Possibly moving to Southport/Oak Island area soon

[seashellbelle]

Originally Posted by NC for Me

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.

[OakIslandGirl38]

Originally Posted by LNS

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
This post is for anyone who want to move to our area..