sle of Palms is an island paradise known for its white sandy beaches, picturesque sunsets, island activities that bring the community together and, of course, friendly residents. ee willikers! Summer has snuck up on us and beach season is here at last. Longer days and hotter nights aren’t the only things to be expected in our not-sosleepy little beach town. Summertime on Isle of Palms marks the return of many experiences on the island, both good and not so swell. I’m a glass half-full kind of guy -- preferably a summerish bev4 FROM THE CREW IslandVibesIOP.com I Island Vibes Vol. 2, Issue 6 June 2024 PUBLISHER BILL MACCHIO PUBLISHER@ISLANDVIBESIOP.COM MANAGING EDITOR ZACH GIROUX EDITOR@ISLANDVIBESIOP.COM ART DIRECTOR BETHANY LONG COPY EDITOR COLIN MCCANDLESS ASSISTANT TO THE PUBLISHER JENNIFER BURKE JENNIFER@ISLANDVIBESIOP.COM BRAND AMBASSADOR SONYA BUCKHANNON SONYA@ISLANDVIBESIOP.COM PHOTOGRAPHY TONYA MCGUE SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGER ANTHONY MACCHIO SOCIALMEDIA@ISLANDVIBESIOP.COM DIGITAL DIRECTOR BRITTANY GEORGE BRITTANY@ISLANDVIBESIOP.COM CONTRIBUTORS ISABEL ALVAREZ ARATA • RYAN BUCKHANNON • MARY COY LAURA FOGARTY • MAURICE FRAZIER BROOKE KAPING • CLARK LEACH • COLIN MCCANDLESS • PHILLIP POUNDS SUSAN HILL SMITH • ROD TURNAGE SALES REPRESENTATIVES STACEY MCLOUGHLIN STACEY@ISLANDVIBESIOP.COM SARAH ROSE SARAH@ISLANDVIBESIOP.COM ADMINISTRATION & BOOKKEEPING GINGER SOTTILE BOSS DOG REGGIE DISTRIBUTION ISLE OF PALMS • WILD DUNES • GOAT ISLAND DEWEES ISLAND • U.S. POST OFFICE HARRIS TEETER • PUBLIX • ASHEVILLE/ HENDERSON AIRPORT • ALL SC WELCOME CENTERS Island Vibes is published locally by a team of independent contractors. Island Vibes is published 12 times per year by Islands Publishing LLC. 1013 Chuck Dawley Blvd., Mount Pleasant, SC 29464 Copyright © Islands Publishing LLC. All rights reserved. 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 publisher@islandvibesiop.com Editor’s Note G Publisher’s Note erage on a balmy day. So, let’s focus more on the positives and dwell less on the negatives. Trust me, there are a lot more pros than cons. For starters, tourism will be booming, which means hotels, short-term rentals, restaurants, surf shops and bars will be hopping with visitors. These accommodations tax dollars not only grow IOP’s economy and boost the fiscal budget but bolster the quality of life for residents. Summer is a time for small businesses owners, mom and pop, to expand their brand and grow as an entrepreneur. The possibilities are limitless and hopefully your busy season is endless. However, Southern hospitality does come with a price, especially when you live in paradise. The tax for this influx of commerce from day-trippers, vacationers and mainlanders comes at the cost of heavier traffic, longer wait times for service and fewer places to park your car and your beach chair. That being said, the beach is a privilege not an entitlement. Whether you’re coming or going, a resident or guest, be a good steward of our island. Enjoy it, share it and above all, respect it. The best way to summarize summer on IOP is through a beach analogy. You’ve built a beautiful sandcastle, but it’s too close to shore and high tide is approaching. Your options are to admire it while it lasts or waste the beautiful view being frustrated. Sandcastles aren’t made to last, but memories in the sand last a lifetime. The choice is yours. Choose wisely. In short, treat this summer like sand in an hourglass. Your time is finite, but how you spend it is what makes it precious. It’s all about perspective. Positively yours, Zach Giroux, Managing Editor What is sometimes overlooked though is the island’s greatest asset, which I call a natural gift. It’s a gift that affords visitors an atmosphere that allows them to create lasting memories. Each visitor leaves our island paradise with recollections full of smiles, sunsets and sunny beaches. Capturing these island memories is possible not only because of the natural settings, but also because the community that calls Isle of Palms home is full of people who care. Residents realize their community is a special place and they are fortunate to live here. If you’re a visitor and you’ve picked up a copy of Island Vibes, we want you to share these pages with your friends and family by reading our digital version at www.readIslandVibes.com. If you would like to stay current on what’s happening on Isle of Palms, we encourage you to follow us at www.facebook.com/ islandvibesIOP. This is a fun time of year and Isle of Palms is a great place to spend your leisure time. If you’re visiting, please be respectful and mindful of the people who do live here and if you live here, let’s make our visitors feel welcome. My buddy Reggie also wanted me to make sure that no visiting fourlegged family members get into any trouble when they go to the beach. He asked me to give you a link iop.net/beach/beach-rules to the City of Isle of Palms’ beach rules so everyone— human or human’s best friend — can enjoy it. Isn’t he thoughtful? Cheers! Bill Macchio, Publisher
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