Buzz Aldrin

May is one of the best months out of the year.  The same rings true for Myrtle Beach and this year’s Myrtle Beach Mayfest will surely be one of its most spectacular.  With a whole slate of events planned and guest celebrities in attendance, Myrtle Beach Mayfest 2010 is going to kick off another fantastic summer.

From arts and film, to food, wine and live music, Mayfest has everything for the whole family to enjoy.  Beginning May 1st at 10 a.m., the Arts and Film Celebration kicks off with a free showing of Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs followed by a celebrity meet-and-greet with Catherine Bell and Denise Sherwood from Army Wives, and Alex Meraz from Twilight: New Moon.  Live entertainment will also be playing throughout with musical guests Shrimp City Slim, Tinsley Ellis, and five-time Grammy award winning artist, Buddy Guy.  The night ends with a spectacular fireworks display.

Come out on May 15th for TLC’s Cake Boss, Buddy Valastro, and watch him create a giant flip-flop cake!  At 12 p.m., the official ribbon cutting ceremony of the Myrtle Beach Boardwalk and Promenade will commence.  Food and Arts & Crafts exhibitors will be on hand as well as several musical guests with a fireworks finale to end the night.  Scheduled to perform are:

• Ben E. King

• Billy Scott & the Party Prophets

• The Cornell Gunter Coasters

• The Embers

• Jim Quick & Coastline

• Mark Roberts and Breeze

• Maurice Williams & The Zodiacs

• National Shag Dance Champions

Myrtle Beach Mayfest goes out with a bang on Memorial Day weekend with a slew of events and special guests scheduled.  To begin with, at 10:30 a.m. the Memorial Day Parade will embark with celebrity and national hero, Buzz Aldrin as our Grand Marshall.  After the parade, enjoy a bevy of musical artists like Jordin Sparks, Mitchel Musso, Jasmine Richards, Savannah Outen, and Drake Bell.  Military and various veterans groups will be on hand to celebrate Military Appreciation Day along with food and arts & crafts exhibitors followed by and end of Mayfest fireworks show.  Meet-and-greet celebrities will include:

• Debby Ryan, “Bailey” on Suite Life on Deck

• Tiffany Thornton, “Tawni” on Sonny with a Chance

• Nathan Kress, “Freddie” on iCarly

• Jasmine Richards, “Peggy” on Camp Rock

• Savannah Outen, Radio Disney

• Drake Bell, “Drake” on Drake and Josh

For more information regarding Myrtle Beach Mayfest 2010 Click Here

Last year, CondoLux adopted a family for Christmas, with the staff bringing in loads of wrapped Christmas presents – stuff the family wanted, as well as needed.  We felt good being able to lend a hand and reach out to those in need.

However, the point of this article is not to gloat about CondoLux, but to make aware of the content of the letter written to us, and hopefully it will bring a smile and warm feelings to you.  For almost 20 years, S.O.S. Health Care has been in the “helping hand” business for children. Their Caring-4-Kids program has helped changed lives for years. A part of the letter reads:

“Recently, when perusing the Sun News, a horoscope caught my eye. Mind you, I don’t regularly check my horoscope but here is what it said: ‘You have two hands: One is for helping yourself, the other is for helping others. Think about this in the week ahead, since you may be called upon to assist a friend or achieve a compromise.’”

Thank you S.O.S. for allowing us to help lend our other hand.

Mayor Rhodes indicates in his statement that this ordinance was an  extremely difficult decision for the city. Myrtle Beach welcomes anyone who would like to visit anytime of the year, after all the city has some of the nicest luxury condos rentals, restaurants, golf, live theater, and shopping anywhere on the east coast. Myrtle Beach and the Grand Strand are a vacation paradise resort of sorts.

In fact though, the rallies were just growing too large and putting an undue strain on the city.  Government staff, Myrtle Beach residents, and local businesses strained to keep up with the hundreds of thousands of people that flooded the city in such a short amount of time. Mayor Rhodes wants to be very clear that Myrtle Beach is not anti-biker. The point of contention here for the city is that the rallies are just too big and last for too long.

One fact that could not be ignored was the clear and insistent opposition that was being raised by the residents of Myrtle Beach. Many people that live in the area felt like they were forced out of their homes and their hometown for the better part of a month.

The city has passed a dozen or so new ordinances which will govern those bikers that still chooses to come to the Grand Strand during these weeks in May. We will highlight just a few of these new laws here, but for the complete list please go to www.myrtlebeachbikerinfo.com.

“Everyone on a motorcycle must wear a safety helmet and protective eyewear (glasses, goggles, face shield, etc.) at all times while the cycle is moving.”

“Curfew is in effect from 1:00 a.m. to 6:00 a.m. for juveniles under age 18, with certain exceptions. Violators are detained and parents are called.”

“No alcohol consumption or open container possession allowed in parking lots and garages of any business.”

*All ordinances taken verbatem from the information posted at www.myrtlebeachbikerinfo.com.

It is difficult to predict at this juncture what the long-term  effects will be for the city, businesses, and residents, but one thing is for certain the area will always be a popular destination for vacationers looking for Myrtle Beach Condos to rent, delicious seafood to eat, endless entertainment possibilites, warm ocean air, bright sunshine, and a wonderful vacation experience year after year.

The USLBA “Best of Local Business” Award Program recognizes outstanding local businesses throughout the country.

Each year, the USLBA identifies companies that they believe have achieved exceptional marketing success in their local community and business category. These are local companies that enhance the positive image of small business through service to their customers and community.

Various sources of information were gathered and analyzed to choose the winners in each category. The 2008 USLBA Award Program focused on quality, not quantity. Winners are determined based on the information gathered both internally by the USLBA and data provided by third parties.

U.S. Local Business Association (USLBA) is a Washington D.C. based organization funded by local businesses operating in towns, large and small, across America. The purpose of USLBA is to promote local business through public relations, marketing and advertising.

The USLBA was established to recognize the best of local businesses in their community. Our organization works exclusively with local business owners, trade groups, professional associations, chambers of commerce and other business advertising and marketing groups. Our mission is to be an advocate for small and medium size businesses and business entrepreneurs across America.

CondoLux has been in the Myrtle Beach condo rentals and vacation industry for 23 years. They also specialize in Myrtle Beach real estate.

SOURCE: U.S. Local Business Association

With nearly 14 million visitors a year, it is no surprise that Myrtle Beach, with over 60 miles of warm, sandy beaches, is such a popular vacation choice for millions of Americans. A memorable South Carolina beach vacation is yours for all types of travel. You can come and have a romantic weekend getaway, a kid friendly family vacation, business conferences and meetings, and a wonderful golf get-away. During the late 1800’s and early 1900’s, people began to “vacation” here, although it was not quite the developed city it is today. Myrtle Beach is a well known destination for vacationers from around the country, Canada and abroad.

Be sure to consider this beautiful area if you are looking to purchase Myrtle Beach Real Estate. When buying or selling land, contact an experienced real estate agent who has the knowledge and marketing in place to meet your needs. Myrtle Beach Luxury Real Estate has risen to a whole new level in recent years.

Just minutes south of Myrtle Beach, golfers are discovering some of America’s most awarded golf courses, including three of “America’s Top 100 Public Courses,” one of Golf for Women Magazine’s “Top 25 in America,” six 4 1/2-star courses and one of only three 5-star courses in the Southeastern United States. Myrtle Beach has over 100 golf courses, plus golf package companies, golf schools and other related businesses. Browse our accommodations guides and you will find countless lodging options; from family-owned motels and Myrtle Beach hotels with reasonably priced rates for those on a budget, luxurious condos and resorts with spacious vacation rentals and amenities such as exercise facilities, Jacuzzis, tennis courts, lazy rivers and golf courses, and our award-winning campgrounds.

Myrtle Beach is one of the top tourist spots on the Atlantic Coast. Myrtle Beach and the greater Grand Strand area is enjoyed by both locals and those who choose to vacation here year after year. Real estate, relocation, and vacation homes As evidenced by explosive growth in the Myrtle Beach real estate market, this area is a prime choice for relocation, second homes, or retirement living.

For more information about Myrtle Beach Golf or about Myrtle Beach Golf Packages then visit http://www.northmyrtlebeachgolf.com

The turf on golf courses is an excellent filter for water and has been used in communities to cleanse gray water. While most modern 18-hole golf courses occupy around 150 acres of land, the average course has 75 acres of maintained turf. People continue to oppose golf courses for environmental and human survival reasons, as they impede corridors for migrating animals and sanctuaries for birds and other wildlife.

Golf courses use Aeration multiple times a year. Aeration is the working of a turf soil without causing damage to the turf by coring, slitting, grooving, hole punching, forking, sliding, spiking or other resources to condense compaction and improve water and air movement through the soil. Professional turf managers and groundskeepers know the benefits of habitual aeration, one of which is the main savings on water costs for golf courses.

Aeration is just one of the many ways that golf courses maintain their courses. They also use hydro seeding, leaching, matting, plugging, scalping, syringing, desiccation and blending of grass species. Golf courses can be called “Air conditioners” that release high amounts of oxygen and cooling the atmosphere. Healthy grass is an excellent filter that catch pollutants and runoff. Golf courses are also one of the best ways to restore damaged land such as landfills.

If you play golf, you create divot; it’s part of the game. When you create divots you should repair them. A divot can take up to a month to be fully repaired. Some courses ask you to repair your divots, and some ask you to fill the hole with sand, or a mixture of sand a seed which is usually provided.

Golf courses are usually treated with effluent water. Effluent water is partially treated wastewater that has had the major pollutants removed and but still has enough bacteria to render it undrinkable. Effluent courses are being recognized as environment friendly industries.

For more information about Myrtle Beach Golf or about Myrtle Beach Golf Packages then visit http://www.northmyrtlebeachgolf.com