The Springfield Inn Gives Way to a New Restaurant and Tiki Bar

It was in the very early 1970s when Joe Bisciotti purchased the building at 43rd Street and Pleasure Avenue that had been known as Massey’s, and Jack Gordon’s, and for years before that, as Travascio’s.

Memorial Day … We made it! As we welcome the unofficial start of the summer season and we get ready to dig our toes in the sand once again, it’s also a great time to take a tour of the town and see what is new within the business community. With several shopping destinations and options for dining planting their roots in Sea Isle City and opening their doors this year, we caught up with the business owners for all the latest buzz.

RINCK NAMED OFFICER OF THE YEAR

Patrolman Joshua Rinck was named the recipient of the Sea Isle City Police Department’s Officer of the Year Award on March 30.

“Josh is a role-model employee,” Chief Thomas McQuillen said of Rinck, who was hired as a full-time patrolman in June 2017.”

Reading is a great way to take a break from life. Lately, this world can seem a little crazy at times and it’s easy to find yourself worrying and getting caught up in the craziness. I find that if I grab a good book and take a timeout, getting caught up in a good book is a wonderful distraction.

Memorial Day weekend is often considered the “unofficial” kickoff to summer. It’s when crowds usually flock to the island, whether it’s for the season or just the weekend. Suddenly it’s a little louder, a little more crowded, and a lot harder to find a parking spot.

While Memorial Day marks the traditional opening of the summer season at the Jersey Shore, it is not a day to be celebrated. It is a solemn holiday that is to be observed. This Memorial Day, it is important to remember all of those who made the ultimate sacrifice, giving their lives so we may remain free.

Summer of 2021!

Dear Readers:

It’s my pleasure to welcome you to the Summer of 2021. Wow, does it ever feel good to say that!

I know that you’re going to love our Memorial Day issue. It is packed with tons of useful information and lots of great reading.

Happy birthday, Big Daddy
Happy birthday to you!
You look like a monkey
And you act like one, too

May 29, my birthday.

Is “Happy Birthday” the greatest song ever written, or what? The very first time I remember hearing that song was my fifth birthday. Cake, candles, singing, presents.

As the summer brings warmer weather, you will need a refreshing cocktail to stay cool, and the Oar House Pub is just the place to go! At the Oar House Pub, you can enjoy pub-style food, craft beers and specialty cocktails all while listening to live music.

“Necessity is the mother of invention” means that when put in a particular situation, someone is likely to think about a problem and be inspired to create a novel or ingenious solution.

That striking new public pier at 60th Street and the bay – the James R. Iannone Fishing Pier and Kayak Launch – is aptly named. By all accounts, Jim, Jimmy, Dad, Big Jim or Jimmy I. was a natural born leader and a force for good, both publicly and privately.

NEW FISHING PIER/KAYAK LAUNCH DEDICATED

The James R. Iannone Fishing Pier and Kayak Launch was dedicated May 1, named for the man who served Sea Isle City as a commissioner for 22 years as well as the director of recreation and tourism. Jim Iannone passed away last year at 73.

Merry Christmas … er, I meant to say Happy Memorial Day to all. You can see how I may have been confused, since our Uncle Sam has been handing out money at a record pace to help keep the economy going.

COLLEGE

CLANCY LARKIN
STOCKTON UNIVERSITY

Clancy Larkin, the daughter of Michael and Kathy Larkin of Sea Isle City, graduated magna cum laude from Stockton University with a bachelor’s degree in liberal studies. Clancy teaches CCD at St. Joseph Parish in Sea Isle City and is the newest member of the Sea Isle City Recreation Committee.

ust when we thought summer would never get here, it has finally arrived! We hope there will be plenty of nights out and fun days because there is so much to catch up on! If you are like me and have been living in leggings and T-shirts for the last year, then it’s time to start adding some new items to your wardrobe.

A look back 11 years to the 2010 beach replenishment: A $6 million project to reclaim the beaches from 73rd Street to 94th Street.

May 31
Memorial Day Ceremony
10am, Veterans Park

Mayor Leonard Desiderio will lead Sea Isle City’s 2021 Memorial Day Ceremony at Veterans Park, JFK Boulevard and Landis Avenue. The gathering will also include members of City Council, local veterans, religious leaders and other dignitaries.

Specialty pizzas, pasta dishes, fresh and local seafood, Italian cuisine, and Irish-inspired fare - Sea Isle City offers it all! Just as we are all excited to dine out again with family and friends, the restaurant industry is every bit as excited to welcome us back!

Welcome to Summer 2021! With Memorial Day weekend serving as our unofficial kickoff, this year is sweeter than ever considering our situation just one year ago. Now with a renewed hopefulness for something resembling normal, I know I am more than ready for some socializing of the not-so-distant kind.

Now that the summer season is finally getting underway, it’s time to spruce up your shore house and your summer wardrobe. There are many unique shops in the area to find that something special or to just browse through.