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NJ Towns Could See More Restaurant Liquor Licenses
NJ Governor Phil Murphy wants to increase the number of available restaurant liquor licenses in the state. Objective: Overhaul NJ state’s Prohibition-era liquor license system for restaurants....
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Margate Election Day is May 9, 2023
May 9, 2023 is election day in Margate. A new set of commissioners will soon be in charge. Margate Mayor Michael Becker and Commissioner John Amodeo are both stepping down and will not run again for...
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Margate Considers Elephant-sized changes for Lucy Park
Big. Really big. Elephant-sized changes are planned for Lucy Park, home of Margate’s historic landmark. Step # 1. Tear down the old snack bar. It’s not making enough money says Lucy Executive Director,...
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Loving Jerry. Summers Won’t Be Same Without The Geator.
I’ve been receiving an outpouring of love and support from so many people all week. Every word you’ve written matters to me and confirms my love for and with Jerry. From Geator After Hours · Keely...
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How will Mosca Manage Margate’s Massive Surplus?
Margate’s new Business Admin, Ken Mosca, has quite the task in front of him. Mosca will help draft Margate’s massive money plan for 2023. According to CFO Lisa McLaughlin, the Margate fund surplus...
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Partner of Bocca Margate Owner Under Cannabis License Scrutiny
Lou Freedman is the owner of Bocca Restaurant in Margate. He wants to open a ‘cannabis cafe’ in Atlantic City, just a few blocks from Stockton University. Unfortunately for Freedman, his choice of...
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Margate planning Board Catches Hell for Parking Problems
The Margate Planning Board voted NO on property designs for the shuttered Chinese restaurant at 7800 Ventnor Ave. At issue: too many retail properties are becoming mixed use without consistent parking...
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Commercial Parking Has Little Effect on Margate Business
Commercial parking is not a deal breaker, suggests entrepreneur D Pastore, MD., owner of the former Margate Burger and Food Truck business. The following is a Letter to the Editor from Dr. Pastore to...
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Margate Requests High-Rise Condo Safety Inspections
Margate recently sent letters to all high-rise condos requesting they do a complete structural analysis of their building. Jim Galantino, the Margate Construction Official wants to determine if these...
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Lamberti’s Amherst: Move Ramp, Add Landscaping, Return Parking Spots.
Margate officials frustrated by yet another problem regarding the Lamberti’s project on the Amherst Ave bayfront. Margate Commissioner John Amodeo says the wheelchair ramp next to Lamberti’s must be...
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Fool Moon Theatre 2023 Casting Call
Fool Moon Theatre is having a casting call. They’re looking for actors and performers for their 2023 Summer musical, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. Fool Moon Theatre was founded in 2005 as...
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Promotions at Jewish Family Service of Atlantic & Cape May County
Jewish Family Service of Atlantic & Cape May Counties (JFS), are pleased to announce the promotions of Lillian Whitcraft, LCSW, to Senior Director, Mental Health Services, and Samantha McManus,...
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Margate City-Wide Dredging Permit Update
Significant milestones have been reached in Margate’s effort to launch a much needed, back-bay dredge project. For past 7 years. Back n forth. Not easy getting permission and permits from DEP and Army...
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Downbeach Foodies Welcome Prime Steak & Seafood Market in Margate
We were heartbroken by the exit of DONE, one of our favorite eateries in Margate. But then we heard about PRIME STEAK & SEAFOOD MARKET. Looks like they’ll continue the tradition of delicious...
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Classic Margate: Red Klotz, Globetrotters, Ivory & Reds Nightclub
Margate’s own “Red Klotz” is a basketball legend. Louis Herman “Red” Klotz passed away on July 12, 2014, but left behind quite the legacy. Klotz built, managed, played and coached The Washington...
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Ventnor Says YES to Liquor License Reform, Margate Says NO.
Ventnor Mayor Lance Landgraf is one of 90 New Jersey mayors in favor of Gov. Murphy’s effort to reform state liquor laws. Murphy wants to gradually phase out population caps on licenses and remove...
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Margate Offers Beginners Pickleball Clinic
It’s the fastest growing sport in the U.S. The fun game with the silly name; Pickleball. Wanna learn how to play? Margate Recreation is offering a Beginners Pickleball Clinic on Saturday, April 29....
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Former Margate Mayor Suggests ‘Team Blumberg’ Vulnerable
Former Margate Mayor, Vaughan Reale took to the airwaves and shared his views on the upcoming Margate City election. LISTEN. From Harry Hurley. WPG Radio. April 26, 2023. Biggest issues in Margate . If...
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DownbeachBUZZ welcomes ‘The Paint place’ in Margate
The Paint Place in Margate is the Jersey shore’s newest BYOB art studio. Whether you’re looking for a ‘paint and sip’ night out, wood signs and crafts, family classes or private party activities, The...
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Downbeach Real Estate Development out of Control
Aggressive real estate development and highly questionable home building; two issues keeping Margate and Ventnor taxpayers up at night. Right before our eyes, a lovely seaside community being...
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