PRESS RELEASE: A Stockton-Island Campus located in the former Showboat Hotel and Casino is, candidly, an opportunity to begin a metamorphosis in Atlantic City. It will serve as a major employer providing both direct and ancillary jobs, as well the enabler of an educated workforce capable of propelling the city […]
Mayor Don Guardian wants to restore the “wow factor” to his Atlantic City. Will our Brigantine Mayor learn a thing or two from his counterpart next door? We hope so. Guardian wants to transition AC from a gaming town with some attractions….. to an attraction town with some gaming. Reinvention.
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Will Brigantine City Council pull the trigger on a major decision tonight at 6p inside City Hall. Will Ron Jaworski Golf be contracted to turn around our money-losing Brigantine Golf Links? Unfortunately, part-time residents will need to travel to Brigantine to participate in this critical debate. Outgoing city manager; Jennifer
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Will Ron Jaworski Golf be awarded deal to turn around the struggling Brigantine Golf Links? The answer to that one is still up in the air, yet most hope “Jaws” is still aiming for the end zone. Will those attempting to run out the clock come up short? We’ll soon
Jaworski & Brigantine Golf Links. Deal Ready to Cross Goal Line? Read More »
Even with the best beaches in South Jersey, along with prime property, safe streets and easy access to Atlantic City, Brigantine is still looking for a retail & tourism rebound. Maybe a Margate elephant could teach us a thing or two? From Kevin Fortuna and Harry Sweeney, as seen in POP
Big changes have come to Atlantic City, and, as always, the fortunes of Brigantine are closely tied to those of The World’s Playground. The island’s future cannot help but be hugely impacted by however things play out across the bridge. At the moment, things seem pretty bleak, but there are
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As Atlantic City goes…..so goes Brigantine Beach? Depends if you’re talking about the boardwalk… or the AC marina district. Just 30 seconds over the Brigantine Bridge, Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa, Golden Nugget Atlantic City and Harrah’s Resort are among Atlantic City’s most profitable casinos. According to the Press of
Atlantic City’s Unsung Success of Marina District. Will Brigantine Take Advantage? Read More »
Truly amazed at Mayor Phil Guenther’s new found interest in business development in Brigantine. I’m on the Commercial Development Board. In the two years I have served on the board, the Mayor has attended 3 meetings…in January 2013, in May of the this year, when for the first time, he had
Reader feedback: Brigantine Mayor Bullish on Business? Read More »
Local builder; Mike Snyder, doesn’t hide his feelings for the Brigantine Democrats. (SEE BELOW) Snyder pins ’empty storefront’ blame on DEMS biz dev policies. Is Mike accurate? Does Mayor Phil (R) have an economic plan to fill those 40+ empty businesses? Councilman elect; Vince Sera (R) says we should reduce
Listen to audio clips from the Brigantine Candidates Forum, Oct 25, 2014. Sponsored by the Brigantine Taxpayers Association and moderated by the League of Women Voters. Standing room only event held at the Brigantine Community Center. For Mayor: Guenther and McClay. For At-Large seats: Kern, Simpson, Sera, Polillo. How will
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According to the Beachcomber News, CITY COUNCIL on OCT 15 had public commenting on the municipal golf course and the two proposals received after the city requested RFPs for firms to lease the course for a 24-year period. The golf course has been a hot political button primarily because of the
Golf Course Meeting Postponed Due to Brigantine City Clerk Error Read More »
The Brigantine Farmers of 2014 was one of the finest displays of marketing, tourism and entrepreneurial smarts this island has seen in years. The 8 week summer run of the Market was so successful that you knew Greenhead Politics had to eventually rear it’s ugly head and try to muck
City & Chamber Squashing Brigantine Farmers Market? Read More »
The City Council of the City of Brigantine will hold a special meeting on Friday, October 17, 2014 at 2:00 P.M. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss contract negotiations for the management of the golf course. The majority of the meeting will be held in executive session. The
The Philadelphia Flyers skate into Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City for a free open practice on Nov. 9. It’s the first time in 32 years. According to the Press of Atlantic City, South Jersey Flyers fans will enjoy to see the practice, sponsored by Tropicana Casino and Resort Atlantic City. Tickets
Cathy from Bayside Marina reports that the wind has been ridiculous, but hasn’t stopped fishing especially in the back. Stop in Bayside for your Atlantic County Derby permit and drive the front beach with a valid 4×4 pass. And….sign up for the Bayside Bounty for $5 surf or boat. Bayside’s
