By Charleston County Parks for The Island Connection Charleston County Parks is thrilled to invite runners back to Johns Island County Park for the annual Lowcountry Trail Half Marathon and 5K race on Saturday, Oct. 1. Runners will take in spectacular foliage, moss-draped oaks and native wildlife as they make their way through Johns Island’s …

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The following is an addition by the Town of Kiawah Island to the Aug. 12 article titled “Appeal filed in Captain Sam’s Spit preliminary plat extension.”  The Town of Kiawah Island received an appeal filed by the South Carolina Environmental Law Project on Aug. 10. This appeal challenges the Town of Kiawah Island Planning Commission’s …

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Staff Report for Island Connection D1 Training, a leading fitness concept utilizing the five core tenets of athleticbased training, recently opened a new location in Mount Pleasant at 1220 Ben Sawyer Blvd. The group fitness facility employs a sportsscience backed training regimen led by certified trainers to help people of all ages achieve their sport …

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By Seabrook Island Artist Guild for The Island Connection Marissa Vogl is best known for her largescale abstractions. Born and raised in Montana, she now resides and paints in Charleston. She is co-owner of the MeyerVogl galleries in Charleston.  Marissa will be presenting a demonstration of her unique style during the SIAG monthly meeting. Vogl’s …

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Dear Mayor Gregg,  It appears that there are a growing number of Town of Seabrook Island residents who have become alarmed about the above-referenced “Andell Bluff” annexation proposal. You are aware that I have served the town with a Freedom of Information Act request pursuant to South Carolina law, to allow my inspection and review …

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By Beth Wright for The Island Connection  Do you have an active interest in horticulture, artistic design, community beautification, ecology and philanthropy? Then the Seabrook Island Garden Club is the perfect place for you.  Join us for what promises to be another great season of excellent speakers and programs, field trips, philanthropy, and most importantly, …

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By Dick Wildermann for The Island Connection There are a number of projects planned or being developed outside the Seabrook Island gate in the general vicinity of Freshfields Village. One proposal is an expansion of Bohicket Marina. To accommodate the project, the developer has approached the Town of Seabrook Island about the possibility of having …

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By Kathleen Donnelly for The Island Connection  Seabrook Island Club has named Eduard Suarasan to its staff as assistant general manager.  Suarasan brings with him an exceptional pedigree of elevating the finest Platinum Clubs in America. He worked most recently at the Polo Club of Boca Raton as AGM, and prior to that at Admirals …

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By Town of Kiawah Island for The Island Connection As of Aug. 4, the Kiawah Island Turtle Patrol’s nest count for 2022 currently sits at 486.  Be sure to check the Town’s social media pages every Tuesday for all things turtle related.  The Town will be sharing pictures, information, and updates from KITP every Tuesday …

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By Exchange Club of Kiawah-Seabrook for The Island Connection  You might be aware of the Exchange Club of Kiawah-Seabrook by the American flags that are put out around the community for every patriotic holiday, or you might know the Club from the Exchange Club of KiawahSeabrook Handbook that is published and distributed throughout the community …

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