The Lowcountry is a great place to live and play. Through editorial and advertising we will show you what makes living in the Lowcountry so special and why a vacation at home might be the answer to your vacation plans.

Don't miss the four pages of local restaurants. Try one or try them all!

You can find information such as: places to visit, vacation rentals and real estate.

Looking for a quaint bed and breakfast to celebrate an anniversary or to house out of town guests? There are several right in Mount Pleasant and on Folly Beach. Take a peak inside to see which one is just right for you.

Make your next destination in the Lowcountry! From boat excursions to afternoon day trips...stay home and enjoy what your "backyard" has to offer you!

An exciting feature of this Web site is the Prize Give-A-Ways. Register to win one of the 20 prizes. Prizes will be given away in May, June, July and August. The winners will be announced in the paper and on the site. The Moultrie News has worked with local businesses who have kindly provided us with the following Give-A-Ways:

Charleston County Parks & Recreation Commission

Shaggin on the Cooper

• 2 tickets for September 11^th

• 2 tickets for October 9^th

Charleston Gate Necklace

Sterling silver ($75 value)

Water's Edge Inn on Folly Beach

One night stay (good for one year, Sunday-Thursday from April- September or anytime September-March 1)

Gullah Cuisine Cookbook and Charleston Gate Necklace

Buddy Roe's

• $25 Gift Certificate

Evening Post Publishing Co.

Gullah Cuisine Cookbook

Chic Antique

• $150 Custom Floral Arrangement

Alex's Restaurant

• Lunch or dinner for 2

Sweetgrass Hardware

• 2 citrus trees (in stock)

Readers can go to the Lowcountry Life section at www.moultrienews.com. There will be a tab called giveaways.

"There you can register to win one of the prizes listed," said Kyle Hilliard, Internet content manager for the Moultrie News.

Vickey Boyd, publisher, explained that the entire Lowcountry Life section will be up on the Web site with updated material monthly. "Be sure to visit the site to find staycation ideas and fun things to do around the Lowcountry," she said. The site will remain up throughout the summer so families can visit when looking for fun summer activities."We want to extend our gratitude to the local businesses for donating these items. We are thankful for their generosity."

Congratulations to our past winners!

• Mary Ryan Buchanan of Mount Pleasant won the Pink Ruffles Party Apron by Kitchen Collection, donated by Absolutely Fabulous.
• Brian Driver of Mount Pleasant won two tickets to Shaggin' on the Cooper on August 28th, donated by Charleston County Parks, Recreation and Tourism.
• Roz Graziano of Mount Pleasant won lunch for Two at PaPa ZuZu's.
• Christine Lites of Mount Pleasant won the amily Fun Pack Bluegrass Under the Bridge Event donated by Charleston County Parks, Recreation and Tourism.
• Jerry Baldrick of Mt. Pleasant, won 2 tickets to Shaggin’ on the Copper on June 19th.
• Bill Guiffre Mt. of Pleasant won, 2 tickets to Shaggin’ on the Cooper on July 10th.
• Ann Allen Mt. of Pleasant won, a $25 Gift Card for Boone Hall Farms.
• Kathleen Bryan of Mt. Pleasant won, 2 guest passes for Boone Hall Plantation.
• Sue Wilcox of Mount Pleasant, won two tickets to Shaggin' on the Cooper at the Mount Pleasant Pier.
• Olga Baldrick of Mount Pleasant, won 2 passes to Boone Hall Plantation and Garden.
• Robin Mann of Mount Pleasant, won lunch for 2 at Zeus.