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TOSI Happenings for the Week of April 6

NEWS YOU CAN USE

Beach Rules – Peak season beach rules began April 1, 2026.

Spring Shredding Event – TOSI will host a shredding event on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, from 10:00 am – 1:00 pm at Town Hall.

2026 Town Grant Program – The Town is now accepting applications for funding from the 2026 Discretionary Grant Program. The first review of applications will take place on April 22, 2026. For more information about the Discretionary Grant Program, or to download a grant application form, please click here.

Business License Renewal – The deadline for TOSI business license renewal is April 30, 2026. Renewals after April 30 are subject to late penalties. Click here for more information.

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.

Planning Commission Meeting
Wednesday, April 8 – 1:30 pm
The agenda can be viewed by clicking here. Watch Live on YouTube.

Agendas will be posted at least 24 hours before each meeting. All videos are available 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.

To view the calendar of meetings beyond this week, visit the home page of TownofSeabrookIsland.org.

-Submitted by the Town of Seabrook Island

TOSI Discretionary Grant Program

The Town of Seabrook Island is now accepting applications from eligible organizations for funding from the 2026 Discretionary Grant Program.

The Seabrook Island Discretionary Grant Program was established by Town Council in 2026. The Discretionary Grant Program combines and replaces two prior grant programs, the Community Promotion Grant Program and the Environment and Wildlife Conservation Grant Program, into a single program.

The Discretionary Grant Program is intended to support eligible organizations in carrying out projects that advance a legitimate public purpose and provide a direct and demonstrable benefit to the Town of Seabrook Island, including, but not limited to, its residents, property owners, visitors, and/or businesses.

Grant funds must be used to promote community wellness, civic engagement, cultural and historical awareness, economic vitality, environmental stewardship, and wildlife conservation in a manner consistent with applicable law, Town policy, and sound fiscal accountability.

FY 2026 Discretionary Grant Program Summary

Total Funds Available in 2026: $30,000.00
Maximum Grant Amount: $5,000.00
To Apply: Grant applications will be accepted starting April 1, 2026. The first review of applications will take place on April 22, 2026. Applications will continue to be accepted until the earlier of October 1, 2026, or upon the commitment of all available grant funds for 2026. Please refer to the grant application form to view the application deadlines for each committee meeting in 2026.

For more information about the Discretionary Grant Program, or to download a grant application form, please click here.

-Submitted by the Town of Seabrook Island

Reminder: Shredding Event Wednesday, April 8

Free Spring Shredding Event

Town of Seabrook Island
Wednesday, April 8, 2026
10:00 am – 1:00 pm

Now is the time to organize your files and discard old, unneeded, or duplicate documents. Gone are the days when we have to keep backup pieces of paper. Most information is now available online and is easy to access.

This is also a good time to go paperless. Many companies, such as banks, credit cards, and insurance companies, offer this service. Not only is it safer, but it can also be helpful when you are away from home. A bonus is using less paper, which is good for the environment!

Since most of your documents probably have personal information, you don’t want to just throw them away. The best way to dispose of these documents is by shredding them.

TOSI Happenings for the Week of March 30

NEWS YOU CAN USE

Beach Rules – Peak season beach rules begin April 1, 2026.

Spring Shredding Event – The Town will host a shredding event on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, from 10:00 am – 1:00 pm at Town Hall.

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.

Environment and Wildlife Committee Meeting
Monday, March 30 – 10:00 am
The agenda can be viewed by clicking here. Watch Live on YouTube.

Town Council Special Called Meeting
Tuesday, March 31 – 2:30 pm
The agenda can be viewed by clicking here. Watch Live on YouTube.

To view the calendar of meetings beyond this week, visit the home page of TownofSeabrookIsland.org.

-Submitted by the Town of Seabrook Island

Peak Season Beach Rules for Pets in Effect April 1

As of April 1, 2026, the Town’s Peak Season rules about pets on the beach are now in effect. Pursuant to Section 32-44 of the Town Code, also known as “Beach Rules for Pets Ordinance,” the beaches of Seabrook Island are divided into three zones. The requirements for each zone during the Peak Season are provided below:

Restricted Area (Red)

The restricted area begins at a line extending from Boardwalk #1 (Community Center Boardwalk) to the Atlantic Ocean and continues in a northeasterly direction to Captain Sams Inlet.
No pets shall be allowed within the restricted area at any time, whether on or off a leash.

Limited Restriction Area (Yellow)

The limited restriction area begins approximately 300 yards northwest of a line extending from Boardwalk #9 (Pelican Watch Boardwalk) to the Edisto River and continues in a northwesterly direction to Privateer Creek.
Pets within the limited restriction area must be on a leash at all times.

General Beach Area (Green)

During the Peak Season (April 1 – September 30), pets must be on a leash between the hours of 10:00 am and 5:00 pm. At all other times, pets may be off a leash, provided they remain effectively controlled while on the beach.

As a reminder, when an animal is allowed to be off-leash, it must be effectively controlled by a competent person from: (a) entering any area on or adjacent to the beach in which a pet is prohibited; (b) destroying or damaging any property; (c) attacking or threatening to attack any person or any other animal or pet in any manner; or (d) being a nuisance to other beachgoers.

When a pet is required to be on a leash, it must be restrained using a physical restraint made of cord, rope, strap, chain, or other material effective for restraining the type and size of the animal to which it is attached. In addition, the physical restraint must be no more than sixteen (16) feet in length, secured to the animal’s collar or harness, and continuously held by a competent person physically capable of restraining the animal. Animals under voice control, or under control of remotely operated devices (such as electronic collars), are considered to be “off-leash.”

The beaches of Seabrook Island are actively patrolled by code enforcement officers employed by the town, as well as by designated personnel from the Seabrook Island Beach Patrol. Individuals who are found guilty of violating any ordinance of the town may be subject to fines up to $1,087.50 per offense (including court fees) upon conviction.

To report a potential violation, please call Beach Patrol at (843) 718-6083 or Town Hall at (843) 768-9121.

The Town’s Peak Season rules will remain in effect until September 30, 2026.

-Submitted by the Town of Seabrook Island

TOSI Renews Contract with AirMedCare Network

In 2016, the Town of Seabrook Island entered into an agreement with the AirMedCare Network to provide benefits to covered individuals for certain air medical transport flights originating in Charleston County. Under the town’s municipal membership plan, a “covered individual” includes:

Any individual who owns property, wholly or in part, within the boundaries of the Town of Seabrook Island, SC (regardless of residency status);
Any individual whose residence is located within the boundaries of the Town of Seabrook Island, SC, as documented on a valid South Carolina Driver’s License, South Carolina Voter Registration Card, or lease agreement with a term of at least six (6) months (regardless of property ownership status); and
Any individual who resides with and is a member of the immediate household of an individual covered by (1) or (2).

To be eligible for this benefit, a covered individual must be flown by Meducare Air (or any other AirMedCare Network provider) to the closest appropriate medical facility. In addition, the transport must originate from a pick-up location anywhere in Charleston County.

Membership in the AirMedCare Network ensures that the covered individual will have no out-of-pocket flight expenses if flown by a network provider. Under the program, any costs not covered by the patient’s private insurance will be covered under the town’s municipal membership plan. If the patient is uninsured at the time of transport, Med-Trans Corporation will bill the uninsured person at the “Medicare Allowable Rate.” This coverage does not apply to air transport flights on non-network providers, or to flights originating outside of Charleston County.

The AirMedCare Network is the largest air ambulance network in the United States. Participating providers in the AirMedCare Network provide air ambulance services from more than 245 air medical bases across 32 states.

For more information about the AirMedCare Network, please visit www.airmedcarenetwork.com.

-Submitted by the Town of Seabrook Island

(Image credit: AirMedCare)

TOSI Happenings for the Week of March 23

NEWS YOU CAN USE

A Public Hearing will be held on Tuesday, March 24, at 2:30 pm at Seabrook Island Town Hall. During the public hearing, Town Council will receive comments on the following ordinance:

Ordinance 2026-01
An ordinance amending the Town of Seabrook Island Development Standards Ordinance (DSO) to establish a Planned Development (PD) District and to update various development regulations, administrative procedures, and definitions.

Click here to view Ordinance 2026-01
Click here to view Staff Summary
Click here to view Planning Commission Recommendations
Written Comment: You can submit an online comment here.

Beach Off-Peak Season – Off-peak season beach rules are now in place. Click here to read the off-peak rules.

Spring Shredding Event – The Town will host a shredding event on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, from 10:00 am – 1:00 pm at Town Hall.

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 Meeting
Tuesday, March 24 – 2:30 pm
The agenda can be viewed by clicking here. Watch Live on YouTube.

To view the calendar of meetings beyond this week, visit the home page of TownofSeabrookIsland.org.

-Submitted by the Town of Seabrook Island

Seabrook Island Dolphin Education Program

The Lowcountry Marine Mammal Network (LMMN) is hosting a volunteer informational meeting for the Kiawah and Seabrook Island Dolphin Education Program.

This program places education volunteers at Captain Sam’s Inlet to engage visitors about strand feeding dolphins. No experience needed and training is provided.

The informational meeting will cover volunteer roles and expectations.

Date: Tuesday, March 24, 2-3:30 pm

Location: Oyster Catcher Community Center

Please email Lauren@lmmn.org to register.

–Tidelines Editors

(Image credit: Lauren Rusk, LMMN)

An Open Letter to the Seabrook Island Community

Dear Residents, Property Owners, Employees, and Friends of Seabrook Island:

The leaders of the Town of Seabrook Island, the Seabrook Island Property Owners Association, and the Seabrook Island Club are united in asking for your help.

Charleston County Council is currently preparing a Transportation Sales Tax referendum that may appear on the ballot in 2026. The draft project list under consideration includes approximately $4.25 billion in funding for road, transit, bike/pedestrian, and greenbelt projects throughout the county.

Unfortunately, the draft project list does not include a single dollar for projects within the town limits of Seabrook Island.

Reminder: TOSI Town Hall Community Meeting March 18

Mayor Kleinman will hold the first Community Town Hall meeting of 2026 on Wednesday, March 18, from 10:00 – 11:00 am in Council Chambers at Town Hall (2001 Seabrook Island Road). During this open forum, residents will have the opportunity to ask questions, explain any concerns, or provide recommendations to Mayor Kleinman.

The meeting will be live-streamed for those who are unable to attend.

We look forward to seeing residents on March 18.

-Submitted by the Town of Seabrook Island

TOSI Happenings for the Week of March 16

NEWS YOU CAN USE

Town Hall Community Meeting – Mayor Bruce Kleinman will hold a Town Hall community meeting on Wednesday, March 18, from 10:00 – 11:00 am in Council Chambers at Town Hall. During this open forum, residents will have the opportunity to ask questions, explain any concerns, or provide recommendations to Mayor Kleinman.

A Public Hearing will be held on Tuesday, March 24, at 2:30 pm at Seabrook Island Town Hall. During the public hearing, Town Council will receive comments on the following ordinance:

Click here to view Ordinance 2026-01
Click here to view Staff Summary
Click here to view Planning Commission Recommendations
Written Comment: You can submit an online comment here.

Beach Off-Peak Season – Off-peak season beach rules are now in place. Click here to read the off-peak rules.

Spring Shredding Event – The Town will host a shredding event on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, from 10:00 am – 1:00 pm at Town Hall.

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.

Public Safety Committee Meeting
Tuesday, March 17 – 10:00 am
The agenda can be viewed by clicking here. Watch Live on YouTube.

Seabrook Island Utility Commission Meeting
Wednesday, March 18 – 8:30 am
The agenda can be viewed by clicking here.

Discretionary Grants Committee Meeting
Wednesday, March 18 – 1:00 pm
The agenda can be viewed by clicking here. Watch Live on YouTube.

Community Facilities and Infrastructure Committee
Thursday, March 19 – 1:00 pm
The agenda can be viewed by clicking here. Watch Live on YouTube.

-Submitted by the Town of Seabrook Island

Free 2026 Tide Tables Now Available

2026 Tide Tables are now available at Seabrook Island Town Hall (2001 Seabrook Island Road) and the SIPOA Office (1202 Landfall Way). Residents may stop by either location during regular business hours to pick up a free copy.

A digital copy (PDF) of the 2026 Tide Tables may also be viewed or downloaded on the South Carolina Department of Environmental Services (SCDES) Website.

Tide Tables are provided free of charge to residents of the Town of Seabrook Island by the SCDES Bureau of Coastal Management (BCM).

For more information, please contact Town Hall by phone at (843) 768-9121 or by email at info@townofseabrookisland.org.

-Submitted by the Town of Seabrook Island

(Image credit: Lorraine Holcombe)