Italians are well known for their love of art, life, love, and food. If you ever visit an Italian’s home, you may hear “Mangia! Mangia!” yelled at you. In simple terms, this is Mama saying “I love you. Now eat!” That same principle sits behind the Ventnor City Mangia Mangia Dinner hosted by Maria Gatta […]
Ventnor Porch Party 2023
We love a good party here at the Jersey Shore. And summertime seems to lend itself quite nicely to some friendly neighborhood fun. Well, if you live in the North Beach neighborhood and want to get to know your neighbors better, then you might want to sign up for the Ventnor Porch Party. What: Ventnor […]
Ventnor Short-Term Rental “Beta Test”
Back in February, the Commissioner’s Board opened up for public discussion the idea of implementing a Ventnor Short-Term Rental restriction. They heard more public opinions in a meeting in March and then decided to table the idea for the moment. Well, we have another update for you. This summer, the Commissioner’s Board decided to try […]
Ventnor Beach Patrol Tryouts
Memorial Day weekend officially kicks off today. Expect to see a huge influx of people hitting our local beaches. (And remember to keep an eye out for our little turtle friends crossing the roads this time of year.) Starting tomorrow, you should see guards along our local Ventnor beaches. If you wish to become an […]
Ventnor Short-Term Rental Ordinance Update
Back in February, officials held a meeting to hear the public’s opinion on a new Ventnor short-term rental ordinance. They wanted to put a minimum stay requirement in place for rental units like other Jersey Shore communities. Previously, Ventnor never required a minimum stay. For some people, this brought up safety concerns. Well, we have […]
Ventnor Short-Term Rental Changes Under Consideration
The Airbnb movement has gained momentum in recent years. There are more than six million locations listed on Airbnb worldwide. Approximately 2.25 million of those are located in the United States alone. Those 2.25 million properties account for almost 100 million nights a year. Full-time residents at the Jersey Shore understand how quickly summer rentals […]
2023 Jersey Shore Beach Badges Available Now
OK. I realize that the weather outside feels frightful. Sure. We still have 51 days until the new year. I mean, we still need to get through Thanksgiving and all of the other end-of-the-year holidays. But, I found that it is never too early to start planning for the summer. Apparently, our beach communities agree. […]
Downbeach Seafood Festival 2022
Our delicious fresh seafood is just one more reason to love the Jersey Shore. Every September, Ventnor celebrates what Mother Nature provides from the sea. This year is no exception. If you love seafood, then you definitely need to put this month’s Downbeach Seafood Festival on your calendar. What: Downbeach Seafood Festival 2022 Where: Ski […]
North Beach Porch Party 2022 in Ventnor
Community means everything to Ventnor City’s citizens. Sometimes, the locals get lost in the shuffle during the high traffic of tourist season. So, if you want to embrace all the lovely people that make this their home year-in and year-out, come out and say “hi” to your neighbors at the North Beach Porch Party 2022 […]
Ventor PBA Needs Your Help
It’s a fact. We love our furry friends. In the US, over 48 million homes include at least one dog. Almost 32 million include a cat. Unfortunately, however, approximately 6.3 million of these adorable creatures end up in shelters every year. Our local Ventnor PBA asks for your assistance in providing aid for abandoned dogs […]