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E-NEWSLETTER
From the City of Sea Isle City
August 21, 2025
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Occasionally, we encounter some people without giving them a second thought – or recognizing their importance. This occurrence likely happens every day during the summer season, when thousands of folks enjoy Sea Isle City’s shoreline while our lifeguards wait patiently at the water’s edge to offer help. Sometimes that help comes in the form of sharing useful information about our beaches, warning people about riptides, or performing ocean rescues.
Last week, I had the pleasure of touring our beaches with Sea Isle City Beach Patrol Chief Renny Steele, who also invited me to watch some of our lifeguards perform rescue drills. If you haven’t seen lifeguards in action (be it practicing lifesaving techniques or physically saving a swimmer in distress), I can tell you that it is an awesome sight to behold!
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Following Mayor Desiderio’s report during the August 12 City Council meeting, Municipal Business Administrator George Savastano explained that two “change orders” would be added to an upcoming City Council agenda, due to new enhancements that are planned for the future Community Center. (Note: A change order allows City Council to approve funding beyond the initial allowances planned for a project). At that time, Mr. Savastano invited Director of Community Services Katherine Custer to step to the microphone and explain the purpose of the change orders – and to update Council on the many programs that are planned for the new Community Center.
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PROJECT UPDATES
Community Center Construction
Storm Drainage Improvements
Water Distribution Replacement
Roadwork and More...
Read the Latest Project Updates
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BIKE SAFETY
Important Info For All Bicyclists
Important Reminder for all Bicycle Riders: New Jersey Law requires all bicyclists to “Follow Motor Vehicle Laws,” which means bicycles must:
- Ride on the right side of the road
- Stop at stop signs and red traffic signals
- Yield to Pedestrians
- Have Headlights and Taillights at Night
Other Important Reminders:
- Bikes are permitted on Sea Isle City’s Promenade ONLY between the hours of 5 AM and 3 PM on Weekdays, and 5 AM to 12 noon on Saturdays and Sundays.
- Bicyclists under the age of 17 are required to wear helmets.
- Please ride “single file” – and always travel safely.
- Electric Bikes on the Promenade cannot exceed 10 MPH.
CLICK HERE for More Important Bike Safety Info
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SIDEWALK SALE
Shoppers Can Stroll Select Stores for Savings
The Sea Isle City Chamber of Commerce will host their annual Sidewalk Sale on Saturday, August 23, and Sunday, August 24, at participating businesses during their normal business hours. Shoppers can stroll from store to store for special sales on merchandise. For the complete list of participating businesses and the sales being offered, visit www.seaislechamber.com/sidewalk-sale -- or phone 609-263-9090 for more info.
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BEACH BARDS
Open Readings and Meet-and-Greet
With Guest Writers on August 27
The Beach Bards of Sea Isle City invite the community to their 2025 Poetry & Prose Readings on Wednesday, August 27, from 6:30 to 8:00 PM inside the Sea Isle City Library, 4800 Central Avenue, where emerging and established poets and writers from near and far will perform readings from original works, followed by an Open Readings and a meet-and-greet with the evening’s guest writers: Poet Heather Lanier, Poet Echezonachukwu Nduka, Poet J. C. Todd, and Mystery Writer Scott Griffith. This free event is coordinated by local poet & writer Antoinette Libro Braca and is sponsored by the Cape May County Library System. For more information, visit www.cmclibrary.org or call 609-463-6350.
CLICK HERE to Read Info About the Featured Writers
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POSE FOR PEACE
Annual Yoga Fundraiser
on Labor Day Morning
NJ Beach Yoga will host the 13th Annual Labor Day “Pose for Peace” yoga class on Monday, September 1, at 7:30 AM, on the JFK Boulevard Beach, where participants will form a giant human peace sign while sharing waves of peaceful yoga. This event is a fundraiser for the Epilepsy Foundation, and donations will be greatly appreciated. Registration is required at www.njbeachyoga.com. For more info, please phone 609-602-3398.
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DECORATED GOLF CART PARADE
Join the Fun,
Enter the Parade on September 7
The community is invited to participate in Sea Isle City’s first-ever Decorated Golf Cart Parade on Sunday, September 7, starting at 4:00 PM. During this free event, a fleet of well-festooned electric vehicles will parade through town to the delight of spectators lining a designated parade route. Prizes will be distributed to the best decorated vehicles in the following categories: Most Sea Isle City Spirit, Funniest, and Best in Show. The parade will start at Excursion Park, head south on Pleasure Avenue to 93rd Street, then continue north on Landis Avenue to JFK Boulevard (where it will end). Participants are asked to register in advance by phoning the Recreation Office at 609-263-0050.
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CIVIC CLUB CARD PARTY LUNCHEON
Annual Card Party & Game Day Fundraiser
on September 9
Tickets are still available for the Sea Isle City Women’s Civic Club’s annual Card Party & Game Day Luncheon on Tuesday, September 9, at 11:00 AM inside the Community Lodge (adjacent to the Welcome Center). The cost is $25 per person, which includes lunch and games. There will also be raffles and plenty of camaraderie. All proceeds benefit local food pantries & other community outreach programs. To purchase tickets or to reserve a table for four players, please phone Helen: 609-617-8227. For general information about this event, please phone Nancy: 609-675-6990. The Women’s Civic Club is Sea Isle City’s longest-standing civic organization, and their charitable efforts touch many lives – so please show them your support!
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PATRIOT DAY CEREMONY
All Are Invited to
Annual September 11th Ceremonial
Mayor Desiderio invites the community to attend Sea Isle City’s annual Patriot Day Ceremony at Veterans Park, JFK Boulevard and Landis Avenue, on Thursday, September 11, starting at 9:00 AM. During this solemn gathering, our community will honor the many lives lost during the infamous 9-11 terrorist attacks in 2001. The rain location for this event will be inside the Community Lodge (adjacent to the Welcome Center). For more information, please phone 609-263-4461, Ext 1245.
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FALL FAMILY FESTIVAL
Fun for the Whole Family
at Annual Fall Festival
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 13:
- Seaside Vendors Market along the Promenade, north and south of JFK Boulevard (9:00 AM to 4:00 PM), featuring a wide variety of merchandise vendors.
- Food Court at JFK & Pleasure Avenue (9:00 AM to 4:00 PM).
- Free Family Activities at Excursion Park, including live music by Brass Pocket, giant inflatables, face painters, balloon artists, a kid’s art bar, a photo booth and more (10:00 AM to 3:00 PM).
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 14:
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The 2025 Gerard A. Desiderio Antique Auto Show on the Promenade, north of JFK Boulevard (9:00 AM to 1:00 PM). To learn how you can enter a classic vehicle in the Auto Show, go to www.VisitSICNJ.com and click on the “Events Calendar” link on the home page, phone the Tourism Office at 609-263-8687,or use the link below.
- Live music by The Snake Brothers on the Promenade at JFK (10:00 AM to 12 noon).
- 2025 Beautification Awards Presentation on the Promenade at JFK (12 noon)
- Antique Auto Show Awards Ceremony on the Promenade at JFK (1:00 PM).
- Antique Auto Parade (1:30 PM). The parade exits the Promenade at 44th Street, continues south along Pleasure Avenue to 93rd Street, and then returns north on Landis Avenue from 93rd Street to JFK Boulevard.
CLICK HERE for an Antique Auto Show Entry Form
For more information about Fall Family Festival, please phone the Sea Isle City Tourism Office at (609) 263-8687.
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BINGO
Try Your Luck at Bingo Nights!
The Sea Isle City Italian American Club will host “BINGO Nights” each Wednesday evening through August 27 inside the IAC Club House at 309 JFK Boulevard. Doors open at 6:00 PM, and the games begin at 6:30 PM. The cost is $35 for 10 games (additional packets of 10 games can be purchased for an additional $15). Cash prizes. Participants must be age 21 or older. Hot dogs and other snacks will be available for sale. For more info, follow the Italian American Club on Facebook.
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2026 BEACH TAG ART CONTEST
Kids Can Submit Designs for
Next Summer's Beach Tag
Children, up to age 17, are invited to participate in Mayor Desiderio’s 2026 Beach Tag Art Contest, which is now underway. During the contest, four unique designs will be chosen for Sea Isle’s 2026 beach tags (Seasonal, Winter Holiday, Saint Patrick’s Day, and Veterans). Each child who participates must choose one of the four categories, and they can submit only one piece of artwork based on that category. Submissions can contain no more than four colors.
All artwork must be submitted on an official contest template and accompanied by a contest entry form and a signed waiver, which can be found on the “Departments / Beach Tag” page at www.seaislecitynj.us, in the lobby of City Hall, and in the Sea Isle City Welcome Center. Entries can be mailed or hand-delivered to the Tax Collectors Office, City Hall, 2nd Floor, 233 JFK Boulevard, Sea Isle City, NJ 08243. All entries must be received by Monday, September 1, 2025. Winners will be announced during the September 24 City Council meeting. For more info, phone 609-263-4461, ext. 1214.
CLICK HERE to Print an Entry Form and Template
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CURFEW & BACKPACK LAW REMINDER
The SICPD Reminds Youths & Parents:
Curfew & Backpack Laws Still in Effect
The officers of the Sea Isle City Police Department remind everyone under the age of 18 and their parents that there are two local laws that are strictly enforced by the SICPD – and they can come with fines:
Sea Isle City’s Nightly Curfew prohibits anyone under the age of 18 from being in public (including on the street, sidewalk, beach and promenade) between the hours of 10:00 PM and 6:00 AM daily, unless accompanied by the juvenile’s parent or guardian – or unless the juvenile is traveling home from work or a sanctioned community event.
Sea Isle City’s Backpack Law prohibits anyone from carrying backpacks and other bags (including but not limited to fanny packs, coolers, luggage, computer bags or any bags larger than 8” x 6” x 8”) on the promenade, beach, beach entrances and in the vicinity of these areas, between the hours of 10:00 PM and 1:00 AM, from May 15 to September 15. Some exemptions to this law include medical devices needed for immediate health assistance, and professional equipment used by the media.
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EVENT CANCELLATION ALERTS
Stay Informed,
Don't Get Caught in the Rain
Anyone can sign-up for event cancellation text messages and email alerts by going to the City’s Visitors Website, www.VISITSICNJ.com, and clicking the “Rained Out” link on the home page. Once signed-up, you will receive alerts whenever a local concert, festival or other outdoor City event has been cancelled, postponed or re-scheduled.
CLICK HERE to Register for Rained Out Alerts
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DO YOU HAVE A QUESTION?
Would You Like To Speak
With a City Official?
If you have questions or concerns, there is no need to wait for an upcoming City Council meeting to express your thoughts. You can contact the head of any City Department to obtain the answers you need. For a complete list of contact information, visit our Municipal Website, www.seaislecitynj.us, or phone City Hall at 609-263-4461.
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The City of Sea Isle City
City Hall: 233 JFK Boulevard, Sea Isle City, NJ 08243 / 609-263-4461
Welcome Center: 300 JFK Boulevard, Sea Isle City, NJ 08243 / 609-263-8687
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