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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Artisans Alcove reopens on Asbury

Written by Staff Reports Tuesday, December 18, 2012 01:00 am

Submitted / Artisans Alcove Estate Jewelers has reopened their Ocean City store at 714 Asbury Ave. The store suffered severe storm damage from Hurricane Sandy and had to be completely redone.

OCEAN CITY — Artisans Alcove Estate Jewelers has reopened their Ocean City store at 714 Asbury Ave. The store suffered severe storm damage from Hurricane Sandy and had to be completely redone.

The Sneaker Shop is up and running

Written by Ann Richardson Tuesday, December 11, 2012 01:00 am

File photo / The Sneaker Shop is up and running on Asbury Avenue in Ocean City.

OCEAN CITY —The colorfully decorated front window of the recently reopened The Sneaker Shop features two runners on the boardwalk, with replicated boards and railings. An accompanying sign heralds the good news: “We are up and running!”

In early October, “Sneaker Girls” Janet Schlitz and Maureen Kelly celebrated their 10th anniversary in business. A few weeks later, Hurricane Sandy dumped a couple feet of water in the store at 846 Asbury Ave., setting them back not quite a decade, but pretty darn close.

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Port-O-Call offering contractor special

Written by Claire Lowe Wednesday, December 05, 2012 01:00 am

File photo / The Port-O-Call hotel in Ocean City is offering a special room rate for contractors helping to restore Ocean City.

OCEAN CITY — The Port-O-Call hotel in Ocean City is offering an $89 room rate for all companies supplying material and working on repairs to homes and businesses in Ocean City that were damaged by Hurricane Sandy.

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Davidson joins Tastefully Simple

Written by Staff Reports Thursday, November 08, 2012 01:00 am

OCEAN CITY — Heather Davidson of Ocean City has become an independent consultant with Tastefully Simple Inc., a national direct sales company featuring more than 60 foods.
As an independent business owner, Davidson offers food samples at home taste-testing parties, along with ideas for meals, recipes, serving suggestions and fun. All of Tastefully Simple's products are open-and-enjoy or can be prepared by adding only one or two ingredients.
For more information about Tastefully Simple, see tastefullysimple.com.