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Volume 15 Issue 18 FREE December 20, 2019

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

IOP bans
smoking
and plastic
ORDINANCE TO GO INTO
EFFECT JAN. 1, 2020

PROVIDED
FOR ISLAND EYE NEWS 

N
STAFF REPORT
ew rules will soon go into effect FOR ISLAND EYE NEWS
in the City of Isle of Palms that
may impact your next trip to the

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beach.  sle of Palms Street
Smoking cigarettes, cigars, or pipes Festival kicked off the
anywhere on the Isle of Palms beach holiday season with
and beach access paths will be illegal live music, vendors, jump
as of Jan. 1, 2020.  castles, face painting,
Additionally, starting on Jan. 1, carnival rides, tree lighting,
island businesses will be prohibited and a visit from Santa.
from distributing Polystyrene/ Neighbors and friends
plastic foam products (also known as gathered for free hot cocoa
Styrofoam), plastic straws and stirrers and wonderful works of
at the point of sale. Commonly used art along with plenty of
Polystyrene/plastic foam products
holiday merchandise and
include coolers, ice chests, cups, bowls,
plates, clamshells. All disposable food food. Even the weather
service ware meant for one-time use, cooperated, providing
must be of recyclable or compostable another fabulous festival
materials accepted by the Charleston for the islands.
County recycling program. 
Also, citizens will no longer be able to
bring and use single-use plastic bags,
plastic straws, Polystyrene (Styrofoam)
food containers, cups and balloons on
the Isle of Palms beach. 
The new regulations are aimed at
improving our environment by reducing
litter and encouraging the use of
reusable, recyclable and compostable
products. Plastic and foam products
filter into our waterways and the ocean,
where they are harmful to marine life.
They break down into smaller pieces
of plastic that enter the food chain of
animals and eventually to our plates.
Cigarette butts are the number one
littered item found on beaches and

Ban continues on page 3

GOOD PUMP 75 YEAR

TEAMWORK STATIONS CELEBRATION
page 4 page 9 page 15
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CIVIC December 20, 2019

Special City Council held Dec. 3

N O M I N AT I O N S M A D E F O R I S L E O F PA L M S C O M M I T T E E S

STAFF REPORT
FOR ISLAND EYE NEWS

T
he Special City Council meeting was
held Dec. 3 to make nominations for
committees, boards, commissions,
and city officers. Mayor Carroll began by
presenting his slate of nominations for Isle of
Palms committee assignments. Nominations
this year took a twist as Randy Bell declined
to accept any nomination to any committee.
He instead presented his own slate of
candidates to be voted on in the next regular
council meeting Jan. 7. Bell cited city code:
“The Mayor shall receive nominations from
seated Councilmembers who carry over and
Councilmembers-elect for appointments of
members of each standing committee for the
following year.” Councilmember Bell stated
that in his opinion, “Committee continuity
and sound judgement, not politics, should
be the determining factors in key Committee
appointments.”
Nominations went as follows:
Public Safety
Mayor Carroll nominates: Ryan
Buckhannon, Randy Bell and Susan Smith  Rusty Streetman and Ryan Buckhannon  After nominations were finalized, Council
Councilmember Bell rejects nomination
and nominates: Ryan Buckhannon, Jimmy
Ward, Phillip Pounds
Nominees:  Ryan Buckhannon, Susan
Smith, Jimmy Ward, and Phillip Pounds
Public Works  Nominations for Boards and
Mayor Carroll nominates: Ryan
Buckhannon, Randy Bell, and Kevin Popson  Mayor Carroll nominates:
Councilmember Bell rejects nomination Accommodations Tax Advisory Committee:
and nominates: Phillip Pounds, Susan Malcom Burgis, Sally Leydic Muhlig, David
Smith, and Kevin Popson  Nelson, and Rusty Williamson 
Councilmember Buckhannon nominates Board of Zoning Appeals: Elizabeth
Jimmy Ward Campsen and Carolyn Holscher 
Nominees: Ryan Buckhannon, Kevin Planning Commission: Ron Denton and
Popson, Phillip Pounds, Susan Smith, and Lisa Safford
Jimmy Ward Nominations for City Officers:
Recreation Committee City Judge: Judge Molony
Mayor Carroll nominates: John Moye, City Attorney: Julia Copeland 
Susan Smith, and Kevin Popson  Assistant City Attorney: Claude Thackett
Personnel Committee Nominators for CARTA Board of
Mayor Carroll nominates: John Moye, Directors: 
Phillip Pounds, and Rusty Streetman Mayor Carroll nominates Jimmy Ward
Councilmember Bell nominates: John
Moye, Rusty Streetman, and Jimmy Ward  Nominations for Charleston Visitors
Bureau: 
Nominees:  John Moye, Phillip Pounds,
Rusty Streetman, and Jimmy Ward • Mayor Carroll nominates Susan Smith. 
• Nominations for the CBD COG: 
Real Property • Mayor Carroll nominates himself. 
Mayor Carroll nominates: Jimmy Ward, Councilmember Ward nominates Phillip
Phillip Pounds, and Rusty Streetman  Pounds
Councilmember Bell nominates: Randy Bell,
Councilmember Ward nominates Kevin adjourned and met for an executive session.
Popson.  Voting will take place at the Jan. 7, 2020
Nominees: Jimmy Ward, Phillip Pounds, City Council meeting. Council will vote on the
Rusty Streetman, Randy Bell, Ryan nominations and members will be appointed
Buckhannon, and Kevin Popson  by a majority vote in accordance with the City
Code. For more information, please visit iop.
Commissions: net.
 
December 20, 2019
Breaking records
SOUTH CAROLINA SEES RECORD NUMBER OF
WOOD STORK NESTS IN 2019
I
n 2019, South Carolina
Department of Natural
Resources (SCDNR) biologists
and technicians counted the
highest amount of wood stork
nests ever recorded in the state’s
history.
SCDNR’s Wading Bird Program
counted 3,075 wood stork nests
at 26 colonies in South Carolina,
breaking the record high of 2,512
nests set during 2016. However,
this increase likely reflects
widespread nesting failure
documented in south Florida.
According to South Florida
Water Management District Lead
A pair of wood storks.
CIVIC CALENDAR
RECYCLE - WEDNESDAY, JAN. 1 - RECYCLE
Isle of Palms City Hall
843.886.6428
iop.net
1207 Palm Boulevard
(all meetings are held at City Hall
unless otherwise indicated)
No meetings scheduled for
this issue.
PROVIDED  
FOR ISLAND EYE NEWS
Environmental Scientist Mark
Cook, heavy rain in both January
and April caused established
nests to fail in south Florida.
In the 268 nests monitored
in South Carolina this year, an
average of two chicks per nest
site survived to fledging age,
and at least one chick survived
to fledging age in 84% the nest
sites.
The federal recovery goal for
wood storks is an average of 1.5
fledglings per nest, and nesting
success exceeded the goal this
year at all but one of the six
index colonies where nests are
SCDNR PHOTO/CHRISTY HAND
Tuesday & Wednesday,
Dec. 24 & 25
Christmas Holiday
CITY OFFICES CLOSED
Wednesday, Jan. 1
New Years Day
CITY OFFICES CLOSED
monitored on a weekly basis
throughout the breeding season.
“At Dungannon Plantation
Heritage Preserve, wood stork
nesting was unsuccessful in the
area of the colony where nest
monitoring was conducted, but
an additional 73 nests were
counted later during the season
in an unmonitored area of the
colony and many of these nesting
attempts were successful,” said
SCDNR Wildlife Biologist Christy
Hand.
SCDNR has been surveying
the wood stork nests since they
began to nest in South Carolina
during 1981.
For more information please
visit dnr.sc.gov.
Ban continues from cover
contain toxic chemicals that
have a significant impact on the
environment and ecosystem.  Gregg Bragg
“There is no doubt that plastic
and Styrofoam products and
cigarettes pose a threat to our
environment. The trash that is left
on the beach makes its way to our
waterways and the ocean and is
deadly to marine life. Plastic bags
look like jellyfish and block the
digestive tracks of sea turtles. We
couldn’t sit idly by while seeing
how this problem was affecting
our beautiful beach,” said Mayor
Jimmy Carroll.  PUBLISHED BY
The Isle of Palms Police
Department will be responsible
for enforcing these regulations.
Violating the plastics ban
regulations may result in a
$100 citation, and additional
infractions may result in higher
fines. People caught smoking
cigarettes, cigars, or pipes may
face an up to $25 fine.  DEADLINE:
The City’s goal is not to be
punitive but encourage and
ensure a cleaner, safer, healthier
and more enjoyable environment
for people, wildlife and marine
life. 
Residents and visitors are
encouraged to visit the city’s
website at iop.net.
Sullivan’s Island Town Hall
843.883.3198
sullivansisland.sc.gov
2056 Middle Street
(all meetings are held at Town
Hall unless otherwise indicated)
No meetings scheduled for
this issue.
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A bid farewell
STAFF REPORT
FOR ISLAND EYE NEWS

M
ayor Jimmy Carroll presented keys to the city at the
Dec. 3 City Council meeting to outgoing councilmembers
Carol Rice, Ted Kinghorn, and Sandy Ferencz. The Mayor
acknowledged the members’ service as a shining example of serving
community. A heartfelt thank you and warm round of applause
followed the Mayor’s presentation.

A combined effort
I
sle of Palms Police and Fire Departments often work together.
Chief Cornett of the IOPPD took part in a Fire Department
training recently further building on the cooperation and
teamwork of these two, vital island entities. “When it comes to
protecting our residents, we are all on the same team,” says
Chief Cornett.
Mayor Jimmy Carroll presents Councilmember Carol Rice with a key to the City.

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T
he Sullivan’s Island Town
Council plans to award
the contract to rebuild
the town’s five wastewater
pump stations at its Dec. 17
meeting, agreeing to spend in
the neighborhood of $4 million
to replace equipment that has
outlived its expected life span by
15 years.
Not everyone in town is
happy about the upgrade in the
wastewater collection system.
Several local residents who voiced
their concerns at the Council’s
Dec. 2 meeting agreed that the
lift stations that will replace the
current small brick buildings are
“too big and too ugly.”
According to Councilman
Bachman Smith IV, chair of the
Water and Sewer Committee, the
design of the new pump stations,
which will have a larger footprint
than the current stations, might
be tweaked, but not until after
the Council accepts one of three
bids submitted on Nov. 26.
“I can’t say the design won’t
change,” said Smith, who has
served on the Water and Sewer
Committee since he was first
elected to the Council in 2015 and
as its chair since 2017. “We’ve
heard everyone’s complaints and
what they want to happen. We
need to consider if changes can
be made and how they can be
made without running afoul of
the bidding process.”
He pointed out that there are
two ways to make changes once
a bid is accepted by the Council:
through a post-bid addendum or
a change order once the project
is underway.  For example, he
said the height of the platforms
supporting the electrical panels
and the fence surrounding
each station might be able to be
lowered. He cautioned, however,
that the town is required to abide
by regulations established by the
Federal Emergency Management
Agency and the South Carolina
Department of Health and
Environmental Control.
BY BRIAN SHERMAN
FOR ISLAND EYE NEWS
“We’re weighing our options,”
said Smith. “We’re sensitive to
the residents’ concerns, to the
entire population’s needs and to
our fiscal responsibility.”
Water & Sewer Department
Manager Greg Gress pointed out
that at least two of the system’s
five lift stations were installed
prior to 1951, 17 years before the
town’s treatment plant was built.
He said when the pumps were
upgraded in 1998, they were
expected to last for seven years.
Gress said the current pumps
are vulnerable to flooding, which
will not be the case with the new
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submersible pumps, which are
designed to work underwater.
He added that the electrical
platforms will be elevated above
the level of a 100-year flood.
The town was given three
options to replace the lift stations
by community infrastructure
consultants WK Dickson, Gress
said. Smith pointed out that the
Water and Sewer Committee
chose option C, which was
also the least expensive way to
upgrade the system’s five lift
stations.
The bids came from Republic
Contracting Corporation of
9
Columbia, at $3,654,700;
Chandler Construction Services,
Inc. of Ninety Six, South
Carolina, at $4,169,617; and
R.H. Moore Company, Inc. of
Murrells Inlet, at $4,368,500. A
fourth bidder, Triad Engineering
and Contracting of Charleston,
was disqualified because it did
not use the proper bid form.
The three bidders also
submitted a quote to use
polymer concrete wet wells
instead of precast concrete wet
wells, which would bring the
bids to $3,824,700 for Republic;
$4,323,307 for Chandler; and
$4,534,500 for R.H. Moore.
A new feature of the lift
stations will be that each of them
will have a generator to provide
power in emergency situations.
“They need to operate when
nothing else is operating,”
Smith said. “With the current
lift stations, if there were an
earthquake, no one would be
flushing their toilets for a long,
long time.”
Smith pointed out that
Council members did their best
to reduce the footprint of the
new lift stations before bids
were requested for the project,
including eliminating about 20
feet of 6-foot cypress fencing –
rather than chain-link fencing.
“We knew a chain-link fence
was a no-go in residential areas,”
Smith said. DHEC requires the
fence for security purposes, Gress
pointed out. He added that the
town is doing its best to balance
aesthetics with functionality.
“We’re not going to please
everybody. Some people may be
happy and some people may not
be. My job is to help the engineers
design what’s best for everybody
on the island. This project is for
the entire island for many years
to come,” he said.
“We need it to last, to perform
the best it can while still being
cognizant of the impact it has
aesthetically on the residents,”
Smith added.
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Breach Inlet
Tide Char t
Date High Tide Low Tide
Dec 20 2:23am/2:36pm 8:25am/8:51pm
Dec 21 3:27am/3:36pm 9:30am/9:48pm
Dec 22 4:27am/4:34pm 10:31am/10:43pm
Dec 23 5:22am/5:29pm 11:28am/11:35pm
Dec 24 6:14am/6:21pm 12:20pm
Dec 25 7:03am/7:09pm 12:24am/1:09pm
Dec 26 7:49am/7:55pm 1:12am/1:56pm
Dec 27 8:34am/8:39pm 1:57am/2:41pm
Dec 28 9:16am/9:22pm 2:40am/3:24pm
Dec 29 9:58am/10:05pm 3:22am/4:06pm
Dec 30 10:39am/10:48pm 4:04am/4:47pm
Dec 31 11:21am/11:34pm 4:46am/5:28pm
Jan 1 12:07pm 5:33am/6:13pm
Jan 2 12:26am/12:54pm 6:24am/6:58pm

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
 December 20
ONGOING
WHAT: Trivia for All
WHERE: Poe Branch Library
WHEN: Anytime we are open
MORE INFO: Stop by the library
and try answering some Jeopardy-
style questions. Prizes awarded for
correct answers. 843.883.3914.
WHAT: Harbor Friends Golf
Program
WHERE: Wild Dunes Resort
Harbor Course
WHEN: After 10 a.m.
MORE INFO: The Harbor Friends
golf program is the ultimate
annual VIP pass to one of the
most beautiful courses in the
Lowcountry. Enroll for just $49 to
enjoy year-round perks including
$44 rounds on the Harbor Course,
exclusive monthly offers, reward
punch card for free rounds, and
10% off restaurant & Pro Shop
purchases. 843.886.2301.
Mondays
WHAT: Memoir Writing Circle
WHERE: Poe Branch Library
WHEN: 10:30 a.m.
MORE INFO: Come and share
your stories. 843.883.3914.
Tuesdays
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
and explore in The Charleston
Museum. With a focus on
developing fine motor skills,
each program includes four craft
projects as well as finger paints,
a puppet stage, a sandbox,
and more. $6 Members/$9
Non-Members. To register visit
CharlestonMuseum.org.
Thursdays
WHAT: Mah Jongg Nights
(adults)
WHERE: Poe Branch Library
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.
Third Friday of the Month
WHAT: Homeschool History Days
WHERE: Charleston Museum,
360 Meeting St.
WHEN: 10-11 a.m.
MORE INFO: A special program
for home-schooling families.
These programs feature one of
our field trip classes, a chance
to go through the Museum,
and an activity. Free with paid
admission. To register visit
CharlestonMuseum.org.
Friday, Dec. 20
WHAT: Winter Kidstruction Zone
WHERE: Poe Branch Library
WHEN: Friday, Dec. 20 through
Saturday Jan. 4, all day
MORE INFO: Bring your kids to
the library and let their creative
minds run wild with our building
toys: K’nex, Magnetic Tiles,
Legos, Mega Blocks and wooden
trains. 843.883.3914.
Saturday, Dec. 21
WHAT: Breakfast with Santa
WHERE: Wild Dunes Resort
Is l a nd E y e C a l e nda r
WHEN: 8:30 - 10:30 a.m.
MORE INFO: Head to Wild
Dunes Resort to enjoy a delicious
breakfast with Santa Claus. Kids
can’t resist the combination of
Rudolph’s pancake buffet with its
loads of sweet-tooth toppings and
hot chocolate. Price: $25/adult,
$12/child. destinationhotels.com.
WHAT: Beach Lovers Book Club
(Adults)
WHERE: Poe Branch Library
WHEN: 10:30 a.m.
MORE INFO: Join a lively
discussion of “The Chilbury
Ladies Choir” by Jennifer Ryan.
843.883.3914.
WHAT: Painting with a Palette
Knife (adults and teens)
WHERE: Poe Branch Library
WHEN: 12 p.m.
MORE INFO: Join Sullivan’s
Island artist Hannah Heyward to
learn how to use a palette knife to
paint with acrylics. Registration
is requested. Please call
843.883.3914 to register.
Sunday, Dec. 22
Hanukkah begins
Tuesday, Dec. 24
WHAT: Holiday Dinner
Delivered
WHERE: Right to your door!
WHEN: 1:30 - 4:30 p.m.
MORE INFO: Enjoy a holiday
feast delivered right to your door;
available Dec. 24 and 25. Includes
a whole roasted turkey, giblet
gravy, special salad, mashed
potatoes, green beans almondine,
pies & more Price: $350/family
(serves 8-10). For more info visit
destinationhotels.com.
Wednesday, Dec. 25
Christmas Day
Saturday, Dec. 28
WHAT: Live Music
WHERE: Windjammer, Front
Beach IOP
WHEN: 9 p.m.
MORE INFO: Local country band,
Southwood delivers honest,
electrified hits. Tickets are $10
in advance and $12 at the door.
21 and up. For more information
please visit windjammer.com
Tuesday, Dec. 31
WHAT: NYE Yorktown
Countdown
WHERE: 40 Patriots Point Road,
Mt. Pleasant
WHEN: 9 p.m. - 1 a.m.
MORE INFO: Charleston’s best
New Year’s Eve party includes
Charleston cuisine, an all-
inclusive top-shelf bar, and
multiple stages featuring live
entertainment. VIP tickets are
$195 at showclix.com.
Wednesday, Jan. 1
New Year’s Day
WHAT: Polar Bear Plunge
WHERE: Dunleavy’s Pub,
Sullivan’s Island
WHEN: 2 p.m.
MORE INFO: Pub opens at 9 a.m.
Plunge begins at 2 p.m. The 25th
annual plunge to benefit South
Carolina Special Olympics. For
more information please visit
dunleaysplunge.com.
Monday, Jan. 6
WHAT: Games We Play
WHERE: Challenge Course at
Outdoor Zone in James Island
County Park
WHEN: Part 1: 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Part 2: 1 – 4 p.m.
MORE INFO: Whether there are
new members in your group or
team, you need to learn some
ways to connect better, or you're
just looking to have some fun,
we will provide you with tools
for your toolbox and even give
you writes ups with games we
play (including several that we
don't get to play on the day of
the workshop). If you interact
with youth or adult groups, this
workshop will definitely help you
end 2019 with a bang and start
2020 right. Fee $30. Ages18 and
up. Please call 843.406.6990 to
register.
Tuesday, Jan. 7
WHAT: Trivia
WHERE: Home Team BBQ,
Sullivan’s Island
WHEN: 8 p.m.
MORE INFO: Team trivia night.
Free. For more information please
visit hometeambbq.com.
Sunday, Jan. 12
WHAT: The Works at HomeTeam
BBQ
WHERE: Home Team BBQ
Downtown, 126 Williman Street
WHEN: 9 a.m.
MORE INFO: Experience a
workout class taught by The
Works’ Sarah Frick paired with
guest’s choice of one bloody mary
or mimosa, as well as a variety of
light bites by Home Team BBQ,
with proceeds benefiting Hogs for
the Cause. To reserve your spot
please visit theworkschs.com.
February 8
Sunday, Jan. 19
WHAT: Wild Dunes Author
Series
WHERE: Sweetgrass Pavilion
WHEN: 2 p.m.
MORE INFO: A conversation
with local New York Times best
selling author Mary Alice Monroe,
featuring Elizabeth Berg, Signe
Pike, and Kate Quinn. Doors open
at 1 p.m. Conversation begins at
2 p.m. Tickets are $40 per person
and include hors d’oeuvres, a
complimentary cocktail from
Firefly Distillery, $5 book coupon,
and author meet and greet with
book signing. For tickets please
visit maryalicemonroe.com.
Saturday, Feb. 8
WHAT: Doggie Day at the Rec
WHERE: Isle of Palms Recreation
Center
WHEN: 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
MORE INFO: Vaccination clinic
9 - 11 a.m. Annual IOP dog
license sales, pet photos, and
dog show contest beginning at
10:30 a.m. This free public event
is sponsored by the City of Isle
of Palms. For more information
please call 843.886.8294.

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Fresh, local seafood, and phenomenal
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Cafe Paname
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Coconut Joe’s &
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Spectacular views of the Atlantic on the
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during the summer. $-$$.
Island Joe’s next door featuring coffee and
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The Dinghy
Laid back Key West Vibe, great food
options, unique beers on tap, spacious side
porch, and live music. $-$$
843.242.8310
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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. $-$$
843.883.9646
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island eats
2213 Middle St., Sullivan's Island
High Thyme
A small island bistro, with a wide range
of dishes, from seafood, tapas on Tuesday,
and a Sunday brunch. $$-$$$
843.883.3536
highthymecuisine.com
2213 Middle St, Sullivan’s Island
Home Team BBQ
Not limited to barbeque, this casual eatery
also serves salads, wraps, tacos, and
quesadillas, Sunday Brunch. $$
843.883.3131
hometeambbq.com
2209 Middle St, Sullivan’s Island
Luke N Ollie
Easygoing storefront pizza shop with
outdoor seating serving an array of Italian
mainstays.
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. $$
882-8172
mex1coastalcantina.com
2205 Middle St, Sullivan’s Island
Middle St Market
Deli sandwiches, fresh salads, gourmet
groceries, and locally-sourced products
and gifts from the team behind Home
Team BBQ. $
843.516.4660
middlestreetmarket.com
2213 Middle Street, Sullivan’s Island
Morgan Creek Grill
Relax with a front row seat on the
Intracoastal Waterway while enjoying
fresh seafood and southern hospitality. $$
843.886.8980
morgancreekgrill.com
8040 1st Ave, Isle of Palms
The Obstinate Daughter
Restaurant serving contemporary
Southern cuisine, pizza & pasta in a rustic,
coastal-inspired space.
$$-$$$
843.416.5020
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.$-$$
1012 Ocean Blvd
www.papisiop.com
843.926.PAPI (7274)
Poe’s Tavern
Famous for their gourmet burgers and
chicken sandwiches, this Poe-inspired
eatery also features great deals on fresh
fish tacos. $$
843.883.0083
poestavern.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.
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. $$
843.883.3222
saltstation22.com
2019 Middle St, Sullivan’s Island
Windjammer
Lively spot with a bar menu, a deck
overlooking the water, and beach volleyball
court out back. $-$$
843.886.8596
the-windjammer.com
1008 Ocean Blvd, Isle of Palms
December 20, 2019
Off-road duathlon returns
to Laurel Hill County Park
PROVIDED
FOR ISLAND EYE NEWS
T
he third annual Off-Road
Duathlon competition will
return to Laurel Hill County
Park in Mount Pleasant on Saturday,
Jan. 18. Registration is now open.
The three-part race will feature a
two-mile run followed by a seven-
mile bike ride and will finish with
another two-mile run, on the scenic
off-road trails of Laurel Hill County
Park. The event is beginner-friendly,
and is presented by the Charleston
County Park and Recreation
Commission in partnership with
Anne Moore Endurance Coaching
and Mt. Pleasant Velo. “This is a great
event for beginners who are looking
to venture into triathlons or other
multi-sport races,” said Anne Moore,
endurance coach and partner with
the Off-Road Duathlon. “It’s also a
fun option for current athletes who
are looking for some cross-training
in the off-season.”
The race will begin at 8:30 a.m. A
transition area will be used for setup
between legs of the race. The bike
portion of the event is best suited for
knobby, wide-tired bikes. Following
the race, bike bags will be given to the
top three male and female finishers,
and masters’ division winners.
Finisher medals will be provided to
all participants.
Helmets are required, and
earbuds, pets and strollers will not
be allowed on the race course.
“This low-key race draws a good
mix of serious competitors and
beginners. No matter their experience
or their fitness levels and abilities,
they are genuinely supportive of
one another. Afterwards, they swap
stories, enjoy a light breakfast, beer
off-island eats
Bacco
Regional Italian restaurant featuring
fresh pastas, fior di latte mozzarella and
Neapolitan style pizzas from the wood
burning oven. $$$
843.884.6969
baccocharleston.com
976 Houston Northcutt Blvd, Mt. Pleasant
Bistro Toulouse
Parisian-style nook serving seasonal,
regional French dishes with a modern
twist, plus global wines. $-$$
843.216.3434
bistrotoulouse.com
1220 Ben Sawyer Blvd, Mt Pleasant
Bon Banh Mi
Southeast Asian Cuisine, Rice Bowls,
Noodles, sandwiches, small plates,
vegetarian options. $
843.388.7080
banhbonmi.com
1440 Ben Sawyer Blvd, Mt Pleasant
Coorg
Coorg Coffee and Regional Indian Cuisine.
$-$$
Mon-Sat 11 a.m.-8 p.m.
www.coorgindiancafe.com
843.936.3176
1440 Ben Sawyer Blvd, Mt Pleasant
Fish Restaurant
Stylish area-sourced seafood spot
15
A seafood
mainstay
MOUNT PLEASANT SEAFOOD
C E L E B R AT I N G 7 5 Y E A R S
BY CHARLES CLAXTON
FOR ISLAND EYE NEWS
P
ersonability and kindness are what unites us. We crave
conversation in a world that emphasizes individuality. A
kind smile, a warm expression, or a meaningful service
can make even the worst of days a little more bearable, and
that’s only part of what the friendly staff at Mount Pleasant
Seafood offers.
and camaraderie,” said CCPRC Throughout the
Fitness and Wellness Manager years, Shem Creek
Allison Foster.  has undoubtedly
Laurel Hill County Park is located changed; some
between Highway 17N and Highway say for the better
41 in Mount Pleasant. For the and some say
Duathlon, runners will enter through for the worse.
the special event entrance location, However, despite
at 1400 Highway 41, and will be the change, Mount
directed to the race start from that Pleasant Seafood
entrance. Access through Park West has remained a
will not be permitted for this event. constant reminder
The race is open to ages 14 of the culture that Charleston is renowned for. Beginning
and up. Participants ages 14-15 in 1945 with Walter Toller, upon his return from serving
must be accompanied by an adult in World War II, the business has remained locally owned
chaperone. Registration is available and operated, approaching its 75th Anniversary in the
now at CharlestonCountyParks.com upcoming year on the storied Mount Pleasant landmark. 
or by calling 843.795.4386. Fees to A common misconception about the business is the
participate are $45 in advance, or singularity of their service model. Mount Pleasant Seafood,
$54 on race day (from 7 – 8 a.m.).  now operated by Isle of Palms resident Sarah Fitch,
Laurel Hill County Park features granddaughter of Mr. Toller, offers a variety of catering
several miles of running, walking services, including oyster roasts, and shrimp boils with
and biking trails that wind through several different side dishes such as hot dogs, hamburgers,
a variety of landscapes. The property chili, and more, in addition to walk-in availability of local
is  over 745 acres in total size  and fish and shrimp. 
features an oak allée, large open The astounding selection and service that the people
meadows, a small lake and gorgeous at Mount Pleasant Seafood put forth is something that is
scenery.  becoming more and more difficult to find in the fast-paced
world we live in. Happy anniversary to the Fitch family
For more information or to register business, and cheers to another 75 years of success.
for the Off-Road Duathlon, visit
CharlestonCountyParks.com or call Mount Pleasant Seafood is located at 1402 Shrimp Boat
843.795.4386. Lane. For more information please call 843.884.4122. 
in Charleston Harbor Resort & Kid Cashew
Marina, deck & rooftop bar. $$-$$$ A place to have fun while enjoying food
charlestonharborfishhouse.com you crave and drinks that work. Our menu
843.284.7070 is inspired by the Mediterranean and the
32 Patriots Point Rd, Mt Pleasant beauty of Charleston. $-$$
www.kidcashewcharleston.com
Flying Biscuit 843.352.7585
Breakfast/lunch 7 am to 3 pm. Featuring 1440 Ben Sawyer Blvd, Mt Pleasant
delicious smothered biscuits. $-$$
www.flyingbiscuit.com Rusty Rudder
843.352.9400 Easygoing hangout offering American eats
794 Coleman Blvd, Mt Pleasant such as BBQ, seafood & steak, plus a bar
& outdoor seats. $$
Ghost Monkey Nano Brewery 843.388.3177
Features a consistent rotation of locally rustyruddermtp.com
brewed beer made in Mount Pleasant. 3563 N Hwy 17, Mt Pleasant
Taproom, live music, food. $$
843.352.3462 Sewee Restaurant
ghostmonkeybrewery.com Southern-style seafood & other fried fare
522 Wando Ln, Mt Pleasant in a casual joint with checkered tables &
homey decor. $$ your island hair salon
H&R Sweet Shop 843.928.3609
Famous redfish and rice, fried chicken, seeweerestaurantinc.com 843-883-9101
shrimp, bbq ribs. $ 4808 N Hwy 17, Awendaw 2205 Middle St, Sullivan's Island
843.884.2118
102 Royall Ave, Mt Pleasant Stack’s Coastal Kitchen
Join us for lunch, where we offer fresh
Jack's Cosmic Dogs soup, salads, and sandwiches. Enjoy
Kitschy space-themed spot serving hot dinner in a casual bistro-style setting, nice TO ADVERTISE IN THE
dogs topped with creative condiments, plus selection and outdoor seating. $$ DINING GUIDE CALL
sides & ice cream. $ 843.388.6968
843.884.7677
jackscosmicdogs.com
2805 N Hwy 17, Mt Pleasant
stackscoastalkitchen.com
1440 Ben Sawyer Blvd, Mt. Pleasant 886 6397