Calling all Civil War Buffs!  146th Anniversary of the Second Battle for Fort Fisher. FREE EVENT THIS SATURDAY JANUARY 15, 2011 AT FORT FISHER! When Fort Fisher fell to the Union army on January 15, 1865 it helped seal the fate of the Confederacy and forever changed the South.  Fort Fisher will be commemorating the 146th Anniversary of the Second Battle for Fort Fisher this Saturday January 15, 2011 beginning at 10am at Fort Fisher State Historical Site in Kure Beach NC. This FREE event, Glory Enough for All, will take a look back at how the Veterans of the Second Battle for Fort Fisher remembered their war days. There will be Confederate artillery and small arms demonstrations, guided battle walks of the remaining earthworks, a special tour of Fort Fisher's Battle Acre, highlighting th... 01/11/2011

365 Things to Do in Greater Wilmington, NC and the Cape fear Region - Day 99 ---- holidays definitely get you off track, but we are back.....  Don't miss the Island of Lights new Years celebration starting at 9pm at Kure Beach Pier, NC. This is free and you will experience the dropping of a giant lighted beach ball......fireworks and a DJ plus dancing.    What fun and tomorrows weather looks pretty mild according to the forecasters.  Be there for the count down...something you won't want to miss. 12/30/2010

Children's Discovery Time at Fort Fisher Aquarium: Sharks Looking for a way to encourage your little ones to develop a love of marine life?  I don't know about you, but the kids in my family have a fascination with sharks.  They want to read about them, talk about them, see them, touch them! (not on my watch!), learn all about them! Fort Fisher Aquarium in Kure Beach is going to help them do just that with the Children's Discovery Time: Sharks!  The program is for children ages 3 ~ 5 and lasts an hour. Wednesday January 5, 2011 @ 10am.  Cost is $11 and participation requires Pre-Registration.  You can contact Fort Fisher Aquarium at 910.458.7468   12/20/2010

Breakfast with the Fishes at Fort Fisher Aquarium in Kure Beach, NC Get a behind the scenes look at Fort Fisher Aquarium before it opens, enjoy breakfast pastries and feed the fish in the Touch Tank Exhibit.  Saturday January 8, 2011  8am ~ 9am Price: $15.00 ages 13 and up, $13.00 ages 3-12. Aquarium admission is included. $5.00 for children age 2. No charge for children under 2. Not exactly swimming with sharks (and that better never happen again CA!), but it's a whole lot safer!  Fort Fisher Aquarium in Kure Beach, NC has all sorts of programs available for the public.  You can click here to check out the calendar and see what peaks your interest!  But be warned, you'll want to do it all, so be sure and make plenty of time on your calendar!     12/18/2010

TRICK OR TREAT UNDER THE SEA FORT FISHER AQUARIUM KURE BEACH NC Fort Fisher Aquarium will be hosting it's most popular event of the year, TRICK OR TREAT UNDER THE SEA,  on Wednesday October 27 and Thurdsay October 28, 2010 from 5:30pm ~ 8:00pm.  Everyone is encouraged to wear a costume (no masks for adults, please) and take part in games, story-telling, face painting, 2 magic shows a night, and haunted gardens!  Keep an eye out for the Spooky Divers, they'll be haunting the big tank! Join the Fresh Water Wonders "crew" to play games and win prizes.  You'll get a chance to pick up treats from glow-in-the-dark jellies and other deep sea creatures. I wonder if Luna will wear a costume? If you dare, your evening ends with a walk down the Path of Scaredom!  If that's not your cup of tea, the... 10/24/2010

Shhhh.  Listen.  Do you hear that?  Guns firing, clashing of swords, running feet, blasting of cannons, screams of agony, moans of the dying?  Can you see that figure in the pine grove?  He's wearing a uniform of sorts, it looks to be gray.  Confederate gray.  What is he looking at?  You?  Can he see and hear you?  Or is he simply maintaining his post?  Wilmington was the last of the Confederate south's trade ports to remain open during the last days of the Civil War and the men of Fort Fisher made that possible.  Led by General William Whiting Fort Fisher was finally defeated on January 15, 1865.  A few months later the South surrendered and the Civil War came to a close.  Or did it?  General Whiting was injured in that last battle and sent to a Union prison where he died of his injuri... 10/03/2010

Day 89:  Ghost Hike at the Fort Fisher State Recreation Area  10/8-10/9/2010. You will need a flashlight and a reservation for this  hike down the trails  at Fort Fisher.  Join the park ranger and explore unexplained phenomena of the area. The event starts at 8pm at the visitor center where you will explore trails that are normally closed each night....To make your reservation call 910-458-5798. There are other dates available throughout October.   09/30/2010

Day 82:  Understand the world of sharks:   Free at the New Hanover County Library-Main  Branch in downtown Wilmington... 9/23/10 The program will explore the world of sharks. The session is for elementary school children and pre-teens. THose participating in this event will make a shark hat, hear shark stories and watch "The Great White Man Easting Shark."   Registration is required, but there is no COST.  Call 910-798-6300.  Now if you want something for your preschooler....the aquarium (at 900 Loggerhead Road in Ft Fisher)  is running a program on the same day for 3 to 5 year olds.  Children will hear a story about sharks and create a craft.    This program has a fee for children and parents.  For details go to ncaquariums.com     Sandy Beals   09/15/2010

UPCOMING PROGRAMS AT FORT FISHER AQUARIUM IN KURE BEACH NC Get ready for some fun at Fort Fisher Aquarium! Extended Behind the Scenes Tour  --  multiple dates through the month of September.  $22 per person Surf Fishing  --  Sat. 9/11/10 3 hour workshop for ages 10 and up.  All equipment and bait provided. $12. Aquarist Apprentice  --  multiple dates through the month of September.  $25 per person. Canoeing the Salt Marsh -- Sun 9/12 & 9/26  Must be 8 or older.  $25 per person. Most of these programs have age restrictions, require Pre-Registration and group size is limited.  Call 910.458.7468 to register and get in on the fun! While you're there, be sure to stop in and say hi to Luna! Fort Fisher Aquarium 900 Loggerhead Road Kure Beach, NC  28449 910.458.7468       09/07/2010

LABOR DAY EVENTS IN THE WILMINGTON, NC AREA   LABOR DAY WEEKEND EVENTS:FIREWORKS Tonight at downtown Carolina Beach 9PM.Farmers Market will be on tomorrow at Carolina Beach just around the Lake on Lake Park Blvd. See Glynns soaps for some homemade soaps and skin fresheners. The Aquarium at Fort Fisher will have a BREAKFAST with THE FISHES tomorrow in the morning. You need to register in advance. Tickets are $ 15.00. Call 910 458-8257 for more information. See ncaquarium.org for more information. BALD Head Island will be holding a music festival tomorrow at the island. check www.baldheadisland.com for more information. There will be a March of Dimes 5 K fun run tomorrow at Mayfaire. IT costs $ 30 to join. On Sunday that being the 1st Sunday of the month - all New Hanover County resident... 09/03/2010

Day 68 Fort Fisher Recreation Center  - located at 1000 Loggerhead Road, Kure Beach, NC 28449.  The season will soon be winding down so don't forget to visit the ocean shore and this recreation area....Lots to do, swim, fish, 4 wheel it, search the beach for t reassures or simply sit back and enjoy the wildlife around you.   This is one of the most beautiful beaches in the area and there is a lotsto do.  There are salt marshes, tidal creeks and mud flats for you to explore.  Be sure to check out their web site to know what is going on http://www.ncparks.gov/Visit/parks/fofi/main.php 08/19/2010

My daughter spent the afternoon with her daughter, niece and nephew at NC's Fort Fisher Aquarium in Kure Beach and was kind enough to share the photos of their visit.  Evidently, she was not the only one trying to get out of the heat, she said it was packed!  How awesome that we have such a "cool" place to visit -- just down the road a piece!  Admission is $8 for adults (13-64) $7 for Seniors (over 64) $6 for kids (3-12) 2 and under are free. Fort Fisher is a Civil War National Historic Landmark.  It was instrumental in keeping the Port Of Wilmington open during the Civil War.  I highly recommend a visit! This is a great welcome, isn't it?  We may not be the biggest aquarium you've ever visited, but we sure do make up for it with beautiful sculptures and easy to view and understand exhi... 08/10/2010

Fort Fisher is holding it's "Load, Ready, Fire" program this Saturday August 7, 2010. There will be costumed staff and volunteers giving tours and describing Civil War Artillery and telling stories about the soldiers who used them. They will be firing the 12lb bronze Napolean cannon at 11:45am & 3:45pm. Tours will begin at 11am and 3pm. Regular tours are held hourly from 9am - 4pm. Visit their site for more info.   Fort Fisher State Historic Site is located at 1610 Fort Fisher Boulevard Kure Beach, NC 28449. 08/06/2010

NC Aquarium Behind the Scenes Tour...and More The NC Aquarium at Fort Fisher is now offering an Extended Behind the Scenes tour that takes participants deeper into the hidden layers of the Aquarium. The program will feature the traditional behind the scenes tour, which includes exploring animal quarantine, life support, food preparation, and access areas. The tour will then continue to the top of the Aquarium's largest exhibit, the Cape Fear Shoals, where participants will have the rare opportunity to view a live feeding of the 235,000 gallon tank from a newly created viewing deck. Sharks, stingrays, moray eels, spadefish, and other large fish call the exhibit home and will be swimming below during the tour. The 2 hour tour is for ages 8 and up, children 8 to 14 must be accompanied by ... 07/28/2010

 NOW IS THE TIME TO BUY A BEACH HOME... HERE'S THE LATEST STATISTICS FOR KURE AND CAROLINA BEACH... Written by: Kathy Knight 7/12/2010 9:07 AM  This data was pulled on July 10, 2010, based on information from the Wilmington Regional Association of REALTORS Incorporated, for the period Jan. 1, 2005 through June 30, 2010. The Market Carolina & Kure Beach                                                                             There are currently 516 single family homes for sale and this represents an 18 unit decrease over June 1, 2010 and 9.0% of our total WRAR inventory. The average list price is $418,525 an increase of about $3,047 from May. In June there were 27 homes sold, divide that by the homes available and you have a 19.1 monthly supply of homes in Carolina and Kure Beach. The... 07/15/2010

Day 40 Fort Fisher Second Saturdays -  We have already visited the Fort Fisher Civil War Museum in our journey of 365 Things to Do in Wilmington and the Cape Fear Region....but of note is that every second Saturday  you can explore historical Fort Fisher's historical landscape. From 10-4 on each second Saturday and the next one Saturday June 12, 2010-----you can visit the area and experience period music, educational talks and demonstrations, participate in costume guided tour and more.   For more info go to www.nchistoricsites.org/fisher/..     Demonstrators and vendors will exhibit and sell their seascapes and landscapes .....you can see into the past history of the area and watch demonstrations by North State Rifles...This initiative is part of NC's Second Saturdays which is intended... 06/10/2010

Whether you are looking to buy a beach house or sell one Intracoastal Realty is the clear #1 choice in the Kure Beach or Carolina Beach Market.The numbers don't lie. Its superb marketing and excellent home selling techniques have propelled IRC to its number one position in the market.If you are looking for a company to market or represent you in the purchase of your home, contact us. We undergo lots of training to help us correctly price and market your home in today's challenging  real estate environment.  Today lots of the old pricing rules are out... Read More » Kathy's Blog Wilmington, NC - WOW #2 Filming starts TODAY on my E. WESTWOOD Property 05/06/2010

Situated to the south of the City of Wilmington, Kure Beach is located on the Southern point of Pleasure Island in New Hanover County.  Kure Beach real estate is quickly and quietly becoming a destination of choice for visitors to North Carolina's beaches. Kure Beach's Climate Kure Beach real estate tends to have a humid climate.  July tends to be the warmest month of the year, with average highs in the upper 80's, and January tends to be the coolest month, with lows dipping into the 30's.  Typically, the late summer months (July, August and September) have the highest average precipitation levels, causing the humidity levels to rise. Kure Beach's Economy Since tourism reigns supreme in Kure Beach real estate, it isn't hard to believe that the service industry, primarily accommodations... 02/13/2010

Hello to everyone today! Sitting here and having one of those days where the sun is out and it is a beautiful day but a bit nippy out. A cold day at the beach is still awesome though. I had a customer call today and ask about insurance and how it works. I explained a couple of things but referred him to someone in the industry just because let's face it I know it may come as a shock but I don't know everything. So I thought I would let you know a few things and always remember you can contact me at any time. If I don't know the answer I will find someone that does Homeowner's insurance policy - a type of policy covering the risks of homeowners, including damage, theft, fire, personal liability, etc. This insurance also called Hazard insurance-should be equal to at least the replacement ... 01/05/2010

KURE BEACH PIER  Come down to the Kure Beach  on Dow street for the Kure Beach Festival Family . This is an all day event with fun and games for the family. There will be food, drink, games. things to buy and of course the gorgeous beach and pier where you can watch the fish jump right on the hooks. This is a fun event for  all to enjoy. Hope to see you there  - weather will be gorgeous... 04/24/2009