The first sea turtles are arriving and the first snowbirds are departing.
It’s been a record-breaking tourist season, and most locals have long ago surrendered to the sunburned hordes and no longer try to dine out on weekends or venture anywhere near a public beach.
Even so, we’re pleased our friends in the hospitality industry are doing well. That reflects on our bottom line and we aren’t complaining.
Still … once the last car carrier is loaded and pointed north, we know it will be time to get down to the heavy lifting that happens during the off-season. So, no more lingering on the patio, it’s time to get to work.
If you are a seasonal resident, that means letting your newly elected officials know the issues that matter the most to you before you leave town.
And stay in touch with what is happening while you are away. You can do that by having a Coastal Star mailed to you at your Northern address: It costs only $20 per year and you can find a subscription form on page AT19. We hope you decide to join the more than 400 people who keep up-to-date from their Northern home.
A few things to note in the April edition:
ArtsPaper: April is the last month we publish our ArtsPaper insert before it takes a summer vacation. In May, you will find, instead, a monthly “Summer Arts” column.
Summer Camp Guide: Our annual guide is inserted in this edition to help you find activities to keep the kids and grandkids busy during the summer months. We will be updating this online as more camps set their schedules.
Tots & Teens: We have started separate calendar listings for local classes and events for families, children and teenagers. You will find this each month at the end of our regular Community Calendar.
Whether you’re leaving or staying for the summer, by all means check in with our members-only website (www.thecoastalstar.ning.com).
Please stay in touch.
We’ll be here.
Mary Kate Leming, Editor
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