Real Estate Blog for the Golden Isles of GA including St. Simons Island, Jekyll Island, Sea Island, and Brunswick, GA.

• Sep. 17, 2008 - Voter Registration deadlines are fast approaching!

In the State of GA, the deadline to register to vote in the upcoming November elections is October 6^th. With the unprecedented Presidential election this year, I hope every one of us will encourage anyone we know not registered to vote to make their application within the next couple of weeks. I am placing a link below that Georgia residents can go to for registration:

http://sos.georgia.gov/elections/voter_registration/voter_reg_app.htm

We all have our own opinions and political beliefs, and I certainly respect other peoples choices even if they differ from my own. Every vote counts and we all need to utilize the privilege of making our voices heard. In these tumultuous times, everyone needs to be involved in this very important process, watch the debates and try to make the most informed decision we can.

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• Sep. 10, 2008 - What's Cookin' in Southeast Coastal GA?

What’s cooking is a competition to find the best Brunswick stew entry out of 50+ teams’ best effort. The annual Brunswick Rockin’ Stewbilee event will be held on October 17^th and 18^th at Mary Ross Waterfront Park in downtown Brunswick, GA. In addition to good food, the well known and popular band KC & The Sunshine Band will entertain with some new tunes and old favorites such as GET DOWN TONIGHT, THAT’S THE WAY I LIKE IT and SHAKE YOUR BOOTY. If moving and grooving to those songs is not enough action, a 5K race is planned, a car show and vendors with their best arts and crafts.

A link follows if you’d like to read more on making a trip for this fun event. I must say, October and November are unusually great months to enjoy the Golden Isles.

http://www.brunswickstewbilee.com/home.html

I am assuming that everyone knows about the rivalry between Brunswick, GA and Brunswick County in southern Virginia. Here in Glynn County we state that the first Brunswick Stew was cooked on nearby St. Simons Island in 1898. Natives of Brunswick County, VA, claim that a Virginia state legislator invented the recipe in 1928 on a hunting expedition and everyone was immediately hooked. No one can say with a certainty which actually made the meaty concoction first, but we definitely know how to make it now. My oldest son and daughter operate Beachcomber BBQ, and have their version which is a very popular item on the menu.

Plan a visit to the Golden Isles of GA this Fall and see why so many others have chosen to make it their home.

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• Sep. 5, 2008 - Beach Party 2008

Just last month we had our 2^nd Beachcomber Beach Party at the beach in front of the Coast Guard Station on St. Simons Island. 50+ friends, clients and agents from our office joined us for a late afternoon picnic.

Here I am attempting to keep the skirt of my dress from flying over my head!

This is Russell and Katrina who just closed on their new home last week.

The weather cooperated famously providing a wonderful coastal breeze that kept away bugs who might have wanted to join in and provided more August outdoor pleasure.

The gentleman is our friend Doug Blanton, a local home inspector, and his grandson.

From left, Ed Stoddard, Nancy Lawman and Janice Adams who are agents with our company.

The boy is my grandson, Lance, with one of our clients on left and my daughter in law, Terri, on right.

This fellow is my "Baby" Jason.

My Grandaughter, Amelia, is on the left with her buddy.

Old and new friends along with ocean breezes and sand dunes make for a great evening.

I am so grateful for the clients who have become my friends and enriched my life significantly. If these beach photographs inspire you to make a visit to the Golden Isles of South GA, please give me a call and look me up. Any opportunity to share this delightful area is most welcome.

Regards,

Sally

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• Aug. 27, 2008 - We Love our GA Bulldawgs!

This Saturday, August 30^th, kicks off the 2008 Football Season with the Dawgs going up against the GA Southern Eagles between the hedges. But the game that is a phenomenal draw to our area and specifically St. Simons Island, is the GA/FLClassic held in Jacksonville, FL. on November 1^st. This game is rivalry personified to say the very least. This game has been named one of the top ten football rivalries by ESPN, College Football News, The Sporting News, Fox Sports and America’s Best Online.

Bulldog fans have long enjoyed the commentary of Atlanta’s legendary radio voice, Larry Munson. Larry underwent surgery recently, and the Bulldog Nation is extremely hopeful that he will be the familiar voice announcing for the 43^rd Season. Mr. Munson coined the phrase for the GA/FL weekend for St. Simons as “the world’s largest cocktail party” which is certainly indicative of a lot of fans and fun going on for the build-up to this very special game.

We are handling rentals and property management now and are already getting calls from individuals getting their plans set for that timeframe. Give us a call if you’d like to plan your trip to the Golden Isles of GA.

BTW – if you would care to review the 2008 Bulldog schedule, go to:

http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/teams/schedule?teamId=61

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• Aug. 18, 2008 - An Island Sprung up from the Ocean is a Bird Refuge

This lovely photo shows pelicans on the pilings and in the distance on the right you'll see the Sidney Lanier Bridge (a cable stayed bridge) which spans the South Brunswick River in Brunswick, GA. The current bridge was built to replace the original lift bridge which was struck by ships two times. Currently it is the longest spnning bridge in GA and named for poet, Sidney Lanier.

An Island Sprung up from the Ocean is a Bird Refuge

There is a small patch of land off Jekyll Island in Southeast GA which has unofficially been named “Bird Island.” This was created less than 1 year ago from dredging in the channel of the Brunswick River to deepen the waterway and that silt being dumped off formed this so-called island. To the surprise of the Non-game Conversation Section of the DNR, this little patch of beach has become a refuge for the white pelican that typically visits the Great Lakes area and not Georgian shores. In addition to the white pelican, two other protected bird species began calling this area home. The least tern, black skimmers and gull-billed tern are nesting on the uninterrupted beach sand. These three species have been hard pressed in their normal roosting habits with development running them from their homes. This isolated island has provided them a protected area for their feeding and the ritual mating dance. Conservationists hope that in coming years this island will help the birds increase in population. The area is closed to the public; however, bird enthusiasts may get close to the shore by boat and observe from afar. Bird watchers have long found our area to be an abundant source for different species, but this is beyond any expectations.

How thrilling to learn of an instance of man’s actions having such a positive impact on nature!

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