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Paul Jones III, a well-known member of the South Fork community who worked as a real estate agent with The Corcoran Group, was just 40.

Sag Harbor’s Don Lemon Sells Harlem Condo for $1.5 Million — with a Little Help from His Realtor Fiancé! [People]
Finally, Almost Move-in day at East Hampton Town’s First Affordable Condos [Newsday]
‘Bleeding Money’ Southampton Cinema Owner Keeps Looking To Sell [27East]
Riverside Redevelopment Going Slowly Amid COVID, Sewage Treatment Concerns [Riverhead News Review]
Town Board Mulls Montauk Highway Bypass in Hampton Bays [27East]
Southold Town Looking to Preserve Nearly 65 Acres of Cutchogue Farmland [Suffolk Times]
Riverhead to Designate Its First Heritage Area, Spotlighting the African-Americn Settlers of Bell Town in Aquebogue [RiverheadLOCAL]
Safety to Be Studied at Popular Springs ‘Dog’ Park [The East Hampton Star]

From Pulitzer-Prize winner John Steinbeck’s former Sag Harbor home being listed for nearly $18 million to a new organizational business in the Hamptons, read the top stories of the week.

The property at 150 First Neck Lane, in the heart of the estate section, sold on Friday, February 21. Listed with Douglas Elliman’s Michaela Keszler, the last asking was $11.95 million.

A unique property that sits in a prestigious location “between the bridges” just sold, making it the most expensive deal to close in the area so far this year.

Move-in ready homes are continuing to draw the most attention and activity. Some are even being offered fully furnished, making them even more appealing to buyers looking to use or rent right away. 

Through their business, Professional Organizers of the Hamptons, both ladies hope to create harmonious living  and work spaces for others.

Laura Ahrens and Eva Cruz, the ladies behind Professional Organizers of The Hamptons, offered these tips for staying organized this year.  

Today is Deadline for Comments on South Fork Wind Farm Environmental Report [East End Beacon]
Developer Proposes 22-House Subdivision in Place Of Tennis Club In Westhampton Beach [27East]
Town, Residents on Board with Montauk Skate Park Remodel [Newsday]
East Hampton’s Candice Bergen buys $2M Upper East Side Co-op [6sqft.com]
Compass to Acquire Bold New York [The Real Deal]
Insights Into Sotheby’s International Realty’s 2021 Luxury Outlook Report [Forbes]
Home Prices Soar in Newly Hot Hamptons Locales as Buyers Stay Closer to NYC [Newsday]
Lumber Prices Notch Records on Building, Remodeling Boom [WSJ]
Ellen Hermanson Foundation Tickled Pink Benefit Offers Laughs, Honors Behind The Hedges Editor and Others in Media [Dan’s Papers]
Neil Patrick Harris and David Burtka’s $5.5 Million Estate is Another World – See Inside [Hello!]

Dylan Eckardt, better known as the “Prince of Montauk,” has just snagged what could be one of the biggest exclusives in Hamptons history.