Author Archives: Ami Brown
Contemporary Water Front Gem
Frank Lloyd Wright Inspired Masterpiece on the Cape Fear River STORY BY: AMI BROWN PHOTOS COURTESY SOUTHPORT REALTY I f you’ve ever wanted a unique water front dream home… here’s your chance. This one-of-a-kind contemporary home sits nestled under a
No Ordinary Guy!
A tribute to Guy Phillips, musician, inspiration, guitar-player BY: AMI BROWN I never had the pleasure of meeting Guy Phillips, but after reading these memories, I almost feel like I knew him. His presence in the Southport music scene echoes
Shoestring to Golden Spoon
Local Wedding Venues for the Perfect Day on any Budget STORY BY: AMI BROWN A young girl dreams her whole life of that special day, her wedding day. Reality sets in as an adult, and you realize the tremendous amount
The Hive, Where Local Honey Bees are Buzzing!
If you are looking for some local honey, information on beekeeping or some good old fashion conversation and hospitality, stop by The Hive, you are sure to find what you are looking for and more. Located at 4146 Long Beach
Taste the Olive
Mediterranean Magic! STORY AND PHOTOS BY: AMI BROWN More than a simple wine store, nestled within The Grape and Ale, is the ultimate Extra Virgin Olive Oil and Balsamic Vinegar Mecca that is Taste the Olive. Wow! When
Paradise on Bay St.
A slice of heaven with endless water views STORY & PHOTOS BY: AMI BROWN Tommy and Julie Harrelson’s historic farmhouse-style home was built by local attorney Rob Davis back in
Wrap it Up!
Holiday gifts wrapped in style – without breaking the bank STORY BY: AMI BROWN Brown paper packages, tied up with string. These are a few of my favorite things. When it comes to wrapping presents this holiday season,
Good Gouda!
Southport Cheese Shoppe from traditional to the exotic STORY BY: AMI BROWN When Lisa and Eric Stettner decided to leave New Jersey for life in the slower lane, they had no idea a Gourmet Cheese Shoppe was in their
CHEERS
The Sweet Beer Alternative BY AMI BROWN For all of you non-hip, non-hop loving drinkers, I have a few sweet drink options so you can still be one of the “In-crowd” even if you don’t like beer. I like sweet drinks,
Chili Champs & Charity – The Perfect Combination!
The 6th Annual Hometown Heroes Chili Cook- Off serves up the heat on November 12th STORY BY: AMI BROWN Make your way to the Oak Island Moose Lodge for the The 6th Annual Hometown Heroes Chili Cook-Off (12:30 – 3 p.m.) all
