Head over to The Spot to find your perfect look for everything from beach days to casual dinners. Kick things off with this Faherty knit button-down Oasis Camp shirt, a lightweight short-sleeve designed for comfort and effortless style.

These days, it seems everyone has an opinion about the businesses that have come and gone in Avalon and what might have been.

Summer residents spend a lot of time catching up on what’s changed since last season. New restaurants open, familiar spots introduce new menus, and there’s always something worth checking out around town.

Since August is the month that we’ll see both the Avalon and Stone Harbor Beach Patrols compete for the South Jersey Lifeguard Championship, it’s about time that we revisited these two guys: Craig Whitehead (bow) and Mike Cras.

The lazy days of summer are in full swing as many of us enjoy some form of a break from our typical routine. This is especially true for families with school-age children.

The Jersey Shore has inspired countless memories, so it’s no surprise that it’s becoming the backdrop for an increasing number of novels. From Avalon and Stone Harbor to Sea Isle City and Wildwood, these stories capture the charm, nostalgia, and unique character of the towns we love.

Let’s start with a question most people have never been asked: What if the goal wasn’t to treat how you feel today, but to protect who you are 20, 30, or 40 years from now?

By the time you read this, we will have already celebrated our country’s 250th birthday. There was so much fanfare surrounding the Fourth of July that it was hard not to feel proud of our nation. The weather was certainly hot enough, and the only real relief seemed to be at the beach.

As summer begins to wind down, there’s still plenty of time to slow the pace and enjoy a good book before the busy school year returns.