Thursday Strand Briefing: Myrtle Beach City Council moves to expand tourism tax share for residents
Here is what moved overnight, chosen for Grand Strand locals, visitors and vacation-rental owners and explained in plain terms. November brings holiday shows and some of the calmest beach days of the year.
In today’s briefing:
- Myrtle Beach City Council moves to expand tourism tax share for residents
- Myrtle Beach leaders to push for change in tourism fee allocations at the State House
- BJ's Wholesale Club could be coming to North Myrtle Beach, new plans show
- Myrtle Beach City Council advances $90M Margaritaville resort proposal
- A $90 Million Margaritaville Resort Is Coming to Myrtle Beach. Here's What Locals Should Watch Before the…
- Popular national coffee chain to open new Grand Strand location. It’s not Starbucks
Myrtle Beach City Council moves to expand tourism tax share for residents
Reported by WBTW, Nov 11 — read the full story.
Why it matters: The beach is the reason we are all here. Check the day's surf and tide on the live feed before you head out.
Myrtle Beach leaders to push for change in tourism fee allocations at the State House
Reported by MyHorryNews.com, Nov 11 — read the full story.
Why it matters: Tourism is the Strand's engine. Stories like this hint at how busy the coming season will be.
BJ's Wholesale Club could be coming to North Myrtle Beach, new plans show
Reported by WPDE, Nov 10 — read the full story.
Why it matters: Big weekends fill fast on the Strand. Book tables, tickets and parking early, and check the concierge for the best times to go.
Myrtle Beach City Council advances $90M Margaritaville resort proposal
Reported by WPDE, Nov 11 — read the full story.
Why it matters: Good to know for anyone living on, visiting or renting on the Grand Strand.
A $90 Million Margaritaville Resort Is Coming to Myrtle Beach. Here's What Locals Should Watch Before the Final Vote.
Reported by myrtlebeachnews.com, Nov 11 — read the full story.
Why it matters: Small local changes like this add up to a better Strand day.
Popular national coffee chain to open new Grand Strand location. It’s not Starbucks
Reported by Myrtle Beach Sun News, Nov 11 — read the full story.
Why it matters: New openings are what keep the Strand fresh. Add it to your list, and owners, add it to your guest guidebook.
Keep exploring GrandStrand
- Beach rules by season — dogs, tents and umbrellas
- Shoulder season playbook — the best weeks of the year
- Hurricane season renter plan — be ready, stay calm
GrandStrand publishes a new briefing every morning. Stories are summarized with credit and links to the original reporting.






