Business
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•April 22, 2026
Empanadivas Stuffs Small Business With Lots of Heart
Out of a lively food truck in Tuckerton, Empanadivas owner Danielle Poinsett is serving tasty, handheld bites with a big goal: to “bring everybody to the table.”
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•April 22, 2026
Lori Pepenella Receives Top Honors for Tourism
Lori A. Pepenella of the Southern Ocean County Chamber of Commerce and Southern Ocean Chamber Association has been selected as honoree for the 2026 Senator Jim Whelan Memorial Tourism Award, the…
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•April 16, 2026
Tuckerton Creator Weaves ‘Tidal Threads’
In a world full of fast fashion, constantly changing trends and instant gratification, one Tuckerton-based creator wants to change the pace with her thoughtfully handmade threads.
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•April 15, 2026
Ace Hardware Opening Store in Barnegat
This summer, Ace Hardware plans to be in business in Barnegat Township at the old Rite-Aid, which was located at 895 West Bay Ave.
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•April 14, 2026
Art Night, Bong Painting, Tats for Tails, ‘Paint Pawty,’ Mini Makers
Catch Art Night at Wally’s Restaurant in Surf City this Thursday, April 16, from 6 to 8 p.m. A few spots remained open at press time.
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•April 12, 2026
360 Ceramics Restores and Preserves High-Value Surfaces
Here on the coast, the salt air and humidity have been known to wreak some havoc on homes, in addition to the everyday wear our residential spaces endure. With that firmly in mind, Long Beach…
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•April 11, 2026
Cedar Siding Adds Coastal Charm to LBI Homes
Few home exteriors give a more classic, familiar beach house appearance as those with cedar siding. Historic homes on Long Beach Island, now adorned with silver shingles weathered from years in the…
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•April 8, 2026
2026 Plans for Tuckerton Farmers Market Released
The Tuckerton Farmers Market has announced its 2026 schedule.
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•April 8, 2026
Kids to Make Ice Cream at The WooHoo; Hochstrassers Sold to Vernon
Here’s a cool idea. The WooHoo ice cream shop, with locations in Beach Haven and Surf City, has three spots remaining for its first-ever ice cream making camp this summer. The three-day workshop…
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•March 26, 2026
Island Businesses New and Old Gear Up for Summer 2026
After 25 years, the Santaguida family has transferred ownership of Surf City Bait and Tackle to Fred Dumont and family, who posted online March 16 they are “truly honored to carry on what’s been…
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•March 11, 2026
New Thrift Store Opening in Tuckerton
The Episcopal Church of the Holy Spirit, located at 220 East Main St. (Route 9), Tuckerton, will launch a new thrift store on Tuesday, March 17.
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•March 11, 2026
Expansion on Horizon for Sur La Plage; Businesses Adding Art for Summer
Since 1986, Beach Haven’s swimwear, clothing and accessories store, Sur La Plage, has served the community’s needs in beach apparel and gear. Now the building and business are changing hands and an…
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•February 25, 2026
Bendy Jane Yoga’s New Little Egg Studio Is ‘for Everyone’
Operating on the belief that “yoga is for everyone,” friends and Bendy Jane Yoga co-owners Justine Henderson and Bridget Bartlet are preparing to enter a new phase with the opening of a welcoming…
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•February 25, 2026
Terraces at Seacrest Announces Enhancements
The Terraces at Seacrest Village assisted living community in Little Egg Harbor Township has introduced Journeys Memory Care, a person-centered, comprehensive memory care neighborhood model. Designed…
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•February 25, 2026
Product With a Purpose Gets a Boost
Product with a Purpose of Ship Bottom won the MyGuy Plumbing charity contest for January.
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•February 18, 2026
What’s New at Wally’s
Wally’s Restaurant in Surf City continues to grow and evolve, with carefully planned expansions and improvements along the way. In its 12 years under the Tomko family’s ownership, the spot has been…
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•February 18, 2026
Dutchman’s Awaits Next Move; Puff and Paint at Lang’s; Pick Up CSA at The Local
A status update on The Dutchman’s Brauhaus on Cedar Bonnet Island was posted online Friday, Feb. 13 by Atlantic Structure Movers owner Jay Thompson…
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•February 12, 2026
Saker on New ShopRite Store: ‘Bigger Was Better’
Before the new ShopRite inside the Manahawkin Commons shopping plaza on Route 72 opened its doors on Feb. 4, Richard Saker stood among a group of corporate associates and local government officials…
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•February 11, 2026
Hollow Pines, New Dining in West Creek, Roars to Life
The eighth wonder of the world? Almost. The eighth restaurant in the Tide Table Group, Hollow Pines, at the former site of the Sleepy Hollow Pub on Route 9 in Eagleswood Township, roared to life on…
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•February 5, 2026
Hundreds Line Up as Stafford’s New ShopRite Store Opens Its Doors
When Robert Ho and Frank Dymond arrived on opening day, store manager Brendon Rauscher wasn’t even inside the building yet. Rauscher didn’t show up for work until closer to 5 a.m.
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•February 4, 2026
New Eateries, Galentine’s Fun
Joy and Salt in Ship Bottom is now open where Maristella’s Luncheonette was, “on the circle.” Owners and chefs Jordan Miller and James Savianeso “are bringing non-fussy dishes crafted with passion…
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•January 14, 2026
Seaside’s Cheesesteak Louie’s Finds Second Home in Tuckerton
There’s a new spot in Tuckerton that is “home to the best cheesesteaks and burgers around, there’s no doubt about it,” according to owner TJ Perl. Taking over the small space that’s been home to Papa…
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•January 14, 2026
Agnello’s Closes Barnegat Light Market; RE/MAX of LBI Hosts Charitable Christmas Tree-Decorating Contest
Agnello’s Market has closed the doors of its Barnegat Light location but will continue to operate the Harvey Cedars and Manahawkin locations. In an expressive farewell video they posted online, the…
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•January 14, 2026
Tilly’s Empanadas to Replace Pinky Shrimp’s
Pinky Shrimp’s, Pinky’s for short, is an Island institution of 30 years, located on the border between Long Beach Township’s Beach Haven Crest and Brighton Beach sections (where the old landline…
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•January 7, 2026
Local Farm Offers CSA Shares
For those with goals of eating healthier or supporting local businesses in 2026, the Manahawkin-based Eastbound Acres farm has announced that its Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) shares are now…
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•January 7, 2026
Freeman & Company Opens in Harvey Cedars
Last month, Freeman & Company Real Estate opened an office at 7601 Long Beach Blvd. in Harvey Cedars, across the street from borough hall.
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•January 7, 2026
Good Things Happening in Yoga World; ‘Expert’ Salon Is Charm in West Creek
The Yoga Hive in Manahawkin has started the new year with big news: two additions to its lineup of offerings. One is for adults seeking education in yogic traditions, the other is for tweens and…
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•December 10, 2025
Walters Homes Donates Thanksgiving Food Baskets
Walters Homes in Barnegat Township is continuing its tradition of supporting neighbors in need with its annual Thanksgiving food basket donation. The baskets, which included non-perishable food items…
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•December 3, 2025
Support Habitat; Bid Farewell to Dollar General
Habitat for Humanity of Southern Ocean County, the organization “raising roofs since 1995,” celebrates its 30th anniversary this year with a merchandise sale to raise funds in support of its ongoing…
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•November 30, 2025
Fantasy Island’s Wainwright Family Acquires Thundering Surf Water Park
Fantasy Island Amusement Park’s owners, the Wainwright family, now own Thundering Surf Water Park and Adventure Golf in Beach Haven, uniting the neighboring businesses into a two-block complex of…
