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Greg Bender Named Vice President and General Manager of Ocean Lakes Family Campground

Greg Bender Named Vice President and General Manager of Ocean Lakes Family Campground Outgoing Vice President and General Manager, Lance …
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Greg Bender Named Vice President and General Manager of Ocean Lakes Family Campground

Greg Bender Named Vice President and General Manager of Ocean Lakes Family Campground Outgoing Vice President and General Manager, Lance …
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Del McCoury and The Grascals at Ocean Lakes 23rd Premier Bluegrass Weekend

OCEAN LAKES FAMILY CAMPGROUND BRINGS TOP BLUEGRASS MUSIC, INCLUDING THE DEL McCOURY BAND, TO MYRTLE BEACH FOR ITS 23rd ANNUAL …
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Rhonda Vincent and Doyle Lawson at Ocean Lakes 22nd Premier Bluegrass Weekend

Ocean Lakes Family Campground Announces Change to the 2020 Band Lineup for the 22nd Annual Premier Bluegrass Weekend, Now to …
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Rhonda Vincent and Dailey & Vincent at Ocean Lakes 22nd Premier Bluegrass Weekend

Ocean Lakes Family Campground Brings Top Bluegrass Music, Including Rhonda Vincent and Dailey & Vincent, to Myrtle Beach for Its …
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Ricky Skaggs and Kentucky Thunder at Ocean Lakes 21st Premier Bluegrass Weekend

Ocean Lakes Family Campground Brings Top Bluegrass Music, Including Ricky Skaggs & Kentucky Thunder, to Myrtle Beach for Its 21st …
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Ocean Lakes Golf Cars in Myrtle Beach, SC Earns Club Car’s Black & Gold Elite Status, Ranks in the Top 10% Worldwide

Prestigious golf car dealership award earned for a second year MYRTLE BEACH, SC | Ocean Lakes Golf Cars has earned …
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Ocean Lakes Family Campground in Myrtle Beach, S.C., has Promoted Greg Bender to Assistant General Manager

Bender to Oversee Main Office Operations including Campsite Reservations, Guest Services, Annual Lease Site Compliance, Golf Car Operations, Laundry and …
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Ocean Lakes Re-Opened at Noon, Sunday, after Hurricane Florence

Ocean Lakes Re-Opened at Noon Sunday, Sept. 16, 2018 – Ocean Lakes Family Campground is now open. The Main Office …
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Ocean Lakes Prepares for Hurricane Florence

Ocean Lakes closing on Wed., Sept. 12 at 3 PM for Hurricane Florence Monday, Sept. 10, 2018 – Ocean Lakes …
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Top Bluegrass Music featured at 20th Bluegrass Weekend

Family-Friendly Bluegrass Weekend Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver, Lonesome River Band, Alan Bibey & Grasstowne, Bradley Walker, And More July 26, …
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Read Sasee’s feature on Mary Emily Platt Jackson

Read Sasee’s A Legacy of Love: Mary Emily Platt Jackson Myrtle Beach, SC | With Mother’s Day approaching, Sasee magazine …
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Ocean Lakes Golf Cars in Myrtle Beach, SC, earns Club Car’s Black & Gold Elite status

Prestigious award given to top 10 percent of Club Car dealers Myrtle Beach, SC | Ocean Lakes Golf Cars has …
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Ocean Lakes Family Campground in Myrtle Beach, SC, to Hire 300 Workers for Summer Season

Jobs available for lifeguards, snack bar, recreation and more Myrtle Beach, SC | Ocean Lakes Family Campground, a division of …
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Ocean Lakes Family Campground Named 2017 “Mega Park of the Year” by the National Association of RV Parks & Campgrounds (arvc)

Family-owned campground nabs top industry award for the sixth time Myrtle Beach, SC | Ocean Lakes Family Campground, a subsidiary …
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Six things to know about beach renourishment as work reaches the beach by Ocean Lakes

The much-needed beach renourishment work is expected to reach the beach by Ocean Lakes Family Campground this week. Read more …
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Ocean Lakes Family Campground in Myrtle Beach, SC, earns TripAdvisor® Certificate of Excellence for fourth time

Campground earns 2017 distinction for great guest reviews on the travel-planning website Ocean Lakes Family Campground has received the TripAdvisor® …
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The Jackson Companies of Myrtle Beach, owner of Ocean Lakes Family Campground, receives prestigious award for workplace safety

BB&T Insurance Services gives Myrtle Beach-based company its Lighthouse Beam Recognition Award MYRTLE BEACH, SC | The Jackson Companies, owner-operator …
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Enjoy long holiday weekend with concerts by The Embers, The Catalinas at Ocean Lakes in Myrtle Beach, SC

Ocean Lakes Family Campground’s 17th Annual Beach n’ Boogie Weekend set for Feb. 17, Feb. 18 MYRTLE BEACH, SC | …
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Hundreds to Invade the Ice Cold Atlantic at Ocean Lakes Family Campground on New Year’s Eve

The 16th Annual Polar Bear Plunge With More Than 400 Participants Will Help Raise Money For Charities December 19, 2016, …
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Ocean Lakes Family Campground To Host Three Weekends Of Halloween Fun – Oct. 14-15, Oct. 21-22, And Oct. 28-29, 2016

Reservations For Holiday Weekends At One Of The Largest Campgrounds In America Are Filling Up Quickly September 30, 2016 – …
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Ocean Lakes Family Campground Recommended As A Top Rv Spot For Golfers By Good Sam Rv Travel And Savings Guide

Myrtle Beach-Area Campground Is The Only One In South Carolina To Be Included In The 12 Months Of RVing Calendar’s …
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Ocean Lakes Family Campground To Host Its 24th Annual Fall Craft Fair

Fall Craft Fair Open To The Public From 4 PM to 7 PM on Friday, and Noon to 3 PM …
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Ocean Lakes Family Campground Brings Top Bluegrass Music To Myrtle Beach For Its 18th Annual Bluegrass Weekend

Family-Friendly Event Will Feature Award-Winning Artists The Grascals, The Gibson Brothers, Junior Sisk & Ramblers Choice, Bluegrass Brothers, Breaking Grass …
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Ocean Lakes Continuously Invests in Families

A PLAYTIME Feature Article – by Janalee Chmel Ocean Lakes Family Campground just opened its latest phase of expanded water …
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Ocean Lakes Family Campground Recycling Program Recognized as One of the Best in the Carolinas and the Nation

Campground Honored By Two Different Agencies For Its Innovated Recycling Efforts  April 14 2016, Myrtle Beach, S.C. — Ocean Lakes …
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Online Customer Satisfaction Survey Awards Ocean Lakes Family Campground an “A” GRADE for the Seventh Time

Myrtle Beach Campground Consistently Ranks In The Top 1% Of All Campgrounds March 25, 2016, Myrtle Beach, S.C. — Ocean …
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Celebrate Valentine’s Day At One Of North America’s Top Rated Campgrounds With Concerts by The Embers and The Band of Oz, Shag Lessons And Family Friendly Fun

MYRTLE BEACH’S OCEAN LAKES FAMILY CAMPGROUND WILL HOST ITS 16TH ANNUAL BEACH N’ BOOGIE WEEKEND FEBRUARY 12 and 13 January …
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Home for the Holidays…at Ocean Lakes in Myrtle Beach

Time with family and friends is always great during the holidays, but it is even more special at the beach! …
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Ocean Lakes Expands Sandy Harbor for New Water Park in 2016

MYRTLE BEACH’S OCEAN LAKES FAMILY CAMPGROUND TO BUILD NEW TWO-ACRE WATER PARK; CONSTRUCTION TO BEGIN AFTER LABOR DAY 2015 Contact: …
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Guest Rate Ocean Lakes Family Campground an “A” Grade Rating

Oceanfront Campground Is The Only One In The Carolinas To Receive An “A” Grade From GuestRated Customer Satisfaction Survey March …
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Ocean Lakes Received a Perfect Score

Ocean Lakes Named “Top Rated Park” Ranking It In The Top 1% Of Private Campgrounds In North America February 24, …
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Beach n Boogie Weekend

Myrtle Beach’s Award-Winning Ocean Lakes Family Campground to Host 14th Annual Beach n’ Boogie Weekend Contact:            Barb Krumm, Director of …
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Polar Bear Plunge

Ocean Lakes 15th Annual Polar Bear Plunge December 31st at the Observation Deck (Sign up in advance at the Recreation …
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Halloween Weekends 2013

Ocean Lakes Family Campground’s Halloween Celebration Offers Families Three Weekends of Fun — Oct. 18 – 19,  25 – 26, …
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Ocean Lakes RV Center Renovated

Myrtle Beach’s Award-Winning Camping Sales Complex Has a New Look After Expansion and Renovations at Ocean Lakes RV Center Contact:            …
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OCEAN LAKES FAMILY CAMPGROUND, AMERICA’S 2011-2012 RV PARK OF THE YEAR, KICKS OFF YEARLONG “LEAP INTO FUN” CELEBRATION

Myrtle Beach Campground Celebrates Leap Year With The Theme, “What Are You Going to Do with Your Extra Day this …
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MYRTLE BEACH CAMPGROUND, OCEAN LAKES, NAMED 2011-2012 NATIONAL “PARK OF THE YEAR” IN MEGA PARK CATEGORY BY INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION

South Carolina Campground Also Honored With Two More National Awards Based On Guest Votes And Feedback December 5, 2011, Myrtle …
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TEAMMATES FROM EAST COAST’S LARGEST CAMPGROUND COMPETE IN CHRISTMAS CHALLENGE TO BENEFIT HOLIDAY CHARITY

Myrtle Beach’s Ocean Lakes Family Campground Will Donate Money From Silent Auction Of Christmas Trees And Wreaths Made For The …
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Ocean Lakes Family Campground To Host 7th Annual All Star Golf Car Show And Display Electric-Powered Vehicles Including Golf Cars, LSVs and EVs

EVENT: 7th Annual Ocean Lakes All Star Golf Car Show & Cars In Costume Parade DATE: Saturday, Oct. 22, 2011 …
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EAST COAST™S LARGEST CAMPGROUND TO HOST 28TH ANNUAL SOUTH CAROLINA FOSSIL FAIR ON OCT. 29

Smithsonian Institute Scientists Coming To Myrtle Beach™s Ocean Lakes Family Campground, Will Give Visitors Chance To See Fossils From All …
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EAST COAST’S LARGEST CAMPGROUND TO HOLD SECOND ANNUAL FACEBOOK FAN APPRECIATION WEEKEND

Ocean Lakes Family Campground In Myrtle Beach To Celebrate 2 Years On Facebook March 15, 2011, Myrtle Beach, S.C. — …
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OCEAN LAKES FAMILY CAMPGROUND DEBUTS FIRST ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING STATIONS ON THE CAROLINAS COAST

Myrtle Beach, S.C. Campground Now Has One Of Only Two Electric Vehicle Charging Locations East Of I-95 June 22, 2011, …
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OCEAN LAKES FAMILY CAMPGROUND RECEIVES AN “A” GRADE IN THE THIRD ANNUAL CONSUMER SATISFACTION SURVEY OF INDEPENDENT, PRIVATELY-OWNED PARKS

Ocean Lakes Family Campground In Myrtle Beach, wins customer service recognition for the third year in a row based on …
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LARGEST CAMPGROUND ON EAST COAST TO HOLD FIRST-EVER FACEBOOK FAN APPRECIATION WEEKEND EXCLUSIVELY FOR ITS FACEBOOK FANS

Ocean Lakes Family Campground In Myrtle Beach, Commemorating 1-Year Anniversary On Facebook, Will Be First Campground In America To Hold …
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OCEAN LAKES FAMILY CAMPGROUND INSTALLS SOLAR PANEL TO HEAT BATHHOUSE WATER AND CONSERVE ENERGY

January 21, 2010, Myrtle Beach, SC Ocean Lakes Family Campground in Myrtle Beach, S.C. is testing its first solar water …
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MYRTLE BEACH, S.C.’S OCEAN LAKES FAMILY CAMPGROUND CELEBRATES 40th BIRTHDAY IN 2011

Award-Winning Campground, The East Coast’s Largest, Celebrates Proud History Of Leadership, Family And Fun With Activities Throughout The Year January …
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OCEAN LAKES FAMILY CAMPGROND MAKES THE “A” GRADE IN THE SECOND ANNUAL CONSUMER SATISFACTION SURVEY OF INDEPENDENT, PRIVATELY-OWNED RV PARKS & CAMPGROUNDS.

The Award Was Presented By The National Association Of RV Parks & Campgrounds (ARVC) At Its Annual Awards Gala In …
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OCEAN LAKES FAMILY CAMPGROUND IN MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. WINS 2009-2010 “PLAN-IT GREEN” AWARD FOR iCARE PROGRAM

The Award Was Presented By The National Association Of RV Parks & Campgrounds (ARVC) At Its Annual Awards Gala In …
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“BEST RV/CAMPING FACILITY” IN MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. IS OCEAN LAKES FAMILY CAMPGROUND, ACCORDING TO RECENT VISITORS’ SURVEY

14 Million People Visit Myrtle Beach Each Year And Surveyed Vacationers Say Ocean Lakes Is The Best RV/Camping Facility Around …
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EVER WONDER WHAT’S BEHIND THE GATES OF THAT PRIVATE OCEAN FRONT CAMPGROUND?

It Could Be The Best Family Vacation Ever, Even If “Camping” Has Never Been A Consideration June 30, 2009, Myrtle …
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OCEAN LAKES FAMILY CAMPGROUND, IN MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. LAUNCHES ICARE PROGRAM TO REDUCE GUEST IMPACT ON ENVIRONMENT

Unique Program Provides Guests With Special “Kit” To Pick Up Pet Waste, Litter and Bring Awareness June 7, 2009, Myrtle …
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BILLABONG SURF CAMP TO BE HELD AT OCEAN LAKES FAMILY CAMPGROUND FOR THIRD CONSECUTIVE YEAR

National RV Park Of The Year And Leader In Surfing Industry, Team Up To Offer Unique Experience For Campers. May …
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BEACH-BOUND VACATIONERS FILL UP OCEAN LAKES FAMILY CAMPGROUND IN MYRTLE BEACH DESPITE ECONOMY

America’s Largest And Best RV Park Is Nearly Sold Out For Memorial Day As Families Choose Camping For This Year’s …
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Twitter and Facebook Clues Lead One Lucky Winner to FREE CAMPING at Ocean Lakes Family Campground in Myrtle Beach, SC

National RV Park Of The Year Offers A Fun Way To To Learn More About America’s Largest And Best RV …
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Ocean Lakes Family Campground Named 2008-2009 National “RV Park of the Year” in the Mega Park Category

Myrtle Beach, SC – Ocean Lakes Family Campground, a subsidiary of The Jackson Companies, is proud to announce it was …
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Ocean Lakes Family Campground Makes the “A” GRADE in the Nation’s First Consumer Satisfaction Survey of Independent, Privately Owned Campgrounds

November, 2008 Myrtle Beach, SC – Ocean Lakes Family Campground was one of 21 campgrounds and RV resorts across the …
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4th Annual “All Star Golf Car Show” Increasing demand for customized golf cars spawns unique car show

September, 2008 Myrtle Beach, SC- Ocean Lakes Golf Car Sales & Service Center is hosting a show for customized electric …
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Ocean Lakes Surf Camp: Teens Learn to Surf & Meet Billabong Team members Cam and Cole Richards Ocean Lakes Family Campground Teens from around the U.S. excited about Surfing!

August, 2008 Myrtle Beach, SC – Ocean Lakes’ Surf Campers were thrilled to see Cole Richards and Cam Richards, members …
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24th Annual South Carolina Fossil Fair presented by the South Carolina Fossil Association and Ocean Lakes Family Campground

Open to the Public: FREE Admission, FREE Fossil Identification, AND FREE Fossil Hunt! October, 2007 MEDIA CONTACT: Barb Krumm, Director …
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3rd Annual “All Star Golf Car Show”

October, 2007 MEDIA CONTACT: Barb Krumm, Director of Marketing and Public Relations (Ocean Lakes), please call (843) 828-4829 or (843) …
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Rhonda Vincent in Concert at an Oceanfront Campground and other National Award Winning Bands

August, 2007 MEDIA CONTACT: Barb Krumm, Director of Marketing and Public Relations (Ocean Lakes), please call (843) 828-4829 or (843) …
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Ocean Lakes Family Campground partners with Billabong Surf Camps

June, 2007 MEDIA CONTACT: Barb Krumm, Director of Marketing and Public Relations (Ocean Lakes), please call (843) 828-4829 or (843) …
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The Jackson Companies one of 15 Best Places to Work in South Carolina?

October 17, 2006 MEDIA CONTACT: Barb Krumm, Director of Marketing and Public Relations (Ocean Lakes), please call (843) 828-4829 or …
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Mary Emily and Nelson Jackson Day declared in SC for June 2, 2006

May 12, 2006 MEDIA CONTACT: Barb Krumm, Director of Marketing and Public Relations, please call (843) 828-4829 or (843) 457-0601 …
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2006 SC Governor’s Cup awarded to Ocean Lakes Family Campground

For more info about the Governor’s Cup Contact: Marion Edmonds, 803-734-1370, medmonds@scprt.com Ocean Lakes Family Campground in Myrtle Beach, SC …
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Free Wireless Internet for all Guests!

As the tourism and campground industries struggle to keep up with technology and consumer demand, Ocean Lakes continues to embrace …
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Grand Opening of Ocean Lakes’ Camptown Center

Ocean Lakes’ Biggest Renovation Ever! Ocean Lakes Family Campground, a subsidiary of The Jackson Companies, is excited to announce that …
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Jacksons awarded the SC Order of the Palmetto

MYRTLE BEACH, SC – Mary Emily and Nelson Jackson, founders of The Jackson Companies, were awarded South Carolina’s highest civilian …
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New Ocean Lakes RV Center

Myrtle Beach, SC – Camping Sales & Service is a subsidiary of The Jackson Companies founded by Mary Emily and …
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2002-2003 National “RV Park of the Year”

Ocean Lakes Wins National Award & Recognition for 3rd Time! Awarded by: National Association of RV Parks & Campground’s (ARVC) …
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Sandy Harbor Family Fun Center Opens inside Ocean Lakes

June, 2002 WHAT: Ocean Lakes Family Campground’s “Ribbon Cutting and Dedication Ceremony” of their new Sandy Harbor Family Fun Center …
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Sandy Harbor Family Fun Center Opens inside Ocean Lakes

WHAT: Ocean Lakes Family Campground’s “Ribbon Cutting and Dedication Ceremony” of their new Sandy Harbor Family Fun Center. WHEN: Friday, …
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Ocean Lakes Adds Concrete Pads to Campsites

WHAT: Ocean Lakes Family Campground tests concrete pads on select campsites. WHEN: Implemented in March, 2002 WHERE: Test sites are …
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The Jackson Companies honored “Gold” by Family Friendly Initiative

WHAT: The Jackson Companies and it’s subsidiaries are one of the first to be honored a Gold Seal by Family …
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The Jackson Companies honored “Gold” by Family Friendly Initiative

WHAT: The Jackson Companies and it’s subsidiaries are one of the first to be honored a Gold Seal by Family …
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The Jackson Companies announce New President and CEO

WHAT: The Board of Directors of The Jackson Companies has elected Dennis L. Wade to the position of President and …
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The Jackson Companies announce New President and CEO

May 4, 2001 What: The Board of Directors of The Jackson Companies has elected Dennis L. Wade to the position …
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