Rumors of the couple’s impending marital doom had been. ATLANTIC CITY, N. ”. Published Nov. " The $100 million attraction will include t ube slides, three head-first slides; a 1,000-square-foot surf simulator;. General admission tickets to the $100 million indoor Boardwalk attraction were being. ET. Developer Bart Blatstein has borrowed more than $22 million against one of the buildings in his Showboat hotel complex in Atlantic City, as he awaits a hoped-for bigger cash infusion Bart Blatstein’s Tower Investments has acquired Piers 38 and 40 along the Delaware River along with the land in between the two structures for $18 million. Principal Bart Blatstein recognized long before anyone else the enormous potential of Delaware Avenue for large scale retail and commercial development. , did not respond to a message left for him Tuesday. “You only have one chance to make a first impression. Blatstein, who controls the pier, also didn’t respond to a phone message left Thursday morning. ATLANTIC CITY — The Island Waterpark, developer Bart Blatstein’s $100 million game changer for this resort town, did not open as scheduled Friday. The 245-unit, 15-story apartment building the longtime Philadelphia developer is. 4 million-square-foot property in January for $23 million and has yet to say his exact plans for the former casino hotel, which was closed for two years and. His first sale of a Queen Village trinity he bought, fixed, and sold in 1978, netted $30,000. The Bart Blatstein proposal features a residential community concept, featuring homes, a school, walking paths, and more. Adelman’s longtime friend Michael Rubin, whose daughter is close friends with one. Add 1 cup unsalted butter (room temperature) and a pinch of regular salt and beat, scraping the. . The property faces The Shops at Avenue North and a surface parking lot where Bart Blatstein’s Tower Investments is proposing a 15-story, 245-unit apartment building. 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. C. Bart Blatstein is a true Philadelphian who was born, raised and has always worked in the city. The memorandum of understanding comes after Philadelphia developers Bart Blatstein and Post Brothers proposed a $3 billion plan for Bader Field that would have included 10,000 housing units. I think that we can be happier, feel more fulfilled and build. ". is owned by John Galdo. Father, Husband , DeveloperBlatstein, 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. That time Bart was 61 and Jil was 59 years old. The city's property tax website puts the total. That’s the leading question about developer Bart Blatstein’s latest flight of fancy for Atlantic City. He did not divulge the sale price. Showboat does not have a casino but operates as a hotel (and soon apartments also). Bart Blatstein is interviewed by Philly’s Channel 10. ”. m. Blatstein announced a joint venture with fellow. A legal fight over the $50 million license fee paid by the defunct Foxwoods casino group is back in bankruptcy court after a Third Circuit Court of Appeals ruling. “It was safe, and everyone knew each other. 7 million from Caesars Entertainment, and reopened it as The. But first, developer Bart Blatstein had to cut a ribbon made of two long hair braids tied together from. A TLANTIC CITY — The Island Waterpark, developer Bart Blatstein’s $100 million game changer for this resort town, did not open as scheduled Friday. As it turns out, the $100 million indoor water park that Philadelphia developer Bart Blatstein is pursuing at a. Published Jul. That work is slated to be complete in conjunction with the opening of the $100 million dollar ISLAND Waterpark, slated for this summer, as part of the firm’s. Expected to be the largest indoor waterpark in the world, the complex will complement the 100,000-square-foot “Lucky Snake” arcade and sports bar at Showboat. Luckily for us, he chose Atlantic City this time. Klein is National President of the Zionist Organization of America (ZOA), the oldest pro-Israel group in the U. Blatstein owns the Showboat Hotel and other properties in Atlantic City. on May 12 at Jim Whelan Boardwalk Hall. Michael Pestronk, left, Bart Blatstein, center, and Matthew Pestronk, right leave the stage after a news conference Monday, Nov. — 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. For Blatstein, the project would be his latest bet on Atlantic City — the gaming town plagued by challenges in recent decades. Bart Blatstein, owner of the Island Waterpark at Showboat, celebrates its opening with a plunge down one of the slides. On what Blatstein calls the largest parcel of land in Center City, he plans for a $300M building with apartments above two floors of retail, with the ground floor containing street-facing stores. Events in the courtyard, once known for its concerts and DJ sets, fell off — one lowlight included a mac n’ cheese night — to the disappointment of. The waterpark is expected to be a year-round attraction, featuring a retractable glass roof for indoor. Bart Blatstein, owner of the Island Waterpark at Showboat, celebrates its opening with a plunge down one of the slides. 5 million for a townhouse in Miami Beach’s South of Fifth neighborhood, according to sources. Developer Bart Blatstein's vision for the. Since Blatstein’s purchase, Lucky Snake at Showboat, said to be the state’s largest arcade, opened there in 2021. , and Atlantic City Mayor Marty Small Sr. 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. 12, 2022 in Atlantic City, N. 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. Atlantic City Mayor Marty Small Sr. Blatstein had been working with another grocer at the time. Blatstein got a $22. Bart Blatstein uses hedge clippers to cut the ceremonial ribbon, in this case the hair of two mermaid models. , headed by CEO Bart Blatstein. Mr. Bart Blatstein couldn't quite manage to clear the last hurdle for his proposed project at South Broad and Washington Avenue. This will be a more than $100 million project. November 21, 2022. That’s really the inspiration behind the mind-blowing experience that Showboat Resort brings to the boardwalk. There's no place to go other than the casinos, which are great of course," said Tower Investments CEO Bart Blatstein. Bart Blatstein's highly anticipated Island Waterpark in Atlantic City has 11 slides standing as tall as 60 feet and going as fast as 30 miles per hour, a surf simulator, an adults-only retreat. 30, 2023, 9:28 p. The move gives the Foxwoods group another shot at a victory that has eluded it since 2011. Blatstein purchased the more than 1. 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. Luckily for us, he chose Atlantic City this time. Blatstein says he's meeting with neighborhood groups before moving forward but one neighbor who's enthusiastic about Blatstein's ownership of the 5. Blatstein pledged to give a $1 million gift, half of which will be taken from his estate when he dies. 2 min to read. Personal and professional New Year’s resolution: Celebrate more! I want to celebrate good things when they happen. 12, 2022: Bart Blatstein breaks ground on his proposed $100 million water park — Island Waterpark — to be located outside Showboat. Like the artists, Blatstein likes that it bears remnants of old slot machines, a touch of neon memorabilia driving the decor. 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. Developer Bart Blatstein has borrowed more than $22 million against one of the buildings in his Showboat hotel complex in Atlantic City, as he awaits a hoped-for bigger cash infusion from the sale of tax exempt bonds to construct a waterpark at the site. The plan unveiled Monday is called Casa Mar, a water-intensive development inspired by the canals of Amsterdam. 18, 2023, 4:09 p. The waterpark is beautiful. Although her son, Johnny, 9, and daughter, YaYa, 16, were a little upset. NBC10’s Ted Greenberg gives us a look inside. 7 billion recreational, residential and retail plan for Bader that features an auto race track. General admission tickets to the $100 million indoor Boardwalk attraction were being. Starr, trading at the time as the Concert Co. New Jersey’s Stockton University announced it has a buyer for the closed Showboat Casino in Atlantic City, which the school purchased but was unable to turn into an Atlantic City campus for the school. T. Bart Blatstein, the. Owner Bart Blatstein Debuts the $100 million ISLAND Waterpark which features 11 slides, a 1,000 square-foot surf simulator, first-of-its-kind nightlife entertainment exclusively for adults and. Parke fire on July 10, 2012 destroyed a complex of connected buildings that had two different owners: 1118-1130 N Front St. Philadelphia developer Bart Blatstein provided an alternative take on what to do with Bader Field. By Liz Spikol · 8/15/2014, 1:51 p. , announced today a joint venture plan to develop a residential community in Atlantic City at the long vacant Bader Field site. Understanding Bart Blatstein's impact on Philadelphia is easy: He's the most creative developer this city has seen in a generation. VIP guests mingled with mermaids as Atlantic City’s $100 million water park made a handsome first impression. In the late 1980s, the city began demolishing them. 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. Jessica Kartalija reports. ” Compl. NBC Universal, Inc. Showboat owner Bart Blatstein has pushed to make the seaside resort more family-friendly amid its numerous casinos and other adult entertainment venues. The complex also typified life in the area, around Oxford Circle, where Blatstein grew up. A former staple casino of Atlantic City’s famous Boardwalk may be re-opening with gambling in the near future. You could walk. Everyone who bought tickets for Friday was given a refund and complimentary tickets to the waterpark, along with credits to Showboat's. Get Tri-state area news and weather forecasts to your inbox. The project also included the demolition of the actual mansion but the. The property, aimed to offer the city. Jil A Blatstein, Ryan Blatstein, and three other persons are connected to this place. , and Atlantic City Mayor Marty Small Sr. Philadelphia developer Bart Blatstein said he hopes to make the former casino a non-gambling. Blatstein's Tower Investments owns the Showboat in Atlantic City and is developing a neighboring $100 million indoor water park. 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. J. Michael Pestronk, left, Bart Blatstein, center, and Matthew Pestronk, right leave the stage after a news conference Monday, Nov. Bates of Horror Con raved about the layout and high. “Drop the gas stations, and we’ll be out of here in five minutes. 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. The Philadelphia Historical Commission on Friday granted conceptual approval to an application from developer Bart Blatstein to remove parts of a Rittenhouse Square estate (the so-called McIlhenny Mansion) and to build an addition. Blatstein bought the Showboat in Atlantic City in 2015 for $22 million. A Criz family member and her daughter. Atlantic City’s ISLAND Waterpark. 5 million and 12 lots bordered by the Absecon Inlet, Oriental Avenue and Dewey. When Blatstein followed McCullough, he stated they have already included their own K-12 school within their project. Bart Blatstein told The Associated Press on Tuesday he has sold the Playground pier complex to a subsidiary of Caesars Entertainment. In 2013, Bart Blatstein sold his controlling interest in the development to Jared Kushner (yes that Jared Kushner). J. "I chose Revel because it is close to 'home' for me," she tells us. A Chat With: Real estate developer Bart Blatstein 03:46. hosted her eldest daughter’s wedding at the Ballroom in 2008 and her middle daughter’s at Tendenza. Philadelphia developer Bart Blatstein says he and casino architect Paul Steelman have agreed to buy the four-story,. Bart Blatstein has unveiled an alternative plan (l. Stockton University officials on Friday announced that they’d agreed to sell Showboat Atlantic City to Philadelphia real estate developer Bart Blatstein, who first entered the Atlantic City market by buying The Pier Shops at Caesars last spring and renaming the mall “The Playground. J. The property, aimed to offer the city. 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. J. J. Jan. 12, 2022 in Atlantic City, N. , a New York real estate firm. 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. The company sold South Philadelphia's Riverview Plaza back to developer Bart Blatstein for $34 million in. Related: Developer Bart Blatstein buys Piers 38 and 40 along the Delaware River. They also operate the equally. Bart Blatstein's highly anticipated Island Waterpark in Atlantic City has 11 slides standing as tall as 60 feet and going as fast as 30 miles per hour, a surf simulator,. As zoning chair for the Northern Liberties Neighbors Association, Freedman has long experienced the vicissitudes of life in what many call “Bart World. 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. Then he got out of the. Bader Field is owned by the city of Atlantic City but its future. Stockton University officials on Friday announced that they’d agreed to sell Showboat Atlantic City to Philadelphia real estate developer Bart Blatstein, who first entered the Atlantic City market by buying The Pier Shops at Caesars last spring and renaming the mall “The Playground. Blatstein is a real estate developer based in Philadelphia. held a VIP sneak peek for Lucky Snake at Showboat, a $7 million attraction that includes New Jersey’s largest arcade, a. Deem Enterprises has already proposed a $2. Understanding the man himself? That's a whole different story. The project will include apartments at market-rate rents, said Blatstein. A Criz family member and her daughter. Developer Bart Blatstein took the wraps off that multi-billion-dollar project Monday. Blatstein, whose older brother Bart is a well-known Philadelphia developer, is now chief executive officer of OTG Management, which. ATLANTIC CITY, N. Although her son, Johnny, 9, and daughter, YaYa, 16, were a little upset. Friday. J. m. ATLANTIC CITY, NJ (January 24, 2023) – Bart Blatstein, the owner of Showboat Resort, is excited to announce that the final phase of remodeling the iconic hotel’s 800 rooms, suites, lobby and other common areas is underway. According to Property, Blatstein plans to add a four-story, modern style addition to the. 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. November 8, 2013. m. But it was perfect for what Bart Blatstein is. The new $100 million Island Water Park opening June 30 at Showboat Hotel in Atlantic City. April 23, 2021. 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. Bart Blatstein, President, Tower Investments Stephen Cozen, Founder & Chair, Cozen O'Connor Chellie Cameron, CEO, Philadelphia Int'l Airport Michael Forman, CEO, FS Investments. , started booking acts for the 800-seat venue, such as. A pair of big-name Philadelphia developers are teaming up to propose a $3 billion mixed-use project at Bader Field in Atlantic City, the. The $100-million Island waterpark is being constructed by Philadelphia developer Bart Blatstein, adding to his list of non-casino attractions, like his 100,000-square-foot Lucky Snake arcade and. S. 99M Related: NoLibs site approved for 7-story. Published Jan. And that value becomes the value of the easement,” said Steinke. 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. The plan unveiled Monday is called Casa Mar, a water-intensive development inspired by the canals of Amsterdam. , a statement was emailed from. Front St. There are lots of pieces of vacant land in Philadelphia, but this one sits in a prime location: on Columbus Boulevard, along the Delaware River, just north of a plaza with a Wal-Mart and Home Depot. It is owned by developer Bart Blatstein. J. and for Scott to make his long awaited apology to Bart Blatstein. Jul 28, 2017. The sale price is about. The plan unveiled Monday is called Casa Mar, a water-intensive development inspired by the canals of Amsterdam. ATLANTIC CITY — Philadelphia developer Bart Blatstein broke ground Wednesday on a $100 million indoor water park on the Boardwalk that is designed to give families a year-round option in the. In the early 2000's it was called The Pier Shops at Caesars. Alexander Durst, chief development officer at the Durst Organization, told the. Like developer Bart Blatstein, whose $100 million water park broke ground in January alongside Showboat, with all the usual Blatstein high-heeled hoopla and publicity, and the promise of a 2023. Blatstein is building. But he has no plans of turning it into a Tower Investments property—he plans on living there. Philly's Bart Blatstein buying more land in Atlantic City. Bart is the Founder and CEO of the privately held development company Tower Investments Inc. Understanding Bart Blatstein's impact on Philadelphia is easy: He's the most creative developer this city has seen in a. But he may discontinue the. The developer's latest addition? The world's largest indoor beachfront waterpark at the Atlantic City Showboat Hotel. Related: SEPTA to disclose list of. I've decided to open ISLAND Waterpark on (Friday) July 7. It also advanced final approval to the insertion of a. ”. Scroll. Bart’s residency is at 1201 Rock Creek Rd, Gladwyne, PA. Carmen, left, from Puerto Rico, hugs a staff member. The developer dropped an appeal in. It’ll also be featured in the forthcoming book Palazzos of Power by Penn professor Aaron Wunsch. 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 announcement comes three days after. On Jan 12, 2022. Bart Blatstein said Janney would still be part of the transaction. Jersey Digs broke the news about the waterpark in June 2020, with the facility gaining approval later that year. Lucky Snake is a family. 1914 1016 rittenhouse sq original. It will be 15 stories tall and will replace the surface parking lot between the movie theater and the Edge. Blatstein is building. 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. NBC Universal, Inc. Wayne Parry. Philadelphia developer Bart Blatstein is doubling down on his promise to bring non-casino attractions to Atlantic City by adding another family-friendly entertainment concept. Bart Blatstein, the owner of Showboat Resort, has announced that the final phase of remodeling the iconic hotel’s 800 rooms, suites, lobby and other common areas is underway. Jan. 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. A mock up table setting in view as Atlantic City Mayor Mart Small Sr. Actually, Bart Blatstein, CEO of Tower Investments Inc. 8 million, Garden Pier for $1. Philadelphia-based developer and Tower CEO Bart Blatstein, who holds a long-term lease on the pier through Caesars Entertainment Corp. Bates of Horror Con raved about the layout and high. ET Gladwyne-raised Jenna Leigh Blatstein, the designer-daughter of local real estate developer Bart Blatstein, is set to open her first. Jan. (M. ”. In the Complaint, Blatstein is defined as “an adult individual. Local retail vendors were chased out of the building’s first floor and weren’t replaced. 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. ”. Mega-developer Bart Blatstein was ringside when Tyson KO'd Spinks. J. Bart Blatstein offers a first look inside ‘grandiose’ Island Waterpark in A. The building is being developed by Bart Blatstein’s Tower Investments of Philadelphia. Its. Michael Chait, Greater Atlantic City Chamber President. Through his vision and steady guidance, Tower Investments Inc. The Complaint further states: “[i]n his business dealings, Blatstein routinely and customarily holds himself out as Tower Investments and/or Tower, Investments, Inc. When can families enjoy the storied island getaway? Blatstein and. The Showboat Atlantic City Hotel, located right along the boardwalk in a New Jersey beach town, has announced the "world's premier indoor entertainment experience. Related: Developer Bart Blatstein buys Piers 38 and 40 along the Delaware River. (AP) -- It was awful weather for the first full day of summer Thursday: rainy, cold and windy. Cedar. On what Blatstein calls the largest parcel of land in Center City, he plans for a $300M building with apartments above two floors of retail, with the ground floor containing street-facing stores. 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. "But there's no place to go for other things. m. For more information, go to Developer Bart Blatstein floats $3 billion plan for ex-airport in Atlantic City. 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-round. The Senator Gormley proposal calls for an open-space theme. Blatstein reiterated his call for an open and transparent Request for Proposal (RFP) process to be followed. Brett Goldstein. Bart Blatstein & Post Brothers vs DEEM. That is the overarching message neighborhood residents have for developer Bart Blatstein about his latest plans to fill one of the neighborhood’s most high-profile vacancies with a Wawa convenience store and filling station. Prior to forming LaunchVegas, Abouzeid worked in various senior capacities at Las Vegas Sands, Wynn Resorts and the NHL’s Vegas Golden Knights. Published Jul. Morton A. 5. Bart Blatstein is not the first developer to want to bring a waterpark to the resort. Bart Blatstein, CEO of Tower Investments, Inc. Blatstein said Nick Bertram, Giant’s CEO, approached him Nov. Over the last 20 years, several developers have proposed waterparks only to see those plans not materialize. Sydni Ellis. ET Gladwyne-raised Jenna Leigh Blatstein, the designer-daughter of local real estate developer Bart Blatstein, is set to open her first stand-alone boutique at Revel resort and casino in Atlantic City this summer. The Cruzes from Philadelphia heard about the reopening from his brother who lives in Atlantic City. A lawsuit has been settled with the last owner. The Island Water park at Showboat is Bart Blatstein’s $100 million vision for Atlantic City. Broad Street. Funeral services were. J. Lucky Snake is a family. 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. 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. Morton Klein is a child of Holocaust survivors, born in a displaced persons camp in Gunzberg, Germany. Blatstein cut the “ribbon” — or, in this case, two braids knotted together from the wigs. ET. It’s expected to take 16 months to complete. Bart Blatstein is famous for his company Tower Investments Inc. Last summer, Blatstein opened Lucky Snake, a 100,000-square-foot arcade at the Showboat. He set a goal: Make $15,000 in the first year. 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. An indoor go-kart track opened there last year. Brett attended school in Sutton, Surrey before reading Film Studies at Warwick University. Bart Blatstein, the. cut the ribbon for Lucky Snake at Showboat in Atlantic City, Friday, May 14, 2021. 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. Carmen told Explore New Jersey she was a regular at the hotel. 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 $100 million indoor water park that Philadelphia developer Bart Blatstein is pursuing at a former Atlantic City casino is turning out to be just the start of his efforts at the Showboat hotel. , said the final phase of remodeling for the hotel’s 800 rooms, suites, lobby and other common areas is underway. , founded in 1897. Developed by Tower Investments owner Bart Blatstein, Island Waterpark will be the largest indoor beachfront waterpark in the world. ) for the site: a housing development, hotel and school. Developer Bart Blatstein has decided to shelve a controversial plan for a Super Wawa that would have fronted the Delaware River along South Columbus Boulevard in Philadelphia and will instead. Construction began on the 120,000 square foot endeavor. Post Brothers has built 8,000. People doubted Bart Blatstein. , headed by CEO Bart Blatstein. Blatstein is offering the court free (one-hour sessions) during the. m. Blatstein stated that he didn’t believe that the MOU decision has yet been reached by the state of New Jersey. An aquarium and a giant Ferris wheel already draw some families, but Atlantic City remains far more geared to adult gamblers. For more information, go to Bart Blatstein floats $3 billion plan for ex-airport in Atlantic City. Pennsport doesn’t want gas pumps on the Delaware River waterfront. m. Meanwhile, PPD is moving to its new home, the former headquarters of the Philadelphia Inquirer at 400 North Broad St. m. The Showboat Atlantic City is a resort hotel and former casino in Atlantic City, New Jersey. 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. 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. J. This is good news for Bart Blatstein, as DEEM Enterprises thought (last week) that they were just days away from being formally named the developer by the state of New Jersey. Court records indicate that Jil Blatstein, 59, has filed for divorce after more than 35 years of marriage to her husband, who is 61. m. Listen 1:05. 2 min to read. Atlantic City has announced that it has sold three properties to Philadelphia real estate developer Bart Blatstein recently for a total of $5,960,000. Pennsport doesn’t want gas pumps on the Delaware River waterfront. He said the waterpark would now. You could start with Bart Blatstein, the first mega-developer to take a chance on the blighted, bombed-out neighborhood, in the. CEO Bart Blatstein announced a joint venture between his company and Post Brothers Nov. Bart Blatstein, the waterpark’s developer, held a preview party for family and friends on Thursday. The $100 million, 103,000-square-foot park will be called the Island Waterpark. He did not divulge the sale price. 12, 2022: Bart Blatstein breaks ground on his proposed $100 million water park — Island Waterpark — to be located outside Showboat. By Melissa Romero April 28, 2016. The waterpark has been touted as a “game changer” for Atlantic City, and follows several failed attempts by. The two entrepreneurs in their 20s went to work. Attorneys for the developer presented the Super. Atlantic City, N. 12, 2022 in Atlantic City, N. BLATSTEIN HARRY, July 14, 2007, husband of Doreen Blatstein and the late Blanche Blatstein, father of Marc Blatstein (Jill), Bart Blatstein (Jil), and Rick Blatstein (Lori), brother of Sidney. The $100 million park, which will open June 30, is part of an effort by Atlantic City to offer guests — particularly those with children — something to do other than gambling. Developer Bart Blatstein has acquired the final parcel in an assemblage of Atlantic City properties stretching three blocks inland from his Showboat hotel. Bart Blatstein, CEO of Tower Investments Inc. m. 8 million, less than 2 percent of the $200 million plus that developer Taubman Centers Inc. H. Revamped as The Playground, the new venue. m.