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By Scott Cronick Staff Writer

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Dusk Management Group is doing everything to take advantage of the space it has inside Caesars Atlantic City.

Dusk Management Group is doing everything to take advantage of the space it has inside Caesars Atlantic City.

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Why has the Casino Reinvestment Development Authority been selected in the Democrats' proposal - with, I understand, Gov. Chris Christie's approval - to oversee the Atlantic City's entertainment, gaming and retail zone? One need only see the work that has been done on projections for future development within Atlantic City to understand why.

We just finished an exciting election and, without a day's rest, House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi let it be known that she wants to be the Democrats' minority leader. This was followed locally by former Galloway Township municipal court judge Chris Brown's announcement that he would seek the nomination to run for the Assembly seat of Vince Polistina. Polistina is still in the seat, but it has been rumored he is considering challenging Sen. Jim Whelan for his seat in the second legislative district.

The Showboat Casino-Hotel culinary team recently unveiled a new-and-improved version of its French Quarter Buffet that it thinks will rival others in the city.

The annual "Pop" Lloyd Weekend returns to the area for the 18th time this weekend, and, as usual, Harrah's Entertainment is playing a vital role celebrating history and honoring local legends.

This idea did not come from a dream. It came from a gentleman I hold in the highest regard. I was attending a dinner for those who were participating in the Atlantic City Airshow, and I was invited to sit down and talk with this gentleman about it.

Fishermen's Energy is coming to Atlantic City and will more than likely have employees and offices in Gardner's Basin. This is the company that will develop six wind turbines 2.8 miles off the coast of Atlantic City as a demonstration project.

People from all over the state came to hear the Democrats' Gaming Summit. It was obviously anticipated there would be 250 people present because that was the number of seats available, but they had to open a partition for the more than 500 attendees. Several Republican legislators were in attendance, quietly sitting in the back of the room observing the proceedings.

If you're looking for a new spot to eat some great sushi, the Showboat Casino-Hotel recently debuted Oshi Sushi & Sake inside its Rib & Chophouse.

More and more local restaurants are using organic produce and offering healthier protein alternatives, but Nero's Grill may be the most aggressive yet.

Many upscale restaurants don't even consider offering children's menus. The Palm in Atlantic City is embracing the concept.

All three Trump Entertainment properties in Atlantic City will be entertainment destinations this summer as each casino will feature long-running revue shows.

According to Pollstar, Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa is about as good as it gets in this region for concerts.

Boogie Nights creator Dave Pena got married in Las Vegas in 1998 with an Elvis impersonator singing at his wedding. If Atlantic City had a similar option, the New York native wouldn't have flown across the country with a handful of friends and family. He would have been able to invite more people to drive down the Garden State Parkway to witness his unorthodox nuptials.

Happy hours are a dime a dozen. But the happy hour at The Palm Bar inside The Quarter at the Tropicana Casino and Resort is by far the most buzzed-about in the city.

Football fans are in for a real treat on Saturday, Jan, 30, as Resorts Atlantic City teams with Mike Ditka's Gridiron Greats and BCS Sports Collectibles for a memorabilia show and cocktail party featuring NFL legend Jerry Rice and other football greats.

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