Ex-Buckeye "at the beach"

     When Coastal Carolina host Garder-Webb at Brooks Stadium  on October 12th, the most recognizable football player on campus won't be wearing a uniform. Coastal announced that former OSU running back Maurice Clarett, who led the Buckeyes to the 2002 BCS national championship before having his career and life careen into a much published turmoil, will be the headliner for the university's Faith and Family Day prior to the football game.
     The 2014 edition of "Guinness World Records" book says that the worlds largest living feline, a liger,- a hybrid of a lion and a tiger - lives in Myrtle Beach. Hercules, who lives at Myrtle Beach Safari, an area wildlife preserve, tips the scales at 922 pounds. He consumes between 25 and 30 pounds of red meat every day.
     Myrtle Beach International Airport recorded its busiest August ever, about 105,045 passengers arrived at the airport in August, up 20% for the same month last year.
     In real estate news, more single-family homes were sold in Horry County in August in at least seven years, including the last of the boom days in 2006. The market is starting to boom again, but prices are staying down where they should be, so come on down and find yourself a bargain while they're still around.
     I did two more book signings for my book Murder on the Front Nine. One at the North Myrtle Beach Library and the second time at La Belle Amie Winery. Both were tons of fun and very successful. If you're ever in the area, be sure to visit both establishments.
     Thomas and Melissa are on their way for a visit from Alaska, with 50 #'s of frozen fish,  and several other friends are heading this way in October. It's a great time of the year to come to the beach.
     See ya, Steve & Bev

                                          La Belle Amie Winery

                                          La Belle Amie

                                          Low-tide in Cherry Grove

                                          The beach in Cherry Grove

Always a party somewhere "at the beach"

     I just did two book signings. The first one was at the entrance to River Hills at Collision Masters. The Little River Chamber of Commerce had their kickoff party there for the Little River Shrimp Fest.  Entertainment was by the "Smokin' Hot  Band". They were very good. My wife's favorite restaurant, Crab Catchers, won the best "drink maker" first prize.   The second one was at La Belle Amie Vineyard in Little River this past Saturday. It is a beautiful place to spend a Saturday afternoon. The band on hand was "Party Favors" and they did a great job. If you're ever in Myrtle Beach, plan on stopping by, you won't regret it.
     The 30th anniversary of the World Am golf tourney was held in Myrtle Beach this past week and participation was up 8% from last year. Approximately 3380 golfers registered to play. They were from 27 countries and 46 states, with only Oregon, Idaho and the Dakotas not represented. There were 11 golfers playing  who had played in all 30 of the World Am championships.
     Real estate is still in demand down here. Prices seem to have leveled off and of course, cash is still king. Come on down and enjoy the area. Right now the beaches are empty and rental prices are down.
     If you're in the area this week, I will be doing a presentation and book signing at the North Myrtle Beach Library on Thursday September 5th at 10:00 am. 
     See ya, Steve & Bev

                                          Smokin' Hot Band

                                          Kick off for Little River Shrimp Fest

                                          La Bella Amie Vineyard

                                          Empty beaches, the tourist are gone