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FEATURES 42

30 YEARS OF RETAIL It turns out, the Lowcountry is a great place to shop. It’s been that way for a while, and it’s not about to change any time soon.

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HOLIDAY SHOPPING GUIDE Save yourself some time this year and just send these four pages of mind-blowing gifts to Santa in lieu of a wish list.

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READERS’ CHOICE 2015 Thousands of you voted for your favorite people and places around the Lowcountry. Find out who took home this year’s most prestigious prize.

HOLIDAY FASHION The weather is a little cooler, but the looks are blazing hot.

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22 ■ THE ART OF CHRISTMAS Local artist Betty Luntey makes every holiday a fresh masterpiece.

30 ■ INTEREST RATES Where are they headed? That’s the million dollar question.

58 ■ HELI-SANTA St. Nick made an unusual entrance on Hilton Head Island this year.

114 ■ THE SHOW MUST GO ON

DEC. CONTENTS

Find out why brides can’t wait until the Hilton Head Bridal Show.

116 ■ A LEGACY OF HEART A tragic loss led to a renewed passion for saving lives.

118 ■ FOUR-LEGGED FRIENDS Veterans turn to their pets to help with the pain of PTSD.

120 ■ YOU HAVE A RIGHT

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A wealth of hospice options presents the opportunity to choose.

122 ■ A HAND UP Family Promise opens the doors for families in need.

124 ■ WOMEN’S ASSOCIATION This group dedicates itself to the betterment of the community.

126 ■ HOPE AND HEALING Parents facing an unthinkable loss fi nd strength with support.

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IN EVERY ISSUE 14 ■ AT THE HELM 16 ■ NEWS 20 ■ OPINION 20 ■ ONLINE 22 ■ VIBE 26 ■ WHERE IN THE WORLD? 30 ■ BUSINESS 34 ■ ON THE MOVE 60 ■ SHOPPING 106 ■ FASHION 114 ■ BRIDAL 116 ■ HEALTH 122 ■ SUPPORT 134 ■ HOME 148 ■ REAL ESTATE 174 ■ CALENDAR 200 ■ SOCIAL SPOTLIGHT 204 ■ WHAT’S COOKING 210 ■ DINING 224 ■ LAST CALL

128 ■ VOLUNTEERING LOCALLY When you want to help, but don’t know where to go, start here.

130 ■ SPORTS MASHUP Is it golf or croquet? Turns out golf croquet is a little of both and a lot of fun.

132 ■ A DILLY OF A SPORT

Readers’ Choice: The results are in!

The Lowcountry is cracking open a fresh jar of pickleball.

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ecember is the time when we cherish all that is important to us.

Personal beliefs, no matter what they are, that teach us the importance of peace. Friends and neighbors who share in our joys and support us through our sorrows. Even the simple things, like the twinkle of lights in the streets, are enough to remind us of all our blessings.

For our small part, this is the time when Monthly honors small businesses and entrepreneurs with the popular Reader’s Choice Awards. Don’t miss our Readers’ Choice Awards Party from 5:30-9 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 3 at Sonesta Resort.

We would be remiss not to take the time to thank our advertisers, who help us to fulfi ll our mission: Connect the Lowcountry and thereby make it a better place to live. Of course we could not fulfi ll our promise to our advertisers without the vast and loyal following of our audience, near and far away. And none of that would be possible without the heart and hard work our entire team puts in all year long. M

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ABOUT THE COVER: Our December covers shine the spotlight on a couple of our Readers’ Choice Awards winners. Island Tire, winner for favorite tire store, is well represented by Barry Edwards on our Hilton Head Monthly cover. Our Bluffton cover features Paw-metto Pooches owner Lisa Dorobiala, the off-island winner for favorite pet grooming. Both images were captured by photographer Arno Dimmling.

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NEWS

NEW START TIME FOR COUNTY COUNCIL MEETINGS new schedule begins Jan. 1.

A pre-meeting executive session and caucus, where members can discuss issues in private, will start at 5 p.m. and 5:30 p.m., respectively. That’s a change from the prior 4 p.m. start for the meetings.

HALEY DOWNPLAYS VP TALK AT BLUFFTON EVENT South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley thought she coming to the Lowcountry for a Republican fundraiser on Nov. 12. That’s before U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio mentioned her as a potential vice presidential running mate at a Hilton Head campaign stop earlier in the day.

But Haley downplayed the latest fl urry of rumors that have been circulating since the summer. She told the Beaufort County Republican Party that she is not considering such a move at this time.

“Y’all keep trying to get rid of me, and I’m not going anywhere,” she said, earning laughs from the crowd.

Haley’s star has been on the rise since her decision to remove the Confederate fl ag from the Statehouse. She was recently named one of Politico Magazine’s Magazine’s top top 50 50 most infl uentialleaders leadersin inAmerican Americanpolitics. politics. influential

COUNTY SCHOOL GRADUATION RATES CONTINUE RISE The numbers as a whole show continued progress in graduation rates at Beaufort County schools, with a pair of notable exceptions.

Overall, the county’s high schools improved to a 78.7 percent graduation rate in 2015, up from 78.3 percent in 2014. It is the fi fth straight year of progress and a big step forward from the overall 61.8 percent graduation rate just fi ve years ago.

The biggest improvement came at Battery Creek High School, where on-time graduation rates rose to 81 percent this year, a 3 percent jump over 2014. And that’s up from 55 percent in 2010.

Beaufort and Hilton Head Island high schools also improved. But the numbers were not all rosy, as Whale Branch Early College High School fell from 77.3 percent in 2014 to 71.4 percent in 2015. Bluffton High School also dropped by about 2 percent to 73.6 percent.

ing Charleston, Richland and Greenville counties.

All County Council and council committee meetings will continue to be broadcast on the County Channel, and replays of the meetings will always be available at bcgov.net.

An upcoming federal audit of the accessibility of South Carolina’s local governments may have also prompted the move. According to county offi cials, Beaufort County had the earliest meeting start time among its neighbors, includ-

MORE BRITISH COMING TO AIR STATION The United Kingdom is continuing to work toward launching a land-based F-35 program in 2018 — with a little help from local Marines.

More British pilots and aircraft maintenance workers are on their way to Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort to join Marine Fighter Attack Training Squadron 501 to learn the intricacies of the F-35B Lightning II. They will join the 14 British staffers that have been on base since February.

‘TODAY’ SHOW' MAKES ‘ROKERTHON 2’ STOP ON ISLAND Al Roker’s Nov. 11 stop on Hilton Head Island marked his 37th state in the fi rst six days of his 50-state “Rokerthon 2” tour for NBC’s “Today” show.

Roker and his crew set up their remote broadcast on the 18th hole at Harbour Town Golf Links. He was on and off the island in 30 minutes — just enough time to do the local forecasts for NBC affi liates in Charleston and Columbia.

The popular weatherman was met by a raucous crowd, including four locals who spelled “O-H-I-O” on their chests.

The tour is a follow-up to Roker’s record-breaking 34 straight hours of on-air weather reports that raised money for the USO. This year’s 50-state, seven-day event raised money for Feeding America.

HHIEDC LOOKING FOR THE NEXT BIG IDEA The Hilton Head Island Economic Development Corporation launched the “Bring Your Business to Life Competition” as part of Global Entrepreneurship Week, Nov. 16-22.

It’s billed as a local “Shark Tank” competition. Local innovators were

asked to submit their business ideas to the HHIEDC, and the winning pitch will receive funding and professional support to help launch their startup or expand a current business.

Six fi nalists will give their ultimate pitch to a panel of business leaders on Hilton Head on Feb. 23.

NEWS ARTICLES COMPILED BY TIM WOOD

Commuters, you’re fi nally going to have a fi ghting chance to attend a Beaufort County Council meeting.

Responding to resident feedback, the council’s twicemonthly meetings will begin at 6 p.m., instead of 5 p.m. The

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WOOD, LUTZ WIN BLUFFTON TOWN COUNCIL RUNOFF Bluffton Town Council will welcome two newcomers to Town Hall, as Dan Wood and Harry Lutz won seats in the Nov. 17 three-way candidate runoff.

Lutz overcame a 173-vote deficit from the Nov. 3 general election to oust incumbent Ted Huffman.

Wood, the leading vote getter from the first vote, led the way again with 723 votes (39.5 percent). Lutz

garnered 623 votes (34.1) and Huffman won just 483 votes (26.4).

Lutz campaigned hard in his district and Hampton Hall neighborhood over the two weeks between votes to win the second seat.

This is the third straight Bluffton Town Council election in which challengers unseated incumbents.

TENANTS ANNOUNCED FOR BLUFFTON PROMENADE’S FINAL PHASE named Reminisce in February.

The store will include sports memorabilia and décor, dog and cat artwork, gourmet food, pop culture items and unique gifts.

Reminisce is slated to open in February, the same time as a new combo bike shop and “adventure store,” according

to owner Jim Buser.

The Sports Addiction owner intends to rent and repair bikes and rent out kayaks and paddleboards.

A golf cart showroom from the owner of Three D Golf Car on Burnt Church Road has also leased space in the final phase.

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It’s been a long time coming, but the Calhoun Street Promenade is finally nearing completion.

Jerry Glenn, former owner of Cinnamon Bear Country Store and Legends Sports Gallery, is moving off Hilton Head Island and is set to open an eclectic country store

VANNA WHITE TO BE HONORED BY BEAUFORT FILM SOCIETY America’s premier letterturner will be honored by the Beaufort Film Society.

South Carolina native Vanna White will receive the Spirit and Pride of South Carolina Award at the 10th annual Beaufort International Film Festival in February.

White plans to attend the Feb. 13 ceremony, according to festival officials The inaugural award was presented to Gaffney native Andie MacDowell in 2015.

FARES COMING DOWN AT SAVANAH/HHI AIRPORT Two years ago, Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport was known nationally as one of the most expensive airports to fly out of.

My, how times are changing.

With six new leisure routes added in the past two years, the airport has made a remarkable turnaround on the pricing front.

The arrival of JetBlue in late 2014 began

the price reversal, with Allegiant Air coming to town in 2015 with Ohio-centric routes from Akron/Canton, Columbus and Cincinnati.

Now, another regional low-cost carrier, Sun Country Airlines, has added a route from Minneapolis-St. Paul to Savannah.

United, Delta and American Airlines have also all added service. The end result

is Savannah has fallen from the fifth most expensive of the top 100 metro airports to the 25th most expensive. Fares fell 13.7 percent in the second quarter of 2014 alone.

Savannah’s direct flights to New York’s JFK and LaGuardia, as well as Newark, Boston, Philadelphia, and Charlotte are now regularly cheaper than flights from Jacksonville and Charleston.

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Many thanks for your support and coverage of our recent Hilton Head Island Motoring Festival & Concours d’Elegance. We had our most successful event to date, with more than 20,000 attendees throughout the week enjoying all of the festival activities.

Hilton Head Monthly has been an important sponsor of our event since we began 14 years ago. The special issue you devote to us sets the stage for all the excitement and “classics” that come rolling onto the island each November.

The Motoring Festival has become the fall event, attracting visitors from 45 states and 11 countries to Hilton Head Island. This year, in addition to the Car Club Showcase and the signature Concours d’Elegance, we had a special Aero Expo at the Hilton Head Airport, featuring vintage aircraft paired with Concours vehicles, which was a huge success. We were also pleased to have a world-renowned car auction join us, Auctions America, which held a highly successful auction at the Westin Hotel bringing in bidders and consignors from across the country.

Thank you again to Lori, Lance and Marc for all the support you have given us throughout the year. Look forward to an event better 2016!

With my best, Carolyn Vanagel President, Hilton Head Island Motoring Festival

The Heritage Library would like to thank Hilton Head Monthly for their support of our activities this fall. When we launched our Zion Capital Campaign in October, Hilton Head Monthly supported our efforts and we are forever grateful. The campaign challenge is to raise $440,000 to restore the oldest existing building on the island and create a learning center for programs about the antebellum period on Hilton Head.

The Baynard mausoleum was built by William Baynard, the last owner of the Stoney/ Baynard plantation in Sea Pines, in 1846. The site will have new fencing, electricity, benches and a speaker’s platform for our educational programs. The campaign has raised over $75,000 in the fi rst month thanks, in part, to the coverage by Hilton Head Monthly.

Our “Lowcountry Reads for the Holidays” book fair headlined by Pat Conroy was a great success for the Heritage Library, bringing 300 people to Christ Lutheran Church to meet Pat and 30 other authors, buy books, and have some great sandwiches made by the church men’s group. We could not have done this without Hilton Head Monthly’s support and we again thank you.

Congratulations on 30 years of service and we look forward to a fantastic 2016!

Linda Piekut, Executive Director, The Heritage Library

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CONTRIBUTOR SPOTLIGHT Barry Kaufman has been writing for Monthly on and off for 16 years, and didn’t realize it until he was writing this bio. Managing editor for international travel website TravelPulse.com, Barry lives in Bluffton with his wife, three children, and entirely too many animals.

On Wednesdays, he hosts B-Town Trivia at the Bluffton Captain Woody's so come on by if you're feeling smart.

From corn bread to paratha, from pita to baguette, Carrie Hirsch loves all breads and is proud to admit it. She has worked for national companies including Les Trois Petits Cochons and Applegate Farms, and is a fi rm believer of ‘everything in moderation’. Carrie advises, “If you want to bond with your children, teach them how to cook. Keep them in the kitchen with you and worry about the clean-up later. If you’re not up to cooking, marry a chef!”

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The Art of Christmas

LOCAL ARTIST BETTY LUNTEY RINGS IN EVERY CHRISTMAS SEASON WITH A FRESH MASTERPIECE.

BY BARRY KAUFMAN | PHOTO BY ROB KAUFMAN

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ome view the approach of Christmas as a blank canvas. There are new cookie recipes to try out, new lights to string among the trees and new arrangements of classic carols just waiting to issue forth from the piano.

But here we meet someone for whom every Christmas isn’t just a blank canvas in the metaphorical sense. For local artist Betty Luntey, that blank canvas is quite literal.

Never missing a holiday, Luntey is quick throughout the rest of the year to send cards featuring someone else’s art, but come Chiristmastime, this brilliant watercolorist always embellishes her Christmas card with a brand new work of art.

One year a basket of poinsettias, draped in a ribbon of plaid. Another year a Radio Flyer wagon, brimming with gifts and candy canes. Another year a wreath of lush blooms.

Another year a ceramic tea set, surrounded by scattered Hershey’s Kisses and gingerbread man cookie cutters.

Each year offers a fresh take on the season, filled with the scenery of the holidays and presented in Luntey’s signature style, which marries photorealism with a playful sense of light and shadow. There are never repeats, which is astounding when you consider how far back this tradition goes.

“I used to screen print my cards when I lived on Long Island. This is going back 45 years at least, but I have almost always made my own cards,” she said.

The tradition continued after she moved to the island in 1982 (“although we spent the first few years pretty much out on the boat, so I may have missed a year,” she said with a laugh.)

The inspiration for each year’s piece varies, but the output is hardly a stretch for an artist is prolific as Luntey. Her Moss Creek studio overflows with new work, with pieces found up the stairs and throughout her attic space. Outside her walls, you’ll find her paintings proudly displayed in the homes

of her four children and 10 grandchildren, many of whom live locally. Such is her output that when her husband Gene decided to celebrate her work in a commemorative book, he had to include a DVD of 300+ images just to capture a small sampling of her many paintings.

But then, this celebrated artist has been painting since childhood (she won a national art contest while still in grade school). Locally, she was one of the first artists to join the Society of Bluffton Artists shortly after its creation in 1994, her work has been featured as the official painting for the 2005 All Saints Episcopal Church Garden Tour and she has been featured twice in the Art League of Hilton Head Art and Flowers Festival.

It’s rare that so much talent can find a home among so many pieces for work, and that one holiday can inspire something so fresh each year. But for Luntey’s family, eagerly awaiting each year’s new masterpiece, it wouldn’t be Christmas without it. M

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Christmas

BY LAURA R. WILSON PHOTOS BY ROB KAUFMAN

IN ALLJOY

THE UNIQUE COMMUNITY SPIRIT ALONG BLUFFTON’S BEACH MAKES A TRIP TO THE BLUFFTON CHRISTMAS PARADE SOMETHING TRULY UNIQUE.

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ne of the many beautiful things about Bluffton is its people. And in a town known for its eclectic characters and Southern charm, none are more notoriously quirky than those living just outside town limits in Alljoy.

Alljoy is home to several descendants of the original families who moved to the area a long time ago to enjoy the bounty and beauty of the majestic May River.

Harry and Antoinette All built the All Joy

Hotel in 1926 and the area name came from it being Mrs. All’s pride and joy, her All Joy. Newcomers have also made Alljoy home and are accepted and welcomed by the natives. Together, new and old share in the “Alljoy Family.” Acceptance comes from the understanding that they will treat and respect this beautiful area through service and consideration of others. The Alljoy family is a kind, caring group of people who are quick to lend a hand to a neighbor in need. Random acts of kindness are prevalent.

A sign in front of Antoinette’s grandson’s home reads, “Count it ALL JOY- James 1:2” and that sentiment reflects beautifully the area and the ideals of the people who live here. Community bonfires, golf cart gatherings at sunset, outdoor movies, neighbors hosting Lowcountry boils and local fisherman sharing their catch all add to a joyous spirit.

The approaching holiday adds no small measure of cheer to that spirit, and folks are excited for the upcoming Annual Bluffton Christmas Parade. The parade itself is a huge event and the carts that cruise in from the Alljoy area do so with great pride and enthusiasm for the day’s festivities.

Centrally located in this vibrant village, at the intersection of Thomas Lawton and Alljoy road, is the home of husband and wife Wally Sumner and Diane Owens.

Sumner came to the area 31 years ago when it was still a dirt road and made what was once the Fiddler his residence.

Golf cart cruising is common in this area, and for the last fifteen years the couple have been prime participants in the “carta-van” voyage to the Bluffton Christmas parade.

Folks go all out, decorating their carts with everything from garland and wreaths to palm fronds mimicking reindeer antlers.

Many carts also get “pimped out” with LED lights, balloons and banners, and then everyone heads in early to set up at their favorite spot on Calhoun street.

Group participation in making scrumptious holiday dishes to share tailgate style is one aspect of what make this occasion a heartfelt community event. Sumner is also known for his trademark, Bloody Mary Shrimp Cocktails, which are a big highlight of the day.

“My wife is in charge of dressing me up,” he said. “She is very festive.”

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Last year Sumner walked about dressed in a Santa T-shirt, shorts and flip flops, smoking his signature cigar while giving out scratch-off lottery tickets with gold dollar coins hot glued to them. Mrs. Claus was making her rounds and even their pet pig, Lila, had a Santa suit!

The Bluffton Christmas Parade was started by Dianne Reynolds and several others over 40 years ago. Babbie Guscio took over the joy of parade planning when Reynolds no longer had the time, and organized the fun for the next 15 years.

Said Guscio, “It was a very quirky spur of the moment affair and nobone ever knew what was coming next. I invited all of the Presidents, the Lone Ranger, movie stars you name it. Simone Griffeth, who went to Hollywood and became a sensation in

movies and television, was the only person of some renown who accepted my offer of Grand Marshall. Simone was and still is a ‘Bluffton Bombshell’ who stole the hearts of many ‘Bluffton Boys.’”

The Town Hall Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony and Grand Marshal Announcement at 5 p.m. Dec. 4 kicks off the event. There will also be a presentation by the M.C. Riley Chorus and a visit from Santa.

The Bluffton Christmas Parade starts at 10 a.m. Dec. 5. The parade starts at Pritchard and Bridge Streets (Town Hall) and ends at Red Cedar Elementary School and is approximately three miles long, lasting roughly three hours.

So dress up your dog, dress up yourself and come out and enjoy the 2015 Bluffton Christmas Parade. M

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Gifted Wraps Up Another Readers’ Choice Win

hen a local business wins Rookie of the Year in Monthly’s Readers’ Choice Awards, it’s a sign that our readers have found new territory on the map of local business that’s truly worthy of discovery. We are in one of the fastest-growing counties in the country, and new businesses open every day. Standing above that pack and earning that accolade is not easy.

Harder still would be following up that Rookie of the Year win with a win for Favorite Gift Shop. It helps, obviously, if your business is a gift shop. It helps even more if that gift shop is something wildly unique, and Gifted Hilton Head happens to be wildly unique.

It’s tricky to pull off that win in your sophomore year in business. When you win it the next year, and the year after that, and fi nally pull off the perfect fi ve in a row the next year, people start to ask “what’s their secret?”

So having achieved that very feat, winning the top award for each of its fi ve years in business, we have to ask that question of Gifted Hilton Head.

What’s the secret? Turns out, you might be.

“We just have the best customers, it’s amazing,” said Meredith Taylor.

“And we can’t thank them enough for voting us Favorite Gift Shop again this year. Going fi ve-for-fi ve in every year we’ve been open is something we’re all really proud of and grateful for.”

It’s hard not to love a store that specializes in exactly what you want.

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What’s their secret?

Turns out, you might be.

And while the enthusiasm of their customers earned them the award, Gifted has done plenty to keep that enthusiasm bubbling with a rotating stock of some of the most inspired gift choices you’ll fi nd on Hilton Head or elsewhere. It’s an eclectic mix of the elegant and the casual, the tongue-incheek and the heartwarming. But above all else, it’s shockingly well priced.

“We had a customer just the other day who lived in Scotland who bought a bunch of our authentic Scottish cashmere scarves because she said ‘You can’t buy them for this price at home.’”

Indeed, at $22.99 each for a kaleidoscopic array of plaids set in heavenly soft cashmere, it almost seems like there should be a catch. We can personally testify to having paid twice that, in Scotland, for a scarf that wasn’t nearly as comfortable or alluring.

But that ability to fi nd one-of-a-kind items at the right price is one Taylor honed as a corporate buyer traveling the world. And it’s not just scarves.

Gifted is full of treasures hand-curated by Taylor, each of which refl ects a gift with real creative spark behind it. Bottle openers made from real golf club heads (try to fi nd me a male on Hilton Head Island who doesn’t want one of these, I dare you), S’well Bottles (roomy and insanely effective hot/ cold bottles in every color, style and texture you can imagine) and Thymes Frasier Fir candles (all the scent, none of the sap) line shelves at every turn in the corner store in the Village at Wexford.

They’re not just gifts. They’re not just something you present to someone to say “I fulfi lled my obligation of purchasing you something.” Everything in the store has something to say. You could buy out the whole shop and fi nd someone you know for whom each item is the perfect gift.

Maybe that’s Gifted’s secret. Maybe it’s taking that experience of giving the perfect gift and making it available to everyone who walks in the door.

Maybe Gifted’s secret is the smiling faces behind the counter. It’s become a trademark of the store that you’ll never have to ask for help fi nding that perfect item. That help is given gladly, volunteered with a smile and with years of know-how and experience from a staff that delights in providing the best customer service. And what’s more the eight gals of Gifted are always happy to provide the store’s signature stunning gift wrapping for any item, at any price, free of charge.

Maybe that’s their secret. Then again, maybe it is you, the customer. All you need to do is walk in that door to fi nd out.

“Our customers have been immensely supportive these fi ve years. I’m just so grateful for everyone who cast their vote for us for Favorite Gift Store again this year. Thank you!” said Taylor.

Hours are 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday through Saturday. For more information, call 843-842-8787 or go online to giftedhiltonhead.com. You can also fi nd them on Facebook at Facebook.com/GiftedHiltonHead.

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article in the business section of The New York Times on Oct. 24 caught my attention recently.

It was written by Neil Irwin and titled “A Guiding Principle That May Lead the Fed Astray.” It brought me back to Economics 101,” as taught by my professor Charlie Hyde, as inspired by famed economist Paul Samuelson. In those days, economic principles were carved in stone and we knew we could depend on the laws of supply and demand and diminishing returns.

The Times article discussed how the Federal Reserve — more precisely, its Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) — relies on the “Phillips Curve” to provide a warning signal when unemployment falls to a level that will cause unwanted levels of inflation.

The Fed has a dual mandate: to provide for full employment, generally considered to be a 4.9 percent unemployment rate, and to control inflation. The Fed targets a 2 percent “core” inflation rate as a desired indicator of healthy economic stimulus.

The concept of the Phillips Curve is simple: inflation is prone to rise when the unemployment rate drops below its “natural rate,” which, for the U.S., is said to be 4.9 percent. As an example, in the late 1970’s, the combination of the “wage push” caused by low unemployment and soaring energy costs caused by the second OPEC oil embargo are generally credited with the rampant inflation during the Carter years.

Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen has called the Phillips Curve a core component of every “realistic” macroeconomic model, so we can assume it still plays an important

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part in FOMC’s policy decision-making. But the Phillips Curve was formulated in 1958 by a New Zealand economist based on an examination of wages and employment in Britain in the 1860s!

So be it, but hasn’t the economy and its impact on human behavior changed significantly since the 1860s and even 1958? In the 1800s, the world population hit 1 billion; in 1960, it hit 3 billion; today, it is estimated to be 7.3 billion. Today, the United States is rapidly influenced by economic policies and political and labor conditions elsewhere, such as China, Japan, the European Community and the Middle East.

In the 1860s, immigration, with its impact on the labor force, was slow and difficult compared to today. International money flows and interest rates now change constantly throughout the day. The average U. S. life expectancy has grown from 40.5 to 79 years. Despite living longer, many people retire early when compared to the length of their lives after retirement, often leaving them relatively healthy but no longer part of the work force.

What does all of this have to do with families in Beaufort and Jasper counties, South Carolina?

Many of those families rely on interest on savings accounts to supplement salaries, pensions and social security, but the economic impact of nine years of declining interest rates has been enormous. In 2007, just prior to the collapse of Lehman Brothers, the U.S. 10-year Treasury bond was yielding 5 percent. Today, it yields 2.1 percent and in

2012 it traded as low as 1.5percent. The good news is that inflation is low. The bad news is that supplemental interest income is also low.

As we try to encourage robust economic growth without the silent tax of excessive inflation, and try to provide reasonable sources of supplemental income without encouraging reliance on shaky corporate debt or investments, our Washington monetary policymakers and lawmakers need to look closely at our macroeconomic information and models not available to Dr. Phillips in the 1950s.

For example, we need to consider the economic impact of “employment slack,” the combination of currently unemployed adults, those who would enter the workforce if they thought a decent job was available, and the “underemployed” — people with skills and training that exceed what is required by their current jobs. This measure of employment more accurately reflects real labor market conditions because it considers the aspirational aspects of human behavior.

We also need to consider the capacity utilization rate in determining future inflationary pressures. The capacity utilization rate measures the gap between what our nation’s businesses are producing and what they could be producing. A capacity utilization rate of 80 percent is typical in non-inflationary years, but today we have a 77.5 percent capacity utilization rate. That indicates the nation can handle reasonable continuing economic stimulation.

The study and practice of economics is not an exact science, if it is a science at all.

Victorian-era historian Thomas Carlyle coined the phrase “the dismal science” to describe the study of economics, but economics is one of the few areas of study I am familiar with where one can be awarded either a Bachelor of Science or a Bachelor of Arts degree.

The Federal Reserve and its FOMC have the difficult responsibility of trying to manage short-term interest rates and inflation. It is important to all of us that they use economic tools that reflect current information and not just rely on old models “because that is the way it has always been done." M Elihu Spencer is a banking expert with a long business history in global finance. His life’s work has been centered on understanding credit cycles and their impact on local economies. The information contained in this article has been obtained from sources considered reliable, but the accuracy cannot be guaranteed.

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Shawn Leininger has been promoted to assistant town manager and appointed by town council as executive director of Bluffton Public Development Corporation.

Leininger has worked for the town since 2011 and has served as the director of growth management, planning and community development manager and as a principal planner.

The Town of Bluffton has also promoted Kendra Lelie to director of the town’s growth management department. Lelie will manage the activities, policies and projects for the town’s long-range planning, historic preservation, community development, transportation, zoning, development review and building safety.

Logan Cambron has been named service manager of Fire Tech of the Low Country. He returns to the company his father, Tom Cambron, established more than 15 years ago. Clients will remember Logan’s commitment to excellent customer service and exceeding expectation.

Ed Godley has joined the new RE/MAX Coastal Realty as a sales associate and will continue to serve the Hilton Head and Bluffton markets. He was formerly with

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Alice Young has joined the Downtown Catering Company as operations manager for Downtown Catering, Weddings with Leah, and The Downtown Deli. Young joined the team back in 2012 as a member of the catering staff. Young graduated in 2008 with a BFA in design and production with a concentration in management.

DON RYAN CENTER GRADUATES THREE BUSINESSES Three companies have joined the growing list of graduates of The Don Ryan Center for Innovation and have launched businesses in the area. A recent graduation ceremony at the Don Ryan Center for Innovation celebrated mobiPET, Page1 Media and Village Features – who have each graduated from the new business accelerator program and are continuing to grow and expand their successful companies at locations throughout the region.

Since its launch in May 2012, The Don Ryan Center for Innovation in Bluffton has helped a number of entrepreneurs achieve their dreams of launching a successful business. Created as a collaborative effort between the Town of Bluffton, Clemson University Institute for Economic and Community Development and CareCore National, the Don Ryan Center for Innovation provides innovators with the offi ce space, resources and hands-on consulting support needed to launch a business today.

another Hilton Head real estate company and joined RE/MAX Coastal in May. He is also newly engaged.

Bonnie Powell has joined the Hilton Head Humane Association as the business development and donor relations manager.

Chris Turner has joined Engel & Volkers as a real estate adviser.

Chris brings signifi cant sales experience and passion to deliver the premium service Engel & Volkers’ clients expect.

The Beaufort County Board of Education has elected a new slate of offi cers, headed byMary Cordray as its new chair.

Cordray, who represents northern sections of Hilton Head Island and eastern sections of Bluffton north of Fording Island Road, is budget director at the University of South Carolina Beaufort. She said her priorities will include improving the board’s effectiveness and sense of teamwork, as well as developing the district’s budget for the 2015-16 school year.

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Coastal Signature Homes welcomes Sidney Holland as the company’s new project manager.

With more than 15 years of professional experience, Holland brings to CSH a wealth of knowledge in the construction business.

Veteran principal Todd Bornscheuer will become the first leader at May River High School, Superintendent Jeff Moss announced today. The new high school is scheduled to open in August 2016.Bornscheuer has been McCracken’s principal for the past two years.

Weichert, Realtors - Coastal Properties owners/brokers-incharge Joe and Karen Ryan, welcome Amy McCormick to the agency’s sales team. McCormick comes to real estate with a lifelong passion for homes and renovation. A graduate of the University of Virginia, McCormick spent the first part of her career in project management, supporting million-dollar commercial printing and direct mail projects from concept to completion.

The agency has also welcomed Andy Thompson to the sales team. Thompson’s original focus was property management on Hilton Head Island. From 2012 until this year, he managed 35 vacation rental properties, ranging from oceanfront condos in Palmetto Dunes and Forest Beach to five-bedroom homes on the beautiful Harbour Town Golf Links in Sea Pines.

Foundation Realty proudly announces the addition of Realtor, Jennifer Bell. Bell began selling real estate at the age of 19 with a family business in Clarks Summit, Pennsylvania, while completing her degree in education at Marywood University. Bell brings years of real estate experience and extensive local expertise to the team at Foundation Realty.

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KELLER WILLIAMS ADDS ASSOCIATES Kitty Bartell has joined Keller Williams. Bartell formerly worked for BB&T and Coastal States Bank, and was an art director for Links magazine. She is also a freelance writer. Bartell enjoys golf, the beach, cooking and reading. Also joining Keller Williams is Lou Pryor Drobnick, who previously worked as a paralegal in the Lowcountry and in the food and beverage industry. Drobnick was previously at Windmill Harbor Real Estate. She loves to travel, spend time outdoors, and try new restaurants. Maureen Cooney comes to the local branch from Keller Williams in northern Virginia. She has also worked as a real estate paralegal, has taught college-level English composition and literature, and ran her own professional writing business. Cooney enjoys travel, photography, cooking, tennis & biking. Originally from Mt. Pleasant. New associate Michael Gable and his wife moved to Beaufort from Greenville.

Professionally, he has had a successful sales career, having been named “Salesman Of The Year” and “Sales Manager Of The Year,” winning numerous trips for sales achievements.

Beach Properties of Hilton Head is proud to announce the following additions to their staff: Sarah Smith as business development coordinator, and Ed Smalls as owner/guest services analyst.

Originally from Sturbridge Massachusetts, Smith held the position of director of member services at Wexford Plantation.

Smalls comes to Beach properties with more than 25 years’ experience in information technology. Smalls has obtained an MBA with a concentration in project management, and a master’s degree in information systems with a concentration in business systems and networking.

AWARDS & CERTIFICATIONS Chef Shaun Bescos, member of the prestigious James Beard Foundation and executive chef of both Red Fish locations in Hilton Head and Bluffton, was recently featured on the Food Network.

Christopher Corkern, with The Prudential Insurance Co.

and president of The Corkern Group, was recently named a member of the Prudential Annuities Masters Council.

Established in 2007 to recognize the exceptional achievement of top-performing fina cial professionals in annuity sales and service, the Masters Council is an exclusive program in which members receive access to a variety of special services to help them better serve their clients as they prepare for retirement.

Dr. Deborah (Debi) R. Lynes recently completed certification in Cognitive Behavioral TherapyInsomnia (CBT-I) through an educational conference presented

by The University of Pennsylvania held in October. Insomnia is recognized as the most common sleep problem with consequences resulting in a myriad of health issues ranging from chronic pain to depression. The course presented systematic treatment methods and essential information about insomnia to inform healthcare providers about diagnosis and treatment.

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BUSINESS NEWS Charter One Realty has announced that Bluffton-based Gateway Realty is merging into Charter One Realty, bringing the total number of Charter One Realty office locations to 11 between Hilton Head Island, Bluffton and Okatie.

This will provide real estate buyers and sellers with even greater resources when it comes to Hilton Head Island, Bluffton and Lowcountry real estate.

Hargray Communications has announced the acquisition of Eatonton, Georgia-based Plantation Cablevision, the incumbent cable provider to the resort communities surrounding Lake Oconee, Georgia. The transaction will add additional residential and commercial customers to Hargray’s expanding network in Georgia.

Over the next year, Hargray will be investing heavily in Plantation Cablevision’s network to provide nextgeneration products and services like 100 Mbps High Speed Internet, Digital Television with 285+ channels, access to a prime selection of programs onthe-go with TV Everywhere streaming content, and Home Telephone featuring Nationwide Local Calling and enhanced calling features.

Le Dome Champagne Truffle , located in Beaufort, has announced the launch of its signature chocolate, Le Dome Champagne Truffle Corks. Just in time for the holidays they are available

PAT BRANNING’S LATEST NOW AVAILABLE AT GIFTED Gifted is proud to offer the allnew second volume of the Shrimp, Collards & Grits Series by local author Pat Branning, featuring new artwork by Michael Karas and others, plus new stories and new recipes.

This Southern lifestyle series celebrates, delights and inspires all who live in the South and those who simply wish they did. Just 39.95 and available at Gifted, this book makes the perfect gift for the foodie on your list.

only online at www.ledomechampagnetruffles.com in nine-piece and 25-piece assortments.

Small town homebuilder Ben Kennedy of Brighton Builders, is building and donating a tiny house to the First Baptist Church and town of Manning to assist in their South Carolina flood relief efforts.

Brighton Builders has been building the tiny home at 1321 May River Road in Old Town Bluffton. They will continue their tiny home project by building a second home to donate to another family in need, and will begin construction immediately following the completion of the first home.

Emma’s Hearing Hats, launched recently, offering hats made for infants and toddlers who wear hearing aids.

FUEL LAUNCHES SOCK KARMA Local lifestyle and clothing brand Fuel has launched a new sock subscription service that’s one part philanthropy and one part pure style. Sock Karma is the original action/ motorsport sock subscription service that not only sends you socks every month, but also donates another pair to homeless shelters every month. As an example, if you receive three pairs a month, they will donate four pairs on your behalf. If you order four, they will donate four, and so on. In a release, the company said: “Our subscription is perfect for action enthusiasts that are looking to make their sock drawer as kick-ass as they are.”

According to the company, “our design is comfortable, adjustable and keeps hearing aids in place. We offer fun designs and holiday-centric themes. In addition, as part of our efforts to raise awareness and support their mission to accelerate research, half of all proceeds from Emma’s Hearing Hats will go to the Usher Syndrome Coalition.”

Broker/owners Joe and Karen Ryan with Weichert, Realtors-Coastal Properties along with 14 of the firm’s agents participated in Weichert National Convention in Orlando, Florida, with nearly 600 fellow attendees, including Weichert Real Estate Affiliates, Inc. (WREA) franchise owners, brokers, managers and agents from more than 240 offices across 36 states. Weichert, Realtors - Coastal Properties was represented by many including Sheryl Hennessey, Barbara Garrard, Doreen and Mark HoughtonJames, Robert Moul, Theodora Titus, Pat Griffith, Wendy Burchfield, Ruth Kimball, Robyn Henke, Holly Higgins, Thomasina Shealy, Joe and Karen Ryan and Kelly Ryan.

THA Group is celebrating 20 years of service to coastal Georgia and the South Carolina Lowcountry during National Home Care, Hospice & Palliation Month, which honors those who attend to the in-home health, hospice and community-based care needs of people in the comfort and privacy of their homes.

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Pinnacle Women’s Health is now accepting patients in Bluffton. The new practice, located within the offices of Pinnacle Plastic Surgery, offers gynecologic care, hormone optimization, menopause counseling, HCG Diet counseling, lifestyle coaching and more.

David Weekley Homes partnered with Hampton Lake to host a grand opening event and to kick off sales for the community’s newest section, The Sanctuary in Hampton Lake. The official ribboncutting ceremony was attended by the Hilton Head Island-Bluffton Chamber of Commerce, local Realtors and architects.

Appropriately held on Veterans Day, the national holiday that honors all those who have served in the military, Technical College of the Lowcountry hosted a grand opening of its Veterans Resource Center.

The VRC, located in MacLean Hall at the TCL Beaufort Campus, will provide assistance and coordination of veterans’ education benefits, admissions, registration, financial aid and transition resources for active-duty service members, veterans and their families.

AFFORDABLE HEALTH CARE OPENS NEW JUICE BAR AND MEDI SPA The Affordable Health Care staff celebrated the grand opening of its new Juice Bar and Medi Spa with a ribboncutting. Jennifer Green, along with her staff and managers Phil Sirmans and Randy Loonan, were all on hand to help cut the ribbon with the Greater Bluffton Chamber of Commerce. The Juice Bar offers many healthy selections for smoothies and concoctions to satisfy all palates.

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CELEBRATIONS DURING THE HOLIDAY SEASON are always accompanied by food—amazing food, and plenty of it. The four food groups are generally represented at the table (either “sugar, salt, grease and alcohol” or “bacon, biscuits, grits and gravy,” depending on where you are from). I can hear in my head the laughter in the kitchen, the pots bubbling, the timer buzzing, and kids squealing, with the music or the game in the background.

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GRAVY In my household, and the households of my youth, there was always more than enough at holiday time. That did not mean my family was one of means; it meant we set some aside to have extra for the important celebrations. We made extra cookies and fudge and packaged them on paper plates with colorful plastic wrap and ribbons. Neighbors and delivery folks and “widow ladies” would light up when they received theirs. Our meals were prepared with the thought that someone uninvited might stop in, and we never wanted

Volunteering at this time of year is a low cost gift that can assist many. them to go away hungry. In fact, my father often found someone alone—a military escort, someone recently bereaved, a traveling salesman—and he or she was invited to dinner.

We always had plenty, even if it was spread a little thin. Maybe there were not a large number of oysters in the stew we had on New Year’s Eve, but there were enough for it to be fl avorful. There was a larger turkey than needed for one meal for the family, and no one would leave the table hungry. We could count on sandwiches and soup in the days ahead.

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And gravy—there was always gravy. That extra bowl of goodness was created from nothing—drippings from the meat, plus water, fl our, salt. And yet somehow gravy makes everything special—makes everything taste amazing—from poor cuts of meat to the dressing Aunt Helen overcooked.

Yes, the lessons of the holiday meal never left me.

• Stock your pantry so the holidays (also times of worship in my family) are special and holy and fi lled with gratitude. (SAVING and THANKFULNESS.) • Make sure that there is extra for those not as fortunate. (TAKE CARE OF OTHERS.) • Gifts don’t need to be purchased or wrapped. (Simply SHARING of yourself can be an amazing gift.)

• Offering someone a little gravy to make life taste better can make all the difference. (A smile, a helping hand, a card, or a plate of cookies can CHASE THE BLUES AWAY and HELP PEOPLE GET THROUGH A DIFFICULT TIME, and yet the cost is small.)

The lessons may seem small, but their impact can be mighty. And when considering how to feed our larger human family this holiday season, the options are many.

Volunteering at this time of year is a low cost gift that can assist many. And if you are looking for a place to do that, you will fi nd many opportunities on Lowcountry Volunteer Connections, a portal through the Community Foundation’s website (www.cf-lowcountry.org).

Making a charitable gift to an area nonprofi t can also help many.

If you look at The Giving Marketplace, another portal through the Community Foundation’s website, you can learn about a number of quality nonprofi ts working hard to improve the quality of life for all.

And you might also consider a gift to one of the over 300 funds at the Community Foundation itself, including Project SAFE (providing money for sewer hook-ups to low-income citizens of Hilton Head Island) and Touch Tomorrow for the Lowcountry (providing money for grantmaking to support nonprofi ts in our four-county service area).

The “Lessons of the Holiday Meal” can cause you to look for ways to live generously—by volunteering, by making a charitable gift to an area nonprofi t, by offering a smile, or by fi nding another way to “pass the gravy” and make a difference. When you do, your own holiday season will taste amazing as well.

Denise K. Spencer President and CEO Community Foundation of the Lowcountry

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EDITOR’S NOTE: As part of Monthly’s yearlong 30th anniversary celebration, we are highlighting 30 years of different industries in each issue. This month, we feature the retail experts that helped shape Hilton Head Island, Bluffton and the surrounding Lowcountry.

RETAIL HILTON HEAD, BLUFFTON HAVE ALWAYS BEEN GOOD PLACES TO DO BUSINESS

BY DEAN ROWLAND | PHOTOGRAPHY BY LLOYD WAINSCOTT

If the surging population growth on Hilton Head Island and Bluffton over the decades has cast an economic shadow, then the retail industry has been the shade-loving flower that bloomed alongside it.

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course, the construction and tourism industries have been robust for the most part, too, but residents need to shop, tourists need to shop, and retail stores need to employ staff to provide the goods, services and customer-friendly smiles.

About 60 years ago, between 300 and 1,100 people called Hilton Head home. There were no bridges, no stores, no stoplights, a dirt road and not much of anything else, really.

The island’s future would take a dramatic step forward in 1955 when Norris and Lois Richardson opened a small grocery store at what is now Coligny Plaza. Almost like fate, a two-lane swing bridge swung opened the next year connecting the island to the mainland — and the island would change forever.

Over time, the plaza grew and would serve not only as the beach area’s retail hub of shops and restaurants, but the entire island’s as well.

When planning visionary Charles Fraser put his innovative stamp on Sea Pines Plantation in 1969, clothier Knickers opened for business just steps away from the celebrated Harbour Town lighthouse two years later.

From 1975 to 1985, the island’s population grew nearly threefold, doubled from 17,000 to 34,000 by the year 2000, and now numbers a 40,000. More than 2.5 million tourists also spend their time and money here.

These days, Coligny and Knickers are in good retail company. Boutiques, specialty shops, jewelry stores, art galleries, gift shops, department stores and others form a hearty collection of hundreds of establishments, most of which are privately owned and independent.

Coligny Plaza paved the way for 30 retail villages and centers at Wexford, Shelter Cove Towne Centre, Park Plaza, Main Street, Sea Pines Center, Harbour Town, Festival Centre at Indigo Park, Port Royal Plaza, Fresh Market Shoppes and, in Bluffton, Tanger Outlets, Buckwalter Place, the Calhoun Street Promenade and Sheridan Park.

This year, more than 11,600 retail employees in the greater Hilton Head area, according to the South Carolina Department of Employment & Workforce, will be instrumental in pushing retail sales well above the $1 billion mark. In 2012, local retail sales totaled $930.9 million, according to CLRChoice, and in 2007, $736 million.

A handful of locally owned retail stores and centers have surfed the steady climb for many years and are still here to tell about it. Their longevity reflects loyal customer service, adaptability to the changing times and client preferences, good business management, quality merchandise, good location and good luck.

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COLIGNY PLAZA | SINCE 1955 NORTH FOREST BEACH DRIVE

Anyone who has ever been to the beach or driven around Hilton Head Island knows and probably has shopped or eaten at this iconic group of more than 60 shops and restaurants adjacent to the Coligny traffic circle.

Little did the Richardsons know 60 years ago that their Forest Beach Supermarket, the little grocery store they operated at the same location as today’s plaza, would grow into the retail giant it has become.

Indeed, it has held a special place in the hearts of residents and vacationers for generations.

The Richardsons knew that their location would attract merchants and customers, so they began building one building at a time.

Today, their son and daughter — JR Richardson and Mary Toomer — have taken the reins of the plaza, which is home to a plethora of cafes and delis, services and shops selling shells, minerals, toys, flags, gifts, T-shirts and everything under the Lowcountry sun. And then there’s historic Coligny Theatre, our local “art house.”

Prior to the 60th anniversary birthday party held in September at the plaza, JR said, “It’s not just a celebration of how far we’ve come, really; it’s a celebration of Hilton Head Island. Since we’ve been Hilton Head Island’s downtown, this is everyone’s party.

“There was just a single lane of dirt road on this island when my father, Norris Richardson, arrived with an eye to build the island’s first grocery store. One of our first customers was Charles Fraser, a young man who was at that time building this place he called Sea Pines.”

Said his mother, Lois, “It’s humbling to have been part of this special place that has called the island home for 60 years.”

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KNICKERS | SINCE 1971 HARBOUR TOWN

Dick Close was Ralph Lauren’s first traveling salesman. After years on the road, he wanted to settle down, found Hilton Head on a visit here, and opened this premier clothier with Mary Hunter 44 years ago.

“In the beginning, we were a typical men’s clothing store; resort oriented, fun resort wear, but back then they did suits and sport coats, dress clothing and all that,” said Jock Miller, current store manager who began working at Knickers in 1984, left, and came back. Of course, they sold Ralph Lauren, and Miller believes Knickers was the largest privately owned store selling his line.

After two bankruptcies and changes in ownership, Knickers changed, especially in the 1990s.

“People stopped wearing sport

coats out to dinner and it was much more casual,” Miller said.

“So we changed with the times.

Every time there was a change, we changed with it.”

Knickers stopped selling suits and sports coats in the ‘90s, introduced Tommy Bahama on its racks in ‘94, closed its women’s boutique store, moved into that location, and moved forward as a business.

Now, in addition to its repeat customers, the 1,700-square-foot institution has attracted younger clientele with its Southern Tide and Vineyard Vines lines with Jack and Joan Shea at the helm.

Throughout the decades, Knickers has prospered with its friendly, personalized service; store personality with good vibes; and quality, trendy merchandise.

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THE PORCUPINE | SINCE 1976 THE VILLAGE AT WEXFORD

This boutique women’s store is the very definition of trendy. Owner and New Englander Avis Rollison thinks trends, buys trends and sells trends … and always has.

She bought the Porcupine Craft Shop at Coligny 39 years ago, changed the name to The Porcupine, and “made it more of a trend store than a craft shop. We started shopping in Manhattan on Seventh Avenue, and we moved the whole focus of the store off of hand-crafted gifts and more of what was going on at that time, transitioning between that kind of hippie casual and more Seventh Avenue.”

She introduced fine jewelry and Native American jewelry to her customers, trendy fashionable attire for women, and capitalized on the Americana theme as the country celebrated its 200th birthday.

Back then, she patterned her inventory with what Vogue magazine was showcasing — and it paid off. Not so much the upper high-end price merchandise, “but the value.” She added shoes to complement the attire and jewelry, and also lingerie.

“We grew as Hilton Head grew,” she said.

As The Porcupine prospered, Rollison needed more space and moved to the Gallery of Shoppes in 1993, introduced swimwear, then relocated to The Village at Wexford three years later, where it is today.

Once there, she dropped the swimwear, added an formal wear department and pursued a lot of custom work.

“As the trends and people’s lifestyles changed, we changed with it,” Rollison said. “I never really looked at my competitors; I always tried to watch my customer.”

Nearly four decades later, Rollison said: “We have a lot of customers that we have grown up with, generation after generation. We’ve done their Sweet 16 dress, we’ve done their wedding dress, we’ve done their christening dress. We go from basic to fabulous.”

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This island fixture traces its roots to Vermont in the wintertime, believe it or not. Owner Mike Overton, then a college student in Burlington, was having dinner with one of his roommates and her boyfriend when the guest from “a small island in the South” began talking about windsurfing Overton said the visitor, who was a small businessman on Hilton Head, told him he was starting a windsurfing school and “could use somebody who knows how to windsurf.”

“I know how to windsurf,” Overton replied, and the duo decided to become business partners at 4 that morning.

That partnership didn’t quite turn out as planned, but Overton came south to Hilton Head anyway and has never left.

“I really got helped out by Charles Fraser, and we ended up opening up a little operation at South Beach Marina in Sea Pines,” Overton recalled. “I had a card

table as an office, and I started teaching windsurfing and selling T-shirts.

“He knew what the water meant to the island and to the people,” Overton said.

At the time, South Beach consisted of Land’s End and a general store. But, “it was a great place for sailing,” he said.

Overton soon merged with another small business, called it Island Water Sports, and was selling T-shirts and teaching windsurfing. He soon sold his interest in that enterprise, opened Windsurfing Hilton Head, which morphed into a retail surf shop.

“By the mid-‘80s, we were the largest windsurfing school in the country,” he said.

Then Overton really got serious about water and business. He moved his store to Shelter Cove in 1986, incorporated kayaking into his venture along with environmental water tours, and expanded his focus to the “general outdoors” in 1989.

In 1991, he changed his company’s name again to Outside Hilton Head, which has stuck. His retail business was booming, he purchased a chain of islands near Daufuskie Island in 1999 and began developing a leadership/ team building enterprise for the corporate world; by necessity, he got into the boating business to get his clients to and from Hilton Head. Then he dove into the charter fishing, environmental tour business and has become for the past decade a “one-stop source” for arranging everything for groups, including events, transportation, outings and parties.

Now, Outside Hilton Head has five divisions with 80 passionate employees, and an additional retail location in Palmetto Bluff.

“Our goal has been to connect people to the island with its nature, history and culture,” Overton said.

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FORSYTHE JEWELERS | SINCE 1981 THE SHOPS AT SEA PINES CENTER

This “family” business has been selling jewelry on the island for the past 34 years, but its three-generation bloodline stretches back to 1927 in upstate New York.

The grandparents of Debbie Forsythe Berling, daughter of Barbara and Richard Rochow who opened Forsythe Jewelers at Pineland Station here 34 years ago, opened their jewelry store of the same name nearly nine decades ago up north.

Debbie worked with her parents at the Pineland location, moved with them to The Shops at Sea Pines Center as

one of the first tenants 25 years ago, and bought the store from her parents in 2000. She sold the business over the summer to Andrea Bragg, a 14-year employee.

“It’s still a family business, but it’s a different family,” Bragg said. “We call our clients the Forsythe family. Our clients are like our family, they’re not just customers. We know their names, their children’s names, what’s going on in their lives and what’s happening with us. It’s a relationship business.”

And a successful relationship business. Since its humble roots here as a

“mom and pop” operation that sold jewelry from a variety of vendors with just a few showcases, it has evolved into a high-end luxury enterprise, thanks to Debbie and Bragg’s teamwork.

“We’re a much larger store now that carries all the top jewelry designers,” Bragg said, name dropping David Yurman and Roberto Coin as examples.

“We have customers that appreciate our sense of fashion and our sense of style. They’ll see here what they see in the fashion magazines. For a small island, we’re a big-city store with a small-town feel.”

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PRETTY PAPERS | SINCE 1983 THE VILLAGE AT WEXFORD

This specialty shop began serving local customers in Sea Pines Center in 1983, thanks to original owner Susan Woods. Gene and Ellen Arrington became its third owner 15 years ago and moved it to The Village at Wexford, joining an eclectic mix of about 30 other merchants.

“We started out originally as a basic stationary store,” said Gene, who has been in the retail business for his entire career. “Then we evolved into a stationery gift store. We’re the only store left on the island that does wedding invitations.”

That retail niche is due to loyal repeat customers, most of whom are local residents. Their secondary market is second-home homeowners.

Today, Pretty Papers is the premier shop for wedding invitations, wedding party gifts and everyday stationery needs, with free gift wrapping.

What makes Pretty Papers the onestop shopping experience is its personal service and inventory.

“Our whole deal is customer service,” Gene said. “We chit chat with everybody and everybody is greeted when they come in the front door.

It’s a personal touch. A lot of our cus-

tomers have become our friends.”

Pretty Papers is not inclined to become proactive on the internet because the couple feels that the personal interaction with their clients is the key to building and maintaining relationships.

“I’m on the floor every day,” he said. “The better merchandise we put on the floor, the better response we get.

“The customer base here is a very friendly customer base — ’thank you, hello, how are you’,” he said. He likes that because he’s a self-described people-person himself.

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THE BACK DOOR | SINCE 1988 THE SHOPS AT SEA PINES CENTER

Shortly after graduating from college, Joni Rosser eloped, and she and her husband headed to Hilton Head in 1977, where they’ve been ever since. He’s an architect, and she had a teaching certi cate but couldn’t find a job on the island back then, so she reverted to the retailing “career” of her teenage years.

She has owned The Back Door for 20 years after teaming with partner Leisa Tram for seven years at the then jewelry store of the same name located at Harbour Town marina.

“We were a small jewelry store in Harbour Town then, with no clothing,” she said. “We started introducing clothes, little things, accessories, wraps and vests, then we outgrew the space” and moved about 18 years ago to their

current location.

Now, The Back Door sells shoes, handbags, clothing, fine and costume jewelry and are well known for their merchandise’s value and quality.

“Your store ends up having a personality of its own,” she said. “We have a big mother of the bride, mother of the groom and guests of the wedding business. People know us for that.

“My inventory is for a woman who’s confident, a woman who shops for herself; I think she can be completely wardrobed in our store for any part of the day and occasion,” she said.

As the local economy and buying tendencies of the consumer have changed through the years, The Back Door adapted to the changes.

But one thing will never change, Rosser said. “There are so many more ways to get customers now, but the key thing now is the exact same thing it’s always been: good personalized customer service. Everything is different, but everything is really the same. There’s all kinds of ways to get them, but you have to keep them.”

Not only does the economy change, but new fashion trends are also constantly changing. Fashion fever has undoubtedly gone through its extremes. From skinny jeans to mini skirts, boyfriend blazers to cargo pants, flats to platforms, the fashion trends are almost as unpredictable as the economy.

And The Back Door has been there to embrace it at every turn.

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HERITAGE FINE JEWELRY | SINCE 1990 SHELTER COVE TOWN CENTRE

Patti Catalano has been in the jewelry business for 40 years, and her two sons and daughter are part of the family tradition now, too.

She moved her small shop from Florida to Pineland Station in 1990 and then Shelter Cove Towne Centre in 2013.

“When I first came here as a tourist to the island, I was curious to see what other jewelers here on the island were doing…I thought, ‘Boy, I’ve got a great niche because we would be doing everything on the premises.' Within six months, I was here. I just knew it was the place for us to be.”

Then, and now, they custom design jewelry to customer preference, have the “most extensive inventory on the island” in their display cases, can turn old gold casings into exquisite new pieces, have a master goldsmith, engraver and laser welder on site, and will treat you royally.

When Heritage opened here in 1990, it outperformed their last and 12th year in sales in Florida. When Heritage opened at Shelter Cove Towne Centre a year-and-a-half ago, it had 24 customers lined up outside the door.

“Walk-in traffic is what’s it’s all about,” Patti said.

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WHAT TO MY

WONDERING EYES DID APPEAR…

RUDOLPH TAKES A DAY OFF AS SANTA SOARS ONTO HILTON HEAD VIA CHOPPER.

BY BARRY KAUFMAN PHOTOS BY W PHOTOGRAPHY

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ids scanning the skies around Hilton Head Island for the approach of Santa Claus got to see something a little different this year.

Rather than approaching by sleigh, dragged along by his nine trusty reindeer and propelled by Christmas spirit, Santa opted for a slightly more modern mode of transportation. Namely, a helicopter.

The Nov. 27 flyby from St. Nick, complete with touchdown at Coligny Beach’s famed “Boneyard,” was accomplished with a little help from Hilton Head Heli Tours and arranged by Coligny as a huge statement that the holi day season has arrived. Santa’s visit coincided with Coligny’s “Local Black Friday” outdoor market, which celebrated a local alternative to the big-box Black Friday with deals from Coligny merchants and a per formance by Cranford Hollow.

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But Santa’s real reason for visiting in such dramatic fash ion was to officially usher in the month-long Christmas at Coligny event during a land mark year in the history of Hilton Head’s downtown.

“It was just such an exciting way to kick off Christmas at Coligny,” said Coligny’s Leslie Richardson. “We always like to give people something to talk about at the start of the holidays, but with this being Coligny’s 60 th anniversary, we knew we had to really pull out all the stops.”

In keeping with the spirit of saluting Coligny’s 60 years, the Richardsons drew inspiration from Hilton Head’s history in coming up with Santa’s memo rable entrance.

“We were reminded of an old Hilton Head tradition from around 30 years ago, where John Curry used to do a few

laps around the Sea Pines Circle in a helicopter, waving to kids, before handing out candy at the circle as the tree was lit for the season,” said Richardson. “Everyone who was around back then remembers that so fondly, it just seemed like the perfect time to revive that tradition.”

And so, with this salute to the past, Coligny has created an entirely new Christmas tra dition, one that serves as a fi ting start to an exciting month at Hilton Head’s downtown.

“We have gigantic plans for this year’s Christmas at Coligny; I think we’re really going to surprise people,” enthused Richardson. “Every day in December leading up to Christmas we’re doing a giveaway. There’s going to be something completely new and unique every day.”

The giveaways culminate

with the grand prize, awarded on Dec. 25, of $1,000 in cash to one lucky Coligny shopper.

“This is an immensely impor tant year for us, and between the giveaways, the month of events and of course Santa making his grand entrance by helicopter, we’re making sure this year we’re doing Coligny’s 60th Christmas like never before,” said JR Richardson, Coligny Plaza’s Owner and

husband of Leslie.

For the crowds of kids, the adults who got to feel like a kid, and the reindeer who were granted a day off, the spectacle of Santa arriving by helicopter was something memories are made of. And what better way to kick off a historic holiday season for Hilton Head’s downtown than with an old tradition made new again. M

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Monthly celebrates local businesses and communities with the 2015 Readers’ Choice Awards, the “best of the best” places to shop, dine and live, as voted by you, our readers. We received 8,726 electronic ballots in our eight-week Readers’ Choice promotional campaign, intended to identify the top businesses in a wide range of categories. Want to find the best of the Lowcountry? You will find it here. One thing you’ll notice right away is we went deep — we wanted to find the best of everything, so the range of winners is extensive. And as you pore over the categories, we’re sure you’re going to find more than a few among your favorites. Obviously, this would make you the Reader, and as the name indicates, these are your Choices. But if you don’t see your favorites here, make sure you get out there and vote next year. Or, simply read on and discover a few new favorites. Congratulations to all of this year’s winners!

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Burger

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Americans eat nearly 50 billion burgers a year, which translates to three burgers a week for every single person in the United States.

That's a lot of beef.

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FAVORITE FOODS FAVORITE BARBECUE Hilton Head Island: One Hot Mama’s: Orchid Paulmeier and her crew fi nish fi rst once again with their pit-to-plate barbecue.

Bluffton: Bluffton BBQ: Ted Huffman’s place isn’t a restaurant, it’s a barbecue joint. Big difference. Sandwiches are piled high and served on Texas toast.

FAVORITE BURGER Hilton Head Island: CharBar Co.: The island’s undisputed burger champion since 2012. The trophy case is fi lling quickly.

Bluffton: Red Fish Bluffton: Check out their all-natural Meyer beef burger patty served with applewood-smoked bacon.

FAVORITE SLIDERS Hilton Head Island: CharBar Co.: House-ground beef sliders with American cheese, smoked bacon, house dill pickles, sautéed onions and sriracha.

Bluffton: Chow Daddy’s: Three pulled pork sliders with sriracha aioli sauce and Havarti cheese.

FAVORITE BURRITO Hilton Head Island: Java Burrito Company: In just two years, this family owned and operated Mexican grill and coffee bar has developed a loyal following by sourcing organic and local ingredients when in season.

Bluffton: Amigos Café Y Cantina: Home to nine killer burritos, including the original Lowcountry oyster burrito.

FAVORITE FRIED CHICKEN Hilton Head Island: Publix: Perfect fried chicken, double-hand-breaded and cooked to perfection.

Bluffton: Cahill’s Market: Johnny Cahill’s famous Chicken Kitchen serves scrumptious bird, raised just a few yards from the front door.

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FAVORITE PIZZA Hilton Head Island: Fat Baby’s Pizza & Subs: Pete Bernstein and his crew have been serving top-notch pies on the island since 2006.

Bluffton: Mellow Mushroom: John and Kim Boyce’s mainland location sets the standard for pizza in Bluffton.

FAVORITE FRENCH FRIES Hilton Head Island and Bluffton: Five Guys Burgers and Fries: Enjoy Five Guys style or Cajun style, hand-cut and cooked in pure peanut oil.

FAVORITE SALAD Hilton Head Island: Frankie Bones: Ordering a salad at a restaurant is like buying a knife at a gun show: they’re available, but not usually the main reason for your visit.

Not the case at this restaurant and lounge. The Mediterranean Tuna and Salmon and Goat Cheese salads are main attractions.

Bluffton: Truffles Café: This Belfair Towne Village hotspot offers a wide variety of incredible salads, from the Southwestern to the Grilled Shrimp Caesar.

FAVORITE SANDWICH Hilton Head Island: Captain Woody’s: Woody’s signature fi sh sandwiches offer three types of fi sh — grouper, trigger fi sh or tilapia — served four ways. The Grouper Melt is the most popular.

Bluffton: Downtown Deli: Ryan and Leah McCarthy have been serving delicious sandwiches (with names like 46 Italian and the Highway 278) in Old Town Bluffton since 2007.

FAVORITE STEAK Hilton Head Island: Alexander’s: These center-cut, hand-trimmed steaks have been an island tradition since 1977. The food is as good as the lagoon views.

Bluffton: Pour Richard’s: Richard Canestrari’s blue-walled Bluffton Parkway restaurant has developed a strong Lowcountry following.

FAVORITE SUSHI Hilton Head Island: Hinoki: On an island fi lled with great sushi restaurants, this one is the very best.

Bluffton: Sake House: Online ordering and awesome specials make this Bluffton’s favorite place for great sushi at a great price.

FAVORITE TACO Hilton Head Island: Fiesta Fresh: There is a reason why the line snakes out the door around lunchtime. Both the soft shell and hard shell tacos can’t be beat.

Bluffton: Amigos Café Y Cantina: There are six taco options at this Belfair Town Village restaurant, including the incredible Baja Fish Taco.

FAVORITE CRAB LEGS Hilton Head Island: The Salty Dog: Flown in fresh daily by a real Eskimo.

OK, not really, but they are delicious.

Served with drawn butter for dipping.

Bluffton: Captain Woody’s: Serving fresh Alaskan snow crab legs with a choice of two fantastic sides.

FAVORITE OYSTERS Hilton Head Island: Old Oyster Factory: Choose between Connecticut Blue Points and Gulf Coast Oysters.

Last year, they served over 210,000 oysters at their Marshland Road location.

FAVORITE FOODS Bluffton: Bluffton Oyster Co.: The Toomers' oyster operation is one of the most iconic sights in Bluffton and the Dr. Mellichamp Drive restaurant serving up their unparalleled oysters is a must-visit.

FAVORITE WINGS Hilton Head Island and Bluffton: Wild Wing Café: Offering wings with 33 madefrom-scratch sauces, ranging from virgin to fireball.

FAVORITE CANDY Hilton Head Island: Hilton Head Candy Company: Featuring both modern favorites and retro candy from the 1920s such as salt water taffy and penny candy by the pound.

Bluffton: Kilwin’s: An old-fashioned confectionery chain selling chocolates, ice cream and handmade sweets.

FAVORITE LOBSTER ROLL Hilton Head Island: British Open Pub: Chunks of lobster in a zesty remoulade, served on a buttered, toasted baguette with lettuce and tomato.

Bluffton: Joe Loves Lobster Rolls: Located on the corner of Argent Boulevard and Okatie Highway, this hidden gem is worth fi nding.

FAVORITE SUB Hilton Head Island: Stu’s Surf Side Subs: A selection of 22 subs, all served on homemade bread.

Bluffton: Downtown Deli: The Red Cedar offers grilled roast beef, melted cheddar, onions, mushrooms and horseradish mayo on a sub roll.

FAVORITE ICE CREAM/GELATO Hilton Head Island: Pino Gelato: The growing chain of popular authentic Italian gelaterias spawned from this island institution.

Bluffton: Jack Frost Ice Cream: Homemade ice cream and Italian ices since 2006.

FAVORITE FROZEN YOGURT Hilton Head Island: Sweet Frog: Create your own frozen yogurt combination at the Park Plaza store.

Bluffton: Kilwin’s: The crowds at Tanger II can’t get enough of the peach yogurt served at this popular shop.

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Coffee FACT Coffee drinkers spend

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FAVORITE DRINKS & NIGHTLIFE FAVORITE COFFEE SHOP Hilton Head Island: Starbuck’s: 50 drinks on the menu that can be customized in hundreds of ways. Just don’t expect your name to be spelled correctly on the cup.

Bluffton: Corner Perk: Gourmet, organic, locally roasted coffee along with tea, breakfast, lunch and a delicious dessert bar.

Bluffton: The Inn at Palmetto Bluff: Enjoy your favorite beverage with a stunning view of the May River.

Bluffton: Southern Barrel Brewing Co.: This new brewery and restaurant gave Bluffton its fi rst beer garden.

FAVORITE BAR/LATE NIGHT Hilton Head Island: Poseidon: The Rooftop Bar is rocking, Tuesday through Saturday nights.

Bluffton: Old Town Dispensary: The place to be in Old Town after the sun goes down.

FAVORITE HAPPY HOUR Hilton Head Island: Old Oyster Factory: 4-7 p.m. nightly in the bar and lounge area. $1.50 off liquor and wine glasses, $1 off all beer and 75 cent peel-and-eat shrimp and oysters.

Bluffton: Corks Wine Company: 5-7 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday, featuring $5 select food and drink specials.

FAVORITE WINE SELECTION Hilton Head Island: Red Fish: An extensive wine list is complemented by a wine shop offering more than 1,000 wines, including half bottles.

Bluffton: Corks Wine Company: Bluffton’s original neighborhood wine bar. Samplings of any wine served by the glass are offered in wine fl ights.

FAVORITE BAR/SPORTS Hilton Head Island: Casey’s Sports Bar & Grill: More than 30 TVs complemented by tasty burgers and spicy wings.

Bluffton: Captain Woody’s: The openair rooftop bar is the coolest spot in Old Town to watch the big game.

FAVORITE BAR/HOTEL Hilton Head Island: The Westin: Oceans and the outdoor View 32 offer panoramic views of the Atlantic to go along with your craft cocktail.

FAVORITE BEER SELECTION Hilton Head Island: The Lodge: 36 rotating taps and an extensive bar. All draft beer is available in half-gallon growlers to go.

FAVORITE MARGARITA Hilton Head Island: San Miguel’s: Once again voted the island’s best margarita. A great view to boot.

Bluffton: Mi Tierra: $3 margaritas on Wednesdays. Buy one, get one all week during happy hour.

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FAVORITE BARTENDER Hilton Head Island: Melissa Roy, Charbar Co.: Of the thousands of excellent bartenders on the island, this master mixologist was voted the best.

Bluffton: Sal Rodriguez, Mi Tierrita: After years of close losses, this popular Okatie tapster fi nally gets his due.

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FAVORITE KARAOKE Hilton Head Island: Mellow Mushroom: Marla Morris brings the heat starting at 10 p.m. on Saturdays.

Bluffton: Caddy’s Grill & Pub, Rose Hill: Jimmie’s Karaoke takes the stage from 7-11 p.m. each Friday.

FAVORITE LIVE MUSIC VENUE Hilton Head Island: The Jazz Corner: The most respected jazz club on the East Coast, if not the country.

Bluffton: Old Town Dispensary: The town of Bluffton sided with live latenight music over a few fuddy-duddy residents. Score one for the good guys!

FAVORITE COVER BAND Hilton Head Island & Bluffton: White Liquor: If you weren't able to catch the Stones on tour, there's no better way to get your "satisfaction."

FAVORITE MUSICIAN/BAND Hilton Head Island: Cranford Hollow: Their national touring schedule has not had a negative effect on their local fanbase. They are still the band of choice for many of the island’s top events.

Bluffton: Deas-Guyz: You don’t get to be one of the longest-running local acts in town without a setlist to please everyone. And Reggie’s guys bring a little of everything, from fi nger-snapping Motown to the Caribbean beats of Bob Marley and Gregory Isaacs and everything in between.

FAVORITE PLACE FOR A DATE Hilton Head Island: Skull Creek Boathouse: Good food with a great sunset view of Skull Creek makes this a great choice to bring that special someone.

Bluffton: Bluffton Room: The intimate and vibrant atmosphere makes this the perfect place to take a date, right in the heart of walkable Old Town Bluffton.

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FAVORITE CHEF Hilton Head Island: Michael Cirafesi, OMBRA: Seemingly wielding a superpowered spatula, this most popular island chef has the magic ability to transport you to Italy through his award-winning cuisine and wine selection.

Bluffton: Russell Keane, NEO: Chef Russell is passionate about fresh, premium ingredients and it shows in every dish.

FAVORITE NEW CHEF Hilton Head Island: Josh Castillo, Marley’s Island Grille: This Puerto Rico native has introduced the Lowcountry to the flavors of his homeland.

Bluffton: Jeff Congdon, The Bluffton Room: While technically the general manager, Congdon is the person behind the culinary vision of The Bluffton Room.

FAVORITE NEW RESTAURANT Hilton Head Island: Poseidon: Few island restaurants have opened with such high expectations. It has lived up to the hype so far.

Bluffton: Red Fish: The new location of the island mainstay takes everything that made the original great and gives it a Bluffton spin.

FAVORITE ASIAN RESTAURANT Hilton Head Island: OKKO: The sleek décor is only upstaged by the authentic Asian cuisine.

Bluffton: Ruan Thai: Mouth-watering Thai cooking with recipes passed down for generations.

FAVORITE ITALIAN RESTAURANT Hilton Head Island: Michael Anthony's Cucina Italiana: Tony and Becky Fazzini have been serving up a taste of Italy since 2002.

Bluffton: Mulberry Street Trattoria: Family owned and operated and a Bluffton favorite since 2004.

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FACT The hottest pepper in the world,

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FAVORITE RESTAURANTS FAVORITE MEXICAN RESTAURANT Hilton Head Island: Holy Tequila: Mexican fare meets American flair at this gourmet taco and tequila bar.

Bluffton: Mi Tierra: An authentic Mexican restaurant known for its carnitas.

FAVORITE SOUTHERN RESTAURANT Hilton Head Island: Annie O’s: Homemade, made-from-scratch dishes by longtime island chef Tom Egerton.

The place is named after his mother.

Bluffton: Cahill’s Market: Offering fried chicken, the freshest okra in the world and no shortage of Southern hospitality.

FAVORITE VEGETARIAN Hilton Head Island: Delisheee Yo: This Palmetto Bay Road hideaway proves healthy food can taste incredible.

Bluffton: Chow Daddy’s: Kale-, quinoaand arugula-filled salad bowls are sure to please even the most discriminating vegetarian.

FAVORITE LUNCH Hilton Head Island: Red Fish: Amazing food at reasonable prices make this a lunchtime favorite for island executives.

Bluffton: Walnuts Café: Executive chef John Briody has been delighting Lowcountry lunch crowds for more than 25 years.

FAVORITE BRUNCH Hilton Head Island: Reilley’s Grill & Bar: This Sunday brunch favorite includes champagne or a mimosa.

Bluffton: The Cottage: Sundays in Bluffton aren’t the same without delectable scones and the neighborly vibe of this Calhoun Street institution.

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FAVORITE BREAKFAST Hilton Head Island: Palmetto Bay Sunrise Cafe: Great location, excellent food, and a delightful staff make this the island’s favorite stop for breakfast.

Bluffton: Stooges Café: Whether you’re a “Picky Ricky,” “Stevie,” or prefer “Larry’s Choice,” breakfast here is served as uniquely as it sounds. A warm and inviting atmosphere.

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FAVORITE RESTAURANTS FAVORITE KID-FRIENDLY RESTAURANT Hilton Head Island: Salty Dog Cafe: With plenty to do at the South Beach Marina Village, this spot is great for the whole family.

Bluffton: Captain Woody’s: Very kidfriendly atmosphere with the rarest dish of all: kids meals they'll actually eat.

FAVORITE FINE DINING RESTAURANT Hilton Head Island: Charlie’s L’etoile Verte: For over 25 years, they have crafted their menu to serve only the best. Featuring 14 varieties of fresh fish, lamb, filet mignon and daily specials.

Bluffton: Red Fish: They mastered their menu on Hilton Head serving only the best cuisine with the freshest ingredients - now they’ve duplicated it. Bluffton’s location will not disappoint.

FAVORITE CASUAL RESTAURANT Hilton Head Island: Captain Woody’s: Whether you’re coming from the beach, a long day fishing, or just finished up at the office, this local favorite is a great place to unwind. Come as you are - your friends will!

Bluffton: Truffles: Located in Belfair Village, this location gives casual a touch of class.

FAVORITE OUTDOOR DINING Hilton Head Island: Old Oyster Factory: With a large deck for open seating and a view like Broad Creek, how can you not sit outside? Bluffton: Okatie Ale House: A great spot to take in all the amazing sunsets and wildlife surrounding you while enjoying their seafood potpie.

FAVORITE SEAFOOD RESTAURANT Hilton Head Island: Hudson’s Seafood House On the Docks: Local seafood from the docks to your table. An island tradition since 1967.

Bluffton: May River Grill: Serving you the latest catch from local rivers and farms.

FAVORITE WATER VIEWS Hilton Head Island: ELA’s Blu Water Grille: A magnificent setting for waterfront views over Shelter Cove Harbour.

Bluffton: Backwater Bill’s Grill, Hampton Lake: The lake views at this Lowcountry restaurant can’t be beat.

FAVORITE DELI Hilton Head Island: Gruby’s Deli: Brothers Barry and Steven Gruber offer a taste of “Da Bronx” and sandwiches that require two hands and plenty of napkins!

Bluffton: Downtown Deli: A Bluffton voter's favorite since 2007 - always fresh, always delicious.

FAVORITE DESSERT MENU Hilton Head Island: Sea Grass Grille: Sea Grass Soggy Cake, chocolate and vanilla sponge cake soaked with coffee liqueur in a pool of anglaise. Yes please.

Bluffton: The Cottage: With over 25 desserts on the menu, making your decision will be the only tough choice.

FAVORITE BAKERY Hilton Head Island: The French Bakery: Stay and enjoy a treat from the bakery, or take it to go! From baked breads to French macaron, you’ll find what you’re looking for.

Bluffton: Ronnie’s Bakery & Cakes

by Lou: Satisfy your sweet tooth with custom cakes, cupcakes, cake pops and much more!

FAVORITE CATERING/CATERER Hilton Head Island: Two Tomatoes Catering: Susan Lykins and her team of culinary experts are accustomed to preparing food for parties of all sizes!

Bluffton: Downtown Catering & Events: Ryan and Leah McCarthy are a great team with a dedicated staff to take care of all your event needs.

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fourth of the floral purchases made for holidays. About a third (35 percent) of adults bought flowers or plants as gifts for Mother's Day 2015.

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FAVORITE ANTIQUE STORE Hilton Head Island: The Greenery Antiques and Garden Collectibles: Unique antiques housed in a delightfuly restored building, adding to the décor.

Bluffton: Stock Farm Antiques: In business since 1953, providing antiques to Bluffton collectors.

FAVORITE THRIFT SHOP Hilton Head Island: The Litter Box: Ryan and his team bring a wide variety of thrifty treasures including large appliances, furniture, clothing and more.

Bluffton: Off Island Thrift: Help local cancer patients while fi nding great deals at all three of their Bluffton locations.

FAVORITE FISH/ SEAFOOD MARKET Hilton Head Island: Piggly Wiggly: Locally owned and operated since 1969, providing fresh local seafood.

Bluffton: Bluffton Oyster Co.: A family-run operation since 1899, bringing you fantastically fresh seafood.

FAVORITE FLORIST Hilton Head Island: Flowers by Sue: This fl oral designer is not letting go of her title this year she's still bringing the best fl owers and service to the island.

Bluffton: Old Bluffton Flowers and Gifts: This family-owned defending champion holds on to the title for best fl owers serving the Bluffton area.

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Established in 1981, Long Cove Club has been recognized as the standard by which private residential communities are measured; a masterfully planned setting, a nationally ranked Pete Dye golf course, the perfect Hilton Head Island Location and the blessings of tidal creeks and marsh.

There’s no doubt about it, Long Cove Club is committed to the spirit of golf, but before that, they are committed to the spirit of community.

Behind the superlative golf, newly renovated clubhouse, outstanding tennis, premier dining and beautiful marina there is the real story of Long Cove Club – the full social schedule and active membership that allows you to build lasting friendships. From book club and garden club, to the Long Cove Yacht Club there is always a new group to join or friendly face around the corner.

We invite you to make Long Cove Club your home.

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To find out more please visit www.longcoveclub.org or call Lindsay Finger, Director of Marketing and Communications at (843) 686-1074 or lfinger@longcoveclub.org

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FAVORITE SHOPS/STORES FAVORITE GIFT/ NOVELTY STORE Hilton Head Island: Gifted: An upscale gift store providing excellent service that includes complimentary gift wrapping.

Bluffton: Markel’s Card & Gift Shop: Cards for every occasion, elegant and unique gifts topped with extravagant bows. Beautifully done.

FAVORITE GROCERY STORE Hilton Head Island: Publix: The largest and fastest-growing, employeeowned supermarket chain in the United States.

Bluffton: Kroger: Well known for its discount card and weekly specials, this grocery store is taking care of Bluffton.

FAVORITE HEALTH FOOD/ VITAMIN STORE Hilton Head Island: Good Health Unlimited: This locally owned and operated nutrition and health awareness specialty store has been in business for 29 years and is here to help you live life to the fullest.

Bluffton: Healthsmart: Taking care of Bluffton with their large selection of health food, vitamins and supplements, natural products, oils and even pet supplies!

FAVORITE HARDWARE STORE Hilton Head Island: Grayco: This hardware haven brings the low bigbox store prices with a dedication to customer service.

Bluffton: Lowe’s Home Improvement: Bluffton voters chose Lowe’s over its big-box competitors for home improvement.

FAVORITE WINE/ LIQUOR STORE Hilton Head Island: Roller’s Wine & Spirits: With three island locations, they are sure to cover the bases for specialty wines and spirits for any occasion!

Bluffton: Bill’s Liquors and Fine Wine: Family-owned with over 36 years in the industry, their personable staff and low prices make them Bluffton’s favorite.

FAVORITE NEW BUSINESS Hilton Head Island: Pure Barre: Kara Raehn brings Pure Barre to the island with a love and passion for the positive lifestyle that encompasses the barre experience.

Bluffton: Kelly Caron Designs: Kelly Caron brings over 12 years of design experience to the Bluffton area and has a love for bringing unique looks into custom homes.

FAVORITE SHOPPING CENTER Hilton Head Island: The Village at Wexford: With 30 upscale merchants in one center, it provides an elegant experience to local shoppers with a variety of stores to enjoy.

Bluffton: Tanger Outlets: These two outlet centers make Bluffton an ideal shopping location for everyone!

FAVORITE STATIONERY/ PAPER STORE Hilton Head Island: Pretty Papers and Gifts: The island's first choice for custom wedding invitations or the perfect gift for your special event!

Bluffton: Markel’s Card & Gift Shop: Bluffton’s pick for unique gifts and fine cards - all beautifully wrapped with their signature bow.

FAVORITE TIRE STORE Hilton Head Island: Island Tire: Taking care of the island's tire and automotive needs since 1973 - and doing it well!

Bluffton: All-Pro Tire & Lube Center: Ray and his team have been servicing your tires for more than 15 years in Bluffton.

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FAVORITE SERVICES FAVORITE AUTO REPAIR Hilton Head Island: H&H Auto Service: Taking the title for 10 years, H&H is committed to excellence.

Bluffton: Bluffton Tire & Auto: With more than 75 years of combined experience, they make customer service their top priority!

FAVORITE CARPET CLEANING Hilton Head Island: Mighty Mac: Known for their skills in carpet cleaning for more than 20 years, be sure to look into their other excellent services.

Bluffton: Zerorez Carpet Cleaning: They bring their state-of-the-art clean approach to carpet cleaning with no harsh chemicals - they clean green!

FAVORITE HOME CLEANING Hilton Head Island: HH Cleaning Services: Locally owned and operated, Hilton Head locals trust them with the cleaning of their homes.

Bluffton: In & Out Cleaning & Steaming: These cleaning experts are leading the way for Bluffton’s home owners.

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FAVORITE TRAVEL AGENT/AGENCY Hilton Head Island & Bluffton: AAA Carolinas: Providing the best travel, car and insurance rates to their members voted No. 1 by Hilton Head & Bluffton!

FAVORITE CHILD CARE FACILITY Hilton Head Island: Providence Early Learning Center: Their caring staff combines the best of both worlds books and the outdoors!

Bluffton: Amazing Creations: This mother-daughter operation remains Bluffton’s pick with their true passion and dedication to childcare.

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FAVORITE INSTITUTIONS/ BUSINESSES FAVORITE BANK Hilton Head Island & Bluffton: CoastalStates Bank: The largest bank in Beaufort County has local roots that continue to keep it a favorite in the community.

FAVORITE CAR DEALERSHIP Hilton Head Island: Hilton Head Honda: New and used vehicles to take care of every customer - be sure to check out their showroom for new models!

Bluffton: O.C. Welch Ford Lincoln: Bluffton’s choice for good service, great prices and a large selection of new, used, and certified used vehicles.

FAVORITE INSURANCE COMPANY Hilton Head Island: HUB International: Located on Palmetto Bay Road, they have multiple carriers to get you the best product at the best price.

Bluffton: State Farm: Bluffton State Farm keeps the title this year, taking care of Bluffton’s insurance needs.

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FAVORITE REAL ESTATE COMPANY Hilton Head Island: Weichert Realtors: One of the nation's leading providers of full-service real estate, their team looks forward to helping you.

Bluffton: Keller Williams Realty: Their WI4C2TS belief system is what won over Bluffton - we know you’ll look it up!

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The most desired hobbies after retirement are: traveling, gardening, fishing, golfing, volunteering, reading, exercising and home improvement. Retirees spend an average of $7,700 on traveling and $7,000 on home improvement.

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FAVORITE INSTITUTIONS/BUSINESSES FAVORITE WEDDING VENUE Hilton Head Island: Sonesta Resort Hilton Head Island: Hilton Head brides have spoken - this treasure within Shipyard Plantation is a beautiful beach spot.

Bluffton: Palmetto Bluff: Live oaks and essential Lowcountry views have Bluffton brides swooning over this wedding spot.

FAVORITE NONPROFIT GROUP Hilton Head Island & Bluffton: Hospice Care of the Lowcountry: An independent, community-based organization serving Beaufort County for more than 30 years - this year's favorite for both areas again!

FAVORITE FINANCIAL ADVISER Hilton Head Island: David Ruckno: Offering a personal approach to fi nancial advising while helping local islanders reach their fi nancial goals.

Bluffton: Allen Freeman: Helping his clients focus on the core areas of importance in their lives with an effective approach to fi nancial planning.

FAVORITE ACCOUNTANTS Hilton Head Island: June and Associates: They provide a full service tax, accounting and business consulting fi rm to Hilton Head.

Bluffton: Duncan Wilkes: Since moving in here 2003, he has specialized in fi nancials and keeps his place as Bluffton’s favorite.

FAVORITE LAWYER/ATTORNEY Hilton Head Island: Terry Finger: He has been practicing law since 1984 in the area and remains active in the community within multiple organizations and positions.

Bluffton: Peacock Law Group of the Lowcountry: Located off May River Road, they specialize in personal injury law in their small, personable fi rm.

FAVORITE REALTOR Hilton Head Island: The Rupp Dengler Team: They provide proven experience is both residential and commercial real estate.

Bluffton: Kim France, Keller Williams: Keeping the tile this year, France specializes in luxury buyers and sellers.

FAVORITE RETIREMENT FACILITY Hilton Head Island: TidePointe: The gold standard for Type C continuing care communities.

Bluffton: Bloom at Belfair: A family-owned assisted living care facility in Bluffton.

FAVORITE ART GALLERY Hilton Head Island: Morris & Whiteside Galleries: An American fi ne art fi rm specializing in representational paintings and sculpture by the nations leading artists.

Bluffton: The Society of Bluffton Artists Gallery: Being artist-operated is undoubtedly what makes them a Bluffton favorite - helping artists at all levels of development.

FAVORITE GATED COMMUNITY Hilton Head Island: Sea Pines: Home to iconic Harbour Town, this community takes the No. 1 spot for islanders.

Bluffton: Hampton Hall: Hampton Hall's close proximity to the island, Savannah and Beaufort makes this an ideal community for Bluffton.

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FAVORITE RECREATION FAVORITE BIKE STORE Hilton Head Island: The Bike Doctor: This full-service bicycle rental company providing free locks, delivery and maps keeps the No. 1 spot.

Bluffton: Bluffton Bicycle Shop: Located right off the bike paths along Bluffton Parkway - pick up your bike and cycle straight from their store!

FAVORITE GOLF STORE Hilton Head Island: Golf ETC.: Specializing in club fi tting, club making, repairs and regripping. Be sure to check out the indoor simulator!

Bluffton: Edwin Watts: Their 90-day satisfaction guarantee keeps Bluffton happy and coming back for more!

FAVORITE PRIVATE GOLF CLUB Hilton Head Island: Long Cove Club: Designed by nationally renowned golf course architect Pete Dye, this 18-hole course is the island’s pick.

Bluffton: Belfair: Two championship golf courses designed by Tom Fazio keep Bluffton booking tee times.

FAVORITE PUBLIC GOLF CLUB Hilton Head Island: Palmetto Dunes: Unique designs on all three courses make it hard to pick: rolling dunes, hidden lagoons and ocean views are a golfer's dream.

Bluffton: Old South: Designed by Clyde Johnson, this beautiful course remained Bluffton’s fi rst choice again this year.

FAVORITE TENNIS CENTER Hilton Head Island: Sea Pines Racquet Club: Director of tennis Job deBoer and his talented staff present the island's pick for tennis on their 21 clay courts - game, set, match!

Bluffton: Moss Creek: Within this private community, Bluffton picks Moss Creek as its home for tennis. Small wonder, with their selection of multi-level classes.

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FAVORITE SPORTING GOODS STORE Hilton Head Island: Player’s World of Sports: They carry the largest tennis gear selection in the country along with other major sports gear, keeping them No. 1 for locals.

Bluffton: Dick’s: This national chain offers team sports, exercise, footwear, apparel, golf and more for Bluffton sports fans.

FAVORITE KIDS ACTIVITY Hilton Head Island: The Sandbox: Any parent’s pick for a rainy day or for an afternoon escape from adulthood, this interactive museum remains the island's pick.

Bluffton: Jungle Jump: One of the nation's largest manufacturers for commercial inflatables brings hours of fun for kids of all ages!

FAVORITE WATERSPORT RENTAL COMPANY Hilton Head Island & Bluffton: Outside Hilton Head & Outside Palmetto Bluff: Capturing the Lowcountry's beauty from the water with kayaking, paddleboarding, water skiing, boating and more!

FAVORITE MARINA Hilton Head Island: Harbour Town Yacht Basin: With the iconic lighthouse at its center, the Harbour Town marina is a required stop for locals and visitors alike.

Bluffton: Alljoy Boat Landing: Located in the heart of Bluffton, this spot provides access to the May River and Callibogue Sound.

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FAVORITE HOME PROFESSIONALS FAVORITE APPLIANCE STORE Hilton Head Island: Billy Wood Appliance: Keeping standards high and prices low - they take the title for the island again!

Bluffton: Play & Gourmet: Custom home technology and gourmet appliances.

FAVORITE BUILDER/ REMODELER Hilton Head Island: H2 Builders: Family-owned and operated with over 30 years of construction experience.

Bluffton: Randy Jeffcoat Builders: Custom home builders since 1973 with a wide range of model and luxury plans.

FAVORITE CABINET COMPANY Hilton Head Island: The Cabinet Gallery: Turning average houses into one-of-a-kind masterpieces is their calling, and craftsmanship is what sets them apart.

Bluffton: Peacock Cabinetry: Offering a unique cabinet solution to fi t both your style and budget.

FAVORITE CARPET/ FLOORING COMPANY Hilton Head Island: KPM Flooring: Keeping true to their mantra, they pride themselves on selections that are fashionable and functional.

Bluffton: Abbey Floor Fashion: Providing the fi nest selection and savings on hardwood, carpeting, laminate, vinyl, porcelain and ceramic tile and more!

FAVORITE GRANITE/ STONE/MARBLE COMPANY Hilton Head Island: Distinctive Granite & Marble: Combining craftsmanship with modern technology.

Bluffton: Stone Horse Imports: An importer and supplier of natural stone slabs and tiles from across the world.

FAVORITE HEATING AND AIR COMPANY Hilton Head Island: Howell-Chase: Trusted by the Lowcountry for more than 30 years.

Bluffton: Covert Aire: Locals Michael and Theresa Covert take pride in servicing homes in the place they too call home.

FAVORITE HOME FURNISHINGS STORE Hilton Head Island: HomeGoods: New arrivals weekly with up to 60 percent off department store pricing! There’s something for every room in your home.

Bluffton: Haverty’s Furniture: Livable style and lasting quality come together to make furniture built for life.

FAVORITE INTERIOR DESIGN COMPANY Hilton Head Island: J Banks Design Group: Commercial and residential designs with remarkable attention to detail.

Bluffton: Kelly Caron Designs: Noted for her professionalism and knowledge of the industry, Caron brings her design to Bluffton.

FAVORITE LANDSCAPING COMPANY Hilton Head Island: The Greenery: Residential and commercial landscaping and design along with greenhouse and irrigation services.

Bluffton: Coastal Shores: Claiming the title again, their quality, service and experience, they keep Bluffton happy!

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FAVORITE MORTGAGE COMPANY Hilton Head Island & Bluffton: Mortgage Network: David Crowell and his exceptional team make them the premier mortgage lender in the Lowcountry.

FAVORITE NURSERY Hilton Head Island: Bruno’s Landscape and Nursery: They specialize in being up to date with current trends in landscape design and have been creating custom designs since 1989.

Bluffton: Sunshine Hardscape, Landscape and Nursery: Landscaping, hardscaping, lighting and nursery needs on any scale and budget.

FAVORITE PEST CONTROL Hilton Head Island: Hilton Head Exterminators: Specializing in termite and pest control, they keep islanders pest-free!

Bluffton: Ehrlich Pest Control: Free inspections for all your creepy crawler problems and protection plans to keep them out!

FAVORITE POOL COMPANY Hilton Head Island: Clearwater Pool Service: Offering weekly pool maintenance programs, pool repair and installations to keep you crystal clear!

Bluffton: Year Round Pool: The largest pool, spa, and water feature designer and builder in the state still reigns as Bluffton’s pick!

FAVORITE ROOFING/ FABRICATION COMPANY Hilton Head Island: Pana Roofing: German Batista and his half-brother Jose Prado started this business in 1996 with just a couple of hammers and some nails.

Bluffton: 4M Metals: A supplier and fabricator of metal roofing components using industry-leading technology.

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FAVORITE HEALTH & BEAUTY FAVORITE BARBER SHOP Hilton Head Island: The Barber Shop: Featuring all styles for men including clipper cuts, scissor cuts and fl at tops.

Bluffton: Barbers of the Low Country: A 21st-century shop returning oldfashioned grooming services to prominence.

FAVORITE HAIR SALON Hilton Head Island: Fringe: An awardwinning Aveda Concept Salon bringing you the latest cuts, colors and hair fashions with their master artists.

Bluffton: Cocoa Rose salon: Khristina Reinheardt opened the salon in February 2014 off of Burnt Church road in Bluffton - her loyal patrons have voted her No. 1!

FAVORITE NAIL SALON Hilton Head Island: FACES Day Spa: Relax and enjoy specialty services while sitting back in one of their “human touch” massage pedicure chairs.

Bluffton: Pink Polish: A wide selection of colors and techniques keeping Bluffton buffed and polished to perfection!

FAVORITE SPA Hilton Head Island: FACES Day Spa: The staff will pamper you from head to toe, leaving your worries at the door and transforming you head-totoe with their long list of soughtafter services.

Bluffton: LUX ~ A Medical Spa: Maintain a more youthful appearance by taking advantage of their clinical procedures and spa treatments keeping Bluffton young!

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er Shop FAVORITE WEIGHT LOSS CENTER Hilton Head Island: Hilton Head Health: Helping people lose weight, achieve healthy lifestyles and reach personal goals since 1976.

Bluffton: Equilibrium: Providing health and weight loss solutions for the Lowcountry.

FAVORITE YOGA/PILATES Hilton Head Island & Bluffton: Jiva Yoga Center: Yoga is a community, and Jiva Yoga Center has deep roots with three locations serving the Lowcountry. Offering private classes, group classes, beach yoga and even stand up paddle board yoga!

FAVORITE MASSAGE THERAPY Hilton Head Island: Arum Spa, Sonesta Resort: This resort spa offers an array of intoxicating treatments enveloped in an ambiance that engages the senses, calms the mind, and lifts the spirit.

Bluffton: Hideaway Spa: Luxurious and affordable services that will pamper you the way you deserve!

FAVORITE MEDICAL SPA Hilton Head Island: Serendipity Medical Spa: Providing state-of-the art skin anti-aging and weight loss treatments.

Bluffton: LUX ~ A Medical Spa: This spa strives to rejuvenate your skin through the union of medicine and beauty.

FAVORITE FITNESS CENTER Hilton Head Island: Lava 24 Fitness: The island's elite fitness center with an energy that keeps islanders coming back for more!

Bluffton: Benchmark Fitness: Voted No.1 again, offering a selection of fitness classes, extensive weight room, a steam room, sauna and flexible childcare hours.

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FAVORITE FASHION FAVORITE MEN’S CLOTHING STORE Hilton Head Island: Knickers: Delivering the latest in men’s fashions for over 30 years - effortless classic men's apparel.

Bluffton: Stein Mart: Great finds from the world's top designers leading the votes for Bluffton!

FAVORITE WOMEN’S CLOTHING (CASUAL) Hilton Head Island: Island Girl: A woman’s clothing and accessories boutique with two locations on the island.

Bluffton: Gigi’s Boutique: The Lowcountry’s “go-to” boutique for unique fashion finds in Old Town Bluffton.

FAVORITE OUTDOOR APPAREL Hilton Head Island: Outside Hilton Head: This locally owned store is the premier source for all things outdoors.

Bluffton: Columbia Sportswear: Located in the Tanger Outlets, this designer brand is known for its outdoor fashion.

FAVORITE WOMEN’S CLOTHING (FORMAL/SEMI-FORMAL) Hilton Head Island: Porcupine: The island's pick for formal fashion for almost 40 years.

Bluffton: Saks Fifth Avenue OFF 5TH: A part of Tanger Outlets, this is Bluffton’s pick for formal fashion.

FAVORITE SHOE STORE Hilton Head Island: Phillips Shoes: Carrying over 60 brands in store and taking pride in their personal touch with customer service.

Bluffton: Birkenstock: Comfort focused footwear chain providing supportive shoes, sandals and clogs for women, men and children.

FAVORITE SUNGLASSES/ EYEWEAR Hilton Head Island: Optical Solutions: Keeping their status as the island's favorite spot for glasses, contact lenses and eye emergencies.

Bluffton: Carolina Optical: Carrying a large variety of sunglasses and eyewear for all members of the family.

FAVORITE ACCESSORIES STORE Hilton Head Island: Copper Penny: One of the treasures you’ll find in Shelter Cove, they carry designer clothes, shoes, and accessories.

Bluffton: Spartina 449: A woman’s upscale handbag and accessory company located in the heart of Bluffton.

FAVORITE JEWELRY STORE Hilton Head Island: Forsythe Jewelers: Located in Sea Pines, this gem carries the island's finest gifts and jewelry.

Bluffton: Golis Family Jewelers: Bluffton’s favorite spot for unique jewelry selections for more than 25 years.

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FAVORITE HEALTH CARE FAVORITE PLASTIC SURGEON Hilton Head Island & Bluffton: Dr. Audrey Klenke: Treating plastic and reconstructive surgery as a fundamental element in comprehensive health care and a favorite for both the island and Bluffton!

FAVORITE PHARMACY Hilton Head Island: Burke’s Main Street Pharmacy: Offering benefi ts from being a large store with personable staff so you feel at home.

Bluffton: Bluffton Pharmacy: Bluffton’s only certifi ed compounding pharmacy, providing for Bluffton since 1988.

FAVORITE CHIROPRACTOR Hilton Head Island: Dr. Brad Fraum: Serving the Lowcountry since 1991, this practice takes pride serving the island.

Bluffton: The Joint … the chiropractic place: Their nationwide network of chiropractors is delivering quality, affordable and convenient chiropractic care.

FAVORITE DENTIST (COSMETIC) Hilton Head Island: Dr. Bonnie Rothwell: Her personalized approach to dental care and attention to detail is what secured her as the island's choice.

Bluffton: Bluffton Center for Dentistry, Richard Porcelli: Artistically inclined, specializing in larger case dentistry.

FAVORITE DENTIST (FAMILY) Hilton Head Island: Dr. Kenneth Kowalyk: Keeping the No. 1 spot as the island’s most popular dentist.

Bluffton: Jessica Gower: A South Carolina native and graduate from USC and MUSC’s dental school, Dr. Gower is happy to have her practice in the Lowcountry.

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e Doctor FAVORITE DERMATOLOGIST Hilton Head Island & Bluffton: Carmen Traywick: Providing quality care through all aspects of the patient’s experience is what sets her apart and keeps her in the No. 1 spot for voters!

in order to maximize quality of care while maintaining quality of life.

Bluffton: Right at Home: The right services, the right people, and the right care leads to independence.

FAVORITE DOCTOR Hilton Head Island: Dr. Paul Long: Specializing in emergency care for almost 40 years.

Bluffton: Dr. Kamal Patel, Palmetto Medical Group: Dr. Patel and his wife moved to the area in 2006 and enjoy everything the Lowcountry has to offer.

FAVORITE EYE DOCTOR Hilton Head Island: Dr. Trey Bishop: A comprehensive opthalmologist that sees patients for all of their eye needs.

Bluffton: Dr. Kenneth D. Farr: An opthamologist and LASIK specialist bringing years of experience to eye care.

FAVORITE IN-HOME CARE Hilton Head Island: DayBreak of the Lowcountry: Lynda creates a customized care plan for each of her clients

FAVORITE PHYSICAL THERAPIST Hilton Head Island: Drayer Physical Therapy: Offers outpatient PT and orthopedic rehab services remaining the top choice for islanders.

Bluffton: Cornerstone Physical Therapy: Operating under three core values: Passion, excellence and integrity.

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FAVORITE PET PEOPLE FAVORITE PET GROOMING Hilton Head Island: Groomingdales: When island pets need pampering, they come here fi rst.

Bluffton: Paw-metto Pooches Pet Salon: A full-service pet salon with pet store, too!

FAVORITE PET BOARDING Hilton Head Island: Evergreen Pet Lodge: The ultimate experience for pet boarding. Bring the pet to discover what they have to offer today!

Bluffton: Brooke’s Bed & Biscuit: Luxury boarding for animals of all sizes - they need to vacation, too!

FAVORITE VETERINARIAN Hilton Head Island: Dorian Colorado: Your pet’s well-being is their fi rst priority.

Bluffton: Benjamin Parker: Taking care of Bluffton’s pets since 1993 and keeping their owners happy, too!

FAVORITE PET SUPPLY STORE Hilton Head Island: Tail Wiggles: Owners and pets are spoiled here with unique items for all members of the family!

Bluffton: Pet Smart: This national chain makes local involvement its top priority.

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HILTON HEAD BRIDAL SHOW RETURNS

FEB. 7 CONGRATULATIONS: YOU’RE GETTING MARRIED!

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ou know you want to have your perfect day on Hilton Head Island. Why wouldn’t you? Whether your dream wedding is a small and intimate beach gathering or an extravagant country club affair, Hilton Head is the perfect destination. Recently ranked the fi fth best island in the United States by TripAdvisor.com, Hilton Head offers beautiful views, a sunny climate and a vast array of talented wedding professionals to choose from.

But how can you possibly decide between all the perfect venues, the amazing caterers and the talented photographers and videographers? How can you fi gure out which team is going to make your day everything that you’ve always dreamed of?

There’s only one way to decide: Buy your tickets today to attend the 2016 Hilton Head Bridal Show presented by Monthly Media and hosted by The Westin Hilton Head Island Resort & Spa. The show will be held from 1 to 4 p.m. Feb. 7.

With more than 50 fantastic vendors under one roof, you can meet many bridal professionals, see their work and get an idea of who would be the best fi t to help you fulfi ll your vision. You can taste cakes, see

wedding portraits, and see the latest in bridal fashion — including bridal gowns, bridesmaid dresses, tuxedos, and suits.

Bluffton resident Kathryn Munafó saw last year’s show as a chance to do one-stop shopping for her wedding. “The Bridal Show helps relieve a lot of the pressure of planning such an important day,” she says. “Instead of having to schedule appointments or make plans to visit many individual vendors, I was able to meet several photographers, browse the dress selection of local shops, and taste lots of cakes all in one place. It made my decision-making so much easier.”

The Hilton Head Bridal Show is not only a great opportunity for brides, grooms, and families looking for the perfect vendors, but it’s a great way for vendors to get to show off their products and services to many potential clients at once.

Liz Bodie of local lighting and entertainment provider JLK Events looks forward to the Bridal Show all year long. “We at JLK enjoy the Bridal Show so much,” she says.

“We have had great success each year in booking the brides who we meet at the show. We really enjoy meeting with them face-to-face and showing them the different

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The Bridal Show offers a great opportunity to make it a weekend visit to Hilton Head and see it all. Make it a couple’s getaway, or a girls weekend with mom and the bridesmaids. Call the Westin today and ask about special rates for Bridal Show attendees.

In addition to being an amazing resource, the Bridal Show is affordable to attend. You’ll only pay $10 at the door, or you can save by purchasing your tickets in advance for only $8 each at www.hiltonheadmonthly.com/ bridalshow2016. For more information, call Samantha at 843-384-5378. M

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HEART AFTER JEFFREY NEWTON’S TRAGIC DEATH, AUDI OF HILTON HEAD GIVES BACK IN HIS HONOR

BY KIM KACHMANN-GELTZ

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he did every morning, 30-year-old Jeffrey Newton arrived at Audi Hilton Head on Aug. 26 and said “hello” to everyone in the dealership.˜An hour later, he fell to the showroom fl oor and began to seize. His colleagues called 911. The paramedics arrived just a few minutes later, but Newton was taking his last breath.˜ Newton’s autopsy revealed that he did not suffer a brain aneurysm, an often-fatal blood clot in the brain that may cause seizures. Rather, his doctors believe he suffered sudden cardiac death involving a life-threatening heart arrhythmia that can be corrected with an automated external defi brillator (AED).˜˜ In his honor, Audi Hilton Head became a “legacy” sponsor of the Hilton Head Heart Ball, the American Heart Association annual charity event.

(AHA legacy sponsors, the highestlevel sponsor for the Heart Ball, give $25,000 to the AHA to support cardiovascular research.) The dealership also purchased an automated external defi brillator.

NUMBER ONE CAUSE OF NATURAL DEATH According to the Mayo Clinic, what’s the fi rst symptom of heart disease in 50 percent of cardiac arrest victims? Death— not angina, fatigue, nausea or shortness of breath.

Sudden cardiac death is the number one cause of natural˜death˜in the U.S., according to the CDC, causing about 325,000 adult˜deaths˜in the U.S. each year.˜It˜usually results from an electrical disturbance in the heart that disrupts the heart’s rhythm, stopping blood fl ow to the brain and the rest of the body. If this occurs, the heart is unable to pump blood and death will occur within minutes, if left untreated.

Up to 60 percent of cardiac arrest victims might have been saved if automated external defi brillators were immediately available, according to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. Chances of survival from sudden cardiac death diminish by 7–10 percent for each minute without immediate CPR or defi brillation. After 10 minutes, resuscitation rarely succeeds.

An automated external defi defibrillator brillatorcan restore the heart’s normal rhythm and ultimately save a life when the heart’s electrical activity becomes erratic and the heartbeat gets dangerously fast (ventricular tachycardia) or chaotic (ventricular fi brillation). According to the AHA, “immediate cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and early defi brillation with an automated external defi brillator can more than double “60 percent of a victim’s chance of cardiac arrest survival.” victims might Newton had high blood pressure. have been saved According to his if automated autopsy, he also had external defian enlarged heart. His brillators were co-workers weren’t immediately surprised—they always said he had a big heart. available”

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A FRIEND TO EVERYBODY, ESPECIALLY THOSE IN NEED Newton attended First Thankful Baptist Church at his home in Estill, South Carolina. He was laid to rest there.

“Jeffrey Newton always smiled. He didn’t drink, didn’t smoke or cuss — I could name 100 situations that illustrate his unending kindness,” said Newton’s boss, Kent Mariman, the service manager of Audio Hilton Head. “He would pick up groceries for those in need or take all of his nieces and nephews out for candy. He was a caring, giving and helpful person. For me, his legacy is to appreciate everything, be kind to one another and be more compassionate human beings.”

Turnice Alexander, Newton’s co-worker and friend at Audi Hilton Head, agrees. “Jeffrey was kind in every way,” she said. “He would walk the dealership every morning and speak to everyone by name. If you needed a ride, even it was out of his way, he would give you a ride. If you needed money, even if it was his last dime, he would give it to you, and would never ask for it back. Jeffrey was a God-sent person that I was very honored and blessed to know. He is greatly missed by so many people.”

According to the AHA, 25 percent of victims treated

by EMS have no symptoms before the onset of arrest.

Newton was African-American, a racial group with higher rates of high blood pressure, undiagnosed diabetes and cardiac arrest than whites.

Because of the link to insulin resistance and infl ammation, Each year in the U.S., high blood pressure increases there are approximately the risk of cardiac arrest and 424,000 Emergency stroke.° Medical ServicesIt is a tragedy that Jeffrey assessed cardiac arrests Newton lost his life. But if he outside of a hospital could send a message to his setting and on average, friends and co-workers, they less than 10 percent of suspect it would be to say how victims survive. (AHA) pleased he was to help save lives for years to come. M

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FOUR-LEGGED BATTLE BUDDIES PSYCHIATRIC SERVICE DOGS HELPING VETERANS WITH PTSD

BY KIM KACHMANN-GELTZ

Psychiatric service dogs can be powerful allies for recent veterans recovering from the traumatic effects of war.

“There isn’t enough medicine in the world to make myself or other veterans feel as safe as we do with our four-legged battle buddies,” said veteran Zachary Pennington, who served in the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq and is recovering from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). “Sometimes human beings can’t heal what dogs can.”

Veterans suffering from PTSD often suffer extreme anxiety in situations in which they perceive the environment to be uncomfortable or unsafe.

“My service dog and I were at Walmart,” Pennington said, “when a man who was clearly inebriated — you could smell him a mile away — approached us. He tried to pet Ella and bombarded me with questions. I felt uncomfortable and told Ella, ‘Block!’ She immediately stood horizontal, blocking the man. But he kept trying to go around her to get to me, so I shouted, ‘Watch him!’ and Ella started barking aggressively. He didn’t bother us again. Just to clarify, that isn’t an everyday command — emergencies only.”

Veterans Affairs has a few different approaches to treat PTSD, including antidepressants and anti-anxiety medications, cognitive processing therapy, and prolonged exposure therapy. Edna Foa, a professor of clinical psychology at the University of Pennsylvania, developed exposure therapy in the 1980s.

According to Foa, traumatic experiences like an IED ambush can “over teach” the

mind of the survivor, allowing subconscious fears to dictate behaviors. Military therapists guide veterans to remember and engage with the trauma in a safe environment. By retelling the story, the hope is that the survivor’s turmoil will diminish.

A recent study of 204,000 veterans published in The Journal of the American Psychiatric Association discovered about two-thirds of Iraq and Afghanistan veterans quit VA therapy for PTSD within a year, usually before finishing the treatment.

DOG MEDICINE “Being blown up, seeing someone blown up or smelling burning flesh from an IED attack — these are the kinds of terrors that haunt veterans and make the transition back to civilian life tough,” said Heather Fall, a 10-year veteran of the Navy and the liaison officer for Shepherds for Lost Sheep, a nonprofit group that trains service dogs to assist recent veterans with PTSD and traumatic brain injuries.

Service dogs can help people do things they have been avoiding because of PTSD, such as standing close to a stranger or going into a building without scanning it for danger first. The dogs provide a bridge back to civilian society from the sometimes-brutal hardships of war.

“We follow our vets throughout the life of the dog and when the dogs are ready to retire, our veterans automatically get a new

dog. All of our services are free to veterans,” Fall said.

Service dogs also can lay on or lean against veterans to calm them during times of stress, create space or lead a veteran to a quieter place in a crowded public place, and even wake up a veteran suffering from a night terror by turning on the lights.

Because the veteran depends on the service dog’s help, the dogs can enter most public places, including restaurants, grocery stores and airplanes.

PTSD often affects short-term memory.

Service dogs can be trained to know the specific time of day when a veteran should take a medication and will sit in front of him until he takes it.

“Our dogs are capable of doing almost anything, even taking clothes out of the dryer, pulling off socks or tugging on a shirt to help a veteran dress,” Fall said. “You wouldn’t go to the store without your wheelchair. Our dogs help veterans live a normal life and come to terms with it.”

NOT ALL WOUNDS ARE VISIBLE Pennington joined the U.S. Navy in 1998 as a cryptologic technician.

“I didn’t know what my job fully entailed.

My recruiter didn’t even know. He just told me that it was ‘secret squirrel stuff,’” he said.

Part of his job involved programming sensitive communications-jamming systems on military vehicles like Humvees.

“And I went out on combat patrols. You could never trust anyone out on the town.

When you heard a pop or crack, or discovered a pile of trash, you wondered. You wondered if the pile of trash was an IED. And your body, your body and especially your mind, can only take so much of that constant hypervigilance.”

By the end of his service in the military, Pennington described feeling angry and agitated. Back home, he would walk around his house with a loaded pistol, checking doors repeatedly. He had insomnia and couldn’t sleep in a bed. He slept outside. He received therapy and medication from the VA, but still felt anger and anxiety and woke up with dread or worse, a night terror.

Many soldiers have difficulty letting go of battle rage, according to April Gerlock, a lead investigator for the VA. When they

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Veteran Zachary Pennington and his service dog Ella.

return home, this anger sometimes channels into heavy drinking, drugs or violence.

Combat veterans are responsible for almost 21 percent of domestic violence and 20 percent of suicides nationwide, both linked to the development of PTSD. Beginning in 2005, suicide rates among recent veterans with PTSD skyrocketed. Top leaders in the Pentagon have acknowledged the high rate of suicide among veterans and spent heavily to try and reduce it through new research, programs and therapies. But basic questions about who is most at risk and how best to help them are still unanswered.

Pennington dealt with PTSD for years before the “life-changing event” of discovering dog medicine.

“You’re rewired when you’re in the military,” said Pennington. “With the help of Ella, I’m no longer hypervigilant. I want to use my painful experience to help other vets. I know the value of dog medicine and want to spread it.”

A new VA study is underway to evaluate how service dogs may be a viable alternative to aid soldiers recovering from PTSD. “One thing is for sure — service dogs are the closet things to a life raft. They are much more than a pet,” Pennington said.

For more information on service dogs aiding vets, including how to donate to the nonprofit Shepherds for the Lost Sheep, go to www.shepherdsforlostsheepinc.org. M December 2015 119

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YOU HAVE A

RIGHT TO CHOOSE

BY MICHELLE WYCOFF

BEFORE MAKING THE COMMITMENT, GET TO KNOW YOUR HOSPICE CARE.

Families sometimes don’t recognize that they can choose among hospices. Why is this so important?

The U.S. hospice industry has changed dramatically in the past two decades because of the growth of for-profit hospices. The National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization reports 66 percent of hospices held for-profit status in 2013, an increase of 15 percent from the 51 percent reported in 2011.

So with so much choice, why choose Hospice Care of the Lowcountry?

Hospice Care of the Lowcountry is a not-for-profit charitable organization subject to 501(c) 3 that has served the Lowcountry since 1982. As a non-profit and Medicare, Medicaid Certified program, we have been providing the gold

standard in care to Hilton Head, Bluffton and Beaufort County for 33 years.

When compared to nationally prepared statistics for hospice care, Hospice Care of the Lowcountry far exceeds the standard set by other similar organizations. Beyond spending more on nursing care per patient, Hospice Care of the Lowcountry is more likely to send a nurse to a patient’s home in the last days of life, is more likely to provide care patients need during a crisis, and has a lower percentage of patients who drop out of hospice due to its lower expenses and high satisfaction.

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The bottom line is Medicare pays a hospice a fixed rate each day per patient for routine care, regardless of whether the company sends any staff out on that day.

But Hospice Care of the Lowcountry puts in that extra effort.

While most hospices have staff oncall 24 hours a day, seven days a week, Hospice Care of the Lowountry can provide more care with a dedicated afterhours team who work nights or weekends and holidays.

The hospice team develops a care plan that meets each patient’s individual needs for pain management and symptom control. This team typically consists of the patient’s physician, hospice medical director, certified nurses and aides, social workers, certified bereavement counselors, clergy or other spiritual counselors, and trained volunteers.

What services are provided to patients and families?

SERVICES INCLUDE: • Managing the patient’s pain and symptoms • Assisting the patient with the emotional, psychosocial and spiritual aspects of dying • Providing needed medications, medical supplies, and equipment • Educating and empowering the family to care for their loved one • Offering services such as physical, occupational and speech therapies • Providing bereavement care and counseling With continued community support and grants, Hospice Care of the Lowcountry is uniquely positioned to offer programs to families beyond typical services. These include Palliative Care, Kids Path, We Honor Veterans, Hos-Pets Pet Therapy, Pet Peace of Mind, Community Bereavement, and Life Song Music Therapy. Remember, you have a choice. Choose Hospice Care of the Lowcountry.

For more information, visit the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization or contact Hospice Care of the Lowcountry at 843-706-2296, and online at www.hospicecarelc.org. M December 2015 121

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FAMILY PROMISE OF BEAUFORT COUNTY HELPS THE SITUATIONAL HOMELESS RISE ABOVE THEIR SITUATION.

BY BARRY KAUFMAN // PHOTO BY ROB KAUFFAMAN

It could happen to anyone in the silent “working poor” demographic that invisibly blankets Beaufort County. And what’s worse, it could happen at any time.

For many of the working poor, the story is the same: The paycheck comes in, is divvied up between the rent, the bills and the groceries, and is gone. Deposit, spend, ration and repeat. As long as nothing unexpected happens, it’s just enough to keep lights on and bellies mostly silent. And then something unexpected happens. It could be the loss of a job. Unexpected medical bills. A house fire Whatever it is, it violates the precarious order of life lived paycheck to paycheck, and brings the entire house of cards down in metaphysical fashion. With that one disruption, a family of working poor, looking for all the world like anyone else in your neighborhood, joins the ranks of Beaufort County’s homeless.

These are not the homeless as you might picture them, solitary survivors adapting to life on the streets. These are families. These are young children who go to school every day bearing the secret shame of having homework, but no home to do it in. These are parents who have put in the hours, given the sweat equity that society demanded of them and found their efforts ultimately weren’t enough.

If you think that’s a straw man, think again.

There are 450 of those children sleeping in cars across Beaufort County tonight. These are the situational homeless all around you.

And it’s Family Promise of Beaufort County’s mission to raise them up so they never experience this again.

“I think the reason our program is so successful is because we’re really so much more than a shelter,” said Family Promise Executive Director Judy Hinman. “The shelter is impor-

tant, but we try to find the root cause of why they became homeless and then work with families.”

The shelter comes in the form of 30 volunteer churches from all over Beaufort County, on both sides of the Broad. Each takes it in turn to offer up their place of worship for a week to host the four families under Family Promise’s care at any time. A crew of 50 volunteers helps ready that week’s church for the families, provides meals and, most importantly, helps mentor them.

That’s the “working with families” Hinman mentioned; a huge part of the program is focused on passing on life skills to families, ensuring that they know proper spending and budgeting while letting them continue to work and save up during their time in shelter.

“It usually takes 30-90 days before a family is able to exit the shelter program,” said

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Hinman, “but when they leave, they usually leave with a job, an apartment, childcare and transportation.”

The help doesn’t just end when the family is back on their feet and under a roof.

Family Promise has found great success with its Leap Forward, Staying on Track program. Essentially, the organization, through financial donations from generous volunteers, will cover security deposits, utility set-up fees and all the hidden costs of fin ing a new home. But in return, clients have to agree to work with Family Promise for a

year, allowing volunteers to monitor their income and spending to ensure they’re staying on track.

“We really make sure they’re sustaining themselves and making responsible decisions,” said Hinman.

And what’s more, as part of this program, they’re required to give back by helping mentor other families and share in their success. This not only lets families who have completed the program share what they’ve learned, it lets families entering the program see that there is light at the end

of the tunnel.

“This past year we had a 91 percent success rate,” said Hinman, meaning that a year later, 91 percent of families who had entered Family Promise looking for shelter were employed, financially solvent and had a roof over their head. “It’s hard work; you’re sleeping on church floors, you’re traveling around to a different church every week, but it works.” M To volunteer or donate, visit familypromisebeaufortcounty.org.

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WOMEN’S ASSOCIATION DEDICATED TO MAKING HILTON HEAD

A BETTER PLACE

BY LAUREN BURNHAM

ITS MORE THAN 600 MEMBERS ARE FOCUSED ON PROMOTING THE NATURAL AND CULTURAL BEAUTY OF THE ISLAND BY ENCOURAGING PROJECTS THAT WILL ULTIMATELY BENEFIT THE COMMUNITY AS A WHOLE AND Seated from left: Judith Tyler (2013-14) Rose Zella Morris (2007-08) Elizabeth Hanson (1998-99) Char Long (2012-13) Sue Todd (2015-16) Carol Wolf (1979-80) Standing from left: Sally Kingree (2011-12) Annette Martino (1989-90) Glyndal Partington (2009-10) Lois Wilson (2005-06) Lois Schuhrke (2004-05) Jackie Cordray (1999-00) Donna Manske (2014-15)

The Women’s Association of Hilton Head Island started in 1961 with 23 members as the Hilton Head Garden Club. Started with the idea to turn Coligny Circle into something beautiful, the club has not only grown but still remains committed to the community. The group has been involved in countless projects around the island, including the restoration of the Hack House at Honey Horn, donating to the beginning of a Dolphin Education Program at Honey Horn, contributing to the pathway map kiosks that dot Hilton Head’s bike paths, starting the Youth Community Service Awards, and helping to establish the first day care on the island the Children’s Center.

Its more than 600 members are focused on promoting the natural and cultural beauty of the island by encouraging projects that will ultimately benefit the community as a whole and improve communication among the island’s women.

Members come from Hilton Head Island

and Bluffton, up to and including Island West and the area bounded by the Colleton River to the north and the May River to the south.

By becoming a member of the Women’s Association, you can take part in learning something new and come together with the women of the community. The group holds four luncheons each year in February, April, September and December, where members are entertained and educated while they enjoy a nice lunch.

With more than 35 different interest groups, finding something you want to learn or teach is not a problem. The group offers interest groups in the arts, book clubs, bridge, community service, technology, food, games, gardening, health, home, photography, sports, theaters, tours, travel, women’s issues and writing.

Giving back to the community runs in the blood of the Women’s Association

IMPROVE COMMUNICATION AMONG THE ISLAND’S WOMEN. members; during the holiday season, the group holds a luncheon where members bring presents and donations to benefit children’s organizations in the Hilton Head and Bluffton area.

In the spring, the organization presents the Youth Community Service Award to seniors from Hilton Head and Bluffton high schools who been involved in community service projects in their communities. At the end of the year, the Women’s Association donates any leftover funds to local charities.

When the group celebrated its 40th anniversary, members decided to donate a piece of art to the public. The Walter Palmer bird sculpture it donated resides at Honey Horn, waiting for visitors while holding a book titled “Tales of Hilton Head.”

A group of women that started out with small numbers but big goals has grown into something extraordinary for women and the community. M

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HEALING

BY DAVID GIGNILLIAT // PHOTOS BY ROB KAUFMAN

A TRAGEDY SPURRED IRENE VOUVALIDES TO HELP OTHER PARENTS FACING THE LOSS OF A CHILD.

For Irene Vouvalides, the death of her only child Carly turned her world upside-down.

“The natural order of what we think life is going to be has been disrupted,” said Vouvalides. “We are living the unthinkable living with the loss of a child.”

Carly Elizabeth Hughes died at 24 after a two-month battle with an aggressive form of esophageal/stomach cancer in February 2013. A Boston College graduate with a degree in education, her future path would have likely taken her toward a promising teaching career. A natural leader, she was well liked by her friends and peers. Her future was bright.

“Carly just loved life. She loved children.

She was just absolutely an incredible, incredible young woman,” said Vouvalides, who moved to Moss Creek in 2014 from New Jersey. “She was just the sweetest, sweetest soul.”

Her memory lives on through Carly’s Kids, an educational foundation that assists the underfunded Holy Family Early Learning Center in Natchez, Miss. Hughes visited Holy Family on a service trip while on break during college, and saw her future there in helping children (“She came home a changed person,” Vouvalides recalled). Using life insurances proceeds, Vouvalides, her husband Tony and Hughes’ boyfriend Michael set up the foundation, which also contributes to esophageal and stomach cancer research and treatment.

Irene experimented with other support

groups initially after Carly’s death, but eventually gravitated toward the inclusiveness of Helping Parents Heal, a national organization. Vouvalides contacted the organization’s founders, who agreed that the area would be an excellent location for an affiliate chapter and offered advice and support.

Carly’s story received poignant coverage in local media outlets, and many parents subsequently expressed an interest in attending a meeting. Though hopeful, Irene kept her expectations modest for the group’s first meetings in October and November.

“If it doesn’t work, it doesn’t work, but it certainly seems like there are a lot of people out there who are mourning the loss of that child, and looking for that connection,” said Vouvalides.

Her expectations were exceeded.

“My husband and I thought that if we could have just one person come to the meeting, that would be great. It was amazing to see one after another after another come through the door.”

Helping Parents Heal is unique among bereavement groups in that it embraces a spiritual experience and the concept of an afterlife in a non-dogmatic way, according to its website.

“I’ve always been a very spiritual person.

I knew that my love for my child had to still exist. It doesn’t go anywhere,” said Vouvalides.

“I now choose to look at death differently. I see it as a walking through a door. My grief process is learning to love in separation, because Carly still exists. Just because her physical body died does not mean that the person does not exist.”

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Vouvalides has found that like herself, many grieving families had moved to the Lowcountry following the death of a child.

Originally from New Jersey, she’d spent her career as a dental hygienist, her husband Tony a recently retired school principal.

Though they probably would have moved down here eventually, Irene says, getting a fresh start somewhere new probably sped up the process.

“It’s kind of nice to pick yourself up and go somewhere where no one knows you, and you can tell your story if you can, but you’re not looked at as ‘there’s that woman that lost her child,’” she added.

For those who may be nervous about being in a bereavement group, Vouvalides encourages prospective visitors to just take the first step, and attend.

“Some people are hesitant to come to a meeting. They think ‘I don’t know if this is for

me. I don’t know if I am the kind of person that can talk in the group. I don’t know if I want anybody to know my story,’” she said.

“And what I say is ‘Just come. You have nothing to lose, and everything to gain.”

She knows from her own experience.

“Just to be in the presence of other people experiencing the same thing is very powerful.

It’s helped tremendously in my healing process, and I’d never thought I’d be in a place where I would think that I would be able to live my life without Carly,” said Vouvalides.

“But I know now that I have to -- I have no choice. And I hope help other people find out that they can go on, and they can find meaning in their life again” M Helping Parents Heal meets monthly at the Seaquins Ballroom meeting space at 1300 Fording Island Road in Bluffton. For more information, please contact Irene Vouvalides at 201-233-6015 or irenevouvalides@gmail.com.

The Helping Parents Heal website is at www. helpingparentsheal.info.

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VOLUNTEERING IN THE LOWCOUNTRY

BY LILY STINE // PHOTOS BY ARNO DIMMLING

Volunteering is a very important part of life, especially life here in the Lowcountry. We seek to improve our community on a day-to-day basis.

Volunteering is not simply helping others, or adding a few service hours to your résumé.

Volunteering is serving the community by bringing people together for a common cause.

You are strengthening your community’s foundation and building relationships.

Volunteers have a much larger impact than they may realize.

From delivering critical services, keeping our neighborhoods and bike paths safe, promoting educational and mentoring opportunities and even protecting wildlife by creating nature reserves, volunteers are a critical aspect of any area, and especially our area

here in the Lowcountry.

Volunteering helps a person gain new experiences and insights while giving back and helping others. It creates connections, reduces stress, saves resources, promotes personal growth and helps you make a difference in your community.

So it no surprise that there are many volunteer outlets in the Lowcountry area. If you are looking for a way to get involved

and give back, a few of our many service clubs are listed below.

It’s never too late to give back, and you may meet some friends along the way who share a common passion for helping others!

There are five Rotary Clubs in the Hilton Head, Bluffton and Okatie area, including: the Rotary Club of Okatie-Bluffton, Rotary Club of Bluffton, Rotary Club of Hilton Head Island, Rotary Club of Hilton Head Island-Sunset

and Rotary Club of Hilton Head Island-VanLandingham. Although all of the clubs meet separately, they all share the common goal of serving our community. Rotary Clubs bring together dedicated individuals to exchange ideas, build relationships and take action.

Programs for Exceptional People is a group that seeks to empower adults with special needs in southern Beaufort County by promoting independence and offering opportunities for social growth and maturity.

They provide many opportunities for their members, including: work enclaves with instructors, creative arts activities, outings in the community, recreation, events, attendance at local sporting events, movie outings and cultural activities in the community. The group believes that

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independent outings away from caregivers provide opportunities for members to create valuable friendships and important socialization. PEP encourages people in the community to volunteer with the group to help create a more inclusive atmosphere.

The Zonta Club of Hilton Head Island is part of a global network of professional women whose mission is to advance the status of women through service and advocacy. The group donates to and supports women in need through service projects and fundraisers, along with working to put an end to human trafficking, domestic violence and rape.

Heritage Classic Foundation is the general sponsor of the PGA Tour’s RBC Heritage Presented by Boeing and several other prominent golf events.

The group donates thousands of dollars generated from ticket sales and sponsorships to charitable organizations that enhance the quality of life for our citizens.

Boys & Girls Clubs of the Lowcountry The organization oper-

ates six clubs in Beaufort and Jasper Counties. The mission of the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Lowcountry — and clubs in every corner of the United States — is “to enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens.” The clubs operate on an annual budget of nearly $3 million, which is invested in the futures of our community’s children.

Community Foundation of the Lowcountry is a tax- exempt public charity that serves people with a common goal of improving the quality of life in the area.

The foundation helps the nonprofit sector grow by creating grants, holding fundraisers and leading philanthropic activities.

It fosters academic achievement, builds economic prosperity, achieves healthy ecosystems, encourages healthy lifestyles and supports social enrichment.

It is the largest source of unrestricted philanthropic resources dedicated to the Lowcountry area, with more than $54 million in grants and scholarships supporting worthy causes and local students. M December 2015 129

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TREND-SETTING HYBRID OF GOLF AND CROQUET FINDS A NEW HOME AT THE SEA PINES RESORT.

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ou may not have heard of it, but The Sea Pines Resort is setting the trend for this up-and coming sport, offering the game up as the newest activity in the resort’s ever-expanding roster of family-friendly activities.

The game is held on the newly enhanced lawn adjacent to the Harbour Town Clubhouse and is available for casual play, clinics and private events.

This program gives guests

the chance to try an introductory lesson to the game in a fun environment with professionally trained staff.

“This new amenity is a great addition to the resort,” said Rob Bender, director of recreation and marine operations. “Only steps away from the Inn & Club at Harbour Town, guests can enjoy this family-friendly game while enjoying the beautiful scenery of the golf course.”

So what exactly is golf croquet?

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BY JOHN HUDZINSKI

“Golf croquet is a form of regular croquet,” said Bender.

“It is a quick game to learn.”

Golf Croquet is played between two sides — the blue and black balls versus the red and yellow balls. In singles, each player plays two balls; in doubles each player plays the same ball throughout the game.

The object is to be the first side to score seven points.

A side scores a point when one of its balls is the first to pass through the next hoop in

sequence. Both sides are always contesting the same hoop.

If after scoring twelve points the game is tied at six all, hoop No. 3 is contested again to break the tie.

Play is made by striking a ball with a mallet. The player who is playing a turn is called the striker, and the ball in play for that turn is the striker’s ball.

Turns are played in the sequence blue, red, black, yellow. This sequence of colors is painted on the peg.

The standard court is 105’ by 84’ (35 yards by 28 yards).

Unless short grass is available (1/4” or less), the court should be scaled down, keeping the proportions from the standard court. On ordinary grass, such as a sports field or residential lawn, 50’ by 40’ is a good size.

The golf croquet court at The Sea Pines Resort is on the lawn behind the first tee “We have run several clinics and have had strong participation,” he said. “It is a great sport for any age, young and old. It is a great equalizer between kids and their grandparents.”

He said all guests of the resort are welcome and it is a nice offering, particularly for visiting families with children. Better yet, it’s free for casual play.

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THE CROSS-POLLINATION OF TENNIS AND BADMINTON PRODUCES SOMETHING AMAZING IN PICKLEBALL.

BY JOHN HUDZINSKI | PHOTO BY ARNO DIMMLING

Many residents of the Lowcountry are getting hooked on pickles, but it’s not the kind you find in a jar. It’s the growing sport of pickleball, a more forgiving cousin of tennis seasoned with a few other sports to create something truly unique.

In the Lowcountry, Sun City Hilton Head is ground zero for the burgeoning pickleball scene. Sun City’s club started in 2005 with fewer than 100 members and has grown to more than several hundred participants. Its members participate in tournaments around the state and around the southern region.

Sun City has 12 community pickleball courts, 8 of which are lighted, making it the premiere spot for the sport in the Lowcountry. But the appeal of this unique hybrid sport has spread quickly, reaching an enthusiastic base on Hilton Head Island.

B. C. Huselton is one of the volunteer organizers at the Island Recreation Center on Hilton Head, and he’s seen pickleball’s popularity explode first-hand Typically 35 members of the Hilton Head pickleball club participate weekly but as many as 50 participants have participated in a tournament. His group transforms the center’s six basketball courts into pickleball courts by using portable nets and chalk to draw the boundary lines. They use six nets, which allow 24 people to play at a time.

Usually played as a doubles game, pickleball players use wood or graphite paddles, similar to racquetball paddles, to hit a small plastic ball across the net. Depending on how you choose to play it, pickleball can be a leisure activity or a great way to work up a sweat.

“You can get an incredible workout in one hour,” Huselton said. “It’s a much more forgiving sport than tennis.’’

Because of this forgiveness, Huselton said, players can participate at different levels, enjoy the game and not feel overwhelmed.

Pickleball is not only a great form of exercise; but it’s also a great social outlet.

Players have a good time and meet new friends. And it’s not just local residents who show up to play. Visitors from all across the country stop in for a game of pickleball while on Hilton Head.

Plus, it gives the Rec Center a chance to get a little more use out of its basketball courts.

“It is a realistic approach to using under utilized facilities,” he added, referring to the use of basketball courts while kids are in school.

In addition to the Rec Center, some of Hilton Head’s famed resorts have started getting in on the action. The Palmetto Dunes Tennis Center recently added pickleball to the line-up of activities, with four pickleball courts located right in front of the Tennis Pro Shop.

The center is attractive for vacationers because it rents out courts by the hour and has special walk-on rates. It also offers several different levels of pickleball clinics for people of all ages, While pickleball is growing by leaps and bounds today, it has its roots back 50 years ago.

The story goes that after playing golf one summer Saturday in 1965, Joel Pritchard, a congressman from Washington State, and Bill Bell, a successful businessman, returned to Pritchard’s home on Bainbridge Island, WA (near Seattle) to find their families sitting around with nothing to do.

The property had an old badminton court, so Pritchard and Bell looked for some badminton equipment and could not find a full set of rackets. They improvised and started playing with ping-pong paddles and a perforated plastic “whiffle” ball At first they placed the net at badminton height of 60 inches and volleyed the ball

over the net. As the weekend progressed, the players found that the ball bounced well on the asphalt surface and soon the net was lowered to 36 inches.

The following weekend, Barney McCallum was introduced to the game at Pritchard’s home. Soon, the three men created rules, relying heavily on badminton. They kept in mind the original purpose, which was to provide a game that the whole family could play together.

By 1990, pickleball was being played in all 50 states — indoors and outdoors, in high school gyms and senior centers and in leagues and tournaments with official nets, balls and racquets. The official pickleball Association, USAPA, was chartered as a nonprofit corporation in 2005 Currently, the sport of pickleball is exploding in popularity with well over 2,000 locations on the USAPA’s Places to Play map and over 400,000 players.

Pickleball’s name is derived from the Pritchard family’s maritime pursuits. Frank’s wife, Joan, who was a competitive rower on the island. She sometimes referred to the “pickle boat,” as the slowest vessel in a race.

An ironic name, given the speed with which this unique hybrid sport has spread. M

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BY DEAN ROWLAND PHOTOS BY JOHN MCMANUS

If

the property, architecture, furnishings and gentle southern vibe of Gerry and Nancy Grossman’s residence could be concocted into a magic potion and squeezed into a bottle, “Lowcountry Comfort” might—and should — be on the label.

It would be a soothing lifestyle elixir day in and day out.

“When my wife and I are here walking around the outside, walking around the inside, we smile a lot,” said Gerry, a native New Yorker and a retired chemical industry executive and entrepreneur. “It makes us feel good. That’s special. This one just suits us, inside and out, and we just love it.”

“It does make us smile,” said his wife Nancy, a practicing attorney. “We wanted something bright with the light coming in…it’s bright and open.

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AT HOME New York native. “This is just what we wanted…for us, it’s just the right size.”

The right size for the Grossmans is a 3,800-square-foot home in Colleton River Plantation with a traditional Lowcountry architectural style — and coastal casual furnishings to match.

“I wanted a beachy, but comfortable, sophisticated feel, and I think that’s what we got,” Nancy said.

Jurors for the 2015 LightHouse awards, sponsored by the Hilton Head Area Home Builders Association, agreed.

The four-bedroom, three-and-a-half bathroom showcase received peer recognition by being named Best Overall, and receiving Best Kitchen and Best Bathroom, in its category.

The home, which sits on a lushly landscaped ½-acre lot with majestic live oaks and towering pine trees, was built by H2 Builders in Bluffton.

“What makes this house special to me is that the clients enjoyed the process and love their new home,” said H2’s Gus Hetzel, executive vice president of sales and client relations.

The Grossmans teamed with H2 in 2013 through its Design/Build Program, collaborating with Hetzel and owner Todd Hawk, architect Kenneth L. Gort and interior designer Hannah Fulton of the J Banks Design Group during the process. Hetzel also walked the couple through site evaluations, review board approvals, engineering plans, development schedules and cost appraisals.

“I took the ball and ran with it with them,” Hetzel said. “My role is facilitating through the design/build process.

“He’s a very detailed, organized guy,” Hetzel added. “He and I clicked really well in that regard so whenever anything looked imperfect in his world, I got it, I understood it and could make it perfect.”

One notable characteristic of the downstairs living area is the bank of oversized windows facing west toward the patio, the 45-foot-long heated swimming pool, inviting lagoon and the second hole of the Jack Nicklaus-designed golf course.

The spectacular view is accented by a constant daylong stream of sunlight into the kitchen, informal dining room, great room and master bedroom suite.

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Not surprisingly, the Grossman’s favorite sitting area is outside in the comfortable screened porch with the sweeping vista, which opens up to the dining room featuring a handmade stained maple wood farm table as the centerpiece. (Truth be told, a close runner-up for Nancy is the

build-out sitting area in the master suite.)

“We love the porch,” Nancy said. “We live on the porch most of the year.”

The entire home is custom designed and constructed by H2 Builders, and most of the furnishings, furniture, accessories and lighting fixtures were special ordered by J Banks.

KPM Flooring in Hilton Head provided the custom-designed area rugs downstairs, the upstairs carpeting and hand-scraped wide-

plank hickory flooring on the first level.

H2 and its skilled team of craftsmen designed and installed high-end millwork, custom cabinetry in the kitchen, and custom built-ins like the bookshelves in the great room and in the flex-room upstairs.

“We pay very close attention to detail and trim,” Hetzel said. “We do all of the trim ourselves.”

Soft neutral colors of the off-white and chinchilla gray variety bathe the walls, cabinetry and trim, and provide a dramatic contrast to the elegant solid and checked blues abundant in the area rug patterns, upholstery, throw pillows and other accessories. Original and commissioned artwork commands visual attention throughout.

The open floor plan downstairs with 12-foot-high ceilings culminate in the coffered ceiling design, transoms and a gas fireplace in the great room. The spacious kitchen with “beautiful custom cabinetry and lots of storage” dazzles the eyes with a quartzite topped island, honed granite counters, a dual-fuel Wolf range and hidden wine cooler, Hetzel said.

Elsewhere, the main bedroom’s sitting room alcove abounds with luxurious comfort: a 60-inch built-in television, rain shower head in the master bath with granite countertops and a door leading outside to the patio and pool where Nancy swims her laps. She’s also an accomplished tennis player, and they both enjoy golf.

A three-panel mahogany front door, two attics on both sides of the home for separate HV systems, a Control4 remote system for audio/visual inside and out beside the pool and other smart functions, plus other upgrades provide a leisurely Lowcountry lifestyle.

The Grossmans know it and appreciate it.

“Sometimes we walk in and just stand there and go, ‘Do we really live here?’”

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On and Off Island Just comparing Hilton Head to the mainland shows you can’t always trust national housing numbers. BY JEAN BECK

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hen national housing numbers are released, it may not always line up with the local market. This is especially true in our own market.

When area statistics are reported, they can encompass the tip of the toe of Hilton Head Island out to the Hardeeville/Jasper County area.

This broad area is a representation of the region, but when breaking down the numbers, it can be a very different picture. Take, for example, the year-to-date difference between Hilton Head Island and the mainland.

This is one of the reasons it is so important to have a professional Realtor when listing or buying a home. A Realtor has access to the data which supports the price of a home. Features, age of home, and location also play a factor in pricing a home.

If you are buying or selling, be sure to ask if your agent is a Realtor and a member of the Hilton Head Area Association of Realtors. M

Jean Beck is the executive vice president of the Hilton Head Area Association of Realtors.

Detached Homes Hilton Head Island January – October Median Price: $510,000 Number of closed units: 806 Attached Homes Hilton Head Island (condo/villas) January – October Median Price: $205,000 Number of closed units: 816 Mainland January – October (attached and detached) Median Price: $249,900 Number of closed units: 1,456 Hilton Head Region Residential Homes, Condos and Villas Median Price: $275,00 Number of Units Sold: 3,428

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STATELY AND ELEGANTHome overlooking a beautiful salt water Pool | Spa + the 13th Fairway in the private Golf Club. 5 Bedrooms, 5 Baths + 2 Half Baths. Carolina Room. $899,000

ANOTHER BEAUTIFUL NEW “Homes by Marshside” - Fall 2015 completion. 4 Bedrooms and 4 Full Baths.

Large Covered Porch overlooking 16th Fairway in The Golf Club. $799,000

FORMER MCNAIR BUILDERS home overlooking 16th Fairway of the Golf Club. 4 Bedroom, 4.5 Bath home.

Separate Cabana overlooks courtyard Pool. $779,000

BRAND NEW HOME built by “Homes by Marshside”. Sought after Great Room floorplan. 3 Bedrooms, 3.5 Baths plus Study. Double fairway view. $739,000

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CUSTOM BUILT CLASSICLowcountry home. Large Great Room. 4 Bedrooms, 3.5 Baths, Bonus Room, Study|Den + Screened Porch. Lagoon View $599,000

FABULOUS TOWNHOMES across from the Country Club of Hilton Head.

3 Bedrooms, 3 Baths, private elevator and 2 Car Garage. $525,000

IMMACULATE HOME overlooking the 14th green in the rear and the lagoon and 11th green of Oyster Reef in the front. 3 Bedrooms and 2.5 Baths. $489,000

BEST VALUE 4 BR Home. Secluded corner lot w/open space opening to a lagoon view. Carolina Room + incredible Screened Porch. $449,000

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DESIGNER DECORATED! Desirable 1st floor 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath beautifully furnished villa. Overlooking the sunsets on the Intracoastal Waterway and Skull Creek. $425,000

BEAUTIFUL UPDATED Home overlook ing the 8th Fwy. 3 Bedrooms + 2.5 Baths. New hardwood floors, Kitchen + Baths + much more! $419,000

VIEWS across golf course to Dolphin Head Beach. Remodeled with beautiful upgrades! 2nd home. 3 Bedrooms and 2 Baths. $399,000

GREAT HOUSE overlooking the 15th Fairway of Oyster Reef Golf Course. 3 Bedrooms and 3 Full Baths. Updated Kitchen and much more! $359,000

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HILTON HEAD PLANTATION 62 Bear Creek Drive. . . . . $275,000 INDIGO RUN 72 River Club Drive . . . . . $199,000 HAMPTON HALL 11 Sherbrooke Avenue . . . . $99,000 6 Normandy Circle . . . . . $75,000

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(843) 384-7300 or (800) 267-3285 ext. 215

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PRIVACY and lagoon view and has open space on three sides. Covered back deck. Deceiving from the outside. This home features 3 bedrooms and a den. The den could be converted to a 4th bedroom. There is a formal living room with a Savannah grey brick fireplace, a formal dining room as well as an eat-in kitchen. The second floor boasts a very large bedroom and a bath with 2 walk in attics, one of which could easily be converted to another room. $425,000

UP TO DATE floorplan with cathedral and tray ceilings, granite counter tops, stainless steel appliances, kitchen/family room, formal dining room and living room with fireplace and built-ins. Features 3 Bedrooms and 2.5 Baths, a 2-Car Garage, eat in kitchen and a family room that opens to the rear patio with its gas grill connection.The kitchen was redone in 2015 and master bath updated in 2011, the roof was replaced in 2006 and a new Lenox® HVAC system was installed in 2011. $423,000

ENJOY sitting on your private back deck viewing the tranquil lagoon with its fountain. 21 Highbush is a conveniently located to Spring Lake Recreation area with its tennis complex, new pavilion, the Plantation House and soon to be the new Spring Lake swimming pool. This home has 3 BR | 3 BA, a formal living and dining room, eat-in kitchen which is open to the family room. There is a side entry two-car garage and expansive wrap around deck. $418,900

HILTON HEAD PLANTATION home with panoramic view of Dolphin Head Golf Club 2nd fairway and green. Wrap around deck, short distance to both Spring Lake Pool Complex, Dolphin Head Beach Park and the Bluff walkway along Port Royal Sound. 3 BR or 2 plus den, living and dining room with wood floors and high ceilings, eat-in kitchen. Masonry Savannah grey brick fireplace. One owner house. $338,500

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LOCATED in the exclusive Golf Club Community of Indigo Run. Outdoor living area with fire pit and large stone and tile hot tub. High coffered ceiling with skylights and ceiling fan. Slate counter and an island with a Lynx grill and stainless steel Vent-A-Hood.

3500 sq. ft. 4 BR or 3 plus a bonus room, 4 full baths and an office home. Built in 2002 and features include hard coat stucco, high smooth ceilings, formal living room and dining room, wood and tile floors, granite tops and stainless steel appliances. $675,000

LOWCOUNTRY MASTERPIECE that is nestled under moss draped oaks. Enjoy the cool breezes off the marshes of Mackay Creek and view the 11th fairway of Moss Creeks North Course. 4 BR or 3 BR and Den / 3.5 BA with a formal dining room, an eat-in kitchen and family room. Antique Heart Pine floors and crown molding, French doors to beautiful back deck. Moss Creek is just minutes from world class Hilton Head Island but is a world away. $645,000

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DIRECT INTRACOASTAL WATERWAY and Fantastic Sunsets over Skull Creek and Pinckney Island. the first right just off the bridge.

Enjoy kayaking from your backyard or from the Mariners Cove docks. There is a complex pool, tennis and docks. 103 Mariners Cove is very unique in that it has 2 bedrooms and 2 full baths and a half bath. Updated with granite counters and tile flooring. Great for a permanent home, second home or rental property. $239,000

A GREAT WAY TO OWN a get-a-way at the Hilton Head Island Beach. Just steps from the ocean and in Coligny Plaza with its dining, shopping, night life and music. The oceanfront pool complex is outstanding. There is covered parking. This 1st floor one bedroom villas which can sleep 6 is turnkey ready. All you need to do is bring your toothbrush, bathing suit and some suntan lotion. $148,500

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This 3 Bedroom, 3.5 Bath home offers views and values. There is a formal Living Room & Dining Room, an open Kitchen/Family Room, 2 car side entry Garage, cathedral and tray ceilings. Great curb appeal and mature landscaping. $398,500

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AN OCEAN FRONT community in the heart of Hilton Head Island, home of Van Der Meer Tennis Center, Sonesta Resort Hotel and the Shipyard Golf Club. Owners have use of the Shipyard Beach Club a bike ride away. 903 is an oversized 2 BR, 2.5 BA with two extra flex rooms, kitchen and baths have been updated. Kitchen has granite. Harbour Master pool is great and overlooks a lagoon and golf fairway. Harbour Master is a small quiet community. $215,000

OPPORTUNITY TO BUILD your dream home in exclusive Spanish Wells. This homesite is 1.25 acres and is on the second fairway of the Spanish Wells Golf Club. Shown is a 3100+ sq.ft. home with a first floor master, future bonus room, easy to be a 3-car garage, generous allowances, office, kitchen/family room, walk in pantry and more.

Outstanding view of the golf course and easy walking distance to the community pool, tennis and clubhouse. Other floor plans available. $935,000

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FANTASTIC private oversized cul-de-sac Port Royal Plantation homesite nestled under the canopy of stately moss-draped live oaks and enhanced by the mature landscaping. Incredible marsh, Fish Haul Creek & Port Royal Sound views. The panoramic view is all the way across the Sound to Lands End on St. Helena Island. Features of this home include a raised tabby foundation, formal Living Room, formal Dining Room, an oversized Master Suite, 2 guest suites, 3 full baths, 3 half baths, 3 car garage, large utility room and very special wet bar with built-in wine racks for over 100 of your best bottles of wine. The Kitchen, Family Room and Carolina Room are totally open to each other.

Every room in the house has been remodeled with new pine or stone flooring, smooth ceilings, appliances, bathroom fixtures, cabinetry and more! $1,200,000

RECENTLY BEEN COMPLETELY RENOVATED and it is better than new with details and quality throughout. Features include travertine floors and in the master suite there is hand scraped wood floors. The ceilings are all smooth with exposed beams in the high ceilings of the living room, family room and master bedroom. This homehas four bedrooms or three with a bonus room. Each bedroom has its own private bath for a total of 4.5 baths. The side entry 2-Car garage is oversized and has extra storage. Other rooms include a formal dining room with tray ceiling, living and family room with a two-sided fireplace, gourmet kitchen, front porch and expansive rear deck. The gourmet cooks kitchen has it all and includes a gas dacor® cooktop, double wall ovens and warmer drawer, a porcelain farm sink, soft pull cabinetry and granite tops. $980,000

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18 COQUINA ROAD is second row ocean in Port Royal Plantation and just off the open space walkway to the beach and is nestled under stately moss draped hardwoods. Quality built in 1965 by one of Hilton Head Island’s original craftsmen. It is a home with a floor plan ahead of its time. The living space, living room, dining room and kitchen are all open and the ceiling is high. The masonry fireplace separates the living space. $590,000

LOCATED on the desirable Park in Woodbridge, view of the gazebo. Four bedroom, three and a half bath with a salt water swimming pool.

This home features a first floor master suite, eat-in kitchen, formal living, formal dining and family room with a fireplace. Custom features are seen throughout this home including your very own outdoor kitchen. $389,000

THE TOWNES are zoned for the new River Ridge Academy and is close to dining and shopping. Lovely 3 bedroom 2 bath townhome has a great layout.This townhome features a screened porch with storage unit and lovely wooded view off the eat-in kitchen. It even has a front porch! The Townes has a community pool and sidewalks and is centrally located on Buckwalter Parkway. $142,900

CONVENIENT COUNTRY LIVING, midway between Hilton Head Island, Savannah and Beaufort on approximately an acre in a non-gated community. Looking for an at-home workshop, 5 Pond View Court in Grande Oaks has an oversized garage with wrap around work benches and shelving. Elevated foundation, 3 bedroom 2 bath, fireplace, front porch and large rear deck. Very private location great for small at-home business. $240,000

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CHARMING 3 bedroom home located in new River Ridge school district. Features tile flooring and cathedral ceilings with ceiling fans.

There is an open eat-in kitchen off the great room and a garage. Sandy Pointe is located off of Buckwalter Parkway and features a community pool, playground and basketball goal. It is located near Publix shopping center and the Station 300 entertainment center. $169,900

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WELCOME DEBBIE CORT CHARLES SAMPSON REAL ESTATE GROUP WELCOMES DEBBIE CORT TO THE TEAM. Debbie has been a lowcountry resident for the past 15 years. Since 2007, Debbie has had high profile positions at WHHI TV as a producer, director, creative and marketing advisor for her clients as well as a program host. Debbie has great listening and communication skills, a desire to help others and good local market knowledge.

“Having worked with Debbie for many years filming the WHHI Real Estate Insight programs, I know firsthand how great Debbie will be as a REALTOR. We are excited Debbie is now part of our team.” — Charles Sampson

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SEA PINES REAL ESTATE AT THE BEACH CLUB 15 MIZZENMAST LANE ˜ SEA PINES

101 SHOREWOOD VILLA ˜ SOUTH FOREST BEACH

130 HIGH BLUFF ROAD ˜ HILTON HEAD PLANTATION

An elegant house with distinctive architectural detail. Lofted LR ceiling/antique wooden beams, ÿ replace, multiple views of the 10th, 16th, 17th, 18th Harbour Town Golf Links/Glistening lagoons, Calibogue Sound, Sunsets. A Show-House for the discriminating buyer. A ÿ ne value. Must see.

MLS #340619 $3,475,000 UF

Very upscale, ocean front villa on ground level. Walk out patio door to beach or pool. No stairs! Three bedrooms, three full baths. Great bedroom separation. Open ° oor plan with beautiful furniture and appliances. Gently used as second home and would be a great rental villa.

MLS #338313 $948,000

Large homesite with great view of golf course and lagoon. Three bedrooms, Three full baths. Gently used as a second home. Sun Room and eat in kitchen. Very close to Port Royal Sound.

MLS #338783 $409,000

Diann Wilkinson 843.671.2587

Mary Pracht 843.298.1715

16 ST. ANDREWS PLACE ˜ SEA PINES

10 SPINNAKER COURT ˜ SEA PINES

111 WINDSOR PLACE ˜ PALMETTO DUNES

Open ° oor plan, house was remodeled in 2007. House has 14’ elevation, many features, heart pine ° oors, granite throughout, marble, new appliances, carpet and spray foam insulation. Located on 8th fairway of Harbour Town Golf Links. Very open ° oor plan.

Sea Pines ARB has granted conceptual approval for pool.

MLS #332853 $1,495,000

Overlooking 18th fairway of Harbour Town Golf Course, Calibogue Sound and Daufuskie Island. Completely renovated 2014 with two master bedrooms, two separate living rooms and kitchens. 5th ° oor is an outdoor patio with hot tub, TV, refrigerator, and half bath with amazing views. 4 bedrooms have golf water views.

MLS #340618 $3,275,000

1st ° oor Oceanfront Villa, 1 Br 2 Ba with views overlooking ocean and pool courtyard area. Nice large balcony, end unit with over 1000 sq ft. New kitchen appliances as of 2013. This is one of the bigger one bedrooms o˝ ered.

MLS #341253 $469,000

Zach Patterson 843.338.8621

Je° Hall 843.384.7941

11 BEACHSIDE DRIVE ˜ SEA PINES

22 RUDDY TURNSTONE ˜ SEA PINES

24 WING SHELL LANE ˜ HILTON HEAD PLANTATION

Updated 4 bedroom, 4 bath high ceilings Beach home with views to the ocean and easy walk to the beach. Granite kitchen with stainless appliances. Large screen porch plus 2 car carport with much storage and community pool. Walk to South Beach o˝ ers plus South Beach Racquet Club. Projected gross rentals of $50,000.

MLS #339813 $1,059,000

Beautifully furnished high ceiling 4 Bedroom, 4.5 Bath 4th row ocean home with big pool and sundeck. Perfect ° oor plan with living room, big eat-in kitchen with Family room and separate laundry. Large 2 car garage, mature landscaping and ideal 2nd home or grate rental. Easy to show!

MLS #339967 $1,625,000

Lovely custom-built family home 4700 h.s.f. 4 BR, 4 BA Master Br on 1st ° oor with ÿ replace. Large dining room, cozy den w/ wet bar & ÿ replace. O˛ ce w/ built-in bookcases. Sizable bonus room above garage. Wonderful, deep back yard to enjoy pool & patio overlooking Sound & Ocean!

MLS #339681 $999,000

Tommy Austin 843.384.7033

Bill Buryk 843.422.4431

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Terrific Location on this great Windmill Harbour Boatslip. Lowest priced boatslip. Rare 48’ type E-5. (Property OWNERSHIP not required.)

This boatslip is located in one of the only Lock-Enclosed Harbours on the East Coast, thereby giving your boat TOTAL SECURITY with depth of harbour at 8 to 14 feet 24/7. Taxes $1,098.39.

MLS #333948 $69,900

Come see this handsome WOW house in Sea Pines! Harbour Town Golf Course area! Iron-gated enclosed courtyard, beautiful fan-shaped living room, formal foyer, separate dining room, 4 bedrooms, 4 baths, family room, gourmet kitchen, heated pool, garage, media room, exquisite furnishing!

MLS #341093 $1,119,000

Steps to the Beach W/Golf & Lagoon view of Ocean Course. LG Kitchen/FR with FPL, LR/DR with 2nd FPL. Enormous Master Suite W/Sitting area and huge bath. 2 Additional BRS & BA’S, Screened Porch, O˜ ce/Game room over Garages, Maple Flrs, High Ceilings, Pool & Deck.

Over 3400 HTD sq ft w/expansion possibilities.

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Pete Rebish 843.290.0998

548 OCEAN COURSE VILLAS ° SEA PINES

2003 TURTLE LANE ° SEA PINES ° OCEANFRONT

1405 SEA CREST ° NORTH FOREST BEACH

You can walk to the beach, the award winning Plantation Golf Club AND the gorgeous Sea Pines Beach Club. Updated inside, this villa & location make for the perfect seaside getaway. A popular short term rental spot due to the easy access to top shelf amenities, this villa is also great for a private hideaway or permanent residence.

Rarely on the market, Ocean Course Villas are hard to duplicate.

MLS #339178 $499,000

Beautifully updated 3 BR, 3 BA Oceanfront “end unit”. The largest 3br ° oor plan in private Turtle Lane. Fresh Beach decor invites you in. Tile ° oors, custom wall treatments, fabulous Mbath and guest baths, Light and bright white and stainless kitchen. Total privacy with Oceanfront Views. 2 Pools on premises, underground parking. Short walk to new Beach Club, Plantation Club and other new amenities and restaurants.

Absolutely the best 2 bedroom, 2 bath Sea Crest ever o˛ ered with upgrades galore. New bathrooms, HVAC, furnishings, appliances, water heater, kitchen cabinets and granite counters. Smooth ceilings. Rental potential up to $60,000 VRBO with proven return clientele. Amazing, big, ocean views!

MLS #338178 $759,000

MLS #341311 $1,749,500 f

Gold Coast”– 3rd ROW – Sea Pines

MLS #338503 $1,395,000 unf.

Pete Rebish 843.290.0998

Rob Reichel 843.384.6789

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914 CUTTER COURT ° SEA PINES

181 TWIN OAKS VILLA ° SEA PINES

Very private 1/2 acre lot with a great ° oor plan and sweeping lagoon/golf vistas all within walking distance to the beach and Sea Pines Beach Club. 4BR/5BA home with a bonus room with a ÿ rst ° oor master and excellent bedroom separation. Beautiful screened pool , outdoor decking for living and entertaining.

MLS #339321 $1,499,000

Enjoy beautiful views of the newly completed Harbour Town Golf Club and #’s 1 and 9 of Harbour Town Golf Links from this fabulous villa. Newer appliances. Remodeled baths, and freshly painted.

Great rental property in the heart of Harbour Town! Upscale dining and the entertainment of Harbour Town are just steps away.

MLS #338619 $339,000

Beautifully remodeled, end unit in prestigious Twin Oaks Villas on the Harbour Town Golf Links with InterCostal Waterway views!

3BR/3BA masterfully designed and furnished with stone and hardwood ° oors, stainless appliances, high ceilings, and granite throughout. Magniÿ cent location and very strong rentals!

MLS #337961 $825,000

Wendy Corbitt 843.816.2672

Wendy Corbitt 843.816.2672

Lynne Anderson 843.384.5426

Lorri Lewis 843.422.6448

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Happy Holidays!

28 Clyde Lane – BRAND NEW!! High quality home being offered by Tom Peeples Builder Inc. Enjoy super views of unique semi island green and water from your screened in porch downstairs & golfers porch upstairs. Features 4 Bedrooms/4.5 Baths with open floor plan, hardwood, granite, crown molding, and all the goodies, 2-car garage plus golf cart garage. $699,500

FOREST BEACH

1 Guscio Way – Fabulous oceanfront retreat with views that will last a life time! Multi level 6 bedroom, 7.5 Bath home. All elevator serviced and 3+ car garage. Covered back porch with pool and spa overlooking the beach. Annual rental income of $160,000! $3,150,000

FOLLY FIELD

10-100 Island Club – First floor - 2 Bedroom/2 Bath with tranquil lagoon views! Beautifully updated kitchen with granite countertops, smooth ceilings throughout, plantation shutters, tiled bathroom showers, and more! Island Club amenities include 3 swimming pools, 9 tennis courts, 24 hour security, and all just steps to the beach...what could be more inviting? $275,000

HILTON HEAD PLANTATION

35 Bent Tree Lane – Incredible views and location…just 300 steps to Dolphin Head Beach, Port Royal Sound and Rec Center. Spacious open floor plan with 3 BR/ 2.5 BA, panoramic golf views, updated granite kitchen, stone and wood flooring, extensive crown moldings, skylights, 2 sided fireplace, huge screened in porch, beautifully landscaped and more! $529,000

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Ingrid Low

(o) 843-686-6460 (c) 843-384-7095 www.ingridlow.com ingrid@ingridlow.com

Selling Island-wide for Over 29 Years with Over $245 Million Sold!

Ann Webster

(o) 843-686-2523 (c) 843-384-5338 www.annwebster.com ann@annwebster.com

Selling Island-wide for Over 29 Years with Over $225 Million Sold!

Betty Hemphill (c) 843-384-2919 www.bettyhemphill.com betty@bettyhemphill.com

Selling Island-wide for Over 25 Years with Over $250 Million Sold!

W NE G TIN LIS 5 BOLEN HALL – LONG COVE CLUB – Beautiful views of the 16th hole of the Pete Dye golf course, 4 bedrooms, 4 baths, cozy family room with fireplace, sun room and private pool. NEW ROOF! $569,000

27 SPARTINA CRESCENT – Fabulous newer contemporary marsh front 4 bed/4 1/2 bath plus library, Carolina room, living room/ sitting room. Popular great room with open kitchen. Smooth 10 ft ceilings, wood floors, community pool and tennis. $950,000

102 CLUB COURSE DRIVE – SEA PINES – Curb appeal, location, view, lg. size of all rooms and excellent condition makes this gracious home extra special. 3BR/3BA, approx.

3888 sq.ft. in a beautiful golf course setting. $749,900

4 PINTAIL — Charming 3 BR English cottage only steps to the beach with screened porch, private HEATED POOL, exquisite furnishings and proven rental history. $725,000 furnished.

38 GULL POINT – Stunning remodel of custom 4 BR, 3.5 BA home plus Carolina room, screen porch, heated pool, spa & lush landscaping on high 14 ft elevation property with expansive marsh views. Community marina, tennis courts and less than a mile to the beach. $1,632,000

36 RED OAK — SEA PINES — Charming 3BR/3BA home built by Johnson Delaney features a lg. Carolina room, living room, kitchen/family, sep. dining room, gas fireplace and stove. Oak, tile and brick floors. Heated pool with great decking area. Mature landscaping in a very private setting. $699,000

7 SEASIDE SPARROW — A charming 3rd row beach house with 4 bedrooms, 4 baths, private heated pool, screened porch and views of Sprunt Pond. Excellent rental history and fully furnished for $1,245,000.

34 STONEY CREEK ROAD — SEA PINES — Charming Cape Cod style 3 BR/3

6 RUDDY TURNSTONE – SEA PINES – Utterly charming 4 BR, 4 BA walk to the beach! Open floor plan with updated kitchen & baths, separate family room, wood floors and private pool. $1,450,000 furnished.

1468 SOUND VILLA – Beautiful water views from this refurbished 4 bedroom /4 bath South Beach town home.

Updated kitchen and baths, cozy den, fireplace, 1 car garage and pool. Ideal rental property. $1,100,000 furnished.

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4 LAVINGTON ROAD – LONG COVE – Classic Williamsburg-style home. 4 BR/4.5 BA. First floor master. Custom built, exceptional quality. Reclaimed antique heart-pine and cherry flooring. Extensive moldings. Formal living & dining rooms. Grand foyer. Impressive array of mature plantings. MUST SEE. $899,000

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1/2 BA plus den home with terrific views of sparking lagoon and down 11th fairway of Heron Point course. Easy walk to Harbor Town. Wood Floors, remodeled kitchen and baths. Screen porch and patio plus front courtyard and 2nd level balconies. $635,000 Furn

SEA PINES – Charming all one level 2 plus den/2 bath home in Greenwood Forest midway between the beach and Harbour Town. Vaulted ceilings, fireplace, eat in kitchen, dining room.

Community pool, tennis, playground and park. $385,000

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8 Catalina Court:

9 Christo Drive:

47 Hickory Forest Drive:

280 Seabrook Landing Drive:

25 Winding Trail Lane:

13 Sams Point Lane:

We moved here for one reason OUTDOOR LIVING! You have just found it with one of the best garden areaoutdoor living space-nature lovers paradise spots around.

Located down the road from the private Hickory Forest Beach access, this 4 bedroom + office/craft room or mother in law suite even has a 1st floor master bedroom w/ HUGE Master closet spaces, yes spaces! Travertine floors, updated eat in kitchen w/ stainless steel appliances, fireplace, builtins, great laundry room and even smooth ceilings. Offered for $479,000.

When you pull up to this home, you will know what CURB APPEAL really means! This home is fantastic, totally renovated from top to bottom, it’s endless: Open custom Chef’s kitchen to living area, gorgeous master bathroom w/2 walk in master closets, new Anderson sliders, all new plumbing, nearly all new windows and much, much more! Private outdoor living area w/ lagoon views make this the perfect setting. Owners have multiple outdoor entertaining areas, it’s just plain awesome! Offered for $479,000.

HAMPTON LAKE 19 Sweet Pond:

Unbelievable value that Hampton Lake has to offer! LAKE VIEW home with screened in Lanai private heated POOL/ SPA/WATERFALL and your very own DOCK on the Lake suitable for a 18’ boat and kayak. Desirable open floor plan with an amazing Chef’s kitchen, you can entertain with the best of them!

Beautiful hardwood floors on the main level, custom built-ins and a gas fireplace are some of the features, just too many to list!

Tons of storage, office-study and loft/bonus room with full bath.

Offered for sale for $727,900.

Curb appeal the minute you pull up to the home and even more awe inspiring when you step inside. Tons of natural light throughout this home and a beautiful fully renovated eat in kitchen. It gets better! 1st floor master bedroom w/gorgeous renovated master bathroom w/large closet w/custom built ins. Totally renovated guest baths, 2 walk in attics and plenty of closet space throughout. Not to mention, VIEWS...with both golf and lagoon views, this home just keeps getting better!

Offered for sale for $539,000.

Fantastic 4 bedroom + Den/Office and even a loft area!

If you need the perfect layout w/a gorgeous renovated kitchen w/custom cabinets, granite counter tops, stainless steel appliances and all OPEN to the main living area w/ tons of natural light and high cathedral ceilings. Complete with a 1st floor master bedroom, large master bathroom and large walk in closet w/built ins.Want more? How about a heated pool and spa with tons of privacy! You even have a Carolina Room or make it your own whatever room!

Offered for $599,900.

Unbelievable is the only way to describe this home, the detail is absolutely stunning! Over 1/2 an acre perfectly situated to capture GORGEOUS Marsh and Sound views.

Sit back on your deck or enjoy your screened in porch with fireplace taking it all in. Open floor plan w/eat in kitchen complete with top of the line everything! The detail is endless: Stunning wood and tile flooring, detailed crown molding/chair rail, newer energy efficient HVAC’s, mosquito system & more. 3 car garage, office, dining room and media room. Offered for $1,399,000.

MOSS CREEK PLANTATION 8 Wax Myrtle Court:

The quintessential Low Country lifestyle home!

Curb appeal the minute you pull up to the driveway.

The open floor plan living area w/Gorgeous wood flooring throughout and high ceilings, plenty of windows allowing for great natural light. Custom kitchen w/granite counters, gas range and plenty of cabinet space.

Great bedroom separation offers privacy for your guests or kids.

Fireplace, deck, screened in porch and AWESOME lagoon views.

Even a new HVAC in 2013. Offered for $449,000.

Helped 90 buyers and sellers realize their dreams this year in the Lowcountry!

Rick Saba

Carolina Realty Group (843) 683-4701 Rick@TheBestAddressinTown.com www.RickSaba.com 2009 Realtor® of the Year Hilton Head Area Association of Realtors® 2005 President Hilton Head Area Association of Realtors®

H I LT O N H E A D P L A N T A T I O N

Fantastic opportunity to purchase a one level home with amazing golf fairway and views of the 15th green of the CC of HH. Huge back yard, large enough for a pool w/plenty of outdoor living space. A great layout with the desired open floor plan with eat in kitchen open to great room w/fireplace, gorgeous living room w/fireplace and dining area. Large 1st floor master bedroom w/great natural light. Features such as: Granite counters, tons of storage, trey ceilings, large laundry room w/sink and even 2 NEW HVAC’s…..Offered for sale for just $474,000.

H I LT O N H E A D P L A N T A T I O N

www.RickSaba.com

SEA PINES PLANTATION 28 Woodbine Place:

Superb one level fully furnished home located on one of the most private streets on all of Sea Pines.

Sitting on a fantastic golf view lot with a gorgeous pool and spa, you really won’t want to leave your seat. Beautifully renovated open floor plan kitchen, updated bathrooms, large open living/family room area with fireplace, vaulted ceilings, screened in porch and awesome views! A great buy at $649,000.

I was an out of town seller and Rick did a fantastic job on checking on the house and giving us guidance on what needed to be updated so it could sell.

He was always professional. It was a pleasure working with him and I would highly recommend him. — Julie Colvis, KY 2015 My wife and I have had the privilege of knowing Rick for over 10 years and in that time he has handled three real estate transactions for us. His enthusiasm is evident in everything he does, from educating himself on the local real estate market, tirelessly accompanying us from home to home until we found exactly what we wanted, negotiating with the seller’s agent to get us the fairest price, and following up with every detail well beyond the transaction closing. He helped make our dream of moving to Hilton Head Island become a reality and I trust him completely. — John and Betsey HHI, SC 2015

Would you like to get AUTO ALERTS on ANY COMMUNITY OR VILLA COMPLEX? Please call (843) 683-4701 or email me today Rick@TheBestAddressinTown.com

Happy Searching! www.SearchRealEstateHiltonHead.com

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DEC. 3

The 2015 Hilton Head Monthly Readers’ Choice Awards Party: 5:30-9 p.m. at Sonesta Resort Hilton Head. You voted on your favorites, now come out and join them in celebrating their big win.

This is the can’t-miss party of the year with live music, great food and good times. Check out our list further down the calendar of the top five reasons you should attend.

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DEC. 5

The Bluffton Historical Preservation Society Oyster Roast Fundraiser: 5-8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 5, Bluffton Oyster Factory Park, 63 Wharf Street, Bluffton. Local May River oysters and BBQ will be served at the event. Tickets are $30 per person, children 12 and under are free. Tickets can be sold in advance or at the door. For more information or to purchase tickets, please call the Heyward House Historic Center at 843-757-6293.

DEC.10

“A Journey of Friendship”: 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 10, Holy Family Church, 24 Pope Avenue.

Congregation Beth Yam and Holy Family Catholic Church will cosponsor a first-of-its-kind program to celebrate interreligious shared aspirations. It will include musical productions by David Kimball and Linda Hamilton, musical directors at Congregation Beth Yam and Holy Family Church. A keynote address will be provided by guest speaker Dr. Shira I. Lander, director of Jewish studies at Southern Methodist

University, acclaimed author and lecturer. The event is free of charge and includes a reception with refreshments. For more information call 843-785-2895.

DEC. 19

2015 Hilton Head Hospital Jingle Jingle 5K Road Race & Health Walk: 9 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 19, Hilton Head Hospital Campus, 25 Hospital Center Blvd, and Main Street. A percentage of proceeds goes to benefit The TEARS Foundation and CODA. Bring new unwrapped toys, gift cards, or phone

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cards for donations to benefit CODA (Citizens Opposed to Domestic Abuse ). People who donate items will qualify to win a Holiday Gift Package valued at over $150. The first 500 participants in the 5K will receive a Long Sleeve Jingle Jingle T-shirt, jingle bells, and a candy cane. A festive award ceremony featuring a visit from Santa, refreshments, music and door prizes will be held following the race. FREE Children’s Fun Run. For more information visit www.bearfootsports.com.

ART Dec. 1-12

“Waiting for Santa With Bluffton:”at the home of Annabel Lee Hammet on Calhoun St, Bluffton. Privately sponsored, the 12 white curtains resembling a giant Advent Calendar will transform each day starting Dec. 1,

revealing all the 12 Christmas scenes painted by American impressionist artist Candace Whittemore Lovely. For more information call 843-298-0505 or 843-540-3963.

DEC. 1-5

An Exhibit of Contemporary Art

by N. Jack Huddle: SOBA Gallery, 6 Church Street, Bluffton. The Society of Bluffton Artists Gallery welcomes N. Jack Huddle as the featured artist.

“An Exhibit of Contemporary Art” presents colorful abstractions of common themes with dominant colors in each, intentionally used to set the mood of the viewer. Admission is free. For more information call 843-757-6586 or visit sobagallery.com.

Dec.1-31

“Still Lifes” by Candace Whittemore Lovely: 7am-3pm through December

DEC 5.

Oysters: It’s no secret that the Hilton Head and Bluffton areas have a plethora of popular seafood resturants.What you should be taking full advantage of during these chilly winter months are the local oysters. It’s a well known fact that our local oysters are only available during the months with the letter “R” in them, but recently the water temperatures have been too hot to get good oysters. Sure you’ve had Gulf oysters, or Connecticut Blue Points, but there’s nothing like the taste of a fresh local oyster. Forget about the crackers and cocktail, these babies can stand alone without all the extras. Check out the Bluffton Historical Preservation Society Oyster Roast Fundraiser: 5-8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 5, Bluffton Oyster Factory Park, 63 Wharf Street, Bluffton to get your fill! For more information or to purchase tickets, please call the Heyward House Historic Center at 843-757-6293.

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Dec. 12 10am-12pm Ginerbread De

in The French Bakery, featuring Lovely’s oil painting “Nantucket Main.” Several of the still lifes were painted plein aire at the French Bakery with their pastries. Please have your next coffee, breakfast or lunch with the French Bakery and enjoy the art. For more information call Lovely’s studio 843-540-3963 or the French Bakery 843-342-5420.

DEC. 8 – JAN. 2

”For the Love of Beads” Jewelry and Beyond: 10 a.m.-4 p.m.°and 90 minutes before Arts Center performances,°Tuesday-Saturday Dec. 8-Jan. 2, at the Art League of Hilton Head Gallery located inside Arts Center of Coastal Carolina, 14 Shelter Cove Lane, Hilton Head Island. Explore bead artistry with six Art League jewelers: Caroline Alderman, Nancy Apy, Lydia Chojnacki, Carol Geraghty, Maxine

Oliver and Linda Raih. Unique, oneof-a-kind pieces will be on display and for sale. For more information call 843-681-5060.

Dec. 9

Color with Candace Whittemore Lovely: 3-5 p.m. at French Bakery on Shelter Cove Waterfront Park. Feast on croissants and tea while coloring with American impressionist, Boston school painter and Copley master, Candace Lovely. Bring questions and your own art, $18. For reservations and information call (843)342-5420.

CHAMBER OF COMMERCE DEC. 1

Business Education Partnership: 8:30 a.m.-9:30 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 1,

DEC 12

Gingerbread Decorating: Although the fi rst gingerbread recipe originated in Greece around 2400 BC, decorating gingerbread houses started in Germany during the 16th century. These candy dressed houses didn’t popular until the Brothers Grimm published Hansel and Gretel. This tale is credited for bringing gingerbread to America. Gingerbread decorating has since become a popular Christmas tradition and has even sparked some different competitions. Jon Lovitch holds the record for building the largest gingerbread village, it consists of 1,003 buildings. Join First Presbyterian Church 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 12, for gingerbread decorating.

Visit the church website at www.fpchhi.org°or call the church offi ce at°843-6813696°for more information.

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Chamber Headquarters, 1 Chamber of Commerce Drive, Hilton Head Island. For more information contact Hannah Horne at hhorne@hiltonheadisland.org or visit www.hiltonheadchamber.org.

DEC. 4

Government Affairs: 8 a.m.-9 a.m. Friday, Dec. 4, Chamber Headquarters 1 Chamber of Commerce Drive, Hilton Head Island. For more information contact Hannah Horne at hhorne@hiltonheadisland.org or visit www.hiltonheadchamber.org.

DEC. 7

Young Professionals: 5:30-7 p.m. Monday, Dec. 7, Bluffton Room, 15 Promenade St.,˜Bluffton.

Sweetgrass Art:

The chamber’s Young Professionals Group is a fastgrowing force in the Lowcountry business community. Come out and see what the networking group for the under-40 set is all about. For more information visit www.hiltonheadchamber.org.

DEC. 9

Coffee Talk: 8:30 a.m.

Wednesday, Dec. 9, Corner Perk Café, 1297 May River Rd, Bluffton. Join us for an informative Chamber Coffee Talk with USCB Chancellor Dr. Al Panu. Come hear the innovative ideas he brings to the Lowcountry in his new role as chancellor and take part in our valuable business education partnership. For more information visit www.hiltonheadchamber.org.

DEC 5-19

Sweetgrass Art: Sweetgrass baskets are a historical African art form brought to American in the 17th century. Fanner baskets were brought to the Lowcountry as an important tool for rice processing and production. Today Charleston, SC has one of the most thriving sweetgrass markets. Sweetgrass baskets are not only a distinct cultural art form, but also a symbol of community and tradition. Come celebrate one of the Lowcountry’s best art forms with some sweetgrass wreath making at 10:30 a.m.-12:30p.m. Saturdays, Dec. 5-19, the Coastal Discovery Museum, 70 Honey Horn Drive, Hilton Head Island. For more information and reservations call 843-689-6767 ext. 223.

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HEALTH AND WELLNESS Dec.4

New River Wellness Institute’s Free Yoga, Wine & Cheese Workshop: 5:15 p.m. at the New River Wellness Center in Okatie. The event will include a free mini workshop/class on the practice of Yin & Yang Yoga, followed by a wine & cheese happy hour.

This workshop will include yoga practice along with some short lectures on this unique style of yoga which is designed to increase the body’s range of motion by smoothly moving between simple yoga postures which target the joints and connective tissues. The opportunity to socialize and ask questions will follow with a complementary wine and cheese reception. More information can be found at www.meetup.com/Yin-Yogaof-Hilton-Head-Island-Bluffton/ or (843) 547-4058.

DEC. 9

Retina Specialist to Speak at Hampton Inn and Suites: 2 - 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 9, Hampton Inn and Suites Bluffton-Sun City.

Peter Liggett, M.D., a Hilton Head retina specialist, will conduct an educational seminar on macular degeneration RSVP at www.hhmr.org/ hamptoninn/. This event is open to the public. Snacks and beverages will be provided.

HOLIDAY FESTIVITIES NOV. 21-JAN. 2

Dove Street Festival of Lights: 6-10 p.m. nightly Nov. 21- Jan. 2, Shelter Cove Towne Centre. A Hilton Head Island holiday tradition for more than 20 years returns to Shelter Cove Towne Centre for the 2015 holiday season. Visitors from across the region can experience the magic

DEC. 4

Town of Bluffton’s Christmas Tree Lighting: 5 p.m.-6:30 p.m. Friday, Dec.4, Bluffton Town Hall, 20 Bridge St. Enjoy a musical performance by M.C. Riley Elementary School Students, a Santa Claus Appearance in the auditorium, and the mayor’s Welcome and Announcement of Bluffton Parade’s Grand Marshall. For more information visit www.townofbluffton.sc.gov, or call 843-706-4534.

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of the cascading lights display. The 2015 season will add the new Shelter Cove Community Park to the amazing display of more than 75,000 lights.

Enjoy nightly holiday entertainment and fun for all ages. For more information, call 843-6863090.

DEC. 4

Eighth Annual Blizzard at Blue Heron Trail: 6-9 p.m. Friday, Dec. 4, Blue Heron Trail, 321 Bailey Lane, Ridgeland. The 8th Annual Blizzard at Blue Heron Nature Trail benefitting the Boys & Girls Club of Jasper County will take place at the Blue Heron Nature Trail. The community is invited to celebrate the beginning of the holiday season at this fun and festive event featuring snow, bouncy houses, a Festival of Trees, local arts and crafts as well as s’mores and hot chocolate. Bring the whole family for a night of snowy fun! Even Santa Claus will be there to kick off the holiday season. Tickets are $10 for youths, visit www.bgclowcountry.org/Jasperevents, or call 843-645-2323 for more information.

DEC 4.

Winter Wonderland Festival: 4 p.m.-8 p.m., Shelter Cove Community Park. The festival provides a safe environment parents can take their children to start their Holiday celebration. Everyone is welcome! There will be hayrides, carnival games, petting zoo, children’s parade and much more. Don’t Forget that we will be joined By Mr. & Mrs. Claus!

Admission: children (2-15): $10, adults: Free. For more information visit islandrec.org.

DEC. 5

Town of Bluffton’s Annual Christmas Parade: 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 5, beginning at Town Hall, 20 Bridge St., and ending at Red Cedar Elementary School. Parade Awards will be presented at December’s Town Hall meeting. For more information visit www.townofbluffton.sc.gov or call 843706-4534.

DEC. 5

The Sea Island Chamber Singers present Messiah: 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 5, USCB Center for the Arts, 805 Carteret Street, Beaufort, SC. The Sea Island Chamber Singers will present Part I of Handel’s famous oratorio, “Messiah.” Come together as a community for this iconic event of the holiday season. Adult Tickets: $25, Senior Tickets: $20 Student December 2015 179

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Dec. 12 5 pm “A Christmas Gospel

Mary Poppins Takes Flight

PHOTO BY TR MEDIA WORLD

at the Arts Center

FROM L TO R: RACHEL STRATTON (JANE BANKS), ALLEGRA LELAND (MARY POPPINS), AND BLAKE LUTZ (MICHAEL BANKS).

It’s a supercalifragilisticexpialidocious time.

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ary Poppins is flying high at the Arts Center, Dec. 9 – 31, and it promises to be a not-to-be-missed event for the entire family. Bursting with dazzling stagecraft, stunning design, old-fashioned storytelling virtues and genuine charm, this Casey Colgan-directed musical brings our favorite enchanted nanny to life.

With plenty of surprises in store for audiences, this magical musical is choreographed by Nic Thompson, who most recently graced the Arts Center stage as Tulsa in the 2015 production of “Gypsy,” and notably performed in the ensemble of the “Mary Poppins” National Tour in 2011 and transferred to the Broadway Company in 2012 for the majority of that year.

Kathleen Bateson, president and CEO of the Arts Center, said, “This BroadwayWorld awardwinning duo of Casey Colgan as director and Nic Thompson as

choreographer, plus a talented cast of 31 and the stellar creative production team behind the show has combined to create a family-friendly experience that’s both breathtaking and heartwarming! We are proud to produce this regional premiere for the holiday season.”

Come see this roof-raising, toe-tapping, high-flying extravaganza, Dec. 9 – 31 at the Arts Center.

Performances are Tuesdays through Saturdays at 8 pm and Sundays at 2 and 7 pm. Tickets for the Dec. 9-10 preview performances are $49 for adults and $35 for children 5-15; Regular tickets for shows Dec. 11-31 are $59 for adults and $41 for children. Purchase tickets by calling (843) 686-3945 or visiting www. artshhi.com.

The Arts Center is located at 14 Shelter Cove Lane, Hilton Head Island, SC, near the entrance to Shelter Cove Harbour. M

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as Gospel Concert featuring Candice Glover

Tickets: $15. Tickets may be purchased online, over the phone, by calling the box offi ce at 843-521-4145 or in person at the Center for the Arts.

DEC. 6

Sanctuary Choir to present Lessons and Carols: 8:30 and 11 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 6, First Presbyterian Church, 540 William Hilton Parkway. The First Presbyterian Church Sanctuary Choir will present a service of Lessons and Carols during morning worship services, directed by Dr. S. Russell Floyd, minister of music.° For information call the church at°843-681-3696.°°

DEC. 6

LowCountry Community Church Christmas Tree Lighting: 6 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 6, LowCountry Community Church, 801 Buckwalter Pkwy, Bluffton, SC. Join us for our Annual Christmas Celebration as we light up the night with our animated Christmas Tree Light Show with over 15,000 LED lights, free refreshments and snacks from the LCC party Wagon, Christmas carols lead by guest band Sarah Reeves, and more. Free. For more information contact°info@lowcountrycc.org, 843-836-1101 or visit www.lowcountrycc.org .

DEC. 11

“Night of 100 Menorahs”: 6 p.m.

Friday, Dec. 11, Congregation Beth Yam, 4501 Meeting Street, Hilton Head Island. Spend the sixth night of Chanukah with the Congregation Beth Yam family as they celebrate the “Night of 100 Menorahs.” Bring your Chanukah menorah and seven (six plus one for the shamash).° The special oneg at°7 p.m.°will feature homemade latkes prepared by Sisterhood and the Outreach along with Religious school parents. Non-Congregation Beth Yam members are also invited. For more information go to°www.bethyam.org

DEC. 11

Thumbs Up Founder’s Reception: 6 p.m. Friday, Dec. 11, Dataw Island Club, 100 Dataw Drive, St Helena Island. To accompany “A Christmas Gospel Concert featuring Candice Glover and Friends” , a wine and appetizers reception will be held to honor Sister Mary Trzasko, the program’s founder, and to welcome Beaufort’s own Candice Glover, winner of “American Idol.” For tickets and information, call 843-379-8882 or email thumbsupbft@islc.net.

DEC. 12

“A Christmas Gospel Concert featuring Candice Glover and Friends”: 5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 12, the Battery Creek High School Performing Arts Center, Beaufort. The Thumbs Up Children’s Learning Center will present “A Christmas Gospel Concert featuring Candice Glover and Friends” to celebrate 20 years of positively enhancing the lives of disadvantaged children through education and the arts. For tickets and information, call 843-3798882 or email thumbsupbft@islc.net.

DEC. 12

Gingerbread House Decorating Party: 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 12, First Presbyterian Church, 540 William Hilton Parkway. A Gingerbread House Decorating Party will be held at First Presbyterian Church. Music and refreshments are provided. There will be a charge of $10 per house. Visit the church website at www.fpchhi.org°or call the church offi ce at°843-6813696°for more information.

DEC. 1 and 8˜

Messiah Rehearsals: 7 p.m. Tuesdays, Dec. 1 and 8, First Presbyterian Church, 540 William Hilton Parkway.

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No auditions are necessary.˜ Rehearsals will be held at the church Tuesdays at˜7 p.m.˜on Nov. 3, 10 17, 24 and˜Dec. 1 and 8. ˜Call the church offi ce at 843-681-3696 for information.˜˜

DEC. 11

The Hilton Head Choral Society’s annual Sounds of Christmas Concert “A Merrie Olde Christmas”: 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 11, First Presbyterian Church, 540 William Hilton Parkway, Hilton Head Island. The concert has become a highly anticipated and steadfast holiday tradition in our community. All seating is reserved and ticket prices are $20, $25, $30 or $35. Tickets may be ordered online or purchased at the door the night of the concert, if available. For more details, call 843-341-3818, visit www.hiltonheadchoralsociety.org or like Hilton Head Choral Society on Facebook.

DEC. 11

“Christmas in the Village” and “Movie on the Green”: 6 p.m. Friday, Dec. 11, Palmetto Bluff Resort, 19 Village Park Square Bluffton. In the spirit of the season, enjoy a showing of “Elf” on Palmetto Bluff’s Village Green. Bring your beach

chairs, blankets and favorite Friday night date. Indulge in hot toddies and movie snacks along with some favorite candy from your favorite Elf. $20 per car collected at main gate to benefi t Honor Our Heroes Foundation. For more information visit www.palmettobluff.com.

DEC. 13

Handel’s Messiah: 5 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 13, First Presbyterian Church, 540 William Hilton Parkway. The Christmas portion of Handel’s “Messiah” will be presented at First Presbyterian Church with soloists and the community choir, accompanied by chamber orchestra, directed by Dr. S. Russell Floyd. ˜Free. Call the church offi ce at˜843-681-3696˜for information.˜˜

DEC. 15

Charleston Symphony Orchestra’s Holiday Brass Quintet: 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 15, Bluffton United Methodist Church, 101 Calhoun St, Bluffton.

This˜fun, family-friendly concert˜will feature favorite Christmas and holiday songs as well as hymn sing-a-longs.˜Join the CSO Brass Quintet for an evening of your favorite holiday music from treasured carols to the familiar songs of child-

DEC. 6 -7

The Polar Express- A Holiday Celebration: 4 p.m.-6 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 6, and 8 p.m.-10 p.m. Monday, Dec. 7, First Presbyterian Church, 540 William Hilton Parkway, Hilton Head Island, SC. Along with the Lowcountry’s favorite holiday traditional music, the Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra concert also includes a rendition of The Polar Express, the classic children’s story by Chris Van Allsburg set to the original music from the 2004 Motion Picture. A charming and moving masterpiece of words, images and music. For more information call 843-842-2055, or visit www. hhso.org.

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Hilton Head Island Fire Rescue has you covered.

All month long, every single fire station on Hilton Head Island and throughout Beaufort County has a mailbox just for letters to Santa!

The letters will go directly to the North Pole, so start drafting your wish list. Make sure you put your return address on the envelope, because Santa always writes back.

Here are all the locations to drop your Santa mail ~ Station 1 ~ Shipyard Plantation (70 Cordillo Parkway) Station 2 ~ Sea Pines Plantation next to Sea Pines Center (65 Lighthouse Rd)

Station 3 ~ Hwy 278 next to First Presbyterian Church (534 William Hilton Parkway) Station 4 ~ Squire Pope Road across from The Boathouse (400 Squire Pope Rd) Station 5 ~ front gate of Hilton Head Plantation (20 Whooping Crane Way) Station 6 ~ entrance of Palmetto Dunes (12 Dalmatian Lane) Station 7 ~ Marshland Road near the Cross Island (1001 Marshland Rd) Headquarters ~ off Dillon Road just past the recycle center (40 Summit Dr) M

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Advance ticket purchase is recommended. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for children. For more information, visit www.CharlestonSymphony.org or call Bluffton United Methodist Church at 843-757-3351.

DEC. 24

Christmas Eve Services: 5 p.m., 8 p.m., and 10 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 24, First Presbyterian Church, 540 William Hilton Parkway. First Presbyterian Church will hold three services on Christmas Eve. There will be a family candlelight service at 5 p.m. and traditional candlelight services at 8 and 10 p.m. Contact the church office at 843-681-3696 for information.

COASTAL DISCOVERY MUSEUM DEC. 1-31

May River Expedition: 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, Dec. 1 -31, plus Saturday, Dec. 26, offered

by Coastal Discovery Museum. This two-hour exploration of Bluffton’s May River aboard research vessel SPARTINA will be led by marine biologist, Captain Amber Kuehn. Participants will observe nature up close with a display of live organisms. A scientific explanation will accompany a trip through this scenic river and salt marsh. From microscopic animals to dolphins, the possibilities are endless.

The expedition will leave from the Calhoun Street Dock, Bluffton. Cost is $40 adult, $30 child (ages 12 and under). Reservations are required by calling 843-689-6767 ext 223 or online at www.coastaldiscovery.org.

DEC. 2 - 30

Dolphin Research Excursion: 10 a.m.

- 12 p.m. Wednesdays in December and Saturday, Dec. 12, offered by Coastal Discovery Museum. Experience a unique opportunity for a Dolphin Research Excursion on the May River, observing the study of acoustic communications between resident dolphins in the May River. While researchers from Dr. Eric Montie’s Lab at the University of South Carolina Beaufort visually identify and record dolphin vocalizations, marine biologist Captain Amber Kuehn will share what we have learned about these fascinating cetaceans. Cost is $55 per person (ages 10 and older only, please) and reservations are required by calling 843-689-6767 ext. 223.

DEC. 5-19

Sweetgrass Wreath Making Classes: 10:30 a.m.-12:30p.m. Saturdays, Dec. 5-19, the Coastal Discovery Museum, 70 Honey Horn Drive, Hilton Head Island. A local seventh-generation Gullah basket maker will teach this special holiday class where participants will have a chance to make a decorative Sweetgrass wreath on their own using locally found natural materials, and learn the history of one of the Lowcountry’s best known art forms. The class is $65 per person and reservations are required by calling 843-6896767 ext. 223.

DEC. 5, 19 – FEB. 27

“Waterway Excursion”: 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 5, and Saturday, Dec.19, Pinckney Island Forest Preserve.

The Coastal Discovery Museum will present a two-hour educational cruise for the winter months exploring the waterways around the Pinckney Island Forest Preserve. Participants will learn about the salt marsh, maritime forest, barrier islands, and the history of Pinckney Island. A naturalist on board will help with identifying any plants or animals that are visible. Additional dates are Jan.

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2, 16 and 30, and Feb. 13 and 27. This adult-oriented cruise is $35 per person and reservations are required by calling 843-689-6767 ext. 223 or online at www.coastaldiscovery.org

DEC. 9

“Bee Biology and Natural History”: 3 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 9, Coastal Discovery Museum, 70 Honey Horn Drive, Hilton Head Island. The Coastal Discovery Museum will host local bee keeper David Arnal for this program on “Bee Biology and Natural History.”

The presentation will focus on the two most commonly asked questions by the non-beekeeper. #1 What is happening to the bees? #2 What can I do to help the bees? The program is $7 per person and reservations are required by calling 843-689-6767 ext. 223.

DEC. 16

“Beekeeping”: 3 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 16. The Coastal Discovery Museum, 70 Honey Horn Drive, Hilton Head Island. David Arnal, a local bee keeper with more than 50 colonies under his care, will introduce beginning and non-beekeepers the art, science and methods of keeping honeybees. The presentation will focus on the necessity of implementing a proven beekeeping system in the first year of this agricultural endeavor. We will also introduce the concept and prototype of a “bee house” that nonbeekeepers can deploy to naturally attract bees to their yard. Cost is $7 per person (for ages 12 and older please) and reservations are required by calling 843-689-6767 ext. 223.

DEC 16

Beekeeping: Apiculture, the science of beekeeping, has been thriving for more than 8,000 years. Hives are used for much more than a sweet supply of honey.

Did you know that bee venom can be used as a treatment for arthritis? For more apiculture info that’s the bees knees, come see David Arnal, a local bee keeper, for a killer presentation about the science and methods of keeping honeybees. 3 p.m. at The Coastal Discovery Museum, 70 Honey Horn Drive, Hilton Head Island. For more information and reservations call 843-689-6767 ext. 223.

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Five Things to Know

Before Going to The Bluffton Christmas Parade 1) It’s starting early this year (in theory) The story goes that the parade will step off at 10 a.m.

Dec. 6, an hour earlier than usual. This is actually a throwback to the first year the parade was early, when the Bluffton High School Bobcats were in the state championship and it turns out the only thing Blufftonians like more than a parade is their Bobcats. The earlier start time that year led to a much more management parade, so it stuck.

That said, you’re on Bluffton time, so 10 a.m. is probably closer to 10:30. What’s your rush? Grab a sweet tea and unwind.

2) Don’t try to park in Old Town This is actually pretty good advice whether there’s a parade going on or not, but know that rolling street closures will begin at 9 a.m. on the day of the parade.

Which is why the only way to traverse Bluffton is by golf cart.

3) Optimize your candy haul The parade winds to a halt at Red Cedar Elementary, which means any newbies to the parade (and the way this thing has grown, there’s always a few) will have plenty of candy left over. A lot of people will tell you to set up on Calhoun Street, but the sidewalks are narrow and it’s unwise to chase errant Jolly

Ranchers onto private property.

Set up instead on 46 close to the turn off on Pin Oak. Plenty of space, lighter crowds and plenty of delays as floats get hung up on the turn off of Calhoun.

No matter what, grab some of those canvas bags everyone’s always giving out to store your goods.

4) Don’t try and beat the crowds The only thing more crushing than the mob scene around the parade is the mob scene trying to leave.

Despite losing a few big names, the Old Town dining and imbibing scene is alive and well. This would be the perfect time to put your feet up, grab a cold drink, and wait for the crowds to shuffle back to their cars.

5) Catch a tree lighting before (or after) This year’s parade is bookended by a pair of tree lightings; the first at 5 p.m. Dec. 5 at town hall, with the announcement of the grand marshal and tours of Old Town on the Holly Jolly Holiday Trolley, and the second at 4 p.m.

Dec. 7 at Buckwalter Place with awards ceremony for best parade floats.

Escape the madness of the big-box stores and come relax with your family at Coligny. M For more information, go to www.colignyplaza.com.

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MEETINGS DEC. 9

League of Women Voters Holiday Luncheon: 11:30 a.m.

Wednesday, Dec. 9, Country Club of Hilton Head, Hilton Head Plantation. Elisabeth MacNamara, President of the League of Women Voters of the United States, will be the guest speaker at this special event. For more information visit www.lwvhhi.org.

DEC. 9

The Lowcountry Christian Women’s Connection December Luncheon: 11:30 a.m.

Wednesday, Dec. 9, the Hampton Hall Clubhouse.˜ The feature will be a “Purse Extravaganza,” with

a wide assortment of gently-used purses for sale for $5 and $10.˜ Guest speaker will be Cherie Nettles, a Christian comedienne, Bible teacher, and writer.˜ Her topic is “90 Days to Live,” in which she reveals how God takes the ashes of our lives and forms beauty.˜ Cost for the lunch is $25, with prepaid reservations due by˜Dec. 2.˜For additional information, call Carol at 843-705-7604.

DEC.9

“Christmas Birds Countdown” Hilton Head Audubon Society: 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 9, First Presbyterian Church, 540 William Hilton Parkway, Fellowship Hall.

Robert Rommel, a local wildlife photographer, author and Hilton Head Island Audubon Society

President,˜will discuss the birds we are likely to see on the annual Christmas Bird Count.˜The Christmas Bird Count, the longestrunning Citizen Science survey in the world, is an international event, providing critical data on bird population trends. FREE and open to the public without registration. For more information contact˜HHICBC@gmail.com˜or visit˜www.hiltonheadaudubon. org.

DEC.16

Security Workshop for Religious and Other Leaders: 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 16, Bluffton Police Department.

The ASIS International Savannah Low Country Chapter and Bluffton Police Department will

be hosting a security workshop teaching local leaders responsible for security at their places of worship how to prioritize assets for protection, assess threats and hazards, determine likelihood of a threat to occur, identify vulnerabilities and select appropriate security countermeasures to mitigate risk. This no cost seminar is recommended for pastors, rabbi and other leaders involved in improving safety and security for their places of worship. In order to attend you must send an email to Jim McGuffey at jimmcguffey@hargray.com by Dec. 8 stating your name, contact information, position and place of worship you are representing. Jim will then send you a confirmation email.

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A Holiday Affair: 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 3, Friday, Dec. 4, Saturday, Dec. 5, and 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 6, Magnolia Hall, Sun City, Hilton Head. Start your holiday season by joining the Sun City Chorus and Concert Band as they present this year’s holiday concert:˜A Holiday Affair! Enjoy a fabulous concert highlighting many of the holiday tunes you know and love.˜ The public is welcome. Tickets are $23 and may be obtained by calling 843-368-3153 or e-mailing˜Suncitytix@gmail.com.˜ Tickets may also be purchased one hour before show time.

DEC. 9-31

Mary Poppins: 8 p.m. TuesdaysSaturdays, 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Sundays, Dec. 9-31, Arts Center of Coastal Carolina, 14 Shelter Cove Lane, Hilton Head. There’s magic in the air this holiday season!˜ Fresh off Broadway

and a National Tour — having dazzled and delighted millions of theater audiences — the Arts Center is proud to produce the regional premiere of Disney & Cameron Mackintosh’s˜“Mary Poppins.” Come experience the enchanting mixture of an irresistible story, unforgettable songs and breathtaking dance numbers. When you believe in the magic of˜“Mary Poppins,” anything can happen! High-fl ying fun!˜$59 adult, $41 children (save $10 on previews˜Dec.9-10)˜Box Offi ce: 843842-ARTS or www.artshhi.com.

DEC.11

Jack Williams Performance: 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 11, the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of the Lowcountry, 110 Malphrus Road, Bluffton. Celebrated musician and storyteller Jack Williams will perform at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of the Lowcountry. Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for students and children 12 and under, available at the

DEC. 16

“Westin Presents” the Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra: 6 -8 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 16, The Westin Hilton Head Island Resort & Spa. Share your love of the classics with the community at this Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra concert. A duet performance accompanies an exquisite three course menu with locally inspired ingredients for $29.95-and 10 percent of the evening’s sales are donated directly to the symphony. Parking is easy with complimentary valet and the performances are divine.

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door. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. For more information contact Mary-Michael Hanbury at 843-290-8785 or mmhanbury@outlook.com.

DEC. 16

“Westin Presents” the Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra: 6 -8 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 16, The Westin Hilton Head Island Resort & Spa. Share your love of the classics with the community at this Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra concert. A duet performance accompanies an exquisite three course menu with locally inspired ingredients for $29.95-and 10 percent of the evening’s sales are donated directly to the symphony. Parking is easy with complimentary valet and the performances are divine. Visit˜westinhhi.com/hhso˜for more details or call˜843-6814000˜to make reservations.˜

ONGOING

Light up the Harbour Display: Shelter Cove Harbour, Hilton Head Island. All month long, Shelter Cove Harbour will host Light up the Harbour each evening. Private and commercial boats docked in the marina will be decked out in holiday light displays while Christmas music plays in the background.

Even the kayaks will get in the spirit with their own holiday decor.

Deep Well Project Santa Shop Toy Drive:80 Capital Drive, Hilton Head Island. Toy drive for qualifying low-income and needy families. Open 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Drop off donations at Deep Well Project offi ce.

For more information contact The Deep Well Project at 843-785-2849, dwproject@hargray.com or visit www.deepwellproject.org.

Bluffton Self Help Toy Drive: 39 Sheridan Park Circle, Suite 10, Bluffton. Toy drive for qualifying low-income and needy families. Open 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Drop off donations at Bluffton Self Help offi ce, any Bluffton Fire Department, and various retail locations. For more information call 843-757-8000 or visit www.blufftonselfhelp.org.

Nightly Concerts: 8 p.m., doors open at 6 p.m.˜The Jazz Corner, The Village at Wexford C-1, Hilton Head.

The Jazz Corner’s intimate, elegant atmosphere is the perfect setting to enjoy an evening of world-class entertainment˜enhanced by innovative southern fl avors menu and personal, attentive service. Dinner reservations recommended. For more information visit˜www.thejazzcorner.com, or call˜843-842-8620.

Farmers Market of Bluffton: Thursdays, 2-6 p.m.

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local produce (organic & traditional), plants, nuts, herbs, flowers, honey, cheese, milk, eggs, beef, pork, lamb, and seafood and much more. No market on Dec. 25. Call 843-415-2447 for more information.

SEA PINES EVENTS ALL MONTH

Harbour Town Lights: Every Friday, Nov. 27-Jan. 1, Harbour Town, Sea Pines Resort. Enjoy the lights! Stroll along the harbour and enjoy the illuminated seasonal figures, with the centerpiece being a towering Christmas tree.

Harbour Town is the perfect place for families to be this holiday season with live entertainment and activities. For more information call 843-842-1979.

DEC. 5

Santa Claus is Comin’ to Town: 6-8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 5, Harbour Town, Sea Pines Resort. Have your picture taken with Santa and watch a showing of the classic movie “Santa Claus is

Comin’ to Town” under the Liberty Oak in Harbour Town. Benches and fire pits for roasting marshmallows will be provided. Admission is complimentary with the donation of a canned food item for Deep Well; dogs allowed. For more information call 843-842-1979.

DEC. 12

Musical Performances: 6 -8 p.m.

Saturday, Dec. 12, Harbour Town, Sea Pines Resort. Join Harbour Town for a festive evening and enjoy local talent as they perform holiday music on the Liberty Oak stage. For more information call 843-842-1979.

DEC. 14

Audubon Christmas Bird Count: All day, Monday, Dec. 14, Sea Pines Community. Join the Hilton Head Island Audubon Society as it works with communities across America, including Sea Pines, to conduct its annual Audubon Christmas Bird Count. To register, contact Susan Murphy at 843-686-3733.

ALL MONTH

Harbour Town Lights: Every Friday, Nov. 27-Jan. 1, Harbour Town, Sea Pines Resort.

Enjoy the lights! Stroll along the harbour and enjoy the illuminated seasonal figures, with the centerpiece being a towering Christmas tree. Harbour Town is the perfect place for families to be this holiday season with live entertainment and activities. For more information call 843-842-1979.

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DEC. 19

Outdoor Movie – “A Christmas Story”: 7 p.m.

Saturday, Dec. 19, Harbour Town. Get into the holiday spirit by watching this classic movie under the Liberty Oak. Bench seating will be provided and admission is complimentary with the donation of a canned good item for Deep Well. A fire pit and s’mores will also be available. For more information, call 843-842-1979.

DEC. 22, 23, 26 and 30

Christmas Stocking Deliveries: Tuesday, Dec. 22, Wednesday, Dec. 23, Saturday, Dec. 26, Wednesday, Dec. 30. Surprise your children with a personalized Christmas stocking delivered to your home or villa courtesy of Albert the Alligator, Santa’s very own helper! Reservations required; contact 843-842-1979. $30 for the first and $25 for each additional stocking delivered to the same address.

DEC. 23

Gregg Russell Christmas Concert: 7:30-9 p.m.

Wednesday, Dec. 23, Harbour Town, Sea Pines Resort. Relish the spirit of the holidays with an evening in Harbour Town. Listen as Gregg Russell plays his guitar and sings songs of the season for children and adults. Following the concert, enjoy a special visit from Santa Claus! Complimentary. For more information, call 843-842-1979.

DEC. 26

Caroling Wagon Ride: 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 26, Sea Pines Resort. Join us for an afternoon of caroling while experiencing the abundant plant and wildlife in the Sea Pines Forest Preserve.

Reservations are required; contact 843-842-1979 for more information. Tickets are $15 adult, $12 child (ages 12 and younger).

DEC. 28 - 30 Holiday Fun in Harbour Town: 4- 8 p.m. Monday, Dec. 28 - Wednesday, Dec. 30, Harbour Town.

Join Harbour Town around the Liberty Oak Tree to watch classic holiday movies, roast marshmallows and enjoy train rides, games, activities and crafts.

Movie and marshmallow roasting start at 6 p.m.

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Complimentary with the donation of a canned food item for Deep Well. Craft activities available at varying costs; train rides $5 passenger. For more information, call 843-842-1979.

DEC. 31

15th Annual Polar Bear Swim: 10 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 31, Harbour Town Pool. Show your adventurous side with the other “polar bears” by taking an invigorating dip in the Harbour Town Pool on a chilly winter day. Warm up after your plunge with hot chocolate and refreshments. For more information, call 843-842-1979; complimentary.

Golf Croquet: The Sea Pines Resort recently held its first clinic for golf croquet, a simple yet competitive form of croquet that guests, property owners, and locals can enjoy. The game is held on the newly enhanced lawn adjacent to the Harbour Town Clubhouse and is available for causal play, clinics and private events. This program gives guests the chance to try an introductory lesson to this fastgrowing game in a fun environment with professionally trained staff. For more information on activities and amenities at The Sea Pines Resort please visit www.seapines.com.

CHARLESTON DEC. 1-31

7th Annual Holiday Pub Tour: Molly Darcy’s Irish Pub, 235 East Bay Street, Charleston, SC. Come with your family and friends or share the holiday spirit with fellow travelers to tour bars and pubs on a 2.5-hour walking history tour in one of the most historic parts of downtown Charleston. The pub crawl visits 3-5 locations and will provide some tasty appetizers along the way. You can purchase your favorite festive drinks, share some wine, or

enjoy local craft beers. Order tickets through Zerve at 1-866-773-9577. For more information, call 843-577-5535 or visit www.pubtourcharleston.com.

DEC. 1-31

A Lowcountry Christmas: Fridays and Saturdays 5 p.m.-10 p.m., all other nights 5 p.m.-9:30 p.m., Boone Hall Plantation, 1235 Long Point Road, Mt. Pleasant. The Christmas season comes alive at Boone Hall Plantation with an exciting new special event that is designed to bring some holiday magic and joy to people of all ages! This inaugural event will include: Santa’s castle, Christmas town and a holiday hayride. Admission is $15 for adults, $8 for children 3-12, $36 family four pack , children 2 and under free with adult. For more information call 843-884-4371 or visit www.alowcountrychristmas.com.

DEC. 19

Holy City 5K Fundraiser: Registration at 8 a.m., race starts at 9 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 19, James Island County Park, Wahoo Shelter. Come together to make a difference. A fundraiser for the nine families of the Emanuel AME church tragedy. Small $9 fee —100 percent of the proceeds go to the families affected by the tragedy.

For more details call Amy Metzger at 843-384-2859.

COLUMBIA DEC. 1-31

Lights Before Christmas: 5 p.m.-9 p.m., Riverbanks Zoo and Garden, 500 Wildlife Parkway, Columbia, SC 29210. Experience Columbia’s longest-running holiday tradition: the 27th annual Lights Before Christmas at Riverbanks Zoo and Garden. The zoo will light up each evening from

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TOP FIVE REASONS TO ATTEND THE READERS’ CHOICE AWARDS PARTY If you are one of the thousands of people who have attended a Readers’ Choice Awards Party in previous years, you can probably skip this. You already know why this is the party of the year. You’ve sampled the food, downed the drinks and shaken it all night long to the area’s best bands, so you’re not going to find too many surprises here.

However, if you have somehow never made your way to the party of the year, and need some convincing, look no further than the following five reasons.

YOU HELPED PLAN IT If you’re reading this, you’re a reader. And as a reader, you were responsible for selecting the many business, restaurants and people represented at the party. So why not get out there and celebrate along with them?

IT’S QUITE LITERALLY THE BEST PARTY ON THE ISLAND OK, look at it like this. What makes for the best party? The best food? The best music?

The most exciting people? The Readers’ Choice Party not only has all of these things, but we

have empirical evidence in the form of your votes that each is the best.

SPEAKING OF MUSIC… Name us another party that will not only feature some of the finest jazz musicians on the East Coast as represented by the Jazz Corner, but also the finest Rolling Stones cover band in the universe in the form of White Liquor. You can’t. Because we’re the only party that has them both.

TWO WORDS: JELL-O SHOTS We’re not really sure we need to explain that one much beyond that.

YOU’RE HELPING GIVE BACK Your ticket purchase helps support Hospice Care of the Lowcountry, and all they do for their clients.

THAT VENUE, THOUGH The party is being held amid the splendor of the Sonesta Resort, giving you a chance to soak in some high-end luxury on your way into the party. While you’re there, you’ll get one last look at the Festival of Trees.

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ry Night... Dec. 9th Holiday Taste

6p.m.-9p.m. with more than one million twinkling lights and countless animated images representing some of Riverbanks’ most lovable residents.

Admission is $8-$10. Guests can roast marshmallows at the jingle bell bonfi re, visit with Santa and enjoy the festive sounds of the Music in Motion lights spectacular. Riverbanks is also the only place in town where it snows every night! For more information call 803-779-8717.

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A Starry Night: 4 p.m.-8 p.m., Five Points, Columbia, SC. Celebrate the season with the holiday event, A Starry Night. The whole family can enjoy a night full of holiday cheer! Complimentary carriage rides from 6-8 p.m. plus hot chocolate at the Five Points Fountain, a DJ spinning holiday tunes, dance and choral group holiday performances, a holiday photo booth, and a visit with Santa! Stroll through all of the Five Points stores, while enjoying sales and specials. From candy and clothing to skateboards and wine, Five Points has everything you could possibly want this holiday season. For more information call 803-748-7373 or email amybeth@fi vepointscolumbia.com.

DEC. 5 9th Holiday Taste & Tour: 12 p.m.-4 p.m., Historic Village of Hopkins, 214 Old Hopkins Road, Hopkins, SC 29061. SERCO’s 9th Annual Holiday Taste & Tour promises to bring a memorable “Old Fashioned Holiday” to the Historic Village of Hopkins. This year, Honorary Santa, Richland County Council member Kelvin Washington, will be joined by The Comet Elf. They will lead SERCO’s “Stuff a COMET” drive to collect children’s toys on behalf of the Salvation Army.

Donors may drive-thru and drop off gifts. There is a full schedule of free activities for guests, including delicious food samplings: barbecue, the Adluh Flour Pound Cake Bake-Off, train rides, an Elvis Presley & James Brown contest with prizes, judged by professional impersonators. There will also be live entertainment, local history museum, crafts, bingo, fl ea and farmers markets. Free parking is available next to the event site, and shuttle service is provided. For more information call 803-261-5596 or email sercoevents@ gmail.com.

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HHSO 2015-16 | HHSO.ORG MARY M. BRIGGS President & CEO

HAPPY HOLIDAYS FROM THE HILTON HEAD SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA!

2015

is rapidly drawing to a close. There are signs of the pending holidays everywhere you look. Families and friends have gathered to give thanks and to share their blessings. It’s also the time of year when we take time to review all that has occurred in the past 12 months and look forward to the coming year.

The attention that has been placed on the arts and cultural offerings of our community as a result of the Town Council’s Arts study has yielded much production and forward thinking discussion around the community. We are eager to see the results of the work being done by the several committees engaged to undertake a close look at the arts and particularly at the issue of venues for the arts.

To those who have supported us this year we say a heartfelt “Thank you”. To our subscribers whose numbers have passed the 1100 mark for this season and to our new ticket buyers, we look forward to the rest of this exciting season and those that follow. Think ahead to Valentine’s Day and join us for a heartfelt concert. The return of the senior division of the International Piano Competition takes place March 7-14. If you love Gilbert and Sullivan (Who doesn't?) you won’t want to miss that concert in late March. And then come out to Honey Horn for the wonderful Symphony Under the Stars when the weather warms up in April. We hope you will join us often.

Happy Holidays and a Joyous New Year!

Mary M. Briggs President & CEO

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LI V E R CALENDA SUNDAYS

• Aunt Chilada’s: 7-10 p.m., Peter & Yani • Bomboras Grille: Souls Harbour acoustic • Captain Woody’s Bluffton: John Creidler • Coast: 5-9 p.m., Jordan Ross • Comedy Club of HHI: 8 p.m., mentalist Bill Gladwell • Crazy Crab (north end): 6-9 p.m., David Wingo • Hudson’s Seafood House On the Docks: 6-9 p.m., Trillium • The Jazz Corner: 8 p.m., Deas Guyz • Quarterdeck: 5-9 p.m., Rob Ingman • Reilley’s South: Simpson Brothers • ELA’S Blu Water Grille: 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Sunday Jazz Brunch on the water; 7-11 p.m., Tim Malchak • Jamaica Joe’z: 4-7 p.m., The Local Visitors • Salty Dog Cafe: 5:30-9:30 p.m., Todd Cowart

MONDAYS

• Aunt Chilada’s Easy Street Cafe: 7-10 p.m., Tommy Simms • Boardroom: Swampfi re Sessions • Big Bamboo: 6:30 p.m., Souls Harbor • Captain Woody’s HHI: 6-9 p.m., Hannah Wicklund • Charbar: 6:30 p.m., Dave Wingo • Coast: 5:30-9:30 p.m., Sara Burns • Comedy Club of HHI: 8 p.m., mentalist Bill Gladwell • Crazy Crab (north end): 6-9 p.m., Mike Wilson • Harbour Town, 8-9:30 p.m., Gregg Russell • The Jazz Corner: 8 p.m., The Martin Lesch Band • Liberty Oak: 7:30-9 p.m., Gregg Russell • Quarterdeck: 5-9 p.m., Mike Kavanaugh • Ruby Lee’s: Sterling and Shuvette • Salty Dog Cafe: 5:30-9:30 p.m., Todd Cowart

TUESDAYS

• Aunt Chilada’s: 7-10 p.m., Peter Bouanouto • Boardroom: live music every night • Big Bamboo: 6:30 p.m., solo acoustic show • Captain Woody’s HHI: 6-9 p.m., Harry Santana • Charbar: 6:30 p.m., Reid Richmond • Coast: 5:30-9:30 p.m., Jordan Ross • Crazy Crab (north end): 6-9 p.m., Tye Miller • Harbour Town, 8-9:30 p.m., Gregg Russell • The Jazz Corner: 8 p.m., The Jazz Corner Quintet • Liberty Oak: 7:30-9 p.m., Gregg Russell • Mellow Mushroom Bluffton: 9 p.m., trivia night • Comedy Club of HHI:: 8 p.m., mentalist Bill Gladwell

• Quarterdeck: 5-9 p.m., Chris Jones • Ruby Lee’s: Candace Woodson and the Domino Theory Band • Salty Dog Cafe: 5:30-9:30 p.m., Todd Cowart • Skull Creek Boathouse: 6 p.m., Luke Mitchell

WEDNESDAYS

• Aunt Chilada’s: 7-10 p.m., Simpson Brothers • Boardroom: TBD • Big Bamboo: 9:30 p.m., Reggae Nite • Captain Woody’s HHI: 6-9 p.m., Bruce Crichton • Charbar: 7 p.m., Whitley Deputy • Coast: 5:30-9:30 p.m., local talent night • Comedy Club of HHI: 7 p.m., mentalist Bill Gladwell; 8 p.m., stand-up comedy • Crazy Crab (north end): 6-9 p.m., Brad Wells or Harry Santana • Harbour Town, 8-9:30 p.m., Liberty Oak, Gregg Russell • The Jazz Corner: 8 p.m., The Bobby Ryder Quartet or The Earl Williams Quartet • Liberty Oak: 7:30-9 p.m., Gregg Russell • Mellow Mushroom Hilton Head: 9 p.m., trivia night • Poseidon: 7 p.m., line dancing; 9 p.m., Coastal Country Night • Quarterdeck: 5-9 p.m., Mike Kavanaugh • Ruby Lee’s: Reggie Deas and Lavon Stevens • Salty Dog Cafe: 5:30-9:30 p.m., Dave Kemmerly • Skull Creek Boathouse: 6 p.m., Luke Mitchell • The Wreck of the Salty Dog: Live piano music

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• Aunt Chilada’s: 6-9 p.m., Nick Poulin, 9 p.m., Poulin Trio • Boardroom: TBD • Big Bamboo: 6:30 p.m., Souls Harbor • Bomboras Grille: Jackson Evans, Davey Masteller • Captain Woody’s HHI: 6-9 p.m., John Bruner • Charbar: 7 p.m., Mike Bagentose • Chow Daddy’s Bluffton: 7-10 p.m., The Local Visitors • Crazy Crab (north end): 6-9 p.m., Mike Wilson • Coast: 5:30-9:30 p.m., Jordan Ross • Comedy Club of HHI:: 7 p.m., mentalist Bill Gladwell; 8 p.m., stand-up comedy • ELA’s Blu Water Grille: 7-11 p.m., Reid Richmond • Harbour Town, 8-9:30 p.m., Liberty Oak, Gregg Russell • The Jazz Corner: 8 p.m., Lavon & Louise, The Noel Freidline Quintet ft. Maria Howell (Dec. 31) • Poseidon: 7 p.m., Ladies Night & Will Snyder Band • Quarterdeck: 5-9 p.m., Mike Kavanaugh • Ruby Lee’s: Target the Band • Shelter Cove Harbour: 6-9 p.m., Music & Taste; • Wild Wing Cafe: TBD • Salty Dog Cafe:5:30-9:30 p.m., Dave Kemmerly • Sonesta Resort: 7-10 p.m., Sara Burns Skull Creek Boathouse: 6 p.m., Luke Mitchell

FRIDAYS

• Aunt Chilada’s: 7-10 p.m., Harry Santana • Boardroom: TBD

• Big Bamboo: 6:30 p.m., The Beagles • Bomboras Grille: Reid Richmond • Charbar: 7 p.m., Tommy Dargan Sims • Chow Daddy’s HHI: 9-midnight, The Local Visitors • Comedy Club of HHI: 9 p.m., stand-up comedy • Crazy Crab (north end): 6-9 p.m., Nick Poulin • ELA’s Blu Water Grille: 7-11 p.m.,John Wasem • Harbour Town, 8-9:30 p.m., Liberty Oak, Gregg Russell The Jazz Corner: 8 p.m.,Deas Guyz (Dec. 4), Bobby Ryder’s Quintet (Dec. 11), Hotlanta: Jazz with a Southern Accent (Dec. 18) Old Town Dispensary: 7-10 p.m., Harden & Crenshaw • Poseidon: 8 p.m., Mike Quinn & The Charleston 80; Badfish: A Tribute to Sublime (Nov. 6) • Quarterdeck: 5-9 p.m., Mike Kavanaugh • Ruby Lee’s: Earl Williams or Deas Guyz • Salty Dog Cafe: 5:30-9:30 p.m., Dave Kemmerly • Skull Creek Boathouse: 6 p.m., Luke Mitchell • Wild Wing Cafe, HHI: 11 p.m.; DJ MXM (Dec. 4), Ear Candy (Dec. 11)

• Crazy Crab (north end): 6-9 p.m., Sean Biggins • ELA’s Blu Water Grille: 7-10 p.m., John Wasem, 7-11 p.m.

• Harbour Town, 7:30-9:30 p.m., The Local Visitors • The Jazz Corner: 8 p.m., Deas Guyz (Dec. 5), Bobby Ryder’s Quintet (Dec. 12), Hotlanta: Jazz with a Southern Accent (Dec. 19), Lavon & Louise (Dec. 26) • Poseidon: 8 p.m., TBD • Quarterdeck: 5-9 p.m., local talent • Ruby Lee’s: Earl Williams or Deas Guyz • Salty Dog Cafe: 5:30-9:30 p.m., Bruce Crichton

SATURDAYS

• Aunt Chilada’s: 1-4 p.m. & 7-10 p.m., Adam Gardner • Boardroom: TBD • Big Bamboo: 6:30 p.m., live bands on deck • Bomboras Grille: Rotating musicians • Charbar: 6:30 p.m., Derrick and Sammy • Coast: 5:30-9:30 p.m., local talent night • Comedy Club of HHI:: 9 p.m., stand-up comedy

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his year’s Hilton Head Island Motoring Festival & Concours d’Elegance had us revved up, sporting all manner of vehicle from old horseless carriages to whatever that thing is with the propeller over there.

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PHOTOS BY ARNO DIMMLING

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“Girls on the Run” turn out en masse for the Run for the Brave

PHOTOS BY ARNO DIMMLING

Team Beach City Fitness

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he Run for the Brave took place on Nov. 14 at Palmetto Hall, attracting both serious runners and those out looking to raise their pulse to help support Operation Home Front.

In celebration of Palmetto Animal League’s fifth year, Gifted presented PAL with a check for $5,000, representing proceeds from a special event in PAL’s honor and sales of the custom Luca + Danni palmetto and moon bracelet. Pictured left to right are Robin Artz, volunteer; Mary Lynn Peacher, board member; Amy Campanini, president; Meredith Taylor, Gifted owner; Fred Liebert, chairman of the board of PAL.

Harold Mitchell, Maj. Gen., USAF, Retired delivering the keynote speech to a crowd of about 500 or more attendees at the Veterans Memorial at the Shelter Cove Community Park.

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he Island Recreation Association presented its Oyster Festival at Shelter Cove Community Park last month with live music, a steady flow of libations and so many oysters we’re still full.

PHOTOS BY THOMAS LOVE (TR MEDIA WORLD)

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DINING

WHAT’S

COOKIN’Meet the Matsutake I

A HEAPING HELPING OF LOCAL RESTAURANT NEWS

have never met a fungi I didn’t love.

Mushrooms are the underdog of the culinary world, yet are also the unsung heroes and champions of flavor. They are truly humble and willing to take a backseat to the star of the dish, from roasts to risottos, to pizzas and pastas.

There’s one well-known exception and that is the truffle — it trumps all and it knows it. But there’s a new contender to the fungi throne, because the lesser-known matsutake (pronounced “maht soo tah keh”), also known as the “pine mushroom,” is beginning to command a loyal following (not to mention a pretty steep price).

These mushrooms are highly sought after in Japan and are even presented as wedding and corporate gifts. The matsutake is known more for its distinct aroma, and can be foraged if the rabbits, squirrels and deer don’t beat us to them. The great news is there is a species which also grows in North America so we don’t have to jet over to Tokyo to try them! M

Madeira Mushroom Ragout Recipe by Carrie Hirsch | Makes 3 cups This ragout has so many different uses: it can be served as a side dish, in omelets, over roast chicken, or with vegetables over rice. Oyster mushrooms (oh, that’s so Lowcountry!) or other types of your favorite mushrooms can be substituted for those used in this recipe.

INGREDIENTS

CHEF TIP ON MUSHROOMS CHEF LLOYD ALBERSON | CHARLIE’S GREEN STAR Mushrooms are so very versatile. I love them. I’ve put them into everything from spaghetti to soups to antipasto platters. Actually, we make a wild mushroom cream sauce at the restaurant that is, no doubt, one of our most popular and demanded sauces. With so many varieties out there, mushrooms can fit into just about any cooking style or preparation. Add some wild dry mushrooms to a pot pie; grill a few portobellos for sandwiches; or I personally love criminis, sautéed in a bit of butter, then deglazed with red wine and a splash of balsamic vinegar. The amount of local and regional foraging done nowadays is really impressive. We occasionally get morels and chanterelles at work. There’s just such a wide range of options when it comes to the tasty, earthy mushrooms available, whether foraged or picked up at the local supermarket, I’m always good for “just throw it in the pot, and let’s see what happens!” Trust me, you won’t be disappointed!

6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped 1 cup vegetable broth, warmed 1 pound white button mushrooms, stems trimmed to ½” 1/2 pound shiitake mushrooms, stems trimmed to ½” 1/2 pound cremini mushrooms, stems trimmed to ½” 1 tablespoon corn starch 1 cup Madeira port Optional for garnish: Sprig of thyme or fresh rosemary, chopped parsley Heat 3 tablespoons olive oil in a medium heavy skillet.

Sauté onions on low heat, stirring often, for 15 minutes then stir in half vegetable broth and continue cooking for 3 minutes on high heat, continuing to stir often. The onions will turn dark golden brown as they caramelize — scrape the bottom of the skillet to avoid burning. Remove onions from skillet and set aside. In the same skillet, lower heat to medium then heat the remaining olive oil and sauté the sliced mushrooms for 20 minutes. Place a few tablespoons of warmed broth in a small bowl, whisk in the cornstarch and then stir into the mushrooms. Stir in the remaining vegetable broth and simmer until all the liquid has cooked out.

Return caramelized onions to the skillet. Stir in the Madeira port, turn up the heat, stirring often, until the port has cooked out, about 10 minutes. Salt and pepper to taste.

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HOLIDAY TRADITIONS

‘Tis the season for comfort food. here’s what a few of the area’s top bakers are serving.

BY CARRIE HIRSCH

Robert Plantadis

Marek Belka

MIDNIGHT BAKER

THE FRENCH BAKERY

Buche de Nöel, one of the specialty cakes made by Midnight Baker’s chef Robert Plantadis, is traditionally shaped like a log, made with sponge cake and decorated with mushrooms made of meringue and fresh berries.

German Stollen, one of the many delicious specialty breads made by The French Bakery, is a traditional holiday bread made with candied fruit, nuts and spices.

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Holiday Recipes Holiday Recipes

Shake it up this year and introduce some delicious new traditions

BY CARRIE HIRSCH

Sugarplum Fairy Bread Pudding INGREDIENTS SERVES 8

MAKES 36-40 COOKIES

1 ½ cups dried prunes, cut into quarters ½ cup raspberry moonshine (or fruit-infused liqueur) Juice from 2 oranges Zest of 1 orange ½ cup granulated sugar 1 loaf day-old white bread, torn into 1” pieces 3 eggs, beaten 1 cup half and half 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1/2 stick butter, cut into ½” cubes Optional: Vanilla ice cream & whipped cream

3/4 cup bacon drippings, at room temperature 1/4 cup molasses 1 egg 2 cups all-purpose fl our 2 tablespoons baking soda 4 teaspoons powdered ginger 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 cup granulated sugar 3 strips bacon, cooked crispy and crumbled

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a medium pot, combine chopped prunes, moonshine, orange juice, orange zest and sugar. Bring to a simmer over low heat, then cover and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, and cinnamon. Fold in the bread pieces and prune mixture until well coated with egg mixture.

Pour into buttered 8”x 8” baking dish. Press down butter cubes into mixture. Bake for 35-40 minutes or until lightly browned on top. Serve with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream or both!

Bacon Ginger Snap Cookies INGREDIENTS

Combine all ingredients in a standing mixing bowl. Knead in the bowl until a soft dough forms.

Refrigerate for 30 minutes. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Shape into 3/4” balls and dip one side fi rmly in bacon crumbles (this part should be face up while baking). Bake on ungreased cookie sheet for 15 minutes. Remove from oven, then using a spatula, gently transfer to a cooling rack. Note: If you don’t remove them quickly from the cookie sheet while they are still soft, they will stick to the cookie sheet!

Oyster Rockefeller

in the Buff

INGREDIENTS SERVES 6 AS AN APPETIZER COURSE One 12-fl uid ounce container small raw oysters (reserve liquid) 6 bacon strips • 3 tablespoons butter 3 tablespoons onion, minced Large handful baby spinach leaves, stems removed, minced 1/3 cup parsley, minced • 1/3 cup breadcrumbs ¼ teaspoon salt • Juice of ½ lemon 6 lemon wedges for garnish 6 4-ounce capacity ramekins • Thinly sliced toast points

Hazelnut Chocolate

Marshmallow Treats INGREDIENTS MAKES 38-42 TREATS 1 stick butter 1 package miniature marshmallows 4 tablespoons hazelnut chocolate spread 4 cups rice cereal In a large, heavy skillet melt 3/4 stick butter over low heat, then stir in marshmallows and hazelnut chocolate spread until melted. Remove skillet from heat, then stir in rice cereal until well coated. Move the mixture aside in the skillet with a buttered spatula, then place the remaining 1/4 stick butter in the skillet and allow to melt.

Return the skillet to the warm burner, but do not turn it on — this will help keep the mixture from hardening.

Using your hands, working quickly, shape mixture into 1-inch balls (if mixture sticks to your hands, butter your hands), then dip one side in the melted butter. Arrange on serving plate and serve with toothpicks. For an extra dramatic presentation, toast some whole hazelnuts and sprinkle them on the serving platter.

Fry the bacon in a medium skillet, remove and set to drain on paper towels, reserving the bacon drippings in the skillet. Add butter to drippings then sauté the onions until translucent. Stir in spinach leaves, parsley, oyster liquid, breadcrumbs and salt. Simmer on low heat for 15 minutes, stirring often. Crumble bacon and add to mixture. Arrange raw oysters in the bottom of a buttered 4-cup capacity ovenproof casserole dish. Cover oysters with cooked mixture then broil on high for 5-7 minutes (do not allow to burn).Remove from oven, drizzle with lemon juice, then spoon into ramekins. Serve with a small spoon because there will be a small amount of liquid. Serve with toast points with lemon wedges.

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Cookies for Santa Keep the age-old tradition of leaving a plate of cookies alive and well

Santa and his reindeer require a lot of calories to make their rounds!

And Santa has made it pretty clear that he and his crew prefer homemade cookies…and don’t forget the glass of milk! To add believability to the Christmas morning discovery, sprinkle a little fl our next to the cookies on the windowsill or hearth (Santa’s obvious points of entry), then make imprints that look like reindeer hooves. This is very convincing and will remove any skepticism from suspecting children.

Yes, rolled sugar cookies take a little extra effort and involve a rolling pin and cookie cutters that may be gathering cobwebs in the recesses of the kitchen, but the reward is immeasurable, because a food memory is being born. Chances are pretty good that all the ingredients are in the pantry. It’s important to check the expiration date on your baking soda and, even if the expiration date is near, it’s best to replace it as this can make or break the cookies.

Santa’s Favorite Sugar Cookies INGREDIENTS MAKES 24-28 2 sticks butter, slightly softened • 1 1/2 cups confectioners’ sugar 1 egg, beaten • 2 1/2 cups fl our, sifted 1 teaspoon baking soda Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a medium mixing bowl, cream the butter and sugar. Add the egg, fl our and baking soda until well incorporated. Dust your hands with confectioners’ sugar, then shape dough into a ball. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour. Roll dough out to a ¼-inch thickness on a surface lightly coated with confectioners’ sugar, adding more as needed. Cut into shapes using cookie cutters, then arrange 1-inch apart on a lightly greased baking sheet or parchment paper. Bake for 7-9 or until edges turn light brown. Remove from oven, allow to cool for 1 minute, then transfer to cool on wire rack.

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Nine spectacular delicacies to serve with Champagne on New Year’s Eve or the next morning:

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is for Chambord – raspberry infused with fine cognac and vanilla from Madagascar

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is for Hazelnut – found in savory and sweet recipes from pralines to Brussel sprouts

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is for Arugula - a tangy mustard green to toss in salads, soups, pastas, pizzas

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is for Mousse – a spread, typically made of duck, chicken, cream and spices

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is for Prosciutto – a dry-cured ham, sliced paper-thin served wrapped around fresh fruits

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is for Artichoke – steamed, and dipped in butter or Hollandaise

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is for Ganache — a dark, rich, sauce for cakes and tarts made of equal parts chocolate and cream

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is for Neufchatel — soft cheese made with cow’s milk, similar to cream cheese, used in cheesecakes, panacottas, and dips

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is for Eggs — soufflés, huevos rancheros, and the classic Eggs Benedict with Hollandaise

The Art of Drinking Champagne

BY CARRIE HIRSCH

in

the mood for a little holiday magic? Float a kumquat in Champagne and it slowly spins around and around! Unlike both red and white wines which should not be served too chilled, Champagne must be served wellchilled — between 45°-50°F is ideal — as tepid Champagne is nothing to celebrate. To quickly chill down a bottle of Champagne, fill an ice bucket with equal amounts of ice cubes and water and let it chill for 30 minutes. Otherwise, refrigerate for at least four hours. Skip any notion of putting the bottle in the freezer or using a pre-chilled flute — both could be disastrous. When opening the bottle, avoid assigning this task to a novice. Wrap the bottle in an absorbent napkin for a good grip, and point it away from guests, mothers-in-law, pets, party crashers and yourself. Remove the foil, grip the neck of the bottle with your hand, pressing firmly on the cork with your thumb. Remove the wire cage with your other hand, then drape the napkin over the cork. Grasp the cork firmly while gently turning the bottle. The softer the “pop,” the better! Also enjoy other forms of sparkling wines from around the world including Cavas, Proseccos, Spumantis, and Moscatos which, like Champagne, have varying degrees of sweetness. To serve dry champagne with something too sweet actually can make the champagne taste bitter.

The driest varieties pair well with food and the sweetest pair better with desserts.

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BRing on THE BUBBLY When it comes to choosing bubbly, the educated staff at Rollers can offer advice and has an extensive selection. Ridgely Knight, assistant to wine at Rollers Wine & Spirits, recommends the Champagnes and sparkling wines below for every budget from France and California to ring in the New Year!

Gruet Blanc de Noir ($16.99) New Mexico — often a “go-to” value sparkler by industry professionals and Sommeliers alike!˜ Schramsberg Blanc de Blancs ($29.99) A California sparkling house whose classic consistency cannot be beat!˜˜ Lelarge-Pugeot Brut & Rosé ($34.99) This small, farming family owned-and-operated winery is considered one of the best kept secrets and values around!˜ Ruinart Blanc de Blancs ($73.99) Classic, Chic, with a sexy bottle made for gift giving!˜ Billecart-Salmon Rosé ($98.99) Camille’s all-time favorite bottle of bubbles — this bottle is not only unique, but incredibly special and delicious!˜ Champagne Salon (inquire re: price) When you want only the best that money can buy, this bottle can be found in the “Candy Room,” which is in their in-store wine cellar. The fi rst vintage was released in 1921.

Where to PARTY WHAT’S HAPPENING ON NEW YEAR’S EVE/NEW YEAR’S DAY:

Many restaurants, in addition to the ones listed below, are offering prix-fi xe and special dinner menus to kick off the New Year and New Year’s Day. Please note that reservations are required at most restaurants. Please contact each venue for pricing and full details.

Aunt Chiladas Easy Street Cafe: Margarita toast at midnight, 843-785-7700 Bomboras Grille: Speakeasy New Years Eve Party. 7:30pm-1am, $90 includes champagne, party favors, live music (Jackson Evans Speakeasy band) dancing, heavy hors d’oeuvres. Reserve

by Dec. 20. Stacey@bomborasgrille.com.

Captain Woody’s: prix fi xe menu & live entertainment at HHI (843-785-2400) and Bluffton (843-757-6222) ELA’s Blue Water Grille: Three seatings, prix fi xe dinner includes live music, dancing, a balloon drop and champagne toast at midnight, 843-785-3030 Holy Tequila!: offering special New Year’s Day brunch, 843-681-8226 Omni Hotel Oceanfront Resort, HH Prime Steaks & Seafood & XO Sports Spirits: Fourcourse dinner at HH Prime and entertainment and party favors at XO Lounge, 843-341-8080 Porter & Pig: One-year anniversary celebration, live music, Champagne toast, 843-715-3224 Poseidon Coastal Cuisine & Rooftop Bar: Prix fi xe menu, live music, 843-341-3838 Reilleys Grill and Bar: Four-course dinner, 843-842-4414 Skull Creek Boathouse: In January, “Second Chance New Year’s Eve Party” for those who missed out. Cranford Hollow performs. 843-681-3663.

Sonesta Resort, Heyward’s Restaurant: Four-course menu, 843-842-2400

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HILTON HEAD NORTH END Atlanta Bread Company: 45 Pembroke Drive 843-342-2253. BLD Bella Italia Bistro and Pizza: 95 Mathews Drive in Port Royal Plaza.

843-689-5560. LD The Carolina Room: The Westin Resort, Port Royal Plantation. 843-6814000, ext. 7045. BLD Chart House: 2 Hudson Road. 843342-9066. LD Crazy Crab (north): 104 William Hilton Parkway, 843-681-5021, www. thecrazycrab.com. LD Fiesta Fresh Mexican Grill (north): 95 Mathews Drive. 843-342-8808.

BLD Frankie Bones: 1301 Main Street.

843-682-4455. LDS

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Hudson’s Seafood House On the Docks: Hudson’s employs the largest and one of only two remaining fishing fleets on the island, which brings fresh local seafood straight from the docks to your table.

TRY THIS: Fish N’ Chips; Fat Tire beer batter, malt vinegar, tartar sauce. $18.

1 Hudson Road. 843-681-2772. www. hudsonsonthedocks.com. LD Il Carpaccio: If you’re hankering for some authentic Italian cuisine, this island institution is worth finding. Pizza is cooked in a hardwood burning oven and everything is made from scratch.

TRY THIS: Vitella Piemonteste; veal scaloppine sauteed with mushrooms and Italian mild sausage in a light cream sauce, $16.95. 200A Museum Street. 843-3429949. ilcarpaccioofhiltonhead.com. LD

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Main Street Café: 1411 Main Street Village. 843-689-3999. LDS Mangiamo!: 2000 Main Street. 843682-2444. LD Munchies: 1407 Main St. 843-7853354. LD New York City Pizza: 45 Pembroke Dr. 843-689-2222. LD OKKO: 95 Mathews Dr. 843-341-3377.

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DINING Old Fort Pub: 65 Skull Creek Drive. 843-681-2386. DS Outback Steakhouse: 20 Hatton Place. 843-681-4329.

LD Pan Fresco Ole: 55 Matthews Dr. 843-681-5989. LD Plantation Café and Deli: 95 Mathews Drive. 843-3424472. BL Reilley’s North End Pub: 95 Mathews Drive. 843-6814153. LDSO Ruan Thai Hut: 1107 Main Street, 843-681-3700. LD Ruby Lee’s: 46 Wild Horse Road. 843-681-7829. LDS Skull Creek Boathouse: 397 Squire Pope Road. 843681-3663. DO Starbucks: 430 William Hilton Pkway in Pineland Station, 843-689-6823.

Street Meet: 95 Mathews Drive, Port Royal Plaza. 843842-2570. LDO Sunset Grille: 43 Jenkins Island Road. 843-689-6744.

LDOS TJ’s Take and Bake Pizza: 35 Main Street. 843-6812900. LD Turtles Beach Bar & Grill: 2 Grasslawn Avenue at the Westin Resort. 843-681-4000. LDO WiseGuys: 1513 Main Street. 843-842-8866. DO Yummy House: 2 Southwood Park Drive. 843-681-5888.

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HILTON HEAD MID-ISLAND 843: 890 William Hilton Parkway, Fresh Market Shoppes.

843-686-8843. LD Alexander’s: 76 Queens Folly Rd. 843-785-4999. LD Alfred’s: European-trained chef Alfred Kettering combines some of the most appealing elements of classic American and Continental cuisine in this tiny Plantation Center hideaway.

Grab a seat at the chef’s counter to watch the master at work.

TRY THIS: Roast Rack of Spring Lamb with mashed potatoes and vegetables $34.95. 807 William Hilton Parkway, #1200, in Plantation Center, 843-341-3117, alfredsofhiltonhead.com D Arthur’s Grille: Arthur Hills course, Palmetto Dunes.

843-785-1191. LD Big Jim’s BBQ, Burgers and Pizza: Robert Trent Jones course, Palmetto Dunes. 843-785-1165. LD Bistro 17: Cozy, waterfront French cafe to the right of Neptune’s statue, overlooking picturesque Shelter Cove Marina. Casual bistro dining with a European cafe flair.

Serving lunch and dinner with additional menus for kids and puppies. Nightly specials.

TRY THIS: Wild Salmon. Peppered mustard, mixed greens, pine nuts, dried cranberries, red onions and gorganzola. $25. 17 Harbourside Lane in Shelter Cove. 785-5517. www. bistro17hhi.com. LD Bonefish Grill: 890 William Hilton Parkway. 843-3413772. LD December 2015 211

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DINING Bucci’s Italian Cuisine: 13 Harbourside Lane, Shelter Cove. 843785-3300. LDO Carrabba’s Italian Grill: 14 Folly Field Drive. 843-785-5007. LD Café at the Marriott: Oceanside at Hilton Head Marriott Resort & Spa, Palmetto Dunes. 843-686-8488. BL Coco’s On The Beach: 663 William Hilton Parkway; also located at beach marker 94A. 843-842-2626. LD CocoNutz Sportz Bar: Hilton Head Island Beach and Tennis Resort, 40 Folly Field Road. 843-842-0043 DO Conroy’s: Hilton Head Marriott Resort & Spa, Palmetto Dunes. 843-686-8499.

DS Dye’s Gullah Fixin’s: 840 William Hilton Parkway, Atrium Building.

843-681-8106, www.dyesgullahfixins com. LD

Rack of Lamb Domestic lamb served with rosemary au jus, potatoes au gratin, a vegetable medley and a house salad. Available at Charlie’s L’etoile Verte.

ELA’s Blu Water Grille: Featured in Bon Appetit and the winner of numerous Open Table awards. Fresh-caught seafood and prime-cut steaks of the highest quality complement the exten-

sive boutique wine selection. ELA’s is known for the best water views on the island. Serving lunch Monday-Friday from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Dinner nightly starting at 5 p.m., and now offering “Sunday Brunch on the Water” complete with live jazz music every Sunday from 11 a.m.-2 p.m.

TRY THIS: ELA’s Calamari; lightly battered long strips, served with wasabi and red pepper remoulade. $10. 1 Shelter Cove Lane in Shelter Cove Harbour. 843-785-3030. www.elasgrille.com. LD Flora’s Italian Cafe: 841 William Hilton Parkway in South Island Square.

843-842-8200. D French Bakery: The bakery was established in 1998 by the Leon family, and taken over by the Belka family from Poland in 2012.The Belka family lovingly create baked goods for their local Hilton Head and Bluffton neighbors, as well as for tourists.

TRY THIS: Signature Chicken Salad; white meat chicken salad, lettuce, tomato on cranberry-apricot bread. $7.99. 120 Shelter Cove Lane, Shelter

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DINING Cove Towne Centre. 843-342-5420.

BL Gator’z Pizza: HHI Beach & Tennis Resort. 843-842-0004. D Giuseppi’s Pizza and Pasta: 32 Shelter Cove Lane in Shelter Cove.

843-785-4144. LD Harold’s Diner: 641 William Hilton Parkway. 843-842-9292. BL HH Prime: Omni Hilton Head Oceanfront Resort in Palmetto Dunes.

843-842-8000. BLDS Island Bagel & Deli: South Island Square. 843-686-3353. BL Jamaica Joe’z Beach Bar: Hilton Head Island Beach & Tennis Resort, 40 Folly Field Road. 843-842-0044.

Lucky Rooster Kitchen + Bar: 841 William Hilton Pkwy, Unit A, South Island Square. 843-681-3474. www. luckyroosterhhi.com. DO Mediterranean Harbour: 13 Harbourside Lane, Unit B, Shelter Cove Harbour. 843-842-9991, mediterraneanharbour.com. DO

New York City Pizza: 28 Shelter Cove Lane, Suite 119, Shelter Cove Towne Centre. 843-785-4200. LD Old Oyster Factory: With panoramic views overlooking Broad Creek, this Hilton Head landmark was voted one of the country’s “Top 100 Scenic View Restaurants” by OpenTable. It was also recently recommended in the “Off the Beaten Track” column of The Wall Street Journal. Wine Spectator magazine bestowed its “Award of Excellence” for the restaurant’s wine list and knowledge of wine.

TRY THIS: Potato Crusted Black Grouper served with garlic Parmesan rice and julienned vegetables, finished with a horseradish cream, $24.99. 101 Marshland Road. 843-681-6040. www. oldoysterfactory.com DO Orange Leaf: 38 Shelter Cove Lane, 843-689-5323, orangeleafyogurt.com.

Pazzo: 807 William Hilton Parkway in Plantation Center. 843-842-9463. LD Pelican’s Point Seafood & Steakhouse: Formerly known as Kingfisher Seafood, Pasta

& Steakhouse. The Old World Mediterranean décor has been replaced with “contemporary nautical.”

Dana Torres, a Le Cordon Bleu-trained chef has redefined excellence with a new menu including local favorites for seafood, steaks, ribs, crab legs and good ol’ Southern recipes with a West Coast twist. Torres also runs the restaurant operations. 18 Harbourside Lane in Shelter Cove. 843-785-4442. pelicanpointseafood.com DO Phoenix Bistro: Homemade breakfast and lunch with a tree-covered, dog-friendly patio. Menu items include oven-baked pancakes, omelettes, breakfast burritos and more. A lunch menu is also available.

TRY THIS: German oven-baked pancakes; Hint of nutmeg, served with powdered sugar and fresh lemon. $8.50. 70 Marshland Road. 843-3422880, phoenixbistro.com. BL Poseidon: 38 Shelter Cove Lane, Shelter Cove Towne Centre. 843-3413838, poseidonhhi.com LDO Ruan Thai Cuisine I: 81 William Hilton Parkway, Hilton Head Island.

843-785-8576. LD Scott’s Fish Market Restaurant and Bar: 17 Harbour Side Lane. 843785-7575. D San Miguel’s: 9 Shelter Cove Lane in Shelter Cove Harbour. 843-842-4555. www.sanmiguels.com. LD Santa Fe Café: 807 William Hilton Parkway in Plantation Center. 843785-3838. LD Sea Grass Grille: 807 William Hilton Parkway. 843-785-9990. LD Starbucks: 32 Shelter Cove Lane.

843-842-4090 Up the Creek Pub & Grill: Broad Creek Marina, 18 Simmons Road. 843681-3625. LDO Wayback Burgers: 32 Shelter Cove Lane, Shelter Cove Towne Centre. 843785-2650, waybackburgers.com.

XO Lounge: Omni Hilton Head Oceanfront Resort in Palmetto Dunes.

843-341-8080.

YoAddiction!: 890 William Hilton Parkway. 843-341-3335

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HILTON HEAD SOUTH END Amigos Cafe y Cantina: 70 Pope Avenue. 843-785-8226. LD Angler’s Beach Market Grill: 2 North Forest Beach Dr., 843-785-3474.

LD Annie O’s: 124 Arrow Road. 843-3412664. LD Asian Bistro: 51 New Orleans Road.

843-686-9888. LD Aunt Chilada’s Easy Street Cafe: 69 Pope Avenue. 843-785-7700. LD Beach Break Grill: 24 Palmetto Bay Road, Suite F. 843-785-2466. LD Bess’ Delicatessen and Catering: Lunch specials include fresh homemade soups and assorted salads, and the only 100 percent freshly ovenroasted turkey breast on the island.

Bess’ features Boar’s Head meats and cheeses.

TRY THIS: Soap’s Delight; freshly baked turkey breast, cranberry mayo, bacon, Swiss and lettuce on wheat. $7.50. 55

New Orleans Road, Fountain Center.

843-785-5504. www.bessdeli.com.

BL Big Bamboo Cafe: 1 North Forest Beach Drive, Coligny Plaza. 843-6863443, www.bigbamboocafe.com.

LDO Black Marlin Bayside Grill and Hurricane Bar: 86 Helmsman Way in Palmetto Bay Marina. 843-785-4950.

LDS Bomboras Grille: An award-winning restaurant and bar, located steps away from the beach. Offering fresh and local Lowcountry ingredients paired with craft beers and wine. Bomboras Grille is open for lunch and dinner. A kids menu is available. The locals call them the BOMB. TRY THIS: The “Bomb” Kobe Beef Sliders: Two Kobe beef burgers on Lowcountry-made Brioche buns with American cheese, South Carolina tomato and topped with cornichons. Served with three house dipping sauces. $10.

101 A/B Pope Avenue, Coligny Plaza.

843-689-2662 LDO

Bayley’s: 130 Shipyard Drive.

Sonesta Resort. 843-842-2400. BD British Open Pub: 1000 William Hilton Parkway D3 in the Village at Wexford. 843-686-6736. LDO Bullies BBQ: 3 Regents Pkwy. 843686-7427. LD Callahan’s Sports Bar & Grill: 49 New Orleans Road. 843-686-7665.

LDO Captain Woody’s: Many restaurants claim to be a favorite of locals.

Speaking as locals, one of our favorites is Captain Woody’s. Owners Shannon and Russell Anderson made a good thing even better with their new location at 6 Target Road.

Woody’s now offers more seating, an expanded menu and an attractive outdoor patio with an attached bar.

TRY THIS: Grouper Melt, fried and topped with sauteed onions, mushrooms and melted cheese. Served open faced on a kaiser roll with homemade chips, $13.99. 6 Target Road. 843-785-2400. www.captain-

woodys.com. LDO Carolina Crab Company: 86 Helmsman Way, Palmetto Bay Marina.

843-842-2016 LD Casey’s Sports Bar and Grille: 37 New Orleans Road. 843-785-2255.

LDO Catch 22: 37 New Orleans Plaza. 843785-6261. D Charbar Co.: Executive chef Charles Pejeau’s burger creations have made this a local favorite, serving awardwinning gourmet burgers, sandwiches, salads and more.

TRY THIS: Champ Burger; signature beef blend on toasted brioche with sharp cheddar cheese, bacon marmalade, dijon mustard and dill pickles. $10. 33 Office Park Rd., Suite 213.

Park Plaza, 843-85-CHAR (2427).

Charlie’s L’etoile Verte: A great place for a power lunch or a romantic dinner. Owner Charlie Golson and his son Palmer write the entire menu by hand each day, based on the freshest local seafood available. The dinner

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Red Fish Burger Freshly ground prime Angus beef, apple-smoked bacon, smoked cheddar and fried onions on a fresh baked bun. Available at Red Fish. menu offers an array of 14 fresh fish, rack of lamb, filet mignon and more.

TRY THIS: Local Cobia grilled with mango vinaigrette, $29. 8 New Orleans Road. 843-785-9277. www.charliesgreenstar.com.D Chow Daddy’s: Located in the old Dry Dock building on Executive Park Road, using local, organic ingredients with meals prepared to order. Featuring salad bowls, sandwiches, tacos, hot bowls, platters and other snacks. The daily happy hour is 4-6 p.m.

TRY THIS: Pork tacos; sriracha aioli, arugula, avocado and peppadew pepper sauce. $8.50. 14B Executive Park Road, Hilton Head Island, 843-842-CHOW, chowdaddys.com.

Coast: Sea Pines Beach Club. 842-1888 LD Coligny Deli & Grill: Coligny Plaza.

843-785-4440. LD Corks Neighborhood Wine Bar: 11 Palmetto Bay Road. 843-671-7783.

LD Cowboy Brazilian Steakhouse: 1000 William Hilton Pkwy, Unit B6, The Village at Wexford. 843-715-3565, cowboybraziliansteakhouse.com.

CQ’s: 140A Lighthouse Lane.

843-671-2779. LD

Crane’s Tavern and Steakhouse: 26 New Orleans Road. 843-341-2333. D Crazy Crab (Harbour Town): 149 Lighthouse Road. 843-363-2722. LD Delishee Yo: 32 Palmetto Bay Road in the Village Exchange. 843-785-3633. locu.com Dough Boys Pizza: 1-B New Orleans Road. 843-686-2697. doughboyshhi. com. LD Earle of Sandwich Pub: 1 North Forest Beach Drive in Coligny Plaza.

843-785-7767. LD Electric Piano: 33 Office Park Road.

843-785-5399. O Fat Baby’s: 1034 William Hilton Parkway. 843-842-4200. LD Fiesta Fresh Mexican Grill: 51 New Orleans Road. 843-785-4788. LD FlatBread Grill: 2 North Forest Beach Drive, 843-341-2225, flatbreadgrillhhi com.

French Kiss Bakery: Coligny Plaza, 1 North Forest Beach Drive. 843-6875471. BL Frozen Moo: Coligny Plaza, 1 North Forest Beach Drive. 843-842-3131 Frosty Frog Cafe: 1 North Forest Beach in Coligny Plaza. 843-686-3764.

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DINING Gringo’s Diner: E-5, Coligny Plaza.

843-785-5400.

Harbourside Burgers and Brews: Harbour Town, Sea Pines Resort, 843842-1444, www.seapines.com. LD

premium tequilas, handcrafted specialty cocktails, Mexican beers and Spanishinspired wines.

TRY THIS: Asian Shrimp Taco; Crispy shrimp topped with a house soy aioli, cotija cheese, pickled onions and cabbage, cilantro and sriracha on a fresh corn tortilla. $3.95. 33 Office Park Rd., Suite 228. 843-681-8226. LD

Harbour Town Bakery and Cafe: Harbour Town, Sea Pines. 843-3632021. BL

Hugo’s Seafood & Steakhouse: 841 William Hilton Parkway. 843-785HUGO. LD

Heyward’s: 130 Shipyard Drive.

Sonesta Resort. 843-842-2400. BD

It’s Greek To Me: 11 Lagoon Road in Coligny Plaza. 843-842-4033. LDO

Hilton Head Diner: 6 Marina Side Drive. 843-686-2400. BLDO

Java Burrito Company: 1000 William Hilton Pkwy. 843-842-5282.

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Gruby’s New York Deli: 890 William Hilton Parkway in the Fresh Market Shoppes. 843-842-9111. BL

Hilton Head Brewing Company: 7C Greenwood Drive (Reilley’s Plaza), Hilton Head Plaza. 843-785-3900. www.hhbrewingco.com.LD Hilton Head Ice Cream: 55 New Orleans Road, #114. 843-852-6333.

Hinchey’s Chicago Bar and Grill: Circle Center, Pope Avenue. 843-6865959. LDO Hinoki of Kurama: 37 New Orleans Road. 843-785-9800. LD Holy Tequila: Holy Tequila offers a harmonizing blend of Mexican street food with new American flavors. Its inviting space features an open kitchen, an indoor/outdoor open air seating area, a large tequila bar and a private tasting room. The menu features a wide variety of gourmet tacos, quesadillas, salads and smalls plates, all priced under $11; and a fully stocked bar with more than 40

Jazz Corner: Village at Wexford. 843842-8620. DO Jersey Mike’s: 11 Palmetto Bay Rd., Island Crossing. 843-341-6800.

Jump and Phil’s Bar and Grill: 7 Greenwood Drive, Suite 3B. 843-7859070. LDO Kenny B’s French Quarter Cafe: 70 Pope Avenue in Circle Center. 843-7853315. BLDS Kurama Japanese Steak and Seafood House: 9 Palmetto Bay Road.

843-785-4955. D La Hacienda: 11 Palmetto Bay Road.

843-842-4982. LD Land’s End Tavern: South Beach Marina, Sea Pines. 843-671-5456.

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Blackened Shrimp Burger Take a break during your holiday shopping and stop by Charbar to enjoy a delicious Blackened Shrimp Burger. This scrumptuous delight consists of a shrimp patty on house made focaccia with provolone cheese, arugula, tomato, pickled onions, and old bay aioli! Available at Charbar.

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Ravioli Del Giorno Homemade ravioli served with bay leaves and cherry tomatoes. Available at OMBRA Cucina Rustica.

Links, An American Grill: Harbour Town Golf Links Clubhouse, Sea Pines.

843-363-8380, linksamericangrill.com Live Oak: 100 North Sea Pines Drive, 843-842-1441, liveoaklowcountrycuisine.com Local Pie: Only the highest quality, regionally sourced ingredients go into these wood-fired, house-made pies. A local business, with local staff and local suppliers.

TRY THIS: The Gump Pie; shrimp, scallop sausage, calamari, roast tomato, goat cheese and arugula. 843-842-7437, info@localpie.com A Lowcountry Backyard: 32 Palmetto Bay Road at The Village Exchange. 843785-9273. BLD Lodge Beer and Growler Bar: 7B Greenwood Drive, Hilton Head Plaza.

843-842-8966. DO Mellow Mushroom: 33 Office Park Road in Park Plaza. 843-686-2474. www.mellowmushroom.com. LDO Mi Tierra (Hilton Head): 130 Arrow Rd. 843-342-3409. LD Market Street Cafe: 12 Coligny Plaza.

843-686-4976. LD Marley’s Island Grille: 35 Office Park Road in Park Plaza. 843-686-5800. DO Michael Anthony’s: 37 New Orleans Road. 843-785-6272, michael-anthonys.com.

New York City Pizza: 81 Pope Avenue. 843-842-2227. LD Nick’s Steak & Seafood: 9 Park Lane.

843-686-2920. D

OMBRA Cucina Rustica: Popular local chef Michael Cirafesi and distinguished Philadelphia chef Nunzio Patruno have teamed up to open this upscale Italian restaurant in the Village at Wexford. Many dishes were created hundreds of years ago, passed down from generation to generation. All desserts, pastas and breads are made daily using natural and fresh ingredients imported from Italy.

TRY THIS: Carpaccio di Manzo; thinly sliced raw “Piemontese” beef, arugula, olive oil and shaved Parmigiano, $14. Village at Wexford. 843-842-5505. www.ombrahhi. com. D One Hot Mama’s: 7 Greenwood Drive, Hilton Head Plaza. 843-6826262. LDSO Palmetto Bay Sunrise Café: 86 Helmsman Way in Palmetto Bay Marina. 843-686-3232. BL Philly’s Café and Deli: 102 Fountain Center, New Orleans Road. 843-7859966. L Pino Gelato: 1000 William Hilton Parkway, Village at Wexford. 843-8422822.

Plantation Café and Deli (south): 81 Pope Avenue in Heritage Plaza. 843785-9020. BL Pomodori: 1 New Orleans Road. 843686-3100. D The Porch: Beach House hotel. 1 South Forest Beach Drive. 843-785-5126.

BLD Porter & Pig: Quality beer, proprietary cocktails and select wines with accompanying charcuterie, cheeses and shared plates.

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TRY THIS: The Gourmet; Gruyere, Boursin and Gouda with roasted tomato aioli, smoked thick bacon and fresh basil. 1000 William Hilton Parkway, The Village at Wexford. 843-715-3224. www.porter-pig.com D Quarterdeck: 149 Lighthouse Road, Harbour Town, Sea Pines. 843-842-1999. LDO Red Fish: Upscale dining at its finest. Head chef Chaun Bescos takes advantage of his close relationship with local growers and farmers markets, tailoring Red Fish’s menu around the foods that are in season. The result is an eclectic blend of seafood, steaks, fresh fruit and local vegetables.

TRY THIS: Lowcountry Shrimp and Grits; served with Keegan Filion Farms chorizo gravy and fried okra over a bed of sauteed kale, $24. 8 Archer Road. 843-6863388. redfishofhiltonhead.com. LD Reilley’s Grill & Bar (south): 7D Greenwood Drive.

842-4414. LDO Relish Cafe: 33 Office Park Road, Park Plaza. 843-3424800.

Rita’s Italian Ice: 1 North Forest Beach Drive, Coligny Plaza. 843-686-2596, ritasice.com.

Roy’s Place: Special menu items such as kosher, organic, gluten free, vegan and vegetarian menus are available. 33 Office Park Rd., 843-785-4646, roysplacehhi.com Salty Dog Cafe: One of Hilton Head’s favorite outdoor cafes for more than 20 years. Fresh seafood. Located at South Beach Marina, overlooking Braddock Cove. Both indoor and outdoor seating are available. Live music and children’s entertainment nightly during the season.

TRY THIS: Crab Cake Dinner; two freshly prepared Chesapeake-style lump crab cakes with homemade remoulade sauce. Served with Captain’s Au Gratin potatoes and fresh vegetables, $22.99. South Beach Marina Village, Sea Pines Resort. 843-671-7327. www.saltydog. com. LD Sage Room: 81 Pope Ave., Heritage Plaza. 843-7855352. D Sea Shack: 6 Executive Park Drive. 843-785-2464.

LD Signals Lounge: 130 Shipyard Drive, Sonesta Resort.

843-842-2400.

Signe’s Bakery & Cafe: 93 Arrow Road. 843-7859118. BLS Skillets Café: Coligny Plaza. 843-785-3131. BLD The Smokehouse: 34 Palmetto Bay Road. 842-4227.

BLDO Smooth: 11 Palmetto Bay Road in Island Crossing shopping center. 843-842-9808.

Southern Coney & Breakfast: 70 Pope Avenue in Circle Center. 843-689-2447. BL Spirit of Harbour Town: 843-843-363-9026. www. vagabondcruise.com.

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Cobb Salad Stay healthy and keep your diet on track during this holiday season. Don’t forget to eat your greens! Available at Watusi Café.

Stack’s Pancakes of Hilton Head: 2 Regency Parkway. 843-341-3347.

BLD

Lighthouse Road, Sea Pines Center.

843-671-6136, trufflescafe.com LD

Starbucks (south): 11 Palmetto Bay Road. 843-341-5477

Urban Vegan: 86 Helmsman Way, Palmetto Bay Marina. 843-671-3474.

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Steamers: 28 Coligny Plaza. 843-7852070. LD Stellini:15 Executive Park Road. 843785-7006. D Stu’s Surfside: 1 North Forest Beach Drive, Coligny Plaza. 843-686-7873.

LD The Studio: 20 Executive Park Road.

843-785-6000. D Sunset Slush: 81 Pope Avenue, 843785-7851.

Sweet Carolina Cupcakes: 1 N. Forest Beach Drive. 843-342-2611.

Tiki Hut: 1 South Forest Beach Drive at the Beach House. 843-785-5126.

OLD Topside Waterfront Restaurant: Harbour Town, Sea Pines. 843-8421999. D Trattoria Divina: 33 Office Park Rd. 843-686-4442. D Truffles Cafe (Sea Pines): Fresh local seafood, Black Angus steaks, baby back ribs, homemade soups and garden salads.

TRY THIS: Chicken Pot Pie; tender breast meat, carrots, mushrooms, sweet bell peppers and white wine cream sauce covered with a puff pastry. $12.95. 71

Vari Asian: 840 William Hilton Pkwy.

843-785-9000. LD Vine: 1 North Forest Beach Drive in Coligny Plaza. 843-686-3900. LD Watusi: A place for breakfast, lunch and coffee. The cafe’s interior mirros a warm, cozy living room where families and friends can gather and enjoy food in a casual home-style setting. TRY THIS: The Pope Avenue; roasted red peppers, sundried tomato, goat cheese, provolone, tomato and balsamic vinaigrette on a fresh house baked french baguette. $11.95. 71 Pope Ave. 843686-5200. www.islandwatusi.com. BL Which Wich?: 70 Pope Ave., Suite 13.

843-715-9424, whichwich.com Wild Wing Café: 72 Pope Ave. 843785-9464. LDO Wine and Cheese If You Please: 24 Palmetto Bay Road, Ste. G. 843-8421200.

World of Beer: 30 Shelter Cove Lane, Suite 140, Hilton Head Island SC 29928. LD Wreck of the Salty Dog: South Beach Marina Village, Sea Pines. 843-6717327. D

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BLUFFTON Agave Side Bar: 13 State of Miind St., 843-757-9190. LD Amigos Belfair (Bluffton): 133 Towne Drive. 843-815-8226. LD Backwater Bill’s: 20 Hampton Lake Drive. 843-875-5253. LDO Bluffton BBQ: 11 State of Mind St. 843-757-7427, blufftonbbq.com. LD Bluffton Family Seafood House: 27 Dr. Mellichamp Drive. 843-7574010. LD The Bluffton Room: 15 Promenade St., 843-757-3525, theblufftonroom.com D Bojangles: Buckwalter Place, Bluffton SC 29910 BLD The Brick Chicken: 1011 Fording Island Road in the Best Buy Shopping Center. 843-836-5040. LDO The British Open Pub: 1 Sherington Drive, Suite G, 843-815-6736. LDO Buffalos Restaurant: 476 Mount Pelia Road inside Palmetto Bluff. 843706-6500. LD Burnin’ Down South: 198 Okatie Village Drive, Suite 108. 843-7052453. LD Butcher’s Market and Deli: 102 Buckwalter Parkway, Suite 3-G. 843815-6328. BLD Cahill’s Market & Chicken Kitchen: 1055 May River Road. 843757-2921. LD Captain Woody’s: Many restaurants claim to be a favorite of locals. Speaking as locals, one of our favorites is Captain Woody’s.

TRY THIS: Grouper Melt, fried and topped with sauteed onions, mushrooms and melted cheese. Served open faced on a kaiser roll with homemade chips, $13.99. 17 State of Mind St. in the Calhoun Street Promenade. 843-7576222. www.captainwoodys.com. LDO The Carolina Tavern: 5 Godfrey Place. 843-757-9464. thecarolinatavern.com LD Cheeburger Cheeburger: 108 Buckwalter Parkway. 843-837-2433.

LD Chipotle: Tanger I Outlet Center. 843836-2442, chipotle.com. LD Choo Choo BBQ Xpress: 129 Burnt Church Road. 843-815-7675. LDO Chow Daddy’s: This new restaurant

is using local, organic ingredients with meals prepared to order. The menu features salad bowls, sandwiches, tacos, hot bowls, platters and other snacks.

The daily happy hour is 4-6 p.m.

TRY THIS: Pork tacos; sriracha aioli, arugula, avocado and peppadew pepper sauce. $8.50. 15 Towne Drive, Belfair Towne Village, 843-842-CHOW, chowdaddys.com.

Claude & Uli’s Bistro: 1533 Fording Island Road. 843-837-3336. LD Coconuts Bar & Grille: 39 Persimmon St. 843-757-0602. DO Corks Neighborhood Wine Bar: 1297 May River Road. 843-815-5168.

DO Corner Perk Cafe: 1297 May River Road. 843-816-5674, cornerperk.com.

BL The Cottage Cafe, Bakery and Tea Room: 38 Calhoun St. 843-757-0508. www.thecottagebluffton.com. BL Dolce Vita: 163 Bluffton Rd. Unit F. 843-815-6900, dolcevitarustica.com D Downtown Deli: 27 Dr. Mellichamp Drive. 843-815-5005. BL El Super Internacional: 33 Sherington Dr. 843-815-8113. LD FARM: 1301 May River Road, Calhoun Street Promenade. Fresh, local and seasonal ingredients. Opens early 2016.

Fat Patties and Salt Marsh Brewing: 207 Bluffton Rd., 843-3791500, fat-patties.com Firehouse Subs: 32 Malphrus Rd., #109. 843-815-7827. LD Fiesta Fresh Mexican Grill: 876 Fording Island Road (Hwy. 278), Suite 1. 843-706-7280. LD Giuseppi’s Pizza and Pasta: 25 Bluffton Road. 843-815-9200. LD Hana Sushi and Japanese Fusion: 1534 Fording Island Road. 843-8373388. hanasushifusion.com LD Hinchey’s Chicago Bar & Grill: 104 Buckwalter Place, Suite 1A. 843-8365909. LD HogsHead Kitchen and Wine Bar: 1555 Fording Island Rd. 843-837-4647.

Honeybaked Ham: 1060 Fording Island Road. 843-815-7388. BLD The Infield 9 Promenade St., Suite 1201-2, 843-757-2999. LD Island Bagel & Deli: Sheridan Park.

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chorizo gravy and fried okra over a bed of sauteed kale, $24. 32 Bruin Road, 843-837-8888. LD Red Stripes Caribbean Cuisine and Lounge: 8 Pin Oak Street. 843757-8111. LDO River House Restaurant: 476 Mount Pelia Road in Palmetto Bluff.

843-706-6500. LD Ruan Thai Cuisine II: 26 Towne Drive, Belfair Town Village. 843-7579479. LD

Peppered Mustard Salmon

Jameson’s Charhouse: 671 Cypress Hills Drive, Sun City. 843-705-8200.

LD Jim ‘N Nick’s Bar-B-Q: 872 Fording Island Road. 843-706-9741. LD Katie O’Donnell’s: 1008 Fording Island Road (Kittie’s Crossing). 843815-5555. LDO Kelly’s Tavern: 11B Buckingham Plantation Drive. 843-837-3353.

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Sigler’s Rotisserie: 12 Sheridan Park Circle. 843-815-5030. D

Moe’s Southwest Grill: 3 Malphrus Road. 843-837-8722. LD

Zoes Kitchen: Tanger I Outlet Center.

843-837-5410. LD

Peppers Old Town: 1255 May River Road. 843-757-5051. BL

Mulberry Street Trattoria: 1476 Fording Island Road. 843-837-2426.

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DAUFUSKIE ISLAND

Southern Barrel Brewing Co.: 375 Buckwalter Place Blvd., 843-837-2337, southernbarrelbrewingco.com

Napoli Bistro Pizzeria & Wine Bar: 68 Bluffton Road, 843-706-9999. LD

Squat N’ Gobble: 1231 May River Road. 843-757-4242. BLD

NEO: 326 Moss Creek Village. 843837-5111. LD

Marshside Mama’s Cafe: 15 Haig Point Road on County Landing. 843785-4755. LD M

Stooges Cafe: 25 Sherington Drive.

843-706-6178. BL

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Old Town Dispensary: 15 Captains Cove. 843-837-1893. LDO

Truffles Cafe: Fresh local seafood, Black Angus steaks, baby back ribs,

Orobello’s Bistro & Pizzeria: 103 Buckwalter Place, Unit 108. 843-8375637, www.orobellosbluffton.com.

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Longhorn: Inside Tanger I. 843-7057001. LD

Outback Steakhouse: 100 Buckwalter Place. 843-757-9888. LD

Los Jalapeno’s Mexican Grill: The Bridge Center. 843-837-2333. LD

Panda Chinese Restaurant: 25 Bluffton Road. 843-815-6790. LD

Lowcountry Flower Girls: Berkeley Place. 843-837-2253.

Plantation Cafe & Deli: 1532 Fording Island Road. 843-815-4445.

May River Grill: 1263 May River Road. 843-757-5755. LD

Pour Richard’s: 4376 Bluffton Parkway. 843-757-1999. DO

Mellow Mushroom: 872 Fording Island Rd. 843-706-0800. mellowmushroom.com. LDO

The Pub at Old Carolina: 91 Old Carolina Road. 843-757-6844. D

Mi Tierra: 27 Dr. Mellichamp Drive.

843-757-7200. LD Mi Tierrita: 214 Okatie Village Drive.

843-705-0925. LD Moon Mi Pizza: 15 State of Mind Street. 843-757-7007. LD

Wild Wing Café (Bluffton): 1188 Fording Island Road. 843-837-9453.

LD Zepplin’s Bar & Grill: Inside Station 300. 25 Innovation Drive. 843-8152695. LDO

Kobe Japanese Restaurant: 30 Plantation Park Drive. 843-757-6688.

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Midnight Baker: 14 Promenade St. 843-815-5355. LB

Walnuts Café: 70 Pennington Drive in Sheridan Park. 843-815-2877.

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Sake House: G1017 Fording Island Road Ste 105. 843-706-9222. LD

Salmon is low in calories and rich in healthy fats. Not a salmon believer? This signature dish will change your mind. Available at Bistro 17.

843-815-5300. BL

Saigon Cafe: 1304 Fording Island Road. 843-837-1800. BLD

homemade soups and garden salads.

TRY THIS: Chicken Pot Pie; tender breast meat, carrots, mushrooms, sweet bell peppers and white wine cream sauce covered with a puff pastry. 91 Towne Drive Belfair Towne Village. 843-815-5551. trufflescafe com. LD

Eagle’s Nest: 56 Fuskie Lane, Bloody Point, 843-341-5522.

Listings are fluid and heavily dependent on your help; to submit or update, email editor@hiltonheadmonthly.com

R Bar: 70 Pennington Drive. 843-7577264. LD Red Fish: Upscale dining at its finest.

Head chef Chaun Bescos takes advantage of his close relationship with local growers and farmers markets, tailoring Red Fish’s menu around foods in season.

TRY THIS: Lowcountry Shrimp and Grits; served with Keegan Filion Farms

Tomato Dill Soup This sensational soup has been putting smiles on faces since 1983. Available at Truffles Café.

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OF ALL PLACES ON EARTH LAST CALL

Greetings from San Francisco

The rebellious city on the Pacific Rim is offering a glimpse into the future.

S

MARC FREY

mfrey@freymedia.com

Fail fast is the buzzword in the city and it definitely feels like a modern-day gold rush.

SOUND OFF Please send your comments to mfrey@freymedia.com.

I would like to get your feedback on this idea.

an Francisco was 15 years old when the San Francisco Chronicle published its first edition 150 years ago. Since then, the city has evolved in many ways, but there is one thing that hasn’t changed: the Bay area remains a magnet and kaleidoscope of influences from around the world and all walks of life.

What better place to learn about the future of digital media than in the tech hub of the world? San Francisco is headquarters to numerous well known high-tech companies such as Google, Salesforce, and LinkedIn as well as any number of companies who’s name you likely never heard off. ‘Fail fast’ is the buzzword in the city and it definitely feels like a modern day gold rush. Some companies, such as AirBnB and Uber, have deployed disruptive business models changing the way the world utilizes empty bedrooms and empty car seats. On a more philosophical scale they are challenging the way we think about traditional values: convenience versus privacy; Shared assets versus pride of ownership; a new shared economic model on the horizon.

Prediction: Technology will continue to change the way we live.

If you like people watching, Frisco is one of the best places to do so. It’s racial mix and re-mix is indeed very colorful, giving us an indication of what the face of America will look like as we continue down the path of being a cultural melting pot.

Prediction: Natural blonde will be rare (and sought after).

As I stare at the menu of the Italian eatery I wonder why the “Branzino” had to be flown in all the way from New Zealand. After all, the biggest ocean is right in front of us. Then I read that the sardine harvest has been cancelled because of insufficient numbers, Sockeye Salmon have died in the millions because the rivers were to warm and the Dungeness crab where judged too toxic to eat just as the season was supposed to open.

Prediction: Non-farmed seafood will become a luxury item.

A corner garage peeks my interest and as I stare inside I discover 5 iconic Alfa Romeo being restored dripping with fresh new red paint, a clear indication that I’m in the Italian section of town. What makes SF charming, the various cultural driven neighborhoods is in danger of being lost. Real estate prices are skyrocketing. A young lawyer, fresh from law school, and her boyfriend moved here from NYC only to end up paying $2,800/month for a small one-bedroom apartment (and we are not talking about a penthouse loft)…

Prediction: The well-off are moving into city centers pushing others to the suburbs in a reversal of what created the suburbs in the first place.

Voters in the city were divided over restricting the ability to rent rooms and apartment’s via “AirBnB” and measures that would halt the development of “market rate” housing in an attempt to keep housing affordable in the city, but in the end both propositions were narrowly defeated influenced by the $8 million AirBnB poured into the campaign.

Prediction: Money continues to rule politics.

Self-interest over shared values will continue to divide the nation.

High-paying tech jobs have created vast economic wealth in the Bay area. In contrast, the increasing number of homeless people that are present everywhere make the streets feel less safe and remind us that the new economy is not going to benefit all.

Prediction: The income divide will continue to grow.

When I visited San Francisco as a student it instantly became my favorite American city and I imagined living and working here. This was in the days when you could still buy fresh seafood at Fisherman’s Wharf (which now has been transformed into a Disney-esque waterfront tourist attraction). Asking myself the same question today, I leave San Francisco to the young and restless willing to put up with overpriced cramped quarters, water shortage, high taxes and over regulation (of almost anything).

I think Hilton Head Island will do just fine for me and I enjoy my reverse commute. Homewards! M P.S. Great vistas, iconic landmarks, ethnic food (off the beaten path), history and abundant cultural offerings still make SF a great destination to visit.

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