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Beach Buzz

Dan Alexander — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 08:28:58 +0000

Conditions expected at the Shore for Monday, June 17 Monday, June 17 – [button href="http://nj1015.com/category/alans-weather-blog/" title="Alan's Weather Blog" align="left"][button href="http://nj1015.com/new-jersey-beach-cams/" title="Beach Cams" align="left"][button href="http://nj1015.com/weather-radar/" title="Radar Map" align="left"][button href="http://nj1015.com/traffic/" title="Local Traffic" align="left"] AT THE SHORE: Wind Speed: 15 knots Wind Direction: SW Condition: Waist high Sea State: Moderate chop Ocean Temp: 63 F [...]

Shocking 2013 Great White Shark Sightings at the Jersey Shore [PHOTOS/VIDEO]

Matt Ryan — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 06:37:40 +0000

According to NBC Philadelphia, a pair of fishermen spotted and videotaped a great white shark circling their boat off the coast of Atlantic City on Sunday. One fisherman fisherman told NBC that the shark was half the length of his 28-foot boat and circled for 10 minutes before swimming away. He and his friend had left [...]

Mystery Beach Proposal Photo Couple Identified

Laurie Cataldo — Tue, 04 Jun 2013 15:35:50 +0000

A couple of weeks ago we posted a photo of a couple spotted mid-proposal on the beach, hoping to find them so they could see the photo of their special moment.

You guys spread the word, and we found them!

Study Says Sunscreen Could Help Your Skin From Aging

Lou Russo — Tue, 04 Jun 2013 12:40:31 +0000

As you enjoy the summer days of sunshine upon us here at the Jersey Shore, make sure you remember your sunblock if you want your skin to look young.. Dermatologists have believed it would prevent wrinkling and now a study has shown that to be true. According to the study, reported in USA Today, one [...]

A Tale Of Two Seasons In One Weekend

Lou Russo — Tue, 28 May 2013 11:41:53 +0000

Nobody needs to tell any of us that us has been a strange year. Nothing that happens this year seems to be normal, but at the same time, nothing seems to surprise us. So I guess I shouldn’t be shocked that it felt like winter (alright, maybe November) and it felt like summer all in [...]

Weekend Boaters See Realities Of Sandy From A Different Angle

Lou Russo — Tue, 28 May 2013 10:57:31 +0000

I talked to several boaters who finally got their boats out this weekend and while the goal was fun and relaxation, the trips also brought a sobering sense of post-Sandy reality. Most Jersey Shore residents have seen our share of Sandy devastation in person and in photos and videos. Tourists this weekend were probably getting [...]

Thank You For All The Hard Work So Far To Rebuild Our Jersey Shore

Lou Russo — Tue, 28 May 2013 10:12:57 +0000

Devastation is all around us. The work is far from done. But the monumental effort of those who have gotten us this far should not go unnoticed. I know this wasn’t exactly the Memorial Day weekend we were hoping for. The weather was terrible for a good part of the weekend and in the back [...]

Weekend Weather Tough On Sandy Hook

Lou Russo — Tue, 28 May 2013 09:39:59 +0000

When you saw the forecast at the end of last week, you knew it wasn’t what local attractions and businesses wanted to hear. The weather certainly took it’s toll on Sandy Hook According to a report in nj.com, the weather through the first part of the weekend had attendance at Sandy Hook way down. It [...]

Christie, Jersey Shore Welcome Summer [POLL/VIDEO]

Dan Alexander — Fri, 24 May 2013 12:55:21 +0000

Governor Chris Christie is leading the Jersey Shore’s welcome to summer by cutting a symbolic ribbon on NBC’s Today Show live from the beach in Seaside Heights. The weather is not ideal for the first unofficial weekend of summer but the message doesn’t change: the Jersey Shore is open and ready for summer. Wielding a [...]

Governor Christie Opens the Summer Season on Stage at the Jersey Shore [PHOTO]

Matt Ryan — Fri, 24 May 2013 12:27:43 +0000

The Today Show is broadcasting live from the Jersey Shore today as we kick off the unofficial start of the summer season. As part of the Today Show, the band Fun. will be performing live on the beach. But Fun. wasn’t the only star to grace the stage this morning. Governor Chris Christie welcomed the [...]

Seaside Heights – Memorial Day 2013 Guide

Meredith Chambers — Fri, 24 May 2013 11:00:23 +0000

If you’re looking for information about Memorial Day (Monday, May 27th) 2013 at the beach and boardwalk of Seaside Heights, then check out this guide with details including a list of open businesses, beach hours, fees and live progress of the boardwalk reconstruction!

Remembering What Memorial Day Means

Lou Russo — Fri, 24 May 2013 10:11:12 +0000

As our world gets increasingly more dangerous and news headlines become more frightening each day, the bravery of those who protect us and have protected us becomes more and more meaningful. And it makes those who made the ultimate sacrifice the truest of heroes. In many ways, the simple gathering of family and friends for [...]

Officials Predict Another Active Hurricane Season [AUDIO]

Joe Cutter — Fri, 24 May 2013 09:30:03 +0000

The Atlantic hurricane season begins again June 1st, and ,unfortunately, for Sandy-weary New Jerseyans, the predictions are not good. Kathryn Sullivan, the Acting Administrator for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, says wind and air pressure patterns and a warmer Atlantic Ocean have combined to create an active prediction for the coming season. “NOAA predicts [...]

Parents Overconfident When it Comes to Swimming Safety, Poll Shows [AUDIO]

Kelly Waldron — Fri, 24 May 2013 09:23:42 +0000

Despite the fact that many people don’t know what to do in the event of a water emergency, nearly two-thirds of families with small children plan to swim in areas without lifeguards this summer. That’s according to a new poll by the American Red Cross. According to the poll, 63 percent of families with children [...]

Miniature Stars and Stripes Symbolize Memorial Day Observances

Tom Mongelli — Fri, 24 May 2013 09:00:14 +0000

Graveyards throughout Ocean County gleam with red, white and blue this weekend – a token to honor the men and women who lived here and carried America’s colors into battle after battle. It’s a Memorial Day tradition that dates back to the 1920s. “And it’s a fitting way to remember those who have given so [...]

Mentally Preparing For Summer Traffic At The Jersey Shore

Lou Russo — Thu, 23 May 2013 11:37:36 +0000

The idea of just hopping on the Parkway and driving to your destination without giving a thought to what time it is or what day it is are over for a while. This weekend we open our doors to the word. It’s summer at the Jersey Shore. We all know how important this summer is [...]

The Party's Over at F-Cove

Rosetta Key — Thu, 23 May 2013 09:53:13 +0000

Do not expect to see wild boat parties or DJs blasting music from barges in two man-made lagoons in Ocean County anymore. This weekend’s trial opening of the F-Cove and Trader’s Cove, located in the middle of a federal wildlife preserve in Brick, means that visitors will have to be on their best behavior. Brick [...]

Jersey Fresh Season Kicks Off

Kelly Waldron — Wed, 22 May 2013 20:00:47 +0000

It’s that time of year again. The Jersey Fresh growing season is underway. “Our state’s farmers are hard at work growing the Jersey Fresh fruits and vegetables we all love,” said State Secretary of Agriculture Douglas Fisher. “You can find this wonderful Jersey Fresh produce in supermarkets, community farmers markets, roadside stands and restaurants throughout [...]

Can You Identify This Couple Spotted Mid-Proposal on the Beach?

Laurie Cataldo — Wed, 22 May 2013 18:22:29 +0000

Imagine you’re out on the beach and you spot a couple getting engaged not too far from you. You snap a photo of the romantic moment…and realize later that the couple would probably love to see the photo. But who are they? Well…no one seems to know, but maybe you do! A Jersey Shore Reddit [...]

Monmouth County Beaches Summer 2013

Liz Jeressi — Wed, 22 May 2013 12:30:45 +0000

With the start of the summer season, here’s the deal at the beaches: Asbury Park: It’s boardwalk is fixed. Season badges cost $70 for adults and $20 for teens. Weekday passes are $5, and weekends and holidays are $6. Avon: The pavilion was demolished after the hurricane and they are rebuilding the boardwalk. Beach badges [...]