About this episode

The episode covers recent adventures in Suffolk County, maritime history, and community events on Long Island, featuring a guest from the Bay Shore Restaurant Committee.

This week on the Long Island Tea Podcast, Stacy and Sharon catch listeners up on their recent adventures across Suffolk County, from delivering Suffolk 250 Passports to local students and attending the U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills to teasing several exciting remote podcast recordings coming up in the weeks ahead. They also dive into the stories shaping summer on Long Island, including the growth of beloved community events, waterfront destinations, maritime history, Fire Island's cultural significance, Long Island's thriving food scene, and the people helping make the region such a special place to live, work, and visit. #ShowUsYourLongIslander This week's spotlight features Mike McElwee of the Bay Shore Restaurant Committee, who reflects on the remarkable growth of Alive by the Bay as the event enters its ninth summer season. Mike shares how the initiative began in 2017, the impact it has had on the Bay Shore community, and what visitors can look forward to during this year's events on June 30, July 14, July 28, and August 11. Show us YOUR Long Islander by sending us a DM or emailing spillthetea@discoverlongisland.com. #LongIslandRevolutionaryRoots This week we're taking to the…

People in this episode

Hosts: Stacy, Sharon

Guest: Mike McElwee

Topics covered

• maritime history
• community events
• food scene
• summer adventures
• local culture

Keywords

• Suffolk County
• U.S. Open
• Alive by the Bay
• maritime history
• Fire Island
• Long Island
• community events
• sailing excursions

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Bay Shore Restaurant Committee

Places: Suffolk County, Shinnecock Hills, Fire Island, Port Jefferson Harbor, Long Island

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