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Arts & Entertainment••August 26, 2026
Vacationers, Locals; Young, Old: On LBI, Anyone Can Be a Star
Long Beach Island is a place of traditions, from beach houses passed down through generations and vacations that unite families each year, to longstanding establishments that evoke nostalgia and…
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Opinion•August 26, 2026
Beach Etiquette
In my 40 years of being on LBI, here are my beach behavior critiques:
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News••August 26, 2026
Fire Company Adds Water Rescue Drone
As the seasonal lifeguard presence along local waters comes to an end, the High Point Volunteer Fire Co. in Harvey Cedars is adding a new tool to its water rescue equipment: the Dolphin 3 Pro, a…
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Arts & Entertainment••August 26, 2026
All Aboard Jersey Shore Live Steam
The Woods of New Gretna Park is 65 acres of pine, oak and maple laden township-owned land in Bass River. Catty-corner to Allen’s Clam Bar, a narrow road, Oak Lane, leads travelers to a unique…
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Arts & Entertainment••August 26, 2026
Wildflowers Dog Show Wins Again
A red carpet ran the length of the Bay Breeze Park Pavilion, and one by one, dogs walked it like celebrities. A Bernese mountain dog came down the runway with a wooden barrel strapped under its…
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Arts & Entertainment••August 26, 2026
LBI Nightlife – Click to See Entertainment
Summer is almost over in LBI & it’s time to get out and experience our local watering holes to listen to your favorite tunes while supporting the local musicians before summer ends.
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Columns••August 26, 2026
Is the Sandbar Quieter Than Usual This Week? Summer Surf May See an Upgrade
Traditionally, things slow down on the backside of August, but this past week got strangely quiet on the Island. Maybe it was the questionable weather after a few ideal weekends, but the beaches…
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Arts & Entertainment••August 25, 2026
Surflight’s ‘1776’ a Joyful History Lesson
As the U.S. celebrates its 250th anniversary this year, Surflight Theatre’s latest production not only spotlights the monumental mission the founding fathers undertook all those years ago but also…
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Arts & Entertainment••August 25, 2026
Get a Giggle on at Surflight’s Comedy Night
Surflight Theatre’s next installment of Comedy Night is Friday, Aug. 28 starting at 8:30 p.m. at the Beach Haven venue, where headliner Chris Roach and opener Joe Pontillo take the crowd on a quest…
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Arts & Entertainment••August 25, 2026
Hailey Brinnel to Bring Brass to LBIF
Renowned vocalist and trombonist Hailey Brinnel returns to the Long Beach Island Foundation of the Arts and Sciences in Loveladies on Sunday, Aug. 30. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. for the 7 p.m.…
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Sports••August 25, 2026
Family Vibe, Winning Culture: Hurricanes Surge to Swim Title
Vincent D’Amico started swimming at Haven Beach Club when he was 4 years old. As one of the 16-year-olds on his way out of the program, he’s helped redevelop the Hurricanes’ culture.
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Arts & Entertainment••August 24, 2026
Biggy Has His Hands Full With Trio of Island Police Chiefs
Sadly, I don’t have too many police officers challenging me at mini golf. In fact, the last time I played two of them was way back in 2020 during Season 2, when I sustained one of my 10 losses that…
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Sports••August 23, 2026
White Marlin Invitational Produces Record $700,175 Purse
The 57th annual Beach Haven White Marlin Invitational Aug. 10-15 came to a successful close Saturday after a memorable week of offshore fishing, near-perfect weather and record-setting results.
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News••August 22, 2026
Towering ‘Signal House’ Survives Well Beyond Its Wartime Purpose
Editor’s Note: This is the 10th in a series on vintage homes on Long Beach Island, the people who are preserving them, and the stories that make them special.
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News••August 21, 2026
Beach Haven Council Race Uncontested
Unless there is a successful write-in campaign, the two incumbent candidates who filed for the Beach Haven Borough Council election in November are assured of winning since they are uncontested for…
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News••August 21, 2026
Rare Sea Turtle Washes Up in Harvey Cedars
Along the bayfront at Sunset Park in Harvey Cedars lies a small beach that people use to launch sailboats and small craft. But on a recent morning the area witnessed an unusual sight – a Kemp’s…
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Sports••August 20, 2026
This Time, College Sophomore Cruises to Dog Day Victory
Apparently, it’s quite difficult to keep up with a guy who’s praying to God for strength during the course of an entire 5 miles. Jack Holub left the field in the dust this year.
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News••August 20, 2026
Work Begins at Former CVS in Ship Bottom
Nearly four years after approval was granted for a family entertainment center at the vacant CVS Pharmacy in Ship Bottom, demolition finally began Monday, Aug. 17 as crews tore away a part of the…
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News••August 20, 2026
Dead Endangered Fin Whale Recovered From Ocean Off LBI
A crew from Brigantine’s Marine Mammal Stranding Center spent most of the day Aug. 17 in Barnegat Light, working to recover what is believed to be a deceased endangered and federally protected…
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News••August 20, 2026
Pre-Labor Day High School Start Limits LBI’s Employee Buffer
Island businesses and towns have long braced for the mid-August labor pinch – a seasonal churn driven by departing college and out-of-the-area high school students as well as student athletes…
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Arts & Entertainment••August 20, 2026
Vote Online for Beach Haven Vacationers in ‘Favorite Couple’ Contest
Kimberly and Evan Morgan of New York City, summer visitors to Long Beach Island, have advanced from the group finals to the national quarterfinals of a Colossal.org contest called “America’s…
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Sports••August 20, 2026
Garvey Racers Soak Up Summer at Top Speed
For a first-time passenger along for a trial ride, a few laps around a garvey racecourse can be terrifying. For Nick Altmeyer, who probably would not be going full speed, it would be an easy Sunday…
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Opinion•August 20, 2026
Tremendous Help
I would like to extend my sincere thanks to Hackensack Meridian Health’s Southern Ocean Medical Center for the tremendous help, support, and assistance they have provided to Coastal Volunteers in…
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Opinion•August 20, 2026
Recalling Adventures at Flo’s Place
I so enjoyed the article about the restoration of the old Victorian on the corner of Marine Street and Atlantic Avenue in Beach Haven (“Railroad Magnate’s Expansive Victorian Regains Past Glory,”…
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News••August 20, 2026
Overflowing Beach Garbage Cans Create a Stir
Excessive trash left in and around beach garbage and recycling bins has triggered a debate in Surf City over whether cleaner beaches can be achieved through smarter bin design or whether the real…
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Opinion•August 19, 2026
It’s Trash
I am disappointed in my neighbors who feel it necessary to put their dog poop in my recycling container. Dog poop belongs in the trash, not recycling.
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Opinion•August 19, 2026
Sweet Success
The Long Beach Island Historical Association in Beach Haven would like to thank all who attended and supported our museum’s Chocolate Fair fundraiser on Aug. 6. Approximately 250 children and adults…
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Opinion•August 19, 2026
So Beautiful
Perhaps this is more of a Metropolitan Diary-type story a la The New York Times, but I wanted to share …
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Business••August 19, 2026
New Boutique, Pixie, Adds Sparkle to Barnegat Light
A pop of pink has found its way into Barnegat Light’s business district. Pixie is a family-owned boutique that opened on June 24. The Peterson family – Skylar, her sister Rain, her brother Dylan and…
