*Data was derived from the Sussex County MLS. Includes properties sold in Ocean View. May not reflect all activity in the marketplace.

The summer season is underway, and we’ve enjoyed seeing so many homeowners and visitors return to the area over the past few weeks!

While overall sales volume is down compared to last year, the Bear Trap Dunes market continues to show some signs of strength. Single-family home prices have increased 3% year over year, and condo/townhome sales have remained steady. Inventory has expanded to 20 active listings, creating a more competitive environment for sellers, and more options for buyers.

With the summer and golf season bringing increased traffic to the community, now is an excellent time for sellers & buyers to

Get ready to look to the sky in Ocean City!  The 2026 Air Dot Show is set to soar over the beach on June 13–14, bringing two days of high-speed thrills, precision flying, and unforgettable family entertainment to Maryland’s favorite summer destination.

This year’s event is expected to feature the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds, along with a lineup of military and civilian aviation performers that will transform the skies above the Atlantic Ocean into a spectacular aerial stage. Visitors can watch jaw-dropping maneuvers from the beach, boardwalk, designated ares on the water, or designated viewing areas while enjoying the excitement of one of the East Coast’s premier air shows.

Beyond the breathtaking performances, the Air Dot Show delivers a

It is one of our favorite times of the year as the Farmers Markets in Coastal Sussex County are in full swing!  See below for the full schedule from Fenwick Island all the way to Lewes.

Bethany Beach Farmers' Market

Sundays, 8 am - 12 pm, May 31 - September 6

The Bethany market is vibrant, friendly, interactive, educational, and enjoyable to buyers as well as sellers located across the street from the PNC Bank in downtown Bethany Beach.

The Farmers' Market at Sea Colony 

Wednesdays, 8am - 12pm, May 27th -  September 2

33546 Market Pl, Bethany Beach, DE 19930

Fenwick Island Farmers' Market

Fridays, 8 am - 12pm, May 29 - September 4

Parking Lot of The Station, 1406 Coastal Hwy, Fenwick Island, DE 19944

Rehoboth Beach

Credit to: Cape Gazette, Chris Flood

Credit to: Cape Gazette

As part of an ongoing effort to repair and install channel markers throughout the Inland Bays, the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) announced it will remove the floating channel markers from Baker’s Channel and will not replace them.

According to Josh Lippert, administrator of DNREC’s Shoreline and Waterway Management Section, more than half of the channel’s floating markers were lost during this winter’s storms. Many of the remaining markers were also pushed off station and no longer accurately indicate safe navigation routes, creating potential hazards for boaters.

Baker’s Channel connects Rehoboth Bay and Indian River Bay along the eastern

Credit to: Coastal Point, Kerin Magill

Surf Bagel Fenwick Island

Surf Bagel has received approval from the Fenwick Island Town Council to move forward with an overflow parking lot across Essex Street from its Coastal Highway location, following concerns over traffic and parking issues during the shop’s first summer season in town.

The approval comes after the council adopted a new ordinance allowing businesses to apply for temporary parking lots for up to one year. Town officials and Surf Bagel management acknowledged that the business, which opened in winter 2025, experienced significant parking-related traffic problems last summer as customers circled nearby streets searching for spaces.

“They would continue to do laps until they

Credit to: Coast TV, Torie Seagraves

It's almost that time of year when our beaches become more densely populated and our furry friends must remain off the sand and boardwalk.  See below for the pet restrictions for Bethany Beach and surrounding areas!

BETHANY BEACH

• Dogs must be leashed and curbed at all times in Bethany Beach
• Dogs are prohibited on the beach and boardwalk from May 15 to Sept 30

SOUTH BETHANY

• No pets or other animals are permitted from May 15 to Oct 15

FENWICK ISLAND

• No pets or other animals are permitted on the beach at anytime between May 1 and Sept 30

DEWEY BEACH

• From the Saturday of Memorial Day weekend through the Sunday following Labor Day, dogs are only permitted on the beach

Credit to: Coastal Point, Susan Canfora

Third-grade students at Lord Baltimore Elementary School combined fun and learning during a Bike Safety Rodeo hosted by the Ocean View Police Department on April 16.

Organized in partnership with DelDOT, the event began with a classroom presentation led by OVPD Sgt. Rhys Bradshaw. He taught students key bicycle safety basics, including the importance of wearing properly fitted helmets.

Bradshaw introduced the “ABCs” of bike safety—checking air, brakes and chain—and reviewed essential rules of the road for young riders.

Students then put their knowledge into action during the rodeo, navigating a skills course designed to assess both their understanding of safety and their riding abilities. DelDOT

Credit to: Coastal Point, Susan Canfora

Bethany Beach’s colorful median flowers have become “a real crowd-pleaser,” Mayor Ron Calef said during this week’s Town Council meeting, expressing appreciation for Public Works staff and their “spectacular tulips and displays.”

Calef noted that both residents and visitors have been stopping to admire and photograph the displays, calling the response “incredible.” He also thanked Public Works employees for preparing the town for the busy summer season by powerwashing the bandstand and refurbishing boardwalk benches. Additional support is expected from DNREC workers, who are assisting with dune crossover maintenance and reconstruction.

As Bethany Beach gears up for the influx of summer visitors, the

Credit: CoastTV, Brandon Ferguson

Work is expected to begin soon on new pedestrian crosswalks at the intersection of Coastal Highway and Garfield Parkway, according to the town’s newsletter. The intersection is a busy corridor that experiences heavy foot and vehicle traffic, particularly during the summer months.

The project will include installing a new pedestrian crosswalk on the north side of the intersection, expanding access in an area where crossing options have been limited. Residents say the current setup has created challenges for pedestrians.

“It’s really difficult as a pedestrian, and I really worry about families, especially with small children,” said Michaela Greene.

Bruce Warner added that having only one crosswalk makes

Summer is right around the corner, and we can't wait for the Town of Bethany Beach to begin hosting the Seaside Concert Series!  Bandstand performances take place on Thursday and Saturday nights in the summer and Friday and Saturday nights in September and October.  Summer Wednesdays will feature "Kids Nights" in July and the occasional rain date.

Summer concerts typically begin at 7:30 p.m.  Fall concerts will begin at 6:30 p.m.  Shows offer something for everyone - from rock and pop to country, jazz, and anything in between.  Bench seating is provided free of charge, but it is limited. Since seating is first-come first-served, we ask that you don't save full benches in the hours leading up to show times.  Bringing your own chairs is encouraged!