If you recently watched the Netflix series, Florida Man, you may recall Sonny’s (Anthony LaPaglia) bar on the waterfront. You can visit Sonny’s and enjoy more than a drink. It is The Sailfish at Marsh Creek Marina. The food is delicious, and you can sit by one of the most pristine marshes in North Carolina with a view of the ocean. Florida Man is not the only production that found Pender County a perfect...
The 1865 Society of Pender County, Inc. announced its first Juneteenth Celebration on Saturday, June 24, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the grounds of the historic Pender County Courthouse Square in Burgaw. "The purpose of this Celebration is to educate, celebrate, and engage present and future generations keeping alive the relevant culture and rich history and heritage of African Americans," said Karen Malloy,...
Sea Turtle Hospital News: An interview with a nesting sea turtle by Karen Sota Sometimes you’re at the right place at the right time, especially during nesting season here on Topsail. As luck would have it, after my 23 years with the hospital I’m fairly fluent in basic sea turtle and I got the interview of the year! I caught up with a mama loggerhead as she finished flinging the last few flippers of sand...
Noteworthy of things to do on your way here or on your way home Your vacation begins the moment you leave your driveway. Pender County Tourism encourages you to enjoy your travels. You will find that on your adventure to Topsail Island, there are many little gems you can discover. Here are a few suggestions for your consideration: Just off I-40, visit Johnson's Nursery, home of The Gardens of Southeastern...
