The blessing, and the asset, have a long shelf life.

Steele is an embedded fixture of this resort, a 50-year member of a beach patrol that is 101 years old. He is by far its longest-running leader, at 35 years, and has spanned more eras than practically anyone on the South Jersey beaches.

The Monichetti family, a close-knit famiglia with history deeply woven into the fabric of Sea Isle City, recently lost one of their own. Gerry Deery died at age 33.

It’s been 50 years since Carmen’s Restaurant on 43rd Street in Sea Isle City opened its dockside dining room, and for owners Carmen and Ruthy Conti, this golden anniversary represents a celebration of good friends, faithful customers, and strong family ties.

We are in the dog days of summer which means it is hot, hot, hot and you probably can’t wait to get into the ocean. Unfortunately, there have been a lot of lifeguard rescues on our beaches so we thought it was a great time to remind everyone of the hidden (and not so hidden) dangers that are out there.

Sustainability focuses on meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their needs. Environmental sustainability is one of the three pillars of sustainability along with economic and social sustainability.

Believe it or not, there was a time when there were more than 15 service stations from Strathmere to Stone Harbor. Not gas-only facilities, but full-service stations. Today, only one remains.

An unusual natural phenomenon occurred in Townsends Inlet before the Fourth of July weekend when erosion to part of the beach at 94th Street appeared to be crumbling into the ocean. A social media video surfaced on the Facebook group SIC Chatter and was seen on several media outlets throughout the area.

She was a model, she was an actress, she was a phenomenon, she was a sex symbol.

And her controversial 1962 death at age 36 assured that she would, in the eyes of the world trained on her, remain THE blonde bombshell forever.

Owners Michael Roberts, Ralph Pasceri and Patrick Pasceri are excited about the launch of their new outdoor dining space, Paddy’s Green at O’Donnell’s Pour House. The restaurant, located just north of O’Donnell’s Pour House, opened July 11.

When the August sun starts getting to you, you will need to find some creative ways to help cool off. Fortunately, we did that for you. We searched the island’s best stores for all of this month’s must-have items. The best part is that stores are open, so you are able to stop in and take care of your list. Happy shopping!

We have reached the last month of summer, and this year more than ever I keep thinking, “Summer, please don’t go!” Hopefully, you have had a chance to tackle some of the great titles on your summer reading list. If you haven’t, that’s OK – August is the perfect month to sit back and lose yourself in a good book. That’s because it’s usually too hot to do anything else! If you need any help cooling down, these thrillers are sure to give you the chills.

Summer always seems to fly by, especially when you are having fun! Make sure you take time to relax before the school year starts up again and you are busier than ever. When it’s too hot to run around outside, consider picking up a good book and reading in the shade. If you don’t already have a summer reading list from school to tackle, here are some suggestions I think you will enjoy!

Here’s The Dish is a regular feature in the Sea Isle Times when we take you into the kitchens of some of the best restaurants in Sea Isle City and Strathmere.

Getting friends together for an impromptu gathering is what summer is all about, but it doesn’t mean you need to prepare an entire dinner party. Sometimes simple is better, and I can’t think of a better reason to gather outside on a warm August evening than to celebrate summer’s favorite treat, ice cream.

I’m so excited to finally be typing these words: It’s time to get ready to have a night out! After three long months of hanging at home, I can imagine everyone is totally ready and super excited to hit the town again. All of the businesses in Sea Isle are open and ready for customers, even if it means staying outside for a little while still. Coastal Palms Boutique is packed with new items for you to shop.

Dan McCann and Katelyn MacCready of Haddonfield were married Oct. 25. Dan, a board member of the Sea Isle City Chamber of Commerce and Revitalization, is the son of Joseph and Dr. Annamarie Young McCann of Sea Isle City.

I’m writing this over the Fourth of July holiday weekend. It seems like the world is still in chaos. The novel Coronavirus is spiking again, most sharply in our Southern states.

It’s August, and if you have rented for the summer, you start thinking about how much of your security deposit you are going to get back.