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…
Out showing on Sunday a rarity for me but if I am missing time with Becky, the kids and football, showing homes in the 2-3 million range isn’t a bad reason to be out. Today I am at a home on Thompson Ave on Sullivan’s Island. Deep water on Cove Creek, great views of Charleston […] ↓ 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’re ready for some tasty BBQ, Charleston-style, don’t miss the Island Fun Block Party on Sullivan’s Island on Dec. 6.
A 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.
On 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.
Last 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.
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…
It’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 […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
