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City of Isle of Palms to Host Front Beach Fest WHAT: The City of Isle of Palms invites people of all ages for a day of dancing, eating and fun on Ocean Boulevard. This free event will feature music from The Coppertones, along with The Yacht Club. The afternoon will include handmade arts and crafts from over 40 local vendors. Island restaurants and other local food vendors will fill the street...

FY25 State Accommodations Tax Grant Applications Process: The City of Isle of Palms is accepting applications from organizations wishing to receive grants from the 2% state accommodations tax fund. South Carolina law allows for a 2% tax levy on the rental of all transient accommodations to help provide financial support to promote tourism and fund tourism-related activities in municipalities and...

If you want to be involved in your city government, consider applying for a vacancy on one of the city's boards and commissions that advises City Council and help shape city policies. All applicants must be residents of the City of Isle of Palms and have some background or expertise in the matters covered by the committee. Current Boards and Commissions Vacancies: Accommodations Tax Advisory...

Keeping IOP Beautiful 2024 IOP Cleanup Crew Litter Sweep Schedule: Pre-Valentine's Day Sweep (Show IOP some love) February 12 4:30- 5:30 p.m. Spring Special Welcome & Overview: 5:30-6 p.m. Litter Sweeps: 6-7 p.m. Every other Monday: March 11 & 25, April 8 & 22, May 6 & 20 Summer 6-7 p.m. Mondays, June 3 through Labor Day 7-8 a.m. Wednesday Breakfast Club, May 29 to Aug. 28 Check back for schedule...

January 8, 2024 1:30 p.m. City of Isle of Palms officials continue to monitor the winter storm expected to impact our area on Tuesday, January 9, 2024. The National Weather Service has put out a Strong Storm Advisory for Tuesday. The Isle of Palms could see 30-40 mph sustained winds with gusts to 50-60 mph. Other hazards include strong thunderstorms, coastal flooding, high surf, and beach erosion...

January 8, 2024 8:00 a.m. The National Weather Service has put out a Strong Storm Advisory for Tuesday. They are anticipating strong thunderstorms, high winds, coastal flooding, and high surf in our area. Please take necessary precautions ahead of the storm.

Additional City Operations Updates -The Recreation Center will also be closed on the dates above. -Garbage will not be collected on Friday, December 22 (Christmas Eve- Observed) and Monday, December 25 (Christmas Day) Charleston County Recycling Curbside recycling collection will NOT occur on Christmas Day, Monday, December 25, or New Years Day, Monday, January 1, 2024, with collection delayed one...

City of Isle of Palms officials continue to assess Coastal Storm damage and are identifying areas and properties that meet emergency conditions. Normal city operations continue. Most of the storm damage consists of debris and beach erosion. Crews have begun clean up and restoration efforts across the island. For your safety, please do not climb on or walk near eroded dunes in violation of city...

The following list of roads are impassable on Isle of Palms at this time. Please stay home unless you absolutely have to leave home. We have multiple vehicles already stranded on the island. Palm between 3rd to 5th Carolina at Palm 21st ave Palm between 29 and 33rd Sections of Waterway between 21st and 23rd End of 25th Ave 13th Ave Driftwood 27th waterway through Hartnett 28th Ave 29th Ave...

The city is continuing to monitor weather conditions. 41st Avenue, Waterway Blvd near the Marina, and Ocean Blvd on the south end are now impassable due to flooding. There's also flooding on Palm Blvd, Carolina and Charleston Blvd. Please avoid unnecessary travel and follow guidelines from officials. Erosion is anticipated. Crews are on standby to begin clean up and restoration efforts. See the...