The BRICK Times Vol. 23 - No. 51
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April 27, 2024
Ocean County Duo Score Volunteers Aim Deal on Shark Tank For Litter-Free Beaches
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Photo courtesy David Restiano
(Left) David Restiano, pictured a couple of weeks before Shark Tank released its episode where he and Dr. Dan Staats secured a deal. (Right) SORx soap is not just any soap – it’s also a muscle pain relief tool. By Stephanie Faughnan BRICK - Two local entrepreneurs, David Restiano and Dr. Daniel Staats, a physical therapist, made a splash on the April 12th episode of Shark Tank with their company SORx, which features a unique product called SORSOAP. The soap not only cleanses
but also serves as a muscle pain relief tool, leading them to strike a deal during their appearance on the show. Their literal hands-on presentation showcased the all-natural, essential oil-infused soap’s effectiveness and impressed the Sharks. While some Sharks saw SORx (pronounced sore) better suit-
ed as a direct-to-consumer (DTC) product and opted out for that reason, they were still sold on the product’s benefits for their own personal use. That is, with one exception. Mark Cuban followed instructions to use the handle-shaped soap to scrape the sore areas of his neck. Cuban
was impressed with the instantaneous relief he felt and made the two inventors an offer. “It fixed my damn neck, right,” said Cuban. “You wanted a $100,000 for 10 (percent stake); I’ll give you a $100,000 for 20.” While Restiano and Staats attempted to negotiate (Shark Tank See Page 4)
Former Assemblywoman Appointed To OCC Board
Photo by Chris Lundy Assemblywoman DiAnne Gove (R-9th) retired last year from the State Assembly.
By Stephanie Faughnan TOMS RIVER - The Ocean County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously to appoint former Assemblywoman DiAnne C. Gove to the Ocean County College Board of Trustees. A retired educator with over 30 years of expe-
rience teaching American history and civics at Southern Regional High School, Gove replaces Carl V. Thulin, Jr. as a Trustee. She will be the second retired educator to join the current college board. Gove earned an undergraduate degree in social science from Cabrini
College and a master’s in social studies from Monmouth University. During her fourteen-year tenure representing the 9th Legislative District in the State Assembly, Gove was a member of the Higher Education, Military and Veterans’ (AssemblywomanSee Page 4)
Photo courtesy Vin Palmieri Volunteers at Windward Beach pick up litter and another trash found on the park’s beach. By Alyssa Riccardi BRICK – Brick Township residents volunteered their Saturday combing through the local beaches to collect any litter or harmful debris from our sandy shores. The bi-annual initiative is a part of Clean Ocean Action’s (COA) Beach Sweeps, which held their 39th Spring Beach Sweeps. Clean Ocean Action is a leading national and regional voice working to protect waterways using science, law, research, education and citizen action. Their Beach Sweeps are held every April and October and are the state’s largest volunteer driven, citizen science and environmental event. The goal of the Beach
Sweeps is to make beaches safer for marine life and more enjoyable for people. In addition, the event collects data to inform people and politicians on how to change wasteful habits, enforce litter laws, improve policies and spread awareness to the public. This year’s Beach Sweeps was a “sweeping” success, with a strong turnout of thousands of volunteers gathering over 80 New Jersey beaches and waterways. In Brick Township, Beach Sweeps were held at Brick Beach 1, Brick Beach 3, and Windward Beach Park. Vin Palmieri, Environmental Commission Secretary, was the (Beach SweepSee Page 4)
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