Isle of Palms Winter/Spring 2019-20

3 www.IsleOfPalmsMagazine.com | www.ILoveIOP.com | www.IOPmag.com 8 14 18 22 Winter/Spring 2019-20 Volume 5, Issue 2 28 Publisher’s Note. .............................................................................................. 5 Best of the Islands............................................................................................ 6 Isle of Palms Facetime. .................................................................................... 7 Features ADay in the Life of a Charter Boat Captain .................................................. 8 There’s rarely a dull moment on a yacht when you’re the one running the ship. Join Captain Mac Finch on a day-trip from Isle of Palms to Southport, North Carolina. Sharks in theWater ....................................................................................... 12 Just when you thought it was safe to get back in the water …how safe is it? Learn more about the sharks that share our coast and the best ways to avoid a toothy nibble. LoggerheadTurtle Nests Break Records .................................................... 14 Can you dig this? More loggerhead turtles nested on Isle of Palms and Sullivan’s Island this summer than any other year since monitoring began. Growing Up on the Isle of Palms . ................................................................ 15 Relive life on the island from the eyes of a boy in the 1970s. Meet Police Chief Kevin Cornett .................................................................. 18 The new police chief cut his teeth in Columbia and Springdale before relocating here, where he is eager to get to know the community. Isle of Palms Connector Run ........................................................................ 22 Running is fun, but running for a cause makes it even better. 100% of the sponsorship money goes to local organizations. Whet Your Island Appetite ........................................................................... 25 For a small island, Isle of Palms has a delicious array of food to fit every craving and ambiance your heart – or stomach – could dream of. IslandMedical Care ....................................................................................... 26 There are twomedical practices on Isle of Palms andSullivan’s Island. Learnmore about what they offer. Isle of Palms Family Dentistry ...................................................................... 28 A healthy set of pearly whites is essential for a confident smile. The staff at Isle of Palms Family Dentistry is ready to helpwith awide range of dental offerings. Beach Construction Company ..................................................................... 30 Three generations have kept this business strong for over 50 years. Real Estate PropertyManagement Companies ............................................................ 20 Top 10 Homes Sold on Isle of Palms ............................................................ 31 Top 10 Homes Sold inWild Dunes. .............................................................. 32 [ Table of Contents ] On the Cover A just-hatched loggerhead sea turtle makes its way toward the ocean on the Isle of Palms. Photo by Barbara J. Bergwerf.