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...
by Larry Toomer | Dec 30, 2025 | January 2026, Mayoral Thoughts
Golf carts and other specialized vehicles, such as low-speed and utility terrain vehicles, are part of Bluffton’s charm. They’re how many of us get our morning coffee, visit neighbors, or enjoy that short trip to a park or restaurant. They’re convenient, they’re fun,...
by Larry Toomer | Nov 24, 2025 | December 2025, Mayoral Thoughts, Town of Bluffton
As this year ends, I want to take a moment to reflect on where we’ve been and where we’re headed. Bluffton has grown and changed in many ways, but what inspires me most is how our community continues to come together – neighbor to neighbor and family to family – to...
by Larry Toomer | Oct 26, 2025 | Mayoral Thoughts, November 2025, Town of Bluffton
As we rely more on technology to stay connected, manage our finances, and conduct daily business, cybercriminals are keeping pace. Their tactics have grown increasingly sophisticated – from “phishing” emails that mimic familiar organizations to “spoofed” messages...
