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Heritage Classic Foundation hires tournament services coordinator
The Heritage Classic Foundation has named Leah Cirincione coordinator of tournament services for the RBC Heritage Presented by Boeing.
Cirincione will oversee the tournament’s volunteer program and assist with year-round operations.
A Maryland native, she graduated from the University of Georgia in May 2026 with a bachelor’s degree in marketing and sport management.
She most recently worked as an event services intern for the 2026 Tour Championship in Atlanta, supporting hospitality and volunteer initiatives.
Her experience also includes event operations, communications, sponsorships and volunteer management.
The 59th annual RBC Heritage is scheduled for April 12-18, 2027, at Harbour Town Golf Links on Hilton Head Island.
Those interested in volunteering for the 2027 tournament can contact Cirincione at 843-671-2448 or Leah@heritageclassicfoundation.com. Volunteer information is also available at www.rbcheritage.com/volunteers.
The Heritage Classic Foundation supports educational and charitable initiatives through proceeds associated with the PGA Tour tournament. The organization reports donating $65.6 million to charitable and educational causes since 1987.
Bluffton bank office celebrates 45th anniversary
Palmetto State Bank recently celebrated the 45th anniversary of its Bluffton office, recognizing longtime customers, employees and the bank’s history in the community.
More than 200 people were invited to the celebration, which followed a renovation of the Bluffton office.
Monty Laffitte spoke about the construction and opening of the office in 1981, when Bluffton had a population of about 600 and the office was the town’s only bank.
Several attendees have been customers for all 45 years, recalling the office’s early days and their relationships with the bank.
John Sulka, Zina Harter and the Bluffton staff were recognized during the celebration.
The office renovation was completed with planning and guidance from Nancy Golson and Malea Everidge, along with Highsmith Construction.
Board Chair Becky Laffitte thanked customers for their business over the years and spoke about the longstanding relationships between the bank and the community.
Latitude Margaritaville wins national master plan award
Latitude Margaritaville, the active-adult community brand developed by Minto Communities USA and Margaritaville Holdings, has received Zonda’s 2026 Master Plan of the Year Award.
The companies began collaborating on the developments in 2017, creating communities for adults 55 and older that combine residential housing with recreational amenities and organized activities.
“Nearly a decade ago, Minto Communities and Margaritaville bet that active adult buyers wanted more than a house, they wanted a lifestyle,” said Jeff Meyers, chief executive officer of Zonda.
Latitude Margaritaville’s first community, in Daytona Beach, Florida, has sold out, according to the developers.
The second development, Latitude Margaritaville Hilton Head, is expanding by an additional 2,600 homes. The companies say sales at the South Carolina community have exceeded projections.
A third development, Latitude Margaritaville Watersound, is being developed near Panama City Beach, Florida. The communities feature resort-style pools, fitness centers, restaurants, live entertainment venues and recreational facilities, including pickleball and tennis courts.
For more information, visit www.LatitudeMargaritaville.com.
