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Bloody Point Golf Club Hosts 4th of July Celebration

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Join Bloody Point for a 4th of July celebration! Grill Out, Cart Parade, Cornhole Tournament, Kids' Activities and more! Visit www.bloody-point.com for more information.

Updates from The Daufuskie Front Porch Newspaper

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Dear Front Porch Readers, Please note the following: Bloody Point Golf Club is progressing quickly. The Eagle's Nest Restaurant is now open on Tuesdays for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and is also now accepting reservations for parties of any size. Furthermore, we have launched our General Store, which is located to the left of the main red doors of the Clubhouse. Hours for our soft opening will be 10am-5pm on Thursday, June 7th. ****************************************** Need daybed (somewhat smaller mattress than a regular twin) for a sitting room at 7 Prestwick Green. Please contact me at Margaret@bedfordresearch.org or call 912 598 4725. ****************************************** Daufuskie Farmers’ Market Saturday, June 9th 11am until 1pm County Dock (end of Haig Point Road) Come and enjoy… Pimento Cheese, Sticky Buns, Quiche Lorraine, Tomato Pies, Marinara Sauce, Salsas, Goat Cheese, Variety of Dry Rubs, Boiled Peanuts, Fresh Vegetables and Herbs,...

Special Event Planning on Daufuskie Island

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People are constantly emailing me and telling me they would like to plan their wedding, birthday party, corporate event and many other special events on Daufuskie Island. I would love any person offering wedding planning, flowers, cake, music, catering, and any other party service to email me at fuskiegirl21@yahoo.com so that I can put together a Daufuskie Island vendor list. 

Hilton Head boater rescued from Calibogue Sound after three-hour struggle

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Hilton Head boater rescued from Calibogue Sound after three-hour struggle By CASEY CONLEY cconley@islandpacket.com 843-706-8147 By CASEY CONLEY The Island Packet Published Thursday, May 17, 2012 Updated Saturday, May 19, 2012 10 Comments   Full story: The Island Packet A Hilton Head Island man who fell from a speeding powerboat into Calibogue Sound Tuesday evening escaped serious injury after a New Jersey couple on Daufuskie Island answered his cries for help. John Capin, 51, was in chest-deep water when the rescue party led by N.J. state trooper and part-time island resident John Lebak reached him at about 9 p.m. near Haig Point. Exhausted and disoriented after battling the current Exhausted and disoriented after battling the current for three hours, Capin considers himself lucky to be alive. "I am very thankful John and his wife were out in the golf cart and were able to hear my screams," he said. "I was becoming very tired from all t...

From the Daufuskie Island Front Porch News

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Please make sure that you are subscribed to the Daufuskie Island Newspaper (The Front Porch) also please send a small donation or subscription fee directly to Paula to help with the work that is involved, the printing costs and just the luxury of being updated frequently on the happenings on Daufuskie Island. Here is a recent email blast directly from the newspaper. Grand Reopening of Freeport Marina Saturday and Sunday May 19th and 20th Good food / Drink specials Chiliakaya 1 reggae from Jacksonville Fl. Round trip party boat available call 614-210-610 ************************************* Plan to cheer on Daufuskie's own Haig Point Hot Shots. They will be representing Daufuskie Island this weekend at the USTA South Carolina State Championships in Hilton Head. Below is their schedule. Saturday, May 19 8:00            Aiken          Long Cove Plantation 12:00          Florence    ...

What's New at Melrose and the Daufuskie Island Resort?

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The following report was written by a, Melrose homeowner and POA Board member. All names have been removed from this report to keep them confidential. This is to let you know that the board members are working diligently with the owners of Melrose, the Inn, and the Club to get everything up and running as quickly as possible for all homeowners, club members and guests. John Doe   and I met with several other board members and island business executives, and three or four others from Pelorus Group (The current owners of the Daufuskie Island Resort) for about an hour on Saturday afternoon. I asked them to tell us about their progress, plans, and schedules with information that we could pass on to other property owners. The following are my notes.   ·        There will be a soft opening of the Beach Club on Memorial Day weekend. There will be tours, information, and food provided to the public, and a separate area set aside for members. There is w...

News from the Front Porch Newspaper

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Dear Front Porch Readers, Lots of news and announcements this week - please note: DI Turtle Team The first Loggerhead sea turtle nest on Daufuskie Island for the 2012 nesting season was laid May 5th. "Lights Out - Dusk To Dawn - May 1 Thru October 31" The commercial shrimp season in state waters officially began May 7th. There is the potential for a faulty or illegal TED (turtle excluder device) that will drown a sea turtle if caught in the net, especially the larger turtles. Please report any Strandings (dead or injured sea turtles ) to Holley Miles 843 540-7328 or Tammy Helmuth 843 247-5941. No unauthorized vehicles are allowed on Beaufort County beaches. Thanks for your support. The Daufuskie Turtle Team ************************************* Interested in selling at Daufuskie's own Farmers' Market? Please contact Marianne McEvoy: daufuskie1@yahoo.com The Market will have its grand opening on May 26th (Memorial Day weekend), from 11AM-1PM. ...