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Second Summer is Almost Here

Luke is 7 years old and loves going to the beach all summer long. His favorite thing to do is to go boogie boarding late in the day near Dog Beach when hardly anyone else is out - between 6-7pm (note the photo above). He likes to catch waves without any competition. Without any introduction from his parents, Luke has figured out that Coronado beaches are packed during the day and that he needs to 'think like a local' to avoid the crowds.

Good news locals...Second Summer, also known as Local's Summer, starts in just a few weeks as many off-island schools start even earlier than Coronado schools. In fact, rumor has it that many Arizona schools start next week...can they really start that soon?

So from mid-August to the end of September, enjoy the warm days and a little less congestion as you walk, ride and drive around Coronado. It won't matter to Luke whether it's crowded or not, just don't snake his waves down at Dog Beach.

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Comment by Hank Ganster on August 6, 2012 at 8:34am: According to the Scottsdale Unified School District calendar, the first day of classes is Wednesday, Aug. 8th!

Comment by eCoronado on August 6, 2012 at 8:37am: Hank - wow, that IS early!

Comment by Jim Rohn on August 6, 2012 at 8:57am: the city of Phoenix has a "traditional" start, the 1st Monday in September, while Scottsdale and the Paradise Valley schools (both service the city of scottsdale) start the 8th of August ...

Comment by T W on August 6, 2012 at 10:54am: Schools here in Missouri start August 14th.

Comment by Gerin Canin on August 6, 2012 at 1:57pm: yea for second summer!

Comment by Julie Overstreet on August 6, 2012 at 7:40pm: You think Aug 8 is early....we moved from Coronado to HI and my daugther's school started July 30!

Comment by Jeanette C Aguilar on August 7, 2012 at 12:09pm: I remember when we used to live in Coronado in the 70's and 80's. My kids where all just growing up and avid surfers. I remember my oldest son used to get up and do his paper route at the Coronado shores and then go surfing before school. He didn't wait for summer or second summers he did it year round.

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