LIVE - PLAY - SHOP

We - the residents and shop-keepers of Fire Island - welcome you to our island and would like to tell you a little bit about ourselves, our community and the island itself.

"Shopping spree!!" - you just said the magic words!

The Island
Fire Island, as it is today, arose from the ashes of the "old" Fire Island. The original island was founded by Vito Desoto and was a totally non-commercial or public residential island. In the latter part of April, 2007, Vito decided that it was time for him to close Fire Island. His decision to close the island was not easy for him and it was not a snap decision. However, he felt it was best for him and his life.

Carter Giacobini bought Fire Island from Vito and re-opened it on May 22nd 2007. Carter's desire to keep the island open and to make it self-sustaining led to the decision to make the island a mixed-zone island. The necessity to dedicate some of the island to income producing ventures was not out of shear monetary concerns. Additional activities and interest is a way of ensuring that the island stays vital and relevant.

The stores allowed many of the regulars of the old Fire Island to open shops and the residential area allowed many of the regulars to realize their desire to live on Fire Island. And, the public areas include a dance floor, pool area, campfire and pond (as the old Fire Island had similarly created spaces).
All of this, combined with daily events, live peformances and dj'd events make this one of the hottest places to call home and to meet up with friends for a fun night out!
As one of our reporters put it 'I was characterising this 34 year old in my mind as "A Man of Grand Vision",' Carter said he saw himself more as "A Man Who Just Likes to Build a Community". Having been there several times recently, whichever statement you agree with, he has succeeded in every way - amazing place and amazing man as its driving force.

Dana

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