Business
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•May 14, 2025
Let’s LEGO, Explore Tuscany, Party at Sun Harbor, Meet Shelly Seagull
Calling all racing enthusiasts and their “pit crews”: Bricks and Minifigs, the LEGO store in Manahawkin, hosts a “free build” event this Sunday (and the third Sunday of each month) from 11 a.m. to 1…
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•May 7, 2025
Wharfside Cigars to Move Into Old Tuckerton Grist Mill
In just about the nine months since it opened, Wharfside Cigars has grown to need “a bigger boat,” as owner Jim Natoli said. The cigar shop and lounge will be relocating from its current spot at 232…
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•May 7, 2025
Mystic Island Pizza Celebrates 25 Years of Community
Mystic Island always bursts into bloom in the days surrounding Passover and Easter as nature seems to wake up for spring and loved ones gather for their respective holidays. This year seemed…
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•April 30, 2025
Compassion Café Gears Up for Fifth Season
A business devoted to giving work opportunities to adolescents and adults with special needs will be starting its fifth season beginning Tuesday, May 13 at 7 a.m. at the Sea Shell Resort and Beach…
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•April 30, 2025
Spring Is Springing for Small Business
On Easter weekend, The Dune Market in Beach Haven unveiled its newly expanded retail space. Now open Fridays, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Mondays, 11 to 4, the charming store…
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•April 24, 2025
Howard’s Restaurant Celebrates 75 Years as LBI Staple
The Long Beach Island of 1950 would be almost completely unrecognizable today. Few institutions remain, but a familiar face stands strong against the picturesque backdrop of Manahawkin Bay: Howard’s…
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•April 16, 2025
LBI to Welcome New Beach Bum Eatery This Month
Prior to securing in January his new brick-and-mortar restaurant, Beach Bum Eatery in Beach Haven Terrace, Jerry Parent ran his food truck, R&J Griddle (named for sons Robert and Jacob), in the…
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•April 11, 2025
Classic Coastal Style Makes a Comeback
Home decor trends come and go, but some of the most popular current trends aim to shift away from new, modern styles and focus more on timeless decor.
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•April 11, 2025
Appliance Service Gets ‘Jazz’ed Up
Twenty years ago, Jazz Aire Appliance Service set up shop in Little Egg Harbor Township, after previously being located in the Asbury Park area.
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•April 11, 2025
Tree Roots Can Damage Foundations and Sewer Lines
In most cases it’s easy for homeowners to see when they need to hire an arborist. If a tree dies, you want it removed as quickly as possible, for a couple of reasons.
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•April 11, 2025
Looking to Expand, Improve Home Life? Ask ‘Decks-pert’ Bill Albano
Independent deck specialist Bill Albano of Decks Decks Decks works all over South Jersey, some in Central, and on Long Beach Island, where he’s currently growing his market.
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•April 9, 2025
Product With a Purpose Prepares New Storefront in Ship Bottom
Product With a Purpose is a nonprofit boutique and tea bar in Ship Bottom that empowers people with disabilities by providing meaningful employment and skills training, according to founder Megan…
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•April 9, 2025
Bright Side Kitchen Has New Home; Mario’s Italian Market Gets Makeover
In 2021, Sara Sellarole’s Bright Side Kitchen and Catering was a “ghost kitchen” and lunch pickup window at the Terrace Tavern in Beach Haven Terrace. With her 25 years of cooking experience and…
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•March 26, 2025
All in the Family as Third Generation Takes Over Bike Shop
Surf City’s Jason and Avery Walters have some “wheelie” good news: They’re the third generation to own and operate Walters Bicycles and Pedego LBI. The couple purchased the Ship Bottom-based business…
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•March 19, 2025
Comfortable, Positive Atmosphere Defines The Picklr as It Opens the Doors
Anna Marie Angelo paid close attention to everything Paula Cushing and Bob Kirn had been telling her for the better part of 30 minutes. She didn’t understand it all right away, but it was clear she…
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•March 19, 2025
Support Stafford Police in Unity Tour
Join Stafford PBA for a “Night at Old Causeway” on Sunday, March 23 from 6 to 9 p.m. to benefit riders/participants in the Police Unity Tour bike ride. Each $50 ticket includes beer, wine, “bar…
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•March 19, 2025
Ocean State Job Lot Taking Over Big Lots
The Big Lots department store in Barnegat Township will close and be replaced by Ocean State Job Lot. It will be the new flagship store at Bayshore Plaza, according to Levin Management Corp., which…
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•March 19, 2025
As Food Trends Shift, Cottage Bakeries Thrive
Over the past few years, it’s become increasingly popular to make or grow your own food at home, or find locally made ingredients, such as fresh produce and bread. During the COVID-19 pandemic…
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•March 15, 2025
Dozens Get Early Look Inside The Picklr Manahawkin-LBI Ahead of Grand Opening
For some, walking into The Picklr Manahawkin-LBI for the first time, it might seem like pickleball heaven. The building is home to seven professionally surfaced courts, a lounge and gathering space…
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•March 13, 2025
Neon Mermaid Comics a Safe Space to Read, Learn, Play
The Mystic Island community continues to grow with opportunities to gather, learn and play. Neon Mermaid Comics just opened on Black Friday of last year at 240 Mathistown Rd. becoming an inclusive…
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•March 12, 2025
Drink Lattes, Help Shelter Pets; Barnegat Branding Executive Recognized for Excellence
St. Patrick’s Day has gone to the dogs. Yellow Dog Coffee Roasters in Manahawkin and Friends of Southern Ocean County Animal Shelter, both located in Manahawkin, have partnered to benefit shelter…
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•March 5, 2025
Forever Begins at the Beach: LBIF Wedding Vendor Showcase
The second annual wedding vendor showcase at the Long Beach Island Foundation of the Arts and Sciences in Loveladies drew couples and their entourages to scope out the space and imagine the…
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•March 5, 2025
More Than Haircuts at Bruno’s Barber Lounge
Nearly two years after opening Bruno’s Barbershop at the Manahawkin Mart Shoppes, Danielle Saxton has added another business on the other side of town, Bruno’s Barber Lounge.
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•March 5, 2025
Joe Pop’s Back on the Market; Drop Into Printmaking Workshop at Black Eyed Susans
The legendary Joe Pop’s Shore Bar and Restaurant in Ship Bottom is for sale, owners have publicly confirmed, but no offer is yet on the table, and the venue will be open for business through the 2025…
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•February 19, 2025
The Picklr Manahawkin-LBI Gears Up to Open Its Doors
Pickleball enthusiasts, get ready. The Picklr Manahawkin-LBI, the first New Jersey location of North America’s fastest-growing indoor pickleball franchise, officially will open its doors on Saturday…
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•February 12, 2025
Bendy Jane Is Back With Events That Fuel Community
About 60 local women kicked off their Super Bowl Sunday with a hefty dose of self-love and whole body wellness at The Mainland Holiday Inn. After a bit of a hiatus, Bendy Jane Yoga is back for a new…
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•February 12, 2025
Bruno’s Barber Lounge Set to Open; LBIF Hosts Wedding Vendor Showcase
Bruno’s Barber Lounge celebrates its grand opening on Saturday, Feb. 22 from 5 to 8 p.m. Owner Danielle Bruno Saxton and her talented team of barbers will cut the symbolic ribbon to herald their…
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•February 6, 2025
Jetty Welcomes New Brand Ambassador Ben Gravy
Worldwide surfer and popular content creator-vlogger Ben “Gravy” Graeff, considered one of the unique voices in the industry, has joined Manahawkin-based outdoor/active lifestyle apparel company…
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•February 5, 2025
Breezy Bowls Offers a Fresh Start and Fresh Smoothies
Carly Flannery and Austin Demello, owners of new Mystic Island açai bowl and smoothie shop Breezy Bowls in Little Egg Harbor Township, aptly chose a moth symbol to represent their business. It’s…
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•February 5, 2025
Rejuvie Smoothie Opens With Energy Boosters
Rejuvie Smoothie recently opened in Barnegat Township at 770 Lighthouse Drive, Unit 106A in the Barnegat 67 development.
