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Audubon International visits Seabrook Island to discuss its Sustainable Communities Program

Jun 24

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Audubon International visits Seabrook Island to discuss its Sustainable Communities Program.  After visiting all the Club and POA amenities, touring Freshfields, Bohicket Marina and Kiawah Island, Suzi Zakowski, the Society’s program manager outlined what it would require to receive a Sustainable Community designation.  She told the Seabrook Island Property Association’s board of directors that there are three stages which must be completed:  The first stage requires the appointment of a sustainability coordinator, the formation of a steering committee and the completion of an assessment to determine the community’s position relative to Audubon International’s fifteen focus areas as well as a demonstration project.  Stage two requires the community to create a vision for long-term sustainability.  Stage three requires the community to take action and expand both its short and long term goals.  Once these stages have been successfully completed Seabrook Island would receive the designation of a Certified Audubon International Sustainable Community.  

You can view Seabrook Island Real Estate including vacation rentals and all MLS listed properties at Akers & Ellis Real Estate.

Lucy’s Grill keeps on ticking along. Having made some changes in the ambiance, such as rugs, bafflers, fabric couches and a few other ways to tone down sound, Lucy’s provides a place for a quiet dinner or a convivial get together with friends. The menu works for everyone..pasta, seafood, pork, beef, chicken plus specials such as Liver and Onions on Tuesday nights and Prime Rib Wednesdays.  The bar opens at 4:30 P.M., and dinner begins at 5:30.  Adult entrees range from $17-$25.  Children are welcome with a special menu of varied and healthy offerings for $6.95.  Resevations are accepted (843) 768-8118.  Lucy’s is located just before the security gate at Seabrook.

Lunchtime workouts are back at The Lake House.  Join Mary White, Kelly Bowling and Nic Porter every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at 12:15 P.M. for a FREE 30 minute workout.  No sign up or pre-registration required.

Remeber that every Friday night at Freshfields there is live music on the Village Green from 6 to 9 P.M.  Admission is free just bring a blanket or chairs.

Seabrook Island News 05-17-11

May 17

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Seabrook Islanders are becoming more and more energy conscious as the costs to heat and cool their residences increase.  The fact is that our automobiles are more intelligent than ours homes in that they can tell us when to check our engines, when to inflate our tires and when we’re close to running out of gas.  Currently, most homeowners, check the status of their energy consumption when they look at their power bill, yet the bill doesn’t tell the home owner where all that energy is going and if there is a way to save on that.

Now there is a system available that allows you to evaluate where you are consuming all that energy.  Energy dashboards are the newest wave of measuring energy consumption in your home.  These dashboards provide real-time, relevant data to homeowners in order to change energy behavior.  Here’s how they work.  The dashboard is connected to major units like water heaters and the HVAC system and smaller household items like the refrigerator, washing machine, dryer and lighting fixtures.  The energy usage is then beamed via a wireless device to the dashboard.  Circuit level tracking evaluates the consumption of each individual appliance or fixture, as well as the energy usage of each room and the entire home.  Home owners who have a dashboard can go online or can utilize a mobile device to get up-to-date information on their home’s energy consumption.  The system shows where the home is saving energy and where it is wasting energy.  Additionally, the system will provide recommendations, alerts and notifications regarding energy usage.  The information can also be accessed from a remote location by simply logging in to the system’s website.

The system starts at $499 and more homeowners will save approximately 15 to 20 percent per month on their power bill immediately.

You can learn more about this device at www.teamenergysc.com

For those that love BBQ and beer try the Cherrywood BBQ & Ale House at the end of Governor’s Drive on Kiawah Island and located in the Osprey Point Golf course clubhouse.  This dining facility at the back of the clubhouse is easily accessible and allows dining inside or on the kid-friendly expansive patio that overlooks the golf course course.  The understated elegance of this English Pub also offers the ambiance of a sophisticated sports bar and unobtrusive TV’s and comfortable furnishings.  Cherrywood’s does not take reservations, so you can make a spur of the moment decision to eat there.  The menu includes brisket, ribs or pulled pork served with five specialty sauces developed by the chef (vinegar, tomato, or mustard plus some tangy new creations) served by a congenial wait staff.  A full wine list is somewhat overshadowed by 40 offerings of imported and domestic beers, most of which have been brewed in the Carolinas.  Chicken, burgers, and salads are also on the menu in addition to sides like chow chow, delicious collards, potato salad, and slaw.  A child’s menu is also available.  The prices range from $9 to $14.

Are you a runner or walker who would  like some company?  You can call the Lakehouse and find out about joining the Striders.   The Striders are a fun and social fitness group that meet for walks and runs.  They have currently expanded their meeting times as follows:  Sunday, 10 a.m. (soon to move to 7:30 a.m. due to the heat), Monday at 5 p.m., Wednesday, 9 a.m. and Wednesday, 3:30 p.m.

Please check the weekly POA e-blast or send an e-mail to Nic Porter at nporter@sipoa.org  The Striders are always looking for new people to join in.

Seabrook Island News 04-25-11

Apr 25

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Seabrook Island Town Administrator Randy Pierce stated that engineers are currently working on plans for the bike path on the right hand side of Seabrook Island road as one approaches the main gate.  Most of it is pretty simple, said Pierce, but they are still waiting to finalize what kind of barriers will be used to replace the white, reflector-topped stations along the causeway.  Pierce noted that they are currently looking at using railing similar to what Kiawah used on the back side of their bike path.  In terms of when the project will begin, Pierce stated they’ll probably wait until right after the Seabrook Island Run on April 23rd to begin the project.

Seabrook Island Condo For Sale – 190 High Hammock Villa, Seabrook Island, SC 29455.One of the sought after 2 story upper units with a lovely view from both the back porch and the master bedroom. Light and bright with updated kitchen and baths. Attractive wood floors in the living and dining area. Nice storage near the laundry room. This is a great High Hammock for a weekend getaway! Ready to go!  Offered at: $159,900

Seabrook Island Condo For Sale

Seabrook Island Condo For Sale

The Town of Seabrook Island may be the beneficiary of the John’s Island Museum.  Betty Stringfellow said she would like to donate the museum to the Town now that Rosebanks Farms has moved.  The museum, a restored island schoolhouse built in the mid-1800’s contains several items of historic memorabilia.  It was noted that Ms. Stringfellow would make all the arrangements for the move.  Although no final decision has been made as to exactly where it would be re-located an area which seems the most appropriate would be the back of the Town Hall parking lot which would provide for ample parking as well as provide for public access.  The Seabrook Island Natural History Group (SINHG) has expressed interest in staffing the sight.

 The restaurant Chez Fish reopens on John’s Island.  Closed since 2008, island residents have continued to call the restaurant throughout the years asking if they plan to open again and if so, would they still be serving the Tomato Basil She Crab Bisque.  The Tomato Bisque will definitely be on the menu as well as She Crab Soup and Pecan Encrusted Black Grouper over rice Pilaf topped with Beurre Blanc Sauce and served with Julienned Vegetable.  Chef Constantin, the current owner, was the original chef for Chez Fish when they first opened in 2003 and stayed on until 2006.  When he heard that the restaurant had closed in 2008, he began the long and radius process of purchasing the restaurant and renovating it from top to bottom, inside and out. The result is a perfect combination of produce stand, fresh fish market and an international fine dining restaurant. When Chef Constantin first decided to reopen he called on an old friend to help him with providing fresh fish and produce for both the market and to supply the restaurant.  Richard Tolbert, a fisherman on John’s Island for more than 25 years as well as an organic farmer with a regular tent in the downtown Farmers’ market, leapt at the chance to return to Chez Fish.  He is currently stocking the restaurant with fresh catches daily, as well as early spring produce.  Along with the restaaurant’s much-in-demand favorites, other menu item will include Curried Shrimp & Scallop Medley with Sweet Pickled Cucumber and Sour Cream; Linguini Casino with Shrimp, Scallops and Mussels in a White Wine Sauce: Bone-In Pork Chop with light Carmelized Onion BBQ Sauce and served with Mashed Potatoes and Julienned Vegetables; and a Crab Cake Sandwich with Spicy Remoulade Sauce for lunch.  Not drawing from any one particular country for its culinary influence, Chez Fish offers a wide variety of selections made with only fresh local ingredients.  The restaurant will be open for lunch and dinner seven days a week.  The restaurant opens at 11 a.m. and the last order will be taken at 10 p.m.  Brunch will be served Saturdays and Sundays and mimosas will be available.  For more information call Chez Fish at 768-8901.

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Seabrook Island News – 03-29-2011

Mar 29

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Local Seabrooker Carroll Gantz announced the release of a new book The Industrialization of Design.  The book traces the history of industrial design over three centuries, beginning with the eighteenth-century industrial revolution.  It identifies the major figures, organizations, styles and evolutionary events of the profession, looking particularly at the refinement of industrial design by the twentieth-century European artists and the congruence of American design and industry during and immediately after the Great Depression.  The 330 page book is available at www.Amazon.com

 

3706 Bonita Ct, Seabrook Island, SC - $1,395,000

Seabrook Island Home For Sale

Seabrook Island Home For Sale

 
MLS #:
1014815
Address:
3706 Bonita Ct
City:
Seabrook Island
Zip:
29455-6027
Area:
CHS-Kiawah & Seabrook Islands
Neighborhood:
Seabrook Island
Agent Name:
Kimber Smith
Office:
Akers Ellis Real Estate LLC
Bedrooms:
3
Bathrooms:
3
Half Bathrooms:
0
Sq Ft.:
1,689

Feel the ocean’s breeze and listen to the surf from any room in this beach lover’s home. This professionally decorated home was recently completely redone inside and out. The result-the best living “near the ocean” can offer. The custom lighting system highlights the Australian Cypress floors. There is a gas fireplace in the living/dining area with imported tile surround and custom wood mantle and trim. The kitchen has stainless appliances, new granite counters and dual side lighted access cabinets over the bar between the kitchen and dining aarea. Each bathroom was refitted with new cabinets, countertops, and fixtures. Picture yourself enjoying your morning coffee on the screened porch overlooking the heated, saltwater pool. Entertain your family and friends around your pool which has a retractable cover, or at the beach which is just a few feet away. At the end of the day come back to the pool area and have a drink while grilling at your awning covered outdoor kitchen. After dinner climb your spiral stairway to your observation deck and enjoy the sun setting over the ocean. In short, enjoy the best in luxury living within a stone’s throw of the beach.
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Seabrookers and their guests are always fascinated by the alligators on the island so here are some interesting facts about their behavior.  During summer months, we often see alligators lying on the banks of ponds basking in the sun for warmth.  But where do they go in the winter?  When the weather is warm an alligator will dig itself a hollow in the mud (gator hole) which becomes filled with water.  This guarantees its access to water at all times.  These underground hollows may be as long as sixty-five feet.  The temperature there remains fairly stable, so the alligator can retreat there in the cold of the winter as well.  They do not bury themselves totally because they need air; they can stay submerged for only 45-60 minutes.  In extreme cold, alligators exhibit “icing behavior”.  Before the pond freezes, an adult will move to shallow water, place its nostrils out of the water, and let its snout become frozen into the ice.  Feeding activity is governed by water temperature, with foraging activity ceasing when the temperature drops below 70 F.  This is because they feed only when their body temperature is warm enough to digest their food which is a steady 89 F.  Alligators are ectothermic, or “cold-blooded” creatures whose primary source of body heat is external and as such require only one-tenth the amount of food that a “warm-blooded” animal does.  Adults will consume up to 20 pounds per week in hot weather, but no food during the winter.

It’s official!  Seabrook experienced the seventeenth coldest winter (December-February) the mean temperature was 46.5 F.  The coldest winter in the last 140 years was in 1977/78 when the mean temperature was 44.2 F. On the flip side last summer (June-August) was recorded as the second hottest on Seabrook in 140 years.  Only the summer of 1998 was hotter.  Berkeley Electric just loves those numbers.

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Seabrook Island Golf And Tennis

Mar 18

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Seabrook Island, just thirty minutes from downtown Charleston, SC which was named “America’s Best Tennis Town for 2010,” by the USTA, is consistently ranked among Tennis magazine’s top 50 tennis resorts in the United States.  In fact, Seabrook Island Racquet Club ranked “Top 25 Worldwide”!  Seabrook Island’s Racquet Club was recently rebuilt as part of the $31 million Horizon Plan and it is fabulous.  There are 15 professional maintained clay courts available year-round, shaded canopies, benches and refrigerated water available on each bay of courts.  There is a full service Pro Shop offering men’s, women’s and children’s apparel, equipment, and accessories. There is a Lounge for members and guests to socialize after play, and expansive porches offering commanding views of the courts.  On site shower facilities are also available.  Personalized tennis lessons are available from the club’s pro and staff.

Seabrook Island Home For Sale

Seabrook Island Home For Sale

Seabrook Island Home For Sale

 3706 Bonita Ct
Seabrook Island, SC

$1,395,000

Feel the ocean’s breeze and listen to the surf from any room in this beach lover’s home. This professionally decorated home was recently completely redone inside and out. The result-the best living “near the ocean” can offer. The custom lighting system highlights the Australian Cypress floors. There is a gas fireplace in the living/dining area with imported tile surround and custom wood mantle and trim. The kitchen has stainless appliances, new granite counters and dual side lighted access cabinets over the bar between the kitchen and dining aarea. Each bathroom was refitted with new cabinets, countertops, and fixtures. Picture yourself enjoying your morning coffee on the screened porch overlooking the heated, saltwater pool. Entertain your family and friends around your pool which has a retractable cover, or at the beach which is just a few feet away. At the end of the day come back to the pool area and have a drink while grilling at your awning covered outdoor kitchen. After dinner climb your spiral stairway to your observation deck and enjoy the sun setting over the ocean. In short, enjoy the best in luxury living within a stone’s throw of the beach.

Seabrook Island’s Crooked Oaks Golf course will be the site for the 7th Annual Respite Care Ministries Golf Tournament.  Crooked Oaks was designed by Robert Trent Jones, Sr. and is a 6,780 yard, par 72 course layout that travels through beautiful marshes and a maritime forest with grand oak trees.  The course is rated moderate to difficult.  Respite Care Ministries serves families in the Charleston and sea island communities of Seabrook and Kiawah who struggle with the devastating effects of Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia.  Their social programs engage participants through music, drama, art, yoga, exercise and mind stimulating activities.  Respite Care Ministries is a non-profit organization supported by donations, gifts, memorials, grants and volunteers.  For more information call (843) 723-1611 extension 15.

 Newly elected Seabrook Island Property Owner President David Bauhs outlined his focus for 2011.  They include, do everything possible to get the permitting approved for Cap’n Sams cut in order hopefully to execute in the winter of 2011-2012. To continue the implementation of Policy Based Government under which the staff has responsibility for SIPOA’S operation and for communication on operational matters to the Board.  The Board, in turn, is responsible for oversight and policy decisions.  There will be a fresh review of the Strategic Plan in 2011 which with the annual operation plans, will determine SIPOA’S direction.  The Board will use the Annual Survey to solicit input for the strategic planning process and to create a “Sense of Place” plan.  “While the Horizon Plan addressed our public buildings with an eye on requirements at build-out, there has been no such effort for other infrastructure on the Island, i.e. roads, parking etc.”  A “Sense of Place” evaluation will establish a blueprint so that regular capital expenditures in the future will not be handled randomly, but will fit into a cohesive plan for development in keeping with the feeling of the Island.

Seabrook Island News

Mar 11

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 Seabrooker Mike Morris takes over as Editor of The Seabrooker Newspaper after Sally Schenck and Marcia Hider announced their retirement as Co-Editors.  Mike graduated from UNC-Chapel Hill and immediately went to work with NBC-TV representing the NBC network to national advertisers.  His second career lasted twenty-four years in the capital markets arena with Donaldson, Lufkin and Jenrette, Soloman Smith Barney and UBS/Paine Webber.  Mike and his wife Jane moved to Seabrook in the summer of 2004.  The new Editor promises to maintain the high standards that have been set by Marcia and Sally and ensure The Seabooker will be the most important source for information that all Seabrookers will look forward to reading.

Seabrook Island Home For Sale

Seabrook Island Home For Sale

Featured Seabrook Island Home For Sale
3773 Seabrook Island Rd – $1,450,000
 
 This well built and unique white brick Seabrook Home For Sale is a one of a kind home located on one of the best lots Seabrook Island has to offer and provides views of the ocean and both golf courses. The owner of this home will be just a few steps away from the ocean, club pools, golf courses and dining facilities. The home’s mature landscaping provides privacy without obstructing the magnificent views. The interior is spacious and allows the owner to entertain family and guests in the bright and open kitchen which flows into the dining area and sunken living room. The bedrooms are located in the rear of the house and upstairs, with the master overlooking the golf course. This home has many custom features which need to be seen to be appreciated.

One of Seabrookers’ favorite restaurants is the Fat Hen and it is good to know that its Chef Fred Neuville is hatching some new menu ideas.  First, Chef Fred is expanding his locally grown ingredients to herbs from his micro-greens grown in his kitchen and will be adding more herbs by building planters.  In addition to experimenting with new herb beds, Neuville is also testing out some ideas with a local product composed of crushed, fermented strawberries known simply as “mush”, and is talking with several local farmers about bringing in new ingredients from closer to home.  Currently, Fat Hen buys 98% of their seafood from Crosby’s and they purchase their chickens from Ambrose Farms.  The result of working within the parameters of what’s available locally has inspired some amazing menu items such as sautéed oysters with country ham, spinach and wild mushroom in a cream sauce over grilled bread and a dish that is simply known only as “The Rib” a 16 oz. bone-in short rib cold smoked over pecan wood then steamed over apple cider vinegar, grilled, and topped with pomegranate barbeque sauce.  Chef Fred states that he likes to watch ‘Dinners, Drive-Ins and Dives’ and ‘Man vs Food’ because they encourage him to look at traditional dishes from a new angle.  To learn more about the Fat Hen visit its web site www.thefathen.com

 One of the best things about living on Seabrook Island is its wild life. A recent report states that the Grey Fox is making a comeback after being nearly wiped out in early 2008 by a canine distemper outbreak. In 2009 there were only 31 reported sightings, but in 2010 there were 125 sightings.  The upside to fewer Grey Fox was that the Red Fox began to move back to Seabrook however their stay was short lived as they fell victim to a strain of mange for which there is no cure.  So the Grey Fox population is back to a healthy level, but sightings of the red Fox are now rare.

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Seabrook Island Real Estate

Feb 28

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What is the status of real estate sales on Seabrook and have home prices hit bottom?  This question is asked almost daily and sometimes numerous times during the business day on and off the island.  2010 sales showed improvement in that median sales prices for single family homes and condos/villas/townhomes did not decline at the precipitous rate recorded in 2009.  Single family homes prices fell 17.6% in 2009 as opposed to 7.9% in 2010.  The median sales price fell from $733,000 to $675,000.  There was no change in the condo/villa market in 2010 as opposed to 2009 where the median sales price remained at $350,000.  All told data suggests that median sales prices are now where they were in 2005, not good news if you purchased your property in the 2005 through early 2007 window.

Although there was a down tick in condo/villa sales 39 units in 2010 as opposed to 41 units in 2009, single family home sales increased from 23 homes sold in 2009 vice 41 in 2010.  The improvement in sales came at the cost of sellers both in increased days on the market (522 days) for single family homes and (430 days) for condos/villas as well as in price per square foot, down  an average of 29% for single family homes and  an average of 27% for condos/villas.  The sellers who felt the largest “hit” were those selling properties originally listed above one million dollars– sixty-six percent reduced their price by fifty percent or more.  Akers and Ellis is a full service agent handling Seabrook Island Vacation Rentals and Seabrook Island Real Estate and home sales.

What’s the take away from this?  Although there was an increase in the number of single family homes sold in 2010 and there was some settling in the average price per square foot, 2011 will remain a challenge for sellers. They will have to be vigilant to ensure that their homes are competitively priced and hope that there will not be a significant influx of homes put on the market as a result of last year’s results.  The window for buyers will begin to close some and they will need to keep an eye on increasing interest rates.

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Seabrook Island News

Nov 13

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On November 11th Seabrookers observed Veteran’s Day. Many Seabrookers have served their country in all branches of the service and in various posts throughout the world. We take this opportunity to express our gratitude for their service and sacrifice to our country. We also appreciate the Exchange Club for placing the American Flags at the entrances to Freshfields, Seabrook and the Lake House as a visible reminder of this day.

Seabrook Island Equestrian Center – Fall Festival 2010

Oct 27

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Seabrook Island’s Equestrian Center is gearing-up for its Fall Festival to be held October 28th.  The event will begin at 4:00 PM with libations and fare offered by the club, as well as riding exhibitions hosted by the center’s staff, pony rides, raffles and a silent auction will be featured.  This will be a great opportunity to visit the newly renovated buildings.  Akers & Ellis Seabrook Island Real Estate is a property manager for Seabrook Island Vacation Rentals and a real estate brokerage handling Seabrook Island Real Estate.

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October Seabrook Island Real Estate News

Oct 11

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Guests walking the beach on Seabrook Island recently discovered an injured Loggerhead turtle.  Apparently it had been bitten by a shark.  The guests notified the Seabrook Island Turtle Patrol who rushed the injured turtle to the SC Aquarium in nearby Charleston. 

Seabrook Island’s Tennis facility, rated in the top 25 nationally kicked off The Alan Fleming Tennis Tournament Wednesday the 6th of October.  The event will feature 250 of the best senior tennis players in the Southeast.  The tournament will run through Sunday October 10th. 

Camp St. Christopher, located on Seabrook Island, hosted Shannon’s Hope on Oct 2nd.  Shannon’s Hope, is a bereavement camp which offers children a way to learn how to process and work through the grief after losing a loved one. The children, ages six through fifteen, participated in various activities including games and a nature walk. The highlight of the camp was when the children made kites that told the story of their lives before and after their loved ones passed. 

Some upbeat news about Seabrook Island real estate sales on Seabrook Island, during the last six months sixteen villas and twenty-three homes were sold.

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