Archive for May, 2008
Bluffton has Gone “Cowboy” and Hilton Head has Gone Just Odd
Over the past few days, there has been a few strange “animal occurrences” in Bluffton and on Hilton Head.
On Monday, a wayward goat – yes, goat – found itself on the Charles E. Fraser Bridge, the west end of the Cross Island Parkway. After attempts of corralling the animal, the goat decided one of it’s best options was to jump; [...]
Posted: May 22nd, 2008 under Bluffton real estate, Just for fun.
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Longfield Stables are Now Open - Palmetto Bluff Equestrian Center
The newest equestrian center in the Bluffton area is Longfield Stables at Palmetto Bluff. This newest equestrian center is, clearly, the largest and most amenity-packed in the area. The 173 acre facility will offer 24 hour care service for both Palmetto Bluff owners, as well as any transient visitors who are participating in one of [...]
Posted: May 22nd, 2008 under Bluffton, SC real estate, Equestrian Communities, Palmetto Bluff.
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Farmer’s Market Opens in Bluffton/Jasper County Area
A regional farmer’s market has opened in Jasper County, just south of Ridgeland, SC. The market will offer both a wholesale auction for area grocers, restaurants and churches, as well as a retail market for the public. The organizers of the market cited a growing desire for fresh, high quality and local produce from both the [...]
Posted: May 21st, 2008 under Bluffton Information, Just for fun.
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Hampton Lake Block Party - Benefits Habitat for Humanity
There will be a Lakeside block party open to the public in Hampton Lake Thursday, May 22nd, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Included in the festivities are:
Live entertainment by local band “Target”
Boat rides
Firepit cooked S’mores
A variety of foods and drinks offered at Backwater Bill’s Restaurant, The Tower Bar and the lake front grill.
There will be a [...]
Posted: May 15th, 2008 under Bluffton, SC real estate, Hampton Lake, Just for fun.
Comments: 3
Building Green in Bluffton May Become Easier with Improved LEED System
I recently had a conversation with my sister-in-law, a higher up at one of the local Bluffton/Savannah surveying and land planning companies, about how it is possible to to construct “green” buildings using the smartest practices available in the Lowcountry, and of LEED standards, while still falling short of the highest levels of LEED certifications. If that seems confusing, don’t feel [...]
Posted: May 8th, 2008 under Bluffton real estate, Green home building, HGTV Green Home.
Comments: 2
We Have Hit Bottom, The Worst is Over - Wall Street Journal et al.
A number of financial experts are stating that the worst is over for the credit crisis, and that we are nearing the shallows of decline in the housing market. Today, the folks at Yahoo Finance have offered a post about the recent article in the Wall Street Journal, a few comments by John Thain and Henry Blodget as [...]
Posted: May 7th, 2008 under Bluffton, SC real estate, South Carolina real estate.
Comments: 3