Old Glory waved over the bay as fireworks were launched from a barge off the beach Sunday evening.
WHAT A WEEKEND! Even a questionable weather forecast couldn’t keep the crowds away! By all accounts, Seven Mile Island was packed over the holiday weekend, with local business owners declaring the weekend a success. Grey skies eventually gave way to sunshine and seabreezes, which kept the crowd here on the island through the whole three-day weekend. Sunday evening fireworks displays in both Avalon and Stone Harbor were enjoyed from vantage points all over the island!
SOMETIMES IT’S EASIER to let someone else worry about it…If you’re looking for the ultimate in stress-free vacationing, why not let the Beach Setup Guy take care of hauling your beach chairs to the sand and setting them up for you? While you’re at it, you can schedule dog walking services with Surf Dog Walking–meaning you’re free to go to the beach while Rover gets his exercise elsewhere! Check them out at www.BeachSetupGuy.com and w
UNEXPECTED SHOALING has occurred in Avalon’s Pennsylvania Harbor near the end of 21st Street. The Borough of Avalon will take steps to perform emergency dredging in the area. Meanwhile boaters should be aware of the shoaling and use caution in the area.
GOTTA DO IT: LOCAL BREWERIES! A number of local craft beer makers operate in Cape May County and produce a variety of award-winning beers. Whether you prefer to taste different brews at each brewery, or take some home to enjoy later, here are some local favorites:
- Avalon Brew Pub: 125 79th Street, Avalon. www.facebook.com/
AvalonBrewPub/ - Slack Tide Brewing Company: 1072 Route 83, Swainton. www.
SlackTideBrewingCo.com - Ludlam Island Brewery: 9 Stoney Court, Ocean View. www.LudlamIsland.com
- Bucket Brigade Brewery: 205 N Main Street, Cape May Court House. www.
BucketBrigadeBrewery.com - Coho Brewing Company: 28 Indian Trail Road, Cape May Court House. www.CohoBrewingCo.com
- 7 Mile Brewery: 3156 Route 9 South, Rio Grande. www.7MileBrew.com
- MudHen Brewing Company: 127 W Rio Grande Avenue, Wildwood. www.MudHenBrew.com
- Cape May Brewery: 409 Breakwater Road, Cape May. www.CapeMayBrewery.com
- Gusto Brewing Company: 3860 Bayshore Road, North Cape May. www.GustoBrewCo.com
- Cold Spring Brewery: 733 Seashore Road, Cape May. www.ColdSpringBrewery.
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REMINDER: STONE HARBOR TRASH & RECYCLING collection is still once per week, instead of the usual twice per week in the summer, due to a labor shortage. A trash & recycling drop off point is located between 80th Street & 81st Streets in the Municipal Marina parking lot on Saturdays from 8am to 4pm. Stone Harbor rental property owners: make sure you have enough trash & recycling containers to last a week–or purchase more if you don’t.
PSA: SLOW DOWN, IT’S CROWDED! Yes, it’s that time of year when the beaches, sidewalks, streets, and parking lots are full of people. For everyone’s sake, slow down, especially if you’re behind the wheel of an automobile. Allow a few extra minutes when travelling around the island. Better yet, roll down the windows and enjoy the salt air during your ride!
New Listings:
210 82nd Street, #1, Stone Harbor, $1,549,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 212388
455 21st Street, Avalon, $1,995,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 212394
279 26th Street, West, Avalon, $2,195,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 212416
222 87th Street, B, Stone Harbor, $2,399,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 212403
7688 Dune Drive, Avalon, $4,600,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 212343
50 E. 10th Street, Avalon, $5,250,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 212393
5609 Dune Drive, Avalon, $13,900,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 212401
Properties Under Contract:
1539 Dune Drive, Avalon, $1,595,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 212348
265 100th Street, Stone Harbor, $1,699,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 211823
9011 Second Avenue, Stone Harbor, $2,595,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 212151
7789 Dune Drive, Avalon, $2,600,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 212303
692 22nd Street, West, Avalon, $2,795,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 212136
1169 Avalon Avenue, Avalon, $2,850,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 211747
246 90th Street, Stone Harbor, $2,995,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 210400
365 96th Street, Stone Harbor, $3,450,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 212357
4128 Bayberry Road, Avalon, $3,500,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 203514
888 First Avenue, Avalon, $3,695,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 211913
589 Sunrise Drive, Avalon, $3,995,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 212421
25 E. 11th Street, Avalon, $4,199,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 203860
20 94th Street, Stone Harbor, $4,999,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 211806
111 119th Street, Stone Harbor, $6,995,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 211358
Properties Sold:
259 29th Street, Avalon, $1,995,000, SOLD MLS#: 203999
294 18th Street, Avalon, $2,875,000, SOLD MLS#: 210569