The Kiawah-Seabrook Exchange Club is anticipating a lively discussion of the potential development of Cap’n Sams Spit by representatives of Kiawah Development Partners and the Coastal Conservation League at the regular meeting of the Exchange Club on the evening of Wednesday, March 3, 2010. The meeting will be held at the new Seabrook “Island House”, …
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Feb 03 2010
Christmas with the fishes
by Kristin Hackler On Friday, January 22, the fish of Palmetto Lake at the Seabrook Lake House were probably a bit surprised to receive a collection of their very own Christmas trees. Inspired by the SC Department of Natural Resources, Seabrook Islander and Wildlife & Lakes Committee member Jim Altemus suggested that the remaining Christmas …
Feb 03 2010
Island Choraliers celebrate 10 years
For ten years, the Island Choraliers have been serenading barrier island residents with their unique blend of harmonies and classic selection of songs. This March 26 at 7pm, the Choraliers will celebrate their ten year anniversary with a reunion performance at the Church of Our Saviour on Betsy Kerrison Blvd. Among their song selections for …
Feb 03 2010
Op-Ed: – The Island Curmudgeon – Time to lighten up: Let’s go to the three ring circus
By William J. Duggan When I was a little boy many years ago, my father took me to the circus. It was a very exciting experience. The lights, the colors, the music, the entertainers, and the animals simply enthralled me; especially the clowns. In my old age, I am once again thrilled by the Three …
Jan 25 2010
Chisolm annexation issue to be brought before Hollywood Town Council
Provided by the Concerned Citizens for the Sea Islands Last Thursday, January 14, the Town of Hollywood Planning Commission voted against this annexation and PUD request from Canal Land and Timber Co – 118 acres on Chisolm Road, Johns Island. Nevertheless, Canal Land and Timber is bringing it before the full Town Council at today’s …
Jan 23 2010
A hidden cottage of the senses
Beneath the distant drone of passing Cessnas, the first measures of Beethoven’s Piano Sonata No. 14 in C Sharp Minor can be heard drifting up from a drowsy hedge of late summer hydrangeas. Somewhere in the wild English garden, water splashes over a hidden waterfall and those passing through are swiftly immersed in a feeling …
Jan 23 2010
Kiawah Town Council – January 5, 2009
Second reading of ordinance 2009-11: business license ordinance amendment Council unanimously voted to approve ordinance 2009-11, which amends the rate table for the various classifications of businesses as described in section 4-323 of the Town Code. Copies of the new rate table are available at Town Hall. Affirmation of the 2009 Ordinances As the Town …
Jan 23 2010
Johns Island Council meeting – January 7, 2009
Johns Island Council met at 6:30pm in order to allow guest speaker, Congressman Leon Stavrinakis, more time to conduct a casual question and answer period with local residents. Zoning and site design requests around the island Following up on a request to the City’s Site Design Committee to remove 17 grand trees (the request was …
Jan 23 2010
“Congratulations, your dog is a father”
Dorothy Farfone was thrilled to announce this year’s flower arrangement categories during the Seabrook Garden Club’s January 8, 2010, meeting. “Some of these I came up with at 2am,” she laughed. The competition will be held on Friday, February 12, at 9:30am. However, due to a conflict in scheduling, the meeting will be held at …
Jan 23 2010
February Kiawah Arts events
The Kiawah Island Arts Council is continuing its amazing winter arts season with some incredible performances and presentations during the month of February. All events are open to the public and tickets are available at Kiawah Town Hall. Please refer to individual events to find out when tickets will become available. For more information, call …