Local business buzz – October 2023

New ventures ready to make their marks on the Lowcountry

Story By Sheila Paz

The Lowcountry always has been a treasure trove of culture, beauty and charm. But there’s a new wave of businesses that is adding a modern, fun twist to our beloved region. Here’s a quick introduction to these shining new stars.

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Up your game

Golf Galaxy Sea Turtle Marketplace, Hilton Head 

Golf Galaxy is your one-stop shop to improve your golf game. Its team of golf gurus provides lessons that are hotter than a sunny day in August and golf club fittings that will help get you one step closer to a hole-in-one. Its grand collection of golf equipment and apparel will have you looking and feeling great out on the course. 

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Go green

Southern Botanica 149 Riverwalk Blvd., Ridgeland 

If plants had a party, they’d invite Southern Botanica. It’s got everything from “been-there-done-that” cacti to “whoa, what’s that?” wonders. Swing by, plant a seed of friendship, and maybe even take a leafy buddy home.

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Buyer’s market

EthniCity Food Mart Plantation Business Park, Bluffton 

A one-stop shop for your international or multicultural market needs, EthniCity is a Portuguese, Brazilian, Jamaican and Filipino market. Spice up your meals with its high-quality and diverse products at prices that will have your wallet doing the cha-cha. 

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Movement that inspires 

Kia Country of Hilton Head, 3 Cecil Reynold Drive, Okatie 

Kia Country of Hilton Head is a new concept that Kia American is rolling out nationwide. Take a stroll through its display zone, which resembles a gallery where you can “ooo” and “ahh” at the latest automotive wonders from Kia. 

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Ticket to ride 

E-Luxe Savannah Savannah

This local upscale car rental service is for long- and short-term rentals. E-Luxe will have you styling and profiling in the Savannah and Hilton Head areas. Arrive in luxury, on and off-road, when you cruise around town.