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Warren Dashe If you happen to know Warren Marcus Dashe, you should consider yourself lucky. Dashe is a Gullah Geechee native of African descent who came to the Isle of Palms from Awendaw. A sweetgrass artist, Dashe represents the Gullah Geechee journey here in North America and beyond. Every piece in Dashe’s collection features a signature symbol that reflects the heritage … [Read more...] about People and Pets, July 2024

Creativity was on full display last month at Front Beach for the Isle of Palms Recreation Department’s Piccolo Spoleto Sand Sculpting Competition as sculptors shaped and molded their whimsical masterpieces and vied for sand art supremacy. Forty-five teams and more than a hundred people participated in the annual event, according to Kelsey Marsh, recreation supervisor for … [Read more...] about IOP Sand Sculpting Competition Continues to Stand the Test of Time

Prepare for some unique summer fun when the annual Isle of Palms Half Rubber Tournament returns to the IOP Recreation Department next month. The event, which is entering its 26th year, typically averages anywhere from six to 12 teams including two from Savannah and others spanning the Charleston area, according to IOP Recreation Department recreation supervisor Aaron … [Read more...] about Half Rubber Tournament Primed for Opening Pitch

You won’t find many more beautiful backdrops for a race than the Isle of Palms Beach Run. The annual race is scheduled for 8 a.m. on Saturday, July 27 at Front Beach by The Windjammer. The IOP Beach Run, presented by the City of Isle of Palms and coordinated by the IOP Recreation Department, has been running since 1998. About 400 people participated in the 2023 event and … [Read more...] about IOP Beach Run Ready To Take Stride