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THE QUIET winter has rebooted the island for another season. As Ocean City gears up for summer, we bring you our annual column of what's in and what's out in the island business community. Some things have changed, but the salt air, gorgeous views, and smell of pizza and fries remains the same.

WHAT’S IN

Beach Buns Bakery has opened in Northfield. They carry sticky buns, breads, scones, cupcakes, and cookies.

A Shore Fit will open at 1215 Asbury Avenue and sell activewear.

Shop Local can be found at 620A Asbury Avenue. They sell a variety of handmade goods from local artists. Find their other store located on Washington Street in Cape May.

White Lotus, Pete Mercantile, and Fabiana Edwards are all moved into their new spaces at the corner of 6th and Asbury Avenue.

Ocean City needed a new bakery, and we’ve got one! Lisa’s Sweet Treats carries donuts, cookies, cupcakes, pies, and more.

Old School Burgers at 34th Street will serve burgers, cheesesteaks, ice cream, fries, and wings. They have another location in Willow Grove, Pa.

Pure Green is opening on 801 East 8th Street. They will have juices, smoothies, and smoothie bowls.

Agape Gourmet will open at 854 Asbury Avenue. They carry a charcuterie section as well as some baked goods and local produce.

Famous Cookie Creamery is expanding to Margate. Their delicious concoctions of Famous 4th Street Cookie and Bassetts

Ice Cream are also available in Ocean City and Wildwood. PJ Buckets is moving into what was formerly the Grilled Cheese and Quesadilla Company on 8th Street. They serve soups, seafood boils, and gourmet seafood. PJ Buckets has another location in Ventnor.

Capo Strada has moved into the former Katina’s on the corner of 9th and Central. They serve pasta, appetizers, pizza, sandwiches, and desserts.

Bennie’s Bread’s location at 338 Ocean Avenue is becoming Soulberri. They serve coffee, smoothies, bowls, and nice cream. Their other location is in Brigantine. Bennie’s still has a location at 1159 Asbury.

Dry Island has moved to 965 Asbury Avenue.

WHAT'S OUT

Again on Asbury, 921 Asbury Avenue, was demolished. Starfish Cafe closed in the fall and the building has been torn down.

Anna Rose Soapery has closed but will maintain an online store.

Pedego Electric Bikes has closed.

May Events

The Spring Block Party and merchant table sales in the Downtown and Boardwalk is on May 6.

The Unlocking of the Beach and the Business Persons Plunge is May 26 at noon on the beach at Moorlyn Terrace.

-Megan Antosy