Businesses
Legacy Business Spotlight: Annapolis Maritime Museum & Park
What started as an oyster packing plant has morphed into a world-class maritime museum on the banks of Back Creek in Annapolis. Along the way, it was a restaurant, a historical society, was essentially ruined by Tropical Storm Isabel, rebuilt and hit the ground running. Today it is an interactive museum with a second campus […]
Annapolis Sailing School celebrates 60 years
Annapolis Sailing School, the first recreational sailing school for adults in the nation, celebrated its 60th year in business at its beautiful Bembe Beach location in Annapolis, Maryland on July 4, 2019. “When I purchased Annapolis Sailing School five years ago, I was well aware of its legacy and high-quality sailing experience,” said Rick Nelson, who […]
Annapolis Yacht Sales brings in the accolades
Mid-Atlantic yacht and brokerage Annapolis Yacht Sales welcomed summer by announcing a trio of recent achievements: the receipt of the Lagoon Americas 2019 Best Distributor Award, a new partnership with Navigare Yachting’s charter program, and the addition of the Four Winns line to its power boat offerings. AYS was awarded the Lagoon Americas 2019 Best […]
More Summer of fun at Zachary’s Jewelers
Have you noticed the fun windows at Zachary’s Jewelers on Main Street in Annapolis? The summer of fun? We did. We were curious and asked…. When I was a little girl growing up in Annapolis, I would love when my mom would take me downtown to go shopping. We would always stop in the GC […]
Live Water Foundation announces new partnership with HACA
Live Water Foundation is a local non-profit in Annapolis founded by Brian Meyer, who was also a founding partner of Capital SUP. The Mission of the Live Water Foundation is to inspire and empower people and organizations and to facilitate watersports programs to improve the health, wellness, and environment of area communities. Yesterday, Meyer announced […]
Leadership Anne Arundel announces new Board members
Leadership Anne Arundel has announced the following new Board members who began their terms on July 1, 2019. Leadership Anne Arundel, founded in 1993, is the premier leadership training and networking institute in Anne Arundel County. The mission of LAA is to provide people of diverse backgrounds with the education, resources and networks necessary to […]
Legacy Business Spotlight: à la mode intimates
Since 2003, à la mode intimates has been providing relief to women. Seventy percent of women are wearing ill-fitting bras! Pattiy Platt and Rebecca Ulrich-Dodson have been correcting that at à la mode. Along the way, they have managed to win some national awards, and give back to the community by either recycling material or providing gently used bras to […]
Game of Thrones inspires local chef. Chef’s Table Wine Dinner is coming
The popular HBO series Game of Thrones has inspired everything from music to video games. Now, add to that list a menu for a one-night-only Chef’s Table Wine Dinner at Blackwall Hitch in Annapolis. While watching Game of Thrones, Chef Mente Lawson became interested in the practice of representing the family houses with sigils- painted symbols that represent various characteristics […]
A peek at Bozzuto’s new condos at 141 West Street
West Street was once known as “the wrong side of town”, but with the support and enthusiasm of the local community, this part of the city has moved forward with efforts to develop and revitalize the area; West141 by The Bozzuto Group is testament to this, as the first new construction in a decade. Bozzuto, […]
Annapolis Boat Shows gearing up for their big 50th anniversary
While boaters enjoy the start of the boating season, Annapolis Boat Shows is busy planning their iconic fall international boat shows. Celebrating its 50th year, the United States Sailboat Show will take place October 10-14, 2019 on miles of docks and offer acres of exhibits for thousands of cruisers, sailors, and new boaters from around […]
Legacy Business Spotlight: Annapolis Marine Art Gallery
Since 1979, the Annapolis Marine Art Gallery has provided the best of marine art to the Mid-Atlantic collector community. Located at City Dock in Annapolis, the gallery is open seven days a week. Their featured artists include: John Barber, Willard Bond, Patrick O’Brien, Paul Landry, John Ruseau, and the originals and limited edition prints of renowned […]
WOW! Chesapeake Bay Beach Club celebrating 20 years
Following 35 years of waterfront and hotel development from Florida to Cape Cod, John Wilson brought his experience and vision to the Eastern Shore. In the late nineties, Wilson acquired a site just south of the Bay Bridge in Stevensville, Maryland. This 7-acre parcel of land would become the award-winning leader of waterfront weddings, events […]
More Summer of fun at Zachary’s Jewelers
Have you noticed the fun windows at Zachary’s Jewelers on Main Street in Annapolis? The summer of fun? We did. We were curious and asked…. When I was a little girl growing up in Annapolis, I would love when my mom would take me downtown to go shopping. We would always stop in the GC […]
Best online shopping reviews for 2019
These days many people never go to shops. It is possible to do all our shopping online in different stores and simply have the goods delivered to our door. While there are many online retailers it is not always easy to find a reputable store where your data will be safe, and your goods delivered […]
Crosby named “Top Workplace” by WaPo for third straight year
For the third consecutive year, Crosby Marketing Communications has been named to The Washington Post’s list of “Top Workplaces.” One of the nation’s leading independent communications firms, Crosby was one of only 152 employers in the Washington region to earn a spot on the 2019 list. The Top Workplaces recognition is based solely on employee […]
Legacy Business Spotlight: Carrol’s Creek Cafe
Since 1983, Carrol’s Creek Cafe has been serving up some of the best food in Annapolis from their decks overlooking the Annapolis Harbor. We sat down with Jeff Jacobs, the owner and operator to talk about the beginnings, how he grew from picking up cigarette butts from the deck to owning and operating one of […]
Alliance Marine Group joins United Yacht Sales in Stevensville office
United Yacht Sales, the world’s largest professional yacht brokerage firm with more than 150 yacht brokers worldwide, is pleased to announce that the Alliance Marine Group has joined the United team as its own division. The Alliance Marine Group has been a successful yacht brokerage and management firm in the Chesapeake Bay area since 2005. […]
The Cyphers Agency adds to growing staff
Integrated marketing agency, The Cyphers Agency, announces additions to its public relations, account and creative departments. Danielle “Dani” Merritts has been hired as an account coordinator to support the strategy behind the agency’s diverse client engagements. Dani will join numerous accounts, including: Kay Apartments; the Flexible Packaging Association, which educates consumers on the benefits of […]
Crosby Marketing Communications wins two PRSA Anvil Awards
Crosby Marketing Communications has won two awards in the Silver and Bronze Anvil competition of the Public Relations Society of America. One of the most prestigious awards programs in the communications industry, the Anvils honor public relations programs that address communications challenges with outstanding skill and creativity. Crosby received a Silver Anvil Award of Excellence […]
Legacy Business Spotlight: Zachary’s Jewelers
I did not know that Steve Samaras got his start on Main Street selling jewelry for a store called Alexanders! I knew about the Zachary’s Jewelers that had a bad fire and ultimately rebuilt at the foot of Main Street. But there is a lot more. We talk to Steve Samaras, the owner of Zachary’s […]
No better way to keep cool in July than a sail on the Schooner Woodwind
It’s the official first day of summer and things are heating up. With July coming on keep cool with a sail on the Schooner Woodwind! Visitor or local, we can’t recommend the Woodwind highly enough. Even the salty sailor needs to sit back and let someone else man the helm every now and then. And […]
Take Someone Sailing Day is this weekend!
Plan to join The Annapolis Waterfront & Sailing Center and SpinSheet Magazine as they enlist sailors all over the Chesapeake Bay to Take Someone Sailing on Saturday, June 22. The new Take Someone Sailing Day encourages as many local skippers as possible to invite people who haven’t been sailing before to come onboard and experience […]
