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LIFE
July/August 2025
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The LIFE Brian Built
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Where the Ocean Meets the Plate
Given the incredible array of local seafood restaurants in this round-up, we think you’ll be hooked.
Sailing Free
Sail Cape Cod promotes personal growth by offering sailing programs that empower local youth and underserved communities.
Dinner with an Ever-changing View
Savor a meal with a unique view while vintage railcars take you by scenic shorelines and salt marshes.
Talent and Taste
With a prestigious James Beard nomination for Best New Restaurant in 2025, LUNE Restaurant in Dennis Port is just getting started.
The Rainbow Fleet
Colorful sails of the Nantucket Rainbow Fleet glide past Brant Point in a historic summer tradition.
Cape Kitchen: Grilling With A View
Our Cape Kitchen series continues as Kelly O’Connell shares a few of her favorite beachside treats!
From ACK to Athens: One Artist’s Journey with Nature
The work of artist Katherine Downey Miller tells a story using movement and light inspired by nature.
Game On!
More than just games, the Cape Adult Sports League brings young locals together, creating a sense of community.
Photo Portfolio: Life Through the Lens
See some of the amazing images captured by the participants in our annual photo contest.
Seaside Sentiments: Where is your bench?
Cape Cod Life readers share personal stories, feelings, and moments that capture the spirit of what this special place means.
Good Things in LIFE: No Strings Attached Lemoncello
Two friends “squeezed the day” and turned a classic into an irresistibly delicious idea.
Good Reads in LIFE: Cookbooks to help make your summer sizzle
Summer entertaining calls for recipes that celebrate fresh, seasonal ingredients served with flair and fun. These two cookbooks, by authors with local ties, deliver the coastal charm that will help you make unforgettable summer moments.
Gunk’holing: Sort Of A Working Vacation
This is the first Gunk’holing reprint I’m preparing since Brian passed away in May. I thought it would be fitting to recall a moment he described as “The best vacation…
Free Content: Local Businesses Share Insights About The Cape Cod Way of LIFE
Spotlight: The Village Toy Store
The Village Toy Store Is All About the Magic Of Fun For 27 years, The Village Toy Store in Brewster has been a beloved staple on Cape Cod, bringing joy,…
Spotlight: The Wee Packet
The Wee Packet A Cape Cod Tradition Since 1949 Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner • Gift Shoppe Tucked into the heart of Dennis Port at the corner of Depot Street…
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Wee Business, Mighty Following
Owners David and Megan Shortt help escort The Wee Packet in Dennis Port into its 75th year, leaning into its recipe for success that includes family, fun and of course, great food.
A weekend to remember…
Nantucket’s own Elin Hilderbrand gives reason to get away with friends in her new novel “The Five-Star Weekend.”
Ready, Set, Hang Ten
Since 2011, local surf school, Sugar Surf has been empowering women and encouraging the community to get out on the water.
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Michelle Romano has big plans for a production she’s created, set against the charming backdrop of Chatham.
The movie that still has us thinking twice about taking a dip in the ocean turns 50 this year.
Meet the ladies who are on a mission to clean up the Cape, one pond at a time.
Backyard chickens: a passing trend, a source of fresh eggs, a lesson in responsibility, or all three?
Cape Cod artist Jenny Kelley blurs the line between reality and art, showcasing her extraordinary talent.
Cape Cod isn’t just for the adults—come along for a tour of kid-friendly places hand-picked by a local.
The Village Garden Club of Dennis Tour offers a look into some of the Cape’s most stunning landscapes and grounds.
