A reprise in honor of the Sea Bright icon known as Dizzy Dave on his 70th birthday … There’s a birthday fundraiser going on for Dizzy Dave with a goal set for $4,000 to help him out. So far, $1,175 has been raised. Click here to contribute to making Dave’s 70th monumental. “Dave turns 70 on July 5th and it would be really nice for him to feel the love of all the people who know him in our wonderful town that takes care of its own,” said David Van Vliet, the organizer.

Nothing says local and summer quite like a glimpse into the past of a Sea Bright icon in his local beach element, albeit a likely polar bear plunge scenario here.

The focus is on the friendly guy who’s been around the towns, specifically Sea Bright, seemingly forever — Dizzy Dave. People tend to clamor to strike a pose with him.

We don’t think anyone knows his real name, but no matter. An icon is an icon. And there’s a way to start a weather-perfect summer weekend and it doesn’t get any better than a motivational photo to party on and be happy from Dizzy Dave.

This photo comes from the Facebook archives of longtime Rumsonite and Monmouth Beacher Joanne DiStefano Garelli. What’s going on here? We’re not quite sure. Some sort of plunge?

But, hey, the best way to start a summer weekend is with a seasoned Sea Brighter at what looks like locals’ haunt. Donovan’s, perhaps?

How do you revel in a good summer weekend? Your iconic spot?

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