Dewees In Winter — A New Book by Judy Drew Fairchild
I'm a little biased, but this book is awesome! Check it out and order one today. It makes a great present. Dewees Winter By Judy Drew Fairchild Book Preview
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What’s the Goal
Dewees Island just announced that it's laying off the Assistant Island Manager as a way to save costs. I'm all for saving money, but I wonder if the POA /…
Policy Change Driving Up Costs
The recent mandates telling the builders to get their trucks and other equipment off the island will drive up construction, renovation and maintenance costs. The builders have been told by…
New crabbing, shrimping, fishing and birding docks
Following the removal of the alligator at the crabbing dock, some called for the removal of the crabbing dock. Instead, adding more crabbing and fishing docks to the impoundment is…
Fishing Walkway Opposite Crabbing Dock
I propose a public-private partnership between the POA and Dewees community members to build a new fishing walkway opposite the crabbing dock (click to see Map). I believe there's sufficient…
Possible New Ferry
The POA Board might want to consider getting a new ferry to replace the Dewees Lady (also infamously known as "Thunderbox"). A catamaran like the Charleston Water Taxi might make…