Due to impending weather, the Seabrook Island Turtle Patrol will attempt to start the inventory tonight (Monday, August 3) between boardwalks 6 and 7 at 6:00 pm rather than 6:30 pm. This may change if the weather worsens.
-Submitted by Jane Magioncalda for SI Turtle Patrol
(Image credit: Seabrook Island Turtle Patrol)
NEWS YOU CAN USE
Beach Rules – Peak season beach rules are now in effect.
Chow Town Food Truck Rodeo – The last Chow Town of Summer 2026 will be Wednesday, August 5, 2026, from 5:00 to 8:00 pm. Food trucks from various local vendors will take over the Town Hall parking lot.
TOSI State Accommodations Tax (SATAX) Grant Program: TOSI is currently accepting applications from eligible organizations for funding from the Town’s State Accommodations Tax (SATAX) Grant Program. This program is intended to support eligible organizations in carrying out projects that attract or provide for tourists within TOSI. The program is funded by revenues received from a two percent (2%) tax imposed by the State of South Carolina on the gross proceeds from overnight lodging within the town limits of Seabrook Island. For more information, click here.
TOSI Monthly E-newsletter – To stay up to date with town communications, sign up for the e-newsletter by clicking here.
MEETINGS
To stay up to date on meeting dates and times, visit TOSI’s calendar located on its homepage.
Town Council Pre-Budget Workshop
Tuesday, August 4 – 10:00 am
The agenda can be viewed by clicking here. Watch live on YouTube.
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.
-Submitted by the Town of Seabrook Island
In Charleston County, South Carolina, Feed America reports that 11.1% of children are food insecure. That is more than one out of ten children who don’t have enough food to eat, meaning their physical, educational, and mental growth is compromised.
These numbers are daunting in a county that we are fortunate to call
“The Land of Plenty.”
School programs provide free breakfast and lunch, and in some cases, dinner as well, during the week. But what about the weekends, holidays, and school breaks? That is where Backpack Buddies Seabrook Island (BPBSI) comes in.
BPBSI is an all-volunteer 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that provides food for the weekend for qualified children in 3 elementary schools during the school year and several local summer programs. We provide a weekend bag of food to about 375 children.
We can’t do it without you—Backpack Buddies needs your help!
The Backpack Buddies Seabrook Island Annual Fundraising Campaign will run from August 3 to September 11, 2026. Once again, we are counting on the generosity and kindness of Seabrook Island residents, visitors, and guests to help raise $100,000. Donating is easy by using the Backpack Buddies Seabrook Island website. Donations can be made online via PayPal, credit card, or Venmo. You can also send a check to 130 Gardners Circle PMB K, Johns Island, SC 29455.
Any amount is greatly appreciated, and just $306 will cover the costs for one child for the entire school year. You can also join many fellow Seabrookers in supporting Backpack Buddies by becoming a “Friend of Backpack Buddies Seabrook Island” with a donation of $1,000 or more.
During the school year, BPBSI will provide more than 13,000 bags of food to help children have nutritious meals over the weekend. School starts on August 11, and after students are identified and parental permission is obtained, the first food delivery will take place in September.
Thank you in advance for your generosity!
-Submitted by Backpack Buddies Seabrook Island.
(Image credit: Johns Island Elementary School Recipient)
The next monthly Brown and White pickup is Friday, August 7, 2026.
Bulk items can be left curbside by 7:00 am. Place items, including furniture, appliances, grills, lawn furniture, or other similar household items, where you would normally leave your trash and recycling.
Hazardous waste such as old paint cans, electronics, batteries, fluorescent lights, and old yard or household chemicals can be taken to the Maintenance area (adjacent to the Community Garden at 2902B Seabrook Island Road) that morning between 9:00 am and 2:00 pm. Please hand hazardous materials directly to the attendant on duty.
Before you put your used furniture or other items on the curb for Brown and White Pickup on Friday, consider recycling them with Sea Island Habitat for Humanity. Contact the store at 843-559-4009 for more information and to arrange for free pickup of large items.
Click here for the SIPOA Garbage, Recycling, and Yard Debris Pickup Schedule for 2026.
–Tidelines Editors
If you’re reading this, it’s safe to guess you’re fond of books, reading, and being transported to different times, places, experiences, and viewpoints. We invite you to check out what others are reading and share your recommendations for favorite titles with us.
Kin
by Tayari Jones
An unforgettable story about two lifelong friends whose worlds converge after many years apart in the face of a devastating tragedy. The novel explores themes of motherhood, friendship, identity, and the social complexities of womanhood in the American South. (2026; Fiction)
Trash!: A Garbageman’s Story
by Simon Pare-Poupart
This fascinating no-baloney account of twenty years in waste management paints a vivid portrait of the heroic labor, anarchic spirit, and violent conditions of the people who keep our cities clean. (2026; Nonfiction)
The Marriage Bed
by Tommy Hays
A freak accident comes on the heels of a startling revelation, laying bare the foundation of a marriage, and a husband is left to grapple with the aftermath. A poetry professor at a small college in Asheville, NC, Asa Flowers, comes home one stormy evening to find his wife Betsy inexplicably distraught. As the evening goes on, the couple end up in a heated argument that sends Asa to sleep out in their garage apartment for the first time in twenty-five years of marriage. (2026; Fiction)
True Crime: A Memoir
by Patricia Cornwell
Cornwell leaves no stone unturned in this deeply candid account of her life, offering inspiring insight into what made her into the international sensation she is today. (2026; Nonfiction)
Rules for Aging and Larceny
by Julia London
Ocean’s Eleven meets the Golden Girls when an all-female group of chaotic, elderly thieves come out of retirement for one last heist against a young Crypto-loving DudeBro-type while trying to repair their fractured friendship along the way. (2026; Fiction)
Whistler
by Ann Patchett
At the Metropolitan Museum of Art, fifty-three-year-old Daphne Fuller unexpectedly reunites with Eddie Triplett, the former stepfather she has not seen since childhood. Though Eddie was married to Daphne’s mother for only a brief period, their bond profoundly shaped both of their lives. As they reconnect decades later, the novel reflects on memory, loss, love, and the lasting effects of choices and relationships across time. (2026; Fiction)
American Rambler: Walking the Trail of Johnny Appleseed
by Isaac Fitzgerald
A moving blend of memoir, history, and travelogue, this is at once an ode to the American heartland, a meditation on escaping the breakneck pace of modern life, and a clear-eyed look at the myths– often violent, sometimes hopeful, frequently romanticized– at the very core of American identity and history. (2026; Nonfiction)
Shadow Strike
by Brad Taylor
After its proxies are devastated and its offensive capability pummeled in the latest war in the Middle East, a rogue group of Iranian regime officials create a brazen plot to strike back at their hated enemies once and for all. (2026; Fiction)
John of John
by Douglas Stuart
Set in the Isle of Harris, John of John is a tender and devastating story of love and religion, of a father and son, art and landscape, and the corrosive effects of living a secret life. It confirms Douglas Stuart as one of Britain’s greatest contemporary novelists. (2026; Fiction)
The Things We Never Say
by Elizabeth Strout
Artie Dam is a man with a secret. He goes about his days teaching American history to high schoolers, correcting their casual ignorance, and lending a kind word to those who need it most. With exquisite prose and gentle intimacy, Artie Dam takes one man’s fears and loneliness and makes them universal. And in the same breath, Strout captures the mysterious love that sustains and holds us through it all. (2026; Fiction)
The Nature of Fragile Things
by Susan Meissner
The fates of three women intertwine on the eve of the devastating 1906 San Francisco earthquake, thrusting them onto a perilous journey that will test their resiliency and resolve and, ultimately, their belief that love can overcome fear… a gripping novel about the bonds of friendship and mother love, and the power of female solidarity. (2021; Fiction)
Tinkers
by Paul Harding
An old man lies dying. As time collapses into memory, he travels deep into his past where he is reunited with his father and relives the wonder and pain of his impoverished New England youth. (2019; Fiction)
Land
by Maggie O’Farrell
The award-winning, bestselling author of Hamnet and The Marriage Portrait returns with a soaring historical novel set in Ireland in the years before and after the Great Hunger. (2026; Fiction)
Upward Bound
by Woody Brown
Brown’s compassionate debut delves with great insight into the lives and minds of the disabled residents of an adult day care center in Southern California. Each chapter tells a client or staff member’s story, and together they reveal a hidden world of the disenfranchised. This captivating work illuminates a world too often ignored. (2026; Fiction)
We look forward to hearing about the books you or your book club recommend.
And if you are weeding your bookshelves and cupboards, consider offering your recent books and puzzles (only complete ones!) to The Lake House library. Please drop them off at the library and librarian Cindy Willis will organize them and put them on the shelves.
To see the complete list of books from 2019 through 2024, go to the Tidelines website here and look for the Seabrookers Read tab.
–Tidelines Editors
(Image and bibliographic credit: CMPL)
Are you thinking of buying a new computer, printer, earbuds/headphones, or even a new dress or pair of pants? You may want to wait until the annual Tax-Free Weekend (also known as the Sales Tax Holiday) from August 7-9, 2026.
During this weekend, a variety of purchases are exempt from South Carolina’s 6% sales tax and any applicable local taxes. Tax-free items range from computers, clothing, accessories, and shoes to school supplies and backpacks. As long as an item is eligible, it is tax-free whether purchased in-store or online. Click here for more information, as well as a list of items that are exempt and nonexempt.
Buyer beware: just because it’s tax-free doesn’t mean it is the best deal. Several stores and online websites are having sales to compete with state sales tax exemptions. Check retailers for dates and items that are being offered. They may include items that are not on the state exemption list. Do your homework before you buy a big-ticket item!
–Tidelines Editors
(Image credit: dor.sc.gov)
Join us in August as we take a casual approach to birding and stay a little cooler in the process! Our Sit, Sip, and See at Palmetto Lake is perfect for first-time birdwatchers as well as experienced enthusiasts. Come join us!
Please click here for more information and to sign up.
-Submitted by SIB
There are some interesting, creative, and historical events happening at the Gibbes Museum in August. See what they are offering!
Continue reading “August at the Gibbes”The Seabrook Island Turtle Patrol has scheduled the inventory of nest 29 for Monday, August 3 at 6:30 pm. This nest is located between Boardwalks 6 and 7, which are the nearest beach access points.
Continue reading “Turtle Patrol Inventory Monday, August 3”
Ready to dink, drive, and make a massive difference?
Sea Island Habitat for Humanity is thrilled to announce the return of their annual Pickleball Tournament on Saturday, October 3, 2026, at the gorgeous Kiawah River! Whether you’re a seasoned pro looking for gold or just trying to keep the ball in bounds, we want you there.
Here is how you can join the fun and support Sea Island Habitat for Humanity:
Want to Do Even More? We have several other fantastic sponsorship tiers available to help your business stand out while building homes, community, and hope.
Click here for more information and to register for our annual Pickleball Tournament. Spaces fill up fast!
Sea Island Habitat for Humanity is a nonprofit organization whose vision is a world where everyone has a decent place to live. Since 1978, we have been working to provide affordable housing solutions for families in need across James, Johns, and Wadmalaw Islands, as well as the surrounding areas. Through volunteer labor and donations of money and materials, we empower families to achieve the dream of homeownership, creating a lasting impact in our community by providing a hand-up, not a handout.
-Submitted by Sea Island Habitat for Humanity
(Image credit: Sea Island Habitat for Humanity)
The Municipal Association of South Carolina (MASC) recently awarded The Town of Seabrook Island with a Municipal Achievement Award for its Disaster Recovery Council. The town won in the 1,001 – 5,000 population category.
The Town of Seabrook Island’s coastal location makes it vulnerable to hurricanes, flooding, and power outages. Because of these threats, and the challenges that individual community organizations face when collaborating with one another to respond to an emergency, the town decided to establish the Disaster Recovery Council as a way to strengthen its community preparedness. The council engages in yearly training exercises based on real emergencies facilitated by emergency management professionals. These experiences help the council identify potential issues and recommend improvements to Seabrook Island’s Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan.
The Disaster Recovery Council takes advantage of town staff expertise and facilities as well as volunteer participation, which helps keep its funding needs to a minimum. It partners with municipal departments, local utilities, homeowners associations, the Seabrook Island Community Emergency Response Team, the Charleston County Sheriff’s Office and St. Johns Fire District in its efforts. Future plans include using training scenarios that address emerging risks such as climate-related impacts and infrastructure disruptions, as well as finding more ways to enhance resident preparedness education.
By incorporating the lessons learned from ongoing scenario-based, partnership-driven emergency training, the Disaster Recovery Council places the town in a position to handle future emergencies with clear communication and strong partnerships — all helping to build a more resilient community.
The Municipal Association of South Carolina initiated the Achievement Awards in 1987 to recognize and encourage innovations and excellence in local government. Click here to view the 2026 Achievement Awards winners.
-Submitted by the Town of Seabrook Island
(Image credit: masc.sc)
The Seabrook Island Turtle Patrol has scheduled the inventories of nests 22 and 26 for Sunday, August 2, starting at 6:15 pm. Both nests are located between Boardwalks 6 and 7, which are the nearest beach access points.
Continue reading “Turtle Patrol Inventory Sunday, August 2”