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Editor's Note
Spring has finally arrived! It’s evident in the beautifully blooming azaleas, so vivid after winter’s duller tones it almost hurts to look at them. Also by fragrant wisteria scenting the air, the hints of fresh green spartina emerging in the marsh, and whether we like it or not, by the yellow tint of pollen covering everything and the 30-degree temperature changes between breakfast and lunch.
But it’s also evident by my inbox.
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After months of relative quiet, emails are now pouring in listing upcoming events, invitations for field trips, news to be shared, and requests for advertising and subscription information. It seems our coastal area has come out of hibernation, yawned, stretched and jumped right into the familiar swing of warm weather. And I for one couldn’t be happier!
We have a lot going on in this issue. For one thing, we’ve done a little rearranging in an effort to maximize both content space and to offer premium advertising space. You’ll notice that the first few pages are now being offered to our advertisers. This is necessary to the growth and health of the magazine, and we’ll make sure the ads are relevant and fit the tone and purpose of Southern Tides.
You’ll also notice that several ads have been redesigned and more will follow next month with the hope of keeping the advertisements as fresh and interesting as the content. Please be sure to tell our advertisers that you noticed the changes! And if you’d like information on advertising your business in Southern Tides, please reach out to me. Even our premium page rates are highly competitive.
As to this month’s content, it was a challenge to fit it all in, but we’ve tried to bring you as much as these pages will hold. Both the What’s Going On event listings and the Community Updates sections are back, as promised, as is Did You Know?, and we have numerous articles on subjects of interest in our coastal community.
There’s a lot more coming in the next few months, too. We’ve decided
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to devote next month’s May issue to paddling — kayaking, kayak fishing, SUP and canoeing. If you own a paddling-related business and you haven’t heard from me, please reach out immediately. We want to include you!
Throughout the summer, look for articles on The Lodge on Little St. Simons Island, the artisans and experiences of Daufuskie Island, Part III of the Sapelo Island series about the island’s people, new DNR logbook articles, and much more.
Lastly, I want to remind everyone to please participate in our online reader poll. We’re making changes and want not only your input, but also an understanding of how you read the magazine and where your interests lie. Please visit www.surveymonkey.com/r/ST_ Reader_Poll.
We hope you enjoy this issue and that you make time to get out in this amazing place we all love, support the organizations and businesses that make Southern Tides Magazine possible, and of course, get on the water!
See you out there!
Amy Thurman Editor in Chief amy@southerntidesmagazine.com
