The Seabrook Island Turtle Patrol has scheduled two inventories on Tuesday, August 19, starting at 7:15 am.
Nest 21 is located about 150 yards north of boardwalk 3, which is the closest beach access. It will start at 7:15 am.
Following the completion of the inventory of Nest 21, the team will move to Nest 23. Nest 23 is located about 100 yards north of boardwalk 5. The nearest beach access to this nest is either boardwalk 4 or 5.
Click here to see a map showing the location of the boardwalks.
Scheduled inventories and cancellations or postponements can be accessed here.
The timing of this inventory may be modified without notice in the event of inclement weather.
Bike Path Closure – The bike pathway between Andell Bluff Boulevard (Marina Entrance) and Freshfields will be temporarily closed from Monday, August 18, to Friday, August 22, 2025. The section between the Marina Entrance and the SIPOA Gate will remain open. This is for Seafields and MUSC projects.
Town Hall Community Meeting – Mayor Bruce Kleinman will hold a Town Hall community meeting on Wednesday, September 3, from 1:00 to 2:00 pm 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.
Beach Rules – Peak season beach rules are now in effect.
Town Trash Can and Parking Rules – This is a reminder of the town’s trash can and parking rules, which took effect on May 1, 2025, under Ordinance 2024-09.
Trash cans can’t be on the curb before 12:00 pm the day before pickup and must be removed by the end of the day of pickup. To view the trash schedule that code enforcement follows, click here.
At all other times, trash cans must be placed in a location that is not plainly visible from the street.
Yard waste (leaves, twigs, etc.) must be placed in sturdy paper bags or open-topped containers. Larger items (tree limbs, palm fronds, etc.) must be neatly stacked at the curb.
No street parking is allowed on the town-owned portion of Seabrook Island Road (the public portion of the roadway outside of the SIPOA Gate). Parking in yards is also not allowed. For a full list of detailed parking rules, click here.
For violations that are observed with trash cans or parking, officers are issuing white warning citations by taping them to the mailbox of the property at which the violation was observed. If officers observe that a specific property is a repeat offender, then it is within the right of the code enforcement officer to issue an ordinance summons. You can find the penalty fees here.
2025 Town Grant Programs – The Town began accepting applications for two town grant programs on March 1, 2025. To learn more about the Community Promotions grant program, click here. Information about the Environment & Wildlife Conservation grant program can be found here.
TOSI Monthly E-newsletter – To stay up-to-date with town communications, sign up for the e-newsletter by clicking here.
MEETINGS
Public Safety Committee Meeting Tuesday, August 19– 10:00 am The agenda can be viewed by clicking here. Watch Live on YouTube.
Seabrook Island Utility Commission Meeting Wednesday, August 20 – 8:30 am The agenda can be viewed by clicking here.
Community Promotions & Engagement Committee Meeting Thursday, August 21 – 1:00 pm The agenda can be viewed by clicking here. Watch Live on YouTube.
View the calendar of meetings beyond this week by going to 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.
Early on Friday, August 15, 2025, the first hurricane of the Atlantic 2025 season formed. Hurricane Erin is projected to slide up the East Coast beginning early this week.
Currently, the main threats to the Lowcountry will be very large waves, dangerous surf, and rip currents through the week. Beach erosion is also possible.
Over the coming days, you are encouraged to exercise caution and consider avoiding the water if conditions have worsened. Stay tuned to local weather forecasts before heading to the beach.
If you get caught in a rip current, stay calm. It won’t pull you under, but it will pull you away from the shore. Instead:
Float, or if you are a strong swimmer, swim parallel to the shore.
Yell for help to those on the shore.
If you see someone in distress in the water, call or text Beach Patrol at (843) 718-6083.
If you have something that floats, you can push this towards the person, but don’t attempt to rescue them yourself.
Thad Peterson, President of the Exchange Club of Kiawah-Seabrook presented the President’s Award to club member, Bill Nelson. The award is given to an individual member in recognition of exceptional contributions to the success of the Exchange Club.
On September 1, 2025, South Carolina’s Hand-Free and Distracted Driving Act will go into effect. Under the Hands-Free and Distracted Driving law, drivers are not allowed to:
Hold or support a mobile device with any part of their body. (This does not prohibit the use of an earpiece or device worn on the wrist used for voice-based communication.)
Use a mobile device to read, compose, or transmit texts, emails, app interactions, or website information.
Watch motion on a mobile device, including a video, movie, game, or video call.
South Carolina law enforcement shall only issue warnings for violations of the hands-free law for the first 180 days after the law goes into effect. Violations of this law may result in a fine and points against your driver’s license.
To learn more about the new hands-free law and the fees for violating the law, click here.
–Tidelines Editors
(Image credit: South Carolina Department of Public Safety)
Typically, at this time of year, Support Mt. Zion Kids! sends out an appeal to help us purchase the requested classroom supplies to enhance the learning of Mt. Zion Elementary School students. We still need your help, but as you may be aware, Mt. Zion will no longer be used as an elementary school, and there have been some changes to the structure of the elementary schools on Johns Island.
Angel Oak Elementary is now called Angel Oak Primary School and will house children from Head Start through grade one. Anna Mims will be the principal, and most of the former Mt. Zion faculty will follow Ms. Mims to Angel Oak Primary.
Children from grades two through five will attend the new Johns Island Elementary School. The principal is Judith Condon, who served as the Angel Oak Elementary School principal. Several teachers from the Mt. Zion staff will be working in this new building. The school is located at 2950 Claybrook Street, which is located off River Road.
Currently, we will be helping with the library and counseling programs at Angel Oak and will explore ways to help the students and teachers at Johns Island Elementary. As programs develop, we will share how you can further support the children and families in need on Johns Island
The Support Mt. Zion Kids! name will remain, and we will retain the 501(c) (3) status. As always, we appreciate your support,
CCPRC Lowcountry Trail Half Marathon & 5K Johns Island County Park 2662 Mullet Hall Road, just off River Road Saturday, October 4
Prepare for a scenic Johns Island trail run at the annual Lowcountry Trail Half Marathon and 5K.
Runners will take in spectacular foliage, moss-draped oaks, and wildlife as they make their way through Johns Island’s breathtaking trails. Races are offered for two distances: a half marathon and a 5K. The races begin at 8:00 am. A kids’ dash begins at 7:50 am.
Pre-registration is now open and required. On-site registration will not be available. Spaces are limited, and the event is expected to sell out in advance.
Click here for more information and online registration.
The Seabrook Island Turtle Patrol has scheduled two inventories this weekend.
The inventory of Nest 19 will be on Saturday, August 16, at 6:15 pm. Nest 19 is located next to the bridal trail entrance between boardwalks 2 and 3. Boardwalk 2 is the nearest beach access.
The inventory of Nest 22 will be on Sunday, August 17, at 6:15 pm. Nest 22 is located between boardwalks 6 and 7. Either boardwalk 6 or 7 is the closest beach access.
Click here to see a map showing the location of the boardwalks.
Scheduled inventories and cancellations or postponements can be accessed here.
The timing of this inventory may be modified without notice in the event of inclement weather.
The bike pathway will be temporarily CLOSED between Andell Bluff Boulevard (Marina Entrance) and Freshfields from Monday, August 18, through Friday, August 22. The section between the Marina Entrance and the SIPOA Gate will remain open. This is for Seafields and MUSC projects.
Barricades will be installed to block bike and pedestrian traffic in the following locations:
Across from the marina entrance, where the concrete sidewalk/crosswalk meets the bike pathway (behind the fence), to prevent bicyclists/pedestrians from turning left onto the pathway towards Seafields.
Both sides of the driveway entering the Seafields site.
The entrance to the pathway coming from Freshfields.
“Pathway Closed” signage will also be at both ends of the pathway starting Monday morning.
Discover. Connect. Explore. Welcome to the Seabrook Island Natural History Group (SINHG)
SINHG is Seabrook Island’s largest and longest-running special interest group. Founded by a group of visionary residents in 1984, SINHG was created to share the rich natural and cultural history of our region, while also bringing neighbors together through shared experiences. Whether you’re a lifelong learner, an adventurer, or just looking to make new connections, SINHG offers something for everyone.
Membership is open to all property owners in the Town of Seabrook Island. Annual dues are just $16 per person for the membership period June 1, 2025 through May 31, 2026.
