sunset beach: Life in the present tense and what we all might have in common - 08/11/13 08:52 AM
 
 
Life in the present tense and what we all might have in common
Speaking in the present tense those of us here in Active Rain do share a commonality ..
We are all here sharing in one way or another. We share opinions, experiences, pictures, videos, recipes, jokes, information and so much more.
We teach, we learn and we do it so willingly. 
 
Karen's From The Present Experiences1. In my present life,
I am a Real Estate Broker/Owner of Sunset Beach and Beyond Realty
with my husband of 37 years Frank. 2. Frank and I are … (11 comments)

sunset beach: Member Spotlight and Birthday Celebrations - 12/11/12 12:24 AM
MEMBER SPOTLIGHT AND BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS
What a special way to celebrate a birthday ...  With someone who started out as a client over three years ago, who has become my dear friend and also shares the same birthday! 
 
Jean and I  have been celebrating our birthday with Frank and Steve since we met them at the Wilmington Airport on Saturday.



We started by going to lunch at Elijah's, a famous restaurant on the Cape Fear River. We were lucky to see the Riverboat go by all decorated for the Holidays.  We were treated to a display from … (13 comments)

sunset beach: Sunset Beach to Host Blood Drive in Sea Trail Plantation - 11/29/12 08:07 AM
Sunset Beach to Host Blood Drive in Sea Trail Plantation What a wonderful thing to do for the holidays. DONATE BLOOD TO THOSE IN NEED ..
THE NEED IS CONSTANT
THE GRATIFICATION IS INSTANT
GIVE BLOOD AND YOU CAN SAVE THREE LIVESBlood is precious and YOU have an opportunity to help save a life by donating. The Sea Trail Blood Drive will be held from 9 am until 1 pm in the Convention Center.  All are welcome but registering in advance will save you from a potential wait. December 17 is the date for the Blood Drive at Sea Trail.  … (3 comments)

sunset beach: Sunset Beach and the Treasure of the Sunset - 11/27/12 08:43 PM
 
Sunset Beach and the Treasure of the SunsetAlmost every single evening those who live and visit Sunset Beach are blessed with some of the most brilliant sunsets I have ever witnessed in my life. It's not that I haven't viewed other sunsets in other areas, they just never seemed as peaceful and quiet as here.


This is the treasure of Sunset Beach, the sunset, the peace and the quiet.  If you are ever in the area, stop by Sunset Beach, park in the parking lot of the gazebo, walk to the beach and watch the sunset. Expect … (8 comments)

sunset beach: Why choose Sunset Beach, North Carolina? - 11/20/12 09:03 PM
Why choose Sunset Beach,North Carolina?
Sunset Beach is known as a quiet and peaceful town with a beach that is small in comparison to others expanding three miles with a multitude of wooden pathways over the picturesque sand dunes.


You won't find high rise condos on the beach, just a few shops for beach supplies, kayak and  bicycle rentals and the necessities like ice cream.


If you like canoeing, kayaking and bird watching, this is the place to be. Lots of peaceful marshes and the Intracoastal Waterway to enjoy.

Spend the day riding your bicycle … (9 comments)

sunset beach: "Call me for an Appointment to see my listing" said the Dual Agent - 11/13/12 07:48 AM
"Call me for an appointment to see my listing", said the Dual Agent."Why should I?", said the Sunset Beach Buyer reading this sentence in the comments section of a listing. "Now wait just one minute"' said the Dual Agent hearing the Sunset Beach Buyer, "I can work both sides if I want to.  I can represent my seller and I can represent you as the Buyer."The Sunset Beach Buyer thinks about it for a minute and asks the Dual Agent, "How can you act in the best interest of both of us? I want to buy the house for the cheapest … (7 comments)

sunset beach: We are officially BIPS Stewards!! - 11/12/12 06:58 AM
 
We are officially BIPS Stewards!!Bird Island Coastal Reserve, Sunset Beach, NCBird Island Preservation Society

We recently attended a meeting of the Bird Island Preservation Society to find out about becoming a Steward. The meeting was held in the home of Bill Ducker, the Chair of the Bird Island Preservation Society. This is a volunteer position where we will walk on the beach during the months of June through August providing an active and visible presence for the public. As Bird Island Preservation Society (BIPS) Stewards, we are looking for the cooperation of the public to obey posted regulations and … (2 comments)

sunset beach: Ana 1, Ana 2, Generation Gap, Don't Think So - 11/07/12 06:47 AM
Ana 1, Ana 2, Generation Gap, Don't Think So
For those of you who feel they may be aging themselves by reminiscing with us ..
The Lawrence Welk Show started in July,1955, the last show was in April, 1982
This past weekend we drove up from Sunset Beach, NC to Virginia Beach, VA to visit family. Mostly it's to visit my Mom, who will turn 87 on Dec. 20 but we have other family there also. Since my dad passed last year at the ripe old age of 91, she has been living with my older sister and her … (20 comments)

sunset beach: Going Green ~ > Solar Trash Compactors at Sunset Beach - 10/29/12 07:17 AM
 
 
Going Green ~>
Solar Trash Compactors at Sunset BeachSunset Beach is Going Green with their Solar Trash Compactors located in the Gazebo parking lot at the beach. 

The Sunset Beach Solar Trash Compactors work by compacting the refuse and then, through sophisticated software, signal the Sunset Beach Public Works Department when the units need to be emptied. The compaction reduces the bulk volume of items to about one-fourth of non-compacted material. The Sunset Beach Solar Trash Compactors will result in cost savings in manpower, fuel, and wear and tear on equipment as well as removing material … (21 comments)

sunset beach: Sunset Beach, NC and the long awaited toilets - 06/06/12 09:22 AM
Sunset Beach, NC and the long awaited toilets
  Sunset Beach, NC is pleased to announce the long awaited toilets have arrived.  That's right folks!!  No more porta-johns.     The long awaited toilets are in place and happily flushing away.  The women have three stalls, a baby changing station and a sink.     That's right, running water to wash your hands, a high speed dryer for drying your hands and the whole place is air-conditioned.   The men have three urinals, one stall, a changing table for babies and a sink.  There is also a handicapped toilet with a … (14 comments)

sunset beach: Sunset Beach, NC Fire Station # 2 Dedication & Ribbon Cutting - 04/09/12 12:11 AM
The Town of Sunset Beach, NC
Invites You to Attend A
Dedication & Ribbon Cutting
For The
New Sunset Beach Fire Station # 2
Old Georgetown Road
Monday, April 911:00 - NoonFollowed by Open House & RefreshmentsEveryone is welcome!
 
 
 
The Sunset Beach Fire Department is always open for public tours of the facility as well as opportunities for "ride alongs" so that interested persons can experience the day-to-day operations of the fire department first hand. 
The Sunset Beach Fire Department is always looking for volunteers as well. To become a volunteer firefighter, please click here for information.
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sunset beach: Happy Easter - 04/07/12 01:43 AM
 
Happy Easter from the Sunset Beach Team!!
 
 
 

 
All WE need to know
 
WE learned from the Easter Bunny!
 
Don't put all your eggs in one basket.
 
Everyone needs a friend who is all ears.
 
There's no such thing as too much candy.
 
All work and no play can make you a basket case.
 
A cute tail attracts a lot of attention.
 
Everyone is entitled to a bad hare day.
 
Let happy thoughts multiply like rabbits.
 
Some body parts should be floppy.
 
Keep your paws … (10 comments)

sunset beach: Sunset Beach, North Carolina is a Paradise that is a well kept secret.. - 03/24/12 07:14 AM
Sunset Beach, North Carolina is a Paradise that is a well kept secret Having lived here for almost nine years I have found Sunset Beach, North Carolina to be a Paradise that is a well kept secret.
Locals want to keep the Sunset Beach area to themselves and most were not happy when the last authentic pontoon swing bridge over the Intracoastal Waterway was replaced by a modern high rise bridge.


The weather is a perfect reason to visit with temperatures rarely below freezing or above the 90's. The average temperature in the winter months is in … (14 comments)

sunset beach: "GREEN", Eco - Friendly Landscapes to Reduce, Reuse and Recycle in Sunset Beach, North Carolina - 02/27/12 10:21 PM
"GREEN", Eco - Friendly Landscapes to REDUCE, REUSE AND RECYCLE in Sunset Beach, North CarolinaDid you know about the Eco - Friendly Landscapes in Sunset Beach, North Carolina?The Sunset Beach Team want you to knowhow you can  
REDUCE, REUSE AND RECYCLE  with ------>


 
The latest trend in Eco - Friendly Landscapes and Hardscapes is the incorporation of RECYCLED GLASS … GLASS is crushed, graded and tumbled to remove sharp, jagged edges.Stunning and far superior to mulch for borders, plant beds, pots and securing pavers.  The most interesting benefit for outdoor landscapes is the ease for filtering water and … (8 comments)

sunset beach: YAHOO! makes us FAMOUS ~ As one of the world's most ..... - 02/09/12 03:10 PM
YAHOO! makes us FAMOUS ~ As one of the world's most ..... That's right folks.  You heard it hear from the DID YOU KNOW it team of SUNSET BEACH .... Sorry, we have been on hiatus for a while, went on vacation, cruising, snorkeling, eating, drinking, reading, relaxing, dancing ... BUT DID YOU KNOW IS BACK Oh, now what were we suppose to be talking about??  Ah, ha ... Sunset Beach in North Carolina is Famous ...

We have been chosen as one of the WORLD'S MOST UNUSUAL ...... Not yet, let me tell you the source first... The source … (11 comments)

sunset beach: Did You Know About the Puzzle Swap? - 01/16/12 03:04 PM
Did You Know About the Puzzle Swap?The Sunset Beach Team is back with their series,  “Did You Know” to remind you about the PUZZLE SWAP scheduled for 2:00 PM January 17th, at OCEAN VIEW BAPTIST CHURCH, 7300 N. Kings Highway, Myrtle Beach.Winnie King is the coordinator for the PUZZLE SWAP that takes place every three to four months. Local residents and vacationers donate used puzzles, with boxes secured or taped, and take puzzles home.
 
Admission and all PUZZLES are FREE. All donated puzzles need to be dropped off by 1:45pm Tuesday, January 17th.  Please park on the 74th Avenue side … (8 comments)

sunset beach: Ring in the New Year ~ Brunch at Sea Trail Plantation, Sunset Beach, North Carolina - 12/31/11 02:21 AM
Ring in the New Year at Sea Trail Plantation in Sunset Beach, North Carolina with an awesome New Year’s Day Brunch for only $7.95 per person!


 
Sea Trail Plantation's New Year’s Day Brunch will feature traditional Southern holiday foods, many of which are “Farm to Table” from Executive Chef Robbie.
Brunch will be served in Magnolias on Sunday, January 1st starting at 9:00am.
Be sure to reserve your spot today at the first event of 2012 at Sea Trail Plantation...
 
 

 
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sunset beach: Going out with a bang for the December 2011 Blogging Contest - 12/30/11 08:46 AM
Going out with a bang for the December 2011 blogging contest ~
 
 
 
It's the day before New Years Eve Day...  Time to start chilling the champagne ....  In anticipation of......
 
 
 
Bet you thought we were going to say the New Years Celebration...
 

 
But believe it or not tomorrow, New Years Eve, we will be showing oceanfront property in
Sunset Beach, our hometown. 
 
 
 
Hoping to sneak in one more deal before Father Time

bids farewell to 2011 and we welcome the New Year!


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sunset beach: 2011 December Blogging Challenge ~ Networking in Sunset Beach .... - 12/17/11 04:36 AM
 
 
2011 December Blogging Challenge ~ Networking in Sunset Beach ~

Time to Network, bring friends, meet new friends and enjoy the evening in Sunset Beach!!




December 17th Wine Tasting/Wine Night
Host: Mavericks Java 910-575-5282 When: Saturday, December 17 from 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM Where: Mavericks Java 303 Sunset Blvd. North  Sunset Beach, NC 28468 LIVE ENTERTAINMENT … (1 comments)

sunset beach: 2011 December Blogging challenge ~ Meetings and Girls Just Wanna have FUN ... - 12/14/11 04:07 AM
2011 December Blogging Challenge ~ Meetings and Girls Just Wanna Have FUN .... Frank and I attended the local  BNI (Business Networking International) Meeting @ 8:00am on 12/13/11 We have decided to apply for membership after attending a few meetings.  The networking will be a great source of referrals for our business as well the other members we can refer to our friends and clients in the community. We want to support the local businesses in the area and this is a wonderful opportunity for us. Back to the fun part of the day  ... shopping and a lunch break   ....   … (3 comments)