October 2021 Southport Magazine

Southport Magazine 2016-2017 SOI Chamber Small Business of the Year Winner

www.SouthportMag.com /October /October 2021 2021/ / Southport Magazine 1

ON THE COVER

H

appy Autumn, Happy Halloween, and Happy Birthday to us!

We got to roll the Volume number over once again and we are proud and just a bit emotional about beginning the tenth year of Southport Magazine. We are incredibly thankful to Kris Beasley for building this magazine into the successful business and community staple that it has become. We are beyond grateful to the advertisers that make this all possible. We are amazed at the loyalty and love our readers give us. It’s all very humbling.

T

he last couple years have been an adventure, but we head into the last year of our first decade having gained the experience that can only come from facing down challenges. We’ve learned that moving forward is the only way to get ahead, and really the only way to keep from going backwards. We have big plans for this coming year and you’ll be hearing about them soon. We know we can count on your support, and that makes all the difference in the world. So thank you, thank all of you, for making our dreams come true and coming along with us as we start our next adventure.

STAFF

EDITOR

CONTRIBUTING WRITERS

Jeffrey Stites

Carla Edstrom

editor@southportmag.com

122 N Howe Street (910) 454-4533

114 N Howe Street (910) 457-0921

October 8 -10 th

th

Sales & Specials, Giveaways & Grand Prize Gift Basket Drawing valued over $100

2 Southport Magazine October 2021 / www.SouthportMag.com

ASSISTANT EDITOR

Carol Pearson

Lisa P. Stites

Jeffrey Stites

lisa@southportmag.com

Lisa P. Stites

PHOTOGRAPHER Jeffrey Stites

Friday - Saturday 10am-5pm Sunday 11am - 5pm

For more details, follow us on Facebook!

Elizabeth Flora Jan Morgan-Swegle

LEAD DESIGNER

PUBLISHER & SALES

Liz Brinker

Jeffrey Stites

lcbgraphicdesign@gmail.com

jeff@southportmag.com

CONTRIBUTING DESIGNERS

910-471-7741

Chuck and Sue Cothran

CONSULTANT Kris Beasley PO Box 10175, Southport, NC 28461 Southport Magazine is published once a month by Live Oak Media with an extra publication in July for the Southport Fourth of July Festival.

The opinions of contributing writers are not necessarily the opinions of the staff.

Annual Subscription: $45

jeff@southportmag.com 910-471-7741 Southport Magazine 2016-2017 SOI Chamber Small Business of the Year Winner

Proudly Presenting…..DOWNTOWN

SOUTHPORT

NEW September Listings

111 N. Caswell Avenue MLS#100281318 SALE PENDING

214 W. Nash Street MLS#100291825 JUST LISTED

If you are ready to sell or buy, call us today!

We provide experience, value & service to maximize your results!

Linda Pukenas, Broker 919.455.7745

Lisa Fosbury, Broker 919.523.0337

Marcia Erwin, Broker 919.345.9295

SeaGlassRealty.com 910.620.9963 Office

Specializing in Southport, Oak Island, Caswell Beach, St. James , Boiling Spring Lakes, Bolivia & all of Brunswick County.

Southport Magazine 2016-2017 SOI Chamber Small Business of the Year Winner

www.SouthportMag.com /October /October 2021 2021/ / Southport Magazine 3

CURRENTS Backyard Wine Tour Silver Coast Winery Is Just A Day Trip Away STORY AND PHOTOS BY JAN MORGAN-SWEGLE

T

here’s nothing like relaxing with a good glass of wine after a long day. It’s even better if you can sample some of the local vintage right at home! Silver Coast Winery Tasting and Taproom, located at 105 A South Howe Street, offers local craft beers and wines from Brunswick County’s first winery. Silver Coast Wineries, at 6680 Barbeque Road in Ocean Isle Beach, has been operating for 11 years and remains the only winery in Brunswick County that makes its own wine.

Silver Coast relies on five or six core grape varietals to produce the wines it sells. “We try to use local grapes from growers that are less than four hours away from this area,” owner Maryann Azzato explained. “Yadkin Valley offers us grapes including whites like Chardonnay, and Viognier and reds like Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon.” While this region is typically known for offering sweet wines from grapes like Muscadine, Silver Coast offers wines that are dry and crisp.

“Making wine is like cooking,” said Dana Keeler, Silver Coast’s resident winemaker.

“You can have two different chefs making the same thing, working with the same materials and ingredients, but the finished product will taste different because each

chef brings their own personal style and experience to the dish.

“People who are drinking wine in this area are in transition,” Keeler said. “They used to want sweet wine. Like when you would go into a restaurant and order iced tea. Typically, you would get sweet tea.

Now, if you order iced tea, the server will clarify what type of tea you want. Due to a lot of factors, one being the unavailability of some types of grapes due to the late frost that hit the Yadkin Valley area, people are changing and adapting to a different taste in wine. Less sweet, but bold.

“People love our Chardonnay. We have two types—first, from grapes aged in stainless steel and second, from grapes aged in American Oak barrels. The Chardonnay

Dana Keeler, Silver oast’s resident wine maker

4 Southport Magazine October 2021 / www.SouthportMag.com

that comes from stainless steel is going to have a clean, light taste of green apples.

Stainless steel aging gives you a true expression of the Chardonnay grape,” he said. “The Chardonnay that comes from American Oak will have hints of ripe red apple made more complex from flavors from the oak barrel. It’s going to taste good but muted. It’s all about what style of wine you like.”

Silver Coast also offers an engaging Cabernet Sauvignon. “This type of red wine can take up to two years of aging once it is developed,” Azzato said. When presented, the “Cab” has a deep burgundy color and a musty odor. Among others, they also offer a Merlot, a Touriga with a deep plum and berry flavor, and a light, fruity red blend.

“This is the second of three Silver Coast Winery locations” David Thorp said. Thorp is General Manager at Silver Coast Winery Tasting and Taproom in Southport. “The original location in Ocean Isle is a winery and the production center and has a more formal feel. It’s a destination winery, somewhere to have anniversary or rehearsal dinners; whereas the Southport location caters to tourists and walk-ins.

“Silver Coast in Southport offers more than wine. You can get beer from local breweries and craft beers here, too. We’ve found that beer and wine sales are about equal, we think because of the variety of each that we offer,” Thorp said. “We source from all over North Carolina for craft beers. We have Edward Teach and a selection from Bill’s Brewery in Wilmington, Salty Turtle Beer Company from Surf

City and Tobacco Wood from Oxford, North Carolina. We even have craft sodas for kids!

“It’s the same with artwork,” Thorp continued. “The Ocean Isle location has an art gallery with beautiful and unusual paintings done by local artists. The Southport location has a more whimsical feel.

We have paintings too, but you can also find things like salt water fish made from balsa wood that are hand painted and stained by a Southport resident and artist.”

The Southport location offers a catered Oktoberfest Celebration with German-style food like “brotchen” a German roll with a soft center, music and beer or wine. “It’s always a well-attended event,” Thorp said. “We social distance with 20 people at a time and have indoor and outdoor seating. This year’s event will be held on October 2 and 3.

We even do a Bastille Day celebration in July.”

Having a local, friendly feeling is very important to Azzato. “Anytime we introduce a new wine, area residents enter a competition to design the label,” she said. “People are very creative.”

Residents of Brunswick County and the surrounding areas are not the only ones who love the wines offered by Silver Coast.“Silver Coast wines have been the recipient of over 400 national and international awards,” Azzato said. “Several of our wines have won ‘double gold,’ meaning that each judge on the competition panel ranked and voted our wine as achieving gold standard status.”

Southport Magazine 2016-2017 SOI Chamber Small Business of the Year Winner

Celebrating Extensive Rental Marketing Strategy Friendly Guest Services Representatives

30 Years on OKI! New properties are always accepted!

Property Management for Vacation & Long Term Rentals Full-Service Maintenance & Housekeeping 24/7 Online Reservations

Oak Island Accommodations So, if you are looking for a day trip to enjoy a glass of wine or two, visit one of Silver Coast Winery’s three locations.

There’s the Winery and Distribution Center at 6680 Barbeque Road in Ocean Isle Beach, the Taproom at 105 A South Howe Street in Southport, and a more retail oriented location known as Marker 1, at 9869-1 Ocean Highway West in Carolina

Shores. They have wine tastings and a gift shop but if you have a sense of adventure, try this location. They also change things up a bit with olive oil and vinegar tastings, and they even experiment with ice cream and various oils. Stop in to see what they are mixing up for their next event.

Cheers!

844.359.5316 | ComeToOakIsland.co ManageMyHouse@RentalsAtTheBeach.com

THE RIVER IS CALLING

OUR TEAM WILL MAKE YOUR VISIT A MEMORABLE ONE 910-294-6070 riverhotelofsouthport.com | 704 E. Moore St., Southport, NC 28461

Southport Magazine 2016-2017 SOI Chamber Small Business of the Year Winner

www.SouthportMag.com /October /October 2021 2021/ / Southport Magazine 5

CURRENTS Local Festive Fall Fun This Autumn Is Full Of Activities For All

I

n a lot of places, fall means leaf piles, picking apples and pulling out your sweatshirts. On the coast, fall means a little more beach time, fishing and outdoor activities, including festivals, concerts and movies just about every weekend. We’ve compiled a list of some the happenings, so pack up the kids, and maybe your dog, take some friends and get out and enjoy!

Captain Charlie’s Children’s Fishing Tournament Oct. 2, 9 am - 12 pm Southport Fishing Pier

Captain Charlie’s Children’s Fishing Tournament is back! On Saturday, Oct. 2 from 9 am - 12 pm, youth aged 16 years old and younger will compete on the Southport Pier on Bay Street. The City of Southport’s Parks & Recreation Department hosts this fun event which is broken up into four age groups: 5 and under, 6-9, 10-12, and 13-16. Participants get a free t-shirt. Registration for the tournament will begin at 8:30 am and tournament rules can be found on the City of Southport website at www.cityofsouthport.com.

“This annual event is always a big hit with the kids and makes for a fantastic end-of-summer family outing,” said Heather Hemphill, Director of Southport Parks & Recreation.

Please call 910-279-3331 or 910-4577945 for more information about the event.

Movie on the Garrison Lawn Oct. 8, Dusk Southport

Gather on the lawn of the historic Garrison House on the Southport waterfront for a showing of The Addams Family

Howl-o-Ween Bowser Bash Oct. 23, 11 am - 1 pm Garrison Lawn, Southport

Dress up your furry friends and come out for a critter costume contest! Compete in categories for Large dog, small dog or pet/ owner combo. A donation of $5 covers the entry fee and helps support Paws-Ability.

2021 Oak Island “Battle at the Beach” Pickleball Tourney Oct. 23-24

This fundraiser tournament benefits “For the Parks” through Oak Island Friends of Parks Foundation. Registration is $15 per player age 16 and over and includes a t-shirt. Prizes and gifts will be awarded! To volunteer, contact Mirta Gonzalez at gonzamirta19@gmail.com. To participate visit to www.pickleballtournaments.com and enter “North Carolina” in the search bar and click “view details.” Funds from the Tournament will be used to directly benefit the parks within the Town of Oak Island.

Holiday BINGO Night Oct. 25, 5-7 pm

Celebrate your favorite holidays with friends, family, and your social circle while competing for seasonal goodies at the Oak Island Recreation Center. Featuring prizes for both youth and adult categories,

It’s Pumpkin Season!

Whole Bean Coffees Organic Natural Teas Cold Brew Coffee

Pods Iced Teas Coffee & Tea Ware

Available at BaldHeadCoffee.com The Southport Market and The Pearl in Southport, Mermaid Cove on Oak Island,and Maritime Market on Bald Head Island

6 Southport Magazine October 2021 / www.SouthportMag.com

it’s the perfect way to make memories with your loved ones this holiday season. Spaces are limited, so secure seats in advance by visiting www.oakisland.nc.com Dotters will not be provided. For questions, reach out to OKI Recreation Center Supervisor, Carrie Winkler at cwinkler@oakislandnc. com or OKI Recreation Center Assistant, Hannah Ennis at hennis@oakisland.nc.us

Live & Local at Middleton Park

Saturdays thru October, 4-8 pm Middleton Park, SE 46th Street, Oak Island

Already dreading the end of summer’s Farmer’s Market and Summer Concert Series? Fall in love with the Town of Oak Island this autumn as OKI Recreation Department Island continues the best of summer living all season long. Connect with your coastal community in Middleton Park each week for an evening of live music, local food and craft vendors as residents and visitors embrace active island living.

Parks & Play: Family Fitness Series

Tuesdays and Thursdays Thru Nov. 4, 6-9 pm Middleton Park, SE 46th Street, Oak Island Embrace active living as a family with community leagues, clubs, picnics, and more at Oak Island’s Parks & Park each Tuesday and Thursday at Middleton Park this fall. Whether competing with friends

in the adult kickball league, watching the kiddos set sail on the pirate ship playground, socializing over a game of corn hole, or grabbing a bite to eat for a picnic in the park; this community opportunity is full of island inspiration for all generations!

16th Annual BSL Trunk or Treat

October 30, 5 - 7:30 pm Spring Lake Park, 210 Pine Road, Boiling Spring Lakes

Bring the kiddies in costume (or not) and collect treats from your friends and neighbors! If you would like to become a sponsor of the 16th Annual Trunk or Treat. Download an application from the www.cityofbsl.org/parks-recreation/youthevents or come by the BSL Community Center and fill out the form. For more information please contact Recreation Manager Ian McLeod. Vehicle registration deadline is Oct. 27.

Spooktacular Business Booths and Boos

Date & Time To Be Determined Middleton Park, SE 46th Street, Oak Island

Fall is fast approaching, and Oak Island would like to invite businesses, community organizations, and school groups to participate in this year’s Spooktacular! Promote your group or business while offering safe and fun opportunities to your Oak Island community. Held in conjunction with Live & Local at Middleton Park; this family friend-

Southport Magazine 2016-2017 SOI Chamber Small Business of the Year Winner

ly Halloween event is looking for groups interested in hosting a booth with carnival type activities and distributing candy to children ages 13 and under. For more information; interested parties can contact Program Supervisor, Ryan Gordon, at rgordon@oakislandnc.com or call (910) 278-4747.

7th Annual Classic Cars ’n Rock ’n Roll Car show Oct. 30, 10 am - 3 pm

e n c s !

Howe Street starting at Moore, Southport

Come out and enjoy the fall weather, some classic tunes and classic cars along the Southport Waterfront.

Southport Trunk or Treat

Oct. 31, 6-8 pm Southport Fire Headquarters Join the Southport Fire Department for some safe Halloween fun.

Kayak

Tours ★ Lessons Sales & Rentals

Information & Reservations

910-454-0607

www.theadventurecompany.net

807-A-Howe Street, Southport, NC

bratin Cele

Looking for a new kayak?

g 21 years of Adventu re!

Place your order now for fall arrival!

Kayak and Yoga outings available

Kayak and Yoga Outings Available

Happy Fall Y’All! Fall in Love with Fall!

Join us for the following upcoming events: Autumn by the Sea October 8-10th Fairyhair by Katherine October 15

New Program Perk - Purchase one of our many basket styles fill it with goodies from our store & receive 10% OFF the entire purchase & we will gift wrap it for free!

-

) d e r e e n n

k

d y e e d & -

20% off one reg priced item when you bring this ad in FOLLOW US

(excludes WillowTree & Sharon Nowlan)

@uncorked by the sea

Wines are always open to taste in a “Southport Safe” setting Make a reservation for a Private Tasting For Your Group 602A N. Howe Street • Southport, NC (910) 454-0633

Stay Updated & Follow us Our Social Media Pages for Many More Specials to Come!

Exciting News to be released late Oct - Stay Tuned!

JEWELRY • HOME DECOR • APPAREL • HANDBAGS • PET ESSENTIALS • & MORE

Shop in store or shop our new on-line store

114 North Howe St. Southport

Quantity discounts are available

Mon-Sat 10am-5pm Sun 11am-5pm

www.uncorkedbythesea

Enjoy The Fall Weather With A Glass of wine or Beer On Our Patio!

Southport Magazine 2016-2017 SOI Chamber Small Business of the Year Winner

910.457.0921 thesouthportpearl.com

@ThePearlNC

www.SouthportMag.com /October /October 2021 2021/ / Southport Magazine 7

CURRENTS 50 Years of Music

Wilmington Symphony Ochestra Returns To Live Concerts For Anniversary Year STROY BY JEFFREY STITES PHOTOS CONTRIBUTED

T

here really is nothing quite like sitting in front of a full live orchestra while it performs. You can watch on television, listen in your car or even on headphones at home, but that live experience brings something that simply can’t be replicated or easily explained to one who hasn’t experienced it. Luckily, we have had opportunity to experience live orchestral music for the past 50 years thanks to the Wilmington Symphony Orchestra. After a difficult year navigating the restrictions brought on by the pandemic, the Wilmington Symphony Orchestra is performing live again, beginning this month. We spoke to Liz Scanlon, the Orchestra’s Executive Director, about the group’s 50th anniversary, its history and its future.

What did the orchestra look like in 1971?

Where did they perform?

The orchestra back in 1971 was a group of musicians that wanted to form an orchestra so they could play. Anyone could join at the time and Nancy McAllister, former concert master and music teacher, had her students join the group. There was a fair amount of high school students in the group. My favorite quote is from an original member, clarinetist John Stike… we were terrible at that first concert…but as the years progressed and the word got out, the orchestra got better and better.

We have donors, subscribers and board members that were in that first concert.

We have a very loyal following.

What did the orchestra look like in 1986, when Steven Errante became Conductor?

How has his leadership contributed to the orchestra’s changes over the last 35 years?

Steven Errante implemented auditions for the orchestra several years ago which increased the caliber of musicians playing in the orchestra. When he started 35 years ago the orchestra was still made up of local musicians with all levels of playing skill.

The Youth Orchestra was founded 20 years ago, in 2001. How has it grown over

Most of our players are local musicians that have studios, are teaching at UNCW or CFCC or at middle and high schools, doctors and other professionals who have a “day job.”

We occasionally hire musicians from outside the Cape Fear region if needed.

our concerts are always free.

Do you know if any of the original youth orchestra members play with the orchestra today?

Yes! Christine Maynard, our new concert master, was in the inaugural WSYO. Hillary Flowers was also in the first class, and she is still active in the orchestra.

Many of our WSYO players have joined the orchestra over the 20 years. It is a wonderful progression and what makes our education programs so valuable.

How many members does the orchestra have today? Where are the musicians drawn from?

that process?

How would someone interested in joining the orchestra begin

We hold auditions for the orchestra in August and January. The audition music and audition form are on our website.

We also have tremendous word of mouth

the last two decades?

There was a great need for a youth orchestra with arts cuts in the schools.

Steven Errante was the original conductor, and he was only going to do this for a few years. Twenty years later he is still there! With his retirement from UNCW, he would like to step down as the WSYO conductor and we are actively looking for his replacement.

What other youth programs has the orchestra developed? How many youth participate today?

Retro Meets Modern Vibe

We have four programs: Wilmington Symphony Youth Orchestra (WSYO), Junior Strings, Chamber Group ensembles, and our newest, Rockestra. Over 150 students participate in these programs.

We also have a guest artist in residence program. Two of our guest artists will visit local schools and talk about classical music and how they can become musicians. We reach over 2,500 students with this program. We also have a Free Family concert in April and a new Education Concert, Beethoven Lives Upstairs, also in April. We want our concerts to 1) be accessible for all and 2) to reach younger students to create an appreciation for classical music. Student tickets for any of

8 Southport Magazine October 2021 / www.SouthportMag.com

Uniquely remodeled rooms Beautiful outdoor spaces with fire pit The Boiling Spring Lakes Motel 2 North Shore Drive (910) 845-2893

Follow Us On Facebook!

Southport Magazine 2016-2017 SOI Chamber Small Business of the Year Winner

My name is Rebecca Kelley and I am running for Mayor of Southport. I would like to take this opportunity to share with you who I am and why I am running for Mayor.

from our orchestra members who are continually recruiting for the WSO.

How has the orchestra weathered the last year, with its restrictions on live shows?

Did you learn anything from the experience that you think will prove useful as we move past the pandemic?

We got very creative! We were able to create virtual and in-person programs with our students by engaging our WSO players as mentors in our Chamber groups ensembles and virtual masterclasses. With our virtual programming we were able to engage artists outside of the Cape Fear region – we had former guest artist Sterling Elliott lead a cello masterclass, Ara Gregorian and Molly Hines taught a violin masterclass, and experts on everything from vibrato to sightreading teaching the students. If we had not moved to virtual, these offerings would not be possible. We also had small chamber groups that met in person. Each group was mentored by a WSO player. This was so successful that we decided to add it to our repertoire.

What makes the 2021 Anniversary Season program special? What can orchestra goers expect?

The season is special, as is the case with many arts organizations, because we made it through one of the toughest times with a clearer vision of how to engage our audience. It doesn’t matter that it is our 50th…we are just grateful for the loyal supporters of our organization. They want to see us succeed!

What does the future hold for the WSO? What are the orchestra’s goals for the future?

Our main goals are to engage new audiences, create more experiences for students in the schools and on the stage, continue to involve more local musicians in the WSO, build more relationships with music studios to cross promote musical offerings for students, fundraise for scholarships and outreach programs, and continue relationships with other arts organizations.

their jobs. Conflicts of interest have no place in Southport governance. I have worked with people of all walks of life and I am proud to support the hard working staff of the City of Southport.

INFRASTRUCTURE AND MAINTENANCE: From In 2021, it’s rare to meet natives of Southport. We have a great restoring the historic and nostalgic character of Southport community and many terrific landmarks to the utilization of new people have moved here to enjoy technologies and capabilities, all it. I was born in Connecticut can be done under my Mayorship SOUTHPORT but grew up here, in Southport. without distracting from the charm From Southport Elementary to of our city. my first job at Provisions, this City PARTNERING AND gave me a foundation that has COLLABORATING: I have allowed me to thrive. Even back existing relationships with County then, we were primarily a tourist and State Representatives.  town. It was inspiring to meet Please visit my Facebook page for Mayor people from all over the world to learn more about my recent and I believe tourism has a place visit to Raleigh to meet with State legislators. My time in Southport’s past and future; it can and must co-exist in 2020 Leadership Brunswick County gave me a strong with preserving the charm of our city as we responsibly understanding of county operations and relationships to grow. I believe that fresh faces of all ages and diversity are key County departments. I am working diligently to seek good for our community. My passion for Southport fuels and secure maximum funding from the County and State me to become an integral component in leading our city for projects that benefit Southport. Our residents deserve into the future. I will bring to the City of Southport Mayor’s a Mayor who is proactive in securing funding, helping office my experience in finance, budgeting, profit and loss, alleviate taxpayer burden. Without proper funding, the importance of clear leadership and commitment to projects languish or are not properly financed and must be planning for the future while honoring the past. supplemented by taxpayer dollars.

I am honored to run for Mayor of the City of Southport. I CONSTRAINED BUDGETS AND TIGHT TIMELINES: believe that it takes collaboration and teamwork to I bring to the Mayor’s role experience in managing develop a plan for this city that we all live in and love. must-do projects on tight timelines and Southport is on a growth trajectory and within budget. Staying in business through it’s critically important that growth be the pandemic with the loss of the Fourth of managed responsibly. I believe by talking July celebration to Oak Island and Howe through issues collectively, we can preserve Street sewer project that went on for months a thriving community and grow closer created an unfavorable environment for together in unity to achieve our goals.

Southport business owners. There is a better Unity for me means collecting information way to manage projects which minimizes the and creating an exchange of ideas. As negative impacts on business and residents, Mayor, I will encourage and create and I plan to insure that happens! opportunities for City Committees to ISSUES I WILL WORK TO RESOLVE: exchange ideas, openly discuss with citizens The perception that downtown businesses and create plans that are not siloed. To face challenges leading to conditions of create unity, the City of Southport needs a lesser revenues and greater costs to City of vision beyond a land use plan governed by Southport residents/citizens. the Unified Development Ordinance and CAMA Land Use Plan.

The perception that the Mayor has not afforded the City of Southport residents the benefits of the My platform focuses on transparency. By transparency, I County and State resulting in additional costs and fewer mean that concerned citizens feel invested, they can have improvements to the City. a voice, they can feel heard, and in turn, I will always be

Rebecca

e ey

forthright and honest. In recent years, our current city government has heard but disregarded public forums in favor of predetermined decisions, that is not transparency.

Transparency means being candid about multiple sides of any issue and the many ways for Southport residents to contribute to solutions. A transparent vision for Southport translates into a Plan of Action with input from all stakeholders.

The perception that City planning decisions and approvals are about who you know and nepotism.

SOME CRITICAL ELEMENTS CURRENTLY BEING OVERLOOKED THAT DESERVE IMMEDIATE ATTENTION

The perception exists that outlying areas of Rivermist and other communities are not benefiting as much as downtown neighborhoods.

PERSONNEL ISSUES: My experience has given me an understanding of recruiting, staffing, performance evaluation and supporting employee morale. I am committed to supporting City staff as they are experts in

The perception exists that public health mandates to restrict the Historic Parade in the City has lost the parade and summer activities to Oak Island forever.

The perception of businesses leaving the City limits exists as store fronts appear closed early or empty.

My optimism for unity and transparency means unifying our City when I become Mayor. I will encourage our Alderman, City employees, invaluable volunteers, and committee members to work together for the good of Southport. I will bring my positive, can-do attitude to all issues and empower stakeholders to find solutions!

I am Rebecca Kelley, a vote for me is a vote for Southport!

See me on Facebook at Rebecca Kelley 4 Mayor and please message me your questions or concerns.

OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK Southport Magazine 2016-2017 SOI Chamber Small Business of the Year Winner

www.facebook.com/sptmayor — Paid for by the Committee to Elect Rebecca Kelley 4 Mayor—

www.SouthportMag.com /October /October 2021 2021/ / Southport Magazine 9

CURRENTS To Honor River Pilots Monument Cleaned, To Be Re-Dedicated STORY AND PHOTOS BY JEFFREY STITES

A

fter reading on social media that the Southport Historical Society was going to be cleaning a River Pilots memorial in the Old Smithville Burying Ground, we just had to go check it out.

When we walked up, scaffolding was set up and cleaning was underway, already making a huge difference in the monument’s appearance. The cleaners, Dawn Taylor and Dave Padgett of Carved in Stone Cemetery Preservation Services, were clearly loving their work. We decided this monument, its past, and its present restoration, warranted more than just a few photos, so we reached out to Liz Fuller of the Southport Historical Society for more details.

What is the history of the Pilots’ Monument? When was it erected?

Can you tell us about the two accidents that led to its creation?

The Pilots’ Monument was erected in 1879 by the citizens of Smithville (as Southport was known until 1887). The

townspeople were mourning the deaths of ten pilots who had been lost at sea. The men were lost in two separate storms, occurring five years apart, in 1872 and 1877.

The first tragedy took the lives of five pilots: Thomas W. Brinkman (34) and Joseph W. Bensell (48) who had been Blockade

Runners during the Civil War, as well as John D. Trout (24), James R. Sellers (21), and Robert St. George (22). Accompanying the pilots was Bensell’s 16-year-old son, Joseph Bensell, Jr., who was also lost.

The second tragedy occurred five years later when the Mary K Sprunt went down in a storm that was described as one of the fiercest storms that ever visited the coast of North Carolina. It lasted three full days. When it was over, the pilots and crew of the Sprunt were all lost: Thomas B.Grissom (39), Robert S.Walker (32), Christoper C. Penner (25), Charles Dosher, Jr. (26) and Lawrence Gillespie (23).

Funds for the erection of the monument were raised by donations and benefits held in Smithville. Colonel Pennington of Fort Johnston held several nights of entertainment to raise funds so that “those who live after us may find the virtues and gallant deeds of their ancestors recorded on the imperishable stone.”

The monument was dedicated in a ceremony in May of 1879 held at the Smithville Burying Ground and attended by many of the citizens of Smithville.

Dignitaries from Wilmington, including the Harbor Master and the Commissioners of Navigation, came downriver on the steamship Passport to attend. They were met by the Committee of Pilots in Smithville, where flags were being flown at halfmast in honor of the fallen men. Wilming-

unique and beautiful things

The one little shop you don’t want to miss!

517 North Howe Street, Southport 910-946-1448 OPEN: Mon-Sat 10am-5pm 10 Southport Magazine October 2021 / www.SouthportMag.com

Southport Magazine 2016-2017 SOI Chamber Small Business of the Year Winner

SOUTHPORT / HIGHLAND PARK NEW CONSTRUCTION

SALE PENDING

SOUTHPORT / THE LANDING @ SOUTHPORT

SMITHVILLE WOODS

PRICE IMPROVEMENT

NEW PRICE / NO HOA

414 RAVEN GLEN MLS # 100278127 • $ 515,000

BOLIVIA / MILL CREEK COVE HOMESITE

7007 ROBERT RUARK DRIVE MLS # 100252709 • $ 499,000

6237 NAVIGATOR WAY MLS # 100264314 • $154,000

BOILING SPRING LAKES / COMMERCIAL PROPERTY

PRICE IMPROVEMENT

204 & 206 W. PELICAN DRIVE MLS # 100229774 - 776 • $ 250,000 EACH

CASWELL BEACH / THE ARBORETUM

PRICE IMPROVEMENT 707 ALYSSUM AVENE MLS # 100274182 • $199,00

410 RAVEN GLEN MLS # 100244706 • $525,000

OAK ISLAND / COMMERCIAL SITE

104 E. DOLPHIN DRIVE MLS # 100276029 • $225,000

THRIVING TURN-KEY

OAK ISLAND / DOUBLE LOT

3846 GEORGE II HIGHWAY SE

2 LOTS

BLOCKS TO RIVER

BLOCK FROM OCEAN

879 PANTEGO BOULEVARD MLS # 100287015 • $28,000

OAK ISLAND / WALK TO OCEAN

SOUTHPORT / HIGHLAND PARK NEW CONSTRUCTION

PRICE IMPROVEMENT

MLS # 100283170 • $1,627,500

120 NE 6TH STREET MLS # 100280938 • $290,000

CALL FOR MORE DETAILS!

BALD HEAD ISLAND / HOMESITE

New Listing!

8 SANDWICH TERN TRAIL MLS # 100280888 • $ 50,000

SOUTHPORT / HOMESITE

BUILD YOUR DREAM HOME 601 W. 9TH STREET MLS # 100237309 • $70,000

HIGHLIGHT

BALD HEAD ISLAND / HOMESITE

QUIET AREA OF ISLAND 456 KITTY HAWK WOODS WAY MLS # 100245318 • $147,500

108 S. Davis Street, Southport NC 28461

DOZENS OF BEAUTIFUL HOMESITES AVAILABLE THROUGHOUT BRUNSWICK COUNTY - PRICES RANGE FROM $ 3,500 TO $ 850,000

Southport Magazine 2016-2017 SOI Chamber Small Business of the Year Winner

www.SouthportMag.com /October /October 2021 2021/ / Southport Magazine 11

CURRENTS ton’s Front St. Methodist Episcopal Choir sang several hymns, accompanied by Mrs. S.O. Poisson on the organ. Smithville’s Reverend Wily gave a prayer which was followed by more speeches and songs. It was estimated that it was the largest assemblage ever congregated in Smithville.

nated their efforts, providing professional and consistent support to ships that need to travel up and down the Cape Fear.

Much more detailed history of the Cape Fear pilots can be found in the book “Masters of the Shoals,” written by Southport’s Jim McNeil, available at the Southport Historical Society website and at the Southport Visitor Center in Fort Johnston.

Can you speak a little to the history of the pilots here in Southport? How long have they been here?

Pilots existed in the Lower Cape Fear before Smithville was even established as a town. Captains who were comfortable guiding their ships across the Atlantic were at a loss when it came to navigating the shifting shoals of the Cape Fear River. They relied on experienced pilots who could take their ships across the bar and up the river to Wilmington. In the mid1800s these same pilots put their skills and knowledge to work for the Confederacy by helping blockade runners evade the Union blockade.

Often, early pilots worked individually, competing with one another to be the first to reach a ship and retain the pilotage fee. In 1921, the North Carolina General Assembly placed stricter regulations on the Cape Fear River Navigation and Pi-

Where did the idea of refurbishing this monument come from? How long has it been in the works?

The Wilmington Cape Fear River Pilots Association is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year. Southport Historical Society (SHS) thought it would be an appropriate time to clean the monument and to host a Ceremony of Remembrance. The monument has been cleaned several times in its 142-year history. Due to tannins and other biological materials in the cemetery, periodic maintenance is required to help preserve the stones. lotage Commission. A mandatory Wilmington-Cape Fear Pilots Association was instituted. All accepted licensed pilots were required to be members of the Association. Since that time, pilots have coordi-

Where did funding come from?

Funding for the cleaning and for the ceremony came from donations, the largest of which was from the Wilmington Cape

Fear River Pilots Association.

Who does this kind of work, how did you find them and what makes it specialized?

The monument was professionally cleaned by Dawn Taylor and Dave Padgett of Carved in Stone Cemetery Preservation Services located in Avon, North Carolina.

Dawn is an expert in cemetery preservation. She is very focused on the care of the stones and will not clean a stone that is too fragile or unstable. She and Dave remove lichens, algae, mold, tannins and other biological matter from the stones. They use the same trusted cleanser that is used by the National Park Service, in the National Cemeteries, and by fellow professionals in the field. All their cleaning is done by hand with soft brushes, plastic scrapers, and wooden picks. They never use bleach or power washing which can damage the stone and remove years from its life in a matter of minutes.

Smithville Burying Ground is home to many live oak and magnolia trees that add beauty and grace to the setting. Unfortunately, these trees also add tannin and other matter to the air that stain the grave-

SOUTHPORT • BOLIVIA • OAK ISLAND OCEAN ISLE BEACH • SURF CITY SHOP ONLINE at mermaidcoveboutique.com Visit our new Sweet Shoppe & Furniture, Garden, and Kids Rooms at our Oak Island Location Follow Us, Like Us!

Download Mermaid Cove Boutique App for iPhone & Android Now!

WOMEN’S APPAREL IN SIZES S TO 3XL COASTAL JEWELRY - UNIQUE HOME DECOR GARDEN & MORE 12 Southport Magazine October 2021 / www.SouthportMag.com

Southport Magazine 2016-2017 SOI Chamber Small Business of the Year Winner

CURRENTS stones and give them an orange or brown tinge. Dawn and Dave were successful in lightening the memorial and making the inscription easier to read. Even more importantly, they removed the tannins and lichens that were damaging the stone, thereby helping to preserve it for future generations. The recent cleaning should last approximately ten years, depending on the surrounding vegetation.

Although not a resident of Southport, SHS Member Dawn Taylor has a special family connection to the area. Her great grandfather, Devaney Jennette was an Assistant Lighthouse Keeper (19191932), working with Captain Charlie Swan on Bald Head Island. He suffered a heart attack and passed away while at work in the lighthouse. Dawn dedicates much of her work in the Southport area to her great-grandfather. She believes that as a Lightkeeper, he would approve of her calling to preserve the gravestones of those who were lost at sea.

Tell me about the Ceremony of Remembrance. When will it be, what will be involved? Who will participate?

Southport Historical Society is hosting

Pilot Thomas Brinkman, lost in the storm of 1872, will deliver the prayer. Cindy Sellers will sing Peace, Be Still, the same hymn sung during the original dedication ceremony. Everyone is invited to bring a flower to lay on the memorial. No formal seating will be provided, so we suggest bringing lawn chairs.

a Ceremony of Remembrance on October 30 from 2-3 pm. Southport Historical Society Board Member Mary Ellen Watts Poole, who is the sister of retired River Pilot Basil Watts, will be the Master of Ceremonies at the event. Mayor Hatem and Pilot Tommy Brendle will be guest speakers.

Tommy Harrelson, great-grandson of River

Any other memorial restorations in the works now that this one is under your belt?

Did you learn anything valuable from the experience?

We were reminded once again how important the Pilots Monument and the Old Smithville Burying Ground are to the people of Southport. There has been a lot of enthusiasm for the project and an outpouring of support. Dawn taught two classes in headstone cleaning while she was in Southport, and we had an overwhelming response. Dawn provided a great deal of useful information and hands-on demonstrations. She focused on the need to prioritize safety for the headstones as well as for the people cleaning the stones.

Together the class cleaned the Benjamin Smith and Robert Howe memorials in the Burying Ground. While the Southport Historical Society does not own the Burying

Ground and we are not responsible for its care, we do hope to encourage ongoing responsible maintenance of the stones and the grounds.

SHS will also be hosting our annual Living Voices of the Past in the Old Smithville Burying Ground on October 23, 2- 4 pm. Ten Southport historic citizens will come to life to share stories of their time in Southport. All are encouraged to attend.

Burgers, Fries & SO much more 108 E. Moore St., Southport

Puttin’ the MOO in Moore Street since 2018 108 E. Moore Street Southport, NC 28461

(910) 363-4402 bluecowgrille.com Visit us on Facebook

Call for Hours

Drinks Tea (Sweet or Unsweet) $2.50 free refills

Sodas Pepsi Product fountain drinks $2.50 free refills

(Beer and Wine Available)

ner DINE IN TAKE OUT

Win

2020

OPEN 7 days a week 11-8pm INDOOR & OUTDOOR DINING

Grab a seat indoors or at our outdoor tables and enjoy some scrumptious food and don’t forget to grab yourself a new Blue Cow T-Shirt

bluecowgrille.com • (910) 363-4402

Southport Magazine 2016-2017 SOI Chamber Small Business of the Year Winner

Get your MOO on

www.SouthportMag.com /October /October 2021 2021/ / Southport Magazine 13

CURRENTS

It’s Fishing Time

be made at Dutchman Creek Park barge (33. 55.450 N 78.03.633 W) with a designated official.

11 am –Scales Open at Dutchman Creek Park (GPS: 33.55.450N 78.03.633W) Thank you to American Marine Construction and Brunswick County Parks & Recreation for their support.

43rd US Open King Mackerel Tournament STORY AND PHOTOS BY JEFFREY STITES

I

t’s Fish on! The “Granddaddy of King Mackerel Tournaments” is back in town this fall as the 43rd U.S. Open King Mackerel Tournament kicks off on Sept. 30. This year’s tournament will be back at the Dutchman Creek Park on Fish Factory Road. Southport Marina, the traditional host location for the event, is open again, but is just completing repairs and isn’t quite ready to host this year’s tournament. Karen Sphar, executive vice president of tournament organizers the Southport-Oak Island Chamber of Commerce, said they hope to return to Southport Marina for the 2022 tournament.

Onsite registration will be open from 10 am- 9 pm at Dutchman Creek Park, 4750 Fish Factory Road, on Thursday, Sept. 30.

The Captains meeting will be at 7 pm that evening in person at Dutchman Creek Park or online at www.usopenkmtlive.com.

The always popular U.S. Open King Mackerel Tournament merchandise will be on sale at the event, subject to availability.

Whether you are participating or just want to watch the festivities, the U.S. Open is always a good time. If seeing all

the boats and big fish isn’t your cup of tea, this year’s event will also feature live music from local bands Salty Dawgs and Parley in Dutchman Square Park on Thursday and Saturday evenings. On Thursday and Friday, SeaDogs will be on hand serving hot dogs with all the fixin’s and on Saturday Wallace Catering will serving up their famous seafood and sandwiches.

Last year’s tournament, also held at Dutchman Creek, drew more than 500 boats of all sizes and awarded more than $350,000 in prize money. The U.S. Open is popular for its guaranteed prize structure, which is not tied to the number of boats entered. Prizes are awarded, of course, for the largest fish, but there are many “special prizes” for fish of all weights, including $810 for the 143rd Largest Fish.

(eclectic mix of rock, blues, funk, county and pop from the 60s thru the 2000s).

7 pm - Captains Meeting. It is strongly advised that all captains watch or attend this meeting, as any rule changes or clarifications will be announced. Watch online at www.usopenkmtlive.com or attend in person at Dutchman Creek Park, 4750 Fish Factory Road.

Friday, Oct. 1

7-9 am — Check-Out Points open and competition begins. See rules for locations.

9:01 am (after 9 am) — Check-out must

•A golf cart will take crew members to the pickup dock at the Rusty Hooks Dockside Grill (at Safe Harbor South Harbour Village Marina) (GPS: 33.55.304 N 78.03.730 W) Fishermen may stop in for a beverage before re-boarding boats.

2-5 pm — The PointClickFish.com Team will stream weigh-ins from the scales and the docks LIVE from the U.S. Open King Mackerel Fishing Tournament website www.usopenkmtlive.com

4 pm – Check-in point manned –at Frying Pan/American Fish Co -319 W. Bay St., Southport (33.55.017 N 78.01.150 W) and Malcolm Register Park - 334 NE 52nd Street, Oak Island (33.55.319 N 78.06.546 W).

2021 U.S. King Mackerel Tournament Schedule of Events Thursday, Sept. 30

10 am - 9 pm Registration & Packet Pickup - Dutchman Creek Park, 4750 Fish Factory Road (33.55.450N 78.03.633W).

4-7 pm Entertainment at Dutchman Creek Park - Salty Dawgs - Coastal Carolina Party Band 14 Southport Magazine October 2021 / www.SouthportMag.com

Southport Magazine 2016-2017 SOI Chamber Small Business of the Year Winner

CURRENTS

5 pm – Competition ends for the day.

W) and Malcolm Register Park -334 NE 52nd Street, Oak Island (33.55.319 N 78.06.546 W).

4 pm — Competition ends for the day.

of musical experience playing in various bands, gigs, and community shows, Parlay brings a memorable performance every time! The band has an extensive song catalog and can be heard playing favorite songs from the 80s, 90s, and 2000s.

4 : 3 0 7:30 pm — Entertainment @ Dutchman Creek Park - Parlay - Parlay is a band from Brunswick County, NC made up of guitar and lead singer Dirk Mercer, bass and back up vocals from Todd Beane, and drums and back up vocals with Allan Cheatham. With years

7:30 pm — AWARDS CEREMONY – Dutchman Creek Park, 4750 Fish Factory Road or watch virtually at www.usopenkmtlive.com.

Saturday, Oct. 2

7-9 am – Check-Out Points open and competition begins. See rules for locations.

9:01 am (After 9 am) — Check-out must be made at Dutchman Creek Park barge (33.55.450 N 78.03.633 W) with a designated official.

11 am — Scales Open at Dutchman Creek Park (GPS: 33.55.450 N 78.03.633 W). Thank you to American Marine Construction and Brunswick County Parks & Recreation for their support.

•Golf Cart will take crew member to the pickup dock at the Rusty Hooks Dockside Grill (at Safe Harbor South Harbour Village Marina). (33.55.304 N 78.03.730 W) Fishermen may stop in for a beverage before re-boarding boats.

2-4 pm — The PointClickFish.com Team will stream weigh-ins from the scales and the docks LIVE from the U.S. Open King

Mackerel Fishing Tournament website www.usopenkmtlive.com

3 pm — Check-in point manned –at Frying Pan/Old American Fish Co -319 W. Bay Street, Southport (33.55.017 N 78.01.150

6-6:30 pm — The captains from the 1st Place Overall and 1st Place Super High Roller TWT must present themselves at the tournament headquarters to take a polygraph by 6 pm. The captain of an additional random team will be contacted by 6 pm and they must present themselves at the tournament headquarters to take a polygraph by 6:30 pm.

Final standings will be posted at www. usopenkmt.com on Monday, Oct. 4.

Prize checks not picked up at the Awards Ceremony will be mailed.

Real Estate Knowledge You Can Count On.

Elvira Gilbert

910.619.4087

Southport Magazine 2016-2017 SOI Chamber Small Business of the Year Winner

www.SouthportMag.com /October /October 2021 2021/ / Southport Magazine 15

Community

Civil War History

well Beach.

Registration and refreshments begin at 6:15 pm and the program begins at 7 pm.

The public is welcome to attend.

The visitor fee is $10 for a couple and can be applied toward the $25 annual membership dues.

Two October Events For History Lovers STORY AND PHOTOS CONTRIBUTED

t

comes as no surprise that in a community as steeped in history as ours there would be more than a few people interested in our past. The Brunswick Civil War Round Table offers those interested in history a chance to gather, socialize and learn. And quite a few people are taking advantage! The Round Table held its first in-person (non-Zoom) meeting since the advent of the pandemic last month and drew more than 300 people to Hatch Auditorium.

The organization added 51 members at that meeting, bringing its total membership to more than 900. What not join the fun? The BCWRT is hosting two events in October, the first for everyone and another geared specially towards women history buffs.

PRESIDENT LINCOLN’S RELIGION DISCUSSED AT CIVIL WAR ROUND TABLE’S OCT. 5 MEETING During Lincoln’s lifetime, and ever since, there has been much speculation

and often sharp disagreement among scholars and the public about his religious beliefs. The Brunswick Civil War Round Table is pleased to announce historian and author George C. Rable, Ph.D. will join the Oct. 5 meeting to dis-

16 Southport Magazine October 2021 / www.SouthportMag.com

cuss this intriguing and rarely discussed subject in a lecture entitled, “Believer, Skeptic, or Something Else? The Elusive Mr. Lincoln” at Hatch Auditorium on Cas-

Lincoln has been described as everything from a lifelong skeptic to an orthodox Christian. Rable will explore what we can learn about Lincoln’s religious faith and the limits of that knowledge by examining the evolution of his views on religion from his

Southport Magazine 2016-2017 SOI Chamber Small Business of the Year Winner

. n 5 e . c e . r 0 n d e l p

n g e t f s

Community youth and culminating in his magnificent second inaugural address.

Lincoln grew up in a highly religious Baptist family but was never baptized as a child or an adult. He never joined any church, and was a skeptic as a young man in his early 20s, sometimes ridiculing revivalists. He frequently referred to God and had a deep knowledge of the Bible, often quoting it. He attended Protestant church services with his wife and children, and after two of his children died he became more intensely concerned with religion. Being famously opaque on the subject of religion, his personal faith was something even his closest friends said they couldn’t figure out. Lincoln rented pews for his family at First Presbyterian Church in Springfield, Illinois, and attended New York Avenue Presbyterian Church in Washington, D.C., but never formally joined either one.

And though he became more interested in religious questions toward the end of his life, “Honest Abe” never directly identified himself as a Christian, even after he realized it could hurt him politically. However, during his 1846 run for the House of Representatives, in order to dispel accusations concerning his religious beliefs, he issued a handbill stating that he had “never denied the truth of the Scriptures.” He seemed to believe in an all-powerful God, who shaped events and, by 1865, was expressing those beliefs in major speeches.

years at the University of Alabama. He received his Ph.D. from Louisiana State University in 1978. His primary interests are Southern history and the American Civil War. He is a prolific award-winning author and his works include “Fredericksburg! Fredericksburg!” and “God’s Almost Chosen People: A Religious History of the American Civil War.” His most recent book is “Damn Yankees! Demonization and Defiance in the Confederate South.” He is the recipient of the “triple crown” of awards: the Jefferson Davis Award, the Douglas Southall Freeman Award, and the Lincoln Prize, which is the highest award given in the Civil War history field.

George Rable is Professor Emeritus, formerly the Charles G. Summersell Chair in Southern History for 18

For more information about the meeting, meeting requirements/guidelines, the new, easy online registration process,

US Open King Mackerel Tournament September 30th Through

October 2nd Dutchman Creek Park Entertainment

Fishing

Friday - 7am - 5pm Saturday - 7am - 4pm

Thurs. Salty Dawgs 4-7pm

Scales open 11am each day

Sat. Parley 4-7:30 pm

LIVE COVERAGE

usopenkmlive.com Starts @ 2pm

Marchandise, inperson or online at: sptokimerchandise.com

ALL CASH PRIZES!

Southport Magazine 2016-2017 SOI Chamber Small Business of the Year Winner

For more information visit

usopenkmt.com

www.SouthportMag.com /October /October 2021 2021/ / Southport Magazine 17

Community or how to become a member, contact Round Table president John Butler at Brunswickcwrt@gmail.com, or call him at (404) 229-9425. Visit the organization’s website at Brunswickcivilwarroundtable. com, or visit their Facebook page for additional information, comments, and updates.

CIVIL WAR LADIES’ FORUM TO MEET ON OCT. 25 Civil War history is filled with stories, events, and accomplishments involving men in battle. We seldom hear about the women who also participated in the war effort through their many contributions and acts of bravery during this epic period in our nation’s history.

To share some of these stories, and to learn about women and how the Civil War impacted their lives, the Civil War Ladies’ Forum, sponsored by the Brunswick Civil War Round Table, will hold its first meeting since the start of the pandemic on Monday, Oct. 25. The meeting is for women about women, and will take place at Trinity United Methodist

members.

Church in Southport, across from the Post Office. Registration, refreshments and socializing begins at 5 pm, and the program takes place from 6-8 pm. All ladies are welcome. The visitor fee is only $5, and can be applied toward the $25 annual membership dues for the Brunswick Civil War Round Table. There is no attendance fee for current Round Table

The evening promises to be entertaining as well as informative. Returning by popular demand is guest speaker Rhonda Florian, award-winning Civil War historian. She is a former theater professional, high school English teacher, and direct descendant of eight Confederate soldiers! One of her many history affiliations includes the United Daughters of the Confederacy. Rhonda will be speaking about Mary Sophia Hill, “The Florence Nightingale of the South.” This is the story of an Irish woman who became famous for the outstanding nursing care she gave to Confederate soldiers and officers throughout the war despite adverse conditions and the constant threats of enemy encroachment. Her acts of bravery were never forgotten.

agement in Southport for many years and an outstanding cook. Organizing the Farmers Market in Southport is another one of Marion’s accomplishments. She will present a program on the art of making Civil War-era quilts using period patterns and reproduction fabric. She will be displaying lap quilts and full-size quilts, some of which will be available for sale.

For more information about the meeting, please contact Charen Fink at (330) 507-2773, or email dcftandm@ hotmail.com. For more information about the Brunswick Civil War Round Table, contact president John Butler at Brunswickcwrt@gmail.com, or call him at (404) 229-9425. The organization’s website is Brunswickcivilwarroundtable.com.

On a lighter note, the second guest is Marion Martin, a resident of Southport.

She is currently the kitchen manager at Trinity United Methodist Church. Previously she has been in restaurant man-

Comprehensive Routine Exams Medical Eye Care • Emergency Care Full optical with designer frames and contact lenses

Dr. Michael Howard

Most insurances accepted

Vision Source of Brunswick

4633 Long Beach Road Southport, NC 28461 (910) 457-6667

www.howardeye.com

18 Southport Magazine October 2021 / www.SouthportMag.com

Southport Magazine 2016-2017 SOI Chamber Small Business of the Year Winner

$5 Donation for all entries

Southport Magazine 2016-2017 SOI Chamber Small Business of the Year Winner

www.SouthportMag.com /October /October 2021 2021/ / Southport Magazine 19

HISTORIC SOUTHPORT

1023 & 112 North Howe Street 910-457-5258

OAK ISLAND BEACHES 210 Country Club Drive 910-278-5213

OAK ISLAND

SEA VILLAGE

GRAYSON PARK

111 SW 2ND STREET

7116 CHANNEL I SW

1034 LANTERNS LANE

5 bedrooms, 3 1/2 baths $825,000

On the quiet west end $124,900

2 bedrooms, 2 baths $115,000

3 bedrooms, 2 baths $270,000

SOUTHPORT

THE HAMMOCKS AT SOUTHPORT

OAK ISLAND

OAK ISLAND

LAKES OF LOCKWOOD

OAK ISLAND

SECOND ROW - WEST END

WOODED LOT

2617 JESSICA LANE

3617 WEST PELICAN DRIVE

3 bedrooms, 2 baths $349,000

SOUTH HARBOUR VILLAGE

HISTORIC SOUTHPORT - WATER VIEWS

BEACHFRONT

5085 GLEN COVE DRIVE

210 WEST MOORE STREET

219 SAND DOLLAR LANE

105 NE 41ST STREET

5119 WEST BEACH DRIVE

4 BR, 2 BA on 18th Fairway $389,900

4 BR, 2 BA, 2 lots $1,175,000

3 bedrooms, 2 baths $612,000

3 bedrooms, 2 baths $524,900

4 bedrooms, 2 baths $824,900

SOUTHPORT

CALABASH

YAUPON BEACH

OAK ISLAND

OAK ISLAND

HARBOR OAKS

GREAT AMENITIES!

5129 PRICES CREEK DRIVE

8981 CHESTERFIELD DRIVE NW

418 TROTT STREET

6621 WEST BEACH DRIVE

309 NE 43RD STREET

3 BR, 3 ½ BA, pool $929,000

Homesite with pond views $60,000

3 bedrooms, 2 baths $359,000

4BR, 3 ½ BA, elevator $1,200,500

3 BR, 2 ½ BA, screened porch $420,000

20 Southport Magazine October 2021 / www.SouthportMag.com

OCEANFRONT WITH MARSH VIEWS

Southport Magazine 2016-2017 SOI Chamber Small Business of the Year Winner

h

www.MargaretRudd.com

OAK ISLAND

OAK ISLAND

SOUTHPORT

BOLIVIA

SOUTHPORT

PINNERS POINT

SECOND ROW

SEA PINES

RIVER SEA PLANTATION

WESCOTT FARMS

102 SW 28TH STREET

6606 WEST BEACH DRIVE

4404 OAKCREST DRIVE

724 SONATA DRIVE SE

5316 GLENNFIELD CIRCLE

2 bedrooms, 2 baths $298,500

3 bedrooms, 2 baths $639,000

Corner lot, no POA $32,000

Level 1/3 acre lot $22,000

0.43 acre cleared lot $54,900

OAK ISLAND

BRUNSWICK FOREST

WHITEVILLE

SOUTHPORT

SUPPLY

DEEP WATER • BUILDING LOT

BUILDING LOT • POND FRONT

LOT 21 SE 17TH STREET

2188 TALMAGE DRIVE

246 PARKER ROAD

207 JOSHUAS WAY

390 SELLERS ROAD NW

60ft frontage on Davis Canal $210,000

Residential Land - 1/4 acre $220,000

3 bedrooms, 1 bath $119,900

Just over ½ an acre $165,000

2 bedrooms, 1 bath $114,900

RIVER RUN

BOLIVIA

RIVER RUN

SUPPLY

KNOTT’S LANDING

IN THE HEART OF SOUTHPORT

GREAT AMENITIES

RIVER SEA BUILDING LOT

NEW BUILD

PELICAN ROOST

3269 MOORING DRIVE

873 HOLLYBRIAR DRIVE SE

696 FOLLY DRIVE

1366 5TH AVENUE SW

418 ELLIS ROAD SE

Partially cleared lot $21,199

800 ft waterfront $99,900

3 bedrooms, 2 baths $268,900

3 bedrooms, 2 baths $349,900

3 bedrooms, 2 baths $244,900

Southport Magazine 2016-2017 SOI Chamber Small Business of the Year Winner

www.SouthportMag.com /October /October 2021 2021/ / Southport Magazine 21

CURRENTS

Fall Art Show & Sale Franklin Square Gallery Hosts Annual Event STORY BY JEFFREY STITES

T

he Brunswick Arts Council’s 21st annual Fall Exhibition and Sale is coming to Southport’s Franklin Square Gallery this month, and all are invited to enter their own artwork or stop by and appreciate the creative talents of our friends and neighbors.

The exhibition, which changes locations each year, will be open October 18-30 from 10 am - 5 pm at Franklin Square Gallery, 130 East West Street in Southport. There will be $3,000 in awards up for grabs and the art pieces can be sold with 100 percent of the proceeds going to the artist. The event is co-sponsored by the Brunswick Arts Council, Associated Artists of Southport, Oak Island Art Guild and Waterway Art Association.

The show is open to artists 18 and older who are residents of Brunswick County or who are paid members of the event’s sponsors or the Cape Fear Camera Club.

Entries must be original works of ceramics, drawing, painting, photography, printmaking, sculpture or a combination of these created in the last four years and

can not have been entered in a previous BAC Fall Exhibition. A maximum of two works may be contributed by each artist with an entry fee of $35 payable to Brunswick Arts Council. The reception and awards ceremony for winners will be October 21 from 5-7 pm.

About the Judge

Tony Vivaldi is a retired banker and military veteran with a passion for watercolor painting. When Tony Vivaldi retired his life changed dramatically. Tony began painting over thirty years ago but gave it up for lack of time as he focused primarily on work and family. The passion of painting, which never left, resurfaced again some thirty years later. Now, living in Hampstead, N.C., he wants to share the incredible beauty of what he sees every time he hits the waterways or beach.

Each artist has unique style and A.M. Vivaldi Watercolors specializes in “capturing memories” whether it is his own inspiration, Wilmington landmarks, intracoastal and ocean scenery, or waterscapes. Additionally, Vivaldi recently won second place for his work in the Bellamy Mansion Emerging Art Show. He has found a way to blend his life experiences and desire to help and share the power of art creativity.

Event Schedule: Pre-Registration Deadline: Saturday, Oct. 3 Receiving Works: Saturday, Oct. 16, 10am-1pm Exhibition Dates: Monday, Oct. 18 thru Saturday, Oct. 30

Gallery Hours: Monday – Saturday from 10 am - 5 pm Awards Ceremony: Thursday, Oct. 21 from 5-7 pm Removal of Work: Saturday, Oct. 30 from 10 am - 2 pm

About Franklin Square Gallery

The Franklin Square Gallery is in the heart of the art scene in historic Southport, North Carolina, a rewarding and wonderful place to visit. With more than one hundred artists displaying their paintings and pottery, you are sure to find the art you are searching for.

Local Art: The member artists come from throughout southeastern North Carolina, from Wilmington to Pinehurst, and even to Myrtle Beach, bringing with them many different styles and techniques. The Associated Artists of Southport started the Gallery in the seventies with only 12 members, in the former Southport school house and town hall. Over the years talented artists from the area discovered the site and made it their home.

A Showcase for Talent: Artists with diverse backgrounds and a wide range of styles have their work on display. There are paintings in oil, acrylic, and watercolor depicting local scenes or Eu-

Southport

Trading Company SWEATSHIRTS, T-SHIRTS & HATS APPAREL, SOUVENIRS OF ALL KINDS

105 E. Moore St., Southport • 910-523-0624 22 Southport Magazine October 2021 / www.SouthportMag.com

Southport Magazine 2016-2017 SOI Chamber Small Business of the Year Winner

CURRENTS ropean villages. The 2-D art is also available in prints, notecards, and miniatures. Potters come from many local studios, bringing functional pieces like bowls, platters, and vases, and also purely decorative and unique ceramic art. Gift items include jewelry, small dishes, napkin rings, and one-of-a-kind mugs.

It’s a Cooperative: All the artists work together to run the Gallery. The man who greets you at the door probably has his paintings on display in the next room. The woman at the cash register may have just finished setting up the most recent pottery show. They maintain an historic building, manage the finances, and join committees to landscape, run special shows, and write ads, because we are privileged to operate this unique venue. At its inception the organization was charged with fostering art in the community in cooperation with the town of Southport. The Associated Artists host shows for community organizations, like the local quilters, garden clubs, and photographers, and the High School Show is an annual crowd pleaser. The gallery has a figure-drawing class and watercolor class for nominal fees. The First Friday

Gallery Walks often feature community events like the Wooden Boat Show.

Bulk Materials & More!

The Gallery is located in a charming, historic building nestled under the live oak trees behind Franklin Square Park three blocks from Southport’s waterfront.

The address is 130 E. West Street, off Howe Street. Hours are 10 am to 5 pm, Monday through Saturday, from March until right before Christmas.

DELIVERY or pick up Prepare Your Yard For Hurricane Season We Offer Creative Drainage Solutions

Fill Dirt • Mulches • Organic Topsoil • Firewood • Decorative Gravels • River Rocks • Longleaf Pinestraw • ABC Marl • Mortar Sand • Raised Garden Beds • Concrete tile benches • Driftwood Recyled Pavers, Brick and Concrete • Garden Soil • Turkey and Mushroom Compost • Burn Barrels

Gravel Driveway • Grading • Dump Site (Tree/Yard Debris/Concrete/Asphalt)

Hometown Proud Second Generation Family Owned and Operated Over 50 years Franklin Square Gallery

910.443.0819 Located through gate at end of Trail’s End Road, Hwy. 211 across from Wendy’s

The Dust Has Settled

Our new address is 5201 Southport Supply Rd, here in Southport. With more room for our staff, plenty of parking and easy access for all.

Thanks to all of you for the years of patronage that has allowed us to expand into this great new location!

Coastline Insurance, now with three locations to serve you. Our new Southport building, on Oak Island at 5904 Oak Island Drive, or our new office in Wrightsville Beach.

910-454-0707

We’re All Moved

coastlineinsurance.com

(Feel free to stop in and say hello)

Not far from our old office at ...

5201 Southport-Supply Road Southport Magazine 2016-2017 SOI Chamber Small Business of the Year Winner

www.SouthportMag.com /October /October 2021 2021/ / Southport Magazine 23

Chamber Awards

COMMUNITY

Nominations Are Open For Annual Honors

T

he Southport-Oak Island Chamber of Commerce is accepting nominations for its annual business awards: Small Business of the Year, Small Business Customer Service of the Year and Non-Profit Organization of the Year. The nomination deadline has been extended to Oct. 15. Once nominated, the qualifying business or non-profit will be required to submit a nomination packet, which is then presented to the Brunswick Community College Small Business Center for selection.

The winners will be announced on the Chamber’s Facebook page in December.

Please take a few minutes to nominate a small business or non-profit who deserves the title of Southport-Oak Island Area Small Business of the Year or Non-Profit of the Year.

To qualify for Small Business and Customer Service awards, businesses must be a member of the Southport-Oak Island Area Chamber of Commerce and have been in operation for a minimum of five years.

Under the non-profit organization nomination criteria, the organization must be a 501(c)3 Non-Profit Organization recognized by the United States Internal Revenue Service, provide charitable services in the Southport-Oak Island Area, and have been operating for a minimum of five years.

Businesses that were nominated for a Golden Pineapple Award in the designated four quarters are automatically eligible to compete for the Customer Service of the Year Award.

To nominate a business or non-profit, please visit the Chamber’s website at www.chambersmallbusinessawards.com.

For more information about the Chamber’s Annual Awards, please contact the Southport-Oak Island Chamber of Commerce at 910-457-6964 or Info@southport-oakisland.com, or visit the website at www.chambersmallbusinessawards.com

Let owner, Cheryl Robinson create a custom floral arrangement for you!

Birthdays | Anniversaries Weddings | Funerals

919 N. Howe St., Southport

910-457-4428

GET READY FOR COOLER WEATHER WITH A NEW HOT TUB

24 Southport Magazine October 2021 / www.SouthportMag.com

Southport Magazine 2016-2017 SOI Chamber Small Business of the Year Winner

Southern Views Window and Siding Co., Inc. Quality At Discount Prices

After

Use Your Benefits Before The Year Ends

Historic 1888 Corlette home 206 West Bay St. • Southport

Don Hodgin 919-389-2153

Serving Southport and Oak Island SouthernViewsWindows.com

Bistro

Before DISCOVER THE WORLD ON YOUR PLATE

We’re working on Our Seasonal Fall and Winter Regular Menus. Get ready for a Fall season of International Delights starting in Mid-October

Octoberfest!

October 12 - 17

GENERAL l PREVENTIVE l COSMETIC

Same Day Service

We’ll Rev up the “Oompah Music” and mesmerize your

(910) 550-2334

Taste Buds with Authentic German Specials such as Bratwurst, Octoberfest Beer, and lovely lunch and dinner specials, including Braised Osso Bucco served with Rotkohl and German Potato Salad. Prost!

SAVE THE DATE

Chef’s South American Tasting and Wine Dinner Thursday, October 28th, 2021, with Four South American Courses and Wines To Keep You Safe: Our Staff our wearing Masks to ensure your Safety. We have also partnered with the All Natural Sanitizing Company for weekly treatments of a very effective and safe, natural sanitizer of our Whole Restaurant.

Our Regular Hours: Tuesday - Saturday Lunch: 11:30 am – 2:30 pm Tuesday - Thursday Dinner: 5:00 pm – 8:30 pm Friday & Saturday Dinner: 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm • Sunday Brunch: 10:00 am – 2:00 pm Reservations Suggested: Phone/Reservations: • 910-457-4544 116 North Howe Street, Historic Downtown Southport NEW Southport Maggie Award: Most Creative Menu, 2021, 2019; Most Creative Chef, 2020 People’s Choice Awards: Best Bistro – (New: 2021, 2019, 2018, 2016, 2013

FINE INTERNATIONAL BISTRO DINING & GOURMET GIFT ITEMS

$100 OFF* COUPON

Coupon good for $100 off any UNSCHEDULED Major Dental Procedure. Bridge – Denture – Veneer Implant – Permanent Crown - Invisalign. *Excludes prior services. Excludes necessary exam & x-rays. Onetime use per patient. Not to be combined with other offers or discounts. Not redeemable for cash. Expires 11/01/2021

SmileHereToday.com

Southport Magazine 2016-2017 SOI Chamber Small Business of the Year Winner

www.SouthportMag.com /October /October 2021 2021/ / Southport Magazine 25

Community

Medicine Drop-Off Event Cancelled, But Options Remain

D

ue to increases in COVID-19 cases in Brunswick County, Dosher Memorial Hospital officials have decided to postpone the 23rd semi-annual Operation Medicine Cabinet, unwanted prescription collection event, which was scheduled to take place at the hospital front entrance on October 7th. This event is normally held every October and April to ensure the safe disposal of prescriptions and narcotic medications. The hospital will notify the community in early 2022 about reschedule dates for next year.

For community members who need to immediately discard of unwanted medications, Dosher encourages safe disposal at one of the following locations:

• Boiling Spring Lakes Police Department – (910) 363-0011

• Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office - (910) 253-2777

• Leland Police Department - (910) 371-1100

• Oak Island Police Department - (910) 278-5595

• Shallotte Police Department – (910) 754-6008 Community members are encouraged to call ahead to confirm the days and hours which the listed agencies are accepting medications along with any other guidelines that would need to be followed at these locations.

Join Penny, John and their great team of ladies

September 28th, 29th and 30th For wonderful specials throughout the store

It’s your support that keeps us open and we are grateful.

We hope to see you for this wonderful celebration!

112 E Moore Street 910-363-4275

26 Southport Magazine October 2021 / www.SouthportMag.com

Southport Magazine 2016-2017 SOI Chamber Small Business of the Year Winner

MAGGIES Winner 2021

AMAZING SPECIALS

Heirlooms, Blackened Shrimp, pizza, THE best crab dip EVER & LIVE music on Tuesdays 6-8pm

WHAT MORE CAN YOU ASK FOR?

All month long

Great Food, Awesome local & domestic beer menu, wine and hard seltzers and don’t forget our homemade desserts

LIVE MUSIC Every Tuesday 6-8 pm

COME OUT AND SEE US NEW HOURS TUESDAY - SATURDAY 11-8PM CLOSED SUNDAYS AND MONDAYS

GLUTEN FREE OPTIONS!

We have 65+ craft brews and a great selection of wines 101 E. Brown Street, Southport • (910) 457-5994

Is your two-hour movie taking three hours?

We can fix that!

Stream faster than ever before on our reliable, 100% Fiber Optic Network.

*Some services not available in all areas. Certain restrictions apply. Contact ATMC for details.

Southport Magazine 2016-2017 SOI Chamber Small Business of the Year Winner

www.SouthportMag.com /October /October 2021 2021/ / Southport Magazine 27

COMMUNITY

Rockin’ The Airport Samara’s Village Fundraiser In October STORY BY LISA STITES

E

njoy live music, a food court and enter raffles for terrific prizes at the Samara’s Village annual drive-in concert fundraiser. The concert takes to the stage from 4-8 pm on Oct. 9 at the Cape Fear Regional Jetport on Long Beach Road, Oak Island. The rain date is Oct. 23.

F

eatured performers this year are LunaSea and The Back Porch Rockers. New to the event this year will be a food court featuring Street Slingers, Wheelz Pizza, Burney’s Bakery and Snowies.

The group is raffling a state-of-the-art fire pit donated by DiscoverNCHomes, a Grog Basket, Helicopter Lighthouse Tour donated by High Tide Helicopters and an Adventure Kayak Guide Tour donated by The Adventure Kayak Company. Raffle tickets will be sold in advance and at the event.

Tickets to the event are $50 per car, and are on sale now.

Attendees should bring their own lawn chairs or listen from the comfort of their own car.

Samara’s Village, founded in 2015, is a 501-c3 public charity that educates, equips and empowers pregnant and parenting adolescents and their families to raise healthy babies. They work to build a strong com-

The Back Porch Rockers join Luna Sea at the Airport on October 9

munity, one child at a time.

Tickets can be purchased on the Samara’s Village website at www.samarasvillage.org with credit card payments accepted. The direct link for tickets is https:// samaras-village.networkforgood.com/ events/29240-rockin-for-the-future.

Tickets can also be purchased by mailing

a check made payable to Samara’s Village and marked “concert” in the memo line to CONCERT, Samara’s Village, 1450-F Fifty Lakes Drive, Southport, NC 28461. Contact Judy Van at 336-516-2499 or judy@ samarasvillage.org with questions.

Invisalign Smile Makeovers Routine cleanings Teeth Whitening Dental Implants Fillings Crowns

28 Southport Magazine October 2021 / www.SouthportMag.com

Southport Magazine 2016-2017 SOI Chamber Small Business of the Year Winner

Made-to-Order Stromboli and Calzones

Nightly Dinner Specials featuring fresh local Seafood

Bread Pudding

Mouth-watering Chicken Wings

Real Italian • Really Fresh Seafood Dine-In, Takeout, Curbside

Your favorite local hardware store

Gift Cards available in house and online 5177 SOUTHPORT-SUPPLY RD SE

M-F 7:30am-6:00pm Saturday 8:00am-4:00pm Sunday 10:00am-3:00pm

(910) 454-4540

2016

SOUTHPORT MAGAZINE

Fsoamlle deis pathgretoatyotiurmecotoloraordd

211

REE

ER

E ST

OW T

Ladies • Men’s • Children

RO AD

SE

N. H

change to a new style!

87

RIV

Reservations and online ordering at BellaDiningNC.com

A full service SaloN

910-457-9300 5101 Southport-Supply Rd, Southport

PO SOUTH RT MAGA ZIN E

BER

WE OFFER

TO W

NR

ER

ROB

ARK T RU

SE DR

OA D

MAGGIES

2019

Ginger Williams Jennifer’s Hair Salon

JAB

WINNER

FEATURING

Pick up your copy at The Painted Mermaid or online at the paintedmermaid.com, 10littlerules.com or Amazon.com

PROPANE FILL UP

Stihl Weber/Traeger Grills Key Copies • Paint Small Engine Repair

8848 River Road SE, Southport • 910-477-6444

Southport Magazine 2016-2017 SOI Chamber Small Business of the Year Winner

www.SouthportMag.com /October /October 2021 2021/ / Southport Magazine 29

COMMUNITY

Supporting Mothers Blue Star Mothers Cape Fear Chapter STORY CONTRIBUTED

M

others of military service members have some new support from the newly chartered Cape Fear Blue Star Mothers of America Chapter NC16. This new Chapter, based in Southport, will serve entire the Cape Fear region, including Brunswick, New Hanover and Pender counties.

Blue Star Mothers of America was founded in 1942 in Flint, Michigan.

The organization’s mission is to provide support for active-duty military personnel, veterans and Gold Star families; promote patriotism; assist veterans organizations; and assist in homeland volunteer efforts to help our country remain strong. Blue Star Mothers of America is a 501(c)3 charity organization that is overseen by Congress.

Blue Star Mothers of America members are mothers, stepmothers, grandmothers, foster mothers and female legal guardians who have children serving in the military, Guard or Reserves, or children who are veterans. These mothers support each other and their children while focusing on their mission every single day and promise to never forsake our troops, our Veterans or the families of our Fallen Heroes. They also welcome associate members which can be any-

one that would like to help fulfill their mission.

Currently, there are more than 6,000 members from over 200 Chapters throughout the nation.

next two meetings will, be Oct. 27 and Nov. 17.

“We received our charter July 26, 2021,” said Kim Dionisio, President of the newly-formed chapter. “Our membership is growing rapidly and we already have over 40 wonderful members that have jumped right in to help us get our programs off the ground. This new chapter opens up opportunities to offer more support to military families throughout North Carolina. We are excited to accomplish a lot in the coming years.”

The new chapter will be meeting monthly at 7:30 pm at Premier Fitness Studio, 8164 River Rd, Southport. The

Cape Fear Blue Star Mothers of America is off to a strong start with many events already scheduled in the coming months. The chapter will be co-hosting a free seminar titled “Post Traumatic Winning” on Oct. 2 at the VFW on Oak Island. They will also be hosting a benefit concert on Dec. 17 at the St. James Community Center.

For more information on the Cape fear Blue Star Members, contact Kim Dionisio, cfbsmoa@gmail.com or 973886-1277.

iTrip Vacations rtie esnt PrNioToprwieparctVcyeapMtcinagntpiaorgonpesem for Rental Management on No w accepting properties akanIathe sgelamneBar forRaising RentaOl M ndt on

Won E OCustomer FFO ER ak: IslandService

Highest visibility on all industry-leading

WE OFFrEeRn:tal and travel websites.

HiTghheesitTvriispibm ilitoydoenl ablol ionkdsusytroyu-lreapdrionpg erty. rental and travel websites.

ETxhceeiTllreipnm t ohdoeul sbeookkeseypoiunrgp,rfouplelr-tsye. rvice maintenance, 24/7 emergency response.

ETxcheelleiTnrtihpom usoekdeeelplientgs, fyuoll-userrevsicteeasy. maintenance, 24/7 emergency response.

A bouThteiqiu Treiplemvoedlelolfetsseyrovuicreesat teacsoym . petitive rates with no additional fees.

The iTrip model gives you one-on-one attention.

A bou tique level of service at competitive raa teskwis ithla nonad dd.itiitor nailpfe.ecso . o The iTrip model gives you one-on-one attention.

oak9i1sl0a.n2d5.i0tr.i3p0.c1o6 Call us t9od1a0.y2f5o0r.3a0f1re6e evaluation! oakisland.itrip.co

910.250.3016 Call us today for a free evaluation!

Call us Today for a Free Propety Revenue Projection!

30 Southport Magazine October 2021 / www.SouthportMag.com

DECORATE YOUR NEST

105 S. Howe Street

(Next to Trolly Stop)

You can’t afford Not to shop at Talefeathers!

• 910-457-0011

Southport Magazine 2016-2017 SOI Chamber Small Business of the Year Winner

COMMUNITY Post Traumatic Winning: Trauma to Joy

Session 2 from 1:30-4:30 pm, at VFW Post 10226, 103 SE 50th St. in Oak Island. Registration is free at https:// form.jotform.com/212444585391156

In 2018, Mac consolidated what he’d learned interviewing marines about their post-combat lives into a presentation entitled “Post-Traumatic Winning,” which was presented for the first time in January 2019 to the 2nd Marine Division at Camp Lejeune. Mac now travels the nation presenting to any audience interested in Post-traumatic life, and the life-changing truths in the presentation, all of which come from the incredible culture of US Marines.

The event is sponsored by Cape Fear Blue Star Mothers, VFW 10226 and American Legion Post 454.

Presented by Michael “Mac” McNamara, MAJ, USMC (retired)

2-hour Sunset cruise 3-hour Afternoon excursions Howl At The Moon on Bald Head Island, monthly

eing the ..loved se t. s e b e City, VA as th cruise w Stephens t i, e r s d n n u A S The eat” It was gr dolphins!

Two sessions are offered on Oct. 2, Session 1 from 9 am to 12 pm and

Welcome Aboard A SUNSET CRUISE

Call Us or Set a Reservation (503) 780-0040 nauticalhosting.net Follow Us on Facebook and Instagram @nauticalhostingllc

Fine Women’s Clothing

Three Time Maggie Award Winner “Best Selection of Fine Women’s Clothing”

Thank You For Your Continued Support!

417 N. Howe Street, Southport (910) 454-8833

We ❤ our Customers!

Southport Magazine 2016-2017 SOI Chamber Small Business of the Year Winner

www.SouthportMag.com /October /October 2021 2021/ / Southport Magazine 31

FRESH, LOCAL, EXCELLENCE

Strawberry Shortcake with local Lewis Farms Strawberries

2016

SOUTHPORT MAGAZINE

2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

Beefy French Onion Soup: prime rib, caramelized onions, toast points, melted gruyere cheese

Grilled fresh flounder fillet paired with fried shrimp

Visit our website to view our menu www.mrpsbistro.com RESERVATIONS ACCEPTED • 309 N. Howe St. • 910-457-0801 OPEN: Tuesday - Saturday at 4:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

ACCEPTING NS APPLICATIO

Follow us on Facebook, Instagram and join our email list -The Low Country Low Down- at mrpsbistro.com for the latest news and specials 32 Southport Magazine October 2021 / www.SouthportMag.com

Southport Magazine 2016-2017 SOI Chamber Small Business of the Year Winner

BIZ Q&A Smiles For Miles

Coastal Pediatric Dentistry Turns Five STORY BY JEFFREY STITES; PHOTOS CONTRIBUTED

W

ith the candy season approaching fast, we thought it would be a good time to reach out to Coastal Pediatric Dentistry and Coastal Cosmetic Family Dentistry to find out about how they cater to our community’s families, especially children. We spoke to Community relations Director Jacqueline Pappas about the pediatric practice celebrating five years and its promise to help keep smiles beautiful moving into the future.

Coastal Pediatric Dentistry is celebrating five years! How has the business grown in that time?

In 2016 Coastal Cosmetic Family Dentistry launched Coastal Pediatric Dentistry as a stand-alone practice dedicated to treating children age 1 to 15. The doctors recall that at first, they thought of it as an experiment of sorts. We knew that there was a need for children’s dental care in this area, and we knew that having pediatric doctors specifically trained to care for younger children would create a much better experience for patients.

We also knew that there were many parents that had to travel to Wilmington for this type of care. The pediatric practice hit the ground running and has grown in leaps and bounds every year since then.

Since opening we have added a second

full-time pediatric doctor and grown to a clinical team of six and an administration team of four.

What sets Coastal Pediatric Dentistry apart? What makes you unique in the area?

We are the only practice in Brunswick County with two full-time pediatric doctors. A pediatric dentist receives an additional two-three years of specialized training after a four-year dental school curriculum. The additional years of specialized training prepares the pediatric dentist to meet the needs of infants, children and adolescents, including those with special needs. We hold hospital privileges at Novant Brunswick Hospital and Dosher Memorial Hospital for kids that need extensive treatment. Our office is designed to distract little ones from their treatment, and our team makes routine visits fun!

How is dental health tied to overall health and well-being?

Oral health has been proven to be systemically linked to overall health. Untreated infections and bacteria in the mouth can travel to other places in the body and lead to more serious health problems. People are surprised to learn that tooth decay is the most common chronic disease among children in America. Although it makes sense when you hear it, not everyone knows that untreated dental issues can also affect a child’s ability to eat, socialize and to pay attention in school.

What would you say to someone who is hesitant, or even frightened, about seeking dental care?

We can help! Our pediatric dentists are

Southport Magazine 2016-2017 SOI Chamber Small Business of the Year Winner

specifically trained to understand and communicate in a special way with children to calm their fears. We have so much technology and patience even the most fearful patients can get the treatment they need.

“Family” is in your name. How do you cater to children?

We started with “family” in our name to remind folks that we are able to care for the whole family; from children to adults to seniors. We still care for families, but now our pediatric practice provides specialized care that is just right for children in a kid-friendly setting where kids a big deal!

What kind of community outreach does CCFD participate in? Why is that important?

We have always strived to be a community business, not just a business in

www.SouthportMag.com /October /October 2021 2021/ / Southport Magazine 33

CURRENTS

turn to the schools, BUT we did get a chance to visit one school this year and see every grade K - 5th. We saw firsthand how resilient kids (and educators) are; how they adapt to new learning and how much they missed us! Here at the practice, it has been abundantly clear throughout the pandemic that we ARE a family. That simple truth has allowed our team to navigate through challenging times and to keep moving forward with compassion and patience and grace. We appreciate each other and our family of patients.

What are your goals for the next five years and going forward?

We are excited to announce the ground breaking of our brand-new pediatric building right next door to our office on Hwy 211 in Bolivia! We anticipate completion of construction in the spring of 2022. Having more space will allow us to add another pediatric doctor to our team and space to grow and expand services and education to our community.

Above; An artist’s rendering of the new Pediatric Dentistry office planned for contructiion next year. The facility will be next to the 211 office.

the community. Since our very beginning in 1997, we have hosted free dental days such as Dentistry from the Heart and Freedom Day. Our pediatric practice holds Give Kids a Smile every year and a Halloween candy buy-back program that donates the hundreds of pounds of collected sweets to military serving

overseas. Many of our doctors and team members have children, so we have always participated in children’s dental hygiene education in local schools and daycares.

With the launch of the pediatric practice our invitations and involvement began to grow and we love it! We’re invited to fairs and festivals, back-to-school events and career days. We are grateful to be able to lend support to so many facets of a healthy community including sports, recreation and entrepreneurial programs year after year.

How has the pandemic impacted the business?

Have you learned any lessons that may help the business moving forward?

Back in February 2020, we had the opportunity to provide dental education programming in almost every school in this area and many daycares. We taught hundreds of children how to care for their teeth and how to make it fun! We helped them to get over fears of the dentist by getting to know them personally. Since the pandemic we haven’t been able to re34 Southport Magazine October 2021 / www.SouthportMag.com

Southport Magazine 2016-2017 SOI Chamber Small Business of the Year Winner

CURRENTS

LITTLE PUMPKINS TOO

WeSeeSmiles.com For New Patient Offers

SEDATION l CLEANINGS l CROWNS

(910) 550-2369

Southport Supply Rd, Bolivia Southport Magazine 2016-2017 SOI Chamber Small Business of the Year Winner

www.SouthportMag.com /October /October 2021 2021/ / Southport Magazine 35

Find your piece of heaven on the southern coast...

Brunswick County offers the dream of classic southern coastal living and exceptional value.

Second home or primary residence, our agents can help you find your new relaxation station.

DOING MORE FROM FOR SALE TO SOLD. That’s the sign of a RE/MAX agent.™

$750,900 4

3

2,570

2

BED

BATH

SQ FT

BED

4367 MARSH ELDER COURT | SOUTHPORT

$686,900

$1,750,000 2 1,200 BATH

4

SQ FT

3

BED

68 CHAMPION DRIVE | SUPPLY

BATH

3,144

4

SQ FT

BED

478 DEEP WATER DRIVE | BOLIVIA

$647,000 4 2,865 BATH

SQ FT

474 IRIS WAY | BOLIVIA

ACT CONTR UNDER

$367,000

$499,999

$369,900

3

2

1,160

2

2

1,274

BED

BATH

SQ FT

3

2

1,252

BED

BATH

SQ FT

BED

BATH

SQ FT

145 NE 75TH STREET | OAK ISLAND

Jerry Biffle

311 CLARENDON AVE | SOUTHPORT

Robert Carroll

Bill Carmichael

120 SE 2ND STREET | OAK ISLAND

John Dorazio

Donna Findlay

3 BED

$415,000 2 1,358 BATH

SQ FT

2005 E OAK ISLAND DRIVE | OAK ISLAND

Bill Gralton

Pam Lawrence

Broker/REALTOR

Broker/REALTOR

Broker/REALTOR

Broker/REALTOR

Broker/REALTOR

Broker/REALTOR

Broker/REALTOR

(910) 294-1601

(910) 477-0388

(910) 465-2717

(703) 906-6056

(910) 269-3049

(910) 233-3333

(910) 448-0446

Joann Kimball

Bonner Herring

Broker/REALTOR

Broker/REALTOR

Broker/REALTOR

Broker/REALTOR

Broker/REALTOR

Broker/REALTOR

(910) 599-8614

(772) 263-1417

(540) 327-5700

(910) 448-2466

(910) 713-9050

(704) 740-8894

36 Southport Magazine October 2021 / www.SouthportMag.com

Rebecca McTavish

Tina Powers

Diann Sauble

Southport Magazine 2016-2017 SOI Chamber Small Business of the Year Winner

Joy Hallman

SOUTHERN COAST ACT CONTR R E D N U

ACT CONTR R E D N U

$349,900 2 1,228

3 BED

BATH

SQ FT

155 NW 5TH STREET | OAK ISLAND

$384,500 2 1,940

3 BED

BATH

SQ FT

3187 MULLET CREEK PL | BOLIVIA

$398,500 4 2,208

3 BED

BATH

SQ FT

1790 QUEEN ANNE ST #1 | SUNSET BCH

Stephanie Spencer

Blaney Williams

$650,000 3 1,740

3 BED

BATH

SQ FT

3

$449,900 4 2,690

BED

BATH

$579,000 2 1,656

4 BED

SQ FT

BATH

SQ FT

320 NE 47TH STREET | OAK ISLAND

404 CADES TRAIL | SOUTHPORT

411 STUART AVENUE | SOUTHPORT

$799,000

$309,000

$1,100,000

3

2

1,290

4

3

2,216

3

3

2,810

BED

BATH

SQ FT

BED

BATH

SQ FT

BED

BATH

SQ FT

304 E. YACHT DRIVE |OAK ISLAND

$569,000 5 2,108

4 BED

BATH

SQ FT

307 FIRE FLY LANE | SOUTHPORT

Peg Singer

Diana Setaro

1054 S FISHER KING DR | BOLIVIA

2

837 SALT WATER LANE SW | SUPPLY

$250,000 1 1,410

BED

BATH

4 8

SQ FT

BED

3439 SOUTHPORT-SUPPLY RD | BOLIVIA

Lee McManus

$1,949,000 8 4,291 BATH

SQ FT

5528 E BEACH DRIVE | OAK ISLAND

Natasha Tatum

Niki Todd

Laura LaMaine

Broker/REALTOR

Broker/REALTOR

Broker/REALTOR

Broker/REALTOR

Broker/REALTOR

Broker/REALTOR

Broker/REALTOR

Broker/REALTOR

(910) 612-7327

(910) 990-0552

(919) 656-5692

(910) 294-1297

(704) 985-4500

(910) 279-6187

(910) 274-264

(678) 221-6555

Kathy Simmons

Helen Wils

Sue Romano

Jessica Wainwright

Amanda MyKoo

Broker/REALTOR

Broker/REALTOR

Broker/REALTOR

Broker/REALTOR

Broker/REALTOR

(860) 716-5667

(631) 241-3007

(910) 442-5663

(910) 518-5377

(321) 848-8769

Southport Magazine 2016-2017 SOI Chamber Small Business of the Year Winner

319 N. Howe Street Southport, NC 28461 (910) 363-4565 southerncoastagents.com

www.SouthportMag.com /October /October 2021 2021/ / Southport Magazine 37

ART BEAT

Music For Your Eyes

very well. Her stained glass pieces are beautiful, unique, and very well made.

Her large transom windows are especially breathtaking.

Greensboro, North Carolina, Hamill and her husband moved to the Southport area to be close to the ocean. “We love the ocean,” she said. “We always wanted to live on the coast, and we chose North Carolina because we fell in love with this state after many visits to our daughter.” After spending many years working in sales jobs, but always being creative, Hamill found a passion in retirement for creating art with glass. “All my working career has been in sales, of one kind or another,” said Hamill. “I retired after completing nearly 25 years as a Real Estate Broker in New Jersey.

At one point we lived close to an art glass gallery. I ended up taking classes in Stained Glass and thus began my love affair with glass,” she said. “The training I received from a woman who ran a glass gallery inspired me greatly. She was very accomplished and generous in imparting some of her knowledge to me.”

Growing up in New Jersey and

According to Hamill, a lot of time

Stained Glass Artist Virginia Hamill STORY BY CARLA EDSTROM

G

lass has been around for centuries. There is evidence of that with natural glass-like obsidian, otherwise known as black volcanic glass.

Museums are filled with these pieces that were generally used for hunting, decoration, and tools dating back to 3500 BC. Glass has evolved greatly from natural forms into being manufactured for many other uses including construction, storage, and art. Stained glass has also been around in the United States for centuries. The dance between sunlight and color has always been a fascination for artists. The different prisms and dancing hues in relationship to how much or how little light goes through glass is a miracle. Colored glass changed our perceptions because we look through the color veiling our eyes from what is natural.

“I began making Stained Glass because of its beauty. I especially love it in a place where the light changes it’s look almost continuously. Stained Glass is music for your eyes,” explained Virginia Hamill, a stained glass artist from St. James. “I have always

been creative and have dabbled in many, many art forms. I have enjoyed them all to some extent, but nothing as much as Stained Glass. I am always trying to improve my skills; shooting for perfection while delighting in what I do achieve.” And she does that

Family Owned and Operated Mulch • Topsoil • Soil • Pine Straw • Pavers • Patios • Walkways Brick • Block • Stone • Gravel and much more 38 Southport Magazine October 2021 / www.SouthportMag.com

W E DE L I VE R

bianchibrickyard.com

Southport Magazine 2016-2017 SOI Chamber Small Business of the Year Winner

Patricia Elliott Designs

ART BEAT

goes into each piece that she creates.

“Although Stained Glass is a lengthy process; cutting, grinding, foiling, soldering, cleaning, waxing and framing,

Authentic Sea Glass

the beauty of the finished product is well worth the effort and tremendously rewarding,” she said.

“The most challenging aspect of creating a really lovely stained glass piece is choosing the perfect pieces of glass. I choose ones that will assist me in conveying the feeling I want others to experience when looking at the completed piece.”

Many artists will tell you that they have their favorite pieces, but keeping everything they create would fill a house or more. Getting a piece of art directly from an artist is truly special because most would only gift you something they love themselves.

“There are pieces that are my favorites but since I often sell or gift these items, I presently own only a few,” said Hamill. “I do photograph every item that I make just in case I want to refer to it or someone wants to see my work.”

Hamill is continually learning new techniques and designing new glass pieces. She is also in the process of buying a kiln so she can make other kinds of glass art. “I am buying a kiln so I can create fused glass which I feel will be a nice addition to some of my stained glass work,” she said. “Presently I am creating a pattern, from which I intend to make two transom windows for our family room.”

“I enjoy creating Stained Glass very much and feel so very grateful for the opportunity to do so,” said Hamill.

“I’m inspired every day, sometimes by artistic ability I see in someone else. Art surrounds us, we just have to take it in and appreciate it.”

Earrings - Bracelets - Pendants Handcrafted in Sterling Silver

Mother Nature’s GEM STONE

Stop by Ricky Evans Gallery You can see more of Hamill’s 211 N Howe Street • Southport, NC stained glass at the Artisans Gallery on Howe in Southport. Hamill also Contact Artist at: creates custom orders. Contact her patelliott.seaglass@gmail.com directly via email at vhamill1@gmail. com.

Your Hometown Jeweler Since 1976

Thank For For Voting Us 2021 “Best Place For Bling”

We strive to give every customer who walks into the store the best possible jewelry buying experience, and we thank you so much for your continued support!

602 N. Howe St., Southport • (910) 457-7714 JEWELRY REPAIR • WATCH REPAIR WE DO APPRAISALS Master Jeweler on site!

Follow us on Facebook and Instagram reneesfinejewelry.com

Southport Magazine 2016-2017 SOI Chamber Small Business of the Year Winner

www.SouthportMag.com /October /October 2021 2021/ / Southport Magazine 39

Sweet Perfection

In A Cup

The Decadent Chocolate Blast that is the

Brownie & Oreo Cupfection

For Only

$3.49

Community

Open Your Doors Artist Reception and Gala Auction

A

s one door closes, sometimes many others open. Southport non-profit arts organization Up Your Arts has announced upcoming events for the conclusion of the “Southport, Open Your Doors!” project, a fundraising initiative made possible by the Southport Historical Society. The project called for artists to submit creative concepts to reimagine a set of vintage doors donated by Ginger Harper to the Southport Historical Society from the historic Harper home on Bay Street.

In early 2021, Up Your Arts called upon local artists to consider the concept of living to thrive, not to merely survive. Inspired by a quote by poet Maya Angelou, and on the heels of the pandemic, the arts group wanted to put on “an act of celebration for our collective well-being and community health.”

Selected artists were given the opportunity to do just that by using the beautiful wood and glass interior doors to bring their artistic ideas to life.

“This has turned out to be such a wonderful project,” said Up Your Arts board member Bonnie Bray. “When the doors were donated last spring, we had just started emerging from the worst of the pandemic up to that point. Having survived generations of calamities at the center of Southport life, these doors remind us that our community’s future will thrive if we rely on the strengths and insight we developed by depending on each other to get through. I can’t wait to see them all assembled together at the reception.”

The transformed doors are to be celebrated and voted on at an artist reception on Oct. 25 at the Southport

Community Building from 4-7 pm. The event will feature live jazz by J&B Bluzz, hors d’oeuvres, desserts, wine, and beer. Seats are available by reservation only and are open to the first 200 registrants. A $20 cover fee will be collected from all registered guests at the door, which will cover their food and a drink ticket (additional beverages will be available for purchase). Voting tickets will be available for unlimited purchase, so guests may vote for their favorite doors.

After the reception, the doors will go on display throughout Southport at local businesses and charities between Winter 2021 and Spring 2022 and will be sold during a formal gala event in March of 2022.

The top five doors will be sold via live auction at a formal gala in March 2022, while the rest will be silent auctioned the same night. Proceeds will benefit Up Your Arts’ initiative, “Save the Hall, Y’all!” which is raising money to renovate Southport’s former city hall building, the Historic Brunswick County Courthouse.

Plus Tax

For Limited Time

At the following Dairy Queen locations: SHALLOTTE: 20 Naber Drive LONG BEACH: 5701 E. Oak Island Dr. SUPPLY: 106 Southport-Supply Rd., SE WILMINGTON: 5901 Oleander Drive WILMINGTON: 1517 Dawson Street 40 Southport Magazine October 2021 / www.SouthportMag.com

Southport Magazine 2016-2017 SOI Chamber Small Business of the Year Winner

Introducing PESCADO Y AMOR

ART CLUB Colorful Tropical Surf Vibes For Your Soul

t d n y s s y

GET A NEW ART BOX EVERY 3 MONTHS!

WHAT IS INCLUDED in EACH BOX: * A new Art project which includes High Quality Art materials & instructions. * Video Tutorial For Art Project * 3-4 pieces of “ART” apparel, accessories, art prints, ETC... All Hand Made

Monday - Thursday 5-9pm • Friday-Saturday - 5-9:30pm • Closed on Sundays

More Information available at pescadoyamor.com

MISSES, JUNIORS, PLUS, MEN’S

HURRY IN TODAY!

Extra

25% OFF AN Y SIN GL E ITEM

Simply present this coupon at time of purchase. Does not apply to Men’s $36.99 Levi’s denim. Limit one per customer.

Does not apply to prior purchases or gift cards. Cannot be combined with any other promotional offers or coupons.

VA L ID NOW THRO U G H 1 0/3 1 /21

4956 LONG BEACH ROAD SE, SOUTHPORT (910)454-0816 • labelshopper.com MONDAY–FRIDAY: 9am - 8pm • SAT: 10am - 6pm SUN: 12pm - 5pm Southport Magazine 2016-2017 SOI Chamber Small Business of the Year Winner

www.SouthportMag.com /October /October 2021 2021/ / Southport Magazine 41

Community

Garden Open House Visit and Learn At Cooperative Extension STORY AND PHOTOS CONTRIBUTED

T

emperatures may be dropping, but there are still plenty of beautiful things growing, and the Brunswick County Extension Master Gardener Volunteer Association invites the public to see how it’s done. The Master Gardener Association is hosting its 2nd Annual Open House on Saturday, Oct. 23, from 9 am - 12 pm.

The Botanical Demonstration Garden is located in the Brunswick County Government Complex at 25 Referendum Drive (next to Building N) in Bolivia. Parking is in the rear of Building N, where access is closest to the gardens.

Within the boundaries of the Brunswick County Botanical Demonstration Garden, visitors will find 15 different outdoor spaces. The Extension Master Gardener Volunteers will be on hand to answer gardening questions and provide helpful information about soil testing, native plants, pollinators and suitable coastal Zone 8 plantings.

Learn about the plants you can add to your own gardens that are deer resistant.

Find out which plants entice butterflies and bees to visit along the Pollinator Walk.

Check out the display garden of Encore Azaleas, the South’s favorite flowering shrub. The Edible Garden will inspire you to add vegetables to your front yard landscape.

Perhaps you have been told, “Roses can’t grow here.” Come see the success we have had with over 40 varieties growing in this hot and humid climate in our Rose

Garden. If your garden has been blessed with shade, our Shady Native Garden has many good ideas for you.

Camellias, hydrangeas and ferns are bountiful in the relaxing Live Oak Garden.

The soothing Reflection Garden, with its waterfall, pond and Japanese Maples, suggests a spot for meditation.

Explore the Discovery Garden with its educational twist on bottle trees and a garden tunnel. The Sunny Native Garden demonstrates the benefits of growing natives when irrigation is limited.

The Welcome Garden helps direct visitors from the backside of the Extension office to the front and is full of easy-togrow and easy-to-find plants -- just what you might want or have at your own backdoor.

42 Southport Magazine October 2021 / www.SouthportMag.com

Seasonal scents grow around an obelisk in the Fragrance Garden and give support to any ceremony that may be held next door in the green and white Celebration Garden. This garden has hosted many intimate weddings in the past two years and is available for other small gatherings by reservation (and at no cost for rental) through the Extension office.

Thermometers posted in the Micro-Climate Garden show the difference sunlight can make in temperature readings and plant behavior. Container gardening is located throughout the garden to inspire creativity for small spaces.

The newest garden space is the Curb Appeal Garden which was designed and installed by the 2019 Master Gardener Intern class. Its purpose is to demonstrate to

Brunswick County newcomers what will grow well here in their newly-acquired landscape. There is a sunny space and a shady space in this garden to give you ideas for both. Incorporated in the sunny area is a Rain Garden that demonstrates how to slow water runoff during our heavy rain showers.

In response to the 2020 Open House cancellation due to Covid-19, the Extension Master Gardeners produced YouTube videos that spotlight each of these gardens. If you are unable to join the Open House on Oct. 23, these videos are available for viewing on the Cooperative Extension YouTube channel.

For more information, call Krystyna Ochota at the Brunswick County Cooperative Extension, 910-253-2610.

Southport Magazine 2016-2017 SOI Chamber Small Business of the Year Winner

There When You Need Us, Since 1999

Only From The Kitchen Man GRANITE AND QUARTZ COUNTER TOPS KITCHEN AND BATHROOM DESIGN REMODELING AND CUSTOM CABINETRY

Cape Fear's Best Kitchen and Bath Designer

910-408-1322 kitchenmannc.com

All these features are included with every Kitchen Man countertop job!

Over $1,500 in value added at NO Charge!

15 Year Sealant - X $500 - Included!

Composite Sink - X $600 - Included!

Top-Line Faucet -X $200 - Included!

5 Edge Choices - X $200 - Included!

This is not a sale or special offer, every Kitchen Man job earns all these extras!

Southport Magazine 2016-2017 SOI Chamber Small Business of the Year Winner

www.SouthportMag.com /October /October 2021 2021/ / Southport Magazine 43

Local Experts

for all your real estate needs!

6093 Sullivan Ridge Road Harbor Oaks 3 bed | 2.5 bath, $539,000

752 Indigo Village Ct., B-2 Indigo Plantation 2 bed | 2.5 bath, $284,500

320 N. Lord Street Historic Southort 3 bed | 2 bath, $926,000

6468 Rolling Run Road Winding Creek 3 bed | 2 bath, $349,000

410 E. Bay Street Historic Southport 3 bed | 3 bath, $1,150,000

324 Marina View Drive Marina Village 3 bed | 3 bath, $475,000

3616 Gleneagle Drive St. James Plantation 4 bed | 3 bath, $534,900

2571 Sea Vista Drive Sea View 3 bed | 2 bath, $349,000

1047 Lake Drive River View Acres 2 bed | 1 bath, $289,500

3084 Channel Drive SE River Run Plantation 4 bed | 3 bath, $274,900

3068 Oak Drive SW River Hills 3 bed | 2.5 bath, $299,832

614 N. Atlantic Avenue Historic Southport 3 bed | 2 bath, $449,999

Kim Anne Russ

Pamela Frandano

Mary Carneiro

Tanya Broussard

Brian Quinn

Iris Cavin

Pam Hayes

Carla Sparks

Katherine Hufham

Myles Williams

44 Southport Magazine October 2021 / www.SouthportMag.com

Brian Deutsch

Sally Stidham

Verilyn McKee

Jill Oakley

Sarah Smith

Karen Saunders

Sherol Lappala

Valerie Earman

Jean French-Turner

Ruthann Klemens

Fred Fiss

Alma Bouchard

David Thorp

Lee Ann Walker

Katherine Wooten

Laura LeFevre

Joe LeFevre

Morgan Qunn

Southport Magazine 2016-2017 SOI Chamber Small Business of the Year Winner

727 N. HOWE STREET

phone (910) 457-7676 email sales@southport-realty.com

828 Clarendon Avenue, Lot 12 Southport |.10 AC | $89,900 830 Clarendon Avenue, Lot 13 Southport |.10 AC | $89,900

2147 Rosemary Lane SW Supply 7.21 AC | $68,500

3542 Van Buren Street River Bluff Estates .51 AC | $399,000

Pebble Shore Lane, Lot 139 The Landing at Southport .40 AC | $265,000

Mermaid Cove Cottage

The Blue Dog Cottage

River Hideaway Retreat

Anchor’s Away

Salt Nook Cottage

Anchor House Retreat

3 bed | 2 bath

3 bed | 2 bath

2 bed | 2 bath

4 bed | 3 bath

2 bed | 3 bath

2 bed | 1 bath

Vacation Rental

Vacation Rental

Vacation Rental

Vacation Rental

Vacation Rental

Vacation Rental

SOUTHPORT-REALTY.COM

Karen Throckmorton

Licensed Branch Manager | NMLS#112668

C: 910.471.4220 | O: 910.363.1087 karen.throckmorton@angeloakhomeloans.com

Fall For The Best Mortgage Lender This Season!

Our loan products include low down payment options.

Call me to see which one best suits your circumstances: FHA | Conventional | HomeReady | VA | USDA Have Questions? I’ll lead the way. Contact me today!

The information contained herein is for informational purposes only and is not a commitment to lend. The programs, rates, terms, and conditions are subject to change at any time without notice. All loans are subject to credit approval. Angel Oak Home Loans LLC NMLS# 685842, For licensing information, go to: (www.nmlsconsumeraccess.org), Licensed in AL, AZ #0927070, Licensed by the Department of Financial Protection and Innovation under the California Residential Mortgage Lending Act, CO, CT, DE, DC, FL, GA #32379, ID, IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, LA, MD, MI, MN, MS, NV, NH, Licensed by the N.J. Department of Banking and Insurance, NM, NC, OH, OK, OR, PA, Rhode Island Licensed Lender, SC, TN, TX, VA, WA dba AOHL LLC, WI. 727 N. Howe Street Suite 3, Southport, NC 28461. HL_A618_0921

Southport Magazine 2016-2017 SOI Chamber Small Business of the Year Winner

www.SouthportMag.com /October /October 2021 2021/ / Southport Magazine 45

FITNESS

Healthy Yoga Poses Yoga Can Help Keep Us Fit As We Age

BY BRIAN TULLY, MS

Y

oga is an ancient form of movement that has helped millions of people thrive in body, mind and spirit. It is well documented that a regular yoga practice promotes calmness, strength, endurance and well-being. These benefits, and countless others, extend to many populations, including older adults.

As we age, breakdown outweighs buildup, and this affects us from top to bottom, inside and out. Natural changes in hormone levels affect muscle mass (sarcopenia) and can lead to decreases in bone mineral density, which can then lead to osteopenia and, eventually, osteoporosis.

pairment or other health issues spur a decrease in activity. Before long, balance is compromised, frailty is exacerbated, and the stage is set for a devastating fall that can severely curtail quality of life or life expectancy. Every year, 1 in 3 people over the age of 65 suffer a fall, and that number increases with age.

Unfortunately, it is common for these conditions to accelerate when osteoarthritis, heart disease, chronic pain, poor sleep, depression, anxiety, cognitive im-

Many of you will look to an exercise and fitness regimen to combat these problems.

But did you know incorporating some simple yoga moves into your routine can be a huge benefit in addressing these issues?

Let’s take a look at some of these issues more closely.

Let Us Help You Achieve the Lawn of Your Dreams • Custom Water Features • Landscape & Hardscape Design • Maintenance

We work hard, so you don’t have to!

336-687-8732

3940 Old Bridge Rd. Southport Landscaping • Maintenance • Design • Install

Osteoarthritis

Aching and inflamed arthritic joints can seriously hinder a progressive training program. It is tempting to avoid and “work around” arthritic joints, but some yoga poses provide a new option. Yoga’s slow, controlled movements emphasize body awareness and allow inflamed ligaments and tendons to warm up in a gentle, multidirectional way that can increase range of movement (ROM) and decrease joint pain.

at your body for wobbling and struggling to hold these seemingly simple movements. However, it’s important to remind yourself that each wobble not only trains muscles surrounding joints to be stronger but also strengthens the feedback of proprioceptors in muscles and joints. Those proprioceptors in turn send signals to the brain. Fostering this challenging mindbody connection is how we improve reaction time and balance.

Balance exercises fire many small, supporting muscles and require core control.

It’s preferable not to save this work until the end of the workout when large muscles are already fatigued, energy is low and the likelihood of injury is higher. A better choice is to make balance a main feature throughout the training session.

Training tip: Set your yoga-focused balance movements apart from other balance work by connecting the breath with movements. Bring awareness inward and observe as you hold and correct. Practicing a mind-body connection at this level will help when faced with real-life balance challenges.

Bone Density

Age-related bone loss can only be decelerated or reversed by applying stress to the bone. As we age, the activity of our osteoblasts (cells that break down bone) outpaces bone formation by osteoclasts.

Wolff’s law states that bones will adapt in response to the stress or demands placed on them. So, to stimulate osteoclasts to lay down new bone, stress must be applied to

the existing bone. The multidirectional pull of muscle on bone via strength training has long been proven the most effective stress for overall bone health.

Fortunately for many, even frail individuals, yoga can be a gentle way to reap the same benefits.

Training tip: If a you are concerned about bone loss, try incorporating yoga poses that use large muscle groups. Many of the balance and core exercises will do double duty in this category and allow a focus on the hips and spine. Gradually introducing harder poses will give you the opportunity to increase ROM and improve your ability to hold poses for more breaths.

Cardiovascular Health

Cardiovascular disease is still the leading cause of death for men and women in the United States in 2021 (CDC 2021).

The interplay between heart, lungs and blood vessels should be at the forefront of any physical activity program as we continue to age. Yoga offers many benefits for both the lungs and the heart.

Deep, deliberate breathing is a keystone of yoga and can provide improvements in vascular function and blood pressure and a reduction in sympathetic activity when incorporated regularly.

Training tip: Practice filling your lungs all the way to the bottom, expand your ribs and exhale fully—a common oversight that keeps breathing shallow. Try a few practice breaths before adding

Training tip: Incorporate yoga poses into your routine in slow, deliberate motions that connect to the breathing as a warmup before attempting other movements that involve tender joints.

Balance

Regarding balance, if you don’t use it, you lose it. The data confirms this and, in particular, shows that yoga is a proven way to regain lost balance. By incorporating yoga poses that combine balance, movement and breath into your training, you can help strengthen the musculature (core, back and hips) that helps prevent falls.

These moves can be intimidating and humbling at first. You may feel frustrated

46 Southport Magazine October 2021 / www.SouthportMag.com

Southport Magazine 2016-2017 SOI Chamber Small Business of the Year Winner

movement to ensure that you can connect to your breath and make the most of each inhalation and exhalation.

Stress

When we are stressed, we sleep poorly, our hormones react, total-body inflammation rises, and our telomeres (protective caps—at the end of chromosomes—that shorten with age) grow shorter even more rapidly. Basically, stress causes all of our bodily systems to suffer.

Yoga has the ability to improve on all aspects with gentle controlled movement and deep breathing.

Training tip: Emphasize deep breathing and slow movements to help switch out of sympathetic overdrive and turn on the parasympathetic nervous system. Being able to make this transition drives down cortisol, decreases blood pressure and reduces anxiety.

Try incorporating some yoga poses into your fitness regimen, if you want to become healthier, live well, and feel better.

Remember to move slow and breath deep to maximize the benefits against all the common health issues listed above.

Send me an email if you would like me to send you a few simple yoga poses you can begin integrating into your routines and start reaping the many benefits.

Brian@BetterTogetherFitness.com BetterTogetherFitness.com

Brunswick Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery offers multiple options to replace missing teeth. Dr. Spagnoli specializes in several bone grafting techniques for implants and is often able to provide implant supported options for his patients, even those who have been told previously that they were not a candidate for implants.

Please call to schedule an appointment for a consultation.

Dr. Spagnoli would love to discuss these options with you so he can improve the way you eat, drink,live, and SMILE!

Dental Implants Tooth Extractions Deep IV sedation General Anesthesia Financing Options

Intraoral Scanning New Technology to Prevent Dry Sockets Friendly and Caring Staff All Insurances Filed

Brunswick Oral Welcomes Dr’s John Full and Jeff Acock to the practice!

Spooky Greetings

From All In Bloom!

We are open and are taking every precaution to protect our employees and our customers, Please stay safe

DELIVERY SERVICE AVAILABLE GIFT CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE

1200 North Howe St. Southport Mon-Fri 9am-5pm • Sat & Sun 9am-4pm 910.477.6024 • allinbloomlandscape.com

90 Medical Center Drive SW Supply, NC 28462 brunswickoralsurgery.com

VOTED BEST OUTDOOR SHOPPING EXPERIENCE

Southport Magazine 2016-2017 SOI Chamber Small Business of the Year Winner

910-269-2420

www.SouthportMag.com /October /October 2021 2021/ / Southport Magazine 47

48 Southport Magazine October 2021 / www.SouthportMag.com

Southport Magazine 2016-2017 SOI Chamber Small Business of the Year Winner

SPOTTINGS

Carol Fields, owner of Fields of Dreams in the Southport Village Shops, recruited her River Mist neighbors and donated 30 backpacks full of school supplies to Southport Elementary School. Way to go, Carol and friends, we’re sure the students appreciate the help!

Are You Looking For A Volunteer Opportunity Where You Will Impact The Lives Of Abused/Neglected Children In Your Community?

P R I VAT E

PERSONAL

TRAINING

STUDIO

NO CROWDS - One-on-One Private Training Sessions NO WORRIES - Studio Disinfected for Each Person NO WASTED TIME - Truly Personalized Workout Plan NO CONFUSION - Custom Nutrition Guidance

LIMITED SP OT S AVAIL A BL E

www.BetterTogetherFitness.com TRAINER CREDENTIALS

Brian Tully, MS

• Masters & Bachelors in Kinesiology • Certified Exercise Physiologist • Over 25 Years of Training Experience • Numerous Specialty Certifications • Fitness Columnist for Leland Magazine • Body for Life Transformation Champion

BrianTully@BetterTogetherFitness.com

The Guardian ad Litem Program will begin a new virtual volunteer training in October 2021 Complete an application online

@ www.volunteerforgal.org

or call 910-253-4532 for more information.

Intern program available to area college students in bachelor’s or master’s programs.

Southport Magazine 2016-2017 SOI Chamber Small Business of the Year Winner

www.SouthportMag.com /October /October 2021 2021/ / Southport Magazine 49

CALENDAR

October OCT 2

The American Cancer Society St. James Relay for Life Golf Tournament The entry fee is $125 per person and includes coffee, on course snacks and water, BBQ lunch following golf, prizes for top three teams in three scored flights. Contact Vicki Raspino, vickilynne313@gmail.com, or Mike Knapp, mjknapp53@gmail.com, to sign up.

Registrations are accepted on a first come, first served basis.

OCT 2

Captain Charlie’s Children’s Fishing Tournament Youth ages 16 years and younger can compete in a fishing tournament at the Southport City Pier on Bay Street.

The tournament runs from 9 am - 12 pm and includes four age groups: 5 and under, 6-9, 10-12, and 13-16. Participants get a free t-shirt. Registration for the tournament will begin at 8:30 am am. Call 910-279-3331 or 910-4577945 for more information.

OCT 2

It’s Our Town, Let’s Clean It Up - Southport Join your neighbors in this monthly effort to spruce up the city from 9 am - noon. All you need to bring is your energy, good intentions; tools will be provided. Meet up at the old jail annex at the corner of Rhett and Nash streets at 9 am for a morning of fresh air, weeding, pruning, planting and other gardening work. Call 301-741-6698 with any questions or to get on the Southport Beautification Committee’s email notification list.

OCT 2

Fall Festival — the Ladies of St. Philips Shop for hand-crafted Fall and Christmas decor; raffle tickets and baked goods will also be available. The festival is 9 am to 4 pm at the church, 205 East Moore Street.

OCT 2

Sacred Heart Ladies Guild Fall Bazaar The Ladies Guild hosts its annual bazaar, featuring handmade crafts, baked goods, raffles, chili, and a light lunch. The bazaar is 9 am to 2 pm at the church, on the corner of Dosher Cutoff and N.C. 211. Proceeds will benefit local charities.

OCT 8

Movie on the Lawn -Southport

Gather on the lawn of the historic Garrison House on the Southport waterfront at dusk for a showing of “The Addams Family.”

OCT 8-10, 15-17

James and the Giant Peach, Jr. — Brunswick Little Theatre Brunswick Little Theatre youth perform the classic Roald Dahl story turned musical. Show times are 7:30 pm for the nighttime shows and 3 pm for Saturday and Sunday matinees. The show is directed by Debbie Skillman and choreographed by Bev Veenker.

OCT 11

Cape Fear Yacht Club Golf Tournament The Yacht Club hosts a youth sailing programs, and this golf tournament will help support it. Play a round at the oak Island Golf Club; tee off starts at 12 noon. Four-person teams will compete.

The entry fee is $120 per person and includes hors d’oeuvres and the CLub’s signature prime rib dinner at the Yacht Club immediately following the tournament. Call 609-947-0831 to sign up.

OCT 13

Paddle Through History Tour

Bob Surridge, President of the Southport Historical Society shares local history on this kayak tour on Rice Creek; paddlers will meet up at 8:30 am. Enjoy the incredible scenic views and learn something too! Fall Paddle Through History tours are co-sponsored by the Southport Historical Society and The Adventure Kayak Company. The tour fee $55 per person and includes basic kayak instruction, use of kayak, paddle and life jacket and a guided kayak tour. Bring your own boat, paddle and life jacket and join the tour for just $35 per person. Southport Historical Society members receive a $5 discount. For more information and to make reservations, call 910-454-0607.

OCT 15

Holiday Bingo Night

Compete for holiday themed prizes at this family-friendly bingo night, held in October, November and December at the Oak Island Recreation Center, 3003 E. Oak Island Dr. Games run from 5-7 pm, and the cost is $3 in advance and $5 at the door. There will be youth and adult categories. Dotters are not provided. Space is limited; call 910278-5518 to reserve your spot.

50 Southport Magazine October 2021 / www.SouthportMag.com

OCT 18-30

Art Exhibit and Sale — Franklin Square Art Gallery Artist display works in a variety of mediums, including photography, painting and pottery at the Gallery, 130 E. West St., adjacent to Franklin Square Park. The show is sponsored by the Brunswick Arts Council, and the Gallery is open Monday-Saturday, 10 am - 5 pm. Awards will be presented at a reception Oct 21, 5-7 pm at the Gallery.

OCT 23

Howl-o-Ween Bowser Bash

Dress up your furry friends and come out for a critter costume contest! Compete in categories for Large dog, small dog or pet/owner combo. A donation of $5 covers the entry fee and helps support Paws-Ability. The event runs from 11 am to 1 pm on the Garrison Lawn in Southport.

OCT 23

Living Voices of the Past, Old Smithville Burying Ground Come meet 10 of Southport’s former citizens as they tell about their lives in Southport long ago; Kate Stuart, Mayor Yaskell, Sonny Dosher, and many others. The event is 2-4 pm at the Old Smithville Burying Ground, 401 E. Moore St., Southport. Sponsored by the Southport Historical Society; suggested donation is $5.

OCT 28

Drive-thru Trunk or Treat

The Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office has turned its annual Fall Festival into a drive-thru trunk or treat. Participants will drive through the Brunswick County Government Complex, Bolivia, and receive candy from officers and community partners, 6-9 pm.

OCT 30

Port Brunswick Day — Brunswick Town/Fort Anderson Experience life in a port town in the early days with living history displays throughout the site. Tour the site between 10 am and 4 pm, 8884 St. Philips Road SE, Winnabow (off N.C. 133).

OCT 30

Trunk or Treat — Boiling Spring Lakes Don’t miss this chance to take the kids in their favorite costumes and gather candy during this annual Halloween event. The fun happens at Spring Lake Park, 210 Pine Road, from 5-7:30 pm.

OCT 30

Pilots Monument Remembrance

This year marks the 100th anniversary of the Wilmington Cape Fear River Pilots Association. The Southport Historical Society and the Pilots Association are commemorating that anniversary by cleaning the Pilots Monument and hosting a ceremony to remember the ten Southport pilots who lost their lives in the 1870s; hear their story and reflect on their sacrifice. Bring a folding chair and a flower from your garden to lay on the monument. The ceremony is 2-3 pm at the Old Smithville Burying Ground, 401 E. Moore St., Southport.

OCT 30

7th Annual Classic Cars ’n Rock ’n Roll Car show Enjoy the fall weather, some classic tunes and classic cars along the Southport Waterfront, 10-3 pm.

OCT 31

Trunk or Treat - Southport Fire Department Join the Southport Fire Department for some safe Halloween fun, 1011 N. Howe St, from 6-8 pm.

Ongoing Events BSL Neighbors Market — Oct 2

Shop for produce and plants, wellness items, arts and crafts, and more at this open-air market in Boiling Spring Lakes, next to the Office Coffee and Wine Bar. The market runs from 9 am to 2 pm.

Oak Island Parks & Play: Family Fitness Series

Tuesdays and Thursdays through Nov 4, 6-9 pm Middleton Park, SE 46th Street, Oak Island Embrace active living as a family with community leagues, clubs, picnics, and more at Oak Island’s Parks & Play each Tuesday and Thursday at Middleton Park this fall. Whether competing with friends in the adult kickball league, watching the kiddos set sail on the pirate ship playground, socializing over a game of corn hole, or grabbing a bite to eat for a picnic in the park; this community opportunity is full of island inspiration for all generations!

Barbee and Harper Libraries (Oak Island and Southport) The Libraries are open Monday

Southport Magazine 2016-2017 SOI Chamber Small Business of the Year Winner

through Friday, 10 am - 5 pm. D.I.Y Story Time for children on Mondays at Harper Library and Tuesdays at Barbee Library. Learn something new with the Barbee Library’s Great Courses series, Thursdays 10 am to noon. The Socrates Cafe Discussion Group meets at Barbee Library Oct 11 and 25, 9:30 -11 am. Call 278-4283 (Barbee branch) or 457-6237 (Harper) for more details, and check the Friends of the Library Facebook page for other events.

Healthy Aging Series Oak Island

It’s never too late to learn new things, especially about how to age gracefully. Develop strategies and learn recommended practices in maintaining an independent lifestyle with Sarah Marable in this 8-week Healthy Aging Series, which covers a range of topics for strategies for older adults and those preparing to make the most of those golden years.

Lectures will be held each Monday at 10am, and will touch on trending topics in nutrition, mental and social health, and fitness needs. Attend each week, or simply select topics that mean the most to you! For more information, email cwinkler@oakislandnc.com.

Riverwalk Farmers Market

Riverwalk Park, 580 River Road, Belville Fridays 11 am to 6 pm, Saturdays 10 am - 6 pm and Sundays 11 am - 4 pm. Fresh seafood, seasonings and all things related to seafood, and lots of fresh produce, all with the beautiful backdrop of the Brunswick River.

Brunswick Town/Fort Anderson State Historic Site 8884 St. Philip’s Rd. SE, Winnabow

The grounds are open, and distancing protocols are in place inside.

There is plenty to do and see outside, with historic ruins, great information on the site’s history, and some of the most beautiful riverfront property in the County. Hours are 9 am to 5 pm, Tuesday through Saturday.

NC Maritime Museums - Southport 204 E. Moore Street

Hours are 10 am to 4 pm Tuesdays through Saturdays. Online and hybrid programs are also available, as well as days with reduced volumes and lights; check https://ncmaritimemuse-

umsouthport.com for details. Salty Dog Saturdays — seafood cooking lessons for adults — are back too. Masks are required.

Brunswick Wellness Coalition

Walk with a Doc on the second Saturday (Oct 9) and Health Hacks (nutrition and physical activity tricks) is the second Monday (Oct 11); both events are virtual via Facebook for now.

Franklin Square Gallery 130 E. West Street

The lecture series with Dr. Hank Steffens continues Oct 21 with a lecture from 2:30-4 pm on Gauguin and Van Gogh: unique ways of seeing. Tickets are $10; call 910-457-5450 or buy them at the Gallery, 130 E. West St.

Southport Historical Society

For October’s Second Tuesday Speakers Series, come hear stories of Southport’s Wonder Years when Mike Royal and other cast members of the Southport High School play “Pygmalion” all get together to talk about old times. Zoom. sign up at info@southporthistoricalsociety.org

LIVE ENTERTAINMENT Oak Island Live & Local

Middleton park Fields, SE 46th St. and Dolphin Dr. Shop the Farmers Market with local food and arts and crafts vendors from 4-8 pm and enjoy the concert from 6-8 pm.

Oct 2 -- Christine Martinez Band Oct 9 -- Chance Union Band Oct 16 -- Salty Dawgs Band Oct 23 -- Uptown Easy Band Oct 30 -- The Cruise Brothers Band

Odell Williamson Auditorium at Brunswick Community College

150 College Road NE, Bolivia, www. bccowa.com Sept 30 — Blues Traveler - American rock band Oct 23 — John Repp - Stand-up comedian and actor John Repp performs Nov 6 — The Shakey Graves Was Here Tour comes to Brunswick County

AMERICAN FISH COMPANY 150 Yacht Basin, Southport

Oct 1 — Christine Martinez Band, 7 pm Oct 2 — Port City Shakedown, 7 pm

Oct 3 — Blind Justice, 4 pm Oct 8 — Radio Rehab, 7 pm Oct 9 —All Starz, 7 pm Oct 10 — Threefers, 4 pm Oct 15 — The Feebs, 7 pm Oct 16 — The Dogwoods, 7 pm Oct 17 — Dick Mercer and Parlay, 4 pm Oct 22 — Monkey Funktion, 7 pm Oct 23 — 100 Grand Band, 7 pm Oct 24 — Johnny & the Flipside, 4 pm

Second Wind Sports Bar 8620 E. Oak Island Dr. Oct 9 — Class Act

The Pub of Southport 1513 N. Howe, Unit 10, Southport Oct 1 — Jason Jackson and Danny Oct 22 — Eric McGuiness Oct 29 — Justin Fox and Dave Morse

Southport Tap and Cellar 827 N. Howe Street

Oct 30 — Oktoberfest: Events starting at 1 pm, including live music, food trucks, games and prizes!

WINE, BEER AND COFFEE Southport Tap and Cellar 827 N. Howe Street

Offering craft beers brought in from across the State. Check Facebook for hours and details about trivia nights and food truck appearances.

The Lazy Turtle Oceanfront Grille 601 Ocean Drive

Good food and a great ocean view.

Check Facebook for music and specials.

Uncorked By The Sea Wine Shop & Gallery 602 N. Howe Street

Shop inside, call 910-454-0633 or shop online at www.uncorkedbythesea. com. Open Tuesday through Saturday starting at 10 am. Ask about setting up your own private wine tasting event!

Moore Street Market

130 E. Moore Street, Southport

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

Grape & Ale

new wines to try. Wine tastings Fridays and Saturdays between 11 am and 4 pm. Check www.thegrapeandale.com, or find them on Facebook for daily and weekly specials.

Silver Coast Winery Tasting Room 105 N. Howe Street

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

The Wine Rack

102 W. Brown St., Southport.

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

The Office Coffee and Wine Bar

3280 George II Highway (NC 87), Boiling Spring Lakes Sit a spell with friends and enjoy a fancy coffee drink, good food, a plain cup of joe or a glass of wine, and grab a bottle for later.

The Pub Of Southport

Open 2 pm-2 am daily; Indoor and outdoor seating available.

Check the Pub’s Facebook page for specials, 1513 N. Howe, Unit 10, Southport.

The Mullet Bar

112 Yacht Basin Drive

Live music, covered deck on the first floor, and an open air deck with great views up top.

American Fish Company

150 Yacht Basin, Southport

Boat watching and amazing views on the Southport waterfront; check Facebook for hours and live music schedule.

Tiki Tavern

104 E. 8th Street, Southport

Seating outdoors, with games and music; check Facebook for details.

Oasis

8039 River Road SE

TVs for watching the game, full bar and tasty bar food.

Second Wind Sports Bar 8620 E. Oak Island Dr.

Live music, dancing and great drinks.

8521 E. Oak Island Drive

Stocked with your old favorites and

Southport Magazine 2016-2017 SOI Chamber Small Business of the Year Winner

www.SouthportMag.com /October /October 2021 2021/ / Southport Magazine 51

DINING GUIDE

Now that we can go out to eat again...

Check out the Dining Guide and what delicious food the local area has to offer!

16 Marina Way, Bald Head Island 910-457-7217 www.mojoontheharbor. com Featuring Southern classics :fried pickles, shellfish steam pots to global dishes like Italian meat antipasto and Mediterraneans shrimp and grits.

MOORE STREET OYSTER BAR

Flat bread at Dry Street Pub and Pizza

SEAFOOD SPECIALTY FISH HOUSE RESTAURANT

5710 57th Place W., Oak Island 910-278-6012 • www.bwpresort.com Offering items such as award-winning chowder and signature crab dip.

M FISHY FISHY CAFE

106 Yacht Basin Dr., Southport 910-457-1881 www.fishyfishycafe.com A sophisticated take on the dockside seafood café, Fishy Fishy serves up plates like Buffalo shrimp, Cajun grouper bites, and Bacon Wrapped Shrimp.

110 E. Moore Street, Southport (910) 363-5115 Moore Street Oyster Bar is an oyster pub rooted in the traditions of coastal Southern cooking, epitomized by the seaside town of Southport.

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

www.provisioncompany.com

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

RUSTY HOOKS DOCKSIDE GRILL

319 West Bay St., Southport 910-363-4382 Featuring homemade sweet potato biscuits and fried seafood, as well as other delicacies such as pan seared grouper.

4907 Fish Factory Rd Southport, (910) 477-6616 www.rustyhooksdockside.com Fun dining featuring fresh local seafood and generational recipes, guaranteed to leave a lasting smile on your face. Come join our small piece of paradise along the coast of Carolina; our team looks forward to greeting you. We welcome boaters to pull up to our docks or contact the Marina Dockmaster on Channel 16, and all others to come down Fish Factory Road and join us for a relaxing meal with a gorgeous view!

M ISLAND WAY RESTAURANT

SWAIN SEAFOOD SHACK

M FRYING PAN

1407 E. Beach Dr., Oak Island 910-278-7770 www.islandwayres.com Offering fine steaks, from filet mignon to flat iron, and fresh seafood, from lobster to crab cakes, with attentive service.

JONES SEAFOOD HOUSE

6404 E. Oak Island Dr., Oak Island 910-278-5231 Family owned since 1964; offering seafood fried, broiled or grilled, plus charbroiled steaks.

KOKO CABANA

705 Ocean Drive, Oak Island (910) 933-6222 Open Tues - Sun. Seafood Specialties, Steaks, Sandwiches, Salads

MOJO’S ON THE HARBOR

5119 E Oak Island Dr, Oak Island, Phone: (910) 448-5056 Good food for good people. Locally caught seafood, homemade soups and salad bar.

THE PIRATES DECK

5827 E. Oak Island Dr, Oak Island 910-933-4615 A great local hangout . Everything from Nachos to burgers, to seafood to steaks. Great Bar.

MODERN AMERICAN THE LIVE OAK ON HOWE

614 N. Howe St. Southport, 910-620-4541 Full Service Catering and Event Venue. Pairing with The Confectionary for off-site and onsite specials occasions. They will work with you to tailor make your event, one to remember.

Whether it is at your house or ours..

52 Southport Magazine October 2021 / www.SouthportMag.com

OLIVER’S ON THE CAPE FEAR

101 West Bay Street, Southport 910-477-9299 oliversonthecapefear.com Fine dining on the Cape Fear—where exquisite southern cuisine meets the salubrious dishes. We also offer great burgers, steaks, and other southern favorites.

M MR. P’S BISTRO

309 N. Howe St., Southport 910-457-0801 www.mrpsbistro.com Fine low-country cuisine, from crab-stuffed fish du jour to crab cakes and prime rib.

SHAGGER JACKS

8004 E. Oak Island Dr., Oak Island 910-933-4103 www.shaggerjacksoki.com With over 50 beer selections, Shagger Jacks offers an assortment of dishes from steamers to ribs and sweet curry chicken to tacos.

SWAIN’S CUT SEAFOOD

8317 E. Oak Island Dr, (910) 933-6300 Serving fresh, local seafood and delicious and creative baked treats.

TRANQUIL HARBOR

5908 E. Oak Island Drive Oak Island Call (910) 250-12944 Casual family restaurant with a variety of dishes, seafood and daily specials.

TURTLE ISLAND RESTAURANT & CATERING

6220 E. Oak Island Dr., Oak Island 910-278-4944 Casual dining in a tropical setting, with Caribbean inspired seafood as well as steaks, chicken, pork and salads.

WINE & BEER GRAPE AND ALE

8521 E. Oak Island Dr. Oak Island, 910-933-4384 Quaint and eclectic store offering a large selection of wines, beers, and spirits. Perfect for either relaxation or for on the go! Tastings on Fridays 5-8pm,

SILVER COAST WINERY

105 S. Howe St. Southport, 910-777-5151 Brunswick County’s first and only winery and original Craft Beer Bar. Craft Beer and Wine tastings all day, every day! Check out our Facebook page for updated events, specialty beer tastings, and live music.

SOUTHPORT TAP & CELLAR

827 N. Howe St., Southport Huge variety of draught beers, wine, adult slushies and more! Inside and outside seating.

Watch our Facebook page for Foodt Truck dates!

THE WINE RACK

102 W. Brown St. Southport, 910-457-5147 Offering a selection of wine, cigars, coffees, and accessories, this quaint shop is perfect for a night out. Great service and over 600 wines to choose from.

UNCORKED BY THE SEA

602 N. Howe St. Southport, 910-454-0633 Offering a wide variety of fine wines and craft beers for in-store shopping, curbside pick-up and shopping on-line. Delivering locally. Enjoy sipping wine in the shop while admiring local art or in the courtyard. Wines are available to taste every day. Special orders welcome

CAFES, DELIS & GRILLS LONG BEACH DINER

106 SE 58th St., Oak Island 910-278-7209 Open from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m., Beana’s serves breakfast and lunch.

BLUE COW GRILLE

108 Moore Street, Southport 910-363-4402 Serving specialty Burgers,.sanwiches and seafood. Lunch and Dinner

BOB’S DOGS

8903 E. Oak Island Dr., Oak Island 910-278-3456 • www.bobsdogsoki.com With custom hot dogs featuring an array of ingredients to homestyle sandwiches like chicken salad and burgers.

BARBECUE M SOUTHPORT SMOKE HOUSE

1102 N. Howe St., Southport 910-363-5035 www.southportsmokehouse.com Real wood smoked BBQ and brisket, great side items, and a great family environment.

M BAR-B-QUE HOUSE

5002 E. Oak Island Dr., Oak Island 910-201-1001 www.bestbbqonthebeach.com Hormel ribs are slow d in house and meats are offered with a variety of sauces, from Eastern NC vinegar to Lexington-style red.

Southport Magazine 2016-2017 SOI Chamber Small Business of the Year Winner

DINING GUIDE CHASER’S SPORTS BAR AND GRILL

M MOORE STREET MARKET

8520 E. Oak Island Dr., Oak Island 910-278-1500 Enjoy BBQ sandwiches, wings, fish ‘n’ chips and more at this sports grill.

130 E. Moore St., Southport, 910-363-4203 Open for breakfast and lunch, specializing in organic and fairtrade coffee as well as gourmet sandwiches crafted with Boar’s Head deli meats.

ERIC’S GRILLE

OAK ISLAND DELI AND PUB

1671 N. Howe St., Southport 910-457-9024 Offers old fashioned, hand patted hamburgers, plus bbq, hot dogs, chili cheese fries and breakfast sandwiches and platters.

FAT ANDY’S BURGERS

4655 Southport-Supply Rd SE,, Southport 910-269-7008 Handmade burgers using 100% ground chuck, plus freshly cut French fries.

JERSEY MIKES

5130 Long Beach Rd. SE, Southport 910-477-6261 Subs and sandwiches, fresh salads.

CAFE KOA

302 N Howe St, Southport, 910-363-4206 Gourmet Sandwich Shop & Market With Yummy Goods & Gifts! Soups, Salads & Sandwiches Served Daily!

KOPP’S KWIK STOP II

3196 George II Hwy., Southport, 910-845-7700 Kopp’s grill serves up a full breakfast (available for school kids before class starts, too), plus homemade lunches throughout the day.

LITTLE BIT’S GRILL

5902 E. Oak Island Dr. , Oak Island 910-278-6430 A classic burger joint, onion rings and other sides. Breakfast is served, pancakes and bacon.

LAZY TURTLE BAR & GRILL

601 Ocean Drive, Oak Island, 910-278-7725 Oceanfront dining and entertainment that is easy on the wallet and hard to forget. Tiki bar, arcade with two pool tables and plenty of seating to host your work, friend or family fun!

LOCAL’S FAMILY DINER

832 N. Howe St., Southport 910-457-0444 www.localsfamilydiner.com With a warm and friendly atmosphere, Local’s Family Diner serves breakfast all day long and a seafood and entrée menu for lunch and dinner.

LOCO JO’S

602 N. Howe St., #E Fresh, creative asian and American specialties with wine, beer and a now a fully stocked bar

MIDWAY GRILLE

2827 Midway Rd SE Suite 100, (910) 253-0777 Serving “classic American food that Rocks!” for lunch and dinner. Sandwiches and entrees available

MOORE DOGS AND MORE 4346 Long Beach Rd, Southport Hot Dogs, BBQ, and MORE!

5422 E. Oak Island Dr., 910-278-4005 Offering hamburgers, sub sandwiches, salads, wraps, seafood and daily drink specials.

OAK ISLAND RESTAURANT

6302 E. Oak Island Dr. , 910-201-9925 Here, flounder is prepared the old f fashioned way. Enjoy breakfast, too.

OAK ISLAND SUBS AND SALADS

5705 E. Oak Island Dr. 910-278-9040 From BLT’s with avocado to Cajun and Reuben sandwiches, & other quality sandwiches.

OASIS BAR AND GRILL

8039 River Rd. SE, Southport 910-454-4004 Shrimp in every style, plus sandwiches; try entrées such as scampi and filet mignon.

THE OFFICE COFFEE & WINE BAR

3280 George II HWY (BSL) Southport NC 910-351-8093 www.theofficecoffeeandwinebar.com We serve Roast Magazine’s 2016 Roaster of the year, Espresso, Coffee Drinks(Hot, Frozen, Iced) Smoothies, Variety of Red/White Wines & Craft Beer. Also Pastries, Trays, Breakfast and Lunch Wraps.

OLD BRIDGE DINER

132 Country Club Dr., Oak Island 910-250-1184 A casual diner featuring breakfast & lunch, from fluffy omelets to burgers and fried chicken sandwiches. Open 6am - 2pm.

from breakfast to home cooked meals.

CHINESE

Armed with decades of experience and “secret” family recipes, Joseph’s Italian Bistro appeals with candlelit dining and fresh Italian continental cuisine.

IRISH

ASIAN TASTE

1671 N. Howe St., Ste. 3, 910-457-0988 asiantastesouthportnc.com Takeout traditional Chinese food, with staples such as lo mein, sesame chicken, and General Tso’s.

SOUTHPORT GOURMET AND SUSHI BAR

1643 N. Howe St, Southport (910) 477-9045 Serving a varietry of home-cokked Asian specialties and featuring a full sushi bar.

TASTE OF CHINA

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

INTERNATIONAL M PORTS OF CALL

116 N. Howe St., Southport, 457-4544 www.portsofcallbistro.com Offering choices that are largely influenced by dishes from across the globe.

Menu items and specials can whisk your palette from Casablanca to Barcelona, Santorini to Mumbai, and from Marseilles to Munich or Charleston. Finish with a fresh baked dessert in the romantic atmosphere.

PUB OF SOUTHPORT

1513 N. Howe St., Unit 10, Southport 910-457-6554 Offering traditional pub fare with Irish flair, like Guinness chicken wings and mussels cooked in a Smithwicks bouillon. Don’t forget the Reuben or corned beef and cabbage!

JAPANESE TENGU JAPANESE STEAK HOUSE

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

Email Editor@southportmag.com To Be Included

ITALIAN

M BELLA CUCINA OLDE BRUNSWICK GENERAL STORE 5177 SouthportSupply Rd., Southport 1450 50 Lakes Dr., Boiling Spring Lakes 910-845-2707 Made-to-order breakfast and lunch grill.

THE SAUCY SOUTHERNER

501 N Howe Street, Southport (910) 477-6065 Offering breakfast & lunch with a southern twist. Real Good Feel Good, Food.

TROLLY STOP

111 S. Howe St., Southport 910-457-7017 www.trollystophotdogs.com A staple in NC, Trolly Stop is renowned across the nation for its one of a kind hot dogs.

TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFÉ

1671 N. Howe St. #1A, Southport 910-363-4908 www.tropicalsmoothiecafe.com Bold, flavorful food and smoothies with a healthy appeal. Our items are made to order with fresh, simple, superior ingredients.

WILDLIFE RESTAURANT & GRILL

4381 Fish Factory Rd., Southport 910-457-9953 www.wildlifegrill.webs.com Serving a full range of items on our menu

910-454-4540 www.belladiningnc.com Focusing on family Italian recipes, Bella Cucina serves up everything from fine and fresh local seafood to hand tossed, New York style pizzas. Aside from a decadent wine list, Bella Cucina also offers specialty martinis.

CASTUCCI’S AN ITALIAN JOINT 4332 Long Beach Rd, Southport 910-477-6755 Family Italian restaurant

D’S ITALIAN RESTAURANT

2831 Midway Rd Ste 106 (910) 253-8151 Serving Itaiian entrees, pizza and sandwiches.

FALCONE’S ITALIAN RESTAURANT

5013 Southport Crossing Way, Southport 910) 363-8000 Serving home cooked Itailan specialties in a friendly atmosphere.

M JOSEPH’S ITALIAN BISTRO

5003 O’Quinn Blvd., Southport, 454-4440 www.josephsitalianbistro.com

Southport Magazine 2016-2017 SOI Chamber Small Business of the Year Winner

910-253-3012 or Fax 910-253-4732

communitycenter@stjames.town

www.SouthportMag.com /October /October 2021 2021/ / Southport Magazine 53

DINING GUIDE MEXICAN DELPHINA CANTINA

10 Marina Wynd, Bald Head Island 910-457-1222 delphinacantina.webs.com Mexican cuisine with Spanish and Cuban flare, such as Churrasco Cubano and Pescado Especial—both with plantains.

KAI JOE’S

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

PEPPERONI GRILL AT THE BEACH

4320 East Beach Drive • 250-1190 www.pepperonigrillnc.com Open 7 days a week year round. Offering eat in, take out as well as delivery.

PAPA JOHN’S PIZZA

4722 E Oak Island Dr, Oak Island Phone: (910) 622-1509 Traditional Mexican dishes and specialties.

4961 Old Long Beach Rd SE, Southport (910) 454-0757 Take-out/delivery chain offering classic & specialty pizzas, wings & breadsticks, plus desserts.

SAN FELIPE

DOMINO’S (SOUTHPORT)

1671 N. Howe St., Ste. 1, Southport & 4961 Long Beach Rd. SE 910-454-0950 Serving authentic dishes, such as fajitas, enchiladas and chalupas, fresh salsa and margaritas; serves traditional Mexican dishes.

SIDE STREAT TAKE OUT

524 N Howe St., Southport 910-363-4113 Tex-Mex style cuisines at a local take-out joint. Serving a variety of fish, beef, and veggie bowls. Also offering quesadillas, tacos and hot, homemade soup. Take out or relish your meal under the shaded, outside dinning area.

TACO & BURITTO SHACK 3261 Hwy 87, BSL 910-351-0179

PIZZERIAS BAMBINI’S PIZZERIA

1513 N Howe St, Southport 477-9352 A New York Style Pizzeria featuring homemade pizza, pasta, desserts, etc. Also serving a selection of beer and wine.

BEACH ROAD PIZZA AND WINGS

4688 Long Beach Rd, Southport Pizzas, wings, fries, desserts

DRY STREET PUB AND PIZZA

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

FAMOUS SUBS AND PIZZA

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

MO’S WOOD FIRED KITCHEN

4956 Old Long Beach Road SE ,Southport Wood Fired Pizzas, Burgers, Salads & Wings

PIZZA SHACK

6212 E. Oak Island Dr., • 278-6781 Offering a variety of pies from classic favorites to Greek white and Hawaiian.

THE PEPPERONI GRILL

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

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

DOMINO’S (OAK ISLAND)

8610 E Oak Island Dr, Oak Island (910) 278-9111 Delivery/carryout chain offering a wide range of pizza, plus chicken & other sides.

THAI NOODLES AND ICE CREAM

8610 E. Oak Island Drive (910) 933-4011 Noodle bowls and other Asian slecialties with Thai ice cream.

SOUTHPORT SIAM

1131 Atlantic Ave, Southport 910-363-5063 Open for lunch and dinner. Offering over 20 Thai specialties including Pad Thai and Green Curry. Also offers Hibachi steak, chicken and shrimp.

PORT CITY JAVA

113 N. Howe Street, Southport 454-0321 www.portcityjava.com We serve coffees, espresso drinks, fruit smoothies, milkshakes, fresh juices, breakfast and lunch sandwiches and wraps all day. Open year round. Complimentary WiFi. Comfortable inside and outside seating. Coffee catering available.

RUBY’S COFFEEHOUSE AND EATERY

At the Oak Island Pier, 705 Ocean Dr. Oak Island Serving bagels, croissants, sandwiches, hot dogs and coffee right at the pier.

SIDE STREET BAKERY

417-A N. Howe Street, Southport 363-4629 Locals suggest the cupcakes, lemon bars, key lime pie, and carrot cake.

STAARR CAKES BAKERY

200 Country Club Dr., Suite E, Oak Island 512-8881 www.staarrcakes.com Made from scratch cupcakes, biscuits, and pies using the finest ingredients available. Coffee supplied by an NC roaster.

ICE CREAM

(910) 363-0208 Featuring delicious home made ice cream.

M DAIRY QUEEN

5701 E. Oak Island Dr.,• 278-5371 Featuring the iconic Blizzards, waffle-bowl sundaes, and more frozen treats. *Call for other nearby locations.

FLAVA’S COFFEE AND ICE CREAM

310 W. Bay St., Southport • 457-5150 Flava’s allows guests the choice between many flavors, including death by chocolate, birthday cake, cookies and cream, and more.

LIL & JOHN’S SWEETREAT HOMEMADE ICE CREAM

6324 East Oak Island Drive.

Family-owned and operated. Featuring 16 flavors of ultra-premium, homemade ice cream.

We use only dairy from grass-fed North Carolina cows and never add artificial flavors or colors.

SPIKE’S DAIRY BAR

201 N. Howe St., Southport, 457-7611 More than just ice cream, Spike’s offers great hot dogs as well. Closed for the Season.

THE SCOOP SHOP

4922 East Oak Island Dr, OKI 910-250-1321 The best ice cream on the beach! Plus made to order cake donuts and fresh hot donuts!

CHUCK’S HOMEMADE ICE CREAM 5021 Southport Crossing Way, Southport

THAI PEPPERS

115 E. Moore St., Southport 457-0095 • www.thaipeppersnc.us Serving decadent and creative Oriental food of the finest quality, prepared with care.

A broad range of traditional Thai dishes and sushi are available.

BAKERIES/ COFFEE

Handcrafted Pottery COFFEE JUST TASTES BETTER IN A HAND-MADE MUG

AHOY DOUGHNUTS

5821 E. Oak Island Dr., Oak Island 250-1005 • www.ahoydoughnuts.com Fresh yeast raised, filled and cake donuts, apple fritters, cinnamon rolls, monkey muffins, twists and more. Handmade daily, family owned.

BURNEY’S BAKERY

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

ISLAND JO COFFEE ‘N CAFE

7916 E. Oak Island Drive (910) 250-1677 Homemade bagels, breakfast sandwiches, quiche, specialty coffees and sandwiches.

JUMPIN’ JAVA OAK ISLAND

4022 Old Bridge Rd., Southport • 363-4841 We carry a large variety of gluten free/vegan baked goods, as well as homemade coffee cakes and muffins. Delicious and decadent specialty drinks: lattes, mochas, frapps, hot chocolate, Chai teas and more.

54 Southport Magazine October 2021 / www.SouthportMag.com

Handmade, one of a kind pieces you can use everyday.

Glazed with food safe glazes.

Available at: THE PAINTED MERMAID • 817 N Howe Street, Southport

w w w. B l u e E a r t h Wo r k s . c o m

Southport Magazine 2016-2017 SOI Chamber Small Business of the Year Winner

REAL ESTATE

639 Byrnes Way SE, Bolivia Waterfront acreage w/ deep water access! 2.45 acres of gorgeous wooded waterfront property in Olde South Banks situated on Mill Creek, a tributary of the Lockwood Folly River which flows into the ICW. Minimum 1500 sq. ft. home required along with architectural review. Underground utilities. Come and enjoy this serene setting, where you can build a dock to keep your boat. Listed at $349,900. For more Info Call Southport Realty at (910) 457-7676

3 Minnesota Drive SE, Oak Island Feel the breezes from this residential lot located in sought-after South Harbor Village. The community amenities are abundant here and walkable to a public boat ramp and restaurants. Located merely minutes to the beaches of Oak Island or downtown Southport!

Listed at $79,900 Call Myles Williams, Southport Realty, Inc., for more details, (910) 6199655

MARKETPLACE home on almost 1/4 acre lot featuring 3 bedrooms, 2-1/2 baths, granite counters, attached garage, and LVP flooring throughout. J&R Homes LLC is a semi custom builder, building throughout Southeastern NC. Listed at $299,832 Call Laura LeFevre, Southport Realty, Inc., (910) 465-6591 for more information.

5105 Fernwood Drive, Southport One of the last lots in Harbor Oaks is this 0.7 acre wooded lot siting at the end of a private cul-de-sac and cam accommodate a 4000sqft Home. You’ll enjoy the quiet and serenity, while being close to the waterfront, shops, and restaurant! Survey done in August 2020 Listed at $159,000 with Margaret Rudd & Assoc., Inc., REALTORS Call Brian McKenna 910477-7211 for detail

611 North Lord St, Southport Build your dream home on this Great in-town lot with monolithic slab foundation footing in place, ready to frame with inspected plumbing roughed in. The tap fees and building permits are in place and are transferable. The technical plans ready for your bay windows, open and screened porches, dormer windows with a style that fits this historic small town!

Only a block from restaurants and shops while being a half mile from the water front.

Listed at $142,500 with Margaret Rudd & Assoc., Inc., Realtors®️ Call Jwantana Frink for details at 910-352-8025

619 N. Howe Street, Southport Here is your opportunity to own a 4 unit, 5,237 SF PRIME Commercial shopping center in the HEART of Southport. The Property Consists of Units A, B, C, and D. Units B and C have been combined. Commercial Real Estate without Business(s). Commercial Lease(s) in place. Listed $979,000 at Call Myles Williams, Southport Realty, Inc., for more information, (910) 619-9655

3068 Oak Drive SW, Shallotte Beautiful To Be Built home in the community of River Hills. Enjoy the amenities this neighborhood offers. Presale, semi-custom 1900+ sf

CLASSIFIED 4882 Beech Tree Drive, Southport This well cared for house offers three bedrooms, two baths, an open floor plan and a two-car garage, all on one level. The kitchen is open to the living room, is of good size and the living room has a fireplace. Split floorplan affords extra privacy. Carolina Place is just minutes from Southport and Oak Island beach and has a pool with a clubhouse and a crab dock with pavilion on Dutchman Creek. Listed at $274,000 with Margaret Assoc., Inc., REALTORS®️ Call Elvira Gilbert for details at 910-619-4087

6065 Sullivans Ridge Rd, Southport This lovely home is located in desirable Harbor Oaks, convenient to all of Southport. Enter the double mahogany doors from the welcoming front porch into the foyer and hall and you will first notice the beautiful heart pine floors. Enjoy entertaining in the formal dining room and in the open living/kitchen/breakfast area with fireplace and beautiful custom built-ins and lighted bar with wine chiller. The gourmet kitchen features walk-in pantry, granite, cherry cabinets and GE Profile appliances including gas cooktop and convection oven. The living area opens to a sunroom overlooking the patio and a fenced in courtyard area. The master suite is also on the main level and provides a comfortable retreat complete with ensuite bath and two walk-in closets. The downstairs is completed by a generous sized home office and the laundry room and powder room.

There are three guest rooms upstairs and 2 full baths plus flex space for a possible second office.

The large floored attic is perfect for storage. Whole house generator new 11/20. The garage is oversized and loads from the side. Listed at $804,000 with Margaret Rudd & Assoc., Inc., REALTORS. Call Kay Jolif at 910-530-2866 for details

229 NE 40th Street, Oak Island Full brick, ranch-style home with a fortified roof installed late 2019 & upgraded HVAC in 2015.

Sited on a CORNER LOT & A HALF which has direct beach access, this 3 bed, 2 bath home has outstanding rental income potential. 3rd bedroom has an exterior entry door and could be rented separately from the main house. Nice sized storage building with electricity, Plenty of room for a pool, easy access to park your boat or RV. No HOA restrictions or dues! Listed at $450,000 Margaret Rudd & Assoc., Inc., Realtors. Call Christine Luciano for details at 704-363-7866

Southport Magazine 2016-2017 SOI Chamber Small Business of the Year Winner

ADS Up To 50 Words 919 N. Lord Street, Southport This lot is zoned Business District but could possibly be rezoned for residential. Contact City of Southport for details on this process.

The lot next door is also on the market. Great location for an office or any business venture -- close to all of downtown Southport.

The property has approximately 0.10 Acres.

Listed at $75,000 with Margaret Rudd & Assoc., Inc., REALTORS. Call Kay Jolif at 910-530-2866 for details

Only

15

$

Per Month PHOTO ADS

1118 N. Howe Street, Southport A very unique commercial property located in the heart of Southport’s commercial corridor and located beside BP Gas Station.The property is currently equipped for car and boat wash.

Financials will be provided with signed confidentiality agreement. Gated area on property is leased. It renews January 1st annually. Listed at $969,000 with Margaret Rudd & Assoc., Inc., REALTORS. Call Kay Jolif at 910-530-2866 for detail

Up To 50 Words

Only

20

$

Per Month Email Jeffrey Stites 612 W. 11th Street, Southport Investor alert! Here is your chance to own 10AC tract near the heart of Southport. Only a 2 minute golf cart drive to area restaurants, shopping and Marina. In close proximity to recently developed community, The Preserve at Fisher Landing. Dont miss the opportunity, numerous possibilities!!!! The property has approximately 10.17 Acres.

Listed at $529,000 with Margaret Rudd & Assoc., Inc., REALTORS. Call Kay Jolif at 910-5302866 for detail

jeff@ southportmag.com To Place Your Ad Today

www.SouthportMag.com /October /October 2021 2021/ / Southport Magazine 55

56 Southport Magazine October 2021 / www.SouthportMag.com

Southport Magazine 2016-2017 SOI Chamber Small Business of the Year Winner