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Sunday, January 3rd, 2010View a video report on Sullivan’s Island, SC home sales for 4thQ 2009. You can search for homes and get no obligation tours of island real estate by calling Bob Brennaman at 843-345-6074.
Historic Charleston Landmark Turns 200
Wednesday, December 23rd, 2009Fort Moultrie is the name of a series of citadels on Sullivan’s Island built to protect the city of Charleston, SC. The Fort, built primarily of palmetto logs, was commissioned on Dec. 19, 1809. Fort Moultrie inspired the state flag and state nickname (Palmetto State) of South Carolina.
Ben Sawyer Bridge Closure Postponed
Sunday, December 6th, 2009The Bridge to Sullivan’s Island will be undergoing construction to add a 640-ton new swing span. The new bridge will, due to islanders’ persistence, mirror the existing bridge, which dates back to World War II. The project is estimated to cost $31 million.
BBQ Island Party
Sunday, November 29th, 2009If you’re ready for some tasty BBQ, Charleston-style, don’t miss the Island Fun Block Party on Sullivan’s Island on Dec. 6.
The Flying Turtles
Sunday, November 15th, 2009A 95-pound Loggerhead Turtle barely fit through the cockpit door of a small two-person, single-engine airplane. Accompanying him were two smaller Kemp’s Ridley turtles. No peanuts were served on the 1,300 mile trip from Biddleford, Maine to Charleston, South Carolina.
Fort Moultrie Hosts Tribute
Saturday, October 10th, 2009On Friday, there were World War II Coast Artillery programs at the fort on Sullivan’s Island. On Saturday, reenactors and rangers wore uniforms from the Revolutionary, Mexican, Civil and Spanish-American wars, and World War II.
Sullivan’s Zip Code Falls on Forbes’ Wealth Rating
Thursday, September 17th, 2009Last year, the Sullivan’s Island zip code of 29482 fell dramatically from its usual ranking in the Forbes magazine Top 100 Most Expensive Zip Codes list. Dropping from No. 24 to No. 91, Sullivan’s Island saw its median home price fall to $1.7 million.
Beach Safety Increases – Hurricane Bill’s Fault
Saturday, August 22nd, 2009If you’ve ever visited one of the Lowcountry beaches, you understand their appeal. The beautiful scenery, sunny shores and pristine beach homes mixed with usually perfect weather is hard to resist. As relaxing as the beach may be, the ocean water is very dangerous this time of year.
Vacation Packages to Sullivan’s Island
Sunday, August 16th, 2009Labor Day is right around the corner but that does not mean your summer has to come to an end. If you’re thinking about moving to the Charleston area or simply want to take a first class vacation, there are still numerous vacation packages available to the Charleston area. If you are planning on flying [...]
National Lighthouse Day at Sullivan’s Island
Saturday, August 8th, 2009It’s National Lighthouse Day, and the event is being marked with an open house at Charleston Light on Sullivan’s Island at the edge of Charleston Harbor. The National Park Service, which administers the light, says the grounds, keeper quarters and boat house are open from 10 a.m. through 2 p.m. Saturday (TODAY!). Because of safety [...]
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