Beach Tents Being Reconsidered on Grand Strand

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (AP) _ Erosion has washed away sand from some Grand Strand beaches prompting officials to consider banning beach tents in those areas. The Sun News of Myrtle Beach reports (http://bit.ly/Jyt1z9 ) that North Myrtle Beach City Council is considering prohibiting beach tents in three areas because there’s not enough sand to accommodate the tents. Myrtle Beach is expected to consider the issue early next year. The newspaper reports that some leaders feel that banning tents could be a solution. Questions about beach tents were first raised several years ago when communities put limits to make sure safety vehicles and lifeguards could get around the tents. Tents now cannot be larger than 12 feet by 12 feet and cannot be too close to another tent. ___ Information from: The Sun News, http://www.thesunnews.com/