Welcome back! I’m thrilled to be the first to welcome you to the 2025 season here on Seven Mile Beach. It may be spring, with Easter just around the corner, but we all know summer isn’t far behind.

Spring Sidewalk Sale
10am-5pm, Downtown Stone Harbor, stoneharborchamber.com
Come for the deals, enjoy a fun day in downtown Stone Harbor eating, drinking, and shopping! Local stores will be offering discounted merchandise as they prepare for the start of summer.

Spring traditionally signals a time for transformative change, fresh starts, and new growth. What a perfect way to describe this spring here on the Seven Mile Beach.

The Team Avalon 2025 theme is simple:
Keep the ball rolling.
Avalon rides a wave of administrative success as Council President Mari Coskey, Councilman Jamie McDermott and Councilman Greg “Chet” Johnson prepare to assume new four-year posts. They run unopposed in the May 13 election. Council Vice President Barbara Juzaitis and Councilman Sam Wierman round out the five-member group.

2025 Easters Services on Seven Mile Island

Who knew that “Under the Sea” could be so much fun? On March 20 and 21, the Drama Club of the Avalon Stone Harbor Schools presented “The Little Mermaid Jr.” to the delight of full houses at Avalon Elementary School. Pictured here during the production is: Blake Barnoski (as Flounder); Olivia Roberts (as Ariel) and Nevis Krafczek (as Sebastian).

Learn how to surf or hone your surf skills with Avalon Surf Camp! Campers will surf with instructors who are ISA (International Surf Association) certified. Ocean, beach, and surfing safety instruction will be provided to students at all levels.

When former three-sport star athlete Bridget Ruskey heard the news, she could hardly believe her ears: She would have not one but three of her jersey numbers retired at Middle Township High School.

Most public figures talked their way into high office.

Tim Carney went the opposite route. He listened.

Stone Harbor’s new mayor reaps the reward for his grassroots approach to local government. First as Borough Council candidate in 2023 and one year later as prospective mayor, Carney took his political cue from the people. He went door-to-door, asked what they wanted, and listened. Their feedback forged his two victorious platforms.

Search the internet and you will find a variety of photos of Johnny Gaudreau in various uniforms, scoring goals and celebrating for teams ranging from Gloucester Catholic, to Boston College, the Calgary Flames, and the Columbus Blue Jackets.

The 2025 Stone Harbor Shiver was another unforgettable weekend filled with laughter, team spirit, and fun!

Once again coinciding with St. Patrick’s Day weekend, festivities kicked off on Friday, March 14, with a Pre-Shiver dinner party at the Yacht Club of Stone Harbor complete with an Irish buffet, cash bar, auction, DJ, and 50/50 raffle.

From clamming in the back bay to searing red snapper for Gordon Ramsay on television, Cape May County’s Kyle Timpson was destined and determined to win Season 23 of “Hell’s Kitchen: Head Chefs Only.”

As the island wakes from its winter slumber, there’s no better time to refresh your surroundings and embrace the beauty of coastal living. This season, we’ve rounded up the must-haves from local experts in home and design who are ready to help you reimagine everything from your front porch to your favorite cozy corner.

For the perfect night out outfit, look no further than Global Pursuit conveniently located on 96th Street in Stone Harbor and in a new location in Sea Isle City across from Excursion Park at 4000 Pleasure Ave. Now that the weather is getting warmer, it’s time to put away those winter coats and get outside!

Spring brings warmer weather and opportunities to go out with friends. Looking for a new spring dress? Stop by Preppy Palm in Avalon for this carefully curated outfit perfect for the spring days ahead! Make going out easy with this floral dress from Steve Madden.

The county’s maintenance plans for the Gravens Thorofare and Leonards Thorofare Bridges on Avalon Boulevard will necessitate Avalon postponing its sand back-passing project, aimed at replenishing the eroded north-end beaches, until June.

Welcome, friends! We’ve survived a particularly chilly winter, but now spring is in the air. Thankfully, birds are chirping, our towns show signs of life and the Easter Bunny is ready to make an appearance. Here on the island, the season comes with warm breezes, the scent of saltwater, and the promise of sun-kissed gatherings.

As spring rolls into the marshes, we are excited to provide an update on the marsh rehabilitation project at Scotch Bonnet Island in the marshes adjacent to The Wetlands Institute. Our goal was to save Scotch Bonnet Island from drowning

Regardless of your age or what you are trying to accomplish, begin with the end in mind.

What motivates you? When you were younger and wanted to learn to play the guitar, you might have visualized playing guitar like Eric Clapton. This might have driven you to practice every day, seeking success.

After a long and bitterly cold winter, it’s finally time to open our windows and welcome the sunshine and fresh air. Spring brings a sense of renewal, offering a fresh start as trees blossom and grass greens and grows, carrying with it hope and anticipation. During this season, many people engage in the ritual known as “spring-cleaning.”