Year in Review As our community and the world continue to negotiate the pandemic’s fluctuations, the business of the Town of Bluffton continued unabated this year. I want to share some of the town’s...
A Note from Mayor Sulka: January 2022
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January 2022
Treatment Tips from a Friendly Pharmacist for Common Colds in Adults
Article by Sandra Harley Counts, PharmD I’ve just retired to Hilton Head Island after 38 years of teaching drug therapy to family medicine doctors in training. I miss sharing information, so CH2...
For Marc Orlando, Rebirth is the Master Plan Behind His Return
Many of his peers saw the move as inevitable, but for a guy who has made a career out of high-level planning and thinking five steps ahead, Marc Orlando truly...
Made from Scratch: The French Bakery
Marek Belka built The French Bakery from a fan-favorite spot in the old Pineland Station into an iconic island eatery. And he’s just getting started.
Musicians in Bathrooms featuring Brad Swanson
What’s your sign? Taurus Most underrated song that, in your opinion, should be a classic? Neil Young’s (Buffalo Springfield’s) “Expecting To Fly” Biggest compliment you’ve ever gotten from a fan?...
Savanah Pizza Guide
One of my favorite pizza shops when I was a kid in Hialeah, Florida went by the name of Figaro’s. We ate there all the time. I couldn’t really tell you if it was any good or not. I mean, really. I...
A Note from Mayor McCann: January 2022
Palmetto Electric Contributes to Environmental Sustainability Environmental sustainability is a key priority for the Town of Hilton Head Island. Oftentimes, we may think of this as keeping the air...
Dr. Thomas P. Lenns: Concierge Choice
The best healthcare begins with a relationship, and relationships don’t develop in 10 minutes – but that is all the time most physicians can allot in their busy schedules. It’s not your doctor’s...
From The Ground Up: Strengthen the look and value of your home or business with Fortress Floors
Like music underscores a film and changes it completely, Fortress Floors transforms your concrete surfaces from “drab to beautiful” to “expand and beautify your living space.” This is their...
LAVA 24 Fitness: Making Fitness Fun
Locally owned gym offers a complete array of fitness solutions in a friendly environment sure to keep you coming back for more
Getting Back in Touch: The return of the hug
On the Friday after Thanksgiving 2018 (pre-pandemic) my mother-in-law celebrated her ninety-seventh birthday. So, while most everyone else was out searching for Black Friday deals, our family gathered at a nursing home in Lyons, Georgia to honor her and show her some love.
Beyond the Big Box: Ready for something a little less soul-crushing than a trip to the mega chain pharmacy? Bluffton Pharmacy has just what the doctor ordered.
It’s flu season. And what’s more, it’s flu season in the middle of the pandemic that just won’t end.
Beaufort Memorial Now Offering State-of-the-Art Robotic Hip Replacement Surgery
Following almost two years of highly successful knee replacements with the Mako Robotic Arm-Assisted Surgery System, Beaufort Memorial Hospital (BMH) is now offering the leading-edge technology for...
Here for You: Your CBD Store
The heart behind Your CBD Store (and the local website www.cbdrx4u.com) is “you,” the most important ingredient, according to owner Jessica Rollins. “There’s something for every member of the...
Editor’s Note: January 2022
I was walking a few of my clients around Harbour Town earlier this week and had a random thought that spiraled. Just to clarify, my clients in this case were two adorable pooches. One of them is...
All You Need to Know About Bone Broth
One of the hottest trends in wellness today actually dates back 2500 years. “Bone broth may be trendy, but it is absolutely not new,” said Charlotte Hartwick, a holistic nutritionist, wellness...
Interesting Interiors: On time and on trend
It’s 2022, and we’re hoping that this year allows for more family gatherings, traveling, and cocktail parties than before. But regardless of what the future holds—and much in part to what we...
When Creativity and Consistency Meet: Local artist Monica Tovar preserves magic, holds beauty, expresses truth
Local artist Monica Tovar doesn’t know how she became interested in art because it happened so early in her life. “As long as I remember, my family always told me I am an artist,” Tovar said. “I...
Tina Simmons’ Story: Putting the Self Help in Bluffton Self Help
The mission of Bluffton’s storied charity organization, like Bluffton itself, has evolved.
A Perfect Circle: Making the perfect bagel isn’t easy. But Island Bagel & Deli’s staff proves it’s worth it with every sweet and savory bite.
It’s 2 a.m. on Hilton Head Island. Most of us are asleep, but at Island Bagel, of course, at 2 a.m. they’re just getting started. “This is a 24-hour operation,” said owner Ana Rojas. That’s not to...
Faces of Fitness: Breakthrough Fitness
How long have you been in the fitness industry? In February 2022, Breakthrough Fitness will be celebrating its twenty-fifth anniversary. I took the gym over back in January 2012. I was the original...