by Larry Toomer | May 31, 2026 | June 2026, Mayoral Thoughts
Welcome to summer and the return of hurricane season. Though officially the season runs from June 1 to November 30, here in the Lowcountry, the heart of hurricane season is typically from mid-August through October, with September usually being the time when tropical...
by Larry Toomer | May 1, 2026 | May 2026, Mayoral Thoughts, Town of Bluffton
One of the Town of Bluffton’s greatest honors is bringing people together. It is part of what makes this community special. Neighbors gathering in our parks. Families spending time outside. Friends reconnecting. These events shape how we experience Bluffton and make...
by Larry Toomer | Mar 27, 2026 | April 2026, Mayoral Thoughts, Town of Bluffton
Welcome to “late-stage technology,” in which our dependency on everything digital has unwelcome realities of crowded inboxes, constant notifications, and sophisticated cybercriminals. Scammers are taking advantage of our distractions and dependence on digital...
by Larry Toomer | Mar 1, 2026 | March 2026, Mayoral Thoughts, Town of Bluffton
When people think about economic development, they often picture large factories or corporate headquarters. Bluffton has taken a different approach. Here, our economy is built from the ground up – powered by entrepreneurs, small businesses, and local innovators who...
by Larry Toomer | Jan 29, 2026 | February 2026, Mayoral Thoughts, Town of Bluffton
Since my recent column on Bluffton’s new golf cart and specialized vehicle safety ordinance, many residents have reached out with thoughtful questions. Most focus on what South Carolina law requires, what Bluffton added locally and what this ordinance does – and does...
