Schooner Fest 2026 Is Underway
We were aboard Schooner Thomas E Lannon for a Greet The Fleet sail yesterday to kick off our own Schooner Fest activities. We sailed out to greet the Denis Sullivan on a perfect afternoon. What a wonderful start to the weekend. Thank you Captain Heath and crew.





Joy on Wingaersheek

The schooners are arriving
Thursday the light was an asset to the Schooners that have arrived. I4C3 floating dock was decorated with beautiful Schooners. Looking forward to this weekend. Should be awesome.


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Summer Toys…

Surfside Subs TODAY’S SPECIALS are here! FRIDAY 9/4🦞🍕🔥

🦞 Lobster Roll — $18.99 + tax
Served with chips & pickles!
🍕 16” Pizza Special
Buy any 16” pizza and get the 2nd 16” pizza HALF PRICE!
Limit 2 per customer
🍕 18” Pizza Special
Buy any 18” pizza and get the 2nd 18” pizza HALF PRICE!
Limit 2 per customer
Perfect for lunch, dinner, or feeding the whole crew! 🙌
Excludes gluten free
Pizza specials cannot be combined
Excludes online orders
Heron At Rest
Couldn’t resist sharing this favorite of my sister-in-law. Shoutout to Linda and Scott! Heron is a beauty on Rocky Neck.



Gloucester Saturday Music On The Boulevard- Boat Parade Of Lights and Gloucester Fireworks Info
Get ready for a night of great music this Saturday 9/5 when Brick House joins us on the boulevard stage!
Concert starts at 5:30 pm with the Parade of Lights Boat Parade Gloucester MA passing by shortly after dusk and Gloucester Fireworks show at 9:15 pm.

Boat Parade Of Lights Saturday September 5 7:15

Jade in the garden

The Isabella and the Ardelle
On Wednesday afternoon took a walk to Maritime Gloucester to experience the excitement for the 2026 Schooner Festival.


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Love-In…

Minglewood Harborside Nacho average craving. Piled high and impossible to share…even if you say you will
Have you checked out the Highliner Hotel In The Heart Of Downtown Gloucester

Surfside subs Thursday 9/3 is looking extra delicious! 🦞🍕🔥

🦞 Lobster Roll Special — $17.99 + tax
Served with chips & pickles!
🍕 16” Pizza Special
Buy any 16” pizza and get the 2nd 16” pizza HALF PRICE!
Limit 2 per customer
🍕 18” Pizza Special
Buy any 18” pizza and get the 2nd 18” pizza HALF PRICE!
Limit 2 per customer
Excludes gluten free
Pizza specials cannot be combined
Excludes online orders
Night Lights at St. Peter’s Dock
As we were leaving Minglewood after dinner recently, I noticed how the still waters in the harbor reflected the lights. I hope you find it as beautiful and peaceful as I did.





Brandon Pratt saving people a lot on Homeowners insurance.
by prattbrandon
On Friday I got to catch up with Joey Ciaramitaro from Good Morning Gloucester to talk about the latest with mortgages, homeowners insurance and Florida homebuying.
Homeowners insurance keeps going up, especially in coastal communities. I work with many local insurance agents and I would be happy to help anyone shop their homeowners insurance to try to get it lowered (I am licensed in Mass as a Insurance Producer). I just helped Joey and Katelyn lower their insurance by $1500/year this month.
If you are thinking about buying in Florida, now is the time to start looking. I am licensed in Florida as well and just helped Joey and Katelyn buy a condo in Naples FL this month. We have a great real estate agent we work with down there too to help!
If you need any assistance in any of these areas, or any other real estate questions,
Contact Brandon Pratt www.northshorehomeloans.com or 617-688-6891
44 Main Extensive hours this week including Friday night’s Downtown Gloucester Block Party!
Can’t wait to see you at 44 Main Street this week’s hours:
Thurs Sept 3 from noon-5;
Friday 10-1 and Block Party;
Saturday 11-4;
Sunday noon-3; and Labor Day 11-3.
Shop online https://gloucesterapparel.square.site/
Magnolia Pier
After a rainy Tuesday, the sky started to clear up with a touch of fog. As can be seen, the ramp and float are still out of the water for needed repairs.

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