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

A packed
house
RESIDENTS SPEAK OUT
A G A I N S T PA I D PA R K I N G

BY BRIAN SHERMAN
FOR THE ISLAND EYE NEWS

L
ocal residents packed the house at the
Sullivan’s Island Town Council’s special
meeting March 2, and all who addressed
town officials voiced their heated opposition to a
plan to establish a system of paid parking on all
streets where visitors currently are permitted to
park their vehicles.
Nevertheless, following discussion behind
closed doors in executive session, the Council
voted 4 to 2 to move ahead with a watered-
down version of the plan. Council members
Greg Hammond, Kaye Smith, Chauncey Clark PGA Championship returns to Kiawah
and Mayor Pat O’Neil voted to keep the option
Speakers at the press conference at the PGA Championship’s Media Day, with the coveted Wanamaker Trophy,
of paid parking alive, while Bachman Smith included, left to right: Julius Mason of PGA America; Roger Warren, president of Kiawah Island Golf Resort;
and Sarah Van Buren Church decided to side former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley; and PGA Championship Director Scott Reid. Read about the PGA
with residents – and a few non-residents – who Championship on pages 4 and 5.
spoke. Councilman Tim Reese did not attend the PHOTO BY CHRIS SMITH/PGA OF AMERICA
meeting.
As a result, Stantec Engineering will establish
a plan that must be approved by the South
Carolina Department of Transportation that
would determine where road improvements
Sottile won’t seek re-election
are needed to strengthen the existing dirt
shoulder. After that task is completed, Stantec STAFF REPORT
will estimate construction costs and apply for FOR THE ISLAND EYE NEWS

SCDOT permits for the shoulder work and to
install app-based parking kiosks on Department
of Transportation right of way.
Five other proposed tasks were put on hold,
based on an amendment presented by O’Neil.
Speaker after speaker implored the Council to
jettison the idea of paid parking, most of them
citing the deleterious effect it would have on
local businesses and also on the character of
the island.
“I love this island, and this will be a bit of
an intrusion on the easy way of looking at our
island,” said Pat Ilderton. “I don’t think this
endears us to the off-island people. But if it has
to happen, it should be controlled by the town.”
Wayne Stelljes pointed out that charging
vehicles to stop at Thomson Park on Breach
Council continues on page 4
S
tate Rep. Mike Sottile announced
March 2 that he will not seek re-
election to the South Carolina State
House of Representatives.
Sottile has served constituents in East
Cooper since 2008. His decision not to
run for re-election was made with the
support of his family. He does not plan to
run for elected office again, and instead
will spend time with his wife, Loraine,
their daughter and her family, including a
young grandson.
At the completion of his term in 2020,
Sottile will have served House District
112 for 12 consecutive years. During his
time in the House, he has pushed for
school choice, increased road funding
to help alleviate traffic issues, worked to
reduce income and business taxes and
has been a strong advocate for coastal
environmental conservation.
“It has been a privilege to be the voice
of my constituents in Columbia,” said
Sottile. “I am grateful for the confidence
voters in House District 112 have placed
in me, and I look forward to returning to
the Isle of Palms as a private citizen.”
House District 112 includes both
the Isle of Palms and Sullivan’s Island
and also covers the majority of Mount
Pleasant, stretching north to Wando High
School and portions of Highway 41.
A veteran of the U.S. Air Force, Sottile
was elected to the Isle of Palms City
Council in March 1990 and served on
the Council until he was elected mayor in
November 2000. He served seven years as
mayor before being elected to the House in
2008. He and Loraine, have been married
for 42 years and have one daughter, Amy.

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2 March 13, 2020
Isle of Palms Mayor’s Message
T
his month, the city, the IOP Turtle
Team and the IOP Exchange Club
unveiled the Hatchling Scavenger Hunt
in Front Beach between 10th and 14th
avenues. This fun and educational initiative
will help the young and old learn about the
importance of the loggerhead sea turtles
to our ecosystem. Grab a friend, head over
to Front Beach and pick up a brochure in
any of the local businesses so you can play
along!
The city of Isle of Palms, in coordination
with federal, state and local partners, is
closely monitoring the emergence and
spread of COVID-19 and preparing for
potential impacts to our community. As
you know, the health and well-being of our
employees and community is the city’s top
priority. City staff are coordinating with
key stakeholders in our community and
planning for continuity of normal operations.
It is important to remain calm and take
these simple preventive steps recommended
by the Centers for Disease Control to avoid
the spread and reduce the risk of infection:
• Avoid close contact with people who are
sick;
• Avoid touching your eyes, nose and
mouth;
• Stay home when you are sick;
• Cover your cough or sneeze with a
tissue, then throw the tissue in the
trash;
• Clean and disinfect frequently-touched
CIVIC
objects and surfaces using a regular
household cleaning spray or wipe;
• Wash your hands often with soap and
water for at least 20 seconds, especially
after going to the bathroom; before
eating; and after blowing your nose,
coughing or sneezing;
• If soap and water are not readily
available, use an alcohol-based hand
sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol.
Always wash your hands with soap and
water if they are visibly dirty.
Several events are coming up on the Isle
of Palms. The popular IOP Yard Sale will
take place at the Rec Center on Hartnett
Boulevard Saturday, March 28. Over 50
vendors will be selling used or like new
items. Get there early – the event starts at 8
a.m. and runs until noon.
The all-time favorite Easter Egg Hunt will
be on Saturday, April 11 at 10 a.m. Families
are invited to come hunt for eggs, meet the
Easter Bunny and enjoy free activities such
as jump castles, cotton candy, face painting
and a photo booth. Jimmy Carroll.
Also, on Saturday, April 18, the city will
host a free Hazardous Waste and Shred not allowed on the beach and beach access
Event at the municipal parking lot on paths. We need your help to keep our beach
Pavilion Drive. The event will start at 9 a.m. clean and beautiful so that it can be enjoyed
and last through noon. for generations to come.
Finally, don’t forget about the new For more information, visit the city’s
rules on IOP. Single use plastic bags, website at www.iop.net.
plastic straws and Styrofoam products are
prohibited on the beach. Smoking is also Jimmy Carroll, Mayor
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Council continues from page 1

Inlet might keep disabled people from taking in views of
letter to the
the ocean from the small but convenient park, while Rich
Conte of Mount Pleasant said paid parking would “take
editor
away a lot of the character” of Sullivan’s Island, changing
Dear Editor,
the experience for visitors.
Bill Dunleavy, the owner of Dunleavy’s Pub on Middle LUCKY DOG
Street, was among the most vocal opponents of the paid
parking plan. He said it would affect business for all
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Club meets regularly at his place of business, bringing in
30 to 40 customers to each meeting, “and none of them seems that every few years, we have SiP Magazine
live on Sullivan’s Island.” a divisive issue around here, and “Where to” Map
“If I wanted to live in a gated community, I would have emotions run strong.
chosen a gated community,” he said. “You have no idea One thing we might be able to agree Lynn Pierotti
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Justin Novak said he recently moved to “Mayberry” – all-time low. This mood is the subject
Sullivan’s Island – because of its sense of community. of endless debates, studies and polls.
Brian Sherman
“Once paid parking comes to the island, it will be here Why? ieneditor@luckydognews.com
forever,” he said, asking the Council to study the issue Well, I saw an incredibly diverse managing editor
further before making a decision. cross-section of residents, business
Gary Lovell agreed that the Council should take owners and visitors all passionately Jennifer Tuohy
another look the proposal. voice their strong disapproval of a jennifer@luckydognews.com
“There’s a great restaurant and small business paid parking program. Not a single contributing editor
community on the island. I’m concerned that not enough person in the audience spoke in favor Swan Richards
thought has gone into this process,” he said. of it. senior graphic designer
Tom Proctor suggested that the issue needed more A room full of people said “Don’t do
study as well, while Rusty Bennett pointed out that paid Alejandro Ferreyros
this.” graphic designer
parking will ultimately change the island – for financial Yet an hour later, the Council voted
reasons. to engage an engineering study that Lori McGee 843-614-0901
“At the end of the day, this is a money issue. We are only serves the purpose of moving advertising executive
selling the character of the island for a money stream,” forward with the scheme. Its primary
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Roslyn Barkowitz, who said she is happy to have to permit the paid parking. social media
visitors to the island park for free in front of her home, Last night a Council member
said paid parking is “not to our best advantage.” referenced someone unaware of the Gregg Bragg
O’Neil, who was among those who voted to move Charles Claxton
parking plan and offered that they
the proposal forward, agreed that the idea needs to be
should come to Council meetings staff writers
studied further.
more often.
“I believed, and do believe, that once the idea was •
One wonders why, if public
proposed and fleshed out a little by several Council CONTRIBUTORS
members, the town should investigate all the pros and sentiment is so disregarded as it was
cons before we make a decision,” he said. “That’s one last night. Sarah Reynolds
reason I voted to get the engineering survey of available Angela May
rights of way, so we can learn what the costs would be Vincent J. Musi Sara Perry
just to get eligible to ask SCDOT for an encroachment Sullivan’s Island Kimberly Farfone Borts
permit. Those costs would need to be factored into the
financial parts of the decision-making.” •
The mayor added: “But, in addition to the financial
aspects, which I’m not currently sold on, we need to
lend a lot of weight to what our residents think and feel.
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Encore performance
PGA CHAMPIONSHIP RETURNS TO KIAWAH

BY BRIAN SHERMAN
FOR THE ISLAND EYE NEWS

W
hen Rory McIlroy roared to an eight-shot victory in
the 2012 PGA Championship on Kiawah Island’s
Ocean Course, his heroics were followed firsthand by
somewhere in the neighborhood of 50,000 spectators and 5
million or so more who watched on television.
Nine years later, when Kiawah becomes the 17th venue to
host the prestigious event for a second time in 2021, more than
150,000 people are expected to descend on the island from
around the world. Its economic impact on the Lowcountry,
$193 million eight years ago, will be much greater, according to
Nikki Haley, whose resume includes a stint as the governor of
South Carolina and as United States ambassador to the United
Nations.
Haley, now a member of the PGA Championship Council,
was at Kiawah March 3 for Media Day, joining Julius Mason
of PGA America; Roger Warren, general chairman of the 2021
PGA Championship, president of Kiawah Island Golf Resort and
past president of the PGA of America; and PGA Championship
Director Scott Reid at a press conference that officially
kicked off the process of putting together a major event that
annually draws the best of the best in the competitive world of
professional golf.
“It’s huge. You can’t truly put a price on it,” said Haley, when
questioned about the effect the PGA Championship will have
on the Lowcountry and the entire Palmetto State. “We know it’s
going to be well over $200 milliion in terms of economic impact.
We know that when you come to this area, you never say ‘I’m not
going back.’ You usually come buy a second home. You usually
come on a family vacation, and you usually move your business
here.”
Kiawah’s second iteration of the PGA is scheduled for May
17 through May 23, 2021. The first time gave the state the
opportunity to show itself to the world, Haley pointed out.
“South Carolina was still a little bit of a secret. 2012 was not
only a way to showcase great golf, but 5 million people had eyes
on a state that was named the friendliest state in the country.
You can’t meet a mean person here, and you can’t get a bad meal
here.”
Warren noted that the Ocean Course hasn’t changed much
since 2012, other than the sixth tee box being extended and two
new tees being built on number 12 – and the introduction of
paspalum grass on all the greens, tees and fairways.
“One of the reasons is it’s a very soft column of grass and with
the salt air, we have been able to produce superior conditions
with that grass,” Warren said.
And then there are the trees. Several of them have been
replaced – even the dead tree that swallowed up McIlroy’s ball on
the third hole in 2012.
“Rory’s shot ended up embedded in the rotted tree that was
sitting out in the middle of the fairway, but he was able to make
par,” Warren remembered.
Warren admitted that traffic was an issue in 2012 but added
that “we learned from it.” He said in 2021, getting into the
parking lot will be easier because parking will be free. He added
that spectators should still expect traffic congestion, with
150,000 people traveling on two roads to the island.
“We know right now that if you’re in downtown Charleston and
you’re going to drive to the Ocean Course, it’s going to take you
an hour,” he said.
He’s confident, however, that the trip will be worth it.

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March 13, 2020 5

PGA registration now Clemson

SIGN UP FOR TICKETS OR TO VOLUNTEER Extension
BY BRIAN SHERMAN
FOR THE ISLAND EYE NEWS to host IOP
T Garden Club
he 2021 PGA Championship is more than to four fans 17 and under to the championship
a year away, but now is the time to act if at no charge. Junior tickets can be picked up at
you hope to score tickets for or volunteer to the Admission and Will Call Office at the main
help out at one of the most prestigious events in entrance. In addition, all active duty and reserve
professional golf. members of the military, military retirees, National BY BETSY CAPPELMANN
Tickets and volunteer registration opened Guardsmen and Department of Defense civilians FOR THE ISLAND EYE NEWS
March 3 for the PGA, which will be held May 17 and their accompanying spouse are eligible to

through May 23, 2021, on the Ocean Course
at Kiawah Island Golf Resort, where 156 of the
world’s most talented golfers will vie for the
coveted Wanamaker Trophy. The championship
was last played at Kiawah in 2012, and the Ocean
Course also provided the venue for the 1991
Ryder Cup.
According to Championship Director Scott
Reid, to make certain there is widespread access
to the most popular ticket types, Championship
tickets will be sold exclusively through a free,
no-obligation registration process. By signing
up online, fans will be able to hold their place in
line, on a first come, first served basis, for the
opportunity to buy tickets when they officially go
on sale in May 2020. The earlier you register, at
pgachampionship.com/register, the better chance
you have of being able to purchase tickets.
Each person who signs up will be assigned a
group and purchase window. As your window
approaches, you will be notified how to place your
order.
To register, fans will be required to provide
their name, email address and ZIP code. You
can register only one time with a unique email
address.
Each adult with a ticket will be able to bring up
receive complimentary daily grounds tickets.
More than 3,000 volunteers are expected to
play a huge role in the success of the 2021 PGA
Championship.
“Volunteers gain a unique perspective into the
Championship, while also getting to experience
major championship golf,” Reid said.
Adult volunteers pay a fee of $210, plus taxes
and fees, for a package that includes a volunteer
uniform consisting of two golf shirts, a jacket
and a headwear item; meal and water vouchers
redeemable at any on-course concession area; an
official PGA volunteer drawstring bag; an official
PGA volunteer water bottle; the official 103rd
PGA Championship program; and complimentary
parking.
Adult volunteers, ages 22 and up, must work
at least four shifts – around 16 to 20 hours.
Junior volunteers, who don’t have to pay a
fee, are required to work at least three shifts,
approximately 12 to 16 hours.
To register to volunteer, visit pgachampionship.
com/volunteer and click “register here” at the top
right.
If you have any questions about registering for
tickets or serving as a volunteer, contact the 2021
PGA Championship Office at 2021pga@pgahq.com.
T
he Isle of Palms Garden
Club will be going to
Clemson Extension on
March 19 for its monthly
meeting, taking a guided tour
through the Education Center
with a master gardener. The
Center’s focus is developing
sustainable, efficient and
economical vegetable production
and conventional and organic
pest management.
Everyone is welcome to come.
We will meet at the Exchange
building on Palm Boulevard at 9
a.m. to carpool. The tour starts
at 10 a.m. at the Education
Center on Savannah Highway.
The Club also will be selling
plants and garden-related items
at the Isle of Palms yard sale
between 8 a.m. and noon on
March 28. Please come out and
purchase some of our beautiful
plants. All proceeds benefit the
Garden Club.

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 Transparency is the key
LEAGUE WANTS DISTRICTS TO BE DRAWN WITHOUT BIAS
BY GREGG BRAGG
THE ISLAND EYE NEWS SENIOR STAFF WRITER
S
uffragettes in the early 20th century holding their “Votes
for Women” signs were often treated to violence by an array
of antagonists who painted them as an enduring threat.
Nevertheless, they persisted, and the 19th Amendment was added
to the U.S. Constitution on Aug. 26, 1920. Heirs to the movement
formed the League of Women Voters, and, 100 years later, the famously
nonpartisan group has set its sights on gerrymandering. South Carolina
representatives of LWV visited Seabrook Island’s Oyster Catcher Center
on Jan. 28 to discuss redistricting reform.
“Every 10 years, we redraw the lines of our legislative districts. This
is based on the census, which is coming up in 2020, and [the year after]
we’ll go through reapportionment [based on the 2020 numbers]. You
want each district to represent about the same amount of people, but,
if it happens like it has the previous decades, it will happen behind
closed doors. It will not be a transparent process, and we really won’t
understand what’s going on with the map-drawing process,” explained
Shayna Howell, LWV vice president of communications and co-chair of
the redistricting work group.
“In South Carolina, the legislators draw their own lines [for the State
House, State Senate and U.S. House of Representatives]. The party in
power has control over this process, and ours is a nationwide campaign
because both parties [draw lines to favor themselves]. My father was a
legislator in South Carolina for 20 years, and, when I started working on
gerrymandering issues, he told me, ‘if you’re not good enough to draw
a district you can win, you shouldn’t be at the Statehouse.’ ‘Oh, noooo.
Don’t say that,’ I told him,” said Howell to peals of laughter.
She went on to illustrate the foibles of gerrymandering. You’ve
probably seen the abstract on the internet yourself. Take a grid with
seven rows (representing South Carolina’s seven congressional districts)
and an equal number of red and blue dots. If you put only blue dots
in one of the rows, for example, the remaining six will have a majority
of red. Consequently, the only way win a seat is by being darker red or
blue than the incumbent. The effect drives voters to the fringe of their
respective parties, undermines the rule of “one person, one vote,” and
gifts inordinate influence to vocal minorities.
The solution embraced by the LWV in South Carolina is the creation
of an independent redistricting commission.
“We believe that the map drawing process should be open and
transparent so that the public and organizations such as ours have
avenues of input. We want lines that don’t favor any political party
or incumbent. Other states have accomplished this through ballot
initiatives. … which South Carolina doesn’t have, so we have to go
through the Legislature to get it,” said Howell.
“There are multiple redistricting bills in the Statehouse right now,
and we’re looking to support H-3054. This has bipartisan support and
was introduced in the House last year. It is sitting in the Judiciary
Committee, and it is not moving, and we need it to move,” Howell said.
The bill would create the desired independent commission, with
members appointed by both Democrats and Republicans. They would
have to use a transparent process and would be prohibited from using
“incumbent protection” as a criteria. The finished product would still
have to be approved by the Legislature.
Howell requested advocacy from attendees and was quick to point out
that the Lowcountry’s own Peter McCoy, R-115, chairs the Judiciary
Committee and supports the bill. However, Speaker Jay Lucas does not,
so help from constituents is needed. If it doesn’t pass by April 10, it will
die in committee before it can impact redistricting in 2021. The full list
of committee members includes:
• Peter McCoy • chairman • 803-734-3120
• Mandy Powers Norrell • first vice chairman • 803-212-6937
• Eddie Tallon • second vice chairman • 803 212-6893
• Seth Rose • 803-212-6971
• Cezar McKnight • 803-212-6926
• John King • 803-212-6873
• Laurie Funderburk • 803-734-3044
• Patricia Henegan • 803-212-6896
• Beth Bernstein • 803-212-6940
• Justin Bamberg • 803-212-6907
• Will Wheeler • 803-212-6958
League continues on page 9
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League continues from page 6
• Max Hyde • 803-212-6790
• Weston Newton • 803-212-
6810
• Chris Murphy • 803-212-6925
• John McCravy • 803-212-6939
• Nancy Mace • 803-212-6717
• Jay Jordan • 803-212-6785
• Jeff Johnson • 803-212-6946
• Russell Fry • 803-212-6781
• Jason Elliott • 803-212-6877
• Sylleste Davis • 803-212-6930
• Neal Collins • 803-212-6913
• Gary Clary • 803-212-6908
• Micah Caskey • 803-250-5834
• Jeff Bradley • 803-212-6928
Full contact information
and biographies are available
by visiting scstatehouse.gov/
committee.php?chamber=H#jud.
LWV thinks personal visits to
your legislator are the best way to
make your voice heard, followed
by phone calls and emails. Asked
about petitions, Howell demurred,
saying legislators tend to get
inundated and ignore petitions
that aren’t hand-delivered,
preferably in small batches.
The event on Jan. 28 was
curated by the nonpartisan
Sea Islands Action Network,
an organization whose goal is
an informed electorate. More
information on their efforts and
ways you can get involved is
available at siansc.com.
Poe’s Tavern on Middle Street in Sullivan’s Island has been chosen as the For more information on the
Yard of the Month for March by the Isle of Palms Garden Club. League of Women Voters, visit
lwvsc.org.

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Family-friendly event celebrates outdoor activities

OUTDOOR FEST SET FOR APRIL 18 AND APRIL 19

BY SARAH REYNOLDS
FOR THE ISLAND EYE NEWS

T
he Charleston Outdoor on Saturday, and from 11 a.m.
Fest, a family-friendly event to 4 p.m. on Sunday. All of the
that celebrates the paddle excitement takes place in a fun,
sports and outdoor recreation festival atmosphere at James Island
communities, is scheduled for April County Park. A vendor village will
18 and April 19 at James Island be on-site with organizations and
County Park. businesses showcasing a wide
The two-day event features a variety of products and services.
multitude of activities to explore in Guests can enjoy live music
a festival setting. Guests can try from local bands throughout the
their hand at paddle sports such as weekend, plus food and beverages
kayaking, canoeing and stand-up will be available for purchase.
paddle boarding in the calm waters Attendees can explore the park
of James Island County Park’s and all the festivities free with
lake. A variety of other outdoor regular James Island County Park
recreational sports will be offered for admission – $2 per person. To take
all ages and abilities: experience a part in the recreational activities,
mountain biking course; try out the purchase a Try It Pass for $10.
sports of slack lining and archery; Children 12 and under pay only $8
scale the climbing wall; or test out with an accompanying adult pass.
the park’s disc golf course. The Try It Pass offers full access
Equipment and boats will be to the paddle sports and other
available, and expert staff will be activities.
on hand to help everyone learn the
Anyone who enjoys being
ropes.
Kids are invited to paddle active in the outdoors will find
across the lake during the annual something exciting to do at the
cardboard canoe race on Saturday Charleston Outdoor Fest. For more
or Sunday, and stand-up paddle information, including schedules
boarding yoga programs will take of activities and other details, visit
place throughout the weekend for ages 16 and up. CharlestonCountyParks.com or call 843-795-4386. This event is
Activities are open for all skill levels from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. made possible by Coca-Cola and Charleston County Parks.

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M O N R O E ’ S N E W N O V E L T O B E R E L E A S E D I N M AY

BY ANGELA MAY
FOR THE ISLAND EYE NEWS

N
ew York Times bestselling author and Her book tour will
conservationist Mary Alice Monroe takes include a book
her readers back to the beach with her May signing party May
19 national release of “On Ocean Boulevard,” and 18 at 7 p.m. at the
she’s doing it with an important environmental Barnes & Noble
message. in Mount Pleasant
Set mainly on the Isle of Palms, Monroe weaves Towne Centre and
together a captivating story of family struggles an official Charleston
and triumphs along with details about the book launch party at
biggest environmental threat plaguing coastal the South Carolina
communities: plastics in the ocean. Aquarium on May 20
Monroe, an Isle of Palms resident, was at 6 p.m.
compelled to tackle the headline-making “On Ocean
environmental issue because she has seen Boulevard” is a
firsthand the devastating effects of plastic garbage wholehearted return
through her work as a board member of the South to the nationally
Carolina Aquarium and a state-certified member bestselling Beach
of her local Island Turtle Team, which protects House Series. In
nesting loggerheads. Book 6, the esteemed
Monroe said, “We’ve all seen the photographs Rutledge women –
of animals tangled in trash, straws stuck in their Cara, Linnea and
nostrils, guts impacted from eating plastics. It’s Julia – are back on the
heartbreaking and makes you feel overwhelmed beach to welcome the
by this massive problem. I explored the question arrival of a new season
of ‘what can I do’ and strived to answer it in of nesting loggerheads.
hopeful and inspiring ways.” As the endangered sea
“On Ocean Boulevard” brings to light turtles continue the
the current news headlines of plastics and cycle of the season,
microplastics through her main each woman faces her
characters in different ways. own challenges and
“Stories have the power to decisions that will
effect positive change. I want shape the next stage
my readers to feel empowered,” of their lives. As they
Monroe said. “That’s learn to trust each
ultimately my legacy as a other’s wisdom, they
writer – to share powerful experience the poignant
stories that entertain and passing of the torch
give readers hope that they from mother to daughter
can take better care of each to granddaughter.
other and our beautiful, wild
world.”
When “On Ocean Mary Alice Monroe is an award-winning, New York Times
Boulevard” is released in bestselling author of 23 novels. She found her true calling in
May, Monroe will go on environmental fiction when she moved to coastal South Carolina. In
a multistate book tour to her novels, Monroe explores parallels between the land and life, with
meet with readers and spark a strong, passionate focus on the challenges and threats facing the
conversation about what we coastal environment and beyond.
can do to turn the tide on the
Mary Alice
environmental problem of plastics. Monroe.

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Teeing it up
RESPITE CARE GOLF TOURNEY
IS APRIL 20
BY SARA PERRY
FOR THE ISLAND EYE NEWS
R J
espite Care Charleston’s
16th Annual MORE.
GOOD.DAYS. Golf
Tournament will be held April
20 on the Seabrook Island
Club’s Crooked Oaks course.
Proceeds from the event will help
the 501(c)3 nonprofit provide
support and services to those
living with Alzheimer’s disease
and other forms of dementia.
Registration begins at 11:30
a.m., with a putting contest at
noon and tee off at 1 p.m. It will
be a captain’s choice format,
with fantastic prizes for the top
teams. A special women’s flight
will be added on demand.
The $175 per player cost
includes cart and greens fees,
the bloody mary bar, player
gifts, lunch, beverages and a
post-tournament awards dinner.
Non-golfer guests are welcome to
purchase awards dinner tickets
for $35.
Space is limited, and the
tournament will go on rain or
shine. For more information,
including sponsorship
opportunities and online
registration, visit www.
RespiteCareCharleston.org.
To learn more about how
Respite Care Charleston
can support someone you
know who is living with
Alzheimer’s or another form of
dementia, contact Sara Perry
at 843-647-7405 or Sara@
RespiteCareCharleston.org.
For more than 20 years,
Respite Care Charleston has
provided support and services
to those living with Alzheimer’s
disease and dementia in
Charleston County. A 501(c)3
nonprofit organization, RCC
provides support groups, half-
day adult care for those with
dementia and community
education and outreach.
By supporting the needs of
caregivers and the loved ones
they care for, we provide MORE.
GOOD. DAYS. and improve the
quality of life for those we serve.
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March 13, 2020
Bustos seeks District
112 House seat
STAFF REPORT
FOR THE ISLAND EYE NEWS
oe Bustos has announced
that he is running for
election as a Republican
for the District 112 South
Carolina House seat that
includes Sullivan’s Island, the
Isle of Palms and parts of Mount
Pleasant.
Rep. Mike Sottile recently
announced that he would not
seek re-election.
Bustos, who served on
the Mount Pleasant Town
Council for 13 years, feels his
broad knowledge of municipal
government will be invaluable
in the Statehouse. He wants
to use that experience to focus
on education, keeping taxes
low, transportation issues
and conserving our natural
resources.
Bustos was born in  Joe Bustos.
Charleston in September 1950.
He was raised in Mount Pleasant
and attended public schools, Pleasant Waterworks and a
board member of the Charleston
graduating from Moultrie High
School in 1968. He enlisted in Area Rapid Transit Authority.
In 2015, Bustos was again
the U.S. Army in 1970, retiring
as a lieutenant colonel of elected to the Mount Pleasant
infantry in 1995. Town Council and was the
As a Charleston police officer, chairman of the Planning and
Bustos earned the J.P. Strom Development Committee of
Award from the South Carolina Council and a member of the
Criminal Justice Academy. He transportation, public services
has a bachelor of arts degree and water supply committees.
from Columbia College and a Joe and Kathy currently own
master’s degree from Central two businesses: Bustos Travel
Michigan University. Upon Service and Mount Pleasant
retirement from the Army, Flight Training. They have two
Joe and Kathy, his wife of children, Kelly and Brian, as
48 years, returned to Mount well as two grandsons, Nathan
Pleasant. In 2000, he was and William. Bustos is a member
elected to the Mount Pleasant of VFW Post 3137 on the Isle
Town Council and served in of Palms and the Washington
that capacity until 2009. While Light Infantry in Charleston.
on Council, he served as the The Bustos’ attend Stella Maris
chairman of the planning, fire, Catholic Church on Sullivan’s
bids and purchases and water Island.
committees. He was also an ex
officio member of the Mount
0 March 13, 2020 15

Preparing for the coronavirus

LOCAL GOVERNMENTS ISSUE GUIDELINES

STAFF REPORT
FOR THE ISLAND EYE NEWS

T
he city of Isle of Palms of COVID-19 and preparing
and the town of Sullivan’s for potential impacts to our
Island both have issued community,” IOP Assistant City
guidelines for local residents Administrator Ron Hanna said.
regarding the possible spread of “As of today (March 5), there are
COVID-19, also known as the no confirmed cases of this novel
coronavirus, to the islands. coronavirus in our state.”
Both local governments are “The health and well-being of
warning residents to pay close our employees and community is
attention to the preventive the city’s top priority,” he added.
measures suggested by the “City staff are coordinating
Centers for Disease Control: with key stakeholders in our
◊ Avoid close contact with community and planning for
people who are sick; continuity of normal operations.”
◊ Avoid touching your eyes, Sullivan’s Island Town
nose and mouth; Administrator Andy Benke
◊ Stay home when you are pointed out that patients with
COVID-19 have reported mild
sick; to severe respiratory illness.
◊ Cover your cough or sneeze Symptoms can include fever,
with a tissue, then throw cough and shortness of breath.
the tissue in the trash; “Potential exposure could
◊ Clean and disinfect frequently-touched objects and surfaces come if patients have been in close contact with a person known
using a regular household cleaning spray or wipe; to have COVID-19 or if they have recently traveled to and from an
◊ Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 area with widespread or ongoing community spread,” he said. “The
seconds, especially after going to the bathroom; before eating; CDC is urging individuals concerned about their exposure risk to
and after blowing your nose, coughing or sneezing; COVID-19 to call their doctor. Calling your health care provider first
◊ If soap and water are not readily available, use an alcohol- gives them the opportunity to triage patients and determine the best
based hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol. Always wash course of action and could help prevent the spread of COVID-19.”
your hands with soap and water if they are visibly dirty, For updated information about the coronavirus in South Carolina,
visit the SCDEHC or CDC website.
“The city of Isle of Palms, in coordination with federal, state and
local partners, is closely monitoring the emergence and spread

Breach Inlet
Tide Char t
Date High Tide Low Tide
Mar 13 11:39am 5:30am/5:43pm
Mar 14 12:17am/12:32pm 6:26am/6:35pm
Mar 15 1:15am/1:29pm 7:25am/7:32pm
Mar 16 2:17am/2:30pm 8:27am/8:35pm
Mar 17 3:21am/3:34pm 9:30am/9:40pm
Mar 18 4:25am/4:36pm 10:31am/10:43pm
Mar 19 5:23am/5:34pm 11:26am/11:40pm
Mar 20 6:15am/6:25pm 12:15pm
Mar 21 7:02am/7:10pm 12:31am/12:59pm
Mar 22 7:43am/7:52pm 1:16am/1:40pm
Mar 23 8:22am/8:30pm 1:58am/2:17pm
Mar 24 8:58am/9:06pm 2:37am/2:51pm
Mar 25 9:33am/9:40pm 3:14am/3:24pm
Mar 26 10:06am/10:12pm 3:49am/3:56pm

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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 March 13
First Monday of Every Month
What: Sullivan’s Island Beach Sweep.  to contemporary works. Admission:
WHERE: Meet at the Sullivan’s Island
Elementary School bus loop.
WHEN: 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
MORE INFO: New monthly initiative to
help clean up the island. Volunteers of
all ages are welcome and can sign in
at the SIES bus loop. Participants are
asked to clean for at least 30 minutes.
Reusable gloves, bags and hand
sanitizer will be provided. Volunteers
are encouraged to use the South
Carolina Aquarium’s litter-free digital
journal and clipboards provided by the
Aquarium to catalog their trash haul.
The beach sweep is sponsored by the
Sullivan’s Island Park Foundation and
the South Carolina Aquarium.   will be balloon twisters, face painters
Tuesdays
WHAT: Toddler Storytime – ages 2-3,
with adult.
WHERE: Poe Library Branch, Sullivan’s
Island.
WHEN: 10:30 a.m. to 11 a.m.
MORE INFO: Enjoy picture books,
flannel board fun, sing-a-longs and
activities that encourage language skills.
Friday, March 13
WHAT: The Duke University Chorale.
WHEN: 6:30 p.m.
WHERE: St. Philip’s Church, 142
Church St., Charleston.
MORE INFO: The Chorale will present
a concert of sacred and secular
music ranging from the Renaissance
free will offering. 843-722-7734, ext.
237, pgould@stphilipschurchsc.org.
Saturday, March 14
WHAT: Wearin’ O’ the Green on
Sullivan’s Island I: Paddy in the Park.
WHERE: Stith Park, Sullivan’s Island.
WHEN: 10 a.m. to noon.
MORE INFO: Bring the family for an
early St. Patrick’s Day celebration.
Lots of entertainment for young and
old. Hazel Ketchem will be performing
Irish music between 10 a.m. and 11
a.m. and No Sleeves Magic will be
performing from 11 a.m. to noon. There
and a glitter tattoo artist, not to
mention cookies, fruit, water and lucky
lemonade. As always, this event is free!
WHAT: Wearin’ O’ the Green on
Sullivan’s Island II: Public Pub Events.
WHERE: Sullivan’s Island Commercial
District.
WHEN: Starting at 11 a.m.
MORE INFO: The whole family can
enjoy food, drinks and other fun at
local pubs and restaurants. You’ll
be able to enjoy food, beverages
and entertainment outside of the
establishments on the south side of
Middle Street from the corner of Station
22 through Station 22½, and also on
Station 22½, which will be closed to
vehicles between Middle and I’on but
Is l a nd E y e C a l e nda r
which will re-open to vehicular traffic
no later than 6:30 p.m. Middle Street is
open to vehicles throughout all this.
WHAT: Happy Pi(e) Day (All).
WHERE: Poe Branch Library,
Sullivan’s Island.
WHEN: Noon to 1 p.m.
MORE INFO: Check out a book to
receive a slice of pie in celebration of Pi
Day and Albert Einstein’s birthday.
Wednesday, March 18
WHAT: 30th Annual First United
Methodist Church Tea Room.
WHERE: First United Methodist
Church, 12 21st Ave., Isle of Palms.
WHEN: Wednesday, Thursday and
Friday: 1130 a.m. to 2 p.m.
MORE INFO: The menu includes
black bean soup, okra soup, shrimp
or chicken salad, shrimp or chicken
croissants and many desserts.
Thursday, March 19
WHAT: Stories of the Jonathan
Lucas family.
WHERE: Fort Moultrie Visitor Center,
1214 Middle St., Sullivan’s Island.
WHEN: 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.
MORE INFO: Roy Williams has been
invited by the Battery Gadsden
Cultural Center and National Park
Service to tell stories of the Jonathan
Lucas family based on his recently
published book, co-authored by
Alexander Lucas Lofton. Lucas,
a young Englishman, arrived by
shipwreck at Cape Romain. During his
remarkable lifetime, he revolutionized
the rice industry with a new design
for rice mills – powered by tidal flow –
that ushered in the era when rice was
king in the Lowcountry and planters,
including the Lucas family, garnered
magnificent fortunes. This event is free
and open to the public. For further
information, email batterygadsden@
gmail.com or call 843-906-0091.
Saturday, March 21
WHAT: Beach Lovers Book Club
(Adults).
WHERE: Poe Branch Library, Sullivan’s
Island.
WHEN: 10:30 a.m to noon.
MORE INFO: Join a lively discussion of
“The Tattooist of Auschwitz” by Heather
Morris.
WHAT: Eating Healthy for Older
Adults (Adults)
WHERE: Poe Branch Library, Sullivan’s
Island.
WHEN: Noon to 1 p.m.
MORE INFO: Local dietitian and
nutritionist Stephanie Hodges will
discuss senior nutrition and health.
WHAT: Listen to Spring.
WHERE: McLeod Plantation.
WHEN: 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.
MORE INFO: The Charleston County
Park and Recreation Commission’s
nonprofit partner, the Charleston
County Parks Foundation, will host
a fundraiser featuring the Charleston
Symphony. A musical journey
from New Orleans to Broadway,
with detours to Europe and South
America along the way. Tickets are
$75, and proceeds will go to support
the foundation’s Pass It Forward
Project. Hors d’oeuvres and drinks
will be included. Tickets available at
CharlestonCountyParksFoundation.org.
Monday, March 23
WHAT: In the Mix.
WHERE: Simons Center for the Arts,
54 St. Philip St., Charleston.
WHEN: 6:30 p.m.
MORE INFO: In the Mix: A
Conversation with Ranky Tanky, is
the Spring 2020 installment of the
College of Charleston Arts Management
Program’s music industry speaker
series. It features a discussion with
host and drummer Quentin Baxter with
the other members of the quintet about
their recent Grammy win, touring
and managing, and their original
songs inspired by Gullah culture and
traditions. A reception hosted by the
Avery Research Center for African
American History and Culture will
follow in the Hill Exhibition Gallery in
The Marion and Wayland H. Cato Jr.
Center for the Arts. Limited free tickets
are available to students and the public
at inthemixrankytanky.eventbrite.com.
Wednesday, March 25
WHAT: The Resilience of Coastal
Communities: Preserving Culture,
Environment and Craft.
WHERE: Gibbes Art Museum.
WHEN: 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
MORE INFO: Changing climate,
populations and lifestyles have
impacted longstanding traditions
of coastal communities. Join us for
an interactive evening merging art,
culture and science with Cultivate
SciArt and Albert George, director of
conservation at the South Carolina
Aquarium.
Thursday, March 26
WHAT: The Kyiv Trio.
WHERE: Recital Hall, Simons Center
for the Arts.
WHEN: 7:30 p.m.
MORE INFO: Charleston Music Fest
will present the Kyiv Trio – three
virtuosos from a similar background:
violinist Nazar Pylatyuk, cellist
Natalia Khoma and pianist Volodymyr
Vynnytsky. The all-Beethoven
performance will include two of his
most celebrated trios – Trio Op.1
No.1 for violin, cello and piano
and Piano Trio in B-flat major, Op.
97, Archduke Trio. General admission
is $25, and tickets can be purchased
online at music.cofc.edu, by calling
517-980-1295 or at the door. All
students can attend for $10 admission
at the door.
April 5
Monday, March 30
WHAT: College of Charleston
Orchestra.
WHERE: Cathedral of St. Luke and St.
Paul, 126 Coming St., Charleston.
WHEN: 7:30 p.m.
MORE INFO: The College of Charleston
Orchestra will perform a spring
concert conducted by Yuriy Bekker.
The program will include Ludwig van
Beethoven's Symphony No. 5, Jean
Sibelius' Finlandia and Camille Saint-
Saëns' Cello Concerto (featuring soloist
Maria Savelyeva). Admission is free,
with $20 suggested donation for adults.
For information, contact CofC Concerts
at 843-953-6315 or visit music.cofc.
edu/concerts/cofc-ensembles.
Sunday, April 5
WHAT: Lowcountry Cajun Festival.
WHERE: James Island County Park.
WHEN: Noon to 6 p.m.
MORE INFO: The 29th annual Cajun
Festival will feature a full day of Zydeco
music, authentic Cajun and Creole
food, children’s activities and more.
Charleston’s best Cajun restaurants,
caterers and food trucks will cook
up a variety of delicious foods. Those
who prefer a tamer menu will have
the option to partake of Lowcountry
favorites such as seafood and Southern
barbecue and traditional festival foods
including hot dogs, snow cones and
funnel cakes.

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Dunleavy’s Pub
Set in a cabin like building, this Irish
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Enjoy morning coffee with fresh bagels
Home Team BBQ and pastries from the coffee bar and
Not limited to barbeque, this casual eatery dinner or lunch at the restaurant along
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1101-C, Ocean Blvd, Isle of Palms Seabiscuit Cafe
A bright, cozy cafe with nautical touches
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Middle Street Market lunch on the weekends. $$
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Papi’s Taqueria
Best tacos on in IOP locally sourced and
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843.926.PAPI (7274)
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Helping local charities

BISHOP GADSDEN ANNOUNCES
GRANT RECIPIENTS

BY KIMBERLY FARFONE BORTS

FOR THE ISLAND EYE NEWS

B
ishop Gadsden Episcopal Retirement Community has
awarded nearly $280,000 in grants from the Bishop Gadsden

Charitable Fund to nine local charities. Chosen through a
selection process completed by Bishop Gadsden residents, the 2019
charitable grant recipients and the dollars they received include:
• Barrier Islands Free Medical Clinic • $75,000
• Ronald McDonald House • $65,000
• Sea Island Water Wellness • $65,000
• One80 Place • $25,715
• Friends of Fisher House • $20,000
• Sea Island Habitat for Humanity • $20,000
• Lowcountry Orphan Relief • $3,285
• Lowcountry Food Bank • $3,311
• Fresh Start Visions • $2,700
The Bishop Gadsden Charitable Fund began in 2018 as a more
formalized process of the Bishop Gadsden outreach program, which
was established by the residents in 2000 and has distributed more
than $2.7 million to Charleston area charitable organizations.
Today’s Charitable Fund program provides the Bishop Gadsden
Community the opportunity to support residents who require
financial assistance for residency within Bishop Gadsden – more
than $400,000 in 2019 – as well as assist nonprofit organizations in
the tri-county area.
“Bishop Gadsden’s history and mission are based on the belief
in supporting our fellow neighbors and community, and the Bishop
Gadsden Charitable Fund exemplifies our mission,” said President/
CEO Sarah Tipton. “Seeing the significant impact our residents,
employee team members, board members, families and friends have
on our residents who require financial assistance during such a
fragile time of their life, as well as area charitable organizations,
is quite remarkable. It makes me tremendously proud of our
community and enthusiastic for the great things these grants will
do for the Charleston area.”
Bishop Gadsden is a thriving life plan retirement community on
over 120 acres of lush marshlands and majestic oaks on James
Island, just 10 minutes from downtown Charleston. A top city of
Charleston employer, Bishop Gadsden is nationally recognized
for its architectural design, high-quality programs and services,
offering its 500 residents the amenities, support and freedom to live
truly extraordinary lives.
T
he 29th annual Cajun Festival will feature a full day of Zydeco
music, authentic Cajun and Creole food, children’s activities
and more April 5 at James Island County Park.
Charleston’s best Cajun restaurants, caterers and food trucks
will cook up a variety of delicious foods from noon to 6 p.m. Among
the dishes attendees will be able to enjoy are jambalaya, alligator,
etouffee, andouille sausage and, of course, crawfish. Those who
prefer a tamer menu will have the option to partake of Lowcountry
favorites such as seafood and Southern barbecue and traditional
festival foods including hot dogs, snow cones and funnel cakes.
Festival-goers also will be able to dust off their dance moves to
nonstop Zydeco and Cajun music, performed on stage throughout
the day. Here’s the 2020 Lowcountry Cajun Festival entertainment
lineup: 1 p.m. to 2:15 p.m. - Battery Brass Band; 2:30 p.m. to 4
p.m. - Johnny Ace & Sidewalk Zydeco; and 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. - CJ
Chenier & the Red Hot Louisiana Band.
Other entertainment options will include “Who Calls the Swamp
Home?”, a reptile show presented by Friends of Coastal SC at 1
p.m., as well as the annual crawfish eating contest at 2:30 p.m.
Spaces for the contest are limited, so participants are encouraged
to sign up when they arrive at the event. Other festivities include
a crafters’ market, souvenirs for sale and a kids’ area featuring
mechanical and inflatable rides.
Admission to the Lowcountry Cajun Festival is $15, but it’s free
for Gold Pass holders and for those 12 and under with a paying
adult. Gold Passes will not be sold on-site the day of the festival
but may be obtained in advance at CharlestonCountyParks.
com. Attendees will have to buy tickets to purchase food from
the vendors. Credit will be accepted at select locations, but, for
convenience, festival-goers are encouraged to bring cash. No coolers,
outside alcohol or pets will be permitted, and carpooling is highly
encouraged.
The dog park at James Island County Park will be closed on April
5 for the festival. The Lowcountry Cajun Festival is presented by
Heritage Trust Federal Credit Union and supported by Coca-Cola, the
Charleston Animal Society and Charleston County Parks. The park is
located at 871 Riverland Drive. For more information, call 843-795-
4386 or visit CharlestonCountyParks.com.

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. $-$$
Bistro Toulouse www.flyingbiscuit.com Sewee Restaurant
Parisian-style nook serving seasonal, 843.352.9400 Southern-style seafood & other fried fare
regional French dishes with a modern 794 Coleman Blvd, Mt Pleasant in a casual joint with checkered tables &
twist, plus global wines. $-$$ homey decor. $$
843.216.3434 Ghost Monkey Nano Brewery 843.928.3609
bistrotoulouse.com Features a consistent rotation of locally seeweerestaurantinc.com
1220 Ben Sawyer Blvd, Mt Pleasant brewed beer made in Mount Pleasant. 4808 N Hwy 17, Awendaw
Taproom, live music, food. $$
Bon Banh Mi 843.352.3462 Stack’s Coastal Kitchen
Southeast Asian Cuisine, Rice Bowls, ghostmonkeybrewery.com Join us for lunch, where we offer fresh
Noodles, sandwiches, small plates, 522 Wando Ln, Mt Pleasant soup, salads, and sandwiches. Enjoy
vegetarian options. $ dinner in a casual bistro-style setting, nice
843.388.7080 H&R Sweet Shop selection and outdoor seating. $$
banhbonmi.com Famous redfish and rice, fried chicken, 843.388.6968
1440 Ben Sawyer Blvd, Mt Pleasant shrimp, bbq ribs. $ stackscoastalkitchen.com
843.884.2118 1440 Ben Sawyer Blvd, Mt. Pleasant
Coorg 102 Royall Ave, Mt Pleasant
Coorg Coffee and Regional Indian Cuisine.
$-$$ Jack's Cosmic Dogs
Mon-Sat 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Kitschy space-themed spot serving hot
www.coorgindiancafe.com dogs topped with creative condiments, plus
843.936.3176 sides & ice cream. $ TO ADVERTISE IN THE DINING GUIDE CALL
1440 Ben Sawyer Blvd, Mt Pleasant

Fish Restaurant
Stylish area-sourced seafood spot
843.884.7677
jackscosmicdogs.com
2805 N Hwy 17, Mt Pleasant 886 6397
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