Sawgrass Spotlight: Intracoastal Cruise with La Cruz

After four years of exploring the coast on solid ground, we hopped aboard La Cruz, Spanish for “The Cross,” and viewed Wrightsville Beach from a Norman Cross Trimaran that EJ, Marisa, and Kevin (the pug) are lucky to call home.

Our two-hour private cruise was luxuriously relaxing, and an idyllic escape from our usual routine—it felt like an afternoon staycation. While I could gush about our experience aboard La Cruz, our host’s story is even more extraordinary: We sat down with Marissa to hear all about how she and EJ started their new journey.

Sawgrass SpotlightCourtney RossOctober 6, 2020wrightsville beach, cruise, sailing, sawgrass spotlight

Sawgrass Spotlight: Italy comes to Wilmington as GelaRto gelateria

Just as the sweltering summer heat begins to become unbearable on Wilmington’s Riverwalk, a cool refreshing treat lies steps ahead in the old J.W. Brooks Wholesale Grocer’s store. GelaRto gelateria recently opened on Water Street in Wilmington’s historic district then COVID-19 paused their grand debut. But even a global pandemic couldn’t keep this Insta-worthy ice cream from drawing a crowd.

Sawgrass Spotlight: Tails Piano Bar

When you enter Tails, you immediately feel as though you’ve been transported into the 1920s. The Art Deco décor, impressive chandelier, and playful lounge seating welcome you to relax and sip on a signature cocktail in style.