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Atlantic Beach, SC’s Own Chef Ollie Debuts a New Dish: Ollie’s Build Your Own Gullah Bowl
On November 23, 2025, following STARD’s first Beach Clean Up as part of its Dune Restoration Initiative, Atlantic Beach, South Carolina’s own Chef Ollie delighted the taste buds of STARD board members, event sponsors, and clean-up participants with a delicious and...
Kidogo Farms Participates in STARD’s Atlantic Beach, SC Clean Up
On November 23, 2025, following STARD’s first Beach Clean-Up as part of its Dune Restoration Initiative for Atlantic Beach, SC, Kidogo Farms co-owner Alissia Matthews treated STARD board members, event sponsors, and clean-up participants to a delicious tea tasting by...
STARD Sponsors Atlantic Beach, SC Dunes Clean-Up
On Sunday, November 23, 2025, STARD held its first Beach Clean Up as part of its Dune Restoration Initiative from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM, followed by a cultural art exhibition from 11:30 AM to 2:00 PM. The event celebrated both environmental stewardship and the Gullah...
Helen Pierce’s Love for Atlantic Beach: A Fight to Protect its Soul from High-density Condo Development
The soft breeze off the Atlantic, the warm sand underfoot, and the tight-knit community make this historic South Carolina town unique. But now, all of that is under threat. Big developers are eyeing Atlantic Beach’s prime oceanfront property for high-rise condos,...
Defiant Atlantic Beach SC Resident Lands a Knock Down on Aggressive Oceanfront Development Plans
Atlantic Beach, SC — With elegance, grace, and a dash of former model flair, Ms. Porterissia McNeill, proud owner of a breathtaking Mediterranean-style home on the peaceful oceanfront of Atlantic Beach, SC, took on Morant Properties, LLC, a New York developer aiming...
IGGAD Conference Atlantic Beach Tour and STARD Fundraiser
This past February, the vibrant community of Atlantic Beach, SC, came alive for a heartfelt gathering of engaging activities and meaningful moments that highlighted the significance of preserving this historic beach town. The event began with a film screening of "A...