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Sure things are different, more difficult. Many of the advertisers we depend on are struggling. No one knows what next week will bring let alone next month or next season. That is particularly difficult for small businesses. Planning is essential to our survival. But we, all of us, plan to survive. The community of business owners is creative, resilient and most of all optimistic. Talking with them has kept me hoeful and focused on moving forward. I will never - never - be able to thank them enough. We left most of our discussions with business owners as Q&A’a because they articulated their thoughts and experiences so well, we thought it was better to just let them tell their own stories.” . We have said it before and we won’t stop saying it. This community is very lucky to have these business people among us.

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CURRENTS The Show Must Go On

Musicians Are Finding New Ways To Share STORY BY JEFFREY STITES, PHOTOS CONTRIBUTED

he show must go on. We’ve all heard that, but what if the audience isn’t allowed to gather? What if the venues are closed? How do musicians keep reaching their audience? They improvise, of course, and use whatever online options they can to keep their fans listening and entertained.

“This is a bit surreal to say the least; Netflix series that we can’t shut off!” aid Ronnie Weinstein. “Twenty five gigs will have been lost for me and my bandmates from the various projects hat I participate in, if this just contines through the month of May. If the ummer season is lost...over a hundred gigs for sure.” But he and other local musicians

are not alone. “Presently, there is not one working musician in this country regardless of their caliber of play, or popularity. Shock is indeed the emotion. Not ‘Comfortably Numb’ as in the Pink Floyd tune, just numb!” he said. While local musicians may not be playing in public these days, they haven’t stopped playing. Randy Sadewater explained, “I spend four hours a

day studying, practicing rehearsing and reviewing. Now with the extra time I would normally spend doing errands, or playing shows, I play guitar even more. For instance, I have been working on Satin Doll, a jazz piece that is extremely difficult to tackle and I will be adding it to our set list now.” Weinstein agreed, “Everyone is rehearsing — practicing on their own. I’ve broken out my old Hanon scale exercise books for piano.” He wonders what going back to playing together will be like. “The scariest part of this whole thing is not having an end in sight. The next fearful component is even after playing with these incredible musicians for hundreds of gigs and over five years, will we have cobwebs to shake off and squeaks that need greasing, or will we just ‘kill it’ like a race horse out of the gate! The passion to perform is definitely chomping at the bit, so that will not be an issue by any means.”

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Sadewater said the musicians aren’t the only ones anxious for a return to live music. “We are messaging each other and encouraging each other. I think when this is over, there will not only be eager musicians, ready to play, but eager listeners, as well,” he said. In the meantime, both musicians have taken to the internet to share their music.

“I started doing ‘live rehearsals’ because my fans said they missed my shows, so I thought I’d do a couple to see how well they went over,” said Sadewater. “I do them daily now by request. It’s like a virtual coffee house. When this is all over, we will get together for real, but until then, this is best we can do.” Weinstein says the response to streaming from home has been good. “Likes and loves seem to be the ratings, along with the comments, and they have been good. Everyone has their peeps tapping them on the back. I am always very grateful for that. The views for video clips also are a good indicator. People are hungry for stimulation; I know I am. Look to see the Rev/Doc duo performing a live stream in the next couple of weeks; as soon as we know it is safe,” he said. Not that taking the show to Facebook is without its challenges. “There is the occasional bark from Lucy as she protects the neighborhood or the doorbell ring from UPS. Of course, you need to have a good internet connection with upload speeds being most important,” Weinstein said. “The environmental issues are handled like a heckler in the crowd or a noisy audience. Live means live! Playing to an empty room is a bit tougher to overcome, as the audience engagement for any musician is a major inspiration for performance.”

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Sadewater says it’s been as simple as pointing a phone at his rehearsals. “Many years before Facebook and social media I had a website for guitar lessons so I have always had a home studio. Now with Facebook, I use my phone, and I click the ‘Go Live’ button,” he said. “I have songs organized into set lists, around an hour of songs in each set. I rehearse one set every day in order to keep all the songs fresh in my memory because I do not use an iPad or sheet music with lyrics. After five days I’m back on set 1. All I’m doing is turning the phone on during rehearsal, so you get the set list I’m working on that day. Mistakes and all.”

great way to hear what needs tweaking for future performances,” he said. There is a loyal viewing base for the videos that are posted to Facebook.”

Sharing music on Facebook isn’t new to Weinstein either. “I have always recorded live performances of gigs; mostly for my bandmates and myself as a learning tool. It has proven to be a

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Keeping The Beer Flowing At The Tap & Cellar STORY AND PHOTO BY JEFFREY STITES We had a chane to connect with Dewayne and Brittany Hedrick at the Southport Tap and Cellar to talk about how they are making the best it. We spoke to them for a Cheers column when they first opened a year ago, and found ourselves inspired by their continued can-do spirit.

How have you adapted your business to the new rules? How have you been able to utilize social media or other technology to keep your customers engaged?

Since we’ve lost the bar business we’ve really pushed the retail side of our shop by adding delivery and online sales. Social media has also been an extremely useful tool in letting people know about our new products and the new ways in which we are doing business. I highly recommend any local business use all social media outlets as much as possible.

How have you come up with strategies? Brainstorming? Advice from others in a similar business?

What has the support of the community been like? Have you been in touch with other business owners? The support of our local community has been overwhelming. We definitely could not have kept the doors open if it wasn’t for our locals. We owe a huge thanks to everyone that has supported us through this trying time. We have communicated with other local businesses to share what we’ve learned as well as learn from them.

Feel free to add anything else you’d like to share or that you think would be important to people to understand. The only thing we would like to add is that as a community we will get through this as long as we work together and support our small businesses.

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Mostly it’s been a discussion my wife and I as well as input from our employee Rose Hunt. We’ve also looked at other bottle shops in bigger cities and seen how they have adapted.

What did you learn while starting your business that has helped you to weather this? The biggest thing we’ve learned is to adapt and overcome any situation that may arise. We’ve learned early on that even though you may think things are going to be one way they can easily change at the drop of the hat.

What have you learned from this experience that will help you going forward? We’ve learned that there are lots of things that are beyond your control and learn to change your business accordingly.

What’s been the hardest thing about this new way of doing business and how have you overcome it? Besides the overall loss of revenue, it’s been very difficult not being able to directly interact with our customers. We’ve tried to overcome this by using social media for such things like continuing our Thursday Trivia Nights online using Zoom and even having virtual beer tastings through Facebook live.

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A New Restauranteur Keeps Moving Forward

Saucy Southerner Not Going To Give Up STORY AND PHOTO BY JEFFREY STITES

wo months after opening The Saucy Southerner, Matt Thorne had to shift gears to turn his new restaurant into a take-out only operation. “The biggest changes learning to do more with less staff,” Thorne said. “I never know what each day will bring. There’s no consistency, no rhyme or reason. That’s what makes it hard.” That uncertainty, combined with a big drop off in daily sales and challenges getting and storing the food and supplies he needs to operate, has made the last few weeks a huge challenge. But he isn’t giving up. In fact, he says, the experience has made him a better businessman and a better person. “I want to be successful. There is always opportunity,” he said. “And you can help others. I can help someone who wouldn’t have had a meal otherwise.” Thorne credits family with keeping him upbeat and energized. “just thinking about them keeps me up,” he said. He’s says he’s also been touched by the support of the community. “I’ve learned how much the community really cares about us,” he said. “I would never have guessed it would be like that as new as we are.”

The slower pace of business has also allowed him to leave the kitchen and go outside and interact with customers, from a safe distance of course. And that interaction has given him hope. He said customers are simply telling him, “We aren’t going to let you fail.”

Thorne credits one of the foundations of his new business, a focus on being unique, with helping him adapt to changing conditions. “I’ve challenged my staff to think about how we can do things differently,” he said. Whatever the future holds, Thorne has concerns. It costs more per customer to do take out and the longer he is not able to serve people on his property, the harder it will be. “I just hope people don’t forget what it was to go out to eat together, to have a drink with friends in a bar,’ he said. “We’re doing everything we can to stay open, though” he said. “Failure isn’t an option.”

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Another lesson for Thorne has been the extent to which businesses rely on each other. “I never saw before how much we supported local businesses,” he said. “And this has really hurt local businesses.” That speaks to the importance of continuing to support locally-owned restaurants rather than franchises and chains. “We source our food locally, use a local produce vendor, for example,” he says. When you support his restaurant, he says, you are also supporting an entire network of local jobs. Thorne has benefited from his own network of restaurant friends. With deliveries coming fewer times a week, he is able to store some supplies at Old Bridge Diner on Oak Island. He said he talks to the owner of Old Bridge, Mike Jones, and Chris Smith at Mr. P’s daily about how to deal with the new reality and things they can do to draw people out. “Everyone is doing it a little differently,” he said.

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La Polena B&B Figures Out How To Adapt STORY BY JEFFRY STITES, PHOTO CONTRIBUTED

ow do you operate a Bed and Breakfast when everyone is being told to stay at home? Suzanne Foster, Innkeeper of La Polena is preparing for a differnt sort of travel season. What have you done to keep your business in front of its potential supporters while you’ve been unable to welcome guests in person?

I keep doing what I love; cooking and giving back to the community! I’ve been exploring with a number of new recipe’s and our local “essentials” are the beneficiaries along with our dedicated supporters and also a few “singles” in the neighborhood whom we keep checking in on. Through Facebook and Instagram we have kept our followers posted with our updates to the Inn. We are excited to reopen and share our new additions and changes.

Has technology played a part? Social media communication?

Technology has been a tremendous tool in keeping forefront. While Instagram and Facebook are not seeing posts as often as we normally do, we continue our monthly newsletter and in receipt, we have heard back from a record number of recipients in April. Believe it or not but the telephone has been a welcome return. Many, many phone conversations have replaced email and texting now that we have the luxury of time.

What do you see as the path forward as we move out of stay at home mode?

I see North Carolinian’s on the move! Travel! TripAdvisor, American Express and VisitNC webinars all predict domestic travel on the rise with GDP increasing to 7% in third quarter 2020. That is huge for the tourism industry. I hear that travelers top destinations are: Small towns, Beach communities, Remote locations and small populations. The beauty in that is Southport fits them all!

What have you learned building your business up to this point that has helped you deal with these challenges? Any advice for others in a similar situation?

To be flexible! I created a business plan that has changed many times, but never did I think my marketing budget would be diverted to basic household bills. We have the time now to enjoy the veranda, have a cup of coffee and reevaluate the industry pulse. I didn’t have time before to absorb as I am now. Phone conversations along with Zoom meetings and webinars have helped us to hear the needs and learn the new normal so we can be prepared. Another example of being flexible and being connected locally is to acknowledge that families still want to get away! Being unemployed or drastically reduced income, yet cooped up at home and looking for the day they can get out - we hear you! In response we have temporarily adjusted our rates nearly 20%. Just as some employers have given temporary increases to essential employees, there are those who will struggle financially for months. They both need a getaway! We have created a StayCation for our locals. Give us a call or check out our newsletter for details.

What have you learned in dealing with this that will help you in the future, even once things return to some semblance of normal?

Being sensitive to how others may ease back into the norm is primary for us. Everyone has different levels of comfort. For example, I have traditionally served breakfast at the dining table. We have a couple seating areas and we are incorporating them. One couple may not want to sit across from another so they now have the option of sitting in the breakfast nook or the Carolina Room in addition to the 10 Southport Magazine /April /April 2020 / www.SouthportMag.com

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What helps you stay focused on the positive? What has been the biggest challenge to that?

What keeps me positive is sitting on the veranda watching the continued movement of commerce on the Cape Fear. As long as the ships continue I know, this too shall pass! It may not be my timing but I couldn’t think of a more lovely place to be during this pandemic. Also, we have a monthly newsletter! You can sign up on our website, send a message on LaPolena’s Facebook page or call. Newsletter recipients are the first to hear of specials such as the StayCation and upcoming fun events.

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Keeping The Doors Open Humility and Kindness Are The Key STORY AND PHOTO BY JEFFREY STITES

hen she had to close the doors to in-store customers Cattail, Cottage owner Pam Sexton took the opportunity to clean, re-organize and even re-paint the store. We loved her knack for making the best of difficulties so we asked her a few questions about how she’s facing her challenges. How did your online presence change as a result of all this? My online presence has not necessary changed. Since our closure to the walk-in traffic in March, it has become our only means of generating sales. I have made it a priority to add more of our in-store products to our website and offered more frequent online specials for customers to take advantage of. It has always been my goal to offer the same items online as I do in my brick and mortar location, however, time constraints have limited my ability to do so. With the restrictions in place, I have been given the opportunity to finally achieve my original goals.

What are a few of the lessons you’ve learned? Business or personal? There is always a learning curve to any small business. I opened just one year prior to the stock market crash of 2008. The very first and most important lesson I learned about small business is from the moment you wake in the morning, you never know what kind of day you are going to have. You have to be prepared and willing to adapt your business to any situation, good or bad. You have to love what you do for the amount of hours and work you will put into your business. Balancing the demands of your business with the needs of your family is also a very crucial. It is a give and take relationship.

mation from other countries, our Federal Government, our local officials, the media and so forth. There are three possible scenarios about information: it can be true, false or is continually being revised and updated, therefore, making it hard to make sense of anything. I have found it most helpful to talk with fellow business owners, friends, and neighbors. Different people have different experiences. My experience has helped others and in some cases, theirs have helped me. I don’t feel that I have learned anything new, however, I have been reminded of what is truly important to me. I say “to me” because we all have different values and beliefs. Life was busy and crazy up until 3 months ago. Now it is busy and crazy in a different way...and that gave me a new perspective. Perspective is an important part of how we react to what is going on around us. I have also been reminded that a little bit of humility goes a long way. We are all having different experiences right now. I don’t believe we are all in the “same boat” so to say, but we are all experiencing the same storm. So be humble and kind to each other.

Any advice for others trying to navigate these waters? Be positive! It may feel like dire times, and I am the first to admit I have my share of doubts creep into my mind. However, we will get through these times, one day at a time. We may have a new “normal” for a period of time or forever, but as humans, we can adapt and overcome. I believe it is important to be calm, patient, respectful and supportive to each other. Many of us have different ideas and will ultimately make different decisions about the best way to move forward. However, we can still be civil and kind so that we remain a supportive community. The more supportive and respectful we are, the faster we will be able to return to our “normal” lives. Cattail Cottage is having a careful, phased opening. For more information or to shop online visit www.cattailcottagenc.com

What has the response from the community been like to your attempt to shift out of doing business in person? I feel that the community has been extremely gracious and understanding. Many of my regular customers have reached out to me to place orders via my website, email or phone and have expressed their support. They have sent me positive messages on Facebook about how much they miss visiting the shop and that they plan to visit as soon as it is safe to do so. My online presence is a true blessing right now and I am glad I have it as a means of doing business.

What tools have you found most helpful? Are there any that you only learned about during this experience that will remain helpful once things move back towards normalcy? Communication. The entire situation has been very confusing. We are overwhelmed with infor14 Southport Magazine /April /April 2020 / www.SouthportMag.com

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s the world is trying to make sense of a global pandemic, many small businesses have had to close their doors as social distancing has become our new reality. One of the hardest-hit groups of the self-employed is professional artists and craftspeople who depend on art shows, farmers’ markets, galleries and festivals for their income. With the closure of stores, festivals, and events in the area, many artists are searching for other ways to show and sell their work. This is one of those times when being positive and creative can work to change your circumstances. My friend, artist Mary Zlotnick, is one of those people. “I primarily sell my art through art festivals and markets, which have all been canceled,” she said. “This is a learning curve for us all, and I am trying to pivot again. During this time, I have also been reflecting, knowing we will evolve and help each

other and our community. We will emerge, transformed.” A positive attitude is inspiring during these hard times. Right when the COVID-19 shutdowns started, Zlotnick came up with the idea to start a group where artists could post pictures of their work and get their art out on the internet for sale. “Recently, I created a Facebook page to connect local artists with local buyers, called Starving Artists Collective, buy and sell group,” said Zlotnick. Currently, the Facebook page has over 270 members including artists and craftsmen local to Brunswick and New Hanover Counties. “We invite artisans to post one or two pictures a day of affordable but quality artisan products with a link to artisan information so that a customer can order directly. Think of this as an online art gallery/market and just another way to get your products viewed. We are all working together to help one another,” she said. Being influenced by her mother’s batik art, Zlotnick had a strong love for textile work. Using dye and wax on textiles has been around for centuries. In Indonesia, batik (pronounced buhteek) is part of ancestral tradition. Wax is used on fabric to create a design that resists dye colors, creating

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a unique design and texture print. After the final dyeing, the wax is removed and the fabric is left with a design. “My moth-

er was an art teacher and often created large batiks for companies — Springmaid and other local companies — so I had grown up around batiks,” she said. “My process starts with unbleached muslin, which I pencil in my design. I then use wax and dye to create an image. Then I use dye again, sometimes like tie-dyeing,” she said. “My mother had a huge influence on knowing batik. But I have been drawn to collage artist Romare Bearden and graffiti artist, Keith Haring. Maybe because they create outside the box. I love tactile work, clay, and fabric,” she said. “The beach area has had a lot of influence on my art. I love creating blue herons, mermaids, bicycles, pelicans, and flowers. However, I have created skylines and other designs. Lately, I have been attracted to painting on silk...using resist and dyes. I love how it has transparency and brilliance that I can’t get with fabric.” Zlotnick is not a beginner at chang-

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ne of our favorite places is the North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport. The staff is amazing, the displays are engaging and fun, and there’s always something fun to find in the little gift shop. We spoke to Katy Menne, Curator of education, about how they are bringing the fun of the museum into poeple’s homes How has the museum adapted to an online-only presence? What has been most successful?

Thankfully we had ramped up our online presence substantially over the past few years so we were not starting from zero. It has been a unique challenge to find what would best be appreciated, where the needs lay, and how to do all of this staying true to our mission. We opted for a wide range of items that engage a variety of ages and abilities. Each day of the week there is new content on at least one of our platforms. We have seen great success in the live features - craft time on Friday and live learnings on Tuesdays. Though many appreciate our Sunday stretch on Instagram (yoga poses adapted to fit maritime themes).

Where do the ideas for activities come from? Are you noodling this out in house of is there discussion within the museum community? Our planning process has always been a little unconventional. Our crew has weekly Facetime staff meetings and we throw out different ideas. A lot of the time it is something random that someone says “hey you know what would be cool...” and we roll with it. We try to adapt programs we already had planned - so our third Tuesday lecture series is very popular so we have just moved it to a virtual platform. We also have a big following with our cooking program so we have opted to create short little videos on a different dish. ADULTS

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Calling All Happy Campers Summer Camp Is Not Just For Kids STORY BY LISA P. STITES

ummer camp is a time for adventure. It’s a time for making new friends and maybe learning something new, like paddleboarding or even a little local history. And did you know that it’s not just for kids?

Oak Island is again offering its summer camp for adults, with two week-long sessions this summer for up to 12 campers per session. The Oak Island Experience, August 10-14 includes stand up paddleboarding, kayaking, learning the history of Oak Island and Southport, a visit to Sea Biscuit Wildlife Shelter, a tour of the Oak Island Lighthouse, fishing, and a round of pickleball. Campers who complete this session are encouraged to join the “Beyond the Bridge” experience the next week, August 17-21, for a taste of adult recreation on the island and across the bridge. Registration has opened for the first session, and will be available for the second session at a later date. The cost is $100 for residents and $150 for non-residents. Visit https://bit.ly/3bHbSRm for registration details. Parks and Recreation Director Rebecca Squires said that they’re looking into holding a session in the fall too. This is the third year for adult day camp, and Squires said it was very popular right from the start. “The campers love the adventure, the connections and friendships they make with other participants, and trying new things,” Squires said. “Just like the kids camps, the first day is usually quiet, and the participants do not converse much between themselves. But by the last day, they will not stop talking! I overheard them swapping emails, phone numbers, and planning to go out to dinner together on the last day of camp in 2019,” she said. The Department has offered kids camps for many years, and Squires said they decided to hold one for adults after hearing from their campers’ parents and grandparents that the kids were having such a great time, they wished they could join in too.

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“So we came up with a schedule that would highlight fun things to do on Oak Island for adults during a week. We thought the camp would only appeal to tourists, but we were surprised to find that locals make up the majority of the roster,” Squires said. Mike Powell, local historian and President/Director of the Brunswick Civil War Round Table, will lead the session on Oak Island history, and Rev with Southport Fun Tours will cover Southport history. Mary Ellen Rogers will show campers the Sea Biscuit Wildlife Shelter and its current inhabitants. Camp also includes plenty of outdoor time too. All in all, each week promises to be full of fun and adventure - kind of a staycation and a chance to relive the best part of youth summer camp at the same time. Those carefree days spent as a child camper strongly influence the whole vibe of Oak Island’s adult camp. “We try to bring back the memories you had from camp when you were a kid,” Squires said. Participants get a day camp shirt they have to wear for trips, and all the traditional summer camp activities make an updated appearance. “We have a cookout at the park on Friday, complete with s’mores over the grill,” she said. “We play ‘ice breaker’ games at the beginning of the each day. It’s a great way for someone to break out of their comfort zone, try new adventures, and meet new friends!” Southport Magazine 2016-2017 SOI Chamber Small Business of the Year Winner

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s Lower Cape Fear LifeCare, like healthcare agencies across the country, faces shortages of PPE, LCFL Board of Directors Member Dave Pearce and his friend and neighbor Jim Gerlach are 3D printing face shields for clinical staff members. Lower Cape Fear LifeCare (LCFL) continues to provide care to patients with serious, chronic or life-limiting illness, in patients’ homes or in hospice care centers. While clinical staff utilize personal protective equipment (PPE) to ensure patients, families and staff alike stay safe, some PPE items like face masks have experienced supply shortages. Pearce and Gerlach both have 3D printers made by Prusa, a company located in Prague. When COVID-19, the emerging Coronavirus, was first identified, Prusa developed a design to 3D print a face shield and made the software

available on the company website. With the supply shortages facing healthcare providers, the men began using their 3D printers to make face masks for LCFL clinical staff. The 3D printers work by melting plastic, which comes in reels that resemble heavy fishing line, and building objects layer by layer, Pearce said. “The results are amazing, but very slow,” he added. “To make eight face shields, for example, it takes over 11 hours. A full 24 hours of printing yields only about 16 shields.” While the 3D printing makes the basic frame for the face shields, the men needed to find clear material to attach that would provide protection while still allowing for clear vision. They tried simple laminate, like that used to protect documents, but it was not as clear as it needed to be. After searching, they found a clear plastic that would meet their criteria. The men also found plastic shelf liner material to add adjustable straps, making the frames customizable and more comfortable. Since the face shields are entirely plastic, they can be sanitized and reused. “Dave and Jim have put many hours of work into making these masks, and we are so appreciative of their efforts,” said

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LCFL President and CEO Gwen Whitley. “Our team continues to provide vital care for those with serious or life-limiting illness during the COVID-19 pandemic, and these face shields help ensure the safety of our patients, their families and our team as we do so.” Since starting in March, the men have

made more than 150 face shields for LCFL staff members to use. “Making these shields has been satisfying,” Pearce said. “We are not only helping our staff and patients stay healthy, we are also letting them know how much we appreciate them.” Lower Cape Fear LifeCare is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing access to the highest quality LifeCare, education, and supportive services to our patients, their families, and the communities we serve. For more information, visit lifecare.org.

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Sharing Art To Help Pull You Through Pescado y Amor Goes Back To Its Online Roots To Help Spread Happiness STORY BY JEFFREY STITES, PHOTOS CONTRIBUTED

issy Ronquilo is one of those people who just makes us smile. We talked to her about how she is helping people use art to relieve some of the stress of all of this.

where I dress like the artist and we paint a painting in the style of the artist! It is great fun and brings a lot of laughter, which we need in times like this. I started this series geared towards kids, but we have had so many adults wanting to do it too that we now offer a kids version and adult version. This week we are doing a Frida Kahlo painting.

As soon as we felt that we needed to close our doors , I started making some DIY art kits and thinking of some fun online virtual classes. We have kits in painting, weaving, resin, painting wine glasses and more. These are some really cool fun kits! Not just a paint by number. All kits come complete with instructions and everything you need to complete that art project. We are so grateful, with orders from all over the US. We will ship these kits, deliver them to your house and offer curbside pickup. Our online virtual classes have been doing amazing…we have had a ton of private parties that gather friends and families from east coast to west coast. I supply all materials you need for the online classes. We can ship, deliver, curbside pick up or if you have your own materials we offer different buying options. I also have started a famous artist series…

How has art helped you through this? Either making it or experiencing others’ art?

What have you been doing to adapt the new situation?

Honestly, I have been so focused on keeping our business afloat that I have not had energy to work on my own art. But I am so happy that so many are doing art to keep them busy and sane at this time. Typically art is my happy place.

Why is art important in times like this? What does it do for us?

Making art is a great distraction. It gives your brain something to focus on, or not focus on. You can just zone out when you are creating. It is a form of mediation. Personally, when I am making art I lose track of time and I feel at peace.

What have you learned in dealing with the COVID19 shut down that will help you moving forward? Both personally and from a business and artist perspective?

Oh, gosh I have learned so much. I have learned to have a back up plan for the business, not rely on one aspect for success. We started the business 11 years ago online, and I am just putting it all back to basics. It is like starting over. But it is something I will continue when we get back to some normalcy. We are just trying to move forward and keep going and being okay with whatever the outcome is. I have learned not to take ANYTHING for granted.

Can you speak to community support of the arts during

this?

Our community has been amazing, doing whatever they can to help. By buying gift cards, DIY kits, and signing up for online classes! Love our community. I LOVE YOU!

Please add anything else you’d like.

All of our virtual online classes, and DIY kits, and gift cards can be found on our website www. pescadoyamor.com Even though we have taken a huge financial hit, we are grateful we have each other, that we are a strong community and are in this together. WE Love you, Pescado Y Amor

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Stress is sneaky. Especially right now, in the midst of the Coronavirus. Sometimes you don’t even know that you’re feeling it until you turn your head and your neck hurts; maybe you feel a constant pit in your stomach, or you notice your heart is beating faster than normal. The truth is, some stress is normal, but chronic stress (like what can be happening right now with everything going on) can do a real number on your body. It can wreak havoc on your hormones, making you gain weight (especially unhealthy belly fat). And it can also take a major toll on your health,

paving the way for illness and disease. Scientists are learning more all the time about how stress can impact your health. But it seems clear that “chronic psychological stress” can affect your body’s ability to regulate its inflammatory response. Unfortunately, inflammation is associated with practically every disease process affecting our bodies! OK. Enough of all that. I don’t want to add to your stress levels, I just wanted you to be aware of the impact it could be having before I share ways to counteract it. Yes, there are numerous ways to fight back against the excess stress you are feeling right now…and take back control. So, what can you do about it? Most of us have never learned how to use the powers within our own bodies to cope with stress. In fact, many of us were taught to “walk it off” and ignore it, in hopes that it would just magically go away. “Pushing through” is often the worst thing you can do to get through a tough period, since it can keep your stress hormones elevated. If you’re not careful, feeling stressed can even become your new “normal,” so you don’t feel like yourself unless you’re feeling the pressure. Unfortunately, this is the case for way too many of us. The good news is, you

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ing stressful thoughts or phrases throughout the day? That’s one big clue. · Every once in a while, do a quick body scan: is your jaw clenched? Your shoulders tight? Are you holding your breath? · You often feel full of dread, sadness, or anger, and wonder why no one else is getting with the (your) program. If any of these sound familiar, it’s time to start making some mindset shifts, soothing your spirit, and healing your body using the tips spelled out in my E-Book. Please do yourself a favor and download the FREE E-Book from my website (BetterTogetherFitness.com/downloads). There are 24 items that can help you take care of you. You don’t have to do them all to feel a difference. Try them, see what works for you…see what makes a difference. If you find some benefit, please share with a friend or family member. Even though we are all separated right now, we are still Better Together. If you have any questions or other thoughts on the topic, I would love to hear from you! Brian@BetterTogetherFitness.com Get your FREE E-Book (24 Ways to Reduce Stress) here - BetterTogetherFitness. com/downloads

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t should come as no surprise that magazine editors and writers love words, reading, writing, spelling, grammar….well, maybe not grammar. So naturally, the Southport and Leland Magazine families are already big fans of the Brunswick County Library system.

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With so many people teaching their children at home or looking for new ways to keep themselves entertained, we’re all relying more on what we can find online, and one of the best available to Brunswick County residents is the library system. Don’t have a library card? Though the branches are closed for the time being, you may still be able to get your library card. Just call your local branch to see what information you’ll need to provide. One of our favorite online resources is the e-book service, which allows patrons to borrow books for the e-readers. There’s also a digital library for children, where they can access e-books, videos and audiobooks. NCLive offers media access, tools for learning a new language, and much more. There are lots of teacher and education resources, and access to newspapers and periodicals, including Our State magazine, a periodical filled with feature stories and fabulous photography of North Carolina. There are even online tools for learning new trade skills and how to build a resume. The County has done a great job compiling a list of all the online resources available to library card holders. Read on, and check it out for yourself. •Library System main webpage: https://www.brunswickcountync.gov/library/ •Harper Library (Southport): 910-457-6237 / heather.donnell@brunswick-

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Showcase Wilson Center Re-Schedules Some Shows L ike many businesses, local performers and venue managers have had to adapt to our changed circumstances. At the Wilson Center, the staff has clearly been hard at work rescheduling events and performances, even national tours, so that when we’re allowed to gather again, we’ll be ready to support the arts live and in person. We’ve compiled a list of shows that are still listed on the calendar at this point, though that may change, as well as shows that have already been rescheduled or will have new dates. Visit https://wilsoncentertickets.com for ticket information Shows listed as postponed, with new dates to be determined: The Bachelor Live on Stage - Former stars of the reality romance series play host as one local eligible bachelor introduced to local ladies. Beethoven’s 9th by the North Carolina Symphony Shows still on the calendar for now, and new dates for shows already rescheduled: May 28 — The North Carolina Symphony presents the Music of Star Wars & More, 7:30 pm June 1 and 2 — Beautiful: The Carole King Musical, 7:30 pm.

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e asked Wilmington Orchestra Executive Director, Liz Scanlon how it was dealing with the changes to live venues and social distancing guidelines. Here are her thoughts on how the symphony will persevere.

As an avid lover of “going out”, and as the executive director of the Wilmington Symphony Orchestra (WSO), I see the benefits of having an active performing arts scene which brings people together as a community. Going to a performance is more than just going to a concert or a play, it is a social experience. You go out for dinner or drinks, perhaps with friends. You meet old friends in the lobby or new people that you are sitting next to, and ultimately, you spend your money in your community. But with everything “dark” for the foreseeable future, even though it is frightening for an arts organization not to open or perform, it is for the good of our community. Now that we are 20 months post Hurricane Florence, I know that many small businesses and arts organizations were just starting to see “the light at the end of the tunnel” and now we are faced with another challenge. But as a community we are all in this together. I am hopeful that our rescheduled concerts will be performed in the late summer and that we all are able to open back up for our c o m m u n i t y. But then again, it is hard for all of us to wrap our head around what the future holds. On a bright note, I am constantly reminded by our patrons, donors and the community that they want to support the WSO and the local arts. Because, like every individual and business, a r t s - re l a t e d or not, COVID-19 has made a tremendous impact in all our lives. We are all making some really hard decisions to ensure the fuHEADING ture of our community. In the absence of Wilmington Symphony Orchestra | www.wilmingtonsymphony.org | (910) 791-9262 public events, we are all trying to answer the question about how to remain current when we cannot perform. How do we involve our community when everyone is telling us to socially distance? The internet, of course, has been the answer. Social media posts, email blasts, ZOOM interviews and newsletters already are common, and Wilmington is booming with new content just for the crisis. The WSO is rebroadcasting archived concerts weekly on WHQR and I marvel at the innovation from other arts organizations. The Arts Council of Wilmington & NHC partnered with members of the WSO and Good Shepherd Center on the Wilson Center’s Ghostlight Series, Thalian Hall is presenting a Cinematique Sofa Series on WHQR, UNCW is presenting the “Best Seat in the House”. This list is just a small representation of what is out there in the Cape Fear region. We are also grateful that larger arts organizations across the country have been able to share their productions, so that there is always something new to watch or listen to from the comfort of our homes. Challenges aside, we are looking forward to the future but worry about opening too fast. There is always the fear that will surround larger group events and will take time for people to feel comfortable going out. When we all feel like we have done the right thing I am sure there will be music, plays, festivals and joy because our community cannot survive without it.

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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 OF APRIL. WE URGE EVERYONE TO TRY THEIR BEST TO HELP EACH OTHER AND BE PATIENT AND KIND, AND HAVE COURAGE BAMBINI’S PIZZERIA

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BLUE COW GRILLE

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BOB’S DOGS

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BURNEY’S BAKERY

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

CAFE KOA

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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

CLEM’S SEAFOOD

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DOC MERIDIAN WINERY

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

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NANCY JO’S HOMEMADE BAKERY 8600 e. Oak Island Dr., Apt #4 910-477-2174 Take-out and delivery. Call for daily specials.

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PORTS OF CALL

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SOUTHPORT TAP AND CELLAR

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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

Mahi Bites and Fries from the Island Eatery food truck. While you won’t find Island Eatery in our dining or Take-out guides, please remember to look for them out and about. They have an easy online ordering system and delicious food.

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.

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

8317 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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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

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 ITALIAN STEAKHOUSE

8317 E. Oak Island Dr, (910) 933-6300 From the owner’s of Swain Seafood Shack comes Swain’s Cut Italian Steakhouse, serving fresh local proteins like beef, pork, chicken, and seafood

TRANQUIL HARBOR

5908 E. Oak Island Drive Oak Island Call (910) 250-1294 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

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.

SOUTHPORT TAP AND CELLAR

827 N. Howe St., 910-477-6419 Enjoy craft beers brought in from across the State. Offering curbside delivery during the COVID-19 shutdown. Check Facebook for food truck schedules and specials,

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

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.

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DINING GUIDE BOB’S DOGS

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.

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.

TERRY’S NC BARBQUE & RIBS

4688 Long Beach Rd. SE, 910-477-9187 Serving up pork and beef brisket sandwiches and plates, and Memphis dry rub ribs, along with baked beans, coleslaw, potato salad, and mac ‘n’ cheese.

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

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.

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.

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.

OLDE BRUNSWICK GENERAL STORE SOUTHPORT GOURMET AND 1450 50 Lakes Dr., Boiling Spring Lakes SUSHI BAR 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.

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 Reuban eggrolls. 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.

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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.

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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

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.

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.

PIZZA HUT

4960 Long Beach Rd SE, Southport (910) 457-9432 Family-friendly chain known for its made-toorder pizzas. Dine in, Take Out and Delivery.

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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.

NANCY JO’S HOMEMADE BAKERY 8600 e. Oak Island Dr., Apt #4 910-477-2174 Fresh baked goods and more!

PORT CITY JAVA

PAPA JOHN’S PIZZA

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.

DOMINO’S (SOUTHPORT)

RUBY’S COFFEEHOUSE AND EATERY

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

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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.

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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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 CLOSED FOR SEASON 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!

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REAL ESTATE

343 S. Shore Dr, Boiling Spring Lakes ntroducing the Lakeside Country Rose, combination of rustic charm, modern onveniences, and the small town life. his location makes for the perfect full ime residence or second home. Maure Pine trees and landscaping adorn he property and a semi circle driveway provides easy access to and from outh Shore Drive. The 3 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath property has a large single car garage with a barn style garage door. here is an astonishing 90’ of deep water access to the Big Lake. While he lake is drained is the perfect time o install a private dock/pier for summertime fun when the lake is refilled. $299,000 • MLS #100188284 Call Myles Williams, Southport Realty, Inc. 910) 619-9655, to view today!

1014 Softwind Way, Southport he Hammocks at Southport combines xcellent construction and location n one wonderful package. These are rue custom homes, with all the highnd finishes and details you would xpect. Convenient to everything, ncluding downtown, the waterfront, erry, shops and restaurants. Choose home already completed or under onstruction, or choose one of 7 beauiful floor plans and customize to your wn tastes. This plan is the Lighthouse, with 2210 SF of easy-flow, convenient ving on the ground floor, & 390 SF bonus room. The kitchen overlooks the pacious living room with tray ceiling. he master bedroom is located just off he living room and features a walk-in iled shower and double vanities. Two emaining bedrooms share a hall bath. Covered porches front & rear. Come see! $459,000 • MLS #100097053 Call Pam Hayes, Southport Realty, Inc., 910) 232-6130, to view today!

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9’ ceilings; crown molding, and tile floors throughout main living areas. The open dining room sits just off the great room & connects to the covered porch and back patio. The kitchen is a cook’s dream with center island, granite countertops, 42’’ upper cabinets, under cabinet lighting, large pantry, storage closet and a cozy breakfast nook. The master bedroom has a double trey ceiling with oversized walk-in closet, bath offers vanities with granite counter tops, walk in tile shower and a large garden tub. There is a bonus room that can be used for home office/ guest suite/ playroom. An added perk is partially floored walk-in attic storage space. Mill Creek Cove neighborhood is rich in amenities that include, gorgeous club house, oversized outdoor pool, tennis courts, fitness center and even a putting green. The newly renovated wildlife boat ramp is just minutes away in Sunset Harbor. $390,000 • MLS #100186260 Call Sarah Smith, Southport Realty, Inc. (910) 443-8000, to view today!

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. This home from H5 Construction is on the marsh with direct water views and kayak launch access. This is a new construction spec 3 bedroom, 2 bath 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. Buyers may choose the colors for paint, cabinetry and luxury vinyl plank flooring. 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!

111 NE 4th Street, Oak Island Leave your worries behind as you pull into the double paved driveway of your beach house! Located only 4 blocks off Middleton allows close access to bridg-

es and beach accesses. This fabulous piling home boasts an outdoor shower to keep the sand out of the house, a lower level storage building, an open front porch and side screened porch. Inside you will instantly love the elevated ceilings and open concept, split, 3 BR, 2 BA floor plan. Listed at $297,000 with Margaret Rudd & Assoc., Inc., REALTORS®️ Call Brooke Rudd-Gaglie at 910-512-1361 for details.

130 NW 8th Street, Oak Island Quiet West End – A cute and cozy house that feels like home. It’s a great location on the northwest side of Oak Island and still convenient to Swain’s Cut Bridge for easy access on and off the island. Less than a mile to the beach . 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, approx 1300 sf and built in 2017. Listed at $279,900 with Margaret Rudd & Assoc., Inc., REALTORS. Call Connie Kisling at 336-254-6053 for details.

211 West Beach Dr, Oak Island Oceanfront – Welcome to ‘’My Sanctuary’’ where you can relax at this charming oceanfront home. A classic, fully furnished, two bedroom beach bungalow with spectacular ocean views on the sought after, quiet, westend of Oak Island. Enjoy with family and friends or let this proven rental property continue to welcome new and returning beach lovers. Knotty pine throughout compliments the fantastic ocean views from the many windows facing the Atlantic. Oceanfront porch grants direct beach access. Single level living with a wide-open floorplan also boasts covered parking under the home. Listed at $399,995 with Margaret Rudd & Assoc., Inc., REALTORS. Call Paul Colantuno at 240-459-2755 for details.

125 NW 16th Street, Oak Island Great investment opportunity and a rare to find this much square footage find at this price point. One level 4 BR 1 BA home, ready for you to customize!

Living, Kitchen and Dining areas are open making it perfect for entertaining. Updated kitchen countertop provides additional breakfast bar area. Kitchen has lots of cabinets and counterspace. Laundry Room provides plenty of space for adding a another bath. New Roof in 2019! Nice large lot with fenced back yard on the quiet west end. Listed at $179,900 with Margaret Rudd & Assoc., Inc., REALTORS®️ Call Lynda Young at 919-452-2793 for details.

kitchen, dining is spacious and open. Master suite has walk in closet and full bath. Split-plan with 2 guest rooms. There is a 672 square foot semi-finished room downstairs that has electrical outlets, wall unit for heating and cooling, wood paneling and insulation and is not included in square feet. Great for office, man cave, storage. The lot is large and high and dry and wooded in the back, creating a park-like setting. Offered at $312,000 • MLS# 100162228 Give Kay Jolliff with Margaret Rudd and Associates, Inc., REALTORS, a call today 910-523-0624.

2447 Lumberton Rd, Boiling Spring Lakes

Come see this updated and move-in ready home with fresh paint and new flooring throughout, as well as new windows. The kitchen has new countertops, new stove and new dishwasher. 3 bedrooms 2 baths with extra room for office, study or den. Just 6 miles from downtown Southport, 10 miles to Oak Island. Listed at $199,900 with Margaret Rudd & Assoc., Inc., REALTORS. Call Rodney Axsom at 910-523-0568 for details.

303 Ocean Drive, Oak Island This beach home will accommodate the whole family and your guests with a master bedroom and full bath downstairs and four more bedrooms and three baths upstairs. Downstairs there’s an open floorplan with a large living and dining area and kitchen all with oak floors. A screened porch is off the living room. The walk way out back has a sitting area and direct access to the beach. Listed at $778,900 with Margaret Rudd & Assoc., Inc., REALTORS®️ Call Elvira Gilbert at 910-619-4087 for details.

1207 E Oak Island Dr, Oak Island This home, located on a quiet Southeast corner near the Davis Canal, has an open floor plan and many windows to take in lots of natural light. It’s a quick walk to the beach walk-over and the Veterans Park on the Waterway is just one block away for fishing. Living room.

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239 E. Bay, Southport, NC Own a part of Southport history while enjoying modern conveniences and double porches, with an expansive view of the mouth of the Cape Fear River. According to The Architecture of Southport by Carl Lounsbury, this property probably dates from the very early 19th Century and is likely the oldest surviving home in Southport. Known as the Walker-Pyke house, this gracious and historically significant home features 2 large living areas, a separate dining room, kitchen, a brick floored sunroom, 3 bedrooms and 2 and 1/2 baths. Heart of pine flooring and 6 fireplaces provide just some of the historic charm. The kitchen features Thermador range and Sub-Zero refrigerator. The sunroom overlooks a fenced courtyard with koi pond and fountain, a brick grill and a storage building. Offered at $949,500 Call Kay Jolliff with Margaret Rudd and Associates, Inc. Realtors at 910-5230624 for a private showing

vides 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. Chef’s kitchen includes butler’s pantry with ample space for your wine collection, a six burner gas range top with griddle, and double ovens. Offered at $599,000. Call Kay Jolliff with Margaret Rudd and Associates, Inc. Realtors at 910-523-0624 for a private showing.

818 Cades Trail, Southport One of a kind immaculate Coastal Cottage within walking distance to downtown Southport is in a neutral palette with many upgrades, open living space and oversized backyard. Tiled double sided fireplace can be enjoyed from the living room and dining room. Designer accent walls including; shiplap, beadboard and wallpaper along with beautiful hickory wide plank hardwoods throughout make this charming home unique. Offered at $419,900 Call Kay Jolliff with Margaret Rudd and Associates, Inc. Realtors at 910-523-0624 for a private showing.

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