Isle Of Palms Magazine Spring/Summer 2019

22 www.IsleOfPalmsMagazine.com | www.ILoveIOP.com | www.IOPmag.com A n early-1900s-era advertisement hangs in my house marketing Isle of Palms as a “magic summer resort” and “the most attractive spot on the South Atlantic sea coast.” It illustrates a different time when few people lived on the island, tourists flocked in droves by railcar to spend the day at the beach, pavilion and Ferris wheel and perks like “no malaria” and “a spin on the steeple chase” were major selling points. From the outset, present-day Isle of Palms may seem like a different island, but one part of the ad continues to ring true: It will always be a magic summer resort. With its beautiful beaches, swimmable waters and the edge of the continent under your toes – it sure seems like magic to many. The islanders in this issue have been touched by its magic. They’ve got beach in their souls; whether they grew up here or vacationed here and later made it home, Isle of Palms has always called them back. We Are Isle of Palms . . .I I . | .I . BY ANNE SHULER TOOLE