Odd weather today- an off and on mix of fog and hazy sun. High humidity, but cool this evening with a sea breeze.
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The Borough of Stone Harbor recently completed several practical improvements to the 95th Street public beach area.  The observation deck was rebuilt over the winter. The restroom trailer was relocated for easier access. And a new rinsing station was added just off the walkway (helpful for washing off your feet before walking to Springer’s!)
There’s no question- this is a successful Memorial Day weekend for Avalon and Stone Harbor. Owners and visitors are enjoying great weather, too!
Bikes, joggers, cars,and strollers are everywhere.  On my drive to work, I passed many families heading to the beach for the day.
Tomorrow, both communitieswill honor the holiday with parades and ceremonies. 9am in Avalon- 30th Street to 21st Street; and 12 noon along 96th Street in Stone Harbor.
Realistic prices, low interest rates, and ample inventory = a great time to buy.
Seashore homes continue to be a solid, long term investment. We have returned to a normal market- where property owners plan for a 7 to 10 year holding period. Invest your hard earned money and benefit from beach time, too!
Avalon and Stone Harbor have brand name recognition, well planned zoning, and a faithful clientele of family visitors. Surrounded by scenic waterways- we truly are an island retreat.
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The ocean has an efficient method of removing both natural and man-made debris.Â
The higher than average tides (from the full moon) and a rough ocean deposited marsh reeds on the beach overnight.  The beach raking machines were out early to clear the sand for a busy beach weekend!
During my morning walk, I picked up trash that washed in with the reeds- a few plastic sports drink bottles and Mylar balloons (a wake up call on the waste produced with everyday products).  The Borough and individual efforts are similar to cleaning before company arrives…we are proud of our seashore community and want it seen in the best light!
Enjoy the weekend 🙂
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The view from the water’s edge toward the 101st Street pavilion in Stone Harbor has changed…for the better.  The huge, rusty outfall pipe has been removed (along with others in that immediate area). What a difference. The beach looks so much bigger.
No sneakers today for my beach walk- time to toughen up my feet.  This was a big deal when we were young… we wouldn’t even wear flip flops back and forth to the beach!Â
Cars are arriving on the island. Expecting a busy weekend.
 Springer’s Ice Cream in Stone Harbor has a sign on their front door- open weekend of May 15th. That gives us a few days to review the list posted outside and select a flavor 😉
Avalon/ Stone Harbor: 17 properties SOLD during the past 30 days; with 28 SALE PENDING and scheduled for closing.
The SOLD properties ranged from $350,000 (an undersized lot in Stone Harbor) to $3,660,000 (a southend Avalon beach block custom home). The median selling price was $1,175,000. The majority of the sales were single family homes (8) , followed closely by condos/townhouse units (6). There were 2 vacant lots, and 1 duplex (on a large lot- so sold basically for land value).
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Great turn out  for the annual Boat Show/Seafood Festival according to organizers. Local residents, summer home owners, and visitors to the island enjoyed food, music, and checking out the boats and other vendors along 96th Street.Â
I saw a kayak with pedals that looked interesting…but not ready to upgrade my “boat” yet!
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New posts mark the slips for the colorful catamaran sail boats at the south end of Stone Harbor– the old post were washed out to sea during the winter storms.
The beaches are groomed, new fencing installed along the dunes, and beach paths improved-Â enjoy the weekend!