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QUIET PROTEST Rosie Bean, founder of the group FLIP, speaks with Ocean City Police Chief Ross Buzzuro on Sunday, during a peaceful protest calling for police reform and justice for George Floyd, a black man killed by a police officer on May 25 in Minneapolis. Buzzuro said he supported Bean and company’s constitutional right to protest, and echoed the group’s call for a peaceful demonstration. See story on page 8.

Outside dining works to a degree Restaurants have to hustle to open, but find customers happy to be out once more By Josh Kim Staff Writer (June 5, 2020) Local restaurant and bar operators lauded this past weekend as a good first step forward, after Gov. Larry Hogan reopened outdoor dining last Wednesday. Hotel and lodging stays remain consistent. “We had a great turnout on Lenny’s Beach Bar & Grill [on 101st Street], and I think all the guests were excited to finally able to enjoy themselves and sit down outside and dine,” said Mark Elman, Clarion Hotel Food and Beverage general manager. Elman said the hotel saw roughly 50 percent of its usual turnout,

though Saturday had an “almost summer feel,” he said. Although the governor’s short notice remains less than desirable for local restaurateurs and bar owners, Elman said many in the area have been “preplanning” and took proactive steps to have business ready to go. Nevertheless, Elman said having ample time, as well as ample guidance, was preferred. Per Hogan’s order, tables must be properly socially distanced, employees must wear facemasks, menus must be disposed of or sanitized immediately, and businesses must follow CDC guidelines. Maddy Carder, owner of BJ’s on the Water on 75th Street, said the restaurant went beyond the recommended safety precautions to ensure her staff and customers not only felt safe, but also were safe.

Silverware at BJ’s comes packaged in plastic, along with salt, pepper and napkin, she said, and the plastic bag doubles as facemask storage so customers don’t have to put it on the table. Shana Meyers, Longboard Café on 67th Street general manager, said she and her staff spent long hours scrambling to get everything ready by Friday. “It was a lot, but we got it done,” Meyers said. Coconuts Beach Bar & Grill on 37th Street had a small scare on Monday, after it had missed a small detail required for social distancing. “One of my hostesses came to get me said, ‘Jeff, there’s a guy outside with a tape measurer and says that your tables are too close together,’” Coconuts’ Food and Beverage General Manager Jeff Hicks said. See LOCAL Page 4

By Elizabeth Bonin Staff Writer (June 5, 2020) Atlantic General Hospital will get money from county government after all, following the Worcester County Commissioners’ 43 vote Tuesday to award the Berlin hospital less then what it expected instead of killing the grant altogether. The commissioners voted on May 12 to end their annual Joseph Mitrecic grant to the hospital, arguing that it was too focused on growth and that Sussex County benefited from the hospital without funding. Atlantic General CEO Michael See FUNDING Page 2

Jail confirms four employees test positive for virus By Elizabeth Bonin Staff Writer (June 5, 2020) Four correctional officers at the Worcester County Detention Center in Snow Hill have tested positive for covid-19, according to Kim Moses, county public information officer. She said detention center Warden Donna Bounds was informed last Thursday that three officers visited private medical service providers and tested positive. A registered nurse employed by the county jail was then instructed to test all correctional officers. That took place on Monday and the tests revealed one more positive case the next day. The nurse tested 99 correctional officers. Wellpath, the jail’s healthcare See FOUR Page 3

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Funding for AGH key to vote to approve county’s budget Continued from Page 1 Franklin said in a previous statement that the hospital recently requested and received funding from Delaware for critically ill patients. During a public hearing Tuesday for the FY21 budget, County Commissioner Bud Church moved to give Atlantic General $100,000. It received $175,000 last year. “Atlantic General Hospital is one of the largest employers of the county,” Church said. “They provide a service that no other facility can provide.” County Commissioner Joshua Nordstrom gave a second and mentioned that his wife works at the hospital as the director of community health. He said the dedication of the hospital could not be overstated. “It is desperately important,” Nordstrom said. “I think it is absolutely the wrong move to defund the hospital in the middle of a pandemic.” County Commissioner Diana Purnell said that before Atlantic General was established, she had an incident that led to surgery at Peninsula Regional Medical Center in Salisbury, but if Atlantic General had been there, she might not have needed the surgery. County Commissioner Joseph Mitrecic defended his earlier vote against funding the hospital. He said he’s heard of many negative experiences at Atlantic General besides his own. He added that he recently had a meeting with hospital board members. “They admit that there’s a disconnect between the administration of the hospital and the county commissioners and possibly the community as a whole,” Mitrecic said. He also said the hospital is too concerned with fundraising and building. “To put up a sign on Route 50 that there’s a 13-minute wait in the emergency room, to me, is an affront,” Mitrecic said. “I don’t care how long you have to wait as long as you’re taken care of when you get in there.” He added that the county budget helped health care access by funding ambulance calls. Church disagreed with Mitrecic’s reasoning. “I think your personal grievance with Michael Franklin is way out of line with reference to the goods and services of Atlantic General,” Church said. “I’ve had personal grievances,

but I put them aside for the good of the all.” Mitrecic said it was not a personal grievance. “I’m sure there’s a tremendous staff at AGH that is phenomenal in many ways, but I also think that there is a disconnect with the administration and this county and possibly the other municipalities,” Mitrecic said. The motion failed, with Nordstrom, Church and Purnell in favor and Mitrecic, Commissioner Ted Elder, Commissioner Jim Bunting and Commissioner Chip Bertino in opposition. When the county’s budget for next year failed to pass, however, the hospital funding issue arose again. Nordstrom said he Bud Church didn’t want to speak for Church, who voted against the budget, and then added “If we did fund AGH $100,000, this budget would pass.” Purnell pointed out that commissionJoshua Nordstrom ers funded all the board of education requests without question, and they need to take care of the students’ parents and grandparents. Elder offered to change his vote if the money came out of Ocean City’s funding for the volunteer fire company and ambulance, but the motion did not change. “I don’t support the grant to Atlantic General Hospital, but with that said, I’m not willing to hold up this entire budget for that,” Mitrecic said. Mitrecic switched his vote to in favor of the grant, thus passing the motion. Following that, Church switched his vote in favor of the budget, giving it the final push to pass. In a statement, Franklin said he was grateful for the funding. “We recognize that the commissioners’ financial support and personal leadership are critical to assuring that the citizens in this community have convenient access to the best possible health care,” Franklin said. “Their decision this morning will enable Atlantic General Hospital and Health System to continue to provide the daily, chronic and critical health care services, in the high quality that our community has come to depend on.”

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Four jail employees test positive for covid-19 Continued from Page 1 provider, has tested 121 inmates and immigrations and customs enforcement detainees, none of which tested positive. Moses said that the health and safety of all staff, inmates and immigration and customs enforcement detainees are a top priority. “The jail is conducting covid-19 testing on all inmates and staff at this facility, in accordance with the best practices implemented by Gov. Larry Hogan,” Moses said. Talk of coronavirus at the county jailed appeared last month when the American Civil Liberties Union filed a lawsuit against Worcester County Detention Center to release two ICE detainees who had several underlying health conditions that they said put them at high risk for covid-19. U.S. District Court Judge Theodore

Chuang ordered the detention center to release two detainees on the grounds that the detention center failed to test another inmate who was presenting coronavirus symptoms. The court ruling stated that because “claims that a detainee it labeled as suspected covid-19 did not need to be tested because the temperature did not reach a particular threshold, it reflects an unreasonably high tolerance for the potential presence of a detected case of covid-19 inside the Worcester County Detention Center.” Since March, the jail has implemented safety measures — all new inmates receive a temperature check, medical screening, mask and are isolated in a single cell for 14 days until the medical provider has cleared them; extra cleaning practices are carried out in the facility and housing units; visits are restricted to attorneys only, who are The Worcester County Detention Center in Snow Hill confirmed this week that four correctional officers have tested positive for covid-19. FILE PHOTO/ OCEAN CITY TODAY

medically screened before entry; any inmate with a fever is moved to the medical housing area for monitoring and must be cleared by the medical provider; four housing units have been

designated for isolation; and all staff receive a temperature check and medical screening before entering the facility. A request to speak with Warden Donna Bounds was not granted.

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Local restaurants find eager crowd for outdoor dining Continued from Page 1 The guy was an Ocean City Planning and Community Development employee. “He said we had the tables six feet apart, but when a normal person sits in a chair you have to go from the back of the chair to the back of the other chair,” Hicks said. Hicks made the necessary adjustments and was good to go less than an hour later. “My heart stopped for about a minute and a half when he said our tables were too close together,” Hicks said, laughing at the memory. Aside from the social distancing snafu, Hicks said the past weekend was a hit. “It was an absolutely amazing opening weekend,” Hicks said. “People were happy to be out and about, and excited to be outdoors and dining. The whole Coconuts’ experience, the happy hour.” Similarly to guests at Lenny’s, Hicks said customers obeyed social distancing markers and guidelines, and the bar had a security guard on patrol to ensure social gathering guidelines were also adhered to. “Overall, it was a fantastic weekend,” he said. Hicks said Coconuts’ beachfront layout made it easy to spread things out and maintain capacity, which resulted in the establishment seeing 7075 percent of its usual sales this past weekend. Meyers and Carder reported similar sales, ranging from 80-90 percent. While this past weekend saw good progress for restaurants and bars, Susan Jones, Ocean City HotelMotel-Restaurant Association executive director, said hotel and lodging room stays have stayed consistent — some full, some not. “Some did pretty well on Saturday night, while others were slower,” Jones said. “This will be the summer of no rhyme or reason.”

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A number of guests came to dine and enjoy live music at Lenny’s Beach Bar and Grill at the Clarion Hotel on 101st Street, Friday, May 29.

She said visitors are still hesitant to travel in fear of contracting the novel coronavirus. “Given the fear that has been driven by mass media, visitors are only going to travel if they feel comfortable enough to do so,” Jones said. “For hotels, it will be critical to follow the CDC guidelines, protocols and to communicate that they are doing so to the public.” Another persistent issue for lodgers is the lack of amusements opened in the resort. “We have had numerous calls this week inquiring about what is open,” she said. “Visitors are comparing us to surrounding states that have opened other amusements and attractions. I had a couple tell me they had chosen Myrtle Beach. That is being heard from hotels too — folks calling, inquiring around the clock.” Notwithstanding the uptick in business, restaurants and bars continue to struggle with meager staffing, as J-1 students are unlikely to return this summer. Elman and Hicks both reported a 50 percent reduction in staff. “The cooks I have are working pretty much open to close, and that’s not going to last, they’re going to get burned out,” Hicks said. “By July, they’re going to be walking out the job left and right.” Hicks said locals seeking employment desire what he calls “tipped” job

— servers, front of the house and bartenders — rather than employment as dishwashers, line cooks or area attendants. “Everybody is in the same boat. All of the restaurants are struggling to fill those jobs, even though our unemployment rate is at all-time records,” Hicks said. Over 40 million Americans have filed for unemployment since last week, as a result of covid-19. Longboard Café was the sole outlier when it came to staffing issues. “We’re lucky that a lot of our staff is year round, and we have people that have worked for us a couple of years that are just summer help, as well,” Meyers said. “…We were pretty OK. Granted I would always love to have more help.” Regardless, local businesses are simply excited to see familiar faces, fill stomachs and satisfy cocktail cravings. “Customers were chomping at the bit to go to their favorite spots,” Carder said. “They have not seen or been inside of a restaurant since March. Of course, we are all going through this horrible pandemic together, but to know there was just a little bit of freedom, a little bit of loosening up on it [of restrictions], you could tell the customer was thrilled to be able to park their car and to come to the restaurant and enjoy themselves, and we were thrilled to have them.”

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People wait in line to get into Seacrets on 49th Street, Friday, May 29, to take advantage of outdoor dining.

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Worcester offers outdoor dining applications County approves temporary permits for nine restaurants with coronavirus guidelines By Elizabeth Bonin Staff Writer (June 5, 2020) Worcester County government and the Worcester County Health Department have approved nine out of 10 applications as of Wednesday for restaurants to temporarily expand outdoor seating capacity or implement outdoor seating if they do not already have it. The application is a streamlined effort between the health department, the county department of review and permitting, the department of environmental programs and the county fire marshal’s office. All Maryland restaurants and bars are allowed to serve patrons outside,

providing they follow the social distancing and personal protective equipment guidelines in Gov. Larry Hogan’s executive order last week. Previously, Maryland restaurants and bars were allowed to offer carryout or delivery only under Hogan’s emergency declaration on March 16 as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. The idea for the streamlined applicaEd Tudor tion came up during the Worcester County Commissioners emergency meeting on May 14, when they also asked the health department to draft outdoor seating guidelines that could be included in a letter asking Hogan to relax restaurant restrictions. The commissioners believed if a restau-

rant could provide temporary outdoor seating in a parking lot, for example, it should be allowed to do so via a permit. Ed Tudor, director of review and permitting, said the county departments had been working on a draft of the application for about two-and-ahalf weeks beforehand. It was then posted to the county website immediately following an emergency commissioners meeting last Thursday. Tudor said the first couple days have gone well and that most applications have only taken a day to approve. “The only thing that’s really held us up is if people didn’t give us all the information that was requested and we just had to ask them to update their info,” Tudor said. Any outdoor restaurant with a liquor license that wants to provide live entertainment must go to the Board of License Commissioners for guidance. Restaurants without a liquor license would seek county guidance, but Tudor said no restaurants have inquired. “It’s going to be on a case-by-case basis,” Tudor said. According to April Payne, liquor license administrator, restaurants cannot set up a temporary bar outside. If a restaurant has an already existing

outside bar, patrons can order drinks at the bar. “Inside bars are only used to accommodate the off sale and delivery or the service of outdoor seating,” Payne said. The application is available in a fillable PDF that restaurants can complete online and email to the county. Any supplementary information can be scanned and emailed. Tudor advised restaurants to complete the application electronically, as it will be approved more quickly. Worcester County will have one permit application for unincorporated areas, and the county health department will have a separate one for the municipalities, according to Tudor. Restaurants in an unincorporated area must also fill out an application with the health department. According to Hogan’s guidelines announced during a press conference last Wednesday, restaurants may seat no more than six people to tables that are socially distanced. Restaurants must provide disposable silverware and menus. Restaurants must conduct daily health screenings for employees, including temperature checks. Employees must wear face masks. To apply, visit co.worcester.md.us and go to “important links.”

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WILLIAMSVILLE ROAD SELBYVILLE - $590,000 Location! Location! Location! A rare find so close to the beaches!!!! 20+ acres of mostly cleared land, close to the beach, restaurants, nightlife, golf, boating & concert venues. Over 350' of road frontage. Great development opportunity! Come take a look before it's SOLD!!!!! DESU152820

6.95 Acres with 640 feet of

31.84 acres close to DE and Ocean City MD beaches. Subdivision possibilities, or private sprawling estate. Property has been surveyed and is available in document's. Property runs on one side of Rt. 20, Zion Church Road with about 1468ft +/- on Deer Run Road. Sewer could be a possibility on Deer Run Road as sewer runs down that road but not to this property. It would need to be annexed into the sewer district and approved by County. MLS DESU132230

On Southwest side of Dupont Boulevard aka Rt 113. Site size is 22.38 acres consisting of 11.8 acres zoned Commercially- C-1 commercial District & 10.8 acres zoned Agriculturally AR_1 Agricultural Residential District. Currently 3 structures on site no value given to structures. Currently improved with a warehouse and outbuildings with $3,500 a month in rents no lease. No consideration is given to improvements as best and highest use is commercial redevelopment. MLS DESU137306

HERON HARBOUR

DIRECT OCEANFRONT

HERON HARBOUR ISLE

WATERFRONT

NEW LISTING

201 S HERON DRIVE B25 OCEAN CITY - $305,000

10900 COASTAL HWY #708 OCEAN CITY - $259,900

202 HERON DR #304 BLD C OCEAN CITY - $425,000

2BR/2.5BA condo directly on the water.Two master BR’s.Fully furnishedwell.Large deck overlooking the water and the Ocean City skyline.Heron Harbour is amenity rich with two outdoor pools, an indoor pool, a kiddie pool, fitness center, social room, sauna, locker room, two Har-Tru tennis courts, sidewalks and piers. Enjoy your boat, fishing, crabbing, kayaking and paddle boarding all directly out your back door.

1BR/1BA in the amenity rich building of Golden Sands! Recently remodeled w/upgrades throughout. New floors, upgraded kitchen & bath. Being sold fully furnished. Panoramic ocean views of the beach & sunrise from your balcony. Kitchen is sure to please the chef in your family & you will enjoy oceanfront dining right from your very own condo. Storage unit on beach level. WIFI & cable are included in condo fee. Outdoor pool, indoor pool, fitness center, sauna, shuffleboard, tennis, beach volleyball, beach bar, sandwich shop, game room & picnic area. Come take a look today before it's sold! MLS MDWO113708

CAINE WOODS NEW LISTING

14301 TUNNEL AVENUE #1A OCEAN CITY - $349,900

frontage on Zion Church Rd Rt. Prime location for building and development. MLS DESU132268

GOLF AND BAY VIEWS!

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CUSTOM WATERFRONT WITH OC SKYLINE VIEWS!

TRULY SPECTACULAR WATERFRONT ESTATE

5711 WATERSIDE DRIVE • BERLIN - $2,950,000

4 CLUBHOUSE DRIVE • OCEAN PINES - NOW $1,229,000

6BR/5.5BA on 6.39 acres overlooking the bay. Property consist of main home, in-ground pool, guest house, & oversized garage. 250ft of composite decking with boat lift & 2 jet ski lifts. Main house has 4BR/4.5BA, sitting room, grerat room, chefs kitchen, dinning area, 2 offices, laundry rm. Outdoor full BA. Guest house has 2 BR/1BA, sauna, family room, & fireplace. 8 person hot tub, Brazilian hardwood decks. 1/2 acre pond and a circular driveway. MLS MDWO112548

6BR/6.5BA 5000 sq. ft. with 150 feet of bulk head. 2 boat lifts & 2 Jetski lifts. Open floor plan, HW floors, cathedral ceilings. Kitchen W/center island, stainless appliances, tile backsplash, custom cabinets, walk in pantry and breakfast area. Off the great room is deck leading to patio. Double sided gas FP. 1st floor master W/FP, and sitting room master bath W/jacuzzi tub, rain shower and double vanities. Garage w/mud room and guest quarters. Office work space, loft area, & multiple waterfront balconies. MLS MDWO108920

MAGNIFICENT SPRAWLING ESTATE

EXQUISITE WATERFRONT CUSTOM ESTATE

11402 NEWPORT BAY DRIVE • BERLIN - $1,399,900

12973 INLET ISLE LANE • OCEAN CITY - $1,399,000

Spectacular family compound in Indian Creek on 7.77 acres with pond, saltwater pool and pool house. Minutes from Assateague and Ocean City. Exceptional craftmanship built as a family oasis. Home has 5 BRs and 4 full and 2 half baths, luxurious master suite, gourmet kitchen, spacious great room with fireplace, living room and study, with a 3-season room and screened porch overlooking the pool and beautifully landscaped grounds with paver patio and gazebo and 3-car garage. The pool house has a kitchen, wet bar, guest quarters with bath and workout lounge. Schedule your showing today! MLS MDW102104

5BR/4.5BA in the Estates of Inlet Isle. Deep water access with room for 42ft boat. Desiger decorated and being sold fully furnished, Professional kitchen w/stainless appliances, tile backsplash, quartz counters, & upgraded lighting and breakfast bar. Great room with fireplace and custom waterfall. Cocktail and wine cooler, waterfront deck overlooking OC skyline. Master BR/BA on main level. Additional In-law suite on main level. Multple decks and screened porch. Garage, sprinkler system, elevator, upgraded lighting & ceiling fans, & custom tile work. MLS MDW0111488

MODERN COASTAL DIRECT WATERFRONT!

OVERLOOKS 15TH GREEN AT BAYSIDE

OVERLOOKING 14TH FAIRWAY

10621 SHIFTING SANDS DRIVE • OCEAN CITY - $1,069,000 30513 N MAGNOLIA CROSSING • SELBYVILLE - $1,079,000

30557 N. MAGNOLIA CROSSING • SELBYVILLE, DE - $949,999

Impressive 4BR/3.5BA with 90 ft. of water frontage, on 7600 sq. ft. lot and a half. Recently remodeled combining modern coastal architecture with contemporary flair. Open floor plan with expansive bay views. Dock, pier and bulkhead replaced in 2019. New professional kitchen, dining area off kitchen, great room with fireplace, wall of windows and sliders, first floor master suite. Large deck overlooking water, outside shower and large yard. Close to beach and amenities. Make memories that will last a lifetime here. MLS MDWO112752

5BR/4.5BA Catalina model built by Schell Brothers Luxury Home Builders. Chef’s kitchen w/granite countertops, breakfast bar, SS appliances, walk-in panty, custom cabinets & upgraded light. Dining area & oversized family room flows off kitchen overlooks golf course. Screened in porch. Spacious master suite wi/large deck overlooking the golf course. Elevator, 2 car garage. On one of the premier lots backing to golf course. Now is the perfect time to buy into the most comprehensive resort community in the Delaware Beach region. Easy access to 1st-class amenities including 18-hole Jack Nicklaus golf course, restaurants, pools, splash zones, hot tub, fitness center, clubhouse, beach shuttle, dog park, tennis & more. MLS DESU161552

4BR/3.5BA with elevator and lots of upgrades. Kitchen with quartz counters, breakfast bar, stainless appliances, walk in pantry, & custom cabinets. Dinning area off kitchen that overlooks golf course. Family room with gas FP and access to screened porch. Master BR with private access to deck, his & her closets, & upgraded BA. Upgraded HW flooring thoughout. 3 car garage & parking for up to 8 cars. Community pools, restraunts, fitness center, club house, dog park, kayak launch and much more! MLS DESU157530

UNIQUE AND INCREDIBLE OPPORTUNITY

DIRECT BAY FRONT ESTATE

12 90TH STREET UNIT 12A&B • OCEAN CITY - $1,599,000

6014 S POINT ROAD • BERLIN - $1,249,900

TWO Ocean Block TOWNHOMES steps from the beach. 2 4BR/3BA/2HB townhomes each with its own elevator that goes from the carport to the 3rd floor. Each town home is 3400+ sq feet. In total there are 8 bedrooms, 6 full and 4 half baths, 2 elevators, 2 full kitchens and covered parking for 6 cars. Each has 3 decks with views. Gourmet kitchens & top levels consist of hardwood floors. Both units are being sold fully furnished. MLS108902

4BR/3.5BA overlooking Assateague Island. Custom paver driveway and oversize garage. 1.9 acre property with 450ft lighted pier and two boat slips. Elevator & Wood burning fireplace perfect for year round enjoyment. Large custom gourmet kitchen with granite counterts and stainless steel. Master suite overlooking the Bay. Enjoy relaxing on one of the many decks, outdoor dining and outdoor crab feasts. It is minutes from Assateague Island and Ocean City and is in one of the Eastern shore's finest vacation destinations. MLS MDWO113272

COMMERCIAL WESTWOOD COMMERCE PARK

1751 WESTWOOD DR • SALISBURY - $2,390,000

0 RACETRACK RD BERLIN, MD - $260,000

0 WORCESTER HWY BISHOPVILLE, MD - $260,000

13010 WORCESTER HWY BISHOPVILLE, MD - $390,000

An opportunity to establish a foothold in this increasingly desirable area located within 2-3 hours of Baltimore, DC & Philadelphia. Very modern warehouse/manufacturing/distribution facility on 2.3 acres conveniently located just off the Route 50 & Route 13 interchange in Westwood Commerce Park. Building was completely renovated in 2019. Warehouse is 25,291 +/- sq.ft.; Office Area 1300 +/- sq.ft.; the Covered Loading Dock 2500 +/- sq.ft.; Steel & Concrete Mezzanine Level 1760 +/- sq.ft. Clear Height is 25'. 5 Dock high positions all with levelers & one with 14'x12' drive in door. Building has a new roof deck with R41 insulation, sidewalls with R31 insulation, lighting, dry fire sprinkler system, floor drains, heavy duty power supply & electric service, and plenty of parking for 8 trucks and 30 cars. Property is located in a Maryland Enterprise zone location with tax incentives possible. Best use would be manufacturing and/or warehouse distribution and the professional office space is an added benefit. Previously a large commercial laundry. Bring manufacturing back to the Great USA. (Listing agent is related to seller) MLS MDWC107760

Zoned C1 across from the Casino on the west side of Rt 589. This is a heavy traffic area for cars to and from RT 50 and RT 90. This 1.01 acre lot has a survey already completed and a septic perk on file. This is a prime commercial location. Buy it before it's SOLD!!! MLS MDWO104326

Prime 3.61 Acres Property hits the market! It's all out the location & visibility w/high traffic density. Conveniently located on Route 113 & Hamond Road. It is diagonally across from the former Emings BBQ. Owner financing is available w/acceptable contract. Come take a look today before it's SOLD! Possibilities are endless. MLS MDWO113680

Commercial piece w/high visibility w/14.33 acres on corner of Route 113 & Route 610 across from the former Emings BBQ. This is your opportunity to establish a foothold in this increasingly desirable area on the Eastern Shore. Possibilities are endless! Come take a look today before it's SOLD! MLS MDWO113678