Mildred’s Strathmere Restaurant, a longtime favorite of residents and visitors, was born of an Italian immigrant and seamstress named Mildred Conascenta.

And so it goes, another summer season in the books. We’ve certainly enjoyed our share of sunny, steamy days, and it’s been glorious. But I’ll say what I say every year at this time: September is simply the best.

As a surfer, my favorite time of the year is the fall. The ocean reaches its warmest temperatures of the year, and the air is still pleasant and dry. In a good season, offshore hurricanes bring swell for weeks on end.