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THROUGH THE DECADE: HIGHLIGHTS OF GOLDEN ISLES MAGA ZINE Golden Isles Magazine is turning 10 years old! Looking through our archives, we discovered a plethora of memorable moments. There have been powerful stories, beautiful photography, and covers that evoke what life is like in the Golden Isles. Take a peek at some of our favorites!

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CASSINA GARDEN WALK CELEBRATES 10TH YEAR The Cassina Garden Club is celebrating a 10th anniversary of their own as the 10th annual Tabby and Tillandsia Garden Walk gets underway this May. Organizers have picked six gardens from previous tours for this year’s horticultural extravaganza.

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“This is a book where we want people to enjoy and learn about the history of Jekyll,” says Davis, who had a long career in journalism that included covering Jekyll Island while working for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.

Jekyll’s notable history and unique geology is interwoven throughout the pages — with more than 200 photos illustrating the unique locations that comprise the state-owned island — in the book that hits shelves this June. The comprehensive volume blends history and ecology, highlighting how the natural and the man-made have coincided together throughout centuries.

Galland, a photographer and partner with h2o Creative Group in Brunswick, recalls summertime visits to Jekyll Island as a kid. “Growing up here, we went to Jekyll a few times as kids, but we had everything we needed on St. Simons.

We may go to Summer Waves or Driftwood once a year, but that was really it,” he says of the neighboring barrier island that totals just under 6,000 acres. “To see it now, it’s a completely different experience. It’s much more for nature lovers. There is so much land preserved, and will always be

pend a few moments with Jingle Davis and Ben Galland, and it becomes evident that these two are cut from the same publishing cloth. Both tell stories — ­ one with the pen, the other with the lens — and they have combined their efforts in their latest book, “Island Passages: An Illustrated History of Jekyll Island, Georgia.”

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Buried shrimp boat on Jekyll Island.

preserved, that for an outdoorsy person like myself, it’s paradise.”

become a refuge for them,” she says. Galland quickly nods in agreement.

Each has their favorite experience of the island that is documented in the book. One of Galland’s favorite views on Jekyll is arriving across the Downing Musgrove Causeway from the mainland. “At dawn, going across the bridge and the entire causeway faces East, so you can see the water. It’s magnificent,” he says.

The back-and-forth between Davis and Galland comes with an ease established when they first worked on “Island Time: An Illustrated History of St. Simons Island,” published in June 2013.

The St. Simons historical book, also a University of Georgia Press publication, has already undergone a second printing.

Davis, herself, is partial to the numerous birding habitats Jekyll offers keen watchers. “I love the bird life. Jekyll has really

The format for the Jekyll edition is similar, which was beneficial, Davis says. “University Press is very meticulous about how to do

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copy and photos. They require a very detailed index. So the book itself, the mechanics, wasn’t easier; but we had been through it once together, so we knew what to expect,” Davis says.

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While the terrain of Jekyll Island has a lot in common with St. Simons — after all, the two islands are only separated by the St. Simons Sound — Galland found ways to photograph the natural elements that make Jekyll a one-of-a-kind location. “Both islands have beaches and oak trees, which are just stunning. But, you’ll find more of the vast landscapes on Jekyll,” he says.

As with the first book, the pair worked separately but in concert with each other. Galland shot; Davis wrote; and the two would compare notes throughout the process about what they were focusing on. Sometimes Davis would let Galland know what she was writing about so he could photograph it; other times, Galland would set up a shot and let Davis know what to write about.

For instance, Galland wanted to

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showcase tidal changes; so he camped out at Clam Creek on the north end of Jekyll Island for six hours to get comparison photos of high and low tides. “It’s just great juxtaposition of shots to see the mud bank and then the high tide,” he says.

When Davis hears about Ben’s stakeout, she laughs. “Ben is a real artist,” she says with a smile.

A third installment featuring Sapelo Island is planned next year, with author and historian Buddy Sullivan taking over the writing helm to coincide with Galland’s photography.

“After two, you can get a bit repetitive,” Davis says of the lengthy process, combing through historical records to create the narrative for the book.

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In fact, the depth of the historical and academic records is quite extensive. Davis searched through scientific papers, historical journals, and academic overviews.

“You wade through everything they say so you can translate that to the reader.

Sometimes, I would read a passage and call the academic and have him explain it to me,” Davis says.

The breadth of coverage adds a timeless quality to the work, Galland adds, that is meant to show the evolution of Jekyll Island as a place that many Georgians have enjoyed throughout the ages.

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If you enjoyed “Gone Girl,” then this noir drama by Paula Hawkins will keep you guessing until the end. The plot revolves around Rachel, a frustrating protagonist unable to keep her life together. She commutes on a train and creates in her mind a fictional tale about a couple living in a house she passes every day. When the woman goes missing, Rachel becomes entwined in the case and disrupts several lives as she tries to help discover what happened to a woman she knows nothing about. The film adaption, starring Emily Blunt, will be released later this year.

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If you are a fan of Prince William and Kate Middleton’s modern fairy tale, then grab a copy of this fictional tale of Bex, an American girl who studies abroad at Oxford and falls in love with Prince Nicholas, heir to the British throne. From the hijinks of Nick’s mischievous brother, Freddie, and her twin sister’s desire to be center of attention to the pressure of becoming a princess, Bex finds herself in the troubling middle of complicated family dynamics and allegiances to two countries. You may want to throw the book across the room before flipping the page and finding yourself laughing uncontrollably.

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Calling all photographers! Golden Isles Magazine is hosting the 2016 Golden Isles Magazine Photo Contest.

We want to see what you love about the Golden Isles through the lens. Categories include nature, people, wildlife, still life, and live action. Both amateurs and professionals can enter.

The deadline to submit your photos is May 20, and all must be submitted digitally. Each category will be judged by a panel of publishing and photography experts. Winners will have their photos published in the July/August edition of Golden Isles Magazine.

RULES AND REGULATIONS: Categories include: • Nature (landscapes, underwater) • People (editorial portraits, gatherings of people, family moments) • Wildlife (animals in habitat) • Still life (objects, food) • Live action (sporting events, coverage of an event, performances, parades) You may submit up to five photographs per category. You cannot submit the same photo in multiple categories.

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Ready for the Races? Make sure to enjoy the fastest two minutes in sports during Frederica Academy’s 15th Annual Derby Day on May 7.

From 5 to 11 p.m., the annual fundraiser for the school will include live entertainment, auction items, and a raffle. The Kentucky Derby will also be simulcast on screens for everyone to cheer on their favorite.

For more information, go online to fredericaacademy.org.

The Georgia Sea Island Festival has been a staple for more than three decades. The twoday event, sponsored by the St. Simons African American Heritage Coalition, includes craft and food vendors that exhibit the culture and history of the African-American population of the Sea Islands. Activities begin at 11 a.m. on June 4 and at noon on June 5 at Gascoigne Park on St. Simons Island. For more information, contact the festival committee at 912-634-0330 or 912-638-4866.

After a successful inaugural event in November, Moxie Craft Fest is returning to the Golden Isles. The second craft fair will be from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on May 14 at Old City Hall, 1229 Newcastle St., Brunswick. The craft festival brings local artisans together in a makeshift marketplace where they can sell their handmade goods. For more information, go online to moxiecraftfest.com.

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Reelin’ in a Cure Fishing Tournament and Band Party is back. The fishing tournament kicks off at Morningstar Marina on May 14 at 7 a.m.

The festivities continue with an evening award ceremony beginning at 5 p.m. Owen Plant will provide entertainment as people eat food from Southern Soul.

The annual event is hosted by the American Cancer Society Victory Board. For more information, contact Tory Culpepper at 912-355-1378 or by email at tory.culpepper@cancer.org.

The business community in the Golden Isles will gather May 25 at Sea Palms Conference Center this May for the 22nd Annual Chamber Experience. More than 500 people are expected to attend the chamber’s largest annual fundraiser, which starts at 5:30 and continues to 8:30 p.m.

There will be live entertainment by Tonic Blue, a “Wine Toss,” a raffle, and tasty treats by the Sea Palm chefs. Silent and live auction items will include a variety of packages offered by chamber members.

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This year’s Middle Read novel comes alive on stage at the Ritz Theatre in downtown Brunswick. “The Phantom Tollbooth” tells the story of a bored kid named Milo, who takes an exciting journey through a magical kingdom, and in the process learns that life (and learning, too) isn’t so boring after all. Performances take place May 12 to 15, with showtimes on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 3 p.m. Tickets range from $5 to $25. For more information, go online to goldenislesarts.org.

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s the sun sets this summer, grab your blankets and head outdoors to catch a live performance during one of the several concert series planned across the Golden Isles.

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ach year, the lawn of the St. Simons Lighthouse provides a picturesque setting for the Little Light Music Concert Series. Musicians carry tunes across the ocean breezes as audiences relax in lawn chairs or blankets. Performances are held on select Sunday evenings May through September.

Concerts are from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., and tickets are $12 for adults; children under 12 and Keepers of the Light are admitted free of charge. Tickets may be purchased in advance in the Museum Store or at the gate the evening of the concert.

For details, go to saintsimonslighthouse.org. If inclement weather is forecasted, the concert series will update its Facebook page with any change in schedule.

THE 2016 SERIES LINEUP INCLUDES: May 8 - The Tams The Tams, who have been entertaining crowds for more than 50 years, are returning to kick things off with the first concert of the series.

With four No. 1 hits under their belts, the Tams know how to please a crowd with beach tunes, smooth soul, Motown, and a bit of R&B thrown in.

June 19 - Soul Fish Based out of Charleston, this jamming quartet will keep crowds dancing and singing along to hits from decades of rock. Soul Fish is a seasoned party band well-known for their versatile selection of tunes, from covers of Bruno Mars and Maroon 5 to ABBA and Stevie Wonder.

July 3 - Still Cruzin’ Planning to celebrate July Fourth with fanfare?

Check out Still Cruzin’, an interactive party and show band with more than 30 years in the entertainment industry. Band members have a pedigree of talent that includes experiences playing with The Drifters, James Brown, Percy Sledge, The Tams and The Temptations. Still Cruzin’ will play all the Motown and R&B hits on the biggest holiday weekend of the summer.

August 14 - Island Garage Band If you are a fan of Steely Dan, Chicago, The Allman Brothers, or Eric Clapton, then come on down to catch local favorites Island Garage Band perform at the August concert. Band members will take you back in time with some of your favorite classic rock hits.

September 4 - Sounds of Motown The final act of the summer series includes fan-favorites, the Sensational Sounds of Motown. The six-member band has been entertaining audiences throughout the Southeast for nearly 20 years with their excellent, high-energy performances. You’ll hear Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder, Smokey Robinson and Sly Stone ... and that’s just in the first set!

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ead towards the St. Simons Pier on select Sunday evenings this summer to enjoy the scenery set to a tune during the Sounds by the Sea concert series. Hosted by Golden Isles Arts and Humanities, the concert series has a lineup of fan favorites and begins on May 22 with The Phil Morrison-Ken Trimmins Jazz Collective.

Music starts at 7 p.m. at Neptune Park on St. Simons Island directly behind the Casino building near the pier. Guests are encouraged to bring a picnic supper and a lawn chair or blanket.

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Tickets at the gate are $10 for adults, $5 for children ages 6 to 12. Those under 6 years old are admitted free. Season passes are also available through May 22 and are $35 for adults, $15 for ages 6 to 12. Passes are available for purchase in person at the Historic Ritz Theatre in Downtown Brunswick or by calling Golden Isles Arts & Humanities at 912-262-6934.

THE 2016 SERIES LINEUP INCLUDES: May 22 - The Phil Morrison-Ken Trimmins Jazz Collection The combined talents of Phil Morrison and Ken Trimmins will thrill audiences attending the first of the concert series. Morrison, who performs regularly throughout the Golden Isles, has worked with such major artists as Dizzy Gillespie, bluesman T-Bone Walker, vocalist Gloria Lynne, and French horn player John Clark. Joining him on stage, Trimmins has had a distinguished career with the U.S. Air Force Band program, which included serving as director of operations for nine touring ensembles and as musical director and bandleader for three Air Force jazz bands.

June 12 - Jamie Renee and The Walkers Jamie Renee and The Walkers will be charming crowds with their unique combination of the ukulele, bass, drums, and saxophone when they take the stage in June. With bits of jazz infused with folk, the tunes will entertain all ages.

July 17 - Pier Pressure Pier Pressure is a favorite of Sounds by the Sea attendees. Rain couldn’t stop them last year when they returned to close out the season in September, and the band’s smooth grooves of covers and classic jams promises to be another great time spent on the lawn of Neptune Park.

August 28 - Gwen Hughes and The Kats Ready for some soul, swing, jazz, and jump blues? Make sure to check out the August performance of Gwen Hughes and The Kats as they jive with tunes from the 1940s to current hits.

You may hear a cover of KC and the Sunshine Band before they break out into a Taylor Swift song. No matter what they play, be prepared to be on your feet dancing along.

September 18 - Michael Hulett Every time Michael Hulett picks up the saxophone, listeners are taken to a place where all their worries disappear.

Whether he is playing or singing, Hulett gets toes tappin’, hands clappin’, and bodies swayin’ to the beat and will be the perfect finale to the summer concert series.

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his May, the walls of the Ritz Theatre Gallery will be adorned with the artwork of local artist Mandy Thompson. Mandy’s paintings include colors that reflect the vitality of life, textures that communicate the physicality of nature, and strong lines with open spaces that evoke a sense of freedom. Her artwork is an invitation to engage in the natural beauty of life.

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Mandy is drawn to making connections between the viewer and the work. She wants individuals to respond to the visual language of her work. Though she draws inspiration from the natural world, her pieces are loose abstractions that pull away from realism to capture the essence of nature.

“From my earliest days, I was most satisfied when interacting with nature and, even better, carrying a favorite crayon in hand. These passions followed me into adulthood and are now expressed through my paintings. Life at its purest is good; my artwork is an invitation to engage in the natural beauty of life,” Mandy says.

The community is invited to engage with Mandy’s unique style during First Friday on May 6, from 5 to 8 p.m. The show continues through May 28. The Ritz Theatre Art Gallery hours are Wednesdays to Fridays, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., during performances and by appointment. For more information about this exhibit or other shows and performances, please contact Golden Isles Arts and Humanities at 912-262-6934, info@goldenislesarts.org or go to www.goldenislesarts.org.

Golden Isles Arts and Humanities is hosting the solo exhibition of artist Mandy Thompson at the Historic Ritz Theatre in downtown Brunswick. This exhibit opens with a free public reception during First Friday festivities on May 6, from 5 to 8 p.m.

Then, from June 3 to June 25, Golden Isles Arts and Humanities will host a

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Whether it’s through the subject, style, or medium, water will connect the show’s works in the upcoming exhibition that brings together artists from Valdosta and Woodbine to St. Simons Island.

“This exhibition features watercolors as uniquely used by three specially invited regional watercolorists, all with a unique take on this captivating medium. The exhibition also includes two invited 3-D glass artists as well as GVA member watercolorists juried into the show,” says Susan Ryles, executive director of Glynn Visual Arts.

Running from May 2 to June 27, “Water Works” will expand to both gallery spaces. The main location — at 106 Island Drive, St. Simons Island — will feature the work of the three invited watercolorists, Mary O. Smith, Annette Crosby, and Dan Goad along with 3-D glass artists, Thomas and Nancy Linek.

The gallery at the Visitor’s Center/ Welcome Center — at 529 Beachview Drive, St. Simons Island — will feature the work of juried GVA member watercolorists. For more information about the exhibition, go to glynnvisualarts.org or call 912-638-8770.

An opening reception for the exhibit will be May 5, from 5:30 to 7 p.m., at Glynn Visual Arts gallery, 106 Island Drive, St. Simons.

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hen I moved here to the Golden Isles, I lived next door to Loraine Dusenberry. Mrs. Dusenberry was the first woman to serve as a Glynn County Commissioner. She was a savvy lady and a staunch conservationist. She told me a story about a meeting involving taxable land in Glynn County. Looking at the map, someone asked why there was so much unused land in the county. Mrs. Dusenberry looked at the map and laughed, replying that the unused land was our salt marshes.

The Coastal Marshlands Protection Act protects our salt marshes. This act, established by the state of Georgia in 1970, is the reason we have complete marsh systems that protect us from the high tides. Our marshes are also diverse habitats with a lot of plants and animals that depend on it to live.

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Let’s start with the grasses that grow in the marsh. The main genus of grasses is Spartina. There are two types of Spartina, patens and alterniflora. Spartina patens grows in the higher salt marsh, whereas Spartina alterniflora grows right along the edges of the marsh creek. You may know alterniflora by its common name, smooth cordgrass.

Periwinkle snails are one of the main creatures that keep the cordgrass in check.

The edible snails, also called winkles, provide food for some of the birds and animals that use the salt marsh.

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Oysters keep our marsh clean. They help control erosion and filter the water. They also provide habitat for the creatures that live in the marsh.

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Wild Georgia Shrimp grow up swimming against the strong tide in the sweet grasses of Spartina alterniflora, which is related to sugar cane. That’s why our shrimp grow so big and sweet.

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We are not the only ones that like the Wild Georgia Shrimp. Atlantic bottlenose dolphins love the shrimp as well as other fish in our marshes. Dolphins have a creative way of catching fish and shrimp. They chase fish up the marsh creeks and right up to the banks where they will slide up the mud and grab the fish.

In the summer months, manatees graze on the marsh grasses. These creatures, sometimes called sea cows, feed quietly in the marsh creeks. I have seen them a few times from the Wildlife Viewing Tower at the Jekyll Island Guest Information Center.

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You cannot write about the marsh without mentioning the diamondback terrapin. After all, the salt marsh is this turtle’s home. Watch out for them on the roadways from May through July. The female diamondback terrapins crawl out of the marsh creeks to look for the highest marsh to lay their eggs.

Of course, I can’t write a Nature Connection without a bird. The Clapper Rail, known locally as marsh hen, are secretive birds that live exclusively in the salt marsh. Ever heard the phrase, “thin as a rail?” These birds compress their bodies so they can move through the thick marsh grasses.

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Fiddler crabs are the creatures that tie everything together in the marsh. They are throughout the ecosystem — either eating or being eaten.

See, even though our salt marsh looks like a sea of grass, it is a very busy place filled with unique plants and animals.

They need the salt marsh, and so do we.

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{DUE SOUTH}

Stories that happen when I come South from North Georgia

INK FLOWING

THROUGH MY VEINS WORDS BY RONDA RICH

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fter my first visit to St. Simons

islands so I became a regular visitor.

college and became a full-time sports

when I was a seventh-grad-

Actually, the islands are more of a home

reporter as soon as I graduated. It was

er, a trip that would intro-

to me than a place of visitation. If the

such a happy, exciting time. I had ad-

duce me to Eugenia Price

red clay hills of North Georgia are in my

ventures. I won awards. I got summoned

and therefore firmly setting me in the

blood — which they are — then the sul-

to Washington, D.C., to work at USA To-

direction of becoming a writer, it would

furous smell of Glynn County’s marshes

day. With a pedigree like this, my heart

be too many years before I visited the

are in my nostrils, and it smells glorious.

was tattooed with newspaper ink, even

Golden Isles again.

though I left D.C. to work in corporate My next visit to St. Simons would be

sports marketing.

By the time I returned, well over 20 years

professionally pivotal yet again. I grew

had passed and I had done what I de-

up in the newspaper business. My oldest

After the success of a couple of books,

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{LIVING WELL}

Keeping Kids Safe in the Water P R E P A R E D B Y W O L F S O N C H I L D R E N ’ S AT S O U T H E A S T G E O R G I A H E A L T H S Y S T E M

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ith spring upon us and summer quickly approaching, families are spending more time around the pool, beach, and waterways. But with the fun that comes with soaking up the southeast Georgia sun, parents need to be vigilant to ensure that kids stay safe in the water.

“Actively supervising children playing around water and swimming is one of the most important ways to prevent childhood drowning,” says Cynthia Dennis, nurse and prevention coordinator for THE PLAYERS Center for Child Health at Wolfson Children’s Hospital. “In 94 percent of the instances when a child drowns, adults thought the child was being watched.”

led by Kingsland Fire and Rescue. “Children under 14 should be taught never to swim alone. There should always be an adult keeping an eye on them.”

Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is a vital skill that all parents should master, and there are specific techniques for performing CPR on infants and children. To find local classes, you can visit www.redcross.org and enter your zip code.

Finally, if you love to spend time on a boat with your family, make sure the kids have life jackets on and know water safety rules. And don’t let children operate personal watercraft such as jet skis, as they are intended for adults and require special training.

Supervision, barriers, and emergency preparedness are the three most import“Spending time around the ant layers of protection water and enjoying our to keeping children safe beautiful outdoors with the with water nearby, Denfamily is something the manis says. When in a group, jority of us do in southeast adults should take turns Georgia,” Roney says, “just being “water watchers” never take your children’s to ensure that someone is safety for granted.” looking after the children at all times, and kids need to be instructed to swim only in areas designated for For more information and tips on water safety, swimming. Using fences and please visit wolfsonchildrens.org/water. other barriers to keep kids away from pools while you’re away is also a must — Georgia law requires swimming pools to be fenced in with barriers at least four feet tall and no higher than four inches above the ground. In fences with vertical slats, they must be less than four inches apart so small children cannot squeeze through. Having alarms on every door and window leading to the backyard is a good idea, too.

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{MONEY TALKS}

DO YOU REALLY WANT TO

‘RIDE THE WAVE’?

WORDS BY JOEL BICKMORE | CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER S Y N O V U S S E C U R I T I E S , I N C . AT T H E C O A S T A L B A N K O F G E O R G I A

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n May of last year, I wrote an article titled, “Bull Market May Be Getting A Bit Long In The Tooth.” May was also the month that the Dow Jones Industrial Average peaked. Maybe I got lucky because I sure haven’t found the crystal ball yet!

What led me to write the article wasn’t a suggestion that short-term movements in the market could be predicted with any level of consistency; but rather, longer-term trends of bulls and bears can be recognized if you’re looking at the right signals or following those who do. There are other options than simply “riding the wave” of buy and hold investment strategies and some of those options are pretty darn good.

That statement quickly brings us to the age-old debate of active versus passive investing. Passive investing, quite simply, is the “tried and true” buy and hold strategy. You pick a few good stocks or funds, and you hold them for a long period

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of time. Your assumption is that timing the market is too difficult to master, so you should just hold tight during the ups and downs and hope to achieve a reasonable rate of return. In short, you “ride the wave” of the stock market.

Mutual fund companies have done all kinds of research to explain what could happen if you miss out on a few of the best trading days in the market.

This type of research insists that you can’t afford to miss out on those days so you need to stay invested, always.

It’s quite ironic that the companies who profit from your “staying invested” have come to these conclusions.

But what if you want to try and outperform the market? What if you don’t want to “ride the wave?” As I mentioned earlier, I believe it’s possible to recognize the trends of bull and bear markets; and accordingly move more conservatively (sell) when bear market conditions are evident and more aggressively (buy) when bull market conditions exist.

For example, you could follow the movement of margin debt to identify market peaks.

But when do you get back in? The Coppock Curve (developed in 1965 by Edwin Coppock) could be your tool to find a market bottom. If this sounds too complicated (and it is quite complicated!), you could simply follow the signals of a research firm that specializes in tracking and decoding these triggers.

Prior to Mark Hulbert’s retirement earlier this year, I used the Hulbert Financial Digest (HFD) as one of my main sources.

Editor Mark Hulbert did an excellent job for 35 years highlighting and ranking various strategies based on risk-adjusted returns, overall returns, and other factors. In fact, it is because of this publication and its years of highlighting groups who have beaten passive buy and hold strategies that I feel so strongly that active investing can outperform.

As I close, I must underscore that the type of market outperformance we seek for clients always starts with understanding risk tolerance and time horizon. In no way do we advocate market timing for short-term gains; but we do advocate for strategies that attempt to identify bull and bear markets to avoid major losses in market downturns.

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{GAME CHANGERS}

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he Olympics kick off in Rio de Janeiro this August, and excitement will ripple out of South America all the way to the shores of South Georgia as audiences cheer on the U.S. Swim Team. Some of those tuning in to watch will be the team members and coaching staff of the Golden Isles Swim Team.

“Typically during the Olympic year, you do see more growth and more interest throughout the nation in swimming. You see a lot more kids wanting to come try out for the team,” says Mike Irish, head coach of the Golden Isles swimming organization that has operated out of the Brunswick Aquatic Center for the past six years.

Competitive swimming is a year-long sport that requires commitment in and out of the pool. Long after Olympic fever subsides, you will still find kids as young as six up to seniors in high school heading to the pool to work on their stroke technique. In winter and summer, rain or shine (but no lightning), the outdoor complex at Howard Coffin Park is the training ground for the next generation of swimmers.

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Currently, the swim team includes 24 kids who travel around the region for meets and another 24 students who attend weekly practices. Instruction is available for beginners to advanced swimmers of all ages, and anyone interested in joining can contact the organization for a swim test.

“A lot of times, the younger kids will have to go to lessons first. If they are old enough, and they are already swimming freestyle, we try to put them in a group that’s a little closer to their ability and age and just work with them until they learn their strokes,” Irish says.

Competitive swimming combines several separate elements into one, says Irish, who has been instructing swimmers since 1992. Foundational training includes stroke technique for freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, and butterfly — “stroke technique starts from the first day in the pool,” Irish says — then adding in kicking, speed, and endurance.

As with any sport, practice makes perfect. Younger kids will often start with a

45-minute practice two to three times a week, while older kids stay in the pool for two hours.

The higher the level and the older they get, the longer they spend in the pool, Irish says, and many of the high school students will come to the pool before heading to school.

First-timers and lifers As the mother of swimmers, Margot McMinn has spent many hours at practices and meets. Her daughter, Taylor, started taking swim lessons around age 6. Now, Taylor is a freshman on the swim team at Campbell University in North Carolina.

“Little did we know when she first started, that swim was year round, but it soon completely took over our lives and we saw how it changed Taylor. They have to work so hard … to watch your daughter get up at 5 a.m. and drive herself to the pool before school, then back to the pool after school — and she still got her homework done. It requires diligence, but it is

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Commitment is important for those wanting to pursue swimming competitively, Irish says. “A lot of kids come from other sports and don’t realize how hard it is in the water. They see the kids go back and forth in the water and they say, ‘Oh, I can do that.’ And they can, it just takes time to get up to their level,” he says.

Golden Isles Swim Team isn’t just for kids, either. Anyone over the age of 18 interested in classes can get in touch with the staff for either private instruction or to join the Masters level, which is designed for adult fitness, triathlon training, and competition.

In December, the nonprofit swim organization also received a grant for adults wanting to learn how to swim. “It’s a small grant so we can provide extra lessons for those who can’t afford to take them,” McMinn says.

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The free event includes swimming instruction for kids ages 4 to 12 (registration required), and agencies like the Department of Natural Resources and the Coast Guard will be on hand to discuss boating safety, use of life jackets, and more.

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{THE DISH}

Tortuga Jack’s brings Baja to Jekyll WORDS BY ROY AKINS

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estled in the sand dunes with an oceanfront view that includes Cumberland Island, Tortuga Jack’s is a Baja Mexican restaurant that opened on Jekyll Island in 2015. From the moment diners walk up, they will be immersed in lively South of the Border music that punctuates the giant tiki — billed as the biggest between south Florida and Maine.

With ocean breezes and a tiki bar that serves a flavorful array of frozen concoctions, visitors are often tempted to enjoy the dining outside. The outdoor patio is a lively area that features local bands and brings a feeling of Margaritaville amidst the Georgia pines.

The bright colors and festive atmosphere of the interior of the restaurant accent the dining experience, which includes a full-service bar. Mexico’s renowned spirit, tequila, is front and center in a variety of forms, from affordable and delightfully tasty margaritas to carefully aged, premium quality brands that are perfect for sipping.

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with citrus, cilantro, tomatoes, red onions, avocados, and toasted pepitas. Tortuga’s Nachos are another popular item. Fresh tortilla chips, melted cheese, and chipotle-tomato emulsion are complemented with spices, lettuce, and corn bean salsa. Chicken, beef, grilled shrimp, and steak add a finishing touch to the dish.

Tortuga’s is perhaps best known for its Baja Fish Tacos that feature the catch of the day cooked to perfection and served with rice, beans, crisp lettuce, and pico de gallo. Diners can also choose the spicy Bangin’ Shrimp prepared either grilled or fried.

Sizzling fajitas also showcase coastal influences. The Fajitas de Camarones is a local favorite featuring Wild Georgia Shrimp that are grilled and served with rice and pico salad over a bed of sizzling caramelized onions along with fresh bell peppers and tomatoes.

Other menu items, from enchiladas and burritos to farm fresh salads and hand-patted burgers topped with guacamole and jalapeños, are sure to please.

For more info, visit TortugaJacks.com or call 912342-2600. Tortuga Jack’s, located at 201 North Beachview Drive on historic Jekyll Island, is open daily starting at 11 a.m.

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{DIGRESSIONS OF A DILETTANTE}

Illusions of Leisure WORDS BY BUD HEARN

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ree time: what’s that? I ponder the question while washing dishes, up to my elbows in suds.

My free time has been mortgaged to the mundane. Such chores are best done in a dark laundry room where Munch’s painting, “The Scream,” sets the tone. Certainly not one with a view of the glistening, sunlit pool — a mirage that mocks my low estate. Free time is written all over the scene.

Some suggest that free time can be found anywhere, even washing dishes. Nonsense. I’m not convinced. Free time and labor cannot co-exist. Or can they? The Heavy Handed Judge pronounced this primordial curse on our progenitors when He sent them packing to the back alleys outside Eden.

Maintenance is real. Add up the hours, see for yourself. Life overwhelms us, beating back the onslaught of nature and the ills that flesh is heir to daily. Not to mention trying to keep up with the Kardashians and enduring political campaigns.

So where’s free time? Thorstein Veblen attempted to consecrate the concept of leisure, railing on the Vatican to elevate it to sainthood. The perfecting of this idol of free time has long

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since been an American art form.

Emerson, along with his Harvard elites, enthroned the nebulous concept of transcendentalism as some sort of ‘be all, end all’ in the pursuit of free time. But what did all that heavy thinking get him? Poor health, that’s what.

Like most Yankees, he eventually migrated south. In Charleston, he recovered; seems the thick humidity dulled his senses.

One evening on the Battery, he experienced a transcendental epiphany while eating shrimp and grits, the absolute apotheosis in the use of free time. He abandoned meditation and lived happily ever after.

Epicurus had his own entourage of Greek groupies. He advocated pleasure as the highest good that should dominate all free time. But he got crossways with Aphrodite by admonishing the Greeks that the benefits of eating were preferable to the benefits of love. He would be a gilded shrine today had he realized one simple fact: a combination of the two is the epitome in the enjoyment of free time.

I suppose free time is possible in athletic obsessions. You hear a

lot about the so-called “runner’s high.”

I’ve had the experience. It’s a mental delusion when your brain sees automobiles as phantoms, fogs that you can run right through. Following that advice will assure you of unlimited free time in the ER. Avoid it.

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Yoga promises an out-of-body freedom from the ravages of time. Gurus with online degrees swear by the “downdog” pose. If held for 10 minutes, they guarantee it will produce nirvana, an enlightened state of mind.

They’re correct. Try it. But remember, the Sanskrit meaning of nirvana is ‘blown out,’ which is what will happen to your shoulders. An aged Grand Cru and saucer of escargot is a superior and safer way to achieve the same enlightenment.

Athletic pursuits for free time have their benefits. They’ve spawned profitable career paths in prosthetic orthopedic medicine — which is not medicine at all, but more like a patchwork repair job to arthritic bodies. The preferred training for this profession is a degree in auto mechanics at the community trade school. It’s more art than science.

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Alas, free time comes with a string attached. It’s only a loan, a short-term one at that. Interest must be paid — which usually comes in the form of cutting the nap short. Blame the Puritans for the hangover of the collective guilty conscience.

Boiled down, free time is less a sense of place than a state of being. It’s possible anywhere. It’s a yielding to the present moment in whatever condition it finds us. Even washing dishes.

As I head out to the pool to find my nirvana, I hear a voice call, “Honey, would you do me a favor when you have some free time?” Some things never change.

Free time is fleeting. Take a slow walk in the garden of your life, pick some flowers, and let your net capture the ephemeral butterfly of the moment.

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Not your father’s

College of Coastal Georgia...

Words By Reg Murphy, College of Coastal Georgia Executive in Residence

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ucked away in Southeast Georgia, an afterthought to Georgia’s leadership, Coastal Georgia Community College provided local Glynn County students educational offerings. Without student housing, a dining hall, or even a student center, they attended classes in some dun-colored buildings and then left what was a stretch to call a College campus.

That was then; this is now--and the transition from a pedestrian junior college to a bustling four-year institution could hardly be more noteworthy. In seven years the new College of Coastal Georgia (CCGA) is changing lives as well as changing a culture.

Her testimony is exactly what the University System Board of Regents had in mind when it decided to invest in the 200-acre campus on the western edge of Brunswick, said attorney Jim Bishop, a Regent at the time.

Up went a new Miriam and Hugh Nunnally Health and Science building where the nurses-to-be get training. (They also learn hands-on at the Southeast Georgia Health System hospital just a block away.)

On the most prominent corner is a Correll Center for Teacher Education and Learning, funded by Pete and Ada Lee Correll in honor of Pete’s mother, Elizabeth. It is specifically dedicated to

Mariner Village suite style housing is set to open in fall 2016, adding over 200 residential students to campus.

Listen to Christie Owens, 37, a divorced mother to two: “All my life I have wanted to do this,” she says as she completes the last semester of a four-year nursing program that will make her a Registered Nurse. “The college has changed my life. With my situation I couldn’t have traveled anywhere else to get a degree. It is not an easy program, but it is a good one.”

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training teachers for the region’s woefully inadequate supply of grade school instructors.

For would-be business titans, a rundown classroom building was renovated to house a School of Business and Public Management which is growing more rapidly than any other discipline on campus. It aims to cultivate a crop of entrepreneurs in a region where all too few

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now dream and do.

Kerdansky Bessen, 21, and his high school counselor in Alpharetta, were looking for a small school to start his college career. She suggested CCGA Kerdansky Bessen and he agreed. “I came down here thinking I would stay a year or two and then transfer to the University of Georgia or somewhere.”

Bessen will be a senior studying marketing at the Business School and says he would not transfer. Nor does he just attend classes; last semester he interned at an advertising agency involved in promoting consumption of more seafood. He is headed toward a degree in marketing.

The internship program is just what the largely rural area needs, says Don Mathews, a long-term professor of economics who began teaching at the junior college in 1983. After the transition to a four-year school, Mathews believes, “In amazingly short order, the college transformed itself from a timid, insular institution into a college eager to work with local people and organizations to help make the community a better place.”

Mathews studies economic trends in Southeast Georgia. “The beauty and isolation of our area make it easy to forget the rest of the country and think ‘everything’s good down here’. But the reality is that our coastal area, relative to much of the nation is poor...But to figure out how to improve economic life here we must first understand who we are and where we are economically. Providing

that understanding is good work that we in the School of Business and Public Management can contribute to the betterment of our community.”

The dean, Dr. Skip Mounts, wants his business school to create a culture where young dreamers can imagine starting their own enterprises. To that end, he is organizing contests initially for high school students. They will write realistic business plans for their dream companies to be judged by mentors as well as faculty.

Another area of focus is attracting military veterans. President Greg Aloia has made that a top priority with a view toward helping veterans transition to domestic interests as opposed to their military experiences. Perhaps as part of that goal, the college has obtained permissions from the Regents to establish a Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice which expects to enroll 70 students in its first year.

Initially, all the construction, guided by a new master plan, and building and assembling faculty and staff was the job of Valerie Hepburn, a public health expert who was plucked from the University of Georgia and named interim president.

After less than a year, the title became president.

Aloia was recruited from Concord University in West Virginia to succeed her two years ago. He has continued that expansion while building new programs

The 2014-15 Coastal Georgia Men’s Golf Team won the NAIA National Championship for the second consecutive year. of his own, among them the criminal justice and military veterans offerings.

Not to be overlooked in all the hurlyburly is a stunning string of successes in athletics. Golf Coach Mike Cook brought together some of the best prospects and built a team that twice has won the NAIA national championship. Cook recently was named to lead the Palmer Cup team from America in international competition. The CCGA volleyball women and basketball women have competed in recent national championships.

And what’s the record so far? Well, roughly 3,100 students seem to think they are building the foundations for life after college. As a sometime visitor to classrooms, sporting events or lectures, I see a lot of kids who are the first in their family to attend college. And I talk to them about the future. Most seem grounded and reasonably determined to make something of themselves and their communities.

I think that’s what the Regents ordered.

About the Author A native of Gainesville, Ga. and a graduate of Mercer, Reg Murphy began his journalism career at the Macon Telegraph. He has served as editor of the Atlanta Constitution, editor and publisher of the San Francisco Examiner, and publisher and CEO of the Baltimore Sun. As the College’s first executive-in-residence, a position Murphy has held since fall 2012, he engages students in conversations about work and life experiences, career interests and strategies, networking, and courses and extracurricular activities that can help prepare for various careers.

This past October, the College’s Coastal Georgia Center for Economic Analysis and Student Research officially became The Reg Murphy Center for Economic and Policy Studies.

Classrooms in majors such as Coastal Ecology extend well beyond the 193-acre campus in Brunswick.

This story originally ran in the January 2016 issue of James Magazine.

TIMELINE

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A DECADE OF STORIES

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ne decade ago at Golden Isles Magazine launch time, we were a 104-year-old family newspaper company — Brunswick News Publishing Company. The idea of publishing a magazine seemed like a natural fit in that we had been reporting, writing stories, and taking photographs covering Georgia’s coastal area for a century.

We had a great start out of the gate and were well-received by our loyal advertisers and readers in the area; however, we quickly learned to appreciate the subtle and stark differences between publishing newspapers and magazines. Each in its own right allows for chronicling life along the coast.

For Golden Isles Magazine, we discovered the new glossy canvas enabled us to speak in a new way to longtime readers, newcomers, and visitors — a way that has appealed to their senses to take each new edition and hold on to it a while longer to fully soak in its content. GIM continues to be well-received — so much so that worlds outside of the Golden Isles are now subscribing to us in places as far away as Canada and picking us up on shelves across three states.

Ultimately, today, we are still storytellers creating images of life along the coast through gifted writing, photography, illustrations, and advertising. From one issue of Golden Isles Magazine to the next, our inspiration comes from what we consider one of the world’s best back drops — the Golden Isles. We sincerely thank all of our readers who have allowed us to be inspired by the richness in our coast — including its style, events, arts, traditions, and the most fascinating people and eclectic personalities around. With 10 years so quickly gone, we would not be where we are without the support of our advertisers and growing audience.

We look forward to another 10 exciting years as we have now set the course for the century mark with Golden Isles Magazine.

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They flipped through close to 5,000 pages of the 60-plus editions and tallied their favorite pages, headlines, photographs, and covers that show the breadth of coverage Golden Isles Magazine has achieved in the past decade.

VOL. 1, NO. 2: JULY/AUGUST 2006 Adam Wainwright graced our second cover during his first full season in the major leagues. Through the years, we have continued to watch this hometown hero’s success grow on the field and off with the Adam and Jenny Wainwright Foundation.

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VOL. 1, NO. 6: MARCH/APRIL 2007 This ‘Rockin’ On’ feature by Mike Morrison is a delightful profile series about musicians who prove that you are never too old to enjoy a jam session. From the cover with the ‘swampbilly bard’ Vic Waters to Jimmy Buffett’s look-a-like Leo Dean, the personalities come through the page. Great ending: “But the music passes on, from one generation to the next. Even among the most staid and conservative of us, there’s a little rock ‘n’ roll in our hearts. Rock on, Golden Isles.”

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2008

VOL. 2, NO. 4: NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2007 The Inaugural 20 under 40 issue contained Golden Isles Magazine’s first look at the Golden Isles’ leadership for the next generation. Some of the people featured include:

- Greer Ward - Ben Hartman - Missy Neu - Aaron Mumford - Catina Tindall

- Heard Galis - Ashley Hornbuckle - Lea King-Badyna - George Skarpalezos - Mason Waters

VOL. 2, NO. 6: MARCH/APRIL 2008 The photograph of Brunswick architect Louis Keene on the cover is a striking example of asymmetry and linear framing that creates a dynamic image for the 2008 homes issue.

Fast forward: In the cover feature about historic preservation, Julie Martin’s input is echoed later when we featured her historic home overlooking Hanover Square in the September/October 2015 “Home and Garden” edition.

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VOL. 3, NO. 3: SEPT./OCT. 2008

The Idiot and Odyssey was episode one of a four-part photo series chronicling “International Georgia” that included Cairo, Berlin, Cuba, and Amsterdam.

Golden Isles Magazine went under a redesign with this issue, and you will catch an early nod to our current brand logo on this Fall 2008 cover. The design carries inside the magazine with varied layouts, photo essays, and profiles.

Mike Morrison writes a profile on the island’s favorite cop, Glynn County Police Sgt. Randall Lacey. Sgt. Lacey continues to serve the citizens of St. Simon’s Island and is still considered to be the “Unofficial Mayor of St. Simons.”

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VOL. 5, NO. 3: SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2010 The “Love Connection� details how the Love brothers are committed to helping the Golden Isles and to bringing a PGA tour event to this area that became known as the McGladrey Classic. This event, now named the RSM classic, will celebrate its seventh anniversary this year.

Fast Forward: Davis Love III appears again on the cover of the September/October 2012 issue, alongside Zach Johnson, Matt Kuchar, and Jonathan Byrd, in an illustration by Jack Davis.

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VOL. 5, NO. 6: MARCH/APRIL 2011 Little did we know when we profiled Morgan Brian in this “Phenomenal Women” feature, the then-senior at Frederica Academy would be a FIFA World Cup Champion just four short years later. When asked what she hoped to achieve in her career, she said, “My goals in college are to be a big part of the University of Virginia Women’s soccer program and eventually win a National Championship.”

Fast Forward: Morgan Brian was the youngest teammate on the 2015 FIFA World Cup Champion team. Go Moe!

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VOL. 6, NO. 3: SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2011 World War II veteran Hugh Tollison gives a salute on this striking cover for the Fall 2011 issue. The feature, “Freedom is not Free”

by Bob Dart is a moving tribute about the sacrifices made by the Greatest Generation. Tollison and others survivors recount their trip to visit the World War II Memorial in Washington, D.C., through the Honor Flight program.

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In his own words: “You know, your mind does crazy things.

Who would believe the whole war could go flashing through your head? Things I hadn’t thought about in years and years.

Just flashes … tears were running down my face. I thought to myself, ‘Hugh, this is a military function. You’d better get control of yourself.’ But all of those memory flashes. It was something.”

In a nod to Grant Wood’s “American Gothic,” Wendy and Hank Paulson pose in our own coastal version of the iconic image with the Lodge of Little St. Simons Island as the backdrop. The pitchfork is traded out for the paddle in the hands of Hank Paulson, 74th secretary of the treasury and former CEO of Goldman Sachs. But it’s the couple’s rich devotion to preserving the Golden Isles and Wendy’s deep passion as a naturalist and teacher that makes this feature, “Wendy and Hank’s Excellent Adventure: How the Paulsons are helping to save Georgia’s Wild Coast” a must-read.

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VOL. 9, NO. 3: SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2014 Leigh Gunnels Langford is ready to knock breast cancer out on this cover. The artistic vision of Vikki Johnson’s photo — the powerful black background, the pink Everlast gloves, the come-at-me stance – all reveal the powerhouse woman Langford is.

In her own words: “I wear my scars proudly because it proves to me that I’m stronger than something that tried to kill me.”

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VOL. 10, NO. 1: MAY/JUNE 2015 When Editor Bethany Leggett found out that the Avett Brothers were coming to town for Sea Island’s Southern Grown festival, she literally jumped up and down in the office. One of her favorite bands was coming to the Isles, and she had the opportunity to interview them. A dream come true.

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s the sun sets over the St. Simons Sound in June, thousands will gather across the lawn at The Lodge as the Southern Grown concert, part of a four-day festival, gets underway. The Southern Grown festival, a celebration of all things Southern, will once again bring together chefs, musicians, artisans, and others to create a unique experience.

This year’s festivities take place at various locations on St. Simons and Sea Island from June 9 through 12, and visitors from near and far are expected to attend the events. Similar to last year, the lineup of the festival includes dining experiences, class instruction, a concert on the lawn of The Lodge at the Sea Island Golf Club, and a Sunday brunch.

New this year, a marketplace designed to look like the famed “French Quarter” in New Orleans will bring a bit of the Big Easy to Rainbow Island.

The meat and three dinner planned on Friday will include lawn games as the community gathers on the backyard of The Cloister. Following that dinner, A Storied Spirits — After Hours Affair will be a chance for patrons to unwind with a drink in hand as they listen to tall tales told the way Southerners know best.

The musical acts promise to get people on their feet, from New Orleans funk band Dumpstaphunk to breakout sensation Jason Isbell and the collective groovy sounds of The Tedeschi Trucks Band.

The party will keep going after the concert officially ends with a Late-Night Throw Down. The Men’s Locker Room at The Lodge will transform as a culinary battle features favorite comfort foods paired perfectly and enjoyed until the wee hours of the morning.

Through Sea Island’s partnership with Garden & Gun magazine, a special dinner for pass holders is planned at a secret location to get things underway on Thursday. The Charleston crew will be represented by chefs Mike Lata and Nico Roma, while Sea Island’s Executive Chef Jonathan Jerusalmy steps up to the plate for the Golden Isles.

Whether it is through the food, music, drinks, or interactions, Southern Grown is packed with opportunities to experience the best the South has to offer.

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SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

THURSDAY, JUNE 9 SATURDAY, JUNE 11 SUNDAY, JUNE 12 GARDEN & GUN DINNER AND SHOW, 7 p.m.,

SOUTHERN GROWN UNIVERSITY, 10 a.m. to

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2:30 p.m., various locations

South Carolina comes to Sea Island for a worldclass dinner featuring Sea Island Resort Executive Chef Jonathan Jerusalmy and Charleston-based chefs Mike Lata and Nico Romo. The secret location will be revealed that morning.

A variety of classes will be offered for pass holders to spend a few hours learning a trade or craft on Saturday morning.

Garden & Gun pass holders

FRIDAY, JUNE 10 THE SOUTHERNER’S COOKBOOK LUNCH, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Cloister Garden

A private luncheon featuring the editors and chefs behind Garden & Gun’s New York Times best-selling book “The Southerner’s Cookbook.”

A book signing will follow lunch.

Garden & Gun pass holders

WELCOME, Y’ALL! RECEPTION, 5 to 7 p.m.,

Spanish Lounge

Gather in The Spanish Lounge at The Cloister for refreshing cocktails and Southern-inspired hors d’oeuvres.

MARKETPLACE AT RAINBOW ISLAND,

11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Rainbow Island

SOUTHERN GROWN CONCERT

DINNER ON THE LAWN, 6 to 7:45 p.m., The

$72 for general admission; VIP for $150, which includes two drinks and stagefront access

Lodge at Sea Island

Before the concert, get a chance to feast on a dinner made by chefs Linton Hopkins, Mike Lata, John Currence, Waylon Rivers, and Daniel Zeal. The private dinner overlooks the St. Simons Sound and the concert venue.

6:30 to 10 p.m. with gates opening at 5:30 p.m., oceanfront at The Lodge at Sea Island

STORIED SPIRITS - AFTER HOURS AFFAIR, 10 p.m. to 1 a.m., Spanish Lounge Sit back and enjoy some good stories as tales are told in true Southern fashion – as tall as the drinks.

All Access pass holders and Sponsors

SOUTHERN GROWN CONCERT,

The main event of the day, the Southern Grown Concert will entertain thousands as bands take the oceanside stage behind The Lodge. New Orleans band Dumpstaphunk will get things jumpin’ before Grammy award winner Jason Isbell performs. The final act of the night will be when The Tedeschi Trucks Band takes the stage and rocks out with the crowd.

$165, food and drink included

“TASTE OF SOUTHERN GROWN” $475 (1 person); $850 (2 people) Package includes access to weekend hospitality suite; “Big Fish” Fry Dinner on Rainbow Island and Speakeasy after on June 19; choice of one class on June 20; and VIP ticket for the concert on June 20.

ALL ACCESS PASS $950 (1 person); $1,725 (2 people) Access to all events Friday, Saturday, and Sunday; Choice of two Saturday classes; Southern Grown VIP Concert Ticket

LATE-NIGHT THROW DOWN,

11 p.m. to 2 a.m., Men’s Locker Room at The Lodge Keep the party going after the concert with the Late-Night Throw Down in the Men’s Locker Room at The Lodge. The showdown will challenge two teams led by chefs Chris Hastings and Matt Bolus in a culinary battle to create crowd-favored late night dishes and drinks and some more live music.

All Access pass holders and Sponsors

TICKETS

All Access pass holders, Taste of Southern Grown pass holders, and Sponsors

MEAT & THREE DINNER, 7 to 10 p.m., Black

All Access pass holders, Taste of Southern Grown pass holders, Meat & Three Dinner Ticket Holders (a la carte), and Sponsors

All Access pass holders and Sponsors

MEAT & THREE DINNER

All Access pass holders and Sponsors

Partake in the classic Southern meal, the meat and three, with celebrated chefs showcasing their favorite plates. Yard games will be in full play on the lawn, overlooking the Black Banks River. Live music sets the tone for the evening.

All beverages are included.

Gather seaside for a traditional Southern brunch, complete with biscuits and gravy, bacon, house-made hash browns, and assorted Sunday staples.

Rainbow Island will transform into New Orleans with a marketplace designed to resemble the famous “French Market” in the Big Easy. More than 15 artisanal vendors will have their wares on display. John Currence, Linton Hopkins, and other artisans provide demonstrations on the Marketplace stage. Rising star chef Alex Harrell will bring his skills from Angeline in the French Quarter to the Cook House at Rainbow Island.

All Access pass holders, Taste of Southern Grown pass holders, and Sponsors

Banks Terrace and Lawn

FAREWELL, Y’ALL BRUNCH!

10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Ocean Room at the Beach Club

GARDEN AND GUN PASS $3,570 (1 person); $4,885 (2 people) Cloister Room Accommodations for 3 nights; access to all events Thursday through Sunday; surprises and gifts from Garden & Gun throughout the weekend; choice of two Saturday classes; Southern Grown VIP Concert Ticket

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SATURDAY, JUNE 11, 2016

several different fresh kinds of cheeses from two pros who are passionate about sharing the process.

The following classes will be held at The Cloister or The Lodge

THE HOW-TO OF SOUTHERN STORYTELLING

10 A.M.

Instructor: Cortney Harris, Executive Pastry Chef

The saying goes that everyone has a story to tell. A good story has the power to inspire, entertain, and give life to past experiences. Learn how to capture and share your story … find your inner storyteller in this unique workshop.

Location: The Cloister Bake Shop

1 P.M.

Making this towering symbol of Southern hospitality ­­— a rich, moist, 12-layer, chocolate treat — is daunting, requiring skill, technique, and lots of patience. Sea Island’s Executive Pastry Chef, Cortney Harris, will demonstrate the secrets of the pros and take the fear out of baking.

ROLLING IN DOUGH

HOW TO MAKE THE QUINTESSENTIAL 12-LAYER CAKE

EXTRAORDINARY OYSTERS Instructor: Mike Lata Location: Tavola at The Cloister Chef Mike Lata, of Fig and The Ordinary in Charleston, demonstrates the many extraordinary ways to prepare oysters. Learn how to properly shuck, clean, and prepare — raw or roasted — these delicious brackish bivalves.

FERMENTATION EXPERIMENTATION Location: Tavola Wanna Brew? This is a unique opportunity to discuss and learn about the art of brewing from a local brewmeister.

Explored topics will include equipment, flavor profiles, and selections of grain, hops and yeast strains.

CURDS & WHEY

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Location: The Chapel at The Cloister

Instructors: Chefs Michael Hudman and Andrew Ticer Location: Tavola at The Cloister Michael Hudman and Andrew Ticer, chef partners of Hog & Hominy in Memphis, are known for their harmonious meld of Southern and Italian cuisines. Together they conduct a class devoted to the process of making pasta, complete from scratch – noodle to dish.

SMOKIN’ RIVALRY – BBQ BATTLE! Instructor: Southern Soul & Fresh Air Location: The Ruins at The Lodge This lively competition pits Georgia’s oldest established barbecue restaurant, Fresh Air, against the local low country style of Southern Soul.

STILL ART Location: Tavola at The Cloister

Instructor: Jeremy & Jessica Little of Sweet Grass Dairy

Ever wonder how spirits are made? This class takes the mystery out of distillation. Learn about the process from mash to glass from a master distiller and mixologist.

Location: Market Kitchen

THE ART OF SOUTHERN HOSPITALITY

Jeremy and Jessica Little, the husband-wife team behind the award-winning cheeses at Sweet Grass Dairy, provide a hands-on cheese-making class. Learn the art of making

Instructors: Kelly Revels, Bryce Brock, and Jennifer Wall

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Location: The Clubroom at The Cloister

1 P.M. SOUTHERN PORCH In the south, the porch is an extension of the home, providing the first glimpse into the character of the interior.

The Vine’s Bryce Brock demonstrates the classic rules of planting in containers, showing how to decorate your porch with beautiful planters and provide a warm welcome for your guests.

SETTING THE PERFECT SOUTHERN TABLE Known for our soirées, all true southerners take pride in every detail when entertaining guests for dinner. Learn design, scale, and tips to create the perfect Southern tablescape from Sea Island’s lead floral designer, Kelly Revels of The Vine.

SOUTHERN ETIQUETTE Louisiana native Jennifer Wall is a graduate of The Protocol School of Washington in Washington, DC. Not only is Jennifer obsessed with china and silver, she loves teaching manners for the minnenials, from backyard BBQs to dinners with eight courses.

CURDS & WHEY Instructor: Jeremy & Jessica Little of Sweet Grass Dairy Location: Market Kitchen Jeremy and Jessica Little, the husband-wife team behind the award-winning cheeses at Sweet Grass Dairy, provide a hands-on cheese-making class. Learn the art of making several different fresh kinds of cheeses from two pros who are passionate about sharing the process.

Available to All Access pass holders only. Includes two classes, transportation, and lunch in the Summer Kitchen featuring Southern comfort cuisine.

CULINARY GARDENING — 10:30 A.M. Instructors: Chef Bryan Slattery and Evan James There is no more nourishing food than that just pulled from the earth, especially in the South, where our warm climate allows for constant gardening.

Join Broadfield’s chef de cuisine, Bryan Slattery, and Evan James, Sea Island’s resident gardener, for tips and secrets about creating a perfect culinary garden to enjoy year round. Prepare to get dirty!

IMPROVE YOUR GAME — 10:30 A.M. Instructor: Sea Island Instructors Novice and aficionado huntsman alike will not want to overlook this incredible opportunity to experience Broadfield. This class about the refinement of gun skills will be taught by Sea Island instructors, with James Beard award-winning chef and avid hunter Chris Hastings of OvenBird in Birmingham, Alabama, joining the excursion.

COOKING WITH FIRE — 12:30 P.M. Instructor: Chef Chris Hastings

Instructor: Sue Key

Devoted to the long-revered art of cooking solely with wood fire, this class is led by Chef Chris Hastings, well known for his award-winning Birmingham restaurant, Hot and Hot Fish Club. This past year he opened his newest venture, OvenBird, inspired by the Gaucho- and Asado-style cooking.

Location: The Chapel at The Cloister

BIRD DOG TRAINING 101 — 12:30 P.M.

The experience of being a southern wildlife artist is more one to be shared than taught. Southern, award-winning artist Sue Key, whose work is represented in galleries, juried shows, and corporate collections throughout the U.S., will share stories of why she chose to paint wildlife, how she taught herself to do it, and the people along the way who influenced her work. Fundamental painting techniques such as composition, shapes, color, values, and edges will also be demonstrated.

Instructor: Wesley Schlosser

BECOMING A WILDLIFE ARTIST

BROADFIELD PLANTATION EXPERIENCE — 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Dog Trainer Wesley Schlosser will teach you the basics of Bird Dog training from “Steady the Wing” to various kinds of retrieving.

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et ready to groove the night away when The Tedeschi Trucks Band takes the stage at the Southern Grown Concert. The headline group is a dynamic set of 12 musicians with the husband-wife duo, Derek Trucks and Susan Tedeschi, in the lead.

Trucks comes from a rich Southern music pedigree. His uncle, Butch Trucks, was a founding member of The Allman Brothers Band. Derek joined the Allman Brothers Band in the 1990s and played with the band until the group’s final performance in 2014. He graced the cover of Rolling Stone in 2007. His Grammy award-winning band, Derek Trucks Band, released eight records under the name before joining his wife to form The Tedeschi Trucks Band.

Susan Tedeschi’s rich vocals are soulful, and the singer-guitarist brings blues and Southern rock to each song. She released six solo albums leading up to the formation of Tedeschi Trucks Band in 2010.

Tedeschi Trucks Band’s debut album, “Revelator,” in 2011 was dubbed a “masterpiece” by Rolling Stone, and the group won the 2012 Grammy Award for Best Blues Album. They have just released their third studio album titled, “Let Me Get By.” The album features 10 original songs that

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were produced in their own studio, Swamp Raga, that Trucks and Tedeschi built from scratch next to their house.

Tedeschi Trucks Band has a worldwide following and, for the past five years, has spent more than 200 days each year on the road. They have traveled to Australia, Asia, and Europe, and Susan Tedeschi and Derek Trucks have even performed at the White House along with Mick Jagger, B.B. King, and Buddy Guy. One of the motivations for bringing Tedeschi Trucks to the Southern Grown Festival was the strong connection the band has with Southern culture. The group kicked off their first gig at the Savannah Music Festival in April 2010. Based out of Jacksonville, the roots of the blues-rock group grow even deeper.

“They are Jacksonville-based, which is really important to us to keep something that was in reach that the community could get behind. Their concerts — for those who have been will understand — are energetic. They are soulful. They have a lot of components throughout the concert. I don’t want to give the whole show away, but there are components that will make the show a really fun place to be,” says Casey Lavin, vice president of operations at Sea Island.

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ason Isbell is taking stages across the South by storm. The Alabama musician has two Grammy awards under his belt, and he doesn’t show any signs of slowing down.

In February, Isbell won two Grammy Awards for Best Americana Album for “Something More Than Free” and Best American Roots Song for “24 Frames.” The Southern Grown team at Sea Island, which had already contracted Isbell to perform at the June concert, were watching the awards on television.

“We were screaming at the TV. It’s a tribute to the team that selected the talent. He’s got a great following and a great sound to him. I think he’s going to complement Dumpstaphunk and really set this southern, soulful scene as the sun is going down right there on the ocean,” says Casey Lavin, vice president of operations at Sea Island Company.

Isbell’s songs are both breathtakingly honest and lyrical. A sound that is reminiscent of Ryan Adams — a friend whom he has toured with multiple times — Isbell’s music centers around the storytelling found in his songwriting. He doesn’t shy away from his past with alcohol, drugs, and rehab, writing ballads about life, loss, and recovery.

Billboard named his album, “Something More Than Free,” No. 1 Country Album of the year. Rolling Stone ranked the album No. 7 on the 50 Best Albums of 2015 list.

Hailing from a musical family, Isbell began playing several instruments at an early age and started his own band at age 14. He spent six years as the third vocal for DriveBy Truckers before beginning his solo venture. His 2013 album, “Southeastern,” put him on the radar with wins at the 13th annual Americana Honors and Awards show in Nashville, where he received accolades for Artist of the Year, Song of the Year for “Cover Me Up,” and Album of the Year for “Southeastern.”

Isbell performs with The 400 Unit band: Jimbo Hart, Sadler Vaden, Derry deBorja, Chad Gamble, and Amanda Shires, Isbell’s wife. The traveling group of musicians has traversed the globe, from London to Japan.

Following Dumpstaphunk’s opening act, Isbell will take the stage at Southern Grown on June 11 before hitting the road to perform at Bonnaroo Music Festival in Manchester, Tennessee, the next day. After all, the man is on the move.

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n 2003, Ivan Neville brought some of his friends on stage at the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival to jam out. That debut performance of Dumpstaphunk forged a unique rhythm of funk and character that continues to jive with audiences today.

With dueling baselines from Tony Hall and Nick Daniels, Ian Neville’s groovy guitar licks, and funky percussion beats by the addition of Alvin Ford Jr. in 2014, Ivan and Co. bring the Big Easy into each song. They have performed on stages across the globe, from Bonnaroo in Manchester, Tennessee, to the Caloundra Festival in Brisbane, Australia. And keeping true to their heritage, the group returns each year to play at the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival.

With a fourth studio record almost complete and a double live disc album also in the works, the guys from New Orleans will be making a stopover in the Golden Isles to kick off the Southern Grown Concert as the opening act. Casey Lavin, vice president of operations at Sea Island Company, says the Southern Grown planning team has already heard back from fans of the New Orleans groove band.

“We had a lot of comments already from huge fans … they are a very high-energy, very New Orleans-style band that is going to get everyone up and moving and fired up. It’s really the perfect way to shock the system and get everybody rolling,” Lavin says.

“If there is something that is making you move, making you laugh and feel good, then you pretty much got to have it. We hope we do it.” — Ivan Neville

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Q & A with Ivan Neville With more than 10 years as a band, how has the dynamic changed through the years?

Our music has always been based on a combination of New Orleans funk, from The Meters, and also some of the other music from the funk era in the early ’70s. I’m talking like Sly and the Family Stone. First of all, James Brown kind of started it all. We have kind of merged this whole thing, kind of naturally, so it comes out sounding like us.

You are on the road for shows all over — ­ how does funk translate across the nation and across borders?

off; well that happens very often, matter of fact. Most of the time, we will go off the set list.

Everybody likes music that makes their body move, you know? We pretty much provide that. We’ve got some original music that is written with some messages here and there. We don’t want to get preachy, but we write stuff that we find is relevant and may have some sort of message behind it.

What’s a song you never tire of playing?

Can you anticipate everything in a performance or are there moments of spontaneity in the set?

Soulful music has a long tradition in the South. Why do you think soul and music go hand-in-hand?

There’s obviously a lot of moments of spontaneity and we do know each other very well … we kind of know what each other is doing most of the time. There’s a lot of chemistry and interaction to have because of that.

I mean, people express a similar thing in music. Being from the South, maybe it’s something in the water or the food, but we got another little bit of swag, you know?

How do you get the people on their feet and keep that energy flowing through the night?

How does playing an outdoor venue differ from the indoor venues or recording?

Well, it is usually the crowd that enables us to keep going.

When you get that energy back from the fans, it enables you to keep going … when you get the vibe back from the people who are listening and dancing, and then we put it back out again and in turn, they send it back to us. It’s a mutual exchange, and that’s where the energy comes from.

Outdoors, obviously, you can have a ton of people hanging out, you know. It doesn’t bother me. Indoors, outdoors, we love it all ... People let their hair down a little bit outdoors.

We dig that.

What happens when you feel the energy amp up or slow down?

I don’t know. That’s a hard question. I guess if they say you made me happy... when you realize you made someone who was going through a time that maybe you picked them up a little bit, that’s all you can ask for.

We usually have a script of some kind, but sometimes we go

There’s just a few of those. We got one that we play pretty regularly; it’s called “Dancin’ to the Truth.” That was a song written by the band, and we really enjoy playing that song.

No matter what else we play — whether it’s original songs or cover songs — we always play that one at some point.

What is the best compliment somebody could give you at the end of the concert?

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Chefs from across the Southeast will be making their way to St. Simons and Sea Island for the 2016 Southern Grown Festival.

MATT BOLUS 404 Kitchen Nashville, Tennessee Featured sous chef on “Iron Chef of America” 404 Kitchen nominated in 2014 for the James Beard Best New Restaurant

JOHN CURRENCE City Grocery Restaurant Group Oxford, Mississippi James Beard medal for Best Chef South; “Pickles, Pigs and Whiskey” nominated for Best American Cookbook by the Beard Foundation

CHRIS DICKERSON Corner Taco Jacksonville, Florida Worked for Nobu Matsuhisa; Chef and owner of Corner Taco, an airstream food truck, and has been featured on Alton Brown’s “ABRoad Eats”

KENNY GILBERT Gilbert’s Underground Kitchen Fernandina Beach, Florida “Top Chef” Season Seven contestant; Food Network’s “Cutthroat Kitchen” contestant

KEVIN GILLESPIE Woodfire Grill; Gunshow; and Revival Atlanta, Georgia Bravo’s “Top Chef” Season Six contestant; James Beard Award Best Chef: Southeast semifinalist in 2015

TOM GRAY Moxie Kitchen + Cocktails Jacksonville, Florida Two James Beard Award Nominations (Best Chef: South, 2009 and 2010); Appearance on “The Grill Iron I” series on the Cooking Channel

ALEX HARRELL Angeline New Orleans, Lousiana Featured on CNN.com’s Eatocracy and Time.com; Has worked for Chef Gerard Maras

CHRIS HASTINGS Hot and Hot Fish Club Birmingham, Alabama Appearances on the “CBS Morning Show”; Food Network’s “Iron Chef America” winner

ANDY TICER AND MICHAEL HUDMAN Andrew Michael Italian Kitchen; Hog & Hominy Memphis, Tennessee James Beard Award semifinalists for Best Chef: Southeast (2012-14); finalists in 2015

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MIKE LATA FIG; The Ordinary Charleston James Beard Foundation Award winner for Best Chef: Southeast in 2009 “Iron Chef America” contestant and appeared on “The Best Thing I Ever Ate” for Food Network

WAYLON RIVERS Black Sheep Restaurant Jacksonville, Florida Sous chef of Georges Brasserie in Charlotte, North Carolina; graduate of Florida State College at Jacksonville’s Culinary Institute of the South

JOEY WARD Gunshow Atlanta Named as Jezebel’s Best Rising-Star Chef in 2015; included in Zagat’s “30 Under 30” list of people redefining the hospitality industry in 2014

NICO ROMO Fish Charleston Youngest-ever U.S. member of The French Culinary Academy; One of just 65 French Master Chefs nationwide, and the only recipient in South Carolina

GRIFFIN BUFKIN and HARRISON SAPP Southern Soul Barbecue St. Simons Island, Georgia Southern Soul has been featured on Food Network’s “Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives,” Southern Living, Garden & Gun, and Huffington Post

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Talented folks in a variety of fields will be lending their expertise during the Southern Grown University courses on Saturday morning.

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FRESH AIR BAR-B-QUE JEREMY and JESSICA LITTLE, owners of SWEET GRASS DAIRY SUE KEY, wildlife artists SMITH MATHEWS, founder and brewmaster of Southbound Brewing Company BRYCE BROCK and KELLY REVELS, owners at THE VINE GARDEN MARKET JENNIFER WALL, hospitality specialist

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ast year’s inaugural Southern Grown festival brought thousands to the Golden Isles. Culinary teams from across the Southeast added their flavors to the festival, from a fish fry to the food village that fed thousands at the concert.

A double dose of musical nirvana carried across the lawn of The Lodge during the concert as The Wood Brothers opened the concert followed by The Avett Brothers. Southern author Daniel Wallace made an appearance during the Friday festival festivities before the film adaption of his novel, “Big Fish,” was shown on Rainbow Island.

Ryanne Carrier, director of wine and spirits at Sea Island Resorts, has spearheaded Southern Grown from its inception. “The challenge last year was that there was no expectation. Let’s go and see what happens,” she says.

“The challenge this year is that we created a first-class experience that brought the whole community together and now we want to do even better.”

“It was a success, and it really kind of led us to ask, ‘What next? What would 2016 look like?’” says Casey Lavin, vice president of operations at Sea Island Company. “The freshness — we didn’t want to be repetitive because that’s always a concern with a second event. You want to keep it interesting and keep people guessing.”

The lineup of this year’s festival maintains that formula — food, spirits, entertainment — that ties into Southern culture, and many of the same elements are returning this year. The classes, available to pass holders, have been added under the banner, Southern Grown University, and will include a wide array of talent. Hands-on experience is a critical component to each course, says Sea Island Executive Chef Jonathan Jerusalmy.

“What really connected with people was not just coming to watch someone demonstrate a craft or cook a dish or watch them paint, but to actually learn something and get to do it themselves. They can take what they learned back with them, and that’s what is so exciting,” he says of the Saturday classes. “These aren’t lectures. You are going to learn how to make cheese from Sweet Grass Dairy.”

He has also been intentional with choosing the guest chefs to come for the festival. “That was a hard decision, to tell some of the chefs that participated last year that we would like to have them return — maybe in 2017—but not

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Ryanne Carrier, director of wine and spirits at Sea Island Resorts, stands alongside Sea Island Executive Chef Jonathan Jerusalmy at the back of The Lodge at Sea Island Golf Club. The oceanside golf course will provide the background for the Southern Grown concert featuring Dumpstaphunk, Jason Isbell, and The Tedeschi Trucks Band on June 11.

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next year. We wanted to create some credibility with the festival, and in order to keep it fresh and new, we have to add new talent,” Jerusalmy says.

Carrier is excited about the Saturday afternoon marketplace, an idea that spun off from the success of the Sea Island Market held monthly. “So we wanted to tie the two together — use something that was well-received and add it to the festival, so it made a lot of sense. That’s the future of the festival, keep getting deeper involved in the local community in different ways,” she says.

And at the end of the day, the Sea Island team echoes each other’s belief that the summertime festival can become synonymous with the Golden Isles. “One of our goals is to make sure this event remains a community event; it’s not just a Sea Island event. It’s not just a St. Simons Island event; it’s a community event meant for all of the Golden Isles,” Lavin says.

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olden Isles Magazine isn’t the only one celebrating a 10th anniversary this May. Cassina Garden Club is hosting their 10th annual Tabby and Tillandsia Garden Walk, “One More Thyme!”, on May 14. The annual tour takes participants through gardens that showcase vibrancy and variance, and no two locations exhibit the same approach to gardening in the Golden Isles.

For the decade celebration, organizers have selected six of their most memorable stops from the 70 gardens included on past tours. Garden Walk co-chairs Elizabeth Powell and Neil Henry say each location was chosen so attendees could see a range of options to incorporate into their own gardens at home.

This year’s lineup includes gardens in Hampton Plantation, West Point, The Commons, the Island Club, Sea Palms and Sea Palms West. Each is unique and offers a unique approach to growing — and sometimes taming — the land to bring forth the homeowners’ horticultural visions here in Coastal Georgia. Roses will be center stage in one garden; a Tea House reminiscent of the English countryside in another. Docents will be at each location, and so will many of the homeowners.

In addition to the gardens on view, tour stops will include Ace Garden Center and the Cassina’s Hamilton Plantation Tabby Slave Cabins at Gascoigne Bluff. The garden club will also host a Southern “Old Fashioned” Garden Party from 2 to 5 p.m. at the two remaining structures of the tabby cabins, which Cassina is in the process of restoring.

The garden walk goes from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tickets are $25 and available at ACE Garden Center, G.J. Ford Bookshop, St. Simons Drug Store, Cunningham Jewelers, and Gentlemen’s Outfitters in Glynn Place Mall. For more information, go online to cassinagardenclub.org or call 912-638-9808.

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verything is coming up roses in this Sea Palms East garden. The couple who owns the home blended their two passions — horticulture and horses — throughout their estate. In fact, pulling up into the drive, you will be greeted with an equine topiary. The home’s exterior is encased with hundreds of rose varieties that extend to the backyard and around the pool that sits yards from a tidal lagoon.

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When the couple first purchased the property, most the view of the water was obstructed. Now the open backyard has more than 200 feet exposed, allowing the water to provide a backdrop that is completed by hundreds of plants dotting the landscape.

Other greenery to keep an eye out for includes towering ferns, potted bougainvillea, blueberry plants, and a greenhouse filled with orchids.

One of the homeowners also competes in floral arrangement competitions and will use vines and flowers from the garden for his arrangements.

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ections of the side and backyard of this home in Hampton Plantation blend the natural with the spiritual. “This garden has a riot of color,” says Henry, describing the landscape as “a rare jewel.” Powell agrees, calling this location a “real gardener’s garden” that not only impresses with the foliage but also the wildlife that is attracted to the yard — especially birds.

The homeowners’ vision is constantly evolving. At high tide, parts of the backyard flood, so the couple recently added a bridged pathway to a treehouse on the property.

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Plant species include foxtail ferns, hydrangeas, Bird of Paradise, and Japanese holly. To the left of the home sits a prayer garden with a sign inviting guests in the neighborhood to enjoy the contemplative haven whenever they walk by. Even the plants in this section have a Biblical connection, from myrrh to pomegranates, fig trees, and Rose of Sharon.

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tepping into this garden transports guests from St. Simons to the English countryside.

Through the side gate, a private oasis reminiscent of the novel “The Secret Garden� emerges as Korean boxwoods line a gravel pathway into the backyard.

Whereas other tour locations are filled with florals, this garden is designed in a formal layout. The landscape is constructed with dimension in mind. Tall Cypress trees line the terrace that frames the back porch and the pool. A sun deck sits off to the side, just past a greenhouse with dozens of potted plants. Dogwoods and Crepe Myrtles also dot the yard.

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One of the most unique features of this home is the Tea House, which is a nod by the homeowners to their time spent living in England. The screened-in gazebo, with rocking chairs and a lovely view of the lake at the back of the property, an accommodate a sizable gathering of friends in the afternoon.

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delightful mix of edibles and florals await in this garden in The Commons neighborhood. A kitchen garden contains seasonal offerings, from cabbage and arugula to beets and radishes in early spring. Valencia oranges grow, adding a citrus flavor to the air.

Hardscapes are incorporated in the layout, from the pool house to the barbecue patio constructed by the homeowners and made from recycled bricks. A large propeller, dredged from a shrimp boat in the Savannah harbor, is just one of several interesting ornaments around the backyard. Dozens of florals, from shrimp plants to irises, are planted or potted around the grounds to create a feeling of cultivated wildness. Birds and butterflies flutter to and fro. A pond filled with water hyacinth and goldfish adds additional activity.

“Everywhere you look, there’s a new surprise,” says Dottie Fielder, Cassina Garden Club president.

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hen entering the property at this location, keep an eye out for the multitude of succulents and vines that are incorporated throughout the landscape. From buttercup pea vines across the arbor above the koi pond to the lavender trumpet vine on another archway, this garden contains layers of growth. A back wall is covered by ivy, providing a backdrop for the plants that require some shade as well as pots and shadow boxes underneath the porch.

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The homeowners have propagated a countless number of plants, with some species being the third generation on the property. Rosemary came from cuttings from the community garden near the McKinnon St. Simons airport.

A kitchen garden sits adjacent to the house. Rows and rows of vegetables provide ample bounty for the homeowners to incorporate into their cooking. Fruit trees producing Meyer lemons, navel oranges, and loquats are also scattered across the landscape.

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he last garden on the tour creates a trail of garden areas revealed within a vast wooden landscape. Although the golf course at the Island Club sits to the back of the property, the landscape twists and turns around the expanse that runs across two lots. It is easy to feel that you are traveling through a secluded wood rather than a neighborhood.

Large palmetto bushes, variegated jasmine, hydrangeas, and viburnum shrubs are just a few of the plants found in the tamed wilderness in the gardens.

There are also boxed areas of annuals planted near the back porch, creating a manicured vision. A redbud tree provides a beautiful palette of color behind a stone fountain.

On the opposite side of the lot sits an orchard of fruit trees, including peach, pear, apple, and fig; and a kitchen garden filled with dozens of edibles that the homeowners will give to local restaurants when the garden overflows with produce.

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HUNT FOR TREE SPIRITS AROUND GOLDEN ISLES Keep a keen watch when walking past a tree, for you may find a face peering out. Staring out from the trunks across St. Simons, tree spirits are carved reliefs that resemble Native Americans and maritime sailors. Artist Keith Jennings has carved each one, starting with his first tree spirit in 1981. There are more than 20 now, some on private property; but the latest addition — a mermaid — sits next to the St. Simons Welcome Center.

Sadly, a favorite tree spirit located near Murphy’s Tavern on Mallery Street was stolen recently.

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FORT TOUR Coastal Georgia has a rich colonial history, dating back to General Oglethorpe’s establishment of Fort Frederica in 1736. Step back in time when visiting the military fort, now a national monument and part of the National Park Service, on the northern end of St. Simons Island. Then head south to

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the site of the Bloody Marsh Battle, that wasn’t very bloody but did end Spain’s expansion from Florida. In neighboring Darien, Fort King George is the oldest English fort remaining in Georgia, and the fort’s reconstruction allows visitors to walk through buildings. Reenactments and events are scheduled throughout the year.

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BIRD’S EYE VIEW There is no better way to view the majesty of the Golden Isles than to climb to top of the Sidney Lanier Bridge. Named after the Georgian poet, the large suspension bridge is almost 500 feet tall, making it the tallest cable-stayed suspension bridge in the state. A wide pedestrian and bike lane allows access on each side of the bridge, and the sweeping views at the top of the structure include Jekyll and St. Simons islands, Brunswick and beyond.

Each February, thousands participate in the annual 5K Bridge Run, sponsored by Southeast Georgia Health System.

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WILD HORSES Spotting the wild horses that roam around Cumberland Island is a bucket list item for photographers and those wanting to explore the wildness of Coastal Georgia’s barrier islands. Accessed by ferry from St. Marys, Cumberland Island has a rich history that dates back to the 1700s, when horses were introduced to the island. With more than 50 miles of trails and 18 miles of beach, there are plenty of places to spot the free-roaming animals.

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FOR THE LOVE OF OAKS Live Oaks are quintessential to Coastal Georgia. The large trees give a romantic feeling for locals and visitors alike, as they have for centuries. A Native American legend says that couples would meet beneath Lover’s Oak, located in present day at the corners of Albany and Prince streets in downtown Brunswick. The magnificent tree, which is more than 900 years old, isn’t the only location where couples

preached in the 1730s on the site where the church was later built.

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TAKE A DIP Cool off this summer while having some fun at water parks and swimming pools scattered across the Golden Isles. For many, Summer Waves water park on Jekyll Island is an annual summertime tradition. Slides, a lazy river, and a wave pool attract visitors and locals. On St. Simons, the Neptune Park Fun Zone features a wading pool and water zone for kids – and a miniature golf course for land lovers.

Howard Coffin Park and Selden Park in Brunswick are other options for dipping in the pool.

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HEAD TO THE BEACH Bird watching, paddleboarding, and swimming are just a few ways beachgoers enjoy these sandy shores. Popular spots on St. Simons include the Old Coast Guard station and Gould’s Inlet at East Beach. On Jekyll, Great Dunes Park sits yards away from the newly constructed Beach Village and Jekyll Island Convention Center. Driving to the northern end, Jekyll visitors and locals can access Driftwood Beach. Due to erosion, trees have fallen into the surf, creating one of the most picturesque and unique beaches in Georgia.

continue to gather to take engagement and wedding pictures. The Avenue of Oaks, which dates back to 1826, is a majestic view with a double row of trees leading up to the entrance of Sea Island Golf Club.

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LIGHTHOUSE CLIMB Visiting the south end of St. Simons will bring you to the St. Simons Lighthouse. One of only five surviving lighthouses in the state, the light can reach more than 20 miles out to sea.

It will take 129 steps to get from the base to the top, where the panorama includes views of Jekyll Island and Brunswick. There is also a St. Simons Lighthouse Museum inside the Keeper’s Dwelling, which was

the home for the men who kept the lights rotating for decades.

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CEMETERY WALK THROUGH CHRIST CHURCH, FREDERICA Eugenia Price introduced her readers to the Golden Isles through her St. Simons trilogy published in the 1960s. Now, the acclaimed writer is buried in the cemetery at Christ Church, Frederica, yards away from the Rev. Anson Dodge, whose gravestone inspired her to write the series. The extensive cemetery that surrounds the historic church also contains the remains of women and men dating back to 1803.

The church itself is also a must-stop, with a rich history. John and Charles Wesley

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STROLL THROUGH DOWNTOWN Like main streets in small towns all over, Brunswick’s Newcastle Street becomes a place for the community to congregate around with monthly activities planned. Shops, restaurants, and a couple of theaters keep things bustling in downtown. The historic homes along Union Street and more than a dozen squares throughout the Old Town Brunswick Historic District also harken to Brunswick’s colonial heritage. The restored Old City Hall, on the corner of Newcastle and Mansfield streets, is a beautiful example of how a historic structure continues to be used today as a facility for weddings and special events.

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TAPS AT TWILIGHT ON MEMORIAL DAY Each year, the St. Simons Rotary Club honors the men and women in the military on Memorial Day. The annual Taps at Twilight tribute, which dates back to 1991, includes a presentation of the flags, patriotic music with trumpeters playing “Taps,” and a guest speaker to give the Memorial Day address.

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JULY FOURTH FESTIVITIES The Golden Isles explodes with fanfare during July Fourth.

Thousands gather for barbecues and congregate around town.

The St. Simons Island Sunshine Festival, a tradition for more than 60 years, includes an arts and crafts show, a 5K run, golf cart parade, and live music. If you pick the right spot along the beach, you can see the fireworks shows on Jekyll, St. Simons, and Sea islands. In Brunswick, family and friends line the streets surrounding Mary Ross Waterfront Park for barbecues and games before the night explodes with color.

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SHRIMP AND GRITS FESTIVAL When September arrives, that means it’s time for the annual festival dedicated to one of the South’s staples: Shrimp and Grits. Each year, thousands gather on the lawn of the Jekyll Island Club Hotel and throughout the historic district, milling through arts and crafts vendors before picking their favorite shrimp and grits recipe. Cooking demonstrations and a craft brew fest also tempt the taste buds. This year’s festivities take place September 16 to 18.

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ST. SIMONS FOOD AND SPIRITS FESTIVAL This festival is creating quite the name for itself. The annual event in October brings crowds to St. Simons for five days of events that celebrate all things epicurean.

From craft brews and distilled spirits to plates of international delicacies and Southern staples, there is a bit of something for everyone. This year’s festivities are set for October 5 to 9.

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BRUNSWICK ROCKIN’ STEWBILEE We take our claim of the original Brunswick Stew so seriously, we have an annual festival each October to celebrate the warm, spicy soup of vegetables and meat.

The event, at Mary Ross Waterfront Park, brings out cooks near and far to compete for the best tasting recipe. The festival also includes a pooch parade, car show, and live entertainment.

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GEORGIA-FLORIDA WEEKEND Waves of Georgia fans will flock to St. Simons for the annual pigskin battle between the Bulldogs and the Gators. Although the game is played in Jacksonville, St. Simons will be decked out in red and black in support of the Dawgs. For golf fans, check out the Georgia-Florida Golf Classic on Jekyll Island, a 33-year tradition that benefits the Jekyll Island Foundation. This year, game weekend is October 28 to 30.

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COASTFEST Gain an appreciation for all the animals and plants that live along the Georgia Coast during CoastFest, held on the first Saturday of October. Hosted by the Georgia Department of Natural Resources Coastal Resource Division, more than 70 organizations involved in environmental research and education set up shop with tanks of animals on display that are always a hit with kids.

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Rock Shrimp Festival in St. Marys St. Marys, just a halfhour drive south of Brunswick, hosts the annual Rock Shrimp Festival in the fall.

The full-day lineup includes 5k and 10k races, and a float parade. The St. Marys Railroad offers steam locomotive rides.

Don’t forget to try a plate of Rock Shrimp, too. This year’s festival takes place October 1.

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CHRISTMAS AT HOFWYL-BROADFIELD Celebrate the Christmas spirit by taking a step back in time at Hofwyl-Broadfield Plantation.

Celebrating its 35th Christmas experience this fall, the historic rice plantation grounds are

transformed. Rooms in the home are decorated in festive greenery, hot wassail is made, Civil War reenactors fire cannons across the marsh, and even Santa makes a visit.

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TREE LIGHTING AT JEKYLL ISLAND As soon as Thanksgiving ends, crowds gather on Jekyll Island to celebrate the Christmas Tree Lighting Festival as December arrives. Held on the Saturday following Thanksgiving, the allday affair includes a golf cart parade, festivities for kids of all ages — from hay rides to craft areas — food booths, and a visit from Santa on the porch of Indian Mound Cottage before the lighting of the Christmas Tree and fireworks kick off the Christmas spirit.

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Fishing: If saltwater fishing is the king in the Golden Isles, freshwater fishing is the prince. Shark, redfish, trout, sea bass, grouper, whiting, mackerel — you name it — largemouth bass, bream, shad, crappie, catfish – the list goes on. Tides dictate, and typically the best bite is just before and after low tide.

Live bait, artificial, fly-fishing, cast and seine netting, and even spearfishing are effective.

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hen Editor Bethany Leggett asked me to identify the “Top 10 Ways to Enjoy the Outdoors in the Golden Isles,” I thought it would be easy. It wasn’t. The offerings here are far too rich and diverse to be confined to a list. Nevertheless, the following is my best stab at ways to enjoy everything nature has to offer us here along the Georgia Coast.

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Bicycling: St. Simons and Jekyll are famous for their bike paths, and Cumberland and Sapelo only slightly less so. But perhaps the best-kept secret is Harris Neck Wildlife Refuge, an accessible 2,800-acre wilderness with paved and non-paved trails and your best chance of biking uninterrupted by other humans.

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Paddling: Kayak, canoe, and paddleboard are the only way to access the most secretive areas of our saltwater creeks and freshwater drainages. Nearly half a million acres of marshes are open to paddlers and to no one else (except the

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myriad mammals, birds, reptiles, and invertebrates hiding there). Begin with short trips from the East Beach Causeway Bridge or Village Creek Landing, and progress to longer tours of the Satilla and Altamaha rivers, the St. Simons Sound, and the Okefenokee Swamp.

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Hiking: Stand-out hikes include Cumberland’s trails where wild horse sightings are common; Jekyll and Blackbeard islands’ misnamed driftwood beaches (the skeletal trees are actually salt kills due to erosion); Cannon’s Point Preserve on St. Simons; and the Sapelo Island Nature Trail, which winds through maritime forest and marshes, over dunes, and out to the beach.

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Bird watching: One of our most rewarding outdoor pursuits requires nothing but your eyes, ears, and curiosity. Binoculars won’t hurt, though, and a field guide will help differentiate the dizzying varieties (there are more than 120 shore and sea birds alone). The Golden Isles may also be the only place birders can see all four of Georgia’s threatened and endangered species: the piping plover, Kirtland’s warbler, red-cockaded woodpecker, and the wood stork.

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Diving: Despite our oft-murky waters, clear visibility awaits offshore at one of only 12 National Marine Sanctuaries, Gray’s Reef, where you can swim with sea turtles. For almost 40 years, Judy Wright of the Island Dive Center has taught adults and kids (including me — thanks, Judy!) to scuba dive.

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Boating: Sailboats, flats boats, shrimp boats, pontoon boats, yachts, and even dinghies — give us anything that floats and put us on open water. The Golden Isles Sailing Club welcomes novices and experts, and area marinas can arrange rentals and charters of nearly anything on the water. But for something unique, spend a night on the Capt. Gabby: a shrimp boat converted into floating base camp, complete with cook, naturalist, and kayak fleet.

Foraging: As a small boy, I first learned to eat wild plants from Neal Fendig, who introduced me to smilax tips sautéed in brown butter; and later from Cornelia and Julius Bailey, who taught me that yaupon holly makes an antioxidant-rich, caffeinated tea, while sassafras and life everlasting are non-caffeinated home remedies. Saltwort (a.k.a. sea bean) is both plentiful and tasty in salads.

Clams, conch, crabs, and oysters are easy to find if you don’t mind getting muddy. Foraging requires some caution, though: 100 percent identification is essential, especially with plants as some can be toxic. In my experience, the best way to get started is to find good mentors.

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Sunrise and sunset viewing: What is more soul-stirring than watching the sunrise over the Atlantic Ocean? It happens everyday, and all you need is an alarm clock. Or take a stroll with the family at the end of the day.

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Camping: The most authentic way to experience the outdoors is to spend the night in it. Cumberland, Jekyll, Skidaway, and Sapelo offer public campgrounds, while my personal favorite camping spots are the white sand beaches along the Satilla River. Camping not only puts you on the ground and underneath the stars, but also may best position you to enjoy several of the other adventures on this list.

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“Such diversity in one little island: Jekyll Island. We have the historic village and all the lovely new buildings; the beach and the maritime forest; friends and friends we just have not met yet; full-time residents and our winter friends; the compassion of all the people who truly realize how fortunate we all are to live here. There is rarely a bad day in paradise.” - Bonnie Moyer Householder “When you can have both oak trees and the beach in the very same space, it must be Heaven.” - Sharon Proudfoot “We used to come here to vacation and coming across the causeway always gave me a great feeling. Now that we live here, every time I come across I think ‘vacation!’

It is a great feeling!”

- Sally Schmidt Easley

“The weather. You can barbecue year round.”

- Louis Phelps

“Where else can you ice skate at the beach, live it up at the Ritz, save the turtles, and always have a light to lead you home!” - Joan Mobley

“Things I love about The Golden Isles...not too much traffic so I can get most anywhere I want to be in 5 to 15 minutes.” - Nancy Usher

“I love that bicycles are very courteously given the right of way!” - Shelly Farris

“Southern hospitality and a slower pace.”

- Joni Bennett

“There is no better place to empty my mind than East Beach. I walk in the edge of the ocean and kick the water.

Then I kiss the sky.”

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10 Ideas for { Date Night } FIRST FRIDAY FUN

If you haven’t experienced First Friday on Newcastle Street in Downtown Brunswick, head over with your loved one this summertime. As the name suggests, the first Friday of each month brings the bustle back to downtown Brunswick. Stores stay open later­— and many offer refreshments — and events are always planned at the Brunswick-Glynn County Library and The Ritz Theatre.

CATCH A SHOW

We may not have Broadway, but the fine arts scene in the Golden Isles features several opportunities to take in a live performance. From the Island Players to Golden Isles Arts and Humanities and the Brunswick Actors’ Theatre, there is always something on stage to entertain.

STROLL ALONG THE BEACH AT SUNSET

It may sound simple, but one of the best ways to reconnect with each other is to take a stroll along the sandy beaches of St. Simons or Jekyll at sunset. Let the scenery set the mood as you walk hand-in-hand with your loved one as the sky illuminates in shades of crimson before the stars come out at night.

STEP BACK IN TIME: DINNER AND A MOVIE WITH A CLASSIC TWIST

For film buffs, the Summer Classic Movies series is the perfect opportunity to enjoy some of Hollywood’s best flicks as they return to the silver screen at the Ritz Theatre. Each Thursday in July, Golden Isles Arts and Humanities has some old-fashioned fun planned with cartoons and shorts shown before the film begins, and many couples will grab a table at one of the restaurants downtown before the show.

HORSEBACK TRAIL RIDING

Horseback riding is a great idea for adventurous couples who love animals. From taking a course together to signing up for a trail ride, the few hours spent on an adventure promise to be memorable. The Stables at Frederica even offers beach rides in addition to nature trails.

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WINE CRUISE ON THE WATER

Get the best of the outdoors without having to put down your wine glass. Book a private tour for dinner aboard a charter boat or reserve your seats in a group tour, such as the Jekyll Island Wine Cruise operated by Waterfront Wine and Gourmet and Jekyll Island Boat Tours.

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You don’t have to hop on a plane for a weekend vacation with your significant other. Just a ferry ride away sits Cumberland and Sapelo islands, waiting for those couples seeking a bit of history and exploration at the same time. Driving a bit farther, Florida is just a stone’s throw away with plenty of options for some getaway fun, from finding a new eatery in the quaint San Marco neighborhood in Jacksonville or visiting the animals at the Jacksonville Zoo. Or head north to Savannah for dinner along the waterfront and shopping on Broughton Street.

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Let the tone of the evening be set by one of the many bands that perform around the Golden Isles. If there is an outdoor patio, you are almost guaranteed a chance to hear some of the local favorites, including Michael Hulett’s smooth jazz, Suzy and the Bird Dogs rockin’ jams, or Backbeat Boulevard’s groovy classics.

THE GO-TO: DINNER AND A MOVIE You can’t beat the classic date-night combination: going to dinner before watching a movie. In the Golden Isles, we have several wonderful eateries that provide the perfect setting before showtime arrives. If you are planning to see the latest blockbuster on the GTX Extreme screen at the Glynn Place Stadium Cinemas in Brunswick, make sure to grab a reservation beforehand at the romantic downtown spot, The Southern Table and Bar. If you plan to catch a movie at the Island Cinemas, we suggest a table for two at Nancy, which serves dinner Thursdays through Saturdays.

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Another option for cinephiles, jump into the car and head west to Jesup, where you can roll up to an old-fashioned drive-in movie theater. The outdoor theatre, which is the oldest drive-in in the state, plays recent hits on the screen as moviegoers listen to the film through the car stereo. Just like in days gone by.

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Want to try your hand at painting?

Why not join some friends during a group painting class. at Color Me Happy in downtown Brunswick. Glynn Visual Arts and Get Your Muse On, both on St. Simons Island, offer a variety of group instruction, too.

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Become a yoga enthusia st through the weekly Wednesday morning classes offered at the Golden Isles Y MCA. Release the tension and get energized to tackle the rest of the week.

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Take a behind-the-scenes tour at the Georgia Sea Turtle Center on Jekyll Island.

Find out how scientists are helping injured turtles to heal before being released back into the wild.

Try to spot a dolphi n throug h water tours offered around St. Simon s and Jekyll islands. Capta in Phillip s, Lighth ouse Trolley s, and Blue Dolphin Tours are just a few of the charte rs around.

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Movies on the Green is a great way to enjoy an outdoor movie party with the rest of the community. Just bring a blanket, sit back, and enjoy select family-friendly films shown on a screen in the Beach Village.

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Driftwood Beach is a breathtakingly unique expanse of sand unlike any other beach along the Georgia Coast. Erosion along the northern end of the island has weathered the trees, burying trunks and limbs and leaving behind nature’s own prehistoric-looking jungle gym.

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The Jekyll Island Club Hotel invites you to step back in time with an afternoon tea just like the Victorians did when the clubhouse first opened at the turn of the 20th century.

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4 4-H Tidelands Nature Center has plenty to offer, including nature walks that cover different sections of the island throughout the week and kayak trips if you prefer a view from the water.

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Jekyll Glass Blowing Center is a muststop for those walking through the Jekyll Island Historic District. Live demonstrations are mesmerizing as the artist blows glass into figurines and ornaments of all shapes and sizes.

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Jekyll Island Farmers’ Market just got underway in April. The new marketplace in the Beach Village brings together local farmers and artisans selling their wares twice a month.

7 Golf for all ages can be found on Jekyll. Adults can sign for up for tee time at Jekyll Island Golf Club, Georgia’s largest public golf resort with three 18-hole courses and a 9-hole course.

For the tots and youth, a miniature golf course right past Great Dunes Park can also provide a day’s entertainment.

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Horton House is one of the oldest standing tabby structures in the state. The home, which dates back to the early 1740s, remains a shell that visitors can walk through and imagine what life was like living on Jekyll during the Colonial Era.

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10 Bonus: The Rope Swing isn’t the easiest to find but the hidden treasure is tucked away near St. Andrews Beach on the south end of the island. The swing has been part of many seeking a rite of passage but it isn’t for the faint of heart.

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WORDS BY BETHANY LEGGETT Goodyear Cottage in the Historic District is also home to the Jekyll Island Arts Association.

From pottery to needlework and painting, the fine arts are on display through monthly exhibits.

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Mara Hoffman bikini, Cloister Collection: This reversible bathing suit is a no-brainer in the Golden Isles — two looks in one for the beach.

White jeans by Southern Tide, Lady Outfitters: Southern Tide recently introduced its women’s line, and everyone needs white pants for summer.

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She and Sky collared halter, The Yellow Canary: Tops are all about the collar this summer.

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Annabel Ingall purses, The Pampered Foot: These purses are simplistically stylish, the perfect complement to any summer wardrobe.

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Buddy Love t-back dress, The Yellow Canary: A dress with a unique silhouette and fun colors is a must have on the coast.

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Shiraleah cover up, Cloister Collection: A light and airy cover up can be worn to the beach or out to eat or shop.

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OTB Wedge, The Yellow Canary: A cute and comfy wedge is an essential shoe in any woman’s closet. These come in multiple colors.

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Sansarcidet bag, Cloth + Label: This sturdy bag doubles as a trendy beach bag for the pool and a stylish purse.

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Las Bayadas beach blanket at Cloth + Label: Throw this in your beach bag for a bright take on the standard beach towel.

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Krewe sunglasses, Cloth + Label: Add some spice to your accessories with bright or patterned sunglasses.

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Dishes 10 where Seafood Reigns Supreme WORDS BY EMILY HINES

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ummer is the perfect time to enjoy the fruits of our little coastal paradise. It’s hard to beat an afternoon sitting by the water, soaking up some sun and letting the salty ocean breeze cool you down, sipping a cold beer and slurping down some fresh oysters. If you’re not up for harvesting your own briny morsels or watching a crab pot, check out these 10 dishes to try right now in the Golden Isles.

Seafood Crepes at Latitude 31

Rich and creamy, these seafood crepes are a decadent choice while watching the summer sunset from Latitude’s Oceanside restaurant.

Latitude 31 370 Riverview Drive Jekyll Island 912.635.3305 Monday – Sunday, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Shrimp Tacos at Halyards

You may think of Halyards as just fine dining, but they offer a selection of appetizers and smaller plates that are great for a casual evening. Sit at the bar and order a cocktail (try the “Oh, to be Mango”: Mt. Gay Rum, Spiced Mango Puree, and lime juice) with your tacos.

Halyards 55 Cinema Lane, St. Simons Island 912.638.9100 Monday – Wednesday, 5 to 9 p.m.

Thursday – Saturday, 5 to 10 p.m.

Crab Cakes at Barbara Jeans

The jalapeño cornbread is hard to resist, but save room for this classic dish, served “Eastern Shore” style. It’s all lump crab meat and never fillers.

Barbara Jeans 214 Mallery St., St. Simons Island 912.634.6500 Sunday – Thursday, 11 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Friday – Saturday, 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.

Buffett at B and J’s Steaks and Seafood

Named one of the Top 12 seafood buffets in America, B and J’s goes big with every plate. Their buffet is all you can eat with Wild Georgia Shrimp, fish, homemade crab au gratin, low country boil and more.

It’s absolutely worth the drive to Darien.

B&J’s Seafood and Steaks 901 North Way, Darien 912.437.2122 Monday – Saturday, 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Sunday, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

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Grouper Daufuskie at Blackwater Grill

This signature dish is named after Daufuskie Island — in between Savannah and Hilton Head — that is rich in Gullah history. The entrée includes fresh-caught grouper served on a bed of caramelized onions and mushrooms and topped with a creamy, tangy sauce.

Blackwater Grill 260 Redfern Village, St. Simons Island 912.634.6333 Sunday – Thursday, 4 to 9 p.m.

Friday – Saturday, 4 to 10 p.m Friday – Sunday, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Oysters at Catch 228

I prefer my oysters served raw with lemon and cocktail, but they can come served however you like ’em. Don’t forget to wash them down with an ice cold beer.

If you go during Happy Hour (4 to 6 p.m. everyday), oysters are just 50 cents.

Catch 228 228 Redfern Village St. Simons Island 912.634.6228 Monday – Tuesday, 4 to 11 p.m.

Wednesday – Sunday, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.

Calamari Tacos at Bubba Garcias

When you’re ready for something different, head to Bubbas for some calamari tacos. The calamari is lightly battered and fried, topped with black bean and mandarin orange pico de gallo, fresh fried jalapeños, and homemade chipotle cream.

Bubba Garcias 200 Redfern Village, St. Simons Island 912.634.0073 Sunday – Saturday, 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Red Snapper at Georgia Sea Grill

Look for the seared local red snapper from City Market served on farro with sautéed ramps, shiitake mushrooms, and finished with a peach balsamic vinaigrette. Never heard of ramps? They’re wild onions found in the Eastern U.S. and are incredibly delicious.

Georgia Sea Grill 407 Mallery St., St. Simons Island 912.638.1197 Monday – Saturday, 5 to 10 p.m.

Shrimp & Grits at Crabdaddy’s Seafood Grill

It doesn’t get more Southern than shrimp and grits. This island favorite is loaded with sautéed shrimp, mushrooms, tomatoes, and Polish sausage with a homemade parmesan cream sauce over grit cakes.

Crabdaddy’s Seafood Grill 1217 Ocean Blvd., St. Simons Island 912.634.1120 Monday – Sunday, 5 to 10 p.m.

Sesame Crusted Catfish at Indigo Coastal Shanty

I’ve been a fan of Kate’s since my mom and Boz took us to Cargo for special occasions. The sesame crusted catfish is always an excellent choice and throwback from the days at Cargo. My other favorite is the Pac Rim Noodle Bowl with shrimp.

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Friday – Saturday, 5 to 9 p.m.

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Bold Decor with Johnson Vann Interiors “Maximize color by picking a wallpaper that will give your room a hug!”

-Bethany Vann

WORDS BY BETHANY LEGGETT

PHOTOS BY KELLI BOYD

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ethany Cassell Vann believes bold colors balanced with the right accessories are the perfect formula for bringing the brightness of summertime indoors. Each room offers a canvas for Vann and her design partner, Adrian Johnson, as they capture the vitality of a space through patterns, textures, and accent pieces.

The duo styles interiors for residences and businesses through their St. Simons design firm, Johnson Vann Interiors. They have created colorful palettes for their clients through draperies, patterned wall decor, and lacquered furniture.

Below, Vann and Johnson chat with Golden Isles Magazine editor Bethany Leggett about creating daring decor, their artistic vision for coastal clients, and ways to think outside of the box — or off the wall — in your own home.

1. What is one of the first things someone can do to freshen up a room?

Pick a fresh color to add to your room through the addition of a great pair of pillows or lamps! If your art is feeling a little tired, look for an emerging artist with a fresh vibe and add a new painting or collection of prints.

2. With your clients, do you see any across-the-board similarities/trends in design?

Our coastal clients love living by the beach and want their homes to feel as bright and happy as the days they spend at the beach! Particularly for a beach house, clients are willing to take a chance with color, and trust us with the details.

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3. Do you like to mix fabrics in a room or keep similar textures with the furniture, drapery, and rugs? It’s all about the mix! A chunky jute rug pairs beautifully with a lacquered bedside chest!

4. How much is too much color in a room?

Is there a percentage/formula or number of pieces that you limit, or do you think more is better? We definitely believe that color is the answer to a great room, but balance is key. We find that picking a color or two to highlight works best. If the walls are pink, limit the rest ... and if the walls are white, make sure to accent with bold bright prints and accessories!

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5. Do you like wood furniture/cabinetry painted or more natural/rustic with a stain?

Right now we are totally crushing on grasscloth-wrapped furniture and lacquer anywhere and everywhere!

6. Do you have an example of a home you’ve done in Coastal Georgia where the design incorporated color in a unique way? We’ve done it all ... from lacquering bright walls and kitchen cabinets to a turquoise chandelier hanging from a chartreuse painted ceiling!

7. Are you a fan of natural light or do you enjoy lamps/ceiling fixtures? You can’t beat natural light, so the perfect balance of great windows and interesting light fixtures works the best! The right lighting selection can transform a room … lamps, sconces, and chandeliers should not be overlooked!

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8. If someone is incorporating lamps or artificial lighting, do you think the shades/ stands should all match or stand apart?

Here again, it’s all about the mix! Swap out a few of your silk shades to raffia for instant warmth, or simply change to round chandelier bulbs for a fun touch!

9. What are some good items to put on your mantle this summer?

A great piece of art or a mirror above the fireplace is a perfect start. We love adding a little something green in a great cachepot as a way to freshen up. But remember — sometimes it’s not about what you add, but what you take away.

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Propping smaller art in bookshelves or on an easel provides a great pop of color. We also love hanging papier mâché tortoise shells or a grouping of porcelain and coral on brackets to give your walls depth. And don’t be afraid to get wild with your wall decor … we just hung a wildebeest trophy mount in a lacquered library!

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Looking Back, Looking Ahead Organizations Embrace Conservation Efforts for Long-term Action Words by Mike Kuenlen

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he Golden Isles has become an intersection where the past glides into the present and the future sits just beyond the next corner.

Central to this area’s majesty are the rich history and beautiful natural environment that mingle with a growing population and expanding economy. Much has indeed changed; yet our character is not lost and our charm not degraded thanks to the efforts of local groups dedicated to the twin goals of preservation and conservation for the community’s benefit.

Even before the history sets in — and it eventually does — visitors are struck by the sweeping marsh grasses, calm beaches, and cradling oak canopies of the Golden Isles.

Striking the right balance is crucial and several organizations have been at the forefront of reminding residents why they came here in the first place and how to sustainably develop this magnificent coastal region.

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St. Simon’s Land Trust P

Photo: Bobby Haven

Walking Through History

Cannon’s Point Preserve, off Lawrence Road on the north end of St. Simons Island, has artifacts dating to 2,500 BCE and more than 3,000 visitors use the space every year.

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reserving the Golden Isles has been the mission of the St. Simons Land Trust for nearly two decades.

From the the Old Stables Corner to Cannon’s Point Preserve, the land trust that was founded in 2000 is reshaping preservation effort which capitalizes on public use of wide tracts of land; in fact, they have preserved more than 700 acres and counting. Executive Director Ben Slade says, “Years from now, we may all look back on the period of 2010 to 2013 as the time when St. Simons Island made the most significant strides in its history, toward the goal of preserving its natural and scenic beauty … this system will allow access by people of all ages to places they can rest, play and enjoy the natural beauty for which St. Simons is so widely known.”

For instance, the Greenprint project is a vision to connect St. Simons through a network of nature trails and elegant green space covering 15 to 20 percent of the island. Additionally, the Alice Richards Botanical Trail reintroduced native plant species while providing an interactive nature experience with QR code readers. Also, the historic Cannon’s Point Preserve site, opened to the public in 2014, features miles of trails, preserved slave cabins, and plantation ruins, and is linked to the lower Altamaha River Delta, renowned internationally by The Nature Conservancy as a biologically rich system.

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uch an assimilation of history and environment fits the Coastal Georgia Historical Society nicely. Nestled under the restored lighthouse, the Coastal Georgia Historical Society is leading the charge in preserving our greatest historical treasures and reminding us of their place in our area.

The society’s work in the last decade includes funding and building a central administrative, research, and exhibit space in the A.W. Jones Heritage Center. Historical markers were erected recently to recognize antebellum cotton plantations. The St. Simons Lighthouse Museum, one of only 15 nationally accredited museums in Georgia, was fully restored and redesigned in 2014; and the historic Coast Guard Station, now a Maritime Museum, will soon be dedicated solely to the Golden Isles’ efforts on the home front during World War II. Together with the St. Simons Land Trust, the historical society created a History Task Force to advise the preservation and interpretation efforts at Cannon’s Point Preserve. They also offer expert-led tours of the area.

Photos by Coastal Georgia Historical Society

Let’s Celebrate!

Founded in 1965, the Coastal Georgia Historical Society celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2015.

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Brunswick Downtown Development Authority Photo: Brunswick Downtown Development Authority

From Another Era

Old City Hall, on the corner of Newcastle and Mansfield streets, dates back to 1889. In 2004, the building was renovated and now residents rent the structure for private functions including weddings, meetings, and seasonal parties.

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runswick’s Downtown Development Authority has worked to turn a sleepy main street into the busier district we see today, mingling industrial grit and brick charm with the up-and-coming trends of the foodie New South.

From a partnership with Signature Squares of Brunswick to restore and renovate the historic original city squares laid out in 1771 to the renovations of Old City Hall, the development organization preserves the character of the city’s waterfront while a host of large-scale events draw the Golden Isles community downtown to celebrate traditions in our treasured historic spaces.

Since 1979, the Old Town neighborhood of Brunswick has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and the downtown authority assists by issuing ordinances required for historical residential and commercial structures when renovations are needed.

According to local writer Leslie Faulkenberry, “Brunswick is the home of the paradoxical, the unexpected camaraderie of old and new, of proper, yet self-declaring, individualism. Somehow we make it all work.”

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lthough a relative newcomer as an environmental organization, One Hundred Miles has sprung into action quickly and doggedly to preserve our salt marshes, inhibit oil and gas exploration, and bring together a task force of organizations to unify the efforts of various coastal groups. Much of the organization’s advocacy involves growth policies, zoning laws, infrastructure planning, and government funding for land acquisition.

Founded in 2013, One Hundred Miles represents a more active approach to preserving our natural heritage. As Executive Director Megan Desrosiers explains, “One Hundred Miles is dedicated to celebrating our coastal identity, inspiring pride for our natural resources, and working together to ensure a magnificent coast for generations to come. . . [through] innovative ideas that will lead to effective solutions and a future of which our children will be proud.” There is already strong evidence of these efforts.

Just this year, the Federal government reversed a decision to drill for oil off the Georgia coast.

Photo: Megan Desrosiers

Photo: Donna MacPherson Photography

Cocktails for a Cause

In March and April, One Hundred Miles partnered with 12 restaurants – including 9 here in the Golden Isles – for the ‘Spartini’ fundraiser. Each restaurant created their own cocktail and donated a dollar from each ‘Spartini’ ordered to One Hundred Miles.

Photo: Catherine Ridley

Board Chair Roy Richards, President Megan Desrosiers, and David Weitnauer, executive director at R. Howard Dobbs Jr. Foundation

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Jekyll Island Authority

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Jekyll Island Sea Turtles

Jekyll Island has one of the most extensive loggerhead sea turtle tagging and nest monitoring programs in the world. From May until August, a team at the Georgia Sea Turtle Center, operated by the Jekyll Island Authority, conducts nighttime patrols while the turtles nest.

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o revel in the Old World in the Golden Isles, look no further than Jekyll Island. Known for its famous millionaires, history of influence, and unspoiled beauty, Jekyll Island was made a state park after World War II under the Jekyll Island Authority. Legislation limits development on the island, and the authority manages the balance between conservation and tourism, which brings more than a million people to visit historic sites and educational centers annually.

The Georgia Sea Turtle Center, created and operated by the authority, opened in 2007 and has become a leading institution for wildlife conservation, rehabilitation, and research programs.

The authority also embarked on a comprehensive conservation plan in 2011 to maintain and repair the environmental integrity of the island with a focus on improving the tourism and recreation concerning natural resources.

Photo: Bobby Haven

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Photo: Bobby Haven

Photo: Jekyll Island Authority

“Jekyll Island has come a long way in a very short period of time. We’ve done it quickly and efficiently and the results, thus far, have been gratifying,” says Jones Hooks, executive director of the Jekyll Island Authority, before mentioning the addition of the Beach Village and the Jekyll Island Youth and Learning Center that is scheduled to open in 2017.

“Through all of the renewal projects we’ve undertaken, not one acre of previously undeveloped land has been developed. Everything has been revitalized solely on its existing footprint and that is a huge feat, as well as a great credit to the public-private partnerships involved in the island’s rebirth,” Hooks added.

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ichael Brown’s very first performance was for a captive audience — his grandparents. That’s when the Hinesville native, who was around 2-years-old at the time, joined his family listening to Elvis Presley music. Brown would put on quite the show back then.

“I would watch and listen to Elvis with my grandparents when they would keep me as a kid. They had this old record player they’d play old Elvis albums on … and the first thing I started doing was impersonating him,” he says. “So that was the first thing I ever did.”

on making his thespian dream come true.

He was accepted into an acting school in Los Angeles. So Brown packed his bags and bid farewell to small-town Georgia.

“I was really into the acting thing. I went out to L.A. … I got a few acting gigs but I spent most of my time writing music and going to open mic nights. Just getting into the music scene,” he says.

During that time, he penned at least 60 songs that he still performs today. “I had more free time, and it was just like a spell that came over me. I went with it. Most

“Mike also plays drums so sometimes he’ll surprise us by playing,” he says.

Together, they formed the Michael Brown Band. But while the group bears his name, Brown is quick to give most of the credit to his fellow musicians.

“Jaime is the best drummer I’ve ever heard in my life because he can be very quiet and sit back; or he can be very loud. He can just meet you wherever you need him to be … he just has the most intuition out of any musician, not just drummers, that I’ve ever seen,” Brown says.

The Michael Brown Band

In fact, Brown pursued both music and acting from a young age, taking to various talent show stages when he was 5 years old.

Brown also started honing his skills as a musician, taking up the guitar around age 11. “I learned the basic chords through lessons but, from there, I just learned to play by ear,” he says.

Throughout his high school career, he also tried his hand at songwriting. Back then, Brown gravitated toward the popular music of the day — metal inspired acts of the 1990s. “I played with a metal band and we’d do songs like ‘Rage Against the Machine’ … and I’d try to write like that.

It wasn’t very good,” Brown says with a laugh.

After pursuing both music and acting in high school, he decided to focus entirely

of the songs I do today were written in an apartment or on a bus in L.A.,” he says.

After about a year out west, Brown returned home with a broadened set of skills as a musician and songwriter. He also expanded on his writing influences, drawing from Bob Dylan and Connor O’ Bryst of the band Bright Eyes.

“Those guys are my inspiration … from a song writer’s perspective,” he says.

Once he made it back to Georgia, Brown fully immersed himself in the local music scene. That’s how he met drummer Jaime Rowell. The two formed a strong bond and, eventually, a solid collaboration.

Brown and Rowell later connected with keyboardist, piano, and back-up vocalist Michaele Hannemann as well as bassist Michael Alongi.

Brown has equal admiration for Hannemann and Alongi. “They actually read music, and I don’t. So they can tell you what I’m playing, but I can’t. I just kind of have to show them. And they’re like ‘Oh, A sharp,’ and I’m like ‘Sure,’” he says with a laugh. “They write out my notes … so they are real musicians.”

The band — as well as Brown and Rowell as a duo — play throughout the region including locations like Fernandina Beach, Florida, and Statesboro. But they also have a strong local presence, playing throughout the Golden Isles at standards such as the Village Inn and Pub, Catch 228, and Gnat’s Landing. They have been regulars on Jekyll Island at the Rusty Anchor at the Holiday Inn and Latitude 31. The band, and Brown himself, have developed quite the following and have no plans of slowing down.

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“Right now, we’re not rich or famous. But I feel like I’m living the dream, I just want to make music.”

-Michael Brown

Most influential albums: • Bright Eyes, “Lifted” or “The Story is in the Soil, Keep Your Ear to the Ground” • Placebo, “Meds” • Foo Fighters, “Echoes, Silence, Patience, & Grace” • Led Zeppelin, “IV” • Queen, “A Night At The Opera”

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Lavender + Bee is sold at two St. Simons Island boutiques: Viola’s Market and Coastal Kiss. You can also go online to www.etsy.com/ shop/ShopLavenderBee.

Lavender + Bee Jessica Austin has a heartwarming mother-daughter story that will likely be retold in her home for years to come. “I always knew I was creative, growing up, having participated in art classes and won some awards in painting and pottery; but it wasn’t something I thought of embracing as a career,” she says.

Although her background includes a degree in public health, Austin quickly realized that wouldn’t satisfy her natural curiosity about her surroundings. Together with her husband, Corey — a Brunswick native who lived in Germany while serving in the U.S. Air Force — the couple returned to the Golden Isles with fresh ideas from overseas. “It gave us the opportunity to travel throughout Europe and experience food, art and cultures of other countries,” she says.

home accessories line. After some experimentation, she turned her business focus toward dream catchers and macramé decor.

Macramé — a knot-driven textile art last popular in the 1970s when it surfaced in wall hangings, table clothes, clothing, draperies, and plant hangers — is making a come back. “Dream catchers and macramé have a bohemian vibe, but I’m trying to make it modern and classy so it fits into any decor,” Austin explains. She chooses pieces that are fresh and light in coloring. Versatility in appeal is something she continues to strive for with each product. “I want to make wall decor anyone can confidently put up that goes with anything.

I set out to make pieces that go with any decor,” she says.

“The neat thing about a handmade art business is you have to be inspired to be creative. You have to be open to looking for it — to let your mind wander.”

— Jessica Austin

Then her daughter Morgan, 6, began to show a strong inclination towards art. “She would rather be home making something with her hands … trying different things to connect with her, it’s as if I had this creative ability boxed up inside and she helped me open it,” she says.

Morgan was Austin’s catalyst that started the ball rolling. “It only made sense that my new career would be inspired by my daughter’s love for creating,” Austin says.

In order to raise the capital to start her business, Austin embarked on a short-term start-up service of mowing lawns. At the end of the summer, she had what she needed to start Lavender + Bee, a

Originally working in a wide array of art forms, Austin entered the new year with clarity about her business. Her wall hangings are being sold in multiple area stores, including Coastal Kiss and Violas Market, both located on St. Simons Island.

As is often the case, art imitates life for Austin. “I can have a plan of how I want to knot the ropes, but it doesn’t always go that way. Sometimes the rope will fall a different way than planned after a knot, and I just need to follow that direction and build it from there — which is life. It doesn’t always go as planned. Sometimes it will fall in an unexpected way, and it’s an opportunity to embrace it and make something beautiful out of it! You have to move with the flow of the cord,” Austin says.

What’s in a name?

Creativity is central to Jessica Austin’s line of home decor accessories. The founder of Lavender + Bee chose the moniker as a way to blend timelessness and dedication.

Lavender

“I’ve always loved lavender, known for it’s classy and timeless scent that both soothes and calms; yet me — I’m always moving, creating, working.”

+ Bee

“In the same way that the bees construct the honeycomb with patience and dedication, a finished piece of macramé takes the same elements to design and see it to completion.”

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This published Frank McCall house has been beautifully renovated while retaining the original historical architectural elements. The house was elevated to today’s standards with the addition of, among other things, a wine cellar, new dock, hurricane-rated windows, pool and pool bath, marsh side fireplace and marvelous kitchen and baths. We seldom see this kind of site on the Eastern Marsh and Black Banks River – otter families play along the shore and birds fly in to rest in the live oaks. You will not want to miss the opportunity to see both the house and the surroundings. $2,200,000.

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Escape Yo u r W o r l d in Ours.

Sea Palms Resort invites you to discover the joys of our multi-million dollar renovation. We proudly introduce The Public House, a unique dining experience featuring a wide selection of refreshing beverages and delectable dishes created by our Michelin Star chef, Matt Gray. Play our beautifully restored golf course designed by George Cobb and relax by our refreshing pools with live music, events, great food and drinks. Come...and let yourself go.

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If you have hearing loss, see a hearing doctor.

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Take time off Celebrate a lifestyle of wellness and improved health at Island

On March 22, patrons of the the Friends of the Brunswick-Glynn County Library gathered at the King and Prince Beach & Golf Resort at the annual Table of Contents dinner.

The night included silent auction items, raffle, and book signing with guest author Margaret Maron. Maron, who has written more than 20 novels, also gave a speech during the dinner.

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Beauty, Charm, Allure • All Inclusive Resort-Style Living • Golf Membership Package Included • Members-Only Access to Continuing Care

Few Selections Remaining!

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Judy Saalfield, left, Margaret Butler, Faye Gowen, Paula Galland, and Emwynn Smith

Frank and Margie Lenox, left, Carol Lee May, and Carol Gaither

Gentlemen’s Outfitters Edwina Gill, left, Merlene Burgess, Charlotte Rocha, Mary J ack and Patricia Ov e rholt Rocha, and Diane Hughes

Shops at Sea Island 634-1521

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“Hospice of the Golden Isles helps every member of the family.”

— Christina Patelidas Godwin

www.Hospice.me 1692 Glynco Parkway, Brunswick, Georgia 31525 Phone: 912.265.4735 • Fax: 912.265.6100

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VICTORY BOARD GALA KICK-OFF T h e A m e ri c a n C a n c e r S o c i e ty V i c to ry Bo ard ho s te d th e i r s e a so n a l ki c k- o f f p a rty M a rc h 2 2 at the h o m e o f E l l e n D u n n o n S e a I s l a n d . Gues ts mingl ed b o th i n si d e a n d o u t a s m u si c i a n O w e n Pl ant s ere n a d e d th e m . T h e e v e n t i ts e l f i s a c h ance fo r the V i c to ry B o a rd to i n tro d u c e th e i r c o m ing ev ents f o r th e y e a r. V i c to ry B o a rd c o - c h a i rs Kate D ano wski , M a rl a M e l n y k, C o u rtn e y R e i d , Va l e r ie D u nn a n d A l e xa S c o tt h a v e a ss e m b l e d a f u n s chedu l e f o r 2 0 1 6 , w h i c h b e g a n w i th a Fa th e r+D aughter D a n c e i n Fe b ru a ry a n d i n c l u d e s th e R eel in’ fo r a C u re Fi sh i n g To u rn a m e n t a n d B a n d P arty in M ay, th e To u c h - a - Tru c k e v e n t i n S e p te m b er, the 2 7 th A n n u a l V i c to ry Ga l a i n N o v e m b e r a n d the M erry M o v i e s e v e n t i n D e c e m b e r ro u n d i n g ou t the year.

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This little triumph over back pain brought to you by Optim Neurosurgery.

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A TASTE OF GLYNN Gu e s t s at A Tas te of Gl y n n e n j oy e d s a m p l e s of th e b e s t e f f or ts of 1 6 c h e f s f r om th e Gol d e n I sl e s top r e s t au r an ts , c ate r e r s , an d u p s c al e m a r ke ts d u r i n g th e an n u al f u n d r ai s e r at th e K i ng a nd P r i n c e Be ac h & Gol f R e s or t on A p r i l 3.

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Helen and Jeff Rentz

Offering homes and homesites in the Sea Island and St. Simons communities.

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Sea Island Properties is your Luxury Market Leader in the Golden Isles.

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Feel the Music When the sun dips below the horizon and imbues the sky with nature’s vivid palette, The Westin Jekyll Island provides the soundtrack to accompany views unrivaled in The Golden Isles. Enliven your weekend with live music and mixology enjoyed al fresco, so guests and locals alike can relax, renew and replenish by taking in the sights and sounds unique to Jekyll Island.

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Cotton People Love To Live In 264 REDFERN VILLAGE ST. SIMONS ISLAND, GA 31522

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3415 Frederica Rd. | St. Simons Island

Located next to Delaney’s and Sal’s | Hours Mon-Sat 10-8ish

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NaTiON’S #1 RESTaURANT

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912.264.5280

701 Glynn Isles • Brunswick Target Shopping Center

We never take shortcuts, but you can if you ordered online. www.seasonsofjapan.com

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11 Locations nationwide Georgia 701 Glynn Isles Pkwy, Brunswick 50 Berwick Blvd, Ste. 110, Savannah 455 Pooler Pkwy, Pooler 7400 Abercorn St, Ste. 521, Savannah 1800 E.Victory Dr Savannah, GA 715 North Side Dr, Statesboro Florida 4413 Town Center Pkwy, Jacksonville 158

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Illinois 700 N. Milwauke Ave, Ste. 132, Vernon Hills

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California 3831-C Alton Pkwy, Irvine, CA 2122 Shattuck Ave, Berkeley, CA South Carolina 1525 Old Trolley Rd, Summerville 7620 Rivers Ave, North Charleston

Mon thru Thurs: 11am - 9pm • Fri & Sat: 11am - 9:30pm • Sun: 11:00am - 8:30pm

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THE COURTYARD AT CRANE

MOONDOGGY’S PIZZA & PUB

The Courtyard at Crane, the Jekyll Island Club Hotel’s casual fine dining option, is located in the center courtyard and loggia of the historic Crane Cottage. The chef’s unique menu is complemented by an outstanding wine list. Guests are offered the option of dining inside or outside. Come savor exquisite al fresco ambiance and worldclass cuisine in a beautiful and historic atmosphere.

We offer a variety of cuisine from Mussels and Beef Carpaccio to Chicken Wings and of course PIZZA all made with the freshest ingredients. We offer affordable lunch specials, delivery and catering. Monday Night Special: All you can eat wings and all you can drink draft beer for $19.99 from 5 - 9 pm. Live music both Monday and Friday nights! Enjoy Happy Hour Monday-Friday from 2 - 6 pm all day Saturdays! Private party room available. moondoggyspizza.com

371 Riverview Dr. | Jekyll Island | 912-635-5200 36 Canal Rd. | Brunswick | 912-264-4888 SEASONS OF JAPAN LATITUDE 31 & THE ‘RAH’ BAR Conveniently located in the Target shopping center, we offer fresh sushi, genuine Japanese fare and Hibachi-style cuisine.

Every dish is prepared using the freshest ingredients and the most flavorful seasonings. We also offer a children’s menu and desserts. Online ordering is available at seasonsofjapan.com.

701 Glynn Isles | Brunswick |912-264-5280

THE ROOFTOP AT OCEAN LODGE The Rooftop at Ocean Lodge is St. Simons Island’s only oceanview rooftop restaurant.

Whether you choose to dine on our spectacular outdoor oceanview terrace or in our enclosed premium lounge, there is no other St. Simons Island restaurant that compares to The Rooftop. therooftopssi.com 935 Beachview Dr. | St. Simons Island 912-291-4300

THE GRAND DINING ROOM AT THE JEKYLL ISLAND CLUB HOTEL The Jekyll Island Club Grand Dining Room, the hotel’s full service restaurant, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, and famous Sunday Brunch. The á la carte menu features continental cuisine specializing in seafood, gourmet specials, and authentic Southern fare. Victorian tea is offered daily from 4 - 5 pm. The Club pianist complements evening dining and Sunday Brunch.

371 Riverview Dr. | Jekyll Island | 912-635-5155

Located on the historic wharf in the Jekyll Island Historic Landmark District, Latitude 31º & The ‘Rah’ Bar has been serving the freshest seafood, innovative steaks, and Bravo Tacos for over twenty years. We offer FREE Live Music by some of the region’s finest musicians each Friday, Saturday and Sunday during the summer season. Enjoy inside and outside seating with the best view of hallmark sunsets. Open Tuesday-Sunday, 11am - 9pm. latitude31jekyllisland.com 371 Riverview Dr. | Jekyll Island |912-635-3305

FREDERICA HOUSE RESTAURANT Located on Frederica Rd across from the 1st entrance to Sea Palms. We have been serving the best seafood, steaks, chicken, and pasta since 1980. Early-Bird specials and happy hour specials run daily from 5:30 - 6:30. Come on in and enjoy our high-quality ingredients, expertly cooked food and masterfully mixed drinks. Open 5:30 daily. fredericahouse@gmail.com

Hour, TPH is open to the public. Complete menus can be found at seapalms.com.

515 North Windward Dr. | St. Simons Island 912-638-3351

GEORGIA SEA GRILL With seating for nearly 150 guests, Georgia Sea Grill presents sensational cuisine with warm, welcoming and attentive service. Join us for a great evening in our main dining room, wine bar, or regular bar. We are open daily at 5pm and recommend reservations. To reserve a table with us, you can call 912.638.1197, go online to georgiaseagrill.com, or email reservations@georgiaseagrill.com.

407 Mallery St. | St. Simons Island | 912-638-1197

CATCH 228 Craving fresh East Coast oysters? Pop into Catch 228 to get your fill — raw, steamed, and baked by the dozen — where you can view the game from every seat and enjoy the freshest seafood catches. Located in Redfern Village, the restaurant is open for dinner starting at 4 pm every day with lunch at 11 am on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays. At lunch, make sure to grab a drink at the Bloody Mary Bar. Daily Happy Hour Specials are from 4 - 6 pm.

228 Redfern Village | St. Simons Island 912-634-6228

3611 Frederica Rd. | St. Simons Island 912-638-6789

THE PUBLIC HOUSE AT SEA PALMS RESORT The Public House is located within the conference center at Sea Palms Resort. TPH was the focal point of the multi million dollar Sea Palms renovation project. Serving three meals a day and offering a daily Happy MAY / JUN E 2016 MAY/JUN E 2016

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