SouthCoast Will Enjoy Late Sunsets Starting Today

Once you hit mid-May, it seems like the rollercoaster has reached the top of the hill and you're gearing up for the drops, twists and turns of excitement that are coming your way.

Inching Closer to Summertime

Graduations are happening, the end of the school year is nearing and everyone is itching for the unofficial start of summer.

One thing's for sure, people on the SouthCoast will be pleased to know that today (May 16) marks a huge day for morale: the first 8 p.m. sunset of the season!

Plus, it's on a Friday. You now have another reason to love the day (in addition to wrapping up the work week and yelling "TGIF!").

We've had some cool weather/space moments to look forward to, but nothing seems to brighten our moods quite like longer days.

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Make the Most of the Longer Days

Take advantage of it. Make more plans, enjoy an outdoor fire in your firepit, feel more comfortable at your child's baseball game or wiggle your toes in the sand a little while longer when you're at the beach.

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There's even more daylight to enjoy some of the great restaurants we have on the SouthCoast. Al fresco dining and live entertainment are far more enjoyable when you can watch a sunset at the same time.

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Simply put, more sunshine is an instant mood booster.