Stories for February 2022

Monday, February 28

February 28, 2022

Surveillance Cameras to Watch Over Sea Isle's Promenade

Sea Isle City is looking to have a surveillance camera system in place by this summer to allow the police …

February 28, 2022

Water-Sewer Bills Due March 1

Sea Isle City's first quarter water-sewer utility bills are due March 1. Details follow for payment options.

February 28, 2022

Bradley Ransome Discusses the Unseen Challenges of Flipping Real Estate

Bradley Ransome is the CEO of Hatteras Holdings, a real estate investment and construction company in North Carolina that is …

February 28, 2022

Stephen C. McGinley Discusses the Rise of Self-Storage as an Investment Vehicle

Stephen C. McGinley of Seminole, FL is an entrepreneur and real estate investor who has been involved with property development, …

Sunday, February 27

February 27, 2022

Environmental Commission to Host Tree Giveaway

There are some raffle wins that have long-lasting effects. An annual tree raffle sponsored by the Sea Isle City Environmental …

February 27, 2022

Dr. Buzz Mingin – Free Facebook Live Event March 1 at 6pm

Are you feeling tired, but yet still having trouble falling asleep? Or chronically tired and feel like you could sleep …

Saturday, February 26

February 26, 2022

Local Sisters “Cruise” to Top of Tennis World

Anyone who knows sisters Candice Kolins of Ocean City and Kristen Vogelbacher of Somers Point isn’t surprised by their success. …

February 26, 2022

St. Paddy's Day Beach Tags on Sale

Sea Isle City’s limited edition St. Patrick’s Day-themed beach tags for the 2022 summer season are now on sale at …

Friday, February 25

February 25, 2022

Sea Isle Launches Lottery For Kayak Storage

Sea Isle City is offering a lottery like no other. It isn’t for money, but the prize certainly has a …

February 25, 2022

Sports Betting: New York vs New Jersey

Sports betting hasn’t been around long in New York, but it’s already gotten off to a flying start. In January …

February 25, 2022

Kevin Clor Discusses Great Vacations - or Local Staycations - in Western New York

Kevin Clor is a contributor to local travel publications. Below, Kevin Clor gives readers some ideas for you next vacation, …

Thursday, February 24

February 24, 2022

Mayor's Message: Feb. 24

Mayor Leonard Desiderio says that Presidents Day weekend was a "tremendous success" for Sea Isle City. "I spoke with many …

February 24, 2022

O.C. Education Foundation Hosts “Pajama Jam” for Students

The Ocean City Education Foundation (OCEF) is sponsoring a free “Pajama Jam” event at Jilly’s Arcade on Friday night for …

February 24, 2022

Fundraiser to Benefit S.J. Rowing Group

A fundraising event will be held at Gregory’s Restaurant & Bar in Somers Point on Saturday, Feb. 26, to promote …

February 24, 2022

Zoo Aviary Closed as Precautionary Measure Due to Bird Influenza

Due to the emergence of a newly discovered Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) in wild waterfowl along the East Coast, …

Wednesday, February 23

February 23, 2022

Sea Isle Looks to Restrict Parking Lifts

Mechanical parking lifts that allow homeowners or businesses to “stack” cars on top of each other are rare in Sea …

February 23, 2022

Road Work to Close Part of Ocean Drive in Avalon

From Feb. 23 to March 10, the Ocean Drive (CR 619) in Avalon will be closed from 67th to 70th …

February 23, 2022

Nicole Simone of Redemption Paws Explain How to Help an Adopted Dog Adjust

Nicole Simone is the Founder of Redemption Paws, a Canadian registered charity that works to foster dogs and see them …

Tuesday, February 22

February 22, 2022

No Tax Increase in Sea Isle 2022 Budget

City Council introduced a $26.7 million municipal budget Tuesday that keeps local taxes stable and also reflects Sea Isle City’s …

Monday, February 21

February 21, 2022

Sea Isle Testing Out Surveillance Camera on Promenade

Sea Isle City police are conducting a "trial" on a new camera for a surveillance system that may be installed …

Sunday, February 20

February 20, 2022

Bean Bags Fly, Money is Raised for Sea Isle Church

Some of the baggo players were serious, while others noted they were simply trying not to embarrass themselves during the …

Saturday, February 19

February 19, 2022

"Polar Bears" Take Frigid Holiday Plunge in Sea Isle

Altogether, hundreds of daredevils lining the beaches of Sea Isle City jumped into the ocean on the Saturday of Presidents …

Friday, February 18

February 18, 2022

Toll Hike Set for March 13 on Five Bridges

Motorists using the Cape May County toll bridges should get those extra quarters ready or make sure their E-ZPass accounts …

Thursday, February 17

February 17, 2022

Sea Isle Expects Banner "Plunge-less" Holiday Weekend

Sea Isle City seems to have adopted a “No Plunge, No Problem” philosophy for the Presidents Day weekend. Even without …

Wednesday, February 16

February 16, 2022

Sea Isle's Hank Sauce Helps Out With Autism Fundraiser

Mike Monichetti was stunned when Hank Sauce, the Sea Isle City-based hot sauce maker, presented him with a donation last …

Tuesday, February 15

February 15, 2022

Deauville Inn Owner Purchases Yesterday’s Restaurant

Deauville Inn owner Tim Fox had something special in mind when he renovated the historic landmark restaurant that overlooks Corson’s …

February 15, 2022

Connors Farm on Farm-to-Table Eating: What it Means for Health, Economy, and the Environment

Connors Farm in Danvers, MA runs a CSA and is a farm market open to the public. Connors Farm got …

February 15, 2022

Capybara Pups Born at County Zoo

The Cape May County Zoo announced the birth of a pair of capybara pups. The breeding pair, Mikey and Budette, …

Monday, February 14

February 14, 2022

Is Object Discovered in Sea Isle Part of an Old Shipwreck?

The brownish object lying on the 30th Street beach in Sea Isle City seemed to be nothing more than a …

February 14, 2022

Thomas Randolph Shkrabuik Discusses Breaking News from Ukraine

Thomas Randolph Shkrabuik is a technology and business reporter who also happens to get a lot of questions about his …

February 14, 2022

Michael Snow of TrailersPlus Discusses the Mission of FIRST Robotics in Idaho

Michael Snow of TrailersPlus is an advocate for youth educational organizations such as Idaho Out of School and For Inspiration …

February 14, 2022

Kevin Burge of North Carolina Discusses the Latest News from NC Sports

Kevin Burge is a sportswriter from North Carolina who frequently covers the Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets, and the UNC Hoops. …

Sunday, February 13

February 13, 2022

Sea Isle Restaurant to Feature “Pop-Up Art Show”

Family-owned restaurant Rick’s Breakfast House in Sea Isle City may be known for culinary breakfast and lunch delights, but soon, …

Saturday, February 12

February 12, 2022

Ocean City Realtor Stands Out, Wins Top Award

Disston Vanderslice could have just gone into his family’s successful real estate business, Grace Realty, and continued the tradition of …

Friday, February 11

February 11, 2022

Cape May County Officials Explore Ways to Stop Unruly Teens at Shore

Groups of rowdy teenagers turned parts of the Jersey Shore last summer into their own personal playground for bad behavior. …

Thursday, February 10

February 10, 2022

Sea Isle Proposes Municipal Budget With No Tax Increase

Sea Isle City unveiled a 2022 municipal budget with no tax increase, a large surplus and funds for capital projects …

February 10, 2022

Mayor’s Message: Feb. 10

Mayor Leonard Desiderio is thanking Sea Isle City residents for their patience and cooperation during the major snowstorm on Jan. …

Wednesday, February 9

February 9, 2022

Neighbors Complain About Loud Music at Oar House Pub

The noise, they say, was unbearable. It made their lives miserable at times. Music blasting from an outdoor bar at …

Tuesday, February 8

February 8, 2022

Mayor: Sea Isle "Better Than Ever"

Mayor Leonard Desiderio, delivering a buoyant State of the City address, pronounced Sea Isle City’s finances as being in the …

February 8, 2022

Elected Officials to “Brainstorm” on Ways to Stop Rowdy Teens

Sea Isle City Mayor Leonard Desiderio will host a meeting Friday with state lawmakers from New Jersey’s First Legislative District …

February 8, 2022

Dr. Linh Nguyen SIPMD Discusses the Best New Healthcare Apps & Services to Check Out Today

Dr. Linh Nguyen SIPMD is the Director and Founder of MD24 in Glendale Arizona, a medical office dedicated to increasing …

Monday, February 7

February 7, 2022

Ocean City's CFO Heading to Sea Isle -- Temporarily

It appears that Ocean City’s chief financial officer will be temporarily helping out in Sea Isle City after all. Sea …

Sunday, February 6

February 6, 2022

Spotlight on History: Sea Isle’s Early Shipwrecks

Ever since Christopher Columbus bumped into San Salvador on Columbus Day in 1492, deep-sea navigational tools have been capable of …

Saturday, February 5

February 5, 2022

Sea Isle’s VFW Post 1963 Auxiliary “Adopts” Troop in Alaska

This year the Sea Isle City VFW Post 1963 Auxiliary is sending care packages a long way -- to troops …

Friday, February 4

February 4, 2022

Dredging Company Returns to Finish the Job in Sea Isle

After encountering delays last year, Sea Isle City’s dredging contractor is back to finish the job this winter. SumCo Eco-Contracting, …

Thursday, February 3

February 3, 2022

Corsons Inlet Bridge Rehab Project Gets Green Light

The Cape May County agency that operates the Corsons Inlet Bridge has received all of the permits that are needed …

February 3, 2022

Fishing Industry Alliance Files Lawsuit Against Martha's Vineyard Wind Farm

Responsible Offshore Development Alliance (RODA), a broad membership-based coalition of fishing industry associations and fishing companies, filed suit challenging the …

Wednesday, February 2

February 2, 2022

Police Offer Free Fingerprinting for Background Checks

Sea Isle City’s Police Department is now offering a free service for people who need their fingerprints taken for jobs, …

February 2, 2022

Jay Roberts of Prosper Group, a Tampa, Florida-based real estate developer on the 5 Top Books to Read in 2022

Jay Roberts is the CEO and Founder of Prosper Group, a Florida real estate developer focused on new construction homes …

Tuesday, February 1

February 1, 2022