Kim Pileggi's Blog Posts

A credit card is not a one-size-fits-all product. Here's how to choose the most beneficial card for you based on your spending habits, goals and credit score.When looking to buy or sell a home on,

We often think of home staging as only applying to the interior, but the exterior leaves the ultimate first impression. Here are 7 ideas to boost your home's curb appeal:If you or someone you know

Staging your home is a powerful way to sell it faster and at a higher price. Here are some easy, affordable ways you can ensure your property is ready for the spotlight. If you or someone you

Read these great tips below!If you are looking to buy or sell on LBI, I can help! Click my link here http://kpileggi.vandykrealestate

If you are looking to buy or sell on Long Beach Island, I can help! Click my web link here http://kpileggi.vandykrealestate

Check out these five stress-busting tax time tips! Happy #TipTuesday!Looking to buy or sell a home on Long Beach Island? Click here to search http://kpileggi.vandykrealestate

As tax season approaches, check out what's new for 2022 filing. Happy #TipTuesday!Looking to buy or sell a home on LBI? I can help! Click here to search homes for sale http://kpileggi

Whether you are buying or selling a home this year, here are some questions to ask yourself when deciding on a neighborhood. Read on!Looking to buy or sell a home on LBI? Click here to search homes

Happy New Year! Here's a look at what's happening in the market right now and what to keep an eye on in the upcoming months! Enjoy!Looking to buy or sell a home in the Long Beach Island area?

As part of your gratitude campaign this month, check out these great ways to reconnect!Looking to sell or buy a home on LBI? Click here http://kpileggi.vandykrealestate

November starts the Gratitude season! Here are some suggestions for heart happiness!If you are looking to buy or sell a home on Long Beach Island, click here http://kpileggi.vandykrealestate

After months of switching between your big screen and little mobile screen you might be feeling some virtual fatigue. Taking time off from tech is a good way to reset and improve your day to day

Do you know how to tell if cybercriminals have gone 'phishing' for your personal information? Learn to spot the red flags of a suspicious email so the identity thieves never get their big catch!

Cyberattacks are a common way for identity thieves to access your personal information. Understand how these attacks happen so you can prevent them! Read on! To search for homes on Long Beach

Cybercrime has been everywhere this year. even though reported attacks affect mostly large corporations, individuals must also remain vigilant, so their personal information doesn't fall in to the

Learn to leverage your work style for more productive results when you're working, volunteering, or just interacting with friends and family! Which work style do you have? Read on!Search for homes

Whether communicating digitally or in-person, it helps to understand different communication styles. This can lead to even better communication and help avoid misunderstandings. What type of

If you've been thinking about a new layout for any room in your house, follow these steps to easily rearrange any space!!

Looking to refresh your space? These design tips have the power to totally transform any room, and they're easy to implement! Read on!;

One can never be too prepared in the event of an emergency! If you've got a four-legged friend or any other type of pet, make a plan for them too! See these great tips below!Oh, and remember, I'm

It’s almost impossible to predict when a crisis may occur. From major storms to a global pandemic, the world has experienced a handful of unexpected events in the past few years.When weathering a

If you are launching a new venture, you may wonder whether it's necessary to open a dedicated bank account for your business. Even if your company is established and already has separate checking

Strong credit matters! Check out these tips for building and maintaining an excellent credit score!When searching for homes in the Long Beach Island real estate market click here http:/.

Everybody knows it’s important to keep your credit in good shape. Not only is a healthy credit score a good financial practice, but it’s also a way to save money and increase your housing

With warmer spring weather right around the corner, you may be starting to dream up ways to make the most out of your backyard in the months ahead. With outdoor gatherings still considered one of

The spring buying season is back! Here are a few reasons to consider putting your home on the market sooner rather than later. Visit my website to search homes on LBI http://kpileggi

Stock market booms come and go, but real estate typically remains a solid investment. In today’s market, owning a home — or two — is one of the best moves you can make for your portfolio.

Here is the follow up to my Part 1 blog that went out at the beginning of the month...enjoy!We all have dreams worth saving for! Whether you’re putting away money for retirement, a down payment on

We all have dreams worth saving for! Whether you’re putting away money for retirement, a down payment on a home (hopefully on LBI, hint hint lol) or your kids’ college tuition, it’s easier

It’s never too early to begin preparing for tax season! Take some time this month to take stock of your finances and tax situation, so you won’t have to stress come April.   ;

This past year was filled with twists and turns that no one could have predicted. It wasn’t always easy, but now that we have entered into 2021, it’s time to shift our focus toward a brighter

Looking for a treat this holiday season? Look no further than Patti Labelle's famous mac and cheese...OMG it requires a long walk after consuming...Enjoy!INGREDIENTS 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1

Less than a month after the attorney for the owners of the vacant CVS Pharmacy in Ship Bottom outlined, in a letter to the court, the multiple steps his clients took to secure a gaming permit for

Deep Clean Your Pantry A pantry, or lack thereof, could be one of the most important but overlooked spaces in your kitchen. Where do you store food that doesn’t need to be refrigerated? If

For Long Beach Island locals and visitors, the $312 million federally funded Causeway rehab and expansion project that prompted lane closures, snarling traffic even in the off season, seems both

Did you miss the Fourth of July tradition? Fireworks will light up the Long Beach Island sky on Labor Day weekend. Fantasy Island Amusement Park will hold a fireworks spectacular from 9-9:30 p.m.

The developer of Causeway Marina and The Boatyard in Stafford Township has until the end of the month to address a complaint that he violated the state’s Coastal Area Facilities Review Act and

Summer on LBI is almost here and we cannot wait! It's been a long winter and spring and I cannot wait to get my toes in the sand and smell that salt air! Here is a recap of the top rental

Packing for vacation can be stressful and we tend to over-pack for sure! Let's talk about ways to enjoy your LBI vacation and post-vacation unpacking even more!Did you know there are many '

We all love our furry friends, don't we? "Can I bring my pet to my LBI vacation rental?" is one of THE top questions from tenants and while everyone's dog is the best dog ever...doesn't bark, doesn

I know what you're thinking...odd topic to blog about lol but believe it or not, ant invasions are a common rental complaint in the summer and here is why... You may or may not have realized, Long

On LBI, summer rental security deposits are collected to protect against damage and excessive cleaning. They are not your initial form of payment to reserve the property. These security

You've had an amazing LBI vacation and now it's time to pack up and hit the road sadly! But wait...before you leave don't forget to tidy up that rental to protect your security deposit! So how much

What happens if I check in to my LBI vacation rental and it is not clean? This is a very common question! Human instinct is to clean something when it's dirty however, in the case of your vacation

Greetings from LBI! As spring approaches the countdown to Memorial Day begins, and with that, the start of the LBI summer vacation season. Let's talk check in and check out times! These are stated

So many LBI rentals, so many questions! One of the top questions is...does my Long Beach Island rental include beach badges? Your first source for the answer to this question is...the original

Developer Christopher Vernon will have to wait another month to appear before the Beach Haven Land Use Board as Monday night’s meeting was shut down by the Ocean County fire marshal due

Beach Haven has announced its special holiday beach badges are now on sale. The badge was designed by Marina Bresley, a fifth-grade student at Beach Haven Elementary School.“It’s

The Marine Mammal Stranding Center is asking the public to keep an eye out for cold-stunned green turtles that have been washing up on Long Beach Island. The turtles are about the size of a dinner

On Aug. 2, the Terrapin Nesting Project posted an update to its Facebook page, facebook.com/TNP25, noting: “It has started! The babies have started to hatch.” August is the busiest hatch

Seven members of the Environmental Committee of the Garden Club of LBI agreed to fight plastic straw pollution on a personal level by visiting 72 restaurants, diners, coffee shops and ice cream

Part 3 of How To Have Fun on LBI This Summer...enjoy!!!1. View the Atlantic City skyline at night from the parking lot of the wildlife refuge in Holgate2. Stroll through the maritime forest at

Here is part two of 10 Ways to Have Fun on LBI This Summer!1. Take an outdoor yoga class whether it be on the beach, in the park with goats, or on a stand up paddle board2. Sample pizza at the

So much to do in and around LBI this summer. Look for my ongoing list!1. Play Pickleball at the Nelson Ave Park in Beach Haven2. Leard stand up paddle boarding in the bay3. Explore the new under the

BARNEGAT LIGHT — The picnic tables were out and full again on the inlet side of Barnegat Lighthouse State Park last weekend, and the gazebo hosted a band to accompany a night climb of

Only one week left July 13-20!!! Plan your LBI vacation today before the last open week is scooped up!!! Exquisite new construction ocean block home with 5 bedrooms and 4 1/2 baths in the heart

Since announcing plans to build a proposed restaurant and a 102-room hotel in Beach Haven at the vacant site of Morrison’s restaurant, Christopher Vernon has stressed reaching out to the

Homeowners on West Alabama Avenue in Long Beach Township are not happy. Alabama Avenue – 99th Street – was chosen as the point on Long Beach Island where New Jersey Natural Gas will install a

The word soroptimist is interpreted as “best for women,” with the Latin soror meaning sister and optima meaning best. Some may recognize the word in association with the

In passing a resolution authorizing an agreement with the state of New Jersey, the Ship Bottom Borough Council is paving the way for the final phase of the $312 million federally funded

I recently attended the Triple Play Realtor Convention in Atlantic City, New Jersey and came across a great training speaker named Joe Meyer of Joe Meyer Presentations, Inc. Below is some great info

We are now collecting items for Stafford's Free Little Pantry!In completing his Eagle Scout achievements, Parker Petty initiated the Free Little Pantry Project in Stafford Township earlier this.

A restaurant and a 102-room hotel could be in the works for the site of Morrison’s Restaurant, which has been vacant since a fire destroyed the Beach Haven eatery in 2005.During a borough council

Beach Haven hopes to reduce nuisance flooding through a $3 million bond ordinance that was adopted by the borough council at its meeting Monday.Councilman Donald Kakstis said the project was

The Beach Haven Borough Council has adopted an ordinance prohibiting businesses in the municipality from distributing single-use plastic carryout bags. At the Aug. 13 meeting, Mayor

Summertime and miniature golf are a perfect match. And with 10 courses at eight locations on Long Beach Island, there’s no shortage of challenging options for both the serious and casual golfer.

While the Beach Haven Borough Council is looking to adopt an ordinance prohibiting businesses in the municipality from distributing single-use plastic carryout bags, any such

Long Beach Township’s Board of Commissioners announced at its meeting earlier this month the Island-wide shuttle service, which was previously free, will now require riders to purchase a ticket.

• Make sure your Mover is fully licensed, registered, insured.Ask the Mover to provide a License number and proof of insurance. Or call 973-504-6200 (State of NJOffice of Consumer Protection) to

The Friends of the Southern Ocean County Animal Shelter organization runs a dog-fostering program that places shelter dogs from the Ocean County Animal Facility in Manahawkin into temporary homes,

The Harvey Cedars Borough Commission has adopted an ordinance to prohibit businesses from distributing single-use plastic carryout bags.Borough Clerk Daina Dale said the ban would take

Chris O’Rourke has been collecting donations of new pajamas in all sizes for all ages for distribution to families in need ever since her daughter Breanna passed away seven years ago.“She died

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Contractor Weeks Marine Inc. expects to begin replenishment on Long Beach Island around the end of December, according to U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Public Affairs Officer Steve Rochette. Weeks

Indian Summer in Beach Haven is right out front with a good idea – bra recycling. Bring your gently used bras to the Beach Haven store during the month of October and they will be sent to

LBI homes sales stats of 2016 vs 2017 through Sept 10-single family homes Brant Beach to Holgate:2016124 homes soldAvg sales price $1,056,438 and average price per square foot $477Median Sales$

While soaking up the salty invigoration of LBI this Labor Day weekend, be assured there’s plenty of chowder and festivity left this season. Count on returning for Chowderfest Weekend Sept. 30 and

After working as an advertising and real estate salesman, Peter Martorelli thought it was time for a career change.“I was getting tired of wearing a shirt and tie every day, and working 60 to

Take a self-guided tour through six exquisite homes that showcase the best of LBI and its renowned architecture on Wednesday, Aug. 2 from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The 51st annual Seashore

In Beach Haven, the Community Arts Program presents "Concerts on the Green" Wednesdays at Veterans Memorial Park at 7:30pm. Grab a blanket and/or a beach chair along with your favorite beverage and

Long Beach Island’s free shuttle buses will return to the Boulevard for Memorial Day weekend, and will continue on an abbreviated, weekends-only schedule until resuming a full-time schedule

Beach Haven, Long Beach Township and Surf City are preparing to supervise implementation of a round of house-raising grants, as explained in a letter set to go out to homeowners in those three Long

Laugh your butt off, but please don’t spit out your food during Comedy Night at the Beach Haven Firehouse. The event, presented by the fire company auxiliary and Ginger Ninja Productions on April,

-Did you know the Beach Haven Fire Company is the oldest fire department in Ocean County? Me either!Did you know the Beach Haven Fire Company makes a killer turkey dinner each year? YES I DO

A few weeks ago I had the pleasure of meeting Harold Elliott as my "Enterprise rental car...we'll pick you up!" driver. Our chat in the car centered on his 20th annual bowling fundraiser for

Town hall isn’t the first place that comes to mind when considering a holiday present, but maybe it should be. The gift of a whole summer at the beach is all wrapped up.Island towns selling 2017

Looking for a way to brighten someone's holiday this year? Look no further than the St. Francis Community Center on LBI. Each year the parish helps local families in need by putting up a 'giving'

The 64-year-old face of The Dutchman’s and the restaurant’s interior will soon undergo a transformation, while retaining its German motif. The comprehensive upgrade is expected to take two years

While there doesn’t seem to be much happening on the $3.5 million Route 72 Manahawkin Bay Bridges Project, work is continuing below the surface throughout the summer. Concrete beam repairs,

Long Beach Island’s free shuttle buses returned to the Boulevard in late May – first on an abbreviated schedule, then full-time beginning the end of June – with ridership already at

People are buzzing about the Ship Bottom Brewery after its presence at last weekend’s Hop Sauce Festival. Meanwhile, at Bay Village in Beach Haven, the site of the future Ship Bottom Brew House

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The New Jersey Foundation for Open Government filed suit in Ocean County Superior Court earlier this month against the Long Beach Island Board of Education, alleging the board committed multiple

Residents and officials of Long Beach Island together could help save Surflight Theatre. Mayors Nancy Taggart Davis of Beach Haven and Joseph Mancini of Long Beach Township have been discussing a

Red lights will regulate traffic in four new spots in Long Beach Township after a safety improvement project is finished by the county on the Boulevard. New signals will be installed at 38th and

State Department of Environmental Protection Commissioner Bob Martin sharply criticized a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ contractor for plans to remove dredging equipment from an ongoing beach and

Surflight Theatre will once again be on the auction block on Friday, Dec. 18.The foreclosure auction is scheduled for 2 p.m. that day. It will take place in Room 19 of the Ocean County Courthouse,

Even though the month still says October, Ship Bottom says it is time for people to begin working on their float for the borough’s Christmas Parade scheduled Saturday, Dec. 5, 1 p.m. This year’s

For the first time in its 27-year history, Chowderfest weekend has been canceled due to the possible impacts of Hurricane Joaquin at the Jersey Shore. Early Thursday afternoon, the Southern Ocean

To both residents and visitors along the Jersey Shore, I would like to thank you for bearing with us as we work to build more dunes and fill more beaches to reduce damages from future storms. We

With repairs now complete to a third dredge set to join beach replenishment operations on Long Beach Island in the fall, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has updated the schedule for the remainder

LBI Real Estate HEATED UP in JUNE!42 Single family homes sold in June 2015 with an average sale price of $1,033,067!Get this: in June 2014 the average sale price of a single family home was $942,621

Long Beach Island had an amazing May in the Real Estate Market! 43 Single Family Homes sold with an average sale price of $966,481 and those homes sold 95% to list price! A whopping 7 Condos sold in

The Christie administration joined with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Philadelphia District and various elected officials to mark the start of a $128 million contract to complete beach and

The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection has issued a notice of a remapping proposal that would amend the boundaries reflected on coastal wetland maps applicable to the lot between

In a few years, the entrance to Long Beach Island will have a new look. The Ship Bottom Land Use Board has approved an application for a 105-room Hotel LBI, which will be built at the current site

The Southern Regional Home and School Association’s 1st Annual Comedy Night will be held on February 21st at the Manahawkin Elks Lodge. Tickets are $20 per person (21+ over please). Doors open at:

It must have been difficult for Lily Rose Cramer and her family to have a Merry Christmas. But the Cramers sure have had, in one respect at least, a Happy New Year.The 5-year-old Little Egg Harbor

Construction of the new Route 72 Manahawkin Bay Bridge is proceeding and on schedule, Stephen Schapiro, acting director of communications at the New Jersey Department of Transportation, recently

Sending your first child off to college can be an emotional experience, to say the least! Waiting 3  months to see her at Thanksgiving was almost too much to bear. However when she arrived home

September and October saw 84 single family homes sold on Long Beach Island with an average sales price of $996,324! Multi-family homes made a strong comeback with 16 sold with an average sales

New England Chowder Critics' Choice White: Resorts Atlantic City Grand Prize White: Howard's Restaurant 1st Runner Up White: Chicken or the Egg 2nd Runner Up White: Country Kettle

Narcon Spray Reversed 99 Overdoses In Ocean County Since April, when Ocean County Prosecutor Joseph Coronato supplied municipal police with the nasal spray Narcon as first aid for heroin ,

Acme Market in Beach Haven Park was razed over the weekend to make way for a brand-new version of the grocery store, nearly twice the size of the original building from the 1950s.

Beach View Farms in Manahawkin offers a Community Supported Agriculture program, to which members subscribe to receive weekly helpings of freshly harvested crops. Each week’s pickup varies

As work continues on the Route 72 Manahawkin Bay Bridges Project, motorists traveling eastbound over the existing Causeway Bridge may have noticed that some of the new bridge piers have become

Down The Shore Publishing has been creating Long Beach Island's must-have books, calendars and cards since 1984. Check out these titles:1. Surviving Sandy: Long Beach Island and the Greatest Storm

Rutgers University and its partners have decided to postpone a geological survey planned for 15 miles off the coast of Barnegat Light. The R/V Marcus G. Langseth – slated to conduct the

1. Windguru- How often does the wind call the day? Find out if the wind is going west before you surf, or if that sea breeze is going to wreck your evening plans. This very accurate app gives wind

Single Family Sold: 47 Average Sales Price: $982,045 Average Days on Market: 133 % to List Price: 95%   Condos Sold: 7 Average Sale Price: $362,571 Average Days On:

As part of a pilot program scheduled to run through the summer, the Brant Beach Homeowners Association recently collaborated with the Long Beach Township Public Works Department to install

April was a great month for sales on LBI. Market activity was strong due to buyers wanting to close their sales to enjoy their new vacation homes in time for Summer 2014.Single Family Homes :

We have the key to your summer vacation at the Jersey Shore. Win a week's vacation on Long Beach Island for your family in 100.1 WJRZ’s Shorecation Giveaway!Powered By: Matt Knight in the Morning

Show business came to Surf City’s 19th Street beach last Thursday, April 17. A production company spent the day shooting a commercial for the state’s new “Going Strong” tourism

The Ocean County Prosecutor's Office is hosting a forum titled, "Can We Talk - Are You Listening?", on Tuesday, May 27, 2014 at the Pine Belt Arena in Toms River. This program has been

For many buyers, looking for a new home can be a challenge. As agents, we see homes daily and are well-trained on how to see past the superficial problems and see a home for its potential. But when

Tourism revenue reached a record last summer statewide, despite the effects of a superstorm. The industry generated $40.4 billion in 2013, announced Lt. Gov. Kim Guadagno at the New Jersey

A “safety zone” governing Barnegat Inlet traffic near the North Jetty during an upcoming North Jetty repair project will be activated “if necessary,” an officer from the Barnegat Light

You always ask buyers what they’re looking for in a home, but have you ever thought about what they’re looking for in an agent? In order to ensure that you convince buyers that you’re the

Long Beach Township, in partnership with the Long Beach Island Chamber of Commerce, will run a free bus service along the Island this summer, continuing last year’s successful pilot .

There can be a thin line between love and hate when it comes to buyers’ responses to properties. Even if the home seems like a great fit on paper, sometimes there are issues that cause an almost

For anyone wishing to learn more about winter birding, the Southern Ocean Birding Group will host the fifth annual Wings Over Long Beach Island Day on Saturday, March 15, beginning at 10 .

Stafford Township officials unveiled plans to construct not one, but two new community centers in town: one in place of the Mill Creek Community Center in Beach Haven West, which was heavily

After a brief hiatus last year as the state continued recovery from Superstorm Sandy, voting for New Jersey’s Top 10 Beaches is back. Given this snowy winter, the New Jersey Sea Grant

“The Boy Friend” may seem like a hard sell, but it’s fun and light-hearted. The show, being performed by the Southern Regional Theatre Co. this Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday,.

If there’s one thing local organizations can take away from the unexpected divergence from everyday life following Superstorm Sandy, it’s that it’s always best to have a plan. The Beach

In response to a blog I re-posted last week about 20 things you should say to your daughter before she is grown, I received an email from a young lady who loved the post so much (which I cannot take

1. Learn the word NO. Sure, I don’t like it one bit when you say it to me, but in the big, scary world out there you will be faced with endless tough choices. From boys to beers to

Join the Ocean Wreck Divers as they host the largest Scuba Flea Market in New Jersey on Sunday, February 16th from 9:00am through 2:00pm. Located at the Toms River Intermediate School South, 1675

The Southern Regional High School Fishing Flea Market is scheduled for Saturday, February 15th, 2014. Held in the Middle School cafeteria, the doors are open from 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM. This

Join the Beach Haven Volunteer Fire Company for their 97th Annual Turkey Dinner on February 15th from12:00pm to 8:00pm! Eat In or Take Out! Dinner includes turkey, stuffing, green beans, mashed

Join the NJ Maritime Museum on Friday, February 14th at 7:00pm for the presentation of "Sharks". Guest Speaker Dean Fessler of the Shark Research Institute will provide a glimpse into

A great deal for film lovers is in the offing.  The Lighthouse International Film Festival, in conjunction with the Southern Ocean County Chamber’s Chocolate Week special events, is

New Jersey Department of Community Affairs Community Development Block Grant - Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) Action Plan Substantial Amendments #6 and #7 Pursuant to Federal Register

The state's revamped economic development legislation, Rutgers University's new clout in scientific research, an abundance of capital and resurgent job growth will bolster commercial real estate

Long Beach Twp is currently accepting applications for its new Memorial Bench Program, which the township calls an opportunity for families or individuals to pay tribute to a friend or loved one

Seven more businesses on Long Beach Island are among 162 coast wide that have now been approved for Stronger NJ Business Grants for recovery after Superstorm Sandy. Woodies of LBI in Ship Bottom,

New Jersey homeowners have seen their insurance bills rise in recent years, but they still were paying less than the national average to protect their properties, according to a new report by the

The Ship Bottom Merchants Association kicks off the holiday season with the annual tree lighting in front of Borough Hall this Friday, December 6 at 5:30pm. A Frank Sinatra holiday tribute will be

It's becoming a Tuckerton Seaport tradition to offer area women a leisurely start to the holiday shopping season. Before the holiday rush is upon us and all the visitors too, the Seaport management

While this upcoming weekend, Oct 5/6 is the world famous LBI Chowderfest in Beach Haven, let us not forget those who protect and serve our community...The Beach Haven Volunteer Fire Company. Yes,

Looking for an easy AND eco-friendly way to get around on LBI? Why not take the FREE LBI SHUTTLE BUS? Sponsored by Long Beach Township, flag down this bright yellow mini-bus anytime from 10am-10pm.

6 Books a Buck Sale!!! Tuesday, August 20 from 2pm-4pm. Stock up on beach reads, DVDs, CDs, and kids books too!217 S. Central Ave, Surf City Branch of Ocean County LibraryA unifying force-

  On July 30, 2013, the federal government issued a notice in response to the various requests from the Christie Administration to allow for reimbursement of homeowners and landlords of

I'm talking cigarette butts! We've all heard the expression "Life's a Beach!" On Long Beach Island, it's true. Both economy and ecology depend heavily on the health of the ocean and bay beaches and

Fantasy Island and the Long Beach Island Foundation of the Arts and Sciences are teaming up on Saturday, June 1, for "Community Pride: Together We Make a Difference", a fun-filled afternoon with

Join us for the first ever LBI Thank You Fest June 14-16 as we thank the National Guard and First Responders and their families for all their Hurricane Sandy efforts!!! Island Wide Alive!!,

With summer just around the corner, the time could be right to find a special someone to share the warm, sunny days and balmy beach nights! 'Maybe It's May" is the third in a series of social

The seventh annual Barefoot Wine Beach Rescue Project, coming to Long Beach Township this Saturday, May 11, from 1pm to 4pm, is a joint effort by Barefoot Wine and Bubbly and Surfrider Foundation

Local Girl Scout Troop 421 will host its second annual Second Chance Pet Adoption at Manahawkin Lake Park on Saturday, May 4, between 10am and 4pm. Rain date is Sunday May 5. The event is being held

This Saturday, May 4, Holgate residents are teaming up with neighborly groups to continue cleaning up the southern most part of Long Beach Island, hardest hit by Sandy. Clean up coordinators will

The Southern Ocean County Animal Facility, located at 360 Haywood Road in Manahawkin, is in need of pet food. The food bank is getting very low! Items needed are as follows: dry pet food for dogs

Looking for the ultimate St. Patrick's Day party? Look no further than Nardi's on LBI. YES LBI IS OPEN FOR BUSINESS!!! Nardi's 6th annual St. Patty's Day party 2013 is Saturday, March 16th. There

The Southern Regional High School's Music Department is sponsoring a MATTRESS SALE FUNDRAISER. The sale will be held Saturday, February 16, 2013 from 10am until 5pm. Floor models will be on display

The Long Beach Township Board of Commissioners adopted an ordinance at its meeting last Friday, Jan. 18, that amends an existing ordinance and allows buildings to be erected or enlarged 2 feet.

New Jersey | DR-4086-NJ | Hurricane Sandy The State of New Jersey and the Federal Emergency Management Agency are committed to providing the most relevant information to survivors of

‘twas 11 days before Christmas, around 9:38 when 20 beautiful children stormed through heaven's gate. their smiles were contagious, their laughter filled the air... they could hardly

Tomorrow, Friday, November 16, New Jersey Natural Gas will be working on our service restoration plan for Long Beach Island in the section of the island from Holly Drive to the northerntip of LBI.

The 2nd annual Crabbin' for a Cure dinner auction to support David's Dream & Believe Cancer Foundation is being held at Mud City Crab House in Manahawkin, NJ (right near LBI) on October 24.

American women's Olympian 5,000 meter runner, Julie Culley, who is from New Jersey, plans to spend some time off in the fall at her family's summer home in Beach Haven here on Long Beach Island.

Hosted by the Ancient Order of the Hibernians, the annual Ship Bottom LBI Irish Festival is being held Saturday, September 8 and Sunday, September 9. Located at 10th Street & Shore Avenue at the

The Barnegat Township Historical Society is taking entries for its Quilts Along the Bay Exhibit. The event is being hosted Saturday and Sunday, September 15 and 16,  in the community center in

The Ocean County Library is partnering with the county health department to offer library patrons a way to take care of their overdue library charges and also help the food banks in the local

Courtesy of Wes Goble/Pillar to Post Home Inspections Spring and summer are when yards and gardens retake their rightful places at the center of attention. This month, Pillar To Post

Courtesy of www.myfoxphilly.com A neighborhood battle is brewing on Long Beach Island, N.J. Beachfront property owners need to sign an easement that would grant approval to a $25 million beach

Thirty million to 40 million homes in the United States have outdoor decks, and all of them require steady maintenance. Mark Clement, a Philadephia-based pro contractor and host of a weekly radio

Courtesy of the LBI Business Alliance Don¹t forget to vote for LBI!!  The 5th annual New Jersey¹s Top 10 Beaches Survey polls are open now through the end of April!!!!! Visit www

Tuesday, February 21st Adult Writers Group:  1pm-3pm at the Island Branch of the Ocean County Library, 217 S. Central Ave., Surf City.  Call to register 609-494-2480 or visit www

Courtesy of the LBI Business Alliance Monday, February 13th Friends of the Library Meet:  10am at the Island Branch of the Ocean County Library, 217 S. Central Ave., Surf City (609-494

Monday, February 6th   Brain Games: 1pm at the Island Branch of the Ocean County Library, 217 S. Central Ave., Surf City. Games designed to stimulate different areas of the brain.

Courtesy of the LBI Business Alliance..... Monday, January 30 and Tuesday, January 31st·        Labyrinth Walk:  Monday, 9:30am-7pm;

Courtesy of The LBI Business Alliance.... Monday, January 23rd Story Hour: 4-5pm at Beach Haven Library. Activity for ages 5-8. Call 609-492-7081 to register. Monday Night Movie: ª

Register Now With Saltwater Recreational Registry Program   The New Jersey Division of Fish and Wildlife reminds all saltwater

Courtesy of the LBI Business Alliance....   THIS WEEK Monday January 16th ·        Brain Games: 1pm at the Island Branch of the Ocean County

 Courtesy of the LBI Business Alliance: Monday January 9th:  1.  Friends of the Library Meet:  10am at the Island Branch of the Ocean County Library in Surf City. All are

  WISHING YOU ALL A HAPPY, HEALTHY NEW YEAR!!!   Wednesday December 28th:    1. Starlab:  A Portable Planetarium  at the Island

  Get in the holiday spirit with these great events!!   Monday December 19th:  1.  Brain Games:  1pm at the Island Branch of the Ocean County

The Weekly LBI Events Are Courtesy Of The LBI Business Alliance. The weather is getting colder but the Island is heating up with great events!  Read on!   Monday December 12th:

The Weekly LBI Events Are Courtesy Of The LBI Business Alliance. Ho Ho Holiday season on LBI is filled with great events!  Read on!   Monday December 5th:  1. How to

Lots Of LBI Community Events Courtesy Of LBI Business Alliance     November 29 - December 18   Surflight Theatre: is proud to present a Holiday Musical Comedy, the

The Weekly LBI Events Are Courtesy Of The LBI Business Alliance. The Holiday Season has begun!  Get excited with these events!!   Monday November 28th:  1.  Movie

The Weekly LBI Events Are Courtesy Of The LBI Business Alliance. Happy Thanksgiving!! Celebrate the holiday week with these great events!   Thursday November 24th:  Happy

The Weekly LBI Events Are Courtesy Of The LBI Business Alliance. The weather might be chilly but the Island heats up with these great events!   Monday November 14th:  1.;

The Weekly LBI Events Are Courtesy Of The LBI Business Alliance. November means great events!!  Read On!   Wednesday November 9th:  1. The Lenape or Delaware Indians:

The Weekly LBI Events Are Courtesy Of The LBI Business Alliance. Happy November!  Read on for great events!!     Thursday November 3rd: 1. Bead Happy Hour:

The Weekly LBI Events Are Courtesy Of The LBI Business Alliance. These events are so great it gives us the chills!  Read on!!   Monday October 24th: 1.  Monday Night:

The Weekly LBI Events Are Courtesy Of The LBI Business Alliance. These events are so great it's spooky!  Read on!   Monday October 17th: 1.  Brain Games:  1pm at the

The Weekly LBI Events Are Courtesy Of The LBI Business Alliance. Great events heat up this week (just like the weather!) on LBI!   Monday October 10th: 1.  America's Little

The Weekly LBI Events Are Courtesy Of The LBI Business Alliance. October brings good waves and these great events.  Read on!   Monday October 3rd: 1.  50-50 Raffle:

The Weekly LBI Events Are Courtesy Of The LBI Business Alliance. Get ready for Chowderfest Weekend and these great events!   Monday September 26th: 1. LBI Historical Association

The Weekly LBI Events Are Courtesy Of The LBI Business Alliance. Who says fall can't be fun?  Check out these great events!   Wednesday September 21st: 1.  Lessons

The Weekly LBI Events Are Courtesy Of The LBI Business Alliance. Contrary to popular belief, the Island is STILL busy!  Read on for great events! Monday September 12th:   1.

The Weekly LBI Events Are Courtesy Of The LBI Business Alliance. Enjoy end-of-summer activities and look forward to September fun on LBI! Tuesday September 6th: 1. Fabulous Feathers:

*** Please be sure to call and confirm each event that you are planning on attending, we cannot confirm that ALL of these events are still happening due to Hurricane Irene.*** Monday August:

The Weekly LBI Events Are Courtesy Of The LBI Business Alliance. Celebrate the last days of August with these events!!! Monday August 22nd: 1. Monday Madness at Bayview Park: 6:30-8:30pm in

The Weekly LBI Events Are Courtesy Of The LBI Business Alliance. Summer gets hotter with these awesome events!!! Monday August 8th: 1. Monday Madness at Bayview Park: 6:30-8:30pm in Brant

The Weekly LBI Events Are Courtesy Of The LBI Business Alliance. August starts off with these GREAT events!!! Monday August 1st: 1. Monday Madness at Bayview Park: 6:30-8:30pm in Brant.

The Weekly LBI Events Are Courtesy Of The LBI Business Alliance. Sick of the heat? There's plenty to do, no matter what temperature it is! Check out these great events!!! Monday July 25th: .

The Weekly LBI Events Are Courtesy Of The LBI Business Alliance. Don't just want to sit on the beach? Check out these great events!!! Monday July 18th: 1. 2 Old Beach Bums Present: a Tour

The Weekly LBI Events Are Courtesy Of The LBI Business Alliance. July is packed with great events, read on!!! Monday July 11th: 1. Aboriginal Dot Painting: 3pm at the Island Branch of the

The Weekly LBI Events Are Courtesy Of The LBI Business Alliance. Happy Summer!!! Enjoy our Island and these great events!! Tuesday July 5th: 1. Chinese Brush Painting: 9:30am-3:30pm at

The school year has just ended and summer has just begun but it is never to soon to make sure your child's immunizations and physical exams are up to date for the 2011-2012 school year. The Long

The Weekly LBI Events Are Courtesy Of The LBI Business Alliance. Get fired up for the 4th with these great events!!! Monday June 27th: 1. Thinking Ahead: Legal & Home Resources: Island

The Weekly LBI Events Are Courtesy Of The LBI Business Alliance. This week, enjoy your favorite LBI Summer Events!!! Monday June 20th: 1. Storytime: Island Branch Ocean County Library,

The Weekly LBI Events Are Courtesy Of The LBI Business Alliance. This week, enjoy the many events at your local branch of the Ocean County Library!!! Monday June 13th: 1. Friends of

The Weekly LBI Events Are Courtesy Of The LBI Business Alliance. This week, help us Bring On the Summer 2011 with LBIfest and these great events!!! Monday June 6th: 1. Card Party &

The Weekly LBI Events Are Courtesy Of The LBI Business Alliance. With summer officially here, celebrate with these great events!! Thursday June 2nd: 1. Bead Happy Hour: 5-8pm at Just

The Weekly LBI Events Are Courtesy Of The LBI Business Alliance. Happy Memorial Day weekend! Kick off the summer with these events!! Monday May 23rd: 1. Monday Night Movie: ,

I recently had my SUV professionally detailed. They did such a phenominal job I wanted to tell everyone about them. The name of the company is Tip Top Mobile Detailing...they clean your car "from

The Weekly LBI Events Are Courtesy Of The LBI Business Alliance. Monday May 16th: 1. "As Time Goes By" 7pm at the Island Branch of the Ocean County Library in Surf City. Elaine Bromka and

Looking for something to do? Red Sails Salon, located at 1615 Long Beach Blvd in Surf City on Long Beach Island, is having its very first sidewalk sale and clothing drive! On Saturday, June 4 from

The Weekly LBI Events Are Courtesy Of The LBI Business Alliance. What better way to enjoy spring on LBI than with these events? Read on!! Monday May 9th: 1. Friends of the Library Meet:

The Weekly LBI Events Are Courtesy Of The LBI Business Alliance. As spring leads to summer, finish your spring cleaning by hitting your kitchen cabinets and donating all your extras to the St.

Headed to Long Beach Island on vacation this summer? Contact me for Fun Day passes to Thundering Surf Water Park. The passes cost $27.95 each and are good for one time use on one Friday, Saturday,

Headed to Long Beach Island on vacation this summer? Contact me for Fun Day passes to Thundering Surf Water Park. The passes cost $27.95 each and are good for one time use on one Friday, Saturday,