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The Great 08087 Written By: Donna T. Wilson

Welcome to the place that I love, The Great 08087. Little Egg
Harbor Township is not only fi lled with history, it is full of families
that have been coming here for years and years to enjoy their
*Peace* of the Jersey Shore. Years ago, in approximately 1959,
streets and lagoons were made and development began. You
could own a bungalow with 2 or 3 bedrooms and a carport. The
homes were actually built in a warehouse right on Radio Road.
There was nothing better than the fun in the sun in Mystic Island.
Mystic Island’s vision was to become a resort community. A
place to come, relax and enjoy time with family and friends. Just
imagine the weekends when all of the neighbors came down
to their “Shore House”. We had a community pool, waterfront
homes, boating, a community golf course, bathing beach and a
small amusement park.

The old golf course is now a forest preservation area located
on Radio Road just over the bridge on what was once known as
Oceanview and is now known as Osborn Island.

We also had a Boatel, a place for boaters to dock and rest
and grab a bite to eat. The property later became an Italian
Restaurant known as The Rotunda. I remember having pizza
there as a child, sitting at the table with the view of the water.
Today this circular building is the Living Waters Christian Center.

What was once made to be a resort community has become a
wonderful place to raise a family for some and is still a wonderful
place to weekend and vacation. Here’s to the Great 08087!

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