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.

Ocean Creek Resort
http://www.oceancreek.com/webcam.cfm

This webcam gives three different views to choose from–the resort pool, a distant shot of the beach, and the walkway across the marsh to the beach. However, the “camera” aspect of this one leaves much to be desired, since the images are still and don’t refresh unless the visitor refreshes their browser. These three views might be good for checking the weather or how crowded the resort pool is, but it quickly loses its interest value.

Crown Reef Resort
http://www.crownreef.com/ (Click on WEBCAM on the left)

Crown Reef’s beach webcam gives a more interesting angle, from high above the beach angled down the shoreline. A few miles’ worth of beach is visible in the viewing window, along with the ocean, some of Crown Reef’s outdoor amenities, and a more distant view of Springmaid Pier. The image is still but automatically refreshes about every twenty seconds. This webcam would be great to use for a quick overview of how crowded the beach is and the tide level.

Grande Shores
http://www.grandeshores.com/grandeshoreswebcam.cfm

The Grande Shores webcam is sophisticated and interactive with a live streaming image. When the viewer chooses one of the camera presets, the camera rotates and zooms to a certain area, giving multiple views of the beach and the resort property. Options include a northward view along the beach, a southern view, two different close looks at the beach itself, a few different views of the pool and lounge area, and a view for watching the sun rise over the ocean. The image is very crisp and clear.

Beach Cove Beach Cam
http://www.beachcove.com/webcam.cfm

This beach webcam gives a good view of the resort’s pool, beach, ocean and sky all in one frame. It’s a still image which automatically refreshes every eight seconds. Since it does show a good portion of the sky, this webcam would be good for checking the weather in Myrtle Beach and watching the run rise.

Avista
http://mail.seasideproperties.com/avwebcam2.shtml

The Avista webcam works in much the same way as the Grande Shores webcam, since they seem to be run on the same type of software. Visitors are able to choose from several different views and the camera will rotate and zoom accordingly. Multiple views of the swimming pools, lazy rivers, and resort property are available, but there are only two views of the beach and ocean. There is an option to control the camera movement without presets, but the controls can be hard to use. Despite its drawbacks, it’s a fun camera to use for a while.

Pier 14
http://www.pier14.com/earthcam.html

The Pier 14 Restaurant webcam gives a view down the beach and of the nearby 14th Avenue Pier. The image refreshes about every two or three seconds. This section of beach looks like a busy one, so it would be fun especially during the summer months to watch all the people enjoying the beach and ocean. The only problem with this webcam is that it has very poor quality. A sunny day looks grey and overcast on this one, so use another if you want to see a good view of the weather.

Ocean Lakes Web Cam
http://64.70.203.29/Web_Cam/webcam_SH.html

Unlike the previous webcams, this one does not show a view of the beach or ocean, but instead shows the pool and lounge area at Ocean Lakes Family Campground. It has a still image which refreshes every few seconds. Aside from the drawback of not showing the ocean, this webcam may be useful for parents staying at the campground to keep watch on their kids swimming in the pool.

Blackmoor Webcam
http://www.blackmoor.com/webcam/

Like the Ocean Lakes webcam, this one is not a view of the beach or ocean, but instead shows the course at Blackmoor Golf Club. It has a still image which refreshes about every twenty seconds so it doesn’t stream live, but it can be useful for golfers who want to check out the condition of the area golf courses in Myrtle Beach.

SCDOT Traffic Cams
http://www.dot.state.sc.us/getting/cams/MyrtleBeachCam.asp

The Department of Transportation hosts multiple traffic cams through the Grand Strand area on most major transportation routes. Cameras show a view of major intersections from slightly above. It can sometimes be hard to judge the level of traffic from this angle, but it can be very useful for both locals and visitors to check the traffic levels along different streets to see which routes to avoid. The cameras do not automatically refresh.

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.

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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.

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