Reverse to Purchase Mortgage

We just had a buyer here at Sun City Hilton Head and they decieded to use the new Reverse to Purchase Mortgage. If you want us to email you information on the Reverse Mortgage for home purchase. Please contact us by clicking the link below and requesting more information on the Reverse to Purchase Mortgage.

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Bluffton, SC 29909

Sun City Hilton Head Home Sold in 35 Days

This Beautiful Sun City Hilton Head home was Listed for sale by South Carolina's premier Real Estate Company Town Square Realty and sold in 35 days.

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Flounder Fishing

There are several ways to Flounder fish. Here are a couple of styles that have worked for me in past years and will certainly work for me this year. As we all know, flounder like structure, therefore we need to fish that structure to catch them. Structure can be described as anything on the bottom that is not completely flat. I call structure, creek mouths, bridge pilings, oysters, rocks, slight depressions in the bottom and many other changes in the bottom. This also means that we are going to give up some tackle in search of him. This is okay, that is one of the reasons that we all work. Work all week, get paid, buy tackle, go fishing, lose tackle, go back to work to make more money to buy more tackle.
Now that you have worked all week to buy tackle, I hope that I will be able to help you catch something to bring home, so you at least feel that you have some return on your money.
FLY FISHING
1. Fishing Shallow water in the backwater creeks with the fly rod. This is fairly easy, you do not need sinking line, long leaders or long accurate cast. I start by heading for the backwater creeks on the very first of the outgoing tide. I then anchor the boat close enough to a small creek mouth, that I can work it pretty good. I like to cast as far in the mouth as I can and slowly work the fly back to the boat. Make your strips about 1 to 2 inches each. I do this several times in each mouth covering all of the mouth before I go to the next mouth.
The bite or strike from a flounder is not usually felt as you would feel a red or trout strike. It is almost like your fly is hung on the bottom, or you might feel a slight tap as the fish sucks in the fly. Now is the time to set the hook.
The fly patterns that I am most likely to use can be found by going to orvis.com, then to fly fishing, then to flies. From their go to Bonefish/Permit. In this selection, I like the following flies for flounder. Bearded Charlie, Belize Bomber, Deepwater Gotcha and the Spawning Gotcha. Go to the category of Snook/Redfish, I like the following; AC's Redfish Hor's Douvre, Kirks Rattle Rouser and the Mud Minnow Slider. Now that you have purchased or tied some flies that resemble some of the previously mentioned flies, you are ready to get catching.
If you have very sharp hooks, a good hook set is about like a six inch brisk strip. After you have hooked Mr. Flounder, the fight is not something to write home about, but they sure do eat good. I like to work a creek mouth for about 15 cast, covering every inch of it, before moving to another mouth. Do not be surprised to catch other fish, such as reds or trout while your fly is being worked in the mouths of these small feeder creeks, as most fish like to use these as ambush points.
Conventional Tackle
Rod and Reel in shallow water. Do exactly the same as above except substitute a Jaw Jacker Jig in 1/8 or 1/4 ounce with a mud minnow, shrimp, mullet or your favorite rubber bait (I like a Sea Striker Shrimp Tail in white, white with a red tip or some sort of root beer color, a Sea Striker curly tail grub will also work, try the same colors, don't forget, Fish Bites also works). Toss it in the mouth and work it back to you very slowly. After you have worked that mouth find another one and do the same. After a few hours of this, you should have enough flat ones for a nice fish fry.
Rod and Reel on deep or fast moving water. I like two styles of presentation for this type of water:
1. Fish finder rig: The line on the spool needs to be 20 pound test PowerPro., From there, slide on an egg sinker from 1/2 ounce to about 2 ounces. Then I slide a bead on the line, this prevents the lead from beating up the knot. Then tie on a Sea Striker barrel swivel and to that a piece of 20 pound test monofilament leader, about 1 to 2 feet long. To the leader tie on a Daichii D-16 Octopus Wide hook, from a # 1 to 2/0 in size.
Now for the bait: Without a doubt, the best flounder bait is a small mullet or mullet strip, but shrimp, mud minnows, Fish Bites or squid will all work fine. If you are using mullet or minnows, hook them from under the jaw and come up through their lips with the hook. For cut bait, I like to run the hook through twice and leave a one to two inch piece hanging out, to flap in the current, like it is swimming. Do the same for the squid.
Now that we are rigged up, it is time to throw our rig in the structure. Look for almost all bridges within several miles of the ocean. Look for rocks, docks, pilings and piers that might provide a current break (eddy), These are where the flounder hang out. Toss your baited rig along this structure, let it hit bottom and slowly work it along the bottom. This is a style of fishing that is better when the bait is worked SLOWWW. Remember, these fish are laying down waiting for something to swim close enough for them to open their big mouth and suck down. These fish are really not designed to chase something down, but rather wait for something to get close, so they can suck it in, that is why we try to fish slow.
Try to work every inch of bottom in the areas that you might think a fish is holding. After you feel that you have worked an area pretty good, then move a little way down and start over. If you are in an area that holds fish, by the end of the day, you should have a few nice fish for dinner.
The float rig: This is the same rig, that I have so many times, employed for trout fishing.
I like to fish bridges and docks with this rig. I will anchor my boat so I can drift out of the back and work the Float Rig in and around the pilings. The bait as with all of the other styles needs to be on the bottom. I like to use a leader about two to three feet long and the lead weight above the leader needs to be about one foot off of the bottom. This allows the bait to drag the bottom. When a flounder grabs your bait, the float will lay away from you and slowly go under, as if it were hung on the bottom. The bite on this style of fishing is going to look as if the rig is hung on the bottom, as it will on occasion. Because the flounder bite and being hung on the bottom look the same, you have to treat each as if there was a fish on. I like to slowly take up the slack and gently set the hook. If you have hooked a flounder, he will be thumping as you wind him to the boat. The bait can be the same as above.

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Pending Sun City Hilton Head Home/Villa

This beautiful home/villa in Sun City Hilton Head listed by Town Square Realty is now pending with an estimated close date of 9/17/2009. It took us 35 days to sell. If you have any dates in mind for a visit or questions about the community please email us. Also, if you live in Sun City Hilton Head and you are considering selling your home contact Town Square Realty's professionals and they will be happy to prepare a competitive market analysis, so you can see the current market value of your home.
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Town Square Realty
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Bluffton, SC 29909

Pending Sun City Hilton Head Home

This beautiful home in Sun City Hilton Head listed by Town Square Realty is now pending with an estimated close date of 10/2/2009. It took us 35 days to sell. If you have any dates in mind for a visit or questions about the community please email us. Also, if you live in Sun City Hilton Head and you are considering selling your home contact Town Square Realty's professionals and they will be happy to prepare a competitive market analysis, so you can see the current market value of your home.

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Town Square Realty

212 Okatie Village, Suite 101

Bluffton, SC 29909

The History of Labor Day

Labor Day: How it Came About; What it Means

Labor Day, the first Monday in September, is a creation of the labor movement and is dedicated to the social and economic achievements of American workers. It constitutes a yearly national tribute to the contributions workers have made to the strength, prosperity, and well-being of our country.
Founder of Labor Day
More than 100 years after the first Labor Day observance, there is still some doubt as to who first proposed the holiday for workers.
Some records show that Peter J. McGuire, general secretary of the Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners and a co founder of the American Federation of Labor, was first in suggesting a day to honor those "who from rude nature have delved and carved all the grandeur we behold."
But Peter McGuire's place in Labor Day history has not gone unchallenged. Many believe that Matthew Maguire, a machinist, not Peter McGuire, founded the holiday. Recent research seems to support the contention that Matthew Maguire, later the secretary of Local 344 of the International Association of Machinists in Paterson, N.J., proposed the holiday in 1882 while serving as secretary of the Central Labor Union in New York. What is clear is that the Central Labor Union adopted a Labor Day proposal and appointed a committee to plan a demonstration and picnic.
The First Labor Day
The first Labor Day holiday was celebrated on Tuesday, September 5, 1882, in New York City, in accordance with the plans of the Central Labor Union. The Central Labor Union held its second Labor Day holiday just a year later, on September 5, 1883.
In 1884 the first Monday in September was selected as the holiday, as originally proposed, and the Central Labor Union urged similar organizations in other cities to follow the example of New York and celebrate a "working men's holiday" on that date. The idea spread with the growth of labor organizations, and in 1885 Labor Day was celebrated in many industrial centers of the country.
Labor Day Legislation
Through the years the nation gave increasing emphasis to Labor Day. The first governmental recognition came through municipal ordinances passed during 1885 and 1886. From them developed the movement to secure state legislation. The first state bill was introduced into the New York legislature, but the first to become law was passed by Oregon on February 21, 1887. During the year four more states — Colorado, Massachusetts, New Jersey, and New York — created the Labor Day holiday by legislative enactment. By the end of the decade Connecticut, Nebraska, and Pennsylvania had followed suit. By 1894, 23 other states had adopted the holiday in honor of workers, and on June 28 of that year, Congress passed an act making the first Monday in September of each year a legal holiday in the District of Columbia and the territories.
A Nationwide Holiday
The form that the observance and celebration of Labor Day should take were outlined in the first proposal of the holiday — a street parade to exhibit to the public "the strength and esprit de corps of the trade and labor organizations" of the community, followed by a festival for the recreation and amusement of the workers and their families. This became the pattern for the celebrations of Labor Day. Speeches by prominent men and women were introduced later, as more emphasis was placed upon the economic and civic significance of the holiday. Still later, by a resolution of the American Federation of Labor convention of 1909, the Sunday preceding Labor Day was adopted as Labor Sunday and dedicated to the spiritual and educational aspects of the labor movement.
The character of the Labor Day celebration has undergone a change in recent years, especially in large industrial centers where mass displays and huge parades have proved a problem. This change, however, is more a shift in emphasis and medium of expression. Labor Day addresses by leading union officials, industrialists, educators, clerics and government officials are given wide coverage in newspapers, radio, and television.
The vital force of labor added materially to the highest standard of living and the greatest production the world has ever known and has brought us closer to the realization of our traditional ideals of economic and political democracy. It is appropriate, therefore, that the nation pay tribute on Labor Day to the creator of so much of the nation's strength, freedom, and leadership — the American worker.

Have a great Labor Day weekend.

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Harbour Town

Harbour Town is pretty much the centerpiece of Hilton Head Island. The Harbour Town lighthouse (Entrance is $1.50 per person) and Harbour Town Marina offer beautiful scenery of Sea Pines, Harbour Town Golf Links, Tybee Island and Daufuskie Island. While climbing the lighthouse stairs, you will get the chance to learn about the history of Sea Pines and the Island. There are also shops and restaurants to enjoy along the way.
Shopping
A Harbour Town Christmas - holiday gifts and treasures - 363-8350 Bailey's LTD - decorative accessories and gifts - 671-4715 Camp Hilton Head 1 & 2 - t-shirts, gifts and souvenirs - 671-3600 Cinnamon Bear Country Store - specialty foods, unique gifts, teddy bears, ice cream. - 671-2219 Currents - women's resort clothing - 671-1919 Fashion Court, Inc. - lingerie, baby clothes, gifts - 671-4710 The Harbourmaster's Shop and Office - essential items for boaters and souvenirs - 671-2704 Harbour Town Crafts - handcrafted items - 671-3643 Harbour Town Golf Links Pro Shop - golf apparel - 671-4485 Harbour Town Marina Store - 671-2704 Harbour Town Toys - specialty toys and clothing - 671-3254 The John Strobart Gallery - fine limited editions and prints of art - 671-2739 Knickers - classic, casual mens apparel - 671-2291 Land and Sea Ware - casual apparel with nautical flair - 671-4131 Linda Hartough Gallery - fine golf and gifts - 671-6500 Nell's Harbour Shop - home and garden accents and accessories - 671-2133 Planet Hilton Head - best nature store in the Lowcountry - 363-5177 Sea Pines Racquet Club Pro Shop - fashion and top equipment - 363-4495 SM Bradford - sophisticated women's fashion and evening wear - 671-9191 The Top of the Lighthouse Shop - gifts and souvenirs and view of the harbour - 671-2810 Match - Striking Vintage Goods - English antiques, sports memorabilia, wines and more. - 671-4653
Dining
CQ's - a landmark for fine foods and spirits - 671-2779 Cafe Europa - breakfast, lunch and dinner with great views - 671-3399 The Crazy Crab - casual harbourside setting serving lunch and dinner 363-2722 Harbour Town Bakery and Cafe - sandwiches, breads, pastries, soups and salads - 363-2021 Harbour Side Cafe - open air cafe specializing in light- 671-2514 The Heritage Grill - breakfast, lunch and dinner overlooking Harbour Town Golf Links. - 363-4080 The Quarterdeck - extensive menu with great view - 671-2222 Scoops - ice cream - 671-3388 Spirit of Harbour Town- many types of dinner cruises - 842-7179 The Sweet Shoppe - frozen treats under Liberty Oak. - 671-2514
Sports/Activities
Barhopper - near shore water or offshore excursions - 671-2704 Boat Charter Information - listing all available charters - - 671-2628 Captain Kid's Cruise - Gregg Russell and Vagabond Cruises team up for a family adventure - 785-7346 Coastal Carolina Yacht Sales - Tiara Yachts and brokerage - 363-6266 Harbour Town Golf Links - home of the Heritage golf tournament - 363-4485 Harbour Town Playground - area favorite for children - 363-4530 Harbour Town Power Boats - the island's finest fleet of powerboats - 363-2628 Hero and Echo - two 32 foot prowler ships - 671-2704 H20 Sports - parasailing, wave runners, envirotours - 671-4386 Izzy A - fish with Captain Greg Clark and his 23 foot SeaCat - 671-2704 Let's Go Sailing Yacht Charters - sailing boats - 671-4386 Manatee - private charter boat for 15 passengers - 671-2704 Sea Pines Racquet Club - a premier tennis facility directed by Stan Smith- 363-4495 Spirit of Harbour Town - dinner cruises. - 842-7179 Sport Fishing - inshore & offshore sport fishing charters - 671-4534 Stars and Stripes - fast and fabulous on a 30 foot catamaran - 842-7933 Stilletto Catamaran - fast and fabulous on a 30 foot catamaran - 671-4386 Vagabond - dolphin cruises and Daufuskie island adventures. - 842-4155
inn at harbour town
The Inn at Harbour Town offers a unique variety of first-class accommodations within The Sea Pines Resort. Experience the intimate boutique-style atmosphere of this AAA Four-Diamond Hilton Head hotel within the resorts much larger estate, which spans 5,000 acres. As a much more traditional alternative to the private villas and vacation homes that collectively comprise the resorts extensive variety of accommodations, the Inn at Harbour Town welcomes you to enjoy the finest luxuries. Here, highly coveted in-room amenities are matched only by our personal butler service - ensuring you the devoted attention you truly deserve. As an elite benchmark for the surrounding Hilton Head South Carolina hotels, the Inn at Harbour Town welcomes you to a landmark setting

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Wildlife in Hilton Head

Hilton Head Island is full of natural inhabitants that are enjoyable to observe.
Bird Watching
Bird watchers love Hilton Head. There are inshore and offshore birds to watch. Shorebirds are fun to watch while they hunt for fish with their skinny legs and long beaks. Brown pelican, egret, ibis, wood storks, and osprey can been seen on the shores and marshes.
Loggerhead Turtles
An endangered species, the endangered Loggerhead Turtle is present in Hilton Head and begins its life buried in the sand as a young hatch ling. The mother deposits 50-150 eggs in a nest in the sand then she journeys back into the ocean leaving the eggs to hatch. The newborn turtles will also escape to the ocean for safety. The turtles can grow to be 350lbs and have the capability to swim up to about 25 miles per hour. The Loggerhead Turtle also has the strongest beak of all Atlantic sea turtles.
Naturally, there are strict laws that protect the turtles. If you find a nest, you should call the local authorities at (843-785-3818). Be sure to not disturb them since heavy fines can be imposed. Many citizens on Hilton Head Island and the Lowcountry devote themselves to the safety of these sea creatures. More about Loggerhead Sea Turtles
Loggerhead Sea Turtles are federally protected and there are strict laws about feeding bottle nosed dolphins.
Bottle nosed Dolphins
Bottle Nosed Dolphins are extremely friendly and can be seen in many parts of Hilton Head Island. There are also many tours that will take you to feeding areas of the dolphins around Calibogue Sound and Broad Creek.
Dolphins are federally protected and there are strict laws about feeding bottle nosed dolphins.
Alligators
Golfers in Hilton Head occasionally cross paths with alligators. Alligators are prevalent in lagoons, ponds, and sometimes the beaches. Tourists and residents should be sure to keep a safe distance between themselves and the alligator(s)
The Fall and Spring are the best times to see alligators and they can grow to about 12 feet long. The sporadically leave the water to raise the temperature of their blood. It is illegal to feed alligators since they can be quite dangerous especially if they feel provoked by an aggressor.
The wildlife in Hilton Head is extremely beautiful so please respect our natural inhabitants.

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Horse Riding on Hilton Head

Horse riding is a hobby enjoyed by all ages and although many start horse riding when young, more people are taking up horse riding for the first time later in life. This section is intended to help both those thinking of starting horse riding as well as the more experienced horse rider.
Lawton Stables
Lawton Stables offers enjoyable guided trail rides for children and adults starting at eight years of age. The riding runs through the Sea Pines Forest Preserve, a 600 acre preserve where many plants and animals can be observed. Also available are pony rides for kids under seven, hayrides (also through the Forest Preserve) and professional training and riding lessons Sea Pines 843-671-2586
Our Experience at Lawton Stables...We had a good time riding the horses at Lawton Stables. I rode a horse named Fire, while my wife - Melissa- rode Benny. Fire seemed to have a slight attitude with me in the beginning but he still cooperated for a nice ride. The guide led us past plenty of wildlife throughout Sea Pines. We passed by Lake Thomas and Lake Joe, saw many birds and even two alligators (one extremely large!). They offered us skin-so-soft which did an excellent job repelling the mosquitoes. $50 per person - worth the money - especially if you have never ridden before.
Sea Horse Farms
Sea Horse Farms also offers trail rides, including beach segments for those eight years old or more (250 Lb. maximum). They also offer pony rides geared to kids birthday parties, with the ponies rented by the hour. Off of Beach City Road 843-681-7746
Belle Island Farms
Located in Oldfield, Okatie, the University of South Carolina New River Campus has its equestrian center here, and the Farms also offer training and lessons. (843) 379-2442
Moss Creek Equestrian Center
Located in Moss Creek, Bluffton, this equestrian center offers a wide range of equestrian activities, from show jumping to dressage to basic riding lessons. (843) 837-6117

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Public golf courses on Hilton Head Island

The Hilton Head Island area is one of the nation's foremost golf towns. Golf Digest readers declared Hilton Head Island Number 10 on its list of the world's best golf resorts (reported on rent101.com). With spectacular oceanfront courses, challenging riverside courses, courses that meander through the centuries old maritime forests, courses beside vast tidal marshes or with Lowcountry flare, sparkling lakes and lagoons, and courses designed by PGA's most noted players, Hilton Head Island is sure to provide you with a memorable golf vacation!
Arthur Hills Golf Course
843-785-1140
Arthur Hills Golf Course at Palmetto Hal
843-342-2582
Barony Golf Course
843-681-1760
George Fazio Golf Course
843-785-1130
Harbour Town Golf Links
843-842-8484
Ocean Course
843-842-8484
Old South Golf Links
843-785-5353
Oyster Reef
843-689-4653
Palmetto Dunes
843-785-1106
Robert Trent Jones Golf Course
843-785-1136
Sea Marsh Course
843-842-8484
Shipyard Golf Club
843-689-4653

Arthur Hills, Palmetto Dunes Resort (843)785-1140
Arthur Hills at Palmetto Hall, Palmetto Hall Plantation (843)689-4100
Barony Golf, Port Royal Plantation (843)689-5600
Country Club of Hilton Head, Hilton Head Plantation (843)681-GOLF
George Fazio Golf, Palmetto Dunes Resort (843)785-1130
Golden Bear at Indigo Run, Indigo Run (843)689-2200
Harbour Town Golf Links, Sea Pines Plantation (843)671-2446
Hilton Head National Golf Club, Mainland over bridge (843)842-5900
Island West Golf Club, Hwy 278 (843)689-6660
Ocean Course, Sea Pines Plantation (843)842-8484
Old Carolina Golf Club, Hwy 278 (843)785-6363
Old South Golf Links, Hwy 278 (843)785-5353
Oyster Reef Golf, Hilton Head Plantation (843)681-7717
Palmetto Hall-Cupps Course, Palmetto Hall (843)689-4138
Planter's Row Golf, Port Royal Plantation (843)689-5600
Robber's Row Golf, Port Royal Plantation (843)689-5600
Robert Trent Jones Golf, Palmetto Dunes Resort (843)785-1138
Rose Hill Country Club, Rose Hill Plantation (843)842-3740
Sea Marsh Golf, Sea Pines Plantation (843)842-8484
Shipyard Golf, Shipyard Plantation (843)689-5600

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Art Galleries and Theatres on Hilton Head Island

The Lowcountry supplies a healthy dose of art and history so it isn't surprising that Hilton Head Island offers many theatres and galleries. Hilton Head, Beaufort, and Savannah is inhabited by some of the most talented artists in the country. No matter the medium or style, you will be pleased by the many venues of art.
Arts Center of Coastal Carolina
843-686-3945
Art to Artalks, LLC
843-597-5774
Hilton Head Art League
843-681-5060
Hilton Head Dance Theatre
(843) 785-5477
Endangered Arts, Ltd
843-785-5075
Camellia Art
843-785-3535
Hartough Gallery
843-671-6500
Red Piano Art Gallery, LLC
843-785-2318
Morris and Whiteside Galleries
843-842-4433
America, Oh Yes! Gallery
843-757-0088
Art and Soul
843-379-2787
Arts Council of Beaufort County
843-379-2787
Bay Street Gallery
843-525-1024

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Shopping in Hilton Head

Bridge Center Shopping
Near Moss Creek Plantation in the north side of Hilton Head. A great source for fabrics, art like Thomas Kinkade-, religious gifts, bar stools and treasures. Great place for home decorations. There are also areas for children to play while you shop. Other shops include Victoria Brooks Fabric Outlet and Pianos N Paradise.
Coligny Plaza
One of Hilton Head Island oldest and most celebrated shopping centers, the Coligny Plaza offers 80 shops and 12 restaurants (dine inside or outside). What makes shopping are so popular? It's across the street from the beach.
Fresh Market Shoppes
Between Palmetto Dunes and Shipyard Plantation. These shops offer great value and price for brand names. There are shops for fashion, shoes, art, vitamins, celebration supplies, golf and other sports There are also great seafood and pizza restaurants.
Harbour Town & Sea Pines Shopping
Harbour Town. Discover boutique shopping at its best. The Harbour Town Shops at The Sea Pines Resort include Lily Pulitzer resort wear at SM Bradford, Tommy Bahama at Knickers, beautiful Lowcountry art at the Stobart Gallery, as well as several unique specialty gift stores.
Resort Shops. Harbour Town Yacht Basin, Sea Pines Center, and South Beach Marina are home to more than 40 independently owned and operated boutique clothing shops, gift and craft galleries, nature stores, jewelry stores, independent art galleries, beach and tourist-oriented T-shirt / souvenir shops.
Island Crossing Shopping Center.
Publix, Walgreen's, Starbucks, and Hollywood Video. Located to the left just outside The Sea Pines Resort's main gate, at 11 Palmetto Bay Road. (843) 842-2632.
Main Street Village
At the entrance of Hilton Head Plantation. Localized shops of merchants offering great savings. Great galleries, wines, snacks, cafes and pubs, and salons. The shops in Main Street Village pride themselves with great prices and friendly services.
Mall at Shelter Cove
As the Hilton Head Island's only enclosed shopping mall, the 256,187-square-foot center attracts both visitors and residents. Great department stores and shops that provide beach like wardrobes along with finesse. Belk, Anne Taylor, Bananna Republic, Waldenbooks, Sunglass Hutt, a food court, and much more!
Park Plaza
Two Eleven Park Wine Bar & Bistro, Harris Teeter, Metropolitan, Imperial Dragon Chinese Food, UPS Store, Brick Oven Cafe, and Marley's Bar & Grill. Located at the corner of Park Plaza and Greenwood Drive, just outside of The Sea Pines Resort main gate.
Tanger Outlet Shoppes I and II
Fabulous name brands for low prices. Located near the North End of the island (after passing Bluffton). These two centers are approximately 2 miles apart. Both offering great places like Tommy Hilfiger, Nike Outlet, Reebok, Wilson Leather, OshKosh B'Gosh, Polo Ralph Lauren, Nine West, Eddie Bauer, Seiko, and loads more! Our favorite would be Outlet II, which is 2 miles after the first.
Village Exchange
Located on 32 Palmetto bay Road, These shops are mostly individually owned. Great place for gifts.
Wal-Mart
How can we forget Wal-Mart? Located on Festival Center at Indigo Run. (Hwy 278) We all forget or need something during any vacation and it is always good to know where the Wal-Mart is! An important land spot for tourists and residences - except maybe Paris Hilton!

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Hunting Island Lighthouse

Hunting Island Lighthouse
16 miles east of Beaufort SC, lies Hunting island State Park and its Hunting island Tower. This tower warned boats away from shallow water and was used as a mapping point between Savannah and Charleston. This lighthouse stands tall at a demanding 132.5 feet.
This tower was specifically built for portability framed with long cast iron sections and bricks. Because of erosion, the lighthouse has been moved. In 1889 heavy beach erosion forced the lighthouse be moved 1.3 miles from its original location. Currently, the island faces heavy erosion that is greatly noticeable even in the last decade.
Along with the Lighthouse, Hunting Island also offers much more like wildlife photo opportunities, crabbing, great sunsets, beach rentals, campground, and much more. Most beach houses are reserved a year in advance.
The marshes here have been used in movies such as Forrest Gump and G.I.Jane.

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Tybee Island Lighthouse

Tybee Island Lighthouse
The original Tybee Island Lighthouse, 90 feet tall, was constructed by order of James Oglethorpe and was finished in 1732. It is America's third oldest lighthouse and one of nineteen light stations in the entire country. It is the tallest of its kind and still continues to run nightly.
Also visit the keeper's cottage and the Tybee Museum along with the gist shop. The lighthouse is closed on Tuesdays and some holidays. Be sure to call in advance for times. 843-785-5801

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Harbour Town Lighthouse

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When Sea Pines founder, Charles Fraser, built the red-and-white striped Harbor Town Lighthouse Hilton Head skeptics thought he was a bit out of his mind. Fortunately, the man had great foresight turning it into one of the most popular landmarks in Hilton Head. The lighthouse is classified as a facsimile lighthouse and is modeled after a a lighthouse in Lancastershire, England.
The tower climbs 90 feet and there are stops within the stairway that displays historic events of Hilton Head, including the construction of the lighthouse itself. There is also a webcam at the top so you can wave to friends at home.
The lighthouse is open seven days a week and carried a $1.50 entry fee. (Sea Pines has $5 entry fee) There are two more lighthouses nearby (within Hilton Head) like the haig point Lighthouse on Daufuskie island and the Hilton Head Range Rear lighthouse in Leamington of Palmetto Dunes.

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Hilton Head Beaches

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Hilton Head offers about 14 miles of beach along the Atlantic Ocean coast and along the Calibogue Sound, some on the Port Royal Sound at Port Royal plantation and Hilton Head plantation has a small beach next to Dolphin Head, also on Port Royal sound.

Alder Lane
Located beside the Marriott Grand Ocean Resort on South Forest Beach Rd. at Alder Ln. Parking is across South Forest Beach Road. Meters are 25" for 15 minutes. This is a wide beach. Amenities include restrooms and drink vending machine. It's an easy bike ride from most south end locations. This beach is equipped with sturdy mats making it wheelchair accessible.

Coligny Beach
This beach is located at Coligny Circle at Pope Avenue and South Forest Beach Drive. This is Hilton Head island's most popular beach. There are volleyball nets and a bar located just off the beach at the Holiday Inn. There are rest rooms, changing rooms, water fountains, sand showers, a playground, and other amenities. This beach is also wheelchair accessible..
Parking is available at the town parking lot behind the Smokehouse restaurant. It's accessible from Pope Avenue across from the Exxon station, and costs $4.00 for the day ($2.00 after 2:00 PM), with in and out privileges. There are also meters closer to the beach, but they are priced at 25" per 15-minute period. Coligny Plaza, adjacent, offers many shops and eateries. Don't park in the Plaza or the merchants may have your vehicle could be towed. Though this beach can become crowded in season, you have only to walk a few hundred yards North or South to get away from the crowds

Crown Plaza Resort
This beach is in Shipyard plantation and is accessible to those staying in Shipyard. Parking is available at the very end of Shipyard Drive, though it fills up in the busy season. Visitors to the Crown Plaza can also enjoy this beach..

Palmetto Dunes Beach
In the vicinity of the Marriott Beach and Golf Resort, this beach is accessible to guests staying in Palmetto Dunes plantation and can also be enjoyed by visitors to the hotel. There is a pleasant ocean front bar at the hotel from where the beach can be admired.

Dreissen Beach
Dreissen beach is also off William Hilton parkway, at Bradley Beach Rd. It has plenty of parking, rest rooms, sand showers and vending machines. It has a playground and a few picnic tables, one with a grill nearby. The boardwalk to the beach is extremely long. If you park here, note the number of your parking space and go to the machine at the building housing the restrooms to pay. It takes quarters. This beach is equipped with the mats that make it wheelchair accessible.

Folly Field Beach
Folly Field beach is located on Starfish Road. Parking is limited (52 spaces at meters at 25" per 15 minute period), but restrooms, sand showers and water fountains are available. While dangerous conditions such as riptides and undertows can exist on any beach, the Folly is an area where swimmers have gotten in trouble. This beach also is equipped with the mats that make it wheelchair accessible.

Islander's Beach Club
As the name implies, this Hilton Head beach is intended primarily for locals. Parking is available only for those who purchase annual permits, which are limited to locals who can present an automobile registration with a local address. You can always have someone drop you off - or walk there. Amenities here include restrooms, changing rooms, playground, soft drink machines, sand showers and a few picnic tables. It's located off Folly Field Road at Sparkleberry Lane (94 Folly Field Rd.). This beach also is equipped with the mats that make it wheelchair accessible.

South Beach
Located in Sea Pines plantation. There is no public parking, so walking or biking are indicated. There are two characteristics of this beach area that are of interest: at high tide there is little or no beach, and tidal currents will move you up or down the beach depending on flow. There are no amenities here. Otherwise, this is a pleasant and where dolphins and other wildlife abound.

Tower Beach
Tower Beach is located in Sea Pines plantation on the Atlantic ocean. The Tower beach is intended for use by property owners,and parking is restricted to property owners, though it is otherwise accessible by bicycle or on foot. It provides restrooms, water fountains, and a picnic area with barbecue grills.

Sea Pines Beach Club
This Hilton Head beach is also in Sea Pines plantation on the Atlantic ocean. It offers many amenities such as restrooms, food service, a bar, picnic tables, showers, entertainment and activities for children (seasonal). It is attended by lifeguards and has some parking, which fills up quickly in season. The Sea Pines trolley provides transportation to the Beach Club from the Greenwood Drive parking lot, Harbour Town and other locations. This beach is available to anyone staying in Sea Pines or who pays the $5.00 entry fee at the gate.

Westin Resort Hotel
This Hilton Head beach is accessible primarily through the hotel, which is limited to hotel guests. It is only a few hundred feet from the Islander Beach Club (see above).

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Dolphin Tours on Hilton Head Island

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Dolphin Tours can be loads of fun. Imagine a pod of dolphins as your traveling companions while sailing around Hilton Head. Experience dolphins, not in tanks - but where they live in the wild. Watch dolphin behaviors that can be seen in only very few places worldwide. Dolphins are not only beautiful and fun to watch, they are an important part of a very complex and fragile ecosystem.
Adventure Cruises Shelter Cove Harbour (843)785-4558, Commander Zodiac South Beach Marina 232 S. Sea Pines Drive 843-671-3344, H2O Sports Center Harbour Town Marina Sea Pines 843-671-4, FUN Harbour Town Yacht Basin 149 Lighthouse Drive 843-671-4534, Inter coastal Water Sports 843-681-4111, Island Water Sports South Beach Maria Sea Pines 843-671-7007, Outside Hilton Head South Beach Marina Village 843-686-6996, Outside Hilton Head The Plaza at Shelter Cove 843-686-6996, Schooner Welcome Shelter Cove Harbour 843-785-5566

Dolphin Fun Facts
Majority of small toothed whales are called dolphins.
A dolphin's dorsal fin is as distinctive as a person's face.
Dolphin's ancestors once lived on land and looked similar to wolves, although they were more closely related to cows.
Killer and pilot whales are considered dolphins.
At first glance, a dolphin's dorsal fin somewhat resembles a shark and has sometimes caused false alarms at beaches.
Dolphins seem to have been blessed with a well-developed sense of humor. Dolphins have been known to silently maneuver behind an unsuspecting pelican and snatch its tail feathers -- usually leaving the bird minus a few.
It has been suggested that the reason dolphins always seem to be grinning is that they understand our language and are patiently waiting for us to learn theirs.

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Wren Villa for Sale at Sun City Hilton Head

24 Raven Lane - Sun City Hilton Head $199,900

Wren Villa, 2bedroom , 2 bath plus Den, Hardwood Floors in Great Room, DR, Hallways and Office, Tile in Kitchen/Baths/Laundry and carpet in the 2 bedrooms. Energy efficient 3M film on windows, Hunter Douglas wood/faux blinds, custom closets in both bedrooms, GE Profile Refrigerator with bottom freezer, Kenmore W/D front load on platforms, Enclosed Porch. 2 car garage, Wooded site on private cul-de-sac. Walk to the Hidden Cypress amenity center. Reg. fee covers insurance, irrigation, lawn and exterior maint.

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Sun City Hilton Head-Crane Model for Sale

MLS# 260887 - Sun City Hilton Head $239,000

Crane Model, 2 car garage with epoxy floor and 4ft ext, Bay Window in the MB &Kitchen, Silestone Counters, Maple Cabinets with Crown Molding in Kitchen, Tile in Kitchen, Foyer, Baths, Laundry and carpet in GR, DR & BRs. Added features include pass thru from Kitchen to Dinning Rm, Crown Molding thru out the house. Huge Screened/tiled patio with the best view in SCHH of #13 on the Hidden Cypress. When you look out back you see Golf, Water and Woods. Shows like a model and shown by appointment only.

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Alligators in Hilton Head and Sun City

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Alligators are perhaps our best known wildlife. For the most part they live in the many lagoons throughout Hilton Head. Alligators are cold-blooded (they have no mechanism to regulate body temperature) so they rely on their environment to survive. During colder weather alligators will come out of their lagoons and lie on the banks in the sun to raise their body temperature. In warmer weather they stay in the water to stay relatively cool. This means the best time to see alligators is in the spring and fall, but exceptions are common. If a lot of rain has lowered the water temperature in the lagoons, the alligators will come out to sun themselves. It also seems sometimes they come out of the water just because they feel like it, for example, on a cloudy day. In Winter (October to March) alligators hibernate, so are rarely seen.
Alligators in Hilton Head can grow to about 12 feet in length. Those larger than that are generally "removed" because they scare people. We locals have an arrangement with the alligators: we leave them alone and they leave us alone. You would be wise to honor that arrangement. Alligators are not normally aggressive toward humans but they are dangerous. An alligator can outrun a horse for a limited distance. Human adults are too big to be alligator prey, but small children and pets are vulnerable, and an angry alligator knows no fear and will go after anything that bothers it. Here are some rules to keep you out of harm's way:
A mother alligator protecting its nest is about the only circumstance an alligator will attack without provocation. This could occur in wooded or brushy areas near lagoons. Nesting is typically May through August, and the mother protects the hatchlings for one to three years.
Feeding alligators is illegal for a good reason. If an alligator sees humans as a source of food, it stands to reason it will approach humans. Alligators lack social skills - they won't ask nicely for a handout. To feed an alligator is to sign its death warrant, for it will become aggressive and will soon be "removed" (yes, killed).
Never let small children or pets play in lagoons or on the banks of lagoons. Alligators are so fast a pet can vanish before its owner can take a deep breath.
If you catch a fish in a lagoon and an alligator wants it, give it up. Reeling in the fish close to you is a very bad idea, as the alligator will see you as competition for food.
There have been very rare instances of alligators at the beaches in Hilton Head. Alligators can stand salt water but prefer fresh or brackish, so an alligator at the beach is out of its normal environment and probably lost. Just keep away from it - if possible report it.

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Kayaking in Hilton Head Island

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Kayaking in Hilton Head Island is a great way to enjoy nature and get in some good exercise. No experience is needed - the kayak rental companies will teach you all you need to know. You need reasonable upper body strength and decent coordination. Life jackets are often required to be worn, (certainly non-swimmers must wear life jackets), and everyone should wear old clothes and foot covering that can get wet.
Hilton Head is the perfect place to go kayaking!

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Crabbing in Hilton Head, South Carolina

Crabbing and Fishing can be entertaining for Hilton Head visitors, but take it to the next level with an outing of crabbing. Crabbing in Hilton Head will surely add some laughs with the entire family. All you need is a bucket, a crab net, a bail of sturdy strong, a sinker weight, and some chicken necks (found in the 101 Things To Do Booklet guide). Now you are ready to meet the Carolina Blue Crab.
Cut the line about ten to twelve feet, add a sinker, then a chicken neck for bait. Go to any crabbing site like a pier, sea wall, sea shore, or dock. Crabs will be closer to shore in murky water and a bit farther out in clear water. Tie the rope in a stick, leave the end with the chicken in the water, and patiently wait.
You'll see the crab nibbling on your line. Once he grabs, pull the line in with him on it and scoop him into the bucket. He must be five inches wide point to point to keep. A crab with an orange spongy belly is pregnant so let her loose. This process can be rather exciting. Keep the crabs wet and cold until you are ready to cook. Tongs may help you get them out of that bucket!
Cooking crab is easy. Throw the crab live into a pot of boiling water. They'll scream these really loud pitched cry, but don't worry about it (JUST KIDDING) Let him cook about fifteen minutes seasoned with lemon salt, and crab boil. When they are ready, they will be dark pinkish around the claws.

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History of Soth Carolina's State Tree

I have lived in South Carolina for 17 years and the tropical palmetto palm is one of my favorite trees. They are easy to transplant and reasonably priced. You can get 10'-30' tall palmetto palm trees installed for $200-$300 each. Make sure they have at least a one year warranty because if they do not grow a new canopy the following season most likely they will not survive. The warranty protects against the few that do not survive transplanting and most landscapers will replace the palm with a new one. The palmetto palm is also South Carolina's State tree. Below is a brief history of this beautiful palm tree.

The state flag of South Carolina was officially adopted in 1861. It has a white crescent and a white palmetto tree on a blue ground. Three white crescents (on a blue background) were first used on a South Carolina banner protesting the Stamp Act in 1765. In 1775, Colonel William Moultrie designed a banner for South Carolina troops; it had a white crescent on a blue field. When South Carolina seceded from the Union, the palmetto tree was added to the flag. The palmetto tree was chosen because this tree had helped South Carolinians defeat the British in a battle at Sullivan's Island (during the Revolutionary War). The South Carolinians built a fort out of palmetto wood, and when the British fired cannonballs at the fort, instead of knocking the fort down, the soft palmetto wood just absorbed the cannonballs.

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Pickleball at Sun City Hilton Head

Pickleball is growing to almost 800 members strong at Sun City Hilton Head. It allows the residents to get out of their house, socialize, exercise and have some friendly competition. I have toured many prospective residents at Sun City Hilton Head and every time I pass the sport complex they ask what are those people playing? My answer of Pickleball is usually followed by what is that? Below is a brief history of the sport and the basic rules.Pickleball was created during the summer of 1965 on Bainbridge Island, Washington, near Seattle. According to co-inventors U.S. Congressman Joel Pritchard, William (Bill) Bell, Jordan Steranka, and Barney McCallum, their intent was to create a fun new sport for the entire family.According to the USA Pickleball Association, or USAPA, the name came from a family dog named Pickles who would chase after balls and then hide them in the bushes. Pickle's Ball was later shortened to "pickleball." Initially, families played pickleball in their backyards on a hard surface, on driveways, and on residential dead-end streets. As the sport grew throughout the 1970s, it evolved from a family activity into a paddle court sport with formalized rules. Now, pickleball is played in school physical education programs and at parks and recreation centers, correctional facilities, camps, YMCAs and retirement communities. The sport is popular among active senior adults, students, and at community centers.The game is played on the pickleball court that is the same size as a badminton court (20 feet wide by 44 feet (13 m) long). The net is set at 36 inches high at the outer edges and 34 inches (860 mm) in the center.[1]The Lines: The baseline is the back of the court. Any balls bouncing past this line are considered out. When serving, you must stand behind this line. Sidelines and the baseline should be painted so that the court dimension falls at the outside of the line. A ball is good if the center of the ball falls on the line. On the serve, a ball hitting the non-volley zone line is considered a fault.The Non-Volley Zone: A line seven feet from the net delineates the non- volley zone. You are not allowed to hit the ball without letting it bounce first if your foot is on or between this line and the net, or if you stumble into this zone after hitting the ball. You may not serve the ball into the non-volley zone.Scoring and Winning: A team gets a point when they win a rally that they served. When a point is won, the players of the scoring team switch sides. The first team to score 11 points wins (must win by two points).The Serve: The player on the right always serves first. The ball must contact the paddle below the waist using an underhand motion and must land in the diagonally opposite court, beyond the non-volley line. The server must hit the ball without bouncing it first. Both players on a team will serve before the service passes to the other team. To keep the first service of a game fair, only the first player serves during the first service of the game.Keeping Track of Scoring: Because players switch sides with each point, a simple scoring system was devised to keep track of who is serving. Before each serve, the server calls out his team’s score, the other team’s score, and then whether he is the first or second server for his team. For example, if his team has 5 points, the other team has 3, and his partner has already served and lost the point, he would call out, “5, 3, Server 2.”The Return: The receiving team must let the ball bounce before returning the serve. Also, the serving team MUST let the returned ball bounce once more before hitting it back. This means that there will be two bounces during the first two hits of the rally (known as the double-bounce rule).Singles Play: The server serves from the right side of the court when his or her score is even and from the left side when the his or her score is odd.I hope this sheds some light on a great sport everyone can play.If you are wanting a tour of Sun City Hilton Head and would like to see the Pickleball courts please email us for an appointment.

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Boomers Moving to Sun City Hilton Head

It is amazing how many people are moving to Sun City Hilton Head. I think much has to do with the quality and amount of amenities in this beautiful community. We sold a home today to a nice coupe from Indiana named Buck and Linda. They both enjoy golf, pickle ball and socializing. After looking at many communities up and down the east coast they decided on Sun City Hilton Head. This will be a second home for the next couple of years until Linda retires and then they will move down full time. Linda and Buck purchased a Surrey Crest model from the developer on a beautifully landscaped privacy berm and more importantly very close to all the amenities. The home will be finished in November 2009 hopefully before Thanksgiving, so Buck and Linda can enjoy the great golfing weather and celebrate Thanksgiving in their new home. Town Square Realty provided buyer representation for Linda and Buck and helped negotiate a great value on the purchase of their new home from the developer. Please contact us if you are interested in buying or selling real estate in the Hilton Head, Bluffton, Sun City/Riverbend and Haven.



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Town Square Realty Grand Opening

It is a great day for Town Square Realty located at 212 Okatie Village, suite 101, Bluffton, South Carolina next to the Food Lion grocery store and the entrance of Sun City Hilton Head. Rick Malon and Donnie Kunich owners of Town Square Realty will be representing buyers and sellers in the Hilton Head area, Bluffton, Sun City, Riverbend and the Haven.

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