What a way to spend an evening!
DOLPHINS have again been sighted in the back bay! It’s a wonderful sight to see, bringing smiles to the faces of anyone lucky enough to witness them. Although they may appear to be playing, it’s the desire for a meal that draws them into the bay. That’s a good sign that our back bays are healthy, and providing food to the dolphins. Although spotting them in the back bay is never a sure thing, the best time to catch them is during an evening flood tide.
SAND PUMPING on Stone Harbor’s beach continues. Earlier this week sand was being discharged at 110th Street, with closures of beaches from 109th to 112th Streets. Beaches that have already been replenished are quite wide!
SLACK TIDE BREWERY, a favorite among locals and visitors, will move to its new location at 1879 Route 9 and open its doors on Friday. The new location has been under construction in recent months. It’s just a few minutes from Avalon, and will be a great place to sample an Avalon Amber Ale, an Angry Osprey IPA, or a Haywire Twist!
IT’S PEAK TURTLE TIME! Diamondback terrapins have been crossing local roadways in large numbers this week, as they seek high ground upon which to lay eggs. Unfortunately, vehicle strikes kill many turtles each year, despite efforts to reduce their numbers on roadways via turtle barriers. Keep an eye out for turtles crossing the road. If you’re inclined to help a turtle across the road, take steps to ensure your own safety in traffic, and carry the turtle in the direction it was headed.
A HUGE JULY 4TH WEEKEND is upon us! From concerts to a sand sculpting contest to a boat parade, and, of course, fireworks on the beach, there will be plenty of fun activities to enjoy. See below for a list of upcoming events!
WISHING YOU A WONDERFUL JULY 4TH WEEKEND! Whether you’re beach walking, boating, or barbecuing, have a safe and happy time with family and friends!
UPCOMING EVENTS:
- Thursdays at Surfside—The Discoteks, Surfside Park, Thursday, June 29th, 7pm.
- Friday Nights at Surfside Park—Patriot Summer Kickoff, balloon art, face painting, tattoos, DJ, trivia, dancing. Surfside Park, Friday, June 30th, 6:30pm.
- Inaugural Stone Harbor Sandbag Challenge, sandbag run of 31 blocks. Register online at 31heroes.org. Saturday, July 1, 2023.
- Hoagie Sale, Stone Harbor Fire Department, Saturday, July 1, 8am until sold out.
- Avalon Patriotic Boat Parade, Monday, July 3rd, 6:30pm. Starts at Avalon Yacht Club. Watch from bayfront docks or street ends.
- Sand Sculpting Contest, 82nd Street beach, 9am-11:30am, Tuesday, July 4th.
- Field Day & Phillies Home Run Derby, Stone Harbor Recreation Field, Saturday, July 4th, 9am.
- Bay Atlantic Symphony Free Patriotic Concert, Avalon Community Hall, Tuesday, July 4th, 7pm.
- July 4th Fireworks, Avalon, on the beach, dusk. Bring a beach towel or chair!
- July 4th Fireworks, Stone Harbor, on the beach, 9:15pm. Bring a beach towel or chair!
- Stone Harbor Festival of Lights Boat Parade, Saturday, July 15th, dusk. Watch from any bayfront dock or street end!
- 22nd Annual Blueberry Festival, Our Saviour Lutheran Church, Stone Harbor. Sunday, July 16th, 6:30pm to 8:30pm.
WEEKLY EVENTS:
- Stone Harbor Farmers Market, under the Water Tower, Sundays, 8am to 12:30pm.
- Family Fun Nights, 96th Street Shuffle Board Courts, character meet & greets, face painting, music. Monday nights, June 26th through July 24th, 5:30pm to 6:15pm.
- Tuesdays at the Tower, summer concert series, beginning July 11th.
- Thursdays at Surfside, weekly concerts at Surfside Park, Avalon, Thursdays, 7pm, beginning June 29th.
- Thursdays on the Lawn, free weekly concerts, 7pm, St. Mary’s Episcopal Church, 95th Street & Third Avenue.
NEW LISTINGS:
2318 Dune Drive, 2318, Avalon, $1,675,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 231634
10911 Third Avenue, Rear, Stone Harbor, $1,850,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 231649
2160 Dune Drive, 2160, Avalon, $1,899,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 231669
216 25th Street, 216, Avalon, $2,795,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 231625
PROPERTIES UNDER CONTRACT:
4126 Ocean Drive, 4126, Avalon, $1,799,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 230805
792 Sunrise Drive, East, Avalon, $2,295,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 230874
115 112th Street, Stone Harbor, $5,295,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 230884
PROPERTIES SOLD:
213 57th Street, Avalon, $5,350,000, SOLD MLS#: 230814
