We are the heart of the business district on Sullivan’s Island and lucky to be so embraced by the amazing and supportive community surrounding us. We are also one of the main sources of revenue to the town and hence have a vital interest in appropriate town governance. There are a myriad of issues that …
Letter To The Editor: Words Of Consideration
I may be late to express my views in writing concerning issues in theupcoming election on Sullivan’s Island, but I’ve been a part of the debatefor decades. Many may have already voted, but may I …
Letter To The Editor: Islanders And Mainlanders
Sullivan’s Island does not exist in a world unto itself. The importanceof Sullivan’s Island’s Maritime Forest is closely related to the neighboringcommunities of Mount Pleasant and Charleston. The islands along the coast of South Carolina …
Freedom Of Information Act Lawsuit Challenges City Of Isle Of Palms
By Joshua Hooser for Island Eye News Today Attorney Joshua Hooser of Hooser Legal Counsel, LLC filed a lawsuit against the City of Isle of Palms in the Charleston County Court of Common Pleas, Case …
Message From The Sullivan’s Island Town Administrator
There are a lot of things going on around the Island so I thought an update might be helpful. Please do not hesitate to write back if you have any questions. SUMMER BEACH SEASON AND …
Tidal Wave Isn’t Waving Goodbye … Yet
By Brian Sherman for Island Eye News The city of Isle of Palms wants Tidal Wave Water Sports to pack up and leave the IOP Marina so it can establish a park and green space …
Apr 26 2021
Letter To The Editor: Boy! Are Politics Dirty
Kaye Smith, “cutter.” That’s the label a few of my fellow residents have bestowed upon me. “Less than transparent” is another descriptor recently used by Billy Want in an opinion piece in the Post and Courier. Rarely am I called “duly elected councilwoman”, that one seems to be a hard pill for a few people …
Apr 26 2021
Letter To The Editor: Vote For The People
FACTS: ACCRETED LAND ON SULLIVAN’S ISLAND I have been fortunate to live on Sullivan’s Island for over 44 years. I was here in 1991 when front beach land owners agreed to the covenants and the conservation district on the front beach to stop future construction as lots accreted. State law had long protected front beach …
Apr 26 2021
Letter To The Editor: Fate Of The Forest
As a 40-year resident of Sullivan’s Island I want to state again as strongly as possible that our Maritime Forest is a gift from God and nature. All over our Lowcountry we are daily witnessing the loss of our green spaces. To have a Maritime Forest growing on our Island to protect us from storm …
Apr 26 2021
Letter To The Editor: Path To Preservation
After six years on Town Council, and seeing the inner workings of the town, it is my strong conviction that voting for Mayor Pat O’Neil, Gary Visser, Justin Novak, and Scott Millimet is the only path forward for preservation of the Maritime Forest and a reasonable parking plan. These candidates can be trusted for their …
Apr 26 2021
Letter To The Editor: Transparency
Billy Want sent out an email requesting signers for a two page advertisement the anti-settlers were planning for this Island Eye issue. The email stated… “We plan to run a two page ad in the next issue…we think it would be helpful to add fresh signers..we are hoping to run into some people with whom …
Apr 26 2021
Service, Not Self-service
I am writing to endorse Pat O’Neil for mayor of Sullivan’s Island. Pat is an exceptional leader with the highest moral character and integrity. He speaks the truth and considers the needs of all island residents. Pat has a strong grasp of the complex issues we face and a willingness to stand firm when needed …
Apr 26 2021
Letter To The Editor: Men Of Principle
During this very pivotal election that will undoubtedly impact Sullivan’s Island for our children and grandchildren, we need a mayor that is transparent and gives careful deliberation to important issues. Pat O’Neil has demonstrated to us that he is a man of principle and in whom we should entrust the future of our island. The …
Apr 26 2021
Letter To The Editor: Long-term Outlook
We remember Sullivan’s Island of the 1970s, when the primary residences were small homes and beach houses to which Lowcountry owners retreated in the summer months. We remember the beginnings of the land trust and the development of a maritime forest to protect and conserve our natural habitat. We were here when Hurricane Hugo hit …
Apr 26 2021
Letter To The Editor: A New Motto
Another election already! They seem to come so often and they often seem the same. This election is not that. This election will be momentous for the island’s future. When I served on Town Council I defended the motto that Sullivan’s Island was first and foremost a single family residential community. I believe now a …
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