Fishing vessels of all types ply our local waters. Here, a small boat fishes just outside the inlet, while a commercial fishing vessel heads toward the harbor, just after sunrise.
WHAT A WEEKEND! After a scorching-hot July that also featured plenty of rain, a truly refreshing weather system settled in for our first August weekend, bringing us blue skies and cool, dry breezes off the ocean. Whether you were on the beach, on the boat, or strolling through town, it made for the most pleasant weather we’ve seen since June!
WE’VE TURNED THE PAGE on the calendar—it’s August! Time to make a concerted effort to get to those things on your Summer Bucket List! Catch a sunrise, try a new restaurant, have coffee with a friend, take your grandchild fishing! With the return to school/college, and the return of fall sports looming, now is the time!
GOTTA DO IT: GET OUT ON THE WATER! For many of us, getting out on the water regularly is part of life at the shore! If you haven’t been out on the water recently, I’d like to suggest “Ya gotta do it!” There are several great ways to do just that:
- The Miss Avalon fleet offers back bay and sunset cruises, in addition to daily fishing trips. Visit www.MissAvalon.com for info.
- The Cape May-Lewes Ferry offers inexpensive walk-on fairs, plus a shuttle at Lewes, DE. Amazing views of Delaware Bay, boats & ships, and dolphins & birds await! Visit www.CMLF.com for info, schedules, and fairs.
- Cape May Whale Watcher sails daily, offering the chance to see dolphins and whales, plus beautiful views of the ocean and Delaware Bay. www.CapeMayWhaleWatcher.
com - Dad’s Place Marina in North Wildwood offers a variety of boat rentals, for fishing or sightseeing. www.
DadsPlaceMarina.com - Pursuit of Hoppiness Charters: want to customize your on-the-water experience? Book a 2-, 3-, or 4-hour charter aboard the Pursuit of Hoppiness, based in Stone Harbor. From an island tour to lunch at a waterfront restaurant, your captain is at your command! www.
PursuitofHoppinessCharters.com
IF YOU HAVEN’T BOOKED YOUR SUMMER VACATION YET, well…time is running short! But perhaps a late summer or fall getaway is just what you need! Visit www.LFVacations.com to browse available rentals, then call or email me!
SELLING THIS FALL? If you’re considering selling, upsizing, downsizing, or making any kind of real estate move this fall, NOW is the time we should start talking. Let’s discuss your goals and the market as it relates specifically to your situation, and formulate a plan to achieve your goals. Please call or email me!
UPCOMING EVENTS:
- Thursdays at Surfside: Yacht Rock Gold Experience. Surfside Park, Thursday, August 7, 7pm.
- Thursdays on the Lawn: Emmitt Herron & Friends. St. Mary’s Episcopal Church, 95th Street & Third Avenue. Thursday, August 7th, 7:30pm.
- Fridays at Surfside: Superheroes Unit. Surfside Park, Friday, August 8th, 6:30pm.
- Yacht Club of Stone Harbor Festival of Lights: Boat parade and decorated docks. Watch the parade from any dock or bayfront location. Saturday, August 9th, about dusk.
- Festival of Lights Viewing Party and Food Truck Festival. Municipal Marina Lot (81st Street & the bay), Saturday, August 9th, 7pm.
- Tuesdays at the Tower: Pure Jerry, music of the Grateful Dead. Water Tower lot, Tuesday, August 12th, 7pm.
- Thursdays at Surfside: Jesse Garron’s Tribute to Elvis. Surfside Park, Thursday, August 14, 7pm.
- Thursdays on the Lawn: C. Lynne Smith. St. Mary’s Episcopal Church, 95th Street & Third Avenue. Thursday, August 14th, 7:30pm.
- Fridays at Surfside: Wicked in Avalon. Surfside Park, Friday, August 15th, 6:30pm.
- Tuesdays at the Tower: Dane Anthony Band (R&B and rock & roll). Water Tower lot, Tuesday, August 19th, 7pm.
- Thursdays at Surfside: Still Surfin’. Surfside Park, Thursday, August 21, 7pm.
- Stone Harbor Museum Gala, Wednesday, August 20th. Call Teri Fischer at 609-368-7500 for tickets.
- Fridays at Surfside: Minion Mayhem. Surfside Park, Friday, August 22nd, 6:30pm.
- Annual Merchant’s Day Sidewalk Sale, downtown Stone Harbor. Saturday, August 23rd, 9am to 7pm.
- Tuesdays at the Tower: The Seabillys. Water Tower lot, Tuesday, August 26th, 7pm.
- Thursdays at Surfside: Big Hix. Surfside Park, Thursday, August 28, 7pm.
- Thursdays at Surfside: Triple Rail Turn. Surfside Park, Thursday, September 4, 7pm.
- Savor September Wine, Beer, & Food Festival. Stone Harbor, Saturday, September 20th.
- Schooner AJ Meerwald, sailing daily Wednesdays through Sundays, through September 21st. For info and tickets visit https://www.
bayshorecenter.org/ports-cape- may-nj/
Weekly Events:
- Every Sunday: Stone Harbor Farmers Market, 8am to 12pm at the Water Tower Parking Lot.
- Every Tuesday: Tuesdays at the Tower Concert Series. Water Tower Plaza, 95th Street 7pm.
- Every Thursday: Thursdays on the Lawn, free concert. St. Mary’s Episcopal Church, 95th Street & Third Avenue, 7pm.
- Every Friday: Fridays at Surfside Park. Music & entertainment for kids, face painting, etc. Surfside Park, Fridays at 6:30pm, through August 22nd.
New Listings:
2977 Dune Drive, 6, Avalon, $1,749,999, ACTIVE MLS#: 252225
234 33rd Street, East Unit, Avalon, $2,079,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 252255
455 21st Street, Avalon, $2,650,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 252243
243 110th Street, Stone Harbor, $3,295,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 252211
10108 1st Avenue, Stone Harbor, $5,195,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 252246
481 42nd Street, Avalon, $13,375,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 252233
Under Contract:
7800 Dune Drive, Concord Suites, Avalon, $435,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 252131
177 80th Street, 201, Avalon, $689,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 252235
274 21st Street, 274, Avalon, $1,195,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 250823
254 89th Street, 1, Stone Harbor, $1,999,500, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 251561
353 W 39th Street, West, Avalon, $2,695,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 250509
520 21st Street, Avalon, $3,295,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 251439
286 75th Street, Avalon, $5,649,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 250585
4277 5th Avenue, Avalon, $9,595,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 250821
Properties Sold:
364 41st Street, East, Avalon, $1,900,000, SOLD MLS#: 251748
2026 6th Avenue, South unit, Avalon, $1,850,000, SOLD MLS#: 251495
108 27th Street, Avalon, $3,050,000, SOLD MLS#: 251378
1005 Dune Drive, Avalon, $4,400,000, SOLD MLS#: 251531
146 22nd Street, Avalon, $4,800,000, SOLD MLS#: 251728
