tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34750694270216502052024-03-05T00:07:35.228-05:00Southport SoundingsSouthport NC Living............YOUR COMMUNITY CONNECTIONVicki Burtonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09073483085595132269noreply@blogger.comBlogger48125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3475069427021650205.post-75159138052737789972017-09-05T16:42:00.000-04:002017-10-03T10:07:22.835-04:00September in Southport NC - A Fall Teaser<strong>Every year when September rolls around,</strong> it is always a sweet relief. At the same time I find myself feeling a bit melancholy as yet another summer passes. I have always loved <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjp3P9uBQ9LlhEwsaMNLPxw7Z0jEnT2Kmu2BxKnpthpAMD0dUSv_ucKMkjk9pnb0rE1c-QcInOqigo1Wyie1VMbTJ9sIyKMTel0DsSiwSzQ7dKlGmb1eyCNfTk3bQoBWyZ5jEwiQHwk2v6W/s1600-h/5%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img align="left" alt="5" border="0" height="337" src="https://lh6.ggpht.com/-msxepC8PSYI/UjDVdzCCmrI/AAAAAAAABIQ/_8NdtcnWX5o/5_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; float: left; margin: 7px 7px 0px 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="5" width="640" /></a>September. January may be our official New Year marker, but I’ve never been able to shake the feeling that September is truly the time for reflection and reinvention. It's something palpable that I feel every year at this time and I don't have the words to explain. Outside, the sky and water are bluer, the marshes are still as green as can be, and the light changes are subtle but stunning. Warm days, cool nights and mornings.. can you tell I am ready for this?<br />
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<strong>Coming up Saturday the 14th,</strong> the City of Southport is the sponsoring <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/335876993211078/" rel="tag" target="_blank" title="Plein Air Southport">International Plein Air Worldwide Paint Out</a>, an outdoor<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikRhYviUJeKRPLSr0XJ5kMxbEm3pM7elaTluHRU8d8kDLup1REMBZF55fudtNfClWrVYN8sHKCRWh9Nygit4xnFM1lZv5OO1v_10aoqJhYbfqCSZySY-zK4IRXDKr1lF0CEMCoyC3GaQ_N/s1600-h/plein%252520air%25255B6%25255D.jpg"><img align="right" alt="plein air" border="0" height="322" src="https://lh5.ggpht.com/-yG8Dzc8Gyhc/UjDVfodaxWI/AAAAAAAABIg/lkrww3oCt98/plein%252520air_thumb%25255B4%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border: 0px; display: inline; float: right; margin: 8px 0px 0px 4px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="plein air" width="235" /></a> event, to support artists in the area and bring public art to our streets. From 8:30 to 2:30, each artist will create an original painting of Southport’s historic landscape and buildings. The event is free for artists and the public. For more information contact Randy Jones, Director of Tourism, <a href="http://www.cityofsouthport.com/index.aspx?page=125&recordid=852" rel="tag" target="_blank" title="city of southport">City of Southport</a>.<br />
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<strong><a href="http://wilmingtonbigband.com/" rel="tag" title="wilmington big band"><img align="left" alt="wilmington big band" border="0" height="292" src="https://lh3.ggpht.com/-jiV17IPv58U/UjDVgVUhrVI/AAAAAAAABIo/lAKEspa65Z0/wilmington%252520big%252520band%25255B15%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; float: left; margin: 6px 8px 0px 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="wilmington big band" width="497" /></a>Don't forget Friday night the 20th,</strong> the <a href="http://www.kraybill.org/wbb/docs/TunesWePlay.asp" rel="tag" target="_blank" title="wilmington big band">Wilmington Big Band</a> will be performing songs from the Great American Songbook as <a href="http://savethecape.org/stcwp1/689-2" rel="tag" target="_blank" title="save the cape">Save the Cape</a> presents Jazz at the Cape Fear a fundraiser to benefit their project for a new State Park near Southport formerly the 600 acres of waterfront property along the Cape Fear River being considered for an International shipping terminal. Check out the amazing <a href="https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.507838885952418.1073741869.102463186489992&type=1" rel="tag" target="_blank" title="save the cape silent auction">Silent Auction</a> entrees!<br />
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<strong><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-np8RPL8BraM/UjDVhHsT4tI/AAAAAAAABIw/1UA3R5VRne4/s1600-h/wooden%252520boatshow%252520poster%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img align="right" alt="wooden boatshow poster" border="0" height="470" src="https://lh6.ggpht.com/-YPrHguPx6s8/UjDVhkFfHVI/AAAAAAAABI4/5XEw4iGND3k/wooden%252520boatshow%252520poster_thumb%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; float: right; margin: 7px 6px 0px 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="wooden boatshow poster" width="296" /></a>Down at the old Yacht Basin,</strong> the 4th annual <a href="http://southportwoodenboatshow.com/" rel="tag" target="_blank" title="southport wooden boat show">Southport Wooden Boat Show</a> is expected to be bigger and better than ever! The event kicks off at 10am Saturday, September 28th. There will be all shapes and sizes of wooden boats on display plus, nautical arts and crafts, maritime demonstrations, kid's events, and a chowder cook-off, so get your taste buds ready. Contact: Bert Felton – 910.617.9667 Organized by the Southport Wooden Boat Show Committee and sponsored by <a href="http://www.downtownsouthport.org/" rel="tag" target="_blank" title="downtown southport">Downtown Southport Inc</a>. Here is a nice <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VvaD7j-BVn8" rel="tag" target="_blank" title="southport wooden boat show">video</a> from the <a href="http://stateportpilot.com/" rel="tag" target="_blank" title="state port pilot">State Port Pilot</a> from last year's boat show. <br />
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<strong><a href="http://www.ncbrunswick.com/event/534"><img align="left" alt="king mackeral" border="0" height="267" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlkny12bNfIP32GhlLj5RZl3xwRJUkczuPJCKIcEb1t8oIXfJSjERpjqGQQntJCgcxFbFBsf38omgN7mCwfh2n4GQDDwHZE-ctJ05bMP0SopP9BXLf8CH-4bMa9Nm3FGwvRcjYcyD4l9D2/?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; float: left; margin: 7px 7px 0px 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="king mackeral" width="384" /></a>Peeking over to October,</strong> it's that time again! The annual <a href="https://www.blogger.com/www.usopenkmt.com" rel="tag" target="_blank" title="us open king mackeral tournament">US Open King Mackerel Tournament</a> kicks off again the 5th-7th. It's the largest king mackerel tournament in North Carolina and the second largest on the East coast! With over $100,000 in prizes, there's plenty at stake, plus live music, food, and beverages, on Saturday at the <a href="http://southport-marina.com/" rel="tag" target="_blank" title="southport marina">Southport Marina</a>. Come watch in the afternoon as the boats bring in their hopeful catch to the weigh-in. Public welcome.<br />
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<strong>September - It's a time to enjoy, a time to remember sweet summer days…</strong> it's the start of the Fall fishing season, and it's time to clean out the backyard fire pit, cause you know this is an "R" month and that means oysters! Yeah baby, bring it on!<br />
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<strong>On a final note, for all you Safe Haven fans out there,</strong> and believe me there are thousands of you ready to pack your bags and move to Southport, hold onto your dreams. With a population of only 2800, we are seeing a steady stream of folks itching to get their little piece of heaven that is Southport. If you want to keep tabs on current homes on the market and get a heads up on new properties as the are listed, just give me a call or shoot me an email. I'd love to help you find something! <a href="mailto:southportsoundings@gmail.com">southportsoundings@gmail.com</a> 910.540.0551<br />
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Vicki Burtonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09073483085595132269noreply@blogger.comSouthport, NC 28461, USA33.921563 -78.02026769999997733.8952135 -78.060608199999976 33.9479125 -77.979927199999977tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3475069427021650205.post-21152663930378782272015-06-28T13:47:00.000-04:002016-05-23T13:35:00.620-04:004th of July in Southport NC – Celebration of Freedom, Fun, Family, and Food<a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-pEimMJ9G_ws/T_CLI-nZLOI/AAAAAAAACmI/-kdB0XFVMds/s1600-h/30%25255B5%25255D.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img align="left" alt="30" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgl6ocndfShdx4toywu0w1SxxfRSCDXHvVpS0fQgZkWG4hXsADpaXAdlO6ooWn7cK_Ae8s_o8gUV6mebkTJh3LNPsV50-hRRIuzALUSlUZ2VBvP9VvvqJws8qfqbCwkSzo5NeajZg99Nqo/?imgmax=800" height="335" style="background-image: none; border-width: 0px; display: inline; float: left; margin: 6px 5px 0px 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="30" width="374" /></a><strong>In spite of record-breaking temperatures, they still come.</strong> And they come in droves. They come for the funnel cakes, the bloomin' onions, the crafts, the music, the street dance, the parade, and the fireworks. But for those living in Southport, porch-sitting, crowd-watching, corn-holing, hotdog-eating, margarita-mixing, and other various modes of chillin' are a welcomed respite. <br />
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<strong>The town never looks better than it does right now.</strong> If you feel that there seems to be a serious lack of patriotism in our<a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-BZcr_B1o-mM/T_JQF8STvuI/AAAAAAAACpI/AWnE5TlhK7g/s1600-h/59%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img align="right" alt="59" border="0" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-fATCSrdPqL4/T_CLNEMTjpI/AAAAAAAACpM/TuXOWRSzizE/59_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" height="201" style="background-image: none; border-bottom-color: initial; border-bottom-style: initial; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-color: initial; border-left-style: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-color: initial; border-right-style: initial; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-color: initial; border-top-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; float: right; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 3px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="59" width="304" /></a> country these days, then this is just what the doctor ordered. For the next five days, Southport will transform itself into a virtual sea of red, white, and blue. Under the canopy of ancient live oaks, <a href="http://www.nc4thofjuly.com/festival_events/festival_arts_and_crafts.html" rel="tag" target="_blank" title="southport nc arts and crafts 4th of july">Franklin Square Park</a> will hold over a hundred artist and craftsman booths, and enough food vendors to keep you satisfied until you can make your way down to the bottom of Howe St. for serious festival food and 'round the clock live music and Cape Fear river backdrop rounding out the scene. <br />
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<strong>The </strong><a href="http://www.nc4thofjuly.com/festival_events/festival_childerns_games.html" rel="tag" target="_blank" title="firemans competition southport nc"><strong>Fireman’s Competition</strong></a><strong> on Saturday will be a heated one this year… literally.</strong> The forecast calls for hot, hot, hot. I really don’t know how they do it in full turn-out gear. The popular <a href="http://www.nc4thofjuly.com/festival_events/festival_childerns_games.html" rel="tag" target="_blank" title="kids games southport nc">Kid’s Games</a> on the Garrison lawn is Tuesday, with registration at 8am and free t-shirts to the early birds. Also on Tuesday at the Garrison is the quite moving <a href="http://www.nc4thofjuly.com/festival_events/festival_naturalization_ceremony.html" rel="tag" target="_blank" title="southport nc naturalization ceremony">Naturalization Ceremony</a> starting at 4pm. With the 4th falling on a Wednesday this year, the main events are a lot more spread out and I’m guessing crowds will be smaller. North Carolina's largest and oldest <a href="http://www.nc4thofjuly.com/festival_events/festival_parade.html" rel="tag" target="_blank" title="4th of july parade southport nc">4th of July parade</a> starts at 11AM and no matter how many times you see it, it is ALWAYS a huge crowd-pleaser. The bands, the belles, the clowns, the Shriners, the dancers, and much more, make for an all around old-fashioned good time. <br />
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<strong>Southport’s 4th of July Festival,</strong> of course, ends with a BANG at 9:00 PM as fireworks over the water put the suitable<a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-LtDsyJn-3gY/T_CLPpvtqwI/AAAAAAAACm4/fvwBP8ApKHs/s1600-h/4th%252520of%252520July_southport_fireworks_320%25255B75%25255D.jpg"><img align="right" alt="4th of July_southport_fireworks_320" border="0" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-I6zM4FgBeU0/T_CLQW_4LeI/AAAAAAAACnA/zTpsuQ704_s/4th%252520of%252520July_southport_fireworks_320_thumb%25255B72%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" height="274" style="background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; float: right; margin: 4px 0px 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="4th of July_southport_fireworks_320" width="316" /></a> exclamation point on the entire celebration. I can say for sure the fireworks are still my favorite part...lying on a blanket by the water...watching the bobbing of boats out in the river until the launch barge fires that first missile in the air. Then it's just time to relax and enjoy the show. <br />
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<strong>So if you fancy a simpler time</strong>......if you still like parades and pageantry, music and street dances, the smell of greasy food, kids and parents in their finest red, white, and blue.....well you might just like what the Southport 4th of July festival has to offer. I'm pretty sure there's not a birthday celebration anywhere quite like it. One little <a href="http://i228.photobucket.com/albums/ee240/vickspicksAR/southportmap.jpg" rel="tag" title="4th of july traffic map">insider tip</a> for the visitors. Park on the EAST side of Howe St. facing out of town and you'll find your traffic time cut in half when you leave after the fireworks. Be safe and "let freedom ring." <br />
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<strong>Happy Birthday America.</strong> <br />
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<a href="http://www.nc4thofjuly.com/2012%20festival%20calendar.pdf" rel="tag" target="_blank" title="southport 4th of july schedule">Schedule</a> <br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3475069427021650205.post-47189169401966751642015-04-10T10:10:00.000-04:002016-05-23T13:32:43.934-04:00Southport NC - Hello Spring! We Have Been Waiting for You!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhP045mpDxJ8QHqc7jlB7uKX5gF_dUeC07YIGEb74SKG9b1EiRjmcrbMQfL4B1Wsn_hHasCZ1ncjJKr1OzepGMv2C6bL6S1iOdGaKHUEHvTs_7lzUNW7fpYNVEHOYgQ1ga2MA6yULvfN7gR/s1600-h/67.jpg"><img align="left" alt="6" border="0" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-7_5p10w3048/U67MeK9gCFI/AAAAAAAAEZI/hSs0r1wIwEY/6_thumb4.jpg?imgmax=800" height="772" style="background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; float: left; margin: 0px 8px 0px 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="6" width="684" /></a><strong>Like everyone else, I have been patiently waiting for the sweet arrival of Spring!</strong> Not that we here in Southport can complain about our winters here... I know it's all relative but STILL!!!! For folks that moved here seeking respite from all those COLD places, I'm sure they were starting to think, "What the heck… we've been duped!"<br />
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<strong>So here it is April,</strong> and we are starting anew. If you haven't noticed, our magnificent Live Oak canopy is shedding profusely right now. It's an evergreen oak that keeps its leaves all winter, only to lose them all when the new buds push them off in the Spring. You would think it was Fall right now if it weren't for all the blooming azaleas, camellias, jasmine and wisteria blooming everywhere.<br />
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<strong>If you're going to be around Easter weekend,</strong> the official kick-off of Spring in Southport is the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/408780369207248/?source=1" rel="tag" target="_blank" title="Southport Spring Festival">Spring Festival/Chili Cook-Off</a> held every year at Franklin Square Park, a 25 year tradition. Running from 10am until 5pm on Friday and 10am until 4pm on Saturday, this festival features a wide variety of activities such as musical entertainment, handmade arts and crafts, children’s activities, azaleas and other plants for sale, and food vendors. Included is a Chili Cook-Off, so get your taste buds ready to vote for the People’s Choice Award. Hope to see you there!<br />
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I'm pretty sure there's not a birthday celebration anywhere quite like it. </p> <p><strong>Come down today</strong> and see the crowd favorite <a title="southport firemans competition" href="http://www.nc4thofjuly.com/festival_events/festival_childerns_games.html" rel="tag">Fireman’s Competition</a><strong></strong><strong>… It will be a heated one this year… literally.</strong> The forecast calls for a little break in the heat, with a chance of thunderstorms to cool things off. This is good news for the firemen in full turn-out gear. On July 2-4, there will be <a title="southport 4th of july band line up, southport 4th of july music" href="http://www.nc4thofjuly.com/events-calendar/entertainment/" rel="tag">musical entertainment</a> starting at 1 pm at the Garrison and the Waterfront Stage. The popular <a title="southport kids games 4th of july" href="http://www.nc4thofjuly.com/festival_events/festival_childerns_games.html" rel="tag">Kid’s Games</a> on the Garrison lawn for 5 and under and the Waterfront Park for kids 6-11 is Thursday, with registration at 8am and free t-shirts to the early birds.  Also on Thursday at the Garrison is the always moving <a title="southport naturalization ceremony" href="http://www.nc4thofjuly.com/festival_events/festival_naturalization_ceremony.html" rel="tag">Naturalization Ceremony</a> starting at 4pm. This year the 4th falls on a Friday and North Carolina's largest and oldest <a title="southport 4th of july parade" href="http://www.nc4thofjuly.com/festival_events/festival_parade.html" rel="tag">4th of July Parade</a> starts at 11AM. No matter how many times you see it, it is ALWAYS a huge crowd-pleaser. The bands, the belles, the clowns, the Shriners, the dancers, and much more, make for an all around old-fashioned good time. And then for <em>my</em> favorite event of all, there is nothing like lying on a blanket by the water, looking out at all the boats anchored in the river, listening to the last band, waiting on darkness to fall, and hearing that first BOOOOM… and the <a title="http://www.nc4thofjuly.com/events-calendar/fireworks/" href="http://www.nc4thofjuly.com/events-calendar/fireworks/" rel="tag">fireworks</a> begin! After 30 years, I never get tired of it. One little <a href="http://i228.photobucket.com/albums/ee240/vickspicksAR/southportmap.jpg">insider tip</a> for those driving in, park on the EAST side of Howe St. facing out of town so you'll be making rights headed out. You'll find your traffic time cut in half when you are getting out after the fireworks. Click <a title="southport 4th of july traffic" href="http://www.nc4thofjuly.com/traffic-patterns/" rel="tag">HERE</a> to see a map of this year's traffic flow patterns. Be safe out there and "let freedom ring." <strong>Happy Birthday America.</strong></p> <p><strong><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhh41viLGatqYkGVxLiBmG68DqNakI-iug_1sy4R1a-yJ0csZIGfdIXp5YOH5DgeJAS2nwZIKjTrEJS7lD8KEUSiMwuBNO6TkVLiPEL62xhbJ3EU1wu2pZOIeMOoDjC197ymOWlBPiQ2qLP/s1600-h/26%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="26" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="26" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-MQIHavqdwFU/U67pYSf0msI/AAAAAAAAEbw/f2iNJbaBLP4/26_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="181" /></a>  <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwmSvH3h3a_BOFLufV1Cz3Q8T1ziNKvJgZDSjni97yq_JKjai-hg77fRkJcnI27vKEMKHFQ8Y1c_UdbCsaQ9iXp5djurZVw7U1GqQR89Mr0pOE6jmYGLXNbBIBPJ0gi9FBY-JNEF6mTXEg/s1600-h/41%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="41" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; 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Everyone needs a good buyer's agent, right? I'm you girl… <a href="mailto:southportsoundings@gmail.com">southportsoundings@gmail.com</a>  910-540-0551</p> <p> <div id="scid:0767317B-992E-4b12-91E0-4F059A8CECA8:bc0bf68f-1940-4508-93fe-03f68ba0052d" class="wlWriterEditableSmartContent" style="float: none; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px">Technorati Tags: <a href="http://technorati.com/tags/southport+nc+4th+of+july" rel="tag">southport nc 4th of july</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/4th+of+july+in+southport+nc" rel="tag">4th of july in southport nc</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/southport+nc+parade" rel="tag">southport nc parade</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/southport+nc+fireworks" rel="tag">southport nc fireworks</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/southport+nc+firemans+competition" rel="tag">southport nc firemans competition</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/southport+nc+naturalization+ceremony" rel="tag">southport nc naturalization ceremony</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/southport+nc+homes" rel="tag">southport nc homes</a></div></p> Vicki Burtonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09073483085595132269noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3475069427021650205.post-12181767202173848612013-02-19T14:58:00.001-05:002016-05-23T13:38:40.635-04:00Safe Haven – Southport NC - Showing Off Our True Colors<blockquote>
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<strong><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpfnH-3AEp1fsOHtgLydNcsVr-SPKl-aZepu37pWyeYLAjprx8VJwnPbA3c2Q1LcVcV3a3ran6aEiydi_9kjTm8fOI36UcUPoX7fVwdl-XwWRRWv15pQakUobxS2mY5ND5Gu8SQEw8NQGO/s1600-h/20%25255B93%25255D.jpg"><img align="left" alt="20" border="0" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-ZA-h9K5vxvc/USPZMunXgAI/AAAAAAAAA5U/vuNLpusR7N8/20_thumb%25255B90%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" height="266" style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; float: left; margin: 6px 10px 0px 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="20" width="266" /></a>It’s no doubt that folks in </strong><a href="https://www.facebook.com/SouthportNCHomes" rel="tag" target="_blank" title="southport nc homes"><strong>Southport NC</strong></a><strong> were chomping at the bit last week,</strong> waiting for the local and national premier of the movie Safe Haven on Valentine's Day. The town has never looked so good and many were heard leaving the theatre saying the real star of the movie was indeed Southport. As a long-time resident, I can't disagree. Our little town of <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/southportnc" rel="tag" target="_blank" title="southport nc">Southport</a> fit Nicholas Sparks' Safe Haven script like a glove... as it was the author's first movie that takes place in the same NC town as the book. The local scene was quite a hit with the actors and production crew as well, with many local business benefitting by the filming and patronage at many of our favorite local haunts including, <a href="http://www.fishyfishycafe.com/" rel="tag" target="_blank" title="southport nc restaurants">Fishy Fishy</a>, <a href="http://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g49552-d2290787-Reviews-Old_American_Fish_Company-Southport_North_Carolina.html" rel="tag" target="_blank" title="southport nc restaurants">Old American Fish</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Moore-Street-Market/281300795230713" rel="tag" target="_blank" title="southport nc restaurants">Moore Street Market</a>, <a href="http://portsofcallsouthport.blogspot.com/" rel="tag" target="_blank" title="southport nc fine dining restaurants">Ports of Call</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Taylor-Cuisine-Cafe-Catering-Inc/132576272703?sid=0.6872906044591218" rel="tag" target="_blank" title="southport nc restaurants">Taylor's</a> and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Loco-Jos-Bar-Grill/106491792706965?sid=0.9764170553535223" rel="tag" target="_blank" title="southport nc restaurants">Loco Jo's</a>. Here is some of what they had to say... <i><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Quotes are from Wilmington Star interviews by Cassie Foss</span></i></div>
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<em>A: "It was one of the best movie-making experiences I've ever been a part of. You've got little town, you've got all these great people, you've got these beaches and warm water. <a href="http://southportsoundings.blogspot.com/2012/07/4th-of-july-in-southport-nc-all-for.html" rel="tag" title="4th of july southport nc">Fourth of July</a> was awesome. It's a really hoppin' little place. How often do you get to shoot a movie in the town that the story is written about? It was something I won't forget."</em></div>
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<em>A: "It's a very small-town feel, similar to what I grew up in. It was just a very friendly kind of community that welcomed us and made us feel very at home. I actually loved hanging out …with the people from Southport and Oak Island. How can you not be talkative when everyone's showing love? I've been places that were not as welcoming or easygoing."</em></div>
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<strong>Q: Do you think that easygoing charm will come across in the film?</strong></div>
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<em><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWVmuI3yNxPaZN5Q3_kiKAU4y4PkjVGrPrTYU_nwxQv-3LeGBjKPf6oJ3rnFHWpkARoABhUljDe6bhlEk2QdY0NRnvMfW0qkYERa8nzMldhDfsshvfe3VTNs13RbnrGKsXW1TRYpFjmSgo/s1600-h/yacht%252520basin_16%25255B58%25255D.jpg"><img align="left" alt="yacht basin_16" border="0" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/--WaFk9ucjnw/USPZQ_tcapI/AAAAAAAAA50/ZR_mQpxS8R0/yacht%252520basin_16_thumb%25255B55%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" height="231" style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; float: left; margin: 8px 7px 0px 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="yacht basin_16" width="404" /></a>A: I think <a href="http://www.visitnc.com/media/videos/100004/1/recent/?vncaction=8#behind-the-scenes-with-the-cast-of-safe-haven" rel="tag" target="_blank" title="safe haven southport nc">Southport's personality</a> will come across in the movie. <a href="http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0002120/" rel="tag" target="_blank" title="southport nc safe haven">Lasse Hallström</a> does an amazing job of capturing that feel of, there's a simplicity and appreciation for life that you feel. It's a slower pace, which is nice, and there's a pace and a tone to this movie that is really cathartic in a lot of ways. It ramps up as you go, but you can really feel the essence of Southport in the movie.</em></div>
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<strong>Q: What was filming in Southport like?</strong></div>
<em>A: "I had a little place just above the <a href="http://www.waterwayguide.com/marina_close-ups/southport-marina-nc" rel="tag" target="_blank" title="southport nc marina">marina</a>. I would wake up every morning – it was just me and my dog – I'd go down and grab some breakfast down by the water. It was beautiful and the people there were beautiful. I cannot speak highly enough of the way we were treated in Southport and also just the general beauty of the people and the place. It holds a very special place in my heart now.</em><br />
<em>If the film goes really well, then I think Southport's gonna get a lot of attention … It's not like when you go to a town and<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjItKGCMUrvbWz807XfFTTxEv1t5qlFdlN-XYy8FQqcsT6VXwP8XuU6V6bC57J_trRslp3OSiy8I-RsL8-EjwRIVrWD8cxSumbEMbA3FZdgJIZmf2HvDiJwH1SS32NF1zh7tjr3fbvbRbJi/s1600-h/safe%252520haven%252520_17%25255B7%25255D.jpg"><img align="right" alt="safe haven _17" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQMdDMtK3baQxcLylowultI1XvuttVXac9dsTeQ1NCmJ6nhg72a8hxqIymZ_Gx_EOou9khwtZIEbPmQIv4qoVRSazpRT0Kul738FA8T8TP4QTi4kSqFkdDxFFRrnakdqfS8t5VQDDXDaud/?imgmax=800" height="312" style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; float: right; margin: 6px 1px 0px 2px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="safe haven _17" width="504" /></a> you're like, "It kinda looks the way it did in the film." It totally is the film. It's like a character in it. You see the Yacht Basin, you see Fishy Fishy and all these places along the waterfront and Oak Island. It's just so Southport, which is awesome. I think if it somehow helps the town, then that will be fantastic. Southport helped us so much, so hopefully the film will also help it."</em><br />
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<em>"It’s not every day that you get to shoot in the location where the story is set. It’s gorgeous in Southport and I just loved it. It’s kind of a hidden gem. Everything about it was amazing. It was honestly one of the best summers of my life so far because it was so calm. I loved the breeze, the nature; the people on the street were so lo-key and chill. Instead of running up to us, like, ‘Oh, my God,’ they were like, ‘Hey, how are you enjoying our town?’ It was really nice. And, oh my Gosh, the Christmas store. On down time, we’d go there – Christmas in the summer! – and buy Christmas ornaments. It was a really cute place. I think something about the South in general, you have more time in the day and you get to enjoy each moment and not rush to the next."</em><br />
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<em><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-F6qfnEby2pA/USPZUMDOGRI/AAAAAAAAA6M/bZ1ko7ArVWM/s1600-h/parade40%25255B29%25255D.jpg"><img align="left" alt="parade40" border="0" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-3UaWeacCUgc/USPZVNOkChI/AAAAAAAAA6U/yD81Jyvk75o/parade40_thumb%25255B26%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" height="298" style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; float: left; margin: 9px 6px 0px 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="parade40" width="429" /></a>"I think Southport is one of the most beautiful towns. Ten years ago, I was here for the filming of</em><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000P0J0DS/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B000P0J0DS&linkCode=as2&tag=stylesubstanc-20"><em> A Walk to Remember</em></a><em>. I remember walking down here and I said, “I have to find a book for this place one day." </em><br />
And he did! Sparks has a lot of nice things to say about Southport in an interview with <a href="http://www.visitnc.com/media/videos/100004/1/recent/?vncaction=8#safe-haven-film-sites-in-southport" rel="tag" target="_blank" title="southport nc safe haven locations">VisitNC</a> … The box office numbers for it’s Valentine’s Day opening and first weekend, <a href="http://www.starnewsonline.com/article/20130218/ARTICLES/130219674/1050/ENT?template=printpicart" rel="tag" title="southport nc safe haven scenes">Safe Haven brings in 30 million</a>, more than it cost to produce the entire movie! <br />
<strong>And Don’t forget the kids!</strong> They did a terrific job. Watch them <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bGruGP_Oq18" rel="tag" title="safe haven kids southport nc">here</a>. <br />
The local pride was overwhelming for some<strong>. </strong><em>"To see my hometown of 60 years on the big screen like that – I can’t describe how that feels," </em>said City Clerk Regina Alexander. <em>"I’m so, so proud."</em><br />
Bravo Southport... well done!<br />
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Vicki Burtonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09073483085595132269noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3475069427021650205.post-1511367998933409862012-04-05T17:34:00.013-04:002012-04-21T21:03:38.666-04:00Southport NC- Spring Festival, Chili Cook-Off, Azaleas, and More…<a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-GUwiPudORps/T39i1KMGkLI/AAAAAAAACiM/zCiTvN-Tnnk/s1600-h/Springfest1_500%25255B9%25255D.jpg"><img align="left" alt="Springfest1_500" border="0" height="455" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-e831Oyrm2Bc/T39i1_nzc9I/AAAAAAAACiU/BZkfEuDwSRY/Springfest1_500_thumb%25255B6%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; float: left; margin: 9px 10px 0px 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="Springfest1_500" width="604" /></a>Every year, <a href="http://www.downtownsouthport.org/3701.html" rel="tag" target="_blank" title="downtown southport events">Downtown Southport Inc.</a> and the <a href="http://www.southport-oakisland-kiwanis.org/Activities.html" rel="tag" target="_blank" title="southport nc kiwanis">Kiwanis Club</a> help us celebrate the arrival of Spring in Southport. This will be the 27th Annual Spring Festival featuring over 100 crafters, live entertainment, local food vendors, a kid's playground and games, and an azalea plant sale. The festival runs 10 am-5pm April 6th and 7th. On Saturday is the big Chili Cook-off prepared by locals who know how to make it best. Tickets are $5, and this year there are 9 entries including the Coast Guard's SAR Alarm Chili, Southport Fire Department's Firehouse Chili, Gray Connelly's Devil's Sphincter Chili, the Jamaican Jerks Chili Team from Lumberton, Richard Hinnant's Kickin' Black-eyed Chili, Southport Sailing's Boat House Chili, PJ Brown's Zydeco Chili, the State Port Pilot's Hot off the Press Chili, and the Trinity United Methodist Women's Church Lady Chili! Also on Saturday is a <a href="http://www.downtownsouthport.org/5KBrochure.pdf" target="_blank" title="southport nc 5k">5k run/walk</a> at 8:00am. <br />
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<strong>Every year the attendance has grown…</strong> I hear 12,000 are expected! It's great to see so many folks around this week, strolling, sitting at the waterfront, eating hotdogs and ice cream cones… It feels almost like the 4th of July… but lots cooler!!! Speaking of cooler, wow! I thought our entire Winter was nothing short of amazing… and Spring has not disappointed. It has been just gorgeous, week after week. My only complaint is the bloom came early and went quickly.<br />
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<strong>For anyone in town over Easter</strong> that's been looking at the possibility of buying a home or weekend getaway in Southport, there are finally a few new listings that are intriguing I think. I'll be around all weekend if you see anything you'd like to take a peek at. You can reach me on my cell at 910.540.0551 or <a href="mailto: southportsoundings@gmail.com" rel="tag" target="_blank" title="southport nc homes">email</a> me.<br />
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<strong>So get out and enjoy yourselves!</strong> Southport has so many great places to eat these days… Check out <a href="http://brunswickblast.blogspot.com/" rel="tag" target="_blank" title="southport nc events">Brunswick Blast</a> for links to area restaurants. AND you can vote for your favorite! You're also welcome to join in the fun in the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/southportnc/" rel="tag" target="_blank" title="southport nc facebook">Southport NC Facebook group.</a> Happy Spring everyone… Summer will be here before ya know it!<br />
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And a fantastic festival it was! After the rains cleared late Friday, Saturday could not have been prettier. The whole town was packed to the gills and having a great time. If you missed it, check out the recap below...<br />
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<div class="wlWriterEditableSmartContent" id="scid:0767317B-992E-4b12-91E0-4F059A8CECA8:46067b48-6c62-43e8-a411-31d39ef4b145" style="display: inline; float: none; margin: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Technorati Tags: <a href="http://technorati.com/tags/southport+nc+festival" rel="tag">southport nc festival</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/southport+nc+chili+cook+off" rel="tag">southport nc chili cook off</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/southport+nc+easter+events" rel="tag">southport nc easter events</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/spring+activities+in+southport+nc" rel="tag">spring activities in southport nc</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/southport+nc+homes" rel="tag">southport nc homes</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/southport+nc+real+estate+market" rel="tag">southport nc real estate market</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/spring+in+southport+nc" rel="tag">spring in southport nc</a></span></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comSouthport, NC 28461, USA33.921563 -78.02026769999997733.907057 -78.04410369999998 33.936068999999996 -77.996431699999974tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3475069427021650205.post-13175717860608651502011-09-18T13:24:00.000-04:002011-09-23T15:40:39.970-04:00Southport NC– Fall is in the Air<p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-2fBYrcqnTuo/Tnzc2JNBtqI/AAAAAAAACUc/6icsfVvwS6Q/s1600-h/fall_3334.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="fall_33" border="0" alt="fall_33" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbQ2tcjPypTf8a43sX9q5Rq5GjO1Q4qRgSUc5qMqTmL8vqY3tSnJW1VlPaKw8RmRq5y2Lghw90E5vsVUG6bCBHHUexT3iycaNOh5FaW7C_Cn-kGwD_9xQsipHGJ1fzdIcKuxb2a9_AW-U/?imgmax=800" width="810" height="600" /></a></p> <p><strong><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-YepSg4X4DMY/Tnzc39ypnhI/AAAAAAAACUk/qc3WIueqc_w/s1600-h/Kate_89_500113.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; margin: 5px 8px 0px 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; float: left; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Kate_89_500" border="0" alt="Kate_89_500" align="left" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-QJVJKFNufY8/Tnzc4JQH0nI/AAAAAAAACUo/TU-0J-Z6euk/Kate_89_500_thumb111.jpg?imgmax=800" width="93" height="93" /></a>My daughter Kate, when she was little,</strong> used to say when she was really excited, "Yipeee, Yip! Yip! Yip!" just for emphasis. She coined it but we've all used it ever since when we want to show a little extra enthusiasm. So that's how I'm feeling right now with the change in seasons, marked by cool nights, even cooler mornings, sparkles on the water, and all the other telltale signs of Fall.</p> <p><strong>There are ple<a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-8B6lSXjp7Gc/Tnzc465g2kI/AAAAAAAACUs/QuCGew8y9BU/s1600-h/RedMolly51.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; margin: 9px 10px 0px 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; float: left; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="RedMolly" border="0" alt="RedMolly" align="left" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-OsAAWE_9O4E/Tnzc5YH0b2I/AAAAAAAACUw/m4fVYjvsYEY/RedMolly_thumb45.jpg?imgmax=800" width="227" height="185" /></a>nty of happenings coming up so lets get to it.</strong> Starting out, if you haven't ventured out to <a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-iL-iWyyDekc/Tnzc53RglUI/AAAAAAAACU0/dVjv7VlDvO8/s1600-h/Frank20.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; margin: 5px 0px 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; float: right; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Frank" border="0" alt="Frank" align="right" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-bodhHJJs2zc/Tnzc6SdYXxI/AAAAAAAACU4/CLStTZ5BGh4/Frank_thumb18.jpg?imgmax=800" width="206" height="327" /></a><a title="Live music venue southport nc" href="http://playhouse211.com/" rel="tag" target="_blank">Playhouse 211</a></a> yet for a play or a concert, you owe it to yourself to do so. For the few that made it out for <a title="Red Molly" href="http://www.redmolly.com/" rel="tag" target="_blank"><strong>Red Molly</strong></a> last night, what a treat that was! These talented ladies just raised the bar for live music in Southport and undoubtedly made some new fans. As Brunswick County's newest performing arts theater, 81 seats create an intimate environment for audiences and performers . Playhouse 211 also is the only theatre in the County to offer beer and wine during performances. Coming up is jazz great <b><a title="Frank Vignola Southport" href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pIU8Uspfkl0&feature=related" rel="tag">Frank Vignola in Concert</a></b> September 30 - October 2. Fri/Sat shows begin at 7 and Sun at 3.   910.200.7785   </p> <p><em>"Frank Vignola is one of the most extraordinary guitarists performing before the public today. His stunning virtuosity has made him the guitarist of choice for many of the world's top musicians, including Ringo Starr, Madonna, Donald Fagen, Wynton Marsalis, Tommy Emmanuel, the Boston Pops, the New York Pops, and guitar legend Les Paul, who named Vignola to his "Five Most Admired Guitar List" for the Wall Street Journal. Vignola's jaw-dropping technique explains why the New York Times deemed him "one of the brightest...stars of the guitar".</em> <font color="#4f81bd"><a title="Playhouse 211 southport" href="http://playhouse211.com/purchase%20tickets.html" rel="tag" target="_blank">Tickets</a></font>: $30 per person </p> <p><strong><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFNySV4qIwbmqhkmHlcYnaMAshgkDLNvES5s5d3008HllGZCBuFjBIRt4W3z-sVMuLZtP2rB6ZFWsdeP4LpItcYqP6AhQ9BRGd5dxMXYChRBQk-oETLVm4EdC3lRGqllGezOF35-tFAaw/s1600-h/flounder%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; margin: 7px 5px 0px 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; float: left; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="flounder" border="0" alt="flounder" align="left" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-zl4paod8B-w/Tnzc7fkj0BI/AAAAAAAACVA/5oURcm2Sfbc/flounder_thumb%25255B4%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="240" height="204" /></a>It's not too late fishermen.</strong> Coming up this Saturday the 24th is the 4th annual <a title="Southport flounder tournament" href="http://www.baycreekclassic.com" rel="tag" target="_blank"><strong>Bay Creek Classic Benefit Flounder Tournament</strong></a><strong>.</strong> This is a benefit tournament for Brandon Matthews –<em> "He is a great emblem of “Old Southport” and the tradition of Robert Ruark. Just the same, he represents the new generations of anglers and outdoor enthusiasts. This tournament is a dedication to and reflection of Brandon and the invaluable Cape Fear River."</em> Read Brandon's story <a title="bay creek classic flounder tournament" href="http://www.baycreekclassic.com/bstory.html" rel="tag" target="_blank">here</a>. Captains Meeting & Registration on Friday 9/23 from 5-8pm at the Wildlife Boat Ramp on Fish Factory Road. 910.363.4038 </p> <p>Contact Kerry Matthews for any questions you can email her at <a href="mailto:ncflounders@yahoo.com">ncflounders@yahoo.com</a>. </p> <p><strong>Meanwhile, back in Southport,</strong> is the 2nd annual <b><a title="southport nc wooden boat show" href="www.southportwoodenboatshow.com" rel="tag" target="_blank">Southport Wooden Boat Show</a></b> on the 24th from<a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-p09J2L1mtzc/Tnzc8cEII9I/AAAAAAAACVE/wKloJ81S34k/s1600-h/wooden-boat-show17.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; margin: 5px 0px 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; float: right; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="wooden boat show" border="0" alt="wooden boat show" align="right" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-FqteMoQrwUQ/Tnzc87AAUVI/AAAAAAAACVI/Z86rOiCBI38/wooden-boat-show_thumb15.jpg?imgmax=800" width="284" height="188" /></a> 10-4. This is an event that showcases the historic heritage of wooden boats and their commercial and recreational value to Southport and the surrounding area. Providing education and enjoyment of the crafts, skills, and knowledge related to wooden boats, their construction, their history and their restoration. Wooden Boats, demonstrations, nautical/maritime exhibits and vendors, children's events, and participation from NC Maritime Museum @ Southport. Old Yacht Basin Area Bay & Moore Streets. Southport . Contact: Jeanne Crabtree at 910.457.5223. Organized by the Southport Wooden Boat Show Committee of <a title="downtown southport inc" href="http://www.downtownsouthport.org/index.htm" rel="tag" target="_blank">Downtown Southport Inc</a>. </p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-G5tpMEjXtrU/Tnzc9XtSKTI/AAAAAAAACVM/FE8BI6O4LJQ/s1600-h/ArtisansGallery18.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; margin: 7px 12px 0px 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; float: left; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="ArtisansGallery" border="0" alt="ArtisansGallery" align="left" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXmLDIQxCfVTIUq9UnXN3upbRtiwtLq5OuigDn1wyT2nDBUmScGg9Xd1TyNrqSJalHvKiLcKb7zVc7zK7bJauB8wozYwVz11tmDy0J4NGLGBZJiKgs0ZMTF9CNYtIQms2QOR8id2CJ3hw/?imgmax=800" width="260" height="174" /></a><strong>The Artisans of St. James</strong> are hosting a fun "red carpet" event at the St. James Community Center on <b>Tuesday, September 27</b>, 2011, from 7-9 PM. This "Evening with the Arts" will have Broadway-themed entertainment as well as an art show and competition, and a 50/50 raffle. Proceeds will provide art scholarships for area seniors going on to study art and art materials grants for Brunswick County teachers. </p> <p>Your $10 ticket for this benefit includes a glass of wine or soft drink and an opportunity to vote for your favorite Broadway-inspired piece of art, done by members of the Artisans. There are no sales permitted that evening … this is a fun “get to know the artists” event! There will also be musical entertainment. The Community Center is located on 211 across from the St. James entrance. Tickets to "with Regards to Broadway" may be charged by phone at 253-0767 ext. 3 or purchased at the following locations Artistry, Baked with Love, Boo & Roo's, Cattail Cottage, Ricky Evans Art Gallery, and Uncorked by the Sea Wine Shop & Gallery. Checks should be made payable to "The Artisans of St. James". For questions, email <a href="mailto:allielull@ec.rr.com">allielull@ec.rr.com</a>.</p> <p><strong>Thousands of fishermen will descend on Southport</strong> September 29 - October 1, 2011 for the annual <b><a title="US Open King Mackerel Tournament Southport NC" href="http://usopenkmt.com" rel="tag" target="_blank">U.S. Open King Mackerel<img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; margin: 6px 0px 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; float: right; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="DSCF5808_600" border="0" alt="DSCF5808_600" align="right" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-RT5WgizFRt0/Tnzc-AFMZMI/AAAAAAAACVU/3zg1fcjUc0U/DSCF5808_60065.jpg?imgmax=800" width="301" height="227" /> Tournament</a>.  </b>Over $100,000 in prizes. Come to <a title="Southport NC Marina" href="http://southport-marina.com" rel="tag" target="_blank">Southport Marina</a> and watch the boats bring in their fish to the official weigh-in. There'll be lots of entertainment, food, and beer on tap on Saturday. If you're an early riser it's so worth it to go down to the waterfront at daybreak and watch the hundreds of boats come out of the ICW headed out to sea. The tournament brings an estimated 2 million dollar impact with it to Southport and the Brunswick County area. One of the unique aspects of this tournament is the fact that most of the winning fish are caught within 15 miles of shore, with some caught much closer inshore. This allows a 16’ skiff to compete with the big rigs of a 40’ offshore monster. </p> <p><strong><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-jjduQPaUw0U/Tnzc-jduOAI/AAAAAAAACVY/ojknBTLelOo/s1600-h/Captain-Charlies66.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; margin: 8px 10px 0px 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; float: left; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Captain Charlies" border="0" alt="Captain Charlies" align="left" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-qr7cNydgNF4/Tnzc_EI1MlI/AAAAAAAACVc/iuIJxWQ6yaU/Captain-Charlies_thumb64.jpg?imgmax=800" width="308" height="157" /></a>Just for the youngsters</strong> is the Captain Charlie's Kid's Fishing Tournament, also on Saturday the 1st from 9 to noon. Bring a rod and bait to the City pier at 8:30 for registration. The first 100 kids receive a free T-shirt, and there are free hot dogs and drinks for everyone. There is a fish-bowl drawing for prizes throughout the tournament; the prize for the biggest fish is a rod and reel, and there are many other prizes donated by merchants. Best of all, this is a catch-and-release tournament — an environmental lesson for kids. Free event sponsored by the <a title="Southport parks and rec" href="http://www.cityofsouthport.com/parkrec/index.htm" rel="tag" target="_blank">Southport Parks and Recreation</a> and the <a title="Southport NC Lions Club" href="http://www.southportlions.org/" rel="tag" target="_blank">Southport Lions Club</a>. For more info you can call "Cookie" Moore at 910.457.7945.</p> <p>Southport is also sponsoring a <strong>Senior Fishing Tournament</strong> for the 55 and over crowd on the next Saturday, October 8th. Again, bring your rod and bait and a valid NC Fishing Permit.</p> <p><strong>Well folks, you're just going to have to stay tuned.</strong> I had intended to get through the end of October but there is just way to much fun stuff coming up in Southport later on October leading up to the Halloween. I'll have to save it for next time. Meanwhile, get out and enjoy the changing season. Walking, paddling, biking, fishing, you name it…it's ALL GOOD right now!</p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-WZaaMdytv3A/TnzdAPsBZHI/AAAAAAAACWI/OOtvIARF3aI/s1600-h/fall_30%25255B9%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="fall_30" border="0" alt="fall_30" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-YZ6LlvC9lJ8/TnzdAuNGl2I/AAAAAAAACWM/8afNkFoD81w/fall_30_thumb%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="302" height="208" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiex2tXagc21BALmLHntZXMlOXT1Ka8mbqTm1RURrKxrqRikuRZZ7Oa6LvG5_4OCs4TM5iKaUV7Adr2TiPDk8u2jjN-6iMCOM1vn-YCg5GSQRjNUuwCytaYDEmcH0OXP17aQGn3fskUaro/s1600-h/fall_7%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 0px 2px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="fall_7" border="0" alt="fall_7" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-UdYviXea_hY/TnzdCeBI5pI/AAAAAAAACWU/QgrG40q0SlA/fall_7_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="302" height="211" /></a><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-cS0mexz-VFM/TnzdDjZVltI/AAAAAAAACWY/hDOmHsEeHHE/s1600-h/fall_16%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 0px 2px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="fall_16" border="0" alt="fall_16" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-YWkQIyG5kAc/TnzdEN-an0I/AAAAAAAACWc/ff3FQ1XKn5g/fall_16_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="302" height="209" /></a></p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-UWFajr2GHmw/TnzdE2yS4nI/AAAAAAAACWg/Z_dO-5VLYYg/s1600-h/fall_10%25255B6%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="fall_10" border="0" alt="fall_10" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-xin8INIbKiU/TnzdFbb2SfI/AAAAAAAACWk/ya-S0dZvwVo/fall_10_thumb%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="452" height="600" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfKj3faNwe_3w7lK1FeVXLMO0t-A62RBqQmqW84u3wabgLh1yNb9i46DN6C6hK20L8vsIwAepNGH5EwBdhEgq6rqcaceXJcKquZzdaC3PI6Xy3IPHKNVv0wf1tXH1ZyNP_f7lSefGefG4/s1600-h/fall_28%25255B6%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 0px 5px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="fall_28" border="0" alt="fall_28" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-svN6UCJIEMM/TnzdG--cl8I/AAAAAAAACWs/449fwZAi4cg/fall_28_thumb%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="452" height="600" /></a></p> <p><a title="Southport NC homes" href="http://southportsoundings.blogspot.com" rel="tag" target="_blank">Home</a> <div style="padding-bottom: 0px; 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margin: 5px 5px 0px 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="4th_41a" border="0" alt="4th_41a" align="left" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-A9WwmHJt31Q/ThZA4v0f2sI/AAAAAAAACTk/cEsHUSBBsSg/4th_41a_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" height="311" /></a> With the 4th of July in Southport behind us,</strong> here is a look back at just a few of the highlights among the many at this year’s festival. Not a drop of rain fell on Southport during the 4 days although it would have been welcome. Highs were in the 90’s but the steady breezes blew and we all know it could have been HOTTER. <br /> <br /><strong>Certainly the proudest moment</strong> this year’s celebration was the arrival of the <a title="9/11 flag southport 4th of july" href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qnqVLSngPw4" rel="tag" target="_blank">9/11 flag to Southport</a>. The 20’ x 30’ flag, left in shreds after the collapse of the North Tower almost 10 years ago, has been restored and still being patched with smaller retired flags from around the country on its 50 state tour. Even a portion of the flag that laid under Lincoln's head the night he was shot, is now sewn in and part of the <a title="National 9/11 Flag" href="http://national911flag.org/" rel="tag" target="_blank">National 9/11 flag</a>. A local couple whose son died in the North Tower on 911 is responsible for the great honor in getting the touring flag's only stop in North Carolina… AND over the 4th of July no less! <br /> <br /><a style="margin-bottom: 1em; float: right; margin-left: 1em; clear: right" href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-7rjB48GiCpI/ThjR2CEP5UI/AAAAAAAACT4/7tFiZGe97to/s1600-h/4th_45%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; margin: 5px 0px 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="4th_45" border="0" alt="4th_45" align="left" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-7eYRAO52KqU/ThZA5zrQ1CI/AAAAAAAACT8/JQBSMgeVfXk/4th_45_thumb%25255B4%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="206" height="244" /></a><strong>It was a great week of non-stop fun</strong> for those willing to battle the heat and the traffic. For those living or visiting friends downtown, porch-sitting, crowd-watching, corn-holing, and other various modes of "chillin" were a welcomed respite. It is always inspiring to be reminded that patriotism and "love of Country" are alive and well in the heart of America. <br /> <br /><em>"It is from numberless diverse acts of courage and belief that human history is shaped. Each time a man stands up for an ideal, or acts to improve the lot of others, or strikes out against injustice, he sends forth a tiny ripple of hope."</em>  Robert Kennedy <br /> <br /><b>Maybe I can save up all these feelings of pride</b> gathered up over the last few days, put them in my pocket, and pull them out on rainy days... 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May started with much appreciated cooler that normal temps followed by summer-like teases. It’s ALL good!<br />
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<b>I want to give a little heads up</b> on Southport’s June happenings while I have a chance. There is an awful lot of fun stuff going on this month before the big <a href="http://www.nc4thofjuly.com/" rel="tag" target="_blank" title="4th of july southport nc"><b>4th of July Celebration</b></a> trumps the Summer schedule.<br />
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<b>First off on June 2nd, come out and enjoy</b> a community Open House at the <a href="http://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Review-g49552-d1237147-Reviews-Robert_Ruark_Inn-Southport_North_Carolina.html" rel="tag" target="_blank" title="robert ruark inn southport nc">Robert Ruark Inn</a> on Lord St. This event is in honor of local owner Jeff Ward, who died suddenly earlier this month. Visitors will be able to see the beautiful renovation work Jeff did inside to the historic Adkins-Ruark House, now a wonderful Bed and Breakfast. Hors d'ouvres and light refreshments will be served. Performing outdoors at 7pm in the side garden porch will be Wilmington-based performer Susan Savia, accompanied by P.D. Midget. Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at 6pm. Bring your chairs!<br />
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<b><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-xtdPHX8JQJs/TeP6FoJlt2I/AAAAAAAACRs/SF7fsUKXGkY/s1600-h/shop%252520to%252520the%252520beat%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img align="left" alt="shop to the beat" border="0" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-M36zJmxx6_A/TeP6F5c-o7I/AAAAAAAACRw/TP4qp9hgSCQ/shop%252520to%252520the%252520beat_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" height="186" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; margin: 5px 5px 0px 0px;" title="shop to the beat" width="204" /></a> A great new tradition added to Southport</b> this year is <b><a href="http://www.southporttimes.com/community/2011/20110518001.html" rel="tag" target="_blank" title="Shop to the Beat Southport NC">Shop to the Beat</a></b>. This Downtown, Midtown, and Uptown event will be held on the first and third Thursday until November 17th. The kick off was on the 19th and believe me, it was festive! Live music on various corners, shopping and dining specials, lots of colorful entertainment everywhere you look. Sponsored by the Southport-Oak Island Area Chamber of Commerce. 457.6964<br />
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On June 4th, is the annual <b><a href="http://www.stphilipschurch.org/" rel="tag" target="_blank" title="st philips episcopal church southport nc">St. Philip's Episcopal Church</a> Lobster and Bake<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcelwf8B3fcOQIx0pk0hGYS86vggGwkX-5ok52j_X-lD83vTdz9g0mL0nrKOFj00OlMPc54b1zUlp2JHoincO7zOVl_8bCsZfOLKHxaRZRe5FMXPJSpcVY2NGoeSFF4w_5OHAl3Hklf0M/s1600-h/fresh%252520maine%252520lobsters%25255B6%25255D.jpg"><img align="right" alt="fresh maine lobsters" border="0" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-djXSDf7kx54/TeP6GuCLDyI/AAAAAAAACR4/e32BagZCFa8/fresh%252520maine%252520lobsters_thumb%25255B4%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" height="159" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px;" title="fresh maine lobsters" width="159" /></a> Sale.</b> ORDER DEADLINE: May 31st, 4:30pm. Live or Cooked Lobsters. Pick Up June 4th Cooked Lobsters from 10-4pm and Live Lobsters from 10-1pm. Lobster bibs, picks, and lobster crackers for sale. Also featuring homemade slaw, pies and other baked goods. St. Philip's Episcopal Church Parish Office on Dry Street next to City Hall. Call 457-5643 or go to their website. Cost $17.00 live or cooked. Normally if you miss the deadline, they may still have a few extras for sale the day of.<br />
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<b><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-0PGUd1uMHwQ/TeP6HPj2PpI/AAAAAAAACR8/It3U64xKxPI/s1600-h/southports%252520in%252520bloom%25255B10%25255D.jpg"><img align="left" alt="southports in bloom" border="0" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-F5ayQUAIuss/TeP6HgDHecI/AAAAAAAACSA/-zxYsQ2Xszs/southports%252520in%252520bloom_thumb%25255B8%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" height="406" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; margin: 5px 5px 0px 0px;" title="southports in bloom" width="328" /></a> Southport's In Bloom Garden Tour </b>on June 5th to celebrate "National Garden Week." Downtown Southport, Inc. and the Southport Garden Club are sponsoring the first annual "Southport's in Bloom" Garden Tour. I am really anxious to see what’s hiding in the little hidden back yards of Southport. Contact: Peg McDonald at 279.4616. Admission $10. Sponsored and organized by The Southport Garden Club, <a href="http://downtownsouthport.org/" rel="tag" target="_blank" title="downtown southport inc">Downtown Southport, Inc</a>. Tickets available at the Southport Visitors Center.<br />
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<b>June 8 - 11</b> - 7:30 PM <b>Amuzu Theatre of Southport Presents </b>"Let's Rock Again!" 2nd annual rock and roll show. Come sing, dance and enjoy the entertainment. The biggest show of local stars performing classic hits 1950-1964. Cathy Furpless and her Band. $15/person… Tickets available at Art @ 211 The Ricky Evans Gallery , and Southport-Oak Island Chamber of Commerce. Here's a <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=87rTPD5DoSY" rel="tag" target="_blank" title="amuzu theater southport nc">video</a> from last year.<br />
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<a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-CGQVllFn3qo/TeP6IIirPhI/AAAAAAAACSE/h14_pO7Ozxg/s1600-h/like%252520flint%25255B5%25255D.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img align="right" alt="like flint" border="0" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-FihDyNngY3s/TeP6If8FEcI/AAAAAAAACSI/NBOtZdRz5Rs/like%252520flint_thumb%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" height="136" style="border-width: 0px; display: inline; margin: 15px 0px 0px;" title="like flint" width="224" /></a><b>June 9</b> - 7 - 9:00 pm, <a href="http://www.playhouse211.com/index.html" rel="tag" target="_blank" title="playhouse 211 southport nc"><b>Playhouse 211</b></a><b> </b>presents<b> Behind the Blues</b> with Rick Toby and Chicken Head Blues. Monthly concert series featuring regional and national blues groups with an in depth discussion and performance of blues music. Contact: Richard D'Anjolell – 200.7785. Tickets: $12 and $15.<br />
<b>June 10, 2011</b> - 6:30 - 8:30 pm <b>Concerts on The Coast - "Like Flint"</b> is a Wilmington cover band performing a variety of classic rock, pop, beach, shag, oldies, country, jazz, funk and blues on the Garrison Lawn at Fort Johnston. Contact: Maureen 457.7945. FREE event sponsored by the Brunswick County Parks and Rec and the City of Southport Tourism Department. Bring your chairs and blankets!<br />
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<b><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-DTu8lVM0Mxc/TeP6Jl7xZhI/AAAAAAAACSM/m-mTXOFIhuY/s1600-h/rices%252520creek%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img align="left" alt="rices creek" border="0" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-6WF4uTtcAsc/TeP6Jz-0fjI/AAAAAAAACSQ/WEWg5qfAojM/rices%252520creek_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" height="184" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; margin: 5px 5px 0px 0px;" title="rices creek" width="244" /></a> June 11</b> - 8:30am - <b>NC Maritime Museum @ Southport Kayak Tours - </b><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kZRYGXBMGfk" target="_blank">Rice Creek Tour</a>. A member of the NC Maritime Museum of Southport will join the kayak tour and give an historical view of what life would have been like on the river from days gone by. The Adventure Kayak Company staff will lead a basic kayak lesson and guided tour. Participants must pre register. Space will be limited. Call 457.0607. Meet: Exxon Station on Highway 17 and Highway 87 in Winnabow. Cost: $45 for kayak, paddle and life jacket and tour. Bring your own equipment, tour only $15. Clink the link above for a beautiful short video of Rice Creek.<br />
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<b>June 11</b> - 12-4pm - <b>Southport Marina Celebrates National Marina Day – </b>Self-guided tours of the entire marina will allow participants to enjoy numerous exhibits, including Coast Guard tours on a 47' utility boat and 25' SAFE boat, travel lift and forklift demonstrations in the Dry Storage area, onsite presence of the NC Aquarium, and opportunity to meet with Gregory Poole and Valtect representatives. Face painting, free Bruster's Ice Cream and Trolley Stop hot dogs from 12-2 at the Tiki Bar. Dan Guetschow, guitarist, will entertain from 2-5. <br />
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<b><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-QVEbZ1p4Crg/TeP6LoyOdhI/AAAAAAAACSc/Bu7Gtpo6otM/s1600-h/phoebe%252520legere%25255B12%25255D.jpg"><img align="left" alt="phoebe legere" border="0" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-YEFxdZLduO8/TeP6L_NJCGI/AAAAAAAACSg/7xW9GxXj9oI/phoebe%252520legere_thumb%25255B6%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" height="163" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; margin: 5px 5px 0px 0px;" title="phoebe legere" width="154" /></a> June 12</b> - 7-9pm - <a href="http://www.playhouse211.com/index.html" rel="tag" target="_blank" title="playhouse 211 Southport NC"><b>Playhouse 211</b></a><b> </b>presents<b> <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=-zAbkAmvOdo#at=11" target="_blank">Phoebe Legere</a></b> from New York City. Phoebe Legere is a dynamic performer on piano, accordion, cello, Native American flute, and synthesizer and has a four and a half octave range. <i>AND</i> I might mention a former Playmate of the Year. Wow I have never heard of her, but she is quite famous! After watching a few of her videos, I’m in shock she is actually coming to Southport. It’s not my kind of thing but I might just have to go anyway! The original Lady Gaga… Contact: Richard D'Anjolell at 200-7785. Tickets are $12 and $15.<br />
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<b>June 12 - September 25</b> – 2-4pm - <b>Summer Sundays in the Park- Concert Series – </b>Every<b> </b>2nd and 4th<a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-lezY8Lv5HjQ/TeP6MjwSIfI/AAAAAAAACSk/SIhhdLzi8WA/s1600-h/keziah%252520park%252520summer%252520sundays%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img align="right" alt="keziah park summer sundays" border="0" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-A6K8MqK-Z6E/TeP6NMKTGYI/AAAAAAAACSo/zA2rZ7QBVgY/keziah%252520park%252520summer%252520sundays_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" height="229" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px;" title="keziah park summer sundays" width="304" /></a> Sunday over the Summer and every Sunday in September. Musical Entertainment- schedule of performers TBA for 2011. All Concerts will be at Keziah Park on the corner of Lord and W Moore next to the Visitor's Center.<br />
<b>June 14, 2011</b> - 7-9pm - <b>St. Philip's Summer Concert Series - </b>The Langley Winds, a woodwind ensemble based at Langley Air Force Base in Virginia, will perform a free concert for the public. <a href="http://stphilipschurch.org/" rel="tag" target="_blank" title="st philips southport nc">St. Philip's Episcopal Church</a> is on 205 E. Moore Street. Contact Steve Skillman at 457-5653.<br />
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<b><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-mW_N4J88V9I/TeP6NVQB8xI/AAAAAAAACSs/ZUns4Ugn7iA/s1600-h/bicycle%252520tour%25255B6%25255D.jpg"><img align="left" alt="bicycle tour" border="0" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-IhqvgaGL9b0/TeP6N_KvkPI/AAAAAAAACSw/DZVa58rGuww/bicycle%252520tour_thumb%25255B4%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" height="186" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; margin: 5px 5px 0px 0px;" title="bicycle tour" width="269" /></a> June 18, 2011</b> – 9am - <b>NC Maritime Museum and Southport Bicycle Tours - </b>The <a href="http://www.theadventurecompany.net/" rel="tag" target="_blank" title="the adventure company southport nc">Adventure Kayak Company</a> bicycle tour guide will take participants through the live oak canopied streets and along the waterfront, explaining its history as you pedal by Fort Johnston, Brunswick Inn, the Old Brunswick Jail, the Crimes of the Heart Home, The Indian Trail Tree, along the Cape Fear River and more. Bikes are single-speed, pace is slow, and all participants must wear helmets. Space is limited. Two day advanced registration is required. Cost is<a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-LNrCJBIbNOA/TeP6OihkpoI/AAAAAAAACTM/LOIdC14gCNM/s1600-h/southport%252520porches_12%25255B15%25255D.jpg"><img align="right" alt="southport porches_12" border="0" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-_JPDw6zwNUY/TeP6PQbJxiI/AAAAAAAACTQ/GroNUcRuIPs/southport%252520porches_12_thumb%25255B11%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" height="374" style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; margin: 5px 0px 0px;" title="southport porches_12" width="314" /></a> $20 for bike/helmet rental and tour. Bring your own bike, tour only fee $15. 454-0607<br />
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<b>June 25</b> – 8pm -<b>Annual NC 4th of July Festival <a href="http://www.nc4thofjuly.com/festival_events/freedomRun.html" rel="tag" target="_blank" title="southport nc freedom run">Freedom Run</a> - </b>5K Freedom Run/Walk and a 1 mile Freedom Run/Walk. Shirt pickup and registration will be Friday, June 24th from 6-8pm and Saturday, June 25th from 6:15-7:55am on race day. Southport Waterfront Park Bay Street – Registration:$20 - Check out this great <a href="http://vimeo.com/12969070" rel="tag" target="_blank" title="freedom run southport nc">video</a> from last year’s run. <br />
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<b>Whew, what a busy time</b> and this is just a drop in the bucket for the next few weeks! Are you still with me? I admit to getting sidetracked as this blog started out to be about my personal favorite Southport pastime … porch sittin'. All my fellow Southport front porch sitters, you know exactly what I’m talkin' about. So I'll leave you with a little slideshow of some of my favorite Southport porches. Happy sitting!<br />
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<b>Here is a link</b> for those looking for a sneak peek at the upcoming <a href="https://acrobat.com/#d=14NtvSN2nbmOwWa4qcDIFA">Southport 4th of July Festival schedule</a> of events. It'll be here before you know it! Opening ceremonies on the 25th!<br />
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Click <a href="http://cid-2c4237aa96dac566.photos.live.com/play.aspx/Southport%20Porches?ref=1" rel="tag" target="_blank" title="southport nc homes">HERE</a> for slideshow.<br />
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southportsoundings@gmail.comUnknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3475069427021650205.post-6397316647852436532011-03-29T23:09:00.005-04:002011-04-02T22:27:29.603-04:00Southport NC – Spring Things and How We Celebrate<b><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_gtbVgHKSATk/TZZOhlwvufI/AAAAAAAACQw/kROdnRHNPag/s1600-h/wisteria11%5B5%5D.jpg"><img align="left" alt="wisteria11" border="0" height="490" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_gtbVgHKSATk/TZZOifVNoYI/AAAAAAAACQ0/UUUbww8_GiM/wisteria11_thumb%5B3%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border: 0px none; display: inline; margin: 5px 5px 0px 0px;" title="wisteria11" width="324" /></a> Who doesn't love Spring?</b> After the colder-than-usual winter we’ve had, the beautiful weather we're enjoying of late, is just that much sweeter<b>.</b> It's hard to miss all these sneak previews before the real show begins. Southport's big ol' live oaks are slow to bud out. It is their "Fall season" so they're in the process of shedding all of last year's leaves. It looks like another week or so before that final raking can be done.<br />
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<b>Around our house, the real tell-tale sign of Spring</b> is the massive, porch-swaddling weave of wisteria that demands the full attention of anyone it comes in contact with. I've come to love it in it's pre-purple state almost as much as when it's in full bloom. How does one plant have all the energy to do what you see here? It really is a miracle!<br />
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<b>I am behind in my reporting of local events here in Southport NC.</b> April is upon us and with it, the beginning of "tourist season" and the abundance of activities that comes with it. We are ready...and with the smell of jonquils in the air, it's time to sit back and have a look at all the opportunities for fun and frolic in and around <a href="http://southportsoundings.blogspot.com/">Southport</a>.<br />
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<b>I'll start with what has become a huge annual event in Southport</b> held over Easter Weekend. D<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9mJCXfS-WQVNzjQ79iObPyp4Of1O-ly6KuCLNikmBqykU0XWzU6J8bj0Ei8lzWOMwjQjROvnb0F19KpQbxqEsu52MbJm8iKV0ZYGD_s07D7MgP5xGrOKfSaPm1zd7qe9uOYvVwifHHLI/s1600-h/4thofJuly_southport_2010_544.jpg"><img align="right" alt="4th of July_southport_2010_54" border="0" height="208" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_gtbVgHKSATk/TZKe7NrlhZI/AAAAAAAACQE/mIH8uQFojwI/4thofJuly_southport_2010_54_thumb2.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-width: 0px; display: inline; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px;" title="4th of July_southport_2010_54" width="284" /></a>on't miss the SOUTHPORT SPRING FESTIVAL and Chili Cook-off at Franklin Square Park April 22nd and 23rd. This is a BIG event for Southport and will include over 100 arts and crafters, local food, live entertainment throughout the day, children's rides and games, and azalea and plant sales. Saturday will feature the annual "Chili Cook-off Contest".<br />
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<b>Another annual community event is coming up</b> on March 30th, April 1st and April 3rd. It is the <b><a href="http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=145770622152757" rel="tag" target="_blank" title="sea notes spring concert southport nc">Sea Notes Choral Society Spring Concert</a></b> at Hatch Auditorium at Ft. Caswell. Performing great hits of the 60's and 70's will entertain you with ABBA'S Dancing Queen, Jersey Boys, Billy Joel hits, The Beatles, etc. They are call this concert series "Oh!.....What a Night! and it sounds like it truly will be! For more info contact Julie White at 253-6442.<br />
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<b>The first two weekends in April, <a href="http://brunswicklittletheatre.blogspot.com/" rel="tag" target="_blank" title="brunswick little theatre">Brunswick Little Theatre</a></b> presents the Tony Award winning <b>"<i>DOUBT: A PARABLE</i></b>" At <a href="http://www.playhouse211.com/index.html" rel="tag" target="_blank" title="Southport NC community theatre">Playhouse 211</a> Friday and Saturday shows start at 8 and the Sunday matinee starts at 3. Don’t miss an opportunity to see this show and support Southport’s newest theatre and live music venue. For more information call 910.200.7785. Tickets: $15 and $17 / adults, $10 / students.<br />
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<a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_gtbVgHKSATk/TZKe7vj5ZoI/AAAAAAAACQI/hukescxcKL4/s1600-h/Susan_Dade_3165.jpg"><img align="left" alt="Susan_Dade_316" border="0" height="228" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWQZb5lAXlAUQVKNwYFaA7Aw6Ih796VILTa7qcpB7wtYzvM5q54vnRd0ImAf7n4-Af2GHlmdbYOk2BgmcbjLsR2pHaFzoB27rzQX4-JE6syKc6hNXLuC7PeUGkAowwcvZISQacEPRVkuM/?imgmax=800" style="border-width: 0px; display: inline; margin: 5px 0px 0px;" title="Susan_Dade_316" width="320" /></a> <b>On April 1st from 5-7pm,</b> the <a href="http://www.franklinsquaregallery.com/memberart.htm" rel="tag" target="_blank" title="southport nc artists">Associated Artists of Southport</a> brings us the first of the season <b>First Friday Gallery Walk.</b> There will be a reception with a nautical theme honoring the opening of <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/NC-Maritime-Museum-at-Southport-FOM/312373395832?sk=wall" rel="tag" target="_blank" title="Southport NC maritime museum">NC Maritime Museum</a>, featuring paintings and pottery of local artists, hosts and hostesses from Brunswick Town in period dress, displays from the Maritime Museum and live music. Admission is free.<br />
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<b>On April 2nd</b> don’t miss <b>Chocolate,Music, & Drinks -An Evening of Decadence</b> at the Community Building 7-10pm.<br />
A fabulous evening of fun with a purpose. Chocolate Buffet, Music & Dancing. Fund raising activi<a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_gtbVgHKSATk/TZKe841kPzI/AAAAAAAACQQ/GI4XMyKUEs0/s1600-h/waves13.jpg"><img align="right" alt="waves" border="0" height="367" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_gtbVgHKSATk/TZKe9ZY2-eI/AAAAAAAACQU/HsHL8vMLM9Q/waves_thumb9.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-width: 0px; display: inline; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px;" title="waves" width="284" /></a>ties: 50/50 raffle, silent auction, chocolate delights, cigars on the veranda (with Brandy or Port). Fund raising activity supporting WAVES4K.I.D.S. Call 910/477-0322…Tickets: $20.00.<br />
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<b>A couple events come up on the 9th of April</b>… the first one, a sure-fire winner for the kids and the other a great outdoors outing for adults. The <b>Southport Easter Egg Hunt </b>in Franklin Square Park has been around as long as we’ve lived here and when the kids were little, it was a VERY big deal! Starting at 10am, children ages 7,8,9 and 10,11,12 gather in Franklin Square Park. Immediately following there is a 6 and under at Fort Johnston on the Garrison Lawn. Sponsored by the Southport Parks & Recreation Department, call 910.457.7965 or 910.279.3331. And as always, it’s FREE!<br />
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<a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_gtbVgHKSATk/TZKe95zuMHI/AAAAAAAACQY/M3Uj3outrjQ/s1600-h/Emma4.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img align="left" alt="" border="0" height="271" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_gtbVgHKSATk/TZKe-XUp6UI/AAAAAAAACQc/lz0IJ3V8hzM/Emma_thumb2.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-width: 0px; display: inline; margin: 0px 5px 0px 0px;" title="" width="204" /></a><b>For the adults, at 1pm,</b> is the <b>Ride the Tide Kayak Float.</b> Meet at the Oak Island<b> </b>Recreation Center and head to Blue Water Point Marina for an easy trip on an outgoing tide. There will be various age group awards, costume contest, and a poker run. Kayak rentals available. First 75 paddlers registered get a t-shirt. Volunteers also needed. The <a href="http://www.blogger.com/www.oakislandnc.com/recreation" rel="tag" target="_blank" title="Oak Island Recreation Center">Oak Island Recreation Center</a> is on 3003 E. Oak Island Drive. Contact: Oak Island Parks & Recreation Department, 910/278-5518. Cost: $15. Sponsor: <a href="http://www.theadventurecompany.net/" rel="tag" target="_blank" title="Adventure Company southport nc">The Adventure Company.</a><br />
<ol><li><b>There is much more going on</b> this Spring in Southport than I can report here. Don’t hesitate to call me or email me if you are planning a trip down and want to know what’s on the calendar while you are here. It is a busy time and honestly, there are plenty of happenings for everyone. Cool temps the last few days have put a damper on the emerging spring flowers, but by the time you get here, Southport will be primed and ready for your arrival. Come on down! </li>
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Click<a href="http://www.blogger.com/goog_690175503"> </a><a href="http://cid-2c4237aa96dac566.photos.live.com/play.aspx/Southport%20Spring%202011%5E52%5E6?ref=1" rel="tag" target="_blank" title="southport nc photos">HERE</a> for a Spring slideshow…<br />
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I don’t like them either. I have told folks repeatedly over the years how great the winters are here in Southport. And it’s true, they are… well up until last year anyway. Last year was the first year I remember such a cold December, followed by a colder than normal January and early February, and then BAM, it was over. Normally December is one of the great months with day temps hovering in the 60s and cool but not yet cold nights. And this year, the cold came early <em>again</em>, <em>and</em> it came hard, <em>and now</em> it’s the end of January and it hasn’t let up a bit! Well it did for New Year’s but only for <em>maybe</em> a day…</p> <p><strong>I’m sure anyone from "up North" reading this</strong> has to be rolling their eyes right now 'cause what can we here in coastal North Carolina possibly know about cold? Well you win…we know nothing when it comes to cold, and snow, and winters that go on way too long. It’s hard to believe I worked outside every day for over 25 years, in every kind of weather. It’s been almost 5 years now since I changed paths… I <strong>love</strong> what I am doing but I realize the truth is that <em>I have gone soft! </em>So I apologize for being a weenie and now having<a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_gtbVgHKSATk/TT40wZIcInI/AAAAAAAACOU/tGRSI4Q-qIQ/s1600-h/jan_9%5B6%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; margin: 5px 0px 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="jan_9" border="0" alt="jan_9" align="right" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_gtbVgHKSATk/TT40xqld1kI/AAAAAAAACOY/aj2SLV6hm7U/jan_9_thumb%5B4%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="319" height="241" /></a> been allowed to vent, vow to get through the remaining days of Winter with a better attitude. </p> <p><strong>So what am I getting to?</strong> Well nothing really. It <em>is</em> January…things are quiet, business is slow, and all I have to show for it are my new monthly <a title="Southport NC" href="http://campaign.r20.constantcontact.com/render?llr=fimyeneab&v=001vUitVcnL-0cuNn-AGSEQg0IrXwRhb4tbQqOrz_q_Mmhzd8DVspN7VqocKunxlFmajm02S-3bLulOXheGSH_2XEL3_tRMBC9ToDIVEiypZQ5dIjHExgz62yjQyVEQswpB" rel="tag" target="_blank">newsletter</a> and a few pictures to share I took the other evening in the most beautiful light that followed our little dusting of <a title="southport nc snow" href="http://weather.about.com/od/g/g/graupel.htm" rel="tag" target="_blank">graupel☺</a>. There are lots of positive year over year stats in Southport’s local housing market so I am optimistic for an active Spring and the warm sunny days that will will be here before you know it. Bring it on!</p> <p>Click <a title="southport nc" href="http://cid-2c4237aa96dac566.photos.live.com/play.aspx/Southport%5E_Jan?ref=1" rel="tag" target="_blank">HERE</a> for slideshow…</p> <p> <div style="padding-bottom: 0px; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; float: none; padding-top: 0px" id="scid:66721397-FF69-4ca6-AEC4-17E6B3208830:d37d17f4-f9be-4c18-ac0f-fc0904de7853" class="wlWriterEditableSmartContent"><a style="border:0px" href="http://cid-2c4237aa96dac566.skydrive.live.com/redir.aspx?page=browse&resid=2C4237AA96DAC566!381&type=5"><img style="border:0px" alt="View Southport_Jan" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_gtbVgHKSATk/TT40yqm7OlI/AAAAAAAACOo/W9QqlX7ZCwI/InlineRepresentation09e6029a-3ca8-4a77-9c06-5e584133a584%5B7%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" /></a><div style="width:815px;text-align:right;" ><a href="http://cid-2c4237aa96dac566.skydrive.live.com/redir.aspx?page=browse&resid=2C4237AA96DAC566!381&type=5">View Full Album</a></div></div> </p> <p><a title="Southport NC homes" href="http://southportsoundings.blogspot.com" rel="tag" target="_blank">HOME</a></p> <div style="padding-bottom: 0px; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; float: none; padding-top: 0px" id="scid:0767317B-992E-4b12-91E0-4F059A8CECA8:05b20e60-b028-4e23-8f26-7a4af1ca3fc9" class="wlWriterEditableSmartContent">Technorati Tags: <a href="http://technorati.com/tags/southport+nc" rel="tag">southport nc</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/southport+nc+real+estate+market" rel="tag">southport nc real estate market</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/southport+nc+pictures" rel="tag">southport nc pictures</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/southport+nc+homes" rel="tag">southport nc homes</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/southport+nc+buyers+agent" rel="tag">southport nc buyers agent</a></div> Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3475069427021650205.post-72379700927217548282010-12-13T18:22:00.010-05:002011-01-20T23:23:19.479-05:00Southport NC - Christmas Traditions<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_gtbVgHKSATk/TQaqoIrgDwI/AAAAAAAACMc/GsSYpqU2_q4/DSCF6274_card%5B6%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img align="left" alt="DSCF6274_card" border="0" height="363" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_gtbVgHKSATk/TQaqoIrgDwI/AAAAAAAACMc/GsSYpqU2_q4/DSCF6274_card%5B6%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-width: 0px; display: inline; margin-top: 5px;" title="DSCF6274_card" width="504" /></a></div><b>Sometimes the perfect scene comes out of nowhere.</b> The tranquil view at left doesn't fall into the spectacular category but to me it speaks simply to the perfect stillness of fading light. I love it when it is calm like this, when you can just stand there, listening to rare quiet, smelling the salt air and the earthy richness of the marsh.<br />
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<b>I keep thinking of the possibility of a new family tradition</b>. Over the holidays, when we have all the girls home, we try and celebrate Christmas Eve in the hidden nook of our back yard we call "Camp Burton" around a big fire. We roast some sweet, salty lockwood folly oysters, eat clam chowder and cornbread muffins, and count our many blessings. This year our oyster roast moves up the road and will include our annual reading of the <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Ranger-Came-Calling-Berkeley-Breathed/dp/0316102490/ref=tmm_pap_title_0" rel="tag" target="_blank" title="Red Ranger Came Calling">Red Ranger Came Calling</a> which is not to be missed…<br />
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<b>Anyway, A few years ago</b> I got a bee in my bonnet and set out to find out about something I’d heard was a Christmas tradition in Southport back in the days of the Great Depression, when many couldn’t afford a turkey to garnish the Christmas table. I couldn’t find much about it on the internet but lo and behold, a few weeks ago, by some miracle, it showed up on the <a href="http://www.starnewsonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20091221/ARTICLES/812242998/0/NEWS&template=printart" target="_blank" title="Cape Fear Christmas Flounder">Star News</a>….with a history AND a recipe! Actually it was published in ‘09 and it is the story of a Christmas Flounder. A stuffed whole flounder, that is. I know a couple people that might indulge me, if the weather is right, to head out on Christmas Day with the intent of bringing home a big fat winter flounder. Wouldn’t that be great!<br />
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<b><img align="left" alt="heifer2" border="0" height="221" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_gtbVgHKSATk/TQaqrBR5-hI/AAAAAAAACMs/o2UOxkj7E0o/heifer2_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-width: 0px; display: inline; margin: 5px 5px 0px 0px;" title="heifer2" width="244" />I want to mention once again a really good cause</b> that I'm sure many are familiar with, <a href="http://www.heifer.org/site/c.edJRKQNiFiG/b.485969/" rel="tag" title="Heifer International">Heifer International</a>, with its simple, proactive approach to world hunger. Individuals have the opportunity to <a href="http://www.heifer.org/myregistry/sustainablegift" rel="tag" title="Donate to Heifer International">donate</a> various species of farm animals which are delivered to villages in need. Before any Heifer animal is brought to a project partner, the recipients are trained in very specific guidelines and must share their first offspring with a neighboring village and thus, the gift continues and self-reliance can grow. Heifer International also teaches them environmentally-sound agricultural techniques that help rejuvenate the land, wat<a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_gtbVgHKSATk/TQaqroyEUsI/AAAAAAAACMw/2xa06xFNs-8/s1600-h/heifer3%5B4%5D.jpg"><img align="right" alt="heifer3" border="0" height="187" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_gtbVgHKSATk/TQaqsdomDsI/AAAAAAAACM0/f8Dxp8o7yz0/heifer3_thumb%5B2%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-width: 0px; display: inline; margin: 0px 5px 0px 0px;" title="heifer3" width="154" /></a>er and other natural resources.<br />
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<b>My Mom was the first one</b> to introduce me to Heifer at Christmas many years ago. She set up a jar on the mantle for all her young grandchildren, great-nieces and nephews who were all together. She managed to get them all to give up enough of their Christmas money to donate a flock of chickens and a goat to a village in need. We've been giving as a family at Christmas ever since. Back in ‘07, I set up a Registry on Heifer's web site in Mom's name called <a href="http://www.heifer.org/myregistry/sustainablegift">Betty's Animal Gifts</a>. I reckon we’ve put together a whole barnyard by now. Click on the link above to see how easy it is to make a difference in the lives of an entire community.<br />
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<b>If your inclined to give a little closer to home,</b> one local organization where you can do the most good is <a href="http://www.brunswickfamily.org/assistance.php" rel="tag" title="Christmas giving in Brunswick County">Brunswick Family Assistance Agency</a>. It provides food, clothing, and Christmas baskets for low income families throughout Brunswick County.<br />
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<b>There aren’t many of us</b> who aren’t feeling the pinch of the slow economy. Small businesses and the self-employed are the hardest hit and it makes sense to shop locally and keep our hard-earned money right here at home. In Southport, <a href="http://www.downtownsouthport.org/DSI_ShopSouthport.htm" rel="tag" target="_blank" title="Shop Locally in Southport">Downtown Southport Inc</a> does a good job promoting and encouraging the small businesses that do so much to make our little town viable and inviting to both residents and visitors here.<br />
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<b>So to all of my readers,</b> family, friends, and co-workers, I wish you the very best of the Christmas Season… a time for family… a time of hope… a time for believing in miracles… a time for good food and fellowship with those we love… and most of all, a time to give thanks for our many, many blessings. <br />
<span style="color: #b61705;">Merry Christmas to you and yours!</span><br />
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<div class="wlWriterEditableSmartContent" id="scid:0767317B-992E-4b12-91E0-4F059A8CECA8:f5235e95-4bd9-4eb5-81ad-80c88b4282c7" style="display: inline; float: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Technorati Tags: <a href="http://technorati.com/tags/southport+nc+christmas" rel="tag">southport nc christmas</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/christmas+in+southport+nc" rel="tag">christmas in southport nc</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/christmas+flounder" rel="tag">christmas flounder</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/heifer+international" rel="tag">heifer international</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/brunswick+county+family+assistance" rel="tag">brunswick county family assistance</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/downtown+southport+inc" rel="tag">downtown southport inc</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/shop+local+in+southport+nc" rel="tag">shop local in southport nc</a></span></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3475069427021650205.post-56596786132866278922010-11-16T15:09:00.004-05:002010-11-16T19:32:10.619-05:00Southport NC – Harborside Condo – A Very Rare Opportunity<a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_gtbVgHKSATk/TOLlCjTVUgI/AAAAAAAACLY/eG5tlFsk6iE/s1600-h/condo3%5B7%5D.jpg"><b><img align="left" alt="condo3" border="0" height="395" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_gtbVgHKSATk/TOLlDewCLrI/AAAAAAAACLc/f8Jt25s76vE/condo3_thumb%5B5%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border: 0px none; display: inline; margin: 5px 5px 0px 0px;" title="condo3" width="524" /></b></a><b> Southport home sales … How’s the market? </b>Many are asking. Last week I posted a blog highlighting <a href="http://southportsoundings.blogspot.com/2010/11/southport-nc-home-sales-at-glance.html" rel="tag" target="_blank" title="southport nc home sales">homes sold in Southport</a> this year. In spite of a slow market, many took advantage of some great deals and became our newest residents.<br />
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<b>By nature, I am always looking to highlight the best,</b> most unique, best-priced, best-located properties at the moment. This Harborside of Southport condo overlooking the <a href="http://southport-marina.com/" rel="tag" target="_blank" title="southport marina">Southport Marina</a>, the old Yacht Basin, the Intracoastal Waterway, and beyond… has been flagged for my latest "one of a kind" list. It is currently priced over 20K below a recent appraisal at $320,000.<br />
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<b>If you are a boater, life doesn’t get much better than this.</b> Or if you’re on Bald Head and need a base on the mainland, again, a perfect setup. It also makes a great weekend rental property. I took the opportunity this weekend to go by and take some pictures, just before sunset, and was blown away by the views in every direction.<br />
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<b>If you have questions or would like to see it for yourself,</b> I’d love to hear from you. <br />
<blockquote>Phone: 910.540.0551 Email: <a href="mailto:southportsoundings@gmail.com">southportsoundings@gmail.com</a></blockquote><br />
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</div></div></blockquote><div class="wlWriterEditableSmartContent" id="scid:0767317B-992E-4b12-91E0-4F059A8CECA8:2dca2ec1-0dad-4b96-a1ad-0360e8d96422" style="display: inline; float: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Technorati Tags: <a href="http://technorati.com/tags/southport+nc+homes" rel="tag">southport nc homes</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/southport+nc+real+estate" rel="tag">southport nc real estate</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/condos+in+southport+nc" rel="tag">condos in southport nc</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/southport+nc+buyers+agent" rel="tag">southport nc buyers agent</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/waterfront+property+southport+nc" rel="tag">waterfront property southport nc</a></span></div><i><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Disclosure: I am a local buyer’s agent with Southport Realty.</span></i> <span style="font-size: xx-small;">© southportsoundings.com 2010</span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3475069427021650205.post-79312829317490259892010-11-13T21:34:00.008-05:002010-11-14T12:34:43.299-05:00Southport NC Homes-Advise for Buyers–Ten Ways to Make a Deal Go Smoothly<b><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNP1VOt9usCACjPwROPjRuLQZgncMpCYtlJnZiD_269BHds7TYuhXk_dstUMLl_OXLzdYoYnZOsiSL9_6SGsYxP32l_zyo1Ze4AULAVC9ajZ2eyc0Yxi9lw0yE_rI16ksYrZZ4Qa8c_Lw/s1600-h/nov2010_17b%5B4%5D.jpg"><img align="left" alt="nov2010_17b" border="0" height="304" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_gtbVgHKSATk/TN9Khy2v8GI/AAAAAAAACKk/IZBF9qfq4m4/nov2010_17b_thumb%5B2%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-width: 0px; display: inline; margin: 5px 5px 0px 0px;" title="nov2010_17b" width="404" /></a> I count my blessings that I have a job that I love,</b> meeting and working with wonderful folks from all over the country, and all walks of life, and getting the chance to share my affections for Southport and the surrounding coastal communities with you. My goal as a local Buyer’s Agent, is to gather as much information from you about the type of property you are looking for and put together a well thought out plan to help facilitate a stress-free search for the the perfect fit. So here is my "to do" list for potential buyers….<br />
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<b>• Get a pre-approval letter</b> from your lender if you will be getting a loan to make your purchase and bring it with you. If you plan to make a cash offer, bring a “proof of funds” statement from your bank.<b> </b>One of these will be required to accompany any offer.<br />
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<b>• Don’t be afraid to give your price range.</b> As a buyer’s agent I am looking out for your best interest at<a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_gtbVgHKSATk/TN9KisRI5JI/AAAAAAAACKo/0KJfimKAPZE/s1600-h/nov2010_31%5B19%5D.jpg"><img align="right" alt="nov2010_31" border="0" height="260" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_gtbVgHKSATk/TN9KjN2LfwI/AAAAAAAACKs/TMAIFWp-jUc/nov2010_31_thumb%5B11%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-width: 0px; display: inline; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px;" title="nov2010_31" width="344" /></a> every turn. My goal is to help you find the best property for the best price possible. Just because you tell me you are willing to go as high as X amount, doesn’t mean I would try and steer you towards your high end.<br />
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<b>• Do your homework before you come.</b> Maybe you have vacationed or visited the area many times, and you have a good sense of where you want to live … Historic Southport, <a href="http://harboroaksnc.blogspot.com/" rel="tag" target="_blank" title="harbor oaks southport nc">Harbor Oaks</a>, <a href="http://indigoplantation.blogspot.com/" rel="tag" target="_blank" title="Indigo Plantation Southport NC">Indigo Plantation</a>, <a href="http://pricescreek.blogspot.com/" rel="tag" target="_blank" title="prices creek southport nc">Price’s Creek</a>, The Landing, and more. Then there’s Oak Island, Boiling Spring Lakes, <a href="http://arborcreeknc.blogspot.com/" rel="tag" target="_blank" title="arbport creek southport nc">Arbor Creek</a>, <a href="http://stjamesgolf.blogspot.com/" rel="tag" target="_blank" title="st james plantation">St James Plantation</a>, <a href="http://riverrunplantation.blogspot.com/" rel="tag" target="_blank">River Run Plantation</a>, Winding River, <a href="http://lockwoodfolly.blogspot.com/" rel="tag" target="_blank" title="lockwood folly">Lockwood Folly</a>. These varied communities are just a drop in the bucket and all have their own unique appeal, depending on what you are looking for. Brunswick County is BIG, really big. We haven’t even gotten to the South Brunswick Islands of Holden Beach, Ocean Isle Beach, and Sunset Beach. So if you’ve never been here and think that Brunswick County may just be the perfect landing spot, then my all means, come for a visit…better yet, several visits. There’s a lot to take in before you can narrow your search to a manageable area.<br />
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<b><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_gtbVgHKSATk/TN9KkF3rzxI/AAAAAAAACKw/zv5Vq4BZNRU/s1600-h/nov2010_27%5B4%5D.jpg"><img align="left" alt="nov2010_27" border="0" height="252" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidncsZp_3hOgM95yCB4sgY6N4NdmywBoqWBmKzq3z4jEu-54NTiFlZCkMBHTFam274dabk3MMjxAqTyj0yJYe5JpsVT8-wnszgORkUAzTWqjf2hNiA366aprZv8aGS_0lBN8GI2Xj5eUY/?imgmax=800" style="border-width: 0px; display: inline; margin: 5px 0px 0px;" title="nov2010_27" width="334" /></a> • Do an online search for properties available on the <a href="http://bcarnc.rapmls.com/scripts/mgrqispi.dll?APPNAME=Brunswick&PRGNAME=MLSLogin&ARGUMENT=GJDbPSNNTKlsvCup9FDpxkBJyBKcNUTkDfgSIzzexcE%3D&KeyRid=1" rel="tag" target="_blank" title="brunswick county mls">Brunswick County MLS</a></b> in the areas you are interested in. This will give you a good sense of current property values and market conditions for your target communities.<br />
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<b>• If you get this far and are ready to plan a visit to look at properties,</b> make a list of your criteria…the more specific the better, but at minimum include desired locations, price range, property type, number of bedrooms/baths, square footage requirements, lot size, age of home desired, etc. How important are amenities and which ones, proximity to restaurants and shopping, demographics, and schools. Your questions are important and I will do my best to answer them, provide additional information, and address all concerns you might have.<br />
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• <b>Before you come, get organized. </b>I’ll have a folder ready for you, but bring a notebook, your camera, a measuring tape, etc. If you do find a property that might just be “the one,” you’ll want to take extra tim<a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_gtbVgHKSATk/TN9KlsmginI/AAAAAAAACK4/wxn7Cd5eoYo/s1600-h/nov2010_14%5B6%5D.jpg"><img align="right" alt="nov2010_14" border="0" height="238" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_gtbVgHKSATk/TN9Kl6kJyuI/AAAAAAAACK8/f70NvT51zF4/nov2010_14_thumb%5B4%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-width: 0px; display: inline; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px;" title="nov2010_14" width="324" /></a>e and photograph and document the details that are important to you.<br />
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<b>• Be ready to make a decision.</b> For some, this is the most difficult part. Sleep on it yes, but if we have done our homework, and you’ve found that perfect match, don’t be afraid … this is just the beginning!<br />
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• <b>Bring your checkbook</b> just in case you end up making an offer. All offers require a good faith <a href="http://www.ncrec.state.nc.us/pdf/publications/EarnestMoney.pdf" rel="tag" target="_blank" title="About Earnest Money">earnest money deposit</a> at the time the offer is made. There is not a set standard but 1% is a good starting point unless there are multiple offers expected. As your buyer’s agent, I make a copy of the check to submit with the offer and hold it until the contract is negotiated. If an offer is agreed upon, the EM check is delivered to the listing firm to be held in their trust account until closing unless contingencies in the contract are not satisfied and earnest money is released. On the other hand, if the contract is not agreed upon, then your check will be returned immediately.<br />
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<a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_gtbVgHKSATk/TN9KmqxPdaI/AAAAAAAACLA/Vcy7r2ENnk8/s1600-h/southport%20yacht%20basin4%208-24-10%5B4%5D.jpg"><img align="left" alt="southport yacht basin4 8-24-10" border="0" height="306" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_gtbVgHKSATk/TN9KnC65m7I/AAAAAAAACLE/jC8S7RS6Cq4/southport%20yacht%20basin4%208-24-10_thumb%5B2%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-width: 0px; display: inline; margin: 5px 5px 0px 0px;" title="southport yacht basin4 8-24-10" width="404" /></a> • <b>The reality of making "low ball" offers. </b>I know, I know, there are a few cases of buyers making seemingly ridiculous offers that were accepted…but for the most part, they are the exception and not the rule. If this is your mindset, and this is your goal, I am NOT your girl. <br />
Indeed, there are some sellers who refuse to lower their list price…refuse to accept the fact that their <a href="http://southportsoundings.blogspot.com/" rel="tag" target="_blank" title="Southport NC homes">home</a> is not worth what they paid for it or what they think it’s worth. These are the very last of the hold outs and the very last ones who would likely entertain a low ball offer. For the most part though, sellers have seen the reality of the current market and lowered their asking price to current market/appraised values. One thing I’ve learned in this market…if you price it right, it WILL sell. Sales have been steady this year across the board, for well-priced homes. So the majority of homes for sale you will be looking at have already reduced their asking price 25% or more. Many sellers are underwater. Are prices still negotiable? You betcha! But seriously if "low balling" is your mindset, you may be disappointed.<br />
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• <b>Lastly, if you are currently in the “exploratory” mode,</b> and are not sure if the Southport area is your<a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_gtbVgHKSATk/TN9KoLY66xI/AAAAAAAACLI/fIrn2fIIBe0/s1600-h/4th%20of%20July_southport_2010_3%5B4%5D.jpg"><img align="right" alt="4th of July_southport_2010_3" border="0" height="223" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_gtbVgHKSATk/TN9KorD5s0I/AAAAAAAACLM/yiYiWl-E9FE/4th%20of%20July_southport_2010_3_thumb%5B2%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-width: 0px; display: inline; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px;" title="4th of July_southport_2010_3" width="284" /></a> final destination, that’s OK. Disregard the above. Everyone thinking of buying a vacation,retirement, or relocation home needs to visit and explore first. If this is you, I am happy to provide you with a local packet of information and maps of the various communities so you can look on your own, at your leisure, and get a good feel for the area and the communities you may wish to be a part of.<br />
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<b>Here are a few pictures from the various communities in and around Southport.</b> No doubt there is something for everyone looking to call Southeast North Carolina home. Please don’t hesitate to call me with your questions. I’m here to help and welcome the opportunity to help facilitate to search for a home in Southport. My phone is 910.540.0551 and email is <a href="mailto:southportsoundings@gmail.com">southportsoundings@gmail.com</a>.<br />
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<b>It’s a bit premature,</b> but a wanted to offer a glimpse of homes that have <a href="http://http//bcarnc.rapmls.com/scripts/mgrqispi.dll?APPNAME=Brunswick&PRGNAME=MLSLogin&ARGUMENT=GJDbPSNNTKlsvCup9FDpxkBJyBKcNUTkDfgSIzzexcE%3D&KeyRid=1" rel="tag" target="_blank" title="southport nc mls">sold in Southport</a> since January 1. The market has held up well here, in spite of the soft market and tight-fisted lending practices that have stymied even the most qualified buyers. Those that have been able to take advantage of the great prices and historically low interest rates, are no doubt feeling a bit smug right now, and are down right happy to be here.<br />
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<b>So with single-family homes SOLD in Southport</b> as my search target, 28 homes have sold this year. I went back to January 1, but actually all have sold since April. I’m only going to highlight those that Southport Realty was a player, 12 to be exact, but if you are as curious as I am, you will find this interesting. The average price for all sold was $158/sf. There were a few “as is” fixer uppers that sold for less that $100/sf and some renovated and newer homes tha<a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_gtbVgHKSATk/TNn6VRKTBBI/AAAAAAAACKU/O6vz_HbmcYE/s1600-h/SouthportNC_500%5B5%5D.jpg"><img align="right" alt="SouthportNC_500" border="0" height="232" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_gtbVgHKSATk/TNn6VzD7yKI/AAAAAAAACKY/Pd5GmfW7QZk/SouthportNC_500_thumb%5B3%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border: 0px none; display: inline; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px;" title="SouthportNC_500" width="304" /></a>t sold in the mid $250/sf, and as high as $300/sf. So averages, are just that … averages … with location, condition, and hardships all swaying the final bill.<br />
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<b>As a long-time resident and local buyer’s agent,</b> I still love my job. It’s not a good living for those of us trying to stick it out in a struggling economy. But opportunities are very much out there for folks who have dreamed of a second home or that want to retire or relocate to Southport. The climate and the unique lifestyle here will continue to attract buyers, and I am happy to help you find your own little slice of it to call home.<br />
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<b>This is still one of my favorite books.</b> Set back during the Depression and days of Prohibition, Ruark speaks right to the Southern heart of life spent outdoors; fishin', clammin', oysterin', duck huntin', all embellished with a crusty cast of characters, and warmed with southern coastal cooking traditions and forbidden corn "licker." The Old Man's home, now a <a href="http://www.blogger.com/www.robertruarkinn.com" rel="tag" target="_blank" title="Robert Ruark Inn">Bed and Breakfast</a>, is just down the block from my home of nearly 25 years now. <br />
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<b>And it was over 25 years ago,</b> when we were still caretakers over on Bald Head Island, that we had our first run-in with September bluefish. Skippy Stiller, a Southport original who came across the river to Bald Head every evening at 7 to relieve my husband of active security duties, was our able Captain. Now Skippy knew a thing or two about fishing and he'd been talking about the blues starting to run out on Jaybird Shoals. So our “trolling for bluefish" adventure came late one September afternoon in an old blue patched up 14’ McKee Kraft. We had already caught a mess of mullet minnows in Bald Head Creek, so armed with live bait, and Hopkins lures and Clark Spoons, off we went. He had already warned, "Darlin’ now if we g<a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_gtbVgHKSATk/SspVSZsZGWI/AAAAAAAABvI/dpcGz87kMLQ/s1600-h/Fish%20City_486%5B4%5D.jpg"><img align="right" alt="feeding frenzy" border="0" height="167" src="https://lh4.ggpht.com/_gtbVgHKSATk/SspVS0nCk-I/AAAAAAAABvM/QozyIUpAX6I/Fish%20City_486_thumb%5B2%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-width: 0px; display: inline; margin: 5px 0px 0px 5px;" title="feeding frenzy" width="490" /></a>et into ‘em, be careful," peppering his words with tales of digits lost to a blue’s razor sharp teeth. I had caught bluefish out of the surf before and managed to keep all my fingers, but none the less, he had my full attention here with his talk about big schools of hungry blues and feeding frenzies. <br />
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<b>So we made it out to Jaybird,</b> the three of us with Skippy at the helm, in a small boat not quite fit to cross the shipping channel. But the wind was light and we trolled and fished hard 'til dark, our arms weak from reeling in the ornery suckers. We didn’t exactly slay 'em but we caught about sixty and lost about that many. Some say nothing fights pound for pound harder than a bluefish. I believe it. Back on the Island, we quickly went to cle<a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_gtbVgHKSATk/TJojfGooVKI/AAAAAAAACJ4/vOKcFB3uuNk/s1600-h/southport%20swings_10%5B4%5D.jpg"><img align="left" alt="southport swings_10" border="0" height="202" src="https://lh3.ggpht.com/_gtbVgHKSATk/TJojfjmiHkI/AAAAAAAACJ8/9njmhzb3d6Y/southport%20swings_10_thumb%5B2%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border: 0px none; display: inline; margin: 5px 5px 0px 0px;" title="southport swings_10" width="274" /></a>aning and filleting. The plan was for Skippy to take them back to Southport and <a href="http://davescupboard.blogspot.com/2008/08/smoked-bluefish.html" rel="tag" target="_blank" title="smoked bluefish recipe">smoke 'em</a>. I wish I had gotten his recipe for smoking. All I know is they started out in a brine in an old glass Lance cracker jar. But we held out a good mess and fried them up for dinner. They’ve never tasted better, before or since. You need to eat bluefish right out of the water cause the next day they’re hardly fit to eat… <br />
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<b>Skippy has left us now and gone ahead,</b> after spending his quiet years as a daily fixture at the swings down at the Waterfront. I think about him now when I ride by, wishin' I had taken the time to stop long enough to hear a story or two, play a game of Farkle, and hear him call me darlin' one more time. <br />
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<b>So I’ll leave you with a final passage from “The Boy”</b> … <i>“I feel sorry for people who never had a chance at grilled bluefish… The way the Old Man cooked them, they tasted better than any fish has a right to taste. He just laid them on the grill over hot coals and left them until you could see the sk<a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_gtbVgHKSATk/SspVUF5RQpI/AAAAAAAABvY/eNKeKvpCuTE/s1600-h/surf%20fishing_204%5B3%5D.jpg"><img align="right" alt="surf fishing_204" border="0" height="142" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhijTydB0oKaFkz2XEYjMO3_mCACVUdSJvqBJNeBCnwiojRx4XtY_mxsug1YQI1jCaqfMN4bAArrzNZoxubk6uh2u5Jxj6Jyuh1xKE9XhMb3zeoyZS_ERqSgEeuZPxBI4ceRhrNBCACBdw/?imgmax=800" style="border-width: 0px; display: inline; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px;" title="surf fishing_204" width="208" /></a>in blistering and cracking and turning gold and black, with the white showing through and the grease sizzling steadily on the coals. When he finally took them off, they were so tender they just fell apart. He bathed them in about half a pound of butter apiece, poured vinegar over them, and then dusted them with black pepper. I ate about four pounds of fish before I quit.” </i> <br />
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<b>September is just the start of the "good months"</b> in <a href="http://southportsoundings.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Southport</a>. October is nearly here and as the tourists leave us, it’ll be time for the fall fisherman to come out of the woodwork. The <a href="http://www.usopenkmt.com/index.html" rel="tag" target="_blank" title="US Open King Mackerel Tournament">US Open King Mackerel Tournament</a> kicks off October 5th - 7th and the <a href="http://www.visitnc.com/events/view/34039" rel="tag" target="_blank" title="southport nc fishing">Captain Charlie’s Kids Fishing Tournament</a> on the 7th at the City Pier. More to come! <br />
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<b>While the Brunswick County real estate market remains soft, </b>and many now-labeled “ghost developments” sit in limbo, the Cottages of Price’s Creek now have a real eye for the future. A renewed interest is burgeoning and visible, bringing the dreams of current and future owners peace of mind, knowing that the vision of its original developer and architect is alive and well.<br />
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<b>All of the unsold lots in Price’s Creek</b> are now owned by a local bank and they are in the beginning stages of putting some lot/home packages together in the 300s. They will also be releasing a small number of lots that should hit the market sometime this Fall. Thanks to diligent efforts by the bank, the <a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_gtbVgHKSATk/TJkh7G6HOaI/AAAAAAAACJk/OHfgz-eEYd8/s1600-h/DSCF7837%5B12%5D.jpg"><img align="right" alt="DSCF7837" border="0" height="229" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiRLhDRMP34xSuraur18pylNgMGa2fpWxrJx5J2Sojerg70So310w9xEVvOGWDv5NmuiBruj4XWhezjMcOcIUoOCEs1uH-beFsM3GmZY3aN5EUXbZ0gkkvyCofOS72KE341SpW7Lu7Juo/?imgmax=800" style="border-width: 0px; display: inline; margin: 5px 0px 0px 5px;" title="DSCF7837" width="324" /></a>entrances and common areas have been spruced up, the pool and clubhouse have been completed and all signs are positive and moving forward.<br />
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<b> If you have questions about Price’s Creek,</b> please don’t hesitate to call me at 910 540 0551, or send me an email. I will do my best to answer or find the answer you are looking for.<br />
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<b>In the mean time,</b> here are a few pictures that I took over the summer that show just what a beautiful and unique community it really is. As a disclosure, I am a local Buyer’s Agent and have no official association with the Price’s Creek neighborhood, but I have loved it from the start and am excited <b><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdQFb2SDOPwSjp5HMFSScEbbZ7S6lFPecPpwaRI9O8SoTo4fpdMMa6DeBnGLGCzVhw6TOvocdSMAMPG8RlUTdqiJimklEC6gSuc6BXHpy8D6Io62Wt-xwYdrH8tRCFdgXT-hDnp7YX-7s/s1600-h/prices%20creek%20entry%5B4%5D.jpg"><img align="left" alt="prices creek entry" border="0" height="215" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_gtbVgHKSATk/TJkh9MELsCI/AAAAAAAACJw/aMds5j0cLxU/prices%20creek%20entry_thumb%5B2%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-width: 0px; display: inline; margin: 5px 5px 0px 0px;" title="prices creek entry" width="284" /></a></b>again to see that it is once again a viable option for folks looking to buy in the Southport area.<br />
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<b>Everyone looking for property in Southport and Brunswick County</b> needs to know what is happening in the specific communities and neighborhoods they are considering. List prices are all over the place and don’t necessarily reflect actual SOLD prices. So focusing on these sold prices and units sold, I will attempt to give you a few stats that might help you in determining values both historically (over the last 5 years) and presently (2010).<br />
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<b>5 YEAR</b> - No. of homes sold – 85 • Avg size: 2000 sf<br />
• Avg list price – $289K • Avg sold price – $283 <br />
•Avg days on market – 264 • Avg price/sf - $142<br />
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<b>2010</b> - No. of homes sold – 3 • Avg size – 1800 sf<br />
• Avg list price - $266K • Avg sold price - $245K<br />
• Avg days on market – 405 • Avg price/sf - $139<br />
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<b>Summary: The adage “All real estate is LOCAL”</b> couldn’t be more true in this case. Everyone knows that real estate sales and values have dropped significantly in virtually all local, state, and national markets. What I find interesting about Arbor Creek specifically is that while the number of units sold have dropped and days on market have increased, the average sold prices/sf have remained relatively steady over the last 5 years.<br />
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<b>As a Brunswick County Buyer’s Agent,</b> it is my job to look at these and other stats in helping my buyers to determine real market value in the communities they are looking... BEFORE they make an offer. Other neighborhoods will have stats and trends that will mirror more closely the overall market and I will be posting that information here one community at a time. If you have any questions about Arbor Creek or would like to get more stats on it or other Southport area or Brunswick County communities, just email me and I will get it to you.<br />
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The parade and fireworks are still to come. I wish you all a happy and safe 4th…Let Freedom Ring! <br />
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<span style="font-size: xx-small;">Technorati Tags: <a href="http://technorati.com/tags/southport+nc+4th+of+july" rel="tag">southport nc 4th of july</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/southport+nc" rel="tag">southport nc</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/southport+nc+firemans+competition" rel="tag">southport nc firemans competition</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/southport+nc+homes" rel="tag">southport nc homes</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/4th+of+july+in+southport" rel="tag">4th of july in southport</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/southport+nc+events" rel="tag">southport nc events</a></span></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3475069427021650205.post-23242075580209247872010-06-17T23:17:00.006-04:002010-09-28T21:54:34.798-04:00Indigo Plantation - Southport NC Communities<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgK5NUnzVbuIpz-WgZJkxBKV5xsJl8jpZ2VcF64gQoes3UYyYnE36GC524Wbbj1z1FxG0DmIVs2w9JTjHMlXqb4_lLiPP7dpJnmjVUxaLW-VXXQk3C-A8IbJKS48lCOfh76Q0hnqkM94tI/s1600-h/indigo%20plantation_9_530%5B13%5D.jpg"><img align="left" alt="indigo plantation_9_530" border="0" height="393" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_gtbVgHKSATk/TBrlTqMFHgI/AAAAAAAACFA/_Y1FcqvW7Zc/indigo%20plantation_9_530_thumb%5B11%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border: 0px none; display: inline; margin: 5px 10px 0px 0px;" title="indigo plantation_9_530" width="524" /></a><b>I have been highlighting</b> my best-loved <a href="http://southportsoundings.blogspot.com/" rel="tag" target="_blank" title="southport nc homes"><b>Southport</b></a> area the communities for three or four years now. Indigo Plantation has always been a favorite of mine and I’m happy to finally get around to featuring one of the very best neighborhoods Southport has to offer.<br />
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<b>For years, Indigo Plantation</b> was the departure location for Bald Head Island’s mainland ferry operation. Its top-notch marina facilities and easy access to the <a href="http://www.coastalguide.com/IntraCoastalWaterway/NC-IntraCoastalWaterway.shtml" rel="tag" target="_blank" title="intracoastal waterway"><b>Intracoastal Waterway</b></a>, the Cape Fear River and beyond, are trumped by its quiet in-town location just a 5 minute bike ride to downtown Southport.<br />
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<b>Originally developed by Bald Head Island Ltd,</b> the preservation of the natural landscape is evident at every turn. Homes rise gently up from their surroundings as though they might have been dropped in by helicopter. Now that Bald Head has moved their mainland operation to Deep Point Marina near the<b> </b><a href="http://www.ncdot.gov/_templates/download/external.html?pdf=http://www.ncdot.gov/download/transit/ferry/ferryschedule.pdf" rel="tag" target="_blank" title="southport-ft fisher ferry schedule"><b>Ft. Fisher Ferry</b></a>, Indigo has emerged as a quiet getaway with a private marina, clubhouse, pool and tennis courts. Boat slips are available for sale or lease to accommodate a variety of vessels to suit sailers, cruisers, and fishermen.<br />
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<b>Currently there are 2 townhomes available</b> in the low $200s, and 4 single homes ranging in price from $380-650K. As far as lots, there are 11 on the market in the $100-450K range. If you want to have a look for yourself, here is a user-friendly <a href="http://bcarnc.rapmls.com/scripts/mgrqispi.dll?APPNAME=Brunswick&PRGNAME=MLSLogin&ARGUMENT=GJDbPSNNTKlsvCup9FDpxkBJyBKcNUTkDfgSIzzexcE%3D&KeyRid=1" rel="tag" target="_blank" title="brunswick county mls search"><b>MLS search</b></a>.<br />
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<b>I’ve been lucky enough to call Southport </b><a href="http://southportsoundings.blogspot.com/" rel="tag" target="_blank" title="Southport NC homes"><b>home</b></a><b> for 25 years now.</b> If you’ve ever thought seriously about relocating to the area, I can say with all honesty, there has never been a better time. If you have any questions about Indigo or any other Southport area neighborhoods, I’d love to hear from you. You can <b></b>email me or call me at 910.540.0551.<br />
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<b>So we tend to remember</b> the years that have brought snow accumulation to Southport. Probably none will ever match the mighty Christmas Eve Blizzard of 1989 that brought us a record-breaking 18 inches. All that being said, we did get a beaut in a small heavy package, delivering an awe-inspiring layer of white to our coastal landscape. <br />
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<b>2010 is officially here</b> and it is a good time to look back at the “year that was” in terms of <a href="http://bcarnc.rapmls.com/scripts/mgrqispi.dll?APPNAME=Brunswick&PRGNAME=MLSLogin&ARGUMENT=GJDbPSNNTKlsvCup9FDpxkBJyBKcNUTkDfgSIzzexcE%3D&KeyRid=1" rel="tag" target="_blank" title="Brunswick County MLS search">real estate in Brunswick County</a>. I’ve spent a good part of the day looking at our local market and honestly, it’s not as bad as I was expecting. I am a numbers person and as the saying goes, “All real estate is local,” so I have some numbers that I think are of interest to those trying to get a handle on the market here.<br />
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<b>Starting at the top</b> and focusing particularly on single-family site-built home sales, here we go… First off in Brunswick County, 895 single-family site-built homes CLOSED in 2009 <a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_gtbVgHKSATk/S0fjO073ppI/AAAAAAAAB3Q/iazrunNPfA8/s1600-h/SouthportAreaCommunities_720%5B5%5D.jpg"><img align="right" alt="SouthportAreaCommunities_720" border="0" height="439" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_gtbVgHKSATk/S0fjPtlnGqI/AAAAAAAAB3U/DY_7VIl5_W4/SouthportAreaCommunities_720_thumb%5B3%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border: 0px none; display: inline; margin: 5px 0px 0px;" title="SouthportAreaCommunities_720" width="534" /></a>compared with 886 in 2008. Lots and land sales totaled 324 in 2009, down from 386 in 2008. Commercial properties were the weakest with only 11 sales county-wide versus 22 in 2008. Small businesses are struggling but the ones that have tightened down and found a way to hang in there may be the first to get relief when the market gets back on its feet again. I’m feeling cautiously optimistic that those who have been waiting for a market bottom will want to take advantage of the investment potential right now while picking's are still good!<br />
<b>Looking at the Brunswick County cities and towns,</b> here are some CLOSED single-family numbers for 2009:<br />
<blockquote>• Bald Head Island 28 (5 of these fractional ownership – 399K-2.5 million)<br />
• Boiling Spring Lakes 54 (95K – 217k)<br />
• Caswell Beach 7 (235K- 590K)<br />
• Holden Beach 61 (47 on the island)<br />
• Oak Island 172 (Beach/37, Wooded /135 – 155k – 840K)<br />
• Ocean Isle 100 (Beach/57, Mainland /43)<br />
• Shallotte 59 (Low 100’s to 400s)<br />
• Southport 78 (versus 89 in 2008) <br />
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<b>Now let’s look at the various local communities and developments in the Southport area:</b> I can’t cover them all here but I’d like to give you a feel for the more well-established communities in southern end of Brunswick County that I feel offer the safest investment potential right now. </blockquote><blockquote><b>• </b>Top billing goes to <a href="http://stjamesgolf.blogspot.com/" rel="tag" target="_blank" title="St. James Plantation">St. James Plantation</a> with 47 homes closed in 2009. St. James Plantation, Inc, the developer, opted to join our Brunswick County MLS in May of this year. Hopefully this has been a good move for them, getting away from exclusive in-house sales, and opening up their listings so that they can be marketed by all area agents. With that said, the 47 homes SOLD since reporting to BCARNC is smaller than the real number but very solid none the less with prices ranging from 290K to 1.4 million.<br />
• Up next, right next door, is Arbor Creek with 12 homes SOLD, a much smaller but viable and well-established community offering simpler amenities and a premier location along Southport’s growing 211 corridor. 145k-350K<br />
• <a href="http://lockwoodfolly.blogspot.com/" rel="tag" target="_blank" title="Lockwood Folly">Lockwood Folly</a> – 6 homes SOLD 230K-1.2 million- one of my favorite communities strategically <a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_gtbVgHKSATk/S0fqquY2c8I/AAAAAAAAB30/MIjo8M_z0HY/s1600-h/yacht%20basin2_500%5B5%5D.jpg"><img align="right" alt="yacht basin2_500" border="0" height="290" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_gtbVgHKSATk/S0fqq6t9ZhI/AAAAAAAAB34/FDE_i34T4yA/yacht%20basin2_500_thumb%5B3%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border: 0px none; display: inline; margin: 5px 0px 0px;" title="yacht basin2_500" width="384" /></a> located on Lockwood Folly Bay. It remains a truly “hidden gem” off the radar compared with newer developments, with its fantastic golf course and beautiful, natural mature forests, offering golf, water/marsh-front homes, and lots with unrivaled views. <br />
• Winding River – Home of Carolina National, a Bluegreen community off Highway 211 near Supply – 5 homes SOLD 365K-537K. Again, another well-established semi-private development with great amenities, golf, tennis, like St. James, but on a smaller scale. <br />
• <a href="http://harboroakssouthport.blogspot.com/" rel="tag" target="_blank" title="Harbor Oaks Southport NC">Harbor Oaks</a> – traditional Southern living at its finest right here in Southport near the Ft. Fisher Ferry Landing, 4 homes SOLD $290K-$475K.<br />
• The Landing – across the street from Harbor Oaks with a riverfront pool and clubhouse, adjacent to Bald Head Island’s new ferry terminal, 3 homes SOLD $349K-$569K.<br />
• Indigo Plantation – in town Southport, quiet, heavily wooded waterway and marsh front community with marina, clubhouse, pool and tennis courts, 2 homes SOLD in the $400s.<br />
• <a href="http://smithvillewoods.blogspot.com/" rel="tag" target="_blank" title="Smithville Woods Southport NC">Smithville Woods</a> – I call it Southport’s most family friendly neighborhood. Not much has been on the market in there compared to other communities and only 1 has SOLD in 09. <br />
<a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_gtbVgHKSATk/S0fqrQt1YBI/AAAAAAAAB38/AkYUmWg08-Q/s1600-h/bhi%20ferry_philip%5B9%5D.jpg"><img align="left" alt="bhi ferry_philip" border="0" height="239" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_gtbVgHKSATk/S0fqr7VwRvI/AAAAAAAAB4A/5IKfB5CvkPI/bhi%20ferry_philip_thumb%5B7%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border: 0px none; display: inline; margin: 10px 5px 0px 0px;" title="bhi ferry_philip" width="374" /></a> </blockquote><b>Other SOLD numbers</b> include favorite <a href="http://riverrunplantation.blogspot.com/" rel="tag" target="_blank" title="River Run Plantation">River Run Plantation</a> – 2, <a href="http://pricescreek.blogspot.com/" rel="tag" target="_blank" title="Price's Creek Southport NC">Price’s Creek</a> – 2, Rivermist – 2, Olde Southport – 1.<br />
I have the numbers for quite a few other Brunswick County communities so don’t hesitate to <a href="mailto:southportsoundings@gmail.com" rel="tag" target="_blank" title="email me">contact me</a> and I will be glad to give you a break down. I also want to speak to what SOLD right here in Southport’s Historic District and homes within walking distance… Numbers are down to be sure but I think it is safe to say that those who took advantage of lower market prices are now very happy Southport homeowners. Welcome!<br />
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I wish you all good times, good health, and much happiness in the coming year.<br />
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<div class="wlWriterEditableSmartContent" id="scid:0767317B-992E-4b12-91E0-4F059A8CECA8:016ca323-8fa8-49a4-a605-82b406d208e7" style="display: inline; float: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Technorati Tags: <a href="http://technorati.com/tags/brunswick+county+real+estate" rel="tag">brunswick county real estate</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/southport+nc+real+estate" rel="tag">southport nc real estate</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/southport+homes" rel="tag">southport homes</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/southport+nc+buyers+agent" rel="tag">southport nc buyers agent</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/st+james+plantation" rel="tag">st james plantation</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/arbor+creek" rel="tag">arbor creek</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/harbor+oaks+southport" rel="tag">harbor oaks southport</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/the+landing+southport" rel="tag">the landing southport</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/lockwood+folly" rel="tag">lockwood folly</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/winding+river" rel="tag">winding river</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/river+run+plantation" rel="tag">river run plantation</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/price%27s+creek" rel="tag">price's creek</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/indigo+plantation" rel="tag">indigo plantation</a></span></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3475069427021650205.post-4398829578995280512009-12-16T12:12:00.005-05:002010-09-21T16:43:23.491-04:00Real Estate Trends and Other Interesting Stats<a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_gtbVgHKSATk/SykU2R2aKHI/AAAAAAAAB0I/XZDzYjSTK6Q/s1600-h/YB_808%5B1%5D.jpg"><img align="left" alt="YB_808" border="0" height="327" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1-66UZLDIhFuDNvXk4AlKodXW756VT5DCdOOoAJKQ9PtNVoVZYDyPkaWEB6B5dgaGlRJL55DRZva0k_XMChPjtcU8U7FPk6voWI-dQ6C59N80jIZEp_cH47Nn94k-zAV6lLLgAEfpaDQ/?imgmax=800" style="border: 0px none; display: inline; margin: 5px 5px 0px 0px;" title="YB_808" width="433" /></a> <b>The National Association of Realtors</b> recently released the <a href="http://www.realtor.org/press_room/news_releases/2009/11/survey_record" rel="tag" title="brunswick county real estate market">2009 Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers</a>. NAR mailed an eight-page questionnaire in July 2009 to a national sample of 120,038 home buyers and sellers who purchased their homes between July 2008 and June 2009 and were based on deed transfers and other public records. The report compiles the results of 9,138 surveys returned by buyers and sellers who sold or purchased a home between July 2008 and June 2009. Here are some stats that I found interesting: <i>(my comments in italics)</i><br />
<div align="left">• <b>47% of all buyers were first time buyers,</b> an all time high. Their median age was 30 and median income was $61,600. 83% of them were under the age of 44. <i>Expect these numbers to continue because of the extension of the first time home buyer’s tax credit. </i></div><div align="left">• <b>62% of first time buyers and 35% of all buyers</b> sited their #1 reason for buying was the desire to be a <a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_gtbVgHKSATk/Syufgvm9UCI/AAAAAAAAB0A/mLC4aA1U9dw/s1600-h/11_20_09_704%5B1%5D.jpg"><img align="right" alt="11_20_09_704" border="0" height="260" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_gtbVgHKSATk/SyufhflzKuI/AAAAAAAAB0E/damPsNf9ptE/11_20_09_704_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border: 0px none; display: inline; margin: 10px 0px 0px;" title="11_20_09_704" width="354" /></a> homeowner. 12% said financing their first home was more difficult than expected, 13% of successful buyers said they had previously experienced a purchase agreement that fell through; and 8% had been rejected by a lender. <i>Be sure you are pre-qualified before you begin your</i> <i><a href="http://bcarnc.rapmls.com/scripts/mgrqispi.dll?APPNAME=Brunswick&PRGNAME=MLSLogin&ARGUMENT=GJDbPSNNTKlsvCup9FDpxkBJyBKcNUTkDfgSIzzexcE%3D&KeyRid=1" title="southport nc homes">property search</a>.</i> <i>I haven’t had a deal fall through this year…allow extra time.</i></div><div align="left">• <b>The average age of all buyers was 39,</b> same as last year.<i> We are higher here in Brunswick County.</i></div>• <b>63% of all buyers were empty-nesters.</b> <i>Again I suspect our numbers are higher than that.</i><br />
<div align="left">• <b>90% of all buyers used the internet to search.</b> <i>This is the highest number I’ve seen yet.</i></div><div align="left"><i><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_gtbVgHKSATk/SykU4WfnKGI/AAAAAAAAB0U/5jGMVUEKvKM/s1600-h/DSCF6336%5B1%5D.jpg"><img align="left" alt="DSCF6336" border="0" height="185" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_gtbVgHKSATk/SyuhDDPtGPI/AAAAAAAAB0c/GCGDiNqO380/DSCF6336_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border: 0px none; display: inline; margin: 10px 0px 0px;" title="DSCF6336" width="329" /></a> •</i> <b>The average buyer searched for 12 weeks</b> and viewed 12 homes. Among buyers who used an agent, 63 percent selected a buyer’s agent. <i>Wow! You know I like seeing this. I don’t think we have reached that number in Brunswick County but it is heartening to know that buyers are beginning to understand the advantages of buyer agency. All of my clients this year have come from folks seeking representation. Yay!</i></div><div align="left"><i>•</i> <b>Home buyers thought the most important services agents offer</b> are helping find the right house, and negotiating sales terms and price. The most commonly cited benefits of using an agent are helping buyers understand the process, pointing out unnoticed features or faults, negotiating better contract terms, and providing a better list of service providers.</div><div align="left">• <b>84% of buyers reported the photos to be the most useful information.</b> <i>Always so important.</i></div><div align="left">• <b>The number one action</b> taken after viewing a home online was to drive by or visit the home. <i>Me too!</i></div><div align="left"><i><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_gtbVgHKSATk/SykU5oN2a7I/AAAAAAAAB0g/5mEH5E3iLyw/s1600-h/DSCF6382%5B1%5D.jpg"><img align="right" alt="DSCF6382" border="0" height="487" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_gtbVgHKSATk/SyuhE9UggbI/AAAAAAAAB0o/HA8GI85YpYw/DSCF6382_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border: 0px none; display: inline; margin: 20px 0px 0px;" title="DSCF6382" width="354" /></a> </i></div>• <b>Less than 3% of buyers surveyed</b> found the home they purchased in a print ad. <i>I love to read the paper with my morning coffee as much as anyone but those days are numbered I feel … print media headed towards oblivion. Glossies might hang around a bit longer.</i><br />
<i>•</i> <b>Environmentally friendly features remain a</b> significant factor: 88% of buyers said that heating and cooling costs were important, 72% desired energy efficient appliances, and 69% wanted energy efficient lighting. <i>No surprise here. The Green movement is much more than a trend … it is here to stay.</i><br />
<div align="left">• <b>87% of buyers viewed real estate as a good</b> investment … more than stocks. The typical home sold for 95 percent of the listing price, with a median increase over the seller’s original purchase price of $36,000. “Even with price declines in recent years, the typical home seller saw their equity increase 27 percent,” McMillan said. </div><div align="left">**** Look for my upcoming year-end report sometime in early January and we’ll see how our Southport area and Brunswick County numbers stack up against some of the stats offered by the NAR. </div><div align="left"><b>I am LATE posting my Christmas blog … I will get on that. I have some new pictures to share! </b></div><div align="left">As always, feel free to <a href="mailto:%20southportsoundings@gmail.com" rel="tag" title="southport nc buyers agent">contact me</a> if you have any questions about the current market or are looking for insight into where the best values are right now. </div><div align="left"><br />
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<b>The cooler temps,</b> bright blue skies, and an ebbing pace are a much-anticipated and welcome change, bringing with them a much-needed attitude adjustment! My energy level is up, my running regime bolstered, my to-do list is getting shorter…..and the "soup is <i>on!</i>"<br />
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<b>Walking outside this morning and I am thinking oysters</b>…It is about time for the an<a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_gtbVgHKSATk/Sto7J8noI7I/AAAAAAAABww/j-qp4jFnPJQ/s1600-h/oysters_2983.jpg"><img align="right" alt="oysters_298" border="0" height="194" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_gtbVgHKSATk/Sto7Kdi3fhI/AAAAAAAABw0/0O8d9rLjpIA/oysters_298_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-width: 0px; display: inline; margin: 5px 0px 0px 10px;" title="oysters_298" width="302" /></a>nual clean-up of "Camp Burton", our little hideout in the back yard, camouflaged by tall wax myrtle on one side, a wall of cat briar on the back, and tall stacks of firewood to finish out the enclosure. It's a rough-around-the-edges little oasis…nothing out of one of those "Backyard Hideaways" magazines I may be guilty of fawning over occasionally. There's a fire pit of course, dug out and lined with old bricks from our river beach, carried home long ago when we still had easy access to child labor. The sides are block and brick stacked up tall enough to hold a wire mesh grate and a half a bushel of oysters at a time. Stump seating and big colored Christmas lights complete the scene.<br />
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<b>As usual…I digress…</b> Now on to the "What’s Happening <i>Now</i>" calendar…<br />
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<b>Tomorrow head on down to Ocean Isle</b> for their big annual <a href="http://www.brunswickcountychamber.org/OF-nc-oyster-festival.cfm" rel="tag" target="_blank" title="Ocean Isle Oyster Festival">Oyster Festival</a>. There’s an oyster shucking contest, a surfing contest, games, food vendors, entertainment, and an oyster stew cook-off. Oct 17 and 18. While you’re down there, you might try and catch the <a href="http://www.ingramplanetarium.org/eventscalendar.htm" rel="tag" target="_blank" title="Ingram Planetarium music lasar show">Ingram Planetarium – Music Laser Show</a> in Sunset Beach Saturday evening only.<br />
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<a href="http://loggerheadrealty.googlepages.com/angelaeasterling" rel="tag" target="_blank" title="Angela Easterling at the Amuzu"><b><img align="left" alt="Angela Easterling Flyer_200" border="0" height="202" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_gtbVgHKSATk/Sto7KiL87TI/AAAAAAAABw4/rfmguMWBSKU/AngelaEasterlingFlyer_2005.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-width: 0px; display: inline; margin: 5px 5px 0px 0px;" title="Angela Easterling Flyer_200" width="149" /> Angela Eastering</b></a><b>, a highly touted singer-songwriter</b> makes a stop off on her current tour to the Amuzu Theatre in Downtown Southport on Saturday, the 17th at 7 pm. Tickets are $15 and part of the proceeds go to the renovation of the theater, a historic local landmark, home of <a href="http://www.stageiiproductions.com/" rel="tag" target="_blank" title="Stage II Productions">Stage II Productions</a> and featured musical artists brought in by <a href="http://www.myspace.com/keyfla" rel="tag" target="_blank" title="Circle Entertainment">Circle Entertainment</a> throughout the year. Please get out and support your local arts scene. It takes numbers to make these creative endeavors viable. <br />
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<b>Things start to get busy next weekend as Halloween approaches.</b> On October 23rd starting at 6:30, Southport is hosting a Pumpkin Festival on the Garrison lawn. There’s a pumpkin decorating contest, a costume contest, cake walk, games, and a “Creepy Hayride" along the river. If that doesn’t get you in the Halloween spirit, on Saturday, the 24th, head out to Boiling Spring Lakes for their own Halloween Carnival to be held at the Community Center. Everyone is encouraged to bring two cans of food to benefit area food banks. A haunted hayride will start after dark. Admission free with food donations. <br />
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<b>Don’t miss the opportunity to see <a href="http://brunswicklittletheatre.blogspot.com/" rel="tag" target="_blank" title="Brunswick Little Theatre">Brunswick Little Theatre’s</a> adaptation of Charlotte’s Web.</b> T<a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_gtbVgHKSATk/Sto7LI9atrI/AAAAAAAABw8/W_rcwIN_hD0/s1600-h/cwattach_5324.jpg"><img align="right" alt="cw attach_532" border="0" height="280" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_gtbVgHKSATk/Sto7Lk7dRBI/AAAAAAAABxA/0bkdvPHE-iU/cwattach_532_thumb2.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-width: 0px; display: inline; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px;" title="cw attach_532" width="204" /></a>his will be BLT’s first show in the newly completed Virginia Williamson Event Center at <a href="http://www.bccowa.com/boxoffice.html" rel="tag" target="_blank" title="Odell Williamson box office">Odell Williamson Auditorium</a> on the campus of Brunswick Community College. Opening night is Friday the 23rd at 7:30 with matinees on both Saturday and Sunday at 3pm. The same schedule follows for the next weekend. (Oct 30-Nov1) Anyone who has seen a show directed by Debbie Skillman, then you know what a fantastic job she does assembling a batch of local youth and funneling their energies and talents with positively engaging results. Admission $15 for adults, $10 for students, and $6 for kids under 12.<br />
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<b>Oak Island’s Parks and Recreation</b> will hold it’s own <a href="http://www.oakislandnc.com/Recreation/SPOOKTACULAR.pdf" rel="tag" target="_blank" title="oak island spooktacular">"Fall Community Spooktacular"</a> on the 24th from 5 to 7 pm at Middleton Park. Children rides, family entertainment and hayrides are on the menu. Middleton Park Cinema will show "Ironman" beginning at 7pm, weather permitting. Bring chair or blanket.<br />
<b></b><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_gtbVgHKSATk/SttBbEENC6I/AAAAAAAABx0/hSgQdUH8_pA/s1600-h/stedebonnetregatta%5B3%5D.jpg"><img align="left" alt="stedebonnetregatta" border="0" height="106" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_gtbVgHKSATk/SttBdI2xNYI/AAAAAAAABx4/srr0VDATNOs/stedebonnetregatta_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border: 0px none; display: inline; margin: 5px 10px 0px 0px;" title="stedebonnetregatta" width="144" /></a> For the grown-ups, on Halloween, the <a href="http://www.stedebonnetregatta.com/notice.html" rel="tag" target="_blank" title="pirate halloween race southport">Stede Bonnet Halloween Regatta</a> and after party at the <a href="http://www.provisioncompany.com/" rel="tag" target="_blank" title="provision company">Provision Co</a> are long-standing traditions in Southport. Local and visiting sailors take this verrry seriously and bragging rights are good for a whole year. As for the pirate sailors, the Captain's meeting is at 9am and the course will be decided that morning depending on conditions. The race starts at 1pm at the old Yacht Basin and will commence all around the Cape Fear between Southport and Bald Head. The Block Party starts at 5pm at Provisions with awards, live band, and plenty of merriment, as this is the last hurrah before they close down for the winter.<br />
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<b>And last but not least, on <b><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_gtbVgHKSATk/Sto7MEzntXI/AAAAAAAABxE/2oE3naIBepY/s1600-h/DSCF6366_600%5B12%5D.jpg"><img align="left" alt="DSCF6366_600" border="0" height="326" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_gtbVgHKSATk/Sto7MsHwuUI/AAAAAAAABxI/rUf2jzdzzwk/DSCF6366_600_thumb%5B8%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-width: 0px; display: inline; margin: 5px 5px 0px 0px;" title="DSCF6366_600" width="434" /></a></b>the 31st is the Brunswick County Fall Festival</b> offering lots of Halloween fun starting at 8:30am. There will be tons of music, food and entertainment a 10am softball and kickball tournaments, a 1pm pie-eating contest, water balloons, and tug-of-war. At 5, there's a bon fire and marshmallow roast, at 6, hay rides, and at 6:45pm, and a Christian karate light show. And if that’s not enough, Trunk or Treat starts at 7pm. All this will be held at the Bill Smith Park on Fish Factory Road off of Long Beach Road. Free Admission. Contact: Mike Hilliard – 910.547.0431<br />
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<b>I'm sure I am missing some things here.</b> Please feel free comment and add anything I haven’t covered. So let’s all get out there and enjoy the season; the cool weather, the sparkles on the water, the changing colors, the spectacular sunsets, the smell of a campfire, and the taste of that first Lockwood Folly oyster. Life is good.<br />
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<div class="wlWriterEditableSmartContent" id="scid:0767317B-992E-4b12-91E0-4F059A8CECA8:59c89392-5ea8-48ca-ad12-786b07ebc8e6" style="display: inline; float: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Technorati Tags: </span><a href="http://technorati.com/tags/southport+nc+fall+activities" rel="tag"><span style="font-size: x-small;">southport nc fall activities</span></a><span style="font-size: x-small;">,</span><a href="http://technorati.com/tags/halloween+in+southport+nc" rel="tag"><span style="font-size: x-small;">halloween in southport nc</span></a><span style="font-size: x-small;">,</span><a href="http://technorati.com/tags/brunswick+county+fall+festival" rel="tag"><span style="font-size: x-small;">brunswick county fall festival</span></a><span style="font-size: x-small;">,</span><a href="http://technorati.com/tags/stage+ii+productions" rel="tag"><span style="font-size: x-small;">stage ii productions</span></a><span style="font-size: x-small;">,</span><a href="http://technorati.com/tags/brunswick+little+theatre" rel="tag"><span style="font-size: x-small;">brunswick little theatre</span></a><span style="font-size: x-small;">,</span><a href="http://technorati.com/tags/stede+bonnet+regatta" rel="tag"><span style="font-size: x-small;">stede bonnet regatta</span></a><span style="font-size: x-small;">,</span><a href="http://technorati.com/tags/pirate+race+provision+co" rel="tag"><span style="font-size: x-small;">pirate race provision co</span></a><span style="font-size: x-small;">,</span><a href="http://technorati.com/tags/spooktacular" rel="tag"><span style="font-size: x-small;">spooktacular</span></a><span style="font-size: x-small;">,</span><a href="http://technorati.com/tags/southport+pumpkin+festival" rel="tag"><span style="font-size: x-small;">southport pumpkin festival</span></a></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3475069427021650205.post-80671200822821972242009-06-27T08:19:00.006-04:002009-06-29T19:21:24.800-04:00Southport NC - North Carolina's Official 4th of July Celebration<p><strong><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_gtbVgHKSATk/SkdfqyY4FLI/AAAAAAAABlY/Kpf4J_zAd54/s1600-h/4th%20of%20July_09_500%5B9%5D.jpg"><img style="border: 0px none ; margin: 5px 10px 0px 0px;" alt="4th of July_09_500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMqJ4t2lDFpOcMl3mwT66OLxfeE5b9RI6ibNc0sMDJFj_RY3ss2CKpIDkd9GcFHmkb2MczAxPt4UdhRP9PeyI_tP5YJBx4VXaiQJhUF3I0mKeHDuGPYXIMANCGKdqVQnWCI0hzKTxklp4/?imgmax=800" width="434" align="left" border="0" height="332" /></a> If you live in Sout</strong><strong>hport, it's that time again</strong>....time to hang the buntings, replace that faded "Old Glory," clean off the front porch for visitors, and get ready to sit back and watch another 4th of July festival in Southport unfold. Is it really almost here? You betcha... the <strong>Fireman's Competition</strong> will kick things off <em>today!</em> It seems early but it's not. The town never looks better than it does right now. If you feel like I do, that there seems to be a serious lack of patriotism in our Country these days, then this is just what the doctor ordered. </p> <p> </p> <p>Tomorrow at 5PM, bring your chairs and come to the Garrison for the <strong>2nd Marine Division</strong><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_gtbVgHKSATk/Skdfr9pvDqI/AAAAAAAABlg/1Y8g2RCT8l4/s1600-h/naturalization_240%5B6%5D.jpg"><strong><img style="border: 0px none ; margin: 5px 0px 0px;" alt="naturalization_240" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_gtbVgHKSATk/Skdfsd5nvMI/AAAAAAAABlk/q9g9-z9kzDc/naturalization_240_thumb%5B4%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="224" align="right" border="0" height="170" /></strong></a><strong> Band Concert</strong>. There's not a better spot to enjoy a Sunday evening, with the mouth of the Cape Fear as your backdrop. Another highlight of <a title="southport nc 4th of July" href="http://www.nc4thofjuly.com/calendar.htm" target="_blank" rel="tag">Southport's 4th of July festival</a> is the <strong>Naturalization Ceremony</strong> that also will take place at the Garrison on Friday, July 3rd at 4:45. If you've never attended one of these, you'll just have to take my word for it ... you just can't help but walk away feeling a little misty eyed and moved by the earnest exuberance of these brand new Americans who have gone through so much to get here so they might have the opportunities that we all take for granted. </p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Oak Island always hosts a pre-4th day of activities called Beach Day</strong> at the Cabana and Middleton Park. This year it is on Wednesday, July 1st and is a jam packed day of family fun ... horseshoe competition, kids games, live music, volleyball and bocce tournament, and topped off by their own fireworks display at Ocean Crest Pier.</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>On Thursday, the 4th of July festivities hit wide open,</strong> and for the next three days, Southport will<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfmDa2HQBNGui0rIrBvLpHqM8Ud-M_2l-AVKyNUcRrPb-Nj5N3mjN0B_KDwxGVZBYXP6fM7fMtKzeL_MtVCxGbVAhcufl2_4mnxFAXojJk2jZlfLYHr4e3bwHepVy4PNsVY4rcSqKsgos/s1600-h/Kate_89_500.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfmDa2HQBNGui0rIrBvLpHqM8Ud-M_2l-AVKyNUcRrPb-Nj5N3mjN0B_KDwxGVZBYXP6fM7fMtKzeL_MtVCxGbVAhcufl2_4mnxFAXojJk2jZlfLYHr4e3bwHepVy4PNsVY4rcSqKsgos/s200/Kate_89_500.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5352427488257742738" border="0" /></a> transform itself into a virtual sea of red, white, and blue. The smells of funnel cakes, bloomin' onions, curly fries, and philly steak are surely gonna draw you in even if you had planned to be good th<a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_gtbVgHKSATk/SkdftWMFMWI/AAAAAAAABlw/utD9gV1vbBM/s1600-h/brunswick%20big%20band_500%5B3%5D.jpg"><img style="border: 0px none ; margin: 10px 0px 0px 10px;" alt="brunswick big band_500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoMSgyXVIxTZcr7bkiE709sI3P_ZCY-_f033Hz73kNudkwKbJzkouOBNIKUhbTvbZBWFK4TDy6hBhtU3rp34OCThC_dYYum6nQzH99GHYhyghQi6d63BXbNc3eGd8wWNCfnLzrh7L2Y3k/?imgmax=800" width="324" align="right" border="0" height="200" /></a>is year. The Arts and Crafts Fair gets started at 10AM at Franklin Square Park, as well as the National 4th of July Art Show next door at Franklin Square Gallery. The <strong>Dennis Walton Band</strong> kicks off an afternoon of music and entertainment at the Waterfront Stage starting at 1:00PM. And I just found out today that the <strong>Brunswick Big Band</strong> is headlining the evening slot from 7-10PM. Normally it's the Wilmington Big Band fills this slot so I know our local musicians are all fired up about the chance to wow a big festival crowd. And I'm sure they will! Note that many of them will be pulling "double duty," as there'll be little time to rest before the <strong>Brunswick Concert Band</strong> performs on the Garrison Lawn at 4PM on Friday, just prior to the Naturalization Ceremony. </p> <p> </p> <p><strong><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_gtbVgHKSATk/SkdfuYoeJlI/AAAAAAAABl4/cp_ssNzMW_M/s1600-h/4th%20of%20July_08_306%5B5%5D.jpg"><img style="border: 0px none ; margin: 5px 10px 0px 0px;" alt="4th of July_08_306" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_gtbVgHKSATk/SkdfuunloGI/AAAAAAAABl8/nXq58ypUwts/4th%20of%20July_08_306_thumb%5B3%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="224" align="left" border="0" height="241" /></a> Southport's 4th of July Festival continues full throttle on Friday</strong>, starting out bright and early for the much-anticipated <strong>Kid's Games</strong> at the Waterfront Park. Registration is at 8:30. I know it's hard to get up and get your kids there at that time of morning in the summer...I remember...but it's always worth it and the three-legged races and the watermelon rolls won't wait. They might just get lucky... the smile on the face of your little one being handed a blue ribbon... priceless. </p> <p>The fun in the sun continues throughout the day and is capped off by the Street Dance from 7-10. This year's dance is hosted by the <a title="southport nc street dance" href="http://www.peaceandloveband.com/" target="_blank" rel="tag">Peace and Love band</a> from Charlotte playin' your favorite oldies and dance classics. This is where you go when you want to see all the people you haven't seen since last 4th of July!</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>It's been a long time since the 4th finished up on a Saturday</strong> ... well, seven years to be exact. It'll be nice cause then you still have Sunday to relax in much needed peace and quiet. So Saturd<a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_gtbVgHKSATk/SkdfvagEp_I/AAAAAAAABmA/Fgl4aGeJQQQ/s1600-h/DSCF5522%5B4%5D.jpg"><img style="border: 0px none ;" alt="DSCF5522" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_gtbVgHKSATk/Skdfvuw-2lI/AAAAAAAABmE/T5U-wEKFxhU/DSCF5522_thumb%5B2%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="264" align="right" border="0" height="264" /></a>ay morning you might as well come on in to town real early and find you a shady spot to put out your chairs. Then you can go over to the Methodist Church, who's been having a pancake breakfast on the 4th for the masses as long as I can remember. North Carolina's largest and oldest 4th of July parade starts at 11AM and no matter how many times you see it, it is ALWAYS a huge crowd-pleaser. </p> <p><strong>Down on Bay St. in front of the Garrison,</strong> will be a classic car show, and at the Waterfront Park, Civil War re-enactors will provide a chorus of cannons to keep us awake. The Saturday night band this year is <a title="nc 4th of july southport" href="http://www.carland5thavenue.com/" target="_blank" rel="tag">Carl Newton and the 5th Avenue Band</a>. I'm not familiar with them but from the sound on their website, they'll get the crowd out of their seats, and on the dance lot with their unique brand of classic soul. Of course, no 4th of July celebration is complete with fireworks, and fireworks there'll be alright. Having lived in downtown Southport for 25 years now, I can say for sure the fireworks are still my favorite part...lying on a blanket by the water...watching the bobbing of boats out in the river until the launch barge fires that first missile in the air. Then it's just time to relax and enjoy the show. Happy Birthday America. </p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_gtbVgHKSATk/SkdfwPXFDsI/AAAAAAAABmI/Fl3pfY3dgAY/s1600-h/4th%20collage%5B3%5D.jpg"><img style="border: 0px none ;" alt="4th collage" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_gtbVgHKSATk/Skdfwp6O3DI/AAAAAAAABmM/jZe7QCPd5xM/4th%20collage_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="804" border="0" height="275" /></a> </p> <p>My only real advice for getting out of Southport after the fireworks, is to park on the East side of town facing out. 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