Summer Lovin’
Letter from the editor
It seems as though it was only yesterday that we were celebrating the beginning of summer. Now Labor Day weekend is upon us marking the unofficial end of summer.
Summer 2018 brought great excitement, entertainment and revitalization to our area. Hard Rock and Ocean Resort Casino openings brought a wide array of new restaurants, nightclubs, and top of the line entertainment. That paired with 48 Blocks, the opening of the Steel Wheel, and Tennessee Avenue’s new hot spots made Atlantic City the place to be.
Ocean City continued to offer it all! The Music Pier in collaboration with the OC Pops offered week after week of great entertainment! Tuesdays on the Avenue and Family Nights on the boardwalk were loaded with family friendly entertainment and fun for all ages. Dockside Kitchen opened on the bay this month pairing gourmet delights with a breathtaking atmosphere. Check out Marci Lutsky’s feature on Dockside Kitchen on page 24.
Ventnor, Margate, and Longport together known as “Downbeach” have exciting plans taking shape. Last week over a hundred people gathered to discuss the possibility of extending the Ventnor boardwalk through Margate. Also the sale and upcoming restoration of Ventnor’s Twin movie theater is great news for the community.
When our islands thrive, our Mainland feels the love. The ripple effect is tremendous. Ocean Resort and Hard Rock alone created over 6,000 new jobs. There is no doubt that summer 2018 was good to us.
The upside is that the show goes on. September at the Shore used to be the world’s best kept secret. In fact, some people even call it “Locals’ Summer.”
The word is out now though, as folks, near and far, continue to enjoy golden beach days, warm water temperatures, festivals, and easier parking throughout September and October. Our islands have built a thriving “shoulder season” full of festivals, and great entertainment.
Miss America is approaching quickly. The parade, tradition, and legacy it has in Atlantic City, is something we all look forward to. With recent changes, we will all be watching carefully this year. Look on page 23 for the full schedule of Miss America events.
September kicks off festival season at the Shore from Smithville to Somers Point, and everywhere in between. The Atlantic City Seafood Festival is right around the corner, offering a utopia for your taste buds. In Somers Point, the Good Old Days Festival at Kennedy Park is a much anticipated event in early September.
Like many, I love the change of seasons, with all the variety and rhythm it gives to each year. As we embrace this new season, we wish you warm afternoons and fun filled moments along the way.
Peace & Love, Cindy
