April 2003 - Publisher's Note Certainly Spring! With so much uncertainty in our world today, one thing is certain: Hilton Head Island is the place to be, especially in spring! The island is abloom with color and abuzz with activity, reminding those of us who live here why we stay and beckoning those who visit to stick around. And how we’ve grown! If you don’t believe it, check out our annual neighborhood guide, starting on page 81. As spring arrives with its usual fanfare, big changes are happening in our world, our community and even here at the magazine. On a national level, whether or not we agree with the war effort, we must unite in support of our troops. To find out how you can help, read our feature story, beginning on page 56, and ponder one island author’s historic perspective on our Last Word page. On a local level, a powerful example of unity has been our community’s rally to support The Heritage of Golf.

Beginning on page 30, read about the uphill battle to secure a sponsor and how the plans for this year’s tournament have finally jelled. Meanwhile, the cooperative efforts of our arts community are evidenced in the plans for this year’s Bravo! Celebrate the Arts festival. Get a sneak preview in our Arts and Entertainment Guide. Here at the magazine, we welcome aboard Blanche L. Tomaszewski as our new editor. (If you have trouble pronouncing her name, just call her BLT, like the sandwich.) On March 14, our art director Audrey Clayton delivered a baby girl (Mya Arie) to the world. We asked Mya to wait until the April issue was finished, but with all the exciting events happening this month, she couldn’t wait to get here! A special thanks to our dedicated team of professionals who rallied to make this issue happen. Together as a nation and as a community, we have proven that we can face the difficult challenges and changes of our daily lives. For now, spring has sprung, and you’re certainly in the right place!