TOKI Talk: A Podcast From The Town of Kiawah Island

In this episode, Council Member Michael Heidingsfelder speaks with Loren Beadle, Owner/CEO of Island Sport, LLC (which owns and operates six retail shops and restaurants in Freshfields Village). The discussion included Beadle’s background and creative passion as an entrepreneur, the Freshfield Village Center’s beginnings, and several development topics.

In this episode, Mayor Pro Tem John Moffitt speaks with Riverstone Properties Principal Chris Corrada and Community Member Peter Schneider about the Andell West project updates and future plans. 

Hurricane season is here and it's critical that residents throughout the state, as well as visitors prepare before an emergency occurs. In our latest podcast episode, Council Member Russell Berner speaks with Ben Webster, Charleston County Emergency Management Department's Deputy Director; and Dr. Craig Harris, TOKI Public Safety Director about the impacts of hurricanes, how to prepare, and what to expect during these events.

In this episode, Council Member Brad Belt speaks with Herbert Ames, Managing Director of EDENS.  EDENS, a leading national retail real estate owner, operator, and developer, acquired Freshfields Village (FFV) one year ago. Belt and Ames discuss EDENS’ focus on creating a sense of community with their properties and the vision for FFV going forward.

Ways to engage with Freshfields Village:

1. Inquiries, comments, etc: [email protected]
2. Sign up for our monthly newsletter on our website: https://freshfieldsvillage.com/
3. Follow us on social media (Facebook + Instagram): @FreshfieldsVillage
4. View all of our events: https://freshfieldsvillage.com/events/

In this episode, KICA/TOKI ARB Work Group Member Madeleine Kaye moderates a discussion with KICA Board Director Kevin Donlon and Council Member Bradley Belt about the KICA/TOKI ARB Work Group, the new preliminary report, and the progress made so far.

Read the preliminary report here
To participate in the community forum, click here
Share your thoughts with the work group through this online form

In this episode, Mayor John Labriola speaks with Roger Warren, President of the Kiawah Island Golf Resort. The discussion focused on Warren's background, changes in the island over the years, and updates with the Resort. This summer, the Resort is hosting celebrations and events for fun throughout the season. Learn more here: https://kiawahresort.com/summer-on-kiawah/

In this episode, Council Member Michael Heidingsfelder speaks with Donna Windham, Kiawah Conservancy’s Executive Director, and Roland Hoffman, Chair of Kiawah Conservancy’s Board of Trustees. The discussion focused on Donna and Roland’s backgrounds, the Conservancy’s recent property acquisition, their donors and volunteers, and the current and future work of the Conservancy in the community. Learn more about the Kiawah Conservancy on their website: https://kiawahconservancy.org/.

In this episode, Town Council member, Bradley Belt, talks with KICA's newly elected Board Director Kevin Donlon about:

• How the two organizations (TOKI and KICA) work together
• Kiawah’s gateway and potential solutions
• A new task force to examine Architectural Review Board issues
• Continued cooperation moving forward

In this episode, the Town Administrator, Stephanie Tillerson, spoke with Mayor John Labriola and Town Council Member Dr. Michael Heidingsfelder to continue the discussion that started at the March 7 Town Council meeting (click here to view the meeting) surrounding two very important projects for the entire community:

• Discussion of all possible options to improve and enhance vehicular and pedestrian circulation at the Main Gate, including the Kiawah Island Parkway/Beachwalker Drive Intersection and Contiguous Land, Main Sales Office/Site, and the Upper Beachwalker Parcels. 

• Discussion of Riverstone Properties’ proposed Andell West project adjacent to Freshfields.