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Town Report What’s happening all over the beach

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Little ways we can all help

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Celebrate your petite Picasso

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The flat top reimagined

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An airy and modern living room

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Publishers Adam & Cathy Baldwin EDITOR Amelia Boldaji Art Director Dave Rollins Graphic Design Adam Baldwin Dylan Bush Sales Manager Helen Furr

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about the cover: The Duck Boardwalk has been a big win for the Town of Duck. Story on page R30. Photo by Cory Godwin Productions. this page: Photos courtesy of Cory Godwin Productions (top and bottom)NORTH and Ryan Moser (middle).

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R23 reflections on retirement

A letter from me to me

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The success of the Duck Boardwalk R32 classifieds

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The Ultimate

Beach Buggy The Coastal Research Amphibious Buggy (CRAB) is a three-wheeled piece of equipment used during beach nourishment to survey the elevation of the ocean floor before and after sand is moved. Pictured here near Avalon Pier in Kill Devil Hills, an operator prepares to drive the CRAB into the ocean for one of several measurements taken on a near-daily basis to monitor the project’s process.

Originally built by the Wilmington District of the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers, the CRAB is powered by a Volkswagen diesel engine and it only reaches a top speed of two miles per hour on land. That said, its almost completely stainless steel design and liquid-filled tires make it a remarkably durable and stable vehicle that’s capable of handling at least a 20-degree incline on land or in water—even during some mild storms.

Photo by Jordan LaRose.

From the Editor My home office currently looks out onto Jockey’s Ridge. Don’t get me wrong, it’s

a spectacular present-day view, but more than anything it reminds me of what it was like to grow up here on the Outer Banks 30-some years ago.

I’m as guilty as the next person of sometimes romanticizing the past, but I’m relatively confident that I’m not overdoing things when I say that this area was a paradise to my younger self. Our house wasn’t much, just a small beach box on west Third Street, but the Dare Centre was brand-new at the time, and the stretch of land between Third and First streets was little more than sand dunes—a wide-open expanse of what felt a lot like a blank canvas.

I thought about that image quite a bit while we were

putting this issue together. From our feature on constructing the Duck boardwalk (page R30) to reimagining the historic Southern Shores flat tops (page R16) and thinking about how a revolutionary approach to town planning revitalized downtown Manteo in a fairly short amount of time (page R20), the common thread between most of these articles focuses on people’s ability to not only see what is there—but also what could be.

And, to my mind at least, that’s what we specialize in here on the Outer Banks. Having visions that go beyond, that challenge conventional thinking and continue to spiral out over time in a multitude of ways that we may only begin to guess at right now.

Sure, the Outer Banks has changed dramatically during

the past few decades, and that almost inevitably goes handin-hand with an understandable amount of nostalgia, but such is life. I don’t mean that flippantly either; instead, it’s simply a personal observation that should inspire us—all of us—going forward.

In other words: Keep looking around. Backwards, forwards and everywhere in between. I can’t say what that will lead to down the road—but I’m pretty certain that the possibilities are, and always will be, endless.

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What’s happening in your town? Here’s a report from all over the Outer Banks.

Compiled by Kip Tabb

Manteo It looks as though there will be fireworks in downtown Manteo to celebrate the New Year.

Currituck County After almost 10 years, Currituck County Planning Director Ben Woody has resigned. He will be moving to Asheville to be the new development services director for the city.

Under his leadership, Currituck County tackled a number of growth issues including heavy residential development in Moyock and the need to uphold limits on commercial construction in Carova.

Duck After taking a year off courtesy of Hurricane Matthew, the Duck Jazz Festival is back and better than ever.

Sunday has always been the big day for the free, day-long festival, but this year the town is scheduling events beginning on Friday on the Town Green.

To mitigate that, the town (in conjunction with the North Carolina Coastal Federation) will be constructing a living shoreline to protect the road.

Friday evening there will be a showing of The Muppet Movie, and on Saturday there will be swing lessons and a performance by the Mint Julep Jazz Band from 4-6 p.m.

Requiring a major Coastal Area Management Act permit, the process is time-consuming and expensive, but experts in shoreline management feel it is the best way to restore the shoreline and habitat.

The music begins on Sunday, October 8, at 11:00 a.m., featuring Davina and the Vagabonds as the headlining act.

Kitty Hawk Moor Shore Road is one of the oldest roads on the Outer Banks.

Parallel to Kitty Hawk Bay, the road has become increasingly prone to flooding and over-wash and the shoreline is eroding.

Brunch Bill Passes On June 30, Governor Roy Cooper signed SB155 (better known as the “brunch bill”), into law. The bill allows alcohol sales beginning at 10 a.m. on Sundays. Before it was signed, sales of alcohol were prohibited before noon in North Carolina.

Although the law allows earlier sales of alcohol, local jurisdictions had to approve the measure for it to become effective in each town and/or county.

Manteo, Kill Devil Hills, Kitty Hawk and Southern Shores moved quickly to pass the ordinance. On July 17, Dare County commissioners approved the bill for unincorporated areas of the county, such as Colington Island and Stumpy Point. Duck and Nags Head followed suit on July 19, and Currituck County also passed the measure on August 7.

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The town has agreed to spend up to $270,000 to fund its share of the project and is waiting for permits to be approved.

Kill Devil Hills Extensions to the town’s paved recreational path on Bay Drive is scheduled to begin this September.

Planned improvements to the popular multi-use path that runs alongside Roanoke Sound will include additional 10-foot wide sections on Canal Drive from West First Street to Indian Drive, and on Bay Drive from the Indian Drive intersection to the Avalon Drive intersection.

The $1.5 million project will also include new roadway asphalt and drainage installations.

Nags Head According to Coastwatch magazine, the town of Nags Head has partnered with North Carolina Sea Grant to, “explore how coastal hazards, including sea-level rise, might affect the town’s infrastructure, economy and ability to provide services to its residents and visitors over the next 10 to 30 years.”

The project is part of FOCUS Nags Head, a comprehensive plan to update and/or revise the town’s land use ordinances.

The town has agreed to provide $10,000 of the $35,000 budget, with the remaining balance coming from Manteo merchants and the Outer Banks Visitors Bureau.

Dare County The Dare County budget for the 2017/18 fiscal year is $158 million.

The budget represents a 6.3 percent increase over the previous year’s budget.

The property tax rate was increased for the first time in seven years, not including adjustments from property reevaluations, from $0.43 to $0.47 per $100 of valuation.

The budget includes $1.7 million in raises for county employees.

The raises are the second part of a phased increase for employees after a study found that many county employees were underpaid for their positions.

An unanticipated increase in Emergency Medical Services also requires an additional $1.6 million outlay, which will be phased over five years.

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business briefs Compiled by Kip Tabb

Local Distiller Takes the Lead in Excise Tax Reform

Scott Smith, co-owner of Outer Banks Distilling in Manteo, has taken a national leadership role in asking Congress to lower the federal excise tax on distilled spirits.

The current rate is $13.50 per proof gallon, a figure that works out to $2.14 for an 80 proof 750-milliliter bottle.

The Distilled Spirits Council (DSC) of the United States asked Scott to lobby Washington for a lower rate – $2.70 per proof gallon, the same rate wineries and breweries pay.

“We saw a huge boom in wineries because of the tax break they received,” Scott says. “The brewers followed suit and got the same tax break, which resulted in the boom of craft breweries.

We look at this as job creation.”

The bill the DSC is supporting is the Craft Beverage Modernization Act, a bipartisan bill that, according to Scott, has the support of “229 members of the House and 46 members of the Senate.”

The bill will probably not come up for a vote until after the August recess.

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United States Senator Tim Kaine (Va.) and Scott Smith between meetings on Capitol Hill. Photo courtesy of Scott Smith.

24-Bedroom House in Carova Nears Completion

After a five-year tug of war in the North Carolina court system, a 24-bedroom oceanfront home in Carova is nearing completion.

Michael and Marie Long, who live adjacent to the property, brought the original lawsuit. According to the Longs, the structure is actually three separate houses connected by hallways so they claim that it doesn’t meet Currituck County’s definition of a single-family dwelling.

The case has bounced back and forth, with various judges interpreting the county’s ordinances differently.

As the North Beach Sun goes to press, a superior court judge has lifted a stop work order issued by an appeals court, and has instructed the county to issue an occupancy permit when construction is finished.

There are still some court cases pending, including a civil suit filed by the Longs.

Economic Indicators Look Good for the Outer Banks

As the North Beach Sun goes to press, a review of key economic indicators for the area shows strong economic activity.

Visitation: According to the Outer Banks Visitors Bureau, gross occupancy receipts in Dare County from January through June 2017 (which reflect the number of people staying in hotels, motels and rental cottages) were up 11.17 percent over last year, with the northern beaches showing somewhat stronger growth than Hatteras Island.

Gross revenue from meal receipts through June 2017 in Dare County was also healthy, reflecting a 9.88 percent increase over the same time period last year.

Real Estate: The market is showing steady recovery since the housing crash in 2008, but it’s still a mixed bag. Permits for new construction on the Outer Banks through July 2017 are down 15 percent from 2016, with 135 units compared to 159 units last year, according to the Outer Banks Association of Realtors (OBAR). The good news, however, is that the total value of building permits in 2017 is up 3.44 percent over 2016.

Although the total sales for July 2017 (178 units) were the lowest since July 2012, the OBAR’s numbers also show that the average home price is up four percent over 2016, and the median home price is up three percent. Residential property, on average, is on the market 46 percent less time this year than they were last year (121 days versus 224 days), and inventory is also down by 10 percent.

Drilling for Oil off the Outer Banks a Possibility

On April 28, President Trump initiated a new round of hearings and public input on Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) oil exploration when he signed Executive Order 13795.

The order has restarted the years-long approval process required before seismic testing and/or oil and gas exploration can be permitted in offshore Atlantic waters. The Obama administration declined to permit seismic surveys in the Atlantic, and closed much of the Atlantic coast to oil and gas drilling.

Regulators with the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management must review public comments and complete numerous drafts of the proposed 2019-2024 OCS plan before it can go into effect.

Opponents of offshore drilling have already mobilized to fight the plan, including North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper, who announced his opposition in July.

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Beach Realty & Construction Beach Realty Recognizes Top Agents Beach Realty & Construction is pleased to announce the top producing agents for the months of May, June and July. Congratulations to Liz Turner (May), Charles Rocknak (June), and Danielle Taylor (July) for generating the most closed volume for the month indicated.

Sales Manager, Beth Urch says, “These three agents are some of the best in the business. They are intensely dedicated to their profession and strive to provide the best possible service to their clients.” For more information, contact salesteam@beachrealtync.com.

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Prior to her real estate career, she operated a group of retail stores that spanned from Corolla to Avon. In February 2009, Melanie joined the Brindley Beach team. Contact her at 252-207-6138 (cell), Toll Free at 877642-3224 or by email at melanie@melanieday.com.

Coldwell Banker Seaside Heather VanderMyde Team Named Top Producing Agent Coldwell Banker Seaside Realty is pleased to announce Heather VanderMyde and Team as top Producing Agent for the firm. This award is based on closed sales volume for the period of January 1 through June 30, 2017. Heather is currently the #1 producing agent in the MLS, according to the Outer Banks Association of Realtors. She can be reached at (252) 2022375 or hvandermyde@gmail.com.

Nick Bridgers Named Top Listing Agent, Elizabeth City Coldwell Banker Seaside Realty is pleased to announce Nick Bridgers as the Top Listing Agent for the Elizabeth City office. Since joining the firm over a year ago, Nick has had great success with both buyers and sellers.

“I specialize in expired listings and through my marketing efforts have consistently been able to sell homes that previously failed to sell,” says Bridgers. Nick can be reached at (252) 256-1324 or nick@cbseaside.com.

Heather Sakers Named Top Producing Agent, Kitty Hawk Coldwell Banker Seaside Realty is pleased to announce Heather Sakers as the Top Producing Agent for the Kitty Hawk office. This award is based on closed sales volume for the period of January 1 through June 30, 2017.

“Her attention to detail, responsiveness, experience and knowledge of the Outer Banks market made her an absolute pleasure to work with,” says a recent 5-star review. Heather can be reached at (252) 599-6814 or heather@cbseaside.com.

Coldwell Banker Seaside Welcomes Mary Ann Palmer to the Firm Coldwell Banker Seaside Realty is pleased to welcome Mary Ann Palmer to the firm. Mary Ann has over 30 years of experience in real estate and real estate related services. She and her husband Mark relocated to the Outer Banks in 2015 from the Denver, CO, area where Mary Ann was a consistent top producing agent. She can be reached at (252) 599-6557 or maryannpalmer3@gmail.com.

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Lisa Strydom has been awarded the prestigious Certified Residential Specialist (CRS) Designation by the Council of Residential Specialists, the largest not-for-profit affiliate of the National Association of REALTORS®.

"The largest benefit of obtaining my CRS is the education opportunities are top notch and always on point with current market trends. Also, the referral program connects me with great agents across the nation for both incoming and outgoing business," says Lisa. She can be reached at (252) 489-1980 or lisa@sandmanteamobx.com.

Coldwell Banker Seaside Agents Announce Global Luxury Property Specialists Coldwell Banker Seaside Realty announces that six agents have been certified as a Global Luxury Property Specialists. They are an exclusive group within the Coldwell Banker organization, making up less than ten percent of independent sales associates affiliated with the brand worldwide. Heather Sakers, Heather VanderMyde, Brad Beacham, Beth Garcia, John Leatherwood and David Perrot have all earned this prestigious certification.

Coldwell Banker Global Luxury is a comprehensive marketing program designed specifically for marketing luxury residential properties to affluent buyers worldwide.

SAGA Realty & Construction Brad Kovach Celebrates One-Year Anniversary Brad Kovach is celebrating his one-year anniversary with SAGA Realty & Construction. Brad is the head of construction for SAGA and his background stems from over 15 years in facility management and construction for high end retailers like Proffitt’s, Parisian’s, and Saks Fifth Avenue.

Brad relocated to Currituck County with his family in 2000 and has been a project manager on commercial buildings, multi-family developments, custom homes and neighborhoods on the Outer Banks and in Hampton Roads.

Jeff Cargill Celebrates One-Year Anniversary Jeff Cargill is celebrating his one-year anniversary with SAGA Realty & Construction. Jeff has been a part of almost every aspect of information technology, real-estate, marketing and corporate consulting. His expertise has earned him the opportunity to work in an array of industries with a primary focus on project development, web design, online marketing strategies and what he calls “raw code.” With over 15 years in the industry, Jeff excels at using technology to improve efficiency as well as produce quality marketing materials on all forms of media.

Kaitlin Mininger Joins the Team SAGA Realty & Construction is pleased to announce that Kaitlin Mininger has joined the team as part of the construction and customer care department. Kaitlin comes from a family of designers and engineers, naturally joining the world of construction with degrees in both interior design and civil engineering.

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By Abby Stewart

Renewable Energy & Conservation If you thought it was impossible to run your Outer Banks home solely on renewable energy, think again. A number of local residents are using cleaner energy to power their homes through companies such as Arcadia Power, which is a third-party renewable energy provider that works with your local utility company.

By signing up with Arcadia, you will continue to pay the same (or marginally more) each month, but your utility company (for example, Dominion Energy), is then required to use your money to purchase Renewable Energy Certificates (or RECs) – which means that the money you spend on your energy bill will support wind farms, many of whom rely on REC revenue in order to offer their energy at a competitive price.

In efforts to save on energy in general, LED lights expend 75% less energy, and they last 25 times longer than incandescent lighting. In addition to this, exchanging old thermostats for “smart” ones that can adjust the temperature depending on which room you’re using or when you leave your home, also works to conserve energy. They can even allow you to manage your energy remotely, which is especially perfect for homeowners who don’t live here year-round.

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Green on the Go Going green outside of your home is something that helps build community awareness and inspire change.

“I wish there was a store here where you could bring your own container for your purchases,” says Crystal Bryan, a Kill Devil Hills resident, environmentalist and former member of the Captain Planet Foundation in Atlanta, Ga. “The amount of waste these days is startling. Where's it all going to go? It's just overwhelming.”

When dining out, Bryan goes green by carrying a stainless steel straw in her bag at all times, and she refuses disposable drinking straws at restaurants – a move that the Outer Banks Brewing Station has embraced by providing straws only when customers explicitly ask for them. Why does this matter? The United States alone uses and discards more than 500 million plastic straws per day – which is enough to fill 127 school buses on a daily basis!

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The term “going green” gets tossed around a lot these days, but while serious threats such as global warming and climate change can seem daunting, there is hope – and it starts with each one of us. After all, individual actions matter – and they can stack up fast – so here are a few ways to do your part on the Outer Banks.

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Big changes come from small, everyday adjustments in our behavior or actions, and one of the best places to begin is at home. Some people on the Outer Banks choose to reduce their non-recyclable waste impact by purchasing less plastic.

By buying food in bulk, rather than choosing items that are individually wrapped, and putting the food into your own containers at home, you can significantly lessen plastic waste.

Some people are even trying out beeswax-coated cotton squares to replace plastic wrap in their kitchens, while others are turning to products such as the Norwex EnviroCloths, which are thoughtfully engineered to reduce waste by replacing paper towels altogether.

In addition to this, recycling not only reduces the amount of waste sent to landfills and combustion facilities, but it also conserves natural resources, prevents pollution, saves energy and provides jobs. The catch is that not everyone on the Outer Banks is doing it.

“One of the reasons people don’t recycle is that it’s not convenient enough,” says Bryan. Some Outer Banks towns currently offer curbside recycling, while others only have a drop-off center – which unfortunately deters many from making a concentrated effort to recycle. According to the Environmental Protection Agency, however, recycling only 12 plastic bottles saves enough energy to power an air conditioner for one hour. Think about the impact that you alone could make, and start recycling (if you aren’t already)!

Replacing your car with a hybrid or a fully electric vehicle (EV) has a moderate to high impact on reducing your contribution to climate change. Using electricity as opposed to gas to power your vehicle reduces carbon dioxide emissions, and this idea has gained popularity over the past decade.

In response to this positive movement towards change, Tanger Outlets in Nags Head became the first public EV charging station on the Outer Banks in August 2015, with a dual port that offers EV drivers 6.6 KW of power. (This charging station can currently be found on the north side of the parking lot once you enter the plaza, and it’s a free service.)

Since the outlet center introduced this amenity, various places around the Outer Banks have also installed public charging stations – including the Roanoke Island Inn in Manteo, which offers the service free of charge (though a call-ahead notice is required). Various resort communities and hotels, such as the Barrier Island Station in Duck and the Hilton Garden Inn in Kitty Hawk, also offer charging stations for their guests. Some rental homes are even getting on board by installing their own onsite charging ports.

The fact of the matter is that every little thing helps. And when we all work together as a community, these “little” things add up not only to protect and preserve our environment, but also to enhance our quality of life – both locally and globally.

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The Flat Top

Reimagined Photos by Ryan Moser Story by Kip Tabb

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W h e n Fra n k n ort h o f K i tt y

St i c k Haw k

bought 2,600 acres i n 1 9 4 7 , he had a simple con-

cept for marketing Southern Shores (as he named his vacation paradise).

He was going to sell lots for $12,000, and that price would include a basic vacation home.

What he built, however, became design classics – simple cement block structures based on a similar style he had previously encountered in Florida.

They were sturdy, and inexpensive to build – and to keep costs down, locally sourced materials were used as much as possible.

Local juniper was plentiful in the late 1940s and 1950s, so that became the paneling. And, as for the cement? “We [used] sand off the beach to make mortar for the bricks,” Frank’s son, David, wrote in an unpublished manuscript about the history of Southern Shores.

The classic Frank Stick flat tops cannot be replicated (especially not for the 1948 price tag, which translates to about $122,000 in today’s dollars). But the general concept can certainly be reimagined – which is exactly what’s been done at 207 Ocean Boulevard in Southern Shores – with spectacular results.

The two-story home has many of the original flat top features – including a concrete construction and sharp angles that emphasize the roof.

Architecturally, the house has a very modern appearance, yet it’s consistent with the look and feel of the classic flat tops that are still an important part of the area.

For contractor Joe McGraw of Albemarle Contractors, Inc., preserving what he can of the town’s legacy is important, and this project began with clients who were looking for something different.

“One of the first things I asked them was if they had ever considered a concrete block construction,” Joe says.

Unlike Frank Stick’s flat tops, the concrete used for this project was not created with local sand. What Joe used instead was Insulated Concrete Form (otherwise known as ICF), a material that’s not been commonly utilized on the Outer Banks so far. “I became interested in this technology back in 1990 when it was introduced,” says Joe. “This was just the first chance I had to work with it.”

Although there are a number of innovative materials used throughout the house, what makes it stand out most is its appearance – and Joe gives much of the credit for that to architect Chris Nason of Beacon Architecture & Design, who quickly embraced the challenge.

“He was the right fit for this project,” Joe says. “As soon as I met the owners I contacted him.”

The lot presented some challenges from the beginning. Not only was it long and narrow, but there was also a V-shaped piece that was located in a flood zone.

What Joe and Chris came up with was an inverted V-shape that seems to pierce the house itself. While it’s utilitarian in nature, it also contributes to the distinctive look of the structure both inside and out.

As a result, the inside foyer is filled with natural light, and the stairs seem to soar to the next level, an effect created by the how the stairs were installed.

“Keeping the treads off the wall was crucial,” Chris says. “That’s totally different than what you usually see here. The easiest thing would be to just bolt them to the wall,

but now they seem to float past the windows. It’s a neat effect.”

As Joe tours the house, he points out a number of unique features, including one of his favorite attributes in the bathrooms.

“I love to show off the floating vanities,” he says. “We have structural steel tied into the wall to support them.”

With three outdoor decks, the house also addresses one of Chris’ complaints about the historic flat tops.

“Most people don’t use their roofs in Southern Shores,” he says. “But when you’re up on the top floor of this house you’re as high as any place out there. It feels like you’re on top of a boat.”

For Chris and Joe, this feels like one of the more fulfilling projects they’ve tackled – particularly because it’s given them a chance to use innovative materials to design something that also pays tribute to the history of this area.

“I’ve embraced it, and I love it,” Joe says.

“This is sort of our nod to tradition with a more modern flair – and I think Frank and David Stick are smiling down on us right now.”

Clockwise from top left: An inverted V-shape design attribute is both utilitarian and attractive; Surfboard lights illuminate the staircase; Three outdoor decks make the most of available roof space; The home's two-tone design catches the eye; Red cabinetry in the kitchen gives a pop of color.

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By Catherine Kozak

Manteo Way How a bold idea made the town of Manteo a model of city planning

Manteo is often compared to Mayberry – and not only because the late actor Andy Griffith used to live on Roanoke Island.

Like the mythical North Carolina town featured in the 1960s-era television show, Manteo has streets and sidewalks lined with lovely trees, the townsfolk actually sit and chat on their porches, and there are flowers blooming behind picket fences in tidy yards. Unlike Mayberry, however, Manteo also has a picturesque waterfront with shops and restaurants overlooking a bustling marina and boardwalk.

But in 1980, Manteo’s waterfront wasn’t so pretty, and it was not at all vibrant.

Many longtime businesses had closed or moved to the highway, leaving half the buildings boarded up and run-down. Oil tanks blighted the view of Dough’s Creek, chunks of concrete lined the water’s edge, and the docks were haphazard and in disrepair.

To make things even worse, the town had the highest property taxes in the state and a low tax base.

“It was terrible,” recalls former Manteo Mayor John

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Wilson IV. “I think there was less than a dozen commercial establishments of any kind that survived. The waterfront was almost completely abandoned.”

Wilson, a native son with centuries-old family roots in this area, had just earned a master’s degree in historic preservation from George Washington University when he learned that a state-funded reproduction of a 16th century ship (similar to those that early explorers sailed to Roanoke Island between 1584 and 1587) was going to be built on Harkers Island. The vessel was intended to be part of the celebration of the 400th anniversary of English colonization.

That made no sense to Wilson, especially since Roanoke Island has a strong boatbuilding tradition, and it’s where the English first attempted to settle.

“It upset me that it was not going to be built in Manteo,” he says.

When Wilson learned about an open seat on the state committee in charge of planning the commemoration, he ran for mayor at the age of 27 as a way to qualify for the seat. He won. Soon afterward, the state agreed to build the representative ship that became known as the Elizabeth II in Manteo.

Mayor Wilson and the town commissioners were then confronted with the embarrassing prospect of their dilapidated waterfront town hosting the national celebration – so Wilson reached out to one of his undergraduate professors at North Carolina State University for guidance. From that phone call, the art of community design was revolutionized.

Under the guidance of N.C. State landscape architect Professor Randolph Hester, a group of students set up house in Manteo and spent a year interviewing nearly every one of the 1,000 or so residents. From there, a thesis was developed with a list of projects to tackle, which became the town’s official 20-year plan in 1982.

Even though the revitalization plan took longer than Wilson had hoped, by the time the 400th anniversary rolled around in 1984, downtown Manteo was cleaned up nicely, derelict buildings were gone, trees were planted and Davis Boatworks had built the Elizabeth II right on the waterfront, near what is now the Roanoke Island Maritime Museum.

“In 1979, the town of Manteo did not own one inch of waterfront,” Wilson explains. “Not one inch. It was all privately owned from the curb to the water’s edge.” Today,

Clockwise from left: An aerial view of the Manteo waterfront before its revitilization; The Manteo harbor today, as seen from the bridge to Festival Park; Downtown Manteo draws a crowd during First Friday celebrations; A Town of Manteo planning session during the 1980s; A sign posted by the waterfront announced the town's redesign. Photos courtesy of the Outer Banks History Center and Cory Godwin Productions.

the town owns 1.2 miles of public boardwalk.

What was so different and effective about Hester’s approach, Wilson says, is that the townspeople were engaged and invested in the process of devising the plan.

Hester recognized early on that people deem certain structures and places in their community “sacred,” even if they’re not particularly attractive or noteworthy to visitors. Spaces such as post offices and swimming holes can serve as the glue of a community – whether it’s because

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It was terrible. The waterfront was almost completely abandoned.

-Former Mayor John Wilson IV they’re places that folks gather, find peace, or where they do everyday business.

The plan eventually led to what became known as “The Manteo Way of Building,” a list of architectural guidelines that are meant to keep Manteo’s small-town feel. Some features include gabled roofs with hand-cut

shingles, deep wraparound porches in specific styles, and trimmed window frames. New neighborhoods must have a mix of prices and historic styles. Streets must be built in a grid pattern without any cul-de-sacs. Green space is also important.

From the start, Manteo’s revitalization was an early model of a public-private effort that worked. Politicians in Raleigh and Washington were wooed for grants and other funds – and even Andy Griffith used his celebrity to do some sweet-talking on behalf of his beloved Manteo.

Public parks were created, a bridge was built across Dough’s Creek to Ice Plant Island (where Roanoke Island Festival Park is now located), and private developers rehabilitated older structures or built new buildings for shops, restaurants and other accommodations. A conservation corridor was created through the town, billboards and unsightly signs were eliminated, and crape myrtle and oak trees were planted and preserved. The town also banned large box stores, created a historic district and set boundaries for water and sewer service.

The direction was clear, and the projects were spaced out. At the end of 20 years, almost every single one of the

51 items that made up the town’s original plan had been accomplished.

In 2007, Hester came back and helped the town complete its second 20-year plan – which is more focused on maintaining affordability and the town’s small-town character since the successful initial revitalization has transformed the community into a very popular vacation destination.

Hester, who eventually moved to Berkeley, where he teaches landscape architecture and environmental planning at the University of California, is acclaimed as the founder in the field of sociological-influenced participatory design. Manteo has bragging rights as one of his early success stories.

The Manteo plan has since been featured in numerous professional journals and magazines and has served as the prototype for revitalization efforts in New York City; Rochester, MN; Annapolis, MD, and numerous other cities and towns.

“Manteo is a great example of what a small town can accomplish if the townspeople are allowed to envision their own future,” Wilson says.

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They say it takes a village to raise a child,

and particularly in a close-knit place like the Outer Banks, most people would probably agree. So why shouldn’t that same village continue to care for and look after its older adults? Dare County is currently working to do just that in an effort to become a dementia-friendly community.

Although Alzheimer’s, the most common form of dementia, can sometimes affect middle-aged adults, about 95% of people affected by it develop symptoms after the age of 65. Instead of allowing those afflicted with dementia and their caregivers to quietly succumb to what can be a secluded lifestyle, the Healthy Carolinians of the Outer Banks created a Dementia Task Force in March 2014 to help.

“More and more people are being diagnosed with dementia, and because of their memory loss and behavior, it can feel isolating,” says Dianne Denny, chair of the Dementia Task Force and executive director of Spring Arbor, an assisted living facility in Kill Devil Hills. “We are trying to train folks in Dare County to know how to respond to this.”

An estimated 160,000 people in North Carolina live with some form of dementia, a condition which is defined as a loss of memory and other mental abilities severe enough to interfere with daily life, and that number is expected to continue to climb. As a result of a 2013 Community Health Assessment, which is required to identify and develop strategies to address a particular community’s health needs and issues, dementia was found to be a local concern here on the Outer Banks.

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dementia-friendly, which is indicated by a purple seahorse sticker (above) in the window of the establishment (purple is the color of the Alzheimer’s awareness movement). In addition, The Outer Banks Hospital has been recognized as the first dementia-friendly hospital in North Carolina, due to its work on behalf of patients with dementia and their families.

To become certified as dementia-friendly, at least 75% of an establishment’s staff must be trained by the Dementia Task Force on how to respond to customers with dementia. The training sessions can vary slightly depending on questions and staff involvement, but they usually only take about 30-45 minutes, during which time the task force delivers a presentation and allows attendees to practice role-playing through some common scenarios.

In addition to training the community, the task force also works to provide money for respite, which can supply some in-home or assisted-facility care for those in need. They also offer a support group for caregivers, as well as opportunities for caregivers to work with experienced mentors to help alleviate some of the difficulties that can come with caring for a loved one with dementia.

The task force currently consists of about 10 to 15 volunteers, including representatives from the hospital, Spring Arbor and local community members who are caring for or have lost loved ones to dementia – all of whom are united in the belief that we can improve the quality of life for each other, and for our community as a whole, through kindness, compassion and awareness.

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e M o t e M m o r f r e t t e L A Dear Younger Self, I, of all people, probably shouldn't be giving advice, but since it's to me, I guess it's acceptable – perhaps even life-changing. At 70, my youth is a mere memory (and sometimes not even that), but I think I've learned a few things that I wish I'd known when I was you. Many are lessons I learned here on the Outer Banks, so here's my list of beach wisdom.

Ocean. You will not be all that significant in the grand scheme of things. That briny gift from a higher power has put my ego in its place and reminded me with each pounding wave that I am oh-sosmall; and, like a droplet of sea water, just a tiny part of this universe.

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Storms. As don Miguel Ruiz wrote in The Four Agreements, “Don't take anything personally.” Hurricanes and tornados have certainly underscored that wisdom since we've moved here. As you grow into adulthood, I hope you'll realize that it's not all about you.

Storms, whether external or internal, are going to tear up your life, not giving a hoot if you're smart or kind, wealthy or pretty. People can be like that, too. Sometimes their words or gestures are only mirroring their own tumultuous lives, and you have inadvertently stepped in their path. It's rarely personal, and you'll feel so much better if you recognize that.

Sand. Although I don't love that it slides off shoes in the house, the banner of sand that stretches from Corolla to Hatteras offers up such delightful treasures on our walks. But I've had to

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learn to slow down and savor those walks – ambling rather than hiking, so that I can spot the rolled hint of a scotch bonnet or the sparkle of a sea glass shard. I hope that in the madness of maturing – amidst college exams, maybe marriage and the birth of a child, perhaps – you'll gentle your pace to absorb each moment. Like shifting sand, those moments may never be repeated, so treasure them as they come.

Shells. More than anything, I think shells remind me of humanity. There are the occasional exquisitely formed specimens – unbroken, perfect – that are ready to be transplanted to adorn a coffee table or bookcase. Most shells, however, have withstood strong tides and brutal storms, only to be left battered on beaches. Like people on their journeys through life, they greet us with bruises: imperfect but lovely, and ready to be loved. I treasure the shells with issues; they remind me of myself and the people I love, and I hope you'll realize that perfection can be a bit boring, and not nearly as interesting as the folks you'll meet who are flawed.

Flip flops. Oh, Younger Self, what I've learned from flip flops. My advice is philosophically mundane, but physically paramount: Please take care of your feet! Flips flops are so freeing and fun. Pretty polished toes can show off that expensive pedicure, but showing them off in footwear with all the support of a bandaid can be ever so deadly on your arches. If you absolutely must, wear them on sunny summer days, but balance that wiggly toes feeling with some sturdy support. Otherwise, as an old lady, your feet will scream ugly epithets at you. Trust me.

Tourist time. Before I was a resident (I'm sure the old timers would never call me a local), I, too, was a tourist who visited, fell in love with this island’s charm, and vowed to retire on the Outer Banks. Now that I live here full-time, I've learned a few things regarding the tourist season that I wish I had known when I was younger. First, appreciate the delight in seasonal changes.

Mark not only those moments when you suddenly realize that traffic is more navigable (oh joy!), but also that its summer frenzy means more laughter, more fun-filled times for families on holidays, and more income for our neighbors. While it might be easier to rant about driving habits and crowded aisles, remind yourself that everyone – even you, Younger Self, deserves a holiday. And sometimes a vacationing gaggle of girlfriends may unconsciously block your way for 20 minutes while they decide which ground beef goes best in lasagna. Or you may certainly be annoyed when someone with out-of-state license plates pokes along in the wrong lane, looking for an address while you're trying to race to work. Patience and tolerance, however, are good things to embrace at any age; and if you can learn them now, oh what a more stress-free life you'll have.

In closing, I wish you a good life (since mine certainly has been), and if you can embrace just a few things from what I've learned here at the beach, it's bound to be even better. Going back via time travel probably isn't in the cards, but just for fun, let's pretend it is. Take the advice from my Outer Banks experience and enjoy an even richer journey than I've had. I know you can do it!

Much love, Your Older Self

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The Outdoor Shower Remix My almost two-year-old daughter loves the beach: the sand between her toes, the gentle rocking sound of the waves, the salty air. In fact, as soon as she sets foot in the sand, she toddles unstably towards the sea, eyes wide and mouth open as she rips her clothes off piece by piece. Almost like a dog whose instinctual behavior is to mark their territory in the sand within 3.7 seconds, she feels the need to be one with Mother Nature and strip down to her birthday suit.

And I understand that feeling! On heavy, humid days, I want nothing more than to take my clothes off and plunge into the cold ocean, then lie on a warm towel in the sand as the sun gently dries my skin. However, after a certain age (that most likely ends in the lower single digits) it is generally frowned upon – at least in the United States. Field trip to the south of France, anyone?

Yet there is one great way to make your naked jaybird dreams come true: the outdoor shower! Every quintessential beach house has one, and there is nothing more refreshing after a long, sandy beach day or a hot morning run then jumping in and cooling off under the wide-open sky. To get you started, here are a few ideas to pimp out your outdoor shower OBX style.

Go Galvanized Add a rustic element to your outdoor shower by covering the walls with galvanized metal sheeting – you can even add a raised roof covered with the same material. If you’re lucky enough to find large antique metal ceiling tiles, you can also use them to make an amazing accent wall or door for your shower.

Through the Glass If you have a great deal of privacy, consider framing out old windows in your shower – they can add a greenhouse-type touch to your outdoor bathing facility. If privacy is scarce, consider using a frosted spray on the windowpanes, or install glass blocks to create some seclusion while also allowing the light to shine in.

Secret Garden For the ultimate outdoor experience, create a “secret” bathing area by using large bushes or shrubs to create a natural wall around your shower area. (Tip: If you’re not sure which plants to use, check with your local nursery.)

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Hit the Floor While pricey, composite decking is the ultimate low-maintenance flooring for your outdoor oasis – and you won’t run the risk of splinters or constant upkeep. If that’s a budget buster, try installing a smooth river rock flooring instead that feels cool and massages your feet at the same time.

Surf’s Up Got an old board you don’t use or that’s no longer rideable? It can add an excellent beachy component to your shower. Drill a hole near the top of the board to fit the showerhead pipe through it and a round hole around the middle to accommodate the faucet heads. Ta-da – you have a built in surfboard shower! If you have a few old boards lying around, saw the bottom quarter off to create a stable base, and then line them up edge to edge to create an entire board wall.

Rub-a-Dub-Dub For some over-the-top luxury, track down an old clawfoot tub or a metal trough and install it in your yard so you can soak under the stars. You can even place a small table beside it to hold essentials such as candles and a glass of wine. Bonus: It can also double as a summertime swimming pool for the kiddos!

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Celebrating your Petite Picasso If you see me skipping through Staples throwing pencils, notebooks and crayons into my shopping cart and singing, “It’s the most wonderful time of the year,” feel free to stop and give me a high five.

Don’t get me wrong, I LOVE summer. But as a mom, it’s transitioned more from lazy beach days with me toting one towel and chair to the beach, to taxi driving up and down this stretch of sand for multiple camps, vacation bible schools, playdates, daycare and visiting friends who are “in town” and insist I visit their awesome beach house in Corolla. Summer brings about late bedtimes, eating watermelon for dinner, and not caring that every inch of your home is covered in sand.

Piles of laundry get the sniff test before re-wearing, and weekly provisions are pieced together from the produce stand and Brew Thru to avoid trips to the grocery store. Not to mention the bottles and bottles of sunscreen. Summer means that multiple square feet of precious skin has to be constantly covered and re-covered with thick, goopy cream. Rock, paper, scissors – your turn, honey.

So when school starts, I relish that first week or so when I’m able to get back to a “real life” that involves fresh sheets, grocery carts and a more consistent routine. This euphoria only lasts a few days, however, before every parent’s worst nightmare arrives neatly packaged in your child’s backpack: the Parent/Teacher communicator folder. I’ll skip the saga of signing multiple forms, school handbooks, permission slips and other ephemera (since that usually only has to be done at R26

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the beginning of the year); it’s the weekly worksheets, drawings, and artwork that are daggers to my parental heart.

If you have a child of almost any age, I’m confident you have encountered this same problem. Oh look, she drew two lines with a broken purple crayon – let’s hang it on the refrigerator. Next week, it’s four lines of blue and purple with a splotch of dried yogurt on the corner. Up on the fridge it goes.

First 100 on a spelling test? Slap a magnet on it. Artist of the day award. Field day participation ribbon. Traced hand turkey. Check, check, check. Soon you can’t even see the surface color of your refrigerator, much less access the bottle of wine inside it. [Side note: At least it’s one less surface to clean.]

As a person made up of 85% sentimentality and 15% ruthlessness, it’s always tough to rationalize keeping versus throwing away all of my children’s precious masterpieces. I’ve tried the “casual” strategy, which was met with merciless tears. Yet when I kept everything, I was drowning in stacks of disorganized papers (some of which had meaning, while some could be discarded when a new masterpiece arrived). So for this month’s Fab Under $50 column, I wanted to share a few ideas that have allowed me to not only organize my children’s masterpieces, but to also actually appreciate and enjoy them.

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Works of Art Sign A friend gifted me this sign, but it would be equally easy to create yourself. Take a three-foot board and paint it the color of your choice. Simply freehand paint or stencil “Works of Art” across the top and attach three equally spaced metal clips along the bottom of the board. When an exceptional piece of art comes home, it can go up on the board until another creation arrives. Once a piece is taken down, it can be placed in a plastic craft box or magazine organizer – and you can even utilize multiple organizers if you have more than one little artist-in-residence. Once the box or organizer is filled (usually about once a year in our house), you can sort through the collection with your child, observe and celebrate their progress, and then only keep the standout pieces.

Art Gallery (above) If your petite Picasso is going through a blue period, you may consider a built-in gallery wall to display an ever-rotating art show. First, consider what size paper your little artist prefers (in our house that’s usually a standard 8.5x11 sheet).

Purchase a few pieces of decorative trim from a home improvement store, and use finishing nails to create a permanent picture frame on the wall – then repeat the process until you have several frames arranged like a gallery. You can paint the trim either the color of your walls or a contrasting color such as black to mimic the look and feel of a picture frame.

Then simply attach your children’s artwork to the wall inside the frame with double-sided tape, a push pin or Command strips so they can be easily switched out.

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“There’s always at least one piece that calls to me first,” says Nicole. “It sets the tone.”

This living room design started with some geometric terracotta tiles (1) that Nicole found and immediately envisioned using as part of a fireplace surround. “It’s a great way to add texture,” Nicole explains.

To keep things light and airy, Nicole utilized neutral base pieces such as canvas slip-covered sofas (2) and an oversized concrete coffee table (3) – plus a large openweave pendant light (4) centered over the middle of the room and walnut-mounted sconces (5) on either side of the fireplace.

From there she brought in pops of color with accessories such as embroidered pillows (6,7) and hexagonal side tables (8). As a way to add to that – while also providing extra seating options – Nicole included several teak side stools (9) and mini striped ottomans (10). “It makes the space more versatile,” Nicole says. “They can be set aside by the fireplace, and easily pulled out as needed.”

Finally, Nicole completed the room’s look by redoing the front porch with encaustic tiles (11). “The blue tones make it a bit more beachy without overdoing things,” she adds. “Plus, when you walk in the room, your eyes are instantly drawn there – with those large doors it allows you to frame the outside like a work of art.”

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Clockwise from top: The Duck boardwalk brings increased visibility to soundfront shops; Customers line up for sweet treats on the boardwalk; New boat docks allow access to shops and restaurants by water.

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On a balmy afternoon in late July, 10-yearold Leigh Raskin frolicked down the Jersey Shore boardwalk with a slice of pizza in hand.

Grinning, she took in the sweet scents of summer – a rich combination of sea salt and funnel cake – as she strolled past the multi-colored storefronts.

Now, more than 20 years later, Leigh sits behind the counter of her own business, Wave Pizza Café, as she watches visitors and locals alike enjoy the Duck soundside boardwalk in a similar fashion.

“The fact that we’re making pizza on a boardwalk, and that’s what we grew up enjoying as kids, feels kind of full circle,” Leigh says. “It’s funny.

When I first heard about the idea for the Duck boardwalk, I knew that it would be great for business and for the town as a whole. It’s incredible.”

The concept for the Duck boardwalk emerged in 2003 when town administrators were entertaining the idea of providing pedestrians with an alternative way to traverse Duck, recognizing the congestion on both N.C. 12 and the multi-use path through the village.

“As everyone knows, the multi-use path here in Duck is very high-volume in the summer. It actually has urban numbers of people using it during those months, so in order to provide a safer way for people to move through the village we came up with the concept of the boardwalk,” says Town Manager Chris Layton. “But when we first proposed the concept, we knew that it wasn’t something that was going to happen overnight.”

The first phase of the boardwalk’s construction began in the spring of 2007 in tandem with the new Duck Town Park project. By making the first section of the boardwalk part of the park, town planners minimized costs and eliminated an initial need for property easements.

“That phase was completed in 2008,” Chris explains. “After that, we had to figure out how we were going to pay for the rest of the project, and we had to get easements from the property owners.”

Once the town secured the 24 necessary easements, phases two, three and four of the Duck boardwalk came to life. With the help of grants from the Outer Banks Visitors Bureau, the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality and the Parks and Recreation Trust Fund, the project was finally completed in 2014 for a total of $1,530,770.

Extending 3,386 linear feet from Aqua Restaurant and Spa at the south end of the village to the northernmost Waterfront Shops, the boardwalk has transformed the town. For business owners such as

Leigh, the boardwalk offers increased foot traffic, visibility, and most importantly, new opportunities.

“We’ve started doing live music, and we’ve also added beer taps,” Leigh says. “That might not have happened if the boardwalk wasn't here. There’s so much more foot traffic now.”

Before the boardwalk, declarations such as “we didn’t know you were here” seemed to be a daily occurrence for many owners and employees of soundside businesses tucked away in busy shopping centers.

“The soundside of the Waterfront Shops felt a bit like a dead end,” says Candy & Corks owner, Kate Harvey. “The boardwalk gave people a whole other point of access to the shops. Customers started coming in through the back door instead of just through the front.”

The Duck boardwalk also highlights what many consider an untapped resource on the Outer Banks: the Currituck Sound. From sunset strolls to bar crawls by boat, the boardwalk allows visitors to experience more than just the beach while on vacation.

“When people come to the Outer Banks they tend to focus on the ocean, but the sounds have so much to offer,” Chris says. “The boardwalk allows people to see that, especially at sunset.”

Not only has the boardwalk changed business models, it has also altered the way businesses interact with each other, fostering a sense of community throughout Duck.

“It really does physically connect shop owners and people and it’s amazing,” Leigh says. “I’ve gotten to know other people and other businesses because we’re so easily accessible now. We’re not limited to our own little shopping centers anymore.”

Moving forward, the Town of Duck plans to combat minor issues associated with both the boardwalk and the village, such as congested walkways, limited parking, signage and lessened exposure to east side businesses. Still in its planning stages, the Comprehensive Pedestrian Plan will reconfigure sidewalks throughout Duck to create a better balance among pedestrians, vehicles and businesses.

“Right now, we’ve shifted over to the sidewalk project, which will make it as inviting to walk on the east side as it is to walk on the boardwalk,” Chris says. “The focus over the next few years will be on completing this sidewalk project. After that, we’ll likely explore the possibility of extending the boardwalk farther north.”

But while the future may hold an opportunity for expanding the boardwalk, for now, business owners are delighted with the present.

“It’s opened up this whole side of Duck that most people wouldn’t have seen otherwise,” says Kate. “This whole place is connected, and it’s just giving people another reason to come and enjoy it.”

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Corolla – Semi-soundfront lot in the Currituck Club with spectacular views. MLS 96294, $279,000. Call Brindley Beach Vacations & Sales (252) 261-7550.

Carova Beach Semi-Oceanfront – 8 BR/8 FB/2 PB. 4-wheel drive area. Amazing ocean views, elevator, theater room, pool, hot tub and beautiful furnishings.

MLS #96741. $779,000. Call Joanne at Beach Realty & Construction, (252) 453-3131.

Corolla Light Soundside – 7 BR/6 BA. Terrific home with tons of community amenities. Lots of decks and oversized kitchen. Bright, airy and priced right. MLS #96547. $466,500. Call Danielle at Beach Realty & Construction, (252) 261-6600.

Carolina Dunes Oceanside – 3 BR/2 BA. Easy living in Duck! Affordable well-cared for home with open floor plan and lots of light. Bike or walk to downtown Duck. MLS #96399. $274,000. Call Ilona at Beach Realty & Construction, (252) 261-6600.

Currituck Club Golf Course – 5 BR/4.5 BA. Exceptional home located on elevated lot provides amazing views. Enjoy ocean, sound and golf views.

MLS #96333. $769,000. Call Jackson at Beach Realty & Construction, (252) 261-6600.

Whalehead Oceanside – 8 BR/5.5 BA. Fabulous and spacious estate home with ocean, sound and lighthouse views. Pool, hot tub and game room.

Attractive furnishings. MLS #96227. $798,000. Call Joanne at Beach Realty, (252) 453-3131.

Duck – Semi-soundfront lot on a dead end street in north Duck. Just over 15,000 sq. ft. MLS 96874, $189,500. Call Brindley Beach Vacations & Sales (252) 261-2186.

Manteo – Large boat slip with water and electric hook-ups in the Marina basin. MLS 96764, $30,000. Call Brindley Beach Vacations & Sales (252) 261-7550.

Carova – Large 2.6 acre lot in the amazing 4-wheel drive area. MLS 96641, $299,000. Call Brindley Beach Vacations & Sales (252) 261-2186.

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Kill Devil Hills – 17 vacant lots available in Carlyle on the Sound, a soundside community. Starting at $69,900. Varying MLS numbers. Call Brindley Beach Vacations & Sales (252) 453-3000.

Duck Oceanside – 5 BR/3 full and 2 ½ BA, 2,700 heated sf. MLS #93007, $660,000. Take a short walk to the beach or to the fun in Duck Village. You'll love the upgrades and renovations that make this home special. Call Carolina Designs Realty, Fran Kapinos (252) 202-8467.

Corolla – Unique, affordable, oceanside lot in Monteray Shores. Possible ocean and sound views. MLS 83471, $79,000. Call Brindley Beach Vacations & Sales (252) 453-3000.

Corolla – 744 Sand Dollar Court. Sunny southern exposure with wide sturdy decks. Thick high-quality vinyl shake-look siding and unusual surrounding open space. Just 200 yards to the beach! Expansive open-concept great room and living space with vaulted ceilings comfortably accommodates many guests. Offered at $339,900. Call Heather VanderMyde with Coldwell Banker Seaside Realty, (252) 202-2375.

Southern Shores Oceanside – 4 BR/3 BA, 2,445 heated sf. MLS #97228, $519,000. Oceanside living in Southern Shores. Direct beach access is just a short walk down the street, fenced backyard and open floor plan make this a great deal. Don't delay! Call Carolina Designs Realty, Barry Breit (252) 202-1043.

Southern Shores – 115 Clam Shell Trail. This 4 BR/2 BA home is on a 22,000+ square foot home site surrounded by live oak trees. 2 of the bedrooms have private deck access. Gorgeous renovated kitchen has stainless GE appliances, gas stove, Kraftmaid Cabinets with soft close drawers, solid surface counters and tile backsplash. Offered at $324,900. Call Beth Garcia with Coldwell Banker Seaside Realty, (252) 202-4484.

Kill Devil Hills Between the Highways – 6 BR/5 full and 2 ½ BA, 3,600 heated sf. MLS #93581, $775,000. Play in the pool, walk to the beach and enjoy a great rental season. You can have it all in this sunny home in Kill Devil Hills. Call Carolina Designs Realty, Stacey Baittinger (252) 202-5588.

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Kitty Hawk – 4233 Seascape Drive. Golf course views and private pool in Seascape. The design is ideal with a master suite on one side of the house, and an additional 2 BR and full BA on the other side.

Between the bedrooms in the center of the house is the open plan living and dining area. Offered at $325,000. Call Heather Sakers with Coldwell Banker Seaside Realty, (252) 599-6814.

Duck – 132 Duck Landing Lane. Dune Fine, quality built in a remarkable location, with high elevation, close to the ocean with easy beach access, comfortable beach charm and amenities galore. This sparkling 7 BR home features 6 master suites, a huge fenced in pool deck, a 32x16 heated pool and 6 person hot tub, all surrounded by lush vegetation for ultimate privacy. Offered at $829,000. Call Heather VanderMyde with Coldwell Banker Seaside Realty, (252) 202-2375.

Kitty Hawk – 200 Hawk Street. Fabulous home between the highways in Kitty Hawk. On the corner of Hawk Street with a direct beach access at the end of the street. Offered at $434,900. Call John Leatherwood with Coldwell Banker Seaside Realty, (252) 202-3834.

Kitty Hawk – 3922 Pineway Drive. Canalfront home with over 180 feet of waterfront located in the soundside community of Kitty Hawk Landing. Water views of the Currituck Sound, surrounding canals and some of the most spectacular sunsets on the Outer Banks. Fish, crab, swim and dock your boat at your back door with easy access to the sound.

Offered at $338,900. Call Kent Copeland with Coldwell Banker Seaside Realty, (252) 202-2815.

Southern Shores – 98 Ocean Blvd. A terrific oceanfront location for this vintage 3 BR/ 2 BA Southern Shores flat top. The beautiful woodwork in this classic home brings back memories of much simpler days. Offered at $990,000. Call Marty Griffin with Coldwell Banker Seaside Realty, (252) 207-6448.

Retail Space for Rent – Premium retail space available. St. Waves Plaza unit #1 is 3,074 sf., formerly a bank. It’s a turn-key operation with 2 vaults, ATM and security systems, etc. Units 8 & 9 are 2,200 sf. each of prime rental space. Call Carolyn Hickok at Elan Real Estate (252) 562-2485.

Unfurnished Yearly Rentals – University Park Townhomes located in Powells Point, only 3 miles from the Wright Memorial Bridge. 3 BR/2.5 BA, 1450 sf., lovely back patio with storage, community pool with club house, playground, and basketball court. Call Carolyn Hickok at Elan Real Estate (252) 562-2485.

Furnished Rentals – University Park Townhomes located in Powells Point, offer fully furnished rentals for long term. Only 3 miles from the Wright Memorial Bridge. 3 BR/2.5 BA, 1450 sf., community pool with club house, playground, and basketball court. Call Carolyn Hickok at Elan Real Estate, (252) 562-2485.

Retail Space for Sale – Nice retail space in Grandy with road frontage on Hwy. 168. We have 7 units available for sale in small strip mall. $65,000-69,000. They can be sold separately or all together. Call Carolyn Hickok at Elan Real Estate Sales, (252) 562-2485.

Nags Head Oceanfront – 3013 S. Virginia Dare Trl. 6BR/4.5BA, 3,307 heated sf. MLS 96325, $1,243,000. Successful rental property. Pool/hot tub, deck views and located across the street from from Tortuga’s Lie. Already booking for 2018! Call Shelley O’Grady, (252) 722-2786.

Harbinger – Cypress Point II. 319 Reggie Owens Rd, 4BR/3.5BA, 3,016 heated sf., MLS 96429, $415,000. Custom built home on ¾ acre with beautiful landscape, 2-car garage, lots of storage in a soundfront community. Call Shelley O'Grady, (252) 722-2786.

Kill Devil Hills Oceanfront Condo – 1633 N. Virginia Dare Trl. Admiral’s View II Unit D-1, 2BR/2BA, 912 heated sf., MLS 96992, $248,500. You can see the ocean from this south end unit! Great location and popular rental. Call Shelley O’Grady, (252) 722-2786.

Corolla Semi-Oceanfront – $995,000. Spectacular Buck Island – second home only! 4 BR/4.5 BA. William E. Poole designed, beautiful furnishings by Bob Timberlake Contact Susie Von Suskil, (252) 207-1088.

Duck Oceanfront – $2,800,000. Fabulous 8 BR/8.5+ BA and all the amenities: pool, hot tub, game room, theater room and more. $220,000+ income. Contact Randy Jones, (252) 202-2573.

Kill Devil Hills Semi Oceanfront – $499,900. Great price and prime Beach Road location. 5 BR/3 BA, heated pool, hot tub and game room. Contact Mike Siers, (252) 489-3961.

Nags Head Oceanfront – $1,125,000. Showplace oceanfront home with stunning views and all the amenities! 7 BR/5.5 BA, high income numbers.

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Manteo Waterfront – $429,900. Lovely 3 BR/2.5 BA home in the Peninsula community. Dock your boat in your backyard! Adjoining lot available. Contact Cooper Hawk, (252) 202-4019.

Corolla – The Villages of Ocean Hill located at the northern end of Corolla offers top notch amenities in an ocean to sound setting. Choose from plans with spacious living areas, vaulted ceilings, expansive kitchens and garages. Standard features include 9ft ceilings, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, Wellborn cabinetry, luxury vinyl tile and tile. Perfect homes for year round, second home or rental income potential. Lot/home packages starting at $349,800. Visit thevillagesatoceanhill.com.

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Sandcastle Village offers an incredible ROI. Located in The Village of Nags Head with community golf, private sound and ocean access, this 5 BR/4.5 BA home is a winner! MLS #92139, $67,000+ rental income, listed for $519,000. Visit homesbysaga. com/investments/5313-s-sand-wedge.

Kill Devil Hills – Semi-soundfront custom designed Craftsman style home on Bay Drive. Open floor plan with dining room/parlor, large kitchen with granite counter tops flowing into a huge living room.

Generous sized master suite with dual closets, full bath with dual sinks, tile floors, semi-custom tile shower and glass shower door. Bedrooms 2 and 3 offer comfortable spaces and additional second full bath. 1-car garage. MLS #95219.

Listed for $399,000, Visit homesbysaga.com/ investments/1717-bay-drive.

Corolla Semi-Oceanfront – Ocean Sands 7 BR/ 7.5 BA, all suites. Expansive great room offering panoramic views, a generous sized dining area and functional kitchen with raised bar. Extras include screened porch, large sun decks, rec room with lounge area, expansive outdoor living area including in-ground pool, hot tub, elevator, hardwood, tile and 3 semi-custom tile showers. Rental income projections of $153,113. Listed for $1,095,000, MLS #95648. Visit InvestmentsBySAGA.com.

Buxton Oceanfront – Hatteras Retreat offers one of the best ROI's currently on the market! Experience the rare opportunity to own a beachfront home in this exclusive oceanfront community in Buxton.

Offering 7 BR/ 6 full and 2 partial baths, this oceanfront resort home combines elegance and southern charm on one of the most prized beaches of Hatteras Island. MLS #93247, $187,000+ rental income, listed for $1,595,000. Visit homesbysaga. com/investments/46049-cape-court.

Nags Head Oceanfront – Sun Dancer is an opulent 8 BR/ 6.5 BA oceanfront vacation home located in The Village at Nags Head. Completely remodeled in 2015 & 2016, new kitchen, new windows, new flooring, new furnishings, new interior and exterior paint, and updated baths. MLS #92072, $165,000+ rental income, listed for $1,599,000.

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Kill Devil Hills Westside – This 3 BR/2 BA home embraces contemporary design with 9ft ceilings, functional kitchen, laundry closet, large master bedroom walk in closet, dual sinks in the master bath and front and rear covered porches. Selections include stainless steel appliances, Silestone counters throughout, tile in the baths, LVT in the living areas and hallways and carpet in the bedrooms. MLS #96796, listed for $289,000. Visit homesbysaga.com.

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Kill Devil Hills Colington Island – Carlyle on the Sound focuses on the beauty of its natural surroundings. This spacious 3 BR/2 BA home offers a generous great room, galley-style kitchen with island and separate dining room. The master suite has 2 closets, dual sinks and semi-custom tile shower. 2 additional bedrooms, a full bath, partial bath and laundry area round out the first floor.

Upstairs is a finished room over the garage and a full bath. MLS #96143, listed for $399,000.

Nags Head Oceanfront – Welcome to "Fanta Sea" a new luxury oceanfront home featuring 9 master suites with countless amenities throughout. You’ll love all the superior fit and finishes in this new home! Rental income projection of $303,049. MLS #94244, listed for $2,295,000. Visit homesbysaga. com/investments/2411-svdt.

Run Hill Luxury Apartment Villas – The Outer Banks’ first and foremost luxury apartment community features casually elegant living accommodations with an array of first-class amenities. Located in the heart of Kill Devil Hills, the community offers 1, 2 & 3 BR apartment villas with optional garages available. Estimated completion for the first phase is early spring 2018. Now accepting priority reservations. Call (866) 364-9534 or visit RunHillApartments.com.

Waterside Villages of Currituck – This gorgeous waterfront community offers 2 to 4 BR homes and condominiums along with resort-style amenities.

Convenient to fishing, golf, wineries and Outer Banks beaches. Offered from the $220’s. Call about our monthly specials at (855) 788-7500 or visit WatersideVillages.com.

Southern Shores Oceanside – Great 4BR/2.5BA home only two lots back from the ocean! The upstairs kitchen/dining area can be made private from adjoining living room with dual pocket doors.

Enjoy a maintained walkway within steps from the home going to the ocean. Low traffic area with no roads to cross. $469,000, #8454.

East Lake – Own your own little estate less than 30 minutes to the Atlantic Ocean in Nags Head. 3 parcels including two single family homes. Pristine condition and beautiful landscaping. Selling below recent appraisal. MLS #97448. Call (252) 3053996 today for an appointment.

Kill Devil Hills Westside – Stunning 5BR/4.5BA semi-soundfront home with private pool and hot tub located in quiet neighborhood. Perfect floor plan for large family or multi-generational living. Features include gorgeous hardwood floors, beautiful kitchen with granite counters and brand new stainless appliances. $479,500, #8466.

Kill Devil Hills – Neat as a pin and direct access to the ocean with ocean views and beautiful views of the Wright Brothers Monument. This house has been well maintained and includes storm shutters on the windows. Easy to show with short notice. Sold fully furnished and ready to go. MLS #97374. Call (252) 305-3996 today for an appointment.

Kitty Hawk Creek Front – Beautiful estate with 200 feet on Jean Guite Creek in Martin's Point! Pier/ dock, heated pool, full apartment/one bedroom and bath plus 3BR/3BA with 2 half BA in the main house. Easy one floor living. $1,485,000, #8479.

Duck – Ocean front with a pool in Duck. Take a look today at this ocean front home that will not break the bank! Solid renter. This is a comfortable home that will be easy to maintain. Bike to town and from there hop on the bike path through Duck!

MLS #97395. Call (252) 305-3996 today for an appointment.

Southern Shores Oceanfront – This beautiful 5BR/4.5BA Cape Cod home sits on a huge 36,664 sq. ft. lot, plenty of room for a pool /lanai/ outdoor entertainment area! Covered decks wrap around and ocean views from level two are great. $1,400,000, #8417.

Southern Shores Westside – Quality 5BR/5.5BA home nestled up to the Chicahauk wooded preserve for extra privacy and tranquility. Private pool, cabana, 2-car garage, landscaped yard with outside lighting. Great for year round living or a super rental property! $740,000 #8494 Duck Oceanside – Beautiful 5BR/5.5BA Oceancrest home on the east side of Duck Road, and a short walk to the beach! Private pool, rec room, gourmet kitchen w/granite counter tops and premium cabinetry. Great room with gas fireplace and tray ceiling. $699,999, #8496.

Southern Shores Westside – Quality 4BR/3.5BA home built for year round living, or great for a rental or second home. Enjoy a small pool, hot tub, screened porch, and Florida room. $439,500, #8517.

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Corolla Westside – Bright and airy 3BR/2.5BA Currituck Club home with a huge wall of windows in the living area looking out into the wooded common area. Beautifully decorated, with private pool, screened porch and hot tub. Wonderful community amenities! $344,000, #8524.

Southern Shores Westside – Beautiful 6BR/6BA home with 2 half baths, elevator, private pool, hot tub, and superb ocean views. Direct ocean access and very well maintained – you must see to appreciate! $799,000, #8526.

Southern Shores Westside – 5BR/4.5BA Chicahauk home with large private pool & hot tub located in an X flood zone! Plenty of expansive decks, ground floor game room with ping pong table, fenced in pool area & cathedral ceilings in the bright open living area. $474,900, #8527.

Southern Shores Westside – Well-constructed 4BR/3BA home nestled in the woods on a quiet street not far from the beach and across from Poteskeet Park and canal access. Master bedroom is located on the first floor and has its own hot water heater. $399,900, #8530.

Southern Shores Westside – Canal front 4BR/2.5BA home with separate garage/workshop. Close to shopping and schools and in a quiet neighborhood.

Enjoy the screened porch, deck, stone fireplace, elevator, and big attached 2-car garage. Room for a pool or garden! $599,000, #8533.

Corolla Oceanside – Incredible ocean views from this 4BR/2BA Ocean Sands home! Hardwood flooring on the main level is gorgeous and the galley kitchen has been renovated. Tasteful furnishings and bedding. Close to Harris Teeter, restaurants, shopping, golf, tennis and a bike path. $430,000, #8534.

Southern Shores Westside – Enjoy lovely ocean views from this wonderful 4BR/4BA home with a large game room, 3 optional rooms, 2 screened porches, multiple decks, and a 2 car garage.

Beautiful, private pool area with hot tub. Huge, high (X zone), wooded lot – an easy walk to the beach access! $569,000, #8540.

Corolla Oceanside – Well maintained 8BR/6.5BA home in desirable Whalehead Beach! Private pool/ hot tub is on the south side of the house and it enjoys full sun all day. X flood zone, large yard, huge game room, and it's perfect for entertaining large groups. Whalehead Beach is renowned for its wide, clean beaches. $590,000, #8541.

Duck – Oceanside, 2 BR/2 BA located in Barrier Island Station. MLS #94429. $314,900. Contact Joe Staten, (252) 261-4183 X5239 or JoeStaten@ SunRealtyNC.com.

Kill Devi Hills – Oceanfront, 4 BR, 2 ½ BA. MLS#88926. $778,000. Contact Mary FoutyDavis, (252) 261-3892 X5232 or MaryDavis@ SunRealtyNC.com.

Nags Head – Oceanfront, 7 BR, 6 ½ BA located in South Nags Head. MLS#96259. $1,099,000.

Contact Madonna and Michael VanCuren, (252) 441-8011 X3232 or MadonnaVanCuren@ SunRealtyNC.com.

Avon – Oceanside, 3 BR, 2 ½ BA located in Kinnakeet Shores. MLS#96020. $249,000. Contact Mike Wynn, (252) 995-5821 or MikeWynn@ SunRealtyNC.com.

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