Family room before finishing touches by R. Richardson Interiors
Seawatch Brisette family room after finishing touches by R. Richardson Interiors
Kitchen before finishing touches by R. Richardson Interiors
Seawatch Brisette kitchen after finishing touches by R. Richardson Interiors
On August 6th, Brunswick Community College held its annual “Dancing With the Brunswick County Stars” event. Now in its third year, the fundraiser raised $274,591.17, which will be used for scholarships and to help pay for textbooks.
“Thank you, Brunswick County, for all you do for Brunswick Community College.” president Stephen Greiner said at Friday’s event.
Susan Lawing, development officer for Brunswick Community College, said that, despite a tough economy, she is overwhelmed Brunswick County residents continue to generously give in a time when money is tight and scholarships are desperately needed. “One of the things that’s continuing to happen because of the economy is more people are coming back to school, and people are needing assistance,”
“I was blown away by the talent,” Clarice Holden said of the performances. “Brunswick County’s coming up in the world. It just kept getting better and better. I was just totally amazed and so thrilled to know that our county has got on board with this.”
“Dancing With the Brunswick County Stars” has raised more than $800,000 in the past three years for Brunswick Community College, and Holden said although she sounds like a broken record praising the residents of Brunswick County for their generosity, they never cease to amaze her.
Seawatch at Sunset Harbor opened a new crabbing pier and kayak and canoe dock Saturday, July 24 for property owners and their guests to enjoy. A ribbon cutting ceremony was held to commemorate the official opening, with activities including a luncheon, new model home tours, and door prize giveaways.
Seawatch owners enjoy their new pier
The ribbon was cut by Seawatch property owner Marty Kohlmeir and his wife, Fran, who were instrumental in the development of the policies for the crabbing pier and dock. Mr. Kohlmeir also currently serves as the community’s chairperson for the Access and Safety Committee.
Following the ceremony, over 100 people, including Mark Saunders, CEO of The Coastal Companies; Deborah Boodro, Vice President of Sales; and Seawatch property owners, their friends and family celebrated with various festivities, one being launching the first kayak from the new dock into Mercer Mill Creek.
First kayak launch from new dock
Emma with the Southport Adventure Co kayaks in Mercer Mill Creek
The pier and dock are located at the Seawatch Kayak and Canoe Clubhouse and offer residents a scenic place for catching fresh blue crabs, a private spot for launching their kayaks and canoes, and an inviting area to meet friends and enjoy panoramic vistas of the pristine savanna and winding tidal creek.
View of Mercer Mill Creek from new dock
Seawatch at Sunset Harbor welcomes two new families to a growing list of full-time residents. Both the Herndon and Kain families made the move to coastal North Carolina in the last few weeks, and they are now settled in their beautiful new Seawatch homes.
Chris and Judy Kain and Cooper, their golden retriever, moved here from a small town just outside of Salt Lake City, Utah. They looked at different communities between Charleston, SC and Wilmington, NC for a couple of years. When they discovered Seawatch, they really liked the location on the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway, next door to the beach and Wilmington. They admired how Seawatch made an effort to preserve the natural surroundings, leaving the trees and native vegetation intact. The quality of the homes and architectural designs were also a factor in their decision to purchase a homesite in Seawatch. Chris liked that Seawatch didn’t put time restrictions on homesite owners to build, like other places they had visited. Their plan was to build four years after their homesite purchase, but if plans changed they didn’t want to be forced to build. The Kain family is enjoying the area, their new neighbors, and the Seawatch community.
June 10, 2010 The Kain Family in their new home at Seawatch
Jenny Herndon is from Orton, VA and, after looking at several communities, she visited Seawatch, toured the Low Country model home, and fell in love with the building quality and attention to detail that Mark Saunders Luxury Homes® provided. She retired from the postal service this year. Jenny has two children and two cats. The “preservation of land” philosophy implemented by Seawatch was a huge draw for Jenny and she still talks about the love of nature that she enjoys today. Jenny walked into the Mark Saunders Luxury Homes Design Center with a handful of sea glass and a tide clock as the corner stones of what her Seawatch home would be built around. She is thrilled, and sometimes pinches herself, for she truly feels she is living her dream. The one thing that Jenny continually says about her home is, “It’s just beautiful!” We are pleased that Jenny is enjoying her new Eastlake Design home and life on the North Carolina coast, and we welcome her as a new resident at Seawatch.
This year’s 4th of July Festival in Southport – North Carolina’s official holiday celebration – was the 215th anniversary of residents and visitors gathering to display their patriotic spirit. First recorded in a newspaper in 1795, the longest running 4th of July commemoration in the state has grown to attact over 60,000 visitors each year.
Highlights included picnics, arts and crafts in the park, a car show, parade, fireworks, firemen’s competition, children’s games, live entertainment, and a stirring Naturalization Ceremony that saw 125 individuals become U.S. citizens. Jeffrey Sapko, US Citizenship and Immigration Services field director, administered the ceremony and exhorted the participants: “Being a United States citizen requires you to do, not just be. Take your citizenship and do something with it. Make it work.”
The southeastern coast of North Carolina offers a tremendous opportunity to both ‘do’ and ‘be.’ With annual events like Southport’s historic 4th of July festival and other activities going on year round, there is plenty to do, but if you’d like to just relax and take in the fresh coastal air, it’s also a great place to simply ‘be.’
Seawatch’s Summer Celebration event has just started, and continues through August 31st, with the unveiling of two brand new model homes, the release of a highly sought-after collection of affordable Designer Series home plans, a special offering on a select group of premier Waterway homesites, and extraordinary opportunities to enjoy the Seawatch at Sunset Harbor lifestyle on the North Carolina coast.
NEW MODEL HOMES
Join us this summer to tour our waterfront community in historic Southport, NC, as two stunning new model homes are unveiled. During your visit five model homes and the community’s amenities will be open so you can experience the lifestyle at southeastern North Carolina’s premier waterfront community. Award-winning model homes feature open floor plans perfect for entertaining and family gatherings, high ceilings and lots of windows to bring the outdoors in, attention to detail, quality craftsmanship and timeless architecture. Our new Craftsman Design model is classically designed with the coastal climate in mind. Open ended rafters, striking hipped roof with ornamental spires, and cupolas allow for natural cooling of the home. Visit this summer and preview five magnificent model homes during our Summer Celebration and experience our unique coastal lifestyle for yourself.
HISTORIC VALUES
Values right now are better than we’ve seen in many, many years! Choice new homesites with incredible views begin in the 80′s and high-quality new coastal homes in the upper 300′s! This will not continue indefinitely. Don’t miss this phenomenal market. We are already seeing the best values and prime locations being acquired today. Now is the time to realize your dream of living on the picturesque Carolina coast!
SPECIAL SUMMER CELEBRATION
The best way to experience Seawatch at Sunset Harbor is to visit. Our special 3-day / 2-night Summer Celebration Package is only available until August 31, 2010 and includes coastal accommodations in the historic town of Southport, fine dining for two, a scenic boat ride on the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway and a private community tour. Join us during our Summer Celebration and stay for only $99 per couple.
For more information call 877.732.9282 today.
Bids were accepted in May 2010 for the construction of a kayak and canoe boat launch pier for Seawatch property owners soon to enjoy! It is located on Mercer Mill Creek directly behind the Seawatch Boathouse, and construction is expected to be completed this summer.
Kayaking in Mercer Mill Creek
Also, Rhonda Richardson Interiors has been retained to furnish the interior of the Seawatch Kayak and Canoe Clubhouse. With the benefit of valuable input received from Seawatch owners, beautiful design plans are underway, including furnishings, art and accessories. These finishing touches will be ordered when the design is completed, and installation is projected for Fall 2010.
Recently announced…the construction of an electronic gate is planned to control access into the northern part of Seawatch at Sunset Harbor, the neighborhoods between Highway 211 and Mercer Mill Creek. The projected completion date is scheduled for fall of this year.
Also planned for fall 2010 is the groundbreaking of the 23-acre Sunset Park amenity campus for Seawatch! The Brunswick County stormwater permit was received in May 2010 and the remaining permits are now being finalized to construct the Junior Olympic swimming pool, owners’ cabana, shade pavilion, bocce courts and children’s playground.
Seawatch Pool - Coming Soon
Heavy roadway construction is progressing at Seawatch on West Nautica Boulevard, the main road to the Ella and Cordellia neighborhoods. Crews and heavy equipment are active in many parts of the Seawatch community. Road construction will continue and will include paving a substantial portion of West Nautica Blvd., all the roadways in the Ella neighborhood at Seawatch and the entry to the Hartley neighborhood.
May 14, 2010 - Road Construction at Seawatch
Earlier this month, Wilmington celebrated the 63rd annual North Carolina Azalea Festival. Gorgeous weather, fun activities for the family, an impressive parade, and a host of street vendors combined for a true festival atmosphere. As always, it was a great family event, with lots to do and see. The festival kicked off on Wednesday, the 7th, with the Queen’s Coronation, with the Goo Goo Dolls performing on Thursday, and the Cole Brothers Circus in town all weekend. The garden tours started on Friday with the ribbon cutting and continued through the weekend, with the antebellum-clad Azalea Belles welcoming visitors to the gardens. The parade on Saturday was impressive, showcasing everything from circus animals to marching bands and antique cars. Also on Saturday, the inflatable slides and rides were set up downtown along the waterway, which was a big hit with the kids, all at no charge. It was a superb event, and just another ingredient of what makes our corner of southeastern North Carolina such a great place to live.
Azalea Festival
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