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Nature Trail Construction Progresses Sullivan's Island 'Art with Redesigns, Saving $38,000 on the Beach' Celebrates 25 Years By Joshua Uys For Island Eye News with Expanded Market and VIP Experience By Joshua Uys For Island Eye News
Every year, on the second Sunday of November, Sullivans Island hosts a fundraising "Art on the Beach" event. This year, the event falls on Nov. 10. Guests are invited to explore pop-up art galleries in On Tuesday, July 16, Sullivan’s Island Town Council unanimously approved a contract change order for the second phase of the nature trail project, reducing the private residences around the island, and snacks from local chefs will be available along overall cost by more than $38,000. the tour. The cost savings come from minor redesigns, including removing handrails and To celebrate the event's 25th anniversary, guards from the boardwalks to create a long, level boardwalk. These changes will Alissa Lietzoq, the executive director at affect the 20-foot segment between Station 17 1/2 and Station 18 and the 22-foot Charleston Pro Bono Legal Services, is in segment at the intersection of the Station 17 beach access path with the nature discussion with the Sullivans Island Town trail. Council to allow the green space around Councilman Justin Novak clarified that two-inch guardrails will remain on ADA Marshall Stith Park’s gazebo to host a freeramps to prevent wheelchair users from rolling off the platform’s edge. to-enter market from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. with Sullivan’s Island Town Administrator Joe Henderson provided an update on the progress of the nature trail construction. In a staff report, he wrote that trail clearing space for up to 21 vendors. For the first time, "VIP" tickets have been and grading had been completed, and smilax roots and other ground cover had introduced, starting at $250. VIP guests will been removed. He confirmed that vegetation removal was limited to vines, shrubs, have early access to select homes from 11 and only three to four saplings of 1.5 inches in diameter. The following phase will include the construction of ADA ramps, 15 to 20 feet of a.m. and a drop-in where they'll receive food, boardwalks, six to eight benches, way-finding signage, (continued on page 3) drinks, and gift bags. (continued on page 4)