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September 6, 2016

Post Labor Day: The Peace of the Beach

“Nobody on the road, nobody on the beach. I feel it in the air, the summer’s out of reach.” -Don Henley, Boys of Summer When I hear this song I am automatically transported back to late 1984. I’m 11 years old and sitting in the passenger seat of my mother’s Volkswagen convertible, top down, riding down Highway 17. The streets… Read More

March 30, 2016

Garden City Realty Inc. announces department change, welcomes new Advertising and Marketing Manager, Advertising Coordinator

Bessinger and Lange Garden City Beach, SC – March 18, 2016 – Garden City Realty, Inc., a full-service real estate firm, announces staffing changes to its marketing department. After nearly seven years with the firm, Advertising and Marketing Director, Kimberly Raley-Kimes, announced her resignation. She is relocating to Atlanta, GA. Raley-Kimes has been with Garden City Realty since 2009, starting… Read More

February 3, 2016

Thriving in the off season: Winter on the South Strand

Courtesy of the Murrells Inlet MarshWalk Facebook page. The summer months bring large crowds to the Grand Strand for obvious reasons—sun, sand and surf, but over the years the area has become a year round destination. With winter temperature averages in the sixties, the Grand Strand boasts moderate weather pretty much all year long, and even in the winter months,… Read More

May 20, 2015

Fishing on the South Strand

Fishing on the South Strand By William Hewitt The shores of South Carolina host a variety of species of fish, crustaceans, and mollusks, attracting many locals and tourists to take part in the sport of fishing. Whether you prefer trolling from the stern of a boat, angling from the planks of a pier, or casting from the shorelines of the ocean,… Read More

February 4, 2013

Vacation Planning on a Budget

One of the hardest things about planning a vacation with children is making sure everything you select; the area, resort and restaurants are kid-friendly and full of options for accommodating rambunctious and exhausted kiddos. I have two children; a 5 year old and 20 month old. Finding a perfect selection to satisfy both is often challenging. My son, the baby,… Read More

October 15, 2012

Grand Strand Fall Festivals & Events

Fall is the perfect time for festivals along the Grand Strand. Cooler temperatures and fewer crowds create a perfect atmosphere for folks seeking activities to fill-up their weekends. With everything from the Greek Festival at St. John’s Greek Orthodox Church of Myrtle Beach to the Harvest Home Weekend Festival at Brookgreen Gardens, the festival scene along the beach has a… Read More

April 18, 2012

Easter Fun on Garden City Beach

These children have the right idea! Come play in the surf and sand at Garden City Beach!… Read More

January 6, 2012

The Best Vacation Rental Guide on the Grand Strand!

Our 2012 Vacation Rental Guide is here! Our Vacation Rental Guide, published annually, is a free, comprehensive magazine containing everyrental property on our program. Offered as a reference guide, our Vacation Rental Guide includes a photo of each property as well as the available amenities and rental rates. Get yours today and start planning your next vacation with us here… Read More

December 29, 2011

A New Year at Garden City Realty!

As 2011 comes to a close, we here at the Garden City Realty family would like to thank you for yet another wonderful year here in Garden City Beach, South Carolina! 2012 promises to be a great one. We’re moving in some fantastic new directions and are looking forward to putting some new technology into play that will only enhance… Read More

November 30, 2011

Holidays in Murrells Inlet are the Best on the Beach!

Here are a few holiday happenings that are upcoming in Murrells Inlet. Great for the whole family! Sunday, December 4, 2011 .. 3:00 pm Annual Christmas Parade – Boats & Floats for the Kids Get in the holiday spirit with the Annual Community Christmas Parade beginning at 3:00 pm! Come and enjoy the fun as the Murrells Inlet Christmas Parade… Read More