Seasonably cold February weather did not deter the summer-like crowd of people who participated in the 26th Annual Polar Bear Plunge over Presidents Day weekend.

Oh, baby, that was special!

Amid spring’s annual beach cleanup, city projects and summer preparedness, some Sea Isle City residents are still talking about a winter story for the ages: The day Baby Luciana stole the show.

At some point in your day, stop for a moment. If you can, open a window or step outside. Do you feel it? There’s a change in the air. It carries the breath of spring and the promise of warm, sunny days, evening light, and renewal.

Nick Arcidiacono skipped the dip when his buddies took the 26th annual Polar Bear Plunge this past Valentine’s Day weekend. “I had bigger things on my mind,” he says.

Nothing is needed more right now than the warm weather, and a day spent on the bay with friends. The Yacht Club of Sea Isle City started a tradition of sailing with friends and family in 1940.

The 1st Bank of Sea Isle City donated $10,000 to the Sea Isle City Volunteer Fire Department in January for the purchase of new safety equipment for each firefighter.

Please note that the spring edition of the Sea Isle Times was sent to print on Tuesday, March 24. In the ever-changing times of COVID-19 and as we are sure our readers are aware, there have been multiple schedule changes and cancellations through the past month. These events are listed as of print date and are subject to change. Please review our digital edition at seaisletimes.com for the most updated calendar of events and announcements.

The Women’s Civic Club of Sea Isle City presented checks to representatives of three local charities: Family Promise of North Cape May ($500), Sea Isle United Methodist Church Food Pantry ($400), and The Crooked Tail Thrift Shop, which supports S.O.S. Sea Isle City Cats, Inc. ($100).

Welcome back! Thankfully, summer is in sight. And with the spring that we’ve all been through, it can’t get here soon enough.

As I write this on March 7, the world is in a panic over the coronavirus. I always try to look at the bright side of things, but sometimes it’s difficult when the majority of the world seems to be panicking.