Sullivan's Island Magazine April 2018

2 www.SullivansIslandMagazine.com | www.SullivansIslandHomes.com Editor’s Note.................................................................................................................................. 5 This is one of the best times of the year to be on Sullivan’s Island – it’s warm outside but not boiling hot yet; there’s a cool breeze on the restaurant porches; and the kids (and adults) are ready for summer. It’s easy to see why so many of these locals that I interview refer to the island as “Mayberry by the Sea.” Sullivan’s Island Facetime........................................................................................................ 6 Meet your island neighbors. Features Serving His Fellow Citizens: Chief Christopher Griffin.......................................... 8 Christopher Griffin has always wanted to be a policeman, to serve his fellow citizens not only as a law enforcement officer but also as someone who can be counted on to help in a variety of situations. He apparently attained his dream job in January 2018, when he was sworn in as the Sullivan’s Island police chief. He plans to stay a while. We are Sullivan’s Island: Part 2......................................................................................10 “Like the people and families that have lived at least as long on Sullivan’s Island, it has earned its character. It was not easy choosing a starting point for this ongoing project. As a portrait photographer, I have a keen interest in the history of my surroundings. It is a great joy to hear the stories and life experiences of the people I photograph and then attempt to share their lives and their stories in my photographs.” The Pitt Street Bridge: A Connection to the Past..................................................16 Beyond its current use as a recreation destination, the area known as the Pitt Street Bridge is a vital connection to the past, with a history that spans generations. From the RevolutionaryWar to the Civil War to the Roaring ’20s, the Pitt Street Bridge – also called the Cove Inlet Bridge and the Cove Inlet Causeway – was once the only land-based route for people to get fromMount Pleasant to Sullivan’s Island and Isle of Palms. Buried Treasure? Signs Point to Sullivan’s Island ..................................................18 There’s a secret treasure hidden somewhere in Charleston, buried just three feet beneath the ground. It’s gone undiscovered for more than 35 years, silently waiting for someone to piece together the clues. Restaurant Guide: Sullivan’s Island ............................................................................21 We’ve put together a list of our favorite spots, as well as some reviews to go with it. We hope you’ll find it useful in choosing a spot for lunch, dinner, brunch or dessert. Remember, food is the second most important pleasure in life – after a day at the beach. Dogs and Their Owners Give the Island Two Paws Up.......................................23 Whether you plan to take your pup on a stroll through the business district to accompany you for lunch or for a run in the sand, there are a few things to consider to ensure that your outing is more smooth than“ruff.” Real Estate Top 10 Homes Sold • 2017....................................................................................................24 [ Table of Contents ] 8 10 16 18 Spring/Summer 2018 Volume 4, Issue 1 23 21