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Gillian's Pier Rezoned for Hotel | Wilmington News
Ocean City’s council just voted to rezone the historic Gillian’s Wonderland Pier site — a beloved Jersey Shore landmark that shuttered last year amid financial strain — paving the way for a proposed 252-room hotel by Icona Resorts. While supporters see the move as a shot in the arm for tourism, critics like Ocean City 2050 call it a “strategic blunder,” arguing the council skipped key steps and plan to sue. The next phase involves drafting development rules and public hearings — with locals divided over whether this new hotel will revitalize the boardwalk or erase its charm. Listen in…
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