With the help of Massage Without Borders, Compass spa reopens

Last Updated on Tuesday, January 08, 2013 04:29 pm Written by Ann Richardson Thursday, January 10, 2013 01:00 am

With the help of Massage Without Borders, Compass spa in Ocean City reopens.

OCEAN CITY — Even the healers need healing once in a while.

Monique DeLozier Bottatlico thought she hit bottom in the long recovery process when the flooded out, gutted space at 803 East Eighth St., which once housed a thriving spa and wellness center, seemed like it might never return.

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New Jersey Realty opens Ocean City office

Written by Ann Richardson Wednesday, January 09, 2013 01:00 am

Submitted / Kevin Redmond, who has worked at Prudential, Fox and Roach and Ocean City Realty, is the owner and operator of the new New Jersey Realty office in Ocean City.

OCEAN CITY — Bucking a trend in recent years as bigger real estate companies have swallowed up their smaller competitors, New Jersey Realty is opening a new office in Ocean City.

New Jersey Realty, with an office in Sea Isle City, will open in a red brick building on the southwest corner of 10th Street and West Avenue this week.

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Ocean City icon, Chatterbox using Sandy as an excuse to update

Written by Ann Richardson Monday, December 24, 2012 01:00 am

There is still a lot of work to be done inside The Chatterbox.

OCEAN CITY — From 1937, the iconic Chatterbox has been “where the town meets,” but since Hurricane Sandy blew through town the only people meeting there are the Repici’s, insurance adjusters and contractors.

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Rauhauser’s reopens in time for the holidays

Written by Ann Richardson Sunday, December 23, 2012 01:00 am

Ann Richardson / Rauhauser's has been a family tradition in Ocean City since 1965. Rodney, Kelly and Blake Blomdahl are all smiles as the store was able to reopen after Hurricane Sandy in time for Christmas.

OCEAN CITY — Rodney Blomdahl worked in construction for a while before deciding to join the family business. After 22 years, he has never looked back.

The third generation owner of Rauhauser’s Own Make Candies – a family tradition since 1965 – said he has never regretted the decision.

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It’s back to business at Yianni’s

Last Updated on Thursday, December 20, 2012 06:09 pm Written by Ann Richardson Saturday, December 22, 2012 01:00 am

Ann Richardson / Two weeks ago, Yianni’s reopened and one of its first customers was none other than Santa Claus, who enjoyed a delicious breakfast on Sunday morning while greeting local children. Signanos couldn’t have been happier.

OCEAN CITY — On the fourth anniversary of the opening of his downtown cafe Nov. 1, Yianni Signanos planned to celebrate, but Hurricane Sandy rained on his parade.

Slamming the New Jersey coast just days before, Sandy flooded Asbury Avenue, dumping more than a foot of water inside Yianni’s Café. So instead of celebrating a milestone, Signanos began the arduous task of starting over; tearing his eatery apart and building it back.

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Ocean City is open for business

Last Updated on Wednesday, December 19, 2012 02:48 pm Written by Ann Richardson Tuesday, December 18, 2012 01:00 am

Ann Richardson / Michele Gillian gives a business update at the Ocean City Music Pier on Monday, Dec. 17.

OCEAN CITY — With devastating pictures of the hurricane-ravaged Jersey Shore still circulating, Ocean City tourism officials invited media representatives from across the Delaware Valley to the famed Ocean City Boardwalk on Monday to showcase that Ocean City is “recovered, restored and ready for your visit.”

America’s Greatest Family Resort is “open for business” said Michele Gillian, executive director of the Ocean City Chamber of Commerce.

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