# coastal (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 20 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover coastal. Page: Feed: --- ## [“The Vic” Returns + Laguna Beach Restaurant Finds & Weekend Events](https://bestoflagunabeach.substack.com/p/the-vic-skimboard-contest-laguna-beach) _2026-08-21 · Diane Armitage · Best of Laguna Beach_ Welcome to your weekly “Coastal Buzz Bites" keeping you in the loop on best events, live music and restaurants in Laguna Beach and our coastal neighbors. This issue: The Vic returns to Aliso Beach for the World Championships of Skimboarding, plus more end of summer fun. ## [Great Manchester Run Looks Ahead To Another Huge Year](https://runabc.co.uk/great-manchester-run-looks-ahead-to-another-huge-year) _2026-08-21 · runABC North Newsdesk_ After a record 38,000 runners took part in 2026, the AJ Bell Great Manchester Run returns with 10K and Half Marathon races on 23 May 2027... ## [Quiet Reset](https://www.slideranch.org/ranchthymes/2026/8/20/quiet-reset) _2026-08-20 · Wendy Dalia · Slide Ranch Thymes - Slide Ranch_ We're in the "in-between" times at the Ranch. Our summer camp programs celebrated their end of season last week and we bid farewell to most of our seasonal summer instructors (spoiler alert! some will return for the school year! And hopefully many will return next summer). It feels almost like the land is taking long, slow, deep breath as we reset and shift gears for the season to come. While the… ## [5 Things Worth Paying More for in a Luxury Coastal Home](https://www.oceanhomemag.com/lifestyle/5-things-worth-paying-more-for-in-a-luxury-coastal-home/) _2026-08-20 · Melissa Gillespie · Ocean Home magazine_ Luxury real estate has always carried a premium, but today’s buyers are becoming increasingly selective about where they are willing to spend more. Rather than focusing solely on square footage or statement-making amenities, many are prioritizing features that enhance everyday living, improve long-term value, and create a more seamless ownership experience. From walkable waterfront neighborhoods… ## [Historic Character and Ocean Views Define This Cohasset Home](https://nehomemag.com/historic-character-and-ocean-views-define-this-cohasset-home/) _2026-08-20 · Lynda Simonton · New England Home Magazine_ How a sweeping, three-year restoration revived an 1880s coastal estate in Massachusetts. The post Historic Character and Ocean Views Define This Cohasset Home appeared first on New England Home Magazine . ## [Could weight loss drug benefit patients living with alcohol addiction, liver disease and obesity?](https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/could-weight-loss-drug-benefit-patients-living-with-alcohol-addiction-liver-disease-and-obesity) _2026-08-20 · Alan Williams · University of Plymouth news feed_ A four-year £2.7million research project will investigate whether Semaglutide could become the first treatment to address these problems together ## [Penshaw 10K And Half Marathon Take On Sunderland Trails](https://runabc.co.uk/penshaw-10k-and-half-marathon-take-on-sunderland-trails) _2026-08-20 · runABC North Newsdesk_ Penshaw's 10K and Half Marathon bring runners to the trails around Sunderland before a memorable finish at Penshaw Monument... ## [Little-known mainland beaches: 14 of my favorites in Thailand (Part II)](https://thaiislandquest.substack.com/p/little-known-mainland-beaches-14-600) _2026-08-20 · David Luekens · Thai Island Quest_ The second part in a series sharing some fantastic coastal spots off the tourism radar. ## [OC Business Journal: Hotel Laguna Winning Bidder Emerges](https://bestoflagunabeach.substack.com/p/oc-business-journal-hotel-laguna) _2026-08-19 · Diane Armitage · Best of Laguna Beach_ A winning bidder has emerged for Hotel Laguna, according to the OC Business Journal, but key hurdles remain before the landmark hotel changes hands. ## [Sweet Summer Seven](https://www.lionsbaywatershed.ca/post/sweet-summer-seven) _2026-08-19 · kc dyer · The Watershed_ August's Coastal Canine was born to adventure Seven, successfully practising being adorable. Seven had a bit of a journey before she landed with her family here in Lions Bay. She was found with her siblings in a swamp in Mexico at about six months old, all struggling to survive without their mother. She won the hearts of her adoptive family immediately, and has landed on her feet here in British… ## [A Friend Gave You $30 (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/Kp9b20g5C2Jw) _2026-08-19 · **Sponsored**_ Sign up, deposit $5 within 30 days, and start investing with expert guidance. ## [A Rare Private Island Retreat Brings Self-Sufficient Luxury to the Florida Keys](https://www.oceanhomemag.com/real-estate/a-rare-private-island-retreat-brings-self-sufficient-luxury-to-the-florida-keys/) _2026-08-19 · Melissa Gillespie · Ocean Home magazine_ Privacy has become one of the most valuable luxuries in today’s real estate market, but true private island ownership remains exceptionally rare, particularly in the Florida Keys. Positioned just off the coast of Marathon, East Sister Rock Island presents an opportunity that comes along perhaps once in a generation, combining the exclusivity of an island \[…\] The post A Rare Private Island Retreat… ## [Are subsea oil and gas pipelines a previously unrecognised source of ocean microplastics?](https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/are-subsea-oil-and-gas-pipelines-a-previously-unrecognised-source-of-ocean-microplastics) _2026-08-19 · Alan Williams · University of Plymouth news feed_ New research has estimated that legacy plastics from oil and gas infrastructure could contribute tonnes of microplastics to UK waters each year ## [East Coast Chuffer Steams Along Scarborough's Cinder Track](https://runabc.co.uk/east-coast-chuffer-steams-along-scarboroughs-cinder-track) _2026-08-19 · runABC North Newsdesk_ The East Coast Chuffer brings four distances to Scarborough's historic Cinder Track this October, mixing coastal views, woodland and railway heritage... ## [After the Flood: How Local Governments Are Reimagining Buyout Programs](https://urbanoceanlab.substack.com/p/after-the-flood-how-local-governments) _2026-08-18 · Ella Clarke · Urban Ocean Lab_ A deeper dive into floodplain buyouts, who runs them, how they are funded, and what equitable, community-driven planning looks like throughout the buyout process and after. ## [Erin Gates Brings Warm Modern Style to a Maine Coastal Retreat](https://nehomemag.com/erin-gates-brings-warm-modern-style-to-a-maine-coastal-retreat/) _2026-08-18 · Lynda Simonton · New England Home Magazine_ Being present and communing with nature are the only concerns at this young family’s midcoast Maine retreat. The post Erin Gates Brings Warm Modern Style to a Maine Coastal Retreat appeared first on New England Home Magazine . ## [Q Terrace Restaurant Closes One Year After Opening](https://bestoflagunabeach.substack.com/p/q-terrace-laguna-beach-closes) _2026-08-18 · Diane Armitage · Best of Laguna Beach_ Laguna Beach loses a gifted and graceful presence ## [SeaGlass Cove Brings Move-In-Ready Oceanfront Luxury to Marathon with Private Beach and Resort-Style Living](https://www.oceanhomemag.com/real-estate/seaglass-cove-brings-move-in-ready-oceanfront-luxury-to-marathon-with-private-beach-and-resort-style-living/) _2026-08-18 · Melissa Gillespie · Ocean Home magazine_ Luxury homebuyers searching for a move-in-ready residence in the Florida Keys have a limited number of opportunities, especially within newly completed waterfront communities. Developed by Coral Gables-based Constellation Group in partnership with local Ironwood Venture Group, SeaGlass Cove is helping meet that demand with just 14 luxury residences overlooking the Atlantic Ocean in Marathon. With… ## [Bear Sighting](https://www.lionsbaywatershed.ca/post/grizzly-sighting) _2026-08-18 · kc dyer · The Watershed_ Young bear spotted by hikers in Deeks Lake area Shot of light brown grizzly bear taken from video shot by hiker Aleksander Savin near Deeks Lake in mid-August. (Editor's Note: Since this story was posted, it has come to light that the bear may have been misidentified, and may instead be a cinnamon-coloured black bear.) A number of hikers have reported spotting a light brown grizzly bear near Deeks… ## [Plymouth academic helps shape how the world adapts to climate change](https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/plymouth-academic-helps-shape-how-the-world-adapts-to-climate-change) _2026-08-18 · Alan Williams · University of Plymouth news feed_ Dr Cho Kwong Charlie Lam recently attended a crucial IPCC meeting in the Bahamas ## [Beverley Half Marathon Brings New Road Race to East Yorkshire](https://runabc.co.uk/beverley-half-marathon-brings-new-road-race-to-east-yorkshire) _2026-08-18 · runABC North Newsdesk_ Beverley welcomes a new road closed Half Marathon this August, combining a historic town centre start with the Westwood and quiet country lanes.... ## [Pirate.io on Google Play (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/CBQNkL1FjxJc) _2026-08-18 · **Sponsored**_ Open the Pirate.io listing on Google Play to view the app’s details. ## [The Latest Coastal Properties for Sale](https://www.coastmagazine.co.uk/property/the-latest-coastal-properties-for-sale/) _2026-08-17 · Coast Editor · Coast Magazine_ From a serene riverside cottage in Saltash to a Scandinavian-inspired home overlooking a nature reserve at Sandwich Bay, browse our selection of the most interesting properties for sale by the sea. The post The Latest Coastal Properties for Sale appeared first on Coast Magazine . ## [Property News: The Latest from the UK Coastal Property Market](https://www.coastmagazine.co.uk/property/property-news-latest-uk-coastal-property-market/) _2026-08-17 · Coast Editor · Coast Magazine_ Keeping you up to date with new coastal homes and developments, tips for sea-inspired interiors and great locations The post Property News: The Latest from the UK Coastal Property Market appeared first on Coast Magazine . ## [Property of the Week: Our Top Seaside Home for Sale](https://www.coastmagazine.co.uk/property/property-week-our-top-seaside-home-sale/) _2026-08-17 · Coast Editor · Coast Magazine_ Our favourite coastal property of the week - for sale right now. The post Property of the Week: Our Top Seaside Home for Sale appeared first on Coast Magazine . ## [Catalina Island’s Two Harbors Is Southern California’s Hidden Escape for Stargazing, Adventure, and Coastal Serenity](https://www.oceanhomemag.com/travel/catalina-islands-two-harbors-is-southern-californias-hidden-escape-for-stargazing-adventure-and-coastal-serenity/) _2026-08-17 · Melissa Gillespie · Ocean Home magazine_ For generations, Catalina Island has been synonymous with Avalon, the lively seaside town that welcomes visitors with boutique hotels, waterfront dining, and a vibrant harbor. Yet just 22 miles off the Southern California coast lies another side of the island, one that feels remarkably untouched. At Catalina’s narrow isthmus, the tiny village of Two Harbors \[…\] The post Catalina Island’s Two… ## [Marina News](https://www.coastmagazine.co.uk/move-to/marina-news/) _2026-08-17 · Coast Editor · Coast Magazine_ Discover the latest updates on marinas, sailing, waterside homes, lifestyle and harbour developments with Amy McPherson The post Marina News appeared first on Coast Magazine . ## [A Shingle-Style Gem by Peter Zimmerman Architects is a lovely ode to coastal Maine.](https://www.oceanhomemag.com/architecture/a-shingle-style-gem-by-peter-zimmerman-architects-is-a-lovely-ode-to-coastal-maine/) _2026-08-17 · Jennifer Sperry · Ocean Home magazine_ Maine has a deeply rooted relationship with shingle style architecture, one shaped by coastline, climate, and a longstanding preference for homes that feel substantial yet relaxed. When clients of Peter Zimmerman Architects found a property in northern Maine with acreage and harbor views, they were drawn to the poetry and timelessness of this cedar-clad style. \[…\] The post A Shingle-Style Gem by… ## [Coast Star Subscribers](https://www.coastmagazine.co.uk/coast-community/coast-star-subscribers/) _2026-08-17 · Coast Editor · Coast Magazine_ Meet some of our fantastic coast community and find out about their creative projects beside the sea The post Coast Star Subscribers appeared first on Coast Magazine . ## [Hot Hotel: The Club Hotel & Spa, Jersey, Channel Islands](https://www.coastmagazine.co.uk/travel/hot-hotel-the-club-hotel-spa-jersey-channel-islands/) _2026-08-17 · Coast Editor · Coast Magazine_ This boutique hotel in St Helier has launched a Blue Mind Reset-inspired break designed to make the most of the benefits of being close to the ocean. The post Hot Hotel: The Club Hotel & Spa, Jersey, Channel Islands appeared first on Coast Magazine . ## [August's Smoky Sunsets](https://www.lionsbaywatershed.ca/post/august-s-smoky-sunsets) _2026-08-17 · kc dyer · The Watershed_ Air quality shows some improvement, fire situation remains critical Smoky skies over Átl'ḵa7tsem / Howe Sound. Photo: kc dyer. Smoky skies continue in the Lower Mainland and the Sea to Sky, with vivid sunsets balanced with poor air quality. British Columbia remains in a state of emergency because of the fires still raging across the province. However, according to FireSmoke.ca, given forecasted… ## [A Landmark 1873 Home Is Restored in Woodstock, Vermont](https://nehomemag.com/a-landmark-1873-home-is-restored-in-woodstock-vermont/) _2026-08-17 · Lynda Simonton · New England Home Magazine_ In Woodstock, Vermont, a long-neglected historic landmark is restored to its former glory. The post A Landmark 1873 Home Is Restored in Woodstock, Vermont appeared first on New England Home Magazine . ## [Ship everywhere from one CLI (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/9ov4vABFYHMb) _2026-08-17 · **Sponsored**_ One codebase, hosted runners, encrypted credentials, and automated submissions across stores ## [University advances discussions on the role of geological uncertainty in nuclear waste disposal](https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/university-advances-discussions-on-the-role-of-geological-uncertainty-in-nuclear-waste-disposal) _2026-08-17 · Alan Williams · University of Plymouth news feed_ An international workshop explored challenges of housing waste in the deep subsurface and characteristics of the rock which would host the facility ## [Yellow Smoke Advisory Issued](https://www.lionsbaywatershed.ca/post/smoke-warning-advisory) _2026-08-15 · kc dyer · The Watershed_ Porteau Cove fire adds to Howe Sound's smoky skies BC Wildfire Services map of the Coastal Fire Centre, August 15, 2026. There are currently 123 fires burning across BC, with 27 of them within the Coastal Fire Region, and more than half of those are rated as out of control. Environment Canada has issued a Yellow Advisory for smoke across much of southern BC, including Howe Sound and the Sea to… ## [End of Summer](https://www.slideranch.org/ranchthymes/2026/8/14/end-of-summer) _2026-08-14 · Wendy Dalia · Slide Ranch Thymes - Slide Ranch_ This summer we welcomed campers, ages 5-12, and Counselors in Training, ages 12-18, throughout the summer to engage in all aspects of our ranch. Our weekly themes ranged from Junior Ranchers, Farm to Belly, Pollinatorpalooza, and Great Outdoors. Campers’ days were filled with discovery! Children learn best and create the most vivid memories when they engage all their senses and our campers learned… ## [Virtuoso Honors the Luxury Travel Experiences Setting the Standard in 2026](https://www.oceanhomemag.com/news/virtuoso-honors-the-luxury-travel-experiences-setting-the-standard-in-2026/) _2026-08-14 · Melissa Gillespie · Ocean Home magazine_ Luxury travel is defined by exceptional experiences, and many of the world’s most memorable destinations begin with an extraordinary setting. At the 38th annual Virtuoso Travel Week, the global luxury travel network recognized the advisors, hotels, destinations and preferred partners setting new standards for hospitality. While the awards span every corner of the travel industry, \[…\] The post… ## [Few Updates for Unsolved Crimes](https://www.lionsbaywatershed.ca/post/few-updates-for-unsolved-crimes) _2026-08-14 · kc dyer · The Watershed_ Investigations continue into Village homicide and arson cases Homicide victim Stewart McLean. Photo: Squamish RCMP. After being registered by friends and colleagues as a missing person, Brunswick Beach resident Stewart McLean was found brutally murdered this past May in the woods near his home. Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT) spokesperson Corporal Esther Tupper released a statement… ## [Summer Food Flights, Coast Film Fest & One Unflappable Wharf](https://bestoflagunabeach.substack.com/p/summer-food-flights-coast-film-fest) _2026-08-14 · Diane Armitage · Best of Laguna Beach_ This week’s Coastal Culinary Buzz from Diane Armitage serves up Rumari’s end-of-summer wine and pasta flights, Coast Film Festival news, Dana Wharf’s remarkable full-circle story, Laguna’s recycled haute couture and the weekend’s best live music in Laguna Beach. ## [Could the local government reorganisation deliver more harm than good for Devon’s rural and coastal areas?](https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/could-the-local-government-reorganisation-deliver-more-harm-than-good-for-devons-rural-and-coastal-areas) _2026-08-14 · University of Plymouth news feed_ Researchers from our Centre for Coastal Communities examine some of the potential impacts of the proposed Devon devolution ## [Hadrian's Wall Half Marathon Runs Through 2,000 Years Of History](https://runabc.co.uk/hadrians-wall-half-marathon-runs-through-2000-years-of-history) _2026-08-14 · runABC North Newsdesk_ Hadrian's Wall Half Marathon takes runners from Housesteads Roman Fort to Hexham on a spectacular 13.5 mile journey through Northumberland... ## [Offshore Oil & Gas in 2026](https://100xcompounding.substack.com/p/offshore-oil-and-gas-in-2026) _2026-08-13 · The Daily Compounder · The Daily Compounder_ An update on where we stand, and Why 2027-2028 Positive for Day Rate Momentum ## [What Happens After the Buyout](https://urbanoceanlab.substack.com/p/toward-transformative-post-buyout) _2026-08-13 · Ella Clarke · Urban Ocean Lab_ If residents are to endure the hardship of leaving their homes, the land that is left behind should be treated as a critically valuable resource. ## [MLA Tells Governments to 'Wake Up'](https://www.lionsbaywatershed.ca/post/mla-tells-governments-to-wake-up) _2026-08-13 · kc dyer · The Watershed_ Valeriote addresses fossil fuel choices in light of BC wildfires 'Wildfire of Note' Ainslie Creek blaze, one of the more than 100 wildfires currently burning in the province. Photo: BC Wildfire Service. Local MLA Jeremy Valeriote is asking both the province and the federal government to wake up when it comes to support for fossil fuel projects. Currently the BC Wildfire Service is fighting 109… ## [Altra Kielder Half Marathon Takes On The Lakeside Way](https://runabc.co.uk/altra-kielder-half-marathon-takes-on-the-lakeside-way) _2026-08-13 · runABC North Newsdesk_ The Altra Kielder Half Marathon offers 13.1 spectacular miles around Kielder Water as part of Northumberland's big autumn running weekend.... ## [Plymouth named Community University of the Year 2027](https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/plymouth-named-community-university-of-the-year-2027) _2026-08-12 · Dave Shuttleworth · University of Plymouth news feed_ University recognised by Daily Mail for 'perfect alignment' with region and city ## [Pininfarina Launches Its First U.S. Branded Villa Collection with Six $16.95 Million Custom Luxury Homes](https://www.oceanhomemag.com/real-estate/pininfarina-launches-its-first-us-branded-villa-collection-with-six-custom-luxury-homes/) _2026-08-12 · Melissa Gillespie · Ocean Home magazine_ For nearly a century, Pininfarina has defined automotive design through iconic collaborations with Ferrari, Alfa Romeo, Maserati and other legendary marques. Now, the Italian design house is applying that same philosophy to residential architecture with the launch of Collection Sei Design by Pininfarina, its first-ever branded single-family villa collection in the United States. Developed in \[…\]… ## [Meet Your Local Bylaw Team](https://www.lionsbaywatershed.ca/post/meet-your-local-bylaw-team) _2026-08-12 · kc dyer · The Watershed_ A chat with Bylaw Enforcement Officer Bryce Fournier Bylaw Enforcement Officer Bryce Fournier. Photo by kc dyer. Lions Bay has a crack team of bylaw enforcers, with Bylaw Enforcement Officer Bryce Fournier overseeing the squad. Working with him this season are Park and Parking Patrollers Tim and Gabby. Fournier was born and raised in Kelowna, B.C., before moving with his family to Kamloops, where… ## [Rivington Trail Half Marathon Challenges Experienced Trail Runners](https://runabc.co.uk/rivington-trail-half-marathon-challenges-experienced-trail-runners) _2026-08-12 · runABC North Newsdesk_ The Rivington Trail Half Marathon returns this October with a demanding route designed for experienced trail runners... ## [A Cohesive Architectural Design Starts at the Front Door.](https://nehomemag.com/a-cohesive-architectural-design-starts-at-the-front-door/) _2026-08-11 · Lynda Simonton · New England Home Magazine_ Explore how custom front doors and windows can create cohesive architectural design while enhancing curb appeal. The post A Cohesive Architectural Design Starts at the Front Door. appeared first on New England Home Magazine . ## [BC Fires: How You Can Help](https://www.lionsbaywatershed.ca/post/bc-fires-how-you-can-help) _2026-08-11 · kc dyer · The Watershed_ Donations of cash, food and even pastureland needed Helicopter tanker dumps water on the Bald Range wildfire, August 10. Photo courtesy BC Wildfire. British Columbia remains under a state of emergency with 101 fires burning across the province, according to BC Wildfire Service, and 46 of them out of control. The explosive growth of the Bald Range fire near Summerland in the Kamloops Fire Centre… ## [Two Oceanfront Homes, a Private White-Sand Beach, and Coastal Privacy Define this $45 Million Maui Estate](https://www.oceanhomemag.com/real-estate/two-oceanfront-homes-a-private-white-sand-beach-and-coastal-privacy-define-this-45-million-maui-estate/) _2026-08-11 · Melissa Gillespie · Ocean Home magazine_ Along one of Maui’s most coveted stretches of coastline, a rare two-parcel estate is bringing an extraordinary combination of privacy, scale, and direct ocean access to the market. Priced at $45 million, 4640 and 4650 Makena Road comprise more than 7,500 square feet of living space across 1.21 oceanfront acres, creating a secluded compound that \[…\] The post Two Oceanfront Homes, a Private… ## [Monsal Trail Half Marathon Saturday Opens A Peak District Running Weekend](https://runabc.co.uk/monsal-trail-half-marathon-saturday-opens-a-peak-district-running-weekend) _2026-08-11 · runABC North Newsdesk_ The Monsal Trail Half Marathon and 10K launch a weekend of racing through the spectacular Peak District National Park...