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Dr. Peter Farrugia
Advanced Heart & Vascular of Central New Jersey in Colts Neck
FRIDAY, JULY 24, 2026
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🏖️ Jersey Shore Throwback: This week in 1902, President Theodore Roosevelt visited New Jersey governor Franklin Murphy at the National Guard Camp at Sea Girt and reviewed the Guardsmen conducting their annual training. Thousands cheered Roosevelt as his train traveled south and more than ten thousand people flocked to see the immensely popular president.
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TOP STORY: 42nd Annual National Night Out
On one evening each summer, neighbors across Monmouth County gather to celebrate National Night Out, an annual event focused on building stronger relationships between residents and the people who help keep their communities safe. This year, National Night Out returns on Tuesday, Aug. 4, as communities across Monmouth County join thousands of neighborhoods nationwide in one of the country's largest community-building campaigns. Click to see when and where your town’s celebration will be. (See Chart)
365> Sea Girt: Brothers Tim and Chris Lyons had the opportunity to visit the Sicilian village of Bompietro, which their grandfather, Thomas Lyons, helped save in World War II. (More)
365> Middletown: LeGrand Coffee House has invited the community to a "LeGrand Opening" celebration on Saturday, July 25, from 11 am - 6 pm. The shop is located in the Shop Rite shopping center. (More)
365> Colts Neck: Police will be holding a sobriety checkpoint Friday, July 24, from 8 pm - midnight on Route 34. (More)
365> Holmdel: The Monmouth County Board of County Commissioners recognized William R. Satz School Principal Chantal Simonelli, who was named the 2026 Middle Level Administrator of the Year by the New Jersey Association for Middle Level Education. (More)
OUR CREW’S TOP LIVE MUSIC PICKS FOR THIS WEEKEND:
The Stone Pony—Asbury Park
Fri 5:30 pm - Shakey Graves, Dope Lemon
Sat 5:30 pm - Lucy Dacus, Smidley, Ratboys
Boathouse—Belmar
Fri 7 pm - Daddy Pop
Sat 7 pm - Friend Zone
Moore’s Tavern—Freehold
Fri 9 pm – The Suspects
Sat 9 pm – Kickin’ Wing
Harpoon Willy’s—Manasquan
Fri 8:30 pm – Wrong Exit
Sat 8:30 pm – The Salt Brothers
The Parker House—Sea Girt
Fri 8 pm - Audio Riot
Sat 3 pm - Howl; 8 pm - Embers
Sun 4 pm - Spare Parts; 8 pm - Pat Roddy
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Face Painting Designs by Anita
365> FARMER’S MARKETS
Allenhurst on Main St. - 10 am - 2 pm, Friday
Highlands at Huddy Park - 8:30 am - 2 pm, Saturday
Belmar on Payone Plaza - 9 am - 1 pm, Sunday
Asbury Park at Press Plaza - 9 am - 1 pm, Sunday
Red Bank at the Galleria - 9 am - 2 pm, Sunday
365> OUTDOOR MOVIES
Barbie, Asbury Park at Baronet Rooftop, Friday, 8 pm (Tickets)
The Grinch, Ocean Grove at South End Beach, Saturday, 8:30 pm (More)
365> Monmouth County Fair: Friday, 4-11 pm, Saturday, 11 am - 11 pm, Sunday 11 am - 6 pm, at East Freehold Showgrounds. (See Details)
365> Italian Festival & Wine Tasting: Monmouth Park in Oceanport, Saturday and Sunday. (More)
365> Summer Stroll Art Walk: Downtown Ocean Grove, Saturday, 4-8 pm. (More)
TOP STORY: Getting to the Heart of Life - Dr. Peter Farrugia
In a healthcare system increasingly about conglomerates and big business, Dr. Peter Farrugia chooses to run his own Colts Neck practice so he can focus on each patient and take all the time needed to diagnose, treat, and seek cures rather than treating only symptoms. M365 goes Behind the Brand at Advanced Heart & Vascular. (Full Story)
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Thursday’s Only in Monmouth: Cruz Golf Club in Farmingdale is an 18-hole public golf course built for golfers who just want to play—no tee times, no stress, no hassle. The club was built in 1976 by the late Evaristo Cruz, Sr., who worked for Monmouth365’s founder’s grandfather when he emigrated from Portugal.
Yesterday’s Poll Results
Which has the better restaurants, Freehold or Red Bank?
I frequent both: 35%
Red Bank: 33%
Freehold: 32%
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