March 2023 Southport Magazine

IN THIS ISSUE

Ifeel like I’ve been writing this a lot lately, but the Maggie Issue really is one of my very favorites. It begins with reading the comments our readers submit to nominate our winners. We ask for stories of what makes our community great, put simply, and boy do we get them! Then we get to make up the award names. We try to do as few “Best (insert thing here)” awards, because everyone does that, and instead, we work to craft award categories that reflect the comments sent in by the readers. For example, comment after comment about Loco Jo’s included the word “welcoming,” so they won Most Welcoming Restaurant. The process is fun and includes taking photos of all our winners. Organizing photos of 50-some entrepreneurs is like herding cats, but the excitement and smiles I get to see while I’m working on the photos makes all the cat herding completely worth it. We hope you enjoy seeing this year’s winners! Also, this month features the debut of our new Finding Flavor column by Ashley Davis, owner of the soon-to-open Southern, a Gathering Place restaurant.

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Currents Save The Hall Y’all

Up Your Arts’ Big Plans For Old City Hall

STORY BY PATRICIA LANGER, PHOTOS CONTRIBUTED

Imagine

an exciting night on the town with friends. You meet up in a beautiful sculpture garden, aglow with white lights, and delight in the sound of a string quartet playing under the bows of a live oak. You head inside a bit early to admire the museum quality artwork that adorns the walls of the brick foyer. You climb a wide staircase to the Grand Hall, then take a moment to admire the crystal chandeliers, ornate tin ceiling and velvet draped stage before finding your seats. You enjoy the performance (a play, concert or dance), then head across the hallway to grab a cappuccino in the café. Before leaving, you linger to watch the artist in residence working on his current masterpiece.

A stimulating night like this would currently require a long, dark drive into Wilmington or Raleigh, but what if you could do it all right here in Southport? Sounds like a dream, I know, but it’s actually more of a vision, a vision that’s now in plain sight. It’s the end-goal of the “Save the Hall, Ya’ll” campaign, an effort to turn the old Brunswick County Courthouse on Moore Street into a community center for creative and visual arts. The project is spearheaded by Southport’s Up Your Arts group and they are asking for public support to

turn their vision into a reality!

What’s Up with Up Your Arts?

Up Your Arts is a non-profit organization, founded in 2017 to support and enhance the creative and performing arts throughout the greater Southport area. According to its website, UYA “aims to weave a safety net of assistance and accessibility for artists and audiences alike to flourish.”

“I was part of an emerging music community in the Southport area … and realized early on that there was not a great many ways to promote this emerging scene. Hence, I was a founding member of Up Your Arts, which I saw as becoming a unique organization to promote and support all of the creative and performing arts throughout the greater Southport Area. And we established very specific mission tenants to support the overall vision for Up Your Arts,” explained local musician and artist John Keiffer, one of the founding members of UYA.

Up Your Arts works to support the mission of the Southport Center for Creativity, a division of Brunswick Community College located on Lord Street, and to promote individual artists and local art galleries like Franklin Square, Ricky Evans, and Lantanas. They also support performers and musicians throughout our area. You may be familiar with some of the UYA events, such as the annual Plein Air Festival, Open Mike Nights

at American Fish Company, live music at the Fourth of July Festival, and last year’s Open Doors project, which challenged artists to transform antique doors from a historic home on Bay Street that were donated by Ginger Harper. The redesigned doors were displayed throughout town and later auctioned off as a fundraiser for UYA.

Save the Hall, Ya’ll

In 2019, members of Up Your Arts became aware that the City of Southport was struggling to decide what to do with the old courthouse, a historic building located at the corner of Moore and Davis Streets.

The building, owned by the City, is a large, two-story brick and stucco structure constructed in the 1850s. It was the original site of the Brunswick County Courthouse until 1977, when the county seat was relocated to Bolivia. The building later housed Southport’s City Hall, from 1979-2014. It was used as a site for public meetings for a few more years, but a leaky roof led to a serious mold issue, and concerns about lead paint and asbestos arose as well. Given its hazards and a lack of compliance with ADA requirements, the building was ultimately declared uninhabitable. But despite its problems, 201 E. Moore Street has good bones and no major structural decay. Although a new roof was eventually installed, the building has remained vacant since 2018.

Inspired by the building’s history as a center of municipal and civic activity, as well as its prominent downtown location, Up Your Arts developed the idea of turning the historic landmark into a community center for creative, visual and performing arts.

Keiffer, the visionary of this project, said, “Envision an arts center in the historic heart of the city: an informal gathering spot for everyone in our community and a must-see destination for out-of-town families and visitors. We

have a vision for a self-sustaining, stateof-the-art, performing and creative arts center that reflects the community we are. Informal, creative, responsible, caring.”

Since 2019, the City has signed a series of agreements with Up Your Arts to proceed with feasibility studies, architectural designs, and fundraising efforts. The group enlisted the aid of contractors, engineers, and architects and presented its findings to the City in 2020. Although efforts were stalled by the pandemic, the campaign continued. Drawings for the proposed reconstruction were commissioned, and paid for, by UYA. Wilmington-based Lisle Architecture & Design, the firm that designed Edward Teach Brewery and the Southport Market, developed a stunning 3D architectural plan, which is available to view on the UYA website. You can also view the building in its current state, as mapped out by a local videographer (while wearing a hazmat suit!). At this time, the cost estimate for the remediation work, redesign and renovations is approximately $3.5 million.

The Vision

In late January and early February, UYA held a series of town hall meetings to explain the project and solicit input from the public, ultimately garnering strong support for the proposed community-based art center. In an hourlong presentation, which included the 3D rendering of the architectural plans, Keiffer and other members of the UYA board shared their vision and provided details on the work to date.

Although program ideas and building designs still need to be refined, the initial vision is exciting! The rendering includes a graceful sculpture garden with places to sit, hold informal meetings, and create. UYA solicited help from the Southport Garden Club for the design.

Hints of caramel, vanilla, and a big hint of whiskey

The first floor of the building would hold a non-profit resource center, an arts resource center, a retail gallery for local artists and BCC students, a place for an “artist in residence,” and studio spaces available to rent. The second floor, formerly a courtroom, would be transformed into an elegant, open space where public meetings could be held, as well as concerts, shows, and receptions. Other possibilities on the second floor include a small broadcast booth, a commercial kitchen for culinary classes and catering, and a café.

Moving Forward

Bob Gentile, chairman of UYA, brings considerable knowledge and expertise to this project, having been instrumental in the successful completion of a sim-

ilar public-private project in New York. With a career as director of a non-profit education and recreation center, Bob is adept at securing grants and donations, and at leveraging public/private relationships.

Other members of the UYA board also bring talent and expertise to the project, including President Tina Powers, a realtor with years of experience working with local non-profits, and Treasurer Bonnie Bray, who had a 25-year career as a CFO with various local governments. Nonetheless, given the complexities of the project, UYA has determined a need to create a separate legal entity that will assume responsibility for financing, construction and on-going operations of the proposed art center. This new non-profit will be managed by a Board of Direc-

tors comprised of community members with expertise in areas that will ensure the project’s success.

“We will seek out individuals from the many existing civic, business, non-profit, and faith organizations that make Southport what it is,” Keiffer said. “We believe wholeheartedly that the key to the success of this project depends on wide spread community support. Some of these folks may assume official roles on the new non-profit organization, while many more will be asked to join in a volunteer capacity.”

Interested candidates should contact UYA at info@upyourarts.org.

While the landmark building will remain an asset of the City, UYA envisions it operating under a long-term public-private partnership. Furthermore, the group is committed to the notion that no taxpayer money will be used for the development or ongoing support of the arts center.

In addition to public and private donations, as well as support from the City of Southport, UYA will explore options for grants, tax credits offered for historical preservation, and funding from sources like the Main Street Revi-

talization Program and the Arts & Humanities Council. The group will also seek corporate sponsors as a means of ongoing operational support to supplement anticipated revenues generated from studio rentals and fees for the second-floor venue space.

“I learned that it takes time (years), patience, and a very good transparent partnership with the municipality (City of Southport) to raise the money needed to achieve this goal…… we will need to first develop an honest, open, and transparent common goal with the City of Southport’s Mayor, Aldermen and Community” Gentile said. “Once we all know we are on the same page, nothing should stop us from having a vibrant, self-sustaining, creative and performing arts center in the City of Southport, that serves many people without it being a tax burden on the people of Southport.”

To become a part of this incredible vision, consider making a donation to the “Save the Hall, Ya’ll” campaign. Go to www.upyourarts.org for more information.

Come See Me at the new Crossroads Gathering Place at the bottom of the Barbee Bridge

Currents Safe Haven Memory

The Fun of Living In A Movie Set Town

STORY BY LISA STITES

whoever was running that scene came on the speaker and asked us to please stay. He pointed to a tall building across the street and pointed out where the camera was on top of it. He said he would do a wide shot of the crowd scene and that he promised we would all be in the movie that way. And we were!

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the ad on the next page for info on Southport’s celebration of the anniversary of Safe Have’s release

It was the summer of 2012 when “Safe Haven” was being filmed in Southport, out in the county, in Caswell Beach and in Oak Island as well. There was a call for extras to be in the movie’s parade scene, so I took a day off work and my son and I decided to join in with a couple of friends. We knew that filming even just one scene can take a while, so we went prepared with waters and snacks, sunscreen, and whatever else we thought we’d need. The day started out grey and a little drizzly, then changed to a lot of sunshine and heat and humidity.

But it was fun and I am so glad we did it. The concept was simple. The parade was a patriotic July 4th parade, which was pretty easy for Southport to pull off. We were asked to wear red and blue, and they gave us little flags to wave. We lined a few blocks of Moore Street and they ran a small version of a parade down the street, complete with a few floats and even a small group from South Brunswick High School’s marching band. And then we waited a while and they ran it again. Then we waited a while more and they ran it again. And

again. I can’t remember exactly how many times they had that parade come by, but I think it was six or seven.

As the morning changed to afternoon and the summer day heated up, we started losing some of the crowd. While they were setting up for one final run, the director or

Let me set the scene for you. Our part was easy. We were to be happy parade-goers. The lead bad guy was supposed to walk around and through the parade, looking for his wife and getting more and more upset that he wasn’t finding her. At one point, he threw his water bottle down in frustration. That’s where we were, near the spot where he threw the water bottle down. I may or may not still have one of those bottles after a member of the crew kicked it over to me. It has a cute label from the fictional store in the movie with a hilarious description of how the water comes from the finest local taps. I love that they put effort into the smallest details and also that they did things that were clearly just for their own amusement. That’s what I would do.

It was really interesting seeing how many people it takes to make movie mag-

Iliketo think that at one point in my life, I was a movie star. I was actually an extra in the movie “Safe Haven,” and you can’t even see me in my scene. But Hollywood loves a little embellishment, so maybe I can still consider myself a star.

ic, and seeing the actors and crew working together to get exactly what the director wanted. Finally, it was a wrap, and we were free to leave. We wandered around a little to see what else was going on before heading home.

Our family went back another night though, and we stood on the walkway out to the gazebo in the marsh to watch them film the scene when the boy falls in the water and the lead good guy jumps in to save his son. There were lots of people watching, but one thing I have learned being on set, or near set at least, is that spectators quickly learn when to hush and when they can chat, where they can stand and when they can can change their locations to get a better look.

When part of the pilot episode of the television show “Revenge” was being filmed on an Oak Island beach, it was quite a scene. There were a lot of people involved, and a lot of us spectators. We even took very quick turns getting pictures of ourselves sitting in the director’s chair when everyone was occupied elsewhere on the beach.

One of my favorite things to watch during filming is the star sightings posted

SAFE HAVEN

City of Southport 10th Anniversary Event

Take a Self-Guided or PocketSites tour

Take a Guided Tour

Brooke Barnhill, the location manager for Safe Haven, will be leading this tour. To join, meet at the Fort Johnston Visitors Center for the tour, to begin at 11a and 2p.

Visit the Fort Johnston Visitors Center

The visitors center will be open for extended hours this day, 10a-6p to display never-before-seen Safe Haven memorabilia that is usually locked in storage.

Watch Safe Haven on the Fort Johnston Lawn

Bring a blanket, chairs, and your appetite for the screening on the lawn. The movie will begin at 6:30p. We will have Chocolate and S'more food truck available for snacking while you watch.

Sponsored by the Department of Community Relations and the Parks and Recreation Department Visit

Currents

on social media. It seemed like Mel Gibson pictures were popping up on everyone’s Facebook feeds last year. “Safe Haven” filming created the same kind of social media buzz. Lead actor Josh Duhamel was seemingly everywhere in his down time, playing golf, posing with fans, and even sitting out on the beach for late nights with one of the turtle nest watch groups. It really says a lot about our community that people feel at home so quickly and want to do all the great things we get to do.

When “Safe Haven” was released, of

course there was a lot of press, and I remember reading an article in Rolling Stone that pretty much panned everything about it, even the setting. As I remember it, the writer claimed it was just unrealistic because places like that don’t really exist anywhere. We know they do actually exist. We know that we’re fortunate enough to live in one of those places, and I think it’s adorable that sometimes we get to share it with some really creative and fun people so they can do make their stories

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Finding Flavor

Finding Flavor

One Potato, Two Potato, Sweet Potato

STORY AND PHOTOS BY ASHLEY DAVIS

Herein the south it’s hard to imagine southern food without thinking of sweet potatoes. They are a staple crop we can find year-round, and they show up in sweet and savory dishes alike. We see them on our tables during the holidays in the form of candied yams, sweet potato pies, sweet potato casseroles with ooey gooey marshmallows on top, and even just plain ol’ mashed sweet potatoes. To me they are a memory of my Nana and a sweet “southern” goodness that I personally can’t imagine living without.

Have you ever thought about what a sweet potato is or where it comes from? How does it grow, where does it grow? And IS a sweet potato a yam? Is a yam a sweet potato? Or what? Let’s find out…

Sweet potatoes come in all different shapes, sizes, and colors. The orange sweet potato is the most common but there are also white and purple varieties. Did you know that, in fact, sweet potatoes

aren’t even really potatoes at all? They are root vegetables that are related to the morning glory flower. Historically, sweet potatoes came to us from South and Central America. In North Carolina, we grow more sweet potatoes than any other state in the nation, and most of them are grown in Eastern North Carolina.

A few fun farming facts:

•Sweet potatoes are grown from

cuttings called sprouts or slips which farmers will start in a greenhouse or in a field

•The sprouts are then transplanted to the field in May or June and it takes 90-120 days for a sweet potato to grow

•Farmers are harvesting sweet potatoes from August through November

•Once the potatoes are harvested, they are cured for 4-7 days at 80-85 degrees, which changes the starch to sug-

•They are then ready to be washed, sorted and sent to your favorite farmers market or grocery store

When you are shopping in the grocery store in America, orange-fleshed sweet potatoes will often be advertised as yams. The reason we tend to refer to them as yams is because in the 1930s, in the great state of Louisiana, farmers grew a new breed of deep orange flesh sweet potatoes and decided to market them as “yams,” and we have been calling them that ever since. As mentioned before, even sweet potatoes aren’t really a potato. Well, yams are no different. They are not a sweet potato, or a potato at all! Potatoes are a nightshade and are in the same family as peppers and tomatoes. Yams are in a different family — a plant family that includes grasses and lilies. Yams came from Africa and Asia, and are used primarily in Caribbean and West African cooking. They have a dark rough brownish grayish skin with a starchy white flesh that is not sweet at all. So the mystery is solved… yams are NOT sweet potatoes; but people will most certainly continue to call some sweet potatoes yams!

One of my fondest memories as a child was going to my Nana’s house. Upon arrival, the first thing I did — after I gave her a big hug and kiss of course — was to look on the table in her kitchen to see what kind of sweet baked good she had made that day or what she had stewing on her stove. One thing that stood out the most was her sweet potato pie. My Nana was a fan of the white sweet potato, potentially

because it was less sweet and paired well with sugar and butter for her pie.

Until yesterday, I didn’t have any idea how she made the pie. I went to my mom for advice. She told me that my Nana made her crust from scratch with nutmeg, then pats of butter on the bottom (a very important step), mixed mashed white sweet potatoes with sugar, milk, more butter and then topped it with cinnamon before baking. It was a simple, not overly sweet dessert delicacy that everyone in our family always looked forward to. Even though my mom claims that my Nana was not a big dessert eater, I would catch her on occasion having some sweet potato pie for breakfast.

Personally, I am not a big dessert eater either; I prefer savory dishes with sweet potatoes the most. I am a huge fan of a little sweet and a little spicy. I think that

sweet potatoes pair particularly well with pork, but I think they can be served on the side of almost any protein. They are also great in soups, breads, salads, used as thickening agents in sauces, and so on.

In a month that everyone is talking about corned beef and cabbage paired with soda bread and green beer or Reubens on rye, I like to think of my Nana on March 17, the day she passed away when I was in 7th grade. Instead of feeling sad in her absence, I prefer to honor her and thank her for all of the fond memories she gave to me. The cooking lessons, stories, tea parties, porch swings, and most importantly, for letting me sit in her lap and drive her car to the Best Way Grocery when I couldn’t reach the pedal. I can’t think of a better way to celebrate her memory than making and sharing a sweet potato pie with the people I love and the readers of this magazine.

On the next page, you will find three recipes which are very basic ways to use this wonderful root vegetable. The baked sweet potato can be used as a building block for lots of other recipes. I hope you enjoy them time and again.

Finding Flavor

The Basic Baked Sweet Potato

Contrary to what my mom thinks, you do not have to wrap sweet potatoes in foil to bake them.

Pre Heat oven to 375°

Line baking sheet with parchment paper or foil (you will thank me for this later)

Wash potatoes thoroughly removing any remaining roots. Choose potatoes that are similar in size to bake together.

Place sweet potatoes on baking sheet and bake 45-60 minutes depending on how large the potatoes are. Skin will be slightly separated from the flesh, a fork or knife should insert easily.

Enjoy immediately with a pat of butter, salt and pepper (and a little cayenne if you are like me)

Not my Nana’s Sweet Potato Pie

2 cups pureed sweet potato white or orange, approximately 2 medium potatoes (use white sweet potatoes if you want it less sweet, and use baked sweet potato recipe above)

½ cup pure maple syrup (do not use pancake syrup — you will be sure to be disappointed if you do)

½ cup dark brown sugar, packed

1 cup heavy cream

2 eggs

4 T. salted butter, melted

1 T. butter cut in small pieces to put on bottom of the crust

1 t. cinnamon

½ t. nutmeg

1 t. vanilla

½ t. salt

1 pie crust (if you don’t make your own, I recommend Pillsbury in the dairy case)

Pre Heat Oven to 425° with rack on bottom

Whisk or use mixer to blend all ingredients together.

Prepare pie crust and cut up 1 T. of butter and spread around bottom of the crust. Pour mixture into pie crust, sprinkle with a little cinnamon and nutmeg if desired and bake for 25 minutes on 425° (this will help brown the bottom of your pie)

Carefully remove pie from oven, center will not be set. Turn oven down to 350° and move oven rack to middle of the oven.

Immediately place pie back in the oven and continue baking 30-40 minutes. If crust begins to look dark, spray foil with cooking spray and lay across pie until it’s done.

Pie will be set in center and crust will be golden brown.

Cool on a rack for an hour. This pie is great warm or cold.

Pairs well with fresh whipped cream or vanilla bean ice cream. Keep refrigerated.

Ashley’s Baked Sweet Potato Bites

2 medium sized sweet potatoes peeled and cut into cubes

2-3 T. your favorite oil (I prefer to use avocado oil)

salt & cayenne to taste

brown sugar, lemon

Pre-heat oven to 425°

Bring 3 quarts of water to a boil and use 1-1 ½ T. salt to season water

Balance potatoes for 4 minutes and drain well, return to pot and over low heat stir for a minute to ensure potatoes are dry

Line packing sheet with parchment or foil sprayed with cooking spray

In a bowl mix the cubed sweet potatoes with oil until just coated, you don’t want too much oil it will keep them from crisping. Add ½ t. salt and 1/8 t. cayenne and toss.

Pour on baking sheet and bake approximately 25-35 minutes depending on size of cubes, stirring occasionally to achieve browning on all sides. When cubes are browned and tender return to the bowl and toss will a little more oil and additional salt and cayenne to taste. I like to sprinkle mine with a dark brown sugar and a squeeze of lemon. These are also delicious served with honey mustard or cinnamon butter. Serve with your favorite dish.

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Drug Disposal and Scholarship Offerings

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OPERATION MEDICINE CABINET

The 24th semi-annual “Operation Medicine Cabinet” drug take back event at Dosher Memorial Hospital is scheduled for Thursday, April 6, between 9 am and 1 pm. Local residents are invited to drop off unwanted and expired prescription medications at the hospital’s front entrance, where law enforcement then takes what is collected for safe incineration. One of the conveniences of this event is that it is designed so that you can “drive through and drop off,” without having to leave your car.

At Dosher’s last drug drop in October 2022, more than 800 local households discarded more than 15,000 expired or unwanted narcotic pills and nearly 2,300 milliliters of narcotic liquids.

Dosher welcomes the opportunity to provide this service to local residents. For questions about Operation Medicine Cabinet, call the Dosher office of Marketing

and Community Relations at 910-457-3900 or email ileneevans@dosher.org.

DOSHER FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS

The Dosher Hospital Volunteer Organization will be offering three $4,000 scholarships to graduates or graduation candidates from any high school in Brunswick County who are seeking to enter any accredited health profession. An application packet may be downloaded at Dosher. org/Volunteer underneath the area entitled Scholarship Grants Available, or, students may speak to a guidance counselor at their high school.

Applications must be received by J.A. Dosher Memorial Hospital, Attn:  Nursing Administration, 924 N. Howe Street, Southport, NC 28461 by April 30, 2023.

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Plant Sales Coming Find Something For Every Gardener

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Spring has sprung and and plants sales will be popping up like tulips during the coming months. From Encore Azaleas to Butterfly-friendly plants, everyone will certainly find something perfect to add a little beauty to the yard.

Gardeners can get a jump on spring planting by shopping at the Kiwanis 21st annual plant and flower sale scheduled for Saturday, April 1 from 10 am to 1 pm in the parking lot of the St. James Community Center.

Many landscape bushes, perennials, annuals, and herbs will be for sale, including the popular Encore Azaleas, which bloom twice a year. Pre-ordering (with delivery) is available by contacting Larry Trainor at ltrainor13@yahoo.com or (443) 253-7145.

Profits from the sale will support the many youth service programs the Kiwanis Club of Southport-Oak Island oversees for the children of Brunswick County. Visit SOIKiwanis.com to learn more.

The Brunswick County Extension Master GardenersSM Volunteer Association (BCEMGVA) will hold four Plant Sales in 2023 featuring different plants for each sale and offering a wide variety and the best selection for that sea-

son or theme. In 2023 BCEMGVA will present a series of plant sales focusing on plants suitable for containers, plants ready for spring planting, plants beneficial for pollinators, and plants for the fall season.

1. BCEMGVA is offering a Spruce-Up Your Containers Plant Sale on March 24, featuring colorful annuals, herbs, and greenery specially selected for containers that will brighten your entryways and outdoor spaces

all season long. In late March, many gardeners are anxious to get out in their gardens and start planting, but late season frosts can still harm tender plants and ruin gardeners’ hard work. However, it is a great time to engage your green thumb by sprucing up containers on the front porch and patio. These smaller gardens can easily be covered or moved to a protected location if late season freezing temperatures threaten our area.

2. April heralds spring and the BCEMGVA Spring Plant Sale returns on April 28. This popular plant sale features a large selection of blooming shrubs, perennials, and greenery that thrive in the Southeast Coastal North Carolina environment. This is our largest plant sale of the year with an emphasis on early blooming perennials, herbs, shrubs, and many Master Gardener favorites.

3. In conjunction with National Pollinator Week and just in time for the Monarchs, numerous butterflies, and pollinators, on June 22 the BCEMGVA Pollinator/ Native Plant Sale will feature Milkweeds, summer blooming perennials, and other critical pollinator beneficial plants celebrating the importance of pollinators in the food chain. This sale offers plants endorsed by Monarch Watch, the North Carolina Butterfly Highway, and the North Carolina Native Plant Society as critical to sustaining our butterfly and pollinator habitat.

4. Plans are underway a Fall Plant Sale in September. This plant sale is in the planning stage with date and plant list to be determined. This sale will offer fall color plants and plants suitable for fall planting. Visit bcmgva.org for the latest information, dates, and times for each of these sales. Plant lists for each sale will be posted on the website closer to each plant sale date.

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Enduring Hardships

Brunswick Civil War Round Table Meets

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Renownedhistorian and popular returning guest speaker Peter Carmichael will examine how Civil War soldiers endured the brutal and unpredictable existence of army life at the Tuesday, March 7 meeting of the Brunswick Civil War Round Table. The circumstances are revealed in his presentation, entitled, “The War for the Common Soldier: How Men Thought, Fought, and Survived in Civil War Armies.” With renovations completed, the meeting will return to Hatch Auditorium on Caswell Beach. Everyone is welcome.

Soon after the Civil War began, many felt the war would be shortlived. But as the weeks and months dragged on, soldiers on both sides began to realize there was no end in sight, creating extreme uncertainty and frustration about their future. So, how did these soldiers endure the brutal and unpredictable existence during the conflict? That question is at the heart of Peter Carmichael’s presentation. He believes the war forced soldiers to bridge the gulf between two competing impulses. “Sentimentalism” helped soldiers understand war is a series of hardships and sacrifices that could be endured through faith, courage, and patriotism. Yet their “pragmatism” guided soldiers desperately

seeking to survive with honor despite the filth, blood, and despair they actually experienced.

To best explain this contrast, Carmichael bases his thinking on close examination of the letters and records left behind by individual soldiers from both the North and the South. He identifies the totality of the Civil War experience – the marching, the fighting, the boredom, the exhaustion, the punishments, and the frustrations of being away from families back home who often faced their own dire circumstances. The phrase “war is hell” will clearly be emphasized in his dramatic presentation which is based on his insightful and soul-searching book, “The War for the Common Soldier,” which was the culmination of nearly ten years’ research.

Currently Carmichael is the Robert C. Fuller Professor of Civil War Studies at Gettysburg College. After complet-

ing his doctorate at Penn State University, he went on to teach at Western Carolina University, the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, and West Virginia University. He is a prolific author, holds seasonal interpretive positions at several National Park Service sites, speaks frequently to general and scholarly audiences, and has appeared on the PBS Robert E. Lee documentary for the American Experience series

and the popular TV show “Who Do You Think You Are.”

Registration for this meeting begins at 6:15 pm and the presentation starts at 7 pm. The visitor fee is $10 and can be applied toward the $25 annual membership dues. For more information about the meeting, becoming a member, or volunteering for this non-profit organization, please contact president John Butler at Brunswickcwrt@gmail.com, or call him at (404) 229-9425. You can also visit the group’s Facebook page or https://brunswickcivilwarroundtable.com/ for additional information, news, and updates.

ART BEAT

Turning Coastal Blue

New Vendor in Southport Village Shoppes

STORY BY CARLA EDSTROM

Springtime is arriving early in Southport, along with a heavy dose of pine tree pollen and a cheerful little low country store in the Olde Southport Village Shoppes! The new store is full of coastal charm with a touch of shabby chic and a lot of love. Coastal Blue opens in early March in the back corner of 11th and Howe Streets. You can find various upscale, locally-handmade beach decor items to admire and purchase. Owner Kim Caggiano recently relocated to the Southport area and, on one fateful day, stumbled upon the opportunity to open the storefront her heart was searching for — a space to create her own work, offer it for sale to the public, and support other artists in the process.

When you walk into the store and meet Kim, you get an easy positive vibe from the motivational and uplifting sayings on many of her creations. Her welcoming smile greets and draws you into the stylish low country atmosphere. “My vision for Coastal Blue is to provide inspiration through my work,” she said. Even though her personal health struggles, Kim’s comforting voice and sweet disposition shine through. She

is inspiring to talk with, and her giving spirit shines through. “This past year, when I was diagnosed with cancer, I wanted to handcraft something special for my friends and family as a thank you for their support when they came to visit,” she said. “Coastal Blue is inspired by my love of all coastal decor, low country home style.”

As it often does, the act of creating actually aids in healing both physically and spiritually. It gives your mind a rest and a focus away from the trials of everyday life. Now Kim can easily create her work in a room at the store, so inventory will be changing regularly. “After my surgery, I found comfort and healing while creating and crafting different designs. When friends realized I was making them as part of my healing process, they began purchasing the shells as gifts for others. This is how ‘Coastal Blue’ came to life.”

Kim uses sustainably sourced shells and natural beads for her shell ornaments and prayer beads. Each one is elegantly made, and many focus on issues close to her heart. “There are almost 35 different designs for the scallop shell ornaments. There are a few shell designs for breast cancer,

autism awareness, and uplifting positive words are found throughout,” she said. “Blessing Beads with an oyster shell can be draped around a candle, displayed on bookshelves, hung on door knobs, or to accent your favorite photo frame.”

Now after only having her work for sale in person or on a website, Kim’s new adventure with a brick-and-mortar store is an exciting achievement. Her work is beautiful and impeccably made, with her attention to detail in every piece, and many are attractively packaged for easy gift-giving. Her work makes excellent gifts all year long, especially when you’re looking to give an inspiring gift of the ocean.

“All are handcrafted shells that can be used as an ornament or a perfect coastal home décor accessory. There are many different styles to choose from, including napkin rings, blessing beads, salt and pepper oyster cellars, gilded oyster candles, and ornaments. I am also happy to accommodate special orders and requests as well,” she said. “Each is handcrafted, stock is limited and changes daily. The edges are gilded in gold leaf, and a finished coat is applied for shine. Each shell is sustainably sourced, approximately 3-4 inches, and has subtle variations in shades and color. Straight from the ocean, there is

charming evidence of the journey your shell took on its way to you.”

Kim has added a few other artists to her store, focusing on decorative items, and may include additional products later. You will also be able to find

glasswork, paintings, photography, original cards, and pottery.

Olde Southport Village Shoppes will also resume the monthly Artisans Markets on March 4, which will be a great time to come out and browse the shops and welcome spring back to our quaint little town.

Charity Benefit Show

Nashville Trio Comes To Southport

STORY CONTRIBUTED

TheNashville Trio is coming to Southport for a two-night benefit concert, Friday, April 14 and Saturday April 15. The all-female trio brings an eclectic mix of country, rock and blues to the stage. Their high-powered performance will benefit Brunswick Partnership for Housing and Paws-Ability. The event, held at the St. James Community Center, 3146 Southport-Supply Road, is from 7-9 pm. Doors open at 6 pm. Tickets are $35 each and can be purchased using cash or check.

There are four ways to purchase tickets: In person:

•St. James Community Center, 4136 Southport-Supply Road, Thursday, Feb 23 from 10 am – noon

•Ruffin It Doggy Day Care, 925 Seaside Road NW, Ocean Isle Beach, Tuesday, Feb 28, 11 am – 1 p.m. Call or email:

•Liz Thompson, ethompso3144@ gmail.com, 715-498-4856

•Mary Galligan, marysgalligan17@gmail.com, 410-570-5495

Beer and wine will be available for purchase with a credit card or St. James member card (St. James residents only). Snacks are provided, and outside food may not be brought into the event. Please bring cash to participate in a 50/50 raffle and basket raffles.

To find out more about The Nashville Trio, Brunswick Partnership for Housing and Paws-Ability please visit their respective websites: megwilliamsmusic.com/trio, brunswickpartnership.org and paws-abili-

ty.org.

About Brunswick Partnership for Housing

Brunswick Partnership for Housing (BPH) is a nonprofit organization in Brunswick County addressing the needs of homeless families and individuals seeking housing and advocating for affordable housing. Established in 2019, BPH seeks to provide a stable living environment for those

seeking a permanent housing solution.

About Paws-Ability

Paws-Ability is an all-volunteer, non-profit, fundraising organization that works to improve animal welfare in Brunswick and New Hanover Counties and to enhance the animal-human bond.  Our funds support local rescues, spay/ neuter initiatives, assist pet guardians with veterinary bills in extraordinary circumstances, and provide pet food to local food pantries and Meals on Wheels recipients.

CALENDAR

March

We’ve included events here that are listed as scheduled, but please remember that all events, dates and times are subject to change.

MARCH 3

Denim and Diamonds Charity Ball

This annual fundraiser is hosted by the Brunswick Sheriff’s Charitable Foundation and benefits local charities. The ball features hors d’ oeuvres, a buffet dinner, wine, beer, music by Tru Sol Band, dancing and a silent and live auction, 6-10 pm at the St. James Community Center. For more information, guests can visit www.sheriffscharity. com, call 910-253-0922 or email sheriffscharity@gmail.com.

MARCH 4

NC Rice Festival — Brunswick Town/ Fort Anderson

The festival is from 10 am to 4 pm, and will include history/cultural presentations, tours, demonstrations, live entertainment, family fun, children’s stage, Gullah Geechee food vendors, and arts and crafts. The historic site is at 8884 St. Philip’s Road SE, Winnabow (off N.C. 133).

MARCH 4

It’s Our Town, Let’s Clean It Up - Southport

Join your neighbors in this monthly effort to spruce up the city from 9 am - noon. All you need to bring is your energy, good intentions; tools will be provided. Meet up at the old jail annex at the corner of Rhett and Nash streets at 9 am for a morning of fresh air, weeding, pruning, planting and other gardening work.

MARCH 5

Opera Sunday — Harper Library

Friends of the Library Southport & Oak Island present UNCW Professors Nancy King and Elizabeth Stovall, singer actors of the University’s Opera Outreach Program. The program is 2 pm at the library, 223 E. Bay St.

MARCH 7

Brunswick Civil War Round Table

The group is back at Hatch Auditorium, on the campus of Fort Caswell, for a program on “The War for the Common Soldier: How Men Thought, Fought, and Survived in Civil War Armies.” Registration opens at 6:15 and the program begins at 7 pm. The

cost is $10, but that can be applied to the $25 annual dues.

MARCH 8

Brunswick Town Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution

The local Chapter of DAR will have an in-person meeting at 11 am; guests are welcome and the meeting program will honor area veterans. For full meeting details, email mkoletar@aol.com or jjatbhi@bellsouth.net.

MARCH 10

Mah Jongg Fundraiser — Oak Island Beautification Club

Proceeds from this fundraiser will help the Club maintain six gardens on the island, including the one at Veterans Park on Yacht Drive. The event is 9:30 am to 3 pm at the 801 Events Center. Space is limited and registration is $55 per player; register by March 3. Email oakislandbeautificationclub@ gmail.com for more information.

MARCH 11

BSL Neighbors Market

The market is moving this year, to the corner of NC 87 and West Boiling Spring Road, next to the BSL Mini Mart (Clarence’s). The market starts at 9 am, and will be open the second and fourth Saturdays.

MARCH 11

“Safe Haven” Anniversary — City of Southport

Guided tours of filming scenes are offered at 11 am and 2 pm starting at the Fort Johnston Visitors Center, 203 East Bay St. The Visitors Center, which has an exhibit dedicated to this and other films, will be open 10 am to 6 pm, and will include memorabilia usually kept in storage. Complete the day with a viewing of the movie, 6:30 pm on the Garrison lawn.

MARCH 18

Spring Into Health Color Run

The Brunswick Wellness Coalition wants everyone to get moving. This 5K/1M run has space for teams and individuals, and participants can walk, run, roll or stroll. Add to the fun by dressing in your favorite decades attire for the Decades Dash! Registration is $25 for adults, $5 for students ages 5-17, and children younger than five can participate free. Visit hhttps:// runsignup.com/Race/NC/Southport/ BWCSpringIntoHealth to register.

MARCH 18

Brunswick County Community Day — Museum of Coastal Carolina

Entry is free this day for county residents (ID required). Tour the museum and meet with representatives from conservation organizations. The museum is located at 21 East Second St., Ocean Isle Beach; the community day runs from 10 am to 4 pm. Visit www. museumplanetarium.org for more information about the museum.

MARCH 18

Operation Clean Sweep — Boiling Spring Lakes

Spring clean your town, 9 am to 1 pm. Gloves, bags, vests and grabbers can be picked up at 8:30 am at the Community Center, 1 Leeds Road; trash pickup locations will be assigned then. Lunch will be provided after the sweep. Pre-register at BSL.RecDesk. com.

MARCH 18

Deep Dive into History at the Maritime Museum

Kaitlin O’Connor, with the Fort Fisher State Historic Site, leads a discussion on Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASPS). Participants can also try an anti-aircraft simulator. The program is available 10 am to 3 pm in the Museum’s exhibit hall (at 204 East Moore St.).

MARCH 21

Southport-Oak Island Kiwanis Speaker Series

This month’s program, Be Inspired by Gullah Heritage and Song, features speaker Ron Daise, Vice President for Creative Education at Brookgreen Gardens in South Carolina. Tickets are $50, and the speaker series is a fundraiser for an education endowment. The lecture will be at the St. James Community Center, 4136 Southport-Supply Road. Email soikiwanisinquiries@yahoo.com for more information.

MARCH 25

Pancake Fundraiser — EAA Chapter 939

The local chapter of the Experimental Aircraft Association will hold a pancake fundraiser at the Cape Fear Regional Jetport, 8:30-11:30 am. Proceeds will be used to send youth to the Air Academy’s summer camp. Plates are $6; email snooksflyer@gmail.com for more information.

MARCH 25

Spring Fling — Oak Island

Bring on Spring! The season kicks of at Oak Island with a market from 11 am to 4 pm, and a concert with Parlay at 6 pm. There will also be children’s activities. The festival is on the Middle Park fields, SE 46th and Dolphin Drive.

MARCH 25-26

Sea Notes present Memories of Concerts Past

Enjoy favorite tunes fro Brunswick County’s concert choir. Selections include songs from “Fiddler on the Roof,” “Phantom of the Opera,” and hits such as “Dancing Queen” and “Bridge Over Troubled Water.” The free concert is at Odell Williamson Auditorium at Brunswick Community College, 150 College Road NW, Bolivia, and the show starts at 3 pm both days.

MARCH 28

NatureFest Lecture Series — Southport

Becky Savage, with the NC Wildlife Commission’s Wildlife Education Division, leads a discussion on coexisting with local wildlife. The program is 7 pm at the Indian Trail Meeting Hall, 113 West Moore St.

MARCH 29

Senior Seminar Series — Oak Island Senior Center

The seminar for this session is Understanding Alzheimer’s and Dementia; Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s; and Healthy Living for Your Brain and Body, presented by the Alzheimer’s Association, Eastern NC Chapter. The program is 10 am to 12:30 pm at the Center, 5918 E. Oak Island Drive.

APRIL 1

Founders Day — Boiling Spring Lakes

It’s the City’s 62nd birthday, and a day of events is planned in celebration. Spring Lake Park will host a family fun run, carnival games and inflatables, a food truck rodeo, battle of the bands, and more. An Arts & Crafts Bazaar will be held adjacent to Muse Park. A disc golf tournament is also planned and a photography contest (view photos 1-4 pm at City Hall). Call 910-363-0018 for more details.

APRIL 1

Southport-Oak Island Kiwanis Plant Sale

Shop for plants and flowers, 10 am to 1 pm in the parking lot of the St. James

Community Center.

Many landscape bushes, perennials, annuals, and herbs will be for sale, including the popular Encore Azaleas, which bloom twice a year. Pre-ordering (with delivery) is available by contacting Larry Trainor at ltrainor13@yahoo. com or 443-253-7145.

APRIL 2

Oak Island Shell & Fossil Show

Fossil and shell exhibits are the star of this show, 11 am to 4 pm at Oak Island’s 801 Events Center, 801 Ocean Drive.

APRIL 2

The Cape Fear Chorale is celebrating its 25th season, and will perform music selections from past concerts, including works by Mozart, Brahms, Rachmaninoff, Undine S. Moore and more. Artistic Director Aaron Peisner will lead, and former director Jerry Cribbs will be honored with the title Conductor Emeritus. The concert is 2 pm at Keenan Auditorium (515 Wagoner Drive) on the UNCW Campus; admission is free.

Ongoing Events

Friends of the Library Southport & Oak Island

The Libraries are open Monday through Friday, 9 am - 6 pm. The Barbee branch is also open 9 am to 1 pm on Saturdays. The Once More used bookstore, at Southport Realty (727 N. Howe St.), with new-to-you books, is open Monday through Friday from 1-3 pm and Saturdays 10 am to noon.

Barbee Library, 8200 E. Oak Island Drive: Call 910-278-4283 for details on children’s story time and other programs.

Harper Library, 109 W. Moore St, Southport: The Lifelong Learners program meets at Harper Library on Wednesdays, 10 am. Children’s story time is 10 am on Mondays.

NC Maritime MuseumsSouthport, 204 E. Moore St.

Hours are 10 am to 4 pm Tuesdays through Saturdays. Sensory Saturdays (low light and quiet time in the museum) are the first Saturday of the month, 10 am to noon. Visit www.ncmaritimemuseum.com to register for special programs.

Bingo at the Elks Lodge

Bingo games on the second and fourth Tuesdays at the Lodge, 106 E Dolphin Drive, Oak Island. Games are open to the public; no one under 16 and no outside food or drinks allowed.

Doors open to the public at 5:45 pm with games starting at 6:30pm. Snacks and drinks available for purchase (cash or checks only). Progressive Jackpot and winner take all coverall. Belville Riverwalk Farmers Market

Riverwalk Park, 580 River Road, Belville

Thursdays 2-5 pm, Fridays 11 am - 5 pm; Saturdays 10 am - 5 pm and Sundays from 10am to 4 pm. Fresh seafood, seasonings and all things related to seafood, with the beautiful backdrop of the Brunswick River.

Brunswick Town/Fort Anderson State Historic Site

8884 St. Philip’s Rd. SE, Winnabow

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.

LIVE ENTERTAINMENT

Odell Williamson Auditorium at Brunswick Community College

150 College Road NW, Bolivia

March 3-4: The Best of Broadway: Ten Musical Revue

March 7 — Hotel California - the original Eagles tribute band

March 17-19 — Matilda Jr. by the Starlight Youth Theatre

March 28 — Rave On! The Buddy Holly Experience

THE PUB OF SOUTHPORT

1513 N. Howe St., Suite 10

March 10 — Double-Cherry Pie

March 18 — Krispee Biscuits

March 31 — Casey Cotton

SEAHORSE EATS & DRINKS AT OCEAN CREST PIER

1409 E. Beach Drive, Oak Island

March 3 — Greg Rowles

March 10 — The Cliff Wheeler Band

March 15 — Skyler

March 18 — KasCie

March 19 — Johnny White

March 24 — the Cliff Wheeler Band

March 30 — Garret Wheeler

April 1 — Chris & Sandy

American Fish Co

150 Yacht Basin Drive, Southport

March 10 — Rick Cannon Band

March 11 — Dirty Blond Band

March 12 — The Ford Project

March 17 — Deep Creek Soul

March 18 — NTRANZ Band

March 19 — Emily Eleton

March 23 — Now Cat

March 24 — The Christine Martinez Band

March 25 — The Doorsmen

March 26 — R&R

March 31 — Down South Thunder

April 1 — Charlene & the Bluegrass Charlatans

April 2 — Double Billed

WINE, BEER AND COFFEE

MOORE STREET MARKET

130 E. Moore Street, Southport

Coffee, beer and good food, and an outside courtyard and live music too.

AMERICAN FISH CO

150 Yacht Basin Drive, Southport

Boat watching and amazing views on the Southport waterfront; open mic night on Thursdays, and live music Frida and Saturday night and Sunday afternoons.

SILVER COAST WINERY TASTING ROOM

105 N. Howe St., Southport

Brunswick County’s first and only winery and original Craft Beer Bar. Check Facebook for specials, tasting events, and snack tray offerings.

SOUTHPORT TAP & CELLAR

827 N. Howe St., Southport

Offering craft beers brought in from across the State. Check Facebook for food truck appearances; music bingo on Sundays.

THE MULLET BAR

112 Yacht Basin Dr., Southport

Cold beers, boat watching and gorgeous views of the Yacht Basin.

THE WINE RACK

102 W. Brown St., Southport.

The shop offers wines, cigars, coffees and accessories and a cozy patio area to relax with a glass of wine and enjoy live music.

THE PUB OF SOUTHPORT

1513 N. Howe St., Unit 10, Southport

Check the Pub’s Facebook page to see the menu and drink specials. Sports programming on eight TVs and live music too!

TIKI TAVERN

104 E. 8th St., Southport

Seating available outdoors, with games, trivia, music and open mic nights; check Facebook for details.

UNCORKED BY THE SEA WINE SHOP & GALLERY

602 N. Howe St. Southport

Shop for a wide variety of wines and craft beers, call 910-454-0633, or shop online at www.uncorkedbythesea.com. Collector wines, crystal stemware and other great gift items also available.

Solar Brewing Company

8108 E. Oak Island Drive, Oak Island Enjoy Oak Island’s first brewery! Local beers on tap and a full menu. Family Friendly.

GRAPE & ALE

8521 E. Oak Island Drive, Oak Island Stocked with your old favorites and new wines to try. Check www.thegrapeandale.com, or find them on Facebook for specials.

The Lazy Turtle Oceanfront Grille

601 Ocean Drive, Oak Island

Good food, a great ocean view and Sunday Sunsets. Check Facebook for music and specials; Music Bingo Mondays and Hump Day Trivia.

Second Wind Sports Bar

8620 E. Oak Island Drive, Oak Island Live music, dancing and great drinks.

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.

49th STREET BAR AND GRILL

4901 E. Oak Island Drive, Oak Island Indoor and outside seating will a full menu.

Don’t see your event or location listed? Try as we might, we don’t catch everything, so to be sure to be included send your events to lisa@southportmag.com before the 20th of each month!

Thank you!

602 N. LORD STREET,

SOUTHPORT

2 bed | 1 bath | $385,000 Adorable Southport Cottage On A Corner Lot in the heart of this unique and very special waterfront, historic town. Living in ‘’Southport Proper’’ gives you the ability to walk & bike to nearby waterfront, restaurants, parks, shops, boutiques, gardens, museums and the marina. This home has a family room, dining room, kitchen, two bedrooms and one bathroom. It would be a great opportunity for a ‘flip’ or to remodel it with your own small-town spin ! Southport is golf-cart friendly and offers you nearby access to the Cape Fear River, the Atlantic Ocean, shopping and dining. Southport, NC. is a true treasure of the South ! Southport has received several awards, including ‘’Happiest Seaside Towns in America’’ by Coastal Living Magazine & featured in movies such as ‘’Safe Haven’’ by Nicholas Sparks. This cottage was built in 1950 and sits on a really great corner lot.

Call Katherine Wooten, Southport Realty, Inc., for more details, (910) 620-8962.

used as a craft room and leads out to the single car garage. The large fenced in backyard has a beautiful Angel Oak tree and mature landscaping. A few updates could make this your Safe Haven in Southport! The apartment could be used for additional income & the storage shed can hold your outdoor equipment.

Southport. This lot is being sold as a Lot/ Home package with home to be built by custom home builder; Wes Cross. Plan to include 3 bedrooms 2 1/2 baths, open floor plan, hardwood floors throughout main living areas and master bedroom, kitchen with stainless steel appliances and solid surface countertops, beautiful trim work and more! Take advantage of this great opportunity so you can pick out all of your finishes and design your home from the start! Give us a call so you can begin building your dream home today. Call Sarah Smith, Southport Realty, Inc., (910) 443-8000 for more information.

715 E. MOORE STREET, SOUTHPORT.4

bed | 2 bath | $495,000. Experience the Magic of Moore Street! This home has peeka-boo views of the tanker ships on the Cape Fear River from the front porch. An apartment with a small kitchen and full bath was added to the back of the home prior to the current owner. The apartment can be ‘locked out’ from inside the home, and has a separate entrance. This could provide extra income for a long-term rental, while using the front of the home as your personal residence or weekend getaway home. It’s a short distance to the gift shops, antique malls and restaurants on Moore St. plus Southport’s famous Waterfront Park is just a golf cart ride away to enjoy the swings that face the Cape Fear River and look out toward Bald Head Island and the Intracoastal Waterway! The home has an enclosed side porch which has been

COMMUNITY!! This AMAZING ‘’to-be-built’’ home is on a DOUBLE LOT and is near the dock & pier on the Intracoastal Waterway! A concrete pad underneath offers plenty of room for parking your boat, trailer, small camper, jet skis or vehicles under this piling home with porches on the front & back of the house to enjoy all of the natural views. The home has a vaulted ceiling line running through the open concept living & dining space. The kitchen will be built with white Shaker style soft-close style cabinetry and showcases a ‘coffee & wine’ bar area beside the pantry plus floating butcher block shelves secured with trendy industrial accents. Large vanities with double sinks enhance both bathrooms with a walk-in shower in the master bath. The pictures on the listing are an example of homes that the builder has completed in this area & includes an enclosed storage area and an outdoor shower. The Sabal Palm Cottage is located in the Sea View Community 3 miles from the Holden Beach Bridge where you can launch your boat from the NC Public Wildlife ramp, located centrally between Wilmington, NC and Myrtle Beach, SC. The Sea View Community has its own private gated dock on the ICW and a gated community pool, exclusive to homeowners. Call Katherine Wooten, Southport Realty, Inc., for more details, (910) 620-8962.

This 3 bedroom, 2 bath home with a bonus room above the garage has been well maintained. The amazing backyard showcases an in-ground pool, a large screened porch, and a storage shed. Listed at $389,000 with Margaret Rudd & Assoc., Inc., REALTORS®️. Call Amy Lynn Boltz for details at 910-880-2696.

109 SE 74TH STREET. Ocean Views! NEW CONSTRUCTION - to be completed in October 2023! This 5 BR, 4 1/2 BA home has innovative engineering and design. Its inverted, open floorplan offers relax luxury and the ocean views are amazing. Step into your backyard and walk to the beach on the community owned boardwalk with a gazebo. Or step outside to the large decks and dip your toes into the raised-deck swimming pool with ocean views. The home will feature high ceilings, custom cabinetry, upscale lighting and appliances, worry-free LVP/LVT flooring, an elevator & more. Listed at $1,599,999 with Margaret Rudd & Assoc., Inc., REALTORS®️ Call Ceilidh Creech at 910553-4073 for details..

3350 CLUB VILLAS DRIVE UNIT #405 ST JAMES – GOLF COURSE VIEW. Gorgeous, 2 BR, 2 BA, top floor condo, updated, partially furnished, with an amazing view of the golf course! New tile, vanities and toilets in both bathrooms. There is crown molding throughout, a beautiful farm sink, new oven/stove. Beverage/coffee bar for added convenience. Lots of storage and there are 2 storage units outside of the unit. You will love sitting out on the screened porch overlooking the Women’s Tee. Listed at $317,000 with Margaret Rudd & Assoc., Inc., REALTORS®️ Call Karen Wirzulis at 910-3198592 for your showing appointment today!.

5229

COURT SE,

CREEK ESTATES. Stunning single level, 3BR/2BA home on an elevated lot, with a garage, screen porch, patio, fire pit and garden area, sunroom and many beautiful touches that make a big difference. There’s even a community boat launch to make it easy for you to get out on the water. Listed at $320,000 with Margaret Rudd & Assoc., Inc., REALTORS®️. Call Brooke Rudd-Gaglie for details at 910-512-1361!

2586 BELLAMY DRIVE, SEA VIEW 3 bed | 2 bath | $425,000. WATERFRONT

N. CASWELL AVENUE, LOT 3 - SOUTHPORT 3 bed | 2.5 bath | listed at $594,900. Now is your chance to build your dream home on this great lot in the Historic town of

2272 BROOKSTONE DRIVE, BOLIVIA, NC.

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Find Something Sure To Please Everyone

MOORE STREET OYSTER BAR

110 E. Moore Street, Southport (910) 363-5115

Moore Street Oyster Bar is an oyster pub rooted in the traditions of coastal Southern cooking, epitomized by the seaside town of Southport.

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

www.provisioncompany.com

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

RUSTY HOOKS DOCKSIDE GRILL

4907 Fish Factory Rd Southport, (910) 477-6616

www.rustyhooksdockside.com

SEAFOOD SPECIALTY

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.

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.

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

SWAIN SEAFOOD SHACK

5119 E Oak Island Dr, Oak Island, Phone: (910) 448-5056

Good food for good people. Locally caught seafood, homemade soups and salad bar.

THE PIRATES DECK

5827 E. Oak Island Dr, Oak Island 910-933-4615

A great local hangout . Everything from Nachos to burgers, to seafood to steaks. Great Bar. RE-OPENING SOON!

MODERN AMERICAN

BACK TO SHUCKERS

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. (Opening in May)

EDGEWATER 122

122 Yacht Basin Dr. Southport, (910) 677-6130

Locally Sourced, Hand Crafted Food and Drink served waterfront at the Old Yacht Basin.

OLIVER’S ON THE CAPE FEAR

101 West Bay Street, Southport

910-477-9299

oliversonthecapefear.com

Fine dining on the Cape Fear—where exquisite southern cuisine meets the salubrious dishes. We also offer great burgers, steaks, and other southern favorites.

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

8317 E. Oak Island Dr, (910) 933-6300

Serving fresh, local seafood and delicious and creative baked treats.

TRANQUIL HARBOR

5908 E. Oak Island Drive Oak Island Call (910) 250-12944

Casual family restaurant with a variety of dishes, seafood and daily specials.

WINE & BEER

GRAPE AND ALE

8521 E. Oak Island Dr. Oak Island, 910-933-4384

Quaint and eclectic store offering a large selection of wines, beers, and spirits. Perfect for either relaxation or for on the go! Tastings on Fridays 5-8pm,

SILVER COAST WINERY

105 S. Howe St. Southport, 910-777-5151

Brunswick County’s first and only winery and original Craft Beer Bar. Craft Beer and Wine tastings all day, every day! Check out our Facebook page for updated events, specialty beer tastings, and live music.

SOUTHPORT TAP & CELLAR

827 N. Howe St., Southport

Huge variety of draught beers, wine, adult slushies and more! Inside and outside seating. Watch our Facebook page for Foodt Truck dates!

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

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.

CAFES, DELIS & GRILLS

49th STREET BAR AND GRILL

4901 E. Oak Island Drive, Oak Island Indoor and outside seating will a full menu.

BLUE COW GRILLE

108 Moore Street, Southport 910-363-4402

Serving specialty Burgers,.sanwiches and seafood. Lunch and Dinner

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.

THE BREAK

5700 E. Oak Island Drive (910) 933-4734

Breakfast and lunch with an island flair CAROLINA COASTAL CAFE

607 N. Howe Street, Southport (910) 363-4350

Full service breakfast and lunch cafe withfull coffee bar and baked goods

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.

DRIFTERS FOOD TRUCK

4602 E. Beach Dr, Oak Island

Delicious sandwiches and more right across from Middleton Park

Bahn Mi sandwich a Loco Jo’s

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.

FIXIN’S OKI

8300 E. Oak Island Dr., Oak Island (910) 933-1009

Southern inspired brunch menu served thoughout the day

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.

LOCO JO’S

602 N. Howe St., #E

Fresh, creative asian and American specialties with wine, beer and a now a fully stocked bar

LONERIDER AT OAK ISLAND

57th Place west, Oak Island

Lonerider Brew-Stillery outlaws bring award winning brews/bourbons and atmosphere to Oak Island. Enjoy a beer or bourbon with the outlaws, listen to live music, play outdoor games, and raise a toast to craft beer and spirits community. Enjoy delicious food with amazing views of the intercoastal. Limited release, and cool specialty beers/spirits will be available at the Hideout

MOORE DOGS AND MORE

4346 Long Beach Rd, Southport

Hot Dogs, BBQ, and MORE!

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 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 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.

THE SAUCY SOUTHERNER

501 N Howe Street, Southport (910) 477-6065

Offering breakfast & lunch with a southern twist. Real Good Feel Good, Food.

SUNSET GRILL

5119 E. Oak Island Dr, 910-933-6137

Mediterranean Cuisine with a Lebanese influence

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.

TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFÉ

1671 N. Howe St. #1A, Southport 910-363-4908

www.tropicalsmoothiecafe.com

Bold, flavorful food and smoothies with a healthy appeal. Our items are made to order with fresh, simple, superior ingredients.

WILDLIFE RESTAURANT & GRILL

4381 Fish Factory Rd., Southport 910-457-9953

www.wildlifegrill.webs.com

Serving a full range of items on our menu from breakfast to home cooked meals.

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

5177 SouthportSupply Rd., Southport 910-454-4540 www.belladiningnc.com

Focusing on family Italian recipes, Bella Cucina serves up everything from fine and fresh local seafood to hand tossed, New York style pizzas. Aside from a decadent wine list, Bella Cucina also offers specialty martinis.

CASTUCCI’S AN ITALIAN JOINT

4332 Long Beach Rd, Southport 910-477-6755

Family Italian restaurant

D’S ITALIAN RESTAURANT

2831 Midway Rd Ste 106 (910) 253-8151

Serving Itaiian entrees, pizza and sandwiches.

FALCONE’S ITALIAN RESTAURANT

5013 Southport Crossing Way, Southport 910) 363-8000

Serving home cooked Itailan specialties in a friendly atmosphere.

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.

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

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.

KAI JOE’S

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 910-454-0950

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

910-253-3012 or

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

PIZZERIAS

BAMBINI’S PIZZERIA

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.

BEACH ROAD PIZZA AND WINGS

4688 Long Beach Rd, Southport

Pizzas, wings, fries, desserts

DRY STREET PUB AND PIZZA

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.

MO’S WOOD FIRED KITCHEN

4956 Old Long Beach Road SE ,Southport

Wood Fired Pizzas, Burgers, Salads & Wings

PIZZA SHACK

6212 E. Oak Island Dr., • 278-6781

Offering a variety of pies from classic favorites to Greek white and Hawaiian.

THE PEPPERONI GRILL

3156 George II Hwy, Boiling Spring Lakes 845-5151 • www.pepperonigrillnc.com

Offering eat in, take out and delivery. As well, offering oven toasted subs and calzones.

PEPPERONI GRILL AT THE BEACH

4320 East Beach Drive • 250-1190 www.pepperonigrillnc.com

Open 7 days a week year round. Offering eat in, take out as well as delivery.

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)

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

DOMINO’S (OAK ISLAND)

5003 E Oak Island Dr, Oak Island (910) 278-9111

Delivery/carryout chain offering a wide range of pizza, plus chicken & other sides.

THAI

INDOCHINE EXPRESS

1131 N. Atlantic Ave, Southport (910) 363-5072

Asian delicasies for dine-in or take-out

NOODLES AND ICE CREAM

8610 E. Oak Island Drive (910) 933-4011

Noodle bowls and other Asian slecialties with Thai ice cream.

BAKERIES/ COFFEE

AHOY DOUGHNUTS

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.

BURNEY’S BAKERY

808 N. Howe St., Southport 454-4222

Known for their light and flaky filled croissants with a sweet sugar glaze, plus 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.

SEASIDE MERMAID

6102 e OAk Island Drive

Enjoy sweet treats, ice cream and coffee right next to Mermaid Cove. Outside seating available.

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

5021 Southport Crossing Way, 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.

SEASIDE MERMAID

6102 E. Oak Island Drive

Enjoy sweet treats, ice cream and coffee right next to Mermaid Cove. Outside seating available.

SPIKE’S DAIRY BAR

201 N. Howe St., Southport, 477-9117

More than just ice cream, Spike’s offers great hot dogs as well.

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!

SUGAR DADDIES

5119 E. Oak Island Drive

Ice Cream and Dip-n-Dots

TIKI PINEAPPLE WHIPS

4602 E. Beach Drive, Oak Island (910) 632-0598

Dole Whip pineapple frozen treats right at the beach!

TROPICAL TREATS

5811 E. Oak Island Drive

Ice Cream, Italian Ice, Coffee, Ho,me Made Fudge