There are signs of economic recovery, and according to a Monmouth University/Gannett New Jersey Poll released on May 27, tourism at the Jersey Shore may not take a hit to the extent that had been originally predicted at the peak of the economic turmoil in the winter.

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A bit of a head-scratcher here from the AP via APP. The summer outlook, is… wait for it… going to be “good not great“. Apparently they haven’t gotten the memo that good IS the new great.

In this seriously under-reported piece of journalism, unnamed “state, local and tourism industry officials across New Jersey” – none are quoted, are “aware that economic concerns will likely keep many area residents closer to home again this summer”.

Rest assured, the officials have done their math, because they know “about 30 million people live within 300 miles of the shore area and they’re looking for new things to do and places to go”. What does that all mean? Maybe a lot people potentially walking our beaches with high top sneakers and jean shorts if said officials can get the word out about the abundance of fun awaiting them at our shoreline.

Liveforjerseyshore will be bringing any breaking news developments on the summer of menza-menz.