IslandVibesIOP.com 4 Ultimately, the vast majority of Isle of Palms residents and visitors alike have the same goal: to live, work and play in a community that is safe, secure and welcoming. We may disagree on how we reach that goal for our slice of paradise, but if we come together and pledge to discuss our differences in a forthright, truthful manner without hidden agendas, we will all benefit and will surely achieve our desired outcome. Let’s all keep this in mind as we move toward this upcoming election season. It’s important that we all maintain positive vibes and complete transparency especially when there’s politics involved. After all, we live in the same place and want what’s best for the island. All IOP residents need to come together to spread mutually beneficial positive vibes that will strengthen our island community. When discussing current or future challenges there is only one question everyone should ask themselves: Is it good for our island The pride of Isle of Palms, SC today, tomorrow and always. Island Vibes Vol. 3, Issue 8, August 2025 PUBLISHER BILL MACCHIO PUBLISHER@ISLANDVIBESIOP.COM MANAGING EDITOR ZACH GIROUX EDITOR@ISLANDVIBESIOP.COM ART DIRECTOR BETHANY LONG COPY EDITOR COLIN MCCANDLESS BRAND AMBASSADOR SONYA BUCKHANNON SONYA@ISLANDVIBESIOP.COM PHOTOGRAPHY RACHEL BASYE COOPERRIVERPHOTOGRAPHY.COM DIGITAL MANAGER ALLYAH HARRAR ALLYAH@ISLANDVIBESIOP.COM SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGER ALYSSA FRANCO THEDIGITALTOUCHCHS@GMAIL.COM WEB EDITOR GEORGE CONKLIN CONTRIBUTORS ROBBIE BERG • RYAN BUCKHANNON MARY COY • KATIE FINCH • LAURA FOGARTY ALLYAH HARRAR • L.C. 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Reproduction electronically or in print format without the expressed written consent of the publisher is strictly prohibited and a violation of U.S. copyright laws. Content, including editorial, advertising or comments, that threatens, harasses or degrades others may be revoked or refused from print and online publication at the sole discretion of Island Vibes. Inquiries to: Island Vibes P.O. Box 22617, Charleston, SC 29413 FROM THE TEAM community? It does not matter who proposes a solution or an idea to solve a problem. It’s not about personalities or ego, it’s about whether it will benefit our island. I love publishing Island Vibes for the island residents and visitors. Let’s all band together and spread some positive vibes! Being positive, Bill Macchio Publisher Publisher’s Note Make politics positive Editor’s Note Shake those back-to-school blues IOP WE Quack! That’s the sound of my obnoxious yet effective duck alarm clock echoing in my ear canals every glorious morning. My wife loathes it, my boss loves it and your parents and teachers will too appreciate you being on time for school every day and bringing your A+ game. Waking up for work is quite similar to waking up for school. Both require you to awaken your groggy soul from a deep slumber, lift your posterior out of bed and be an active participant in life for another God-given day. Weekday mornings can feel so mundane without the right attitude and perspective. A strong mental approach to the day starts and ends with a healthy morning and nighttime routine. Save the “namaste in bed” self-care routine for the weekend. Have no fear Shakespeare, there’s a self-administered cure to shake those back-to-school blues. It’s never too late to kickstart healthy habits and boot toxic ones to the curb before hopping on the school bus. • Reach for a book on your nightstand instead of doom scrolling on your cell phone. • Indulge in a nutritious breakfast instead of a jittery energy drink on an empty stomach. • Give yourself time to shower and get ready. Lay out your clothes the night before. • Start your GPS on your phone so you can see your ETA with traffic to school/work. • Pack your lunch to avoid spending money on fast food, aka junk food. • Listen to a relaxing podcast or audiobook during the drive. No garbage music. High-volume music has proven to spike cortisol levels and intensify anxiety. • Pack your manners. Stay humble and kind. People will always remember the way you treated them. • Pack your thinking cap. The only dumb question is the one you’re too afraid to ask. • Pack your listening ears. Listen twice as much as you speak. Knowledge is power. • Pack your personality. Smiling and laughing is still the best over-the-counter medicine. Bottomline: School, like in life, is what you make it. Grind now so you can shine later. Welcome back to school, kiddos! Positive vibes only, Zach Giroux Managing Editor
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