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Elegant Island Living/Julie Andrew
Barrier Island Brewing Buzzin for a Good Cause
The United Way of Coastal Georgia recently held its 3rd Annual Spelling Bee-R at Barrier Island Brewing Co. on St. Simons Island. New UWCG President & CEO Ang DeBoskey was on hand for the festivities, where seven contestants showed their skills! Read more
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Elegant Island Living/Julie Andrew
Festive Fall at Crafts in the Village
Fall means it’s time for pumpkins, pups, popcorn, and more at Crafts in the Village. Come out and join the fun in Postell Park on St. Simons Island to shop artisan products, gourmet goodies, and creations by our local artists. Next up: 11/29-12/1! Read more
Elegant Island Living/Julie Andrew
Beauties and Their Beaux Betting on a Cure
There may have been games of chance, but there were no losers at the Sea Island Retreat Clubhouse during this year’s American Cancer Society Victory Gala. Attendees were “Betting on a Cure” to support our local cancer care programs. Read more
Elegant Island Living/Julie Andrew
Inaugural Golden Isles Film Festival Is a Wrap
The inaugural Golden Isles Film Festival was an event-filled two days showcasing fine filmmaking and a look at the film industry. From screenings of features & shorts to cocktail parties, red carpet & gala, attendees had no shortage of entertainment. Read more
Elegant Island Living/Julie Andrew
Another Fairy Tale First Friday in Downtown Brunswick
Little Red Riding Hood and friends were spotted in Historic Downtown Brunswick for the annual Grimm’s Fairy Tale and Folklore themed First Friday event. Costumes were encouraged and the Big Bad Wolf was put on trial for his alleged crimes. Read more
Elegant Island Living/Julie Andrew
Business After Hours Took Flight at the Brunswick Airport
The Brunswick Golden Isles Airport recently hosted Business After Hours for the Brunswick-Golden Isles Chamber of Commerce. Co-sponsors were 360° Total Marketing, Tipsy McFly’s, PrimeSouth Bank, h2o creative group & Silver Bluff Brewing Co. Read more
Firebox on the Block 2024
Southern Soul Barbeque and a slew of sensational pitmasters and culinary wizards took the annual Firebox Initiative fundraiser to the streets this year. Crowds flocked to Mallery Street despite the drizzle for Firebox BBQ on the Block. Read more
Elegant Island Living/Julie Andrew
BEDlam Equals Beds for Kids in Need
Brogen’s South was the place to be for the annual Back to School Bedlam event. Live music by the Tide Kings, delicious food, drinks, and plenty of great raffle prizes kept things lively at the fundraiser for Operation Bed Spread. Read more
Elegant Island Living/Julie Andrew
Light Music Season Closes With Sweet Sounds of Motown
The sweet Sounds of Motown from the last Little Light Music concert of Summer 2024 attracted visitors from near and far on Labor Day Weekend. Friends and families gathered on the lighthouse lawn to enjoy picnics, fellowship, and dancing by the sea. Read more
Elegant Island Living/Julie Andrew
Rocking the Marsh for OPES Marsh Lab
Oglethorpe Point Elementary School recently held its inaugural Rock the Marsh fundraiser to support the school’s Marsh Lab hands-on learning experience for students. Attendees enjoyed music by The Tide Kings and food from Hootenanny's BBQ. Read more
Elegant Island Living/Julie Andrew
Clean and Green on the Greens
Keep Golden Isles Beautiful recently held its 16th Annual “Clean and Green” golf tournament at Brunswick Country Club. Thomas Bryan, Craig Allen, James Poe and Tommy Stroud made up the team who took home top honors. Read more
Elegant Island Living/Julie Andrew
Dancing Despite the Rain
Although rain put a damper on the Southern Session concert in Neptune Park to benefit The Farm at Oatland North, many people stuck around to dance in the rain. Read more
Elegant Island Living/Julie Andrew
Barrier Island Brewing Buzzin for a Good Cause
The United Way of Coastal Georgia recently held its 3rd Annual Spelling Bee-R at Barrier Island Brewing Co. on St. Simons Island. New UWCG President & CEO Ang DeBoskey was on hand for the festivities, where seven contestants showed their skills! Read more
Elegant Island Living/Julie Andrew
FLOW SSI Charity Paddle 2024
They did it again For the Love Of Water! The F.L.O.W. SSI charity paddle from Gould’s Inlet to Village Creek Landing had 111 registered paddlers this year! Proceeds will benefit S.O.A.R.'s water safety programs for special needs youth. Read more
Letters from David
Letters from David - A slice of island life from the monthly Publisher's Letters of Elegant Island Living Publisher David Butler.
Letters from David - Why You Should Create a Thankful List
EIL Publisher David Butler suggests that we each start a "Thankful List" to cultivate gratitude as a daily practice. He's even got some ideas to get you started. Read more
Nov 4, 2024
Letters from David - Beware of Cyber Scammers
EIL Publisher David Butler shares tips to help you prevent becoming the victim of cyber theft and internet scams. Read more
Oct 2, 2024
