Coastal Companion

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Georgia’s ‘Village Sentinel’ Is Nation’s Largest Live Oak

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40 champs among 733 on National Register of Big Trees

Georgia’s national champion Village Sentinel live oak stands alone at the pinnacle of its species in the 2008-2009 National Register of Big Trees after besting a Louisiana co-champ that had reigned since 1976. Georgia has 40 titleholders among the 733 trees crowned as national champions in the 2008-2009 National Register of Big Trees.

The biennial listing of the largest known trees of 826 species is maintained by American Forests, the nation’s oldest conservation group, and sponsored by The Davey Tree Expert Company.

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Spring Art in the Park – Tybee Island, Georgia

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What a way to spend Mother’s Day! Give her a view of the beach, yummy lunch, a walk in the park, and a daisy. Bring Mom to Tybee for the arts and crafts festival featuring unique and original art from more than 30 artists. Rain or shine.

Take the Water Taxi from St Marys to Fernandina Shrimp Festival

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The Taxi departs from St. Marys waterfront at 10.00Am and thereafter on even number hours until last taxi at 6.oo pm. The boat leaves Fernandina to St. Marys at 11.00am and thereafter on odd hours until last departure at 7.00pm. The fare is $15.00 toundtrip. Call  904-261-9972 for more information and reservations.

Beach Bum Weekend – Tybee Island, Georgia

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This year, Tybee’s world famous Beach Bum celebration is bigger than ever. Join us for the Beach Bum Parade beginning at 6pm on Friday, May 16th.
Immediately following the parade the festivities continue with free live entertainment under the stars in Memorial Park from 8 to 10 pm. The party will include food, drinks and live music.

The celebration continues Saturday May 17th, from 4 to 9 pm with the Beach Bum Luau, featuring free live island entertainment, hula hoop & limbo contest, children’s activities & more. For more details, please visit www.tybeefest.com.

SCAD presents annual fashion show with John Galliano – Savannah, Georgia

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SAVANNAH, Ga. — The Savannah College of Art and Design will honor fashion legend John Galliano at the college’s annual fashion show Saturday, May 17, at 4 p.m. and 8 p.m. at Trustees Theater, 216 E. Broughton St. Vogue editor-at-large André Leon Talley and SCAD President Paula S. Wallace will present Galliano with the André Leon Talley Lifetime Achievement Award at the 8 p.m. show.

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