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This Weeks News 8/27/2020
After a Sunday evening rainshower, a beautiful rainbow appeared in the
sky. This view was captured from Avalon Boulevard looking toward Sea Isle
City. The Spinnaker Condominiums are visible at the base of the rainbow.
FISH ON! The annual MidAtlantic Tournament was held last
week, with 183 boats competing for over $4 million in prize money. A blue
marlin weighing 815 pounds took first place in that category, winning
$380,000 in prize money, barely beating the second place 803-pound blue
marlin. A 195-pound tuna and 46-pound dolphin (mahi mahi) topped their
respective categories. Sport fishing boats from up and down the east coast
gather in Cape May, NJ and Ocean City, MD each year to battle each other
during the week-long MidAtlantic Tournament.
THE ANNUAL SIDEWALK SALE is on this weekend in Stone
Harbor, beginning Thursday, August 27th and running through Sunday, August
30th. From 9am to 5pm each day (2pm on Sunday) check out a variety of local
merchants as they display sale items outside for easy browsing. (Masks are
required for those entering stores, and recommended outside.)
AMELIA EARHART & CHARLES LINDBERGH will make guest
appearances Labor Day Weekend at Naval Air Station Wildwood during the
museum's annual AirFest. American Historical Theatre actress Pat Jordan will
play Earhart on Saturday, September 5th, and Neill Hartley will portray
Lindbergh on Sunday, September 6th. AirFest itself will be reduced in scope
due to Covid, but the Classic Jet Aircraft Association will be flying,
landing, and doing a meet & greet.
INFO & TICKETS: NAVAL
AIR STATION WILDWOOD AVIATION MUSEUM
6ABC: TOP 6 DINING SPOTS IN STONE HARBOR! Philadelphia's
6ABC has brought its "Top 6" feature to Stone Harbor, naming their six
favorite dining spots in town. Watch the clip here:
6ABC.COM - TOP 6 DINING SPOTS IN STONE HARBOR. If you'd
rather cut to the chase, here are the restaurants 6ABC named: Water Star
Grille at the Reeds, Buckets Margarita Bar, Jays on Third, Spiaggetta,
Fred's Tavern, and Ristorante Luciano.
OSPREYS HAVE FLEDGED! The Wetlands Institute has reported
that all three young ospreys have fledged! This report appeared on their
Facebook page: "After a few short, tentative flights just off the platform
earlier this week, all three young have gotten adventurous--if not entirely
graceful or completely confident. But now that they've had a taste of the
air, there's no going back!" The osprey population has rebounded in recent
years thanks to conservation efforts. At this time of year ospreys can be
observed in numerous locations around the island. Look for their nests atop
elevated platforms in the back bay areas. There is a very visible nest
adjacent to the south of Avalon Boulevard where it enters Avalon.
GET OUT ON THE WATER: SAIL ABOARD THE AJ MEERWALD! New
Jersey's official tall ship, the AJ Meerwald, is a restored 1928 oyster
dredging schooner. The Meerwald usually spends time visiting and sailing
from Atlantic City and Cape May each summer, but due to Covid the ship is
sailing the Delaware Bay from its home port of Port Norris this summer.
Morning, afternoon, and evening sails are available through September.
Passengers may participate in sail handling, or sit back and relax!
MORE DETAILS: THE AJ MEERWALD - BAYSHORE CENTER AT BIVALVE
This Weeks News 8/20/2020
This Weeks News 8/13/2020
A Waverunner cruises through a creek in the back bay--another way to
"Get out on the water!"
DOLPHINS EVERYDAY! Most beachgoers have been treated to
frequent dolphin sightings this year. Pods of dolphins--either playing or
feeding--have been spotted just outside the surf line nearly every day this
summer. Their presence is usually credited to good water conditions and
abundant sources of food. Whether you're walking the beach, swimming in the
surf, or sitting in your chair, keep an eye on the water just beyond the
surf. Chances are you'll spot a pod of dolphins working their way along the
beach!
GET OUT ON THE WATER: WAVERUNNER RENTALS! With a cool
breeze in your face and an occasional splash of spray, nothing quite matches
the exhilaration of zipping across the surface of the water on a hot summer
day! Waverunners can be rented from nearly a dozen locations in Cape May
County, including Island Water Sports at 97th & the bay in Stone Harbor.
A 70 PERCENT REDUCTION in fire sirens is anticipated in
Avalon after Mayor Martin Pagliughi announced new guidelines for the
sounding of the fire siren throughout the borough. After working with the
fire department and the borough, Mayor Pagliughi issued an executive order
silencing the sirens for routine calls that rarely result in a true
emergency, such as fire/smoke/carbon monoxide alarms. Sirens will still
sound for actual fires, landing zone assignments, motor vehicle accidents
and water rescues.
STONE HARBOR STORIES: The Stone Harbor Museum has assembled
a collection of stories and videos chronicling various aspects of the
borough's history. Photographs, video interviews, and short articles cover a
variety of topics ranging from the opening of Stone Harbor Boulevard to boat
races on the back bay. The stories offer a glimpse into the past,
documenting what it was like here on the island decades ago.
CHECK THEM OUT: STONE HARBOR STORIES - THE STONE HARBOR MUSEUM
IT'S MID-AUGUST--TIME TO REVIEW THE SUMMER BUCKET LIST!
With the summer season flying by, it's time to review your Summer Bucket
List and make sure you set aside time to enjoy what you love. Whether it's a
sunrise walk on the beach, a round of golf with friends, or teaching your
grandchild to fish, take steps to make sure it happens!
INTEREST RATES: WOW! Mortgage interest rates are often
cited as one of the major factors driving the real estate market--and they
continue to do so. With thirty-year fixed rates for conventional mortgages
(up to $510,400) recently dropping below 3%, it's an incredible opportunity
to lock in low financing costs--for the duration of your seashore ownership!
Even jumbo loans (over $510,400) are inexpensive, with rates just a tad
higher than conventional loans. Contact Mike Mento of Prosperity Mortgage at
609-839-1203 for the very latest rates & financing options. Mike is a pro
and can quickly assess your situation and help you determine which mortgage
loan is right for you!
This Weeks News 8/6/2020
Just hours after Tropical Storm Isaias began on Tuesday morning, winds
subsided and the sky turned blue. For a quick look at conditions during the
storm, check out the video link below!
WETLANDS SUMMER CELEBRATION! The Wetlands Institute will be
holding its 6th Annual Summer Celebration online this year. The Silent
Auction is open for bidding and includes dozens of fantastic experiences,
wine, art and more. Bidding ends August 13th. The Live Celebration takes
place August 6, 2020 from 6:30-7:30 pm.
REGISTER TO BID - WETLANDS INSTITUTE VIA GIVESMART
MORE INFORMATION - WETLANDS INSTITUTE SUMMER CELEBRATION
BEACH MOVIES ARE BEING SHOWN on Avalon's beach on Tuesdays
at approximately 8:30pm. Bring a chair, wear a mask, keep your distance, and
relax while you kick back and enjoy a movie!
GET OUT ON THE WATER: RESTAURANTS! Continuing our look at
ways to "get out on the water," this week we'll highlight some of the area's
waterfront restaurants. A peaceful water view enhances any meal, and dining
by the water is a special treat! Most have outdoor dining, and most of the
Bayfront locations offer temporary dockage for patrons arriving by boat.
Here are several waterfront restaurants, listed by town:
Sea Isle City: Carmen's Seafood Restaurant; Mike's Seafood;
Oar House Pub; Sunset Pier Restaurant and Juice Bar;
Avalon: Moran's Dockside, Avalon Fishing Center
(deli/takeout); The Sandbar Village (next to the beach at Icona Avalon; The
Windrift (ocean view);
Stone Harbor: Buckets Margarita Bar & Cantina; Water Star
Grille at The Reeds at Shelter Haven; Stone Harbor Pizza Pub;
North Wildwood: Lazy Bass Bar & Grill; The Surfing Pig;
South Dock Café & Marina;
Wildwood: The Wharf; Urie's Waterfront; Boathouse
Restaurant; Beach Creek Oyster Bar & Grill;
Wildwood Crest: Two Mile Crab House;
Cape May: Harborview Restaurant; The Lobster House;
Saltwater Café at South Jersey Marina; Harry's Ocean Bar & Grille (ocean
view); McGlade's On The Pier (beachfront); Oceanview Restaurant; The Cove
Restaurant & Seaside Deck (ocean view).
FRIDAY NIGHT FIREWORKS IN WILDWOOD are back! This Friday
the weekly tradition of fireworks on the beach resumes in Wildwood at 10pm,
and will continue weekly until September 4th. The fireworks are launched at
Rio Grande Avenue & the beach and are visible for miles around, including
some areas of Stone Harbor and Avalon.
FOR FIVE HOURS Tropical Storm Isaias brought heavy wind &
rain to Avalon & Stone Harbor beginning early Tuesday morning. Due to the
inland track of the storm, the heaviest winds came first from a
southeasterly direction, and then shifted to southwesterly as the storm
pulled away from the area. The quick-moving storm caused little in the way
of flooding, but downed power lines causing some outages, downed tree limbs,
and loose shingles or gutters were the most common issues. Farther north in
Strathmere a tornado was reported, and it made its way across the bay to
Marmora, where it damaged buildings, trees, and automobiles. Take a quick
look at conditions on the bay in Stone Harbor during the storm:
STONE HARBOR
DURING TROPICAL STORM ISAIAS--AUGUST 4, 2020 VIDEO
LAST CALL FOR AUGUST RENTALS! Still need to book that last
minute getaway? Now's the time! Call or email me with your specifications!
FROM $650,000 to $10,500,000: check out the new listings
below, and those that have been placed under contract, or recently sold.
Prices range from $650,000 to over $10,000,000. Whatever your budget, and
whatever your desires, let's make it happen for you this year! Call or email
me...we'll discuss your specific needs, and I'll help find the perfect place
for you!