Wednesday, February 4, 2009

UPCOMING EVENT REMINDER

What goes better with Football than great OYSTERS and BEER? – Enjoying all three at the Shuckin’ Shack of course! - Matt will be offering "All You Can Eat" Steamed Oysters for $16.50, Low Country Boils for $18.50; Coors Light for $1.50; Domestic Buckets of Beer for $10.00 and $5.00 Bloody Mary’s. There will also be t-shirt and cooler giveaways along with a Dos Equis LED light giveaway. So, come by and watch America’s Greatest Game on one of the many big screen televisions at the Shack. Shuckin Shack Oyster Bar is located at 6A N. Lake Park Boulevard in Carolina Beach. www.pleasureislandoysterbar.com

Fort Fisher Ferry to Re-open February 2nd – It seems like it has been forever but it’s only been two months. The ramp renovations are now complete. On Monday, February 2nd, the Fort Fisher Ferry will resume its regular schedule with the first ferry scheduled to leave Southport at 5:30 a.m. Anyone having a Commuter Pass that was valid during December or January can have their pass expiration date extended for two months. For the complete Ferry schedule, please visit:
http://www.ncdot.org/transit/ferry/routes/schedule/route008.html

Shanty’s Beach and Blues Club Grand Opening – The Official Grand Opening of Shanty’s Beach and Blues Club is coming! Join DeeJay Salty Dawg on Friday, February 6th for live music with the Holiday Band from 8:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. Cover charge is $5.00 for members and $10.00 for non members. Then, come back on February 7th starting at noon for free hot dogs. Also, from 7:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m., shag along with DJ Lanny Elmore. Shanty’s will also be offering $2.00 domestic beers. Shanty’s is located at 103 N. Lake Park Boulevard, just above El Zarape. For more information please call 599-3366.

Pleasure Island Drama Club – Although Friday Night Live has been temporarily discontinued, the Drama Club has plenty to offer including their very first production entitled "Big Bad". This is the story of the Big Bad Wolf who is slapped with a class-action lawsuit by the countless quirky characters he has wronged. Now, the 2 greatest legal minds in the enchanted Forest, the Evil Stepmother and Fairy Godmother, will clash in a trial that will be remembered forever. As a bonus, the audience will be able to participate as they are charged with being the jury and will decide the Big Bad Wolf’s fate. "Big Bad" will be playing at the Katie B. Hines Senior Center on Cape Fear Boulevard February 6th, 7th and 8th. The cost is $5.00 per person. Show times are 7:00 p.m. on Friday and Saturday and 3:00 p.m. on Sunday. Tickets must be purchased in advance by calling 264-7379. www.pleasureisalnddramaclub.com

American Legion Monthly Fish Fry - On Friday, February 6th from 11 am to 7 pm, the American Legion Post 129 will host their monthly fish fry. The price is $8.00 per person and includes fresh fried fish with cole slaw, potato salad, corn on the cob and hushpuppies. There is free delivery with an order of 10 or more plates. For more information please contact the American Legion at 458-4253. The Legion Post is located at 1500 Bridge Barrier Road, near the Post Office.

Wednesday, January 28, 2009

Monday, January 26, 2009

Carolina and Kure Beach
Real Estate Update
W/E 1/18/09


Carolina Beach
New Residential Listings for Carolina Beach

700 S 5th Street $325,000
108 S Lake Park Blvd. # 103 $135,400
613 Raleigh Avenue $329,000
105 Florida Avenue $425,000
1415 Canal Drive # 1-L $299,000
1602 Carolina Beach Avenue # 1 $849,900
609 Spencer Farlow Drive # 22 $149,950
1308 Carolina Beach Avenue N $410,000
710 Carolina Beach Avenue N # 3-A $290,000
1618 Canal Drive # E-18 $179,000
111 Florida Avenue # 3 $314,000
111 Florida Avenue $439,900

Pending Sales for Carolina Beach
1209 Swordfish Lane Unit 1 $299,900

Sold - For Carolina Beach
650 Saint Joseph Street # 103 $390,000
1417 Canal Drive # 2 $255,000


Total Homes Currently Listed for Carolina Beach

430 Homes Listed between $95,000 and $4,000,000


Kure Beach
New Residential Listings for Kure Beach

817 Ketch Court $599,900
449 N Fort Fisher Blvd. $639,900
304 Kure Dunes Lane $695,000
208 Marquesa Way $799,900
309 S Third Avenue # B $415,000
803 Alabama Avenue $495,000
925 General Whiting Blvd. $499,900


Pending Homes Currently Listed for Kure Beach

821 Settlers Lane $334,900
1100 S Fort Fisher Blvd. # 1105 $399,900
303 Alabama Avenue # B $395,000


Sold – Kure Beach

None


Total Homes Currently Listed In Kure Beach

143 Homes Listed between $175,000 and $2,299,000


Lots and Land- Carolina & Kure Beach
New Lot Listing – Carolina Beach and Kure Beach

224 Marquesa Way # 10 $269,900
209 Marquesa Way # 3 $369,900
1227 Saint Joseph Street $129,900
817 Canal Drive $1,190,000


Pending Lot Sales – Carolina Beach and Kure Beach

None


Sold Lots – Carolina Beach and Kure Beach

None


Total Lots Currently Listed

163 Lots Listed between $75,000 and $9,700,000

Tuesday, January 13, 2009

Carolina and Kure Beach
Real Estate Update
W/E 1/04/09


Carolina Beach
New Residential Listings for Carolina Beach

1615 S Lake Park Blvd. # 102 $199,900
108 S Lake Park Blvd. # 207 $385,900
1200 Saint Joseph Street # 69 $275,000
519 Canal Drive # 6 $375,600
319 Atlanta Avenue $225,000
606 Greenville Avenue $235,000
1112 Merchant Lane $1,295,000
1101 S Lake Park Blvd. # 1 $299,000

Pending Sales for Carolina Beach
200 Tennessee Avenue # 1 $325,000
309 Carolina Beach Avenue S # 1 $489,900

Sold - For Carolina Beach
505 Atlanta Avenue $140,000


Total Homes Currently Listed for Carolina Beach

417 Homes Listed between $109,000 and $4,000,000


Kure Beach
New Residential Listings for Kure Beach

517 Shell Drive $385,900
1713 Spot Lane $450,000


Pending Homes Currently Listed for Kure Beach

None


Sold – Kure Beach

429 Settlers Lane $350,000


Total Homes Currently Listed In Kure Beach

139 Homes Listed between $199,000 and $2,299,000


Lots and Land- Carolina & Kure Beach
New Lot Listing – Carolina Beach and Kure Beach

1026 Bennet Lane $158,000
319 Atlanta Avenue $225,000


Pending Lot Sales – Carolina Beach and Kure Beach

407 Fayetteville Avenue $90,000


Sold Lots – Carolina Beach and Kure Beach

None

Total Lots Currently Listed

163 Lots Listed between $75,000 and $9,700,000

Friday, January 9, 2009

Upcoming Event Reminder

"Fear Factor" is coming to Friday Night Live at the Pleasure Island Drama Club. You’ve seen the show on television now you can get a taste of it first hand! Tonight starting at 6:00 p.m., kids from 4th grade through 8th grade are invited to attend Fear Factor Night at the Club House. Come out and test your mental and physical abilities if you dare. Admission is $10.00. The Club House is located at 1016 N. Lake Park Blvd., #19, in Carolina Beach. For more information see www.pleasureislanddramaclub.com

For those who haven’t heard, the Carolina Shag Club is now Shanty’s Beach and Blues Club. New owner, David Wade, would like to introduce the club to you with a soft opening on Saturday, January 10th starting at 3:30 p.m. Annual membership dues are $15/person or $20/couple. Please contact David Wade at shantysbeachclub@yahoo.com for more information and to obtain your membership card in advance.

In case you haven’t travelled over the bridge lately, Staples in Monkey Junction is now open. Come out and join our (soon to be) newest member for their Grand Opening Celebration on Saturday, January 10th at 9:00 a.m. Make sure to get there early as Staples will be offering special deals to its customers. The new Staples is located at 5613 Carolina Beach Road next to Home Depot. www.staples.com

The Ashley High School PTO in conjunction with Ocean Grill & Tiki Bar have teamed up for school spirit night. On the 2nd Monday of each month, the Ocean Grill has agreed to donate 20% of your bill to the PTO. Even better, for the entire month of January, the Ocean Grill’s dinner menu is 50% off. Just mention to the hostess or your server that you are there to support Ashley High School. The first night for the Ashley High School Spirit Night will be Monday, January 12th so make sure to head out to Ocean Grill & Tiki Bar for great food, at 50% off, with 20% of your bill going to this wonderful High School and Organization. For a complete menu from the Ocean Grill, visit them on the web at www.oceangrill.us

This past year’s Annual Membership Dinner certainly was an event to remember. Our own Jimmy Lippard of Pleasure Island Photography was there and captured hundreds of wonderful photos of our group. Jimmy would like you to know that these pictures are available for purchase on his website. Click on the link below for direct access.
http://pleasureislandphotography.smugmug.com/Pleasure%20Island%20Chamber%20of%20Commerce

Fort Fisher State Historic Site is holding their annual "Fort Fisher Then and Now" event on Saturday, January 17th from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. This will mark the 144th Anniversary of the 2nd Battle. Highlights of the event will feature a 3-D Civil War Photography Show, artillery & Infantry demos, Wet Plate photography demos, a hands-on children’s activity area and period music. Tickets for the 3-D show are $5 for adults and $3 for kids age 12 and under. For more information, visit their website at
http://www.nchistoricsites.org/fisher/fisher.htm

The North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher is celebrating the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday by waiving admission fees. The 2009 holiday falls on Monday, January 19th. This is one of two holidays that the aquarium reserves for the public to visit without an admission charge. For more information on the Aquarium, please go to their website at http://www.ncaquariums.com

Upcoming Event Reminder

"Fear Factor" is coming to Friday Night Live at the Pleasure Island Drama Club. You’ve seen the show on television now you can get a taste of it first hand! Tonight starting at 6:00 p.m., kids from 4th grade through 8th grade are invited to attend Fear Factor Night at the Club House. Come out and test your mental and physical abilities if you dare. Admission is $10.00. The Club House is located at 1016 N. Lake Park Blvd., #19, in Carolina Beach. For more information see www.pleasureislanddramaclub.com

For those who haven’t heard, the Carolina Shag Club is now Shanty’s Beach and Blues Club. New owner, David Wade, would like to introduce the club to you with a soft opening on Saturday, January 10th starting at 3:30 p.m. Annual membership dues are $15/person or $20/couple. Please contact David Wade at shantysbeachclub@yahoo.com for more information and to obtain your membership card in advance.

In case you haven’t travelled over the bridge lately, Staples in Monkey Junction is now open. Come out and join our (soon to be) newest member for their Grand Opening Celebration on Saturday, January 10th at 9:00 a.m. Make sure to get there early as Staples will be offering special deals to its customers. The new Staples is located at 5613 Carolina Beach Road next to Home Depot. www.staples.com

The Ashley High School PTO in conjunction with Ocean Grill & Tiki Bar have teamed up for school spirit night. On the 2nd Monday of each month, the Ocean Grill has agreed to donate 20% of your bill to the PTO. Even better, for the entire month of January, the Ocean Grill’s dinner menu is 50% off. Just mention to the hostess or your server that you are there to support Ashley High School. The first night for the Ashley High School Spirit Night will be Monday, January 12th so make sure to head out to Ocean Grill & Tiki Bar for great food, at 50% off, with 20% of your bill going to this wonderful High School and Organization. For a complete menu from the Ocean Grill, visit them on the web at www.oceangrill.us

This past year’s Annual Membership Dinner certainly was an event to remember. Our own Jimmy Lippard of Pleasure Island Photography was there and captured hundreds of wonderful photos of our group. Jimmy would like you to know that these pictures are available for purchase on his website. Click on the link below for direct access.
http://pleasureislandphotography.smugmug.com/Pleasure%20Island%20Chamber%20of%20Commerce

Fort Fisher State Historic Site is holding their annual "Fort Fisher Then and Now" event on Saturday, January 17th from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. This will mark the 144th Anniversary of the 2nd Battle. Highlights of the event will feature a 3-D Civil War Photography Show, artillery & Infantry demos, Wet Plate photography demos, a hands-on children’s activity area and period music. Tickets for the 3-D show are $5 for adults and $3 for kids age 12 and under. For more information, visit their website at
http://www.nchistoricsites.org/fisher/fisher.htm

The North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher is celebrating the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday by waiving admission fees. The 2009 holiday falls on Monday, January 19th. This is one of two holidays that the aquarium reserves for the public to visit without an admission charge. For more information on the Aquarium, please go to their website at http://www.ncaquariums.com

Monday, January 5, 2009

Real Estate Update - W/E 12/28/08

Carolina and Kure Beach
Real Estate Update
W/E 12/28/08


Carolina Beach
New Residential Listings for Carolina Beach

906 Grand Bahama Drive $1,195,000
1002 Carolina Beach Ave. N $689,000
1103 Carolina Beach Ave. N #1 $699,000
1103 Carolina Beach Ave. N #2 $699,000
616 Canal Drive $214,900

Pending Sales for Carolina Beach
512 Augusta Avenue (Auction) $249,000
400 Virginia Avenue # 205-C $205,000

Sold - For Carolina Beach
1415 Canal Drive # 1-L $270,000

Total Homes Currently Listed for Carolina Beach

409 Homes Listed between $99,900 and $4,000,000


Kure Beach
New Residential Listings for Kure Beach

None

Pending Homes Currently Listed for Kure Beach

None

Sold – Kure Beach

802 Largo Way $360,000
325 N 3rd Avenue # B $415,500


Total Homes Currently Listed In Kure Beach

138 Homes Listed between $199,000 and $2,299,000


Lots and Land- Carolina & Kure Beach
New Lot Listing – Carolina Beach and Kure Beach


222 Florida Avenue $249,900

Pending Lot Sales – Carolina Beach and Kure Beach

1411 Mackerel Lane $125,000

Sold Lots – Carolina Beach and Kure Beach

None