SPCSA 10.16.25 Community Update

Learn More About Your Class “A” Residential Board Candidates

Candidate profiles, along with their “Why I Wish to Serve the Sea Pines Community” statements and “Meet The Candidate” Videos, are now available! Please click on the links provided for each candidate below to view their profile and video. Learn more about our upcoming Board of Director Elections at seapinesliving.com/elections.

James Austin
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Joseph DuBois
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Lee Ann Leahy
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Lori Wellinghoff
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Quarterly Reporting Dashboard Updated for Q3

The dashboard provides easy access to Sea Pines CSA operational reports each quarter, including:

Gate and Pass Data
Financial summaries and budget updates
Capital Projects & Critical Infrastructure
Community Standards
Maintenance Service Requests
Safety and Security Reports

Where to Find It: Visit the dashboard at seapinesliving.com/dashboard to review the latest Q3 data.

Questions? Please email info@csaseapines.com.

Sea Pines CSA and Town of Hilton Head Island Launch Stormwater Infrastructure Improvements

Sea Pines Community Services Associates (CSA), in partnership with the Town of Hilton Head Island, has initiated a new series of stormwater infrastructure improvements, beginning in the area surrounding the Sea Pines Country Club. This joint effort is part of a broader initiative to strengthen stormwater management within the Sea Pines community and the adjacent areas that make up the south end of Hilton Head Island.

Under the drainage agreement between CSA and the Town, most recently renewed in August 2022, corrective maintenance projects are eligible for funding through the Town’s Stormwater Utility. Over the coming months, six projects will replace eleven stormwater control gates to improve drainage capacity and overall system performance throughout the community. CSA will oversee project management to ensure efficient coordination, quality assurance, and timely completion. Upon completion, the Town will reimburse CSA for the full cost of the work.

CSA extends its sincere appreciation to the Town of Hilton Head Island—including the Mayor, Town Council, Town Manager Marc Orlando, and the Town’s dedicated staff—for their leadership in increasing funding levels in this year’s municipal budget.

Sea Pines property owners and their family/guests are invited to celebrate the natural beauty of the Forest Preserve at the FREE Day of Discovery event! Choose either a Morning Session (9:30-11:30 AM) or Afternoon Session (4:00-6:00 PM), then pick your own adventure by adding on activities like nature boat rides, hay wagon rides, carriage rides, guided nature walks, shell ring history session, photography walks, kids fishing, and scavenger hunts. View more information about the event and available activities here.

Critical Infrastructure Project Updates

Lighthouse Lane Infrastructure Improvement Project

Major stormwater drainage construction is in progress (pictured: old drainage structure removed). A traffic detour will be in place from Lighthouse Lane to Genoa Court on weekdays through October 31. Click here to read the full notice.

Project Page: seapinesliving.com/lighthouselane.

Otter Road/Fawn Lane Infrastructure Improvement Project

Stormwater drainage pipe excavation and installation (pictured) continued this week along with well-pointing and dewatering operations (lowering groundwater levels to provide more stable working conditions).

Project Page: seapinesliving.com/otterroad.

Maintenance Projects & Services

Stormwater Maintenance & Repairs: Drainage pipe repairs at Beach Walk #45 and driveway drainage cleaning on Audubon Pond Road are underway and will continue through next week.
Tree Care Management: Leisure trail trimming along Greenwood Drive continues through next week, with Lighthouse Road trimming scheduled for Wednesday, October 22. Annual lagoon tree trimming begins the week of October 27.
Forestry Mulching: Eco-friendly forestry mulching will begin next week around the Baynard Ruins area. This process clears vegetation by converting it into natural mulch on-site.

For questions, please contact our Maintenance Department by utilizing the ‘contact us’ form available here.

14th Annual Sea Pines Forest Preserve Bonfire

Support the Sea Pines Forest Preserve by attending their fall fundraising Bonfire event! Bring your family and friends to enjoy an evening under the stars, surrounded by the natural beauty of the forest preserve on November 14th at 4:30 PM. This outdoor event will feature live music, a silent auction, and a delicious Lowcountry-inspired menu created by The Salty Dog Cafe. Your ticket includes an open bar along with a selection of non-alcoholic beverages. Tickets are on sale now and available online via Eventbrite HERE.

News from Around the Community

The Artists of Sea Pines present “For the Birds,” opening Wednesday, October 29 at the Sea Pines Community Center.

This exhibition, in partnership with Hilton Head Audubon, features over 60 original paintings and photographs inspired by birds and coastal wildlife. A portion of artwork sales will benefit Hilton Head Audubon and the Sea Pines Forest Preserve. Enjoy live jazz by Sharp Five, local food and wine, and the chance to meet fellow artists and nature enthusiasts. Exhibit runs through January 2026.

Spotlight Artist: Pat McGreevey is an abstract and impressionist painter known for capturing the vibrant colors, textures, and rhythms of coastal life. Her distinctive style adds a unique dimension to the exhibition, offering viewers a compelling interpretation of the local landscape and wildlife through her artistic lens.
Opening Reception: Wednesday, October 29, 4:30-6:30 pm Sea Pines Community Center, 71 Lighthouse Road (next to Fitness Center)
Questions? Email seapinesartists@gmail.com

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