City of Folly Beach

Folly's own Farmers' Market

June 2009 Folly's own Framer's Market

Folly's own Farmers' Market is now opened in the Folly River Park.
Days and Hours of Operation are Thursday through Sunday, from 10:00 a.m. until . . .
Only South Carolina grown fruits and vegetables will be sold.


19th Annual Sea and Sand Festival

April 18th 2009, Folly Beach, SC Sea and Sand Festival, Folly Beach, SC

Spend Great Day on "The Edge of America" Better yet the weekend!!!

The Sea and Sand Festival is held each April in Folly Beach, SC. This year's event has been expanded to include a free concert on the Beach featuring Gary Roland and the Landsharks Band at 5:00 pm with a Jimmy Buffet Tribute. Parrot Heads are welcome.

The event features the Folly Beach Art Guild, local artist, artisans, musicians and food and beverages by local restaurants as Center Street is transformed into a market and carnival from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. There will be live and silent auctions with great Deals for everyone!!

This is a family event with a climbing wall, pony rides, face painting, jump castle, and children's art. Bring the family for the fun. Activities will start at 8:00 am with a 5k fun run, skate and walk. the festival ends at sunset on front beach with dancing in the sand.

This event is sponsored by the Folly Association of Business and the City of Folly Beach. Proceeds will go to support local charitable causes.

To contact us:
Sea and Sand Festival

Sharon Geiger, Event Coordinator
PO Box 1470
Folly Beach, SC 29439
Phone: 843-607-2785
Fax: 843-588-9040
E-mail: geigers@bellsouth.net

Folly Beach Easter Promenade 2009

April 12, 2009
Folly Beach Easter Promenade 2009

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The Planning Commission Comes to You


The Planning Commission is starting work on the 2009 Comprehensive Plan, a thorough look at where we are now, and where we should be in 10 years, in terms of population, economic development, natural resource, cultural resources, community facilities, housing, land use, transportation, and public infrastructure. The plan is required by the state for all towns and cities, and all counties.

One critical component is public input. The Commission wants to get a very broad cross-section of opinion from many kinds of Folly residents, owners, and business interests, not just those who come to meetings and speak out. That will be done by door-to-door surveys, a mail survey of non-resident property owners, and sessions with groups like clubs.

If you'd like to participate in the survey, we welcome your opinions. Just download and complete this survey, and drop it off or send it to Aaron Pope at City Hall, 19 Center Street, Folly Beach SC 29439.

And come to the Planning Commission meetings at 7 p.m. on the first Monday of every month to speak your mind about what you want Folly Beach to be.


Final Round of Public Hearings for the New Zoning Code to begin on November 17, 2008

The Folly Beach Planning Commission will be holding the final round of public hearings for the new Zoning and Land Use Codes beginning on Monday the 17th of November. These public hearings are the last round of comment before the Planning Commission makes its recommendation to Council...   Read More...

THE CITY OF FOLLY BEACH is a barrier island, six miles long and the closest beach to historical Charleston, South Carolina, 15 minutes via the Connector. Folly Beach is the home of sea, sand, and surfing, historical and cultural sites; a maritime forest; Morris Island Lighthouse; gourmet food, endangered species of birds; and southern hospitality. Folly Beach is a "must see - must visit" place.

This web site was developed to increase and improve lines of communication between city government and its citizens. The City of Folly Beach has attempted to address communication needs in various ways, two of the newest being our AM Radio Station, 1610 on your radio dial and our new web site. Through this site you will be able to stay in close touch with city government. Below are various types of information which you will find as you navigate our web site. You will find the following under the below named navigational buttons:
Folly Beach Information on our community's non-profit organizations, historical information, maps, and area information.
City Services City Council members and dates of council meetings
Board and Commission members and dates of their respective meetings
Information on Municipal Elections
City Holidays
Information on Property Taxes
City Departments and Staff
News & Info Minutes of Council Meetings
Minutes of Board and Commission Meetings
Agendas for Council, Board and Commission Meetings
Sandspur
Frequently Asked Questions
Surveys
Link to Code of Ordinances
Tourism Lodging
Restaurants
Entertainment
Links to various businesses associated with tourism
Official Folly Beach Tourism Website
Contact Names, addresses, telephone numbers, and e-mail addresses for the following:
  • Council Members
  • City Staff
  • Board and Commission Members

Mayor Carl B Beckmann Jr.


From the Desk of the Mayor July 2009

The City needs your help once again. We have several Boards and Commissions where seats are vacant and really need to be filled. This is an excellent opportunity for you to assist the City in moving forward. Please send your resume´/CV and your interest to our Municipal Clerk, Mary Cunningham. Mary will have a list of the seats available during the first weeks of July.

It appears, from what I'm told, that the Citizens of Folly Beach feel they are exempt from all laws we have in place. In particular is the leash law and dogs on the beach! I will tell you, you are not exempt from prosecution. You above all should be setting the example for our visitors and guests. Please do not become a casualty.

There is not much we can do about the heavy traffic on the weekends so I'm asking each of you to be patient and understanding. If you must leave the Beach on the weekend, time your travel so you can return in the mid to late afternoon. We are a public beach and unfortunately we have to endure the hordes that invade each weekend. I met with the mayors from IOP and Sullivan's Island recently and we are not alone, they have the exact same traffic problems. We discussed this subject at some length but did not come up with any untried solutions. We plan to meet on an on-going basis and try to come up with ideas to resolve some of our mutual problems like traffic.

Its turtle season so please remember to turn off your outside lights after dusk. If you see any houses on the front beach that have their outside lights on please ask them to turn them off.

~ the Mayor

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New Director of Public Safety
Terry Boatwright




Residents of Folly Beach may apply for a yearly parking decal entitling you to park in certain areas free of charge. Learn more about Parking Decal Applications.


Complaint/Appreciation

Complaint Process

Complaint Form

Appreciation/Suggestion Form



If you plan to have any type of activity with 25 people or more, you must obtain a Party Permit from Public Safety. Fill out this Application and return it to Folly Beach Public Safety.


Folly Beach, "The Edge of America"

Mary Cunningham, CMC
Municipal Clerk
P.O. Box 48
City of Folly Beach, SC 29439

Phone: 588-2447 ext 1836
Fax: 843-588-7016
Cell: 843-708-1113

   
This web site will continually be upgraded to add items of interest. Your input is appreciated. If you have recommendations, please call Toni W. Connor, City Administrator at 513-1834.