENS PLACE $1,429,000 • MLS#374866

14 WEDGEWOOD CIRCLE $1,400,000 • MLS#372149

292 GOOD HOPE ROAD $971,380 • MLS#374347

Marshfront masterpiece! Perfectly located at the end of cul-de-sac with floating dock & spectacular long marsh & water views. 4 Bedroom, 5.5 Bath with 4,903 sf of living space.

JANIE BROWN

703.801.7997 | janeagnewbrown@aol.com

Old World charm & modern convenience! Tucked under a canopy of moss-laden oaks on .91 acre peninsula, w/panoramic long views of marsh & water .

4 bedrooms & 4.5 baths. Exquisite!

JANIE BROWN

703.801.7997 | janeagnewbrown@aol.com

Luxury living awaits in the Amalfi model from AR Homes, featuring 4BR, 4BA, Den, Bonus room, screened in Lanai w/ Cabana, & motor court garage.

Fabulous lagoon & golf views on premier lot. To be built.

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HAMPTON LAKE

262 GOOD HOPE ROAD $899,000 • MLS#373799

17 INTERLOCHEN DRIVE $795,500 • MLS#356453

461 HAMPTON LAKE DRIVE $609,000 • MLS#370380

Perfectly packaged proposed construction-The 3BR+den+bonus/3.5BA from AR Homes features an inviting open floor plan w/ gourmet kitchen & ample space for outdoor living. Golf & Lagoon view.

Lot included.

ALISON MELTON

843.290.3640 | alison@luxelowcountry.com

Newer 4BR, 4.5BA, 3400 sf home. Kitchen has granite tops, gas range and stainless steel. Great Room with vaulted ceiling, skylights, & fireplace.

Master on 1st with large double bath. BR/study on 1st. 2 BR Guest Suite + Bonus Room up. Heated Pool with Cover.

ED BROWN

843.384.8552 | ed@edbrownrealtor.com

Enjoy Lowcountry luxury in this new 3BR home w/ private office. Features include hardwood floors, gas cook top, screened porch, outdoor fire pit, spa-like master bath and more!

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5 NORMANDY CIRCLE $589,000 • MLS#374867 Meticulously built 3BR custom home w/ upgrades throughout - including stainless Bosch kitchen appliances, Onyx marble in the master bath, spray foam insulation in the 500sf+ unfinished bonus and more!

17 ROYAL CREST | MLS #375254 | $599,000

3 Bed/3 bath modern ranch style with walls of glass capturing views of poolside living area with lagoon/golf beyond.

Rich architectural elements and spacious gathering areas. Walk/ bike ride to beach.

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HILTON HEAD PLANTATION

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161 HAMPTON LAKE CROSSING #1410 $519,900 • MLS#367676

4 ANGLERS POND COURT $393,270 • MLS#374824

25 SWEET BAY LANE $328,500 • MLS#367100

FULLY FURNISHED 2 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath First floor Coach Home. Open concept floor plan excellent for entertaining family and new friends you will meet in this award winning neighborhood.

RANDY FIX

843.263.8295 | RandyFix22@gmail.com

Super Cute, super clean 3BR/2BA Updated Kitchen with granite tops, plenty of cabinets open to dining room. Large Master with updated Bath. Bamboo Floors, Smooth Ceilings, Screen Porch & Patio.

Updated & Move In Ready. 3BR/2BA, spacious living room w tray ceiling & fireplace open to dining, kitchen with granite/stainless & breakfast area, Carolina room. Smooth ceilings, new roof, new HVAC.

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843.816.8298 | aelilly@gmail.com

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Newer, custom built home with tranquil lagoon views. Features include smooth vaulted and tray ceilings, wood flooring, designer fixtures and detailed millwork. Stainless/granite island Kitchen with gas range and double ovens opens to Family Room. Spacious master bedroom suite. Oversized rear deck and durable hard coat stucco exterior. 4BR/4.5BA/3213 Sq. Ft., $615,000.

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Panoramic lagoon to golf view on high elevation area of Moss Creek. Open floor plan has high end Chef’s kitchen w/Bosch appliances, gas range, granite counters, breakfast bar, & built-in desk. Private, large master suite w/twin walk-in closets & well-appointed bath. Features incl. office nook, wood floors, custom built-ins, plantation shutters, tray ceilings, etc. Brick paver rear patio. 3BR/3BA, 2785 Sq. Ft., $499,000.

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Well maintained lifestyle home w/lanai pool close to all amenity rich Moss Creek has to offer.

Popular kitchen open to family room floor plan includes expansive LR, excellent BR separation, Carolina Rm and separate 2nd floor living area great for children and/or visiting guests. Features include vaulted ceilings, gas fp, ceramic tile and carpeted floors, custom built-ins and workshop area. All with panoramic views across #4 & #5 of Moss Creek’s North Course. 3BR/2BA/2HB, 3793 SQ FT. $499,000.

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Completely updated w/golf and tidal marsh views. Improvements incl. smooth ceilings, wood floors, custom built-ins, granite/stainless Chef’s kitchen. Vaulted ceiling great room, casual & formal dining, private master suite w/luxurious updated BA and twin walk-in closets.

2 roomy guest BR’s. Oversized 2 car garage. Breathtaking views! 3BR/2.5BA, 2366 Sq. Ft., $460,000.

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Mile long, Wide open, Superior views – Ribaut Island is a natural paradise of unsurpassed, world class beauty. Worlds apart from HH, yet close to everything. 3900 sq ft, one floor home in pristine condition. Modern stainless kit w/SubZero opens to Carolina Rm w/special views. Open fl. plan w/formal LR&DR, stone deck w/outdoor kitchen & built-in heated pool spa. 2 guest suites, master & huge study/4th BR/2nd Master.

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3BR/2.5BA, 2663 Sq. Ft., $449,000.

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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., $549,000.

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High elevation. 3BR/2BA, 2034 Sq. Ft., $499,000.

46 Honey Locust Circle Hilton Head Plantation

Lagoon view home in popular Hickory Forest neighborhood in HHP. Kitchen has updated cabinetry, granite counters, & built-in desk. Features include vaulted ceilings, fireplace, floor plan w/casual & formal dining areas, large great room, expansive master BR, 2 guest BR’s, and 4 season Carolina room. Short stroll or bike ride to Port Royal Sound. 3BR/2BA, 2079 Sq. Ft., $399,000.

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4BR/3BA, 2723 Sq. Ft., $479,000.

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3BR/2.5BA, 2685 Sq. Ft., $549,000.

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Spacious home with lanai pool/spa, picturesque golf views & end of culde-sac location. Dramatic foyer entry with 22’+ ceilings, spacious Living Room and elegant Dining Room. Granite/ stainless Chef’s Kitchen with gas range and island opens to Family Room.

Private Master Suite with spa quality bath, 3 Guest Bedroom Suites, Loft, Office & Den/Flex Room. 3 car garage. 4BR/4BA, 4013 Sq. Ft., $699,000.

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259 Seabrook Drive Hilton Head Plantation

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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7535 Yacht Club Villas Shelter Cove – Harbor View 3BR/3BA, 1416 Sq. Ft., $449,000 73 Stable Gate Road Moss Creek – Lagoon View 2BR/2BA, 1371 Sq. Ft., $229,000 222 The Legends Hilton Head Island 2BR/2BA, 951 Sq. Ft., $119,900

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

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One of a kind home on the National Historic Registry & owned by a Custom Builder 5BD/5BA, 7,104 sq ft Renovated majestic home, incl. 10,000 sq. ft. stalled barn w/ tack room, unfinished apt. 633acres. Own a piece of history!

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

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With only 1 owner & used sparingly as a second home this is a rare find! Enjoy a full-length view of the 11th hole of the Private Golf Club Community of Indigo Run. This is a must see! 4BA/3.5BA, 4,201 sq. ft.

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34 Cotesworth Place | Indigo Run | $699,999

A beautiful setting in the center of the private Golf Club community of Indigo Run. This great rooms 3,500 sq. ft. plan is what everyone is looking for custom design and great location. A must see!

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21 River Club Dr. | Indigo Run | $669,000

Surrounded by low coutry nature this immaculate home is situated on .76 acre & cloaked with a canopy of oaks & hardwoods in private setting off Broad Creek tributary. 4BR/4.5BA Upgraded kitchen.

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15 Pond Drive | Indigo Run | $649,000

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. 4BR/3.5BA, 3,076 sq. ft.

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41 Richfield Way | Indigo Run | $649,000

This meticulously taken care of, 1 owner home has an open floorplan w/ high ceilings.

4BR/3FBA/2HBA all on 1st floor & private bonus room upstairs. Great views of 2nd Hole of Golden Bear Golf Course in Indigo Run.

9 21 S. Forest Beach Dr. #418 | Forest Beach $439,000

Rare 1st floor Shorewood Beach Condo on Ocean Side of N. Forest Beach with pool/ocean view! Renovated, granite, current tasteful furnishings. 2BR/2BA great rental or resale.

10 21 Rusty Rail Ln. | Hilton Head Plantation $429,000

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Bright & Open 3BR/2.5BA 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.

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PALMETTO DUNES RESORT - DIRECT OCEANFRONT - 11 I RON CLAD

6 Bedrooms or 5+study/office/media room, 7 full baths, Nantucket shingle-style home w/cathedral ceilings, exposed beams, wood floors, amazing woodwork. Inverted floorplan w/main living areas and master suite on 2nd floor, capturing mesmerizing views. Master suite has a private oceanfront sitting room, FP, his & hers separate baths, walk in closets. Open Style Great room w/fireplace, wetbar, open to elevated formal dining room, chef's kitchen w/ casual dining. 1st floor family room w/stone FP, 2nd wet bar, 3 ensuite bedrooms, screened porch. Pool and Hot Tub. Elevator. $3,995,000

PORT ROYAL PLANTATION

5 Heyward Place

Just listed, 1st time offered for sale. Stately 2nd row home, on beachwalk. 4BR, 4BA. High elevation, majestic trees, water views, seconds to the beach. $1,350,000

PORT ROYAL PLANTATION

136 Coggins Point

INDIGO RUN GOLF CLUB

23 Cotesworth Place

One owner home, stunning golf views, private pool, award winning builder, excellent finishes. 5BR, including full suite above garage. Wood & Stone Floors. $759,000

LONG COVE CLUB

6 Cotton Hall

Best Golf Experience on Hilton Head. This home is priced to sell at only $130/ft (including lot!) 4/5 BR, 5 Full Baths, Lagoon View, Private Pool! A STEAL at $549,000

SHELTER COVE

259 Captains Quarters

SPANISH WELLS

32 Timbercrest

1 of a kind homesite here. 200' wide, 160' deep, 3 minute walk to beach, high elevation, can build slab on grade. Golf views. New Beach Club. $549,000

2 Story Penthouse, 2BR+Loft, 2BA. WATERFRONT! Harbour Views! Furnished! Priced BELOW recent sales. Palmetto Dunes Beach Amenities. Best Buy at $429,000

3 BR + office or 4 BR, including separate suite above 2 car detached garage. Great room with cathedral ceiling. Side porch, Fenced-in backyard with fire pit and pavers. PLUS Golf Course View of the Spanish Wells Golf Course! $369,000

YACHT COVE

INDIGO RUN

MOSS CREEK

22 Brittany Place

3 BR, 2BA, 2 Story Townhome. 4 car garage (2 deep/2 wide). On site pool. Wooded view. New carpet, paint, updated kitchen and bath. Central Location. $239,900

690 Colonial Drive

Golf view homesite in the Golf Club at Indigo Run. Impressive homes all around. Overlooking the 14th fairway. Level site EZ to build. $169,000

19 Catbriar

Moss Creek Best Buy Homesite. 130'x180', lagoon view, corner location. Membership included, 36 holes of Golf, Deepwater Marina, Equestrian Center, Har Tru Tennis. $79,900

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PALMETTO DUNES

76 Plantation House Dr.

HILTON HEAD PLANTATION

107 Windsor Place I

HILTON HEAD PLANTATION

Enjoy Estate Side living in this beautifully appointed 5BR/5BA, 2HB, 4,752 SF builders personal residence. Custom details and quality finishes 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, an open floor plan, excellent bedroom separation and a large private balcony to enjoy the ocean breezes. Offered at $639,000

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7 Isabella Court

Fabulous 4BR/3.5BA, 3,478 SF home with sweeping Marsh/Golf views in private tropical setting. Great Room w/fireplace and DR lead to large deck.

Eat-in Kitchen and FR w/fireplace open to Screened Heated Pool/Spa. Main Floor Master & Guest Ste. each w/ updated bathrooms. Smooth ceilings, hardwood floors, and Huge lower level w/multi-car garage, Billiard Room, Workshop & Artist Studio/Potting Room. Offered at $719,000

69 Headlands Dr.

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

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422 SUMMERFIELD VILLAS – SPANISH WELLS RD.

18 HARROGATE DRIVE – WEXFORD EI PRIC

Attention to detail on this 4 bedroom, 4 1/2 bath, well maintained home located on 8th Fairway of Harbour Town Golf Course. Cathedral ceiling, two master suites. One on first floor. Eat in kitchen opening into large family room.

Outside screened deck/porch and pool. Very nice open floor plan.

Very nice 1 bedroom 1 bath with inviting screened deck. Home has been taken care of and is in move in condition. New water heater 2017 with warranty.

Carpet cleaned December 2017.

MLS #372065 $1,395,000

Jeff Hall 843.384.7941

Jeff Hall 843.384.7941

MLS #374829 $129,900 (F)

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Open floor plan with 4 Bedrooms, 3.5 Baths with great outdoor environment overlooking the pool and Wexford golf course. The 4th bedroom is over the 2 car garage which could be used as a media room. Large kitchen with granite countertops, appliance upgrades, and open to family room. Master on first floor. Den/study. Invisible fence installed.

MLS #367673 $949,000

Jeff Hall 843.384.7941

202 GOLF MASTER VILLA – SHIPYARD

3 LONG MARSH LANE – SEA PINES/CLUB COURSE

24 HERITAGE ROAD – HARBOUR TOWN

Perfect for updating. Well arranged with 3 bedrooms and 1 ½ bath.

Located in private area with community pool and tennis.

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!

Exquisite Sea Pines home overlooking Harbour Town Golf Course and lagoon, is buyer’s dream!

With open floor plan, high ceilings and double height windows, this impressive 4BR and 4.5BA home highlights high-end features, including custom staircase and rails, remodeled kitchen with Viking gourmet stove, heart of pine flooring, 1000 bottle wine room with hand carved mahogany door, 2 gas fireplaces, and more. Inviting living area and family room open to a screen porch, large deck and heated private pool & jacuzzi. Elegant first floor Master has private outdoor shower and entire house is equipped with water filtration system.

MLS #374820 $295,000 (F)

Jeff Hall 843.384.7941

MLS #373906 $1,299,000

MLS #358895 $1,395,000

Bill Buryk 843.422.4431

Susan Ochsner 843.816.6388

42 LIGHTHOUSE ROAD VILLAS – SEA PINES

14 WILLOW OAK RD. W. – SEA PINES

12 TWIN PINES ROAD – SEA PINES

Excellent condition 2 bedroom, 2 bath, one floor villa, walking distance to beautiful beach, Plantation Golf Club and new Sea Pines Beach Club. Great value for beach villa with gorgeous golf views. Anderson windows throughout with shutter inserts plus extra large sunroom!

Stunning panoramic double fairway views of Pete Dye’s Heron Point from this home on over 1/2 acre situated on the coveted “Willow Oak West” street. Torn between Harbour Town and the beach? You can have it all from this location.

Walk or bike to each location with ease. Recent painting, new flooring and many other updates make this home ready to move in. Prime location for a permanent residence, second home or income property. Light and bright, this is a rare find in desirable Sea Pines. Great value!

Meticulously cared-for home on a wonderful neighborhood street overlooking a newly resurfaced pool and long golf view of #8 Heron Point by Pete Dye. Featuring 4 bedrooms and 4.5 baths plus sitting area off the master, (there are two master suites), this home is ideal as a primary home, but current owners enjoy as a second home. Roof was replaced and pool resurfaced in 2016.

MLS #365832 $349,900 (F)

Tommy Austin 843.384.7033

MLS #374786 $649,000

MLS #367256 $975,000 (F)

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Jeff Hall

Tommy Austin

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18 Wood Eden

1 Promontory Court

3 Laurel Lane

Rose Hill | Golf & Lagoon Views $299,900 Reduced

Palmetto Dunes 0.59 Acre Lot - Golf Views $275,000 Reduced

Forest Beach | 4th Row Ocean

18 Sailmaster Villas

59 Oyster Landing Lane

104 Springwood Villas

Shipyard | Lagoon/Golf Views

Sea Pines | Unbelievable Views!

Forest Beach | Lagoon Views

$319,900

$1,299,000

Sonny Huntley 843.816.1618

SonnyHuntley@ CharterOneRealty

99 High Bluff Road – Hilton Head Plantation

Spectacular Views of Port Royal Sound & Signature #6 Hole of Oyster Reef course. Extraordinary remodeled 4 BR/3.5 BA home w high end custom finishes. Soaring ceilings, beautiful hardwood floors, huge windows w transoms & views from nearly every room! Spacious open floor plan is perfect for entertaining w formal living & dining and kitchen/breakfast/family room combination. Chef’s quality kitchen w 5 Burner gas cook top, Sub Zero, Bosh double ovens, 2 sinks & butler’s pantry w beverage cooler. Luxurious master suite w heated floors in bath, double vanities, make up vanity, free standing tub & huge shower. 1st Floor guest bedroom w built-in bookcases &private bath, 2 additional bedrooms & bath upstairs. Large climate controlled storage room. 2 Car garage with cabinets & sink. Inviting courtyard entry is beautifully landscaped by master gardener. Private patio is perfect spot to enjoy morning coffee watching the boats go by.

The gorgeous views and superior quality of this home are exceptional! Offered at $975,000.

$1,199,000

$199,900

David Clisham 843.683.6164

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WE NEED NEW LISTINGS!!!! We are SELLING OUR INVENTORY faster than the supply coming in.

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Here are some of our current listings: PALMETTO DUNES

12 PROMONTORY - $629,000

TOTALLY RENOVATED! Where else can you find a home on a quiet cul-de-sac, 3 blocks from the ocean with room for a pool? Updated kitchen with new stainless appliances, all baths have been redone with granite, new flooring, newly painted inside, smooth ceilings. Plus a large screened in porch, fireplace in living room with built ins, separate living and family rooms, large deck, two car garage and workshop.

This home is all on one floor. Would be a wonderful primary home or a second home/ short term rental property. This home is turnkey.

COLLETON RIVER

7 MILLBROOK - $599,000 BRAND NEW HOME !!!! Great golf view from this new home. Open floor plan with high ceilings and upgrades throughout. Kitchen has upgraded Stainless Appliances, and granite. Kitchen opens to the living room with built-ins and fireplace. Coffered ceilings.

Low country wood floors. Large Master with Carrera Marble. Large screened porch.

Two car garage with Golf Cart Garage too. And the list goes on. Nothing is better than NEW!!! Must be seen.

INDIGO RUN

1421 THE PRESERVE AT INDIGO RUN - $319,000 TOTALLY RENOVATED! Where else can you find a home on a quiet cul-de-sac, 3 blocks from the ocean with room for a pool? Updated kitchen with new stainless appliances, all baths have been redone with granite, new flooring, newly painted inside, smooth ceilings. Plus a large screened in porch, fireplace in living room with built ins, separate living and family rooms, large deck, two car garage and workshop. This home is all on one floor. Would be a wonderful primary home or a second home/short term rental property. This home is turnkey.

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

››Calendar | MARCH

MAR. 31

BLUES AND BBQ Benefiting the Mitchelville Preservation Project and featuring slow-cooked barbecue and live entertainment. This event combines two key Southern tenets with the themes of freedom and liberty as the backdrop for a fun “edutainment” event. Tickets begin at $65. 5-9 p.m., The Westin Hilton Head Island Resort & Spa, 435 William Hilton Parkway, Hilton Head Island. exploremitchelville. org/events/blues-n-bbq.

MARCH 2 DARIUS RUCKER INTERCOLLEGIATE: Long Cove Club, in partnership with Darius Rucker and the University of South Carolina, is hosting the seventh annual Darius Rucker Intercollegiate Golf Tournament from March 2-4, featuring top women’s collegiate teams from around the country.

Spectators are welcome. Play begins at 8:30 a.m. March 2 and 3, and 8 a.m. March 4.

MARSH TACKY HORSE TOUR: The Coastal Discovery Museum will begin a weekly program to introduce visitors to resident horses Comet and Hawk, who are descended from horses brought to the Lowcountry in the 1500s.

Learn about the history of these adaptable horses and their care and conservation. 2 p.m., the Coastal Discovery Museum, 70 Honey Horn Drive, Hilton Head Island. Cost is $7 per person and reservations are required by calling 843-689-6767, ext.

223, or going to coastaldiscovery. org/calendarofevents.

THROUGH MARCH 30 HISTORIC BLUFFTON: PAINTINGS FROM THE ARCHIVES: On view during library hours. Artist Alexandra Sharma and historian Iva Welton will discuss “Rose Hill Plantation House: The Intriguing History” from 2-4 p.m.

March 6. Bluffton Library, 120 Palmetto Way, Bluffton.

843-255-6503 or beaufortcountylibrary.org.

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MARCH 3

CURTAIN CALL LOCAL STUDENTS TO PRESENT THREE CLASSIC MUSICALS

BY JUSTIN JARRETT

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hether you fancy a chocolate lover’s fantasy, the Austrian Alps, or a throwback to the old West, student performers from three Hilton Head Island schools will earn your applause when they take the stage in March.

“Willy Wonka Jr.”

by Sea Pines Montessori Seahawk Cultural Center, 70 Wilborn Road March 2, 6:30 p.m.

Sea Pines Montessori will put on a one-night musical production of Willy Wonka Jr., a musical based on Roald Dahl’s classic children’s story “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.”

A cast of 80 students from kindergarten through sixth grade will travel to a magical and mysterious chocolate factory where Willy Wonka (played by Christopher Nguyen) invites the audience to join him in a world of pure imagination. Beloved characters such as overachieving eater Augustus Gloop (Carly Anthony), spoiled brat Veruca Salt (Margaux Beller), nonstop gum-chewer Violet Beauregarde (Maddie LeFew), TV fanatic Mike Teevee (Logan Tomlinson), and likable young boy Charlie Bucket (Colin Strauss) are featured in this show.

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FOUNDATION FOR EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE’S “JEWELS & JEANS” EVENT: Put on your dressy denim, slip on your dancing shoes and prepare to have a great time at this annual fundraiser. 9:30 p.m., Country Club of Hilton Head, 70 Skull Creek Drive, Hilton Head Island. 843-415-2331 or foundationedexcellence.com.

YOUTH ARTSFEST: Celebrate National Youth Arts month at the annual Youth ArtsFest. Enjoy crafts, mini arts workshops, refreshments and ISCA’s Promising Picassos youth art exhibition. Free. 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

Arts Center of Coastal Carolina, 14 Shelter Cove Lane, Hilton Head Island. artshhi.com.

MARCH 3-4 THE VAVNIK THEATER PRESENTS “BECOMING DR. RUTH”: This one-act play

by Mark St. Germain tells the inspiring and compelling story of Karola Siegel, a Jewish German orphan immigrant who grew up to become celebrity sex therapist “Dr. Ruth” K. Westheimer. Directed

by Suzanne Larson and starring TZiPi Radonsky. 7 p.m. March 3 and 3 p.m. March 4, Unitarian Universalist Congregation of the Lowcountry, 110 Malphrus Road, Bluffton. A donation of $25 is suggested. uulowcountry. org or uucl.office@gmail.com.

MARCH 6 "MOVIN' INTO MATH” (EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOP): Join Kinetyx dance ensemble director Martha Connerton for an afternoon of arts integration for participants ages 6-9. In this creative movement workshop students will learn to create dances while utilizing essential math skills. Cost is $18. 4:306 p.m. Arts Center of Coastal Carolina, 14 Shelter Cove Lane, Hilton Head Island. artshhi. com/workshop-registration.

MARCH 7-8

“STEPS IN A JOURNEY” OPENING NIGHT RECEPTION: The Karis Art Gallery will host new work by Art Cornell in his first show in several years. The opening reception is 5-7 p.m.

March 3. Karis Art Gallery, Village of Wexford, 1000 William Hilton Parkway, Hilton Head Island.

843-785-5100, karisartgallery. com or artbyartcornell.com.

THE CELTIC TENORS: This internationally acclaimed show includes “Danny Boy” and other classics. You’ll enjoy an evening with tenors who don’t take themselves too seriously.

Tickets are $62. Groups of 10 or more may purchase tickets for $58. 8 p.m. Arts Center of Coastal Carolina, 14 Shelter Cove Lane, Hilton Head Island.

843-842-2787 or artshhi.com.

MARCH 8 HIKING THE CAMINO DE SANTIAGO: Outside Hilton Head will host a discussion on “Preparing for and Hiking the Camino de Santiago.” Marjorie Young will share her experience and tips to prepare, pack, train and hike the ancient 500-mile trek through northern Spain. Free. 5:45 p.m. March 8. Outside Hilton Head, 50 Shelter Cove Lane, Hilton Head Island. Olivia@outsidebrands.com.

MARCH 9 SEVENTH ANNUAL CRF SPORTING CLAYS SHOOT: Proceeds benefit the nonprofit Pockets Full of Sunshine, providing social and vocational opportunities for adults with disabilities of the Lowcountry. Forest City Gun Club, 9203 Ferguson Ave, Savannah. pocketsfullofsun.org/clayshoot.

MARCH 12 2018 WILLIAM P. STEVENS, JR. PRO AM CLASSIC: Supporting Volunteers in Medicine Clinic and celebrating its 24th year, this tournament will take place at Wexford Plantation Golf Club. Following play, share in good fellowship while enjoying culinary

delights and libations in the Wexford Plantation Clubhouse.

Each participant will also receive a tee package and have a chance to compete for wonderful prizes.

9 a.m.-6 p.m. vimclinic.org.

MARCH 14 U.S. NAVAL ACADEMY GLEE CLUB PERFORMANCE: The Hilton Head Council, Navy League of the United States, and the Naval Academy Alumni Association are pleased to announce the U.S. Naval Academy Glee Club spring tour will include a stop on Hilton Head Island at 6:30 p.m. March 14 at First Presbyterian Church.

Free. rfosternlus@gmail.com or hiltonheadnavyleague.com.

INDIGO EXPLORATION AT COASTAL DISCOVERY MUSEUM: Journey to the past and “meet” Eliza Lucas Pinckney. In 1739, when Eliza was just 17, her experiments with indigo resulted in a very profitable industry for the colony of South Carolina. Hear her unique story, learn how indigo dye was made, and make your own indigo tie-dye T-shirt to take home. This family-friendly educational

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

experience is fun for all ages.

T-shirt provided. Cost is $15 per person, ages 5 and younger are free. Reservations are required. 5 p.m. March 14.

Coastal Discover Museum, 70 Honey Horn Drive, Hilton Head Island. 843-689-6767, ext.

223, or coastaldiscovery.org.

MARCH 17 SALTY DOG SHAMROCK HUNT: A crazy leprechaun scattered shamrocks all over South Beach.

Search South Beach Marina for shamrocks redeemable for tasty treats and Salty Dog swag.

Children 12 and younger only, please. 10 a.m. Salty Dog Café, 232 S. Sea Pines Drive, Hilton Head Island. saltydog.com.

MARCH 18 BOYS & GIRLS CLUB GALA: The “Making Their Wishes Come True Gala” supports the Boys & Girls Club of Hilton Head

Island. 6 p.m. The Westin Hilton Head Island Resort & Spa, 2 Grasslawn Ave, Hilton Head Island. facebook.com/bgchhi.

CELEBRATE COAST GUARD DURING SPRING FEST: Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla #07010-11 will hold Coast Guard Appreciation Day from noon to 6 p.m. during Harbour Town’s Spring Fest. The public is invited to the dedication and grand opening of the new Coast Guard Museum at the Harbour Town lighthouse.

MARCH 20 HOBEY FORD SEA SONGS: Hobey Ford’s newest production, “Sea Song,” is the story of a boy’s discovery of the natural world at the seaside. This production follows the life cycle of the sea turtle and the fragile interwoven environment of animals living at the edge of land and sea.

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››Calendar MARCH 7 THE ART OF GOLF OPENING RECEPTION: The Art League of Hilton Head and the RBC Heritage Presented by Boeing team up for a once-in-a-lifetime art exhibition. “The Art of Golf, Celebrating 50 Years of Golf Champions” features reproductions of the winner’s portraits from the past 50 years of the RBC Heritage as part of the tournament’s 50th anniversary. The exhibit will be on display March 1-31. The opening reception is 5-7 p.m. March 7. Enjoy refreshments, door prizes and meet RBC Heritage representatives. Free. Art League Gallery, 14 Shelter Cove Lane, Hilton Head Island. 843-681-5060.

featuring his carved foam animals performed in full view of the audience. $7 for kindergarten through fifth grade. 10 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. artshhi.com/field-trips.

MARCH 21 “THE SECRET LIFE OF TREES”: Sally Krebs, Hilton Head Island’s sustainable practices coordinator, will present this program about the earth’s amazing trees. How do trees get food and water, interact with each other and with other organisms, and survive for hundreds or thousands of years?

Did you know that trees constantly devise new ways of avoiding predators while their predators devise new ways of attack? Bring your curiosity and questions you always had about trees. $7 per person; reservations are required.

3 p.m. Coastal Discover Museum, 70 Honey Horn Drive, Hilton Head Island. 843-689-6767, ext. 223, or coastaldiscovery. org/calendarofevents.

MARCH 22-24 BLACK JACKET SYMPHONY: QUEEN: Hand-picked musicians will perform a collection of Queen’s most cherished hits. In the first act, Black Jacket Symphony will perform “Queen – A Night at the Opera” in its entirety, including songs you love like “Bohemian Rhapsody,” “God Save the Queen,” “’39” and “Love of My Life.” The second act includes Queen’s greatest hits. Tickets are $50. 8 p.m. Arts Center of Coastal Carolina, 14 Shelter Cove Lane, Hilton Head Island.

843-842-2787 or artshhi.com.

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MARCH 22 PALMETTO PLANT EATERS: Susan Barnwell hosts a movie and meal, focusing on “Inflammatory Arthritis, Multiple Sclerosis and Autoimmune Diseases.” Reservations are required. 5:30 p.m., Unitarian Universalist Congregation of the Lowcountry, Malphrus Road, Bluffton. plantpurepods.com.

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“SPRING SHOP HOP” AT THE VILLAGE AT WEXFORD: Family fun, photos with the Easter Bunny and the return of the Bunny Hop Trail for kids. The first 100 kids will receive a complimentary Easter basket, and then have the opportunity to fill it with goodies from participating merchants. 2-6 p.m.

The Village at Wexford, 1000 William

MAR. 31 Hilton Parkway, Hilton Head Island. facebook.com/villageatwexford.

MARCH 27 CAMERA CLUB OF HILTON HEAD: Speakers Jeff and Ledra Woodlee present “Preparation, Patience & Perseverance: The Crafting of the Photograph.” 7-9 p.m., Osher Lifelong Learning Institute, 2 Mathews Court, Hilton Head Island. new-cchhi.net.

Discovery Museum, 70 Honey Horn Drive, Hilton Head Island.

843-689-6767, ext 223.

SALTY DOG EASTER EGG HUNT: Jake and the Easter Bunny put on one of the largest free Easter egg hunts in the Southeast with prizes and candy for the kids at the Salty Dog. Thousands of Easter eggs are hidden throughout the marina for kids to find, along with free facepainting and live children’s entertainment after the hunt.

10 a.m., The Salty Dog Cafe, 232 S. Sea Pines Drive, Hilton head Island. saltydog.com.

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MARCH 28 MARINE PREDATORS OF PORT ROYAL SOUND: Dave Harter will tell the story of these largely unseen and underappreciated creatures through the fisherman’s eyes from the early 1800s to today. The number and diversity of marine predators in the Port Royal Sound estuarine system is the best indicator of the health of its food chain. $7; reservations re required. 3 p.m. Coastal

CIRQUE-TACULAR’S WORLD: An offbeat, farcical trip around the globe to explore the world as you thought it was, found it wasn't, and wish it could be. These elite acrobats, artists and one-of-

a-kind originals create quirky, exciting acrobatic shows with no claims of historical accuracy, but a whole lot of fun. Tickets are $44 for adults and $31 for children ages 15 and younger.

4 p.m. and 8 p.m., Arts Center of Coastal Carolina, 14 Shelter Cove Lane, Hilton Head Island.

843-842-2787 or artshhi.com.

BLUES AND BBQ: Benefiting the Mitchelville Preservation Project and featuring slow-cooked barbecue and live entertainment.

This event combines two key Southern tenets with the themes of freedom and liberty as the backdrop for a fun “edutainment” event. Tickets begin at $65. 5-9 p.m., The

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“Annie Get Your Gun”

by Seahawk Stage Co. Seahawk Cultural Center, 70 Wilborn Road, HHI March 15-17, 7 p.m.; March 18, 2 p.m.

“Annie Get Your Gun” is the story of the fictionalized life of Annie Oakley (1860-1926).

Annie (played by Edi Darnell) is the best shot around and manages to support her little brother and sister by selling the game she hunts. Annie is discovered

by Col. Buffalo Bill (K.C. Boatright) and travels with Buffalo Bill’s Wild West Show.

Director Brandon Triola, a member of the Actor’s Equity Association, is directing his sixth production with the Seahawk Stage Company and will be assisted by his wife, Amanda Bond, a 17 year veteran of the performing arts.

Tickets are $20 for adults and $10 for students and can be purchased at the box office before each performance or online at www. seahawkstagecompany.com.

“The Sound of Music”

by Hilton Head Christian Academy Seahawk Cultural Center, 70 Wilborn Road March 22-24, 7 p.m.; March 23, 2 p.m.

Hilton Head Christian Academy hopes to solve the dilemma of “How do you solve a problem like Maria?,” with its performance of the beloved Rodgers and Hammerstein musical “The Sound of Music.”

Set in Austria during World War II, the story follows a young nun, Maria, whose free spirit often gets her into trouble. She is sent to serve as governess for the von Trapp family’s seven children and transforms their strict home into one filled with joy and music — and wins the hearts of the children and their widower father along the way.

Elliott Lentz stars as Maria and Daniel Harrington is Capt. von Trapp, supported by a cast of 35 students from second to 12th grades.

Tickets are $12-$18 and can be purchased at hhadrama.eventbrite.com.

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SAVE THE DATE TERPSICHORE: Feauring classic and contemporary dance. Hilton Head Dance Theatre at the Arts Center of Coastal Carolina. April 6-7 at 7:30 p.m. and April 8 at 2:30 p.m. 843-843-ARTS. artshhi.com

ONGOING THE COASTAL DISCOVERY MUSEUM DOLPHIN AND NATURE CRUISES: A museum docent will be onboard as you cruise along the waters and salt marshes of Broad Creek. The Lowcountry’s salt marsh is home to many interesting creatures such as bottlenosed dolphins, river otters, Eastern oysters, blue crabs and a great species of birds. Museum guides share their knowledge the fascinating creatures found in the salt marsh channels of Broad Creek. 3 p.m., Wednesday and Friday, March 2 through Oct. 31. Cost is $19 per adult; $13 per child ages 1 to 13. Reservations are required by calling 843-689-6767, ext. 223.

TUESDAY NIGHT SUPPER CLUB: Join the club at Sonesta Resort for three courses for $20. The tasting menu includes a complimentary glass of wine.

43-3341-1850 or sonesta.com.

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

FOREST PRESERVE WAGON JOURNEY: Sit back, relax and experience the animals and plant life of the Sea Pines Forest Preserve. Cost is $16 for adults and $13 for children ages 12 and younger; reservations are required. 3:30-4:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Sea Pines Resort. 843-842-1979.

FALL-WINTER ADULT READING PROGRAM: Missed or didn’t get to read enough during summer reading? Join us and participate in the fall-winter reading program and register to win gift cards or movie passes.

Read three books a month and submit your reading log at the Bluffton library reference desk.

Free. Through March 31, Bluffton Library, 120 Palmetto Way, Bluffton. For more information call Armistead Reasoner at 843-2556512, email areasoner@bcgov.net or go to beaufortcountylibrary.org.

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

FARMERS MARKET OF BLUFFTON: Farm to Table chef demos, master gardeners, artisan showcase live entertainment, kids activities, local produce, plants, honey, meat, dairy, baked goods, sweets, specialty foods, prepared foods and more. 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. 843-415-2447 or farmersmarketbluffton.org.

personal vehicles to the sites.

Visit the site of the self-governing community of Mitchelville to learn about the Port Royal Experiment and how freedom and Reconstruction impacted the new citizens who lived there. Nearby, join a guide for a tour of Fort Howell, built in 1864 to protect the town of Mitchelville. Cost is $15 for adults and $10 for children ages 6 to 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.

BACH LOBSTER NIGHTS: Enjoy live Maine lobsters with a side of live piano music. Cost is $25 and lobster reservations are required. Wednesday nights, The Wreck of the Salty Dog, 232 S. Sea Pines Drive, Hilton Head Island. To reserve your lobster, call 843-683-6465.

HISTORIC ZION CEMETERY AND BAYNARD MAUSOLEUM: Join the Heritage Library for a tour of 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 sit.

Cost is $12 per adult and $7 per child; reservations are required.

10 a.m. Wednesdays, intersection of U.S. 278 and Mathews Drive, Hilton Head Island. 843-6866050 or heritagelib.org.

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SPRING AHEAD Don't forget to set your clock ahead by 1 hour.

CHILDREN’S RELIEF FUND TO HOST SPRING FLING

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his year, the Children’s Relief Fund has moved its annual fund raiser to a new month, turning its 22nd annual An Evening of Love into a spring fling to be held March 24 at The Westin Hilton Head Island Resort & Spa. The event will include a cocktail hour with hors d’oeuvres, dinner, music, dancing and live and silent auctions.

For more than 26 years, the Children’s Relief Fund — founded by Rose and Frank Fotia — has raised money and awareness for Lowcountry children with special needs and their families.

The organization helps support programs like the Special Olympics, Heroes on Horseback, Fishing with Friends and Pockets Full of Sunshine, as well as the Island Rec Center.

The group helps area families receive much-needed equipment like wheelchairs, prosthetics and medical supplies, as well as provides financial support for physical, occupational, behavioral and speech therapies and life-enriching programs.

Tickets to the An Evening of Love fundraiser are $150 a person. To purchase tickets or for information on donations or sponsorships, call Rose Fotia at 843-681-7668 or 843-342-5267, or email rfotia333@yahoo.com.

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HISTORIC FT. 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.

Cost is $12 per adult and $7 per child; reservations are 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 American residents, 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. Cost is $15 for adults and $10 for children, ages 10 and older only. 10 a.m. Wednesdays, leaving from 137 Squire Pope Road, Hilton Head Island. heritagelib.org.

MEDITATION + YOGA: Group meditation is a great way to get support and develop a mindfulness routine for a brandnew, spotty, or long-time practice.

Sit in silence for 30 minutes.

New to the program is that the meditation is to be followed by a 45-minute yoga session, to draw from heightened awareness to practice mindful movement. For meditation, use a chair or bring a cushion; for yoga, bring your mat. Free. 9-10 a.m. Mondays, Hilton Head Library, 11 Beach City Road, Hilton Head Island.

843-255-6531, lread@bcgov. net or beaufortcountylibrary.org.

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. the second Sunday of every month, Seaquins Ballroom, 1300 Fording Island Road, Bluffton. 201-2336015 or ivouvalides@aol.com.

FRESHWATER FISHING: Enjoy a relaxing morning by the beautiful lakes of the Sea Pines Forest Preserve while fishing. Supplies are provided and reservations are required. Cost is $19 for adults and $14 for children ages 12 and younger. 10-11:30 a.m.

Tuesdays and Thursdays, Sea Pines Resort, 32 Greenwood Drive, Hilton Head Island. 843842-1979 or seapines.com.

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. Cost is $40 per person. 2 p.m. Tuesdays, Rose Hill Mansion, 199 Rose Hill Way, Bluffton. 843-757-6046.

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

CHURCHES JOIN FOR MIDWEEK SERVICES DURING LENT: Presbyterian, Lutheran, United Methodist and A.M.E. churches in the greater Bluffton and Okatie area will gather together at noon each Wednesday for worship services. The 30-minute services will take place each week during Lent. A guest pastor from the area will share the message and a light luncheon will be offered following the service. The March 7 service will be offered at St. Luke’s UMC in Okatie, the March 14 service will be at Campbell Chapel A.M.E., and the March 21 service is planned for Church of the Palms in Okatie.

presents

April 6-7 at 7:30 • April 8 at 2:30 Arts Center of Coastal Carolina

Terp sichore!

Featuring Classical and Contemporary Dance For tickets visit the Arts Center box office, 14 Shelter Cove Lane, or call 843-842-ARTS Tickets are also available online at www.artshhi.com

For more information, visit www.hiltonheaddance.com or call 843-842-3262

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LOWCOUNTRY BOIL MEMBERS OF THIS ICONIC LOCAL GROUP GET AROUND

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f you’ve lived in the Lowcountry for a while, you’ve probably blissed out to the bluegrass band Lowcountry Boil. This popular and tightknit group has been in demand on Hilton Head Island for more than a decade. Lowcountry Boil plays original songs as well as country and bluegrass covers at community festivals and charity events, plus regular appearances at Hudson’s Seafood House on the Docks on Hilton Head Island.

The band is comprised of fiddler Jevon Daly, banjo player Mike Daly, guitarist Andy Pitts and bassist Gary Pratt. Each musician performs in other groups around Bluffton and Hilton Head, and can be found at a different watering hole nearly every day of the week. On Thursday nights, Daly and Pratt appear at Captain Woody’s as The Nicest

Guys in the World, while Lowcountry Boil plays at the Calhoun Street Tavern during Sunday brunch.

Jevon Daly also is the guitarist for Tiki Hut band Jojo Squirrel and the Homepickles.

“I think what we’re trying to do with Lowcountry Boil and all these groups is constantly come up with different avenues for the songs,” he said.

Jevon has different musical personas for each of the four groups he performs with. As the drummer for the heavy metal cover band Silicone Sister, he goes by the name Taime Downz and wears short shorts, lipstick, and a Dee Snyder wig.

“Basically, every day of the week I’m somebody else,” he said. “My job is to make people laugh — and play music.”

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AUNT CHILADA’S EASY STREET CAFE: March 1; Paddy-Palooza!

All-day event featuring live music

by Cranford Hollow, Big B & the Stingers, Pachange & John Rooks.

69 Pope Ave. 843-785-7700 facebook.com/auntchiladashhi

BIG JIM’S BBQ, BURGERS & PIZZA: Seasonal live entertainment Thurs. and Sat., 5-8 p.m.

7 Trent Jones Ln. 888-322-9095 palmettodunes.com

BOARDROOM: 5 p.m.-late nightly.

7 Greenwood Dr., Reilley's Plaza 843-363-6636 theboardroomlive.com CAPTAIN WOODY’S: World Famous Oyster Roast .

4 p.m. March 3 Live music by The Chiggers 6 Target Rd. 843-785-2400 captainwoodys.com CAROLINA CRAB COMPANY: Live music on the outdoor patio.

86 Helmsman Way 843-842-2016 facebook.com/carolinacrabco CHARBAR CO.: Live music nightly.

33 Office Park Rd. 843-785-2427 | charbar.com COCONUTZ SPORTZ BAR: Live music Fri., 10 p.m.-late 40 Folly Field Rd. 843-842-0043 hhibeachandtennis.com

Live Entertainment

COLIGNY PLAZA: Gallery Night. 4-8 p.m. March 2 Sip and stroll: enjoy delicious appetizers and drinks with artists in stores and on the walkways.

1 N Forest Beach Dr colignyplaza.com

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

LOCAL PIE: Live music on the deck on Wed. 55 New Orleans Rd. 843-842-7437 | localpie.com

SAN MIGUEL’S: Live entertainment in season.

9 Harbourside Ln. 843-842-4555 sanmiguels.com

MEDITERRANEAN HARBOUR BAR & GRILL: Live music daily.

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

SANTA FE CAFE: 7-10 p.m. Tues.-Sat.: Ranchero guitarist Ray Elias 807 William Hilton Pkwy., #700 843-785-3838 | santafehhi.com

RED FISH: Around the World Wine & Food Tasting: 5-8 p.m. March 6 Duckhorn Wine Tasting & Sale: 5:30-7 p.m. March 28 8 Archer Rd. 843-686-3388 redfishofhiltonhead.com

TIKI HUT: More than 17 talented musicians will appear in March.

1 p.m. Sat.: House band Jojo Squirrel & the Home Pickles 1 S. Forest Beach Dr., Coligny Plaza 843-785-5126 | tikihuthhi.com

FROSTY FROG CAFE: Live acoustic music nightly on newly-expanded patio.

1 N. Forest Beach Dr., Coligny Plaza 843-686-3764 | frostyfrog.com

REILLEY’S NORTH END PUB: St. Patrick's Day Celebration March 11. All-day event featuring live music by pipe and drum bands; a special Irish menu, green beer; and a kid's bouncy house 95 Mathews Dr., Port Royal Plaza 843-681-4153 | reilleysnorth.com

UP THE CREEK PUB & GRILL: Live music at 7 p.m. Fri. nights.

18 Simmons Rd 843-681-3625 upthecreekpubandgrill.com

HINCHEY’S CHICAGO BAR & GRILL: Entertainment by local artists.

Never a cover charge.

70 Pope Ave., Circle Center 843-686-5959 | hincheys.com

ROOFTOP AT POSEIDON’S: Fri. March 30th: OCD is back to rock the Rooftop. 9 p.m.

38 Shelter Cove Ln. 843-341-3838 therooftophhi.com

CALHOUN STREET TAVERN Live music 5:30-8:30 p.m. Thur., 6-9 p.m. Fri. & Sat., 12-3 p.m. Sun. 9 Promenade St., Ste. 1201 843-757-4334 calhounstreettavern.com

HOLY TEQUILA: Live music nightly.

33 Office Park Rd., Ste. 213 843-681-TACO (8226) holytequila.com

RUBY LEE’S, NORTH END: Live music Tues. through Sat. $7 per person.

46 Old Wild Horse Rd. 843-681-7829 | rubylees.com

CORKS WINE COMPANY: Live music Tues. and Fri. evenings 14 Promenade St., Ste. 306 843-815-5168 corkswinecobluffton.com

THE JAZZ CORNER: Sun.: Deas Guys R&B and Motown Mon.: The Marvin Lesch Band Tues.: The Jazz Corner Ensemble Thurs.: Lavon Stevens 1000 William Hilton Pkwy.; 843-842-8620 thejazzcorner.com

RUBY LEE’S, SOUTH: Mon.: Earl Williams featuring Alexander Newton.

Tues. & Wed.: Target the Band.

Thurs.: Candace Woodson and the CW All Stars. $7 per person.

19 Dunnagans Alley 843-785-7825 rubyleessouth.com

FAT PATTIES: Live music Fri.-Sun. 207 Bluffton Road.

843-815-6300 | fat-patties.com

ELA’S ON THE WATER: Thurs. & Fri.: John Wasem, 7-10 p.m.

Sat.: Reid Richmond 7-10 p.m.

Sun.: Tim Malchak 6:30-9 p.m.

1 Shelter Cove Ln. 843-785-3030 | elasgrille.com

FISHCAMP ON BROAD CREEK: Live entertainment on the waterfront patio, weather permitting.

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

Bluffton

OLD TOWN DISPENSARY: Live music Mon.-Sat. evenings and Sun. brunch.

15 Captain's Cove Rd. 843-837-1893 otdbluffton..com THE PEARL KITCHEN + BAR: 6-9 p.m. Thurs. & Fri.: Reid Richmond 6-9 p.m. Sat.: John Wasem 55 Calhoun St 843-757-5511 thepearlbluffton.com RED FISH BLUFFTON: Live music at 7 p.m. every Thurs.

Jazz brunch with Glenn Jacobs starting at 11:30 a.m. Sun. 32 Bruin Road 843-837-8888 redfishofbluffton.com ROASTING ROOM LOUNGE & LISTENING ROOM: Over a dozen talented musicians will appear in March. Ticket prices vary.

1297 May River Rd. 843-368-4464 roastingroomlounge.com TWISTED EUROPEAN BAKERY: Live music (weather permitting) for Sun. brunch 11 a.m.–3 p.m.

1253 May River Rd A 843-757-0033 twistedeuropeanbakery.com

GET ON THE LIST! To submit a listing, email editor@hiltonheadmonthly. com. Space is limited.

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SAME, BUT DIFFERENT.

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ine pairing is both an art and a science—just ask a sommelier. It's important to seek a balance in the wine's components (fruit, acid, alcohol, sweetness, and tannin), and the food's overt and subtle qualities. A great wine pairing is about more than just flavor—texture, weight, structure, and bouquet of both wine and food also come into play. Monthly asked top tier restaurants on Hilton Head Island and in Bluffton to recommend a wine to enjoy with some of their signature dishes.

Wine & Food PAIRINGS PHOTOS BY ROB KAUMANN

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OLD OYSTER FACTORY Signature main course: Broiled Dayboat Scallops. Lightly breaded fresh jumbo scallops, broiled in garlic butter and sherry are served with risotto and vegetables, finished with diced tomatoes and lemon beurre blanc.

Wine pairing: Decoy Sauvignon Blanc. The light fruit flavors from a chilled bottle of the wine are a delicious complement to the brininess of the scallops.

The lemon beurre blanc ties it all together.

WHITE PAIRINGS

Dry White White Table Wine

vegetables

Sauvingnon Blanc Gruner Veltliner Pinot Grigio Ablariño

roasted vegetables

ELA'S ON THE WATER

Signature main course: Pan seared diver scallops over crab risotto with truffle butter and crispy pancetta.

soft cheeses Rich White Chardonnay

Wine pairing: 2016 Rombauer Vineyards Carneros Chardonnay, which complements seafood.

From Carneros, California in the Napa Valley, this wine has enticing aromas of vanilla, melon, papaya and mango.

Roussanne Marsanne

hard cheeses

Viognier

bread

dessert Sweet White Gewürztraminer PHOTO COURTESY OF FARM BLUFFTON

Müller-Thurgau

FARM BLUFFTON Signature main course: Grassfed burger with pimento cheese and green tomato chow chow on a Hawaiian roll.

Wine pairing: Pierre Rougon Rose. This wine has a powerful nose of strawberry and raspberry aromas that inspire a long finish with soft round tannins.

Pierre Rougon farms 52 hectares in Beaumes de Venise, France, in the foothills of the Dentelles de Montmirail mountains.

Malvasia Moscato Reisling

shell fish

fish

Sparkling Sparkling Wine

white meat

Champagne Prosecco Cava

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Signature main course: Beef Wellington of filet mignon, wild mushroom and black truffle duxelle, puff pastry, and black truffle jus.

RED PAIRINGS

vegetables

Bold Red Cabernet Sauvignon Monstrell Aglianico

Wine pairing: Bold and fresh aromas of bright red and black fruit are balanced by the earth of the black truffles. The unexpected acidity, produced by the long and almost perfect 2014 vintage, cuts beautifully through the fat from the filet and puff pastry.

Malbec Syrah

roasted vegetables

soft cheeses Medium Red PHOTO COURTESY OF OMBRA

Red Table Wine Tempranillo

hard cheeses

Sangiovese Zinfandel Grenche Merlot

bread

OMBRA

Signature main course: Bistecca alla Fiorentina, the quintessential classic beef dish of Florence, Italy, is a 24-oz grilled porterhouse steak, dressed with fresh lemon, sea salt and extra virgin olive oil.

dessert Light Red St. Laurent Pinot Noir

Wine pairing: Tignanello by Antinori. Known as the first true Super Tuscan, this wine is a very elegant and bold blend of Sangiovese, with minor components of Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc.

Zwelgelt

shell fish

Gamay

CHARLIE'S

Signature dessert: Flourless chocolate torte served over creme anglaise.

fish

Dessert

white meat

Late Harvest Ice Wine Sherry Port

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Wine pairing: Pave au Chocolat with Taylor Late Bottled Vintage Port 2011. This wine offers powerful dark cherry, black fruit and herbal aromas and flavors of depth and complexity. It pairs well with robust soft and hard cheeses, desserts made with chocolate, and fresh berries.

RED FISH

Signature main course: Pastrami Spiced Scottish Salmon.

Rich and robust, salmon is an ideal partner for spices.

Fingerlings, parsnips, cauliflower, arugula pistou and meyer lemon vinaigrette provide accent flavors.

Wine pairing: EnRoute Les Pommiers Pinot Noir. This pinot noir is light enough to pair with a fish dish and the subtle jam flavors from the wine perfectly balance the spice from the peppercorn and coriander.

THE FRENCH BAKERY & EUROPEAN CUISINE Signature salad: Nicoise salad. Sesame-crusted Ahi tuna, grilled Roma tomatoes, grilled asparagus, zucchini and squash with soft boiled egg over arugula and spinach.

Wine pairing: Gerard Bertrand Cote des Roses. This wine celebrates the Mediterranean art de vivre—it's big and fresh and fruity. The Languedoc appellation stretches along the Mediterranean coast from the Spanish border as far as the city of Nîmes, along the foothills of the Montagne Noire and the Cévennes.

SALTY DOG

Signature main course: Seafood Pot Pie. Wild caught American shrimp, sea scallops, fresh fish (catch of the day) and garden vegetables smothered in house made cream sauce. Topped with fluffy puff pastry crust and baked to a golden brown.

Wine pairing: Salty Dog Pinot Grigio from Napa Valley. Salty Dog Pinot Grigio has a floral nose. The crisp acidity with hints of pear, peach and lemongrass help cut the richness and flavors from the fresh seafood. The wine finishes clean and slightly dry with a trace of smoky spices left on the palate. The smooth, balanced taste pairs perfectly with the creamy white sauce while highlighting the bold seafood flavors and leaving the palate clean with every sip.

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Chefs Matt Roher (left) of The Sea Pines Resort, and Joe Gilleland of Rock Fish Seafood & Steaks at Bomboras will be top chefs at the festival.

The 33rd annual Hilton Head Island Wine & Food Festival will be held March 5-11 at The Sea Pines Resort. The festivities include the popular "Sip & Stroll," wine dinners, world-class vineyards, celebrity chefs and live entertainment. Proceeds from the festival benefit the John T. and Valerie Curry Scholarship Fund.

For more information, call 843-6864944 or go to hiltonheadwineandfood.com.

6 p.m. March 7: Festivalgoers are the judges at the popular Chef Cook-Off and Wine Tasting, selecting their favorite wine, best pairing and top chef.

Dining Delights

WINE & FOOD FESTIVAL SERVES UP THE BEST OF HILTON HEAD

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n March, foodies flock to Hilton Head Island for the Hilton Head Island Food & Wine Festival, a six-day celebration starring Lowcountry cuisine and wine from all over the world. Chefs Matt Roher, of The Sea Pines Resort, and Joe Gilleland of Rock Fish Seafood & Steaks at Bomboras offer a peek at what’s on the menu for this year’s festival.

‘SUPER FOODS’ SUPERSTAR Roher, now the executive chef for The Sea Pines Resort, first got a taste of kitchen work as a sous chef at age 26. Thirty years later, he hasn’t left the kitchen.

Today, Roher oversees The Sea Pines Resort’s culinary program — including a recent partnership with Heritage Farm that brings fresh, locally grown produce to resort diners all year long.

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11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. March 8: Lowcountry Seafood Cooking Class and Lunch with executive chef Matthew Roher, who will demonstrate the soup, give a brief lecture on local shrimp and provide recipes for the dishes featured in this three-course lunch.

At this year’s festival, Roher will demonstrate recipes on the Sysco food service stage and will also host a cooking class at The Beach Club.

Roher said he is proud of the menu he has created for the class: It’s full of nutrient-dense powerhouse super foods.

“I tried to get a couple of different things going on in that menu, like the smoked tomato and farro chowder, which is a vegan super food dish,” he said. “It has an enormous amount of different nutrient-contributing ingredients, like watercress in the watercress pesto, which is one of the most nutrient-dense items according to the CDC.” He said that seafood is his forte, and that the Lowcountry is the perfect place to experiment with these flavors.

“I love the local shellfish, the local oysters and clams,” he said.

“This area has some of the best seafood in the world.”

1-4 p.m. March 8: Grab a glass for the “Sip & Stroll,” visiting the shops that line the Harbour Town Yacht Basin. There will be a great selection of wines and discounts at participating shops.

6 p.m. March 8: Scott Cohen of Grapevine Distributors will compare burgundy wines from France and Oregon, offering samples of each to attendees.

5:30-7:30 p.m. March 9: The exclusive Grand Tasting features award-winning wines, an array of light hors d’oeuvres and live music.

11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. March 10: Join Tom Hines for “Blends Around the World,” exploring six different blends from Napa, Australia, Argentina, Washington, Italy and France.

11 a.m. March 10: The public tasting, the festival’s largest event, will be held at Harbour Town Yacht Basin and feature more than 250 wines from all over the world. See chefs compete at the Sysco Outdoor Gourmet Challenge, enjoy live entertainment, bid on award-winning wines at the silent auction, and watch the fun and excitement of the waiter’s race and the bartender’s challenge.

1 a.m.-1:30 p.m. March 11: End the festival with a surprising pairing: Nicholas Feuillatte champagne and Southern fried chicken at brunch at the Sea Pines Beach Club.

WELCOME TO ‘FOODIE TOWN’ Gilleland is currently the executive chef at Rock Fish Seafood & Steaks at Bomboras, but he’s been a local chef for over 30 years and has owned and operated six different restaurants on Hilton Head. His favorite thing about being a chef is using unique ingredients and items from around the world to create one-of-a-kind dishes.

“Hilton Head is turning into more of a foodie town,” he said. “It’s not like it was years ago, when there were only 100 restaurants on the island. Now there’s 300, so you’ve got to stand out.”

Gilleland said one of his favorite aspects of the annual Wine & Food Festival is the chance to see new and old faces.

“The whole community comes together for it,” he said.

“You get to see a variety of different people – those who have moved here for the first time or those who have been here forever.”

Although Gilleland said his signature style is Southern cuisine, the chef will be going for an exotic twist this year: He will be creating a tuna poke dish, featuring ahi tuna with Hawaiian seasoning and pineapple.

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A ‘Cumya’ cooks Gullah

TRADITIONAL NATIVE ISLANDER DISHES ADD TO OUR LOCAL FLAVOR

BY CARRIE HIRSCH

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ost Gullah recipes have remained unchanged over the decades, passed down from generation to generation.

As a “cumya,” the Gullah word for a non-native islander, I knew very little about traditional Gullah dishes. I had tried menu mainstays like collard greens and fried chicken, but I didn’t know how to prepare them — at least, not until Louise Cohen welcomed me into her kitchen to give me a tutorial for an article I was writing.

I arrived armed with ingredients like collards and smoked turkey wings, and we spent a few hours bonding over a simmering pot on the stove.

Cohen wasn’t the only Gullah woman to teach me traditional Gullah favorites.

Daufuskie Island native and cookbook author Sallie Ann Robinson, who makes a divine deviled crab by picking the crab by hand, taught me to fish — baiting the hook, casting the line, taking the fish off the line, cleaning the catch and trying not to fall off a rickety dock. I finally caught a whiting large enough to keep, and took it home and cooked it the only way I knew how: sautéed in butter with white wine and capers. When I told Robinson about my meal, she laughed: “What? You need to flour, salt and pepper it and then deep fry it.”

Native islander Ruth Germany taught me how to make sweet potato pone, which can be served as a side dish or dessert. As much as I enjoyed learning the preparation, it was the conversation and the feeling of being welcomed at her kitchen table that I treasure to this day.

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Stuffed Collards in Tomato Puree Serves 4-6

8 large collard green leaves

½ teaspoon black pepper

3 cups cooked rice of choice (Carolina Gold is 2 tablespoons extra virgin perfect!) olive oil 1 ¾ cups tomato purée (not flavored sauce) 1 onion, chopped 2 tablespoons butter

2 carrots, peeled and rough chopped

½ cup vegetable or beef broth

1 pound ground beef or ground pork

Juice of 1 lemon Zest of 1 lemon

1 teaspoon salt Rinse the collard leaves. Place on a cutting board and cut off the base stems, then carefully trim the leaves off the stem. Fill a 12” skillet with 1” water. Stack the collard leaves on top of each other in the water. Cover and bring to a simmer over medium heat for 3 minutes. Remove leaves all together by picking up from underneath the stack with a spatula and transfer to paper towels. Lay out separately so they dry. Preheat oven to 375°.

Heat butter and 1 tablespoon of the olive oil in a 10” skillet and sauté onions and carrots until soft, stirring occasionally. Transfer to a large bowl. In the same skillet, heat remaining teaspoon of olive oil over low heat. Brown ground beef, salt and pepper and then transfer to onion and carrot mixture. Add cooked rice to bowl and stir until well incorporated. Check salt and pepper and add more if needed.

Bring the tomato purée and vegetable broth to a boil in a small sauce pot for 2 minutes, then stir in lemon juice and lemon zest. Lay each collard green leaf on a cutting board. Pack down 1/2 cup of the rice mixture into a measuring cup, then invert it onto the base of each collard leaf. Roll up the rice mixture tightly all the way to the outer edge of the leaf, tucking in the edges of the leaf as you go. Pour half the tomato purée into the bottom of the 10” skillet. Arrange the stuffed collards side by side on top of the tomato purée then pour the remaining tomato purée over the top. Cover, bring to a boil, then and simmer on low heat for 35-40 minutes.

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The recent James Beard Foundation Hilton Head Surf and Sand dinner in New York highlighted some of the best dining in the Lowcountry.

Clayton Rollison of Lucky Rooster Kitchen + Bar, Chris Carge of Poseidon, Andrew Carmines of Hudson’s Seafood House On the Docks, Brandon Carter from FARM, Tim Nelson from The Porch at Beach House and Nick Unangst from SERG Restaurant Group shared some of their favorite dishes and local flavors. Sprout Momma Bread's Black Bamboo Baguettes were also featured. The James Beard Foundation is the country’s preeminent culinary organization dedicated to celebrating, nurturing and honoring America’s diverse culinary heritage through programs that educate and inspire.

NEW ITALIAN RESTAURANT COMING TO FRESH MARKET SHOPPES A new Italian restaurant is opening at The Fresh Market Shoppes on Hilton Head Island. Gusto Ristorante is scheduled to open this month and will feature a full bar, extensive wine list and al fresco dining on a garden patio. Executive chef and owner Giancarlo Balestra and his wife, Nancy, plan to bring the vibrant flavors of his hometown Rome to Hilton Head.

HILTON HEAD BREWING SERVES UP JAVA THE BOCK Hilton Head Brewing Company has created Java the Bock beer, a “mad brewer’s dream” libation. It’s a classic, big-bodied Weizenbock full of banana and wheat flavors, plus a hint of coffee. The direct-trade coffee is a medium roast with notes of crisp honey, floral aromas and brown sugar.

CELEBRATING INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY ON MARCH 8TH!

RISTORANTE ITALIANO FEATURING AUTHENTIC NORTHERN ITALIAN CUISINE

LOCAL MEAD COMES TO BLUFFTON Bee-Town Mead & Cider has opened in Bluffton. Owner Mike Tripka will start with six products, including hard cider, traditional meads, coffeeflavored meads and fruit-flavored meads. Patrons will be able to taste and purchase a glass of the products. Mead is a fermented alcohol drink that uses honey; Bee-Town plans to use locally sourced ingredients.

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STOOGES CAFÉ GETS NEW OWNERS Stooges Café in Sheridan Park has new owners. Jobita and Efrain Salgado recently bought the restaurant, which serves breakfast and lunch. The Salgados also own El Super Internacional, an international grocery store with locations in Bluffton and Savannah and on Hilton Head Island.

Hilton Head's Favorite Fine Dining Destination.

The Green Star

JUICE HIVE WINS GOOD FOOD AWARDS The Juice Hive and Health Emporium has been named a winner in the 2018 Good Food Awards for its two kimchi creations in the Pickles category. The national award recognizes those making delicious food that is respectful of the environment and connected to communities and cultural traditions. Leslie Rohland, owner of The Juice Hive, was presented with the award at the historic San Francisco War Memorial in January.

The winning recipes, Shiso Leaf Kimchi and Low Country Kimchi, can be found year-round on the menu at The Juice Hive and Health Emporium.

HILTON HEAD CHEFS’ SUPER BOWL WAGER TO BENEFIT VIM Hilton Head chefs Lee Lucier of FISH Seafood and Raw Bar and Clayton Rollinson of Lucky Rooster Kitchen + Bar are friends who share two passions: food and football. After playfully ribbing each other on social media, diehard Philadelphia Eagles fan Lucier and New England Patriots devotee Rollinson made a friendly wager: The chef whose team loses the Super Bowl will host a pop-up event in the winning chef’s restaurant. The Eagles came out ahead, beating the Patriots 41-33, so Rollinson will be cooking at FISH to benefit Volunteers in Medicine at 6 p.m. March 1.

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.

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LUNCH » MONDAY thru FRIDAY 11:30 until 2PM DINNER » MONDAY thru SATURDAY 5:30 UNTIL BAR OPENS at 5PM DAILY reservations suggested

843.785.9277 8 N E W O R L E A N S R O A D , H I LT O N H E A D , S C

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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

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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

Ruby Lee’s North End nG}

The hotspot for sports, blues and soul food. Ruby Lee’s uses time-tested family recipes to produce authentic fried chicken, southern fried pork chops, smoked baby back ribs, seasoned pulled pork, collard greens, fresh seafood and more. Enjoy all of the sports packages and a happy hour. Live music nightly.

Reservations suggested during live music hours, $7 music charge per person. 46 Old Wild Horse Rd; 843-681-7829, rubylees.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

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 HILTON HEAD – MID-ISLAND Alexander’s Restaurant & Wine Bar G

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 fall-off-thebone 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

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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

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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

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 bocce, 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

Jane Bistro & Bar nG

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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

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

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

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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

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

Ruan Thai Cuisine nG The French Bakery & Courtyard Café gn

Old Oyster Factory Ga

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; 843342-5420, frenchbakeryhiltonhead.com

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. 843-681-6040, OldOysterFactory.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

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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

First Place Wings and House Crafted Sandwiches

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 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

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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

Charbar Co. n G

HAPPY EASTER! 55 New Orleans Road • Hilton Head • 843.842.4567

Order online at ChocolateCanopy.com

Serving Breakfast & Lunch 7am-4pm

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

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

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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

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

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

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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

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-6 843-715-3565, cowboybraziliansteakhouse.com 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

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

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. 843-686-2697, DoughBoysHHI.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 March 2018 183

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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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Opening Soon! 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

It’s Greek To Me n G a 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

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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 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, walkins welcome. 55 New Orleans Road; 843-842-PIES, localpie.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, walk-ins welcome.

Peanut Free. 1000 Wlm Hilton Pkwy, G-2 (Village at Wexford); 843-842-5505, ombrahhi.com

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Jump & Phil’s Bar & Grill nGa

Opened in 1994, the Jump & Phil’s tradition continues as long time Jump & Phil’s bartender Lawrence Powell and wife Lauren have taken over the restaurant. Offering pub fare, fresh seafood, she–crab soup, grouper bites, chicken and dumplings and awesome burgers. All desserts are made in house from key lime pie to maple pecan muffins. Family owned. 7B Greenwood Dr.; 843-785-9070, jumpandphilshhi.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

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

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

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

Nick’s Steak & Seafood G

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

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 186 hiltonheadmonthly.com

Rockfish Seafood & Steaks at Bomboras

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

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

FEATURED RECIPE: Ham & Swiss Brunch Baskets

by Carrie Hirsch Serves 6

Ingredients:

12 slices black forest ham 12 slices Swiss cheese 12 medium eggs 1 cup heavy cream 4 ounces goat cheese, cut into small pieces 1 small bunch fresh spinach leaves, finely chopped Salt and pepper 12-cup capacity muffin tin

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line each tin with a slice of ham, then a slice of Swiss cheese. The edges of the slices will stick up and out over the rims. Break 1 egg into each, then top with equal parts of heavy cream, goat cheese, spinach, and salt and pepper to taste. Bake for 20-25 minutes. Remove from oven and allow to rest for 3 minutes. Serve immediately.

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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 Ruby Lee’s South End n G }

The hotspot for sports, blues and soul food. Ruby Lee’s uses time-tested family recipes to produce authentic fried chicken, southern fried pork chops, smoked baby back ribs, seasoned pulled pork, collard greens, fresh seafood and more. Enjoy all of the sports packages. Live music nightly.

Reservations suggested during live music hours, $7 music charge per person. 19 Dunnagan’s Alley; 843-785-7825, rubylees.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); 843-785-2464, seashackhhi.com 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 188 hiltonheadmonthly.com

& 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

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

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 The Ice Cream Cone

Serving the finest and best selection of ice creams, softserve 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 Twisted Cork n G

Open Monday through Saturday, 5-11 p.m. A local cocktail and wine bar. You can find it in Island Crossings Plaza, near the Sea Pines Circle. 11 Palmetto Bay Road # 102 (next to Staples) 843-802-0510

Watusi Cafe & Marketplace gnG Watusi is your family owned café serving gourmet coffee, fresh fruit smoothies, made to order all day breakfast and lunch. They select the finest provisions and source quality fresh products from local SC farmers. They provide an atmosphere of comfort and enjoyment for all. Visit their Marketplace for unique gift ideas. Dine indoors or outside on their patio. 71 Pope Avenue. 843-686-5200, IslandWatusi.com

Agave Side Bar nG BLUFFTON 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 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

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

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

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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

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

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 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. Six time winner of Best Breakfast in Best of Bluffton. 25 Sherington Drive; 843-706-6178

Cinco Mexican Grill nG

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, wineby –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 El Nuevo Vallarta nG El Nuevo Vallarta Mexican Bar & Grill serves up fresh Mexican fare for lunch and dinner. Enjoy pork carnitas, fish tacos, quesadillas and sizzling fajitas or their Stuffed Mojarra Fish. A tasty breakfast is served on the weekends. The spacious, open dining room with over 300-seat capacity, is a great venue for special occasions and large enough to accommodate large parties and there is also a private dining room. 16 Kitties Landing Road; 843-706-9338, elnuevovallartabluffton.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

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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

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, 843-837PIES , www.localpie.com

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; 843-815-5551, trufflescafe.com 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

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

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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Healthcare Costs Are Squeezing Small Business

PHOTOGRAPHY BY MIKE RITTERBECK

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t stands to reason that if a nation spends twice as much on health care as a percentage of GDP compared with other developed nations, that care would be twice as good. But that is simply not the case. Despite our health care spending, we Americans are not rewarded by higher life expectancy, which might be the most meaningful way to measure healthrelated costs versus rewards.

Berkshire Hathaway, Jeff Bezos of Amazon, and Jamie Dimon of J.P. Morgan Chase will try to leverage their combined corporate prowess to lower health care costs. It is unclear at this point if this effort will just benefit their own employees or if they will be competing in the national health care marketplace, but it certainly is the beginning of much-needed disruption meant to bring the health care monster that is swallowing the economy under control.

The U.S. spends about 17 percent of its GDP on health care compared to less than 10 percent in the U.K. The chart shows how that works out for us; U.K. citizens on average have a greater life expectancy despite spending a considerably smaller percentage of its GDP on health care.

So it should be no surprise that business owners and CEOs — from small locally owned startups to well-known billionaires like Warren Buffet — have for years raised concerns about the rising cost of health care. Our higher-thannormal health care costs make the U.S. less competitive in the global marketplace and, on a national level, it adds an unbearable burden on employers and employees that holds us back. Up to 11 million Americans working for small businesses or sole proprietors lack employer-sponsored insurance. A recently announced proposal by the U.S. Department of Health hopes to change that. Under the proposal, small businesses and sole proprietors would have more freedom to band together to provide affordable, quality health insurance for employees and their families.

A private initiative launched by Buffet of

In 2000, the average annual premium was less than $2,500 for single coverage and $6,400 for family plans. The average annual premiums for a single worker hit nearly $6,700 in 2017, while family coverage cost nearly $18,800, according to a Kaiser/HRET Survey of employersponsored benefits. Those total costs are split between the employee and the employer.

President Barack Obama’s much-politicized Affordable Care Act and Republican efforts to repeal and replace it have and will do little to address the real problem: the outof-control cost spiral. While a single-payer system is considered a left-centric idea, it is increasingly gaining acceptance on the right as well, since such a system has proven to work in other countries.

It is simply unconceivable to me that the world’s largest economy can’t find a way to make universal health care accessible and affordable. Regardless if the solution comes from Congress, a private initiative, small businesses banding together, or technology at work, it is time that we relieve the pain that hurts us all.

Marc Frey – media entrepreneur mfrey@freymedia.com

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HEALTH CARE ACTS LIKE AN ‘ECONOMIC

TAPEWORM’ — Warren Buffett

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