Winter 2014-15
Tybee’s Entertainment Magazine
Tybee for the Holidays
Saturday, November 29th – Small Business Saturday Friday, December 5th – Lights on for Tybee Saturday, December 6th – Tybee Island Christmas Parade Wednesday, December 31st – New Year’s Eve Fireworks Thursday, January 1st, 2015 – Tybee Polar Plunge
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The Tybee Breeze is a monthly publication that comes out four times a year and is available in racks & outdoor boxes throughout the island. It is also available to view in its entirety to perspective visitors online, as well as, mailed out to subscribers all over the U.S. The deadline to advertise is by the 15th of the month prior. Our goal is to provide a fun & entertaining magazine for all ages. If you would like to contribute by writing a story, letter to the editor, suggesting a story, or advertising, contact us using the information above. By submitting photos to the Tybee Breeze, you are authorizing the Breeze to use, reproduce and display photographs. Some of the articles in the Tybee Breeze are fiction. Views expressed by writers are not necessarily those of the Tybee Breeze. The Tybee Breeze assumes no responsibility for typographical errors or omissions. All ads contained within the Tybee Breeze are the sole responsibility of the advertiser. The Tybee Breeze reserves the right to edit or refuse any articles or advertising submitted to this publication © 2014. All rights reserved. God Bless America & God Bless Our Troops!
TYBEE ISLAND DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY / MAIN STREET: Working with partners to preserve community, commerce, and culture year-round GREETINGS TYBEE ISLANDERS! It is amazing that November is already here. Time flies when you’re living, working, and playing on Tybee Island! This past year has been jampacked with many exciting activities and visible improvements throughout the area that enhance the sense of place and one-of-a-kind island style for the community. The way each and every one of you works together to ensure this barrier island is preserved, economically sustainable, and welcoming from generation to generation is commendable. The holiday season on Tybee kicks off Thanksgiving Day. This means TYBEE FOR THE HOLIDAYS kicks into full swing! This time of year the island becomes festive with decorations being hung and strings of lights being lit for all to enjoy. Throughout the holiday season there are many ways to celebrate with your families and neighbors. The team at Public Works will begin hanging decorations along the corridor mid-November and you are invited to help add to their decorating efforts on Saturday, November 29 during Community Decorating Day. Please meet at Memorial Park at 10am to pick up decorations and creatively help spruce up five key areas. Saturday, November 29 is also Small Business Saturday®! Remember “Buy Local Tybee” when planning your holiday shopping. Locations participating in Small Business Saturday® are listed on tybeefortheholidays.com. Plus, this year, in true spirit of the holiday, various locations throughout the island are helping collect needed items for Tybee’s Rising TYde Food Pantry, Next Generation – Memorial University Medical Center Children’s Hospital, and the animal shelter. A list of needed items and drop off locations is on the holiday website under Community of Caring. The first full weekend of December will be filled with family fun! Friday, December 5 at 6:30pm is the annual LIGHTS ON FOR TYBEE night downtown Tybee with complimentary refreshments at various
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locations, singing, dancing, awards, and visitors from the North Pole for the kids. Billy Manucy will be leading the singing after Mayor Buelterman lights the Island’s Christmas tree at the Roundabout. Then, Glorna Daire Academy of Irish Dance students will be performing and Tybee Beautification Association will present awards for the best-decorated businesses (That’s right, Merchants – Show your holiday spirit and get your décor hung starting Thanksgiving weekend!)! Nominations from the public can be submitted on tybeefortheholidays.com starting Thanksgiving Day thru December 4. Saturday, December 6 at 1pm is the TYBEE ISLAND CHRISTMAS PARADE. Mr. & Mrs. Clause will be led from downtown to the Tybee Gym by candygiving elves and festive floats. Once they arrive safely at the gym, the Tybee YMCA will host photo time and family fun to celebrate the holidays! We look forward to having everyone share their holiday music and show off their holiday flare with costumes and dressed up floats. The parade application is in this issue of the Breeze or you can download it from www.tybeefortheholidays.com. TYBEEFORTHEHOLIDAYS.COM is your one-stop site for all the information you need. The site has info about holidayday dining, activities, and other festive updates happening Thanksgiving Day through New Year’s Day. Please share the link with others. If your business / organization is having a holiday activity that’s open to the public, you are encouraged to contact us to include your holiday info on the site!
For more information about the Tybee Island Development Authority / Main Street Program, upcoming city-approved special events, “Door to Door News,” Business Matters, and History Spotlights, sign-up for the monthly Main Street E-News by clicking the Main Street 31328 logo seen on the City of Tybee’s homepage: www.cityoftybee.org. See you around this (festive) hometown! Brenda Marion, Development Authority / Main Street Director, Promotions Committee Chair (brenda.b.marion@gmail.com) & Chantel Morton, Development Authority / Main Street Program Executive Director (cmorton@cityoftybee.org)
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A few questions have been asked pertaining to the monthly pest articles that we thought you would like addressed. We are sure many of you have given some thought of how our pest control company and technicians operate behind the scenes. First of all, we are given strict guidelines and standards that are to be followed as oer state regulations and state codes. We are required to attend many seminars and accumulate a certain number of continuing education hours furthering our pest knowledge and safety on a regular basis. The seminars that we attend not only supply us with valuable information but expose us to many experienced seasoned speakers whom are very interesting and informative. Another plus of our seminars are several introductions of updated products that are available to the industry. We also attend regular in - office safety meetings concerning things such as driving habits, school zone times, and any all all regulated products and procedures. This is vital information that not only helps the company and technicians, but keeps us in check with the whole industry and industry standards. We then can in turn, use this information along with our experience to service our customers with a better understanding of the type of pest control situation they may be experiencing. Our office personnel are very well versed in handing customer calls, as well as potential problem customer calls as they are up to date with all of your questions and what your problem pests may be. The technician specialist in that type of pest control will then return the customer’s call promptly and timely. All of these factors are designed for us to be the most productive and professional pest control service we can be our customers service and satisfaction as well as safety. The management and staff of Cox Termite & Pest Control would like to thank everyone for another great year and wish you all a Happy Holiday Season and Prosperous New Year!
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Fall 2014….musing again about what makes Tybee a special place….? About this time last year I wrote a Breeze article about some of what makes Tybee a special place to many of us islanddwellers and land-lubbers alike. In the article I proclaimed, “Now that Mike Hosti has officially declared the end of summer, with the posting of the “back to normal” sign, we can all relax a bit and become reacquainted with this diverse dysfunctional extended family we call Tybee.” Some of those special features about Tybee that I listed were, “Home, family, community, vacation, beach house, ocean, solitude, beach, flip flops, bikinis, Coppertone, lifeguards, sea shells, turtles, dunes, sea oats, palm trees, fishing pier, resorts, rivers, marshes, tides, boating, fishing, crabbing, lighthouses, Fort Screven, parties, beer, wine, tequila, bar-b-que, festivals, parades, tourists, traffic, parking, fund raisers, weddings….? Well it’s that time of year again, however this year I am not thinking of Tybee just as the quirky little island off the coast of Savannah, but as the northerly most barrier island in the +/- one-hundred mile coastline from SC to FL. This coastal regional concept of the “One-Hundred Mile Coast” has been gaining popularity among some legislators, fishing/hunting groups, eco-tourist guides, real estate organizations and environmentalist’s groups, that are hoping to participate in the marketing of the “one-hundred mile coast” to promote their specific interests. If you “Google” the term you will see a mixed-bag of sources to follow-up on, which is what I did as research for this article. As a marketing concept, to call attention to this unique coastal Georgia region that we live in and to lure visitors and investors here, it could be a positive thing. However, this is not a “one-size-fits-all” regional area. Of the dozen or so barrier islands, only Tybee, Jekyll, Sea Island and St. Simons are currently developed and connected to the mainland by bridges and causeways. Also although developed, much of Jekyll is a state park and the barrier islands are governed under various types of ownership and management. So to look at this coastal region as some sort of marketing gimmick is one thing, but to try to use it as a “coastal overlay district” for land planning purposes is a concept that we need to diligently oppose. Also, the use of the “OnHundred Mile Coast” as a label to describe our coastal region is grossly inaccurate. If you were to calculate the entire coastline, including all the rivers, creeks, estuaries, etc. that are connected to the barrier islands, it probably totals fivehundred miles or more. Notwithstanding all of the above, we live in a naturally beautiful part of this country and should be diligent in protecting its natural resources. In last years article I had included a poem by a poet that has visited Tybee and I feel it captures the Tybee spirit….here it is again, a poem by Leisa Artus:
A long stretch of highway takes you there… Miles of marsh and salt-kissed air. Around the bend the lighthouse stands… Green gray water and warm white sands. Little houses, tropical hues… Brightly splashed, they welcome you ! Long walks, flip flops, sand and sea… Tybee simply let’s you be ! Remember: “If you’re lucky enough to live on Tybee, you’re lucky enough! If you have any comments please go to my blog (listed below), sign up or send me an email and leave your, comments, complaints, etc! Tommy Thompson, a sales associate with Cora Bett Thomas Realty Co., LLC, a real estate development consultant and photographer, lives on Tybee Island. You can follow Tommy on his blog “the view from the beach” at: http://thompsonatlantic.blogspot.com/ Email: thomasfstop@gmail.com
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The Commander’s Corner
For God & Country Chuck Bolen • Commander
American Legion Post 154 Tybee Island
American Legion Tybee Post #154 and Tybee Island will host its inaugural island-wide Tybee Salutes Heroes 2014, a weekend for active and retired military families on November 14-16, 2014. Tybee Salutes Heroes 2014 List of Special Weekend Events: Friday, November 14 Families will receive a welcome bag donated by Visit Tybee filled with coupons and discounts from local businesses. Saturday, November 15 Official welcome breakfast for military families at American Legion Tybee Post #154 from 8 a.m. -11 a.m. Tybee Salutes Heroes Parade on Butler Avenue beginning at 1:00pm. Parade Route: 14th Street to Butler Ave., then North to Memorial Park (5th Street and Butler Ave.) There will be a ceremony held at the Veterans Memorial at Memorial Park directly after the parade. Celebration at American Legion Tybee Post #154 at 6:30-9:30 p.m. featuring complimentary food, entertainment, children’s activities, and cash bar. Sunday, November 16 Rest and relaxation on Tybee Island. Monday, November 17 Check-out by 10 a.m. Active and retired military personnel are invited to bring their families for a relaxing weekend of activities on Tybee Island. Rental costs for 50 Tybee Island beach houses, cottages and condos will be waived for those selected at participating lodging providers during the Tybee Salutes Heroes 2014 weekend (excludes applicable reservation, pet and housekeeping fees). Participating vacation rental companies include Mermaid Cottages, Tybee Vacation Rentals, Oceanfront Cottages, Tybee Joy Vacation Rentals and Tybee Beach Vacation Rentals. Individuals and families interested in staying on Tybee Island during Tybee Salutes Heroes 2014 should fill out the form at VisitTybee.com/Tybee-Salutes-Heroes as soon as possible. The deadline to enter is October 15. Each participating rental company will also extend an additional 25 percent discount for the remainder of Veteran’s Day week should families choose to extend their visit or for those active or retired military personnel and their families not selected who would like to vacation November 10-17. Please contact individual companies for more information. We encourage individuals and organizations interested in taking part in the Tybee Salutes Heroes 2014 parade to complete the application online at http://www.cityoftybee.org/ CommunityEvents.aspx?CNID=8054. The parade is our first annual Parade and we are hopeful that we will have many to participate in this important event. It will be held Saturday, November 15 @ 1:00pm. (Staging begins at the 14th St. parking lot at 11:30am). Entry deadline: Friday, October 31. Should you have any questions about the parade, please feel free to contact Wanda Doyle at wandaddoyle@gmail.com. Questions concerning the application for accommodations should go to: http://visittybee.com/tybee-salutes-heroes/ Sincerely, Chuck Bolen, Commander Post 154 8 No One Covers Tybee Like The Breeze
TYBEE SALUTES HEROES PARADE APPLICATION 2014 Parade date/time: Saturday, November 15 @ 1:00pm th (Staging begins at the 14 St. parking lot at 11:30am) Entry d eadline: Friday, October 31 Mail to: 2014 Tybee Salutes Heroes Parade P.O. Box 2764; Tybee Island, GA 31328 or email to: wandaddoyle@gmail.com GROUP NAME: CONTACT PERSON: ADDRESS: CITY, STATE: ZIP: PHONE: EMAIL: EMERGENCY CONTACT: EMERGENCY CONTACT NUMBER: PLEASE COMPLETE BELOW AS APPLICABLE: # OF CIRCLE TYPE PARTICIPANTS Float / flatbed trailer Commercial / Private entity Car / Truck / Other vehicle type Troop Marching Unit Other Please read and sign below: The City of Tybee Island, for insurance purposes, has informed: (Parade Entrant) that no items are to b e distributed from a moving v ehicle. If items a re distributed, I agree to b e responsible for providing walkers to hand out items to those along the route. (Signature) (Date)
“The Power of Positive…” By Debbie Brady Robinson
It has been a long time since I have submitted an article for the Tybee Breeze. Recent events, however, have compelled me to once again hit the key board! Some of you may know of, or been following my face book posts about, Sammy Miller. Sammy is a young man, just 33 years of age, who has recently been literally, if the battle of his life! Husband, father, son, brother, nephew, friend, teacher, musician, devout Christian, and so much more - Sammy Miller is unquestionably loved by all. Seemingly in the peak of health, Sammy was stricken by two massive heart attacks nearly two weeks ago. The doctors told Sammy’s wife, Jenifer, that “for all intents and purposes Sammy’s heart was dead; there was no way it could sustain Sammy’s life!” The only hope was a heart transplant; a mechanical “Dick Chaney” style heart was being scheduled until a donor heart could be found for Sammy. Unfortunately, Sammy’s organs took a turn for the worse. A week ago the prognosis was very grim, . Sammy was on death’s door, and as Laura, Sammy’s mother said, “it’s between him and God Now…” Sammy’s friends and family, spearheaded by his sister Katrina’s “army of Prayer Warriors,” began an enormous prayer chain like none I have every witnessed. This huge “Army of Prayer Warriors,” that spans the globe, has been sending forth positive hope, thoughts, love and prayers for Sammy… and, as a glimmer of hope began to flicker, I began to think of something astonishing that I once experienced! Some years ago, in another life so to speak, I attended and enormous convention. There was a renowned motivational speaker there. I can’t really recall his name, but it was someone the stature of, (if not he) , Zig Ziggler, or Steven Covey, or the like. There were hundreds, maybe a thousand, of us sitting on the edges of our seats listening to this great orator! What I witnessed had great impact on my own personal life. I watched while the speaker scanned the audience, and summoned to the stage the biggest, brawniest man he could spot. Reluctantly this big burly young man made his way up to the stage. The speaker had someone escort the young man to another room where he couldn‘t hear what was about to be said. He began; “Most of you don’t know that young man, however, when comes back on stage, I want all of you to begin sending forth positive energy - in the form of good thoughts, nothing negative - just positive thoughts of any kind directed straight toward him. Please,” he added, “just continue to think nothing but good thoughts about him until I tell you to do otherwise.” The young man enters the stage. The speaker instructs him to hold out his arms, at shoulder length, as rigidly as he possibly could. He also instructed him to keep his arms stretched out no matter what happened. The speaker, diminutive in comparison to the huge fellow, tried with all his might to pull down those brawny arms. The speaker couldn’t do it; he nearly used the young man’s arms as a jungle gym and still couldn’t pull his
arms down beside his side! “O.K.,” I was thinking,” well he is a really big guy and in great shape!” The speaker asked the young man to leave the room again. This time he asked us to change our thinking toward the young . Now, we were asked to send forth nothing but negative thoughts, anything bad our minds could conjure up - keep those terrible thoughts streaming until instructed to stop! We all, hundreds if not more, began to send forth negative thoughts about this young man most had never met. The speaker, once again, asked the fellow to rigidly stretch out his arms. What happened next, totally amazed me! You guessed it, this time, the speaker was able to pull down the enormous young man’s arms - almost immediately! The power of positive thinking can be enormous! My husband’s late grandmother used to say, “desire is prayer,” and perhaps she was right! Sammy Miller, the young man fighting for his life, has had an enormous out pouring of positive thoughts, prayers and love. An unbroken chain and constant stream of nothing but “positivism” from near and far. Sammy’s students, and friends, started an around the clock unbroken prayer chain. People were signing up via face book for different hours of the day and night; I’ll take 2AM to 3AM one would say. I’ll take midnight to 1AM, said another, and so on and so on… The “Prayer Warrior” movement has been nothing less than spectacular - and it’s working! They pulled the plug (so to speak), on Sammy days ago - yet something miraculous has begun to happen. Sammy’s heart, you will recall, for all intents and purposes was “dead”, began to get stronger day by day. His other organs have begun to do the same. Jenifer, Sammy’s wife, shared some very good news just last night; “…we no longer talk about whether or not Sammy will survive. Instead, we are talking about weaning & managing all the things that come with laying in a hospital bed for this long…” Pray, if you will, or send forth a stream of positive thoughts for this wonderful young man his family. And perhaps you’ll take the lesson I learned so long ago with you in all that you, too; “the Power of Positive Thinking” IS ENORMOUS! Debbie Brady Robinson (10 time Award Recipient, Best Local Artist), along with her husband and custom framer, Mark D. Robinson, own and operate the Debbie Brady Robinson Signature Gallery and Hall of Frames custom frame shop on Tybee Island. Located at 1207 Hwy 80 East, on the north end of the island next to Seaside Sisters, Debbie and Mark invite you to drop by for a visually stimulating taste of Tybee; ‘AMERICAN MADE, The Island Way!’ Contact info: Tybee artist@aol.com or 912 786-8944 And keep up with Gallery happenings and events on Face book! Tybee Breeze 9
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Harvest Festival and Cane Grinding Celebrates the History of Good Food! Savannah, Come out and experience an old time southern tradition. Oatland Island Wildlife Center celebrates Georgia’s agricultural history with the “Harvest Festival and Cane Grinding” on Saturday, November 22, 2014 from 10:00 until 4:00 p.m. Visitors will enjoy this festive fall celebration amidst the aromas of hearth baked corn bread, simmering cane syrup, copper kettle apple butter and other open fire cooked foods that visitors can sample. The Savannah Folk Music Society will fill the forest with traditional rhythms while children enjoy hay rides, pony rides, crafts and games, and the “Native Animal Nature Trail”. Enjoy traditional crafts demonstrations such as blacksmithing, traditional tools, and weaving and spinning by The Fiber Guild of the Savannahs. Food and refreshment concessions will be available. Admission is $7.00 for 18 and older, $5.00 for military, seniors and children 4-17. Children under 4 are admitted free. For more information call 912-395-1500 or visit Oatland’s web site at www.oatlandisland.org. The Center is a unit of the Savannah-Chatham County School System and serves as a field study site for students throughout the region. Located 5 miles east of Savannah off Islands Expressway, it features the 2 mile long “Native Animal Nature Trail” that winds through maritime forest, freshwater wetlands and salt marsh habitats and links many native animal exhibits such as wolves, alligator and cougar. Fund-raising events, such as the “Halloween Hike”, help offset the costs of animal care and habitat maintenance. Oatland is open daily to the public for self guided tours from 10:00-4:00, except Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and New Years. Tybee Breeze 11
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2014 Blue Collar Fishing Tournament Results The 27th annual Blue Collar Fishing Tournament was held on October 21st at The Crab Shack on Chimney Creek. Thanks goes out to Jack, Belinda and the Crab Shack Crew for putting on this fun event. Lynn, Foo and Joel cooked up the catch of the day which included trout, flounder, redfish, drum, shrimp fritters, cheese grits and fresh Davis Produce killer tomatoes. Local bragging rights this year go to 1st place troutCaptain Josiah Riffle and Mike McClellen. 2nd placeCaptain Jamie Keeran, Tommy Williams, Matt Ferguson and Rapp. 1st place- redfish Captain Stan Allen, Bobbie “big fish” Allen and George Rentiers. 2nd place- Brian Woelber, Ray Rogers and Gary Woelber. 1st place- flounder Jimmy and Lynn Bostwick.
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Catching fish during our sort winter is easy, staying warm doing it is another thing. Over the years I‘ve learned a few things about fishing in January and February. First if you think you have enough clothes on you don’t. Second bring a few extras because if you don’t, someone who didn’t bring gloves will be wearing yours. A good base layer is critical, I like Under Armour cold gear it’s very warm, comfortable and does not make your skin itch. There are varying degrees of protection offered, keep in mind the warmer the base the less you have to wear over it. Keeping down the bulk makes casting easier. Spare no money when it comes to socks guys, cold feet make for a long day on the water. Spending twenty bucks on a good pair of Merino wool blend socks will make you happy, happy, happy. The wool blend keeps my feet dryer as they wick the moisture away from your skin. I’ve never tried the neoprene but lots of people like them. Water proof boots are a must to cover those socks. I have a leather boating boot made by Sperry, but they stopped making it. You can check out some sailing foul weather gear web sites and find some really nice boots. I just picked up a pair of white insulated neoprene boat boots, they look like shrimping boots but with non-skid bottoms, and that’s important. They also keep the toes nice and toasty. Don’t forget the head and neck gear, I use a variety of hats and neck wraps. Beanies, Balaclavas which is a full cover for head and neck protection, looks like a firefighters nomex hood, which I also use, they are very warm. Columbia has a nice balaclava for around thirty dollars. The ladies like ear bands so their hair stays in order. Gloves are a hard one to figure out, still have not found the perfect pair, but you got to have them for the boat ride. 12 No One Covers Tybee Like The Breeze
Winning redfish, Captain Stan , BFB and George Water proof and wind resistant are key words to look for when shopping. Just Google cold weather gloves, there are thousands to choose from. Outer wear tops everything off and again water proof and wind resistant are the keys words. I wear Bass Pros 100 mile per hour bibs and jacket, dry and warm. Check out snowboard bibs in off season for good deals on closeouts. A float coat which also serves as a personal floatation device is also a very good choice for your top layer, they start at 150 dollars and River Supply in Thunderbolt always has them in stock. All this adds up price wise, so shop smart, and build your winter gear collection so cold weather fishing is fun. Speaking of cold weather fishing we are going to be catching big redfish and going after some sheepshead inshore this month. The reds are bunched up and easy targets now, we’ll be throwing spoons, gulp baits and mud minnows at um. I like the big mud crabs during the cold months for the giant sheepshead around the structure. Stay warm and I’ll see ya in that cold river! —Capt. Stan About the Captain: Captain Stan Allen (alias Fred) owns and operates Marshland Inshore Fishing Adventures, a local guide service that runs out of Chimney Creek Marina (The Crab Shack) on Tybee Island. Captain Stan has been a Tybee resident for over 30 years. Stan is a pro-staff member at www.power-pole. com.) 912-786-5943 • www.marshlandadventures.com • E-mail captstans@bellsouth.net
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Tybee Island, GA – The Tybee Post Theater selected J.T. Turner Construction Co. Thursday as its general contractor and plans to reopen the historic 1930’s movie house early next year. Earlier this year, the Theater board of directors hired an architect and a pair of Atlanta theater design consultants, and announced a $100,000 donation to recharge the decade-long effort to restore and reopen the historic theater as a performing arts and cultural center. The selection of J.T. Turner, a prominent family-owned Savannah-based general contractor, solidifies the Theater’s goal of restoring and adapting the old Army base movie theater into a first-class performance and movie venue and begin showing movies – and staging plays, music and dance performances -- for the first time in more than half a century early next year. Turner has received more than 50 preservation awards from the Historic Savannah Foundation and 10 preservation awards from the Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation and was involved in the restoration of the Tybee Island Light Station. Turner said the construction project will take about 100 days once permitting is completed. The Theater board has secured a $500,000 construction loan to cover this phase of construction, which includes heating and air conditioning, an electrical and mechanical upgrade necessary to operate state-of-the art sound, projection and lighting equipment. During this phase, a stage and permanent theater seating also will be installed. The funds are not enough to finish the theater with a proscenium, curtains and an elegant theatrical décor. But the infrastructure will be in place so that the Theater will get an occupancy permit from the city
and be able to show movies and stage live performances, according to Melissa Turner, executive director of the Post Theater. The Theater will likely have to rent or borrow theatrical lighting and a sound system for live performances, as well as a digital projection system and screen for movies. The organization hopes suppliers in the Savannah or Atlanta area will be willing to help with a short-term solution. The Theater, in partnership with the City of Tybee Island, also recently received a $20,000 grant from the state to rebuild the Post’s original box office and marquee. The highly competitive Tourism Product Development grant is awarded by the state Department of Economic Development and the Georgia Council for the Arts. The Theater will rebuild the box office and marquee, and install the commemorative engraved brick and stars plaza prior to reopening this spring.
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The Train Wrecks Announce Their New Album
“We Roll On”
Savannah, GA, October 20, 2014 — Popular Savannah based americana/rock band, The Train Wrecks, have officially announced their new full-length album, “We Roll On,” now available for preorder at www.pledgemusic.com/projects/ttwnewalbum. The band’s first album since 2011’s “Saddle Up” contains 11 new, original tracks and will be available in 3 formats - Digital Download, CD and Vinyl. Recorded with producer Shane Baldwin at Elevated Basement Studios over the summer of 2014, “We Roll On” marks a new direction in the band’s sound. “This is the closest we’ve ever gotten to capturing our live show sound and attitude in the studio,” said Jason Bible, lead singer and guitarist for The Train Wrecks. “Working with Shane and trying new studio techniques really let the band find the sound you’d hear when you see us live.” A special edition, hand numbered cover will be made available to fans who purchase the vinyl version through Pledge Music. Also available are regular and signed CD’s, a high-quality digital download, and limited edition shirts and vinyl totes handmade by Ashley Workman at Savannah’s Bring Your Own Bag Project (B.Y.O.B) and Treehouse Tees. Through the pre-sale store you can also book The Train Wrecks for a private house party, have the band record a custom cover song of your choosing, purchase a signed left-handed Fender Squire Telecaster or have a custom snare made by Outlaw Drums in Sylvester, GA. Band Members: Jason Bible - Guitar, Lap Steel, Vocals Eric Dunn - Bass, Vocals Jeremy Hammons - Drums, Percussion, Vocals Stu Harmening - Guitar, Dobro, Vocals with special guest Jared Hall on on Keys Important dates: 11/05/2014 - The pre-sale ends on the Pledge Music site 11/13/2014 - Advance release of digital download of full album “We Roll On” to all pre-sale purchasers 11/14/2014 - CDs, records, posters and shirts start being shipped by the USPS 11/21/2014 - Vinyl release party at Graveface Records in Savannah (more info coming soon) 11/22/2014 - Official album release show at The Jinx in Savannah
“We Roll On” Track Listing: 1 - We Roll On 2 - 90 MPH 3 - Rain Clouds 4 - Far Enough 5 - Nero’s Fiddle 6 - Soft Landing 7 - El Cartel 8 - What Gets Left Behind 9 - Reverend’s Jacket 10 - Went Our Ridin’ 11 - Long Blade Dragging Album Cover Art by Elena Triolo Photo by Bailey Davidson Photography Press Contact: Jeremy Hammons 502-552-1850 MARK YOUR CALENDARS 2nd ANNUAL TYBEEMLK MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. PARADE and HUMAN RIGHTS CELEBRATION SATURDAY, JANUARY 10, 2015 at 2pm GRAND MARSHAL OTIS JOHNSON A Tybee person will receive HUMANITARIAN Award Sponsored by: All Saints Episcopal Church, North Beach Grill, City of Tybee and TybeeMLK Committee All People, Civic Organizations, Churches, Non-Profits, and Businesses are Welcomed! CONTACT US: tybeemlk@gmail.com Facebook • 912-414-0809 P.O. Box 312 Tybee Island, GA 31328
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Accountants Captain Oneon Tybee Accounting &Eyed Tax Service
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Tybee Maritime Academy Sees Progress From Critz Tybee Run Fest Proceeds Due to the generosity of the Critz Tybee Run Fest Grant, Tybee Island Maritime Academy (TIMA) was able to add to the technology needs of the school by adding another Computer on Wheels (COW) with 32 computers. “This enabled us to have a laptop per child for the 2013-2014 school year. We purchased software programs and used the laptops in lieu of textbooks. The software programs are renewed yearly and our assessments for measuring student growth are all done online which gives teachers immediate feedback on the strengths and weaknesses of their individual students and their classes as a whole. Redirection and differentiated instruction can begin immediately! The students at TIMA have benefited from your contribution and will continue to benefit in the future. In times of limited resources, contributions such as yours make an incredible difference in what’s available to our students.”
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Come Race With Us! – Indoor Race Track – Hobby Shop – Sales – Rentals – Repairs – Arcade – Birthday Parties – Concessions – Meeting Room – Enjoy hours of fun on our indoor remote control race course regardless of the weather. We have concessions and an arcade room. We also host birthday parties, group parties and special events. We offer after school programs and summer camps.
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the pickle run 5k run/walk @ HUC-A-POO’S, 1213 E. Highway 80, Tybee Island 9:00 am on Saturday, Nov. 29 (Registration begins at 8:00 am) All proceeds benefit our local Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Coastal Empire Celebration following @ HUC-A-POO’S for Prizes, Raffle • Pizza Early Registration: $25 Day of Registration: $30 Includes event t-shirt*, 1 raffle ticket, and HUC-A-POO’S breakfast pizza *T-shirt is guaranteed for registration received by Nov. 20, all others are while supplies last. If you cannot attend the event but would like to donate to the Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Coastal Empire on behalf of the Pickle Run, please visit our fundraising page at: https://fundraising.active.com/event/ThePickleRun2014
Come join Island Pharmacy on December 13th at 9 a.m. to support the Wounded Warrior 5K Walk/Run Project along with other activities. Tybee Island Police Association is honoring warriors who gave their all to the service of our country and we want to do our part to help with their transition back to civilian life. Bring the entire family for a fun day. Don’t worry if your not a runner, walking is fine. Registration is online www.runforwarriors.com Please help with this great cause. Dr. Dru Keenan will be running and I will be bringing up the rear power walking - so don’t feel like you will come in last - that’s my job! Sign up today.
Corner Corner of of 1st 1st && Jones Jones (Chu's (Chu's BP) BP) 912-786-7878 912-786-7878 18 No One Covers Tybee Like The Breeze
November Tides
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What ’s Cookin’
with Chef Espy
Roasted Pork Tenderloin with White Wine and assorted Mushroom Sauce An easy and simple roast with resounding rich flavors and textures. This recipe will yield 4 to 6 servings. Ingredients: 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil One 1 1/2 pound pork tenderloin Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 8 ounces assorted mushrooms, such as cremini, button, or shitake, roughly cut into quarters 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 medium onion, diced 3 tablespoons all purpose flour One 750-ml bottle dry white wine, such as sauvignon blanc or pinot grigio 6 ounces fontina cheese, cut into twelve 1 1/2-by-1-inch slices, each about 1/4 inch thick 3 tablespoons chopped flat leaf parsley Directions: Position a rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 400 degrees. In a large skillet, heat the olve oil over medium high heat. Sprinkle the pork on all sides with 2 teaspoons salt and 1 teaspoon pepper. Cook the pork, turning occasionally, until browned on all sides, about 8 minutes. Transfer the pork to a 13-by-9-inch glass or ceramic baking dish. Tybee Island Add the mushrooms, garlic, onions, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper to the skillet and cook, stirring frequently, until the onions are soft, about 8 minutes. Stir in the flour and cook for about 1 minute. Increase the heat to high. Add the wine and scrape up the brown bits from the bottom of the pan. Bring the mixture to a boil and cook for about 2 minutes. Pour the wine mixture into the dish with the pork until a meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the pork registers Adults $15 • Children $8 • Under 2 FREE 165 degrees, 25 to 30 minutes. Transfer the pork to a cutting board and let rest for about 15 minutes. Call for Reservations Pour the pan juices into a medium saucepan. Stir in the parsley 800.242.0166 or 912.786.5848 and keep warm over low heat. Season to taste with salt and pepper. !"#$%"&'"()*+,-."/0%%%$3455%'6789:%%%;<=>?@A>B@C@%%%D3455:E7FGH96>IEJ Cut the pork into 12 1/2 inch slices. Arrange in a single layer in Restaurant • Gift Shop • Restrooms • Free Parking !"#$%#&'#()*#("+#,-.$#(/0(-##%&1()*#(0$%#&2+3(4/))+#&/-#(2/+"*%&-( the baking dish and place a piece of cheese on each slice. Bake Voted Best Adventure Tour for 10 Years! "+,3%&1(%&()*#%$(&,).$,+(*,4%),)(5*%+#(#!"#$%#&'%&1()*#(4#,.)3(/0(&,).$#( until the cheese is melted, 3 to 4 minutes. Spoon the wine sauce ,&2()*#(-'#&#$3(/0(6+2(7/'8-".$(9%1*)*/.-#:(;)<(=.+,+-8%(,&2()*#(( Offshore Fishing: 1-6 People: 3 hours $330; 4 hours $440; 5 hours over the top of the pork and serve. $550; 6 hours $660; 7 hours $770; 8 hours $880; 9 hours $990; 10 >34##(9%1*)*/.-#<((?,@/$()*#('*,$A(/0()*#(5,)#$(%&()*%-(B()/(B<C(*/.$(&,$$,)#2( Easy dish to pair with many different sides; Crispy fried Brussels hours $1100; Inshore Fishing: 1-2 People: 4 hours $280; 6 hours )/.$()/5,$2-()*#(D)+,&)%'(6'#,&< sprouts, sauteed kale with garlic, or vegetable gratins such as $380; Additional person $30, max. 4 ppl. squash. Enjoy! Directions from Tybee Island: Go west on Highway 80, turn left at the
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chef Espy sighs or moans, chefespy@bellsouth.net
Check out the new arrivals at your Tybee Branch of Live Oak Public Libraries: Fiction
“The Escape,” by David Baldacci “The Cinderella Murder,” by Mary Higgins Clark “The Burning Room,” by Michael Connelly “Flesh and Blood,” by Patricia Cornwell “The Promise,” by Robert Crais “The Job,” by Janet Evanovich “Revival,” by Stephen King “Hope to Die,” by James Patterson “Private India,” by James Patterson “Blue Labyrinth,” by Douglas Preston “Betrayed,” by Lisa Scottoline Nonfiction “41,” by George W/ Bush “So, Anyway…,” by John Cleese “Watch Me, “by Angelica Huston “Small Victories, “by Anne Lamont “Thirteen Soldiers,” by John McCain “You Can’t Make This Up,” by Al Michaels “Undeniable,” by Bill Nye “No Hero,” by Mark Owen “There Was a Little Girl,” by Brooke Shields “I Must Say,” by Martin Short To check availability of any of these titles, visit our online catalog at www.liveoakpl.org. Tybee Branch Library - 405 Butler Ave. Phone: 912-786-7733 Fax: 912-786-7734 Hours: Mon, Fri & Sat 2-6; Tue 10-8; Wed 10-6 Branch Manager: Laurel Beecher Powers
The Rising TYde Community Food Pantry is a food pantry for Tybee residents in need of food assistance. The RTCFP is true reprensentation of "Tybee people helping Tybee people". If you are in need of food assistance please refer to our website on what the distribution dates and times are and what documentation you must bring with you to recieve or qualify for assistance. You must be a Tybee resident to be eligible to attend the food pantry. If you are interested in volunteer opportunities, please contact the Tybee YMCA. Food items that are currently needed are: Shelf Milk, Rice, Grits, Canned Meat, Mac'n'Cheese, Ravioli, Cookies, Crackers, Cereal, Canned Fruit, and Jelly. Food items donated can be dropped off at the Tybee YMCA. Tybee Island YMCA 204 5th Street • PO Box 2832 Tybee Island, GA 31328 (912) 786-9622 ymcaofcoastalga.org Tybee Breeze 21
To Go Order
By Judy O’Neill
Dear City of Tybee, When will the work on Jones Avenue be complete? Dear Maritime Academy Students, When you’re riding your bike or walking to and from school, watch for cars behind you too.
Dear Beach Goers, Thanks for a wonderful show this year. Lots of good looking By Judy O’Neill people on Tybee. And then there were some of you squeezing this year’s body into last year’s bathing suit. If you were born sometime last century, you may have learned and even practiced Dear Breeze Readers, Happy Holiday season. And keep reading. letter writing skills. The thank you note, the bread and butter note, the business letter, and Your friend, my favorite, the friendly letter. Judy O’Neill This year, I started several Friendly Letters. I never actually finished them or sent them. But the mere starting of them helped relieve some summer season frustrations. Here’s a sampling of those.
Dear Friend
Dear Bike Path Bicyclist Friend, Please remember that 2nd Avenue is also a street on which cars must travel. The dirty looks you give me when I’m trying to get home are most unfriendly. You might also want to think about riding single file if there’s a car approaching or following you. We do try to share the road with you, but that doesn’t mean we’re giving you the entire road. Dear Jones Avenue Biker, Walker, or Runner, Have you lost your mind? Get out of the way. Find another street. And take those damn ear buds out so you can hear cars coming. Dear Drivers on the Bike Path, Please remember that 2nd Avenue is a residential street with LOTS of bikers and walkers. Please slow down and share the road with them. Dear Drivers on the Tybee Road, For heaven’s sake, please go at least the speed limit. And quit speeding up when you get to the crazy misplaced passing lanes to keep me from finally getting around your slow butt. And, by the way, if you decide to then slow down again once the crazy misplaced passing lane ends, expect me to blow the horn at you.
The Tybee Arts Associtation of fers classes, workshops and Friday-through-Sunday art shows featuring our member artists working in a variety of media. See our Events Calendar to check out our classes, auditions, art shows and performances! Coming in November:
Dear Slow Drivers on the Tybee Road (and elsewhere), The new Slow Poke law went into effect July 1st. Please don’t hold up traffic by driving all the way to the Lazaretto Bridge in the left lane. Move over. Dear Doggie Owners, Please don’t let your unleashed dog run up on my porch and scare my princess of a cat who is minding her own business in her own little kingdom. And we won’t even discuss your unleashed dog’s use of my yard as his personal toilet. Judy O’Neill has written for the Breeze for the past 12 years. She was named “Best Local Columnist” at the 2011, 2008 and 2006 Breezy Awards and “Best Local Real Estate Agent” at the 2005 Awards. Judy and her husband John have lived on Tybee since 1983 and have been Realtors since 1989. She can be reached for comment at tybeechick@aol.com. 22 No One Covers Tybee Like The Breeze
Join the Tybee Arts Performing Society for a deliciously funny story about a low budget Cable T V show based on Tybee Island. 7 Cedarwood Ave Tybee Island, Georgia 31328 (912) 786-5920
www.tybeearts.org
WINTER 2014/2015 A-J’s DOCKSIDE Are you looking for a great place to eat that’s on the water where you can enjoy some of the finest food on the island? A place where you can kickback, relax & enjoy your favorite beverage while watching the dolphins play in the back-river? A place where you can watch some of the best sunsets North of Mallory Square? Come to 1315 Chatham Ave. on the back-river. We’re just the place you’re looking for. Voted Best Outdoor Dining 2013! Best Overall Restaurant 2012! Live music Fri., Sat & Sun. Nightly dinner & drink specials. Happy Hour Daily 5-7pm. 912-786-9533. Benny’s Tavern The Coldest Beer in America! Tue. open pool tables. Wed. pool tournament 7:30pm. Sat. pool tournament at 2:30pm w/Ms. Molly. Karaoke Thur - Sun w/Footprint in the Sand. Come party w/some of Tybee’s characters: Tess, Linda, Joanne, Bobbie, Ricki, Nicki, Bo & Flower Wanda. Kim & Bob are in the Kitchen. Kitchen open Mon-Sat 10:30-2:45am; Sun. 12:30pm - 2:45am. Come check out our new menu: Kickin’ Chicken & Bangin’ Steaks! Wi-Fi. Voted Coldest Beer 2008-2013 and Best Karoke 2013! It’s a Tybee Thang! 1517 Butler Ave/Downtown Tybee 912-786-0121. Breakfast Club Winner of 20 consecutive “Best Breakfast” awards. Free wireless w/ purchase. We are centrally located in the the commercial district at 15th & Butler. CoCo’s Sunset Grille Located at Lazaretto Creek Marina next to Captain Mike’s Dolphin Adventure. Open daily at 11am. Rooftop dining overlooking Lazaretto Creek-Fresh local seafood-Sunset toast every evening. Tues. Trivia; Fri. Live Music; Sat. Game Day; Sun.Bar Bingo. Voted Best Margarita and Best Server 2013 912-786-7810 www. CoCosSunsetGrille.com. DOC’S BAR Live music Fri. & Sat. 9pm - till, Sun. 6-10pm. Tue. $1.50 domestic beer. Sun. nights Shag contest. Great food & good fun! Beach, Boogie, Blues & Buffett music. Doc’s Bar is the oldest bar on Tybee, and still the center of the universe. Voted Best Local Musician Roy Swindelle 2011! Find us on
WHATs hOt on tybee . . . WHere to go . . . Facebook. www.docsbartybee.com. FANNIE’S ON THE BEACH Celebrating 20 years of food, fun & spirits...Oceanfront! You can’t miss the pink roofed restaurant on Strand near 17th St. (3 stories high) 2 openair decks in the sky for an incredible beachfront view. Voted Best Sunday Brunch 2011-2013! And we boast the best frozen drinks on Tybee...you can bet your Fannie! We’re open for lunch & dinner everyday. 912-7866109 for take-outs. HUC-A-POO’S “Where the Mind and Spirits Meet!” Open daily for lunch & dinner 11am until. Located off Hwy. 80 in the shops at Tybee Oaks. Mon. nights, we have trivia! Wed. nights is Cornhole Tournament. Live music Fri. & Sat. nights. Join us on Sat. & Sun. for our awesome Bloody Marys! Voted Best Overall Bar in 2013 and Best Pizza 2011 - 2013! 912-786-5900. MACELWEE’S SEAFOOD Looking for the place to watch ships sail? Join us at MacElwee’s where the freshest seafood is prepared to order. The view is great from our porch & the entertainment is priceless. Local beer battered shrimp & steaming buckets of oysters are just the start of a fun packed visit. Children are always welcome & the Trout Treasures (kid’s fish dinner) is the most requested item. If it’s steaks or chicken the land lover in your group craves we offer hand-cut rib-eyes, filets & a grilled chicken breast or better yet chicken fingers. Nothing pre-battered or pre-cooked in our kitchen. Chef Greg offers a pasta special & local catch daily. We strive to provide the service you expect at the prices you can afford. No reservations needed. Voted Best Steak 2012. Visit www. macelweesontybee.com. We look forward to serving ya! Marlin Monroe’s SURFSIDE Come dine in the dunes at our bar & grill. A hidden oasis on Tybee Island. Located at the Beachside Colony on Butler Ave. Beautiful ocean views. Serving steaks, seafood, burgers, great salads & more. Voted Best Bloody Mary Bar 2013! 912.786-GRIL. Nickie’s 1971 Sports Bar & Grill Looking for quality food, beer and television? Nickie’s is the place to be. Located on the corner-ish of Butler
& Tybrisa, Nickie’s offers a full bar, 12 TV’s, Keno, a menu that offers more than the standard fare, and a comfortable atmosphere that will encourage you to stay. Open 7 days a week from 11am to 3am, Nickie’s is now offering a late night breakfast to satisfy your munchie moment. 18 and up only please. Happy hour is 7 days a week from 4-7pm. There is a pool tournament every Thurs., karaoke every Wed. and Fri., live music every Sat. and Lady’s Night every Wed. Lots of fun stuff and good times!
their best & freshest award winning seafood. Voted Best Seafood, Best Place to Watch Tybee Parades, and Best Place to Watch UGA Play 2013! Come sit down with us in a comfortable & relaxed atmosphere on our outdoor deck that is the perfect place to watch bands, parades, and to people watch on Tybee. Or join us in our indoor ding room for even more comfort & fun. Live music 7 nights a week. There are many favorites on our menu with a variety of seafood selections. Gift certificates make the perfect gift & are always available. Open 7 days a QUARTER SPORTS BAR & GRILL “Tybee’s little local dump with a week 11am-until. 912-786-0209. really big attitude.” Locally owned & TYBEE TIME operated since 1990. THE place to Cool off at Tybee Time! Specializing be for sports, food, fun and “Licka in frozen cocktails. Voted Best Drinks” on Tybee. Dish Network Daiquiri 2004-2013! We have Satellite for those hard to find games. 10 different daiquiri machines. Pool tables, dart boards... and have I We have 13 TV’s! We are THE mentioned FOOD? From burgers to HEADQUARTERS for all current snow crabs, we’ve got it. Get here sporting events! Every hour is early for our Happy Hour Specials happy at Tybee Time! Open 7 days 4-7pm Mon-Fri. Raw & Steamed noon-3am. 912-786-7150. oysters by the dz. Open Mon-Sat 4pm-3am; Sun 12:30pm-3am. That’s WINDROSE CAFE also the hours we cook, so early or Are you hungry, thirsty and looking late we’ve got you covered. See our for a very laid-back atmosphere; menu in this magazine. Voted Best not in that particularorder? Come Burger 10 Years; Best Wings for 10 on down to the Wind Rose Café! Years; Best Happy Hour for 3 Years; Located down front in the middle of and Best Local Hangout 3 Years! Tybrisa, Wind Rose is exactly what Under 21 allowed until 9pm. For to- you are looking for. Celebrating go orders call 912-786-8966. almost 18 years in business and having the reputation for the best SPANKY’S BEACHSIDE Seafood, seafood and a lot more! You lunches on Tybee makes it the place can’t imagine! Come in & check us to be. The classic home made daily out! Tybee’s Best Seafood (Shrimp, lunch specials differ daily and the Grouper, Scallops & Mahi) fresh & standard menu includes an excellent local hand cut steaks, pasta, huge seafood selection and the best hand-pattied burgers & the biggest cheeseburger on the entire planet! Chicken sandwich in Georgia! Call for Happy Hour rocks down front with prices on our party platters & all your $1.50 draughts, $2.00 domestic catering needs. Our upstairs deck bottles and $2.50 well drinks. Let is open to rent for parties! Come & us help you put your happy face on! enjoy a great atmosphere with the Stop in and have a fantastic meal, best Tybee has to offer in food & the wash it down with an excellent friendliest staff on the island. Voted cocktail and be entertained by our Best Family Friendly Restaurant 2010 fun loving kick ass bartenders and & 2011, and Best Chicken Fingers phenomenal cooks. Our kitchen closes at 7 p.m. during the weekday 2011 - 2013! 912-786-5520. so if you want to rock the special, STING RAY’S SEAFOOD come early. Weekends our kitchen A local favorite! Tybee’s home for is open later! For daily special info blue crabs, beach music & beer! or just plain ol’ info call 912-786Come join us, you’ll be happy you 6593. Voted Best Lunch 3 years in did, as the tradition continues with a row, Best Bartenders and Best the Ray’s serving you with great pride Happy Hour 2013!! Tybee Breeze 23
anno u n c e m ent s , c l a s s i f ie d s , j u s t f or k i d s , an d i s l an d c h u r c he s churches
just for kids
our tybee givers The American Legion www.legion.org Ladies Auxilliary www.legion-aux.org Sons of the American Legion www.sal.legion.org
Live Oak Public Libraries Presents Ellen O’Leary Acorns Storytime at the Tybee Library for children ages 0-4, Tue. 11am. 786-7733 for more info.
for rent Year round rental at 406 Tybrisa, 3 bed, 3 bath 3 car carport with top deck. $1600+ utilities, no pets, no smoking. Call 912-201-1053 505B Miller Ave 2 bed 2 bath, covered carport & garage, no pets, no smoking $1060+ utilities. Call 912-201-1053
Toddler Tuesdays at Oatland Island. Toddlers and their adults will 2 bedroom, 2 bath on the experience nature through themed backriver. $1,200 a month. activities including live animal Call Ann at 404-509-0170 encounters, wildlife nature walks, storytelling, fun songs, interactive office space for rent finger-plays and creative crafts. Office space for rent $500/ www.OatlandIsland.org for more month at 1010 Highway 80 E. information. Don’t forget to Call 912.786.5853. register for Summer Camp!
The Beach Bums Jack Boylston 912-786-5655 The Burton 4-H Center www.burton4h.org Coastal Pet Rescue www.coastalpetrescue.org Tybee “DAC” Kids www.tybeedackids.org The E.S.A. (Eastern Surfing Association) www.surftybee.com Friends of Cockspur Island Lighthouse - Harvey Ferrelle hferrelle@bellsouth.net Marine Resue Squadron Joey Solomom tybeenian@comcast.net TAPS - Tybee Arts Performing Society www.tybeearts.org Tybee Beautification Assoc. 912-786-9688 www.tybeebeautification.org Tybee Island Community Pool (TICP) We meet at All Saints Episcopal Church, 804 Jones St. on the 3rd Thurs. of each month at 10am. Tybeepool@gmail.com Tybee Island Garden Club Meetings are at 4pm on the 2nd Sun. of each month Sept. - May. Location varies. tybeegardenclub@ yahoo.com Tybee Island Historical Society 912-786-5801 tybeelighthouse@yahoo.com Tybee Island Optimist Club Helen Wilson 912-786-5890 The Optimists meet at the Sunrise restaurant the 1st & 3rd Thurs.of each month at 7pm The Tybee Island Sea Turtle Project 912-786-5917 or www.tybeemarinescience.org Tybee Island YMCA 912-786-9622 YEEPIES (Youthful Energetic Enthusiastic People Involved in Everything!) 912-786-9622 XI DELTA CHI Diane Ring 912-786-4867
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Chapel by the Sea Baptist Church Pastor David Laughner Services: Sunday School 9:45am Sunday Morning Worship 11am Sunday Evening Worship 6pm Wednesday Bible Study 7pm Butler Avenue at 9th Street Tybee Island, GA 31328 912-786-4647 or www.cbtstybee.org “Never ashamed of the gospel” All Saints’ Episcopal Church *All Are Warmly Welcomed* The Rev. Helen S. White, Vicar Service Sunday at 10AM Coffee Hour at 11AM We are located at 804 Jones Ave, two blocks west of Butler Ave. Call 786-5845 for more info or email us at allsaintstybee@att.net “Who ever you are, where ever you find yourself on your journey of faith, there is a place here for YOU! St. Michael Catholic Church Father Thomas J. Peyton Mass and Confessions Schedule: Saturday: Vigil - 6pm Sunday: 8am & 11am Daily: Mon-Fri 8am; Sat 9am Confessions: 5-5:45pm on Sat. or by appointment 801 Butler Ave. 912-786-4505 www.saintmichaelstybee.org Trinity Chapel United Methodist Pastor Hank Perry Sunday school is at 9:45am Sunday Worship is at 11am 911 Butler Ave. www.trinitychapelumc.org For more info contact the church office at (912) 786-4491 Special Worship Services: Sunday closest to Memorial Day, July 4th & Labor Day at the pier at 8:30am. All are encouraged to attend! Tybee Church “The Place Where Pirates Worship” Flip flops & smokers welcomed. Every Sun. 10:00am at the Benny’s Tavern - 912-433-1643 www.barchurch.tv Encouragement, worship music & prayer. All included. www.simpleheartedministries.com MEN BEHIND THE SCENE Men’s Inter-denominational Prayer Breakfast the 1st Sat. of each month at 9am. Call Jim Monaghan 897-2666 for more info
December Tides
Tides for Tybee Light
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High Tide 4:32 AM 5:26 AM 6:16 AM 7:02 AM 7:44 AM 8:24 AM 9:03 AM 9:42 AM 10:21 AM 11:02 AM 11:46 AM 12:20 AM 1:09 AM 2:01 AM 2:56 AM 3:52 AM 4:50 AM 5:45 AM 6:38 AM 7:28 AM 8:18 AM 9:07 AM 9:59 AM 10:53 AM 11:49 AM 12:15 AM 1:13 AM 2:12 AM 3:11 AM 4:09 AM 5:05 AM
N 32º 02.0’ W 80º 54.1’
January Tides
N 32º 02.0’ W 80º 54.1’
High Tide 7.33 ft 7.44 ft 7.52 ft 7.56 ft 7.52 ft 7.41 ft 7.23 ft 6.99 ft 6.72 ft 6.45 ft 6.21 ft 5.93 ft 5.98 ft 6.12 ft 6.34 ft 6.65 ft 7.05 ft 7.48 ft 7.88 ft 8.17 ft 8.30 ft 8.24 ft 8.00 ft 7.64 ft 7.23 ft 7.24 ft 7.07 ft 6.94 ft 6.86 ft 6.85 ft 6.92 ft
Low Tide 11:07 AM 12:00 PM 12:08 AM 2:55 AM 1:40 AM 2:22 AM 3:02 AM 3:39 AM 4:17 AM 4:56 AM 5:38 AM 6:25 AM 7:20 AM 8:22 AM 9:25 AM 10:25 AM 11:22 AM 12:15 PM 12:21 AM 1:15 AM 2:07 AM 2:58 AM 3:49 AM 4:40 AM 5:34 AM 6:33 AM 7:37 AM 8:44 AM 9:49 AM 10:47 AM 11:40 AM
Low Tide 0.13 ft 0.00 ft -0.57 ft -0.57 ft -0.53 ft -0.42 ft -0.25 ft -0.03 ft 0.22 ft 0.49 ft 0.74 ft 0.96 ft 1.08 ft 1.05 ft 0.84 ft 0.49 ft 0.05 ft -0.42 ft -0.91 ft -1.27 ft -1.51 ft -1.58 ft -1.45 ft -1.14 ft -0.69 ft -0.21 ft 0.19 ft 0.41 ft 0.44 ft 0.36 ft 0.22 ft
High Tide 5:00 PM 5:53 PM 6:42 PM 7:26 PM 8:08 PM 8:48 PM 9:28 PM 10:08 PM 10:50 PM 11:34 PM
High Tide 6.51 ft 6.54 ft 6.58 ft 6.60 ft 6.56 ft 6.46 ft 6.33 ft 6.18 ft 6.04 ft 5.95 ft
12:33 PM 1:23 PM 2:16 PM 3:11 PM 4:08 PM 5:05 PM 6:00 PM 6:52 PM 7:43 PM 8:33 PM 9:25 PM 10:19 PM 11:16 PM
6.03 ft 5.92 ft 5.89 ft 5.95 ft 6.13 ft 6.41 ft 6.75 ft 7.10 ft 7.38 ft 7.56 ft 7.61 ft 7.54 ft 7.41 ft
12:46 PM 1:44 PM 2:42 PM 3:40 PM 4:39 PM 5:33 PM
6.83 ft 6.49 ft 6.24 ft 6.11 ft 6.11 ft 6.20 ft
Low Tide 11:18 PM
Low Tide -0.52 ft
2:49 PM 1:34 PM 2:16 PM 2:54 PM 3:30 PM 4:04 PM 4:38 PM 5:14 PM 5:54 PM 6:39 PM 7:32 PM 8:31 PM 9:32 PM 10:30 PM 11:27 PM
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1:07 PM 1:57 PM 2:46 PM 3:34 PM 4:22 PM 5:12 PM 6:04 PM 7:00 PM 8:00 PM 9:02 PM 10:02 PM 10:57 PM 11:48 PM
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Sunrise 7:24 AM 7:24 AM 7:24 AM 7:24 AM 7:24 AM 7:24 AM 7:24 AM 7:24 AM 7:24 AM 7:24 AM 7:24 AM 7:24 AM 7:24 AM 7:24 AM 7:24 AM 7:24 AM 7:23 AM 7:23 AM 7:23 AM 7:22 AM 7:22 AM 7:22 AM 7:21 AM 7:21 AM 7:21 AM 7:20 AM 7:20 AM 7:19 AM 7:18 AM 7:18 AM 7:17 AM
Sunset 5:29 PM 5:30 PM 5:31 PM 5:32 PM 5:32 PM 5:33 PM 5:34 PM 5:35 PM 5:36 PM 5:37 PM 5:37 PM 5:38 PM 5:39 PM 5:40 PM 5:41 PM 5:42 PM 5:43 PM 5:44 PM 5:45 PM 5:45 PM 5:46 PM 5:47 PM 5:48 PM 5:49 PM 5:50 PM 5:51 PM 5:52 PM 5:53 PM 5:54 PM 5:55 PM 5:56 PM
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The 13th Annual Best of Tybee Best Local Politician Barry Brown
Best Place to Watch Tybee Parades Sting Ray’s
Best Ice Cream Seaweeds
Best City Employee Claire Price
Best Professional Service on Tybee Tybee Teeth
Coldest Beer Benny’s Tavern
Best Police Officer William Mosley
Best Breakfast Breakfast Club
Best Jell-o Shots The Sand Bar
Best Fireman “FU” Tony Voight
Best Sunday Brunch Fannie’s on the Beach
Best Margarita CoCo’s Sunset Grille
Best Local Real Estate Agent Bonnie Gaster
Best Lunch The Windrose Cafe’
Best Daquiri Tybee Time
Best Local Columnist Judy O’’Neill
Best Hamburger The Quarter Bar
Best Bloody Mary Marlin Monroe’s
Best Island Character Al McCray
Best Sandwich Tybee Market IGA
Best Martini The American Legion
Best Local Artist Debbie Brady Robinson
Best Seafood Sting Ray’s
Best Place to Watch UGA Play Sting Ray’s
Best Adventure Tour Capt. Mike’s Dolphin Tours
Best Pizza Huc-a-Poo’s
Best Place for Karaoke Nickie’s 1971 Bar & Grill
Best Event/Festival Pirate Fest
Best Wings The Quarter Bar
Best Local Musician Michael Moody
Best Tourist Attraction The Lighthouse
Best Chicken Fingers Spanky’s Beachside
Best Local Band The Christy Alan Band
Best Radio Station WRHQ 105.3
Best Steak Sundae Cafe’
Best Place to Listen to Live Music The Rock House
Best Non-Profit Eastern Surfing Association
Best Chef A.J. Baker
Best Happy Hour The Windrose
Best Place to Stay DeSoto Beach Hotel
Best Chef Kevin Carpenter
Best Bartender David Jones
Best Vacation Rental Company TVR - Tybee Vacation Rentals
Best Server Joni Woodcock
Best Local Hangout The Quarter Bar
Best Place to Shop Tybee Market IGA
Best Outdoor Dining A-J’s Dockside
Best Overall Bar Huc-a-Poo’s
Best Local Store Latitude 32
Best Restaurant Service Sundae Cafe’
Best Category We Forgot Best Coffee - Tybean
Best Tybee Fisherman Nick Shreves
Best Family Friendly Restaurant The Crab Shack
Best Tybee Softball Team Huc-a-Poo’s
Best Overall Restaurant Sundae Cafe’
Best Category We Forgot Friendliest Staff Tybee Island Pharmacy
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Best Category We Forgot Cleanest Restaurant MacElwee’s
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