The Kiawah Cup Races to the Island This Fall

August 2016
D I G E S T
The Official Publication of the Kiawah Island Community Association
The Kiawah Cup Races to the Island This Fall
Visit kiawahcup.org for more info!
Come celebrate a unique aspect of our state’s heritage and enjoy
a party on the pool deck, while supporting the work of Kiawah
Cares on the Sea Islands, at the 2016 Kiawah Cup!
The Kiawah Cup is now accepting limited sponsorship
investments for the event. For more information, visit
kiawahcup.org and click on Become a Sponsor.
The Kiawah Cares Foundation (KCF) has partnered with
the Carolina Marsh Tacky Association (CMTA) to bring the
2016 Kiawah Cup to life. The event takes place on Saturday,
Oct. 29 and features a thrilling Marsh Tacky horse race down
Kiawah’s beach.
Ticketing information is coming soon. Save the date and watch
for updates by visiting kiawahcup.org, following our eblasts, and/
or liking the Kiawah Cup on Facebook today!
The Kiawah Cup is KCF's primary fundraiser during the year,
supporting programs for Sea Island seniors, students and the
underprivileged. Volunteer assistance is important for making
this event happen. If you would like to volunteer on event day
or prior to the event (assisting with auction items, sponsorship
investments, etc.), visit kiawahcup.org and click on Volunteer
For the Kiawah Cup to see opportunities.
About the Marsh Tacky Horse and the CMTA
South Carolina designated the marsh tacky (Equus caballus) as
the official state heritage horse in 2010. The marsh tacky is a rare
colonial Spanish horse breed unique to South Carolina. These tough
horses have played a pivotal role in the development and defense
of the state, and were an integral part of life in early Lowcountry
communities. They were once plentiful in the Lowcountry, but
these horses are now endangered with only 360 documented Marsh
Tackies in existence. The CMTA works to preserve and promote
this breed of horse throughout the state.
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August 2016
New Park, Landscape Improvements Coming to Flyway Drive
Two exciting new projects are beginning to come together on
Flyway Drive. The future Surfsong Park is located on a small
section of land at the corner of Flyway Drive and Surfsong
Road across from 65 Surfsong. This relaxing passive park will
be the perfect respite for walkers or bikers in the area, and
will feature benches, a water fountain with pet fountain, and
a butterfly garden. Work is expected to begin in early August
and finish by Aug. 31.
The second project is an extension of the Flyway Drive
landscape renovations that started in 2015. The project area
runs from Surfsong Road to the entrance of Osprey Beach.
KICA will be working within its road rights-of-way.
Work on this project began in June with boring under the
road for irrigation. These landscape renovations are much
smaller in scope than the first phase and are expected to be
complete by July 31.
"KICA is proud to continue its reinvestment into the island's
landscape with these two projects,” said KICA Director of
Operations Shannon White. “We believe they will be beautiful
additions to the area."
For more information and updates on these and other island
projects, visit kica.us/projects.
A Message from Livability: Yard Debris Pickup
A clean, well-landscaped yard is paramount to maintaining and enhancing one's property. Yard work does, however, create debris
that must be disposed of properly. To aid in this process, KICA has the following regulations regarding yard debris.
•Yard debris is picked up every Thursday.
•Debris may be left in paper bags on your property's rightof-way at the street.
•Large amounts must be hauled away by you or your landscaper.
•At no time should you or your landscaper place debris,
including blown leaves, on KICA's easements, rights-ofway or other properties (even if undeveloped).
•Leaves and grass must be placed in paper bags for pickup.
Please speak with your landscaper to be sure they understand the debris regulations on Kiawah. For Town of Kiawah Island
regulations on yard debris, visit kiawahisland.org, and for KICA's Rules and Regulations, visit kica.us.
Digest Contributors
Frances Boyd - Member Volunteer
Virginia Chapel - Member Volunteer
Bill Hindman - Member Volunteer
Shauneen Hutchinson - Member Volunteer
Sue Schaffer - Feature reporter
Deb Stewart - Member Volunteer
Staff Production Team
Doug Reynolds - Communications/Editor
Tammy McAdory - Executive Director
accurately and effectively communicate information to the
membership in a balanced and constructive manner.
Statement of Editorial Policy
KICA will endeavor to report significant island news as well
as informational topics, programs and events of interest to its
members. KICA may from time to time publish editorials in support
Digest Mission Statement
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be submitted by email to communications@kica.us
the Kiawah Island Community Association. Its mission is to
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August 2016
Finance Committee Chair Glenn Brown Retires
Story Highlights
Glenn Brown retires from Finance
Committee after nine years
After nine years on the KICA Finance
Committee (FC), spending the past
four years as its chair, KICA member
Glenn Brown stepped down in June.
Glenn had been chair of the
committee for the past four years
“KICA would like to thank Glenn
for his years of service helping to lead
the association through some extremely challenging financial
times,” said KICA COO Jimmy Bailey. “His experience and
expert guidance will be greatly missed.”
A KICA member since 1980 and full-time resident since
2002, Glenn brought a great mix of education, professional
and community experience. He holds a bachelor's degree in
Management Engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
(RPI), as well as a Master in Business Administration, majoring
in Finance, from the Simon School, University of Rochester.
His professional career included leadership roles in finance
and marketing at Eastman Kodak Company, Rand Incentive
Marketing and BBDO. Public sector experience includes eight
years as Deputy Mayor and CFO of Pittsford, NY as well as
various environmental and architectural review boards.
In addition to his time on the FC, Glenn served as president
of the Turtle Point 1 regime. He has also volunteered with the
Kiawah Conservancy and was instrumental in helping raise
over $500,000 for Habitat for Humanity.
A little known fact about Glenn: You will sometimes find
him as the guest pianist for designer show houses and house
tours sponsored by the Charleston Symphony Orchestra
League or appearing as “the piano man” at the Kiawah
Island Club and other venues, including the popular Trivia
Nights at the Sandcastle.
Glenn and his wife, Joan Collar, met on Kiawah after losing their
spouses to cancer. Their five children and seven grandchildren
live around the world from California to Germany, but enjoy
their time on Kiawah.
“Kiawah attracted me as the most beautiful and environmentally
conscious resort community I had ever seen,” said Glenn. The
flora and fauna and, yes, the people of Kiawah, are part of a
very special community.”
If You Aren't Connected on Facebook, You're Missing Out
facebook.com/kiawahislandsc
Did you know that a manatee was recently spotted in the Kiawah
River? Were you off-island during Tropical Storm Colin in June,
looking for daily updates on the storm and its impact? Did you
hear that member contributions to Kiawah Cares will fund
3,636 book for babies and toddlers on the Sea Islands? These are
just some of the many things you're missing out on if you don't
follow KICA and Kiawah Cares (KC) on Facebook!
By connecting with KICA and KC on Facebook, you:
facebook.com/kiawahcares
• Hear about and sign up for community events FIRST.
• Stay up-to-date on Kiawah community news.
• Receive real-time announcements and alerts.
• Learn about community volunteer opportunities.
• Share your favorite Kiawah Island experiences.
• Connect with KICA instantly from anywhere in the world.
Don't miss out! Connect with KICA and KC on Facebook today!
August 2016
Community Calendar
SUMMER HOURS - Sandcastle: Monday-Friday - 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. • Saturday - 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. • Sunday - 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Sunday
Monday
01
Wednesday
02
4 p.m. Farmers Market
6 p.m. Mingo Point Oyster
Roast and BBQ
07
Tuesday
08
03
10 a.m. Charleston County
Bookmobile
2 p.m. Town Council
09
10
4 p.m. Farmers Market
6 p.m. Mingo Point Oyster
Roast and BBQ
14
15
21
22
17
10 a.m. Charleston County
Bookmobile
3 p.m. Communications
Committee
23
4 p.m. Farmers Market
6 p.m. Mingo Point Oyster
Roast and BBQ
28
2 p.m. Public Safety
Commission
8:30 p.m. Starlight
Cinema: Pan
16
4 p.m. Board of Zoning
Appeals
4 p.m. Farmers Market
6 p.m. Mingo Point Oyster
Roast and BBQ
29
3 p.m. Planning
Commission
8:30 p.m. Starlight
Cinema: Cool Runnings
8:30 p.m. Starlight
Cinema: The Good
Dinosaur
24
2 p.m. Ways and Means
30
Thursday
04
Friday
05
11
06
10 a.m. Cherry Point
Seafood Truck
6 p.m. Music on the
Green: Hot Pepper
3 p.m. Arts Council
12
2:30 p.m. Sea Islands
Parkinson's Support Group
- Care Partners Meeting
(Church of Our Saviour)
18
13
10 a.m. Cherry Point
Seafood Truck
6 p.m. Music on the Green:
Gracious Day
19
2;30 p.m. Sea Islands
Parkinson's Support Group
(Church of Our Saviour)
25
Saturday
20
10 a.m. Cherry Point
Seafood Truck
6 p.m. Music on the
Green: Travis Allison Band
26
8:30 p.m. Starlight
Cinema: Shaun the Sheep
9 a.m. Cars and Coffee
27
10 a.m. Cherry Point
Seafood Truck
6 p.m. Music on the
Green: Shrimp City Slim
31
4 p.m. Farmers Market
6 p.m. Mingo Point Oyster
Roast and BBQ
8:30 p.m. Starlight
Cinema: Zootopia
* The Kiawah Island Golf Resort has several ongoing events during the summer. Please refer to their website for a complete listing.
Recurring Events at the Sandcastle
Association Fitness Classes Offered
• Sandcastle Bible Study - Mondays at 8:30 a.m. • Sandcastle Bridge - Tuesdays at 1 p.m.
• Weight Watchers - Wednesdays at 1 p.m.
• Ladies MahJongg - Wednesdays at 1 p.m.
KICA (Sandcastle)
843-768-3875
kica.us (Events)
Kiawah Cares
843-768-9194
kiawahcares.org
Yoga
Zumba
Strength and Stretch
Water Aerobics
Body Sculpt
Assorted Cardio Classes
**View class times and descriptions at kica.us (Facilities/Fitness Center).
Please note that all fitness classes are complimentary to members.
- KICA Paddlesports Program - www.tidaltrailskiawah.com -
Kiawah Island Golf Resort
843-768-2121
kiawahresort.com
Freshfields Village
843-768-6491
freshfieldsvillage.com
Town of Kiawah Island
843-768-9166
kiawahisland.org
September 2016
Community Calendar
WINTER HOURS - Sandcastle: Monday-Friday - 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. • Saturday - 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. • Sunday - 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
01
Friday
02
Saturday
03
Brown Trash Day
6 p.m. Music on the
Green: The Counts
04
05
06
LABOR DAY
KICA and Town
Offices Closed
11
12
13
1 p.m. KICA Board
Meeting
18
19
7:30 a.m. Kiawah Island
Triathlon
26
3 p.m. Environmental
Committee
2 p.m. Public Safety
Commission
08
10
16
17
2:30 p.m. Sea Islands
Parkinson's Support Group
- Care Partners Meeting
(Church of Our Saviour)
3 p.m. Arts Council
15
2:30 p.m. Sea Islands
Parkinson's Support Group
(Church of Our Saviour)
9 a.m. Cars and Coffee
21
22
23
28
29
30
24
2 p.m. Ways and Means
Committee
Recurring Events at the Sandcastle
Association Fitness Classes Offered
• Sandcastle Bible Study - Mondays at 8:30 a.m. • Sandcastle Bridge - Tuesdays at 1 p.m.
• Weight Watchers - Wednesdays at 1 p.m.
• Ladies MahJongg - Wednesdays at 1 p.m.
KICA (Sandcastle)
843-768-3875
kica.us (Events)
09
10 a.m. Charleston County
Bookmobile
27
9 a.m. Photography Club
3 p.m. Planning
Commission
14
20
4 p.m. Board of Zoning
Appeals
25
07
10 a.m. Charleston
County Bookmobile
2 p.m. Town Council
Kiawah Cares
843-768-9194
kiawahcares.org
Yoga
Zumba
Strength and Stretch
Water Aerobics
Body Sculpt
Assorted Cardio Classes
**View class times and descriptions at kica.us (Facilities/Fitness Center).
Please note that all fitness classes are complimentary to members.
- KICA Paddlesports Program - www.tidaltrailskiawah.com -
Kiawah Island Golf Resort
843-768-2121
kiawahresort.com
Freshfields Village
843-768-6491
freshfieldsvillage.com
Town of Kiawah Island
843-768-9166
kiawahisland.org
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August 2016
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Turtle Point Golf Course Undergoing
Top-to-Bottom Renovation
Story Highlights
Under the consultation of course
designer Jack Nicklaus, Turtle Point
Turtle Point Golf Course
Golf Course is undergoing a top-toundergoing nine-month renovation
bottom renovation. The course closed
on Jan. 4 for the nine-month project.
Plans include rebuilding all 18
greens and expanding fairways
After a thorough examination of
the course, Nicklaus and his team
prepared plans for rebuilding all 18
greens, including moving five greens due to shade issues, and
expanding fairway sizes from 20 acres to 34 acres.
Renovations are expected to be
complete in October
“We’ll be adding new tees on multiple holes and raising a
number of the tee boxes,” said Kiawah Island Golf Resort
(KIGR) Director of Golf Brian Gerard. “One of the most
exciting changes involves the oceanfront sixteenth hole. On
this Par 3, the tee box is being moved away from the dunes so
the player will be hitting his tee shot with the Atlantic Ocean
in the background.”
According Gerard, in addition to the design changes:
• Fairways and greens are being converted to Paspalum, the
salt-tolerant strain of grass that is currently on The Ocean
Course, Osprey Point and Oak Point.
• All new irrigation is being installed on the course.
• More teeing area is being added to give more options on
course set-up.
• Property lines are being cleared making the course look
substantially larger and more open.
According to KIGR President Roger Warren, “The goal is to
both improve the conditioning of the golf course and make the
experience more fun. When we get done people will be excited
because it will feel like a totally new golf course.”
During the renovation, the golf school, which is located at the
Tommy Cuthbert Golf Learning Center adjacent to Turtle
Point’s driving range, is being hosted at other resort courses.
Tomasso, Turtle Point’s Italian restaurant, and the pro shop
remain open throughout the renovation.
The renovation is scheduled to be complete in October in time
for the fall golf season. It is part of an on-going effort to provide
guests with the finest golf experience of any resort. Prior to the
2012 PGA, Pete Dye returned to The Ocean Course and made
a number of course changes to both facilitate crowd movement
during the tournament and to improve playability of the course.
In 2014, under the consultation of course designer Tom Fazio,
Osprey Point underwent a top-to-bottom renovation followed
by Oak Point in 2015.
For more information and updates on the Turtle Point
renovation project, visit kiawahresort.com.
Abandoned Boat Trailer Found at Rhett's Bluff
This boat trailer was abandoned at Rhett's
Bluff during the last week of June. Per
KICA policy, the trailer will be disposed of
if it is not claimed by Monday, Aug. 29.
The owner of the trailer can claim it by
contacting KICA maintenance at mary-lynn.
buck@kica.us or 843-768-2315.
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August 2016
Tips for Fishing and
Crabbing on Kiawah
With its multitude of lakes, ponds and waterways, and thriving
natural habitat, Kiawah Island is home to some of the best
fishing and crabbing locations in the Lowcountry. Catching
a fish isn’t as simple as dropping a line in the water though.
You have to be in the right place at the right time with the
right equipment. Digest spoke with KICA Lakes Department
Supervisor Matt Hill for his expert advice on fishing and
crabbing around Kiawah.
Where should you go?
According to Matt, Bass Pond seemed to be the hot spot this past
fall. Anglers were catching large quantities of big flounder. Other
good ponds are Canvasback, Egret, Pintail and Beachwalker. Any
pond with a dock access will offer a good chance to catch fish.
Crabbing can be done on the creek side at any of these locations.
This is important because crabbing in the actual pond can attract
alligators. This can desensitize them to humans, and they even
begin to relate humans to a potential food source (chicken as
crab bait). Naturally this can be dangerous. It can also lead to
the destruction of the alligator. Crabbing on the creek sides of
drainage structures is recommended. These sites seem to have a
higher abundance of crabs than the ponds.
What’s the best time of year?
The best time of year for fishing in Kiawah’s ponds is spring
through fall. Fish are more likely to bite when the water is above
60 degrees. Flounder, trout and redfish are the most popular
species on the island and in warmer months can be caught on a
number of artificial baits as well as live bait like mud minnows,
shrimp and mullet. Crabs are much more plentiful and easier to
catch in warmer months as well.
Below 60 degrees, fish metabolisms slow rapidly and fishing
becomes much more challenging. With patience and slowing
down fishing methods, fish can be caught in winter months.
What’s the best time of day/tide level?
Time of day is not nearly as important as the tide because
saltwater fish love moving water. A rising tide nearing high tide
is best for fishing. The water is rushing into the ponds over the
weir structures, flushing in all types of baitfish and shrimp. This
creates a current that traps the baitfish. Gamefish line up around
this current, rushing into the pond to feed. Our ponds don’t
always have water rushing in, so when the conditions create this
situation, the fish capitalize.
Crabs can be caught on any tide, but in Matt’s experience, three
hours before, during, and three hours after low tide are best.
Tips on Techniques
According to Matt, a simple “Carolina” rig works best for live
bait fishing. This type of rig consists of s a 0.5-ounce egg weight
with 12-18 inches of leader followed by a hook. The weight
keeps your bait on the bottom in one spot while still allowing
free movement of the baitfish. Another popular rig for live bait
is a float with 12-18 inches of leader. This floats your bait higher
up in the water column then the Carolina rig. Sometimes the
fish are near the surface, and sometimes they are on the bottom.
Fish both rigs to locate where they are biting.
For artificial lures, the most common set up is a 0.25 0.5-ounce jig head with your choice of a 3-4 inch soft plastic
lure. There are many natural colors as well as bright fluorescent
colors. Flounder like a natural or white color, while trout
and redfish will bite anything sometimes preferring the more
brightly colored chartreuse, reds, pink and green (electric
chicken color).
For crabs, a chicken neck or back tied to a 3-ounce weight on
a string works well. Let the chicken sit for a few minutes then
very slowly pull it in. Typically you can feel the crab pulling
back against you if it’s there. When you get it close enough,
quickly net the crab.
IMPORTANT REMINDER:
A saltwater fishing license is required to fish and/or crab on
Kiawah. The license can be obtained by going onto South Caroline
Department of Natural Resources website and following the links
to purchase a license online (dnrlicensing.sc.gov). They might also
be purchased locally from tackle shops and sporting goods stores,
including those in Freshfields and Bohicket Marina.
Article contributed by Digest Member Volunteer Deb Stewart.
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Kiawah Real Estate Trends:
Second Quarter 2016
Sales Price - Second Quarter 2016
Property Type
Homes
$1 million and below
$1 - 2.5 million
$2.5 million and above
Lots
$1 million and below
$1 - 2 million
$2 million and above
Cottages/Villas
1 bedroom
2 bedroom
3 bedroom and above
#
High
Low
Average
Sales Price - Second Quarter 2015
#
High
Low
Average
13
15
6
995,000
520,000
2,495,000 1,075,000
12,250,000 2,900,000
819,604
1,523,333
5,591,667
17 1,000,000 275,000
17 2,234,883 1,050,000
6 20,250,000 3,350,000
699,550
1,647,872
8,533,333
15
5
1
139,900
925,000
1,112,500 1,750,000
2,800,000 2,800,000
457,460
1,397,500
2,800,000
16
3
1
1,000,000 166,000
1,235,000 1,122,500
4,500,000 4,500,000
413,556
1,177,500
4,500,000
11
12
8
585,000
830,000
1,995,000
289,273
515,292
731,000
7
11
8
380,000
732,500
1,820,000
198,000
319,000
472,500
125,000
320,000
435,000
253,357
445,068
723,563
Quarterly Change
#
Price
-24% 17%
-12% -8%
0% -34%
-6% 11%
67% 19%
0% -38%
57% 14%
9% 16%
0% 1%
Note: This report is a summary of all sales transactions on Kiawah Island from all sources. This information was compiled by Kiawah Island Real Estate for the exclusive non-commercial
use of Kiawah Island Digest. While it is believed to be accurate, a lag in reporting recent sales closings may occur due to the nature of obtaining this data from multiple sources.