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

Keeping it
clean
Party like
E LV I S S AV E S it’s
S U L L I VA N ’ S I S L A N D

BY MIMI WOOD
THE ISLAND EYE NEWS STAFF WRITER
1776
J
on Gundersen calls him “The
Unofficial Mayor.” Diane and Bill
Brunley say he’s an inspiration.
Chad Walldorf states, “He’s well on his
way to becoming a Sullivan’s Island
legend for his daily good deeds and
cheery disposition.”
Jeff Parrish is hard to miss; combing
the beach rain or shine, blue tote bag
in hand, flanked by Elvis, a Redbone
Coonhound, as lanky and affable as his
owner.
Now a mission, Parrish’s daily scouring
of the Sullivan’s Island beach didn’t
start out that way. “Elvis and I would
walk the beach, for lack of anything
better to do,” he says. “The amount of
trash I saw really got to me.” On New PHOTO PROVIDED BY NPS
Year’s Day, 2017 he began picking up
trash in earnest, and has been at it just S I C E L E B R AT E S C A R O L I N A D AY
about every day ever since, estimating
conservatively that he’s collected over BY MIKE WALSH
9,000 pounds of trash. Tons of trash,

literally; 4.5 to be exact.
Despite the fact that Sullivan’s Island
has recently banned all plastics on the
beach, Parrish estimates that he still
collects roughly 10 pounds of trash each
day.
“I usually start around 8 a.m., at
Station 28,” walking approximately 8
miles every day. Somewhat dependent
on the tide, Parrish typically walks along
the wrack line towards Ft. Moultrie,
and returns along the low tide line.
He estimates he picks up between 500
and 1000 pieces of trash each trip;
bending over as many times, despite a
troublesome back, noting “L4 and L5 are
gone.”
He’s inspired by others, like the mom
he met one morning, making a game out
of picking up trash with her two young
children. And he inspires others. Long-
time Sullivan’s Islanders Diane and
Elvis continues on page 5
M
FOR THE ISLAND EYE NEWS
any residents of Sullivan’s Island are
at least aware of something called
“Carolina Day.” They may even know
that it is celebrated each June 28. But often
there’s little appreciation for the
significance of this date.
It all goes back to 1776.
The British, including South
Carolina’s last royal governor,
Lord William Campbell, had been
run out of Charles Town. The spirit
of rebellion and independence was
running high. A Safety Committee
was formed by the local authorities.
Learning by various means (another story
in itself) that the British were coming back,
aiming to re-take the city and bolster the
many remaining Tory loyalists, the Committee
directed in January of 1776 that a fortification
be built on Sullivan’s Island.
In March the man who was put in charge of
preparing the defenses against the coming attack,
Colonel William Moultrie, arrived on the island.
He found already at work about a thousand
laborers building a fort out of palmetto logs and
sand, both of which were in plentiful supply.
The British devised a two-prong approach to
their attack. One prong was a major infantry
force landed on Long Island, now the
Isle of Palms, under the command of
General Henry Clinton, one of the
British army’s most successful
generals. The other prong was
a major naval force under
the command of Admiral
Sir Peter Parker that included
nine very powerful warships. The
plan was for Clinton to attack the
north end of our island across Breach
Inlet. Guarding against this was another
South Carolinian colonel, William “Danger”
Thomson, along with about 780 rangers.
Admiral Parker’s job was to attack the partially
finished palmetto log fort manned by 435 officers
Carolina Day continues on page 15

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Sullivan’s Island Mayors Message
Dear Island Neighbors,
Lots o’ stuff in the next couple of weeks, so let’s get right to it!
CAN YOU BELIEVE IT’S THE 70TH ANNUAL FISH FRY??!!
This great event is one of the longest continuously running events
on the East Coast. It will be from 5 to 8 p.m. on Saturday, June 22 at
(surprise) the Fish Fry Shack, AKA the “Big Tin” (Hennessy Street at
Station 15, next to the Island Club). (Bit.ly/19FishFry).
What a deal! The fried fish platter is still only $5/plate. (I wonder
what it was 69 years ago?) Other highlights include a jump castle,
music by Fowler’s Moustache and refreshments available for purchase.
This is a great way to spend a Lowcountry summer evening with
your friends and neighbors, or to have a family reunion where you
can get out of cooking at least one meal.
The most important part of this event is that proceeds go to the SI
Volunteer Fire & Rescue Squad. This wonderful group of volunteers
provides critical support for our and our visitors’ safety throughout
the year and respond to all the emergencies that occur much more
frequently than you suspect: fires, medical emergencies, beach
injuries, beach and other water rescues, etc. If it were not for this
group of community-spirited folks (most of whom don’t even live here)
we and our visitors would be much less safe. Most of the equipment
you see the Fire and Rescue Squad use is bought with funds they
raise from events like this.
You can buy tickets in advance at the Fire Station, Town Hall,
Simmons Seafood on IOP, Sea Island Shopping Center Harris Teeter, or
at the door on event-day. And as always, for those of you familiar with
my day job, I hereby decree that all these fish dinners are calorie-free!
WHO BETTER THAN US TO CELEBRATE CAROLINA DAY?
Suppose the Jeopardy clue is: “It celebrates the reason for the
South Carolina flag and for the Palmetto tree as the SC symbol, and
commemorates the first major victory in the American Revolution over
the British Navy, on June 28, 1776 on Sullivan’s Island.”
OK, that would take up the whole board, and it no doubt would
have tripped up that Vegas dude’s timing with the buzzer. But here’s
the correct response: “What is Carolina Day?”
In 1776, it was the “Battle of Sullivan’s Island.” Now it’s Carolina
Day. We have two observances of this important battle this year, on
the actual anniversary of the battle (Friday, June 28) and the next day
(Saturday, June 29).
First, at 9 a.m. on Friday, June 28 a brief ceremony will take place
on the plaza in front of Town Hall and the fire station (Bit.ly/1V9hqbv).
The Battery Gadsden Cultural Center group will present to the town
a large, historically accurate reproduction of the “Moultrie” flag that,
during the battle, flew over the palmetto log fort on the site of the
current Fort Moultrie. The flag will be flown from the town’s flagpole
for the entire day. A new wayside sign will be unveiled that will sit
adjacent to the plaza area and will tell the heroic story of Sgt. William
Jasper, who during the battle retrieved the fallen flag outside the fort,
at great personal risk, and planted it in the fort’s rampart. The sign
will join the monument to Sgt. Jasper that was recently moved from
the old Town Hall to the current one, thanks to the leadership of
Councilmember Mark Howard.
The next day, Saturday, June 29 enjoy the commemoration of
this important battle at its site (Ft. Moultrie) by our Fort Moultrie
National Park Service folks and the 2nd South Carolina Regiment
(Bit.ly/31s0kMR). Artillery demonstrations by the re-enactors will
take place at 10 a.m., 11 a.m., 2 p.m. and 3 p.m. At 1 p.m., children
are welcome to join in a musket drill, which will be presented by park
volunteers and staff. Admission to the Fort is free on this special day.
INDEPENDENCE DAY EVENTS!
Our Independence Day events get better every year! As usual, bring
your decorated (or not) golf cart or bike to the school starting at 8:30
a.m. to line up for the annual golf cart and bike parade. It will start
from there at 9 a.m. and proceed to the Fish Fry Shack (remember
that?) at Station 15 and Hennessey. (Bit.ly/2MMBK6i).
Once there, there will be awards for the best golf cart and bicycle
decorations, treats for the kids and adults, and some water fun!
What if it rains, you might ask? We learned the answer to that last
year, when a long string of perfect-weather parades ended: If it rains,
we get wet and cool off! Next question?
Later in the day, join us at the Marshall Stith Park next to Town Hall
for our annual Independence Day musical and fireworks celebration,
starting at 6 p.m. (Bit.ly/31xFj3B).
There’ll be classic rock and beach music for shagging by Permanent
Vacation. Bring your picnic basket and a blanket. But please leave
the adult beverages and pets at home; we can’t handle all that in
the park. Around 9 p.m. we will have great fireworks by Munnerlyn
Pyrotechnics to end the celebration with a real bang.
See you around the Island!
Pat O’Neil, Mayor
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Isle of Palms Mayors Message
M
emorial Day has come
and gone along with
the anticipated traffic
and parking challenges of a
summer holiday weekend.
As a result, I attended a joint
meeting with Charleston County
Chairman Elliot Summey, the
Dorchester, Charleston and
Berkeley Council of Governments
Executive Director Ron Mitchum,
Charleston County Sheriff Al
Cannon, along with the mayors of
Folly Beach and Sullivan’s Island.
We were all there to discuss new
strategies to better manage the
traffic backups that occur when
thousands of people are making
their way to the beach during
the summer weekends and are
causing a public safety concern.
I’m pleased to say that Ron
Mitchum stepped up and is
working on a mobile app like
the SCDOT511 that will alert
tri-county residents when our
beaches and parks are full. This
app will help people plan their
beach day to determine when it’s
a good time to come to the beach.
The coastal communities simply
cannot safely accommodate the
growing number of residents
in the tri-county region all at
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RECYCLE - WEDNESDAY, JUL. 3 - RECYCLE
Isle of Palms
843.886.6428
www.iop.net
Tuesday, Jun. 25
City Council
6 p.m.
1207 Palm Boulevard
Monday, Jul. 1
Public Safety Committee
9 a.m.
1207 Palm Boulevard
Recreation Committee
5 p.m.
1207 Palm Boulevard
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the same time. I want to thank
all those involved in finding a
solution to this growing challenge
and to both the Sheriff’s office for
their help on these weekends and
to Charleston County Emergency
Medical Services for stationing
several vehicles on the beaches to
quickly respond to the constant
calls for service.
I’d also like to add that the City’s
Managed Beach Parking Plan,
which is enforced year-round
and requires parallel parking
only along Palm Blvd. between
21st and 41st Ave., is working
extremely well. This parking plan
provides free beach parking to
daily visitors while protecting our
residential neighborhoods.
I’m extremely pleased to
announce that Desirée Fragoso
has been named our permanent
city administrator. She has been
the interim administrator for
the past 13 months and after a
rigorous hiring process, proved
herself to the best candidate
out of more than 100 people
who applied. Desirée is not a
newcomer to island living, she
is from Puerto Rico and joined
the City as the assistant city
administrator in 2015. She
Tuesday, Jul. 2
Personnel Committee
8:30 a.m.
1207 Palm Boulevard
Wednesday, Jul. 3
Real Property Committee
9 a.m.
1207 Palm Boulevard
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Elvis continues from cover

Bill Brunley credit Parrish with their now-daily trash-picking-up

routine. “Jeff is a die-hard. We turned our frequent walks into daily
occurrences mainly because of him,” with an ‘assist’ from their dog,
Charlie. “He’s a good role model,” states Gundersen, attending most
mornings, along with his dog, Maya.
Parrish doesn’t limit his “pick ups” to just trash, either. He spied
his partner, Jody Young, during the course of his daily routine. He’d
had his eye on her for a while, and then “she disappeared. She was
like the little red-headed girl from Charlie Brown…no one ever saw
her.” Not wanting to risk losing his chance again, they started dating
the day she returned to the beach.
“Cigarette butts, plastic tips from cigars, and citrus are right up
there as the number one offenders,” states Parrish, along with detritus
from unaware or negligent pet owners (and parents, read: diapers),
axle grease and “oil turds” from the big ships, plastic bottlecaps,
tackle and empty plastic bait containers. His current pet peeve is
microplastics.
Some trash, however, is impossible to pick up. Parrish tells of an
encounter with a woman sitting on her chair in the surf, smoking
a cigarette. Approaching her amicably, he offered her a used water
bottle, asking, “If I leave this with you, would you use it as an
ashtray, and take it with you when you leave?” Her stare was equal
parts defiance and detestation; “a look you’d give your ex,” he recalls.
Venomously, “She never took her eyes off me, as she slowly inhaled
one last drag, then deliberately flicked that butt into the ocean. ‘Wow’,
I said. ‘Just Wow.’”
Want to see what he’s picked up today? Follow Parrish on Instagram
at Elvis_Saves_Sullivans. Better yet, meet him on the beach, and
start bending over!

CORRECTION
In the last issue of the Island Eye News we were pleased to announce Arthur
Stubb’s retirement after 35 years of UPS service to Sullivan’s Island and the
celebration to raise funds and awareness for Independent Grounds Coffee
House, an organization that provides job training for adults with disabilities.
The article described Arthur’s son’s Cerebral Palsy as severe. We apologize
for this assumption and recognize that an individual’s physical and/or cognitive
challenges should not be judged by the casual observer. Jody Young, Jeff Parrish and Elvis survey the morning’s bounty from their backyard
garden, before the day’s beach clean-up begins.
PHOTO BY MIMI WOOD

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Interns teaching islanders, renters, guests how to safely fish and cast net at the dock.
Interns with Lori Sheridan-Wilson teaching about horseshoe crabs.
Summer interns
C
lose your eyes. You are 21-23 years old
(for the first time), and you are curious
young person who loves nature,
learning, teaching, and exploring. Maybe
you want to make this a career, maybe you
want to explore your passion before “real
life” happens. Whatever the motivation, you
find yourself one of the lucky few who get
to spend their summer interning on Dewees
Island as a part of our Internship Program.
Open your eyes. Well, your time may have
passed, but as the summer starts in earnest
on Dewees, so do five lucky interns who will
spend their summer living the dream.
Dewees has welcomed interns for many
years. The program fits seamlessly into the
Dewees Island ethos of learning about our
natural surroundings, discovering how we
can be the best stewards of our island home,
and teaching others what we have learned.
The Internship Program is a clear win-win.
Dewees gets the boundless energy and
enthusiasm of bright young people, many of
PHOTOS BY JUDY FAIRCHILD
whom have been studying to have a nature-
oriented career. In exchange, we provide
housing on Dewees and once-in-a-lifetime
opportunities to work with our community
and naturalist and to see first hand about
the incredible balance that nature has
created on a South Carolina barrier island.
Our interns are busy. The turtle/
Intern helping with theTurtle environmental interns share their time
Program. here on Dewees with Cape Romain National
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EYE ON DEWEES
BY CAREY SULLIVAN
THE ISLAND EYE NEWS
Wildlife Refuge. They learn a lot about
loggerhead turtles, cataloguing sometimes
more than 50 nests a day. When they are
on Dewees, they assist in the planning
and implementing of our Summer Nature
Program with our naturalist, Lori Sheridan-
Wilson. Additionally, they work with
Lori on any ongoing research/projects on
Dewees, like counting owls, alligators and
bird species or removing invasive Chinese
Tallow.
Our Nature Program is designed toward
families with children, helping them to learn
more about the wildlife that surrounds them
on Dewees as well as how to interact with
nature in a way that safe and respectful.
The Interns learn how to plan activities,
implement them in a group setting, and
then evaluate what worked and what didn’t.
This is exactly the type of experience that
any future employer is going to want to see
in an applicant.
We also have hospitality interns on the
island whose primary focus is helping first
time guests and renters get oriented to
Dewees. They help newcomers understand
how we do things differently on the island
(and why) and help make the transition from
off-island to on-island as smooth as possible.
The interns meet guests and renters as the
arrive, explain the logistics of the ferry, golf
carts, water, trash, and help orient them to
the island’s amenities. The interns also serve
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as a helpful liaison between the newbies
and Mother Nature, guiding them on how to
stay on her good side, and, once again, how
to enjoy her display safely and respectfully.
This year we have added a coyote intern.
Their job will be to study our relatively
new inhabitants, wild coyotes. While these
interesting animals have been living on IOP
and Sullivan’s Island for many years, they
only came over to Dewees in 2017. We have
been studying them as a community, but it
will be fascinating to have a full-time set of
eyes and ears on our new neighbors, to see
how they are adapting to their home and
what impact they are having on the rest of
the flora and fauna.
I’ll be honest, none of this would have
appealed to my 22-year-old self. Spiders?
Alligators? No, thank you! But now, when
I close my eyes, I wish I could shake that
young girl and remind her that life is too
short to be afraid of what you don’t know,
and that nature therapy is cheaper, and
more effective, that just about any other
kind!
Carey Sullivan has been a part of the
Dewees community since 2005. She lives
in Alexandria, VA with her husband and
daughter and her son is a freshman at
College of Charleston. Her main goal in life
is to live full time on Dewees.
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TURTLE TEAM
False crawls
BY MARY PRINGLE
FOR THE ISLAND EYE NEWS

W
hen a sea turtle crawls
ashore and does not lay
eggs, scientists call this a
non-nesting or “false crawl.” This
happens on every nesting beach,
not just ones like the Isle of Palms
and Sullivan’s where there are
people, lights and dogs. And for
some reason it is happening many
more times this season than in
recent ones. What can cause a
false crawl? Here are some of the
causes that we have seen on our
islands:
• Lights that can be seen from
the beach. That is why our
islands and most in the state
have ordinances that prohibit
any lights visible on the beach
after dark. This is especially
important when hatchings are
coming out of the sand. But it Pictured above and left are signs of false crawls. PHOTO BY BARBARA BERGWERF

can also discourage a nesting

• Eroded or steep dunes from escarpment. At Breach Inlet a turtle
female who is searching for a safe dark place to lay eggs.
false crawled on June 10. We could see that she kept trying to find
• Encounters with people and dogs. Recent incidents at Folly Beach
her way up onto the sheer wall of a dune that had been chopped off
and Garden City when people harassed nesting turtles or tried to
into a vertical wall by high tide erosion recently. Finally after many
photograph them have been in the news. Everyone should remain
tries, her tracks led back into the water.
at least 40 feet away and not make noise or shine flashlights if they
• Flat beaches or lack of dunes. Sometimes on Sullivan’s Island we
see a turtle coming ashore. Flash photography is strictly forbidden
have seen tracks that go on and on before finally leading back to
when adult or hatchling turtles are present.
the ocean. Nesting turtles prefer to come out of the ocean and climb
• Debris such as tents, umbrellas or chairs on the beach. This is one
right up onto a dune to lay eggs. This is a problem in Wild Dunes
reason why the rental companies are required to remove them and
since the latest renourishment project and has created a very wide
tents must be brought in every night. If they are left out on the IOP,
flat beach which can flood. Multiple tidal pools, sandbars or gullies
the police will tag them and have Public Works remove and discard
these items the next day. Sometimes there are natural objects like
dead trees or driftwood that turtles run into and turn around. Turtle Team continues on page 9
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at low tide may also discourage a nesting female.
• Sand compaction and moisture content. Sometimes the sand can get
very hard making digging difficult especially after a renourishment
project. For this reason it is required under the project permit that
it be tested and even tilled to loosen it if necessary. During times
of drought the sand can become so dry that dry sand keeps falling
into the egg chamber. Most loggerheads will not lay in wet sand
either.
• Deep holes dug by people. These are dangerous for nesting
loggerheads as well as for people on the beach. It is a mystery
why people take large shovels to the beach to do this. Few of them
fill them in. Sand castles do not harm turtles, but holes are a
deterrent to nesting and a danger. It has been documented that
an adult loggerhead died in Florida from falling into one and many
hatchlings have died after being trapped by these. If you see people
doing this, a friendly reminder to please fill it in when they finish is
a good idea. If you find one left behind on IOP, you can report it to
the police at 843.886.6522 for Beach Services to fill in.
• Unknown reasons. We suspect that one turtle has been doing a lot
of false crawling at the south end of the Isle of Palms. The tracks
usually measure 23” between rear flipper claw marks. She usually
goes up the artificial berm created after the hurricanes, then crawls
down the steep slope behind it toward swimming pools before finally
giving up and climbing back over and out to the ocean. Or as at
Cape Island, the reason remains unknown.
On Cape Island in the Cape Romain National Wildlife Refuge near
McClellanville there have been 793 nests and 2,166 false crawls
reported as of June 12. I was told by one of the US Fish & Wildlife
staff there that on only one day they had 24 nests and well over 100
false crawls. As of the same date there have been 3 nests and 11 false
crawls on Sullivan’s and 27 nests and 21 false crawls on the Isle of
Palms.
We have never seen any scientific explanation for false crawls.
Sometimes people joke that perhaps it was false labor and the
contractions stopped. Another explanation could be that just like all
of us, loggerheads like to take a nice walk on the beach. Perhaps it will
remain a mystery.
Mary Pringle has been the Project Leader for the Isle of Palms/
Sullivan’s Island Turtle Team since 2000. It is one of about thirty nest
protection projects under the South Carolina Department of Natural
Resources. She is also on the Sea Turtle Stranding and Salvage
Network.
June 21, 2019
A banner shark season
BY GEOFF BENNETT
FOR THE ISLAND EYE NEWS
J
une is a great time of year to
be fishing because there are
so many options. The usual
suspects, redfish and trout, are
plentiful and active. Sharks
are readily available to really
give your arms a workout while
ladyfish make your drag scream
as they fly acrobatically through
the air. Bait is easily accessible
with a quick toss of a cast net.
You just can't go wrong.
Menhaden are redfish candy
and our waters are teeming with
them. Using a carolina rig, we've
been fishing with both live and
cut menhaden. Make sure to use
a heavy enough weight to hold the
bait stationary, otherwise your
rig will tumble along the bottom
until it snags. Try fishing docks
and other structure immediately
around where you netted your
menhaden, you'll be sure to find
plenty of reds!
The popping cork remains the
way to go when targeting trout.
Fish these corks in front of creek
mouths, along grassy banks and
over shell rakes. Look for places
trout can sit and ambush prey.
Live shrimp and mud minnows
are very effective but sometimes
bait stealers and snapper bluefish
make short work of them. When
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ON THE WATER
this happens, I'll switch over to a
DOA 3" shrimp in their glow/gold
rush color.
This has been one of the best
years for shark fishing in recent
memory. Bonnethead sharks
have been especially thick and
you can see their fins as they
slice up and down the banks.
We've been using carolina rigs
here as well. Chunks of ladyfish
or live menhaden work well as
does cracked blue crab. Look to
fish areas where there are sharp
changes in water depth.
See you on the water!
For over a decade, Capt. Geoff
Bennett has operated Charleston
Charter Fishing providing light
tackle charters. Clients choose
from a full menu of artificial and
live bait fishing options with
charters tailored to their desires.
USCG licensed and insured,
Capt. Bennett is committed to
providing a safe and enjoyable
charter to anglers of all skill
levels and ages. For more
information, call Capt. Bennett at
843.324.3332, visit his website
at CharlestonCharterFishing.
com or email him at captain@ The angler is Debby Alphin from Atlanta with a bonnethead shark.
charlestoncharterfishing.com. PHOTO BY GEOFF BENNETT
June 21, 2019
S
arah Quinn, a resident of
Johns Island, is no average
fourteen-year-old student.
For the past three years, she has
been working closely with the
Charleston chapter of Bicycles
for Humanity, raising money and
collecting bikes that are then
shipped to African communities
in need.
Quinn, a rising ninth-grader at
Porter-Gaud School, first heard
about Bicycles for Humanity
when she started middle school.
The grassroots organization was
formed in 2005 and now has over
thirty chapters across the world,
and Chris Tate, Dean of Students
at Porter-Gaud, is the founder of
the local chapter in Charleston.
“When I first entered middle
school, I heard about this
international charity, Bicycles
for Humanity. This service
project stood out to me not only
because of the tangibility of the
bikes themselves, but because
Dean Tate started the Charleston
chapter,” Quinn said.
Once the bikes are donated and
broken down for shipping, they are
loaded into a shipping container.
The most challenging task facing
the organization is raising funds
for the used shipping containers
and the shipping costs.
“The used shipping containers
cost around $2500, and the cost
of shipping the container to the
small, remote villages is between
$6000 and $7000. But once the
container arrives, it is turned into
a bike shop,” Quinn said.
It’s all about balance
BY EMMA WOODHAM
FOR THE ISLAND EYE NEWS
Sarah Quinn and her father, Chris, with a trailer full of bikes to take to Porter Gaud.
The bikes are collected, shipped
to Africa, and given to families in
an effort to provide transportation.
For these recipients, the bikes
mean mobility, transportation
to school, and access to food,
water, and healthcare. Bicycles
for Humanity has partners in
Africa who distribute the bikes
PHOTO BY BETSY QUINN
and transform the emptied
shipping container into a Bicycle
Empowerment Center, a place
where they can educate recipients
on the proper maintenance for
the bikes.
An anonymous donor from
Kiawah Island recently offered to
match up to $5000 in donations
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for Bicycles for Humanity, and
Quinn hopes to match his offer
through other donations. These
funds will be instrumental in
covering the shipping costs
needed to send the next container
of bikes to Africa.
“I am truly amazed by this
individual, and I cannot even
begin to thank them enough,”
Quinn said.
Quinn says the local chapter
of Bicycles for Humanity has
more than enough bicycles right
now, but they desperately need
donations to help fund the cost of
transporting the bikes to Africa.
She is grateful for the anonymous
donor and for the continued
support she has received from
her local community. During
Quinn’s time working with the
organization, over nine-hundred
bikes have been donated, and
she attributes much of that to the
kindness of others.
“Words can’t even describe how
supportive and wonderful the
local community has been, and I
am truly grateful for everyone and
all they have done to help me and
the organization. This experience
has really opened my eyes to the
generosity around me,” Quinn
said.
Anyone wishing to donate
bicycles or funds to the Charleston
chapter of Bicycles for Humanity,
can visit B4HCharleston.org or
find them on Facebook. Pick-up is
available for any bikes you wish
to donate.
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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
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101 Palm Blvd, Isle of Palms
Cafe Paname
Family owned and operated coffee shop
serving locally roasted coffee. $$
885-6303
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1202 Palm Blvd., A, Isle of Palms
Coconut Joe’s &
Island Joe’s Coffee
Spectacular views of the Atlantic on the
rooftop bar and live music every night
during the summer. $-$$.
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
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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
June 21, 2019
Carolina Day continues from cover
and men, under the command of
Col. Moultrie.
All pieces fell into place and
on June 28th, 1776, the Battle
of Sullivan’s Island took place…
and the British were vanquished.
Amazingly this early, complete
defeat of the British took place six
days before the adoption of the
Declaration of Independence, and
yet remains little known outside
Charleston and South Carolina.
For the incredible details of how
this victory took place, you need
only visit the current Fort Moultrie,
named shortly after the battle
in honor of Col. Moultrie. There,
National Park Service rangers
and volunteer interpreters tell the
story of the unbelievably lucky set
of circumstances that led to the
American success.
As early as 1777 the anniversary
of the great battle was celebrated
on June 28. For the complete
story of how the day developed
from simply being called “the
28th of June” to “Palmetto Day”
and finally to Carolina Day, check
out Dr. Nic Butler’s podcast,
Charleston Time Machine, and
the installment that details how
Carolina Day came to be.
In recent years the celebration
of Carolina Day, organized by the
Palmetto Society, has all taken
place in downtown Charleston
starting with a church service
at St. Michael’s, followed by a
parade from Washington Square
to White Point Garden where
bands play and speakers speak.
A wreath is laid and a cannon is
fired. The event is well supported
by groups such as the Daughters
of the American Revolution and
the 2nd South Carolina Regiment
re-enactors. Nevertheless, one has
to imagine that at some point a
speaker would have to point across
the harbor and say something like,
“And it all took place over there.”
Over there? Over there is here! It’s
our island. But, sadly, very little
has been made out of Carolina
Day here on the island. The mayor
generally issues a proclamation
that is read at Town Council and
that’s about it. Nothing more.
Battery Gadsden Cultural
Center, our local non-profit service
organization dedicated to the
preservation of Sullivan’s Island’s
history and culture, would like
to begin changing this situation.
There are no illusions. The major
event will undoubtedly remain
downtown. The parade will not
march from White Point Garden
to Stith Park. But more can, and
should, be done.
Starting small, this year on
Friday, June 28, a short ceremony
will be held at 9 a.m. on the plaza
in front of Town Hall and the fire
station. Speakers will include
Mayor Pat O’Neil, Father Lawrence
McInerny, and former mayor, Carl
Smith. The Battery Gadsden group
will present a large, historically
accurate “Moultrie Flag” that will
fly over our town the entire day.
Additionally, the group will unveil
a new wayside sign being donated
to the town that tells the heroic
story of Sgt. William Jasper who,
during the Battle, jumped over
the fort wall and despite heavy
British fire, retrieved the fort’s flag
and planted it in the rampart. The
hope is that the new signage will
draw visitors and passers-by into
the area by Town Hall where the
monument to Sgt. Jasper stands
after being moved from the old
Town Hall a couple of years ago.
Hopefully, all islanders will
make an effort to attend. Anyone
interested in history of our island
should find this event of interest.
Who knows what this could grow
into in the future…a community
picnic? Our own parade? Joint
events with Fort Moultrie? But let’s
start with giving due recognition
to the events of June 28, 1776,
that took place right here where
we live.
Mayor continues from page 3
the necessary permits from the
regulatory agencies. The City
has been advised that obtaining
such permits could take up to a
year. While we have these huge
projects we need to plan for, they
will be drawn out over time and
over several budgets. We need to
be proactive and plan in advance
knowing what funding we need
for each coming fiscal year.
It is obvious that we will need,
either this year or next, a tax
increase in order to fund future
drainage improvement projects.
Please look at your tax bill and see
the portion that the Isle of Palms
receives. In my case, my total
tax bill is $5,500, but the Isle of
Palms’ share is less than $1,200.
That means I get police, fire,
sanitation and recreation services
for less than $100 a month. A
steal! We have the lowest millage
rate around, mostly because
tourism revenues support our
operations. However, due to the
issues mentioned above, and
limited sources of revenue, we
will, at some time, have to raise
taxes, but they will still be lower
than our neighboring cities and
towns.
On another front, the 3 coastal
mayors, Tim Goodwin of Folly,
Pat O’Neil of Sullivan’s Island
and myself submitted a joint
letter to SCDHEC opposing
seismic testing for offshore oil
and gas. I also want to mention
that City Council just recently
approved second reading and
ratified an ordinance to increase
the minimum lot requirements
that would allow a property to
subdivide to slow down density
and help protect areas that are
vulnerable to flooding. Council
also approved first reading of
a bill that proposes to reduce
the maximum lot coverage from
15
40% to 35% in the SR-1, SR-2
and SR-3 zoning districts and
require driveways, sidewalks
and swimming pool surrounds to
be of pervious material. We are
making these changes to become
the leader in resilience.
City Council also had second
reading of an ordinance that
allows those with disabilities
to use golf carts to access the
beach. The user of the golf cart
must always have on hand the
state-issued golf cart permit and
handicap placard.
As you know, the City of Isle
of Palms was the first beachfront
community to ban single use
plastic bags at point of sale
and recently the City expanded
that prohibition to include
other plastic products, such as,
plastic straws, and Styrofoam®
containers and coolers. City
Council approved first reading
of an ordinance that proposes
to ban the use of these products
on our beaches. Both Sullivan’s
Island and Folly Beach have
similar ordinances in place
and we want to be consistent
and further reduce the amount
of garbage that is left on our
beaches by prohibiting their use
altogether.
It was another busy month,
but with the major vacancies
having been filled, we are now
getting down to doing what we
were elected to do, to provide our
residents with city services while
doing our best to keep our costs
down and to maintain our city
assets. Please remember, this is
an election year, if you have ever
thought of giving back to your
community, think about running
for council. Enjoy your summer
and be safe!
Jimmy Carroll, Mayor
jcarroll@iop.net | 843.452.1200

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.$-$$
Breakfast/Lunch 7 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Dinner 4:30 p.m. -9 p.m.
www.coorgindiancafe.com
(843) 936-3176 Kid Cashew
A place to have fun while enjoying food
Fish Restaurant you crave and drinks that work. Our menu
is inspired by the Mediterranean and the
Flying Biscuit beauty of Charleston.$-$$
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. $$ rustyruddermtp.com
843.352.3462 3563 N Hwy 17, Mt Pleasant
ghostmonkeybrewery.com
522 Wando Ln, Mt Pleasant Sewee Restaurant
Southern-style seafood & other fried fare
H&R Sweet Shop in a casual joint with checkered tables &
Famous redfish and rice, fried chicken, homey decor. $$
shrimp, bbq ribs. $ 843.928.3609
843.884.2118 seeweerestaurantinc.com
102 Royall Ave, Mt Pleasant 4808 N Hwy 17, Awendaw
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
884-7677 selection and outdoor seating. $$ DINING GUIDE CALL
jackscosmicdogs.com
2805 N Hwy 17, Mt Pleasant
843.388.6968
stackscoastalkitchen.com
1440 Ben Sawyer Blvd, Mt. Pleasant 886 6397
June 21
ONGOING
WHAT: Black Refractions:
Highlights from The Studio
Museum in Harlem
WHERE: Gibbes Museum of Art
WHEN: May 24-Aug. 18
MORE INFO: The only Southern
venue selected to host the first
traveling exhibition highlighting
the full breadth of The Studio
Museum in Harlem’s permanent
collection. Exhibition includes
works by Jacob Lawrence,
Romare Bearden, David
Hammons, Fred Wilson, Kerry
James Marshall, Titus Kaphar,
Kehinde Wiley and Lorna
Simpson. Black Refractions is a
once-in-a-lifetime opportunity
to share these incredible works
of art with the Charleston
community. For information visit
GibbesMuseum.org.
WHAT: Beachfront Lights Out
WHERE: all seaward, beachfront
properties
WHEN: 9 p.m.- 8 a.m.
MORE INFO: US Fish and
Wildlife Service discourages the
use of outdoor lights when not
required, in order to protect
nesting sea turtles. When on the
beach at dark, use red filters on
flashlights. Artificial light such
as flashlights without filters
and flashlights on phones are
prohibited on the beach at night.
WHAT: Live Music at Wild Dunes
WHERE: Wild Dunes Resort
WHEN: 7-10 p.m.
MORE INFO: Enjoy live
entertainment daily at Wild
Dunes Resort. Tuesday-Friday,
7-10 p.m. and Saturday &
Sunday, 1-4 p.m. outside at the
beachfront Grand Pavilion area.
Visit DestinationHotels.com/wild-
dunes/events for full schedule.
Mondays
WHAT: Memoir Writing Circle  and explore in The Charleston
WHERE: Poe Branch Library
WHEN: 10:30 a.m.
MORE INFO: Come and share
your stories. 843.883.3914.
 
Tuesdays
WHAT: Family Nights
WHERE: Wild Dunes Resort
Village Plaza
WHEN: 5:30-8:30 p.m.
MORE INFO: Face painting
and tasty specials at Billy G's
Smokehouse, local live music, big
backyard games and bingo, and
browse local vendors. For info
visit DestinationHotels.com/wild-
dunes/things-to-do.
WHAT: Toddler Storytime
WHERE: Poe Branch Library
WHEN: 10:30 a.m.
MORE INFO: Enjoy picture
books, flannel board fun, sing-a-
longs, poetry and activities that
encourage language skills. (Ages
2-3 with adult) 843.883.3914.
Wednesdays
WHAT: Toddler Days
WHERE: Charleston Museum,
360 Meeting St.
WHEN: 10-11 a.m.
MORE INFO: Toddler Day classes
are designed for toddlers (18
months – 3 years) and a parent,
grandparent, or friend to play
Museum. To register visit
CharlestonMuseum.org.
Thursdays
WHAT: Mah Jongg Nights
(adults)
WHERE: CCPL Poe Branch
Library, 1921 I’on Avenue.
WHEN: 5:30-8:00 p.m.
MORE INFO: Learn to play the
fun and fast-paced game of
American Mah Jongg.  Beginners
welcome. 843.883.3914.
WHAT: Jazz Night
WHERE: The Refuge, IOP
WHEN: 6:30-9:30 p.m.
MORE INFO: The Todd Beals Trio
hosts jazz every Thursday night.
Traditional swing tunes, ballads
and bossa novas. Singers & horn
players welcome. For info visit
CharlestonJazz.com.
Is l a nd E y e C a l e nda r
Fridays
WHAT: Board Game Afternoon
(family)
WHERE: CCPL Poe Branch
Library
WHEN: 2-4 p.m.
MORE INFO: Come play with
our games or bring your own.
843.883.3914.
Friday, June 21
WHAT: Contra Dance
WHERE: Church of the Holy Cross
WHEN: 7:30 p.m.
MORE INFO: Contra Dance
is a lively group folk dance of
Celtic origins, danced to a live
band with a caller. No partner
needed. All ages and new dancers
welcome. Easy to learn, excellent
exercise. Wear soft soled, non-
marking comfortable shoes. Come
for fun! $8 admission.
WHAT: Wee Wild Ones: Curious Clams
WHERE: Parking Lot at Isle of
Palms County Park
WHEN: 10-11 a.m.
MORE INFO: Children ages 1-5
will channel their inner explorers
while enjoying nature through
hands-on activities, games,
music and art. Discover clams
and other creatures hidden
in the sand using supplied
shovels and strainers. Fee: $10,
Ages 1-5. Children must be
accompanied by an adult. Visit
CharlestonCountyParks.com for
details. Program#6449.
Friday, June 21-23
WHAT: Hazelnut Hang
WHERE: Windjammer
WHEN: all weekend long
MORE INFO: 14th Annual Hang
at Hazelnut Isle. The exclusive
beach bash offers a weekend full
of music, food, games, beach
parties and exclusive access to
hang out with the band. Included
will be access to Sister Hazel's
merchandise garage sale and
the Saturday sunset concert on
the beach. Tickets available at
SisterHazel.com.
Saturday, June 22
WHAT: 70th Annual Fish Fry
WHERE: Fish Fry Shack,
Hennessy St. at Station 15
WHEN: 5-8 p.m.
MORE INFO: Proceeds benefit
the Sullivan’s Island Volunteer
Fire and Rescue Squad. Fried
fish platter $5/plate. Live music,
drinks for purchase and kids
activities.
Sunday, June 23
WHAT: Cruising for a Cause
WHERE: aboard the Carolina Girl
WHEN: 2-4 p.m.
MORE INFO: Enjoy a 2-hour
cruise aboard the Carolina Girl.
Boarding is at 1:45 p.m. at
St. Johns Yacht Harbor, 2408
Maybank Hwy. Nonrefundable
tickets are $50 per person, which
includes music and cruise.
Guests may bring their own small
cooler with beverages and snacks.
All proceeds benefit Pet Helpers.
Visit PetHelpers.org for info and
tickets.
Friday, June 28
WHAT: Carolina Day Ceremony
WHERE: Sullivan’s Island Town Hall
WHEN: 9 a.m.
MORE INFO: Celebrate the
reason for the South Carolina flag
and for the Palmetto tree as the
SC symbol, and commemorate
the first major victory in the
American Revolution over the
British Navy, on June 28, 1776
on Sullivan’s Island.
Saturday, June 29
WHAT: Carolina Day Battle Re-
enactment
WHERE: Ft. Moultrie
WHEN: 10 & 11 a.m., 2 & 3 p.m.
MORE INFO: Commemorate the
battle of 1776 at its site. Fort
Moultrie national Park Service
and the 2nd SC Regiment will
re-enact the battle with artillery
demonstrations. At 1 p.m.
children may participate in a
musket drill presented by park
volunteers and staff. Admission is
free. For info visit NPS.gov.
Monday, July 1
WHAT: Blue Plate Special Speaker
WHERE: Burton’s Grill Mt. Pleasant
WHEN: noon
MORE INFO: “Is the US Deficit
Spending Out of Control,” by
IOP resident, entrepreneur and
businessman Robert Blackman.
$2 per person at the door.
Attendees order their own lunch.
Attendance limited to first 40
people, no advance reservations.
Thursday, July 4
WHAT: Uncle Sam Jam
July 4
WHERE: Mount Pleasant Pier
WHEN: 7-11 p.m.
MORE INFO: Celebrate while
dancing to live music from Dave
Landeo & The Sol Beats. This is
an excellent venue for viewing
firework displays throughout the
Lowcountry.
Admission $8 for ages 4 and up.
Visit CharlestonCountyParks.com
for info.
WHAT: Pool Party
WHERE: Wild Dunes Resort
WHEN: 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
MORE INFO: Families can beat
the Fourth of July heat with
Wild Dunes Resort’s annual pool
party celebration, complete with
carnival games, water slides,
bounce houses and much more.
Free. For info visit WildDunes.
com.
WHAT: 4th of July BBQ
WHERE: Wild Dunes Village Plaza
WHEN: 5:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m.
seatings
MORE INFO: Families can enjoy
live music and the best barbeque
around at Wild Dunes Resort’s
Fourth of July BBQ on the Village
Plaza. $40/adults, $15/kids,
$23/drinks package. To reserve
visit WildDunes.com.
June 21, 2019
Prepare for hurricane season
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A
s the 2019 hurricane
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Group would like to provide you
with some helpful tips to help
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and prioritize.
One of the biggest challenges
is knowing where to start
and how to take some initial
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in advance of a storm making
landfall, so we have arranged a
few resources for you to review
as well as a few helpful tips with
regards to your insurance plan
and trusted insurance advisor.
Know your resources
For guidance on how to plan
for an evacuation visit NHC.
NOAA.gov/prepare/ready.php.
There you will find step-by-step
instructions on actionable steps
you can take now to prepare in
the event your household chooses
to evacuate to a safe location.
FEMA also has an extremely
helpful website that deals with
all things flood: FloodSmart.gov.
For your local questions, the SC
Emergency Management Division
has put together a very helpful
website: SCEMD.org.
Know your policy
If you are not familiar with
your coverage limits, deductibles,
carriers and the difference
between wind and water policies,
call your insurance agent. A 15
minute phone call will not only
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Breac h Inlet Tide Char t
Date High Tide
Jun 21 11:27am/11:54pm
Jun 22 12:12pm
Jun 23 12:36am/12:59pm
Jun 24 1:20am/1:48pm
Jun 25 2:06am/2:38pm
Jun 26 2:55am/3:29pm
Jun 27 3:46am/4:20pm
Jun 28 4:38am/5:11pm
Jun 29 5:30am/6:01pm
Jun 30 6:22am/6:51pm
Jul 1 7:14am/7:41pm
Jul 2 8:06am/8:32pm
Jul 3 8:58am/9:23pm
Jul 4 9:52am/10:15pm
Hurricanes, storms etc., are NOT included in the predictions. Tidal
current direction changes and tide time predictions can be very
different. Tide predictions are PREDICTIONS; they can be wrong so
use common sense.
Source: www.saltwatertides.com
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