Jersey Shore town faces beach box shortage amid tight budget, strong summer demand

Wildwood Crest Mayor Don Cabrera said the borough must prioritize rising municipal costs over the revenue-generating storage ...
Finance & Commerce

Australia’s iconic beach boxes sell for more than average home

Beach boxes date back to 19th century Victoria-era modesty laws. Some Melbourne boxes sell for over $660,000. Boxes lack bedrooms, plumbing, electricity but offer beachfront views. Limited supply and ...
Hartford Courant

Australia’s iconic beach boxes lack the comforts of home but can cost more than a house

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — The iconic, brightly painted coastal sheds in and around Melbourne, Australia, are a quirky real estate mix: absolute beachfront views, but lacking basic features including ...
San Diego Union-Tribune

Mission Beach resident finds artistic expression in painting utility boxes

Painting beach scenes on Mission Beach utility boxes has its perks. For Tina Verburgt, it’s a chance to use her artistic skills to beautify her neighborhood. She initially volunteered for the job ...
Times Union

Australia's iconic beach boxes lack the comforts of home but can cost more than a house

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — The iconic, brightly painted coastal sheds in and around Melbourne, Australia, are a quirky real estate mix: absolute beachfront views, but lacking basic features including ...