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This Weeks News 5/26/2016
MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND is upon us! The Island
is buzzing with activity as homeowners prepare for the season and visitors
arrive to kick off the summer season. Avalon & Stone Harbor will observe
Memorial Day with parades and ceremonies on Monday. See the event list below
for details.
THE AJ MEERWALD, New Jersey's tall ship, is
back in the water after wintertime repairs were completed at Yank Marine,
including hull repairs and electrical system upgrades. The Meerwald will
cruise the waters of New Jersey and New York through the fall. In August,
the Meerwald will visit Cape May and Atlantic City for tours and public
sails.
SEASON BEACH TAGS are discounted through May
31st in Avalon & Stone Harbor. If you're here over Memorial Day Weekend,
purchase your season tags for $22. On June 1st, the cost of a season tag
will rise to $27.
Finally! It's time to hang up your shoes and hit the
beach!
VOTE FOR YOUR FAVORITE BEACH! The New Jersey
Sea Grant Consortium strives to protect and promote New Jersey's marine and
coastal resources. Their "Favorite Beach" contest helps promote awareness of
New Jersey's beaches.
Vote For Your Favorite New Jersey Beach Here!
IF DOLPHIN VIDEOS by Nik Pattantyus have
amazed you before, check out this news story featuring Nik that appeared on
NBC10 in Philadelphia!
Man On Paddleboard Gets Up Close Encounter With Dolphins Off Jersey Shore
SUMMER BUCKET LIST: What's on yours? Make a
Summer Bucket List, then set aside some time to make things happen! Whether
you want to catch a sunrise on the beach or catch a fish with your
grandchild, commit to making those memories this summer!
This Weeks News 5/19/2016
MARKET STATS: The latest
Long & Foster Market Minute report shows 31 properties sold during April, up
from 24 in March. The median sale price was $1,100,000, up 22% over March.
For the full Market Minute report, click here:
The Long
& Foster Market Minute Report
For the latest L&F Market Minute report,
click above.
THERE'S STILL TIME!
If you'd like to purchase your very own shore home and enjoy it for the rest
of the summer, there's still time to do just that! Please call or email me
to begin your search for the perfect vacation home today!
SAVE A TRIP TO
COMCAST IN RIO GRANDE
by visiting their temporary customer service trailer in Avalon! The trailer
has arrived in the parking lot adjacent to Avalon Community Hall, and will
be open about May 20th, through June 18th, Monday through Saturday, from 9am
to 7pm. This is a one-time opportunity to take advantage of the Comcast
trailer and save a round trip to Comcast's new, permanent location in Rio
Grande!
AVALON'S 8TH STREET TENNIS COURTS
will soon be resurfaced and repaired. The courts will be powerwashed,
prepared, resurfaced, and painted in a U.S. Open blue & green color scheme.
When work begins, the courts will close for about a week when a favorable
weather window arrives, but no work will occur during the Memorial Day
weekend. When the 8th Street courts are not available, those with
reservations will be accommodated at the 39th Street courts.
THE OTHER JERSEY SHORE:
A National Geographic Wild episode titled "The Other Jersey Shore" and
featuring Delaware Bay and horseshoe crabs will air Friday, May 20th at
10:30pm Eastern on Comcast channel 108. The Wetlands Institute's Horseshoe
Crab Conservation Program is featured in the episode. View the trailer:
United States Of Animals - The Other Jersey Shore.
SEVEN MILE RESTAURANT WEEK
returns June 6th-12th. The annual favorite will feature dining specials from
dozens of local restaurants. Stay tuned for more details!
"CLICK IT OR TICKET!"
Not only is wearing a seatbelt a good idea, it may save you a ticket in
Avalon or Stone Harbor during the Seatbelt Mobilization campaign which will
take place from May 23rd to June 5th. Avalon, Stone Harbor, and many other
towns will participate in the campaign, which seeks to raise the seatbelt
usage rate in New Jersey from its current level of 91.36%.
SPLASH SAYS "One
week to Memorial Day weekend!"
This Weeks News 5/12/2016
CAPE MAY COUNTY TOURISM generated a record
$6 billion in 2015, up 4% over 2014 according to an Atlantic City Press
article. Favorable weather and low gas prices helped fuel tourism last year,
which marked the sixth straight year of growth. Tourism in Cape May County
supports over 25,000 jobs, more than half the total in Cape May County.
Statewide, tourism generated $37 billion in GDP. Most expect 2016 to be
another strong year. If Mother Nature cooperates and brings us more
beautiful summer weather it should be a great season!
THE WORLD SERIES OF BIRDING arrives in Cape
May County on Saturday, May 14th, for 24 hours of birding. Over 100 teams
from around the world will participate to identify as many species as
possible. A team from The Wetlands Institute will compete in the event. If
you'd like to make a pledge or donation to the Wetland's Institute team,
please visit:
Wetland's Institute Team - New Jersey Audubon's World Series of Birding.
A colorful sunset over Cape Island Creek, Cape May.
AFTER A $15 MILLION RENOVATION, the Golden Inn
is expected to reopen in mid-June, according to a Philadelphia Business
Journal report. Icona Resorts purchased the hotel at the end of last year
and immediately began renovation work. Initially the resort was expected to
reopen in July, but has started taking reservations for June 15th and after.
COMING SOON--TREE TO TREE ADVENTURE PARK! Zip
lines, nets, and Tarzan swings will soon challenge every age and ability at
the Cape May County Zoo. The new adventure course is set to open this
summer. Stay tuned for more details!
RENTAL PROPERTIES--GET 'EM READY! The season
is drawing near--make sure your rental property is ready for your first
guests! Take some time to review all aspects of your rental property NOW to
avoid problems later. Use the general checklist below as a starting point
for your property:
-rental license applied for & received
-spring cleaning completed
-water & outside shower turned on
-all utilities turned on
-telephone & cable TV turned on and hooked up
(plan ahead--Comcast no longer has an office in
Avalon!)
-internet/WiFi turned on and tested, and password provided to
L&F to keep on file
-landscaping, pest control, and weed control service set up
-deck furniture placed outside
-check all appliances for correct operation
-HVAC system serviced & ready
-gas/charcoal grill set up & ready, and propane tank filled
-pool opened & maintenance contract established
-provide enough trash/recycling cans
If you need a recommendation for a contractor or other service provider,
please call or email me--but don't wait too long, as the approaching season
means most are very busy.
THE LEISER GROUP is pleased to have been
honored as one of Long & Foster's Top Ten Teams in the Coastal Region. We
sincerely thank you for your business, and appreciate your referrals!
This Weeks News 5/5/2016
AVALON'S "BACKPASSING" project is underway, as dump trucks move beach
sand from the 33rd-38th Street beaches to replenish north end beaches. Every
few moments a dump truck loaded with beach sand moves northward, passed by
an empty dump truck moving southward. Work continues seven days a week,
subject to the tide cycle. The project is expected to be completed in
advance of the summer season, and is currently ahead of schedule. In
addition to enhancing protection for north end homes, the newly widened
beaches will provide more room for beachgoers to enjoy during the summer.
A pair of dump trucks move along Avalon's beach on a rainy day, as Avalon's
sand "backpassing" project continues.
THE BOROUGH OF STONE HARBOR received the Cape May County Annual Conservation
Award for its efforts in restoring the gardens in the Stone Harbor Bird
Sanctuary, and those around the pump house at 114th Street & Third Avenue.
Native plants requiring little water were used, and they'll help meet the
needs of species living in and around the area.
SPRINGER'S HOME MADE ice cream is among the top twenty ice cream shops in
the nation! A USA Today poll will narrow down the list to the 10 Best.
Voting runs through May 23rd at 12 noon. Visit their website see the other
candidates, then cast your vote for Springer's!
Cast Your Vote:
USA Today 10 Best - 2016 Ice Cream Parlor Nominees
COAST GUARD SHIP TOURS, demonstrations, and trolley tours of Training Center
Cape May are all available this weekend as the 2016 Coast Guard Community
Festival takes place, Friday, through Sunday. Some activities require
tickets, but many do not.
Learn More:
2016
Coast Guard Community Festival
TREAT MOM RIGHT THIS WEEKEND, with some flowers, or perhaps dinner out. Or
you can really impress Mom by buying her (and the rest of the family) a
place at the shore! Happy Mother's Day!