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Enjoy the day strolling the beaches of St. Simons Island on this beautiful St. Patricks Day! The weather is beautiful, sunny and 60 degrees to be exact! Once you finish taking in the salt air and ocean breeze head to the village area and enjoy a day browsing through the island shops. As the old folklore, has it if you aren’t wearing green you will get pinched! We have plenty of shops...

Serves 30 as an appetizer. Ingredients: 5 pounds medium fresh Georgia shrimp 5 medium Vidalia onions quartered into bite-size wedges 1 cup extra virgin olive oil 1 cup vegetable oil 2 cups cider vinegar 1 large bottle of capers and juice 2 lemons cut in thin slices 3 firm tomatoes cut into bite-size wedges 3/4 cup sugar 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce 1 tsp. Tabasco sauce 1 tsp. salt Cooking Instructions:...

Fall is in full swing here on St. Simons Island, with the summer months behind us we are excited about all the events we have coming up. There is always so much going on in the Golden Isles from concerts to art exhibits, to festivals… there is something for everyone. This weekend there are many events happening, we hope that you will come out and enjoy some of the fun...

The 11th annual Shrimp & Grits Festival, hosted by Southern Living is taking place this weekend on Jekyll Island. This festival has gained quite the audience over the years attracting visitors from near and far. The Shrimp & Grits festival holds contests for both professional and individual cooks of the dish each year to decide who is the best in the state. Chefs were chosen to participate in the contest by...

So you just checked into your Hodnett Cooper, ocean front beach cottage on St. Simons Island with your significant other, and you are wondering what there is to for you all to do. You always come and hang out at the beach and eat at local restaurants but this time you want to do something different. You are looking for a romantic night with the one you love the most....

Are you stumped as to what to get Mom for Mother’s Day?! Good thing here on St. Simons Island there are so many great places to get some pretty awesome gifts for your special Mom! From weekend getaways, to jewelry, to a family meal we’ve got you covered. Who doesn’t want to spoil the woman who selflessly puts others first every other day of the year? This is her one...

Have you always wanted to know the best spots in town to eat, those spots that only the locals know about? Now you can! We sat down with Chef Dave Synder, owner of Halyards and Tramici, two of St. Simons most popular dining spots! He filled us in on what brought him to St. Simons, what he loves most about the island, and what are his favorite things to eat....