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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!

Silver Bullet To Debut New Paint Job

Silver Bullet To Debut New Paint Job Those driving into the Wildwoods on Wildwood Boulevard and over the George Redding Bridge are used to seeing a massive orange speed boat just past the Boathouse restaurant. This speedboat, named The Silver Bullet, is unlike anything on the East Coast. The Silver Bullet is a thrilling and …

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Morey’s Adventure Pier Construction Update

Morey’s Adventure Pier Construction Update Morey’s Adventure Pier, located on the iconic Wildwood Boardwalk, is currently undergoing a massive construction project with the aim of enhancing the overall experience for visitors. The project, which commenced in late 2022, focuses on the entrance of the park and includes upgrades to existing facilities as well as the …

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Wildwoods Construction Update – April 2023

Wildwoods Construction Update – April 2023 As summer is inching closer and closer and temperatures are starting to get into the low 70s comma folks are starting to make their way down to the shore. Businesses on the boardwalk are starting to come out of their winter hibernation and prepare for a busy spring season. …

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Hallmark Movie Being Filmed At The Jersey Shore

Hallmark Movie Being Filmed At The Jersey Shore There have been rumoring going around for the past few weeks that a movie would be filming somewhere at the Jersey Shore. Hallmark Movie scouts were reportedly seen going around Longport and Ocean City. This past weekend confirmed all the rumors as crews started showing up around …

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Wildwood Says No to Weed Sales, Addresses Viral Photo

Wildwood Says No to Weed Sales, Addresses Viral Photo Over the weekend a photo and video went viral in Wildwood that showed a new sign for “Kannavis Botanicals” being placed at Maple and New Jersey Avenue. This location, 3101 New Jersey avenue, was once home to a branch of the Oceanfirst bank. It had been …

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Morey’s Piers To Open Their Own Golf Course! – Big Little 9

Morey’s Piers To Open Their Own Golf Course! No, this isn’t an April Fool’s day joke. Back In September, Laguna Oaks Golf Course, located at 600 Bayberry Dr, Cape May Court House, announced on Facebook that things were going to change. Their post went on to say, very vaguely that “Laguna is being transformed into …

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Wildwood Boardwalk Is Now Open After Renovations

Wildwood Boardwalk Is Now Open After Renovations The highly esteemed Wildwood Boardwalk, a historical landmark, has finally reopened for the summer season of 2023 on March 31st. This comes after months of reconstruction funded by a second budget grant from the State of New Jersey, under the leadership of Governor Phil Murphy. The major reconstruction …

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Famous Jersey Shore Restaurant Changes Hands

Famous Jersey Shore Restaurant Changes Hands There is some unexpected news for food lovers at the Jersey Shore. The World Famous Anchorage Tavern, located at 823 Bay Avenue in Somers Point announced on Facebook today that they are making a big change in ownership. There had been rumors that the restaurant, which opened in 1888, …

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Wildwood Boardwalk to Reopen Early After Renovations

Wildwood Boardwalk to Reopen Early After Renovations The historic famed Wildwood boardwalk is set to reopen for the summer 2023 season on or by April 3, 2023. This is made possible after months of reconstruction due to a second budget grant from the State of New Jersey per Governor Phil Murphy. With the cooperation and …

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Sea Isle City Passes Summertime Curfew for Minors

Sea Isle City Passes Summertime Curfew for Minors Sea Isle City has passed a new ordinance that will have teenagers home early during the summer months. Last night, Sea Isle City voted to enact a curfew for everyone under the age of 18 between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. The ordinance reads as follows; “The …

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