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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...