Local authors Fred R David and Vern J. Bender created this 66 page paperback book.

$14.95 Buy it at: http://Islands-Art.com

People from age 4 to 104 will love this book, for twelve good reasons:

* It provides short stories of the last voyage of ships that sank offshore of Sunset Beach, Ocean Isle Beach, Holden Beach, Oak Island, and Baldhead Island
* It provides actual pictures of ships that sank here, such as the Sherman, the Hebe, the Raritan, the Governor, and the City of Houston
* It provides GPS #’s of many shipwrecks off southeast North Carolina
* It provides color pictures and short descriptions of exotic marine life that inhabit local shipwrecks
* It reveals where local Shark Tooth Beds are located and describes the extinct megalodon that once roamed here * It discusses the local Cypress Tree Forest on the ocean floor
* It provides numerous embedded YouTube video hotlinks to bring to life local shipwrecks and marine life
* It describes how, when, and where to catch spiny and slipper lobster here
* It gives important information for diving local shipwrecks, including depth, visibility, currents, type of artifacts, and marine life
* It describes local shipwreck history, from pirate ships to Civil War blockade runners, to World War II U-boat victims, to the recent Valour sinking * It tells the story of Frying Pan Tower and Frying Pan Lightships
* Help us preserve the history of this area by making this book available to others.

$14.95 Buy it at: http://Islands-Art.com

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The Winds Resort also has the distinction of being #1 For Romance on TripAdvisor!

Grab that special someone and getaway for a romantic weekend at The Winds!

Here are just a few of the most recent comments:

“Favorite place to vacation at any NC beach”
“Everything was very clean. The staff is friendly and the grounds are beautiful.”
“Driving to the Winds is like entering your own paradise because the grounds are so lavish and maintained. The office staff is always friendly and helpful. We enjoy the slower pace at Ocean Isle, but Myrtle Beach is just minutes away! And we miss the breakfast buffet as soon as we are home.”

“Everything was very clean. The staff is friendly and the grounds are beautiful. Two weddings took place during our visit and yet everything was still quiet and peaceful. I couldn’t have asked for a better vacation.”

“Great getaway for a couple”
The staff goes out of their way to get us an ocean view room. They are always so helpful and friendly. The rooms are clean and comfortable.

“More Than You U Would Think!”

Great selection. Clean oh yes very clean. Friendly oh yes everyone we met and I talked to everyone. The pools just right, the hot tub excellent, the Tiki bar just everything you could want and Friendly oh yes. We talked to a very caring fellow, down to earth… turned out he was the owner. Access to everything very easy and oh the beach… The breakfast was very good and again the people there were very friendly, helpful, and they smile. Just like the one lady says,”Best kept secret in, North Carolina, and very possible all U.S.A..” We will be back many times I hope.”

“Awesome Resort for a Destination Wedding”
“I recently had a beach wedding for my daughter at the Winds Resort in Ocean Isle beach, NC. It was a destination wedding with freinds and family coming in from all over the US.With the assistance of their wedding coorinator; it made it an easy process to plan the wedding, reception and accommodations for our guests. The entire experiance and event turned out better than I had ever expected. All our guest said they had a wonderful time and would not have changed a single thing. The Resort, their excellent staff and location made this a very memorable trip. I would highly recommend choosing this Resort; if you are planning a beach wedding or any large event. I am planning to return in the near future just to relax and vacation.”
Room Tip: Ocean Front rooms have an amazing view

The Winds Resort Beach Club offers a choice of oceanfront suites overlooking palm trees, subtropical gardens and our breathtaking powder-sand island beach or, for groups, our spacious 4, 5 and 6 bedroom Resort Cottages.

All stays include a Hot Southern Breakfast Buffet and use of all of The Winds Amenities: Three Pools (one indoor), Garden Bar Restaurant and poolside oceanfront Tiki-Bar.

The Winds’ deserves its reputation as “A Tropical Escape closer than you think!”

Golfers love our FREE Summer Golf Program!

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• Race for Riches: a history of the origins of piracy
• Greed and Gold: a pirate’s life aboard ship and in battle
• Tools of the Trade: weapons, vessels, and pirate culture
• Rogues and Raiders: profiles of pirates through history
• Other Pirates, Other Times: the past and future of piracy
• A Roster of Infamy: a list of pirates and their vessels

“The illustrations are incredible, from the actual pirates to their ships, battles, maps, tools of the trade and treasures. For every generations’ fascination with pirates and the exotic and exciting life they supposedly led, this book will satisfy that hunger for the actual and imagined part of pirate lore.

Miller Pope is as exceptional a writer as he is an illustrator, writing with the visual in mind, always crafting his words from an illustrators’ perspective and then backing that image up with the very picture the words so masterfully created.”

- Island Living Magazine

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3 Day / 2 Night Package: Oceanfront accommodations for two, a bottle of delicious sparkling champagne, tour the Silver Coast Winery with a wine tasting, FREE summer golf (June 1st to August 31st), use of complimentary bikes, hot Southern breakfast buffet, housekeeping each day and discounts at area restaurants and shops.

7 Day / 6 Night Package: Oceanfront accommodations for two, a bottle of champagne, tour the Silver Coast Winery with a wine tasting, picnic lunch for two from our on-site restaurant, FREE summer golf (June 1st to August 31st), use of complimentary bikes, hot Southern breakfast buffet and housekeeping each day and discounts at area restaurants and shops.

Extra Nights Include: Oceanfront accommodations for two, FREE summer golf (June 1st to August 31st), Hot Southern breakfast buffet, Housekeeping service. Your anniversary is as important as the day you exchanged your vows. Why not make it just as special with one of The Winds Resort Beach Club’s Anniversary Packages.

Silver Package: Oceanfront accommodations in a Jasmine Guest Room with one king bed, a wet bar with microwave and refrigerator, sitting area and an oceanfront deck. Available for 3 day/2 night stays or 7 day/ 6 night stays. Ask about rates as they vary seasonally.

Gold Package: Offers two different accommodations to choose from; an oceanfront Wisteria Mini Suite with a living room, a compact kitchen, separate bedroom with a queen or king bed and an oceanfront deck, OR oceanfront Orchid Spa Room with a king bed, wet bar with microwave and refrigerator, whirlpool tub and sitting area. Enjoy breathtaking views from the penthouse deck overlooking the pool. Available for 3 day/ 2 night stay or 7 day/ 6 night stays. Ask about rates as they vary seasonally.

Diamond Package: Oceanfront Azalea Petite Suite with in-room whirlpool, compact kitchen, living room and dining area, a separate bedroom with a king bed and an oceanfront deck. Available for 3 day/ 2 night stays or 7 day/ 6 night stays. Ask about rates as they vary seasonally.

“Spring is in the air, and it’s starting to feel like summer. That means it’s time to hit the beach. So in this week’s edition of “And the Winner is…” we want to know which of the natural treasures along our coast is the best? Which has the softest sand and the wildest waves? Which is the best strand to soak in some rays, build a sandcastle or just frolic in the sun? Let us know which is the BEST BEACH in the Cape Fear. Here’s how the votes are washing in (9 a.m. Thurs.):

Ocean Isle Beach – 57%
Carolina Beach – 11%
Sunset Beach – 9%
Wrightsville Beach – 9%

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Local authors Fred R David and Vern J. Bender created this book to preserve and bring to life the history, character, and charm of Ocean Isle Beach. This book illustrates and describes the exploits of Ocean Isle Beach pirates, the rise of large plantations, our Revolutionary War fighters, the salt mills, the dueling matches, the Civil War wrecks, the Prohibition years of Ocean Isle Beach liquor smuggling, the 1920’s Ocean Isle Beach dance hall, the World War II shipwrecks here, the hard work of Mr. Odell Williamson (founder of Ocean Isle Beach), and the town’s public servant individuals today.

A 130 page, hardbound, full color, 8.5 x 11 inch pictorial and narrative history of the Ocean Isle Beach area. It is professionally edited by an Internationally-acclaimed publisher. Each book personally signed by the authors. Regular Price: $34.95  SAVE $14.96
Hard Cover/Coffee Table Edition SALE PRICE: $19.99

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There’s no better way to enjoy juicy strawberries this time of year than by picking your own.  It’s a fun way to get family and friends together for a good old-fashioned time.

Holden Brother’s is located at 5600 Ocean Hwy, Shallotte, NC. (910) 579-4500

Indigo Farms is located at 2000 Highway 57 North, Little River, SC. (843) 399-6902

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The race began at 9:15am and all of the race participants crossed the finish line shortly after 10. There were several different race categories and many winners; the overall best time won a free 2-day stay at The Winds. A bike, t-shirts, and hats were among the other prizes awarded.

After the race, participants were treated to a hamburger and hotdog lunch complete with all the fixings! With the great success of this event The Winds plans to host the Lucky Leprechaun 5k again next year!