It won’t belong before boats large & small will be cruising local waters!
MISS AVALON opened her fishing season earlier this week with a tog fishing trip. The crew reported good catches up to 8 pounds, with the day’s “high hook” catching three keepers, and breaking off a fourth. Miss Avalon is fishing Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays this month. Visit www.MissAvalon.com or www.Facebook.com/MissAvalon
RAIN, RAIN, GO AWAY! After 8 inches of rain and countless rainy days in March, we’re ready for some sunshine. Mother Nature did not cooperate the first couple days of April…after a bit of sunshine over the weekend, rain appeared again, with another couple of inches in the forecast. It’ll begin to dry out toward the end of this week.
LAUGHING GULLS ARE BACK! The Wetlands Institute reports that the first Laughing Gulls have appeared on Ring Island, near the Institute. Commonly known as seagulls, the iconic birds are now arriving for the summer season. Ring Island is a marshy island behind Stone Harbor that is the summer home of thousands of seagulls.
SAFETY REMINDER: CHECK YOUR DRYER VENT! When is the last time you checked and cleaned your dryer duct and vent? Ducts or vents clogged with lint present a serious fire hazard. While your lint filter should be cleaned before each use of the dryer, your dryer duct (which should be metal, not plastic) and vent should be checked periodically to make sure they’re clear. A buildup of lint in the duct can clog it, leading to an overheated dryer, greatly increasing the risk of a fire. Whether you have a vacation property or a rental property, checking and cleaning your dryer duct and vent prior to the heavy usage during the season is smart. Don’t want to DIY? Call an appliance company or handyman.
LOCAL CRAFT BREWERIES have had a busy month! Here’s the latest:
Coho Brewing has been rebranded as Whale Tale Brewing. Located on Indian Trail Road in Cape May Court House, Whale Tale Brewing features events and specials several nights a week: www.whaletalebrewing.com/upcoming
Cape May Brewing Company has reintroduced their pale Helles lager “Boat Ramp Champ,” describing it as the perfect brew to crack open after a day on the open sea. Located on Hornet Road at the Cape May County Airport, Cape May Brewing’s tasting room is open seven days a week beginning at noon. www.capemaybrewery.com
Slack Tide Brewing Company has its three newest releases on tap, including Penny Knot, Catch and Release 001, and Paddy’s Hole, as well as several of its year-round and seasonal brews. Slack Tide, located on Route 9 just above Avalon Boulevard, is open seven days a week beginning at noon, and this Friday at 5pm will feature Pint Night, donating $1 from every pint to the Ocean City High School crew team: www.slacktidebrewingco.com/events
UPCOMING EVENTS:
- Easter EGGStravaganZoo, a week of Easter-related activities at Cape May County Zoo, through Sunday, April 7th.
- Stone Harbor Job Fair, Saturday, April 6th. Visit participating businesses to apply in person.
- Clean Ocean Action Spring Beach Sweep, Saturday, April 13th.
- Avalon Spring Dune Grass Planting, Saturday, April 20th.
- Arbor Day Celebration, 48th Street & Dune Drive, Tuesday, April 26th, 10:30am.
- Spring into Summer Event & Sidewalk Sale, Stone Harbor, Saturday, May 4th.
- Avalon Garden Club Plant & Bake Sale, 39th Street Greenhouse, May 4th & 5th.
New Listings:
272 21st Street, Avalon, $35,940, ACTIVE MLS#: 240933
9511 Sunset Drive, Unit 200, Stone Harbor, $485,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 240946
317 83rd Street, 4, Stone Harbor, $889,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 240940
551 22nd Street, B, Avalon, $949,900, ACTIVE MLS#: 240909
2934 Ocean Drive, North, Avalon, $2,400,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 240885
2988 1st Avenue, Avalon, $3,499,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 240939
549 24th Street, 549, Avalon, $3,995,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 240895
11108 2nd Avenue, Stone Harbor, $4,495,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 240901
11116 2nd Avenue, Stone Harbor, $4,495,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 240922
11100 2nd Avenue, Stone Harbor, $4,495,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 240878
135 112th Street, Stone Harbor, $4,595,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 240944
212 105th Street, Stone Harbor, $4,650,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 240876
125 112th Street, Stone Harbor, $4,895,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 240953
568 22nd Street, Avalon, $4,999,995, ACTIVE MLS#: 240919
Properties Under Contract:
243 80th Street, Avalon, $1,295,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 233088
Properties Sold:
7888 Dune Drive, 322, Avalon, $565,000, SOLD MLS#: 231685
265 19th Street, Avalon, $2,175,000, SOLD MLS#: 232624
11 Marine Way, 11, Avalon, $2,592,500, SOLD MLS#: 240437
244 103rd Street, Stone Harbor, $2,600,000, SOLD MLS#: 232834
5349 Ocean Drive, Avalon, $3,100,000, SOLD MLS#: 232388
178 33rd Street, Avalon, $4,400,000, SOLD MLS#: 231693
7488 Ocean Drive, Avalon, $4,995,000, SOLD MLS#: 232292
