The
SOUTHERN OCEAN Times Vol. 10 - No. 15
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Kite Festival: Flying High On LBI
October 15, 2022
Compass Point Remains Center Of Attention
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–Photo by Stephanie Faughnan The Cottages are approximately two feet from one another with the intent of bringing back old-fashioned neighborhoods.
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By Stephanie Faughnan BARNEGAT –Nearly three years have passed since the developer of a manufactured homes community on West Bay Avenue received approval for the project, and residents are curious about what is being built there. Construction on the Cottages at Compass Point (“the Cottages”) continues as a work in progress brought to Barnegat by Chris Vernon of Mercer Management. The new age-restricted community
–Photo by Stephanie Faughnan An assortment of kiters put on a great show as onlookers watched in awe. By Stephanie Faughnan LONG BEACH ISLAND – Sandy beaches, crashing waves, and lustrous sunshine gave rise to an idyllic backdrop for yet another year of the annual LBI FLY International Kite Festival. What better setting to lift the eyes and spirits of thousands who attended the event after days of torrential downpours? Two humpback whales added to the breathtaking scenery as they majestically
─Photo By Bob Vosseller Italian folkloric group Gruppo Folkcloristico took part in the Ocean County Columbus Day Parade.
trekked near the shoreline not far from a sailboat gliding through the ocean waters. Jeff Via of Dauphin, Pennsylvania, drove more than two hours to volunteer for the event put together by the LBI Chamber of Commerce. He walked up and down the beach to hand out programs to ensure spectators knew the times and locations of numerous displays during the three-day festival.
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Author Shares Portraits Of The Jersey Shore
(Kite - See Page 12)
By Bob Vosseller SEASIDE HEIGHTS – T h i s ye a r’s O c e a n County Columbus Day Parade enjoyed perfect weather capping off the third day of the Italian Heritage Festival. Families lined the street waiting for the star t of the parade.
Mike and Debbie Cruz of L aval let t e we re standing nearby the stage - having picked up some lunch from one their favorite vendor. “We do this every other year and it is a nice day to relax and have some fun,” Mike Cruz said. He was enjoying a
platter of penne vodka pasta while his wife ate a nice sized eggplant sandwich. “We have a great time here,” she said. Across from the couple was TJ’s Zeppole’s stand. Workers there were busy baking and sprinkling (Italian - See Page 5)
–Photo by Bob Vosseller Author Gregory Andrus spoke about his books “Portraits of the Jersey Shore” and “Sand, Sea & Rescue: Lifeguards of the Jersey Shore.” By Bob Vosseller ORTLEY BEACH – Author Gregory Andrus was the special guest speaker of the Friends of (Author - See Page 17)
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