Ship Bottom News

Comcast has said it has rebuilt 144 miles worth of cable infrastructure since Superstorm Sandy struck the Shore area and has hired extra staff for coastal area offices as an influx of seasonal customers is anticipated.

While striped fishing remains good, and bluefish are building up inshore, the spotlight shifts to Saturday's opening of the fluke season - followed by the sea bass opener on Sunday.

As noted in recent blogs, there are some big stripers being trolled in deep water off Island Beach State Park.

"I think someone was watching over this place because we had minimal damage," said Amanda Weimmer, a manager and bartender at Used to Be's in Sandy-ravaged Mantoloking.

Damage left behind by Hurricane Sandy's landfall last October can still be seen along the US East Coast, especially the hard hit beachfront areas in New Jersey, as many communities work to move forward.

Gov. Chris Christie conducts a town hall meting at St. Francis Community Center in Brant Beach-Long Beach Township April 30, 2013.

Though caught in the eye of superstorm Sandy last fall, LBI towns from Barnegat Light to Holgate have been busy restoring their beaches to welcome residents, visitors and tourists and have high hopes for a strong season in the surf and sand.

A man in his 70s approached Frank Sementa, principal owner of D'Jais Bar and Grill in Belmar.

Though not yet summer, bars are beginning to open up for the season, and others are expanding their weekend musical schedules into the weekdays.

Spring has always been my favorite time of the year for fishing, and recent developments are providing fodder for my feelings.

Victoria Bushman, 15 of Manahawkin, sinks a put on a hole at The Sand Trap miniature golf course while playing a round of golf Sunday April 28, 2013 in Ship Bottom, NJ.

New Jersey annually produces many excellent agricultural products. One of the most popular is asparagus.

Eith the northeaster discouraging most boaters, there weren't any reports today until Capt.

As the old saying goes, "the Haves turn right and the Have Mores turn left" when crossing the Causeway onto Long Beach Island.