Category: Calendar of Events

We received several complaints last year pertaining to boat ramp passes for vessels where the vessel was in one spouse/partner’s name, and the property in Surf City was in the other’s name.  In order to help resolve this, the Borough of Surf City has agreed to issue passes where the property and vessel are in different names under the following conditions:

* Both parties must be present at Borough Hall when the pass is requested.

*Both parties must show proof of ID, as well as the trailer and vessel registration.

*Both parties must sign an affidavit stating that the owner of the vessel has a financial interest in the property.  This affidavit will  be notarized at the same time.

May 31st will be the last day you can purchase seasonal beach badges for a $10.00 discount. They will be only $30.00 but on June 1st they will be $40.00. If you plan on surfing outside the flags this summer without any hassles you will need one.  Link HERE for info about beach badges on the Surf City Municipal website.

Today is the last day to register for this annual run that benefits the Surf City Volunteer Fire Co. and EMS. All the details HERE in The SandPaper.

The race is scheduled for May 19th starting at 9AM.

Surf City business owners might want to read about the new ordinances regarding signage  as of May 9th HERE in The SandPaper.

The road construction on Barnegat Ave is almost completed at this point. There are only two blocks left from 3rd to 5th streets to be completed. The new curbs, which run from 3rd st to 11th st, are rather high and the median will now be difficult to access with a vehicle or bicycle. All the upgraded storm drains are in and also the handicapped accesses. In the first picture the old curb is visible merging with the new curb on the north end of the project.

The beach fill is ongoing still in Brant Beach and will soon begin in Harvey Cedars. Surf City is scheduled to begin fill operations as soon as Harvey Cedars is complete. All the details can be found HERE in The SandPaper.

Bell buoy 11 washed ashore on April 15th and was residing on 8th street ocean beach right around the high tide line. On May 2nd the Coast Guard initiated salvage operations and removed the navigation tool. To check out a video of the salvage operation click HERE. 

Interesting article HERE in The SandPaper about the 50th anniversary and history of the Ethel E. Jacobson  elementary school.

For those film buffs who are interested, The Lighthouse International Film Society will celebrate its 10^th anniversary from June 7 to 10 here on LBI. Read all about the festival HERE in The SandPaper.

Those of you who are a fan of Bageleddi’s in Ship Bottom might be interested to know that it is now in a new location just a couple blocks south of the old one. The old Cedar Garden retail florist shop was aquired by the Bageledi’s owners and will offer outdoor dining. Read all about it HERE in The SandPaper.

A very large buoy washed ashore in Surf City on April 15th. The rough surf brought it to the shore around 8th St.

Surf City will be getting beach replenishment this year. We are last on the list after Brant Beach and Harvey Cedars. It is estimated fill operations will begin in Surf City in early June and be finished by the end of June. Read all the details HERE in The SandPaper.

The Surf City Land Use Board recently denied an application by the owners of the Surf City Hotel for outdoor dining. Read all the details HERE in The SandPaper.

Also please note that the once free LBI Shuttle service will now  cost $2 for a one way trip and $5 for an unlimited day pass. Read all the details about the new shuttle fees and many other new and interesting LBI developments HERE.

The igloo doghouse type structure elevated right to the south of the causeway in the marsh was recently spotted with activity of the peregrine falcons that have nested there.

If you don’t already know by now there are three local municipalities banning businesses from using single use plastic take away bags. They are Stafford Twp, Harvey Cedars, and Long Beach Twp. So don’t forget to bring your reusable bags with you when shopping and read about all the details HERE in The SandPaper.

Road work has begun on Barnegat Ave in Surf City so use caution when navigating that roadway. There are alot of heavy vehicles and construction equipment in the area.