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Diane Bell, Hilton Head Real Estate, Bluffton

AN EARLY MORNING SAIL AT PORT ROYAL SOUND--COMPLIMENTS OF PAM BREDIN

I came across this photo called "AN EARLY MORNING SAIL." The talented photographer is a friend of mine, Pam Bredin, of Hilton Head Island. I hope everyone enjoys the serene beauty this photo evokes.

INTERESTING HISTORICAL TIDBITS ABOUT THE CREATION OF HILTON HEAD ISLAND

I recently came across some interesting tidbits of history concerning Hilton Head Island. What most visitors to our island don't realize, is how relatively "new" our island really is. Unlike Charleston and Savannah, Hilton Head Island was basically created from the early 1950's to present. So, I hope you find some of these facts of interest.

  • In 1949, a consortium of business men purchased 20,000 acres of land for $60 per acre.
  • In 1950, there were only 300 full time residents on the island. Logging was the main business with 19,000 acres being harvested.
  • 1950--the first electricity came to the island by Palmetto Electric Cooperative (still here and doing business.)
  • In 1954, Hilton Head Elementary School opened and served the island's black population.
  • In 1955, the first 2 room motel was erected on Forest Beach
  • In 1956, the James Byrnes Bridge was erected. It was a two-lane toll swing bridge which since has been replaced.
  • 1956 saw Charles Fraser begin to develop Sea Pines Plantation.
  • In 1956, the first supermarket was opened at Coligny.
  • In 1958 the first deed to a lot in Sea Pines Plantation was signed. Beachfront lots originally sold for $5350. By today's standards, that would have been a magnificient investment!
  • Telephone service arrived in 1958
  • The first golf course was built in 1959 in Sea Pines Plantation.

In subsequent blogs, I'll bring you up to date on the more recent island history. Stay tuned!

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TOWN OF HILTON HEAD AND BEAUFORT COUNTY PROTECT 257 ACRES OFF-ISLAND

The Town of Hilton Head and Beaufort County recently announced the purchase of 257 acres of pristine land that is located OFF island. Now, this strikes me as just a bit odd due to the fact that Hilton Head Residents are funding this purchase. However, let me stress that I am in favor of ANY land being protected from future developement if it is as pristine and beautiful as the Ulmer Family land that was included in this purchase.

The purchase was made possible through the Beaufort County Rural and Critical Land Preservation Program. While the original owners will still retain some development rights, the ability to split it into tiny miniscule building lots has been removed. They may still divide it into 25 smaller farm tracts but cannot develop it.

I'm sure there will be some Hilton Head residents who will question this purchase? But in the end, this purchase benefits all of us. One more tract of land is off the developer's horizon.

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Here's an Inexpensive Event for the kiddos--MOMMY AND ME MOVIES AT SEA TURTLE CINEMA

Every other Tuesday morning, the Sea Turtle Cinema offers "Mommy and Me" movies @ 10:30 AM. Juice and cookies are served prior to the event.

Perhaps you're new to the area? Or just visiting for a few days? What a great way to get out and meet some other moms and keep the little ones entertained at the same time.

Admission is $6 for mom and $2 for children with free admission for anyone up to 12 months.

The Sea Turtle Cinema is located on Buckwalter Parkway in Bluffton.

SWEET CAROLINA CUPCAKES--A NEW BUSINESS IN HILTON HEAD!

My sweet tooth is getting the best of me today so I thought I might let you know about a new business that just recently opened in Hilton Head. Sweet Carolina Cupcakes is the first bakery that specializes ONLY in cupcakes. It seems that cupcakes have started to become very popular with the tradition starting a few years back in California.

Here's the scoop if you're interested:

LOCATION: 32 OFFICE PARK RD (SOUTH END OF ISLAND)

PHONE: 843-342-2611 OR 843-338-4061

SOUNDS TEMPTING, DOESN'T IT! Note: photo is courtesy of Wikipedia and does not represent the actual product from Sweet Carolina Cupcakes--I'm sure there product is much grander.