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“Oysters are the most tender and delicate of all seafoods. They stay in bed all day and night. They never work or take exercise, are stupendous drinkers, and wait for their meals to come to them.” Hector Bolitho A Coastal Southern Tradition If there’s one tradition that defines living down South... Read More

Home is Where the History Is One of the most enamoring features of living in a historic town is the number of old homes that you can visit. The Southeastern seaboard of North Carolina has plenty of beautiful historic homes that are available to tour and sometimes purchase. Usually, one might... Read More

Prepare for Angling Fun Reel ‘em in and haul ‘em on! This is one battle of man versus fish that you won’t want to miss. The Carolina coast is home to some of the best fishing locations in the United States. It is famous for local favorites such as red drum,... Read More

Progress Marches Forward Big developments have been happening at the Home Place of Southport (https://thehomeplacenc.com/), and the team here couldn’t be more excited about it! Roads have been carved, lots and foundations have been plotted, and the community’s first residents are visiting the design center to create their dream home. The... Read More

Recently, I had the pleasure of going out on the town in downtown Southport.  As I walked along the waterfront of the Yacht Basin, I came upon a newish looking place called the Mullet. The bar has a rustic, tiki bar appearance, and a million-dollar view.  Situated right on the water... Read More

*Image Attributed to Brunswick Visitors Guide, https://www.southport-nc.com/downtown-southport.html* Lots to Do in Southport Southport, North Carolina is a truly unique experience for everyone that visits the locale. On the one hand, it has plenty of world-class golf courses, restaurants, and nearby attractions. On the other hand, Southport still radiates that Southern small-town... Read More

You may be quick to associate the activity of boating with warmer weather. Especially in the greater Wilmington area, you will most often see people on the water during the summer months. That being said, there are plenty of reasons why you should extend your boating season into autumn! Boating is... Read More

If you are looking for a great burger, look no further than Southport’s Blue Cow Grille.  Voted “Best Burger Joint” by Southport Magazine in 2019, the Grille is located on 108 East Moore Street, right in the heart of downtown Southport’s shopping and dining district.  There are just a few tables,... Read More

Did you know that in 2021 alone, a record 3.2 million Americans played golf for the first time? That trend only continues to grow here in Southeastern North Carolina, which is considered one of the top golf meccas in the entire nation. Year-round mild and sunny weather, combined with the nearby... Read More

*Image Attributed to Andrew Sherman, https://www.ourstate.com/silver-coast-winery-ocean-isle-beach/ The Perfect Place to Socialize In the past, one of the main centers of recreation for any seaside port was the local tavern. Taverns provided a warm place to stay for traveling sailors and tradespeople, while also offering a place to drink and socialize. Today’s... Read More