A view from above! This aerial photo shows Stone Harbor Boulevard, looking east toward the ocean. Scotch Bonnet Creek in the foreground snakes toward the IntraCoastal Waterway. Just off Stone Harbor Boulevard is the site adjacent to The Wetlands Institute where dredge material was recently placed, raising the height of the wetlands in anticipation of rising sea levels; it will take a couple of years for natural vegetation to grow in the newly raised area. Thanks to Scott Zimmerman for sharing this great photo with us!
ANOTHER GOOD SOAK: Monday brought a day-long soaking rain to the island and surrounding area. More than an inch fell in most areas of Southern New Jersey, helping again to ease drought concerns, but ushered in cooler temperatures and gusty winds. More rain is in the forecast for the end of the week. The good news: April showers bring May flowers!
YOUR KIDS WILL THANK YOU NOW—AND LATER. It’s not hard to imagine how excited your children will be if you decide to purchase a shore home. Family time at the shore, on the beach, making priceless memories—that’s hard to beat! But what about the legacy aspect of your purchase, perhaps several decades from now? Will you leave your shore home to your children? Or, might you (or they) elect to sell it, and invest the proceeds in order to, in turn, fund their own family legacy. Either way, imagine the long-term financial benefits you can provide them by investing in a shore home now. No charge for the priceless memories!
STONE HARBOR HOMEOWNER Joshua Weikert made an appearance on “Jeopardy!” last month—and won six games! Weikert earned more than $100,000, plus a slot in the “Jeopardy!” Tournament of Champions. Weikert will participate in the taping of the tournament in late 2025, and it will air in early 2026. Congratulations, Josh!
DON’T FORGET to register for this weekend’s Spring Beach Sweeps! Help clean up our local beaches in preparation for the upcoming season. Your help is needed, and appreciated! See my events list below for the registration link.
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UPCOMING EVENTS:
- Clean Ocean Action Annual Spring Beach Sweep, Avalon. 30th Street beach, Saturday, April 12th, 9am. To register visit https://cleanoceanaction.org/
beach-sweeps/sites-and- registration - Clean Ocean Action Annual Spring Beach Sweep, Stone Harbor. 95th Street beach, Saturday, April 12th, 9am. To register visit https://cleanoceanaction.org/
beach-sweeps/sites-and- registration - Clean Ocean Action Annual Spring Beach Sweep, Sea Isle City. Saturday, April 12th, 10am. To register visit https://cleanoceanaction.org/
beach-sweeps/sites-and- registration - Stone Harbor Job Fair. Visit with businesses looking for summer help; stop in the Stone Harbor Chamber of Commerce for a list of participating businesses. Downtown Stone Harbor, Saturday, April 12th, 10am to 4pm.
- The Longest Yarn. This three-dimensional wool tapestry tells the story of D-Day, June 6, 1944. Naval Air Station Wildwood Museum, Monday, April 14th, 10am to 4pm.
- Easter Bunny Express. Ride aboard the Cape May Seashore Lines train with the Easter Bunny. Saturday, April 12 through Saturday, April 19th. For schedules, info, and tickets, visit https://www.seashorelines.org/
easter-bunny-express - Local Thursday Kick Off at the Wine Bar. Kick off Local Thursdays with live music, bar plate specials, and 25% off wines by the bottle. The Washington Inn, begins Thursday, April 17th, 4pm to 9pm, and runs Thursdays through mid-June.
- Cape May County Zoo Eggstravaganzoo. Easter Bunny I Spy Hunt, Easter Scavenger Hunt, HOPstacle Course, and more. Cape May County Zoo, Friday, April 18th until Friday, April 25th.
- Avalon’s Bunny Hop. Visit with the Easter Bunny, face painting, and more. Veteran’s Plaza, Saturday, April 19th, 11am to 2pm.
- Easter Brunch at ICONA Avalon. Sunday, April 20th, 10am to 2pm. Make a reservation here: https://www.sevenrooms.com/
experiences/avalonbrewpub/ easter-brunch-10230468263 - Easter Brunch at The Reeds at Shelter Haven. Buffet brunch by the bay. Sunday, April 20th, 10:30am to 3:30pm. For reservations visit https://reedsatshelterhaven.
com/reeds-events/easter- brunch/ - Easter Brunch & Dinner at the Washington Inn. Easter Brunch from 11am to 2pm; Easter Dinner from 4pm to 7pm, Sunday, April 20th. $56 for adults; $32 for children. For a menu and reservations, visit https://www.washingtoninn.com/
upcoming-events/easter-sunday- brunch - Spring Dune Grass Planting. Volunteers are needed to help plant dune grass in Avalon! Volunteers should report to Avalon Community Hall at 8:30am for a brief planting demonstration. After the planting is completed there will be bagged lunches available at Avalon Community Hall. Please sign up for Dune Grass Planting by calling Chuck McDonnell at 609-967-3066 or Sue Keen at 609-967-5924. Saturday, April 26th, 8:30am. Rain date Sunday, April 27th.
- Run Wild for the Cape May County Zoo. 5K Run and 1 Mile Walk, presented by Sturdy Savings Bank. Sunday, April 27th, 8am. For info and registration, visit https://runsignup.com/Race/NJ/
CapeMayCourtHouse/ RunWildfortheCapeMayCountyZoo - Spring Sidewalk Sale Weekend, Stone Harbor, May 3rd & 4th.
- Bulk Trash Pickup, Avalon. Place items curbside from May 2nd through May 11th, for pickup to begin at 7am on May 12th.
- Avalon Garden Club Plant and Bake Sale. Avalon Garden Club Greenhouse, 39th Street between Dune and Ocean Drives, Saturday, May 3rd, 8am to 3pm (Plant & Bake Sale), and Sunday, May 4th, 10am to 1pm (Plant Sale).
- Stone Harbor Spring Sidewalk Sale Weekend, Saturday & Sunday, May 3rd & 4th.
- Green Eggs & Sand. Horseshoe crab workshop, the Wetlands Institute. Saturday & Sunday, May 3rd & 4th. For info or to register visit https://wetlandsinstitute.org/
green-eggs-and-sand/ - Avalon Paper Shredding Day, Avalon Public Works Building, Saturday, May 10th, 9am to 2pm.
- Bulk Trash Pickup, Stone Harbor, Monday, May 12th.
New Listings:
2023 Dune Drive, 2023, Avalon, $1,545,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 250946
19 Seabreeze Lane, Avalon Manor, $1,799,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 251037
219 117th Street, Rear, Stone Harbor, $2,389,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 250990
553 21st Street, Avalon, $2,795,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 251018
2988 Avalon Avenue, Avalon, $4,200,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 251026
165 71st Street, Avalon, $7,595,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 251008
9301 1st Avenue, Stone Harbor, $7,895,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 250989
Under Contract:
7888 Dune Drive, 213, Avalon, $465,500, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 250887
7888 Dune Drive, #222, Avalon, $599,900, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 250886
482 Old Avalon Boulevard, Avalon Manor, $1,099,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 250679
170 77th Street, Avalon, $3,795,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 250983
10624 Corinthian Drive, BAY FRONT, Stone Harbor, $5,195,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 250685
Properties Sold:
130 87th Street, Stone Harbor, $4,399,999, SOLD MLS#: 243386
13 Pelican Drive, Avalon, $11,000,000, SOLD MLS#: 242277
