A new gym, potentially a new law impacting the development process and onehot summerlie ahead for Brunswick County residents.
Fromgraduationsto appealing recently approved projects, Brunswick residents are on the move through May hot, heavy and a little sweaty.
Though long walks on the beach may be on most of our minds,Brunswick towns are preparing for hurricane seasonas they enter the final stretch of 2026-2027 municipal budget planning.
Winnabow residents are putting up their dukes as they begin theirrequest for a court review of the Brunswick County Planning Board's decision to approve the Cherrytree residential and commercial development. The complaint stems from alleged errors of law, improper procedures and more.
In addition, State Rep. Charlie Miller and Sen. Bill Rabon filedHouse Bill 1222 and Senate Bill 1079that propose moving all final development decisions to the county board of commissioners.
More about the proposed bills:New bills could change future of Brunswick County development
The production crew with "The Summer I Turned Pretty" was back in Southport recently. However,fan excitement might have caused some disruptionson set.
Excitement has also been shown for the construction ofHolden Beach's new concert facility. After knocking down its former pavilion in 2024, the town expects to have its new stage completed in time for summer.
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Here we grow again
Sketch plans show anew shopping center off U.S. 74/76, in front of the Compass Pointecommunity in Leland. Preliminary plans for the 83-acre property state the "Seaward Pointe" shopping center will be anchored by a 50,325-square-foot retail building with seven small shop spaces and four outparcels.
TheO2 Fitness in Leland in the Leland Town Centeris built and residents have been waiting roughly a year for its opening. Though some residents believe the fitness facility will never open, an employee told the StarNews opening plans remain, but the timeline for remains unknown.
Latest update:Opening timeline remains unclear for high-end gym in Leland
The agenda
The Brunswick County Planning Board will have its regular meeting at 4 p.m. today, May 11. Board members will potentially take action on a rezoning request and the proposed Gray Bridge Planned Development. The proposed development consists of 400 single family units on approximately 96.43 acres off Gray Bridge Road and Shell Point Road SW near Shallotte.
Ocean Isle Beach officials meet at 9 a.m. on May 12. Commissioners are expected to discuss the Jink's Creek dredging project, a sketch plan for The Cottages at Ocean Isle Beach, converting low speed vehicle parking back to car parking at Beaufort Street and W. Second Street, and rebidding ABC store expansion.
The city of Southport meets May 14. Several public hearings and discussions about text amendments and the unified ordinance development are on the table.
Please note that elected officials are likely to have additional special meetings, public forums and workshops as they boil down fiscal year 2026-2027 budgets.
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Savanna Tenenoff covers Brunswick County for the StarNews. Reach her atstenenoff@usatodayco.com.
This article originally appeared on Wilmington StarNews:Development, graduations and new bills in Brunswick County, NC
