On Saturday, October 11, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., the heart of Wilmington will open its doors. The Residents of Old Wilmington (ROW) present their much-loved Back Door Kitchen Tour, now in its 52nd year—a tradition that continues to capture the city’s soul while raising vital funds for local nonprofits.

Allow us to introduce Emmeline Yennaco, whose passion for design, history, and community is evident in her approach to real estate. From her early fascination with architecture to her commitment to making clients feel supported and understood, she embodies what makes Wilmington's real estate scene so special.

Expectations are high when a hotel anchors itself to a star player. The player, in this case, is Akira Back — the Michelin-starred, boundary-pushing chef whose name carries a hefty weight and spoonfuls of cred in culinary circles. The Salt & the Cellar, his acclaimed Orlando outpost, is reason enough for many to book a stay at Ette Hotel. But in truth, it’s just the opening act of a performance that plays out across every inch of this ultra-elevated experience.

Sea Scape Properties is proud to be the exclusive partner of The 100 Collection™ in Wrightsville Beach — a designation that signifies not just a beautiful home, but an elevated, trustworthy, and personalized vacation experience.

Wilmington food lovers—MasterChef All-Stars Live! is heading to the Wilson Center on September 28, bringing with it the fire, flavor, and fierce competition of TV’s top cooking show, live on stage.

What if, instead of collapsing into a standard-issue hotel room at the end of a long day, you retreated to a lush, palm-draped haven of elegance, where every detail—down to your morning cappuccino—is infused with a touch of luxury? Welcome to The Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes, where the enchantment of Disney meets the refinement of a five-star resort.

In a thrilling literary turn, Wilmington, North Carolina's own Dr. Greg Player—better known to patients as a trusted family physician—is now making headlines for a very different kind of work: fiction. His debut medical thriller, The Enemy Within.

For this year's Cape Fear Living Photographer of the Year, that magic isn't just inspiration—it's his canvas. We caught up with this year's winner, Chandler Hatch to talk about sharks, stillness, shooting in Portugal, and why the Cape Fear coast continues to call him back

Our favorite Cape Fear crafted summer beers. Here are our top picks to sip along to your favorite tunes.