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3 letter from the editor Bethany Turner shares her picks of this issue

17-19 dining guide Discover the best eateries sure to please the most sophisticated palates

27 marketplace Everything for sale from refrigerators to real estate

30 spottings Check out photos of your neighbors living life to the fullest on our coast

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N TH S a bond SSUE between brothers

31 occasions Check out upcoming events

CURRENTS

4 the pirates are coming As swashbucklers invade Bald Head Island, money is raised for its iconic lighthouse

6-7 phlock to the beach The Southport-Oak Island Area Chamber of Commerce reveals the first ever tropic bash

8 oak island surf off Hang ten or just hang out for the 10th annual surf competition

SHOWCASE

The Filet Neptune is a signature item of Island Way Restaurant in Oak Island, featuring eight ounces of seasoned tenderloin wrapped with bacon, served on a bed of sherry-braised asparagus and topped with shrimp, crab meat and bearnaise.

Steve and Chad Cook evoke a high level of excellence in Island Way Restaurant pages 14-15

12 a fair day for the arts The 24th annual Oak Island Arts and Crafts Festival will get underway this month

SAVOR

HEALTH

23 stand-up paddleboarding Leslie Reschly, RN, chats about the benefits of the latest watersport craze

WEALTH

14-15 cover story We meet the owners of Island Way Restaurant and learn how they’re honoring their father’s legacy

26 changing jobs Greg Ochipa offers advice on retirement planning when switching jobs

HOMESTYLE

20-21 cheers Beat the dog days of summer with some local frozen drinks

11 good vibrations

28-29 the cambridge comeback A developing team sets out for return on investment with quality as its number-one ally

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hough summer’s heat is well upon us, our area is buzzing with ways to have fun and keep cool. We’re offering our advice for beating the sun’s rays in the form of seven delicious frozen beverages, ranging from the decadently sweet and coffee-flavored, to the richly healthy with the use of varying fruits and vegetables. Flip to pages 20 and 21, the Cheers section, for a peek at this summer’s most delicious blended treats.

The very first weekend of August will be a vivacious one, as Bald Head Island will be invaded by pirates! Guests can meet actors and skilled swordsmen such as Captain Horatio Sinbad as he’ll be carried into our waters on the ship Meka II. For more details on the event, check out page 4.

Oak Island is bustling with action this month, from the 24th annual Arts and Crafts Festival (page 12), which is sure to display a plethora of unique, local art, to the 10th annual Surf Off (page 8). As the island’s surf contest celebrates a decade of riding the fury of the Atlantic Ocean, spectators can revel in witnessing the John Kablik, owner of the Southport location of Tropical Smoothie Cafe (1671 N. Howe St., #1A), shows off the fresh ingredients of the Island Green smoothie before blending. See the complete competitor’s skills.

Odell Williamson Auditorium will make its own drink on page 21 as part of our ‘Hot Summer/Cool Drinks’ feature. Photo by Bethany Turner waves this month, as the California surf music legend The Beach Boys will headline on August 29th. On page 11, contributor Shannon Rae Gentry reveals the band’s latest endeavors after over 50 years of musical success.

Speaking of music, the Southport-Oak Island Area Chamber of Commerce will delight in Jimmy Buffett tunes all weekend long from August 23rd through 25th with its first ever Phlock to the Beach. (When fans of Jimmy Buffett, called Parrotheads, get together, it’s known as a “phlock”!)

We offer full details of the fun, from a “Cheeseburger in Paradise” contest to two pub-and-grub crawls, on pages 6 to 7.

Finally, our health columnist reveals the latest way to keep cool beneath the hot sun: stand-up paddleboarding! Check out her section on page 23.

Wishing you an air-conditioned August,

editor Bethany Turner bethany@southportmag.com Bethany is a nearly lifelong resident of southeastern North Carolina. She, like any good coastal girl, enjoys spending time on the boat in the Intracoastal Waterway.

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Story by Bethany Turner

ahoy, old baldy!

Bald Head Island’s annual pirate festival raises funds for the oldest lighthouse in North Carolina

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hile the history of pirates alludes to a lot of pillaging and plundering around the seven seas, these days in Bald Head Island, pirates gather to help raise funds for the isle’s lighthouse, Old Baldy, which was built in 1817.

On August 7th, 1988, President Ronald Reagan signed the National Lighthouse Day Act. The legislature called for all lighthouse grounds, where feasible, to become open to the public. “Each year after, we celebrated National Lighthouse Day with events based on some historical aspect of Bald Head Island and the Lower Cape Fear region,” Mary Beth Springmeier, the executive director of the Old Baldy Foundation, explains. “In 2006 we selected the theme of pirates, and it has been popular ever since! All proceeds from the weekend’s events go toward the preservation of the oldest lighthouse in North Carolina.”

The Atlantic coast, and likely most fairweather shores around the globe, offers its share of colorful tales of pirates and privateers. North Carolina’s shallow inlets within the Outer Banks beckoned one of the most famous pirates of all time, Blackbeard. “Southport (Smithville) and Smith Island complex, including Bald Head Island, were not developed during the golden age of piracy—there were no communities to leave documents or artifacts behind,” the executive director clarifies. “There is only one pirate with known, historically documented interaction with this lower part of the Cape Fear River: Stede Bonnet, ‘The Gentleman Pirate.’”

As for Old Baldy, the lighthouse was decommisioned in 1935, as it no longer served as a navigational aid. “It was pretty much abandoned from the 1940s to 1985, when a group of people formed The Old Baldy Foundation,” Springmeier details. “The non-profit’s first mission was to stabilize and rescue the lighthouse, and this has been one of our primary efforts ever since. In addition, we provide the opportunity for people to visit and climb the 108 steps to the top of the lantern room throughout the year.”

Springmeier clarifies that Old Baldy is on the Federal Historic Register, but it does not benefit from any federal or state park system.

“Our funding for operation and maintenance comes from all the 25,000 people each year who visit Old Baldy,” she divulges, “whether they pay the entrance fee and receive an ‘I Supported Old Baldy’ sticker, shop in our gift

Braze the pirate will be seeking treasure throughout The Pirates Are Coming festival weekend at Bald Head Island. Courtesy photo

shop, take a guided historic tour of the island, or come to the Pirates Festival!”

From August 2nd through August 4th, “The Pirates Are Coming” festival offers fun for scallywags of all ages. Impressive ships and skillful sailors will raid Bald Head Island, including Captain Horatio Sinbad, Blackbeard’s Crew, Braze, Motley Tones, Sophia Fairesword and the Wenches of Syren’s Call, and the Shadow Players Stage Combat Group.

There will even be an island-wide 24-hour treasure pursuit—though Springmeier’s lips are sealed about this event!

“This is a closely guarded secret,” she asserts. “The contents change every year and are only revealed to participants when they receive their packets on Friday. The game is played across the island with clues, a scavenger hunt, and activities which all count as points, in addition to finding a treasure. There is serious competition among teams!”

Though the Old Baldy Foundation has no way of knowing how many folks attend “The Pirates Are Coming” festival, the weekendlong party is recognized as the island’s most celebrated event. “This is a very popular weekend for Bald Head Island, and many people have booked their vacations and getaway stays to be here on the island for the

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SATURDAY, AUGUST 3RD pirates,” Springmeier reveals. “Some of our events, such as the invasion, are free and open on the marina—so many people come out and Pirates and Pancakes watch Friday night’s action!” All tickets for the 10:30 a.m., Bald Head Island Club Pirates love a hearty brunch buffet, too. various events are available online at www.

Join them as they launch Pirates Weekend oldbaldy.org or by calling (910) 457-7481. with music, songs, and declarations of loyalty to Bald Head Island. RSVP required; this FRIDAY, AUGUST 2ND event always sells out, so buy tickets early. $25/adult, $15/youth, $5/age 3 and under.

Treasure Pursuit Begins 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., Tent Pavilion This treasure pursuit is more than just a Pirate Duck Race hunt! It’s a family challenge full of fun for all 2 p.m.

Buy a duck (at www.oldbaldy.org) and enter ages. Use your head to build up points to win the grand prize and, of course, bragging rights. the race. Your duck floats from the creek access Pick up registration packets from 4 p.m. to 6 to the pavilion. Prizes go to the first five ducks p.m. at the Tent Pavilion. Reservations are re- to cross the finish line, and first prize is $500! quired; $25 per team of four. All packets must Ducks are $10 each or 11 ducks for $100. be returned by 6 p.m. on Saturday, August Be a Pirate Artist School 2nd. Winners announced on Sunday.

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Bald Head Association, 111 Lighthouse Wynd Pirate Block Party Get creative and learn how to become a pi4:30 p.m., Harbourside Pavilion Enjoy a night of music with authentic pi- rate artist. RSVP req.: $20 each, ages 8 to 14. rate band Rusty Cutlass, and hang with the pirates. The beer and wine truck will open at Pirate Ghost Walk with Island Passage 4:30 p.m., and Carolina BBQ will be served 7:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m., Bald Head Assoc.

Meet some of Bald Head’s famous ghosts from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Admission is free, but there is a charge for food and beverages: as weave your way along a guided path. $25/ adults, $15/children. $28 for adults and $15 for children.

Pirate Booty Silent Auction 4:30 p.m., Harbourside Pavilion Bid on a select set of products and one-ofa-kind packages, including a private catered cocktail party inside Old Baldy, and a beautiful, handmade Hawaiian quilt from the Old Baldy Quilters.

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Pirate Parade 11:30 a.m., Old Baldy Ligthouse Walk in costume or ride in your decorated golf cart. Start at Old Baldy and parade over the Marsh Bridge. The pirates will lead the way with special parade co-marshalls. Ending at the Tent Pavilion, the pirates will judge the Sinbad and the Meka II Invasion best costumes and award prizes. Garb avail5:30 p.m.

As he draws closer to shore, look out for able at the Old Baldy gift shop. cannons blazing! Don’t worry though, Blackbeard’s Crew will be ready to defend Bald Nat’l Lighthouse and Pirate Fest. Day Head Island. Get to the marina early for the 12 p.m. to 5 p.m., Harbourside Pavilion Visit Blackbeard’s Crew’s encampment, best location to watch the invasion. Best places to view: West Beach access #1 (Turk’s Head play games with pirates, enjoy black powder and sword demonstrations, music of Rusty Court) and #2 (Row Boat Row).

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a buffett-style beach bash:

The first annual Phlock to the Beach will bring tropical fun to our area Story by Bethany Turner

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Though the events won’t begin until Friday, August 23rd, one portion of the Phlock to the Beach has been underway since May 27th. The “Cheeseburger in Paradise” contest pits restaurants that are members of the chamber against each other in a brawl of burgers. Four categories— best overall, best use of or most unusual condiment, best topping or garnish, and largest stacked burger—are being voted on by community fans through Thursday, August 22nd. Voting takes place online at www.southport-oakisland.com.

Voters are encouraged to try the burgers at each competing restaurant, including Beana’s Kitchen, Duffer’s Pub and Grille, Famous Subs and Pizza, Fish House Restaurant, Fishy Fishy Café, Flying Fish Café, Winning logo design by UNCW student Caitlin Dwelly.

Hardee’s, Island Way Restaurant, Oak Island Deli and Pub, Shagger Jack’s, Tayburger in Paradise” contest, two bar crawls, lor’s Cuisine, The Trolly Stop, and Turtle lots of island music, and much more, the Island Restaurant. “Cheeseburgers can be weekend-long event will be an ode to every- very competitive but everyone who is voting seems to be taking this in the spirit of thing the artist stands for.

“Jimmy Buffett’s music captures the es- fun we intended,” the chamber’s executive sence of living and working in a coastal en- vice president, Karen Sphar, assures. She vironment,” Olsen-Gwin describes. “It is a adds that unique condiments the chamber dream for many people to someday live at has already seen include salsa, guacamole, the beach. Those of us who are fortunate and pimiento cheese.

The winners of the contest will be anenough to do so appreciate that fact and understand the longing. Going to the beach, nounced during the Phlock to the Beach sitting in the sand, is about the only time we concert and festival on Saturday, August give ourselves ‘permission’ to do nothing. 24th from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. at the Cape Fear In fact, that is the point. We are supposed Regional Jetport (4019 Long Beach Rd. SE).

The libations will flow on Friday, August to relax, read a book, walk in the surf, build a sand castle, and basically recharge our in- 23rd as the two “Dress Like a Parrothead” ner battery. So Jimmy’s music is all about pub-and-grub crawls will take off at 4 reaching inside ourselves and re-finding the p.m., one in Southport and one in Oak Island, sponsored by Budweiser’s Designate child—not a care in the world.” a Driver campaign, Landshark, and Southport Magazine. A trolley will carry guests ages 21 and older around a slew of stops for a mere $15 per person. Tickets must be purchased in advance from the Chamber Welcome Center (4433 Long Beach Rd. SE) or through the chamber’s mobile app, titled “Southport Oak Island,” which is “Your Hometown Jeweler Since 1976” available for free download.

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won’t make it to the Caribbean this August, we can still enjoy a bit of “island escapism” with the latest tropic craze to hit southeastern NC: the Phlock to the Beach. The first annual Jimmy Buffett-style beach bash was the brain child of the Southport-Oak Island Area Chamber of Commerce and one of its enterprising members.

“I remember late last summer talking to my husband, Rich, about how the lifestyle— for those of us who live on Oak Island—captures the flavor of Jimmy Buffett and his songs,” Barb Olsen-Gwin of Brunswick Air and a chamber member, tells. “We had been to one Jimmy Buffett concert when we lived in Charlotte and found the ‘party’ on the parking lot before the concert to be one big, crazy, happy, silly celebration.”

The fun was enough to convince OlsenGwin to seek out a local Parrothead chapter, the organization of Buffett fans. Last October, she met Rich Walsh, the vice president of the Pleasure Island Parrothead Chapter at the area’s Seafood, Blues and Jazz Festival.

“I stopped to visit Karen Sphar at the Chamber of Commerce office later that week,” Olsen-Gwin continues. “During that visit, I asked Karen, ‘Has there ever been an event around here based on Jimmy Buffett?’ She said, ‘No, but that sounds like fun!’

And so the idea was officially launched.”

Just like that, the chamber set out to organize our area’s first Phlock to the Beach for August 23rd through 25th. (Anytime a group of Parrothead fans get together, it’s called a “phlock”!) Featuring a “Cheese-

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Island Dr.) and will make stops at Fish House Restaurant, Flying Fish Café, Oak Island Deli and Pub, Pirates Deck, Shagger Jacks, and Turtle Island Restaurant.

Each stop of the crawl will have a theme based on a Jimmy Buffett tune, and guests are encouraged to dress for the island lifestyle. Buffett songs will play on the trolleys to add to the festive mood.

All guests will be required to sign a liability waiver and release, and a valid photo ID will be required at each stop. Drinks are not included in the ticket cost.

On Saturday, August 24th, the Phlock festival will reel in lots of tropic fun. At Oak Island Pier (705 Ocean Dr., Oak Island), a volleyball tournament will take place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Four-person and six-person teams will be allowed for the single-elimination tourney. The cost is $25 per person, which includes an event T-shirt and a raffle ticket for a volleyball.

Likewise, at Ocean Crest Pier (1409 E. Beach Dr., Oak Island), a bocce ball tournament will take place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event is single-elimination with two-person teams. The cost is $20 per person, which includes an event T-shirt and raffle ticket for a bocce ball set. The tournament is sponsored by Brunswick Air. At the Cape Fear Regional Jetport, the gates of which will open at 3 p.m., concerts, games and food will be offered from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. for a Buffett-style fair. Jammin’ 99.9 FM will do a live remote broadcast where, until 5:30 p.m., attendees can register to win a Landshark Woodie.

From 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., the “trop-rock” party band Key Lime Pie will dish out R&B, soul, beach, blues, reggae, classic and Southern rock, and, of course, Jimmy Buffett tracks.

The husband-and-wife duo Latitude will play from 7:15 p.m. to 10 p.m. Featuring Tom Becker on guitar and vocals and Michelle Becker on keyboard and vocals, Latitude has performed with Grammywinning artists, “American Idol” finalists, and Motown legends. Tom, raised in Chicago, was a member of The New Christy Minstrels, which helped launch the careers of John Denver and Kenny Rogers.

Michelle has played with The Drifters, Loretta Lynn, and Louise Mandrell, to name a few artists. The couple met as successful songwriters in Nashville and have

since released five albums as Latitude.

Delicious local refreshments will be on hand throughout the day, as Turtle Island Restaurant will feature beer, wine, Jerk chicken wings, and fish sandwiches.

Silver Coast Winery will serve their NC wine, while Sunset Slush will offer frozen treats. The Civil Air Patrol will have water and soft drinks, while Papa John’s Pizza will dole out pizza and Pepsi products.

For the kids, there will be plenty of free games to partake in. Children will be grouped by ages (3 and under, 4 to 8 years, 9 to 12 years, and 13 and up) to play with hula hoops, compete in a flamingo race, and more.

Gracie and Tic Toc the clowns also will paint faces, ranging from $2 to $10 per design. “They will add cheeseburgers, parrots, margaritas and more to their selection in keeping with the theme,” Sphar adds.

Hey—who says grown-ups can’t don a painted face when margaritas are involved!

Also for adults and children alike, free contests will take place throughout the day. The Parrothead Club to Club Challenge will include area chapters facing off in “Jeopardy”-style trivia, represented in three-person teams. The contest will be single-elimination, and the winning team will earn bragging rights as the best.

The Little Miss Parakeet and Little Master Parakeet (ages 10 and under), as

Latitude will play the Phlock to the Beach concert on Saturday, August 24th. Courtesy photo

well as the Mr. Longitude and Ms. Latitude contests are open to anyone who wishes to participate, and will be based upon crowd applause. The winners will each get a sash declaring their title. Finally, a Jimmy Buffett look-alike contest and

a decorated-vehicle contest also will be held on Saturday.

Admission to the festival at the jetport is free for children 5 and under, $2 in advance or $5 day of for ages 6 to 12, $5 in advance or $10 day of for ages 13 to 17, and $10 in advance or $15 at the door for ages 18 and up.

The first annual Phlock to the Beach will come to a close with a final event on Sunday, August 25th. From 8:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the Cape Fear Regional Jetport, a pancake breakfast will be held to raise funds for the local EAA (Experimental Aircraft Association) Chapter #939.

The Buffett-style bash is sure to bring beach-loving locals out to play, as well as tourists from neighboring states, Sphar suggests. After all, if you play Jimmy Buffett, they will “phlock”!

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surf’s up!

The Oak Island Surf Off will celebrate its 10th year this Labor Day weekend Story by Fiona O’Sullivan

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What: Oak Island Surf Off When: Friday-Saturday, August 30-31 Where: Ocean Crest Pier 1409 E. Beach Dr., Oak Island Cost: $25-35 to compete Free to watch Info: (910) 470-2048 www.facebook.com/249478011729480

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ak island will WELcome everyone to the beach on Labor Day weekend for sun, sand and, of course, surfing. The annual Oak Island Surf Off is back for its 10th year and will be a two-day event Any purchsae of $15 or more held at the beach by Ocean Crest Pier May not be combined with (1409 E. Beach Dr.). Surfers of all ages other offers or case discounts. and experience levels are invited to take Memorial Day Weekend part in this competition, while families Need a gift? through Labor Day Weekend and the general public are encouraged ets sk Custom gift ba Mon-Th, Sat 11-7; to come join in the fun by spectating. are available!

Friday 11-8; Sun 12-7 The festivities will kick off Friday, 8521 E. Oak Island Dr., Oak Island August 30th, where surfers will be able 910-933-4384 to register for their category from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Folks can also purchase T-shirts and posters of the event. In addition, volleyball and cornhole tournaments will take place between 6 p.m. and 8 p.m.

The contest categories include boys and girls “Guppy” (9 and under), and Farming bodyboarding 11 and under and 12 and Naturally over. Girls will compete in ages 10 to farm fresh organic and natural ingredients 12, 13 to 17, and 18+. A girls’ longboard competition will be held for all ages.

The male categories are 10 to 12, 13 to 14, 15 to 17, 18 to 24, 25 to 35, and 36+, while the men’s longboard contest will be broken into 17 and under and 18+.

Fresh Sandwiches • Sides • Salads This year, a new stand-up paddleFarm-made Ice Cream & Smoothies board race has been added, too. RegOrganic Coffee & Tea • Baked Goods & Bread istration fees amount to $25 per parCustom-made Cakes • Special Preserves ticipant, or $35 after August 30th, as Farm Fresh Eggs ~ Honey folks can register from 7 a.m. to 8 a.m.

Organic Flours, Sugar, Coffee, & Tea on Saturday, August 31st. Spectators Packaged Beef & Chicken merely have to hit the beach for a free Organic Fruits & Seasonal Vegetables day of surf-watching.

Greenlands Children’s Farm With 16 categories competing this Come out for a fun-filled time year, all eyes will be on the ocean as and enjoy an up close encounter with a variety of surfers battle it out on the waves. farm animals including Awards will go to the top three places llama & pony rides - Call For Times Parties at the Farm in each of the various categories.

Fun Farm Games • Petting Animals • Riding A Pony & Llama Colleen Weathers, organizer and Enjoy a “down on the farm experience” Book host of the event, set up this annual Check in for special events! Your Party www.facebook.com/GreenlandsFarm With Us! surf competition with her husband. www.greenlandsfarmstore.info The couple owned Surfers Restaurant 668 Midway Road SE • Bolivia in Southport, and from a chance meet910.253.7934 Mon-Fri 8am-6pm, Sat. 9am-6pm ing with Sundek, a global swimwear 8 southport magazine / august 2013 / www.southportmag.com

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A copy of the poster announcing the 10th Annual Oak Island Surf Off. Courtesy photo

and gear brand, found their first major sponsor. Sundek has been in business since 1958.

“They wanted to do a surf contest in addition to their company,” Weathers explains. “They agreed to sponsor the first event in 2004. We felt as though there was a void in the surfing community on Oak Island, and we wanted to support that community. Surfing has been a large part of Oak Island for many years.”

Last year saw a good turnout for those who competed and those who came to show their support. This year Weathers has high hopes for more surfers to participate. “We encourage families to come to the beach on Labor Day weekend to enjoy the competition that includes young children to master adults.

We do, on occasion, have some former pro surfers participate,” she divulges.

Each participant will receive a goody bag filled with surf-related gear—some of which includes surf wax, an event T-shirt, and lunch—upon registration.

The winning contestants will receive a trophy for their premier skills as well.

Proceeds from the surf off benefit different scholarships. “We give away all the money we receive by doing a $1,200 scholarship for a graduating Brunswick County high-school senior,” Weathers explains. “We also do a scholarship for Brunswick County Academy.”

This annual event is solely run by volunteers. The community of Oak Island has shown its support by helping sponsor the surf off with various types of donations. “Some are monetary and some are gift certificates or goody bag donations,” Weather continues. “All of our sponsors are listed on the event T-shirt.

This year we will have two T-shirts: one event shirt and a 10-year commemorative T-shirt.”

On Saturday, the surf off will commence after an initial competitor meeting at 8:15 a.m. Before the contest begins, surfers will paddle out into the water to honor young people from Brunswick County who passed away throughout the year.

Lunch will be provided for both the competitors and volunteers. The Confectionary will have a tent selling breakfast items. Ocean Crest Pier and Island Way Restaurant (flip to pages 14-15 to see our editor’s story on the local establishment) are located beside the contest and will be open as well. DJ Key Productions of Southport will provide music during the event. The surf off should end around 3 p.m., and the award ceremony will take place as soon as the competition finishes.

For those interested in competing, an entry form can be found on the Facebook page of the event, titled “Labor Day Surf Off.” For more information, contact (910) 470-2048 or (910) 547-8411.

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hile surf music originated on the West Coast, particularly in areas of Southern California in the early 1960s, its popularity has fluctuated since. Yet one band has kept pace throughout the genre’s evolution, and The Beach Boys’ distinct voice is still alive in surf culture.

As pioneers of the surfing sounds, The Beach Boys preceded modern surf rockers like Jack Johnson, The Phantom Surfers and Donavon Frankenreiter, an artist who frequently pops by for the waves and venues that the Wilmington area offers.

Aside from taking to stage, radio and television hundreds of times, The Beach Boys were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1988. Rolling Stone voted “Good Vibrations” the “Number One Song of the Century,” and most recently, their 2012 album, “That’s Why God Made the Radio,” debuted at number three on the U.S. charts, their highest charting album in 37 years.

The Beach Boys continue to rock the surf music genre.

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With their 50th anniversary behind them, more than two-dozen albums and countless live performances, The Beach Boys are stopping in Brunswick County as they “get around” the country for their 2013 tour. Brunswick Community College’s Odell Williamson Auditorium will host the band of six on Thursday, August 29th at 7:30 p.m.

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“The Beach Boys have been hugely successful for many years and are the founders of and the epitome of the California beach sound,” Sapp describes. “Odell Williamson has been known for bringing quality entertainment to southeastern North Carolina for the past 20 years, and this show continues that tradition.”

But how does Odell Williamson, located far away from a bustling city on the remote college campus, snag these worldwide icons?

“This is another big show that we wouldn’t be able to get here if it wasn’t for Carlos Larraz [at National Artists Corporation],” Sapp divulges. “With the cost of bringing the artists here, stage and lighting expenses, and promotion, we wouldn’t be able to do it.”

National Artists Corporation (NAC) plans, coordinates and produces events across the United States. Other venues supported by NAC have included Carnegie Hall in New York, the National Mall in DC, and Planet Hollywood in Las Vegas.

NAC has promoted a few headlining acts at Odell Williamson, like Bryan Adams, Willie Nelson, and now The Beach Boys, whose classic light harmonies and cool tunes will no doubt be welcomed by the local beach and surf culture.

Though The Beach Boys were joined by retired founding member Brian Wilson on their tour last year, he will not appear onstage in 2013. Original member Mike Love, longtime member Bruce Johnston, Christian Love, Randell Kirsch, Tim Bonhomme, John Cowsill and Scott Totten will take the stage at Odell Williamson Auditorium later this month.

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VIP meet-and-greet with the band. They are on sale now at the box office, available by phone at (910) 755-7416, or online at www.bccowa.com.

Editor’s note: The Beach Boys were not available for an interview until the day of press, but visit www.SouthportMag.com for the full Q&A with original member Mike Love from writer Shannon Rae Gentry.

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Artists for the festival will travel from near and far to participate. Over 30 vendors are from Brunswick County, and 14 are from Wilmington. Others will be coming from South Carolina, Virginia, Ohio, Florida and Tennessee, while the rest are coming from various parts of North Carolina. Many of the artists have returned an-

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Don Rose of the Oak Island Art Guild is on-hand to showcase works at the group’s annual Arts and Crafts Festival. Courtesy photo

nually to sell their products.

Some of the more recognizable artists include Richard Staat, a fine arts painter; pastel artist Jan Boland; Anthony Aweeky, who will be selling jewelry; Randy Armstrong with wooden toys; and metal crafts creators Sara Westermark, RMended, and Randy Chapman.

The treasurer for Oak Island Art Guild, Penny Prettyman, provides insight as to what visitors can expect from this year’s festival. “All arts and crafts are handmade by the selling vendor,” she assures. “Items being sold will include: paintings (both fine arts and decorative) pottery, walking sticks, bird houses, sports equipment, stained and fused glass, gold and silver jewelry, costume jewelry, and wearable crafts. There’s always a fun display of handmade products.”

While guests peruse the neat products from different stands, there will be food vendors on-hand so folks can make a day of the event. “The Oak Island Senior Center always has a booth at which they cook hot dogs and hamburgers/cheeseburgers,” Prettyman says. “There also will be Papa John’s pizza, flavored shaved ice, ice cream, ice cream floats, bottled water, lemonade, bubble tea, and canned sodas.”

Year after year, the Arts and Crafts Festival continues to show a good turnout.

Prettyman has been involved with the guild, a 30-year-old organization, for the last six years and has noticed little change throughout that time. She feels the return crowd of the festival, many guests taking part since its inception, is a positive aspect.

“Last year it was estimated that there was around 3,000 visitors,” she shares.

The Arts and Crafts Festival initially was set up as a venue for guild members to sell

their artwork in Middleton Park. Over the years since the festival’s establishment, the number of vendors grew to such a large amount that Middleton Park could no longer hold the increased participants. “Few of the vendors are members of Oak Island Art Guild; the members are now too busy working for the festival,” Prettyman muses.

The guild itself aims to bring more cultural art to Oak Island and provide the community with more educational opportunities, be it through workshops or through more exposure to the arts by way of craft fairs such as this event.

While admission to the festival is free, revenue from vendors’ fees goes toward college scholarships worth $1,000 for high school seniors with an interest in art. “[An additional] $1,000 is also donated to area school art teachers to pay for art supplies.

We support other local art organizations’ shows and donate art books and DVD’s to the local library,” Prettyman adds.

For those interested in selling their products at the festival, an application can be downloaded from the guild’s website, though post-deadline acceptions will be limited. “After the July 1st deadline, all application photos and statements of creative processes are reviewed by a committee of jurors,” the treasurer clarifies. “Most applicants are accepted if their work is handmade and well made.”

The festival now takes place at the soccer field behind Middleton Park at SE 46th St. and Dolphin Dr. in Oak Island. Those interested in volunteering to help set up for the festival can find more information on the Oak Island Art Guild’s website, or may e-mail Prettyman at oiagacf@ec.rr.com.

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a bond between brothers: Steve and Chad Cook evoke a high level of excellence in Island Way Restaurant

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t’s a common SCENE AT Island Way Restaurant: One or two of the Cook brothers, the owners, are flashing luminous smiles while thanking and hugging a guest. It seems the customers are longtime friends of Steve and Chad Cook, as the effervescent owners ask, “How is your family?” and declare, “We’ll see you next Wednesday!”

Part of this daily occurrence is due to the congeniality of the well-trained staff—return customers are welcome faces—yet part is due to the fact that the Cook brothers are ever-present at their restaurant.

“This is a true family-owned restaurant,” Steve assures. “I don’t know that you’ll go into a place and see the owners as often as you see Chad and I. A lot of times people think I’m a busboy. From start to finish, every aspect of this business has our touch on it. We don’t leave anything up to chance.

We trust our employees—not meaning on that end of it—but we’re here every single day. Every decision made, we’re involved.”

The “all hands on deck” attitude, as Chad calls it, has been monumental in Island Way’s success. Such work ethic courses through the Cooks’ veins.

“When I was born, my family had two restaurants,” Chad reveals. “My grandfather opened his first one when he came out of the Army. It was actually a Dairy Queen—we took an appreciation to eating ice cream quickly at a young age.”

Their grandfather went on to start his own franchise, Dairy Delight. He served

Chad (left) and Steve Cook, brothers, own Island Way Restaurant in Oak Island.

more than just the chocolate-dipped cones, including breakfast, which better served their community. “That worked out very well for him,” Steve says. “So we’re just third-generation restaurateurs. It’s in our blood.”

Growing up in West Virginia, the brothers moved to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, to work and golf. Their parents owned a vacation home in North Myrtle Beach when the boys were young, while their mother leased a business on the boardwalk. Their father, Phillip Cook, took over the Oak Island restaurant next to Ocean Crest Pier in May 2003. He ran the seaside eatery until

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he passed away four years later.

“It was July 9th, 2007,” Steve remembers. “He was robbed and murdered coming home from here by two kids. We were here the next day, and we’ve been here ever since.”

Steve and Chad gave the restaurant a fresh face in honor of their father’s work.

They renovated the entire space—floors, tables, chairs, ceiling, walls—and they added the outdoor seating and additional parking lot. They worked from what their father established to transform it into a growing success. And in honor of their father’s life, the brothers founded the Phillip A. Cook Memorial Golf Tournament.

“We give 100 percent of the proceeds to a charity called Waves 4 K.I.D.S. (Kids

in Disruptive Situations),” Steve details.

The Brunswick County-based non-profit provides financial support and essential services to satisfy the needs of children associated with Child Protective Services and foster care in our area.

“This year was the second annual,” Steve continues of the event held the Monday after the Masters each April. “We spun a Phillip A. Cook Memorial Scholarship Fund off the golf tournament. We were able to send four local kids to college this year. Our goal was one, but the tournament was so successful, we could send four.”

Two of the students will attend East Carolina University. The others will go to Western Carolina University and the Art Institute of Charlotte. Their first semester is completely paid for, and they can reapply for additional funds each semester.

“There are certain requirements to meet.

It keeps them motivated and involved,” Chad clarifies. “It’s not just throwing somebody a loan, where they get out of college with nothing to do and lots of debt. This is free, clear; it’s been given to them and there’s nothing to pay back.”

“It’s turned out to be a wonderful event,” Steve adds. He was able to meet three of the four students and their families in June, revealing the impact the Phillip A. Cook scholarship makes. “We wanted to do something to keep his name alive. We’ve turned it into a major positive.”

Since Steve and Chad took over, the menu also saw a face lift. “All the beef that we use is Sterling Silver, all grain-fed, very high quality—basically the top 3 to 4 percent in the United States,” Steve divulges.

“For all of our seafood, we use several different purveyors to ensure the freshest product available.”

The Cooks’ motto is the “customer is king.” It is the way their family always has practiced. “Let me put this in perspective,” Steve begins. “We had 20- to 30-year employees at a Dairy Queen. We grew up around it: You treat your employees good, you treat your customers good. We want to make sure there’s never any buyer’s remorse—that if you bring your hard-earned dollar in this business, you’re going to get the best food, best service, in a relaxed, clean environment. That’s our goal.”

The brothers understand that “Oak Island is a different animal than Myrtle Beach,” as they say. It took a bit of time for the Cooks to learn what a local’s idea of an evening out represents and what price points they appreciate. “We really listen to our customers,” Steve conveys. “Now we do a ‘local loyalty’ menu that we run from October 1st through March 31st. That menu runs about $10.99 to $14.99.”

It is their third year offering the deal.

“That has made a tremendous difference in our winter business,” Steve continues. “We were so blessed this winter that we were packing this place on Friday and Saturday nights—in January and February—whereas in ‘07, we would seat 20 people.”

In the early winters, the staff was bare bones: Chad often would bartend while the chef, Israel Vaughn, was the only employee in the kitchen. “Now we carry a full staff throughout the year, and sometimes we’re on a wait in the winter,” Chad affirms. “We’ll take a hit on our profit margin, but our customers reap the benefit, and employees front and back of the house are working full work weeks. We’re never going to retire with it, but it’s fantastic to help everybody else.”

The employees are like a part of the Cook family, especially Chef Vaughn. “He started working for my dad,” Chad tells. “He is the best. He is just as hard working as we are— can’t say enough good things about him.

Love him to death; he’s one of us.”

Likewise, the head waitress, Marquie Allen, has remained with Island Way for eight years. “She’s part of the heart of Island Way, our fearless leader.” Chad expresses. “She’s one of the finest human beings you’ll meet.”

Chef Vaughn is given free range in the kitchen, though the Cooks enjoy playing with the menu, as well, to concoct innovative items. “You’ve got to have some people with creativity that you can work with,” Chad says.

The menu today includes many signature items, such as the Filet Neptune. “It’s a center-cut filet mignon, laying on a bed of sherry-braised asparagus, topped with lump crab meat, shrimp, and our homemade bernaise sauce,” Chad describes.

The filet not only rivals but conquers the steaks served at Wilmington’s high-end

Portland Grille, as the knife flows effortlessly through the supple meat. “You could cut it with a fork,” Steve muses, though he’s likely not joking. “It’s as tender as you could get; it’s a fabulous, fabulous filet.”

For seafood-lovers, a Grouper Neptune is served the same way. For budgeters, a petite filet mignon is served on the early evening menu, a continuation of the local loyalty deal served from 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. in-season. “To be honest, our portions are large to begin with. Chad can eat, but he’s not polishing off two crab cakes,” Steve quips. “Nine times out of 10, people are taking food home with them. We do a shrimp or clam scampi on the early evening menu; it’s a smaller portion than normal, but you wouldn’t consider that a smaller portion compared to other restaurants.”

After all, Steve says, “Our ‘small portions’ are coming from people who grew up in restaurants and love to eat.”

Appetizers are as decadent as entrées.

The tenderloin canapé features beef tenderloin on a flatbread crisp served with herb goat cheese and balsamic bruschetta.

A favorite of guests is the bacon-wrapped asparagus with an asiago crema, while the crab dip is the most popular dish. “I think it’s just using fresh lump crab meat,” Steve suggests. “It’s a difference of paying, I suppose like anything else, $25 per pound or $5 per pound. We want to taste the quality.”

“There are just certain things you have to sacrifice on the back end,” Chad adds, “because you’ll make it up with people coming to see you over and over. You can’t skimp.”

The Cooks taste every bit of food that comes in and every bottle of wine upon their list, which boasts over 100 selections.

“It’s a process making sure you have the right product,” Steve reveals. “When we pour wine by the glass, it’s important to us the way the glass looks and feels in your hand. We put so much time into the customer’s dining experience. We are upscale for this area, but at the same time we’re diverse enough that we want you to be comfortable. If you want to come in here in a suit, you’re more than welcome to. If you want to come in here in a T-shirt and jeans, please do.”

The men have learned a restaurant must have all phases in control to be successful, from culinary creations and excellent service to beautiful aesthetics and smart management. “You’ve got to be everything, and you’ve got to be consistent,” Chad asserts.

In the end, the Cooks succeed because as owners and siblings, their values are the same. “I couldn’t imagine being in business with anybody else,” Chad declares. “There’s nobody you trust like your brother.”

Island Way Restaurant is located at 1407 E. Beach Dr. For more info, call (910) 2787770 or visit www.islandwayres.com.

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Atlantic Seafood and Steaks

5059 Southport-Supply Rd. SE, Southport 457-4477 • www.atlanticsouthport.com Casual dining with variety from seafood, steak, chicken and pasta. Known for its Calabash-style cuisine and low-country classics.

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Bald Head Island Club

302 N. Howe St., Southport • 454-0044 Offering sandwiches, salads, soups and quiche.

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Beana's Kitchen

106 SE 58th St., Oak Island • 278-7209

Open from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m., Beana's serves breakfast and lunch.

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4419 Long Beach Rd. SE, Southport 363-4075 Serving up a menu to satisfy all palates, The Blue Marlin specializes in seafood, steaks and pastas in a fun, relaxed, Caribbean atmosphere.

Cape Fear Restaurant and Lounge

101 W. Bay St., Southport 457-9222 • www.capefearrestaurant.com Family-owned, Cape Fear Restaurant delivers excellent Southern-style cooking in the form of crabs, scallops and, of course, surf ‘n’ turf.

Dead End Saloon & Fish Factory Grille

4907 Fish Factory Rd., Southport 454-4002 • www.thedeadendsaloon.com Known for real Maryland crab cakes and Shecrab soup and offering fresh, local seafood specials along with great entrees and nachos, cheddar fries, and more. Located on the Intracoastal Waterway with slips for docking and a beautiful view, including sunsets. We belong to the NC 10% Campaign.

Fish House Restaurant

5710 57th Place W., Oak Island 278-6012 • www.bwpresort.com Offering items such as award-winning chowder and signature crab dip to home-made desserts and chef specials.

Fishy Fishy Cafe

106 Yacht Basin Dr., Southport 457-1881 • www.fishyfishycafe.com A sophisticated take on the dockside seafood café, Fishy Fishy serves up plates like shrimp ceviche, Cajun grouper bites, and cilantro crusted Wahoo.

Frying Pan

319 West Bay St., Southport • 363-4382 Featuring homemade sweet potato biscuits and fried seafood, as well as other delicacies such as crab salad.

Bob's Dogs

8903 E. Oak Island Dr., Oak Island 278-3456 • www.bobsdogsoki.com The Yum Nua salad from Thai Peppers (115 E. Moore St., Southport): medium broiled slices of beef mixed with lettuce, cucumbers, tomatoes, mushrooms, onions, green peppers, cilantro, and a secret blend of spices. Photo by Bethany Turner

Island Way Restaurant

1407 E. Beach Dr., Oak Island 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.

Jolly Rogers

5515 E. Oak Island Dr., Oak Island, 278-7060 The menu features seafood, from shrimp to oysters and more, broiled or fried.

Jones Seafood House

6404 E. Oak Island Dr., Oak Island, 278-5231 Family owned and operated since 1964, this eatery offers seafood fried, broiled or grilled, plus charbroiled steaks.

MoJo’s on the Harbor

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

Provision Company

130 Yacht Basin Dr., Southport 457-0654 • www.provisioncompany.com Established in 1933, Provision Company offers a la carte seafood sandwiches, conch fritters, steamed shrimp and more.

Shoals Club

100 Station House Way, Bald Head Island 454-4850 • www.shoalsclub.com A private membership club, Shoals Club em-

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Yacht Basin Eatery

122 Yacht Basin Dr., Southport 363-4108 • www.yachtbasineatery.com Dishing up goods from both the North and South, Yacht Basin Eatery offers everything from hand-rolled pizza, Jersey-style breads and authentic Italian, to Southern comfort foods and fresh seafood.

MODERN AMERICAN Live Oak Cafe

614 N. Howe St., Southport 454-4360 • www.liveoakcafenc.com Serving creative cuisine in a cozy atmosphere, Live Oak Cafe offers dishes such as duck crepes, low-country gumbo, and baked scallops au gratin.

Mr. P’s Bistro

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

The Pharmacy Restaurant

110 E. Moore St., Southport 457-5577 • www.thepharmacyrestaurant.com Fine dining with home-spun appeal abounds at The Pharmacy Restaurant. Enjoy everything from gourmet chicken salad and fish tacos to blackened tilapia and Bouillabaisse.

With custom hot dogs featuring an array of ingredients to home-style sandwiches like chicken salad and burgers.

Castaway Keys

1102 N. Howe St., Southport • 457-0240 Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, Castaway Keys features a varying menu with items such as a classic Reuben, gator bites and crab nachos.

Chaser's Sports Bar and Grill

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

Duffer's Pub and Grill

928 Caswell Beach Rd., Oak Island 278-9299 • www.oakislandgolf.com

Located at the scenic Oak Island Golf Club, the grill serves up premier burgers and wraps, as well as entrees from prime rib to salmon.

East Beach Diner

4320 E. Beach Dr., Oak Island 278-5668 • www.eastbeachdiner.com

Serving pizza with homemade dough, as well as burgers, sandwiches and hot dogs.

Eric's Grille

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

Greenlands Farm Store

668 Midway Rd. SE, Bolivia 253-9515 • www.greenlandsfarmstore.info

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832 N. Howe St., Southport 457-0444 • www.localsfamilydiner.com Within a warm and friendly atmosphere, Local’s Family Diner serves breakfast all day long and a seafood and entrée menu to rival higher-priced eateries.

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Moore Street Market

130 E. Moore St., Southport • 363-4203 Open for breakfast and lunch, this market specializes in organic and fair-trade coffee as well as gourmet sandwiches crafted with Boar’s Head deli meats.

Nay-Nay’s Diner

132 Country Club Rd., Oak Island, 201-1756 Roadside diner serving up breakfast, lunch and dinner—open for 24 hours a day.

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6302 E. Oak Island Dr. , Oak Island • 201-9925

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5705 E. Oak Island Dr. , Oak Island• 278-9040

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1450 50 Lakes Dr., Southport • 845-2707

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5700 E. Oak Island Dr., Oak Island • 278-3070

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5827 E. Oak Island Dr., Oak Island, 933-4615 Offering hand-pattied burgers, subs, shrimp, wings, hot dogs and more.

Southport Grill

8429 River Rd., Southport, 363-4712 A casual atmosphere open for breakfast to dinner.

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8 Maritime Way, Bald Head Island 457-7450 • www.maritimemarketbhi.com

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

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731 N. Howe St., Southport • 454-0088 Bald Head Marina at Deep Point • 457-7830 www.taylorcuisinecatering.com Putting its Southern style where guests' mouths are, this eatery offers "Taylor-made" fried string beans, fried green tomatoes, country fried steak and more in two locations.

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

602 N. Howe St., Suite E, Southport • 457-9009

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

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Southport Wine Rack 102 W. Brown St., Southport 457-5147 • www.southportwinerack.com Our tasting events are a great way to meet other wine lovers, get to know our assorted wines, and learn to discern among the different flavors and regions. No experience is necessary, and we encourage you to bring your friends.

Taylor Cuisine Café

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

Tropical Smoothie Café

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

Wildlife Restaurant and Grill

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

BAJA CALIFORNIA Flying Fish Cafe

705 Ocean Dr., Oak Island (at the pier) 278-5504 • www.oakislandpier.com/cafe Nestled beside the Oak Island Pier, Flying Fish Cafe offers a panoramic view of the ocean and excellent West-Coast cuisine.

BARBECUE The BBQ House

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

Kobe Japanese Steakhouse & Sushi

8317 E. Oak Island Dr., Oak Island 933-4405 Generous servings from the hibachi grill, as well as decadent sushi.

Tengu Japanese Steak House

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

MEDITERRANEAN Ports of Call

116 N. Howe St., Southport 457-4544 • www.portsofcallbistro.com Ports of Call features the cuisines of Spain, Portugal, Morocco and Greece, from tapas to gyros. In the bakery, folks will find artisanal breads, rolls, dessert breads, bars, cookies and more.

MEXICAN San Felipe

4961 Long Beach Rd. SE, Southport 454-0950 Known for fresh salsa and margaritas; serves traditional Mexican dishes.

PIZZERIAS Dry Street Pub and Pizza

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

Famous Subs and Pizza

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

Asian Taste

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1671 N. Howe St., Ste. 3, Southport 457-0988 • www.asiantastesouthportnc.com Take-out traditional Chinese food, with staples such as lo mein, sesame chicken, and General Tso's.

Taste of China

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

ITALIAN Bella Cucina

5177 Southport-Supply Rd., Southport 454-4540 • www.belladiningnc.com

6212 E. Oak Island Dr., Oak Island 278-6781 Offering a variety of pies from classic favorites to Greek white and Hawaiian. ents—grown here, made here! Gluten-free and vegan options offered. Enjoy sandwiches, salads, unique sides and desserts.

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.

a e s Thai by the Sea 8300 E. Oak Island Dr., 278-6420 Brightly decorated, Thai by the Sea offers traditional Thai including dumplings, with a large selections of dishes and spice levels. Tofu also available.

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- 115 E. Moore St., Southport h 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 SHOPS Ahoy Doughnuts

, 4922 E. Oak Island Dr., Oak Island Fresh yeast-raised, filled and cake doughnuts, apple fritters, cinnamon rolls, monkey muffins, twists and more. Handmade daily on site in this family-owned doughnut shop.

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7916 E. Oak Island Dr., Oak Island 620-7073 Enjoy homemade baked goods, plus specialty coffees, such as cappuccino.

Burney’s Bakery

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

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

Flip-Flop Bakery

1102 N. Howe St., Cottage J, Southport 330-224-6315

www.oldesouthportvillage.com/flipflopbakery.html

A micro-bakery providing artisan breads, pastries, scones, brownies, muffins, cookies and more.

Flying Pig Coffeehouse

6006 E. Oak Island Dr., Oak Island 278-5929 • www.flyingpig.us Better known for its specialty coffee drinks, but also offering fresh bagels and muffins.

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 Wi-Fi. Comfortable inside and outside seating. Coffee catering available.

Side Street Bakery

105 West Saint George St., 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.

Leaky Tiki

6324 E. Oak Island Dr., Oak Island 933-4503 • www.leakytikiinc.com Homemade ice cream and fudge since 2009, offering sundaes, banana splits, waffle cones, milkshakes, and even ice-cream sandwiches.

Spike’s Dairy Bar

201 N. Howe St., Southport • 457-7611 More than just ice cream, Spike's offers great hot dogs as well.

To list your restaurant in our Dining Guide, contact our editor: bethany@southportmag.com

ICE CREAM PARLORS 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.

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Fuzzy Peach

5130 Southport-Supply Rd., Unit 108 Southport • 363-4180 www.thefuzzypeach.com A frozen yogurt bar where you can select your own flavors and toppings.

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cheers

By Bethany Turner and Kris Beasley

hot summer/cool drinks

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he dog days of summer are upon us. Combining the heat with coastal Carolina humidity, just stepping foot outside is enough to make us sweat. We seek refuge in any way possible: a cool dip in the ocean, lounging on a raft in the pool, or simply cranking up the A/C and staying indoors.

We’ve culled a few excuses to venture outside to local eateries, though: frozen, non-alcoholic drinks. From espresso-laden offerings to fruity smoothies, we share the best ways to keep cool, comfortable and indulgent.

With these delicious treats, we think the snowmen will be migrating south in no time.

BLENDED REESE’S CUP LATTE >>> by: JUMPIN’ JAVA 4022 Old Bridge Rd. SW, Southport (910) 363-4841 www.jumpinjava.co Featuring Reese’s Peanut Butter, chocolate syrup, caramel syrup, and espresso all blended with ice.

<<< PINEAPPLE & CARROT SMOOTHIE by: greenlands farm STORE 668 Midway Rd. SE, Bolivia (910) 253-9515 www.greenlandsfarmstore.info Featuring organic carrot juice, a full banana, and pineapple.

DREAMSICLE >>> by: PORT CITY JAVA 113 N. Howe St., Southport (910) 454-0321 www.portcityjava.com Featuring orange juice, ice cream, orange syrup, all blended with ice.

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<<< root beer float by: burney’s bakery 808 N. Howe St., Southport (910) 454-4222 Featuring A&W Root Beer and Blue Bell vanilla ice cream.

BEACH BUM coffee smoothie>>> by: flying pig coffee house 6006 E. Oak Island Dr., Oak Island (910) 278-5929 www.flyingpig.us Featuring a real banana, coconut, espresso, chocolate, all blended with ice.

<<< PEPPERMINT PATTY FROZEN COFFEE by: MOORE STREET MARKET 130 E. Moore St., Southport (910) 363-4203 Featuring Larry’s Beans Organic Cowboy Blend Iced Coffee, Arabica coffee, cocoa, Monin Gourmet Frosted Mint Syrup, whipped cream and Ghirardelli dark chocolate sauce.

ISLAND GREEN>>> by: TROPICAL SMOOTHIE 1671 N. Howe St., #1A, Southport (910) 363-4908 www.tropicalsmoothie.com Featuring fresh spinach, kale, banana, mango and pineapple.

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Hop on the paddleboard for ‘SUP-pack’ abs and more August 1st in conjunction with Brunswick Waterfest. Registration includes an awards banquet meal ticket and a T-shirt.

Sign up at http://brunswickwaterfest. eventbrite.com.

Contact one of the outfitters below to get going on your adventure! Southport Magazine gives thanks to Julie Stiller and the Long Beach Paddle Company for their willingness to outfit and instruct us as we tried our skill!

by Leslie Reschly, BSN, RN

Leslie has lived in Southport since 1990 with her husband and three children. She is employed at Dosher Memorial Hospital as a Registered Nurse, and she has an interest in fitness and health.

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up” is not the common slang inquiry asked by my teenage son and his friends. SUP is short for “stand-up paddleboarding.”

Originating in Hawaii as surfers sought ocean respite despite a lack of waves, this latest exercise craze has finally hit the beaches of Brunswick County! Opportunities abound in our area for exploration of creeks, rivers and coastline, making SUP an excellent outdoor activity to try, and a cool way to exercise in the heat. Try SUP for a six-pack of abs, improved balance, and a relaxing fitness experience close to nature.

SUP provides a simultaneous aerobic and strength-training workout that is low impact—so it’s perfect for those suffering from knee or hip pain. As always, check with your physician before trying SUP, and especially if you suffer from back or shoulder issues.

Standing on a board while propelling yourself forward will utilize the core muscles of your lower back and abdomen.

Think of “ core” as the middle section of your body that joins the upper and lower body. Those fanatical about SUP claim sixpack abs as a side benefit. In addition, bal-

Madeline Cassatt and Brooke Beasley try their ‘toes’ at stand-up paddleboarding in the Intracoastal Waterway with Long Beach Paddle Company, LLC. Photo by Kris Beasley

ance is challenged as you work your legs, toes and even feet to maintain an upright and dry position in the water. Finally, your arms, shoulders and back get an excellent workout as you paddle.

Intensity and cardio benefit are dependent on your pace, as well as the area chosen to play. Cruising along the waterway or a back creek will not be as intensive as paddling while blasting through ocean waves. At all times, however, paddle boards are considered a vessel and do require use of a life vest for safety.

Relaxing as you cruise on a paddle board contributes to stress relief. In addition, yoga done on a paddle board is a fun yet challenging way to practice. South-

port Paddle and Sail even offers SUP yoga classes in a pool! Although I did not participate in their class, I did attempt several yoga poses on a board recently. Addicting!

Julie Stiller, Long Beach resident and entrepreneur, combines her education in outdoor recreation along with her love for the outdoors and family activities to provide SUP rentals in our area through Long Beach Paddle Company, LLC. Recently, she provided instruction along the Intracoastal Waterway for me, my family, and friends. Julie and her family can be found on the beach, at the west end, or several other locations. They will provide delivery for your SUP adventure.

Opportunities also exist for those with a competitive spirit. On September 21st, 2013 at 10 a.m. at Brunswick River Park near Leland, there will be a SUP race.

Early-bird registration, just $30, begins

Adventure Kayak Company Sells SUP accessories 807-A N. Howe St., Southport (910) 454-0607 www.theadventurecompany.net Cape Fear Water Sports Paddleboard rentals 4500 Fish Factory Rd., Southport (910) 457-0008 www.capefearwatersports.com Long Beach Paddle Company Paddleboard rentals and tours (910) 368-3075 www.longbeachpaddlecompany.com Southport Paddle and Sail Paddleboard rentals and lessons 606 W. West St., Southport (910) 294-0601 www.southportpaddleandsail.com

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@ the Boiling Spring Lakes Community Center 9 E. Boiling Spring Rd., Southport 845-3693 • www.cityofbsl.org Join the gym: $20/mo. for BSL taxpayers $35/mo. for non-taxpayers

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-Tai Chi Video Class: Mon., 10:20 a.m.;

Fri., 11:05 a.m., FREE -Tai Chi Video Weight Loss Class: Mon. and

Wed., 5:30 p.m., FREE -Qi Gong Video: Fri., 10:30 a.m., FREE -Zumba: Mon. and Wed., 6 p.m. • $6 -Fit 4 Life: Mon. and Wed., 11 a.m. • $1 -Yoga/Pilates:Tues. & Thurs., 9 a.m. • $5 -Youth Karate:Tues., 6 p.m., $45/month *$50 one-time reg. fee, includes uniform -Tai Chi Weight Loss: Mon. & Wed., 5:30 p.m. • FREE -Yoga:Tues. and Thurs., 6 p.m. • $5 -TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly): Fri., 11 a.m. • $28 reg., $4/mo. thereafter *will be closed on Thursday, July 4th

@ the Brunswick Center at Southport Smithville Crossing 1513 N. Howe St., Southport 754-2300 • www.brunswickseniorresources.org

*All activites are free of charge to those 60+; those under will be charged $2 unless otherwise noted *Exercise equipment available Mon.-Fri., 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at no charge, no reservation required -Low-Impact Aerobics: Fri., 9 a.m. to 10 a.m.

-Yoga for Health and Wellness:Tues. & Thurs.,

10: a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

-Strength and Chair Toning Exercise:

Mon. and Wed., 9:30-10:30 a.m.

-Easy Does It Mon. & Wed., 10:45-11:45 a.m.

-Silver Paddles:Tues., 1-3 p.m.

-Evening Yoga: Mon. & Thurs., 5:30-6:30 p.m.

-Square Dancing:Tues., 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. (fee) -Tai Chi: Fri., 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

@ Oak Island Rec. Center 3003 E. Oak Island Dr., Oak Island 278-5518 • www.oakislandnc.com/recreation

Bring the whole family and join us for a fun-filled ride through Southport’s historic waterfront district aboard our state-of-the-art tram!

Tuesday-Sunday 45 Minute Tour Covering: • History and Culture 10am-4pm • Movie Locations (weather permitting) • Spectacular Coastal Views Adults $10 • Shopping and Dining Children $5

-Senior Mature Aerobics: Tues. & Thurs., 7:45 a.m.

$2 resident /$3 non-resident drop-in fee -Senior Yoga:Tues. & Thurs., 10 a.m.

$2/$3 drop-in fee -Boot Camp:Tues & Thurs., 6 p.m.

$4/$6 drop-in fee -Yoga with Amy English: Mon. and Wed., 6 p.m. $4/$5 drop-in fee; $20/month or $27/month -Rock & Roll Yoga:Thurs., 7 p.m. $4/$5 drop-in -Belly Blasting: Sat., 3:30 pm. $4/$6 drop-in

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Yoga for Health and Wellness with Ella Hill St. Peter Lutheran Church 4843 Southport-Supply Rd. 297-6274 • www.stpeterlutheran-nc.org

Mondays from 10:30 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. Suggested donation of $6 to $10.

Gentle Yoga with Dee Buckingham Southport Jaycee Building 309 Fodale Ave., Southport www.RisingTideYoga.com Mondays from 10:15 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.; $4

Yoga with Pam Moulin Inspirations Dance Centre 7969 River Rd. 612-7441 • www.inspirationsdancecentre.com

Mondays, Fridays and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 10:15 a.m.Walk-in fee of $8/$10 per class.

Yoga with Pamela Schottenfeld Island Healing Chiropractic 8809 E. Oak Island Dr. 278-5877 • www.islandhealingchiropractic.com

Mondays from 9 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. $8 drop-in fee,; also class package deals. Pamela has been practicing yoga over 18 years and has been a registered Vinyasa Yoga instructor since 2006.

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Certified instruction and all equipment. Call for preregistration and payment. Class size is limited to five students. $45/person.

Beach Boot Camp Yaupon Pier, 705 Ocean Dr., Oak Island (928) 210-8192 • www.clgfitness.com

Wednesdays at 6 p.m.; $8; bring a beach towel, sweat towel and water. Great for all fitness levels.

Meet on the beach at the pier. • Thursdays at 7 a.m.; $8 but must pre-register and pre-pay by Wed. at 6 p.m. Same requirements as above. clgfit@gmail.com

Golf Fitness Class Caswell Beach in front of the Oak Island Golf and Country Club (928) 210-8192 • www.clgfitness.com Thursdays at 6:15 p.m. Exercises focus on muscle groups used in golf to build strength, endurance, and power. Class is $8; bring beach towel, sweat towel and water.

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By Greg Ochipa

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hanging jobs can be stressful, between wrapping up tasks with your former employer and adjusting to your new position and responsibilities. But when you pack up your personal belongings to move on to your new place of employment, don’t forget about your retirement plan.

While these funds are valuable now, they’re invaluable for your future, so making an informed decision about what to do with them is important. Thankfully, you have options, although some may be more financially advantageous than others.

Rollover To A Traditional IRA You can take control of your funds with a rollover to a traditional IRA. This is a lump-sum distribution from your previous employer’s 401(k) that is deposited di-

rectly into a traditional IRA. The amount you rollover to a traditional IRA isn’t subject to income taxes, and it does not trigger a 10-percent penalty tax for an early withdrawal. Plus, with a traditional IRA, your assets remain in a tax-deferred plan.

You may opt for a traditional IRA if you like greater control over your retirement assets. After all, employer plans are designed to meet the needs of many people, not just yours, and you may have different investing ideals. In addition, you may want to simplify your retirement planning by having all of your investments with one financial provider.

Leave Your Money With Your Previous Employer Quite possibly, you can do nothing. The easiest action may be leaving your assets in your previous employer’s retirement plan, but keep in mind that you’ll remain

limited to that plan’s investment choices and payout options. If you do this, be sure to keep your contact information up-todate so you’ll continue to receive statements and other pertinent information.

Generally, you’re only able to leave your money in your previous employer’s plan if your account balance is over $5,000.

Review your current plan carefully for its specific conditions.

Rollover To Your New Employer’s Plan You may be able to move your assets from your former employer’s plan directly into your new employer’s plan. This direct rollover allows your money to remain invested in a tax-deferred plan, and you incur no taxes or penalties for the move.

(Transfer is a different process, and that term causes confusion in this context.)

You’ll want to review the investment choices and flexibility in your new employer’s plan. Investment choices and withdrawals may be more limited than your previous employer’s plan. In addition, you may have to wait a year or more to be eligible to participate.

Cash Out Of Your Old Plan You don’t have to wait until you retire to access the money in your retirement plan.

It’s yours, and cashing out will provide you with a lump-sum cash distribution in the form of a check payable directly to you.

Be forewarned: There are many caveats to this option, mainly that you’ll have depleted your retirement savings account and will need to start over again. Also, you won’t receive the balance of your account; that amount will be taxed significantly. Not only will you pay income tax on the distribution, your employer will be required to withhold 20 percent for federal income tax purposes. You may also be assessed a 10-percent penalty tax for making a withdrawal from a 401(k) before age 59½.

Cashing out of your plan is typically the last option you should choose. In most cases, you’ll receive far less than if you’d left the money invested for withdrawal upon your retirement.

Keep An Eye On The Future Remember, saving and planning is key to a comfortable retirement. Whatever you choose to do with your 401(k) when you change jobs, be sure your decision is in line with your retirement goals.

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209 West Saint George - Historic Parish-Frink Home. Great historic home in Southport. Completely redone in 1999.

Southport bows, rocking chair front porch, fireplace, whirlpool bath and much more. Walking distance to everything! Margaret Rudd & Associates, Inc., REALTORS® at $192,500. Dot Schuck (910) 523-2517

809 Memory Lane, Southport. 4 Bedroom/ 2 Bath. $245,900. MLS #674947.This home is close to Dosher Hospital and downtown Southport. A workshop and a separate storage building compliment the fenced backyard. 2 HVAC systems installed within the past 5 years as well as an on-demand gas hot water system. Call Ben Styers, Southport Realty, Inc., (910) 448-2598.

1596 E. Boiling Spring Lakes Drive, Boiling Spring Lakes. 3 Bedroom/ 2 Bath. $269,900. MLS #675159.This 2043 sq.ft. home with a bonus room on a little over an acre is looking for a new owner. Plantation shutters throughout the home. Convenient to shopping. Enjoy the many lakes in and around this neighborhood. Call Ben Styers, Southport Realty, Inc., (910) 448-2598.

766 Skipjack Circle - Marshfront Energy Star rated home.Walk to historic Southport or kayak from neighborhood pier. Stunning home has 3 bedrooms, 3 baths, great room with soaring ceilings and stunning views, screened porch & indoor saltwater pool. Margaret Rudd & Associates, Inc., REALTORS at $819,000.

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312 Clarendon Avenue - There is not a better location at this price! Beautiful wooded site in prime Southport spot. Enjoy living Southport style and walk to everything! Just steps to the marina, yacht basin, restaurants, galleries, shops and waterfront.

Margaret Rudd & Associates, Inc., REALTORS at $199,000 Call Kay Jolliff (910) 523-0624

6243 Pebble Shore Lane, Southport. 5 Bedroom/ 3.5 Bath. $750,000.

MLS #675289. Come home to The Landing in beautiful Southport, NC and enjoy the breezes from the Cape Fear River.

This home has it all. Some of the features include a gourmet kitchen, bonus room over the garage, large walk in attic, fenced in backyard, walk in closets & much more!

Call Kim Anne Russ , Southport Realty, Inc., (910) 523-1222.

4002 Norseman Loop Road #2 - Rivermist Townhome. Fantastically decorated 3 BR, 2 ½ BA, low maintenance with all the upgrades. Master bedroom on ground floor and a Carolina Room that catches the morning sun.

Additional hobby room upstairs & a great kitchen with bar for entertaining!

Margaret Rudd & Associates, Inc., REALTORS® at $182,000 Call Elvira Gilbert (910)619-4087

114 East Nash Street - Historic Southport. $234,900.The Nash Building, 2nd floor residential condo in prime downtown Southport. Large open floor plan. Granite countertops, hardwood floors, custom chair railing, cathedral ceilings. You will love being just one block from the waterfront! Call Verilyn McKee, (910) 470-0527

1005 E. Moore Street - Charming mid-century Southport cottage. 3 bedroom home with metal roof, screened porch, and detached garage. Located on large private lot.Walk or bike ride to downtown Southport. 1 block from the Cape Fear River!

Margaret Rudd & Associates, Inc., REALTORS at $159,000. Call Kay Jolliff (910) 523-0624

612-H West Brown Street - The Village at Southport. Great buy! Top floor, great corner location with a large covered porch overlooking the pool, marina and harbor. Stroll along the waterfront or bike to restaurants, shops and sites. Motivated seller -- make this one yours!

Listed with Margaret Rudd & Associates, Inc., REALTORS® at $215,000 Call Lucy Vance (910)232-8586

2555 Saint James Drive SE #305 - Southport, NC. Best view in St. James! Shipwatch unit overlooking St. James Marina and Intracoastal Waterway. Septs from Tommy Thompson’s restaurant with outdoor dining harborside. Listed with Margaret Rudd & Associates, Inc., REALTORS® at $329,000 Call Hal Bolin (910)540-3900

319 N. Atlantic Avenue, Southport. 3 Bedroom/ 2 Bath. $419,000. MLS #674740 The A.E. Stevens House, circa 1894 was built by Mr. Stevens in that era as his family residence.

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Photos of the model home by Wendy Hilliard Story by Bethany Turner

THE CAMBRIDGE COMEBACK

A developing team sets out for a return on investment with quality as its number-one ally

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n 2006, an enterprising developer from New Jersey saw a golden opportunity in Southport, North Carolina. Near the undeniably scenic South Harbour Village Marina, off of Fish Factory Road, sat a very large plot of land. The developer, Stratland Homes, recognized the value of the location and jumped to capitalize on it. The company was approved to build 88 spacious townhomes. The roads, sewer lines, and utilities were complete. Construction started on approximately 40 townhomes, while three were already sold.

Then the recession hit in 2008. Stratland Homes faced growing financial problems, and the lender foreclosed on its loan. Despite the progress made, construction came to an end.

The bank attempted to sell the project, but no developers could acquire financing. For many in the housing industry, all across the nation, this is a story that has spread far too many times in the past four years of recession.

Two years ago, however, a new developer grabbed hold of the foreclosed property—and they paid cash. Known as Cambridge Southport, LLC, the group of real estate-savvy individuals began their work, unleashing four varied floor plans and a fully decorated model that is open daily.

“These new owners were smart,” principal broker Pete Frandano explains. “They bought the whole project with their own money—there is no bank debt at all. Therefore, they never face the threat of losing the property to a bank.

They have to see it through to get their investment back.”

The area is now called Cambridge Crossings, a collection of luxurious townhomes that, on the inside, feel more like single dwellings than close quarters. The quality of each unit is evident, as homeowners report never hearing their neighbors, and from the brick facades to the linen closets, it’s clear detail was offered much attention.

Much of this can be attributed to the current devel-

oper’s financial standing. The new partnership, according to Frandano, is in the enviable position of being able to move the project forward one unit at a time with no artificial timeline put in place by a lender. After speaking with new homeowners Gloria and Fred Strickert, Southport Magazine learned the delicate, deliberate pace of construction is no front. living room The Strickerts spent 27 years living in Iowa, raising two daughters and a son. Before retirement, GloWe came to enjoy it and spent a couple months here ria was a Diaconal Minister of the Evangelical Lutheran in the fall; I had a sabbatical for my teaching and I was Church in America (ELCA). She served as a hospital working on a book. We stayed [in the condo] for a good, chaplain, offering spiritual support to patients, staff, and relaxing place to work.” visiting family members. She also has experience work“And then we found out how it was in the fall,” Gloria ing in education: as an elementary school teacher, as a muses. Fred agrees that the Southport-Oak Island area director of Christian education, and as a church youth blooms into a new kind of community once summer director. Fred, a devoted writer, was a Lutheran Pastor tourism is past. “We wanted to retire into an area that and Professor Emeritus of Religion at Wartburg College was lower stress,” he says. “We’ve been in some hectic in Waverly, Iowa. places. We wanted a relaxing atmosphere and warmer The Strickerts’ work took them around the world— climate, especially away from the snow and ice.” from six-year missionaries in Papua New Guinea to Their search for a retirement home in the South bespending the last three years living in Jerusalem, though gan two years ago, leading them to tour St. James, Arbor they still owned their Iowa home. Along with one daughCreek, and Oak Island. “I’d looked on Zillow from Jeruter’s family living in Russia, their son in Iowa, and their salem the last six months,” Gloria reveals of her tactics. youngest daughter in Charlotte, NC, the Strickerts cover “That makes it very easy, because you can get a sense for a lot of ground. what the prices are, what type of homes are out there, When their daughter settled in Charlotte with a family and how real estate’s moving. It gave us a good place to and a job in the school system, the connection led Fred start from.” and Gloria to spend a lot of time in North Carolina. “My Gloria says the couple even considered a move to daughter has a condo on Oak Island,” Fred shares. “We Charleston. “But we felt comfortable here, like we alstarted coming down about nine years ago for vacation. ready knew places to go a little bit, and we knew the

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main ways around. We’d already found a church community that was very welcoming [in St. Peter’s Lutheran]. That was really important for us. They treated us like we already belonged.”

Their ongoing search led them to Cambridge Crossings unexpectedly, as the Strickerts happened upon the area while driving through South Harbour. “Right away we loved the concept,” Gloria details. “The model home is beautiful.”

When they decided upon their floorplan—the smallest at about 2,000 square feet, but still featuring two bedrooms, a bonus room, and three full baths—their townhome had only the frame. The Strickerts were able to select their finishes, including the tile, cabinetry, the choice of wood for the floors—and if they wanted carpet in the bedrooms and stairs. “I wanted a farmer sink,” Gloria tells. “They said, ‘We haven’t done that yet, but we’ll check’—and they got it.”

The Strickerts also had the contractor change the way one door swings and make adjustments to a closet. According to Gloria, it seems a homeowner could make any request, and the developers would do their best to accomodate. “If it’s possible, they’ll do it,” she affirms.

Gas fireplaces come standard in Cambridge Crossings, and garages fit either one or two cars in each unit. The Strickerts have separate HVACs for the upstairs and downstairs living spaces, too.

A major plus is the patio just off the living room. The Strickerts’ floorplan allows a door from the master bedroom to the patio. “Fred is out there every morning,” Gloria offers.

One of the couple’s biggest draws to the neighborhood was its residents. “Ev-

master bedroom

dining room guest room

kitchen erybody here is very friendly, very social,” she describes. “I like to say, ‘our kind of people.’ They enjoy getting together but don’t have to.”

What’s more, they appreciate the lack of sound from their neighbors. “These places are so well built that you don’t think of having neighbors, because you don’t hear a thing,” Gloria reveals. “So you have the blessing of community, but you don’t feel there are people on top of each other.”

With a son who works in construction, the Strickerts know a thing or two about a job well done. They heeded his advice while shopping for a new home.

“We watch how they’re building [the unfinished units across the street], and we know how they’re putting these together,” she asserts. “We experienced it, but then we see it and know it. We’ve learned a lot from our son, so we can see the quality.”

The Strickerts recently celebrated their 43rd wedding anniversary after moving into Cambridge Crossings on May 1st.

With plans to travel to Europe, and maybe even teach abroad, they are thankful for

a peaceful abode to call home. “I grew up on a farm in Nebraska,” Gloria quips. “I wanted to see the world. [But Cambridge Crossings] has been very good for us; we’re very happy to be here.”

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Looking for a charming historic home that has been restored and updated with all the current finishes? This is it! Located only 1 block from the waterfront- features include: 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, 2600+ sq. ft., screened porch and professionally landscaped backyard oasis.

Enjoy everything Southport has to offer right at your doorstep! Listed with Margaret Rudd & Associates, Inc., REALTORS at $529,000. Call Kay Jolliff (910) 523-0624

KateWheeler, a bartender at Ports of Call Bistro in Southport (116 N. Howe St.), serves up Mediterranean fare, unique cocktails, and decadent wines. Photo by Kris Beasley

Joaquin Carbonell IV, son of Joaquin and Amanda Carbonell who own Uncorked by the Sea Wine Shop and Gallery in Southport (602 N. Howe St.), serves up a bit of wine for their weekly tasting. The tastings take place each Thursday from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., and the $5 admission is donated to an area non-profit. Photo

by Kris Beasley

The St. James Service Club presented a $6,000 check to the Brunswick County non-profit, Communities in Schools (CIS) on June 12th. For 17 years, CIS has worked to empower children to ‘stay in school and achieve in life,’ according to the organization’s mission. Pictured above from left to right are Cynthia Tart, the executive director of CIS of Brunswick County; and Kay Gallotta and Carol Szot of the St. James Service Club.The club regularly hosts fund-raisers to ensure the betterment of Brunswick County. Photo courtesy of Debby Surniak.

During the NC 4th of July Festival, Howard Mills II (left), Kim Radford (center), and Ralph Radford, Jr. (right), all of Kenly, NC, stopped by the Silver Coast Winery Tasting Room in Southport (105 S. Howe St.).Thomas, back center, tended the Tasting Room’s bar for the evening. Photo by Bethany Turner

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‘Beauty and the Beast’ August 2nd to 4th Odell Williamson Auditorium, 50 College Rd. Bolivia • www.brunswicklittletheatre.com Brunswick Little Theatre will present Disney’s ‘Beauty and the Beast.’ The musical is based on the popular animated 1991 film of the same title. This family-friendly show is a tale of the redemptive power of love and will be enjoyed by young and old alike. Based on the French fairy tale “La Belle et La Bete,” the story centers on a young prince, who is transformed into a beast by an enchantress, and Belle, a young woman he imprisons. In order to become human again, the beast must love Belle, and she must love him in return. Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m., Sunday at 3 p.m. $6-17

Historical Southport Bicycle Tours Saturday, August 3rd • 8 a.m.

The Adventure Kayak Company 807 N. Howe St., Southport 457-0607 • www.theadventurekayakcompany.net The Adventure Kayak Company co-sponsored with the NC Maritime Museum at Southport are pleased to continue the 2012 Historical Southport Bicycle tours. Bring your own bicycle and helmet and join the fun tour fee $15 or $20 tour fee including use of a bicycle and helmet. Limited number of bicycles available for rent. All Historical Southport Bicycle Tours will meet at The Adventure Kayak Company. Preregistration and prepayment required.

Second Friday Art Workshop Friday, August 9th • 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Oak Island Rec Center, 3003 E. Oak Island Dr. 201-4090 • www.oakislandartguild.org.

A different workshop is held each month (Jan—Oct). Details are available online. Scheduled for August 9: Joyce Grazetti/Pat Carney, fish prints. Free to anyone 18 years or older.

Battleship 101 Saturday, August 10th • 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Battleship North Carolina Highways 17/74/76/421 www.battleshipnc.com • 251-5797 Volunteers stationed throughout the ship engage visitors in specific subjects and areas including: gunnery, radar, sick bay, galley, engineering, and daily shipboard life. Free with admission.

Legacy Series: “Blue and Gray NC” Saturday, August 10th • 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Battleship North Carolina Highways 17/74/76/421 www.battleshipnc.com • 251-5797 Carolina Living History Guild members will set up displays that highlight the history of the USS North Carolina and the CSS North Carolina during the American Civil War. Displays will include steam engineering, ironclad ship construction, navigation, small arms of the US and CS navies, and the “arts of the sailor.” Visitors will be able to view reproductions of period small arms and working models of steam engines, as well as many other items. Free with admission.

Mayor’s Cup Golf Tournament Saturday, August 24th • 9 a.m.

The Lakes Country Club, Boiling Spring Lakes 591 South Shore Dr. • 845-2762 Four-person teams. Flighted play. Captain’s choice. Luncheon. Awards. Registration at The Lakes Country Club. Organized and sponsored the City of Boiling Spring Lakes. $45/person.

Franklin Square Gallery Members Art Show Opens Monday, August 26th Franklin Square Gallery 130 E. West St., Southport 457-5450 • www.franklinsquaregallery.com Members Show includes works by members of Associated Artists of Southport, including painting, drawings, prints, pottery, ceramic art and jewelry. Works by students of Franklin Square Gallery classes will be featured Sept.

23rd to Oct. 12th. In addition the annual Quilters’ Show will be held Aug. 26th to Sept. 21st.

MINIPalooza at the Beach Saturday, September 7th Southport area Tar Heel Mini Motoring Club (THMMC) was founded in May of 2005, and is loosely based out

of Winston-Salem, North Carolina.The purpose of the Club is to allow MINI-Cooper owners to keep in touch, join with other MINI enthusiasts in great events all year long, and to just have fun.

As of July 21st, THMMC had 72 cars and 132 people attending, and they will travel throughout Wilmington and surrounding areas, making a stop in Southport during lunchtime on Saturday.

Brunswick County Intercultural Festival Saturday, September 7th • 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Brunswick Community College 50 College Rd. NE, Bolivia The Brunswick County Intercultural Festival is committed to celebrating cultural diversity in all its aspects, while honoring the cultural history of Brunswick County itself. This fun, crosscultural education event brings and presents a vast culturally enriching and entertaining experience for people of all ages. Festival-goers will have the opportunity to learn more about the different cultures that live side by side within our county. The festival is packed with numerous performing artist, children’s activities, cultural displays and ethnic food sampling. BCIF’s slogan is “Bringing the World to Brunswick County.” The free event will take place in front of Odell Williamson Auditorium on the campus of Brunswick Community College, located just off Highway 17.

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First Friday Gallery Walk Friday, August 2nd • 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Various galleries in Southport • 457-5450 A reception for the Members Show will be held at Franklin Square Gallery (130 E.West St.).

Other galleries participating: Howe Outrageous Art Gallery and Marketplace, The Ricky Evans Gallery, Lantana’s Gallery, Darrell Edwards Art Gallery, and Silver Coast Winery and Gallery.

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