Business
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•July 12, 2023
Lang’s Smokes Is Far More Than Cigs and Cigars
Lang’s Smokes, a new business located at 2602 Long Beach Blvd. in Ship Bottom, has a rather misleading name.
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•July 5, 2023
Book a Custom Boat Ride
Long Beach Island Sunset Cruises is a family-owned and operated charter boat service based in Surf City, where Brian and Calli Casey have grown their business since 2019 to accommodate three…
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•July 5, 2023
Down Home Soul Food Arrives in Barnegat
A new restaurant in Barnegat Township is offering cuisine not seen in this area.
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•July 5, 2023
Opening Is ‘Grand’ for Restaino Realty
Restaino Realty is a new firm located off Route 72 in Manahawkin whose experienced owners love what they do and are excited for the opportunity to guide buyers into enjoying the shore lifestyle, as…
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•July 5, 2023
Riot Cardio Boxing: John Hobler Throws Hat Into Ring
Tuckerton resident John Hobler has been boxing since 2010. Though he has never pursued his amateur or pro card, Hobler earned his American Sports and Fitness Association Master Personal Trainer…
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•June 28, 2023
At Home With Designing – The Red Chair
“Your home should tell the story of who you are and be a collection of what you love,” says store owner Ann D’Astugues, who curates the designs of The Red Chair.
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•June 28, 2023
Surf City Retail Trail Has Incentives for Shoppers
The Surf City Retail Trail is like searching for treasure at a rainbow with 16 bright ends.
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•June 28, 2023
Taste the Green Oak Difference in NJ’s Own Penelope Bourbon
This Sunday, July 2, from 12 to 6 p.m., Rommel’s Liquor in Beach Haven hosts a Penelope Bourbon tasting as a followup to the Easter weekend debut of Rosé Cask Finish, for which Penelope Market…
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•June 22, 2023
Carazy Beans Is Mystic Island’s New Hang
Mystic Island art hub Carazy Paint now has a homey, next-door hang: Carazy Beans.
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•June 21, 2023
Coastal Woods in Barnegat Includes Adult, Affordable Units
A new active-adult condominium community of 148 spacious one- and two-bedroom units is selling in Barnegat. Coastal Woods, at 750 Lighthouse Drive, has begun closing on sales of units for owners ages…
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•June 21, 2023
Headwear, Handbags, Fancy Footwear: Sophisticated, Functional Style Statements at Mod Hatter
As temperatures rise, it’s the perfect moment to invest in fresh summer accessories to embrace sunny days with unparalleled style and sophistication. When it comes to upgrading your summer look from…
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•June 14, 2023
Southern Ocean Chamber Kicks Off Summer at Fantasy Island
It’s a pre-summer tradition for business owners and staff – get out and have some fun together before really getting down to the business of another hectic summer season. That chance took place…
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•June 8, 2023
Papa D’s Original Sausage & Peppers: Take (Out) a Little Piece of Their Hearts
On May 18, Dominick Corazza and Madlyn Mignone opened Papa D’s Original Sausage & Peppers, a family-owned Italian takeout restaurant in Tuckerton. “Family-owned” is an understatement at Papa D’s…
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•June 7, 2023
What’s New? Scojo’s Market & Coffee House in Surf City
After a couple of soft opening weekends, the new Scojo’s Market & Coffee House in Surf City will serve seven days a week starting June 12. The indoor/outdoor haven at 1403 Long Beach Blvd. is an…
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•June 7, 2023
Horizon Diner Seeing New Day
The new owner of Horizon Diner in Manahawkin, Diego Ysrael Sanchez, has cooked on the Food Network series “Chopped” and pitted his skills to try to “Beat Bobby Flay.”
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•June 7, 2023
Fantasy Island Plush Sales Benefit ALO
Fantasy Island Amusement Park in Beach Haven has announced a partnership with Alliance for a Living Ocean this summer to support ALO’s mission to safeguard our shores for future generations.
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•June 7, 2023
AtlantiCare Opens New Urgent Care Center in Barnegat
On May 23, AtlantiCare opened a new urgent care center at 912 West Bay Ave. in Barnegat Township at the Barnegat Village Square shopping center. It officially began seeing patients May 25.
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•June 7, 2023
Wink Boutique Turns 20, Reflects on Fun, Fashion Across Two Decades; Anniversary Collection Is Summer Chic
Wink Boutique celebrates its 20th season in business this summer, offering a delightful array of clothing, jewelry, accessories and shoes for women of all ages. With owner Lindsay Sweeney’s extensive…
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•June 1, 2023
Manasquan Bank Executive a Top Producer Nationally
Manasquan Bank is proud to announce that Ralph G. Tancredi Sr., senior vice president and residential lending sales manager, was nationally recognized for the seventh consecutive year as a National…
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•May 31, 2023
Annual Chamber Hometown Security Seminar at Stafford EMS
For the seventh consecutive year, the Southern Ocean County Chamber of Commerce is bringing together the business community and law enforcement for a session with information and tips to secure the…
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•May 31, 2023
A Sweet Memory Cake Shoppe Comes to LBI
In the 11 years since she opened A Sweet Memory Cake Shoppe and Tea Room in Waretown, Annmarie Cooney has been asked by patrons stopping in to peruse the baked treats, or to experience the indoor tea…
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•May 24, 2023
Hunger Foundation and Manahawkin Post Office Join to Stamp Out Hunger
The Hunger Foundation of Southern Ocean joined forces with the Manahawkin Post Office to collect and deliver several pallets worth of food to St. Francis of Assisi Parish and Ocean Community Church.…
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•May 24, 2023
Locals Buy South-End Surf ’N Paddle, Keep Founder as Manager
For the last 12 years, when local surfers or Beach Haven visitors walked into South-End Surf ’N Paddle, they were met by the friendly enthusiasm of owner Ken Gallant, a local who learned to surf in…
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•May 24, 2023
Spragues Bring Taste, Tradition of Shave Ice From Hawaiian Islands to LBI
When Summer Sprague was visiting the Hawaiian island of Kauai, she visited Jo Jo’s Shave Ice in Hanalei. There are three locations throughout the Islands, and she was completely enthralled with the…
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•May 24, 2023
From Pickleball to Picking Berries, Protect Joints and Bones
Runs on the beach, bike rides, hikes and tours, picking Jersey-fresh berries – warm-weather activities may put more stress on joints and bones than folks realize, say doctors at Rothman Orthopaedics…
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•May 24, 2023
Cheese Shoppe, Hunger Foundation Team Up to Help Community
For those who have not yet been inside the renovated Cheese Shoppe in Surf City this spring, take a moment to adjust to the new setting and keep calm: The cheddar cheese spreads can be found in the…
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•May 24, 2023
Trend Report From Queen City Inc.: Summer Styles Reign Supreme
Summer is right around the corner, and with it comes the anticipation of updating wardrobes with the latest fashion trends. For trendy and comfortable clothing with a unique twist, look no further…
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•May 17, 2023
Between the Sheets Donations Memorialize Manager
Between the Sheets is memorializing a longtime store manager and interior designer by initiating scholarships in support of programs in which she was very involved. Laura Ruggiero Oppermann passed…
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•May 17, 2023
Pangaea Naturals Changes Hands, Future Looks Green as Ever
Pangaea Naturals in Manahawkin has been the beating heart of the area’s natural and organic lifestyle community for two decades. Co-owners Becky Tarditi and her husband, Michael Greenblatt, of…
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•May 10, 2023
TLC Sizzles at Outdoor Charity Event
Steaks sizzled on the latest models of outdoor grills, and contractors cruised through displays from suppliers at Tuckerton Lumber Co.’s event behind the Surf City store on May 5. The mood was…