Tea and Symphony
Leaning forward on the podium, Tom Servinsky points to the violin players and, on cue, strings soar above the other instruments.
Author: Ann Taylor
Kids Helping Kids
It’s not every day you hear about a teenager who, with his friends, forms an advisory committee to support a non-profit organization, and two years later is honored with a Community Advocate of the Year Award. Yet if you’ve ever met 17-year-old Colby Lufkin you’ll know the depth of his commitment to Guardian ad Litem (GAL), a program that assists children who end up in dependency court. Any hope for a positive future lies in the hands of citizens who volunteer to become part of a court program, acting in the best interests of an assigned child.
Christmastime At Tara
Merry Christmas! If you’ve never visited Tara Plantation and been greeted by those words, be sure to do so this December. Since 1990, members of the Grall family have invited the public to share in the joy of the Christmas season, and this year promises to be the best ever.
Fair Deal on the Fairways
Professional Roger Van Dyke retired he could have taken it easy, played a few rounds of golf with his buddies and called it a day.
Two Hours and Plenty of TLC
When a co-worker invited Dee Giannotti to a Youth Guidance Christmas party she didn’t intend to become involved on a regular basis; volunteering occasionally at a group event maybe
From The Canvas To The Vase
They make it seem so easy – the “they” being Lee LaPointe and Ann Webber, who can look at a work of art and begin to envision one or more floral arrangements with similar colors, line and form.
A New Birth For Battered Reefs
When most of us think about the ocean we envision an idyllic scene: sun-splashed, blue-green waters, shimmering waves rolling to the shore and perhaps a fish or two jumping in search of food. Then there’s Kemit-Amon Lewis who will tell you all is not picture-perfect beneath the surface, especially when it comes to coral reefs.
Putting Its Trust in The Lagoon
“It’s good to be involved with something that’s bigger than you are, something that affects the lives of so many people,” says Higgins. “It’s easy to forget how important it is to preserve natural lands so that our children and their children will still be able to walk through the mangroves, see all of the butterflies, lizards, frogs and other creatures. Sometimes we take it all for granted and we really can’t afford to.”
The Grownup World Of Kids’ Books
Question: What pecks at its shell when it’s ready to be born? Answer: A hermit crab. So begins an easy-to-read book sure to delight the kindergarten set.
Lessons Learned In The House Of Turtles
How important is tourism to the economic vitality of a region? John Myers will tell you that on a scale of 1 to 10 it ranks right up there at the top.
A Change In Personality
When they saw the oversized lot abundant with impressive oaks, they knew they had found the perfect property. The house itself, however, was another matter.
Doctors After Hours
When it comes time to hang up their white coats and/or surgical gowns, these three doctors go their separate ways, pursuing passions that most of us only dream about. Here are their stories.
Surf's Up At Ocean Park
If you’ve just moved to the area it would be hard to imagine what Easter Lily Lane looked like up until four years ago.
Home By The Sea, Revisioned
A perfectly functional condo, with a breathtaking view of the Atlantic but in need of an update, is revisioned for the 21st century.
Bringing Bermuda To John’s Island
When Bob Lyles saw the house set back from a quiet, oak-shaded street in John’s Island his first thought was what a beautiful setting.
