FEATURES
By Marie Marciano Gullard, Special to The Baltimore Sun | September 15, 2011
Many people imagine having a little bungalow by the beach. In 2005, Kurt and Gail Zanelotti were lucky enough to make that dream a reality. In what may possibly be one of the smallest houses in Fenwick Island, Del., the couple's thinking on their home is summed up in the words of a little plaque hanging on a wall of their enclosed front porch: "It is What It Is. " Kurt Zanelotti, 53, the owner of a commercial and residential floor-covering business,...
TRAVEL
By Marie Marciano Gullard, Special to The Baltimore Sun | June 15, 2011
If the courtyard that greets visitors to Denny and Cindi Mather's beach home in Fenwick Island, Del., looks like the entrance to a motel, that's because it once was. The walled courtyard with foliage, fountain and an arched wrought-iron gate that opens to the road was there when the couple purchased the Sea Charm Motel and the property it sat on in 2008. They purchased the former motel with the intent to tear it down and build their dream home. Since they wanted to build a home larger than what would have been permitted on a vacant commercial lot, they had to keep part of the motel to satisfy the variances.
TRAVEL
By Nancy Jones Bonbrest, Special to The Baltimore Sun | May 19, 2010
If you're ready to relax, unwind and enjoy white sandy beaches set in a family-friendly, small-town atmosphere, then head straight to the Delaware beaches. Made up of Lewes, Rehoboth, Dewey, Bethany and Fenwick Island, each town has a distinct personality offering something for everyone. Lewes has its vast history, while Rehoboth is known as the "Nation's Summer Capital" because of its popularity with the Washington crowd. Dewey Beach is remembered for it's laid-back way of life and as the East Coast skim boarding capital while Bethany Beach and Fenwick Island are known as the quiet resorts.
BUSINESS
By Nancy Jones-Bonbrest and Special to The Baltimore Sun | February 14, 2010
Salary: $24,000 Age: 60 Time on the job: One month How she got started: For 22 years, Barbara Hobbs worked for T. Rowe Price in Baltimore and Owings Mills. The past 12 years were with its facilities and office services division, where she helped maintain the company's five buildings. If there were problems, she would set up the electrician, plumber or other in-house service to fix it. She also would check the buildings to ensure all was in working order.
NEWS
September 13, 2009
On Friday, September 11, 2009, JEFFREY SCOTT "CHIP", of Hampstead, MD., beloved husband of Karyn Anne Harmon (nee Klaus), son of Margaret Moser Harmon of Westminster, MD and the late Donald Harmon, devoted father of Allison and Jennifer Harmon of Hampstead, MD, brother of Ricki D. Harmon of Westminster, MD, Donald C. Harmon of Fenwick Island, DE, Donna R. Harmon Leppo of Reisterstown, MD and Mary C. Harmon Clark of Hampstead, MD. Services Tuesday 10...
TRAVEL
September 6, 2009
Bethany Beach Boardwalk Arts Festival Where: : The boardwalk from Second Street to Parkwood Street, Bethany Beach, Del. When:: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday (Rain date: Sept. 13) What: : The Bethany Beach/Fenwick Island area's largest public event features more than 100 artists working in jewelry, art glass, pottery, watercolor and oil painting, basketry, woodworking and more, spanning the length of the boardwalk. Live entertainment in three street festival areas. A silent auction of works donated by participating artists will benefit local schools.