May 28, 2014

Sand Bars

By ann

Mother Nature’s beach replenishment: nice to see the return of valuable sand to our island beaches.

Picture taken this morning; about an hour before high tide-  south end Stone Harbor, NJ.

Beach

 

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May 27, 2014

Big Weekend

By ann

The BIG crowds were pleased with the weather…and the surfers were pleased with the BIG waves!

surfers

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May 25, 2014

Memorial Day 2014

By ann

Avalon NJ- Monday, May 26th- the annual Memorial Day Parade starts at 9am- (32nd Street and north to Veterans Plaza) . Click HERE for details.

MemorialDay

 

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May 24, 2014

The Other Side

By ann

KiawahWalkwayPlanning vacations and traveling provide valuable learning experiences that I bring back to my job.

For example:

1) The Repeat Visitor.  Returning to the same location year after year is the vacation equivalent of comfort food.  Tenants know their way around- from where to grocery shop, to the best place for coffee. There’s no learning curve…it’s easy. And, the familiar sights are tied to many happy memories.  The Jersey Shore is known for exceptionally loyal, repeat visitors.

When vacationing in one of our “repeat visitor” locations, we don’t feel like tourists.  In fact, we may even help newbies with directions or information 😉

2) Vacation Rentals. When it’s my turn to search for a house or condo to rent, the advice I give to property owners is reinforced. Capturing tenants’ interest and accurate pictures are a must.  I will click through photos BEFORE I read the description.  If the property is not appealing, I’m on to the next choice.  And like most tenants, I don’t want rustic and cluttered. Charming is fine…yet with newer kitchen and baths!

3) Inconvenience. Time off from work is a BIG deal.  Coordinating family schedules, making the arrangements, and paying for vacation- all very stressful.  So if something goes wrong, it’s upsetting.  A tenant wants to know that someone cares, and is working on making it right.  They don’t want excuses- just a solution.

4) Social Media.  The Internet drastically changed the vacation rental/travel industry.  All good, except we lost much of our personal contact.  Social media allows us to connect in a new way- which is why I’m a huge fan of Twitter.

Already looking forward to my next vacation/learning experience (after the busy summer season of course!)

 

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May 24, 2014

Changing Views

By ann

Every day, and every walk…a different view.

This morning- sunny and crisp (nice way to describe windy!)   Friday morning- overcast and hazy.   Enjoy the weekend 🙂

WindyFridaySky

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May 22, 2014

Bridge OPEN

By ann

BridgeClosedGood news.

The Townsends Inlet Bridge (connecting Avalon and Sea Isle City) is now open after several months of repairs.

And, according to Twitter posts…no tolls charged today 🙂

(Picture – February 2014)

 

 

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May 22, 2014

Happy Summer :)

By ann

2014

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May 22, 2014

Opening Day!

By ann

The Borough of Stone Harbor will officially “open” the beach later this afternoon.

See details from the Press Release- click here  Ceremony will take place on the 95th Street beach.

I was able to check out the beach tag sand sculpture this morning!

StoneHarborSand

 

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May 18, 2014

Sunday Sun

By ann

The island is busy!  A combination of property owners down to prepare for next weekend, AND several weddings.  Beautiful weather for all…

SundaySunBench

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May 17, 2014

Press Release from Stone Harbor Property Owners Association

By ann

TIME FOR SUMMER: STONE HARBOR TO HOLD LARGEST BEACH OPENING CEREMONY FOR CENTENNIAL

(Stone Harbor, NJ)— The Borough of Stone Harbor will continue its year-long Centennial celebration with the biggest beach opening event in Borough history.  Stone Harbor Mayor Suzanne Walters will be joined by members of Borough Council, the Stone Harbor Beach Patrol, and local business owners for a beach opening ceremony on Thursday, May 22nd, at 4:00pm at the 95th Street beach.

“Our Centennial celebration in Stone Harbor is the biggest event in our Borough’s history and we want to make our annual beach opening ceremony reflective of our effort”, Mayor Walters said.  “We encourage all of our residents, visitors, and friends of Stone Harbor to join us on the beach and welcome what is sure to be a busy, fun-filled summer along the entire Jersey Shore”.

The Stone Harbor Department of Recreation has partnered with CBS3 in Philadelphia to create this large beach opening ceremony.  CBS3 will be providing live coverage from the Stone Harbor beach as a precursor to the Memorial Day weekend coverage along New Jersey’s southern shore beaches.  “We are deeply appreciative of the partnership with CBS3 with this ceremony”, Walters said.  “It’s important for us as a Borough and a region to create partnerships to reflect everything that’s fantastic about a Jersey Shore vacation”.

Mayor Walters will be rowed by the Beach Patrol to sea to place a ceremonial wreath in the ocean.  Once ashore, the Mayor will join Stone Harbor Beach Patrol Captain Sandy Bosacco to officially “unlock” the beaches for the 2014 tourism season, one day prior to most other beach opening ceremonies.  A ceremonial ribbon will be cut along the beachfront by students from the Stone Harbor Elementary School, Middle Township middle schools, and Middle Township High School.

Parents are encouraged to bring their children to the beach for the event prior to 4:00pm.  The Stone Harbor Department of Recreation will provide plenty of free beach games and activities to keep children entertained until 5:00pm when the official ceremonies begin and are broadcast live by CBS3.

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