Local Life Magazine July 2021

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Where Adventure Meets Luxury One of the famed Golden Isles of Georgia, Jekyll Island beckons those seeking an enchanting coastal getaway.

Along the Georgia coast, just under two hours from Hilton Head, lies the Golden Isles, a magical string of islands and mainland that are home to captivating sunsets, inviting beaches and untouched wildlife brimming with possibilities.

Jekyll Island, the southernmost island in the Golden Isles, and its beloved Driftwood Beach are an adventurous spin on the typical beach vacation. This charming barrier island delights with heart-pumping outdoor immersions, from bike trails along the beach and oak-fringed maritime forest to awe-inspiring wildlife sightings, such as dolphins leaping along Driftwood’s very shores.

But adventure isn’t the only thing you’ll find in this serene, unspoiled getaway. On Jekyll Island, outdoor adventure comes with a side of luxury—in fact, luxury is rooted in the island’s history.

Jekyll Island was once a private retreat for Gilded Age elites, with regulars like the Rockefeller, Vanderbilt, and Pulitzer families frequenting their own private-cottage vacation homes. The millionaires’ gathering space, the Jekyll Island Club, now welcomes vacationers as a four-star resort, with the historic millionaires’ cottages just steps from the hotel check-in desk. Sparkling pools, a waterfront restaurant, and colossal oaks draped in Spanish moss make Jekyll Island Club the perfect spot for rest and relaxation—and the best home-base for Atlantic Bottlenose Dolphins

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enjoying the island’s array of breathtaking outdoor adventures.

South Dunes Beach, Jekyll Island

Bike through Coastal Wilderness

Minutes from the fishing pier is Horton Pond, another

Rent bikes and head out for a day traversing the best

Jekyll Island wildlife gem. The pond’s observation deck

of this barrier island. Over 20 miles of photogenic trails

overlooks a community of coexisting turtles, birds, and

take bikers by beaches, sand dunes, and oak-lined

alligators, while an interpretive nature trail highlights

maritime forests. Some of the bike trails’ best stops

local flora and fauna.

include the beach at Great Dunes Park, the Wanderer Memorial at St. Andrews Beach, and the Jekyll Island

Walking distance from Jekyll Island Club is yet another

National Historic Landmark District, an iconic line

wildlife favorite: the Georgia Sea Turtle Center.

of the millionaires’ historic cottages, just beyond the

This venue, Georgia’s only sea-turtle education and

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rehabilitation facility, educates guests on the plights facing Georgia’s sea turtles, and the innovative work

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underway to help them. Enjoy interactive exhibits

As a protected state park with pristine wilderness,

and admire sea turtles readying for release back into

Jekyll Island is a grand getaway for wildlife enthusiasts.

the wild, or participate in one the center’s hands-on

Dolphins delight onlookers from every corner of the

programs, such as naturalist-guided seasonal beach

coast, with boat excursions departing right from

walks along turtle-nesting habitats.

Jekyll Island Club’s docks. But a set tour isn’t the only way to see these majestic mammals; grab your camera and drive or bike to Clam Creek Fishing Pier, where pods of energetic dolphins revel in the Golden Isles’ bountiful waters.

There is no shortage of ways to explore the Golden Isles and Jekyll

Island’s sunny shores and shaded trails. From historic Gilded Age mansions to Driftwood Beach’s iconic landscape, the area’s rich history and variety of things to do will keep you coming back again and again.

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July 28th 5-7:30pm Join us for a festive Evening of Wine, Music, Shopping, Refreshments & Prizes Enjoy tastings at participating merchants Special promotions, sales & in-store demos Tickets available online at villageatwexford.com $15 per person

EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Lance Hanlin (Local since 2007) lance.hanlin@wearelocallife.com

“I grow hot peppers and put Louisiana-style hot sauce on almost everything.”

- LANCE

“Summer garage workouts. Strength training in a sauna without the membership fees!”

ART DIRECTOR / DESIGNER Jeremy Swartz (Local since 2003) jeremy.swartz@wearelocallife.com

“The VR platform. Oh, it’s just a fad – ’til you put one on.”

DESIGNER Charles Grace (Local since 1997) charles.grace@wearelocallife.com

- JEREMY

- CHARLES

AUDIENCE & CONTENT DEVELOPMENT Ashlan Saeger (Local since 2016) ashlan.saeger@wearelocallife.com

“Hot sauce on practically every meal.”

- ASHLAN

SALES & EDITORIAL COORDINATOR Maddie Bane (Local since 2020) maddie.bane@wearelocallife.com

“Pure Barre; 50 minutes that leave you hot and sweaty.”

- MADDIE

Limited tickets available day of event

Proceeds to benefit Pockets Full of Sunshine and The Boys & Girls Club HHI

PUBLISHER Lori Goodridge-Cribb (Local since 1986) lori.goodridge@wearelocallife.com

“I love cooking with and eating any pepper with heat — poblano, chipotle, jalapeño, serrano, habanero and more.” - LORI

ACCOUNT DIRECTOR Melissa Page (Local since 2015) melissa.page@wearelocallife.com

“Oooo spicy margaritas and traveling, literally anywhere.”

- MELISSA

“The hot salsa I eat with something nearly every day.”

ACCOUNT DIRECTOR Rebecca Kerns (Local since 1999) rebecca.kerns@wearelocallife.com

“Yoga. But only because I’m doing it outside in July.”

PHOTO EDITOR Lisa Staff (Local since 2003) lisa@lisastaffphoto.com

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DISTRIBUTION & LIST STRATEGIST Bruce Wolff (Local since 2002) info@wearelocallife.com

“Working out on my Total Gym every morning.”

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“Experimenting with salsa and sauces on anything grilled.”

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The Hot Issue

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July is the hottest month of the year here in the Lowcountry. The issue you hold in your hot little hands is hot off the press. It turns up the heat and embraces our sweltering summer with hidden hot spots, sizzling style, fiery flavors and everything else under the sun. It's hot as all get-out!

NEVER LET ANYONE DULL YOUR SPARKLE Fireworks are not limited to July 4 on Hilton Head Island. Watch an amazing fireworks display each Tuesday (except for July 6) at dusk through the end of summer as part of HarbourFest at Shelter Cove Harbour & Marina. Enjoy live music and entertainment, arts & crafts, kids' activities and more. Learn more on page 164.

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Hot peppers

Under-the-radar, hidden gems of the Lowcountry

Sizzling books to make this your best summer of reading

Casting in the summer heat?

With these tips, its no sweat

Heat up your culinary repertoire with fiery fruits

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Hot tech

Live smarter with these innovative gadgets and gizmos

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Hot gardening

Tips for braving the heat and having beautiful beds

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Use a bow drill to spark a flame without matches

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Publisher

When it comes to weather, we’re pretty spoiled. Our mild winters are amazing. Spring and fall here are absolutely fantastic.

Summer? Hot as a firecracker.

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Contributors

Meet the locals behind this issue

Hot home trends

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What’s in and what’s out so you can bring the latest style to your Lowcountry beach house.

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Blend

Meet an optimistic Husky mix looking for her forever home

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Business

Five tips from a successful businessman

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Wellness

Sweating is good for your body all year-round

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Living

Local flooring expert shares style and innovation trends

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Outdoors

Discover a secret spot off the beaten path

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Luxury

Hot boat: Sea Hunt Ultra 265 SE

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Style

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Libations

Embrace the heat by dressing in patterned swimsuits

Lambrusco wine pairs perfectly with barbecue

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Shopping

Sports

Showcase your patriotism with red, white and blue

Summer golf survival guide from a local pro

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Eats

Spice up your summer with fiery and fruity jalapeños

Destinations

Houston is now just a short flight from SAV

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Culture

Betty Anglin Smith: The Lowcountry in vivid color

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Scene

Top golfers from around the world competed at Congaree

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Happenings

The top performances and events planned for July

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The Lowcountry turns up the summer heat in more ways than one.

LORI’S HOT LIST Food: Tomatoes. They are just about perfect this time of year.

Style: Replacing my Covid sweat pants with real clothes again. I forgot how fun shopping in person is!

Movie: “Collateral Beauty” with Will Smith. Sad but good. I just found it on Netflix.

Exercise: Pilates with Esmeralda still rules.

Activity: Hugging my grandbabies

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When it comes to weather, we’re pretty spoiled. Remember how beautiful it was in February? While our northern friends and family were digging out of snow and ice, we were enjoying sunny beach days, relaxing kayak adventures and extended bike rides. Our mild winters are amazing. Spring and fall here are absolutely fantastic as well. Summer? Hot as a firecracker. A few other fun ways to describe our July is "hotter'n blue blazes" or "hot as all get-out."

Many believe it’s not the heat, it’s the humidity. You don’t have to hop on a plane to visit the tropics when you live here — simply walk out your front door, and it hits you like a ton of bricks.

You’re not a true local until you’ve experienced AC failure on the hottest day of the year. It happened to me a few years ago in the middle of July. The heat index was around 100 when our system decided to call it quits. To make matters worse, I had a house full of guests. We placed buckets of ice in front of fans to help us sleep that night. I do not recommend doing this at all. I do recommend having a great relationship with your AC provider and believing them when they tell you your equipment is on its last leg.

LICENSED TO GRILL Publisher Lori GoodridgeAs hot as it gets, summers here are still great — they just take Cribb is shown grillin’ and chillin’ on her back deck with a spicy vodka cocktail. Find three a bit of getting used to. With July being our warmest month of perfect summertime sippers on page 136. the year, we embrace the heat with this sizzling summer issue.

Discover a few under-the-radar hot spots for summer fun, add some hot new books to your reading list, and learn local secrets for summer fishing, golfing and gardening. Heat up your culinary repertoire by cooking with peppers and spices. Learn to make fire by hand with local wood and tinder. Soak up local tips for beating the heat, and grasp the science behind how and why we sweat.

Hot fashion, hot technology, hot boats, hot home trends, hot travel destinations, hot grills, hot art … you’ll find all of that and more inside this hot-off-the-press issue. We hope you take advantage of all of the wonderful experiences a Lowcountry summer offers — cool pools, ice cream, barbecues, Tuesday fireworks, outdoor movie nights, community concerts, perfect beach days … the list goes on and on. Just don’t forget - WILLIAM BUTLER YEATS, POET the deodorant. To the hottest summer ever!

“Do not wait to strike 'til the iron is hot; but make it hot by striking.”

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RV HAVING FUN YET? Have you seen the LOCAL Life Jeep around town? This month we rolled up next to Kathy Chittenden, general manager of Hilton Head National RV Resort, and her dog Rommel, who promptly jumped into the driver’s seat (we like his style). Learn more about the swank new resort at hiltonheadrv.com.

contributors MEET LOCAL CREATIVES BEHIND THE SCENES

Joan Eckhardt Photographer OTHER CREDS: Member of National Association of Women Artists; images juried into many national exhibits as well as regional publications. Past president of the Photography Club of Beaufort.

FOR THIS ISSUE: Image “Feather Afloat,” Honorable Mention in 2021 HHI Art League’s “Biennale” exhibit HOMETOWN: Muskegon, Michigan CURRENT HOME: Callawassie Island LOCAL SINCE: 1998 HOBBIES: Photography, tennis, kayaking and biking HOTTEST PLACE YOU’VE BEEN: Naniboujou Lodge in Northern Minnesota in a rare heat wave (105 degrees), with no A/C or fan.

Considered sleeping on a raft in Lake Superior to stay cool.

SUMMER PLANS: Oregon Coast, followed by Spain and Portugal.

FAVORITE VACATION MEMORY: Witnessed the thrilling migration of wildebeests and zebras crossing the Mara River in the Serengeti on a photo safari in Tanzania and Kenya WHAT DO YOU LOVE MOST ABOUT JULY?: Celebrating my husband’s July birthday at a family reunion. At his request, we celebrate all month long.

Robyn Hood Black Writer OTHER CREDS: Author of children's books, poems and haiku in journals and anthologies. Also artist/owner of artsyletters, offering handcrafted gifts for readers, writers & poets on Etsy and also at The Beaufort Emporium and Nevermore Books in downtown Beaufort. artsyletters. com, artsyletters.etsy.com. Author site: robynhoodblack.com FOR THIS ISSUE: A selection of published haiku HOMETOWN: Orlando, Florida CURRENT HOME: Beaufort LOCAL SINCE: 2014 HOBBIES: I’ve always been a maker/creator. And an animal lover — I’ve been a vegetarian since 1988. We love taking walks on the Spanish Moss Trail with our 3-1/2-pound rescued Chihuahua, Rita.

After a mile or so, these become a “carry.”

HOTTEST PLACE YOU’VE BEEN: Augusta, Georgia, where we lived for nine years many moons ago. Yes, it’s way hotter than here. Way. SUMMER PLANS: Setting up a second home in Travelers Rest, South Carolina, where we can meet up with our kids for some mountain-y R&R. Just north of Furman – Go, Paladins!

FAVORITE VACATION MEMORY: A few years ago, I made our family spit into vials to send off to Ancestry to see where we were from, promising our kids we’d pick an ancestral trip destination. We are all — even and especially our son-in-law — very, very, very British, Scottish and Irish. So off we went to Edinburgh and Dublin in 2018. The entire trip was magical, but everyone’s favorite excursion was a day trip to the Scottish Highlands, led by our intrepid guide Ewan, who wore a purple kilt and had stories for every bend in the road.

WHAT DO YOU LOVE MOST ABOUT JULY?: It’s my husband’s birthday month! Happy birthday to my hot honey, Jeff Black.

Other hot shots who brought the heat PHOTOGRAPHERS Patrick Brickman + Arno Dimmling + Joan Eckhardt + Michael Hrizuk John McManus + Kim Smith + Lisa Staff + Sarah Williams WRITERS Lisa Allen + Tru Dee Bamberg + Robyn Hood Black + Addy Codispoti + Collins Doughtie + Daisy Dow Lucy Elam + Denise Friday + Anna Lee Hoffman + Eddy Hoyle + Barry Kaufman + Carolyn Males + Kathleen Mayers Libby O’Regan + Margaret Pearman + Sophie Powell + Michele Roldán-Shaw + B.C. Rausch + Gregg Russell Michaela Satterfield + Shane Sharp + Richard Thomas CONTRIBUTORS Marcia Cornell + Roxanne Gilleland + Megan Goheen Kevin Horton + Dario Iudica + Jean Meaney Wheatly

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your home! Get in touch with Karen today to buy or sell in the Lowcountry.

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The cover image was captured by photographer Michael Hrizuk using a Nikon Z with a 50mm lens and a Profoto B1X Strobe in his Bluffton studio. He shot the chili peppers in a beautiful starfish bowl created by Hilton Head Island’s Connie Sheets, owner of Flip Flop Pottery. All of her pottery pieces — hand-fired, painted and glazed at her home off of Marshland Road — are sold exclusively at Gifted in the Village at Wexford. See more of Hrizuk’s work at hrizukphoto.com.

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Try something new or take your game to the next level at golf, tennis, fitness and so much more.

Enjoy a quiet sunrise or throw a party on the porch at sunset. In between, you will be surrounded by amazing people in a place so beautiful it will take your breath away.

Design your life, with the balance of work and play that’s right for you and your family.

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From static to dramatic LOCAL Life unveils an interactive digital platform to take your reading experience to the next level.

Take advantage of our very new digital platform when it comes to reading the latest issue of LOCAL Life. With this platform, tons of new features will be available to take your reading experience to the next level. The issues will be very searchable, and the documents will change to fit whatever device you’re on, giving you the best viewing experience. Dig in and see all the cool, new things that you can do with the online version of LOCAL Life.

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• Search bar: Want to jump to your favorite section of the magazine? Or quickly find articles on your favorite subject? The search bar will be your new best friend. Say you want to find everything “tech” related. Simply type in your keyword, and boom - it’ll search the entire issue and bring up every page with the word “tech” on it. You then can scroll through the pages and see what articles interest you.

• Thumbs: Turning on thumbs will create a popup at the bottom of the screen showing thumbnails of the pages. This will allow for an overall view that could help you get to a certain section faster or just see what’s coming next.

• Contents: Clicking the contents button will automatically bring you back to the table of contents.

• Save my place: This feature acts as a digital bookmark. If you need to take a break reading the issue, simply press this button, and when you open the issue on the same device, it’ll bring you right back to where you left off.

• Download PDF: Downloading the issue as a PDF will be great for offline reading, conversion or archiving.

• Mobile view: If you’re curious, or maybe it’s just a personal preference, you can view the issue in mobile view on your desktop. However, when you do this, you’ll notice the toolbar is gone, and the features will change.

Welcome Dr. Caskey!

ROC Dental Group is excited to announce that Dr. Sydney Caskey has joined our practice as a general dentist. A native of Indianapolis, IN and a graduate of Indiana University School of Dentistry, Dr. Caskey’s radiant outlook, meticulous work ethic, and welcoming demeanor make her the perfect addition to our ROC Star team.

Dr. Caskey’s arrival enables us to better serve our patients and contribute more to our Lowcountry community.

NAMI Lowcountry is July’s ROC STAR charity and the recipient of a $1,000 donation. Find out why we think they ROC at namilowcountry.org.

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Clicking on the magnifying glass will zoom in on the lefthand page. Clicking on the pair of headphones will bring your digital experience to life. Whatever article your page is on, an AI voice will begin to read it to you. This is a great feature for when you’re cooking, doing household chores or relaxing in the pool and don’t want to get your issue wet. On the bottom right-hand corner of the screen, you’ll see another icon of a magnifying glass. Clicking on this will zoom you into the right-hand page.

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TAKE A STEP OFF THE BEATEN TRACK TO EXPERIENCE THESE UNDER-THE-RADAR, HIDDEN GEMS OF THE LOWCOUNTRY

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The Lowcountry is teeming with natural beauty no matter where you are, but it’s not uncommon for the rush of tourism to overshadow all that Mother Nature has to offer. Whether you’re a tourist looking to avoid other tourists, new to life in the Lowcountry, or a local wanting to experience a new spot, consider visiting one of these delightful hidden gems. These locations will provide endless summer fun and an experience that will allow you to appreciate the Lowcountry’s beauty in all of its wonder. Take in views, watch wildlife and listen to the sounds of nature that are all too easy to miss.

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HUNTING ISLAND MARSH BOARDWALK TRAIL The Lowcountry is overflowing with quiet, unknown hotspots, and this does not exclude Hunting Island Park; one of the state’s most frequently visited parks. Hunting Island is the site of South Carolina’s only public lighthouse, bringing in millions of visitors each year. However, not many of these visitors know to take a stroll down Hunting Island’s Marsh Boardwalk Trail — a wooden boardwalk through the marsh near St. Helena Island. This short boardwalk is flat and approximately half of a mile down and back, so it’s enjoyable for all ages (bring your dogs). The views from the trail are an absolute dream for nature lovers or animal watchers, as walking along its trails transports families and explorers alike into an untouched natural paradise. At low tide, it’s common to view fiddler crabs scampering across the salty marsh floor, and birds swooping swiftly through the breeze. The trail includes a built-in fenced platform, perfect for admiring the wildlife or watching the sunset over the salt marsh. This location is incredibly awe-inspiring and allows a beautiful and pleasant escape from the hustle and bustle of tourist season.

Get there: State Road S-7-406, St. Helena Island

BURKES BEACH FOLLY Burkes Beach Folly is an astonishing break in Hilton Head’s long stretch of beach that leads into a unique area to explore. Heading south on Burkes Beach, you’ll know you’re there when your path up the beach is interrupted by a thin stretch of ocean water reaching all the way up to the dunes.

This small-scale inlet flows inland all the way to the marsh behind and serves as a wonderfully calm and shallow place to swim around and take in the views in all directions — the stretch of beach, the steady ocean and the tranquil marshland. Burkes Beach Folly is a picture-perfect place to have a picnic, sit by the ocean and take in the natural beauty of the dunes, marsh, and beachfront on Hilton Head Island. Get there: To avoid the sharp rocks on the other side, the best way to get there is to park in Chaplin Park near the end of Burkes Beach Road on Hilton Head Island. Once on the beach, hang a right (south) and walk until you find it.

Take a swing

SWINGS AT HENRY C. CHAMBERS WATERFRONT PARK The stretch of seawall overlooking Beaufort River provides a flawless view of the sunset from the various restaurants, art galleries and shops. However, if you’re looking for a peaceful place to escape the dinner rush and crowd of sunset watchers, travel down the seawall to find these swings hanging in a corner of the popular park.

These tucked away swings hang down and sway with the Spanish moss, providing a perfect sunset-watching spot after dinner. They are fun for all ages, perfect for children to swing off some energy, to steal a romantic moment, or just to chill and enjoy an ice cream cone.

Get there: Bay Street, Beaufort

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BROAD RIVER FISHING PIER Running adjacent to Okatie Highway Bridge is a 1,800-foot fishing pier that is newly renovated and accessible from the intersection where Robert Smalls Parkway meets Savannah Highway. This pier was created when a new Broad River Bridge was built, and they left part of the old bridge from which people could cast a line. Travel East on 170 and make a left to exit. The fishing pier is a little over half a mile down off of this side road. Broad River Fishing Pier is “colocated” and shares a parking lot with Broad River Boat Landing.

There is a boat ramp on site, and is well lit at night to make it out safely after a long evening of fishing off of the pier. There are various amenities such as complimentary parking, clean restrooms and available trash cans to keep the pier clean and taken care of. Redfish, sea trout and sea bass are just a few of the many fish awaiting what you're casting over the pier’s edge.

Get there: Robert Smalls Parkway (170) and Savannah Highway, Burton

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MARSHLAND ROAD PUBLIC BOAT RAMP Towards the upper-middle half of Hilton Head Island, just off Marshland Road is a boat ramp with shallow access to Broad Creek — the perfect place for launching a kayak. This boat ramp is a wonderful and private place to throw a cast net, crab trap or fishing line, or enjoy a peaceful kayak or paddle board ride. This boat ramp gives access to the northernmost point of Broad Creek, providing a quiet and shallow launching point to take in the serene native marshes and admire the beautiful Hilton Head homes along the shoreline. Just off the shore, the wildlife in Broad Creek is abundant, so take advantage of the opportunity to observe many species of birds, fish and other wildlife in its natural habitat. The ramp is located next to Old Oyster Factory, a perfect place to grab a bite to eat after a long day on the water.

Get there: 97 Marshland Road, Hilton Head Island

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OONI FYRA 12 WOOD PELLET PIZZA OVEN Summer parties are about to be a hit with this pizza oven that cooks up a wood-fired pizza in 60 seconds.

Not only is it the perfect addition to your patio, it’s also extremely portable so you can take it wherever your summer takes you. $299. ooni.com

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BOSE FRAMES SOPRANO Your headphone wires won’t get tangled with these sunglasses. These cat-eye frames contain Bose Open Air Audio, a design that allows you to hear and interact with the world while discreetly listening to music. The built-in advanced microphone allows you to take calls while reducing the sound of the wind and noise around you. $249. bose.com

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ZYLLION SHIATSU BACK AND NECK MASSAGER WITH HEAT Not only does this back massager knead tight muscles, it also comes with a heating function that soothes aching muscles. The device comes with a car adapter so you can strap it to a car seat and use it on long trips. $69.95. zyllion.com

Grill smarter, not harder Cook with gas

WEBER GENISIS II SX-335 Whether prepping side dishes in the kitchen, watching the game, or enjoying time with family, you can view everything this smart grill has to offer — such as cook time, food and grill temps, and fuel level directly at the grill or on a smart phone. $1,349. Available at Grayco.

WEBER CONNECT SMART GRILLING HUB Turn any grill into a smart grill with this handy gadget. The step-by-step grilling assistant sends notifications to your smartphone. The app will give you a food readiness countdown, estimated cook time and alert you when it’s time to flip and serve. $129.99. weber.com

Too hot to handle

EMBER MUG Tired of your coffee getting cold in normal glass mugs? This Ember mug connects to an app on your phone and allows you to set the temperature of the mug to the exact degree you want to drink your coffee. $99.95. ember.com

MEATER made Dinner to go

GOSUN SPORT Looking to take your next great meal on the go? This solar oven can bake, roast or steam a meal for two in just 20 minutes when under direct sunlight. Meals will stay hot for hours thanks to vacuum insulation and high-temp silicone seals. $249. gosun.com

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THE ORIGINAL MEATER Monitor your cooking via your phone or tablet with this Bluetooth wireless smart meat thermometer.

The MEATER app will estimate your cook time and alert you when your meat is fully cooked to your liking. $69. meater.com

To the beat of the heat

UKIAH NOTE Everyone loves a fire pit, but what about a fire pit that’s also a Bluetooth speaker?

This portable outdoor entertainment hub has four modes: “Fire Only,” “Music Only,” “Music and Fire,” and “Beat to Music.” Host the ultimate summer party with the Beat to Music mode where the flames dance to the beat of the music, making for an incredible fire show. $399. ukiahco.com

Light up your life

LOOFT LIGHTER I Meet the quickest, safest and cleanest way to light a grill or fireplace. The Looft Lighter will start a fire in 60 seconds with superheated air. No gas, flames or lighter fluids need be present with this guy. If you’re going to be spending your summer around grills and fire pits, this is a must-have. $99.99. looft.com

Caring Coins Foundation

Together we can change lives in the Lowcountry For almost 20 years Hargray’s Caring Coins Foundation has provided over $3.5 million to local non-profit organizations. With your help, we can continue to aid these agencies and help provide food, school supplies, clothing, financial assistance, and even toys at Christmas to families. The list goes on…

Helping your neighbors in need is easy. It’s a simple as rounding up your Hargray bill or donating your spare “change” to change a life.

Donate today and help change lives in your community!

Call 877.HARGRAY and sign up or visit cf-lowcountry.org Caring Coins Foundation disburses funds annually as decided by an independent Board of Directors and the Community Foundation of the Lowcountry.

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BY MARY KUBICA A woman goes out for a run and never returns. A few days later, another woman and her daughter are missing. The community and families are spooked, and then shocked when the daughter shows up 11 years later. No one involved is prepared for the connection and circumstances that surround these events.

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When Letty’s sister turns up dead in her NYC apartment, she grabs her 4-year-old niece and runs. After all, her sister had complained her dangerous ex was making threats. She makes her way to a quaint motel in Treasure island, Florida, and attempts to blend with the snowbirds. Letty must juggle keeping her niece safe with staying alive and out of jail. A murder mystery that will keep you on your toes and teach you not to mess with retirees!

Local Hilton Head resident Sandra Arch has written an endearing tale of renewal, friendship and love. Alexandra Mason, a mother of three boys, needs a fresh start after her husband dies in a car accident. She finds her dream house in a small coastal town where she moves her family. When she finds old journals in the house and starts receiving threatening letters, she realizes the town has buried secrets that could destroy everyone involved.

One fateful summer spent on Cape Cod at age 15 has altered Diane’s life in ways she could not imagine.

What she thought was a tragic projection of her future results in some unorthodox life choices that lead to great blessings.

Yet, she can’t stop thinking about that summer, and a newly formed friendship that appears to be spontaneous is a set-up.

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Authors Elin Hilderbrand, Adriana Trigiani, Patti Callahan, Mary Alice Monroe and others have compiled this collection of short stories, poems and memories in honor of the late, great Dorothea Benton Frank, or Dottie, as she was known. This collection celebrates her love of the Lowcountry, food and family. Reunion Beach was to be the title of Dottie’s next novel, and it inspired her friends and colleagues to create this keepsake tribute with an introduction by her daughter, Victoria.

THE HOUSE ON FRIPP ISLAND BY REBECCA KAUFFMAN Childhood best friends plan a vacation together at a beach house, and the reader sees an interesting portrayal of how two families, friends, children and husbands all interact with each other and the secrets they keep. Kauffman weaves a butterfly effect-like tale where assumptions and misconceptions in the past and present lead to a shocking death. Those who survive the vacation are forever changed and haunted by the memories of their time spent on Fripp Island.

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SHE’S SUGAR AND SPICE AND EVERYTHING NICE MORE ABOUT GINGER Colors: White with brown and black colorings on her back Age: 6 years old Weight: 55 pounds Likes: Peanut butter treats, scratches behind the ear and long walks on the beach. “The perfect date? April 25th. The sand’s not too hot for a walk, and the water’s just cool enough for a swim.” — Ginger (inspired

by Miss Congeniality, her idol) Dislikes: Counting carbs. “Life’s too short not to live a little!

Some gingerbread or ginger beer goes a long way to make my day.” — Ginger Adopt her: Call 843-681-8686 or visit hhhumane.org.

Meet Ginger, an optimistic Husky/Malamute mix looking for her fur-ever home. Ginger was adopted from the Hilton Head Humane Association when she was two years old, but after a shift in her family’s circumstances, Ginger is back in Hilton Head and looking for a new home. This six-year-old is great on the leash, but you can unleash her bubbly personality with a good belly scratch. Ginger’s all nice with just a dash of spice.

She’s a playful pup looking for a permanent home, hopefully with some equally enthusiastic owners.

Ginger’s all smiles at the prospect of being the newest addition to a happy band of dog-lovers!

Official Mensa Challenge ®

Answers are available on LocalLifeSC.com/Mensa

1. The names of eight people are hidden in the sentence below. Can you find them? (The letters are in consecutive order.)

California is a noted place to see the sea, no less than movie theaters.

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Palmetto Dunes Cares MISSION

Palmetto Dunes Cares is focused on giving back while building a sense of community. Its mission is to support the charitable interest for all those who live, invest, work and play in the community. It provides resources and grants that benefit the greater Hilton Head Island area.

INTENSIVE CARE Palmetto Dunes Cares hosts many fundraisers and events throughout the year such as the Turtle Trot 5K Beach Race and the Christmas Toy Drive. Grant recipients for 2021 are shown with advisory council members.

HISTORY

Palmetto Dunes Cares was established in 2018 by residents of the Palmetto Dunes Resort Community.

Its targeted areas of interest for giving include health, environment, arts and culture, community development and education to help support charitable interests within the Hilton Head community. Funds raised are awarded as grants through the Community Foundation of the Lowcountry. Palmetto Dunes residents have input and involvement in the process of awarding grants.

HOW TO HELP

Make a donation through the Community Foundation of the Lowcountry or participate in annual fundraisers such as the Turtle Trot 5Ks, the Thanksgiving Turtle Trot, the Turtle Talk, the Fall Online Auction or the Christmas Toy Drive.

WHO IT HELPS

Since inception in 2018, Palmetto Dunes Cares has awarded $92,070 to local nonprofits. In 2021 Palmetto Dunes Cares awarded $35,600 in grants to 13 organizations – all having been directly impacted by Covid. Recipients included Backpack Buddies of Hilton Head, Bluffton Community Soup Kitchen, Family Promise, Hilton Head Island Safe Harbour, Hospice Care of the Lowcountry, Lowcountry Autism Foundation, Lowcountry Legal Volunteers, National Alliance on Mental Illness Lowcountry, Neighborhood Outreach Connection, Sea Turtle Patrol Hilton Head, Second Helpings, The Children’s Center and The Literacy Center.

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LOCAL Life asked Gregg Russell to share his thoughts on what it means to be local.

Russell has been writing and performing music for nearly 45 years and he is best known here for his evening performances under the old Liberty Oak Tree in Harbour Town where through the years he has delighted some 3 million fans, young and old alike. LOCAL Life welcomes letters to the editor and comments to our website.

Write to info@wearelocallife.com.

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LOCAL SINCE 1977 Gregg Russell is a nationally known singer, songwriter and actor who regularly performs on Hilton Head Island. He has shared the stage with such famous acts as Steve Martin, Tony Bennett, Chicago and The Beach Boys. Watch him perform from 8-9 p.m. each weeknight through Aug. 20 under the famed Liberty Oak at Harbour Town.

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BY GREGG RUSSELL

Looking back to the beginning of my music career, the best training ground I could have received was the time I spent at Walt Disney World while finishing up graduate school at the University of Florida. I was just trying to make some money on the weekends and was part of a musical trio that would roam through the park, find a shady place, and entertain guests.

An agent from Atlanta walked up to our trio one day and said he books talent for resorts in the Southeast and wondered if we would be interested. The other two felt their futures were bright with Disney World, but I told him I would love to give it a try after I graduated, that is, if he would take me as a single artist.

I came to The Sea Pines Resort for a two-week gig, and when I went in to pick up my paycheck after it was completed, they asked me to stay for another two weeks, and then another two weeks after that. Nearly 45 years later, I’m still here, having performed in Harbour Town for more than 3 million people over the years, from Memorial Day through Labor Day, plus special concerts and holidays.

Hilton Head Island is home to me; it’s a true community and the only place since college I’ve called home. I tell my wife, Lindy, that I’m headed out for a quick trip to the grocery store and I’m invariably gone for more than an hour. Whether it’s Publix, Harris Teeter, or wherever, I run into friends, neighbors and even visitors who just want to check in and share their stories with me.

When I moved here, there were only a few thou-

sand people who lived on Hilton Head Island, and the tourism industry wasn’t anything like it is now.

Credit to The Sea Pines Resort and Hilton Head Island for creating a wonderful place where people want to visit and return generation after generation after they get a taste of it. There’s something here for everyone, whether as a visitor or living and working here.

Lindy and I can’t tell you how much we value this community and our friends. Our Hilton Head Heroes nonprofit organization wouldn’t be what it is today without the help of so many local people giving their time and talents. Our mission is to bring families with children suffering from life-threatening illnesses to Hilton Head Island for a vacation.

From restaurants to dolphin cruises, landscapers to pool cleaners, and those who clean and prep the rooms at the Hilton Head Heroes House, it has been a genuine community effort to provide memorable visits for these families when they need it the most.

I owe debt of gratitude to that agent from Atlanta who showed me the way to this beautiful place.

I wasn’t sure I could make a living out of being a musician, but it was the late Sonny Anderson, the legendary director of casting and talent booking for Walt Disney World, who strongly emphasized to me the importance of connecting with people using humor and music. He said to remember that people came to Disney World to forget about the outside world and have a day of fun, and that has carried with me throughout my career here. LL

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MEET THREE LOCALS WHO KNOW A THING OR TWO ABOUT KEEPING THE FLAME GOING.

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There’s a reason fire has fascinated mankind since the beginning. It’s a dynamic force of nature, one that can wreak utter destruction or light a path forward. It can spark a movement, or it can sear a steak. The key is controlling it, manipulating it toward its most useful end.

Fire can be many things. To each of these three locals, it means something very different. They all forged their own relationships with the flame, and each emerged with a story to tell.

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In December of 2018 Angie Evangelista’s idyllic life was plunged into darkness.

The people who filled her life with light and love – her husband, Leo, their two sons, their circle of friends – never left her side, but such was this darkness that all of them lay just beyond her sight. It was an inky void that descended on her the moment she received a diagnosis of breast cancer.

“I would feel depressed and just so lifeless,” she said. “I’d always question, ‘Why me? I’m so young’… It was a whole circle of darkness for us during that time.”

However, as St. Francis of Assisi once said, “All the darkness in the world cannot extinguish the light of a single candle.”

Friends, fellow members of their church and even a few strangers had delivered gifts for Angie, many of them candles. Her passion for candles was well known, and she was burning them nearly constantly to stave off the darkness that hung over her.

“I was down to one candle, and when I lit that candle, that spark… for me it was just like a realization that things are going to get better,” she said. “It was that spark that made me very grateful that I’m still here, still getting treatment. You’re not alone and there are people that love you and support you… I’m going to make more candles so whenever there are women like me, they can light that candle and have that realization that they’re not alone.”

That flame ignited her passion, dispelling the darkness and allowing her to reconnect with her life. Now kindled into a roaring fire, it led Angie to start making her own, blending soy wax with essential oil-infused fragrances that ensnare the senses.

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CANDLES REMIND THIS BLUFFTON WOMAN THAT SHE’S NOT ALONE.

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LOCAL SINCE 2007 Angie Evangelista and her husband, Leo, are the locals behind Bluffton Candles.

When not making candles, they enjoy watching movies on Netflix, cooking with their boys, strolling in the park and reading inspirational books.

Realizing almost immediately that she had something far greater than just a new hobby on her hands, Angie threw herself into her candles as a new business. After a slow start, Bluffton Candles was born. “We named it Bluffton Candles because we wanted to signify not only the place, but the people of Bluffton,” she said.

Starting out in gift stores, Bluffton Candles had to pivot when the pandemic shuttered all their retailers in March. “We thought 2020 was going to be our year,” said Angie with a laugh. Instead, they launched an online store where their candles are now joined by room sprays, hand soaps, loose tea and home décor under the banner of The Bluffton Shop.

And each candle is still poured by hand on the center island of the Evangelistas' kitchen. “If we start making them after dinner, we’re lucky to be done by around midnight. It’s tiresome but rewarding,” she said. “The most we did was 100 candles in one night.”

Now in remission for a year and a half, Angie’s future is looking brighter than ever.

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THIS TREE EXPERT PROVIDES FIREWOOD FOR LOCAL HOMES AND BUSINESSES.

Everyone knows where there’s smoke, there’s fire.

But for Bruce Steed, a better saying might be, “Where’s there’s fire, there’s wood.”

Steed knows wood, an expertise honed over 39 years in the tree business. Getting his start as a teen, raking up pine straw, he eventually worked his way up to the topmost branch: owning his own firm, BS Tree Experts.

Trimming mostly in residential yards, getting trees out from over roofs and driveways, Steed and his crew spend the majority of their time just making sure these trees stay where they’re supposed to. “We do a lot of trimming up palms and removing the seeds so they don’t drop on pool decks and cars.”

But alongside the fronds and berries are the thick trunks and branches of the pines, oaks and cedars that thrive in the Lowcountry soil. When Hurricane Matthew came through, Steed and BS Tree Experts were part of the “chainsaw brigade” helping clear away debris from the storm.

“That was crazy. I was working from daylight to dark, and even then I couldn’t take care of it all with the people I had,” said Steed. “I got calls in Pritchardville, Hardeeville, Hilton Head, Bluffton… I couldn’t run everywhere.”

Even in the post-storm era, the rapid growth of the Lowcountry’s trees means there’s always a tree that needs trimming.

And keeping those trimmed means finding something to do with what’s left.

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LOCAL SINCE 2006 Bruce Steed is the owner of BS Tree Experts on Hilton Head Island. When not trimming trees, he enjoys woodworking and cooking. He loves cooking chicken in a cast iron skillet, cooking Boston Butt, and he’s not too bad at cooking a good pork chop either.

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“I was having to pay to get rid of the wood, so I just started splitting it up and selling it,” he said. “I salvage all the wood that I cut. We chip some stuff up, but the good hard wood we keep for firewood.”

Most of his customers are residential, with Hampton Lake in particular keeping Steed busy. But he does point out that as soon as the Smokehouse opens, he’ll be bringing them plenty of hickory.

“Hickory just gives barbecue a little bit of a smoke that changes the whole flavor it,” he said. “Without that wood, it’s a little bland. I can tell the difference.”

Supplying wood for barbecues, outdoor fireplaces and indoor fireplaces means stacking up cords to season for a year. As Steed puts it, “Dry wood burns better.”

It’s not just the humidity. It’s the species. Steed is quick to point his customers toward the right wood for the right job.

For an indoor fireplace, for example, he recommends water oak.

“Live oak is so hard, and it’s hard to split.

And it takes a lot longer for it to dry out,” he said. “And obviously pine’s no good.”

For those who don’t follow, pine sap can stop up your chimney. “I’ve seen it before,” he said.

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Lee Jenkins HILTON HEAD’S ‘FIREFIGHTER OF THE YEAR’ LOVES GIVING BACK TO THE COMMUNITY THAT RAISED HIM.

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Fire can be a source of inspiration. It can be the focal point around which we share stories. It can feed us, keep us warm. But we must never forget that fire can be deadly.

That’s where our brave firefighters come in, protecting us from the more destructive side of the inferno’s wrath. Like so many of his hook and ladder brothers and sisters, Lee Jenkins is dedicated to keeping people safe.

But as a native islander working on Hilton Head Island, that mission means a little more.

“As a native islander, what better thing could I be doing than giving back to my community?” he said. “It adds another element of understanding because (I grew up) on Hilton Head Island.

Most people aren’t able to work where they grew up.”

Jenkins took what he calls a “nontraditional path” to firefighting.

A graduate of USC in Columbia with a degree in marketing, he had pursued his career path all the way to a prestigious firm in Atlanta.

But for a self-professed country boy accustomed to growing up hunting and riding horses with his father’s Ridgeland side of the family, the city just didn’t feel right.

Plus, as he says, “I love my mom too much to be five hours away."

Spurred by his cousin, a retired battalion chief, Jenkins applied for a spot at Hilton Head Fire and Res-

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LIFETIME LOCAL Lee Jenkins is a fire captain/paramedic for Hilton Head Island Fire Rescue. In his free time, he likes to hang out with family and friends, watch boxing, eat fried shrimp and blue crabs and love on his horses.

cue. He had moved back home and was working at Enterprise cleaning out rental cars in the sweltering heat when the call came in. “Bonnie Evans called me and offered me the position,” he said. “Before she’d even told me what the compensation package was, I said, ‘I’ll take it.’”

He soon proved himself as a supremely competent member of the team, rising to captain over the span of his 15-year career on the strength of his leadership skills. “I always tell my guys, ‘You don’t work for me, you all work with me and we all work for the community,’” he said.

His able leadership recently led to two of the top honors for a firefighter: Officer of the Year for the Town of Hilton Head Island as well as Rotary Club of Hilton Head Island’s Firefighter of the Year.

“To get both of those awards in one year, I was definitely humbled,” he said. “I’m very grateful. A lot of people other than myself deserve the award. I was just the one who accepted it.”

To Jenkins, the biggest reward is working in the community that raised him and having the opportunity to give back by keeping them safe.

“That’s what’s important to me,” he said. “Being able to reach people where they are.” LL

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THE REALITY TV STAR AND FORMER LOCAL LIFE INTERN SHARES HER FAVORITE MEMORIES FROM LIFE ON HILTON HEAD AND HER EXPERIENCES ON ABC’S ‘THE BACHELOR.’

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Before Serena Pitt decided Matt James was “not her person” on the reality TV show “The Bachelor,” she bravely left her suburban life in Toronto to spend four months on Hilton Head Island, volunteering as an intern for LOCAL Life magazine. She brought her friend, Brigitte, along for the adventure, and the two young Canadians made the most of their time in the Lowcountry — exploring our beaches and soaking up as many sunsets as possible.

Serena convinced Brigitte to come along with the promise of possibly bumping into Tyler Crispen and Angela Rummans, two contestants from the reality TV show “Big Brother” who had recently relocated to the island. In typical six-degrees-of-Lowcountry fashion, Serena and Brigitte drew the assignment of interviewing the reality stars for LOCAL Life’s February 2020 issue.

After the volunteer internship ended, Serena returned to school before her mother and sister convinced her to apply for the 25th season of “The Bachelor.” Now that the show is over (she stepped away in week 8), LOCAL Life’s Anna Lee Hoffman contacted her to discuss her experience on the show and her memories of island life.

SWIPE LEFT Serena Pitt was one of the final four women on the 25th season of "The Bachelor." She realized Matt James wasn't for her in Week 8 and walked away from the show, leaving him in tears.

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[Serena Pitt] The beach and the sunsets, 100 percent. Those are the things I miss the most.

We have beaches in Toronto, but they’re not the same. The beaches on Hilton Head are stunningly beautiful, so we made time especially in November and December to book it and catch the sunset. It was so, so pretty and we loved it.

[LL] What was your biggest takeaway from the intern experience? [SP] I think that because I didn’t go into a full-time job in my industry and in my city, it really opened up my mind to take more risks in life. I did end up going back to school and getting back on track, but taking those four months to go away and do something different and unique taught me to get outside of my comfort zone and take opportunities that I may never get again. The advice that I would give to others and to myself is “Just do it.” There were definitely hard days when I would just think, “What are my next three years going to look like?” and because I’m such a planner, I would worry, “Am I putting myself at a disadvantage by coming here?” but I don’t look back on the experience and feel like I’m behind anyone.

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[LL] What was it like meeting fellow reality TV stars Tyler Crispen and Angela Rummans before you were on a reality TV show yourself? [SP] That was a really cool experience.

Brigitte was a really big “Big Brother” fan. I had only watched a few of the seasons, but I knew who they were because my sister was a big fan. We ended up going back and watching a decent amount of their season when we were given the opportunity to interview them.

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It was definitely a highlight, and it was really cool to be able to put that on my resume and to say that we conducted that interview. That was like our baby, that project. We were working on that after hours, like non-stop because we were so excited about it, just being reality TV show fans. They were so nice, so easy-going and were great to work with.

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[LL] What caused you to eventually apply to be a contestant on The Bachelor? [SP] I have always been a fan of the show. I’ve watched it for years, but never had any intentions of going on the show. I think the game-changer for me was the announcement that Matt was the bachelor. I was interested in meeting him. He was someone who I actually thought I would hit it off with. When ABC announced it, my mom and sister were like, “You need to apply, you need to apply!” They basically hounded me for a month and a half before I finally did it. After applying, I completely forgot about it and never thought that I would hear back, but then they left a few voicemails pretty quickly. I started the interview process, and the ball just kind of kept rolling from there.

[LL] What were the best/worst things about the show? [SP] I think the best thing was just the relationships, across the board. I made amazing relationships with the crew, and I made amazing friendships that are still some of my closest friendships to date with the other women. Honestly, as much as it didn't work out with Matt, I still am grateful for the relationship. I truly believe you learn something about yourself in every relationship you’re in, whether it works out or not. The worst part ... filming was definitely stressful, don't get me wrong, there were definitely some tough days and some low points, for sure. As you can imagine, one guy and many women is not normal or ideal. But I think for me, having to watch it back was the most stressful. I got more comfortable as the season went on, but I did not like having to watch myself on television and not know what was going to be shown, and then just having to relive it. My friends and family — my closest circle — really had no idea what happened.

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Everyone in my life was wondering, “what's going on? Are you engaged?,” and I just had to hold in that it doesn't work out. Not being able to talk about it, and just having to relive it with everyone for the first time was the worst part.

My friends were pretty respectful about not harassing me when it aired, but the way my journey ended was a little bit different than usual, so it was kind of a relief after everyone knew and I could finally talk to them about it.

[LL] What are you up to these days? [SP] I think my life in the past two years since my time on Hilton Head has definitely taken a big turn. I’m not where I thought I would be if you asked me a year ago. Before “The Bachelor” I had been working for a PR Agency and finishing my post-grad program in event marketing. That was the direction that I was going in life prior to the show. After the show, I just decided to take a second for myself and started exploring other opportunities. It was a really crazy eight months and year, so I have goals and things in mind that I’m going to be pursuing, but for now, I’m also just taking care of my own health and wellness. LL

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FORMER LOWE’S EXECUTIVE DOUG ROBINSON SHARES HIS SECRETS FOR SUCCESS. STORY BY EDDY HOYLE

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Doug Robinson started his career as a management trainee at 84 Lumber Company, a building materials supplier in Pittsburgh. He rose through the ranks to become corporate vice president of purchasing and a board member. Robinson has over three decades of strategic operations, supply chain and merchandising experience. He has led, designed and executed domestic and international strategies for leading home improvement, appliance and building materials companies. Robinson was president of international operations and development for Lowe’s Companies, a $56 billion home-improvement retailer. Prior to joining Lowe’s, Robinson was CEO, president and board member of ARXX ICF – an innovative specialty building products company in Canada. Doug also served as CEO and president of Beaver Lumber Company in Ontario. Most recently, Doug was the CEO and director of West Marine, the leading retailer of boating supplies with over 250 locations nationally. He currently sits on the corporate boards of Tradesmen International, Conner Industries, Inc. and Weston Forest.

In 2017 Robinson retired and with his wife, Kristine, moved to the Lowcountry.

He missed being involved in business operations, so he is opening a new business in Bluffton called X-Golf, an indoor golf center with golf simulator bays, weekly leagues/tournaments, corporate events and private parties. A PGA pro will be on staff to offer certified training, lessons and skills development. Robinson said, “It’s a place to come play, train and entertain.” Located in the Tanger 2 shopping center, it is scheduled to open in August.

The Robinsons moved to Spring Island because they have always loved the Lowcountry, a perfect location to pursue their passions: golf, sailing, hiking and Kristine’s love of equestrian pursuits. She is a professional horse trainer and rider.

They also are active with the Spring Island Trust, the Coastal Conservation League and the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. Here are his tips for success:

Keys to Success

1. Embrace Change. “The world changes at a rapid rate, so develop the ability to evolve,” Robinson said. “Agile leadership is needed both professionally and personally to be highly adaptive. Adapt and adjust so you can survive and prosper. Be willing to look at your business or circumstances and make changes. Embrace change.”

2. Create the Right Set of Balance. “I believe in principle-based leadership, not necessarily based on policies and procedures. It’s like a balance between art and science. I want to achieve an outcome, not just follow policies. You need flexibility and latitude for creative and innovative solutions as opposed to following rigid policies and processes, which could lead to stagnation instead of innovation. Find the right set of balance.”

3. Continuously Nurture Yourself. “Continuous growth allows you to make improvements and changes both professionally and personally. When you stop growing, you start to die. My personal mantra is to spend time making myself better. Learn, adapt skills and expand your contacts. Merge your spiritual side with your professional side, and your family to be continuously nurtured.”

4. Play Offense, Not Defense. When things change, we tend to resist and defend what we’ve already got. “We believe in our own press and success,” Robinson stated. He explained that when we have had past success, change causes us to get defensive. “That causes us to defend what we’ve always done instead of being on the offense and forward-looking.”

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5. People Power. Robinson said, “You can organize and support your people, but you can’t ‘manage’ them. Support their growth and provide tools. Organize people and processes in business for desired outcomes to grow and improve. Organize processes to be outcome-focused and less procedural and process-oriented.

Leaders focus on outcomes and provide others opportunities to use their skills.” LL

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Have a product you craft and sell that just screams Lowcountry? LOCAL Life, in partnership with Hargray, is ready to recognize and reward submissions from businesses in Hilton Head, Bluffton, Beaufort and Okatie. As long as your items are made and sold locally, you’ll be eligible to participate in the Crafted in the Lowcountry Contest.

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With six categories, local crafters are sure to find one that fits their products. There will be a winner for each category, as well as a grand prize, decided by a panel of judges that are experts in their fields.

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FOOD Trey Place

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HOME Joni Vanderslice

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HOME submissions should be items that take a home from shabby to chic. This could include furniture, lights, window treatments, garden products, etc.

Submissions for STYLE would be apparel and accessories.

FOOD AND DRINK could be anything from your grandmother’s jam or your small-batch soda.

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For ART, any media from paintings to sculptures would be accepted.

The judges include Trey Place, chef and dean of the Cooking School at Michael Anthony’s Cucina Italiana; Tony “Cheetah” Chism, managing partner, GM and bar manager at WiseGuys; Carolyn Males, an arts and culture writer; Kay Stanley, founder and CEO of Spartina 449; Joni Vanderslice, founder and president of J. Banks Design Group; and Meredith Taylor, owner and retail leader of Gifted Hilton Head.

Enter your item The grand prize includes the locally crafted item featured prominently in an issue of LOCAL Life as well as a feature story, cash, a social media campaign, professional photography and videography, potential additional distribution and more. To get your submissions in, visit CraftedInTheLowcountryAwards.com.

Past winners Winning entries have included bread, silk scarves, flavored rum, a serving tray, artwork that perfectly represents the Lowcountry environment and a grandprize-winning credenza.

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Perspire, glisten, glow, sweat … repeat SWEATING IS GOOD FOR YOUR BODY ALL YEAR ROUND.

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There’s an old adage: “horses sweat, men perspire, ladies glow.” No matter what you call it, we all do it. And if you’ve spent any summers in the Lowcountry, where the heat and humidity can be oppressive, you’re going to sweat even more and in less time.

There’s nothing wrong with sweating. It’s how our bodies regulate temperature and try to keep us cool: Water is excreted through glands in the skin, evaporates, and cools the body. If we didn’t sweat, we’d die, whether we’re sick in bed or relaxing in a sauna. When we exercise, the muscles heat up even more, generating more sweat.

All of which explains why it’s important to stay hydrated and avoid excessive heat during the hot summer months. All that fluid we lose sweating needs to be replaced. Does this mean you should try to not sweat? Not at all.

“From a physiological perspective, sweating is absolutely a good thing,” says Chad Cannon, owner of CannonFit in Bluffton, where the emphasis is on getting your heart rate up and sustaining it through

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a combination of cardio activity and strength training, maximizing calorie burn and muscle exhaustion. “Our bodies would overheat if we did not sweat. And sweating during exercise usually means you are reaching a level that promotes cardiovascular health.”

How much should you sweat?

Some evidence suggests people who sweat more are getting a more intense workout, and that fitter individuals sweat more quickly and more profusely, but there’s tremendous variation in how much and how soon we sweat.

That’s why Cannon advocates focusing on reaching a “level of exercise where sweat actually shows up, rather than measuring the timing or amount.”

And just because it’s summer, don’t assume you shouldn’t work out. When it’s really hot, exercise in air-conditioned environments, choose the cooler times of the day if you are exercising outdoors, and

keep hydrated. And of course, be sensible: Stop exercising if you experience unusual symptoms, such as dizziness and nausea.

Advantages to summer exercising Warm muscles tend to be more supple, allowing people to push their flexibility an extra degree or two.

“There’s a marked contrast between flexing and stretching in cold weather and summer,” said Jay Goodwin, manager of The Stretch Zone (Bluffton). “By slowly pushing the warm muscle fibers, range of motion increases and benefits are very tangible.

A long, stretched muscle takes more time to contract when it’s warm, so the effects of stretching stay with you longer.”

But not all sweating in the heat is the same. Healthy activities such as exercise or controlled time in a sauna is good; sweat generated by too much time in the heat, or being nervous or sick, can lead to problems such as heat exhaustion, anxiety, and illness.

Again, don’t overdo it.

So what is sweat?

The majority of sweat is water, but most of us think of or taste salt. That’s because it contains small amounts of sodium, potassium, calcium, and magnesium — electrolytes that help trigger various electrical responses in the body, such as flexing muscles.

Which is why drinking electrolytes during and after high impact or long periods of exercise is beneficial.

Sweat also contains small amounts of pheromones and of course, bacteria, which grow in the released sweat and make it stink: Antiperspirants (or any kind of deodorant), certain fabrics, and frequent bathing can remedy these odors.

Sweating releases a small amount of toxins — and a little bit of heavy metals and BPA plastics; it’s the liver and kidneys that do most of the body’s detoxification. Generally, a person’s overall nutrition is likely to have a greater impact on body detoxification than sweating because good nutrition supports healthy organ function.

Since you’re going to sweat anyway, try to do so as healthily as possible. Hydrate, hydrate, hydrate – all day long, not just when you think you need it, and not just in summer. LL

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SITTING PRETTY Varied seating options at this dining area gives the space a relaxed and casual vibe while adding a lot of visual interest. Pops of pattern and color bring life to the design.

The seating is softened by fluffy pillows that complement the colors and patterns. With all of the trim work throughout the home that is typically painted white, Group 3 chose to paint the bench seat a bright leafy green, contrasting all of the white walls and ceilings.

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CURB APPEAL Group 3 Designs was responsible for the architecture of this home that is coastal in nature. With a lot of symmetry and a grand staircase entrance, the home is substantial but not overwhelming.

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GRAND ENTRANCE A Hilton Head area map made into custom wallpaper hangs in the downstairs entryway. With a vinyl “rug” floorcovering by Spicher and Company (available at Pyramids Hilton Head) this entry way is charming, personal and full of character.

When the owners of this Hilton Head Island home said they wanted to design a residence that was unique, the architects and interior designers at Group 3 say that they couldn’t have predicted the outcome. Even though the family wanted a calming coastal feel, they didn’t want it to be boring and they were willing to take a few design risks. With the home industry trends gravitating so heavily towards all-white, these owners, architects and interior designers weren’t afraid to push the boundaries of color, pattern, and experiment with custom details. With eye popping bursts of green, yellow, and teal blue, the home feels vibrant but maintains the relaxed coastal style of the Lowcountry. LL

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BEACH IS CALLING With a yellow accent wall, a sliding barn door, and teel blue bathroom cabinets, the colors and details make this guest room spirited and beachy.

Sea glass tile in the bathroom shower from floor to ceiling contributes to the colorful, beachy look.

WINDOW SEAT This porch spared no details with a white wood paneled wall, painted blue ceilings, and furnishings that coordinate with the rest of the home.

Large windows provide ample light for enjoying coastal paradise.

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SAND BAR A kitchen doesn’t have to be white to feel clean and serene. The choice of “sand” color cabinets was intentional here to provide a calming vibe and intentionally different from so much of what we are seeing today in kitchen trends

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FROM SETTING THE RIGHT MOOD TO CREATING A COHESIVE DESIGN, HERE ARE TIPS FOR CREATING A STUNNING EXTERIOR SPACE. STORY BY LIBBY O’REGAN + PHOTO BY JOHN MCMANUS

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When designing a home in the Lowcountry, it’s important to consider your exterior living space.

After all, being outside and being able to enjoy our beautiful surroundings are why so many people choose to live here. With these easy tips from Group 3 Designs, you’ll maximize your outdoor living space.

GREENS BRING A SPACE TO LIFE. Moss balls, grasses, and fern topiaries were used throughout here. Greenery elements bring life to the space, as well as depth with pops of rich color. Faux greenery on porches brings HHI's lush natural surrounds onto the porch in a easily maintained manner.

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TREAT OUTSIDE SPACES LIKE ANY OTHER ROOM INSIDE YOUR HOME. Your outside living spaces should be treated as carefully as your interior ones. A cohesive design and consistent color palate across the entire space is important, even if there are different seating zones.

LIGHT THE WAY. Choose lighting elements for different scenarios. Can lights on dimmers allow for task lighting or on low setting for late night evenings. Battery powered luminaries (available at Pyramids) were placed throughout for muted ambient lighting, with the flicker aspect resembling real candles. Lantern on coffee table is portable for adjusting location as needed.

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Five ideas from a professional MINOR ENHANCEMENTS & UPGRADES THAT MAKE A MAJOR DIFFERENCE. Kathleen Mayers of KPM Flooring shares five of the latest style and innovation trends from the world of flooring.

1. ALL THAT GLITTERS Metal is everywhere these days in the home – appliances, plumbing fixtures, accessories. Gold is a top choice, especially when paired with emerald green or black. Feeling nervous about adding that much punch to a room? Try a golden rug for a more modest statement.

2. WARM AND FUZZY Natural fiber is a tried and true staple here in the Lowcountry, and can be easily customized for any space. Today’s trends are more patterned and available in a variety of fibers. If you have a rug you love that is too small for your new space, consider layering it over an inexpensive jute rug. Recent introductions incorporate synthetic fibers that are easy to clean and can even be used outdoors.

3. CLASSIC STYLE WITH A TWIST Looking to add interest to a bathroom while keeping it simple and elegant?

Combine two sizes of a natural stone, such as Carrara, and play with the staggering and placement of the tiles to achieve a look that is elevated and personal. Larger formats and new drain systems for showers create opportunities for fabulous floors that continue into the shower.

4. EVERYTHING OLD IS NEW AGAIN Engineered over solid hardwood floors are the way to go in our balmy, island climate. Engineered hardwood floors are durable, resist warping in humidity and are available in a wide array of wood species, finishes, textures and plank sizes. Lately, we are seeing the trend back to warmer tones that keep the space bright and welcoming.

5. PENNY FOR YOUR THOUGHTS Or in this case, style. Penny round tiles are back – updated in color and pattern. Once the staple of every 50s era bathroom, this new generation comes in stone, recycled glass, suitable for use on floors and the original ceramic. A penny round backsplash is the perfect spot for an artistic focal point. This mosaic combines the modern penny round look with the timelessness of natural stones, and easily pairs with a variety of countertops.

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LIVE LIKE A LOCAL Coastal palettes can easily be achieved with a GlassEco recycled glass surface. Add oyster shells to your custom mix as seen above for a distinctive Lowcountry look.

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BEFORE & AFTER

From ‘Meh’ to Modern ARLENE WILLIAMS KITCHEN DESIGNS REIMAGINES A DRAB, DATED KITCHEN INTO SOMETHING PHENOMENAL.

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Sometimes a kitchen redesign is a simple thing. Maybe some fresh paint, new cabinets, countertops and backsplash tile. Simple.

Sometimes, however, you need to rethink everything. Such was the case when Arlene Williams entered the kitchen you see here, staring down a challenge to turn it into something amazing.

“Sometimes I do walk into a place and think, ‘Why would they have done that?’” said Williams. “But I’ve been at this for a very long time, and know that everyone's taste is different."

But even someone without Williams’ years of experience can see the problems with the original kitchen – overly dark wood at odds with the rest of the home’s airy aesthetic, cabinet placement that throttles any workspace, a dining room entry that had been made into a tunnel for some odd reason and — perhaps most egregious — an off-center center island.

Lucky for Williams, the homeowner has a great sense of design and was very involved in the reimagining of her spaces. "It was definitely a collaboration," Williams said.

ALL THE BETTER Beyond simply being outdated, this kitchen presented multiple challenges in terms of layout.

Eliminate the congestion

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One of the more inspired decisions was to relocate the refrigerator to the other end of the kitchen workspace.

“Spatially, it didn’t work with the fridge on that wall because it caused the island workspace to be constricted,” said Williams.

“By moving appliances, we created more efficient workspaces and eliminated the congestion around the appliances.”

Now freed of both a bulky fridge and massive dark cabinets, the wall adds a pop of color with its aquamarine glass tile backsplash over the sleek induction cooktop from Billy Wood Appliance.

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“The idea of opening the space allowed the kitchen to become more functional, because it gave us more space to work with,” said Williams. It also helped carry the open airiness found throughout the rest of the house, making the dining room in Williams’ words, “feel more welcoming and more a part of the home.”

BEFORE GO WITH THE FLOW Eliminating the tunnel around the dining room entrance created a much more cohesive sense of flow.

Get creative Beyond moving the center island, Williams was able to make it both look amazing and simply work better for the homeowner.

“She wanted to be able to sit at this island and make it more functional for how she wants to live in her home,” said Williams.

Calling on Distinctive Granite & Marble, Williams worked with them on a unique quartz countertop with the seam for a second layer extending for bar seating hidden ingeniously beneath a miter joint. “It was a feat of mental engineering,” said Williams.

“The fun part of what I do is thinking things through mechanically, figuring out how we can make this work.”

Lighten and brighten

SO FRESH, SO CLEAN Despite losing bulky cabinets, the kitchen now offers the same storage in a much cleaner look.

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BEFORE

Beyond basic storage, the paneled refrigerators in white complement the custom colored rift cut white oak island.

Cabinetry from Dutch Made was chosen to lighten and brighten the space. The first task was finding a finish that worked with the existing flooring, an Italian marble with a slight peach cast that called for a subdued contrast.

“The other decision the homeowner made was that she wanted the least amount of hardware possible,” said Williams. As a solution, we installed touch latch hardware where possible and hardware with a minimal profile elsewhere." LL

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Home tech that’s too hot to touch BRING THESE FIVE CONTACTLESS TECHNOLOGIES INTO YOUR HOME

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As we emerge from the house and put 2020 in the rearview mirror, there is a “new normal” in the outside world that is becoming contactless, starting with payments and restaurant menus.

Unless you live in a bubble, it only makes sense to bring that new hygiene standard to your home. Here are some hot-tech products that keep sanitize while looking good in your home.

2. HANDS-FREE FAUCETS Design has come a long way since inventor Australian Norman Wareham was awarded a patent in 1984. What was once a simple faucet design with limited functionality is now a fashionable part of the kitchen counter. The finishing options range from brushed nickel to brass to rose gold and even blue. And they do more than Mr. Wareham ever imagined.

In addition to motion sensors, many have an automatic off timer and a sprayer LED light to indicate water temperature. This Beale model by American Standard will make a splash in any kitchen.

3. SENSOR SOAP DISPENSER If Simple Human can make a garbage can sleek and sexy, leave it to them to design a beautiful sensor soap dispenser that is touch-free so no germs or smudges are left behind. The fast, precise motion sensor triggers an aerating pump to deliver just the right amount of rich, creamy pre-lathered foam. To control the amount of soap desired, position your hand up close to the sensor for a little soap and farther away for more. Of course you will want to refill it with a Mandarin orange soap cartridge – bubbles never smelled so good.

4. SANITIZING WAND Trigger warning. Sorry to be the bearer of bad news, but your cell phone and TV remotes are disgusting. We don’t have to see them to know that they are covered with germs. Assuming everyone in your home keeps their hands clean, the TV remote is still full of germs, dust and maybe some bonus dog saliva. Your phone is even dirtier, especially because it is difficult to clean well. That is, until it meets the Lume sanitizing wand.

Now, with a wave of a wand, you can sanitize desks, restaurant tables, shopping carts and, of course, your phone and remotes. Bonus: It’s lightweight so you can carry it in your purse or beach bag.

1. CONTACTLESS DOORBELL Ring doorbells are pretty cool but your visitor or delivery person still needs to touch them, and cleaning the doorbell is probably not on your housekeeping list. Until now. At the 2021 Consumer Electronics Show, Alarm.com unveiled a contactless video doorbell. In addition to bells and whistles like two-way voice, security lights and a heater, there is a door mat that triggers the bell when someone stands on it. OK, George Jetson may have had one but he doesn’t count.

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5. INTELLIGENT TOILETS The Eir intelligent toilet by Kohler is like a designer piece of furniture (with a designer price, starting at around $5,500). For that price you get a full complement of convenient features including heated seat, customizable cleansing, night-light, hands-free opening/closing, and automatic flush. We are sure the person who called the toilet ‘a throne’ didn’t have this in mind.

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SIMPLE SEAHORSE A single piece of art with a sea motif is enough to make a beachy statement in this living room without overdoing it.

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Seashells and mermaids and pineapples, oh my! When you hear the term "beach house," we wouldn’t be surprised if one of these classic sea motifs came to mind. We’re also guessing those mental images brought a swirl of bright, tropical colors with them. The classic beach house look isn’t completely out, but it may need a bit of tweaking to keep up with current interior design trends. Lucky for us, design trends that are popular right now work well with beach houses, and it won’t be hard to find the perfect décor. Here is a glimpse of what’s in and what’s out so you can bring the latest style to your Lowcountry beach house.

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Keep it minimal For starters, you’re going to need to check the house for any overused seathemed motifs – we’re looking at you, seashells and ships. Anchors, palm trees and fish are included too. It’s not that you can’t use these iconic symbols at all, but you’ll need to use them tastefully. "Less is more" in this case. While you’re at it, it’s also time to kick the clutter. Minimalism is a trend that works well with beach houses, so take this opportunity to bring a crisp and clean touch to your home.

It’ll be a breath of air fresher than a walk along the shore.

Instead of this: Filling your home with every seashell, anchor and fish decoration you can find… Try this: Choose your favorite sea motif and select only a few curated pieces to display the theme.

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If you’re having trouble getting past the thought of a beach house without excessive beach motifs (we get it, they’ve been around for ages), switch gears by structuring the entire design around a color scheme. Bright corals and aqua blues may be tempting, but they’ve gotten a little worn out. The days of resting with a softer color scheme are here. Think earthy – lots of neutrals, paired with some subdued blues and greens. Swap aqua with sky blue and coral with terracotta orange.

Colors like these mimic nature, which is the perfect vibe for lazing by the ocean. This is already common beach house protocol, but don’t forget to use lots of white, too.

Like we said earlier, natural wood is your friend when it comes to designing a modern beach house. Flooring shouldn’t be perfectly matched, but choosing wood that is a similar shade, such as light or dark, will keep your home consistent. Arranging the wood in a pattern, like herringbone, is another way to add interest to your home. When in doubt, traditional planks in alternating sizes are a classic choice.

If wood flooring seems too harsh, cozy area rugs will add the perfect touch of comfort.

Instead of this: Designing your home around a beachy pattern or theme…

Try this: Pick out a color scheme and fit the rest of the design around it.

Instead of this: Making carpet the flooring of choice throughout the home… Try this: Use wood flooring, but add plenty of area rugs in various shapes, sizes and patterns.

Add the finishing touches

WHITE OUT The use of white on white in this stunning kitchen proves there are few limits to this classic neutral.

Play with texture Since we’re taking it easy with the sea motifs, you may be wondering how to add some interest to your beach house. The answer? Texture. Texture can add just as much interest as motifs, but in a more subtle way. If you use wicker, be sure to choose lighter pieces. Linen and cotton are timeless classics to use throughout the whole house.

Slipcoverings is one way to do this. Use natural wood to mimic the wild shores of unmanicured beaches filled with driftwood – nix the perfectly slick, factory-made wood.

Incorporate these textures with the use of furniture, baskets, accents and finishes.

Instead of this: Filling your rooms with matching sets of heavy, wicker furniture…

Try this: Add a few light, airy wicker pieces here and there, such as a basket or a single chair.

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Good design is always in the details. By now, you’re probably tired of us telling you to keep sea motifs to a minimum and may be wondering what you can do with them. Here are some ideas. Add an accent wall with patterned wallpaper covered in sea motifs. Don’t go crazy and cover your whole house with it, but a single wall in a bathroom or dining room could be just the conversation piece your house needs. Another option is to add some simple sea motif wall art. Don’t overdo it – a few canvases here and there will do the trick. Use a sea sculpture as the centerpiece of a coffee table or on a bookshelf. Additionally, you could add some plants around the home. These are popular in most interior design styles at the moment, but would work especially well in a beach house with tropical influences.

Instead of this: Covering a whole room in seathemed, patterned wallpaper…

Try this: Choose one wall to cover and use as an accent wall. LL

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Summer gardening survival guide TIPS FOR BRAVING THE HEAT AND HAVING BEAUTIFUL BEDS

One of the best things about the Lowcountry is the warm weather.

One of the worst things about the Lowcountry is the warm weather.

This is particularly true if you want pretty flowers to add a punch of color to your gardens or patio pots in July or August. A number of spring flowers will wilt in the hot humid summer, reminiscent of the wicked witch in the Wizard of Oz. Petunias, million bells, geraniums and a whole host of other annuals that thrive in the spring sunshine need to be moved to the shade if there’s any hope of their surviving until fall. So what can you plant that will take a beating from the sun and humidity? Actually, you have a few stellar options:

1. The first option is the reliable Pentas.

Pentas is one of the best pollinator-attracting plants around. It blooms all summer long, even during the hottest weather conditions. The large clusters of starry blooms on Pentas are the perfect resting place for butterflies, hummingbirds and bees. Depending on the variety, they typically will grow from 18 to 36 inches as an annual and are available in purple, red, white and pink. Pentas grow equally well in the ground and in containers. You may choose to pinch back the early growth in order to encourage bushier plants.

2. Oh, so you’re looking for a shorter plant?

Then the victorious Vinca Flower is for you.

Abundant blooms and ease of care make Vinca (Catharanthus roseus) an excellent selection if you have little time to tend your garden. Useful in borders, flowerbeds, rock gardens and containers, the Vinca flower provides instant color wherever it grows. The round, flat blooms appear on top of 12- to 15-inch stems. Many cultivars are described as "with eye." These varieties feature one color in the center of the bloom that fades out to a main color.

Flower colors can be pink, red, white, or purple. While an annual here in the Lowcountry, vincas (NOT the new dwarf variety) will actually reseed themselves if you don’t mind keeping the dead stems through the winter. What could be more fabulous than that?

3. Oh, so you’re actually looking for a larger flower?

Then you simply must try Dipladenia (Dips).

Dipladenia is often confused with Mandevilla. At a quick glance, they appear identical, but dips have smaller leaves and flowers than its cousin and they lack the hard leaf ridges found in Mandevilla. Also, while Mandevilla are vigorous climbers, dips tend to be bushier in form, which is fabulous for both containers and gardens. While the dipladenia flowers are somewhat smaller (but not by much) than Mandevilla, these little plants are blooming tanks which attracts hummingbirds galore. Also, unlike the beautiful but lazy Hibiscus, these plants bloom nonstop – no resting and then blooming for them. Oh, and did I mention that they do NOT need to be deadheaded? I’m in love.

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4. Oh, so you were really looking for a short plant with blue flowers?

Well, then you definitely need Blue Daze (Evolvulus glomeratus).

This is one plant that likes it hot! Blue Daze is an evergreen member of the morning glory family with downy leaves and small blue flowers.

It’s my go-to plant for a container “spiller” and while it is sold as an annual, it often over winter spreads when planted in my garden. Just be careful to not over water – it does not tolerate soggy soil. Blue Daze is a low maintenance plant that requires minimal care to thrive, is tolerant of salty conditions (including direct salt spray) and is deer resistant. What’s not to love?

Looking for something else? Well, Sugar, Honey, Ice Tea, I give up. Happy Gardening y’all. LL

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From 1988 through 2019, All Saints Episcopal Church hosted a spring garden tour, showcasing spectacular gardens in our area to benefit local charitable organizations.

Not to be bested by Covid, Garden Tour organizers put on their thinking caps and created a collection of beautiful notecards, featuring the artwork from eight past garden tour posters. The inside of the assorted cards are blank, so they’re perfect for almost any occasion.

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Jekyll Island STORY + PHOTOGRAPHY BY MICHELE ROLDÁN-SHAW

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Sometimes you have to find your own secret spot within a bustling and decidedly un-secret location.

This could mean going to a certain area, at a certain hour or season, perhaps even by a certain mode of transport. On Jekyll Island — once the cloistered resort of the fabulously wealthy, but today a popular destination for families of every stripe — solitude will not occur by accident.

I was privileged to accompany some friends when they rented a beach house on Jekyll for a week. I’d been to the island before but only as a day-trip, so it was a whole new experience making a home of it; we stayed just a few steps from one of the boardwalk “crossovers” that span high, scrub-covered dunes to arrive at the sea. Every morning I’d get up before dawn, make a cup of tea and carry it down to watch the sun rise over the Atlantic. It had been so long since I'd witnessed this spectacle of a flaming red orb shimmering on the horizon that I’d almost forgotten the sun really is exactly what it looks like: a giant ball of fire. Way out there with it were a dozen shrimp boats combing their nets on the lonely fringes.

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My friends were not up at this hour so I put in the time exploring Jekyll by bike. Paths wound through maritime forest, already a steaming, humming jungle; in and out of the marsh, where egrets rose from baking mud; and of course, down to the beach, including the beloved “Driftwood Beach,” very inaptly named because none of that wood drifted there. It is a bone-yard beach, created when encroaching salt tides kill the trees and leave their “bones” to bleach most picturesquely in the sand. Despite the early hour I would always see other vacationers walking their dogs, taking pictures or getting that early-bird exercise before the heat set in.

Later, when my friends mobilized to action, we explored the island by golf cart, visiting the historic district and T-shirts shops before spending the afternoon with books and lounge chairs at the beach.

Evening meant seafood dinners followed by a constitutional around the neighborhood, admiring flowers in bloom and our favorite beach cottages, perhaps seeing the tiny island deer doing their nightly rampages through people’s ornamental plantings.

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It was all quite easy and tame, the sort of vacation that actually relaxes you.

One morning on my ride I took a new Mode of transport: Bike tack and ended up at a beach on the Cost: $8 for a vehicle underdeveloped south end of the island. day-pass onto the island After coming through a tunnel-like path in the dune scrub, I emerged at a long, deserted stretch such as I had only seen on bridgeless islands like Sapelo or Cumberland. It was magnificent. Early golden sun lit up the white sand, and a muddy blue Atlantic lay warm and flat as a blanket. Great flocks of terns let out their shrill cries, a sound so oddly comforting like sticky heat and tidal flat smells — coastal ease through all the senses.

I leaned my bike against the twisted skeleton of a red cedar tree and went down for a swim. There was nobody. After rolling the bike along another mile or so, skirting the tern flocks and rounding a point to the inlet side, I exited via another boardwalk and got back on the paved road. Now I knew the deal at Jekyll Island: just get up early and ride my bike to this exact beach, and it will be my own secret spot where for a few precious moments I can pretend I’m not an ordinary tourist. After that, I can get frozen yogurt by the T-shirt shops. LL Location: Coastal Georgia, just south of Brunswick

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SUMMER HOT SPOT The May River Sandbar is a tiny island that appears in the middle of the May River at low tide. It is only accessible by boat or raft.

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The Sandbar, aka Redneck Riviera, is a local phenomenon that has loomed large in the lives of natives and newcomers alike.

A mere humble strip of sand that gets exposed by the outgoing tide twice daily in the May River, it is the scene of much happy salty revelry during the hot months.

Entire families repair to it with their dogs for afternoons of swimming, picnicking, tubing, socializing and partying. Then the tide rolls in and it’s gone again, perhaps leaving a few die-hards up to their waists in the middle of the river with beverages, looking like optical illusions next to their anchored boats. The Sandbar is ephemeral, un-ownable, there for all to enjoy.

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These days you will see great crowds of boats clustered around it on a busy summer weekend (too many for my taste, which is why I haven’t darkened the dirt of the Sandbar in years.) But back in the old days, only a handful of little bateaux with 3-horsepower motors would arrive, containing the few people who actually lived here, all of whom knew each other.

There was so little traffic on the river that a favorite pastime of local kids was to float to the Sandbar from a private dock upriver, letting the outgoing tide carry them down for an afternoon of fun, then riding the incoming home again. I’ve heard of people making the trip on pool floats, inner tubes,

boat cushions and coolers; but to take it waaayyy back to the wayback, we have to talk about Spartina grass rafts.

Carolyn Smith, a Bluffton original who grew up in the Brighton Beach area and started going to the Sandbar in the early 1960s, reckoned there were only about five kids here including her. They were taught to fish, crab, drive boats, haul out their trash, and get in the river to cure mosquito bites and ringworm. Whenever there was a spring tide — a lunar occurrence bringing particularly drastic tidal changes — great drifts of dead Spartina grass would wash up to the high-water mark, and the kids would seize their moment. The stalks

stuck together by themselves, Carolyn recalled, and they’d spend all day packing them tightly to make a raft that could be floated on for days — or at least two good trips to the Sandbar and back.

Spartina alterniflora — known locally simply as marsh grass — is the basis of our entire coastal ecosystem. Look out across iconic views of the Lowcountry, and you will see thousands upon thousands of acres of it, growing in a rare example of mono-culture in nature. Late-summer sun glances off the bottom of a purple thunderhead to create a spectacle of the marsh grass, glowing almost supernaturally gold and lime green after a squall. In this brutal environment of salinity, baking temps and alternate flooding and drying, little else can grow; but Spartina thrives, spreads and gives life to others. It is food to grasshoppers that are eaten by spiders that make meals for birds, and we all love the birds. Algae sticks to the grass, then periwinkle snails climb the stalks to graze on the algae.

But it’s not till Spartina is dead that it makes its greatest contribution. After turning gold and lighting up the autumn marshes, it begins to die away; the king tides of fall break and wash it out, forming floating mats called wracks. The decomposing grass begins a new existence as detritus, particulates of organic waste that serve as attachment sites for microorganisms— bacteria, fungi, algae. This results in the rich, life-supporting brine of our estuaries. Directly or indirectly, Spartina sustains the fiddler, stone and blue crabs; the oysters, mussels and clams; the egrets, herons and ibises; the shrimp, fish and dolphins; the raccoons, otters and odd manatees.

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STORY BY LUCY ELAM + PHOTOS COURTESY OF WILD BIRDS UNLIMITED It’s the pileated woodpecker! This striking bird can be heard knockknocking on Lowcountry trees year-round. One of the biggest, boldest birds in South Carolina, the pileated (PIE-lee-ay-tid) woodpecker is nearly the size of a crow, and if its massive size isn’t enough to set it apart, its distinct white stripes and vivid scarlet crest will certainly do the trick.

These quirky birds bore into dead trees and fallen logs in search of insects (particularly carpenter ants), leaving trademark rectangular holes in the wood.

When the pileated woodpecker excavates a nest cavity, their heads can strike a tree’s surface at speeds up to 15 mph, at over 100 strokes per minute (equivalent to a person crashing headfirst into a tree while running at top speed). During the breeding season, the nest cavity attracts a female, and the mated pair work together to defend the territory. The male and female both incubate the eggs in the nest. When the brood is fully grown, the birds abandon the nest and will not re-use it during the next breeding season, leaving behind a ready-made home for many other species of birds. Pileated woodpeckers prefer large trees for nesting, and will sometimes visit backyard bird feeders, especially for suet. LL

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Fun facts • The barbed tip of a woodpecker’s tongue is very sensitive to touch and can both detect and impale insect larvae.

• The woodpecker’s bill has special cells on the end that are constantly regenerating in order to repair the wear and tear of the constant hammering it takes. This keeps the bill strong and resilient, while actually allowing it to be sharpened with every blow.

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• Most woodpeckers’ tongues are two to three times longer than their bills.

• Woodpeckers have a third eyelid to help protect their eyes from debris while drilling into trees.

• Woodpeckers are among a very few birds that have zygodactyl feet – which means they have two toes pointing forward and two toes pointing backwards. Most birds have an arrangement of three toes forward and one backwards. This gives them a much better grip.

Where to see them • Audubon Newhall Preserve • Sea Pines Forest Preserve • Hilton Head Plantation

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As summer is now in full swing, the beach is calling your name. Avoid the day’s heat by plopping a chair near the water and enjoying the ocean breeze. As the sun goes down, you can expect amazing sunsets and warm, starry nights. Take it all in with our guide for July.

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July is by far the warmest month in the Lowcountry.

Highs range between 88 and 92 degrees while lows usually fall between 72 and 75 degrees. This is the month most likely to have temperatures into the 100s, so ensure you always have some type of sun protection and hydration. Though the sunshine and humidity are at their peak, you can still expect about 6.3 inches of rain throughout the month.

If you aren’t the strongest swimmer, do not swim when the waves are large or conditions appear rough. The waves of Cocoa Beach are more intense than they are here in the Lowcountry. Also be aware of ocean currents and rip tides. Remember, if you are caught in a rip tide, swim parallel to the beach (go with the current). Do not try to swim against the current.

BEACH DESTINATION

Cocoa Beach Known for its relaxing atmosphere and quality waves, Cocoa Beach, Florida, is a solid choice for your next beach vacation. Its sandy shorelines are packed with picnic pavilions, making them the perfect beaches for families to hang out. On the sand you can play volleyball or build a sandcastle. And the professional surfers might inspire you to take a lesson. With a variety of popular and quiet spots, you can choose to partake in any of the many fun activities this coastal community offers.

Whether you want to work on your tan or body-boarding technique, this is a great beach to visit.

Turtle Time

Sea turtles are an endangered species, so if you get the chance to see one come ashore, give it a very wide berth, do not shine a flashlight, and do not use a flash camera. To avoid disturbing hatchlings, outdoor lighting should remain off throughout the night during the months March-October.

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The Lowcountry boasts spectacular beaches, but sandy shores are just one of many ways to enjoy the water. Cool off from the summer heat without the hassle of sandy towels and armfuls of chairs by taking advantage of the area’s finest swimming pools. Local resorts and hotels offer a wide variety of swimming pools tailored to suit your every staycation need. Swim laps beside a rooftop bar, or splash down a water slide to get your fill of the water this summer.

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Lagoon Swimming Pool at Sonesta Resort What could beat the thrill of running full speed into the ocean? Sonesta’s zero-entry lagoon pool gives the ocean a run for its money. With the Sweet Cane Bar and Grille offering poolside service, Sonesta’s luxury pool is your one-stop staycation location.

Swim there: Between its two heated swimming pools and hot tub, resort guests can be in the water from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily. A standard guest room at the Sonesta costs $419 in the month of July.

Swimming Inn style Inn Family Pool at Montage Palmetto Bluff The Montage Palmetto Bluff’s Family pool and Spa Fitness pool give guests the chance to pick their pool-going mood. Whether you’re looking to burn some calories with an early morning workout or just want to blow off some steam with your loved ones, Montage Palmetto Bluff’s pools are manufactured to help you do just that. In August the River House Pool will reopen, adding yet another swimming opportunity for guests.

Swim there: As a Montage guest, you can dive into the Inn Family Pool starting at 6 a.m. and swim your stresses away until the sun sets. Spa Montage’s fitness hours are from 7 a.m. until 7 p.m. Rates start at $675.

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Sliding into the Bleu Bleu’s Lagoon at Marriott’s Barony Beach Club This outdoor pool is a perfect spot for the whole family to enjoy. Zoom down Shark Shoal’s covered waterslide (open seasonally April 1- November 1) for an adrenaline rush akin to seeing a shark. For a quick cool-off, guests can wade between palm trees in the sand play area within Bleu’s Lagoon.

Swim there: Guests have access to Bleu’s Lagoon as well as the Barony Beach Club’s additional three outdoor pools, whirlpools and indoor pool. A two-bedroom Oceanview Villa costs $631 per night in July.

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The Westin Hilton Head Island Resort & Spa Take in the views from the north end of the island from the comfort of any of The Westin’s three outdoor pools. One shallow pool makes the perfect setting for the whole family to enjoy sunsets over the water, and poolside grille Splash means you sun bathe and dine without leaving your deck chair. Better yet, guests to the resort can book a cabana, beach chairs, a fire pit or a daybed to soak up the sun in the most comfortable way possible.

Swim there: A traditional island-view guest room with two Queen beds averages $502 for the month of July. The Westin’s outdoor pools are open every day from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. for hotel guests. For those interested in booking a cabana experience, make a reservation in advance on The Westin Hilton Head Island Resort & Spa’s website.

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A pool for all Outdoor pools at Ocean Oak Resort by Hilton Grand Vacations Hilton Grand Vacations features two pools at the heart of its Ocean Oak Resort. Resort guests can seek shade beneath the palmettos, six of which encircle the zero-entry pool between the resort and the ocean.

Ocean Oak has accessible facilities complete with pool hoist, ensuring that everyone who wants to cool off can have the chance this summer.

Swim there: For $483 you can stay the night in one of the resort’s suites. Just a short walk away from Coligny Plaza, there’s plenty to keep you entertained in and around the resort.

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Rooftop Pool at Courtyard by Marriott Hilton Head Island If you want a bird’s eye view of Hilton Head, look no further than Courtyard

by Marriott for a bit of sightseeing while sunbathing. With a rooftop pool overlooking Coligny Plaza and beach park, this pool boasts amazing views with the perks of a secluded deck.

Swim there: As a part of the hotel’s fitness center, this pool is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, so hotel guests can enjoy the sun as well as the stars. An average night at the Courtyard in July costs $278.

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Pool perks with ocean views Resort, family and adult pools at Omni Hilton Head Oceanfront Resort From any of the Omni’s three pools, you can splash around crystal-clear waters while looking out onto the crashing waves of the Atlantic. One adult pool lets grown-ups enjoy an ocean view, and three hot tubs offer the perfect setting to relax and unwind.

Two family-friendly pools have shallow sections perfectly made for kids and adults to enjoy the heated amenities year-round. Enjoy a selection of snacks and beverages from either Buoy Bar or Breeze to satisfy your palate without leaving the poolside.

Swim there: Whether you are a guest of the resort or a local just looking for a place to swim, the Omni offers resort day passes for access to these pool services as well as the fitness center and private beach access. A resort pass can be purchased online for $35 for adults and $15 for kids. The pool is open from 8 a.m. until sunset, and poolside dining services run from 11 a.m. until 5 p.m. ©HILTON GRAND VACATIONS

The Big Dipper Swimming Hole at Disney’s Hilton Head Island Resort The stars have aligned at Disney’s Hilton Head Island Resort making for a one-of-akind swimming experience. Ride the Water Tower Slide to feel like a shooting star flying into the Big Dipper Swimming Hole.

Swim there: Guests to Disney’s Hilton Head Resort also can swim in the shallow Little Dipper pool or the beach house’s H-shaped heated lap pool. While June availability is limited at this resort, its average room price is listed as $278.

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When asked to say a word or two about fishing during the steamy period from, say June through September, when it can get brutally hot, I thought to myself, “now that is something I have tons of experience with!” Without betraying my age, oh how things have changed since I was a studly young buck growing up.

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HOT FISHING ESSENTIALS 1. Large brim hat to keep ears, bald head and face from getting scorched 2. A good pair of polarized sunglasses 3. Sunshield neck gaiter 4. Jug of ice-cold sweet tea 5. Chilled watermelon for further hydration 6. Quick drying long-sleeved shirt 7. Fingerless fishing gloves 8. Nose-SPF 60 or above sunscreen 9. Old trusty fishing rod

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These days all you hear is “protect yourself from the harmful effects of the sun.” Back in the day, that statement would have been considered blasphemy! Before FM radio came along, there were only two AM stations that played rock & roll. One definitely captured the entire market. It was 690 WAPE in Jacksonville, and the hilarious and risqué DJ went by the name “The Greaseman.” Man, did he push the boundaries of what was allowed to be said over airwaves by the FCC. If I remember correctly, he went on to become one of the top DJs in America. Regarding the sun and sunbathing, it was all about getting tan, tan, and mo’ tan. Smear on that tanning oil, squirt lemon juice on your hair for that beach-boy look, never wear a shirt and when they broadcast a “tan tone,” it was time to flip over for that even, all-over tan. Oh, how I am paying for all that sun now. My forehead looks like a leopard’s spotted coat, my neck like that of a turkey and brown blotches everywhere else.

Surviving the heat Nowadays, I do things way differently. I accept the fact that these changes won’t undo the damage already done but hopefully will guide you through day after day with temps in the mid 90s. Having lived here most of my life, it was actually during a period when I lived and worked in a development started

by Sea Pines called Palmas Del Mar in Puerto Rico that I saw the light about surviving those hot summer days. It was my first week there and I was working with several locals; and around 11:30 a.m. they all simply walked off, leaving this young, dumb gringo to cook in the blazing sun. Fairly fluent in Spanish, I learned that this was the norm there, and we picked up where we left off around 3 p.m.

Smart, very smart. Giving credit where credit is due, our southern neighbors’ “siesta time” is brilliant, and to this day I adhere to this custom. Always an extremely early riser (unless I am heading way offshore), I choose to fish from the crack of dawn until noonish, take a three-hour siesta and hit it again from 3ish until sunset. From years of observing when fish bite or don’t bite, I have come to the conclusion that most species of fish lay low during the hottest part of the

day. One of my favorite sayings is, “It’s so hot the trees are chasing the dogs.” That is when I reel my line in and head for the AC, wherever I might find it.

Hot fishing tips No longer much of a beach sunbather, I have found the water is the ticket for beating the heat. Before I suggest spots to fish, here are a couple of suggestions about summertime fishing. Tides are the key to successful days catching and not simply flailing the water. For redfish, use live shrimp or strips of fresh mullet. I find the last hour of the outgoing tide through the second hour of the incoming tide best. Once the tide comes in past that point, I switch to live shrimp under a cork for trout. Both of these species will always, and I stress always, be up tight to the grass or oyster beds, as will flounder. Just like freshwater bass fishing, look for points, structure or anything slightly different. Many think sheepshead are only here during the cooler months, but they are here year-round. The plus about fishing for sheepies with live fiddler crabs on super-hot days is fishing for them in the glorious shade under docks or bridges.

Where to go Ranging a bit further offshore to one of the artificial reefs like the Whitewater Reef, Tire Reef, Eagle’s Nest or Betsy Ross, I find the incoming tide’s clean water best. By far the best bait are live menhaden (or pogies), some rigged under a cork on the surface and using various size egg sinkers, staggered at various depths all the way to the bottom.

The Whitewater and Eagle’s Nest have huge Spanish mackerel and occasional flurry of king mackerel, while the Tire Reef and Betsy Ross are loaded with kings, blackfin tuna, cobia, barracuda, and believe it or not, sailfish and wahoo are possible during the summer. Using #4 extra strong treble hooks and a foot or so of 60 lb. test wire leader so a mackerel’s razor-sharp teeth don’t bust you off, a big king can absolutely smoke a reel as well as a visual thrill like no tomorrow. Another hot spot for kings, especially during the week before the full moon, is the Savannah Ship Channel from buoys 5 & 6 on out to the #1 buoy.

Either anchor off to one side of the channel and chum or bump troll at snail’s pace and it’s a hoot.

The same goes for the Port Royal Sound ship channel.

If this type of fishing is your game plan, you’ll need to be up at first light to easily catch menhaden using a menhaden cast net (7’ or 8’).

On the island’s south end look for pelicans diving over near the Daufuskie lighthouse in Calibogue Sound or in close along the beach on Hilton Head.

On the north end, look for the pelicans diving near Dolphin Head on down to the rock jetties near the mouth of Port Royal Sound. To keep pogies alive, a good live well that pumps in lots of fresh seawater is a must. For whatever reason, once the sun gets high in the sky, catching menhaden is very often a lesson in frustration. When it comes to catching pogies, the early bird most definitely catches the worm! LL

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When I step outside in the summer, mosquitoes and biting gnats call out to each other that their favorite human meal is now available. I’m sure there are others who have the same experience.

So a few years ago, I began hunting for a natural and safe mosquito and gnat repellent, since I really dislike the smell of DEET and its sticky feeling on my skin. I only found picaridin, a slightly better alternative. So began my research. I found that many essential oils have bug repellent properties. Not only that, but most smell nice as well. Here’s what I found:

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Here are some other essential oils and their “targets.” You may find you like another combination of smells better. Just remember that you’ll need a combination of 100 drops, and start with the heavy concentration of lemon eucalyptus if you want an effective mosquito repellent.

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Primitive fire making

USE A BOW DRILL TO SPARK A FLAME WITHOUT MATCHES. STORY BY LUCY ELAM + ILLUSTRATION BY MEGAN GOHEEN

FIRE IT UP While fires are not allowed on any of Hilton Head Island's beaches, they are legal on Sullivan's Island, Pawleys Island, Seabrook Island and Capers Island. Bonfire-friendly North Carolina beaches include Nags Head, Tri-Villages, Hatteras, Ocracoke, Coquina, Oak Island, Mosonboro and Carolina Beach. Permits are required at some locations.

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In this day and age, it is not difficult to feel rather removed from your environment. Most primitive survival skills have fallen out of relevancy and interest. While you probably won't be in a situation where you have absolutely no way to make fire other than with what is lying on the ground around you, it is a worthwhile experience to learn how to do it. It is rewarding to learn about the different things that grow around you and how they can be used for your benefit. It’s a fun project that will help you appreciate modern conveniences, and it sure doesn’t hurt to know how to handle yourself in the wilderness. Who knows, maybe one day you’ll need it.

Making fire is dirty, sweaty, backbreaking work. It will bring you to the brink of your frustration and test your mental and physical strength like nothing else. But when you succeed, it is one of the most rewarding and gratifying experiences in life, sort of like changing a car tire, doing your taxes, and running a 5k all in one. In the aftermath, you will feel worn out, but accomplished. One of the most basic methods of primitive fire starting that has been used all around the world is known as the bow drill.

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Materials You will need a knife, possibly a hatchet (for gathering materials), and a length of paracord.

Dry, hard wood will work the best and provide the friction necessary to create a coal.

For the bow, you will need to find a curved piece of slightly flexible wood about as long as your arm. If available, tamarack is the best choice for this part. Once you have secured this, you will need to taper down each end of the bow and drill one hole on the end farthest from you and two holes on the end closest to you. The length of the paracord will be woven through these and tied so that it can always be adjusted when necessary.

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FIRE-SET ESSENTIALS Tinder-bundle, spindle, fireboard and bow.

Your next step will be to fashion a spindle, socket, coal catch and fireboard. A spindle is usually about the length of a pencil, with the diameter of a nickel.

You will need to use your pocket knife to score one end in order to rough it up and cause more friction with the fireboard.

The fire board is a bit more complicated. You will need to find a decent-sized branch, at least two inches in diameter. Then you will need to split this in half lengthwise. Preferably, for the fireboard you should use wood of medium hardness, like cottonwood, willow, aspen, tamarack, cedar, sassafras, sycamore and poplar, which are the very best. For the spindle, you should use either the same wood or harder wood. Remember, use a dead, very dry branch for the spindle and fireboard.

Now it is time to carve a chimney. On one side of the fireboard, you will use your pocket knife to start carving a bevel in the flat surface of the wood. Once the little “bowl” is deep enough, you will carve from the outside edge in order to create a pathway or “chimney” to the bowl. You don't want to make this too wide or too thin. This pathway is where the coal will fall through to land on your coal catch (which is just a thin, flat piece of wood used to catch the coal and then transfer it to the tinder bundle).

In my fire set, I use the knee bone of a cow that I found while hiking as my socket. This works nicely because the wood of the spindle will not cause friction with the bone and start to smoke. Obviously, you probably don’t have a cow knee bone on hand so if you happen to find a stone with a circular indent a similar size to your spindle, you can use that too, or simply use a piece of wood and carve out a bevel similar to that on your fireboard so that the top of your spindle will fit in it. You will want to use something like petroleum jelly as a lubricant on top (the unscored, smooth side) of your spindle and in the socket so that it can spin more easily, and if you’re using a wooden socket, so that it doesn’t start smoking like your fireboard.

Putting the pieces together Now comes the workout. You will need to get on one knee, your right knee if you are right-handed, and place your left foot on your fireboard just to the left of the “bowl” that you carved out in your fireboard. Now secure your spindle in your bow by placing it on the sting and twisting it into the paracord. You want the paracord to be right

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ROUGH AROUND THE EDGES The spindle and fireboard need friction between each other. If the end of your spindle or the bowl in your fireboard are becoming too smooth, rough up both surfaces with your knife.

in the middle of the spindle, and it should be tightly in place. Not so tight that it will fly out immediately, but not so loose that it doesn’t grip and spin the spindle. Place the roughed-up side of the spindle into the fireboard, and push the lubed-up socket onto the top of the spindle. Your left arm should be wrapped around your left leg, with your wrist pressed securely into your shin and your hand gripping the socket and pressing down as hard as you can. Seriously — press as hard as you can and then press even harder. Make sure your wrist is locked into place against your leg. With your right hand, you should be gripping the bow on the end closest to you, not in the middle.

Once you have everything in place, you can start by moving the bow back and forth, maintaining constant, intense pressure on the socket.

Do not get discouraged if the spindle immediately goes flying. You have to give it several tries for the spindle to get in a good groove with the surface of your fireboard. This will take time. If you are getting tired, it can help to have someone press down on the socket with you and help steady it against your leg. As it becomes a little easier to push and pull the bow, you can start to speed up. Never take the pressure off the socket. When you start to smell and see smoke rising from the fireboard, speed up. The smoke should thicken and increase.

If you have been following all these steps and you haven’t seen any smoke yet, you might want to use your pocket knife to score the spindle and the fireboard in order to rough it up a bit again so you have friction.

Keep moving the bow back and forth until the smoke subsides. At this point, you will need to move quickly and steadily to collect the coal. Move your fireboard to the side and pick up your coal catch to transfer the coal to your tinder bundle. Start by blowing softly and steadily, breathing it to life. If you blow too hard you will blow it out, if you blow too soft it will go out. Once your tinder bundle catches flame, you can place it in the fire structure that you have already prepared.

You should have a grid of kindling building up to slightly bigger sticks.

Maintain steady breath on the fire. Once the smaller sticks have caught, you can start adding slightly bigger ones, on and on until you have a raging bonfire.

This is no simple undertaking. It takes time and effort, and more patience than you probably think you are capable of. But there is simply nothing like doing something with your own two hands. Less than one percent of the world's population knows how to do this. When you see the light of that fire blazing, when you feel the warmth of it on your cheeks, you are experiencing the physical manifestation of your ability to endure hard things and create something incredible. While it is certainly a lot of intense physical work, it is very much a spiritual experience. It is a reminder of the power within you, your inner fire, manifested. LL

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The hottest times in Hilton Head’s history are probably not due to atmospheric conditions but are likely attributable to the fires of warfare. The first two were during America’s conflicts with Great Britain in the Revolutionary War and the War of 1812, and the next was the Spanish-American War. Following the British capture of Savannah in December 1779 and Charleston in May 1780, English forces attempted to consolidate control of the South Carolina coast, and especially the region between those two cities. Hilton Head was a Patriot stronghold with an active militia that was later given the name the “Bloody Legion” by the Loyalist Charleston and Savannah newspapers due to its far-reaching and disruptive presence in the area. Daufuskie Island and the land along the May River were Tory strongholds, with Royal Militia units working in concert with British regulars out of Savannah. Beaufort had a Tory reputation at the time.

In an attempt to intimidate and reduce the effectiveness of the Hilton Head militiamen, the British launched raids along Hilton Head’s shores.

Three landings of combined British and Daufuskie Royal Militia forces in 1780 and 1781 sent patrols along the banks of Skull Creek and Broad Creek, burning deepwater Patriot homes in their paths. Royal Navy warships also bombarded shipbuilding yards on Broad Creek, heavily damaging the only manufacturing industry on the Island prior to the 20th century. The fires from the attacks ravaged the Patriots’ lives but did little to quell their resistance to British control.

A number of historians believe that Patriot resistance in coastal South Carolina, especially between Charleston and Savannah, delayed the advance of Cornwallis and prevented him from taking an earlier opportunity to consolidate his southern forces with those of Benedict Arnold and forces in Virginia, ultimately enabling the Patriot victory at Yorktown. British government resentment toward our local area’s resistance in the Revolution led them to send Royal Navy warships into Calibogue and Port Royal Sounds during the War of 1812 to punish local waterfront residents for their part in the earlier English defeat.

The exposure and vulnerability of coastal population centers to British Naval gunfire during the American Revolution and the War of 1812 brought about a strengthening of the United States’ coastal defenses. At the outbreak of the Spanish-American War, the threat of the Spanish Navy was real, and concerns over inroads that might be made into major American ports caused defenses to be concentrated there. By 1895 Beaufort had become the tenth largest port in the country, and Port Royal Sound required protection.

In addition to masonry fortifications at the entrances to several of the largest harbors, new artillery technology was put into use at eleven sites along the Atlantic coast and at the entrance to San Francisco Bay in the West.

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Of the nine placed on the Atlantic coast, one was located on Hilton Head very near the bluff to which William Hilton had given his name over 200 years earlier. Because the dynamite in the shell casing would be detonated by the typical muzzle flash and concussion of a black-powder cannon, the Zalinski gun was steam-powered. A dual-steam boiler system superheated the water, which fed steam pressure through a cast-iron pipe into the base of the cannon on the seaward side of the dunes. When the pressure reached a certain point in the cannon chamber, the gun was ready for firing. Although Hilton Head’s “Steam Cannon” was never fired at an enemy target, the steam, superheated by the boiler system, was likely the hottest man-made force in our Island’s long history. LL Richard Thomas is an owner and guide for Hilton Head History Tours and is the author of Backwater Frontier: Beaufort Country, SC at the Forefront of American History.

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What does a nosey pepper do? Gets jalapeño business. In the Lowcountry, July is prime harvesting time for these heat-packed peppers. They can range in a few different colors. Red is when they’re considered to be ripe, but green is when they’re at their crispiest and hottest stage. The hotness of peppers is measured with Scoville Heat Units (SHU). Jalapeños come in between 2,500 to 8,000 SHU, but that’s nothing compared to the world’s hottest pepper — the Carolina Reaper. It’s got an average of 1.64 million SHU and was actually born 3 1/2 hours from here in Rock Hill. No matter how hot (or mild) you like jalapeños; they’re a must in the kitchen, and maybe even in the medicine cabinet.

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Burn so good With only four calories and one gram of carbs in one raw jalapeño, it's just as healthy as it is spicy. Jalapeños are full of vitamins A and C and potassium, but their biggest benefit is a compound called capsaicin. It’s what makes the pepper hot, but it’s also a natural pain reliever. It’s definitely not ideal to rub the jalapeño directly on your skin, but many creams and ointments have this ingredient, which helps with arthritis, sore muscles, and nerve trouble.

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Poblano 1,000-1,500 SHU How to use them: Start by baking your peppers in the oven for about 15 minutes.

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Serrano 10,000-23,000 SHU How to use them: As the spiciness kicks up, this pepper’s versatility makes it the perfect last-minute add-on to any dish. You also can spare some of your peppers to make a hot salsa. Blend the serrano peppers with tomatoes, garlic and cilantro. Sprinkle in some salt, pepper and cumin before stirring in some diced red onion. It’s a surefire way to make anyone’s mouth tingle.

Cayenne 30,000-50,000 SHU How to use them: To make ground cayenne pepper powder, cut your peppers in half, bake them in the oven until dried, and use a food processor to grind them up into a powder. Brew 1/4 teaspoon of ground-up cayenne pepper in hot water, then add some lemon juice, honey, turmeric and ginger to craft an antioxidant-rich drink.

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Tabasco 30,000-50,000 SHU How to use them: Make your own hot sauce by chopping up your peppers and mixing them together with salt and distilled white wine vinegar. Bring them to a boil, then let the peppers sit in the pot for about five minutes. Puree the mixture and pour it into a glass jar. Keep the jar chilling in a refrigerator for two weeks before straining its contents and serving over your favorite dishes.

Habanero 100,000- 350,000 SHU How to use them: Saute peppers in oil or butter and toss them into a pot of chili. Add them to a mango salsa and put a few spoonfuls over crispy tacos with avocado and fresh lime juice. Whip up some habanero hot sauce or pepper sauce marinade to drizzle atop barbecue pork chops.

Scotch Bonnet 100,000-350,000 SHU How to use them: Make a flavorful jerk chicken dish. For the marinade, chop your peppers and blend with olive oil, chopped scallions, thyme, dry mustard, salt and pepper. Rub your chicken with the paste before placing each breast or leg in the fridge for at least an hour. After the chicken has soaked up some flavor, cook it on a grill or in the oven.

Ghost Pepper 855,000-1,041,427 SHU How to use them: Make ghost pepper salt to sprinkle over your favorite dishes. Start by removing the peppers from their stems, then use a blender to dice these ghostly fruits. Mix your pepper dust with a few cups of sea salt, using a one-to-one ratio of salt-to-pepper. Leave it in a sealed container for a few days to absorb the spice, leaving you with a spookily spicy condiment.

Carolina Reaper 1,400,000-2,200,000 SHU How to use them: To make a Carolina reaper pepper aioli to knock your socks off, start with one pepper and two cloves of garlic wrapped together in a bundle of tin foil. Roast them together in the oven, then place the roasted pepper in a food processor. Mix in some lemon juice, Dijon mustard, olive oil, and one egg yolk to create a homemade aioli. For deviled eggs, remove the yolk from some boiled eggs. Either spoon or pipe your aioli to fill each egg white.

Garnish with cilantro, parsley, dill or bacon crumbs for a brunch snack that will surely wake you up.

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Island hopping with Scott Hastings THE LONG ISLAND IMPORT IS SERVING UP SOMETHING UNEXPECTED AT LULU KITCHEN. STORY BY BARRY KAUFMAN + PHOTOGRAPHY BY LISA STAFF

It’s perhaps life’s most unanswerable question: what do you feel like for dinner tonight?

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Already a bit of a stumper, this question becomes harder and harder to answer, the more people in your party.

Invariably, someone will want one thing while someone else wants another.

Someone is in the mood for seafood, another for Italian. Someone will want Korean. Someone will want steak.

And so, you settle. One person will be reasonably happy, while the rest will harbor a secret grudge, deprived of their food of choice.

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Seafood Salad INGREDIENTS 8 ounces jumbo lump crab 8 ounces lobster meat, cooked 6 jumbo shrimp 6 U10 scallops 1 quart cold water 1 bay leaf 1 teaspoon kosher salt 2 sprigs thyme 3 lemons 1 cup white dry wine 1 cup extra virgin olive oil 1 teaspoon Italian parsley, chopped 1 radish, thinly sliced DIRECTIONS [1] Bring water, bay leaf, thyme, salt, one lemon squeezed and wine to a simmer.

Add shrimp and scallops. Simmer till just cooked through, about 4 minutes. Do not overcook. [2] Cool down, slice scallops in half and shrimp into three pieces. Toss all seafood, olive oil and parsley in bowl. 3. Squeeze in one lemon and season with salt and pepper and serve on a plate and garnish with remaining lemon, sliced and arranged radish.

Or, if you want to just skip the drama, you can always head to Lulu Kitchen, where chef Scott Hastings has compiled a menu that unapologetically dances between culinary backgrounds. Here a house-fried chicken sandwich sits comfortably side by side with salmon kotobuki and a $195 A5 Japanese Kobe steak.

“What I put on the menu is what I like to eat,” said Hastings. “I’m going for something that people aren’t used to having.”

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May River Crab Bruschetta INGREDIENTS 1 pound local crab, picked 1 pound heirloom tomatoes, sliced 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon fresh basil, chopped 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped Thin-sliced grilled baguette Chives (garnish) DIRECTIONS [1] In bowl toss together tomatoes, vinegar, oil, basil and parsley. Cover with plastic wrap and leave out for one hour. [2] Season with salt and pepper than gently fold in crab.

Serve in a cold bowl garnished with baguette and chives.

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Hence the genre-free dining, which essentially catalogues all the things Hastings has toyed with during his decades in kitchens from Long Island to Sea Pines but was never able to incorporate into a cohesive menu. All tried-and-true recipes, the menu at Lulu reads like the track list of a greatest hits album, the only thematic tie between them being freshness.

“I love having the availability of great product here,” he said. “Seafood, produce — it’s right at our fingertips every day. I go out every morning and handpick everything on the menu, except of course the Wagyu beef. It’s a good feeling to know I’m giving people good ingredients.”

And that dedication to ingredients finds its way into every dish, whether it’s the macerated tomato au jus in the lobster strudel or the delicate marbling on the aforementioned Kobe steak.

“I’ll tell you the truth, I had a customer order that on Monday for his birthday.

I bought him dessert and a drink and said ‘Happy Birthday.’ I want that to be accessible for people who want to try things they’ve never been able to try,” Hastings said. LL

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Caramelized Banana Torte INGREDIENTS 4 chocolate waffle shells 2 cups pastry cream 4 ripe bananas Caramel sauce Fresh whipped cream INGREDIENTS (pastry cream) 2 1/4 cups whole milk 6 egg yolks 2/3 cups sugar 1/3 cup corn starch 1 tablespoon vanilla DIRECTIONS [1] Whisk 1/2 milk, egg yolks, 1/3 cup sugar and corn starch together in bowl, set aside. [2] Place remaining milk in heavy-bottomed pot, add vanilla, sprinkle in sugar and allow to settle to bottom. [3] Place over medium heat but do not stir. Bring to simmer and remove from heat, whisk in egg mixture and return to heat whisking constantly, mixture will begin to thicken after a few minutes. [4] Remove and place mixture in a bowl covered with plastic wrap on the custard as to not form a skin. Allow to cool at room temperature. To plate: Thinly slice 2 bananas and evenly distribute amongst 4 shells. Halve and quarter remaining bananas, sprinkle with sugar and carefully caramelize with torch. Fill shell next with custard then cream. Top with 2 bananas, then drizzle with caramel.

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HOT AND MILD RECIPES TO SPICE UP YOUR SUMMER Turn up the heat in the kitchen even more with these spicy recipes that were shared by local chefs, communities and restaurants. Perfect for summer cookouts or dinner parties, these recipes are sure to cure any hot cravings.

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Spice up your lamb chops with this recipe from Moss Creek executive chef Lenny Giarratano that is made with a zesty mango chutney.

Grilled Baby Lamb Chops with Hot Mango Chutney INGREDIENTS (Lamb) 8 lamb rib chops 1 tablespoon Garam Masala seasoning 1 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon olive oil DIRECTIONS [1] Mix seasoning, salt, and oil together and toss liberally with lamb. Let sit at least one hour. [2] Grill over high heat 2-3 minutes per side until desired doneness.

INGREDIENTS (Mango chutney) 1 teaspoon olive oil 1/4 cup small diced red bell pepper 1/4 cup small diced sweet yellow onion 1 jalapeño pepper, diced finely and seeds removed 1 teaspoon dry crushed red pepper flakes 1/2 cup apple juice Pinch cumin Pinch curry powder Pinch cinnamon Pinch nutmeg Scant ground clove 2 teaspoons fresh ginger, grated 1/2 teaspoon coarse kosher salt 1 pound diced frozen mango, thawed 1/4 pound dried blueberries, currants, or raisins 4 tablespoons rice wine vinegar 1/3 cup granulated sugar Cornstarch and apple juice as needed

KEY INGREDIENT:

GARAM MASALA SPICE BLEND Garam Masala seasoning packs a punch with its flavors. It’s made from spices of cinnamon, coriander seeds, cumin seeds and cardamon pods. Pick up a nice blend at The Spice & Tea Exchange on Hilton Head Island.

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DIRECTIONS [1] For the chutney, in a large, shallow sauce pan, saute the olive oil, red bell pepper, yellow onion, jalapeno, and red pepper flakes together until onions become translucent. [2] Mix in apple juice, cumin, curry powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, clove, ginger, and salt and cook for one minute. [3] Add in mango, dried fruits, rice wine vinegar, and sugar and bring to a boil while stirring. [4] Reduce heat and simmer on very low for around five minutes.

[5] Make a slurry by mixing cold apple juice and cornstarch (about 1/4 cup each). Add slowly to simmering chutney and stir constantly. All slurry may not be required. Add only until desired thickness. Cook another minute or two and remove from heat. Chutney may be made one day in advance. Simply reheat at time of service.

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Fusilli alla Puttanesca con Tonno alla Ischitana KEY INGREDIENT:

ARTISANAL FUSILLI PASTA Chef Nunzio Patruno uses his handmade Fusilli pasta for this recipe but you can purchase yours from any specialty retail store selling “artisanal” pasta. Buon Appetito!

LADY IN RED

Every good chef needs to try the “best” dish served wherever he or she is visiting, and Chef Nunzio Patruno of Nunzio Restaurant + Bar is no exception. He enjoyed many dishes from the island of Ischia, including this pasta dish with fresh tuna, anchovy, black olives, capers and more. The sauce is known as puttanesca, which translates roughly to (lady of the night). Savor its heat and zest.

INGREDIENTS (Serves 6) 1 pound of artisanal Fusilli pasta 6 ounces of tuna, chopped into small cubes 2 anchovies 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped 1 tablespoon of black olives 1 tablespoon of capers 1 pinch of hot pepper flakes 2 cups of fresh tomato, cut in strips 1 glass of white wine 1 tablespoon of fresh basil, chopped 1 tablespoon of fresh parsley, chopped 2 ounces of extra virgin olive oil Salt & pepper DIRECTIONS [1] In a sauté pan, cook down the garlic in olive oil until golden. Then, add the tuna, capers, black olives, anchovies and pepper flakes. Cook for three minutes. Add the glass of wine. Let the wine evaporate and add the tomatoes, salt & pepper, basil and parsley. Cook down for ten minutes with the lid on. Then, set aside. [2] Cook the Fusilli pasta in salted boiling water “al dente.” Strain and toss with the Puttanesca sauce. Add a little pasta water if the sauce is too dry. Finally, serve with drizzled extra virgin olive oil and grated fresh pecorino cheese.

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Calibogue Shrimp Salad INGREDIENTS 5 pounds medium shrimp, peeled and deveined 1/2 cup celery, diced 1/2 cup yellow onion, diced 2 tablespoons tarragon vinegar 3 cups mayonnaise 3 tablespoons dill 1-2 tablespoons ground black pepper 1-2 teaspoons sugar 1/4 cup green onions, thinly sliced Old Bay seasoning, to taste DIRECTIONS [1] Cook shrimp on boiled water seasoned with Old Bay seasoning. Drain and cool in cold water to stop the cooking process.

[2] Mix the remaining ingredients thoroughly. Add in the cooked shrimp. Feel free to adjust the seasonings to suit your personal tastes. Yields 12+ servings.

KEY INGREDIENT:

TARRAGON VINEGAR Often used in French cuisine, tarragon vinegar turns any dish up a notch with its herb flavor and mild kick. It’s great on summer salads, tomatoes, olives and seafood. If you don’t have a bottle available, mix white wine vinegar with fresh or dried tarragon.

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Crab Encrusted Mero Sea Bass with Crispy Sweet Corn Polenta, Wilted Spinach & Corn Coulis A LITTLE CRABBY

This dish from Lulu Kitchen brings a little kick and a lot of flavor. If you can’t get your hands on mero sea bass fillets, substitute with Chilean sea bass or local grouper.

INGREDIENTS (Mero) 4-6 ounce mero sea bass fillets 8 ounce lump crab 1 tablespoon dijon mustard 1/4 cup Hellman's mayonnaise 2 dashes tabasco 1 pound baby spinach 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil Salt and pepper INGREDIENTS (Polenta) 2 cups polenta 1 cup cold water 1 1/2 cups heavy cream 2 tablespoons sweet butter 1 cup corn pulp (saved from pressed sauce) 1 tablespoon kosher salt INGREDIENTS (Sauce) 6 ears sweet corn 1/2 cup heavy cream 1 tablespoon honey 3 tablespoons sweet butter, divided into 3 Salt and pepper, to taste

DIRECTIONS [1] To start, mix mustard, mayonnaise, and tabasco in a bowl. Place fish on a nonstick pan and lightly but evenly coat fish with mustard mix (this will keep the fish extra moist). [2] Gently mix crab into remaining mustard mix and evenly distribute amongst fish. Place in refrigerator until ready to bake. [3] Next, place corn in a blender and blend until just smooth. Place corn in a strainer and set over pot and press out juice.

Set aside. [4] Bring polenta water to a boil and add cream butter and polenta, whisking constantly. Once polenta starts to thicken, add corn pulp. Simmer for another two minutes.

Place in a glass casserole dish on a nonstick baking pan. [5] Place fish in preheated 350 degree oven for 25 minutes. Time will depend on fish being used. While fish cooks, brush top of cooled polenta with butter and then place in oven until crispy on top - about 12 to 15 minutes. [6] Place corn juice on stove top and reduce by half over medium heat. Whisk in cream and reduce by half again. Whisk in honey and butter one third at a time, making sure each piece is incorporated before adding next. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.

[7] In a saute pan, add olive oil over medium high heat and add spinach, working quickly with thongs. Add salt and pepper and keep moving until wilted. [8] Remove polenta and divide into fours, placing in the middle of a plate, and top each with spinach and then fish on top. Spoon sauce around each fillet and finish with chopped chives.

KEY INGREDIENT:

LUMP CRAB The Lump grade of crab meat is composed of broken pieces of Jumbo Lump and other flake pieces. This grade of crab meat is ideal for seafood salads, crab cakes and fish recipes such as this one. Scan this QR code to find a list of local markets offering fresh crab (whole or picked) and local seafood.

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Butter Bean Hummus INGREDIENTS 6 cups uncooked butter beans, fresh or frozen 1 12-ounce container tahini 1 large lemon, juiced and zested 2 tablespoons cumin 1 tablespoon salt 4 to 6 cloves of garlic DIRECTIONS [1] In a large saucepan, put butter beans and garlic in water. Bring to a rolling boil, turn the heat down, and cook until beans are soft. [2] Drain the beans and garlic, but make sure to keep the cooking water to use as hydration for the hummus. [3] In a processor, put in beans, garlic, tahini, cumin, salt, and lemon and then blend. Add cooking water until desired consistency is achieved. Put in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Garnish with parsley and serve with toasted pita chips.

KEY INGREDIENT:

SESAME TAHINI HUMMUS WHERE THE HEART IS With a spice like cumin, Sprout Momma’s hummus recipe has just the right amount of kick to it. Enjoy it with fresh veggies or warm bread.

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DEVIL IN THE DETAILS Chef and partner Luke Lyons of Frankie Bones shared his spicy seafood Seafood Fra Diavolo dish that’s sure to encompass all the right flavors.

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Seafood Fra Diavolo (Serves 4) INGREDIENTS 1 yellow onion, small dice 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1/4 cup garlic cloves, thinly sliced 1 teaspoon oregano 1 pinch crushed red pepper, or more to suit taste 16 ounces whole tomatoes, hand crushed 24 ounces precooked fettuccine pasta 1 teaspoon black pepper 1 teaspoon kosher salt 4 lobster tails Local shrimp Jumbo scallops Diavolo sauce DIRECTIONS [1] For Fra Diavolo sauce, heat half oil in a small pot (add more if needed) and sliced garlic. Toast garlic until golden brown and aromatic. [2] Heat the other half of the olive oil and onions in a medium sized pot. Sweat onions until translucent. Add oregano and crushed red pepper. Cook for a minute, then add all remaining ingredients to pot and simmer for 15 minutes. [3] Season shrimp, scallops, and split lobster tail and sauté in sauté pan with olive oil. Add Diavolo sauce, chopped clams, spinach, and pasta. Toss to incorporate and heat through. Taste and adjust seasoning. [4] To assemble one serving, plate 1 split lobster tail, 3 jumbo shrimp, 3 jumbo scallops, 4 ounces chopped clams, 4 ounces Diavolo sauce, 2 ounces fresh spinach, and 6 ounces precooked fettuccine pasta. Serve and enjoy.

KEY INGREDIENT:

FRA DIAVOLO SAUCE Fra Diavolo (Italian for "Brother Devil”) is a spicy tomato sauce made with crushed red pepper, garlic and fresh herbs. Liven up your dinner by experimenting with different types of seafood and pasta.

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FIRE UP YOUR GRILL AND COOK UP SOME SUMMER MEMORIES WITH THE HELP OF A PROVEN PITMASTER. After a bit of an odd start to the 2020s, it’s high time we put the “roaring” back in the twenties. Let’s reclaim the social aspect from a year of social-distancing and find some time to celebrate the joys of being in each other’s company. Anyone with a nose would agree, nothing brings people together more quickly than the waft of a sizzling steak or roasting ribs. Take some time this summer to celebrate all that it means to be human by indulging in a good ol’ fashioned barbecue. As you set out to take your backyard picnic by storm, take a page out of pit master Ed Randolph’s book (It’s no joke. He’s written two with his wife, Noelle). Owner of Handsome Devil BBQ in Newburgh, New York, Ed is jet-set and ready to bring his best barbecue flavors down to the Lowcountry in time to celebrate the end of the summer season. A featured pit master in this year’s Rock N’ Ribs Music & BBQ Fest (Oct. 15-16), Ed was willing to share some well-cured wisdom on how you might get the most out of your cookouts this summer.

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4. If you're just starting out using your barbecue or smoker, begin with something easy. Chicken wings or a pork butt are almost fail-proof. I hear too often how someone bought an XYZ smoker, and they hate it because they tried to make a brisket and it came out terrible. Gradually work your way up to the tougher-to-cook cuts of meat.

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Grilled beef steak with rosemary, pepper and salt

1. If you’re looking, you ain't cooking. The craft of barbecue is a scientific method of convection, fire, moisture, time and temperature. If you are constantly looking, you will alter the desired end product. A true pit master will take that scientific method and develop a “gut feel” to know when his product is done.

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3. You don't have to hate someone else's barbecue to like mine.

I heard my friend Carey Bringle of Peg Leg Porker say this one time, and it really has stuck with me. There is only love in the barbecue world, and I suggest that you embrace the difference in flavor profiles of each place.

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2. There are no secrets in barbecue. When you visit your local barbecue joint, don't be afraid to ask questions. We want to share our craft, we want to see everyone succeed.

On your next visit, find the chef/ owner/pit master and ask him/ her anything. There’s a good chance we've been cooking all night and look forward to having someone to talk to.

5. Learn where the hot spots are on your grill.

For those cooking with gas or pellets, your cooker will most likely have hot spots or areas that cooker hotter than others. An easy way is to take a few pieces of white bread, put them on your grill and see if one piece toasts faster than another.

6. Apply your sauce at the end like a glaze.

Most barbecue sauces have a lot of sugar.

Sugar doesn’t like the high heat of the grill.

There is no better way Glazed chicken yakitori to ruin a beautiful cook on bamboo skewers than with burnt sauce at the end. I like to treat sauce like glaze. I will wait until my product is just about done, and with 10 minutes to go I will apply the sauce and reduce the heat. Let those sugars melt, not burn.

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Save the date Hosted by Coligny Plaza, the inaugural Rock N’ Ribs Music & BBQ Fest pairs the best of barbecue with some Southern rock & roll. Take part in the Pit Master Beach Triathlon, fill up at the oyster roast reception and jam out with the Artimus Pyle Band and Grammy-award winning artist Angie Aparo. The celebration of barbecue, music and the company of others takes place October 15-16. Tickets start at $95. rocknribshhi.com.

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What’s better than a burger and fries in July? Onion smash burgers and blueberry hand pies. Learn executive chef Charles Pejeau’s secrets for making the two by attending a cooking demonstration at 2 p.m. on July 25 at Alexander’s Restaurant on Hilton Head Island. Pejeau will teach you how to prep, slice, mound and “smash” this regional burger, then finish the class learning how to make the hand pies, which will serve as a tasty and convenient treat ready for breakfast, lunch or dinner.

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The massive summer makeover of popular Hilton Head Island restaurant WiseGuys is expected to be competed this month. Renovations include a revamped menu, a wood-fired oven, an expanded lounge and dining room, added private dining for special events and an increased premium spirit list. The overall look and feel will be more premium, from the accents and tables down to the server uniforms. Check the WiseGuys Facebook page for updates.

JULY FOOD HOLIDAYS

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The Kiwanis Club of Hilton Head Island's 35th Annual Chili Cook-Off and Jeep Island This year’s event will focus on local chili cooks in Best Amateur & Best Professional Categories.

Enjoy live music, a children’s activity zone and unique Jeeps from throughout the Southeast celebrating Jeep Island 2021. It will take place from 11 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Oct. 9 at Coastal Discovery Museum at Honey Horn.

Price is $10 (beer, wine and tasting tickets available).

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Tie-dye fun returns to South Beach Put your own colorful twist on the iconic Salty Dog Cafe T-shirt by creating a one-of-a-kind masterpiece at South Beach Marina. All summer long, Salty Dog’s tie dye experts will help you create a personalized shirt from noon to 3 p.m. every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Learn more at saltydog.com.

King Bean coffee at The G-Free Spot The G-Free Spot is using King Bean Coffee Roasters for its new coffee bar. The gluten-free restaurant in Hilton Head Island’s Main Street Village recently decided to add specialty coffee to its offerings and is sourcing its beans from a roaster with local roots. King Bean’s owner Kurt Weinberger started the operation 25 years ago in his parents’ Hilton Head Island garage. Now based in North Charleston, King Bean has grown to develop a strong following across the Southeast.

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GROOVE IS IN THE HEART This amazing Groovin’ Ruben sandwich at Sprout Momma Breads is made with hand-carved pastrami, Swiss, sauerkraut, Russian dressing and grilled Jewish rye bread.

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Nantucket’s Meat & Fish Market opens Nantucket’s Meat & Fish Market of Hilton Head is now open in Tanger 2 shopping center in Bluffton. The new market specializes in prime meats, fresh seafood, produce, groceries, prepared foods, sushi, beer and wine. The market also has a café that serves fresh bagels, pastries, sandwiches and espresso drinks.

Culinary school opening in Bluffton The Technical College of the Lowcountry will be opening their Culinary Institute of the South with their "Foodseum" on the first floor. The building is in Buckwalter Place Commerce Park and is set to open in the fall. The Foodseum will educate visitors about Southern cuisine through a digital food growth map and displays of the history of native dishes. There will be a café run by the students where visitors can take a peek inside the kitchen.

There will also be a digital experience where guests can upload their food experience directly to social media.

New brewery opens on Hilton Head More good news for Lowcountry beer lovers: A new brewery has opened at 138 Island Drive, off Mathews Drive on Hilton Head Island. Lincoln & South Brewing Company is a Vermont-inspired brewery serving cloudy beers such as Three Thumbs Up Double IPA, Beach City Pilsner and Hearts & Arrows IPA. Beers are available on draft and will be available in cans in late July. Hours are 4-10 p.m. on Wednesdays and Thursdays and 4-11 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays. Learn more at lincolnandsouth.com.

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Margaret Pearman is a certified sommelier under the Court of Master Sommeliers and is responsible for curating the award-winning wine list at Charlie’s L’Etoile Verte. Here is her sipping suggestion for July:

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Let’s face it; barbequing is not for the faint of heart. The sun is pounding down, the grill’s heat is in your face, and all you want is something cool to refresh your palate. I suggest trying a Lambrusco (not the sweet one your grandma used to drink at Sunday dinner, though).

Hailing from the gastronomic capital of Northern Italy, Emilia-Romagna is home to the Fiorini family winery. Three decades of family members have perfected the craft of Lambrusco production. The Becco Rosso offers all the qualities that make it the perfect barbecue pairing. Concentrated black cherry and red currant meet an undertone of bramble; a slight sweetness compliments the smokiness of the meat. All the while, the alcohol remains low, and the cool bubbles invigorate to keep the feast going.

PERFECT PAIRINGS Looking for the perfect summer meal to go with your Lambrusco wine? Try grilled pork cutlets with sweet peppers, asparagus wrapped in bacon and roasted potatoes. Becco Rosso also is amazing with pizza or pasta. Truly, your options are wide open here.

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SIZZLE IN THE SUN WITH THESE SPICY COCKTAILS Lookin’ for some hot stuff? The team at Tito’s Handmade Vodka has got the fix with these cocktail recipes. Wind down from a hot day in the sun and keep the heat going with a drink that perfectly combines celery and jalapeños, or make your own Bloody Mary mix to serve at your next spicy brunch.

Tito’s Spicy Celery

INGREDIENTS 1 1/4 ounces Tito’s Handmade Vodka 3/4 ounce orange liqueur 3/4 ounce celery juice 1/2 ounce lime juice 1 teaspoon agave 3 jalapeno slices Lime slice, garnish DIRECTIONS [1] Muddle jalapeño slices lightly in a shaker. [2] Add ice and remaining ingredients. [3] Shake and strain over fresh ice in a class.

Garnish with lime slice.

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INGREDIENTS 1 1/2 ounces Tito’s Handmade Vodka 3 ounces Blooming Mary Mix DIRECTIONS [1] Add all ingredients to a shaker with ice. [2] Shake and strain into a glass with a sea salt rim. [3] Garnish with a jalapeño and lime slice.

INGREDIENTS 8 ounces water 3 avocados 3 lemons, juiced 3 limes, juiced 6 tomatillos 3 jalapeños 1 pinch cilantro 1 dash salt and pepper DIRECTIONS [1] Blend all ingredients into a puree.

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With highs in the upper 80s and 90s and “lows” in the 70s, Lowcountry summers tend to sizzle. But playing golf during the proverbial dog days can be both safe and enjoyable if you know what you’re doing. Who better to offer a few tips and tricks for navigating this sultry season than Sea Pines Country Club’s Jessica Albright?

Albright is a Class A PGA Professional, certified fitness trainer and nutrition expert. With the club’s golf course, shop and practice facility undergoing major renovations and expansions, we caught up with Albright amid her busy day of teaching fitness classes and giving golf lessons.

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When it comes to hydration on the golf course, most golfers drink a little water, at best, and lots of beer, at worst. Albright recommends consuming a pint or two of water before heading out to the golf course; once you’re dehydrated, it’s too late to play catch-up. And hold-off on the libations until post-round.

ALBRIGHT IDEAS Jessica Albright is a Class A PGA Professional, certified fitness trainer and nutrition expert for Sea Pines Country Club, which is tucked within the gates of the Sea Pines Resort and community. Learn more about the club’s membership offerings at seapinescountryclub.com.

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Personalized Concierge Services • 30+ Years of Experience in Aviation Locally Owned & Operated On really hot days when your body loses both water and salt due to excessive sweating, plain water may not be enough. She advises golfers to supplement their H2O with branch chain amino acids, commonly referred to as BCAAs, which contain electrolytes. Several brands of powders and droplets are available online and at local drug stores.

2. Golf is a sport, eat like an athlete Golfers heading out for 18 or 36 holes tend to eat a “big” breakfast chock-full of carbs and sugar followed by a “turn lunch” consisting of a burger, hotdog, fries or potato chips. On a 60- or 70-degree day, they can get away with it. But with the summer heat index creeping into triple digits, Albright implores diligent duffers to think and eat like an athlete.

“If you think about food as fueling your performance, then you should eat fruits like bananas and apples, good fats like peanut or almond butter, and lean protein like turkey bacon or chicken sausage,” she says. “On the golf course, be leery of energy bars that are pumped full of sugar or artificial sweeteners.”

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sports 3. Keep your head in the game with proper headwear Albright says the “bucket hat” craze that started in 2019 and trickled down to the golf world is one of the best things to happen in years.

Regular golf hats with just a front bill leave the back of the neck and ears exposed, areas prone to sun damage and melanoma.

“Baseball cap-style hats protect your nose and the upper part of your face, but that’s it,” she says. “A quality brimmed hat should be a part of every golfer’s wardrobe, year-round.”

And while you’re at it, wear a good pair of sunglasses rated UV 400 or higher to block 99.9 percent of harmful UV rays.

4. Employ proper course, and cart, management Savvy golfers know that good course management can save a few strokes here and there. And good golf cart course management can help save your skin by keeping you and your playing partner out of the sun. Albright reminds golfers to park in the shade as frequently as possible, and to rest in the golf cart while waiting for other golfers to hit.

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TAKE A RIDE Golf carts are essential for summer golf, providing shade and rest, and getting you around the course without breaking a sweat. Plus, they're just fun to putz around in. The carts at Sea Pines Country Club are equipped with GPS.

5. Master the science of sunscreen Sunscreen SPFs range from 15 to 100, creating a lot of confusion when it comes to selecting the right one. It’s easier, Albright says, if you reduce that range from 30 to 50. A 50 SPF sunscreen blocks 98 percent of the sun’s harmful rays, while an SPF of 100 blocks 99 percent.

Steer away from sprays, which dissipate in the air before ever reaching the body. Lotion-based sunscreens rich in minerals like zinc are the most protective and safe. Oxybenzone, avobenzone, homosalate and octisalate are ingredients linked to several health issues. And don’t forget the SPF lip balm.

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6. Make the Golden Hour your Happy Hour Golfers are pre-programmed to grab the earliest tee times available during the summer months, leading tee sheets at public and private courses to fill up from 7 a.m. to noon, especially on the weekends. Albright suggests trading happy hour for the golden hours as a speedier, more relaxing alternative.

“Instead of playing golf in the morning, enjoy a relaxing day indoors or in the shade and head out to play at twilight,” Albright says. “Many public courses have twilight rates, and private courses are usually wide open at that time. Pace of play can be much faster.” LL

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SPACE CENTER HOUSTON This Smithsonian affiliate is the number one attraction in Houston and a must-do on your next trip. The museum displays over 400 space artifacts, some of which change every season. The most popular attraction is the NASA Tram Tour, which takes guests to the NASA Johnson Space Center to get a behind-the-scenes look at human space exploration. The entire museum experience is designed for both adults and children to enjoy, making it the perfect attraction for anyone visiting the Space City. $29.95 SAINT ARNOLD BREWING COMPANY Texas’s oldest craft brewery is a must for all beer lovers. Open seven days a week at the edge of downtown, Saint Arnold features facility tours, a beer hall and a beer garden loved by both tourists and locals. The brewery houses many different beers and styles, 12 of which are made year-round, and seven are seasonal. The menu recently expanded to include pizza and entrees, so make sure you come hungry for good food and even better beer. $$ MILLER OUTDOOR THEATER IN HERMAN PARK This outdoor theater offers an eight-month season of free professional and culturally diverse entertainment. Featured performances include classical music, dance, Shakespeare, musical theatre, classic films and more. Bring a blanket, chair and some snacks, and enjoy the show from either the covered or hillside seating. The theater invites you to bring your own food and beverages and have a picnic with the show. Free

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If you’re on the hunt for quality Tex-Mex, look no further. This famous Tex-Mex eatery is credited with the popularity of fajitas across the country. Originally a taco shop, the business expanded into two locations in Houston and is known for serving “The Best Mexican Food in Texas.” The menu has all the staples: enchiladas, fajitas, tacos, nachos and more. Don’t forget to try one of its delicious margaritas as well. $$ NANCY’S HUSTLE Good food and a stellar wine bar? Say less. Nancy’s Hustle is a cozy, intimate bistro offering a mix of New American and European dishes. Perfect for a date night or a casual dinner, this neighborhood eatery never disappoints. Its wine and cocktails are carefully selected to pair well with the rich and tasty dishes, such as the signature “Nancy Cakes.”

The restaurant recently added an outside patio, perfect for the hot summer months. $$ TASTE OF TEXAS This Houston landmark is mostly known for perfectly aged steaks and an extensive and award-winning wine list. There’s even a butcher shop on site if you want to try and cook your own steak another night. If you’re not a fan of steaks, don’t worry because the salads, chicken dishes and seafood are top-tier as well. Whether you’re celebrating or just looking to splurge on a nice dinner, this family-friendly restaurant will not fail to deliver a memorable experience. $$$

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Betty Anglin Smith: The Lowcountry in vivid color

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Almost forty years ago, Betty Anglin Smith sat on the edge of the desert in New Mexico awed by the oranges, reds, purples and yellows of land and sky as the sun slipped below the horizon. She had come to Santa Fe along with abstract painter Eva Carter to explore the galleries downtown and along Canyon Road. Up until that point, the Charleston artist, who was renowned for her watercolors, had worked smaller and painted a variety of subjects. But now, she found herself blown away by the large, intensely colored canvases she’d been viewing.

“It was epiphany,” she declares. “From that point on I became strictly an oil landscape painter.” But Smith became a landscape painter with a difference.

“The thing is, all the artists in this area paint marsh landscapes, and the one thing I wanted to do was not look like every artist in the Lowcountry. I wanted my own identity, my own voice.”

‘Exaggerate the color,’ became her mantra. Galleries in San Francisco, Carmel, New York City, Washington, D.C., and Atlanta took notice and picked up her new work. Then in 2000 she opened Anglin Smith Fine Art in Charleston. Walk into that gallery today or The Red Piano Gallery in Bluffton, and you’ll find yourself enraptured by her vibrant marsh paintings. These big expressionistic images sing with passion, exuberance and her deep connection with nature.

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Smith divides her time between a home in Mount Pleasant and a 100-year-old cottage in Meggett on the Wadmalaw Sound that she and her husband, Cody, renovated as a studio and family gathering place. Here she walks out onto the dock and studies the changing light and hues of the marsh, waterways, clouds and open sky.

She’ll capture the moment with her IPhone. Then back in her studio, she’ll begin the underpainting.

“For the underpainting, I’m using a lot of the cadmium colors –– the orange, red, yellow and pale green. I practically eat that for breakfast, I use so much of it,” she says of the latter. “With the underpainting, you can see exactly what that painting is going to be. But the colors are outlandish. The sky may be orange or it might be green. The marsh grass may be red. The tree line might be sort of purple.”

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She explains that if you look at her underpaintings, it’s like looking at a negative of a photograph. “You can see the values, but the actual true color isn’t there.”

“Sometimes if I’m doing a commission, I might send them a photo of underpainting just to shock them, ” she says with a grin. Then she’ll reveal the rest of the step-by-step process where she goes in with more realistic and recognizable colors, letting them see how the painting evolves. The final result is all those glorious hues and — no birds, no animals, no people, no buildings –– just pure landscape.

Lately Smith, who’s a fan of abstract expressionist Joan Mitchell’s work, has turned her energy to creating huge abstracts. “I want to go in there and sling, throw, push and pour paint,” she exclaims. “I can just go even more crazy with color and play with combinations of thickness and thin, heavy and light. Of course, right now I’d probably ruin the floor and the walls.” So she’s eying their boathouse as a possible second workspace.

But it turns out, she’s not always the only artist-in-residence.

A second generation of Smiths, triplets in fact, often come here to kick-back and/or create. Daughters Jennifer Smith Rogers and Shannon Smith Hughes, who live in the Charleston

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“I want to go in there and sling, throw, push and pour paint!” area, are also oil painters. Rogers, who started out studying architecture at Clemson before switching to fine art, focuses on buildings and cityscapes, while Hughes’ paintings are all about capturing light whether it’s in a still life, figurative or landscape. Son, Tripp, on the other hand, is a photographer whose work depicts dramatic black-and-white Lowcountry nature scenes. As for Smith’s husband, Cody, who is a retired lawyer? “He calls himself an ‘art mule,’” she replies. “He hauls paintings, picks up canvases and frames.”

Together she and her two daughters own their Queen Street-based gallery where all three siblings and Smith show their work along with nationally acclaimed artists. Meanwhile, she has had a long relationship with The Red Piano Gallery, dating back to the 1980s when Louanne LaRoche first brought her work here and up to today when gallerists Ben and Lyn Whiteside often display one of her pieces in the gallery’s entrance hall, enticing visitors to head upstairs to see more.

Looking back over her long career, Smith says, she and Cody often sit on their dock and say how lucky they are to have all this. “And,” she adds, “I’ve been so extremely fortunate to have discovered this talent and made the best use of it that I could and to have been able to share it with my children. I can’t imagine being any more blessed than that.” LL

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Richard Grant: Artist

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Artist Richard Grant has saltwater in his veins. That’s despite the fact he was born in the Chicago area and lived there a good chunk of his life. But it was his memories of his teen years in Santa Monica when he discovered surfing that drew him and his wife, Susan, to the beach on Hilton Head Island more than three years ago. Once again, he could catch the waves on his board and feel the sunshine on his skin.

In turn, he would trade his more muted Chicago palette for the warmer, nature-inspired colors of the Lowcountry. And now sea turtles, ocean waves, and sand would find their way into his latest abstract paintings. With bold lines and geometric patterns infused with Grant’s sense of humor, his take on the area looks like no one else’s.

Grant’s large studio encompasses the bottom floor of his new house on Broad Creek. Here in this light-filled space, I find the artist with two works propped up on his easel: the bottom one with ribbons of black lines on a gray background that interplay with reds, blues, greens, and white; and the small top piece, one of his signature Sumi-e style heart-shaped turtle paintings with smooth simple brushstrokes and dark outline.

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Looking around the room, it’s clear there’s a lot going on: canvases stacked on shelves or propped against each other. Books on William Morris, Mondrian and other artists who have influenced him. A great sound system. Orchid plants, crystals, and a Buddha on window sills. A rolling cart packed with acrylic paints and brushes within easy reach of his easel.

Now as we settle in to talk, he on a chair and me on a couch anchored by an oriental rug, I find myself looking up to see a Picasso-style self-portrait he’s done, a kaleidoscope of oranges, yellows and browns. It’s just one of the many painting techniques he’s explored.

[Q] You came to an art career after many years in the restaurant business.

[Richard Grant] I was always interested in art, but it went by the wayside as I got involved in front-of-the-house management of restaurants—a completely different and all-consuming lifestyle. Even when you’re not there, you’re still thinking about it. In Chicago, I worked with some of the best chefs in the city and met some of the greatest winemakers in the world, and I won Wine Spectator awards for wine lists I’d put together. I did all that for a long time until it became apparent I couldn’t do it anymore.

Meanwhile I had friends who owned the Thomas Masters Gallery. They’d never taken a vacation and they said, ‘can you watch the gallery for a weekend?’ Ten years later I was still working there.

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[RG] When you’re immersed in a gallery, it gets your creative juices flowing. Thomas, who is a fine artist, and Agnieszka, an art historian, began giving me pointers on what I was doing right, what I could do better, what kind of canvas to use, how to think. And at that point I started doing more reading on the history of art as well as color theory. Everyone has a favorite artist when you’re young. Mine was van Gogh. But as I grew older and my taste matured, I started looking at artists like Mondrian, Frank Stella and Roy Lichtenstein with their strong use of color and their clean, simple lines. Then I discovered Mark Rothko and the abstract expressionists. And I ended up having a few shows at the gallery.

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[Q] I can see their influence in your strong geometric patterns and dynamic color.

[RG] [He pulls out Cloud Spotting, a piece with curved ribbons of lines against a gray background with blues, yellows and oranges.] I draw the line and figure out what I’m going to color in. I don’t predetermine any of it. In this one, I wanted to do a take on finding animal shapes in clouds. I do the background first, draw a line with pencil, and thicken it with paint. Next I’ll fill in the colors, and then I’ll go back in, repeating the process.

[Q] What is your day like?

[RG] Painting is a way to keep my head on straight. I read a lot of Buddhism and try to keep myself calm and centered. Some people meditate. I come down here in the morning, turn the music on real loud, drink coffee and paint. I listen to all kinds of music. I have a hard drive that has ninety hours of continuous music with everything from ‘80s dance music to jazz to blues to classical on it. My wife minored in opera at Ohio State, so I like Renée Fleming, too.

[Q] Your Sumi-e turtles are big hits with tourists and locals alike.

[RG] I like Japanese art and the theory of Sumi-e brush strokes and that’s how the turtles came about. I did a Sumi-e show at the Masters Gallery and developed the heart motif. Then when I came down here, I had the idea of applying it to turtles. And that’s how I got hooked up with Amber Kuehn and the Turtle Patrol. Jenn McEwen got me a wall at the Rec Center where twenty of them are on display, and half the proceeds go to the Turtle Patrol. I’ve done David Bowie, Tom Petty, Prince, Big Bird, Oscar the Grouch, the Dali Lama, Mark Rothko and David Byrne turtles as well as Origami, Deco ones and more. I show them at The Purple Cow, SOBA and the Art League, too.

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[Q] Any advice?

[RG] You can’t be afraid to fail. Be confident that you can fix any mistake. And sometimes you need to paint over something because what you did two years ago isn’t reflective of who you are now. LL

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Feather Afloat by Joan Eckhardt

Haiku originally published in Modern Haiku, Prune Juice, Frogpond, Acorn, and bottle rockets

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Heating up in the studio LOCAL GALLERIES SHARE THEIR HOT ART Inspiration for artists can come in many ways. It could come from their muse, the admiration of others’ work and even temperature. Artists from all regions of the world create in close relationship to where they reside.

This can encompass a lot of inspiration, depending on the climate.

Artists in colder regions likely would be influenced by indoor surroundings, while artists in hotter climates would be influenced by outdoor surroundings. In the Lowcountry the heat is constantly inspiring creators. Here are a few examples from local galleries.

Heading Home by Stephen Shortridge (Endangered Arts)

On The Waterfront by Rhett Thurman (Red Piano Gallery)

Pinckney Palmettos by Murray Sease (La Petite Gallerie)

Radiating Heat by Rose Cofield (La Petite Gallerie)

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Slow Sultry Goodbye by Dottie Leatherwood (Camellia Art)

Endangered Arts Limited Visit the gallery to

view a collection of original and limited edition works by Disney veteran

Boardwalk Amusements by Joyce Perry (Camellia Art)

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Summer Strand by Michael B. Karas (Red Piano Gallery)

“Dragonfly” uniqued image on aluminum by Coleman

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Golden Hour by Rodel Gonzalez (Endangered Arts)

The King of “Q” by Bill Winn (La Petite Gallerie)

Oil, acrylic, pastel, watercolor and mixed media by Rose Cofield Kristin Griffis Don Nagel Murray Sease Lauren Terrett Bill Winn and sculpture by Wally Palmer plus much more!

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Take it Outside

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The grand opening of Outside Savannah, located in the Plant Riverside District, was celebrated with drinks, food, live music, gift bags from vendors and a ribboncutting with the Savannah Chamber of Commerce and Mayor Van Johnson.

SHELTER COVE HARBOUR & MARINA ShANNON TANNER Now to September 3 Monday - Friday, 6:30 & 8:00 p.m.

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Tuesdays: July 13, 20 & 27 (No show Tuesday, July 6) Tuesdays: August 3, 10 & 17 For show updates, visit the Shelter Cove Harbour and Marina Facebook page

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Featuring “Shannon Tanner & the Oyster Reefers” for a Jimmy Buffett Tribute Show on Thursdays at 7:00 p.m.

July 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29; and August 5, 12 & 19 Two shows on Labor Day Weekend: September 4 & 5

CAPPY THE CLOWN

Face painting, balloon animals, sand art & more, 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. Now - September 3: Monday - Friday. Plus July 4 th & Labor Day Weekend: September 4 & 5

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Professional Women in Building of the Lowcountry celebrated its first anniversary with a luncheon at Historic Heyward House to salute the year of accomplishments.

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Over nine days, the Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra’s BravoPiano! Festival featured several artists who celebrated music of the Americas with a repertoire of composers living or having lived in the Americas.

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Maritime merriment

At the Port Royal Sound Foundation Summer Camp,, campers got to spend time participating in junior naturalist activities around the Maritime Center to expand their knowledge of the local environment. This includes fishing, crabbing, kayaking, boat trips, nature hikes, and more.

Wine Down Wednesday

Heritage Academy college & university acceptances

The Village at Wexford hosted a fun and successful Wine Down Wednesday last month. The Boys & Girls Club of Hilton Head and Pockets Full of Sunshine joined for a night of live music, wine, friends and shopping.

Due to the event almost selling out, the Village was proud to donate $1,000 to both nonprofits.

Pablo Fidel Alvarez Jordan St. Peter’s University Sean R Citherlet, California Baptist University Christian J Clair, Newberry University Carson Crotty, Tri County Technical College Ralph Ellenberg, Colorado Christian University James Spencer Hall, United States Marines Peerapol Huangching, Emory & Henry University Joes Cristobal Islas, University of Oregon Adam Na, Villanova University Jhon Ojeda Gonzalez, Emory & Henry University Cole Hunter Pampucha, Lewis University

Regina Parra, Holy Names University Joel Harrison Pho, Rochester Institute of Technology Charles Edward Risk, Rollins College Nicholas Shabelsky, College of Charleston Alec Steele Stewart, Coastal Carolina University Julianna E Stratmann, University of Findlay Sadaharu Takagi, College of the Canyons Regina Talavera, DePaul or University of St. Thomas Kaleb Tefera, Arizona State University Nahom Tefera, Arizona State University Liangan Wang, College of the Canyons

Congra tulatio ns Class o f 2021

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Leading LPGA Legends

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Moss Creek hosted 16 players from the LPGA’s Legends Tour, including Laura Baugh, Michelle McGann, Hollis Stacy and host Rosie Jones. The 18 holes served as a warm-up for this month’s U.S. Senior Women’s Open which takes place in Connecticut this August.

LOCAL Life scores big

2021 Spring Softball Silver League Season Champs (10-2) Front Row: Jeremy Swartz, Jeffrey Daniel, Alan Boatwright, Jake Gartner Back Row: Nate Caron, Kyle Putkonen, Tim Lucas, Scott Skager, Alex Crocker, Colin Hawkins, Nathan Skager Not Pictured: Alex Arrizon, Shannon Boyles, Jerry Piccioli, Josh Thomas, David Thompson

Evergreen Pet Lodge, the Lowcountry’s longest operating and most trusted boarding facility, is here as always for you and your pets.

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The Rate has re-opened in style. Owner Debbie Wunder treated guests to catering by Farm and Strangebird Food Truck at the opening. Simpson Construction did the renovation and loved it so much, it moved its office into The Rate.

The best alternative to owning or renting a boat.

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We offer a variety of educational and recreational programs and exceptional events for all ages that are sure to enlighten, inform and delight.

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TUESDAYS AT 9:30 AM

Tee-rific tournament

Journey to the Caribbean

Spring Island members enjoyed “The Journey,” a progressive dinner-style event that took place at three different outdoor sites on Spring Island with a menu catered around Caribbean cuisine.

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The Palmetto Championship at Congaree Golf Club in Ridgeland took place of the RBC Canadian Open, which was canceled due to COVID-19. Fans were able to witness some of the PGA Tour’s current and future stars.

Your Choice Our Privilege Hos-Pet Volunteers like Deb Welsh and her dog, Layla, see firsthand the positive effect our Hos-Pets provide in the lives of those who are ill, grieving, or withdrawn. They are rays of sunshine even on the cloudiest days. Thank you, to each of our Hos-Pets and their owners for their selfless service!

Visit hospicecarelc.org/education or scan the code to learn more about Deb, Layla and the Hos-Pets program.

Deb Welsh and Layla Hos-Pets Volunteers Hospice Care of the Lowcountry, Inc. is a registered 501-C(3) nonprofit organization. Serving Beaufort and Jasper Counties since 1982.

To support us, call

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Plays & performances

Running now through Aug. 22 at the Arts Center of Coastal Carolina, enjoy this five-time Tony nominated musical that uses the music of ABBA to tell the story of a mother, a daughter and three possible dads. artshhi.com

April 21-May 1, 2022

Kristin Griffis’s Magical Music Tour

BY CAROLYN MALES

Synesthesia – music or voices seen as colors. When Kristin Griffis hears music, the notes begin dancing in her head, popping up in a rainbow of colors. As the sounds of guitars, piano, saxes, didgeridoos, or any number of instruments swirl around her, she dips her paintbrush into acrylic reds, greens, yellows, indigo or whatever hue she feels coming on.

Spontaneity rules. “I never know what I’m going to paint ahead of time,” she explains. “I never draw it out on canvas. I don’t know the colors.” Her work process is just to choose a musical selection at random from her eclectic playlist. It could be reggae, folk, finger-style guitar work, classic or roots rock, jazz or something entirely different — you name it. Then go where the paint takes her. The result is funky, exuberant portraits of musicians caught up in the joy of making music –– jamming, improvising and performing –– along with paintings of instruments that seem to pulsate right off the wall.

In Audio Visuals, her new show this month at the Art League of Hilton Head Gallery, the Hilton Head native has made it her mission to delight and lift spirits after our difficult year of facing down the pandemic with its attendant economic distress and isolation. So... if you love music and need a picker-upper, check out the Art League show, or head over to La Petite Gallerie in Bluffton or ZenDen in Port Royal. Good time, guaranteed.

KRISTIN GRIFFIS: AUDIO-VISUALS

When: July 6-30, Opening reception July 7 Where: The Art League of Hilton Head Gallery Details: artleague.org

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Lean Ensemble Theater Lean Ensemble Theater is back in full swing with their 20212022 season. Tickets for live theater events will go on sale in August. Here’s a look at the performances for this season.

2021-2022 SEASON October 21-31: The Thanksgiving Play December 9-19: Art January 20-30, 2022: Other Desert Cities March 17-27, 2022: Mitchelville April 21-May 1, 2022: Death of a Streetcar Named Virginia Woolf: A Parody

Local makers & markets

2019 Grand Prize Winner - William De Torre

Crafted in the Lowcountry Awards LOCAL Life is recognizing and rewarding local businesses that handcraft goods that reflect the Lowcountry tastes and lifestyle. Businesses in Hilton Head, Bluffton, Beaufort and Okatie are welcome to enter, as long as items are made in the area and are already sold here. After the category winners are determined, a grand prize winner will be selected by judges and LOCAL Life team members. The grand prize includes being featured prominently in an issue of LOCAL Life, as well as a feature story, cash, a social media campaign, professional photography and videography, potential additional distribution and more. Enter at craftedinthelowcountryawards.com.

First Thursdays Art Market at The Shops at Sea Pines Center Enjoy the works of over two dozen local artists who create a variety of mediums on the first Thursday of each month.

Stroll the plaza of The Shops at Sea Pines Center to see the exhibits, talk with the artists and visit the shops, all while you enjoy live music, special merchant offers, complimentary wine samples and more. theshopsatseapinescenter.com

Insurance at the highest standards Ready For The Heat?

Bluffton Farmers Market Every Thursday from noon to 5 p.m., the Bluffton Farmers Market will be open at 71 Green Street.

Vendors include 7th Heaven Spices, Clark & Sons Farm, Palmetto Pops, Myers Family Farms, Sprout Momma and Tuten Farms, just to name a few. Check the market’s Facebook page the morning of the market for a complete list of vendors. farmersmarketbluffton.org

As with anything else, beating the heat takes preparation and common-sense decisions. First and foremost: drink lots of water, cut back on coffee and alcohol. Switch your diet to fresh, light foods with high water content. Don’t leave people or pets in the car. Learn the signs of heat-related distress. And enjoy outdoor activities in the morning or late afternoon.

Kinghorn Insurance Agency serves southern Beaufort County and the South Carolina Lowcountry, and we are here to help take care of you during your travels!

OTHER MARKETS Hilton Head Island Farmers Market, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Tuesdays, Coastal Discovery Museum Farmers & Markers Market, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Tuesdays, The Shops at Sea Pines Center Port Royal Farmers Market, 9 a.m.-noon, Saturdays, Naval Heritage Park Forsythe Farmers’ Market, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Saturdays, Savannah

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The 2021 Rankings are In!

It is hard to move up when you are already at the top!

Hilton Head Preparatory School

Private K-12 School #1 in Beaufort County Boarding School in #1 South Carolina K-12 School #2 Private in South Carolina Top 14% of Best Private A+ K-12 Schools in America Rating!

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Festivals & fun

HarbourFest HarbourFest has returned for its 32nd year at the Shelter Cove Harbour & Marina. Now through September 3, Shannon Tanner will be performing every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday at 6:30 and 8:00 p.m., as well as July 4. Enjoy fireworks every Tuesday night (except July 6) and on the 4th of July at dusk. On fireworks nights, kids can enjoy train rides around the marina promenade. Guided kayak tours and boat cruises will leave from Shelter Cove Harbour & Marina to view the fireworks from the water. On Thursday nights through August 19 and additionally Labor Day Weekend starting at 7 p.m., Shannon Tanner and his Jimmy Buffet tribute band, the Oyster Reefers, will turn Harbourfest into a Caribbean paradise with a special Parrot Palooza event. Through September 3, and additionally the 4th of July and Labor Day Weekend, Cappy the Clown will be at Shelter Cove Harbour & Marina from 6-9 p.m. every Monday through Friday. On July 4, you can park and catch free shuttles in the Hargray lot, lots near Shelter Cove Harbour & Marina and the Singleton Beach lot.

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Outdoor Movie Nights The Outdoor Movie Night series at Shelter Cove Towne Centre is free and open to the public. Dogs are welcome, and be sure to arrive with lawn chairs or blankets. Grab a bite to-go from surrounding restaurants or Kroger. Here is the schedule for this month:

OUTDOOR MOVIES Jumanji: July 1 Minions: July 8 The Secret Garden: July 15 Free Willy: July 22 Hook: July 29

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Fundraising events The Sunset 5K Presented by the Bluffton Trading Post, this 5K will kick off May River Shrimp Fest. The race will start at Oyster Factory Park and finish at Bluffton Trading Post.

At the post-race party, participants will receive snacks, water and adult beverages. A percentage of proceeds will benefit a local charity. barefootsports.com

Palmetto Dunes Turtle Trot 5K The Palmetto Dunes Property Owners Association will host the annual Turtle Trot 5K Summer Series every Wednesday now through Aug. 25. The five-kilometer run/walk will take place in the Palmetto Dunes Resort, where courses will alternate weekly from beach course to road course due to low and high tides. palmettodunes.com

Fashionable & fun

No experience needed, just a desire to help students achieve Volunteer 1 - 2 hours per week throughout the school year (Virtual tutoring available) Training is provided Opportunities available to serve as an AmeriCorps member (to receive a living allowance & education award) LEARN MORE: WWW.UWLOWCOUNTRY.ORG/READ-INDEED

UPSCALE ACCOMMODATIONS IN A RUSTIC MOUNTAIN SETTING

Sethi Couture Trunk Show Join the team at Forsythe Jewelers for their trunk show from 10 a.m.-5 p.m., July 7-9. The three-day event will feature the intricate work and design of Sethi Couture’s rare and unusual diamond jewelry collection. Enjoy a complimentary gift with your Sethi Couture purchase. forsythejewelers.biz

Spartina 449 Warehouse Sale Spartina 449’s 9th annual Warehouse Sale will be taking place this year from July 9 to July 12 at Hilton Head High School. Tickets will be available to purchase for a $5 charitable donation. spartina449.com

B eautiful Sapphire N orth Carolina Located in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Western North Carolina, at 3200 feet elevation the Black Bear Lodge offers its guests moderate temperatures throughout the year.

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Enlightening conversations

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All proceeds go to improve the lives of animals.

World Affairs Council in-person speakers are back World Affairs Council of Hilton Head’s live events are back after a year of speakers and discussions over Zoom. For details visit wachh.org.

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John Bolton

2021 WACHHI SPEAKER PROGRAM Oct. 1: John Bolton, “National Security Challenges & Opportunities” Ambassador Bolton will review the national security challenges and opportunities facing the Biden Administration — political, military and economic — and the positions it inherited from its predecessors. Throughout his distinguished career, Ambassador Bolton has been a staunch defender of American interests.

Oct. 22: Deborah McCarthy, “Russia and the Baltics” Nov. 5: John Tierney, “Questions that Congress is Failing to Ask” Nov. 19: Anand Menon, “UK in a Changing Europe”

2021 WACHHI COMMUNITY GLOBAL FORUM

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Sept. 17: Dr. Larry Valero, “Cyber Threats and the Evolution of Cyberwarfare: Russia and China as Case Studies.”

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Dec. 3: Nury Turkel, “The Future of Uyghurs”

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Sept. 10: Todd Wright, “The Future of Nuclear Energy.”

Sept. 24: Blair Streitenberger, “What is Bitcoin?”

Real Estate Marketplace

5 Catesby Lane, Port Royal Plantation

71 North Calibogue Cay Road, Sea Pines

Welcome to 5 Catesby Lane in private beachside Port Royal. Lowcountry-style home on a cul-de-sac has 3-car garage, pool and oak, magnolia, and citrus trees accenting the grounds. Open flow with updated chef-inspired kitchen and beautiful master bath, numerous flex/office areas and screened porch.

Stroll or bike to beach. $1,500,000

Arguably the most exquisite architectural renovation on the island, within the exclusive neighborhood, Calibogue Cay. With 351ft of direct water, the property offers both sunset and sunrise views while maintaining a preferred northern exposure. Situated on 1.3 acres of privacy, special features include a sensational master wing with luxurious his/her baths, study, multiple living and dining areas, an amazing kitchen to include a pantry kitchen, plus 3 additional ensuite guest bedrooms in main house and 5th BR guest apartment. This property offers the discerning owner a true lifestyle and luxury retreat, a sporting paradise, and unmatched entertainment. $7,500,000

Angela Barbic 843.227.2526

Becky Herman 843.301.3355 Monica Davis 843.384.4473

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23 Seabrook Landing Drive, HIlton Head Island Located on an acre-plus homesite in prestigious Seabrook Landing, this 4500 SF home has a fantastic screened porch with a great house attached. Many hours will be spent on the porch with outdoor kitchen, high natural wood ceilings & slate floor. This estate home has 4 BR's or 3 plus an office-each with total privacy, 4.5 BA. Cooks kitchen is open to the living spaces of the home & has a waterway view. Rooms include a formal LR, DR, Carolina room which opens to the porch. Freeform pool with waterfall and more! Enjoy the Seabrook Landing Day Dock for fishing, crabbing, kayaking or to drop off family and friends after a day of boating – only 2 houses away! $2,100,000

Charles Sampson 843.384.7300 Charles@CharlesSampson.com

www.HermanAndDavisProperties.com

15 Crosstree Drive, Windmill Harbour Designer Living! Brightness pours into this beautiful Charleston-style home with Thermador appliances, 50-bottle wine tower and fresh, white kitchen.

Entertainer's dream with open concept and such features as fenced yard, screen room, tray ceilings, fireplace, butlers pantry, new landscaping, recently painted, new HVAC. Versatile home with 4 BD + loft area. Walk to SC Yacht Club or 250+ slip marina and lock system...the finest water-oriented lifestyle! $1,149,000

Eric Kuhn 843.636.8939 Eric@WeichertCP.com

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Fire in the sky

“Our family loves Hilton Head Island, and much of our time there is spent around Ocean Oak Resort. While any time of day on the island is beautiful, sunrises on Hilton Head are definitely worth waking up for. ” - SARAH WILLIAMS; RICHMOND, VIRGINIA

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Your Local Hearing Experts No Coupons. No Gimmicks. Just Sound Value.

Hearing well, keeps you younger!

Have your hearing checked today!

Sethi Couture Trunk Show Wednesday - Friday | July 7 - 9 | 10 AM - 5 PM Enjoy a complimentary gift with your Sethi Couture purchase.

RSVP to 843.671.7070 or Andrea@ForsytheJewelers.biz

The Shops at Sea Pines Center 71 Lighthouse Road | Hilton Head Island 843.671.7070 | ForsytheHHI.com