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  • Free T-Shirt 🙂

    Are you available this Saturday, July 2nd between 7- 9am?  “Street Police” volunteers are needed at street ends (between 8th and 38th Streets) to prevent traffic from entering and/or crossing Avalon Avenue and First Avenue during the annual Islandman Triathlon  http://www.timkerrcharities.org/

    There will be over 500 participants in this sold out event: a 1/4 mile ocean swim; the 12 mile closed course bike race (when you see the speeds, you will understand the need for closed roadways!); and the 5K boardwalk/beach run.

    All volunteers receive a 2011 Islandman Triathlon t-shirt as a thank you 🙂

    Please let me know if you can help…and your preferred location.  Thanks!

    P.S.  Do you know a student who needs service hours?  Volunteers can earn 5 hours- Midge Kerr will provide documentation for the students after the race.  Contact Midge@TimKerrCharities.org  for more information.

  • Saturday Morning

    My view this morning as I walked the beach…beautiful!

    Downtown shopping areas are busy. We will see even more visitors arrive on the island by mid-afternoon to begin their vacation at the shore.  Happy to see the return of long time tenants week after week- it’s a privilege to be part of their treasured family vacation.

    Have a nice weekend!

  • Living as a Tourist

    Our 2 week family visit is coming to an end  🙁

    Somehow, we have managed to squeeze a summer’s worth of activities into our limited time together.

    Plenty of beach days, boogie boarding, ocean AND bay kayaking, the playground, bike rides, the zoo, the bird sanctuary, and a few hours on Wildwood boardwalk for the rides at Morey’s Pier (and the required boardwalk food!)

    P.S. Added a last day activity- the 2 Morey’s water parks.  Now, I am officially exhausted! 

    Received this Tweet regarding our family activities: @AnnDelaneyBeach interesting to see where people who live where I GO on vacation, go on vacation :)        

  • Monday Sights

    The final equipment removal from the Stone Harbor beach fill continues to fascinate.

    Yesterday, the survey tripod was driven to the water’s edge, lifted by a crane, and then placed on a barge.  Off to the next beach fill project!

    P.S.  My nephews filmed and edited a video of the action.  Thanks, guys :)  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8VQr3qRkr-E

  • 169 31st Street, Avalon

    Price reduced!

    Comfortable beach house ideally located east of Dune Drive for easy beach access. Nice, residential neighborhood close to downtown shops and restaurants.

    Open living and dining area, updated kitchen, cozy family room, 3 bedrooms, and 1 full tub/shower bath on the 1st floor. The attic loft offers additional sleeping quarters, plus a basic stall shower bath.  Central air and gas heat, too.

    $799,000 furnished.  To view pictures and additional information: http://tinyurl.com/3f7aezr     or    ann@anndelaney.com

    Thank you for your interest!

  • Seashore Sales

    Avalon and Stone Harbor, NJ sale statistics for the past 30 days:

    29 properties SOLD, with an overall median selling price of $990,000. 

    8 condo/townhouse units sold ranging from $462,000 for a row house style unit on 14th Street in Avalon, to $1,215,000 for a bay front townhouse.

    19 single family homes sold ranging from $490,000 for a small cottage on an undersized lot, to $3,050,000 for a custom home on the bay in Stone Harbor.  The median selling price for single family homes: $1,470,000.

    In addition, one commercial space sold for $65,000; and a vacant lot in the southend of Avalon sold for $1,300,000.  21 sales for Avalon; 8 sales for Stone Harbor.

    Currently, there are 33 properties SALE PENDING with settlement scheduled for the near future.

    If you have any questions about the sale or rental market in Avalon or Stone Harbor, I am happy to help!

  • Busy Saturday

    Pretty morning on the beach.  I was joined by runners, walkers, surfers, and paddle boarders…all enjoying the peaceful setting.

    Busy on the island this weekend.  My “commute” to work was a few minutes longer ;) 

     Summer is definitely here.  Enjoy!

  • And, That’s a Wrap

    The Stone Harbor beach fill project is complete. As of this morning, the dredging company was actively removing the metal pipes and equipment from the beach (this may take a few days).

    The local public works department will smooth out the dune paths, and install new snow fencing along the entire length of the beach.

    Looks good!

  • Summer Begins

    Officially, summer starts on Tuesday, June 21st.  Yet, at the shore, we know it’s more about the end of the school year.

    Groups of young people wandering around town this week = senior week  (I always worry where they are renting!)  And more families on the beach. 

    The owners of 2 popular local businesses are teachers – Mack’s Pizza in Stone Harbor, and Kohler’s Bakery in Avalon.  Both will open full time as of this weekend, too.

    Happy Summer 🙂

  • Family Time

    If you ever need a reminder of how fortunate we are to live near the ocean…take a child to the beach and watch their excitement.

    They will patiently wait for just the right wave.  They respect and listen to the lifeguards. Digging a hole by the water’s edge is never boring.  And, rolling in the soft sand after swimming is the best way to warm up!

    Happiness  🙂