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Top 5 Stories Of Summer 2013

A look back at some of the news that made headlines in the Hamptons this summer.

With Labor Day ushering in the unofficial end of summer 2013, Patch reflects on the top five summer stories we covered in the Hamptons.

Get Wild Party Honors Animal Advocates
Kicking things off, the Hampton Bays Animal Rescue held a benefit bash in June to recognize Hamptons leaders in the fight to protect and defend animals. Well-known animal rights activists, such as Beth Ostrosky Stern and husband Howard Stern gathered at the home of NBC anchor Chuck Scarborough for the event and Patch was there to photograph the event. 

Stay Safe, Borrow A Life Jacket From Sea Tow
To help cut down on tragic incidents and ensure safer water activities this summer, Sea Tow created a life jacket borrowing program. The sea distress response company provided the jackets for vessels carrying extra guests during the summer months just before the July 4th holiday. 

Volunteers Keep Tabs On Ancient Creatures
Over 60 volunteers spent their early summer nights in July at Pikes Beach, not sitting in beach chairs watching the sun set, but instead getting their hands dirty, catching and tagging hundreds of horseshoe crabs. Read all about their experience by clicking the headline.

Lemonade Stand Sales To Benefit Wildlife Center Of The Hamptons
Two kids from Hampton Bays were on a mission this past July to raise money for the Wildlife Center of the Hamptons while helping area residents cool off with a cold cup of lemonade. Click the headline to read more.

Foundation To Release First Sea Turtles Of The Season
The Riverhead Foundation released five sea turtles back into the wild back in July — the first rehabilitated turtles to be set free over the season. 

The turtles, Banzai, Sebastian, Cody, Tommy the Turtle and Doc were sent off at the Ponquogue Beach in Hampton Bays. 

The turtles all arrived at the foundation after they were found over the winter suffering from profound cold stunning otherwise known as hypothermia. Read more by clicking the headline. 



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