SBR Tire Owner Restores Rare Classics

SECTION TWO

For Ron Rothman, original owner of SBR Tire Exchange in Manahawkin, working on cars isn’t just a business. “It’s a hobby, it’s a love, it’s a passion,” he said. In the years since he turned over the business to his son, Bernie, he has taken his passion for restoring and showing old cars to a new level. His two most […]

Zen One Health and Wellness Opens in Beach Haven

Public Invited to Open House May 23

Kelli Grace, 25, of Beach Haven was supposed to get married and move to Florida in April. Instead, she listened to her intuition and decided to live out her dream as the owner of a holistic health studio on Long Beach Island. “As the wedding date approached and more and more external influences started to cause problems and interfere, I […]

Hop Sauce Fest Looks to Spark Traditionally Slow Weekend With Spicy Fun, Food and Original Bands

Section II
A Live Music Event for Pairing Local Fare With Craft Beer and Gourmet Hot Sauce

Sometime around March, when there’s still snow on the ground, folks start thinking about the season. Shuttered doors open in April. Awnings go back up. Power washing is seen all over. New employees are hired. By May, finishing touches are made. The doors open. There’s a decent beach day, and the register dings a few times. But it’s all just […]

Memorial Day Events Planned for Southern Ocean County

For many people, Memorial Day represents the beginning of summer: the start of lazy days spent at the beach and the end of cruising along Long Beach Boulevard past blinking, yellow traffic lights. But Memorial Day has a deeper meaning: a tribute to those who died in active military service. A variety of local events to honor those fallen heroes […]

A 100th Anniversary Reception Celebrates Southern Ocean County Chamber of Commerce

Awards Honor Five Business Leaders

If you were ahead of the game in 1914, you’d be driving a new Ford like the antique model that gleamed at the door of the 100th anniversary reception of the Southern Ocean County Chamber of Commerce on May 15 in Loveladies. If you were paving the way for tourism to Long Beach Island in 1914, you’d have been a […]

One Man and the Sea: From Norway to Tuckerton

SpeakEasy

Capt. Morten Mortensen has what it takes to bring quality fresh seafood to all of us who truly enjoy eating the best. His story is one that will enlighten many and give all a greater appreciation for the seafood they take for granted. It all began in the 1950s in Steinbru, Norway, when Morten “learned the ropes” from his grandfather […]

Let’s Override Governor’s Veto and Pass Sandy Bill of Rights

Commentary

Superstorm Sandy knocked us down and wehave been slow to get up. Over a year and a half after the historic storm made landfall, too many of our residentsare not getting the answers they need or the aid they deserve. This is unacceptable, andit is why I introduced legislation to establish a “Sandy Bill of Rights” that guarantees everyone is […]

Synchronize Lights

Letters

To the Editor: Can someone please tell me why the lights on Long Beach Boulevard cannot be programmed so if someone drives at 35 mph he or she would make all green lights? It makes it so difficult to drive on the Island when those lights are turned on. I, for one, see no purpose in making us all stop […]

Not Enough for Vets

Letters

To the Editor: As we pause to remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice, let us also remember those men and women who remain with us. Regardless of your political persuasion, we, as Americans, say “thank you for your service to our country” with parades, songs and a salute. Is that really enough? The latest scandal involving the U.S. Department […]

Guard Who Got Away

Ampersand

To the Editor: Contrary to the many changes to the Island over the years both in population and building development, I am happy to know that some things never change. One of those things is the tale of the summer lifeguard. Men, women and children of every age are drawn to “the chair,” and there have been more than a […]