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Consumer Convention

What: Coastal Consumer Showcase When: Thurs., March 6th • 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Where: St. James Community Center 4136 Southport-Supply Rd., St. James Cost: FREE Info: www.southport-oakisland.com For the fourth year in a row, the Southport-Oak Island Area Chamber

Generations of History

Lois Jane's Riverview Inn remains in the hands of the same family for over a century

Homemade Kitchen

StaarrCakes Bakery celebrates its first anniversary, continuing to make sweet treats with love

Carnival of Fun

In the U.S., New Orleans’ French Quarter is recognized as the birthplace of Mardi Gras, as the jubilee has since evolved beyond the traditional French or Catholic religious backgrounds. Locally folks can celebrate with the Mardi Gras by the Sea

Planning Extravaganza

What: Southern Cape Fear Coast Bridal Showcase When: Sun., Feb. 16th • 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Where: St. James Community Center 4136 Southport-Supply Rd., St. James Cost: $5/person; brides free Info: www.southport-oakisland.com One of the goals of the Southport-Oak

Self-taught in Seafood

Both self-taught, Todd and Leonard of Turtle Island Restaurant and Catering are inspired by coastal cuisine from the Outer Banks to the West Indies. They bring to the menu a combination of local and traditional fares like Lowcountry shrimp and

Strong Charm

Richard Edwards brought his vision to life in a new construction with a steel frame and a rock facade. Just steps from the Atlantic Ocean, the house offers views of the blue horizon from three different vantage points: the front

Island of Lights

For nearly three decades, residents of Oak Island and surrounding areas have gathered along the isle's main road to witness the annual Christmas by the Sea parade. Occurring each year on the first Saturday of December, the spectacle helps kick

Have a Staycation

For tourists, there are great options for taking a vacation in Southport. Those who enjoy afternoon teas and a chat over homemade breakfast will enjoy one of our many B&Bs, especially as they are housed in historic abodes, and all

No Dilemma

We all have our favorite wines to open for Thanksgiving dinner to share with family and friends.  There is no right or wrong choice if you are drinking what you like. However, there are some wines that, because of their

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