A day at the beach can be the perfect summer escape with sunshine, salty air, and the soothing rhythm of the waves. But before you roll out your towel and dive into the water, it’s important to remember that the beach can pose real risks if you’re not prepared.

While most people her age are long retired, one inspiring Sea Isle City resident who goes by Trudy is spending her summer days perched on a street corner by the sand, greeting beachgoers with a smile. Turning 92 this February, she still works four days a week because, as she puts it, “Why sit on the sofa when I can sit here?”

There really is nothing like a Jersey tomato, and August is certainly garden tomato time here on the island. After a couple months of tending and waiting, the bounty this year is impressive, so I think a fun happy hour that puts tomatoes front and center is in order.

Innovation and tradition share the South Jersey Lifeguard racing circuit spotlight.

Women form the innovation, with female events now scattered throughout most racing programs each weekend.

In what has become one of Sea Isle City’s most anticipated summer traditions, Eagles great Jason Kelce held his Shore Birds fundraiser on June 25 and 26 to raise money for the Eagles Autism Foundation. And this year, he shattered records doing it.

A Sea Isle City tradition! Join this competitive 10-mile race consisting of 2.5 miles on the Promenade and the remainder on the beach. High-quality, heavyweight print T-shirts will be given to the first 1,000 online registrants. The awards ceremony will be held at the beach patrol headquarters at 7:45pm.

In early July, the Sea Isle City EMS team received three sensory kits for their ambulances from Shore Medical Center. The kits are intended to assist patients who are neurodivergent and have different sensory needs.

For the first time in history, three women are the commodores at the same time at the yacht clubs in Avalon, Stone Harbor, and Sea Isle City.

August is here and with it comes the hot summer sun and finding ways to keep cool. Hopefully you are lucky enough to spend your days sitting by the ocean or floating in the bay. We searched the best area stores to come up with great ways to keep cool!