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Opinion•August 23, 2023
Made My Day
Recently it was very heartwarming to observe one of our Long Beach Township police officers interacting with three young girls on their bicycles on Ocean Boulevard in Brant Beach. I watched as…
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Arts & Entertainment••August 23, 2023
Ship Bottom Bringing Back Day at Bay Event
Most police badge numbers are handed out in chronological order, meaning the first officer hired has the badge number of one, and it continues that way in perpetuity. Not in Ship Bottom, though, and…
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Business••August 23, 2023
LBI National Golf, Resort Celebrates Soft Summer Opening
After three years and much anticipation, LBI National Golf and Resort is officially open, boasting a premium public golf course and an elevated resort experience that is accessible by every kind of…
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Arts & Entertainment••August 23, 2023
‘Little Bear’ Makes Things Tough for Those Trying to Stay Undefeated
One thing I’ve learned during the past few years is that miniature golf is a quirky, sometimes frustrating game. And at times, executing on a mini golf course relies on a lot more than the direction…
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Arts & Entertainment••August 23, 2023
Laura Angress Sets Scene for Reminiscing
A few beloved local landmarks are the subjects of new paintings by fine artist Laura Angress – Flamingo Golf and Fantasy Island/ Thundering Surf, available to view and purchase as originals or…
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Opinion•August 23, 2023
Get Educated
I have only recently had the opportunity to educate myself on the wind turbine project that is slated for our coastline. After my exposure to multiple counts of everything ranging from apathy to…
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Opinion•August 23, 2023
Save LBI?
Save LBI? As a 72-year-old, third-generation Long Beach Islander, I have to say, “Too late!”
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Opinion••August 23, 2023
No Subsidies Given to Wind Farms
In response to the letter titled “Stop the Turbines” (8/9), let me be clear: The U.S. government is not paying wind farm developers a subsidy. Indeed, the offshore developers are paying the federal…
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Arts & Entertainment••August 23, 2023
Library Toiletry Drive Running in September
The Ocean County Library System is seeking donations during its Sparks B.F.F. Reading Club Toiletries Drive, which will run from Friday, Sept. 1 through Saturday, Sept. 30. Sparks is the library’s…
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Arts & Entertainment••August 23, 2023
LBI Garden Club Blooms Nationally for ‘It’s a Musical World’ Flower Show
The Garden Club of LBI has garnered the highest flower show honor possible from the National Garden Club.
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News••August 23, 2023
Despite Many Critics, Little Egg Harbor School District Moving Ahead With a New Model for Sixth Grade
The Little Egg Harbor School District’s sixth-graders will have a classroom schedule in the 2023-24 school year that is quite different from that of the past.
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Opinion•August 23, 2023
Spotlight on Lights
Most who are familiar with driving on southern Long Beach Island know that the traffic lights in Long Beach Township are turned on (red/yellow/green) in late spring and turned off (blinking…
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Arts & Entertainment••August 23, 2023
Cycle4Awareness Keeps the Wheels Turning for Special Needs
The charitable chance is around the corner Sunday, Sept. 10 to ride 5 miles (for fun and support), 18 miles (from Barnegat Light to Ship Bottom and back) or 36 miles (the length of the Island and…
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News••August 23, 2023
With Several Projects Underway, Little Egg Harbor Continues Aim Toward Paving, Drainage, Recreation Improvements
During Little Egg Harbor’s Aug. 10 township committee meeting, a host of ordinances were introduced appropriating funds to a handful of projects to improve the township.
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Columns••August 23, 2023
The Island’s Laid-Back Nature Ends Swiftly; Turbines Could Play Havoc With the Bight
ALL ABOUT LBI: Considering how grounded I am in the past, you wouldn’t think I’d have much reason to muse about the thoroughly modern Taylor-made madness that befell Beach Haven last week, especially…
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News••August 23, 2023
Next Round of ANCHOR Tax Relief Payments Is Automatic
The current filing season for New Jersey’s ANCHOR (Affordable Communities for Homeowners and Renters) property tax relief benefit is based on 2020 residency, income and age – but rather than take…
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Business••August 23, 2023
Wanna Window Home Show to Spotlight Products, Innovations
Wanna Window presents its second annual Home Show, inviting the public to come see the latest trends, products and developments in the industry, held at its Manahawkin site at 158 South Main St.…
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Arts & Entertainment••August 23, 2023
Art Notes, Aug. 23
Call for Entry: The New Jersey Council on the Arts has announced a call for New Jersey artists to submit completed, two-dimensional, still artworks in a digital format for digital display in Newark…
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News••August 23, 2023
Conserve Wildlife Foundation Biologist Reflects on Year of Growth for Seabeach Amaranth
Once abundant in its native New Jersey, the small, prostrate seabeach amaranth (Amaranthus pumilus) disappeared from the state in 1913 – primarily due to habitat destruction – and was not seen in the…
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Arts & Entertainment••August 23, 2023
Paula Johns
STYLE: Cabaret and jazz – specifically in tribute to Burt Bacharach and Dionne Warwick. Get ready for songs like “Alfie,” “What the World Needs Now,” “Do You Know the Way to San Jose?” and “Message…
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Arts & Entertainment••August 23, 2023
Soak Up Final Days of Summer at Tuckerton Seaport
Summer may be winding down, but the Tuckerton Seaport isn’t giving up any final days of gorgeous weather without a fight. There’s still plenty to see, learn and do at the museum and re-created…
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News••August 23, 2023
Atlantic Shores Proposes Expansion of Offshore Wind Plans
Anyone taking the temperature of local support this summer for wind farms planned off the Long Beach Island coast would know it runs near frigid most days. Still, Atlantic Shores Offshore Wind…
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Arts & Entertainment••August 23, 2023
Get Ready to Celebrate All Things Irish at Manahawkin Lake
Labor Day is coming up in just over a week, and you know what that means. It’s time to break out the leprechaun suit and take up step dancing. OK, not really, but the annual Ocean County Irish…
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Arts & Entertainment••August 23, 2023
Joey D. & Johnny B. Rockin’ Oldies
STYLE: Party and dance tunes from the ’50s, ’60s and ’70s. Expect to hear doo wop-era favorites made popular by Dion and the Belmonts, the Drifters, the Duprees, the Five Satins, the Crests and the…
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Business••August 23, 2023
Art-To-Wear Fashions From Wildflowers: A Fusion of Creativity and Style
In a world brimming with mass-produced fashion, one Long Beach Island boutique stands out as a haven for those seeking unique, artistic expressions in their clothing choices. Wildflowers by the…
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News••August 23, 2023
State Offers 10-Day Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday
The start of the school year is just weeks away, and so begins the dash to stock up on the necessities: pencils, pens, notebooks, calculators, backpacks and more. Fortunately for those who haven’t…
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Columns••August 23, 2023
What LBI and NYC Have in Common; Outrageously Fun Summer Swell and Tropical Storm Party of Four
BEST OF THE BEST: Long Beach Island is pretty good at a few things. Generations of folks have come here because they like the simple coastal vibe. And to toot our own horn, we are really good at…
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Arts & Entertainment••August 23, 2023
Al Geary, Longtime Fixture on LBI Entertainment Scene, Dies at 65
Al Geary, founder of Shore Bets Unique Event Entertainment, died Aug. 15 at age 65. His talent management agency, based in Abington, Pa., had long provided the venues of Long Beach Island and beyond…
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News••August 23, 2023
Green Boating Practices Help Protect Bay’s Ecologically Sensitive Areas
The Long Beach Township Marine Education Field Station, located along the bay in Holgate, is offering a reminder to boaters to help protect the ecologically sensitive areas within our watershed.
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Arts & Entertainment••August 23, 2023
Nothing Says Fall Like Roasted Pork Rib Roast and Mashed Potatoes with Homemade Applesauce
Ah, September is near! As a parent of four children, that usually meant getting ready to go back to school – like the old TV commercial said, “the most wonderful time of the year.” But seriously, for…
