It’s really starting to heat up as we inch closer to Memorial Day at the end of May (Monday, May 28, 2012, to be exact), which marks the unofficial start of summer. But even before the summer begins, something exciting has been happening here in the Charleston/Mount Pleasant/Sullivan’s Island area: Our local national parks have […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
If you have spring fever and are gearing up for a beach trip to the Charleston area, it’s definitely a good idea to familiarize yourself with some beach safety information. In Part I of our Beach Safety Guide, we posted the Charleston County beach park lifeguard schedule and some public service phone numbers that are […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Former South Carolina first lady and Sullivan’s Island resident Jenny Sanford’s black Labrador retriever Julius has brought attention to the town’s dog laws. In late February 2012, Julius escaped from his yard while Sanford was away. He was picked up by town police, and Sanford is now facing a court appearance and $1,042 fine. Columbia’s […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
This 52-degree, overcast December morning on Sullivan’s Island has us thinking about the New Year that is fast approaching. It’s quiet here most of the time: every now and again, we get a celebrity visitor or two, there is the occasional hurricane threat, we have our local political debates, and there are several big annual […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
You can visit Fort Moultrie on Sullivan’s Island for a tour 362 days of the year, and Fort Sumter is just a quick ferry ride away — also open 362 days of the year. But when it comes to the Sullivan’s Island Lighthouse, another National Park Service property, getting inside for a tour is a […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Fort 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.
If 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.
Labor 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 […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Watch the video on 1723 Middle St. This is a home I recently featured as a “great buy” for Sullivan’s Island. http://video.yahoo.com/watch/5020561/13354602
The 31st Annual Cooper River Bridge Run is almost here. It starts at 8 a.m. Saturday, April 5th on Coleman Boulevard in Mount Pleasant. The 10K run and walk will finish on King Street in Charleston near Marion Square. The registration fee is $30 and if you have not registered and want to participate you […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
