Atlantic City’s oldest casino now has a new entertainment attraction, and Governor Chris Christie believes it is a symbol that the shore is back. Hundreds of people, including the Governor came out for the grand opening today of the Margaritaville restaurant, entertainment and gambling complex inside (and outside on the beach) of Resorts Hotel and Casino in Atlantic City. Officials on hand this afternoon said the entire complex was all about “having fun and celebrating the beach.”

The $35 million Jimmy Buffett-themed attraction is part of a $70 million makeover of Resorts, which opened 35 years ago this weekend.

The complex is expected to breathe new life into Resorts, which has struggled to compete against newer, larger casinos in Atlantic City and those in neighboring states. However, Governor Christie believes the the attractions mean far more than just that:

In addition to a restaurant, two bars, a coffee shop and a retail store, Margaritaville also spills onto the casino floor, with themed slot machine areas.

At the end of the ceremony, the folks from Margaritiville even gave Governor Christie the license to chill.

(The Associated Press contributed to this story. All Rights Reserved/Copyright 2013)

Source: Governor Chris Christie Sees New Margaritaville as Symbol for Recovery at the Shore [VIDEO/PHOTOS]

It was another magical Lite Rock Second Chance Prom!

The Kenny I Band kept the dance floor alive all night, there was a marriage proposal, and musical beach buckets where one lucky guest won a pair of tickets!

The pictures say it all…! Many thanks to everyone who made this night possible!

Townsquare Media partnered with Wedding Set Go to bring you the “Ultimate Wedding Experience”.  It was held at the Hamilton Mall this past Sunday from 11-4.

Source: Ultimate Wedding Experience [PHOTOS]

Culinary specialist Cheryl Cohen wowed the audience with ten new recipes and cooking tips during the show!  See how fun cooking can be in our pictures below!

It was fun for the whole family!  Happy Easter!  Check out the pictures!

Thank you to our sponsors:

- ShopRite Supermarkets

-AtlantiCare, taking you well into the future.  Visit www.atlanticare.org or call 888-569-1000

- Johnson’s Popcorn, homemade, delicious, shipped anywhere in the world.

- Providence Pediatric Medical Daycare in Atlantic City – Providing daycare for children with special needs

Jewel made a stop at the Golden Nugget in Atlantic City to support her Greatest Hits CD which is out in stores now!

Source: Jewel: The Greatest Hits Tour [PHOTOS]

Several utility  poles have broken along Stone Harbor Boulevard due to the gusty winds resulting in wires and poles down across the road.

Stone Harbor Boulevard is closed to traffic at this time for safety concerns.

Rt 30, Shore Road & Ohio Ave closed in Absecon. Black Horse Pike open 1 lane each way in and out of Atlantic City. The Expressway is your best bet to get in and out of AC.

Wind gusts have reached 61 mph in Ocean City; the National Weather Service reports wind gusts of 55 in Somers Point, 47 in Wildwood and 41 in West Cape May.

Power Outages have been reported in Margate, Longport and Ventnor. According to Atlantic City Electric over 22,000 have been affected in Atlantic County and over 7,000 in Cape May County. Call 1-800-833-7476 to report an outage.

According to our Lite Rock Meteorologist Allan Casper we could get anywhere from 1-3 inches of slushy wet snow. Of course heavy rain will also be in the mix. There is a Coastal Flood Warning in effect.

Keep listening to Lite Rock for continuous weather updates.