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town. More than just a social club, CFC members
join local bureaucrats and elected officials to pave the
way for safer bike lanes. By Skip Maloney
49 A New Tradition
The New Age Craftsman-Style renovation of a 1968
Cowrie Lane cottage honors the footprint of the
past with 21st Century details. Tour this charming
Wrightsville beach box redux. By Emily Parry
58 Maritime Wonderland
A tangle of warty live oaks and a carpet of lush green
foliage envelop a Figure Eight Island compound.
Nestled on the island’s back side, atop a climax dune,
this natural landscape has been lovingly preserved by
an artful eye and just a light touch. By Pamela Kersting
67 Savor:
Walk the streets of Wrightsville Beach at twilight and
the aromas of Low Country Boil, Calabash Seafood and
Citrus Ceviche drift out of doors, calling all to supper
time. Grab a fork and relish these traditional southern
dishes. By Sara Leary and Jordan Smith
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19 Lucky Number One
Jean Beasley’s crusade to rescue and rehabilitate
endangered sea turtles has elevated awareness and
conservation efforts on Topsail Island, in coastal North
Carolina and around the world. By Jenny Yarborough
27 Wrightsville Beach Elite
Several local wave riders stand head and shoulders
above the curl—two are East Coast Surfing Hall of
Fame inductees and one ranks with the pros at the
Wilmington Sports Hall of Fame. By Joseph “Skipper”
Funderberg
35 Running Start
If running is your turn on, this form-to-fitness how-torun
the-right-way guide will start you off on the right
foot. Tune up your stance, stride and strike with a little
help from our experts, a few choice role models, the
right shoes and a proper diet. By Karen Fuller
42 The Click
Cape Fear Cyclists welcome all skill levels to its athletic
clique which meets every Wednesday for a weekly rideabout
Jennifer Rose Sandy of Salt Harbor Designs and chef James Bain of Surf Salt styled the image that was captured
on a private Banks Channel dock at twilight, at the height of the Holly Shelter fire haze. — Joshua Curry
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8 Up Front
11 Beach Bites
13 Event Calendar
14 Social Seens
72 Signature Dish
Sweet Tooth
74 Tide Chart
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25 Buying Guide
41 Azalea Coast
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