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	<description>Vacation Relocation and Real Estate Planning Guide to Coastal Carolina, NC, SC Where to Stay, Golf, Shop, Dine, Attractions, Buy Real Estate and More!</description>
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		<title>Betty&#8217;s Waterfront Restaurant</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 24 Apr 2012 18:22:28 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Specializes in great local seafood. Dine inside or outside on Betty&#8217;s Waterfront deck! The Thursty Turtle offers all your favorite mixed drinks, beer and wine. Come by car or tie up your boat at Betty&#8217;s dock. 1045 B-Var Road Southwest, Holden Beach, NC 28462 (910) 842-3381 () ?]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://coastalnc.com/?attachment_id=2499" rel="attachment wp-att-2499"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-2499" title="Betty's Waterfront Restaurant" src="http://holdenbeachnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/Bettys-Waterfront-Restaurant1.jpg" alt="" width="220" height="165" /></a>Specializes in great local seafood. Dine inside or outside on Betty&#8217;s Waterfront deck! The Thursty Turtle offers all your favorite mixed drinks, beer and wine.</p>
<p>Come by car or tie up your boat at Betty&#8217;s dock.</p>
<p>1045 B-Var Road Southwest, Holden Beach, NC 28462 (910) 842-3381 () ?</p>
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		<title>The Provision Company</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 24 Apr 2012 18:21:38 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Holden Beach Provision Company serves delicious appetisers, sandwiches and plates all in a nautical atmosphere. Arrive by boat (they have a large, easy to tie up dock right out front) or car. Stop by the “Sand Bar” sownstairs on your way in or walk up, place your order and we’ll deliver it to your [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>T<a href="http://coastalnc.com/?attachment_id=2518" rel="attachment wp-att-2518"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-2518" title="Provision Co" src="http://holdenbeachnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/Provision-Co1.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="225" /></a>he Holden Beach Provision Company serves delicious appetisers, sandwiches and plates all in a nautical atmosphere.</p>
<p>Arrive by boat (they have a large, easy to tie up dock right out front) or car. Stop by the “Sand Bar” sownstairs on your way in or walk up, place your order and we’ll deliver it to your table.</p>
<p>Enjoy a marvelous waterway views from the dining room or step out on the deck to enjoy the live entertainment.</p>
<p>The food, the view and our wonderful staff are going to make the Provision Co a regular stop!</p>
<p>The Provision Company is located on the Intracoastal Waterway, mainland side, facing Holden Beach.</p>
<p>[<a title="Provision Company" href="http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&amp;amp;amp;source=s_q&amp;amp;amp;hl=en&amp;amp;amp;geocode=&amp;amp;amp;q=provision+company,+holden+beach,+nc&amp;amp;amp;sll=37.0625,-95.677068&amp;amp;amp;sspn=36.863178,56.601563&amp;amp;amp;ie=UTF8&amp;amp;amp;cd=1&amp;amp;amp;z=11" target="_blank">Find on Google Map</a>]</p>
<p>Like its counterpart in Southport, Holden Beach Provision Company serves delicious appetisers, sandwiches and plates all in a nautical atmosphere.</p>
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		<title>Ocean Isle Concert Schedule</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 24 Apr 2012 18:19:29 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>gary</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[All you shaggers out there get ready to enjoy this summer&#8217;s slate of music geared toward your interests. The Ocean Isle Beach Concert Series returns May 25 through August 31, 2012 with its usual focus on beach music. If you&#8217;re into Beach Music you are in luck. The rest of you well&#8230; you can still [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong><strong></strong></strong><img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-5249" title="DocRocksCrowdHorz" src="http://oceanislebeach.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/DocRocksCrowdHorz-300x199.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="199" />All you shaggers out there get ready to enjoy this summer&#8217;s slate of music geared toward your interests. The Ocean Isle Beach Concert Series returns May 25  through August 31, 2012 with its usual focus on beach music.</p>
<p>If you&#8217;re into Beach Music you are in luck. The rest of you well&#8230; you can still hear local Ocean Isle Beach favorites &#8220;Bailout&#8221; live at Sharky&#8217;s Waterfront Restaurant at least once a month playing a variety of great classic rock, blues and more</p>
<p><strong>&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;-</strong></p>
<p><strong><strong>May 25, 2012</strong><strong> &#8211; </strong></strong><strong><strong>Ocean Isle Beach Concert Series</strong></strong></p>
<p>6:30PM – 8:00PM On the stage in the parking lot at Museum of Coastal Carolinas on Ocean Isle Beach</p>
<p><strong>&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;-</strong></p>
<p><strong><strong>June 1, 2012 &#8211; Ocean Isle Beach Concert Series</strong></strong></p>
<p>6:30PM – 8:00PM On the stage in the parking lot at Museum of Coastal Carolinas on Ocean Isle Beach</p>
<p><strong>Too Much Silvia</strong></p>
<p><strong>&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;-</strong></p>
<p><strong><strong>June 8, 2012 &#8211; Ocean Isle Beach Concert Series</strong></strong></p>
<p>6:30PM – 8:00PM On the stage in the parking lot at Museum of Coastal Carolinas on Ocean Isle Beach</p>
<p><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: 800;">Fat Jack</span></p>
<p><strong>&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;-</strong></p>
<p><strong><strong>June 15, 2012</strong><strong> &#8211; Ocean Isle Beach Concert Series</strong></strong></p>
<p>6:30PM – 8:00PM On the stage in the parking lot at Museum of Coastal Carolinas on Ocean Isle Beach</p>
<p><strong>The Imitations</strong></p>
<p><strong><strong>&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;-</strong></strong></p>
<p><strong><strong><strong>June 22, 2012 &#8211; Ocean Isle Beach Concert Series</strong></strong></strong></p>
<p>6:30PM – 8:00PM On the stage in the parking lot at Museum of Coastal Carolinas on Ocean Isle Beach</p>
<p><strong>Continental Divide</strong></p>
<p><strong><strong><strong> </strong>&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;-</strong></strong></p>
<p><strong><strong><strong>June 29, 2012- Ocean Isle Beach Concert Series</strong></strong></strong></p>
<p>6:30PM – 8:00PM On the stage in the parking lot at Museum of Coastal Carolinas on Ocean Isle Beach<strong><strong><strong> </strong></strong></strong></p>
<p><strong>Holiday Band</strong></p>
<p><strong>&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;-</strong></p>
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<p><strong><strong><strong>July 6, 2012 &#8211; Ocean Isle Beach Concert Series</strong></strong></strong></p>
<p>6:30PM – 8:00PM On the stage in the parking lot at Museum of Coastal Carolinas on Ocean Isle Beach</p>
<p><strong><strong><strong>Craig Woolard Band (CWB)</strong></strong></strong></p>
<p><strong><strong>&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;-</strong></strong></p>
<p><strong><strong><strong>July 13, 2012 &#8211; Ocean Isle Beach Concert Series</strong></strong></strong></p>
<p>6:30PM – 8:00PM On the stage in the parking lot at Museum of Coastal Carolinas on Ocean Isle Beach</p>
<p><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: 900;">Band of Oz</span></p>
<p><strong><strong>&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;-</strong></strong></p>
<p><strong><strong><strong>July 20, 2012 &#8211; Ocean Isle Beach Concert Series</strong></strong></strong></p>
<p>6:30PM – 8:00PM On the stage in the parking lot at Museum of Coastal Carolinas on Ocean Isle Beach</p>
<p><strong>Gold Rush</strong></p>
<p><strong><strong>&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;-</strong></strong></p>
<p><strong><strong><strong>July 27, 2012 &#8211; Ocean Isle Beach Concert Series</strong></strong></strong></p>
<p>6:30PM – 8:00PM On the stage in the parking lot at Museum of Coastal Carolinas on Ocean Isle Beach</p>
<p><strong><strong><strong>Blackwater Rhythm &amp; Blues </strong></strong></strong></p>
<p><strong><strong>&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;-</strong></strong></p>
<p><strong><strong><strong>August 3, 2012 &#8211; Ocean Isle Beach Concert Series</strong></strong></strong></p>
<p>6:30PM – 8:00PM On the stage in the parking lot at Museum of Coastal Carolinas on Ocean Isle Beach</p>
<p><strong>Carolina Breakers</strong></p>
<p><strong><strong>&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;-</strong></strong></p>
<p><strong><strong><strong>August 10, 2012 &#8211; Ocean Isle Beach Concert Series</strong></strong></strong></p>
<p>6:30PM – 8:00PM On the stage in the parking lot at Museum of Coastal Carolinas on Ocean Isle Beach</p>
<p><strong>Davis Messina Band</strong></p>
<p><strong><strong>&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;-</strong></strong></p>
<p><strong><strong><strong>August</strong><strong> 17, 2012 &#8211; Ocean Isle Beach Concert Series</strong></strong></strong></p>
<p>6:30PM – 8:00PM On the stage in the parking lot at Museum of Coastal Carolinas on Ocean Isle Beach</p>
<p><strong>Sea Cruz</strong></p>
<p><strong><strong>&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;-</strong></strong></p>
<p><strong><strong><strong>August</strong><strong> 24, 2012 &#8211; Ocean Isle Beach Concert Series</strong></strong></strong></p>
<p>6:30PM – 8:00PM On the stage in the parking lot at Museum of Coastal Carolinas on Ocean Isle Beach</p>
<p><strong>Atlantic Groove</strong></p>
<p><strong><strong>&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;-</strong></strong></p>
<p><strong><strong><strong>August</strong><strong> 31, 2012 &#8211; Ocean Isle Beach Concert Series</strong></strong></strong></p>
<p>6:30PM – 8:00PM On the stage in the parking lot at Museum of Coastal Carolinas on Ocean Isle Beach</p>
<p><strong>Legends of Beach </strong></p>
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		<title>Holden Concert Schedule</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 24 Apr 2012 18:18:19 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>gary</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Get ready for a fun time at Holden Beach! Dance a little and smile a lot! Every Sunday night at 6:30, May 27th through September 2nd, 2012. Music ranges from beach music to jazz, or even a marine corp band. Refreshments are on sale to help fund the events, so be sure to bring a [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://coastalnc.com/test/2449-autosave/" rel="attachment wp-att-2452"><img class="size-medium wp-image-2452 alignleft" title="Holden Concert" src="http://holdenbeachnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/Holden-Concert-300x225.jpg" alt="" width="219" height="165" /></a>Get ready for a fun time at Holden Beach! Dance a little and smile a lot!</p>
<p><strong>Every Sunday night at 6:30, May 27th through September 2nd, 2012.</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: left;">Music ranges from beach music to jazz, or even a marine corp band.</p>
<p style="text-align: left;">Refreshments are on sale to help fund the events, so be sure to bring a little of cash.</p>
<p><strong>May 27th: The Imitations (Beach/Motown)</strong><br />
<strong> June 3rd: Gold Rush (Beach/Variety)</strong><br />
<strong> June 10th: Jaded Mayberry (Blues/Southern Rock)</strong><br />
<strong> June 17th: Quiet Storm (Beach/Variety)</strong><br />
<strong> June 24th: Brickhouse (Funk/Top 40)</strong><br />
<strong> July 1st: Carolina Breakers (Beach/Variety)</strong><br />
<strong> July 8th: Rick Strickland Band (Beach/Variety)</strong><br />
<strong> July 15th: The Entertainers (Beach/Variety)</strong><br />
<strong> July 22nd: Craig Woolard Band (Beach/Variety)</strong><br />
<strong> July 29th: Sea Cruz (Beach/Variety)</strong><br />
<strong> August 5th: The Fabulous Daddy O’s (Beach/Variety)</strong><br />
<strong> August 12th: UBU The Band (Beach/Variety)</strong><br />
<strong> August 19th: GB4 (Classic rock/Blues)</strong><br />
<strong> August 26th: Breeze Band (Beach/Variety)</strong><br />
<strong> Sept 2nd: The Imitations (Beach/Motown)</strong></p>
<p>The Concerts by the Sea events are sponsored by the Holden Beach Merchants Association.  Support our community and find more information here: <a title="Holden Beach Merchants Association" href="http://www.hbmerch.com/events/concerts-under-the-bridge">Holden Beach Merchants Association</a></p>
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		<title>Days at the Docks Festival</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 24 Apr 2012 18:15:10 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>gary</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Started in the 1980s, the Springtime festival called “Day at the Docks” host over 50 arts and crafts vendors and a dozen food vendors. This year the Days at the Docks event is being held on April 28 &#38; 29, 2012, with vendors selling their wares from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm under the Holden [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-653" title="Sullivan" src="http://holdenbeachnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/Sullivan.jpg" alt="Sullivan" width="169" height="169" />Started in the 1980s, the Springtime festival called “Day at the Docks” host over 50 arts and crafts vendors and a dozen food vendors. This year the <em>Days at the Docks</em> event is being held on April 28 &amp; 29, 2012, with vendors selling their wares from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm under the Holden Beach Bridge.</p>
<p>Day at the Docks is free to the public with free parking and free live entertainment all day. Live music starts around 11:00 a.m.</p>
<p>This year there will be a King Mackerel Fishing Tournament, inflatable rides for the kids, huge kites flying overhead and a horseshoe tournament.</p>
<p>Around 3 pm (depending on the tides), the world famous “Bopple Race” takes place. Buy your “Bopples” from any merchant prior to or at the festival for a dollar.</p>
<p>The Holden Beach Mayor and commissioners toss the “Bopples” from the atop the Holden Beach bridge and the currents carry them toward the designated finish line. If your Bopple is first or <img class="alignleft size-full  wp-image-657" title="foodvend-1" src="http://holdenbeachnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/foodvend-1.jpg" alt="foodvend-1" width="169" height="160" />second to cross the finish line, you win a handsome prize. What’s a “Bopple?” Sorry, you’ll have to attend to find that out.</p>
<p>If you are interested in being an arts and crafts vendor at Day at the Docks, you may download the <a href="http://www.hbmerch.com/wp-content/uploads/2011-Day-at-Dock-Art-Craft-Forms1.pdf">Arts and Crafts Application Form</a> Here.</p>
<p>If you are interested in being a food vendor for Day at the Docks, you may download the <a href="http://www.hbmerch.com/wp-content/uploads/2011-Day-at-Dock-Food-Forms1.pdf">Food Vendor Application Form</a> here.</p>
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		<title>Wilmington, NC</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 24 Apr 2012 13:32:52 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>gary</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Wilmington was named in honor of Spencer Compton, the Earl of Wilmington, who was Prime Minister under George II. Wilmington was settled on the Cape Fear River and offers its historic downtown with its one mile long Riverwalk as a main tourist attraction. It is minutes away from nearby beaches. The National Trust for Historic [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://coastalnc-wilmington.com/" target="_blank"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-2700" title="logo-2" src="http://coastalnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/logo-2.jpg" alt="" width="70" height="70" /></a>Wilmington was named in honor of Spencer Compton, the Earl of Wilmington, who was Prime Minister under George II.</p>
<p>Wilmington was settled on the Cape Fear River and offers its historic downtown with its one mile long Riverwalk as a main tourist attraction. It is minutes away from nearby beaches. The National Trust for Historic Preservation named Wilmington, North Carolina one of its 2008 Dozen Distinctive Destinations. City residents have the advantage of living nestled between the river and the ocean with Wrightsville Beach a short 20 minute drive from downtown.</p>
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<p>Click to go to: <a title="CoastalNC-Wilmington.com" href="http://CoastalNC-Wilmington.com" target="_blank">CoastalNC-Wilmington.com</a> is a site dedicated to Vacation Planning and Coastal Living. Find information on Wilmington, NC Hotels, Shopping, Restaurants, Golf, Real Estate and much more.<span id="more-2699"></span></p>
<p>In 2003 the city received, through an act of Congress, the designation of &#8220;A Coast Guard City&#8221;. The city is also home port for the USCGC Diligence, a United States Coast Guard medium endurance cutter.</p>
<p>Wilmington is also known as the childhood home of basketball great Michael Jordan and journalist David Brinkley; famous Wilmington natives include Robert Ruark, Sonny Jurgenson, Charles Kuralt, Charlie Daniels, Roman Gabriel, Meadowlark Lemon, Trot Nixon and Alge Crumpler.</p>
<p>It is also home to the World War II Battleship USS North Carolina. Now a war memorial, the ship is open to public tours and is on display across from the downtown port area.</p>
<p>The town is home to the University of North Carolina Wilmington, the Wilmington Hammerheads USL soccer team, the training camp site for the Charlotte Bobcats and the Cape Fear Museum.</p>
<p>The city has become a major center of American film and television production; motion pictures such as A Walk To Remember, Blue Velvet, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Empire Records, Cape Fear, Black Knight, 28 Days, The Crow (death place of Brandon Lee), Nights in Rodanthe and the controversial Dakota Fanning film Hounddog; as well as television shows such as Matlock, Surface, The WB&#8217;s Dawson&#8217;s Creek and One Tree Hill have been produced here.</p>
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		<title>Southport, NC</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 24 Apr 2012 13:28:15 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Southport is a quaint waterfront town located at the mouth of the Cape Fear River, the Intracoastal Waterway and the Atlantic Ocean. Oak tree lined avenues and beautiful historic homes make up most of Southport but the town center features 15 antique shops, restaurants, historic sites, the Southport Maritime Museam, art galleries and quiet, relaxing [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-2697" title="logo-1" src="http://coastalnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/logo-1.jpg" alt="" width="70" height="70" />Southport is a quaint waterfront town located at the mouth of the Cape Fear River, the Intracoastal Waterway and the Atlantic Ocean.</p>
<p>Oak tree lined avenues and beautiful historic homes make up most of Southport but the town center features 15 antique shops, restaurants, historic sites, the Southport Maritime Museam, art galleries and quiet, relaxing parks.</p>
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<p>CLICK HERE TO VISIT:<a href="http://townofsouthportnc.com" target="_blank"><img title="southportlogogif" src="http://coastalnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/11/southportlogogif.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="104" /></a></p>
<p>A site dedicated to Vacation Planning and Coastal Living. Find information on Southport NC Hotels, Resorts, Rental Cottages, Restaurants, Golf, Real Estate and much more.</p>
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		<title>Shallotte, NC</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 24 Apr 2012 13:24:22 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Shallotte is home to many nationally franchised restaurants, lodging facilities and stores. Many professional offices are located here as well. There are also a number of fine local restaurants and shops. Shallotte is home to some excellent Golf Courses including Brunswick County&#8217;s First course &#8211; Brierwood Golf Course and Arnold Palmer&#8217;s latest design &#8211; River&#8217;s [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-2693" title="logo" src="http://coastalnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/logo.jpg" alt="" width="70" height="70" />Shallotte is home to many nationally franchised restaurants, lodging facilities and stores. Many professional offices are located here as well. There are also a number of fine local restaurants and shops.</p>
<p>Shallotte is home to some excellent Golf Courses including Brunswick County&#8217;s First course &#8211; Brierwood Golf Course and Arnold Palmer&#8217;s latest design &#8211; River&#8217;s Edge Golf Course. There are more than thirty more within a 20 minute drive and over 100 within an hour&#8217;s drive.</p>
<p>Shallotte lies between the historic port of Wilmington, N.C. and the tourist attractions of Myrtle Beach, S.C.. Although Shallotte has grown over the years, it has maintained its small town leisurely charm.</p>
<p>It&#8217;s a great place for vacationers to stay and enjoy the restaurants, shopping, the area beaches, golf courses and other attractions.</p>
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<p>ShallotteNC.com is a site dedicated to Vacation Planning and Coastal Living. Find information on Holden Beach, NC Hotels, Resorts, Rental Cottages, Restaurants, Golf, Real Estate and much more.</p>
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		<title>Calabash, NC</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 24 Apr 2012 13:16:34 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Calabash NC is a quaint waterfront town located on the Calabash River, the Intracoastal Waterway and the Atlantic Ocean. Shrimp boats and fishing charter boats are plentiful along the riverfront. Fresh seafood is unloaded daily to be served in the over forty restaurants in town. Oak tree lined avenues make up most of Calabash but [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Calabash NC is a quaint waterfront town located on the Calabash River, the Intracoastal Waterway and the Atlantic Ocean. Shrimp boats and fishing charter boats are plentiful along the riverfront. Fresh seafood is unloaded daily to be served in the over forty restaurants in town.</p>
<p>Oak tree lined avenues make up most of Calabash but the town features shops, restaurants, art galleries and much more. There are also over a dozen top golf courses in the town within ten miles making it one of the top golf destinations in the country.</p>
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<p>CLICK HERE TO VISIT:<a href="http://calabashtown.com" target="_blank"><img title="calabashlogogif" src="http://coastalnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/11/calabashlogogif.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="104" /></a></p>
<p>A site dedicated to Vacation Planning and Coastal Living.</p>
<p>Find information on Calabash, NC Hotels, Resorts, Rental Cottages, Restaurants, Golf, Real Estate and much more.</p>
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		<title>NC Festival by the Sea</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 23 Apr 2012 18:15:40 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Festival by the Sea is a two day event to be held October 27th &#38; 28th, 2012 &#8211; the last full weekend in October. The Holden Beach Merchants Association hosts the very popular “NC Festival by the Sea.” This is the only day of the year that you can walk across the Holden Beach [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://coastalnc.com/calabash-nc-shrimp-boats/314-revision-20/" rel="attachment wp-att-2484"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-2484" title="festival by the sea" src="http://holdenbeachnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/festival-by-the-sea.png" alt="" width="580" height="317" /></a>The Festival by the Sea is a two day event to be held October 27th &amp; 28th, 2012 &#8211; the last full weekend in October. The Holden Beach Merchants Association hosts the very popular “NC Festival by the Sea.” This is the only day of the year that you can walk across the Holden Beach bridge and each year several hundred take that high altitude stroll to stake out the perfect spot to view the parade.</p>
<p>The festival kicks off with a parade down the Holden Beach causeway. This is the only day of the year that you can walk across the Holden Beach bridge and each year several hundred take that high altitude stroll to stake out the perfect spot to view the parade.</p>
<p>Arts and Crafts vendors are open from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm on Sat. and 9:00 am to 4:00 pm on Sun. You’ll want to plan to be onsite for at least a couple of meals and a snack or two, just to sample a tiny portion of the food on hand.</p>
<p>For the competitive sort, there is a horseshoe tournament and a sandcastle building contest.</p>
<p>Children enjoy face painting, huge kites flying overhead and the children’s rides and amusements. There is live musical entertainment both days at Holden Beach’s  Pavilion.</p>
<p>The North Carolina Festival by the Sea is a free event with plenty of free parking.</p>
<p>More info: <a href="http://www.hbmerchants.com/events.html" target="_blank">http://www.hbmerchants.com/events.html</a></p>
<p>Oct 27th &amp; 28th, 2012 – NC Festival by the Sea</p>
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