On Wednesday night, New Years Eve, the Island of Lights New Year’s Eve Countdown Party & Fireworks will take place in Kure Beach.  The countdown features the lowering of a lighted beach ball.  A street dance featuring live music precedes a spectacular fireworks display to welcome in the New Year.  DJ Tommy King will be playing the Best of the Oldies, Beach Music and the Top 40.  To learn more about this New Years Eve event or Wilmington Real Estate contact me at 910-431-9395 or visit my website at www.livingbythecoast.com.

Soon the Southport ferry will be closed temporarily for repairs.  On December 1st the ferry from Southport to Carolina Beach will be out of service for about two months.  There will be crews fixing the ramp lifts at both the Southport and Fort Fisher landings.  The ferry is expected to be back in service on February 1st.  To learn more about the Southport ferry or Southport real estate contact me at 910-431-9395 or visit my website at www.livingbythecoast.com.

The Pleasure Island Seafood, Blues & Jazz Festival will be held this weekend, October 11th and 12th.  The Pleasure Island website describes the festival as follows:  Now entering its 15th year, there will be nationally recognized Blues and Jazz performers, coastal cuisine, natural beauty and salt air that will transport you into another dimension…and into a world where your cares and stresses are left behind. It’s a world where the weather is warmer, the people are friendlier, the food is tastier, and the music is “blue-sier”.  This two-day festival takes place along the scenic Cape Fear River at the Fort Fisher Air Force Recreational Area in Kure Beach.  There will be crafts, music, and fine wine tasting. Children will stay entertained for hours as they enjoy magicians, juggling acts, clowns and much more in the Kidz Zone.  To learn more about the Pleasure Island Seafood, Blues & Jazz Festival or Wilmington real estate contact me at 910-431-9395 or go to my website at www.livingbythecoast.com.

If you are heading to Kure Beach this weekend you will need to leave the pooch at home.  Kure Beach officials have voted to keep the “no dog policy” intact.  Many Kure Beach residents have approached the Town Council asking them to let them have leashed dogs on the beach during the summer months.  Leashed dogs will be allowed back on the beach in October.  To learn more about Kure Beach or Wilmington Area Real Estate contact me at 910-431-9395. 

Currently the listings at Carolina Beach range from $129,000 for a 1 bedroom, 1 bath condo going up to $2,800,000 for a 3 bedroom, 3.5 bath waterfront home.  Kure Beach ranges from $205,000 for a 1 bedroom, 1 bath condo and at the high point is a 5 bedroom, 4.5 bath ocean front home for $2,295,000.  There is a home for everyone at these beaches!  To learn more about Kure Beach & Carolina Beach Real Estate contact me at 910-431-9395.

Last week I hosted an open house at Ocean Palms in Carolina Beach. Carolina Beach is located over the bridge just south of Wilmington on Pleasure Island.  After the open house, another agent and I drove south to Kure Beach and to the north end of Carolina Beach to look for ocean front property for a client.  If you are looking for ocean front or beach property, Carolina Beach is a great place to buy right now, there are quite a few lots available and the prices are great.  To learn more about Carolina Beach or Wilmington Real Estate contact me at 910-431-9395.

• TRICK-OR-TREAT Under the Sea will take place in Kure Beach at the Aquarium at Ft. Fisher on Thursday, October 26th from 5-8:30pm. This event provides a chance to test out Halloween costumes a little early and do some indoor trick-or-treating at the candy stations which will be located throughout the aquarium. The evening will be packed with aquatically themed Halloween fun for all ages, including a costume contest, crafts, storytelling, a haunted house and “scary” surprises. This is a safe atmosphere and would make a great family night HOLIDAY MARKET…

• A SHOPPING EXTRAVEGANZA is being held Friday the 27th through Sunday the 29th at the CFCC Schwartz Center at 610 N. Front Street in historic downton Wilmington. The hours on Friday are 6-9pm, Saturday 9-6pm and Sunday 11-5pm. This is a fundraiser held by the Wilmington Junior League that offers consumers opportunity to shop for unique specialties from across the country.

• FOURTH FRIDAY GALLERY NIGHTS will be held on October 27th in historic downtown Wilmington. Enjoy your Fiday night by touring downtown galleries and art studios. Five new stops have been added: Barouke, Crescent Moon, Corporate Canvas, Independent Art Company, New Elements Gallery, Peacocks Fine Art, Ronald Williams Gallery, The Golden Gallery, The Wilmington Gallery, The WHQR Gallery and Three Hounds Gallery. This is a wonderful opportunity for anyone who enjoys the local Wilmington art venues. Maps are available at each location.To learn more about Wilmington Weekend Events or Wilmington Real Estate call me at 910-431-9395.