Southport, NC – The highly anticipated Coastal Living 2009 Idea House is under construction at Seawatch at Sunset Harbor®. Coastal Living selected the 3,000-acre waterfront community in September 2008, citing its outstanding sensitivity to shoreline preservation, natural environments, as well as home design innovation, décor, and construction.
Nicole Hendrick, Idea Home Manager for Coastal Living stated, “The Seawatch® community has been extremely appealing to our national sponsors, and many have already signed on for the project including Bevolo Lighting, Belgard Pavers, Uponor, Valspar Paint, Stanley Furniture, Agio Outdoor Furniture, Sunbrella Fabrics, J. Tribble Antiques, and Delta Faucets. We’re thrilled about the coastal, timeless, and desired lifestyle Seawatch represents, it will be very appealing to our readers.”
In addition, Phillip Sides of Phillip Sides Interior Design in Montgomery, Alabama, was selected to create and supervise the interior design of the 2009 Idea House. A registered Architectural and Interior Design firm, PSID’s professional citations include show houses for Southern Accents Magazine, Met Home of the Year winner for Metropolitan Home in 1984, and Top 125 Interior Designers in America 2003 by House Beautiful Magazine. The firm has worked extensively in the United States, as well as Bermuda, and England.
“We’re excited about working on the 2009 Idea House at Seawatch,” Sides said. “We haven’t had the opportunity to create interiors for a house of this style before. The shingle style Cape Cottage includes a number of spaces in which to incorporate traditional, transitional and contemporary design ideas. We anticipate an exciting house for our visitors.”

Coastal Living Idea Houses are nationally recognized by the magazine’s three million readers as the best designed, constructed, and decorated homes in the country, and present readers with the newest coastal trends, from architectural elements to building products to home design.
With over two decades of experience designing and building luxury coastal communities in southeastern North Carolina, master builder and CEO of The Coastal Companies®, Mark Saunders, is honored Coastal Living chose Seawatch® as the site, and Mark Saunders Luxury Homes® as the builder for the project. “We are blessed and excited to have been selected as Coastal Living’s partner for such a prestigious project,” he said. “The natural beauty of the Seawatch® landscape and the unparalleled skills of our project team will unite to create a one of a kind, masterfully built Idea House that thousands of guests will enjoy.”
After it is completed in late summer, the Coastal Living 2009 Idea House at Seawatch at Sunset Harbor® will be featured in the November 2009 issue of Coastal Living magazine. Tours of the house will be available in the fall with proceeds going to support local charitable organizations. Last year it was estimated that over 10,000 people from around the country toured the Coastal Living 10th Anniversary Idea House.

A national magazine that celebrates life along the coast, Coastal Living (www.coastalliving.com) is the source of inspiration and information for people who live or dream of living a coastal lifestyle. Marking 12 years of publication in 2009, Coastal Living serves a total audience of 3.5 million.

For more information on Seawatch at Sunset Harbor® call 877.732.9282 or visit www.seawatch-nc.com.
For information on a Coastal Living 2009 Idea House sponsorship, contact: Amy Causey at 910.755.9423.

      Southport, NC – The Brunswick County coastal community of Seawatch at Sunset Harbor^Ò has been chosen as the site for the 2009 Coastal Living Idea House. An official Coastal Living announcement was made on October 17^th. Each year, Coastal Living hand selects communities for the Idea House that represent environmental consciousness and sensitivity to shoreline preservation, as well as coastal home innovation, décor, and construction.

     The 2009 Coastal Living Idea House will be an original Cape design built by Mark Saunders Luxury Homes^Ò in the Tidal Village of Victoria, a neighborhood in the Seawatch^Ò community. The site is located on a bluff overlooking the postcard views and peaceful tidal waters of nature filled Mercer Mill Creek. Once complete, this grand coastal Cape will be extensively featured in the November 2009 issue of Coastal Living.

      Planning for the 2009 Coastal Living Idea House is underway, with completion scheduled for the late summer. Tours will be available in the fall of 2009. Last year, it was estimated that over 10,000 people from around the country toured the 10^th Anniversary Idea House.  Proceeds from these tours will support local charitable organizations.

For more information, on the 2009 Coastal Living Idea House at Seawatch at Sunset Harbor^Ò call 877.732.9282.

 “We make a living by what we get; we make a life by what we give.”

                                                                                    Winston Churchill

Everyday, the staff of The Coastal Companies work passionately and diligently to help others live rewarding lifestyles along the North Carolina coast. What you may not know is how many members of our staff lend their time and talents to worthy causes.

Laura Shaurer, Property Manager and Broker-in-Charge at Coastal Vacation Resorts on Oak Island, is a certified master diver who spends every Sunday volunteering at the N.C. Aquarium at Fort Fisher as a member of their well-known and popular dive team. These volunteers participate in 2 dives per day, 364 days a year, answering questions from visitors to the N.C. Aquarium and educating them about the varied habitats under the sea. With over 25 years experience as a certified diver, Laura also participates in Project Aware, counting fish populations in offshore waters. She has been in dives all over the world, including the Great Barrier Reef and the Belizean Shores. “In comparison,” she said, “the waters off-shore in North Carolina have some of the most diverse species.”

Rich Melcher, our IT Manager, is an active participant with Love-n-Care Ministries, an international ministry dedicated to sharing the gospel of Jesus Christ by planting churches, discipling Christians, training pastors, promoting revival, and meeting needs. The focus of these ministries is in Andhra Pradesh, India, where Rich made his first trip in January of 2008, accompanied by several members of Generations Church (which meets at Surf Cinemas in Southport). While there, Rich shared his expertise with computers and technical issues. He also donated laptops to local Pastors and trained them to use search and study tools with Bible software. The visiting group also spent their time deciding how to expand their partnership with the churches in India. Rich excitedly reported that during their visit, they witnessed several baptisms. The church plans to return to India soon to continue their support of the ministry.

Gay Atkins, Broker-in-Charge at Coastal Development & Realty on Holden Beach, is working hard to make sure the white sandy beaches we all love remain pristine for generations to come. Currently serving on the Holden Beach Renourishment Association, Gay is excited about the progress the organization has made to raise funds for the renourishment and maintenance of Holden Beach. Formed over 10 years ago, the organization is currently fertilizing and planting Sea Oats, Beach Grass, and Bitter Pancium and has raised nearly $40,000 to cover the cost of the project. This fall, fencing will be added to enhance the project. Gay said she is thankful for the generosity of supporters dedicated to protecting the beach from potential weather elements.

The Coastal Companies^â, is a leading developer of coastal communities on the South Brunswick Islands. The company’s all-inclusive properties include Seawatch at Sunset Harbor^â, Ocean Ridge Plantation^â, Ocean Isle Palms^â, and Rivers Edge Golf Club & Plantation^â. 

For more information please contact London Williamson at lwilliamson@thecoastalcompanies.com.

     Sunset Beach, NC – Ocean Ridge Plantation^â, an exclusive golf and beach community in Brunswick County, received the Metro Bravo award for “Best Golf Resort.” The award was given by Metro Bravo Magazine based in the Raleigh/Durham area with over 50,000+ statewide subscribers who vote by ballot every year to nominate businesses in specified categories. Winners are chosen by the number of nominations received in those categories.

For more information on Ocean Ridge Plantation^â call 800.556.6570 or visit www.oceanridge.com.

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Sunset Beach, NC – Ocean Ridge Plantationâ, one of the most exclusive and luxurious golf and beach communities in southeastern North Carolina will be offering special promotional gifts to guests touring their community during the month of July. These special gift packages are designed to encourage guests to visit surrounding business centers to stimulate the local economy.  Included in the packages are complimentary rounds on one of the four Ocean Ridge award-winning golf courses, fine dining certificates, discounts at retail boutiques and outlets, show tickets and more.  For more information on guest promotional packages and Ocean Ridge Plantation^â call 800-556-6570 or visit www.oceanridge.com

The stately gatehouse and manicured landscapes at Ocean RidgeTM welcome you with a sense of arrival while defining the exclusive and luxurious way of life at this beautiful coastal community.

Seawatch at Sunset Harbor® is conveniently situated between historic Wilmington, North Carolina, and exciting Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, which provides for a diverse array of dining, shopping, and entertainment choices. The surrounding area encompasses more than 100 championship golf courses, several historical points of interest, and some of the most beautiful beaches on the east coast. Beyond the area, Seawatch™ itself will offer a variety of comfortable amenities, including a golf technology center, putting greens, swimming complex, tennis, fitness center, private beach club, full-service spa, community shops, walking and biking trails, kayak and canoe launch site, and a proposed marina providing direct access to the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway.

Seawatch™ boasts magnificent Southern-style architecture that is timeless, unique, and personal in design, and all of the neighborhoods are carefully themed to ensure the highest aesthetic and overall appeal. Mark Saunders Luxury Homes™, The Coastal Companies’™ building division has more than twenty years experience in custom-built, quality homes. Its unsurpassed reputation is equaled only by its artful conception, graceful craftsmanship, and eye for ornamental detail.

Ocean Isle Palms® is a new, exclusive beach community on the southernmost shores of North Carolina, just two minutes from the white sands of Ocean Isle Beach. The lifestyle and homes are island-inspired, where the sun reflects off tin roofs, refreshing ocean breezes grace your wrap porches, lush lawns are shaded by swaying palms, and time is kept by the rhythm of the tides. Nestled between exciting Myrtle Beach, SC and beautiful, historic Wilmington, NC, Ocean Isle Palms® is convenient to a variety of shopping, fine dining, and entertainment choices. Surrounded by more than 100 championship golf courses, and with convenient access to the Atlantic Ocean and Intracoastal Waterway, activities are endless and boating, fishing, and beachcombing can all be part of your daily routine.

Ocean Isle Palms® is an oasis for relaxation. The private, all-inclusive, resort-style amenities planned for this community are:

Private Island Club & Shuttle

The Grand Palms Club & Spa- complete with indoor and outdoor pools, full service spa with sauna and hot tub, state-of-the art fitness center, tennis courts, resident’s clubhouse with meeting rooms, library, and much more.

The Palms Pavilion & Waterscape – including a children’s waterslide, lazy river, and zero entry pool, waterfall, beach areas, volleyball court, putting greens, cabanas and more.

Canoe and Kayak Center on creek with adjoining 5-acre pond

Miles of Walking and Biking Trails

Acres of Nature Preserve and Parks

Sunset Beach, NC – Nationally known motivational speaker and author, Myers Barnes, conducted a highly successful Sales Seminar for The Coastal Companies™ sales staff at Ocean Ridge Plantation on May 29th. Mr. Barnes is a contributing author for many of the nation’s top sales related trade magazines and publications. He is also the best selling author of Reach The Top in New Home & Neighborhood Sales, and Closing Strong, the Super Sales Handbook. The Coastal Companies™ is a recognized leader in designing and building luxury coastal communities in southeastern North Carolina, which includes: Ocean Ridge Plantation, Seawatch at Sunset Harbor, Rivers Edge Golf Club & Plantation, and Ocean Isle Palms.