When life gives you lemons... Say thank you! This month we’re showcasing citrus. First we take a closer look at the origins of citrus fruit and their evolution into the varieties we commonly see today. Can you they all come from just 4 ancestors?Read more
What would we do without lemons? These tart yellow juicy bits of sunshine have been brightening our lives since ancient times. Read more for luscious lemon info and recipes.Read more
Time to break down the facts about limes. This citrus fruit is one use mainly in drinks, for flavoring and fragrance, and in cooking and baking. And while we all know about Key limes (Think pie!), you may never have heard of the Ogeechee lime.Read more
Now we’ll take a closer look at how oranges arrived in the Golden Isles and learn more about the varieties of oranges and their equally sweet cousins, the mandarins. And kumquats—the littlest cousin with the peel you can eat!Read more
Did you know the U.S. is the top producer of grapefruit? We supply more that 1/3 of the world’s supply. Learn more about how Texas played a big part in the success of the fruit.Read more
There are so many great ways to eat, drink, cook and bake with your oranges, lemons, and other citrus fruit, but you might not have thought of these other creative methods for using and preserving your fruit.Read more
In addition to the hundreds of varieties of the citrus we’ve already discussed, there are some rather strange and more unusual citrus fruits with which you might not be familiar, but are worth a try. You may just find some quite apPEELing!Read more
We love live music in the Golden Isles! The Brunswick Music District kicks off outdoor concerts on February 26 - learn more about the concerts & sponsorship opportunities. A Little Light Music returns to SSI in May with The Tams opening the season.Read more
Misty Johns, Vice President of Coastal Greenery, Inc., shares some expert advice on planting and maintaining citrus trees here in the Golden Isles. She explains how understanding planting, pruning, and feeding the trees helps keep them healthy.Read more
h2o creative group celebrated their 12th anniversary with a “christening” at their office in Historic Downtown Brunswick. Members of the Downtown Development Authority, Chamber of Commerce, friends & family were present for the cock popping ceremony.Read more
Stripling’s in the Golden Isles…You never sausage a place! Stripling’s is an authentic, charming general store that boasts a full-service butcher shop, world famous sausage & jerky, and unique Southern specialties that you can only get in one place.Read more
Even a little rain didn’t stop people from coming out to enjoy the outdoor market at Village Creek Landing. This open air shopping experience allowed attendees to visit vendors offering everything from fine art to fresh produce & jewelry to jam.Read more
You may have heard rumblings of a new oyster bar coming to St. Simons Island. Well, the rumors are true, and the wait is almost over. Dorothy’s Cocktail & Oyster Bar will open their doors in early April.Read more
First Friday draws people to Historic Downtown Brunswick for after-hours shopping, live music, dining specials, and more. February’s festivities included a Kids Port Museum pop-up and The Big Read Kick-Off.Read more
Kudos to the Southeast Georgia Health System team at the Brunswick Campus for meeting their 2020 United Way fundraising campaign goal of $67,500 by finding unique and creative ways to encourage participation!Read more