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his month’s cover features the Olde Southport Village Shoppes, a shopping destination that isn’t at all new, but may not be quite as familiar to folks as Southport’s Downtown. The Village is the brainchild of Mr. Phil Hemphill, who I did not yet get a chance to speak with due to the general complications we’re all facing now. He was kind enough, though, to provide a pamphlet telling the stories the buildings in the Village. And it is those stories that drew me in. See, the Village is a much museum as shopping space. From an authentic “shogun shack” to the old police staion from a long ago Town of Long Beach, the buildings in the Village have stories to tell. Heck, even the bricks that make up the pathway through the grass between the two rows of shops are historic! We hope you enjoy the pictorial tour beginning on page 23, then go see the shops and visit the freindly vendors inside. They can’t wait to see you!

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CURRENTS Preventing Drowning Jack Helbig Foundation Works To Save Lives Through Education and Awareness STORY BY LISA P STITES

ummer fun often means time in the water. Whatever water activity locals and visitors choose, though, there is one thing they all have in common, and that’s the importance of water safety. The pandemic has changed much of what we’ve been doing this spring and summer, but people are still swimming, boating, surfing, kayaking, paddleboarding and playing in the waves. One local non-profit group has been working hard to find new ways to keep pushing its very important mission — preventing drowning through education and awareness. Kelly and Justin Helbig are the couple behind the Jack Helbig Memorial Foundation, a nonprofit organization created out of personal tragedy. After losing one of their sons in a drowning accident, the Helbigs were determined to educate other families. Melanie Roberts signed on as President earlier this year, and said

she is amazed by the passion of everyone involved and with the caliber of resources the Helbigs have brought together to share their message. “The whole Helbig family took this tragedy and made it something that was not about them,” she said. Typically, Roberts said they would start presenting programs on water safety to schoolchildren in late March or April. Like so many businesses and groups, though, the Foundation had to switch gears when the pandemic shut down normal operations. Also like many other groups, they navigated Zoom and were able to share the “Josh the Baby Otter” swim safety program with a Montessori school in Wilmington. They donated 80 “Josh the Baby Otter” books to the school, and the teacher they worked with will now be a liaison for them, promoting their program and helping them share it in other schools. Though this year’s programming also went virtual, Kelly still served as a panelist at the National Drowning Prevention Alliance conference. “We were able to reach out to many families that way,” Melanie said. The Foundation also took its message to a much larger platform, with billboard rentals on U.S.17 at two locations — one near the intersection with N.C. 211, and one near the Cape Fear Memorial Bridge. The signs promote three main messages: Know the Rip Current Risk - Save a Life; Obey the Flags; and Wear a Life Vest. Gene Helbig, Justin’s dad and Foundation Treasurer, said it is great to know their message is being received, and he credits that to Kelly and Melanie and the work they do in getting the word out on social media. He said they recently heard from a grateful mom who had shared their information on rip currents

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CURRENTS with her family before they headed out to the beach. Her son got caught in a rip current that day but remembered what he’d heard that morning and was able to get himself out of the current. “That’s powerful to me,” he said. “It means people are reading it.” Social media has also been an important vehicle for reaching out with the Foundation’s message. Melanie said that one of the group’s Facebook posts on drowning had 13,000 views. It talked about how drowning doesn’t look like Hollywood often portrays it. “If just one of those saves a life, then we have done our mission,” she said. Going forward, they have other big plans. The Foundation already partners with the Rotary Club to purchase the books used for education. Melanie said they’re also collaborating with other local

organizations that focus on beach safety, particularly the dangers of rip currents. They hope to also sponsor floats at beach entrances. “We have funding for that type of thing,” Melanie said. She added that a lot of times when someone is pulled out into a rip current, it’s not one life that’s lost, but two, including the rescuer. “Taking a float with you makes the survival rate so much higher,” she said. The Foundation is always looking for more volunteers, and Gene said that the Board would love to have a pediatrician join its ranks. Donations can also always be made through the jackhelbig.org website

or Facebook. They’ll also continue with their social media campaigns (find Jack Helbig Memorial Foundation on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter). They have leased office space in Boiling Spring Lakes, thanks to Langbeen Builders, which donated a portion of rent as a Foundation sponsor. A new website was recently launched, jackhelbig.org, and they’ll be offering safety stop signs for purchase to use at lakes, pools and anywhere children need to be reminded to have an adult with them before going in the water. ‘It’s really about having multiple barriers around water, because one barrier is not

enough, and about having life jackets,” Melanie said. The website also has a list of private lesson swim teachers in the area. The Foundation even has funding available to help children take swim lessons if their families can’t afford it on their own. The group will also continue looking for ways to help all Brunswick County schoolchildren learn how to swim. “One of our long term goals is to have every Kindergarten student in swimming lessons,” Gene said.

Left: Justin and Kelly Helkbig with Foundation President Melanie Roberts. Far Left and Right: The messages featured of the billboards the Foundation has piurchased by the Caper Fear Bridge and near the 211/17 intersection.

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Saving A Lifeboat

The Story of Southport’s Newest Landmark STORY AND PHOTOS BY JEFFREY STITES

ublishing a community magazine is just fun. You never know where the connections you make will lead. My trip to the community garden behind Brunswick Community College’s Lord Street campus to take photos led me to a really cool old boat.

Tom Lombardi, one of the volunteers working on the garden, mentioned on his way out that he was headed downtown to finish up a planting by the old lifeboat that had just been placed at the corner of Caswell and Bay Streets. Well that just perked my ears right up! I found out that the boat was old lifeboat that used to part of a sign at a local restaurant but had been just sitting in the high grass since it was removed. Volunteers got permission to refurbish the boat and put it up on Southport’s waterfront. I’m a sucker for an old boat, so of course that was my next stop. The boat I found installed on the corner was everything I could have hoped for. It was re-painted in white with orange trim with a sailcloth cover. This was not only a treat for a boat and history lover, it was a photographer’s dream. I snapped a few photos and happily went home to post one on Southport Magazine’s social media. That Facebook post got a lot of love. The photo is striking, not so much because of my ace photographer skills as because of the absolutely amazing colors

offered up by the boat and Southport and the perfect blue sky that day. And this is where the story gets fun. One of the comments on that post was from the owner of the restaurant the where the boat served in her former life as a sign, the Sandfiddler (located where Southport Sushi Gourmet operates today). She said this: “We bought the boat when we owned the Sandfiddler and put it there. I believe it was originally on one of the liberty ships that used to be in the Brunswick River. A scrape yard took them 1x1 took apart and sold the scrap metal. That’s where it was a life boat.” This was of course followed by commenters raving about the Sandfiddler’s hushpuppies and such. They DID have great hushpuppies. It was just the sort of small-townish thing that makes living here so much fun. Now the lifeboat has acquired a name, “Sara Faircloth,” and a sign explaining a little about where the boat was produced. So, a local landmark was spotted by some sharp-eyed citizens, restored to her former beauty, and installed where she can

become a new landmark going forward. Her story came together with the help of a lucky photographer, social media, and local historians. Kind of funny that the

lifeboat, built to save sailors’ lives, has been saved twice by Southport citizens. But that’s how history works.

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Pickleball Mania! Racquet-Sport Takes Off Locally STORY BY HARRY BLAKESLEE PHOTOS BY JEFFREY STITES

ickleball is planting a firm foothold in Brunswick County, with courts popping up in many communities and towns. There’s even an indoor court facility in Leland where players can get in a game rain or shine. As of 2019 there were more than 7,900 pickleball venues nationwide with 30,200 courts. Locally, pickleball courts are part of the amenities in Brunswick Forest, Magnolia Greens, Waterford and St. James. The Town of Oak Island has six courts open to the public and the House of Pickleball (HoP) in Leland offers six indoor courts available for a fee. Yes, there is a House of Pickleball. The facility is located at 115 Kay Todd Rd SE, just west of the railroad tracks next to Brunswick Forest. It’s open seven days a week from 8 am to 9 pm, offering per day play for a fee as well as a variety of membership options. According to Richard Holloman, co-owner of House of Pickleball, the facility hosts pickleball players from 15 states among its 3,800 members, and has plans to add 6 more courts. Many members find the social aspect of pickleball a major draw, said Holloman, and of course the tournaments draw the competitive players. He said HoP emphasizes “having fun!” The pickleball program at Magnolia Greens is more social than hard-nosed competitive, according to players Jean Ann and Mike Fede, although they have ”graduated” several 4 and 5 level players. Their tournaments are more social gatherings and they share reciprocity with pickleball groups in Brunswick Forest, Compass Point, and Waterford. While a great sport for seniors, everyone should take a few things into consideration when playing any sports. Brian Tantilla, of Leland’s Core Physical Therapy, suggested several areas of concentration/concern when taking up pickleball: proper shoes with anticipation of the quick and frequent stopping and starting; a professional “fitted” racket, both size and weight; and an honest assessment of your current physical condition. He said too many new players do not practice ad-

equate warm-ups and limbering exercises and suggested players take into consideration beginning the sport SLOWLY to let the body adjust. He added that discomfort or muscle aches that do not subside in a few days could be a sign of possible damage. Shoulders, elbows and Achilles ten-

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dons are particularly vulnerable to injury for new players who go from little or no exercise to trying daily vigorous pickleball. Of course like all sports, awareness of the temperatures and hydration are of major importance.

HOW PICKLEBALL GOT ITS START AND WHAT DOES A PICKLE HAVE TO DO WITH IT? The story of Pickleball, as it has come down in the popular memory, is hard to

resist. Three guys, John Prichard, Bill Bell, and Barney McCallum, were commuting together, circa 1965, on Seattle’s Bainbridge Island ferry and came up with the game as a summertime diversion for their children. They named their creation, a sort of wiffle-tennis, with some badminton and volleyball tossed in, after Prichard’s dog, Pickles. Pickleball has since grown into an international sport with an international set of rules and referee association. Pickleball is governed by the USA Pickleball Association (USAPA.org), which

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CURRENTS claims it to be the fastest growing sport in the US and internationally. The USA Pickleball Association maintains the rules (including the two bounce rule), sanctions tournaments, produces the annual USA Pickleball National Championships Tournament, and provides player ranking. The racket sport is played on a tennis-like court, but smaller, measuring 20’ x 44’ (the same size as a double badminton

court) with a 36“ net height. Whereas tennis has a double alley, pickleball has a single “kitchen” - a no volley zone - 7 feet on either side of the net. Pickleball uses a whiffle-type, hard plastic ball weighing slightly less than one ounce and measuring slightly less than 3 inches in diameter. The rackets have a required maximum size of 24” in combined width and length, about twice the size of a ping-pong pad-

dle. Rackets can be made of wood or plastic. According to the USAPA’s 2020 Pickleball Fact Sheet, pickleball is experiencing explosive growth in popularity. Participation has grown nearly 30 percent over the lat three years to an estimated 3.3 million pickleballers, about a third of whom are playing in the Southeast US. According to the association, about a third of its core players are over age 55. For the “core” pickleball players there are numerous local, regional, state, and national qualifying events and tourna-

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Leland Teen Brings His Favorite Cartoon To Life

Leland’s Gabe Homick Opens Locally Written And Produced Musical This Month STORY BY JEFFREY STITES

e profiled Alison and Paul Homick for our Valentine’s Day issue in February, and while I was dropping off some copies of the magazine to them, Alison told me about her son, Gabe, writing and producing a musical. It’s based on a Cartoon Network show, The Amazing World of Gumball, so she said she and Paul had told Gabe he had to get permission to use the intellectual property. They thought that would be the end of it. Turns out Gabe got the number of a guard shack at Warner Brothers Studios and eventually convinced the guard to put him in contact with someone who could put him in contact with the IP people at Cartoon Network. Long story short, despite setbacks and a pandemic, Gabriel has done it. His show is complete and will hit the stage in early August with an almost all-youth cast and crew. We are amazed at the enthusiasm and drive shown by this 16-yearold and thought it would be a great illustration that even in the middle of a pandemic, if you can dream it, you can do it. Tell us a little about yourself? How old are you? What is your background in theatre?

My name is Gabriel Homick, I just turned 16 recently. I started writing ideas down for this show when I was around 12. I got into performing at a young age. It clicked one day when I realized this was a way to make a career out of making people happy. My favorite thing to

do in life is to put a smile on someone’s face and make them feel good.

Can you explain Gumball, the Cartoon Network show? What attracted you to this property when you wanted to write a musical?

The Amazing World of Gumball is a show on Cartoon Network about a blue

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cat and his goldfish brother going on a bunch of wacky and fun adventures. This is one of the only TV shows that features 2-D animation, 3-D animation, puppetry, and live action. It is very, VERY unique.

I was inspired because I have always felt a strong connection with this show. Years ago when I was like nine, my friends Justin and Jamie Brewer (whom are in the show) showed me the tv show

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CURRENTS and I just felt this huge connection with the character Gumball. All I could think was, “When did CN decide to write a show about me?” Then a little later, when I was around 12, I thought “what if this were a stage show.”

How did you go about getting permission/rights for this intellectual property?

So, after a couple emails and a lot of phone calls to a bunch of people, including security guards, and the Anti Piracy Director of Warner Bros, and yes, I said security guards, eventually I was able to get an email that said I could do the show with some simple rules. So, I have been doing my best to do that! While I was making these phone calls, the Anti-Piracy Director of Warner Bros., a man named Barry Goold, ended up teaching me a bit about business and copyright, which has helped a lot in the process of the production.

Can you speak to the process of

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writing a musical? What came first? Plot? Music? Dialogue?

I wrote music and plot together. I have had a general idea of the plot of the musical for a few years. I wrote most of the music, but there are also a lot of songs from the TV show that make an appearance in the musical. After I had written most of the show I had some small meetings with a few of my friends who would be helping me in the process, little did I know, way more than I could ever hope for. One day I showed my friend Max the design I made for Gumball and Darwin in the musical and then from there we drew concept art and came up with ideas on how to bring these cartoon characters to life. Then we had a workshop and then an audition. From there we recorded all video auditions and the creative team

all watched them and did votes on who should play whom. We cast the show so early in the process mainly so I could tinker and add changes to the script, knowing and adapting to the different people who would be playing the characters. After the first few rehearsals the script was done and from there I continued to make change after change. We got far in the rehearsal process and the show was set to open June 19. Then COVID hit and we were out of rehearsals for a long time. I tried to do Zoom rehearsals but it didn’t work out. A lot of people had to leave the show because of this. I had to delay the show. We were running out of time, so I decided to have a creative

team meeting. We just talked about everything and we edited the script to make it better than it had ever been. We talked about recasting. After this we were ready. So, we started rehearsals again and we are doing our best to follow precautions with COVID-19. The new people in the cast and crew picked up on the show SUPER fast! And this was extremely helpful! Hope had grown.

How does your show differ from the television show?

This show plot-wise is really not that different from a regular episode of the show. The main difference is that we are bringing the world of Elmore (the town they live in) to life. Also the title, I had changed the title a couple of times. It was originally called The Amazing World of Gumball: The Musical. But, I decided to change it to The Amazing Musical Of Gumball. I felt like this name makes it more of its own thing.

CAST & CREW, as described by Gabe Homick

Gabriel Homick, Gumball Watterson; Writer and Composer

Max Iapalucci, Mr. Robinson; Costumer, and a bit of a cringe monitor sometimes. He has also been a good coach to help people with energy.

Ruthie Wainwright, The Mysterious Voice and Nicole Watterson; Visual Monitor. She makes sure everything looks good visually, making sure color schemes are right and that everything looks right from from the audience. Harmony Timco, Billy’s Mom and Sussie; Stage Manager; also she has been like the show’s therapist.

Jamie Brewer, Carrie Krueger; TV show monitor. She makes sure everything looks enough like the TV show. Rebecca Deese, Anais; Choreographer, and she’s very good about getting people’s attention when needed.

Garrett Reider, Rob/ Doctor Wrecker; also works a lot with Jamie on making sure the show looks enough like the TV show as a Goon Monitor. Greydon Jirak, Darwin Watterson

James Jumbercotta, Richard Watterson Justin Brewer, Tobias Wilson

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CURRENTS How did you cast the show? Find crew? How many people are working on this production? Are they all youth?

The Cast and Crew are filled with beautiful people all of whom are special in my heart. Most of the Leads are actually played by Creative Team members. That way we are on stage in the process and we are aware of everything going on. The only Creative Team member that is not in the show is my co-director Justin Houser. At the beginning of the show, I directed. Now he is slowly taking over because I am in the show. Justin isn’t on the stage so we have someone that can always be watching from the audience, which is extremely helpful. But other than him, everyone on the Creative Team is playing a lead. This is a very different thing to do in entertainment, but this a decision I am very confident in. Most of the cast are youth except for two people, Jon Wallin and Paul Homick (who is my father), who play the Teachers, Principal Brown and Ms. Simian. There are 20 people in the cast and crew, not including people showing up for tech.

What has been the biggest challenge so far?

COVID-19 and being a director have

been my biggest challenges so far.

What has brought you the most joy while creating this?

My biggest joy in this show is playing Gumball and being in rehearsals and seeing someone laughing at me and breaking character trying not to laugh.

What have you learned that surprised you?

I have learned a lot about entertainment and myself as a person in this process, but the biggest thing I have learned is that you need to trust your own judgement sometimes or no one else will.

Can you look back and point to lessons you learned in your theater work that helped you most creating your own production?

Yes I can definitely look back and point out things that have helped me. My wonderful parents helping me get here, my friends and all the wonderful mentors of my life. Without any of those things I wouldn’t be doing this.

Is there anything you’d do differently if you could start over?

I don’t think I would change anything. I

sometimes wish I could’ve been a better leader for my cast, but, I honestly couldn’t or wouldn’t have changed it. Because this production is the very thing that is making me better at the job. This cast has taught

me so much, so there’s really nothing I would change.

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My family has taught me a lot. My parents are consistently taking me location to location and have taught me a lot about budgeting. My brother has been a big help. He knows a lot about the TV show and gives me honest input which has been a lot of help. All my grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins have been very supportive, and that means the world. My friends have been a huge help by giving so much love and helping me out with this thing. My friends and family are the reason I’m here, from donations to love and support everything they do is help.

How can people come see your show? Where, when, ticket info….

The Amazing Musical of Gumball is going to be a very hard show to see due to COVID-19. Seats are now only available via invitation or requests now. Sadly, we can only have a very small amount of people in the audience. Luckily we live in

a world of technology, so the way we will get this show to you is by us bringing it to you. The full show will be available on YouTube this August. It will also be livestreamed on Facebook. Go to The Amazing Musical of Gumball Facebook page on August 11, 12 or 13 to tune in to The Amazing Musical Of Gumball. Follow @ gumball_musical on Instagram for all the latest info about the show.

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Supporting Local Small Businesses Southport-Oak Island Chamber of Commerce In The Time of Covid

unning a small business is an adventure under normal circumstances. Living in Hurricane Alley adds an extra level of challenge most years. Our local business owners accept this and have learned to deal with it. But when COVID-19 entered the picture, things got incredibly difficult, even for a group of people used to handling adversity. The Southport-Oak Island Chamber of Commerce has been standing beside our business community with support, advice, and information for decades, but this year it has truly stepped up to the plate with much needed help. Lucinda Arnold, owner of Coastal Painting and Improvements, stepped into the Presidency of the Chamber last summer when the biggest potential threat to our normal way of life was a hurricane. She turned the gavel over to CresCom Bank’s Kim Felts last month with the fallout from a pandemic bringing new challenges every day.

“I’m proudest of how the chamber was able to answer the phone calls of worried shop owners,” Arnold said of her term as President. “We were able to keep our members informed of changes put forth by the City of Southport and the Town of Oak Island, we had an entire website dedicated to COVID and we are still promoting the restaurants and shops by posting their hours of operation, specials that they are

Lucinda Arnold, at right, hands the gavel to incoming President Kim Felts. Below, the 20202021 Chamber Board poses at a social distance.

running, etc.” Arnold has taken away an important lesson from her time as Chamber President. “I feel that I have learned to always be looking at the big picture and how each decision made affects what the picture will look like when finished. Will it be a masterpiece or a stick figure drawing,” she wondered. “The choice is up to us.”

history, or a new business can ask other businesses about expectations--- when they can reopen, when employees will be available, when customers will return. For instance, during a hurricane, a business on Oak Island knows that if

Karen Sphar, Chamber executive Vice President and one of the Chamber’s full-time employees, also spoke to us about how the Chamber has been handling the pandemic.

How does the COVID situation stack up against natural disasters of the past?

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the winds on the bridges get to a certain sustained MPH, the bridges are closed, and they will remain closed until a specific criteria is met. That is known and the business community can forecast and prepare accordingly. 2. A business can prepare and mitigate damages, preventing some expenses. For instance, if a business is in a low-lying area and floods, it can mitigate damages by elevating mechanical equipment out of harms way. 3. Insurance – many business interruption insurance policies do not cover pandemics. Businesses regularly insure their business from fire, water, and hurricane loss. 4. Length of time closed or partially shutdown — Some businesses are still mandated to be closed without a sense of when they can reopen. A fire will shut down a business, but the business has some control over the rebuild and when they will reopen. 5. Government involvement — Government agencies are in new territory and as such they don’t have a history to tell them what actions they are taking which can be harmful – both to the individual and a business. In this scenario, all businesses are in the same boat. But with COVID-19, there is no way for a business to forecast openings and closings. If you look at some of the earlier regulations, it caused unfair competition between brick and mortar businesses and online businesses. Products a local business could not sell locally were being sold and delivered daily in our communities by the online merchants.

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What programs did the Chamber have in place before the pandemic that turned out to be useful? 1. A versatile website platform. We could easily add information specific to the pandemic like lists of restaurant openings, online shops for local retailers, list of businesses considered essential, business support information. 2. Go Local Southport-Oak Island Facebook Page. It was a simple change to the existing It’s Worth the Drive Go Local Page to Go Local Southport-Oak Island. We use this page to promote all the above pages, share business informational posts which keep our residents and visitors informed about what the business community is doing. 3. Emails & Blog – We use emails to communicate with our members, but during COVID-19 we sent out as much information as we could to the members. We also made this information available to non -members – they could access the emails by visiting the COVID-19 Business Information Pages. We also used email communications with residents that had previously signed up for Chamber news updates to keep them informed on games and activities they could do to promote our small businesses. 4. Social media – we had a strong social media presence on Instagram and Facebook but 2019/20 Chamber President Lucinda Arnold started weekly videos sharing information about happenings in the Southport-Oak Island area. This has been well received and we plan on continuing this going forward. 5. Business Connections – weekly re-

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ferrals meeting with the members. We continued them but moved them to Webex so that we could keep our connections going. We then added back in our Coffee with the Girls, Benefit YOU and Out of the Box Learning on Webex. 6. Faces of Commerce â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Facebook Live on Thursdays at 10 am where we talk with a member of the business community and showcase that business. Early on it was a great way to get the message out who is still open, who had online sales.

What has been the biggest challenge in dealing with this? What has

surprised you most? 1. For the Chamber, all the activities and events that have been postponed or moved to a virtual platform. Most businesspeople are social by nature and desire to make personal connections is important. For its members, just keeping up with the changes and seeing our members, friends and colleagues suffer or struggle. 2. The amount of negativity on social media has surprised me. We knew social media could be negative, but the amount of content directed at the business com-

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CURRENTS this market. That is unless you have your own plane — then we have that as well with the Cape Fear Regional Jetport. 4. Thankfully, building and trades did not see much of a prolonged impact. They are thriving.

munity for the sole purpose of damaging a person’s livelihood has been disturbing. If you don’t like something a business is doing, talk with the owner or just don’t use that business. We promote being a positive social poster. Look for the good and you will find it. Once you find it, promote it. Doing that will make you feel better and bring you less stress.

What programs has the chamber developed to deal with the pandemic?

Do you have a sense of how businesses in this area have fared compared to other tourism-heavy areas? Our tourism industry is thriving. We are remote in the sense that we are not in the hustle and bustle of metropolitan cities and beach towns. People are looking for destinations that are off the beaten path and we are perfectly fitted for this market. We know that our real estate, construction and trades industries have either recovered or never missed a beat. Our restaurants are holding their own but at 50% occupancy that is to be expected.

What do you think are the strengths of our business community that have and will continue to help us weather this storm? 1. Our location – we are growing and will continue to grow.

2. Our business community – they can pivot and make necessary changes if it is a level playing field and they are given the time necessary to make drastic changes. 3. Drive-In market for Tourism – Driving and not flying to a destination is popular now and we are perfectly positioned for

1. Gave tips on how to support our business community during a pandemic. 2. Southport-Oak Island Bingo game 3.Restaurant Opening Listings 4.Local Online Shopping Listings 5. Business Support Information Page 6. Advocacy for our Business Community with the City and Towns. 7. Webinar with US Chamber of Commerce and Congressman David Rouzer 8. The Chamber created the Southport-Oak Promise to complement the State’s efforts with Count on Me NC. Both programs promote the three W’s — wear a face covering, wait 6 feet apart and wash your hands frequently. The importance of the the 3 W’s is stressed for the consumer, businesses and employ-

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Has there been much collaboration between Chambers of Commerce state-wide or even nationally? 1. We have utilized many resources of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce 2. We have kept in touch with the North Brunswick Chamber of Commerce and shared resources and information.

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What do you see as the chamber’s greatest success during this pandemic? 1. Advocacy for our Business Community with the City and Towns. 2. Information Funnel. We provided timely information to the business community about where to get help and changes.

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What village would be complete without a General Store? Thisnone came from west west Street in Southport where it was built in the late 1930’s, selling everyhting from candy to hog feed. Hemphill relocated the building here, cleaned up all the old lead paint, and added a front porch. The water wheel is hand-built based on a photo of one from Boone, NC

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Community

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ower Cape Fear LifeCare’s annual end-of-summer gala, Last Chance for White Pants, will feature a twist this year, in light of COVID-19, and to help protect the health and safety of participants. The gala is the local nonprofit’s largest fundraiser of the year. Reimagined as the Last Chance for White Pants: House Party Edition, the fundraiser will include most of the pieces that attendees have long enjoyed, but this year in small groups, with hosts holding mini gatherings with close friends and family to raise much-needed funds to support the nonprofit healthcare provider. The event will also feature a virtual silent auction open to the entire community.

“With the social distancing and gathering size restrictions that are currently in place and looking at the current projections from state and federal experts, we had concerns about hosting more than 500 people at our long-time presenting sponsor, Audi Cape Fear, for the 2020 gala,” said Terrie Priest, LCFL Foundation Manager. “We made the difficult decision to change the way the 2020 Last Chance

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for White Pants Gala, originally scheduled for Aug. 29, would be hosted, but we didn’t want the weekend to pass without a chance to celebrate the end of summer and to celebrate LCFL. Spreading out the event across many locations over an entire weekend will allow us to still enjoy all the fun and festivities of Last Chance for White Pants from the comfort of our homes, while limiting crowd size and allowing for social distancing.” Especially during its 40th anniversary year and the recent public health emergency, the nonprofit’s administration hopes that it can continue to count on its long-standing support from the communities it serves in being able to raise the funds it needs to ensure no one in our area is ever refused care when living with a serious or life-limiting illness. Between Thursday, Aug. 27 and Sunday, Aug. 30, hosts will hold dinner parties, brunch parties, wine tastings and everything in between, while smaller numbers will ensure gatherings stay in line with CDC recommendations to limit guests’ potential exposure.

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Stefani Connel, MD Event Toolkits will help hosts plan a memorable White Pants House Party with room to add their own touch and flair. LCFL is currently recruiting hosts for the house parties; those interested in hosting a party or making a donation should visit WhitePants.org. “With so many changes in the world and in our community right now, there are two things that don’t change and that won’t change. One is the gift of giving back to people who need help, and the second is that there are people here who desperately need help,” said Ana Brown, 2020 Last Chance for White Pants Co-Chair. “This year we are honored to be able to have small group parties for the people who have always given back to still give back and raise money for those who need the services of Lower Cape Fear LifeCare. We’re fortunate to be able to get together with friends and use it as a way to help people. Hosts can reach out to their circle of friends or neighbors and create an

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“It doesn’t have to be a formal dinner; there don’t have to be any set boundaries,” added Co-Chair Mike Brown. “It’s anything folks feel comfortable with.” In addition to dinners, Mike and Ana Brown said, hosts could host bingo nights, picnics, cul-de-sac dinners, or get-togethers with tennis teams and book clubs that are already meeting virtually or in small groups. Hosts select their own guest lists, so they can choose group sizes and event set ups with which they feel comfortable. All proceeds from Last Chance for White Pants stay local, providing care for individuals and families in our community. Each year, Lower Cape Fear LifeCare provides more than $1 million in care and support to local families, ensuring that every-

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one has access to the highest quality of care at a time when they need it most. Despite the changes and challenges presented by COVID-19, LCFL continues to provide care to more than 950 patients and their

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ART BEAT

The Jewelry Psychic Maria Grocott Creates Found Item Art STORY BY CARLA EDSTROM

’m always stumbling across cool treasures on the ground like pretty rocks, pennies, and other trinkets. I was told when I was young that when I found a coin it was a message from a loved one that had passed away. So, I’ve always thought of them as little gifts from my dad. I have a jar with found objects like feathers and coins that sits on my desk and reminds me of him, and makes me feel connected to him again. One local artist has found a way to incorporate that love of found things into making unique jewelry. St. James artist Stephanie Maria Grocott, aka The Jewelry Psychic, often uses objects she has found in nature for her unique jewelry designs. “I love using resin to honor the surprising gifts I receive from nature, like feathers, deceased butterflies, or turtle shells I find when I go on during my bike rides, runs, doggie walks, or golf games.” Grocott uses several different methods in creating her one-of-a-kind pieces. From upscaling vintage jewelry to preserving a butterfly in resin, her work is thoughtful and grounded in love. “Creating jewelry is a spiritual experience for me. It’s almost like prayer in action. It’s a physical way to honor the poetry of life,” she said. “My greatest inspiration is God’s daily sunsets, cloud art, the twists and turns of a tree branch, the biology and beauty of everything coming together to create this amazing world we live in. Besides the physical creativity I see in everyday nature, the abstract is also a muse like love, resilience, humor, maturity, growth, and the stories of these we witness in our

lives,” she said. “I love finding interesting old pieces of jewelry and restoring them in my own fashion.” Her business, The Jewelry Psychic, started as a concept centered around creating gifts that were personal to the recipient. She now has several different jewelry lines using resin, vintage silverware, metals, and crystals. “They would contact me and I’d create a piece for them based on my intuition and the feelings I’d receive about the eventual ’giftee’ of the piece. My grandmother was psychic and I believe I inherited some of her intuitive gifts, which I use now in my jewelry making endeavors,” she said. “I still make commissions from time to time, but I really love the freedom of creating whatever I want for whomever I want. I like to see what pieces resonate with people and why.” Grocott is strongly influenced by the art of Frieda Kahlo. “Her life’s struggles and happiness explode through her art, and that’s kind of what I’m about,” said Grocott. “I majored in Spanish in college and traveled to Peru and Mexico, where I became fluent in

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will continue to be,” she said. “Jewelry was always there for me when things got rough in the real world. I could escape my problems or other people’s drama by being spontaneous and getting lost in a creative act.” Grocott also uses hand-picked crystals in her creations. “When I was studying in Peru in my early twenties, I discovered a love of collecting crystals,” she said. “I’ve become a huge collector and have merged my two passions, crystal collecting, and jewelry making. Most of my pieces involve unique, beautiful stones I believe are meant to help others through their journey. “An example of one of my ‘Formula Bracelets’ is one called ‘Grounding’. I use different crystals — Tiger Eye, Red Jasper, and Smokey Quartz, and they all work together to help ground the person who wears it,” she explained. “I have chosen crystals that are a formula for a specific intention.” “My beadwork and business upkeep happens in a little office in our home. Every time I enter this space I take a deep breath and instantly feel relaxed. My crystal collection resides there, and every morning I start my day with yoga and stretching in the room. I burn incense and listen to old records I pick up from thrift stores. For me, one of the most exciting things about my

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Communities In Schools of Brunswick County and CIS Thrift Shops are hosting the annual “CIS Back to School Supply Drive” during the month of August. Supplies will be collected at all CIS Thrift Shop locations in Brunswick County and the CIS main office in Boiling Spring Lakes beginning August 1. There are four CIS Thrift Shops located conveniently throughout the county for easy school supply drop-off. CIS Thrift Shops are located in Boiling Spring Lakes, Leland, Southport, and Sunset Beach. The CIS mission of surrounding students with a community of support, empowering them to stay in school and achieve in life, ties in perfectly with our school supply drive for students.

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Needed Supplies  Back packs  Composition notebooks - wide ruled

 Spiral notebooks - college ruled  Loose leaf paper - college ruled  #2 pencils & erasers  Dry erase markers  Glue sticks  Crayons  Blue or black ink pens  Colored pencils  2-inch three ring binders  Dividers for two inch binders  Headphones or ear buds  Pencil pouch for binder  School supply box

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COMMUNITY Supply Drive” donations can be dropped off at any CIS Thrift Shop location or the CIS main office located at 3148 George II Highway, Unit 2 in Boiling Spring Lakes. CIS will have large yellow donation bins located at each CIS Thrift Shop and a collection point located at the CIS Administration office in Boiling Spring Lakes. This year we are sending out a challenge to partner organizations and Brunswick County residents to help CIS make this the best Back to School Supply Drive yet! Last year, we were able to collect enough school supplies to fill ¾ of a storage container, but missed the mark on stuffing it full. This is the year we can do it with your help! We want to get supplies to students as quickly as possible once school begins, so donations are needed as soon as possible. Financial gifts may also be made to support the school supply drive and can be mailed to CIS of Brunswick County, P.O. Box 10087, Southport, NC 28461, or dropped off at the CIS office in Boiling Spring Lakes. While school may look a little different

this year, students will need these supplies more than ever. With more families struggling financially due to COVID-19, and students potentially needing supplies for home use and use in the classroom, more supplies will be needed to support students who otherwise would not be prepared for the start of the new school year. Let’s join together to make certain all students, regardless of personal circumstance, have the tools needed to start the new school year ready to learn and grow. CIS Thrift Shop locations: Boiling Spring Lakes, 3000 George II Highway, 910-8453555; Leland, 117-I Village Road, 910-769-6956; Southport, 1635 N. Howe Street, 910-457-7008; Sunset Beach, 1780-8 Chandlers Lane, 910-579-2300. CIS Administrative office

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SAVOR

A Rare Sweet Treat

Tiki Pineapple Brings Dole Whips To The Beach STORY AND PHOTOS BY JEFFREY STITES

am a huge Disney Geek. Let’s just get that out there. I am an adult who loves going to Walt Disney World, with or without our now-grown son. One of the joys of the Disney parks is the snacks that have come to be, at least in part, part of the parks’ identity. Mickey-shaped pretzels, Rice Krispie Treats and ice cream bars, churros, and my personal favorite, the Dole Whip. Dole Whips are traditionally found at the Aloha Isle Refreshments booth in Adventureland. This is tucked in behind the Magic Carpets of Aladdin, next to the Enchanted Tiki Room and very near the entrance to the Jungle Cruise. This is one of my favorite spots in Disney’s Magic Kingdom. The sounds and smells transport you away, and that is the root of my joy at Disney’s parks. Imagine how happy it made me to find out that I could grab a little taste of that nostalgia, of that Disney Magic, just minutes from my house. When I saw a photo from the Tiki Pineapple Whips guys pop up on my Instagram feed, I kind of freaked out. I didn’t believe it at first, but yes, it was true. These guys, Drew and

Leeann Peterson and Chip Walton, have the Dole Whips I love and they’re serving them up right on my island. I had to share their story, so we had a cionverstion with Drew.

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Below Left: Drew Peterson; Above, the Famous Dole Whip; Below left, Dew and Chip

When did you open here? What is your background? Are you part of a partnership? Tiki Pineapple whips is a beach-side, family-owned and -operated Dole Whip business. We cater to locals and tourists alike by specializing in and perfecting the famous Dole pineapple whips and floats. We officially opened June 18th at 4602 East Beach Dr. (between Middleton park and the public beach cabana). I was a firefighter/paramedic for 20 years prior to my move to OKI and my wife and my business partner, Chip, are both Physician Assistants. Last year, as my wife transitioned into her new career as a PA, I was on the hunt for a new, fun, family-oriented business venture. I have long loved the

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famous Dole whips and learned that I could potentially obtain the highly coveted recipe. I then approached our close family friend, Chip, with the opportunity to invest. He loved the idea and was all in! We worked together to open up Tiki Pineapple Whips and this became our quarantine project. We were very fortunate to find the perfect spot right at the park, public parking, and beach access.

What do you offer at your business? What exactly is a Dole Whip? A Dole whip is a delicious and unique pineapple soft serve, although it is very different from ice cream. Dole whips are dairy-free, lactose-free, gluten-free, vegan and allergy-friendly. The pineapple Dole whips are actually free of the “Big 8” allergens as delineated by the FDA, so it is a wonderful alternative for many different diets! At Tiki Pineapple Whips, we offer our pineapple Dole whips in small and regular sized servings, as well as quart-size take home options. We also have the famous Dole whip floats, which consist of the pineapple whip with cold Dole pineapple juice served on top. It’s a crowd pleaser!

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SAVOR We’re kind of familiar with Dole whips from Disney World. Was that your inspiration? Most folks are aware of the Dole Whips from either Disney World or the Dole plantation in Hawaii, as were we. The now famous Dole Whips and Floats were introduced to the public in 1986 at these locations and quickly gained somewhat of a cult following! Seeing how much everyone loves this cool treat, I thought why not bring it locally for Oak Island and the surrounding areas to enjoy!

What brought you to Oak Island? My wife and I relocated to Brunswick county for her to begin her new career shortly after graduation. While out exploring the surrounding areas, we fell in love with Oak Island. The beaches are beautiful, the people are friendly and there is a strong sense of community here. We decided to not only build our home and settle down here but to bring the business for all to enjoy as well! The people of OKI have been so supportive and welcoming.

How has it been launching a business in the middle of a pandemic? What challenges have you faced? How have you overcome them? Can you point to something you’ve learned that you think will serve you particularly well going forward? The COVID-19 pandemic and the innumerable unknowns that came along with it did pose a unique challenge for a new start-up business. There were multiple delays with equipment, supplies, certifications, and permits. This was all coupled with learning and complying with the newly issued CDC guidelines and standards for safely opening and serving the public. Luckily, and coincidently, we are designed as an outside pickup only business which allows for safe social distancing. We 100 percent comply with the CDC cleaning guidelines/regimens, socially distance employees, and wear masks so everyone can safely enjoy our product. We like to think it brings a little Hawaii sunshine and Walt Disney happiness during a rather difficult time. We pride ourselves on being a safe, local destination for a cool treat, and good, friendly conversations.

Can you speak to the community’s support of your business so far? The locals and tourists of Oak Island have really been supportive, welcoming and hospitable! The locals and tourists have made Tiki Pineapple Whips a designated destination on their summer to-do lists. We really enjoy seeing our repeat, loyal customers as well as all of the new faces! We were truly welcomed with open arms and are super excited to be here. We really enjoy meeting our customers and sharing the Dole Whip story!

What are your plans for the future? In the near future we plan to expand the Tiki Pineapple Whips territory and bring this treat to more of the surrounding local beaches for all to enjoy!

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206 SE 78TH STREET

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303 OCEAN DRIVE

505 WEST BEACH DRIVE

248 NE 62ND STREET

4 bedrooms, 3 ½ baths $575,000

3 bedrooms, 2 baths $175,000

5 bedrooms, 4 baths $709,000

4 bedrooms, 2 baths $698,000

3 bedrooms, 3 baths $459,900

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401 CLARENDON AVENUE

4271 CHERRY LAUREL DRIVE

808 WEST YACHT DRIVE

2228 EAST BEACH DRIVE

877 HOLLYBRIAR DRIVE SE

3 bedrooms, 2 ½ baths $580,000

3 bedrooms, 2 baths $196,400

5 bedrooms, 5 baths $1,125,000

5 bedrooms, 3 baths $835,000

3 bedrooms, 3 ½ baths $824,900

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3 bedrooms, 2 baths $279,900

3 bedrooms, 2 baths $169,900

3 bedrooms, 3 baths $389,900

3 bedrooms, 2 baths $199,900

2 bedrooms, 1 bath $169,500

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1224 OPACA DRIVE

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7503 EAST BEACH DRIVE

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3745 PLAYERS CLUB DRIVE

3 bedrooms, 2 baths $345,000

3 bedrooms, 4 ½ baths $995,000

5 bedrooms, 3 ½ baths $839,000

3 bedrooms, 2 baths $195,000

4 bedrooms, 2 ½ baths $409,000

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FITNESS

Surviving The Summer Heat

The Importance of Staying Hydrated STORY BY BRIAN TULLY, MS

here is no doubt we are in the dog days of summer here in southeast North Carolina. Heat advisories are a daily occurrence. The best defense is to stay indoors in the air conditioning. To add to that though, hydration is incredibly important. Sweating is your body’s natural temperature control mechanism. It is hard for your body to generate the proper cooling effect if you are dehydrated. To help survive these hot days, I recommend getting enough water each day. Keep reading to find out how much you need each day, tips for getting it in, and the many benefits that come with proper hydration.

Benefits

There are numerous benefits to staying properly hydrated. Some may be obvious and some not so obvious. While this list is not all-inclusive, one thing is certain; the benefits of staying properly hydrated heavily outweigh the harmful effects of dehydration. •The human body is composed of more than 60-70 percent water; the slightest drop in this level can impact all bodily function! •Helps reduce the risks of heart disease. •Helps to maintain healthy body weight by increasing metabolism and regulating appetite. •Improves workout performance and recovery. •Decreases the risk of certain types of cancers, including colon, bladder,

and breast cancer. •Helps flush out toxins and waste from your body. •Help you feel energized throughout the day, including improved mental clarity, memory and attention. •Helps deliver nutrients, vitamins, and minerals to your body, helping your body function healthily and properly. •Helps relieve joint pain; if you are properly hydrated; your joints will thank you! •Naturally moisturizes the skin, giving it a healthy glow.

been a common recommendation given by health and fitness professionals over the years, but there is no scientific evidence to support this claim. Some experts suggest that you can take your weight in pounds and divide that in half to get a good estimate of how many ounces of water you need each day. This is a good baseline estimate method and one that we use at Better Together Fitness. It’s easy to figure out and easy to remember. However, this is truly a baseline and you will need to adjust this based on physical activity levels, diet factors, and general climate factors. To get a little more specific with the numbers, the Dietary Reference Intake as published by the Institute of Medicine is 13 cups of fluid (101.4 oz.) for sedentary men and 9 cups of fluid (74.4 oz.) for sedentary women each day. This amount is for actual fluid intake and does not include water provided in foods. Whichever method you are using, remember that this is a baseline amount and more water is recommended for individuals who are physically active or exposed to a hot environment. It is also recommended to include an additional 8 oz. of water

for every caffeinated/alcoholic beverage consumed. Both caffeine and alcohol are diuretics, which cause you to lose water faster. You’ll know you are at a good hydration level based on the color of your urine. Think of the color of lemonade (pale yellow) as a goal indicator.

Tips to Reach Your Goal Amount

Remember it is important to use these tips to spread out your overall needed intake throughout the day. Don’t chug massive amounts at one time to meet your goal number. That will just increase your steps for the day with many more trips to the bathroom. •Splurge on the perfect reusable water bottle •One with a unique design, favorite color, or inspirational message on it •Carry it with you at all times •Refill it as soon as it’s empty •Track Your Progress •Use an app on your smartphone like FitBit, MyFitnessPal, etc.

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amount of water more days over a week •Freshen it up with Some Fruit •Try adding fresh lemon, lime, oranges or even cucumber to flavor your water •Create a System •Have one glass (610 oz.) every hour on the hour while at work •Stop a couple of hours before bedtime, so it doesn’t impact sleep •Make a Rule •Find something you have a habit of doing regularly, and make a rule to drink one full glass (8-10 oz.) of water every time you do it •Take Baby Steps •Update the app every time you finish your current bottle/glass

snack have at least 8-10 oz. of water with it

•Make it a Ritual •Have a big glass (8-10 oz.) of water at every transitional point of the day: •drink at least 8 oz. as soon as you get out of bed; place it on your nightstand and drink it after turning off the alarm clock •just before leaving the house •when you sit down at work •when you get home from work

•Drink When You Have a Munchie Attack •Are you REALLY hungry? Hunger can be mistaken for thirst. If it has only been an hour or so since your last meal and you are feeling hunger pains try drinking a glass of water…chances are you are just a little behind on your water intake

•Make it Part of Every Meal •Every time you eat a meal or

•If you are currently nowhere near reaching your goal amount of water each day, take it slow…add a few more ounces daily until you reach the goal amount specific to you. •Your trips to the bathroom may increase at first, but once your body adapts to the steady supply of fluid, you will go less frequently. These are just a few helpful tips. You don’t need to implement all of them to reach your goal. Pick what works for you. Try one or two. Keep the ones that work for you in your regimen…get rid of the ones that don’t. Stay focused on reaching the end goal and help your body stay cool and healthy. If you have any questions or other thoughts to share, I would love to hear from you! Even though we are all separated right now, we are still Better Together. Brian@BetterTogetherFitness.com BetterTogetherFitness.com

•Buddy System •Challenge a family member, co-worker or friend to a fun competition •See who can hit their goal

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CALENDAR August

Aug 28 — Carolina Line Bluegrass Band

EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES/ OUTDOOR SPACES THAT HAVE OPENED We’ve included events here that are still listed as scheduled, but please remember that all events, dates and times are subject to change.

Summer Concert Series — Oak Island Bring chairs or a blanket and enjoy music and an ocean breeze. There’s plenty of room to spread out on the Middleton Park fields on SE46th Street and Dolphin Drive. The concert is 6:308:30 pm. Aug 7 — Rivermist Aug 14 — The Cruise Brothers Band Aug 21 — Dave’s Not Home

Sept 3 (Thursday) — Alex Key & The Locksmiths Odell Williamson Auditorium Brunswick Community College Sept 3 — The Kingston Trio — The iconic American folk and pop group performs. Check https://www.brunswickcc. edu/odell-williamson-auditorium/ for ticket information. Oak Island Farmers Market, Mondays through the season Mondays, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the Middleton Park fields, SE 46th and Dolphin. Shop for produce, baked goods, jellies and jams, honey, spices, kettle corn and more right across the street from the ocean. Free parking in the cabana parking lots. BSL Neighbors Market Shop for locally-grown and made

Please do your part and help reduce the spread of COVID19. If we all work together, maybe next month’s calendar will be much bigger!!!!

items at this monthly neighborhood market, held next to The Office Coffee and Wine Bar, 3280 George II Highway in Boiling Spring Lakes. The Market dates for August are the 1st and 15th, 9 am to 2 pm. Social distancing measures will be in place. Check BSL Neighbors Market on Facebook. Riverwalk Farmers Market Riverwalk Park, 580 River Road, Belville

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Fridays 11 am to 6 pm, Saturdays 10 am - 6 pm and Sundays 11 am - 4 pm. Fresh seafood, seasonings and all things related to seafood, and lots of fresh produce, all with the beautiful backdrop of the Brunswick River. Brunswick Town/Fort Anderson State Historic Site 8884 St. Philip’s Rd. SE, Winnabow The grounds are open again, though the building and exhibits remain closed. There is plenty to do and see outside, with historic ruins, great information on the site’s history, and some of the most beautiful riverfront property in the County. Hours are 9 am to 5 pm, Tuesday through Saturday. Brunswick Wellness Coalition Virtual Walk with a Doc is Aug 8; find Brunswick Wellness Coalition on Facebook for details on how to join the online sessions via Zoom. Recordings of previous online sessions are also available.

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NC Maritime Museums - Southport Check out these online programs while the Museum is still closed: Live Learning on Facebook on Tuesdays at 5 pm; Story time with Captain Meanie on YouTube on Wednesdays at 3 pm; Trivia Thursdays at 10 am on Facebook; Craft time on Facebook with Captain Meanie at 11 am on Fridays; and Sunday stretch at 11 am on Instagram. Barbee and Harper Libraries (Oak Island and Southport) Curbside delivery is now available reserve your book and pick it up outside the library. Call 910-371-9442. Visit https://www.brunswickcountync.gov/ library/ for more information about the Brunswick County Library system and a list of other reading resources. Find Friends of the Library Southport & Oak Island for details on upcoming Imagine Your Story projects for children.

Outside Fitness Programs Boiling Spring Lakes Get some exercise and have some fun outdoors with the Boiling Spring Lakes Parks and Recreation Department. Thursdays are water aerobics classes at Spring Lake Park, Shelter 2, at 10 am. The class is just $1 — bring your own foam noodle. Check https:// www.cityofbsl.org/Default.aspx?pageid=209 for a schedule of classes.

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CALENDAR WINE, BEER AND COFFEE DOC MERIDIAN WINERY 305 N. Howe St., Southport

Open for businesses, selling bottles and cans. Limited seating inside, but there’s space outside too - stop by before our Doc Meridian friends close up shop at the end of the month.

Southport Tap and Cellar 827 N. Howe Street

Offering craft beers brought in from across the State. Check Facebook for hours and details for online trivia games.

The Lazy Turtle Oceanfront Grille 601 Ocean Drive

Limited seating and hours, bit a new menu to welcome you back. Check Facebook for specials.

UNCORKED BY THE SEA WINE SHOP & GALLERY 602 N. Howe Street

Shop inside, call 910-454-0633 or shop online at www.uncorkedbythesea.com. Or, sit in the courtyard and enjoy a glass or two. Open Tuesday through Saturday 11 am to 5 pm.

GRAPE & ALE

8521 E. Oak Island Drive

Stocked with your old favorites and new wines to try. Check www. thegrapeandale.com or find them on Facebook for daily and weekly specials.

SILVER COAST WINERY TASTING ROOM 105 N. Howe Street

Brunswick County’s first and only winery and original Craft Beer Bar. Now selling draft beer again. Check Facebook for specials and hours.

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THE WINE RACK

102 W. Brown St., Southport.

The patio is open with limited seating. Check Facebook for more details.

The Office Coffee and Wine Bar

3280 George II Highway (NC 87), Boiling Spring Lakes Sit a spell with friends and enjoy a fancy coffee drink, good food, a plain cup of joe or a glass of wine, and grab a bottle for later. Friday nights are Family Fun Night, with games starting at 6 pm.

AMERICAN FISH CO 150 Yacht Basin, Southport FISHY FISHY CAFÉ 106 Yacht Basin, Southport

Specials and the live music schedule shared on Facebook when available.

TIKI TAVERN 104 E. 8th Street, Southport SUNDOZ SPORTS BAR & TAVERN 8620 E. Oak Island Dr., Oak Island

Check Facebook for specials and food truck appearances.

LIVE ENTERTAINMENT

— As of press time, these establishments were not open yet, but we didn’t want to leave them out! We know they’ll welcome everyone back once they can re-open. THE PUB OF SOUTHPORT

Check the Pub’s Facebook page for specials, 1513 N. Howe, Unit 10, Southport.

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TAKE-OUT GUIDE

WE OFFER THIS TAKE-OUT GUIDE AS A HELP TO OUR HUNGRY READERS LOOKING FOR A BREAK FROM COOKING THEMSELVES AND AS A HELP TO OUR RESTAURANT COMMUNITY FACING THE CHALLENGE OF REMAINING VIABLE IN THE FACE OF SOCIAL DISTANCING RESTRICTIONS. THE INFORMATION WAS AS TIMELY AND ACCURATE AS WE COULD MAKE IT AT PRESS TIME, BUT AS THIS SITUATION IS CHANGING DAILY, DETAILS MAY CHANGE DURING THE MONTH. WE URGE EVERYONE TO TRY THEIR BEST TO HELP EACH OTHER AND BE PATIENT AND KIND, AND HAVE COURAGE CLEM’S SEAFOOD

BAR-B-QUE HOUSE

DOC MERIDIAN WINERY

5002 E. Oak Island Dr., Oak Island 910-201-1001 www.bestbbqonthebeach.com Take-out available

BEANA’S KITCHEN

106 SE 58th St., Oak Island 910-278-7209 Text BEANNAS to 33733 to order online via the Chow Now app

BELLA CUCINA

5177 SouthportSupply Rd., Southport 910-454-4540 Call or visit website to place to-go orders

BLUE COW GRILLE

108 Moore Street, Southport 910-363-4402 Call to order take-out and to find out about daily specials

BOB’S DOGS

4351 Long Beach Rd, Southport 457-6958 Take-out available

305 N. Howe St., Southport 208-520-2490 Take-out by appointment only. Text 910-2146200 or email docmeridiansouthport@gmail. com

DRY STREET PUB AND PIZZA

101 E. Brown St., Southport 457-5994 www.drystreetpubandpizza.com Call to order take-out and to hear about great specials!

D’S ITALIAN RESTAURANT

2831 Midway Rd Ste 106 (910) 253-8151 Call ahead and pick up or have it brought to your car. Delivery available in Bolivia, Southport, St. James, Oak Island with $20 minimum order, credit card only

DUFFER’S PUB & GRILLE AT OAK ISLAND GOLF COURSE

8903 E. Oak Island Dr., Oak Island 910-278-3456 • www.bobsdogsoki.com Call or download the Toast Take Out App to order

928 Caswell Beach Rd. Caswell Beach 278-9299 Take-out available. Delivery by golf cart to area around golf course from 5-7 pm

BURNEY’S BAKERY

ERIC’S GRILLE

808 N. Howe St., Southport 454-4222 Take-out available

CAFE KOA

302 N Howe St, Southport, 910-363-4206 Take-out available

CASTUCCI’S AN ITALIAN JOINT 4332 Long Beach Rd, Southport 910-477-6755 Call for Take-out orders

CHASER’S SPORTS BAR AND GRILL 8520 E. Oak Island Dr., Oak Island 910-278-1500 Call for Take-out

1671 N. Howe St., Southport 910-457-9024 Take-out available

1541 N. Howe St., Southport • 457-5143 Call ahead for take-out

FISH HOUSE RESTAURANT

5710 57th Place W., Oak Island 910-278-6012 • www.bwpresort.com Call ahead for Take-out

106 Yacht Basin Dr., Southport 910-457-1881 www.fishyfishycafe.com Take-out avialble, boat pick up, too!

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HAAG & SONS

7901 E. Oak Island Dr. 278-1234 Call take-pout order in ahead if possible

6402 E. Oak Island Dr. 250-1165 Call or online ordering for take-out or delivery to Southport/Oak Island area

MOORE STREET MARKET

130 E. Moore St., Southport, 910-3634203 Order online at moorestreetmarket.net for take-out. Lunch delivery from 11 am-3 pm in a limited area

MOORE STREET OYSTER BAR 110 E. Moore Street, Southport (910) 363-5115 Call for take-out and delivery

MR. P’S BISTRO

ISLAND JO COFFEE ‘N CAFE

309 N. Howe St., Southport 910-457-0801 www.mrpsbistro.com Ordering begins at 3 pm for pick-up beginning at 5 pm

JOE LOVES LOBSTER ROLLS

NANCY JO’S HOMEMADE BAKERY

JONES SEAFOOD HOUSE

OAK ISLAND DELI AND PUB

7916 E. Oak Island Drive (910) 250-1677 Take-out available

3148 George II Hwy, BSL 845-3355 Take-out and delivery available

6404 E. Oak Island Dr., Oak Island 910-278-5231 Take-out and delivery (with $25 minimum order) available

JUMPIN’ JAVA OAK ISLAND

4022 Old Bridge Rd., Southport • 363-4841 Call ahead for take-out

KAI JOE’S

4722 E Oak Island Dr, Oak Island Phone: (910) 622-1509 Call to place a take-out order. Menu at www. kaijoestacos.com

KOKO CABANA

705 Ocean Drive, Oak Island (910) 933-6222 Take out and delivery to the beach surrounding the Oak Island pier

KOPP’S KWIK STOP II

FAMOUS SUBS AND PIZZA

FISHY FISHY CAFE

8521 E. Oak Island Dr. Oak Island, 910-933-4384 Take-out wine, crowlers and growlers

HIPPIE CHICK GRANOLA CO.

BAMBINI’S PIZZERIA

1513 N Howe St, Southport 477-9352 Call ahead for delivery and take-out

GRAPE AND ALE

3196 George II Hwy., Southport, 910-845-7700 Takeout available

LAZY TURTLE BAR & GRILL

601 Ocean Drive, Oak Island, 910-278-7725 Take out and delivery within five miles

LITTLE BIT’S GRILL

5902 E. Oak Island Dr. , Oak Island 910-278-6430 Take-out available

MARKETPLACE ON HOWE 310 N. Howe St. 910-538-9089 Take-out seafood and produce

8600 e. Oak Island Dr., Apt #4 910-477-2174 Take-out and delivery. Call for daily specials. 5422 E. Oak Island Dr., 910-278-4005 Take-out available

OAK ISLAND RESTAURANT

6302 E. Oak Island Dr. , 910-201-9925 Call ahead for take-out

OAK ISLAND SUBS AND SALADS

5705 E. Oak Island Dr. 910-278-9040 www.okisubshop.com Call, order online, or download the app by searching Oak Island Sub Shop in the app store for take-out

PELICAN SEAFOOD

6235 Oak Island Dr., 910-933-4615 Take home some fresh seafood!

PEPPERONI GRILL AT THE BEACH 4320 East Beach Drive • 250-1190 www.pepperonigrillnc.com Take-out and delivery. Call or order online

THE PEPPERONI GRILL

3156 George II Hwy, Boiling Spring Lakes 845-5151 • www.pepperonigrillnc.com Call or order online for take-out and delivery

THE PIRATES DECK

5827 E. Oak Island Dr, Oak Island 910-933-4615 Take-out and elivery to Oak Island

PIZZA SHACK

6212 E. Oak Island Dr., • 278-6781 Call for take-out and delivery

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PORTS OF CALL

SHAGGER JACKS

116 N. Howe St., Southport, 457-4544 8004 E. Oak Island Dr., Oak Island 910-933-4103 www.portsofcallbistro.com Call for take-out, full menu and special www.shaggerjacksoki.com Call for take-out orders. Picnic tables placed family-style dinners available 6’ apart available outside

POTTERS SEAFOOD

94 Yacht Basin St., 457-0101 Pick up a variety of fresh seafood

RUSSELL’S PLACE

5700 E. Oak Island Drive 910-278-3070 Take-out available

RUSTY HOOKS DOCKSIDE GRILL

SOUTHPORT CHEESE SHOP

417 N. Howe St., 910-477-6387 www.southportcheeseshop.com Call ahead with credit card or exact change curbside

SOUTHPORT SIAM

1131 Atlantic Ave, Southport 910-363-5063 Take-out available

4907 Fish Factory Rd Southport, (910) 477-6616 www.rustyhooksdockside.com SOUTHPORT SMOKE HOUSE Call or order online for take-out, curb and 1102 N. Howe St., Southport 910-363-5035 dock pick-up and delivery in a limited area Take-out available

SAN FELIPE

1671 N. Howe St., Ste. 1, Southport & 4961 Long Beach Rd. SE 910-454-0950 Take-out available

SOUTHPORT TAP AND CELLAR

827 N. Howe St., 910-477-6419 Call ahead for curbside pick-up. Beer delivery to Southport, Oak Island and BSL

STAARR CAKES BAKERY

200 Country Club Dr., Suite E, Oak Island 512-8881 www.staarrcakes.com

Take-out available

SWAIN SEAFOOD SHACK

8317 E Oak Island Dr, Oak Island, Phone: (910) 448-5056 Take-out and delvery to Oak Island and Long Beach Rd.

111 S. Howe St., Southport 910-457-7017 www.trollystophotdogs.com Take-out and delivery within 5 miles

TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFÉ

THAI PEPPERS

1671 N. Howe St. #1A, Southport 910-363-4908 www.tropicalsmoothiecafe.com Call for take-out and delivery

THE OFFICE COFFEE & WINE BAR

TURTLE ISLAND RESTAURANT & CATERING

115 E. Moore St., Southport 457-0095 • www.thaipeppersnc.us Take-out available 3280 George II HWY (BSL) Southport NC 910-351-8093 www.theofficecoffeeandwinebar.com Take-out available

THE SAUCY SOUTHERNER

501 N Howe Street, Southport (910) 477-6065 Call ahead for take-out

TRANQUIL HARBOR

5908 E. Oak Island Drive Oak Island Call (910) 250-1294 Take-out and delivery to Oak Island and St. James

6220 E. Oak Island Dr., Oak Island 910-278-4944 Take-out and delivery on Oak Island

UNCORKED BY THE SEA

602 N. Howe St. Southport, 910-454-0633 Call or email ptwuncorked@gmail.com for take-out or delviery to Southport and St. James. Must be over 21.

THE WINE RACK

102 W. Brown St. Southport, 910-457-5147 Take-out and delivery

TROLLY STOP

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DINING GUIDE

Now that we can go out to eat again... Check out the Dining Guide and what delicious food the local area has to offer! MODERN AMERICAN THE LIVE OAK ON HOWE

614 N. Howe St. Southport, 910-620-4541 Full Service Catering and Event Venue. Pairing with The Confectionary for off-site and onsite specials occasions. They will work with you to tailor make your event, one to remember. Whether it is at your house or ours..

OLIVER’S ON THE CAPE FEAR

101 West Bay Street, Southport 910-477-9299 oliversonthecapefear.com Fine dining on the Cape Fear—where exquisite southern cuisine meets the salubrious dishes. We also offer great burgers, steaks, and other southern favorites.

M MR. P’S BISTRO

Fried Green Tomato BLT at the Saucy Southerner

SEAFOOD SPECIALTY FISH HOUSE RESTAURANT

5710 57th Place W., Oak Island 910-278-6012 • www.bwpresort.com Offering items such as award-winning chowder and signature crab dip.

M FISHY FISHY CAFE

106 Yacht Basin Dr., Southport 910-457-1881 www.fishyfishycafe.com A sophisticated take on the dockside seafood café, Fishy Fishy serves up plates like Buffalo shrimp, Cajun grouper bites, and Bacon Wrapped Shrimp.

M FRYING PAN

319 West Bay St., Southport 910-363-4382 Featuring homemade sweet potato biscuits and fried seafood, as well as other delicacies such as pan seared grouper.

M ISLAND WAY RESTAURANT

1407 E. Beach Dr., Oak Island 910-278-7770 www.islandwayres.com Offering fine steaks, from filet mignon to flat iron, and fresh seafood, from lobster to crab cakes, with attentive service.

JONES SEAFOOD HOUSE

6404 E. Oak Island Dr., Oak Island 910-278-5231 Family owned since 1964; offering seafood fried, broiled or grilled, plus charbroiled steaks.

MOJO’S ON THE HARBOR

16 Marina Way, Bald Head Island 910-457-7217 www.mojoontheharbor.com Featuring Southern classics :fried pickles, shellfish steam pots to global dishes like Italian meat antipasto and Mediterraneans shrimp and grits.

MOORE STREET OYSTER BAR

110 E. Moore Street, Southport (910) 363-5115 Moore Street Oyster Bar is an oyster pub rooted in the traditions of coastal Southern cooking, epitomized by the seaside town of Southport.

M PROVISION COMPANY 130 Yacht Basin Dr., Southport 910-457-0654

www.provisioncompany.com

Offering a la carte seafood sandwiches, conch fritters, steamed shrimp and more.

RUSTY HOOKS DOCKSIDE GRILL

4907 Fish Factory Rd Southport, (910) 477-6616 www.rustyhooksdockside.com Fun dining featuring fresh local seafood and generational recipes, guaranteed to leave a lasting smile on your face. Come join our small piece of paradise along the coast of Carolina; our team looks forward to greeting you. We welcome boaters to pull up to our docks or contact the Marina Dockmaster on Channel 16, and all others to come down Fish Factory Road and join us for a relaxing meal with a gorgeous view!

SWAIN SEAFOOD SHACK

5119 E Oak Island Dr, Oak Island, Phone: (910) 448-5056 Good food for good people. Locally caught seafood, homemade soups and salad bar.

THE PIRATES DECK

5827 E. Oak Island Dr, Oak Island 910-933-4615 A great local hangout . Everything from Nachos to burgers, to seafood to steaks. Great Bar.

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309 N. Howe St., Southport 910-457-0801 www.mrpsbistro.com Fine low-country cuisine, from crab-stuffed fish du jour to crab cakes and prime rib.

SHAGGER JACKS

8004 E. Oak Island Dr., Oak Island 910-933-4103 www.shaggerjacksoki.com With over 50 beer selections, Shagger Jacks offers an assortment of dishes from steamers to ribs and sweet curry chicken to tacos.

SWAIN’S CUT SEAFOOD

8317 E. Oak Island Dr, (910) 933-6300 Serving fresh, local seafood and delicious and creative baked treats.

TRANQUIL HARBOR

5908 E. Oak Island Drive Oak Island Call (910) 250-12944 Casual family restaurant with a variety of dishes, seafood and daily specials.

TURTLE ISLAND RESTAURANT & CATERING

6220 E. Oak Island Dr., Oak Island 910-278-4944 Casual dining in a tropical setting, with Caribbean inspired seafood as well as steaks, chicken, pork and salads.

WINE & BEER DOC MERIDIAN WINERY

305 N. Howe St., Southport 208-520-2490 Doc Meridian is a local wine shop and winery located in Southport, NC launching in the fall of 2017. We will be serving and selling great wine in NC.

GRAPE AND ALE

8521 E. Oak Island Dr. Oak Island, 910-933-4384 Quaint and eclectic store offering a large selection of wines, beers, and spirits. Perfect for either relaxation or for on the go! Tastings on Fridays 5-8pm,

SILVER COAST WINERY

105 S. Howe St. Southport, 910-777-5151 Brunswick County’s first and only winery and original Craft Beer Bar. Craft Beer and Wine tastings all day, every day! Check out our Facebook page for updated events, specialty beer tastings, and live music.

THE WINE RACK

102 W. Brown St. Southport, 910-457-5147 Offering a selection of wine, cigars, coffees, and accessories, this quaint shop is perfect for a night out. Great service and over 600 wines to choose from.

UNCORKED BY THE SEA

602 N. Howe St. Southport, 910-454-0633 Offers a wide variety of fine wines and craft beers. Enjoy a pleasant evening sipping wine and admiring local art. Thursday wine tastings support local charities 5-7pm.

CAFES, DELIS & GRILLS BEANA’S KITCHEN

106 SE 58th St., Oak Island 910-278-7209 Open from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m., Beana’s serves breakfast and lunch.

BLUE COW GRILLE

108 Moore Street, Southport 910-363-4402 Serving specialty Burgers,.sanwiches and seafood. Lunch and Dinner

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MIDWAY GRILLE

8903 E. Oak Island Dr., Oak Island 910-278-3456 • www.bobsdogsoki.com With custom hot dogs featuring an array of ingredients to homestyle sandwiches like chicken salad and burgers.

2827 Midway Rd SE Suite 100, (910) 253-0777 Serving “classic American food that Rocks!” for lunch and dinner. Sandwiches and entrees available

CHASER’S SPORTS BAR AND GRILL

130 E. Moore St., Southport, 910-363-4203 Open for breakfast and lunch, specializing in organic and fairtrade coffee as well as gourmet sandwiches crafted with Boar’s Head deli meats.

8520 E. Oak Island Dr., Oak Island 910-278-1500 Enjoy BBQ sandwiches, wings, fish ‘n’ chips and more at this sports grill.

ERIC’S GRILLE

1671 N. Howe St., Southport 910-457-9024 Offers old fashioned, hand patted hamburgers, plus bbq, hot dogs, chili cheese fries and breakfast sandwiches and platters.

FAT ANDY’S BURGERS

4655 Southport-Supply Rd SE,, Southport 910-269-7008 Handmade burgers using 100% ground chuck, plus freshly cut French fries.

JERSEY MIKES

5130 Long Beach Rd. SE, Southport 910-477-6261 Subs and sandwiches, fresh salads.

CAFE KOA

302 N Howe St, Southport, 910-363-4206 Gourmet Sandwich Shop & Market With Yummy Goods & Gifts! Soups, Salads & Sandwiches Served Daily!

KOKO CABANA

705 Ocean Drive, Oak Island (910) 933-6222 Open Wed - Sun. Burgers, Seafood, Steaks, Sandwiches, Salads

KOPP’S KWIK STOP II

3196 George II Hwy., Southport, 910-845-7700 Kopp’s grill serves up a full breakfast (available for school kids before class starts, too), plus homemade lunches throughout the day.

LITTLE BIT’S GRILL

5902 E. Oak Island Dr. , Oak Island 910-278-6430 A classic burger joint, onion rings and other sides. Breakfast is served, pancakes and bacon.

LAZY TURTLE BAR & GRILL

601 Ocean Drive, Oak Island, 910-278-7725 Oceanfront dining and entertainment that is easy on the wallet and hard to forget. Tiki bar, arcade with two pool tables and plenty of seating to host your work, friend or family fun!

LOCAL’S FAMILY DINER

832 N. Howe St., Southport 910-457-0444 www.localsfamilydiner.com With a warm and friendly atmosphere, Local’s Family Diner serves breakfast all day long and a seafood and entrée menu for lunch and dinner.

M LOCO JO’S

602 N. Howe St., Suite E, 910-457-9009 A burger joint with fish sandwiches, pulled pork and shrimp wraps. Offers select Vietnamese dishes, too, with over 60 beer selections.

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OAK ISLAND DELI AND PUB

5422 E. Oak Island Dr., 910-278-4005 Offering hamburgers, sub sandwiches, salads, wraps, seafood and daily drink specials.

OAK ISLAND RESTAURANT

6302 E. Oak Island Dr. , 910-201-9925 Here, flounder is prepared the old f fashioned way. Enjoy breakfast, too.

OAK ISLAND SUBS AND SALADS

5705 E. Oak Island Dr. 910-278-9040 From BLT’s with avocado to Cajun and Reuben sandwiches, & other quality sandwiches.

OASIS BAR AND GRILL

8039 River Rd. SE, Southport 910-454-4004 Shrimp in every style, plus sandwiches; try entrées such as scampi and filet mignon.

THE OFFICE COFFEE & WINE BAR

3280 George II HWY (BSL) Southport NC 910-351-8093 www.theofficecoffeeandwinebar.com We serve Roast Magazine’s 2016 Roaster of the year, Espresso, Coffee Drinks(Hot, Frozen, Iced) Smoothies, Variety of Red/White Wines & Craft Beer. Also Pastries, Trays, Breakfast and Lunch Wraps.

OLD BRIDGE DINER

132 Country Club Dr., Oak Island 910-250-1184 A casual diner featuring breakfast & lunch, from fluffy omelets to burgers and fried chicken sandwiches. Open 6am - 2pm.

OLDE BRUNSWICK GENERAL STORE 1450 50 Lakes Dr., Boiling Spring Lakes 910-845-2707 Made-to-order breakfast and lunch grill.

RUSSELL’S PLACE

5700 E. Oak Island Drive 910-278-3070 Serving breakfast and lunch until 2 p.m., Russell’s Place serves up lots of home cooking.

THE SAUCY SOUTHERNER

501 N Howe Street, Southport (910) 477-6065 Offering breakfast & lunch with a southern twist. Real Good Feel Good, Food.

TROLLY STOP

111 S. Howe St., Southport 910-457-7017 www.trollystophotdogs.com A staple in NC, Trolly Stop is renowned across the nation for its one of a kind hot dogs.

M TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFÉ

1671 N. Howe St. #1A, Southport 910-363-4908 www.tropicalsmoothiecafe.com Bold, flavorful food and smoothies with a healthy appeal. Our items are made to order with fresh, simple, superior ingredients.

WILDLIFE RESTAURANT & GRILL

4381 Fish Factory Rd., Southport 910-457-9953 www.wildlifegrill.webs.com Serving a full range of items on our menu from breakfast to home cooked meals.

BARBECUE M SOUTHPORT SMOKE HOUSE

1102 N. Howe St., Southport 910-363-5035 www.southportsmokehouse.com Real wood smoked BBQ and brisket, great side items, and a great family environment.

M BAR-B-QUE HOUSE

5002 E. Oak Island Dr., Oak Island 910-201-1001 www.bestbbqonthebeach.com Hormel ribs are slow d in house and meats are offered with a variety of sauces, from Eastern NC vinegar to Lexington-style red.

ITALIAN M BELLA CUCINA

5177 SouthportSupply Rd., Southport 910-454-4540 www.belladiningnc.com Focusing on family Italian recipes, Bella Cucina serves up everything from fine and fresh local seafood to hand tossed, New York style pizzas. Aside from a decadent wine list, Bella Cucina also offers specialty martinis.

CASTUCCI’S AN ITALIAN JOINT 4332 Long Beach Rd, Southport 910-477-6755 Family Italian restaurant

FALCONE’S & D’S ITALIAN RESTAURANT

2831 Midway Rd Ste 106 (910) 253-8151 Serving Itaiian entrees, pizza and sandwiches.

M JOSEPH’S ITALIAN BISTRO

5003 O’Quinn Blvd., Southport, 454-4440 www.josephsitalianbistro.com Armed with decades of experience and “secret” family recipes, Joseph’s Italian Bistro appeals with candlelit dining and fresh Italian continental cuisine.

CHINESE ASIAN TASTE

1671 N. Howe St., Ste. 3, 910-457-0988 asiantastesouthportnc.com Takeout traditional Chinese food, with staples such as lo mein, sesame chicken, and General Tso’s.

SOUTHPORT GOURMET AND SUSHI BAR

1643 N. Howe St, Southport (910) 477-9045 Serving a varietry of home-cokked Asian specialties and featuring a full sushi bar.

TASTE OF CHINA

4956 Long Beach Rd., Southport, 457-1838 Serving Cantonese, Szechuan and Hunanstyle Chinese food.

INTERNATIONAL M PORTS OF CALL

116 N. Howe St., Southport, 457-4544 www.portsofcallbistro.com Offering choices that are largely influenced by dishes from across the globe. Menu items and specials can whisk your palette from Casablanca to Barcelona, Santorini to Mumbai, and from Marseilles to Munich or Charleston. Finish with a fresh baked dessert in the romantic atmosphere.

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DINING GUIDE IRISH PUB OF SOUTHPORT

1513 N. Howe St., Unit 10, Southport 910-457-6554 Offering traditional pub fare with Irish flair, like Guinness chicken wings and mussels cooked in a Smithwicks bouillon. Don’t forget the Reuben or corned beef and cabbage!

JAPANESE TENGU JAPANESE STEAK HOUSE

4956 Long Beach Rd. SE, 457-9398 Sushi, sashimi, teriyaki, hibachi, tempura and udon noodles all available.

MEXICAN DELPHINA CANTINA

910-454-0950 Serving authentic dishes, such as fajitas, enchiladas and chalupas, fresh salsa and margaritas; serves traditional Mexican dishes.

SIDE STREAT TAKE OUT

524 N Howe St., Southport 910-363-4113 Tex-Mex style cuisines at a local take-out joint. Serving a variety of fish, beef, and veggie bowls. Also offering quesadillas, tacos and hot, homemade soup. Take out or relish your meal under the shaded, outside dinning area.

TACO & BURITTO SHACK 3261 Hwy 87, BSL 910-351-0179

THAI SOUTHPORT SIAM

1131 Atlantic Ave, Southport 910-363-5063 Open for lunch and dinner. Offering over 20 Thai specialties including Pad Thai and Green Curry. Also offers Hibachi steak, chicken and shrimp.

THAI PEPPERS

115 E. Moore St., Southport 457-0095 • www.thaipeppersnc.us Serving decadent and creative Oriental food of the finest quality, prepared with care. A broad range of traditional Thai dishes and sushi are available.

BAKERIES/ COFFEE

PIZZERIAS BAMBINI’S PIZZERIA

AHOY DOUGHNUTS

10 Marina Wynd, Bald Head Island 910-457-1222 delphinacantina.webs.com Mexican cuisine with Spanish and Cuban flare, such as Churrasco Cubano and Pescado Especial—both with plantains.

1513 N Howe St, Southport 477-9352 A New York Style Pizzeria featuring homemade pizza, pasta, desserts, etc. Also serving a selection of beer and wine.

5821 E. Oak Island Dr., Oak Island 250-1005 • www.ahoydoughnuts.com Fresh yeast raised, filled and cake donuts, apple fritters, cinnamon rolls, monkey muffins, twists and more. Handmade daily, family owned.

KAI JOE’S

DRY STREET PUB AND PIZZA

BURNEY’S BAKERY

4722 E Oak Island Dr, Oak Island Phone: (910) 622-1509 Traditional Mexican dishes and specialties.

SAN FELIPE

1671 N. Howe St., Ste. 1, Southport & 4961 Long Beach Rd. SE

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101 E. Brown St., Southport 457-5994 www.drystreetpubandpizza.com Known for handmade, original pizzas—including Margherita, “very veggie,” and Greek. Also offers salads, soups and gourmet sandwiches.

FAMOUS SUBS AND PIZZA

1541 N. Howe St., Southport • 457-5143 Recognized regionally for outstanding gyros, calzones and pizzas.

PIZZA SHACK

6212 E. Oak Island Dr., • 278-6781 Offering a variety of pies from classic favorites to Greek white and Hawaiian.

THE PEPPERONI GRILL

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3156 George II Hwy, Boiling Spring Lakes 845-5151 • www.pepperonigrillnc.com Offering eat in, take out and delivery. As well, offering oven toasted subs and calzones.

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PEPPERONI GRILL AT THE BEACH

4320 East Beach Drive • 250-1190 www.pepperonigrillnc.com Open 7 days a week year round. Offering eat in, take out as well as delivery. 4960 Long Beach Rd SE, Southport (910) 457-9432 Family-friendly chain known for its made-toorder pizzas. Dine in, Take Out and Delivery.

PAPA JOHN’S PIZZA

4961 Old Long Beach Rd SE, Southport (910) 454-0757 Take-out/delivery chain offering classic & specialty pizzas, wings & breadsticks, plus desserts.

DOMINO’S (SOUTHPORT)

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3940 Old Bridge Rd. Southport Landscaping • Maintenance • Design • Install

1671 N Howe St #1b, Southport (910) 457-0083

DOMINO’S (OAK ISLAND)

8610 E Oak Island Dr, Oak Island (910) 278-9111 Delivery/carryout chain offering a wide range of pizza, plus chicken & other sides.

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808 N. Howe St., Southport 454-4222 Known for their light and flaky filled croissants with a sweet sugar glaze, plus more.

THE CONFECTIONARY

4346 Long Beach Rd. SE, Southport 457-9310 Featuring jelly donuts, apple fritters, cupcakes, muffins, peach cobbler, bagels and more.

ISLAND JO COFFEE ‘N CAFE

7916 E. Oak Island Drive (910) 250-1677 Homemade bagels, breakfast sandwiches, quiche, specialty coffees and sandwiches.

JUMPIN’ JAVA OAK ISLAND

4022 Old Bridge Rd., Southport • 363-4841 We carry a large variety of gluten free/vegan baked goods, as well as homemade coffee cakes and muffins. Delicious and decadent specialty drinks: lattes, mochas, frapps, hot chocolate, Chai teas and more.

PORT CITY JAVA

113 N. Howe Street, Southport 454-0321 www.portcityjava.com We serve coffees, espresso drinks, fruit smoothies, milkshakes, fresh juices, breakfast and lunch sandwiches and wraps all day. Open year round. Complimentary WiFi. Comfortable inside and outside seating. Coffee catering available.

RUBY’S COFFEEHOUSE AND EATERY

At the Oak Island Pier, 705 Ocean Dr. Oak Island Serving bagels, croissants, sandwiches, hot dogs and coffee right at the pier.

SIDE STREET BAKERY

417-A N. Howe Street, Southport 363-4629 Locals suggest the cupcakes, lemon bars, key lime pie, and carrot cake.

STAARR CAKES BAKERY

200 Country Club Dr., Suite E, Oak Island 512-8881 www.staarrcakes.com Made from scratch cupcakes, biscuits, and pies using the finest ingredients available. Coffee supplied by an NC roaster.

ICE CREAM CHUCK’S HOMEMADE ICE CREAM 607 N Howe Street, Southport (910) 363-0208 Featuring delicious home made ice cream.

M DAIRY QUEEN

5701 E. Oak Island Dr.,• 278-5371 Featuring the iconic Blizzards, waffle-bowl sundaes, and more frozen treats. *Call for other nearby locations.

FLAVA’S COFFEE AND ICE CREAM

310 W. Bay St., Southport • 457-5150 Flava’s allows guests the choice between many flavors, including death by chocolate, birthday cake, cookies and cream, and more.

LIL & JOHN’S SWEETREAT HOMEMADE ICE CREAM

6324 East Oak Island Drive. Family-owned and operated. Featuring 16 flavors of ultra-premium, homemade ice cream. We use only dairy from grass-fed North Carolina cows and never add artificial flavors or colors.

SPIKE’S DAIRY BAR

201 N. Howe St., Southport, 457-7611 More than just ice cream, Spike’s offers great hot dogs as well. Closed for the Season.

THE SCOOP SHOP

4922 East Oak Island Dr, OKI 910-250-1321 The best ice cream on the beach! Plus made to order cake donuts and fresh hot donuts!

TIKI PINEAPPLE WHIPS

47th Place and Beach Dr. across from the Cabana Featuring the Famous Dole Whip pineapple soft serve in cones and floats.

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2748 Sea Vista Dr SW, Supply ICW Water Access Community. The Sabal Palm Cottage is located in the Sea View Community three miles from the Holden Beach Bridge where you can launch your boat from the NC Public Wildlife ramp. The pictures were taken of 2748 Sea Vista. The new construction located at 2754 Sea Vista will be the same floorplan. Buyers can choose their flooring, paint, countertops and cabinets from the builder’s selections. This ‘’To Be Built’’ home from H5 Construction is on the marsh with water views and kayak launch access. This is a new construction spec home, the floorplan and footprint cannot be changed. It includes a spacious kitchen, a vaulted ceiling in the family room and an open floor plan. Double Vanities enhance both bathrooms. This home comes with the standard North Carolina Implied Builder’s Warranty at closing. The Sea View Community has it’s own private gated dock to the ICW and a gated pool exclusive to homeowners. $259,000 • MLS #100191480 Call Katherine Wooten, Southport Realty, Inc., (910) 620-8962, to view today!

6088 Turtlewood Dr, Southport This beautiful custom built, William Poole design, 4 bed, 4.5 bath home is located in one of Southport’s sought-after communities, Turtlewood. Features e include 1st floor master, cherry hardwood floors, expansive great room, exquisite crown molding, unique trim & gorgeous custom built in bookcases. The kitchen is a chef’s delight & offers cherry cabinets, granite counter tops and high end appliances. If you like to entertain, the creative floor plan offers a formal dining room, glassed in breakfast nook & easy access to the covered outdoor back porch area. There are 2 staircases, one in the great room and one off the kitchen which allows for easy access to the bedrooms and bonus room. Each room upstairs has its own unique en-suite bath and large walk in closets. If you need a little extra space, the second floor has a loft area that can be used as a home office, craft room or kids play area. Schedule a private viewing of this magnificent home. $499,900 • #100218475 Call Sarah Smith, Southport Realty, Inc., (910) 443-8000, to view today!

326 Marina View Drive, Southport Here it is! This is your opportunity to own a popular and established Vacation Rental. Located in Marina Village, in downtown Southport directly across from the Southport Marina. Keep the current reservations and continue the cash flow OR use as your own personal retreat/full-time residence. Marina Village is true maintenance free living as all exterior maintenance/landscaping is handled by the HOA. The community boasts a private community pool, a community sidewalk, streetlights, and offers a SUPERIOR location. Schedule your private showing today! This unit is priced below the comps and Is being sold fully furnished! $359,000 Call Myles Williams, Southport Realty, Inc. (910) 619-9655 to view today!

351 Champion Court, Southport Forest Oaks – The perfect second home, investment property, or full time residence. Properties at this price point do not come to the market often, especially within such close proximity to downtown Southport. This 2 bedroom/ 2 bathroom with bonus loft. Master suite on the first floor. Tenant in place through February. $156,000 Call Myles Williams, Southport Realty Inc. (910) 619-9655, to view today!

7503 East Beach Dr, Oak Island East Beach beauty with 5 bedrooms, 3 ½ baths and the most amazing views and direct beach access on Oak Island. Open floor plan with a master on the first floor and four more bedrooms including another master and two bathrooms upstairs. A well sized kitchen has been upgraded with newer appliances and quartz countertops. Living area has new vinyl laminate flooring and all bathrooms have tile floors. The ocean view from the living room is truly breathtaking. The downstairs master bedroom also has views of the ocean. This home sleeps twelve people comfortably. Listed at $839,000 with Margaret Rudd & Assoc., Inc., REALTORS by Elvira Gilbert. Call her at 910-619-4087 for more details.

1224 Opaca Drive, Bolivia Palmetto Creek – This beautiful, likenew, all-brick 3 bed/2 bathroom house features details like an open floor plan; large screened patio; and an extra 1/2 bay in the garage. The owner’s suite has a trey ceiling, large walk-in closet, and spacious bathroom with a double vanity and dual shower heads. Walk through the large sliding glass doors to relax in your oversized screened lanai, or enjoy time in the fenced backyard with patio. Listed at $345,000 with Margaret Rudd & Assoc., Inc., REALTORS®️ Call Amy Lynn Boltz at (910) 880-2696 for details.

877 Hollybriar Drive SE, Bolivia This gorgeous custom-crafted all-brick waterfront home on the Lockwood Folly River has a southern exposure for vibrant sunises & sunsets. Make the most of it from the deep water dock, open air deck or the covered rear porch that converts to a screened porch by lowering the automatic retractable screens. The master suite, which includes a 10x10 closet and bath with spa features, is also on the first floor and opens to the rear deck. The gourmet kitchen with Viking Professional appliances (including a 6 burner cooktop, double oven, and warming oven) is a dream. Ten foot ceilings on the first floor which includes the media room, dining room and breakfast area. Upstairs are two more bedrooms, two full baths and two additional rooms that could serve any purpose for a total of 4,540 heated square feet of well-engineered, comfortable, elegant and flexible living space. Listed at $824,900 with Margaret Rudd & Assoc., Inc., REALTORS®️ Call Brooke Rudd-Gaglieat (910) 269-8200 for details.

2228 E Beach, Oak Island Centrally located with excellent public beach access just across the street! This spacious 2nd Row beach home was recently updated throughout. Open living area is great for entertaining while enjoying ocean views. Large decks on front and back of the house provide plenty of space to soak up the sun and

enjoy that wonderful ocean breeze. Five bedrooms, three baths, with the master bedroom located on the primary living level. Additional features include Elevator, screened porch, and outdoor shower. Listed at $835,000 with Margaret Rudd & Assoc., Inc., REALTORS®️ Call Jonathan Mclaughin at (910) 269-8200 for details.

613 Versailles Blvd SW, Supply This gorgeous 3 bedroom, 4 1/2 bath, 5,762 sq ft home in Seascape has four levels and a two story foyer graced by a sweeping stairway. It is extremely well engineered to withstand anything mother nature has in store, while at the same time wonderful spaces for entertaining. There are four fireplaces indoors and the courtyard features a wood/gas fuel pizza oven, outdoor fireplace, built-in grill, a water feature, gazebo, raised beds for gardening, and a bocce court. The spectacular kitchen has 6 burner GE Monogram gas range with griddle, and 2 ovens, 10-foot center island with double sink, two walls of cabinets, granite countertops and tile backsplashes. The large breakfast area with built-in desk and french doors leads to a covered porch. Offered at $1,100,000 with Margaret Rudd & Assoc., Inc., REALTORS®️ Call Ceiledh Creech at (910) 269-8200 for a private showing

401 Clarendon Ave, Southport The Southport lifestyle is waiting for you in this beautiful 3 bedroom, 2 1/2 bath home in the heart of historic Southport. Nestled under stately live oaks, on a lovely fenced corner lot, the house is a quick walk to the Southport marina, waterfront, restaurants and shops. Built in 2006, this home fits in seamlessly with the surrounding historic homes plus provides the conveniences of newer construction. The open living-dining-kitchen area gets plenty of natural light and features stunning Ash floors, 12 foot ceilings and charming custom built-ins. Chefs kitchen includes butlers pantry with ample space for your wine collection, a six burner gas range top with griddle, and double ovens. The main level master bedroom features an ensuite bath with claw foot tub and spacious separate shower. The upstairs provides a treehouse like setting for the

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2 guest rooms, each with a spacious private balcony. There is also abundant room for outdoor living downstairs on the rocking chair front porch or the private screened porch out back. The single car garage is attached and is accessed from Brown street. The property has amazing storage space underneath and there is a conditioned flex space for workshop/studio/office. You will want to see this one! Offered at $599,000 Call Kay Jolliff with Margaret Rudd and Associates, Inc. Realtors at 910-523-0624 for a private showing

102 River Drive, Southport Wow! Expect the unexpected in this mid-century home situated on over 1.25 Acres and overlooking the Cape Fear River. Its a quick walk to all of downtown Southport. The property has a sandy beach and a pier with dock and boat lift to make it easy for you to enjoy getting out on the water. Watch the boat and ship traffic from the large windows in the living area and bedrooms. The living area has lovely original wood floors and the kitchen has been updated with granite counters and appliances and theres oversized pantry space. Theres also a den/flex space which would be great as an office, studio or fitness room. A covered porch area and an expansive open deck plus a screened porch provides lots of options for outdoor living. Theres plenty of room for a pool. The double garage has built in cabinets and work space. The unfinished basement is heated and cooled and provides an additional 676 square feet. Annual flood insurance is only $600+/-. Come see this one! Offered at $999,000 Call Kay Jolliff with Margaret Rudd and Associates, Inc. Realtors at 910-523-0624 for a private showing

698 Alyssum Avenue, Oak Island This lovely home is located on a quiet cul-de-sac in The Arboretum in Caswell Beach. It’s just a quick golf cart trip to the ocean and a brief walk to the community’s indoor pool. The living area has vaulted ceilings and opens to a comfortable breakfast area and the kitchen. The separate dining room is being used by the current owners as a den. Downstairs features Plantation Shutters throughout. The spacious main

bedroom is on the main level and ha an ensuite bath with double sink vanit and separate tub and shower. Upstair there are two guest rooms, a guest bat and a bonus room/flex space that coul be a 4th bedroom. The custom cabinet in the bonus room convey with th home. Outdoor living space include a great screened porch with plenty o room for both dining and a seatin area. The lot is over half an acre wit fenced in backyard. You can park in th rear and access the property from Peb ble Beach Drive and St. Andrews Driv in Oak Island Estates. There is also park ing in front and a double garage. HVA new in 2017 and water heater new i 2019. You will want to see this one Offered at $395,000. Call Kay Jollif with Margaret Rudd & Associates, Inc Realtors at 910-523-0624.

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