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Ready to kiss winter goodbye? Come out and celebrate with us as we usher out the winter season with a giant snowman effigy on the beach! A popular Shores & Islands Ohio winter festival is just around the corner – the 2025 Burning Snowman Fest in Port Clinton on February 22, 2025. On this episode, host Jill Bauer talks to committee member and event coordinator Chassey Miller about this celebration of winter, music, and charity. We learn how the Burning Snowman Fest began and how it raises tens of thousands of dollars for several local charities annually. Chassey tells us what to expect from this year’s event. It all starts with the free Family Freeze on Friday, February 21st – a kid-friendly version of the fest with fire dancers, ice carving demonstrations, and hot cocoa. Then for Saturday’s 21-and-over event, plan to utilize the free shuttles from many North Shores locations to get down to the festival grounds. Rock out all afternoon with a stellar line-up of live bands and DJ entertainment , plus food and beverage vendors and, of course, the main event. The grand finale is the fire show with the burning of a 30 ft. tall snowman accompanied by fire dancers. You won’t want to miss the winter party at the beach! Plan your visit at BurningSnowmanFest.com.

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As we usher in the month of February, Shores & Islands Ohio Social Media Manager Meaghan Reynolds joins host Jill Bauer to preview some of the amazing events and activities available throughout the month. She even previews a few giveaways coming up around Valentine’s Day.  Then, we chat with both the owner and the general manager of a new boutique hotel which opened recently in Marblehead, The Wave at Marblehead. Owner Allyson Robinson and GM Ainsley Rutkowski tell us all about this new getaway experience, waterfront view rooms and suites, an amazing outdoor space, and the special touches that make this local resort unique. An onsite restaurant offers 100% non-GMO ingredients sourced from local farms to create fresh and flavorful dishes. A great new place to dine and stay when visiting the region, just steps away from the Marblehead Lighthouse. The Wave is also a great location to host your special event. Learn more at WaveMarblehead.com.

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As January winds down, host Jill Bauer and special Shores & Islands Ohio guest, Assistant Marketing Director Jennifer Yochem, chat about all the fun events and activities to look forward to in February. From the Vermilion Ice A Fair to the Burning Snowman Festival in Port Clinton, we break down some of the upcoming fun events. We also discuss hidden gems, the arts, and other things to do this time of year and where people can find out what’s going on. (Hint, it’s SHORESandISLANDS.com!) Jill and Jen are then joined by David Kaman, proprietor of the all-new Downtown Sandusky Cedar Point Historical Museum. This new look at the history of our favorite amusement park is a museum within a museum, now located at the Merry-Go-Round Museum in Sandusky. Find out how David’s amazing Cedar Point memorabilia collection led to the world’s only museum dedicated to the amusement park we know and #LakeErieLove! Fans of Cedar Point, local history, and just really cool stuff, be sure to check out the Downtown Sandusky Cedar Point Historical Museum on your next visit to the area. Learn more at SanduskyCedarPointMuseum.org.

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Season two of The Shore Line continues and we’re so excited to be back and bringing you interesting interviews and information about the fun attractions, insightful people, unique small businesses, and welcoming communities of the Shores & Islands Ohio region. This week we’re chatting with Merry-Go-Round Museum executive director and curator, Kurri Lewis. Find out how a postage stamp inspired a carousel museum in an old post office and its connection to Cedar Point. Kurri also walks us through what you can experience when you visit today, including a spin on a 1939 Herschell Company carousel! He also tells us about the restoration work done at the museum and some of the events planned for 2025, including what’s on-tap for the museum’s 35th anniversary! A new feature this year is the museum-within-a-museum, the Downtown Sandusky Cedar Point Historical Museum, which is filled with Cedar Point memorabilia. Both museums are included in the price of admission. Learn more at www.MerryGoRoundMuseum.org.

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Thank you for joining us as we usher in season two of The SHORE Line! We’re looking forward to many great things in 2025 and hope you’ll stay along for the ride. Host Jill Bauer shares some highlights to watch for in the coming months – follow along on our social media platforms. Since we started Season One with a series on our indoor water park resorts, we wanted to revisit Kalahari Resorts & Conventions because they have a lot going on these days – from new water slides to delectable new restaurants, Sandusky Marketing Manager Amanda Davis joins us to tell us all about the resort’s recent updates. She tells us what’s good to eat, a new way to enjoy the water park, and why Kalahari makes the perfect winter getaway. Find winter deals and lodging packages, as well as more information at KalahariResorts.com/Ohio.

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Welcome to our 50th episode and the final of the year! Thank you so much for coming along for the ride! On today's episode we get to know new Shores & Islands Ohio Social Media Manager, Meaghan Reynolds. Host Jill Bauer asks Meaghan about her life and career and what brought her both to living and working in the Shores & Islands region. Then, we reflect on 2024 and the entire S&IO team shares their favorite memories from the year - a year that included a total solar eclipse, an IRONMAN race, and a whole lot of fun! Join us as we reminisce about the year that was and look forward to another spectacular year on the shores of Lake Erie. Don't miss a minute of the action while we take a brief holiday pause before season two - follow along with Meaghan on our social media platforms and find all the winter fun at SHORESandISLANDS.com. See you in 2025!

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Dashing through the snow….straight towards the end of the year! Today on The SHORE Line we’re chatting with Zach Cummins, co-owner and COO of Great Lakes Audio Visual, a full-service entertainment event production company based in Milan, Ohio. Zach tells us about the company’s many projects and capabilities and the events they’ve produced all over the country. We talk about why Shores & Islands Ohio makes a great home base for their business and the many different types of clients they can service, from intimate weddings to huge rock shows. In 2023 Zach and his business partner were inspired to bring First Night Sandusky to the region to help ring in the New Year. First Night Sandusky returns in 2024 with a full line-up of entertainment, family-friendly fun, food, and fireworks. Zach gives us the full rundown of what to expect this year. With two stages, indoor and outdoor activities, vendors, live musicians, and two fireworks celebrations (6 pm and Midnight), First Night Sandusky is a fabulous way to welcome 2025! Plan to ring in the New Year in Shores & Islands Ohio. Get the full schedule of activities and performances at FirstNightSandusky.com.

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‘Tis the Season to make holiday memories! In this episode, we talk to the entertainment team from Cedar Point Resorts about a couple of fun getaway or staycation ideas for the holiday season. We chat with Lisa Jones, Sam Fowler, and Tony Clark about all of the fun activities and special surprises at two local resorts. For families, there’s Castaway Christmas at Castaway Bay. Here, enjoy a tropical getaway highlighted by an indoor water park, but made festive with a number of events and shows held specifically for kids including visits with Santa, who is vacationing there himself. Plus, families have a unique way to celebrate the New Year with Noon Year’s Eve at Castaway Bay! Next, we talk about a cozy lodge getaway with Sawmill Creek Resort and their amazing Season of Joy celebration. Visit Sawmill Creek before the end of the year and enjoy fantastic holiday décor, free live entertainment, interactive workshops, and more. And, you do not have to be an overnight guest to enjoy these activities, so be sure to stop by when you’re out enjoying Shores & Islands Ohio this season. We also learn about the biggest New Year’s bash around, Toast of the North Coast! Tony chimes in to tell us why visiting both resorts are absolute must-do’s and how you can get your Cedar Point-related gifts online, including exclusive merchandise and season passes! Check out CedarPoint.com, CastawayBay.com, and SawmillCreekResort.com for more.

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Meet Ben Langan, 4th generation farmer looking to expand the family business and make it his own. Joining his family’s herb farm, Ben recently opened Mulberry Creek Winery. We learn all about how he became a wine maker and his experiences learning his craft with other local wineries. We hear about the different varieties being produced there, from red to white, dry to sweet. Langan also tells us about a new product coming soon – fruit-infused Mead, made with locally-sourced fruits and honey! Ben tells us what it’s like to visit his winery, which is now open year-round in Huron, Ohio. We also talk about his family’s legacy and an upcoming tradition, the annual Christkindlmarkt, held December 7-8, 2024. Vendors, traditional German foods, and glühwein fill the farm’s greenhouses. Learn where you can taste these new wines and pick up some for you or as a gift. Visit Mulberry Creek Winery today at MulberryCreek.com/Winery.

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 As we continue through the holiday season, host Jill Bauer is joined by Shores & Islands Ohio Visitor Services Manager Angie George to talk about some special holiday events and activities surrounding the Sandusky Christmas Market and special Saturday hours at the downtown Sandusky Welcome Center. Then, we travel back in time through Angie’s hobby, living history interpretation, to Historic Lyme Village in Bellevue, Ohio where she is a frequent volunteer and board member. Lyme Village Board President Tim Rife joins us to talk about tours offered at this 19th Century village and its 16 buildings. Plus, upcoming events such as the popular Victorian Christmas dinners, candlelit tours, and Christmas in the Village. Tim shares what he does for the organization, but also what he enjoys the most, which is playing Father Christmas! Both Tim and Angie educate us about this interesting historical attraction and their special events for young and old alike! Plan your visit or make reservations for these historical holiday happenings at LymeVillage.org.