OCEAN CITY – A lawsuit against a resort condominium association has been settled.In July 2022, Pasadena, Md., residents Kenneth and Amber Hyde filed a lawsuit against the Seaward Villas Condominium Council of Unit Owners, its board president and property managers seeking damages for a ceiling collapse that occurred in their Ocean City condo unit in… Read more »
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First White Marlin Prize Awarded
OCEAN CITY – The captain and crew of the Restless Lady II are $5,000 richer after catching the first white marlin of the 2023 season.On Monday, the Mayor and Council awarded the town’s $5,000 prize to angler Joe Huk, Capt. Chris Huk and first mate Tanner Virden for the first white marlin catch and release… Read more »
OC AdventureFest Returns To Resort Sept. 23-24
OCEAN CITY – The festival to benefit first responders will return to Ocean City this weekend.This weekend, military and law enforcement personnel, residents and visitors are invited to the second annual OC AdventureFest outdoor sports and gun show.Held Sept. 23-24 at the Roland E. Powell Convention Center, the event will feature a Showmasters gun show,… Read more »
Planners Okay Conversion Of Former Phillips Property For Housing
OCEAN CITY – Discussions on the conversion of the former Phillips Crab House property highlighted a resort commission meeting this week.On Tuesday, the Ocean City Planning and Zoning Commission voted unanimously to approve a site plan to change the use of the former Phillips Crab House property, located at 21st street. Applicant LUX QOZP Properties… Read more »
Commission Approves Site Plan For Resort Hotel
OCEAN CITY – Resort planners this week approved site plans for a hotel between 13th and 14th streets.Roughly 24 hours after gaining approval from the Mayor and Council to advance the conveyance of air rights over Washington Lane to a first reading, MHROC Property Owners LLC came before the Ocean City Planning and Zoning Commission… Read more »
Air Rights Conveyance For Oceanfront Redevelopment Project Advances
OCEAN CITY – In addition to seeking air rights over a portion of Washington Lane, the connections of a proposed resort hotel say they will also request a setback variance, giving them more amenity space to bring the Margaritaville brand to Ocean City.On Monday, the Mayor and Council agreed to advance a request to convey… Read more »
OC AdventureFest Returns To Resort This Weekend
OCEAN CITY – The festival to benefit first responders will return to Ocean City this weekend.This weekend, military and law enforcement personnel, residents and visitors are invited to the second annual OC AdventureFest outdoor sports and gun show.Held Sept. 23-24 at the Roland E. Powell Convention Center, the event will feature a Showmasters gun show,… Read more »
Lower Shore Land Trust Executive Director Announces Retirement
SNOW HILL – The executive director of the Lower Shore Land Trust will retire at the end of the year.After nearly two decades of leading conservation efforts in Worcester, Wicomico and Somerset counties, Kate Patton announced last week she will be stepping down as executive director of the Lower Shore Land Trust at the end… Read more »
Resort Looks To Bump Seasonal Drivers Pay To Attract Prospects
OCEAN CITY – Transportation officials say they are exploring seasonal pay increases to attract drivers and conductors ahead of the 2024 season.On Tuesday, officials provided members of the Ocean City Transportation Committee with an update on seasonal recruitment. As preparations for the 2024 season commence, Transit Manager Rob Shearman said staff are exploring a 3%… Read more »
Beach Photography Franchise Terms Amended
OCEAN CITY – Resort officials this week agreed to alter the payment structure and terms for a contract between the town and its current beach photography franchise owner.On Tuesday, the Ocean City Council voted unanimously to amend the terms for the renewal of a contract between the town and the current operator of the beach… Read more »