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PUBLISHER Leping Beck AMANDA LISK Wife, mom, award winning journalist, Yorkie lover, boater.
COLLEEN THOMPSON Writer, picture taker, light chaser, raconteur, sommelier, foodie, wanderer, wild beach seeker.
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TAMMY POPE Dancer, skier, scuba diver, beach bum, foodie. Enjoys traveling the world with a camera and fork at hand.
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Lots of us make a trip to the Carolina Beach Boardwalk at least once each summer for a donut at Britt’s. It is the iconic donut shop that’s been in business since 1939 and sells only glazed donuts for purchase with cash—no credit cards. Britt’s is the oldest business still in operation on the boardwalk and is a stop on a summer Historic Boardwalk Tour. The tour is sponsored by the Federal Point Historic Preservation Society and runs on Tuesdays at 10 am from June 16 to August 18 and other times by appointment by calling 910-458-050. Meet beside the Hampton Inn on the boardwalk, $10 donation. The boardwalk’s history began in 1887 when Captain John Harper brought passengers to Carolina Beach by steamer from Wilmington. They would disembark at a dock on the Cape Fear River, then board a steam train called the Shoo Fly for a ride to the beach. There was a pavilion, hotel, bath houses and a restaurant that first year. From the beginning, wooden sidewalks connected the various buildings. As the summer destination grew, so did the boardwalks and businesses that lined it. The pavilion remained the centerpiece of beach activity where you could rent a wool bathing suit and get refreshments by day, then dance the night away to a live orchestra the same
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Clockwise: 1887 Pavilion & Shoo Fly Train; 1920s Boardwalk; 1950s Lifeguard Stand; Carnival rides; 1930s Boardwalk & Pavilion.
evening. By 1925 the town of Carolina Beach elected their first mayor, John W. Plummer, whose general store was located on the boardwalk. In the 40s the boardwalk was truly the town center. Not only were there hotels, eateries, bingo parlors, arcades, bath houses, the pavilion, movie theater, bowling alley, amusements and other summer businesses, but there were also essential services open year-round. Beach residents shopped for groceries at the boardwalk A & P and spirits at the ABC store. City Hall was located on the boardwalk along with the police station and fire department. And in the late 30s, the grammar school students had class on the boardwalk on one side of City Hall, separated by a sheet from those who conducted the town’s business. But change was coming. In the early hours of September 19, 1940, a fire in the pavilion was discovered by CB police officer Mosely on his nightly rounds. The structure exploded with uncontrolled fury before he could turn in an alarm. A fierce wind blew the fire in both directions but mainly toward the south. It swept down two blocks of boardwalk, destroying everything in its path and ending at the Bame Hotel. The Bame was located just south of the present-day boardwalk gazebo area on the
Clockwise: 1960s rides; 1940 Boardwalk Fire; 1950s Boardwalk.
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vacant lot where some of the summer rides are located. The fire covered the area between today’s Hampton Inn and Marriott Hotel. Undaunted by their losses, the town and business owners vowed to rebuild it all in time for the 1941 summer season, and they did. Having accomplished that, Carolina Beach was billed as “The South’s Miracle Beach” on postcards published after the fire and rebuilding. Wilmington and the surrounding beaches swelled with people during the 1940s;. New Hanover County’s population went from 42,000 to over 100,000 with the NC Shipbuilding Company, defense workers and military personnel all looking for places to live. Soldiers from Camp Davis, Fort Bragg, Camp Lejeune and Fort Fisher flocked to our area on weekends when they had leave. The Greystone Hotel on Cape Fear Boulevard became a USO, and the boardwalk was filled with soldiers and military police, a trend that would continue even after the war years. Carolina Beach postmaster W.H. Blair reported an average of 25,000 cards mailed per week in a 1941 article in the Carolina Beach Sun. After WWII life on the Boardwalk returned to normal. Beachgoers walked the wooden boards enjoying the arcades,
bingo parlors, miniature golf, amusements and rides. There was plenty of salt water taffy and great short order food. Dancing was still an important part of boardwalk life, with many establishments having juke boxes providing music. There was also the Ocean Plaza, built in 1946, with a ballroom on the second floor to replace the pavilion and its dance floor. Hurricanes always brought damage that required repair time and time again. Hazel was the worst, being the only Category Four hurricane to hit our area in all of the 20th Century to the present day. It destroyed over 300 homes in Carolina Beach along with most of the boardwalk businesses. Again, change was in the air. The 60s and 70s brought changes prompted by beach erosion concerns. They were addressed with berms of sand planted with sea oats that widened the beach. As a result,the ocean wasn’t visible from the boardwalk, which was now made of concrete. Beachgoers had to walk on ramps over the berm to get to the sand and surf. Some of the boardwalk charm was gone. Another change came in the fall of 1977 when Seashore Amusement Park announced that they were leaving the boardwalk and moving to Lake Park Boulevard. They reopened as Jubilee Park in 1978, leaving the boardwalk without the rides
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Steve Arthur conducts a Boardwalk tour with the Island Women of CB in 2019.
that delighted people. Looking back, many believe this was the beginning of a decline that led to dark days for the Carolina Beach landmark. The 1980s boardwalk was filled with vacant stores and properties in various states of disrepair. By the latter part of the decade, many of those properties were occupied by bars, which made for problems. Families stopped coming because of them, combined with few amusements and no rides. In the 90s and into the new century, Carolina Beach and many citizen committees laid successful building blocks for boardwalk revitalization. The Chamber of Commerce started the summer Children’s Night on Tuesdays, Thursday night fireworks with live music at the Gazebo, and in 2009 the carnival rides returned. It took years of hard work and dedication, but the family-friendly atmosphere was back. There was more to come! A $1.5 million dollar boardwalk makeover opened in 2014 with an all-new, 750-foot-long, 16-foot-wide boardwalk with swings, gazebos, shade sails, showers and five ADA accessible walkways as well as beach
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WWII Soldiers & Bathing Beauties on the Boardwalk.
wheelchairs. Then in 2016, the new Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton opened at 1 Harper Avenue, in the same spot as the Ocean Plaza which had been torn down in 2006. The 106room, 8-story hotel is located at the beginning of the 875-foot boardwalk extension going north all the way to Pelican Lane. We invite you to come to Carolina Beach this summer, take a tour, stroll the boardwalk, eat at one of our fine new restaurants (some with rooftops that face the ocean), do some shopping, listen to music and have a donut for dessert. ¶
THE TOUR IS SPONSORED BY THE FEDERAL POINT HISTORIC P R E S E R VAT I O N S O C I E T Y A N D R U N S O N T U E S D AY S AT 1 0 A M F R O M J U N E 1 6 T O A U G U S T 1 8 A N D O T H E R TIMES BY APPOINTMENT BY CALLING 910-458-050. MEET BESIDE THE HAMPTON INN O N T H E B O A R D WA L K , $ 1 0 D O N AT I O N .
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Garden A PARTY IN THE
The Azalea Festival Garden Party
is the quintessential southern experience, the official debut of spring and an annual gathering of who’s wearing what.
Taking place each year in April at Airlie Gardens, friends begin the day early for the party in the garden followed by a trickling into area restaurants to complete this full-day affair. From brightly colored Lilly Pulitzer dresses and ensembles found at more than 50% off at Clothes Mentor to couture, jewel toned dresses of varying textures and lengths exclusively available at Oliver Clothing, Cape Fear Living invites you to a Party in the Garden.
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When the weather warms and flowers bloom, a new spring dress makes every girl feel beautiful. Jewel tones and varying textures and hemlines are effortlessly stylish and a lovely fit for a party in the garden. If you haven’t experienced the Oliver magic before—or maybe it’s just been a while—it’s nice to meet you. Oliver is a mainstay in the Wilmington retail landscape. Since our doors opened in 2002, we’ve specialized in designer denim and luxury fashion with an edge. Need a spring wardrobe update or a dress for the Garden Party? Just say the word.
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M A K I N G
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When the goal for your new home that’s under construction is to create an inviting, comfortable retreat that will make you smile everyday, it’s important to choose the right person to join you in your quest. Lisa Huber and Bill Buchsbaum’s home was being built on a secluded, wooded lot with pond views in St. James Plantation in Southport, where big wide windows allowed the greens of outside to become part of the color scheme. When Lisa first came into Luxe, she was looking for a designer who could partner with her in creating the home of her dreams. She and Elizabeth immediately realized they would make a great team bringing Lisa’s ideas to life.
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The home of Lisa Huber and Bill Buchsbaum.
Left: An original painting by Cindi Ornstein on a custom made cabinet opens to reveal the TV underneath. The Margie sofa by Norwalk makes a cozy place to curl up as well as a colorful statement. Matching Sophie chairs offer swivel seating to enjoy the view or have a conversation.
Norwalk barstools offer comfortable seating without blocking the view across to the open kitchen and make a place for gathering before dinner to visit with the cooks as they create and/or have a cocktail.
Lisa’s plan to make a home that would fit their relaxed lifestyle while also allowing a nod to the collections and traditional furniture she inherited from her mother required some professional input. Lisa’s favorite color, “Spring Green,” was just the touch they needed to make the interior the lively space she’d been hoping for. The search for the perfect fabrics for the upholstery, drapes and bedding led to the combination of large-scale patterns paired with stripes and small patterns pulled from Robert Allen, Shumacher, Norwalk, Century and CR Laine. The clean and fresh shades of
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Winnie and Ruby happy in their home.
green Lisa preferred accented with vivid bright and soft pinks made for an elegant backdrop for the beautiful wood tones of her mother’s buffet and elegant mirror in the dining room. Lighting from Currey and Company brightened up the spaces, and to add continuity and warmth, “Spanish White” paint by Benjamin Moore was used on the walls throughout the downstairs. Bill’s study, which is just off the living room, makes a big statement in terms of both color and pattern. The Thibaut wallpaper “Cheetah Metallic Silver” adds a note of whimsy to the elegant, custom, handmade mahogany desk Bill inherited from his grandfather. He has a fantastic view of the pines and the water in the park across the street, as well as out the back windows to the forest behind the house. The totally open floor plan required that all the fabrics, rugs, wall colors and art blend from room to room in a separate yet unified way. The rooms play off of each other and enhance the look of bright spaces with tall ceilings and beautifully painted woodwork. Even as one travels upstairs to the family bedrooms, the
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The mix of finishes including rich lustrous mahogany, a rustic painted finish, antique brass, wooden beads, colorful fabrics and a plush wool rug make for an interesting eclectic look in the open dining room featuring Lisa’s inherited buffet and mirror. The Century dining table with custom chairs from Norwalk make a great place for Holiday or everyday dinners.
theme continues with interesting textures and variations on the pink and green color scheme. Shades of soft green on the bed in the guest suite are accentuated by the “Tissue Pink” wall color from Benjamin Moore, transforming the room into a romantic getaway. The interesting roof lines upstairs make for the feel of an older home around the few steps up to one bedroom and a few down and around a corner to the other. Lisa and Elizabeth succeeded in creating a home unlike any other. The colors are very personal to Lisa, and the many different floral and animal print fabrics coupled with the commissioned Cindy Ornstien paintings throughout the home make it a show place which has a casual elegance that makes guests feel welcome.
A sunny home office for Bill overlooking the park offers a great location for his grandfather’s mahogany desk and a showplace for his favorite paintings by Pino, an Italian artist both Lisa and Bill enjoy.
Big windows and comfortable furniture make for an inviting retreat in the Master. Touches of metallic on the nightstands and sconces with luxurious fabrics create a lovely hideaway for the homeowners as well as their dogs.
The Formal Living space is perfect for entertaining or to keep an eye on what’s happening in the big open kitchen. Huge windows make the rooms very light and cheery.
Her intention was to make a “happy home” in which to enjoy each day, and the level of color and pattern make it just that. The dynamic duo are now working on a summer home Bill and Lisa have purchased in Maine. Bill is an avid and respected fly fisherman, and the new house is located right on the Nonesuch River where he and his guests can fly fish day in and day out. The color scheme is similar but with a more saturated, rosy pink as one of the main colors. Even the cottage gate on the path to the front door is painted “Cherry Wine,” and the door is “Wild Pink.” Another happy home! ¶
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BUILDING
© Joshua Curry; Home Built by Tongue & Groove Design+Build
BOOM WRITTEN BY: AMANDA LISK
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NEW HANOVER
BRUNSWICK
POPULATION
POPULATION
COUNTY PG 28
GROWTH
FOR NEW HANOVER COUNTY 2010: 202,667
2017: 219,866
(US CENSUS)
2018: 232,274
NEW HANOVER COUNTY FAMILIES
earning $200,000(US CENSUS or FACTFINDER) more 2010: 6.3% of the population 2017: 12.4% of the population
Single Family New Home
Construction Building Permits issued
COUNTY PG 30 FOR
BRUNSWICK
2010: 107,431
GROWTH
2017: 122,586
COUNTY (US CENSUS)
2018: 136,744
Single Family New Home
Construction Building Permits issued (INFORMATION OBTAINED FROM WILMINGTON CAPE FEAR HOME BUILDERS ASSOCIATION)
Brunswick County: 2010: 892 2019: 2,477
New Hanover County: 2010: 424 2019: 1,435
PENDER
COMMERCIAL
POPULATION GROWTH FOR PENDER COUNTY
(INFORMATION OBTAINED FROM WILMINGTON CAPE FEAR HOME BUILDERS ASSOCIATION)
CONSTRUCTION PG 32
AREA COMMERCIAL CONSTRUCTION
FOR NEW HANOVER COUNTY (INFORMATION OBTAINED FROM NEW HANOVER CO. PLANNING DEPT. )
Value of New Commercial
Construction in New Hanover County 2010: $12,287,972 2019: $53,432,561
COUNTY PG 34 2010: 52,217
2017: 57,630
Single Family New Home
Construction Building Permits issued (INFORMATION OBTAINED FROM WILMINGTON CAPE FEAR HOME BUILDERS ASSOCIATION)
Pender County: 2010: 206 2019: 748
BUILDABLE
MULTI-FAMILY DWELLING UNITS BUILT 2010: 98 multi-family units built 2019: 1,574 multi-family units built
(US Census)
2018: 62,162
LAND
LEFT
IN WILMINGTON (INFORMATION
OBTAINED
FROM
CREATE
WILMINGTON
COMPREHENSIVE
PLAN)
2016: 6,757 acres romaining 2019: 2,800 acres romaining
“ What we are experiencing now is better than a boom...” — CRAIG STEVENS, STEVENS FINE HOMES
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Winner of more than 50 local and national awards for jawdropping innovation in home design, including Best of Houzz Design, HGTV’s Designer of the Year finalist, National Home Builders Association’s Custom Home Builder of the Year finalist and seven Gold awards with the Parade of Homes, Tongue & Groove Design + Build firm owner Mark Batson has been busy keeping up with an increasing demand for comfortable yet incredible waterfront luxury. “Our brand promise is we never compromise quality or coolness. You know it when you see it—that’s where those cool designs come from,” says Batson. “I’m not going to do it unless it’s done well and it’s done awesome.” Tongue & Groove’s designed and built homes hit a record high in New Hanover County property sales in 2017 and 2018 and achieved a record-breaking real estate transaction with the sale of “Downton Abbey,” a T&G built, Normandy inspired estate named for its kitchen hutch, which was brought in from the very castle where “Downton Abbey” was filmed. “Over the past four years, our business has more than doubled,” says Batson, who is also acting agent with Landmark Sotheby’s International Realty. Batson grew up in Carolina Beach and later majored in history at UNCW. “College Road was just a two-lane road when I was in grade school,” he recalls. “Seeing all of the buildings going up downtown and the waterfront being developed is amazing and exciting to me. I still
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feel like this is a small town; it’s still a hidden secret that’s not really a hidden secret,” Batson says. Specializing in custom built waterfront properties, Batson’s use of maritime touches such as porthole windows, frameless all-glass deck handrails and mahogany accents have become signature Tongue & Groove. Intertwining his craftsmanship, art and a love of history and the coast, Batson puts family at the center of every home he builds. “A home is not about the structure itself; it’s a story about the family. It’s really about enabling families to spend more time together,” says Batson. While most luxury waterfront homes are for onlookers to admire from afar, Batson believes in inviting people to come and see. He put his very own Lee’s Cut home on the Parade of Homes tour in 2012 where it won the Gold award. Doing much of the work himself, including fabricating and shaping the stainless-steel handrail system and sculpting undersea scenes with dolphins and whales, the home is affectionately named “32” for its address and is where the Batson family of five resides.
“Over the past four years our business has more than doubled.” — M AR K B AT S O N,
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What’s next for Batson? A new era of Tongue & Groove design entitled “Yacht Modern” is rolling out, which will use more durable materials similar to those used for yachts to make waterfront homes much easier to maintain. “We still have mountains to climb and goals to be realized,” says Batson. “We will continue to strive to be the best and build homes worthy of preservation.”. ¶
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A Healthy Increase In Mallory Creek Plantation Brunswick County
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New collection of 40 homesites available now at The Pines at Mallory Creek.
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With more than 3,000 homes built and more than 50 neighborhoods developed throughout the Cape Fear region, Stevens Fine Homes owner Craig Stevens has been on the front lines of the housing market for the past 30 years. In fact, it was during a down market many years ago when Stevens made the strategic decision to purchase a large parcel of land in Brunswick County. “Land is kind of like a fine wine, you buy it in a bad market when land prices are down, and then you let it age for just the right time,” says Stevens. That right time has arrived. At this year’s 2020 Parade of Homes, Stevens Fine Homes will debut a brand-new neighborhood called The Pinnacle Townes, located inside Brunswick County’s Mallory Creek Plantation. The Pinnacle Townes will feature stylish board and batten townhouses and
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twin villas. This exciting new collection will become the seventh neighborhood developed by Stevens Fine Homes on the very land Craig Stevens purchased over a decade ago. “With Brunswick County, I expected it. New Hanover County is a lot like Manhattan. It’s surrounded by water and there’s nowhere to go. This is such a great place to live that it has to grow, but it can’t grow in New Hanover County anymore,” says Stevens. Fast forward to today and Stevens’ foresight is now coming to fruition. According to the City of Wilmington, as of 2019 there are only 2,800 acres left of vacant land in Wilmington, down from 6,757 acres in 2016. Additionally, US Census reports show Brunswick County gained over 14,000 new residents in 2018 alone, beating out New Hanover County by nearly 2,000. “Brunswick County is the place, this is where my children will be building one day,” Stevens says. Strategically located in Brunswick County, just a short drive from downtown Wilmington, the neighborhoods Stevens developed in Mallory Creek have experienced steady growth over the past decade with multiple sold out communities. Stevens is now releasing a new collection of homesites in The Pines at Mallory Creek. This sought-after neighborhood features one and two-story coastal craftsman-style homes. The Pines’ Niklaus floor plan won the 2019 Parade of Homes Gold award. The Pinnacle Townes
The new Pinnacle Townes was built in response to an overwhelming demand for townhomes and low maintenance living. “People kept asking for them saying they have a family member moving into town who needs something a little smaller. They’ve already started taking off, some have already sold,” says Stevens. Despite the demand and the growth, Stevens is keeping an even flow pace to his building to ensure the highest quality home for every homeowner no matter what the market. “My old business model was, build all you can when it’s a great market. Now, we’ve taken on a whole new approach. It’s a more disciplined way of doing things, controlling the building process, it’s the single best thing we’ve ever done,” says Stevens.
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BRUNSWICK COUNTYMallory Creek Plantation: The Masonboro at The Pinnacle Townes (townhome) The Islander at The Pinnacle Townes (twin-villa) The Mt. Vernon at The Pines at Mallory Creek Plantation NEW HANOVER COUNTY The Nicklaus at Canby Oaks PENDER COUNTY The Mt. Vernon at Avendale The Mt. Vernon at The Knolls at Turkey Creek
“This is not the crazy boom of 2005, this is better, this is a steady, nice, consistent increase.” — C R AI G S T E V E N S, F O U N D E R AN D OW N E R O F S T E V E N S F I N E H O M E S , W H O I S C U R R E N T LY D E V E L O P I N G L AN D I N B R U N S W I C K C O U N T Y P U R C H A S E D M O R E T H AN A D E C AD E AG O.
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2008. Stevens made the great comeback in 2010 with 160 homes closed. Today, the Stevens Fine Homes sales and development team currently have homes underway across all three counties in the Cape Fear region, at a steady controlled pace, in what Stevens is calling a healthy, increasing market. ¶
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An Opportunity Worth Taking DAE BUILDING, JONATHAN EARLE
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At the DAE Building office on Kerr Avenue, owner Jonathan Earle sits at his desk. On his computer screen are a set of plans for one of three projects about to break ground along Market Street. On his wall hangs a framed quote by Thomas A. Edison: “Opportunity is missed by most people because it's dressed in overalls and looks like work.” The quote is a constant reminder to Earle of the hard work that goes into every opportunity before him, especially the one that came knocking in 2017 when he decided to launch his very own commercial construction company entitled, DAE Building. “When the building industry started flourishing in this area again, I knew it was now or never for me… I jumped out at a great time and I haven’t stopped since,” says Earle. The company is named after Earle’s son, Denver, and in just over three years, DAE Building has completed more than 80 commercial projects ranging from small repair jobs to multimillion-dollar structures including medical office buildings, a carwash, strip centers, clubhouse renovations and additions, and automotive buildings, just to name a few. 2020 will be no different with already 10 new projects in the works. “As I look back, I am overwhelmed with how much we have grown and accomplished in such a short amount of time,” says Earle who sacrificed time off and sleep during those early days of getting DAE off and running.
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“I have gone from my kitchen table at home to a 3,000 square foot office in less than 3 years, I am overwhelmed by how much we have grown in such a short amount of time.” — J O N AT H AN E AR L E, OW N E R O F DAE B U I L D I N G , W H O L A U N C H E D H I S C O M M E R C I AL C O N S T R U C T I O N C O M PAN Y I N 2 0 1 7.
“I am extremely blessed with the amount of work that DAE Building has received and is forecasted to receive this year,” Earle says. DAE moved into their office on Kerr Ave. in 2018 and Earle now has 20 employees that collectively bring more than 200 years of experience to the table. “I was so blessed to find an amazing team of people that are of the same mindset as me, work as hard as possible to make DAE Building a success,” says Earle. Earle, a Wilmington native, received his construction management degree from East Carolina University and has been working in the commercial construction industry since 1994. He says the success of DAE Building has a lot to do with the company’s commitment to providing high quality work at a fair price. “We want DAE Building to leave a positive legacy in this community,” says Earle. “I am from Wilmington and I want to represent Wilmington in the best way possible, building quality structures that endure and structures that become part of an area’s community and history.” ¶
DAE BUILDING growth since starting 2017: 10 Projects 2018: 35 Projects 2019: 45 Projects
The result has been 100% customer satisfaction. "Jonathan's entire team has been A+ in their attention to detail and in their explanation of every step of the construction process along the way". — Dr. Greg Demetrious, Healing Hands Chiro-praktik owner “The building is beautiful. It is exactly what I imagined. The construction is of the highest quality.” — Clarke Speaks; Speaks Law Firm “Jonathan is a rare find. We will not hesitate to select Jonathan again for our future carwash locations.” — Andrew Lazzaro, Owner, H2 Turbo Carwash “I and the community are extremely pleased with the newly renovated recreational center. The overall workmanship and open communication with DAE staff made this project quite successful.” — George Steelberg, President, Magnolia Greens Master Association “DAE was truly a collaborative partner. DAE met all of our expectations on their ability to provide us with fair and competitive bids, manage our project and produce quality work.” — Dr. Thomas J. Braza MD Bluewater Dermatology & Skin Cancer Center
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The Secret’s Out
Pecan Grove Plantation Opens Phase Six PECAN GROVE PLANTATION
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For the first time in over a decade, a premier Hampstead waterfront community is opening a new section of land to homebuyers. Pecan Grove Plantation, located along the Intercoastal Waterway off of Sloop Point Loop Road in Pender County, will release 63 lots in phase six of the development for custom built homes. The first 24 lots will be available for purchase this spring and will be offered on a first come, first serve basis, says Lisa Mathews, RE/MAX certified residential specialist and Pecan Grove Plantation phase six listing agent who is expecting the lots to go fast. “There are not many areas that compare to Pecan Grove because we have larger lots, deep water boat ramp access as well as a pier and gazebo for paddle boarding, kayaking or simply watching the boats go by. Also, Pecan Grove is conveniently located by Sloop Point Loop Marina which offers dry stack storage,” says Mathews.
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The lot sizes are a rare find, ranging from a half acre to 1.2 acres. The expansion of Pecan Grove Plantation is in direct response to the incredible growth Pender County is experiencing. More than 10,000 new residents have moved into Pender County between 2010 and 2018. Many of these new residents are coming from other states and are looking to enjoy an authentic, coastal lifestyle in a neighborhood with water access. “Whenever you have people coming here for the same reasons that you love it, you have to say, wow we really have something here,” Mathews says. Named for its southern pecan trees that line the front entry gates, Pecan Grove Plantation provides a full amenity resort-like experience with an Olympic size pool, lighted tennis courts, a fitness center, game room, playground for the kids, sidewalk lined streets, and a clubhouse where residents can enjoy all sorts of community events. The biggest draw to Pecan Grove, of course, is the convenient water access. Pecan Grove’s deep-water boat ramp offers what New Hanover County can’t; a convenient straight shot to the Intercoastal Waterway. Pecan Grove residents enjoy boat rides to waterfront restaurants and days on the water exploring neighboring sandbars.
“It’s night and day the changes and the growth we’ve seen here in Pender County. Neighborhoods like Pecan Grove Plantation have drawn people in.” — L I S A M AT H E W S, R E / M A X E S S E N T I AL C E R T I F I E D R E S I D E N T I AL S P E C I AL I S T/ B R O K E R , L I S T I N G AG E N T FO R 6 3 N E W L O T S AT P E C AN G R OV E P L AN TAT I O N L I S AM AT H E W S N C @ G M AI L . C O M · 9 1 0.6 1 2 .5 1 9 5
“The beach is 10 minutes away, we are minutes to surrounding golf courses and we will be conveniently located near the Hampstead Bypass on schedule to be built,” Mathews says. Lisa Mathews has been in real estate for 17 years. She grew up in Wilmington until she and her family moved to Pender County in 2003 for the schools, as Topsail schools are ranked among the best in the region. “It’s been a really good place to raise my kids and have them in a really great school district,” says Mathews. Pecan Grove's new phase of lots will start at $139,000. Many of these lots sit on an elevated bluff overlooking the tidal marshes of Mullet Run with long range views. “Growing up in Wilmington, I’ve watched how the area has grown and I’ve seen the changes” says Mathews. “Now we’re seeing that same kind of growth in Pender County. The secret’s out!” ¶
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Laying it All OSTERIA CICCHETTI, BOCA BAY AND THE BRASSERIE DU SOLIEL ARE SOME OF THE MOST REPUTABLE (AND MOST DELICIOUS) RESTAURANTS IN WILMINGTON/WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH.
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They offer a warm and intimate dining experience each with an authentic ambiance, friendly staff and some of the best food you’ve ever tasted. That’s what initially attracted Stacey and Kevin Jennings of Urban Food Group to buy the trio of restaurants from local restaurateur Ash Aziz. Urban Food Group owns nine thriving restaurants with locations in Wilmington, Charlotte, Raleigh and Denver, Colorado. However, being successful business owners hasn’t always been reality for the Jennings. Like many young entrepreneurs, they’ve had to fight for their dream, and that fight has taught them much along the way. Their story begins in 1994 in Atlanta, Georgia, where Kevin was bartending, and Stacey was waiting tables at a Mellow Mushroom. “We’d been in the restaurant business long enough that we figured we might as well just own a restaurant ourselves,” Stacey says. And so, they set their sights on buying a Mellow Mushroom franchise and opening their own location. “We were young; there were a lot of things back then that we didn’t think about, or that we didn’t know,” Kevin reflects. But that didn’t stop them. They set the goal of raising $300,000.
on the Line They came up with a portion of the money themselves and turned to Stacey’s family in order to raise the rest. Stacey’s dad, uncle, and sister-in-law’s father each bought partial ownership of the franchise, with Stacey being the majority owner. “I was the minority owner because at the time, I had the least money,” Kevin laughs, “but I was fine with that because it meant if Stacey needed to make an executive decision, then we would all fall into line.” After a long and costly process of negotiating and finding a location for the new franchise, they realized they didn’t see eye to eye with Mellow Mushroom and ended their relationship with the company. Their new plan was to create their own restaurant—a high-end bistro called Frazier’s with quality ingredients and an original menu. They found a location in Raleigh and got to work building. “When you’re doing something like that, your costs tend to go through the roof in the process, and that’s what happened to us,” Kevin says. “We limped toward the finish line.” But they did eventually make it to the finish line. On September 21, 1998,
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only nine days after their wedding, Frazier’s was open for business! But nobody seemed to notice. “Those first few weeks were scary,” Stacy remembers, “almost nobody came in.” It was definitely a trying time for the newlywed couple. They were both working full days with Stacey hosting and Kevin working the expo line. That was until Greg Cox, a prominent food reviewer in Raleigh, published his review of the young restaurant in October of that same year. He loved the food there, and he raved about it. “He wrote that review and it was like flipping on a light switch,” Kevin recalls. Suddenly, people started noticing Frazier’s. They started coming in, and they kept on coming. Business improved enough for them to hire a manager and free up some of their time. They used that time to focus on opening new restaurants and expanding their brand. It was a hard-won victory, but they had done it. They’d put everything on the line to open that restaurant. They’d bet big, and the bet paid off. After four long years, Kevin and Stacey were successful restaurateurs. In the 22 years since Frazier’s first opened, much has changed for Urban Food Group. They’ve sold some of their restaurants in order to focus on newer projects, including the original Frazier’s. But one thing that hasn’t changed is their mission to 40
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run restaurants with an authentic vibe and amazing food. For those reasons, buying the OC, Boca Bay and Brasserie from Ash seemed like a perfect fit. However, Kevin and Stacey have had to get used to some of the differences between running a restaurant on the beach and one in the city. “There are peaks and valleys here,” Kevin says. “Sales are abnormally high in the summer and abnormally low in the winter, so you have to carry employees through the slower seasons. We could do what other restaurants do and fire 70% of our staff in the winter and rehire in the springtime, but we just don’t want to do that. That would take away the family environment that each of these restaurants has and that we love so much.” The three restaurants are doing well under the new ownership. “They are doing great on their own and the staff is amazing at each location. Having great concepts and strong personnel in place, has allowed us to feel confident giving autonomy to the management team when it comes to many of the day to day decisions,” Kevin says. However, since they consider Wrightsville Beach a second home, you will often find them at one of their new trio of restaurants: "Any excuse to make sure our waterfront guests are having a wonderful dining experience is all we need to head over to the coast!” ¶
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WHAT IF A FEW SMALL CHANGES IN YOUR DAILY ROUTINE COULD ADD YEARS TO YOUR LIFE? WOULD YOU MAKE THEM?
While the wrinkles on our skin or the aches in our joints are more obvious signs of aging, their health implications are often not so serious. However, there is one organ where premature aging has real health consequences: the heart. The average American’s heart is 7 years older than they are. One’s heart age is a good benchmark for a number of risk factors that reach beyond our heart since virtually all organs and systems in our bodies depend on a healthy heart. What if moving a little more, eating a little less or getting more sleep has the potential to reduce that risk? We know around 80% of heart disease can be prevented through diet and lifestyle changes. That’s why we’re kicking off Vision 2020: A New Lens for a Healthier Future. Throughout the year, Novant Health will guide participants through a series of challenges designed to be fun, manageable and, most importantly, sustainable. Each challenge will begin by asking participants to calculate their predicted heart age*, which they will work to lower throughout the year in order to reduce one or more risk factors that are known to have a direct impact on heart health.
MADE TO MOVE: This 12-week challenge launches in March and helps participants increase their level of physical activity, no matter where they are. Participants will learn strength training exercises, fitness tips and “life hacks” to incorporate more movement into everyday life. SUGAR SHUTDOWN: Over the summer, we’ll help participants focus on cutting out added sugar from their diet and replacing it with healthy alternatives. The typical American diet is packed with added sugar, which clogs arteries, creates brain fog and often leads to sugar cravings. This 10-day challenge is a reset for the body. LIVE IN THE MOMENT: To wrap up Vision 2020, we’ll task everyone to live in the moment for 12 weeks with purposeful challenges. Being present and enjoying life’s everyday moments rather than being tied to a device directly affects your heart health by reducing stress, among many other benefits. “Novant Health is proud to lead an initiative that empowers people to take charge of their health,” said Gary Niess, MD, senior physician executive of the Novant Health Heart & Vascular Institute. “We live busy lives, and many of us don’t think about our health until we’re sick. It’s critical that people understand the choices they make now have a lifetime effect on their health and wellness. This campaign not only brings awareness to the healthy habits we should prioritize, but it gives a playbook for how to incorporate them into our everyday lives.” So, we’ll ask again. What if a few small changes in your daily routine could add years to your life? Would you make them? ¶
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For more healthy recipes, check out NovantHealth.org/HealthyHeadlines.
TURKEY BOLOGNESE WITH ZUCCHINI NOODLES R EC IPE BY M I CHE L L E T HO M AS, N OVAN T H EA LT H
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1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
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1 small yellow onion, diced
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2 carrots, peeled and diced
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2 garlic cloves, minced
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1 pound lean ground turkey
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Salt and pepper
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Grated Parmesan cheese, to garnish
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1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the diced onion and carrots and cook for two to three minutes, until fragrant. 2. Add the ground turkey and garlic. Season with salt, pepper, oregano and a pinch of red pepper flakes, if using. Cook until the meat is browned, 6 to 8 minutes. 3. Pour the tomato sauce into the pan and stir until combined. 4. Bring the sauce to a boil, then turn the heat down to low and let simmer. Simmer at least 15 to 20 minutes to allow the flavors to develop. 5. While the sauce simmers, slice the ends of zucchini. Use a countertop spiralizer unit, or a handheld spiralizer to cut the zucchini into thin noodles onto a cutting board. If you don’t have a spiralizer, you can carefully use a vegetable peeler or knife to slice the zucchini into thin strips that resemble noodles. If the zucchini noodles seem watery, gently wrap a paper towel around them and squeeze out any excess moisture. 6. Once you are ready to eat, bring the heat back up to a medium-low heat, and add the zucchini noodles into the sauce. Cook the zucchini noodles for 3 to 4 minutes, toss well into the sauce. 7. Optional: garnish with Parmesan cheese, red pepper flakes and freshly chopped herbs. Serve immediately.
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Thirty years ago, a man came home from working as a full time lawyer, just like any other day. “Sit down right here on the porch—I gotta tell you something,” his wife said to him. “We’re having a baby.” It was that moment that everything changed for Jimmy Pierce. “All of a sudden, I knew just how wonderful kids were, and how we all have an opportunity to impact their lives in a positive way, and a responsibility to do that,” he says.
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One late night, Jimmy was in the car with his wife and brand new baby boy, daydreaming and evaluating his life. Just then, he had an epiphany. If he could do anything in this world, he would teach woodworking to kids. “I had no idea how I would do it, or when, I just knew that if I could spend my life working with kids, teaching them woodworking as a vehicle to help them to learn good character traits and grow up successfully, that I would have the perfect job,” he explains. Fast forward five years, and Jimmy was leaving work early on Friday afternoons to work with one foster teenager in his woodworking shop. Jimmy would let him be fearlessly creative whilst mentoring him every step of the way. Over the next few years, Jimmy gave up his law practice, taking a leap of faith to set off to teach woodworking to children full-time. Today, Jimmy’s dream has become a reality, as his organization Kids Making It reaches over 600 kids every year. Kids Making It is a nonprofit youth woodworking program that teaches valuable entrepreneurial and life skills to at-risk, low income and disadvantaged youth in Wilmington. The or-
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ganization serves boys and girls from the age of seven through early adulthood. There are various programs for every level of woodworker. The kids start out in an introductory woodworking class where they learn how to use hand tools and work on small projects such as birdhouses or shelves. Once children turn 13, they are invited every day to the organization’s afterschool program where they get creative and continue to build upon their knowledge and skills. The students have the opportunity to keep their work or sell it in the Kids Making It gift shop on Castle Street. The young entrepreneurs earn 100% of the profit from the sale of any items they have made. Opening this Summer – Kids Making It is adding 4,300 square feet to its existing building. The increase in shop space will serve as home to the Skilled Trades Program. In this program, teens are introduced to career opportunities in skilled trade fields. Kids Making It partners with area professionals and contractors to help introduce the basics of the construction trades, such as electrical, plumbing, masonry, carpentry
Above: Andy Crowther, Program Director, works with students in the Kids Making It Introductory Woodworking Program
and HVAC. Kids Making It works with the students to secure entry-level positions on job sites, apprenticeships with area contractors and/or pathways to continuing education programs. For young adults, there is an Apprenticeship Program, which is a part-time, paid training position which works as a stepping stone into employment in the private sector. In this program, students work to produce custom orders and laser engraved products which ultimately generate revenue. In turn, that revenue is used to help support Kids Making It free public youth programs. Poverty is one of the most significant social determinants of delinquency, mental health issues and victimization. The children of Kids Making It are mostly from low income households. The marginalized youth Kids Making It serves are often caught up in a generational cycle which can be broken if they finish school and enter the workforce through significant and sustainable employment. “We count success one kid at a time,” says Jimmy. The organization may create a fun atmosphere for kids to learn woodworking, but they are truly empowering these young adults to grow into responsible and hardworking members of society. ¶
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