Ahhhh, your thirties: a decade of milestones. For some it’s marriage, for some it’s babies, for some it’s both and for some it’s neither. For some it’s finding the dream job and for some it’s leaving that job that you thought would be the dream. For most, your thirties is a time when you come out of the whirlwind that was your twenties and get slapped by that “aha moment”...
Some people say your 20’s are the best years of your life. While we happen to think there is beauty in every age, there is something majestic about one’s youth: a time of freedom, a time of figuring things out, a time of exploration and a time of adventure. Finding your place in the job world can mean funds aren’t as disposable as they are later in life and budgeting...
Did you know that Hatteras Landing Marina and Teach’s Lair Marina are all part of Hatteras Landing, and additionally part of the Midgett Family of Businesses? With a campus complete with two full-service marinas and a variety of shops and eateries, Hatteras Landing is a stop you need to make in order to make your trip to Hatteras Island complete. The Midgett Family prides themselves in being one of the...
June is one of the busiest months on Hatteras Island. Summer Solstice breezes through and summer goes into full swing. With the kids out of school on summer vacation, families drive from far and wide to come to escape to the white sandy beaches of Hatteras Island. Turquoise waters and clear skies are generally a safe bet, and this year was no disappointment. Fishing tournament season for Cape Hatteras anglers...
There were rainy days and clear days, there were cloudy days and sunny days, but one thing for sure is that every day in May was beautiful on Hatteras Island! It’s hard not to appreciate the delicacy of a place so beautiful and rich with history, even when the clouds come! We had a great month of Hatteras Island happenings, and wrapped up with the Shorebreak 5K and Tide Pool...
Whether you are strolling across the dune solo with a beach bag in tow, or carting loads of gear over with the whole family, one thing you are not going to want to forget when you head to Hatteras Island is a good read. Even if you’re more of a splash in the waves type, at some point during your glorious day of fun in the sun, it’s good to...
Avid runners and supportive walkers, adults and children, couples and singles, real estate agents, bankers, EMTs and linemen. One thing all of these folks and too many more to list had in common was that they participated in the 2016 Memorial Day Shore Break 5K sponsored by Midgett Realty. Although a tropical system made for some less than ideal conditions, hundreds of folks gathered in Avon, NC to honor the...
Sunny skies, painterly sunsets and clear blue water. These are the things that Hatteras Island is made of! April 2016 was filled with plenty of hustle and bustle as Islanders came off of an early Easter and began opening their shops and restaurants for another season of summer fun. Beautiful weather conditions made for another sunny month of Spring and as usual, the sunsets were nothing short of remarkable. Explore...
One thing is for certain, there is no place on Earth to enjoy the beach like Hatteras Island. You won’t find the constant stream of ads that congest other beaches with boats that cruise the shoreline, planes that fly overhead and billboards plastered on every inch of marketable space. Instead, you’ll find quiet seclusion from the crowds, plenty of room to sprawl out, clean beaches and friendly faces. You’ll also...
With largely mild temperatures up and down the east coast, Hatteras Island was no exception. With remarkably gorgeous days filled with sunny, blue skies, flowers have begun to bloom, birds are chirping and island residents have been able to get out and about, jumping on the opportunity to get a head start on outdoor adventures and wellness. Take a peek into the gallery below for a collection of March happenings...
People who love art tend to love the Outer Banks. There is so much scenery, wildlife and natural beauty to draw inspiration from. With that, there is an abundance of talent on Hatteras Island, making it an art lover’s haven. Each village has a gallery or two, but the central area for galleries and studios on Hatteras Island is in the quaint little village of Frisco, also known as “Gallery...
On a Tuesday in March a small collection of individuals came from near and far and gathered at the southern foot of the Herbert C. Bonner Bridge. Among this group were lawmakers, activists and the Queen herself. March 8th, 2016 was the official groundbreaking ceremony to replace the decades-old bridge. After years of litigation, petitions, sweat and tears, this day was a monumental milestone for residents and all who love...
