This summer has been eerily quiet on the tropical weather front for us in the Lowcountry. Remember, things can change quickly.
Roughly 90% of all Atlantic tropical weather typically occurs in August, September, and early October. Hurricane season peaks on September 10. The majority of the biggest storms have appeared within a week or two of September 10.
Now is the time to complete your hurricane preparations. Tidelines began publishing our Hurricane Hints series back in 2017. You can find our Hurricane Hintsanytime on the Tidelineswebsite. Use the Hurricane Hints dropdown menu.
Seabrook Island is more than the place you live – it’s a community shaped by Property Owners who choose to get involved.
This fall, we’re inviting Property Owners to bring their interests, experience, ideas, and perspectives to one of SIPOA’s volunteer committees.
There’s a place for you.
Maybe you’re passionate about protecting Seabrook Island’s natural beauty. Maybe you’re a big-picture thinker, have an eye for design, enjoy working with numbers, care deeply about safety, or simply believe good communication makes a stronger community.
Whatever your strengths, there’s likely a SIPOA committee where you can put them to work.
Join us at the Volunteer Fair to learn about our committees, talk with current volunteers, ask questions, and find an opportunity that interests you.
Monday, September 28 from 4:00 to 6:00 pm TheLake House, Live Oak Hall
Wine, beer & hors d’oeuvres
Ready to make a difference? The Volunteer Form opens September 15 and will remain open until the end of the year.
The Lake House Bocce Ball Tournament has always been about more than bocce. It is about neighbors coming together to make a meaningful difference.
This year, we invite you to join us in supporting the families who stand behind those who serve our country. Together, we can provide hope, stability, and support when it matters most while strengthening the community we proudly call home.
Whether you register a team or donate, your generosity provides hope, stability, and practical support when it is needed most. Click here for more information and to register. The registration deadline is Tuesday, September 15.
-Submitted by Seabrook Island Property Owners Association
Town Hall will be closed on Monday, September 7, 2026, in observance of Labor Day. Town Hall will reopen for normal business hours on Tuesday, September 8.
TOSI’S New Emergency Alert System – The Town of Seabrook Island is switching to Everbridge, a mass notification system that delivers only critical, local emergency alerts. This system will be used exclusively for emergency notifications, including all alerts from the National Weather Service. To read more about it and to sign up, click here.
Beach Rules – Peak season beach rules are now in effect.
TOSI Monthly E-newsletter – To stay up to date with town communications, sign up for the e-newsletter by clicking here.
MEETINGS
There are no meetings scheduled for the week of September 7-11, 2026.
To stay up to date on meeting dates and times, visit TOSI’s calendar located on its homepage.
View the calendar of meetings beyond this week by visiting the home page of TownofSeabrookIsland.org.
Agendas will be posted at least 24 hours before each meeting. All videos can be found on the town’s YouTube channel. Individuals wishing to participate in the meeting via Zoom can call (843) 768-9121 or email pwiggins@townofseabrookisland.org for login information before the meeting.
Seabrook Island Property Owners Association (SIPOA) has partnered with Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) to provide monthly vaccine clinics for the community. Need a vaccine? Please bring your pharmacy and health insurance cards to the event. To find out more, come and meet the pharmacy team!
When: Wednesday, September 9 from 9:00 am – 11:00 am Where: Lake House, Osprey 1
How to attend: Bring your insurance card. Walk-ins are welcome for Flu (regular dose and 65+), but registration is required for COVID-19, RSV, and Shingrix. Click here or on the picture above to register.
The next Vaccine Clinics will be Wednesday, October 14 and Wednesday, November 11 from 9:00 am – 11:00 am.
-Submitted by Seabrook Island Property Owners Association
Seabrook Island is surrounded by beautiful marshes. Beyond their natural beauty, do you know the intricate role these wetlands play in sustaining the island’s diverse wildlife and habitats while also protecting our natural environment?
Seabrook’s marshes are tidal, meaning they flood and drain with the shifting tides. These areas are often inundated with saltwater and support a complex ecosystem.
According to Seabrook Island’s 2025 Guide to Marshes, Seabrook Island is home to approximately 2,000 acres of saltwater marsh, tidal creeks, and marsh islands. These marshlands are an essential part of the island’s natural environment, providing critical habitat for wildlife while helping to absorb floodwaters, reduce erosion, and filter pollutants. At the same time, Seabrook Island’s marshes face increasing pressures from rising sea levels, development, erosion, and other changes to the coastal environment.
Nature Journaling Workshop◊ September 12, 20269:00-11:00 am
Join the Summerville Artist Guild for a peaceful and inspiring morning of nature journaling at Magnolia. This immersive two-hour experience begins with a brief introduction, followed by time spent exploring the gardens—observing, sketching, and photographing the natural world around you. Then, return to the Magnolia Workshop to turn your field notes and sketches into your own personalized nature journal.
A Mindful Morning at Magnolia ◊ September 19, 2026 9:00-11:00 am
Experience a peaceful morning of movement and community at Magnolia Plantation & Gardens. Begin with a gentle yoga flow beneath the live oaks, followed by a slow-paced Lowcountry brunch. Come as you are, move with intention, and stay awhile.
Bluegrass, BBQ & Brews ◊ September 26, 2026 1:00-4:00 pm
Experience the best of Southern tradition at Bluegrass, BBQ & Brews at Magnolia! Gather your family and friends to enjoy a stunning fall afternoon in the Lowcountry. Sample delicious BBQ and local craft beers, then relax under the historic oaks to the sounds of live bluegrass by the Green Levels.
Brackish Bracelet Design Workshop◊ September 26, 2026 10:00 am
Visit Drayton Hall for a Brackish Design Workshop and create something uniquely yours in this hands-on design class. Guests will curate their own layout – selecting from a range of beautiful components, textures, and colors – then work alongside a skilled artisan who will professionally assemble the final piece into a custom bracelet.
It is the perfect blend of creativity and craftsmanship: you design it, Brackish brings it to life. Whether you’re making a meaningful keepsake or a one-of-a-kind gift, you’ll leave with a bracelet that’s as personal as it is polished.
St. Christopher Sustainability Workshop Series Session 1: Coastal Gardening for Native Pollinators September 17, 2026 6:00 pm
All are welcome to join us at St. Christopher Camp & Conference Center for the newest round of our sustainability workshop series!
Our first session this semester will be held on site in the Chapel of the Palms on Thursday, September 17, 2026, at 6:00 pm. The theme of the night will be “Coastal Gardening for Native Pollinators”. Tyler Harris, Associate Director of the Barrier Island Environmental Education Program, will be our main presenter.
Also included will be a tour of our newly established pollinator garden, made possible with grant funding from the Town of Seabrook Island and contributions from the Seabrook Island Garden Club.
Sign up today for this free workshop to learn how you can implement sustainable practices in your own life, hear from our team of environmental educators, and see the practices put into action.
-Submitted by Lauren Harris, Director of the Conference Center, St. Christopher Camp & Conference Center
(Image credit: St Christopher Camp & Conference Center)
The Johns Island Advocate reports that Charleston County is still on track to open the Main-River-Chisolm roundabout and “Ramp 3” by the end of this year. As shown in the graphic above, Ramp 3 is one of the new ramps that will connect Main Rd with US-17. One of the reasons for opening Ramp 3 is to facilitate the construction of the Main Rd/US-17 flyover bridge.
Temporary Traffic Routing:
During construction of the flyover bridge, access to Main Rd will need to be rerouted away from the current intersection. The preliminary concept to accomplish this is to temporarily allow Ramp 3 to handle two-way traffic (all ramps will eventually only handle one-way traffic) between Charleston and Johns Island and to add a temporary road to handle the traffic between Hollywood/Ravenel and Johns Island. This is shown in the graphic below. There are still a lot of details and SCDOT approvals that need to be worked out.
No definitive date has been given for the rerouting, but be alert that you may be directed to go on another road.
To see the Charleston County quarterly update presentation on the Main Road Corridor Segment A project, click here.
