🌱Shirley-Mastic Daily: Seafood Munchies At New Oceanview + Happenings

Hello all! I'm back in your inbox this morning with everything you need to know about what's happening these days in town.

First, today's weather:

Periods of sun; not as warm. High: 78, low: 67.

Here are the top 4 stories in Shirley-Mastic today:

1. New Tiki Joe's Oceanview restaurant is now open, serving seafood munchies at Smith Point Beach in Shirley. The new eatery opens on Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, from 5-9 p.m., serving classic dishes inspired by Tiki Joe's menu. (Greater Long Island)
2. Suffolk Police is asking public help to identify two women who stole merchandise from the Famous Footwear shoe store on Montauk Highway in Shirley. A cash reward is being offered for whomever gives information that leads to an arrest. (News12)
3. Bring your talents to the Mastic Recreation Center on July 8 at the "Illustrators Workshop" program. Participants will have fun drawing and sketching with Mr. Casper at 4 p.m. (MMSCL)
4. A poll released by Monmouth University shows the number of Americans struggling financially has increased by two digits since last year. According to the research, the big enemy is inflation and gas prices, along with "the federal government’s actions are hurting them." (News12)

Today in Shirley-Mastic:

• Playspace — Mastics Moriches Shirley Community Library. (9 a.m.)
• Parachute Play at Mastic Rec. (10 a.m.)
• Critter Corner at CREEC Nature Center. (4 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Patch: "Here's what to do if your home insurance premium is rising too quickly. Changing
  providers, bundling policies, and updating your coverage are a few ways to help save money." (Patch)
• Patch: "A woman died in a Lindenhurst crash Sunday night, Suffolk County police said. A 23-year-old woman was driving a 2009 Toyota sedan westbound on Sunrise Highway at about 11 p.m. when the vehicle turned left onto southbound Straight Path and was struck on the passenger side by an eastbound 2020 Honda SUV, police said." (Patch)
• Suffolk Times: "Scenes from July 4 celebrations in Southold this weekend, including fireworks in Orient and the return of the Southold Village Merchants’ parade." (Suffolk Times via Instagram)

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• Club Z! In-Home Tutoring (Details)
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Thanks for following along and staying informed! I'll be in your inbox tomorrow morning with another update.

— Debora Whitehead

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