Avalon & Stone Harbor beach tags are now available for online purchase through Jersey Cape Tags!  See below for more.

BUY BEACH TAGS ONLINE!  Avalon and Stone Harbor beach tags are available for purchase online, at pre-season prices!  Both towns have partnered with tag manufacturer Jersey Cape Tags, making it easy to acquire your tags in advance of the season.  To purchase your tags, visit https://jersey-cape-tags.myshopify.com/collections/currentbeachtagsbadges

PROPERTY AND MORTGAGE FRAUD are growing concerns around the country, but the Cape May County Clerk’s office offers a free service to help protect you and your property.  By creating a free online account with the clerk’s office, you can then register your name and your property, and then receive an email alert if any documents matching your name or property are recorded.  While the system doesn’t prevent fraud, receiving an immediate notification when a document is recorded allows you to take action immediately, as opposed to the fraudulent activity going unnoticed for months or even years.  Take a few moments to register your property or properties, as well as any names associated with them.  Visit https://clerk.capemaycountynj.gov/PropertyAlert/ to set up your free account.

SPRING PREP: It’s time to think about spring preparations!  Although we’ve not yet had a large taste of warm weather, it won’t be long!  Think about things that will make your vacation home (or rental property) more enjoyable this summer, and make the call.  From landscaping to power washing to preventive pest control, a bit of planning now can make your summer stress free!  Need a contractor recommendation, or want help brainstorming about spring prep ideas?  Call or email me today!

NEW PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT is coming to two Stone Harbor playgrounds.  First up is the 97^th Street playground, where new equipment will soon be installed.  The 82^nd Street playground is currently in the design phase, and according to the borough will “incorporate the latest play trends and fitness equipment, transforming it into a showpiece and destination playground for the entire community.”  Outdoor games and activities will be set up this summer at the 82^nd Street location while design and construction work are underway.

UPCOMING EVENTS:

• March Madness & Marketplace at The Princeton.  Drinks, food, basketball, and bargains.  Thursday, March 7^th, 4-8pm; Friday March 8^th, 4-8pm, Saturday, March 9^th, 11am-5pm.
• SHopitude Weekend in Stone Harbor.  Deals, steals, and summer previews; enjoy delicious bites and sips.  Downtown Stone Harbor, Friday-Sunday, March 8-10.
• Stone Harbor Shiver Pre Party, Yacht Club of Stone Harbor, Friday, March 15^th, 6pm to 9pm.
• Live Jazz at Spiaggetta: The Brian Betz Quartet.  No cover, BYOB, regular menu. Friday, March 15^th, 6:30-9:30pm.
• Stone Harbor Shiver Polar Plunge. Assemble behind Fred’s Tavern before noon, then parade to the beach.  Shiver Showdown in the Women’s Civic Club Parking Lot, 96^th & First Avenue.  At 1:30pm the cannon sounds and the Polar Plunge begins.  Saturday, March 16^th, 12pm to 3pm.
• Avalon History Center Lecture: Notable Women of Avalon’s Past.  Avalon History Center, 39^th Street Tennis Building, Saturday, March 16^th, 1pm.
• Harbor Hop Family Run & Walk, Stone Harbor.  5K run, 1 Mile run, 1 Mile walk.  To register visit RunSignUp.com/HarborHop
• Easter Egg Scramble, Avalon Recreation Fields.  Ages 1-4, 8^th Street Playground; Ages 5-6, 10^th Street Field; Ages 7-10, 12^th Street Field.  Saturday, March 30^th, 10am sharp.
• Easter Bunny Express, Cape May Seashore Lines, Saturday, March 23; Sunday, March 24; Saturday, March 30.  https://www.seashorelines.org/Passenger/Easter
• Stone Harbor Job Fair, Saturday, April 6^th.  Visit participating businesses to apply in person.
• Clean Ocean Action Spring Beach Sweep, Saturday, April 13^th.
• Avalon Spring Dune Grass Planting, Saturday, April 20^th.

 

New Listings:

7800 Dune Drive, 231, Avalon, $475,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 240592

1100 Ocean Drive, 208, Avalon, $2,495,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 240612

629 Avalon Boulevard, Avalon Manor, $3,000,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 240645

284 87th Street, Stone Harbor, $4,695,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 240596

312 92nd Street, Stone Harbor, $4,995,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 240593

370 83rd Street, East, Stone Harbor, $5,699,900, ACTIVE MLS#: 240600

8601 Pennsylvania Avenue, Stone Harbor, $6,795,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 240598

10311 Sunrise Drive, Stone Harbor, $7,195,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 240572

10315 Sunrise Drive, Stone Harbor, $7,195,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 240573

179 113th Street, Stone Harbor, $7,545,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 240582

93 E 17th Street, Avalon, $12,500,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 240590

Properties Under Contract:

331 93rd Street, Stone Harbor, $1,749,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 232925

379 93rd Street, Stone Harbor, $3,995,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 230628

117 94th Street, Stone Harbor, $4,250,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 232506

Properties Sold:

10623 Second Ave., Stone Harbor, $2,500,000, SOLD MLS#: 231197

393 21st Street, Avalon, $2,995,000, SOLD MLS#: 240258

142 91st Street, Stone Harbor, $3,350,000, SOLD MLS#: 231784

A scene from “Summer Song.”  See below for more!

SUMMER SONG is a three-minute video showing clips of a family vacation filmed in Stone Harbor, set to a catchy tune aptly named “The Summer” by Josh Pyke.  The video is 15 years old but features high quality clips, and it’ll put a smile on your face.  Take a three-minute break from winter, and enjoy a bit of summer!  Watch the video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SoijsH-IFyI

QUESTION: WHAT’S OPEN FOR DINNER?  Answer: Lots of places, especially on weekends!  There are some tried and true island favorites that are open seven days a week, such as The Princeton,  Polpo, Avalon Brew Pub, The Reeds at Shelter Haven, and Fred’s Tavern, plus many more that are now open on weekends, such as The Rock-n-Chair, Ristorante Luciano, and Spiaggetta.  More will be opening up in the coming weeks.  If you’re here—during the week or on the weekend—check online for hours, and to make reservations!

THE STONE HARBOR FARMERS MARKET will move from the water tower lot to the 94^th Street parking lot this summer.  More space at the 94^th Street lot will allow for both more vendors and shoppers when the popular market is open on summer Sundays.

85 DAYS UNTIL MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND!  That’s right, the unofficial summer kick off weekend is less than three months away!

IT’S A LEAP YEAR…TAKE A LEAP, and purchase your own shore property!  How about a small condo, a luxury townhouse, a rental property, or a beachfront castle?  Take the leap, and create your very own “Summer Song!”  Call or email me to get started!

UPCOMING EVENTS:

• Discover Boating Atlantic City Boat Show, Atlantic City Convention Center, through March 3rd.
• March Madness & Marketplace at The Princeton.  Drinks, food, basketball, and bargains.  Thursday, March 7^th, 4-8pm; Friday March 8^th, 4-8pm, Saturday, March 9^th, 11am-5pm.
• SHopitude Weekend in Stone Harbor.  Deals, steals, and summer previews; enjoy delicious bites and sips.  Downtown Stone Harbor, Friday-Sunday, March 8-10.
• Stone Harbor Shiver Pre Party, Yacht Club of Stone Harbor, Friday, March 15^th, 6pm to 9pm.
• Live Jazz at Spiaggetta: The Brian Betz Quartet.  No cover, BYOB, regular menu. Friday, March 15^th, 6:30-9:30pm.
• Stone Harbor Shiver Polar Plunge. Assemble behind Fred’s Tavern before noon, then parade to the beach.  Shiver Showdown in the Women’s Civic Club Parking Lot, 96^th & First Avenue.  At 1:30pm the cannon sounds and the Polar Plunge begins.  Saturday, March 16^th, 12pm to 3pm.
• Avalon History Center Lecture: Notable Women of Avalon’s Past.  Avalon History Center, 39^th Street Tennis Building, Saturday, March 16^th, 1pm.
• Harbor Hop Family Run & Walk, Stone Harbor.  5K run, 1 Mile run, 1 Mile walk.  To register visit RunSignUp.com/HarborHop
• Easter Egg Scramble, Avalon Recreation Fields.  Ages 1-4, 8^th Street Playground; Ages 5-6, 10^th Street Field; Ages 7-10, 12^th Street Field.  Saturday, March 30^th, 10am sharp.
• Easter Bunny Express, Cape May Seashore Lines, Saturday, March 23; Sunday, March 24; Saturday, March 30.  https://www.seashorelines.org/Passenger/Easter
• Stone Harbor Job Fair, Saturday, April 6^th.  Visit participating businesses to apply in person.
• Clean Ocean Action Spring Beach Sweep, Saturday, April 13^th.
• Avalon Spring Dune Grass Planting, Saturday, April 20^th.

New Listings:

10009 Sunset Drive, 5, Stone Harbor, $1,499,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 240512

169 27th Street, Avalon, $4,495,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 240497

2059 First Avenue, Avalon, $4,750,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 240549

Properties Under Contract:

146 22nd Street, Avalon, $2,500,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 240331

65 E 10th Street, Avalon, $6,495,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 233135

576 7th Street, Avalon, $6,990,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 232145

Properties Sold:

7929 Dune Drive, 116, Avalon, $670,000, SOLD MLS#: 240202

MARKET STATS:  The month of January 2024 saw an increase in the number of properties sold, a reduction in the number of active listings, and an increase in the median sale price.  For a detailed look at the market, see the latest Long & Foster Market Minute report here: https://marketminute.longandfoster.com/Market-Minute/NJ/Avalon-Stone-Harbor.htm

STONE HARBOR MUSEUM LOOKING FOR PHOTOS: In order to prepare two new exhibits this summer, the Stone Harbor Museum is seeking your photos!  The museum is looking for “Patriotic Summer” photos, including Memorial Day, 4^th of July, and Labor Day memories, as well as “Stone Harbor Bound” photos showing photos of families in packed cars arriving on the island.  If you have photos to submit, send them to directorstoneharbormuseum@gmail.com.

BEACH SET UP GUY is back for 2024!  If you love the beach but don’t want to lug all your stuff to and from, the Beach Set Up Guy.  For a flat weekly fee Beach Set Up Guy will haul your beach chairs, umbrella, and other items to the beach each morning, and set them up.  Late in the afternoon, your items will be broken down and returned to your property.  Save yourself some hassle and check out Beach Set Up Guy at https://www.beachsetupguy.com/

DANCING FIREFIGHTERS: Four members of the Cape May Court House Fire Department donned their turnout gear—and went dancing!  The members performed a choreographed routine at the Wildwoods Dancing with Local Celebrities charity event held earlier this month.  Other groups participated at the event, which was attended by hundreds of spectators.  Over $20,000 was raised for scholarships and other local programs.

LET’S DISCUSS YOUR 2024 PLANS!  Need a getaway week at the shore?  Or do you want to make it permanent?  Either way, call or email me today and I’ll help you find the perfect place!

UPCOMING EVENTS:

• Sea Turtle Bruncheon, ICONA Avalon, Saturday, February 24^th, 11:30am to 2pm.  Tickets available here: https://seaturtlerecovery.org/2024/01/03/south-jersey-bruncheon-2024/
• History Center Lecture: Abolition and the Underground Railroad in South Jersey—Not Without a Fight.  Avalon History Center, Tennis Building, 250 39^th Street, Saturday, February 24, 1pm.
• Discover Boating Atlantic City Boat Show, Atlantic City Convention Center, February 28 to March 3.
• SHopitude Weekend in Stone Harbor.  Deals, steals, and summer previews; enjoy delicious bites and sips.  Downtown Stone Harbor, Friday-Sunday, March 8-10.
• Stone Harbor Shiver Pre Party, Yacht Club of Stone Harbor, Friday, March 15^th, 6pm to 9pm.
• Stone Harbor Shiver Polar Plunge. Assemble behind Fred’s Tavern before noon, then parade to the beach.  Shiver Showdown in the Women’s Civic Club Parking Lot, 96^th & First Avenue.  At 1:30pm the cannon sounds and the Polar Plunge begins.  Saturday, March 16^th, 12pm to 3pm.
• Avalon History Center Lecture: Notable Women of Avalon’s Past.  Avalon History Center, 39^th Street Tennis Building, Saturday, March 16^th, 1pm.
• Harbor Hop Family Run & Walk, Stone Harbor.  5K run, 1 Mile run, 1 Mile walk.  To register visit RunSignUp.com/HarborHop
• Easter Bunny Express, Cape May Seashore Lines, Saturday, March 23; Sunday, March 24; Saturday, March 30.  https://www.seashorelines.org/Passenger/Easter
• Stone Harbor Job Fair, Saturday, April 6^th.
• Clean Ocean Action Spring Beach Sweep, Saturday, April 13^th.
• Avalon Spring Dune Grass Planting, Saturday, April 20^th.

New Listings:

7929 Dune Drive, 209, Avalon, $585,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 240476

X-18 Linden Lane, Stone Harbor, $1,295,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 240452

220 85th Street, 0, Stone Harbor, $1,999,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 240451

397 20th Street, 397, Avalon, $4,195,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 240456

7418 Dune Drive, Avalon, $6,500,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 240435

145 112th Street, Stone Harbor, $8,295,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 240455

Properties Under Contract:

7800 Dune Drive, 204, Avalon, $395,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 240428

7888 Dune Drive, 322, Avalon, $579,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 231685

286 16th Street-Unit #3, 3, Avalon, $1,049,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 240420

281 7th Street, Avalon, $2,195,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 232396

11 Marine Way, 11, Avalon, $2,595,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 240437

5349 Ocean Drive, Avalon, $3,295,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 232388

176 16th Street, Avalon, $4,495,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 233053

4607 5th Avenue, Avalon, $10,495,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 240336

Properties Sold:

184 26th Street, C-1, Avalon, $940,000, SOLD MLS#: 233299

227 22nd Street, Avalon, $2,975,000, SOLD MLS#: 231598

The Townsend’s Inlet Bridge is lit by late afternoon sun on a summer day, looking south toward Avalon, from Sea Isle City.

GOOD NEWS FOR FLOOD INSURANCE POLICIES IN STONE HARBOR:  After dropping to a Level 7 rating last April when Community Rating System points earned after Superstorm Sandy expired, the Borough of Stone Harbor now expects to qualify for at least the Level 5 rating it had before.  Thanks to the efforts of Stone Harbor Community Rating System liaison Ray Poudrier and municipal engineering firm DeBlasio & Associates, the borough may even qualify for a better Level 4 rating.  The Federal Emergency Management Agency must complete its own review to confirm the borough’s new rating level.  Each level on the CRS system earns flood insurance policy holders in the borough a 5% premium discount.

CAPE REGIONAL HEALTH SYSTEM intends to merge with Cooper University Health System.  The proposed merger must undergo a state review process before it can move forward.  At a recent public hearing representatives from the hospitals and officials from Cape May County spoke in support of the merger.  Cape Regional Health System operates Cape Regional Medical Center in Cape May Court House, along with a network of other care centers throughout the county.

OCEAN WATER TEMPERATURES are about 42 degrees right now.  Gradually increasing sunlight will slowly warm our ocean waters, which usually reach the upper 70s during the summer.  But if you’d like to experience a very chilly dip in the ocean, check out the details on the Stone Harbor SHiver below!

IF YOU’RE A FAN OF SEA TURTLES you’ll want to attend a bruncheon fundraiser at ICONA Avalon on Saturday, February 24th, at 11:30am.  Sea Turtle Recovery has saved more than 100 sea turtles with shark bite injuries, trash ingestion, lung infections, and more since 2016.  The fundraiser event will feature videos and discuss STR’s efforts and the sea turtles they have saved.  Bruncheon tickets are available here: https://seaturtlerecovery.org/2024/01/03/south-jersey-bruncheon-2024/

GETTING READY FOR THE SEASON!  Just about everywhere you look there are preparations being made for the upcoming season.  Road and utility work is underway; bridges are being maintained and repaired; new homes are being completed; rental properties are being upgraded.  If you need to schedule work at your property, don’t wait!  Beat the last-minute rush—call your contractor or service provider now.  Need a recommendation?  Call or email me!

UPCOMING EVENTS:

• Avalon History Center: Nostalgia Night—Love is in the Air.  Stories of romance in Avalon.  Rock n’ Chair, Friday, February 16, 6pm-7pm.
• Sea Turtle Bruncheon, ICONA Avalon, Saturday, February 24^th, 11:30am to 2pm.  Tickets available here: https://seaturtlerecovery.org/2024/01/03/south-jersey-bruncheon-2024/
• Discover Boating Atlantic City Boat Show, Atlantic City Convention Center, February 28 to March 3.
• SHopitude Weekend in Stone Harbor.  Deals, steals, and summer previews; enjoy delicious bites and sips.  Downtown Stone Harbor, Friday-Sunday, March 8-10.
• Stone Harbor Shiver Pre Party, Yacht Club of Stone Harbor, Friday, March 15^th, 6pm to 9pm.
• Stone Harbor Shiver Polar Plunge. Assemble behind Fred’s Tavern before noon, then parade to the beach.  Shiver Showdown in the Women’s Civic Club Parking Lot, 96^th & First Avenue.  At 1:30pm the cannon sounds and the Polar Plunge begins.  Saturday, March 16^th, 12pm to 3pm.
• Easter Bunny Express, Cape May Seashore Lines, Saturday, March 23; Sunday, March 24; Saturday, March 30.  https://www.seashorelines.org/Passenger/Easter
• Stone Harbor Job Fair, Saturday, April 6^th.
• Ice Skating in Avalon!  ICONA Avalon, Friday & Saturday, 12pm-8pm, Sunday, 12pm-6pm, through February.
• Dance Toning, Avalon Community Hall, Mondays, 9am.
• Sit and Be Fit, Avalon Community Hall, Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays, 11:15am.
• Chair Yoga, 39^th Street Tennis Building, Tuesdays, 10am.
• Sit and Be Fit, 81^st Street Recreation Center, Tuesdays & Thursdays, 11am.
• Move and Groove, 81^st Street Basketball Pavilion, Wednesdays, 11am.
• HIIT Fitness Class, 81^st Street Basketball Pavilion, Thursdays, 4:15pm.

 

New Listings:

10017 Corinthian Drive, Stone Harbor, $6,195,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 240397

412 42nd Street, Avalon, $8,449,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 240373

Properties Under Contract:

226 24th Street, W, Avalon, $1,765,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 232791

178 33rd Street, Avalon, $4,495,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 231693

7488 Ocean Drive, Avalon, $4,995,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 232292

It won’t be long until summer days are upon us!  Want to make this your best summer yet?  See below!

AVALON MUST CONSERVE WATER, said Borough Administrator Scott Wahl at a council meeting last month.  Last summer Avalon was pumping all five of its wells at full capacity during times of peak usage, utilizing 87% of the water allocated to the borough by the state.  Wahl cited automatic irrigation systems among the factors contributing to overuse.  Wahl also said the borough itself is guilty of overuse, pointing to the 8^th Street athletic fields, which Wahl said performed just as well with every-other-day irrigation instead of daily watering.

PARKING was discussed again by Stone Harbor Borough Council, as the current system was reviewed for potential changes ahead of the 2024 season.  For 2023 a new system was introduced using the Park Mobile app to replace traditional parking meters and payment kiosks, resulting in a significant increase in parking violations issued during the summer season.  Among the options discussed were more and better signage and the addition of new parking payment kiosks.  Also cited as a favorite among the public is the elimination of paid parking altogether (Avalon doesn’t charge for parking), but others fear it would result in less “turnover” in the business district, hurting merchants.

THE BEACH BOYS will join Luke Bryan, Keith Urban, and many others at the 2024 Barefoot Country Music Festival in Wildwood. Over 40 artists are expected at the four-day show on the beach, and new artists are being announced regularly.  This year’s BCMF will take place on the beach June 20th-23rd, in Wildwood.

MAKE THIS SUMMER YOUR BEST ONE YET!  Why not commit to making this summer the best one ever, by purchasing your own shore property!  Let’s talk, or—better yet—schedule a time to meet.  Whether you’re looking for a small condo, an investment property to generate rental income, or your very own luxury vacation home, let’s get started on making your dreams a reality!  The time is now—call or email me today!

UPCOMING EVENTS:

• Friend in Need Super Bash XXI, Princeton Bar & Grill, Sunday, February 11, 4pm.
• Avalon History Center: Nostalgia Night—Love is in the Air.  Stories of romance in Avalon.  Rock n’ Chair, Friday, February 16, 6pm-7pm.
• SHopitude Weekend in Stone Harbor.  Deals, steals, and summer previews; enjoy delicious bites and sips.  Downtown Stone Harbor, Friday-Sunday, March 8-10.
• Stone Harbor Shiver Weekend, Friday, March 15^th to Saturday, March 16^th. Details TBA.
• Easter Bunny Express, Cape May Seashore Lines, Saturday, March 23; Sunday, March 24; Saturday, March 30.  https://www.seashorelines.org/Passenger/Easter
• Stone Harbor Job Fair, Saturday, April 6^th.
• Ice Skating in Avalon!  ICONA Avalon, Friday & Saturday, 12pm-8pm, Sunday, 12pm-6pm, through February.
• Dance Toning, Avalon Community Hall, Mondays, 9am.
• Sit and Be Fit, Avalon Community Hall, Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays, 11:15am.
• Chair Yoga, 39^th Street Tennis Building, Tuesdays, 10am.
• Sit and Be Fit, 81^st Street Recreation Center, Tuesdays & Thursdays, 11am.
• Move and Groove, 81^st Street Basketball Pavilion, Wednesdays, 11am.
• HIIT Fitness Class, 81^st Street Basketball Pavilion, Thursdays, 4:15pm.

New Listings:

29 28th Street, C3, Avalon, $799,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 240343

1100 Ocean Drive, 311, Avalon, $2,495,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 240317

146 22nd Street, Avalon, $2,500,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 240331

8307 Sunset Drive, Stone Harbor, $3,950,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 240284

280 36th Street, Avalon, $4,600,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 240291

280 86th Street, Stone Harbor, $4,695,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 240290

83 E 25th Street, Avalon, $6,995,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 240260

2205 Harbor Avenue, Avalon, $8,950,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 240277

4607 5th Avenue, Avalon, $10,495,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 240336

Properties Under Contract:

699 21st Street, 2nd Floor, Avalon, $1,175,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 240073

8201 3rd Avenue, 22, Stone Harbor, $1,185,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 232929

393 21st Street, Avalon, $2,995,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 240258

227 22nd Street, Avalon, $3,049,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 231598

696 22nd Street, East, Avalon, $3,849,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 232304

Properties Sold:

2713 Dune Drive, Avalon, $745,000, SOLD MLS#: 231049

3954 Ocean Drive, First Flr, Avalon, $990,000, SOLD MLS#: 233348

5748 Dune Drive, Avalon, $4,700,000, SOLD MLS#: 231525

THURSDAYS AT SURFSIDE is back for 2024, with a great lineup of music and tribute bands!  Catch one—or all eleven—of these great shows this summer!

AN EXTRA MOMENT of sunlight each day makes a difference!  We’ve gained about 45 minutes of daylight since the darkest days of December.  Perhaps most noticeable is sunset, which now occurs about 5:16pm, instead of 4:36pm during the shortest days of December.

LOCAL BEACH PATROLS have announced their hiring plans for 2024.  If you think you have what it takes to be a lifeguard on our local beaches, consider applying below!

• Avalon Beach Patrol: https://linktr.ee/avalonbeachpatrol
• Stone Harbor Beach Patrol: https://stoneharbornj.org/departments/beaches/stone-harbor-beach-patrol/
• Sea Isle City Beach Patrol: https://sicbp.com/TestforProspectiveLifeguards/FirstTimeApplicants

RENTAL PROPERTY OWNERS: LINE UP YOUR CLEANING SERVICE!  It’s time to make sure you have a cleaning service lined up for your changeover cleanings.  Even if you don’t have your final rental schedule—we’re still booking rentals daily—make sure that your cleaning service is committed to you for the season.  Still need a cleaning service?  Call or email me for some recommendations.

ROADWORK ON 96TH STREET began earlier this week.  A water main is being replaced between Second and Third Avenues.  Over the next three to four weeks the entire 200 block roadway will be closed during working hours of 7:00am to 3:30pm, while the eastbound traffic lane will be open during non-working hours.  Both traffic lanes will be open on weekends, and sidewalks will remain open at all times.

UPCOMING EVENTS:

• Ice Skating in Avalon!  ICONA Avalon, Friday & Saturday, 12pm-8pm, Sunday, 12pm-6pm, through February.
• Dance Toning, Avalon Community Hall, Mondays, 9am.
• Sit and Be Fit, Avalon Community Hall, Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays, 11:15am.
• Chair Yoga, 39^th Street Tennis Building, Tuesdays, 10am.
• Sit and Be Fit, 81^st Street Recreation Center, Tuesdays & Thursdays, 11am.
• Move and Groove, 81^st Street Basketball Pavilion, Wednesdays, 11am.

New Listings:

7800 Dune Drive, C302, Avalon, $499,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 240252

235 96th Street, #B, Stone Harbor, $1,175,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 240253

242 29th Street, East, Avalon, $2,199,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 240190

188 33rd Street, Avalon, $4,695,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 240244

242 36th Street, Avalon, $5,195,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 240208

83 E 25th Street, Avalon, $6,995,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 240260

Properties Under Contract:

7929 Dune Drive, 116, Avalon, $699,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 240202

393 21st Street, Avalon, $2,995,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 240258

Properties Sold:

45 Channel Road, Avalon Manor, $457,500, SOLD MLS#: 231947

413 98th Street, First floor, Stone Harbor, $940,000, SOLD MLS#: 233131

334 41st Street, A, Avalon, $1,359,100, SOLD MLS#: 233166

2907 Dune Drive, Unit 4, Avalon, $2,161,735, SOLD MLS#: 231348

311 83rd Street, Stone Harbor, $2,680,000, SOLD MLS#: 230903

395 95th Street, Stone Harbor, $3,800,000, SOLD MLS#: 233153