- Jug Bay Opens New Overnight Cabins
Anne Arundel County has opened new overnight cabins to the public at Jug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary, adding the first public overnight accommodations at the Emory Waters Nature Preserve. The $5.6 million project includes eight cabins, a bathhouse, pavilion, picnic area and other upgrades designed to expand environmental education, ecological research and public access to one of the county’s most important natural areas.
- Blanca Flor To Close Downtown Annapolis Storefront
Blanca Flor Silver Jewelry will close its longtime Market Space storefront after more than 30 years in downtown Annapolis and continue as an online boutique. The shop, known for silver jewelry, gifts, tabletop pieces and home accents, will remain open through July 15 with a customer appreciation sale before shifting to online sales, pop-ups and future special shopping events.
- Annapolis Marine Art Gallery To Leave City Dock
Annapolis Marine Art Gallery, a Dock Street fixture since 1978, plans to close its City Dock storefront at the end of 2026 after reporting a sharp drop in business tied to the ongoing City Dock Revitalization and Flood Mitigation project. The gallery will move online as construction, fencing, parking changes, and reduced waterfront access continue to affect foot traffic in downtown Annapolis.
4. Visit Annapolis Releases June Events Guide
Visit Annapolis & Anne Arundel County has released its June things-to-do list, highlighting a busy month of arts, music, waterfront events, and community celebrations. Featured events include Anne Arundel Arts Month, Paint Annapolis, the Santa Maria Cup, and the Annapolis Juneteenth Parade & Festival.
5. VIVÂMEE Acquires South River And Queenstown Golf Properties
VIVÂMEE Hospitality has completed a $25 million acquisition of The Golf Club at South River near Annapolis and Queenstown Harbor Golf Resort on the Eastern Shore. The deal adds 54 holes of championship golf and more than 870 acres of waterfront and conservation-protected land to the company’s Mid-Atlantic hospitality portfolio, with plans for expanded golf, events, lodging, wellness, and resort experiences.
