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One of the most well-known and beloved of all coastal Carolina traditions are the multiple holiday flotillas! Imagine an entire waterborne parade featuring boats of all different shapes and sizes rigged with dazzling lights from bow to stern. The Winterfest Flotilla, held in Southport, will be taking place next weekend and... Read More

The greatest advantage of living a coastal Carolina lifestyle is that you’re never stuck wondering what to do with your spare time; there’s always a festival, fair, or charity event to participate in. A lot is going on in November, from 5k runs to Christmas parades. Be sure to mark your... Read More

Coastal Paradise Awaits Think of what your life could be like waking up every morning to a Carolina sunrise. Well, now you can make those dreams a reality by relocating to the Home Place of Southport! Get ready for a sneak peek of this development. Our VIP Preview Weekend will involve... Read More

“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

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

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

Steady Progress Toward Completion As the summer season continues onward, the Home Place of Southport heads toward completion at a steady pace. Driving towards the town of Southport you can already make out a site for the community where land has been cleared and primed for construction of the finest brick... Read More