Business
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•November 4, 2026
SwellColors Store Good-Bye; French Café Retires; DeNatale Ladies Night
The announcement came just before Halloween: SwellColors Glass Studio will close its Surf City location mid-December. The lease is ending on the storefront and the building has been sold, gallery…
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•October 22, 2026
Get Into Halloween Spirit at Area Costume Parties
NIGHT AND DAY: Bars and clubs can always be counted on to host raucous functions. (Above) A trident-wielding front man performed at Bird & Betty’s last year. For fun farther south, check out…
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•October 21, 2026
Jen’s Links Changes Hands, Blessed Roots Addresses Perimenopause
In May 2023, when Barnegat Light’s only mini golf course changed hands, the new owners announced, “Jen’s Links is here to stay!” Three and a half years later, the now-shuttered Jen’s Links at…
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•October 7, 2026
Ace Holds Grand Opening Weekend
Last weekend, the new Ace Hardware store in Barnegat Township held a grand opening celebration with numerous events. The store is located at 895 West Bay Ave. (southwest corner of Barnegat…
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•October 7, 2026
Businesses Rally Together to Tackle Storm Hardships
There are few things Long Beach Island does better than come together in times of need. After a nor’easter brought unexpectedly high flooding and caused damage to businesses across the Island, it…
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•September 30, 2026
Big Names, Big Deals, Milestone Party, Halloween Fun
One thing that doesn’t hurt a tourism-based economy is when famous people name-drop Long Beach Island, as veteran TV journalists Bill Maher and Brian Williams did a couple weeks ago on Maher’s…
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•September 24, 2026
The Plant Workshop Takes Root in Tuckerton
GREEN THUMB: Owner Noelle Medina’s dreams of having a plant shop have become a reality with the opening of The Plant Workshop. Greenery, decor and handcrafted moss creations cover the shop from floor…
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•September 13, 2026
Hammer Time: DIY Projects to Refresh Your Home Before the Holidays
Summer’s already begun its quiet vanishing act, and the holidays are just around the corner – as crazy as that sounds. This year, I find myself wanting to do more around the house than just…
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•September 12, 2026
Stannah Stairlifts Inc.: Preserving Independence for Homeowners
In 1867, Joseph Stannah began manufacturing cranes and hoists for the busy London docks, later expanding to include passenger and goods lifts. Eventually, according to Bruce Lorange, head of…
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•September 12, 2026
Tile Tile Everywhere
What’s in a name? Quite a lot, as it turns out – so it makes sense to go with a superlative.
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•September 12, 2026
Ten-Hut! Drill Sergeant Leaves Places Spotless
When the drill sergeant comes to inspect the barracks with his spit and polish approach, things had better be spotless. Really, really spotless.
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•September 12, 2026
The Red Chair Curates Subtle Coastal Interiors
For more than 20 years, the Red Chair has been helping LBI homeowners curate and bring their dream homes to life. Designer Ann D’Astugues has always been a creative soul with an eye for aesthetics…
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•September 12, 2026
Up on the Rooftop: Experts Discuss Challenges, Trends
As homes along Long Beach Island face continuously harsh weather conditions such as high winds, salt spray and heavy rain, ensuring your home is protected with the proper roofing material is a must…
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•September 3, 2026
Andy’s Alumni Bask in the Good Old Days
Andy’s At The Light in Barnegat Light has been a family-run staple near the northern tip of Long Beach Island for 80 years. Part of what has helped the establishment remain a beloved member among the…
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•September 2, 2026
New Salthaus Pilates Offers Mat Classes, More
When Karen Shaddow moved to Tuckerton Beach six years ago, she found herself driving all over Southern Ocean County to get to a Pilates class. The traffic, the time and the miles wore on her.
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•August 27, 2026
Ship Bottom Centennial Campaign Scores National Awards
Ship Bottom’s centennial celebration coincided with a milestone of its own: a tourism video campaign created for the borough helped The Harrington Group Inc. claim its 100th national award – and now…
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•August 26, 2026
Local Nurse Practitioner in Elite Company
Margaret Quinn, a clinical professor and the specialty director of the Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Program at Rutgers School of Nursing, has been inducted as a fellow of the American Association of…
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•August 26, 2026
Get Roasted LBI Pours Cleaner, High-Quality Bean, Grown Regeneratively
A serious injury can drastically change the trajectory of an athlete’s life. For Olivia Chory, owner of the new Get Roasted coffeehouse in Ship Bottom, a torn ACL in college set off two years many…
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•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…
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•August 19, 2026
Savor Flavors, Cheesemobile; Sweat It Out, Get Salty; Coffee for a Cause
Under the tent at The Cheese Shoppe in Surf City this Friday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., taste a variety of cheeses and check out The Cheesemobile, a 1973 Volkswagen Dune Buggy that shop owner Jaime…
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•August 6, 2026
Little Jam Band, ‘Emotion Ocean’ Help Kids ‘Tune in, Take Charge’
Cassidy Csaszar has spent much of her adult life thus far teaching children how to identify their feelings. She’s turned all that work, experience and knowledge into a book they’ll be able to take…
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•August 6, 2026
Yard Market Vendor Huts Help Enterprises Grow
Kylie Halsey once styled shoots for Vogue magazine and procured merchandise for the clothing brand Free People. Today, though, she sources from thrift stores, estate sales and, in her own words…
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•August 6, 2026
NJ’s First Face Painting Bus to Spread Joy, Positivity to Kids
The first mobile face painting bus in New Jersey is set to debut on Aug. 16. The bus is the newest venture for 23-year-old Kyla Bender’s business: Ky Ky’s Face Painting & Balloon Animals. The grand…
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•August 6, 2026
Capitano Zeroes in on Brunch
Capitano Italian Coastal Kitchen in Beach Haven’s Bay Village is now open for breakfast. This Italian restaurant, currently in its third summer of operation, expanded to include Morning Tide…
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•August 5, 2026
Enlist in Pilates ‘Boot Camp’ at Bōhdy; New to Try at Area Yoga Studios
Join Pyour Core Pilates Studio at the new Bōhdy Organic Kitchen and Café in Ship Bottom on Saturday, Aug. 8 for 45 minutes that could change a life. Described as a “full-body boot camp,” the event…
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•July 30, 2026
At New Ice Cream Café, Blend Creations for a Cool, Customized Experience
Blend In Ice Cream & Café, a new Beach Haven ice cream and coffee shop, provides a unique experience for the whole family, run by a family. By allowing customers to “blend in” toppings from M&Ms to…
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•July 29, 2026
Greenheads Weathers Fire, Pivots to Walkup Option
Look past the service window of the Greenheads Salad Co. truck at 302 Second St. in Beach Haven, and the outline of the old building is still there, the scorch marking what remains of the sides. The…
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•July 29, 2026
Show Place Ice Cream Parlour Offers Much More Than Just Sweet Treats
There are many, very many, ice cream shops on Long Beach Island, but there is only one with a singing and dancing waitstaff – the Show Place Ice Cream Parlour, located at 200 Centre St. in Beach…
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•July 29, 2026
Art Camp for Kids Right on the Monet
Hearts of Mercy, a Manahawkin-based organization serving families and children in need, recently held a week-long art camp.
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•July 22, 2026
Terrace Tavern’s Christmas in July, DeNatale’s Trunk Show, Wanna Window’s Home Show
Christmas in July is a big deal at the Terrace Tavern. This year is the 23rd annual, it’s July 25, “and this year, it’s on a Saturday,” said restaurant owner Toby Sweeney, giddy with anticipation.
