Inaugural Flying Pirate Half Marathon Pictures

Here are some pictures from yesterday's Flying Pirate Half Marathon.  Runners I spoke with remarked that it was, 'a great course, very scenic'.  The crowd was enthusiastic and encouraging.  The runners were also fortunate to have some excellent weather.

The after race party was lots of fun with great food and music provided by The Crowd.  It was definitely something not to miss for racers and spectators. 

Flying Pirate Half Marathon   

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2010 Outer Banks Crabbing Rodeo

Here is the information on the 2010 Carabbing Rodeo from the National Park Service website.

2010 Fishing & Crabbing Rodeo

Saturday, June 12, 2010
9:00 am - 12:00 noon

Once a year the North Pond of Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge is opened up for fishing and crabbing for one morning only during an annual event known as the Fishing & Crabbing Rodeo. Crabbing/Fishing success varies from year to year. Some years, almost everyone (sometimes as many as 500 people) takes home a full bucket of crabs. Some years, catch is much smaller. But, it's always a fun time for the entire family.

Additional Information.

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Thank You Hearington's

Everyone at Blue Horizon Realty would like to wish the Hearington Family best of luck with their new home and thanks for the wonderful things they wrote about our team.  

Tracey and I have no words to adequately thank  you Dawn for making our dream of beach-ownership come true.  Throughout this process you maintained incredible patience and professionalism.  From the beginning it was obvious you did your homework; showed us only properties that met our ever changing criteria; and were focused solely on our wants, needs and desires.  In case you haven’t heard it from us before, you are just awesome at what you do and what you did for us.  Thank You, Thank You, Thank You!!!  This process was so much more enjoyable because we were blessed to…

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Dancing Through the Decades at the Outer Banks Brewing Station

Looking for a great reason to get out tonight?  Come on out and check out the Dancing Through the Decades party at the Outer Banks Brewing Station.  The party in to benefit two great causes, the Heron Pond Montessori School and the Outer Banks Relief Foundation.

For more information on the event, check out the Facebook page.  

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Duck & Wine Festival 2010

Saturday April 24th come on out and enjoy, Duck & Wine Festival 2010 hosted by the Currituck-Dare Community Foundation.  The festival combines great wines and excellent food.  There will be a 19 chef, duck and wine cookoff.  For more information visit the Coastival website.  

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Outer Banks Bike Week 2010

Outer Banks Bike Week has quickly grown into one of the biggest spring events in the Outer Banks.  A bike week that was just a few days has now grown into a full week.  This year's bike week looks to expand on last year's success. 

After some changes to Myrtle Beach's Bike Week it looks like many riders who used to opt for heading further South will now be coming to the Outer Banks.  This is great for local merchants and businesses.  Below is a schedule of events from the offical site.  For complete information on Outer Banks Bike Week 2010, visit the official website.  

(Looking for Outer Banks Bike Week 2010 Specials?  Text obxspecials to 69302.)

Outer Banks Bike Week 2010 Schedule of Events:

Sunday
Welcome Bikers!!
12 noon-8pm Vendors open at 5…

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1st Quarter Outer Banks Foreclosed Homes Report

Below you will find the sold Outer Banks foreclosed homes from January 1, 2010 to March 31, 2010.  Any questions about buying a foreclosed home, just let our team know and we will be happy to assist you.  You can also view current available Outer Banks foreclosed homes.

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Outer Banks Tourism is Looking Up

This article from the Virginian-Pilot, confirmed what I have been hearing all Easter week, it was a strong week for businesses and Outer Banks tourism.  From Hatteras to Corolla, I have been hearing encouraging signs from business owners of all sorts.  It does appear that it will be a strong year for the Outer Banks. 

Outer Banks businesses embrace beachgoers

By Catherine Kozak
The Virginian-Pilot
© April 11, 2010 

T.J. Abbott wheeled a blue bicycle away from a beach rental shop last week, heading toward the Beach Road in Kill Devil Hills. Hope Abbott, his wife of 44 years, trailed close behind with her own rented blue bike.

The Walnut Cove, N.C., couple were planning do some leisurely two-wheeler sightseeing. They liked that there was…

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Mid-Currituck Bridge Update April 2010

One of the long debated issues on the Outer Banks has been the prospect of a bridge from Currituck to Corolla.  The bridge would look to alleviate much of the traffic that comes over the Wright Memorial Bridge.  Recently the North Carolina Transportation Authority released the draft environmental impact study.  For more information on the project visit the NCTA website for the project. 

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March Outer Banks Real Estate Highlights

 Outer Banks Market Highlights

• We saw a 20% increase in sold homes from March of 2009
• For the 4th straight month distressed sales account for 40% of sales
• Foreclosures were 25% of all sold homes & short sales accounted for 15%
• Homes under $400,000 continue to be the hottest segment of the market

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