A lovely sunset view from Townsend’s Inlet Waterfront Park. The park is located on the Sea Isle City side of the Townsend’s Inlet Bridge, just across the inlet from Avalon. It’s a great spot to walk, fish, or relax!
STONE HARBOR & AVALON BEACH REPLENISHMENT work is now fully completed, including demobilization of pipes and equipment. Heavy equipment has been removed from the 123rd Street parking lot as well. The brand-new beaches in both Avalon & Stone Harbor are wide, and ready for you to enjoy! In addition to recreational enjoyment, our beaches and dunes provide vital protection to the island during major storm events.
THE AVALON FREE LIBRARY presented a check for more than $1.8 million to the Borough of Avalon. According to a Borough release, the check represents the amount of excess surplus generated by the five-star Avalon Free Public Library during the last fiscal year. In 2010, New Jersey approved legislation (A-2911) that requires free public libraries to transfer any excess surplus to the host municipality for property tax relief. This is the largest return of excess library surplus to the Borough of Avalon in the library’s history.
GOTTA DO IT: OFFSHORE EATS, OFFSHORE TREATS! We’ve all got our on-island favorites, but sometimes you find yourself off-island for an errand, or while driving to or from home. In that case, you may want to try some of these great places!
- Mama Mia’s Ristorante, Roosevelt Boulevard, Marmora. Italian; dine in, takeout.
- Tuckahoe Ice Cream, Route 50, Tuckahoe. Ice cream, water ice.
- Giuseppe’s Gourmet, Route 50, Seaville. Italian; dine in, takeout.
- Frog Hollow Bakery, Route 50, Seaville. Delicious donuts & cinnamon buns.
- La Casetta Italian Bistro, Route 9, Seaville. Italian; dine in, takeout.
- Avalon Links at Avalon Golf Club, Route 9, Swainton. Breakfast, lunch, dinner overlooking the 18th hole.
- Bellevue Tavern, 9 South Main Street, Cape May Court House. Casual, tavern fare & entrees.
- Provence, 2 North Main Street, Cape May Court House. Upscale French dining.
- South 9 Bar & Grille, Route 9, Cape May Court House. Bar fare, live music.
- Fleck’s Ice Cream, Bayshore Road, Villas. Ice cream & desserts.
Have another favorite, on or off the island? I’d love to hear about it!
AVALON FLOOD INSURANCE SESSION: Avalon is hosting an informational flood insurance session on Tuesday, August 15th at 5pm, at Borough Hall. Bring your flood insurance certificate and flood insurance policy for help determining if your home is rated properly.
THE HARBOR HUSTLE is set for Sunday, August 20th. 5K and 1-mile runs are available, as well as a 1-mile walk. Sponsored by the Stone Harbor Property Owners Association, net proceeds from the Harbor Hustle will benefit the Stone Harbor Museum. Sign up here: https://runsignup.com/Race/NJ/StoneHarbor/SHPOAHarborHustle?fbclid=IwAR29Wgux5CpMbggWrPO_k2o3y_zqmaFX3eT6s7YklKxDT3bIXaC0m4dCx08
UPCOMING EVENTS:
- Thursdays at Surfside: 40 North, August 3rd, 7pm.
- Stone Harbor Beach Patrol Life Saving Station Open House, rescue demonstration, light refreshments, Friday, August 4th, 8am-9am.
- Friday Nights at Surfside Park: Mickey’s Magical Showcase, August 4th, 6:30pm.
- Green Fair, Stone Harbor Water Tower Plaza, Monday, August 7th, 6pm.
- Tuesdays at the Tower: Pure Jerry, Water Tower parking lot, August 8th, 7pm.
- Avalon Beach Movie: Jaws. 30th Street beach, Tuesday, August 8th, dusk.
- Thursdays at Surfside: The Best of the Eagles. Thursday, August 10th, 7pm.
- Friday Nights at Surfside Park—Star Wars, Jedi Master Class. Balloon art, face painting, music. Surfside Park, Friday, August 11th, 6:30pm.
- Avalon Flood Insurance meeting. Informational session on flood insurance; bring your flood elevation certificate and flood insurance policy. Avalon Borough Hall, Tuesday, August 15th, 5pm.
- Tuesdays at the Tower: Marnie’s Musicians. Water Tower parking lot, Tuesday, August 15th, 7pm.
- SHPOA Harbor Hustle, 5k run, 1M run, 1M walk. Sunday, August 20th, beginning at 7:30am. Sign up here: https://runsignup.com/Race/NJ/StoneHarbor/SHPOAHarborHustle?fbclid=IwAR29Wgux5CpMbggWrPO_k2o3y_zqmaFX3eT6s7YklKxDT3bIXaC0m4dCx08
WEEKLY EVENTS:
- Stone Harbor Farmers Market, under the Water Tower, Sundays, 8am to 12:30pm.
- Tuesdays at the Tower, summer concert series.
- Crafty Wednesdays, Avalon Free Public Library, 10am.
- Dune Walks, guided by the Wetlands Institute, every Wednesday, 48th Street beach path, 9:30am.
- LEGO Thursdays, Avalon Free Public Library, 10am.
- Thursdays at Surfside, weekly concerts at Surfside Park, Avalon, Thursdays, 7pm.
- Thursdays on the Lawn, free weekly concerts, 7pm, St. Mary’s Episcopal Church, 95th Street & Third Avenue.
New Listings:
502 20th Street, 502, Avalon, $1,990,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 232003
344 104th Street, Stone Harbor, $9,995,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 232011
Properties Under Contract:
1114 Stone Harbor Boulevard, Bay Island, Stone Harbor Manor, $1,250,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 231896
248 41 Street, Avalon, $2,100,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 231474
286 75th Street, Avalon, $2,735,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 231386
891 21st Street, 891, Avalon, $3,245,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 230940
135 7th Street, Avalon, $3,395,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 231922
Properties Sold:
7900 Dune Drive, 106, Avalon, $500,000, SOLD MLS#: 231498
7888 Dune Drive, 328, Avalon, $490,000, SOLD MLS#: 230761
4306 5th Avenue, Avalon, $7,550,000, SOLD MLS#: 231337
