See the US NAVY Blue Angels show off over Charleston Harbor

I’ve been attending Blue Angels (US Navy) and Thunderbirds (USAF) acrobatic shows since I was a 4 year old, dozens of times over, and never have I seen them so close or so dramatic in their precision over a populated area… and Greater Charleston turned out in force on the water in boats, in the parks and docks and especially on the deck of the USS Yorktown to produce more sincere oohs and ahhhs then one could ever imagine… unless they too were there. I can still hear the chorus ringing in my ears… “I had no idea”….. “I am completely stunned by what I’m seeing”…. “how on God’s earth can they do that?”… the photos tell a lot of the story, but you really had to be there… photos don’t capture speed or sound or absolute AWE… but they come close! We’ll be posting many more photos including faces in the crowd so be sure to check back for more! Until then, Click Here to peruse the gallery and Click Here for the full Screen Slideshow.

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From FamilyCircleCup.com:
With a flurry of winners flying off of her racquet – 36 in total, from her serve, forehand, backhand, the net, from all over the court really – Samantha Stosur stormed to her second and biggest Sony Ericsson WTA Tour singles title on Sunday, beating Vera Zvonareva for the Family Circle Cup, 60 63.

Stosur came out on absolute fire in the final, winning the first nine games in a row before Zvonareva destroyed a racquet and got on the board for 60 31; things were a little tighter from there as Zvonareva got back on serve and closed to 60 43, but Stosur broke again then held one more time to complete the 52-minute win, the quickest final in Family Circle Cup history.

“To be able to play that well in a final is a great feeling. You always hope you’ll do that, but to actually go and perform that way is very, very pleasing,” said Stosur, who has now beaten Zvonareva five straight times. “Vera and I played a few weeks ago in Indian Wells and I was able to do it there too. Obviously I wasn’t taking anything for granted here, and I definitely had to play well.”

Stosur becomes the first Australian to win the singles title at the Family Circle Cup. It is her second career singles title on the Tour, her first coming last fall at the International-level event in Osaka, Japan (on hardcourts).

“The first title I won is always going to be very special. It took me a while to get that,” Stosur said. “This is bigger than Osaka though. To do it on clay and playing well all week is just a great feeling. You can’t really compare the two, but this is definitely a bigger event and I’m very pleased I was able to play so well.”

And what about the big banner of her likeness that will go up on the stadium in time for next year’s event? “It might be weird next year coming back and seeing my face when I’m driving to the courts, but it’s kind of cool. I’ll enjoy it as much as I can.”

Zvonareva was playing in her 22nd career final (now 10-12 in those) and second in Charleston (she was runner-up to Serena Williams here two years ago).

“Right now I’m a little bit disappointed about the match. Overall I think it’s a good start to the clay court season though,” Zvonareva said. “It was my first clay court tournament in about two years, so I should be happy. Hopefully I can keep improving my game and play well the rest of the clay court season.

“It was definitely great to be playing in front of the crowd here in Charleston. Everyone loves their tennis here. Everyone comes to see the tournament every year, and it’s a pleasure to be able to play on the center court with the stadium packed with fans.

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The Charleston Yacht Affair

Enjoy Cuisine from Charleston’s Top Chefs, Live Entertainment, and Exclusive Yacht Tours all while benefiting Communities In School; a non-profit organization dedicated to helping young people stay in school and prepare for life. Event will take place on Sunday, May 16 from 6-9p.m at The Megadock at The City Marina. Tickets are $85 per person/ $150 per couple. For more information please visit www.charlestonyachtaffair.org

See hundreds of photos from the 2010 Family Circle Cup and Winner Samantha Stosur

With a flurry of winners flying off of her racquet – 36 in total, from her serve, forehand, backhand, the net, from all over the court really – Samantha Stosur stormed to her second and biggest Sony Ericsson WTA Tour singles title on Sunday, beating Vera Zvonareva for the Family Circle Cup, 60 63.

Stosur came out on absolute fire in the final, winning the first nine games in a row before Zvonareva destroyed a racquet and got on the board for 60 31; things were a little tighter from there as Zvonareva got back on serve and closed to 60 43, but Stosur broke again then held one more time to complete the 52-minute win, the quickest final in Family Circle Cup history.

“To be able to play that well in a final is a great feeling. You always hope you’ll do that, but to actually go and perform that way is very, very pleasing,” said Stosur, who has now beaten Zvonareva five straight times. “Vera and I played a few weeks ago in Indian Wells and I was able to do it there too. Obviously I wasn’t taking anything for granted here, and I definitely had to play well.”

Stosur becomes the first Australian to win the singles title at the Family Circle Cup. It is her second career singles title on the Tour, her first coming last fall at the International-level event in Osaka, Japan (on hardcourts).

“The first title I won is always going to be very special. It took me a while to get that,” Stosur said. “This is bigger than Osaka though. To do it on clay and playing well all week is just a great feeling. You can’t really compare the two, but this is definitely a bigger event and I’m very pleased I was able to play so well.”

And what about the big banner of her likeness that will go up on the stadium in time for next year’s event? “It might be weird next year coming back and seeing my face when I’m driving to the courts, but it’s kind of cool. I’ll enjoy it as much as I can.”

Zvonareva was playing in her 22nd career final (now 10-12 in those) and second in Charleston (she was runner-up to Serena Williams here two years ago).

“Right now I’m a little bit disappointed about the match. Overall I think it’s a good start to the clay court season though,” Zvonareva said. “It was my first clay court tournament in about two years, so I should be happy. Hopefully I can keep improving my game and play well the rest of the clay court season.

“It was definitely great to be playing in front of the crowd here in Charleston. Everyone loves their tennis here. Everyone comes to see the tournament every year, and it’s a pleasure to be able to play on the center court with the stadium packed with fans.”

Lowcountry Paws and Claws Expo

Don’t miss the 2nd annual Lowcountry Paws and Claws Pet Expo!

The event will be held Saturday, September 18th, from 11am until 4pm at the Exchange Park in Ladson inside the Exhibit Hall. 

There will be fun and educational demonstrations and presentations, adorable adoptable pets from local rescues, and numerous local businesses looking to cater to you and your pet’s needs!

Pets are welcome on 4′ leashes.  Admission and parking are free.