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WHAT? SUMMER IS COMING TO A CLOSE? DON'T WORRY, IT'S STILL A GREAT TIME GET YOUR BEACH ON!

By Tish Lloyd

Real Estate Agent with BlueCoast Realty Corporation

August 20, 2010 09:31 AM

SUMMER IS COMING TO A CLOSE? IT'S STILL A GREAT TIME TO GET YOUR BEACH ON!!

The kids may be going back to school, but the beach isn't closing! Here in Wrightsville Beach, NC and surrounding beaches the weather stays great for beach-going all the way in to October. And if you don't mind wearing a light sweater, November and Wrightsville Beach New Years Eve 2009 December aren't too bad either! In fact, we spent last New Year's Eve fishing at Johnnie Mercer's Pier -- it was a little cold, but we had a great time! And I didn't have to wear heels!

Here are a few things to do in Wrightsville Beach and surrounding areas AFTER Labor Day and a few highlights:

Airlie Gardens Concert Series -- Fridays 6-8pm. Bring a picnic, comfy chair or blanket and listen to some great jazz under the branches of the Airlie Oak. $8/adult $2/child

Saturday September 11, 2010 9th Annual Longboard Classic. With 11 divisions there's sure to be something for everyone!

Friday September 17 - Sunday September 19, 2010 2nd Annual Southeast SUP Championship. Come see the Stand Up Paddleboard Championship!

Saturday September 25, 2010 7am 32nd Annual YMCA Triathlon. 1500 meter swim, bike over the Wrightsville Beach drawbridge and run "the loop"!

Saturday October 9, 2010 11am 17th Annual Bark in the Park Canine Disc Championship. You don't want to miss this one! Come see our furry friends compete and meet fellow dog lovers!

Friday October 15, 2010 6pm Airlie Gardens Oyster-Less Roast. This year, due to the impact the oil spill has had on oyster suppliers they will be serving renewable seafood like shrimp and fish. It will still be a GREAT party -- one you'll be talking about for years!

Not enough to keep you busy? Well, you could do what I do. Wrightsville Beach Grab a fishing rod and hit the pier for a little night fishing. Or a chair, good book and your favorite beverage and catch some rays! Be sure to wear your sunscreen!

Come see us, find out for yourself why Everything's better at the beach . . .

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Liz and Bill Spear

Transaction Alliance 513.520.5305 www.LizTour.com - Mason, OH

Transaction Alliance Cincinnati & Dayton suburbs

Tish, Still plenty of entertainment possibilities. Not like some beach towns where everything gets shuttered and the boardwalk rolled up!

Aug 20, 2010 09:45 AM

Tish Lloyd

BlueCoast Realty Corporation - Wilmington, NC

Broker - Wilmington NC and Surrounding Beaches

I'll never forget my first winter at the beach up north -- felt like a bomb had gone off and taken everyone and everything with it! But we adjusted and learned to love the quiet season.

Aug 20, 2010 10:04 AM

Linda Scofield

Toccoa, GA

Hey Tish - My first winter at Surf City the kids went tubing on the beach being pulled by a 3 wheeler. The people were gone but the kids just had more room to do some pretty crazy stuff. Friday nites was dinner at the Pirate's Den, open year long for the locals. Great times... :)

Aug 20, 2010 11:51 AM

Linda -- You have got to come back for a visit!! I actually prefer winter at the beach -- just feels like I'm on vacation all year long!

Aug 20, 2010 12:31 PM

Yeah, that's what I'm thinking.

Aug 20, 2010 12:36 PM

Mary Kay Hopkins

Mary Kay Hopkins, LLC e-PRO, GRI, CRS, CRB - Lake Charles, LA

e-PRO,GRI,CRS

Tish, walking along the beach wearing a light sweater is one of many "heaven on earth" moments for me. Thanks for another great post.

Aug 20, 2010 01:07 PM

Linda -- Oh, please visit -- we'd have so much fun!

Mary Kay -- Thank you for always having such nice things to say! And I'm with you, a sweater day at the beach is one of my all time favorites!

Aug 20, 2010 02:11 PM

Will Nesbitt

Nesbitt Realty at Condo Alexandria - Alexandria, VA

Nesbitt Realty is a family-run brokerage.

Summer or not, the beach is still my favorite place to visit!

Aug 20, 2010 06:19 PM

Will -- It amazes me that so many folks think it's boring here after Labor Day. I think that's when it really gets good!

Aug 21, 2010 12:41 AM

Steve Baklaich

RE/MAX Results St Cloud Mn real estate - Saint Cloud, MN

Treating Buyers & Sellers to Full Service Always.

Hi Tish, Isn't it generally after Labor day when it cools to a very nice point during the day, like the mid 70s?

This post caught my attention as I am really looking at what other agents are doing with their hyper local posts. I like that you have put all of the fun things to do in your area in one easy to reference place.

Aug 22, 2010 02:50 PM

Hey, thanks Steve! I have the best time doing the hyper-local posts. The research is fun, taking the pictures helps me to notice things I've missed and I always get at least a few calls from folks that saw them. Good luck with yours, I'll be keeping an eye out for them!

Aug 22, 2010 02:54 PM

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