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large old trees and the beautifully maintained Veterans’ Memorial, all just one block from the ocean.


Controlled growth balanced with


anniversary in March and Hurricane Hugo slammed into the South Carolina coast on September 21st, changing the face of the town. Many of the original, charming family beach homes were destroyed and replaced by large, uniformly-designed, rental properties. In response, the town tightened its zoning regulations, placing stricter controls on con- struction size and building heights.


I Today, Surfside Drive, running from the pier


to Highway 17, serves as the town’s main street and a dividing line for north and south street designations. Here you’ll find the holi- day celebrations, such as the Christmas Pa- rade, seasonal events such as the Farmers Market and various street festivals. Recently renovated, Surfside Drive is a lovely mix of businesses, residential areas and restaurants.


The bustling, newly-renovated


Surfside Library sits between the Fuller Park tennis courts and playground facilities and the Passive Park distinctive gazebo,


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conservation has protected this lovely town from the careless destruction of the environment. Today, the town has ten lakes and nine parks, including the award-winning, barrier-free All Chil-


n 1989, Surfside Beach celebrated its 25th


dren’s Park on 10th Avenue South. Mil Ser- vant, whose family moved here from West Virginia in 1963 and built Surfside Realty on foundations first laid by Rebecca Fuller says, “With conscious care, our town will continue to be the Family Beach for both its permanent residents and the thousands of visitors who return to this special place year after year.”


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