Daufuskie Island, South Carolina http://www.daufuskiesouthcarolina.com/

Posted: Jun 21, 2013 9:26 PM EST Updated: Jun 21, 2013 9:31 PM EST By Jonathan Burton - email DAUFUSKIE ISLAND, SC (WTOC) - WTOC-TV: Savannah, Beaufort, SC, News, Weather Beaufort County's $99.4 million budget for the 2014 fiscal year includes $200,000 for ferry services, and a study that would test long term transportation options to get to and form Daufuskie Island. The proposal calls for $150,000 to go towards the operation of the current ferry service, and $50,000 will be used for the study. The ferry service currently runs twice a day, and two Saturdays a month. County officials say this proposed study will increase ferry services, which will have a positive impact on the Island's economy and property value. Many county residents, like Doug James, say this is a great idea. "Right now, folks who live on the island are handicapped by the lack of transportation," said James. "It is also hurting the sale and resale of homes over there. If I was l...

Stay at the new Osprey Inn at Bloody Point. Plan your golf trip or weekend getaway now by calling or emailing them. 843.341.5522 http://www.bloody-point.com Bloody Point Golf Club and Resort 56 Fuskie Lane Daufuskie Island, South Carolina, 29915 Phone: Eagle's Nest Restaurant & Reservations: 843.341.5522 Pro Shop, General Store, & Administration: 843.341.5566 Membership Office: 843.341.5505 Email: info@bloodypointgolf.com

Dear Front Porch Readers, Please note the following: Daufuskie Farmers' Market Every Saturday from 11AM until 1PM. Located at the County Dock at the end of Haig Point Road (next to Marshside Mamas) ************************* From the Daufuskie Island Foundation: You are invited to celebrate the 37th Annual Daufuskie Day Celebration JUNE 22, 2013 Contact Ervin Simmons 912-660-0500 or Amelia Stevens 843-384-9941 for details. ************************* From the Daufuskie Turtle Team: We had an exciting day Sunday (May 9th). About 12:15 in the afternoon a Loggerhead crawled ashore and nested. Thank you again for your support in reporting this event and your cooperation on the beach observing this event. There were a total of 118 eggs laid. Best regards, Paula Nickels Editor, The Daufuskie Front Porch www.thedaufuskiefrontporch.com

By MATT McNAB — mmcnab@beaufortgazette.com Published: June 6, 2013 A Daufuskie Island resort could face legal action after a miscommunication led to the disturbance of a nesting ground for an endangered bird species. Maintenance workers at the Melrose on the Beach resort disturbed a rookery for wood storks and other birds while clearing brush last month. While the brush-clearing didn't actually damage the rookery -- located on two small islands in a lagoon near the resort buildings -- the incursion into the area may have interrupted the bird's nesting, according to Catherine Tillman, the resort's communications director. Tillman said some wood storks left the area, exposing several nests to the elements, which could cause eggs not to hatch. The incident occurred a day after the resort issued a statement saying it was committed to protecting the rookery. Tillman said the resort's owner, the Pelorus Group,and managing partner JT Bramlette were "sick th...

Dear Front Porch Readers, Please note the following: Daufuskie Farmers' Market Every Saturday from 11AM until 1PM Located at the County Dock at the end of Haig Point Road (next to Marshside Mamas) ******************** A Rookery Education Event sponsored by the Daufuskie Island Conservancy and hosted by Melrose on the Beach will take place on Wednesday, June 12, 2013 at the Island House at Melrose at 4p.m. Christy Hand, Biologist and Wading Bird Expert at the SC Department of Natural Resources and Morgan Wolf, of the US Fish and Wildlife Service will present a program about the Wood Storks, Egrets and baby chicks nesting at the Rookery at Melrose on the Beach. A visit to the Rookery will follow as well as a complementary Cocktail Hour from 5:30-6:30pm at The Beach club at Melrose. Please RSVP to Eileen Pojednic at erpojednic@aol.com. All are welcome to attend. Anyone wishing to stay for dinner at the Beach Club, please RSVP to Melrose @ 843-341-2922 *****************...

Dear Front Porch Readers, Please note the following: Just a reminder that the Daufuskie Community Farm annual meeting and picnic lunch will be this Saturday, May 18th beginning at 12:00 noon. There will be a very brief business meeting followed by a short Power Point picture presentation of “The Farms Journey to the Present” For anyone available that would like to pitch in and help with cleanup of the farm we will begin that earlier at 10 am. Please RSVP so we have a head count to: bowwow@hargray.com ************************ Farmers’ Market-Grand Opening! Saturday, May 25th (Memorial Day weekend) 11:00-1:00 at the County Dock *********************** The Daufuskie Artisan Village Celebration announced for Sunday, May 26th from 3:00-5:00 at Melrose Sportsman's Lodge has been postponed. New Date to follow shortly. Thank you for all your responses. ************************ The Daufuskie Island Fire District, in conjunction with Beaufort County, will conduct a Reverse 9...