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Sullivan’s Island • Isle of Palms • Goat Island • Dewees Island

Isle of Palms
Candidate Forum
at the Rec

Isle of Palms City Council Candidates.

BY LAURA FOGARTY
MANAGING EDITOR ISLAND EYE NEWS 

T
he candidates for Isle of Palms City Council
sat together Oct. 10 for a candidate forum
sponsored by The League of Women Voters
and Island Eye News. The friendly, casual format
allowed input from the audience as candidates
fielded questions about everything from drainage
concerns, to budgeting plans, to bike path repairs.
Thanks to all of the candidates for participating.
Please remember to vote on Tuesday, Nov. 5.
Visit islandeyenews.com for a summary of the I M P R O V E M E N T S C O N T I N U E AT I O P E X C H A N G E C L U B
event.
BY TED KINGHORN
FOR ISLAND EYE NEWS

T
he IOP Exchange Club wishes
to thank the many citizens who
have participated in our recent
fundraising events, which have included
the Front Beach Crawls, Marina Festival,
BBQ’s, and Kayak Challenge.  In addition,
many have purchased raffle tickets, made
contributions or provided in kind services
and material donations. This support will
not only allow access to Hamlin Creek
for wellness and enrichment, but has
been the catalyst for other much needed
improvements.
All of these contributions plus the hard
work of many members, businesses,
community leaders and volunteers have
resulted in a facility both creek side and
curbside to be proud.
These contributions of time, talent
and treasure are creating transformative
changes at the Exchange Club property
on the Isle of Palms.  All of these
improvements are designed to better serve
those not-for-profit organizations working
Exchange Club continues on page 4

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CIVIC
Isle of Palms Mayor’s Message
A
s you know, this summer then schedule a public forum for enjoy. The Ghostly Tide Tales was Dec. 7 with the Holiday Street
the City requested residents to share their vision for an outstanding success. Nothing Festival. This free event has
proposals for a new lease for the marina.  No decisions about can beat a crisp fall evening at something for the whole family
the use of the marina restaurant.  the future of the restaurant have the beach, listening to haunting – live music, carnival rides, food
We received three proposals been made, and this is our chance stories by an open camp fire.  and even a visit from Santa
which were presented to the for all of us to work together to Don’t forget that the Halloween Claus. Join us as we light the
public during a presentation get this right, not only for us but Carnival is right around 24’ tree and welcome the holiday
last month where the proposers for generations to come. the corner. The Recreation season with cheer! 
had an opportunity to share I want to remind you that Department will have games for
their vision for that space with Council approved an ordinance all ages, lots of Halloween candy, Jimmy Carroll, Mayor
the community. If you missed to prohibit the use single-use prizes and so much more. Put jcarroll@iop.net
this meeting, a video of the plastic bags, plastic straws, your best costume on and join us 843.452.1200
presentation and a copy of all polystyrene (also known as Oct. 31 at 5 p.m. at the Rec. We
proposals are available on the Styrofoam) coolers, cups and will bring in the holiday season
City’s website at https://www. food containers and balloons on
iop.net/iop-marina-restaurant- the beach. These regulations will Exchange Club continues from cover
lease-proposals-.  go into effect Jan. 1, 2020 along
City Council is encouraging with the prohibition to retailers to with children, families, community groups and veterans we serve.
residents to submit their distribute these products at point The improvements include:
thoughts on these proposals to of sale. We all want to protect • Replacement and expansion of the creek side patio to better
City Council. Your feedback is the little piece of paradise we are serve our guests; a sea wall to ensure the future integrity of the
essential, and I want to say thank fortunate to call home. Join me property.
you to everyone who has taken in using reusable, recyclable and • Covered fixed pier head, floating dock, gangway and fixed pier
the time to share with us their compostable products, especially walkway.
• Friendship Terrace.
comments regarding their vision when we go to the beach. 
• Improved functional design. 
for the marina restaurant. The The coming months are filled • New landscaping, better drainage, and asphalt replacement.
City has a unique opportunity to with wonderful opportunities Feel free to stop by or visit their web site to learn more about the
make the Isle of Palms marina to celebrate and be thankful we IOP Exchange Club at iopexchange.org.  There will be a dock and
a vibrant place for residents to live in paradise. I want to thank terrace ribbon cutting and dedication in Oct.
enjoy. City Council will have a our professional City staff for The Exchange Club provides its warmest thanks for your support
special meeting Nov. 7 to discuss the amazing activities they put so that they may better serve our community for generations to come. 
our vision for the marina and will together for the community to You have helped provide a legacy towards future community service.

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Sullivan’s Council passes
contentious maritime forest proposal
BY GREGG BRAGG
LUCKY DOG
FOR ISLAND EYE NEWS PUBLISHING
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A
ttendees packed chambers
as mayor Pat O’Neil
kicked off the Oct. 15
council meeting of the Town of
Sullivan’s Island. TOSI reserves
a total of 30 minutes for citizens’
comments near the beginning of
each meeting. Although signing
up to speak in advance of the
meeting is encouraged, it is rarely
necessary. Those who do sign
up speak first, but the floor is
usually opened to any who didn’t
if time remains. O’Neil indicated
that so many had signed up to
to hiring experts to render an
opinion on a project that hadn’t
been scoped. He worried such a
path could easily morph into a
way to enhance ocean views for
some residents to the detriment
of the forest, and at public
expense. He assured council that
residents would redouble their
efforts to prevent or undo any
harm that is done. “We will do all
we can to support the health and
survival of the maritime forest on
Sullivan’s Island,” Khoury said.
Gary Vissar apologized in
The Island Eye News
of Osceola’s Muse, performed by
the Pure Theater acting troop the The Island Connection
previous weekend at the Battery SiP Magazine
Gadsden Cultural Center.   “Where to” Map
Roy Williams wasn’t joking,
however, when he reminded Lynn Pierotti
council of rising seas, more lynn@luckydognews.com
frequent and more intense publisher
hurricanes, and flooding in Laura Fogarty
the streets of Lowcountry ieneditor@luckydognews.com
communities. He said he opposed managing editor
any efforts to go full Lizzie Borden
on Sullivan’s maritime forest in Jennifer Tuohy
favor of planting grass. “Grass jennifer@luckydognews.com
is beautiful, but it doesn’t stop contributing editor

speak, presumably on proposed
changes to the town’s Accredited
Land Management Plan (ALM),
a review of the rules seemed in
order: Use and lean into the
advance for bringing a little
“attitude” into the room. The
resident of 30 years raised his
two children on the island. “They
attended Sullivan’s Elementary
much of anything,” Williams
Swan Richards
concluded.   senior graphic designer
Former council member Mark
Howard reminded council their Alejandro Ferreyros
predecessors voted to preserve the graphic designer

microphone at the podium.
Individual contributions are
limited to two minutes. An alarm
sounds at the end of the limit,
at which point speaker needs
to stop. (They usually let you
where they learned, among other
things, to respect the beaches and
natural resources of the island. I
have no way to explain to them
any logic that would choose to
ignore these grade school lessons
maritime forest in 1991, instead Lori McGee 843-614-0901
of building a road that could have advertising executive
been very lucrative. He described
it as a miracle and urged this Christian LeBlanc
iteration of council to consider christian@luckydognews.com
their legacy and exhibit the same social media

finish your thought, however.)
Comments must be addressed to
council, not to fellow attendees/
residents. No clapping, booing,
or hissing to allow each comment
to stand on its own. Comments
should be respectful.
“We do live on a small island,
and you never know who you’re
going to need to pick you up
when your car breaks down on
the causeway tomorrow,” cajoled
the mayor to emphasize the last
of the ground rules for citizens’
comments. He then opened to
floor to citizens’ comments.  forest’s understory as vital to
“For the past 28 years we’ve
been debating how to manage
our unique maritime forest,” said
resident Norman Khoury. “While
communities around the country
are taking steps to protect trees
and green spaces, we’re debating
how much to cut down in our
forest, the common sense answer
being, ‘as little as possible.’
What’s being discussed tonight
is a path leading us away from
that goal.” Khoury took exception
in exchange for what council
members would embrace in a
selfish desire to preserve [ocean]
views,” he said. Vissar insisted
there was no way to safely cut
what little forest there was, and
stabbed home his point by saying
that even elementary school aged
children know that.  children, and future generations
Lifelong Sullivan’s Island
resident Sarah Diaz further
identified herself as a Tracy Nizly-Hahn began her
microbiologist with an emphasis
on ornithology. She stressed
the importance of the maritime
the island’s ecosystem. Cut the
understory and you lose the
foundations of the food chain. She
also emphasized the importance
of the forest understory to red
knots as a resting/foraging point
along their annual migration
route, which is estimated to be
9,000 miles, one way.
Mike Walsh identified himself
as the “comic relief” in an
otherwise bruising meeting. He
thanked the town for its support
foresight. “The decision before Gregg Bragg
you today is just as important. Mimi Wood
A landscape architect can create staff writers
a sense of a place. A maritime
forest already is a place,” Howard •
said. “I am asking this council CONTRIBUTORS
to vote to preserve and protect
this land. Your children, their TED KINGHORN
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will thank you. You can’t recreate
a miracle.”
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Howard Hall added his support
for retaining the maritime forest
in its current state. 
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Rob Byko followed suit and
noted that this iteration of
council seemed to be re-litigating
a decision previously approved
by the council seated in 2017.
He augmented his point with
a list of rhetorical questions
designed to shine a light on
inadequacies in the amendment
to the ALM: Had the team named
in the amendment already been
engaged? Did it include the cost
of maintenance? Did the budget
allow for actual work on the
project?
Karen Byko also supports
leaving the maritime forest as
is, and emphasized its place
in resiliency against storm/
flooding/climate change/
rising sea level. Resiliency, she
added was something council
themselves had promoted, on the
record, as a priority. She urged
the town to marshal its limited
resources to that end, rather
than spending tax dollars re-
inventing a solution nature had
already provided.  going to keep your campaign
Larry Middaugh argued
against amending the ALM
on the grounds the town had
not satisfied its own statutory
processes, which would be
required before proceeding with
the endeavor. “Satisfying these
requirements should not be
rushed,” he said.
Nathaniel White didn’t waste
time. “I pray in those woods, we
run in those woods, walk the
dogs in those woods,” to make
the point that the maritime forest
belongs to all Sullivan’s residents.
“It’s collectively our land – let’s
keep it. I have neighbors here
with properties on front beach
that hear me say [this]. There’s
[also] a cost in neighbor relations
here. Let’s wrap it up and I vote
we keep it,” he said.  the same. He’s against wasting
Forty year resident Courtney
Summers also raised two children
on Sullivan’s. She opened with
the comment that she felt like
part of Bill Murray’s movie,
Groundhog Day. “I feel like we’re
doing the same thing over and
over.” Summers then read a
neighbor’s letter to council. The
author of the letter said she had
recently reviewed all campaign
materials, that all candidates had
promised to protect and preserve
the island, and noted that none
of the candidates said anything
about re-litigating the decisions
of past councils, “Because they
didn’t like the decisions. If you’re
promises, you must vote against
this motion,” concluded the
letter.  well-advertised public meetings,
Amy Hoyt argued that accreting
land was a blessing most
beach communities covet. She
characterized the beach as both
protected and protective, and
insisted it be left in its natural
state. “We shouldn’t remove our
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natural resources for a view or
to make a park. It should be left
alone maximize the fullness of
our island. We’ve already been
here, guys,” said Hoyt.  on the expertise and previous
Charleston resident Samantha
Segal argued against the
amendment, echoing many of
the same arguments previously
presented.
Scott Fisher said more of
tax money on another. “I think
the people that live next to the
conservation easement, they’re
not front beach. Front beach is
the accreted land that we all own,
and I want to protect it.”
Lana Duncan added an “Amen”
to all those who preceded her,
as did Ian and Angela McArthy.
John Winchester also nodded in
agreement, but added, “I hope
council will back off from this ill-
advised motion.”
Susan Middaugh felt much the
same, but as a former member of
council, added a new dimension
to previous contributors.
Middaugh described all previous
efforts to negotiate matters
concerning ALM as completely
open, transparent, including
and with input from everyone on
council regardless of the makeup
or disposition of a given council.
“Now, however, there is an
unprecedented rush authored by
a single council member behind
the scenes to contract with a pre-
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selected team of consultants for a
two day charrette. That is clearly
designed to markedly change
years of collegial planning. Based
projects of these consultants, it
can be anticipated that the result
of this [brain storming session]
will result in a replacement of the
maritime forest with a parklike
grassland, and artificial dunes in
order to provide expansive ocean
views for first row homes.”
Linda Perkis stood up for the
1991 interpretation of ALM and
in opposition to the motion. 
Nancy Carroll Deckler said
she has been on the island for
75 summers and encouraged
council to work together on a
solution, in apparent support of
amending the ALM. 
Larry Kaboski said he’s been
living on the island for 40 years
adding, “The maritime forest is
the best thing that ever happened
to [the island]. It “was a gift from
the gods.”
Barbara Spell ran straight
at the issue, “My comment
tonight is about the haphazard
and seemingly careless way
this motion was developed by
the four council members who
claim to be representing the best
interests of Sullivan’s Island,”
she said. She felt council had
performed something of a bait
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and switch, attempting to pivot from a discussion
of ocean views to a debate about resiliency, with
enumerating the costs. She urged council to vote
against the motion.  I S L E O F PA L M S V F W P O S T 3 1 3 7 C E L E B R AT E S 5 0 T H A N N I V E R S A R Y
Alice Morrissey inveighed on council to preserve
the forest as is before launching into her signature
rendition of Joni Mitchell’s Big Yellow Taxi.  Sullivan's Island and HDR Engineering, Inc. of the
Tippy Stern-Brickman argued for haste and said
council was elected to deal with this issue, not
conduct studies or form committees. She said had
never seen anyone stroll through the forest and
characterized it as full of rats, snakes and poison
ivy. “We all know what needs to be done here,” she
concluded.  celebrating 50 years of serving
Action items for council included: Unanimous
approval of last month’s meeting minutes. Third
reading and ratification of ordinance 2019-
05. The measure grants a temporary easement
to Helen N. Antman in an effort to mitigate any
adverse effects caused by sewer line repair/
installation on Lot 31, area J. The motion passed
unanimously. Second Reading, Ordinance 2019-
06. The measure approves the use Municipal
Association of South Carolina (MASC) funds to
account for past due parking tickets and other
delinquent debts owed to the town, authorized
under the Set Off Debt Collection Act. The measure
passed unanimously. Consideration of a motion
to suspend the rules of procedure to allow third
reading of ordinance 2019-06.There was a timing
issue with MASC that required require ratification
prior to the next regularly scheduled council
meeting. The motion passed unanimously. Third
reading and ratification of ordinance 2019-06, also
passed unanimously. A resolution of appreciation
for Linda Perkis passed unanimously for her many
contributions to the Design Review Board. Perkis
accepted her award to thunderous applause. A
resolution recognizing Adele Tobin for her dedicated
leadership while serving on the Sullivan’s Island
Tree Commission passed unanimously. Again,
Tobin accepted her award to an avalanche of
applause. Council voted unanimously to approve a
$205,611 contract amendment between the town of
Carolinas. Testing on soil and other requirements
will demand additional time on-site from HDR
on the wastewater treatment plant improvement
project. TOSI unanimously awarded low bidder
Garney Construction to build the Wastewater
Treatment Plant Improvements designed by HDR
Engineering Inc.  in favor; K. Smith, T. Reese, C. Clark, G. Hammond
OSI then moved to the main event; a motion
to have staff negotiate a contract to engage
appropriately trained professionals to translate
the management plan objectives and approaches
into detailed plans for implementation as listed
in the Proposed Management Plan of the Town of
Sullivan’s Island Protected Land Draft #3A dated
Nov. 22, 2011 (also referred to as ALM above).
As part of this plan, these professionals are also
tasked with feathering any resulting updates back
into the plan including: topographical changes,
additional vegetative changes, resiliency concerns
for sea-level rise, storm surge and flooding in the
ALM. The professional team to be engaged are as
follows: Keith Bowers of Biohabitats, team leader;
Mark Permar of Permar, Inc.; Dr. Tim Kana of
Coastal Sciences; Bart Sabin of Sabin and Waters;
Dr. Nicole Elko of Elko Consulting, Inc.; and Scott
Parker of Design Works, LLC.  There being no further business, the meeting was
Council member Chauncey Clark defended his
proposal and seemed to say he had no intention of
harming the island he loved as much as anybody
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else. Council member Sarah Church objected to
The golden age of veterans
the motion again this month for a host of reasons
including lack of scope, budget, council input, and
the lack of community consensus. She moved to
amend the motion to exclude language that would
allow for dramatic topographical changes. Council
member Tim Reese defended the proposal and
declined to take dramatic topographical changes PROVIDED
off the table FOR ISLAND EYE NEWS
Council member Greg Hammond said he was
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opposed to mechanical changes to the beach.
Church and council member B. Smith proffered he Veterans of Foreign
Wars of the U.S. is proud
their own list of experts, and B. Smith then moved
to announce VFW Post
to remove the list of experts, which failed by a 4-3 3137 on Isle of Palms will be
majority vote (O’Neil, B. Smith, and Church voting
the needs of local veterans and
voting against.)
their families on Nov. 25. 
The un-amended Item 10 ultimately passed The Golden Anniversary
by a 4-3 majority (O’Neil, B. Smith, and Church
Award Citation is presented to
voting against; K. Smith, T. Reese, C. Clark, G. the Post in recognition of 50
Hammond voting for.) Item 11 was added to the years of outstanding service to
agenda earlier in the meeting. The motion by the community.
Reese to “approve funding for an engineering William “Doc” Schmitz,
study and development of construction costs for a national commander of the
crosswalk ADA ramps, and relocation of [existing Veterans of Foreign Wars of the
infrastructure] at Jasper Blvd. Reese estimated the U.S. congratulated all members
cost to be close to $15,000. The unbudgeted funds of the Post, “I send my sincere
were approved. Church said she thought it was a thanks and appreciation to the
“worthy effort” but expressed concern that this was members of VFW Post 3137
the third unbudgeted study the town has approved for their outstanding record
and thought the town needed to reign in this sort of service to the community,
of expense. Mayor O’Neil echoed Church’s concern veterans and to the nation over
and recommended a “not to exceed” clause in the the past 50 years.”
agreement. The motion passed unanimously. For more information visit
VFW.org. 
adjourned. 
VFW 3137 on Isle of Palms.
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letters to the editor
Dear Editor,
Please do not destroy the
maritime forest on Sullivan’s
Island that God has given us.
We should be good stewards by
doing the right thing: preserving
it for future generations so that
they may enjoy for many years to
come.
Respectfully,
Leo Fetter, Sullivan’s Island
___________________________
Dear Editor,
Can we please stop spreading
misinformation?  Either
purposefully or unintentionally?   3A, you will see the preferred
I was proud to see the number
of Sullivan’s Island residents
who stood up on Tuesday
night to passionately argue for
something they strongly believe
in.  I was dismayed, however, by
the amount of misinformation
floating around the room.   a transition zone.”
Below, I address a number
of concerns brought up that
unfortunately are founded in
fabrication.  If you have further
questions or are looking to sort
fact vs. fiction, please reach
out to either me (ghammond@
sullivansisland-sc.com) or other
council members and we will get
you an answer.   permissible. While this is indeed
Council is proceeding without
a defined budget – council voted
in September to allocate $35,000
toward updating the town’s
accreted land management
plan.  The October motion did
not modify or expand this figure.
Prior council budgeted $185,000
towards the management of the
accreted land.   the Atlantic Ocean and providing
“Raze paradise and put up an
urban park” – there is nothing
in the most recent version of our
town’s accreted land management
plan (draft 3A) that suggests
the replacement of established
maritime forest with a park (and
I personally would not support
this).  In fact, if you look at draft
strategy for Planning Unit 1
(established maritime forest) is
“limited to invasive non-native
species control, beach-access
pathway maintenance, creation
and maintenance of nature paths,
and creation and management of
Deed restrictions – when the
town entered into a contract with
the Lowcountry Open Land Trust
in 1991, it agreed to a number of
restrictions to protect the land
from development.  Many folks
spoke of the 10 allowable actions
the town may take which require
certain findings of fact before
true, it is not the full story.  The
town also purposefully retained
the right to manage certain
aspects of the land without
restriction or consent. Paragraph
2 of our deed restrictions reads:
“Town Council is given the
unrestricted authority to trim and
control the growth of vegetation
for the purposes of mosquito
control, scenic enhancement,
public and emergency access to
views of the ocean and beaches to
its citizens.”
Flood insurance concerns –
The Town of Sullivan’s Island
receives a number of points
towards its flood rating (about
1,500) for the many acres of
open and natural space we
have (accreted land, marsh and
undeveloped lots). The majority
of these points (92%) come from
the land being undeveloped
and permeable. About 120 of
these points, or 8%, come from
the land being maintained in a
“natural and beneficial” manner.
Less than half of the natural and
beneficial points come from the
accreted land. Moreover, the
implementation of a balanced,
conservation focused accreted
land management plan is not
expected to change the natural
and beneficial designation of the
accreted land.
In closing – I view the vote
on Tuesday night as a step
forward in finalizing our town’s
accreted land management
plan.  Our planning commission
asked us twice to do this in our
recently passed comprehensive
plan (which was unanimously
approved by council).  The motion
to dust off draft 3A preserves the
tremendous amount of work that
has gone into determining an
appropriate land management
plan.  The plan is reasonable,
was formed over the course of
a 4 year period with numerous
public input and special council
sessions. If you go back and
watch the video of the October
9 special council meeting (note
minutes 43, 46 and 49) and you
will see that all of council agrees
that Draft 3A seems reasonable.
But don’t take our word for it, go
to the Town’s website and read it,
its posted.
Greg Hammond, Sullivan’s Island
_____________________________
Dear Editor,
At the Sept. 19, Town Council
meeting, the motion to move
forward with consideration of
hiring consultants to review
the Town’s Accreted Land
Management Plan for the 190-
acre Public Land Trust area
stated that all Council members
would have input in this process.
However, at the October
72,019, Council Workshop, it
became clear that what is being
offered for discussion – to be
followed by an up or down vote
- was still the same pre-selected
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slate of consultants, the same
pre-determined format – a two
day Charette – No clear scope of
work, No stated goal – and the
same price tag of an unbudgeted
$35,000.  This is still the
same plan that was developed
behind the scenes, without full
council participation, without
public input, and with zero
transparency.  ecosystem. It is a personal attack
This is completely
unacceptable.   freshman in high school, I met
All Council members should
have full and equal input on vetting
and selection of any consultants,
how these consultants are best
utilized and the desired goals.  Vietnam as an Army helicopter
Then develop a scope of work
and an appropriate budget.
This should be a thoughtful and
measured process that is carried
out in public meetings, with
full transparency, and ample
opportunity for citizen input.   man Mr. Clark still is today.
This valuable Protected
Land Trust area belongs to all
Island residents, and we expect
nothing less from our elected
representatives on Town Council  made an effort to get to know me
Susan Middaugh, Sullivan’s
Island
____________________________
Dear Editor,
In response to Mrs. Sarah
Church’s letter. My name is Rivers
Ulmer, I am 18, and I have lived
on Sullivan’s Island my entire
life. My first time voting was the
9
latest town council election. Last
weekend, I returned home from
said, I have some serious doubts
that Mr. Clark has any selfish
Garden
Club gives
college to hear about a mass motivation behind his stance
email attacking Council man on using dunes for protection of
Chauncey Clark. I read it for the island. I find it absurd that
back
myself and I feel the need to say he would be accused of violating
publicly that this is the reason transparency protocols with
my generation is so disenchanted malicious intent.  Regardless of
by politics. The letter was not Mr. Clark’s views on beachfront
written in defense of the island views and dunes versus forest
shielding, the email was
PROVIDED 
on a neighbor and friend. As a inappropriate. In an era of hot- FOR ISLAND EYE NEWS 
T
headed national politics, I had
Mr. Clark when I reached out to hoped my home town would he IOP Garden Club will
him so I could write a personality remain a beacon of hospitality. be selling wreaths, roping,
feature for my journalism class. Instead, I see we are using ad mailbox huggies, bows and
I interviewed him on his time in hominem attacks to rile up the poinsettias until Nov.11. Delivery
voters. I respectfully ask Mrs. will be on Dec. 2. The garden club
pilot. He performed an extremely Church to privately apologize is a non-profit organization that
dangerous job in service to his for the content of her letter and contributes to civic beautification. 
country and I dare to call him I ask Mr. Clark to forgive her so The club donates money to
a hero. In the four years since I Sullivan’s Island Town Council organizations that help preserve
met him, I have gotten to know can move forward as a model for our environment both land,
what a generous and courageous public servants rather than a coast and ocean.  Each summer
follower of political trends.  they sponsor a rising sophomore
He has invited my family and to Camp Wildwood, which is
I to many phenomenal events Respectfully, an investment in our future.
at Patriot’s Point, where he is a Rivers Ulmer, Sullivan’s Island Additionally, wreaths, trees and
regular volunteer. Mr. Clark has teddy bears are decorated for
MUSC patients who will not be
as his friend and pass on what home for the holidays.  Other
he has learned to me. All of that projects are addressed each year
according to the needs of our
community and its surrounding
All letters submitted to The Island Eye News must bear a full name, area. 
address and phone number for verification. Only the author’s name
For more information
and city will be printed. Submissions are accepted via email to katy@
luckydognews.com or mail to PO. Box 837, Sullivan’s Island, SC 29482. please contact Janice Ashley
843.696.5671 eugenia7@
Letters may be edited for length and readability. The Island Eye News
reserves the right to reject letters that are libelous, unseemly, not bellsouth.net or Kathy Shook
individually addressed to The Island Eye News or that have been 704.577.6087 shookup@hotmail.
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L O C A L S E V E N T H G R A D E R D O N AT E S
L E M O N A D E S TA N D P R O C E E D S

William Swinney, a seventh grader at Moultrie Middle School, at the Exchange Club
ribbon cutting ceremony.

STAFF REPORT
FOR ISLAND EYE NEWS

W
illiam Swinney recently offered to share his lemonade
proceeds with the Exchange Club to help with its waterfront
improvements so they may serve not for profit organizations
in the area.
At age 12, William has been taught the value of giving to others
by his parents.  This is a valuable lesson that will last a lifetime.
Melody Yale, Exchange Club President thanks William and noted his
contribution with that of many others demonstrates the continued
generosity that the Exchange Club has enjoyed through their many
initiatives to help those in need. She noted admiration for William’s
hard work, “So our facilities will be improved so that many will enjoy
this unique space for generations to come.”
The Exchange Club will acknowledge William, a seventh grader at
Moultrie Middle School, at its ribbon cutting ceremony this month
and for his efforts he will cast the first official fishing line.  Good luck
William.
For more information please call 843.886.5224.
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FRIENDS OF THE HUNLEY ANNUAL
F U N D R A I S E R S E T F O R N O V. 1

PROVIDED  
FOR ISLAND EYE NEWS 

F
riends of the Hunley’s annual fundraiser is celebrating a
milestone as it enters its 15th year.  The Hunley Oyster
Roast and Silent Auction will be held Nov. 1 from 7 –
10 p.m. at the Visitors Bus Shed in Downtown Charleston.
The event has become a local favorite offering an all-you-can-
eat menu of oysters, BBQ, and sides along with live music
and an auction, all for the price of one general admission
ticket, $45.   “We are pleased that our event has become more
popular every year.  We are hopeful to experience our best
turnout ever during our 15th Annual Oyster Roast to help
the cause of maritime preservation and education,” Kellen
Butler, Executive Director of Friends of the Hunley, said.  
 EYE ON DEWEES
October 25, 2019
Finding
magic on
Dewees
BY CAREY SULLIVAN
FOR ISLAND EYE NEWS 
D
ewees Island is an inspirational place.  When you are here,
you see possibilities, promise and potential.  This summer,
children from Jake’s Music visited Dewees.  It was a day
full of inspiration for both children and adults. Jake’s Music
brings free after-school music lessons and instruments to inner
city children ages 7-18.  The program aims to develop individual
skills, increase participants’ self-esteem and strengthen the
community ties in the neighborhoods it serves.  This non-profit
was started to honor the legacy of the son of Deweesians Jane
and Carroll Savage, Jake, who lost his battle to cystic fibrosis at
age 21.  Jake, like Dewees, was an inspiration. His legacy helps
those less fortunate see their possibilities, promise and potential
through music.
It is easy to forget that a shovelful of sand or a handful of
seashells or a bucketful of ocean is magic to children who are
experiencing for the first time in their lives this part of our world
that we here on the island take for granted. 
On a bright late summer day, Dewees Island was host to
third, fourth and fifth graders celebrating the completion of their
summer music program provided in downtown Charleston by
Jake’s Music Foundation, part of the Children’s Defense Fund
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sponsored Freedom School under the direction of the Housing
Authority of the City of Charleston.
For the Dewees outing, Lori Wilson, Environmental Program
Director, designed an engaging program for the children that
included meeting Nature Center animals and traveling to Ancient
Dunes beach access where environmental interns Alexa Murray,
Hollis Hatfield, Jamie Ostendarp and Jared Crain provided a
hands-on beach program, Admittedly, riding in the golf carts to
the beach was a major highlight. The children enjoyed lunch at
the Huyler House, took a dip in the pool and boarded the Islander
for an exciting return ride on the upper deck of the Dewees ferry
The Islander, replete with sightings of dolphins, pelicans and
seagulls.
The adventure on Dewees for these aspiring musicians was
possible thanks to the many Deweesians and others who have
generously donated to the Jake’s Music programs. 
Jake’s Music Foundation is funded by Jane and Carroll Savage,
Dewees Island, SC.  For more information about Jake’s Music
Foundation and ways to help, please visit jakesmusic.org.
PHOTO BY CAREY SULLIVAN
14 October 25, 2019

STAFF REPORT  
FOR ISLAND EYE NEWS
Mark Bayne and his son Coulson built
a traditional catboat on Isle of Palms. The
“Sandpiper” was blessed by Monsignor
Lawrence McInerny, of Stella Maris, on Oct. 15
on Morgan Creek. The father/son team built
the boat for a client over a three year period.
Safe sailing, Sandpiper.

PHOTO BY SHERRY BAYNE

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A walk into nature

N AT U R E WA L K AT F O R T M O U LT R I E
WITH SARAH HARPER DIAZ

PROVIDED
FOR ISLAND EYE NEWS

S
arah Harper Diaz, a local naturalist who specializes
in ornithology, will lead a nature walk around Fort
Moultrie on Saturday, Oct. 26.  She’ll share her vast
knowledge of the birds, butterflies, and plants while walking
the paths outside of the fort.
This event is free and open to the public. We’ll meet at
the front of the visitor center at 9 a.m.  Participants should
bring binoculars, wear insect repellent and sunscreen, and
be prepared to walk on grassy and uneven surfaces.
Adults wishing to tour Fort Moultrie or the visitor center
after the walk will need to pay the $7 per person entrance
fee. Children 15 years and younger enter for free.
Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie National Historical Park is
a unit of the National Park Service. Fort Moultrie represents
the entire history of static seacoast defense in the United
States, from the American Revolution to the end of World
War II. The site is open daily from 9 a.m. -5 p.m., includes
a visitor center with museum exhibits, orientation film,
picnic area, and fishing pier. 
Now entering its second century, the National Park Service
continues to explore new ways to help visitors connect and
find their parks. For more information on park news, events,
and programs, follow us on Facebook at facebook.com/
FtSumterNPS Visit the park’s website at  nps.gov/fosu   or
call 843.883.3123 Sarah Harper Diaz safely holding a juvenile Scaled Antpitta for bird banding in the
highlands of Costa Rica.

Breach Inlet
Tide Char t
Date High Tide Low Tide
Oct 25 5:55am/6:16pm 12:00pm
Oct 26 6:52am/7:09pm 12:29am/12:57pm
Oct 27 7:45am/8:01pm 1:19am/1:51pm
Oct 28 8:36am/8:50pm 2:07am/2:43pm
Oct 29 9:27am/9:39pm 2:55am/3:35pm
Oct 30 10:17am/10:28pm 3:42am/4:25pm
Oct 31 11:07am/11:17pm 4:29am/5:16pm
Nov 1 11:58am 5:18am/6:07pm
Nov 2 12:08am/12:51pm 6:08am/7:01pm
Nov 3 1:02am/12:46pm 6:02am/6:55pm
Nov 4 12:58am/1:41pm 6:59am/7:50pm
Nov 5 1:55am/2:35pm 7:59am/8:43pm
Nov 6 2:51am/3:27pm 8:58am/9:32pm
Nov 7 3:44am/4:15pm 9:52am/10:17pm

Hurricanes, storms etc., are NOT included in the predictions. Tidal

current direction changes and tide time predictions can be very
different. Tide predictions are PREDICTIONS; they can be wrong so
use common sense.
Source: www.saltwatertides.com

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 October 25
ONGOING
WHAT: Shorebird Scavenger Hunt
Where: Poe Branch Library
When: anytime we are open
MORE INFO: There are 16 signs
designed by students at Sullivan’s
island elementary to mark paths
and nesting areas for Wilson’s
plover shorebirds on the south
end of the island. The first person
to locate each sign gets a prize.
Gotta find ‘em all! 843.883.3914
Mondays
WHAT: Memoir Writing Circle
WHERE: Poe Branch Library
WHEN: 10:30 a.m.
MORE INFO: Come and share
your stories. 843.883.3914.
Tuesdays
WHAT: Toddler Storytime
WHERE: Poe Branch Library
WHEN: 10:30 a.m.
MORE INFO: Enjoy picture
books, flannel board fun, sing-a-
longs, poetry and activities that
encourage language skills. (Ages
2-3 with adult) 843.883.3914.
Wednesdays
WHAT: Toddler Days
WHERE: Charleston Museum,
360 Meeting St.
WHEN: 10-11 a.m.
MORE INFO: Toddler Day classes
are designed for toddlers (18
months – 3 years) and a parent,
grandparent, or friend to play
and explore in The Charleston
Museum. With a focus on
developing fine motor skills,
each program includes four craft
projects as well as finger paints,
a puppet stage, a sandbox,
and more. To register visit
CharlestonMuseum.org.
WHAT: Farmers’ Market
WHERE: Isle of Palms Rec Center,
27th Avenue
WHEN: 3-7 p.m.
MORE INFO: Market is adjacent
to the rec baseball fields. Parking
is available free of charge.
843.886.8294.
Thursdays
WHAT: Mah Jongg Nights
(adults)
WHERE: Poe Branch Library.
WHEN: 5:30-8:00 p.m.
MORE INFO: Learn to play the
fun and fast-paced game of
American Mah Jongg. Beginners
welcome. 843.883.3914.
WHAT: Jazz Night
WHERE: The Refuge, IOP
WHEN: 6:30-9:30 p.m.
MORE INFO: The Todd Beals Trio
hosts jazz every Thursday night.
Traditional swing tunes, ballads
and bossa novas. Singers & horn
players welcome. For info visit
CharlestonJazz.com.
Fridays
WHAT: Board Game Afternoon
WHERE: Poe Branch Library
WHEN: 2-4 p.m.
MORE INFO: Come play with
our games or bring your own.
843.883.3914
Third Friday of the Month
WHAT: Homeschool History Days
WHERE: Charleston Museum,
360 Meeting St.
WHEN: 10-11 a.m.
MORE INFO: A special program
for home-schooling families.
These programs feature one of
our field trip classes, a chance
to go through the Museum,
and an activity. To register visit
CharlestonMuseum.org.
Friday, Oct. 25
WHAT: School’s Out STEM:
Botley Robot Play (Everyone)
WHERE: Poe Branch Library
WHEN: 11:30 a.m.
MORE INFO: You don’t have to be
little to enjoy programming Botley
Robots. 843.883.3914.
WHAT: Pumpkin Painting
WHERE: IOP Rec Center
WHEN: 10 a.m.
MORE INFO: Come paint
a pumpkin at the rec. All
materials supplied. Cost is $5,
and advanced registration is
recommended. 843.886.8294.
Is l a nd E y e C a l e nda r
Saturday, Oct. 26
WHAT: Indigo Dye Workshop
(Adults and Teens)
WHERE: Poe Branch Library
WHEN: 11 a.m.
MORE INFO: Participate in a
hands-on indigo dye class to learn
the plant-to-pigment dye process.
Call 843.883.3914 to reserve your
spot.
WHAT: Indigo in the Fabric
of Early South Carolina
Discussion (Adults)
WHERE: Poe Branch Library
WHEN: 12 p.m.
MORE INFO: Join CCPL’s
historian, Dr. Nic Butler, for
an illustrated overview of the
historical context of indigo’s rise
and fall in early South Carolina.
843.883.3914.
WHAT: Fall Festival
WHERE: Towne Centre, Mount
Pleasant
WHEN: 12 - 3 p.m.
MORE INFO: Trick or treating, pet
costume contest, arts and crafts,
kids’ activities. Emceed by 102.5’s
Brian Cleary. 843.216.9900.
Tuesday, Oct. 29
WHAT: Mount Pleasant
Political Forum
WHERE: Wando Mount Pleasant
Library, 1400 Carolina Park
Boulevard
WHEN: 6 p.m.
MORE INFO: Candidates for
Mount Pleasant Waterworks
Commission and Town Council
will be in attendance to help
inform the public about the
candidates and issues for the
upcoming election. For more
information call 843.958.7482.
WHAT: Toddler Storytime
WHERE: Poe Branch Library
WHEN: 10:30 a.m.
MORE INFO: Enjoy picture books,
sing-a-longs, and activities that
encourage language skills. Ages
2-3 with an adult. 843.883.3914
WHAT: Preschool Robotics Lab
WHERE: Poe Branch Library
WHEN: 11 a.m.
MORE INFO: Even littles can play
and code with Botley Robots.
843.883.3914
Wednesday, Oct. 30
WHAT: Halloween Arts & Crafts
Night
WHERE: Wild Dunes Resort,
Village Plaza
WHEN: 6 - 8 p.m.
MORE INFO: Head to the Village
Plaza to get everything you need
ready for Halloween – pumpkins,
candy bags, face painting &
more. Go to destinationhotels.
com/wild-dunes/events for more
information.
Thursday, Oct. 31
HAPPY HALLOWEEN
from Lucky Dog Publishing and
the Island Eye Boos
WHAT: Wild Trick or Treating
WHERE: Wild Dunes Resort
WHEN: 6 p.m.
MORE INFO: Start on the
Village Plaza and work your
way around the resort core to
collect your wild Halloween
candy. Complementary. Visit
destinationhotels.com/wild-
dunes/events.
WHAT: Halloween Carnival
WHERE: IOP Rec
WHEN: 5 - 7 p.m.
MORE INFO: Carnival games,
jump castles, photo booth, face
painting, balloon art and haunted
house. Costume contest begins
at 5:30 p.m. Mazyck’s Grille
food truck will be on site selling
a variety of menu items. This
event is free and family friendly.
843.886.8294.
WHAT: Library Trick-Or-Treat
WHERE: Poe Branch Library
WHEN: 2:30 - 7:30 p.m.
MORE INFO: Wear a costume
to the library to collect a treat.
Children’s event. 843.883.3914.
Friday, Nov. 1
WHAT: Halloween Movie Night
WHERE: Wild Dunes Resort,
Grand Pavilion Beachfront
WHEN: 7 p.m.
MORE INFO: Bring your own
chair and enjoy a family-friendly
Halloween themed movie on the
beautiful beach – Book of Life.
Visit destinationhotels.com.
Saturday, Nov. 2
WHAT: Poe’s Pages Book and
Movie Club
WHERE: Poe Branch Library
WHEN: 10:30 a.m.
MORE INFO: Join us to talk
about “The Lion, the Witch, and
the Wardrobe” by C.S. Lewis,
followed by a screening of the
movie. Teens and tweens. Call
843.883.3914.
November 7
Monday, Nov. 4
WHAT: Veterans Day Digital
Scavenger Hunt (Teens)
WHERE: Poe Branch Library
WHEN: All Day
MORE INFO: Use the internet
and our online databases to
answer questions about veterans
and Veterans Day and earn a
sweet reward for your efforts. Call
843.883.3914 for information.
Monday, Nov. 5
WHAT: Blue Plate Special
WHERE: Burton’s Grill, Mt. Pleasant
WHEN: 12 p.m.
MORE INFO: Voting Technology
by Duncan Buell, Ph.D.
discusses the SC purchase of
new voting machines. Attendees
order their own lunch. Attendance
limited to 40 people, no advance
reservations. For more info call
843.606.2590.
Thursday, Nov. 7
WHAT: Read for the Record
WHERE: Poe Branch Library
WHEN: 2 - 8 p.m.
MORE INFO: Participate in
the world’s largest reading
experience. The featured book is
“Thank You Omu” by Oge Mora.
Call 843.883.3914 for more
information.

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Acme Lowcountry Kitchen
Specializing in local and sustainable
seafood. All Altantic Ocean sourced
Seafood. $$-$$$
886-FISH (3474)
31 JC Long Blvd, Isle of Palms
Beard Cat’s
Gelato made from locally sourced
ingredients, and coffee shop that sits
below Obstinate Daughter. $
843.416.5020
beardcatsweetshop.com
2063 Middle St, Sullivan’s Island
Ben & Jerry’s
Enjoy an array of ice cream flavors, from
Chocolate Therapy, to Peach Cobbler on
Isle of Palms’ Front Beach. $
843.886.6314
benandjerrys.com
1009 Ocean Blvd, Isle of Palms
The Boathouse
Fresh, local seafood, and phenomenal
sunset views from the upper deck on
Breach Inlet. $$-$$$
886.8000
boathouserestaurants.com
101 Palm Blvd, Isle of Palms
Cafe Paname
Family owned and operated coffee shop
serving locally roasted coffee. $$
843.885.6303
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1202 Palm Blvd., A, Isle of Palms
Coconut Joe’s &
Island Joe’s Coffee
Spectacular views of the Atlantic on the
rooftop bar and live music every night
during the summer. $-$$.
Island Joe’s next door featuring coffee and
ice cream. $
843.886.0046
coconutjoes.biz
1120 Ocean Blvd, Isle of Palms
The Dinghy
Laid back Key West Vibe, great food
options, unique beers on tap, spacious side
porch, and live music. $-$$
843.242.8310
dinghyiop.com
8 JC Long Blvd, Isle of Palms
Dunleavy’s Pub
Set in a cabin like building, this Irish
bar stages weekly live folk, country &
acoustic music. $-$$
843.883.9646
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EAT
island eats
2213 Middle St., Sullivan's Island
High Thyme
A small island bistro, with a wide range
of dishes, from seafood, tapas on Tuesday,
and a Sunday brunch. $$-$$$
843.883.3536
highthymecuisine.com
2213 Middle St, Sullivan’s Island
Home Team BBQ
Not limited to barbeque, this casual eatery
also serves salads, wraps, tacos, and
quesadillas, Sunday Brunch. $$
843.883.3131
hometeambbq.com
2209 Middle St, Sullivan’s Island
Luke N Ollie
Easygoing storefront pizza shop with
outdoor seating serving an array of Italian
mainstays.
843-242-8121
lukenollies.com
1101-C, Ocean Blvd, Isle of Palms
Mex1
Hip eatery serving Mexican favorites,
including tacos & tortas, with an island
vibe. Live music, outdoor seating. $$
882-8172
mex1coastalcantina.com
2205 Middle St, Sullivan’s Island
Middle St Market
Deli sandwiches, fresh salads, gourmet
groceries, and locally-sourced products
and gifts from the team behind Home
Team BBQ. $
843.516.4660
middlestreetmarket.com
2213 Middle Street, Sullivan’s Island
Morgan Creek Grill
Relax with a front row seat on the
Intracoastal Waterway while enjoying
fresh seafood and southern hospitality. $$
843.886.8980
morgancreekgrill.com
8040 1st Ave, Isle of Palms
The Obstinate Daughter
Restaurant serving contemporary
Southern cuisine, pizza & pasta in a rustic,
coastal-inspired space.
$$-$$$
843.416.5020
theobstinatedaughter.com
2063 Middle St,Sullivan’s Island
Papi’s Taqueria
Best tacos on in IOP locally sourced and
crafted. Located on the beautiful shores of
the Atlantic Ocean.$-$$
1012 Ocean Blvd
www.papisiop.com
843.926.PAPI (7274)
Poe’s Tavern
Famous for their gourmet burgers and
chicken sandwiches, this Poe-inspired
eatery also features great deals on fresh
fish tacos. $$
843.883.0083
longislandcafesc.com
2210 Middle St, Sullivan’s Island
Refuge
Enjoy morning coffee with fresh bagels
and pastries from the coffee bar and
dinner or lunch at the restaurant along
with signature cocktails.
therefugeiop.com
1517 Palm Blvd., Isle of Palms
Saltworks Dockside Deli
Located inside the Isle of Palms Marina
Market, come enjoy breakfast, smoothies,
and sandwiches. $-$$
883-3355
saltworkscc.com
50 41st Ave, Isle of Palms
Seabiscuit Cafe
A bright, cozy cafe with nautical touches
serving a simple menu of homestyle
breakfast & lunch. $-$$
facebook.com/seabiscuitcafeiop
21 JC Long Blvd, Isle of Palms
Sullivan’s
Grab a casual dinner of fried flounder or
crab cakes in a cozy atmosphere as well as
lunch on the weekends. $$
843.883.3222
saltstation22.com
2019 Middle St, Sullivan’s Island
Windjammer
Lively spot with a bar menu, a deck
overlooking the water, and beach volleyball
court out back. $-$$
843.886.8596
the-windjammer.com
1008 Ocean Blvd, Isle of Palms
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F O R T S U M T E R A N D F O R T M O U LT R I E A N N O U N C E S T H E W I N N E R
OF THE 2019 PHOTO CONTEST

PROVIDED
FOR ISLAND EYE NEWS 

F
ort Sumter and Fort
Moultrie National
Historical Park
announces that Dale Powell
and his picture of the Fort
Moultrie powder magazine won
the 2019 photo contest and
will be featured on the 2020
Fort Moultrie annual pass.
The public voted in person and
through the fort’s Facebook
page. Dale will receive a free
2020 Fort Moultrie annual
pass which will feature his
image. Thank you to all who
entered photographs and
voted in the contest. 
The Fort Moultrie annual
pass allows the passholder
and up to 3 adults with them,
free entrance to Fort Moultrie.
The pass is valid for one year
from the month of issue.  The
Fort Moultrie annual pass is
currently sold for $20, but
will increase to $35 on Jan. 1,
2020. The pass does not cover
the cost of the ferry passage
to Fort Sumter; in order to
visit Fort Sumter, visitors
must purchase passage
from the park’s authorized
concessioner, Fort Sumter
Tours. This years winning photo by Dale Powell of the Fort Moultrie powder magazine.
Fort Sumter and Fort
Moultrie National Historical
Park is a unit of the National Park Service. Fort Moultrie represents and is good for 5 consecutive days. This fee will increase to $10 per
the entire history of static seacoast defense in the United States, adult on Jan. 1, 2020. Children (15 years and younger) enter for
from the American Revolution to the end of World War II. The site free.
is open daily from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. and includes a visitor center with The National Park Service continues to explore new ways to help
museum exhibits, orientation film, picnic area, and fishing pier. The visitors connect and find their parks. For more information on park
entrance fee for Fort Moultrie is $7 per adult (16 years and older) news, events, and programs, call 843.883.3123.

off-island eats
Bacco in Charleston Harbor Resort & Kid Cashew
Regional Italian restaurant featuring Marina, deck & rooftop bar. $$-$$$ A place to have fun while enjoying food
fresh pastas, fior di latte mozzarella and charlestonharborfishhouse.com you crave and drinks that work. Our menu
Neapolitan style pizzas from the wood 843.284.7070 is inspired by the Mediterranean and the
burning oven. $$$ 32 Patriots Point Rd, Mt Pleasant beauty of Charleston. $-$$
843.884.6969 www.kidcashewcharleston.com
baccocharleston.com Flying Biscuit 843.352.7585
976 Houston Northcutt Blvd, Mt. Pleasant Breakfast/lunch 7 am to 3 pm. Featuring 1440 Ben Sawyer Blvd, Mt Pleasant
delicious smothered biscuits. $-$$
Bistro Toulouse www.flyingbiscuit.com Rusty Rudder
Parisian-style nook serving seasonal, 843.352.9400 Easygoing hangout offering American eats
regional French dishes with a modern 794 Coleman Blvd, Mt Pleasant such as BBQ, seafood & steak, plus a bar
twist, plus global wines. $-$$ & outdoor seats. $$
843.216.3434 Ghost Monkey Nano Brewery 843.388.3177
bistrotoulouse.com Features a consistent rotation of locally rustyruddermtp.com
1220 Ben Sawyer Blvd, Mt Pleasant brewed beer made in Mount Pleasant. 3563 N Hwy 17, Mt Pleasant
Taproom, live music, food. $$
Bon Banh Mi 843.352.3462 Sewee Restaurant
Southeast Asian Cuisine, Rice Bowls, ghostmonkeybrewery.com Southern-style seafood & other fried fare
Noodles, sandwiches, small plates, 522 Wando Ln, Mt Pleasant in a casual joint with checkered tables &
vegetarian options. $ homey decor. $$ your island hair salon
843.388.7080 H&R Sweet Shop 843.928.3609
banhbonmi.com Famous redfish and rice, fried chicken, seeweerestaurantinc.com 843-883-9101
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Fish Restaurant 2805 N Hwy 17, Mt Pleasant
Stylish area-sourced seafood spot
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