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Queen Latifah's Colts Neck Estate Still On Market

It's been eight months, but Queen Latifah's gorgeous Colts Neck estate is still on the market. The rapper turned actress put the opulent home up for sale in January.

With a now-reduced price tag of $2,349,999, the estate boasts 7,000 sq. ft. of open living space with 6 bedrooms and 9+ acres of land that includes a heated infinity pool. You can view it here.

Queen Latifah (her real name is Dana Owens) now spends a good part of her time in Los Angeles, where she hosts her own talk show. Latifah, who has starred in the movie Chicago and TV show Living Single, is a native New Jerseyan who was born in Newark. Her biggest album to date has been 2007's Trav'lin' Light.

She bought the home, which has 5 bathrooms and 3 half baths, for $2.14 million…

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Sure Signs You're From New Jersey

Those born and raised in the Garden State can certainly relate to the following signs you're from New Jersey and are more than proud to be a New Jerseyan:

1. You are well aware that the Statue of Liberty is in New Jersey, not New York, and you've climbed to the top at least once.

2. You know what jug handles are and you loathe them in a big way

3. You know just about all the actors in the "Jersey Shore" TV show are not actually from the Jersey Shore.

4. You have been to a couple of the places shown in the opening theme of "The Sopranos".

5. You have been to many diners, with at least a few of them boasting shiny exteriors.

6. Instead of asking "Where do you live?" you ask "What exit?"

7. You eat pork roll, not Taylor ham.

8. You…

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Transform Your Jersey Shore Luxury Home With An Amazing Outdoor Kitchen

One thing more and more luxury home owners in New Jersey are incorporating in their residences is an outdoor kitchen. Especially for those with an oceanfront view having an outdoor kitchen is a great way to entertain guests, take advantage of the pool and keep the mess to the outside of your home!

These days an outdoor kitchen can be just like having a second kitchen. Appliances you can add to make a stunning outdoor kitchen apart of your Bay Head home include:

• Refrigerator
• Wood-fired pizza oven
• Large Grill
• Countertops
• Kitchen Knife Set
• Sink/wet bar
• Tiki bar
• Stovetop
• Dishwasher

Having a nice outdoor kitchen means you can spend more time entertaining and less time running back and forth between the indoors and…

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Beat the Heat with Jersey Shore Craft Beers

Among the things you can count on with summer in full swing down on the Jersey Shore are sun, sand and beating the heat with Jersey Shore craft beers.

New Jersey has many craft brewers making some outstanding seasonal brews including Artisan's Brewery & Italian Grill in Toms River and the East Coast Beer Company, who craft the popular Beach Haus beers. East Coast will be setting up a new shop in Belmar on Main Street.

East Coast Beer Company, which is currently located in Point Pleasant Beach, has a big summer hit with its Beach Haus Classic American Pilsner. The recipe is inspired by early German immigrants who brought the old-country brewing methods and used them with ingredients found in the United States. To that end, Beach Haus Pilsner…

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Stunning Mantoloking Oceanfront Home For Sale

With 88 feet of prime beachfront, this stunning Mantoloking single-family home offers luxury and oceanfront living in one of the best locations in all of Ocean County.

This home includes 4,078 sq. ft. of living space with seven bedrooms and six and a half bathrooms. The living rooms is perfect for relaxing and entertaining with its double-height ceiling and gorgeous wood crossbeams. A fireplace will help keep the chill off in the fall and winter months. Two lovely sets of stairs with elegant wood-topped glass railing lead to the upper level bedrooms and sitting area.

You'll notice the private master bedroom boasts incredible ocean and bay views. It has two walk-in closets along with a lovely ensuite that includes a whirlpool tub as well as a…

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Monmouth County Beaches Fully Restored

Almost two years after Hurricane Sandy struck New Jersey, officials are declaring the Monmouth County beaches as fully restored and in better shape than they were before the devastating superstorm hit on Oct. 29, 2012, and wreaked havoc on the state's 127-mile coast.

With repairing the beaches, the goal was twofold: To regenerate the vital tourism industry as well as protect property and people from future storms. Work by the Army Corps of Engineers finished in late June for Monmouth County, completing a massive stretch of widened beachfront from the Manasquan Inlet up to Sandy Hook. Officials say the renovated beaches are in better shape now than before Sandy after close to 8 million cubic yards of sand was moved ashore with a pricetag of $109…

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July 4 Point Pleasant Beach Celebrations & Jersey Shore Fireworks

With the July 4, 2014 Independence Day weekend fast approaching, we have put together a list of all the big fireworks displays and other fun activities going on in the Jersey Shore area from Toms River to Spring Lake. The early weather forecast is calling for showers in the area for Friday, July 4 but it should clear up nicely for the rest of the weekend.

Mantoloking

9 a.m. Friday, July 4. Mantoloking Yacht Club, 1 Downer Ave. Officials are gearing up for a very festive 4th of July celebration with activities for kids and adults of all ages culminating in a gala family dinner. Phone 732-892-6281 for more details.

Point Pleasant Beach

One of the bigger events on the Shore, Jenkinson’s Boardwalk at Point Pleasant Beach will stage 2 fireworks…

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Best Free New Jersey Attractions On or Near The Shore

Who says you get nothing for free? If you're looking for fun things to spend the day doing around the Jersey Shore that are FREE, read on!

Atlantic City Historical Museum

Open daily and free to the public, the Atlantic City Historical Museum is located on the Garden Pier at South New Jersey Avenue & Boardwalk. The museum is a great place to learn about Atlantic City's sometimes nefarious history and the real-life "Nucky" Thompson from HBO's Boardwalk Empire.

Sea Girt Lighthouse

The famed Sea Girt Lighthouse was host to the first radio beacon used in a shore installation in America. First opened in 1896. Today visitors can explore what was the last East Coast shore lighthouse built with an integral keeper's residence.

Cattus Island County…

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Top-10 Best Bars Along The Jersey Shore

1. Bar Anticipation in Lake Como

Bar Anticipation is a rocking place to be on a Tuesday night during the summer, which is why it's in the top-10 best bars along the Jersey Shore. You'll find great bands on Fridays, along with DJ and dancing on Saturdays. Bar Anticipation has a massive outdoor bar.

2. Martell's Tiki Bar on the boardwalk in Point Pleasant Beach

One of the best known bars in all of New Jersey! Martell's boasts an indoor restaurant, outdoor raw bar, a food court along with an outdoor bar overlooking the beach. During the summer you will almost always find live music during the day and almost every night. There is a stage on the pier which always helps bring in a great crowd.

3. D'Jais in Belmar Beach

D'Jais is one of the…

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LISTED / SOLD in 30 Days! 1051 Ocean Avenue in Mantoloking

Shawn Clayton proud to announce that 1051 Ocean Avenue in Mantoloking is under contract in just 30 days!

1051 Ocean Avenue offers 470' of warm sands right on the ocean, on the market for $2.695m. Exceptional location to design and build the next Mansion on the beach.   

 For more information about Mantoloking homes and unique properties for sale, contract Shawn Clayton at 732-779-4607 or private message at shawn@claytonandclayton.com  

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