🌱 Cross A Jet Ski With A Boat And Have Fun + Homeless Numbers Climb

Hello all. I'm here with your Saturday edition of the Myrtle Beach Patch newsletter, full of everything you need to know about what's happening locally. Today you'll find news about...

• Honey production is down.
• Homelessness is up in the area.
• Try a new water sport and be adventurous.

But first, today's weather: Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm. High: 89 Low: 77.

Here are the top stories today in Myrtle Beach:

1. It is not a great year for honey production in the area. Local beekeepers such as Patrick Elvis of Blackwater Beekeepers Association are blaming low production on an early spring season which reportedly has forced the bees to go through their stored-up food quicker than usual. (Myhorrynews)
2. Typically, homelessness increases in Myrtle Beach in the summertime and this year is no different. According to WMBF, Paul Flood, the board chairperson for Helping Hand said, “We’re helping a lot of people hopefully before they get to that homeless stage, but it seems that the homelessness is outpacing what we’re necessarily able to accomplish." Helping Hand will be holding a food drive from July 24 to Aug. 4. If you are interested in donating you can do so by dropping off food items as well as hygiene items, at their location on Mr. Joe White Avenue. Items are also accepted at Myrtle Waves Water Park or Broadway Grand Prix. (WMBF)
3. Believing that learning firsthand where your food comes from is an opportunity that every family should have, the Grand Strand farm named Home Sweet Farm is making it happen. Offering a wide array of pick-your-own options of fruits and vegetables, owners Jimmy and Miracle Rabon have carefully cultivated their land over the past nine years to offer a real farm experience to both locals and visitors alike. (WMBF)
4. What do you get when you cross a Jet Ski with a boat? A new water sport experience!
   Seakart Adventure SC is reportedly the first of its kind in the United States. According to wpde.com, "It’s located on the Marsh Walk dock in Murrells Inlet. Up to three people can ride in each Seakart, including kids 6 years old and up." Check it out for yourself this summer and have a new adventure. (wpde.com)

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Today in Myrtle Beach:

Saturday, July 8

• The Carolina Opry (7:00 PM)
• Charles Bach Wonders! Magic & Illusion Show (7:00 PM)
• Comedy Hypnosis Hour (9:15 PM)

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From my notebook:

• South Carolina Stingrays: "Congratulations to Ryan Bourque on being named an assistant coach at the USA Hockey National Team Development Program! Best of luck in your future endeavors!" (South Carolina Stingrays via Instagram)
• Myrtle Beach Police Department: "Thank you to https://jrbattlelawfirm.com/ For dropping off some coffee and mugs for our officers and team at the Myrtle Beach Police Department!" (Myrtle Beach Police Department via Facebook)
• Myrtle Beach International Airport: "'They made a dog-sized Sky Wheel just for me!' Hip Hop As it turns out, the new Lego SkyWheel Myrtle Beach is therapy dog approved." (Myrtle Beach International Airport via Facebook)
• The Humane Society of North Myrtle Beach: "Today’s featured #PetOfTheDay is Cassie! Her adoption fee is being sponsored today by Atlantic Heating & Cooling of North Myrtle Beach. If you're searching for a feline friend who will shower you with love and companionship, Cassie could. To meet Cassie, please call 843-249-4948 to schedule an appointment, or you can submit an application at https://humanesocietynmb.org/cat-adoption-form/" (The Humane Society of North Myrtle Beach via Facebook)

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• Taxes in Retirement Seminar on July 10th and 12th at General Robert H. Reed Recreation Center (July 10)
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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Saturday.

— Karena Garrity

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