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1. Long-Approved Condo Hotel Project Moving Forward In Ocean City (patch.com) — Ocean City officials say the long-planned Soleil Resort condo hotel is finally moving into construction, starting with a parking garage expected to be available by next summer. City leaders emphasize that strict rules will keep it operating as a true hotel, while they coordinate closely with the Flanders and nearby neighbors to preserve parking access and manage any disruptions.
2. Ocean City Details $8M Sandcastle Park Project (patch.com) — Ocean City is moving ahead with an $8 million, full-block rebuild of Sand Castle Park on 34th Street, with construction starting after Labor Day and completion expected next summer. Plans call for a much larger Martin Z. Mollusk–themed playground, new turf and hard courts, an adaptable dunk court for people with special needs, a small event stage, and new shaded family restrooms.
3. In Ocean City, New Jersey, families trying to savor what's left of summer heading into Labor Day weekend (cbsnews.com) — Families are flocking to Ocean City's beaches and boardwalk to squeeze in a few more summer days before school and fall routines fully return. Locals and visitors describe warm weather, thinner crowds, and merchants gearing up for a crucial Labor Day weekend that could cap a slightly better but weather-challenged season.
4. Insider NJ's Morning Intelligence Briefing: 9/1/2026 (insidernj.com) — Ocean City's council is set to discuss the future of the Wonderland site, a key Boardwalk property many locals know well, according to a statewide political briefing. While details are sparse, the mention signals that decisions about this prominent attraction area are moving forward and could shape how residents and visitors experience the Boardwalk in coming seasons.
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