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And on the Ocean City Patch calendar - The Race of Gentlemen Oct. 3 & 4, 2026

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Good day Ocean City! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How should Ocean City shops talk online once tourists go home?
  • What's changing in Ocean City's $8M Sand Castle Park makeover?
  • Why are Ocean City's $3M homes selling faster despite flood risks?

Also on today's calendar: The Race of Gentlemen Oct. 3 & 4, 2026 and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What happened to the pregnant cat that ate yarn? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Sunny to partly cloudy, with a high of 83 and low of 69 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Partly sunny and breezy, temps: high: 85, low: 73.
  • Thursday: Humid with a t-storm in spots, with a high of 90 and low of 71 degrees. 🌶 Hot!

📰 News we're reading

• Why Shore Businesses Need a Different Online Voice Once the Season Changes (ocnjdaily.com) — Ocean City's year is really split between a hectic summer tourist rush and a quieter, resident-driven "second season," and local businesses are urged to adjust their online messaging accordingly. The piece explains how boardwalk shops and other Ocean City businesses can tweak tone and presentation between July visitors and November regulars, helping them stand out from scams and stay connected with locals all year.
   

• Ocean City Starts Construction on $8M Sand Castle Park Revamp (wjrz.com) — Ocean City is moving ahead with an $8 million overhaul of Sand Castle Park on 34th Street, expanding the playground and adding new courts, bathrooms, shade, and event space. City officials say equipment is now in stock and urge residents to rely on official city channels for accurate updates as work begins after Labor Day.
   

• Why Jersey Shore Home Prices Keep Rising Despite Flood Risks in 2026 (downbeach.com) — Ocean City's high-end housing market is surging, with $3 million-plus home sales jumping 56% between 2024 and 2025 even as new flood rules and rising insurance costs reshape the Jersey Shore. The article explains how stricter construction standards, higher maintenance expenses, and strong rental demand are affecting both luxury buyers and mid-range families considering coastal properties.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

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  • This Historic New Jersey Restaurant Is Said To Be Haunted By Three Resident Ghosts (myfamilytravels.com)

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  • N.J. weather: Pleasant Labor Day kicks off quiet week before possible Thursday showers (nj.com)

Ok Ocean City! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: She had mittens! (Thank you April M. for sending it in!)
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