Spotlight on Business - GO Automotive

After being in business for over 30 years in Clinton, NC, Go Automotive is proud bring high quality pre-owned vehicles and amazing customer service to the Pleasure Island-Wilmington area! After being a permanent resident for four years in Pleasure Island (and semi-permanent residents for 13 years) and commuting to Clinton for work for years, Annie Stefanovich had the opportunity to partner with her father, Steve, to open on a lot they have been dreaming about for years!

Happy to have a dream become reality, Go Used Cars and Trucks surpasses many pre-owned dealerships with it's special finance department, access to new and used inventory from home stores, sales, and auctions as well as on lot financing with over 30 different lenders and financial institutions. They have direct access to new Toyota, GMC, Buick, and Chevrolet vehicles as well as 100+ pre-owned vehicles. If they don't have it, they can find it! The experienced team with over 60 years combined knowledge can help get their customers in the vehicle that's right for them.

Being heavily involved in the community at our home stores, Annie is anxious to get Go Automotive Used Cars and Trucks involved at their new home! Sponsoring many athletic teams, schools, and community causes are just a few ways to get involved, so if your club or organization would like any assistance with such needs, please contact her any time at 910-399-8068.

Go Automotive Used Cars and Trucks is located near Ashley High School, across from the Masonboro Commons Food Lion. Our current hours of operation are 9-6 M-F, and 9-4 on Saturdays. If your schedule won't let you get by during their regular business hours, they can make arrangements to help when it is most convenient for you. you can also check them out online at www.goautomotive.com or www.gotoyota.com. Having trouble selling your car? They will buy it or consign it for you!

6401 Carolina Beach Road 

Wilmington, NC 28412 

910.399.8068

Dredging and nourishment near the north end of Freeman Park Beach

Press Release from the Town of Carolina Beach:


Date Issued: February 22, 2013


Dredging and nourishment near the north end of Freeman Park Beach

The Army Corps of Engineers is managing an Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway (AICW) Inlet Crossing Maintenance Dredging Contract that will begin work on Friday February 22, 2013. Carolina Beach Inlet Crossing & parts of Snow's Cut are included in this work package. The beach compatible material is scheduled to be placed on the north end of Freeman Beach. The project is anticipated to last 4-5 weeks.

Freeman Park will remain open, however the Carolina Beach Police Department advises people to use caution and stay away from the piping and construction areas in the interest of public safety. Entering posted beach areas can be very dangerous due to the heavy equipment and spoils being pumped on the shoreline.

A floating and submerged pipeline will run along the AICW channel to the Carolina beach Disposal Area. Mariners are cautioned to stay clear of dredge, booster, floating (pontoon) and submerged pipelines, barges, derricks and operating wires associated with dredging and marine construction operations. Operators of vessels of all types should be aware that dredges and floating pipelines are held in place by cables, attached to anchors some distance away from the equipment. Dredging projects are usually conducted twenty-four (24) hours a day seven (7) days a week, A NO WAKE transit is requested of all vessels passing the dredge and if necessary to clarify a SAFE PASSAGE contact the dredge on the appropriate VHF-FM channels 13 or 16.


Contact: Ed H. Parvin
Assistant Town Manager
Town of Carolina Beach, NC
(910) 458-2526 Office

Wave Transit Bus Service Comes to Pleasure Island

Visitors and locals alike can now take advantage of bus service to transport them to and from Pleasure Island. The new route started on February 4th, and includes stops at Monkey Junction, Carolina Beach Rd (SB) at Masonboro Commons, Veteran's Park, North Lake Park Blvd (SB) at Town Hall, Carl Winner at North Lake Park Blvd, North Lake Park Blvd (NB) at Risley Rd, Veteran's Park Visitor Center, and Carolina Beach Rd (NB) at Golden Rd.

For schedules, fare information, and more visit: http://www.wavetransit.com/

Spotlight on Business - Salty Dog Yoga & Surf

Our passion for yoga is as boundless as our passion for life.

We recognize that while our practice gives us strength, both physical and mental, it is also a means for effecting change in the world - starting with the way we treat and interact with those around us.

We like to have fun. Our laughter is infectious. We love our work, but we also know how to play with the best of 'em. We continuously aim for balance.

And the beach? Well, the ocean has called our names all our lives. We relish in the feeling of sand between our toes and can never seem to resist the call of the waves. Also, we have a hard time wearing "real shoes" and love the occasional sun-downer while swinging in a hammock...Maybe with some Bob Marley playing in the background.

We challenge our surf students to find comfort in the studio and our yogis to find comfort in the sea. Above all, we want to share our passion for yoga and its teachings with the world - starting with the Carolina Beach community. We see our practice as a gift - one that was given to us, one that we give to ourselves, and one that we offer to others.

Salty Dog offers a wide variety of yoga classes and unique workshop opportunities to all experience levels. As the temperatures rise, we’ll also offer combination yoga and surf experiences as well as stand-up paddle board yoga workshops. We look forward to partnering with businesses and organizations on the island, and to doing our part to improve and tighten the Pleasure Island community.

9 Pavillion Avenue South
Carolina Beach Boardwalk
910.707.0539

2013 Pleasure Island Visitor Guides Now Available

Had enough of the cold? It's time to start planning your NC beach vacation on Pleasure Island for this summer! The 2013 Visitor Guides are hot off the presses to help you do just that.

In the area? Stop by the Chamber of Commerce offices at 1121 N Lake Park Blvd in Carolina Beach to pick one up. Out of town? Call or email to request a copy - (910) 458-8434 or greg@pleasureislandnc.org.

Lo Tide Run - March 16, 2013

Time to start training for the 9th Annual Steve Haydu St. Patrick's Lo Tide Run! This beloved Pleasure Island tradition that fills the island roads with runners is right around the corner. Held on March 16th, 2013, in past years this run has raised more than $53,000 which benefits local individuals and families in financial need due to battles with cancer.

The run starts on the beach and then winds through Carolina Beach before ending at the Carolina Beach Boardwalk for a super fun after party! Choose from a 10K run, 5K run, or 5K Walk/Shuffle.

Looking for some great places to run to get ready for the race? Try the roads or trails in Carolina Beach State Park, the paved path around the Carolina Beach Lake, on the quiet roads through residential neighborhoods on the island, or of course on the beach!

Valentine's Day 2013 on Pleasure Island

Love is in the air on Pleasure Island...it's the perfect place to bring your sweetheart to celebrate a romantic Valentine's Day. Come for a fun filled evening or long weekend. Here are a few ideas for making the most of this special day...island style!

Valentine's Day Cruise

Sweet Treats

The Fudgeboat will have a limited supply of their delicious chocolate covered strawberries available fresh for Valentine's Day. Order 1/2 dozen or 1 dozen holiday boxes in advance for pickup on Valentine's Day at info@fudgeboat.com or (910) 617-9793.


Big Apple Bakery, opening in March on Pleasure Island, is now taking special orders for special occasions and Valentine's Day. (910) 458-8200

Find the perfect gift for that special someone at one of the many unique shops and boutiques on Pleasure Island. Complete a night out with a wonderful meal at a great restaurant in Carolina Beach or Kure Beach - choose from local seafood, Italian, Thai, Mexican, classic southern comfort food, the perfect burger, and much more.

Special Olympics Polar Plunge - February 23, 2013

Take the ultimate plunge - for a great cause! 

The Special Olympics Polar Plunge will take place Saturday, February 23, 2013 on the beach by the Carolina Beach Boardwalk. The Plunge will begin at 3:00 pm.

Take a chilling plunge into the Atlantic Ocean to support Special Olympics New Hanover County.

Join us for live music, ice carvings, costume contest, Sun Coast Cruisers, food, art, and more!

For more information or to register online visit www.PlungeNHC.com or call 910-341-7253