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In the hustle and bustle of our lives, it's often the uncomplicated joys that leave the most lasting impressions. Picture this: a squadron of cheerful yellow rubber duckies engaging in a spirited race down the tranquil waters of the bay. Welcome to the heartwarming spectacle known as "Duckie Race Day" in the picturesque town of Hampton Bays! Mark...

A star-studded field descended on the Hampton Classic Horse Show’s beautiful Bridgehampton showgrounds for a week filled with world-class equestrian competition. Seventeen countries were represented in the Classic’s international division, which saw Israel’s Daniel Bluman best a field of 40 starters representing 12 countries in the show’s culminating event, the $425,000 Longines Hampton Classic 5* Grand Prix. Only...

Ahead of his demonstration on beekeeping at the Honey Harvest Fest, taking place at the East Hampton Airport this Saturday, September 9th, local beekeeper Chris Kelly sat down with me to answer a few questions about the lives of Honey Bees.  “My family wasn’t into beekeeping,” Chris laughed, recalling that he started keeping bees over 50 years ago....

Jimmy Buffett spoke to a simpler time, appealing to an honest, salt(shaker)-of-the-earth ethos that has resonated across beach-side cabanas and airport food courts around the world and especially in the Hamptons. Jimmy Buffett and the Hamptons had a special relationship—it was common to see him and his family on their boat off Shelter Island or gathering around his...

What started as a mother-daughter-run business 32 years ago in the heart of Southampton Village has bloomed into what we know today as the prosperous Hampton’s go-to for all things floral. Topiaire Flower Shop, located on 51 Jobs Lane, was established by Southampton Local’s Erin Hattrick and her late mother Barbara Hattrick. Erin and her five siblings grew...

As autumn descends upon the Hamptons, it's time to don fleece, sweatshirts, and sweaters. If you're familiar with September in this area, you're well aware that evenings can turn chilly. For those in their sixties and beyond, the urge to bundle up as the sun sets is even stronger. Of course, there are those who cling to their...

Adriana Castro has joined forces with The Maidstone and Loulou La Plage to present her captivating 'Le Jardin Secret' pop-up event, running until Monday, September 4th. Held within the charming confines of a historic 1700s cottage house, Adriana Castro's pop-up is a treasure trove of carefully curated handbags, accessories, and the newly debuted home collection. Visitors will have...

The gentle roars of the waves intermix with the sounds of children's laughter and the heartwarming cheers of families as they gather on the picturesque shores of Ditch Plains in Montauk. On Friday September 8th and Saturday September 9th, from 8:00am to 2:00pm, A Walk on Water will be hosting its annual charity event as they continue to...

What is better than the sweet feeling of success? It comes in many different forms, such as financial, family, sports, and scholastic achievement to name a few. According to historian Dumas Malone, Thomas Jefferson, while sitting in the newly constructed White House, stated that his brother Randolph was more successful than him, although he lived in a basically...

In Fishing the Morning, the second volume of collected “Here Back East” columns from The Mountain Messenger newspaper, Lenny Ackerman revisits some familiar landscapes and explores new ones with fresh insights and observations. Each leaves their impressions on the author, and in telling their stories, elevates and celebrates their humanity.  It's important to step out of the Hamptons...