2012 Taste of the Beach

Spring time is fast approaching, and what better way to welcome it than with four days of food, drink and fun on the Outer Banks! The 2012 Taste of the Beach takes place March 15th - 18th and includes over fifty planned events from Corolla to Nags Head. The Outer Banks Restaurant Association has been holding this event for over 25 years and it has been named as one of the top ten seafood and wine festivals in the country by Coastal Living Magazine.

Over fifty restaurants will be participating this year and events will include wine tastings, cook-offs, brewery tours, and so much more! The weekend culminates with the Grand Tasting on Sunday, March 18th, where over thirty restaurants and vendors will be serving freshly prepared samples and beverages. Awards are given to local restaurants for Best Cuisine, Best in Show, and Best Dessert.

Taste of the Beach is right around the corner, but don't worry, it's not too late to reserve your accommodations. As a proud associate member of the Outer Banks Restaurant Association, Stan White Realty is offering a 2012 Taste of the Beach package on select Outer Banks vacation rentals. Book any participating property and receive two complimentary tickets to the Grand Tasting on Sunday, as well as your choice of either free early check-in or late check-out. So check out the selection and give us a call at 1-800-338-3233 to book your 2012 Taste of the Beach package today!

34th Annual Frank Stick Memorial Art Show

Hey everyone! The 34th Annual Frank Stick Memorial Art Show is here on the Outer Banks and going on through the 24th of February. This exhibition has free admission and will be on display at the Ghost Fleet Gallery in Nags Head located at 210 East Driftwood Street. You will find a beautiful array of original local fine art including all from paintings to sculptures and everything in-between. It is an event that all art lovers will enjoy!

Just as a little background about Frank Stick, he was one of the first men to foresee the Outer Banks as being a vacation destination. So much so, that he began painting hundreds of gorgeous scenes you can find here on the Outer Banks. He began by painting predominately hunting and fishing scenes to show the great potential for outdoor adventure on the Outer Banks. He went on to embrace all of the beauty that this area has to offer and put it on canvas as some of the most collectable Outer Banks Art available. This is a great event to attend while you are here enjoying your Outer Banks Vacation Rental.

In 1920, Stick visited the Outer Banks of North Carolina on a surf fishing expedition, and saw the perfection that we all see today, whether you live here or are on vacation. He instantly became captivated with the Outer Banks and worked hard establishing the Cape Hatteras National Seashore as the United States’ first national seashore. This was all thanks to Frank Stick’s efforts. We here at Stan White Realty & Construction hope all the art lovers visiting the Outer Banks can make it out to this incredible art exhibition.

The 2012 Outer Banks Wedding Association Weekend & Expo

Happy New Year from the Outer Banks!

We hope everyone had a wonderful Holiday Season. With 2012 finally here, we are excited about everything this year has to offer. A great way to start this New Year is by coming to check out the 2012 Outer Banks Wedding Expo on Sunday, January 8th (don't worry brides, it's not too late to register, and tickets can even be purchased at the door). The Outer Banks of North Carolina offers one of the most beautiful places on the East Coast to plan a beach wedding. With miles of oceanfront, historic settings, and many accommodations to choose from, it's no wonder our quaint little island is one of America’s top wedding destinations!

The 14th annual Wedding Weekend & Expo kicks off with a Friday night cocktail reception with David Tutera of My Fair Wedding, followed by the Wedding Tour on Saturday featuring some of the area's finest ceremony sites and reception venues. The expo on Sunday will showcase over 175 vendors, where you will be able to meet, select, and work with an extremely talented group of professionals dedicated to making your wedding an unforgettable one. Stan White Realty & Construction is proud to be part of this amazing event. We are especially excited to help you find the best event rental for your big day, as well as accommodations for your out-of-town guests. We will have an array of photos, property details, and information on the surrounding areas. Our Special Event Coordinator and a Property Manager will be available to answer any and all questions you may have. So be sure to visit us at booth #26 - we look forward to seeing you there! In the meantime, feel free to take a look at our BRAND NEW website, http://www.outerbanksrentals.com/. Cheers!!

Soaring 100

Fall is a great time to visit the Outer Banks. This October, bring the whole family for Soaring 100, a fun-filled weekend celebrating the history of flight. The event will mark the 100th anniversary of the Wright Brothers’ record 9 minute, 45 second glider flight. Soaring 100 will be held October 21-24th at the Wright Brothers National Memorial in Kill Devil Hills and Jockey’s Ridge State Park in Nags Head. The First Flight Foundation (previously known as the First Flight Centennial Foundation) and a coalition of aviation groups are the backbone behind the event. You and your family will be able to enjoy a sailplane fly-in, vintage and modern glider displays, educational and entertaining symposiums, and special demonstrations and activities planned at the Wright Brothers National Memorial. At Jockey’s Ridge, three teams of aviation enthusiasts from Kansas, Ohio, and Virginia will attempt to launch replicas of the 1911 glider. Receptions, along with a gala banquet and dance, are also planned.

The Wright Brothers National Memorial is one of the area’s most popular attractions, where visitors can learn about the history of flight both indoors and out. The aircraft replicas and paintings are a must-see. You may remember the six-day event that took place in 2003 celebrating the 100th anniversary of the Wright brothers’ first powered flight. On the last day of the event, over 34,000 people attended, including former president George W. Bush.

Soaring 100 is going to be full of smiling faces and good times. Now is the time to start planning a trip for you and your family to enjoy a weekend of fun here on the Outer Banks.

- Heather Boyd, Vacation Specialist

Update: New OBX Bank Headquarters

One week's progress! Here is Eddie Musick working on the elevator pit.

"Book Early and Win" Contest Winner Announced

Congratulations Mrs. Wilkie of Henderson, NC for being the lucky winner of a brand new, 40" LCD Samsung TV! We conducted a raffle at the end of 2009 into which all guests who booked and confirmed their 2010 reservation before December 31 were entered. Mrs. Wilkie was presented with her prize at the end of her week long stay with Stan White Realty.

Mrs. Wilkie standing with Stan White Realty General Manager Heather Cater and Chief Operating Officer John White.

Update: OBX Bank Headquarters

It's going up fast! Check out the progress we've made since our last OBX Bank post: