Is The Jersey Shore losing its family-friendly atmosphere?

As a lifelong resident of the Jersey Shore, I have both good and bad memories when it comes to the summer season. Since it’s always easier to talk about the negative, let’s begin with the positives.

For one, the weather is warm and the days are long. And let’s be honest, who doesn’t love that about the summer season? I know I love it.

Another positive is that our great New Jersey businesses are open. Now it’s not that they’re not open during the off-season, as some are year-round businesses. But a vast majority of the boardwalks and beaches are only open now, and it’s great to see.

With that said, there are differences between some of the off-season crowds when compared to the summer ones. Yes, the Shore region makes more money now, but that’s only part of…