Danielle Puleo

2 days ago | thecoastlandtimes.com | Danielle Puleo

Published 1:44 pm Wednesday, June 25, 2025 In the heart of downtown Manteo, where the pace is unhurried and the scent of the sound lingers in the air, The Pearl Hotel offers guests a singular experience: a stay that feels more like stepping into a thoughtfully curated home than a traditional hotel. With its artfully designed rooms, panoramic rooftop greenspace, and a story rooted in inspiration, The Pearl Hotel offers one of the most distinctive lodging experiences on the Outer Banks.

1 week ago | thecoastlandtimes.com | Danielle Puleo

Published 1:33 pm Wednesday, June 18, 2025 When Luke Spinato took his first steps across the graduation stage at Currituck County High School on June 5, 2025, the crowd erupted into cheers. For many seniors, walking the stage is a rite of passage. For Luke, it was the culmination of an extraordinary journey—a goal achieved not only through grit and determination, but also with the help of a robotic exoskeleton, a devoted support team, and unwavering family love.

3 weeks ago | thecoastlandtimes.com | Danielle Puleo

Published 5:53 pm Friday, June 6, 2025 For locals and visitors alike, the arrival of June means one thing in downtown Manteo: Dare Day. A staple of the Outer Banks social calendar, the annual street festival returns this year with all the charm, flavor and hometown pride that have defined the event for more than four decades.

3 weeks ago | thecoastlandtimes.com | Danielle Puleo

Published 5:17 pm Wednesday, June 4, 2025 At 8916 S. Old Oregon Inlet Road in Nags Head, something extraordinary is happening: a towering century plant is preparing to bloom, and it’s quickly becoming the talk of the neighborhood. Homeowners Dianne and Paul Kotasenski, who will mark nine years at their home this June, have watched in awe as a massive stalk emerged from the center of the plant about three weeks ago.

3 weeks ago | thecoastlandtimes.com | Danielle Puleo

Published 4:56 pm Wednesday, June 4, 2025 The tallest natural sand dune system on the East Coast is turning 50, and the community is throwing it a party as grand as the ridge itself. From June 5 to 8, Jockey’s Ridge State Park will host a four-day golden anniversary celebration packed with family-friendly events, outdoor adventures and a historic first: a drone light show illuminating the skies above the dunes.