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My name is Joey Contino. I am a big lover of anything Wildwood. I have lived and worked in Wildwood my whole life. I worked jobs from working on the beach renting umbrellas and chairs to being a supervisor at Morey's Piers. Wildwood is my life and my home!

The Wildwoods Restaurant Week is Going on Now!

The Wildwoods Restaurant Week is Going on Now! It is usually this time after Thanksgiving that your pant size goes back to normal which means you are ready to go eat some amazing food again. The Wildwoods Restaurant Week is happening now, running from November 29 to December 8, 2024. This event, which the Greater …

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Avalon To Build Living Shoreline at Bay Park Marina

Avalon To Build Living Shoreline at Bay Park Marina Those who live by Avalon’s Bay near 53rd-57th Street will be happy to hear that a major project is headed their way which will create a beautiful space to enjoy the Sunsets. Avalon’s Bay Park Marina is set to become a model for coastal resilience and …

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Cape May Higbee Beach Wildlife Restoration Project – UPDATE

Cape May Higbee Beach Wildlife Restoration Project – UPDATE It’s been over half a year since the Cape May Higbee Beach Wildlife Restoration Project began, and there has been significant progress. The Wildwood Video Archive made its way to the project site to bring you some seagull footage. You can watch that video at the …

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Christmas in Ocean City NJ Events 2024

Christmas in Ocean City NJ Events 2024 The holiday season is officially underway in Ocean City, New Jersey, and there’s no shortage of festive events to bring the community together. As always, we say that Christmas at the Jersey Shore is magical. Seeing all our beach-related things like lifeguard stands, boardwalks and rides covers in …

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First Look – La Cantina Wildwood

First Look – La Cantina Wildwood Exciting changes are coming to the Wildwood dining scene! Construction is about to kick off for La Cantina, the island’s newest Mex-Tex restaurant. Set to transform the iconic Hurricane Night Club building, La Cantina will bring a vibrant mix of tropical and vintage decor to complement its menu of …

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ICONA Resorts’ Plan for Wonderland Pier Sparks Heated Debate in Ocean City

ICONA Resorts’ Plan for Wonderland Pier Sparks Heated Debate in Ocean City Things got heated at last night’s meeting at the Ocean City Library as ICONA Resorts’ CEO, Eustace Mita, presented his vision for a potential resort to replace Wonderland Pier. The proposed project is still in its conceptual stage and would require several approvals …

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Madison Resorts Nominated for USA Today’s Best New Hotel in the Country

Madison Resorts Nominated for USA Today’s Best New Hotel in the Country Madison Resorts, located in the heart of Wildwood Crest, is making waves nationwide as it vies for the prestigious title of USA Today’s Best New Hotel in the Country. This nomination places Madison Resorts among the finest new accommodations in the United States, …

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Former Morey’s Piers Ride Damaged, Possibly Beyond Repair

Former Morey’s Piers Ride Damaged, Possibly Beyond Repair It’s been a challenging few years for fans of the beloved Morey’s Piers attraction, Boat Tag. Originally located on Morey’s Adventure Pier, Boat Tag was a thrilling ride where players piloted small motorized bumper boats in a water-filled arena. Equipped with ball cannons, participants could shoot at …

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Wildwood Boardwalk Reconstruction Update – Late Nov 2024

Wildwood Boardwalk Reconstruction Update – Late Nov 2024 Thanks to the warm, dry weather South Jersey has experienced over the past two months, the Wildwood Boardwalk Reconstruction Project is moving ahead at an impressive pace. This week, the Wildwood Video Archive visited the construction site to capture the latest updates. You can find our update …

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North Wildwood’s Lou Booth Amphitheater To Be Removed

Lou Booth Amphitheater To Be Removed The Lou Booth Amphitheater, which has been a fixture on North Wildwood’s beach, may soon be removed according to an new article by the Cape May Herald. This all stems back to a legal dispute between North Wildwood and the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) over coastal …

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