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Skillets Turns 30: Join Us in Savoring Three Delicious Decades
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Rob Moul: Fearless Intelligence
“I actually went to school for a program called Intelligence Studies,” he said. “I was going to work for the Federal Government in the CIA, FBI or NSA.”
A Taste of Heritage: Bluffton’s Newest Destination Restaurant, Okan
He’s honoring others on his culinary journey by giving back, helping black-owned farms build programs to serve more restaurants, and working to establish his place in the Lowcountry.
Get Cooking With Le Cookery and Hilton Head Olive Oil & Balsamics
“…the business has also expanded into completely stocking kitchens for their clients. As a newly offered service, they go into a client’s kitchen, inventory the contents, make recommendations and supply the kitchen with tools—from pots and pans, to dinnerware, to glassware, to appliances, to placemats and more.”
Culturally Speaking: Town of Hilton Head Island’s ‘Queen of Culture’ Natalie Harvey
Upcoming projects Harvey is excited about include the 2023 Crescendo Celebration beginning Oct. 10 and culminating in the Hilton Head Lantern Parade (Nov. 18)
Face to Face: As the “KC” in The Face Place by KC prepares for retirement, she looks to new generation to take skincare forward.
And as she prepares for the sun to set on The Face Place by KC, Cooksey is happy to see that the sun will rise on AboutFace Skin Therapy, offering that same dedication, passion and technical know-how that have served her clients for decades.
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.
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.”
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.
Hilton Head Is Still Fun: A Podcast for Locals by Locals
A podcast for locals, by locals: with Caitlin Lee & Heather Rath
Meet the Health Professionals
A July 2023 Special Section on our Health Professionals
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...
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.
Serious Fun: At Alliance Dance Academy, it’s about exploring the joy of dance. It’s about laying the foundations for success. And, oh yeah, it’s about having a blast doing it.
It’s hard to put into words the sheer hypersonic explosion of sound and spirit that a couple of dozen little kids can create. Their bottomless reserves of energy that can only be tapped through...
Daily Cafe + Market
Longtime Hilton Head Island residents bring the Daily Café and Market to life at Shelter Cove Harbour & Marina
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...
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.
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...
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....
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...
Meet the New Disruptors: COAST Brokered by eXp Realty
To the paradigm shifting likes of Blockchain, Amazon and Uber you can add the disruptive crew at COAST Brokered by eXp Realty.
Real Treatment: Carolina Window Designs introduces a new way to make your home beautiful
There is an old proverb that says when a door closes, a window opens. It is one uniquely suited as an introduction to Teresa Knoll, interior design consultant with Carolina Window Designs. When her...
From the Ground Up: What makes an Artisan Custom Homes – Hilton Head home different? Well, that’s entirely up to you.
In his nearly 40 years in the homebuilding business, Michael Saba has amassed an almost encyclopedic knowledge of the craft. He can talk you through the finer points of every aspect of construction,...
A SPAW Experience Like None Other
Red Rover is an uber-clean facility staffed with well-trained professionals who oversee daily PlayCare, overnight boarding, bathing, grooming and an array of a la cart “spaw” services.
Presenting Exceptional Voices through Exceptional Art: Full Spectrum Studio provides safe, supportive environment for special artists to develop, create, and sell their art
Cat McDermott, Victoria Bramson and Allison Good spend the afternoon painting. The mention of the word “artist” typically conjures up ideas associated with a person’s skill, creativity, and vision....
Martina the Therapy Dog: Bringing hope, joy, and smiles to seniors and special needs adults
These days, it’s not uncommon to see all kinds of pets in all kinds of places. Recently, someone posted a picture of a couple of sunbathers on the beach lounging beside their pet duck who seemed to...
A Second Chance: Two companies team up in defense of man’s best friend
No one knows exactly how Chance wound up on that stretch of road in Jasper County. An outgoing, friendly lab mix with a gorgeous white and brown dappled coat, Chance had stumbled onto something he...
The Tide Rolls Back In: Palmetto Ocean Conservancy sets course for the future.
The thing about the sea, as any sailor will tell you, is that it’s fickle. One minute, it can be a calm pane of glass stretching away to the horizon. The next, it can be boiling over with gale...
Sleep Local: May River Mattress lets you rest your head in comfort, knowing you’re helping small businesses succeed.
By now we’ve all heard the numerous reasons why it’s important to shop local. You’ve seen the signs about how patronizing your neighbors’ businesses helps a young girl attend ballet classes rather...
LAVA Heats Up for 2023
The island’s favorite fitness experience is ramping up for a full-fledged assault on your spare tire in the new year.
The Clay of the Land: Sit down at the wheel and take a spin through Hilton Head Pottery.
There’s a certain timeless joy that comes with creation, with using your own two hands to render raw materials into a stunning work of art. It’s an impulse that has driven the artistic for...
Letting it Rise: Much like a mouthwatering pastry at the French Bakery, the key ingredient in everything is time.
You probably don’t even realize how much of your day is spent in a rush. Scheduled down to the minute, with appointments stacked on appointments, you aren’t even aware that somewhere in the back of...
5 Ways You’re Getting Healthy This Year
Ready to commit to your health this year? Bluffton Pharmacy’s Rob Vaughn has just what you’re looking for.
Here to Stay: Couple puts down roots in Berkeley Hall
Construction by AR Homes—Blue Ocean Luxury Homes, Landscape Design by Sunshine Nursery
Interiors by Colleen Roach, AR Homes, Architecture by Mario Vitorino, AR Homes
A Better Normal for Children
Article by Paul Horgan (Head of School at Hilton Head Prep) Friday March 13, 2020 was the day normal ended. May I suggest… “Good riddance?” One could argue that the normal of the past wasn’t so...
Sparkles and Smiles: Quinn’s Diamond Jewelers makes moments memorable
Quinn’s Diamond Jewelers is a real gem. Not only does their jewelry sparkle and make you smile, Darrel Quinn, the store owner, greets every customer with a twinkle in his eye and a dazzling grin. He...
Where There’s a Whippoorwill, There’s a Way
How Marissa Paykos and James Young turned a few acres into a new way of looking at farming.
The Sandbox: More to Dig Into
Special events and theme nights give families even more reasons to visit the Lowcountry’s favorite family fun spot.
The Sunshine Family
Local organization, ‘Pockets Full of Sunshine,’ adds purpose, pride, and meaning to the lives of adults with disabilities
The Future is Predictable
As Beaufort County Treasurer, Maria Walls isn’t just transforming the way you interact with your local government, she’s creating the future.
The Bannons Have Crossed a Line
Bluffton’s favorite husband-and-wife legal eagles, Jim and Meredith Bannon, are taking their show on the road.
Candy Bounce Back: Pediatric dentist hosts post-Halloween party in the park
Dr. Shane Harpham, owner of Sea Smiles Pediatric Dentistry is a board-certified pediatric dentist, diplomate for the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry and recent president of the South Carolina...
Building a Better Future: Montgomery Law Firm, LLC
At Montgomery Law Firm, LLC, your family’s future prosperity is just a simple plan away.
When Skincare is your LUX-ury
LUX—A Medical Spa celebrates the unique beauty in each of us
The Unstoppable Beth DeAngelis
For this dedicated real estate professional, it’s not about just doing the job. It’s about doing it right.
Stone Restore by Doug Hoover and Roddy Lane: Ask your neighbors
If there is one lesson many of us have learned the hard way, it is not to trust everything we read or see on the internet—especially those glowing reviews that are often incentivized, paid for, or downright fake. When looking for a professional to work in your home, it pays to come out of the digital world and ask around your neighborhood.