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According to the National Weather Service, A strong coastal storm will bring impacts to our region this weekend . Expect windy conditions and 2” to 4” of rain Saturday through Sunday. Please monitor the National Weather Service for storm updates. You’re encouraged to remove or secure any items around the home that could cause damage due to the potential for strong wind gusts. Please avoid...

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...

Looking for things to do on Isle of Palms during the winter season? Here are some ways you can explore the island and take advantage of perks in the meantime. Lower Prices Many businesses have special deals during this time of year. You may see lower room rates too! Free Parking No need to pay to park before you play! Free parking is available on Front Beach (Ocean Blvd on-street parking) and the...

Happy Holidays! No matter how you choose to celebrate this month, I hope you can be surrounded by family and friends and enjoy the season. It’s such a blessing to live where we do and still be able to enjoy outdoor activities most days. This is my favorite time of year to take a walk on the beach, enjoy a bike ride or play golf. It’s also the time I prepare for the new year with a fresh to-do list...

Isle of Palms— November 30, 2023 — The City of Isle of Palms Holiday Street Festival and tree lighting will take place Saturday, December 2, 2023, from 2 to 7 p.m. on Front Beach of Isle of Palms, SC. The tree lighting will take place at 5:30 p.m. This event will have an impact on some roads on the island. The following is a list of road closures and times: Saturday, December 3, 2022 Starting at 6...

Local restaurant, Islander 71, is partnering with the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources to make oyster shell recycling convenient for IOP residents and visitors. The recycling trailer will be available for the oyster roasting season from now until March 2024. South Carolina is experiencing a critical shortage in oyster shells. To properly manage the state's oyster beds and maintain...

City offices will be closed on Thanksgiving Day and the day after. Some services are available online at Virtual City Hall. The Recreation Center will close at 5 pm on Wednesday, November 22. Programs and classes will resume on Monday, November 27. For the garbage and debris collection schedule, visit Public Works. Emergency services are available 24/7.

Community partnerships remain key in building strong relationships and promoting growth that benefits those we serve on Isle of Palms. We're proud to announce that Mayor Phillip Pounds was recently inducted into the Joint Base Charleston Honorary Commander Program. The program was developed to encourage an exchange of ideas, experiences, and friendships between key members of the local civilian...

Saturday, December 2, 2023 2:00pm - 7:00pm Front Beach on the Isle of Palms Arts & Crafters, Food vendors, children activities and live entertainment Santa Claus will be here! Pictures from previous Holiday Street Festivals View pictures from 2019 View pictures from 2018

Hello! Another election day has come and gone. Now my greatest hope is we can stop the divisive rhetoric and get back to being neighbors and appreciate the paradise we get to call home! Regardless of which side of the vote you were on or if all your candidates won or not, it’s now time to come together and determine the best solutions for our community. It’s very sad to me that it appears we have...