Even if you
don’t have a boat or lakefront house, you can enjoy Lake Murray every day. Take
in a sunset over the lake at one of the public parks by the dam, rent a boat,
go on a guided fishing trip, enjoy hiking and camping at Dreher Island State
Park or have a meal at one of the lakeside restaurants. Throughout the rest of
the summer, there are also events that give you a great reason to enjoy some
lake time.
This
Saturday, July 20th, is the Lake Murray Hustle. California Republic
is hosting a stand up paddle racing race with a disco theme in Leesville
beginning at 9 AM. After the race, an award ceremony will be held aboard the
Spirit of Lake Murray. For more information, visit www.californiarepublicsup.com.
Residents
and visitors alike can enjoy the purple martins in July and early August.
Thousands of purple martins roost at Bomb Island, and for a few weeks, you can
see them flying around the island in droves.
Go for a
swim at Lake Murray Public Park. It gets pretty hot in the summer and what
better way to cool off than a lake swim! Cost is $3 for cars and trucks, $2 for
motorcycles and $5 for buses. Hours of operation and additional information can
be found here.
Dam Swim for
Drew is held on the Irmo side of the dam to the Lexington side. This annual two
mile swim honors the memory of Drew Smith, a young boy killed when a speedboat
hit the boat he and his father were fishing from on Lake Murray. Proceeds
benefit the Drew Smith Memorial Scholarship, a $1000 scholarship awarded to a
Lexington High School senior participating in the swim. More information can be
found at www.strictlyrunning.com.
The Lake
Murray Dam Run will be held on September 21st. This is a 10K race
with a great view of the lake and takes place from the Lexington side of the
dam to Saluda Shoals Park. Find info at www.facebook.com/LakeMurrayDamRun.
Angela Barrett, "A Different Kind of Real Estate"
Angela Barrett is a local REALTOR® in Lexington, SC. Every day, she has the privilege of working with Buyers and Sellers around and on Lake Murray - Lexington, Gilbert, Chapin, and Irmo. It is her goal to help every buyer find the perfect home, and every seller sell at the best price possible. Exit Real Estate Consultants opened its doors in 2008 and has been the local expert since. Angela says, "she works with a wonderful group at EXIT and is proud to be a REALTOR® for a company that prides itself on being a "family helping families."
What makes Angela different from other Realtors is her desire to combine a love of real estate with the truth. She may not always tell you what you want to hear but will ALWAYS tell you what you need to hear. Before getting into the real estate industry, she owned her own court reporting business for 14 years. She decided to change careers because it was her desire to help others with their housing needs in a way that was honest and truthful, a way that put their needs ahead of the sale. Her business is built on Dedication, Communication, Determination & Trust while embodying the ability to cater and adapt to all of her client's Real Estate needs. She says the best part of her business is the people she meets and the ability to assist them throughout the process. Her goal is not only finding the hidden gem or selling at the right price but giving her clients peace of mind that they will work together through every detail.
Angela showcases her homes on her website and utilizes professional service providers to assist with her clients' buying and selling needs, including tips for staging and recommendations for painters, designers, handymen, and inspectors. She is communicative, thorough, and detail-oriented, and she'll be with you every step of the way!
Angela made Lexington home 28 years ago. She is knowledgeable about the area and feels blessed to call Lexington her home. Angela enjoys showing her clients around “Miss Murray”, the Jewel of South Carolina, and when she’s not helping someone with their real estate needs, she enjoys going to the gym, running, spending time on Lake Murray, and a little photography.
Looking to buy or sell a home in the Lake Murray area? Call Angela Barrett, who not only represents “A Different Kind of Real Estate" but also a different kind of REALTOR®.
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