Since May 2005
PRESORT STANDARD
Volume 15 Issue 8
Sullivan’s Island
IOP resident
Scott Pierce to
run for Council
STAFF REPORT
FOR THE ISLAND EYE NEWS
Scott Pierce.
W
ith many challenges and
opportunities to address over the
next several years, Pierce would
like to offer his help and representation
for the benefit of residents.
During his 28-year career as an executive
for Verizon Communications, Pierce held
a variety of positions in numerous areas
including Global Operations, Customer
Service, Mergers & Acquisitions, Division
CFO, Supply Chain/Procurement and
Business Analytics. Throughout his
tenure with Verizon, Pierce and his family
relocated several times, experiencing
many parts of the U.S., many with the
same infrastructure, budgetary, tourism
and livability challenges faced by the Isle
of Palms. Frequent visits to family in the
Southeast, especially Charleston and the
Isle of Palms, eventually led Scott and his
wife Jennie to make Isle of Palms their
permanent home.
Pierce first became involved with the
Pierce continues on page 7
MESSAGE FROM
THE MAYOR
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• Isle of Palms • Goat Island • Dewees Island
BY MIMI WOOD  
FOR THE ISLAND EYE NEWS
T
hose Tidalwave boys
are at it again. Beyond
Residents Day, held
bi-annually spring and
fall; beyond employing
(and educating) many
young island residents;
beyond helping random,
stranded strangers with
#boatproblems at the
Marina launch, they’ve now
started a shuttle service,
intended to provide a bit of
relief with island traffic and Then and now…Laura Cunningham appears as a child on the new Tidalwave van,
parking woes. which recently shuttled the East Tennessee State graduate to the marina. She and
“Isle of Palms has a bit of her family vacation in IOP every summer, enjoying a Tidalwave excursion with each
an identity crisis,” opines visit.
Michael Fiem, who owns to residents who’d like to go to the Marina, not
Tidalwave Water Sports, along with his twin just Tidalwave. “I’ve always embraced the idea
Mark, and Michael Malley. “We are a small of public transportation,” states Fiem, “and one
island, where residents want to maintain thing we learned this past year, in attending
a certain style and manner of living. Yet, City Council and committee meetings, is that
the revenue generated by tourism benefits residents want easier access to the Marina.”
residents; the Accommodations Tax, for Fiem reiterates that the free resident shuttle is
instance. And when people vacation, they want to the entirety of the Marina, “Residents do not
water-based activities, beyond sitting on the have to be patronizing Tidalwave. The island
beach. The key is to attain a delicate balance will be a better place if we can control traffic
of responsible, successful businesses and a bit, by offering some semblance of public
unaffected neighborhoods.”
transportation.” If successful, Fiem does not
The idea for a shuttle arose after seeing a dismiss the possibility of expanding the service
similar model implemented in Key West. “We to Mt. Pleasant in the future.
try to learn from our peers in similar locations,
“We purposefully chose Isle of Palms to
with similar problems. We saw how Key West establish our business,” explains Fiem. “We
has even less space than we do, and how they had a thriving operation in Myrtle Beach, in
were employing a combination of vans, bikes 2009,” he continues, “and we hated it. It was
and scooters to alleviate traffic congestion.” a ‘turnstile; a carnival ride.’ We wanted to be
Beginning this season, with a sparkling new in a community where we could be a part of
15-passenger van, Tidalwave began offering the community. We have that here. We have
door-to-door shuttle service to their customers. customers who have been coming to us every
“It’s a win-win-win. Our customers aren’t summer for nearly a decade. We know many
lost and frustrated, looking for a place to park; residents by name, ‘joking,’ they send their
they’re on time, which keeps our reservations visiting family and friends to us, to get them
running smoothly, and it’s less traffic and out of their hair for a couple hours. We have
congestion for the residents.” Fiem estimates relationships.”
they ferry 40 to 50 passengers every day.
Beyond its customers, on Jul. 14 Tidalwave To make use of the free resident shuttle to
expanded their free shuttle to include IOP the Marina, contact Tidalwave Water Sports at
residents. Currently offered between 10 a.m. 843.886.8456.
and 3 p.m., the door-to-door service is available
GOLF CART RISING
THEFTS STAR
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CIVIC
Isle of Palms Mayor’s Message
BY JIMMY CARROLL
FOR THE ISLAND EYE NEWS

W
ith the summer peak of Both of our new city administrators, Desirée Fragoso, and our
July 4th week having new Police Chief, Kevin Cornett, are settling in their new roles.
come and gone, we slowly Come meet them both and the rest of our public safety team at the
go through the summer with the annual National Night Out on Aug. 6 from 5-7 p.m. at the Recreation
heat, humidity, traffic and parking Center.
that comes with it. Our July 4th Dominion Energy’s tree trimming work is coming to the Isle of
fireworks display was the best one Palms in mid to late August. We all have seen the work they have
yet, and thanks to our wonderful done in Mt. Pleasant and on Sullivan’s Island. When the Town of
city staff the day went off without Mt. Pleasant put a stop work order on them, Sullivan’s Island Mayor
a hiccup. O’Neil and I, along with our administrators Desiree Fragoso and
Last month, City Council Andy Benke, attended a meeting in Mt. Pleasant with Dominion
unanimously approved the FY20 Energy to discuss ways to mitigate citizen’s concerns. Dominion
budget without a tax increase. Energy will have a certified arborist on site to direct and supervise
The City needs to secure permits tree trimming, but it will still be dramatic. Tree trimming needs
for several large-scale projects, to be done every 5 years to ensure the safety and reliability of the
such as the Phase 3 drainage electric system. The City will host Dominion Energy for a tree
improvements for the drainage trimming workshop on Aug. 7, 5-7 pm at the Recreation Center to
outfalls on 30th, 36th and 41st answer questions and discuss proper pruning methods. Don’t miss
Avenues and the replacement this important workshop.
of the IOP marina docks, before City council meetings offer an excellent opportunity for citizens to
starting construction. The City has learn from and speak to their elected representatives. I am committed
been advised that the permitting to keeping public participation during meetings productive and
processes for these projects can respectful. Personal attacks directed at a person or group will not be
easily take a year or even longer tolerated and we expect citizens to behave with propriety when they
to complete. In the meantime, address City Council and staff. During Citizens’ Comments, each
we are still working on other Jimmy Carroll. citizen wishing to address Council will have three minutes to do so
important drainage projects that and may not yield their time to other speakers.
will alleviate flood prone areas. This year, SCDOT has been diligent In closing, this is an election year, please, if you have ever thought
in providing quarterly maintenance to drainage systems. Also, the of giving back to your community, this is a perfect way! The filing
City increased the frequency of service of our ditch maintenance period starts on Aug. 5 and closes promptly at noon on Aug. 19. You
contract from once a year to 3 times a year. can find more information about the municipal elections on the City’s
The City has taken some steps to become one of the forerunners website at www.iop.net/election-voting-information
in resilience. Sea-level is rising, we are experiencing more and
more flooding events, hence council has moved forward in several
directions to help get the water off the island. The first one was
increasing our minimum lot size allowed to be subdivided from
17,500 ft to 35,000 ft. We are trying to prevent more and more
houses being squeezed in and covering more greenspace. Also, the
City reduced the maximum lot coverage of non-pervious materials
from 40% to 35%. Before this regulation was approved, one could
build a house, including non-pervious sidewalks, driveways, and
swimming pool surrounds up to 40% of the lot. Now, one is limited
to 35% non-pervious coverage and sidewalks, driveways and pool
surrounds now need to be of pervious materials. Our goal is to
be proactive and help get the water off the ground as quickly as
possible.
Also, at last month’s council meeting, we finally finished our
anti plastic ban which will take effect starting January 1, 2020 to
coincide with Charleston County’s ban. We should be proud that
the Isle of Palms was the first South Carolina community to ban
single use plastics bags, which has now grown all along the coast in
South Carolina. However, this is not just a South Carolina problem,
but a world-wide one where less than 10% of all plastics ever get
recycled. The Isle of Palms is pleased to be a leader in environmental
protection

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CIVIC
Sullivan’s Island Town Council
BY GREGG BRAGG
THE ISLAND EYE NEWS STAFF WRITER
S
everal instances of foreshadowing marked
the July 16 meeting of Sullivan’s Island Town
Council (TOSI) beginning with the invocation.
Council member Chauncey Clark requested “safe
travels” for the town administrator during his
prayer. The jovial comment elicited a smattering of
knowing chuckles and emphatic “Amens,” which
were lost on many attendees at the time. Citizen’s
comments saw more of the same with contributors
launching in to subjects that would not be formally
addressed until later in the meeting.
Sullivan’s Island resident Cyndy Ewing of 2514
Ion Ave wanted to “plant an idea in the minds of
council.” She said two of her neighbors recently
required EMS transportation from their homes,
and it brought an important point home to her.
“The problem is; if you can’t get through your front
gate [for EMS], you’re sunk,” she said. Ewing says
her gate is blocked by parked cars all the time and
she’s tried to “tape it off” during the busy season,
but the police can’t enforce it, so they just tear it
down. Her hope is that council will consider this as
part of “the recipe” for parking on the island. “It’s a
big concern,” she concluded.
Jeff Parish of 3034 Ion Ave. said, “There’s a huge
trash problem on the beach. We’ve been trying to
address this every day, picking up trash. Some
of the worst offenses I’ve found are the cigarette
butts. There’s got to be a solution. Even on days
when there’s not a lot of trash, there [wasn’t]
today… there were a good 20-25 people [out there
picking up trash], but I found a hundred cigarette
butts this morning. [Maybe] we could take some of
the kids off the orange carts and put them on foot
patrol and stop it. It could be a revenue stream…
“Daily I find Starbucks cups. I see ten people a
day with the cups, and the lids, and the straws...
If we’re going to ban plastic, then ban plastic…
I’m not sure what the rules are. I’ve talked to
the officers and they say, ‘Jeff, we can’t write a
ticket for less than $240.’ Maybe we [should]…
make it $10 for the first [smoking] offense, $100
for the second offence, $1,000 for the third, and
make them stop… Ban smoking. A lot of them
[butts] come from [fishing boats]. You can tell, they
just flick them over the side, but there’s also the
[beachgoers], who dig holes like an old fashioned
ashtray. Well, it’s not an ashtray, it’s our beach,”
Parish concluded.
Emit Lynch of 1121 Mill Street stepped up in full
support of Parish. “I just want to say how pleased
and grateful I am that we’re looking at banning
smoking outdoors and in public spaces. If people
want to smoke, they can smoke. That’s their choice.
It’s legal. They can smoke in their homes; they can
smoke in their cars; they can smoke at Folly Beach
and IOP. I go down to the beach most days and
pick up litter from 12th Street up to the point, and
cigarette butts are everywhere. They are the most
prevalent piece of garbage there is.
“I just came back from a turtle event on Bulls
CIVIC CALENDAR
RECYCLE - WEDNESDAY, AUG. 14 - RECYCLE
Isle of Palms Wednesday, Aug. 7
843.886.6428 Dominion Energy - Tree
www.iop.net Trimming Workshop
5 p.m.
Tuesday, Aug. 6 Rec Center, 24 28th Avenue
Personnel Committee
Sullivan’s Island
8:30 a.m.
843.883.3198
1207 Palm Boulevard
www.sullivansisland-sc.com
National Night Out
5 p.m. Monday, Aug. 5
Rec Dept at #24 28th Avenue Town Council Workshop
6 p.m.
2056 Middle Street
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Action items scheduled for TOSI included: contributing editor
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minutes. senior graphic designer
2. The third reading and ratification of
Ordinance 2019-03 was read in title only. Alejandro Ferreyros
This measure authorizes TOSI to issue a graphic designer
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matters relating thereto.” Gregg Bragg
3. Sullivan’s inched ever closer to completing Mimi Wood
its state mandated “Comprehensive Plan,” staff writers
[updates required every ten years] and
council acted to read it into the record in title •
only. The second reading was unanimously
approved. CONTRIBUTORS
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approved. BRIELLE ASERO
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Police encourage
was proceeding, and would be complete
Council continues from page 3 in about a month.
“I would also like to congratulate Council member Tim Reese said an

diligence after
council member Greg Hammond and island wide speed limit of 25 MPH was
his wife on the arrival of a new potential slowly becoming a reality with help
voter; Evelyn English Hammond. from the South Carolina Department

recent golf cart

“I want to remind everybody that our of Transportation, but reiterated that
town administrator is taking a well- SCDOT won’t add a cross walk between
deserved vacation break, which will Jasper and the causeway where there
are currently storm water drains. He

start as soon as we stop talking tonight,”
said O’Neil.
Town administrator Andy Benke
had good news in his report again
this month. He expects dredging/oil
pumping to produce about 5200 cubic
yards of “spoil.” The town historically
thefts
said a crossing guard could be used
until the drain location is addressed.
Reese also pitched the town’s new
boardwalk [adjacent to the school] and
thinks paid parking to use it will be a BY BRIELLE ASERO
nice source of revenue for the Sullys. FOR ISLAND EYE NEWS

gets about $1.25/cubic yard of income
for the town to store the waste, but he
said the going rate is about $2/cubic
yard. He said he’ll finish his review and
any negotiations after his vacation. He
also said that trimming of invasive plant
species in Sully’s accreted land zone is
underway and would start with wax
myrtles killed by flooding.
Council member Sarah Church
reminded attendees the deadline to
apply for positions on the town’s boards
and commissions is Aug. 15. Terms start
in September for the following seats:
• Three seats available on the planning
commission.
• Two seats on the board of zoning
appeals.
• Two seats on the tree commission.
• Three seats on the design review
board.
• A seat on the election commission
with an unlimited term.
Council member Bachman Smith
said the sewer line installation from
behind the fire station to Middle Street
Newly elected council member Greg
Hammond had a lengthy report for the
Public Facilities Committee he chairs.
His committee is responding to a motion
for a smoking ban he will eventually
bring to the full council. He thinks
SCDOT is amenable to a crosswalk on
the east side of Jasper at station 22.5.
Hammond also announced a trash pick-
up contest that will reward the kid who
picks up the most trash. Asked about
the prize he said he hopes it will be
enough to augment participation, but
not enough to encourage cheating.
TOSI then adjourned for executive
session to seek legal advice on public
access to town property, liability
insurance for parking on town property,
and conducting a title search on storm
water outfalls.
No votes were taken and no decision
were made during executive session.
TOSI reconvened the full council
meeting. However, with no further
business to conduct, the meeting was
adjourned.
T
hroughout the warm summer months, not only has
the island been bustling with tourists and plenty
of beach activity, it has also been experiencing
a multitude of vehicle related crimes. In the month
of June, eight golf carts had been stolen from homes
around the Isle of Palms, including Wild Dunes Resort.
Through mid-July, there have been two reported
golf carts stolen and several attempted car break-ins.
Considering the popularity of our city, the Isle of Palms
Police Department encourages everyone to remember
that although police do their absolute best to prevent
criminal activity, action must be taken by property
owners to secure the safety of their belongings. Police
Chief Cornett states that a few extra steps including
getting golf carts re-keyed after purchase, ensures the
safety of your vehicle and reduces the risk of it being
stolen.
Another important reminder is to keep all car doors
locked and to keep valuables out of cars for best
protection. Isle of Palms Police would like to encourage
everyone that it takes a city-wide effort to stop these
crimes from happening. If you experience or witness
any suspicious activity, do not hesitate to call the non-
emergency number to the police department: 843-886-
6522. You never know who you might be helping from
your call.

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Police encourage
Council member Tim Reese said an
Council continues from page 3 island wide speed limit of 25 MPH was
Greg Hammond and his wife on the slowly becoming a reality with help

diligence after
arrival of a new potential voter; Evelyn from the South Carolina Department
English Hammond. of Transportation, but reiterated that
“I want to remind everybody that our SCDOT won’t add a cross walk between

recent golf cart

town administrator is taking a well- Jasper and the causeway where there
deserved vacation break, which will are currently storm water drains. He
start as soon as we stop talking tonight,” said a crossing guard could be used
until the drain location is addressed.

said O’Neil.
Town administrator Andy Benke
had good news in his report again
this month. He expects dredging/oil
pumping to produce about 5,200 cubic
yards of “spoil.” The town historically
gets about $1.25/cubic yard of income
thefts
Reese also pitched the town’s new
boardwalk (adjacent to the school) and
thinks paid parking to use it will be a
nice source of revenue.
New-elected council member Greg BY BRIELLE ASERO
Hammond had a lengthy report for the FOR ISLAND EYE NEWS

for the town to store the waste, but he
said the going rate is about $2/cubic
yard. He said he’ll finish his review and
any negotiations after his vacation. He
also said that trimming of invasive plant
species in Sullivan’s accreted land zone
is underway and would start with wax
myrtles killed by flooding.
Council member Sarah Church
reminded attendees the deadline to
apply for positions on the town’s boards
and commissions is Aug. 15. Terms start
in September for the following seats:
• Three seats available on the planning
commission.
• Two seats on the board of zoning
appeals.
• Two seats on the tree commission.
• Three seats on the design review
board.
• A seat on the election commission
with an unlimited term.
Council member Bachman Smith
said the sewer line installation from
behind the fire station to Middle Street
was proceeding, and would be complete
in about a month.
Public Facilities Committee he chairs.
His committee is responding to a motion
for a smoking ban he will eventually
bring to the full council. He thinks
SCDOT is amenable to a crosswalk on
the east side of Jasper at station 22.5.
Hammond also announced a trash pick-
up contest that will reward the kid who
picks up the most trash. Asked about
the prize he said he hopes it will be
enough to augment participation, but
not enough to encourage cheating.
TOSI then adjourned for executive
session to seek legal advice on public
access to town property, liability
insurance for parking on town property,
and conducting a title search on storm
water outfalls.
No votes were taken and no decision
were made during executive session.
TOSI reconvened the full council
meeting. However, with no further
business to conduct, the meeting was
adjourned.
T
hroughout the warm summer months, not only has
the island been bustling with tourists and plenty
of beach activity, it has also been experiencing
a multitude of vehicle related crimes. In the month
of June, eight golf carts had been stolen from homes
around the Isle of Palms, including Wild Dunes Resort.
Through mid-July, there have been two reported
golf carts stolen and several attempted car break-ins.
Considering the popularity of our city, the Isle of Palms
Police Department encourages everyone to remember
that although police do their absolute best to prevent
criminal activity, action must be taken by property
owners to secure the safety of their belongings. Police
Chief Cornett states that a few extra steps including
getting golf carts re-keyed after purchase, ensures the
safety of your vehicle and reduces the risk of it being
stolen.
Another important reminder is to keep all car doors
locked and to keep valuables out of cars for best
protection. Isle of Palms Police would like to encourage
everyone that it takes a city-wide effort to stop these
crimes from happening. If you experience or witness
any suspicious activity, do not hesitate to call the
non-emergency number to the police department:
843.886.6522. You never know who you might be
helping from your call.

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TURTLE TEAM Pierce continues from cover
Nest #4 at 35th Avenue on Isle of

Taking inventory
Palms was inventoried on July 16
by Cindy Moore, Jo Durham and
Christel Cothran. They found 112
empty eggshells, which can be
seen on the ground. Hatch success
BY MARY PRINGLE was 95.7% but no live hatchlings
FOR THE ISLAND EYE NEWS were still in the nest. Sometimes
long arms are required to reach the
eggshells.
PHOTO BY BARB BERGWERF
City after attending meetings to help
address parking, public safety and
budgetary issues facing the island.
After working with several council
members and staff, and continuing
to attend monthly meetings, he
was asked to assist with an overall
assessment of the city’s challenges,
including finances, structure and
reporting. Pierce was recognized

W
e have reached the busiest point
in the 2019 nesting season when
hatchlings are coming out of the
nests and new nests are still being laid. The
average incubation time is 45 to 60 days.
These eggs depend on constant heat in the
sun-warmed sand to develop and hatch.
Nests laid early in May generally take
longer than those laid later in the season.
This is because the temperature not only
determines the length before they hatch
but also the sex of the hatchlings. Early in
the season before the summer gets very hot
means a longer incubation and more male
turtles. Later in the season more females
are produced because of more heat. We had
20 May nests this year and as of July 24,
15 of them had hatched and emerged from
the nests. Average incubation duration is
now at 58.1 days. Average hatch success
is at 81.7%.
The Turtle Team follows the rules of
the SC Department of Natural Resources,
which require that we wait at least 72 hours
after each nest produces the first turtles to
excavate and document the results found
under the sand. This includes empty
eggshells, unhatched/undeveloped eggs,
dead hatchlings and live hatchlings. This
information is put into a central database
that includes all of the nests in NC, SC,
GA and even some Florida nests. So this
includes every egg, every hatched turtle
and every turtle who made it out onto the
beach and into the ocean.
After this three day waiting period most
of the tiny loggerheads are gone, but
sometimes there are a few left. These may
be slower to develop, have birth defects or
have been tangled in roots. Some may have
flippers that are weak or not functioning
well making digging out difficult. We release
them to crawl to the ocean giving them a
chance for survival.
Unfortunately most hatchlings are for his efforts in the December 2018
eaten by predators in the ocean the first Island Eye mayoral message to the
day after they enter the water. But with so residents.
many thousands of them making this first Since retiring from Verizon, Pierce
dangerous swim to the relative safety of the has managed Pierce Consulting,
sargassum weed in the Gulf Stream, it is LLC, was a Registered Investment
ensured that some of them will survive the Advisor (retired) and is a partner in
25 to 30 years that it takes them to mature a Data Center in Vermont. He plans
to adulthood. to continue to support start-up
WHAT TO DO IF YOU SEE A TINY businesses in Charleston County
TURTLE ON THE BEACH? by participating in the Charleston
If the hatchling is energetic and almost Angel Conference.
to the water, do not pick it up but follow Pierce holds a BS in Accounting,
it and protect it from harm until it swims an MBA in Decision Science &
away. If it is injured or too weak to swim Finance, and is a licensed CPA
away or if you find one washed back by the and CFP®. He and Jennie have two
waves who will not swim away, you can call grown children who live and work
the police at 843-886-6522 and report it.
out West in ski country.
Someone from the Turtle Team will come
If elected, Pierce will donate his
and collect it.
salary from the Isle of Palms; he
considers this a contribution that
he will willingly make to address the
challenges ahead.
Contact Pierce at scott.pierce@
prodigy.net.

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FOR THE ISLAND EYE NEWS

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fter seeing several named bundle that works best for you
storms in recent years, and your lifestyle.
the Lowcountry is on high There are some steps you
alert each summer heading into can take at any time to ensure
hurricane season. Just last you and your family are ready
year, Hurricane Florence caused in the event of an evacuation or
over $2 billion in insured losses post-hurricane damage. First,
with record-breaking rainfall on make copies of any important
the coasts of North and South documents in your home such
Carolina. In 2017, we witnessed as birth certificates, passports,
Hurricane Irma, the most medical records, legal documents,
powerful storm since Katrina and insurance policies. Secure the
in 2005, and the third costliest copies in a safe place or transfer
hurricane in history. While we them to an external hard drive
hope this caliber of disaster never that can be easily transported.
strikes again, it is important to Second, create a home inventory
make sure your home and other of any furnishings and valuables.
assets are protected from these It is recommended this inventory
natural disasters. As we near the be in the form of pictures or
peak of 2019 hurricane season, videos that can be accessible in
existing policy. An important additional policy.
there are several ways to prepare the event of a loss. Lastly, when
thing to note is coverage cannot Aside from the structure of
your home and family now, so evacuating, make sure you have
be added right before a storm, the home, it is also important
that you are ready when disaster cash on hand as well as a camera,
so it’s critical to schedule an to cover everything inside. For
strikes. phone charger, replacement sets
annual insurance review well high-value goods, you may want
The most important step to of keys, and an emergency supply
in advance to accommodate to explore an “Inland Marine”
preparation is checking and kit. Have an emergency plan and
any life changes you may policy, which covers valuables
familiarizing yourself with review with your family members
have recently experienced. At such as cash, firearms, jewelry,
your insurance policies. Many regularly.
Schirmer Insurance Group, we artwork, or electronics. If you
homeowners are not aware that
can evaluate your current policy own watercraft or recreational Call Schirmer Insurance Group
standard homeowner’s insurance
and we strive to make sure you vehicles, it is important to have at 843.881.4707, with questions
does not cover flood, wind, hail,
are fully prepared. We thoroughly adequate coverage for each item. regarding disaster preparedness,
or earthquakes. Often these
discuss what is included in your Our agents at Schirmer Insurance or to help you find an insurance
are added as separate policies
policy, as well as what is not Group can consult with you to solution that is right for you.
or additional coverage on an
covered and may require an put together a tailored policy or

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New single now

streaming on Spotify
STAFF REPORT
FOR THE ISLAND EYE NEWS

“A
nything but Yellow,” by rising star Haley Mae
Campbell, has hit the ground running. After
performing it at CMA Fest on the Acoustic
Corner Stage sponsored by ASCAP, the track debuted
on Spotify’s “New Music Nashville” playlist and
quickly gained traction. After jumping up the ranks
to “Breakout Country” one week later, “Anything but
Yellow” now holds a place on Spotify’s most prestigious
country playlist,
“Hot Country,” which currently has over 5.4 million
followers. Written by Campbell alongside Angel Edwards,
the catchy melody is imbued with light-hearted lyrics
asking a “friend” to throw away the caution flag in their
relationship and either fish or cut bait! Easily relatable
by a wide audience, the song already has over 300,000
Spotify streams. Campbell’s “Asking for a Friend Tour”
is now in full swing.
For more information on Haley Mae Campbell visit:
haleymaecampbell.com
Local resident Haley Mae Campbell on her “Asking for a Friend” tour.
PHOTO BY AARON KOBY

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Bird Banding on Sullivan’s Island

A B AT T E R Y G A D S D E N C U LT U R A L C E N T E R P R E S E N TAT I O N

STAFF REPORT
FOR THE ISLAND EYE NEWS

J
ust in time for the annual bird
migrations, Sarah Harper Diaz,
a widely-recognized expert on
Sullivan’s Island birds, will talk about
the birds we can expect to visit our
island. She will highlight the migratory
bird species that regularly use Sullivan’s
Island as a stopover location or as
breeding or wintering grounds. Sarah
will also talk about the science of bird
banding, the measurements that are
taken, and the crucial contribution of
long-term monitoring of bird populations
to bird conservation. What birds have
been banded on Sullivan’s Island? Have
birds banded elsewhere been found on
our island? Have “our” banded birds
been spotted in another location along
their migratory route?
Whether you are a “birder” or simply
enjoy seeing the many birds that appear
on Sullivan’s Island, you will not want
to miss this event on Thursday, Aug. 15
from 6-7p.m. in the Ft. Moultrie Visitor
Center Auditorium, 1214 Middle Street,
Sullivan’s Island (no food or beverage
allowed).
Sarah Harper Díaz was raised on
Sullivan’s Island, lives here still, and has
had a keen interest in the natural world
since childhood. She became interested
in wildlife photography and began to
band birds with Dr. Will Post at the
College of Charleston. She has an MS
in Biology from the Citadel and Trainer-
level Certification in Landbirds from
the North American Banding Council.
She has worked with bird banding
projects in South Carolina, New York,
Pennsylvania, Belize, Costa Rica, and
Peru. In 2015 and 2016, Sarah led a bird
banding project on Sullivan’s Island.
Her current plans are to resume bird
banding studies on Sullivan’s Island
this fall, 2019. 
This event is free and open to the
public. Co-sponsored by The National
Park Service & Battery Gadsden Cultural
Center www.batterygadsden.com
Preserving the culture of art and history on
Sullivan’s Island. Visit batterygadsden@
gmail.com or call 843.906.0091.
Sarah Harper Diaz safely holding a juvenile Scaled Antpitta for bird banding in the highlands of Costa Rica.
PHOTO COURTESY OF SARAH HARPER DIAZ

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Acme Lowcountry Kitchen
Specializing in local and sustainable
seafood. All Altantic Ocean sourced
Seafood. $$-$$$
886-FISH (3474)
31 JC Long Blvd, Isle of Palms
Beard Cat’s
Gelato made from locally sourced
ingredients, and coffee shop that sits
below Obstinate Daughter. $
416-5020
beardcatsweetshop.com
2063 Middle St, Sullivan’s Island
Ben & Jerry’s
Enjoy an array of ice cream flavors, from
Chocolate Therapy, to Peach Cobbler on
Isle of Palms’ Front Beach. $
886-6314
benandjerrys.com
1009 Ocean Blvd, Isle of Palms
The Boathouse
Fresh, local seafood, and phenomenal
sunset views from the upper deck on
Breach Inlet. $$-$$$
886.8000
boathouserestaurants.com
101 Palm Blvd, Isle of Palms
Cafe Paname
Family owned and operated coffee shop
serving locally roasted coffee. $$
885-6303
www.facebook.com/cafepanameiop
1202 Palm Blvd., A, Isle of Palms
Coconut Joe’s &
Island Joe’s Coffee
Spectacular views of the Atlantic on the
rooftop bar and live music every night
during the summer. $-$$.
Island Joe’s next door featuring coffee
and ice cream. $
886-0046
coconutjoes.biz
1120 Ocean Blvd, Isle of Palms
The Dinghy
Laid back Key West Vibe, great food
options, unique beers on tap, spacious
side porch, and live music. $-$$
242-8310
dinghyiop.com
8 JC Long Blvd, Isle of Palms
Dunleavy’s Pub
Set in a cabin like building, this Irish
bar stages weekly live folk, country &
acoustic music. $-$$
883-9646
FOOD GUIDE
GO
EAT
island eats
dunleavysonsullivans.com
2213 Middle St., Sullivan's Island
High Thyme
A small island bistro, with a wide range
of dishes, from seafood, tapas on Tuesday,
and a Sunday brunch. $$-$$$
843.883.3536
highthymecuisine.com
2213 Middle St, Sullivan’s Island
Home Team BBQ
Not limited to barbeque, this casual eatery
also serves salads, wraps, tacos, and
quesadillas, Sunday Brunch. $$
843.883.3131
hometeambbq.com
2209 Middle St, Sullivan’s Island
Luke N Ollie
843-242-8121
lukenollies.com
1101-C, Ocean Blvd, Isle of Palms
Mex1
Hip eatery serving Mexican favorites,
including tacos & tortas, with an island
vibe. Live music, outdoor seating. $$
882-8172
mex1coastalcantina.com
2205 Middle St, Sullivan’s Island
Middle St Market
Deli sandwiches, fresh salads, gourmet
groceries, and locally-sourced products
and gifts from the team behind Home
Team BBQ. $
843.516.4660
middlestreetmarket.com
2213 Middle Street, Sullivan’s Island
Morgan Creek Grill
Relax with a front row seat on the
Intracoastal Waterway while enjoying
fresh seafood and southern hospitality. $$
886-8980
morgancreekgrill.com
8040 1st Ave, Isle of Palms
The Obstinate Daughter
Restaurant serving contemporary
Southern cuisine, pizza & pasta in a
rustic, coastal-inspired space.
$$-$$$
416-5020
theobstinatedaughter.com
2063 Middle St,Sullivan’s Island
Papi’s Taqueria
Best tacos on in IOP locally sourced and
crafted.
Located on the beautiful shores of the
Atlantic Ocean.$-$$
1012 Ocean Blvd
www.papisiop.com
843.926.PAPI (7274)
Poe’s Tavern
Famous for their gourmet burgers and
chicken sandwiches, this Poe-inspired
eatery also features great deals on fresh
fish tacos. $$
883-0083
longislandcafesc.com
2210 Middle St, Sullivan’s Island
Refuge
Enjoy morning coffee with fresh
bagels and pastries from the coffee
bar and dinner or lunch at the
restaurant along with signature
cocktails.
www.therefugeiop.com
1517 Palm Blvd., Isle of Palms
Saltworks Dockside Deli
Located inside the Isle of Palms Marina
Market, come enjoy breakfast, smoothies,
and sandwiches. $-$$
883-3355
saltworkscc.com
50 41st Ave, Isle of Palms
Seabiscuit Cafe
A bright, cozy cafe with nautical touches
serving a simple menu of homestyle
breakfast & lunch. $-$$
facebook.com/seabiscuitcafeiop
21 JC Long Blvd, Isle of Palms
Sullivan’s
Grab a casual dinner of fried flounder or
crab cakes in a cozy atmosphere as well
as lunch on the weekends. $$
883-3222
saltstation22.com
2019 Middle St, Sullivan’s Island
Windjammer
Lively spot with a bar menu, a deck
overlooking the water, and beach volleyball
court out back.$-$$
886-8596
the-windjammer.com
1008 Ocean Blvd, Isle of Palms
August 2, 2019
ADVERTORIA L
When is it
more than
fatigue?
JOHN SAUNDERS, DOCTORS CARE
FOR THE ISLAND EYE NEWS
F
atigue is a problem that often brings
people to Doctors Care. Sometimes
they just need some common-sense
reminders: Get eight hours’ sleep, eat
sensibly from the four basic food groups,
exercise three to five days a week and
keep weight under control.
But sometimes fatigue is a sign of
serious disease. When is it more than
fatigue?
It makes sense to consider the most
common causes of fatigue first, along
with taking a medical history and doing a
physical exam. Lab tests may be the next
step.
At Doctors Care, we will request a
complete blood count (CBC) and blood
glucose test, along with checking the
thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) level.
A teenaged patient might be tested for
mononucleosis. Test results may suggest
whether a patient has an infection,
anemia, diabetes, cancer or thyroid
disease – any of which can cause fatigue.
Obviously, fatigue might indicate a
serious condition for which patients
need specialized care. Some additional
possibilities are substance abuse,
depression, sleep apnea, chronic fatigue
syndrome and fibromyalgia. In any case,
a careful exam can be the first step
toward treatment and recovery.
Doctors Care is here for any of your
urgent care needs, seven days a week
plus extended hours.
Visit doctorscare.com for
information.
off-island eats
Bacco
Regional Italian restaurant featuring
fresh pastas, fior di latte mozzarella and
Neapolitan style pizzas from the wood
burning oven. $$$
843.884.6969
baccocharleston.com
976 Houston Northcutt Blvd, Mt. Pleasant
Bistro Toulouse
Parisian-style nook serving seasonal,
regional French dishes with a modern
twist, plus global wines. $-$$
216-3434
bistrotoulouse.com
1220 Ben Sawyer Blvd, Mt Pleasant
Bon Banh Mi
Southeast Asian Cuisine, Rice Bowls,
Noodles, Sandwiches, Small Plates,
Vegetarian Options $
388-7080
banhbonmi.com
1440 Ben Sawyer Blvd, Mt Pleasant
Coorg
Indian cafe and coffee shop dedicated to
their native region “Coorg” also known as
“Kodagu” district.$-$$
Breakfast/Lunch 7 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Dinner 4:30 p.m. -9 p.m.
www.coorgindiancafe.com
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Beach safety reminders from
Charleston County Parks
BY CCPRC
FOR THE ISLAND EYE NEWS
S
ummertime is finally Flags and Symbols: Lifeguards are currently
here, which means our • Red over Yellow: on duty at the beach parks
beaches will become Designated lifeguarded (IOPCP, FBCP and KBP) every
popular destinations for some swimming area day from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
fun in the sun. The Charleston between flags. through mid-August.
County Park and Recreation Rip currents are identified
• Yellow: Use caution.
Commission (CCPRC) operates Rough water or by choppy and different colored
Folly Beach County Park possible dangerous sea water, a break in a wave
(FBCP), Isle of Palms County life. pattern or foam and seaweed
Park (IOPCP), Folly Beach • Yellow with Black moving out towards the sea.
Commercial District (3rd St. Circle: Surfboards CCPRC advises swimmers not
West to 2nd St. East) and Kiawah and other non- to panic or swim against the
Beachwalker Park (KBP), which powered watercraft are current if you are caught in
all offer seasonally lifeguarded prohibited. one. The best way to escape
ocean access. Even with highly • Red: No swimming. is to swim along the shoreline
trained lifeguard staff on hand, The water is closed and swim back to the shore in
it is crucial for beach-goers due to dangerous a diagonal direction to move
to familiarize themselves with currents, severe away from the rip current. In
important safety tips to help storms or lighting. addition, swimmers are urged
reduce the number of accidents Possible dangerous sea to wave to get the lifeguards’
that occur on beaches. life. attention so they can assist in
While lifeguards are trained • Purple: Sea pests. a rescue.
and on alert for swimmers in There are a higher When storms arise at the
trouble, parents are strongly than normal number beach, lightning strikes are
advised to keep a constant of dangerous marine possible. If lightning is spotted
watch on their children at all animals in the water within 10 miles of a county
times. CCPRC recommends that (this is not intended to beach park, everyone must
parents teach their children to notify of the presence exit the beaches and seek
always look for the lifeguards in of sharks). shelter. The beaches cannot
the event that they get separated be re-opened until there is a
from their parents or caregiver. 30 minute buffer following the
Parents are to report missing children to last lightning strike and the all-clear is given.
the lifeguard staff immediately so that the Other Helpful Tips:
search process can begin. In 2018 alone, 201 • Observe and obey lifeguard warning
people reported missing were found at CCPRC flags and signs
beaches thanks to lifeguard staff. • Be aware of hazardous water conditions
CCPRC offers the only public guarded at all times
beaches in Charleston County and therefore • Wear sunscreen and sunglasses to
recommends always swimming under the prevent harmful sun exposure
careful watch of these ocean lifeguards. Last • Keep our beaches and oceans clean!
year, out of the 149 rescues made, 123 of
them were due to rip currents. It is essential For more safety tips and additional
more information about CCPRC’s beach parks, visit
for beach-goers to learn how to identify rip
currents and be able to escape from them. CharlestonCountyParks.com.
(843) 936-3176 Kid Cashew
A place to have fun while enjoying food
Fish Restaurant you crave and drinks that work. Our menu
is inspired by the Mediterranean and the
Flying Biscuit beauty of Charleston.$-$$
Breakfast/lunch 7 am to 3 pm. Featuring www.kidcashewcharleston.com
delicious smothered biscuits. $-$$ (843) 352-7585
www.flyingbiscuit.com
(843) 352-9400 Rusty Rudder
Easygoing hangout offering American eats
Ghost Monkey Nano Brewery such as BBQ, seafood & steak, plus a bar
Features a consistent rotation of locally & outdoor seats. $$
brewed beer made in Mount Pleasant. 843.388.3177
Taproom, live music, food. $$ rustyruddermtp.com
843.352.3462 3563 N Hwy 17, Mt Pleasant
ghostmonkeybrewery.com
522 Wando Ln, Mt Pleasant Sewee Restaurant
Southern-style seafood & other fried fare
H&R Sweet Shop in a casual joint with checkered tables &
Famous redfish and rice, fried chicken, homey decor. $$ your island hair salon
shrimp, bbq ribs. $ 843.928.3609
843.884.2118 seeweerestaurantinc.com 843-883-9101
102 Royall Ave, Mt Pleasant 4808 N Hwy 17, Awendaw 2205 Middle St, Sullivan's Island
Jack's Cosmic Dogs Stack’s Coastal Kitchen
Kitschy space-themed spot serving hot Join us for lunch, where we offer fresh
dogs topped with creative condiments, plus soup, salads, and sandwiches. Enjoy TO ADVERTISE IN THE
sides & ice cream. $ dinner in a casual bistro-style setting, nice
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jackscosmicdogs.com
2805 N Hwy 17, Mt Pleasant
843.388.6968
stackscoastalkitchen.com
1440 Ben Sawyer Blvd, Mt. Pleasant 886 6397