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Daufuskie’s newest ferry option gives you so much more! Bloody Point Club and Resort is making Daufuskie accessible from Savannah. While the Bloody Point Eagle – a 16 passenger “jet” boat put in to service last month - has been doing a fine job of transporting members and resort guests from Savannah Bend Marina, in 30 minutes or less, the Club wants you to know about their newest addition to the fleet. Welcome “Birdie” a lovely Parker equipped with radar for night runs (can you say dinner in Savannah?) and room for ten passengers. Luggage is secured on the spacious aft deck and the Bimini cover (not shown) will keep passengers who choose to sit outside shaded and dry. Birdie” was in the water at Savannah Bend yesterday and is ready to fly! Give Daufuskie Properties Realty a call to learn more about the life style that is uniquely Daufuskie. Andy is a real estate agent with Daufuskie Properties Realty. He is making all of your Daufuskie Island Realty needs a reality. Be sur...

By BRIAN HEFFERNAN bheffernan@islandpacket.com 843-706-8142 Published Friday, December 28, 2012 Read more here: http://www.islandpacket.com/2012/12/28/2325018/former-daufuskie-resort-employees.html#storylink=cpy About 50 former employees of the now-defunct Daufuskie Island Resort and Breathe Spa received checks this week after a four-year legal battle over unpaid vacation time and health insurance claims. Most of the checks, totaling nearly $175,000, were mailed from a Bluffton law office Thursday, said the employees' attorney, Marshall Horton. The employees' legal fight, which began in 2009, ended last month in a settlement with the former resort and its management company. For some of the former employees, the checks remind them of a time they'd rather not remember. "Over the years, I've just kind of forgotten about it," said former resort manager Tai Ford. "You don't want to sit and wait around for something that may not happen....

Dear Front Porch Readers, From the Daufuskie Island Conservancy: The next Beaufort County Electronic Waste collection will take place the week of January 21st. Keep that in mind when you unwrap your new TV’s, computers, routers, speakers, cell phones, laptops, telephones and small appliances this Christmas. E-waste contains hazardous materials. As of July 1st it’s illegal to put these hazardous materials in our landfill. If you are a Haig Point member, please take these items to the greenhouse. Non-Haig Point members, call Karen Opderbeck (842-3456) or Eileen Pojednic (842-6770) to have your electronics picked up. ************************ From Holley Miles: Daufuskie Island Bald Eagles: Nesting season has begun. (October - May) I help monitor the Bald Eagles for SCDNR here on Daufuskie and I have already observed activity this season. (In the past we have had active nests at Bloody Point, Melrose, and Haig Point.) The Bald Eagle is protected by the Bald and Golden Eagl...

Daufuskie Island hits Fox News. Thanks to Daufuskie Island Cottage for sending this breaking news to me. DAUFUSKIE ISLAND, S.C. Average highs of 61/67 in February/March Still weaving baskets from the sweetgrass that grows wild along the coast, Daufuskie Island's tiny Gullah population--descended from slaves--carefully tends to its traditions. You can take a peek into local life at landmarks like the white clapboard First Union African Baptist Church, built in the 1880s and still in use today. Less than a quarter of this 5,000-acre island has been developed, leaving plenty of open spaces to explore. (And we mean exploring by foot or by golf cart, as no cars are allowed.) One especially nice excursion point is the Haig Point Lighthouse, which has a tower extending from the roof of an antebellum-style house. Sleep As you might guess, Daufuskie isn't an all-inclusive-resort kind of place. A good option is the two-bedroom Daufuskie Island Cottage, a vacation-rental property ...

Dear Front Porch Readers, Please note the following: From the Daufuskie Island Co-op: On behalf of the Daufuskie Island Christmas Parade, we would like to thank everyone who came out and joined us for such a successful parade!! A special thanks for all those people that took the time and effort to decorate a float. It was an amazing turnout and there was so much creativity!!! Another special thanks for all those who made monetary donations, we really do appreciate every penny we received!! It goes toward all the food, decorations, prizes, and helps prepare us to be sure we can continue to put a parade on for the next year. Many thanks to this community for making the Daufuskie Island Christmas Parade a wonderful tradition that will hopefully continue on for many years!!!!!! Thank you!!! ************************************** From Bloody Point: - Black, White & Roses: New Year's Eve Bash at The Eagle's Nest!! Buffet seatings at 6pm and 8pm. $65++ per per...

If you are looking for a last minute trip to Daufuskie my friend Chase Allen from Iron Fish has his house available Rental Available Dec 22-Jan 4, 2013 Iron Fish ---We have a 3 bedroom cottage on Daufuskie that we would rent from December 22-January 4th. The price is $175/night and that includes a golf cart. If you want to stay longer than 6 nights the house rents for $155/night w/ cart. We have paddle boards and kayaks for your use. We also have two bikes. We live in the historic district 1/2 mile from Daufuskie's county landing aka Marshside Mama's. If you are familiar with Daufuskie, we are The Iron Fish Gallery. We would prefer a family and not so much a party crowd. Another golf cart can be arranged for an extra $30/day. This Christmas, come enjoy the community, great natural environment, and the peace & quiet that makes Daufuskie great. Good fishing too!!! We have dock access available if you have your own boat. AS you probably know, the average temp in December i...

Dear Front Porch Readers, Please note the following: From the Daufuskie Island Co-op The annual DI Christmas Parade will be held on December 8th. Lineup at the Hargray Tower at 1:00 PM and parade start between 1:30 and 2:00 PM. BBQ to follow. As in past years Santa and Mrs Claus will be there. Donations are appreciated and checks can be made payable to Daufuskie Island Christmas Parade. Mail to Laura Leigh Miles, P.O. Box 10. ************************************* From the Daufuskie Island Historical Foundation Christmas at The Billie Burn Gift Shop Get in the holiday spirit by visiting the Daufuskie Island Historical Foundation’s Billie Burn Museum for gifts both unique and reasonably priced. New this year are “message in a bottle” kits, "Songs of the South" CDs, honey lip balm, and puppets for kids (including sharks and dolphins) - and a cute alligator bank! And don’t forget the Lowcountry books, note cards, puzzles, postcards and small Spartina449 items. The Museu...