Kevin Reilly could feel the stare as he walked arm-in-arm with his wife along the Stone Harbor beach near 84th Street. He can always feel the stare. He always will.

Mark your calendar and break out all things stars and stripes as the Borough of Avalon celebrates the Fourth of July from July 1-4 with its All-American Celebration. With fun activities that the entire family can enjoy together, there is no better place to celebrate Independence Day.

It all began innocuously enough, as a means for a group of young friends united in large measure by their rather unique profession to spend an entire day together playing miniature golf and drinking, in no particular order.

Religion played a key role in the early development of the Seven Mile Beach. The First United Methodist Church of Avalon, Wells Memorial Presbyterian Church and

Lisa Scottoline has a story she likes to share about her late mother, known affectionately to Scottoline’s readers as “Mother Mary.”

Ocean Galleries in Stone Harbor will host two outstanding art exhibitions in July: “Modern Masters” (Pablo Picasso, Marc Chagall, Salvador Dalí, and Joan Miró), and “The Art of Dr. Seuss – 20th Anniversary Collection.”

Three things have been a part of John Sodaski’s life for as long as he can remember: the Philadelphia Eagles, the Villanova Wildcats and the summers in Avalon.

Want to see Jim Allen break into a smile?

Then go admire the newly opened Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City that his company and its partners carved out of the remains of the tired, old Trump Taj Mahal.

What can be more relaxing and exciting than an early-morning stroll along Seven Mile’s beaches? The warm breezes, sounds of the waves, and freedom from the everyday grind make our quiet time on the beach so special.

If you aren’t too tired after a day on the beach or playing out in the boat, there are plenty of things to do at night here on Seven Mile Beach. With an abundance of restaurants to choose from, you can find whatever you are looking for right here. After dinner, the nightlife is booming!

Today, it’s as recognizable as anything around Stone Harbor. That’s probably because it was just about 50 years ago that the official emblem of Stone Harbor was designed and adopted.

Events at a Glance in Avalon & Stone Harbor

This fall, the 95th Street restrooms in Stone Harbor will be renovated into a brand-new comfort station. The Borough went out to bid this spring and recently awarded a contract to R. Maxwell Construction, of Pleasantville, in the amount of $350,000.

Avalon savors the air of consistency while Stone Harbor awaits the feel of a new breeze. From these vantage points, the Seven Mile beach patrols reflect the reality of lifeguard racing.

May & June Events 2018

Seven Mile Crossword: Silver Screen

Congrats! Class of 2018

“Wear sunscreen. If I could offer you only one tip for the future, sunscreen would be it,” wrote Chicago Tribune columnist Mary Schmich in June 1992.

I am so excited to bring you this issue’s Beach Reads. It seems that every one of my favorite authors has a book coming out this summer. From Nashville to Nantucket and down to South Carolina, things are heating up all over the country! These are the titles that you absolutely must throw in your beach bag this season. Happy reading!

“Today? Well, sure, we can do that.”

That’s what I want to say when I unexpectedly run into old friends who happen to be enjoying some Seven Mile time when I am and they want to get together.