Emergency Services Drop-In Event - February 17 | 10:00 a.m.
41st Annual SE Wildlife Exposition - February 17-19
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NEW Podcast Episode
Now Available
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We are pleased to announce a new episode of “Sharing With The Community: A Podcast from the Town of Kiawah Island,” which offers a unique perspective on relevant topics in our community. Featuring a second interview with Mayor John Labriola, this episode is available on all major podcast platforms for streaming.
In this episode, Mayor Labriola discusses the challenges and opportunities the Town of Kiawah Island faces in 2023 and beyond, including the importance of the Town’s Comprehensive Plan, how we can further emphasize engagement between partners and the Town’s financial status following the completion of a recent audit.
Click here for immediate access and to stream all TOKI podcast episodes. Happy Streaming!
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TOKI Emergency Services Drop-In, February 17 |
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From 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. on February 17, the Town is hosting an Emergency Services Drop-In event at the Municipal Center. During the event, representatives from Charleston County’s Emergency Medical Service Department (EMS), St. John’s Fire District, Barrier Island Ocean Rescue, and AirMedCare Network will meet with attendees and answer questions about their services on the island.
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As part of an ongoing study of local bird species, Town's Assistant Biologist Aaron Given and his team banded a record number of birds in 2023. A total of 8,664 birds were banded and released, 5,709 of which were new to the study. Dating back to 2009, Given’s goal is to record and compare data from previous years to ensure the Town of Kiawah Island continues providing a healthy and hospitable habitat for birds and other species. Read more about the study and the most recent results in The Post and Courier here, and learn more about wildlife on Kiawah Island here.
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41st Annual Southeastern Wildlife Exposition |
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Experience the nation’s premier celebration of wildlife, art, and the great outdoors at the Southeastern Wildlife Exposition on February 17 - 19, 2023. Hunt for your next piece of fine art, collect handcrafted goods, witness live demonstrations and get a taste of the Lowcountry.
To purchase tickets, please visit the Visitor Center at Town Hall. Children (ages 10 and under) are free.
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February Meeting:
This is a notification that a BZA meeting will be held Monday, February 13, 2023, at 3:00 p.m., in Council Chambers, Kiawah Municipal Center, 4475 Betsy Kerrison Parkway. This hearing is open to the public.
The Town of Kiawah Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA) will hear comments on the following case(s) at the upcoming meeting:
Case #BZA22-000013: 222 Sea Marsh Drive | TMS# 207-03-00-054
Variance request to reduce the required 30’ rear setback for approximately 786 square feet encroachment for a proposed single-family residence.
Information on the application, including documents submitted by the applicant, is available online here.
Public Comments
Persons interested in submitting public comments should email their comments referencing the case number and TMS number or address to Ms. Petra Reynolds, Town Clerk, at preynolds@kiawahisland.org. The BZA public hearing will be live-streamed (for viewing only) on the Town’s YouTube Channel.
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Charleston County Housing Our Future Plan |
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A community meeting will be held on Monday, February 13, 2023, from 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM at the Kiawah Island Municipal Center. Charleston County County’s Department of Housing and Neighborhood Revitalization will be present to review Charleston County’s Housing Our Future Plan. Members of the community are encouraged to attend the meeting to learn about the plan and provide public comments to the County.
The Housing Our Future Plan is Charleston County’s first comprehensive plan for housing attainability. The plan includes months of research, analysis, and community conversations focused on capacity building, housing creation and preservation, housing stability, and homeownership. It also provides a clear understanding of the needs and challenges facing Charleston County. The plan provides a set of policies, programs, and capacity-building measures designed to help meet housing needs for years to come.
Charleston County’s Department of Housing and Neighborhood Revitalization is now accepting public comments on the County’s draft comprehensive housing plan. The plan can be found here.
The Housing and Neighborhood Revitalization Department will also host several community meetings where the public can view the plan and provide comments in-person. The deadline to submit comments online is March 1, 2023.
For more information about the plan and Charleston County’s Department of Housing and Neighborhood Revitalization, please visit Housing Our Future.
Charleston County Housing Our Future Plan
February 13, 2023 | 11:30 AM -1:30 PM
Council Chambers
Kiawah Island Municipal Center
4475 Betsy Kerrison Parkway
Kiawah Island, SC 29455
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Business License Renewal Notice |
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The business license renewal period has begun. To avoid penalties, all business licenses must be renewed by Sunday, April 30, 2023. Licenses must be renewed using the Town's online service portal.
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Barrier Islands Free Medical Clinic Seeking Executive Director |
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Barrier Islands Free Medical Clinic [BIFMC] is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization based outside of Charleston, SC, whose mission is to understand and serve the health and wellness needs of uninsured, low-income adults who live or work across the Barrier Islands and their connecting communities. As a National Association of Free and Charitable Clinics Gold Star Clinic rated 4 out of 4 stars by Charity Navigator for best practices and ethics, BIFMC has provided over 56,000 free patient visits since 2008, serving over 5,000 uninsured adults without previous access to healthcare. Offering routine ongoing primary care and over 19 subspecialties such as psychiatry, reproductive health, ophthalmology, dermatology, and more, BIFMC relies on the volunteer efforts of over 140 volunteer physicians, nurses, and administrative assistance with a paid staff of 9 employees.
BIFMC is seeking an experienced Executive Director to work in tandem with the Clinic Medical Director and report to the Board Chairperson in order to oversee and execute all aspects of Clinic functions, including operations, staffing, finances, fundraising, direction, and administration of Barrier Islands Free Medical Clinic. The Executive Director, appointed by the Board of Directors and subject to the direction of the Board, is a key leadership position responsible for and directing all strategic and operational aspects of this comprehensive free clinic, with a strong emphasis on growing both the patient population and supporting financial operations of the organization.
Click here to access the full job description and application.
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Kiawah Island Club to Host 8th U.S. Amateur Four-Ball Championship - Call for Volunteers |
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As one of the premier organizations in the world of golf today, the USGA administers fourteen separate national championships, ten of which are expressly for amateurs. The Amateur Four-Ball has quickly become one of the USGA’s most popular events, with close to 2,500 entries every year. This year’s championship will take place right here on Kiawah Island. The practice rounds and stroke play will take place on River Course and Cassique from Wednesday, May 17 through Sunday, May 21. Cassique will host the match play Monday, May 22 through Wednesday, May 24. There are many exciting volunteer opportunities available for those who wish to get involved, while providing services which will add value to the player's experience. Click here to explore available volunteer roles and register. Any questions related to the Championship can be directed to usgafourball@kiawah.com.
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Thank you for voting in the 2022 Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards.
Once again, thanks to your help, The Sanctuary finished as the #1 Resort Hotel in South Carolina and Kiawah Island finished as the #2 Best Island in the Continental United States.
Voting is now opened through 11:59 p.m. on February 27 for the 2023 World’s Best Awards. Once again, both The Sanctuary and Kiawah Island are nominated in their respective categories.
Please take a moment to register here to vote for both The Sanctuary and Kiawah Island to help both rank highly once again in this extremely important campaign. Also encourage your family and friends to vote (not subscription required). While you are there, and as time allows, also be sure to support our vital Convention and Visitors Bureau partnership by voting Charleston for Best City.
These rankings are critically important not only for bragging rights, but ranking highly in one of the world’s most respected travel authorities helps drive the traveling public’s decisions when choosing among destinations and serves as an important tool for our Sales team when bidding for future group business by distinguishing us from our competitors.
Thank you for supporting the Resort and Island!
-Bryan Hunter
Director of Public Relations, KIGR
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California Guitar Trio
Friday, February 24, 2023
Turtle Point Clubhouse | 7:30 p.m.
KIAWAH RESIDENTS - ON SALE NOW
PUBLIC - 2/13 AT 9 AM
Cost: $15 (tickets required)
Celebrating their 30th Anniversary, California Guitar Trio is labeled as “Winning, energetic and highly accessible…” by the Los Angeles Times. The California Guitar Trio is Paul Richards from Los Angeles, Bert Lams from Belgium, and Tom Griesgraber from San Diego. Together, their technical wizardry is breathtaking, as is the wide range of instrumental music the group renders…from unique originals to dazzling, cleverly arranged interpretations of music from Queen and the Beatles, to Bach and Beethoven, and surf music from the Ventures. Visit their website here.
Click here to access TOKI's Events page and view the season planner.
If you are a Kiawah Island resident who has not received your 2022-2023 early access code, please email your Kiawah mailing address to rfoster@kiawahisland.org to register.
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