As July rolls around and you’ve settled into the Seven Mile summer mode, there is no better time than now to explore what’s new, what’s changed and what’s happening within the business community.

We know, we know, you really don’t want to change out of your bathing suit to get dressed up to go out. Who could blame you? If that is an option for you, then we say go for it – after all, you are at the beach!

Summer means beach days, boats, drinks, hunting for ghost crabs and riding your bike everywhere. Summer also means entertaining! When you have a beach house, or live at the shore, chances are you have visitors quite often. We have searched the best stores on the island to help you gather everything you need for a perfect beach-house party.

Sometimes a night out starts with no-shower happy hour and just continues on. However, sometimes a night out is classy and romantic like this handkerchief hem dress by Tolani. With the flirty cut and ocean-inspired, colorful pattern, you will be sure to turn heads in this dress.

One of the nicest things about going out at the beach is that you don’t have to dress up if you don’t want to. You can wear a sundress or a comfortable outfit and it won’t make a difference. Even better is that they both go great with flip-flops! There are a lot of stores that have lines with a more comfortable, beachy vibe. One of my all-time favorites is She Be Surfin’.