Fall is always the best time of year in Southport and Oak Island.  Bright sunny days, fewer crowds, stunning sunsets and cooler weather make outdoor activities better now than any time of year.  For those that only see our area during peak vacation months, take a weekend and come down to visit.

Building lot on the Intracoastal Waterway.  Price Reduced to $315,000 

This building lot on the Intracoastal Waterway  is only a short walk to the marina and dry stack storage in St. James. If you have ever considered a waterfront building lot, in a premium neighborhood, take a look at St. James Plantation conveniently located just outside of Southport and within minutes of Oak Island.  There are a limited number of waterfront building lots available in this neighborhood, so don't miss out. Clicking on the 2835 Harborside Way below opens a video showing location of this property along with other homes on Harborside Way. 

The three pictures were taken in October and show the blues and grays of late afternoon, turning brilliant orange as the sun drops below the horizon.  The shot of the fishermen was taken a short time after as the light changed to various shades of purple and pink.                   

What's New in Southport

On Howe Street leading into Southport, the new Wendy's opened on October 21st. Coinciding with renovation work at McDonald's and Taco Bell, Wendy's has been packed daily. Still looking forward to a Chic-fil-A coming to the area.

Currently under construction are the new Lowe's Foods  shopping complex at the corner of Long Beach Road and Highway 211.  A new CVS there is already completed. Other projects include the renovation of Hampton Inn across from RiverMist and new Publix Food Store well under way on Oak Island. The Publix picture is of a completed store.  

With thousands of take offs and landings a year, Cape Fear Regional Airport is North Carolina's fourth busiest airfield and the busiest non-commercial airport. Featuring a 5400 foot runway and new terminal CFRJ has contributed more than 300 million in revenue to our area. The new facilities off Airport Drive better reflect the scope of operations here.

• The busiest general aviation airport in North Carolina.
• Over 450 jet landings as of mid-October. Many for second-home owners on Bald Head Island.

•  Busy weekends can see several hundred takeoffs and landings with thousands of of takeoffs and landings yearly. 
• Capable of handling a C-130 military aircraft in case of emergencies.