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April 15, 2011

Amazing Springtime Sights at Brookgreen Gardens

I’d already written about Brookgreen Gardens, back in December when they had their Nights of A Thousand Candles display, which is truly a can’t miss. Also a can’t miss: Brookgreen in the Spring, when the flowers, especially the Azaleas are in full bloom. I cannot recommend this enough. The weather now is perfect and there are less crowds. For anyone… Read More

March 24, 2011

Food on the Strand: The Versatile Oyster

For many who have grown up on the coast, oysters are a fact of life. Whether you’re eating them, avoiding stepping on them or using their shells for decoration, the oyster is everywhere you look. Today, we’re going to talk about eating them, although believe me, you don’t want to step on an oyster cluster, especially barefoot. For visitors or… Read More

March 15, 2011

The Boardwalk of Myrtle Beach

If you haven’t been to the new boardwalk in the heart of Myrtle Beach, it is a great place to visit! Located in front of the lot that the former Myrtle Beach Pavilion and Amusement park used to sit on, the boardwalk runs the oceanfront, over a mile long in length. The Pavilion may not be there, but the sense… Read More

March 4, 2011

Lee’s Inlet Kitchen, the Oldest Family-Owned Restaurant in Myrtle Beach

“Through Hazel and Hugo and Still Cooking!” That’s the motto of Lee’s Inlet Kitchen, a Murrells Inlet seafood institution that has withstood hurricanes (Hence the Hazel and Hugo reference) as well as the ever-changing landscape of Murrells Inlet for 63 years. Opened by Eford and Isla pearl Lee in 1948, Lee’s Inlet Kitchen has been passed down, and is now… Read More

February 23, 2011

House of Blues in Myrtle Beach

Visitors to the area may or may not know that Myrtle Beach is home to one of the House of Blues venues. If you haven’t been to one of the HOBs before, they are a great place to see a variety of really cool performances. Located in Barefoot Landing, on the northern end of Myrtle Beach, the building, both inside… Read More

February 3, 2011

Recipes Along the Grand Strand: Chocolate Delight

To continue our recipe series, I thought I might post one that is always a crowd pleaser: Chocolate Delight. This extremely easy dessert is quick, simple and not too sweet, and is perfect for parties, tailgating, potluck dinners, and office get-togethers (it always disappears fast when I bring it for our office Thanksgiving). Enjoy! Chocolate Delight Recipe Crust: 1 cup… Read More

January 24, 2011

Garden City Realty Wins Best Vacation Home Rental Company For Second Consecutive Year

Visitors to the Myrtle Beach area have once again chosen Garden City Realty as the 2010 Best Vacation Home Rental Company in the annual Sun News “Best of the Beach” contest. Murrells Inlet, SC (PRWEB) January 20, 2011 Garden City Realty announced this month that for the second year in a row, visitors have named them Best Vacation Home Rental… Read More

January 17, 2011

Let the good times roll! Skating at the Fun Warehouse

Quite recently, the trend of roller skating has been making a comeback. This staple of the 70’s and 80’s is now coming full circle, and children who may not have known what roller skating was are experiencing the fun. The Grand Strand is no exception. After many years of being vacant, the former Paradise Skate Center on 544 in Surfside… Read More

December 28, 2010

A Beachside Merry Christmas from the Garden City Realty Family!

Very special holiday greetings from the Garden City Realty family! We hope everyone is having a joyous holiday season! No white Christmas for us, although we did have a few flurries this past Sunday, which always excites us natives to no end. Of course, those of you who are transplants or who are snowed in somewhere would more than likely… Read More