If Bodie Island Lighthouse had a catch phrase it would probably be "I just can't get no respect." Most Outer Banks vacationers only glimpse at it on their way south towards Hatteras Island. As part of the Cape Hatteras National Seashore, the lighthouse often lives in the shadow of its more famous cousin, the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse in Buxton. However, the lesser-known of the two has an incredibly interesting history!Did you know there has been not 1, not 2, but 3 Bodie Island Lighthouses?
On January 30th 2010, Outer Banks residents woke up to anywhere bewtween 2-5 inches of snow. What a treat considering OBX folks rarely get to experience the snow! This weekend, The Weather Channel is calling for another 2-4 inches to fall on the Outer Banks!
Featured Photos:
Photos taken by Carrie Meade, Sun Realty Personal Coordinator, Duck
Photos of the lighthouse on Roanoke Island, and the NEW Sun Realty Duck office
The wonders of the ocean never cease to amaze me... The beauty is undeniable, the serenity is irreplaceable, and the memories are unforgettable. The next time you visit the Outer Banks, go for a romantic stroll on the beach in the evening. Take in the cool, sea air. Listen to the waves breaking gently along the shore.While exploring the beach, you may even discover something amazing - the sand is lit with a luminous, green glow! Take a closer look as your toes are surrounded by soft, cool sand and your ankles are teased by the splashing of the ocean.
The Woodmere, #354 in Sun Realty's vacation rental program, will be open for tours on Saturday January 9th during the Outer Banks Wedding Weekend. This premier event home features space to accommodate a 30x60 tent, gazebo, private beach access and a honeymoon bungalow with Jacuzzi! This oceanfront vacation home is centrally located in Kill Devil Hills, with views of the Wright Brothers Monument.
Sea Turtle Super HeroesEven in below-average temps, dedicated Outer Banks volunteers diligently patrol the Cape Hatteras National Seashore for stranded sea turtles. Most folks realize that sea turtles are on the Endangered Species List, but did you know that only 1 hatchling in 1,000 actually survives to maturity? Not the best odds, huh? However, sea turtles on the Outer Banks are lucky enough to have a special group of volunteers watching over them.
Sun Realty’s New Year’s Resolution Plan
Every year, we make goals or resolutions to ring in another year, and get off on the right foot. For 2010, one of the most popular resolutions seems to be spending more time with family. In a challenging economy, it is easy to work too much, get over-stressed, and over-look the things that are most important in your life-Family!
Quality is more essential than quantity when it comes to spending time with family. Make the most of the time you do have with your family.
On Thursday November 26th 2009, the Outer Banks Running Club hosts the Outer Banks Gobbler 5K. This 5K out-and-back road course has a total of 250 runners, 4 will be Sun Realty employees!Ali Breaux, Genelle Carter, Brenda Davis-Williams, and Kim & Dan Stembridge, will all be participating in the Thanksgiving Day race.Turkey Call is 8:00 am as Gobblers run/trot/walk on West Sea Chase Drive through the neighborhood roads of “The Village of Nags Head” to reach the Finish Line on Links Dr.
Let me catch everyone up to speed...For about a decade, "the bridge" has been an almost mythical thing. Locals and Outer Banks vacationers randomly heard that a bridge connecting the Currituck Mainland and Corolla, NC was a possibility, but thought construction was still years away. Believe it or not, we may actually be driving across the thing 3 years from now! Needless to say the Mid-Currituck Bridge project is a HUGE undertaking. Environmental impact studies, surveys, budget haggling, and public meetings have been going on for ages.
Duck,NC -- Residents of and visitors to the Town of Duck and the northern Outer Banks should take notice that construction on improvements to NC 12 (Duck Road) in the south end of the Duck Town limits to mitigate against nuisance flooding caused by storm water will begin on Monday, October 26, 2009.
Veteran's Day Weekend, November 7-8Whether you're a runner, walker, or spectator, everyone has fun over the Outer Banks Marathon weekend! With only 24 days until the 2009 OBX Marathon, the beach is buzzing in preparation. The entire community really comes together to cheer runners and walkers on to the finish line. Last year, approximately 15,000 event participants, family members, and spectators were warmly welcomed by OBX locals.
