Sea Isle City was once again the epicenter of all things Eagles Autism Foundation with Jason Kelce’s fourth annual Team 62 fundraiser on June 26 and 27. The two-day extravaganza began with a family-friendly event, ended in a “Beer Bowl,” and raised a staggering $865,000. And counting.

Congratulations to these 2024 high school graduates!

Obviously, times have changed from Hemingway’s days. But there was a time when the circus coming to town was met with much excitement and great anticipation. It managed to bring smiles to lots of faces.

“It was a very big deal,” reminisces Mike Monichetti, the owner of Mike’s Seafood in Sea Isle City. “We’d close early the day of the circus so that everyone who worked for us could attend.”

Dear Readers,

Can we PLEASE slow this summer down? I’d swear that we were just editing our Spring issue, and here it is August. How does that happen?

OH, BABY! DIAPER DERBY HIGHLIGHTS FESTIVAL

The Diaper Derby baby crawling contest was a highlight of Sea Isle City’s annual Sara the Turtle Festival on June 24. The competition begins with non-walking babies gathered in the center of a colorful parachute on the lawn at Excursion Park.

A lovely local lady who comforted those in mourning as a member of St. Joseph Church’s Bereavement Committee is now being widely bereaved. Surrounded by family, Sea Isle City’s Mary Haffert Anninos, 85, died serenely on March 23.

Cape May County has just received a medical-advancement injection: Cooper has come here.

As of July 1, Cape Regional Health System joined Cooper University Health Care, enlarging the footprint of high-level medical services here. The facility in Cape May Court House is now called Cooper University Hospital Cape Regional.

ugust is here and the days seem hotter while the beach days seem longer. Whether you are strolling the streets of Sea Isle or embarking on a night out with the ladies, this look from Sands is the perfect blend of comfort and style, guaranteed to keep you looking fabulous!

Please summer, slow down. We want to take our time and savor it all – the lazy days, warm ocean breezes, Jersey tomatoes, and seafood galore. Life is good now – so good, in fact, that it's the perfect time to throw one more party.

Technology signals a new age for beach-safety tips.

The Sea Isle City and Upper Township beach patrols utilize their websites by different means to accent the preaching of their top executives. Here’s a look at how they do it.

In the heart of South Jersey's lifeguard racing scene, the Brennan-McCann Masters Series Doubles Row stands as a cherished tradition. This series, which spans four races over the summer, uses a point system to crown the overall champion.

Sea Isle City owns a sizzling start.

Upper Township has several accomplishments, along with a signature midsummer charity event.

Different highlights marked the local beach patrols as midseason approached the South Jersey lifeguard racing circuit.

I don’t know about you, but to me it seems that summer is flying by this year! Must be the fact that we have had beautiful weather and so many gorgeous beach days. As August heats up, we start experiencing the “dog days of summer,” where it’s too hot to do anything but lay around.

The period from our nation’s Reconstruction following the Civil War through the 1920s has been called “the nadir of civil rights in America.” During this low point in our nation’s history, Jim Crow laws institutionalized discrimination in America’s South, while Blacks were treated like second-class citizens throughout most of the rest of the country.

As I sit down to write, it’s just before Father’s Day. I was blessed to have had a wonderful dad who taught me about life.

I’m also thankful for the great markets that seem to be hitting record highs on a regular basis.

Looking for a new eatery? Sea Isle City is introducing a handful of new restaurants and cafés for the island’s biggest foodies! From delicious smoothie bowls to fresh pastries, these new businesses have everything needed for a perfect day at the shore. Keep reading to explore the latest business buzz in and around SIC.

August is here and that means hotter days are upon us. We hand-selected every item you need during the rest of the summer to keep you looking, feeling, and emulating cool. From motor vehicles to drinkware, these items are designed for long beach days and all summer activities.

SICBP HOSTS WOMEN’S LIFEGUARD CONFERENCE

The Sea Isle City Beach Patrol hosted 64 female guards at the annual South Jersey Women’s Lifeguard Conference on June 26. The conference included attendees from 16 beach patrols along the New Jersey coast, including Atlantic City, Avalon, Brigantine, Cape May, Cape May Point, Diamond Beach, Longport, Margate, North Wildwood, Ocean City, Sea Girt, Sea Isle City, Upper Township, Ventnor, Wildwood, and Wildwood Crest.

So much is happening in Sea Isle City, and we have the scoop on the details. Get your calendar out and save these August events!