Two superstar authors will touch down in Avalon when historical nonfiction author David Grann appears at Community Hall on July 21 and uber-popular novelist Taylor Jenkins Reid appears at Surfside Park on July 28. While their bestsellers are in different genres, both authors are considered masters of their craft, beloved by readers, and coveted by the film and TV industry.

When you are able to spend time on our beautiful island, even if it’s just for the weekend, you are one of the lucky ones. Seven Mile Beach is home to the most beautiful beaches and parks, delicious restaurants, and many unique stores where you will find anything and everything you need for your beach house, your closet, the perfect gift, and so much more!

Summer is finally here and with the new season comes new guests, and you probably need some new essentials for entertaining. Our area stores have everything you need to keep the party going, and so much more. Here are some things we decided you just can’t live without this summer.

Whimsical, yet complex. Buoyant, yet deep. Colorful, yet spare. The paintings of renowned American artist Craig Alan hover in the exquisite balance of these contradictions and will be on brilliant display at Ocean Galleries’ exclusive Craig Alan Exhibition over the July 4th weekend in Stone Harbor.

For the past several years, The Wetlands Institute (TWI), working with our partners at the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, have been pioneering innovative approaches to building coastal resilience using dredged sediments derived from maintenance dredging of New Jersey’s Intracoastal Waterway.

Nothing says casual chic quite like a bold blouse and the perfect white linen skirt. The Macey Top by Alicia Bell brings effortless charm with its bold pink floral print, intricate hand embroidery, and playful tassel ties.

Whether you decide to start your night out with cocktails or dinner at one of our popular local spots, you are in store for a carefree night. The Elan strapless crochet jumpsuit in the color blue suits the mood as the ultimate “throw on and go” easy boho look.

For the ideal night-out outfit, look no further than The Spot, with locations right in the hearts of Avalon and Stone Harbor. Now that the weather is warming up and golden hour is lasting longer, it’s time to elevate your summer wardrobe with pieces that balance comfort, style, and versatility.

Where were you on May 7? It’s not a date that lives in infamy, but for many this year, it was one of frustration. May 7 marked the day the REAL ID requirement went into effect if you wanted to fly or enter any federal government building. It may feel like the deadline arrived suddenly, but the REAL ID Act was actually passed into law by Congress in 2005.

If January is for resolutions, July is for reinvention.

There’s something magical about the middle of summer. The days are long, the sun is warm, and nature is in full bloom. Whether you’re reading this with sandy feet under a striped umbrella or sipping coffee on your porch at sunrise, July offers something rare in our busy lives: a natural pause. A reset.

Are you finding yourself burdened by the media these days? If so, you’re not alone. According to recent studies, 45% of Americans report feeling stressed by the news at least once a week.