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Get Free M&M's Delivered If You Run Out Of Halloween Candy: Here's How Get Free M&M's Delivered If You Run Out Of Halloween Candy: Here's How
Get Free M&M's Delivered If You Run Out Of Halloween Candy: Here's How One popular brand has you covered if you run out of candy on Halloween. The M&M's Halloween Rescue Squad is returning for 2025, Mars Wrigley said in a news release. The program is in its third year and delivers free refills on Thursday, Oct. 31. The Rescue Squad is available in areas served by Gopuff's delivery service. To request a candy refill, you must go to M&M's website starting at 5 p.m. on Halloween. Despite rising chocolate prices, M&M's said it will be offering more candy than ever before to keep trick-or-treaters happy. "Nothing is scarier than an empty can…
Swimmer Heard Screaming Before Drowning In Lavallette Rip Current: Reports Swimmer Heard Screaming Before Drowning In Lavallette Rip Current: Reports
Swimmer Heard Screaming Before Drowning In Lavallette Rip Current: Reports A 39-year-old man drowned Tuesday, Sept. 2, after getting caught in a rip current at an unguarded beach at the Jersey Shore, multiple news outlets reported, citing local police. According to NBC10, the man, from Totowa, was heard screaming for help before being pulled from the water several minutes later.  He was pronounced dead, the outlet said, citing local police. NJ Advance Media says the incident happened at the New York Avenue beach just before noon, and that the man was found partially submerged in the water about 25 yards away from the shore. He was taken to Comm…
Massive Waves, Dangerous Rip Currents Slam Jersey Shore After Hurricane Erin Massive Waves, Dangerous Rip Currents Slam Jersey Shore After Hurricane Erin
Massive Waves, Dangerous Rip Currents Slam Jersey Shore After Hurricane Erin Massive waves and dangerous rip currents battered the Jersey Shore in the wake of Hurricane Erin, leaving parts of multiple towns under water and prompting rescues Thursday night, Aug. 21. Flooding hit Margate City and Sea Isle City especially hard, officials said. On Friday morning, Aug. 22, the Sea Isle City Beach Patrol warned that “Hurricane Erin is causing hazardous surf conditions. Sea Isle is experiencing larger than normal wave heights and strong rip currents. Justine M. Del Rossi "Currently all ocean-related activities are prohibited until further notice. We will be monitor…
Gwyneth Paltrow Teams Up With Astronomer After Kiss Cam Chaos At Ex-Husband's Concert Gwyneth Paltrow Teams Up With Astronomer After Kiss Cam Chaos At Ex-Husband's Concert
Gwyneth Paltrow Teams Up With Astronomer After Kiss Cam Chaos At Ex-Husband's Concert A scandal that began with a kiss cam at a Coldplay concert now includes Oscar winner Gwyneth Paltrow and Ryan Reynolds' advertising agency. Paltrow appeared as a "very temporary" spokesperson for Astronomer, the New York-based data company at the center of the viral incident. The video was released on the firm's Instagram page on Friday, July 25. Paltrow, the ex-wife of Coldplay lead singer Chris Martin, introduced herself as acting on behalf of the firm's 300 employees, answering scripted questions about the company while ignoring the controversy. "Astronomer has gotten a lot of…
Astronomer's New CEO Breaks Silence Amid Coldplay Concert Scandal: 'Unusual And Surreal' Astronomer's New CEO Breaks Silence Amid Coldplay Concert Scandal: 'Unusual And Surreal'
Astronomer's New CEO Breaks Silence Amid Coldplay Concert Scandal: 'Unusual And Surreal' The last few days sure have been an "Adventure of a Lifetime" for Pete DeJoy. The cofounder of Astronomer has made his first public comments since the viral "kiss cam" moment at a Coldplay concert led to the resignation of the New York City company's former CEO, Andy Byron. The video board at Gillette Stadium caught the married man and Astronomer's human resources chief, Kristin Cabot, intimately hugging before immediately separating in shame. In a LinkedIn post on Monday, July 21, DeJoy, who's now interim CEO, said his artificial intelligence firm has gained a stunning amount of internatio…
Coldplay Warns Fans At First Concert After Foxboro 'Kiss Cam' Scandal: What Chris Martin Said Coldplay Warns Fans At First Concert After Foxboro 'Kiss Cam' Scandal: What Chris Martin Said
Coldplay Warns Fans At First Concert After Foxboro 'Kiss Cam' Scandal: What Chris Martin Said After a suspected workplace affair was shown on the video board during its last concert, Coldplay wanted to warn fans that "Something Just Like This" could happen again. The "Fix You" band performed at its first show since the viral moment on the Music of the Spheres World Tour at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wisconsin, on Saturday, July 19. Astronomer CEO Andy Byron resigned after the incident in Foxboro, Massachusetts, on Wednesday, July 16. The married head of the artificial intelligence firm and the company's human resources chief, Kristin Cabot, were s…
Jenks Bartender Behind Viral Coldplay ‘Kiss Cam’ Moment Revels In Fame Jenks Bartender Behind Viral Coldplay ‘Kiss Cam’ Moment Revels In Fame
Jenks Bartender Behind Viral Coldplay ‘Kiss Cam’ Moment Revels In Fame The woman who filmed the viral Coldplay kiss-cam moment at Gillette Stadium last week, capturing then-Astronomer CEO Andy Byron and Kristen Cabot's infamous moment, is from New Jersey. And she just so happens to be a bartender at Jenks Club, the Point Pleasant bar where scenes from MTV's "Jersey Shore" was filmed. Grace Springer was at the Massachusetts concert when she caught the now-viral clip that’s been splashed across social media and news sites ever since. As of Sunday, July 20, the TikTok video had garnered 114.8M views. Springer told the US Sun that she never intended to cause cont…
Tropical Chantal Brings Heavy Rain, Stifling Heat To Bergen County: Here's Timing Tropical Chantal Brings Heavy Rain, Stifling Heat To Bergen County: Here's Timing
Tropical Chantal Brings Heavy Rain, Stifling Heat To Bergen County: Here's Timing New Jersey is bracing for multiple rounds of dangerous weather as the remnants of Tropical Cyclone Chantal sweep through the region this week, the National Weather Service (NWS) warned Monday, July 7. A Flood Watch is in effect for much of the state from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday. Forecasters say locally heavy rain from scattered storms could dump 2 to 5 inches in some areas, especially in central and southern New Jersey. At 3 p.m., the NWS Mount Holly said storms have already started to develop across the region. “Scattered showers and thunderstorms developing today will be capable of pro…
$17M Scam Funded NJ Mini-Golf Buy-In, Lavish Life For PA Adviser: DOJ $17M Scam Funded NJ Mini-Golf Buy-In, Lavish Life For PA Adviser: DOJ
$17M Scam Funded NJ Mini-Golf Buy-In, Lavish Life For PA Adviser: DOJ A Main Line investment adviser stole millions from clients—including friends, relatives, and retirees—to bankroll a luxury lifestyle and buy into a Jersey Shore mini-golf course, the Federal Bureau of Investigation announced on Saturday, July 5.  Scott Mason, 66, of Gladwyne, was sentenced on Wednesday, June 25, 2025, to eight years in federal prison after pleading guilty to a sweeping fraud scheme that lasted over a decade. The Department of Justice says Mason stole more than $17 million while running his firm, Rubicon Wealth Management LLC, and never reported a cent to the IRS. Inste…
Philly Man Installed Hidden Cameras In Boardwalk Bathrooms: Ocean City Police Philly Man Installed Hidden Cameras In Boardwalk Bathrooms: Ocean City Police
Philly Man Installed Hidden Cameras In Boardwalk Bathrooms: Ocean City Police A 38-year-old Philadelphia man was arrested after installing hidden cameras inside a bathroom along a Jersey Shore boardwalk, authorities announced Friday, June 20. At 12:25 p.m., on Thursday, June 12, officers responded to the public bathrooms at 6th Street and the Boardwalk after a woman found a recording device inside one of the bathrooms, Ocean City police said. Officers discovered additional cameras in public bathrooms at 10th Street and 11th Street, police said. An investigation determined the suspect as Harold Perkins and he was arrested following a search of his home in Philadelphia…
Vinny Unveils AI Girlfriend — And She Looks Awfully Familiar Vinny Unveils AI Girlfriend — And She Looks Awfully Familiar
Vinny Unveils AI Girlfriend — And She Looks Awfully Familiar Vinny Guadagnino is going viral again, this time for making out with his “girlfriend” in a new Instagram reel. But here’s the twist: she’s not real. MTV's "Jersey Shore" star used artificial intelligence to generate the mystery woman, then posted a video kissing her.  View this post on Instagram A post shared by Vinny (@vinnyguadagnino) The reel hit 5 million views in just one day, and fans immediately noticed something familiar about the AI brunette. “Yo even AI knows it's supposed to be Angelina 😂😂😂,” one commenter wrote. Others chime…
'Jersey Shore' Star Ronnie Bringing Fist-Pumping, Ron Ron Juice To Hoboken Nightclub 'Jersey Shore' Star Ronnie Bringing Fist-Pumping, Ron Ron Juice To Hoboken Nightclub
'Jersey Shore' Star Ronnie Bringing Fist-Pumping, Ron Ron Juice To Hoboken Nightclub Vinny Guadagnino surprised fans by showing up at the first Hoboken Jersey Shore takeover, and now it’s Ronnie’s turn. Ronnie Ortiz-Magro is coming to Madd Hatter for "The Jersey Shore Takeover: Ronnie & Friends" on Saturday, July 12. The event begins 8 p.m. at 221 Washington St. Tickets start at $24.70, and if February's sold-out event is any indication, this one will be packed. The event promises DJ sets, drinks, and of course, plenty of classic Jersey Shore energy. Ronnie says he's ready to bring “fist pumping and Ron Ron juice” to the dance floor. Tickets are on sale now. Must…
Springsteen Cover Band Booted By Toms River Bar Over Bruce's Anti-Trump Comments, Member Says Springsteen Cover Band Booted By Toms River Bar Over Bruce's Anti-Trump Comments, Member Says
Springsteen Cover Band Booted By Toms River Bar Over Bruce's Anti-Trump Comments, Member Says A Bruce Springsteen cover band says The Boss' thoughts on Donald Trump is what got their upcoming gig at a Jersey Shore bar canceled. No Surrender was scheduled to perform as a Springsteen tribute act on Friday, May 30, at Riv's Tom River Hub, Guy Fleming, a member of the nine-piece band said on Facebook.  But that was before Bruce Springsteen made comments against President Donald Trump at a recent concert, calling his administration "corrupt, incompetent, and treasonous." "The owner contacted us after Bruce made comments that upset him," Fleming said. "The owner told us he didn’t wa…
Ocean Casino Resort Pumps $50M Into More Luxury Upgrades: Here's What's Coming Ocean Casino Resort Pumps $50M Into More Luxury Upgrades: Here's What's Coming
Ocean Casino Resort Pumps $50M Into More Luxury Upgrades: Here's What's Coming Ocean Casino Resort in Atlantic City is going big — again. The beachfront property announced a $50 million investment for 2025, bringing even more luxury suites, restaurants from top chefs, a new hologram-filled mini golf bar, and double the Asian gaming space, officials said. The upgrades are part of a $270 million transformation project that’s been in motion since 2018. Ocean will roll out more than 500 new Blu Rooms and Suites, capping off its complete hotel renovation. These beach-inspired rooms will feature oversized showers, marble floors, wet bars, and lounge space for hosting small…
Abington Creep Secretly Filmed Showering Relatives: Cops Abington Creep Secretly Filmed Showering Relatives: Cops
Abington Creep Secretly Filmed Showering Relatives: Cops A Pennsylvania man who was first arrested at the Jersey Shore last summer is now facing new charges after authorities say he secretly recorded a juvenile and an adult relative in various stages of undress. David Lyons, of Abington, PA surrendered to police on Tuesday, March 26, following an investigation by the Abington Township Police Department’s Special Victims Unit, officials said. It all started on July 21, 2024, when Lyons was arrested by the Beach Haven Police Department in New Jersey for allegedly recording a family member showering in an outdoor shower, according to police. During…
Vinny Guadagnino Swaps Late Nights For Long Runs: How He Crushed The NYC Half Vinny Guadagnino Swaps Late Nights For Long Runs: How He Crushed The NYC Half
Vinny Guadagnino Swaps Late Nights For Long Runs: How He Crushed The NYC Half Vinny Guadagnino is swapping club nights for clocked miles. The Jersey Shore star, 37, ran the United Airlines NYC Half Marathon on Sunday, March 16, and later sat down with Peloton coach Becs Gentry on the New York Road Runners "Set the Pace" podcast to talk all things running—Jersey style. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Becs Gentry (@becsgentry) Vinny Guadagnino crosses the finish line at the United Airlines NYC Half Marathon. New York Road Runners Guadagnino, a Staten Island native, said he didn’t take running ser…
Dave Portnoy’s Jersey Shore Pizza Tour: One Review Sparks Debate, Another Scores Big Dave Portnoy’s Jersey Shore Pizza Tour: One Review Sparks Debate, Another Scores Big
Dave Portnoy’s Jersey Shore Pizza Tour: One Review Sparks Debate, Another Scores Big Barstool Sports CEO Dave Portnoy has been making the rounds at the Jersey Shore, dishing out his famous One Bite pizza reviews at multiple pizzerias. Known for his no-nonsense approach to pizza rankings, Portnoy visited several shore spots in the batch of reviews dropping this week, drawing crowds of excited customers and loyal fans eager to see how their local favorites would fare. Here’s how the latest stops stacked up: Tramonto's Pizza (Ocean Township, NJ) – 7.7 Portnoy praised Tramonto’s for its good texture, no flop, and crispy thin crust—all elements he loves in a slice. The score? …
50+ MPH Winds, Thunderstorms To Slam NJ, PA: Here’s When It Hits 50+ MPH Winds, Thunderstorms To Slam NJ, PA: Here’s When It Hits
50+ MPH Winds, Thunderstorms To Slam NJ, PA: Here’s When It Hits A strong storm system will sweep across New Jersey and Pennsylvania on Wednesday, March 5, delivering damaging winds, torrential rain, and possible severe thunderstorms, according to the National Weather Service (NWS) Mount Holly. Wind gusts between 45 and 50 mph are expected across much of the region, with higher gusts nearing 60 mph possible along the Jersey Shore and Delmarva Peninsula, forecasters said. “The heavily populated I-95 corridor will finally experience the gusty winds on the final day of this multi-day episode on Wednesday, as the storm intensifies and moves into Canada,” Acc…
Avalon's Whitebrier Sold To Acclaimed Philadelphia Club Avalon's Whitebrier Sold To Acclaimed Philadelphia Club
Avalon's Whitebrier Sold To Acclaimed Philadelphia Club The rumors are true—Whitebrier, the legendary Avalon restaurant and nightlife hotspot, has been sold, marking the end of an era, its owners confirmed in a heartfelt Instagram post on Friday, Feb. 28. “With every ending is a new beginning,” the post began. “Rumors have been swirling around & I am here to confirm them. This post serves as our farewell.” The Whitebrier is now officially owned by the Philadelphia Union League, a move the former owners called “an incredible opportunity for them & the people of Avalon.” The PUL's website says it was voted the top city club in the country …
Vinny Guadagnino Coming To Madd Hatter Hoboken For 'Jersey Shore' Takeover Night Vinny Guadagnino Coming To Madd Hatter Hoboken For 'Jersey Shore' Takeover Night
Vinny Guadagnino Coming To Madd Hatter Hoboken For 'Jersey Shore' Takeover Night Get ready to GTL, Hoboken—Vinny Guadagnino is coming to town. MTV's "Jersey Shore" star will be hosting a massive party at The Madd Hatter on Friday, Feb. 28, where fans can expect a night of beats, drinks, and plenty of fist-pumping.  Doors open at 9 p.m., and the energy is expected to be off the charts. Early bird tickets are just $12, while general admission will run you $30. More inclusive packages are available for up to $300. Guadagnino, one of the OGs of MTV’s Jersey Shore, has built a career beyond Seaside Heights, dabbling in reality TV, fitness, and standup comedy. Now, he’…
PA Cooks Up Deal For Italian Pasta Maker's First US Facility In $12.5M Investment PA Cooks Up Deal For Italian Pasta Maker's First US Facility In $12.5M Investment
PA Cooks Up Deal For Italian Pasta Maker's First US Facility In $12.5M Investment An Italian company has chosen Pennsylvania as its first North American location to make its fettuccine, rigatoni, and other popular types of pasta. Il Pastaio will open a production facility in the Allenwood section of Gregg Township in Union County, Gov. Josh Shapiro announced at a groundbreaking ceremony on Thursday, Jan. 23. The governor said the Keystone State beat out neighboring New York and New Jersey for the $12.5 million project. The 71,300-square-foot center is expected to create at least 74 full-time jobs. "I’m competitive as hell, and from day one, I’ve made clear that I w…
Home State Advantage? This Manalapan Knockout Is Fighting For Love On 'The Bachelor' Home State Advantage? This Manalapan Knockout Is Fighting For Love On 'The Bachelor'
Home State Advantage? This Manalapan Knockout Is Fighting For Love On 'The Bachelor' A New Jersey boxing trainer is trading punches for petals as she steps into the national spotlight on the 29th season of ABC’s "The Bachelor. " View this post on Instagram A post shared by Alli Jo “JoJo” (@a.cup.of.jo_) Alli Jo, 30, who. hails from Manalapan and appears to work at the Shrewsbury Rumble gym, will be one of 25 women vying for the heart of Grant Ellis, a Newark native, when the season premieres on Monday, Jan. 27. With her bubbly and outgoing personality, Alli Jo is ready to pack a punch in her pursuit of true love. According to…
Longtime Lake Mohegan Firefighter Dies At 56: Remembered For Life Of Service Longtime Lake Mohegan Firefighter Dies At 56: Remembered For Life Of Service
Longtime Lake Mohegan Firefighter Dies At 56: Remembered For Life Of Service A Northern Westchester community is mourning the sudden loss of veteran firefighter and Hudson Valley resident Christopher Johanson, who dedicated his life to service and his family.  Johanson, a 24-year veteran firefighter with the Lake Mohegan Fire Department, passed away suddenly on Thursday, Dec. 26, at his home in Cold Spring at the age of 56, according to his obituary.  Johanson, badge number 61, joined the Lake Mohegan Fire Department in August 2000 and was most recently assigned to Station 2, the Jefferson Valley Firehouse.  In a memorial post on social media, t…
'Real Housewives' Star Is Latest Celeb To Dine At Greenwich Hotspot: 'Coziest Restaurant' 'Real Housewives' Star Is Latest Celeb To Dine At Greenwich Hotspot: 'Coziest Restaurant'
'Real Housewives' Star Is Latest Celeb To Dine At Greenwich Hotspot: 'Coziest Restaurant' A popular Fairfield County restaurant enjoyed a visit from a celebrity reality star of Bravo TV's "Real Housewives of New Jersey" over the Thanksgiving holiday. Housewives Danielle Cabral and her family stopped in to dine at Constantino’s Pasta Bowls in Greenwich during their travels up north for the holiday. The restaurant said Cabral and her family love spending time in the cozy environment enjoying appetizers, including fried calamari, mozzarella sticks, wings, and mozzarella Carozza.  They chose a restaurant favorite for their entrees: the spicy rigatoni in a bread bowl, Bang Bang…
$1M 'Living Shoreline' Grant To Improve Environment, Coastal Resilience In Avalon $1M 'Living Shoreline' Grant To Improve Environment, Coastal Resilience In Avalon
$1M 'Living Shoreline' Grant To Improve Environment, Coastal Resilience In Avalon A marina in Avalon will soon feature a $1 million “living shoreline,” combining nature and innovation to protect the Jersey Shore, officials said. A $1 million grant from the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation will fund the creation of a "living shoreline" at Avalon’s Bay Park Marina. The borough announced the funding in a Facebook post on Monday, Nov. 25. The project is part of a larger rehabilitation effort, which was expected to be completed by February 2026, to boost resiliency and environmental sustainability. "Avalon deeply appreciates the confidence of the National Fish…
Roy Rogers Opening In Cherry Hill, Making South Jersey Comeback After 40 Years Roy Rogers Opening In Cherry Hill, Making South Jersey Comeback After 40 Years
Roy Rogers Opening In Cherry Hill, Making South Jersey Comeback After 40 Years A fast-food chain known for its roast beef sandwiches and fried chicken will return to South Jersey, opening its first restaurant in the region in four decades, officials said. Roy Rogers Restaurants will open a new location in Cherry Hill in the spring of 2025, the company said in a news release. The chain signed a lease for a 3,300-square-foot space on Haddonfield Road. The company said the restaurant will be the only burger drive-thru on the busy road. "We could not be happier to bring our [U.S. Department of Agriculture] choice top round roast beef, juicy burgers, and fresh, …
Manahawkin Teen Olivia James Dies After Months-Long Cancer Battle: 'Safe Dancing With Angels' Manahawkin Teen Olivia James Dies After Months-Long Cancer Battle: 'Safe Dancing With Angels'
Manahawkin Teen Olivia James Dies After Months-Long Cancer Battle: 'Safe Dancing With Angels' A 15-year-old girl who lives at the Jersey Shore has died months after being diagnosed with cancer. Olivia "Livi" McConaghy, of Manahawkin, died peacefully on Friday, Oct. 4, according to her obituary on the Thos. L. Shinn Funeral Home website. A GoFundMe launched by Tracey Slattery in June for Livi's family around the time of her diagnosis had raised $69,000 as of press time. The campaign says Livi is a former gymnast and volleyball enthusiast who loves to surf and swim at the beach. Her battle began last March, when she began experiencing dizziness and weakness in her arm, the campa…
Ron Jon Surf Shop To Close Ocean City Location: 'Thank You All' Ron Jon Surf Shop To Close Ocean City Location: 'Thank You All'
Ron Jon Surf Shop To Close Ocean City Location: 'Thank You All' A popular surf shop chain founded on the Jersey Shore is shutting down its Ocean City store after three years of business. Ron Jon Surf Shop will close its location on the corner of Asbury Avenue and East Eighth Street, the store announced in a Facebook post on Wednesday, Sept. 18. The shop opened in 2021 and its last day will be Sunday, Oct. 6. "We would like to take this opportunity to thank the residents of Ocean City for welcoming us and thank our Ocean City team for their loyalty and commitment," the store posted. We would also like to express our appreciation to our custome…
Portnoy Gifts Fan Buffalo Chicken Slice During Review Of Jersey Shore Pizzeria Portnoy Gifts Fan Buffalo Chicken Slice During Review Of Jersey Shore Pizzeria
Portnoy Gifts Fan Buffalo Chicken Slice During Review Of Jersey Shore Pizzeria Buffalo chicken pizza isn't Dave Portnoy's taste. And neither is a floppy crust. The Barstool CEO, continuing his "One Bite" review stint along the Jersey Shore stopped by Salerno's in Hazlet. The Bethany Road pizzeria threw in a free slice of buffalo chicken, but Portnoy made it abundantly clear, it's not his thing. So much so that he gave it to a nearby fan. Portnoy ultimately gave the pizza 7.3, deducting points for a floppy crust, but the fan reviewed his free slice of buffalo chicken: 8.3.
Pizza? At A Brewery? Here's How Portnoy Scored Pies At This NJ Beer Spot Pizza? At A Brewery? Here's How Portnoy Scored Pies At This NJ Beer Spot
Pizza? At A Brewery? Here's How Portnoy Scored Pies At This NJ Beer Spot The Jersey Shore pizza tour continues. At a brewery. Barstool Sports CEO Dave Portnoy stopped by Alternate Ending Beer Co. in Aberdeen to try its pies. To be clear, the kitchen is run by Talula's, an Asbury Park-based restaurant whose website touts sourdough pizza. Portnoy, on the second stop of his "One Bite" review tour, said the pie was Detroit-style, and more of a winter pizza. "It looks heavy, it is heavy," he said. "It's good stuff — it's heavy." His final score? 7.2.
Luxury Hotel Replacing 3 Motels In Jersey Shore Borough Long-Reputed As Party Town Luxury Hotel Replacing 3 Motels In Jersey Shore Borough Long-Reputed As Party Town
Luxury Hotel Replacing 3 Motels In Jersey Shore Borough Long-Reputed As Party Town A Jersey Shore town that gained a reputation for being one of the best places to party while down the shore is getting a rebrand. And it's in part due to a luxury hotel set to replace three of the motels in Seaside Heights that haven't exactly been helping the family-friendly atmosphere. In a 6-0 vote last month, Seaside Heights council members approved the designation of a Boston-based redeveloper for the hotel, to be built on the Lincoln Avenue and Ocean Terrace lots where Dry Dock, Glendale, and Surfside motels currently stand. The firm, 6M Development, shared a brief description of the…