After a long, cold, snowy winter on Seven Mile Beach, there is something especially welcome about the arrival of spring. Following months of bitter temperatures, snow packed on the ground, and even frozen bay waters, it feels good to look ahead to longer days, warmer sunshine, and all the energy that comes with a new season.

The mid-March scene was captivating.

Here were 38-year-old Sam Wierman and his wife Elissa, serving as king and queen of the high-profile Stone Harbor Shiver weekend.

It’s hard to imagine that in this, the age of LED animated electronic signage, there was actually a time not that long ago when just about every business and public space or building in Avalon and Stone Harbor had at least one hand-painted sign that was created in a small sign shop located on the street level at 2115 Ocean Drive in Avalon.

The Avalon Free Public Library is having an Easter egg hunt for children with eggs hidden throughout the children’s department. You might find one hidden near the book, video, or WhaZoodle you’re checking out. If you do, take the egg to the circulation desk to pick a prize. Limit one prize per patron. Happy hunting!

The annual Stone Harbor Shiver polar plunge held March 14 attracted another huge crowd of folks looking to let loose and get in the ocean after a particularly brutal winter. Here are some scenes from the day. Sam and Elissa Wierman were crowned the king and queen of the 2026 Shiver.

With spring in full swing, there’s no better time to reimagine your space with a fresh coastal perspective. From airy textures to refined seaside accents, we’ve sourced standout pieces from the area’s top shops to help you bring effortless style and function to your beach house this season.

What could be better than knowing your children or grandchildren are enjoying the summer sunshine, staying active, and learning new skills? Enroll your kids in a summer camp and give them a season full of fun, adventure, and new experiences at the shore!

For decades, the streets and parks of Avalon have been colorfully brightened by dazzling flower displays thanks to the talented members of the Avalon Garden Club. 2026 marks a momentous year for the Avalon Garden Club, as the passionate group of flower lovers embarks on its 50th year of beautifying the Borough of Avalon.

Like a vintage diamond tucked inside a sleek jewelry box, the “Stone Harbor Bungalow Colony” is one of the town’s most exquisite hidden gems.

Nestled between large modern homes and condominiums, three full streets of tiny cottages have endured, in all their diminutive glory, for more than a century.

Wendi Powers looks forward to a new challenge.

Ken Biddick looks forward to continuing one.

The two paths reflect the near-future look of the Stone Harbor Borough Council. The Republican Committee endorsed each of them for a three-year term on the council. They will run unopposed in the June 2 primaries.

Sustainability focuses on meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their needs.

Island communities by their very nature have limited resources, and in a rapidly changing world, the stresses on natural resources and island infrastructure are becoming ever more apparent and acute.

The annual Shop-A-Holics event returned March 5-7, bringing shoppers together in Avalon for a lively weekend at The Princeton Bar & Grill and The Sea Grill.

Join us for Easter Services on Seven Mile Beach!

The Borough of Stone Harbor announced the retirement of Roger Stanford as the Borough’s Fire Official after 16 years of service. Borough officials were quick to thank Stanford for his years of service and for guiding the department through transitions while protecting the safety of Stone Harbor residents. Stanford remains the chief of the Stone Harbor Fire Department.

A hippity, hoppity Easter! Easter has always been the unofficial start of the season here on the Seven Mile Beach. And that holds true for the year we’re going back to here. It’s April 1975 ... that’s 51 years ago, more than a half century.

Friends, we’ve finally made it. After a relentless winter that brought wind chills rivaling Minnesota’s, frigid temperatures that turned our bays into a giant bowl of concrete soup, and snowstorms that buried beach chairs no one bothered to bring indoors, early spring has arrived like a long-lost friend.

There’s something about a girls’ night out at the shore making it effortless, a little dressed up, and full of energy as the sun dips and the evening begins. We stopped by The Preppy Palm in Avalon to pull together a look that feels equal parts playful and polished, perfect for everything from sunset cocktails to late-night laughs.

There’s a certain ease to a guys’ night out at the shore that’s laid-back, a little refined, and built around good company as the day rolls into night. We stopped by Global Pursuit to put together a look that transitions seamlessly from sunset drinks to wherever the evening leads.

After enduring such a long, harsh winter, I’m sure we are all looking forward to some time together with friends and family to enjoy some wonderful holiday meals. Whether you are serving classics such as lamb, fish, ham, or veggies, you are probably serving wine with your meals.

As I sit down to write today, taxes are due in 45 days. Hopefully, by the end of this article you will better understand the benefits of converting unused 529 plan assets to support your children’s or grandchildren’s future – even their retirement.