I dont know if you need to spend a day at Tedd's -hes still around-just go to his house ,get what you need and enjoy back at your hotel-or some special place..
The blue hole out by brighton beach is a really nice day spent..
Pelican Bar is always a cool day trip to do(maybe include with black river boat ride)
Not sure about what kind of shopping-if it be groceries, etc there is a hi-lo in town...for gifts, etc theirs the craft market.
Yes there is a Scotia bank (good place to use the atm) and a burger king...I wouldn't say its gotten more commercial just alot more built up..
As far as meeting people-theres all kind of bars everywhere- i rec you take a route taxi up to Canoe for exc food and drink -have some exc.food at De-bar one nite (best jerk imo)and then further up to LTU for lunch one day(killer view and nice vibes)and then theres always Miyard with its 24 hour parade of all types...
As you can see am more into the cliff area-am sure others have suggestions-esp with regards to places to hang on the beach,,
