Sue Crance lights up with a particular grace and warmth when discussing her love of vacationing on the Isle of Palms. What Sue affectionately refers to as “staycations” are a common occurrence for the entire Crance family. Sue explained a bit about her history of frequenting the island. “I moved to the area 34 years ago and my first beach trip was to the Isle of Palms. I fell … [Read more...] about Blessed chances with the Crances
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Meet Your Island Neighbors: The Wonderful Woods
If you don’t recognize the wonderfully talented Mimi Wood, you most assuredly recognize her masterpieces scattered about the island and throughout the Lowcountry. Mimi explained how her local works of art began. “My first piece, depicting a paddle boarding family of cats, is on Ben Sawyer, which led to a series of three paintings of family life, illustrated through cats. MUSC … [Read more...] about Meet Your Island Neighbors: The Wonderful Woods
Island Raised: Congrats, new grads!
Editor’s Note: Island Raised is a monthly series celebrating Isle of Palms families doing big things on and off the island. To share your most recent life accomplishment, contact Editor@ IslandVibesIOP.com. In the spirit of graduation season, our editorial team wants to celebrate Isle of Palms families whose children recently graduated from any level of schooling. We decided … [Read more...] about Island Raised: Congrats, new grads!
May 2025’s Pet of the Month: Baker is the sweetest treat on four legs
Meet Baker, Isle of Palms’ fluffiest new resident! He is a 4-month-old golden retriever puppy who has been very busy making his humans laugh and eating anything he can get his paws on. His family says he’s always looking for his next treat and will do just about anything for one. Plus, the rest of his personality is just as adorable as he is. Baker’s full of curiosity, … [Read more...] about May 2025’s Pet of the Month: Baker is the sweetest treat on four legs
To Be Frank: Two paws on the wheel
I rather enjoy a casual golf cart ride. There’s nothing quite like the wind blowing through my lustrous hair and the sun shining on my beautiful face as I make my way to The Outpost for a well-deserved chicken biscuit and a clear, crisp, cool bowl of water with which to wash it down. I prefer safety precautions to be in their proper place and am quite often mortified by the … [Read more...] about To Be Frank: Two paws on the wheel
