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The Home of Salubrious* Breezes

Southport is located on the coast in Southeastern North Carolina, where the Cape Fear River meets the Atlantic Ocean. We’re known for our stunning scenery, our history, the maritime heritage of our forebears, and the salubrious breezes that cast a calm and welcoming ambience over the residents and visitors of our little slice of heaven.

*salubrious (suh-lube-ree-us) adj: favorable to or promoting health or well-being.

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Yacht Basin Dr.
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Feb. 24 2021: TRAFFIC UPDATE - Yacht Basin Drive

Feb. 24 2021 TRAFFIC UPDATE YACHT BASIN DRIVE: Good news! The construction of the storm drain on Yacht Basin Drive has been completed and the road is open to traffic. Please be careful of broken pavement and loose gravel at or near the construction…
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February 24, 2021
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Jobs, Public Notices

City of Southport Employment Opportunity: Code Enforcement Officer

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February 22, 2021
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Feb 24 2021 CITY OF SOUTHPORT Special Meeting Notice Southport Board of Aldermen

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February 18, 2021
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COVID-19 Focus
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COVID-19 Focus: Reserve Your Spot for Your Vaccine

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February 12, 2021
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PUBLIC NOTICE PLANNING BOARD VACANCY

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February 10, 2021
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Feb. 1, 2021 FINAL PUBLIC NOTICE - FEMA Funding

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February 1, 2021
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February 2021 City of Southport Newsletter

The City of Southport February 2021 Newsletter is now available. The objective of the City Newsletter is to help readers become familiar and more connected to the wonderful things happening within Southport. Read the February 2021 edition. There…
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February 1, 2021
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City of Southport Employment Opportunity: Building Inspector

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January 29, 2021
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Howe St Closure
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Jan 28. 2021 - HOWE STREET CONSTRUCTION DETOUR AND ROAD CLOSURE UPDATE

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January 28, 2021
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Jan. 28, 2021 Community Update with Mayor Hatem

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January 28, 2021
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COVID-19 Focus
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COVID-19 Focus: Brunswick County Vaccine Update

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January 20, 2021
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COVID-19 FOCUS: Vaccine Resources

There are many questions concerning the COVID-19 vaccine right now. When will it be available in Southport?  What is the distribution plan? When will I be eligible to be vaccinated? In general, all vaccine regulation and distribution flows…
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January 4, 2021
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COVID Update

With Key Metrics Increasing Rapidly, North Carolina to Begin Modified Stay at Home Order to Slow COVID-19 Spread Order will require people to stay at home from 10 pm to 5 am with certain businesses required to be closed during those hours;…
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December 9, 2020
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FEMA Public Notice

Federal Emergency Management Agency announces intent to reimburse eligible applicants with costs associated with Hurricane Isaias.
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December 2, 2020
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INCREASING FACE COVERING REQUIREMENTS TO PREVENT THE RAPID SPREAD OF COVID-19

Southport will be following the Governor's Executive Order 180 for face covering requirements. More information available on the City of Southport's response to COVID-19.
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November 25, 2020
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Blueprint Brunswick - Comprehensive Land Use & Parks and Recreation Plans

Brunswick County Public Input Survey WHAT’S YOUR VISION? We need your help in shaping the future of Brunswick County! The County is starting a process to prepare a new Comprehensive Development Plan & a new Comprehensive Recreation…
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November 12, 2020
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Project Indigo

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July 10, 2020
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City of Southport Closes all City Buildings

All City of Southport Buildings will be closed Monday, March 23, 2020 until further notice.  Phone lines will remain open during normal business hours.  Payments can be placed in the City Hall mailbox.
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March 20, 2020
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Public Notices

Update on City Transient Dock

The City dock remains closed after the damage caused by Hurricane Matthew. All plans, repairs, and/or construction to the City dock will have to be approved by the North Carolina Division of Coastal Management and/or the Army Corp of Engineers.…
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November 20, 2018
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Southport Happenings

October 1 - UPDATE - Southport Weather Tower

October 1, 2020 - The first stage of the replacement of the iconic Southport Weather Tower began today with the removal of the original tower. Parts of the original tower will be used in the new structure and the top portion of the tower will…
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October 1, 2020
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Southport Happenings

Tree Pruning Alert

Trees marked with yellow ribbons are not marking trees to be removed. The yellow ribbons on trees throughout the City are to identify trees that have dangerous limbs and hangers damaged from Hurricane Isasias that need to be selectively pruned…
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September 8, 2020
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IT’S TIME TO RENEW YOUR GOLF CART STICKER!!

“In person” Golf Cart registrations have been suspended due to COVID-19, so we are putting the following process in place to serve you. If you currently have a registered golf cart and need to renew your sticker, you may now print the online…
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July 13, 2020
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Southport Oak Island Interchurch Fellowship Food Pantry OPEN

The SOIICF Food Pantry is OPEN and eager to serve folks in need during this difficult time.  The pantry is located at 249 W. Boiling Spring Road  in Boiling Spring Lakes and serves those who live in Southport, Oak Island, BSL, Sunset Harbor…
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May 21, 2020
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Animal Awareness, Southport Happenings

Bird Sanctuary Islands

The two uninhabited islands we see from our water front looking towards Bald Head Island are Striking Island and Battery Island. Both small islands are part of the 19 Audubon bird sanctuary islands located along the NC coast. They are not recreation…
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April 13, 2020
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Upcoming Events

Feb 26
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Ninth Annual Brunswick County Black History Symposium Via Zoom: Southport and “The Chitlin’ Circuit”

Virtual Event
Feb 27
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Ninth Annual Brunswick County Black History Symposium Via Zoom: “They made a difference”

Virtual Event
Feb 28
3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Ninth Annual Brunswick County Black History Symposium Via Zoom: Gospel Fest and Browns Chapel AMEZ Church Fundraiser

Virtual Event
Mar 6
9:00 am - 12:00 pm

“This is Our Town” Cleanup

Old Jail Annex
Mar 9
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Forestry Committee Meeting

Indian Trail Meeting Hall
Mar 9
6:30 pm

Park and Recreation Advisory Board Meeting

Indian Trail Meeting Hall
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Ninth Annual Brunswick County Black History Symposium Via Zoom: Southport and “The Chitlin’ Circuit”

February 26 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Sat 27

Ninth Annual Brunswick County Black History Symposium Via Zoom: “They made a difference”

February 27 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Sun 28

Ninth Annual Brunswick County Black History Symposium Via Zoom: Gospel Fest and Browns Chapel AMEZ Church Fundraiser

February 28 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

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