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ou may not at first think of the Price’s Creek Lighthouse that graces this month’s cover as particiularly seasonal, but hear me out. We captured the cover photo on a recent trip on the Southport-Fort Fisher Ferry. It was a beautiful, sunny, warmbut-not-hot day with a nice little breeze. As I stood by the rail watching the lighthouse go by and looking at all the boats out cruising and fishing, it struck me just how blessed we are to call this place home.

his photo represents Thanksgiving to us, and so does this issue. November is our Shop Local/Shop Small Issue and contains our annual Holiday Gift Guide. Putting it together reminded me once again how thankful I am personally for all the businesses in our community that have weathered 2020 no matter what has been thrown their way. We’re particularly thankful for our advertisers who have stuck with us through all of this. We quite literally couldn’t do any of this without them. So take advantage of all the shop localspecials this month, you’ll be doing a world of good for some very deserving folks.

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CURRENTS Trial By Fire Weathering 2020 As A New Business Owner Takes A Special Kind Of Person STORY AND PHOTO BY JEFFREY STITES

tarting out as an entrepreneur is always a little scary and nerve-wracking, but buying a business and then having 2020 happen is a special kind of challenge. Sylvia Liedtke-Ognan purchased the gift shop that is now The Pearl in Southport’s downtown one year ago, and despite the challenges, she is till here, still growing, and still going strong. We spoke to Sylvia about her challenges and what it’s been like to begin down the road of small business ownership during these extraordinary times. You’ve just celebrated one year in business. First off, congratulations! What a year. Tell us a little bit about The Pearl, what you offer and what sets you apart. As our first Anniversary is quickly approaching on Nov. 1, I believe what sets us apart from everyone else is the fact that we host special events throughout the year which gives us an opportunity to say “Thank you” to all of our customers for supporting our local, small business. It also gives us an opportunity to interact with customers live in person and for them to interact with us as well. It gives me a chance to get to know them more personally and to share experiences of what we’ve all been facing this past year since COVID has hit. It makes it

more personal, offering a one-on-one experience. We have many opportunities for our customers to save money, offering a few incentives that I believe not everyone has to offer: - 4 percent discount off everything when paying with cash - Loyalty program - spend $300 throughout the year and get a $25 give-back - Continuous savings monthly with sales or specials such as BOGOs - Support of local artists in the store and social media promotion - More MADE IN USA items and many that are produced by women-owned businesses as well

Can you speak to where you come from professionally and what made you want to open The Pearl?

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I have a Masters Degree in Education as well as a degree in Accounting. I had worked in New York as an office manager for 13 years and as a substitute teacher for 10 years. My dream has always been to run a business of my own, being able to be as creative as possible and purchase what I like and what I think my clientele would enjoy. With the background to interact well with people, whether in front of a classroom with students or with homeowners, I wanted to take a leap of faith, a chance, a dramatic change in my life, by taking over the business where I had worked for 18 months (prior to the previous owners’ retiring) and making it my own.

What did you bring to this venture that helped you weather the challenges of 2020? I brought hard work, dedication, and the commitment to never quit, to be creative and crafty. I’ve improved upon the business by investing in a new POS system, allowing me to upload every item into a system that helps me with future sales forecasts. I’ve had the opportunity to get to know many more local shop owners and see what has worked for them and what hasn’t. I was able to make the improvements necessary during the time we were closed for eight weeks. With the help of my

husband and mother, we gave the store a big facelift, inside and out. There were so many things that I needed to learn, but I accepted the challenge with open arms. Sometimes I wanted to scream because I found something I wished someone would have told me about, but ultimately it was my choice and I learned and made my way through it. You never realize what an important tool social media is until you own your own business in the 20th century and we are faced with a pandemic.

What have you learned over the past year that will help you moving forward?

Communication. Constantly updating on social media, advertising, giving back to and supporting the community, listening to what our clientele are looking for and what we can do to improve their

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Can you speak to the support of the community this year and the importance of shopping local?

It is quite a wonderful experience to be part of this very supportive local community which truly comes together during difficult times. There were so many people, remarkably, who purchased gift certificates while we were shut down to be used later on. There were phone calls, emails and messages from many customers that gave their words of encouragement and continual prayers. Lastly, many people made purchases and took advantage of our free delivery to local areas.

What role has the local small business community played in helping each other through this year? Do you collaborate, share ideas, commiserate?

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There were several stores with which I would collaborate to gain insight into what was working for them and how I could tweak the ideas to work for me and my store. We listened to each other and shared our hardships. We would try to come up with creative ways to reach the community to make them feel that we are all in it together. LThe more supportive we were with one another, the better we felt about the future. This was a year full of challenges and unpredictability, always wondering which direction to go. Ultimately it was what I and my family thought was the best that was the right decision for us.

In a year full of things none of us expected, what has surprised you most, good or bad? There have been many surprises for me — that my business is still open during one of the most difficult years in my history and how hard I have worked to keep it moving forward. I couldn’t have come as far as I have without the support of my husband, Richard, and my mom, Ursula. Many sacrifices were made during this time, especially not being able to see any of my kids who live in the upstate New York, the Catskills, nor having them visit us during this pandemic. One of the worst aspects is not being able to make up for the money lost during those two months we had to remain closed. However, I appreciate the support I’ve received from many of the patrons who have made purchases, given me many words of wisdom (and their opinions, lol) and how many new friendships have been built with other local shop owners in town.

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Bringing The Bling

Renee Ward Creates Spakling Treasures STORY AND PHOTOS BY LISA.P STITES

his month we chatted with Renee Ward of Renee’s Fine Jewelry (at 602 N. Howe Street in Southport). Renee has spent her lifetime in the jewelry business, and we wanted to know more about how she makes her business shine and sparkle.

You’ve been in business since 1976 — so, you literally grew up in the jewelry business? Yes, we’ve been in business since 1976. I was actually six years old when I started working in the store, doing anything from watch batteries, to taking apart watches, playing with clocks and doing small, minor jewelry repair, cleaning jewelry and doing all the different things you do in a jewelry store.

With a lifetime of experience yourself, do you also draw from your family’s experience? Most people that have jewelry stores, especially the full service jewelry stores, it’s typically family. Not very many people just start up a jewelry store, because it’s very hard to do and there are so many facets in a jewelry store and learning all the aspects of appraisals, repairs, design work, special ordering…I’ve been doing it for 40 years and I am still learning to this day. I’ve done it my whole life, I managed the Reed’s stores when I was in Raleigh in my 20s. I stayed there for just over three years, came back and worked in the jewelry store with with my family for the next year and a half, and then I was blessed to stay at home for five years to be with my children. And then what did I do but come back to what I do. If it works, and you love it…

Your customers can find fine jewelry as well as more casual, coastalthemed jewelry -how do you strike that balance and offer something for everyone?

I think being a female jeweler makes a big difference in the jewelry field and in knowing what women

want. I know a lot of my male counterpart jeweler friends, they struggle with trying to figure that part out. They have to depend on some of their employees to figure out what women like. Being in the business for as long as I have I, it’s just very easy to be able to know what sells, to know what women like, know what they find attractive, and of course, I’m very good at price-pointing pieces too. I don’t carry

things that are too expensive. I want everyone to have a very good value, and also a wide range of things. Sometimes I am trying new lines, sometimes I am doing this and that and I go to a lot of different shows, probably six international jewelry shoes a year, so I am finding new pieces. With being in business for so long, and being female, I do like to experiment with new lines and I do

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CURRENTS find a lot of one-of-a-kind pieces as well. I think that separates me from most other jewelry stores, because 50 percent of the jewelry I have in here is one-of-a-kind and I can’t get back in again — once it’s sold, it’s gone. It’s just the luck of the draw, who gets it first. Probably the other 50 percent, I can reorder. I basically hand pick all these pieces out at very good prices, or we make them.

Can you tell us more about your design services? How do you work with clients to bring their vision to reality?

I think I give a lot of very individual design to my customers. I have done thousands and thousands of different designs, of any caliber, anything from simple to the most intricate and unique details you can imagine in a piece of jewelry. I sit down

with the customer, I listen to the customer. It’s very important to listen to what they want because I don’t believe in trying to talk them into something that is not their vision. We go through books, we go through different things for inspiration, and then I write everything down and get all the information that I need. And then it’s a process, but I am very in tune to talking to the customer and giving them set-by-step what is going on and what we need to to. Then, after we get the price down, the style down, and everything else, then I do a three-dimensional CAD design, because that is basically a failsafe method. I can’t tell you how many designs I have had to redo for customers because the customer hated the design that another jeweler did, whether it was someone out of town or out of state, and then they come to me because they’ve heard about the way we do business. Once they see the CAD design, they can see it from every single angle, and that’s when we actually do it. I don’t like surprises. I like customers to know exactly what they’re getting. Out of all the designs we have done, and we do an awful lot of them, every single customer says it is so much more beautiful than they ever expected, even when they saw the CAD. We do some semi-custom as

The beautiful thing about it is that when you walk in here, you see so many different designs, and it’s affordable. That’s the best part. I try to keep my prices very low. We have a lot of fabulous, gorgeous, expensive pieces, we have a a lot of mid-price pieces, we have a lot of lower to mid-price pieces, and then a lot of nautical pieces, pearls, beautiful colored jewelry, everyday jewelry. I like to have a lot of variety. I don’t like to look like everybody else.

well. I take the stones, and I have access to hundreds of thousands of different mountings, earrings, rings, bracelets, all kinds of things, and then we put it together for them. There are so many different options for people. It just depends on if somebody wants that one-of-a-kind piece. We can make it simplistic or as intricate as needed. If someone comes in with a unique ring, like a wedding ring, and they want a designed ring for the other side but it’s no longer made, then we can can make an exact match. Literally, if you think it, we can do it. It’s just a fun thing for me to do. I love design work.

What’s your favorite gemstone, and why? What is your go-to piece of jewelry that you find yourself wearing most often, or do you change it up a lot?

I like blue. It’s my favorite color and it sells really well around here, so in here you’ll see all types and shapes and colors of blue gemstones. Probably my favorite is sapphire or the beautiful Swiss Blue Topaz. I just love both of those colored stones. I think they go well with most skin coloring. And of course diamonds - you can’t go wrong with diamonds. I do like to change it up. Today I am wearing sapphires and a beautiful aquamarine. Sometimes I just sell a bracelet right off my wrist because someone will say it looks beautiful, be-

cause it always looks so much more beautiful on than it is in the case. It’s a lot of work, a lot of responsibility, and it’s a lot of fun. I consider it a happy business. You’re making somebody happy. When it comes to the design work, you’re taking something that is so special to someone and you’re creating something that they can wear every day. Those kind of things mean a lot to me. I love doing surprise engagements, because I feel like part of their story. I love jewelry and I love people and I am very honest. That has got me through the past umpteen years in the business. I am very thankful for people to see me and know they can trust me.

Is there anything else you’d like us all to know?

We are here and we’re taking everything day-to-day. We’re working more on our social media and getting our website up and running, but we are still here five days a week for you. We do deliveries, we send pictures to people, I have people who message me, email, text. We give a level of service that you really don’t find much anymore. We’re way different and way better than anything that you could find online, and we’re priced better too.

How have your been dealing with the pandemic - we imagine people have still wanted to have shiny new things, and special occasions don’t stop for a pandemic.

Everybody is learning as we go. This year has been very challenging for everyone, to say the least. As far as the masks, the social distancing, being closed for six weeks - that was a very big challenge as well. Once we got open, it was game on. We did great, we did wonderful all the way up until the hurricane hit. I’m from Southport, so this is my home, and historically, anytime we have a hurricane, it takes about a month for everybody to kind of recover, recoup and get over the mental anguish and then we start to get back on track again. And it’s an election year, which has been stressing everybody out, and then the pandemic on top of it. It’s been challenging, and because of everything that we do, which is appraisals, jewelry and watch repair, diamonds, even a lot of free advice, special ordering, we have still been busy because we’ve been in the area so long. People just know me. Sometimes they don’t even know my name, they just know me as the jewelry lady. Which, that’s not a bad thing to be known for. Retail therapy - there’s nothing like it.

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Eclectic Shop Offers Something For All

Dunes Mercantile On Oak Island Features Budget-friendly Handicrafts and More STORY BY JEFFREY STITES, PHOTOS CONTRIBUTED

unes Mercantile is treasure trove of goodies. Just when you think you’ve found the coolest little item, something else catches your eye. And then you reach the back of the store and find a collection of musical instruments and gear, from mandolins to guitars to amplifiers, and you realize you have found a truly unique shop. We spoke to Dennis Delprete about his business and how he’s navigated the challenges of 2020.

How long have you been in business??

Dunes Mercantile was opened in May of 2018. I rented a small space in the store at that time and then purchased the store in April of 2019.

Where did you come to Oak Island from and what brought you here?

I’m originally from Pittsburgh, PA and then lived fourteen years in South Florida. After working in advertising for the

Pittsburgh Post Gazette, Miami Herald and with my own advertising magazines, I retired in 2016. My wife’s sister had just moved to Southport from Wilmington, so we settled in Southport. We knew very little about Oak Island but soon fell in love with all the island has to offer.

Dunes Mercantile is a pretty unique store. Can you explain explain it for anyone who hasn’t had a chance to visit yet?

Our slogan is “It’s always an adventure at Dunes” and we’d like everyone who comes into the store to enjoy their own adventure. We love the local artist aspect and represent over 30 artists from potters to painters, wood craftsmen, jewelry makers and of course stained glass, which I do. The store is an eclectic mix of new product, some unique vintage product and work from the local artists. In addition, we carry all types of beach decor, ladies apparel, shabby chic furniture, metal artwork, copper weather vanes and so much more! And to everyone’s surprise, we have ventured into musical instruments with a heavy emphasis on guitars. I like to refer to the back of the store as a “guitar bar,” with prices ranging from beginner through accomplished musician.

What sets you apart from other stores with handicrafts?

We try to pick and choose what artwork we feel our customers will like. Price point is very important to us and we make an effort to keep our prices very affordable. We refer to it as “starving artists” prices! Most of our artists are available for commissioned work through the store. I perSouthport Magazine 2016-2017 SOI Chamber Small Business of the Year Winner

sonally have done many custom stained glass pieces for people and business on the island and also visitors.

How do you appeal to both locals and visitors?

The atmosphere on Oak Island is so laid back that it’s easy to enjoy everyone who comes into the store. Those on vacation are thrilled to be here and love to take home a piece of the island with them. Locals that have just moved here or those redecorating can always find unique beach décor in all shapes and sizes. Our approach is to have something for everyone in all price ranges.

This year has brought challenges to all our local businesses. Waht have you learned in overcoming these challenges that will help you oving forward? \ As “it’s always an adventure at Dunes,” life is an adventure! A year to the day when I purchased the store, we were shut down for almost six weeks due to COVID-19. I had several stained glass projects that I didn’t think I’d finish until the fall and got caught up on all of those, much to the delight of the recipients! Since purchasing the store the year before and being the drummer for the local band, Dave’s Not Home, I hadn’t had much time to reflect or slow down. The time off reminded me that it’s important to do what you love. I feel we reinvent ourselves throughout our lifetime to

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CURRENTS maintain our existence. My wife’s job was put on hold due to the virus, and she became more involved in the store purchasing. Her diligence in researching new lines and ability to find great products has helped the store move in a forward direction. I feel we have all learned how to adapt to new circumstances and are stronger than we thought. After all, the sun comes up, the tide comes in and we are renewed again. Life’s a Beach!

Can you speak to the support you’ve experienced from the community, your customers and this year’s visitors? We wouldn’t be here without the support of the local community and visitors. The locals are all about shopping local and giving back to this beautiful place we call home. I feel we are all lucky to live here

and part of that charm is the local businesses. Our customers have told friends and family and often bring in visitors to the store. Visitors to Oak Island come here because of the small-town atmosphere, beauty of the beach and lovely surroundings. They understand their support is important and are happy to take some time from the sun and shop in all the locally owned businesses.

What are your plans for the future of Dunes Mercantile?

We’ve evolved so much in the last year that the future is definitely going to be an adventure! The shopping center has recently been purchased and there are plans for a face lift and new signage. We are bringing in a custom tee shirt, sweatshirt and jacket line under our private label that will be here for the holidays. My wife has recently added Bend Goat Soap products, Wind & Willow and Swan Creek Candles. I often refer to us as Bed, Bath and Guitars! We are also big on giving back to local charities. We sell hand decorated sea shells with 100 percent of donations going to SOAR (Southport -Oak Island Animal Rescue), have Tim the Pelican cards for

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CURRENTS donations to Sea Biscuit Wildlife Shelter and art glass that benefits Begin Again Horse Rescue. Our store artists donated artwork last year, raising more than $2,000 for the Dingle Family event. The Dave’s Not Home band has been sponsored by the store to play at several local charitable events. We are all about giving back to the community and helping wherever we can. My wife and I owned a collectible store years ago, so I feel we have come full circle. We used to do meet and greets with artists and look forward to when we can do

that again in the store. It’s awesome to see the face behind the masterpiece! We have great gift baskets that will make holiday shopping easier for those hard-to-buy-for people. We always look forward to meeting new customers and welcoming back old friends. We are constantly adding in new products, and the adventure never ends at Dunes Mercantile!

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Fighting For Veterans’ Lives

CURRENTS been told by the VA that they only reach 40 percent of the veterans who need help. That means as many as 42,000 of our local troubled veterans can be dealing with their suicide ideation alone, with no professional intervention. These are the veterans Save A Vet Now is focused on.

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hanking our nation’s veterans on Veterans Day, and all year round, is a wonderful thing. But we can do more. Veterans have often experienced stress that humans are not equipped to handle easily. All too often, this stress gets buried and leads to mental health issues, and because of the stigma our society assigns to mental health troubles, these also get buried, sometimes with tragic results. Veteran suicide is pandemic of its own, and we should recognize this, work to get our heroes the help they need, and do all we can to remove the stigma. Tony Vivaldi founded an organization called Save A Vet Now, which works to make veterans understand that it’s okay to not be okay and to connect those in need of help with free, confidential, professional counseling. We spoke to Vivaldi about the Save A Vet Now organization, how the group is helping our heroes, and how we can all join the fight.

Save A Vet Now was founded in 2019, correct? Can you speak to the growth of the organization, and especially your partnership with Coastal Horizons? How has that partnership helped you fulfill your mission? Save A Vet Now was founded in July 2019 and, since, the organization has become a member of the Governor’s Council on Veteran Suicide Prevention

and can be found in the National Resource Directory. Most important to our veterans with suicide ideation, Save A Vet Now has partnered with Coastal Horizons, a well known and highly respected service provider in the field of mental health and substance abuse. Together, we created the Veterans Outreach Program, which provides veterans in the Cape Fear Region with an opportunity to receive treatment for their suicide ideation without financial barriers at any of Coastal Horizons’ outpatient clinics in Brunswick, New Hanover, and Pender County. The Program includes funding to ensure veterans can access treatment without incurring out-of-pocket expenses. You can learn more about Save A Vet Now and Coastal Horizons on saveavetnow.org and coastal horizons.org. This partnership is different from many other suicide prevention organizations in that

Under normal circumstances, what strategies do you employ to reach vets who may have a need?

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Coastal Horizons, while it has its share of counselors, employs those professionals who can treat and prescribe as necessary. This helps tremendously when trying to attract those veterans who “hide in the shadows” since help is readily available and, under HIPPA rules, it is discrete.

Is the tri-county area you serve an especially veteran heavy demographic? I cannot speak to the specific demographics for Brunswick, New Hanover and Pender Counties. What I can say is that there are more than 700,000 veterans residing in North Carolina and our tri-county area lies somewhere between the average 19 percent residing in the densest counties and the average 6% residing in the lowest populated counties. I doubt these numbers are easily extrapolated, but let’s assume the demographic for our three counties is 10 percent or 70,000. I have

The challenge is to break the silence and dispel the stigma surrounding mental health and suicide. Pre-COVID pandemic, we had a modicum of success as a result of our community awareness efforts with local businesses, organizations and clubs, public media exposure, and fundraisers. The greater challenge is to get veterans to ask for help. After speaking with many local veterans, I remain shocked at what they reveal. The most telling thing about them is that many, if not the majority, are embarrassed by their condition…so much so that some don’t even want to be seen as veterans. Afraid and distrustful, they avoid the VA or any other treatment option mostly because they want their illness to remain private. So they tough it out, hoping time will heal their wounds. I am reaching out to other organizations who have had some level of success to learn how they have bridged this gap and convinced veterans to seek help. These veterans who are “going it alone” are our focus at Save A Vet Now. A big help in reaching these veterans is, at least for now, convincing reporters, like you, to include, out of necessity, a direct outreach to the veterans we wish

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As you may know, there are 20 military related deaths by suicide every single day. It is now being reported that this number is increasing by as much as 20 percent as a result of the COVID pandemic. Veteran suicide is a deadly crisis. It is silently happening all around us and we are doing little to stop it. It is resilient. Despite our best efforts, it hasn’t changed in over a decade. And it doesn’t discriminate against age, gender, race, or religion. Social interaction, a staple for suicide prevention, has been replaced by social distancing, which is no friend to suicide ideation.

What challenges has the pandemic presented to your organization and how are you overcoming them? Have you learned any valuable lessons dealing with the pandemic that will help you going forward? It is not an understatement to say the COVID pandemic has hampered us in many ways. Opportunities to improve community awareness through speeches and meetings have all but dried up. Fundraising, which helps acquire advertising and supports the Veterans Outreach Pro-

gram, is at a standstill. Where opportunities to improve community awareness do exist, I find that people are weary of the chaos this pandemic has brought and are longing for something positive. Talking about suicide surely doesn’t meet this requirement. Like so many others, Save A Vet Now is developing strategies to deal with the “new normal” that will be with us for the foreseeable future. In person speeches and fundraisers will be moved “online” through 2021. We will rely more on public media than ever before in “getting the word out.” We are actively seeking out, with some success, well-known, highly-respected, veteran-friendly organizations with a voice and a platform from which they are heard throughout the community to help us achieve our goals.

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Celebrating History Proposed Gullah Geechee Greenway/ Blueway Would Connect All of Eastern Brunswick County STORY BY JEFFREY STITES

eland resident Brayton Willis is hoping to string together some “pearls” to create a recreational, historical and environmental treasure for eastern Brunswick County. He is working with the Brunswick County NAACP to spearhead a proposal for a Gullah-Geechee Cultural Heritage Corridor Multi-Use Greenway/Blueway Trail that would stretch from Navassa, through Leland and Belville and Boiling Spring Lakes, to Southport. This is a huge idea and there is a lot to unpack just in the name of the project alone. Let’s start with the Gullah Geechee. The Gullah Geechee culture is made up of African American descendants of the enslaved workers on the rice plantations that used to stretch from Pender County to Jack-

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sional corridor has been around since ’06 but I saw no recognition of the Gullah-Geechee Corridor,” he said. “Nowhere could I find references to the Gullah-Geechee Corridor. I reached out to as many people as I could, went to Gullah-Geechee Foundation folks and didn’t get good answer. I kept digging and stumbled across Eulis Willis in Navassa. Eulis is proposing a Moze Heritage Center on an old SuperFund site.”

The idea of a multi-use greenway/ blueway trail system is to provide walking, biking and kayaking trails, in this case connecting sites of cultural and historical importance to the Gullah-Geechee culture.

The proposed Moze Gullah Geechee Heritage Site, located on the Brunswick river near the intersection of N. Navassa Road and

Willis said he was inspired by a planned East Coast Greenway that would run along the entire United States eastern seaboard when he ran into some folks working on the project in the Wilmington area. He also participated in the Wilmington metro planning Organization’s work to create a master plan for development in the Cape Fear Region. “They brought into my vision the need to have better pedestrian and bike facilities. It laid the groundwork in my mind,” he said. “This idea popped into view in February of this year,” he said. “We have some great leaders in our community that have already stepped up. This is a complement for some things that are already ongoing.” While working on the Brunswick County NAACP Environmental Justice Committee, Willis said he was struck that he didn’t ever see a mention of the federally recognized Gullah-Geechee Corridor. “The Congres-

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on it,” said Willis. “The church was built by Gullah-Geechee, formerly enslaved people who worked the rice palpations in the area.”

The Town of Leland’s upcoming Sturgeon Park sits close to the Navassa-leland border near the proposed Moze Center. South of Leland, in Belville, the Brunswick Riverwalk Park is an existing “pearl” with access to the river, a nature center and walkway, recreational facilities, and the ruins of the rice plantation that used to sit where the park and the school across the street are now. Wills found while speaking to Belville Mayor Mike Allen that the town hopes to

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RENTS connect its walkway with the Battleship North Carolina at some point, proving yet another link to another “pearl.” Willis said that the next part of his string is already in the works in the form of a proposed widening project along Rt. 133starting in Belville and running more than four miles south. The proposal envisions a walking/biking path along the side of the road allowing for safe exercise and travel. “With what’s coming,” Willis said, “that leaves us 18 miles from Southport. Looking at that remaining 18 miles, that’s going to be a long term challenge. But as we build the trail we can string these pearls together. Establishing a corridor from Navassa to Southport, that’s the lowest hanging fruit to establish a trail. It’s a good place to start.” Willis points to four existing river access points that would be included in the proposed blueway. He envisions a possible three additional points. Historic sites line the river and are even providing an environmental benefit.. “These old rice fields serve as sanctuaries for fish habitat and nurseries,” he said. Willis’s hopes extend this project beyond Brunswick County. He said that Pender County has expressed interest in his proposal and that each of the three

proposals for an additional bridge over the Cape Fear River features a bike/pedestrian path. Eventually, he said, he’d like to connect to the larger east Coast Greenway. But first Willis needs to rally support. “Where we’re at…we have community support. All of this will be rolled up into an application to the National Park Service. This is important. They have a Rivers and Trails Program to offer help to develop bluesy and greenway trail segments. They’ve been working in North Carolina with a few communities,” Willis said. “I worked with them out west, in Idaho. I linked up with them again and told them about the concept. They are really excited to get the application. They want letters of support, where communities might offer up meeting space, something to show they are willing to put effort into developing the trails.” Wills has secured the support of Navassa, Belville and Leland and plans to speak with the leaders of Boiling Spring Lakes and Southport soon. Willis says heinous he has his work cut out for him. “We need to start looking at grant monies, looking at philanthropic groups, finding help to fund things. We need a website and to start a marketing campaign,” He said. “This is a big project for the Brunswick County NAACP, for any NAACP really.” He said he hopes

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Maritime Museum Staff Honored Education Curator Katy Menne Receives Emerging Museum Professionals Award

he NC Maritime Museum at Southport is known for offering interesting and innovative programming and displays, and now one of the Museum’s educators has received recognition from the Southeastern Museums Conference for the work she does right here in Southport. STORY AND PHOTOS CONTRIBUTED Katy Menne, education curator at the Museum was honored regionally for her outstanding efforts to help shape the world of museums. ReceMenne, who has worked at the museum since 2018, is the Southeastern Museums Conference’s 2020 recipient of the Emerging Museum Professionals Award. The award recognizes a museum professional with less than 10 years of experience as a museum staff member who has demonstrated excellence and leadership in museum activities at his or her institution, within the museum profession as a whole, and especially in the southeast region.

N.C. Maritime Museum at Southport Education Curator Katy Menne, left, shows visitors how to read navigational charts during a July 2019 event. Menne was recently named the Southeastern Museums Conference’s 2020 recipient of the Emerging Museum Professionals Award.

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vase from Charlotte’s Mint Museum Uptown Store. “We could not be more proud of Katy for receiving this prestigious award,” Museum Manager Lori Sanderlin said. “It is a wonderful reflection of her hard work and dedication to the museum and to people of all ages and abilities.” Originally from San Diego, California, Menne attended the University of South Carolina, earning her B.A. in history and an M.A. in secondary education social studies. Before coming to Southport, Menne worked at Ripley’s Aquarium in Myrtle Beach as an educator, the Kaminski House in Georgetown, South Carolina as volunteer coordinator and visitor services associate, and as activities director at a Hilton hotel. As education curator at the Southport Maritime Museum, Menne leads class trips from preschool to high school, offering a menu of topics for

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Illume scented candles & diffusers are hand crafted with essential oils to provide energizing scents & the cleanest possible burn. Made in Minnesota, USA. We stock Fresh Sea Salt & Citrus Crush. Make great gifts for any occasion.

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Holiday Treats Moravian Coffee Cakes and Sugar Cakes from Dewey’s Bakery: $9.99 each

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SMALL BUSINESS HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE 2020 Touchscreen Crossbody Purses These stylish, techy, and fun purses come in a variety of designs and colors. Keep your phone safe from exposed surfaces. You can make phone calls, text, and surf the internet all while your phone remains in this protective purse! A portion of proceeds of all purses sold goes to Breast Cancer Research.

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Local author, Carolyn Courtney Lauman, has written two novels of suspense that are sure to thrill the reader on your list. Set in and around Southport, you’ll enjoy discovering where and how the well-crafted plots unfold.

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Ann Thompson Art

Ann’s love for gingerbread Victorian houses, seagulls, the beach, riverboats, witches, and mermaids are featured in her colorful creations. Originals and prints available.

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Mayor’s Downtown Tree Lighting Ceremony From the comfort of your own home! In the spirit of the holiday season, Mayor Hatem will light the Downtown Christmas Tree. The difference is, this year, the tree will be lit at Whittler's Bench and there will be no spectators. As always, ‘Twas the Night before Christmas will be read and the Trinity United Methodist Church children’s choir will serenade us with time-honored Christmas carols. Delight in a Southport Colonial Christmas at Fort Johnston. So, cozy up, have some popcorn, make a cup of hot chocolate and join us online November 27 , 6 p.m. at www.cityofsouthport.com to share in the joy of the season.

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Flip Flopped Christmas Parade A Beloved Oak Island Tradition Survives 2020 With A Twist

he Christmas By The Sea Parade is on for Saturday, December 5 this year, but it’s getting some new shoes. This year the parade will be presented in a ‘flip flopped’ format with parade units staying stationery and spectators driving past them. Organizers have included some fun new elements to make this year’s parade very special for all that participate.

The Southport-Oak Island Area Chamber of Commerce, in conjunction with the Town of Oak Island, have organized the Christmas By the Sea parade for more than 35 years. “The parade is a cherished holiday tradition; we just couldn’t let 2020 end without having it. With support from the Town of Oak Island, we have created a safe and fun way to hold the parade,” said Jackie Pappas, Parade co-chair for the Chamber. “Although this is something new, we hope that it brings the same excitement and fun for everyone. We want everyone to feel

they are part of the parade by either decorating a float and entering the parade at www.christmasbytheseaparade.com or gathering your family in your car or golf cart and driving through the parade. It would even be great to see residents along the parade route decorate their houses. The more holiday spirit flowing that day, the better!” The ‘Flip Flop Drive-Thru’ Christmas by the Sea Parade will be staged along E. Dolphin Drive beginning at Middleton Avenue on Oak Island. The event kicks off at 1 pm with a ribbon-cutting hosted by

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none other than Santa Claus himself. Santa and the Mrs. will lead traffic down E. Dolphin past more than 75 parade units and the drive-thru route will be open to spectators until 4 pm. The parade route will be one-way on E. Dolphin Drive. Residents and visitors are encouraged to add to the festivities by decorating their vehicles, too. As always, Santa and Mrs. Claus will be the final float at the end of the parade route waving to children and the young at heart as they drive by. Normal traffic safety rules apply. Spectators (riding only) in cars, trucks or golf carts will be permitted along the parade route. For more information contact Southport-Oak Island Area Chamber of Commerce, 4433 Long Beach Road, Southport, (910) 457-6964 or visit www.christmasbytheseaparade.com

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A Day On The Links Sign Up Today For The Southport-Oak Island Chamber Golf Tournament STORY BY JEFFREY STITES

Registration is open for the Southport-Oak Island Area 2020 Golf Classic, teeing off on Friday, December 4 at Carolina National Golf Club. The four-person Captain’s Choice tournament will kick off with a shotgun start at 11 am. Registration is limited to 32 teams and the $340 team entry fee includes four mulligans per team and entry in the closest to the pin contest. Funds raised go to support the Southport-Oak Island Chamber of Commerce and its efforts to support our community’s businesses as they navigate a challenging year.

How else will this year’s tournament be different? This year’s tournament will feature the same Captain’s Choice/Scramble format as in previous years, but will have several changes. One fun change will be a chipping contests available to the teams where the target is a toilet. The cost will be $5 per chip or three for $10. The prizes will be a case of toilet paper and a prize to be determined. I have played in dozens of golf tournaments and have never chipped into a toilet! Each participant will receive a Moon Pie. There will also be a hole featuring the option to move up to 150 yards on a par 5 for $20 per team. We will also have a $25,000 hole-in-one challenge with $12,500 going to the player that makes the ace and $12,500 going to the Chamber. In addition, there will be cash prizes for the 1st place team in the Championship flight, 1st flight, Women’s flight, and Mixed flight provided there are a minimum of three teams in each flight. There will be no “check in” and the tournament will have a shotgun start. There will also be no Awards ceremony.

This year’s tournament will be different in a number of ways, but promises to be a great time. We spoke to event chairman Ben Frazier about the differences and what this year’s tournament has to offer.

Are you taking any special precautions due to Covid? Yes. The no check-in will prevent a large gathering of players in one place. Also, there will not be an awards ceremony after the event - prizes will be mailed to the winning teams’ captains. Social distancing will be required along with masks when in spaces with people other than your team. There will be keg beer and a box lunch available to players at the turn as well to prevent large groups in one place at a meal.

This year’s tournament is at Carolina National. What does that course offer that makes this year’s tournament special? This is our first year ever having the tournament at Carolina National. It is a magnificent 27-hole golf facility with a variety of holes - tree lined, marsh front, some extremely challenging and others that offer birdie opportunities. The practice facilities and clubhouse are top notch and provide everything a golfer could ask for in a great tournament experience.

Can you speak to how important it is to support the Chamber at this time? The Chamber Golf Tournament is essential to the fundraising efforts of the Chamber every year, but this year more so than ever. With so many of the Chamber’s events having to be cancelled or paired down due to COVID-19, this year’s tournament will provide much needed funding as well as energy and enthusiasm to remind everyone in our community of the importance of all the Chamber does in our little corner of the world.

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e are excited to report that the North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher, one of our favorite day trips, has re-opened to visitors! Of course like everything else this year, there are some new policies in place, so weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve compiled all you need to know to go see the fishes. The facility is operating at a reduced capacity due to COVID restrictions, so all aquarium visitors must reserve a time and get advance tickets online before arrival. Aquarium members will also need advance tickets, though they can get them free of charge. Members will need their member ID number and the email address associated with their membership to order tickets and reserve an admission time. The aquarium staff has provided a summary of some changes and policies to make your list as smooth as possible: In order to ensure the safety of our guests, our animals, and our staff members, we have set some initial guidelines for visitation.

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-We will be thoroughly cleaning and disinfecting throughout the day. We will provide hand sanitizing stations for the public. -Guests will be required to practice social distancing. Note that family groups already living together do not need to practice social distancing. -Staff members and guests will be required to wear masks. -Plexiglass shields will be placed at all counters.

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-Each Aquarium location will limit the number of guests to 50 percent or less of building occupancy rating. -Advance ticket purchases for Aquarium visitation will be required. Guests must purchase tickets for a designated entry time. Members must also get advance tickets. -No cash transactions will be allowed at the Aquarium initially. Members must register online and secure advance tickets to reserve a spot (at no cost for members). -AZA Reciprocal admissions will not be available initially. NC Zoo members must follow admission guidelines outlined above.

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Thankful Pumpkins STORY CONTRIBUTED BY HABITAT FOR HUMANITY Brunswick County Habitat for Humanity, along with its partner families, is challenging the community to have a heart of gratitude by sharing Thankful Pumpkins. Members of the Habitat board of Directors dropped off pumpkins and permanent markers to all Habitat Homeowners. The Homeowners ruminated on what they are thankful for and recorded their thanks by writing on their pumpkins. It’s a reminder that every day there is always something to be thankful for. “In a time where we are forced to stay apart to stay well, it’s more important than ever to stay together to stay close,” said Habitat Board President Christine Luciano. “As a faith-based organization, it is important that we emulate the values we stand behind,” said Pastor Bill Negron, Habitat Moard member. “We believe that it’s important to give thanks in all circumstances as it states in Thessalonians. These pumpkins are a tangible expression of that.” Messages are shared with the community through the Brunswick County Habitat for Humanity Facebook page. “We thank you! We will continue to add our gratitude to the pumpkin,” said one Habitat family. “This was great. Know that family and Habitat for Humanity are written on our pumpkin.” About Brunswick County Habitat for Humanity Brunswick County Habitat for Humanity (BCHFH) is a local nonprofit that brings people together to build homes, communities and hope: Our vision is a world where everyone has a decent place to live. We achieve this by providing a path to home ownership for families that would not have the means to do so on their own. Habitat works side by side with partner families who have a need for housing, a willingness to partner and the ability to pay an affordable mortgage. Upon completion of each home, the partner families purchase their home through a no-interest mortgage loan. Since being founded in 1994, BCHFH has built 65 homes and completed numerous repairs in Brunswick County. BCHFH relies on the funds from donations, and the revenue from three thrift stores, called ReStores to fund its mission.

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Painting With Light

Local Photographer Nick Noble Captures Our Area’s Beauty, Day And Night

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targazers of all ages love the night sky surrounding Brunswick County. Living near the ocean away from the bright city lights has its perks at night when the sky is clear, the moon is full, and there’s a slight chill in the air. Of course, taking a good photo of the stars and a full moon is a challenge to most amateur photographers. We all have taken pictures of the big full moon only to get a photo of the black sky with a white dot in the middle and a tree nearby that caught the flash. Luckily for us, there are amazingly talented people, like St. James resident and landscape photographer Nick Noble, who can uniquely capture the beauty of our world. His award-winning photos have graced the pages of many print magazines, guides, and online platforms. Recently, he was able to get breathtaking photos of the comet Neowise flying by, as well as the Milky Way. I first saw his photos posted on local Facebook pages and immediately loved his work. He captures the night sky in all its brilliance as if you are standing on the beach looking at it.

said. “At the end of the school year, I took it with me to the Outer Banks for my family vacation that year. I had a great time using it, and then started taking more pictures.”

“I like early morning and nighttime star photography,” he said.

According to Noble, planning for the photoshoot is the first step to a successful picture. “Knowing when and where the sun will rise or set, the moonrise and set times and directions. What are the tides times and coming in or going out? The location of the Milky Way Galaxy at night and is the moon out hiding the stars,” he said. “The next step is setting an alarm. People often ask me when I sleep! Often the best time for my photography is 3-5 am. Then, seeing a large scene and deciding how to isolate

Not only can he shoot great pictures of the night sky, but Noble also has an eye for beautiful landscapes. “I have no formal training in photography,” he said, explaining that he holds a Ph.D. in Economics. “Early in the development of digital cameras, Miami University gave me a digital camera to document a service learning project to teach economics to third graders,” he

A resident of St. James for the past 11 years, Noble was glad to move from Ohio to Brunswick County to be out of the snow and cold weather. “My family vacationed on the Outer Banks. When it was clear I had shoveled enough snow, we considered North Carolina as a place to retire. We explored the coastal area, and the Southport area just seemed perfect.”

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a piece of it that will fit into the space of a picture. Should I include more, or include less? All of this is driven by the search for the right light,” said Noble. “Every sunrise, sunset, and milky way moment is different. How shall I try to capture this one?”

Finding great inspiration from several different photographers, Noble follows the words of the famous black and white photographer, Ansel Adams. “Adams said once that 12 good pictures in a year is a good crop. I have fun each year trying to narrow my pic-

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ART BEAT tures down to the best 12,” he said. “My favorite photograph was taken on the Southport Salt Marsh walkway near sunrise. Everything came together — the sunrise, the clouds, the building lights, the light on the grasses, the reflections, the tides. I try something and if I like it, I spend

more effort in that direction. If I don’t like it, I try to decide if it is a bad idea or if it is fixable. Rule - go to the walkway when sunrise and high tide are together!” Noble’s photography prints and calendars are for sale in Southport at the Artisans Gallery on Howe. He will be outside the Artisans Gallery on Dec 4 from 10 am - 4 pm, selling his calendars and prints and chatting with the public. You can find him on Facebook at www.facebook. com/NickNoblePhotography, Instagram @nsqr. His webpage is www. NickNoblePhotography.com. Email Nick@NickNobl e Ph o to graph y. com. And you can find out Noble’s favorite photos on his website here http:// nicknoblephotography.com/favorites-by-year.

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Hats off to the Cape Fear Regional Jetport for hosting another drive-in concert on Saturday, November 7. Sponsored by Up Your Arts, the two acts featured are Wilmington’s go-to dance band Uptown Easy and Southport’s own Charlene and the Bluegrass Charlatans. Both have signed up to put on a really big show from 2-5 pm, with all COVID-19 protocols in place. Gates open at 1 pm; the cost is $40 per carload, with all tickets being sold in advance through www.upyourarts.org. The rain date is November 14, same time, same place. Southport’s Frying Pan Restaurant will be serving up barbecue goodness in its new mobile kitchen, along with one other local catering favorite, priced separately on site. On top of experiencing live music in an outdoor space big enough for social distancing and dancing, fans will help Up Your Arts add to the future of creative and performing arts in our area. Proceeds from the concert will benefit the Save the Hall, Y’all campaign to transform Southport’s old city hall building on Moore Street into a community-based arts center. This multi-year effort is poised to enter an important new phase, after it was recently determined the now-vacant historic building is structurally viable and a feasible candidate for renovation. It has always functioned at the center of municipal life; built in the 1850s, it served as the Brunswick County Courthouse over the next 120 years, until the City of Southport moved its city hall operations there in the 1970s. Work during the upcoming year to cement the building’s future as an arts center will focus on design and organizational development. Money raised between now and then will fund the cost of architectural services necessary to the creation of construction bid documents. Simultaneously, programming and fundraising strategies will be mapped out, and a board of trustees will be identified to take the project forward. Up Your Arts is grateful for the support given this project by Southport’s elected officials, who partnered with the non-profit organization for the feasibility study. Numerous volunteers have stepped forward to provide critical services free of charge and the community at large has demonstrated the arts center’s tremendous grassroots appeal. The jetport concert proceeds will provide a much-needed boost to fundraising efforts begun last year, which were halted by the pandemic. Join UpYourArts on November 7 to help Save the Hall, Y’all and put creative and performing arts front and center in the heart of downtown Southport.

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Pet Issue Is Coming Soon

ufus The Newshound invites one and all of his furry, scaly and feathered friends to have their human friends submit critter photos for Southport Magazine’s Annual Pet Issue coming January 2021! Yes, the end of 2020 is thankfully on the horizon and we all agree that saluting our fourlegged (or winged, or finned) friends that have steadfastly stood by us through this wretched year is in order. Just email a high resolution photo of your pet to :

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Our staff will ooooooh and ahhh and talk about how adorable your pet is and then we’ll have the difficult job of picking one to grace January’s cover. This year, at Rufus’s request, we are paying special tribute to Office/Shop/Work Pets. We couldn’t have made it through the year without the Newshound’s friendship and support, and we know we’re not the only ones with an office pet who never fails to make us smile. Let us know your submission is an Office/Shop/Work Critter and we’ll add the photo to Rufus’s Gallery.

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FITNESS Preventing Golf Injuries Simple Ways To Improve Your Experience

STORY BY BRIAN TULLY, MS

olf injuries are real. They can linger for a long time and take away from your love for the sport. But there are things you can do to prevent some of these common injuries and pains. With the proper attention and consistency, you can set yourself up for a long, enjoyable relationship with the game of golf. Let’s take a look at some of the more common injury spots and some potential ways to prevent them.

Back Pain While back pain is a general term, for golfers it’s usually the result of having stiff muscles while trying to swing the golf club too fast with limited rotation ability and lack of proper muscle recruitment. When your muscles are stiff, your range of motion is limited and your body is working against your swing. If you force things to happen, bad results for your swing and your body are usually close behind.

The challenge with swinging a golf club is that it’s a rapid, explosive motion. It doesn’t give your muscles a chance to gradually adapt if they’re not already able to perform that range of motion. Prevent It: To help prevent back pain while you’re out on the course, it’s critical to warm up by stretching your entire body before tee time. Perform exercises between rounds to strengthen your core, so you are better able to use your hips for turning power instead of your

back. Elbow Injuries Tendonitis is one of the most common elbow injuries in the world and is caused by inflamed tendons and ligaments in your elbow. When your outer tendon is inflamed, we call it “tennis elbow.” When it’s your inner tendon, it’s “golfer’s elbow.” As we get older, our risk of getting tendonitis increases, especially if we’ve been performing activities that require repetitive movements. Hitting golf balls is a perfect example. Prevent It: To help reduce the inflammation, give yourself plenty of time to rest. To prevent these injuries from happening in the first place, work on building the muscles around your elbow (forearms, biceps and triceps) and at the shoulder to help give your arm a strong foundation to work from. Stronger muscles will support your tendons and allow you to enjoy golf for longer periods of time. Knee Pain Not many people realize how many muscles, ligaments and tendons are used during a single golf swing. And the legs make up a big part of them. Your knees play an important role in stabilizing your body and rotating the hips at the beginning of your swing. Because of the explosive movement, extreme force is placed on the knee. If that knee is weak, you run the risk of straining or tearing ligaments. Prevent It: While there are many treatment options, you can help your knees by stretching your hips and calves, as well as maintaining a flexible body. Performing exercises to strengthen your muscles, ligaments and tendons will improve the durability of your knees. Recovery is also important. If your knees are sore after a day of golf, put some ice on them to prevent swelling and inflammation, and take an extra day or two between rounds. However, swelling and inflammation after a round is a good indicator you need more than ice. Mobility and strength training are important to keep those knees viable for the years ahead. Rotator Cuff Injuries If you feel a sharp pain in your shoulder or upper arm while swinging your golf club, you might be dealing with the start of a rotator cuff injury. Check with

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your doctor. Other common symptoms include experiencing pain during the night and when you extend your arm overhead. Rotator cuff injuries are often the result of traumatic force. For golfers, it can happen when you poorly execute a golf swing, hit a rock or simply overuse your muscles. Prevent It: Common treatments include anti-inflammatory drugs (talk to your doctor) and sometimes surgery. You can help prevent rotator cuff injuries by improving shoulder flexibility and doing golf-specific weight training exercises to strengthen and properly utilize the rotator cuff musculature. Wrist Injuries Swinging a golf club is a repetitive motion. If your body isn’t equipped to handle these repetitive motions, injuries are far more likely to occur. Your wrists are no exception. The typical high-speed swing places a lot of explosive pressure on your wrists. Pain and tenderness are commonly experienced at the moment of impact and at the top of your backswing. Prevent It: Many wrist injuries are a form of tendonitis. When sore and inflamed you can use ice or anti-inflammatory to ease the inflammation. Check with your doctor first. Much like the other prevention methods mentioned in this article, the wrists will also benefit from strengthening and mobilizing. As well as rest when they are sore. Golf requires you to be in good physical condition to truly enjoy and perform well for years to come. You will need mobility exercises to maintain a flexible body with good range of motion, along with strength exercises to protect your joints and improve stability and body control. Add that with proper swing mechanics and you are on your way to some pain free golf. Just like with any training, take your time, start slow and progress as your body adapts. If you have any questions or other thoughts to share, I would love to hear from you! Brian@BetterTogetherFitness.com BetterTogetherFitness.com

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CALENDAR November 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.

OCT 30

Movie in the Park - Oak Island

Have some Halloween fun with a viewing of “Hocus Pocus” on the Middleton Park fields, SE 46th St. and Dolphin Dr. Take chairs or a blanket and your favorite snacks, but maintain social distancing. The movie starts at 7 pm.

OCT 31

Farmers Market, Oak Island

Catch the last market of the year, with vendors selling produce, coffee, fresh baked goods, jewelry, artwork and more. The market runs 9 am to1 pm on the Middleton Park fields, SE 46th St. and Dolphin Dr.

OCT 31

Concert in the Park - Oak Island

Enjoy the sounds of Too Much Sylvia, 6-8 pm on the Middleton Park fields, SE 46th St. and Dolphin Dr. Take chairs or a blanket, but maintain social distancing.

OCT 31

Trunk or Treat Drive-Thru Tail Boiling Spring Lakes

Stay in your car for this drive-thru trick-or-treating. Children will receive popcorn and other treats, starting at 5:30 pm., 1 Leeds Road.

OCT 31

Our Heroes Fall Concert

Music, dancing, a bonfire — this event has it all. Tickets are $50, and all proceeds will benefit Our Heroes Inc., a local nonprofit which provides equine-assisted therapies, activities and recreation for veteran, first responders and those with special needs. Mike’s Garage Band will play from 12 noon to 4 pm, and there will be a cash bar, raffles and a silent auction. The

event is 11 am to 6 pm at Horseplay Farms, 1757 Clemmons Road, Bolivia. Tickets are $50, and may be purchased at the gate, or at OurHereosInc.Org.

NOV 7

It’s Our Town, Let’s Clean It Up, Even During COVID (Southport)

Tools will be provided, so all you have to do is show up ready and willing to help with weeding, pruning, planting and other gardening jobs. Meet old jail annex at the corner of Rhett and Nash Streets at 9 am and be sure to wear a mask. Call 301-741-6698 with any questions or to get on the Southport Beautification Committee’s email notification list.

NOV 7

Artisans Fall Festival

Browse shops and check out local artisans’ wares at the Olde Southport Village Shoppes, 1102 N. Howe Street in Southport, 10 am to 4 pm.

NOV 7

A Bennie with the Jets Concert

UpYour Arts hosts this drive-in concert at the Cape Fear Regional Jetport (Long Beach Road, Oak Island), 2-5 pm. Tickets are $40/carload, and food will be available on site. Charlene and the Bluegrass Charlatans open, with Uptown Easy headlining. Visit http://www. upyourarts.org/ to purchase tickets in advance.

Bolivia Volunteer Fire Department First Annual Turkey Shoot Join members of the Bolivia Volunteer Fire Department for this fundraising event, 6-10 pm, 180 Green Lewis Road, Bolivia. The Department is also selling raffle tickets with the drawing to be held Dec. 19. Check the Department’s Facebook page for more information.

NOV 7

Shop for locally-grown and made 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 runs from 9 am to 2 pm. Social distancing measures will be in place.

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Wine glass seminar - Uncorked by the Sea The shape of your wine glass does matter - learn about Ravenscroft Crystal and how the shape of wine glasses can enhance your tasting experience. The seminar is at 5 pm at the shop, 602 N. Howe Street.

Photographing Your Work - Town of Leland With so much more online commerce, taking a great picture to highlight your work is important for websites and social media. This class will cover the basics to help you showcase your work online. Cost is $15 for residents and $20 for non-residents.

NOV 27

Virtual Tree Lighting

Cozy up at home and tune in for the annual tree-lighting ceremony, live from downtown Southport. This year’s celebration will be virtual only, with no in-person spectators. There will be a reading of “Twas the Night Before Christmas,” Christmas carols from the Trinity United Methodist Church’s children’s choir, and Mayor Hatem will light the tree. The event will be shown online through the City’s website, www. cityofsouthport.com at 6 pm.

NOV 28

Show your local businesses some love and put a dent in your holiday shopping. Participating area businesses will have specials — check out the Gift Guide in this issue to get started on your shopping list.

NOV 28

Holiday Artisans Market

Pescado y Amor hosts day full of art and fun at 6018 E. Oak Island Dr from 9 am - 3 pm. Deadline for participating artists is Nov. 21. Apply at pescadoyamor.com DEC

ing off at 11 am at Carolina National Golf Club. The fee is $340/team; call 910-457-6964 for more information or to sign up. The entry fee includes cart, green fee, range balls, refreshments, box lunch, four mulligans per team, closest to the pin contest. See the full story elsewhere in this issue.

DEC 5

Christmas by the Sea Parade

NOV 14

Shop Small Saturday

NOV 7

BSL Neighbors Market

NOV 12

DEC 4

Southport-Oak Island Golf Classic This fun golf outing will benefit the Southport-Oak Island Chamber of Commerce. Teams of four will start tee-

The parade is ‘flip-flopped” this year, with the the floats staying parked and the spectators driving through. The route starts at Middleton Avenue and goes along East Dolphin Drive. Spectators must be in a vehicle; no pedestrian traffic. Santa and Mrs. Claus will lead the parade, and the route will be open from 1-4 pm.

LIVE ENTERTAINMENT

The Town of Oak Island’s Summer Concert Series extends into fall with a few movie nights added as well: Bring chairs or a blanket and enjoy music or a movie and an ocean breeze. There’s plenty of room to spread out on the Middleton Park fields on SE 46th St. and Dolphin Dr. Concerts are 6-8 pm and movies start at dusk. Friday, Oct 30 — Movie in the Park Hocus Pocus Saturday, Oct 31 (Halloween) — Too Much Sylvia

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Brunswick Community College

Dec 6 — The Kingston Trio — The iconic American folk and pop group performs. Check https://www.brunswickcc. edu/odell-williamson-auditorium/ for ticket information.

OnGoing events

Barbee and Harper Libraries (Oak Island and Southport) The Libraries are open Monday through Friday, 10 am - 5 pm. Curbside delivery is still available - reserve your book and pick it up outside the library. Take-home kits for children’s story time and crafts are now available. Call 2784283 (Barbee branch) or 457-6237 (Harper).

Riverwalk Farmers Market

Riverwalk Park, 580 River Road, Belville

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CALENDAR 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, and distancing protocols are in place inside. 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 on Nov 14 from 9-10 am— 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.

NC Maritime Museums - Southport, 204 E. Moore Street

The Museum is open again! Hours are 11 am to 4 pm Tuesdays through Saturdays. Masks are required, as is social distancing. Online programs also available: 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.

Southport Historical Society

Second Tuesday Talks have been virtual via Zoom, 10:30-11:30 am; all are welcome. Check https://www. southporthistoricalsociety.org for more information on the Society and its programs.

WINE, BEER AND COFFEE 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, but always a great ocean view. Check Facebook for specials.

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Shop inside, call 910-454-0633 or shop online at www.uncorkedbythesea.com. Open Tuesday through Saturday 10 am to 5 pm. Ask about setting up you own private wine tasting event!

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. Check Facebook for specials and hours.

The Wine Rack

102 W. Brown St., Southport.

The shop offers wines, cigars, coffees and accessories; 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

OUR HEROES’ FALL CONCERT TRIBUTE TO OUR VETERANS! All proceeds go to benefit Our Heroes, Inc., a local non-profit providing equine assisted therapies, activities and recreation for Veterans, First Responders and those with special needs. For more information visit our website. www.OurHeroesInc.org

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.

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Open 2-11 daily; masks required with no exceptions. Check the Pub’s Facebook page for specials, 1513 N. Howe, Unit 10, Southport.

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Tiki Tavern

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Seating outdoors, with games and music; check Facebook for details.

Sundogz Sports Bar & Tavern

8620 E. Oak Island Dr., Oak Island The patio is open - check Facebook for specials and food truck appearances.

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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 BAMBINI’S PIZZERIA

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BEANA’S KITCHEN

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

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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

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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

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

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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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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

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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

HAAG & SONS

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

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

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

CAFE KOA

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

HIPPIE CHICK GRANOLA CO.

8903 E. Oak Island Dr., Oak Island 910-278-3456 • www.bobsdogsoki.com Call or download the Toast Take Out App to order 808 N. Howe St., Southport 454-4222 Take-out available

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

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.

115 E. Moore St., Southport 457-0095 • www.thaipeppersnc.us Take-out available

THE OFFICE COFFEE & WINE BAR 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

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

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

THAI PEPPERS

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

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

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TROLLY STOP

Take-out available

TURTLE ISLAND RESTAURANT & CATERING

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 www.uncorkedbythesea.com Order on-line or call for in-store, curbside pick-up or local delivery Must be over 21.

THE WINE RACK

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

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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! 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.

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

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.

KOKO CABANA

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

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

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 SEAFOOD

www.provisioncompany.com

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

RUSTY HOOKS DOCKSIDE GRILL

TRANQUIL HARBOR

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

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

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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 Offering a wide variety of fine wines and craft beers for in-store shopping, curbside pick-up and shopping on-line. Delivering locally. Enjoy sipping wine in the shop while admiring local art or in the courtyard. Wines are available to taste every day. Special orders welcome

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

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DINING GUIDE BOB’S DOGS

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.

CHASER’S SPORTS BAR AND GRILL

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!

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.

sandwiches crafted with Boar’s Head deli meats.

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 MOORE STREET MARKET

130 E. Moore St., Southport, 910-363-4203 Open for breakfast and lunch, specializing in organic and fairtrade coffee as well as gourmet

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.

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.

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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

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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.

ITALIAN M BELLA CUCINA

MIDWAY GRILLE

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

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.

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

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.

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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

• Custom Water Features • Landscape & Hardscape Design • Maintenance

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)

336-687-8732

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

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

DOMINO’S (OAK ISLAND)

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

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.

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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204 Sand Dollar Lane, Southport The Hammocks at Southport combines excellent construction and location in one wonderful package. These are true custom homes, with all the highend finishes and details you would expect. Convenient to everything, including downtown, the waterfront, ferry, shops and restaurants. This plan is the Summerbreeze, all single-story with 3 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath and a 341 SF bonus room. The home boasts a beautiful coffered ceiling in the living area, a spacious master bedroom and bath with fully tiled, walk-in shower. There’s formal dining space along with a breakfast nook. A covered porch in back provides outdoor living space. Kitchen has marble

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countertops, tiled backsplash, stainless appliances. Home is under construction. $469,000 • MLS #100215276 Call Pam Hayes, Southport Realty, Inc., (910) 232-6130, to view today!

9.38 Acres-Sunset Harbor Rd, Bolivia If you’re looking for privacy, this hidden gem of an irregular lot has plenty of room to build your dream home and store all of your essentials, from that boat you’ve always wanted to farm equipment. Property could potentially be subdivided and developed. With a public boat ramp nearby, you have easy access to the Intracoastal waterway to escape the stress of everyday worries. Also nearby are a charter school, the new Lowe’s Food and several restaurants to choose from. Don’t miss out on this exquisite opportunity to own your own private estate! $149,900 Call Sarah Smith, Southport Realty, Inc., (910) 443-8000 for more information.

3781 Anslow Drive, Leland Luxury end unit townhome in the Ashwood section of Brunswick Forest featuring open floor plan, 3 bed, 2 full bath on one level adorned with an arched entryway, cathedral ceilings and engineered wood floors. Relax in the All Season room with Ez Breeze, skylights & tiled floors overlooking the private back yard. Garage has builtin cabinetry, countertops & garage fan. HOA includes landscape maintenance and community amenities. $309,500 Call Ruthann Klemens, Southport Realty, Inc., for more information, (910) 363-7755.

13 Pebble Beach, Oak Island A remarkable 1+ acre building lot with 145’ water frontage and expansive views across saltwater marshes and the Intracoastal Waterway. This is a rare find in an established neighborhood with close proximity to the beach and Oak Island Country Club, Listed at $350,000 with Margaret Rudd & Assoc., Inc., REALTORS Call 910-512-1361 for details

66 Foxfire Lane, Caswell Beach Ocean Greens – The view that comes with a condo - 180 degrees of beachfront and ocean – visible from living areas, bedrooms, and open deck! This 1 ½ story condo is an end unit with a 3 BR, 3 BA, open floor plan that’s rarely available for sale. The kitchen offers a neutral palate of white countertops and light oak cabinets. Linger over dinner with ocean views from the bay windows. There’s plenty of room for everyone, and even the guest rooms have beautiful views. The building has a shared elevator and the community amenities include pool, clubhouse & tennis. Listed at $549,240 with Margaret Rudd & Assoc., Inc. REALTORS®️ Call Connie Kisling at 336-254-6053 for details.

2771 Pinecrest Drive, Southport St. James – Deep water on the Intracoastal Waterway with views from all over the house and grounds. Enjoy crabbing from your 16x16 floating dock, and the convenience keeping your boat onsite using the 10,000lb lift that was installed in 2016. The covered gazebo over the ICW, rocking chair front porch, both covered and open decks, along with your own heated, saltwater pool complete your outdoor lifestyle. The home itself is 4515 heated square feet, has three levels and a 2-stop elevator. The detached 2-car garage has an unfinished room over the garage that has plumbing already roughed in. The ground floor has 2 large bedrooms, full bathroom, sitting area, storage areas and workshop. The 2nd floor has elevated ceilings, office, formal dining room, laundry room, living room with amazing fireplace. There’s a sunroom adjacent to the dining room and the custom kitchen includes as sub-zero refrigerator, deep cabinets, double over and large center island. The master suite has private access to rear deck, sitting area overlooking the ICW, glorious walk-in closet and bathroom boasting freestanding shower, bathtub, and double vanities. The third floor has 3 bedrooms. One with private bath and the 2 other bedrooms sharing a full bath. You’ll love it here! Listed at $1,250,000 with Margaret Rudd & Assoc., Inc., REALTORS®️ Call 910-512-1361 for details.

5134 Minnesota Drive, Southport South Harbour Village – Overlooking the bay at Dutchman Creek, this 2600+ sq ft property has 2x6” walls, Anderson windows, Trane HVAC, tankless water heater, and the highest quality finishing materials, from tigerwood flooring on the porches to crown molding in every room. Maple cabinets, Sub Zero, and Dacor appliances in the kitchen. The living room overlooks a park-like backyard with astounding, 180 degree views of the bay that usually has sailboats anchoring there for the evening. The 24x14’ master bedroom also has extraordinary water views, ensuite bath with tiled shower and spacious walk-in closet. The second and third bedrooms also have their own baths. Choose the one with its own 180 degree view and access to the patio for your favorite guests. Listed at $539,900 with Margaret Rudd & Assoc., Inc., REALTORS®️ Call Elvira Gilbert at 910-619-4087 for details.

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

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5207 Minnesota Dr SE, Southport Located in South Harbor Village, this great golf course home is just a 5 minute trip across the Barbee Bridge to Oak Island and the oceanfront. AND its a quick 10 minutes to Southport and all the shops and restaurants. All on one level, the home features a welcoming open floor plan with LVT flooring throughout. There is a nice sized primary bedroom plus 2 guest rooms and 2 full baths. Outdoor living space includes a screened porch and patio. Popular South Harbor amenities include a par 3 golf course, pool, tennis, clubhouse, boat ramp, and a marina with 2 great restaurants. Offered at $241,000 Call Kay Jolliff with Margaret Rudd and Associates, Inc. Realtors at 910-523-0624 for a private showing

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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 has an ensuite bath with double sink vanity and separate tub and shower. Upstairs there are two guest rooms, a guest bath and a bonus room/flex space that could be a 4th bedroom. The custom cabinets in the bonus room convey with the home. Outdoor living space includes a great screened porch with plenty of room for both dining and a seating area. The lot is over half an acre with fenced in backyard. You can park in the rear and access the property from Pebble Beach Drive and St. Andrews Drive in Oak Island Estates. There is also parking in front and a double garage. HVAC new in 2017 and water heater new in 2019. You will want to see this one! Offered at $395,000. Call Kay Jolliff with Margaret Rudd & Associates, Inc. Realtors at 910-523-0624.

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