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Asbury Avenue 3 bedroom New Construciton in Ocean City.  This 3 bed 2 bath duplex features quality construction from Bob Coste; separate enclosed entrance ways; enclosed beach showers, hard wood floors, an upgraded appliance package; garage; front, rear & a roof-top deck. A central location within the island & an easy walk to the beach make this a perfect vacation rental or second home. Elevated up to the new FEMA guidelines. Grab a friend or family member & own the building. 

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The long awaited CYCLONE Speedboat tours is back. The Cyclone took a 15 year hiatus-Went to New York City and is back.  It is the rebirth of the Flying Pony & Flying Saucer that docked in Ocean City in the 60's at Chris's Restaurant(now  Dan's Seafood)   OPEN THIS FRIDAY! July 19th.

A Great way to cool down, maybe even a little wet. A family fun for all ages!  4 daily Trips along OC beach + Atlantic City sunset Cruises!

Group Discounts, FUN-raisers, private charters, corporate team building &  special events!

for more details:  www.OCCyclone.com

JUNE- UP 32%!*  It appears any notion & affects of "sandy" have all but eroded.   Below is a market report for Ocean City's Sales market-homes placed under contract for the periods compared.  Homes Under Contract is the best barometer to evaluate "current" market conditions for the periods compared as they reflect buyers in real time. 

                                            2012         2013         % change

1st Quarter- (1/1/--3/31)            262          189          -27%

     April                                   90            76           -16%

     May                                   99            95            ----

     June                                              62              82              +32%

2nd Quarter: (4/1--6/30)            251            253           ----

*(stats taken directly from the South Jersey Shore Regional MLS-Chris Pustizzi)

Family Nights on the Boards!

July 11, 2013  Family Nights, Entertainment on the boardwalk 7:30pm to 9:30pm between 6th – 14th   Sts.    Sponsored by: Congo Falls, Gillian’s Wonderland, Johnson’s Popcorn & Playland’s Castaway Cove 

Freckle Contest

July 11, 2013  – Freckle Contest– 6:30pm at the Music Pier.  Registration begins 6pm in front of the Music Pier, Moorlyn Terrace & Boardwalk. For more information call 609-525-9300.

Inn to Inn Tours

July 11, 2013  Inn to Inn Tours – Thursdays 2pm – 4pm, pick-up at 7th & Central Ave.

Market Days on Asbury Avenue

July 11, 2013 Market Days, 10am – 1pm - Asbury Avenue. Entertainment, Face Painters, Balloon sculptors.

Winnie The Pooh

July 11, 2013  ‘Winnie The Pooh’ Presented by the Greater Ocean City Theatre Company - Winnie-the-Pooh is Christopher Robin's fat little bear of Very Little Brain, who would like to drift peacefully through life, humming tunes and stopping frequently to eat "a little something." Pooh's intentions are always the best, but his passion for honey and condensed milk keeps getting him into trouble. 10:30am at Moorlyn Family Theatre, located at Moorlyn Terrace & the Boardwalk. All tickets $10.00 For tickets and information: www.moorlynfamilytheatre.org

City Council Meeting

THURSDAY, JULY 11, 2013 - 7:00 PM

OC FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY

 17TH STREET ENTRANCE, LECTURE HALL, ROOM N110

CALL TO ORDER

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE & MOMENT OF PRAYER

ROLL CALL

OPEN PUBLIC MEETINGS ACT ANNOUNCEMENT

CITIZEN COMMENT

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

REPORTS – MAYOR & ADMINISTRATION

REPORTS – CITY COUNCIL

ORDINANCES – SECOND READING AND PUBLIC HEARING

#13-20: A Bond Ordinance Appropriating $4,550,000.00 and Authorizing the Issuance of $4,322,500.00 in Bonds and Notes of the City of Ocean City for the Various Improvements or Purposes Authorized to be Undertaken by the City of Ocean City, New Jersey

#13-21:  A Capital Ordinance Appropriating Improvement Authorizations in the Amount of $125,000 by the Utilization of $125,000 from Capital Improvement Fund (CIF)

RESOLUTIONS – CONSENT AGENDA:

ALL RESOLUTIONS LISTED BELOW ARE CONSIDERED TO BE ROUTINE IN NATURE AND WILL BE READ BY TITLE ONLY AND ENACTED BY ONE MOTION.  IF THE MAYOR OR ANY COUNCILPERSON WISHES A PARTICULAR RESOLUTION TO BE CONSIDERED SEPARATELY, IT WILL BE REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA

1.  A Resolution Authorizing the Award of a Contract to TriState EZ Docks, Inc. for the Bayside Center - Master Dock Plan for the Calendar Year 2013

2.  A Resolution Authorizing a Professional Services Contract between the City of Ocean City & McCrosson & Stanton, P.C. for General Legal Services

3.  A Resolution Authorizing the Extension of City Contract #12-05, Maintenance of City Owned Grounds & Garden Plots for the Contract Year 2013

4.  A Resolution Authorizing Change Order #1, Final Acceptance & Final Payment of City Contract #13-30, Reconstruction of 34th Street Tennis Courts

5.  A Resolution Amending the 2013 Local Municipal Budget of the City of Ocean City/Capital Budget

6.  A Resolution Authorizing the Payment of Claims

      PENDING BUSINESS

NEW BUSINESS

CITIZEN COMMENT

ADJOURNMENT   

"Oh What A Night"

July 14, 2013 - July 16, 2013  The Moorlyn Family Theatre is presenting "OH WHAT A NIGHT!" a musical tribute to Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons!  "OH WHAT A NIGHT!" is an exciting musical review that delivers high-energy choreography, endless recognizable songs, and informative and often hilarious banter between the stellar high-spirited cast! !

"OH WHAT A NIGHT!" is playing at the Moorlyn Family Theatre every Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday night at 8PM for July and August. Tickets $25 at the Moorlyn Family Theatre Box Office located on the Boardwalk between 8th and 9th Street or call (609)399-0006.

Character Nights on the Boardwalk

July 14, 2013  Character Nights on the boardwalk. Boardwalk Mascots will sign autographs in front of the Music Pier after  parading on a float from 6th St. & Boardwalk. Characters make their way by float to 14th & Boardwalk. Parade begins at 6:00pm. Sponsored by Manco and Manco’s Pizza and Gillian’s Wonderland Pier.

Nor’easters vs Reading United

July 14, 2013  Ocean City Nor’easters v Reading United - 7pm Kick off, Carey Stadium, 6th & Boardwalk $10 Adult, $7 Youth  – Prior to the games the Nor’easters under 23s team will be hosting the Philadelphia Fury at Carey Stadium in a 4pm kick off, Come down and cheer on the team whilst getting two high quality soccer games for the price of one! At the game itself enjoy a taste of the high life with our supercar show!  The cars will be on display for you to take a look at from 5pm before cruising round the track at half time. For more information call 609-525-9999.

Ocean City POPS

July 14, 2013  Ocean City Pops A Night at the Opera- 8pm Ocean City Music Pier With tenor Cody Austin, soprano Suzanne Vinnick and baritone Christian Bowers. Sponsored by Dr. Elizabeth M. Bowden. Tickets $15/$10

Ventriloquist Ryan & Friends

July 14, 2013  Ventriloquist Ryan & Friends -  with seats reserved for children. Ocean City Tabernacle, 550 Wesley Ave. 7:00 pm. Free admission. For more information call 609-399-1915 or visit  www.OCTabernacle.org

Jack & The Beanstalk

July 15, 2013  ‘Jack & The Beanstalk’ presented by the Greater Ocean City Theatre Company. - Young Jack and his Mother have had their fair share of problems since Jack’s father disappeared—not only have they sold their precious cow, but now there’s a Giant to deal with as well!  Take a musical trip up the beanstalk with Jack and discover the town’s unexpected solution to the Giant’s grumpy attitude! 10:30am at the Ocean City Music Pier located at Moorlyn Terrace & the Boardwalk. . All tickets $10.00 For tickets and information: (609)525-9248 or www.ocnj.us/boxoffice

Jars of Clay

July 15, 2013 Jars of Clay, 7:30pm at the Music Pier. Jars of Clay is a Christian rock band from Nashville, Tennessee that was formed in the 1970’s when they met at Greenville College in Greenville, Illinois. Jars of Clay consists of Dan Haseltine on vocals, Charlie Lowell on piano and keyboards, Stephen Mason on lead guitars and Matthew Odmark on rhythm guitars. Jars of Clay's style is a blend of alternative rock, folk, acoustic, and R&B.  Jars of Clay earned a Grammy award for "Best Pop/Contemporary Gospel Album" in 1997 with the release of “Much Afraid”. Tickets $30 on sale through TicketMaster 1-800-745-3000 or at www.ticketmaster.com.

Beach Walks

July 16, 2013 - July 17, 2013 Beach Walks– South End Location: 59thSt. & Central Ave., (Entrance to

CorsonsPark) Tuesdays-9am, Wednesdays-6:30pm.  North End Location: OC/Longport Bridge Parking Lot (Gardens Parkway) Tuesdays-6:30pm, Wednesdays-9am. Tickets may be purchased on-site.  Adults $1.00 Children $.50

Funtastic Tuesdays on Asbury Avenue

July 16, 2013 Funtastic Tuesdays– 10am – 1pm on Asbury Ave. Entertainment, Face Painters,Balloon    sculptors.

Mummers Night!

July 16, 2013 Mummers Night – Strutting 7pm – 9pm on the boardwalk, 6th – 14th Sts.

Farmers Market & Crafters

July 17, 2013 Farmer’s Marketat the Tabernacle Grounds every Wednesday also crafters in Fire House   Parking Lot on 6th St. 8am – 1pm. Ends Sept 4th     

July 4th Bike Parade, South Ocean City Improvement Assn., Registration 9 a.m., 40th and Asbury Ave. Parade begins at 10 a.m. July 4th Bike Parade, Gardens Civic Assn., Registration 9 a.m. at the Longport Bridge Parking Lot, Parade begins 10 a.m. Entry is free.

4th of July Kite Flying Contest, 7 p.m. at the Moorlyn Terrace Beach opposite the Music Pier, sponsored by Air Circus. Entry free followed by entertainment on the Boardwalk.

A Spectacular Musical Fireworks display, ignited from a barge off the Music Pier at 9th St. Beach, will begin at 9:30 p.m. Longport Media will simulcast July 4th fireworks music on KOOL 98.3, 1400 AM WOND,  1490 AM WIP, stream it live on its website and on the TUNE in Smart Phone application.

(July 5) The First Ladies of Rock and Soul will entertain at the Music Pier at 7:30 p.m. for the benefit of the Veterans of Foreign Wars. This talented group will perform songs by The Supremes, Martha and the Vandellas and many more. Tickets are $20 at the Music Pier Box Office, (609) 525-9248 or ocnj.us/boxoffice.

(July 6) The Tabernacle Youth Concert is set for 7 p.m. at the Music Pier featuring CoastalRise with Benjamin Dunn and the Animal Orchestra plus the Glenn Taylor Band. Tickets are $12 in advance and $15 at the door, children $10 under 13, available at (609) 399-1915, at www.octabernacle.org  and the Music Pier Box Office.

(July 7) THE OCEAN CITY FISHING CLUB continues a series of events commemorating the 100th anniversary of its founding with the first of three planned open houses, 3-5 p.m. Visitors are invited to tour the Pier and its Club House at 14th and Boardwalk. Attendees can make an optional donation of canned goods to support the Ocean City Food Cupboard. Call (609) 398-0534 for information.

(July 7) The O.C. Nor' easters host the Jersey Rangers with a 7 p.m. kick-off at Carey Stadium, 6th and Boardwalk. $10 for adults, $7 for youth under 16. For information about the game and Jersey Shore Shoot Out Tournament, call (609) 525-9999.

(July 7) The Philadelphia ORGAN QUARTET, performs at the Ocean City Tabernacle, 550 Wesley Ave. starting 7 p.m.  Admission is free. For information call (609) 399-1915 or visit www.OCTabernacle.org.

(July 7, 9, 10) SINGING IN THE RAIN presented by the Greater Ocean City Theatre Co. and Ocean City Pops. A light hearted comedy set in 1920's Hollywood when a movie studio attempted to salvage the career of its chipmunk-voiced silent film star. Shows start 7:30 p.m. with a 2 p.m. show on the 10th at the Music Pier, Boardwalk and Moorlyn Terrace. $25 Orchestra, $20 Solarium. For tickets and information call (609) 525-9248 or www.ocnj.us/boxoffice.