If you haven't vacationed on Ocean Isle before, it's time for you to take a look at what this quaint, elegant island has to offer. I have listed my top 10 favorite things about Ocean Isle and recommend you book your next vacation for Ocean Isle so that you can make your very own top 10 list of favorites!
1. Museum of Coastal Carolina - offering educational exhibits of beach life and creatures!
2. Friday night concerts during the summer months - hosted by the Ocean Isle Property Owners Association.
3. Oceanfront dining at The Isles Restaurant.
4. Wedding destination - who doesn't want to get married on the beach!
5. Bike Paths along the west end of the island.
6. Fishing park on the east end of the island along the sound.
7. Boatside dining at Sharky's Restaurant.
8. Oceanfront community center - host to tons of hands on family activities.
9. Ocean Isle Creamery - If you haven't tried the homeade ice cream from the creamery, you are missing out!! The birthday cake ice cream is my favorite!
10. Golf carts - street legal golf carts are allowed on the island. Makes visiting friends a breeze.
See you when you get here!
Saturday, October 9, 2010
Monday, October 4, 2010
Oyster Festival Tennis Tournament a Success
Sunset Properties was the presenting sponsor this past weekend for the first Oyster Festival Tennis Tournament held at the OIB Park.The event was hosted by the Brunswick County Tennis Association, Brunswick County Chamber of Commerce, and the Brunswick County Parks and Recreation. Other business sponsors included Palmetto Publishing, D&D Tennis, and Brunswick Community College.
The event raised approximately $1,000 that will be used for community projects by both the Chamber and BCTA.
Winners by division included:
Men's Singles: Champion: Darren Cranfill; Runner-up: Scott Lahti (both shown above with Tournament Referee Dave Gongora)
Men's Doubles: Champions: Dana Leavitt/Roy Mann; Runners-up: Darren Cranfill/Cordell Burham
Women's Singles: Champion: Penny Watts; Runner-up: Haley Wilson
Women's Doubles: Champions: Kristine Roberts/Garin Waters; Runners-up: Mary Jayne Viola/Linda Flaherty
Mixed Doubles: Champions: Chip Eisele/Liz Waldron; Runners-up: Jason Huff/Penny Watts
Girls 14&U: Champion: Penny Watts; Runner-up: Anna James
Ocean Isle Beach Founder Passes
Odell Williamson passed away on Saturday, October 2nd at age 90.
Mr. Williamson and his family were the original developers of Ocean Isle Beach. He served as the Town's first mayor (and both his wife and daughter followed him in later years). Through the years his generosity has lead to various community features such as Brunswick Community College, The Coastal Carolina Museum, and much more. The bridge over the waterway connecting the mainland and island is named for him.
Mr. Williamson and his family were the original developers of Ocean Isle Beach. He served as the Town's first mayor (and both his wife and daughter followed him in later years). Through the years his generosity has lead to various community features such as Brunswick Community College, The Coastal Carolina Museum, and much more. The bridge over the waterway connecting the mainland and island is named for him.
Saturday, October 2, 2010
Local Events
Ocean Isle is quite a busy place these days! Today is the First Annual Oyster Festival Tennis Tournament taking place at the new Ocean Isle Beach Park. Following the tennis tournament will be Sunset Properties' annual Appreciation Event. We are expecting around 250 homeowners and vendors to come out and join us for food, fun, and live entertainment.
Sunset at Sunset is being held today in Sunset Beach and is expected to receive a large turn out as well. For all of you who have watched the news this week, I am sure you have seen all the reports about the interesting weather we have had in the area. Schools were closed for two days due to the large amount of rain we received last week. I think everyone is ready for things to get back to normal around here and with a beautiful forecast in store for the weekend we should be back on track in no time!
Sunset at Sunset is being held today in Sunset Beach and is expected to receive a large turn out as well. For all of you who have watched the news this week, I am sure you have seen all the reports about the interesting weather we have had in the area. Schools were closed for two days due to the large amount of rain we received last week. I think everyone is ready for things to get back to normal around here and with a beautiful forecast in store for the weekend we should be back on track in no time!
