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                                     OCEAN CLUB                 REAL ESTATE NEWS           EVENTS & SALES
                           RENOVATIONS UNDERWAY               NEW NEIGHBORHOODS             NEW MANAGER
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LI V I N G G R A N D E
                            Dear Residents,

                            It seems that for many people, things start to slow down during these chilly, early
                            days of the year. But in Grande Dunes, the fun is just getting started! We’ve been
                            having a blast in 2020 so far, and there is much, much more to come.

                            We’re excited to introduce our new Ocean Club Events and Sales Manager,
                            Lisa Mitchell! Lisa has an incredibly successful career in the hospitality industry,
                            raising the bar on exceptional service. We’re thrilled to have her join the
                            Grande Dunes family.

                            Speaking of the Grande Dunes family, one of our all-time favorite spots will soon
                            re-open! You guessed it, the Anchor Café will reopen Spring 2020. Stop by to
                            check out some big improvements including new renovations and a new menu!
                            Stay tuned for even more updates on the Anchor.

                            Everyone in Grande Dunes is so excited about the upcoming Waterway Hills
                            Village. Plans are well underway, and we have something truly spectacular in the
                            works for this new section of our community. We can’t wait for you to see what’s
                            coming. You’ll find more information in this issue.

                            Throughout the past few years, our on-property venue Marina Park has been
                            the host of some great family-friendly events. Well 2020 is ramping up to top all
                            previous years before with a full roster of events, including new concerts, parties,
                            concerts and movies! What better way to enjoy the beautiful Myrtle Beach
                            outdoors than with your neighbors and entertainment?

                            There is a lot happening in Grande Dunes this year. In fact, there’s never been a
                            better time to invite your family and friends to experience life in our community!
                            We hope you enjoy this issue of Living Grande, where you’ll find upcoming
                            events, real estate updates and snapshots of our residents! Together, we’re
                            making a Grande Year Ahead! See you around the community!

                            Sincerely,

                            Margaret LaCalle

                            Margaret LaCalle
                            Division President, LStar Ventures Coastal North

Pictured: Living Dunes
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NEWS FROM THE
                                                                                                                                            DEVE LOPE R
                  On a Personal Note

                                                                                                                                                                                             We anticipate the traffic
                                                                                                                                                                                              light installation to be
                                                                                                                                                                                             completed in or around
                                                                                                                                                                                                September 2020.

                    In this issue of Grande Living, we want to extend a special congratulations to
                    Margaret LaCalle, Coastal North Division President of LStar Ventures, Grande Dunes’       L IG H T IN G T H E WAY
                                                                                                              TO SA F E T Y
                    development company. On January 30, Margaret proudly became an American
                    citizen! Anybody who has the pleasure of knowing Margaret already knows this is a
                    huge accomplishment for her. Such an honor could not have gone to a nicer person.
                                                                                                              New Traffic Light at Grande Dunes Boulevard &
                    You may have seen Margaret at one of our Marina Park events or just around the                                                                                               Ocean Club
                    community ensuring everything is going, well, Grande. We wanted to share a bit            Kings Highway to Deliver a Safe Path to the Ocean Club
                    about one of the people behind all the amazing things that happen in Grande Dunes.
                                                                                                              LStar Ventures is pleased to confirm that the staff at the City of Myrtle
                    Margaret married an American who was stationed at a local Air Force Base. On May          Beach, as well as council members for the City, have approved the traffic
                    11, 1987, they moved to the US with their son, Christopher. After being stationed at      light installation at Grande Dunes Boulevard & Kings Highway.

                    Lowry Air Force Base in Denver for four years, Margaret and her family then moved to      Before construction can start at the intersection, City staff will be

                    Miami, FL in 1991. She then moved to Myrtle Beach in May of 2017.                         performing the required pre-construction meeting with their awarded
                                                                                                              contractor. The pre-construction meeting will occur in the month of
                    In 2019, Margaret decided to become an American citizen. She worked and studied           February with underground infrastructure starting shortly thereafter. The
                    hard, learning about the founding fathers, former presidents, our Constitution and        timeline for the completion of this work will be based upon the delivery
                                                                                                              and installation of the mast arms that hold the actual lights. Currently,
                    how our entire government works inside and out. Finally, less than 90 days after filing
                                                                                                              these mast arms have a lead time of approximately eight months, so city
                    her INS application, she took the oath to become an American citizen.                     staff will place the order immediately. Subject to weather, we anticipate
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                    “I cried, I laughed and I thanked God for giving me this incredible opportunity to        the traffic light installation to be completed in or around September 2020.

                    become an American. I could not be more proud, humbled and honored. Finally, after        LStar thanks everyone at the city who helped get this initiative approved.
                                                                                                              We are very excited about this much needed traffic light being installed
                    33 years, I can call America my home. Thank you for allowing me to share this journey
                                                                                                              at this intersection and are happy our residents will be able to drive their
                    with you,” said Margaret.                                                                 golf carts or walk along Grande Dunes Boulevard to the Ocean Club.

                    We’re proud to call Margaret our neighbor, friend and fellow American! If you see         We will continue to update you as information is available to us.

                    Margaret around the community, be sure to congratulate her for achieving her dream.
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A N E W WAV E O F

GRA N D E

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                CONTENTS

                                                                                                                                                                                                                Members Course       UP DAT ES
                                                                                                                                                                                                                open for play        RESIDENT ACTIVITIES/CLUBS.......................... 8
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     RESIDENT SPOTLIGHT....................................... 15
                                                                                INTRODUCING                                                                                                                                          MEMBERS CLUB...................................................16

        WAT E R WAY H I L L S V I L L A G E                                                                                                                                                                     Meet Lisa Mitchell   OCEAN CLUB........................................................18
                                                                                                                                                                                                                18
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     ANCHOR CAFÉ...................................................20
               Experience the newest gated community in Grande Dunes. Residents will enjoy a variety
              of masterfully designed homes, convenient access to the best of Myrtle Beach and a private                                                                                                                             MARINA.................................................................. 21

                 waterfront amenity complex. Plus, you will have access to all the fantastic amenities                                                                                                          And the award        GRANDE DUNES CARES................................... 22
                  Grande Dunes has to offer including the fabulous Ocean Club and Members Club.                                                                                                                 goes to ...          BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT...................................... 26
                                                                                                                                                                                                                25                   THE GRANDE LIFE............................................. 28

                                             EXCEPTIONAL living. GRANDE DUNES style.                                                                                                                                                 REAL ESTATE AT GRANDE DUNES................ 32

                                                                                   COMING SOON!                                                                                                                                      GRANDE DUNES ACTIVITIES..........................44
                                                             L E A R N M O R E AT G R A N D E D U N E S . C O M
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     COMMUNITY NEWS...........................................45

All information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed and should be independently verified. All properties subject to prior sale, change or withdrawal without notice. Photos are representative and may vary
        from actual construction. Models and some lifestyles depicted in photographs are representative and do not reflect any racial preference. © 2020 LStar Ventures. All rights reserved.
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WOMEN'S LUNCHEON AT THE OCEAN CLUB, DEC. 5, 2019
                                                 L I V I N G                             T H E

        GRANDE DUNES LIFE
                                   Happy New Year everyone! 2019 came and went so fast because we never slowed down at Grande Dunes!
                                   You can be as busy or as lazy as you want and there is no judgement here! If you are having a lazy day
                                   sitting on the beach reading a good book…that’s encouraged! If you feel like relaxing with a paint brush
                                   and exploring the art of Watercolor painting, join us on Mondays from 1-4 p.m. If you are into moving
                                   and shaking, there are plenty of fitness opportunities, especially if you just need that little nudge and
                                   accountability? If you want to be part of something fun, we’ve got it covered!

                                             DECEMBER EVENTS AT THE OCEAN CLUB

                                                                                                                                                     Santa at the OC with 98 year old Reba Willard                                                           Santa at the OC with Denis Auerbacher and
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             Barbara Sofield

                                                                                                                                                     Santa arrived at the OC in his brand new sleigh                              Santa Day at the OC with Knotting Hill representatives

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                                                                                                                                                     would like to come jam together! Let’s see what kind of instruments         FEBRUARY
                                                                                       Dinner Service night with Debbie Jacobs and Susan Blyskal
                                                                                                                                                     we have and if anyone would like to be our Ambassador for the               Come as a guest to our next Travel Club Meeting on Monday, February
                                                                                                                                                     Grande Dunes Jammers! All it takes is one person to step up and             3rd at 6 p.m. at the Ocean Club so you can see what all the FUN
                                                                                       Love Bicycling? Join the Easy Riders Bike Club led by Mike    I will help them get it started!                                            is about! Our next day outing is on February 24th to Boone Hall
                                                                                       Davison in Golf Village. Are you a Photo Bug? Join our new
                                                                                                                                                     Let me know if you’d like to get plugged into any of the special interest   Plantation in Mt. Pleasant, SC and then on March 30th, we’re going
                                                                                       Photography Club led by Galen Mills. They are going to
                                                                                                                                                     clubs, e.g., Fishing, Boating, Bunko, Women’s Club, Car Club, Book          to Patriot’s Point to tour the USS Yorktown, take a boat ride through
                                                                                       meet up on Saturday, Feb. 1st. Party Bridge Club meets on
Kathy Rigby book signing event                                                                                                                       Club - meets the 2nd Wednesday each month, Grande Dunes Cares               the Harbor and then to Ft. Sumter! You can sign up for these on the
with Lulu Mack at the Ocean Club                                                       the 3rd Fridays from 3 - 5 p.m. I am so excited to announce
                                                                                                                                                     Club, or check out our largest group…the Travel Club! We have over

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 Member Web but you need to hurry before they get sold out! We will
                                                                                       that we have a new Ambassador for Mahjong and she is
                                                                                                                                                     150 members strong and have a blast going on day excursions as well         be riding in comfort with transportation by Carolina Limo
                                                                                       currently taking sign-ups so we can start playing in April!
                                                                                                                                                     as extended trips both domestic and abroad! To find out more go to          and Coaches.
                                                                                       If you are interested, email Judy Rivenbark at judywhrjsr@
                                                                                                                                                     our website GrandeDunes Travel Club.
                                                                                       gmail.com. I am looking for musicians in the house that
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NIGHT OF 1000 CANDLES, DEC. 21, 2019
                                                                   L I V I N G                                T H E

                          GRANDE DUNES LIFE
                  The Grande Dunes Women’s Luncheon will be meeting at the                        this special dinner service at Ocean Club Dining or call us at 843-315-
                  Members Club on Wednesday, Feb. 5th and again on March 4th at                   0375. Party Bridge will meet before dinner service from 3 - 5 p.m.
                  11:45 a.m. Make sure you register a few days in advance!                        Sign up for our next Blood Drive on Monday, February 17th. The
                  Since Valentine’s Day lands on Friday, February 14th, we are having             Bloodmobile will be parked at the Marina again from 8 a.m. - 1 p.m.
                  a romantic candlelight dinner and giving out roses to all the couples           Go to redcross.org to sign up for your appointment and use the code
                  who dine with us. Make sure you make your reservations early for                GrandeDunes. Our last drive in October, we collected 18 pints.

                                                   UGLY SWEATER PARTY AT THE OCEAN CLUB, DEC. 14, 2019

                                                                                                                                                                            Scott and Maria McNiece, Joe and Peggy Davis, Katie and Coach Gene Keady                             Jamie and Julie Bilella

                  Ugly Sweater Party at the OC with Jerry and Andi Crews plus Andi made both of their sweaters by hand     Ugly Sweater Party with Anita Sangi and
                                                                                                                           Dee Taylor
                                                                                                                                                                            Kids singing at the tree lighting                                          Coach Gene Keady watching his Purdue team play basketball

                                                                                                                                                                            Can you help us achieve our new goal of 25 pints?                          muscadine grapes. They offer a good variety from a dry blend to
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                                                                                                                                                                            The 3rd Friday Live Music Event will take place on February 21st with      their most popular, the sweet blends!

                                                                                                                                                                            DJ Duane with the Happy Hour menu all evening, music and dancing!          On March 20th, it’s time to put your dancing shoes on and kick up

                                                                                                                                                                            Register and save the date for the 1st inaugural Grande Dunes              your heels for our 3rd Friday Live Music Event with DJ R&R Dance.

                                                                                                                                                                            Appreciation Gala on February 29th. You won’t want to miss this            Happy Hour menu from 5 - 8 p.m. and live music from 6 - 8:30 p.m.

                                                                                                                                                                            commemorative event. Read about all the details in the Grande              Don’t forget Grande Dunes Bistro Night every Monday night at the
                                                                                                                                                                            Dunes Cares article on page 25.                                            new Dunes Bistro located in the Grande Dunes Marketplace. Happy

                                                                                                                                                                            MARCH                                                                      Hour starts at 4 p.m., Jukebox Bingo starts at 5 p.m. in February and
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       March to win prizes. It’s a great time!
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                                                                                                                                                                            It’s time again for Wines and Wreaths! It was such a big hit last time,
                                                                                                                                                                            we are offering it again on Friday, March 13th. Sign up now for this
                                                                                                                                                                            day outing to the Grapefull Sisters Vineyard where they cut the vines      Waking up every day in Grande Dunes can be the lifestyle you want
                                                                                                                                                                            from their vineyard and shape them into wreaths. Bring your Easter         it to be. We hope you will get more involved in 2020 and live life to
                  Ugly Sweater Party with Karen Moore, sister Julie, and mom Genda with Andi      Ugly Sweater Party                                                        or Spring decorations and take your wreath home with you that day!         its fullest!
                  Crews and Maria McNiece
                                                                                                                                                                            We will also have lunch on the porch, enjoy a wine tasting made from
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THANK YOU
                                                                                          To Our Fantastic
                                                                                         Club Ambassadors!
                                                                                       Photography Club – Galen Mills
                                                                                         Fishing Club – Robert Verona
                                                                                             Book Club – Sue Oliva
                                                                                     Bike & Cycling Club – Mike Davison
                                                                                  Watercolor Painting Club – Carol Morrow
                                                                                           MOAA – Military Officers
                                                                                      of America Assoc. – John Bradley
                                                                                         Women’s Club (Luncheon) –
                                                                                                 Marian Parrotta
                                                                                         Bridge Club – Marilyn Beach
               Have you heard about the                                                 Bunko Club – Donna McMahan

    Grande Dunes Photo Club?
                                                                                         Travel Club – Sharon Flutsch
                                                                                            Car Club – Lee Gillespie

    Sign up for our newly revised Grande Dunes                                     Grande Dunes Cares – Brook Davis and

Photography Club led by our Ambassador Galen Mills!                                               Sharon Fallon

    https://grandedunesphoto.myportfolio.com
                                                                                                                                                                 G E T I N V O LV E D W I T H

            STAY CONNECTED                                                 HOW TO BE INVOLVED
                                                                                                                                               LI FEST Y LE CLUBS
       Member Web Calendar will allow you to see the entire month at   JOIN A CLUB                                                                                            UPCOMING CLUB & EVENT DATES
       a glance, plus register for all the activities and events.      Grande Dunes is full of residents who have fun and interesting

                                                                       hobbies! From watercolor painting, gaming, bingo to fishing, the      FEBRUARY                                                               MARCH
                                                                       choices are endless. Join the book club or enjoy playing bridge
       What’s up at the OC? Look for the monthly newsletter to keep                                                                          3rd      Travel Club Meeting/OC (R)                                    4th    GD Women's Luncheon/MC (R)
       up with all the events and activities.                          or bunko — the sky is the limit. It's a great way to enjoy a fuller
                                                                                                                                             5th      GD Women's Luncheon/MC (R)                                    4th    New Owner Orientation/OC (R)
                                                                       life here at Grande Dunes while meeting all kinds of great people.
                                                                                                                                             5th      New Owner Orientation/OC (R)                                  11th   Book Club/OC

       Grande Dunes Resident Lifestyle - Request to join our
                                                                                                                                             12th     Book Club/OC                                                  13th   Travel Club: Wines & Wreaths (R)
       private group page on Facebook.                                                                                                       14th     Romantic Candlelight Dinner Service/OC (R)                    20th   Party Bridge/OC (R)
                                                                       START A CLUB

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                                                                       I am looking for people interested in playing in the Grande
                                                                                                                                             17th     Blood Drive at Marina/MP (R)                                  20th   3rd Friday Music Event/OC

                                                                       Dunes Jam Band and an Ambassador to start this club!
                                                                                                                                             21st     Party Bridge/OC (R)                                           30th   Travel Club: Patriot's Point (R)
       Slide shows on the TVs, one in the club foyer and
                                                                                                                                             21st     3rd Friday Music Event/OC
       one in the pool bar.                                            To get started, fill out the survey below and return it to Peggy,
                                                                                                                                             24th     Travel Club: Boone Hall Plantation (R)
                                                                       so we can discover the hobbies you love. We’ll help you get
                                                                                                                                             29th     Grande Dunes Appreciation Gala/OC (R)
                                                                       plugged in with neighbors who share the same interests as you,
        Printed Activity Calendars – Pick one up at the Ocean Club
        or at the Waccamaw office.                                     and the new friendships you’ll make are priceless.

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        Return the linked survey to Peggy Davis if you would like        FILL OUT SURVEY TO GET INVOLVED! >>
        to connect with others who share your same interests.                                                                                                       CONTACT PEGGY DAVIS FOR MORE INFORMATION
                                                                                                                                                                       843-913-1312 OR PEGGY.DAVIS@GRANDEDUNES.COM
                                                                                                                                             MP = Marina Park MC = Members Club OC = Ocean Club R = RSVP required
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                                                                                                                                                                                   Javier Torres
                                                                                                                                                                                    This month we spoke with Karren and Javier and got to know more about their
                                                                                                                                                                                    lives and why they love Grande Dunes!

                                                                                                                                                                              WHERE ARE YOU ORIGINALLY FROM AND WHAT                               feature savory Puerto Rican and
                                                                                                                                                                              SCHOOLS DID YOU EACH ATTEND?                                         Southern Cuisine dishes! We also
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   would like to take a cross country
                                                                                                                                                                              Karren was born and raised in Chattanooga, TN. She earned
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   trip by car and then by train through
                                                                                                                                                                              degrees in Computer Science and Accounting from DeVry Institute
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   Canada.
                                                                                                                                                                              of Technology. Javier was born in Puerto Rico and raised in New
                                                                                                                                                                              Jersey. He attended William Patterson College in New Jersey
                                                                                                                                                                              where he earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration.      WHAT IS ONE THING THAT MOST
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   PEOPLE DON’T KNOW ABOUT
                                                                                                                                                                              HOW DID YOU TWO MEET AND HOW LONG HAVE YOU                           EACH OF YOU?
                                                                                                                                                                              BEEN TOGETHER OR MARRIED?                                            Javier once owned a disco for college
                                                                                                                                                                              We met in Maryland over 15 years ago while attending a business      students while in college. Karren
                                                                                                                                                                              meeting.                                                             comes from a gospel-singing family and loves writing poetry,
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   photography and singing.

                                                                                                                                                                              DO YOU HAVE ANY OTHER FAMILY MEMBERS SUCH AS
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   WHAT BROUGHT YOU TO MYRTLE BEACH AND HOW
                                                                                                                                                                              CHILDREN, PETS, GRANDKIDS, ETC.?
                                                               Exceptional Golf and Amenities                                                                                 We have two amazing children currently attending Kennesaw
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   MANY YEARS HAVE YOU LIVED HERE?

                                                                                                                                                                              State University: a 22-year-old daughter majoring in her last year   Although we bought our property five years ago, we have
                                                Various Membership Opportunities Available                                                                                    of education and a 20-year-old son in his second year. We also       officially lived here for the past 3 years. We were looking for a
                                                                                                                                                                              have a rescue Chihuahua-mix named Lucky.                             place with milder season changes, we were both drawn to the
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   Southern Charm and the ideal proximity to Florida, Georgia and
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   Virginia coastlines.
                                                                                                                                                                              WHAT DO YOU EACH DO FOR A LIVING, OR IF YOU ARE
                                                      Call Pamela to learn more: 843.315.0281                                                                                 RETIRED, IN YOUR PREVIOUS LIFE?
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   WHAT ARE YOUR FAVORITE THINGS ABOUT LIVING IN
                                                                                                                                                                              We own a facilities maintenance company in Maryland. We
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   GRANDE DUNES AND IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD?
                                                   or email Membership@GrandeDunes.com                                                                                        provide janitorial cleaning, landscaping, facility maintenance and
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   How friendly the people are, how aesthetically pleasing the

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                                                                                                                                                                              janitorial supplies to our clients in the Washington, DC, Maryland
                                                                                                                                                                              and Virginia areas. We started the business over 13 years ago and    neighborhood is maintained, and the many planned activities that
                                                                                                                                                                              have over 200 employees. Our prior employment included Javier        are available to participate in.
                                                                                                                                                                              working at Xerox Corporation as a sales technician, and Karren
                                                                                                                                                                              working at Oracle Corporation as a sales engineer.                   WHAT WOULD YOU TELL FAMILY AND FRIENDS BACK
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   HOME ABOUT THE OVERALL “LIFESTYLE” IN GRANDE
                                                                                                                                                                              WHAT ARE YOUR FAVORITE PAST TIMES AND HOBBIES                        DUNES AND WHAT ACTIVITIES HAVE YOU BEEN
                                                                                                                                                                              INDIVIDUALLY AND AS A COUPLE?                                        INVOLVED IN?
                                                                               a McConnell Golf managed property
                                                                                                                                                                              Karren enjoys gardening, bowling and photography. Javier enjoys      This is a place where you can absolutely take a deep breath and

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                                                                                                                                                                              traveling and meeting people. We both love attending church,         exhale! The climate is amazing, there is great food, wonderful
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                                                                                                                                                                              baseball and taking drives on a beautiful afternoon or evening.      people and lots to do. You never have to worry about a traffic jam
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   on the “beltway”! We are involved in our Weekly Neighborhood
                                                                                                                                                                              WHAT’S ON YOUR COMBINED BUCKET LIST OF THINGS                        Fellowship Group, we also have memberships at the YMCA,
                                                                                                                                                                              YOU’VE ALWAYS WANTED TO DO?                                          Members and Ocean Club.
                                     © 2020 LStar Ventures. All rights reserved. Prices and specifications are subject to change without notice. Photos are representative.
                                                                                                                                                                              Open a restaurant with live entertainment from local artists and
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MEMBERS CLUB

                                                                                       Open for
                                                                                       BUSINESS ...
                                                                                       ... or is it Play?
                                                                                       O       n behalf of the Grande Dunes Members Club we
                                                                                       hope your first couple months of the new year have started
                                                                                       off great and you have been happy, healthy and prosperous.

                                                                                       At the end of the past year, a highly anticipated long
                                                                                       wait finally came to an end and the much needed bunker
                                                                                       renovation began. Many of us eagerly anticipated this
                                                                                       long-awaited course improvement and we're happy to see it
                                                                                       begin, but there is even more anticipation of when it will be
                                                                                       completed! Things are going well with the reconstruction.
                                                                                       The golf course will remain open with play limited to the
                                                                                       9 holes that the team are not working on, therefore, we will
                                                                                       always have 9 holes open and available for Members to play.
                                                                                       Already we have seen with this renovation the playability
                                                                                       of the new bunkers are greatly improved, especially after
                                                                                       a rainfall, which we recently experienced. This bunker
                                                                                       renovation is just one aspect of our continuous effort to
                                                                                       deliver excellent playing conditions to our members and
                                                                                       their guests.

                                                                                       A great way to start the New Year would be to consider
                                                                                       joining the Members Club, or upgrading your current
                                                                                       membership. We have many events and activities you are
                                                                                       sure to enjoy while as a Social, Sport or Full golf member.
                                                                                       At this time we are offering, for a limited time, an incentive

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                                                                                       of 20% savings on the full payment of initiation fee for
                                                                                       golf-level memberships. Annual installment options are also
                                                                                       available. The Single or Individual Golf Club Membership
                                                                                       extends full golf and social privileges at the Members Club
                                                                                       to an individual member, as well as access to the Ocean Club
                                                                                       amenities. Your family and friends can join you as guests at
                                                                                       the current guest rates.

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                                                                                       If you have friends interested in membership or you are
                                                                                       looking to join or upgrade, be sure to take advantage of the
                                                                                       savings and this opportunity to join. Contact Pam Evans at
                                                                                       (843)315-0281 or pevans@grandedunes.com.
Richard Convertini is General Manager of Operations at the Grande Dunes Members Club
and can be reached at 843-839-1603 or Richard.Convertini@GrandeDunes.com
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Meet The Ocean Club's
                  NEW EVENT EXPERT
                  We are thrilled to have Lisa Browning Mitchell join the
                  Grande Dunes family as our new Ocean Club Events
                  and Sales Manager! She will be ensuring residents and
                  guests alike have a fantastic time at the Ocean Club. If
                  you're looking to have a wedding, private party, birthday,
                  anniversary, bar mitzvah, etc., Lisa will make your dreams
                  come true through a spectacular ceremony and celebration.

                  Lisa comes to our community after a long, successful
                  career in the hotel and hospitality industry, working for
                  organizations in some of the
                  country’s top destinations including
                  New Orleans, Washington DC and
                  Hawaii. At her most recent position,
                  Director for Spruce Lake located in
                  Pennsylvania’s Pocono Mountains,
                  she strategically maintained levels of
                  hospitality to ensure all guests had an
                  exceptional experience.

                  Through her training and
                  coordination, her team executed
                  retreats for 33,000 people and over
                  530 groups annually. Lisa worked
                  closely with her teams and coached
                  each member to ensure everything
                  was running smoothly and that there
                  was always every event and occasion
                  went exactly as planned. We are so
                  excited to see Lisa apply the same
                  amount of professionalism, creativity
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                  and enthusiasm to her new role at the Ocean Club! She has
                  such a great spirit, and we couldn’t be happier to have her
                  on board.

                  “I’m excited to call Myrtle Beach my new home, and to bring
                  fresh, exciting ideas to the Ocean Club,” Lisa said.

                  If you see Lisa around the community, be sure to give her a
                  Grande Welcome!
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                                                                                Photos courtesy of Ryan Smith Photography, Brooke Christi Photography, Gillian Claire Photography, Corina Sliva Photography and Pasha Belman Photography
Anchor Café                                                                  The Marina
                                                AT GR ANDE DU NE S                                                       AT GRANDE DUNES

                                                                                        Welcome
                                                RE-OPENING
                                                           Currently Under Renovation
                                                                                                     ABOARD

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                                                                                        The 2020 Boating Season is rapidly approaching! Here          slip, now is the time. With the NEW 30’ minimum, the
                                                                                        at the Grande Dunes Marina, we are full of activity! Dock     Marina will begin filling up quickly, so do not hesitate to
                                                                                        boxes, cleats, power pedestals, and rub rails are being       call today!

                                                SPRING 2020
                                                                                        checked and double-checked. Our Dockhands and Fuel
                                                                                        Dock are readily available for your Diesel or Ethanol-Free    Not familiar with the Marina? We welcome you to explore

                                                                                        Gas needs.                                                    the docks and the Ship's Store. No matter what your
                                                                                                                                                      boating needs, we will have the answer to meet and

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                                                                                        Need help casting off or docking? No problem! Call on         exceed your expectations!!
                                                                                        VHF Channel 16 or (843) 315-7777 and we will be on the
                                                                                        dock ready to assist! If you have not already reserved your   We look forward to seeing you soon!
Virginia Hitchcock is the Manager of the Anchor Café and can be reached at
843-913-1341 or Virginia.Hitchcock@GrandeDunes.com
Sponsors- Grande Dunes Properties, Lowes of NMB, Home Couture,

                      “Bringing the community together to benefit all who live and work in                                                                       Starbucks, Edward Jones Scott Dietrich, Jane Whaley Interiors,
                                                                                                                                                                 and Imaginations; Dachshund Sponsors- Woodmen of the World,

                       Myrtle Beach by finding creative opportunities to give back to all.”                                                                      Benchmark Physical Therapy, Vicki Lyn Michael’s Jewelers, and Bell
                                                                                                                                                                 and Bell Buick GMC. And big thanks for all our Yorkie Sponsors who
                                                                                                                                                                 donated generously towards our raffle prizes!

                                                                                                                                                                 We also appreciate all who helped to get ready for the event,
                                                                                                                                                                 Our Photographers- David Wollard and Donald Hovis, Website
                                                                                                                                                                 Developer- Galen Mills, Graphics- Bruce Michaels, Local Celebrity
                                                                                                                                                                 Judges- Trey Paul WPDE, Scott Richards Easy 105.9, Mehgan Miller
                                                                                                                                                                 WBTW, Halley Murrow WMBF, and Liz Callaway Talk 94.5 our MC,
                                                                                                                                                                 all the vendors, our wonderful volunteers who worked before, during
                                                                                                                                                                 and after the event, and of course all our attendees and dog pageant        Santa Paws volunteers
                                                                                                                                                                 contestants! We couldn’t have done it without everyone’s support!

                  Grande Dunes Cares is a group of residents who roll up their sleeves   prizes, a big kidz zone, photos with Santa in his workshop, live
                  and lend a helping hand at our different Grande Dunes charity          band, food trucks, vendors, and the Pawmetto Flyball Dog Club
                  events. Every month we focus on a “Charity of the Month” with our      giving live demonstrations! Activity participation tickets were sold
                  various raffles and fundraising opportunities. They help us make a     at the door and we were able to raise a total of $4,500 that was
                  positive difference in the lives of others in the Myrtle Beach area.   split between our two local Humane Societies. They also found
                                                                                         homes for two dogs that were adopted. To see all the pics visit us at
                  Santa Paws came to Marina Park on December 15th! Hundreds of
                                                                                         SantaPawsPageant.com.
                  people and their furry family members supported our last fundraiser
                  event for the year. It was a Pawtastic event with 30 dog pageant       Big thanks go to these mentioned; Our Great Dane and Presenting
                  contestants judged by our local celebrity judges, Mehgan Miller        Sponsors- Camp Bow Wow, Grande Dunes and LStar; Mastiff
                                                                                                                                                                 Decorating with volunteers Patty Kussman, Marian Parrotta & Janine Carter   Santa Paws contestants lining up for the pageant
                  WBTW, Halley Murrow WMBF, Trey Paul WPDE and Scott Richards            Sponsors- Talk 94.5, Easy 105.9, and WBTW; St. Bernard
                  Easy 105.9. We gave wonderful prize baskets away sponsored by          Sponsors- UPS Ship Store at Grande Dunes, Phoenix Landscaping,
                  Camp Bow Wow our presenting sponsor. There were lots of raffle         ComForHome, Leonard Building Supply, and Treat Your Pet; Boxer
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                                                                                                                                                                 Santa Paws judges                                                           Picture with Santa
In February we will also be organizing our 2nd Blood Drive                            CALL FOR
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 NOMINATIONS
                                                                         To sum it up, in 2019 we were able to raise a total of $19,398 for our            with the American Red Cross at the Marina on February
                                                                         community! When “life happens” we hope and pray that it will never knock          17th from 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. Last time we collected 18 pints,
                                                                         on our front door. In the meantime… we can remember those less fortunate          but our new goal is 24 pints of blood. If you would like to
                                                                         and give back through our Grande Dunes Cares initiative. Thank you for a          volunteer, please email GrandeDunesCares@gmail.com
                                                                         wonderful year and may 2020 be even better!                                       and let us know you’d like to set an appointment for the

                                                                         Peggy Davis, your Lifestyle Director                                              Blood Drive.

                                                                                                                                                           In the month of March, we will focus on our charity called
                                                                                                                                                           Cancer Heroes of the Carolinas. This non-profit helps local
                                                                                                                                                           families with a child battling cancer who needs monetary
                                                                                                                                                           help. We will do a 50/50 raffle during our 3rd Friday Live
                                                                                                                                                           Music Event to help with this worthy cause on March 20th.
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                           Appreciation Gala
                                                                                                                                                                                                                         Do you know someone who gives a helping hand, has a willing
                                                                                                                                                                                                                         heart, a compassionate spirit? We will be recognizing these
                                                                                                                                                                                                                         special people at our 1st inaugural Grande Dunes Appreciation
                                                                               Pictured L to R: Kristen Laga from the Am. Heart Association, Our hat                                                                     Gala on Saturday, February 29th. This will be a formal affair
                                                                               makers were Fay Kipp, Marian Parrotta, Deborah Kain, Joni Muse, Peggy
                                                                               Davis; Missing: Carol Morrow, Patti Dolan Kussman, Martha Hood, and Sue                                                                   (black tie optional) starting at 6 p.m. with valet parking, red
                                                                               Wehner.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                         carpet, photographers, live music and a wonderful plated dinner.

                                                                                                                                                           Big check for $1,200 presented to The Hope House              Our focus will be to recognize those who served our community
                                                                                                                                                                                                                         and volunteered for nonprofits in 2019. We will acknowledge our
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             Myrtle Beach community volunteers, Grande
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             Dunes Cares volunteers and our
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             Club Ambassadors.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             We also want to recognize some area
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             business partners who have encompassed
                                                                                                                                                                                                                         our community with their support for our charity efforts. It
                                                                                                                                                                                                                         takes special and selfless people to give back to those who are
                                                                                                                                                                                                                         less fortunate, and we want to honor all those people who have
                                                                                                                                                                                                                         exemplified this type of service, support and
Resident and Toys for Tots volunteer Bill Rodgers                              Big check for $1,089 presented to MOAA of Myrtle Beach (Military Officers
                                                                               Assoc of America)                                                           Big check for $2,250 presented to the Grand Strand Humane     dedication.
                                                                                                                                                           Society

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How many ways can I say THANK YOU? We truly have a community                  Tots plus had 30 Angels from the Salvation Army adopted by our                                                                             Although we will be recognizing many, we

that cares. We have been able to support many local charities                 awesome residents! Thank you for all who shopped for a child!                                                                              need your input for our Ocean Club Staff

through your generous donations and make a positive difference for                                                                                                                                                       Member of the Year. Go to our SURVEY and
                                                                              We kicked off the year with our Little Hats Big Hearts project! On
our community.                                                                                                                                                                                                           submit the names of the people you want to nominate before
                                                                              Thursdays in January, our ladies got together to knit and crochet little
                                                                                                                                                                                                                         Feb. 20th. You can go to the Member Web and reserve your
Just in the last quarter from our various events, we were able to             red hats for the American Heart Association, raising awareness for
                                                                                                                                                                                                                         table for 10 now.
donate many items for our charity wish lists as well as raise $543 for        congenital heart defects. The goal is for every newborn to receive a
Cancer Heroes of the Carolinas, $1,098 for MOAA, $543 for Family              little red hat while in the hospital who was born with a heart defect as                                                                   We will also announce our Charities of the Month for 2020.

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Justice Center and $1,200 for the Hope House. For New Directions              long as they last. We will continue this project all year long so if you
we raised $1,255 and $300 for Susan G. Komen at Ghosts on the                 can help us knit or crochet little red hats, our next batch will be due
Coast. We closed out the year 2019 by collecting toys for Toys for            in July.
                                                                                                                                                           Big check for $2,250 presented to the Humane Society
BUSINESS
                                                                                                                 SPOTLIGHT

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         960 Cipriana Drive
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       Myrtle Beach, SC 29572

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            843-712-2212

                                                                                                                                                 Chef Dewey Fowler is a military veteran and graduate of the Horry-Georgetown Technical                   dunesbistro.com
                                                                                                                                                 College culinary school who previously worked at Rivertown Bistro in Conway. Fowler
                                                                                                                                                 describes the food as being “Southern style with a twist.” The friendly Dunes Bistro staff are
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               Hours:
                                                                                                                                                 ready to serve.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         Happy Hour Menu
                                                                                                                                                 Menu items include shrimp and grit cake, including a tasso ham cream sauce with multiple
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           4 p.m. - 7 p.m.
                                                                                                                                                 ingredients, kitchen-made blackberry barbecue sauce chicken, a daily fresh catch from Murrels
                                                                                                                                                 Inlet, a bone-in pork chop, surf & turf nachos, salmon Oscar, stuffed rigatoni topped with         Open 11 a.m. Monday - Friday
                                                                                                                                                 blackened filet tips, steaks, burgers, salads, a soup du jour, lobster bites consisting of claw    and 4 p.m. Saturday - Sunday
                                                                                                                                                 and knuckle meat and a crab dip and beer cheese-crusted baked pretzel. There are a couple              Kitchen is open until
                                                                                                                                                 of vegan entrees, a kid menu and desserts including Lemon-cello cake and double layer                10 p.m. Monday - Tuesday
                                                                                                                                                 chocolate cake topped with Bailey’s Liquor. On tap at Dunes Bistro are eight beers, seven          12 a.m. Wednesday - Thursday
                                                                                                                                                 wines and a champagne, and there is also an extensive bottled wine list.                                   1 a.m. Friday
                                                                                                                                                 There is live entertainment nightly, generally from 5 or 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. on weekdays.                   12 a.m. Saturday
                                                                                                                                                 Fridays we run two groups, the first from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. and then we bring in local theater
                                                                                                                                                 performers from 10 p.m. to 1 a.m. Saturdays we start at 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. and close at Midnight.
                                                                                                                                                 Live acoustic music generally in duos and trios is played most nights, with keyboardist Craig

                            DUNES BISTRO
                                                                                                                                                 Beaumont from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Fridays, with Jazz on Tuesdays.

                                                                                                                                                 Our other feature weekday night is on Monday nights, which have become a favorite for
                                                                                                                                                 Grande Dunes residents as they gather together to play Jukebox Bingo from 5 p.m. to

                                           Wine, Dine and Dance!                                                                                 6:30 p.m for prizes, following a fun night of Karaoke!

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                                                                                                                                                 Scheduled Friday musicians include Brad Long, Gary Baker, Trent Wideman, Rory Zack,
                                                                                                                                                 Whisky Neat and the Rosa Rea Trio. “The idea is to have people come in, sit down and be

A Myrtle Beach area resident and business owner is bringing his         said. “Live entertainment is what I like the most. I want to keep live   comfortable, enjoy the food and stay for a while,” Fowler said.

expertise and knowledge of music and live entertainment and             entertainment alive in Myrtle Beach, using mostly local performers. I    Dunes Bistro is open Monday through Saturday from 4 p.m. - 7 p.m. for Happy Hour Menu
combining it with a local experienced Chef into one establishment.      do bring in some other entertainers out of Charleston and Wilmington,    and the kitchen is open until 10 p.m. Hours are Mondays and Tuesdays, open until 10 p.m.,

Dunes Bistro, a new restaurant in the Grande Dunes Marketplace, is      using mostly solo’s, duo’s and some trios.”                              Wednesdays and Thursdays until 12 a.m., Fridays until 1 a.m. and Saturdays until 12 a.m.

run by managing partner Roger Davisson who has several decades of       Davisson is a former co-owner of several nightclubs and bars on the      The owners expect to draw customers from Grande Dunes communities, which they have for

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experience owning and operating restaurants, bars and nightclubs.       Grand Strand including 2001 Nightclub, Whiskey Beach, Beach Wagon        the first couple of months. We have had some great feedback on our food and entertainment.

Dunes Bistro combines food and entertainment in a quaint setting.       and the Celebrations Nightlife clubs in Broadway at the Beach, which     We also plan to attract the local business from Restaurant Row to Broadway at the Beach.

“I wanted to do a small restaurant with live entertainment,” Davisson   included Malibu, Club Boca, Froggy Bottomz and Broadway Louie’s.         Plan to stop by and check out Dunes Bistro where we like to Wine, Dine, and Dance!
the
GRANDE
   LIFE    Our residents know how to
           enjoy the Grande Life!

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REAL ESTATE

The Real Estate Year                                                                                                                              new neighborhoods like Members Club Enclave or Waterside Pointe.

IN REVIEW
                                                                                                                                                  There were roughly 44 homesites sold in 2019 with the most coming

                                                                                                                                                                                                                               REAL ESTATE
                                                                                                                                                  from Waterside Pointe. The pricing on the homesites inched up
                                                                                                                                                  slightly from 2018 but still less than 1% appreciation overall. I estimate

                                                                                                                                                                                                                               NEWS
                                                                                                                                                  that the current homesites in all of Grande Dunes could be built on
                                                                                                                                                  in the next 4-5 years and the limited and finite number should cause
                                                                                                                                                  pricing to accelerate as we get toward the end of this year and the
                                                                                                                                                  years to follow.

                                                                                                                                                  Condo sales almost doubled from 2018 numbers with last year                  Grande Dunes Pricing & Local Submarkets
                                                                                                                                                  ending with 34 closed units. The average sales price was down
Does anyone else think 2019 came and went in the blink of an eye?      second? Members Club! There were 10 homes sold in Members Club
                                                                                                                                                  quite a bit but was caused by the increased volume in Villa Marbella
Some years just seem to go by quicker than others and last year flew   last year with an average selling price of just over $1,000,000 each.
                                                                                                                                                  and Marina Inn as compared to 2018. The prices within each
by. Perhaps the busier we are, the faster time goes and from a Real    Siena Park came in third with 8 homes sold with an average price of
                                                                                                                                                  neighborhood were either stable or had a slight increase.
Estate perspective, it was a busy one! In Grande Dunes there were      just under $600,000. Del Webb added 81 new homeowners to the
over 155 total homes sold with 38 of them being existing homes (like   community in 2019 with an average selling price of just
                                                                       under $470,000!
yours). The existing home sales number is down by 4 homes from
                                                                                                                                                            The total number of properties sold
2018, but the pricing is up on average by $55,000 per house sold!      The total number of properties sold in Grande Dunes for 2019 was
The new home sales data is close to the same as it was in 2018 with    203 properties! The average sold price combined (lots, condos and
                                                                                                                                                              in Grande Dunes for 2019 was
13 more homes closed in 2019 and the average pricing remaining
about the same. With several new neighborhoods on the horizon in
                                                                       homes) is $411,176 for 2019.

                                                                       The Grande Dunes community remains one of the most sought-after
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the community, I expect both existing and new home sales to rise in    places for people to live, work and play. The diversity of properties
2020! Throughout last year there were consistently 100+ homes under    has increased the level of interest from builders to family’s relocating
                                                                                                                                                       For 2019, the average sold price combined
construction with dozens more in the approval process.                 here and commercial locations opening in the community.                               (lots, condos and homes) was                                           The Grande Dunes team

                                                                                                                                                                        $411,176
Overall, Del Webb was by far the most active neighborhood within       The available homesites in the community ranged from the mid 30’s                                                                                            always strives to ensure our

Grande Dunes last year, but do you know which neighborhood was         to the mid 40’s most of the year, not including all of the homesites in                                                                                      newsletter is both informative
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    and entertaining. Our goal is to
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    keep our residents up to date
                                                                                                                                                  Looking ahead as I write this article, January is ending with a bang!
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    with the latest real estate news
                                                                                                                                                  The whole market is excited about the number of properties sold
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    and community happenings.
                                                                                                                                                  along the Grand Strand last month and the conditions look pretty
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Please feel free to reach out with
                                                                                                                                                  good for 2020 to exceed 2019 by far. In the community, we have new
                                                                                                                                                  neighborhoods coming, existing neighborhoods with great properties                any questions, suggestions or

                                                                                                                                                  available and neighborhoods that are now hitting their stride in sales.           comments about our newsletter.
                                                                                                                                                  All of the things that typically get us excited about buying a home
                                                                                                                                                  in a new community are in place here. The lifestyle program alone

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         GRANDEDUNES.COM
                                                                                                                                                  has helped us in getting customers we’ve worked with comfortable
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Ben Guyton is Broker-In-Charge
                                                                                                                                                  enough to purchase in Grande Dunes.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    at Grande Dunes Properties,
                                                                                                                                                  There is always so much information that could be given and doing                 and can be reached at
                                                                                                                                                  that research is a passion of mine, so I invite you to drop by any
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    843-315-0284 or
                                                                                                                                                  time to get the right information tailored to your interests. If you’re
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    ben.guyton@grandedunes.com
                                                                                                                                                  in a hurry or just want the information sent over to you just shoot
                                                                                                                                                  me an email. In summary, last year was very active and continued a
                                                                                                                                                  trend in real estate sales that would be called healthy. Good, steady

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                                                                                                                                                  growth. For 2020, we expect more of the same, but with the added
                                                                                                                                                  excitement of several new opportunities to share with you and the
                                                                                                                                                  buyers considering calling Grande Dunes home.
REAL ESTATE

 MEMBERS CLUB ENCLAVE                                                                                              WATERWAY HILLS VILLAGE

              The Very Definition of Stunning                                                                  A NEW Wave of Grande
              If you haven’t been to the model home by AR Homes in Members Club Enclave, you are               Golf Village, Marina Village and Ocean Village provide incredible living for residents
              missing out on an incredible sight. Inside this home, you’ll discover the definition of Modern   and have established what it truly means to live the Grande Life. Now, we’re excited to
              Mediterranean style, a combination of classic and updated aesthetics that is truly unique to     introduce a new village and a whole new world of exceptional living by the water!
              the Enclave. Plus, with The Carrell Group joining AR Homes as a Preferred Builder, homebuyers
                                                                                                               Introducing Waterway Hills Village, a new community coming soon to Grande Dunes.
              have even more options!
                                                                                                               Located north of the Intracoastal Waterway, residents will experience laid-back coastal
              The homesites in Members Club Enclave offer stunning golf course views and are all
                                                                                                               living with access to the Ocean Club, a private beach and pool, amazing dining services
              conveniently just minutes from the Members Club itself. These custom homes line quiet streets
              of our secluded neighborhood, offering both convenience and privacy at the same time.            and unrivaled village-exclusive amenities.

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              There’s NO time limit to build, but there ARE limited lots left, so don’t wait to reserve        Masterfully crafted custom homes on beautiful homesites will line the streets of this
              yours today!                                                                                     neighborhood, which complement Carolinian living, culture and nature. Plus, thanks to a
                                                                                                               convenient location, residents get to experience everything the Grand Strand has to offer
                                                                                                               at their leisure.

                                                                                                               Want to stay in the loop as we launch Waterway Hills Village?

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   LIVING DUNES                                                                                                                                  DEL WEBB AT GRANDE DUNES

                                                                                                                                             What are homeowners saying about Del Webb?
                                                                                                                                             We have so much to celebrate at Del Webb as we enter the new             range that the Villas allowed us to stay within and have all the

New year. New homes.                                                                                                                         decade and continue to grow! Over the last year we have added            same finishes available in the single-family homes.

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                                                                                                                                             amenities, clubs, activities and the new Villa floorplan offerings. We
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Patty: I chose the Villa for simplicity. I did not want to have to
                                                                                                                                             have found the Villa product to be a great solution to buyers that
The year came to an exciting and award-winning end at Living Dunes!   We begin 2020 with several new home plans under construction                                                                                    worry about maintaining the exterior walls, roof etc. and so the
                                                                                                                                             prefer ease and simplicity, but still want a garage, private parking
We were honored to receive the 2019 Residential Real Estate Award     and some new additions to our on-site green spaces that include a                                                                               extra HOA to do that was fine with me. I loved the welcoming layout
                                                                                                                                             and space for outdoor entertaining. We interviewed a few of our Villa
                                                                      putting green that will allow our golfers to practice right at home!                                                                            of the Cressida...
from the Grant Center for Real Estate and Economics at Coastal
                                                                                                                                             homeowners to get their take on why they chose these attached
Carolina University. This award recognizes real estate excellence     Save the date to join us as we kick off the Spring selling season                                                                               a. large and impressive for entertaining yet convenient for me to
                                                                                                                                             plans over our detached product offering. See what they had to say:
among businesses, community-based development organizations,          with the opening the 3rd Phase of new construction homes and our                                                                                live in and maintain.
                                                                                                                                             You chose a home in the Villa section, what were the key reasons
and others who have worked diligently to transform the Grand Strand   Annual Spring Block party. Slated for Saturday, March 28th from                                                                                 b. Extra rooms for me to comfortably host visiting friends and
                                                                                                                                             you chose to purchase a Villa home rather than a detached home in
                                                                      11am - 2pm on-site at the clubhouse, our Block Party is a family                                                                                family and a nook for a mini office!

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and South Carolina communities into excellent places to                                                                                      the community?
live. Our team also had the opportunity to participate in the Torch   friendly day featuring live music, food and property tours.                                                                                     c. A two-car garage with easy access into the home and space
                                                                                                                                             Geoff & Denise: We chose the Villas because we have lived in a
Relay for Life benefiting the McLeod Children’s Hospital with a       Move-in ready homes and townhomes are always available for sale,                                                                                for my golf cart!
                                                                                                                                             single-family home and a condo here in Myrtle Beach. We wanted
$10,000 donation.                                                     stop in for a tour of the on-site sales center anytime.                to go back to a condo, but wanted a garage, our own parking, some        d. A reasonable price point!
                                                                                                                                             green space, and able to have an outdoor grill. We also had a price
REAL ESTATE

 THE CAPE                                                                                                               PORTSIDE

              New Owners Lining Up                                                                                  Welcome to Portside
              2020 is here and The Cape at Grande Dunes is “roaring,” as new home construction is
              beginning! Homeowners are lining up for their chance to reserve one of our limited number
                                                                                                                    at Grande Dunes in Myrtle Beach
              of homesites, as everyone knows this is a truly unique opportunity. In fact, there are over a
                                                                                                                    Where retirement means independence, well-being, relaxation, and life fully lived. From
              dozen reservation holders currently working with The Cape’s builder, Traditional Homebuilders.
                                                                                                                    Independent Living, to Assisted Living to Memory Care, we provide a full-spectrum
              Together, they are designing gorgeous dream homes in this Ocean Village neighborhood.
                                                                                                                    of services to meet your individual need and interests and allow you to enjoy an easy,
              “The location, the all-brick exterior and the builders’ fine reputation has us very excited for the
                                                                                                                    maintenance-free, healthy lifestyle.
              next chapter in our life,” said John and Judy W, new homeowners in The Cape.
                                                                                                                    Participate in life-enriching event and activities, relax with friends or enjoy personal
              People love “bricks on the beach,” and the positive reception to The Cape has proven that!

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                                                                                                                    time. The choice is yours. If the need for assisted living or long-term memory care
              The customizable “Cape Dutch” architectural styling offered by Traditional delivers a unique
              experience that’s rare to find. But don’t wait, there are only 57 lots available in this new          arises, benefit from compassionate, comprehensive support in a safe and
              neighborhood!                                                                                         comforting environment.

              Please stop by the furnished model in Cipriana Park for more information.                             Our caring, nurturing, and dedicated staff is integral to our community at Portside. Here,
                                                                                                                    residents are people, each treated with kindness, dignity, and respect. Families and
                                                                                                                    friends are welcomed with the same warm southern hospitality.

                                                                                                                    There’s a peace of mind that comes with the immediate access to the largest medical

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                                                                                                                    facility in the county, located directly across the street from Portside at Grande Dunes.
                                                                                                                    We are also located less than a mile from the sparkling blue waters and white beaches of
                                                                                                                    Myrtle Beach.
REAL ESTATE

                                                                                                                                                NEW HOME NEIGHBORHOODS

                                                                                                                                                       GOLF
                                                                                                                                                      VILLAGE
                                                                                                                                                 Anchored by the Members
                                                                                                                                                Club, Golf Village offers an     MEMBERS CLUB
                                                                                                                                                unmatched social lifestyle in    ENCLAVE
                                                                                                       LIVING DUNES                             Myrtle Beach with stunning       Custom Homesites
                                                                                                                                                  Mediterranean Homes            Home & Land Packages
                                                                                                                                                      and amenities.

                              New Home Neighborhood
                                          UPDAT E                                                                                                     MARINA
                                                                                                                                                      VILLAGE
 •   CIPRIANA PARK — This great neighborhood is down to the           •   PORTSIDE — Portside is now open daily and available for you            A vibrant lifestyle awaits
                                                                                                                                                you alongside our marina.        WATERSIDE POINTE                    WATERSIDE EDGE             DEL WEBB
     last few opportunities to buy a new home! There are move-            to tour the facility. The facility offers a multitude of activities      Engaging amenities,           Custom Homes & Homesites            Custom Homes & Homesites   GRANDE DUNES
                                                                                                                                                                                 Active Adult — Gated                Active Adult — Gated       Single-Family Homes & Villas
     in ready homes and others just starting construction. Their          and gathering to keep residents entertained. Their second             boating, parks and dining
                                                                                                                                                  allow for an active and                                                                       Active Adult
     model is open daily and you can drop by to get pricing and           phase is underway and will bring their offering to assisted,
                                                                                                                                                       exciting life.
     check out the available spec homes today!                            partial and memory care areas. portsidegrandedunes.com

 •   DEL WEBB — This neighborhood continues to be one of the          •   THE CAPE — Grande Dunes newest offering! This
     best-selling neighborhoods in the entire market. Along with          neighborhood is at the corner of Kings Hwy. and Grande
     the addition of the villas, Del Webb now offers a wide variety       Dunes Blvd. and will offer a Cape Dutch architectural theme.
     of floorplans and home sizes to meet everyone’s needs.               Homes will range from about 1,850 square feet up to 2,300
     There are 6 furnished models open daily so drop by anytime.          with pricing expected to range from the mid-$400s to the                    OCEAN
     grandedunes.com/del-webb-at-grande-dunes                             upper $500s. grandedunes.com/the-cape
                                                                                                                                                      VILLAGE
                                                                                                                                                 Discover beach living and a
                                                                                                                                                 carefree lifestyle. Enjoy our   LIVING DUNES                       THE CAPE
 •   LIVING DUNES — From walking paths to a central clubhouse,        •   WATERSIDE EDGE — This is the next offering in the
                                                                                                                                                fantastic Ocean Club, private    Traditional Coastal Neighborhood   Single-Family Homes
     Living Dunes offers it all and only a block or so to the             Waterside Guild collection and is in the Del Webb                      beach entry and the best of     Single-Family Homes, Cottages      Brick Exteriors
     Ocean! The neighborhood offers new price points and                  homeowners association. The gated neighborhood is                         Myrtle Beach right at        & Townhomes
                                                                                                                                                          your door.
     several new types of properties including Townhomes and              currently in development and will offer 31 homesites on the

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               GRANDEDUNES.COM
     coupled cottages. The lifestyle of Living Dunes is now in full       Waterway at 90’ wide and 35 homesites off the waterway at
     display with their amenity open and available to tour daily.         70’ wide. grandedunes.com/waterside-edge
     grandedunes.com/living-dunes
                                                                      •   WATERSIDE POINTE — The success of this amazing
 •   MEMBERS CLUB ENCLAVE — Some of the best homesites                    neighborhood leaves only 15 homesites remaining and 2
     remain in the private, exclusive part of the Members Club            available Model or Spec homes! The Carrell Group has a                   WATERWAY
     area of Grande Dunes. Select your homesite and wait until            beautiful Waterway Model home available with a leaseback                   HILLS
     the time is right to build as there is no timeframe to start         option and it is open daily to browse. There are about a                  VILLAGE
                                                                                                                                                                                 Custom Homes & Homesites

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     construction. You may also select your own builder, or               dozen homes under construction to give you a great visual of           Our newest village invites      Single-Family Homes & Townhomes
                                                                                                                                                you to experience a relaxed      Private Amenities
     work with the builders presently offering furnished models.          the quality of home being built here.
                                                                                                                                                  lifestyle in a convenient
     grandedunes.com/members-club-enclave/                                grandedunes.com/waterside-pointe                                       location offering private
                                                                                                                                                 waterfront amenities that
                                                                                                                                                     help you stay active
                                                                                                                                                         and social.
REAL ESTATE

                             Real Estate                                                                                                        HOMESITES
                           REPORT
                                                                                                                                                                                                      *
    JAN
    2020

                                              SINGLE-FAMILY HOMES

                                                                                                                                                10 Pending with Average List Price (ALP) of $213,100
     OCEAN VILLAGE                                  MARINA VILLAGE                                       GOLF VILLAGE
                                                                                                                                                48 Available with ALP of $224,970
  		                                            		                                                 		                                           14 Closed YTD at Average Sales Price (ASP) of $223,000
        10 Pending                                      58 Pending                                          4 Pending                           Decrease of 16 properties sold for same period 2018
   with Average List Price (ALP) of               with Average List Price (ALP) of                  with Average List Price (ALP) of

         $557,492                                         $514,135                                       $1,044,225

       25 Available                                     18 Available                                      45 Available
             with ALP of                                      with ALP of                                       with ALP of

        $606,220                                        $688,434                                         $1,075,340

     38 Closed YTD                                   88 Closed YTD                                     27 Closed YTD

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 GRANDEDUNES.COM
                                                                                                                                                CONDOS
   at Average Sales Price (ASP) of                at Average Sales Price (ASP) of                    at Average Sales Price (ASP) of
                                                                                                                                                                                           *
        $612,000                                         $510,886                                         $1,033,783
                                                                                                                                                4 Pending with Average List Price (ALP) of $357,197
       Decrease of 8 properties                       Increase of 24 properties                          Decrease of 7 properties
      sold for same period 2018                       sold for same period 2018                         sold for same period 2018

                                                                                                                                                25 Available with ALP of $661,000

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                  Average time to sell a property in Grande Dunes is 257 days.
                                                                                                                                                34 Closed YTD at Average Sales Price (ASP) of $382,221
    257           Median price of all Grande Dunes homes sold YTD is $545,840
                  Ben Guyton is Broker-In-Charge at Grande Dunes Properties, and can be reached at 843-315-0284 or ben.guyton@grandedunes.com
                                                                                                                                                                                                          *All of Grande Dunes
FEBRUARY/MARCH
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                    FEB
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  MANAGEMENT
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                    ROMANTIC
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  SERVICES
                    CANDLELIGHT DINNER
                    Ocean Club

                                                                                                                               FEB
                                                                                                                                                                                    Homeowners' Association Updates
                    FEB

                   17                                                                                                          29                              INFORMATION UPDATE
                                                                                                                                                               We are now well into winter and spring is approaching very fast. As Grande Dunes
                                                                                                                                                               grows and we welcome in new homeowners, please remember to make sure that
                                                                                                                                                               your information is updated with Waccamaw Management. This is to ensure that
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Grande Dunes holds a quarterly Neighborhood Watch meeting that is open to the
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  entire community and the surrounding communities. The next meeting will be
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  held on April 16th, 2020. Please be sure that you invite your family and friends.
                                                                                                                                          GD Awards Night      we are able to provide you with updates on projects as well as the up and coming   We had a record turnout for the 1st quarter meeting.
                    BLOOD DRIVE AT MARINA                                                                                              6 p.m. • Ocean Club
                    8 a.m. - 1 p.m. • Marina Park                                                                                                              activities within the Grande Dunes community.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         OFFICE
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         INFORMATION:
                                                                                                                               MARCH

                                                                                                                              11
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         980 Cipriana Drive, Unit A8
                     MARCH                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               Myrtle Beach, SC 29572

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                                 NEW OWNER ORIENTATION
                                 4 p.m. • Ocean Club                                                                                                                                                                                                                     843-315-0300

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         MONDAY – FRIDAY
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

                                                                                                                                       BOOK CLUB                                                                                                                         CLOSED DAILY FOR LUNCH
                                                                                                                                        4 p.m. • Ocean Club                                                                                                              12:00 – 1:00 p.m.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         Should you have any questions,
                        MON                     TUES                     WED                      THUR                       FRI                         SAT                                                                                                             please contact Waccamaw Management
GRANDEDUNES.COM

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         by phone 843-315-0300
                  Watercolor Painting       9 a.m. Dance Fit       5 p.m. Social Hour         9 a.m. Dance Fit        5 p.m. Social Hour                                                                                                                                 or via email at GrandeDunesInfo@
                      1 - 4 p.m.               10:15 a.m.                                        10:15 a.m.                                                                                                                                                              WaccamawManagement.com
                                                                    6 - 9 p.m. Dinner                                  6 - 9 p.m. Dinner
                                              Sit 'n' Be Fit             Service                Sit 'n' Be Fit              Service
                                                                                                                                                               DIRECTIONS TO THE OFFICE:
                                                                                                                                                               The Waccamaw Management, LLC, AAMC office is located between the Tropical
                                                                                                                                                               Dunes Nail Salon and Freddie Rose Hair Salon. We have conveniently placed a
                                                                                                                                                               sandwich board on the sidewalk with the Waccamaw logo.
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                      Wednesday & Friday Social Hour 5 p.m. / Dinner Service 6 - 9 p.m. Please RSVP for activities and classes through the member web page.

                            All classes and activities are subject to change. Peggy Davis is the Lifestyle Director at Grande Dunes and can be reached

                                                               at Peggy.Davis@GrandeDunes.com or 843-913-1312.

                       PRINTED CALENDARS - Pick one up at the Ocean Club or at the Waccamaw office or simply download it from the weekly newsletter.
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