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I am probably reading their site wrong b/c it did look like a great place for the summer. Thanks so much for the input. Everyone is making it really hard for us to try to sit tight here in suburbia and wait til the market turns around. We are ready to make the jump down to the coast just as soon as we can.
Thank you to everyone that helped us and given info for an easy decision to be in SOuthport!!
So glad to hear that SPT has appealed to you. I have found it to be a wonderful place to live and work, and love the proximity to Wilm., Carolina Beach, Bald Head Island and Myrtle, not to mention the very short commute to all the nearby gorgeous beaches, still unspoiled. Drove through downtown SPT last evening, and it was a very busy little town. Still lots of parking available, no meters, and families out mingling and enjoying the weather. Love the fact they have added horse drawn carriages and historical walks for visitors with guides.
My husband has his 3rd and final interview on Friday for a position in Southport. We currently live in a suburb of Philly. We have vacationed on the NC coast for the last 6 summers and love the Southport area. We are trying to figure out what area/development would be best for us. We have 4 and 8 year old boys and would love to find a community that has a lot of kids. We don't want to buy in a neighborhood that is half abandonded. We have considered Arbor Creek, Seaspray Cove,Rivermist, South Harbor Villiage, Oak Island and downtown Southport. We want to be close to the beach and Southport. Our kids will most likely go to public school, so the elementary school is important. Any suggestions/input?
Ok DONT by a house anywere past St. James Plantation on 211 because you'll have Cedar Grove for a middle school.( the school is Virginia Wiliamson for Elementary and NOT in Boiling Spring Lakes.. Southport Elem. boundrys have changed. BSL is now Bolivia Elem. Children live everywhere! Yes we have retirees but I work for the schools and believe me we DID NOT open two brand new schools this year because we have no chldren here!!! LOL btw my 11yr old boy LOVES to golf. Oh the Oak Island has a great program for all ages young and old.. a pre-k for 3 to 5 year olds... they have after school care.. a teen center and a recreation center weight and cardio room also!! and ALL kind of classes.. come on down
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Hi kareybear, I am new to forums but my husband and I are looking to move to South Port and I am trying to find out as much info as possible. We have been there several times and LOVE the area. Any contacts would be greatly appreciated as we have none. Can you please email me at groomchick@hotmail.com? I am looking forward to talking to you. Thank you
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They are right it mostly rental and elderly areas..... I haved lived on Oak Island for 2 years with a 4 and 8 years old at the time. It was very hard to find neighborhood with kids but we loved the fact we can ride our bikes on the island,golf cart and can use the beach anytime. In the summer time you have deal with out of towner but the beach is never crowded. I love living there. Boilings Springs is a wonderful place.... My mind is going blank but there is development you haven't mention would be great place. If you are need of Realtor : I know one that is a family man and knows the ends n' out of the area. PM me and I can give you info. I was the President of the MOMS Club in Southport one year and made the bestest friends there.
Hi kareybear, I am new to forums but my husband and I are looking to move to South Port and I am trying to find out as much info as possible. We have been there several times and LOVE the area. Any contacts would be greatly appreciated as we have none. Can you please email me at groomchick@hotmail.com? I am looking forward to talking to you. Thank you
Hi! It looks like "kareybear" hasn't posted on this site in almost 2 years, so you may not hear back from him/ her. My suggestion would be to start a new thread, asking any specific questions you may have, and hopefully some current posters will see it and be able to help you. Good luck!
I am new to forums but my husband and I are looking to move to South Port and I am trying to find out as much info as possible. We have been there several times and LOVE the area. Any contacts would be greatly appreciated as we have none.
The town is spelled Southport, and it would be better to read through more recent threads, and then ask your own questions. Frankly, I don't think you should put a personal email on this forum. You will probably only hear from realtors willing to "help" you.
Typically, the answers will be different if you are a retiree, or if you would need to look for jobs and have kids in school.
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Sounds like a "big town" vs "small town" argument to me.
These days it seems parents are expected to provide every opportunity to kids from soccer, to gymnastics and every social activity between that goes with the "big town" lifestyle. At the same time kids face all kinds of things in schools from drugs, bulling and so on that seem to be more predominant in the "big town" environment.
Assuming the small town school is at least functional, I would take the small town environment over the big town most any day. The necessities are there. Southport has a number of grocery stores, gas stations, and near by big box stores for most needs.
Kids will find friends and activities for idle times. It may be beach coming, fishing, kayaking, going to the movies, swimming or what ever.
I also would not dismiss or take it as a negative that Southport certainly does have a strong older population. Many of these people are affluent and well educated not to mention being grandparents with time on their hands. I'm not talking about 95 year old grandmaw that can bearly walk and drools on themselves. I'm talking about 60ish people that are vibrant and active in so many ways. There is a tremendous opportunity for trans generational teaching and activities.
When it comes to raising kids, personally, I would take the small town environment over the big town any day. I hope Southport works out for you. Good luck.
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