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As you pull out your fresh new calendar and make your plans for the year, be sure to note these annual traditions! These are local favorites you won’t want to miss! Spring Annual Tradition: Spring Festival A longstanding tradition of 28 years, the annual Spring Festival welcomes the change of season... Read More

One of the most exciting moments for a new community is the completion and furnishing of their model home. Well, at The Home Place of Southport, it’s twice the excitement because we have two! Our Beach Boca II Single Family Villa and Garden Home Duplex model homes are ready to tour... Read More

Coastal Convenience Being a coastal town right on the borders of where the mighty Cape Fear River and the Atlantic Ocean meet, there’s plenty of water to use as a mode of transportation in Southport. Travel between New Hanover and Brunswick County may seem a bit perplexing if you don’t have... Read More

It’s All About Location  “Location, location, location!” We’ve all heard it! Living minutes away from more than seven amazing beaches is a luxury that individuals and families aspire to achieve. But many other desirable locations make for a great day or weekend trip close by. From Bald Head Island to Calabash,... 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

*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

A Geographical Icon The mighty Cape Fear River has long been one of the geographical symbols of coastal North Carolina. Connecting parts of Harnett, Cumberland, Bladen, Columbus, Pender, Brunswick, and New Hanover Counties, the Cape Fear River has long been an important source of recreational and economical benefit for our local... 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

Kayaking: Fit While Having Fun Did you know that in 2020, approximately 18.12 million people in the United States participated in Kayaking? It’s a shocking number, but when you think about it, it’s not all that surprising! Kayaking is a fantastic way to keep active, stay fit, and have fun at... Read More