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Peninsula Lakes in Millsboro – One of Coastal Delaware’s Best-Kept Secrets

Brooke Caulfield By Brooke Caulfield, in COMMUNITY MINDED
February 27, 2026 | Comments Off on Peninsula Lakes in Millsboro – One of Coastal Delaware’s Best-Kept Secrets

Some of Coastal Delaware’s best-kept secrets sit just south of the beaches you’ve grown to know and love. Want to be within five minutes of some of the area’s best food, bakeries, and activities? Look no further than Peninsula Lakes. Old World Breads serves up some of the best pastries Coastal Delaware has to offer—and […]

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Black Oak Founders Club: Meet Anthony & Sharon

Adam Pettengell By Adam Pettengell, in NEIGHBORS
February 18, 2026 | Comments Off on Black Oak Founders Club: Meet Anthony & Sharon

Sharon and Anthony are definitely a story I couldn’t forget. We first met at a remote location—like so many of the Founders Club—back when Black Oak was still in its foundling stage. We found the floor plan that worked for them and personalized it to fit their needs, and everything was going great. Then we […]

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Black Oak Founders Club: Meet Craig & Beth

Adam Pettengell By Adam Pettengell, in NEIGHBORS
February 11, 2026 | Comments Off on Black Oak Founders Club: Meet Craig & Beth

Craig and Beth—what can I say about them… ha!I have a feeling these two are going to be a very fun addition to the community. I suspect many parties will happen in their Kingfisher basement. Working in sales, you meet a lot of people, and you really do get to know them quickly. These guys […]

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The Jack of All Things Solar: Sips, Stories, Sustainable Power with Scott Dennis

Schell Brothers By Schell Brothers, in Beachfront Banter
February 6, 2026 | Comments Off on The Jack of All Things Solar: Sips, Stories, Sustainable Power with Scott Dennis

In this episode of Beachfront Banter, Frank and Adam are joined by Scott Dennis—aka the “Jack of All Things Solar”—for a laid-back conversation fueled by good drinks and even better stories. Scott pulls back the curtain on Clean Energy USA, Schell Brothers’ very own solar company, and how it’s changing the game in clean energy. The […]

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Black Oak Founders Club: Meet Ed & Liz

Adam Pettengell By Adam Pettengell, in NEIGHBORS
February 4, 2026 | Comments Off on Black Oak Founders Club: Meet Ed & Liz

Ed and Liz will someday make it to one of my events—I swear it here on this blog.Other than missing events due to busy lives and family commitments, they may be two of the most patient homeowners we’ve ever had at Black Oak. We first met through their fantastic realtor, Turner Hastings—a local Lewes boy […]

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Where Good Times Roll: Lefty’s Alley & Eats

Schell Brothers By Schell Brothers, in Beachfront Banter
January 23, 2026 | Comments Off on Where Good Times Roll: Lefty’s Alley & Eats

In this episode of Beachfront Banter, Frank and Adam sit down with DJ Hill to talk about one of the beach’s true year-round staples—Lefty’s Alley & Eats. From bowling lanes and arcade games to great food, a lively bar, and something for all ages, Lefty’s delivers nonstop fun no matter the season. The blokes dive into […]

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Black Oak Founders Club: Meet Eric & Karen

Adam Pettengell By Adam Pettengell, in NEIGHBORS
January 16, 2026 | Comments Off on Black Oak Founders Club: Meet Eric & Karen

If I’m being honest, Eric and Karen initially felt the community was too far from the trail. That was before we met, and they decided to explore other options. After coming back and seeing just how close The Junction and Breakwater Trail really is, they were completely bought in.Still residing in Florida, they’ve made it […]

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No Shortcuts, All Heart: Dan Matta & the Art of Maintaining Happiness

Schell Brothers By Schell Brothers, in Beachfront Banter
January 9, 2026 | Comments Off on No Shortcuts, All Heart: Dan Matta & the Art of Maintaining Happiness

In this episode of Beachfront Banter, Frank and Adam welcome Dan Matta—Head of Quality Control at Schell Brothers and one of the company’s elusive VOOGs (listen closely… Adam will explain)—to the mic. A longtime local, former lifeguard, and close friend of the Blokes, Dan comes in hot, trying to talk a little smack and quickly realizing […]

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A Slice of Rehoboth History: Inside the Nicola Pizza Story

Schell Brothers By Schell Brothers, in Beachfront Banter
December 26, 2025 | Comments Off on A Slice of Rehoboth History: Inside the Nicola Pizza Story

In this episode of Beachfront Banter, Frank and Adam sit down with Nick Jr. Caggiano-a true local staple whose roots run deep in the Rehoboth Beach community-to uncover the rich history behind one of the area’s most iconic restaurants-Nicola Pizza. From its humble beginnings as backyard pizza shared among friends to its evolution into a […]

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Black Oak Founders Club: Meet Tim & Holly

Adam Pettengell By Adam Pettengell, in NEIGHBORS
December 5, 2025 | Comments Off on Black Oak Founders Club: Meet Tim & Holly

Tim and Holly came to us already living in Lewes.  They are the best social proof you can get in living Lewes-life. They came as weekend warriors / part-time locals and now want to make it their full time life. That’s pretty cool. You tried it out, loved it so much and now want to […]

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