Sayville Garden Club Names 6 Beautification Award Winners

3 homeowners and 3 local businesses were recognized for gardens and landscaping that beautify Sayville-area communities.

By Kepherd Daniel, Patch Staff

Aug 27, 2026 3:45 PM EDT

Stu Parker’s Astor Drive yard in Sayville, highlighted by a working water wheel, received a 2026 Sayville Garden Club Beautification Award. (Courtesy Sayville Garden Club Beautification Committee)

SAYVILLE, NY — The Sayville Garden Club has announced the recipients of its 2026 Beautification Awards, recognizing three homeowners and three local businesses for their landscaping and gardens.

Kerry and Bill Alessi received an award for their yard on Foster Avenue in Sayville, while Stu Parker was honored for his Astor Drive property in Sayville, which features a working water wheel.

Kerry and Bill Alessi received a 2026 Sayville Garden Club Beautification Award for their Foster Avenue property in Sayville. (Courtesy Sayville Garden Club Beautification Committee)

Amy and Tom Badamo were also recognized for their gardens on Weeks Street in Blue Point.

Tom and Amy Badamo received a 2026 Sayville Garden Club Beautification Award for their Weeks Street gardens in Blue Point. (Courtesy Sayville Garden Club Beautification Committee)

The club also honored three businesses for their landscaping: Saturday Candy Co. on Gillette Avenue in Sayville, owned by Julia Brandt; Karasmatic Day Spa on Montauk Highway in Bayport, owned by Kara Morris; and Viva la Vida Restaurant on Montauk Highway in Oakdale, owned by Joel Salas.

"We appreciate all the work that goes into creating and maintaining these gardens, which contribute so much beauty to our communities," the Sayville Garden Club said.

Viva la Vida Restaurant owner Joel Salas is pictured with the restaurant's 2026 Sayville Garden Club Beautification Award. The restaurant is located on Montauk Highway in Oakdale. (Courtesy Sayville Garden Club Beautification Committee)

Karasmatic Day Spa owner Kara Morris and staff are pictured with the business's 2026 Sayville Garden Club Beautification Award. The spa is located on Montauk Highway in Bayport.(Courtesy Sayville Garden Club Beautification Committee)

Saturday Candy Co. manager Ali Strobel is pictured with the business's 2026 Sayville Garden Club Beautification Award. The Gillette Avenue business in Sayville is owned by Julia Brandt. (Courtesy Sayville Garden Club Beautification Committee)