Brigantine

6/11 Brigantine,New Jersey Surf Report

2005-06-11T19:28:00.000-05:00

Waves 2-4 feet, clean, wind out of the SW, water temp in the mid 60's.

2005-06-11T02:01:00.000-05:00

The Links is a must for golfers

Published in the Ocean County Observer 6/09/05

By BRENDEN SHUR
Correspondent
BRIGANTINE -- Legend has it, according to the course's literature, that before heading overseas to play in the British Open, professional golfers in the 1920s would practice at The Links at Brigantine Beach.

While it may not be possible to prove such legends, it sure would make sense. A course that's true to it's name -- when most golfers envision a links course -- they envision a course like Brigantine. Windy with fescue-lined fairways and peppered with bunkers that protect large, undulating greens, The Links at Brigantine is the epitome of links golf in southern New Jersey.

Located on the bay, The Links was built in 1927 and designed by architects Wayne Stiles and John Van Kleek. Nearly 80 years old, the course has survived and even flourished, maintaining its reputation for excellence and continuing to garner rave reviews. In an area where a new golf course seems to sprout up every year or two, The Links continues to draw a crowd.

The course plays at 6,524 from the tips and 6,214 from the white tees. Ladies play the course at 5,203. As players make their way through the course, which winds throughout the surrounding neighborhood, they are assisted by a global positioning system that provides the yardage, pin location and tips for each hole along the way.

There are no cookie-cutter holes at The Links. No two tee shots are alike and the par-4s from the whites play at lengths from a scant 316 yards to an impressive 410 yards. The par-3s vary from 142 yards to 198 while the par-5s range from a short 440 to a long 534.

But neither the scorecard nor the information on the GPS take into account the wind, which substantially changes the lengths at which the holes play. A 200-yard approach that seems impossible can sometimes be reached with little difficulty. Meanwhile, a chip shot can be shoved back so far it almost lands behind the golfer who hit it.

The course opens with a par-5 that plays at 460 yards from the whites. A dogleg right, the green is reachable for some, but not many. Although the fairway is wide open, a creek runs down the middle of the fairway about 150 yards in front of the green. Players must decide if they want to carry the water or lay up and leave a long approach into the green.

A short, 327-yard par-4 awaits golfers on the 2nd hole. With water down the right side of the fairway and a bunker guarding the left side of the green, golfers can stay out of trouble by making a smart decision off the tee. There's no need to kill it with the driver to have a fair approach on this short hole.

The 3rd hole, a 198-yard par-3, is a great test to determine how the long irons are working. Golfers must contend with water and a bunker standing between them and the promise land in order to keep the score low.

The 5th hole, a 396-yard par-4, is the second most difficult hole on the course. It's not the length so much as it is the layout on this dogleg right. Golfers can play out to the fat part of the fairway, but in return will have a long shot into the green and are most likely looking at a bogey. The other alternative is to fly the ball over the trees and the rough and land with a 100 or so yards from the green. The difficulty here, besides the need for length, is in avoiding the homes that line the right side of the fairway. Backyards are out of bounds at The Links.

The back nine opens with the longest hole on the course, a 534-yard par 5. After a relatively risk-free tee shot, golfers must choose a club to hit into a narrow section of fairway protected by fescue. The green is protected by water on the right about 40 yards before the hole with bunkers behind it. The left side of the green is also well-guarded by bunkers.

The back also features the most difficult hole on the course, a 410-yard, par-4 17th that can easily change a scorecard for the worse. A slight dogleg left, the hole has water located about 240 yards from the tee. It's not possible to see it from the tee box and what looks like a decent drive may actually be in the drink. The green is protected by a sand trap on the left.

Perhaps the best part of The Links experience is the greens.

True-rolling and extremely fair, the large greens reward good putts while not punishing golfers who miss by a few inches with a 10-foot putt back to the cup.

"They're the best around," said James Shellum, Brigantine. "I love putting here."

There is also plenty to enjoy when it comes to plunking down some hard earned cash for a round of 18. Located right outside Atlantic City, it would be easy for the management at The Links to charge an arm and a leg for a round of golf, making money off the tourists while effectively stifling local play. Instead, The Links prides itself on providing a great golf course at a fair rate, allowing locals to make it a course they can play every week.

Throughout the summer, rates during the week are $69 from open to 1 p.m., $44 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. and just $30 after 4 p.m. Friday, Saturday and Sunday the rates increase to $79 before 1 p.m., $54 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. and $35 after 4 p.m. For those who feel they don't need to play in the morning to have a great round, it's tough to beat the twilight rates, which, like all the rates, include the cart and the GPS service.

One of the oldest courses in the region, The Links continues to improve and maintain it's reputation as a must-play for locals and tourists alike.

from the Ocean County Observer

Published on June 9, 2005
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2005-06-11T01:36:00.000-05:00

Surfer reports shark attack

Thursday, June 9, 2005

Teen bitten, needs 60 stitches in foot
By TOM LOUNSBERRY
Courier-Post Staff

An apparent shark attack, the first off the New Jersey coast in 30 years, will have little immediate effect on visitors to Cape May County beaches.

Michael Hamilton of the Ocean City Beach Patrol said his agency has not received any official word of the incident. Absent that, it has no plans to impose bathing restrictions.

"We do not expect to do anything different this weekend," Hamilton said.

Other beach patrols surveyed said they plan to continue monitoring the water but did not foresee closures.

Ryan Horton, a 17-year-old from Lacey Township, told authorities a shark bit him Sunday when he fell off his surfboard off Surf City in Ocean County.

"It felt like a baseball bat had whacked my foot," Horton said. "He bit into my foot and tore off a big part of flesh and skin."

Horton received 60 stitches in his foot and is expected to make a full recovery.

George Burgess, curator of the International Shark Attack File, saw photographs of Horton's wound and said it was a shark bite.ADVERTISEMENT - CLICK TO ENLARGE OR VISIT WEBSITE

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"It was pretty much a slam dunk," Burgess said Wednesday.

The teeth marks, season and region indicate Horton was attacked either by a young great white shark or a sandbar shark, Burgess said.

Based on what he has read, one South Jersey expert agrees that a small great white probably was responsible for the bite.

"The water temperature at the shore is just breaking 60 degrees. It is too cold for sandbar sharks and other sharks that pup (give birth) in the backwaters of the bay. Great whites can tolerate the colder water," said Marc Kind, curator of fish and invertebrates at Adventure Aquarium in Camden.

Kind cautioned, however, that another sea creature, such as a dolphin or bluefish, could have bitten Horton.

It was 1975, the year the film Jaws was released, when someone was bitten by a shark in New Jersey, Burgess said. That one occurred in Sandy Hook. The last New Jersey fatality from a shark was in 1926.

Kelly O'Neill had no qualms kayaking past the breakers off the Wissahickon Avenue beach in Ventnor on Wednesday for just that reason.

"Sharks don't normally attack people," said O'Neill, a 23-year-old nurse at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania who is spending the summer in Ventnor.

Even though the odds were in her favor, it was of little comfort to Kathleen Rosetta of Ventnor, who stayed out of the ocean Wednesday after hearing of Sunday's incident.

"I saw dolphins in the water and even that was scary," Rosetta said.

Surf City Mayor Leonard T. Connors Jr. said he's caught several sharks while fishing in the surf. He emphasized that shark bites are rare but not unheard of.

"Anybody who thinks they can go into the water without the remote possibility of encountering a shark is kidding themselves," he said. "But I think it's so remote and rare I wouldn't worry about it."

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2005-06-11T01:17:00.000-05:00

Located in Atlantic City's Historic Gardners Basin
800 New Hampshire
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2005-06-03T18:58:00.000-05:00

Jersey Shore Real Estate Web Sites Offer Really Simple Syndication (RSS) Feeds
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The fastest growing marketplace for Jersey Shore home rentals and sales is www.brigantine4rent.com and www.brigantine4sale.com, free, self-service Web sites connecting brokers, agents, property owners and property seekers. The sites will now offer Really Simple Syndication (RSS), an XML-based format for distributing content to a wide number of people.

Brigantine, N.J. (PRWEB via PR Web Direct) June 3, 2005 – The Jersey Shore's fastest growing marketplace for home rentals and sales, www.brigantine4rent.com and www.brigantine.4sale.com, are now offering Really Simple Syndication (RSS), an XML-based format for distributing online content to a wide number of people.

Using the latest technology, Brigantine4rent.com and Brigantine4sale.com have already begun creating RSS feeds to inform its subscribers of new property rental and sales listings posted to the Web sites in real time. RSS is a format for syndicating news and the content of news-like sites, but it's not just for news. Virtually anything that can be broken down into discrete items, such as vacation rentals and property listings, can be syndicated via RSS.

RSS readers aggregate multiple feeds, making it easy for individuals to quickly scan information contained within each feed. Feeds are generally themed, allowing users to opt-in to feeds that are of interest. If the RSS subscriber is interested in a particular property, for instance, and wants additional information, s/he can click on the item in the feed, accessing the Web site, which contains additional details.

The RSS feeds are yet another free service for those seeking vacation and residential properties rentals at the New Jersey Shore as well as brokers, agents and property owners in the Brigantine and the area surrounding Atlantic City.

Brigantine4rent.com and Brigantine4sale.com offer a free service for brokers, agents and property owners to advertise their properties on the Internet for free, as long as they need and with no obligation. Vacation house seekers in New Jersey and homeowners in the Brigantine area can search for properties at the Jersey Shore quickly, easily and effectively. In real time, landlords, agents, relocation specialists and brokers can also post and manage multiple property listings with photographs for free. Prospective home buyers and apartment renters either see the ads or monitor RSS feeds the instant they are posted to the Web.

The two Web sites continue to retain NetSolutions (www.netsolutionsgroup.net) to enhance the Web presence of the site through updated graphics and search engine optimization techniques. They chose NetSolutions because of its ability to enable real estate agents and other business-to-business clients to gain a competitive advantage in the marketplace through business and IT consulting.

Brigantine4rent.com and Brigantine4sale.com benefit both the real estate agent and consumer with their innovative approach to solving clients’ housing and marketing needs without the expense of costly advertising. The two sites advertise apartment, condo, co-op, and home rentals and sales listings in the entire Jersey Shore area while also featuring the latest local news and events.

The sites give landlords and property owners the opportunity to maximize their exposure on the Internet free, using self-service technology. The Web sites are not brokerage companies and do not collect commissions or information. There is no communication between the Web sites and potential clients; the service is simply a free, self-service advertising vehicle.

About www.brigantine4rent.com and www.brigantine4sale.com:

The Brigantine4rent and Brigantine4sale Web sites started out several years ago solely as an advertising vehicle to market a 4-bedroom, 2-bath oceanfront house for rent in Brigantine, N.J., at a modest $2,500 weekly. Because the rental of the home (http://www.brigantine4rent.com/default.asp_Q_f_E_cpg_A_pg_E_ViewListings) was so successful, the online advertising arena was opened to the public last year. The sites quickly became the online leaders in the Jersey Shore marketplace for home rentals and sales, connecting property seekers with leading real estate agents and those who rent or sell “By Owner.” The sites continue to gain nationwide popularity, particularly among people relocating and vacationers from California, New York, New Jersey and the Philadelphia area.

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2005-06-02T14:17:00.000-05:00

Monday, September 30, 2002

Shore home prices, sales rise

AVI STEINHARDT/Courier-Post
`Avalon fit the bill' for Judy Cohen, of Berkeley Heights, Union County, whose family bought an oceanfront home with five bedrooms and a pool. The house is assessed at more than $4 million.
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By WILLIAM H. SOKOLIC
Courier-Post Staff

Bill and Pat Berger bought their first. So did Judy and Larry Cohen. Joe and Linda O'Donnell moved up to their second.

In the past year, these couples joined a growing number of seashore home buyers from Long Beach Island to Cape May. The nose dive in the stock market, the lowest interest rates in years and an aging baby boomer population looking ahead to retirement have all combined to drive up home sales and prices on the shore, real estate agents report.

"This was something we always dreamed of having, but we never realized it was affordable," said Bill Berger of Collingswood, who purchased a three-bedroom, two-bath bath condominium in North Wildwood with all the comforts of home. "Down the road, we will give serious consideration to retiring here."

Real estate agents report a surge of summer home sales and continuing high demand even as prices skyrocketed - driving up the cost of admission to shore living while providing a tidy appreciation in property values to people who bought homes just a couple of years ago.

A duplex assessed at $300,000 on Long Beach Island two years ago is worth $600,000 today, said William Hyatt, assessor for Long Beach Township. In Loveladies, oceanfront lots that had fetched $1.2 million now command $3 million. A beachfront property in Brigantine sold for $400,000 four years ago, but now sells for $1.5 million. A lot of property values have doubled in the Wildwoods.

The escalation in prices has not cooled off the buying fever.

At Atlantic Coast Realtors in Brigantine, the pace has been frenzied from the summer into the fall.

"Business hasn't stopped. We have 31 settlements ready to come up," Joseph A. Musumeci, a Realtor with the firm, said last week.

Sales are up more than 30 percent in Brigantine this year, said Musumeci, citing last year's opening of the Atlantic City Connector as a contributing factor.

"We're seeing people who would go to Longport or Margate because it was too hard to get to and from Brigantine. Now we can be on the expressway in three minutes," Musumeci said.

The $1 billion Borgata set to open next summer just over the Brigantine bridge has also attracted interest.

Bricks, not stocks

Joe Mayo, broker-owner of Re/Max Long Beach Island, said sales are still moving and "we still get multiple offers." Over the summer, he said, some homes were snapped up within an hour of listing.

Fall is a prime time to buy shore homes because buyers can examine properties closely without intruding on summer renters. The only decline is usually during the holiday period from mid-November through December.

Bea Zitomer, a broker for Zitomer Realty in Margate, said the market for homes over the past few months has been the best she's ever seen.

"People are more than a little nervous putting money into the stock market. They prefer bricks and mortar," she said.

A flat rental market and a spurt in construction on the islands hasn't hurt sales. Most of the new building involves tearing down older homes and replacing them with newer models, often duplexes.

Some 1950s motels in the Wildwoods are also being knocked down and are being replaced by condos. "They sell like hotcakes,'' said Jim Flynn, of James M. Flynn real estate in North Wildwood.

The Wildwoods are among the few shore locales where vacant land still exists. New condos are slated for the bayfront, while million dollar homes are set for the oceanside in Wildwood Crest.

Half the homes purchased these days are bought for personal use. Many other buyers both rent and set aside certain weeks for their own use.

"It used to be properties were almost exclusively for investment. In the last couple of years, many have switched to personal use, so it's now about 50-50," said Chip Collins of Berger Realty in Ocean City.

Rentals still do well, but the downturn in the economy has lessened the desire to spend $3,000 to $5,000 for a week at the Jersey Shore.

"I think people view housing as an appreciated asset," Mayo said. "They'd better buy now, or it may be out of reach later."

The Cohens, of Berkeley Heights, Union County, grabbed a beachfront manse in the high dunes in Avalon last year, abandoning 11 years of renting in Sea Isle City.

"We wanted a single-family home with a pool on the oceanfront and a minimum of four bedrooms. Avalon fit the bill," said Judy, whose husband, Larry, works in information technology for a brokerage firm.

Their new summer house has five large bedrooms. Tax records show it is assessed at more than $4 million.

Not every seashore community carries the weighty price tag of a Harvey Cedars or Avalon.

Sea Isle, for example. "We're where Avalon was four years ago," said Justin Sgalio, of Sofroney Real Estate in Sea Isle.

Joe and Linda O'Donnell, both middle school teachers from Gloucester Township, sold their one-bedroom condo this year in favor of a two-bedroom version at the Sea Islander in central Sea Isle. The upgrade came prerented for five weeks.

"The other five weeks are for us," said Linda, who anticipates a rush of relatives.

The O'Donnells rejected Ocean City as too crowded and too big. "Unless you stayed near the boardwalk, you had to drive. Sea Isle is a little smaller," Linda said.

More people are seeking less expensive housing on the bayside outside of Cape May, said Christina Clemans, the broker for Chris Clemans & Co. Realtors, in Cape May. "They can't afford an ocean view," she said. Beachfront homes carry a $3 million price tag. Even bayfront properties go for up to $1.6 million, she said.

The once downtrodden Wildwoods offer some of the best deals on the seashore. Prices are up 50 percent in the last 18 months, but are still much lower than other towns, $150, 000 to $200,000 lower, said Bob Bryson, of Century 21 Alliance, a real estate office on the island.

The good deals helped sell the Bergers of Collingswood on North Wildwood.

"North Wildwood has everything we look for. Affordability. It isn't very crowded. Homes are not built on top of you. And it's still close to the boardwalk for our son," said Bill Berger, an industrial salesman. Pat works for the federal government.

How long will the boom last? Thanks to the casino explosion, Musumeci sees at least three to five years of growth in Brigantine.

Sgalio, of Sea Isle, expects the number of home buyers to level off.

"Even with new construction here, the level of inventory is at its lowest point in at least 20 years," he said. "I think you'll see less sales, but with higher numbers."

Flynn said the Wildwoods have far to go before approaching its neighbors.

"If we catch up, it won't be a bargain anymore," he said. "But we don't look at that as a negative. I'd rather sell a $300,000 than $200,000 unit. It's good for the whole town.''

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Riptide Fishing Report

2005-05-31T10:18:00.000-05:00

5/31/05 Mon Wow! What a holiday weekend. Fish were travling out of the inlets on either side of the Island and moving up and down the beach. People were catching fish in spots were there are not supposed to be any fish. The king fish moved in and anybody using bloodworms were getting some nice fish. Flounder also picked up with several fish being weighed in including Hugh Brown who weighed in a fat 6 pounder. Low tide is at 9:00 am and high is at 3:21 pm winds are let and it should be a great fishing day unless you are going back to work.

Good Luck Capt Andy

Hugh Brown with a nice flounder on 5/29/05

5/29/05 Sun Let the summer games begin! Brigantine had a great crowd yesterday with many people fishing. The weather couldn't make up her mind,sunshine, clouds,and then sunshine again. Looks like it should be another good fishing day. The king fish came in and the stripers are still swimming up and down the beach. Blues are all over and blow fish are also popping up. Todays low tide is at 7:01 am and high is at 12:27 pm with winds 5-10. Good luck Capt Andy

5/28/05 Sat Had a nice 45 1/2" 30 1/2 lb striper weighed in by Capt Steve Laskowski. I new it had to be a big fish when I received a call at 10:30 pm to get out of bed and come take a picture. It was caught off the beach using the infamous Riptide rotter clams, as the guys told me the stinkier the better. They closed the beach on friday at the old coast guard station, but you can still drive to that point and then hoof it the rest of the way. Todays low tide is 6:02 am and high tide will be at noon. The winds are light and variable and it looks like the holiday weekend is getting off to a great start. Call if you need updated info on weather, winds or anything at all. Good Luck Capt Andy

Capt Steve with a 45 1/2" 30 1/2 lb striper on 5/27/05

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Jersey Shore Investing, The Emerging Investment Location

2005-05-27T05:44:00.000-05:00

by Ken Fowser

The hottest segment of an already "Very Hot Real Estate Market" is exploding at the Jersey Shore.

Many people in their 40s and 50s who are taking money they would have invested in the unstable stock market are buying vacation homes.

Property values at the Jersey Shore, have been bid up as high as 25% to 30% a year for the last 5 years by buyers in New York, Philadelphia, North Jersey and Washington D.C.
It is a matter of "Supply and Demand" They aren't making anymore beach. In Ocean City NJ, there are only 18,000 taxable properties and hundreds of thousand of people visit and vacation in that shore town every summer and have for years.

The baby boomers are the bulk of the buyers. Typically they are 2-income families who have children that just graduated from college and left the roost. Their primary homes are paid way down or paid off. They get a large sum of money from an inheritance and the first thing they want to do with it is buy a 2nd home or investment property at the beach.

Many people are partnering up with a friend or family member to buy homes at the shore. That makes them more affordable.

Interest rates are still at record lows and with creative financing; folks are buying properties with as little as 5% to 10% down.

The Jersey Shore has some of the Hottest Real Estate in the whole country for investment and life style pleasure.

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2005-05-26T09:23:00.000-05:00

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Brigantine, New Jersey

2005-05-25T09:32:00.000-05:00

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.

Brigantine is a city located in Atlantic County, New Jersey. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 12,594.
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Geography
Brigantine is located at 39°24'8" North, 74°22'45" West (39.402150, -74.379074)1.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 25.4 km² (9.8 mi²). 16.7 km² (6.4 mi²) of it is land and 8.7 km² (3.4 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 34.32% water.
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Demographics
As of the census 2 of 2000, there are 12,594 people, 5,473 households, and 3,338 families residing in the city. The population density is 756.2/km² (1,959.0/mi²). There are 9,304 housing units at an average density of 558.7/km² (1,447.2/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 83.15% White, 3.94% African American, 0.18% Native American, 5.72% Asian, 0.05% Pacific Islander, 4.67% from other races, and 2.29% from two or more races. 9.41% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There are 5,473 households out of which 24.0% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.9% are married couples living together, 11.7% have a female householder with no husband present, and 39.0% are non-families. 30.7% of all households are made up of individuals and 9.9% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.30 and the average family size is 2.89.

In the city the population is spread out with 20.8% under the age of 18, 5.8% from 18 to 24, 30.9% from 25 to 44, 25.9% from 45 to 64, and 16.6% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 41 years. For every 100 females there are 95.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 92.4 males.

The median income for a household in the city is $44,639, and the median income for a family is $51,679. Males have a median income of $40,523 versus $29,779 for females. The per capita income for the city is $23,950. 9.4% of the population and 7.6% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 15.9% of those under the age of 18 and 7.2% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.
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Vacation Home Havens "Brigantine,New Jersey"

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Vacation home havens
Counties with a high
proportion of vacation homes,
as measured by Fiserv CSW,
showed a median home-price increase of 49% over the past
three years, vs. 32% for other
markets.

Market Three-year Gain

Cape May, NJ
(Cape May County) 68%
Island Beach, NJ
(Ocean County) 59%
Cape Cod, MA
(Barnstable County) 59%
Lake Tahoe, CA
(El Dorado County) 51%
Jupiter Island, FL
(Martin County) 50%
*Brigantine Island, NJ
(Atlantic County) 49%
Boca Raton, FL
(Palm Beach County) 49%
Gulf Coast, FL
(Sarasota County) 42%
Punta Gorda, FL
(Charlotte County) 42%
Naples, FL
(Collier County) 40%
Sanibel Island, FL
(Lee County) 40%
Berkshire Mts., MA
(Berkshire County) 29%
Sedona, AZ
(Coconino County) 25%

Gains from 4Q 2000 to 4Q 2003
Source: Fiserv CSW

Bought your second home?

2005-05-23T08:34:00.000-05:00

Everybody's doing it: Prices in coastal towns and resort areas have risen sharply in recent years.
March 28, 2005: 12:20 PM EST
By Sarah Max, CNN/Money senior writer
BEND, Ore. (CNN/Money) – Are two houses better than one?
A growing number of second-home owners seem to think so.

The hottest segment of the real estate market has been in coastal towns, mountain towns and other vacation spots.

"Things have really picked up in 2004," said Lynda Traverso, a real estate agent on Sanibel Island, near Fort Myers, Fla. where home prices have risen noticeably over the past couple of years.

Most buyers, she said, are from the Midwest or the East Coast.

Property values on the Jersey Shore, meanwhile, have been bid up by buyers in New York, Philadelphia and Washington D.C. And in California, Lake Tahoe and Palm Springs are big second-home markets.

"Baby boomers are really fueling the purchase of second homes," said David Hehman, CEO of EscapeHomes.com, a site that matches buyers and sellers with real estate agents who specialize in the vacation segment. Traffic on the site increased 20 percent between February and March, in part because this is the time of year people dream of heading for the beach.

EscapeHomes.com recently unveiled its latest list of top 10 destinations for buying a second home, based on traffic on the site and inquiries – not transactions – over the past six months. (See Table)

The most popular destinations, said Hehman vary by season but water and lake property is always a favorite.

Not just a pretty place
The second-home market is difficult to track because, on paper, second-home transactions are no different than those for primary residences, said Walter Molony, a spokesman for the National Association of Realtors (NAR).

To get at just how strong these markets are, David Stiff, a senior economist at Fiserv CSW, turned to Census Bureau statistics on seasonal housing units.

Stiff found 13 counties in which at least 10 percent of single-family homes are seasonal.

Among these counties, the median price appreciation was 49 percent between the fourth quarters of 2000 and 2003. In counties where seasonal homes represented less than 10 percent of housing, meanwhile, the median appreciation was only 32 percent.

In Cape May County in New Jersey, where seasonal housing accounts for 48 percent of the market, home prices increased 68 percent between the fourth quarters of 2000 and 2003. In Barnstable County Massachusetts, better known as Cape Code, 32 percent of all homes are seasonal, and prices are up 59 percent.

Prices in the Lake Tahoe area appreciated about 51 percent, while prices in and around Sarasota and Fort Myers increased 42 percent and 40 percent respectively.

Said the NAR's Molony, who bought his second home -- a cabin on five acres in West Virginia -- in 1995: "The conventional wisdom when we bought was don't expect to make a lot of money on this and plan to hold onto it for decades." The land alone is now worth the 10 times what he paid.

Because many vacation destinations are adjacent to protected land or on the water, supply is particularly limited, said Hehman. This is one explanation for why properties in these areas have seen more than their share of appreciation.

Still, the primary reason owners of second homes buy, surveys say, is for pure pleasure. "Investment interest seem to come second," Hehman added.

Details, details
When shopping for a second home, you'll want to take extra care to get to know the area. If it's not close to home, this will take more effort on your part. Plan to visit the spot at least three times and work with a real estate agent who knows the market.

Also keep in mind that if you're financing the property, you may have some extra hurdles than you did with your primary home.

Because lenders typically view second homes as a higher risk, you may pay a slightly higher interest rate, see higher fees and be required to hand over a larger down payment, said Mindy Neubauer, a spokesperson for LendingTree.com. "Many lenders require 20 percent or more down," she said.

According to NAR's Molony, financing a second home has gotten a little easier in recent years. "It used to be that lenders required shorter terms and wouldn't give you a fixed rate," he said.

There are also tax considerations. The interest you pay on your second home's mortgage is tax deductible, assuming you don't rent it out for more than two weeks a year. But, any profit you make on the property is subject to capital gains, unless of course you eventually sell your primary residence, move into your second home and live there for at least two years

Finally, there's homeowners insurance to consider. Insurance may be more expensive because you're not there full time or because your remote retreat is too far from the nearest fire station.

"Our cabin is worth less than half our primary residence yet we're paying a lot more," said Molony, adding that his own premium went up more than 50 percent this year.

Editor's note: This article originally ran on January 27, 2004 and has been updated.

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Great Advice for buying Oceanfront

2005-05-22T16:23:00.000-05:00

Best places to live on the coast

From the Atlantic to the Pacific, the Gulf of Mexico to the Great Lakes, we narrow the options.
March 21, 2005: 10:23 AM EST
By Lisa Gibbs and the Editors of Coastal Living

NEW YORK (Money Magazine) - Cecelia Bonifay and her husband Greg Presnell always wanted a house on the water where they could indulge their love of fishing and sailing. Now they walk out of their three-story contemporary home on Gasparilla Island in southwest Florida to a semiprivate dock, hop on their boat and scour the nearby mangrove islands for snook and trout.

Living near the water is the closest many of us will get to paradise on earth. Many of the rewards are personal, of course, but others are financial. Coastal properties have appreciated at an average annual 7 percent rate over the past 50 years, according to a federal study. A waterfront property is worth from 8 percent more (on the Gulf) to 45 percent more (around the Great Lakes) than a comparable inland site. But let's face it, the supply of ideal places to live on the coast is limited. Unregulated development has marred the beauty of some areas; in others the economy is too closely tied to tourism to support the good life year round. Perhaps there's too much summer traffic -- or too many winter storms. And prices are steep.

Where should you look for your spot on the shore? In our online gallery, the editors of our sister publication, Coastal Living, recommend the most livable places in seven regions. (See the full "Be by the sea" package at coastalliving.com) But first, here are seven steps to take before you buy. Learn the language -- and read the fine print. "Ocean view" does not mean "oceanfront," as one retired California couple discovered. They purchased what they thought was a dream home on a beach in North Carolina. Weeks later, bulldozers started tearing up the earth between them and the sea for the actual oceanfront house. Some lenders have stopped requiring surveys, but order one anyway to protect yourself. Find out whether the beach is public or private. If the beach is public, you can't stop people from setting up umbrellas and lounge chairs right in front of your home.

"Check out building restrictions". Ask local and state governments about height limits, setbacks and wind-resistance rules. Learn the environmental laws; you may not be able to build in areas that contain protected wildlife. At Cecelia and Greg's home, the state requires water-quality tests annually. If your heart is set on a boat dock, make sure you'll be able to install one; you may have to lease underwater land from the state and acquire permits from several agencies. Check tide charts and bridges to make sure you can get to your property by boat at all times.

"Guard your investment". Choose a property that's relatively safe from erosion and storm damage. Houses above the 100-year flood level and those with a seawall, for instance, are worth more than unprotected properties. Other factors affecting value include a beach renourishment program and the distance of the houses from the water. Finally, buying in an area that encourages recreation can pay off because of a greater demand for rentals. Talk to a builder before you buy. Coastal homes need to withstand the elements, which often means stronger (and pricier) building materials and specific design elements, such as rounded rather than angular corners. Restrictions on sewer systems and septic tanks may dictate the size of the house you can build. Having to truck heavy machinery and materials to an island or remote waterfront location will add to costs.

"Consult a builder with experience in coastal houses". If you're purchasing an older home, have a structural engineer determine how vulnerable it is to storm damage. Then, no matter how old the construction, have your home inspected regularly for signs of corrosion. Plan for maintenance. Salt air is tough on homes, cars, fabrics -- anything left outdoors. Every time you throw open those French doors onto the beach, salt spray and mildew get inside; expect to replace rugs, appliances and even mirrors more often. Build hefty insurance premiums into your budget. Many insurers have stopped writing homeowners policies in coastal areas because of storm losses; expect to pay more for less coverage. If a hurricane is swirling nearby, insurers will stop writing new policies until the danger has passed; that can delay closings.

"You'll also need flood insurance". For some Oregon oceanfront properties, that can run more than $3,600 a year, says Sue Poling, executive director of the Lincoln County Board of Realtors. Make your sales contract contingent upon obtaining insurance. Contact the state insurance department to find insurers that cover your area and assistance programs for coastal properties. Also, be aware that insurers generally won't compensate you for land lost to beach erosion.

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2005-05-12T00:36:00.000-05:00

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Directions to Brigantine Beach

2005-05-12T00:34:00.000-05:00

Traveling East on the Atlantic City Expressway, take Expressway to EXIT 1. The tunnel will take you to Brigantine. Follow the signs.

Traveling South on the Garden State Parkway, take EXIT 40 onto Rt.30 East, follow signs to Brigantine.

The New Borgata

2005-05-12T00:27:00.000-05:00

CasinoThe Borgata (meaning "village" in Italian) is Atlantic City's newest casino.
Located in Renaissance Pointe next to Harrahs Casino, this resort features:*

2010 guest rooms*
11 restaurants, plus lounges and bars*
135,000 square feet of gaming*
70,000 square feet in entertainment space*
two story 35,000 square foot spa* parking for 7,000*
20 meeting venues for up to 3,000* 1,000 seat theater stadium*
39,000 square foot ballroom* banquet rooms for up to 2,000 people*
pool with outside seating for 300* 1300 new casino jobs*
4200 employees*
$83 million in annual property taxes

For more information on the Borgata go to http://www.theborgata.com/ or call(866)the-borgataBorgata Info.....- Borgata is said to be the tallest building in the state of New Jersey

- Borgata is the largest hotel in the State of New Jersey

- There are over 120 flat screen plasma televisions throughout the property advertising the restaurants, clubs, etc

.- The chandelier in the entrance foyer is made of hand blown glass.

- The Borgata is a 1.1 billion dollar project

- The Homestead Steak House serves a $95 steak and a $45 hamburger

New Jersey Fresh Seafood Festival

2005-05-12T00:24:00.000-05:00

This year (2005) June 11th and 12thHeld at Historic Gardner's Basin - 800 N. New Hampshire in Atlantic CityGreat food, educational exhibits, rides, crafts, music and lots re!
For more information go to http://njfreshseafoodfest.com/

CNN/Money Magazine's top places to invest ...

2005-05-12T00:21:00.000-05:00

Brigantine Beach, NJ prices up 150% and still climbing! Prices are expected to climb another 15% in 2005. Don't be left out! See list of best investment areas for 2005 by clicking here Hottest Zip Codes

YANKEES BASEBALL TRIP

2005-05-12T00:18:00.000-05:00

Sunday, July 10, 2005

What a great trip for Yankee lovers. The Cleveland Indians vs the New York Yankees in a 1:05pm start at Yankee Stadium-the House that Ruth built. We have a limited number of tickets, so call 266-3323 to make your reservation. Cost includes motor coach and reserved seat ticket.

Leave: 9:00am from North School
Depart: Immediately after the game

Ticket sales openings:

2005-05-10T10:56:00.000-05:00

TO ORDER TICKETS
Ticket Information
www.Ticketmaster.com

Tickets for most shows can be purchased through Ticketmaster by calling (800) 736-1420 or visiting Ticketmaster.com. Tickets for all shows listed here are on sale now unless noted below.

Ticket sales openings:

• 3 Doors Down, Staind and Breaking Benjamin (July 4 show): 10 a.m. Saturday, May 7.

• The Black Crowes (July 31 show): 10 a.m. Saturday, May 7.

• Carrot Top (July 16 show): Noon, Saturday, May 7.

• G. Love & Special Sauce (July 7 show): 10 a.m. Saturday, May 7.

• Good Charlotte (June 3 show): 10 a.m. Saturday, May 7.

• Chicago and Earth Wind & Fire (July 8 and 9 shows): 10 a.m. Saturday, May 7.

• Moody Blues (July 15 and 16 shows): 10 a.m. Saturday, May 7.

• Ray Romano (Auf. 12 show): 10 a.m. Saturday, May 7.

• REO Speedwagon (July 29 show): 10 a.m. Saturday, May 7.

• Chris Isaak (Aug. 16 show): 10 a.m. Saturday, May 7.

• Stayin’ Alive: The Bee Gees Show (June 27-July 1 shows): 10 a.m. Monday, May 16.

Further information on shows and schedules is available by calling box offices at the following numbers:

Atlantic City Hilton: (609) 340-7160

Bally’s: (609) 340-2709

Borgata: (609) 677-1000

Caesars: (800) 677-SHOW

Harrah’s: (800) 2-HARRAH

Resorts: (800) 322-SHOW

Sands: (609) 441-4137

Showboat: (800) 736-1420

Tropicana: (609) 340-4020

Trump Marina: (877) 4-R-SHOWS

Trump Plaza: (609) 441-6000

Trump Taj Mahal: (609) 449-5150

Atlantic City Boardwalk Hall: (609) 348-7000

Ocean City Music Pier: (609) 525-9248

Wildwoods Convention Center: (800) 736-1420

May

WEEK OF MAY 6

• Vanessa Williams, Harrah’s, The Concert Venue, 9 p.m. May 6 and 7. $60 to $80.

• Sammy Hagar, Borgata, Event Center, 8 p.m. May 6. $39.50.

• Alicia Keys, Tropicana, Showroom, 9 p.m. May 6, 8 p.m. May 7, 7 p.m. May 8. $75-$250.

• Bowzer’s Ultimate Doo-Wop Party Volume IV with Danny & The Juniors, The Tymes, Barbara Lewis, Little Joe Cook, Bowzer & The Stingrays, plus A Salute to Bill Haley with the Original Comets, Trump Taj Mahal, Etess Arena, 9 p.m. May 6. $22.50.

• Third Eye Blind, Caesars, Circus Maximus, 10 p.m. May 6. $30.

• Wes Scantlin of Puddle of Mudd (solo acoustic), Trump Taj Mahal, Xanada showroom, 8 p.m. May 7. $35.

• Abbacadabra (Abba tribute band), Harrah’s, The Concert Venue, 8 p.m. May 8 through 12. $25.

WEEK OF MAY 13

• Engelbert Humperdinck, Tropicana, 8 p.m. May 14 and 7 p.m. May 15. $45-$110.

• Lisa Marie Presley, Trump Marina Grand Cayman, 8 p.m. May 14. $28.50.

• Mixed Fighting Championships, USA vs. Russia, Trump Taj Mahal, Etess Arena, 7 p.m. May 14. $35-$250.

• Charlie Daniels Band, Hilton, The Grand Theater, 8 p.m. May 14, 7 p.m. May 15. $25.

• Spin Doctors, Resorts, Superstar Theater, 8 p.m. May 14. $35.

• The Village People, Harrah’s, The Concert Venue, 8 p.m. May 15-19. $25.

• “American Idol” winner Fantasia at A.C. 150th Birthday Gala Dinner, Borgata, Event Center, 6 p.m. May 18. $125.

WEEK OF MAY 20

• Kings of Leon, Borgata, Music Box, 9 p.m. May 20. $21.

• Whoopi Goldberg, Caesars, Caesars Maximus, 10 p.m. May 20, 8 p.m. May 21. $75.

• Wayne Brady, Borgata, Music Box, 8 and 11 p.m. May 21. $56.

• .38 Special, Hilton, Grand Theater, 8 p.m. May 21. $35.

• KTU’s Discoball with the Trammps. Bonnie Pointer and others, Trump Taj Mahal, Etess Arena, 7 p.m. May 21. $50, $75, $95 and $125.

• Stayin’ Alive: The Bee Gees Show, Harrah’s, The Concert Venue, 8 p.m. May 22-26. $25.

WEEK OF MAY 27

• Paulina Rubio, Borgata, Music Box, 9 p.m. May 27. $55 and $65.

• Billy Idol, Borgata, Event Center, 8 p.m. May 27. $40.

• Sarah McLachlan, Trump Taj Mahal, Mark G. Etess Arena, 8 p.m. May 28. $50.50 and $75.50.

• Sinbad, Hilton, Grand Theater, 8 p.m. May 28. $35.

• Rick Springfield, Borgata, Music Box, 9 p.m. May 28. $45.

• Charlie Murphy & Friends From the Dave Chappelle Show, Trump Marina, Grand Cayman, 8 p.m. May 28. $28.50.

• Dave Attell: The Insomniac Tour, Borgata, Event Center, 8 p.m. May 29. $35.

• Fat Joe, Kevin Hart, Boardwalk Hall, 8 p.m. May 28. $35, $50, $75, $100.

June

WEEK OF JUNE 3

• Bea Arthur with Billy Goldberg, Tropicana, 9 p.m. June 3; 8 p.m. June 4. $25-$65.

• Louie Anderson, Borgata, Music Box 9 p.m. June 3 and 4. $25.

• Johnny Mathis, Caesars, Circus Maximus Theater, 10 p.m. June 3 and 9 p.m. June 4. $65.

• Ultimate Fighting Championship — UFC 53: Heavy Hitters, Boardwalk Hall, 8:15 p.m. June 4. $35, $75, $250, $350.

• Jimmy Hopper, Harrah’s, The Concert Venue, 8 p.m. June 5 to 9. $25.

• Good Charlotte, Borgata, Event Center, 8 p.m. June 3. $27.50.

WEEK OF JUNE 10

• Howie Mandel, Tropicana, Showroom, 9 p.m. June 10, 8 p.m. June 11. $30-$75.

• Aretha Franklin, Harrah’s, The Concert Venue, 9 p.m. June 10 and 11. $100.

• Cyndi Lauper. Hilton, Grand Theater, 9 p.m. June 10. $45.

• John Pinette, Borgata, The Music Box, 9 p.m. June 11. $25.

• Richard Jeni, Trump Taj Mahal, Xanadu theater, 9 p.m. June 11. $33.

• Santana, Borgata, Event Center, 8 p.m. June 11 and 12. $95.50-$125.50.

• Foreigner. Trump Marina, Grand Cayman, 8 p.m. June 11. $25.

• Steve Miller Band. Borgata, Event Center, 8 p.m. June 16. $75.

WEEK OF JUNE 17

• Lionel Ritchie, Caesars, Circus Maximus, 10 p.m. June 17. $100.

• Seal, Borgata, Event Center, 8 p.m. June 17. $49.50.

• Remember the ’50s, Tropicana, 8 p.m. June 18. $35 and $45.

• Kevin James, Borgata, Music Box, 8 and 11 p.m. June 18. $75.

• Steve Winwood, Borgata, Event Center, 8 p.m. June 18. $49.50 and $75.

• Collective Soul, Trump Marina, Grand Cayman Ballroom, 8 p.m. June 18. $22.50.

• Robert Plant, Borgata, Event Center, 9 p.m. June 19. $75, $95.

• The Musical Box (Genesis tribute), Trump Taj Mahal, Xanadu theater, 8 p.m. June 22 and 23. $39.

• Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo, Borgata, Music Box, 9 p.m. June 23 and 24. $49.50.

WEEK OF JUNE 24

• Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo, Borgata, Music Box, 9 p.m. June 23 and 24. $49.50.

• The Musical Box (Genesis tribute), Trump Taj Mahal, Xanadu theater, 8 p.m. June 24 and 25. $39.

• Smokey Robinson, Tropicana, 9 p.m. June 24 and 8 p.m. June 25. $35-$100.

• David Lee Roth, Borgata, Event Center, 8 p.m. June 24. $49.50.

• Deep Purple, Borgata, Event Center, 8 p.m. June 27. $39.50, $45, $65.

• Stayin’ Alive: The Bee Gees Show, Hilton, Grand Theater, 8 p.m. June 27-30, 9 p.m. July 1. $25.

July

WEEK OF JULY 1

• Donna Summer, Caesars, Circus Maximus, 9 p.m. July 2, 8 p.m. July 3. $100.

• Michael Buble, Borgata, Event Center, 8 p.m. July 2. $55, $75, $95.

• 3 Doors Down, Staind and Breaking Benjamin, Borgata, Event Center, 7 p.m. July 4. $66.

• G. Love & Special Sauce, Borgata, Music Box, 9 p.m. July 7. $30.

WEEK OF JULY 8

• Chicago and Earth Wind & Fire, Borgata, Event Center, 8 p.m. July 8 and 9. $85.25.

• Dom Irrera, Borgata, Music Box, 9 p.m. July 8 and 9. $35.

• An Evening with Colin Mochrie, Brad Sherwood and Greg Proops, Caesars, Circus Maximus, 10 p.m. July 8, 9 p.m. July 9. $30.

WEEK OF JULY 15

• Moody Blues, Borgata, Event Center, 8 p.m. July 15 and 16. $75, $85.

• The Wallflowers, Borgata, Music Box, 9 p.m. July 16. $40.

• Carrot Top, Trump Marina, Grand Cayman, 8 p.m. July 16. $28.50, $36.90.

WEEK OF JULY 22

• Larry The Cable Guy, Trump Taj Mahal, Etess Arena, 7:30 and 11 p.m. July 23. $53.50, $62.50.

• Lyle Lovett, Borgata, Music Box, 9 p.m. July 24. Ticket prices, on-sale date TBA.

• Tom Jones, Resorts, Superstar Theater, 8 p.m. July 28. $75.

WEEK OF JULY 29

• Rock Never Stops 2005 with Cinderella, Ratt, Quiet Riot and Firehouse, Trump Taj Mahal, Mark G. Etess Arena, 8 p.m. July 29. $36 and $46.

• Tom Jones, Resorts, Superstar Theater, 10 p.m. July 29, 8 p.m. July 30 and 31. $75.

• REO Speedwagon, Borgata, Music Box, 8 p.m. July 29. $55.

• The Black Crowes, Borgata, Event Center, 8 p.m. July 31. $100.

August

WEEK OF AUGUST 12

• Ray Romano, Borgata, Event Center, 8 p.m. Aug. 12. $90, $125.

• Meat Loaf, Borgata, Event Center, 8 p.m. Aug. 13. $65, $75 and $90.

• Chris Isaak, Borgata, Music Box, 8 p.m. Aug. 16. $50.

• Motley Crue, Borgata, Event Center, 8 p.m. Aug. 17 and 19. $75.

WEEK OF AUGUST 19

• Motley Crue, Borgata, Event Center, 8 p.m. Aug. 19. $75.

WEEK OF AUGUST 26

• Lewis Black, Caesars, Circus Maximus, 10 p.m. Aug. 26, 9 p.m. Aug. 27. $35.

• Clay Aiken, Borgata, Event Center, 8 p.m. Aug. 31. $55, $75, $95.

WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 2

• The Beach Boys, Caesars, Circus Maximus, 10 p.m. Sept. 2, 9 p.m. Sept. 3, 8 p.m. Sept. 4. $50.

WEEK OF OCTOBER 7

• Wayne Newton, Harrah’s, The Concert Venue, 9 p.m. Oct. 7 and 8. $100.

Ongoing Shows

• “Legends in Concert,” Bally’s Atlantic City, Palace Theatre, Sat. 7:30 and 10:30 p.m.; Sun. 7:30 and 10 p.m.; Mon.-Thurs. 3:30 and 7:30 p.m.; $25 Sat., $17.50 evening shows and $15 matinees. Call (609) 340-2709 for show information only. Ongoing.

• Finis Henderson, Tropicana, The Showroom. Show opens March 19. Show times will be 5 p.m. Sundays; 8 p.m. Mondays; 3:30 and 8 p.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays; 8 p.m. Thursdays; 9 p.m. Fridays and 8 p.m. Saturdays (when no headliners are scheduled). $9.95. Runs through May.

• The Price Is Right Live Stage Show, Showboat, The Price Is Right Live Showroom, 7 p.m. daily except Saturdays May 1 through June (July through October showtimes TBA). $25.

• Thunder from Down Under, Resorts, The Screening Room, 8 p.m. Wednesdays, Thursdays and Sundays, 9 and 11:30 p.m. Fridays, 8 and 10:30 p.m. Saturdays June 10 to July 31. $49.95 (front row), $39.95 (rows two to five), $29.95 general.

• Tina Turner Tribute Show featuring Melody Wynn, Harrah’s, The Concert Venue, 8 p.m. June 12-24 (no shows Saturdays). $25.

Comedy Clubs

BORGATA HOTEL CASINO & SPA

Borgata Comedy Club (in the Music Box)

• Joe Bubblewicz, Richie Byrne, Hal Spear May 2-8.

• Pete Michaels, Gary Delena, Joe Bubblewicz May 9-15.

• Jim Myers, James Micheal, Richie Minervini May 16-22.

• Rich Francese, Angel Salazar May 23-29.

• Joey Kola, Justin McKinney May 30-June 5.

All shows 9 p.m. $20 unless mentioned.

TROPICANA

Comedy Stop Cafe & Cabaret (in The Quarter)

• Mike Saccone, Nancy Ryan, Chris Bliss May 2-8.

• Greg Vacarrello, Uncle Dirty, Tim Walkoe May 9-15.

• Maureen Langan, John Knight, John Roy May 16-22.

• John Barillaro, Bruce Smirnoff, John Joseph May 23-29.

• Christine Stedman, Mitchell Walters, Billy Elmer May 30-June 5.

Shows are 9 and 11:15 p.m. Friday $22; 9 and 11:15 p.m. Saturday $25; 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday $22.
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The Latest Beach Information

2005-05-10T02:08:00.000-05:00

Beach Info Home

Beach Tags

4-Wheel Drive

Boats/Watercraft

Beach Patrol
The Beach Patrol sponsors swimming and rowing competitions and swimming clinics for youth. Beach Chairs are available for the disabled. Please call Headquarters to reserve (609) 266-5233. Click here for Beach Patrol information.

Fishing Areas:
North of 14th Street North45th Street - 47th Street49th Street (the area north of Seaside Road)South of Jetty (Absecon Inlet)Brigantine Bridge

SwimmingSwimming is permitted at the following beaches:
10th
Street North
16th
Street South

38th Street South
5th
Street North
20th
Street South

43rd Street South
2nd
Street North

22nd
Street South

Bramble Drive
2nd
Street South

26th
Street South

Surfside Road
4th
Street South

28th
Street South

Sandy Lane
7th
Street South

32nd
Street South

14th
Street South

34th
Street South

SurfingSurfing is permitted at the following beaches:
12th Street North
10th Street South
North of South End Jetty
South of the Sandy Lane bathing area Surfers (or aspiring surfers) may also contact the Brigantine Beach

Waveriders at (609) 266-SURF for information about surfing tournaments and clinics for youth.

Kite FlyingPermitted on 34th Street South to 38th Street South.
Dogs on the BeachFrom October 1st to May 29th, dogs are allowed on the beach provided they are on a leash, not longer than 6 ft. Dog feces must be removed. Dogs are allowed on the North-End Beach any time – same rules apply.(See Public Notices for Pet Owners)

No Camping on the Beach
Camping is not permitted, unless a group applies to the City Manager for approval.Dunes, Fences & Beach GrassThe interference with, alteration, removal or destruction of sand dunes, vegetation, snow fences, or protective barriers along the beachfront is strictly prohibited. Violations are punishable by a fine not exceeding $200 or imprisonment.

I love this place!

2005-05-10T01:51:00.000-05:00

The White House Sub Shop
2301 Arctic Avenue
Atlantic City, New Jersey
609-345-1564

"Found this review on Yahoo"

The Delaware Valley is sub central, home to the best hero sandwiches in the U.S. The best of the best come from a Naugahyde-upholstered eatery called The White House Sub Shop, where hungry fans line up outside waiting for a precious booth or counter seat. Sandwiches are immense, more than two feet long and made on brilliantly fresh, crisp-crusted bread. Ingredients include hot meatballs or parmigianas, and great Italian cold cuts. The most heroic of sandwiches is the White House Special: a colossal sheaf of cold cuts including Genoa salami, ham, capicola, and Provolone cheese, all tightly packed inside a loaf that is lubricated with olive oil and decorated with lettuce and bits of sweet pepper.

Some Humor

2005-05-07T03:35:00.000-05:00

http://www.bigbullshitter.blogspot.com/

Brigantine Shoals by John P. Moscony

2005-05-07T03:33:00.000-05:00

John Moscony has lived in Brigantine for over 35 years and has been selling real estate on a full-time basis for most of this time.
He recently wrote and published "Brigantine Shoals" which is a collection of ship wreck stories and adventures that took place close to the island of Brigantine. Information about the purchase of this hard back, easy to read book can be obtained by calling 609-347-7711.
"Great Guy too."

Barrel Surf Report

2005-05-06T23:11:00.000-05:00

Very small waves, less than 1 foot, wind out of the NNE.
http://www.rbbsurf.com/surf_report.shtml
Surf Report updated daily

Primal Surf Shop Message Board
http://pub10.bravenet.com/forum/792524671

Moving back to Philly?

2005-05-03T17:37:00.000-05:00

www.4rentinphilly.com

Philly Cheesesteaks at the Jersey Shore?

2005-05-03T17:32:00.000-05:00

Who has the best cheesesteaks downthe shore?
We will post some Jersey favorites later this week.
If your from Philadelphia or you've been to Philly and had the opportunity to eat one of Philly's finest then you qualify to click the link and vote! http://www.phillycheesesteaks.blogspot.com/

Brigantine Pictures

2005-05-01T18:25:00.000-05:00

All these photos were taken during the season of 2004 http://www.brigantine4rent.com/default.asp?f=disp_pg&filename=photo1.htm

Brigantine New Jersey

2005-05-01T05:22:00.000-05:00