IslandVibesIOP.com 25 An island girl from the very beginning, Elle Robison has lived all her nearly 21 years on the Isle of Palms. “All of my core memories involve the island,” reflected Robison. “To highlight a few, growing up on the island was amazing! I loved long beach days with my family, riding my bike to the marina for boiled peanuts and slushies, riding the cart on the golf course at sunset and so much more!” Robison is beginning her senior year at the College of Charleston and will graduate in the spring with a major in communications. As a sports photography intern at CofC, she has created her brand, LVL Elle, for social media management, photography and other creative brand media services. If her name sounds familiar, it could be that you know her as the youngest of four siblings growing up on the Isle of Palms in the tight-knit Robison family. It could also be that you recognize Robison from her role on the Prime Video series “Sweethearts,” a documentary about high school sweethearts navigating the challenges of high school and beyond. Robison recounted, “Filming ‘Sweethearts’ was a very cool experience! It was crazy to have a camera crew follow us around Charleston, but we eventually got more used to it. A highlight was that we all got to go to St. Augustine together and do some pretty cool experiences there – it was a wonderful part of being a part of the show. We got to jet ski in St. Augustine and again in Charleston at Shem Creek. Because two years passed from filming to the release it was a very surreal experience seeing it all put together on Prime. Justin and I celebrated three years of dating in May and a few of the other couples are still together as well.” Robison and 1-and-a-half-year-old golden retriever Obi love to ride the golf cart all around the island, and Obi especially loves walks to the marina. She continued, “I always like to get a good burger and mac and cheese from Home Team or some pizza from Coastal Crust. Other island favorites include beach or pool days, always.” Upon graduating from the College of Charleston, Robison is hoping to continue growing her media brand and to gain more clients and gigs. We hope that for you as well, Elle. Best of luck to you and Obi! To be frank, I am continually confounded by the behavior of local maritime enthusiasts. Careless (dare I say reckless?) behavior within the confines of a floating vessel puts not only the entire boat’s population at risk but also fellow boaters, docks and other property and of course, aquatic creatures. Dear reader, you can find rules and regulations, laws, tips and guides with a quick visit to dnr.sc.gov. For today, let us focus on waterway etiquette. No wake zones, for example, mean just that – no wake. Slow down. Pull the throttle back, perhaps coast for a bit and take in the scenery. Whatever you do, do not speed through a no wake zone, water skier in tow, making a nuisance of your vessel and yourself. Speaking of unnecessary acceleration, please be sure to secure your refuse before speeding off, lest you make us all observe your litter moving swiftly from bow to stern and flittering high into the air before making its final disastrous descent into the water below. We’ve all seen that guy. Don’t be that guy. Speaking of “that guy,” we’ve all seen it. You know, the gentlemen who turn the railing of their boats into a not-so-private restroom. I, for one, have considered bleaching my eyeballs after one such encounter, but my humans managed to dissuade me. If you have not witnessed such ill-mannered, barbaric treachery count yourself spared, lucky, blessed even. Friends don’t let friends use any waterway as a restroom. Be a friend. Speaking of being a friend, be sure to wave a friendly hello when crossing paths with other vessels. It’s the polite way to travel. If you’re fortunate enough to see me out on the water, a wave will suffice. No need to approach. I cherish my private time and lately the paparazzi have been relentless. Stay safe out there! Meet Your Island Neighbors! By Laura Fogarty Elle Robison: A modest actor with ambition PEOPLE & PETS TO BE FRANK, Boat politely or walk the plank -FRANK Luna is a stunning tortoiseshell Devon Rex who came into her family’s life as a 16-week-old kitten. She's now 2 years old and proudly wears the nickname her paw-rents gave her: Lunatic. You may be wondering: Why would this sweet, innocent-looking girl earn such a nickname? Well … Luna is one hilariously quirky kitty. Her favorite hobby is talking to her squirrel friends through the screen porch. She mimics their noises as if she's saying, “Hey you little acorn hoarders, why do you keep burying your delicious treats when I'm right here to help lighten the load!” She also loves climbing as high as she can. Where there’s a curtain rod, fridge or any other lofty surface, she’ll always find her way to the top. When she's not planning her next ascent, she's bravely “protecting” her family from a nail in the Pet of the Month Luna the loveable lunatic By Allyah Harrar wall that she's fully convinced is a bug. All in a day's work for this little queen. On warmer days, you'll find Luna sunbathing on the screened porch – on a towel, of course. She wouldn't dream of lying on the floor like a peasant. Luna spends the colder days climbing all over Gidget, the family’s 16-year-old shih tzu, trying to steal her sweet, sweet body heat. But for all her antics, Luna is a world-class cuddler, with a big heart and an even bigger sense of humor. Her human mom Tina said, "She's always making us laugh; it's impossible not to smile when you're watching her.” Do you know an island neighbor who deserves recognition? If so, contact Editor@IslandVibesIOP.com..
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