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CELEBRATE THE HISTORY OF DELAWARE AND THE NATION IN LEWES

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I love every part of Delaware, from the culturally-rich city of Wilmington and its peaceful suburbs, to Dover where I celebrate my service in the U.S. Air Force, to our festive and relaxing beach towns that are cherished by vacationers and residents alike. But there are some days where I’m especially loving the town of Lewes, where we [...]

SPOTLIGHT ON RESORT LIVING AT THE PENINSULA

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If you visit the Communities link https://www.activeadultsdelaware.com/neighborhood/ at the Active Adults Web site you’ll see several dozen neighborhoods through Delaware offering a range of features. Some are comprised primarily of homes and perhaps a pool. Others have more amenities – with pickleball courts, club houses and walking trails [...]

GET READY TO CELEBRATE THE 4TH

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You know you’re hitting peak summer when homes and businesses are festooned with red, white and blue decorations, tables are laden with the freshest possible fruits and vegetables from our wonderful farms, and the air becomes charged with anticipation for parades and fireworks from the northern tip of our state to the beach towns in the [...]

SUMMERS ARE HEALTHY AND FLAVORFUL THANKS TO DELAWARE'S FARMERS MARKETS

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Delaware residents and restauranteurs cherish the farmers who bring us fresh vegetables, produce and dairy items all year – especially during the summer and fall when the bounty feels endless. And one benefit of living in such a small state is that you never have to drive far to find a farmers market offering fresh items that you can buy [...]

JUNE OUGHT TO BE DEEMED HOME DÉCOR MONTH AT THE BEACH

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JUNE OUGHT TO BE DEEMED HOME DÉCOR MONTH AT THE BEACH

Finding your perfect home is a wonderful feeling. Finding beautiful furnishings, art and outside plantings and fixtures can turn it into a forever source of joy. We experience this often with folks who select homes in the new and well-established communities we know so well. Many are [...]

CHECK OUT THESE INSIDER TIPS ON HOW TO HAVE THE PERFECT BEACH DAY

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CHECK OUT THESE INSIDER TIPS ON HOW TO HAVE THE PERFECT BEACH DAY

Well, it’s officially beach season! And if you’ve lived in southern Delaware for a while you know that means you’re apt to spend time with LOTS of people who love the surf and sand as much as you do. You might also have some insider knowledge about the best ways and best [...]

ENJOY ACTIVE AND FUN LEISURE TIME AT THE BEACH THIS JUNE

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ENJOY ACTIVE AND FUN LEISURE TIME AT THE BEACH THIS JUNE

A couple of weeks ago I opened the pages of the Cape Gazette’s Spring and Summer Festivals Guide https://www.capegazette.com/center/festival-season-here/289349 to spotlight some cool happenings in May. Turns out that was just the start, because June is full of fun things to do as well. Here are some [...]

NOW'S A GREAT TIME FOR PICKLEBALL NEAR THE BEACH

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Now that Spring is in full bloom and marching toward summer, it’s a great time for celebrating your garden, Delaware’s wonderful public parks, and the phenomenon that’s having a huge impact on many lives: [...]

CREATE YOUR OPTIMUM HABITAT AT HOME EXPO 2025

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This Saturday and Sunday, April 5th and 6th, you can support Sussex County Habitat for Humanity while shopping for everything you need for your own perfect home.

 

That’s the big headline for the 27th annual Home Expo https://deexpos.com/home-expos, , taking place at Cape Henlopen High School just outside downtown Lewes. Saturday hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday hours are 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Admission is [...]

CRAVING OUTDOOR ACTIVITY? HERE ARE SOME AMENITY-RICH COMMUNITIES WITH LOTS OF OPTIONS JUST OUTSIDE YOUR DOOR

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After one of the coldest winters in recent memory, we’re finally seeing the temps hitting 50-plus and early buds that will be in solid bloom by the end of this month. For a lot of us, that’s sparking the desire to get outside for long hikes, bike rides, swims, pickleball matches and other fun things to do when you’ve got an active [...]

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