Two Coastal Delaware Icons Catch the Spotlight

Coastal Delaware is making headlines with The Starboard named one of USA Today’s Best Bars and the Cape May–Lewes Ferry winning a Tripadvisor Travelers’ Choice Award. From legendary drinks to scenic voyages, see why these icons are turning heads.

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Lunden Group
August 14, 2025

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  • Talk of the town

    • Two Coastal Delaware Icons Catch the Spotlight

  • Inside Scoop

    • A Spot Too Good to Be True: The Listening Booth

    • July 24th Land Use Reform Working Group Meeting Recap

    • Our Perfect Weekend Itinerary for a Stay in Dewey Beach

  • Developments

    • Opportunities at Miralon

    • Welches Pond is Calling!

  • Exciting events

    • Fenwick Flick Movie Night at Bayard Street Beach

    • Jim Gaffigan at Freeman Arts Pavilion

    • Club Millville : A Family Friendly Dance Party at Millville Boardwalk

    • Sippin with Sloths at Coastal Wilds 

    • Artist Rising Kids Art Show at West Side Creative Market

    • Beachcombers Corvette Club Charity Car Show

    • Sunshine & Slushies Sip n' Shop at Salted Vines Vineyard

    • 3rd Annual Shuck Cancer 5k at Big Oyster Brewery

  • Featured Listings

Two Coastal Delaware Icons Catch the Spotlight

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Coastal Delaware is earning national praise with two beloved icons taking the spotlight. The Starboard in Dewey Beach just landed on USA Today’s list of the 29 Best Bars in America, celebrated for its legendary orange crushes, lively events, and unmatched beach-town vibe. Additionally, the Cape May–Lewes Ferry claimed a Tripadvisor 2025 Travelers’ Choice Award, thanks to its scenic voyages, friendly service, and decades of connecting visitors across the Delaware Bay. Whether you’re sipping a drink at The Starboard or spotting dolphins on the ferry, these experiences define coastal charm. Read more in our latest blog!

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A Spot Too Good to Be True: The Listening Booth

The Listening Booth in Lewes is striking all the right notes in Coastal Delaware's music scene. From intimate concerts and open mic nights to music lessons and community jam sessions, this nonprofit venue has become a cultural haven with a mission to bring people together through music and storytelling. In just a year, it’s hosted over 75 concerts, 51 open mics, and taught hundreds of lessons—drawing both locals and visitors. Whether you’re catching an intimate live show or picking up your first ukulele for your first lesson, this is a spot worth experiencing for all. Read more details in our latest blog!

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July 24th Land Use Reform Working Group Meeting Recap

At the July 24th meeting, members of the Sussex County’s Land Use Reform Working Group continued to discuss their list of recommendations focused on various goals, like aligning growth zones with updated data, expanding housing options, modernizing zoning rules, and tying infrastructure upgrades to development. While consensus is building, there are calls for more specificity & definitions within the language for exact clarity. The path to smarter growth in Sussex County is taking shape and read more of our coverage of the meeting minutes in our latest blog below!

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Our Perfect Weekend Itinerary for a Stay in Dewey Beach

Want to know how you should spend your weekend in Dewey Beach this summer? Need help crafting the itinerary for you and your friends, your family, or your kiddos eager for some fun activities? We got you covered -- check out our latest blog for ideas on best ways to spend a weekend in Dewey Beach!

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Opportunities at Miralon

Summer’s moving fast, but there’s still time to secure your spot on the DE Coast in one of the most beautiful neighborhoods around known as Miralon. With the neighborhood welcoming 16 new homeowners in just a few weeks, the best opportunities are going quickly. Whether you’re considering a move or ready today, feel free to reach out to our team to talk things through, get more details, and we would love to see how we can help you achieve your goals this year!

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Welches Pond is Calling!

An exclusive exciting announcement for our readers-- all the homesites at Welches Pond are now available, except our green construction sites, and multiple have beautiful pond views or backing of mature trees for a serene, private backyard space. Only 38 homesites remain in the entire community, so now’s the time to secure your perfect spot. Reach out to our team & lets get you scheduled to tour their stunning community center with its indoor bar and lounge, fitness center, outdoor pool and bar, and tot-lot—everything you need to enjoy the lifestyle of the Delaware beaches!