If Memorial Day weekend was any indication, Sea Isle City is looking at a banner summer. There’s truly something for everyone here, which was evident by the fact that so many people – of every generation – could be seen enjoying all we have to offer as this year’s summer season got underway.
As I have stated time and again, keeping Sea Isle safe and clean is a top priority for the City’s Administration – and that will always be the case. In addition to responding to any emergency call, our police and other first responders are some of the best ambassadors for Sea Isle City! When you see them out and about on the promenade, beach or anywhere in our community, please feel comfortable asking them any questions you may have. Whether you are here year-round, during the summer months or just for the day, we want you to feel at home.
And speaking of ambassadors, the Sea Isle City Beach Patrol is another local organization that continually represents our community with honor and integrity. Our lifeguards are literally there for us every day during the summer season, and their number one goal is to keep our beaches safe. With that in mind, this year the SICBP has created a new system to alert beach-goers of daily surf conditions. This summer, look for brightly-colored flags mounted to each lifeguard stand that will let you know what to expect when you enter the ocean. Green flags indicate “Low Hazard” (Calm Conditions, Exercise Caution); Yellow flags mean “Medium Hazard” (Moderate Surf and/or Currents); and Red flags will be flying when there is a “High Hazard” (High Surf and/or Strong Currents). Just like all other City employees, our lifeguards are here to serve – so don’t hesitate to speak with them if you have any questions or concerns. You can also visit the Beach Patrol’s website, www.sicbp.com, to learn more about Sea Isle’s beaches and beach regulations.
Looking ahead, Skimmer Festival Weekend will be here before we know it – so mark your calendars now and plan to be in Sea Isle on June 17 & 18 during Fathers Day Weekend. Skimmer Weekend will feature a giant vendors market along the Promenade, a fantastic food court, free amusement rides at Excursion Park and other free family entertainment on Saturday, and free guided historical trolley tours, live music and an antique auto show on Sunday. For more details about the many activities taking place during Skimmer Festival Weekend, go to www.VISITSICNJ.com or contact Isle’s Division of Tourism at 609-263-8687.
I have two “Shout-Outs” this week. The first goes to Liz Pane, who was recently named the Sea Isle City Italian-American Club Women’s Auxiliary’s “2017 Person of the Year” due to her tremendous devotion to our community. The second goes to all of our local students who are graduating this spring. –Congratulations to you all!
Smile…You’re in Sea Isle!
Mayor Leonard C. Desiderio
