Surfside Beach mulls sidewalk dining and drinking (update: approved)

Sarah Gilbert

Update 6/15: Gina Vasselli of The Sun News reports that Surfside Beach town council held a public hearing before voting on the changes required to allow cafe sidewalks.

Not everyone supports it and there were some last minute changes made before the vote. Read the story to get the details.


First Report: Is there anything finer than a late break on Friday sitting outdoors with a nice meal, beer, and friends? We don't think so.

It seems the majority of the Surfside Beach Town Council agrees with us. But there's the issue of defining "public space" and exactly how much to gouge business owners for the privilege of offering a sidewalk space. The Sun News has all the bureaucratic details today. Read it here.

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