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| Posted On Friday, June 12, 2020 |
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| | Dataw Island: A Beautiful Place to Kayak - by Dashae Middleton | | |
| | The waters around Dataw Island are a kayak paddler’s paradise, changing daily with the tide and the season. | | |
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| Posted On Thursday, April 16, 2020 |
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| | Beaufort Mayor Billy Keyserling Interview - by Dir. of Marketing and Comm. Laura McCarthy | | |
| | The Government & Community Affairs Committee interview Mayor Keyserling about COVID-19 and the economic fallout for Beaufort, plus future economic developmen
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| Posted On Tuesday, April 7, 2020 |
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| | Keep It Playable Golf Tips: White Balls and Handicap Flags - by Dashae Middleton | | |
| | Golf Professional Dave Britton explains how to properly attach handicap flags on the golf cart and the rule of driving past the white balls. | | |
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| Posted On Tuesday, March 31, 2020 |
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| | Keep It Playable Golf Tips: Curbing - by Dashae Middleton | | |
| | Tips from Golf Professional Dave Britton on making sure that your golf cart is not on the curbing of the course and to not drive over the curbing but around it. | | |
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| Posted On Wednesday, March 18, 2020 |
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| | Kayaking Invitational - by Director of Marketing and Comm. Laura McCarthy | | |
| | The Dataw Island Yacht Club hosted a group of more than 40 kayakers. more than half of whom | | |
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| Posted On Friday, March 6, 2020 |
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| | Conservancy publishes Dataw Ecology Guide - by Director of Marketing and Comm. Laura McCarthy | | |
| | Dataw Island is one of 68 inhabited islands in Beaufort County. It comprises about 840 acres surrounded by tidal marshland, Jenkins Creek, and the Morgan River. There are many freshwater lakes and ponds on the island as well as nesting and brooding areas for a variety of transient and resident bird species. | | |
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| Posted On Thursday, January 16, 2020 |
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| | Kickoff for Dataw Island's Third "Habitat House" Build - by Director of Marketing and Comm. Laura McCarthy | | |
| | “Although Dataw is credited with raising the funds for two houses, I wouldn’t say Dataw has only built two houses – through their involvement and support in the women’s build and other support & involvement, the community has been involved in all 52 that we’ve built!" | | |
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| Posted On Sunday, January 5, 2020 |
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| | "Best Golf Community"...DATAW ISLAND! - by Marketing and Comm. Director Laura McCarthy | | |
| | ideal-LIVING magazine has named Dataw Island, just outside of Historic Beaufort, SC, “Best Golf Community” and one of the “Top 100 Planned Communities." | | |
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| Posted On Friday, December 27, 2019 |
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| | GM Ted Bartlett honored by members - by Director of Marketing and Communications McCarthy, | | |
| | General Manager Ted Bartlett Honored with a Brick on the Dataw Heritage Walk: This week, a large contingent of members chose to honor General Manager Ted Bartlett with a permanent brick emblazoned with his name on the Dataw Heritage Walk. Upon suggestion of Joel Holden, members of 11 of the island’s most popular clubs on Dataw Island joined in the effort to thank Bartlett for his continued service. The group included members of the Croquet Club, Dataw Cares, Dataw Conservancy, Dataw Historic Foundation, DIGA, Dataw Island Quilters, DITA, DIWGA, DIYC, Garden Club, and VAC (and their numerous sub-clubs.)
“Ted Bartlett has dedicated himself to constantly improving Dataw Island,” said Holden. “It seemed right to honor him for his outstanding service.”
And, Holden said that when he sent his idea out by email to see if there was any interest, it became immediately apparent that he is in good company in appreciating Bartlett’s service. “Almost immediately I began receiving emails back saying ‘A resounding Yes!’ and ‘Of course!’ and ‘Why hasn’t anyone thought of this yet?’” Holden admitted he had the idea on his mind for some time, but with Bartlett coming up in January on his 11th anniversary of managing Dataw Island, the timing felt appropriate.
The Dataw Heritage Walk was started in 2009 as a fundraiser to permanently house our collection of artifacts and Dataw history, and it is located between the BB Sams Plantation Ruins and the Cannery parking area. The brick walk begins under an arbor of vines and serpentines toward the ruins. A careful observer will note the names of 200+ Dataw residents and employees and the years they first came to Dataw carved into bricks along the pathway – purchased either by themselves to celebrate their time here, or purchased by another person or group in honor of someone they collectively admire, as in the case of Bartlett.
During the open session portion of the DIC Board Meeting Monday, Holden surprised Bartlett with the dedication.
“I stood up and said, ‘There is an important correction to be made on Dataw, something is missing’” Holden said with a chuckle, explaining he could see Bartlett starting to look around in wonder of what this surprise problem may be. “Then I told him that a large group of residents are very enthusiastic about correcting this thing that is missing, and I presented the brick.”
“Thank you for this kind gesture, it is truly humbling” says Bartlett. “Dataw Island is really a special place, and nothing embodies that more than our members’ genuine appreciation for the service of staff. For your generous contributions at the holidays and sincerity you show throughout the year, thank you on behalf of all staff.”
Bricks are still available and cost $150 each; to dedicate one or purchase one for yourself, please contact Peter Pearks at (843)838-2506.
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| Posted On Wednesday, December 11, 2019 |
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| | Luminary Night 2019 - by Director of Marketing and Comm. McCarthy,Laura | | |
| | Happy holidays from Dataw Island! | | |
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| Posted On Thursday, November 7, 2019 |
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| | Veterans Week at Dataw Island a Huge Success - by Marketing and Comm. Director Laura McCarthy | | |
| | Dataw Island honors our American Veterans | | |
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| Posted On Thursday, October 31, 2019 |
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| | Pledge the Pink Flocks to Dataw Island - by Marketing and Comm. Director Laura McCarthy | | |
| | Dataw Island members rolled out the pink carpet for 1500 Pledge the Pink... | | |
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| Posted On Wednesday, October 30, 2019 |
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| | Voted "Best Community in Beaufort" - by Marketing and Comm. Director Laura McCarthy | | |
| | The readers have spoken...and Dataw has won FIVE prestigious "Best of Beaufort" awards | | |
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| Posted On Monday, July 29, 2019 |
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| | CCDI Recognized Nationally! - by Marketing and Communications Director Laura McCart | | |
| | The Croquet Club of Dataw Island wins “First Place” in the National Croquet Day clubs competition. | | |
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| Posted On Wednesday, April 24, 2019 |
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| | Interschool Special Tennis Spring Finale at Dataw - by Marketing and Communications Director Laura McCart | | |
| | “It is an honor to host these kids in a mini Special Olympics style event. They have worked so hard throughout the year, and this is a fun way to celebrate their pro | | |
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| Posted On Wednesday, March 27, 2019 |
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| | 2019 adidas Intercollegiate video - by Marketing Communications Coordinator , Holly Mason | | |
| | Each year, members of Dataw Island look forward to this tournament and hosting the college athletes in their homes. Many students return year after year, with the host families eagerly awaiting their return, much like a homecoming. | | |
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| Posted On Tuesday, March 12, 2019 |
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| | adidas Intercollegiate Final Results - by Marketing and Communications Director Laura McCart | | |
| | College athletes, guests, and Dataw Island spectators enjoyed an exciting finish to the annual adidas Intercollegiate Golf Tournament, with a three-way tie for Men’s Individual play. After three rounds on Tom Fazio’s Cotton Dike course, Colin Uecker of Texas Lutheran, Michael Barber of Millikin University, and Casey Leebrick of York College each finished even par, forcing a two-hole shoot-out. Uecker secured the win with a birdie on the first playoff hole on hole #9, sending Barber and Leebrick to play #9 yet again, where Leebrick shot par and secured second place.
The women competed on Arthur Hills’ Morgan River course where we saw some very competitive golf. Kim Siercks of Indiana Tech finished first with a score of +9, followed by Jordan Koller of York College with a +11, and in third, Vicky Raffle, also of Indiana Tech shot +15.
Indiana Tech also showed strength in the team competition, securing first place with an overall score of +71. The ladies of York College finished not far behind at +76, and in third, Mt. St. Joseph posted +134. In Men’s team competition, Oglethorpe College finished in first place at their first appearance at the adidas Intercollegiate, with a team total of +19. The men of Hampden-Sydney College trailed by only three strokes, securing second place at +22. Third place went to North Carolina Wesleyan, who finished at +33.
The adidas Intercollegiate is hosted by Ohio Wesleyan and featured a total of 105 athletes from 17 schools in the men’s division and 43 athletes representing seven schools competed in the women’s division.
Each year, members of Dataw Island look forward to this tournament and hosting the college athletes in their homes. Many students return year after year, with the host families eagerly awaiting their return, much like a homecoming. In fact, when one of “their” students placed second, two members jokingly argued for a piece of the credit: “She stayed at MY house!” “Yeah, well she ate MY brisket!” bantered Cynthia Hooper and Anthony Russo.
“These kids are great,” added Russo. “It’s a lot of fun to have them around and we really enjoy it.”
The Dataw Staff also enjoys this annual event. Dave Britton, Dataw’s Director of Golf, is himself from Ohio and really enjoys hosting the student athletes and their coaches. “We just love that we are able to offer our courses to these student athletes each year,” said Britton. “Many of their home courses are just thawing now, and to be able to get out and play on such fine courses in the condition that Dataw is in is a real treat for them, especially this early in the season.”
Although Britton at least partially credits the course conditions for attracting an impressive field each year, he also said that the camaraderie between the members and the athletes is at least as big of a draw. “It’s really neat to see our members’ excitement about hosting kids, baking for them, offering shuttles on the course – they ‘get it’ that this is a volunteer | | |
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| Posted On Friday, March 8, 2019 |
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| | adidas Intercollegiate Golf Tournament - by Marketing and Communications Director Laura McCart | | |
| | Dataw Island is pleased to again host the adidas Intercollegiate Golf Tou | | |
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| Posted On Thursday, February 14, 2019 |
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| | Dataw to Host The First Tee Program - by Marketing Communications Coordinator , Holly Mason | | |
| | Dataw Island is proud to start hosting The First Tee beginning this March. | | |
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