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Contents Feature Story

110 Alliance for a Living Ocean

Did you Know?

192 An Oyster Shellebration 196 Explore LBI 200 Arts and Culture 206 Firefly Gallery 210 LBI’s New Causeway Development 216 The Legend of the Hudson House 4 BAY MAGAZINE FALL 2018

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Contents Open House 16

From Concept to Completion

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Streamline

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Designing the Classic Beach Home

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The Best Time for Landscape Projects

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The Evolution of a Beach House

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The Planning Process

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Customization is in the Details

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Ask the Decorator

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Seasons

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Healthy Living

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Women: Take Stress to Heart

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Wander Hard

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Collagen is the New Botox

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AtlantiCare Health Park

Weddings 124

Wedding Bliss I

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Going to the Chapel

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Wedding Bliss II

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Falling in Love

Off Season 222

Feed Your Mind 164 Feed your Mind 184 Romantic Dinners with the Two Dopes

Get the Look 76

Bogging Around

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FOUNDERS NOTE

The most Wonderful time Labor Day may signify the end of another summer gone by, but don’t fret— our season is not officially over yet. Before the leaves start to turn colors and cold nights roll around, there is still plenty to delight in on Long Beach Island. You may miss the bells of the ice cream truck up on the dunes or the whistle of a lifeguard when you’ve ventured outside of the swim zone— heck who isn’t excited for the blinking traffic lights— but know that there is life after Labor Day on LBI and we’ve got it all mapped out for you in this issue.

From the tireless year-round efforts of our local environmentalists, to a tradition of over 150 years harvesting the Pine Barrens’ cranberries, celebrating 30 years of Chowderfest, as well as welcoming new “Shellabrations” and Makers, to learning about the history behind some of the island’s best kept little secrets (and, as always, great style, food, trends and weddings)... within this issue there is something to revel in on every page.

So until that last garden tomato is picked and that last summer cricket chirps, before that harvest moon lights up the night sky, there are plenty of memories yet to make, and warm, sunny beach days to enjoy on this island we call home.

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FROM CONCEPT TO COMPLETION A HOLISTIC APPROACH TO NEW HOME CONSTRUCTION WRITTEN BY ELAINE SISKO

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PHOTOS BY JOHN MARTINELLI PHOTOGRAPHY

From architects and designers to carpenters, plumbers and electricians—the search for the right contractors can be challenging and time-consuming. Translating the clients aesthetic vision without compromising functionality can be a tricky tight walk to maneuver and, without constant communication and a flexible spirit, can lead to disappointment and broke dreams at worst.

Fortunately, the new owners of this bayfront property in Loveladies were familiar with Mark Reynolds, owner of Reynolds Landscaping, from previous landscaping and outdoor living projects installed at their prior LBI address. They knew firsthand his focus on customer satisfaction and employment of superior craftsman and sub-contractors as well as his ability to think beyond the box to tackle difficult design challenges. They put their trust in these qualities along with his long track record performing building renovations and home additions when they chose his new design-built company, Mark Reynolds Project Management (MRPM) to build their new home.

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were certain in their desire to make this panorama a focal point of the property. As with all design-built projects, change orders and material upgrades were common, yet the project details and design challenges morphed as the project developed.

The clients were comfortable with their long-time interior designer who, along with Francie Miliano of Francie Milano Kitchen Designs, formed a collegial and collaborative relationship with MRPM helping embellish the interior surroundings with individuality and artistic panache. The final result was a balance between functionality and aesthetics without compromise to the original artistic vision intended by the client.

An added benefit of selecting MRPM for the project installation was their obvious interconnection with Reynolds Landscaping, the premier

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To find out more about the services offered by both Mark Reynolds Project Management and Reynolds Landscaping or to schedule an appointment, please contact Mark Reynolds via phone at 609-597-6099 or via e-mail at mark@reynoldslbi.com

landscaping company designing, installing and maintaining outdoor living spaces on LBI for over 37 years. The resulting collaboration created a cohesive bridge between interior and exterior living and allowed for a seamless transition of work to the outside living area. With a large percentage of the property’s lot and impervious coverage absorbed by the footprint of the residence, challenges did present themselves in the design of the exterior living space. Stringent setback restrictions in place along the bulkhead and side yards made placement of the gunnite swimming pool equally daunting.

Nevertheless, through a judicious, yet well-placed use of various hardscaping materials--including ipe hardwood decking, marble tiles, standard paver

stone and washed pebbles—along with stately privacy and summer-flowering plants and a classic, Reynolds-designed rectangular-shaped swimming pool overlooking the large expanse of Barnegat Bay, a refined and elegant outdoor living area, befitting the dwelling it supported, was created.

In the end, by creating an open and transparent dialog with both the client and the supporting cast of contractors, both Mark Reynolds Project Management and Reynolds Landscaping were able to think outside the box, find creative solutions to design challenges and create a home for their client that was true to their artistic intentions without compromise to functionality and livability.

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The thought of a home project is an exciting time for a homeowner. You’ve likely already pictured your new and improved space, (maybe even sketching it out a few dozen times) but now it’s about to become a reality. As you move forward with your project, it’s easy to become overwhelmed; especially when you consider design options, materials needed, and the installation process.

Fortunately, with Installed Sales, you can complete your home project with ease. The phrase pretty much speaks for itself. An installed sale is when your building supplier installs what they sell you. This means you no longer need to purchase the product from one supplier, and then hire someone else for the install. Makes sense, right? After all, your designer or supplier is already familiar with the materials you selected for your project. Why not have them do the install, as well?

On the Jersey Shore, Woodhaven is one of the most respected building suppliers, earning an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau. They offer installed sales for Kitchen and Bath, Windows and Doors, and Flooring. By using Woodhaven for both the product and installation you are working with one expert team, making the project more streamlined and easier for you to manage.

A good place to start is by exploring the Ideas & Inspiration section on Woodhaven’s website to get a sense of the style that you’re looking for. Once you find a style (or styles) that speak to you, an expert Woodhaven team member will listen to your needs and help you select the design style and products that are best for your home. You won’t have to go far to get started. Woodhaven’s four modern, up-to-date showrooms**—with over 13,000 square feet of space—are conveniently located in Monmouth and Ocean Counties.

After you find the perfect kitchen or bath design, door, windows, or flooring for your home, Woodhaven’s expert installation team takes over. Woodhaven understands that your home is the single greatest investment you’ll make in your lifetime. (Unless you purchase that private island you’ve been eying up.) So when it comes to the installation, they make sure it gets done right, the first time.

Let’s take a closer look at the three areas of installed sales, all of which are made easier now by Woodhaven’s new financing options.

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WINDOWS AND DOORS Whether you are replacing windows or doors, Woodhaven can help you find the right design and style for your home, and ensure the proper measurements are taken—which is a critical step in making sure your window or door fits properly. Woodhaven is a certified installer and servicer of Andersen Windows and Doors and is a certified installer of Therma-Tru Doors. Save yourself the hassle of trying to install your own windows or doors, and let Woodhaven’s experienced installers do the job for you.

KITCHEN & BATHROOM Whether you are starting a kitchen remodel or updating your bathroom, Woodhaven is equipped with the design talent, the latest products and brands, and the installation expertise to give you the kitchen or bath of your dreams. They know that kitchen and bath design is not just about taking measurements and filling your space with cabinetry and appliances. Woodhaven’s designers will spend time discussing your needs and wants, and how you and your family ‘function’ to create an elegant layout that perfectly complements your lifestyle, taste and budget.

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FLOORING Woodhaven offers one-stop service for all your hardwood, luxury vinyl tile and laminate flooring needs to ensure that you are satisfied, from purchase to installation. Their list of services is nearly as extensive as their showroom. Their professional licensed installers provide consultations and estimates, site measurements, premium floor-preparation and vapor-barrier underlayment materials, removal and disposal of old flooring, sanding and refinishing services, and a one-year labor guarantee.

Woodhaven understands home improvement projects are a big investment. Fortunately, now you

don’t have to go all in, all at once. In addition to free estimates and free measuring, they now also offer financing.

INTRODUCING PROJECT FINANCING Woodhaven’s new convenient financing options make home projects more attainable than ever before. Now, homeowners can get started on their kitchen, bath, windows, doors or flooring project right away, rather than waiting until ‘sometime next year’. The paperless application process is quick and easy, and you can apply in-store or online at woodhavenlumber.com/financing/bay.

Get started on your dream project today. Visit WoodhavenLumber.com/financing/bay or call 800-32-LUMBER and ask to speak with an associate in Kitchens, Installed Sales or Flooring to learn more. Or apply in person at one of Woodhaven’s four convenient locations in Lakewood, Manahawkin, Point Pleasant, and Shrewsbury**

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As one walks through the front door of the Sakwas Haven Beach home, the eyes are immediately drawn up towards a vast entry ceiling highlighted by an extravagant basket chandelier that harnesses the soothing charms of the ocean. Thick strands of tumbled, petite, blue-green sea glass adorn the unique light fixture structured with a gold leaf body, whose brilliance shimmers even with only the natural sunlight beaming in through the picturesque great window above. When your spellbound gaze is finally ready to descend back to earth, it is escorted downward by a giant custom wall mirror encrusted with a thick border of perfectly placed and polished, natural oyster shells. To its side, a witty little sign that reads “Welcome Family and Friends.” And in that sunny, serene moment, you find yourself fighting the urge to kick your shoes off and declare every day in this home a beach day.

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Even after a closer look into Abby and Steve Sakwa’s perfectly poised home, you would never guess that the couple actually had no idea where or how to begin to decorate their newly constructed dwelling. “I knew what I liked and what I didn’t like, but I didn’t know what I wanted,” shares Abby Sakwa, of her interior design roadblocks early on. “I really just needed help tying all of the pieces together of what I liked to attempt to execute my style,” she adds. Often times homeowners may not have the time, means or expertise to conceptualize and execute all of their design desires cohesively. And naturally, after one has invested a significant amount into a new home, they want to be able to showcase it to look its best. This is where the professionals come into play— and for Abby it all started with a casual visit to the Oskar Huber Furniture and Design showroom in Ship Bottom, NJ.

Russ Heckman, designer with Oskar Huber for almost a decade and a half now, recalls his first meeting with Abby and her husband Steve last fall. “Her husband popped into the store by chance, we got to talking, and he insisted he return with his wife. As many customers tend to feel during such a great undertaking, I could tell that Abby was overwhelmed with regards to figuring out how to best furnish her new space,” Heckman recalls. “She needed a professional assessment of what can be done with each space, and that ultimately lead us to a solid, enjoyable plan of action,” he concedes. With a little guidance “and a lot of hand-holding,” Abby jokily admits, the experience of working with the Oskar Huber design team was one she now recommends to all of her family and friends.

want to do is be limited on a couch color because you already painted the walls a certain tone,” notes Heckman, as he points out that furniture should always be selected first. Once Abby selected her Sunbrella fabric furniture, Russ matched her wall colors to the furniture. The designer made sure to enroll the couple in Oskar Huber’s “Guardsman Program” which replaces damage to any fabrics for up to 5 years, as well as overseeing the interior painting of the entire home, an undertaking Abby was relieved to wash her hands of.

Other decisions that were facilitated by the expertise of the designer ranged from little things like not backing the furniture up against the walls, or adding variety touches such as decorative succulents and

One of the initial concepts that the team were able to settle on right away was that the Sakwas wanted a “classic beach” look, with lots of blue and white accents. Heckman with his associate, Heidi Delbeau, took the Sakwas through a tour of the 20,000-sq. ft.

Oskar Huber showroom and after reading their cues and observing certain objects they might have picked up—or others they might have passed right by—the designers were able to get a better understanding for the aesthetic the couple naturally gravitated towards.

Once the general theme and inspiration of the décor was decided, Russ and Heidi got to work. They brought in drawings, sketches, fabric swatches, catalogues, samples—you name it—tirelessly offering one idea after another, suggestions and recommendations to help the homeowners think outside of their usually décor comfort zone. Since working with a designer offers an extra set of eyes, (that are trained to see and notice things that the average person may not) his insight offered the counsel Abby and Steve might not have found elsewhere. Heckman was able to present ideas that Abby might not have typically considered for herself, like when it came to the mission-style bedroom furniture, sofa shapes or sizing of the unconventional, one-of-a-kind coffee and accent tables. The order of items when furnishing a home is also important, and simple things like determining the perfect couch fabric swatch and wall paint color had to be done chronologically. “The last thing you

accent artwork. Selecting their solid wood dining room table with or without self-storing leaves was a big decision the couple had grappled with, and of course, how to lay out the rooftop outdoor living space. Little did the Sakwas know that Russ’s suggestion of a fire pit feature table, which at the time they didn’t care much for, resulted in the creation of their absolute favorite place to unwind and host guests.

Another suggestion was the color and fountain feature in the lower level pool area, which the designer now cheekily refers to as “The Bellagio.”

Make no mistake, all work and no play can make a designer dull—which is not the case with Mr. Heckman. Thanks to his imaginative ceoncepts and darling project nicknames, which Abby grew fond of, the homeowners decided to keep the names when charmingly referring to rooms. One room with solid

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maple grey wood and blue-violet furnishings is known as the “Indigo Room,” and another with custom surfboard lamps, Cali-style adornments and bright, striped fabrics is named the “Surfer Room.”

The stand-out room in the Sakwa’s home, however, happens to be on the ground floor—adjacent to the outdoor inground pool. Referred to as “The French Room” for its allusion to the French Riviera, this room truly transports you to the infamous Mediterranean’s Blue Coast. With crisp white walls and a vintage lace-colored stocked bar adorned with antiqued Parisian accents, all the vibrance of the pool water –which deceiving looks like it flows right up to the room by means of the view from the oversized slider—flow throughout the French Room with seafoam sofa upholstery and artwork reminiscent of Claude Monet’s most popular ocean

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portraits. The finishing touches are in the inlaid seashell and mother of pearl round drum accent tables, which shimmer with iridescence in the sunlight, adding that Côte d’Azur glowing ambience to this part of the Sakwa’s home.

Another inescapable lure of the Sakwa’s home is the array of endearing little beach plaques and signs scattered above doorways, on random walls and along the fancy wall cadding and ledges.

Heckman chuckles, “It’s her thing,” of his client’s fascination with vintage little beach signs. Abby explains that she began collecting them years ago, but just couldn’t decide between the bulk of them, so she decided to use them all as an element of the ultimate design direction. Some have funny beach sayings, others have famous ocean quotes, there’s

Oskar Huber Furniture and Design was founded on the virtues of exquisite design and quality craftsmanship. Whether in their Ship Bottom, NJ or Southampton, PA store location, clients will find the finest quality furnishings, custom upholstery, home accents, and one-of-a-kind collectables curated from skilled artisans from across the globe. For more information please visit oskarhuber.com or call 609-494-8127. Follow them on Instagram @oskarhuber and Facebook.com/OskarHuberFurnitureAtTheBeach”

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catchy wordplay about flip flops, and clever euphemisms about the sand, sentimental words or advice about savoring time with loved ones and even some custom artwork with the Sakwa family name. They are a way for Abby to add her own personal touch to Russ’s work, noting the project’s processes have always been collaborative ones after all.

“Working with Russ and his team has really helped me achieve that “wow” factor I was looking for,” shares Abby, adding, “the skill that the Oskar Huber team possesses truly is an artform that enhanced not only our home but the quality of life we are able to have inside of it.” The couple shares that visiting friends and family are amazed as they enter each room, expressing how each is more magnificent than the last. As the Sakwas may attest, teaming with the right designer translated all of their thoughts and ideas into expression, to help tell their visual story best.

Who can think of a better reason than that to work with the designers at Oskar Huber.

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The Best Time for Landscaping Projects WRITTEN BY LISA SIMEK

As summer winds down and cold-weather moves in, a common misconception may be to “take a break” from worrying about the yard and landscaping areas of a property. But that is not the case, according to David Ash, Jr., owner of Surf City’s David Ash Jr., Landscape Contractors. “Early fall, even late August, is actually the perfect time to get your landscape going for the following year,” he notes. So when Mother’s Day (which is generally his rule of thumb for planting annuals into the ground) rolls around, everything will already be put into place and homeowners can sit back, relax, and enjoy their open-air living quarters for the full duration of next year’s warm-weather season.

“See, what many homeowners don’t realize is that landscape design is so much more than sticking beautiful florals into the ground and accenting with stones or pavers,” shares Ash. “The carpentry of the structures themselves, the lighting and electric, gas, fire and kitchen areas, plumbing, custom built pools, showers and spas… it all takes time to conceptualize, plan, and build,” he adds. As a local contractor for almost three decades on Long Beach Island, he has designed the outdoor living areas of hundreds of properties from the ground up. He advocates that the end of the summer is the perfect time to begin any new landscape projects, to ensure they are ready in time for the following spring. The benefit of working with a landscape professional like Ash is the one-stop-shop advantage: his contracting company handles it all, so there is no need to hire sub-contractors or worry about coding and permits during every phase of your project. His experienced, full-service firm does it all for you.

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CARPENTRY Thinking about a new pergola, arbor, deck or rail system? Maybe you want to make a small addition or renovation to an existing structure? Perhaps a new outdoor shower or cabana stall? The fall is a perfect time to put plans for new building structures into place, because you have months of time off-season to build your structures, beds, pave walkways and accent your space with decorative stones before the time comes for its use in the spring.

OUTDOOR KITCHENS AND FIRE ELEMENTS Outdoor kitchen possibilities are limitless, since homeowners can choose to go as basic or as elaborate as they prefer. From the standard barbecue setup to a range of amazing appliances and tons of prep space, clients can choose from a wide array of prefab outdoor weatherproof cabinetry or commission Ash’s team to design and build an original custom kitchen from scratch. Either way, homeowners want to be sure to start this project months before next season rolls around, to ensure the kitchen of their dreams is complete in time for that Memorial Day BBQ. POOLS, SPAS AND WATER FEATURES Putting in a pool can take anywhere from weeks to

months, but a big concern on LBI is the water table. This is why commissioning an experienced, local contractor familiar with the island’s soil to take on this task is important. The experts at David Ash, Jr. Landscaping Contractors will assess your property and make suggestions, noting the advantages and disadvantages of the different types of pool options for your particular needs and surroundings, whether it be gunite, fiberglass, custom or prefabricated by a manufacturer. Building and/ or installing a swimming pool in the cooler months not only allows homeowners to take advantage of off-season pricing, but guarantees that they will have their pool and surrounding landscaping done by the first warm day—ensuring the family a full season of fun in the water.

LANDSCAPE LIGHTING An essential for nighttime illumination and setting the ambience of your space, lighting is not only limited to the home itself. Ash’s design team specially installs functional accent lighting on patios, stairs, walkways and path areas, walls, planters, bed edges, up lights, down lights—you name it. And with the superior manufacturers and products he uses, homeowners even have the luxury of selecting zoning, dimming, and color adjustment capabilities to provide virtually limitless design possibilities and on-the-fly control from their iOS and Android devices.

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IRRIGATION SYSTEMS AND DRAINAGE An essential for regular property maintenance, configuring a way to properly water all of the foliage on property and control the flow of water (especially during rainy season!) around the foundation of the home is also a key component to functional landscape design.

Building and installing irrigation and drainage systems in the off-season are the best way to ensure the project is completed without loss of any valuable summer inhabitance of the space.

LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE SERVICES In addition to fall cleanup of leaves, pine needles, as well as pruning and deadheading hardy plants and trees, the ongoing maintenance services of Ash’s landscape firm also include raking, blowing, fertilizing, mulching and winterizing pre-existing swimming pools and outdoor irrigation systems, power washing the exterior of homes and patios, decks, and other outdoor structures, and general property management. Transplanting perennial trees and shrubs during autumn is also beneficial as this allows the plants to better establish their roots and truly flourish once the springtime arrives.

His team visits clients’ homes on a weekly basis, watering any foliage that may need it, continuing regular blowing/raking clean-ups, in addition to any general contracting maintenance and handyman services homeowners may require.

Taking care of one’s property goes beyond mowing the lawn and planting flowers, which is why employing a landscape design professional with all-inclusive services is the best option for homeowners in terms of saving time, money and the hassle of any outdoor living undertaking. The input of a professional design team will use foliage, lighting, fire and water as well as structural features to emphasize attractive elements of a space, and appropriately organize it to create a truly stunning landscape. Planning and building out these landscape designs prior to the onset of winter will not only ensure a polished, healthier scene of perfection but will also guarantee that your space is ready for use by the time warm weather arrives early next year.

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The Evolution of a Beach House WRITTEN BY LISA SIMEK PHOTOS BY JOHN MARTINELLI PHOTOGRAPHY

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Just as coastal living has evolved over the years, so have the homes beach-goers choose to spend their days in. From a small summer shack on block foundation, to a 3-bedroom raised ranch on tall pilings, the progression of lifestyle—and family size–has shifted demand from the quaint little bungalow to true year-round designed second homes at the beach.

The summer shack was originally meant to serve as merely a home base at the shore, as really, all of the activities took take place outdoors including fishing, boating, surfing, mini golfing, kit flying and bike riding. Not much time was spent within the interiors of these homes. In fact, the furnishings and appliances were typically second-hand materials, and these homes were very modest in size. Rarely did they come close to the allowable height or setback restrictions.

Generally speaking, the old shack was inferior to its owners’ primary residence. It had little, if any, storage and floor plans featured a series of small impossible-to-furnish rooms, undersized kitchens and

awkwardly designed bathrooms. Low-maintenance materials may still have been a priority, but the material of choice was the asbestos siding shingle. Interior finishes often included pine wall board, hollow core doors and asbestos floor tile. “Outdoor living” was standing around an old charcoal grill with a flyswatter. Undoubtedly the memories formed from these homes are still as priceless as those of their future counterparts, but if one fast-forwards to 2018, the beach house has indisputably undergone a complete metamorphosis.

First and foremost, the new beach house maximizes its setting to take advantage of every allowable foot in height and in area. Homes are as tall as they can be with roof decks that grab views from bay to ocean.

Since coverage is maximized, when these homes are designed they can appear boxy unless care and attention is given to their aesthetics. With so much emphasis being put on the “look” of the new beach house, a tenuous balance between utilizing every cubic inch of volume and compromising space much be reached in order to be successful. bay-magazine.com 49

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Another shift in the beach house paradigm is the fact that the second homes are nowadays often more expensive than their owners’ primary residences. As the local real estate market reaches dizzying new heights, these homes are seen as big investments with returns being dependent upon how their potential is realized.

Understandably, the tendency for these newer homes is to subsequently be designed for year-round use, or at least for a minimum three-season living.

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A desire for low-maintenance construction still pervades but the exterior materials of choice are vinyl or cellular PVC shingle siding. Interiors, which used to be forgotten spaces, are now designed with an emphasis on personal expression. Styles are often driven by HGTV shows and internet sites like Pinterest and Houzz. These sources offer an immediate cross-pollination of ideas, trends and desired appointments. Progressively, this access results in standards that continue to rise.

Open-flow floor plans, soaring ceilings and natural light have become the mantra of successful coastal homes. Natural materials are chosen to evoke a sense of casual living.

These homes feature wide plank floors and wall surfaces that emphasize texture such as shiplap, v-groove and paneled wainscot. Custom cabinetry and the vast array of ceramic tile selection offer the owner unlimited avenues of self-expression.

Outdoor living standards now include screened porches, pools, fire features, pergolas and of course an outdoor bar.

Outdoor kitchen appliances and weatherproof television screens are redefining the purpose of a backyard. The concept of creating a living space al fresco has become just as important, if not more, as creating that perfect ambience indoors.

The beach house continues to evolve and improve with every generation. Over time, families continue to spend time together and forge memories that will last a lifetime, even after their childhood beach house is torn down and replaced yet again. But deep down we all know— it’s the memories and people that make a home, not the structure itself or the materials inside.

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PLANNING PROCESS WRITTEN BY CATHY LANDRUM

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You have finally made the decision to move forward with the renovation of your beach house!

Whether you choose to remodel your kitchen, upgrade your bathroom, rebuild a deck or add additional living space to accommodate your growing family and numerous visitors, you need a plan. Being prepared will help to alleviate stress and eliminate feeling overwhelmed.

Here are Six Steps to Guide you through the Planning Process: HIRE PROFESSIONALS Hire a licensed and insured professional. When you select a general contractor, designer or architect, ask them for references. Check their qualifications for credibility via the Better Business Bureau or the local Chamber of Commerce. Visit websites like Houzz and Guild Quality for firsthand customer experiences, reviews and pictures of their latest projects.

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DISCUSS YOUR BUDGET Don’t hesitate to discuss your budget with your builder. At Under Construction Builders, we use the design/ build process to assure that the architect and builder are unified regarding the scope of the project and the budget. The renovation will be designed from the very beginning with your target budget in mind. Equally important, the builder and architect collaborate to assure that your vision is feasible from a design perspective and confirm that your budget is sufficient to support the selections. The total cost of a project can vary widely based on the selections that you make as well as the size and the complexity of the job. For a kitchen remodel, for example, the cost of the cabinets can vary greatly between stock, semi-custom and custom cabinets. Prepare yourself‌ what you see on HGTV is not usually realistic. They often portray high expectations on a low budget.

GATHER INSPIRATION Gather ideas so you are ready for the selection process. Whether you clip pictures out of magazines, save pins to a board on Pinterest or create an idea book on Houzz, your contractor or designer can guide you to select the best products for your beach house that will look great and hold up well in a coastal environment. At Under Construction Builders, we accompany our customers when they choose cabinets, flooring and plumbing fixtures.

We help you stay within your budget as well as recommend the optimal products for harsher conditions such as sand, salt and water.

ESTABLISH A TIME FRAME Establish the best time frame for the project. Keeping the vacation season in mind, should you plan the renovation before Memorial Day or after Labor Day instead of in the middle of the summer? If you have renters sched-

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uled, be sure to allow extra time for the project to be completed to meet your rental obligations or consider starting the job in September. Depending on the scope of the work, adjust the time frame to allow for a sufficient start and end time, so that it doesn’t infringe on your vacation.

CONSIDER THE LOGISTICS The logistics of the job are also an important factor. Do you need to set up a temporary kitchen because yours will be under construction for a few weeks? Do you have an alternate entrance to your home if your deck and stairs are being replaced? Do you have a secondary bathroom or outdoor shower to use while your bathroom is being remodeled? You may be without certain areas of your living space while the renovation is in progress. Your contractor will discuss the best options to allow you to keep your household running as smoothly as possible.

COMMUNICATION & TRUST Communication with your team is vital. Typically, a pre-construction meeting is scheduled to review the project with the homeowner and introduce you to your project manager prior to the start of the work. Throughout the construction, your PM will be available for daily communication. Having one point of contact is particularly helpful when running a project long distance.

Your PM can text you daily with a progress report and pictures of your home. Trust your team.

You selected them for their knowledge and skill, so let the experts do their thing!

It’s important to do your homework before beginning your beach house renovation. Planning ahead increases your knowledge and makes the process more enjoyable.

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Customization WRITTEN BY LISA SIMEK

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IS IN THE DETAILS

In the world of interior design, the differentiator of any marvelous project is, of course, in the details. Sometimes the tiniest accessories in a space are the very ones that bring out the soul of an entire room. Conversely, it’s the fine points that could also completely wreck its ambience.

This is why working with a professional designer is important when making selections to optimize not only the look, but the function of a space, regarding every seemingly afterthought-like decision. Having the guidance of a professional can make all the difference, from creating a cluttered and chaotic space into one that is balanced and tranquil, and feels like home. “As professionals, our experience working with building codes, reading blueprints and working with the trades assures clientele that all selections and dimensions will work in the space. This helps to create a functional and cohesive space, and one that saves money and helps prevent costly mistakes,� shares Ginny Padula, owner and designer at Town & Country Kitchen and Bath. While some shopping-happy homeowners tend to overbuy and overfurnish rooms, good designers keep the client on budget and on task. Not only do they have an eye for detail, but they work with so many materials, suppliers and brands on a daily basis, that they are up to date on pricing options for every aspect of a project.

They can find similar materials at different price points, stay true to the design, or explore more economical possibilities.

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In many ways, working with an interior designer opens a window for specific aspects of detailing that the general consumer would normally not have access to. For example, working with a professional guarantees the ability to create and incorporate custom colors. Designers have access to products not available to the general public and have relationships with vendors that allow them to source and purchase items from the newest trends. As designers they can coordinate a collection of custom colored accessories, finishes and furniture from different brands, and different product, while still maintaining a truly seamless, customized look.

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Most people can agree that lighting is one of the most essential elements of design.

Since interior designers are constantly attending trade shows and researching vendors for materials to source, entire conventions are dedicated to something as simple as a fixture. A big share of these include hardware finishes, plumbing, and lighting fixtures. By having this knowledge and access to the new vendors out there, designers can detail a space that is truly custom and unique for each homeowner’s personal taste. By knowing the latest trends in both style and technology, they create spaces unique to each client, keeping in mind the usability and scale of the space, while executing exactly the mood that clients have envisioned.

As trained designers, Ginny and her team are also able to create layouts for tile and cabinetry to scale for any project. As simple or as intricate of a tile and wood design as the client prefers, this assures that all material is ordered correctly and there are no surprises. Having access to up-to-the-minute resources helps them present clients with detailed drawings and samples of all materials and finishes on the market, to ensure all of the available features and options are carefully considered before making important decisions.

Working with the design team at Town &Country Kitchen and Bath is a one stop experience. The team understands that clients are busy, so they source items, take care of scheduling and follow up with all installation. Their comprehension of colors, spatial awareness, harmony, function and ultimately, creating the perfectly customized interior experience is only to be exceeded by their savvy capacity to maintain budget, and execute flawlessly, in a timely and organized manner. The next time homeowners need a little direction for even the smallest elements of a design project that may seem inconsequential, know that it’s the details that can sometimes be the most critical decisions after all, defining the success (or failure) of an interior design project. Sometimes it’s best to work with designers to ensure you consider them all. bay-magazine.com 63

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Thom Sweeney is founder and owner of Thom Sweeney Interiors, an award-winning full-service interior design studio specializing in contract design and residential business. With a well-trained and careful eye for quality, craftsmanship, and statement-making furnishings & textiles, Thom is recognized for his bold and elegant, yet timeless and classic styled designs.

Q. My friends tell me that I have an eye for selecting just the right furniture and accessories, and I do think that I have a decent color sense, but I lose all confidence when it comes to trying to combine patterns.

For example: I have an off-white sofa, and I desperately need to add color to the room; I can picture in my head what pillows of several disparate patterns could do for it, but I haven’t a clue as to how to go about it.

Can you help me? -Donna, Wall Township A. Well Donna, there are a couple of very important factors that are involved with artfully getting various patterns to work with each other. They are Color and Scale. Now since you are comfortable with your color sense, let’s start with your strength: COLOR. Suppose you have chosen a fabric with a pattern that you love.

Let’s say the predominate colors in it are light Sky Blue (the background), a medium Aqua, two shades of Tan, and touches of Navy, off white and Parrot Green (in much smaller proportions), and it’s a fairly large pattern with a repeat of 24” or so. The next thing you will want to experiment with is SCALE. There should be large differences in the size of the patterns you want to combine.

So first look for a small, all over pattern like a contemporized leopard print in the Aqua, Light Blue and perhaps the Navy palette. Now throw in a Tan textured pillow with an Aqua or Navy brush fringe and round it out with a stripe or plaid fabric that brings in all, or most, of the colors. Step away from the sofa Donna, so that we can now see the well-deserved look of confidence on your face!

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should bring and what we should replace? The latest styles are so different from the furniture we have loved for 30 years. Can they be combined without looking like a mishmash? How does one go about this daunting process? -Vicki, Marlboro A. We do it all the time. It’s not so daunting. The first thing you should do is look at every piece of furniture in your home with an objective and critical eye, and determine what you love, and what you can live without in your new home. Then get out your tape measure.

Measure each piece of furniture and record the size, so that when you are given the actual measurements of each room, you can plot the furniture on the floor plan to be sure they fit. It’s best to use graph paper: Consider every square (which is ¼”) to be equivalent to 1’. That is quarter-inch scale, and most floor plans are done to that scale. So, if your sofa is 36” deep by 84” wide, that would mean that your sofa, on paper, would equal the size of 3 boxes deep x 7 boxes wide. Now you can cut that out and put it right on the ¼” scale floor plan and KNOW if your sofa will fit the area or not. That way, there will be no surprises. (“OOPS. They delivered the new sectional and only 3 of the 4 pieces fit in the room,” for example!)

The second thing to consider is having special favorite pieces recovered in a snappy new fabric. But don’t forget…reupholstery isn’t cheap. Great Aunt Sarah’s Bergere chair may be worth doing because of it’s value or sentiment, but you might be able to find a brand new one in the same classic Bergere design, with the exact fabric you were picturing, at a much lower price.

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be sure to go with your gut. At this point in your life, don’t let yourself be talked into ANYTHING by any designer or well-intentioned friends. Remember it’s your home. You have to live there – they DON’T! Q. I want a more carefree life. I don’t want to keep cleaning up after my friends or even my grandchildren. What new products are on the market that can make my life easier?

-Christine, North Beach A. A lot of different manufacturers must have had you in mind when they started offering products to make your life easier, Christine!

looking and feeling fabric, Sunbrella has now been developed to a point where they, too, have soft Chenilles and wovens that look nothing like the former Sunbrella (which was originally only used outside for poolside cushions, for example). It is still water-repellant and fade-resistant and extremely practical. I even have a wing chair in my Living Room upholstered in a fancy looking Damask Sunbrella fabric. It couldn’t be more practical because it’s right by a sunny window, which absolutely KILLED the former fabric. Not any more!

And did you know that most fabric companies with treat the yardage that you buy with a Teflon or similar coating, which doesn’t change the look or feel of the fabric, but makes is virtually stain proof, for a couple dollars additional per yard? You can also have them do a vinyl coating on the fabric, which enables you to use a stunning colorful print on those kitchen chair seats, instead of plain old vinyl that you were forced to use in days gone by.

And of course, most carpet companies now treat their fibers with Stain resistant coatings, and some are even anti-microbial and can be cleaned with bleach without harming the carpet itself (that’s called solution-dyed).

As you know, one of the biggest problems that homeowners face is the soiling of upholstery fabrics. Most of the upholstery companies that we deal with have put a product called Crypton into their fabric selections. Crypton was developed several years ago for the Healthcare industry, particularly Nursing Homes, to solve the persistent problem of incontinence! You see, Crypton does not allow liquid to permeate the fabric fibers, and instead “pools” on top of the fabric until it is wiped clean. Good bye red wine stains!

Originally, it had a very hard surfaces, and was very “institutional” in look and feel. Now, however, they have developed it to a point that it is offered in even a soft Chenille fabric option. It costs a little more than your average fabrics, but it is SO worth it for pieces that get a lot of hard wear.

Another fabric that you are probably familiar with is Sunbrella. And while it was formerly a canvas

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And finally, we’re fortunate that we’re living at a time when there is a widespread popularity and use of reclaimed woods for casegoods. Now your grandchildren can put their feet up on your tables without you having to worry about scratching. The highly polished tables have been replaced by those with stone or zinc tops (Hooray, right Christine?).

Paint companies have developed (really) scrubbable paints with flat finishes to make your life easier, so be sure to ask for those. Gone are the days when you had to use semi-gloss on the walls in order to clean off little fingerprints!

So Christine, put away that scrub brush and bucket, and take the cleaning time that you don’t need as much of anymore, and use it to put together a plan to redo one or more of the rooms in your home. I guarantee it will give you a lot more satisfaction and enjoyment than any amount of cleaning will. Your friends and family will never notice that you didn’t scrub every surface this week…but they will notice the new paint color you painted the Family Room, and how easily the red wine came out of the sofa!

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Seasons WRITTEN BY PEG REYNOLDS

The Change of Seasons always brings mixed emotions. We look so forward to the summer, and what Seems like a flash it is over. Fall makes us want to gather with friends and family and enjoy the Beautiful weather. It is a time to create a beautiful harvest welcome to your home. There are still many beautiful things to plant, and what makes it nice is that you have most of the leg work done. By removing the spent summer flowers and leaving some of the hardier plants you are all set to start again.

Leaving the soil from your summer container, just add a few favorites such as Cabbage, mums, winter pansies, asters, snapdragons or celosia you will have a beautiful autumn arrangement. Remember to add a few gourds to your pot for added texture. And nothing says fall like A bale of hay, pumpkins and some cornstalks. Wrap some bittersweet and a burlap bow through them for a warm autumnal display. The summer grasses are showing off their plumes with their color spectrum ranging from red to gold, bringing nature alive.

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Along with the new plantings, it is also important to get your garden ready for bed. Cleaning up is a great way to get some exercise. Did you know that raking leaves burns about 350 calories per hour. Fall is a great time to add compost to your garden to ready it for spring. Adding a new layer of mulch is a good winter protector. It’s also a good time to dig up and divide perennials, move things that got too big and take a good look at your garden. A few photos will help you remember just how big things got over the summer and where you want to make changes. Cut back perennials and shrubs that have overgrown. Check with your local garden center for the best time to prune your flowering shrubs.

Improper pruning could result in failure to bloom in the spring. Fertilize evergreens and remove any debris that could harbor disease over the winter.

Leave seed heads such as sunflowers, sedum and coneflower for your feathered friends when food becomes scarce.

Planting bulbs such as tulips, hyacinth, daffodils and crocus will give you great joy in the spring. Don’t forget to plant some fall vegetables. Broccoli, cabbage, lettuce, spinach and kale thrive in The cool temperatures.

Fall is a season of abundance and a time to enjoy the last days of your summer garden. As the sun starts Setting earlier in the day, we savor our last moments in the garden knowing winter is right around the corner.

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Women: Take Stress to Heart WRITTEN BY ANN GREEN

Some signs of stress you can’t help but notice: sweaty palms, nausea and tense muscles.

Other signs you can’t feel, but they can have serious concerns for your health.

A new study published in the journal Arteriosclerosis, Thrombosis, and Vascular Biology, showed that women’s hearts may be especially vulnerable to the effects of stress.

During a stressful experience, women showed a greater restriction in their blood vessels compared with men. When blood vessels constrict, it decreases the blood flow and oxygen to your heart. This can lead to a condition called cardiac ischemia, which can set a woman up with chest pain and heart attack. Anxiety can also disguise the symptoms of heart disease in women. Some symptoms are: chest discomfort or pain and feeling like your heart is pounding or fluttering (palpitations).

Give Yourself a Stress Test Managing stress is important for your overall health. Signs that stress may be taking a toll on your well-being include: Aches, pains, tense muscles or clenched jaw

Upset stomach, including diarrhea, constipation and nausea Chest pains, rapid heartbeat

Headaches

Loss of appetite or overeating “comfort foods”

Feeling anxious, angry or depressed

Low energy

Difficulty falling or staying asleep “Women with stress or anxiety should be treated seriously because they may have ischemia,” says Kimberly A. Hogan, M.D., local resident and family medicine physician, Hackensack Meridian Health Southern Ocean Medical Center. “Basic diagnostic testing can confirm if the symptoms are due to anxiety or coronary artery disease and will help you and doctor address the symptoms proactively,” Dr. Hogan added.

Put Stress to Rest Take a moment for yourself and make wellness your priority. Schedule an appointment with your doctor and make time for regular screenings.

Say no. It’s okay to say no if something doesn’t fit with your priorities including stealing time for yourself.

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Stay away from stress triggers. While it isn’t possible to stay away from all stressors, sometimes you can consciously make an effort to avoid certain places or being around people who make you feel stressed.

Exercise. Find an activity you enjoy doing like walking, biking or taking an exercise class. Making it a part of your daily life will help you feel better in body and mind.

The little moments, taking time to put you and your health first, can help ensure you’re able to live life to the fullest, and experience more of the big moments.

As part of a longstanding commitment to women’s health and wellness, Hackensack Meridian Health Southern Ocean Medical Center will be hosting its 27th annual Women’s Health Night on Wednesday, October 24, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Treat yourself to a special evening devoted to maintaining your optimal health with free screenings and informative lectures by Southern Ocean Medical Center’s expert physicians. For more information about Women’s Health Night or to make an appointment with a doctor, call 1-800-560-9990 or visit SouthernOceanMedicalCenter.com.

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WRITTEN BY KATIE RIBSAM

What to do when the Summer Sun Sets on LBI

Summers in LBI make it easy. Easy to stay in the present moment, easy to stay active, and easy to connect to our loved ones, the planet and ourselves. Each summer morning you’ll wake up to find hundreds of people across the island out on a jog, hitting up a beach yoga class or catching some waves. Our afternoons are filled with sandy toes and salty skin thanks to our glorious beaches and superb summer weather. Our evenings are filled with dining out with family and friends and challenging the kids to mini-golf. Saying goodbye to summer is always hard but once we do, we often find ourselves back to the daily grind of work, our kids’ extra curricular activities and everything else that comes with the pace of this modern life.

At some point we need to slow down, but when we do, today’s culture sucks us into meaningless distractions instead of the culturally, and environmentally rich ways of our ancestors past. Today’s down time is filled with 96 BAY MAGAZINE FALL 2018

Netflix and Instagram instead of connecting directly to the people and planet that are all around us. And with the weather getting colder and the outdoor opportunities seemingly shrinking, we find ourselves even less connected to all of the amazing things that this life has to offer.

So here lies the opportunity to do it differently. The opportunity to commit to disconnect from our modern lives, social media, and our to-do lists to reconnect to all the non-material things that enhance our world. To allow ourselves the time to slow down, listen, breathe deeply and see all of the beauty that is right in front of us! The time to choose how we will fill our worlds, limiting the distractions of the iPhone and the latest gossip on the social media tabloids, and filling that space with activities that will expand our worlds!

Here are a few simple ideas to help make that happen:

LOCALLY:

September and October are often referred to in LBI as “Local Summer”. The masses have all moved on, and those of us that reside here get to take advantage of our “indian summer” days where we get to enjoy the warmth of the ocean along with the quiet solitude of our beaches.

Just over the bridge there are so many opportunities to get off the beach and explore the forests. Wells Mills County Park, Wharton State Forest and Bass River State Park all offer great hiking trails and opportunities to connect with the forest, your family and yourself.

With winter just around the corner, next up are our winter sports including skiing, snowboarding, winter hiking and cold weather surfing. However, if you are one of those people that find yourself longing for the warm weather, sun and sand, an escape abroad may be the answer!

INTERNATIONALLY:

For some, this escape can happen on a dime, the cost of a plane ticket, a room in a hostel and a surfboard.

For decades, islanders have worked tirelessly all

summer just to afford to “wander hard” all winter long. You will definitely find our locals searching for the best waves, and calm vibes of various hot spots in Puerto Rico, Costa Rica, Indonesia and many other tropical destinations. But for others the thought of an adventure without a plan, structure, or modern amenities may be a little too much, and if that’s the case, joining a structured retreat may be the perfect path to find your way to a meaningful get-away complete with a safety net of a professional staff to ensure your time away is perfectly executed!

LBI GOES ABROAD:

This year, we’ll be spending our off-season seeing the world with a full host of opportunities to wander to the best of bucket-list destinations - each one with a yogic twist!

KENYA:

For example, this November we’ll be packing our yoga mats right next to our binoculars as we prepare to hit the safaris of Kenya! We will visit the famed Africa Yoga Project, visit orphaned elephants that we will “adopt” for the year, and travel to 5 different Safaris where we will follow the path to spot the “Big 5” - lion, leopard, buffalo, elephant and rhino!

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COSTA RICA:

Just in time for the winter season to hit hard, this February we’ll be hopping a flight to Costa Rica. Getting through winter with a tan is always incredible and February in Costa is guaranteed sun and temperatures in the comfortable 80’s.

This trip is another one for adventure as we take ATV’s to the famed Montezuma Waterfalls, take a boat trip to some of the most incredible snorkeling spots in the Country, ride horseback at sunset on the pristine beaches and get our beach days in with awesome surf out front and howler monkeys in trees above!

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MOROCCO:

Come April, we are headed back across the Atlantic to the culturally rich Morocco were we will take a journey through the senses. From the colors and scents of the spices and perfumes—to the sounds of the mosques and local music—to the gorgeous landscapes—to the tastes of the tagines and mint tea—to the relaxation of local steam rooms and massage. Morocco is a country that will leave you spellbound in every way!

GREECE:

In May we venture to Greece to explore ancient history and unwind on the beaches of the Aegean Sea. We will spend two days in Athens trekking through the enchanting ancient streets of the Athenian Acropolis which boasts historical sites such as the Parthenon, the Temple of Athena and the great Theatre of Dionysus. After, we retreat to a luxury hotel with a rooftop restaurant and stunning view of the Acropolis. In addition, Athens is a bustling modern metropolis with incredible cafes offering the best of greek coffee, arts ranging from historical classics to modern interpretations, and of course active nightlife. From Athens we journey to the pristine island of Amorgos. As one of the lesser known Cyclades islands, Amorgos offers the similar breathtaking viewscapes of sister islands Mykonos and Santorini, without the audacious crowd. The views from any one of the yoga shalas are inspiring, of pure sensory wonderment and bliss. On this laidback abode, we will hike, seek out ancient monasteries, visit with the native essential oils chemist, indulge in the local nourishing food, and of course spend time beach side.

Life if Short and the World is Wide There is a saying, that “life is short and the world is wide”, so why not spend your off season, expanding your world and perspective by taking a cue from the countless LBI locals that have discovered the perfect formula for an enchanted life? Work hard and wander harder! So whether you decide to hop a flight to wander to a new and exotic land or simply wander hard in your own backyard, it doesn’t really matter, as long an you just wander.

Katie Ribsam is a soul-searching, sun loving yogi, residing in beautiful Long Beach Island. You can find Katie teaching yoga at one of her two LBI yoga studios, Yoga Bohemia- one in North Beach Haven and the other in Surf City. When not in LBI, you’ll find Katie wandering hard and all across the globe on one of her organized retreats. For more information about Katie, go to yogabohemianj.com or call 609-389-9306. bay-magazine.com 99

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BENEFITS OF CONSUMING BONE BROTH: • Richest source of natural collagen/gelatin • Boosts immune system • Gut healing properties /prebiotic • Anti-inflammatory • Countless Minerals, Vitamins, Electrolytes • Aids in healthy skin, hair, nails & Amino Acids • Natural Detoxification for the body • Improve joint health, arthritis symptoms • Calms food intolerances/ allergies • Reduces symptoms of IBS, Crohn’s, Reflux • Heals leaky gut/intestinal per meability • Aids in faster muscle recovery for athletes • Promotes healthy sleep, boosts energy • Decreased cellulite and wrinkles during the day & supports healthy mood

Staying young and beautiful forever might sound like the plot of a sci-fi movie, but what if there was a way wind back time naturally? If you have a medicine cabinet stocked with skin masks, creams, anti-aging potions and products, take a closer look at the ingredient label. You may find the ingredient “collagen” more than a few times. You should know that collagen is actually the most abundant protein already found in your body.

Its main job as a part of the human anatomy is to hold everything together like glue, and it is found in not only the skin, but also in muscles, bones, blood vessels, tendons and even the digestive system.

The bad news is that as we humans age, the body produces less of it, which is exactly why we begin to notice the telltale signs of aging such as fine lines, wrinkles, sagging skin and joint pain. The good news is that there are studies proving the regular supplementation of collagen actually reverses the signs of aging and degeneration by naturally increasing collagen levels in the body. In a study done at the University of Kiel in Germany among women aged 35–55 who supplemented with collagen daily for eight weeks in a double-blind, placebo-controlled trial, by the end of the study, astounding results were recorded: simply eating more collagen significantly increased their skin elasticity levels, skin moisture, transepidermal water loss (dryness) and skin roughness, all with no side effects. (Proksch E, Segger D, Degwert J, Schunck M, Zague V, Oesser S., 2014) bay-magazine.com 103

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So where does one find this magical fountain of youth elixir? Turns out that grandma’s chicken soup is not only good for the soul, but good your skin as well. The hype over bone broth may be a hipster trend, but its acclaim is well-deserved. Bone broth is actually the richest source of natural collagen.

Just as humans contain collagen in their skin, bones and connective tissues—so do animals.

So slow cooking or purchasing a quality broth made from pasture-raised, organic beef or chicken (even fish!) draws all of the minerals, electrolytes, amino acids and proteins like collagen to help replenish the body and restore those nutrients with every sip. The catch is, you have to use the bones, joints and cartilage for max collagen intensity (time to relinquish that fear of chicken feet!).

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properties). Although almost identical in nutrient content (chicken bone broth actually has more protein than beef bone broth), the flavor is not as hearty and robust as a beef bone broth and it is more palatable, therefore it is easily incorporated into meals, soups, sauces, or consumed as a beverage all on its own.

So what if you really don’t like the taste of broth? A great second option is to try a quality collagen peptide (or hydrolyzed collagen) supplement and consume the capsules or add it as a powder to a morning smoothie. Hydrolyzed collagen is made of the exact same amino acids as the collagen found in bone broth, except, in layman’s terms, it is soaked in a natural enzyme bath to make it much easier for the body to absorb and process (and this is also why hydrolyzed collagen smoothies won’t turn into gelatin the way bone broth does when it is cold). Ingesting collagen that has been hydrolyzed almost guarantees a 90% bio-availability and it being easily absorbed into the bloodstream, ready to work its magic in the body.

And is there an option for boosting the body’s natural ability to produce its own collagen … that doesn’t include meat? Why yes, indeed. There are certain nutrients found in common, delicious plant-based foods that promote collagen production which include vitamins A and C (Think: beta carotenes like carrots and sweet potatoes, and dark leafy greens, as well as red and green bell peppers), zinc & copper (as if you needed more of a reason to binge on local Forty North Oysters!), and flavonoids such as anthocyanidins (think dark red, purple or blue produce such as berries and dark cherries). Omega-3 fatty acids are also important, so loading up on fatty fish, avocadoes, nuts and seeds (especially flax) will also help create an ideal environment for collagen production.

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AtlantiCare Health Park

enhances community access to health and wellness services WRITTEN BY JENNIFER TORNETTA

Since opening its new medical facility and a new Urgent Care Center last summer in the AtlantiCare Health Park Manahawkin Campus, AtlantiCare, a member of Geisinger, has welcomed far more patients and community members than it anticipated.

The Park is AtlantiCare’s fourth health park in southern New Jersey. The consumer-focused parks are located in retail corridors convenient to the communities AtlantiCare serves.

The main building – a former supermarket – brings together a wide range of AtlantiCare’s primary and specialty medical services. The Urgent Care Center – a former restaurant – offers care for minor illnesses and injuries.

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market research, a community advisory committee, and other ways,” said Jatin Motiwal, vice president, AtlantiCare Physician Group and Regional Network.

“We designed our services so that the Manahawkin community will have great access to quality care in one location, in an environment that makes people feel good from the moment they arrive.”

Beach and nature-themed décor and paint colors reflect the Manahawkin area and add to the peaceful, healing environment for patients, visitors and staff. AtlantiCare’s Healing Arts program AtlantiCare commissioned 90 pieces of art from local and regional artists for the facility. The creations take patients, staff, and visitors Up and Away, for a Dance on the Ocean Floor, and to A Place Called Heaven. They invite them to experience Spring Sailing and The End of Summer, and take them down the Route 72 Causeway to remember an iconic shack.

AtlantiCare offers check in for all AtlantiCare services at a single point of entry – the Welcome area. This includes fingerprint/biometric kiosk scans for checking in and confirming appoints.

Open social spaces provide a “living room” atmosphere with comfortable seating; end and high tables with charging stations; WiFi access; and electronic interactive play devices for children. An on-site café offers light fare and a coffee and espresso bar.

Medical services in the nearly 60,000-square-foot main facility include primary care and pediatric care; cardiology and cardiac diagnostics; general and bariatric surgery; endocrinology; gastroenterology, nephrology; obstetrics and gynecology; neurology and other services. AtlantiCare’s on-site laboratory and community pharmacy offer added convenience for patients who need lab work or prescriptions. AMI AtlantiCare Partners in Imaging opened over the summer – offering a full range of diagnostic imaging services. Rothman Institute Orthopaedics opened last October.

“Many of our patients had been using multiple services at AtlantiCare,” said Melissa Achey, site director. “Now they get their care and services more conveniently in one location.”

“Patients and visitors particularly enjoy sitting in our outdoor garden area, said Cynthia Meli, regional administrator, AtlantiCare. “They often remark about how personalized our services are.”

AtlantiCare offers meeting space to charitable organizations in its 2,200 square-foot community room. It also holds free community health and wellness events and lectures, including a quarterly senior university class.

“We have long provided care for those who live in, work in and visit Manahawkin,” said Meli. “They’ve come by ambulance for care of traumatic injuries, heart attack, and stroke to AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center’s (ARMC) Trauma Center and Heart and Neurosciences institutes.

They’ve welcomed new family members at ARMC’s Center for Childbirth and elected to have weight loss, joint replacement, and other surgeries at ARMC. They travelled the Parkway or Route 9 to see primary and specialty care providers. We care for them at our surgery centers, including in Little Egg Harbor. We are pleased to offer so many services at our Manahawkin Health Park. We are humbled by the community’s response.”

To learn more about services at the AtlantiCare Health Park, Manahawkin Campus, visit www.ManahawkinHealthPark.org or call the AtlantiCare Access Center at 1-888-569-1000. bay-magazine.com 109

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Alliance for a Living Ocean WRITTEN BY LISA SIMEK

PHOTOS BY KYLE GRONOSTAJSKI

If you think medical waste and sewage spills are contamination issues limited to waters off the coasts of high pollutant countries like China and Indonesia, then think again.

It was a fateful day in late July of 1987 when a 50-mile debris slick full of household garbage, discarded biomedical waste, hospital trash and timbers floated 100 yards off the shoreline from Manasquan to northern Long Beach Island. By the time August rolled in, New Jersey’s Environmental commissioner had officially issued an advisory closing all nearby beaches out of concern that swimmers could be struck by timbers or jabbed by the hypodermic syringes ensnared in the sludge.

In the meantime, pill bottles and rubbish had been creeping Southward, washing up on the beaches of Harvey Cedars and moving down, and the tourist season was officially over for LBI before the second month of summer had even begun. Little did anyone know the effects of this catastrophe would linger, continuing into the following year. The environmental disaster was dubbed the

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“Syringe Tide” and it was later discovered that a barge dumping off of Staten Island’s Fish Kill landfill was to blame. By Labor Day Weekend, LBI locals Ken Smith, Karen Kiss (who would be the organization’s first president) and John Woodland got together and organized a peaceful demonstration in response to this tragedy of LBI’s ocean waters. “Hands Across the Beach” was the first initiative by this alliance that rallied more than 40,000 people of all ages to join hands on a rainy Saturday afternoon along the entire length of Long Beach Island’s 18 miles of coastline to make a public statement and shed light on the issue of the degradation of its ocean waters. That is when the Alliance for a Living Ocean was born.

“The mission of the Alliance for a Living Ocean shall be to promote and maintain clean water and a healthy coastal environment through education, research and active participation.

We recognize the need to manage our entire watershed, bay and ocean holistically since all water flows from “the raindrop to the ocean.”

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Commonly referred to by its acronym, ALO, the Alliance for a Living Ocean is a 501(c)(3) non-profit grassroots, environmental organization headquartered on Long Beach Island whose goal is to stop pollution and protect the coastal environment which includes the oceans, beaches, and bays, as well as all of its inhabitants. Since its inception three decades ago, the Alliance has been instrumental in changing local ocean dumping regulations as well as the laws that govern the tracking and containment of medical waste. ALO’s legislative action, public engagement and educational efforts have successfully influenced the passing of the “New Jersey Medical Waste Tracking Law” in 1989 and “Clean Water Enforcement Act” in 1990 and led to the eventual shutdown of the Ciba-Geigy pipeline (which was an industrial pipeline based in Toms River that was emptying treated wastewater directly into the ocean). They were a driving force in the eventual closing of New York’s Fresh Kills Landfill, which was ultimately held accountable for the Syringe Tide disaster of 1987-1988.

Over the years, ALO has been recognized and awarded for its dedication, environmental commitment to the community and conservationist achievements. These honors hail from various local municipalities to the County of Ocean, to the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and United States Department of the Interior for their work with The United States Fish and Wildlife Service locally.

Although they have made great strides in this sector of environmentalism, Alliance for a Living Ocean continues to monitor ocean pollution and is currently working to address the issue of nonpoint source pollution, i.e. polluted runoff from agricultural chemical draining into the ocean and bay, sewer overflow, and wind-borne debris blowing out to sea. In the 1990s ALO joined the LBI Garden Club in their efforts to educate the community on the effects of pesticides/herbicides used on coastal yards. Anyone who has been on LBI during a heavy downpour can attest that rainfall quite literally floods most of the island in an instant, and then flushes out, rinsing the entire surface area into the bay. The very

basic storm water runoff is something they attempt to educate the public about, as every bottle of weed-killer like RoundUp (whose main herbicidal active ingredient is glyphosate—something the World Health Organization’s International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) officially classified as a probable human carcinogen, citing “convincing evidence that glyphosate can cause cancer in laboratory animals.”) eventually ends up in the sea. Common herbicides, pesticides, fertilizers and other chemicals that are used on lawns and landscape rocks without a thought unfortunately unavoidably ends up in the waters, are ingested by the living creatures of the sea, which then in turn are ultimately consumed by us all.

The Environmental Protection Agency concludes that common trash from consumer goods makes up the majority of what eventually becomes marine debris, polluting our beaches, bay and oceans. There is a growing concern about the hazards of plastic pollution in the marine environment and, according to the EPA, plastics pose both physical (i.e. entanglement, gastrointestinal bay-magazine.com 113

blockage, reef destruction) and chemical threats (i.e. bioaccumulation of the chemical ingredients of plastic or toxic chemicals absorbed by plastics) to wildlife and the marine ecosystem.

“Anyone can see firsthand the direct impacts of our plastic mis-usage and the end result by checking out any of the bayside marshes and wetland areas. Nesting birds like ospreys constantly have balloon strings, bags, and other plastics mixed into the natural material. If you fish via boat you have no doubt seen and retrieved a number of mylar balloons in your time on the water. The effects are obvious,” insists Kyle Gronostajski, Executive Director of ALO. Eric Solheim, Head of the United Nations Environment Program is quoted as saying, “Plastic is a miracle material. Thanks to plastics, countless lives have been saved in the health sector, the growth of clean energy from wind turbines and solar panels has been greatly facilitated, and safe food storage has been revolutionized....

Plastic isn’t the problem. It’s what we do with it. And that means the onus is on us to be far smarter in how we use this miracle material.” While the dust regarding the single-use plastics ban on Long Beach Island has yet to settle, Gronostajski does allude to the fact that, respectfully, LBI is actually quite behind the curve regarding this initiative. All of California approved a statewide ban on plastic bags in 2016 (major cities such as San Francisco banned them as far back as 2007), and the same goes for all of Hawaii. In April of this year, Governor Cuomo announced a bill to ban plastic bags in New York State, while elsewhere, Costa Rica has banned single use plastics within the entire country, and republics such as Rwanda is now one of the cleanest nations on earth by means of a total ban as well. With the amount of harmful plastic litter in oceans and seas growing ever greater, the European Commission is even proposing new EU-wide rules to target the 10 single-use plastic products most often found on Europe’s beaches and seas, in addition to lost and abandoned fishing gear. Even Starbucks has announced it will eliminate single-use plastic straws by 2020. But as a community we all know that change takes time, and it is important to work together to find the right solution with a minimal impact on the environment, the economy and society.

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“From carrying your own water bottle, to volunteering for a local clean-up, everybody needs to do something to stop plastic pollution from getting into the world’s oceans,” adds Gronostajski. He can be spotted monthly, weekly (if not daily), either solo or with organized beach clean-up crews scattered across the island, physically picking up litter, piece by piece, in an attempt to not only keep the Island’s beaches pristine and the waters of Barnegat Bay healthy, but also to collect important data and raise awareness. Kyle notes that the most common forms of plastic pollution he consistently finds on our local beaches are bottles, caps, food wrappers, bags and cigarette butts. Join ALO every 2nd Saturday of the month for their Beach Clean Up initiative, as volunteers are in short supply.

Regardless of the legislative outcome of plastics on the island, ALO urges for residents and consumers at the very least to recycle more and consider source reduction strategies towards living plastic-free as much as possible. The best way to reduce plastic pollution is to reduce its usage and production. Alliance for a Living Ocean sells reusable stainless-steel bottles, tumblers, and even distributes stainless steel straws to shoppers at the Surf City Farmer’s Market free of charge if they are spotted using a reusable bag or water bottle. The organization began placing filtered water stations at various locations and events on LBI, powered by PUR2o Water Filtration and Purification, in an effort to foster the reuse and refilling of water bottles on LBI.

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One of the core pillars of ALO’s mission towards reaching their goals of cleaner and healthier oceans is through education and outreach. The Executive Director and willing volunteers dedicate many hours of educational content in the form of classroom visits, field trips, applied activities and more. All events are geared specifically towards an age group the activities are organized for, and they all have the intent to engage with children from preschool-age right up through adulthood. The objective of all of their educational seminars is bringing awareness to the many issues they are involved in, in a fun and hands-on way, much like the weekly “Critter Roundup” which involves children seining the bay and observing, holding and learning about the creatures they find. The group also hosts a number of fundraisers throughout the year in the form of paddle races, surf contests such as the ALO Longboard Classic, and other celebratory events like Bay Day— to which they encourage everyone to browse through details about via their social media platforms Instagram @alo_ lbi, Facebook.com/allianceforalivingocean and Twitter @ALOLBI. Their website www.livingocean.org also has an option to sign up for their newsletter to ensure you are always up-to-date with their latest ventures.

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It’s daunting to conceive that such an accomplished organization runs on volunteers and donations alone, yet this is how ALO has been able to remain in existence for over 30 years. It is a small organization that relies primarily on volunteers to operate, and the Executive Director is tasked with running the day to day business aspect including event planning, fundraising, outreach and education, marketing, PR, and volunteer coordination at the very least.

The board provides oversight and is comprised of all volunteer positions, all varying members of the community from business members to students to your average concerned citizens. Alliance for a Living Ocean always encourages and is thankful for any volunteers interested in activities and programing. To get involved, please email livingoceanalo@gmail.com. ALO hopes to engage the next generation of political leaders, conservationists, entrepreneurs, activists, scientists, and civil servants to identify solutions and commit to actions to protect the ocean so it can continue to sustain us all into the future.

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HOW WE MET Sean and I met through mutual friends while we were out one night at the end of the summer. He was the first guy in a long time that didn’t try and take me for drinks on the first date. I knew he was a keeper!

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HOW HE PROPOSED Sean proposed to me in Las Vegas in front of the Bellagio Water Fountain Show! It was early December and he made sure my family from Texas (sister, brother in law and nephews) were there to watch because we don’t get to see them too often so that meant so much to me!

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LOCATION BONNET ISLAND | BOATHOUSE CHAPEL PHOTOS BY ANN COEN | LOVE & LIGHT PHOTOGRAPHY | LAUREN FAIR PHOTOGRAPHY

We wanted the Boat House Chapel to take on the role of an old barn. There is something simply magical about the harvest season. We highlighted the chapel with farm inspired décor including tall stacks of hay bales, oversized pumpkins and gourds, grass plumes, and grapevine.

This natural approach with a heavy concentration on candlelight allowed for the perfect ceremony backdrop.

Soft blue, blush, and white flowers were used in this whimsical, garden inspired chapel display. Timeless wedding blooms including hydrangeas, roses, delphinium and lisianthus were nestled in free flowing greenery including olive branches and bay leaf, creating a dreamy foundation for this Long Beach Island wedding.

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Soft neutral toned flowers and assorted eucalyptus greenery were meant to drape the vintage white washed beams in the chapel. Â This color pallet is just perfect for a waterside ceremony.

The rich winter foliage brought such character to the beautiful stone fireplace. We used mixed metal accessories and a variety of candles to create the perfect ambiance for a winter wedding.

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HOW WE MET I grew up on LBI and my husband grew up in Manahawkin.

One late summer day in 2003, my older brother called and told me to come over his best friend’s apartment in Beach Haven. His friend’s roommate had an English bulldog named Madison, and my brother knew that I had always loved bulldogs, so I went over to meet her. Madison’s owner was a guy named Frank, who was not home at the time I met her.

I was at The Shell a few nights later, and I was introduced to the cutest boy I had ever laid eyes on. Frank said hi, and I awkwardly blurted out, “Hi—I love your dog!” and I hurried away. I couldn’t stop thinking about our encounter, and we had our first official hang at Chowderfest a few weeks later.

That day still stands as one of the most fun and memorable of my life. We had an instant connection, and a similar sense of sarcastic humor, great taste in punk rock music, and a love for cute chubby bulldogs. And now, here we are 15 years later, and I married the love of my life!

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HOW HE PROPOSED Frank proposed on a beautiful day in late July 2016. We were living in Spray Beach at the time, and we spent our afternoon riding bikes around Beach Haven, playing mini golf, and acting like tourists for the day. We went to dinner at The Oyster House, and caught the sunset on our bike ride home.

We got back to our apartment, and a few minutes later Frank held my hands, and started telling me everything he loved about me. He then got down on one knee and proposed. We celebrated with some champagne and our best friends, who just also happened to be our next door neighbors. It was a perfect end to the most lovely day!

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Touch of Elegance’s latest acquisition, the Ballroom at Greenbriar Oceanaire, is the perfect setting for your Wedding, Party or Special Event. Nestled on a Championship 18-hole, Arthur Hills Designed Golf Course.

Ballroom accommodates up to 300 guests | Private Bridal Suite, for your use the full day of your wedding Extensive selection of linen colors and styles | Outdoor & Indoor Ceremony space available Large dance floor | Many scenic photo locations | A directory of Preferred Wedding Professionals www.touchofelegancenj.com | 609-693-8811 info@touchofelegancenj.com

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Fall is a wonderful time to be at the beach and a great time for a beautiful day or nighttime sail. We have created some delicious and simple appetizers and drinks to entertain and enjoy on your next venture out on the sea. So gather up your friends, put on a light sweatshirt, and get ready for some cooler days and nights. The LBI season certainly doesn’t end on Labor Day! RECIPES AND PHOTOS BY SUSAN RAGOGNETTI AND ROBIN CHASE WWW.ROBINANDSUE.COM

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O L D FA S H I O N E D WITH ROSEMARY & ORANGE SERVES 4 INGREDIENTS: 8 oz. Whiskey 4 tsp. Simple syrup 8 dashes Angostura bitters 4 tbsp. Orange juice Fresh Rosemary sprigs Orange peels Ice DIRECTIONS: Mix whiskey, simple syrup, and Angostura bitters in a shaker. Add the ice and shake well.

Strain the cocktail into a rocks glass over ice.

Peel 4 large slices of orange and rub the peel around the rim of the glass and drop the peel into the glass. Add rosemary sprigs for garnish.

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OLIVE AND G OAT C H E E S E C R O ST I N I SERVES 6-8 INGREDIENTS: 5 oz. goat cheese, softened 1 cup green and black olives, chopped â…“ cup walnuts, finely chopped 2 tbsp. thyme 3 tbsp. pimentos, chopped 1 baguette, thinly sliced and toasted Olive oil DIRECTIONS: In a bowl, mix goat cheese, olives, walnuts, thyme and pimentos. Set aside.

Brush sliced bread with olive oil and toast lightly. Spread 2 teaspoons of goat cheese mixture onto each crostini and serve.

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SHIP B OT TO M S I D E CA R SERVES 4 INGREDIENTS: 8 tbsp. Sugar ¾ cup Cognac ½ cup Triple Sec orange liqueur 4 tbsp. fresh lemon juice Ice Lemon wedges DIRECTIONS: Pour sugar on a small plate. Rub lemon wedge halfway around rim of a rocks or a coupe glass.

Dip the top of glass in sugar to coat outside rim of glass and set aside.

Combine Cognac, Triple Sec and lemon juice in a cocktail shaker. Add ice and shake very well.

Strain and pour into glasses and serve. Garnish with lemon wedges.

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BRUSSELS SPROUTS WITH PA N C E T TA & PINE NUTS SERVES 4-6 INGREDIENTS: 3 lbs. Brussels sprouts 6 tablespoons olive oil 6 shallots, thinly sliced 2 oz. thickly sliced Pancetta, diced 3 tbsp. pine nuts, toasted Salt & Pepper to taste DIRECTIONS: In boiling water, cook the Brussels sprouts until tender, about 5 minutes. Drain and slice the Brussels sprouts in half.

In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of the oil. Add the shallots and cook over low heat until lightly browned, 6-8 minutes. Set aside.

Pour the remaining olive oil into the skillet. Add the Brussels sprouts, sliced side down and the diced Pancetta. Cook over medium-high heat, until the Brussels sprouts are browned, about 10 minutes. Transfer to a bowl and add in the shallots and pine nuts. Season with salt and pepper.

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G R I L L E D ST E A K & B ACO N B I T E S WITH HORSERADISH S AU C E SERVES 6-8 INGREDIENTS: 12 strips bacon 26 beef tenderloin pieces HORSERADISH SAUCE: ½ cup plain Greek yogurt 1 tbsp. prepared horseradish 1 tbsp. shallots, minced Ÿ cup flat-leaf Italian parsley, chopped Salt & pepper to taste DIRECTIONS: Preheat grill to medium high heat. In a small bowl mix, Greek yogurt, horseradish, minced shallots, salt, and pepper to taste. Mix well and set aside.

In a larger bowl add the beef tenderloin pieces and season with salt and pepper. Wrap each tenderloin piece with a small strip of bacon, place a toothpick through the bacon and tenderloin to hold in place.

Lightly spray grill with cooking spray and place bacon wrapped tenderloin pieces on direct heat, grill for 3 minutes per side. Remove from grill when bacon is crispy. Place on platter, remove toothpicks and sprinkle with parsley. Serve with horseradish sauce.

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GRILLED S P I CY SHRIMP SKEWERS SERVES 4-6 INGREDIENTS: 2 lbs. Large raw shrimp, peeled and deveined 3 large garlic cloves, chopped Ÿ cup olive oil 1 tsp. Salt ž tsp. Cayenne pepper 2 tsp. Smoked paprika 1 tbsp. fresh lemon juice 1 tbsp. hot sauce Lemon slices Wooden skewers, soaked in water for 30 minutes DIRECTIONS: In a bowl add chopped garlic with salt; stir in cayenne pepper and smoked paprika along with the olive oil, lemon juice and hot sauce. In a large bowl add the shrimp with the garlic oil mixture and marinate for 20 minutes.

Preheat grill to medium heat. Add the shrimp onto the wooden skewers and grill for 2-3 minutes per side or until slightly opaque. Brush oil mixture on lemons and grill for 2 minutes per side. Top grilled shrimp skewers with grilled lemon slices.

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GINGER SPICE CO O K I E S MAKES 20 COOKIES INGREDIENTS: ¾ cup butter, softened 1 cup sugar 1 large egg ¼ cup molasses 2-¼ cups flour 2 tsp. Ground ginger 1 tsp. Baking soda ¾ tsp. Ground cinnamon ½ tsp. Ground cloves ¼ tsp. Salt Additional sugar DIRECTIONS: In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until fluffy. Beat in the egg and molasses. In a separate bowl, combine the flour, ginger, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves and salt; gradually add to the butter mixture and stir well.

Roll into 1-½-inch balls, then roll in sugar. Place 2 inch apart on a greased baking sheets. Bake for 15 minutes at 350° until lightly browned and crackled. Place cookies on wire racks to cool.

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Romantic Dinners

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There is something inherently romantic about the beach. Maybe its the relaxing walks near the ocean, the vibrant sunsets or the way the waves crash into the sand. When the long summer days begin to fade and Long Beach Island slows to a calming pace, a different kind of magic fills the air, making it one of our favorite times of year to go out for a romantic dinner. If you’re looking to spend a special night out on Long Beach Island, these are the spots you should check out!

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The Gables

The Gables is a Victorian oasis located in Beach Haven. The abundant house plants, antique chandeliers and fireplaces create an elegant atmosphere that is completely unique. While the menu is seasonal and ever-changing, the ingredients are aways fresh and often locally sourced. One of our favorite meals featured the Viking Village Scallops, which come from fishing boats a few towns over. The scallops were perfectly seared and laid upon on a bed of risotto verde with asparagus, spinach, zucchini and edamame. The Gables has a perfect ambiance for a romantic night out, a charm that harkens to days of the past and a modern menu with classic flavors.

Parker’s Garage

If you’re looking to watch the sunset while eating an incredible meal, Parker’s Garage is the place to go.

Located on the bay side in Beach Haven, Parker’s Garage has a spectacular waterfront view with openair seating. If you’re lucky enough to get a seat near a window, you’ll want to settle in and enjoy every second. Many of the dishes on the menu are intended for sharing and take a creative spin on popular seafood favorites. The lobster corn dogs and the tuna crackers are some of our favorite dishes to share while watching the sunset.

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Black Eyed Susans

Yellowfin

Yellowfin has an intimate and sexy vibe. The small space is dimly lit with candle light, making it a great place for an intimate date night. This upscale restaurant serves delicious seafood, pork & duck dishes. The paella, which is often on their special menu, is full of fresh seafood and flavor. Our favorite item off of the menu is the Tuna Pizza with seared ahi tuna on a cracker like crust with avocado, red onion wasabi sauce and capers.

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Black-Eyed Susans, located in Harvey Cedars, encompasses everything that gets us excited about a special night out. The incredibly stylish, yet comfortable dining room creates a great atmosphere for a sophisticated dinner. The menu, which changes often, features locally sourced produce in creative and elevated ways. The Foie Gras torchon appetizer made with cocoa powder, pickled fennel and strawberry apple butter really showcases their talents and is our favorite way to start the meal.

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Espresso | Lattes | Homemade Iced Cappuccino | Our famous cold brewed iced coffee | Fresh squeezed lemonade

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An Oyster

Shellebration WRITTEN BY DIANA STANCZAK

Like sandy beaches and salty sea air, access to fresh oysters is just one of the many perks of coastal living. That’s why Long Beach Township is hosting its first-ever Long Beach Oyster Shellebration on October 6, as a tribute to the mighty mollusk and the role it plays in our local communities, from career path to cuisine staple.

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“The Long Beach Oyster Shellebration is a celebration of the resurgence of the oyster industry in our local bays,” said Long Beach Township Mayor Joseph Mancini.

According to Angela Andersen, Long Beach Township Sustainability Coordinator, the idea to host an oyster celebration was rooted in the township’s desire to start a new oyster tradition for the LBI community. “It’s an opportunity for people to connect with the sustainable food they’re eating and promote stewardship of the Barnegat Bay area,” Andersen shared.

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wash it all down with a cold beer from one of the on-site beer trucks. Non-seafood fare will be available as well.

Oyster farmers will be on hand to educate attendees about their nearby farms and to showcase oyster farming practices, including a tonging demonstration—a decades-old technique for harvesting oysters. Then, roll up your sleeves and learn to shuck an oyster like a pro.

And after all those oysters are shucked? Their empty shells will be cured and used to raise more oysters, thanks to the Longbeach Township Oyster Shell Recycling Program. The township partners with Stockton University, Parsons Seafood and the Jetty Rock Foundation to collect oyster and clam shells from local restaurants with raw bars, which eventually make their way back into the oyster reef in Barnegat Bay. Proceeds from the Oyster Shellebration will benefit the recycling program (www.followtheshell.com).

So come one, come all, come hungry!

October 6, 2018

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Explore LBI WRITTEN BY LORI PEPENELLA, CDME

PHOTOS BY CHARLES GRAVENER

Long Beach Island Region DMO Southern Ocean County Chamber of Commerce Follow LBI Region for more informations on the LBI Region

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Shellfish Soirée at Long Beach Island Foundation of Arts & Sciences - September 28 Head to the north of the island for a fantastic night celebrating locally provided shellfish, along with a variety of entertainment, great drinks and company.

Tickets are on sale at www.lbif.org or by visiting them in Loveladies

Chowderfest Weekend begins with one of the largest outdoor marketplaces at the Jersey Shore. Free to all attendees to enjoy rain or shine! Meet with dozens of vendors under the big tents, while partaking of beer and ciders on tap, as well as wine by the glass. Live music, children’s entertainment and specialty food court makes for a day by the bay. www.chowderfest.com

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Merchant Mart at Taylor Avenue Ball Field Beach Haven September 29 10am to 5pm

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Surflight Theatre presents The Best of Abba -Tribute Band “ Dancing Dream” September 29 8pm

Go back to the days of disco when Swedish pop group Abba ruled the world with their memorable songs and performances. Tickets are on sale at surflight.org or and at their Beach Haven Box Office

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30th Anniversary Chowder Cook off Classic Taylor Avenue Ball Field Beach Haven September 30 11am

5 Come see why LBI is the Chowder Capital of the Jersey Shore!

Three decades of champions have been created on this field, ticket holders get unlimited red, white and creative chowder samples as they vote for their favorite restaurant. Top musical line up, plenty of activities, wide beer, hard cider and wine menu, and many other surprises. Tickets on sale at Southern Ocean County Chamber of at chowderfest.com

Columbus Day Weekend The LBI Fly International Kite Festival is free to all along multiple beaches.

October 5 – 8

October 7 brings the 46th Annual 18 mile for a fantastic straight, flat, point to point marathon across the LBI The Award Winning Surf and Sip Brew Trail businesses are open for touring, fun and activities for a full schedule of events go to www.visitLBIregion.com

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Arts andof Long Culture Beach Island WRITTEN BY MATT BURTON

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LBI and music go together. I would go so far as to say that just about everyone who comes to LBI for a visit will listen to live music at some point during their stay.

It is part of LBI experience tradition these days. There are multitudes of venues including bars, coffee houses, art galleries and public parks all hosting, usually free, live music events. The style of music is diverse to satisfy every taste, jazz, classical, reggae and of course, classic rock.

Rock music seems to resonate with the island the most, which makes sense since the Jersey Shore was the starting point for some of the biggest talent from the Garden State. Bruce Springsteen, had been known to play on LBI in the 70’s before he made it big. In the 80’s Jon Bon Jovi, Billy Joel and Joan Jett were some of the stars visiting or playing on the island. LBI made it to the big screen with a scene in the 1983 movie, “Eddie and the Cruisers”. Celebrity sightings on LBI these days are mostly Pop stars including Taylor Swift and Christina Aguilera. Growing up some of my favorite places to see live music included Rick’s American Cafe, Joe Pop’s, Nardi’s and The Tide. These days I go to Ann Coen’s Gallery, Ship Bottom Fire House Block Party or Harvey Cedars Sunset Park to see live music. My gallery has its own little art and music festival, the annual Summer Art Opener, featuring three local musicians or bands.

All great places to sip some wine while swaying to the rhythms of sweet tunes in the warm summer breeze as the sun sets.

Today’s local musical talent is deep and varied. There are times when I am listening and I say to myself, “This artist is going to be big. Enjoy them now.” I sense they are playing for the love of their craft. The honesty reverberates through their guitar licks and lyrics. Whether it’s Sahara Moon at the LBIF, Ryan Zimmerman at Ship Bottom Brewery or Ty Mares as the featured artist for Monday Concert Series at Bayview Park, I find myself not distracted by my phone or conversation, but focused on their music.

One of the hardest working musicians on LBI has to be Greg Warren of Harvey Cedars. Greg plays in three bands, Chevy Lopez, Warren Brothers Band and the Moondrips. When not playing in a band, he plays solo gigs. He plays three instruments: guitar, drums and piano. To top it off, he writes and produces his own music. His interest in music encompasses a variety of styles including jazz, which with its diverse manner of expression, appeals to Greg the most. The freedom it allows a musician to explore and move around best suits his aesthetic. Inspired by the likes of Antonio

Carlos Jobim, Bill Evans, John Coltran, George Benson and many others, it provides a creative blue print for pursuing his peaceful, groovy sound.

Greg started out like most musicians, playing piano as a kid, then guitar in his tween years and most recently, as a result of exploring new instruments during jam sessions, discovered a natural aptitude for the drums.

In the beginning he played in front of shops and restaurants for tips eventually catching the eye of Woodies owner, Pete, who was the first to hire Greg to play. It was during these early years when Greg saw the impact his music had on people, how much they enjoyed it and how this could be the start of a musical career.

For this story I followed Greg around for about a month. First, with the Moondrips at m.t.burton gallery’s, Summer Art Opener in Surf City. Then again with the Moondrips at the Old Causeway Steak and Oyster House in Manahawkin, Chevy Lopez at the Ship Bottom Fire House Block Party and finally The Warren Brothers at the Daymark in Barnegat Light.

The Moondrips have a jazzy, chill and groovy sound.

Guitar, bass and drums at m.t.burton, guitar, bass and sax at the OC. Two different vibes but in both gigs you could get a feel for the soul of Greg’s music. Chevy Lopez has more of a funky R&B sound that got me groovin’. The Warren Brothers has a feel-good eclectic jam sound. Greg easily moves back and forth with his stand out guitar sound.

After the dust had settled Greg and I hooked up for a little Q & A. Matt Burton: I met your parents at Daymark, they are very supportive - how have they shaped your musical direction?

Greg Warren: I can’t even put into words how supportive they have been. Ever since I was very little they encouraged me to explore music in any form, on any instrument. They got me my first guitar, they got me my first lessons, and tolerated me playing all the time when I wasn’t very good. They let us turn our basement into a makeshift recording studio full all sorts of equipment and ungodly noises. They would drive me to open jams in the area when I was 16 and encouraged me to get up on stage and play with people who were 3 times my age.

They also have an impeccable taste in music. I remember long car rides where I was introduced to all sorts of genres and artists that shaped my musical taste.

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My Dad is always listening to music and is always searching for new artists - which is really inspiring to me. He listens to all sorts of stuff and I found a lot of my favorite music through him. My mom has a lovely voice and has always encouraged me to grow as a musician. She would drive me to all my lessons as a kid and loves when the band comes over and crashes after a gig. They are both incredibly patient and have tolerated a lot of shenanigans throughout the years.

Without a doubt if it wasn’t for them I wouldn’t be the person or musician I am today. Hell, I probably wouldn’t even be a musician!! They are my biggest fans and supporters and come to every gig. I couldn’t have a more supportive family and I am extremely grateful for that.

MB: What is the goal for you as a musician?

GW: I would say that my main goal is to create a peaceful and groovy vibe that is always growing and NEVER the same twice. I like to be unobtrusive and different than most of the musicians that play around here. I Feel that by playing a lot of songs instrumentally it invites people in and grabs their curiosity while they try to pick out the melody and figure out what tune I’m playing.

MB: How’s the music scene on LBI? GW: It’s interesting… there’s obviously the stereotypical shore standard of bar bands playing popular cover songs to tourists who only want to hear exactly that. However, if you dig a little deeper there’s an incredible scene of some really talented artists that have emerged in the last few years. Some of my close friends are in some really incredible original bands such as The Double Negatives, The Off White, Late Night Episode, Ryan Zimmerman, The Danksters, and Funk Shway.

MB: What’s the most difficult part of being musician?

GW: To me one the most difficult parts is the self-promotion and business end of it. It seems now that it’s more important to have cool pictures and a presence on social media then it is to create good music. I really like to let my music speak for itself and not worry about how many followers I have on Instagram or making “tour” posters of a few local gigs. I know that this side of it is necessary to get your art out there, but I hate when that outshines the music.

I believe in building from the ground up and I’ve found that if the music is good then people connect with it and spread the word organically. Social media has really diluted the music scene and buries a lot of

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the truly talented musicians with people who are more focused on gaining followers with a façade of being an artist.

MB: Do feel you get support from the community?

GW: 100%. I wouldn’t be able to do what I do without the support from the community. Thanks to people like Anchor Produce and Woodies who encouraged me at a young age, and now the bars that I play at regularly like The Arlington, Plantation, and Surf City Hotel. Perhaps the most support that I’ve gotten is from a wonderful lady named Joni Bakum. She has been supporting me and other musicians for a while and is extremely dedicated to helping musicians and artists. She has facilitated tons of shows of original music at Bay View Park and elsewhere. She is definitely a driving force behind local Original music.

MB: What would you do to help musicians in the area?

GW: I would say don’t get caught up in the expectations of the stereotypical shore band music scene. Look inward and seek out what interests you and follow that passion because that’s when you will find out what really inspires you and staying inspired is really the most important part. That’s the fuel that will allow your music to grow and take you to new places. Also, take risks and never get caught going through the motions.

Always challenge yourself when playing.

MB: If there was one thing you would change or add to the area to help musicians- what would it be?

GW: I feel that we really need a venue that is made for music, and specifically focused on original music. A place with a stage and good acoustics. A place where people would go expecting to hear something new and different.

MB: With this article you have a platform- what do want to tell the people?

GW: Music is the commonality between everyone and everything. Everyone connects with some form of music and there is no right or wrong, or cool or uncool.

Its whatever makes you FEEL. Not just feel good, but just feel anything. There’s SO MUCH music that has been created and yet people still listen to the same songs over and over because that’s what’s played on the radio.

With today’s technology we have centuries of music at our fingertips so find something new and continue searching. You will not be disappointed. Be open to new music and always support young musicians.

As I was doing my “research” for this article I noticed some similarities between visual artists and performing artists. In this case I was the “viewer”. Just like viewing a painting on a wall there was space between me and performer (the art). I was another spectator in the crowd. The artist elevated, eye level on stage. I would step back and move around for another perspective or different view point. I couldn’t help but want to get closer. Unable to get close enough to touch. Licks of the guitar like the stroke of a brush. Rarely does the “viewer” get to go back stage and share in the moment with the artist. This was my opportunity to get up close. I highly recommend the next time you are out in front of our local bands, get up close as you can and feel it.

Greg is also an avid surfer and Program Director and instructor at the Barnegat Light Yacht Club sailing program.

He can be heard live every Sunday at The Arlington in Ship Bottom. Visit chevylopez.com or email warrenbrothersmusic@gmail.com for more information or to book Greg for weddings, private parties or businesses. Go to https://soundcloud.com/greg-warrdoggy to listen to Greg’s album, “Easy Does It”.

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Firefly Gallery WRITTEN BY LISA SIMEK

PHOTOS BY MICHAEL SPARK

As the sun shines bright at just the right angle over Long Beach Island, there is an extraordinary little building that both literally and figuratively sparkles so brilliantly, passersby can’t help but speculate about the origins of its enchantment. Up high on the South-facing wall they spot a giant shimmering mermaid reaching up, with a watchful eye over an ocean of twinkling glass fish and a beautiful dragonfly garden, the opposite side hosting abstracted sea creatures including dolphins and octopuses facing North, then a parade of ocean waves soldiering under a rising sun above a dozen more hypnotizingly intricate scenes Eastward—even a handsome Picasso-esque reference on the “back” West-facing wall.

The glistening of the mirrored and colorful glass tiles can be seen from miles away, and everyone from tourists to natives, young and old, families, couples—even newlyweds about to take their vows— flock to the corner of Long Beach Boulevard and North 1st Street in Surf City to pose or take a selfie in front of the enthralling public work of mosaic art known as the Firefly Gallery.

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a curated collection of owner Joanne Dozor’s whimsical world of art and Zen. Everything from mosaics, handmade ceramics, paintings—some original watercolor pieces by Dozor, others by local artists she admires—ubiquitously take up every available square inch of space along the windows and walls, together with clothing, home goods and unique jewelry are all inspired by her obvious fondness of mermaid folklore, original artwork, the beauty of nature, and the teachings of yoga. The building itself is arguably the largest piece of public mosaic community-collaborated art outside of Philadelphia, embodying a sort of intangible energy that is most definitely powered by Dozor’s talent, passion and dedication.

Classically educated as a Registered Nurse and Certified Professional Midwife, Joanne Dozor ran a thriving practice, The Art of Midwifery, in her hometown of Media, Pennsylvania for nearly three decades. There she not only delivered babies with a passion for low intervention, holistic birth methods, but she also had a training seminar program for educating and certifying new midwives as well as teaching both prenatal and children’s yoga regularly. However, although a cele-

brated and respected member of the community with a seemingly picture-perfect family life, Joanne was not immune to the darkest of rain clouds of the world. The tragic nightmare of any parent came to fruition with the sudden suicide of her beloved son after a heartbreaking battle of drug addiction and mental illness. Joanne simply could not go on any longer with life as it was.

After therapeutically partaking art classes and workshops, and consequentially discovering a newfound zest for life through her work (as well as unlocking the natural-born talent that she never knew she had), Joanne decided that she, indeed, needed a fresh start. So, in the Spring of 2006, Dozor conceptualized her magnum opus and bought the present-day Firefly Gallery building in Surf City. That same year she commissioned Isaiah Zagar, a prominent mosaic artist from Philadelphia who is the creative mastermind behind Philadelphia’s Magic Gardens and façade of The Painted Bride Art Center, to come to Long Beach Island and host a one-day public workshop in which community members would be able to create a mural of mosaics on the exterior of the Firefly Gallery building while learning the craft from a legendary mosaic artist. (Coincidentally, she had delivered Zagar’s cousin’s baby years prior and was able to make the connection easily!) The North and West sides of the building were effectively directed (and installed) by Zagar personally, whose work is influenced by both his travels and personal connections with folk artists (which can be observed in detail on the side/North-facing wall). In his nod to a Picasso painting on the South side of the building, Joanne interprets this to be a self-portrait of himself—perhaps one of the first in his acclaimed series of self-portraits that were later featured in the gallery exhibit “77” at the Paradigm Gallery + Studio years later. Other renowned local artists whose work is often displayed at the LBIF (Long Beach Island Foundation of the Arts and Sciences) such as sculptor Billy Geller and his wife Elle, were also involved in the first-ever workshop and mural efforts in partnership with Isaiah Zagar.

Subsequent summers brought many additions to the mosaic mural including the iconic 12-foot mermaid on the South wall by Sammie Dozor (under which Joanne planted a beautiful milkweed and Monarch-friendly butterfly garden to compliment), and repairs as well as additions unifying all of the contributing concepts were provided by acclaimed local visual artist, Joan Gantz.

But store-owner Joanne Dozor took it upon herself to not only source materials by means of scouring vintage markets and garage sales (searching for interesting glass, ceramic, mirrors, tiles etc. that would bring each scene to life) but to also conceive, construct, direct and implement the waves and the arches over the front enbay-magazine.com 207

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trances/East-facing side of the building, window borders, dedicated Memorial Wall to loved ones lost, and infamous sunrise at the top of the front of the building. “With the hands and hearts of many volunteers,” she is quick to recognize the faithful contributions by her daughter Emily Dozor, in addition to Noah Gress, owner of Raindance Apiary, and Professional Wildlife Conservationist and National Park Service Interpretive Ranger, Chrissy Cochran. The box around the front window was completed by the gifted Karin Deschere, the smaller arch was constructed by Iris Wolfson, a renowned Philadelphia-based Healing Arts Practitioner, and the grouting of the original waves at the top of the building was completed by another equally-talented friend of Dozor’s, Ed Navitsky.

Aside from a boutique and art gallery, Firefly Gallery is also the home of Island Teak, an established retail business carrying high quality teak furniture (crafted from the finest plantation-grown, kiln-dried Indonesian and Costa Rican teak) on Long Beach Island since 2001. On display both indoors and outdoors, along with various trinkets, beach-themed décor, witty signs and home accessories, the furniture speaks for itself in terms of attractiveness and durability (an outstanding feature of teak outdoor furniture is the ability to withstand all types of weather, even the harsh coastal elements of LBI).

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mediation are offered both in the brand-new studio as well as directly on the beach, maximizing the benefits of both yoga and the ocean’s ability to simultaneously quell students’ stress response, enhance mood and improve their health at max capacity.

Let’s not forget the mermaid motif that can be found throughout the gallery—on the exterior mosaic façade, in the decorative accessories, clever references and in Dozor’s own watercolor artwork (her iconic Blue Mermaid watercolor silhouette is wildly popular as a print as well as a lovely graphic on tank tops and t-shirts). Something tells me that the mermaid near the front entrance is in a way Dozor’s own self portrait— a mermaid hailing from the lost land of Atlantis, living in a sea of intuitive energies, surrounded by the healing crystals and gemstones of Mother Nature, beautiful gardens with mythical creatures of wonder, connecting to the sea for a recharge. And in the spirit of mermaids healing hearts, Ms. Dozor truly seems to have that innate ability to effortlessly connect others to their own sacred callings, gifts and blessings. She reminds us to find beauty and peace, despite the hardships in life.

Piece by piece, year after year, with dozens of local contributing artists cutting, cementing, tiling and grouting bits and pieces of their own stories into the building’s façade, the Firefly Gallery has metamorphosed into the most frequently photographed wall on Long Beach Island that it is today. Keep an eye on the West wall, as next up is Dozor’s sunset motif to be commissioned overlooking the sun setting on the bay.

Next time you pop in, be sure to take a selfie with the glass mermaid, and share with Joanne a little namaste.

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LBI’s New Causeway Development WRITTEN BY JOSHUA RODA

Long Beach Island locals and vacationers alike have no doubt noticed the development as they arrive on the island. In the next few years, the island will be home to a redesigned bridge system, a brand-new hotel, luxury condominiums, and a shifted traffic pattern. The entrance to Long Beach Island is changing, and here is how it will affect you.

Hotel LBI is the newest project from Cedar Bonnet Hospitality Group, a local company affiliated with Mercer Management that also owns and operates Bonnet Island Estate, Mallard Island Yacht Club, as well as The Holiday Inn and The Mainland. The company has assembled a local team to design and construct the new hotel, working with Dever Architects of Ship Bottom as well as consulting architects Craig W. Brearley of Manahawkin and James Foran of Hamilton.

Once completed, Hotel LBI will be one of the East Coast’s premier hotels and event facilities. The design concepts for the interior and exterior depict a worldclass hotel that would rival any other along the coast.

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deck, luxury pool with a retractable roof, hot tub spa, numerous bars and cocktail lounges. The Hotel is also designed to host weddings and other celebrations for visitors and locals alike.

While there has been some chatter about the size and scope of the construction project, the size of Hotel LBI will be similar to historic LBI hotels of the early 1900’s, including The Baldwin and The Engleside. In fact, much of the inspiration for Hotel LBI was drawn from these beautiful Victorian hotels. The Hotel LBI team believes that the new hotel will reinvigorate a part of our tourism industry that has been largely forgotten since those grand hotels disappeared.

The finished Hotel will give the entrance to the island a much-needed facelift. Construction began in the fall of 2017, and the framing and exterior are well underway.

If all goes according to schedule, Hotel LBI will be open for business in the Spring or Summer of 2019.

After you pass Hotel LBI and head east towards the ocean you will quickly see that the long-vacant lot at the center of the causeway is empty no more. The scruffy grass and gravel where the gas station once stood has been replaced by The Arlington Beach Club: a brandnew luxury condominium development.

The Arlington Beach Club will be comprised of 24 luxury condominiums designed by LBI resident Nicholas Garofolo and local architect Jeffery F. Wells. Like Hotel LBI, the design of the Arlington Beach Club was also inspired by turn of the century architecture.

The condominiums will each feature 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, and will be offered in two distinct styles: Windward and Leeward units. Amenities will include men’s and women’s locker rooms, a poolside tiki bar and cabana, luxury hot tub, common area with BBQ gas grills, and a private deck for each condo. The condominiums are currently listed as starting at $639,000 for first floor units.

Fun history lesson: The name “Arlington” can be found on a few locations in Ship Bottom, but where does it come from? In the early 1800’s, LBI consisted of several small towns including one known as “Beach Arlington”. These towns were later consolidated into larger townships, and Beach Arlington became a part of Ship Bottom, where The Arlington Beach Club now sits.

Construction of The Arlington Beach Club is moving quickly, and the development is expected to be completed and open for residents by November/December 2018.

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As part of the new bridge project, NJDOT will be implementing a traffic redirection program for the entrance of LBI. The project will improve the traffic flow on and off the island and reduce the frequent flooding that impacts the causeway area. From the Boulevard to the bridge, 8th and 9th Streets will be widened within the existing right-of-way to accommodate more traffic. Perhaps more significantly, the state is doing away with the one-way traffic circle, restoring two-way traffic on the Boulevard and Central Avenue.

To reduce the frequent flooding along the entrance to the Island, the State is removing the old, clogged drainage system and installing a new storm drainage system. New sidewalks will be installed along the impacted roadways to accommodate pedestrian traffic.

All of this sounds great – improved traffic flow, no more traffic circle, no more flooding. The bad news? It’s going to take a while. The project is expected to start in 2020 and take 3 years to complete.

Since the construction of the new bridges started several years ago, the entrance to our beloved Island has been, shall we say, less than beautiful. However, the new Hotel LBI and Arlington Beach Club will provide an impressive architectural entrance to the island, and the new road system will alleviate many headaches that residents and visitors face throughout the year. Check back in the next issue of Bay Magazine for an update on these and other LBI development projects.

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The Legendof the HUDSON HOUSE WRITTEN BY LISA SIMEK

PHOTOS BY MICHAEL SPARK

Tucked away from the hustle and bustle of the Boulevard, on a quaint residential street towards the Southern end of Long Beach Island, is a house of sorts that really isn’t a “home” at all. This place may seem a little rough around the edges, where beers flow on tap for $3 a pop and good old-fashioned “Bar Olympics” games like a 22-foot 1950s wooden shuffleboard table, dart board, pinball machine and pool table, as well as a vintage jukebox, are the main attractions. It’s located in North Beach Haven, and the sticklers will point out that it’s technically Long Beach Township—but the diehard locals will, to this day, look you straight in the eyes and simply deny its existence all together.

The Hudson House is a no-frills, local bar in every sense—by locals and for locals.

Endearingly referred to as the HUD, it’s the place to go to when eluding the summer crowds herding together at nightlife hotspots on the island. It’s an almost-always-open, hang-out-at type of destination to just have a beer and take it easy with friends. A diamond in the rough, offering drinks and dive bar entertainment (forget about the promotions and food offered at other, mainstream locations on the island).

And as predictable as the tide and the moon, most people telling a story about an unforgettable night on LBI begin it with their eyes opened wide, a grin on their face and the opening line of, “Remember that night at The Hud…” Remarkably, the Hudson House is among the oldest buildings in existence on Long Beach Island. In the 1880s the Englishman and real estate developer William Hewitt, who was instrumental in bringing in the island’s first railroad, attempted to build a resort community within this untouched area of present-day Long Beach Township to contend with the success of Beach Haven’s tourism boom. He named the development Waverly Beach and in 1882 built a three-story hotel and called it the Hotel Waverly (also interchangeably referred to as the Waverly House and the Waverly Inn throughout the years) which offered bed and breakfast-style lodging accommodations.

Ross Felten, present-day owner of this building which has remained virtually intact in its original state (with a few minor upgrades here and there), shares that as far as he knows, the Hotel Waverly received first-ever liquor license issued on Long Beach Island in the early 1900s.

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Casey Sherman, who tends bar at the HUD, reminisces about the anecdotal stories he has heard from veteran Hudson House patrons throughout the years. “There are old timers who with certainty declare that the speakeasy-era was rum-run by the mob, because when shipments of contraband were mysteriously “lost at sea,” rumor has it that so were the men who were responsible for delivering the smuggled goods to the gangsters,” he shares. According to Mr. Lloyd’s historical research, the New York Sicilian Mafia was the biggest organization behind the rum-running business on Long Beach Island, and since the Beach Haven area was where highly sought after imported Scotch could be obtained “fresh off the boat,” it only added to the wild popularity of that resort community during the time of prohibition— quite the allure for big wigs and celebrities of the time who didn’t want to head to Atlantic City for real, imported alcohol as opposed to homemade moonshine.

Depending on who you ask, the stories about the Hudson House’s history are endless, so much so that a times one can’t seem to discern fact from fiction. It is said that during its glory days, the Waverly House was also a prosperous bordello, which seems to fall in line with its early owners being charged with serving women. Lore also surrounds the origin of the burrow in the wall behind where the pinball machine is now situated— the tiny passageway is said to once be used to smuggle drinks out to African Americans who weren’t allowed to be served inside of the establishment. Urban legend is that a man was actually born inside of that bar, and another was murdered there.

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The harrowing tale of life and death at the Hudson House may be only one page of the storybook of its otherwise nostalgic existence, but it remains a piece of history to share nonetheless. The son of then owner Amos Crosta was actually born there (as may have been the case with the rest of his children as well), so that is indeed true, but unfortunately the murder that is mysteriously rumored to have occurred on premises is also valid. The murder victim was in fact the owner of the Waverly Inn himself, Mr. Amos Crosta. Police reports dating back to 1932 confirm that it was his 15-year old daughter, Pauline, who shot him with a shotgun after a domestic dispute, which was ruled as self-defense due to frightening threats towards his children and severe abuse of his wife that spine-chilling, alcohol-induced evening. As far as sources at the LBI Historical Association know, his daughter was never prosecuted, and Mr. Crosta actually passed away at the Paul Kimball Hospital in Lakewood, NJ (now known as the Monmouth Medical Center Southern Campus, an affiliate of the RWJBarnabas Health system.

Shortly thereafter in 1932, the Waverly Hotel was sold to a new owner, the buyer, Bill Reese, hailing from Jersey City, New Jersey. Understandably he decided to rename the building, and, in homage to the county he was from—Hudson County— he settled on the Hudson House. The Hudson House was granted the fifth liquor license offered by Long Beach Township after prohibition was officially terminated in 1933, and to this day, as the liquor license is passed down from owner to owner in its original form, the Hudson House is the only institution on the island grandfathered into the original law permitting it to stay open until 6:00am every year on New Year’s Eve. In the late 60s the HUD, the old Acme Bar and Le Garage Discotheque were the places to be. As the trifecta of nightlife on LBI, fond memories of each one of these establishments don’t seem to subsist too far away from the other. But the HUD was still an urban legend to shoobies—before the times of smartphones, GPS, Yelp, and Foursquare, the only way anyone found the Hud-

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son House was if a local brought you there. And boy did the locals have fun with this upper hand, sending tourists all over the island in search of the mythical HUD, sometimes sending prospects all the way North to the Barnegat Lighthouse.

In its heyday, the unwritten rules seemed to parallel those of cult-classic Fight Club, the first rule being you do not talk about it. And the second rule being YOU DO NOT TALK ABOUT IT. All in all, it’s a neighborhood institution and at the core of it, that is why the Hudson House maintains its position at the top of all the must-visit bar lists for Ocean County, year after year.

Even the local residents have fond memories of watching welloiled regulars try to bike home after a few drinks at the HUD, or conversely count how many tipsy patrons late at night would walk into the telephone poles set right across from the bar’s doors. The old-timers go in for their shot of Harbour Light, local surfers buzz that it’s the only bar in the area that serves the Costa Rican beer Imperial, and the vast majority of others can’t seem to resist a $3 Miller Lite and $4 Yuengling on tap. As patrons, we may age, but the HUD never changes. Aside from a few pieces of fresh duct tape and a new TV or two, the antique, rustic pine décor and the warm, fuzzy feelings when the old juke box plays a classic tune will always keep us coming back for more. As many exclaim about the last, true shore bar on the coast, Long Live the HUD! 220 BAY MAGAZINE FALL 2018

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International Kite Festival will again be gracing the beaches of Long Beach Island

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Ship Bottom Irish Festival LBI Shamrock 5k Walk/Run

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Chowderfest Weekend has become a tradition for family and friends to gather together to say good bye to summer and welcome the fall

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The Shellfish Soirée held at the Long Beach Island Foundation

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Ship Bottom Christmas Parade along Long Beach Boulevard 5th Street to 25th Street.

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Eskimo Outreach at Mud City Crabhouse donates all profits to local families in need

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The Hunger Foundation of Southern Ocean County, Hunger Relief Dinner. Raising money to help create a community where all of our neighbors are free from hunger

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Enjoy the heat, flavor, and brews that Hop Sauce has to offer

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