July 22nd, 2012
This is so interesting…Did you know that prior to the 1950s, no railroad came to Bethany Beach? You would have to travel by train to Baltimore, Maryland, spend the night there, then, travel by boat across the Chesapeake Bay to the Delmarva Peninsula and by train across the peninsula to Rehoboth Beach. Still, you had to board a steamer, prior to 1910, called Atlantic, across Rehoboth Bay and Indian River Bay to Ocean View, then, on horse drawn carriage to Bethany Beach.
On July 1910, the Loop Canal was completed in Bethany Beach, therefore, you could take the motorboat Allie May. In 1912 the Helen Marie II replaced Allie May, to dock at the town itself. Exhausting to say the least!!
Bethany Beach is still considered a Quiet Resort. The town gets so packed in the summer and then, a well deserved rest through the winter. The Second Season brings a lot of visitors; it is one of the best times of the year.
The best way to travel through Bethany Beach is by taking the Trolley. It is the best deal in town. Can you believe that it is still $.25 each way? The driver does not make change so make sure you have quarters. It is in service through mid September from 9:30 a.m. until 10:00 p.m. Last pick up at Atlantic & Garfield is at 9:45 p.m.
You can flag down the Trolley along the routes for pick up and discharge except on Rt. 26 & Rt. 1. For more info., please visit http://www.townofbethanybeach.com, then click on Services and scroll down to Trolley.
Life in our small coastal towns revolves, in the summer, around the Boardwalk and the Bandstand. The Bethany Beach Boardwalk, along with the Rehoboth Beach Boardwalk were named in the top Boardwalks of the United States.
Performances at The Bandstand: Shows begin at 7:30 p.m. unless noted. Hot line is 302-539-5484
Sunday, 7/22 – Dialtones – Rock n’ Roll from 7 p.m. until 9 p.m. Check http://www.thefabulousdialtones.com
Monday, 7/23 – Movie at 8:30 p.m., Zookeeper. It is rated PG.
Friday, 7/27 – U.S. Navy Cruisers – This is the premier U.S. Navy’s contemporary entertainment ensemble. The name comes from the Navy’s versatile, flexible, multi-missioned ship, The Cruiser. Genres of music range from jazz and standards, rhythm and blues, classic rock, adult contemporary, and original material.
Saturday, 7/28 – City of Fairfax Band – This band is from Northern Virginia and the Washington, D.C. area. The musicians come from varying musical backgrounds. Performers are from all walks of life; they share the love of music.
Sunday, 7/29 – Sir Rod – Rod Stewart Tribute. Tommy Edward as Sir Rod Stewart. Check http://www.tommyedward.com.
All that Boardwalk Grub, which is what we all love during the summer months, can cause havoc on your exercise routines. Don’t worry because Bethany Beach has summer exercise classes right on the beach and the Bandstand.
Bethany Beach Yoga at Sunrise from 6 to 7 a.m. until September 16th. No class on Thursdays. Instructors: Georgette Rhoads and Pat Wood. There is a drop in fee. Tel. 302-448-0563. More info? http://www.bethanybeachyoga.org.
Tai Chi on The Bandstand from 7:15 to 8:15 a.m. until Labor Day. Classes on Sunday, Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Instructor: Jim Mace. There is a drop in fee. Tel. 302-363-4509. E-mail mace12@juno.com.
Power Yoga on the Beach from 7 to 8 a.m. on Sunday, Tuesday, Thursday. Location? Garfield Beach (by the Bandstand) Drop in fee. Instructor: Natalie Griffin. Tel. 860-617-1933.
Wednesday, 7/25 and Thursday, 7/26, is the 21st Annual Beach and Bay Cottage Tour. Tickets are $30 and are available online, at the Bethany-Fenwick Chamber of Commerce in Fenwick, at the South Coastal Library in Bethany Beach. Tel 302-537-5828. The Cottage tour benefits The Friends of the South Coastal Library, which was founded in 1988 to provide support for the services and resources of the Library. Please check the website for more info. and to see the Cottages that will be on the tour. http://www.beachandbaycottagetour.com
Note: Every Sunday, from 8 a.m. until Noon the Bethany Beach Farmers’ Market can be found at the PNC Parking lot, right in town. Only on Sundays and until Sept. 5th.
Have fun in Bethany!! Talk to you later….
July 3rd, 2012
I lived in the town of Bethany Beach for so many years. The parade was so much fun. Years ago candy was thrown and kids would go crazy for it. Children in bikes, probably just decorated with ribbons here an there. It really was great and I am so glad the tradition continues.
Important Notice: No Trolley Service on the 4th of July in Bethany Beach from 9:30 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. The Service will resume at 3:00 p.m.
The town of Bethany Beach is honoring, this year, the formation of the Delaware Militia in the Revolutionary War. The present Delaware National Guard evolved from the Militia, and their 287th Army Band of the Delaware Army National Guard continues the proud tradition of “Liberty and Independence of the Delaware Regiment”. They will be marching at the head of this year’s parade.
The Grand Marshal is Major General Frank Vavalla, Adjunct General of the Delaware National Guard.
Noon – Parade will start immediately following Ms. Carter singing the “Star Spangled Banner” at the reviewing stand.
2:00 p.m. – The 24th Annual Horseshoe Throwing Contest will start right after the parade. It will be located at the south west corner of the Christian Church Grounds. Two categories: Professional and Amateur.
2:00 p.m. – The 3rd Annual Blueberry Pie Eating Contest will also be going at the same time as the Horseshoe Throwing Contest. Location? Adjacent to the Christian Church Building. Children and adults, ages 5-80 are invited to participate.
7:15 p.m. – Award Ceremony at the Band Stand.
7:30 p.m. – The Milford Community Band will present a concert at the Band Stand.
Dusk – Fireworks!! Plan accordingly; traffic will be heavy; parking will be a challenge.
Note: The T-Shirt depicting the parade theme will be available for sale July 4th, in the morning, at the Christian Church Grounds.
Have a Great 4th of July!!
February 18th, 2012
The week-ends have been bringing visitors to the beaches throughout the winter. When a holiday week-end comes around, it feels like summer. I remember when the beaches were practically dead from Labor Day until Memorial Week-End. It has not been like that for many years; the Delaware Beaches are a year-round resort!!
I love the Second Season at the Beach. It is a more relaxing time. No parking meters, restaurants and shops are open and the whole area kicks back. We, the residents, enjoy the beautiful scenery and life at the beach at that most beautiful time of the year.
Bethany Beach is considered to be a quiet resort; perfect for families. I know it well. I lived there for so many years. I raised my children there.
One of the real estate offices that has been part of the Bethany Beach community is Tidewater Realty. It is located at 32892 Coastal Highway (Starboard Center, Rt. 1), Bethany Beach, DE 19930. Tel. 302-539-7500. Website? www.tidewaterrealty.com.
The Broker of Record is John Merryman, III. He has been in real estate for 35 years. In 1988 he opened Tidewater Realty. He is a total professional, who knows the community so well. His office handles sales and rentals. Tidewater Realty sells the Delaware Beaches with a specialty on North Bethany.
Tidewater Realty advertises on this website. The website is right there on the upper right hand side. Click on it to access their site.
It is true when I stated that it has been a long winter for sellers and that spring and summer will have great bargains. Delaware also has low property taxes and tax free shopping.
Houses for Sale range from $299K to $7 Mil. You know how it is, the closer to the water the higher the prices will be. Still, there are very good bargains available with plenty of reductions. Check www.tidewaterrealty.com where you will find out what’s on the market, and what the company is all about.
Summer rentals – So much to choose from, as well. Townhouses, condos, single family homes, ocean front, ocean block, or close to town. That’s your choice. If you are thinking about coming to Bethany Beach this summer, please remember that the sooner you book your summer rental, the better it will be. There are still prime weeks available.
Stop by the office, or call them up. They’ll be glad to answer all your questions.
Have a great day!!
 Best way to get around Bethany Beach!!
January 18th, 2012
New Year & New Expectations; that’s what this post should be called. The Delaware Beaches are becoming more popular every year. The attraction of low property taxes, along with the amenities make the beaches a year-round playground. Tax free shopping, mild winters, beautiful scenery…the towns have been crowded during the week-ends. This is our Second Season and a few quieter months is the perfect time, for us that live here year-round, to truly embrace the beaches.
With that in mind, I want to mention some of my Delaware advertisers, who have been in the area for so many years. I can recommend them all fully because I use them.
Tidewater Realty is located at 32892 Coastal Highway (Rt. 1) at the Starboard Center in Bethany Beach. Tel. 302-539-7500 or toll free 800-888-7501. This is a boutique size real estate company catering to North Bethany and Bethany Beach customers. Website? http://www.tidewaterrealty.com. Tidewater has been a sales leader in the community for 30 years. Personal attention, a friendly staff, rentals and sales. A tip for you is to visit the website and wether your interest is sales or rentals, the website will give you an idea of who they are and what is available. Make your summer rentals choices early; you know how it is….if we have a forecast for a hot summer the prime weeks will go quickly.
Coastal Chem-Dry, is at the forefront of the carpet and upholstery cleaning industry. A green certified company using innovative equipment and powerful cleaning solutions. You can call for a free estimate at 302-645-2800 in Sussex County or 302-234-0200 in New Castle County. Website? www.chem-dry.net/coastal.de. Take advantage of the specials that are now on-going. Visit their website www.chem-dry.net/coastal.de/specials to find out what they are offering.
Please note that once your carpet or upholstery is cleaned by Coastal Chem-Dry, it only takes a couple of hours to dry; not days. And, if you have pets, this is the company to use.
VacationRentals.com is a national rental company. Part of the family of Home Away. I was surprised when last year they contacted me. The properties that are being advertised on my website are in Rehoboth Beach. Check http://www.vacationrentals.com/vacation-rentals/rehoboth-beach-delaware.html. You can also click directly on their website, on the link available on the bottom left hand side of this blog. Events and activities are always happening in Rehoboth. The company has townhouses, single family, and condos all great for taking time off at the beach with a group of friends.
Miken Builders is located at 32782 Cedar Drive, Millville, DE 19967. Tels. Office 302-537-4444, cell 302-381-0773. Website? www.mikenbuilders.com. Mike Cummings is the company’s Founder and CEO. This is a commercial and residential construction company well respected in the community. I have known Mike for many years and no job is too small or too big for him. Find out for yourself and give his company a call. His staff is amazing.
BetterLiving Patio & Sunrooms of Delmarva is under the umbrella of Miken Builders, but a complete different company even though they share the same address. Tel. 302-251-0000. Website? www.betterlivingdelmarva.com. The company is the exclusive provider of BetterLiving 3-season year-round sunrooms and awnings.
Doggies at the Beach – I have said it so many times and here it goes again. You can leave your dog at this cage free, temperature controlled facility, 24 hour supervision with total confidence. Jim and his staff are wonderful and animal lovers. Doggies at the Beach is located on Rt. 24 at 18806 John J. Williams Highway. Tel. 302-644-8200. Website? www.doggiesatthebeach.com. They offer grooming for dogs and cats, training for different levels of your dog’s life, web cams so that you can check you pooch while away and in case you would like a drawing of your pet; DJ who is in charge of the pooches at night can draw your pet. For more info. call the office and talk to Jim. Here are a few of his drawings.
  
Note: The above mentioned companies can be accessed directly from my website. Just click on their site and you will be directed immediately to all the information they have available.
And…..if you decided you would like to advertise on AboutMyBeaches, then $500/year will get you a banner on my website with personal attention, of course.
Have a good one!!
July 28th, 2011
and points in between. Yes, sometimes I might be on my way somewhere and the opportunity calls to check out a food truck, a tapas bar, a new beach, or a new museum. That’s why it is so much fun about writting a website in a blog style. It is a diary, yours alone.
AboutMyBeaches has made realized that I want to know and experience more. I remember when my webmaster, Ed Timmons from 4C, Inc., http://www.4cinc.com, mentioned I should write a blog instead of the standard website. I guess he figured I was talking his ear off so I was a good candidate for bla, bla, bla. He just did not know how much I could talk.
Then, I started blogging, only a few readers here or there. People that are connected on the internet suddenly started to find me. I think my posts are honest and from my heart. I have posted so far 728 posts, and now I am getting over 14,000 hits per month. Who would have thought?
And, you know what? I want more. Granted, some posts are more interesting than others; so its life itself. Remember that it is a diary.
Pictures….I decided to incorporate them because people are so visual. Looking at a picture entices you to read. Well, I should hope so, even though I do have some friends that say they have read the posts but maybe they just looked at the pictures. I know who they are, right? Shelley, Debbie at times. Not Missy or Richard, though. My fault, I test them.
My friends and my family have put up going out to dinner with me. My first statement as we sit down at a table is “don’t touch the food until I take a picture” and “can we all order something different?” I am surprised they even still want to go out with me.
It is so funny because I get e-mails or suggestions on places to go and check out. I welcome them; we all have different likes and dislikes and I am an inquisitive person.
The coastals towns that, I, predominantly promote, I love. There is something about living by the ocean. I know I am lucky. The Delaware Beaches have been home for many years and so good to my family. Giving them a push is not a brainer.
I do offer advertising on my website. It is $500/ per year. I offer personal care. No clicks here or there. You are there to stay on my site. Thanks to the following advertisers.
Tidewater Realty – http://www.tidewaterrealty.com. Delaware is Small Wonder. The beaches are so great. It has grown so much since I first arrived. Tax free, low property taxes and mild winters are an attraction.
Tauriello & Com – http://www.tauriello.com. I have used this company in Delray Beach. That Village by the Sea has amazing unobstructed beaches, restaurants, shopping and I do have a place there. Sometimes I hate to pass the word around because I want it all to myself.
Beach House Management – http://www.mybeachhouses.com. Michael knows I cannot live without him. He has been there to take care of my property, among other things, from day one. Your home is your castle and he is professional and knowledgeable.
Anita Jennings Designs – http://www.anitajennings.com. I know her personally. She is an interior designer based in Delray Beach. She is so easy to work with and very reasonable.
Coastal Chem-Dry – http://www.chem-dry.net/coastal.de. Green carpet and upholstery cleaning. We all needed at times. It is family owned and operated. Angie is the man!!
Doggies at the Beach – http://www.doggiesatthebeach.com. The home away from home for my Addy. She is my rescue. Jim and his staff love their customers. Cage free with 24 hour human supervision. Very involved in the community, as well.
Vacation Rentals – http://www.vacationrentals.com/vacation-rentals/rehoboth-beach-delaware.html. This is a national company; part of the family of HomeAway. The properties you will find in this particular site are for Rehoboth Beach. Rental properties for all seasons.
I thank them all. If you are interested, please contact me.
I have posts to write. A few still left from my 24 hours in Baltimore, Maryland. Events going on at the Rehoboth Museum, a must if you are visiting Rehoboth Beach. On the Rocks is, believe it or not, inside the terminal for the Cape May-Lewes Ferry. Amazing views; casual, a beer or a hamburger, fries. I want to check the tailor in Rehoboth….got to go..have a great day!!
June 28th, 2010
Just the other day I wrote a post about Bethany Beach and what was going on this coming week. I would like to let you know, at this time, that a building lot auction will be taking place, at 313 Parkwood St., at 11:00 a.m., on Saturday, on site, rain or shine.
I know Bethany because for 19 years I lived in this community. It was the best place to bring up my children. It is a family town. Garfield Parkway is lined up with restaurants, shops, and flowers and at the end is the Boardwalk and the beach.
On Saturday, July 3rd, there will be an auction in this town. The Bethany Beach Building Lot is on 313 Parkwood Street. It is 40′ x 125′; located on a dead end street. It is also 2 1/2 blocks from the beach, across Rt. 1, and 3 blocks from the center of Town.
Worthy of notice is that this lot is not in a flood zone and that all City services are available.
The auction will be handled by Richard L. Bryan. The sale is in conjuction with Tidewater Realty, located in Bethany Beach. The seller is a Licensed Delaware Real Estate Broker.
Terms and Conditions:
10% Deposit required at time of sale. Balance in full in 30 days. Sale is subject to immediate owner confirmation.
For further information, please contact Mr. John Merryman at Tidewater Realty, telephones 302-245-5900 or 302-539-7500, and Mr. Richard Bryan, at 302-645-4800.
Mr. Richard L. Bryan has been a realtor since 1982. He is a Licensed Delaware Real Estate Broker. He attended Nashville Auction School.
Good luck and talk to you later….as usual….
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