MAGAZINE

July 2023 / $4.95

PRESIDENT KEITH BACH keith@anthemmediagroup.com

PUBLISHERS

SASHA SWEENEY sasha@anthemmediagroup.com

MEREDITH DIMUZIO meredith@anthemmediagroup.com

EDITOR

ANTHONY GARZILLI anthony@anthemmediagroup.com

CREATIVE DIRECTOR REBECCA CASHWELL

GRAPHIC DESIGNER ALLYSON VENRICK

WRITERS AND CONTRIBUTORS

Amy Coyne Bredeson, Amy Bartlett, Lawrence Conneff, Marcia Cornell, Heather Edge, Clay Bonnyman Evans, Jessica Farthing, Nina Greenplate, NancyLee Honey, Justin Jarrett, Barry Kaufman, Mark E. Lett, Vickie McIntyre, Edward Thomas

PHOTOGRAPHERS

Rob Kaufman, Ruthe Ritterbeck

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COVER PHOTOS

Hilton Head Island Magazine and Bluffton and the Lowcountry Magazine: Photos by Rob Kaufman

TOGETHER WE CAN REVERSE CLIMATE CHANGE.

“EPA data has found that gas-powered lawn mowers make up five percent of total air pollution in the United States. Another study demonstrated that a consumer grade leaf blower releases more hydrocarbons than a pick up truck or a sedan.”

-psci.princeton.edu

EE ZERO CAN HELP WITH ZERO EMISSION SOLUTIONS. WE ARE PART OF THE SOLUTION.

But are we doing enough? Does your POA/HOA have a sustainability initiative? Will you join us?

Hilton Head Island and Bluffton are nationally recognized and treasured by residents for their pristine natural ecosystems and commitment to sustainability. We need to do everything we can to protect our environment for our children and grandchildren. Together, we can position the Lowcountry as a leader in sustainability. Everyone is concerned about climate these days. Here, we feel the effects of climate change more than most. That is why we need to invest in cleaning up the skies and keeping them clean — that means removing CO2 from the atmosphere and shifting to clean energy and sustainable solutions.

We can only get to sustainability by acting now. EE Zero can help with zero emission solutions. We are part of the solution — to date we have invested in the removal of 720 kg of CO2 via Climeworks’ direct air capturing process. From providing clean-energy professional equipment to investing in decarbonization, EE Zero is fully committed to being part of the solution.

EE Zero is a proud Member of the Lowcountry Environmental Action

To learn more, contact us to schedule an on-site meeting.

< NANCYLEE HONEY I WRITER

Coastal Style, page 60

NancyLee Honey, a Richmond Va., native, has been an investment advisor, journalist and travel advisor on Hilton Head Island for 40 years. She has penned articles for a variety of local publications. Writing, playing piano, pickleball, golfing and dancing delight her often.

< HEATHER EDGE I WRITER

Calendar, page 105

Heather Edge has several years of experience working as a contributor and sales representative in the publication and beauty industry. She is also a Reiki Practitioner and owns Shine Your Light Makeup Artistry.

< BARRY KAUFMAN I WRITER

Living History, page 70

Barry Kaufman has been living in and writing about the Lowcountry for 20 years. The host of B-Town Trivia, he lives in Bluffton with his wife, three children and entirely too many pets.

< RUTHE RITTERBECK I PHOTOGRAPHER

Meet Matty, page 52

Ruthe Ritterbeck loves to travel. She’s a habitual cookie baker. Ritterbeck’s dog, Jessie, rules her life. A favorite quote is from John Lennon: “Count your age by friends, not years.”