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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 ...



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May 16th, 2007

Don't Want to Go Out For Dinner? Call Takeout Taxi!


During peak season, congested roads and crowded restaurants are common in Ocean City. Thanks to Takeout Taxi you can have dinner delivered to your door and have a relaxing dinner on your balcony.Takeout Taxi will deliver meals from Nick's House of Ribs, Mancini's, Lombardi's, LaHacienda, and many more. There is a $5 service charge and they deliver to Ocean City, West Ocean City, Ocean Pines, Fenwick Island, Bethany ...



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May 15th, 2007

Save Trimper Rides!


If you live in Ocean City or vacation there, I'm sure you're familiar with Trimper Rides on the Boardwalk. After 117 years of operating in Ocean City, they are considering closing due to ridiculously high tax assessments and disagreements with shareholders. Their tax bill increased $387,000 last year and an additional $914,000 this year!

The Boardwalk has always been a place for families to enjoy the rides, arcades, shops ...



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May 14th, 2007

Ocean City's "Salute to the Services"


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May 5th, 2007

International Museum Day


If you're in Ocean City on Friday, May 18th, 2007, head down to the Ocean City Life Saving Station Museum.  May 18th is International Museum Day and admission is free! The museum is located at the South end of the Boardwalk near the Inlet.  To read more about the Life Saving Station Museum, read this previous post.



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May 2nd, 2007

Sand Sculptures by Randy Hofman


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For over 25 years, Randy Hofman has been sculpting large-as-life religious scenes in the sand next to the Boardwalk in Ocean City, Maryland, from Spring to Fall. When he first started creating his sand sculptures, he use to do a new scene every day. Now he uses a mixture of glue and water that he sprays on the scenes. ...



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April 29th, 2007

Crusin' Ocean City


Crusin' Ocean City

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The 17th Annual Crusin' Ocean City will take place May 17th through 20th, 2007. This is quite an event in Ocean City with over 3,000 hot rods, customs, muscle cars, classics and street machines coming to Ocean City.

There will be over 20 different car shows, Boardwalk Parades on Thursday, Friday and Saturday (parades all start at 8 am) and entertainment. ...



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April 26th, 2007

Ocean City Reef Foundation Annual Spaghetti Dinner & Auction


The Ocean City Reef Foundation is holding their Annual Spaghetti Dinner and Auction on Wednesday, May 2, 2007 from 5 to 8 pm at Hall's Restaurant at 5909 Coastal Highway. There will be an all you can eat Italian Buffet Dinner, along with Live and Chinese Auctions and a 50/50 raffle. You could win fishing trips, rods and reels, dining certificates and many other items.

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April 25th, 2007

The Fractured Prune - "You Create 'Em - We Make 'Em"


Sometimes, especially while vacationing, you really don't want to face another bowl of healthy oatmeal for breakfast. How about a hot, hand-dipped donut, made just the way you like?

The Fractured Prune in Ocean City has homemade glazes, toppings and sugars so you can create your own donuts, or pick a few from their menu:
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April 23rd, 2007

Transportation in Ocean City


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Ocean City has several options for visitors that prefer not to drive. The Boardwalk Tram provides service to the entire boardwalk. There is a depot at the Inlet and at 27th Street, but you can board or get off anywhere you choose. Prepare to settle back and enjoy the scenery, as it can be a pretty slow ride during peak times. ...



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