About The Author: Shawn Soper

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Shawn Soper has been with The Dispatch since 2000. He began as a staff writer covering various local government beats and general stories. His current positions include managing editor and sports editor. Growing up in Baltimore before moving to Ocean City full time three decades ago, Soper graduated from Loch Raven High School in 1981 and from Towson University in 1985 with degrees in mass communications with a journalism concentration and history.

Margaritaville Developer Puts Project ‘On Hold’ For Now

Margaritaville Developer Puts Project ‘On Hold’ For Now

OCEAN CITY — While the proposed Margaritaville Hotel and Resort complex planned for an entire ocean block does not appear to officially be dead, it is certainly on the back-burner.Late last summer, the Ocean City Planning Commission reviewed the conceptual plans for the proposed Margaritaville Hotel and Resort, which, if approved, would encompass virtually an… Read more »

City Reviewing Single Project Bid

OCEAN CITY — In somewhat of a break from policy, resort officials this week acknowledged the lone bid for a bulkhead replacement project along the bay at 4th Street.The Mayor and Council had before them a bid opening for the repair and replacement of the town-owned bulkhead along the bay at 4th Street and Chicago… Read more »

Briddell Hits Milestone 1,000th

Briddell Hits Milestone 1,000th

Briddell Hits Milestone 1,000th: Former Stephen Decatur standout Gary Briddell collected his milestone 1,000th point in an early-season game last month. The senior Seagull achieved the same milestone during his high school career at Decatur.Photo courtesy Joey Gardner

Seahawks Earn All-Conference Honors

BERLIN- Several Stephen Decatur girls’ varsity soccer players were recognized last week when the Bayside South awards were announced.Named to the All-Bayside South First Team from Decatur were Mia Kemp and Morgan Sullivan. Named to the All-Bayside South Second Team from Decatur were Jessica Beck, Riley Wilson and Hannah Dang. Earning Honorable Mention from Decatur… Read more »

Barrett Named Conference Player Of Year

BERLIN- Stephen Decatur’s boys’ varsity soccer team was rewarded for an outstanding fall season with several players named to the All-Bayside South teams including Player of the Year honors for James Barrett.The Seahawks went 11-3 on the season and won their opener in the state 3A-South playoffs before falling to rival Bennett. When the All-Bayside… Read more »