Get ready for beach season with must-have essentials from your favorite local stores – ideal for sunny skies and ocean breezes. From linen scarves and eye-catching tote bags to flag sweaters, coastal-inspired serveware, and trendy accessories, there’s something to suit every taste and occasion.

When you’re living on island time, cooking can feel like a chore, so why not follow the ocean breeze to a local favorite instead? After a day spent soaking up the sun and sea, treating yourself to a delicious meal out is the ultimate way to relax. Great food, scenic views, and no cleanup, that’s what vacation is all about!

Of the many incredible resources that this island offers, our libraries are two of the rarest gems. Not simply beautiful buildings where you can pick up a beach read (though they’re good for that, too!), the Avalon and Stone Harbor libraries provide fun, interactive, engaging, and entertaining programs for the whole family … all summer long. Read on for some of the highlights of the Summer of 2025.

Frank Vaul, Ken Biddick, and Bob Ross won’t sweat ballot-box results June 10. All are assured a place in the next Stone Harbor Council because the three candidates seek three positions in the primary elections. All will be officially confirmed for office in November.

With smooth edges and brilliant color, glass sculptures have the unique ability to freeze time, to capture color in motion, to mold power into fluidity.

The first and only job application Mr. Aldo Palmieri ever filled out is what kick-started his lifelong teaching career at Avalon Middle School. Palmieri, or “Mr. P” as he’s more commonly known, is an English and history teacher of 42 years at Avalon who announced that he will be retiring at the end of this school year.

They bark. They hang out in large flocks on short orange legs by the water in the summer heat. And when they lift and swirl as a flock, they are a spectacle that can take your breath away.

Memorial Day weekend marks more than just a three-day break – it’s the unofficial start of summer, a time to gather with friends and family, fire up the grill, and honor those who served in our nation’s military.

For this Girls Night Out look, we’re embracing the warmth of summer with a flowy, short dress, and simple gold accents from She Be Surfin’! Go from a day at the beach to a night out by throwing on the Morning Glory Corset Mini from Sky to Moon!

Whether you’re going downtown, heading to a seaside happy hour, or meeting up with friends for a night out, the right outfit makes all the difference. This season, step up your style with a relaxed yet refined look featuring standout pieces designed for comfort, versatility, and modern flair, all carried locally at Global Pursuit.

Nothing says casual chic at the beach like a flowing cami midi dress. This flattering, breezy dress from Bella Dahl made from a luxe linen blend with an eye-catching floral border, is the perfect choice for those warmer days just ahead.

If you’ve wandered the vineyards of Tuscany, sipped prosecco in the Veneto, or decanted Barolo in a candlelit cellar, you already know Italy offers far more than just wine – it offers terroir with soul.

Memorial Day weekend isn’t just the unofficial start of summer – it’s a golden opportunity to hit the reset button on your health. Whether you’ve been pushing through burnout, feeling sluggish, or simply want to use the long weekend to kick-start better habits, you can make powerful changes in just three days.

Worry. Nerves. Stress. Fear. Anxiety is everywhere right now – so prevalent that it is even the title of a song on the top 10 of the Hot 100. But as can happen with hot topics, sometimes the more we talk about it, the further we get from truly understanding it. So, what exactly is anxiety?

As I sit down to write this article, it is early May. The buzz over the last month has been about tariffs, and the question is how they will affect you. President Trump had dubbed April 2 as Liberation Day. Well, do you feel liberated?