Outer Banks to Roanoke Island, Southern Shores to Marshes Light: exploring life on a barrier island. A guide to fun, family, home, real estate, restaurants, surf, sun and more.
It was a beautiful evening for a dinner cruise. We left the docks at Pirates Cove at 6 p.m. and cruised around Roanoke Island for about an hour and a half. The boat let us off at the Town of Manteo docks where most of the guests went on to enjoy a concert at Roanoke Island Festival Park.
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Marshes Light dockmaster, Joe Chambliss, was recently featured on Raleigh’s WRAL television on the “Tarheel Traveler” section.
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We are making things ready at Marshes Light for another wonderful season. Boaters are checking the batteries and fuel lines on their vessels when they are not out fishing for ocean rock (better than lobster, yum). The crack of the bat heralds little league in practice, daffodils are blooming, buds are forming on trees, and the sounds of birds chirping in the early morning brings a smile to our faces. Spring is my favorite time of year!
Next weekend March 5-8 hosts the Taste of the Beach Event. This Event showcases the best in food, wine, restaurants and music along the Outer Banks. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit http://www.obxtasteofthebeach.com/home.htm.
There are incredible values at Marshes Light Marina Villas right now – call Ann or Lee for more information at 888-319-3557. See you soon!
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The Richmond Boat Show is recognized as one of the best boat shows in Central Virginia. Covering nearly 160,000 square feet in seven buildings, with all type of boats and boating equipment on display. Additional exhibits include boat lifts, floating docks, marine electronics, water sports and safety equipment. Experts will be on hand to give information and answer questions about marinas, financing, insurance, boat maintenance and repair and boating safety.
Richmond Raceway Complex600 E. Laburnum Avenue, Richmond, VA
Adults: $7. Ages 6-16: 2. Under 5: Free.
There’s a whole lotta activity along the outer banks right now!
Major earth moving is going on a 10 acre site between the highways in Nags Head, rumor has it that a retail shopping village with a new Food Lion grocery store is coming.
Dare County’s new Community Center on Roanoke Island is designed to benefit property owners and will feature a state-of-the-art fitness center, kitchen and theater.
College of the Albemarle’s new building has started construction on their campus adjacent to Marshes Light. This new building will house their arts and crafts curriculum, small boat building and other non-academic courses.
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I’ve been following some blogs lately and this question was posed at [http://www.AtHome@HouseHuntNews.com]. There were several choices listed including: lower interest rates, better neighborhood, finding a good deal, growing family, relocation, etc.
Marshes Light is such a unique community located along the water in an historic town in a resort area – Roanoke Sound, Manteo, and the Outer Banks, respectively. Folks have 
been coming to the Outer Banks for years and usually visit Manteo at least once during their visit here – that’s when they discover the laid-back charm and quieter lifestyle found on Roanoke Island and a relaxing break from the hustle bustle traffic on the beach.
So, join the discussion and post a comment. What would prompt you to buy in Marshes Light in today’s market?
Is it the lifestyle (boating, marina, shopping, cultural events)? Is it relocation (permanent or second home or retirement)? Is it the area (less than an day’s drive from family and friends in the northeast, proximity to the ocean and sound)?
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