The Boardwalk experienced a rare moment of genuine tension this morning when Mrs. Crumble discovered that the cinnamon shaker at The Salty Parrot was sounding hollow. For a shop that prides itself on the good nature of its patrons, a lack of spice is considered a high-level logistical failure.

The Banana Bay Town Council, led by the impeccably dressed Clara Holloway of Sugar Sands Boutique, convened this morning under the very trees currently causing a stir.