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t’s our 8th birthday! Oh my, what a year. This time last year we and the Beasleys were trying to hammer out the sale of the magazines. We were hoping for a smooth transition of ownership and honestly thought that would be the biggest hurdle to cross. Little did we know what was coming.

his year we faced the cancelation of the events, including the NC Fourth of July Festival, that in past years made up a big share of our content. Many of our advertising partners were forced to close by government edict, and while most have re-opened, none are at 100% and some are still shuttered. We had one magazine delivery put in jeopardy by civil unrest in Fayetteville (where we are printed) and Wilmington. We had to reschedule another month’s delivery due to a hurricane. It’s been an adventure.

ut we’re still here, and we are growing and learning and finding new ways to serve our community. We are looking forward, with all of you, to a bright and fabulous Year Nine!

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CURRENTS Southport Safe Safety Protocol Program And A Virtual Market Help Covid-Impacted Businesses STORY BY JEFFREY STITES

ike so many others during The Time of COVID, Southport’s Department of Tourism has had to reach deep into its pocket of creativity to find ways to fulfill its mission. Director of Tourism Randy Jones and his staff have focused on finding ways to convey the idea that it’s safe to return to Southport’s local businesses and to help market vendors reach customers. The Southport Safe program and the Southport Virtual Market evolved as a response to the city’s and its businesses’ needs, and the work of putting the two together has allowed the Tourism Department to learn new skills and develop a greater appreciation for what small

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businesses face during a pandemic. It was great for public relations, said Randy, reaching out to businesses. “Someone from the city was there, saying, ‘We’re here to help you,’” he said. Lisa Anderson, Assistant Director of Communications and the projects’ in-house filmmaker, agreed, saying, “It was great knowing we were able to help. It was a chance for our department to give back to our community.” Businesses sign up, and Southport Safe holds them to a list of protocols, along the lines of ones issued by the state of North Carolina and promoted by the Chamber of Commerce in a similar program, that serve to fight the chances of contracting COVID in the establishments.

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“We wanted to make customers feel comfortable. They could be asking themselves, ‘Is it safe to go around shopping and out to dine?’ Really, there is a lot of variety in how seriously people and businesses are taking it,” said Lisa. Randy said he was struck by how the businesses that signed up were already following all the COVID-mitigation procedures before he even had a chance to lay out the city’s version. He said he thinks people should know how much the owners of these establishments truly care. “I saw that the important things were never in question. They did everything without question,” he said. “They care about us and that made us want to care about them.

“Our object was twofold,” he said. “We wanted to not only highlight, but reward those following the Southport Safe guidelines correctly.”

YouTube turned out to be the perfect place to share these stories. Lisa shot the videos over the course of a few weeks and Sharon Venis put a special website together to highlight Southport Safe and the Virtual Market. “We are lucky to have the inhouse talent,” said Randy.

“This was my maiden voyage,” said Lisa. “You learn something new everyday. Now we have all the tools, but it’s been a learning experience.” Randy added that Lisa was helped along by the fact that she has “a good eye.”

“It has been a lot of work, but it is so rewarding to be a part of keeping this community going,” said Lisa. As they got going, she said she really wanted to do the businesses proud. “I was going to be certain to highlight each one and impress upon people as we enter the holiday season, the importance of shopping local.”

Randy said this project gives them a chance to show the community what these business have been going through. Each business owner is featured in a video interview, where they have a chance to open to the community.

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my eyes to how scary it is to wonder if your business will be open next week or next month,” she said. She said she was moved by Matt Thorne, owner of The Saucy Southerner, calling out small acts of kindness he’d experienced from the community. “We

wanted to let people know that they can give back. If you want to be a blessing, our local businesses are a great opportunity,” Lisa said. Participating shops also received signs to display prominently in their windows. “The window signs are a good visual

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CURRENTS marker that they are taking things seriously,” said Randy. The other half of the project aims to help businesses in trouble as well. Without the markets usually held in Southport, many vendors find themselves in dire straights. The Southport Virtual Market lets participants introduce themselves and offer alternative methods to get products to buyers. The short videos were all shot in Franklin Square Park. With the help of Downtown Southport Inc, Lisa said they set up three mock vendor tents and rotated filming between them. But it was not without its bit of learning as well.

“We were learning,” said Lisa. “The second day we filmed, it rained and the debris trucks were out picking up debris.” “We didn’t realize how many big trucks go through Southport until we were out trying to film,” added Randy. All in all 33 brick and mortar stores and 13 vendors were filmed and featured on the website, southportnc.org/ southport-virtual-merchant-showcase/ Randy said the future will hold more using technology and social media to bring Southport into people’s homes. “A silver lining [of the COVID crisis]

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has been all the great things we have learned about going virtual. We can bring our message into people’s homes. People are learning about ways to get products into their homes during these trying times,” he said. Having shot all the video necessary for these projects has left the Southport Tourism Department with an unexpected bounty, stock footage they can use to promote the town’s businesses moving

forward. “We want to look at new and innovative ways to partner with our businesses” Randy said.

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ith all of the lifestyle changes we’ve faced this year, it W does the heart good to see the generous nature of our community still shining through. It’s also good to know that you can help too, just by enjoying a night out.

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expanding to serve surrounding areas as well. Harman handles communications, marketing and public relations for the organization. The group focuses on raising healthy babies and helping the young parents improve their lives as well, Harman explained, and education is a key part of the equation. Finishing school can help adolescent parents find better employment, which can help build a more stable household. One of the program’s recent success stories is a young mother who graduated from Brunswick Community College. The program volunteers made such an impression on this young woman that she invited two of them to be her two allowed guests at the graduation ceremony. Other participants are

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CURRENTS While pregnancy is an immediate life change for young mothers-to-be, Harman explained, fathers don’t really become dads until their children are born. Volunteer mentors work with them as well, helping them pursue a career path and education, and to follow through with commitment to their children. At the facility in Boiling Spring Lakes, young parents can spend time with volunteers or participate in group programs, and also get basic supplies for their children, such as diapers, clothing, strollers, books and more. They begin to realize they can have house visitors for the teen mothdreams, Harman said. ers and as mentors for the teen fathers; the organization currently Harman said volunteers serve as has approximately 60 volunteers.

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Fall Is For Planting

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s the temperatures drop and we can venture outside without succumbing to heat stroke, working in the garden is fun again. Cultivating growing things, for food or just because they are pretty, is healthy for the soul, especially when so much in the world seems full of weeds. But what do you do when your thumb is far from green and so are your plants? The Brunswick County office of the North Carolina Agricultural extension Office is here to help. As the COVID response has limited their customary visits to, and interactions with, the public, the staff at the Cooperative Extension has been getting creative to find ways to bring their expertise to gardeners in need. Krystyna Ochota, Consumer Horticulture Program Assistant and Master Gardener Coordinator, said that diagnosing problems usually

involves looking at an example of a weed or pest. She said that while they like people to come in, there are only a limited number of appointments available and the office at the County Complex in Bolivia is a long drive for many county residents. Ochota, Program Assistant Shawn Lennon, and Extension Agent Tom Woods, have been manning the virtual help desk. She said they have had

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success with photos sent to them via email. With the rain last month came many questions about how to control fungus. People were able to take photos of their problem fungus and email them in. “It’s a hit. I myself take care of 80-100 people a month like that.” For people that can make the drive to Bolivia, but either don’t or can’t make an appointment, there is an information table outside the Extension office with handouts and other helpful tools, such as soil sample kits with instructions. Ochota said the handouts cover frequently asked questions such as what to do with Bermuda or Centipede grass and when. They also offer a lot of information on native plants. “People are coming here the north in droves. They want to grow lilacs and they don’t grow here,” she explained. “This is the coastal plain. It’s different rom where they came from. So we

have a Newcomer Packet. It’s our most requested handout.” The next most asked questions are about dealing with pests. “We try to guide people to Integrated Pest Management,” Ochota said. This involves changing practices, like using appropriate plants or introducing natural predators, to better achieve success. “We’d like people to use other methods before going to toxic sprays,” she said. For those who would like to see native plantings and practices like Integrated Pest management in action, YouTube has provided an answer. The Agricultural Extension Office has created a YouTube Channel that offers offerings from 4-H and Family and Youth Services as well. “In less than a month we’ve had 285 people access videos on that site,” Ochota said. “Viewers average 2 1/2 videos each. I think it’s awe-

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CURRENTS some, we’re ecstatic now. If we had to reach 285 people, that would be a whole month for several people.” According to Ochota, folks from North Carolina State University came and trained them how to shoot and edit video. “We learned about threeshot wonders and one-shot wonders,” she said. “It’s opened up our eyes. Without that video class, it would be really hard. I’m really glad for that opportunity.” She said it’s been a learning curve. “The editing is the time consuming part. A simple video, it can be eight hours work to produce start to finish, especially if you need to re-shoot.” Though Woods’ videos from his back yard have made him a low-key celebrity in the gardening community, the videos are far from big Hollywood-style productions. “We have tripods and we do them ourselves,” Ochota said. “We’re doing it on our phone or tablets. It’s not fancy, swanky stuff. That’s the grass roots nature of these videos. It lends them

damaged. “Ocean Isle had a lot of questions about salt water, and that’s far away. We coached via photo. We’re able to send links and fact sheets,” explained Ochota. “It’s been a multi-media kind of six months.” Ochota said the silver lining this year is that they are working with more people than they would have before. And she says they have plans to continue using what they’ve learned moving forward.

Krystyna Ochota (above and facing page bottom left) shares her knowledge and love of growing things

a more approachable aspect.” Zoom has also helped where some in-person classes had to be suspended. “When we suspended Day In The Yard classes, a couple of the last classes we did by Zoom, and that was a hit,” said Ochota. “We were able to combine three locations of people into one Zoom class. It’s not quite as

good as in person, but they got a lot out of it. A lot of them had never been on Zoom before our class. It made everyone feel good that now they’re on Zoom and can appreciate that method of communication.” Video also helped after the storm in August, when ocean flooding and salt-laden winds left many plantings

“We’re working on a longer video. Normally, graduating Master Gardeners would do a garden tour. Instead we’re going to do a garden tour via video. We’re working on 30 second snippets to put together a garden tour so people can see what each garden has to offer. That’s big deal,” said Ochota. We can’t wait to see it.

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part of having the museum open is hearing children’s voices and hearing people talk about what they’re learning. It makes us feel whole again. It makes us feel like we’re contributing to the community again,” she said. New protocols are in place to help make a visit to the Maritime

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fice the collection occupied before, according to Museum Manager Lori Sanderlin. Volunteers also installed a shower in the staff restroom, perfect for washing off the fishy smells off after field trips, she said. Sanderlin is thrilled to see the museum once again alive with visitors. “I think that the most rewarding

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All of these new safety measures have come with expenses, and the Museum depends in part on donations to help keep things shipshape, so dropping a few bucks in the donation jar would be a very good idea. Staff has also set up a Wish List on Amazon where folks can purchase cleaning supplies and other items for the Museum.

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Local Pirate Gets A Television Series HBOMax to create a comedy series based on the misadventures of Stede Bonnet

very normal man must be tempted, at times, to spit on his hands, hoist the black flag, and begin slitting throats. --H.L. Mencken, Prejudices: First Series STORY AND PHOTOS BY JEFFREY STITES That pretty much sums up Southport’s very own Gentleman Pirate, Stede Bonnet. In 1717 the well-to-do planter and retired Army major left his home, wife (legend and contemporary accounts blame her nagging for his turn to a life of crime), children, land holdings, and fortune in Barbados, raised the black flag, and commenced to plundering shipping along the east coast of North America. But he wasn’t very good at it. His story is told in some detail in a couple of posts on the North Carolina Department of Cultural Resources website. He began his piratical career in an unusual way for a pirate, but perfectly logical for a wealthy businessman;

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When Blackbeard set up housekeeping in Bath and won clemency from North Carolina’s governor, the two parted ways. Bonnet too sought clemency, but before the paperwork was signed, he found that Blackbeard had abandoned The Revenge, renamed her the “Royal James,” and took to pirating again.

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ast month we spoke to Lorraine at Grape and Ale on Oak Island and asked her for recommendations for this month’s beer sampling column. She came through with three beers that speak to the volatile nature of early fall in southeastern North Carolina, where it can be perfect beach weather one day and chilly football weather then next. We have a summer Gose for the beach days, a New England IPA for the cooler days, and an Oktoberfest Marzen because, well, it’s October. Also, we’ve added comments from the lovely and talented Lisa this month. We just celebrated our 25th wedding anniversary and this seemed like a great way to celebrate. Ok, that’s a stretch. In reality, we tasted together and her comments made me smile, so I’m sharing them. You’ll see why I’m always smiling — this is my life. Anyhow, off to the tastings! Westbrook Brewing Co. Strawberry Rhubarb Pie Gose— Gose Style Ale brewed with strawberry, rhubarb, cinnamon, and vanilla. From Mt. Pleasant, SC ABV: 4.5% The Label says: Beat The Heat With This Sweet And Tart Summer Treat Lisa Says: It smells awful, but it doesn’t taste too bad. Jeffrey Says: I’m not generally a big fan of sours, and a Gose is pretty close.It’s at the very least sour-adjacent. But this really lives up to the label. It’s sweet and sour and all kinds of refreshing. Given how September and October can get downright summery around these parts, I’ll go ahead approve this recommendation. I find that I’m finishing the can, when I wasn’t at all planning to. But at only 4.5% ABV, that won’t hinder my work on the next two reviews.

Bill’s Brewing Co. This Is What Space Smells Like New England IPA ABV: 6.7%, IBU 21 Lisa Says: I likey. It tastes really light and bright. I wouldn’t move it up into my Top 10, but I’d be happy to drink one if someone brought it to me.

all the rage now, but aside from aesthetics, I don’t think that makes a terrible lot of difference. Edmund’s Oast Brewing Co. House Oktoberfest, Marzen-style Lager 6.3% ABV IBU: N/A The Label Says: Brewed with traditional German malt, hops and yeast of the highest regard for a refined flavor deserving of the most discerning palette. (This beer almost lost points for the choice of the most unreadable font known to man for the preceding text). Lisa says: Now THAT’S what I’m talking about. This is really good. Where is this made again? Jeffrey Says: I have deep German roots on my family tree. This is The Beer of My People. Maybe it’s genetics, but while I can appreciate a hoppy ale, my heart lives in the Land of Malt. This lager hails from that land. It is, and

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Art To Lift The Soul Spreading Smiles With Fish Lips

STORY BY CARLA EDSTROM

f you have walked into The Painted Mermaid in Southport or browsed the Boiling Spring Lakes Neighbors Market, chances are you have come across one of artist Margo Flynn’s brightly painted fish, or engaging big-eyed mermaids. Her work stands out with bright expressions that are sure to make you smile. Often using repurposed and reclaimed items such as wood or book pages to paint on, Flynn has created art her entire life. “Making art it is as necessary as breathing to me, it’s what makes me happiest,” she said.

Flynn started drawing as a child doodling on notebooks. “No surface was safe from my pen or pencil! The walls, the school books, the school notebooks, my clothes even my skin all got scribbled on,” she said. “My first encounter with art as a child was when I found a reddish-brown piece of chalk and drew an image of a person on a rough grey concrete wall,” said Flynn. “The image was the same as the way many children draw people with a very large head and garden rake hands. Maybe he was legless because for the life of me I cannot remember giving him legs! But to this day, I can still see that image in my head and it still makes me smile,” she said. “Well after that masterpiece, I was hooked for life.”

Ireland and a romantic notion got me moving to the US. I love the guy who got me to move - I even married him. But I did not like New York where we were living at that time, “ she said. “We came to North Carolina on vacation and fell in love with the beautiful coastline, the majestic mountains, the climate, but most of all with the warm, friendly people here. So, 12 years ago we moved here and I still love this place, especially Southport!”

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Flynn’s work is carefree and happy in every way. It’s hard to look at a fish with big red-painted lips and not smile. She has lovingly captured the expression of each and every creature she paints. “I love to see people learn how to be creative and I believe that anyone can draw,” she said. “Remember as a child the practice you had to put in so you could learn how to draw your letters. Well, anyone who can write is already able to draw. I believe they just

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have to believe in themselves,” she said. “I used to exhibit at a professional level many years ago but life and work got in the way of my art. Now I am back to being creative and hope to make art until I fall down dead! People these days say my art makes them smile and that makes my soul happy.” The world around us is a consistent inspiration for artists, with the changing

seasons and our beautiful coastline. “I find inspiration all around me; outdoors in nature and indoors on the internet. I love to travel and see new places and I try and visit art galleries when I can,” said Flynn. “I went to art college in Ireland many, many moons ago but I must say that over the past few years I have learned more from YouTube than I ever did at art college,” she said. “I am very much a multidisciplinary artist, which means I am all over the place with my art. I create art in many ways and with multiple mediums,” she said. “I like to recycle as much as possible and make many of my art pieces from recycled wood and found objects. I can often be found out in the yard going at full speed with my power tools working out an idea on a scrap of wood or indoors well after midnight up to my eyeballs in paint and art mediums making a happy mess.”

to a halt over the past months, which is very sad. It’s a hard time for artists right now,” said Flynn. “Really it’s a hard time for everyone in these strange days. However, The Neighbors Market in Boiling Spring Lakes is now up and running again on the first Saturday of each month so I take part in that, and it is great! I hope to take part in the Christmas markets on Oak Island and Southport this year if they are still going ahead.” Find Flynn’s work at the Painted Mermaid and watch for her at the BSL Neighbors Market, which is held on some Saturday mornings next to The Office Coffee and Wine Bar. More information can also be seen here at https://www.facebook.com/ shopinbsl. In Calabash, find her work at Jewelry by Wendy, or contact her through her Facebook page https:// www.facebook.com/MargoFlynnsArt, or email at oceanstorm60@ gmail.com.

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Paying Tribute To a Friend and Local Treasure

CONTRIBUTED BY SOPHIE ZAPF Editor’s Note: Our family met the Tewells through the Brunswick Little Theatre working on Wizard of Oz in Odell Williamson Auditorium back in 2012. Melanie was the Wicked Witch, her youngest son Nick was her flying monkey minion and her son Ryan played a variety of ensemble parts. Ryan had been a “theatre kid” long before we met him, but we had the pleasure of watching him grow into a happy and talented young man actor. He was always around, willing and excited to do anything from star in Godspell to help me behind the scenes putting on The 39 Steps in The Amuzu. He was always a joy to have around and we will miss him. He was killed in a car accident last month, shocking and devasting everyone who knew him. We reached out to one of his peers, another “theatre kid,” Sophie Zapf, to write a tribute/remembrance of Ryan.

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In the summer of 2011, I participated in my second or third production with Brunswick Little Theatre, a lovely show many know: Oliver! There, I met someone who would become one of my best friends for life, Ryan Tewell. He was playing the Artful Dodger, which is a role I can picture no one else in. What stands out in my memory the most was this giant top hat with a red feather; a truly wonderful piece from costuming, and something I will always associate with him. The hat was just a little too big for the then 11 year old Ryan, and if you bopped the top of it just right, it would fall down over his face. I did this many, many times. Over the next nine years, he and I and everyone in our theatre family grew closer. It was sort of hard not to, having spent nearly every weekend as well as many weeknights working and creating together. Ryan worked as hard as he could, all the while staying positive and friendly. It wasn’t just that he worked hard either, he had this talent for everything he did and put his mind to. He loved his friends and loved what we all did together. Ryan was one of the strongest people I will ever know. Opinionated, headstrong, and

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Gym Safety Advice Returning To Your Routine With Confidence

STORY BY BRIAN TULLY, MS

e are moving into a new phase of the NC re-open plan, and this phase includes the re-opening of gyms. The gyms have been closed approximately six months now. Many of you have found alternate forms of exercise in lieu of your typical gym activities — everything from swimming, walking/running, biking, and home workouts, to virtual workouts. And there is no reason for you to stop these activities now that the gyms are open; they are a great compliment to your gym workouts.

With the gyms being closed for six months, the crowds may resemble what you would see during the first few weeks after New Year’s, so I urge you to consider the following tips to help you return to the gym safely.

Start Back Slow Don’t expect to jump right back in to your old routine, especially if you have been truly off for the last six months.

tivity. If you can breathe well enough with the mask on, your intensity level is moderate enough to let you get re-acclimated after your extended break. Plus, with the anticipated crowds of anxious exercisers huffing and puffing…a mask is probably a good idea to make sure you don’t leave the gym with something more than a little sweat.

Wipe Down the Equipment

Start off slowly and gradually build back up. No need to rush back in, get injured, and miss another few weeks of gym time.

Most gyms have sanitizing wipes available for equipment to be wiped down after use. This is proper protocol for leaving the machine in good condition for the next user. I would recommend taking it a step further and ensure yourself a fresh start by wiping it down before you use it too. Take a look at the piece of equipment and think about all the places you will touch or have your face near, wipe all those spots before and after you use it.

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Hand Sanitize Frequently

Keep your intensity low enough that you can tolerate wearing a mask. This may also be a good way to measure a gradual reintroduction to your gym ac-

I can guarantee that most all of us touch our face more times than we even know during a workout: wiping away the sweat and tears, adjusting your mask,

moving your mask for a drink, rubbing at an itch, etc. Limit passing the germs from your hands to your face by disinfecting your hands often, especially after touching a community touch point like the handles on a machine or free weight.

Bring A Water Bottle Many gyms probably won’t even have the water fountain working. But in any case, I recommend using your own personal water bottle. Using a water fountain can be a little too intimate during a pandemic. Also, try to choose a water bottle that doesn’t require you to constantly manhandle the drinking spout to take a drink. If you can’t manage to find one of those, remember to hand sanitize prior to opening it for a drink.

Keep Your Immunity Strong Whether you are joining the crowds in the gym or not, now is an important time to keep your immunity strong. Exercise is an important part, but you should also incorporate balanced nutrition (including protein, fruits, and vegetables), proper hydration, quality sleep, and mental destress time. Build up all your defenses — your body is at war with the world around us. You may or may not want to hold off a bit until the crowds thin out, the same way you might at the beginning of the new year. In the meantime, you could continue with the other activities you have adopted, or find a small private training studio that has less traffic, custom training programs, and thorough disinfecting between each client. I just happen to know of a studio exactly like that. Hint: Check out the link at the end of the article. At any rate, remember the real purpose of a good workout program, whether in the gym, at a studio, or outside, is to help you feel better and enjoy life to the fullest. I hope you use my tips to help you in the gym and beyond. 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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OCT 1

King Mackerel Tournament

The Tournament is still on! See story in this month’s issue for details on where to watch weigh-ins and where to get your official tournament t-shirts. Visit https://www.usopenkmt.com to sign up for the tournament.

OCT 1 - 31

Halloween Pottery Mugs

The Associated Artists of Southport offer a show all month featuring silly and creepy faces on pottery mugs at Franklin Square Gallery, 130 E. West Street. The Gallery is open Tuesdays through Saturdays from 10 am to 4 pm, and from 1-4 pm on Sundays. Gallery-goers can vote for their favorites by dropping a quarter in a mug; proceeds will benefit the gallery. Mugs will also be available for purchase.

OCT 3

Southport Clean Up

It’s Our Town, Clean It Up sends volunteers out in Southport in this monthly effort to spruce up the City, 9 am to noon; meet at the Old Jail Annex on Rhett Street.

OCT 3

Fall Festival — St.Philip’s Episcopal Church Shop for all things fall and Christmas, and delicious baked goods. There will also be a raffle. The Festival is at the church, 205 E. Moore Street, 9 am - 4 pm. Social distancing and masks required.

OCT 3

Oktoberfest at Silver Coast

OCT 8

Lessons for Resilient Rebuilding — Oak Island Beach Preservation Society Inc The Society hosts a session with panelists from the NC State government, Nags Head and Morehead City. The talk will be held at Oak Island Town Hall, 4601 E. Oak Island Dr., with limited seating, or find the Society’s Facebook page for login details to watch virtually.

OCT 8

Prescription Drop Off at Dosher Memorial Hospital

Drive by the front entrance of the hospital (924 N. Howe Street, Southport) and drop off expired and unwanted prescriptions safely, and without harm to the environment, 9 am to 1 pm.

OCT 9

Dosher Memorial Hospital Foundation Golf Classic

Two-person teams tee off starting at 8 am at the Oak Island Golf Club. For more information or register, go to Dosher.org/Foundation or call (910) 457-3850.

OCT 10

Drive-In Concert to benefit Samara’s Village Enjoy tunes from local band Luna Sea and Back Porch Rockers at a drivein concert at the Cape Fear Regional Jetport. Tickets are $40 per carload of up to six people. The show is from 5-8 pm, and boxed dinners from Gourmet to Go may be ordered for $13/person with your tickets. Rain date is Oct 17. Samara’s Village is a nonprofit dedicated to helping teenage parents raise healthy babies. Visit https://samarasvillage.org for more information on the organization and to purchase tickets.

OCT 19 - 25

Southport-Oak Island Restaurant Week Area restaurants will offer special foods and deals during this week aimed at your inner foodie. Menus and more details are included in this issue.

Enjoy beer and food specials from 12 noon to 7 pm at the Silver Coast Winery Tasting Room, 105 S.Howe Street in Southport.

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OCT 24

Virtual Car Show

The Cape Fear Cruisers and the City are taking the car show online via social media. Checkout classic cars accompanied by a classic rock’ roll soundtrack. Find the show at https://www.facebook.com/CFearCruisers/. You can also check out the Cape Fear Cruisers website at http://www.capefearcruisers. com for news of upcoming events and pictures from previous car shows. The Cruisers support several local charities through fundraising events and shows.

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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. Saturday, Oct 3—Movie or Concert in the Park (TBA)

Saturday, Oct 10 — Movie or Concert in the Park (TBA) Saturday, Oct 17 — The Sand Band Saturday, Oct 24 — The Entertainers Friday, Oct 30 — Movie in the Park (TBA) Saturday, Oct 31 (Halloween) — Too Much Sylvia

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CALENDAR library. Take-home kits for children’s story time and crafts are now available. Call 278-4283 (Barbee branch) or 457-6237 (Harper). Local author Carol Pearson, who has been featured in the Friends’ Meet the Author series, is dedicating $1 from the sale of every “10 Little Rules” books to the Friends organization throughout October. Book topics include rules for living a Blissy Life, rules for mermaids, rules for the modern Southern belle, and more; visit https://10littlerules. com/folsoi/ to browse titles and make a purchase.

Oak Island Farmers Market

Depending on vendors’ availability, the Market is hopefully moving to Saturdays in October, 8 am to 1 pm on the Middleton Park fields, SE 46th St. and Dolphin Dr. Shop for produce, baked goods, jellies and jams, honey, spices, kettle corn and more right across the street from the ocean. Free parking in the cabana parking lot.

BSL Neighbors Market

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 dates for October are the 3rd and 17th, from 9 am to 2 pm. Social distancing measures will be in place. Check BSL Neighbors Market on Facebook.

Riverwalk Farmers Market

Riverwalk Park, 580 River Road, Belville 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.

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Virtual Walk with a Doc on Oct 10 find Brunswick Wellness Coalition on Facebook for details on how to join the online sessions via Zoom. Record-

ings 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.

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 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.

LIVE ENTERTAINMENT

— As of press time, these establishments were not open yet, but

we didn’t want to leave them out! We know they’ll welcome everyone back once they can re-open. THE PUB OF SOUTHPORT

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

AMERICAN FISH CO 150 Yacht Basin, Southport TIKI TAVERN 104 E. 8th Street, Southport SUNDOZ SPORTS BAR & TAVERN 8620 E. Oak Island Dr., Oak Island

Check Facebook for specials and food truck appearances.

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.

Uncorked By The Sea Wine Shop & Gallery

NORTH BRUNSWICK KIWANIS CLUB AND BRIDGEWATER WINES INVITE YOU TO A FALL HARVEST WINE TASTING Let Bridgewater Wines take you through an evening of wine and charcuterie pairing. Virtually spend an evening via Zoom with the owners, wine expert Doug Zucker and food expert Susan Zucker. Help us raise money for the children of North Brunswick as you taste through three great fall harvest wines paired with three meats and cheeses. DATE: S u n d a y , O c t o b e r 2 5 , 2 0 2 0 ( R S V P b y O c t . 1 5 t h ) TIME: 5:30PM-7:00PM

602 N. Howe Street

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.

COST: $80.00 PER TASTING (For two people)

Includes

v Three great bottles of harvest themed wines and a charcuterie platter for two that will be available for pickup between 12 – 3PM the day of the event. v Narrated virtual fall harvest themed wine and charcuterie pairing via ZOOM v A chance to win a beautiful handmade basket with selected Bridgewater Wines

Tickets Tickets must be purchased in advance no later than 10/15/20. Go to www.northbrunswickkiwanis.org or contact Judy Bath at jannbath@hotmail.com. Please provide your name, phone number and email for ZOOM.

Silver Coast Winery Tasting room 105 N. Howe Street

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TAKE-OUT GUIDE

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

BAR-B-QUE HOUSE

DOC MERIDIAN WINERY

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

BEANA’S KITCHEN

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

BELLA CUCINA

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

BLUE COW GRILLE

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

BOB’S DOGS

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

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

DRY STREET PUB AND PIZZA

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

D’S ITALIAN RESTAURANT

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

DUFFER’S PUB & GRILLE AT OAK ISLAND GOLF COURSE

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

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

BURNEY’S BAKERY

ERIC’S GRILLE

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

CAFE KOA

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

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

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

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

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

FISH HOUSE RESTAURANT

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

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

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HAAG & SONS

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

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

MOORE STREET MARKET

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

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

MR. P’S BISTRO

ISLAND JO COFFEE ‘N CAFE

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

JOE LOVES LOBSTER ROLLS

NANCY JO’S HOMEMADE BAKERY

JONES SEAFOOD HOUSE

OAK ISLAND DELI AND PUB

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

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

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

JUMPIN’ JAVA OAK ISLAND

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

KAI JOE’S

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

KOKO CABANA

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

KOPP’S KWIK STOP II

FAMOUS SUBS AND PIZZA

FISHY FISHY CAFE

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

HIPPIE CHICK GRANOLA CO.

BAMBINI’S PIZZERIA

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

GRAPE AND ALE

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

LAZY TURTLE BAR & GRILL

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

LITTLE BIT’S GRILL

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

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

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

OAK ISLAND RESTAURANT

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

OAK ISLAND SUBS AND SALADS

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

PELICAN SEAFOOD

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

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

THE PEPPERONI GRILL

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

THE PIRATES DECK

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

PIZZA SHACK

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

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PORTS OF CALL

SHAGGER JACKS

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

POTTERS SEAFOOD

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

RUSSELL’S PLACE

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

RUSTY HOOKS DOCKSIDE GRILL

SOUTHPORT CHEESE SHOP

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

SOUTHPORT SIAM

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

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

SAN FELIPE

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

SOUTHPORT TAP AND CELLAR

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

STAARR CAKES BAKERY

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

Drape something special

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

M MOORE STREET MARKET

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.

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

CHASER’S SPORTS BAR AND GRILL

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

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.

M LOCO JO’S

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

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

OAK ISLAND DELI AND PUB

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.

healthy appeal. Our items are made to order with fresh, simple, superior ingredients.

WILDLIFE RESTAURANT & GRILL

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

BARBECUE M SOUTHPORT SMOKE HOUSE

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

M BAR-B-QUE HOUSE

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

1671 N. Howe St. #1A, Southport 910-363-4908 www.tropicalsmoothiecafe.com Bold, flavorful food and smoothies with a

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

FALCONE’S & D’S ITALIAN RESTAURANT

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

M JOSEPH’S ITALIAN BISTRO

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

CHINESE ASIAN TASTE

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

SOUTHPORT GOURMET AND SUSHI BAR

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

TASTE OF CHINA

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

INTERNATIONAL M PORTS OF CALL

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

ITALIAN M BELLA CUCINA

M TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFÉ

Bella Cucina also offers specialty martinis.

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,

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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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PIZZA HUT

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)

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

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

THE CONFECTIONARY

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

ISLAND JO COFFEE ‘N CAFE

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

JUMPIN’ JAVA OAK ISLAND

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

PORT CITY JAVA

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

RUBY’S COFFEEHOUSE AND EATERY

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

SIDE STREET BAKERY

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

STAARR CAKES BAKERY

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

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

M DAIRY QUEEN

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

FLAVA’S COFFEE AND ICE CREAM

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

LIL & JOHN’S SWEETREAT HOMEMADE ICE CREAM

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

SPIKE’S DAIRY BAR

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

THE SCOOP SHOP

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

TIKI PINEAPPLE WHIPS

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

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2204 Marsh Grove Ln, Oak Island Escape to the luxurious community of The Preserve at Oak Island. This immaculate 1 bed, 1.5 bath corner unit is located in the community’s only waterfront building and has been completely remodeled. Enjoy the views of the daytime boat traffic along the Intracoastal Waterway through the units’ many windows and end the day on the balcony admiring the beautiful sunsets. This is true maintenance free living. The Preserve at Oak Island offers many community amenities including an oversized lap pool, clubhouse, and gym. The raised walking trails and boardwalks located throughout the community allow you to breathe fresh air and enjoy the natural beauty that surrounds this complex. $269,000 Call Myles Williams, Southport Realty, Inc. (910) 619-9655

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

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

9.38 Acres-Sunset Harbor Road 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.

306 Elizabeth Dr, Oak Island Beautiful 100’ wide lot which backs up to the marsh edge of the Intracoastal Waterway & is located in much sought-after Yaupon section of Oak Island. A stunning property between Mercer & Sellers Streets. Cleared for building with a bulkhead already in place. Listed at $160,000 with Margaret Rudd & Assoc., Inc., REALTORS Call 910-512-1361 for details.

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 proxim-

ity to the beach and Oak Island Country Club, Listed at $350,000 with Margaret Rudd & Assoc., Inc., REALTORS Call 910-512-1361 for details.

619 Lockwood Court SE, Bolivia The amenities of River Run Plantation include a swimming pool, tennis courts, boat/rv storage, club house and more. Offered for sale is a deep .297 acre building lot with a 3BR perk with 111’ frontage on the Lockwood Folly River. A construction survey, site plan and set of drawings will convey with acceptable offer. Listed at $150, 000 with Margaret Rudd & Assoc., Inc., REALTORS Call 910-512-1361 for details.

510 Majesty’s Court. This charming cottage in Southport features a welcoming open floorplan with hardwood floors and plantation shutters throughout all on one level. The beautiful kitchen is outfitted with high end stainless appliances, cabinets with soft close drawers, a large pantry, a stone sink, and a french door refrigerator. Theres also a big island with bar seating. The open living area is spacious and is accented by built-ins. In the primary bedroom the ensuite bath is highlighted by an oversized tile walk-in shower and theres a walk-in closet with built-in cabinets. There are 2 guest rooms and a guest bath with solar tube lighting. For outdoor living theres a comfortably shaped front porch, a screened porch and a deck, The backyard is private and fenced in. Additional features include a 2 car garage, a Rinnai tankless water heater and a whole house water filter system and water softener. You want to see this charming home! Asking $419,500 Call Kay Jolliff with Margaret Rudd and Associates, Inc. Realtors at 910523-0624 for a private showing

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

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

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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 a t 910-523-0624. for a private showing

66 Foxfire Lane OceanGreens, Caswell Beach. 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 336254-6053 for details.

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space along with a breakfast nook. A covered porch in back provides outdoor living space. Kitchen has marble 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!

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