Luckily, the one thing I can plan on is a well-kept local secret; the beauty of autumn at Seven Mile Beach. And with so many school districts planning for virtual learning, and businesses maintaining working from home, I think this is the perfect chance for visitors to stick around.

Summer days and nights may be coming to an end, but we will let you in on a little secret … fall is one of the best times to visit the Jersey Shore. With several restaurants adapting to the current outdoor-dining allowances issued by the state, there are still plenty of days and nights to head out and enjoy a delicious meal.

Longtime residents of Stone Harbor fondly recall Bud’s Market, located at 83rd Street and Ocean Drive, and its kindly proprietor, Mario “Bud” Zuccato. The story of Bud’s Market and the Zuccato family stretches back several decades and over three generations.

Stone Harbor Farmer’s Market, Saving September Weekend Stone Harbor Sip & Shop, Stone Harbor En Blanc, Avalon Dune Grass Planting, and more!

Strap yourselves in ... It’s going to be a long hurricane season. But should we expect anything less in the tumultuous year that has been 2020? It’s a year when we could very well run out of names on our annual list of storm names for the Atlantic Basin.

While we are all sad to see summer go, most locals admit that the Endless Summer season is the best one here on the island. Our theme for this issue is usually Back to School and Fall Fashion. While school is looking quite different this year, you can still dress to impress whenever you have the chance to venture out!

St. Brendan the Navigator Parish’s new pastor, Rev. William J. Kelly, entered the priesthood a little later in life. His was a “delayed vocation.” But there was no delay for Father Kelly in making St. Brendan’s his workplace and home upon arrival there in July.

Coastal marshes, tidal creeks and bays are the cradle of life. They host a phenomenal diversity of wildlife, and their intrinsic beauty is a balm for the soul. They are the foundation of a complex web that is the building block for commercial fisheries, supports local economies, and sustains the coastal way of life.

This is the first summer that the Seven Mile Times has not had local lifeguard competition to write about, thanks of course to the COVID-19 pandemic. That being the case, we thought it might be fun to look back at some 1960s photographs of the Avalon and Stone Harbor beach patrols.

The quest for a COVID-19 vaccine passes through Avalon. That’s where the second home of renowned pediatrician Paul Offit stands. Offit spends as much time as possible here, even while the nation’s most crippling problem demands his attention.

Sometimes the destiny of a person and a place are so intertwined, it’s hard to separate them. So it is with Bill Tozour and Avalon. In a lifetime that spanned from the 1920s to the 2020s, Bill Tozour grew up in Avalon … and helped Avalon grow up.

The Avalon Volunteer Fire Department and Mayor Martin Pagliughi introduced a streamlined system for audible fire alarms in the town, reducing the use of the alarm nearly 70%.

Among the many fallouts of this year’s pandemic lockdown are spikes in alcohol demand and a supply-chain shortage of aluminum cans. These are affecting the ability of many breweries – both small and large alike – to package their beloved suds for retail sale, and it is changing the look of liquor store shelves across the nation.

As we come to the end of this unusual summer, it’s hard to know what to expect for the fall. As for the weather, meteorologists are calling for continued temperatures above normal through October, which is great for the outdoor dining establishments and for those of us who enjoying grilling and eating outdoors.

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As summer draws to a close, we all feel the familiar anticipation of a new season, but something very unfamiliar tempers the usual excitement this year. The transition, normally bittersweet, seems a little more bitter. A pandemic will do that. Those who leave the beach to return elsewhere, as well as those of us who stay, all wonder what to expect.

1. Where did you receive your training?
I worked nine years for an iron chef, Jose Garces.

2. Where do you get your inspiration from, when creating a new dish?
My inspiration comes from the love I have for food and creating a dish that truly comes from the heart.

Summer might be coming to an end, but the nights are still hot here on the island. It’s hard to decide what to wear when the seasons are changing. It might be hot when you head out but get much cooler when the sun goes down. We went to Gingy’s to find the perfect date-night outfit. The Cape May dress is Gingy’s own.

It’s always sad to see summer go, but now it’s time to make the most of what Endless Summer has to offer. Now is the best time to enjoy the beaches, restaurants and the island without the crowds. With the heat and the humidity lessening, it’s much more enjoyable to be outside. Whether you are planning a date night or hitting up the latest hot spot, we have selected the perfect Endless Summer outfit for you.