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JUNE 2013 | THE VOICE OF THE LOWCOUNTRY

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JUNE 2013 | THE VOICE OF THE LOWCOUNTRY

WE HAVE A WINNER!

CANDICE GLOVER

PUTT LIKE A PRODOUG WEAVER

STRENGTH IN HOPE

DORSEY SMITH

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At the Helm/About the Cover The VibeBeaufort County is suffering from an American Idol-Candice Glover hangover. For months, we’ve been glued to the television on Wednesday and Thursday nights to watch in awe as 23-year-old Candice Glover of St. Helena Island schooled a bevy of con-testants — even the judges — in the true art of singing.

Column: Money ReportIf you divorce, or are divorced from your spouse after at least 10 years of marriage, you are entitled to receive an income from Social Security based on your divorced spouse’s earnings, even if they’ve remarried.

Business: On the Move

HealthHilton Head Island’s Dorsey Smith shares the story of her fight against colon cancer.

Golf TipHilton Head PGA Teacher of the Year Doug Weaver makes his Monthly debut.

SportsA Q&A with former USC standout Devin Taylor, a Beaufort native, who was drafted by the Detroit Lions.

Social Spotlight

Column: Property PerspectivesIsland leaders should focus on stimu-lating the demand for real estate and eliminating issues that prohibit it.

Column: Secret PlacesHere on the coast, the native live oak is nature’s most valuable player. Lowcountry Calendar

Where to Eat

Last Call

Fathers and sons in businessSons learn from their fathers. Whether it’s how to throw a ball, ride a bike, shave or tie a tie, the lessons fathers teach can last a lifetime. But how do those lessons change when a son joins his father in business?

Summer FunLooking for fun things to do this sum-mer? We’ve got the rundown on enjoy-ing all Hilton Head Island has to o� er, from an insider’s perspective.

Summer FashionCheck out the latest styles from Quiet Storm and Outside Hilton Head.

Bridal Hilton Head Monthly’s guide to what’s hot and what’s not for planning the day of your dreams.

Home: Container GardensAt this time of year, colorful summer sal-ads are a staple at the dining table at home. Grow fresh herbs and vegetables, right on your back porch.

Partner Promotion: Budget BlindsBob Engler le� the golf course to open his own custom window covering business. And business is booming.

Big TasteSally Kerr-Dineen takes on the farmer’s market.

Partner Promotion: OMBRA Cucina RusticaMichael Cirafesi has opened a new high-end hotspot and is serving classic regional Italian cuisine and wine.

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Every so o�en in life one encounters a person that leaves a deep impression. When I �rst met Dorsey Smith she had a special glow to her persona, which is rooted in her experience of overcoming adversity. She was courageous enough to share her story with all of our readers in this issue.

Candice Glover made us all proud by winning Season 12 of American Idol. We take an intimate look at her rise from a dirt road on St. Helena Island to national fame, starting on .

One of Candice’s high school class-mates, football player Devin Taylor, was selected by the Detroit Lions in the fourth round of the NFL Dra� in another inspir-ing tale.

Edwina Hoyle and her team continue to help families live with Alzheimer’s dis-ease. A nationally televised documentary about “Memory Ma�ers” highlights their amazing work.

We celebrate Father’s Day with a fea-ture about father and son business teams;

highlighting Mike and Robert Rivers, Charlie and Andy Reed, and Mike and Nick Kristo�.

In the golf section we pay tribute to Jim Ferguson. He was a close friend to many Hilton Head Islanders. He le� us too early and reminds us to make the most of every day.

Our goal at Monthly is to connect the Lowcountry and we are grateful for the opportunity to bring you all of these stories about real people residing in our community.

On an internal note, I’m proud to announce that Lance Hanlin has been promoted to managing editor of our multi-media platform. Lance is a true writer with a passion for perfection. His thoughtful and diligent personality will ensure that we live up to our mission. I welcome him to share the responsibility with me and our great team that works tirelessly to contribute our share of mak-ing the Lowcountry a great place to live.

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�e new Managing Editor of Hilton Head Monthly is Lance Hanlin. A�er graduating from Southeast Missouri State in Cape Girardeau, Mo., Lance spent most of his professional life in the newspaper industry, working for daily publications in Sikeston, Mo.; Idaho Falls, Idaho; Carbondale, Ill.; Beaufort and Blu�on. He has been one of Monthly’s top contributing writers since 2011 and joined Frey Media full-time in 2012.

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BEAUFORT COUNTY IS SUFFER-ING FROM AN AMERICAN IDOL-CANDICE GLOVER HANGOVER.

For months, we’ve been glued to the televi-sion on Wednesday and � ursday nights to watch in awe as 23-year-old Candice Glover of St. Helena Island schooled a bevy of contestants — even the judges — in the true art of singing.

Mind you, we’re no backwater stranger to celebrity. We’ve had � lms made here, stars and professional athletes buy homes here, and cad-res of celebrities vacation here.

But Candice Glover is purely Lowcountry and her rise to the top on American Idol has been captivating, her talent breathtaking. Twice

weekly viewing parties for her performances one night and vote results the next became the spring fashion, from Savannah to Charleston.

A parade and concert May 4 in Beaufort drew tens of thousands of her fans. Not bad for a hometown of only 12,000 and a woman who grew up on a dirt road on St. Helena Island, a barrier island isolated enough to preserve Geechee, a centuries-old language unique to the Lowcountry that Candice speaks.

Candice’s success stems from her voice, of course, but more so her intelligence and some-thing else immeasurably important: a � ercely positive and supportive family who didn’t sco� when Candice tried out for American Idol for

the � rst time just two years a� er graduating from Beaufort High School.

She failed, not making it past the early rounds in season 9.

In retrospect, she realizes she wasn’t prepared and auditioned almost on a whim, a break from her jobs at a childcare center and renting boats, mopeds and tee times to tourists on Fripp Island.

Candice bided her time and tried again two years later. She held her own with the two even-tual � nalists that year, but was bounced by the judges long before she was a household name.

“I guess they changed their mind,” Candice said in an interview shortly a� erward.

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St. Helena’s Candice Glover dazzles with unparalleled talentBY LISA J. ALLEN

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A NEW, IMPROVED CANDICEA�er that second a�empt, it was then that

Candice proved she wasn’t an average person with an amazing voice. She is an extraordinarily driven woman with savvy enough to realize that circumstances change.

�e judges changed, the auditioning ven-ues changed, her maturity changed. Candice perfected her voice, her manner, and her con�-dence. Now she was ready to hold her own with the media, the judges, and her growing legion of fans.

She decided to try a third time. Her parents and grandmother held their breath — and their tongues — fearful she would be hurt yet again.

�is time, Candice felt she was on her way, her mother, Carole Glover, said, “She told her job when she le� this time, ‘I’m not going to be back.’”

�is time, Candice le� her talented American Idol competitors in the dust and the judges on their feet for standing ovation a�er standing ovation, week a�er week. She chose songs and modi�ed arrangements, put-ting an unmistakable Candice stamp on songs once owned by Adele, Barbra and Whitney. Time and again, the Idol judges commented on her poise, power and dominance. A reel of American Idol highlights this year really is a Candice reel: “Lovesong,” “I (Who Have Nothing),” “Somewhere” and the �nale show duet with Jennifer Hudson.

Now, the world has seen her talent and her grounded persona.

WHERE IT BEGANCarole Glover says Candice’s late grandfather

was a singer and it is he who sparked Candice’s singing interest, which began, not surprisingly, in church.

While in high school, she dominated the annual talent show that is a fundraiser for Beaufort High’s step team.

Step team coach and Beaufort High English teacher Shelia Cato saw Candice’s talent when Candice and her cousin sang a duet to audition for the talent show when Candice was a sopho-more.

“I pulled Candice aside and told her her voice was so much more powerful than her cousin’s,”

Cato said. “I told her if she sang alone, she would win. Being the person Candice is, that was a hard decision to make. She wanted to be supportive of her cousin.”

Candice opted to go solo and won every tal-ent show until she graduated in 2008.

�is year, she agreed to perform for the Step Team talent show in February, but found out she made it to Hollywood on American Idol and wouldn‘t be in town for the event. Not one to shirk commitments, Candice sang “I Will Always Love You” in front of a video camera and emailed it to Cato. It’s stunning to hear a singer on par with Whitney Houston belt out a �awless rendition in her living room while mak-ing, in e�ect, a home movie.

From early on, her mother said Candice was convinced her career was going to be sing-ing, despite taking a few business administra-tion classes at the Technical College of the Lowcountry.

Outside of her day job on Fripp Island, Candice worked on her singing, appearing at local venues such as Luther’s. And auditioned once, twice, three times for American Idol.

BRACING FOR FAME AND FORTUNECarole Glover said Candice had a glimmer of

what her life might be like as a celebrity, at least locally, a�er she returned from Idol last year.

But her family didn’t. As Candice survived round a�er round of American Idol competi-tion, the family’s fame grew, too.

“It has a�ected our family in a good way,” Carole said. “We are being stopped at the airport. �e children in school, the teachers are coming to them. Our whole lifestyle has changed. Our phones are ringing all the time. I hang up my cell phone and the house phone rings.”

Carole Glover hopes some of the old routine will return now that American Idol is over and the Glover family no longer is beamed into mil-lions of living rooms.

�e journey has been arduous at times because American Idol provides li�le help for competitors.

�e community raised money so Carole and Jon Glover could travel to California to watch Candice perform. �e show also didn’t pay

for Candice’s living expenses, Carole said. For example, Candice paid for her own meals.

“Everything is on her,” Carole said, although Candice did get to keep her wardrobe.

Beaufort is on the hook for the costs of the parade and concert. Beaufort Mayor Billy Keyserling passed a donation bucket around a viewing party for the Idol �nale, hoping to close in on the remaining $10,000 bill.

But Candice’s �nancial worries are over. She likely will earn $1 million in the coming year through appearance fees, concerts, record sales and recording contracts, according to a report on Idol contracts in the New York Times.

�e morning a�er she won Idol, Candice, already packed and ready to go either home or on a whirlwind media tour, le� for New York.

Next up is a 40-stop American Idol tour where Candice can gain more experience handling the media and fan requests, because American Idol doesn’t provide media training, either.

“She is a smart girl. She knows how to talk to people,” Carole said.

Carole said one aspect of Candice the media has yet to capture is her personality.

“�ey say she doesn’t have a lot of personal-ity,” Carole Glover said. “She walks into a room and the party starts. At �rst, she was a li�le nervous. She’s careful about what she says. �at gets taken wrong.”

A tidbit American Idol did dole out was how to protect her very powerful voice: Don’t talk as much.

“But she’s like her mother. She talks a lot. We text a lot and we talk every night,” Carole said.

A CRASH COURSE IN MONEYAs the money begins to �ow, �guring out

what to do with it is on Candice too, Carole said.

“We’ll have to get our own a�orney and all of that.”

Susan Ketchum, senior vice president of Merrill Lynch Wealth Management on Hilton Head Island, advises Candice to wait a while before making any moves with her money.

“For most people, it takes years to accumulate wealth and they’ve have time to learn from their mistakes,” Ketchum said. “As their wealth grows

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over the years, they adjust to it. If your wealth is sudden, that can be life changing.”

Ketchum said rule number one is to take your time and don’t make rash decisions.

“Assess your situation and your needs,” she advises, along with assembling a �nancial team of an advisor, a tax a�or-ney and an accountant.

“�e wealth is sudden,” Ketchum said. “I was reading the other day that 70 to 90 percent of people go through their lo�ery winnings in �ve years or less. With celebrities, your star power might be limited too. You might have years of earning ability, but you might not. Candice is only 23 years old. Her money has to take her a long way. I’ve dealt with plenty of clients who have come into wealth suddenly. �e movie business and music business is all so �ckle. It changes so quickly.”

A daunting task for Candice is learning to keep friends and families at arm’s length when they are asking for money or for Candice to invest in various things, Ketchum said.

“I advise my clients to refer those requests to me. �at takes them out of the awkward position. �en the team can assess the request.”

Candice clearly is grateful to the people who have sup-ported her every step of the way and she thanks her sup-porters o�en.

“You can’t forget the people who were there for you when you working toward your goals, but at the same time, I coach them to keep that separate,” Ketchum said. “Singing is her business, that’s her job, that’s her career.”

With Candice’s win, American Idol immediately released a single, “I Am Beautiful,” and a record on the Idol label will follow, but beyond that, Candice’s success falls to her.

If her path thus far is any indication, the Lowcountry will be listening to Candice for years to come.

And we’re all ears. M

Tens of thousands of Candice Glover fans showed up for her American Idol concert and parade May 4 in Beaufort. Glover won the reality singing competition on May 13. Her debut album, Music Speaks, is scheduled for release on July 16.

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BY 10 A.M. ON THE MORNING OF JUNE 4, 1863, THE ABAN-DONED AND WAR-TORN VILLAGE OF BLUFFTON WAS ENGULFED IN FLAMES. Approximately two-thirds of the town’s 60 homes, along with acres of magni� cent trees and manicured gardens, were ablaze as red-hot embers crackled and popped with heated fury. � e thick, wa� ing smoke clouds emanating from the searing � restorm were witnessed for miles in all directions.

According to Sergeant John G. Abbo� of the 48th New York Infantry Regiment, the temperature was warm on that fateful day, which only exacerbated the e� ects of the torrid blaze. A thick fog lingering over the May River at sunrise had dissipated, and was now substituted with profuse and visually obstruc-tive smoke clouds along the town’s waterfront.

Company E of the 11th South Carolina Infantry, which was camped near the bank of the river in present-day Old Town, had been caught o� guard at daybreak by a swarming Yankee force that had been inserted amphibiously by two transport steamers near today’s Alljoy Landing. Providing security for the transports and � re support for Union ground troops were two heavily armed gunboats, which were now well within e� ective artillery range of the town.

Dutifully carrying out orders originating from Brigadier-General David Hunter, Northern troops had begun se� ing the town ablaze at around 7:30 a.m. Now at mid-morning the ba� le lines had been drawn and the antagonists were

squared o� — 1,000 men in blue faced 238 gray-clad soldiers. With the Rebels formed up in the vicinity of present-day May River Road and the Yankees now assembled adjacent to the river, the most intense clash naturally occurred along the street leading to the wharf.

As the adrenaline-induced Southerners charged towards the river, Rebel yells were heard by Lieutenant-Commander George Bacon aboard the U.S.S. Commodore McDonough, a brut-ish and menacing naval gunboat. As the combatants discharged a hail of small arms � re at each other amid the sizzling inferno that had consumed the town, Bacon ordered his crews aboard the gunboat to open with artillery � re. Whizzing dangerously close by and just over the heads of Union troops on the ground, the shells exploded with deep and disorienting thuds among the Rebels. � e salvo was intense, precise and overwhelming.

Having accomplished the mis-sion of destroying the small, a� u-ent town by � re, Colonel William

Barton ordered his regiment, the 48th New York, to board the trans-ports while the imposing gunboats kept the Rebels at a stando� dis-tance. By midday the � ghting had concluded and the Union vessels were returning to Hilton Head and Cockspur Islands along the winding and picturesque intercoastal passage.

� e resulting casualty reports were low, but the signi� cance of the burning of Blu� on echoed far and wide. Having been transmi� ed along telegraph wires, reports of the town’s destruction were soon on the pages of major newspapers nationwide, from the Richmond Dispatch to � e New York Times —“Washington, Friday, June 19. � e Navy Department has received from Admiral DuPont the particu-lars a� ending the destruction of Blu� on, S.C.”

O� cial Union reports on the “Expedition against Blu� on” were routed through the highest military and civilian channels within the federal government. General Pierre G.T. Beauregard was one of many Southerners who publicly expressed outrage over the burning, which occurred long before other Union generals — such as Sherman — resorted to using the torch as a weapon of war.

Blu� on’s geopolitical and strate-gic military signi� cance had brought about its own ruin. Although Union reports emphasized the town’s status as a Rebel picket (lookout) headquarters, evidence suggests that there were additional and unique motivating factors that contributed to Blu� on’s downfall. � e most intriguing evidence relates to the nocturnal exploits of Confederate

Captain John Mickler, a highly deco-rated scout who launched a number of e� ective and well-documented amphibious raids from his base-camp on the Blu� on mainland.

Nevertheless, when the sun rose on the morning of June 5, 1863, it was evident that Blu� on’s antebel-lum way of life had vanished forever. Perhaps in an omen of what was to come for the South, the burning of Blu� on was a prelude to the fare-well of the Southern plantation era and of the institution of slavery.

From the period when the com-munity’s � rst dwellings were con-structed in the early 1800s, to the contemporary era, the burning of Blu� on during the Civil War may be the most salient and in� uential episode in the annals of town his-tory. � is June 4th will mark the 150th anniversary of that fateful and historic day. M

Je� Fulgham is the author of � e Blu� on Expedition: � e Burning of Blu� on, South Carolina, During the Civil War — now available in paper-back and ebook at most bookstores.

Burning of Blu� tonCOMMEMORATING THE SESQUICENTENNIAL ANNIVERSARY OF THE

BY JEFF FULGHAM

“Approximately two-thirds of the town’s 60 homes, along with acres of magnifi cent trees and manicured gardens, were ablaze as red-hot embers crackled and popped with heated fury”

Left: General William B. Barton Right: General P.G.T. Beauregard

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The Talbird Oak

BY LOU BENFANTE, HERITAGE LIBRARY FOUNDATION

350/30 CELEBRATION PRESENTS:

During the Revolutionary War, Lieutenant John Talbird of the Patriot militia was wounded

in a ba� le on Johns Island in 1779 and captured by the British. A� er Charleston surrendered to the British in May of 1780, he was paroled and sent back to his Skull Creek home. John Talbird had married Mary Ann Ladson, daughter of a Hilton Head Island plantation owner in 1778. As a wedding present, his father, Henry Talbird, gave the couple the Talbird plantation which was near the Cypress gate in present-day Hilton Head Plantation. A� er Lieutenant Talbird returned home in the spring of 1780, the British a� empted to force him to join a British military unit. Instead, he joined one of the regiments under command of the Swamp Fox, Francis Marion. � e British captured him again and held him on a prison ship in Charleston harbor until the end of the war.

In October of 1781, the Royal Militia

on Daufuskie Island was instructed to burn the homes of all known Patriots between Beaufort and Savannah. A Tory militia unit marched up Skull Creek, burning Patriot-owned plantations along the way.

Mary Ann Talbird, who was nine months pregnant, ordered the household slaves to hide in the nearby woods. She bravely faced the approaching red-coated o� cers. � e o� cer in command was her brother-in-law. He did order the building destroyed but allowed time for household goods to be carried out and placed under the spreading branches of a giant live oak about 100 yards from the main house. � e next day, Mary Ann Talbird gave birth to a son, later known as Yorktown Henry. He was born on the day that Cornwallis surrendered to Washington at Yorktown: Oct. 19, 1781.

According to contemporary accounts, the tree looks the same today as it did in 1781. M

Set yourself in motion

BY LAURA MORGAN

Summer is o� cially here, folks. If you are one of the 90 percent that doesn’t feel like your body is ready for public display yet, fear not. Just because summer has started, we’ve still got plenty of time to get into those shorts and swimsuits.

Let’s take it in small chunks. What can we do now so that we’re feeling a li� le less jiggly come the 4th of July? � at’s a month away — more than enough time to drop a size and build some sweet-sculpted muscles.

� e easiest way to get hot as a � recracker is by simply starting a daily walking or running routine. A lot of you probably already do a few miles several days a week, and that’s great. But if you want to see real changes in your beach body, you’ve got to continually increase the mileage and/or pace.

And the best way to stick to a plan is to follow a weekly training schedule. � e structure and account-ability are so empowering, and there is simply no greater feeling than crossing o� your daily “to do” requirements on your training calendar. Leave the sweaty hand print on there for added pride.

You want the ultimate accountability to ensure you stick to your new routine? Register for an upcoming 5K race — maybe the Firecracker 5000? I realize that a lot of people are intimidated by the thought of doing a 5K or any other run/walk event — those are for athletes, right?

Hogwash. � e vast majority of our local “races” are anything but races. � ey are packed with hundreds of walkers reveling in the thought of crossing their � rst � nish line.

Registering for your � rst “race” will motivate you in several ways. First, you’ve paid to participate, so you’re not going to back out. Second, you are going to tell everyone you know that you are doing your � rst “race” and these new fans will ask about your train-ing on a daily basis. � ere’s no way you can let them down, right?

Upcoming local ‘races’ a good reason to get into shape now

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Editor’s Note: In celebration of the 350th anniversary of the sighting of Hilton Head Island, and the 30th anniversary of the founding of the Town of Hilton Head Island, a group of volunteers are organizing a 350/30 year anniversary blowout to commemorate both events with a town open house Sept. 30 and a beach party Oct. 5. Monthly proudly presents the following, the third in a series of historical articles leading up to the event.

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Larry and Ronnie Czaplewski visited Bratislava in April to celebrate their 52nd wedding anniversary.

Bluffton’s Adam Pegues took the Heritage issue to the Great Wall of China.

Justin and Noelle Dean proudly display their patriotic issue of Monthly at the U.S. Army Training Center at Fort Sill in Oklahoma.

Doris and Joe Lindner celebrated the end of their burger adventure with a trip to Village Burger on the Big Island of Hawaii. They are pictured with their daughter Laura, her family and Edwin Goto, owner of Village Burger. The Lindners traveled across the country chasing down the best burger joints in the 50 states after reading a USA Today article.

Hilton Head Plantation friends (left to right) Denny Smith, Marianne Smith, Kathy Rathbun and Roger Rathbun took the Heritage issue along to Banff National Park in the Canadian Rockies. The picture was taken from the observation deck of the Banff gondola.

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�ird, your training walks have a very speci�c purpose with a very speci�c deadline and that makes it easier to manage. You aren’t walking away 50 pounds. You are walking �ve to 20 miles a week so that you, a smaller and healthier you, can cross your �rst �nish line before the �reworks. See the dif-ference?

Don’t think the job is done come July 4, we’ve still got two months before Labor Day so just imagine how much more �t you can be by then if you continue to increasing your weekly training schedule through the end of sum-mer. Heck, your new svelte body will be ready to tackle the LoCo Motion 3-day breast cancer walk!

�e 3rd annual LoCo Motion is September 26-29 on Hilton Head and Callawassie Islands. In addition to raising money in the ba�le on breast cancer, one of LoCo Motion’s goals is to get the Lowcountry moving -- to get folks in motion (get it, LoCo Motion?).

�e event features a di�erent 10-mile route each of the three days. It’s been turning couch pota-toes into cross-country champions for a few years and about 75 per-cent of its participants are crossing their very �rst �nish line.

You can do one day, two days, or go for all 30 miles over the course

of three days. Don’t be intimidated by the distance. You can absolutely do this.

�ink of LoCo Motion as a walk, run, or jog with a thousand of your friends and neighbors. �is is your opportunity to do something you never thought was possible.

You can download their training schedules from the website: www.dothelocomotion.org. To make it a bit more fun, LoCo Motion also has free group training sessions starting in July (details are on the website). �e added accountability will keep you going, even on days you want to hit the snooze bu�on

�e groups are diverse and are set up to accommodate beginners and intermediate walkers so you’ll be working out with people at your same level. No one will be pointing at you or timing you. It’s not about how fast you go; it’s about mak-ing the commitment and seeing it through.

�e pride and satisfaction upon crossing that �nish line is an experi-ence you’ll never forget. And it will be all the sweeter because you’ll be doing it in your favorite Daisy Dukes! M

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CORRECTIONS• The phone number listed for Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Associates was incorrect in the 2013

Lowcountry Health Care Directory. The correct listing is: Dr. David Kastl 25 Hospital Center Blvd., Suite 306, Hilton Head 843-689-8224

• A story in the May issue of Hilton Head Monthly stated the Port Royal Plantation Board of Directors approved a deal with The Melorse Co. in September to develop 102 acres at Port Royal Plantation. Port Royal Plantation Association of Landowners president Al Emanuelli said the statement was inaccurate. “The board would never approve any arrangement with a developer without the complete consent of their landowners pursuant to its bylaws and covenants,” Emanuelli said. “Moreover, the September board meeting was attended by over 100 residents and the agenda did not include the Planters Row property.”

Hilton Head Monthly apologizes for the misstatement.

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A national parenting magazine has ranked Hilton Head Island No. 1 on its list of America’s Top 10 Beach Towns. Parents Magazine compared the nation’s beaches using the Natural Resources Defense Council’s water quality reports, focusing on low rates of water contamination and beach closings, and narrowed down its list to the top 100 beaches based on water quality. A� er ensuring water safety by eliminating any beaches without lifeguards on-duty, Parents reviewed the number of public restrooms, changing areas and beachside amusements like nature activities and playgrounds.

� ose towns without an extensive list of inland activities for families were omi� ed. Finally, the editors culled the site’s accommodations to provide a range of wallet-friendly lodging and entertainment options for families. No hotel room in any of the top 10 towns starts at a higher price than $269 per night. Several come in below $200.

Hilton Head named best beach townBEACH TOWNS1. Hilton Head Island, South Carolina2. Coronado, California3. St. Pete Beach, Florida4. Falmouth, Massachusetts5. Cape May, New Jersey6. Amelia Island, Florida7. Kitty Hawk, North Carolina8. Kamuela, Hawaii, The Big Island9. Gulf Shores, Alabama10. Rehoboth Beach, Delaware

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MONEY REPORT STEVEN WEBER

DIVORCE & SOCIAL SECURITY BENEFITS

If you divorce, or are divorced from your spouse a�er at least 10 years of marriage, you are entitled to receive an income from Social Security based on your divorced spouse’s earnings, even if they’ve remarried. �is is the case as long as the bene�t is less than you would receive based upon your own earnings. While the exact amount you receive depends on your age and when you begin to draw bene�ts, if you begin taking bene�ts at your full retirement age, your divorced spouse bene�t is equal to one-half of your ex-spouse’s full retirement amount.

In order to qualify for a divorced spousal bene�t you must be at least 62 years of age, unmarried, and divorced for at least two years. If your ex-spouse is already receiving bene�ts the two-year rule does not apply. If you remarry, you will no longer be able to collect bene�ts based

on your formers spouse’s record, unless your new marriage ends in annulment, death, or another divorce.

Here’s an example. Jim Sco� was born in 1950 and Mary Sco� in 1951. �ey were married for 12 years and divorced. According to the Quick Calculator on the Social Security Administration’s website and based on his work-ing record, Jim would receive a monthly bene�t of $2,450 begin-ning at his full retirement age (F�) of 66. Mary is eligible to receive 50 percent, or $1,225 per month, beginning at her F�, also 66.

Suppose Mary wants to claim her bene�ts early at age 62, since longevity is not a friend to her family. In this case, Mary’s monthly bene�t will be reduced permanently by about 30 percent, decreasing her monthly income to $858. No ma�er how long Mary lives, she will continue to receive the reduced monthly amount.

Social Security and DivorceDESPITE THE CURRENT UNCERTAINTY ABOUT

THE FUTURE OF SOCIAL SECURITY, IT REMAINS, ALONG WITH PENSIONS AND INVESTMENTS, AN

ESSENTIAL COMPONENT OF RETIREMENT INCOME FOR MEN AND WOMEN, MARRIED, SINGLE OR DIVORCED. UNDERSTANDING SOCIAL SECURITY RULES, IN ORDER TO WORK THROUGH COMPLEX CHOICES ABOUT HOW AND WHEN TO TAKE BENEFITS, CAN SEEM DAUNTING. MANY OF THESE DECISIONS HAVE A LIFETIME IMPACT, AND CANNOT BE UNDONE. THESE CAN BE EVEN MORE CRITICAL GIVEN THE FINANCIAL UNCERTAINTY RESULTING FROM DIVORCE.

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WHAT IF YOUR EX-SPOUSE HAS NOT APPLIED?

Suppose your ex-spouse has not applied for Social Security, but is old enough to be eligible. Provided you are otherwise quali-�ed you can still receive bene�ts on your former spouse’s record. However, if your ex-spouse delays bene�ts beyond full retire-ment age, (so they can receive additional bene�ts) your bene�t amount will not increase for any delayed retirement credits that they may receive.

CLAIM NOW … CLAIM MORE LATER

If you are eligible for Social Security based on your own record, and have reached full retirement age (F�,) you can choose to receive the divorced

spouse’s bene�t while delaying your own. By waiting, your own bene�ts will increase by 8 percent per year up to age 70. At that point you can switch to your own Social Security bene�t, assuming it will be more than your divorced spouse’s bene�t. �is is known as the “Claim Now, Claim More Later” strategy.

WHAT IF YOUR EX-SPOUSE IS DECEASED?

If your ex-spouse is deceased (and you were married for at least 10 years and are currently unmar-ried), you may collect bene�ts as early as age 60 as a surviving divorced spouse. You can collect bene�ts as early as age 50 if your former spouse is deceased and you are disabled. Even if you decide to remarry a�er age 60, you are still

entitled to your ex-spouse’s sur-vivor bene�t. Remember, if you remarry before age 60 and your former spouse is deceased, you are not eligible to receive bene�ts unless your second marriage ends in death, divorce or annulment.

�e only exception to the 10-year length-of-marriage rule for a deceased spouse is if you are caring for a disabled child, or child under the age of 16, who is also a child of theirs, and that child is receiving Social Security bene�ts based on their record.

If you remarried and your cur-rent husband or wife dies, and each marriage lasted over 10 years you should apply for spousal ben-e�ts on the work record providing the larger bene�t since you cannot collect both.

Before you decide to claim your

Social Security bene�ts, contact the Social Security Administration (800-772-1213 or www.ssa.gov) to determine how much you are entitled to collect on your own work record or that of your ex-spouse in order to decide the best solution to meet your �nancial needs, and work with a knowl-edgeable �nancial advisor. M

Steven Weber, Gloria Harris, and Frank Weber are the investment and client services team for �e Bedminster Group, providing invest-ment management, estate, and �nan-cial planning services. �e informa-tion contained herein was obtained �om sources considered reliable. �eir accuracy cannot be guaranteed. �e opinions expressed are solely those of the authors and do not necessarily re�ect those �om any other source.

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Kimball

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business | ON THE MOVESHARE YOUR GOOD NEWS

To submit briefs, personnel updates and announcements, email [email protected] with the subject line “On The Move.”

NEW HIRES/PROMOTIONSSerendipity Medical Spa is excited to wel-

come Tisha Martin to their team. Martin is originally from Florida and has been in the Lowcountry for 21 years. She brings 15 years of nursing experience to Serendipity and specializes in dermatology, skincare, lasers and aesthetics. Outside of the Spa, she enjoys time with her two children, a 23-year-old daughter who is a College of Charleston graduate and an 18-year-old son who is a senior at Hilton Head Prep. Call 843-342-2639 to schedule a complimentary consultation.

Coastal Carolina Hospital recently named Ashley VonNida, RN, MSN, MBA, as its new chief nursing o�cer (CNO). As the CNO, VonNida oversees all nursing operations and other clinical units for the 41-bed hospital. She has more than 14 years of experience in critical care and healthcare administration. VonNida most recently was director of nursing opera-tions for Augusta Health, a 255-bed hospital in Staunton, Va. Previously, she served as executive director of Critical Care for Augusta Hospital. She also has held nursing positions at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, Tenn., and Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion, Ill.

�e Beaufort County Sheri�’s O�ce has announced that two Sheri�’s O�ce sta� mem-bers have been promoted. Patrick O’Neal and Paul Slauson have been promoted to corporal.

Realtor Jennifer Kimball has joined Keller Williams Realty. Originally from the Boston area, Kimball has spent the past 18 years as a medical secretary and assistant. Her passion for Hilton Head led her to move here and pursue her dream of working in real estate.

Jessica Barberi has joined Shear Miracle, a hair salon located at 6 Bow Circle on Hilton Head Island. Barberi was a former manager of Regis Salon.

Charleston Cabinetry and Countertops has expanded into Beaufort County. Pete Janiak has joined the team as a sales representative and installer. Janiak has more than 20 years of experience in home remodeling, design and construction in the Lowcountry. Contact Janiak for a free consultation at [email protected] or 843-422-1801.

�e Palme�o Dunes Property Owners Association has announced the promotion of Andrew Schumacher to general manager. Schumacher has been with Palme�o Dunes for more than 10 years and brings a wealth of knowl-edge and experience to the position. Bob Sharp, current PDPOA COO, will continue in a sup-porting role until his retirement in December.

Vanessa Welter has joined the Hilton Head Island-Blu�on Chamber of Commerce &Visitor

and Convention Bureau as director of marketing. Welter brings more than 15 years of experience to her new position. She holds a bachelor of arts in mass communications from the University of Wisconsin and a master’s degree in advertising and public relations from Marque�e University.

Gateway Realty is pleased to announce the addition of real estate professional Jerry Reeves. Reeves’ extensive real estate and business experi-ence as well as his knowledge of the Lowcountry area as a native Blu�onian is invaluable in help-ing his clients �nd the right property and �nding the right buyer for a special listing. Reeves is a past president of the Blu�on/Okatie Business Council, Hilton Head-Blu�on Chamber of Commerce Board, Wachovia Board of Advisors in Beaufort County and member of the Beaufort County Open Land Trust, the South Carolina Coastal Conservation League, Historic Beaufort Foundation and Historic Savannah Foundation.

At its May 3 meeting, the Technical College of the Lowcountry Area Commission formally accepted the resignation of college President Dr. �omas C. Leitzel. �e commission then appointed Dr. Gina Moun�eld as interim presi-dent e�ective June 1 until a permanent selection is made. Leitzel recently accepted the presidency at South Florida State College and le� TCL at the end of May. Moun�eld has served as the TCL vice president for Academic A�airs since 2007. Prior to TCL, she was the vice president for Career Programs at Midlands Technical College in Columbia. Moun�eld has more than 30 years of higher education experience.

Jackie Rosswurm, a 44-year education vet-eran who served as the Beaufort County School District’s human resources chief for �ve years and as its acting superintendent since last fall,

will retire e�ective July 1. Rosswurm informed Board of Education members, school principals and district sta� of her decision on May 15. �e board appointed Rosswurm to serve as acting superintendent during its nationwide search for a new superintendent. �at search resulted in the selection of Je�rey Moss, a veteran North Carolina educator who will o�cially take over as Beaufort County’s superintendent on July 1.

�e Palme�o Animal League is excited to announce that Kevin McHale has joined its team. McHale brings a unique and exciting skill set to the organization, its animals and the com-munity. He will streamline day–to-day opera-tions, empowering the sta� to create a more e�cient and balanced environment for them-selves, volunteers, adopters and the animals. He specializes not only in educating human handlers with basic dog psychology practices, but also in rehabilitating dogs with issues that, without help, would normally be deemed “unadoptable.”

Sperry Van Ness/Bosley Asset Management has expanded its management team with the addition of administrative assistant Susan Swiderski. Swiderski, who brings more than 10 years of experience to the position, lives in Beaufort and is the mother of a 13-year-old son.

AWARDS, CERTIFICATIONSRozlynn Polwort, RN at Coastal Carolina

Hospital, was the recipient of the DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses. Polwort received the award when her compassion as a nurse stood out for one of the families she cared for. At a presentation in front of her colleagues and fam-ily, Polwort received a certi�cate commending

Janiak

THE GREENERY ADDS, PROMOTES STAFF

The Greenery, Inc., announces the addition of Jamie Harrison as the new retail manager. Harrison will oversee all retail operations within the company, including managing staff, coordinating functions, sales and in-ventory. Harrison’s most recent retail experience was with the Target Corp. in Michigan, where she managed the daily retail operations of a team of more than 125 employees. Harrison holds a bachelor’s degree in Organizational Communications and a master’s degree in Organizational Development and Human Resources. Melissa Brock was recently promoted to business devel-oper with The Greenery, Inc. She handles business development and estimates for both commercial and residential landscape construction. Before being promoted, Brock was the office administrator for The Greenery’s construction department. She has worked in the construction field on Hilton Head Island for the past 10 years.

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N-HANCE OFFERS FLOOR, CABINET RENEWAL

No longer is messy, dusty sanding and refinishing the only option for wood floor and cabinet renewal. Andrew Ambler, a resident of Hilton Head, has recently opened a new N-Hance franchise. The new business offers a wood floor and cabinet renewal system that produces like-new luster without the waste, mess, overwhelming chemicals or expense of traditional sanding and refinishing. N-Hance, with over 200 franchises across the United States, provides a system for renewing a variety of woods used for floor and cabine-try. N-Hance is the only wood finishing service with a physical presence in more than 1,400 Home Depots across the nation. Local residents can visit the N-Hance kiosk at the Savannah and Bluffton stores to schedule free in-home estimates or call N-Hance Lowcountry directly at 843-715-8420. Find more information online at www.nhance.com/lowcountry.

her for being an “Extraordinary Nurse.” She also received a sculpture called “A Healer’s Touch,” hand-carved by artists of the Shona Tribe in Africa. Polwort and other colleagues in her unit were served cinnamon rolls from Cinnabon.

Hilton Head Hospital has received the American Heart Association’s Mission: Lifeline Bronze Receiving Quality Achievement Award. �e award recognizes Hilton Head Hospital’s commitment and success in implementing a high standard of care for heart a�ack patients. �e hospital also received the Get With �e Guidelines – Heart Failure Gold Quality Achievement Award from the American Heart Association. �e recognition signi�es that Hilton Head Hospital has reached an exceptional goal of treating heart failure patients according to the guidelines of care recommended by the American Heart Association/American College of Cardiology. �is marks the second consecu-tive year that Hilton Head Hospital has been rec-ognized with a Gold Plus Quality achievement award for heart failure.

Brad Lemon of RE/MAX Island Realty received an award for being No. 1 in closed trans-actions for an individual for RE/MAX South Carolina. Lemon is a full service real estate agent specializing in Hilton Head Island and Blu�on.

Pino Gelato received the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Blue Ribbon Small Business Award for the second time. �e company was cel-ebrated at the America’s Small Business Summit in Washington D.C. as one of the top 100 small businesses in the nation. Ramona Fantini, Pino Gelato chairman and CEO, also received the Enterprising Women of the Year award for 2013 from Enterprising Women Magazine. �ere are local Pino Gelato franchises on Hilton Head Island and in Blu�on.

�e Hilton Head Island-Blu�on Chamber of Commerce Visitor and Convention Bureau recently won its 15th consecutive Pinnacle Award for service excellence. �e honorees are chosen by the readers of Successful Meetings magazine. �e accolade is awarded to visitor and convention bureaus, hotels and conference cen-ters for hospitality excellence. �e sales sta� was recognized by meeting planners for an outstand-ing job in servicing meetings, incentive travel programs, trade shows and conventions during the previous year. �is recognition represents an

earned reputation as the most credible and pres-tigious symbol of excellence among planners and corporate and association executives.

Hilton Head Images announced that pho-tographer Geo�rey Hobbs has been awarded a gold and three silver awards in the 2013 ADDY Awards competition held April 4 in Savannah. �e gold award was for Collateral – Annual Report, Georgia Ports Authority Economic Impact of Georgia’s Deepwater Ports. Hobbs was also the District 7 winner, qualifying for the national ADDY award. He also won two silvers for Elements in Advertising – Visual (single image Black and White), Economic Impact of Georgia’s Deepwater Ports and Visual (cam-paign), Economic Impact of Georgia’s Deepwater Ports. Hobbs lives and works on Hilton Head Island.

Christopher Corkern, with �e Prudential Insurance Co. and president of �e Corkern Group of Blu�on, was recently named a member of the Prudential Agency Distribution President’s Council. �e exclusive program, established in 2011, recognizes the prestigious achievement of top-performing �nancial profes-sionals. �is distinguished a�liation re�ects Corkern’s commitment to helping his clients achieve �nancial security by o�ering insurance and �nancial products that support their indi-vidual �nancial goals.

NEW BUSINESSSean M. Bolchoz has announced the open-

ing of the Bolchoz Law Firm, PA in Blu�on. Bolchoz, a Charleston native, received his bach-elor’s degree from the College of Charleston in 1991, and his law degree from the University of South Carolina School of Law in 1998. He was in practice with Hale and Hale, then Hale and Bolchoz. �e Bolchoz Law Firm’s areas of practice are general business litigation, family law, personal injury, probate litigation, and col-lections. Sean Bolchoz is also a Certi�ed Circuit Court Mediator. For more information, call 843-836-3003.

Ugly Duct Cleaning has expanded its business to include dryer vent cleaning. �e Ventinator provides free estimates and quotes. 843-816-0537

�e Shelter Cove Towne Centre invites visitors to explore its new website, www.shelter-covetownecentre.com. �e new shopping devel-opment’s website has been designed to re�ect the center’s approach to relaxation and rejuvenation.

Simply Irrigation is now open for business in the Blu�on, Sun City, Okatie and Hilton Head Island areas to service your irrigation repairs, irrigation installations, general landscape work, pesticide application, �ower, tree and shrub installation and more. Owner Jeremy Court has worked in this industry for more than 10 years He can be reached at 843-338-5833. M

Ambler

JIVA YOGA CENTER EXPANDS TO NORTH ENDJiva Yoga Center has opened a new 1,300-square-foot studio on the north end of the island, at 55 Mathews Drive in Triangle Square. The center’s south end location will remain open and instructors will be available at both loca-tions. Both centers cater to all levels and offer vinyassa flow, yin yoga, gentle yoga and massage therapy. Classes are seven days a week. Jiva Yoga Center also has private sessions, yoga on the beach and stand up paddle board yoga classes. For more information, call 843-785-5482, 843-247-4549 or go online to www.jivayogacenter.com.

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AMike started Low County

Shelving and Glass in Blu� on’s Plantation Park 21 years ago.

When Robert graduated from Clemson University in 2008 with a degree in � nancial management, he came back and joined his father’s business.

“I love the area. I knew the trade. My dad’s my best friend and I enjoyed working with him,” said Robert, who worked in the busi-ness every summer growing up. “A lot of people thought this was only a temporary thing. � is is what I want to do.”

Even though he knew he would go to college and get a degree, Robert always planned on coming back.

It is an opportunity Mike did not have with his own father, who died when Mike was in high school.

“I have the joys of having my own business with my son,” he said.

A native of Ridgeland, Mike moved to Hilton Head Island in 1972. A� er working in the busi-ness for several years, he saw an opportunity to have his own company. His work ethic was an inspiration to his son.

“I knew Dad worked hard and there was growth potential for me,” Robert said. “And I like working with my hands. I’m not

one to sit in the o� ce all day. Seeing the � nished product is very rewarding.”

� e long hours both Rivers put in could conceivably put a strain on the father-son dynamic. � e Riverses say it’s quite the opposite, very much like their clients.

“It’s all about developing rela-tionships with the custom build-ers,” Mike said. “You spend so much time together, you end up being friends with the people you build for.”

As if on cue, both men say, “We’ve been very fortunate.”

Robert said the two men com-plement each other and are very much a team.

“We don’t really bu� heads much, but if we get mad, we’re over it in 10 seconds,” he added.

“We want to be here another 21 years,” Mike said.

Neither takes anything for granted, including each other. When asked what makes them a success, both men answer in sync, “� e drive.”

“� e goal is to be the best,” Mike said. “Knowing we’ve got each other’s backs, that’s huge.”

� e two obviously enjoy what they do working together.

“Being able to work with your dad and your best friend – that’s precious in itself,” Robert said. “And we try to have fun in it.”

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(SHOWN) MIKE RIVERS AND HIS SON, ROBERT RIVERS

BY GWYNETH J. SAUNDERSPHOTOS BY ARNO DIMMLING

Sons learn from their fathers. Whether it’s how to throw a ball, ride a bike, shave or tie a tie, the lessons fathers teach can last a lifetime. But how do those lessons change when a son joins his father in business?

Hilton Head Monthly met with three local father-son teams about how their relationships move from the family circle to the daily grind. Our subjects are Mike and Robert Rivers of Low Country Shelving and Glass, Charlie and Andy Reed of Charter One Realty and Mike and Nick Kristo� of The Mortgage Network.

Fathers and sons, partners and best friends

A CRYSTAL-CLEAR PARTNERSHIP

IT IS READILY APPARENT BY THE EASY SMILES AND RELAXED MANNERS THAT MIKE AND SON, ROBERT RIVERS, ENJOY BEING TOGETHER.



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BUILDING FAMILY TIES

“My brother said, ‘Come work in real estate with me,’” Charlie said. “I’d had some sales experi-ence so I said, ‘Why not?’”

A� er working for Lighthouse Realty for � ve years, Charlie real-ized he was not going to leave, so he decided to start his own company. � at was the birth of CharterOne Realty on Park Lane in Hilton Head.

“I never intended it to be a big company, just a good company,” he said.

� e business grew and soon he had more business than he imag-ined and he began hiring. One of his hires was his son, Andy.

“I never thought I’d work with my dad,” Andy said. “I thought it was pre� y cool to be able to work with your dad. But as you go through it, you realize it can be a challenge at times. � e thing about working with family is you will take liberties with them that you wouldn’t with others and vice versa.”

� at family also includes Andy’s two cousins, Tom and Richard Reed, who are more like brothers and work at CharterOne.

“What I’d found was it was nearly impossible to � nd a good Realtor,” Charlie said. “We need-ed to start a mentoring program.”

He broached the possibilities on a visit to his son, Andy, who then lived in Blacksburg, Va.

“I had no intention of coming back here, but not because I didn’t like it,” Andy said.

He’d graduated from Virginia

Tech in 1994 and moved to North Carolina to work in a stock brokerage � rm. A couple of years later, he married and returned to Blacksburg to work in banking.

“One of the reasons I wanted him to come back was to see if mentoring would work,” Charlie said. “It’s very di� cult to start out as a Realtor because you start with zero.”

Andy decided to give it a shot, thinking if it did not work out he could always go back to banking.

“I went a� er it pre� y hard and did quite well,” Andy said.

� e training program is work-ing out for new Realtors. Each one is an individual company under the CharterOne umbrella, Charlie said, and the training gives younger people an opportu-nity to learn the business, “with-out starving to death.”

“At some point you’re not going to be selling anymore,” Charlie said.

� e two men admit at times they have locked horns but wouldn’t trade the opportunity to work together.

Andy found there are unfore-seen bonuses to changing careers and coming back home.

“We’ve had a lot of really good times,” Andy said. “And once you move away, you realize how won-derful Hilton Head is. To me, I count it a blessing to work and be with my father and two cousins. Having that family around each day is a great blessing and makes the job more enjoyable.”

WHEN CHARLIE REED CAME TO HILTON HEAD IN 1980, HE THOUGHT HE WAS ONLY ON A FUR-LOUGH AS A PILOT FOR B� NIFF AIRLINES.



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F� ey’ve worked together since April 2007 when Nick joined his father at CoastalStates Bank.

“It’s the comfort of knowing you always have someone you can trust unconditionally, not that you don’t trust your other employees, but it’s a special kind of trust,” Mike said. “It’s special to have that in a business set-ting. He’s such a bright kid.”

Mike, whose career involved opening banks, moved his family 24 years ago from Columbus, Ohio, to Hilton Head to help start Atlantic Savings Bank. He then opened Lighthouse Community Bank in 1994 followed by CoastalStates Bank in 2004. In 2009, he decided to get out of the banking side and into the mortgage side.

It was a � eld Nick knew to some extent from working summers at Coastal and Lighthouse banks on the service side, although it was not his � rst career choice. Upon graduating from the University of Virginia with a systems engineering degree, Nick went to work in Washington, D.C.

A� er a year of long hours, heavy workload and commuting, it did not take much for dad to persuade him to come back.

“I had an opportunity to bring him on board at Coastal in 2007 and learn the business, so we’ve been working together since then,” Mike said.

“I enjoy it. He’s a wealth of knowl-edge,” Nick said. “I’ve learned a lot from him. He’s got 30-some years of experience, so that’s a huge advantage. And aside from the business, it’s just fun working with your dad.”

Nick was somewhat prepared for the transition into banking, having

taken a second college major in eco-nomics with the thought he might one day go into � nance. � at day came sooner than he thought.

“I had a chance to come back to Hilton Head and the water,” he said. “I was having withdrawal. And it’s been a wonderful time to learn about mortgages.”

With the economic challenges the past few years, both men have had to keep up with changing regulations. It’s given Nick a whole new perspec-tive on the mortgage business.

“I’ve learned it during very di� cult times,” he said. “It will help me in understanding what is important.”

He can look to his father for some of that understanding.

“He’s seen it for 30 years, so I can ask him what it was like,” Nick said.

“� e one thing we’ve both learned from my father is the persistence and character of doing business,” Mike said. “Say what you mean, mean what you say and do what you say you’re going to do. Integrity is vitally impor-tant in dealing with your clients and how you get them to the � nish line.”

Despite paperwork, regulations and never-ending details, Mike and Nick both say it’s a lot of fun when they � nally put people in their homes.

While work may focus on the father-son team, Mike says there is more to it than that.

“� ere are spouses who need to be on board with that, too, because at family functions we may talk general business issues, though not speci� c clients,” Mike said. “We are very fortunate to have extremely supportive spouses. To have that support is huge.” M

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FAMILY TRUSTMIKE AND NICK KRISTOFF ARE A TEAM AT THE

MORTGAGE NETWORK ON HILTON HEAD ISLAND.



� e award-winning north island building where J Banks Design showcases its interior design o� ce, studio and retail store is a showcase all its own. � e modern Mediterranean two-story structure, with a metal peace symbol in a cen-tral front window, is tucked away at 35 Main St. and the downstairs retail showroom is arrayed with

fashionably contemporary lamps, chairs, rugs, glassware and sundry objects and art from around the world. As the day proceeds, co-workers get to enjoy lunch in the building’s outdoor courtyard that o� ers a sun-kissed patio shared with TJ’s Take and Bake café.

A midday visit with Anna Ruby, the � rm’s vice president of

creative, leads upstairs, where a lobby opens onto an eye-catching work space where natural light and recycled materials re� ect owner Joni Vanderslice’s quest for an eco-logically sound environment.

“Our building was Hilton Head’s � rst LEED certi� ed ‘green’ building,” Ruby says. “� e sustain-able environment fosters energy

Justanother dayanother dayanother dayat the

another dayO� ce

THERE WAS A TIME WHEN THOSE SEEKING EMPLOYMENT ON THE ISLAND HAD THE CHOICE OF TEACHING GOLF, SELLING REAL ESTATE OR MIXING DRINKS. NOW, THE

LOCAL WORKPLACE IS A LI� LE MORE DIVERSE. WHETHER SAVING LIVES, SE� ING TRENDS, OR � CING WATER COOLERS, AROUND HERE IT’S NEVER JUST ANOTHER DAY AT THE OFFICE.

business | A DAY AT THE OFFICE

PHOTO BY ROB KAUFMAN

EDITOR’S NOTE: This is the third and fi nal installment in a series in which Monthly spent a day visiting different offi ces, business and workplaces around the area.

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A DAY AT THE OFFICE | business

“The sustainable environment fosters energy and, interesting-ly, has decreased the number of employee sick days.”and, interestingly, has decreased the number of employee sick days.”

“It’s an ever-evolving, fast-paced o�ce where we are encouraged to express ourselves and use our

personal gi�s,” she says, noting that all but two of the company’s 35-member sta� is female. “�is allows our employees and the company to �ourish simultane-ously. We all wear di�erent hats and work together as a team. Our open work spaces encourage com-munication. �e sharing of ideas is part of our typical day and because there’s so much talent amongst our sta�, we all inadvertently push each other to grow. Pooling dif-ferent perspectives elevates our designs and allows us to devise new work strategies.”

�e J Banks team of designers and support sta� handles custom

interior design for local homeown-ers and the hospitality industry, but also has a global reach within the design industry with projects in Italy, Ireland, Mexico and the Caribbean.

“It’s exciting for us to travel and bring back ideas and products from around the globe to our community. �is is why our retail store is so special. It’s become a global market where shoppers and clients can come to �nd something di�erent,” Ruby said. “Not to mention, the opportunity to work in foreign lands and on major projects all from our o�ce on Hilton Head Island is pre�y

amazing. We are doing global busi-ness while living in paradise.”

Vanderslice remains a crucial player in the day-to-day life at J Banks Design by leading the management team, establishing the design vision for many of their major projects and developing new business opportunities for the �rm.

“Joni’s ability to excel at both design and business strategy drives the success of our �rm,” Ruby said. “And her willingness to mentor means the sky’s the limit on what employees can achieve. It’s just a great place to work ....and an awe-some place to shop!” M

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health | DORSEY


Never give up. Never lose hope.

Hilton Head Island’s Dorsey Smith shares the story of her fi ght to overcome colon cancer.

Never lose hope.

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“Don’t call me a survivor, call me a warrior,” Smith said.

�roughout her journey, Smith said she has met amazing men and women going through the chemotherapy process who are doing more than just surviving their disease.

“�ey are proactive, they are �ghters, they are warriors,” Smith said. “�at is how I feel. �at is what I will be for the rest of my life. What’s the easiest way to beat colon cancer? Have a colonos-copy. If you feel something is not right, do not wait until you are 50 to have this exam.”

A year ago, Smith, 56, started experiencing stomach pain. Because she was fearful of the colonoscopy test, she delayed having one. She also assumed she was not a candidate for colorec-tal cancer.

“I put it o�,” Smith said. “I’m athletic and my husband and I lead a very healthy lifestyle. Who would have thought?”

�e pain continued and she �nally decided to have the test performed. She realized the hor-ror stories she had heard about the process were untrue.

“You drink Gatorade and the next morning you have the test,” she said. “In less than an hour, you are done.”

Doctors found a walnut-sized tumor during her colonoscopy and believed it was cancerous. More tests followed, con�rming the diagnosis.

“When you hear that you have cancer, it washes over you and you prepare yourself for the next chapter,” Smith said. “I was so lucky to have the support and love of my husband, Tommy, who was by my side every step of the way. We never gave up. We always had hope.”

A friend’s father had wonderful care at the Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Fla., so Smith made an appointment to have an endoscopic sonogram. She had the test in the beginning of June 2012.

Because of the size of the tumor and where it was located, it was deemed prudent to have

radiation and chemotherapy to shrink the tumor before surgery.

“You have to feel con�dent with your doc-tors because they are your lifeline,” Smith said. “�ey must listen to you and be willing to collaborate with you on your care. My doctors were my champions.”

At one point, Smith felt that her chemotherapy dosage needed to be adjusted. Her doctors agreed.

“You listen to your body,” she said.�e surgeon told Smith that there was a 99

percent chance she would have an ileostomy when he performed the surgery to remove the tumor. An ileostomy is an opening in the belly wall used to move waste out of the body when the colon or rectum in not working properly.

“I fought tooth and nail against that,” Smith said. “I said, ‘I am just not going to do that.’ However, the ileostomy was done, and it prob-ably saved my life. �e body needs to heal, and without the ileostomy, there would have been terrible stress on my body.”

Despite the surgery, Smith said she was able to go on with her life pre�y much as normal. She went on vacation, wore a�ractive clothing and enjoyed her life. She is married to Tommy Smith, a builder, and the couple have two children, Parker and Tyler, and two grandchildren, with a third on the way. Smith is an interior decorator.

On the day Smith talked about her colorectal cancer, she was celebrating two weeks since sur-gery for the reversal of her ileostomy. She wore a brightly colored �oral print dress with matching sandals and looked years younger than her age. She said doctors told her the test results show she is clear of cancer.

“I will be doing follow-up tests for the rest of my life,” Smith said. “But by nature, I am an optimistic person and Tommy and I believe very strongly that everything happens for a purpose. I want to tell my story in a positive way because of the many good things I have found out in the past year. �e good far outweighs the hardship.” M

DORSEY | health

BY ELEANOR O’SULLIVANPHOTOS BY W PHOTOGRAPHY

ON A BRIGHT MAY MORNING, DORSEY SMITH WELCOMES A VISITOR TO HER HOME ON HILTON HEAD ISLAND. CHEERFUL AND G�CIOUS, SHE EXUDES A VIB�NCY

THAT BELIES HER EXPERIENCES IN THE LAST YEAR.



Documentary brings national focus to

unique Alzheimer’s programs at local

nonprofi t organization

TrueVisionaries BY LANCE HANLIN

health | MEMORY MATTERS

THERE ARE 5.4 MILLION AMERICANS LIVING WITH ALZHEIMER’S

DISEASE. UNFORTUNATELY, THERE IS NO CURE.

Today’s medicines can’t slow its progress and future cases can’t be prevented. As the popula-tion ages, a new study suggests the number of Americans diagnosed with the disease will triple over the next 40 years.

A 15-minute documentary aired by SCETV and more than 100 public broadcasting stations across the country showed how Memory Ma� ers, a nonpro� t organization based on Hilton Head Island, is taking a unique approach to treating the progressive disease.

“One of the great joys of my job is that I get to pick subjects that I want to do for the TV series,” said Bill Mosher, producer, director and founder of the “� e Visionaries” show. “I o� en pick a subject that interests me. A� er my mother developed Alzheimer’s, I wanted to learn more about it. I went on a national search for an organization to pro� le.”

His search ended with Memory Ma� ers. Since 1995, “� e Visionaries” has been high-

lighting stories of nonpro� t organizations through documentaries on public television. � e show is hosted by Sam Waterston, from Law & Order and HBO’s � e Newsroom.

� e Memory Ma� ers episode aired in March, sharing a day in the life of executive director Edwina Hoyle, her sta� and the people they serve.

� e episode was shown again at a special Hollywood-themed gala on April 30 at Sea Pines

Country Club. Mosher was on hand to talk about the documentary and the important work Memory Ma� ers is doing.

“People in this community need to know what they have is a gem,” Mosher said. “It’s an extraordi-nary, unique program that was home-grown. � ere is no national thing going on here. � is is how innovation occurs in the nonpro� t world. A bunch of folks get together, they address a problem and they come up with a solution.”

� e � lm covered all aspects of Memory Ma� ers’ unique approach to adult day care, from its failure-free creative zones to its groundbreaking Brain Boosters class, which � lm producers feel could one day serve as a national model for the early onset of Alzheimer’s.

Memory Ma� ers was started by a small group of people in 1997 at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church. It began as a half-day respite program for caregivers, one day a week.

“It started with the idea we would take care of their loved ones and give the caregiver a much-needed break from that 24-hour care,” Hoyle said.

� e program eventually grew to � ve days a week and now o� ers advocacy, outreach and support groups for a� ected families.

A highlight of the show features daycare partici-pant Lou Ethel Hill singing a perfect rendition of “Amazing Grace” among a circle of her peers.

“I’ve gone to various areas of the country, and I can tell you, there is nothing in the country that is anything like our center,” said Dr. Gerry Schroeter, a past chairman of the board for Memory Ma� ers. “It’s so special, so innovative and so needed.” M


ART GALLERIESArt League of Hilton Head . . . . . 843-681-5060Artist Uncorked . . . . . . . . . . 843-837-4700Arts Center of Coastal Carolina . . 843-686-3945Camellia Art . . . . . . . . . . . . 843-785-3535Fastframe . . . . . . . . . . . . . 843-342-7696Four Corners Art Gallery - Bluffton . 843-757-8185Gullah Sweetgrass Basket Gallery . 843-304-4178J Costello Gallery . . . . . . . . . 843-686-6550Jacob Preston Pottery - Bluffton . 843-757-3084Karis Art Gallery . . . . . . . . . . 843-785-5100Maye River Gallery – Bluffton . . . 843-757-2633 Morris & Whiteside Galleries . . . 843-842-4433Old Town Vintage Posters – Bluffton . . . . . . . . . . . . 843-837-3311Picture This Gallery . . . . . . . . 843-842-5299Pink House Gallery . . . . . . . . 843-681-5169Pluff Mudd Art – Bluffton . . . . . 843-757-5590Smith Galleries . . . . . . . . . . 843-842-2280Society of Bluffton Artists . . . . . 843-757-6586

BAIT, TACKLE SHOPSBlue Water Bait & Tackle . . . . . 843-671-3060Coligny Truevalue Hardware . . . 843-785-2429Hilton Head Boathouse . . . . . . 843-681-9557Lowcountry Outfi tters . . . . . . . 843-837-6100Mid-Island Bait & Tackle . . . . . . 843-681-2556Shelter Cove Harbour . . . . . . . 843-842-7001South Beach Sport Fishing . . . . 843-671-3060

BIKE RENTALSAAA Riding Tigers . . . . . . . . . 843-686-6833Adventure Bike Rentals . . . . . . 843-290-1622All American Bike Rental . . . . . . 843-842-4386Bicycle Billy’s . . . . . . . . . . . 843-785-7851Bicycle Rental Hilton Head . . . . 843-686-6888Bike Doctor . . . . . . . . . . . . 843-681-7531Bluffton Bike Shop . . . . . . . . 843-706-2453Bubba’s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 843-785-3971Coconut Bike Rentals . . . . . . . 843-686-5055Harbourtown Bicycle Rentals . . . 843-785-3546Hilton Head Outfi tters . . . . . . . 843-686-9097Island Cruisers Bike Rental . . . . 843-785-4321Lowsea Bike Rental . . . . . . . . 843-834-9322Palmetto Bike Barn . . . . . . . . 843-686-6068Patriot Bike Rentals . . . . . . . . 866-921-3510Pedals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 843-842-5522Peddling Pelican Bike Rentals . . 843-785-5470Pelicancruiser.com . . . . . . . . 843-785-5470Road Fish Bike Shop . . . . . . . 843-686-2981Sea Pines Bicycle Rentals . . . . 843-842-1890Simmons Bike Rental . . . . . . . 843-842-3464South Beach Racquet Club . . . . 843-671-2453Sundance Bikes . . . . . . . . . . 843-785-8737

BOATING, CRUISINGAdvanced Sail . . . . . . . . . . 843-686-2582Adventure Cruises . . . . . . . . . 843-785-4558Broad Creek Marina . . . . . . . . 843-681-3625Calibogue Cruises . . . . . . . . . 843-342-8687Capt. Hook Party Boat . . . . . . . 843-785-1700Cheers Charters . . . . . . . . . . 843-671-1800Commander Zodiac . . . . . . . . 843-671-3344Dolphin & Nature Cruise . . . . . . 843-681-2522Dolphin Safaris . . . . . . . . . . 843-785-2345Drifter Excursions . . . . . . . . . 843-363-2900H20 Sports . . . . . . . . . . . . 843-671-4386Hilton Head Outfi tters . . . . . . . 843-380-1783Island Explorer . . . . . . . . . . 843-785-2100Island Times Charters . . . . . . 843-261-2410Dolphin Discoveries . . . . . . . . 843-684-1911Live Oac . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 888-254-8362Low Country Nature Tours . . . . . 843-683-0187MarshGrass Adventures . . . . . . 843-684-3296Monty Jett Cruises . . . . . . . . . 843-415-2798Outside Hilton Head . . . . . . . . 843-686-6996Papa Bear Charters . . . . . . . . 843-816-3474Pau Hana & Flying Circus. . . . . 843-686-2582Pirates of Hilton Head . . . . . . . 843-363-7000Sea Pines Eco Tours . . . . . . . . 843-842-1979

Harbour Town Adventures . . . . . 843-363-2628Shelter Cove Marina . . . . . . . . 843-842-7001Spirit of Harbour Town . . . . . . 843-785-2662Vagabond Cruise . . . . . . . . . 843-785-2662

FAMILY ACTIVITIESAdventure Cove . . . . . . . . . . 843-842-9990Art Café . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 843-785-5525Artist Uncorked . . . . . . . . . . 843-837-4700Coastal Discovery Museum . . . . 843-689-6767Harbour Town Lighthouse . . . . . 843-671-2810Island Recreation . . . . . . . . . 843-681-7273Heyward House . . . . . . . . . . 843-757-6293Hilton Head Outfi tters . . . . . . . 866-380-1783IDEA Studio . . . . . . . . . . . . 843-342-5439Island Playground . . . . . . . . . 843-837-8383Legendary Golf . . . . . . . . . . 843-686-3399Main Street Youth Theatre . . . . 843-689-6246Move & Motion . . . . . . . . . . 843-681-6683Pirate’s Island Adventure Golf . . 843-686-4001Station 300 . . . . . . . . . . . . 843-815-2695The Sandbox . . . . . . . . . . . . 843-842-7645Yo Addiction . . . . . . . . . . . . 843-341-3335ZipLine Hilton Head . . . . . . . . 843-682-6000

FISHING CHARTERSBroad Creek Marina . . . . . . . . 843-681-3625Bulldog Fishing Charters . . . . . 843-422-0887Capt. Hook Party Boat . . . . . . . 843-785-1700Drifter Excursions . . . . . . . . . 843-363-2900Fishin’ Coach Charters . . . . . . 843-757-2126Hilton Head Outfi tters . . . . . . . 866-380-1783Island Marine . . . . . . . . . . . 843-681-2628Live Oac . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 888-254-8362Lowcountry Charter Fishing . . . . 843-816-4441Off The Hook Fishing . . . . . . . 843-298-4376Outside Hilton Head . . . . . . . . 843-686-6996Papa Bear Charters . . . . . . . . 843-816-3474Runaway Fishing Charters . . . . 843-384-6511Sea Wolf Charters . . . . . . . . . 843-525-1174Shelter Cove Marina . . . . . . . . 843-842-7001Southern Drawl Outfi tters . . . . . 843-705-6010Dolphin Discoveries . . . . . . . . 843-684-1911

GOLF - COURSES YOU CAN PLAYBloody Point Golf Club . . . . . . 843-341-5566Country Club of Hilton Head . . . 843-681-4653Crescent Pointe Golf Club . . . . . 843-706-2600Eagle’s Point Golf Club . . . . . . 843-757-5900Golden Bear at Indigo Run . . . . 843-689-2200Hampton Hall . . . . . . . . . . . 843-815-8720Harbour Town Golf Links . . . . . . 843-363-8385Heron Point By Pete Dye . . . . . . 843-842-1477Hilton Head Lakes . . . . . . . . . 843-208-5353Hilton Head National Golf Club . . 843-842-5900Island West Golf Club . . . . . . . 843-815-6660Melrose Golf Club . . . . . . . . . 843-422-6963Old Carolina Golf Club (9 holes) . 843-757-8311Old South Golf Links . . . . . . . 843-785-5353Oyster Reef Golf Club . . . . . . . 843-681-1764Palmetto Dunes courses . . . . . . 843-785-1138Palmetto Hall courses . . . . . . . 843-342-2582Pinecrest Golf Club . . . . . . . . 843-757-8960Port Royal courses. . . . . . . . . 843-681-1700Rose Hill Golf Club . . . . . . . . 843-757-9030Shipyard courses . . . . . . . . . 843-686-8802Sea Pines Ocean Course . . . . . . 843-842-1477Sun City - Argent Lakes . . . . . . 843-645-0507Sun City - Hidden Cypress . . . . 843-705-4999Sun City - Okatie Creek . . . . . . 843-705-4653

HEALTH CLUBS - HILTON HEAD Advanced Nutrition &Metabolic Therapies . . . . . . . . 843-671-5400Beach City Health & Fitness . . . 843-681-6161Breakthrough Fitness Center . . . 843-341-2166Center for Health Fitness andSports Performance . . . . . . . 843-842-3359Core Pilates . . . . . . . . . . . . 843-681-4267Cross Fit Hilton Head . . . . . . . 843-682-3600Custom Built Personal Training . 843-837-3128Energize Personal Training . . . . 843-842-6867

Esmeralda's Pilates/Massage . . 843-785-9588Fabulous Fitness . . . . . . . . . 843-415-5790Fiddlers Cove Beach Club . . . . . 843-842-4126Lava 24 Fitness . . . . . . . . . . 843-842-3225Live In Fitness Enterprise . . . . . 843-341-5433LM Shape . . . . . . . . . . . . . 843-247-7666Muscles Fitness & More . . . . . . 843-837-5400Odyssey Health Club . . . . . . . 843-715-0806Palmetto Athletic Club . . . . . . 843-842-3225Pilates of Hilton Head . . . . . . . 843-341-2166Players Club Fitness Center . . . . 843-842-6640Powerhouse Gym . . . . . . . . . 843-706-9700Progressive Health & Fitness . . . 843-842-3359Sea Crest Surf & Racquet Club . . 843-842-9626Sea Pines Fitness Center . . . . . . 843-842-1979Serendipity Medical Spa Inc. . . . 843-342-2639Villamare Health Club . . . . . . 843-686-6429Westin Health Club . . . . . . . . 843-681-1040Z4 Fitness Studio . . . . . . . . . 843-681-4646

HEALTH CLUBS - BLUFFTON Belfair Activity Center . . . . . . . 843-757-0732Benchmark Fitness Center . . . . 843-757-5115Berkeley Hall Fitness . . . . . . . 843-815-8985Curves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 843-706-2844Cynergy Fitness . . . . . . . . . . 843-837-2040Focused Fitness ElitePersonal Training . . . . . . . . . 843-304-3138Muscles Fitness & More . . . . . . 843-837-5400Planet Beach . . . . . . . . . . . 843-815-4826Powerhouse Gym . . . . . . . . . 843-706-9700Shaping Concepts . . . . . . . . . 843-757-8626

KAYAK, CANOE, WATERSPORTS RENTALSPalmetto Bay Water Sports . . . . 843-785-2345Island Water Sports . . . . . . . . 843-671-7007Kayak Hilton Head . . . . . . . . . 843-684-1910Kwake Watersports . . . . . . . . 843-422-7830Harbour Town Adventures . . . . . 843-363-2628Hilton Head Outfi tters . . . . . . . 843-686-9097H20 Sports . . . . . . . . . . . . 843-671-4386Outside Hilton Head . . . . . . . . 843-686-6996Jarvis Creek Water Sports . . . . . 843-681-9260Water-Dog Outfi tters . . . . . . . 843-686-3554

MARINASBroad Creek Marina . . . . . . . . 843-681-3625Harbour Town Yacht Basin . . . . 866-561-8802Hilton Head Boathouse . . . . . . 843-681-2628Island Marine . . . . . . . . . . . 843-681-2628Palmetto Bay Marina . . . . . . . 843-785-3910South Beach Marina . . . . . . . 843-671-6699Shelter Cove Marina . . . . . . . . 843-842-7001Windmill Harbour Marina . . . . . . 843-681-9235

MOVIESColigny Theatre . . . . . . . . . . 843-686-3500Northridge Cinema 10 . . . . . . 843-342-3800Park Plaza Cinema . . . . . . . . 843-785-5001Cinemark Bluffton - Bluffton . . . 800-326-3264

MUSEUMSCoastal Discovery Museum . . . . 843-689-6767Gullah Museum . . . . . . . . . . 843-681-3254Heyward House – Bluffton . . . . 843-757-6293The Sandbox . . . . . . . . . . . 843-842-7645

PARASAILINGParasail Hilton Head . . . . . . . 843-686-2200Sky Pirate . . . . . . . . . . . . . 843-842-2566H20 Sports . . . . . . . . . . . . 843-671-4386

SHOPPING CENTERS - HILTON HEAD Beach Market . . . . .2 North Forest Beach DriveBridge Shops . . . . . . . 24 Palmetto Bay RoadCircle Center, HHI . . . . . . . . .70 Pope AvenueColigny Plaza . . . . .1 North Forest Beach DriveCrossroads Shopping Center . .40 Palmetto Bay RoadFestival Center . . . . . . . . 45 Pembroke DriveFountain Center . . . . . . 55 New Orleans RoadFresh Market Shoppes . 890 William Hilton ParkwayGallery of Shops . . . . . . . 14 Greenwood Drive

Harbour Town . . . . . . . .149 Lighthouse RoadHeritage Plaza . . . . . . . . . . .81 Pope AvenueHilton Head Plaza . . . . . . . 7 Greenwood DriveIsland Crossings Shopping Center 11 Palmetto Bay RoadMain Street Village . . . . . . . 1411 Main StreetMall at Shelter Cove . . . . .24 Shelter Cove LaneNorthridge Plaza . . 435 William Hilton ParkwayOrleans Plaza . . . . . . . 37 New Orleans RoadPalmetto Bay Marina . . . . . 86 Helmsman WayPark Plaza . . . . . . . . . . 33 Offi ce Park RoadPineland Station . . 430 William Hilton ParkwayPlantation Center . . 807 William Hilton ParkwayPort Royal Plaza . . . . . . . . 95 Matthews DriveSea Pines Center . . . . . . 71 Lighthouse RoadShelter Cove Harbour . . . . . . .Harbourside LaneShelter Cove Plaza . . . . . .32 Shelter Cove LaneShipyard Galleria . . . . . . 1 New Orleans RoadSouth Beach Marina Village . 323 South Sea Pines DriveSouth Island Square . 841 William Hilton ParkwayVillage at Wexford . .1000 William Hilton ParkwayVillage Exchange . . . . . . 32 Palmetto Bay Road

SHOPPING CENTERS - BLUFFTON Belfair Town Village . . . . . . . . 71 Towne DriveBerkeley Place . . . . . . . 106 Buckwalter ParkwayBluffton Commons at Belfair . . . 20 Baylor DriveBridge Center . . . . . . . 1540 Fording Island RoadKitty’s CrossingShopping Center . . . 1008 Fording Island RoadMoss Creek Village . . 1533 Fording Island RoadOld Town Bluffton . . . . . . . . . Calhoun StreetThe Promenade . . . . . . . . .Promenade StreetTanger Factory Outlet I . . 1270 Fording Island RoadTanger Factory Outlet II . 1414 Fording Island Road

SPAS - HILTON HEAD Ahh Green Spa . . . . . . . . . . 843-715-2643All About Me . . . . . . . . . . . . 843-785-2558Carolina GurlSpa . . . . . . . . . 843-682-3915Esmeralda's Pilates/Massage . . 843-785-9588Faces DaySpa . . . . . . . . . . . 843-785-3075Fountain Spa . . . . . . . . . . . 843-353-0006Heavenly Spa by Westin . . . . . . 843-681-1019Le Spa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 843-363-6000Serendipity Medical Spa . . . . . 843-342-2639Spa Soleil . . . . . . . . . . . . . 843-686-8420The Art of Massage . . . . . . . . 843-422-8378The Sanctuary, A European Day Spa .843-842-5999

SPAS - BLUFFTON Ambiance Day Spa & Salon . . . . 843-815-4226An Image by Temekia . . . . . . . 843-815-4247Bellis Waterless European Pedicure .843-227-1410Colorewerks Salon and Spa . . . . 843-836-3440Dead Sea Spa . . . . . . . . . . . 843-837-4772Escape Massage Center . . . . . . 843-757-0479Inner Peace Massage . . . . . . . 843-368-8854Kenergi Spa . . . . . . . . . . . . 843-474-1937Massage Envy . . . . . . . . . . . 843-837-3689Pretty Woman Day Spa . . . . . . 843-815-2200Spahh Central . . . . . . . . . . . 843-422-4570Spa Vino on Calhoun . . . . . . . 843-705-0811SKINZIN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 843-368-2660Village Spa . . . . . . . . . . . . 843-815-4811Zen Fusion Spa . . . . . . . . . . 843-815-5808

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Looking for fun things to do this summer? We’ve got the rundown on enjoying all Hilton Head Island has to o� er.

IT’S SAND, SUN AND FUN TIME ON HILTON HEAD ISLAND.

More than 2.5 million travelers visit each year to � nd broad beaches, subtropical weather, � rst-rate restaurants, world-class golf and other amazing a� ractions.

Many also come for what you can’t � nd.

Hilton Head isn’t overloaded with sweaty crowds, buzzing neon signs or chintzy tourist traps. People come here to relax and have fun.

Here at Hilton Head Monthly, we’re all about relaxing and having fun. So take a deep breath, pour yourself a tall glass of sweet tea and take note of all the great things you can do here this summer, from an insider’s perspective.

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year to � nd broad beaches, subtropical weather,

Here at Hilton Head Monthly, we’re all about

«localTIP»DON'T SKIMP ON THE SUNSCREENDon’t fall for high SPF labels. Anything higher than SPF 50+ can tempt you to stay in the sun too long. Even if you don’t burn, your skin may be damaged. Stick to SPFs between 15 and 50+. Pick a product based on your own skin coloration, time outside, shade and cloud cover. Reapply often.

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Play our famous golf course11 Lighthouse Lane

Professional golfers consistently rank Harbour Town Golf Links among the best courses they play on the PGA Tour. Its tree-lined fairways and small greens place a premium on � nesse rather than distance o� the tee. Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson hate it. Davis Love III and Ernie Els love it. Decide for yourself, if you can a� ord the $209 green fees. If that’s not in your budget, many other great, a� ordable courses can be found both on and o� the island.

Climb the lighthouse149 Lighthouse Road

No Hilton Head Island visit is complete without a photo next to our best known landmark, the Harbour Town Lighthouse. � ose willing to pony up the $3.75 admission can climb 114 steps to the top, reading historical displays and lighthouse facts along the way. A gi� shop is located at the top. � e view isn’t all that impressive but it does overlook the famous � nishing hole of Harbour Town Golf Links, Calibogue Sound and Harbour Town Marina.

More than 12 miles of pristine sand awaits. Many beachgoers are drawn to the free parking and outstanding facilities of Coligny Beach on the south end. Coligny has the best showers, best changing areas and the cleanest restrooms of the island’s nine beach access points. It’s also home to the island’s most popular beach bar. A quieter, more Southern-paced experience can be found at Driessen Beach Park at Bradley Beach Road. � e boardwalk to the water is particularly nice. If you’re more of an explorer than a sunbather, check out Mitchelville Beach on the north end. � e receding tides leave more plu� mud than sand and the beach is teeming with horseshoe crabs, sand dollars and other wildlife.

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Kayak Broad Creek� is seven-mile saltwater river is the heart of Hilton Head Island

and is the prime place to spot water birds such as egrets, pelicans, blue herons and sandpipers. You will o� en see dolphin or watermen harvesting crabs the traditional way. All three public marinas on Broad Creek o� er rentals. If you bring your own, a good launching point is the boat landing next to Old Oyster Factory. Be sure to keep an eye on the tide. You don’t want to get stuck on the razor-sharp oyster beds. Go against the tide on your way out and ride it back in.

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Listen to a local bandHilton Head Island’s live music scene is not limited to a guy play-

ing “Brown Eyed Girl” on an acoustic guitar. � ere are a few local bands worth checking out. Cranford & Sons, Silicone Sister and Big B & the Stingers always put on a fun show. Rolling Stones cover band White Liquor rarely plays, but when they do, plan your night around it.

Spot a dolphinIn Orlando, you’ll pay $80 to watch the world’s saddest

dolphins mull about their depressing enclosures. You can see them free here, frolicking in their natural habitat. More than 200 live here full-time and many more are migratory. A good place to spot them is on the island’s southern tip, where Calibogue Sound meets the Atlantic Ocean. You can get even closer by renting a boat or booking a nature tour for around $25 an hour.

«localTIP»KNOW THE TIDESTides rise as high as six feet. Consult our tide chart (Page 117) before setting up your beach umbrella or going on a kayak adventure. If you are going on a long walk, leave all the stuff you don't want to carry on the soft sand up near the sand dunes.



Visit the Coastal Discovery Museum70 Honey Horn Drive

Everything you ever wanted to know about Hilton Head Island’s heritage and history can be found inside this interactive museum. Learn how Native Americans, the English, the Spanish, the French and the Gullah used this land before the developers arrived. Pathways around the outside of the museum lead to a native bu� er-� y enclosure, several gardens and a barn with Carolina Marsh Tacky horses. Everything is free but a $3 donation is suggested. It’s a good place to burn a few hours.

Rent a boatIf you didn’t bring a boat, you can rent one by the hour or by the

day. Rentals of all sizes are available all year, allowing you to explore our numerous waterways at your own pace. Visit Daufuskie Island or � nd the infamous May River sandbar (aka Redneck Riviera), where folks from all walks of life gather to party. � e sandbar appears once a day on receding tides and can only be reached by boat.

Storm a beach barWhile alcohol on the beach is prohibited, you can still enjoy sip-

ping an adult beverage at one of Hilton Head’s beach bars. � e most popular is the Tiki Hut, behind � e Beach House. Live music, vol-leyball courts and Foster’s Oil Cans are just three reasons to stop in. Another popular spot is Pool Bar Jim’s, located behind the Marrio� Grand Ocean Resort. Jim is a living libations legend, serving up blender-sized tropical and exotic frozen drinks. � e outdoor bar at Sea Pines Beach Club caters more to the family crowd. Highlights on the north end are Coco’s on the Beach, behind Hilton Head Resort, and Jamaica Joe’s, part of Hilton Head Beach and Tennis Resort.

Check out the Animal Farm190 Greenwood Drive

It’s not Brook� eld Zoo, but hey, this isn’t the Windy City. For Hilton Head, this free pe� ing zoo at Lawton Stables is pre� y cool. Feed small animals such as goats, sheep, don-keys, pot-bellied pigs, llamas, miniature ponies, chickens and rabbits using food provided by the farm. � ere is even a tame deer running around. If you bring your own carrots or apples, you can feed the Clydesdale named Harley in the front paddock.


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Reel in a cobia� e waters of the Broad River, between Beaufort and Hilton

Head, are one of the country’s best � shing spots to � nd concen-trations of cobia. � e cobia run usually peaks in early May and continues into June. Medium to heavy tackle is required to land these powerful � sh, which average 30 pounds. Rent a boat or go out with a local captain for your best chance at landing one.

Load up on local produceFind fresh, local produce and other specialty items at one of the many

farmers markets in the region. Tuesday is the Buckwalter Place Farmers Market from 2-6 p.m. in Blu� on. Wednesday is the Shelter Cove Park Farmers Market, from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. on the island. � ursday is the Farmers Market of Blu� on from 2-7 p.m. in Old Town Blu� on. It is the most popular of the local markets. On Saturday, the Hardeeville Farmers & Artists Market is from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at Hilton Head Lakes. Even more markets are o� ered in the Beaufort area if you're up for a road trip.

«localTIP»DON'T FEED THE GATORS

We have a special arrangement with the gators. We leave them alone, they

leave us alone. DO NOT FEED THEM. Once a gator associates a human with food, it usually has to be killed. Photos are

OK from a safe distance. Never get between a gator and

the water.



Shelter Cove Harbour is the place to be on Tuesdays a� er the sun goes down. � e popular weekly � reworks shows starts June 18 and goes o� every Tuesday through Aug. 13 as part of Shelter Cove’s HarbourFest. � e ideal place to watch the pyrotechnic display is from the water. Many boats o� er specials for the popular shows. Fourth of July � reworks displays are planned for Shelter Cove, Harbour Town and Skull Creek marinas.

Watch the sky sizzle

Explore the other islandTake the public ferry or any boat to Daufuskie Island, a

tiny place with some big-time beauty. Golf carts are avail-able for rent at either of the island’s two marinas. Daufuskie o� ers a glimpse of what Sea Island life was like before bridges and cause-ways opened them to development. If you have more than 1,000 Facebook friends and average 20 texts an hour, this isn’t the place for you. If you are seeking solitude, this is paradise.

Party hardy at theBarmuda Triangle

Hilton Head Plaza is a favorite gathering spot for the late night crowd. A� er the sun goes down, One Hot Mama’s, � e Lodge, Hilton Head Brewing Company, Reilley’s and � e Boardroom are the place to be for those interested in dancing, drinking and dining. � e � ve estab-lishments are sandwiched together in the same courtyard. Forget bar-hopping. � is is bar-stepping.

Watch the sky sizzle

«localTIP»DEALING WITH NO-SEE-UMS

Hilton Head is loaded with tiny biting

midges. Only a millimeter in size, we call

them no-see-ums. The only way to avoid

them is to wear insect repellent with at

least 30 percent DEET. Spray both your

skin and your clothing. Also, avoid out-

door activities at dawn and dusk,

when most of them are out

on the prowl.


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Learn toskimboard

� e sur� oards only come out when a storm is coming or going. Our waves may be wimpy for hanging 10, but they’re perfect for the popular and extremely danger-ous sport of skimboarding. Unlike sur� ng, skimboarding begins on the beach by dropping the board onto the thin wash of previous waves. Skimboarders use their momentum to skim out to break-ing waves, which they catch back into shore in a manner similar to sur� ng. � e end result is usually a faceplant.

«localTIP»ESCAPE A RIP CURRENTRip currents carry large amounts of

water out to the sea. If you get caught in one, don't panic. They usually stop just beyond the breakers. Don't swim

against the current. Swim to the side to get out of it then swim

back to the shore.

Catch a movie� ree movie theaters on the island o� er

three di� erent experiences. Northridge Cinema 10 on the north end has 12 screens and o� ers free summer kids shows. Park Plaza Cinema on the south end has six screens and serves wine, beer and food. Coligny � eatre in Coligny Plaza has just one screen and mostly shows � lms by independent producers, aimed at an upscale adult audience. All three are great options on a rainy day.



Experience the lakes of Sea PinesForest Preserve

� ese scenic manmade waters are breezy, sunlit and loaded with � sh and wildlife. Stop by Lake Joe, the � rst lake created in the preserve, and take the bike trails to Fish Island. Quiet and o� en deserted, this preserve has preserved its magic.

Take your kids on a pirate adventurePirates of Hilton Head at Harbour Town and Shannon Tanner’s

Most Excellent Pirate Expedition at Shelter Cove Harbour are two very popular sailboat adventures. Both provide all the expected pirate gear and have storylines to keep your youngsters interested, such as searching for lost treasure. Tickets for both are $30 for adults and $24 for ages 14 and younger.

Shop thriftyA thri� store is only as good as the people who supply it,

and as luck would have it, the well-to-do on Hilton Head have plenty of fancy stu� they are constantly ge� ing rid of. Shopping the island’s secondhand stores requires some foraging skills, but the bounty of casto� s is well worth it. Some of the best places to pop some tags are the Li� er Box, the Church Mouse, Goodwill, the Bargain Box, St. Francis � ri� and O� Island � ri� .

«localTIP»DON'T IMPEDE TRAFFIC

IN THE CIRCLE

There are several traffi c circles on the island

and they're all easy to use. First, yield to all

traffi c that is already in the circle. The right

lane is reserved for immediately entering

and exiting cars only. You do not need to

slow down at each turnoff. Maintain

a constant speed until you

reach your exit point.


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Unwind at Parrothead PaloozaShannon Tanner is branching out from his popular Summer

Family Show with a Jimmy Bu� e� -spirited performance every Friday night, starting June 21 at Shelter Cove Harbour. He has formed a band with some top local players and is calling the project Shannon Tanner and the Oyster Reefers. With many visitors on a Saturday-to-Saturday visit, Parrothead Palooza is one last chance to relax before you get back into your regular routine.

Play in the Sandbox18A Pope Avenue

� e Sandbox, An Interactive Children’s Museum, is a non-pro� t, hands-on museum geared for kids under age 8. � e museum, located on Pope Avenue on the south end, is open most days, but it o� ers a host of special events, Parents Nights Out and Family Fun Nights. � is is a great spot when the weather is bad.

Put on your tennis shoesTennis, like golf, is a year-round activity on Hilton Head. We have

the facilities and competition to satisfy the most discriminating play-er. Our 20-plus tennis clubs o� er more than 300 courts. Clay, grass and a variety of hard surfaces are available. Six racquet clubs are open to the public (see our directory). � ere are also � ve public courts at Chaplin Community Park, Cordillo Courts, Fair� eld Square, Hilton Head High School and Hilton Head Middle School.

Stand-up paddleboardGet a new perspective on Hilton Head – standing right

there in the water. It requires all kinds of balance, and you may take a tumble or two into the drink, but trust us — it’s easier than you think, and you can do it.



Shop ‘til you dropOne of the many amazing things about the Hilton Head

area is the wide range of shopping experiences. Unique locally owned stores, chain stores and big box favorites are spread all over. � e granddaddy of them all is Tanger Outlets in Blu� on, with 43 national stores. Next to the beach is Coligny Plaza, where customers o� en shop in swimsuits and � ip-� ops. A more sophisticated feel can be found at � e Village at Wexford and � e Shops at Sea Pines Center. North end favorites are Main Street Village, Festival Centre and Pineland Station. � e top mid-island centers are Shelter Cove Harbour, � e Plaza at Shelter Cove and Fresh Market Shoppes.

«localTIP»USE THE CROSS ISLAND

PARKWAY

If you're trying to get from Bluffton to the south

end of the island as fast as possible, you can

shave up to 20 minutes off your drive by using the

Cross Island Parkway toll road. The toll is $1.25

each way. If you use it often, consider getting a

Palmetto Pass. You have to pay a $65 startup

fee but $40 of that is returned when you give

the device back. The pass knocks the toll

down to 75 cents each way, plus you

don't have to wait in the

cash line.


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Grab a bite� ere are hundreds of great restaurants here. You can

� nd them all listed in our dining section, near the back of the magazine. Our local scene serves up � avors for every taste – high-end, local dives and everything in between. Reservations are a must. � e best places will be packed every night for the rest of the summer. Looking for the island’s best food? Ask a sample of locals. About three or four places stand above the rest.

Fly through the tree tops33 Broad Creek Marina Way

ZipLine Hilton Head is the island’s newest eco-tourism a� raction. For $67, you get a two-hour tour zipping through the massive live oaks and pines, overlooking Broad Creek. You can also zip the racing line for $22.

Find our awesome Frisbee golf coursesHilton Head Island and the surrounding area is famous for its

world-class golf courses. We also have two amazing Frisbee courses, if you can � nd them. A short, tight and technical disc layout can be found on the First Presbyterian Church grounds. For a course with more variety and challenge, check out � e Sarge at Sergeant Jasper Park, just o� Interstate 95.

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Tour de Blu� Load up the bikes, grab some bo� led water and head over to

Palme� o Blu� . Spend the a� ernoon ge� ing lost, un-lost and then lost again. Scenery so beautiful you’ll totally forget you’re exercising.

Check out downtown Blu� ton� e term “quaint” sometimes means “small,” as in, “Blu� on has a

quaint downtown.” But it doesn’t mean it’s not awesome. Dining, art galleries, lots of outdoor activities – think of it as a mini-Charleston.

«localTIP»STUNG BY A JELLYFISH

First, fl ush the area with ocean water (not

fresh water). Next, spray shaving cream over

the area and scrape it off with an ID card. To

soothe the affected area, apply cool com-

presses soaked with diluted white vinegar.

If you forgot to pack shaving cream and

vinegar in your beach bag, fi nd a

lifeguard. They keep vinegar

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Take your kids to a concertTwo popular, free concerts for kids take place most nights during the

summer. Inside of Sea Pines Resort, Gregg Russell performs under the old oak tree at Harbor Town. His show starts at 8 p.m. and is every night except Saturday. At Shelter Cove Harbour, Shannon Tanner performs his Summer Family Fun Show at 6:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. Monday through � ursday. Cappy the Clown does face painting and balloon animals dur-ing the show. M

Explore the island… on a bike� row your car keys in the Atlantic and experience terri� c biking along the

beach and throughout the island’s beautiful trails. Didn’t bring your bike? No sweat. Find bike rental shops all over the island. You will � nd all sorts of cool areas, especially if you gain access to resorts such as Sea Pines, Shipyard and Palme� o Dunes. When riding on the beach, start o� pedaling against the wind and then have it push you on the way back. You can also use the wind on your way down, then cut up and bring the bike path back.

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«localTIP»BE A SAFE CYCLISTNothing puts a damper on a vacation quite like getting hit by a car. If you are one of the many that decides to explore the island by bike, follow the simple rules of the road: Stop at all stop signs on the path, never ride against traffi c and do not ride on a road when a path is available. In South Carolina, mo-torists must yield to pedestrians and bicyclists but many drivers don't realize that.



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Beat the heat by keeping it cool and casual this summer!

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FOR ALL THIS TALK OF RECESSIONS AND DIY WEDDINGS, THE PRICE PEOPLE ARE WILLING TO PAY TO SAY

“I DO” CONTINUES TO CLIMB. � eKnot.com and WeddingChannel.com’s annual Real Weddings survey found that the average cost of a wedding in the U.S. actually increased in 2012, up to $28,427 — and that excludes the honeymoon. (If you’re gulping at that � gure be thankful you’re not in Manha� an, where the average wedding budget hovers above $76,000.)

“Regardless of one’s budget, brides (and grooms) are always trying to stay abreast of trends as they a� empt to plan the day of their dreams that is unique, romantic and, perhaps above all, memorable. If you’re looking for something to spark the party planner within, we’ve compiled a list of the ho� est wedding trends of 2013 to get your creative juices � owing.

� e overriding themes for this year’s nuptials can be summed up in two words: Fun and elegant.

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PITCH A TENT? �anks in part to Camila Alves and

Ma�hew McConaughey’s much publicized, three-day tenting soiree in their Austin, Texas, backyard last year, more wedding couples are itching for the laid-back, free-spirited vibe that comes with pitched tents and �reside snacks. �ere’s even a term for this dressed-up version of summer camp: “glamping.” (Yes, it hurt us a li�le to print that.) If you don’t want your guests sleeping outdoors but you do want to incorporate this trend, try themed tents dur-ing your reception. Set up some for lounging, one with a bar or bourbon station, another for the kids. Other added touches inspired by the camping theme include a make-your-own trail mix station, a S’mores station and cozy outdoor �res, and even backyard games like cornhole and horseshoes guests can play dur-ing the cocktail hour.

RETURN TO ELEGANCEPop culture a�ects the look brides want

to wear and the mood they want to set, and right now elegance is hot. From TV hits like “Downton Abbey” to recent movies like “�e Great Gatsby” and “Anna Karenina,” brides are being inspired to incorporate more romantic, classical elegance. Full gowns with lace detail, metallic, decadent fabrics and tall, dramatic centerpieces are among the details being used to set such a mood. Also look for plated dinners and more sophisticated gold-ware and crystal on the tables.

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LET’S LOUNGE AROUND Who doesn’t love to lounge around with good friends on

a great night? �ese days couples are being more intentional about how their receptions aren’t just catered, but furnished. Cozy groupings of low-slung couches; Adirondack chairs and tables with buckets of ice-cold beer; wide, gracious rock-ers positioned around camp�res. Whether you want upscale, down-home or rustic charm, giving your guests a comfy place to catch their breath between dances is something more couples are accounting for when deciding on the space they need to pull o� the perfect party.

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THE FAVORITE, ELUSIVE FLOWERSo� and romantic, the peony continues to be a favorite wedding

�ower. But with the bloom available for only a couple months each year, brides need a backup. A few alternatives that are just as beautiful but more readily available include the garden/cabbage rose, football mum, and ranunculus. As far as �ower arrangements, look for more garlands and cascades, as the long, �owing, romantic look comes back in style. (See earlier notes about elegance.)

CREATIVE FOOD AND DRINK STATIONSCreativity keeps shining through the food served at weddings. Locally

sourced menus and drinks are still popular, as are signature drinks and dessert bars. But for both, couples are kicking it up a notch, looking for something less obvious than a cosmopolitan or a candy bar. Consider selecting a custom drink that matches your wedding color or theme. (�e liquor of the moment is tequila, so perhaps try a Midnight Blue Margarita, or even margarita shots served in half of a salt-rimmed lime!) Dessert sta-tions are also ge�ing more creative than a straight cupcake or pie station. Cool alternatives include the make your own ice cream sandwich station, homemade ice pops or a snow cone station where you pick your �avor.

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COLORS, PATTERNS AND PRINTSCouples select colors for their wedding based on everything from

their personal preferences, to the season, to the natural backdrop of their nuptials. As such, every year you can �nd a wedding draped in every color imaginable. Still, there are a few overriding “trendy” wed-ding colors, and this year those include mint, metallic, gray, and neutrals – o�en with a pop of color, sometimes even neon! Beyond straight color, though, a bigger trend is the use of pa�erns and prints, which show up on invitations and are carried through in the bridal party’s a�ire, the reception décor, programs and even favors. Gingham, paisley, polka dots, honeycomb, Moroccan pa�erns and even marbleized colors are punching up traditional wedding elements.

DON’T FORGET THE FUNCouples are always trying to think of new ways for their wedding

to be a night to remember. Everyone’s a disc jockey these days, with entire playlists at the ready, so customizing your reception music is big. And more brides are thinking outside the box when it comes to music; keep an eye out for dueling pianos, strolling mariachi bands, and live disc jockey mixing. �e photo booth and the food truck are still popular, but other forms of unexpected entertainment are gaining ground, like caricature artists and the aforementioned outdoor games. Ring toss, anyone? M

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WEDDINGS WITH LEAH / LEAH MCCARTHY [email protected]

Capture your dayTHE STAGE IS SET,

THE DETAILS ARE PERFECTED AND THE

PLAYERS ARE IN PLACE. IT’S SHOWTIME!

As someone who came from the theater business, planning and execut-ing a wedding is parallel to pu�ing on a show. A�er all the practicing and tedious details, there is only one shot, one chance, to have it all come together before your audience. And when the applause has ended and the “actors” have le� the stage, the eager-ness to see a playback of how it all came together is overwhelming.

�is is the feeling newlyweds have a�er the wedding — they are eager to see the photos and view the video footage. A great hired photographer and videographer will have executed and delivered those results in a fashion that will retell the story of the day’s events. A photojournalistic approach so to speak.

Hiring a professional photographer is one of my “top-of-the-list,” “must-do” elements in budgeting and plan-ning your wedding.

Many photographers, and vid-eographers, are presenting potential couples with an ala carte menu in addition to base hourly rates. �is gives couples the �exibility to build their own package and customize their budget if they have their heart set on a photographer, but may need to forgo some extras such as an engagement shoot, or bridal portrait session.

It is important for the couple to do their research in this category and make sure the style of the pho-tographer’s work matches their own personal style.

If having the ability to have more than one shooter for the day is in the

budget, go for it! �ere are angles and details that may be be�er captured with more than one photographer. It is also a way to help expedite the �ow, speed up the process of formal family pictures.

Another way of taking pictures more e�ciently is to be prepared with a “shot list” of important family images. It is wise to ask those family members in the pictures to gather in the location of the photography ses-sion immediately a�er the ceremony. If a bridal a�endant knows all the family members, make him or her responsible to help gather them for pictures. Remember, your photogra-pher hasn’t ever met your Aunt Suzy before your wedding day.

Videography is making a huge comeback in the wedding vendor category as well. �e footage is much di�erent from my dusty VHS tape from 11 years ago. Even though we still love to watch it and show our kids mommy and daddy’s wedding day, the current, movie-quality, high de�nition, edited wedding �lms add a whole new dimension to the everlast-ing memories.

Even though both categories may come with a heartier price tag than originally planned, it is worth the expense. Photographer and videogra-phers are more than a guy or gal with a camera. An experienced, profes-sional photographer and videogra-pher have the ability to carefully struc-ture shots taken of the couple that look as though they were unplanned. �e ability to capture those subtle, sweet moments with each other that will exhibit the same feelings all over when they look at the footage. �ese images are everlasting and the oppor-tunity to capture the perfect shots will only happen once in a lifetime. M


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DAVID BENJAMIN Main Event Video Productions, 800-924-8375 Benjamin started his video production service 25 years ago in Illinois. He moved to Hilton Head Island 16 years ago, and brought his business with him. He has filmed at over 100 venues in the Hilton Head and Savannah area. His company uses state-of-the-art hi-definition equip-ment, and two or three cameras may be used to record the ceremony. Clients may have their wedding recorded on Blu-ray or standard definition discs.

MICHEL BERDA King Street Photo, 843-810-6698 Berda runs a successful studio in Charleston and finds himself in Hilton Head for destination weddings quite a bit. His specialty is being able to create one-of-a-kind lifetime memories, not just in prints, but also what will be passed on from generation to generation — your life-long keepsake album. From capturing amazing images, to the special artistic digital effects he puts to the images, then incorporating it all into the album is what makes him, and his company, unique and very different.

WHITNEY BORING W Photography, 843-304-3885 Wife, mommy, foodie, people watcher, travel junkie and self-proclaimed comedian. I have a passion for capturing the moment; the raw emotion that happens when people forget the camera is there. I’m silly, adventurous, and hardworking and I feel sincerely honored to meet inspir-ing people and create memories every day.

ROB KAUFMAN Rob Kaufman Photography, 843-837-9993 Artistic. Experienced. Easy-going. Consistent. Imaginative. Fun. Flat-out talented. Describe yourself in 25 words or less? I just did. Rob Kaufman, Wedding Photographer.

FRANK “BO” MILBOURN 33 Park Photography, 843-682-2212 Milbourn specializes in international weddings & fam-ily portrait photography. Lifelong graphic arts profes-sional. Member Professional Photographers Association. Husband to Suzanne and father to Frank Jr. & Thomas. Proud (and patient) owner of Louis, a German short-haired pointer. A Sea Pines Plantation resident also enjoys fly fishing, golf & nature photography ... shocker!

JOHN BRACKETT Brackett Photography, 843-682-2212 A Hilton Head Island resident since 1989, John is a professional photographer (www.brackettphotography.com). His wedding, commercial, lifestyle and portraiture, have been featured in numerous magazines, books, newspapers and ads. Brackett is one of those fortunate people whose successful career is built around what he genuinely loves to do.

THANK YOU TO THIS MONTH’S CONTRIBUTING WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHERS & VIDEOGRAPHERS.



Gone but notforgotten

Friends, family honor life of Jim Ferguson with ceremonial tee shot

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AFTER PLAYING A ROUND OF GOLF AT LONG COVE CLUB, TONY KULL

WOULD OFTEN SWING BY “THE CLUBHOUSE” TO G� B A DRINK, WATCH GOLF AND SOCIALIZE WITH FRIENDS.

He didn’t go to the o� cial clubhouse on 44 Long Cove Drive, though. He went to Jim Ferguson’s house, located just o� the 14th fairway.

“We would open a few bo� les of wine, have a few beers and watch golf,” Kull said. “Jim called it the clubhouse because everybody was there. He would always joke that sooner or later he was going to start charging us dues.”

When Kull says “us” he means nearly everybody that passed Ferguson’s home on Combahee Road. Long Cove’s uno� cial club-house had an open door policy.

“He had a refrigerator on his patio,” Ed Brown said. “As golfers went by, they were always welcome to stop and get a bo� le of water, a beer or whatever. His home was always open to his friends.”

More than 80 friends and family members gathered at “the clubhouse” on May 2 to honor

Ferguson, who died unexpectedly on April 27 at the age of 59.

� e tearful tribute started with a lone bagpiper marching down the 14th fairway and ended with golfers in a� endance hi� ing a ceremonial tee shot into nearby Broad Creek.

� e event was organized by Brown and Charlie Hall.

“Jim was a very competitive golfer and had a really good amateur career,” Hall said. “We felt like we needed a golf tribute and we had the venue to do it, with Jim living right here on 14. � ey did the same thing for Payne Stewart (who died in 1999).”

Ferguson established himself as one of the bet-ter golfers on the island, winning the Hilton Head Island Amateur championship twice along with several other tournaments. A highlight of his golf career came in 2010, when he competed in the USGA’s U.S. Senior Open. O� the course he was a popular Hilton Head Island real estate executive.

Ferguson is survived by his 13-year-old daugh-ter Megan and adult sons Tim and Ben. Following the ceremonial golf shot, many participants o� ered Ferguson’s children their condolences.

“I can’t believe the amount of people that

came out here at 8 in the morning,” Ben Ferguson said. “� is community continues to amaze me. Everybody rallies around and helps each other. I feel blessed just to be part of a community like this.”

Ferguson died following the � rst round of the Hilton Head Island Amateur Golf Association’s Senior Championship at Old� eld Golf Club. Playing partner Je� Wong said Ferguson was his normal lovable self and showed no warning signs during play.

A� er the round, he got in his car and headed for home but did not make it out of the planta-tion. Brown compared it to losing a member of his family.

“Two simple words: Total shock,” Brown said. “It’s just a tremendous void. He was a great, great friend and was just a wonderful, caring person.”

Brown and many of Ferguson’s friends used the tribute to share their favorite stories of “the clubhouse” and the big man with the equally big heart and personality.

“� ere was no stone le� unturned,” Brown said. “He worked hard, he played hard. � e man got more out of a day than anybody I’ve ever met in my life. He will be missed.” M

FERGUSON | golf

BY LANCE HANLIN | PHOTOS BY W PHOTOGRAPHY

To make a donation in his honor, write Jim Ferguson in the reference line of the check and mail it to:

Hilton Head Boys & Girls ClubAttn. Kim LikinsP.O. Box 22267Hilton Head Island, SC 29925

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As I interview my students before a pu�ing lesson, I ask about pa�erns they see in their pu�ing. �e most common responses are inconsistency and unpredictability. One day they pu� well, the next they don’t.

I also ask what the most impor-tant distance in golf is. �e most common answers are the 5-foot pu� or the drive. Both of those answers are incorrect.

�e most important distance in golf is the distance between the ears.

Brad Faxon, my college team-mate, statistically ranks among the top pu�ers of all time. His pu�ing prowess has led to 21 profes-sional wins, including the 2013 Liberty Mutual Legends of Golf in Savannah.

In one of our conversations, he reinforced my teaching method by saying, “I’m not a guy who has a method; I’m more about the complete picture. �ere are certain things I like to see in a player’s stroke.”

�at “complete picture” includes what the player is thinking as they pu�. Many players have a conversa-tion with themselves. Others go down a checklist. Both methods distract the player from blending the conscious and the subconscious.

Yes, we need to have our fun-da-mentals in order. �ese fun-da-mentals are grip, stance, posture, alignment, the feel of the swing and thoughts.

�ere are hundreds of books and DVDs that promote many di�erent pu�ing methods. I like to help my student combine their thoughts into a physically �uid and free-from-thought pu�ing stroke. It is so satis-fying to watch the yips disappear and their smile and con�dence return.

As their pu�ing improves, the drives become longer and straighter because of the infusion of optimism. Ben Crenshaw and Tom Kite were students of the great instructor Harvey Penick.

Mr. Penick told them to eat din-ner with good pu�ers. M

golf | TIPS

See the line when putting

BY DOUG WEAVER | PHOTO BY ROB TIPTON

GOLF IS A GAME OF OPPOSITES. IT SEEMS THE HARDER YOU TRY, THE WORSE YOU DO. THAT’S WHAT MAKES GOLF SUCH A

DIFFICULT THING TO LEARN OR BE GOOD AT. THE BALL IS STILL, WHICH ALSO MAKES THINGS TOUGH. IT SITS AND WAITS ON YOU.

Doug Weaver is Director of Golf Instruction for Palme�o Dunes Resort. He is a former PGA Tour player and was named Hilton Head PGA Teacher of the Year in 2012. He can be reached at 843-338-9598 or dweaver@palme�odunes.com

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A LINE IN THE GREENHere is a technique that you use every day in other areas of your life.

• It starts with the old saying, “A picture is worth a 1,000 words.” We fi rst want to create a picture of the desired result, like the ball rolling into the hole.

• After reading the putt, imagine a white line from the ball to the hole on the intended path. This line is what your total being responds to. This line is similar to the keys on a piano or keyboard. You want your feet, knees, shoulders and eyes square to it.

• As you react to seeing the ball roll down the line into the hole, your thousand words of thoughts are now being processed on a subconscious level. This allows you to feel the stroke and ball rolling in during your practice stroke, allowing you to make any necessary adjustments.

• Then you move to the ball, and with minimal conscious thought, square your body to the line. You are now free to step into the live picture of the ball rolling down the line and dropping into the hole.

If this mental technique does not work consistently for you, it may be due to your unique characteristics.

In my case, I putt best with a cross-handed grip. I did not know why I did it best this way, therefore, I was indecisive and inconsistent. In 1989, I played with Tom Kite, also a cross-handed putter. I asked him why he did it, and he enthusiastically explained why and tested me for eye dominance.

Kite’s test showed I am right-eye dominant. He showed me how it infl uenced my fun-da-mentals. My confi dence and consistency immediately improved.

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THE BEAUFORT NATIVE STANDS 6-FOOT-7. HE WEIGHS

266 POUNDS. HIS TOTAL WINGSPAN IS 87 INCHES AND HIS VERTICAL JUMP IS 35 INCHES. HE CAN RUN 40 YARDS IN 4.72 SECONDS.

Sportswriters have a term for this type of rare athlete – they call them freaks. In fact, CBS Sports ranked Taylor No. 2 on its “Freak List: � e 10 craziest athletes in college foot-ball” last year.

When the Detroit Lions saw Taylor was still available, they selected him with the 132nd pick of the 2013 NFL Dra� .

Heading into the professional phase of his illustrious football career, Taylor took a few moments to speak with Hilton Head Monthly about the dra� , his appetite and his love of the Lowcountry.

HHM: So you were dra� ed in the fourth round by the Detroit Lions. How does it feel?

DT: Just ge� ing dra� ed is a dream come true. You can’t determine what team is going to take you or what round you’re going to go, but just ge� ing dra� ed is a privilege.

HHM: How did you � nd out you were selected?

DT: I had just go� en out of the shower. Me and my best friend were ge� ing ready to leave to go eat with one of our other friends. � e dra� was on TV and San Francisco had just taken Marcus (La� imore) when I got the call from Detroit.

HHM: What friend were you watching it with?

DT: Stanley Davis. We pre� y much grew up together, like since the sixth grade. He just happened to be in town that weekend.

HHM: I remember him. � at’s

“Scoop” right? Wasn’t he a track star when you guys were at Beaufort High?

DT: Yeah. He won state in the shot put when I won the triple jump that year (2008).

HHM: Being dra� ed by an NFL team is quite an accomplishment. Around 1 percent of all college foot-ball players experience that. Still, was it hard to watch 132 players selected before you?

DT: Not really. I didn’t have a clue where I was going to go or who was going to dra� me. I was just kind of si� ing around waiting.

HHM: Do you feel you are a good � t for the Lions?

DT: I think I can help out with their scheme. � ey’ve got two good tackles on the inside (Ndamukong Suh and Ogemdi Nwagbuo) and they needed a couple more people to come o� the edge. � at’s one of the

things that I do best. HHM: Detroit is 900 miles from

Beaufort. Have you been there before?

DT: No. � e furthest north I’ve been is Ohio.

HHM: What do you know about the city and the team?

DT: I know it’s the Motor City and a lot of cars are produced there (laughs).

HHM: Did you have any idea the Lions were interested in you?

DT: I met with them and several other teams at the all-star game. � ey didn’t show any more inter-est than the other � ve teams I met with (Sea� le, Tampa Bay, Denver, Washington and Oakland).

HHM: You had a solid career at South Carolina. Do you have a favorite game or moment from your time there?

DT: I would have to say back in the

sports | NFL DRAFT

In like a LionBY LANCE HANLIN DEVIN TAYLOR IS A PHYSICAL MARVEL.DEVIN TAYLOR IS A PHYSICAL MARVEL.

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2010 season when we played Florida to go to the SEC Championship game. It was the �rst time (South Carolina) won in �e Swamp.

HHM: You had several o�ers com-ing out of high school. You picked South Carolina over Virginia Tech, Wake Forest, Duke and NC State. Do you feel playing against SEC competition helped prepare you for the NFL?

DT: You see more SEC players in the NFL than other conferences, so yeah. When you play in the SEC, you play a high level of competition. It helped me as a player as far as get-ting ready to go to the next level.

HHM: �e SEC dominated this year’s dra�, se�ing a record with 63 picks. �e old record was 55 by the Pac-10 in 1983. In your opinion, what makes SEC players so a�ractive to professional teams?

DT: �ey know we have to play at a high level every week. If you stand out on that high level, they take notice more than if you were stand-ing out against lesser competition.

HHM: To prepare for the dra� I understand you worked with Bruce Smith (the NFL’s all-time sacks leader). What was that like?

DT: I worked with him right before my all-star game. Even though he has been out of the game for several years, he still was able to pick up on li�le things here and there that I could do to make myself be�er.

HHM: How did that even come about?

DT: �e person I was training with knew Bruce because he was also training his son, who is a freshman at Virginia Tech. �ey were talking about me one day and (Smith) want-ed to see �lm on me. He decided he wanted to help improve my game.

HHM: When you le� Beaufort High you were listed at 215 pounds. You are now listed at 266 pounds. How much of that weight gain is muscle?

DT: All of it. HHM: How much time per day

do you spend training?DT: Probably about 2 or 2 ½

hours. HHM: Your metabolism has to

be o� the charts. Could you go to a pizza place and knock out a large pie by yourself?

DT: Yeah, I could do that. I could do that just for lunch.

HHM: Your dad (Larry Taylor) has run the popular LT’s restaurant on Lady’s Island for years. You used to work there in the summers, cook-ing and cleaning. Will you still do that in the o�-season?

DT: Probably not (laughs). HHM: You graduated in

December with a degree in integrat-ed information technology. What made you pursue that degree?

DT: I like computers and I origi-nally wanted to be a computer engi-neer. I ended up switching to inte-grated information technology and it worked out pre�y well. �ere are several job opportunities available for me a�er I’m done with football.

HHM: You graduated from the same high school class as Candace Glover of American Idol fame. Do you know her well?

DT: We went to school together since like middle school and had a lot of classes together. We know each other.

HHM: We all know about Devin Taylor the football player. What do you like to do o� the �eld?

DT: Fishing and hanging out with di�erent teammates and friends. I like being outdoors, going camping and stu� like that.

HHM: Even though you’re going to a big city, will small-town Beaufort stay with you?

DT: De�nitely. I grew up in Beaufort. �ere is no way I could forget about the place that grew me into the person I am today. It will always be my hometown. M

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your neighbors | SOCIAL SPOTLIGHT

DABO SWINNEY SPEAKSp Clemson football coach Dabo Swinney speaks to the crowd during his Power of Faith seminar May 4 at Hilton Head Island High School. The event was hosted by The Church of the Cross. The photo was taken by John Parker.

RIB BURNOFFt The 17th annual Rib Burnoff and Barbecue Fest took place May 18 at the Coastal Discovery Museum at Honey Horn. First place in the judged barbecue competition went to Sea Eagle Market. Gourmet Warehouse was second followed by Bullies BBQ and the Smokehouse In the judged ribs contest, Coastal Carolina Catering took first place followed by Choo Choo Barbecue Express, One Hot Mama’s and Sea Eagle Market.

p (L to R) Michelle and Kevin Curry with Jackie and Jim Dout enjoy the festivities.

q Hospice Executive Director Jenny Brassington joins Vickie Garrett and Steven Ross for a glass of champagne on the yacht Some Day.

YACHT HOP OF HILTON HEAD ISLANDThe 9th annual Yacht Hop of Hilton Head Island drew an impressive crowd on May 5 at Harbour Town Basin in Sea Pines Resort. Guests were invited to step aboard stunning yachts and were treat-ed to wine and hors d’oeuvres prepared by some of the area’s top chefs. All proceeds benefit patient care programs at Hospice Care of the Lowcountry.

t Bluffton High School JROTC pre-sented the colors to kick off the event.

q Lunonia Colella serves up fare from Michael Anthony’s.

PHOTOS BY ARNO DIMMLING

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All photos courtesy those pictured unless otherwise noted.

GRAND FINALE The Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra hosted its fi nal show of the season on May 6 at the First Presbyterian Church.

Principal conductor John Morris Russell leads the orchestra in its fi nal program of the masterworks series, “New Beginnings.”

Kendall Gonzales, 6, and Kearston Gonzales, 8, delighted the crowd before the orchestra perfor-mance.

PHOTOS BY PHOENIX FEATHER PHOTOGRAPHY

ALL THAT JAZZ The Junior Jazz Foundation has an additional $6,200 for scholarships, music camps and instruments as a result of the outdoor evening concert at Palmetto Bluff, which drew an audience of more than 1,000 area residents and visitors. It was the fourth Jazz Concert on the Green at Palmetto Bluff in conjunc-tion with Hilton Head Island’s renowned Jazz Corner.

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PROPERTY PERSPECTIVES / ROBERT [email protected]

There are many factors that local leaders must take into account when evaluating important issues

that a�ect the Hilton Head Island com-munity. �e original planners of our island did an amazing job protecting the environ-ment. �ere have been numerous schools, roadways and shopping centers built to improve the quality of life here. For a popu-lation like ours, the amount and quality of arts and cultural o�erings is truly outstand-ing. �ere is world class recreation, health care, a university and a technical college. Tourists return year a�er year and spend their valuable vacation time here. Some people work their whole lives with the goal of buying property and retiring here.

An investment in property on Hilton Head is big decision and is likely to be one of the largest and most important invest-ments an individual will make in their lifetime. Homeowners are counting on the asset appreciation in their homes and vil-las for future monetary bene�ts. Growing owner equity in property is one of the keys to �nancial independence. Because of this, property values are one of the most impor-tant community and personal economic factors there is.

�e Beaufort County Assessors’ O�ce estimates that the market value for property that is taxed will fall from $47 billion as of Dec. 31, 2007 to $34 billion as of Dec. 31, 2012. �at’s a 27 percent decrease in value on property taxes that are generated by many di�erent components of which real estate makes up 93 percent of the tax revenue. �e potential $13 billion decrease

in taxable property value is an estimated de�cit that public o�cials are proactively and diligently trying to solve. �e money generated by property tax goes toward important county and town operations and funds the public school system. Certainly a large part of the decline in property values has been out of county control and related to the recent national recession that began in 2008.

But as with many economic situations, the market for real estate is largely based on local supply and demand. Since there is very li�le activity on development, the sup-ply side of the real estate equation on the island, leaders should focus on stimulating the demand for real estate and eliminating those issues that prohibit the demand for real estate.

Property values are a core component of our personal and regional success and eco-nomic well being. When our town leaders, councilpersons, chambers, regime boards and community leaders decide on the future, there is one question that should be asked that is of paramount importance, “How does the issue we are facing posi-tively a�ect property values?” M

Robert Stenhammer has been a resort executive for more than 15 years and holds an MBA in Hospitality and Tourism. He is the President of Hilton Head Accommodations, serves on the Board of Directors for the Hilton Head Island/Blu�on Chamber of Commerce and is Chairman of the Accommodation Tax Commi�ee for the Town of Hilton Head Island. He can be reached at 843-247-2404 or [email protected]

Island leaders should focus on stimulating the demand for real estate and eliminating issues that prohibit it.

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Hilton Head Planation – 5 Oyster Shell LaneBeautiful 4 bedroom home, sound just a few houses away and perfect for entertaining. Top of the line appliances, gas stove, custom cabinets, ornate wood working and built-in throughout the entire home. 2nd kitchen in mother in law suite; separate entrance from main house, Carolina Room, Gourmet Kitchen and heated pool! Master bedroom closet with walk in shower and a large Jacuzzi tub. Offered for sale at $599,000.

3 Whitehall Court – Long Cove PlantationUnbelievable home that was the winner of the HH Area Home Builders 2006 Lighthouse award and then the sellers made it EVEN BETTER! Completely renovated with nothing but the top of the line upgrades including: beautiful hardwood fl ooring, custom cabinetry w/granite counters, Wolf/Decor & Subzero appliances, double ovens/duel dishwashers, the list goes on and on. Gorgeous lagoon views from your home or from your heated pool w/fenced yard. This has such a wonderful layout, views and open everywhere. Game room, den, offi ce and GREAT bedroom separation too! Offered for sale at $899,000.

44 Governors Lane – Sea Pines PlantationWonderful well cared for home overlooking the 13th Green of the Sea Pines Country Club. Plenty of natural light throughout with large vaulted ceilings and an ideal fl oor complete with an open kitchen to living area. This home even has a den/sitting area, perfect for a home offi ce. Located on Governors Lane with its stunning live oak lined street, this is one home you will want to see. Large rooms, tons of closet space, a 2 car garage and plenty of upgrades. This is priced to move at $519,000.

THE CRESCENT17 Reston PlaceNow is your chance to purchase your dream lot in the Heritage Bay section of The Crescent. Located on a private cul de sac with stunning views of the Arnold Palmer Golf Course, this is a very large full size lot. The Crescent is a gated community with pool, tennis, fi tness center, club house, and a Championship Golf Course, located just off Island. Homes in here sell very quickly and lots are limited, so don’t wait! At $69,000 this is opportunity knocking…..hear it?

HILTON HEAD PLANTATION50 Old Fort DriveWhere can you get a golf green and lagoon view lot in Hilton Head Plantation at less than $200,000! Located near the Country Club with stunning golf green and lagoon views, this is your chance to buy when prices are low.

17 Oyster Reef DriveFantastic opportunity to purchase a full size lot in the Oyster Reef Section of Hilton Head Plantation. Land is scarce and full sized lots in a Plantation are a commodity. Superb golf views offered for $299,000.

After 42 years in one home in the northeast you certainly had your work cut out for yourself. However you listened to what I wanted, you did your due diligence and almost effortlessly showed me many homes in both my price point and dream list. You even treated me like family by helping me do some measurements in my soon to be new home. In the end I don’t think I could have done it without you and all of your real estate expertise, kindness and devotion to fi nding me my wonderful and perfect new home.

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THIS BRICK AND CEDAR HOME fea-tures 3 bedrooms and 2 baths that have just been newly painted. Other features of this home include fi replace, living room with tray ceiling and fan, eating area off of kitchen, screened porch, large fenced in back yard and oversized driveway. This home is located in the Verdier View neighborhood which has no restrictions. $125,000

NEED SPACE TO SPREAD OUT? 5 BR home w/ formal LR & DR, country eat-in kitch-en/family room combo, PLUS an offi ce with a wall of built-ins, PLUS a 2nd fl oor sitting/TV room PLUS bonus room PLUS 4 full, 2 half baths, utility room, garage. Wood fl oors, high smooth ceilings, fi replace. You also get a cov-ered front porch, rear decks & private swim-ming pool. $698,500

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A GREAT VALUE ON A GREAT STREET! 21 Misty Morning in Hilton Head Plantation has a Great View over a savanna to the 7th and 9th holes of Bear Creek Golf Club and will be a joy to call home. 4 Bedroom or 3 and a Bonus Room, 3.5 BA, formal LR & DR, updated Kitchen, Fam. Room plus winterized heated and cooled Screened Porch and oversized Garage. High ceilings, wood fl oors, con-venient location and more. $545,000

21 MISTY MORNING 5 HUMMINGBIRD COURT

SUPER DUPER! Long southern lagoon view from the patio or Carolina Room of this Rook-ery home. Located in Hilton Head Plantation and near everything- only a mile from the entrance. Also, the Rookery has its own neighborhood pool and activities . 5 Hummingbird Court is a 3BR, 2.5BA formal LR and DR, updated Eat-In Kitch-en/Family Room, and Carolina Room. There are wood fl oors, high ceilings, and cypress wall and ceilings, mature natural landscaping. $405,000

VIEWS VIEWS VIEWS of the Port Royal Sound all the way to the Atlantic Ocean from this Hilton Head Plantation home. Enjoy walks along the bluff, sitting in your pool, watching the birds and Shrimp-ers fi sh in the Sound. Fantastic sun and moon rises out of the Atlantic. 4 BR or 3 BR + Bonus Room, Offi ce, Loft, and Den. 1st Floor Master, open Kitchen, Great Room, private pool. 2 car Garage, masonry fi replace, heart pine fl oors, solid doors, high and smooth ceilings and Views Views Views. $1,294,500

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66 ROOKERY WAY

MAJESTIC LOWCOUNTRY SUNSETS from this Rookery neighborhood home with its neighborhood pool and activities. Close to main en-trance, shopping, restaurants, the beach and all Hilton Head Island has to offer. A short distance to Spring Lake Recreation area and the Dolphin Head Beach park. 3 BR, 2.5 BA, LR & DR plus updated with granite Kitchen and Family Room. Oversized activity Room and Garage plus Screened Porch. Master bedroom has a snore room or offi ce attached. $498,500

54 ROOKERY WAY

TRANQUIL LAGOON with a foot bridge in the distance. Enjoy the egret and heron fi shing in the lagoon. Located in one of Hilton Head Planta-tion’s best neighborhoods - the Rookery - with its community pool and neighborhood activities. Close to all Hilton Head Island has to offer - the beach, shopping, schools, dining and the bike trails. This 3 BR, 2.5 BA home is a one owner jewel. Formal LR/DR, eat in Kitchen, winterized screened porch, 2 car garage, fi replace and oversized rooms. $398,500

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NESTLED ON AN OVERSIZED COR-NER HOMESITE, 9 Purple Martin has a very good curb appeal and privacy. The corner lot gives a wide lagoon view. 3 BR, 3 BA, Living Room, Dining Room, two sitting areas and an updated eat-in Kitchen. Two of the three bedrooms are oversized. The detached garage has a work bench and a window A/C unit. Mature landscaping and savannah grey brick accents. $355,000

WATER & MARSH VIEWS. Port Royal Sound, Skull Creek over the marsh of Elliott Creek. The homesite is covered with moss draped hardwoods and Palmettos. Split level fl oor plan with most every room having water views. Wood fl oors, smooth ceilings with updated kitchen, dining room and sitting room. Master Suite with wrap around windows, ceiling speakers and a suite bath, boutique shop like walk in closet & dressing area. Access to Dolphin Head. $695,000

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ONE OF THE BEST values in Moss Creek! Golfer? Moss Creek has a great deal & 2 fantastic courses. Boater? Protected deep water docks off the intracoastal waterway. Fitness fan? New health club & inviting pool complex. Renovated in 2008-2010, this 3 BR, 3 BA home overlooks 3 fairways and features newer roof & stucco. Updated baths & kitchen, granite and S/S appliances, wood fl oors and high ceilings, and sunroom off Master. $439,900

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DREAM of living in a tree house? Thanks to designer Kermit Huggins, 7 Ladson Court in Hilton Head Plantation will fulfi ll your dreams. 3rd fl oor crows nest and sundeck plus an outstanding view of moss draped hardwoods, palmettos, and the Marsh and Intracoastal Waterway. 3 BR, LR, DR, Kit/Fam Rm, 2nd fl oor library and offi ce plus much more. Check out 7 Ladson Court – you will be glad you did! $835,000

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LOWCOUNTRY HOMESITES

HILTON HEAD PLANTATION18 CHINA COCKLE LANE

2ND ROW SOUND $259,000

HAMPTON HALL17 MARCHMONT AVE.

REDUCED $52,5009 NORMANDY CIRCLE

REDUCED $60,000280 FARNSLEIGH AVE

$179,000

INDIGO RUN16 PRIMROSE LANE

GOLF, LAGOON VIEWREDUCED $178,000

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THIS BRICK AND CEDAR HOME fea-tures 3 bedrooms and 2 baths that have just been newly painted. Other features of this home include fi replace, living room with tray ceiling and fan, eating area off of kitchen, screened porch, large fenced in back yard and oversized driveway. This home is located in the Verdier View neighborhood which has no restrictions. $125,000

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ENJOY all that Moss Creek has to offer - two championship golf courses, outstanding club-house, boat storage, docks just off the ICW, brand new health club and pool center, dog walk park and more. 3 BR, 2.5 BA home with panoramic golf fairway and greens views. Formal LR, DR, fi replace, high ceilings, updated kitchen w/ granite tops open to the family room. New painted interior. Side entry 2 car garage. $398,900

33 ROSE DHU CREEK

TOM HUMPRIES HOME 3 BR 2.5 BA with space for an offi ce. Formal dining room. Eat-in Kitch-en opens to great room w/ fi replace, custom built-in cabinetry and two story high ceilings. Pine fl oors throughout. Master has large bath with whirlpool, walk in shower, and tile fl oors. Wrought iron staircase. Open space and pool area across from the front of the home. Two new HVAC systems .Two stall horse barn 24 x 24 with additional 8 x 24 foot overhangs on two sides for tacking and washing. $539,000

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LARGE 2 STORY HOME overlooking the lagoon in Edgefi eld. This home features a foyer entrance, large Great Room off the Kitchen, 4 Bedrooms upstairs and a screened in Porch. Edgefi eld is located off of the Buckwalter Park-way and is located near the schools and shop-ping. $165,000

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OPPORTUNITY TO BUILD your dream home in the exclusive Seabrook Landing neigh-borhood of Hilton Head Plantation. This marsh front homesite will allow for views to the 13th fairway of the Country Club of Hilton Head and across the marsh to the sunsets over Skull Creek. In addition, residents of Seabrook Land-ing can enjoy all the benefi ts of living in Hilton Head Plantation.$425,000

15 SEABROOK LANDING DR.9 PURPLE MARTIN

NESTLED ON AN OVERSIZED COR-NER HOMESITE, 9 Purple Martin has a very good curb appeal and privacy. The corner lot gives a wide lagoon view. 3 BR, 3 BA, Living Room, Dining Room, two sitting areas and an updated eat-in Kitchen. Two of the three bedrooms are oversized. The detached garage has a work bench and a window A/C unit. Mature landscaping and savannah grey brick accents. $355,000

K-18 SUMMER HOUSE

SUMMER HOUSE - Gated condo complex on HHI near everything. Fantastic community cen-ter with outdoor fi replace and TV, cookout cabana,exercise room, large pool and hot tub. Unit K-18 is an end ground fl oor villa with a screened porch, wood and tile fl oors, Zodiac type counters, newer hot wa-ter heater and HVAC unit. Private location, within walking distance to the pool complex. Also includes a garage #G144. $138,500 SHORT SALE

TREE LINED SIDEWALKS where you can sit on your front and greet your neighbors. Located near Hilton Head Island schools, shopping and only a short bike ride down the new paths to the Beach. This 4 BR, 3.5 BA Charleston style home has a 2 car garage. Totally upgraded with wood fl oors, smooth ceilings, new S/S appliances, paint in and out, new multi HVAC systems. This gated community has pool, playground & boat/rv storage. $328,900

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LOCATED ON THE INTRACOASTAL WATERWAY in Hilton Head Plantation. Easy ac-cess to the Port Royal Sound and the ocean. A front row seat for 4th of July Fireworks and breathtak-ing sunsets over the waterway and Pinckney Island Wildlife Refuge. Includes water and electric.

144 Village of Skull Creek

Dock up to 36’ boat $24,500

155 Village of Skull Creek

Dock up to 37’ boat $21,900

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ELEGANT GOLF CLUB HOME overlooking the 10th Fwy. Private cul-de-sac. Over 4000SF. Professionally decorated 5 BR, 5.5 BA home. Screened Porch, Free Form Pool/Hot Tub. Elegant LR and DR. Chef’s Kitchen/Family Room. Large Master Suite. Bonus Room. 2nd Floor Balcony overlooking the Pool and Golf Course. $869,000

INDIGO RUN

BEAUTIFULLY SPACIOUS OCEANSIDE VILLA in the Leamington section. Spacious like-new 3 BR, 3 BA (2 Master Suites) + a fabulous wrap-around Screened Porch. Covered Parking. Beautiful Pool with jacuzzi. Great rentals. $739,000

PALMETTO DUNES

BEAUTIFUL OCEANSIDE COTTAGE on the beach path. Updates make this home move-in ready for a permanent residence or second home. 3 Bedrooms, 2.5 Baths, hardwood floors throughout. Start the new year off right with this beach home! $549,000

PORT ROYAL PLANTATION

FABULOUS BRAND NEW TOWN HOMES across the street from the Country Club of Hilton Head and within walk-ing distance to the Old Fort Pub and Skull Creek Marina.3 BR’s and 3.5 BA’s. Top of the line appointments, private elevator + 2 car garage. Prices starting at $499,000.

HILTON HEAD PLANTATION

INCREDIBLE LAKE + GOLF VIEW HOME. This property has been deeded down to the water’s edge. 4 BR’s or 3 BR’s + Bonus Room + 3.5 BA’s. Beautiful hardwood floors. Kitchen w/Hickory cabinets. Screened Porch. 2 Car Garage + Golf Cart Garage. $395,000

PALMETTO HALL

QUALITY CHRIS CONSTRUCTION HOME on a private cul-de-sac with a long lagoon view in The Golf Club. Spacious 5 BR, 5.5 BA home with every imaginable upgrade. Elegant LR & DR. Chef’s Kitchen + Family Room. Large Master Suite + Study. $849,000

INDIGO RUN

SPACIOUS CUSTOM DESIGNED townhome w/a wrap-around veranda. Builder allowed seller to customize this town home like no other in the community. 3 BR’s, 4 Full BA’s + a cozy Den. Chef’s Kitchen w/top of the line appliances. Granite counter tops. Private elevator + 2 Car Garage. $579,000


PANORAMIC OCEANFRONT, 2nd floor, 2 BR, 2 BA Villa. Sea Cloisters is the jewel of Hilton Head Oceanfront Villas. Great rental or 2nd home. Beautiful Oceanfront Pool, security gate + on-site rental company. This villa has never been rented. $525,000

FOLLY FIELD

BEAUTIFUL COTTAGE STYLE on a large 7/10th of an acre, walking distance to the beach. Large Great Rm w/Heart of Pine floor. Large skylight w/4 ceiling fans. Kitchen opens to Breakfast Rm + light-filled Carolina Rm. 2 Gas Fireplaces. 2 car Garage. Split Bedroom plan. Beach home or primary home. $439,000

PORT ROYAL PLANTATION

MODEL PERFECT AVALON VILLA overlooking a lagoon and fountain. Beautiful paver patio with beautiful landscaping. 3 BR’s and 3 BA’s. 2 car garage. Great Room that shows like a model. Updated Kitchen appliances with gas range. Loads of extras. $340,000

AVALON

STATELY BRICK HOME overlooking a Screened Lanai Swimming Pool and the 2nd Green of the Golden Bear Golf Course. Formal LR & DR. Kitchen overlooking spacious Family Room. 4 BR’s and 3 Full BA’s + 2 Half BA’s. Office + 3 Car Garage. $799,000

INDIGO RUN

SPACIOUS CAMBRIDGE BUILT CUSTOM HOME over-looking the Bear Creek Golf Course. Volume ceilings in this 4 BR, 3.5 BA home. LR and DR. Very open Kitchen-Breakfast-Family Room. Large upstairs Bonus Room/Entertainment Room + Study. Great Value. $559,000


BEAUTIFUL MCNAIR BUILT HOME with a long lagoon view and a spacious seasonal Lanai. Beautiful LR & DR w/crown/dental moldings. Kitchen w/upgraded appliances + ceiling fan. 3 BR’s and 3 Full BA’s w/loads of upgrades. Elegant MBR. $514,500


ESTATE SALE! Traditional Home overlooking the Lagoon and 13th Fwy of the Nicklaus Course. Custom home built by Johnson and Dulaney. Designer decorated LR & DR. Kitchen opening to Family/Breakfast Room. Master Suite, paneled Study + 3 Car Garage. $429,900

COLLETON RIVER

GREAT FIRST FLOOR Fiddlers Cove Villa. Updated Kitchen with granite countertops. Great location, walk to the Beach. Fully furnished. Used mainly as a second home.Great community ten-nis, pool and security. $145,000

FOLLY FIELD

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70 FULL SWEEP – Wonderfully renovated lakefront/near ocean residence. Wrap around water views of 15 acre spring fed lake. Open floor plan with loads of natural light. Big, open kitchen with granite & stainless steel. Over $145,000 in renovations plus fabulous heated pool & multi-level decking. Fish & canoe in your backyard, and walk or bike to the beach. A must see home! $769,000

PALMETTO DUNES

18 OGLETHORPE LANE – Wonderfully private 4 BR/5 BA plus downstairs private den. Huge, open floor plan, perfect for spreading out & entertaining. Super high vaulted ceilings with loads of windows & natural light, open granite kitchen & hard-wood floors throughout. Huge rocking chair porch for total relaxation. Circular driveway, 2 car garage & loads of storage. All on quiet, private cul-de-sac. Take your golf cart or walk to clubhouse, golf course, & Junior Olympic size pool. $479,000

PALMETTO HALL

8 DINGHY – The best valued 7 BR oceanfront home in Palmetto Dunes! Brand new 30’ oceanfront pool & sundeck & beautiful new kitchen. Extensive rear decking & open air covered porch. Soaring ceilings offer fabulous unobstructed views of the ocean from the living room, dining room, eat-in kitchen & most bedrooms. A perfect beach home for your family & friends. 1 year Home Owners Warranty included. Aggressively priced for quick sale. $2,750,000

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2 SLACK TIDE – Waterfront Opportunity! Wonderfully maintained 3 BR, 3 BA plus large den (4th bedroom), with 175’ of waterfront on Palmetto Dunes’ 11 mile lagoon. Big open floor plan, all on one level with loads of windows & skylights. Large eat-in kitchen, 2 brick fireplaces, huge master suite opening onto 65’ deck overlooking the lagoon. All situ-ated on an amazing corner lot & just a short bike ride to the beach. $549,000

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8 RUDDY TURNSTONE – 4 bedroom 4 bath Oceanside Sea Pines rental home located on the beach walkway with private pool and screened porch. FURN. $975,000

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Selling Island-wide for Over 29 Years with Over $225 Million Sold!

166 FAIRWOOD VILLA – A 2 bd/2ba + enclosed sun room which has been totally upgraded and is only steps to

the beach. $299,000

29 SANDFIDDLER – One of the largest residential building sites available in Sea Pines and located within the private Club Course neighborhood. Build the home of your dreams on the quiet cul-de-

sac. Legal address: 15 Club Course/Marshview. $249,000

63 BAYNARD COVE – Spectacular sunsets over the marshes out to Calibogue Sound from this private estate. Own approx. 1 acre of privacy in Sea Pines; 4 bedroom home with new, top of the line kitchen, heated pool, 3 fireplaces, and 3 car garage. One of a kind! $2,200,000

Betty Hemphill (c) 843-384-2919

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Selling Island-wide for Over 24 Years with Over $224 Million Sold!

7 BLACK DUCK - OCEANFRONT SEA PINES PLANTATION – Oceanfront 6 br/6 1/2 ba estate on large .4 acre lot, circular drive with 3 car garages, exceptionally well built with pier and beam construction, private oceanside pool. Elevated main level with all major rooms very spacious and open to deck oceanside. Stable section of beach in walking/biking distance to South Beach. $3,950,000

13 MARSH DRIVE – Spectacular views 17th green Harbour Town links, Calibogue Sound, intercoastal and sunsets from this

custom designed 6 br/6 1/2 ba estate in prestigous Baynard Oaks area of Sea Pines. $3,379,000

HARBOUR TOWN – Remodeled 3 br/3 ba townhome in the heart of Harbour Town with vaulted ceilings, wood floors, granite counters. Peak views of Calibogue sound. Large back deck.

Fee simple – no condo fees. $549,000 Furn.

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[email protected] Island-wide for Over 29 Years

with Over $245 Million Sold!

37 N. CALIBOGUE CAY – Fabulous 5 BR PLUS office, 6 BA home with private dock on deep water side of CC. Hardwood floors on all first

floor. Smooth tray ceilings, crown moldings, gourmet kitchen, beautifully landscaped, one area with wrought iron gates. $2,350,000

3357 LAKE FOREST VILLA – Charming 3/3 townhome, super lake view across to SP Forest Preserve. Ideal for bird watching. Lots of privacy. 1-CAR GARAGE. Developer’s model because of unique setting on lake. Great primary or 2nd home. $ 365,000 Furn.

55 HERITAGE ROAD - SEA PINES - This house sits on 2 spectacular Golf/Lagoon lots on famous Harbour Town Golf Links which can be

subdivided. Either remodel or tear down home and buildtwo homes. Price of $990,000 is for both lots.

INCREDIBLE

OPPORTUNITY

36 WICKLOW DRIVE - WEXFORD – This high quality 4/5.5 home has too many features to list. Some include a 2-story foyer, Santos Mahagony wood floors, heated lagoon-like pool, 3-car garage. Built in 2006 by

Randy Jeffcoat, designed by Tom Hiatt, it is a MUST SEE! $1,195,000

NEW LISTING

INDIGO RUN – Sunny all one level 3 br/2 ba/2 ½ ba home overlooking 13th fairway of Golden Bear. Eat in kitchen/family

room. High ceilings, formal dining room, office,two car garage. $480,000

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THE PRINCE OF TIDES Oceanfront in Sea PinesBreathtaking 180° oceanfront views; 5 BR,5 BA and 2 half BA; 2

full kitchens, elevator, servant quarter and much more. $5,500,000 furnished. The lot next door can also be purchased to extend privacy.

OCEANFRONT / SOUND HOME, SEA PINESUnobstructed gorgeous views, 4 BR, 3Ba, New England style home

with totally renovated in 2011; screen porch, extra large deck, hardwood fl oors; extra large lot and community pool. Won’t last

long! Call Carol for easy appointment.

CLUB COURSE IN SEA PINESBeautiful architecturally designed 3BR,3BA home. Built in 1998 and in like new condition. Open, light and bright. high ceilings

and plenty of glass, hardwood fl oors, fi replace, 2 car garage. Rare opportunity for a newer home in Sea Pines $420,000

SEA PINES GOLF / LAGOON VISTAOne level 4 BR,3 and 1/2 BA. Highest quality workmanship. Tray

and vaulted ceilings, generous room sizes, 2 fi replaces; 2 car garage, swimming pool and screened porch. $879,000

Carol [email protected] the leading realtor with results since 1982 with over $235 million sold.

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40 KNOTTS WAY • NORTH FOREST BEACHOceanfront masterpiece and outstanding rental producer complete the package. Many recent improvements make this 6 bedroom, 7 and a half bath oceanfront house a turn key rental. Wonderful

opportunity in today’s oceanfront market. $3,200,000

17 HARROGATE DRIVE • WEXFORDSituated on famed 15th hole. 5BR, 4.5 BA, 3 car garage,oak wood

fl ooring, granite in kitchen + new marble and fi xtures in all baths. Den, plus an offi ce, artist’s studio which could be ideal exercise room.

Large deck. NEW PRICE $1,195,000

15 FAIRFAX LANE • WEXFORDWater views in this Cambridge built masterpiece. 3 car garage, large family room with fi replace, offi ce, exercise room, beautiful kitchen with high end cabinetry and appliances, walk in pantry, bar and luxurious mas-ter suite with enormous walk in closet. Includes boatslip. $1,299,000

Eric [email protected]

Island RealtySUCCESS BREEDS SUCCESS...and RESULTS!

9 GREEN WING TEAL RD • SEA PINESQuintessential beach cottage in South Beach. Situated on a oversized 2nd row homesite, this 4 bdr, 4 bath beach house has new wood fl oors, paint-

ing, large screened porch, upstairs+downstairs living areas, tasteful furnish-ings and pool. Strong rentals. Buy now or build new later. $1,595,000

16 SPANISH MOSS ROAD • SEA PINESBeautiful golf course home. Walking distance to Harbour Town and an easy bike to the beach. Large living room and dining area. Kitchen opens to the family room with beautiful fi replace. 3 BR, 3.5 BA. Half-acre lot with plenty of room for a pool. 2-car garage with extra storage room. NOW $625,000

12 OYSTER LANDING LANE • SEA PINESTownhome overlooking the lagoon and 16th fairway of the Sea Pines Club Course. Large combined living and dining areas. Large master suite with sitting area and newly-renovated bathroom plus an additional 2 BR, 2.5

BA. Elevator. 2nd fl oor den/TV area. 2-car garage plus storage. $699,000

29 LANDS END • SEA PINESOceanfront with water views and gorgeous sunsets. 4 BR, 3 BA home completely renovated and tastefully decorated. Custom crafted wood ceiling, hardwood fl oors, screened porch and large deck. On-site pool. High rental income property or dream home. $1,124,000 Furnished

44 GOLDEN HIND DRIVE • HILTON HEAD PLANTATIONOpen fl oor plan, high ceilings, updated kitchen, remodeled master bath.

Formal dining room, eat-in kitchen plus family room. 3 BR, 2.5 BA. Located next to open space. Beautiful views of a lagoon and the 6th tee

of the Country Club of Hilton Head golf course. $385,000

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“� e sky’s the limit,” said Laura Lee Rose, con-sumer horticulturist and water resources agent for the Clemson University Extension Service Agency in Beaufort County. “People are growing all kinds of vegetables and herbs in containers.”

Among the bumper crop of vegetables avail-able to local container gardeners of all skill levels are peppers, eggplant, le� uce, spinach, cucum-bers, tomatoes, okra, soybeans, sweet potatoes, collards, kale and zucchini. � e lineup of options for herbs is just as formidable: basil, rosemary, parsley, sage, thyme, oregano, cilantro, mint, dill, chives and oregano.

“Every aspect of what you need you can create in a pot,” said Carol Guedalia, resale horticulturist for the past 20 years at � e Greenery on Hilton Head Island. “Pots are a perfect opportunity for people to create a garden.”

Guedalia, a lifelong gardener, says container gardening provides a dash of practicality and aesthetics and, perhaps most importantly, a direct link with nature through your � ngertips.

“It allows your spirit to connect,” she said. “All of nature connects without other restraints.”

Connecting with nature and experiencing the ful� llment of growing your own herbs and vegetables in containers is simple, and rewarding for those with limited time, limited space, limited physical ability, limited know-how and limited patience.

“I think it’s easy,” said Chris Rosenbach, a cer-ti� ed master gardener and Hilton Head projects coordinator of the Lowcountry Master Gardener Association. “� ere’s � exibility that you don’t have with regular gardens.”

Virtually any area outside the house, apart-ment or villa is suitable for container gardening: patios, balconies, sidewalks, windowsills, window boxes, porches and doorsteps. “You can have a

small herb garden right next to your kitchen,” Rosenbach said. “You only need a limited amount of space to grow vegetables.”

� e � rst step in starting an herb and vegetable container garden, whether it’s perennials and/or annuals, is conceiving a plan — of your own design if you have a green thumb or with the expert assistance of a savvy gardener at a nursery. You’ll need to know what you want to grow, where you want to grow it, and how much space and sunlight are required.

In other words, “Pick the right plants in the right place,” Rose said, adding, “Pick the right plants for the right season.”

� e planting season with seeds for summer meals has passed, but you can plan your fall and winter seed planting as soon as summer wanes. � e herbs and vegetables you buy now at local garden centers are showing plant growth.

Pots come in all sizes, styles, textures, materi-als and colors. Just make sure they have good drainage for root care and are the right size for the plants to � ourish. Find the right location for the proper amount of sunlight, which varies from plant to plant. Proper hydration — not too much water and not too li� le — stimulates sustained plant growth. Fertilizing and food depend on the plant variety.

One advantage of container gardening over traditional bed gardening, besides portability, is overall plant health.

“Living here in the Lowcountry, we can have a healthier garden in containers,” Rosenbach said, because nature’s elements like poor soil and pest disease are more controllable using pots.

“Plants respond really well to a good quality soil,” Guedalia said.

And, of course, nothing beats container plants for home-grown freshness.

“I think it’s very nice to pick your own herbs … it’s more pleasing using fresh ingredients,” said Barbara Maniotis, co-owner and executive chef of It’s Greek to Me restaurant in Hilton Head. “Using fresh items is more authentic and � avor-able … we use the � nest and most nutritious ingredients.”

Patrons will see upward of 20 pots behind the restaurant, which moved to its Lagoon Road location in 2008 a� er opening its doors for busi-ness in 1997. Her husband and co-owner, Bill, she admits, is the gardener in the family and spends time daily on nourishing his mint, parsley, basil and rosemary, as well as peppers, potatoes, cucumbers and eggplant. Satis� ed customers who order a Greek salad, spanakopita, mousaka, tilapia and many other dishes will taste the di� er-ence that fresh ingredients make.

As if the scent of herbs as you pinch them o� the plant isn’t arousing enough, wait until you taste the fresh chives in your gazpacho, mint on your carrots, oregano in your pasta sauce, basil on your � sh, and parsley in your potato salad. M

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GREENERY SEMINARSThe Greenery, 960 William Hilton Parkway on Hilton Head Island, will be hosting a series of FREE seminars in June. For reservations, call 843-785-3848. All seminars begin at 10:30 a.m.

Sue Roderus will present Butterfl y Gardens on June 5 & June 8; Deer Resistant Plants on June 12 & June 15.

Carol Guedalia will present Herb Pots on June 20 & June 22; Heat Tolerant Summer Plants on June 27 & June 29.

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For more information call 843-837-4060 or log on to budgetblinds.com.

A style for every point of view

Bob Engler le� the golf course to open his own custom window covering business. And business is booming.

After 10 years as a golf professional at Long Cove Club, Bob Engler was ready to fulfill a lifelong dream of opening his own business.

He started working with a business broker and was presented three options in 2006.

“I can’t remember what two of them were,” Engler said. “The third was Budget Blinds. I remember think-ing, ‘Blinds? Seriously?’”

Engler had no experience in the window covering industry, but the more he entertained the idea, the more opening a Budget Blinds franchise made sense. Southern Beaufort County was experiencing unprec-edented growth at the time and Budget Blinds was an established, trusted name.

Still, was it a risk worth taking? His son Sean had just turned two. His daughter Erin was an infant. Sure, he was working too much at the golf club, up to seven days a week. But was now really the time to gamble and leave the stability of the industry he knew best?

Engler decided to push all of his chips to the center of the table. He was all-in.

“Failure was not an option,” Engler said. “I said if we are going to do this, we’re going to jump in with both feet and go at it hard.”

Today, Engler owns one of the most successful Budget Blinds franchises in the country.

With 900 Budget Blinds franchises in the United States and Canada, his franchise has ranked third in total sales the past three years.

“Here we are nearly eight years later and it has turned into a pretty good deal,” Engler said. “We’ve tripled our business in eight years.”

His business has moved twice since 2006 to accommodate its growth. The current location is a 2,700-square-foot building at 880 Fording Island Road in Bluffton, a few doors down from the Mellow Mushroom. There is a large warehouse, a full show-room and offices for six full-time and two part-time employees.

As the name implies, Budget Blinds offers custom window coverings for all budgets and styles, from affordable full-wood blinds to high-end motorized shades. What separates Engler’s company from its competitors is the franchise’s vast vendor alliance,

attention to detail and employees that share a pas-sion for customer satisfaction.

“When you walk into other stores, somebody is just going to sell you a blind,” Engler said. “We take a little more pride in helping people make decisions about what would be right for them. People need blinds for privacy, light control, insulation and décor. There are a lot of things that go into it.”

To help make those decisions, Budget Blinds schedules in-home consultations. An outfitted sales van brings the showroom to the customer with sam-ples of all fabrics, materials, colors and other options available. Since the company also does its own instal-lation, price quotes are given on the spot. Consultants are also equipped with iPads, filled with thousands of photos of past jobs that can be used as examples.

“There is a pretty good chance we will have a picture of a window close to what they’ve selected or what they’re looking to do,” Engler said. “The cus-tomer never has to leave their home. Probably close to 75 percent of our customers never come to the store.”

While many competitors were forced to close when the local housing market started to collapse in 2008, Budget Blinds continued to grow. Now that the market is starting to come back, Engler expects his company’s success will continue.

His territory includes Hilton Head Island, Bluffton, Hardeeville and Ridgeland. Hours of operation are 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Appointments can be made by calling 843-837-4060 or by going online to www.budgetblinds.com/hiltonhead.

Engler still comes in early and stays late, but he now has most weekends to spend with his family. That’s one of the many reasons he left the golf course to open his own business.

“Some people look at what has happened to us and say we got really lucky,” Engler said. “From playing golf my whole life, I’ve learned the harder you practice, the luckier you get. This is kind of the same concept.”

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Close toClose toClose toEternalIn praise of the most durable beings in the Lowcountry.

“From Dolphin Head to Buck Island, and Sea Pines to South Forest Beach, the live oak is the monarch of Hilton Head Island’s woodlands.”


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SECRETS IN A SINGLE LEAFFrom Dolphin Head to Buck Island, and

Sea Pines to South Forest Beach, the live oak (Quercus virginiana) is the monarch of Hilton Head Island’s woodlands. It stands strong and sturdy on the seacoast, where the subtropical clime may invite people, but is a threat to the survival of trees. How does this grand tree withstand the elements?

Go outdoors and pick up a live glossy, teardrop-shaped, sharp-tipped oak leaf. Rub it between your �ngers. �e curved leaf-top feels sti� and waxy. �is thick outer surface is a shield of waterproof, sand, ice, salt, ice and wind-resistant, cells named cutin. Like a li�le leather jacket, this cutin layer protects each leaf surface against the stresses and abuses that come with living near saltwater. Also, live oak leaves are small. �is reduces exposure and stress to foliage. �anks to cutin, the tree is evergreen — hence, the common name “live” oak.

WHEN NOT TO PAINT YOUR HOUSELowcountry locals know that around the

third week of March, most live oak leaves fall. �is event occurs when fresh new leaves appear and nudge out most of last year’s brown foliage. �e “dropping season” begins innocently enough, when chilly wet winds blow. Soon, a blizzard of live oak

leaves cascade to the ground. And so begins the season of daily blowing, hosing o� the car every morning, and plucking those feisty leathery leaves out of windowsills, gu�ers and doorways.

I learned this fact of Island life in the early 1970s. I was working on the resto-ration of the Civil War earthwork Fort Mitchel next to the new Old Fort Pub. �is restaurant is nestled under mature live oaks. Around the third week of March, contrac-tors had just completed the classic tin roof on the building. �ey sealed the roof with a fresh coat of paint and le� for the evening. �at night, a spring squall charged across Hilton Head Island. When the crew returned the following morning, every square inch of the pub’s roof was thatched with a thick brown bed of live oak leaves glued into the paint. �e crew worked extra weeks scraping, and repainted — a�er “oak leaf fall” season was over.

Remember this story when scheduling your house or deck painting: Beware the Ides of March.

EXPLORING THE KINGDOM OF GREAT OAKS

�e live oak tree is a “keystone spe-cies”—the center of a natural web linking many other plants and animals, includ-ing humans. Several grand trees, such as

Harbour Town’s Liberty Oak and Hilton Head Plantation’s Talbird Oak, are well over 300 years old. On Johns Island near Charleston, the renowned Angel Oak is estimated to be more than 500 years of age. Some say this sprawling oak has stood for a millennium. What is the secret to live oak longevity?

�ese grand trees grow on high, sandy ground, and their dense wood is highly resistant to insects, woodpeckers, rot, and disease. �e colonial American Navy sought out live oak for use in the hull and framework of the great warships, such as the Old Ironsides. �e live oak’s “good bones” — widespread roots, massive trunk, sturdy limbs, and dense wood — enable this tree to stand strong against wind (even hurricane-force), �oodwater, and soil erosion at the edge of the salt marsh.

�e Sea Pines Forest Preserve hosts more live oaks than anywhere on Hilton Head Island. With its ballet of interlacing branches, festoons of Spanish moss, tree-hugging ferns, and vines heavy with fruit, each live oak is a maritime menagerie for wildlife. Sit a spell under protection and shade of a live oak. A special feeling is there, a sense of the ancient, a long life lived well. No wonder this grand tree is called Wood Eternal. M

THEY STAND STRONG BEFORE SEA STORMS. Against caustic salty winds, deluge or drought, they bend but do not break. �ey are our live oaks — the moss-bearded elders in the kingdom of trees on Hilton Head Island. Broader than they are tall, live oaks form a phalanx of bushy greenery by the seashore, salt

marshes, and golf fairways. In the deep woods, live oaks darken the forest �oor with cooling shade, and are shelter for dozens of plants and animal species. Here on the coast, the native live oak is nature’s most valuable player.

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ANNOUNCEMENTSJUNE 29MLK Fifth Saturday/Community Service Day: 9 a.m.-noon, June 29 at All Saints Episcopal Church. The MLK Celebration Planning Committee will serve a free breakfast from 8-9 a.m. at All Saints Episcopal Church. Service projects will be carried out from 9 a.m.-noon. Volunteers of all ages are welcome. Wear work clothes and closed toe shoes. Bring work gloves. Indoor and outdoor projects, each with a project leader. 843-290-5943

ATHLETIC EVENTSJUNE 1Weichert Charity Golf and Tennis Tournament: 8 a.m.-4 p.m.,

Saturday, June 1 at Oldfi eld Golf Club in Okatie. Proceeds benefi t The Children’s Center in Bluffton and Hilton Head Island. The golf format is Texas scramble. The tennis format is round robin. 843-341-3700 or [email protected]

JUNE 158th annual Spring Swing Charity Golf Tournament: 9 a.m., Saturday, June 15 at the Country Club of Hilton Head. Sponsored by the Hilton Head Firefi ghters Association. This year HHFA has created a partnership with the National Fallen Firefi ghters Foundation, which honors fallen fi refi ghters and assists their survivors. 843-301-2423 or www.hhfi refi ghters.org.

JUNE 29Hilton Head Beach Bum Triathlon: 8-10 a.m., June 29 at Coligny Beach. Ocean swim 500 meters, beach bike six miles and beach run three miles. Course is entirely on the hard, fl at beach at low tide. All bikes and costumes are welcome. Race for the Coconut Monkey. 843-338-1481 or [email protected]

BLOOD DRIVES AND CLASSESJUNE 10-17Lowcountry Blood Drive: The Hospital Auxiliary of Hilton Head Hospital and Coastal Carolina Hospital will sponsor a blood drive from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. on June 10 at Hilton Head

Hospital and 9:30-11:30 a.m. on June 17 at the Bluffton-Okatie Outpatient Center and Coastal Carolina Hospital and 2-5 p.m. on June 17 at Coastal Carolina Hospital. The blood will be collected by the Blood Alliance, which is a nonprofi t community blood bank. 843-689-8246

JUNE 6, 13, 20Three-week Prepared Childbirth Education class: June 6, 13, 20; July 11,18, 25; Aug. 1, 8, 15 at Hilton Head Hospital. One-day class June 29, July 27, Aug. 24. This course discusses the physical changes you can expect during pregnancy, labor, delivery and after the birth of your child. You will learn about hospital procedures, anesthesia and medications, as well as information about the nursery. Classes include a tour of the maternity facili-

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BIG PICTUREthe The Big Picture is back: Photographer Arno Dimmling

captured this image at the 9th annual Yacht Hop of Hilton Head Island. Find more photos from the May 5 event in the Social Spotlight, on Page 74.To submit a Big Picture please e-mail a high-res photo to [email protected]

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ties at Hilton Head Hospital. Infant care and basic coping strategies for labor and birth are taught. This class is offered as a weekly series or as a week-end class. It is recommended for ��time parents. $75. 877-582-2737

JUNE 24 Prenatal Breastfeeding Class: 7-9 p.m. June 24, July 29, Aug. 26 at Hilton Head Hospital. ��lactation (breastfeeding) consultants teach this class for expectant ��parents and experienced parents who wish to review the basics of breastfeed-ing. Practical skills and information are the focus of this class. Free. 877-582-2737

THURSDAY Breastfeeding Support Group: 2:30-4:30 p.m. every Thursday in the board room at Hilton Head Hospital. Breastfeeding is a treasured and sometimes challenging experience for new moms. Many mothers �� that additional information and support helps them enjoy their breastfeed-ing experience. �� lactation consultants facilitate the group. Free. 877-582-2737

CEREMONIESJUNE 2 Hilton Head Island Hall of Fame induction: 4 p.m., June 2 at Honey Horn Plantation. The Hilton Head Island Hall of Fame was initiated last year by the Rotary Club of Hilton Head Island to recognize and honor Hilton Head Island residents, past and pres-ent, who have made extraordinary contributions to the community. The inaugural group inducted in 2012 included Charles Fraser, Frederick Hack Sr., Charlotte Heinrichs and Charles Simmons Sr. A celebration will be held at Honey Horn to unveil the bronze plaques in their honor. The public is invited. 843-815-6014 or [email protected]

FESTIVALS/EVENTSJUNE 1 Snakes in a Library!: 11 a.m.-1 p.m., June 1 at the Bluffton Branch Library. Slither on over to the Bluffton

Library to meet the “Snake Man” Dave Harris and his reptilian friends. Harris, founder of the Callawassie Island Save a Snake Program, will share his knowl-edge of both harmless and venomous Lowcountry snakes. All ages are wel-come. Attendance is limited to the ��35 people for this program. Free. 843-255-6503 or [email protected]

JUNE 14 Blues & Brews Sunset Party: 5-9 p.m., Friday, June 14 at the Bluffton Oyster Factory Park. A festival featuring beer, barbecue and live music from Jeff Beasley and The Groovetones. The food court will feature Bluffton Oyster Co., Tavern 46, Palm Key Catering, Bomboras Grille, Grandma Battaglia’s and more. www.blufftonsunsetparty.com or 843-757-8520

Water Fun Day: 4-7 p.m., June 27, July 11, 25, Aug. 8 in Shelter Cove Park. A fun-filled, water logged atmo-sphere for kids of all ages. Enjoy �� -able bounce houses, water slides and water games. Admission is $10 per child. All proceeds �� the Island Rec Children’s Scholarship Fund. 843-681-7273, [email protected] or www.islandreccenter.org

FUNDRAISERSJUNE 1 Motorcycle Poker Run and Luau: Noon-5 p.m., June 1 at Orleans Plaza parking lot. Music, food, luau contests, fashion show and a kids area with a clown, face painting, hair wraps and more. Motorcyclists who participate in the poker run travel to �� local restaurant locations for poker cards and biker drink specials. ��C2C Kids and Family Promise Beaufort County. Participants include The Shapiro Center, San Miguel’s, Tailgators, Casey’s, Mellow Mushroom, B Town Pizza and The Distillery. No luau charge. Poker run bikers are $25 or $40 per couple. 843-342-4444 or [email protected]

JUNE 6 Ladies Night at Outside Hilton Head: 6-8 p.m., June 6 at the Outside Hilton Head retail store in Shelter Cove Plaza. The yearly event is a fun night of



food, drinks and fashion to �� Hope Haven of the Lowcountry. Attendees can bring a case of water, individually-wrapped snack items, journals, printed paper, a 10-pack Crayola washable mark-ers or a cash donation. Outside is hosting the event in conjunction with Horny Toad clothing and there will be specials on the brands clothing for the event. 800-686-6996 or outsidehiltonhead.com

artTHROUGH JUNE 29 art exhibit at Hilton Head Library: 10-5 p.m., through June 29 in the Corridor Gallery of the Hilton Head Library. Photographer Donna Varner and artist Caroll Williams present a light-hearted exhibit of their art, showcasing the “Signs, Lines & Symbols” which occur frequently in their work. The show will be open during nor-mal library hours, from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays, 1-8 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, 1-5 p.m. on Fridays and 9 a.m.-5 p.m. on Saturdays. 843-816-1361

JUNE 10-14 Dr. Seuss Secrets of the Deep Exhibition: June 10-14 at Karis Art & Design Gallery. The Hilton Head premiere of the estate edition print,

“The Cat That Changed The World” in an exhibi-tion at the gallery. There will be a premiere event open to the public from 6-9 p.m. on Friday, June 14. Bill Dreyer, the collection curator and inter-national authority on the art of Dr. Seuss, will perform an in-gallery presentation at the event, providing insight into Theodor Geisel’s life and his impact on American culture. 843-785-5100 or www.karisartgallery.com

Mar KEtSTUESDAY Buckwalter Place Farmers Market: 2-6 p.m. Tuesdays. In partnership with the Clemson Cooperative Extension. Fresh local produce from Lowcountry farmers. www.buckwalterfarmers-market.com

WEDNESDAY Shelter Cove Park Farmers Market: 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Wednesdays through October. www.islan-dreccenter.org.

THURSDAY Farmers Market Bluffton: 2-7 p.m. Thursdays, Calhoun Street in Bluffton. Fresh, locally grown vegetables, fruits, �� plants and more. www.farmersmarketbluffton.org

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JUNE 4-29 Marty Montag at 95: an artful Life, Portraits in Pastel and acrylic exhibition: 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Monday-Saturday, June 4-29 at the Art League of Hilton Head at the Arts Center of Coastal Carolina. Opening reception 5-7 p.m. June 6 at the Walter Greer Gallery. Evenings 6:30-8 p.m. during Arts Center performances. Montag’s career as a commercial artist spanned ��decades in New York, where he specialized in illustration, photographic retouching and full color rendering. 843-842-5738 or www.artleaguehhi.org


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FRIDAY Habersham Farmers Market: 4-7 p.m. Fridays at Habersham Market Place in Beaufort. Year-round market offers live music, a kids play area, fresh produce, crafts and more. www.habershamfarmers-market.com

SATURDAY Hampton Lake Market Day: 11 a.m.-3 p.m., first Saturday of every month at Lakeside Amenity Village. Homemade crafts, garden items, ��produce, jewelry, gifts, fresh-baked goods and more. 843-836-7463 or [email protected]

SATURDAY Hardeeville Farmers & Artists Market: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturdays at Hilton Head Lakes. Locally grown fruits and vegetables, freshly baked breads, cookies, pastries, homemade lemonade and more. 843-784-3606 or hardeevillechamberofcommerce.com

SATURDAY Pick Pocket Plantation Farmer’s Market: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturdays behind 54 Robert Smalls Parkway in Beaufort. Market is on a 15-acre planta-tion just minutes from downtown Beaufort. Fresh local produce, breads, pastries, pasta, specialty foods and more. www.pickpocketplantation.com/farmersmarket

MEETINGS/SEMINARSTHURSDAY New Beginnings: 3-4:30 p.m. Thursdays at First Presbyterian Church parlor. Support for anyone who has lost a loved one. 843-706-2296 or [email protected]

THURSDAY Genealogy Meetup Group: 2 p.m. Thursdays through the end of June at the Bluffton Branch Library. Collaborate on family genealogical research using Ancestry.com Library Edition and other sources. Self-taught researcher Debbie DuBrucq coordinates the group. Free. 843-255-6503, [email protected], www.beaufortcountylibrary.org.

WEDNESDAY Bluffton/Okatie New Beginnings: 2:30-4 p.m., �� and third Wednesday at Lowcountry Presbyterian Church parlor. Support for anyone who has lost a loved one. 843-706-2296

JUNE 5, 8 Butterfly Gardens seminar: 10:30 a.m., June 5, 8 at The Greenery. Free. Presented by Sue Roderus. 843-785-3848.

JUNE 12, 15 Deer Resistant Plants seminar: 10:30 a.m., June 12, 15 at The Greenery. Free. Presented by Sue Roderus. 843-785-3848.

JUNE 8 The Greenery presents silhouette artist Clay Rice: 10 a.m.-3 p.m., June 8 at The Greenery’s Antiques and Garden Collectibles Shop. South Carolina award-winning artist and children’s book author Clay Rice will cut silhouette portraits for the public by appointment. Walk-ins welcome also. Silhouette cutting is a Rice family tradition spanning three generations and two artists, includ-ing Clay’s grandfather, Carew Rice. Rice uses his scissors to create a work of art in black and white. At 2 p.m., Rice will perform a special reading and musical presentation. 843-785-3848, ext. 116 or [email protected]



JUNE 14 Hilton Head Island Ski Club: 5-7 p.m., June 14 at Captain Woody’s in Bluffton. Happy hour prices, dinner is optional and reservations are not required. There will also be a 5-7 p.m. meeting on July 12 at Mangiamo’s. Members and nonmembers are invited. 843-681-4181 or hiltonhead-skiclub.com

JUNE 20 Palmetto Quilt Guild monthly meeting: 1 p.m., June 20 at Palmetto Electric Coop. The speaker will be Cathy Wiggins, who is known for inno-

vative Mapo (masking and pouring over) technique using photographs. Her watercolors have been included in many juried art shows and solo shows. Guests are welcome for $5. 843-757-2613 or www.palmettoquiltguild.org

JUNE 20, 22 Herb Pots seminar: 10:30 a.m., June 20, 22 at The Greenery. Free. Presented by Carol Guedalia. 843-785-3848

JUNE 27, 29 Heat Tolerant Summer Plants seminar: 10:30 a.m., June 27, 29 at at The Greenery. Free. 843-785-3848

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�e Hilton Head Comedy Club reopened its doors May 7 as the Hilton Head Comedy and Magic Club. �e club is still located above the King�sher restaurant in “Top of the King�sher” showroom at Shelter Cove Harbour and features Las Vegas headlining comedy magicians and nationally touring stand-up comedians. �e club’s new owners are Kelly and Kerry Pollock.

�e club has a new look with new paint, a new cabaret-style stage and new lighting. Another unique feature is the format, with more comedy variety acts with almost all shows having a PG rat-ing. Any occasional R-rated acts

will be clearly advertised as such. Showtimes are 9 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday, �ursday and Saturday. Doors open at 8:30 p.m. All shows are $15 per person.

Find more information online at www.hiltonheadcomedymagic.com.

Tuesday is ladies night, with half-price admission. All members of the military receive a $5 dis-count. Dinner shows are also avail-able with 10 percent o� the ticket price with an additional 10 percent savings on any entrée.

Every Friday is the BONK Show, a comedy game show where comedy and trivia collide. For res-ervations, call 843-681-7757.

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ON STAGEJUNE 3-4 Workshop and auditions for Johnny Mercer and Me: Workshop 6-7 p.m., auditions 7-8:30 p.m., June 3-4 at the May River Theatre. The work-shop will offer an opportunity to read sides and learn one of three Johnny Mercer songs to sing for the audition. Instructors will be available to review the music and to read lines in prepara-tion for the audition. 843-368-1777

JUNE 8 POW!er Concert series with O.A.R.: 5-10 p.m., June 8 in Savannah. American rock band O.A.R. will play historic Grayson Stadium, home of the Sand Gnats, to honor and pay tribute to the military and their families. Tickets are available to all military personnel and students at dis-counted rates and are also available to the general public. $35 general admis-sion. buyblitztickets.com/i3wpC

JUNE 19-JULY 28 Chicago The Musical: June 19-July 28 at the Arts Center of Coastal Carolina. The six-time Tony Award-winning musical smash hit is one of Broadway’s most popular musicals of

all time. The tale of greed, murder, corruption and show biz features hit songs such as “All That Jazz,” “Cell Block Tango” and “Razzle Dazzle.” Tickets are $44 for adults and $31 for ages 4-15. Adults save $10 on previews June 19-20. 8 p.m. curtain Tuesdays-Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sunday matinees on June 6, July 7 and July 21. 7 p.m. curtain on June 30, July 14 and July 28. 843-842-ARTS or www.artshhi.com

JULY 3-21 Shrek: The Musical: 7 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday matinees, July 3-21 at Main Street Summer Theatre. Directed and choreo-graphed by Richie Cook of Savannah; musical direction by Don Hite of Hilton Head Island. Tickets $25. www.msyt.org or 843-689-6246

RELIGIOUSJUNE 17-21 Vacation Bible School: 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m., June 17-21 at Providence Presbyterian Church. $10 per child. 843-842-5673 or [email protected]

JUNE 7 The Swingin’ Medallions: 8 p.m., June 7 at the Jasper County Farmer’s Market in Ridgeland. A popular party band responsible for the tunes, “Double Shot of My Baby’s Love,” “Hey Hey Baby,” and “She Drives Me Out of My Mind.” Gates open at 7 p.m. Admission is $15 in advance and $20 at the gate. A portion of each ticket will be donated to the United Way of the Lowcountry. Food and beverages will be available for purchase. Bring your own lawn chairs. The concert will take place, rain or shine. 843-726-8126 or www.JasperCountyChamber.com



843-689-6767, ext. 223 www.coastaldiscovery.org

JUNE 4-AUG. 27 Shrimp Trawling Expedition: 9 a.m.-noon, Hudson’s Dock. Interactive cruise to see how a shrimp trawler works. $40 per adult and $20 per child.

JUNE 5-AUG. 27 Waterway Excursion Cruise: 9-11 a.m., Hudson’s Dock. Explore the waterways around the Pinckney Island Forest Preserve on board the Tammy Jane in a two-hour educational cruise. $35 per person (adult-oriented cruise).

JUNE 7, 21 Horseshoe Crabs: Living Fossils: 6:30 p.m., June 7 and 21. A program introducing the biology and behavior of the American horseshoe crab. Participants will learn about the physi-cal characteristics that have allowed these animals to successfully survive in the ocean for millions of years, their use in the medical �� and valuable ecological importance. The program will include a �� trip to a spawning beach where participants will have the opportunity to observe and experience nesting activity and learn about local spawning behaviors. Space is limited and reservations are required. $15 per person (none under 9 years of age).

JUNE 19-AUG. 14 Animals of the Lowcountry from Oatland Island Wildlife Center: 10:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m., Wednesdays, June 19-Aug. 14 at the Mary Ann Peeples Pavilion. Participants will learn about Lowcountry animals, as they see a barred owl, corn snake, alligator, opos-sum, ��fl squirrel, armadillo and more. $12 for adults, $7 for children. Reservations required.

JUNE 11-AUG. 13 Camp Dig It!: Tuesdays, June 11-Aug. 13. An interactive family pro-gram led by a professional archaeolo-gist that will introduce participants to archaeology. Participants will excavate a simulated site, identify artifacts and use archaeological methods. $12 per person. Reservations required.

JUNE 12, 26 Birding at Pinckney Island: 7:30-9:30 a.m., June 12, 26 at Pinckney

Island. A bird watching program at Pinckney Island led by experienced bird watchers from the Coastal Discovery Museum. The walk will include the combination of habitats at Pinckney Island Wildlife Refuge. Participants are asked to bring their own binoculars and the program will be canceled in case of rain. $12 per person, reservations are required.

JUNE 13-AUG. 15 Fishing Camp for Kids: 10 a.m.-1 p.m., June 13-Aug. 15. Kids will learn the basics of �� crabbing and shrimping. The program will help kids discover the sport of �� and give them all the tools necessary to con-tinue ��fi for years to come. $35 for ages 7-14. Reservations required.

JUNE 13, 27 Fishing camp: 10 a.m.-1 p.m., June 13 and 27. An interactive day camp where kids learn about the basics of fishing, crabbing and shrimping. The program will help kids discover the sport of �� and give them all the tools necessary to continue �� for years to come.

JUNE 20 Eliza Pinckney’s Indigo: 2-3:30 p.m., June 20. Meet Eliza Lucas Pinckney and learn more about her role in bringing indigo to the Carolinas in the 1730s. Participants will have the opportunity to interact with Eliza and ask her questions during the program. $15 per person, reservations are required.

JUNE 22 Paint Party: Noon-2 p.m., June 22. All ages are welcome as host Amiri Farris takes you on a step-by-step adventure into the world of painting. Amiri will guide you along the way as you create your own masterpiece. The theme of this event is the loggerhead sea turtle. $50 per person.

JUNE 13, 27 Capt. William Hilton & The Adventure: 11 a.m.-noon, June 13, 27. Spend an hour with Captain Hilton as he tells you about his life and dis-coveries as well as the early history of the Lowcountry. $15 per person.

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Fun Time with Albert the Alligator: Starting June 3; Mondays, 5:30–7 p.m. Join the Sea Pines Resort Recreation staff and mascot Albert the Alligator for fun and games on the lawn adjacent to the Liberty Oak in Harbour Town. Complimentary.

Crabby Encounters: Starting June 1; Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 9–10:30 a.m. Spend your morning in search of Hilton Head Island’s largest crab species, the blue crab. Hermit crabs, seagulls and Atlantic bottlenose dolphins may also make appearances. Supplies provided; catch and release. Reservations are required. $15 adult, $10 for ages 12 and younger.

Family Freshwater Fishing: Starting June 1; Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, 9–10:30 a.m. Enjoy a relaxing morning by the beautiful lakes of the Sea Pines Forest Preserve. Watch for turtles, alligators and birds as participants ��for largemouth bass, crappie, bream and catfish. Supplies and instructions provided; catch and release program. Reservations are required. $15 adults, $10 ages 12 and younger.

Poolside Movie: Starting June 1; Wednesdays, 8–10 p.m. Enjoy a fun summer night �� on a tube at the Harbour Town pool while watching a movie and eating pizza with your family. Reservations are required and may be made by calling the Sea Pines Resort Recreation Department. $15 adult, $12 ages 12 and younger.

Lowcountry Ghost Stories: Starting June 1; Thursdays, 8:30–9:30 p.m. An evening around the �� within the Sea Pines Forest Preserve recount-ing Lowcountry tales and spooky sto-ries. Enjoy roasted marshmallows and a glimpse into our haunted history. Reservations are required. $15 adults, $10 ages 12 and younger.

Craft Cove: Starting June 1; Monday–Friday, 12–3 p.m. Children and adults can enjoy a variety of craft activities. Located at the Sea Pines Beach Club.

Gregg Russell Concerts: June 1–30; every night except Saturdays, 8–9:30 p.m. Over the years, Gregg Russell has become a classic at the Sea Pines Resort, and his concerts are not to be missed. You’ll �� him under Harbour Town’s Liberty Oak entertaining chil-dren and adults. Complimentary.

Face Painting, Magic, Juggling & More: June 1–30; every night except Saturdays, 6–8 p.m. Visit Harbour Town with your family to enjoy a selec-tion of nightly activities and entertain-ment, such as children’s face painting, airbrush tattoos, juggling, hair wrap-ping, magic and more. Call the Sea Pines Resort Recreation Department for additional information.

The Steppin Stones Concerts: June 1–30; Saturdays, 7:30–9:30 p.m. The Steppin Stones is a young, but sea-soned classic/Southern rock band that has been performing for several years. Enjoy their family-friendly performanc-es under the Liberty Oak in Harbour Town. Complimentary.

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Author introduces summer trilogyMary Alice Monroe, conservationist and New York Times bestselling

author, will launch her �rst book in the Lowcountry Summer Trilogy at a luncheon in her honor at noon on June 25 at the Moss Creek Clubhouse.

Monroe, who has wri�en more than a dozen books inspired by the Lowcountry landscape, will introduce her trilogy with �e Summer Girls, a novel inspired by her volunteer work with the Atlantic Bo�lenose Dolphin. �e luncheon is part of the Salt Marsh Author series, and tickets can be purchased by emailing Eileen Hu�on at Eileenhu�on@a�.net. For more information, call the Moss Creek Clubhouse at 843-837-2229.



SUMMER CAMPSJUNE 1 Summer Camps with Style: Starting June 1 with camps for model-ing, photography, nutrition, ��and skin care, ages 4-18. 843-836-2540 or www.tuckeragency.net

JUNE 1-AUG. 17 Smith Stearns Tennis Academy: 8-10 a.m., 2-5 p.m. Monday through Friday; 8-10 a.m. Saturday. Intense on- and off-court �� training from 4:15-5 p.m. daily. 843-363-4789 or www.smithstearns.com

JUNE 2-AUG. 30 Van Der Meer summer tennis camps: For junior tennis ages 10-18 of all skill levels. The Van Der Meer Tennis Center offers 17 hard courts (four covered with lights). Each camp is 27 hours. Camp dates are June 2-7, June 9-14, June 16-21, June 23-28, June 30-July 5, July 7-12, July 14-19, July 21-26, July 28-Aug. 2, Aug. 4-9, Aug. 11-16, Aug. 18-23, Aug. 25-30. The cost is $1,010 for boarders and $675 for commuters. 800-845-6138 or www.vandermeertennis.com

JUNE 3-7, 10-14, 17-21 Hilton Head Preparatory School summer camps: June 3-7, June 10-14, at Hilton Head Prep. Camps June 3-7 are Fun and Games (ages 4-9), Football Camp (ages 7-15), Art + Design of Italy (ages 12-17), All Star Basketball Camp (ages 7-14), Summer Piano Class (ages 7-14), Voice Camp (ages 6-13), 3D Design – Pottery and Mosaic (ages 8-16). Camps June 10-14 are Fun and Games (ages 4-9), Smart Art (ages 6-8), Lego Robotics (ages 10-16), Batik and Tie Dying (ages 8-16). Camps June 17-21 are Fun and Games, (ages 4-9), Water Robotics (ages 10-16), JA Soccer Camp, JA Elite Soccer Camp (ages 8-16). Find the complete summer camp list online. 804-441-3745 or www.hhprep.org

JUNE 3-14 Hilton Head Christian Academy Summertime ART Camp: At Hilton Head Christian Academy. Grades 1-3, June 3-7, 9:30-11:30 a.m., $85; grades 6-8, June 3-7, 1-4 p.m., $110; grades 4-5, June 10-14, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., $125. Fee includes all materials and a snack. 843-301-2181 or [email protected]

JUNE 3-AUG. 9 Summer Junior Sailing: June 3-Aug. 9 at South Carolina Yacht Club. Four levels of instruction are offered: Guppies for ages 6-7, Learn to Sail for ages 8-17, Intermediate and Racing. $400 for members, $550 for non-members. Guppies are $125-$175. 843-342-2628 or [email protected]

JUNE 3-AUG. 9 The Sandbox summer camps: 8:30-11:30 a.m., June 3-Aug. 9. Ages 3-10. Schedule is June 3-7: Silly Science-Doctor, Doctor; June 10-14: Adventure Series-Ahoy Matey; June 17-21: Pack Your Bags-Around the World; June 24-28: Silly Science-Crazy Kitchen; July 1-5: Adventure Series-It’s Easy Being Green; July 8-12: Pack Your Bags-Art Gallery; July 15-19: Silly Science-Sense-sational Senses; July 22-26: Adventure Series-Time Travel; July 29-Aug. 2: Pack Your Bags-Adventures in Literature; Aug. 5-9: Shake it Up. $125 member, $160 nonmember. 843-842-7645 or www.thesandbox.org

JUNE 3-AUG. 30 International Riding Academy summer horse riding camps: Monday through Friday on non-horse show weeks at Lawton Stables. Specializing in hunters and jumpers, the camp is an all-day program that combines riding on three different horses, flat-work, jumping, ��video analysis, ground work and learning about competition and what judges look for. One-day camps are $350 per junior. Two-day camps are $650 per junior. Five-day camps are $1,500 per junior. Seven-day camps are also available. 843-671-2586 or www.iridingacademy.com

JUNE 4-AUG. 24 Hilton Head Island Tennis sum-mer camps: At Hilton Head Beach and Tennis Resort. 8-9 a.m., 9 a.m.-noon, Monday-Friday, June 4-Aug. 24. Camps for Elite Level (ages 10-18), Beginner/Intermediate/High School/Tournament Level (ages 10-18) and Quick Start (ages 5-10). One hour programs starting at $15 per day, half-day programs starting at $42 per day. Taught by USPTA professionals Eric Wammock and Edward Wood. 843-301-2113 or www.hiltonheadis-landtennis.net

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JUNE 10-14 Hilton Head Christian Academy Fundamentals & Fun Basketball Camp: 9 a.m.-noon, June 10-14 at Hilton Head Christian Academy. $100 per camper. Grades 2-9, girls and boys. 912-659-5261, 843-540-4098 or www.hhca.org

JUNE 10-JULY 26 Sea Pines Montessori Preprimary Summer Camp: An extension of the classroom with continued lessons, water fun, food work, art, guest readers and playtime. Up to sixth grade. Six week sessions are June 10-14, June 17-21, June 24-28, July 8-12, July 15-19, July 22-26. Half-day campers (8:30 a.m.-1 p.m.) are $125 and full-day campers (8:30 a.m.-3 p.m.) are $175. 843-785-2534 or spma.com

JUNE 10-AUG. 16 Tennisclub of the Lowcountry junior tennis camps: Swing into tennis and discover fun with 10 camps at Rose Hill in Bluffton. Camps for Little Shots (ages 5-8), Hot Shots (8-11), Big Shots (11-16) and Junior Excellence (8-14). Member and nonmember weekly rates range from $125 to $249. Camp dates are June 10-14, June 17-21, June 24-28, July 1-5, July 8-12, July 15-21, July 22-26, July 29-Aug. 2, Aug. 5-9, Aug. 12-16. 843-271-6401 or www.TLCRoseHill.com

JUNE 10-AUG. 9 Moss Creek Horsin’ Around Days of 2013: 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Monday, Wednesday, Friday, June 10-Aug. 9 at the Moss Creek Equestrian Center. Weekly program featuring horse-related activities along with arts, crafts and games. Ages 5-12. $85 per day or $240 per session. 843-816-7830 or mosscreekequestrianctr.com

JUNE 10-JULY 26 Hilton Head Christian Academy School for Performing Arts Summer Camp: June 10-July 26 at Hilton Head Christian Academy. Piano lab camp, vocal coaching, “Let’s Make A Scene” and CD production camps instructed by Beth Green. Tuition for camp sessions is $100 per week, morning or afternoon session. Full-day options and sibling discounts are avail-able. Weekly piano or voice lessons will be offered from 4:15-4:45 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday for $30 each. 843-422-4271 or [email protected]

JUNE 10-AUG. 16 Island Rec Summer Camp: 7:30 a.m.-6 p.m., June 10-Aug. 16. For ages 4-13. June 10-14: Summer Blast Off, June 17-21: Explore the World, June 24-28: Gettin Dirty, July 1-5: Proud to Be, July 8-12: Lights, Camera Action, July 15-19: Holiday Hullabaloo, July 22-26: Up, Up, and Away, July 29-Aug. 2: Wet, Wild, and Wacky, Aug. 5-9: Mysteries, Maps, and Riddles, Aug. 12-16: To the Extreme. $125 per week. $30 registration fee. 843-681-7173 or www.islandreccenter.org

JUNE 10-AUG. 16 Move & Motion Kids Summer Camps: Kids cirque and gymnastics programs. All camp sessions are super-vised by experienced adult teachers. Camps are Flip into Summer (June 10-14), Rockstar (June 17-21), Circus Under the Big Top (June 24-28), Party in the USA (July 1-3), Splish Splash (July 8-12), Sports Camp (July 15-19), SuperHero (July 22-26), Circus Under the Big Top (July 29-Aug. 2), Fun & Fitness (Aug. 5-9), Olympic Games (Aug. 12-16). The full-day camp is 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m. and costs $200. The half-day camp is 9 a.m.-1 p.m. and costs $150. 843-681-6683 or movean-dmotion.com

JUNE 11-AUG. 30 Bluffton School of Dance Camp Make Believe: 9 a.m.-noon, June 11-15, July 30-Aug. 30 at the Bluffton School of Dance. Ages 3-6. $160 per week. 843-815-2619 or www.bluffton-schoolofdance.com

JUNE 11 Outside Hilton Head camps: Kids’ Waterfun Day, ages 7 and older. 9 a.m.-noon, Wednesday and Friday mornings starting June 11. Three hours of water-filled fun. $55 per camper; Discovery Days, ages 7-10. Camp for young adventurers combines hands-on investigation with kayaking and other water activities. 9 a.m.-noon Tuesdays and Wednesdays, starting June 11. $95 per camper. 843-686-6996 or www.outsidehilton-head.com

JUNE 11-AUG 6 Coastal Discovery Museum sum-mer camps: Barrier Island Discoveries Camp themes are Coastal Crabbing and Fishing (10 a.m.-3 p.m., June 11), Ocean Adventures (8 a.m.-1 p.m., July 23), Lowcountry Explorers (10 a.m.-3



p.m., Aug. 6). $45 for members, $60 for nonmembers. All camps at the Coastal Discovery Museum at Honey Horn. 843-689-6767, ext. 223, or www.coastaldiscovery.org

JULY 16-26Bluffton School of Dance Classes: July 16-25, Tuesday and Thursday. Tiny Dance for ages 2-2 ½, 5:30-6 p.m.; Pre-school Dance for ages 3-4, 11 a.m.-noon or 5:30-6:30 p.m.; Combo for ages 5-7, 6:30-7-:30 p.m.; Experienced Dancers for ages 8 and older, 5:30-7:30 p.m., July 15-26. 843-815-2619 or www.blufftonscho-olofdance.com

JUNE 17-21Hilton Head Christian Academy Coach Curtis Soccer Camp: 9 a.m.-noon, June 17-21 at Hilton Head Christian Academy. Grades 2-9. $100 per camper. 803-237-7306 or www.hhca.org.

JUNE 17-21FCA Week of Champions: June 17-21, Hilton Head Island, Bluffton and Ridgeland. Camps for football, soccer, cheerleading, baseball, ten-nis, basketball and golf. Find the complete schedule on the FCA Week of Champions website. 843-290-9801 or southcoastalfca.org

JUNE 17-19Zen Kids Summer Camp: 1:30-4:30 p.m., June 17-21, July 15-19 at Jiva Yoga Center. Ages 4-12. $45 per day or $130 per week. 843-247-2529 or www.jivayogacenter.com

JUNE 17-AUG. 9Bricks 4 Kids summer camps: Designed and created by teachers, architects and engineering profes-sionals, this hands-on curriculum introduces children ages 3-12 to the concepts of engineering, architecture and mechanics using LEGO bricks. Camp themes are Animal Grossology (June 17-21, $135), Sports and Games Galore (June 17-21, $135), Bricks 4 Girls (June 24-28, Aug. 12-16, $145), Super Hero Academy (June 24-28, Aug. 12-16, $135), Minute to Win It (July 1-3, $155), Architectural Wonders (July 1-3, $155), Camp Amazing Race (July 15-19, $135), Star Wars (July 15-19, July 29-Aug. 2, $135), Mining and Crafting (July 22-26, July 29-Aug. 2, $135), Mission 2 Space Camp (Aug. 5-9, $135), Camp Ninjago (July 22-26,

$135), Amusement Park (Aug. 5-9, $135).

JUNE 17-27Summer Camps at First Presbyterian Church: First Presbyterian Church of Hilton Head Island will hold “Off the Bench” sports camp for ages 4-12, June 17-21 from 5:30–8:30 p.m. Cost is $40 per child. Team 45 for ages 4 and 5; sports for ages 6-12 are tennis, soccer, basket-ball, fl ag football and cheerleading. Children are coached by trained ath-letes. The church will also hold Nerve 2 Serve mission camp for ages 8-14, June 24-27 from 8:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m. Cost is $60 per child. Children will work on mission projects in the local community. Scholarships are available for both camps. Registration forms are on the church website, fpchhi.org, or in the church offi ce. 843-681-3696, [email protected] or www.fpchhi.org

JULY 8-13Hilton Head Jazz Camp: 9 a.m.-4 p.m, July 8-13 at Hilton Head Christian Academy. The day camp is for ages 12-20 in middle school, high school and college who wish to improve on their jazz skills with an immersive study in a variety of jazz techniques and ensembles with professional faculty. Students will be divided into two divisions — a junior camp (grades 7–9) and senior camp (grades 10–12, college). No audition is required but students should have at least one to two years experience on their instru-ment and an ability to read music. Supervised, overnight lodging (six nights of accommodations, with all meals and transportation provided) is available to out-of-town students from ages 14-20 at the Comfort Suites in Bluffton. The deadline is June 17 and for camp registration and tuition. 843-321-8174 or [email protected]

SEMINARJUNE 6Fountain of Youth Seminar: 5:30 p.m., June 6 at Serendipity Medical Spa. Start your summer with glowing skin. Join the Serendipity Medical Team to learn how to look your per-sonal best. Topics to include Medica Skin Care, Botox, Juvederm and Fraxel. Products and procedure presentations. Space is limited. 843-342-2639.

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PIANIST NORM GAGNE SIPS A GLASS OF RED WINE IN A COURTYARD OUTSIDE HILTON

HEAD’S VENE�BLE JAZZ CORNER AS HE PREPARES FOR ANOTHER EVENING CHANNELING THE MANY MOODS OF A DISTINCTLY AMERICAN MUSICAL ART FORM HE CHERISHES. AND RIGHTFULLY WORRIES ABOUT.

“Jazz is for special people,” says the gracious silver-haired performer and teacher. Yet that assessment is double-sided as he contemplates the genre’s uncertain future in a modern musical landscape increasingly driven by instant pro�t and celebrity-driven style over substance and genuine creativity.

“�e money today is in people like Beyonce’ just shaking their (rear) and dancing the same way that Michael Jackson did before,” he says, “and most people just want to sit there and have something jammed into their heads. When you listen to jazz you have to think about what’s actu-ally going on and try and become aware of what a player is trying to say.

“I think the major problem is education and today’s kids aren’t being exposed to jazz because music programs are being eliminated across the country so a high school can buy something like new wrestling mats, which is absurd,” he con-tinues. “And although there are a slew of great young players coming up out of (costly) college programs, I wonder where they are going to play. �at’s what makes this place such a jewel.”

Gagne readily recalls the moment he fell in love with jazz as a classical piano lesson-taking youngster growing up in Bristol, Conn.

“One day I was walking down the street and there were some older students si�ing on a porch playing records on an old Victrola that probably cost �ve bucks,” he smiles. “I took a few steps past but couldn’t help but turn around to ask them what they were listening to because it sounded so di�erent and amazing.”

Turns out the source of the ear-catching sound was local player Lennie Castano , a blind musi-cian who would become Gagne’s mentor as the eager youth cast aside classical and fell deeply in

love with an aggressive new sound then labeled as be-bop.

“It was like learning a new language and he became my idol ... I still do things everyday that I learned from Lennie Castano and that explains why I’m so passionate about teaching. I’ve now got all his collected knowledge so why not give some of it back?”

Gagne joined his hometown musicians union at age 16 and began playing professional gigs throughout the New England area, further honing his technical skills and mastering the unique and emotionally open nature of jazz.

“Unlike classical where you just play the same notes over and over, you take a song like ‘My Funny Valentine’ and begin playing the basic theme,” he explains. “�en it opens up for variation and improvisation, and if you’re feel-ing happy it’s going to have some happiness in it because that’s how your mind works. You can channel your feelings in jazz and you’re compos-ing right there on the spot. It becomes a sponta-neous creation.”

Like the majority of aspiring musicians then and today, Gagne supplemented his income with other jobs as he expanded his musical scope and became part of the close-knit jazz community, sit-ting in with top-name visiting musicians at home and later traveling to New York City and beyond as part of touring ensembles. His initial trips to the Lowcountry included performances for the now-defunct Hilton Head Jazz Society.

“I played around here a lot and I was with the Paul Brown Quartet that came down to play the Jazz Corner in 2000. I made some great friends here and one day I called my wife (Kathy) and said, ‘this is the place we want to be.’”

So they packed up the kids, purchased a home in Moss Creek and prepared for a fresh chapter that today �nds Gagne playing area-wide engage-ments in everything from big band to preferred small combo se�ings. At home he improvises his accompanying culinary prowess – “I start o� with a basic recipe but a�er a few minutes I’m always o� doing my own thing” – and mentors budding musicians as an instructor.

“�ere are some fabulous players around

here that could go anywhere and be considered world-class musicians,” he says, singling out bassists Ben Tucker and Delbert Felix (pro�led recently in Hilton Head Monthly) and one of his own promising students, College of Charleston-schooled pianist-turned-drummer Marco Frey. �e la�er two will join Gagne in June 29-30 shows at the Jazz Corner featuring long-time friend and renowned vibraphonist Dean Carbone who lives in nearby North Carolina. �e Norm Gagne Quartet will serve up sets of jazz classics from the likes of George Shearing, Lionel Hampton and Charlie Parker.

On this evening, however, Gagne is part of a group supporting standards and swing singer/saxophonist Bobby Ryder. So he politely excuses himself and dri�s inside, slips on a blue blazer and se�les over a baby grand piano to warm up a dinner-hour gathering before the arrival of the popular headliner.

Any lingering concerns aside for the moment, he �rst paces the well-seasoned trio through an inside take on “�e Girl from Ipanema” — a seminal Getz/Gilberto bossa nova that helped introduce the joys of jazz to many Americans in the 1960s. �ere’s plenty of open space for interpretative soloing, of course, and Gagne is obviously feeling good tonight. He serves up brief but playful reference to the immortal Bill Evans’ “Waltz For Debby” during the ensuing “I’ve Got the World on a String” wri�en by Howard Arlen and popularized by Frank Sinatra.

Audience members, some of the still savoring dinner, put aside their silverware and erupt in vigorous applause. A�er all, this is still special music for special people. M

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Pianist Norm Gagne is sticking with jazz, despite its disconnect with the youth growing up today.

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You Say Tomato…

BIG TASTES FROM A SMALL ISLAND / SALLY KERR-DINEEN PHOTO BY ROB KAUFMAN

SURE TOMATOES ARE AVAILABLE ALL YEAR ROUND FROM

VARIOUS CORNERS OF THE COUNTRY, GROWN IN VARI-OUS WAYS, PICKED AT VARI-OUS TIMES AND COAXED INTO RIPENESS BY VARIOUS MEANS, BUT TRUE TOMA-TOES THEY ARE NOT. Let’s face it, it’s not even fair to compare our local grown tomatoes plucked from a sun-warmed vine, pungent in smell and heavy in the hand to their poor relations stuck in the supermarket baskets trying to turn themselves red.

We are spoiled in the summer. Ask any Southerner as I did. Born and bred in the South, my gal-pal Terri wouldn’t let an out of season tomato cross her kitchen counter let alone appear in a salad, pie, tart or sandwich. “A home-grown tomato sandwich reminds me of summer and my grandmother, one slice would cover an entire piece of bread. As kids we’d have her tomato pies and fried green tomatoes until the vines were empty. A� er being spoiled like that, I don’t even think of eating a hot house fake…ever.” Well there you have it and I agree. When you pitch up to our local farmers markets, in Blu� on and on the island at Shelter Cove, tables are stacked and chock full of the most stunning shiny skinned heirlooms and hybrids in a tomato rainbow

of, red, orange, yellow, green, and violet. Sure these babies lure you in with their vibrant colors, but beauty is more than skin deep. It’s not only the outside that entices you, it’s also what you get on the inside; � esh that’s a li� le acidic and a li� le sweet at the same time.

And it’s no wonder the South pro-duces some of the best specimens, for one thing, our warm humid summers (which wreak havoc on the hair), do provide the perfect environment for vigorous crops. It’s also where the � rst tomatoes were spo� ed. In 1710 William Salmon, an herbalist, clearly with a keen eye, spied the � rst tomato plants right here in what is now South Carolina, according to the American Culinary Federation and Clemson University. While it took another two hundred years, or so, before the originally misunderstood tomato transitioned from, primarily, an ornamental plant to one of America’s favorite “vegeta-bles” as declared by the US Supreme Court in 1893 (Nix v. Hedden), I think it’s safe to say that William Salmon could be called the original Lowcountry locavore.

So, if you fancy rosy slices on top of mozzarella, drizzled with olive oil; red, orange, purple and yellow tomatoes chopped in a salad; or a thick beefsteak round on top of that grilled burger; head to our farmer’s markets for the best of the summer’s bounty. M

I say bring on those summer Southern belles

“Slicing” or “globe” perfect for fresh eating like a ‘Better Boy”

“Beefsteak” large, heavy, used on sandwiches and burgers

“Plum” higher solid content than the above so perfect for sauces

“Cherry” small round and sweet, eaten whole in salads

“Grape” recent variation of the “plum” or “cherry” and used in salads or Bruschetta

“Heirlooms” old-fashioned, refreshing fl avor, crazy colors and names with a multitude of uses

and hybrids in a tomato rainbow

“Slicing” or “globe”fresh eating like a ‘Better Boy”

“Beefsteak”on sandwiches and burgers

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HILTON HEAD north end

Atlanta Bread Company: 45 Pembroke Drive342-2253. bld

Bella Italia Bistro and Pizza: 95 Mathews Drive in Port Royal Plaza. 689-5560. ld

Carolina Café: The Westin Resort, Port Royal Plantation. 681-4000, ext. 7045. bld

Chart House: 2 Hudson Road. 342-9066. ld

Crazy Crab (north): 104 William Hilton Parkway. 681-5021. ld

Dragon Express: 95 Mathews Drive in Port Royal Plaza. 681-5191. ld

Dye’s Gullah Fixin’s: 840 William Hilton Parkway. 681-8106. ld

Fancy Q Sushi Bar & Grill: 435 William Hilton Parkway. 342-6626. ld

Fiesta Fresh Mexican Grill (north): 95 Mathews Drive. 342-8808. bld

Frankie Bones: 1301 Main Street. 682-4455. lds

French Bakery: 430 William Hilton Parkway in Pineland Station. 342-5420. bl

✰ Hudson’s on the Docks: Farm-to-table may be the latest buzzword in the culinary world but this north-end

favorite has been serving up dock-to-table seafood since 1967. Many items on the menu are brought in from Hudson’s own fi shing fl eet, docked just steps away from the restaurant. Feast on oysters, shrimp and soft shell crab while taking in stunning views of the docks, boats and Intracoastal Waterway. TRY THIS: Neptune’s Seafood Platter with oysters, scallops, shrimp, crab-meat croquette and seasonal fi sh, $24. 1 Hudson Road. 681-2772. www.hudsonsonthedocks.com. ld

✰ Il Carpaccio: If you’re hankering for some authentic Italian cuisine, this hidden gem tucked away in Pineland Station is worth fi nding. Pizza is cooked in a hardwood burning oven, imported from Modena, Italy. From Antipasti through Zuppe, Chef Eddy makes every-thing from scratch using the freshest available products. TRY THIS: Vitella Piemonteste; veal sca-loppine sauteed with mushrooms and Italian mild sausage in a light cream sauce, $16.95. 430 William Hilton Parkway in Pineland Station. 342-9949. www.ilcarpaccioofhiltonhead.com. ld

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Le Bistro Mediterranean: 430 William Hilton Parkway in Pineland Station. 681-8425. d

Little Chris Cafe: 430 William Hilton Parkway. 785-2233. bld

Main Street Café: 1411 Main Street Village. 689-3999. lds

Mangiamo!: 2000 Main Street. 682-2444. ld

Mi Tierra (Hilton Head): 160 William Hilton Parkway in Fairfi eld Square. 342-3409. ld

Munchies: 1407 Main Street. 785-3354. ld

New York City Pizza: 45 Pembroke Dr. 689-2222. ld

Okko: 95 Mathews Drive. 341-3377. ld

Old Fort Pub: 65 Skull Creek Drive in Hilton Head Plantation. 681-2386. ds

Outback Steakhouse: 20 Hatton Place. 681-4329. ld

Plantation Café and Deli: 95 Mathews Drive. 342-4472. bl

Reilley’s Grill and Bar (north): 95 Mathews Drive. 681-4153. ldso

Ruby Lee’s: 46 Wild Horse Road. 681-7829. lds

Skull Creek Boathouse: 397 Squire Pope Road. 681-3663. do

Starbucks: 430 William Hilton Parkway in Pineland Station, Hilton Head Island. 689-6823.

Street Meet: 95 Mathews Drive in Port Royal Plaza. 842-2570. ldo

Sunset Grille: 43 Jenkins Island Road. 689-6744. ldos

Tailgator’s: Pineland Station. 368-7022. ld

Tapas: 95 Mathews Drive, Suite B5, Hilton Head Island. 681-8590. d

TJ’s Take and Bake Pizza: 35 Main Street. 681-2900. ld

Turtles Beach Bar & Grill: 2 Grasslawn Avenue at the Westin Resort. 681-4000. ldo

Up the Creek Pub & Grill: 18 Simmons Road in Broad Creek Marina. 681-3625. ld

WiseGuys steaks: 1513 Main Street. 842-8866. do

Yummy House: 2 Southwood Park Drive. 681-5888. ld

HILTON HEAD mid-island

Alexander’s: 76 Queens Folly Road. 785-4999. ld

✰ Alfred’s: European-trained chef Alfred Kettering combines some of the most appealing ele-ments of classic American and Continental cuisine in this tiny Plantation Center hideaway. Grab a seat at the chef’s counter to watch the master at work, crank-ing out German favorites such as slow-cooked Sauerbraten or pan-sauteed Wienerschnitzel.TRY THIS: Roasted Chilean Sea Bass over mashed potatoes and spinach with Chardonnay sauce, $25.95. 807 William Hilton Parkway, #1200, in Plantation Center. 341-3117. www.alfredsof-hiltonhead.com. D

Arthur’s Grille: Arthur Hills course, Palmetto Dunes. 785-1191. ld

Big Jim’s BBQ, Burgers and Pizza: Robert Trent Jones course, Palmetto Dunes. 785-1165. ld

Bistro 17: 17 Harbourside Lane in Shelter Cove. 785-5517. ld

Bonefi sh: 890 William Hilton Parkway. 341-3772. ld

Carrabba’s Italian Grill: 14 Folly Field Drive. 785-5007. ld

Café at the Marriott: Oceanside at Marriott Beach and Golf Resort, Palmetto Dunes. 686-8488. bl

Café Street Tropez: 841 William Hilton Parkway. 785-7425. ldo

✰ Carolina Seafood House: Fresh seafood at reasonable prices, close to the beach. Dinners start as low as $9. In addition to fi sh, shrimp, scallops, oysters and clams, Carolina Seafood House offers a well-rounded menu with slow-roasted prime rib, pecan-crusted chicken and Lowcountry favorites such as shrimp and grits. TRY THIS: Bikini Island Atomic Shrimp. Jumbo shrimp fl ash fried, tossed with Atomic Sauce and served on a bed of sliced cabbage, $5.99. Hilton Head Island Beach and Tennis Resort, 40 Folly Field Road. 842-0084. d

Chef David’s Roastfi sh & Cornbread: 70 Marshland Road. 342-2996. ld

Coco’s On The Beach: 663 William Hilton Parkway; also located at beach marker 94A. 842-2626. ld

✰ Coconutz Sportz Bar: With a 12-foot high defi nition television you can see from the street and 17 other TVs tuned to every sport-ing event you can imagine, this is a good place to watch the game. It’s like a home away from home. With $10 buckets, it might be even better.Try this: Jumbo “BLT” salad; let-tuce, tomato, shredded cheese and lots of crispy bacon, $8.99. Hilton Head Island Beach and Tennis Resort, 40 Folly Field Road. 842-0043 do

Conroy’s: Hilton Head Marriott Beach and Golf Resort, Palmetto Dunes. 686-8499. ds

✰ Ela’s Blu Water Grille: Chef Chris Cohen combines his New England culinary fl are with fresh-catch specialties at this three-level waterfront masterpiece overlook-ing Broad Creek and Shelter Cove Marina. The 165-seat restaurant has been featured in Bon Appetit magazine and has won three pres-



tigious OpenTable awards for Hilton Head’s best ambiance, best scenic view and best seafood. Try This: Pan Seared Diver Scallops with crab risotto, �� butter and herbs, $28. 1 Shelter Cove Lane in Shelter Cove Harbour. 785-3030. www.elasgrille.com. ld

Flora’s Italian Cafe: 841 William Hilton Parkway in South Island Square. 842-8200. d

P Gator’z Pizza: Famous for its square pizza, hence the tagline “Pie R Square.” If you do the math, Gator’z provides more slices per pie than any-where on the island. Try This: The “Mega” with pepperoni with 20 slices. Bring your appetite, $22.67. Hilton Head Island Beach & Tennis Resort. 842-0004. d

Giuseppi’s Pizza and Pasta: 32 Shelter Cove Lane in Shelter Cove. 785-4144. ld

Harold’s Diner: 641 William Hilton Parkway. 842-9292. bl

HH Prime: Hilton Oceanfront Resort in Palmetto Dunes. 341-8058. blds

Island Bagel: South Island Square. 686-3353. bl

P Jamaica Joe’z Beach Bar: Located just steps from the beach and adjacent to the island’s largest swim-ming pool. Open to the public. Try This: All beef chili dog with cheese and onions, served with chips, $4.99. Hilton Head Island Beach and Tennis Resort, 40 Folly Field Road. 842-0044.

P Kingfisher Seafood, Pasta and Steakhouse: If you’re seeking an evening of great food and entertain-ment, be sure to visit this picturesque waterfront restaurant. Live music, danc-ing, comedy and magic complement Kingfisher’s extensive menu of fresh seafood, homemade pasta and juicy steaks. Watch the sun go down over Broad Creek and Shelter Cove Harbour.

Try This: Seafood Volcano with a snow crab cluster, a dozen peel & eat shrimp and four oysters on a halfshell, $19.99. 18 Harbourside Lane in Shelter Cove. 785-4442. www.kingfisherseafood.com. Do

Little Venice: 2 Shelter Cove Lane in Shelter Cove. 785-3300. ld

New York City Pizza: 45 Pembroke Dr., Ste. 105. 689-2229. ld

P Old Oyster Factory: With pan-oramic views overlooking Broad Creek, this Hilton Head landmark was voted one of the country’s “Top 100 Scenic View Restaurants” by OpenTable. It was also recently recommended in the “Off the Beaten Track” column of The Wall Street Journal. Wine Spectator magazine bestowed its “Award of Excellence” for the restaurant’s wine list and knowledge of wine. Try This: Potato Crusted Black Grouper served with garlic Parmesan rice and julienned vegetables, �� with a horseradish cream, $24.99. 101 Marshland Road. 681-6040. www.oldoysterfactory.com do

Parrot Cove Grill & Bar: Shelter Cove Harbour. 13 Harbourside. 341-3500. ld

Pazzo: 807 William Hilton Parkway in Plantation Center. 842-9463. ld

Pomodori: 1 New Orleans Road. 686-3100. ld

Ruan Thai Cuisine I: 81 William Hilton Parkway, Hilton Head Island. 785-8575. ld

Scott’s Fish Market Restaurant and Bar: 17 Harbour Side Lane. 785-7575. d

P San Miguel’s: Enjoy the island’s best selection of margaritas while taking in amazing views of the water from the outdoor bar overlooking Shelter Cove Marina. The menu features all the tra-ditional items you would expect to ��at a Mexican restaurant, plus several sophisticated dishes such as Enchiladas


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del Mar and Shrimp Veracruz. Did we mention the margaritas? The Cadillac on the rocks must be tasted. TRY THIS: Deluxe Burrito topped with enchilada sauce and scallions, served with Mexican rice, $10.95. 9 Shelter Cove Lane in Shelter Cove Harbour. 842-4555. www.sanmiguels.com. ld

Santa Fe Café: 807 William Hilton Parkway in Plantation Center. 785-3838. ld

Sea Grass Grille: 807 William Hilton Parkway. 785-9990. ld

Signals Lounge: 130 Shipyard Drive Crowne Plaza Resort. 842-2400.

Starbucks: 32 Shelter Cove Lane. 842-4090

Street Meet: 95 Mathews Drive in Port Royal Plaza. 842-2570. ldo

Up the Creek Pub & Grill: Broad Creek Marina, 18 Simmons Road. 681-3625. ldo

XO Lounge: 23 Ocean Lane in the Hilton Oceanfront Resort, Palmetto Dunes. 341-8080.

HILTON HEAD south end

Alligator Grille: 33 Offi ce Park Rd., Park Plaza. 842-4888. d

Amigos Cafe y Cantina: 70 Pope Avenue. 785-8226. ld

Angler’s Beach Market Grill: 2 North Forest Beach Drive, 785-3474. ld

Annie O’s: 124 Arrow Road. 341-2664. LD

Asian Bistro: 51 New Orleans Road. 686-9888. ld

Aunt Chilada’s Easy Street Cafe: 69 Pope Avenue. 785-7700. ld

Beach Break Grill: 24 Palmetto Bay Road, Suite F. 785-2466. Ld

Bess’ Delicatessen and Catering: 55 New Orleans Road, Fountain Center. 785-5504. bl

✰ Big Bamboo Cafe: After expand-ing its outside deck, owners of The Big Bamboo Café decided to upgrade their menu, focusing on fresh seafood items. Many fried items have been replaced with healthier grilled options, such as chargrilled chicken tacos. The appetizers and side items are also

more sophisticated, from blue cheese coleslaw to citrus cerviche.TRY THIS: Bikini Wrap; hummus, cucumbers, tomatoes, peppers, feta and viagrette, served with blue cheese coleslaw, $8.50. 1 North Forest Beach Drive, Coligny Plaza. 686-3443. ldo

Bistro Mezzaluna: 55 New Orleans Road 842-5011. d

Black Marlin Bayside Grill and Hurricane Bar: 86 Helmsman Way in Palmetto Bay Marina. 785-4950. lds

Bomboras Grille and Chill Bar: 101 A/B Pope Avenue, Coligny Plaza. 689-2662 ldo

Bravo Pizza: 1B New Orleans Road. 342-7757. ld

Brellas Café: 130 Shipyard Drive. 842-2400. bd

British Open Pub: 1000 William Hilton Parkway D3 in the Village at Wexford. 686-6736. Ldo

Bullies BBQ: 3 Regents Pkwy. 686-7427. LD

Callahan’s Sports Bar & Grill: 49 New Orleans Road. 686-7665. ldo

✰ Captain Woody’s: Many restau-rants claim to be a favorite of locals. Speaking as locals, one of our favorites is Captain Woody’s. Owners Shannon and Russell Anderson made a good thing even better with their new loca-tion at 6 Target Road. Woody’s now offers more seating, an expanded menu and an attractive outdoor patio with an attached bar. TRY THIS: Grouper Melt, fried and topped with sauteed onions, mush-rooms and melted cheese. Served open faced on a kaiser roll with home-made chips, $13.99. 6 Target Road. 785-2400. www.captainwoodys.com. ldo

✰ Charlie’s L’Etoile Verte: A great place for a power lunch or a romantic dinner. Owner Charlie Golson and his son Palmer write their entire menu by hand each day, based on the freshest local seafood available. The dinner menu offers an array of 14 fresh fi sh, rack of lamb, fi let mignon and more. TRY THIS: Local Cobia grilled with mango vinaigrette, $29. 8 New Orleans Road. 785-9277. www.charliesgreenstar.com. ld



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P Charbar: Pick a bread, a protein, your veggies, and your toppings and Charbar will whip up a custom-built burger that will blow your mind. Voted Hilton Head’s best burger at the 2012 Burgers & Brew Festival and Hilton Head Monthly’s 2012 Reader’s Choice favorite “Rookie Restaurants.” You can also �� amazing sandwiches, salads and drink specials. Live music. Try This: Champ Burger with Benton bacon marmalade, Dijon mustard, dill pickles and sharp cheddar cheese with fries, $10. 33 �� Park Rd., Suite 213, Park Plaza. 785-2427. LDo

Casey’s Sports Bar and Grille: 37 New Orleans Road. 785-2255. ldo

Catch 22: 37 New Orleans Plaza. 785-6261. d

Coligny Deli & Grill: Coligny Plaza. 785-4440. ld

Corks Neighborhood Wine Bar: 11 Palmetto Bay Road. 671-7783. do

CQ’s: 140A Lighthouse Lane. 671-2779. ld

Crane’s Tavern and Steakhouse: 26 New Orleans Road. 341-2333. d

Crazy Crab (Harbour Town): 149 Lighthouse Road. 363-2722. ld

Deli by the Beach: Village at Wexford. 785-7860. ld

P DelisheeeYo: Executive chef Cathryn Matthes, a longtime islander, has taken the frozen yogurt craze up a few notches with an emphasis on healthy toppings such as fresh ber-ries, organic apples, unsalted Georgia pecans, pumpkin seeds and more. In addition to yogurt, Delisheeeyo offers an organic juice bar, vegetarian lunch options and other healthy snacks in a clean, vibrant and artful environment. Try This: Buddah Bowl; organic qui-noa and lentils steamed in alkaline water with coconut oil, garam masala and sea salt, garnished with veggies and Uncle Vic’s Liquid Love dressing, $6.25. 32 Palmetto Bay Road in the Village Exchange. 785-3633. www.delisheeeyo.com.

P Daniel’s Restaurant and Bar: From the hand-carved wooden entrance to the sleek and sophisticated big-city feel of the interior design,

this oasis next to the beach offers a truly unique dining and nightlife experience. The tapas-style menu was inspired from dishes around the globe. The Butcher’s Block Steakhouse menu has everything from a petit filet mignon to a giant 22-ounce Porterhouse steak. Try This: Cinnamon Lamb Kabobs with Tahini and Indian black honey, $13. 2 North Forest Beach Drive. 341-9379. www.danielshhi.com. ldo

P Flatbread Grill and Bar: Upscale casual dining for family and friends in a friendly, energetic atmosphere. Neapolitan pizza, fresh pasta, gourmet salads and hearty Flatbread sand-wiches. Enhance your meal with a cold draft beer or specialty cocktail. Dine-in, delivery or take-out, located 200 feet from famous Coligny Beach Park. Try This: Buffalo Flat Wrap; fried chicken tossed in Buffalo sauce with bacon, swiss cheese, lettuce and toma-to served with a side of ranch dressing, $9.95. 2 North Forest Beach Drive. 341-2225. www.flatbreadgrillhhi.com. ldo


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DryDock: 21 Office Park Road. 842-9775. ldo

Earle of Sandwich Pub: 1 North Forest Beach Drive in Coligny Plaza. 785-7767. ld

Electric Piano: 33 Office Park Road. 785-5399. o

Fat Baby’s: 120 Arrow Road. 842-4200. ld

Fiesta Fresh Mexican Grill: 51 New Orleans Road. 785-4788. ld

French Kiss Bakery: Coligny Plaza, 1 North Forest Beach Drive. 687-5471. bl

Frozen Moo: Coligny Plaza, 1 North Forest Beach Drive. 842-3131

Frosty Frog Cafe: 1 North Forest Beach in Coligny Plaza. 686-3764. ldo

Fusion: 14 Greenwood Drive in the Gallery of Shoppes. 715-9365. ld

Gillan’s Fresh Seafood & oyster bar: 841 William Hilton Parkway, Suite A, in South Island Square. 681-FISH (3474). ld

Gruby’s New York Deli: 890 William Hilton Parkway in the Fresh Market Shoppes. 842-9111. bl

Harbour Side burgers and brews: Harbour Town, Sea Pines. 842-1444. ld

Harbour Town Bakery and Cafe: Harbour Town, Sea Pines. 363-2021. bl

Harbour Town Grill: Harbour Town Links Clubhouse, Sea Pines. 363-8380. bld

Hilton Head Diner: 6 Marina Side Drive. 686-2400. bldo

Hilton Head Brewing Company: 7C Greenwood Drive, Hilton Head Plaza. 785-3900. ldo

Hilton Head Ice Cream: 55 New Orleans Road, #114. 852-6333.

Hinchey’s Chicago Bar and Grill: 36 South Forest Beach Drive. 686-5959. ldo

Hinoki of Kurama: 37 New Orleans Road. 785-9800. ld

Hot Dog Harbour: Unit E-5, Coligny Plaza. 785-5400. ld

Hugo’s: 841 William Hilton Parkway. 785-HUGO. ld

It’s Greek To Me: 11 Lagoon Road in Coligny Plaza. 842-4033. ldo

Java Joe’s: 101 Pope Avenue in Coligny Plaza. 686- 5282. bldo

Jazz Corner: Village at Wexford. 842-8620. do

Jump and Phil’s Bar and Grill: 7 Greenwood Drive, Suite 3B. 785-9070. ldo

Karma / Ultimate Teen Nightlife: 5 Lagoon Road. 424-4016 o

Kenny B’s French Quarter Cafe: 70 Pope Avenue in Circle Center. 785-3315. blds

Kurama Japanese Steak and Seafood House: 9 Palmetto Bay Road. 785-4955. d

La Hacienda: 11 Palmetto Bay Road. 842-4982. ld

Land’s End Tavern: South Beach Marina, Sea Pines Resort. 671-5456. bld

Lodge Beer and Growler Bar: 7B


IL CARPACCIO 342-9949

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Greenwood Drive, Hilton Head Plaza. 842-8966. do

P Mellow Mushroom: The place where Hilton Head’s pizza lovers and beer lovers gather. Outstanding pies made with spring water dough, pre-pared fresh every day. The ‘Shroom is also a great spot for hoagies, calzones, salads. A large bar and numerous ��screen TVs make it a popular spot for watching sporting events. Try This: The Mad Italian pizza; oil and garlic base topped with salami, roasted red peppers, onions, ham, mozzarella and pepperoncini, $24.95 (large). 33 Office Park Road in Park Plaza. 686-2474. www.mellowmushroom.com. ldo

Lowcountry Backyard: 32 Palmetto Bay Road at The Village Exchange. 785-9273. bld

P Ombra Cucina Rustica: Popular local chef Michael Cirafesi and dis-tinguished Philadelphia chef Nunzio Patruno have teamed up to open this upscale Italian restaurant in the Village at Wexford. Many dishes were created hundreds of years ago, passed down

from generation to generation. All des-erts, pastas and breads are made daily using natural and fresh ingredients imported from Italy. Try This: Carpaccio di Manzo; thinly sliced raw “Piemontese” beef, arugula, olive oil and shaved Parmigiano, $14. Village at Wexford. 842-5505. www.ombrahhi.com. d

Marker 59: Beach House hotel. One South Forest Beach Drive. 785-5126. Bld

Market Street Cafe: 12 Coligny Plaza. 686-4976. ld

Marley’s Island Grille: 35 Office Park Road in Park Plaza. 686-5800. do

Michael Anthony’s: 37 New Orleans Road. 785-6272. d

New York City Pizza: 81 Pope Avenue. 842-2227. ld

Nick’s Steak & Seafood: 9 Park Lane. 686-2920. d

One Hot Mama’s: 7 Greenwood Drive, Hilton Head Plaza. 682-6262. ldso

Palmetto Bay Sunrise Café: 86 Helmsman Way in Palmetto Bay Marina. 686-3232. bl

Paulie’s Coal-Fired Pizza: 1034 William Hilton Parkway. 785-3510. ldO

Philly’s Café and Deli: 102 Fountain Center, New Orleans Road. 785-9966. l

Pino Gelato: 1000 William Hilton Parkway, Village at Wexford. 842-2822.

Plantation Café and Deli (south): 81 Pope Avenue in Heritage Plaza. 785-9020. bl

Pomodori: 1 New Orleans Road. 686-3100. d

Quarterdeck: 149 Lighthouse Road, Harbour Town, Sea Pines. 842-1999. ldo

P Red Fish: Upscale dining at its finest. Head chef Chaun Bescos takes advantage of his close relationship with local growers and farmer’s mar-kets, tailoring Red Fish’s menu around which foods are in season. The result is an eclectic blend of seafood, steaks, fresh fruit and local vegetables.


ReD FISH 686-3388

CHARLIe’S L’etOILLe veRte 785-9277

DANIeL’S 341-9379



Try This: Lowcountry Shrimp and Grits; served with Keegan Filion Farms chorizo gravy and fried okra over a bed of sauteed kale, $24. 8 Archer Road. 686-3388. www.redfishofhiltonhead.com. ld

P Salty Dog Cafe: One of Hilton Head’s favorite outdoor cafes for more than 20 years. Fresh seafood. Located at South Beach Marina, overlooking Braddock Cove. Both indoor and out-door seating are available. Live music and children’s entertainment nightly during the season. Try This: Crab Cake Dinner; two fresh-ly prepared Chesapeake-style lump crab cakes with homemade remoulade sauce. Served with Captain’s Au Gratin potatoes and fresh vegetables, $22.99. South Beach Marina Village, Sea Pines Resort. 671-7327. www.saltydog.com. ld

Reilley’s Grill and Bar (south): 7D Greenwood Drive. 842-4414. ldo

Rita’s Water Ice: 1 North Forest Beach Drive, Coligny Plaza. 686-2596.

Robert Irvine’s Eat!: 1000 William Hilton Parkway in the Village at Wexford. 785-4850. d

Sage Room: 81 Pope Avenue, Heritage Plaza. 785-5352. d

Sea Shack: 6 Executive Park Drive. 785-2464. ld

Sea Pines Beach Club and Surfside Grill: North Sea Pines Drive. 842-1888. ld

Signe’s Heaven Bound Bakery & Cafe: 93 Arrow Road. 785-9118. bls

Skillets Café: Coligny Plaza. 785-3131. bld

Smokehouse: 34 Palmetto Bay Road. 842-4227. bldo

SmuthIland: 11 Palmetto Bay Rd. in Island Crossing shopping center. 842-9808.

Southern Coney & Breakfast: 70 Pope Avenue in Circle Center. 689-2447. bl

Stack’s Pancakes of Hilton Head: 2 Regency Parkway. 341-3347. bld

Starbucks (south): 11 Palmetto Bay Road. 341-5477

Steamers: 28 Coligny Plaza. 785-2070. ld

Stellini:15 Executive Park Road. 785-7006. d

Stu’s Surfside: 1 North Forest Beach Drive, Coligny Plaza. 686-7873. ld

The Studio: 20 Executive Park Road. 785-6000. d

Sweet Carolina Cupcakes: 1 N. Forest Beach Drive. 342-2611.

Tiki Hut: 1 South Forest Beach Drive at the Beach House. 785-5126. old

TJ’s Take and Bake Pizza: 11 Palmetto Bay Road in the Island Crossing Center. 842-8253 ld

Topside at the Quarterdeck: Harbour Town, Sea Pines. 842-1999. d

Trattoria Divina: 33 Office Park Road. 686-4442. d

Truffles Cafe (south): 785-3663. 8 Executive Park Road. ld

Truffles Cafe (Sea Pines): 671-6136. 71 Lighthouse Road. Sea Pines Center. ld

Vari Asian Seafood and Suhi Buffet: 840 William Hilton Pkwy. 785-9000. ld

Vine: 1 North Forest Beach Drive in Coligny Plaza. 686-3900. ld

P Watusi: Self-serve frozen yogurt, coffee and smoothies are the special-ties at this breakfast and lunch cafe. Customers are encouraged to stay and take advantage of the free Wi-Fi and comfortable couches. Several vegetar-ian items are available. Try This: The Big Watusi breakfast sandwich; three scrambled eggs, sausage, bacon and cheese served on toasted Cuban bread, $6.95. 71 Pope Avenue. 686-5200. www.islandwatusi.com. BL

Wild Wing Café: 72 Pope Avenue. 785-9464. ldo

Wine & Cheese If You Please: 24 Palmetto Bay Rd. Suit G. 842-1200.

P Wreck of the Salty Dog: Casual and fun in the same spirit as The Salty Dog Cafe with the same menu. Nightly chef’s specials add a uniqueness to this spot. Fresh seafood, steaks and sand-wiches in a nautical atmosphere. One of the best views on the island. Try This: Live Maine Lobster; every Wednesday 4-9 p.m., $18.99. South Beach Marina Village, Sea Pines. 671-7327. d



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BlufftonAmigos Cafe y Cantina (Bluffton): 133 Towne Drive. 815-8226. ld

P Backwater Bill’s: Down-home Lowcountry favorites such as corn and crab fritters, smoked brisket and chopped salad. Inviting �� lodge decor and views of Hampton Lake everywhere you turn. Daily specials. Try This: Angus Beef Dip; hot roast beef piled high with melted cheddar cheese on a hoagie roll with crispy onions, horseradish sauce and au jus, $9.50. 20 Hampton Lake Drive. 875-5253. www.hampton-lake.com. ldo

Badabings Pizza and Pasta: 68 Bluffton Road. 836-9999. ld

Bluffton BBQ: 11 State of Mind Street. 757-7427, blufftonbbq.com. ld

Bluffton f amily Seafood House: 27 Dr. Mellichamp Drive. 757-4010. ld

British o pen Pub: 60 Sun City Lane, 705-4005 and 1 Sheridan Park Drive, 815-6736. Ldo

Buffalos Restaurant: 476 Mount Pelia Road inside Palmetto Bluff. 706-6500. ld

Cahill’s Market & Chicken Kitchen: 1055 May River Rd. 757-2921. ld

P Captain Woody’s: Specializing in shrimp, clams and oysters which you can get freshly shucked, raw or steamed. Outdoor seating, indoor seating and a second-level open deck with an attached bar. A favorite hangout for locals. Try This: Grouper Melt, fried and topped with sauteed onions, mushrooms and melted cheese. Served open faced on a kaiser roll with homemade chips, $13.99. 17 State of Mind Street in the Calhoun Street Promenade. 757-6222. www.cap-tainwoodys.com. ldo

Choo Choo BBQ Xpress: 129 Burnt Church Rd. 815-7675. ldo

Claude & uli’s Bistro: 1533 Fording Island Road. 837-3336. ld

Coconuts Bar & Grille: 39 Persimmon Street. 757-0602. do

Corks neighborhood Wine Bar: 1297 May River Road. 815-5168. do

Corner Perk Cafe: 142 Burnt Church Road. 816-5674. bl

P the Cottage Cafe, Bakery and tea Room: A restored 1868 cottage serving scrumptious food with a side of old-world charm. Breakfast, lunch, Sunday brunch, tea and diner feature sophisticated cuisine with a Lowcountry �� Fabulous fresh-baked pies, cakes, tarts, scones and cookies. Try This: Summer in Maine Lobster Pot Pie; in puff pastry, drizzled with creme fraiche and scallions,




$21.95. 38 Calhoun Street. 757-0508. www.thecottagebluffton.com. bl

Downtown Deli: 27 Dr. Mellichamp Drive. 815-5005. bl

El Super Internacional: 33 Sherington Dr. 815-8113. ld

Fiddlehead Pizza: 142 Burnt Church Road. 757-6466. ld

Fiesta Fresh Mexican Grill: 876 Fording Island Road (Hwy. 278), Suite 1. 706-7280. ld

Giuseppi’s Pizza and Pasta: 25 Bluffton Road. 815-9200. ld

Gruby’s New York Deli: 198 Okatie Village Drive. 705-4190. ld

Hana Sushi and Japanese Fusion: 1534 Fording Island Road. 837-3388. www.hanasushifusion.com ld

Honeybaked Ham: 1060 Fording Island Road. 815-7388. bld

Jim ‘N Nick’s Bar-B-Q: 872 Fording Island Road. 706-9741. ld

Katie O’Donald’s: 1008 Fording Island Road (Kittie’s Crossing). 815-5555. ldo

Kelly’s Tavern: 11B Buckingham Plantation Drive. 837-3353. bldo

Kickin’ Chicken: 1011 Fording Island Rd. in the Best Buy Shopping Center. 836-5040. ldo

Kobe Japanese Restaurant: 30 Plantation Park Drive. 757-6688. ld

Longhorn: Inside Tanger I. 705-7001. ld

Los Jalapeno’s Mexican Grill: The Bridge Center. 837-2333. ld

May River Grill: 1263 May River Road. 757-5755. ld

P Mellow Mushroom: The place where Bluffton’s pizza lovers and beer lovers gather. Outstanding pies made with spring water dough, prepared fresh every day. The ‘Shroom is also a great spot for hoagies, calzones, salads and other munchies. A large bar and numer-ous �� screen TVs make it a popular spot for watching sporting events. Try This: Magical Mystery Tour pizza; pesto base pizza and crust with button and portobello mushrooms, mozzarel-la, spinach, feta and jalapenos, $24.95 (large). 878 Fording Island Road. 706-0800. www.mellowmushroom.com. ldo

Mi Tierra: 27 Dr. Mellichamp Drive. 757-7200. ld

Mi Tierrita: 214 Okatie Village Drive. 705-0925. ld

Moe’s Southwest Grill: 3 Malphrus Road. 837-8722. ld

Mulberry Street Trattoria: 1476 Fording Island Road. 837-2426.lds

NEO: 326 Moss Creek Village. 837-5111. ld

Old Town Dispensary: 15 Captains Cove. 837-1893. ldO

Outback Steakhouse: 100 Buckwalter Place. 757-9888. ld

Panda Chinese Restaurant: 25 Bluffton Road. 815-6790. ld

Pino Gelato Gourmet Cafe: 1536 Fording Island Road. 837-2633.

Plantation Cafe & Deli: 1532 Fording Island Road. 815-4445.

Pour Richard’s: 4376 Bluffton Parkway. 757-1999. do

The Pub at Old Carolina: 91 Old Carolina Road. 757-6844. d

R BAR: 70 Pennington Drive. 757-7264. ld

Red Stripes Caribbean Cuisine and Lounge: 8 Pin Oak Street. 757-8111. ldo

River House Restaurant: 476 Mount Pelia Road in Palmetto Bluff. 706-6500. ld

Robert Irvine’s Nosh!: Inside Tanger II. 837-5765. ld

Ruan Thai Cuisine II: 26 Towne Drive, Belfair Town Village. 757-9479. ld

Saigon Cafe: 1304 Fording Island Road. 837-1800. bld

Sake House: G1017 Fording Island Road Ste 105. 706-9222. ld

Sigler’s Rotisserie: 12 Sheridan Park Circle. 815-5030. d

Sippin’ Cow Cafe: 1230 May River Road. 757-5051. bl

Squat N’ Gobble: 1231 May River Road. 757-4242. bld

Stooges Cafe: 25 Sherington Drive. 706-6178. bl

Sublime Prime: 163 Bluffton Road, Suite F. 815-6900. d



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Truffles Cafe: 815-5551. 91 Towne Drive Belfair Towne Village. ld

Vineyard 55: 55 Calhoun Street. 757-9463. d

Zepplin’s Bar & Grill: Inside Station 300. 25 Innovation Dr. 815-2695. ldo

P Tavern 46: Casual yet upscale din-ing with a menu that features a selec-tion of steak, local seafood, gourmet burgers, barbecue ribs, slow-cooked pork chops and many desserts. One of the largest bars in the Lowcountry with 34 beers on tap. With 15 ��TVs, it’s also a good place to watch sporting events. Try This: Chipotle Chicken Cavatelli; grilled chicken, red peppers, spin-

ach and sweet corn over cavatelli pasta with chipolte cream sauce and Parmesan, $15. 16 Kittie’s Landing Road. 815-2327. ldo

Walnuts Café: 70 Pennington Drive in Sheridan Park. 815-2877. bls

Wild Wing Café (Bluffton): 1188 Fording Island Road. 837-9453. 837-9453. ld

Daufuskie islan Deagle’s nest: 56 Fuskie Lane, Bloody Point, 341-5522.

Marshside Mama’s Cafe: 15 Haig Point Road on County Landing. 785-4755. ld M


A few big changes have come to �e Big Bamboo Café. �e popular res-taurant and bar has expanded its outside deck on the second level of Coligny Plaza, adding about 50 feet to the front of the restaurant. Management also decided to upgrade its menu, focusing on fresh seafood items.

“We have a daily fresh catch special which changes every day,” co-owner Tristan O’Grady said. “We have moved away from the touristy type of food and have moved to a more cu�ing-edge menu.”

�e restaurant hired a team of culinary experts to help revamp the menu. Many fried items have been replaced with healthier grilled options, such as chargrilled chicken tacos. �e appetizers and side items are also more sophisticated, from blue cheese coleslaw to citrus cerviche.

�e Big Bamboo has also added to its live music schedule with lunch and dinner shows played on the new outside deck. �e popular late night shows will continue to be played on the stage inside, making for live music every day of the week.

Popcorn will continue to be served, free of charge. For more information call 843-686-3443 or go online to www.bigbamboocafe.com.

Big Bamboo gets new deck, menu


Michael Cirafesi was working as executive chef at one of Hilton Head Island’s highly regarded Italian res-taurants in October of 2010 when he got the call.

It was from his mentor, distinguished chef Nunzio Patruno.

“He brought it to my attention that I was almost 40 years old and needed to be on my own, find my own restaurant,” Cirafesi said.

The student agreed with his teacher.

His passion for Italian cuisine, his natural talent and 24 years of hard work in several respected kitchens had brought him much acclaim. Now, he was ready to reap the financial rewards of owning his own place.

Michael Cirafesi and Nunzio Patruno came together again, this time as partners to open OMBRA Cucina Rustica in the building that formerly housed Antonio’s restaurant in the Village at Wexford. The two realized they had found the perfect spot and spent the next 12 months transforming the building into the Tuscan farmhouse look the two had envisioned. The floors were constructed of reclaimed wood. The walls put up were a mixture of reclaimed brick and Tuscan limestone. Colors were inspired by a photo from an old Tuscan architectural book.

“The whole place was completely gutted – from the front door to the back door,” Cirafesi said. “Everything had to be re-painted, replaced and redesigned. We wanted to make this place special and unique.”

Cirafesi’s dream came true on Nov. 17, 2012, the day OMBRA Cucina Rustica opened for business.

The menu is filled with classical regional Italian cuisine. Many dishes were created hundreds of years ago, passed down from generation to generation. Cirafesi hopes custom-ers can appreciate his food’s authenticity.

“Our Proscuitto di Parma and Parmigiano is authentic, it’s from Parma,” Cirafesi said. We use very high-end, true-blue ingredients. All the products we use are Italian products.”

OMBRA Cucina Rustica a dream come true for popular island chef

Hours are 4:30-10 p.m. seven days a week. Reservations are rec-ommended but walk-ins are welcome. For more information, call

843-842-5505.

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�e menu is �lled with classical regional Italian cuisine. Many dishes were created

hundreds of years ago, passed down from generation to generation.

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Hours are 4:30-10 p.m. seven days a week. Reservations are rec-ommended but walk-ins are welcome. For more information, call

843-842-5505.

The dedication to his Sicilian heritage gives OMBRA a unique selection of fish not found in local waters, such as turbot and spigola from the Mediterranean. Freshness is a top priority.

“If it doesn’t look like it just fell out of the water, it gets sent back,” Cirafesi said.

The ravioli changes every couple of days and is based on the season. When interviewed, it was filled with mortadella and toasted pistachios. One of Cirafesi’s favorite menu items is the beef carpaccio.

“I learned that straight from Nunzio, 18 years ago,” Cirafesi said. “No one makes it better. I’ve never had a car-paccio like that, even in Italy. The veal carpaccio is the same thing. It’s just outrageous.”

The homemade potato gnocchi with wild mushrooms, gor-gonzola, cream and prosciutto has been a customer favorite. The dessert menu is highlighted by an eggless vanilla cus-tard called Panna Cotta alla Vaniglia. There is also Cirafesi and Nunzio’s signature soft-centered chocolate soufflé cake served with vanilla gelato, called Bombato di Cioccolatino.

Cirafesi’s passion for Italian food also applies to OMBRA’s vast selection of Italian wine. He has self-tested and approved the best brands from all of Italy. His standards are high -- for each three bottles selected, he estimates 10 are rejected.

“Tasting all that wine sounds like a fun job but it really isn’t fun at all,” Cirafesi laughed. “Italy has 20 regions and all of them produce wine. The problem is, people get hooked on one region, say Tuscany for example, and that’s all they know. My idea was to promote all these great wines that come from other obscure areas of Italy as well. I’m just infatuated with Italian wines and all the different types.”

Cirafesi, 39, developed his love for food growing up in a small suburb of Philadelphia. He spent many days in his grandmother’s kitchen, seven doors down, and vividly remembers harvesting food from the family garden for his mother to prepare.

He started cooking professionally for a local Italian restaurant at the age of 15. After high school, he was clas-

sically trained at Philadelphia Culinary School. His first job after graduating was on Philadelphia’s western suburbs. It was a high-end, high-volume place called Primavera, and it was owned by his idol -- Nunzio Patruno.

After one year, the head chef at Primavera recognized Cirafesi’s potential and recommended he train under Patruno himself at his swanky downtown restaurant – The Monte Carlo Living Room.

“I decided to go and I ended up staying for 10 years,” Cirafesi said.

He left Patruno’s nest in 2002 and flew south for an opportunity to be executive chef at one of Hilton Head’s top Italian restaurant. In 2010 under the culinary expertise and leadership of Chef Michael Cirafesi, the restaurant was awarded by OpenTable as one of the top 50 Italian restau-rants in the United States.

“I credit all that to what was instilled in me by Nunzio,” Cirafesi said. “When I came here 11 years ago, no offense to other restaurants, the Italian food was not authentic. All I did was cook the exact way Nunzio taught with the exact same ingredients. I used the exact same techniques and style he instilled in us. I brought that from Philadelphia to Hilton Head and it just exploded.”

Cirafesi has opened his new restaurant with the same strategy, except this time, Patruno is his partner. The 150 seat Tuscan style restaurant includes a nouveau Italian bar featuring specialty Italian cocktails and wines by the glass. Cirafesi also hosts chef tables, cooking classes, and his famous wine dinners.

“We wanted to create this beautiful restaurant and really promote the Italian culture with the best food and best wine in town,” Cirafesi said. “We cater to the connoisseur that enjoys an array of eclectic Italian wines and we also cater to somebody who wants to come in, have a glass of wine, half of a pasta, and go home. Both of those customers will be loved the same way.”

Hours are 4:30-10 p.m. seven days a week. Reservations are recommended but walk-ins are

welcome. For more information, call 843-842-5505.

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MARC FREYCEO

last call


IT HITS YOU RIGHT IN THE FACE! EVERY TIME I GO TO THE BEACH, I’M GREETED BY A TOWN ORDINANCE SIGN THAT STARTS WITH A BIG RED NO. NO

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� e sign lists 120 things that I’m not supposed to do. If I don’t obey the sign, I’m guessing I will be deported to Guantanamo and locked away forever. On a serious note, I can understand why we are telling all beach-goers why we want to keep our beaches pristine. A� er all, respecting regulations will ensure a safe and good experience for all involved. But put yourself in the shoes of a visitor who drove 1,000 miles to Hilton Head Island because they heard we had some of the best beaches in the world. � e � rst thing they see is NO. � e second thing they see is, “Welcome to Town of Hilton Head.” It’s not Southern hospitality. It’s not even correct English. For a few thousand dollars, we could change them to some-thing like:

WELCOME to our world famous beaches! We want you to enjoy them, and for your own safety and for the environment, we want you to observe the following regulations…

Would that not be a be� er way to greet the million-plus visitors we get every year?

It seems like a small thing, but 100 small things lead to the � nal impres-sion we make on our guests. When they return home, we want them to think about their next vacation to our shores and tell all their friends and neighbors about the experience. While the sign itself might be a small thing, it is symbolic of an a� itude of a town that might be caught up in enforcing every regulation possible instead of � nding a balance, allowing businesses to do what they do best — make visitors feel wel-come and entertain them.

Our beaches are our biggest assets, yet we are hardly allowed to do any-thing on them.

Try to organize any type of event that involves food and beverage, a bon� re, organized entertainment or signage and you are likely to � nd the same type of NO a� itude as the sign. I’m only halfway

cynical when saying that I’m surprised organizing a yoga class on the beach does not require a special permit.A Royal Proposal

I know I will get some hate mail from my friends from Port Royal with my next statement, but seriously, why are our tax dollars going to pay for the beach nourishment in Port Royal?

I realize the beach is technically pub-lic, but most Realtors sell Port Royal as a private beach, the reason is that the nearest public access is a long hike by anybody’s standard (unless you are a trained marathon athlete).

So here is the compromise: We pay for your beach re-nourishment. In return, you give us a public access point in your plantation. Deal?

Agree or disagree, but please let me hear your voice if you think that we should be allowed to have more fun on our beaches or if you would like to add some new regulations.

Enjoy the summer and be safe! M

Paul Lambdin of Sea Pines Plantation had this to say about last month’s column, Numbers that tell a story:

Marc - My favorite is: 1 - The number of people it takes to make a difference if they’re willing to make noise, draw attention and disrupt the “status quo.”

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