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The Truth About Sharks and Jellyfish

May 12, 2014 8:08 pm

Entering into the warm coastal waters of Myrtle Beach, that familiar and ominous “Jaws” tune might be playing in your head: “Duh-nuh… Duh-nuh…” But really, it’s more like “Ho-hum… ho-hum…” While we might freeze in terror at the news of a fatal shark attack somewhere in the world, in reality those are extremely rare. Like, struck-by-lightning-while-winning-the-lottery rare. Also unlikely? A jellyfish sting. Yet we still let these things frighten us away from the water.

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Seagulls Are Fascinating – But Don’t Feed Them

May 5, 2014 5:58 pm

The breathtaking South Carolina shoreline is home to hundreds of species of birds. But it’s the gulls that may get the most attention. Seagulls are found around the oceans worldwide, except for some islands in the central Pacific Ocean and a few areas in Southeast Asia — although the term “seagull” can be misleading, as gulls often live inland.

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Myrtle Beach Lights Up Summer Skies with Fireworks

April 25, 2014 12:00 pm

The summertime in Myrtle Beach is a blast – both literally and figuratively – as lots of free fireworks shows highlight the city’s social calendar. Between scheduled pyrotechnic displays at the Myrtle Beach Pelicans Ballpark, Broadway at the Beach, the Myrtle Beach Boardwalk and Barefoot Landing, it may be hard to find a summer night when the sky over the Grand Strand isn’t filled with loud booms and pretty colors. Here’s a schedule of Myrtle Beach fireworks shows set for this summer on the Grand Strand.

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Myrtle Beach pedicures—Treat your toes!

April 22, 2014 7:34 pm

Everyone loves a pedicure. There are few better ways to pamper yourself on vacation, and you’ll finish the experience relaxed, and with perfect toes to look great in your summer sandals. For the best pedis Myrtle Beach has to offer, check out these great spas and salons.

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Myrtle Beach Tent Ban Takes Effect in May

April 18, 2014 5:59 pm

Imagine heading out for a day at the beach — toys, towels and totes cradled under your arms. You excitedly approach the shore and catch the first whiff of the salty sea spray, and then … stumble upon a beach jammed with huge tents and not a spot to spare for you and your stuff. Bummer, right? Well, it won’t be any longer.

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Myrtle Beach Pelicans Offer Family Fun

April 17, 2014 5:40 pm

Are you ready for some baseball? Look no further than Pelicans Ballpark across from Broadway at the Beach. This 5,500-seat stadium holds more than just the baseball diamond for the Myrtle Beach Pelicans, the Class A affiliate of the Texas Rangers. It’s also the place for good, wholesome family entertainment, even if your family isn’t the biggest baseball fans. That’s because all the pre-game, postgame and between-inning entertainment is geared toward good times for those sitting in the bleacher seats.

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