WATCH FOR TURTLES as you drive local roads. It’s egg laying season for diamondback terrapins, who inhabit local waters but annually seek high ground on which to lay eggs. Turtles often cross local roadways to do so—even roads with turtle barriers or fences. Slow down, give ’em a ‘brake’! If you’re inclined to help a turtle across the road, be sure to take all necessary precautions to ensure your safety, and then carry the turtle in the direction it was originally travelling.
ANOTHER REASON TO SLOW DOWN—you’re at the beach! Most of us are in a hurry, but when you’re on the island, please slow down. With pedestrians, bicycles, traffic, and crowds in many places, slowing down keeps others, and you, much safer, and doesn’t cost you anything except a few seconds. Remember, the entire island has a maximum speed limit of 25mph. Stone Harbor Boulevard is 35mph, and Avalon Boulevard is 50mph. Relax, slow down, and enjoy “island time!”
IT’S LIGHT LATE! Have you noticed that our sunsets are now occurring well after 8pm? Thanks to the summer solstice, sunsets will reach their latest time about June 22nd, with the sun dipping below the horizon at 8:28pm. Combined with 5:33am sunrises, that’s almost 15 hours of daylight! If you’re visiting the island, catch a beautiful sunset from nearly any bayfront location or street end!
“THAT FARM MARKET” has opened on Route 9, in Swainton. After operating under the Conover’s name for years, the property was sold, and the market reopened last month under new ownership. Located a bit north of Avalon Boulevard, it’s a convenient stop when heading to the island, but also an easy trip from the island as well. Another great stop is Bayside Seafood on Stone Harbor Boulevard, featuring fresh fish, oysters, clams, crab meat, shrimp and more, as well as prepared, ready-to-cook entrees. Just like That Farm Market, Bayside Seafood is open seven days a week during the summer season.
“IT’S A SWEET, SWEET LIFE, LIVIN’ BY THE SALTY SEA.” — Jimmy Buffett, as featured in the song “Knee Deep,” by the Zac Brown Band. Truer words were never spoken! Why not give it a try yourself? Whether you need a week “by the salty sea,” or a lifetime, I’m ready to help. Let’s talk!
UPCOMING EVENTS:
- Community Scavenger Hunt. Pick up clues at the Avalon Library, History Center, or avalonfreelibrary.org, through June 13th.
- Avalon Historical Society Photo Contest Exhibit. See contest entries and winners. Avalon History Center, through June 30th.
- American Legion Post 331 Flag Day Ceremony, 11617 Second Avenue. Friday, June 14th, 10am.
- Avalon Lions Club Pancake Breakfast. Avalon Community Hall, Saturday, June 15th, 8am to 11am.
- Sand Sculpture Demonstration: Artist Brendan Schaffer will create a sand sculpture on the beach behind Surfside Park for all to see! Saturday, June 15th, 10am-11am.
- Celebrating the Philadelphia Flyers’ 1974 Championship Victory. Includes Q&A session with players. Surfside Park, Saturday, June 15th, 3pm to 5pm. (In the event of inclement weather this event will be moved to Community Hall.)
- Horseshoe Crabs: Living Fossils on the Beach. A presentation for all ages, highlighting the importance of these fascinating creatures. Avalon Free Public Library, Thursday, June 20th, 11am.
- Thursdays at Surfside, Sensational Soul Cruisers, Surfside Park, Thursday, June 20th.
- Avalon Historical Society Olde House Tour. Friday, June 21st, 1pm to 4pm. Call 609-967-0090 for tickets.
- Celebrating Summer: A Solstice Beachwalk. Start with a slide show and end with a beach walk! Avalon Community Hall, Friday, June 21st, 7:30pm.
- Garden Club of Stone Harbor Tour of Homes and Gardens, Saturday, June 22nd, 12:30pm to 4pm. Tickets are available for $40 are available at the Stone Harbor Chamber of Commerce, Suncatcher, Shorely Chic, and Nesting.
- Summer Solstice Festival. A night of fun to celebrate the arrival of summer. Surfside Park, Saturday, June 22nd, 5pm to 9pm.
- Still Surfin’—A Beach Boys Tribute Concert. A special concert for the Summer Solstice Festival. Surfside Park, Saturday, June 22nd, 7pm.
- Every Sunday: Stone Harbor Farmer’s Market, 8am to 12:30pm, Water Tower Lot.
234 21st Street, 106, Avalon, $965,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 241686
159 19th Street, Avalon, $4,995,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 241696
285 58th Street, Avalon, $5,995,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 241682
155 112th Street, Stone Harbor, $8,095,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 241706
Under Contract:
3011 Dune Drive, 6, Avalon, $1,195,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 240786
138 20th Street, Avalon, $3,395,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 241583
65 W 17th Street, Avalon, $3,795,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 241494
549 24th Street, 549, Avalon, $3,995,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 240895
8631 First Avenue, Stone Harbor, $4,995,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 233301
Properties Sold:
45 W 20th Street, Avalon, $4,900,000, SOLD MLS#: 231673
412 42nd Street, Avalon, $8,000,000, SOLD MLS#: 240373
