The renovation work at the Coligny Beach Park has been completed and it is great! The entrance has an interactive water fountain with 26 water jets that kids and adults both enjoying playing in. There have been some restroom and changing facilities added. On the elevated platforms you can just sit and enjoy the view of the ocean from rocking adirondack chairs, swings, or benches. 

Newly opened businesses: Di Vino Italian Restaurant formerly in Northridge Plaza has now reopened in Moss Creek Village. Captain Woody’s Bar & Grill, which has been in operation on the island for years has now opened a second location in the Calhoun Street Promenade in Bluffton. Angler’s Beach Market Grill has opened off of Coligny Circle. Also, in Beach Market off of Coligny Circle, Daniels Espresso Bar is open serving gourmet sandwiches, salads, soups, and more. In the Bi-Lo Center on Pope Avenue, Southern Coney and Breakfast is ready to serve up some hotdogs.  Fancy Q Sushi Bar & Grill is serving lunch and dinner in Northridge Plaza.  Outside of new restaurants, RM Tables & More has opened in Bluffton. They sell a variety of tables, sofas, pictures, accessories, and more. If you need a place to leave you dog for a day, Camp K-9 is open in Bluffton offering doggie day care. Lastly, if you are finally ready to leap into martial arts, Riptide Martial Arts Center has opened on Matthews Drive. You also should be aware that the Smokehouse restaurant will be moving locations from their present location on Coligny Circle to the building that used to house Sticky Fingers.

Recently Closed: Blockbuster Video in the Festival Center, Foot Locker in the Mall at Shelter Cove, and the Cadillac Dealership in Bluffton.