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Salisbury University grad sets Maryland record with false albacore catch off Ocean City
For the second time in eight days, a new record has been set for the biggest false albacore catch in Maryland, with both catches coming off the coast of Ocean City. Here's what to know about both records as recognized by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources. Salisbury University graduate now holds new Maryland fishing record The Maryland Department of Natural Resources has officially recognized Jack Dorman of Mt. Airy as the new state record holder for false albacore (Euthynnus alletteratus) in the Atlantic Division. Dorman's 26.0-pound catch surpasses the previous record of 23.5 pounds that was just set earlier this month. Dorman, 22, was fishing offshore near the Jackspot and the 20-Fathom Line on July 20 aboard the charter boat Game On, captained by Scott Stapleford of Ocean City. It was Dorman's first offshore fishing trip, and he was hoping to catch a yellowfin tuna. The record-setting false albacore was the first fish caught that day. They were trolling a skirted ballyhoo when the false albacore hit. 'At first I thought it was a small yellowfin, but it turned out to be the biggest false albacore I've ever seen,' said Captain Stapleford. The fishing party did land three yellowfin later in the trip. The false albacore was weighed on a certified scale at Sunset Marina in Ocean City. Dorman, who recently graduated from Salisbury University, has spent recent summers fishing the back bays behind Ocean City and surf fishing at Assateague Island with his father. After this experience, Dorman said he's now hooked on offshore fishing and can't wait for their next trip in August. New record catch comes just eight days after previous one Word of the catch spread quickly in Ocean City's fishing community. Kurt Howell, the captain who guided angler Timothy Saarda to the state record false albacore on July 12, called and congratulated all involved. Howell noted that the world record for false albacore is 36 pounds, caught in the same general area by an angler fishing out of a New Jersey port in 2006. False albacore have many nicknames – including Albie, Little Tunny, turkeys, and Fat Alberts – and are one of the most common tuna species in the western Atlantic Ocean. Their range extends from Massachusetts to Brazil. In recent years, false albacore have become light tackle favorites for catch-and-release fishing along the East Coast. Many anglers strive to catch them along the inshore waters of the East Coast during the fall months. They are a very hard-fighting fish and a challenge on light tackle. The Department of Natural Resources maintains state records for sport fish in four divisions: Atlantic, Chesapeake, Nontidal and Invasive. Anglers who believe they have caught a potential record-setting fish should complete the state record application and call 410-991-0748. The department recommends keeping the fish immersed in ice water to preserve its weight until it can be verified and certified. ALL TO KNOW ON WHITE MARLIN OPEN: White Marlin Open 2025: Everything thing to know about Ocean City's big fishing tournament WMO NETS RETURN OF MICHAEL JORDAN: Michael Jordan's Catch 23 boat registered for 2025 White Marlin Open This article originally appeared on Salisbury Daily Times: New Maryland record set by Salisbury University grad with OCMD catch Solve the daily Crossword
CBS News
23-07-2025
- Politics
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Ocean City, Maryland, votes against restrictions on short-term rentals
Voters in Ocean City, Maryland, rejected an ordinance that would have put restrictions on short-term rental properties. The ordinance failed during a special election Tuesday, with 800 votes for and 834 votes against the measure, according to the city government. The ordinance, passed by the mayor and city council in March, would have initially imposed a minimum five-night stay for homes rented in certain single-family neighborhoods or mobile home communities. These changes would have gone into effect for 2025 and 2026. By January 2027, the measure would have required a minimum 31-night stay for homes rented in those designated communities. The ordinance would have impacted Ocean City's R-1 single-family districts and MH mobile home district. Currently, there are five R-1 districts in the city, and one mobile home district. More than 4,000 homes would have been affected by the ordinance. After it was passed by city leaders last year, the rental ordinance received sharp criticism, especially from the Ocean City Maryland Property Rights group. The group launched a petition that led to the special election. In it, advocates claimed the changes to short-term rentals would threaten property rights and lessen Ocean City's appeal as a vacation destination. "A ban on short-term rentals in Ocean City won't just hurt hosts," the group said in their petition. "It will hurt Ocean City's economy, its appeal to family vacationers, and its community spirit." The petition encouraged residents to vote against the ordinance. WJZ has reached out to the mayor's office for comment.
Yahoo
23-07-2025
- Politics
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Ocean City, MD voters reject new short-term rental ordinance during special election
It was a tight race in Ocean City, Maryland's special election on short-term rental restrictions, with voters rejecting the proposed ordinance to limit the rentals in the R1 Single Family Development and Mobile Home Residential Districts. A total of 1,634 votes were placed during the July 22 special election. Altogether, 800 voted in favor of the new rules and 834 against. With there being 7,116 registered voters in Ocean City, the official turnout was 22.96%. The proposed ordiance, now scrapped, would have required a minimum stay of five nights for short-term rentals in the designated residential areas starting this year. The restrictions were expected to increase beginning on Jan. 1, 2027. Last fall, seven town council candidates went head-to-head at a public forum wherein short-term rentals was one of the hot topics discussed on stage. Now, the current Ocean City Town Council is back to the drawing board to address short-term rental concerns within the popular resort town. THE GHOST MUSEUM: Spooky specters & ghoulish things: A look at Berlin, MD's new attraction, The Ghost Museum LACK OF LIFEGUARDS: Trump faces backlash for lack of lifeguards at MD's Assateague Island National Seashore Olivia Minzola covers communities on the Lower Shore. Contact her with tips and story ideas at ominzola@ This article originally appeared on Salisbury Daily Times: Ocean City, MD, residents vote down new short-term rental ordinance Solve the daily Crossword
CBS News
18-07-2025
- Business
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How to lock in a good deal for summer vacation shore rentals, as weather and economy impacts the market
From the beautiful beaches to the boardwalk filled with shops and restaurants, it's what keeps drawing Abby Miller back to Ocean City. Miller and her family have been making memories in Ocean City for decades, and they lock in their summer vacation rental far in advance. "We try to find a house we like and stay there for as long as we can, and we usually book a year in advance, so the summer before we will book for the next year, and we stay for about seven days," Miller said. Experts say that trend is changing. At Fox Real Estate, Clay Rossiter told CBS News Philadelphia that many people are now booking last-minute, and especially this season, he said, many rentals have vacancies during prime weeks in the summer. "Some people's 401Ks took a hit over the winter, it's real cheap to go to Europe right now, cruises are very cheap right now, I think people are doing some different things," said Rossiter, managing broker at Fox Real Estate. Rossiter added that the rainy weather earlier in the season and economic uncertainty are also factors. Now, many property owners are offering deep discounts on rental homes during weeks with no reservations. "A $6,000, $7,000 rental is now available at $4,500 or $5,000, that kind of thing. You can find yourself a good find at this point," Rossiter said. In Brigantine, real estate agents say some owners are also offering 20-30% off, or even 50% off in some cases, to fill vacant homes during the weeks still open in August. Experts also say that rental rates have increased by about 25% since the pandemic, and many families now prefer to rent for less than a week. In Wildwood, the Greater Wildwoods Tourism and Improvement and Development Authority says rentals are down mid-week compared to the weekend, a trend happening in many shore points. "We have noticed a shortening of our length of stay. A full week's stay has been shortened down to three or four days," said Louis Belasco, executive director of GWTIDA. Some hotels are also offering specials, buy two nights, get one night free, especially during mid-week. Rossiter said if you want to rent a home this summer and it's still open, don't be afraid to negotiate. If you see a price and it seems high, make the owner an offer and see if they take it. "There are some great deals out there," Rossiter said.
CBS News
18-07-2025
- Entertainment
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Ocean City boardwalk favorite Monkey Bread in New Jersey celebrates 25 sweet years
If you've ever wandered Ocean City's iconic boardwalk and caught a whiff of warm cinnamon, chances are you're moments away from the legendary Monkey Bread. "It's very unique," owner Laura Idell said. "It's like a pull-apart cinnamon bun." With 16 flavors ranging from classic to bold — think s'mores, Nutella, maple bacon, and chocolate chip cookie dough — there's truly something for every sweet tooth. Monkey Bread on 9th Street and the Boardwalk has been warming hearts (and tastebuds) since 2001, serving up their famous breads topped with buttercream icing and your choice of flavor. Whether you're stopping for breakfast or grabbing dessert, Idell said, "On the boardwalk, you're snacking all day, so you can't go wrong." Idell began working at the shop during her high school and college summers, eventually taking the reins in 2011 after graduation at 22 years old. Since then, she has expanded the menu to include fresh-baked banana breads, acai bowls, smoothies, and those now-famous boardwalk lemonades. Still, the original Monkey Bread remains the star attraction. Even employees like Tess Samame admit the temptation is real. "They come out of the oven and I'm looking at them," Samame said, "and I just know I can grab them with icing. It takes a lot of self-control." And it's not just locals. Families from all over return every summer. "We love to see families coming back every summer," Idell said. "This is their shore tradition."
