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News••July 20, 2023
Legal Action Withdrawn After DOT Puts LBI Region Road Work on Hiatus
Work to remove equipment and materials from the gateway to Long Beach Island, as part of winding down the final phase of the N.J. Department of Transportation’s Causeway expansion and rehab project…
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Arts & Entertainment••July 20, 2023
Variety of Free Summer Programs and Events Yet to Come in Long Beach Township
Summer is in full swing in Long Beach Township, and the calendar of events at Bayview Park and the 68th Street ocean beach, both in Brant Beach, is chock-full through August. Check out one or more of…
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News••July 20, 2023
Grant Will Aid Stockton Biologists in Tagging NJ Harbor Seals for the First Time
Beginning this December, a grant of nearly $700,000 will give Stockton University faculty members, staff and students a unique opportunity to examine a local population of harbor seals via a…
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Arts & Entertainment••July 20, 2023
Connecticut Pro Lights Up the Field at Celebrate Cecily Tourney
Whether it’s the American Mini Golf Alliance’s Matterhorn International Pro-Am, the U.S. Pro Mini Golf Association’s Masters in Myrtle Beach or some smaller-scale tournament, Mark Novicki is in it to…
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News••July 20, 2023
Holgate Taxpayers Association Unveils ‘Fly Bye’ Campaign
As the Holgate Taxpayers Association points out, many visitors to the southern section of Long Beach Island have no idea what to make of those strange black boxes they see here and there. The HTA, as…
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Business••July 20, 2023
Enter Great Bay Outfitters, for Paddle, Pedal or Power
Color pops from the front yard of the sport’s latest kayaks displayed at Great Bay Outfitters, new to Radio Road in Little Egg Harbor. The back picture window opens to a view of baitfish leaping in…
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Arts & Entertainment••July 20, 2023
The Rockets Bring Explosive Energy to Nardi’s Tavern
The Rockets, a dynamic multigenerational cover band with a legacy spanning nearly 40 years, delivered an electrifying performance at Nardi’s Tavern in Haven Beach Friday night. With a captivating…
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Columns••July 20, 2023
Easy Honey Sweetens Up Summer at Bird & Betty’s
Hailing from Charleston, S.C., national indie band Easy Honey made Beach Haven a celebrated stop on its East Coast Surf Tour, bringing a wave of new, alternative energy with it.
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Arts & Entertainment••July 20, 2023
Union Market to Hold Music, Arts Fest for DDBCF
On Aug. 13, The Union Market and Gallery in Tuckerton invites all to enjoy a full day of music and arts right on beautiful Tuckerton Creek to benefit David’s Dream and Believe Cancer Foundation.
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News••July 19, 2023
Ship Bottom Volunteer Fire Co. Launches Recruitment Campaign
A new website dedicated to recruiting volunteers is just one way the Ship Bottom Volunteer Fire Co. is using a $441,600 federal grant aimed at earmarking funds directly to fire departments and…
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News••July 19, 2023
Mystic Islands Casino Converting Solely to Liquor Store
After 59 years, Mystic Islands Casino – a restaurant, bar and liquor store on Mathistown Road in Little Egg Harbor – closed the doors to the restaurant portion of the business Monday.
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Columns••July 19, 2023
Online Complaints Make Pure Comedy; Every Element of Summer Surf at Once
Last Sunday, we were out to breakfast at a mainland spot north of LBI. Just after our food arrived, the friendly waiter/owner of the spot asked if we needed anything else.
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Arts & Entertainment••July 19, 2023
Why the Rock Lobsters Cover Band Looks a Lot Like Local Punk Band Figured Out
The Rock Lobsters, a local cover band, will play the Sun Harbor Grill in Barnegat this Friday. They’re a staple at area bars, and anyone who spends enough time in watering holes on weekends has…
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Arts & Entertainment••July 19, 2023
Mike Marino and Xtreme Queen Coming to Surflight
It is the middle of summer on LBI so, to quote the classic song, “the joint is jumpin’, it’s really jumpin’.”
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Arts & Entertainment••July 19, 2023
Southern Regional Administrators Take Another Hack at Jen’s Links
It’s all for fun and never malicious, but Craig Henry loves to talk trash. Two years ago, when he first challenged me, he did it. Last year, he did it. Prior to our “Can You Beat Biggy?” rematch on…
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Arts & Entertainment••July 19, 2023
La Stella Brothers
STYLE: Not too harsh, not too mellow. Live looping, intricate playing, vast repertoire, pristine vibe.
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Arts & Entertainment••July 19, 2023
Little Bungalow, Big Style: Accessorize Like a Pro
Summer dressing should be easy, fun, and effortlessly stylish. Little Bungalow in Surf City, owned by seasoned stylist Alexandria Roth, brings the latest trends in summer accessories to take any…
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Sports••July 19, 2023
Tournaments End for Stafford Baseball, Softball Squads
The road ended for four Stafford Little League baseball and softball squads during the past nine days, two in the state tournament and two in Section 4 tourneys.
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Arts & Entertainment••July 19, 2023
Des & the Swagmatics
STYLE: A Swagmatics show is a genre-bending adventure built upon the “Prince”-iple of fearless virtuosity, all eras of R&B, New Jack Swing, classic reggae, rock, funk, pop and ’80s synth.
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News••July 19, 2023
OCC Partnership Promotes Social Justice Education
Ocean County College, along with the OCC Foundation, is currently partnering with the Social Justice Academy at Monmouth University for a two-week immersive experience for teaching professionals.
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Arts & Entertainment••July 19, 2023
Screaming Broccolli
STYLE: High-energy danceable covers of classic and modern rock, ’80s-’90s rewinds and current hits.
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Arts & Entertainment••July 19, 2023
Verdict
STYLE: Soca (soul + calypso) and nourishing funk and reggae, plus pop songs and Latin hits from such Caribbean artists as Elvis Crespo and Celia Cruz, all delivered with polished energy.
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Business••July 19, 2023
New Digs for Antique Shop Will Be in West Creek
The “Closed” sign notifies; the merchandise outside illustrates – due to interior flooding, Antique Peddler at 4000 Long Beach Blvd., Brant Beach is closing permanently at that location. Fortunately…
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News••July 19, 2023
Donate Socks to LBI Kiwanis Happy Feet Drive
Looking to buy some socks for yourself? Grab another pair or more for the Kiwanis of LBI’s eighth annual “Happy Feet” drive, which recently began and runs through early December.
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News••July 19, 2023
Xylazine Causes Horrible, Unexplainable Wounds
Third and final installment in a series.
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Opinion••July 19, 2023
Beach Trash-Picking Yields Multiple Rewards
I’ve been coming to my family’s house in Brant Beach, which my grandfather designed and had built in 1936, since my first summer (1960). Probably the first beachcombing I did was on all fours; I…
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News••July 19, 2023
State Invests in ‘Some College, No Degree’ Student Engagement Initiative
In an effort to empower and support New Jerseyans who left college before completing their degrees, the Office of the Secretary of Higher Education recently hosted an event to discuss the “Some…
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News••July 19, 2023
SOMC Awarded in Stroke Treatment Guidelines Status
Southern Ocean Medical Center in Manahawkin is among the Hackensack Meridian Health hospitals that are being recognized for their “readiness to respond and care for stroke patients,” the hospital…
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Opinion•July 19, 2023
Annoying Sunshade
This letter is in response to Chris Gengaro of The Dunes regarding the Shibumi beach umbrella (“Safer Sunshade,” 7/12).
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News••July 19, 2023
Support Group for Veterans Meets at the Moose
Jeff’s Camp: A Home for Heroes is sponsoring a monthly veterans support group on the fourth Monday of each month beginning at 6 p.m. at the Beach Haven Moose, located at 120 Route 72 in Manahawkin.…
