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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

On The Horizon One of the greatest and most exciting things about getting to see a community under development is the anticipation of the finished product. The Home Place of Southport, when finished, will be one of the top gated coastal communities south of Wilmington. This past weekend’s VIP Preview Weekend... 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

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

More than Just a Pet In coastal North Carolina, the dog is man’s best friend for exploring and enjoying an active lifestyle on the beach. One of the largest concerns for new residents or transplants is the question: “Where can I take my dog for a walk?” The greater Southport area... 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

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