Public UpdatesCommunity Events & ActivitiesDetected Oct 6, 2026

At its October 6, 2026 hearing, the Board of Zoning Appeals was scheduled to consider a special exception for a 12-hole commercial outdoor recreation mini golf use at 50 Center St. The applicant, Folly Beach Mini Golf LLC, described a small shop, outdoor deck, ADA-compliant bathrooms, shade sails, and a permeable course. The request was still pending the vote, and the property owner was JMCS Holdings Inc.This is a private development signal rather than a city purchase, but it can inform site design, construction, and outfitting vendors tied to the project.

Folly Beach Public Safety50 Center St mini golf special exception

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Capital plan & early discussion

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Scoping & vendor outreach window

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The board is scheduled to consider a side yard setback variance for Bog Brewing Company at 218 W King St. Steven Mendoza is the applicant and Bog Brewing Company is the owner. Because the owner and applicant are named, this is a concrete site-use request tied to an existing business. The October 6, 2026 board meeting is the decision point.

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The board is scheduled to consider a multi-property request for King Street Inn that includes hotel and special event uses, special event venue approval, parking relief, pool setback variances, and significant tree removal. The request is continued from the September 1, 2026 regular meeting, so the October 6, 2026 board vote is the next decision point. The owners include multiple Wendler entities and individuals. This is useful for hospitality, event, parking, landscape, and site planning vendors tied to the pending land-use approvals.

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The board is scheduled to consider a use by exception for a special event venue at 110 Anastasia Blvd. Leneah Hearn is the applicant and Tom Law is the owner, with Velvet & Venom named on the request. This is a private venue-use approval that could drive buildout, event operations, and related services if granted. The October 6, 2026 meeting is the decision point.

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About this pre-RFP signal

What is a pre-RFP signal?

A pre-RFP signal is an early indicator that a government agency is planning a purchase — a project discussed in a board meeting, a budget line item, a new hire, or a grant award — captured before a formal RFP or bid is published. Acting on signals gives SLED and B2G vendors months of lead time to build relationships and shape requirements.

When will Folly Beach Public Safety issue an RFP for this project?

Pre-RFP signals typically surface 6–18 months before a formal solicitation is published. Civic IQ tracks Folly Beach Public Safety's meeting records, agendas, and budgets continuously and updates this signal as the project moves through the buying cycle toward an RFP.

How can vendors engage with Folly Beach Public Safety before the RFP is published?

Vendors who reach out during the planning window can help shape requirements and build relationships with the decision-makers running the project. A free Civic IQ account unlocks this signal's source document, forecasted RFP timing, and verified Folly Beach Public Safety decision-maker contacts.

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