Today was the opening of the 186,000 square feet Surgical Pavilion at New Hanover Regional Medical Center.  There are 76 surgical prep rooms and 26 operating rooms and plenty of state of the art equipment.  All of the new amenities will mean better care for all of the patients.  This is the first part of the $220 million building plan to be completed.  New Hanover Regional Medical Center is located on South 17th Street in Wilmington.  For more information on this topic or Wilmington Real Estate contact me at 910-431-9395. 

It looks like things are going to cool off this week, just in time for the holiday weekend!  Enjoy the beautiful weather and all of the wonderful 4th of July activities that are going on through the weekend.  To learn more about Wilmington Weather or Wilmington Real Estate contact me at 910-431-9395.

It is time to start protecting all of those vegetables that you planted in the spring.  Many gardeners remember to treat for insects but often forget about other wildlife.  Many times birds and rabbits can spread havoc throughout your garden.  Covering your tomatoes, blueberries and other plants with netting can help save more vegetables for you to enjoy.  To learn about this landscaping tip or Wilmington Real Estate contact me at 910-431-9395. 

The movie theaters at Mayfaire Town Center are offering eight weeks of fun films for kids!  Kids, parents and group leaders all receive free admission.  The first showings will be July 1st through the 3rd at 10 am.  There will be $1 kiddie drinks and $1 popcorn.  This is a great way to beat the heat on a hot summer day and for a great price.  Mayfaire Town Center is located off of Military Cutoff near Wrightsville Beach and Landfall.  To learn more about Summer Movie Magic or Wilmington Real Estate contact me at 910-431-9395. 

 There are some great events happening in the Wilmington area this weekend!  There are also some great Open Houses this weekend and there are a lot of wonderful homes for sale in Wilmington.  Here is the weekend line up:

• RIVERFRONT FARMER’S MARKET, Saturday from 8am-12:30pm in Historic Downtown Wilmington.
• FOURTH FRIDAY GALLERY WALK, Friday from 6-9pm.  Artist discussions, live music, wine food and other traditional art related activities.  At various art galleries in downtown Wilmington.
• FOURTH ANNUAL MAYFAIRE “MUSIC ON THE TOWN” CONCERT SERIES, Friday from 6-9pm.  Free!  At Mayfaire Town Center located off of Military Cutoff across from Landfall.  Pets and coolers welcome. Free!
• CAROLINA BEACH FILM & FIREWORKS SERIES, Thursday and Sunday.  Fireworks on the beach near the boardwalk on Thursday and a movie at Carolina Beach Park every Sunday. 
• DOWNTOWN SUNDOWN CONCERT SERIES, Friday at Riverfront Park in Historic Downtown Wilmington.
• PLEASURE ISLAND FREE SUMMER CONCERT SERIES, Friday at the Fort Fisher Air Force Recreation Area from 6-8 pm.
• CAPE FEAR BLUE MARLIN TOURNAMENT, Thursday through Sunday at Wrightsville Beach Marina.
• TO GILLIAN ON HER 37TH BIRTHDAY, Thursday through Sunday at Thalian Hall.
• SHAKESPEARE ON THE GREEN FESTIVAL, Greenfield Lake Amphitheater located at 3rd Street and Carolina Beach Road.
• 15TH ANNUAL DILIGENCE DASH, Saturday in Downtown Wilmington.  5K race.
• SUMMER FESTIVAL, Saturday, 9 am at the Katie B. Hines Senior Center in Carolina Beach.  Bake shop, crafters, face painting, jewelry, yard sale, snacks, music and much more!
• KURE BEACH DOUBLE SPRINT TRIATHOLON 2008, Sunday at 8 am. 

To learn more about any of these Wilmington Weekend Events or Wilmington Real Estate contact me at 910-431-9395. 

This is a new boat slip listing at Federal Point Yacht Club which is located at Carolina Beach.  This is an upscale club that is located just over the Snows Cut Bridge on the north end of Carolina Beach.  This exclusive yacht club offers many great amenities including a club house complete with a kitchen, fireplace and decks that offer panoramic views, a secluded pool, a picnic area with tables and a grill, laundry facilities, a bath house, water, power and cable.  Federal Point Yacht club is convenient to the Cape Fear River, the Intracoastal Waterway and the ocean!  To learn more about this fabulous boat slip or Wilmington Real Estate contact me at 910-431-9395.

I read today that MSN’s City Guide rated Britts Doughnuts, at Carolina Beach, the second best doughnut in the country!  Britts Donuts have been a tradition in the area for seventy years and now they are a national name!  The doughnuts are made fresh every couple seconds so that when you are ready to eat one they melt in your mouth.  The best part of them is the icing on top and the doughnuts are made the same way they were made back in 1939.  Beware…there is always a line at Britts but it is worth it!  To learn more about Britts Donuts or Carolina Beach Real Estate contact me at 910-431-9395.