November 19th, 2018
For many years Bethany Beach has been known as one of the quiet resorts. For many of us that have been in the area for many years and have seen it grow, there is nothing quiet anymore. It is vibrant and it is full of life. All you have to do is come visit at different times of the year to see how this small town has grown so much. People come to these beach towns because it is a way of getting out of the cities. The Delaware Beaches are so popular now, not only to vacation but to live here and establish new businesses.
The Starboard Center is located at 32892 Coastal Highway, Bethany Beach, DE 19930. There are 6 business offices located in this very centrally and accessible location. One of the offices, Suite 3, is 460 square feet. It looks pretty nice and it is ready for rent. The other office is 725 square feet and will be ready in a few weeks. CAM charges are very reasonable, plenty of parking too.
For more information, please contact Joe Maggio Realty at 302-539-5500.
What perfect way to start in a new office for the New Year.
Make that call to Joe Maggio Realty at 302-539-5500, and see for yourself.
Happy Thanksgiving.
August 30th, 2017
“I have had a good life.” john merryman, III…Those were my late husband’s, John, words a few days before he passed away on August 31, 2013. I will keep this post short as he did not want his family to dwell on his passing. He wanted us to move forward and so we have, one foot in front of the other. I always say that 10% is what happens to you and the rest 90% is how you react. It does not matter how prepared we are for a loved one’s departure eternally from our side, it is still an adjustment.
Our friends mention him a lot. He was hard to forget. A dry sense of humor, quiet, and a true gentleman. My good friends are always at my side. Tomorrow they will be there, as well. We will have dinner and remember the good times we had with him. He was a foodie when the word was not even in the dictionary.
He loved Michael and John above all else. John is 33 and Michael is turning 30 on 9/4. Getting together with friends was priceless.
 
Our friends, Annie, Cathy, and Ron he would be so thankful for all the help they have given me.
One person that he would have enjoyed immensely would have been our granddaughter, Sophia. She is something else.
“Life isn’t about waiting for the storm to pass. It’s about learning how to dance in the rain….” So, life continues, as it should, one step at a time.
Note: Close to my heart is the research currently under way at Temple Health for Pulmonary Hypertension. If you have someone in need of help please contact Dr. Anjali Vaidya, MD, FACC, FASE, FACP, Advanced Heart Failure and Cardiac Transplant 215-707-7636 or write anjali.vaidya@tuhs.temple.edu. If you would like to contribute, please contact Katie Beddis, Senior Director of Development, Medical Education and Research Building. 215-707-9459, or write Kbeddis@temple.edu. Ask for information and mention my name, Gloria Merryman.
April 14th, 2015
I never miss an opportunity to see real estate. I guess that went with the territory for many years…my late husband, John, was a Broker and owner of his own real estate company in Bethany Beach. So, when my neighbor, Chris, asked me to go check Sawgrass North I jumped in her car ready to go. Sawgrass North is located at 35546 Betsy Ross Blvd., on Old Landing Rd. in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware.
Sawgrass North is a Schell Brothers community. It is private, gated, and just by Rehoboth Bay. It has a clubhouse, pool, fitness, tennis and basketball courts. And….lawn maintenance is included.
Meet Adam Pettengell….He is the Community Sales Manager at Sawgrass North. Cel. 302-228-2719. Website? http://www.schellbrothers.com Email: adam@schellbrothers.com. His personality comes through as friendly, knowledgeable about real estate and what he is selling…and most of all a good sense of humor. Even though I could have taken his photo on site, I decided to use the portrait of Adam in the Master Bedroom. With that kind of personality, he can sell anything.
 
This 3,300 sq.ft. model home was already sold, completely decorated. Schell Brothers has an in-house designer.
The Tour…
The house has beautiful colors. The people that are moving to Sawgrass North are those that are completely new to the Delaware Beaches, and also those that are downsizing…so tired of the up-keep of a much larger home. They want more time to play and less time to spend working on the home.
If you do want to do some business from home, this area is perfect!!
The Kitchen is very open and conducive to entertainment.
The Living Room is spacious. Two views; from the first floor and from the loft area on the second floor.
Master Bedroom, First Floor.
 
If you would like to dine indoors…love the table and the finished look. Otherwise, outdoors on a beautiful day is the way to go. Outdoor entertainment!!
 
Upstairs, there are 3 bedrooms and 2 baths. They are beautifully decorated, reminding us that we are at the beach and fresh colors set the moods.
Bathrooms are comfortable and laundry room has everything needed.
   
Stop by and say hello to Adam….he really is so nice!!
August 31st, 2014
The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched. They must be felt with the heart. helen keller
My post starts tonight with those words because as many of you know, my husband, John Merryman, III passed away August 31, 2013. I remember saying…1 month…2 months, then, 6 months….and now it has been 12 months.
It is very hard for me to talk about John in the past when he is so much in our present. John would be happy of the things that we, as a family, have accomplished. I will leave it at that, since it is more private.
I have so many photos of John. He did not like his picture taken, but now that over the years I have done so, I am so happy. Some of them are pretty funny, and he would just shake his head if I put them here.
He, actually, did not want us to dwell on his passing. We miss him, so we do.
A few weeks ago, I came full circle. Mr. Ernest C. Raskauskas was in Bethany Beach, Delaware. Mr. Raskauskas hired John as a realtor back in 1977. John came to interview at the beach and the rest is history. John learned so much from this man….contract writing and real estate in general. Mr. Raskauskas was a trial lawyer in Washington, D.C. He is a philantropist, who has given his time, funds, and full heart to those causes that are dearest to him.
Back in the day his real estate company was called East Coast Resorts. They developed Bethany West, Bayberry Woods, and The Villas of Bethany West, among others developments. Many of the real estate companies started in Bethany at the time, were started by realtors that had worked for Mr. Raskauskas, including Tidewater Realty, which my husband started in 1988.
I saw Mr. Raskauskas on his visit to the beach and I asked him how he was and he answered “I am still here”. He is witty, so intelligent and the patriarch of a family of 9 children. Mrs. Raskauskas was the ultimate matriarch, as well.
John and I became part of their family. They treated us like their children.
I wanted to get together with him. His daughter, Annie, was John’s best friend, along with Jay. So I asked her if I could come to see him at her house. I brought food, and we celebrated John’s life. Our life, in Bethany started with him. It was so nice to visit and have dinner with him and remember “the good old days”.
Thanks to Mr. Raskauskas who picked the reading for the evening. Psalm 23 (King James Version)….The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want….
Just a few of us there….our friend, Carol, as well. She had known John for so many years too.
 Carol, Annie, Mr. R. Today, John, Michael, and I celebrated John’s life with our own ceremony….and then just like John would have wanted us to do we went to eat at the diner in downtown Bethany.
John’s prize possesion was his family….he loved Michael and John. He showed them how to ski, hunt, fish, play golf, baseball, and throw the lax ball. The three of them had a ball when skiing.
Now it is just the two of them….with me at their sides.
Putting one foot in front of the other, taking it easy and handling things just like John would have wanted us to do have made the path easier. So, until next time…..I can hear John saying…enough is enough, pleeeeease!! Talk to you later.
May 24th, 2014
Prior to the early 50’s, it took some time to get to Bethany Beach. There was no railroad connection. Until 1920, visitors to this coastal town would have to take a steamer…the Atlantic, across Rehoboth Bay to Ocean View and then travel by horsedrawn carriage to Bethany.
On Friday, I could not find parking in Bethany. That’s the norm during the summer months. All the construction work on the streets was finished…amazing job.
Bethany is considered to be a quiet resort, and during the winter months, it actually is…but Summer 2014 is here….some came in bikes too!!
One the Bethany Beach’s trolleys was waiting. At only $.25 per ride, it is the best deal in town. For the schedule and more info., please visit http://www.townofbethanybeach.com.
All is in place for a great season ahead:
The beach looked so inviting…..I heard this little boy said: “I am so ready, I am going in the ocean.” Maybe the water is not warm enough yet…soon, though.
Already visitors were occupying the Boardwalk’s benches….great place to people watch.
The center of Downtown Bethany Beach is the Bandstand. Entertainment schedule can be found on the above mentioned website.
Then, I stopped for a moment…..it was the smells, French fries, and salt air. Love living at the beach!
May 22nd, 2014
A sense of community, small town atmosphere, a family destination….the ocean, tax free shopping, and plenty of dining…..that’s Bethany Beach, Delaware.
 
A big shout to Ann (Annie) Raskauskas, who never stops. She is the founder of the Annual 5K Fun Run & 3K Walk. This event happens the second week-end in May every year. Once again plenty of runners and walkers came to Bethany Beach to help with a good cause.
Annie welcomed everyone…the teams, which were so funny, trying to out do each other. The theme for 2014 was “Take A Swing Against Breast Cancer”.
Carol got everyone to stretch before the run on the Boardwalk, and presented this young winner with her prize.
This is a feel good event. So many supporters; everyone knows someone with breast cancer. This year’s beneficiaries were: Vance Kane Memorial Fund, supporting Beebe’s Breast Health Center, 302-644-2900. And, Little Pink Houses of Hope, providing week long beach retreats for breast cancer families. This year’s retreat is coming up the first week in June. Their website is http://www.littlepinkhousesofhope.org.
My late husband, John, was a big supporter of the Bethany Beach Breast Cancer. A banner thanking us, his family, was much appreciated.
Even though this event is already over, the work begins immediately for 2015. If you are interested in donating or knowing more about Bethany Beach Breast Cancer, please visit http://www.bethanybeachbreastcancer.com.
So, pencil it on your calendar….Second week-end in May. Already the theme for next year is settled. Talk to you later.
May 4th, 2014
It does not matter if it rains or shine, this annual event will go on as scheduled for Saturday, May 10th.
Please note that pre-registration is available online until May 8th and costs $25 for adults and $15 for children 10 and under. FREE t-shirts are guaranteed for those that pre-register. You can also register on the day of the event when sign-up and check-in begins at 7:00 a.m.
Location? The Bethany Beach Bandstand, which is the life of this Quiet Resort.
To register online, please visit http://www.bethanybeachbreastcancer.com. Questions? Please contact Ann at 302-537-9700.
This year’s event theme: Take a Swing Against Breast Cancer. It is all about the cause, so just come and participate…4-legged friends can be included, as well. Remember that they have to be on a leash.
Looking forward for one of the best years ever for this Fun Run/Walk….Bethany Beach is the perfect spot for fund-raising. The town is somewhat quiet now, but on Saturday, May 10th, Bethany will be running, walking and celebrating.
Take a Swing Against Breast Cancer, 5K Fun Run/3K Walk will benefit this year, Beebe Healthcare Beebe Medical Foundation, Vance Kane Memorial Fund, and Little Pink Houses of Hope.
Prizes will be awarded for most spirited outfits. Dress in your best baseball gear…team, individual, strollers, wheelchairs, dogs!!!
Almost everyone of us has been touched in some way by breast cancer…..a Mother, a Friend, a Sister…
On Friday, May 9th Packet Pick Up at Bethany Area Realty located at 778 Garfield Parkway (Rt. 26) in Bethany Beach.
Saturday, May 10th:
Same Day registration from 7 a.m. until 8:30 a.m.
Stretching at 8:45 a.m.
Announcements at 8:50 a.m.
Race Starts at 9:00 a.m.
At the completion of the race/walk a post event celebration will take place where Baseball/Ballpark style snacks will be provided along with great tunes by DJ Seaside Jimmy.
Have a great time!!
April 6th, 2014
I have been to my friend’s townhouse so many times. And, she is selling it through Ann Alexander & Associates. Tel. 561-573-7168. Website? http://www.annalexanderfl.com.
When my friends, Cindi, and Madelon and I stopped last week to say hello and have a bite to eat, I decided that even though she has a realtor, word of mouth through social media has proven that it does get the message through. We are all so connected in many ways….at times too many. Nevertheless, if you are looking in South Florida, you might want to check this property out.
Anita’s condo is at 210 Captains #716. The community provides, boating, tennis, swimming pools, yacht club, exercise facility and 24 hr. guard service. The selling price does not include all these facilities, though. The listing price is $376,000. The condo has 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, and one half bath on the first floor. It is 1,749 square feet. There are also stairs to have in mind.
Captain’s Walk is very well maintained. We arrived and parked in the guests parking spaces.
Her entry is quaint and we were so glad to see plants thriving in the Florida sunshine. After the winter we have had up north seeing color was so welcoming.
 
Her condo is bright and with plenty of cross ventilation. To the right the half bath, followed by the kitchen.
 
The bright kitchen has a pass through to the spacious dining/living area.
Other angles from the living/dining area.
The sliding doors lead to a 14 x 8 screened porch, providing ample views of the C-15 Canal.
Upstairs there are 2 bedrooms and 2 baths.
Master
Second Bedroom
It is an easy condo to maneuver. Going back downstairs to the main living area.
Please note that there are 2 HOA’s that are paid…Captains Walk and Pelican Harbor. One for $270 and one for $276.00.
If you are interested, please call Ann Alexander & Associates to the tel. number above given and make an appt. to tour Anita’s Place.
Have a great day!
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