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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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Live Like a Local: Cardinal Grove

Josh Hoinowski By Josh Hoinowski, in COMMUNITY MINDED
January 29, 2026 | Comments Off on Live Like a Local: Cardinal Grove

Part of moving to a new area is asking the age-old question, “What’s there to do around here?”  Don’t worry, you are not the first person to ask, I remember when I moved to Coastal Delaware full time, I had the same thought myself.  When you move into your new Schell Brothers Home in Cardinal […]

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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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Brentwood Banter (and Bleeps) with Tarah Scarborough

Schell Brothers By Schell Brothers, in Beachfront Banter
October 31, 2025 | Comments Off on Brentwood Banter (and Bleeps) with Tarah Scarborough

This week on Beachfront Banter, Frank and Adam take their antics to Brentwood—where beautiful homes, killer amenities, and prime location meet one unforgettable tour guide. They’re joined by everyone’s favorite Schell teammate—delightfully unfiltered, loved by all, and never one to let a four-letter word go to waste, Tarah Scarborough… Between laughs, “bleep” moments, and genuine insights, the […]

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Black Oak Founders Club: Meet Laura & Matt

Adam Pettengell By Adam Pettengell, in NEIGHBORS
October 29, 2025 | Comments Off on Black Oak Founders Club: Meet Laura & Matt

As our journey to get to know the founding members of Black Oak continues, we’re excited to introduce you to two new kids in the Club. When Laura and Matt walked through the door with their realtor Turner Hastings and we started chatting I could tell these guys would fit in! Fit in with the […]

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Beyond the Stage: Paul Cullen’s Culinary and Creative Ventures

Schell Brothers By Schell Brothers, in Beachfront Banter
October 10, 2025 | Comments Off on Beyond the Stage: Paul Cullen’s Culinary and Creative Ventures

In this episode of Beachfront Banter, Frank and Adam welcome the multifaceted Paul Cullen—a former BAD COMPANY bassist turned musician, private chef, and wine label owner—to explore his incredible journey of creativity and passion. From his beginnings as a private chef crafting unforgettable culinary experiences to launching his own wine label and supporting young adults […]

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Black Oak Founders Club: Meet John & Jeanne

Adam Pettengell By Adam Pettengell, in NEIGHBORS
September 25, 2025 | Comments Off on Black Oak Founders Club: Meet John & Jeanne

As our journey to get to know the founding members of Black Oak continues, we’re excited to introduce you to two fantastic people: John and Jeanne. I have to say — I really like these two. They were among the very first (maybe the first!) to head out to the Black Oak site and explore […]

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