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CURRENTS 20 Years of Adventure Paddler Turns Her Passion Into A Living STORY BY KASS FINCHER, PHOTOS CONTRIBUTED
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ditors’ Note: When we bought our first home on Oak Island, we had great neighbors. One of them was Emma Thomas, founder and owner of The Adventure Kayak Company. When we met Emma, she worked at the Brunswick County Parks and Recreation Department. She started her business just months before we welcomed our son into the world. Seeing her business thrive and grow has been wonderful and we are thrilled to help her celebrate 20 years of adventure! How long have you been in business? Can you tell us a little about your background and how you came to start the company?
We celebrated our 20th anniversary in April — The Adventure Kayak Company was founded on April 28, 2000. I was a paddler for over 30 years with a deep passion to provide opportunities for folks to experience nature and get out on the water. Prior to starting The Adventure Kayak Company, I worked with Parks and Recreation departments and YMCAs across North Carolina. I fell in love with coastal kayaking, took a leap of faith, and started the first kayak business in Brunswick County in 2000. A dream come true! I’m truly blessed to do what I love and love what I do.
Who are your kayak tour guides and how are they trained to run the tours?
I have been blessed to have an incredible group of kayak tour guides that truly love what they do. They are professional and personable and provide not only basic kayak instruction before getting on the water to our customers, they include information about the local history and the environment during the tours. Each guide is certified in First Aid and CPR, and trained in kayak water rescue. You also offer a full line of kayak
products for rent and for sale. What brands/products are most popular? We stock Hurricane Aqua Sports kayaks
You offer several different kayak tours in local waters. Can you describe a little about each one and how they differ? Also which are the most popular?
We offer daily guided kayak tours in the local salt marsh creeks, exploring the vibrant ecosystem with an amazing variety of coastal water fowl, paddling to barrier islands and the peaceful gentle black water rivers with huge old Bald Cypress trees. Sunset guided kayak tours and monthly full moon paddles are also a part of our paddling schedule. As far as which are the most popular - that’s hard to say. We have so many repeat costumers that appreciate the variety we offer and keep coming back each year to try a different tour.
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made in Warsaw, NC, Perception Kayaks from Greenville, SC and Stand UP Paddle (SUP) boards also made in Greenville, SC. We also carry Yakima and Malone roof racks and kayak carts, Bending Branches and Aqua Bound kayak and SUP paddles, MTI life jackets and many other accessory items and gear for kayaks and SUPs. Recreational kayaks sit in and sit on top are our top sellers. The lightweight kayaks made by Hurricane Aqua Sports have also become more popular — easy to paddle and easy to load. We’ve also added pedal drive kayaks to our retail shop and a full line of kayak fishing gear. We strive to help our customers find the right boat and gear that will meet their paddling desires by offering kayak demos. It’s really important to try before you buy.
Can you describe a bit about the bike tours of downtown Southport. Who conducts those for you?
Our Historical Southport Bicycle tours are lead by an enthusiastic guide ready to share knowledge of local history. We offer monthly Historical Southport Bicycle tours with a portion of the participant tour fee donated to the NC Maritime Museum at Southport. Tours are two hours in length, and the pace is slow and easy, traveling approximately a five-mile loop
around Southport. We offer single speed pedal brake adult bicycles and helmets, or participants can bring their own bicycle and helmet. Tours can be to our schedule by request. The minimum age requirement is 13 and minors must be accompanied by an adult.
Do you have partnerships or ongoing relationships with the environmental organizations in our region, like Cape Fear River Watch or the NC Coastal Federation?
We’re members of the Cape Fear River Watch and support efforts for clean and healthy waterways. We also donate gift certificates, T-shirts and other items for the CFRW annual fundraiser. We have worked closely with Coastal Land Trust to offer guide kayak tours, with participants fees donated to the CLT. We have also offered a community outreach programs to provide opportunities for folks to try kayaking at the CLT family fun days who might not otherwise be able to experience kayaking.
As a business owner relying on the beauty of our area for your own success, do you have any suggestions as to how we as local residents could support and protect our resources more effectively?
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on the beach, on the sidewalk, take time to pick it up and dispose of it properly. If you are kayaking, canoeing or any type of boating, make sure your water bottles and snacks are are securely stowed away so there’s no chance they might fall in the water. Avoid using single-use plastics. Use reusable water bottles and containers for your lunch and snacks. Join volunteer groups that do beach sweeps and river clean ups. Anything and everything we all do will make a difference to keep our water ways health and clean!
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I would like to thank everyone for their continued support, for shopping locally
and joining us for kayak and bicycle tours, for taking a kayak lesson or buying a gift certificate to give as a gift. Now more than ever it’s really important to support our local businesses. I know how easy it is to go online and have something directly shipped to your house. But before you order online, check around with our local businesses to see if they carry the product you are looking for. You might be surprised at what you can find locally. By shopping locally, you help local businesses thrive! The Adventure Kayak Compnay 807-A N. Howe St. Southport (910) 454-0607 www.theadventurecompany.net
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Kayaking Through COVID
It’s Easy To Find A Fresh Perspective STORY AND PHOTOS BY JEFFREY STITES
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’m a wanderer. I’ve never been happy staying in one place. I love living here, I love my home, but I also need, on a very basic level, to get “out there,” to see new and different things. The Stay At Home order has been tough. The thing that’s pulled me through is that my home area is so wonderful. But I still need to see different things. Kayaking has been a sanity saver..
As many times as I’ve seen a place from the land, looking at it from the water is a new experience. Floating down the Davis Canal on Oak Island, for instance, reveals a variety and abundance of wildlife that you just don’t always appreciate from the pedestrian walkways and roads that cross the waterway. Birds sing and drop into the water for a snack, frogs and turtles dot the shoreline, fish bubble up in schools or even fling themselves out of the water all around you. It’s a humbling and calming experience. Even during various levels of admonitions to “stay at home,” we’ve been encouraged to get outdoors. Taking to our waterways in a kayak or canoe is about as safe a socially distanced exercise activity as you’re likely to find. And the feeling of calm one can find just floating along is hard to beat.
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Brunswick County is blessed with a huge variety of places to access our various waterways, and many offer infrastructure specifically to help get your paddle-craft into the water. Oak Island has kayak launches at Bill Smith Park on Fish Factory Road and at the end of SE 31st Street behind the Recreation Center. Leland has a kayak launch on a beautiful little creek at the Cypress Cove Recreation Park on Appleton Way off Village Road. And Brunswick County’s Brunswick Nature Park on Rt. 133 has a kayak launch on Town Creek. Of course there’s nothing stopping you from launching from any NC Wildlife Boat Ramp and if you aren’t afraid of getting your feet wet there are tons of other places from which to set off on your own adventure.
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Hitting The Fitness Trail On Oak Island Oak Island’s Parks and Recreation Staff Create Trails that Are Part Scavenger Hunt, Part Exercise, and All Fun STORY AND PHOTOS BY JEFFREY STITES
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ak Island’s parks are open again, and they hold a nice little surprise. If you’ve been eating your way through this pandemic, or if you’d just like to try to stay in the best shape possible but aren’t quite sure how to design an exercise regime, the Oak Island Parks and Recreation Center staff has you covered! Nestled inside three of Oak Island’s parks are fitness trails. They are part exercise and part scavenger hunt— you’ll have to look for the little signs showing you what to do. We love this idea. It not only gets you active, but it gets you out of the house and shows off some of the incredible beauty found on Oak Island. We spoke to Oak Island Parks and Recreation Department Director Rebecca Squires about the fitness trails and how she and her staff are continuing to reach the community.
Where did the idea for the fitness trails come from? Is this something you came up with inhouse?
Yes, we came up with the idea inhouse. Because we have (had) such an active exercise class menu for all ages
and abilities, many of the regulars were struggling with staying active, even with our online class offerings. Since the trails and parks were the new fitness centers, we came up with the idea to challenge folks while walking on the trails — the exercises mixed with their walking would give them a great work out.
How many parks are involved? Which ones? About how many stops per park?
30th St. There are 10 stops per site.
Are the exercises geared towards a particular fitness level? Can children participate?
The exercises are designed for all fitness levels. A suggested number of reps is on each card, but you can do what your body allows.
What do you see as the importance of exercise right now, maybe even more so than normal times?
Many of the doctors reporting on the coronavirus have urged folks to continue, or begin, an exercise routine as it strengthens the body’s immune system and could prevent or help ease symptoms if you catch the virus. Plus, exercise is a natural stress reducer, and I think we all need that these days. Folks are so stressed about the virus, jobs, kids home from school, finances, and a host of other items. Exercise also increases your body’s metabolism and burns fat more efficiently, and with all the binge eating associated with the virus, we all need an increased metabolism!
We have fitness trails in Veterans Park on Yacht Drive at E. 14th St., the Nature Center Trail on Yacht Drive at E. 52nd St., and the Overlook Trail behind the Recreation Center on Oak Island Drive at E.
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Even though many of our programs have been shuttered because of the coronavirus, I think the pandemic has shed an even bigger light that the essential role of parks and recreation departments. Parks and trails have provided physical and mental health opportunities to our citizens, and traditional in-person activities have been shifted to virtual programs that still meet the needs of our communi-
ty! A study by the National Recreation and Parks Association found that 83 percent of polled participants agree that visiting their local parks, trails, and open spaces is essential for their mental and physical well-being during the COVID-19 pandemic. As we move forward to re-opening, I believe that parks and recreation will provide the much needed recreational opportunities that bring our communities back together!
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Realtors Adapt To Change. Again.
Utilizing New Tools To Sell Homes STORY BY JEFFREY STITES
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very segment of our economy has been challenged in different ways the last few months. Locally, real estate is a huge piece of our economic puzzle, and social distancing has presented a particular challenge for an industry that relies heavily on personal connections. We spoke to Margaret Rudd and Associates Vice President of Sales, Jim Goodman; Broker-in-ChargeSouthport Main Office, George Brake; and Director of Marketing, Betty Morrison about how they have been handling these hurdles.
How has the COVID pandemic affected the real estate industry, as a whole and here locally? The pandemic is causing the real estate industry to accelerate its move to digital. We are now doing more virtual home tours. Potential buyers are sitting at home, in their own comfort zone, while an agent walks them through several homes using video call applications like FaceTime, Google Duo or Zoom. The buyers save time, keep their privacy, and ensure their health. We’re also using Facebook Live videos to conduct Virtual Open Houses. We spend one to two hours showing the property in a video broadcast, and can even include a cooking demo or a garden tour to enhance the virtual open house experience. At the same time, we’re chatting with folks in the comments, answering questions, listening to them, making that same con-
nection, but virtually.
How has technology helped you deal with the challenges? People are still interested in buying and selling real estate! But they may think that they can’t do it safely right now, and especially not while travel has been so restricted. Our challenge is to raise awareness of how many great tools already exist. We have been advancing the digital experience over the last several years and this pandemic has us looking to do more remotely. As we look forward, handling earnest money, signing offers, conducting closings, and recording of deeds remotely or digitally will become the new normal.
Can you look back on your experience and point to things you
personally or Margaret Rudd as a company learned in the past that is really helpful now? We invested in technology early on. In fact, our firm had the first commercial website in the entire county, back in the 1990s. Now it’s more interactive than ever, we have chat as well as search, not to mention all the activity on social media. The interactive use of technology helps us tune in to what people really want so we can go find it and present it to them. Yet, with all of our technology we still need to stress that it’s a people business. Staying in touch and being concerned about our future, current, and past clients has been our biggest success.
What have you learned in dealing with all this that will help you going forward, even once things become more “normal”? Like so many things, it’s about meeting the client or customer where they’re at, so to speak. What are their needs in terms of convenience, in terms of social distancing, and what is their level of comfort with current technologies? The buyer or the seller doesn’t really have to be all that “cutting edge” when it comes to technology as long as their agent is and knows how to get things done! In our business there really is no normal. We deal with market downturns, mortgage rate swings, housing shortages, hurricanes, and floods all in the course of our regular duties. With the pandemic, we have learned to stretch even further, be even more resourceful, and double down on the kind of creative problem-solving that makes things work for our clients.
We love the ads with QR codes leading to video tours. How did that idea come about?
Margaret Rudd & Associates has used QR codes in our past marketing to drive consumers from street side signs to the Internet, so we already had that tool in the toolbox. Knowing consumers reading the newspaper wouldn’t be able to personally tour these properties featured in the print ad, we thought these codes would enable readers to quickly and easily see photos, videos and agent remarks, without having to leave home. If a picture is worth a thousand words, a video is worth a million.
Was there learning curve? Did you and your agents need to grasp anything new? Setting up a QR Code to take you to a Facebook Live video did mean acquiring some new skills, but the main thing it requires is teamwork. It’s not hard to take video with your phone, and there are people you can hire to do it for you if you want something special. When it comes to what they call ‘the back end’ of our website and our Facebook account, we rely on staff and management expertise there. But we also have a wonderful group of agents who like working together and supporting one another, so co-hosting events and passing on tips and tricks helps a lot, too.
What’s the advantage to a potential home buyer in having these tours available? Do they help you reach a wider potential client base? We think there are a lot of advantages, for sellers who’d like to limit traffic through their home and for prospective buyers who want to see a wide range of properties before they narrow things down to just a few properties they’ll visit in person. Of course, we can still do that, and we take every possible precaution
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Do you have feedback on the video tours yet? We have had some great feedback! As a matter of fact, we had someone emailing to set up a private showing appointment about halfway through our first Facebook Premier Virtual Open House! They’re fun to do as well, since they’re interactive. We have had high levels of engagement and it’s great to have that immediate feedback. In fact, it’s easier than talking on the phone in many ways.
What other resources do you have to help people who want to start looking at houses again? We have a great map search feature on our website that combines the functionality of Google Maps and data from the regional Multiple Listing Service. It is much more reliable and accurate than any of the well-known aggregating sites like Zillow because it pulls directly from the actual MLS database. It doesn’t
re-package or oversimplify things the way some other sites do, and it includes the entire region not just our own listings. If you want to check it out, just open your phone’s camera and aim it at the QR Code below. The phone will zoom to focus and then you just tap the screen where it says “tap here!”
Anything else you’d like to add? This pandemic is a challenge that we’ve had to adapt to, often by utilizing resources that are already in place, and sometimes by picking up something new. The trick is rather than reinvent the wheel, figure out what we have and how we can use that to meet the needs of our clients. Digital signatures, telecon-
ferencing, working from home, and yes, QR codes – these are not new ideas – they are now just front and center. As a firm, being technologically adept, having the personnel and tools in place when it matters, and being proactive have been the keys to our being able to adapt and survive the current situation.
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hile managing retail has not been easy in the current environment, running a consignment store comes with even more challenges. Amy Atwell, owner of the The Painted Mermaid, spoke with us about overcoming the hurdles while staying focused on the future. STORY BY JEFFREY STITES How are you keeping the store going while not being able to have on site customers?
So much continues to go out in times like this when so little is coming in, that it has been interesting to say the least! Having been through Hurricane Florence, I at least felt a little better prepared to take certain steps earlier in anticipation of what the long-term
ramifications are likely to be. This time, the focus has been to get the fabulous ladies who work with me safe at home and items back to consignors and artists so that they can all better focus on themselves and their businesses while I shifted gears on my end. The Facebook and Instagram pages have grown and I love the interaction there. Our newly re-opened website, thepaintedmermaid.com, has been getting some attention and there are some big changes in the works. I am looking forward
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to getting us back open - in whatever form that may take as soon as possible.
What have you learned in dealing with this that will help you going forward. Personally and business-wise.
Living through this has amplified for me how in the grand scheme of things what very little control we really have with what happens in our lives. Being forced not to slow down, but to STOP has really put me in a different place from a focus and priority standpoint. The fact that NONE of that was ‘my fault’ freed me up sooner to move faster through the different stages I’m sure we have all experienced on our own terms (fear, grief, etc), and provided some clarity as to how things need to be going forward. I am scaling back on certain aspects of the business and working toward staying better focused on its roots - the people, the creativity, the fun. Often, big-
How has the community responded to your changed way of doing business?
Home schooling my little one, while building a house, finishing my book “10 Little Rules for Mermaids,” and addressing all the various business aspects of the impacts to the business has made regular business hours impossible. Working by appointment has been a wonderful distraction. The opportunity to see, speak and smile with others who love and appreciate The Painted Mermaid as much as I do has been invaluable to surviving all of this! Folks have really been great with offering words of support through the Facebook page. Consignors have been very gracious regarding taking back items on their own. Folks have all stepped up even more than the norm
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with donating food and bras/feminine hygiene to the charities we support. I’ve received numerous offers of help with the bringing in of my studio from its separate location to the main store. I really can’t stress enough just how fabulous both our immediate and long-distance communities have been.
How has your experience as a small business owner up to this point helped you deal with the changes coming your way? Where did you learn your most important lessons? What would you share with others as advice?
Thirty-five years of retail experience can teach you a lot. I’ve learned some amazing things from the people I’ve worked with and for, but NOTHING could have TRULY prepared ANY of us for THIS! My years as a business owner have taught me the importance of being able to reinvent, recreate and reincarnate the face of your business while keeping true to YOUR core values and design. Times change, markets change, would-be competitors come along, hurricanes and, evidently, pandemics happen. Staying ahead of the curve is huge. Being able to spin on a dime and shift gears is huge. Never get too comfortable or take for granted the blessing of owning your own anything.
I’m seeing from your social media posts that it looks like you have a book in the works. Please tell me about that project. Has this helped move it forward faster? Changed it?
I do have a book in the works - in fact the pre-sale debut is June 7th. It will be available through thepaintedmermaid.com and the publisher’s website, 10littlerules.com as well as Amazon. I
connected with publisher Carol Pearson after her reading some of blogs on The Painted Mermaid Facebook page. I loved her mission behind the 10 Little Rules instantly, and the fact that she had ‘10 Little Rules for Mermaids’ as a working title for years seemed like undeniable fate. The book actually ‘spilled out’ as we were going under the shelter at home directive. As I was working through my thoughts on paper, a mentorship with local best-selling author Stanley Spain strengthened and developed. That partnership in itself has been invaluable. The time with new and longtime friends on the phone during the pandemic has certainly strengthened and enhanced some of my existing personal view, and that is indeed reflected in the book. I have personally grown from the experience and am very proud of the results. I am so grateful to have been invited and welcomed into the 10 Little Rules Community, and I am just so super excited to share it with the world.
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f ever there were a perfect time to shop at a farmers market, this is surely it. Chain grocery stores are full of people and not always so full of groceries, so having another option is simply wonderful. The fact that shopping at one of our local farmers markets helps out your neighbors is just icing on the cake. And it helps all of us in the long term. The more local food products we buy, the larger the market becomes for local growers, and the more local food we get. This is not only healthy, but it helps cushion our area against broader shortages. Oak Island and Boiling Spring Lakes are starting to open up their weekly markets, but the town of Belville has kept the Riverwalk Marketplace operating throughout the winter, offering locals the opportunity to keep stocked up on veggies and fresh fish. We spoke to Jim Bucher, Park Manager and Town Technician for the Town of Belville, about the Riverfront Marketplace and the importance of farmers markets in general.
Is the Marketplace a function of the Town of Belville? How long has it been going on? The Farmers Market was part of the Vision of the Riverwalk Project when first conceived. In June of 2017, we got in contact with Seaview Crab Company and Port
City Produce to give a trial run of their goods in the Brunswick Riverwalk Park. The community took to it right away.
How has the Marketplace grown since the beginning? It started out with them setting up canopies with tables and has progressed into a large open air Market Pavilion.
What vendors can one expect to find at the Marketplace? Do they change or are they usually the same folks?
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Coffee Roaster for one season. Great Harvest Bread Company has been with us for over a year but has since stopped due to the pandemic’s effect on its main location. We hope they will be able to return. Also, Noni Bacca Winery was on location for a couple years but has not renewed this year. We hope to keep a healthy, consumable marketplace as was our vision, only taking in highest quality vendors. The Marketplace has been a huge success since it started. Currently, under these circumstances, Seaview and Little Boys are the only vendors.
What are the days/hours of the Marketplace? The Market is open Friday and Saturday from 10 am - 6 pm and Sunday 11 am - 4 pm.
What do you see as the importance of buying from local vendors? How has the Marketplace helped the community during the COVID19 pandemic?
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Since the beginning, Seaview Crab Company has been our constant vendor being on site all year long. Little Boys Produce has since taken over the produce side and are on their second season. They are normally on site from early May to early fall. We also have had Longboard
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You will enjoy luxury one level living in this impressive home filled with extras. The open concept plan provides ample space for the large kitchen and living and dining areas. The living area & kitchen has an additional 8 feet that was added to the original plan. The living area opens to an oversized screened porch overlooking the pond though a wall of windows and the 16-foot four panel slider. The kitchen features upgraded appliances including the gas range, upgraded cabinetry and a crushed granite sink. There’s a huge island with seating that’s perfect for entertaining. The master has wood floors, and a large ensuite w/beautifully tiled walk-in shower. 2-guest rooms w/guest bath on main level and there is a 375-sqft flex space or 4th bedroom upstairs with a half bath. Patio off the screened porch. Driveway is oversized, leads to the double garage w/room for workshop space & Utility sink. Natural gas heat, tankless water heater [Rinnai] tankless. Irrigation system on a separate meter.
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Wow! Expect the unexpected in this mid-century home, situated on over 1.27 Acres and overlooking the Cape Fear River. A quick walk to all of downtown. The property has a sandy beach and a pier with dock and boat lift to make it easy for you to enjoy getting out on the water. Watch the boat and ship traffic from the large windows in the living area and bedrooms. The living area has lovely original wood floors and the kitchen has been updated with granite counters and appliances and there’s oversized pantry space. There is also a den/flex space which would be great as an office, studio or fitness room. A covered porch area and an expansive open deck plus a screened porch provides lots of options for outdoor living. There is plenty of room on the property for a pool. The double garage has built in cabinets and work space. Unfinished basement has HVAC & provides an additional 676-sqft.
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Who do you see shopping at the Marketplace? Do you see people coming from different areas outside
of the immediate Belville/Leland area? We have seen visitors from across the entire region visiting the Market.
Are you accepting new vendors? If so, how would one apply to be a part? We are always keeping an eye out for new vendors that fit the marketplace vision. I would love to have a nursery vendor on site. They can reach out to me or The Town of Belville at 910-371-2456. Oak Island’s Farmers Market takes place on Mondays from 8 am - 1 pm throughout the summer and fall. Find it on the fields behind Town Hall, on SE 46th Street and
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Beautifying Their Community BSL Garden Club Celebrates 20 Years STORY AND PHOTOS BY COURTNEY MILLIRON
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soul!” Celebrating its 20th year, the Boiling Spring Lakes Gardening Club was founded by a group of women who were instrumental in beautifying Boiling Spring Lakes City Hall with their gardening knowledge. “The Club promotes good gardening practices, civic and environmental responsibility, and beautification of Boiling Spring Lakes,” Karen said.
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ardening is in my blood. I grew up in a rural Illinois town. Our house was on a large lot and included a huge garden in the back corner. Back then, everyone had a vegetable garden as it was part of life. I remember wandering through the rows, snatching up radishes and cherry tomatoes as a snack between summer games with my friends. Gardening has become popular again, with home gardens popping up all over. But for those with small yards or apartment renters, finding the space for a garden can be a challenge. Southport is blessed to have a community garden just to address that challenge.
For nearly seven years, a group of area residents have been cultivating a garden on the edge of the BCC campus in Southport. The Caswell Avenue Community Garden sits on the BCC property and is maintained and run by a group of local gardeners. I recently met with several of the gardeners to see just what was growing over there beyond the grass. I quickly found out that this is more than gardening. This is a community. “Our first planting was in the spring of 2014,” said Marjorie Jones, who has been a member since the beginning. According to Jones, gardening beds are rented to community members as they become available. Right now, all the 37 available beds are rented out. “When we planned the garden, it was a community garden. And the ‘community’ is just as important as ‘garden.’ We value our getting together here and being in touch with the community around here,” said Jones. “Right now, we are really missing our monthly meetings, because that’s when everybody comes and we talk about our gardens. It’s a real community. And we’re proud of that,” she said. I was drawn into the group by their openness and love for their gardens.
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Within a short amount of time, I learned about organic foods, composting, companion planting and pesticide-free ways to deal with insects. “One of our missions here is the sharing bed. We have the two really large L-shaped gardens, and then Southport Garden Club has rented a bed in here where they donate everything to the Sharing Committee. We meet on Tuesday mornings and we plant and harvest and distribute to people that can’t get out and grow their own vegetables,” said Patti Van Wagner. “It’s food sharing and we have about 8-10 people that we give to,” she said.
“We are totally organic. No insecticides and we compost everything,” said Tom Lombardi. As a former bricklayer, Lombardi used his skills to create the raised brick beds, and he also created a fantastic compost pile with two sides to rotate the compost back and forth. Now all the gardens are made with large bricks and some are even elevated higher off the ground. Some of the gardeners bring their food scraps from home for the compost. “I have all the room in the world at my house but I only came down here because it’s a community,” said Lombardi. “And that’s why I do it basically.” A nice wooden shed sits on the side of the garden where members can borrow tools if they need them. “So, if you join and you don’t have tools, you can use our tools. People who have excess seeds that they don’t need they put in a box to share those for others to use,” said Maureen Terman. They also have begun to plant native plants such as Spiderworts, planting flower gardens to
attract pollinators, and they have always let the plants go to flower. A large rain barrel is located under the gutter on the shed to collect rainwater.
Each gardener has their own methods of fertilizing and natural pest control. “This is all organic,” said Teresa
It is sharing and a strong community mentality. And it’s a beautiful place to relax and take your mind off things during this pandemic. Very few gardeners come at the same time and it’s easy to social distance. “For me, it’s been very therapeutic just to be here working in the soil. It helps me mentally with mental health where otherwise we would be shut in,” said Sage Seeley. “Another thing about the people working here is that they are very good about if they have a surplus of something, they will donate to us to give to the people in the area, or we just share amongst us,” said Seeley. They also provide scholarships Southport Magazine 2016-2017 SOI Chamber Small Business of the Year Winner
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ay was National Skin Cancer Awareness Month, and as we head into the summer season, I thought it would be a great time to remind everyone about the importance of protecting our skin. With more than 5 million cases diagnosed in the United States each year, skin cancer is America’s most common cancer because it can spread rapidly throughout the body. Ninety percent of skin cancer is the result of exposure to UV radiation from the sun and tanning beds, and 1 in 5 Americans will develop some form of skin cancer by the age of 70. Melanoma is the most serious type of skin cancer. It begins in our melanin — the pigment that gives your skin its color. Cancer starts when cells in the body begin to grow out of control. A quarter of melanomas develop from moles. If they start to increase in size, develop irregular edges, change in color and/or start to itch, contact your doctor. A yearly skin check is recommended. Always pay attention to changes in your skin. If you have a family history of skin cancers, prevention is key to get
checked out. Not all sunscreen/sunblocks are the same so be aware. Avoid a chemical called oxybenzone, which has been linked to be an endocrine disruptor when absorbed into the skin and carcinogenic. It is also damaging our coral reefs and has even been banned in some areas, such as Hawaii. With all of the options out there, how do you know what’s good for you when it comes to sunscreen? Look for UVA (the aging ray) and UVB (the burning ray). Also, when choosing an SPF, professionals recommend physical sunscreens over chemical ones. Chemical sunscreens act as sponges and absorb into the blood stream. Physical sunscreens sit on the surface of the skin and refracts the sun rays and works like a shield. Look for mineral ingredients such as Zinc Oxide and Titanium Dioxide minerals.
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I can’t stress enough that skin cancer knows no age. We are exposed to UV rays 365 days of the year and SPF protection should be worn at all times.
generally between 10 am and 4pm. 10. If you want a tan, get spray tanned.
Enjoy your time outside, but remember these tips to help prevent skin cancer: 1. Apply sunblock every 2-4 hours, depending on your skin type. 2. Seek shade. 3. Use protective SPF wear. A t-shirt only has a SPF of around 3. 4. Avoid tanning beds. 5. Protect your eyes. 6. Spot check moles and freckles. 7. Wear a hat that covers your face and ears. 8. Be aware of sun sensitive medications. 9. Avoid the sun during peak hours
For more information on mobile spray tanning or to find a sunscreen for your particular skin type, find Jenny Summery Ballard at Edge Salon, 828 N. Howe Street in Southport, 701-309-5580. Or find her on Facebook as The Busy Esthetician.
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nce just science fiction and fantasy writing reminiscent of Jules Verne, the Steampunk genre now saturates many facets of life, such as music, fashion, design, and art. Frequently inspired by 19th-century industrial machinery, Steampunk is fundamentally described as modern technology that is steam-powered and takes place in the 1800s Mechanical gearwork taken from old discarded timepieces, and a love of all things vintage, is what drives June Druchunas to create magnificent Steampunk jewelry. “For as long as I can remember, I was always very visual and loved to decorate and be creative,” she said. “I have been in the jewelry industry since I was 16. After an unexpected layoff, I went back to school to take some art classes,”
said Druchunas. “I had been in the jewelry and watch world my entire working life and didn’t really know what was going to happen next. I actually started making button bracelets for fun and it all just fell in place.” With the preciseness of a watchmaker and the delicacy of an artist, Druchunas has taken discarded pieces of history and created beautiful pieces of art, sometimes remaking family treasures that are no longer functional into heirloom quality for the next generation. Her love of vintage has a major influence on her art. “I love antiques, but jewelry and watches have always been high on the list,” she said. “Being able to take a nonfunctional item and bring it back to life is really exciting for me. The beauty and details hidden on the old timepiece are revealed and displayed in my jewelry. I pay attention to the makers marking and serial numbers and incorporate them into the designs.” Druchunas and her business partner Lois Wallace own the Victorian Magpie, a jewelry business specializing in transforming discarded vintage timepieces into jewelry. “Lois and
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I started designing steampunk jewelry because of our love for vintage items and watches. It was a natural course for two people who are passionate about antiques, jewelry, art, and watches,” she said. “We search for new materials everywhere. Personally, my favorite way to shop is rummaging at vintage and antique stores to find old, broken, and discarded treasures waiting to be transformed. The thrill of the hunt is as much fun for me as the creating.” Originally from Long Island, Druchunas relocated to Wilmington 17 years ago to continue her career at Reeds Jewelers as the Visual Merchandising Manager. “Working in the jewelry industry when gold prices were at their peak, I was saddened by all the vintage pieces that were being destroyed. It was like watching pieces of art and history being lost forever. Being able to “save” vintage items that no longer function as they were intended and recreate a new purpose for them is a wonderful feeling.” Druchunas credits her inspiration to her love of a bygone era, by the craftsmanship of the timepieces, especially the attention to detail. “Some of the elements we use are new recreations of vintage jewelry findings. Since we’ve both been in the jewelry business for the majority of our lives, we have a lot of connections that enable us to find some really cool elements,” she said. “Some of my new designs come when I’m not on a schedule and just have time to putter around the studio, pulling out items I find interesting and playing with ideas until I come up with something I like.” With the pandemic in full swing, artists have had a bit of a challenge this year as stores have been forced to close and art festivals were cancelled. This has been reality for many artists and gig workers. “I sell mostly at craft or antique shows. So far all of my events have been rescheduled or canceled since March 14th. With art, I think a lot of clients want to connect di-
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most of the annual shows are rescheduled for fall.” You can see more of Druchunas’ work and reach her through her website at www.VictorianMagpie.com, or on Facebook at Facebook.com/victorianmagpie.
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hen Cindy Capps points to the waterfront view at Rusty Hooks Dockside Grill, she smiles and shares her philosophy. “We are a destination restaurant,” she says. “People come here for that water view; our job is to not mess that up! We want to provide great food, great service, and a relaxing experience.” Cindy and husband James purchased the restaurant, then called the Dead End Saloon, in March 2019. Because James has his own construction business – Pelican Enterprises – Cindy knew the restaurant would be her “baby.” She set about making some changes to enhance its appeal as a family restaurant, with a separate entrance, some minor renovations and new HVAC system. “My focus was on the restaurant from the beginning,” she explains. “I purchased a bar that hap-
pened to have a restaurant, now I have a restaurant that happens to have a bar!” Capps also benefited from some inside scoop on the menu. Her two sons – Robert, 26 and Brian, 24 – had worked as busboys at the Dead End for years and knew what worked from a prep standpoint. The resulting menu is a combination of casual choices made with attention to freshness, flavor and quality. Having worked for the Hammocks on Bald Head, Capps has a background in
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hospitality and is focused on great service. “If we are fortunate enough to have a family who comes here to vacation in the summer after having saved all year long for that, and they choose to eat here, I want to make sure we provide great food, great service, and help build those memories for that vacation,” she says. “We can also accommodate large parties, even 25 people, something not many other area restaurants can handle.”
Local sources for produce and seafood are important to Capps. Son Robert is a commercial fisherman (ReelinPelican), who, along with other locals, sometimes provides the fresh catch for what Capps calls a charter special. “We can provide your catch prepared however you like,” says Capps. “If you take a fishing charter with a commercial fisherman who has all the proper certifications to sell fish, and you want to go to a restaurant, we’ll prepare it for you. We are a fish dealer, so it has to be from a commercial operation, and that way we know the fish was protected through the whole process.” The menu offers a lot of seafood choices as well as burgers and sandwiches. Burgers are hand-pattied and pico and sauces are all homemade. A popular appetizer is the fritters, which include a variety of fresh seafood, shrimp and scallops. Spinach salad and the Fish Factory salad are also favorites. There are lots of gluten-free options, and a true vegan burger. The number one soup is crab, with big lumps of crabmeat. Fish and chips and fish tacos are also extremely popular. But the number one winner is the crab cake. It is a true Maryland recipe, a 6-ounce jumbo size, all crab with no filling. And those from that part of the country give kudos to the dish. “My son’s former high school wrestling coach at Laney is
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from Maryland,” says Capps. “One day he came down and had lunch with his mother. He bit into the crab cake and jumped up with tears in his eyes and gave me this huge hug. He said ‘thank you so much, I haven’t had this since I moved, it reminds me of home!’ Now every time he’s down here, he stops by for it.” The restaurant features seating on two levels indoors and lots of outside seating
as well, plenty of room to enjoy the view and a delicious meal all while staying socially distanced. Rusty Hooks is participating in the state of North Carolina’s Count on Me NC program and the Southport-Oak Island Restaurant Promise in conjunction with the Southport-Oak Island Chamber of Commerce, doing all they can to ensure health and safety. As a “dock and dine” restaurant, the Rusty Hook also has four boat slips. They work closely with the South Harbour Marina staff to promote the restaurant to transient boaters. Building relationships with locals is Capps’ emphasis. To keep people coming back, she has a “mug club” – you get a mug with a number that’s yours personally, and you pay the same for that as a pint. A customer heard about it
and asked for a wine club, so that’s available now too. It may not stop there. “Our latest request is a margarita club,” she laughs. “We shall see!” When asked about where the name “Rusty Hooks” comes from, Capps lights up with a personal story. “Rusty is my nephew, the same age as my younger son,” she relates. “They were out fishing when they were maybe 10 years old. They weren’t catching anything. They pulled up to the marina and went to a sandwich shop. They’re eating lunch and my nephew says, ‘I’m going to have a restaurant and we’re going to have $2 beers, and they’ll come for that, but they’ll stay because I’m going to serve Aunt Cindy’s crab dip.’ He put together this whole plan on that napkin and the name was going to be Rusty Hooks because they were going to serve all this seafood. When we bought the restaurant and decided to change the name, we called him and asked to use the name. He came home on spring break and said thank you so much for making my dream come true!” Capps is modest but proud of where the restaurant is today. “We’re not fine
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s we ride out Phase 2 of the efforts to control the pandemic, many of us are looking for things to do at home to keep our mind and body active. Sometimes it is worth breaking away from the TV bingeing session to change things up a bit. Below are a few ideas to help make your time at home feel more like a stay-cation instead of a lock-down.
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also be done over video with family members living apart · Check out storyonline.com, which features videos of celebrities reading children’s books · Looking for some good reads that you may not have heard about? Check out some of the award winners (or runners-up) at the National Book Award, Pulitzer Prize, Edgar Award, the Booker Prize, etc. · Start or join a virtual book club on social media LEARN - There are dozens of sites offering incredible learning opportunities – for FREE! · Visit edx.org, which was founded by Harvard and MIT, and offers free online classes on everything from art and astronomy to zoology from major colleges and universities across the world: Stanford, Dartmouth, Sorbonne, Stanford, Oxford,
University of Queensland, and more. · Check out Yale’s popular free course on happiness, “The Science of Well-Being.” It promises to guide you through challenges that will increase your happiness and build productive habits – while teaching you the science behind well-being. · Teach yourself a new hobby or skill, or get better at an existing one! There are literally hundreds of sites online to learn or brush up on fun, creative, or helpful skills. Check out Skillshare, Bluprint, the Khan Academy, and good old YouTube for everything from learning to play guitar to speaking a new language or sewing a new workout outfit. PLAY - Yes, there are an almost infinite number of games you can play on your phone, game console, and computer… but what about non-digital games?
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door projects (painting, closet organizing, cleaning, etc.). · Put some fun, upbeat music on and dance around your house like no one is watching. · Work out in your living room. Do one of the numerous workouts available online or sign-up with yours truly for a personalized one-on-one training session via Zoom…it is just like we are in the same room…but not! · Go for a walk outside and get some fresh air and sunshine. If possible, try new hiking/walking trails in the area. Remember an active mind and body does wonders for your overall health and well-being. While everyone loves a good TV binge from time to time, we also know the power of moderation. A little couch time coupled with healthy food, workouts, and fun activities can equal a happier, more balanced you. If you have any questions or other thoughts to share, I would love to hear from you! Even though we are all separated right now, we are still Better Together. Brian@BetterTogetherFitness.com BetterTogetherFitness.com
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SHOWCASE
All The World’s A Stage It Was Showtime On The Waterfront
STORY AND PHOTOS BY JEFFREY STITES AND LISA STITES
T
he world’s theatres are shuttered, but that doesn’t mean there’s nothing to go see. Last month was a great time to live near the mouth of the Cape Fear as we were treated to two maritime events--The Hyundai Hope, largest ship yet to call on the Port of Wilmington; and the final trip out of the river mouth by the USCG Cutter Diligence as she left for her new home port in Pensacola, Florida. We love living where gathering on the waterfront to watch boats go by is a community event. If you enjoyed one or both of these shows, we hope the photos bring back happy memories, and if you missed them, we hope you can experience some of the thrill we felt. Reopening For Your Dining Pleasure
Revamped & Ready! Our walls have been painted new colors, our dining has new flooring, our staff has new uniforms. The lounge has been outfitting with a new array of lighting systems – a must see! We have completed a total revamp of operational procedures including our reservation systems. All of these changes have been made to serve you in a better and safer way! 5177 SOUTHPORT-SUPPLY RD SE
(910) 454-4540 Order Online at: belladiningnc.com
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Welcom ... Bruett Insurance Customers Our dear friend Susan Bruett passed away unexpectedly in December, and her family asked Coastline to purchase her book of business. We were honored to be asked.We also hired Bruett’s associate agent, Lisa Robinson. Lisa and our team of professional agents stand ready to welcome you, and assist you with all your insurance needs.
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CALENDAR June
Southport Live — American Fish Company fundraiser to benefit Up Your Arts!
EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES/ OUTDOOR SPACES THAT HAVE OPENED We’ve included events here that are still listed as scheduled, but please remember that all events, dates and times are subject to change. Oak Island Farmers Market, Mondays through the season Mondays, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the Middleton Park fields, SE 46th and Dolphin. Shop for produce, baked goods, jellies and jams, honey, spices, kettle corn and more right across the street from the ocean. Free parking in the cabana parking lots. BSL Neighbors Market Shop for locally-grown and made items at this monthly neighborhood
market, held next to The Office Coffee and Wine Bar, 3280 George II Highway in Boiling Spring Lakes. The Market runs from 9 am to 2 pm the first Saturday of the month. Social distancing measures will be in place. Check BSL Neighbors Market on Facebook. Riverwalk Farmers Market Riverwalk Park, 580 River Road, Belville Fridays and Saturdays 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.; Sundays 11 am - 4 pm, Fresh seafood, seasonings and all things related to seafood, and lots of fresh produce, all with the beautiful backdrop of the Brunswick River.
NC Maritime Museums - Southport
Brunswick Town/Fort Anderson State Historic Site
The Museum continues to offer virtual learning with educational kits. The cost is $15, and kits are designed for various age levels, including 18 and over. Message the Museum staff via Facebook (North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport) with your choice of topic, age group and email address. Kits include worksheets, crafts/activities, coloring pages and some goodies; the fee includes shipping. The Museum staff also regularly posts trivia questions and leads virtual events, so find them on Facebook.
8884 St. Philip’s Rd. SE, Winnabow
Barbee and Harper Libraries (Oak Island and Southport)
Dr. Ronnie and Christine Martinez host an evening of live music you can enjoy virtually online. June 4 is Ray Richardson & Denis Stith Desloge (Lockwood River Band) and June 11th features Ben White (LunaSea Rockers), both at 7 pm. Find American Fish Company or Up Your Arts on Facebook for more details.
The grounds are open again, though the building and exhibits remain closed. There is plenty to do and see outside, with historic ruins, great information on the site’s history, and some of the most beautiful riverfront property in the County. Hours are 9 am to 5 pm, Tuesday through Saturday.
Curbside delivery is now available reserve your book and pick it up outside the library. Call 910-371-9442. Visit https://www.brunswickcountync.gov/ library/ for more information about the Brunswick County Library system and a list of other reading resources. Line Dancing — Spring Lake Park Boiling Spring Lakes
Handcrafted Pottery COFFEE JUST TASTES BETTER IN A HAND-MADE MUG
Handmade, one of a kind pieces you can use everyday. Glazed with food safe glazes. Available at: THE PAINTED MERMAID • 817 N Howe Street, Southport
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CALENDAR Get some exercise and have some fun outdoors with the Boiling Spring Lakes Parks and Recreation Department. Line dancing on Tuesdays, starting on June 2, 6 pm — limited to the first 25 people. Check https:// www.cityofbsl.org/Default.aspx?pageid=209 for a schedule of fitness and yoga classes, kayak trips and disc golf.
WINE, BEER AND COFFEE
THE LAZY TURTLE BAR & GRILL 601 Ocean Drive Limited seating and hours, bit a new menu to welcome you back. Check Facebook for specials. UNCORKED BY THE SEA 602 N. Howe Street Shop inside, call 910-454-0633 or shop online at www.uncorkedbythesea.com.
DOC MERIDIAN WINERY
GRAPE & ALE
305 N. Howe St., Southport
8521 E. Oak Island Drive
Open for businesses, selling bottles and cans. Limited seating inside - call 910-214-6200 for more information. SOUTHPORT TAP & CELLAR 827 N. Howe Street Enjoy craft beers brought in from across the State. Offering curbside delivery during the COVID-19 shutdown. Check Facebook for food truck schedules, specials, and info for virtual tastings via Facebook live.
Stocked with your old favorites and new wines to try. Check www. thegrapeandale.com or find them on Facebook for daily and weekly specials. SILVER COAST WINERY TASTING & TAPROOM 105 N. Howe Street Brunswick County’s first and only winery and original Craft Beer Bar. Now selling draft beer again. Check Facebook for specials.
Now 20% off all cabinets and special countertop pricing until 3/31/20
THE WINE RACK 102 W. Brown St., Southport. The patio is open with limited seating, Wednesday-Saturday, noon to 5 pm. Check www.southportwinerack. com or find them on Facebook for more information. THE OFFICE COFFEE & WINE BAR 3280 George II Highway (NC 87), Boiling Spring Lakes Sit a spell with friends and enjoy a fancy coffee drink, good food, a plain cup of joe or a glass of wine, and grab a bottle for later.
LIVE ENTERTAINMENT — As of press time, these establishments were not open yet, but we didn’t want to leave them out! We know they’ll welcome everyone back once they can re-open.
Check the Pub’s Facebook page for specials, 1513 N. Howe, Unit 10, Southport. AMERICAN FISH CO 150 Yacht Basin, Southport FISHY FISHY CAFÉ 106 Yacht Basin, Southport Specials and the live music schedule shared on Facebook when available. TIKI TAVERN 104 E. 8th Street, Southport SUNDOGZ SPORTS BAR & TAVERN 8620 E. Oak Island Dr., Oak Island Check Facebook for specials and food truck appearances.
THE PUB OF SOUTHPORT 1513 N Howe St #10th, Southport,
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GRANITE AND QUARTZ COUNTER TOPS KITCHEN AND BATHROOM DESIGN AND CUSTOM CABINETRY
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TAKE-OUT GUIDE
WE OFFER THIS TAKE-OUT GUIDE AS A HELP TO OUR HUNGRY READERS LOOKING FOR A BREAK FROM COOKING THEMSELVES AND AS A HELP TO OUR RESTAURANT COMMUNITY FACING THE CHALLENGE OF REMAINING VIABLE IN THE FACE OF SOCIAL DISTANCING RESTRICTIONS. THE INFORMATION WAS AS TIMELY AND ACCURATE AS WE COULD MAKE IT AT PRESS TIME, BUT AS THIS SITUATION IS CHANGING DAILY, DETAILS MAY CHANGE DURING THE MONTH OF APRIL. WE URGE EVERYONE TO TRY THEIR BEST TO HELP EACH OTHER AND BE PATIENT AND KIND, AND HAVE COURAGE CLEM’S SEAFOOD
BAR-B-QUE HOUSE
DOC MERIDIAN WINERY
5002 E. Oak Island Dr., Oak Island 910-201-1001 www.bestbbqonthebeach.com Take-out available
BEANA’S KITCHEN
106 SE 58th St., Oak Island 910-278-7209 Text BEANNAS to 33733 to order online via the Chow Now app
BELLA CUCINA
5177 SouthportSupply Rd., Southport 910-454-4540 Call or visit website to place to-go orders
BLUE COW GRILLE
108 Moore Street, Southport 910-363-4402 Call to order take-out and to find out about daily specials
BOB’S DOGS
4351 Long Beach Rd, Southport 457-6958 Take-out available
305 N. Howe St., Southport 208-520-2490 Take-out by appointment only. Text 910-2146200 or email docmeridiansouthport@gmail. com
DRY STREET PUB AND PIZZA
101 E. Brown St., Southport 457-5994 www.drystreetpubandpizza.com Call to order take-out and to hear about great specials!
D’S ITALIAN RESTAURANT
2831 Midway Rd Ste 106 (910) 253-8151 Call ahead and pick up or have it brought to your car. Delivery available in Bolivia, Southport, St. James, Oak Island with $20 minimum order, credit card only
DUFFER’S PUB & GRILLE AT OAK ISLAND GOLF COURSE
8903 E. Oak Island Dr., Oak Island 910-278-3456 • www.bobsdogsoki.com Call or download the Toast Take Out App to order
928 Caswell Beach Rd. Caswell Beach 278-9299 Take-out available. Delivery by golf cart to area around golf course from 5-7 pm
BURNEY’S BAKERY
ERIC’S GRILLE
808 N. Howe St., Southport 454-4222 Take-out available
CAFE KOA
302 N Howe St, Southport, 910-363-4206 Take-out available
CASTUCCI’S AN ITALIAN JOINT 4332 Long Beach Rd, Southport 910-477-6755 Call for Take-out orders
CHASER’S SPORTS BAR AND GRILL 8520 E. Oak Island Dr., Oak Island 910-278-1500 Call for Take-out
1671 N. Howe St., Southport 910-457-9024 Take-out available
FAMOUS SUBS AND PIZZA
1541 N. Howe St., Southport • 457-5143 Call ahead for take-out
FISH HOUSE RESTAURANT
5710 57th Place W., Oak Island 910-278-6012 • www.bwpresort.com Call ahead for Take-out
FISHY FISHY CAFE
106 Yacht Basin Dr., Southport 910-457-1881 www.fishyfishycafe.com Take-out avialble, boat pick up, too!
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8521 E. Oak Island Dr. Oak Island, 910-933-4384 Take-out wine, crowlers and growlers
HAAG & SONS
7901 E. Oak Island Dr. 278-1234 Call take-pout order in ahead if possible
HIPPIE CHICK GRANOLA CO.
BAMBINI’S PIZZERIA
1513 N Howe St, Southport 477-9352 Call ahead for delivery and take-out
GRAPE AND ALE
6402 E. Oak Island Dr. 250-1165 Call or online ordering for take-out or delivery to Southport/Oak Island area
MOORE STREET MARKET
130 E. Moore St., Southport, 910-3634203 Order online at moorestreetmarket.net for take-out. Lunch delivery from 11 am-3 pm in a limited area
MOORE STREET OYSTER BAR 110 E. Moore Street, Southport (910) 363-5115 Call for take-out and delivery
MR. P’S BISTRO
ISLAND JO COFFEE ‘N CAFE
309 N. Howe St., Southport 910-457-0801 www.mrpsbistro.com Ordering begins at 3 pm for pick-up beginning at 5 pm
JOE LOVES LOBSTER ROLLS
NANCY JO’S HOMEMADE BAKERY
JONES SEAFOOD HOUSE
OAK ISLAND DELI AND PUB
7916 E. Oak Island Drive (910) 250-1677 Take-out available
3148 George II Hwy, BSL 845-3355 Take-out and delivery available
6404 E. Oak Island Dr., Oak Island 910-278-5231 Take-out and delivery (with $25 minimum order) available
JUMPIN’ JAVA OAK ISLAND
4022 Old Bridge Rd., Southport • 363-4841 Call ahead for take-out
KAI JOE’S
4722 E Oak Island Dr, Oak Island Phone: (910) 622-1509 Call to place a take-out order. Menu at www. kaijoestacos.com
KOKO CABANA
705 Ocean Drive, Oak Island (910) 933-6222 Take out and delivery to the beach surrounding the Oak Island pier
KOPP’S KWIK STOP II
3196 George II Hwy., Southport, 910-845-7700 Takeout available
LAZY TURTLE BAR & GRILL
601 Ocean Drive, Oak Island, 910-278-7725 Take out and delivery within five miles
LITTLE BIT’S GRILL
5902 E. Oak Island Dr. , Oak Island 910-278-6430 Take-out available
MARKETPLACE ON HOWE 310 N. Howe St. 910-538-9089 Take-out seafood and produce
8600 e. Oak Island Dr., Apt #4 910-477-2174 Take-out and delivery. Call for daily specials. 5422 E. Oak Island Dr., 910-278-4005 Take-out available
OAK ISLAND RESTAURANT
6302 E. Oak Island Dr. , 910-201-9925 Call ahead for take-out
OAK ISLAND SUBS AND SALADS
5705 E. Oak Island Dr. 910-278-9040 www.okisubshop.com Call, order online, or download the app by searching Oak Island Sub Shop in the app store for take-out
PELICAN SEAFOOD
6235 Oak Island Dr., 910-933-4615 Take home some fresh seafood!
PEPPERONI GRILL AT THE BEACH 4320 East Beach Drive • 250-1190 www.pepperonigrillnc.com Take-out and delivery. Call or order online
THE PEPPERONI GRILL
3156 George II Hwy, Boiling Spring Lakes 845-5151 • www.pepperonigrillnc.com Call or order online for take-out and delivery
THE PIRATES DECK
5827 E. Oak Island Dr, Oak Island 910-933-4615 Take-out and elivery to Oak Island
PIZZA SHACK
6212 E. Oak Island Dr., • 278-6781 Call for take-out and delivery
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PORTS OF CALL
SWAIN SEAFOOD SHACK
116 N. Howe St., Southport, 457-4544 www.portsofcallbistro.com Call for take-out, full menu and special family-style dinners available
8004 E. Oak Island Dr., Oak Island 910-933-4103 www.shaggerjacksoki.com Call for take-out orders. Picnic tables placed 6’ apart available outside
8317 E Oak Island Dr, Oak Island, Phone: (910) 448-5056 Take-out and delvery to Oak Island and Long Beach Rd.
POTTERS SEAFOOD
SOUTHPORT CHEESE SHOP
THAI PEPPERS
94 Yacht Basin St., 457-0101 Pick up a variety of fresh seafood
RUSSELL’S PLACE
5700 E. Oak Island Drive 910-278-3070 Take-out available
SOUTHPORT SIAM
RUSTY HOOKS DOCKSIDE GRILL
4907 Fish Factory Rd Southport, (910) 477-6616 www.rustyhooksdockside.com Call or order online for take-out, curb and dock pick-up and delivery in a limited area
SAN FELIPE
417 N. Howe St., 910-477-6387 www.southportcheeseshop.com Call ahead with credit card or exact change curbside
1671 N. Howe St., Ste. 1, Southport & 4961 Long Beach Rd. SE 910-454-0950 Take-out available
1131 Atlantic Ave, Southport 910-363-5063 Take-out available
SOUTHPORT SMOKE HOUSE 1102 N. Howe St., Southport 910-363-5035 Take-out available
SOUTHPORT TAP AND CELLAR
827 N. Howe St., 910-477-6419 Call ahead for curbside pick-up. Beer delivery to Southport, Oak Island and BSL
STAARR CAKES BAKERY SHAGGER JACKS
200 Country Club Dr., Suite E, Oak Island 512-8881 www.staarrcakes.com Take-out available
115 E. Moore St., Southport 457-0095 • www.thaipeppersnc.us Take-out available
THE OFFICE COFFEE & WINE BAR 3280 George II HWY (BSL) Southport NC 910-351-8093 www.theofficecoffeeandwinebar.com Take-out available
THE SAUCY SOUTHERNER
501 N Howe Street, Southport (910) 477-6065 Call ahead for take-out
TRANQUIL HARBOR
5908 E. Oak Island Drive Oak Island Call (910) 250-1294 Take-out and delivery to Oak Island and St. James
www.trollystophotdogs.com Take-out and delivery within 5 miles
TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFÉ 1671 N. Howe St. #1A, Southport 910-363-4908 www.tropicalsmoothiecafe.com Call for take-out and delivery
TURTLE ISLAND RESTAURANT & CATERING
6220 E. Oak Island Dr., Oak Island 910-278-4944 Take-out and delivery on Oak Island
UNCORKED BY THE SEA
602 N. Howe St. Southport, 910-454-0633 Call or email ptwuncorked@gmail.com for take-out or delviery to Southport and St. James. Must be over 21.
THE WINE RACK
102 W. Brown St. Southport, 910-457-5147 Take-out and delivery
TROLLY STOP
111 S. Howe St., Southport 910-457-7017
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DINING GUIDE
Now that we can go out to eat again... Check out the Dining Guide and what delicious food the local area has to offer! MODERN AMERICAN THE LIVE OAK ON HOWE
614 N. Howe St. Southport, 910-620-4541 Full Service Catering and Event Venue. Pairing with The Confectionary for off-site and onsite specials occasions. They will work with you to tailor make your event, one to remember. Whether it is at your house or ours..
OLIVER’S ON THE CAPE FEAR
101 West Bay Street, Southport 910-477-9299 oliversonthecapefear.com Fine dining on the Cape Fear—where exquisite southern cuisine meets the salubrious dishes. We also offer great burgers, steaks, and other southern favorites.
M MR. P’S BISTRO
Fried Green Tomato BLT at the Saucy Southerner
SEAFOOD SPECIALTY FISH HOUSE RESTAURANT
5710 57th Place W., Oak Island 910-278-6012 • www.bwpresort.com Offering items such as award-winning chowder and signature crab dip.
M FISHY FISHY CAFE
106 Yacht Basin Dr., Southport 910-457-1881 www.fishyfishycafe.com A sophisticated take on the dockside seafood café, Fishy Fishy serves up plates like Buffalo shrimp, Cajun grouper bites, and Bacon Wrapped Shrimp.
M FRYING PAN
MOORE STREET OYSTER BAR
110 E. Moore Street, Southport (910) 363-5115 Moore Street Oyster Bar is an oyster pub rooted in the traditions of coastal Southern cooking, epitomized by the seaside town of Southport.
M PROVISION COMPANY 130 Yacht
Basin Dr., Southport 910-457-0654 CLOSED FOR SEASON www.provisioncompany.com Offering a la carte seafood sandwiches, conch fritters, steamed shrimp and more.
RUSTY HOOKS DOCKSIDE GRILL
1407 E. Beach Dr., Oak Island 910-278-7770 www.islandwayres.com Offering fine steaks, from filet mignon to flat iron, and fresh seafood, from lobster to crab cakes, with attentive service.
4907 Fish Factory Rd Southport, (910) 477-6616 www.rustyhooksdockside.com Fun dining featuring fresh local seafood and generational recipes, guaranteed to leave a lasting smile on your face. Come join our small piece of paradise along the coast of Carolina; our team looks forward to greeting you. We welcome boaters to pull up to our docks or contact the Marina Dockmaster on Channel 16, and all others to come down Fish Factory Road and join us for a relaxing meal with a gorgeous view!
JONES SEAFOOD HOUSE
SWAIN SEAFOOD SHACK
319 West Bay St., Southport 910-363-4382 - CLOSED FOR SEASON Featuring homemade sweet potato biscuits and fried seafood, as well as other delicacies such as pan seared grouper.
M ISLAND WAY RESTAURANT
6404 E. Oak Island Dr., Oak Island 910-278-5231 Family owned since 1964; offering seafood fried, broiled or grilled, plus charbroiled steaks.
5119 E Oak Island Dr, Oak Island, Phone: (910) 448-5056 Good food for good people. Locally caught seafood, homemade soups and salad bar.
MOJO’S ON THE HARBOR
THE PIRATES DECK
16 Marina Way, Bald Head Island 910-457-7217 www.mojoontheharbor.com Featuring Southern classics :fried pickles, shellfish steam pots to global dishes like Italian meat antipasto and Mediterraneans shrimp and grits.
5827 E. Oak Island Dr, Oak Island 910-933-4615 A great local hangout . Everything from Nachos to burgers, to seafood to steaks. Great Bar.
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309 N. Howe St., Southport 910-457-0801 www.mrpsbistro.com Fine low-country cuisine, from crab-stuffed fish du jour to crab cakes and prime rib.
SHAGGER JACKS
8004 E. Oak Island Dr., Oak Island 910-933-4103 www.shaggerjacksoki.com With over 50 beer selections, Shagger Jacks offers an assortment of dishes from steamers to ribs and sweet curry chicken to tacos.
SWAIN’S CUT ITALIAN STEAKHOUSE
8317 E. Oak Island Dr, (910) 933-6300 From the owner’s of Swain Seafood Shack comes Swain’s Cut Italian Steakhouse, serving fresh local proteins like beef, pork, chicken, and seafood
TRANQUIL HARBOR
5908 E. Oak Island Drive Oak Island Call (910) 250-12944 Casual family restaurant with a variety of dishes, seafood and daily specials.
TURTLE ISLAND RESTAURANT & CATERING
6220 E. Oak Island Dr., Oak Island 910-278-4944 Casual dining in a tropical setting, with Caribbean inspired seafood as well as steaks, chicken, pork and salads.
WINE & BEER DOC MERIDIAN WINERY
305 N. Howe St., Southport 208-520-2490 Doc Meridian is a local wine shop and winery located in Southport, NC launching in the fall of 2017. We will be serving and selling great wine in NC.
GRAPE AND ALE
8521 E. Oak Island Dr. Oak Island, 910-933-4384 Quaint and eclectic store offering a large selection of wines, beers, and spirits. Perfect for either relaxation or for on the go! Tastings on Fridays 5-8pm,
SILVER COAST WINERY
105 S. Howe St. Southport, 910-777-5151 Brunswick County’s first and only winery and original Craft Beer Bar. Craft Beer and Wine tastings all day, every day! Check out our Facebook page for updated events, specialty beer tastings, and live music.
THE WINE RACK
102 W. Brown St. Southport, 910-457-5147 Offering a selection of wine, cigars, coffees, and accessories, this quaint shop is perfect for a night out. Great service and over 600 wines to choose from.
UNCORKED BY THE SEA
602 N. Howe St. Southport, 910-454-0633 Offers a wide variety of fine wines and craft beers. Enjoy a pleasant evening sipping wine and admiring local art. Thursday wine tastings support local charities 5-7pm.
CAFES, DELIS & GRILLS BEANA’S KITCHEN
106 SE 58th St., Oak Island 910-278-7209 Open from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m., Beana’s serves breakfast and lunch.
BLUE COW GRILLE
108 Moore Street, Southport 910-363-4402 Serving specialty Burgers,.sanwiches and seafood. Lunch and Dinner
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DINING GUIDE BOB’S DOGS
MIDWAY GRILLE
8903 E. Oak Island Dr., Oak Island 910-278-3456 • www.bobsdogsoki.com With custom hot dogs featuring an array of ingredients to homestyle sandwiches like chicken salad and burgers.
2827 Midway Rd SE Suite 100, (910) 253-0777 Serving “classic American food that Rocks!” for lunch and dinner. Sandwiches and entrees available
CHASER’S SPORTS BAR AND GRILL
130 E. Moore St., Southport, 910-363-4203 Open for breakfast and lunch, specializing in organic and fairtrade coffee as well as gourmet sandwiches crafted with Boar’s Head deli meats.
8520 E. Oak Island Dr., Oak Island 910-278-1500 Enjoy BBQ sandwiches, wings, fish ‘n’ chips and more at this sports grill.
ERIC’S GRILLE
1671 N. Howe St., Southport 910-457-9024 Offers old fashioned, hand patted hamburgers, plus bbq, hot dogs, chili cheese fries and breakfast sandwiches and platters.
FAT ANDY’S BURGERS
4655 Southport-Supply Rd SE,, Southport 910-269-7008 Handmade burgers using 100% ground chuck, plus freshly cut French fries.
JERSEY MIKES
5130 Long Beach Rd. SE, Southport 910-477-6261 Subs and sandwiches, fresh salads.
CAFE KOA
302 N Howe St, Southport, 910-363-4206 Gourmet Sandwich Shop & Market With Yummy Goods & Gifts! Soups, Salads & Sandwiches Served Daily!
KOKO CABANA
705 Ocean Drive, Oak Island (910) 933-6222 Open Wed - Sun. Burgers, Seafood, Steaks, Sandwiches, Salads
KOPP’S KWIK STOP II
3196 George II Hwy., Southport, 910-845-7700 Kopp’s grill serves up a full breakfast (available for school kids before class starts, too), plus homemade lunches throughout the day.
LITTLE BIT’S GRILL
5902 E. Oak Island Dr. , Oak Island 910-278-6430 A classic burger joint, onion rings and other sides. Breakfast is served, pancakes and bacon.
LAZY TURTLE BAR & GRILL
601 Ocean Drive, Oak Island, 910-278-7725 Oceanfront dining and entertainment that is easy on the wallet and hard to forget. Tiki bar, arcade with two pool tables and plenty of seating to host your work, friend or family fun!
LOCAL’S FAMILY DINER
832 N. Howe St., Southport 910-457-0444 www.localsfamilydiner.com With a warm and friendly atmosphere, Local’s Family Diner serves breakfast all day long and a seafood and entrée menu for lunch and dinner.
M LOCO JO’S
602 N. Howe St., Suite E, 910-457-9009 A burger joint with fish sandwiches, pulled pork and shrimp wraps. Offers select Vietnamese dishes, too, with over 60 beer selections.
M MOORE STREET MARKET
OAK ISLAND DELI AND PUB
5422 E. Oak Island Dr., 910-278-4005 Offering hamburgers, sub sandwiches, salads, wraps, seafood and daily drink specials.
OAK ISLAND RESTAURANT
6302 E. Oak Island Dr. , 910-201-9925 Here, flounder is prepared the old f fashioned way. Enjoy breakfast, too.
OAK ISLAND SUBS AND SALADS
5705 E. Oak Island Dr. 910-278-9040 From BLT’s with avocado to Cajun and Reuben sandwiches, & other quality sandwiches.
OASIS BAR AND GRILL
8039 River Rd. SE, Southport 910-454-4004 Shrimp in every style, plus sandwiches; try entrées such as scampi and filet mignon.
THE OFFICE COFFEE & WINE BAR
3280 George II HWY (BSL) Southport NC 910-351-8093 www.theofficecoffeeandwinebar.com We serve Roast Magazine’s 2016 Roaster of the year, Espresso, Coffee Drinks(Hot, Frozen, Iced) Smoothies, Variety of Red/White Wines & Craft Beer. Also Pastries, Trays, Breakfast and Lunch Wraps.
OLD BRIDGE DINER
132 Country Club Dr., Oak Island 910-250-1184 A casual diner featuring breakfast & lunch, from fluffy omelets to burgers and fried chicken sandwiches. Open 6am - 2pm.
M TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFÉ
1671 N. Howe St. #1A, Southport 910-363-4908 www.tropicalsmoothiecafe.com Bold, flavorful food and smoothies with a healthy appeal. Our items are made to order with fresh, simple, superior ingredients.
WILDLIFE RESTAURANT & GRILL
4381 Fish Factory Rd., Southport 910-457-9953 www.wildlifegrill.webs.com Serving a full range of items on our menu from breakfast to home cooked meals.
BARBECUE M SOUTHPORT SMOKE HOUSE
1102 N. Howe St., Southport 910-363-5035 www.southportsmokehouse.com Real wood smoked BBQ and brisket, great side items, and a great family environment.
TERRY’S NC BARBQUE & RIBS
4688 Long Beach Rd. SE, 910-477-9187 Serving up pork and beef brisket sandwiches and plates, and Memphis dry rub ribs, along with baked beans, coleslaw, potato salad, and mac ‘n’ cheese.
ITALIAN M BELLA CUCINA
5177 SouthportSupply Rd., Southport 910-454-4540 www.belladiningnc.com Focusing on family Italian recipes, Bella Cucina serves up everything from fine and fresh local seafood to hand tossed, New York style pizzas. Aside from a decadent wine list, Bella Cucina also offers specialty martinis.
CASTUCCI’S AN ITALIAN JOINT 4332 Long Beach Rd, Southport 910-477-6755 Family Italian restaurant
FALCONE’S & D’S ITALIAN RESTAURANT
2831 Midway Rd Ste 106 (910) 253-8151 Serving Itaiian entrees, pizza and sandwiches.
M JOSEPH’S ITALIAN BISTRO
5003 O’Quinn Blvd., Southport, 454-4440 www.josephsitalianbistro.com Armed with decades of experience and “secret” family recipes, Joseph’s Italian Bistro appeals with candlelit dining and fresh Italian continental cuisine.
M BAR-B-QUE HOUSE
5002 E. Oak Island Dr., Oak Island 910-201-1001 www.bestbbqonthebeach.com Hormel ribs are slow d in house and meats are offered with a variety of sauces, from Eastern NC vinegar to Lexington-style red.
CHINESE ASIAN TASTE
1671 N. Howe St., Ste. 3, 910-457-0988 asiantastesouthportnc.com Takeout traditional Chinese food, with staples such as lo mein, sesame chicken, and General Tso’s.
OLDE BRUNSWICK GENERAL STORE SOUTHPORT GOURMET AND 1450 50 Lakes Dr., Boiling Spring Lakes SUSHI BAR 910-845-2707 Made-to-order breakfast and lunch grill.
RUSSELL’S PLACE
5700 E. Oak Island Drive 910-278-3070 Serving breakfast and lunch until 2 p.m., Russell’s Place serves up lots of home cooking.
THE SAUCY SOUTHERNER
501 N Howe Street, Southport (910) 477-6065 Offering breakfast & lunch with a southern twist. Real Good Feel Good, Food.
TROLLY STOP
111 S. Howe St., Southport 910-457-7017 www.trollystophotdogs.com A staple in NC, Trolly Stop is renowned across the nation for its one of a kind hot dogs.
1643 N. Howe St, Southport (910) 477-9045 Serving a varietry of home-cokked Asian specialties and featuring a full sushi bar.
TASTE OF CHINA
4956 Long Beach Rd., Southport, 457-1838 Serving Cantonese, Szechuan and Hunanstyle Chinese food.
INTERNATIONAL M PORTS OF CALL
116 N. Howe St., Southport, 457-4544 www.portsofcallbistro.com Offering choices that are largely influenced by dishes from across the globe. Menu items and specials can whisk your palette from Casablanca to Barcelona, Santorini to Mumbai, and from Marseilles to Munich or Charleston. Finish with a fresh baked dessert in the romantic atmosphere.
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DINING GUIDE IRISH PUB OF SOUTHPORT
1513 N. Howe St., Unit 10, Southport 910-457-6554 Offering traditional pub fare with Irish flair, like Guinness chicken wings and mussels cooked in a Smithwicks bouillon. Don’t forget the Reuben or corned beef and cabbage!
JAPANESE TENGU JAPANESE STEAK HOUSE
4956 Long Beach Rd. SE, 457-9398 Sushi, sashimi, teriyaki, hibachi, tempura and udon noodles all available.
MEXICAN DELPHINA CANTINA
910-454-0950 Serving authentic dishes, such as fajitas, enchiladas and chalupas, fresh salsa and margaritas; serves traditional Mexican dishes.
SIDE STREAT TAKE OUT
524 N Howe St., Southport 910-363-4113 Tex-Mex style cuisines at a local take-out joint. Serving a variety of fish, beef, and veggie bowls. Also offering quesadillas, tacos and hot, homemade soup. Take out or relish your meal under the shaded, outside dinning area.
TACO & BURITTO SHACK 3261 Hwy 87, BSL 910-351-0179
THAI SOUTHPORT SIAM
1131 Atlantic Ave, Southport 910-363-5063 Open for lunch and dinner. Offering over 20 Thai specialties including Pad Thai and Green Curry. Also offers Hibachi steak, chicken and shrimp.
THAI PEPPERS
115 E. Moore St., Southport 457-0095 • www.thaipeppersnc.us Serving decadent and creative Oriental food of the finest quality, prepared with care. A broad range of traditional Thai dishes and sushi are available.
BAKERIES/ COFFEE
PIZZERIAS BAMBINI’S PIZZERIA
AHOY DOUGHNUTS
10 Marina Wynd, Bald Head Island 910-457-1222 delphinacantina.webs.com Mexican cuisine with Spanish and Cuban flare, such as Churrasco Cubano and Pescado Especial—both with plantains.
1513 N Howe St, Southport 477-9352 A New York Style Pizzeria featuring homemade pizza, pasta, desserts, etc. Also serving a selection of beer and wine.
5821 E. Oak Island Dr., Oak Island 250-1005 • www.ahoydoughnuts.com Fresh yeast raised, filled and cake donuts, apple fritters, cinnamon rolls, monkey muffins, twists and more. Handmade daily, family owned.
KAI JOE’S
DRY STREET PUB AND PIZZA
BURNEY’S BAKERY
4722 E Oak Island Dr, Oak Island Phone: (910) 622-1509 Traditional Mexican dishes and specialties.
SAN FELIPE
1671 N. Howe St., Ste. 1, Southport & 4961 Long Beach Rd. SE
Let Us Help You Achieve the Lawn of Your Dreams
101 E. Brown St., Southport 457-5994 www.drystreetpubandpizza.com Known for handmade, original pizzas—including Margherita, “very veggie,” and Greek. Also offers salads, soups and gourmet sandwiches.
FAMOUS SUBS AND PIZZA
1541 N. Howe St., Southport • 457-5143 Recognized regionally for outstanding gyros, calzones and pizzas.
PIZZA SHACK
6212 E. Oak Island Dr., • 278-6781 Offering a variety of pies from classic favorites to Greek white and Hawaiian.
THE PEPPERONI GRILL
• Custom Water Features • Landscape & Hardscape Design • Maintenance
3156 George II Hwy, Boiling Spring Lakes 845-5151 • www.pepperonigrillnc.com Offering eat in, take out and delivery. As well, offering oven toasted subs and calzones.
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PEPPERONI GRILL AT THE BEACH
4320 East Beach Drive • 250-1190 www.pepperonigrillnc.com Open 7 days a week year round. Offering eat in, take out as well as delivery. 4960 Long Beach Rd SE, Southport (910) 457-9432 Family-friendly chain known for its made-toorder pizzas. Dine in, Take Out and Delivery.
PAPA JOHN’S PIZZA
4961 Old Long Beach Rd SE, Southport (910) 454-0757 Take-out/delivery chain offering classic & specialty pizzas, wings & breadsticks, plus desserts.
DOMINO’S (SOUTHPORT)
336-687-8732
3940 Old Bridge Rd. Southport Landscaping • Maintenance • Design • Install
1671 N Howe St #1b, Southport (910) 457-0083
DOMINO’S (OAK ISLAND)
8610 E Oak Island Dr, Oak Island (910) 278-9111 Delivery/carryout chain offering a wide range of pizza, plus chicken & other sides.
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808 N. Howe St., Southport 454-4222 Known for their light and flaky filled croissants with a sweet sugar glaze, plus more.
THE CONFECTIONARY
4346 Long Beach Rd. SE, Southport 457-9310 Featuring jelly donuts, apple fritters, cupcakes, muffins, peach cobbler, bagels and more.
ISLAND JO COFFEE ‘N CAFE
7916 E. Oak Island Drive (910) 250-1677 Homemade bagels, breakfast sandwiches, quiche, specialty coffees and sandwiches.
JUMPIN’ JAVA OAK ISLAND
4022 Old Bridge Rd., Southport • 363-4841 We carry a large variety of gluten free/vegan baked goods, as well as homemade coffee cakes and muffins. Delicious and decadent specialty drinks: lattes, mochas, frapps, hot chocolate, Chai teas and more.
PORT CITY JAVA
113 N. Howe Street, Southport 454-0321 www.portcityjava.com We serve coffees, espresso drinks, fruit smoothies, milkshakes, fresh juices, breakfast and lunch sandwiches and wraps all day. Open year round. Complimentary WiFi. Comfortable inside and outside seating. Coffee catering available.
RUBY’S COFFEEHOUSE AND EATERY
At the Oak Island Pier, 705 Ocean Dr. Oak Island Serving bagels, croissants, sandwiches, hot dogs and coffee right at the pier.
SIDE STREET BAKERY
STAARR CAKES BAKERY
200 Country Club Dr., Suite E, Oak Island 512-8881 www.staarrcakes.com Made from scratch cupcakes, biscuits, and pies using the finest ingredients available. Coffee supplied by an NC roaster.
ICE CREAM CHUCK’S HOMEMADE ICE CREAM 607 N Howe Street, Southport (910) 363-0208 Featuring delicious home made ice cream.
M DAIRY QUEEN
5701 E. Oak Island Dr.,• 278-5371 Featuring the iconic Blizzards, waffle-bowl sundaes, and more frozen treats. *Call for other nearby locations.
FLAVA’S COFFEE AND ICE CREAM
310 W. Bay St., Southport • 457-5150 CLOSED FOR SEASON Flava’s allows guests the choice between many flavors, including death by chocolate, birthday cake, cookies and cream, and more.
LIL & JOHN’S SWEETREAT HOMEMADE ICE CREAM
6324 East Oak Island Drive. Family-owned and operated. Featuring 16 flavors of ultra-premium, homemade ice cream. We use only dairy from grass-fed North Carolina cows and never add artificial flavors or colors.
SPIKE’S DAIRY BAR
201 N. Howe St., Southport, 457-7611 More than just ice cream, Spike’s offers great hot dogs as well. Closed for the Season.
THE SCOOP SHOP
4922 East Oak Island Dr, OKI 910-250-1321 The best ice cream on the beach! Plus made to order cake donuts and fresh hot donuts!
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While we were at the Community Garden taking photos we ran into Tom Lombardi who told us he was leaving to go see to the plantings around the lifeboat they’d just installed at Caswell and Bay. Well, that had to be our next stop! Check out the rudder, our new friend Tom made that .
Look what one of our favorite people, Ami Brown, has created! If you have a boring, drab wall that needs a little life, drop us a line and we’ll put you in touch with Ami.
Southport is getting a new City Manager! Join us in welcoming Gordon Hargrove to town. Mr. Hargrove starts on Nune 11th, and we wish all the best.
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REAL ESTATE
MARKETPLACE gated pool exclusive to homeowners. Enjoy the private seclusion of this home from the wide porches and decks. $259,000 • MLS #100191480 Call Katherine Wooten, Southport Realty, Inc., (910) 620-8962, to view today!
4192-2 Cambridge Cove Circle Easy living comes to mind when you see this beautiful 3 bedroom/ 3 bath townhome in Cambridge Crossing. The outside maintenance and yard work are done for you so you can spend time doing the things you enjoy! The open floor plan offers vaulted ceilings, separate dining area, gas fireplace, and beautiful hardwood floors throughout the main living areas. The master suite is on the main level and has a large walkin closet, en-suite bath with separate walk-in shower, his/her sinks and trey ceiling. There’s even an access to the screened in back porch, where you can enjoy a morning cup of coffee and take in the natural area that surrounds you. If you need a little extra space, there is over-sized 3rd bedroom upstairs with en-suite bath and large walk-in closest . In addition the upstairs offers an abundance of walk-in storage. Just outside the front door, you are steps to the cross over pathway that takes you to amenities of South Harbour Village where you can enjoy the clubhouse, a round of golf, tennis or take a dip in the pool. For the avid boater, there’s a full-service marina, Big Toy Boat Storage and public boat access just down the road. What are you waiting for? This unit is priced right and won’t last long! $257,000 Call Sarah Smith, Southport Realty, Inc., (910) 443-8000, to view today
6088 Turtlewood Dr, Southport This beautiful custom built, William Poole design, 4 bed, 4.5 bath home is located in one of Southport’s sought-after communities, Turtlewood. Features include 1st floor master, cherry hardwood floors, expansive great room, exquisite crown molding, unique trim & gorgeous custom built in bookcases. The kitchen is a chef’s delight & offers cherry cabinets, granite counter tops and high end appliances. If you like to entertain, the creative floor plan offers a formal dining room, glassed in breakfast nook & easy access to the covered outdoor back porch area. There are 2 staircases, one in the great room and one off the kitchen which allows for easy access to the bedrooms and bonus room. Each room upstairs has its own unique en-suite bath and large walk in closets. If you need a little extra space, the second floor has a loft area that can be used as a home office, craft room or kids play area. Schedule a private viewing of this magnificent home and start enjoying your life on the coast! $499,900 • #100218475 Call Sarah Smith, Southport Realty, Inc., (910) 443-8000, to view today!
2748 Sea Vista Dr SW, Supply ICW Water Access Community. The Sabal Palm Cottage is located in the Sea View Community three miles from the Holden Beach Bridge where you can launch your boat from the NC Public Wildlife ramp. This home from H5 Construction is on the marsh with direct water views and kayak launch access. This is a new construction spec 3 bedroom, 2 bath home, the floorplan and footprint cannot be changed. It includes a spacious kitchen, a vaulted ceiling in the family room and an open floor plan. Double Vanities enhance both bathrooms. Buyers may choose the colors for paint, cabinetry and luxury vinyl plank flooring. This home comes with the standard North Carolina Implied Builder’s Warranty at closing. The Sea View Community has it’s own private gated dock to the ICW and a
1014 Softwind Way, Southport The Hammocks at Southport combines excellent construction and location in one wonderful package. These are true custom homes, with all the highend finishes and details you would expect. Convenient to everything, including downtown, the waterfront, ferry, shops and restaurants. Choose a home already completed or under construction, or choose one of 7 beautiful floor plans and customize to your own tastes. This plan is the Lighthouse, with 2210 SF of easy-flow, convenient living on the ground floor, & 390 SF bonus room. The kitchen overlooks the spacious living room with tray ceiling. The master bedroom is located just off the living room and features a walk-in tiled shower and double vanities. Two remaining bedrooms share a hall bath. Covered porches front & rear. Come see! $459,000 • MLS #100097053 Call Pam Hayes, Southport Realty, Inc., (910) 232-6130, to view today!
130 NW 8th Street, Oak Island Quiet West End – A cute and cozy house that feels like home. It’s a great location on the northwest side of Oak Island and still convenient to Swain’s Cut Bridge for easy access on and off the island. Less than a mile to the beach . 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, approx 1300 sf and built in 2017. Listed at $279,900 with Margaret Rudd & Assoc., Inc., REALTORS. Call Connie Kisling at 336-254-6053 for details.
211 West Beach Dr, Oak Island Oceanfront – Welcome to ‘’My Sanctuary’’ where you can relax at this charming oceanfront home. A classic, fully furnished, two bedroom beach bungalow with spectacular ocean views on the sought after, quiet, westend of Oak Island. Enjoy with family and friends or let this proven rental property continue to welcome new and returning beach lovers. Knotty pine throughout compliments the fantastic ocean views from the many windows facing the Atlantic. Oceanfront porch grants direct beach access. Single level living with a wide-open floorplan also boasts covered parking under the home. Listed at $399,995 with Margaret Rudd & Assoc., Inc., REALTORS. Call Paul Colantuno at 240-459-2755 for details.
2447 Lumberton Rd, Boiling Spring Lakes
Come see this updated and move-in ready home with fresh paint and new flooring throughout, as well as new windows. The kitchen has new countertops, new stove and new dishwasher. 3 bedrooms 2 baths with extra room for office, study or den. Just 6 miles from downtown Southport, 10 miles to Oak Island. Listed at $199,900 with Margaret Rudd & Assoc., Inc., REALTORS. Call Rodney Axsom at 910-523-0568 for details.
303 Ocean Drive, Oak Island This beach home will accommodate the whole family and your guests with a master bedroom and full bath downstairs and four more bedrooms and three baths upstairs. Downstairs there’s an open floorplan with a large living and dining area and kitchen all with oak floors. A screened porch is off the living room. The walk way out back has a sitting area and direct access to the beach. Listed at $778,900 with Margaret Rudd & Assoc., Inc., REALTORS®️ Call Elvira Gilbert at 910-619-4087 for details
125 NW 16th Street, Oak Island Great investment opportunity and a rare to find this much square footage find at this price point. One level 4 BR 1 BA home, ready for you to customize! Living, Kitchen and Dining areas are open making it perfect for entertaining. Updated kitchen countertop provides additional breakfast bar area. Kitchen has lots of cabinets and counterspace. Laundry Room provides plenty of space for adding a another bath. New Roof in 2019! Nice large lot with fenced back yard on the quiet west end. Listed at $179,900 with Margaret Rudd & Assoc., Inc., REALTORS®️ Call Lynda Young at 919-452-2793 for details
401 Clarendon Ave, Southport The Southport lifestyle is waiting for you in this beautiful 3 bedroom, 2 1/2 bath home in the heart of historic Southport. Nestled under stately live oaks, on a lovely fenced corner lot, the house is a quick walk to the Southport marina, waterfront, restaurants and shops. Built in 2006, this home fits in seamlessly with the surrounding historic homes plus provides the conveniences of newer construction. The open living-dining-kitchen area gets plenty of natural light and features stunning Ash floors, 12 foot ceilings and charming custom built-ins. Chefs kitchen includes butlers
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pantry with ample space for your wine collection, a six burner gas range top with griddle, and double ovens. The main level master bedroom features an ensuite bath with claw foot tub and spacious separate shower. The upstairs provides a treehouse like setting for the 2 guest rooms, each with a spacious private balcony. There is also abundant room for outdoor living downstairs on the rocking chair front porch or the private screened porch out back. The single car garage is attached and is accessed from Brown street. The property has amazing storage space underneath and there is a conditioned flex space for workshop/studio/office. You will want to see this one! Offered at $599,000 Call Kay Jolliff with Margaret Rudd and Associates, Inc. Realtors at 910-523-0624 for a private showin
102 River Drive, Southport Wow! Expect the unexpected in this mid-century home situated on over 1.25 Acres and overlooking the Cape Fear River. Its a quick walk to all of downtown Southport. The property has a sandy beach and a pier with dock and boat lift to make it easy for you to enjoy getting out on the water. Watch the boat and ship traffic from the large windows in the living area and bedrooms. The living area has lovely original wood floors and the kitchen has been updated with granite counters and appliances and theres oversized pantry space. Theres also a den/flex space which would be great as an office, studio or fitness room. A covered porch area and an expansive open deck plus a screened porch provides lots of options for outdoor living. Theres plenty of room for a pool. The double garage has built in cabinets and work space. The unfinished basement is heated and cooled and provides an additional 676 square feet. Annual flood insurance is only $600+/-. Come see this one! Offered at $999,000 Call Kay Jolliff with Margaret Rudd and Associates, Inc. Realtors at 910-523-0624 for a private showing
206 W Bay Street, Southport Unit W Imagine taking in the sunrises and sunsets over the water from this historic riverfront Southport home situated at the
mouth of the Cape Fear. The property is truly waterfront, as the waterskirt across Bay Street is included. You’ll watch the shrimp boats and sailboats and see the big ships make the turn on their way out to the ocean. The main level features two spacious living areas, a large dining room for family gatherings and entertaining, and an updated kitchen. Living and dining areas feature picturesque water views. There are two bedrooms downstairs and three bedrooms up the central stairway. The home retains its historic charm with details like the pine floors yet it also features contemporary updates. The home is a calm waterside respite just steps away from all downtown Southport has to offer! The property has been owned by only one family since 1888. This is your chance to start a new legacy of memories. Offered at $1,199,000 Call Kay Jolliff with Margaret Rudd and Associates, Inc. Realtors at 910-523-0624 for a private showing
1011 Softwind Way, Southport The Hammocks at Southport – You will enjoy luxury one level living in this impressive 3 bedroom, 2 1/2 bath home filled with extras and upgrades. The open concept plan provides ample space for the large kitchen and living and dining areas. The living area and kitchen has an additional 8 feet that was added to the original plan. The living area opens to an oversized screened porch overlooking the pond though a wall of windows and the 16 foot four panel slider. The kitchen features upgraded appliances including the gas range, upgraded cabinetry and a crushed granite sink. There’s a huge island with seating that’s perfect for entertaining. The master bedroom has wood floors, and a large en suite bath with beautifully tiled walk-in shower. Two guest rooms and a guest bath are on the main level and there is a 375 square foot flex space or 4th bedroom upstairs with a half bath. Outside, there is a patio off the screened porch. The driveway is oversized and leads to the double garage with room for workshop space and Utility sink. Heating system is natural gas, water heater is Rinnai tankless. The irrigation system is on a separate meter. You want to see this special home! Offered at $499,000 Call Kay Jolliff with Margaret Rudd and Associates, Inc. Realtors at 910-523-0624 for a private showing
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