Low Country Life is Good!

Summertime in Murrells Inlet, SC

Susan Swink (Sand and Sun Real Estate) — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 13:13:02 -0700

Life in the Grand Strand area gets very exciting and busy this time of year. As you can imagine, vacationers arrive with their dreams of sand, sun, waves, shopping and discovering new ways to make memories for their families. In writing to you today, I want to share a few special activities and make our life on the coast so special.

You cannot beat Brookgreen Gardens for a outdoor theater, live entertainment and excellent dining. Beginning June 17 thru July 15 the play A Carolina Pirate: Anne Bonney and Company, written by a local playwright, will be presented in Live Oak Alley.

Each Thursday night is family night with nature walks, animal programs and story-telling -- ghost stories included!

The Concert Series features performances under the live oaks. steel drum band, jazz, acoustic guitar. Just imagine the soft summer breeze wrapping around you, the crystal clear sky bejeweled with a thousand stars, the music flowing into the night air. This is the low country of South Carolina. This is why I'm here.

On June 28th, Creek Ratz in MI will host their second beach music concert of the season; featuring Jim Quick and the Coastline Band. If you are not familiar with Jim and his band, you need to check this out!! Jim's a very entertaining, funny guy and you'll always find his dad, Boom Boom, in the audience taking pictures of the crowd and the band. Don't be surprised if you find your picture on www.OceanDriveHappens.com!!

Until next time, see you on the dance floor!

Susan

Great events coming up in Myrtle Beach

Susan Swink (Sand and Sun Real Estate) — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 11:17:39 -0700

The Annual Taste of the Town will be at the Myrtle Beach Convention Center on October 27th. This is an incredible event where the best chefs from the finest restaurants in Myrtle Beach compete and show off their culinary skills. Our city is home to some absolutely fabulous resturants: Gregg Norman Grill, La Grand, Thoroughbred's, Rossi's - just to name of few of the finer dining opportunities - there are hundreds!!!

This weekend, the fall biker event begins. Motorcycles everywhere! It's an exciting time with thousands of motorcycle enthusiasts invading the grand strand. Why not join us! If you don't want to trailer yours, you can rent one.

The days are sure getting shorter and the mornings cooler. Great weather for sitting on the beach with a good book. Right now I'm reading Gary Keller's new book, "Shift, How Top Real Estate Agents Tackle Tough Times." One comment I've picked up on is:

"The key is to be resilient and on your toes --take the hit, but don't get knocked out. This is the survival strategy -- adapt to the realities of the new (downshift) market quickly."

Good luck to all!

Susan

Day 1!

Susan Swink (Sand and Sun Real Estate) — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 19:30:12 -0700

Just returned from the South Carolina Association of Realtors convention in Charleston. What a great event as I was able to connect with old friends and make many new acquaintences. I even won a book from on of the door prize drawings! Henry Winkler, aka The Fonz, was our keynote speaker on opening day. He did a really, really good job! Who knew he was a motivational speaker?!

We're getting a bit of fall weather - don't know how to dress in the mornings - I like to dress one time and stay that way. I've never been good at "layering" clothes. The days are getting shorter so if I want to go over to my favorite restaurant to watch the sunset, I'll have to get there much earlier.

Next time I'll share with you some of the events taking place here soon.

Susan