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Ocean Undermines Beachfront Condominiums

Isle of Palms, South Carolina

Thirty years ago this was deserted island beach. Millions of dollars have been made on real estate development here, and inappropriate planning decisions were made. Beaches change constantly, the ocean giving sand here and taking it there. Will the taxpayer finance the salvation of this structure, only to have it washed away again in the next hurricane?