SEA CLIFF CELEBRATES SEA CLIFF WITH ANNUAL MINIMART

The morning overcast sky and early spritz of rain eventually gave way to a spectacular early autumn day this past October 2 as thousands from near and far turned out for this year's Sea Cliff Mini Mart.  And keeping with tradition, politicians schmoozed,  bands performed, and the pumpkin draught flowed, as residents and visitors strolled down Sea Cliff Avenue browsing and buying the wares of  more than 200 vendors selling everything from hand-crafted jewelry and Sea Cliff T-shirts, to colorful autumn wreaths and jars of honey to toys and Halloween costumes.  The street fair, held annually for 47 years,  featured live music in front of Fire House, Sherlock Homes Realty, and the Oak Room Tavern, as well as on some porches, driveways, backyards, and even in a barn, while local restaurants and bars offered fine food as well as autumn-themed thirst quenchers and other drinks. Candidates for state and federal office, both Democrat and Republican, in the dash to election day, only a month a way, were out in full force working the crowds, as election workers distributed bags emblazoned with bumper stickers and held signs in proud support. ​