on May 12 at Jim Whelan Boardwalk Hall. We're told that Bart Blatstein had no role in his daughter's upcoming space at Revel, which was designed by Leigh herself. PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- He's the developer behind some of Philadelphia's most vibrant neighborhoods and changing the way we look at Atlantic. For more information, go to Developer Bart Blatstein floats $3 billion plan for ex-airport in Atlantic City. , headed by CEO Bart Blatstein. A person familiar with the deal said Blatstein and Steelman agreed to pay $2. , Bart Blatstein, said: “There is nothing I love more as a grandfather than watching my grandkids play and have fun. 5M in additional funding for BART police will go toward raises, recruitingIn a unanimous vote on Thursday, BART board members decided to allocate additional budget to its police force. "We. Land-based. ET. Bart Blatstein, breaking news, Caesars Atlantic City, New Jersey, new owner Rob Schwartz, the old Million Dollar Pier. , and Atlantic City Mayor Marty Small Sr. 30, 2023, 9:28 p. J. Jones Lang LaSalle. (M. ATLANTIC CITY, N. Published Jan. The property had been owned for the last five years by a partnership involving Volpe and Bart Blatstein, another Philadelphia real estate developer. Jersey Digs broke the news about the waterpark in June 2020, with the facility gaining approval later that year. Nov. Jul 28, 2017. Contact: 609-272-7237. But property owner Bart Blatstein has even. Showboat's owner and CEO of Tower Investments, Inc. Bart Blatstein has unveiled an alternative plan (l. ” Compl. is owned by John Galdo. , to announce their companies, Post. On November 2, 2023, at the Showboat in Atlantic City, owner Bart Blatstein opens up a new component to his entertainment destination with a pickleball court, the first of its kind on the boardwalk. The groundbreaking for the year-round, 103,000-square-foot waterpark is set to take place Jan. May 12, 2023. Blatstein reports that the ISLAND waterpark will be the largest indoor waterpark in the world. It's a new hand in the competition for Philadelphia's second casino license with some familiar names, a few new ideas, and a city anxious to see how the chips may land. June 23, 2023 / 2:45 PM EDT / AP. On June 21, 2019, the Friends of Rittenhouse Square president Bart Blatstein, and his wife, Jil Blatstein hosted a VIP party for the Young Friends of Rittenhouse Square at their home. He set a goal: Make $15,000 in the first year. This is the world's largest indoor beachfront waterpark and a destination. A mock up table setting in view as Atlantic City Mayor Mart Small Sr. Image courtesy of Island Waterpark. Blatstein pledged to give a $1 million gift, half of which will be taken from his estate when he dies. ET. Bart Blatstein has settled litigation involving a high-profile site at South Broad Street and Washington Avenue in Philadelphia and subsequently closed on purchasing the property for. cut the ribbon for Lucky Snake at Showboat in Atlantic City, Friday, May 14, 2021. The waterpark has been touted as a “game changer” for Atlantic City, and follows several failed attempts by. But it was perfect for what Bart Blatstein is. Columbus Blvd. Oct 8, 2021, 11:30 AM By Francisco Alvarado Save article A Philly developer and his wife paid $5. Tower Investment CEO Bart Blatstein told the Philadelphia Business Journal that Giant will occupy some of the 35,000 square feet of retail space for the project. and owner of Showboat Atlantic City, announces a joint venture plan to develop a $3 billion large-scale residential community at Bader Field n. Blatstein says he's meeting with neighborhood groups before moving forward but one neighbor who's enthusiastic about Blatstein's ownership of the 5. Morton A. A day-glo mini-golf game sits inside the soon-to-open Lucky Snake arcade Wednesday, April 21, 2021, at the former Showboat casino in Atlantic City, N. Absolutely. Last March, the un-elected Atlantic County Improvement Authority agreed to borrow $97 million to build a private water park next to the Showboat in Atlantic City. The litigation was eventually settled and Blatstein closed in 2017 on buying the block-sized parcel for $20. Stockton University will sell the former Showboat Casino Hotel for $22 million to Tower Investments, Inc. Blatstein is building. Maybe a few more crumbs of support from the CRDA. A clear retractable roof designed to withstand hurricanes and sea salt will allow a $100 million oceanfront waterpark in Atlantic City, N. Bader Field is owned by the city of Atlantic City but its future. Adelman’s longtime friend Michael Rubin, whose daughter is close friends with one. Blatstein got a $22. Cedar Realty Trust's sale of Quartermaster Plaza is part of an unwinding of its holdings. ATLANTIC CITY, N. It will be called CASA MAR. The Business Journal confirmed Campus Apartments CEO and 76ers minority owner David Adelman, real estate developer Bart Blatstein and politician-turned-filmmaker Sam Katz as investors. Share on Facebook; Share on Twitter; Philadelphia and Atlantic City, New Jersey Developer Bart Blatstein has written an appeal to Governor Phil Murphy, Lieutenant Governor Sheila Oliver, Atlantic City Mayor Marty Small, with a copy. Blatstein also said “I would fail” if the venue were going to be like Xfinity Live! Shots fired, Bart. "We. “He warned me he was selling it,” Up said. ATLANTIC CITY — After a scrapped grand opening due to issues with state permits, the Island Waterpark in Atlantic City opened Tuesday, three days earlier than the most recent announced date, developer Bart Blatstein said. Bart Blatstein is not a 21st century Barnum selling hokum, but a savvy businessperson with the chops, the capital and track record to back up this bold venture. Actually, Bart Blatstein, CEO of Tower Investments Inc. According to Bloomberg, “It is rare for borrowers in the municipal-bond market to change underwriters just as a deal is set to price”. He lives at Rittenhouse Square. Blatstein announced a joint venture with fellow Philadelphia-based developer Post Brothers to create a new $3-billion neighborhood within Atlantic City referred to as “Casa Mar. On Jan 12, 2022. Blatstein cut the “ribbon” — or, in this case, two braids knotted together from the wigs. He did not divulge the sale price. The owner of Atlantic City’s Showboat hotel plans to build a $100 million year-round indoor water park next to it and will break ground in August, he said Wednesday. Bank OZK and Starwood Property Trust provided the debt, with the lenders providing $250 million and $110 million in senior and mezzanine financing respectively, and the remaining $40 million being invested by sponsorship. Bart Blatstein's Tower Investments is proposing a 245-unit apartment building on an existing surface parking lot near Temple University wedged in between several other of the company’s developments. The Island Water park at Showboat is Bart Blatstein’s $100 million vision for Atlantic City. Jones Lang LaSalle is part of the Real Estate industry, and located in Illinois, United States. On Monday, March 18, 2019, Bart Blatstein, owner of the hotel, said he is moving forward with plans to. just behind the AMC movie theater. Bart Blatstein’s Tower Investments has sold a controlling interest in its Piazza at Schmidt’s and Liberties Walk at Schmidt’s to Kushner Cos. 4 acre plot is designer Elisabeth Garson. That’s really the inspiration behind the mind-blowing experience that Showboat Resort brings to the boardwalk. 2 weeks ago. VIP guests mingled with mermaids as Atlantic City’s $100 million water park made a handsome first impression. Listen to this article 4 min. J. The market value for the roughly acre-sized site — which may differ from a private appraisal — is just north of $2. The complex also typified life in the area, around Oxford Circle, where Blatstein grew up. Blatstein bought the Showboat in Atlantic City in 2015 for $22 million. The Showboat Atlantic City Hotel is located right along the boardwalk in a New Jersey town Credit: Island Waterpark at AC. If a presentation by Blatstein and his partners on Monday can be believed, “Casa Mar. ET Gladwyne-raised Jenna Leigh Blatstein, the designer-daughter of local real estate developer Bart Blatstein, is set to open her first. That would give Atlantic City 10 casinos, nearing the total of 12. Bart Blatstein, the man behind some of Philadelphia's biggest (and, sometimes, controversial) redevelopments, has plans to bring another chain (or several) to the corridor at North Broad and. Based on its size and normal building costs, several contractors estimated that Blatstein's mansion had to set him back between $8 million and $16 million. By contrast, Philly-based developer Bart Blatstein, who bought nearby Showboat for $23 million this year, has quietly and methodically moved to re-open the hotel portion of the facility. Bart Blatstein uses hedge clippers to cut the ceremonial ribbon, in this case the hair of two mermaid models. m. They have 2 children. Blatstein, who last year reopened the former Showboat casino as a non-gambling hotel, has added land nearby as part of the. Founder and CEO. Blatstein had been working with another grocer at the time. J. Philadelphia developer Bart Blatstein take part in groundbreaking ceremony for a $100 million year-round indoor water park on Wednesday, Jan. Tower, owned by Bart Blatstein, sold the 236K SF center along with the nearby 142K SF Columbus Crossing center for a combined $75M in 2003, and it bought Riverview Plaza back for $34M. Blatstein paid $23 million for a property that he described as "two million square feet of fixer upper. The parcels included Garden Pier; a four acre parcel on block 61 next to Showboat Hotel; and the third package included several lots in block 80 along the Inlet. J. Over the last 20 years, several developers have proposed waterparks only to see those plans not materialize. CASA MAR proposed rendering by Bart Blatstein & Post Brothers at the current Bader Field in Atlantic City. Scroll. 7 million from Caesars Entertainment, and reopened it as The. But it was abruptly called off late. Comments. Absolutely. It's only been about a year since Showboat Hotel owner Bart Blatstein broke ground on a $100 million indoor water park in Atlantic City, but as seen on Wednesday, the structure seems to have made. The development — called Broad and Washington for now — will be constructed over several phases, with Bank OZK and. Developer Bart Blatstein has acquired the final parcel in an assemblage of Atlantic City properties stretching three blocks inland from his Showboat hotel. Related: Presidential City apartment complex. ”. 26, 2022, 10:54 a. That’s the leading question about developer Bart Blatstein’s latest flight of fancy for Atlantic City. 4, 2023, 1:53 p. Blatstein calls what he is doing in Atlantic City “his last crazy,” meaning as he gets older, he has one more crazy project that he would like to see change a city just like he did in Philadelphia. The Cruzes from Philadelphia heard about the reopening from his brother who lives in Atlantic City. 21, 2022, in Atlantic City, N. 7 million. (AP) — Stockton University said Friday it is selling the former Showboat casino to Philadelphia developer Bart Blatstein for $22 million. Understanding Bart Blatstein's impact on Philadelphia is easy: He's the most creative developer this city has seen in a. Philadelphia developer Bart Blatstein said he hopes to make the former casino a non-gambling. Blatstein is building. Philadelphia developer Bart Blatstein broke ground Wednesday on a $100 million indoor water park on the Atlantic City Boardwalk that is designed to give families a. The building is being developed by Bart Blatstein’s Tower Investments of Philadelphia. Published Jul. Read more Elizabeth Robertson. The deadline to submit a bid is January 11, 2024. m. by Jake Blumgart. J. " Atlantic city was "broke," he said. The third of four Atlantic City casinos that shut down in 2014 could soon offer gambling. that Bart Blatstein redeveloped for the city, and is expected to complete the. Attorneys for the developer presented the Super. It's only been about a year since Showboat Hotel owner Bart Blatstein broke ground on a $100 million indoor water park in Atlantic City, but as seen on Wednesday, the structure seems to have made. The announcement comes three days after Stockton. Jil A Blatstein, Ryan Blatstein, and three other persons are connected to this place. Bart Blatstein, CEO of Tower Investments Inc. Bart Blatstein, the Philadelphia developer who runs the Showboat as a hotel that does not offer gambling, applied Tuesday for a state tax credit to help finance the water park. 21, 2022, a joint proposal to. Bart Blatstein, the Philadelphia developer who runs the Showboat as a hotel that does not offer gambling, applied Tuesday for a state tax credit. 21, 2022, in Atlantic City, N. ATLANTIC CITY, N. Bart Blatstein, CEO of Tower Investments, Inc. Related: Presidential City apartment complex. New Orleans, Mardi Gras. She is a successful entrepreneur. , asked Gov. 12, 2022 in Atlantic City, N. m. The new $100 million Island Water Park opening June 30 at Showboat Hotel in Atlantic City. Bart Blatstein offers a first look inside ‘grandiose’ Island Waterpark in A. Location. Lucky Snake is a family. m. Pennsport doesn’t want gas pumps on the Delaware River waterfront. Blatstein calls what he is doing in Atlantic City “his last crazy,” meaning as he gets older, he has one more crazy project that he would like to see change a city just like he did in Philadelphia. Lucky Snake is a family. Developer Bart Blatstein has plenty of experience with both. General admission tickets to the $100 million indoor Boardwalk attraction were being. Michael Pestronk, left, Bart Blatstein, center, and Matthew Pestronk, right leave the stage after a news conference Monday, Nov. 12-09-1954 is his birth date. , and Atlantic City Mayor Marty Small Sr. Tower Place is the first luxury apartment building on North Broad Street by Bart Blatstein's Tower Investments Inc. When Philadelphia developer Bart Blatstein opened the Piazza in 2009, the 414-unit building was seen as the epitome of new development for a specific type of new Philadelphians: those fresh out of college with money to spend. Bart Blatstein, owner of the Island Waterpark at Showboat, celebrates its opening with a plunge down one of the slides. J. 127,978 sq ft (11,889. , a statement was emailed from. Parke fire on July 10, 2012 destroyed a complex of connected buildings that had two different owners: 1118-1130 N Front St. In a swift turn of events, developer Bart Blatstein has postponed the opening of his Island Waterpark at the Showboat Hotel. , headed by CEO Bart Blatstein. Blatstein also owns several projects in. C. Bart Blatstein, the Philadelphia developer who owns the property, joined local officials this week to break ground on the 103,000-square-foot venue, which will occupy the New Jersey Avenue beach block lot next to Showboat. Bart Blatstein is interviewed by Philly’s Channel 10. Blatstein spent many happy times in AC growing up and. Broad Project Stalls with ZBA. Morton Klein is a child of Holocaust survivors, born in a displaced persons camp in Gunzberg, Germany. 12, 2012, 12:44 p. With hopes of becoming a doctor dashed, and making only $11,000 a year at PHA, Blatstein was eager to find a way forward. ET. Bart Blatstein, whose company bought Showboat from Stockton University in January, said Thursday that the first guests are set to start checking in to the 852-room hotel at 3 p. The deal, approved by the university Wednesday and set to close in November, rids Stockton of a property it once thought would be its long-sought urban satellite campus, but which brought the suburban university nothing but trouble. m. The Business Journal confirmed Campus Apartments CEO and 76ers minority owner David Adelman, real estate developer Bart Blatstein and politician-turned-filmmaker Sam Katz as investors. Prior to forming LaunchVegas, Abouzeid worked in various senior capacities at Las Vegas Sands, Wynn Resorts and the NHL’s Vegas Golden Knights. He said entry-level units would be “in the teens, under $2,000” and affordable for a first-year teacher, in his view. The university held two ceremonies, one at 10 a. It is owned by developer Bart Blatstein. —Bart Blatstein, Tower Investments CEO and Showboat Owner . Philadelphia-based developer and Tower CEO Bart Blatstein, who holds a long-term lease on the pier through Caesars Entertainment Corp. Philadelphia developer Bart Blatstein provided an alternative take on what to do with Bader Field. The Showboat opened as a casino hotel in 1987 and closed in 2014; the hotel reopened in 2016. m. After a number of near misses, the long vacant McIlhenny mansion has a new owner: Bart Blatstein. m. It will be owned by Bart Blatstein. 5. Blatstein added: “In terms of the design, the scale,. 1 million loan from WSFS Bank in September after carving up the. People doubted Bart Blatstein. Zoning board chair Frank DiCicco smirked. Blatstein is seeking approval from the Casino Reinvestment Development. Plans also recently fell through for a Super Wawa proposed at 1401 S. Blatstein, who runs Philadelphia-based Tower Investments, now has plans to transform the 1,300-room hotel totaling 1. Current employment is stated as Clerical/White Collar. Let the good times roll up! The former casino floor, at 100,000 contiguous square feet, is the largest private convention floor in Atlantic City, Blatstein says. “It was magical,” says Blatstein. An aquarium and a giant Ferris wheel already draw some families, but Atlantic City remains far more geared to adult gamblers. — Philadelphia developer Bart Blatstein broke ground Wednesday on a $100 million indoor water park on the Atlantic City Boardwalk that is designed to give families a year. Published Jun. Related: Developer Bart Blatstein buys Piers 38 and 40 along the Delaware River. Deem Enterprises has already proposed a $2. But on Wednesday, Blatstein led a ceremonial groundbreaking for what he promised will be a water park like no other in the world. Bart Blatstein, CEO of Tower Investments, Inc. Construction started Monday. The developer dropped an appeal in. Blatstein bought the former Boardwalk volleyball court on New Jersey Avenue for $3. Island Waterpark, a $100 million endeavor by Philadelphia developer Bart Blatstein, is set to open June 30 in Atlantic City as one of the area's few non-gambling tourist hotspots. J. That leaves the Caesars Entertainment threesome, with Caesars Atlantic City (-3%) and Tropicana Atlantic City (-13%) all knotted up at $19. J. Four years after the former Boardwalk casino hotel received local approval to convert 400 guestrooms into 264 residential units, owner Bart Blatstein is doubling down on his residential bet. Bart Blatstein said Janney would still be part of the transaction. Bart Blatstein, the developer of Island Waterpark in Atlantic City, celebrated his latest project — what he calls the “world’s largest” oceanfront water park — with family and friends at. Bart Blatstein, CEO of Tower, called Monday for “an open, transparent process” to seek developers for the site. Philadelphia Business Journal first reported that. Bart Blatstein is a true Philadelphian who was born, raised and has always worked in the city. Oct 8, 2021, 11:30 AM By Francisco Alvarado Save article A Philly developer and his wife paid $5. (AP) — Stockton University said Friday it is selling the former Showboat casino to Philadelphia developer Bart Blatstein for $22 million. Philadelphia developer Bart Blatstein said he hopes to make the former casino a non-gambling. Blatstein is a Philadelphia developer who owns Showboat in Atlantic City as a non-casino hotel. 5 m 2) [2] Casino type. On July 7, Atlantic City will be home to the world's largest beachfront indoor waterpark, according to Showboat Hotel owner and Tower Investments CEO Bart Blatstein. PHILADELPHIA When Bart Blatstein, a local strip-mall developer, acquired an abandoned brewery a few miles from Center City nearly a decade ago, the artists who had gravitated to the. ) for the site: a housing development, hotel and school. The $50 million dollar renovation project will be completed just in time for the grand opening of the $100 million. DEEM plan features 423 condo units encircling the track, and another 372 apartments and 34 townhomes along Albany Avenue, many for rent. Since Blatstein’s purchase, Lucky Snake at Showboat, said to be the state’s largest arcade, opened there in 2021. The SEC also accuses Verne of hiding Ownable’s losses through $5 million in “Ponzi-like” payments to reassure some investors, so he could attract new ones. Mega-developer Bart Blatstein has been talking about his huge Atlantic City waterpark for a long, long time. As the state of New Jersey has full oversight of Atlantic City, this is not a decision that the local government can make without state approval. 21, 2022, a joint proposal to. Blatstein is building. Developer Bart Blatstein has acquired the final parcel in an assemblage of Atlantic City properties stretching three blocks inland from his Showboat hotel at the Boardwalk. cut the ribbon for Lucky Snake at Showboat in Atlantic City, Friday, May 14, 2021. He spoke with GGB. Bart Blatstein will soon make changes to his Rittenhouse digs. Bart Blatstein told The Associated Press on Tuesday he has sold the Playground pier complex to a subsidiary of Caesars Entertainment. Bart Blatstein, of Tower Investments, center, and brothers Matthew Pestronk, right, and Michael Pestronk, left — founders of Post Brothers — presented on Nov. The property, aimed to offer the city. As it turns out, the $100 million indoor water park that Philadelphia developer Bart Blatstein is pursuing at a. “You only have one chance to make a first impression. PRESENT. As families flock to. 30, 2023, 9:28 p. m. J. J. I've decided to open ISLAND Waterpark on (Friday) July 7. Developed by Tower Investments owner Bart Blatstein, Island Waterpark will be the largest indoor beachfront waterpark in the world. 99M Related: NoLibs site approved for 7-story. You could start with Bart Blatstein, the first mega-developer to take a chance on the blighted, bombed-out neighborhood, in the. The property is owned by Philadelphia-based developer Bart Blatstein, who acquired the non-casino hotel from Stockton University in 2016 for $23 million. On November 2, 2023, at the Showboat in Atlantic City, owner Bart Blatstein opens up a new component to his entertainment destination with a pickleball court, the first of its kind on the boardwalk. ET ATLANTIC CITY — The Island Waterpark, developer Bart Blatstein’s $100 million game changer for this resort town, did not open as. (M. November 21, 2022. NBC Universal, Inc. Bart Blatstein, CEO of Tower Investments, Inc. Blatstein says he's meeting with neighborhood groups before moving forward but one neighbor who's enthusiastic about Blatstein's ownership of the 5. But they also said the plan doesn't offer enough parking, and some also criticized. Bart Blatstein's Tower Investments is proposing a 245-unit apartment building on an existing surface parking lot near Temple University wedged in between several other of the company’s developments. Atlantic City Mayor Marty Small Sr. Atlantic City’s ISLAND Waterpark. Guests enjoyed crafted cocktails and lite bites before heading to the annual Soirée on the Square, which benefits Rittenhouse Square's maintenance, preservation and beautification. Bart Blatstein’s vision for transforming Atlantic City from a gambling-centric destination to a diverse entertainment hub is becoming a reality. That time Bart was 61 and Jil was 59 years old. This is the world's largest indoor beachfront waterpark and. ) In other cases, he made promised investments, then sold them, and pocketed shareholders. Mr. Bart Blatstein, CEO of Philadelphia-based Tower Investments Inc. Bart Blatstein, long identified with Northern Liberties’ development boom, has all but left the trendy neighborhood after selling a controlling stake in a project he’d planned on land beside his Piazza at Schmidts complex. Construction began on the 120,000 square foot endeavor. Philly's Bart Blatstein buying more land in Atlantic City. Today, it’s owned by Joe Volpe and Bart Blatstein, who bought the property for $3 million in August 2015 and have plans to turn the site into an events space with a banquet hall, restaurants, guest rooms, and surface parking. Updated 1:44 p. Related: SEPTA to disclose list of. Through his vision and steady guidance, Tower Investments Inc. Phil Murphy in November to begin the process of choosing a developer for the former airport property. Showboat owner Bart Blatstein has expressed his desire to resume gaming operations on his property and received a statement of compliance — a preliminary step that affirms his financial. At twenty-two Brett went to New York. Plans call for water slides, pools and a lazy river, along with food and beverage and retail outlets, lounge areas and. as part of developer Bart Blatstein’s large-scale redevelopment along the Delaware River waterfront. They also operate the equally. “He warned me he was selling it. 1 of 8 | . The development — called Broad and Washington for now — will be constructed over several phases, with Bank OZK and. ATLANTIC CITY — In addition to aspirations of a world-class indoor water park, Philadelphia-based developer Bart Blatstein wants to construct a beach bar in front of his Showboat hotel. Durst purchased the vacant parcel from the city for $10. 4 acre plot is designer Elisabeth Garson. Jenna, 29, designs lingerie under the brand Jenna Leigh (sadly, she opened her first boutique in the now decaying Revel), while 31-year-old Ryan seems to have a penchant for posting photos of. held a VIP sneak peek for Lucky Snake at Showboat, a $7 million attraction that includes New Jersey’s largest arcade, a. Blatstein announced a joint venture with fellow. Bank OZK and Starwood Property Trust provided the debt, with the lenders providing $250 million and $110 million in senior and mezzanine financing respectively, and the remaining $40 million being invested by sponsorship. JACOB ADELMAN The Philadelphia Inquirer. More than 30 years later, he's bringing Atlantic City boxing back. Yesterday was supposed to be the big unveiling of Bart Blatstein’s plans for The Pier Shops at Caesars, the half-empty mall over the ocean in Atlantic City. ATLANTIC CITY, N. The city is again trying to sell the Logan Triangle, an infamous 35-acre slice of North Philadelphia that’s sat undeveloped for decades. The only other references to Blatstein individually are contained in ¶¶ 7 and 8 which. m. Rendering of the The Island Waterpark coming to Showboat Atlantic City in 2023. When this iconic pier was known as Million Dollar Pier, it had the historic street address of # 1 Atlantic Ocean. (Wayne Parry/AP Photo) As it turns out, the $100 million indoor water park. 1914 1016 rittenhouse sq original. ”. ATLANTIC CITY — Bart Blatstein, the owner of the Showboat Atlantic City, has taken a major step in trying to secure a casino license for the p… Pier AC outdoor bar on Atlantic City Boardwalk opensIf you didn't know, Bart Blatstein has quickly become one of the most powerful and influential people in Atlantic City. Note: To prepare the vanilla buttercream, in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat 6 ounces cream cheese (room temperature) and 2 teaspoons vanilla extract on medium speed until smooth, about 3 minutes. Bart Blatstein, the developer of Island Waterpark in Atlantic City, celebrated his latest project — what he calls the “world’s largest” oceanfront water park — with. J. Harvey Kesselman praised Stockton University's Class of 2023 and offered “one final nugget of wisdom” — “lead where you are planted. The deal, approved by the university Wednesday and set to close in November, rids Stockton of a property it once thought would be its long-sought urban satellite campus, but which. Sign up for our weekly home and property newsletter, featuring homes for sale, neighborhood. ¶ 6. Principal Bart Blatstein recognized long before anyone else the enormous potential of Delaware Avenue for large scale retail and commercial development. 12, 2012, 12:44 p. J. ISLAND Waterpark and Lucky Snakes Arcade are two of the grand attractions that Blatstein has created in Atlantic City, New Jersey. J. Blatstein refurbished the Troc, adding three bars in the lobby and main room, red-carpeted flooring, a $150,000-sound system, and a large portable stage that was removable to make more dance space. The property is owned by Philadelphia-based developer Bart Blatstein, who acquired the non-casino hotel from Stockton University in 2016 for $23 million. ATLANTIC CITY, N. Developer Bart Blatstein took the wraps off that multi-billion-dollar project Monday. Bart Blatstein is taking his first leap into Atlantic City and is buying the Pier Shops at Caesars. (AP) -- It was awful weather for the first full day of summer Thursday: rainy, cold and windy. Piers 38 and 40 will be part of a new development from Bart Blatstein. Bart is the Founder and CEO of the privately held. Stockton University has agreed to sell the former Showboat Casino Hotel in Atlantic City to developer Bart Blatstein’s firm for $22 million, the school announced Friday. — Philadelphia developer Bart Blatstein broke ground Wednesday on a $100 million indoor water park on the Atlantic City Boardwalk that is designed to give families a year. J. Mega-developer Bart Blatstein was ringside when Tyson KO'd Spinks. At 5:46 p. A pot-holed runway at the former Bader Field airport site is backdropped by casinos in February in Atlantic City. Last summer, Blatstein opened Lucky Snake. (AP) — Bart Blatstein, the Philadelphia developer who's been buying up distressed Atlantic City properties and re-opening them, has added three more Boardwalk parcels for about $6 million. You could walk. The complex also typified life in the area, around Oxford Circle, where Blatstein grew up. Post Bros. Published Jul.