Kiawah Island – As per Golf Digest Magazine, if you live in the Southeast and want to play some of the best golf courses in the country which don’t require membership in a private club, you can play a dozen of them without having to drive much more than four hours from most areas in the Southeast. Golf Magazine’s latest list of the top 100 courses you can play in the United States and the #4 spot is held by The Ocean Course on Kiawah Island. It is a Pete Dye designed course and was home of the 1991 Ryder Cup and the 2007 SR PGA Championship and will host the upcoming 2012 PGA Championship. The course is located on the eastern tip of the island and offers an unparelled setting on the Atlantic Ocean. Akers and Ellis offers Kiawah Island real estate for sale and for rent including luxury homes, condos and villas.
Johns Island Real Estate – On October 16, 2011, the fourth annual Dogtoberfest Pet Expo will be held at Freshfields Village from 3 to 6 pm. It’s a wine tasting event that you can bring your own favorite furry friend to and help area organizations such as Pet Helpers, Great Dane Rescue of SC and Lowcountry Golden Rescue find homes for less fortunate animals. There will be a selection of animals to meet and greet for possible adoption and the ability to begin the screening process to place one in your forever home. Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the door and may be purchased by phone at 843-768-3875. All proceeds benefit the rescue organizations and their commitments to the abandoned or surrendered animals.