Boardwalks, Beaches & Bookstores

This week on the Long Island Tea Podcast, Sharon and Stacy recap Sharon's inspiring appearance at the Schneps Connects Long Island event, where she shared Discover Long Island's mission and the powerful impact tourism has on our region. They also chat about the Partnership Team's interactive presentation to the entire Discover Long Island staff and celebrate Stacy's well-deserved promotion to Chief Strategy Officer after stepping up as an incredible leader helping shape the organization's vision and future. Plus, they're talking Long Island creators making an impact, one of the world's rarest ecosystems, hometown brands, summer festivals, lighthouse history, exciting new ways to explore the East End, and so much more happening across Long Island.

#ShowUsYourLongIslander

This week's spotlight features Long Island creator Katherine Schiro, whose authentic fashion, motherhood, and body positivity content has inspired more than 600,000 followers while encouraging women to embrace confidence at every stage of life.

Show us YOUR Long Islander by sending us a DM or emailing spillthetea@discoverlongisland.com.

#HiddenGemsUncorked

This week we're exploring the Dwarf Pine Plains in the Long Island Central Pine Barrens, one of the world's rarest ecosystems where unique pitch pine forests and scenic trails create an unforgettable outdoor adventure.

#LongIslandLife

Sharon and Stacy finish the sentence, "You know you're on Long Island when..." before chatting GOAT USA's hometown success, August festivals and fairs, new direct weekday train service to Montauk, Cedar Island Lighthouse's restoration, Honor Flight Long Island, Northport Books' anniversary, Shark Shack's return, Jones Beach's historic bathhouse reopening, and our newest guide to Long Island's best boardwalks and beach trails.

#ThisWeekendOnLongIsland

From farmers markets and sunset sails to family shows, live music, and Taylor Swift tributes, we're sharing some of the best events happening across Long Island this weekend, with even more at discoverlongisland.com/events.

#CelebriTEA

Knicks legend Walt "Clyde" Frazier makes a stop on Long Island, while Stacy shares a fun connection to Mike DelGuidice and Northport's own Wheatus during a memorable concert story.

This episode is sponsored by East End Getaway, your go-to guide for discovering the best experiences, hidden gems, and unforgettable escapes across Long Island’s East End.

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