Folly Flashback

The Center Street Shark In 1991, the staff at Oceansports Surf Shop was struggling to find a way to get patrons down the street from the beach to their store. When owners Bill Perry and Betty Sue Cowsert spotted a giant fiberglass shark on its way to a delivery in...

Salt Marsh Diaries — March 2016

March is a Time For Rebirth I pulled the last container of green gumbo from the freezer. While it thawed at low-heat in a medium size pot, I started a batch of brown rice. Green gumbo (gumbo z’ herbs) is usually served as a New Orleans Lenten dish. For the last 25...

“The Art of Flor(a)”

In my travels I recently managed to put my hands on an ancient manuscript written by the infamous Chinese philosopher, “Funtzu.” Below are a few passages I have transcribed that incorporate his teachings about the fine art of gardening and landscaping. The Tao: What...

Folly Fishing Report — March 2016

By Captain Geoff Bennett | Charleston Charter Fishing Warmer weather is arriving in the Lowcountry and we’ve already seen a few days in the 70s. As the water temperature rises, redfish and trout will become more active. For all of you anxious to get out on the water,...

A Glimpse Into the Future of Folly

How the City’s 10-Year Comprehensive Plan will guide Folly Beach through 2025 By Bill Davis | Staff Writer Folly Beach is at a crossroads: Does it want to be more like Isle of Palms, or more like the “funky” Folly of yore? In February, City Council will vote whether...

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