St. Simons Island, Georgia
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Sep. 10, 2008
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 17th and 18th 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.
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.
Jul. 25, 2008
Categorized in: Just for Fun!
In a time when the majority of us are curtailing extraneous driving due to the high cost of gas, many summer vacationers are looking a little closer to home. In watching the morning news channel recently out of Jacksonville, they had a segment on Staycations---or staying home and enjoying the fun and recreation available in close proximity to home. Certainly the Golden Isles of GA offers a variety of choices as those of us fortunate enough to live here realize the natural beauty and recreational opportunities are simply fabulous. From golf and tennis, to water sports and fishing, our area offers diverse choices for either the athlete or the more sedate sand and sun worshiper. Dining opportunities from surf to turf are accessible and the “shopportunities” in Glynn County should titillate even the most discriminating buyer. Lodging choices range from chain hotels, quaint inns to even the nationally recognized Cloister Hotel on Sea Island.
But even more significant in these days with talk of cut-backs, economy slow-downs and such challenges are the delightful options available for enjoyment at no charge at all. Our public beaches, nature trails, picnic areas and fishing piers and many historical spots are offered to the public at no charge. Don’t forget our phenomenal sunrises, sunsets and the unending marsh vistas to add to a peaceful and memorable holiday.
If you want to plan a get-away, give me a call and come by and visit our office in the Village Area on St. Simons Island. We have two property managers handling vacation rentals now and love to share our area with new guests, and who knows you may get a little sand in your shoes you can’t shake out!
Jul. 10, 2008
I would be remiss if I didn’t make mention of this annual event coming up August 15-16th. For 25 years running, beach music fans have flocked to enjoy great music and camaraderie on Jekyll Island in Southeast GA. A long running headliner is the group known as The Swingin’ Medallions which have been belting out beach music favorites like “A Double Shot of My Baby’s Love” for decades. Friday’s activities kick off with a Golf Tournament and then on Saturday afternoon the tradition of a FREE concert on the beach with live music performances, delicious food from various venders and probably quite a bit of liquid refreshments!
If you love beach music and shag dancing, plan on a visit to the Golden Isles. If you would care to purchase tickets for evening concerts or register for the Golf Tournament, you can go to the Jekyll Island website below:
Jun. 20, 2008
My post of 6/18/08 received numerous comments that I would like to respond to and follow up on:
As you so rightly pointed out, I should have included both urls. As I stated in my initial post, personally, I think Jekyll Island is overdue for a face lift. I was initially opposed to the Linger Longer Development until I attended a presentation and saw the plans. I must admit, I was impressed by their commitment to the environment. All parking lots, sidewalks, etc. will be made of porous materials to allow for natural drainage. That was just one thing that sold me.
Last spring, I attended a conference at Lake Oconnee. During the evenings, I drove around the area and marveled in how beautifully it was being developed. I remember thinking that it was too bad that St. Simons had undergone such an onslaught of unplanned and unregulated development as opposed to this beautiful area that retained so much of its natural beauty. Then I found out that the developer of Reynolds Plantation was Linger Longer. If you haven't gone to that area, I encourage you to check it out.
The reality is that if we don't do something, Jekyll Island will be beyond repair. I am not in 100% agreement with this proposal (I'm very much opposed to the construction of time shares on Jekyll Island). But over all, I personally think that Linger Longer has put together a solid plan for the island as can be seen at www.RediscoverJekyll.com. I have no problem with opposing viewpoints as can be seen at www.SaveJekyllIsland.org. Discussion is good; it is important for the public to be aware and involved.
Jun. 18, 2008
Nobody disagrees with the opinion that many of structures and lodging on Jekyll Island need a facelift, but to what extent and where to position the redevelopment has definitely sparked a huge controversy.
If you have not heard of what’s going on in Southeast Georgia, last year the Jekyll Island Authority sought bids for the revitalization of the island and ultimately awarded the Linger Longer Communities Corporation with the project. Their redevelopment plan includes a new convention center, new hotels and rental cottages to give visitors to our State Park some much needed accommodation choices. From the instant the Linger Longer plans were presented, the dispute between supporters of the project and the opponents ensued. You can hear statements like “Greedy developers intent on creating a exclusive resort with prices out of reach of the average Georgian” or “that Jekyll has declined to a rundown and financially challenged glimmer of what it once was.”
I personally own a rental property on Jekyll Island and therefore have a vested interest in what happens there. I believe that the improvements are needed and I’m grateful that a company with the experience and track record of Linger Longer is willing to spend $350 million to make Jekyll a popular destination again. I am impressed that their plans include many new and innovative “green” materials and methods committed to conservation and ecology.
I sincerely hope that a satisfactory meeting of the minds between proponents and the opposition can soon be reached so plans can go forward. There is a link below if you care to read about the Linger Longer plans:
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