My connection to coastal living is deeply personal—it’s part of who I am and how I see the world. Growing up on Long Island and in New York, I was surrounded by water and developed a lifelong appreciation for the unique lifestyle that comes with living near the coast. From the Atlantic Ocean and Long Island Sound to the bays, harbors, inlets, rivers, and beaches that shaped my childhood, the water was always an important part of my life.

That co...