Long Beach, Mississippi is a Gulf city in Harrison County. The community began as a logging area but when its pine forests were depleted, farming and agricultural town drove its econmy, based largely on the radish industry, and was incorporated as a city in 1905. The city was known for its Long Red radish variety but eventually, this variety of radish became less popular and its production declined. The city built the largest concrete seawall in the world in 1928, to prevent the erosion of the beachfront. Prior to 1950, the only paved street in the city was Jeff Davis Avenue, but most of its streets were paved in 1950, and its sand beach was built in 1951. Long Beach was hit strongly by Hurricane Katrina in 2005, destroying nearly all of the city’s buildings within a half mile of the Gulf of Mexico. Today, its economy is based on tourism, although it has not yet fully recovered from Katrina. Long Beach is west of Gulfport and east of Pass Christian. The smaller communities of Cuevas, Jones Mill, and Landon are also nearby. Biloxi, Mississippi is about fifteen miles east of Long Beach.
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In business since 1983, the Long Beach, Mississippi company specializes in the sale and service of electric motors, generators and pumps. Its location, office hours and contacts are posted, with an overview of its services and products. Client testimonials are published to the site.
http://www.baymotorwinding.com/
Situated on Pineville Road, the used car dealership in Long Beach, Mississippi offers a selection of pre-owned cars, trucks, vans, SUVs and hybrids. Its inventory may be viewed online, and special offers are highlighted. Credit may be applied for online and customers may make payments through the site.
http://chuckryancars.com/
City of Long Beach, Mississippi
The official municipal web site introduces the board of aldermen, appointed commissions, and administrative officials, as well as council agendas and minutes, ordinances, and a guide to local facilities and organizations, employment opportunities, and public notices.
http://www.cityoflongbeachms.com/
Originally established in Pass Christian in 1994, the restaurant was destroyed by Hurricane Katrina in 2005, after which the owner decided to reopen further away from the water in nearby Long Beach, Mississippi. Its location, hours of operation, menu and special offers are presented.
http://harborviewcafe.net/
Apart from four bed and breakfast guest accommodations, the Long Beach, Mississippi B&B offers a full range of spa services, including massage, facials, body treatments, manicures, pedicures, salon services, make-up application, and spray tanning. Rates and package specials are highlighted, along with client reviews and contacts.
http://www.kelincispa.com/
Formed in 1997, the non-profit organization is made up of people who are interested in the history of Long Beach, Mississippi, and who coordinate their efforts in preserving and recording its history for future generations. Period photographs are featured, area historical markers are documented, and a calendar of upcoming events is presented.
http://www.lbhistoricalsociety.com/
The library in Long Beach, Mississippi was organized in 1895, although its first couple of libraries were destroyed by fire, and the third was badly damaged by Hurricane Katrina. Its history, location, hours of operation, a calendar of events, and an overview of its services and programs.
http://longbeach.lib.ms.us/
Located in Long Beach Harbor, on the Mississippi Gulf Coast, LBYC is a private club established in 1980 for its members, families and guests. A club history, meeting schedules, calendar of events, membership policies, bylaws, rules, and an archive of photographs are posted to the site.
http://www.longbeachyachtclub.com/
Located just west of 28th Street on Bells Ferry Road, the Long Beach, Mississippi campground is just four miles from the Mississippi Gulf Coast, featuring eleven recreational vehicle sites with full hookups, and three with water and electric only. Directions, a list of amenities, rates, special offers, and photographs are presented.
http://www.magicriverresort.com/