The Tybee Breeze
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May 2010 Archive
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“Get ready to rumble… it’s BEACH BUM, 2010!”
“Get ready to rumble… it’s BEACH BUM, 2010!” By Debbie Brady Robinson Well, it’s “show time” ya’ll! That time of year when kids from 1 to 101 line the streets of Tybee for one colossal, “Tybee Time” kind of water fight! It has been said time and time again that the Beach Bum Parade brings [...] -
Emily Brennan fundraiser at the Crab Shack on Tybee Islan
Tybee Island, GA 31328 – March 28, 2010: Emily Brennan fundraiser at the Crab Shack on Tybee 3/28/10 A fundraiser was held at the Crab Shack on Tybee to benefit Emily Brennan. The nine year old forth grader is suffering from a rare chronic nerve pain disorder (Visceral Hyperalgesia). The Crab Shack hosted the event; [...] -
Tybee Tap Water
I’ve been hearing for years that Tybee tap water will make you crazy or pregnant and I wonder if it might be true! Some of my friends out there (and you know who you are), have experienced both at the same time. I consulted Ricky at the water department and he says there have been [...] -
From The Mayors Desk
The summer season is rapidly approaching and our little Island is gearing up for the annual influx of folks from places near and far. We are taking a few steps in the upcoming weeks to make sure that pedestrians and bicyclists are as safe as possible. For one, we will soon be installing warning signs at the center of [...] -
WHAT TO EXPECT FOR HURRICANE SEASON 2010
Well, it seems like just yesterday we were getting ready for another hurricane season. That was 2009, which turned out to be nice and quiet. Boring is not always a good thing, but when it comes to hurricanes, boring is what we like to see. This year, however, looks like it could be much more [...] -
Hello Tybee Island!
Lindsay and I hope that you’re having a great spring! It’s great to see Tybee coming alive after our dreary winter and seeing everyone so busy! It was fun to see Tybee’s float in the Savannah St. Patrick’s Day parade and we can’t wait for the “Beach Bum Parade”! Our Visitor Center numbers have been [...] -
The God Abouts
TThe God Abouts Senior Adult Ministry of Chapel by the Sea Baptist Church. One hundred and twenty friends gathered, many of them wearing their prettiest chapeaus, to enjoy a delicious lunch which was provided by the ministry. Everyone enjoyed fried chicken, pork loin, butter beans, carrots, potato salad, rolls, and of course, lots of delicious desserts. [...] -
Sea Turtle Season Arrives
By Tammy Smith By the time this article is published in the May Breeze, the 2010 sea turtle season will be underway. Sea turtle season began on May 1 and will run through October 31st. After mating, during the early part of the spring, males return to the open water, while female sea turtles are [...] -
LIFE IN THE SLOW LANE
LIFE IN THE SLOW LANE by John O’Neill Ole Slo took a little trip out to Sin City last month for some much needed R & R. For some reason I just couldn’t get used to the three-hour time difference. I remained on Eastern Time for most of the visit. Getting up at four-thirty in [...] -
HAPPY National Preservation Month!
BUILDING A BETTER HOMETOWN COMMUNITY Tybee Island…the whimsical paradise to live, do business and visit. By: Chantel Morton, Better Hometown Coordinator (Photos courtesy of Tybee Island Historical Society) HAPPY National Preservation Month! May is National Preservation Month! The theme this year is “Old is the New Green!” Tybee has seen much change over the years [...]