Kevin Zipay

2 weeks ago | coasttv.com | Kevin Zipay

SOUTH BETHANY, Del. - A growing sandbar near the Fenwick Island Ditch is causing increasing problems for boaters in coastal Delaware, making an otherwise scenic cruise to Ocean City a frustrating and risky trip. Residents Andy Stack and Ken Ambrose, who live in South Bethany, frequently boat through the waterway. But recently, the shifting sandbar has made navigation treacherous — especially with some channel markers missing. “It appeared to be two inches of water,” Stack said.

3 weeks ago | coasttv.com | Kevin Zipay

FENWICK ISLAND, Del. - After more than two decades living in Fenwick Island, Richard Robinson has seen firsthand how disruptive excessive lighting can be. “The house directly across from us here, they installed new lights,” Robinson recalled. “It just totally illuminated our kitchen, dining area downstairs. It's like we had turned the lights on.”Those lights have since been adjusted, but Robinson said it highlights how outdoor lighting can impact quality of life.

3 weeks ago | coasttv.com | Kevin Zipay

FENWICK ISLAND, Del. - While some vacationers look for a quieter alternative to Ocean City, some locals say Fenwick Island is becoming a hot spot for family beach trips — but a proposed tax adjustment could soon impact what visitors pay to stay there. Bob Watson, a Fenwick Island resident who moved to town more than three years ago, says he’s noticed more people choosing Fenwick over nearby resort towns. “Usually a lot of families are just looking for a quieter place,” Watson said.

3 weeks ago | coasttv.com | Kevin Zipay

FENWICK ISLAND, Del. - The Fenwick Island Budget and Finance Committee met Tuesday to discuss potential changes to rental tax rates for hotels and short-term or residential rental properties. The meeting was held June 3 at 11 a.m. and will include a review of the current tax structure, along with a discussion on whether adjustments are needed. The committee may also consider making a formal recommendation to the Town Council, though additional discussion is expected before any action is taken.

3 weeks ago | coasttv.com | Kevin Zipay

OCEAN CITY, Md. - As summer crowds return to Ocean City’s beaches, some vacationers have raised concerns about the growing number of large tents taking up space along the shoreline. On Monday night, the Ocean City Council voted 4-2 to approve new regulations aimed at limiting the size and placement of tents and canopies on the beach. The new rules, which take effect immediately, are designed to address increasing complaints about blocked views and crowded conditions during peak season.