Life on Kiawah
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Volunteers Geared Up for Loggerhead Nesting Season
We are in the midst of an active loggerhead turtle season! Since August 20, 2009, Kiawah Island has been home to 125 loggerhead turtle nests. A group of dedicated volunteers, known as the "Turtle Patrol," are already busy protecting these nests and ensuring that hatchlings have the best odds of making it safely into the Atlantic.
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Leading Home Magazine Features Up and Coming Charleston Designer
Amy McKinney, a young Charleston-based designer, was recently featured in Better Homes and Gardens. In the article titled Smart Style in a Small Package, Amy talks about her first home and offers ideas for supersizing a small space for little cash.
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Kiawah Named Top Ten Beach
Dr. Beach recently released his America’s Best Beaches list, and ranked Beachwalker County Park at Kiawah Island #8. Described by Dr. Beach as a “nature-lover’s coast,” Beachwalker Park placed just ahead of Hamao Beach in Maui.
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Memorial Day Weekend Open House
Summer at Kiawah is fast approaching and to kick-off this season of sun, Kiawah Island Real Estate is hosting a Memorial Day Weekend Open House. We encourage you to visit with friends and family and tour a selection of six villas and cottages. From ocean view to golf and tennis, these homes represent some of KIRE's finest listings.
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Start Your Summer with a Weekend Concert Series
Freshfields Village will officially welcome summer at Kiawah with a Memorial Day Weekend Celebration, featuring three nights of live music on the green and fun for the entire family. Bring your lawn chairs and blankets and enjoy evenings under the stars as we celebrate the new season.
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Habitat Improvement Initiative
One of the Kiawah Conservancy’s newest programs is the Habitat Improvement Initiative. Its goal is to significantly improve habitat value of developed property on Kiawah Island for our bobcats, painted bunting, and many other species of wildlife, while maintaining the natural beauty of Kiawah.
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Make-A-Wish Wine Festival
The Make-A-Wish Foundation of South Carolina will host its 4th Annual Wine Festival on the Village Green Saturday, May 1 from 6:00 to 9:00 pm.
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Kiawah Earth Fest
In honor of Earth Day, Kiawah Island Golf Resort is hosting special workshops, tours, and volunteer opportunities throughout the week. Earth week at Kiawah will end with the annual Earth Fest event in Night Heron Park.
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Kiawah Island Leash Laws
With spring in the air and beach season fast approaching, there are few tasks more rewarding than taking your dog for long walk around the Island. Before you and your four-legged friend head out to the beach, there are a few rules to keep in mind that will help keep your dog and Kiawah wildlife safe.
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The Sanctuary Hosts Second Annual Gourmet & Grapes Event
Gourmet & Grapes combines the culinary talents of the country’s leading chefs with an assortment of wines from some of the most respected winemakers in the world.
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Ocean Course Tweaked for 2012 PGA
In August 2012, The Ocean Course at Kiawah Island will host the 94th PGA championship and will become only the fifth course to host each of The PGA of America’s…
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Kiawah Island Real Estate Makes Largest Residential Sale in Charleston County History
Kiawah Island Real Estate recently sold an ocean front property for a closing price of $14 million—the highest sales price for a residential real estate transaction in the history of…
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Charleston and Kiawah Named to Travel + Leisure’s Prestigious List
Travel + Leisure recently named Charleston, SC the No. 3 city in US and Canada, and The Sanctuary at Kiawah Island Golf Resort was ranked the No. 17 resort. For…
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PGA Championship to be state’s largest sporting event ever
By Allyson Bird
The Post and Courier
Monday, July 26, 2010
