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Permission to re-enter... To speed the re-entry process for staff from your business following a storm or disaster, please complete and return the Reentry Authorization Application immediately. For more information about storms and what you can do to be ready, see our Hurricane Plan.

Photos of the Week... City Council dedicates nine-field Grand Park Athletic Complex at The Market Common.

Garage Sale date! From castoff to collectible and odd to ordinary, you'll find it at South Carolina's Largest Garage Sale.

The big sale returns to the Myrtle Beach Convention Center on Saturday, September 7, 2013. Vendor registration will begin this summer!

2013-14 Proposed Budget... The City of Myrtle Beach's proposed budget ordinance for next fiscal year, beginning July 1, is on-line, along with the draft budget summaries. Also included are the draft resolution increasing the stormwater management utility fee and two accompanying motions.

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Questions? E-mail info@cityofmyrtlebeach.com or call (843) 918-1000.

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Military Appreciation Days... The month of May is set aside for Military Appreciation Days in Myrtle Beach! We are celebrating military men and women of all services, whether active duty, National Guard, reserve or veterans. Events set for Saturday, May 25, include a 5K run, the big parade, a family picnic, military exhibits and more. Rocky Bleier, US Army Veteran and former Pittsburgh Steelers running back, is the parade Grand Marshal and will meet fans at the picnic. Then there's the Veterans Beard and 'Stache Beach Bash to see who can grow the best facial hair. To sign up, stop shaving and send us an e-mail. Entering is free, with winners to be named during the big Family Picnic.

Pictorial history of Myrtle Beach... In honor of the city’s 75^th anniversary, the Myrtle Beach Herald is collecting family photos and stories for a commemorative hardbound book about the history of Myrtle Beach. For more information about the pictorial history or to submit your photos for the book, contact Herald Editor Charles Perry at 843-488-7258. Publication of the book is set for September.

Birthday Card Contest... Attention young artists! Myrtle Beach needs a birthday card for its 75th Anniversary, and you're invited to design it. This contest is open to youngsters in two age groups: grades one through three and grades four through six. Read the official rules for more information. Friday, June 7, is the entry deadline!

Seasonal hours... Dogs and bicycles are allowed on the beach before 10:00 a.m. and after 5:00 p.m. from May 1 through Labor Day. Dogs and bicycles are allowed on the boardwalk only between 5:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. from May 1 through Labor Day. At all times, dogs must be on a leash and you must pick up and properly dispose of droppings.

Golf cart laws... South Carolina regulates how golf carts may be driven on the public streets. The complete list of golf cart requirements is available. Among other things, the cart needs a permit from the South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles, as well as liability insurance. As before, only licensed drivers, age 16 and older, can drive golf carts on public streets and only during daylight hours.

Parking meters... Parking meters and pay stations are in effect from March 1 through September 30 in the commercial areas east of Kings Highway. See our Parking Meter page for more information. If you have a valid handicapped hang tag or license plate, or a Purple Heart or Disabled American Veterans (DAV) license plate, you may park free at any public meter in South Carolina. (This exemption does not apply to privately operated meters or pay stations.) Also, you can use in Parkmobile to pay for parking via your cell phone.

More city news... Visit the Friday Fax for this week's news, agendas and more. Or, add your name to our list by sending us your e-mail address. Check out the Photos of the Week for snapshots of city activities. You'll also find information about flood protection and hurricane preparations.

Police records and statistics... The Police Department's Police-to-Citizen (P2C) site provides incident reports, arrest records, accident reports, crime statistics and more. Visit the site to learn more about Myrtle Beach police and local law enforcement results.

To learn more about Myrtle Beach, contact the Public Information Office at info@cityofmyrtlebeach.com or call 843-918-1014. Our Frequently Asked Questions and Events pages also may be helpful.

ADA Notice: The City of Myrtle Beach will not discriminate against qualified individuals on the basis of disability in its services, programs or activities. The city will make all reasonable modifications to policies and programs to ensure that people with disabilities have an equal opportunity to enjoy its programs, services, and activities. Call 843-918-1114 for more information.