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News 03/14/2024
The Avalon Manor Pier overlooks the bay, and makes for a great
location to watch a sunrise.
In this view, the
southern tip of Sea Isle City is on the left, and the Avalon
Yacht Club on the right,
with the Townsend's Inlet Bridge in
between.
March 28, 2024
It won't be long before spring flowers are blooming
along Dune Drive, and all across the island!
In The News:
A SOLAR ECLIPSE will occur on Monday, April
8th, and Avalon & Stone Harbor beaches will be a great location
to observe the event. In our area the eclipse will begin
shortly after 2pm, with peak coverage of the sun occurring
shortly after 3pm. Although our area will not experience
"totality," an impressive 84.8% of the sun will be obscured,
dramatically darkening the sky. (Caution: do not look
directly at the sun with the naked eye, even during the eclipse,
as permanent eye damage can occur quickly. Camera and
phone sensors can be damaged by pointing them at the sun, too.
Special eclipse viewing glasses to protect your eyes, and
special solar filters to protect cameras and smartphones, are
available inexpensively online.)
THE ATLANTIC
CITY AIRSHOW will go on, thanks to funding &
sponsorship from the South Jersey Transportation Authority.
Lack of funding had led to talk of postponing this year's show
until the SJTA funding was announced. The airshow is
planned for August 13-14. Even those not attending the
show directly often see numerous aircraft in the area,
especially along the beach, as they approach or leave the show.
WHALE & DOLPHIN SIGHTINGS have already
been reported by the Cape May-Lewes Ferry. The early
sightings on Delaware Bay are a great sign in advance of summer,
meaning there should be plenty of sightings off our beaches.
The Ferry is also offering Solar Eclipse Sailings. Two
crossings on April 8th will offer the chance to view the solar
eclipse from the upper deck of the vessel.
SUMMER IS COMING! We're just two months from
Memorial Day Weekend! What are your plans? Need a
vacation rental? Want to make it permanent and purchase
your own shore property? Either way, call or email me!
HAPPY EASTER!
UPCOMING EVENTS:
Easter EGGStravaganZoo, a week of
Easter-related activities at Cape May County Zoo. Friday,
March 29th to Sunday, April 7th.
Harbor Hop
Family Run & Walk, Stone Harbor. 5K run, 1 Mile
run, 1 Mile walk. Saturday, March 30th, 9am. To register visit
RunSignUp.com/HarborHop
Easter Egg Scramble,
Avalon Recreation Fields. Ages 1-4, 8th Street Playground;
Ages 5-6, 10th Street Field; Ages 7-10, 12th Street Field.
Saturday, March 30th, 10am sharp.
Easter Brunch, The
Reeds at Shelter Haven, Sunday, March 31st, 10am-3pm.
Reservations required: 609-368-0100.
Stone
Harbor Job Fair, Saturday, April 6th. Visit
participating businesses to apply in person.
Clean Ocean Action Spring Beach Sweep, Saturday, April
13th.
Avalon Spring Dune Grass Planting, Saturday,
April 20th.
Arbor Day Celebration, 48th Street
& Dune Drive, Tuesday, April 26th, 10:30am.
March 21, 2024
Check out Long & Foster's Market Minute report for the latest
market stats.Or, give me a call,
and we can discuss how the
current market conditions apply to your personal situation!
In The News:
MARKET STATS: The number of properties sold
during February 2024 decreased from a year ago, as did the
median sale price. However, the number of active listings
has remained even, and the average "days on market" decreased.
For a detailed look at the market check out the latest Long &
Foster Market Minute report:
http://marketminute.longandfoster.com/Market-Minute/NJ/Avalon-Stone-Harbor.htm
DO YOU NEED AN "OVERFLOW" PROPERTY?
There are situations where a second shore property makes sense.
Here are two scenarios: 1) During much of the summer your
current property is suitable, but when the rest of the family
visits for an extended period of time, you need more room.
Or, 2) You rent out your current shore property most of the
summer, but it's larger than you need when you occupy it for
your week of summer vacation, and you lose the rental income you
would have otherwise earned during that time. In each of
those cases a second smaller, easy-to-maintain property could
help, by providing a nearby place for family members to stay
during their visit and generating rental income for you during
the other summer weeks, or by providing a place for you to stay
during your vacation time while you continue to rent your main
property. Want to discuss the idea? Call or email
me!
THE GARDEN STATE PARKWAY rest stop
in Cape May County will be renamed after actor Bruce Willis.
Willis, who grew up in Penns Grove, Salem County, began acting
in high school and is known for his TV role in Moonlighting,
followed by movie roles in the Die Hard series, Pulp Fiction,
The Six Sense, and many others. Willis joins other famous
New Jerseyans whose names now adorn Garden State Parkway rest
stops, including Jon Bon Jovi, Frank Sinatra, James Gandolfini,
Connie Chung, and many others.
HAPPY SPRING!
As the vernal equinox passes, we inch a little closer to the
warm weather we're waiting for. Meanwhile, there are
already numerous signs of spring around the island. Here
are just two: the Miss Avalon is back in her slip, and Avalon
Hardware reopens on Friday!
UPCOMING EVENTS:
Avalon Garden Club Plant Sale, orders
accepted until March 24th.
Access the order form here: \
Easter
Bunny Express, Cape May Seashore Lines, Saturday, March
23; Sunday, March 24; Saturday, March 30.
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Easter EGGStravaganZoo,
a week of Easter-related activities at Cape May County Zoo.
Friday, March 29th to Sunday, April 7th.
Harbor Hop Family
Run & Walk, Stone Harbor. 5K run, 1 Mile run, 1 Mile walk.
Register
Easter Egg Scramble, Avalon Recreation Fields.
Ages 1-4, 8th Street Playground; Ages 5-6, 10th Street Field;
Ages 7-10, 12th Street Field. Saturday, March 30th, 10am
sharp.
Easter Brunch, The Reeds at
Shelter Haven, Sunday, March 31st, 10am-3pm. Reservations
required: 609-368-0100.
Stone Harbor Job Fair,
Saturday, April 6th. Visit participating businesses to
apply in person.
Clean Ocean Action Spring Beach
Sweep, Saturday, April 13th.
Avalon
Spring Dune Grass Planting, Saturday, April 20th.
Arbor Day Celebration, 48th Street & Dune
Drive, Tuesday, April 26th, 10:30am.
Spring into
Summer Event & Sidewalk Sale, Stone Harbor, Saturday,
May 4th.
Avalon Garden Club Plant & Bake Sale, 39th Street
Greenhouse, May 4th & 5th.
In The News: 3/14/2024
WET TO WINDY TO WARM! Saturday's heavy rains
gave way to dry-but-gusty conditions on Sunday and Monday.
A strong offshore wind combined with gusts up to 50mph to make
for two blustery days. The offshore flow resulted in tide
levels about a foot below normal, as surface water was blown
offshore. This is the opposite of what we see during
nor'easter storms, when onshore winds push water toward the
shore, holding it there, raising tide levels. By Tuesday
the strong winds were gone, and temperatures began rising.
Inland areas were expected to reach the mid-60s, while the
island was about ten degrees cooler due to daily sea breezes.
THE STONE HARBOR SHIVER takes place this
weekend! From the Friday night Pre-Shiver Party to the
Polar Plunge to the post-party, it's a weekend's worth of fun!
In case you're wondering, the ocean water temperature is about
43 degrees! Think you have what it takes to endure a Polar
Plunge into the chilly water?
You can register here::
DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME has given us extra
late-day sunlight, and the first post-7pm sunsets of the year.
Next time you're in town, take advantage of a beautiful sunset
over the bay. Great viewing spots include the bayfront
piers at 8th Street, 33rd Street, 53rd Street, and 83rd Street,
or nearly any west-facing street end.
THE
OSPREYS ARE COMING! The Wetlands Institute reported
that "the first few Osprey have been spotted in New Jersey, and
they'll soon be building nests on the platforms that dot the
marshes at the Institute. Osprey platforms played a critical
role in the bird's recovery post DDT, and continue to do so as
they've lost many natural nest sites to development. The
platforms that surround [The Wetlands Institute] are a favorite
because the marsh provides the Osprey easier access to the fish
they need to thrive and to feed their young." Keep an eye
on area platforms for ospreys building nests!
ANOTHER
UNIT is under contract at 29th & Dune! Call or email me
today to schedule your personal tour—before it's too late!
Don't miss out!
UPCOMING EVENTS:
Stone Harbor Shiver Pre Party, Yacht Club of
Stone Harbor, Friday, March 15th, 6pm to 9pm.
Live Jazz at Spiaggetta: The Brian Betz Quartet.
No cover, BYOB, regular menu. Friday, March 15th, 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, 96th &
First Avenue. At 1:30pm the cannon sounds and the Polar
Plunge begins. Saturday, March 16th, 12pm to 3pm.
Avalon History Center Lecture: Notable Women of
Avalon’s Past. Avalon History Center, 39th Street Tennis
Building, Saturday, March 16th, 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, 8th Street Playground;
Ages 5-6, 10th Street Field; Ages 7-10, 12th Street Field.
Saturday, March 30th, 10am sharp.
Easter Bunny
Express, Cape May Seashore Lines, Saturday, March 23;
Sunday, March 24; Saturday, March 30.
Read more
Stone Harbor Job Fair, Saturday, April 6th.
Visit participating businesses to apply in person.
Clean Ocean Action Spring Beach Sweep, Saturday,
April 13th.
Avalon Spring Dune Grass Planting, Saturday,
April 20th.
In The News 3/7/2024
Avalon
& Stone Harbor beach tags are now available for online purchase
through Jersey Cape Tags! See below for more.
In The News:
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.
purchase your tags
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.
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 97th Street playground, where new equipment will
soon be installed. The 82nd 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 82nd Street location while design
and construction work are underway.
UPCOMING EVENTS:
March Madness & Marketplace at The Princeton. Drinks,
food, basketball, and bargains. Thursday, March 7th,
4-8pm; Friday March 8th, 4-8pm, Saturday, March 9th, 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
15th, 6pm to 9pm.
Live Jazz at Spiaggetta: The Brian
Betz Quartet. No cover, BYOB, regular menu. Friday, March
15th, 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, 96th & First Avenue. At 1:30pm the cannon sounds and
the Polar Plunge begins. Saturday, March 16th, 12pm to
3pm.
Avalon History Center Lecture: Notable Women of
Avalon’s Past. Avalon History Center, 39th Street Tennis
Building, Saturday, March 16th, 1pm.
Harbor Hop Family
Run & Walk, Stone Harbor. 5K run, 1 Mile run, 1 Mile walk.
Register
Easter Egg
Scramble, Avalon Recreation Fields. Ages 1-4, 8th Street
Playground; Ages 5-6, 10th Street Field; Ages 7-10, 12th Street
Field. Saturday, March 30th, 10am sharp.
Easter
Bunny Express, Cape May Seashore Lines, Saturday, March 23;
Sunday, March 24; Saturday, March 30.
Read
More
Stone
Harbor Job Fair, Saturday, April 6th. Visit participating
businesses to apply in person.
Clean Ocean Action Spring
Beach Sweep, Saturday, April 13th.
Avalon Spring Dune
Grass Planting, Saturday, April 20th.
