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SUSTAINABLE

INVESTMENT STRATEGIES Have you ever thought about or heard about sustainable investing? If not, here is some information about what it means and how one can approach it. First, sustainable investing refers to socially responsible investing (SRI) as well as environmental, social and governance data investment (ESG). A sustainable investment strategy considers environmental, social and corporate governance criteria to generate long-term competitive financial returns as well as a positive social impact. There are two ways to look at these investment strategies. Do you want to eliminate from your portfolio certain industries because of what they do (SRI) or are you more interested in investing in

companies that do good which is called (ESG)? SRI, or Impact Investing, generally refers to making investments based on one’s values - avoiding companies that don’t fit your morals. Some companies that are often excluded are those that make their profits from tobacco, fossil fuel, firearms, and alcohol but at the end of the day, you are the judge. ESG investing is focused on how the company operates. Does the company have a positive or negative impact on climate change, what is the company culture, and what is the corporate structure in relation to its stakeholders? To accomplish your goals, consider an asset manager’s history and whether they have dedicated the (. . .continued on page 8)

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necessary resources to provide ongoing research and analysis. To maintain returns while investing sustainably, seek out a fund that is benchmarked to a broad-based index. This shows the manager’s goal is to provide market-like or better than market returns. Research has shown that companies that best manage their environmental and social impact

and follow good governance practices (ESG) are more profitable in the medium and long term. The growth in sustainable investment opportunities has been substantial as individuals choose to find investments that align with their goals. The Global Sustainable Investment Alliance reports a 34 per cent increase in these investments over the last two years.

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HOME LIBRARY HAVE YOU EVER THOUGHT OF CREATING A LIBRARY IN YOUR HOME?

Home libraries are a dedicated space to relax and enjoy reading time. If you love books and have a lot of them, it is a great way to

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of your life. It is wonderful if you have a room that can be designated as the library but that really isn’t necessary. What’s most important is to create a cozy space for your collection. A library can be created in many different spaces since a room can be multi-functional. Sometimes there is space under a staircase or in a quiet nook, maybe a wall in the dining room or the hall. A fireplace can often be surrounded by bookshelves to create a library. Even a bedroom can be an interesting place to create your library; it could even be used as a wall unit above your headboard. All it takes is a little imagination. Your personal library isn’t necessarily just for books. It is a place to show off collections, photos, albums, plants and even art. It can all be incorporated in the design. It is really about your own interests, which is what makes it personal. You might want to include a desk in your library wall or a hidden space to hide games and other important knick-knacks. Keep in mind that a library should feel like a cozy retreat for reading. Depending on the space, consider (. . .continued on page 16) 14

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the color palette. Deep rich colors are relaxing in a library, but it all depends on the library’s location and the design of your home. Wood paneled libraries are traditional but there are many ways to create a relaxing space, depending on your own individual aesthetic. If you have a window with surrounding bookshelves, a window seat makes the perfect addition. Add a comfortable oversized chair if you have space. Don’t forget to consider lighting, which depends on the size and location of your library. Use picture lights mounted at the top of the shelves to illuminate books and add a dramatic effect. For a traditional look, use wall sconces. For actual reading, recessed lighting is appropriate as it can be dimmed by preference. Table lamps are always appropriate as are floor lamps depending on the location and available space in your own library. Whether your home is large or small, there is always a space for a personal library.

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WELLNESS TRENDS FOR

2026

In 2026, there will be a focus on fitness and AI will be a part of this trend. It will revolutionize the industry through personalization, instant feedback and data tracking. The fitness trend has shifted from short-term goals to long-term lifestyle concerns. People are focused on the number of years lived in good health, not just lifespan. There is an emphasis on fundamentals like strength training, consistent sleep, stress reduction and a nutrient rich diet as well as preventative health care. Technology plays a part in this shift toward mind and body fitness as real time data becomes available. Wearable technology, artificial intelligence and advanced

analytics give individuals a unique understanding of their body. Wearables like Apple Watches, WHOOP, and Oura Rings increase our knowledge of how our bodies are functioning. Not only do wearables count steps and steadiness, but they are also capable of tracking sleep quality and recovery, heart rate variations, skin temperature and other variables. With all this information, personalized programs can be developed that incorporate diet, exercise and recovery. The American College of Sports Medicine ranked wearable technology as the #1 fitness trend because of its ability to integrate

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nutrition, sleep, mental health, and physical performance. AI can analyze all the data and recognize patterns. Imagine being informed that your recovery is lagging or your walking isn’t steady. Then it tells you how to correct through exercise or adjustments to sleep routines, nutrition or stress management strategies. There is also a new emphasis on recovery from a workout. It is now considered a critical component of any fitness program as it enhances performance, longevity and overall

wellness. Gyms today often offer meditation corners, hyperbaric chambers, red light therapy, cold plunge pools, and cryotherapy stations. Additionally, there are somatic healing offerings. These include yoga, Pilates, tai chi, and dance - all of which focus on the mind body connection. The latest trends in fitness are holistic and recognize that mental and emotional health are inseparable from physical performance.

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HEALTH & FOOD Eating healthy and having a holistic

A popular sugar alternative is dates

approach to wellness focuses on mind,

which are very sweet and have been

body and soul. Foods that enhance

used for thousands of years. They are

energy, heart health, improve sleep and

high in nutrients, antioxidants and

increase muscle strength are growing

fiber. Some say they are good for brain

in popularity. High protein, low calorie,

health as well as digestion. Eaten whole

and low carbohydrate meals are the

or used in baked treats, they provide all

way to go. The movement towards

the sweetness needed.

plant-based

items

for

health

and

environmental reasons is here to stay.

To lose weight or simply to eat a little bit healthier, there are several different

Sugar intake is a concern for many.

approaches you can take.

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The Whole Food Diet is probably the

The PALEO Diet is based on foods

most recommended diet. It is about

eaten in the Paleolithic period of

avoiding or limiting processed foods,

hunter gatherer societies thousands

preservatives or artificial ingredients

of years ago, before farming.

while sticking to lots of fresh fruits and vegetables, whole grains, nuts, beans, fish, shellfish and eggs. Limiting meat is a part of this diet as well. Not only

The Vegetarian Diet is made up of

is this diet healthy for you, but it is

plant-based

healthy for the planet as processed

fruits

foods require more resources such as

legumes and nuts. No meat or dairy

water and energy, thus creating more

products including eggs and other

pollution.

milk products are consumed. There

and

foods

which

include

vegetables,

grains,

is a trend to eat more fruits and vegetables and new products are continually coming to the market. The KETO Diet is a low carbohydrate,

Non-dairy

high fat diet that helps burn fat

oat, soy and almond are popular

milk

alternatives

for energy rather than carbs, thus

replacements for milk. New plant-

triggering weight loss. According to

based pasta alternatives like chickpea

Healthline, the foods to eat on this

or zucchini pasta help us eat more

diet are: meat, fatty fish,eggs, butter

vegetables and additional options are

and cream, cheese, nuts and seeds,

continually being introduced.

olive or avocado oil, avocados, and low carb vegetables and condiments.

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BANANA DATE NUT BREAD • 3 ripe bananas mashed

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees

• 2 eggs

• Grease a 9x5x3 bread pan

• 1 stick butter

• Cream butter and date mixture

• 1 cup unbleached flour

• Add eggs one at a time,

• 1 cup whole wheat flour • 1/2 cup shelled walnuts chopped • 3/4 cup Medjool dates chopped and pitted blitzed with 1/4 cup water in a blender ( or 3/4 cup of sugar without water) • 1 tsp baking soda • 1/2 tsp salt • 1 tsp vanilla extract

beating well • Sift flour, baking soda, and salt and add to creamed mixture • Fold in mashed bananas, vanilla and walnuts • Pour mixture into the bread pan • Bake for 50-60 minutes or until the toothpick comes out clean • Cool for 10 minutes and then put on a rack

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2026 PGA TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE DATES

* Schedule subject to change

TOURNAMENT

WATCH

JUL 2 - 5

John Deere Classic TPC Deere Run Silvis, IL • USA

JUL 9 - 12

Genesis Scottish Open The Renaissance Club North Berwick • Scotland

PARAMOUNT, GOLF, CBS, ESPN+, SXM

JUL 9 - 12

ISCO Championship Hurstbourne Country Club Louisville, KY • USA

GOLF

JUL 16 - 19

The Open Championship Royal Birkdale Golf Club Southport • England

JUL 16 - 19

Corales Puntacana Championship Puntacana Resort & Club (Corales Golf Course) Punta Cana • Dominican Republic

GOLF

JUL 23 - 26

3M Open TPC Twin Cities Blaine, MN • USA

PARAMOUNT, GOLF, CBS, ESPN+, SXM

JUL 30 - AUG 2

Rocket Classic Detroit Golf Club Detroit, MI • USA

PARAMOUNT, GOLF, CBS, ESPN+, SXM

AUG 6 - 9

Wyndham Championship Sedgefield Country Club Greensboro, NC • USA

PARAMOUNT, GOLF, CBS, ESPN+, SXM

AUG 13 - 16

FedEx St. Jude Championship TPC Southwind Memphis, TN • USA

PARAMOUNT, GOLF, CBS, ESPN+, SXM

AUG 20 - 23

BMW Championship Bellerive Country Club St. Louis, MO • USA

PARAMOUNT, GOLF, CBS, ESPN+, SXM

AUG 27 - 30

TOUR Championship East Lake Golf Club Atlanta, GA • USA

PARAMOUNT, GOLF, CBS, ESPN+, SXM

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2026 PGA TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE DATES

TOURNAMENT

* Schedule subject to change

WATCH

SEP 17 - 20

Biltmore Championship Asheville The Cliffs at Walnut Cove Asheville, NC • USA

SEP 24 - 27

Presidents Cup Medinah CC (No. 3) Chicago, IL • USA

PARAMOUNT, GOLF, NBC

OCT 1 - 4

Bank of Utah Championship Black Desert Resort Ivins, UT • USA

GOLF

OCT 8 - 11

Baycurrent Classic Yokohama Country Club Yokohama • Japan

GOLF

OCT 22 - 25

Butterfield Bermuda Championship Port Royal Golf Course Southampton • Bermuda

GOLF

OCT 29 - NOV 1

VidantaWorld Mexico Open Vidanta Vallarta Vallarta • Mexico

GOLF

World Wide Technology Championship NOV 5 - 8

El Cardonal at Diamante

GOLF

Los Cabos • Mexico NOV 12 - 15

Good Good Championship Omni Barton Creek Resort & Spa Fazio Canyons Course) Austin, TX • USA

GOLF

NOV 19 - 22

The RSM Classic Sea Island Golf Club (Seaside Course) St. Simons Island, GA • USA

GOLF

DEC 3 - 6

Hero World Challenge Albany GC Albany •

PARAMOUNT, GOLF, NBC

DEC 11 - 13

Grant Thornton Invitational Tiburón Golf Club Naples, FL • USA

PARAMOUNT, GOLF, NBC

+ Signature Event # Not PGA TOUR Co-sponsored ^ Co-sanctioned with DP World Tour

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2026 LPGA TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE

* Schedule subject to change ** Purse subject to change

DATES

TOURNAMENT

PURSE

JULY 9-12

The Amundi Evian Championship Evian Resort Golf Club | Evian-les-Bains, France

$8M

JULY 23-26

ISPS HANDA Women’s Scottish Open Dundonald Links | Gailes, North Ayrshire, Scotland

$2M

JULY 30 AUG. 2

AIG Women’s Open Royal Lytham & St Annes Golf Club | Lytham St Annes, England, United Kingdom

$9.75M

AUG. 13-16

The Standard Portland Classic Columbia Edgewater Country Club | Portland, Oregon

$2M

AUG. 20-23

CPKC Women’s Open Royal Mayfair Golf Club | Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

$2.75M

AUG. 27-30

FM Championship TPC Boston | Norton, Massachusetts

$4.4M

SEPT. 11-13

Solheim Cup Bernardus Golf | s’-Hertogenbosch (Den Bosch), Netherlands

SEPT. 25-27

Walmart NW Arkansas Championship presented by P&G Pinnacle Country Club | Rogers, Arkansas

$3M

OCT. 1-4

LOTTE Championship presented by Hoakalei Hoakalei Country Club | Ewa Beach, Oahu, Hawaii

$3M

OCT. 15-18

Buick LPGA Shanghai TBD | People’s Republic of China

$3.2M

OCT. 22-25

BMW Ladies Championship Pine Beach Golf Links | Haenam-gun, Jeollanam-do, Republic of Korea

$2.35M

OCT. 29 NOV. 1

Maybank Championship Kuala Lumpur Golf and Country Club | Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

$3M

NOV. 5-8

TOTO Japan Classic Taiheiyo Club, Minori Course | Ibaraki, Japan

$2.1M

NOV. 12-15

The ANNIKA driven by Gainbridge at Pelican Pelican Golf Club | Belleair, Florida

$3.25M

NOV. 19-22

CME Group Tour Championship TiburonGolf Club | Naples, Florida

$11M

DEC.11-13

Grant Thornton Invitational TiburonGolf Club | Naples, Florida

$2.05M

LOCAL EVENTS GUIDE COASTAL SOUTH CAROLINA PLEASE NOTE: WE’RE AWARE THAT THESE UNCERTAIN TIMES ARE LIMITING MANY ASPECTS OF LIFE AS ARE UNCERTAIN. DUE TO THE CURRENT SITUATIONS, MANY EVENTS HAVE EITHER BEEN CANCELLED, RESCHEDULED, OR CHANGED TO VIRTUAL EVENTS. PLEASE VERIFY ALL EVENTS PRIOR TO ATTENDING. THANK YOU.

JULY

JULY 4 | INDEPENDENCE DAY Join us on July 4 to celebrate Independence Day with a fun and festive 4th of July Drone Show! The show will begin at dusk and will be staged from the West side of the island, a few blocks from the pier. Viewing is available from all along the beach and even throughout Center Street. For more info visit: visitfolly.com/fireworks

AUGUST

AUG 13 - 23 | RESTAURANT WEEK From fine to casual dining, participating restaurants will feature new menu items, offer fan favorites, and multi-course menus during Restaurant Week Greenville & Spartanburg.Restaurant Week welcomes all South Carolina Restaurants to participate in the tastiest time of the year! For more info visit:

SEPTEMBER

SEPT 5 | JAZZ FESTIVAL The Lowcountry Jazz Festival, South Carolina’s premiere annual Smooth Jazz event, returns to– the Charleston Gaillard Center – with a stellar lineup of numerous worldclass jazz musicians. For more info visit: lowcountryjazzfest.com SEPT 24 - 30 | ARTS FESTIVAL The MOJA Arts Festival is a combination of African American and Caribbean influences with music, lectures, stage performances, tours, concerts, art exhibits and more. The Festival highlights the many African-American and Caribbean contributions to western and world cultures. So come enjoy a festival full of beautiful art and cultural experiences! For more info visit: mojafestival.com

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OCTOBER

NOVEMBER

OCT 3 | MERMAIDS & MATEYS FESTIVAL Ahoy, friends! We’re thrilled to announce the return of our beloved Mermaids & Mateys Festival, a Folly Beach favorite. Gather your crew, throw on your tail or pirate gear, and get ready to celebrate the sea in true Folly fashion with a touch of spooky vibes for fall! For more info visit: https://tinyurl.com/4xym43yd

NOV 20 - 21 | CATFISH FESTIVAL The Annual Kingsland Catfish Festival began in 1983 and continues today. Enjoy this down-home festival with crispy southern-fried catfish and all the fixings sure to please. Throw in arts & craft booths, a variety of food booths, antiques and collectibles and there will be something to please everyone in the family. Join us for some small town family fun! For more info visit: kingslandcatfishfestival.org

OCT 2 - 3 | SHRIMP FESTIVAL Beaufort’s Shrimp Festival is an amazing event that celebrates lowcountry cuisine and incorporates fun activities for all ages. This award-winning Beaufort tradition will feature live entertainment, a morning 5K run/walk, and an interactive and informative educational fair dedicated to highlighting the coastal waterways, unique ecology, shrimping and fishing industries and more! For more info visit: beaufortshrimpfestival.com

NOV 7 | PECAN FESTIVAL The South Carolina Pecan Festival began as a way to bring people to downtown Florence and to bring our community together and give local vendors a place to showcase their talent and goods.Come on by for the live entertainment, food & craft vendors, rides, antique tractor show, car show, competitions, half metric century bike ride and more. For more info visit: https://bit.ly/3quVefV

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DECEMBER

DEC 12 | CHRISTMAS PARADE Join us in Santa’s favorite beach town for The Annual City of Folly Beach Christmas Parade! Line up along Center Street as floats, marching bands, and community associations show their holiday spirit. Visitors and locals are all welcome! For more info visit: visitfolly.com/christmas-parade

JANUARY

JAN 1 | POLAR BEAR PLUNGE We will pay homage to one of Charleston’s funniest residents, Bill Murray! The event will include a costume contest, commemorative t-shirts, and of course, a plunge into the Atlantic! All attendees are encouraged to come in costume, especially as your favorite Bill Murray character, and be ready to ‘freeze your bills off’. For more info visit: https://bit.ly/2URJJU0

JAN 29 - 31 | BOAT SHOW The Charleston Boat Show has evolved into an event that kicksoff the Lowcountry’s boating season. Taking place each January, this annual event includes everything from powerboats to small jon boats, skiffs, cruisers, pontoons, yachts and ski boats. There is something for everyone’s taste and budget. For more info visit: thecharlestonboatshow.com

FEBRUARY

FEB 22 - 28 | SEAFOOD FESTIVAL Here you can sample restaurants’ fresh catch specials, try fresh oysters, and maybe even learn how to fish yourself. From incredible seafood meals to rustic barbecue and bonfires, world-class talent and southern charm collide on one gorgeous Island setting. For more info visit: hiltonheadseafoodfestival.com

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(. . .continued from 38) FEB 28 | OYSTER FESTIVAL Who’s ready to do some oyster shucking? How does 80,000 pounds of oysters sound? The Lowcountry Oyster Festival is the world’s largest oyster festival! Highlights include live music on the main stage, wine, a selection of domestic and imported beers, a Children’s Area and a “Food Court” showcasing a variety of local favorite restaurants to satisfy everyone’s taste. For more info visit: https://bit.ly/3x5bzua

MARCH

MARCH TBA | WINGFEST We aren’t just “wingin’ it” anymore. Our keys to success? Invite the best local restaurants, add some handpicked bands, sprinkle in some kids activities, pour a little too much alcohol, and spark some semi-friendly competition. Stop on by for a day full of wings and fun! For more info visit: hiltonheadwingfest.com

APRIL

APRIL 3 | BRIDGE RUN The Cooper Bridge Run is an annual 10K running event across Charleston’s iconic Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge. Over 40,000 runners participate annually and it’s considered the 3rd largest 10K and the 5th largest road race in the United States. Competitors from across the globe come for this historic race. For more info visit: bridgerun.com

MAY

MAY TBA | ARTS FEST One of South Carolina’s biggest arts festivals, celebrating southern and national artists and performers in the visual and performing arts and literature, in the city of North Charleston. For more info visit: northcharlestonartsfest.com

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(. . .continued from 40) MAY 28 - 30 | GULLAH FESTIVAL The Original Gullah Festival of South Carolina, Inc., in partnership with the South Carolina 250th American Revolution Anniversary Commission, is proud to present ELIMU: An Educators & Journalists Excursion—a fully underwritten, program designed to illuminate the vital role of the Gullah people in the American Revolution and provide cultural leaders with valuable tools to share this history with broader audiences. For more info visit: originalgullahfestival.org

JUNE

JUNE TBA | MUSIC FESTIVAL It’s time for us to announce that the Music Festival of the Lowcountry is coming! For more info visit: musicfestivalofthelowcountry.com

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2027 GRAND SLAM TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE

* Schedule subject to change

SESSION

DATE

TIME

FEATURED MATCHES

JAN 14 - THU

10:00 AM

Qualifying

JAN 15 - FRI

10:00 AM

Qualifying

JAN 16 - SAT

10:00 AM

Qualifying

JAN 17 - SUN

11:00 AM

First Round

JAN 17 - SUN

7:00 PM

First Round

JAN 18 - MON

11:00 AM

First Round

JAN 18 - MON

7:00 PM

First Round

JAN 19 - TUE

11:00 AM

First Round First Round

JAN 19 - TUE

7:00 PM

JAN 20 - WED

11:00 AM

Second Round

JAN 20 - WED

7:00 PM

Second Round

JAN 21 - THU

11:00 AM

Second Round

JAN 21 - THU

7:00 PM

Second Round

JAN 22 - FRI

11:00 AM

Third Round

JAN 22 - FRI

7:00 PM

Third Round

JAN 23 - SAT

11:00 AM

Third Round Third Round

JAN 23 - SAT

7:00 PM

JAN 24 - SUN

11:00 AM

Fourth Round

JAN 24 - SUN

7:00 PM

Fourth Round

JAN 25 - MON

11:00 AM

Fourth Round

JAN 25 - MON

7:00 PM

Fourth Round

JAN 26 - TUE

11:00 AM

Quarterfinals Quarterfinals

JAN 26 - TUE

7:00 PM

JAN 27 - WED

11:00 AM

Quarterfinals

JAN 27 - WED

7:00 PM

Quarterfinals

JAN 28 - THU

11:00 AM

Women’s Semifinals

JAN 29 - FRI

12:00 PM

First Men’s Final

JAN 29 - FRI

7:30 PM

Second Men’s Semifinal

JAN 30 - SAT

7:30 PM

Women’s Singles Final Men’s Doubles Final

JAN 31 - SUN

7:30 PM

Women’s Doubles Final Men’s Singles Final

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2027 GRAND SLAM TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE

* Schedule subject to change

DATE

PLAY START

SESSION

MAY 23 - SUN

11:00AM

First Round

MAY 23 - SUN

8:15 PM

First Round

MAY 24 - MON

11:00AM

First Round

MAY 24 - MON

8:15 PM

First Round

MAY 25 - TUE

11:00AM

First Round

MAY 25 - TUE

8:15 PM

First Round

MAY 26 - WED

11:00AM

Second Round

MAY 26 - WED

8:15 PM

Second Round

MAY 27 - THU

11:00AM

Second Round

MAY 27 - THU

8:15 PM

Second Round

MAY 28 - FRI

11:00AM

Third Round

MAY 28 - FRI

8:15 PM

Third Round

MAY 29 - SAT

11:00AM

Third Round

MAY 29 - SAT

8:15 PM

Third Round

MAY 30 - SUN

11:00AM

Fourth Round

MAY 30 - SUN

8:15 PM

Fourth Round

MAY 31 - MON

11:00AM

Fourth Round

MAY 31 - MON

8:15 PM

Fourth Round

JUNE 1 - TUE

11:00AM

Quarterfinals

JUNE 1 - TUE

8:15 PM

Quarterfinals

JUNE 2 - WED

11:00AM

Quarterfinals

JUNE 2 - WED

8:15 PM

Quarterfinals

JUNE 3 - THUR

2:30 PM

Ladies Single Semifinals, Men’s Doubles

JUNE 4 - FRI

2:30 PM

Mens Singles Semifinals, Ladies Doubles

JUNE 5 - SAT

8:15 PM

Ladies Singles Final, Mens Double Final

JUNE 6 - SUN

3:00 PM

Men’s Singles Final, Ladies Double Final

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2026 GRAND SLAM TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE

* Schedule subject to change

DATE

PLAY START

SESSION

JUNE 29 - MON

11:00 AM

Men's & Ladies' 1st Round

JUNE 30 - TUE

11:00 AM

Men's & Ladies' 1st Round

JULY 1 - WED

11:00 AM

Men's & Ladies' 2nd Round

JULY 2 - THU

11:00 AM

Men's & Ladies' 2rd Round

JULY 3 - FRI

11:00 AM

Men's & Ladies' 3rd Round

JULY 4 - SAT

11:00 AM

Men's & Ladies' 3rd Round

JULY 5 - SUN

11:00 AM

Men's & Ladies' 4th Round

JULY 6 - MON

11:00 AM

Men's & Ladies’ 4th Round

JULY 7- TUE

11:00 AM

Ladies' and Gentlemen's Quarterfinals

JULY 8 - WED

11:00 AM

Ladies’ and Gentlemen’s Quarterfinals

JULY 9 - THU

11:00 AM

Ladies’ Semifinals

JULY 9 - THU

11:00 AM

Gentlemen’s Semifinals

JULY 10 - FRI

11:00 AM

Ladies’ Singles Final & Men’s Doubles and Mixed Doubles

JULY 11 - SAT

11:00 AM

Gentlemen’s Singles Final & Ladies’ Doubles

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* Schedule subject to change ** Start Times Listed in EST

SESSION

DATE

SCHEDULE

PLAY START

AUG 24 - SUN

Day

12:00 PM

First Round

AUG 24 - SUN

Night

7:00 PM

First Round

AUG 25 - MON

Day

12:00 PM

First Round

AUG 25 - MON

Night

7:00 PM

First Round

AUG 26 - TUE

Day

12:00 PM

First Round

AUG 26 - TUE

Night

7:00 PM

First Round

AUG 27 - WED

Day

12:00 PM

Second Round

AUG 27 - WED

Night

7:00 PM

Second Round

AUG 28 - THU

Day

12:00 PM

Second Round

AUG 28 - THU

Night

7:00 PM

Second Round

AUG 29 - FRI

Day

12:00 PM

Third Round

AUG 29 - FRI

Night

7:00 PM

Third Round

AUG 30 - SAT

Day

12:00 PM

Third Round

AUG 30 - SAT

Night

7:00 PM

Third Round

AUG 31 - SUN

Day

12:00 PM

Fourth Round

AUG 31 - SUN

Night

7:00 PM

Fourth Round

SEP 1 - MON

Day

12:00 PM

Fourth Round

SEP 1 - MON

Night

7:00 PM

Fourth Round

SEP 2 - TUE

Day

12:00 PM

Quarterfinals

SEP 2 - TUE

Night

7:00 PM

Quarterfinals

SEP 3 - WED

Day

12:00 PM

Quarterfinals

SEP 3 - WED

Night

7:00 PM

Quarterfinals

SEP 4 - THU

Night

7:00 PM

Women’s Semifinals

SEP 5 - FRI

Day

3:00 PM

Men’s Semifinals

SEP 5 - FRI

Night

7:00 PM

Men’s Semifinals

SEP 6 - SAT

Night

4:00pm

Women’s Final

SEP 7 - SUN

Day

2:00pm

Men’s Final

MATCHES

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If you happen to be driving through Florida, there are several interesting and historic towns worth visiting. St. Augustine, the oldest town in America, is located on the northeast coast of the state, just south of Jacksonville. Then head south to enjoy the Lake Wales Ridge, which includes the towns of Sebring, Lake Placid and Avon. First settled in 1565 by the Spanish and predating both Jamestown and Plymouth Rock, St Augustine was first seen by Admiral Pedro Menendez de Aviles. Visit Castillo de San Marcos, a 17th century Spanish stone fortress, and the cobblestoned historic downtown that includes over 30 historic houses. Remember, this is the city known for the Fountain of Youth, so be sure to see the Fountain of Youth Archaeological Park where (. . .continued on page 52) 50

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visitors can drink from the spring. Next, head south to Lake Wales, which has an ‘old Florida” vibe and is one of the most scenic areas in the state. Known for its cypress trees, citrus groves and abundance of freshwater lakes, Lake Wales can’t be missed! Enjoy the history of these towns and don’t miss Highlands State Park for hiking, biking, birding and a variety of rare and native plants. Sebring has undergone a major restoration of its historic downtown. There is a lot to see and do, particularly if you are a history buff. Sebring was founded in 1912 by Ohio pottery manufacturer George E. Sebring and is now designated as a 1920’s Historic District on the National Register of Historic Places. Known as “The City on the Circle” because of its design

which is based on the ancient Egyptian city of Heliopolis. With a circular park, all roads radiate from there which makes Sebring very distinctive. Lake Placid was founded in 1927 and has two nicknames: the “Town of Murals” and “The Caladium Capital of the World”. It is known for its art scene with over 50 murals throughout the town, it is a sight to behold. Some of the murals are as large as 175 feet (. . .continued on page 54)

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wide and 30 feet tall and depict the town’s history including the town’s Native American heritage. There is also the Historical Society Depot Museum located in the original railroad depot. And don’t miss the interesting boutiques and restaurants in the downtown area. Avon Park is known as the “City of Charm” because of its historic downtown and small town feel. It was founded in 1886 and is the oldest town in the region, It was named after Stratford-upon-Avon, England. Visit the Avon Park Depot Museum and the Museum of Florida Arts and Culture. Babe Ruth and Clark Gable stayed at the historic Hotel Jacarinda downtown.

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