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Sunday, July 15th, 2007

Tipsy Tuesday at Coconuts Beach Bar & Grill



Palm trees, live music, a chargrilled burger and a Tipsy Turtle Rum Punch can all be enjoyed right on the beach at the Castle in the Sand Hotel's Beach Bar & Grill. And if you are enjoying a Rum Punch (voted "Best Rum Punch in the Caribbean" by Esquire Magazine) on Tipsy Tuesday, you have a chance to win a 5 day vacation at the Hotel's new resort ...

Wednesday, June 27th, 2007

Fourth of July in Ocean City



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Ocean City offers two options for enjoying fireworks displays on July 4th. Jamboree in the Park at Northside Park (127th Street & the Bay) begins at 5 pm on July 4th. There will be plenty of food stands offering everything from hot dogs, hamburgers and pizza to Caesar salads, grilled chicken and cheese steak subs.

The Recreation Line Dancers will start ...

Saturday, June 23rd, 2007

The Best Chocolate Snowball - King Kone



My daughter and I took a nice walk up to 143rd Street the other night to visit one of our favorite places....King Kone.  This little shop packs them in every night during the summer.  We ordered chocolate snowballs with marshmallow and enjoyed every rich chocolate spoonful.  King Kone does not dilute their flavorings and are very generous with their servings.

They also make sundaes, shakes, ice cream cones and cups of ...

Monday, June 18th, 2007

Learn Something New...for Free!



Sometimes while vacationing with children, it seems all you do is swipe your credit card. Beginning on July 2nd, you can enjoy a free program offered by the Ocean City Life-Saving Station Museum.

Six mornings a week, beginning at 10:30 am, head down to the famous shark display on the boardwalk near the inlet. Take a seat and learn something new.

On Mondays, the Ocean City ...

Wednesday, June 13th, 2007

Offshore Powerboat Racing in Ocean City This Weekend



Pro Racing machines ranging from 500 horsepower "Production Class" boats to 4,000 horsepower multi-million dollar "superboats" reaching speeds over 150 miles per hour will be competing in six separate categories in Ocean City on June 17th, 2007.

Starting on Friday, June 15th at noon, you can head over to the Sunset Marina to meet the racing teams and view the powerboats. If you can't make it Friday, the boats ...

Friday, June 8th, 2007

Free Concert at Sunset Park



Ocean City's new park on the bay, Sunset Park, will begin offering free musical performances. On Friday, June 15th, the band No Byscuyts will play from 7:30 to 9 pm. No Byscuyts, a popular local band, plays a combination of soul, jazz, blues and funk. You'll be groovin' while the sun is setting!

I have visited the new park and while it will have a great ...

Thursday, June 7th, 2007

Art's Alive in Ocean City, Maryland



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If you're in Ocean City June 16th and 17th, be sure to attend the Fine Art Show at Northside Park. Booths are set up all around the lagoon displaying ceramics, furniture, paintings, sculptures, jewelry and more. If you're looking for an unique gift or something special for your home, I'm sure you'll find it at Art's Alive. I've seen ...

Thursday, May 31st, 2007

Ravens Parade in Ocean City



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If you're missing the excitement of a Raven's football game, or the color purple, you'll get plenty of both this weekend in Ocean City. The Council of Baltimore Ravens Roost Annual Parade begins at 10:00 am on Saturday, June 2nd. The two-hour parade will feature Ravens players, cheerleaders, mascots, marching bands and floats.

The parade will begin at 19th Street and Baltimore Avenue ...

Wednesday, May 23rd, 2007

Ocean City's Amateur Angler Fishing Contest



 For the 27th year, weekly contests, open to visitors and local anglers fishing in the bays and ocean of Ocean City, officially began on May 21st at 12:01 am and will run weekly until Sunday, September 2nd at midnight.

The Amateur Angler Contests are sponsored by the Ocean City Marlin Club and the Ocean City Public Relations Office.  Each week awards will be given for the largest flounder, trout, bluefish, sea ...

Monday, May 14th, 2007

Ocean City's "Salute to the Services"



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