Author Archives: Bethany Turner
Beautiful Kitchen
The first time I sat down to a dish of Penne Bolognese at Bella Cucina Seafood, Pasta and Pizza, I was awarded a treat I never knew existed on the largely commercial strip of Southport-Supply Rd. Situated beside a Hampton
The Model Ideal
In a quieter part of Southport, away from the thoroughfare of Howe Street, Turtlewood at Southport has been growing all summer long. Among homesites waiting to break ground, three adorable cottages in three different floor plans beckon newcomers to the
Margaret Rudd & Associates, Inc., REALTORS®
Margaret Rudd Bishop, a Southern adventurer, vacationed with her family in Long Beach and once lived on a boat, all before putting firm roots down in Oak Island where she established her highly successful real estate company, Margaret Rudd &
Howe Outrageous Art Gallery & Marketplace
Southport is a mecca for art of every kind: painting, pottery, photography, jewelry making, and more. As a beautiful coastal town, it serves as inspiration for many creatives, including Kimberly and Rich Bandera. The couple—Kimberly a painter and potter and
Maryland Grub Done Right
The Dead End Saloon and Fish Factory Grille is known around the area for its authentic Maryland-style crab cakes and more
The House With All the Angles
A local builder, an architect, and an art-fueled couple blend all design ideals
Biz Q&A: European Touch
Relaxation is the goal of every spa guest. Yet in the age of our world where organic rules, the chemicals utilized by most spas can make anyone nervous. In Southport, European Touch is a “green” spa run by Irena Sedivy,
River Road’s Watering Hole
Oasis Bar and Grill offers more than a refuge between downtown Southport and Boiling Spring Lakes with unique local seafood dishes and finely executed bar fare
The Visiting Fisherman
Bill Rustin and his family have been visiting Southport waters since 1958, directed to the area after fishing for tarpon in the Florida Keys. “We went to a tackle shop in Wilmington, and they said, ‘Yeah, they’re in the mouth
Biz Q&A: Merry Maids
It’s a common saying: “There’s not enough time in the day.” There aren’t enough hours to work, clean, cook, spend time with family, exercise, sort mail, help the kids with homework, and get enough sleep to do it all again
