Realtors fear the worst if National Flood Insurance Program is not renewed

Written by Ann Richardson Tuesday, 22 May 2012 00:00

OCEAN CITY — Encouraging first quarter sales statistics boosted the optimism of real estate professionals, but an ongoing snag with the National Flood Insurance Program threatens to derail the busy winter and spring seasons.

A series of short-term extensions have kept the program alive, but the current NFIP extension expires in less than two weeks and, to date, a reauthorization is not forthcoming.

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Stainton’s invites the community in for grand opening

Last Updated on Tuesday, 22 May 2012 16:38 Written by Claire Lowe Monday, 21 May 2012 00:00

Partners Brett Foxman, Harry Bassford and Lester Argus at the grand opening of Stainton’s: A Gallery of Shops on Asbury Avenue. OCEAN CITY — Stainton’s: A Gallery of Shops, the latest addition to Asbury Avenue, opened its doors to the public Saturday, May 19 after months of renovations to the former department store – converting the space into a co-op.

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Great American Chicken Co. creating a niche in OC

Written by Claire Lowe Thursday, 03 May 2012 00:50

Great American Chicken Company owner Chris Pirone shows off his skinless fried chicken and deep fried pickles, the restaurant’s staple dishes. OCEAN CITY — Looking for comfort food? The Great American Chicken Company at Eighth and Ocean is serving up fried chicken with a twist.

Owner Chris Pirone has been doing chicken a long time. In fact, this is not the first Great American Chicken Company, and if Pirone gets his way, it won’t be the last either. Pirone started out in Hillsboro in 1994 with an alternative to Boston Market’s rotisserie: fried skinless chicken.

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Ocean City Business Briefs, Edition of May 2, 2012

Written by Staff Reports Thursday, 03 May 2012 00:00

Prudential office wins Round Table award

Prudential Fox & Roach congratulates the 55th Street office on receiving Prudential Real Estate’s Round Table award for 2011 for residential gross commission income. This is one of the top three offices in the US Northeast with a maximum of 20 sales associates.

Read more: Ocean City Business Briefs, Edition of May 2, 2012