2013 Brigantine 4×4 Beach Parade – SEE PICS
Brigantine got a jump start on the Summer season of 2013 on Saturday, May 19. It was the 2nd annual 4x4 Beach Parade. Click through to see the excellent pics by Brigantine photo-journalist; Tracy Rossini. … [Read More...]
Brigantine Stripers Hitting Hard
Captain Andy from Riptide Bait and Tackle here in Brigantine says....Ron Alia just went out and was back in the shop an hour later. He nailed a 42" striper, weighed in at 27.25 pounds. Nice. He caught it with bunker on the north end of Brigantine Island. Bruce L. also just called in to let us know he's been having a good morning. Big stripers are here in Brigantine NJ this morning! The Riptide 43" Striper Bounty will be hit this … [Read More...]
Brigantine Approves Whopping 7% Tax Hike
Brigantine City Council to raise taxes by 7%. Huh? Are the recently elected Dems ignoring the NJ 2% property tax cap? Did they forget their campaign promise to cut city head count and stop raising taxes? This past Wednesday, the five Democratic members of council approved this jaw-dropping tax increase. The only two Republicans; Andy Simpson and Mayor Phil Guenther, opposed it. The Brigantine city unions and public employees likely smiled … [Read More...]
2013 Atlantic City Airshow
For over a decade, the Atlantic City Airshow has been a tradition in Atlantic City, and the 2013 Airshow is getting ready for takeoff on Wednesday, June 26, 2013. Brigantine is the PERFECT place to watch all the airborne excitement. Show organizers in Atlantic City are working to pack this year’s show with amazing stunts and breathtaking aeronautic maneuvers by a host of exciting commercial acts. The Airshow will be the centerpiece of … [Read More...]
60 Year Brigantine Resident Makes Plea to City Hall
Submitted by '60 Year Brigantine Resident'.... I certainly do remember twice weekly trash pickup that was before the politicians felt the need to line their pockets instead of providing services for their constituents. There is entirely too much catering to the wants and needs of city employees and too little care and concern for the needs of the taxpayers…As my name states, I have lived here for 60 years and things are (VERY BADLY) out … [Read More...]
Brigantine Elks Ready for Summer 2013
The Brigantine Elks are busy with their awe-inspiring, repair and rebuild. The main hall is already done and it looks spectacular. The new floating docks have been installed and they're ready for some serious summertime boating. The bulkhead has been beefed up and it's ready to protect and serve. Now, the final phase is in motion. The outer bar is being totally rebuilt. Check out the progress here: … [Read More...]
Brigantine To Get Even More Sand
The Brigantine Beach gods have shined down upon us once again. It was just announced that we'll get another 165,000 cubic yards of that grainy goodness over the next few weeks. A few months ago, our north-end received over 350,000 cubic yards of sand. The Brigantine northern waterfront now looks awesome at the seawall. The beach is deeper and taller. Of course this particular portion of our coast gets beat up on occasion by ocean currents and … [Read More...]
The Deck at Golden Nugget – Opens May 17
The Deck at Golden Nugget - Opening May 17...just 5 minutes from Brigantine. The Deck puts you right at the water's edge and offers live entertainment, refreshing drink specials, delicious food, great giveaways and weekly theme nights. At the heart of the action is the bayfront bar and restaurant. This favorite of boaters and Golden Nugget visitors alike, offers a full menu where you can dine on delicious fare such as Old Bay Crab Dip or … [Read More...]
Brigantine: 35 Employees Making 100k+
Even with the critical Summer season approaching, the 2013 Brigantine budget is still top of mind at City Hall. We were hoping that tourism would take the main stage by now. Instead, Brigantine is still figuring out what to do about large staffing expenses and mounting tax appeals. Brigantine taxpayers will soon need to pony up $4.5 million in retirement costs. For those that haven't been paying attention, much of Brigantine's budget goes … [Read More...]
Brigantine 4-Wheel Drive Beach Permits
Driving a 4x4, four-wheel drive is permitted on Brigantine Beach, as long as a permit is obtained. (See fee table below.) Brigantine 4x4 permits are valid from January till December. Applicants should present a valid driver’s license, auto registration and proof of insurance. Brigantine beach 4x4 permit holders must follow rules and regulations of permit. Permanently disabled persons need to provide documentation with proof of … read more
Growing Brigantine Vacation Rentals & Tourism
We love telling the world about Brigantine. Especially Brigantine vacation rentals and fun stuff to do on this great island. Why keep it a secret? Brigantine business leaders boast about how we're the "best kept secret' in South Jersey. Huh? That's nothing to brag about. The benefits of Brigantine should be shared with all. Everywhere. BrigantineNOW.com is quite the phenomenon. We're now the LARGEST and most popular source of Brigantine … Read More
Remembering Brigantine Castle
At one time, Brigantine Castle was the most popular attraction here on Brigantine Beach. Originally located at 14th and Brigantine Avenue, the castle pier was originally known as Seahorse Pier. Click thru for pictures and video. Entrepreneur Carmen Ricci renovated the pier and constructed the
2013 Brigantine Striper Tournament
2013 Surf Fishing for Striper Tournament March 15 to May 25, 2013 Brigantine Beach OFFICIAL RULES & REGULATIONS 1. Entry must be purchased 24 hrs prior to entering a fish. 2. … [Read More...]
The Evolution of Brigantine Beach
Like many Jersey shore communities before us, Brigantine Beach continues it's slow and steady evolution from quiet coastal town to thriving tourist destination. You can see examples of this … [Read More...]
2012 Brigantine Chamber of Commerce Financials
Just got our hands on the 2012 financial recap of the Brigantine Chamber of Commerce. Geez. Many items listed below are really nice things, no doubt. Many are quite valuable. Yet…many … [Read More...]
Brigantine Tourism Ideas for Revenue
Like other shore towns trying to balance their budget, Brigantine might be forced to raise taxes and cut back on some city services. Nothing new there. We'd like to suggest another way to get our … [Read More...]
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