The Family that Protects Together: At Seacoast Insurance, dedicated professionalism is a family affair.
If you want to see the fun side of insurance, you have two options. Option one is to turn on the nearest television and leave it on for at least five minutes. During that time, you will probably see at least three “wacky” insurance commercials, featuring apron-clad...
Rockfish @Bomboras Bar: Family-owned destination upping its game once again
“I think we should start a family business,” said a young Taylor Whitehead, son of Rocky and Ginny Whitehead, owner/operators of Rockfish Seafood & Steaks at Bomboras on Hilton Head Island. It might seem an unusual statement for a kid, but not so for this family....
Pulling a Few Strings: Bob Abdou
Step inside the surreal world of puppeteer and ventriloquist Bob Abdou and meet a few of his best dummies.
A Note from Mayor Perry
RBC Heritage Leaves Lasting Impact on the Lowcountry For 55 years, the Heritage Classic Foundation has presented a world-class golf tournament, now known as the RBC Heritage Presented by Boeing. Since its very beginnings, this tournament has been a jewel for our...
A Note from Mayor Sulka
eAs the yellow film of pollen dissipates and the stunning purple and pink azaleas and wisteria pop up everywhere in Bluffton, you know spring has arrived and town events are in full swing. Please mark your calendars for the following opportunities and keep posted...
The Ultimate Floor Show: KPM Flooring dazzles in new mid-island space
Nestled in a quiet, unassuming plaza just outside the hustle and bustle of Palmetto Dunes, longtime island staple, KPM Flooring, has found its new home. The long-awaited reveal of the modern showroom is fast approaching, and the lucky few who have received sneak peeks...
Lights, Camera, Curated: New Lowcountry line of fashion and homeware is born
“I’ve always had an eye for fashion,” said Kelly Caron, owner and founder of Kelly Caron Designs, ASID. “That started when I was a young girl and inspired my interest in signature fabrics, patterns and all kinds of styles and trends.” Caron eventually studied...
Building on a Heritage: Family behind Heritage Fine Jewelry carries on after spending a lifetime learning how
The first shoppers are starting to mill about the elegant tree-lined walkways of Shelter Cove Town Centre. At the waterfront park, those birds who were late for the early worm are flitting about seeing what has been left behind. In the shops, signs are being flipped...
The Campbell Family’s Shared Heritage
Through their dedication to their culture and to each other, the Campbell family is helping tell the Gullah story, one busload at a time.
Sister Style: Gigi’s Boutique sets the standard for Lowcountry style and grace
During the Great Recession, which occurred from late 2007 into 2009, most people were concerned about their investments, their mortgages, and whether they could trust their banks with their money. What most people were not doing was opening a new business. However,...
Spring Bling! Forsythe Jewelers hosts three events that are sure to add some sparkle to the season
Since 1981, Forsythe Jewelers, owned by Andrea and Ray Bragg, has been bringing the world’s best designer jewelry and gifts to Hilton Head Island. Carrying the most popular designer brands, this family-owned business provides a leisurely, small-town shopping...
Teeing up For the Community: First Tee – The Lowcountry honors community members who reflect their core values.
Anyone who has ever seen instructors from First Tee –The Lowcountry know that there’s far more to each lesson than just teaching the game of golf. Yes, students and adults across the region benefit from the shared expertise of these skilled volunteers, improving their...
It’s Time for the RBC Heritage presented by Boeing!
Here’s your guide to the prettiest frocks to strut as you take in some golf at the biggest party on Hilton Head Island.
Editor’s Note: April 2023
50 Years Two businesses featured in this issue are celebrating 50 years: The Greenery and CQ’s Restaurant in Harbour Town. Do you know what it takes to have a successful business for 50 years? I don’t because this little magazine has only been around for 16. I found...
CQ’s Celebrates 50 Years: A tradition since 1973, iconic restaurant has grown up with us
When a restaurant is still creating exceptional dining experiences and wonderful guest memories 50 years after first opening its doors, you know they are doing something right. “Nothing lasts 50 years without a lot of support from many folks,” said Bonnie Lowrey, who...
A Spring Soirée with Chef Lynn Michelle and Cassandra’s Kitchen
There are as many social occasions and parties in the spring as there are flowers blooming in the South. Easter, the RBC Heritage, school graduations and Mother’s Day are just a few reasons we gather to celebrate. The weather is generally stunning, and every day is...
Binya: Artisanal shop and cultural learning center celebrates first year
Lawyer, mom, author, and brand maker, Omolola “Lola” Campbell is, at the heart of it, Gullah. The beauty of her storefront Binya HHI is that Campbell and her family have “binya” (been here) all along and have an incredible story to share. Campbell was born and raised...
Special Home Section: The Home Experts
Special Section featuring the lowcountry’s home experts.
It Takes One. It Takes You.
Local pickleball tourney saving lives by getting people talking about life, loss, love, and surviving addiction
Taking the Party Outside: Sweetgrass Outdoor Kitchens & Grills is cooking up your new backyard paradise.
A good landscaping business can make your outdoor spaces. A great landscaping business can create an outdoor oasis beyond your wildest imaginings, but their work generally stops at the soil. Up until a few years ago, Matt Longwell was a landscaper, full stop. His...
The Real March Madness is at Coligny: It’s the first month of spring, and the party is heating up in Hilton Head’s downtown.
We can get out and mingle with friends and neighbors, listen to some great live music, toast a night out with a delicious meal and maybe get in a little retail therapy. And, as every year, we launch into this annual celebration in the heart of Hilton Head Island’s...
Diary of a Chicken Wing Judge
It has become something of an annual rite of spring around here—for me, anyway. There are a lot of people who obviously look forward to warmer temperatures. Many more look forward to anything green and all the festivities that come along with it in this region....
A Bird Lover’s Bonanza: Wild Birds Unlimited Hilton Head fuels backyard birds and your passion for them
Hilton Head Island and the entire Lowcountry is a mecca for birding enthusiasts. The diversity of bird life, which includes spring and fall migrants as well as local birds, is fascinating both for experienced birders and those just beginning to cultivate bird watching...
Lowcountry Dream Home in Moss Creek: Design Team creates family-friendly, cozy, welcome home
Just across the Hilton Head bridge and overlooking the marsh in the beautiful Moss Creek community lives an abode whose primary function is to keep a family of five cozy and close. On top of that, the home welcomes every visitor and encompasses all that comes with...
Neighborhood Stroll: Moss Creek
#7 North Fairway of Tom Fazio Devil’s Elbow Moss Creek is the first off-island community, just minutes from the Hilton Head Island bridge. Featuring over 1,000 acres of private, gated residential neighborhood, Moss Creek borders Mackay Creek on one side and more than...
StoneWorks of the Lowcountry: Award-winning local business making a name nationwide
Everyone wants that one room in their home that makes a statement to their guests—that one element that people still remember long after their visit. Yet, we also want the room to be a functional and inviting place where family members gather and memories are made...
A Note from Mayor Lisa Sulka
Inaugural Bluffton Buzzard Day, March 5 Leave it to Babbie Guscio, who so rightly is on the Wall of Honor in the Town of Bluffton, to come up with yet another eccentric event. She is one of the most creative people I know and wakes up every morning thinking of unique...
A Note from Mayor Alan Perry
Enhancing Transparency for Town Government Transparency in government is one of the most important qualities I believe in when it comes to public accountability of elected officials. When I ran for mayor of Hilton Head Island, I advocated for ways to make sure our...
Editor’s Note: March 2023
It’s never been an easy thing for me to ask for help As the hard-charging oldest of five children, I was raised to have everything under control from the time my second sibling arrived on the scene two years later. That is perhaps an exaggeration, but as the size of...
For Better or Worse: The Emotional Impact of Divorce
I’m going to go out on a limb here and insist that no one enters into marriage expecting to get a divorce. Case in point: At the time of your wedding, you were so in love. Just look at those beautiful photos from your special day. The joy and anticipation of the...