Ventnor Go-Green Boat Parade AUG 6
The 9th annual Ventnor Go-Green Boat Parade is ready to “Shake, Paddle and Row.” That’s the 2016 theme as the watery route takes paddlers through a mile and half inland waterways. REGISTER HERE...
View ArticleDownbeach Business. Re-Vitalization of Ventnor
Sun, surf and sand. Always in demand along our Downbeach communities. Can the same be said for our local products & services in Ventnor? Close proximity to major populations make Margate &...
View ArticleUpdating Ventnor Master Plan > Public Meeting July 30, 2016
Ventnor needs your assistance and input as it updates its Master Plan. Where & when? Ventnor Education Community Complex at 400 N Lafayette Ave. on Saturday July 30th from 9 am to 11 am. A Master...
View ArticleVentnor Considers Ban on Pesky Drone Use; Privacy Concern and Danger
Ventnor is considering the potential for banning pesky and non-compliant drone use. Some call these self-flying machines: unmanned aerial systems. Most people called them drones. ‘As they become...
View ArticleVentnor Considers Letting Alcohol Be Served at Restaurants
VENTNOR Commissioners will ask voters to approve liquor consumption licenses at local restaurants. A referendum question will be placed on the November ballot. If approved, full service restaurants...
View ArticleSee Pictures. National Night Out in Ventnor Honors Public Safety. Aug 2, 2016
National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign in Ventnor. It promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to make our Ventnor neighborhoods safer, better places to...
View ArticleMargate School Enrollment Slips Faster. Merge Students with Ventnor?
Margate has been more aggressive at addressing declining enrollment and possible school consolidation. According to ShoreNewsToday, projected enrollment was 352 students as of July 1, down from 400...
View ArticlePics > 2016 Margate Memorial Lifeguard Races
See Pictures > The Margate Beach Patrol hosted and squeaked out an exciting win at the 71st annual Memorial Lifeguard Races on Friday, Aug 5. Packed beaches including Lucy the Elephant, watched as...
View ArticleDownbeach Bike Paths, Road Diets and Margate Boardwalk?
Margate Commissioner Blumberg likes the idea of a bike path on the beaches of Margate, but would prefer to bring back the boardwalk. That’s according to The Downbeach Current newspaper. This very...
View ArticleVentnor Voters to Decide on Booze in Restaurants
As a way to revitalize the Ventnor business districts, a special liquor license referendum will be placed on the ballot this election day, November 8. If enough positive votes, you may soon enjoy a...
View ArticleVIDEO > Ventnor Commissioner Meeting 8.18.2016
Click to watch video from the Ventnor Commissioner Meeting of August 18, 2016. Stay tuned as Ventnor gets closer to launching a live ‘webcast’ of these meetings…allowing more people, including...
View ArticlePost your Event & Special Occasion > Downbeach Event Calendar
Are you a community group or organization that needs to reach those who love Margate, Ventnor, and Longport? If so, make sure post your events on the biggest civic calendar devoted to all things...
View ArticleVentnor Re-Val Team Making Rounds for Equitable Tax Assessments
The VENTNOR citywide revaluation is now underway. Reps are going door to door to photograph, record, measure, count and inspect property. Once the re-val data is collected, it will be compiled and...
View ArticleHammer Fiber Looks to Better Downbeach Web and Voice Services
Better wireless, voice, and mobile internet in Margate, Ventnor and Atlantic City? We hope so. The digital monopoly known as Comcast could certainly use some competition and some motivation to improve...
View ArticleWho Owns Most Property Along South Jersey Shore?
Who owns the most South Jersey shore real estate? It’s those from Philadelphia and its suburbs, who own the majority of seashore property. That’s according to a recent report at Philly.com. Philly...
View ArticleMargate Realtors Worry About Dual Agency Debate in California
Is it a conflict of interest when a Margate Real Estate company represents both the buyer & seller? That’s the issue being decided by California’s Supreme Court. The judges ruling could have heavy...
View ArticleDune Project for Margate Ventor and Longport to Start
The long-awaited Downbeach Dune project by the US Army Corp of Engineers is going out to bid. The project will cover more than 8.1 miles of Margate, Ventnor and Longport shoreline. It will use more...
View ArticleVentnor Fishing Pier Open to All Every Sunday
The entire Ventnor Pier will be open on Sundays, free til it closes for the winter on OCT 9. Hours are 8 am to 6 pm. No membership will be required on Sundays only. Residents and guests must follow all...
View ArticlePICS > Margate Fall Fun Fest & Dog Show 2016
The Margate waterfront along the back bay welcomed another successful Fall Funfest on Sept 24 & 25. While Saturday was damp & chilly, it was quickly forgotten as Sunday’s weather was picture...
View ArticleDownbeach Hurricane Season Reminder: Get Code Red Alerts
Margate, Ventnor & Longport are getting another hurricane and emergency reminder: Sign up for Code Red Alerts and be prepared. Hurricane season lasts until November 30th. Stay prepared by signing...
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