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Good Vibrations

The Beach Boys’ distinct voice is still alive in today's surf culture. Southport Magazine writer sits down with Mike Love, an original member of The Beach Boys who still performs with the band today.

Surf’s Up!

Oak Island will welcome everyone to the beach on Labor Day weekend for sun, sand and, of course, surfing. The annual Oak Island Surf Off is back for its 10th year and will be a two-day event held at the

A Buffett-Style Beach Bash

Though many of us won’t make it to the Caribbean this August, we can still enjoy a bit of “island escapism” with the latest tropic craze to hit southeastern NC: the Phlock to the Beach, the first annual Jimmy Buffett-style

Ahoy, Old Baldy!

While the history of pirates alludes to a lot of pillaging and plundering around the seven seas, these days in Bald Head Island, pirates gather to help raise funds for the isle’s lighthouse, Old Baldy, which was built in 1817.

August 2013

Though summer’s heat is well upon us, our area is buzzing with ways to have fun and keep cool. We’re offering our advice for beating the sun’s rays in the form of seven delicious frozen beverages, ranging from the decadently

Tax breaks for military families: the HEART act of 2008

Although the HEART Act passed in 2008, it still matters to military families today. Officially the Heroes Earnings Assistance and Relief Tax Act, it created new tax benefits for military personnel. These benefits relate to retirement and education savings plans

Viewing fruits and veggies as a dietary rainbow

Summer is a great time to improve your diet with the addition of fruits and vegetables. For those of us without a green thumb or a gardener in our family, the Southport and Oak Island farmers’ markets have both restarted

Summer Wines and Sangria

July is the heart of summer, and there is really no better place to be than here in the Southport-Oak Island area. This month, we have a refreshing Red, White, and Blue Sangria for your July 4th celebration, some seafood-friendly whites,

Lessons in ‘Cafenese’

Viewing the Flying Pig Coffee Shop from the outside, you know you’ve arrived somewhere special. The roof commands attention, leaning on a sharp angle. The building is white, teal and pink, and usually there’s a bike resting on its kickstand,

‘Tale as Old as Time’

What: ‘Beauty and the Beast’ When: July 26-28, August 2-4 Fri.-Sat., 7:30 p.m. • Sun., 3 p.m. Where: Odell Williamson Auditorium 50 College Rd. NE, Bolivia Cost: $6-17 Info: (910) 755-7416 www.brunswicklittletheatre.com The musical “Beauty and the Beast” is based

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