Long Beach Island locals and vacationers alike have no doubt noticed the development as they arrive on the island. In the next few years, the island will be home to a redesigned bridge system, a brand-new hotel, luxury condominiums, and a shifted traffic pattern. The entrance to Long Beach Island is changing, and here is how it will affect you. Hotel LBI is the newest project from Cedar Bonnet Hospitality Group, a local company affiliated with Mercer Management that also owns

Just as coastal living has evolved over the years, so have the homes beach-goers choose to spend their days in. From a small summer shack on block foundation, to a 3-bedroom raised ranch on tall pilings, the progression of lifestyle—and family size–has shifted demand from the quaint little bungalow to true year-round designed second homes at the beach. The summer shack was originally meant to serve as merely a home base at the shore, as really, all of the activities took take

As summer winds down and cold-weather moves in, a common misconception may be to “take a break” from worrying about the yard and landscaping areas of a property. But that is not the case, according to David Ash, Jr., owner of Surf City’s David Ash Jr., Landscape Contractors. “Early fall, even late August, is actually the perfect time to get your landscape going for the following year,” he notes. So when Mother’s Day (which is generally his rule of thumb for planting annuals i

As the sun shines bright at just the right angle over Long Beach Island, there is an extraordinary little building that both literally and figuratively sparkles so brilliantly, passersby can’t help but speculate about the origins of its enchantment. Up high on the South-facing wall they spot a giant shimmering mermaid reaching up, with a watchful eye over an ocean of twinkling glass fish and a beautiful dragonfly garden, the opposite side hosting abstracted sea creatures incl

HOW WE MET Sean and I met through mutual friends while we were out one night at the end of the summer. He was the first guy in a long time that didn’t try and take me for drinks on the first date. I knew he was a keeper! HOW HE PROPOSED Sean proposed to me in Las Vegas in front of the Bellagio Water Fountain Show! It was early December and he made sure my family from Texas (sister, brother in law and nephews) were there to watch because we don’t get to see them too often so t

LBI and music go together. I would go so far as to say that just about everyone who comes to LBI for a visit will listen to live music at some point during their stay. It is part of LBI experience tradition these days. There are multitudes of venues including bars, coffee houses, art galleries and public parks all hosting, usually free, live music events. The style of music is diverse to satisfy every taste, jazz, classical, reggae and of course, classic rock. Rock music seem

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From architects and designers to carpenters, plumbers and electricians—the search for the right contractors can be challenging and time-consuming. Translating the clients aesthetic vision without compromising functionality can be a tricky tight walk to maneuver and, without constant communication and a flexible spirit, can lead to disappointment and broke dreams at worst. Fortunately, the new owners of this bayfront property in Loveladies were familiar with Mark Reynolds, ow

The Change of Seasons always brings mixed emotions. We look so forward to the summer, and what Seems like a flash it is over. Fall makes us want to gather with friends and family and enjoy the Beautiful weather. It is a time to create a beautiful harvest welcome to your home. There are still many beautiful things to plant, and what makes it nice is that you have most of the leg work done. By removing the spent summer flowers and leaving some of the hardier plants you are all

Like sandy beaches and salty sea air, access to fresh oysters is just one of the many perks of coastal living. That’s why Long Beach Township is hosting its first-ever Long Beach Oyster Shellebration on October 6, as a tribute to the mighty mollusk and the role it plays in our local communities, from career path to cuisine staple. “The Long Beach Oyster Shellebration is a celebration of the resurgence of the oyster industry in our local bays,” said Long Beach Township Mayor J