We moved here three months later and never looked back. At the time, the second pharmacy on the island was opening and they needed a pharmacist, so my dad had a job.
Margaret Crenshaw: Hilton Head Island’s Beloved ‘Foodie’ by Jesse Blanco
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2023
How to Save A Life: Alliance Group Realty Saves Lives, One Patient At a Time
“My hope is that someday we have someone walk into our office and say, ‘I just wanted to come in here and thank you guys because without you, I wouldn’t be here.’” – Bob Clarkson
Sparking Conservation – How Six Local Women Are Making a Difference
The six women highlighted here are talented, passionate, and incredibly accomplished. They spend their days protecting animals, educating young people, advocating for sustainability, organizing volunteer programs, and voicing the concerns of our community.
An Albatross: Local Lady Golfer Shares Most Memorable Shot
When she came home and told her husband that she wanted to take up golf, he thought she had lost her mind. Nonetheless, Sharon got a used set of clubs, took a few lessons, and they’ve been playing ever since.
Women in Business August 2023
Featuring the talented: Amanda Cifaldi, Lola Campbell, Debbie Lowman, Tess Luechtefeld, Ashley Douglas, Tracy Moss, The Women of Butler & College, Nikki Jacoby, Meredith Bannon, Sarah Tiana,...
Outside Brands – Build on Successful Heritage With Woman-Led Leadership Team
“Outside Brands will continue to grow with our three-discipline model of retail, leisure recreation, and destination management, with a focus on the Lowcountry of South Carolina and the Georgia Coastal Empire. We are regularly adding new experiences, services and retail offerings.”
Editor’s Note: August 2023
According to the latest statistics I could find on the interwebs, 42 percent of all businesses in the U.S. are owned by women.
Big Jim’s at Palmetto Dunes Oceanfront Resort
Here’s what people are saying: “Always Great Food! Surprisingly Good! Anytime we’ve come, the food has been excellent! Nice treat! Check out Big Jim’s.”
Real Men of Cycling
As a group of guys who live and breathe bikes, they can not only tell you the best way to get from here to there on two wheels, but they can make sure you get there in comfort and style.
Black in Business
That hands-on help is already making a major impact on the black business community, elevating entrepreneurial dreams above the roadblocks in their way.
Editor’s Note: Go Have Some Fun!
I’m listening to a new podcast called Hilton Head is Still Fun. Heather Rath and Caitlin Lee, two longtime locals in the marketing biz, have taken to the mic and are reminding residents how...
Reclaiming Rest and Play
While rest and play have the potential to help, they don’t magically vanquish all stress into the ethers. I’ll happily let you know if that ever changes. In the meantime, take this as “permission” to add more rest and play into your life.
Blue Galleon: Local Vacation Rental Built and Designed with Instagram in Mind
It’s a scheme so different and refreshing, you almost want to congratulate the homeowner for thinking outside the box, when in fact, what she was thinking of was social media.
Hilton Head Wine & Spirits
“What’s Up, Bob?”
A Note From Mayor Perry
An annual, balanced budget is critical to Hilton Head Island’s livelihood.
A Note From Mayor Sulka
Summer Celebrations It is what Bluffton’s people do best: We “build community” by coming together to celebrate our parks and each other. After a successful inaugural year, the town is pleased to...
Hilton Head Is Still Fun: A Podcast for Locals by Locals
A podcast for locals, by locals: with Caitlin Lee & Heather Rath
Liquid Assets
After building up unprecedented public interest, The Bank is finally open!
Teeing Up Summer Fun
The First Tee – The Lowcountry Is Giving Your Kids A Summer They’ll Never Forget.
Meet the Health Professionals
A July 2023 Special Section on our Health Professionals
Summer Safety from Hilton Head Regional Healthcare
Ahh, sweet summertime! Temperatures get hotter, days get longer, drinks get colder, and life gets a little better.
An Island Love Story
Most tourists come to the Island looking for a week of relaxation. Morgan Richardson (nee Ladd) found a lifelong love.
BEE Cause
Local beekeeper has protected bees and produced honey for 35 years.
Red, White and Blue: Fun Beach Finds at Coligny Plaza
Fun Beach Finds at Coligny Plaza
Nature Up Close: H20’s Nature and Alligator Boat Tours
As the only boat tour allowed in the Sea Pines Nature Preserve, H2O’s Nature and Alligator Boat Tour is an entertaining and highly educational trip for all ages.
6 Activities To Do On The Water With Kids
We’ve rounded up six of the best activities to do on the water with kids. See if your favorite made the list!
Out Of The Box: A Barbie-Inspired Adventure
Get Barbie’s Beach look, shopping look, party look, vacation look and date night look at these fine local retailers!
Life Is Too Short To Skip Dessert
The beauty of dessert is that it does not have to pretend to be healthy. It’s simply one way of adding a little sweetness to life.
The Magic of Harbourfest: Shelter Cove Harbour & Marina
The magic of HarbourFest is real. When you stand under what used to be golden hue of the setting sun and watch it turning on cue to a deep navy blue, cuing the fireworks display, you might have to pinch yourself to believe it.
Editor’s Note: Go Have Some Fun
As July is our biggest month for tourism, we tailored this issue around interesting things for our visitors to do.
A Note from Mayor Sulka
Hurricane Season: Prepare For the Worst, Hope for the Best The last real scare of a hurricane happened in 2016, and since that date, we have seen thousands of residents replaced with new ones. So,...
A Note From Mayor Perry
It's Hurricane season: make a plan, build a kit, stay informed. The Atlantic hurricane season begins June 1 and ends November 30. So, just like you pack your bags with towels, snacks, toys, and...
Forrest Fire BBQ
Scott Forrest Bodkin, the pitmaster in residence at Forrest Fire BBQ. In December of 2021, I got an invite to come try some food. The location wasn’t a secret, but the nature of the food kinda/sorta...
More Than a Policy: Finding the Right Insurance Advisor Key to Protecting Your Asset
Your assets are important to you. And the way you insure them matters, especially when they represent all your investments, hard work, and energy. Whether trying to insure property in multiple...
Live From Coligny – It’s Summer
The hottest stage in town once again fills the south end air with the sweet sounds of local music. Jevon Daly If there’s a soundtrack to summer on Hilton Head Island, it has to sound an awful lot...
Fun in the Sun for Everyone
Pockets Full of Sunshine hosts annual event A happy group of 2022 Fun in the Sun for Everyone participants Since 2014, Pockets Full of Sunshine (PFS), 501(c) 3 nonprofit organization, has been...
Father’s Day Gift Guide
Dorfman Hat $64.95, available at Bennali’s Coastal Wear Brown Dog Duck Socks $15, available at Outside Hilton Head Smathers & Branson Can Cooler $34.50; available at Outside Hilton Head QED...
Grant Backus’ Story of Growth
Grant Backus and his son Grady on Hilton Head Island. The head superintendent for First Tee-The Lowcountry exemplifies the transformative spirit of the organization. The beauty of something like...
Break Through Barriers: Move With Confidence at Benchmark Physical Therapy
Brittney Shuenfelt, Dr. Travis Robbins and Victoria Johansen At Benchmark Physical Therapy, people of all ages and activity levels are empowered to start moving with assurance back into the areas of...
Stay Gold
Grady Lambert just wanted to run across the country and change some lives. His run was cut short, but his mission has only just begun. Somewhere out there, a miracle happened, and we all missed it....
A Midcentury Makeover: Fusion of cultures and styles breathes new life into Port Royal Plantation home
This Port Royal Plantation home was renovated in three seperate phases over a ten year time period. The Gomez’s had always been attracted to the architectural features of older homes and...
Neighborhood Stroll: Port Royal Plantation
An aerial view of Port Royal Plantation, which covers the heel of Hilton Head Island. When observing Hilton Head Island from an airplane, a drone photo, or a map, the island’s shape distinctively...
Men’s Mental Health: The Silent Struggle
It was a beautiful summer day on the University of Georgia campus. While my friends were out having real adventures, I was fighting for the life of my GPA in calculus. Somewhere along the way, I...
Masculine Retreats and How You Can Create Yours!
Masculine Retreats and How You Can Create Yours with Connie Sewell With Father’s Day rambling around the corner, it feels appropriate to spotlight some of our favorite man spaces around the...
Dadpreneurs
Pete Savarese, The Ice Cream Cone, Located in Coligny Plaza, 1 N Forest Beach Dr, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928 (843) 785-4440 colignyicecreamcone.com Fatherhood is a calling, one that can sometimes...
Saving Daws: As Father’s Day approaches and we honor fathers and father figures, one local dad is in the fight of his life—the fight to save his son.
Scott and Stephanie Skager with their children Lennon (5) and Daws (3), and Amanda and Nate Skager with their children Amelia (11) and Nathan (8). As Father’s Day approaches and we honor fathers and...
A Dad Grows Up
It’s a question I get asked all the time. What does it take to be a dad? The people asking me this question are all hypothetical, and in fact may be figments of my imagination, but it does...
Doctor Dad: Father of two and owner of a thriving concierge practice—and lately wearing a developer’s hat—Dr. Kamal Patel shows that you can have it all.
Last year, Dr. Kamal Patel and his family finally pulled off their dream vacation. Spending a week in Paris and a week in London, they did the usual tourist things, which meant a lot of sightseeing....
Haute Yacht Summer
Special thanks to Hilton Head Yacht Charters & Shelter Cove Harbour and Marina for hosting our Photoshoot.
Meet Your Team: Town of Bluffton
Despite its growth, Bluffton is still that idyllic small town we all fell in love with. Helping to keep it that way are the men and women of the Town of Bluffton, your neighbors and friends. There...