December 20115 People You Should Know You may not know them yet, but you’ll appreciate the work they are doing behind the scenes to make the Grand Strand a great place to call home December 2011Paul Reynolds This entreprenuer is dedicated to helping the Grand Strand become more tech-savvy December 2011 Tracy Bailey Freedom Readers’ executive director teaches children to aim high December 2011James McIlrath His volunteer work is making a difference for several Grand Strand organizations December 2011Sue Sledz This executive director has big plans for the success of the Murrells Inlet community December 2011Woody Ford This silent leader serves on community boards, volunteers for several organizations and teaches at a local college, all in his spare time December 2011A Spiritual Retreat Meher Baba’s spiritual center calls visitors to meditate and awaken their inner connections to God December 2011Small-Town Roots Mary Eaddy puts community, friendships first December 2011Gina TrimarcoTransplanted Chicago native finds the funny in Myrtle Beach December 2011Sustainable Surprise A tucked-away hotel eatery serves farm-to-table dishes, second to none December 2011Brilliant Work of ArtCharleston native to build unique sculpture at Coastal December 2011Lighting the Night Brookgreen Garden’s annual celebration includes more than 5,000 hand-lit candles December 2011High Fashion, Holiday Style December 2011Non-Stop Italian Capriz offers a new twist on all you can eat December 2011Christmas Day Eats Give the kitchen a holiday, too, and let these Grand Strand restaurants do your Christmas Day cooking December 2011Holiday CheerThese favorites make a welcomed gift December 2011Holiday Cheer! Warm up the cold winter nights with these specialty cocktails December 2011Island Life: Georgetown's Sandy Island Georgetown County’s Sandy Island is steeped in history and heritage