Savannah

Magical Isle of Hope

I was lucky enough to go to a party at the Isle of Hope Marina last weekend. October is truly the best month to be in the Low Country. The humidity is gone, the sky is blue, the sun is warm, the clouds and stars are so clear in the sky- just a great time to enjoy being outside. The night of the party was just this way- we could wear clothes other then shorts and t-shirts and our hair didn’t go flat ( or frizzy) from the weather and our makeup didn’t sweat off. It’s these simple things that make us happy. Oh yes, no bugs to swat!

These are some pictures of both the marina and the homes along Bluff Drive. If this isn’t perfection, I’m not sure what is….. Enjoy!

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Making News:Savannah Style

I’ve said it before, my guilty pleasure in life is watching Reality TV. Now I don’t watch just any and all shows, but I do have my favorites. Survivor sucked me in the first season ( along with most of America) and then The Apprentice and The Donald, but now everywhere you turn is another reality show you truly can’t believe is actually on TV. Denise Richards “It’s complicated” and the Real Housewives of New York City are two that really are like watching train wrecks, but again- so crazy that you sometimes watch just to see what they’ll do next.

However, there is an extradonary reality show on right now that I encourage everyone to watch. It’s on the TV Guide Network ( you know that station- usually station 3 which constantly runs all the shows on tv and the times but now has branched out into their own various shows?) The 2nd season of Making News is here and it features our local Savannah TV station!!!! And even better, features Tybee’s own local and all around great guy, Michael Sullivan, who is the very experienced Director/News and Community Affairs for WJCL/Fox 28TV Michael is also married to one of our favorite art Gallery owners- Irene Sullivan. (www.irenesullivangallery.com )
Michael just wrote a great article for the Tybee Breeze about his experience and my favorite quote in the story in how Michael told the big reason why the TV Guide Channel should select his station : “You can’t fall off the floor.” They were the lowest rated ABC affiliate for news in America. The previous General Manager for the station was in the federal pen for stealing from the station. The equipment was easily the worst in any station ( and half the time didn’t work properly) and the station was located between two car lots on the South side ( the south side….) of Savannah! Drama! Excitement! Reality TV where we actually know some of the key people! Tybee People no less!!! Tune in Wednesday nights at 8Pm EST on the TV Guide Network , or go on line and watch all the episodes so far to get caught up.

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Waiting in Line


One of the favorite places for our visitors to eat when they come to our area is Paula Deen’s Lady and Son’s Restaurant. We all love Paula and love how much she supports and cares about the Savannah area and all the people here. The Today Show this morning just did a feature story about waiting in line and how people are attracted to waiting in line- because they know it must be good if that many folks are willing to wait! The Lady in Son’s was one of the places they showcased because the average number of people that wait in line- even now in the heat of the summer- is 50 people!!! Visit their website to see some mouth watering pictures of their true southern food! www.ladyandsons.com and be sure to visit ( and wait in line!)

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Tybee Welcomes the Tour de Georgia

Yet again, Tybee’s sights and sounds never cease to amaze me. A quiet Monday morning turned into the kick off event for North America’s premier, professional cycling event – the Tour de Georgia http://www.tourdegeorgia.com/ The start of their 5 day , 660 Mile race across Georgia began on Tybee Island . The race began in downtown Tybee and part of the route included 2nd Ave and Butler Ave which meant that over 100 professional cyclists rode ride past several of our homes including Sea Glass, Nora’s Cottage, Sea Largo, Surf Puppy and M. Paddy Cakes! The street cleaners came first and professionally cleaned these streets ( they are spotless!) and then the police cars led the way, followed by the riders, then all their support crew in cars and motorcycles followed. The route was closed to everyone else so they were driving over 50 mph on our little streets following the riders. TV cameras, Photographers from all over the world, cow bells clanging ( which is how you cheer in professional cycling events!) all lined the street route. What an exciting and spectacular hour!

Susan Kelleher ( one of the owners of two of our homes – Sea Breeze House and Inlet Breeze) and one of the Sea Side Sisters owners and I were both interviewed by the local NBC TV station about the impact of the Tour for Tybee. Click here for the video! Tour de Georgia Economic Impact – News – WSAV.com – Savannah / Hilton Head We’ll keep you posted if this race will kick off on Tybee again next year. What a great way to spend a spring morning!

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