Lots Going On "at the beach"

     I read in this mornings paper of the closing of Lincoln Lanes. So sad.  I had my first "real" job there right after it opened in 1959. Jack Reynolds was working there and he got me a job as a pin-boy. I later was promoted to Assistant Manager. I did not own a car at the time, so I paid $.50 each way in a cab. I met some very good friends there and many are still around today. I am considering writing a third book "Death on Mt. Pleasant" and if I do, Lincoln Lanes will have a chapter of its own.
     Meanwhile back "at the beach". A bill has been introduced in the South Carolina General Assembly that gives hope to the Grand Strand's effort to lure a large California craft brewer to a site near Broadway st the Beach. The bill redefines brewpubs as operations that produce up to 500,000 barrels of beer per year, rather than a limit of 2,000 barrels per year in the current law.
     Barefoot Landing is getting a fresh look and ten new stores for the summer season. Crews have been busy re-decking the pedestrian bridges, renovating the restrooms and resurfacing the parking area. They are painting through out the shopping center and adding new rocking chairs, benches and planters in the common areas. It won't have that weathered tired look anymore.
     If you're coming to Myrtle Beach this summer, leave your beach tent at home. Horry County, Myrtle Beach and North Myrtle Beach have all banned beach tents for the summer season.
     Real estate is picking up and prices are still low. I showed a 2 bedroom, 2 bath condo at A Place at The Beach ll in Windy Hill and it was really nice. It was located on the ocean and priced to sell at $115,000.
     My second book Cougars at the Beach is at the editor and I am hoping for a June 1st publishing date.I will keep y'all advised.
     Bev and I are planning to be back in the Lancaster area over the Memorial Day holiday and we hope to see as many of you as possible. If anyone knows of a place where I can do a book signing for my book Murder on the Front Nine, while I am in town, please let me know.
     See ya,
     Steve and Bev

                                                      View from Windy Hill condo

                                                        View from Windy Hill condo

                                                            Windy Hill beach

                                                                Windy Hill beach