Island Eye News - March 27, 2015

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INSIDE THE ISLAND EYE NEWS

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SWINGING

INTO

SPRING

Owen Collins snares a frisbee thrown by his mom, Sterling Eason

The Sims Family strolls on the beach

Pam Anderson and Kaycee fy their kite.

Rareeatherbackreturns tothe wild

N E O F T H E W O R L D ’ S

L A R G E S T R E P T I L E S

S U C C E S S F U L L Y

R E L E A S E D O N I O P

BY KATE DITTLOFF

FOR ISLAND EYE NEWS

Yawkey, an endangeredleatherback sea turtlefound washed ashore in the

wcountry last week is headedk to open water. The turtle was

ased on the Isle of Palms, by theth Carolina Aquarium Sea Turtlecue Program and the Southolina Department of Naturalources.epresentatives from the Seatle Rescue Program and SCDNRked together to transport thessive animal from the Aquariumhe Isle of Palms. The team carried

wkey in a custom container,ated by C-Con LLC, to theerline and released the turtlek into the Atlantic Ocean. Toure the safest return of Yawkeyhe wild, the release was not open

he public.he rare sea turtle, found by

DNR on Yawkey-South Islanderve near Georgetown, S.C.Saturday, March 7, is one of

few live leatherback strandingsorted in the United States, andfrst in South Carolina history.pite being lethargic, there weresigns of external and traumablood work showed the animal

be in overall good shape. Sea

Spring has sprung and the

islands are blooming as

residents and visitors

came out of hibernation

this weekend to embrace

the warm weather.

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CIVIC

Sullivan’s council tackles lawsuits, parking,off-shore drilling at March meeting

BY JENNIFER TUOHY

ISLAND EYE NEWS EDITOR

T he Town of Sullivan’s Islandis currently involved in seven

lawsuits it was revealed atMarch 17, 2015 Town Councilting. This fact has promptedn Administrator, Andy Benkeecommend council increaseTown’s litigation insurance235,000 for the coming year.of March 17 the Town hadnt $20,000 out of pocket onation, after its current policyed out.

he seven lawsuits the town isently defending include twooriginated in 2010 and 2012,wn as the SIES Referendumuit and the Accreted Land

uit respectively), as well asthat originated in the last 12ths. Of those 5, three have

n brought by private citizens,Coste regarding the building

his treehouse, Paul Boehmrding a building expansion,“John Doe” over a decision

a contiguous property. Theaining two are related, havingn fled by The Obstinateghter restaurant’s parent

companies in relation to outdoorseating for the restaurant and its

sister business Beardcat’s CoffeeShop.“For the Town [this number of

cases] is larger than what we arenormally accustomed to,” AndyBenke said in an interview withIsland Eye News. “As of the lastcouncil meeting we had spent$120,000 on litigation, and ourpolicy covers us up to $100,000.So we are $20,000 out of pocket.

“Council has agreed to increasethe policy limits and as of April 1we will have $235,000,” he said.

Paid Parking

When council is not dealingwith the numerous litigationmatters on its plate, it has beenworking hard to come up with asolution to the issue of parkingon the island during the summertime. Police Chief Howardand Zoning Administrator Joe Henderson have beeninventorying all the availableparking spaces on the islandto identify any problem areas;

areas where parking is unsafe, orwhere parking should be allowed

but currently isn’t feasible dueto non-conforming obstructions. This preparation work wasoriginally being undertaken withthe view to implementing a paidparking solution this summer,however council has determinedthat there is not enough time toachieve that goal and, like theIsle of Palms, is working towardsimplementation in 2016.

In the interim however, the Town is looking to institute a“wheels-off-the-pavement” rulewhere if all wheels of a vehicleare not off the road it is not a

legitimate parking spot. Once theinventory is done the Town willknow how many fewer parkingspots will be available on theisland.

“We are looking at somemanagement measures, suchas right of way obstructionsand areas where we will requireall wheels of the vehicles to beoff the pavement, and certainareas where we will no longer

allow parking for safety reasons,”Benke said in an interview.

A wheels-off-the-pavementordinance would need thepermission of the SC Departmentof Transportation to go ahead.Once the inventory is fnished the Town plans to schedule a publicmeeting on the issue, potentiallyfor late April.

On the issue of parking, theproposal to re-instate no parkingon one side of Middle Street,which was experimented withlast summer, was once againraised. Fire Chief Stith has saidthat the way cars are confguredcurrently means that a fre truck

cannot get through Middle Streetin a safe manner.“It’s a year round concern,’ said

Public Safety Chair ChaunceyClark. “But summer is busier.Historically we’ve done it Fridays,Saturdays and Sundays in thesummer.”

Before any such plan isconsidered again however, a


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lic Safety Committee meeting will bevened and the commercial district tenantsbe invited to discuss their concerns.

Shore Drilling Condemnedouncil unanimously approved a

lution expressing the Town’s oppositionseismic testing and off-shore drillingvities. Councilmember Jerry Kaynardke at length on the issue, deploringnegative impact it would have on theronment and natural beauty of the area.

urged council to write a letter expressingdisapproval and also encouraged citizens

feel similarly to do likewise. Thedline for online comments is Monday,ch 30, visit www.boemoceaninfo.com

make comments at www.regulations.

gov. The Town has produced a yer to helpresidents understand the implications andcommenting process, which can be viewedhere bit.ly/1CQKwV6.

Town Hall Moves Forward The next phase of the construction of the

new Town Hall has begun, and a completeset of construction drawings are at Town

Hall for public viewing. These are the naldrawings which the general contractor willuse to gather bids from sub-contractors.

“We hope to have the bids back by mid-Apriland nalize the contract with the builder bythe end of April,” Benke said in an interview. This timeline would put groundbreaking ontrack for late May.

In other construction news, work willbegin on the rebuilding of the Poe AvenuePark tennis courts located between CitadelSt. and Artillery Dr. The Sullivan’s Island

Park Foundation is contributing $41,500to the cost of the courts and constructionis scheduled to be completed this summer.With this project almost complete the ParkFoundation, a private, non-prot corporationwhose purpose is the development andmaintenance of the parks on Sullivan's Island,is turning its attention towards a master planfor the development of the mound and otherpark improvements.

Planning Commission Puts Kibosh on7’ Fences

The Planning Commission recommended

that council not move forward with amendingthe ordinance for fence heights. A proposalput forward by citizens concerned about thepossibility of coyotes jumping their fenceshad asked that the allowable height be raisedfrom 6 to 7 feet.

In related news, Chief Howard reported thatcoyote sightings have once again dropped offsubstantially, even on the cameras he hasout, sightings of the animals have been fewand far between.

The seat left vacant by the resignation ofPlanning Commission Chair Rusty Bennettwas lled at the March 17 council meeting bythe unanimous decision of council to appointCharles Cole to serve out the remainder of the

term. Gary Visser has assumed the positionof Chairman.An update on the proposed development

in Mount Pleasant at the mouth of the BenSawyer Bridge. The project, known as TheAtlantic, went before the Mount PleasantPlanning Commission again this month,only to receive a tie vote for a second time,meaning the 15 acre mixed-use developmentwill now go back to the Town Council PlanningCommittee without a recommendation.

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CIVIC

T he issue of whether to movethe City of Isle of Palms’

Public Works Facility tount Pleasant has been raisedcouncilmember Jimmy Ward.e facility is currently locatedectly to the right as you comeo the island off the connector.mpsters and garbage trucksvisible from the road and canseen as people drive past theation on their way to Frontach or Sullivan’s Island.The current facility is in theeway to the island and somethat is less than ideal,” Linda

cker, City Administrator, said.ut a suitable alternative site

es not exist on the island.”Councilmember Jimmy Wardne of those people.It seems obvious to me that it

ould be moved. That is not thet use for the property right offconnector.”

The Public Works Facility hasn under scrutiny from the City

ely due to the improvementscurrent site needs in order

et State standards.

“The current Public Workssite needs some improvements

related to managing run-offfrom the site, and in the nextcouple of years, regulations willrequire that the City replace theunderground fuel storage tankas well,” Tucker said.

The Public Works committeehas been weighing the costof improving the current siteversus moving the site to MountPleasant. Ward, chair of thecommittee, feels that it is morecost effective to move the facilityto an entirely new locationthat does not require so manyimprovements.

However, councilmemberMichael Loftus disagrees, andbelieves changing locations ofthe facility would in fact be morecostly. Not only would the cityhave to purchase a new location,the added mileage accrued bygarbage trucks could lead to anincrease in taxes.

“It is not a good idea and willdefnitely lead to a tax increase,and I am 100 percent against

a tax increase for the citizens,”Loftus said. Loftus thinks the

location is notthe issue, andthe city insteadneeds to makethe necessaryimprovementsto the alreadyexistinglocation andput thisdiscussion torest.

“The location has become likewallpaper, people don’t notice it.Our staff are chasing windmillson this project and their time

could be better spent preparingfor the beach managementparking program or another cityinitiative.”

Regardless of whether ornot the move is to take place,the Public Works committeeconcluded at its March 12meeting that the staff shouldcontinue to look for a suitable,affordable location off the Islandfor the facility to relocate to.

This will provide an estimateagainst which to weigh pros and

cons when discussions continueon the matter. Although bothcouncilmembers are against a taxincrease for IOP citizens, the real

costs will need to be measured inorder to determine if moving thefacility is actually cost effectiveor not. The recommendation tocontinue to look for affordablelocations in Mount Pleasantwill be brought to council at theMarch 31 meeting.

Public Works Facility stirs discussionsC O U N C I L M E M B E R P R O P O S E S F A C I L I T Y M O V E T O M O U N T P L E A S A N T

BY KATHRYN CASEYISLAND EYE NEWS STAFF WRITER

“THE LOCATION HAS BECOME LIKE

WALLPAPER, PEOPLE DON’T NOTICE IT.”~Michael Loftus


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In the December 1947 issue of National Geographic magazine,Police Chief Pete O'Neil was pictured at the St. Patrick'sDay parade in Thibodaux, Louisiana. Last week, National

Geographic photographer and Sullivan’s Island resident, VincentMusi photographed Pete’s grandson, Pat O'Neil, the mayor ofSullivan's Island, in the very same B-fat hat, vest and BlackthornShillelagh in honor of Saint Patrick’s Day. For pictures from theisland’s Irish celebrations turn to page 8.

PHOTO BY VINCENT MUSI

Pete & Pat: Generationscelebrating green


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tle Rescue Program team members areure of what caused the turtle to strand.

ring Yawkey's stay in the hospital, themal was given antibiotics, uids andmins. Over the course of a few days, thele immediately responded to treatments,bling the Aquarium's veterinarian to clear

m/her for release. Due to the fact thatherback sea turtles do poorly in a captive

ironment, it was priority for Sea Turtlepital team members to return Yawkey towild as quickly as possible.

Despite being cold-blooded reptiles,herback sea turtles can generate somey heat and can endure much coolerperatures than other sea turtle species.

astal water temperatures off Charlestonapproximately 58 degrees F, so Yawkeyacclimated to coastal temperatures in

/her tank by use of a water chiller. Thele has been tagged by SCDNR with a PIT

tag (microchip) as well as ipper tags.

As patients such as Yawkey receivetreatment and are released, it is importantnow more than ever to execute the plannedexpansion of the Aquarium's Sea TurtleHospital. In 2016, the Aquarium will opena state-of-the-art Sea Turtle Hospital onthe Aquarium's frst oor. This project willsignifcantly grow the capacity to rescue,rehabilitate, and release threatened andendangered sea turtles such as Yawkey. The new facility will be equipped with triageunits, a private intensive care unit, deeper

tanks, an exercise pool, laser technology,

and additional laboratory and life-supportspace. The expansion of the hospital ontothe Aquarium's frst oor will expose thistransformational learning experience to430,000 annual visitors (only 16,000 visitorscurrently tour the hospital annually). Asa non-proft, the Aquarium looks to thecommunity to support the construction ofthis hospital. To help expand the sea turtlehospital visit donate.scaquarium.org/donate.

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May the leprechauns be near you,

To spread luck along your way.

And may all the Irish angels,

Smile upon you St. Patrick's Day.

Sullivan's celebratesSt. Paddy's Day in style

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Early April is peak migrationtime for many bird species.Some species of birds

departing the Lowcountry

begin their journey norththe breeding season. Manycies of ducks and sandpipers,ow-rumped Warblers, andar Waxwings will soon bearting. At the same time,ny neotropical migrants

beginning to arrive. Barnallows, Common Nighthawks,ny warbler species, andby-throated Hummingbirds

soon be arriving andablishing territories for theeding season. Other birdssimply passing through our

a and never actually breede, such as Yellow Warblers

American Redstarts. Earlyil and early October are twohe best times of the year for watchers to see the largestety of bird species.uring the peak of this year’sing Migration, The Sullivan’snders group is hosting ad Migration Workshop onurday, April 11. Bird walksbe led by two local biologists,

mela Corwin Holbrook andah Harper Díaz. Bird walks

are separated into age groups(Children 5-12, Students 13-17, and Adults 18+). At the endof each bird walk, there will be

a bird banding demonstrationled by master bander Jennifer Tyrrell. The workshop is free ofcharge, but participants mustsign up in advance because thereare a limited number of spacesavailable.

The bird walks will begin atthe Station 16 beach accesspath (behind Battery Logan) andwill cover a variety of habitats.Participants will explore thedifferent habitats of the accretedland, the beach, and the openfeld and will learn about themigratory and resident birdsthat rely on these habitats forfood, shelter, and for breeding. Jen Tyrrell will explain in herbanding demonstration howand why migratory birds aresafely captured, studied, andreleased and how scientists usethis data in local and worldwideconservation studies.

The Sullivan’s IslandersGroup was interested inhosting the bird walks becausepromoting bird conservation isone of the many aspects of their

group’s mission. Groupmember Julia Khouryexplained that the group“promotes conservation

of our natural resourcesand preservation ofhistoric structures.” The Sullivan’s Islandersgroup promotesmaintaining and improving thequality of life for all its citizensthrough the safeguarding oflands, maritime forests andbeaches. It is also against the over-development of commercial andprivate properties and its goalslie in protecting historic homesand public structures throughconscientious preservation.

The Sullivan’s Islanders grouphas several videos posted on itswebsite about the importance ofthe maritime forest ecosystem inthe accreted land on Sullivan’sIsland. The group has hostedpast events such as a trolley tourof the island with Roy Williams,nature talks with Billy McCord,and live ight demonstrationswith the Center for Birds of Prey.

For more information visitsullivansislanders.com. Toreserve a space for a bird walk,

please email Sarah Diaz [email protected] or call843.478.3322.

PHOTOS BY SARAH HARPER DIAZ

A black-throated Blue Warbler is safely banded and

released by a permitted bird bander.

Sullivan’s Islanders host birdmigration workshop

BY SARAH HARPER DIAZ

FOR ISLAND EYE NEWS

The prothonotary warbler is found locally

during the spring and summer months.


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Jennifer Holland and Paul Boehmannounced this week that theyare withdrawing their names

m the race for Sullivan’s Islandn Council.

After further consideration of theoming election, I have decidedwithdraw my name from the listcandidates,” Holland said in aement. “With a new businessyoung children, I feel it is best

eep my family a priority. I knowyears will go quickly! I sincerely

reciate all of your support andouragement and look forward toupcoming election."olland was running for one ofe open seats that will serve a 4

r term on council. Paul Boehm,was running for the 2 year seat,announced Monday that he had

ded not to run.When I initially decided to run, itbecause of concerns I had for the

nd. Although the school was a pastsive issue, I think the Protectedd is even more so,” Boehm saidn e-mail to The Island Eye. “Withnecessity for a paid parking plan,e potential development in themercial district, coyotes, scal

ponsibility and new town projects,have many issues coming up thaty also be divisive, but need to be

resolved. Since I wasn't sure who wasgoing to run for council, I threw myhat into the ring.

“Now that I see who else is runningand how my fellow candidates have

my same concerns for the protectionof our precious island and way of life,I no longer feel the necessity to run. The other two candidates running forthe two year term should be able tohelp resolve these tricky issues andset the course for the island's future,so I am bowing out. I want to thankmy fellow islanders who encouragedme to run,” Boehm wrote.

“I had also hoped that my lawsuitagainst the town would be over bynow and that is not the case. Infact, based on the information I havegathered, I think it is likely that morelawsuits will be led against the townand likely that I will be asked totestify in those cases. I think it wouldbe best to wait until my propertyissues are resolved before I considerrunning again.”

This leaves ve candidates runningfor the three 4 year seats; RitaLangley, Mark Howard, BachmanSmith, Jerry Kaynard and Mary JaneWatson, and two running for one 2 year seat; Sarah Church and DavidSpurgin. The election will be held Tuesday, May 5.

Then there were 7F I E L D F O R S U L L I V A N’ S C O U N C I L C O N D E N S E S

BY JENNIFER TUOHY


A

shooting on Isle of Palms’ Saturday, March 21, resultedin the death of one man and the arrest of his wife formurder.

“We received a 911 call from the subject who stated overthe phone that she had shot her husband,” Captain Usry ofthe IOP police department told The Island Eye News. “Weresponded to a call at 21 24th avenue from a female lateridentied as Doris Spann Argoe.

“She told dispatch she had shot the victim, who was lateridentied as Johnathon Arden Argoe. When we arrived wefound the victim on the oor with visible gunshot wounds.He was still breathing and was transported by ambulance toMUSC where he succumbed to his injuries,” Usry said.

There were no other injuries reported and no furtherimpact on the neighborhood, Usry conrmed. Doris Argoewas arrested that evening and charged with murder. Shehad a bond hearing the following day, Sunday, where bailwas denied. According to court documents the shootinghappened during a heated argument between the couple

who were married in 2002. The following evening, Sunday, March 22, a drunk driverrear-ended one of the IOP Police Department’s SUVs.

“Last night we had a possible intoxicated driver run intoone of our ofcer’s SUVs causing that vehicle to ip over,”Usry said. “The ofcer was able to get out and just has bumpsand bruises. He was released from hospital last night.”

Highway Patrol worked the collision, and subsequentlyarrested the subject, Townes W. Moore, charging him withDUI and simple possession of marijuana, Usry said. Theaccident occurred about 11 p.m. on Palm Boulevard between10th and 9th Sunday night, the vehicle is out of commission.

Domestic dispute

results in death on IOPPOLICE HAVE BUSY WEEKEND ON ISLAND

BY JENNIFER TUOHY



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03/15 – Ofcers responded

residence in reference to a

mestic disturbance, on arrival

ofcers located a male and

ale who had been drinking

admitted to being involved

physical altercation. Both

ties stated that the other had

aulted them and were very

ooperative with the ofcers,

h subjects were arrested

while rst responders were

ating their injuries the female

ject kick the reghter and

police ofcer in the face.

18/15 – A complainant

orted that two male subjects

ped the neighbor’s fence

removed a kayak; the

mplainant was able to give a

cription of the subjects and

vehicle. The next day theicle was located at the Sta.

boat landing and ofcers

ched the vehicle until the

jects returned and placed a

ak matching the description

he one stolen the day before

op of the vehicle. The

jects were stopped and after

owner and witness were

summoned to the scene the

subjects admitted to taking the

kayak. The owner declined to

pursue with charges.

01/19/15 – A complainant

reported that two ladders were

removed from the construction

project he was working onand he believed an employee

had taken it. The investigator

confronted the employee and he

admitted that he had taken the

ladder; the complainant did not

wish to pursue charges if the

ladder was returned.


reported that someone removed

an iPad from his unsecured

vehicle while it was parked on

Marshall Boulevard.

02/06/15 – A complainantreported that someone removed

a watch from her vehicle while it

was parked in her yard.


reported that someone entered

his unsecured vehicle and

removed a pistol.


reported that his vehicle had

been stolen from his yard, but

after the complaint was issued

the vehicle was found near the

residence and the complainant

believed some friends had

tricked him by moving the

vehicle.

02/09/15 – Ofcers responded

to an argument between a

mother and son, on arrival it

was learned that the female

was highly intoxicated and had

smashed a wine glass and cut

her hand. The female agreed to

go to the hospital and the son

agreed to leave the house.


to an accident, on arrival the

ofcer learned that a white van

had struck a parked vehicle.

The ofcer located the vehicle

and the driver, after speaking

to the driver it was learned that

the driver was intoxicated and

advised EMS that she wanted

to hurt herself. EMS transported

the subject to the hospital and

the subject was cited.


to a report of a house re, on

arrival the ofcer observed

the house engulfed in ames

and smoke, re department

personnel extinguished the re,

the ofcer maintained trafc and

crowd control.

02/25/15 – A complainantreported that he had received

a letter from the IRS stating

that his income tax was not

completed, the complainant

had not le his taxes and when

he contacted the

IRS realized that

someone had

attempted to use

his identity and

le his taxes

Sullivan’s Police Report, January, February


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Writing Circlenday at 10:30 a.m.te and share yourCPL Poe Branch921 I’on Avenue.

Twossday at 10:30 a.m. Joinfor stories, songs andggested ages 24-36oe Branch Library, 1921

ue. 883.3914.

ays

ey Wine Tastingdnesdays, 6-8$13 with cheese3 Middle St. Middlellivan’s Island. Call055.

m. The Awendaw Greeny Wednesday, 6-10 p.m.door, all ages welcome.ght of diverse musicnd the globe on thebohemian ground of thetpost. Wood red pizzagrilled oysters (while inll be available as well

ns. www.facebook.com/green.

Thursdays

Mah Jongg Nights (adults)Poe’s Library hosts Mah Jongg Thursdays at 6 p.m. Learn toplay American Mah Jongg. Noexperience necessary. 1921 I’onAvenue, 883.3914.

Fridays

Party at the PointCharleston’s premier happy hourconcert series, Party at the Point,is back for its 15th season. Thespring/summer concert series isset to kick-off on Friday, April 24with Departure, “The Ultimate Journey Tribute Band.” Theweekly outdoor concert takesplace every Friday afternoon from5:30 p.m. until 9:30 p/m/ at theCharleston Harbor Resort andMarina on Patriot’s Point andfeatures a full cash bar, includingdraft specials. The 2015 summerseason will run from Fr iday, April24 through Friday, June 26.

DAILYWeeki Wachee MermaidsMarch 27 - April 5. This springbreak be sure to include the WorldFamous Weeki Wachee Mermaidsin your plans. A total of fourmermaids will entertain guestsat the South Carolina Aquarium.During each show, the mermaidswill delight guests with a highlytechnical and choreographedroutine to a musical numberinspiring visitors of all ages. The

shows take place at 11 a.m., 1p.m., and 3 p.m. daily and areincluded with general admissionto the Aquarium.

HogsCrabpot Players presents “Hogs.” The play will run for threeweekends, from March 12 toMarch 28. For more informationand to purchase tickets, visit theCrabpot Players website at ww w.crabpotplayers.com or give them acall at 888-303-0763. The theatreis located at 1137 Johnnie DoddsBlvd. in the Stuckey Furnitureshopping center off Highway 17 inMt. Pleasant.

SATURDAY, MARCH 28The Cooper River Bridge Run This 10k race, one of the largestin the S outheast, attracts tensof thousands of runners andwalkers and begin in MountPleasant, spans the RavenelBridge and ends downtown with

post-race festivities in MarionSquare. For more information goto bridgerun.com.

Youth Football Tryouts Tryouts for a new youth footballtraveling team to be known asthe Mount Pleasant Mayhem. The Mayhem will eld threeteams with children between 7and 13 years of age, includinga 12U team (ages 11-13), a 10Uteam (ages 9-11) and an 8U team(ages 8-7). The March 28 opencombine tryouts will be held atthe Long Point Community Field,574 Needlebrush Parkway, Mt.Pleasant, or email mpmayhem@ yahoo.com.

PLAY: How Does YourGarden Grow?10:30 a.m. Take a tour of theCommunity Garden and plantsome seeds to start your owngarden. Poe Branch Library, 1921I’on Avenue, 843.883.3914.

Local Living: Tips from theCommunity Garden12 p.m. Want to know whatgrows best in island soil? Tour

the Community Garden and have your questions answered by ourwise botanical caretakers. PoeBranch Library, 1921 I’on Avenue,843.883.3914.

SUNDAY, MARCH 29Lowcountry Cajun Festival12 - 6 p.m. James Island CountyPark. Bringing Louisiana to theLowcountry, Cajun Fest is afull-day of foot-stompin’ tunes,hot and spicy foods, children’sactivities and all around ragin’Cajun entertainment. Throughoutthe day, enjoy live musicperformed on stage by Roux duBayou Cajun Band and JeffreyBroussard & the Creole Cowboys.No coolers, outside beverages,or pets permitted. Festivaladmission: $15 for adults (13 andup); free for children 12 and underand Gold Pass holders.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 1

U.S. Relations with Russiaand Eurasia6 p.m. The World Affairs Councilof Charleston will present itsfth speaker of the season atthe Citadel Alumni Center.(Social Reception begins at5:15.) The speaker is former U.S.Ambassador to Russia, James F.Collins. More information can befound at www.wacharleston.org orby calling 843.729.6743.

FRIDAY, APRIL 3Aging Gracefully: Your Plan forAging in Place10:30 a.m. The Greater CharlestonAging in Place Council continuesa 3-part series on anticipatingfuture needs and creating aplan for successful aging athome. Reservations requested,call 843.883.3914 or [email protected]. Poe BranchLibrary, 1921 I’on Avenue.

SATURDAY, APRIL 4Easter Eggstravaganza9 – 11 a.m. Blackbeard’s Cove

Family Fun Park will celebrateEaster on Saturday, April 4with an Easter Eggstravaganzafeaturing Breakfast with theEaster Bunny and a park-wideEaster Egg Hunt. Tickets are$10 for adults and $8 for kids.For more information visit www.BlackbeardsCove.net

PLAY: DIY Arts and Crafts withMs. Grace10 a.m. Ms. Grace helps younghands create fun paper and feltprojects. Poe Branch Library,1921 I’on Avenue, 843.883.3914.

SUNDAY, APRIL 5Easter Sunrise Service atMagnolia GardensOld St. Andrew’s Parish Churchand St. Andrew’s Mission Churchwill gather for an Easter SunriseService at Magnolia Plantationand Gardens on the banks ofthe Ashley River. The 6:30 a.m.service on Sunday, April 5, will

be held on the lawn outside TheCarriage House. Parking is free.Following the service, attendeeswill be offered free admission tothe gardens.

TUESDAY, APRIL 7TECH TUESDAY:Discovering Zinio12 p.m. Download your favoritemagazines to your tablet orcomputer for free though CCPL’swebsite. Poe Branch Library,1921 I’on Avenue, 843.883.3914.

SATURDAY, APRIL 11Bird Migration WorkshopSee story page 10. For moreinformation about the workshopand to reserve a space or spacesfor a bird walk, please emailSarah Diaz at dargan3484@ gmail.com or call 843.478.3322.

Pet FestApril 11 and April 12. Pets, theirowners, and those in searchof a new pet are invited to join

Charleston County Parks fora full weekend of exhibits,demonstrations, experts,entertainment, and more at theLowcountry’s premier pet festival,10 a.m. – 4 p.m. each day atMount Pleasant Palmetto IslandsCounty Park.

PLAY: STAR Therapy Dogs10:30 a.m. Share books with afurry friend. CCPL Poe BranchLibrary, 1921 I’on Avenue.,843.883.3914.

Civil War 150thFort Sumter National Monumentwill host four days of eventsto commemorate the 150thanniversary of the re-raising ofthe United States ag over FortSumter. Civil War reenactors willbe stationed at Fort Sumter fromApril 11-14, and the 8th Georgiaband will perform period musicat Fort Moultrie at 2 p.m. on April11. Special evening excursions toFort Sumter will be offered fromApril 10-12. For more details onthese and other events visit ww w.fortsumtertrust.org

SATURDAY, APRIL 18Round on the MoundCome out and support theSullivan's Island Park Foundationby buying a ticket for the 2ndAnnual Round on the Mound.Music will be provided by theNashville Songwriters. Beer andwine provided by Bottles andPalmetto Brewery. For moreinformation and tickets visit:SullivansIslandParkFoundation.org

18th Annual Palmetto Pump &USA Climbing Competition atthe Climbing Wall James Island County Parkwill host the largest outdoorclimbing competition in theSoutheast. Climbers of all agesand abilities are invited tocompete, and no competitionexperience is necessary. Thecompetition will take place from8 a.m. - 2 p.m. Spectators arefree of charge with the park’s

$1 per person admission fee.Competition is open to ages 4and up. Registration is openthrough April 16. Register atCharlestonCountyParks.com orcome out April 18 to witness thisshow of strength, balance andendurance from some of the bestclimbers in the region. For moreinformation, call The ClimbingWall at James Island County Parkat 843.406.2003.

Beachlover’s Bookclub The Edgar Allan Poe Library willbe discussing Hemingway’s AMoveable Feast at 10:30 a.m. atthe library.

SATURDAY, APRIL 25Run for Adela The 6th annual RUN FOR ADELAwill be held Saturday, April 25,2015 at 8:30 a.m. on SullivansIsland, Station 16. This familyfriendly 5K (3.1 miles) is the onlyrace in Charleston that allows

participants to enjoy the beachesof Sullivan’s Island while runningor walking. The race starts andnishes at Station 16.

SATURDAY, MAY 2Night at the Races4 - 9 p.m. Junior League ofCharleston will host Charleston’sonly derby gala at the DanielIsland Club. The event includes

live Kentucky Derby coverage,silent and live auction, live music,derby-inspired food, an open bar,and of course, high fashion andhats! Tickets prices are $100. VIPtickets are available for $175. Topurchase tickets please visit ww w. jlcharleston.org.

SATURDAY, MAY 16Charleston Beer Garden12 - 8 p.m. The 4th AnnualCharleston Beer Garden willtake place at its new home, TheGrove at Patriots Point in MountPleasant. The festival will featuremore than 30 craft beers on tapfrom breweries across the U.S.Advance Tickets $25 for GeneralAdmission and $50 for VIPGrove Admission through May15. For more information visit:CharlestonBeerGarden.com.

SATURDAY, MAY 3014th Annual Lowcountry Splash

On May 30 swimmers fromaround the world can “GettingUnder It” during Charleston’spremier swim event. The recentlyadded 5 mile swim across theCooper River is an addition tothe original 2.4 mile swim alongthe Mount Pleasant shoreline. Tosign up or for more informationon the Lowcountry Splash andswim camp visit the new updatedwebsite at lowcountrysplash.com.


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T he preliminary main player draw for the Family Circle Cup isofcially complete for the 43rd tournament, April 4 – 12. Theworld-class player eld forming for the Family Circle Cup on

iel Island is headed up by eight of the top 20 players in the world.additional players will join the eld via wild card entry, to

nnounced at a later date.he Family Circle Cup’s 56-player draw is made up3 direct entries into the tournament, ve wilds and eight qualiers.

The depth in our player eld is what we striveach year,” said Eleanor Adams, Tournamentager for the Family Circle Cup. “Fromranked players like Ekaterina Makarovaour champion Andrea Petkovic, to thegeneration of talent, we are certain the

rsity of players within the eld this yearbring erce and entertaining competitionhe courts.”ighlights from the Main Draw include:

20 countries represented in thernational player eld

Eight players in the top 20 in the world:terina Makarova, Andrea Petkovic, Lucie Safarova,a Errani, Anqelique Kerber, Madison Keys, Shuai Peng,bora Zahlavova Strycova

Four past Family Circle Cup Champions: Andrea Petkovic4), Samantha Stosur (2011), Sabine Lisicki (2009) and Jelenakovic (2007)

Nine Americans in the eldLocal Charleston player Shelby Rogers qualies for the 2015

ily Circle Cup main drawMadison Keys, top ranked American player in the eld,

ently World No. 18 after reaching the Australian Open seminals

At the top of the Family Circle Cup player eld is EkaterinaMakarova. 2015 will mark her rst time playing Charleston in ve years. She broke into the WTA singles top 10 for the rst time in hercareer in January 2015, stemming from a standout 2014 season that

included a singles quarternals appearance at Wimbledon, and

her rst Grand Slam singles seminal at the US Open.Current Family Circle Cup champion Andrea Petkvoichad a major comeback during the 2013-2014 season.

After her Family Circle Cup win, Petkovic reachedher rst career Grand Slam seminal at the FrenchOpen. She went on to reach the seminals inStanford, before taking home an additional WTAtitle at Bad Gadstein. Petkovic started the 2015season with a win in Antwerp in February 2015.

Safarova will play Charleston for her fth timein 2015. After making the nals in both singlesand doubles in 2012, losing to Serena in singlesbefore taking the doubles win, she has gone on

to make the Family Circle Cup’s quarternals thelast two years. Safarova reached an additional four

quarternals following the 2014 Family Circle Cup,

as well as the seminals at Wimbledon and Moscow.Most recently, she won the title in Doha in February 2015.Rounding out the top-four in Charleston’s player eld is Sara

Errani. This year’s tournament will be her third time playing theFamily Circle Cup. Errani reached the quarternals at two GrandSlams in 2014, the French and US Open, as well as the nals inRome and Paris. Errani won her rst title of 2015 in Rio de Janeiro.

The Family Circle Cup takes place April 4 - 12 on Daniel Island.Tickets for the event can be purchased via the Family Circle Cupwebsite. For more information on the event, visit familycirclecup.com.

Family Circle Cup player feld announcedE I G H T O F T H E T O P 2 0 I N T H E W O R L D F E A T U R E D ; F I V E W I L D C A R D S L E F T

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Isle of Palms police ofcers met with residents atACME Lowcountry Kitchen for Coffee with a Cop,March 18.

PHOTOS BY STEVE ROSAMILIA


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ROADTRIPS CHARLESTON

your vacation calls for a detox fromhe debilitating effects of modern life,you’re craving a big dose of nature,ll be happy to hear that your remedynly a 20 minute boat ride from theof Palms. Step aboard the hourly

y and exhale. You’ll feel like the KingQueen of the Nile as you cruise theacoastal Waterway to the parallelverse of Dewees Island. No trafcts, just trees; no cars, just golf carts;noise, just birdcalls and lots of peace

quiet. Over 95 percent of the 1,200island is in its natural state with64 secluded houses anked by one

he most pristine and private beacheshe country. 1989 Hurricane Hugo decimated

coast and left Dewees Island’s habitatatters. Two years later John Knottveyed the damage and claimed that

environment and development areural allies.” He envisioned buildingcommunity with environmental

siderations as the cornerstone.ees’ website brags that “all the rules

traditional beachfront real estatelopment were broken,” in a “processen by restoration, preservation, not

destruction and removal.” Private boatdocks, golf courses and manicuredlawns are prohibited. Homeownersare required to use indigenous plants,natural surfaced driveways and energy-and water-efcient designs. Dunes werere-nourished using boardwalks, sandfencing and the requirement that allhouses be built away from the shore. The result is a self-selected group ofenvironmentally attuned homeowners.About 12 families live full time on theisland. Two or three even send theirchildren to school on the mainland,commuting by ferry. The kids’ uniqueperspectives are derived from acombination of learning with their peersand running barefoot in the freedom of

their island home. Luckily, many of thehomes are available for vacation rental.

Some of the allure of visiting Deweesis the proximity of Charleston, especiallyfor those who live elsewhere. But manylocals take advantage of the destinationfor romantic weekends or extended familygatherings. Often there’s a matriarch or

Dewees Island: A beach

vacation without the crowdsBY CAROL ANTMAN

FOR ISLAND EYE NEWS

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iarch who has the means to be theand the desire to create priceless

ly memories.Kids love it out there. They feel likek Finn,” says Emily Watson ofees Rentals. Readers who’ve enviedifestyle of island children growing up

he 1950’s as described in Josephinemphrey’s Sullivan’s Island will nd it

. Kids can run around unattended,bing and shing and exploringout danger. Family time might

ude hitting the beach at sunrise withsland’s turtle team to identify nestselp hatchings scamper to the water.aks sit ready to grab and explorealligators and birds in the marshes.resident naturalist and two summerrns lead programs like creek oats,ng, crabbing and a colorful golf cart

ade. Adults can enjoy concerts, artws and happy hours in the beautifuller House community room. A salter swimming pool, tennis courts,e room with ping pong, a natureer, shing and crabbing docks andic tables on most beach boardwalksto the fun.

very house is unique. Right besideHuyler House community room arebedroom condos that adjoin the poolcan comfortably sleep two for under00 a week. The top of the line Oceaneat provides three bedrooms (twomaster suites), a gourmet kitchen,

uisite artwork, sprawling screenedhes and an ocean view for $4,000 per

k. Most houses have a few staples inkitchen but vacationing on Dewees

uires planning and simplifying. Few

clothes are needed but packing the foodis tricky. Ferry passengers are oftenhauling carefully packed bins knowingthey can’t run down to the corner formilk or juice. There are wheeled carts atthe boat docks to help load the luggageand two hospitality interns are on handduring the summer to greet new arrivals.Once on the island, all transportation isby golf carts which are included as partof the house rental fee. Bicycles are alsoa great way to experience the island andcan be transported on the ferry. Oneguest remarked, “The lack of automobiles

alone brought me back several shadesof sanity.” Summer rentals ll up fast,often six months in advance.

The inconveniences of the locationhave been minimized as much aspossible. In the case of emergency, thereare re and medical responders on theisland and a helipad. Trash and recyclingis handled by barge. Some things justrequire patience. I’ve often seen paintersand plumbers on the ferry headed to dorepairs and barges of building materials,even bulldozers, en route. But Deweesvisitors and residents happily acceptthese obstacles as the trade-off for thesimplicity, luxury and seclusion of

Dewees.Roadtrips Charleston presents

adventurous and interesting destinationswithin a few hours drive of Charleston, S.C.Carol Antman’s passion for outdoor andartistic experiences feeds her wanderlust

for exotic and nearby adventures. Forhot links, photographs and previouscolumns or to make comments please see

peaksandpotholes.blogspot.com

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WINE PAIRING

Vina Pomal Crianza: The seasonings in the sausagewill harmoniously interact with the mellowed avorsand structure of this Tempranillo-based wine. Fromaging for 6 months in 100 percent American oak barrels,this Crianza has aromas of black fruits and licorice withnotes of cinnamon and cocoa.

Seasons

Southof the

Gourmet Pigsin a Blanket

Ingredients • 1 15 oz pizza dough mix or 1.5 lbs pizza dough• 2, 12 oz packages of sausage links, there should be four in each

package, 8 total• Egg wash• Extra sharp cheddar cheese• Grainy mustard for serving

Directions 1. Prepare dough according to package directions or allow store

bought dough to come to room temperature.2. Preheat oven to 425 degrees.3. Divide the dough into four pieces. Divide each of the four pieces

into 8 pieces. Divide each sausage link into 4 pieces. You shouldhave 32 pieces of sausage links and dough.

4. Stretch the dough out to cover most of the sausage. When doughsurrounds the sausage brush with egg wash and seal.

5. Place on a line sheet pan and bake for about 15 to 20 minutesuntil dough is browned. Brush with olive oil or butter and servewith grainy mustard and chunks of cheddar.

BY MARILYN MARKEL

FOR ISLAND EYE NEWS

Everyone remembers the simple “pig in a blanket” fromchildhood. Mom probably took a cocktail weenie or bright pinkhot dog and wrapped it in dough that came out of a refrigerated

can. Well, it’s time to update it a bit and create an adult version thatis fun to make and perfect to share at any gathering.


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Hurricanes, storms etc., are NOT included in thepredictions. Tidal current direction changes and tide timepredictions can be very different. Tide predictions arePREDICTIONS; they can be wrong so use common sense.

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Here's the dilemma: You have a traditional 401(k) that containsboth after-tax and pre-tax dollars. You'd like to receive adistribution from the plan and convert only the after-tax dollars

Roth IRA. By rolling over/converting only the after-tax dollars tooth IRA, you hope to avoid paying anyme tax on the conversion.or example, let's say your 401(k) planribution is $10,000, consisting of000 of pre-tax dollars and $2,000 ofr-tax dollars. Can you simply instructtrustee to directly roll the $8,000 oftax dollars to a traditional IRA andremaining $2,000 of after-tax dollars to a Roth IRA?

n the past, many trustees allowed you to do just that. But innt years the IRS had suggested that this result could not beieved with multiple direct rollovers. Instead, according to the IRS,h rollover would have to carry with it a pro-rata amount of pre-taxafter-tax dollars. The legal basis for this position, however, wasentirely clear.nd while some experts suggested that it might be possible toieve a tax-free Roth conversion of after-tax dollars using 60-rollovers, the process was fairly complicated, and it required

payers to have sufcient funds outside the plan to make up the% mandatory withholding that would apply to the taxable portionhe distribution.Notice 2014-54

hankfully, in Notice 2014-54 (and related proposed regulations),IRS has backed away from its prior position. The Notice makesear that you can split a distribution from your 401(k) plan andctly roll over only the pre-tax dollars to a traditional IRA (with norent tax liability) and only the after-tax dollars to a Roth IRA (withconversion tax). The IRS guidance, which took effect January 1,5, also applies to 403(b) and 457(b) plans.

When applying Notice 2014-54, it's important to understand somec rules (also outlined in the Notice). First, you have to understandto calculate the taxable portion of your distribution. This is easy

ou receive a total distribution—the nontaxable portion is yourr-tax contributions, and the taxable portion is the balance of

r account. But if you're receiving less than a total distribution,have to perform a pro-rata calculation.his is best understood using an example. Assume your 401(k)

account is $100,000, consisting of $60,000 (six tenths) of pre-taxdollars and $40,000 (four tenths) of after-tax dollars. You requesta $40,000 distribution. Of this $40,000, six tenths, or $24,000,will be taxable pre-tax dollars, and four tenths, or $16,000, will be

nontaxable after-tax dollars. What thismeans is that you can't, for example,simply request a distribution of $40,000consisting only of your after-tax dollars. The Notice requires that you treat alldistributions you receive at the sametime as a single distribution when youperform this pro-rata calculation (even if

you subsequently roll those distributions into separate IRAs). Taking this example a step further, could you now direct the

trustee to directly transfer the $16,000 of after-tax dollars to a RothIRA (with no conversion tax) and send the remaining $24,000 to you in a taxable distribution? The answer is no, and this leads to asecond basic rule described in the Notice: Any rollovers you makefrom a 401(k) plan distribution are deemed to come rst from yourpre-tax dollars, and then, only after these dollars are fully used up,from your after-tax dollars. If you're rolling your distribution overinto several different accounts, you get to decide which retirement

vehicle receives your pre-tax dollars rst.It's these new rules that allow you to accomplish your goal of rolling

over only the after-tax portion of your 401(k) plan distribution into aRoth IRA. Going back to our example, these rules make it clear that you can instruct the 401(k) plan trustee to transfer only your pre-tax dollars—$24,000—to your traditional IRA, leaving the remaining$16,000—all after-tax dollars—to be rolled over to your Roth IRA ina tax-free conversion.

This commentary is not intended as investment advice or aninvestment recommendation. It is solely the opinion of our investmentteam at the time of writing. Fusion Capital is a Registered InvestmentAdvisor rm. If you have comments or questions, please contact JasonMengel at [email protected] or call 843.972.0065, www.

fusioncapital.net.

Converting Your After-Tax 401(k) Dollars to a Roth IRABY JASON M. MENGEL

FOR ISLAND EYE NEWS

“…NEW RULES ALLOW YOU TO ACCOMPLISH YOUR GOALOF ROLLING OVER ONLY THE AFTER-TAX PORTION OF

YOUR 401(K) PLAN DISTRIBUTION INTO A ROTH IRA.”

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island eatsBen & Jerry’sEnjoy an array of ice cream avors,from Chocolate Therapy to PeachCobbler on Isle of Palms’ OceanBoulevard$886-6314www.benandjerrys.com1009 Ocean Boulevard,Isle of Palms, SC 29451

Café MedleyStart your day or end it with a wellrounded café, serving breakfast,lunch, and a glass of wine in theevening.$$793-4055 www.cafemedley.com2213 Middle StreetSullivan’s Island, SC 29482

High Thyme CuisineA small island bistro with a widerange of dishes from seafood, tapas on Tuesdays, and a brunch on Sundaymornings.$$$883-3536 www.highthymecuisine.com2213 Middle StreetSullivan’s Island, SC 29482

Home Team BBQNot limited to barbeque, this casualeatery also serves salads, wraps,tacos, and quesadillas, as well asSunday brunch.$$883-3131www.hometeambbq.com2209 Middle StreetSullivan’s Island, SC 29482

Long Island CafeCome in for lunch, dinner, or Sundaybrunch and enjoy all your favoriteseafood plus so much more at thisisland favorite.$$886-8809www.longislandcafesc.com

1515-A Palm BoulevardIsle of Palms, SC 29451

Luke N Ollie'sEnjoy speciality pizzas, subs, burgers,wings, salads and a full bar. Deliverydaily after 5 to IOP and Sullivan's.$$242-8121www.lukenollies.com1101 Ocean BoulevardIsle of Palms, SC 29451

Morgan Creek GrillRelax with a front row seat onthe Intracoastal waterway whileenjoying fresh seafood and southernhospitality. $$$886-8980www.morgancreekgrill.com 80 41st Avenue Isle of Palms, SC 29451

Poe’s TavernFamous for their gourmet burgers andchicken sandwiches, this Poe-inspiredeatery also features great deals onfresh sh tacos. $$883-0083www.poestavern.com 2210 Middle Street Sullivan’s Island, SC

SALT at Station 22Enjoy a fun atmosphere with freshseafood and southern favorites, and afresh, local raw bar. $$$883-3355 www.saltstation22.com 2205 Middle StreetSullivan’s Island, SC 29482

SaltWorks Dockside Deli

Located inside the Isle of PalmsMarina Market, come enjoy freshbreakfast, smoothies, & sandwiches.Open from 7AM-3PM daily.$www.saltworkscc.com50 41st AvenueIsle of Palms, SC 29451

Sullivan’sGrab a casual dinner of fried ounderor crab cakes in a cozy atmosphere,as well as lunch on the weekends.$$883-32222019 Middle StreetSullivan’s Island, SC 29482

Taco Mamacita

Enjoy made-from-scratch “Tex Mex”soups, salads, tacos, and enchiladas,and quench your thirst with one ofseveral specialty margaritas.$$789-4107www.tacomamacita.com2213-B Middle StreetSullivan’s Island, SC 29482

Crave Kitchen & CocktailsLocated just over the bridge from IOP,

Crave's National Award Winning Chefproudly serves Low Country visitorsand residents a unique casual nedining experience!$$$(843) 884-1177www.cravekitchenandcocktails.com1968 Riviera DriveMt. Pleasant, SC 29464

Gilligan's Seafood RestaurantFor Family Friendly Fun- Gilligan'sis the One! Patio and private diningavailable as well as daily and happyhour specials.$$(843) 849-2344www.gilligans.net1475 Long Grove Dr.

Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464

Southerly Restaurant & PatioOpen for breakfast, lunch, dinner,and weekend brunch, boasts a freshseasonal menu highlighting localingredients and contemporary cuisine,all with Southern air. Our scenicoutdoor patio is a lovely setting tosavor a meal, while our elegant indoorspaces are perfect for receptions,

parties and meetings.$$

(843) 416-3965www.southernseason.com730 Coleman Blvd,Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464

Sewee RestaurantSee Wee Southern Style local Seafood,local farm to table veggies, sinfulhomemade desserts.$$(843) 928-3609www.seeweerestaurants.com/4808 N Hwy 17,Awendaw, SC 29429

Stack's Coastal KitchenCome join us for lunch where we offerfresh soup, salads and sandwiches.Enjoy dinner in a casual

bistro-style setting with a nice wineselection, full bar, and outdoor dining.$$-$$$(843) 388-6968www.stackscoastalkitchen.com1440 Ben Sawyer Blvd #1107 Mt Pleasant, SC 29464

off-island eats

More ns, more fun!W O R L D F A M O U S W E E K I W A C H E E

M E R M A I D S R E T U R N T O T H E

S C A Q U A R I U M

BY KATE DITTLOFF

FOR ISLAND EYE NEWS

T his spring break be sure to include the World FamousWeeki Wachee Mermaids in your plans. A total of fourmermaids will entertain guests at the South Carolina

uarium March 27 through April 5, 2015. The mermaidsme from Weeki Wachee Springs State Park in Spring Hill,orida. During their time at the Aquarium, they will swim

mong hundreds of animals, including 8-foot sharks, duringree daily performances in the Aquarium’s largest exhibit, theeat Ocean Tank. During each show, the mermaids will delightests with a highly technical and choreographed routine to ausical number inspiring visitors of all ages. The shows takeace at 11 a.m., 1 p.m., and 3 p.m. daily and are included withneral admission to the Aquarium.Guests may also participate in a photo opportunity with aermaid and explore interactive areas focused on conservationorts to sustain the beauty of the ocean.The World famous mermaids of Weeki Wachee Springs State

rk in Florida have been a commercial success since the small-town park opened in 1947. Over the years, they havecontinued to delight visitors from all over the world. The performances at the South Carolina Aquarium are

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Mark your calendars for Saturday, April 18for the fourth annual Round on theMound. With sweeping views of

intracoastal, the party site atop the

und at the Marshall Stith Parkvides the perfect backdrop forring an evening of live music

d amazing food with friends.h only 350 tickets available,evening promises to be an

mate one.his year the Park Foundationspecially excited to includeee of Nashville’s brightestgwriting stars, Matterman, Phillip Lammonds

d Kylie Sackley. All threerytellers at heart, our featuredformers are equally renowned

their talent and narrative Pauley’s Island native Phillip

mmonds is best known for his rolea songwriter for the Blue Dogs. Buthis career of writing over 500 songs, he

also written songs for Darius Rucker, EdwinCain, Blake Shelton, Lou Reid, Jupiter Coyote andntless others. Aussie import Kylie Sackley has written or co-tten chart-topping songs for Faith Hill, Leann Rimes, Alankson and other country music superstars and was recently

med “Breakthrough Songwriter of the Year” by the Australianforming Rights Association.et on a stage under the stars, these three soulful singers will

be joined by a special guest star whose identity willbe revealed the night of the event.

Food will be provided by Islandfavorites including Sullivan’s,

Poe’s, Dunleavy’s, The ObstinateDaughter, High Thyme, Home Team BBQ, Taco Mamacita,

Triangle Char and Bar, BeardCats Sweet Shop, My Father’sMustache and the Co-Op.Beer by Palmetto Breweryand Edmunds Oast will beoffered as well as a specialtycocktail collaboration from

Titos Vodka and O&O Hooch. The only thing that will

outshine the event is thecause itself. The Sullivan’s

Island Park Foundation wasestablished in 1990 as a private,

non-prot organization with the

mission of developing and improvingisland parks. As the Park Foundation’s

premiere event, the Round on the Moundaims to raise thousands of dollars that will be

put towards creating and improving our island parks.Last year’s event raised $41,000, contributing to 26 percent of thetotal cost of renishing the Citadel Street Tennis Courts. This yearthe Park Foundation has plans to continue those improvementsas well as work on a master plan for Stith Park.

For more information about the Round on the Mound and to purchase tickets, please visit sull ivansislandparkfoundation.org.

A party with a viewU L L I V A N ’ S P A R K F O U N D A T I O N R A I S E F U N D S T H R O U G H F U N , U N F O R G E T T A B L E E V E N T

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