Vendor Bids $111,000 to Sell Ice Cream on Margate Beach
Selling Ice Cream on the beach in MARGATE is big business. Each year, vendors bid on the rights to serve up fudgesicles, bombpops and chipwiches to hungry Margate beach-goers. The winning bid via live...
View ArticleCan I Negotiate a Margate / Ventnor Real Estate Commission?
Is it OK to negotiate a Real Estate agent’s commission? Not only is it OK, but many times it’s highly recommended due to the big numbers that Jersey Shore Real Estate can fetch. ‘Margate, Ventnor &...
View ArticleCandidates for Ventnor Commission; Kriebel, Holtzman, Landgraf
Tim Kriebel, Beth Maccagnano-Holtzman and Lance Landgraf are running for the Ventnor City Commission. The election is May 10. Platform: Ventnor city government must live within its means, foster an...
View ArticleMargate Resident: Punishment Needs to Fit the Crime for Funk
This is an open letter to the Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office from -Rachel Albanese, #Margate Resident In response to the recent local headline of Ashton Funk, a Margate City firefighter,...
View ArticleBeach Tag Buying Could Go Digital in Margate, Ventnor & Longport
Beachgoers in Margate & Ventnor were thrilled to learn about the potential new way of buying beach tags. Hopefully, we’ll soon be able to pay for beach tags via the Internet. We’ll then pick them...
View ArticleRash of Car Thefts in Margate
A rash of car thefts in Margate this winter has been made worse by residents’ false sense of security, according to the town’s police chief. Twelve vehicles have been stolen this month in Margate...
View ArticleVENTNOR – MARGATE BICYCLE & PEDESTRIAN PLAN
The Cities of Ventnor and Margate are collaborating on a joint plan to improve bicycling and walking conditions in their communities. The plan will include a future bicycle and pedestrian network that...
View ArticleIs Miss America Worth $4 million to stay in Atlantic City?
Miss America already did a new deal with the ABC TV network. Miss A was in a good position with the Television network. They had one million additional viewers for their last, pageant broadcast...
View ArticleMargate Authorizes Another $100,000 to Fight Dune
Back in 2014, Margate voters OK’d spending $200,000 to fight the dune project. Recently, Margate Commissioners authorized another $100,000 to push back against the state’s dune demand. The New Jersey...
View ArticleVentnor City Budget Reduced by $1.69 Million.
A proposed Ventnor municipal budget is $1.69 million less than last year, although there’s a 1.58 cent tax rate increase. A decrease in ratables and paying down debt from Hurricane Sandy are the two...
View ArticleVentnor Elections on May 10 Approaching.
Who will become the new commissioners of Ventnor? May 10 is the non-partisan election date. So far, only four have submitted petitions to run for a spot on Ventnor’s three-member Board of...
View ArticleImagine Ventnor Team Plans Review on Tax Structure, City Spending
Earlier this month, the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs released a report that showed Ventnor had the third highest average property tax bill in Atlantic County in 2015. The average $7,744...
View ArticleMargate Beachstock Summer 2016
The 7th annual Margate Beachstock is a 13-hour, non-stop celebration of summer, scheduled for Saturday, June 25th featuring exciting activities, great food, shopping, and live music. Live Music, Food...
View ArticleDownbeach Deli. A Margate Favorite Since 1982.
Downbeach Deli has been a Margate City staple since 1982. Doors open at 8 a.m., serving up a huge selection of breakfast items, pastries, omelettes, bagels and more.609-823-73108 South Essex...
View ArticleCarisbrooke Café at Vassar Square Debuts May 1 on Ventor Boardwalk
Get ready for the new Carisbrooke Café at Vassar Square on the Boardwalk in Ventnor. The grand opening is May 1, 2016. As owners of the Carisbrooke Inn and a popular Ice Cream shop in Ventnor, John...
View ArticleMayor Russo of Longport Supports UV Wristbands to Reduce Skin Cancer Risk
See Video> Longport Mayor, Nick Russo is interviewed about the benefits of UV Wristbands. Russo says that wearing these simple color changing UV wristbands can remind one to protect themselves from...
View ArticleVentnor & Downbeach Green Teams Show Harm from Plastic Bags
The Green Teams of Ventnor, Downbeach and the local South Jersey Surfrider Foundation are joining forces and gaining traction….in most places. This green brigade is raising awareness about the eco-harm...
View ArticleJitneys through Ventnor and Margate for Summer 2016?
A great idea: Jitneys through Ventnor and Margate. Plans are being considered to boost shopping and restaurant business in this part of Downbeach. An expanded Jitney route could shuttle riders along...
View ArticleSt. James Convent & School in Ventnor Being Demolished
St. James School in Ventnor opened back in 1931. It was closed in 2008, allowing for a merger with Blessed Sacrament School in Margate. Today, the St. James Convent and Catholic School at the corner of...
View ArticleMayor Mike Bagnell Throws Support Behind Imagine Ventnor Team
From Ventnor Mayor, Mike Bagnell > First, I wish to thank all who have supported Frank Sarno & I, whether during the campaign, and most importantly through these past four years. We’ve had many...
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