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Elegant Island Living/Julie Andrew
Dolphin Day 2025 Draws Crowds
Hundreds of runners and walkers took to the streets of the Village on St. Simons Island for the 48th Annual Super Dolphin Day races & other activitites benefiting St. Simons and Oglethorpe Point Elementary schools.
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Elegant Island Living/Julie Andrew
Bingo for Designer Bags Benefits Safe Harbor
The 5th annual Designer Handbag Bingo event benefiting Safe Harbor Children’s Center at Frederica Golf Club included a special treat this year: a visit from Lindsay Thomas, founder of Garland Bags.
Elegant Island Living/Julie Andrew
A Taste of Glynn Serves Up Winning Philanthropy
It was a delicious day at A Taste of Glynn in the gorgeous setting of The King and Prince Beach & Golf Resort. This culinary competition allows attendees to sample tasty fare from around the Golden Isles while benefiting Glynn Community Crisis Center
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Memories Made at 2025 ACS Victory Board Daddy Daughter Dance
Ziggy’s was pretty in pink with proud papas and their precious princesses for the Daddy Daughter Dance. It was an afternoon of fun, food, and photo ops benefiting the American Cancer Society presented by the ACS Victory Board.
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Models Illustrate Hope at 25th Annual ACS Breast Cancer Fashion Show
The 25th Annual ACS Breast Cancer Fashion Show and Luncheon was recently held at Sea Palms Resort. 10 models with a combined 45 years as breast cancer survivors walked the runway to support those newly diagnosed and share that THERE IS HOPE!
Elegant Island Living/Julie Andrew
Stewbilee Rocks in Mary Ross Park Once Again
Eager tasters flocked to Mary Ross Waterfront Park to cast their votes for tastiest Brunswick stew at the 2025 Brunswick Rockin’ Stewbilee. This annual cook-off benefiting the Kiwanis Club also featured a car show, pooch parade, live music & more!
Elegant Island Living/Julie Andrew
Dolphin Day 2025 Draws Crowds
Hundreds of runners and walkers took to the streets of the Village on St. Simons Island for the 48th Annual Super Dolphin Day races & other activitites benefiting St. Simons and Oglethorpe Point Elementary schools.
The Crab Trap Celebrates 50 Years
Friends old and new gathered at St. Simons Island seafood institution The Crab Trap to celebrate its 50th anniversary. Stories were told, smiles were shared, food was enjoyed, and more memories were made to add to the five decades that already exist.
Elegant Island Living/Julie Andrew
Glynn Visual Arts Celebrates the Art of Serendipity
The “Art of Serendipity” exhibit of watercolor paintings by Deborah Jinkins recently opened at Glynn Visual Arts. A former student of longtime GVA instructor and SSI resident Lynn St. Clair, Jinkins has works held in collections across the US.
Elegant Island Living/Julie Andrew
St. Simons Land Trust 25th Anniversary Kick-Off Celebration
The St. Simons Land Trust kicked off its 25th anniversary by hosting a celebratory champagne and dessert reception at Island Cinemas, where they debuted their short film “Seeding for the Future.”
Elegant Island Living/Julie Andrew
Contemporary Art Alliance of Georgia Holds First Public Exhibit
The Contemporary Art Alliance of Georgia (CAAGA) recently held its first public exhibit and opening reception at Anderson Fine Art Gallery Studio. The event was a significant milestone for this newly formed organization.
Elegant Island Living/Julie Andrew
Merry Mixer Kicks Off 2024 Holiday Season
Always one of the first holiday parties of the season in the Golden Isles, this year’s Merry Mixer benefiting the Boys & Girls Club of Southeast Georgia definitely had folks rockin’ around the Christmas tree.
Elegant Island Living/Julie Andrew
2024 Festival of Trees Dazzles
The 2024 Festival of Trees benefiting Hope 1312 Collective at Queen + Grant was a beautiful holiday affair. The trees were a dazzling display of creativity and generosity of a caring community.
Elegant Island Living/Julie Andrew
RSM Classic 2024 Wrap Up
The RSM Classic celebrated its 15th anniversary in a BIG way by starting out with some big names at Wednesday’s Yamaha Pro-Am and Charity Putting Challenge. The week continued with fantastic play and a tight finish for Maverick McNealy.
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 - Becoming a "Local"
EIL Publisher David Butler shares a little about what it means to be a "local" and how you can tell the difference just by asking for directions.
Feb 27, 2025
Letters from David - My Dog Ate My Publisher’s Letter
Sometimes inspiration strikes in the most unexpected ways. David Butler shares the impetus behind his February Publisher's Letter.
Jan 30, 2025
Letters from David - Live Your Best Life This Year
EIL Publisher David Butler shares some suggestions for intentional steps you can take each month to start you on the path to living your best life in 2025.
Jan 2, 2025
