Owl-Owned Businesses Down the Jersey Shore

Summertime is here, Owls! We're taking a look at Temple's alumni-owned businesses down the shore and all over New Jersey. Whether you're grabbing a bite, shopping local or planning your next beach day, these Owl-owned businesses are worth adding to your summer itinerary.

Owls are everywhere, including the Jersey Shore! We've compiled some of our alumni entrepreneurs who own businesses down the shore and all over New Jersey. Take a look at the list below, and if you or someone you know has an alumni-owned business, check out our Alumni Business Directory to make sure your business is listed.

Magdalena Arroyo,
LAW ’14

Owner,
Maggie's Boutique
📍Wildwood, NJ

A young contemporary boutique located in the heart of Wildwood, offering colorful resort fashion at affordable prices.

Danielle Cohn,
KLN ’95

Founder,
My Inspirement
📍Longport, NJ

My Inspirement™ empowers executives at all ages and stages of transition to shine even brighter.

Kristin Fitzpatrick,
KLN ’95

Owner,
Luxe Weddings by Kristin
📍Ocean City, NJ

An elegant, sophisticated, and professional boutique wedding planning firm that strives to help you create a luxurious special occasion.

Melissa Holzman Goldstein,
LAW ’00 

Owner,
Zone Yoga & Pilates
📍Margate City, NJ

Zone Yoga and Pilates has been providing quality yoga instruction in a warm, friendly environment for over 20 years.

Drew Levinson,
TFM ’04

Owner,
Flux Modern
📍Asbury Park, NJ

Owned and operated by husband and wife team Drew and Danielle Levinson for over 10 years, Flux Modern specializes in mid-century modern and vintage furniture. 

Nikolas Pattantyus,
CLA ’06

Owner,
7 Mile Island Massage
📍Avalon, NJ

7 Mile Island Massage has been the trusted and preferred in-home massage therapy provider all along the South Jersey Shore since 2001. 

Peter Baldwin,
FOX ’86

Owner,
BelleWood Oil Service
📍Woodbine, NJ

A family-owned and -operated discount oil service serving Cape May, Lower Cumberland and Southern Atlantic County.

Jim Cooper,
EDU ’87

Founder,
5 Star Kicking
📍Berlin, NJ

5 Star Kicking uses one-on-one coaching methods and personal on-field video analysis addressing both the mental and physical aspects of the game.

Albert Gomez,
EDU ’87

Owner,
Makers Station Gallery
📍West Creek, NJ

A craft gallery and gift shop offering pottery and glassblowing classes. 

George Karayiannis,
EDU ’96

Owner,
Dino's Seaville Diner
📍Seaville, NJ

Family-owned and -operated, Dino’s Seaville Diner has been serving Cape May County and the Jersey Shore great homemade meals since 1977.

Marc Lovitz,
CLA ’67

Owner,
Talk of the Walk
📍Atlantic City, NJ

Talk of the Walk is an award-winning, family-owned women’s boutique operating since 1951. 

Lauren Popper,
TYL ’13

Owner,
Cape Shore Gardens
📍Cape May, NJ

Cape Shore Gardens has been building landscapes since 1980 and is continuing the legacy of durability and quality in creating some of the finest gardens in the area.

Dr. Lawrence Coia,
MED ’78

Co-Owner,
Bellview Winery
📍Landisville, NJ  

With over 20 estate-grown varietals and over two dozen wines, Bellview Winery has a bottle for everyone from the connoisseur to the casual wine drinker. 

Ann Fitzgerald,
EDU ’65

Owner,
Images Unlimited
📍Rio Grande, NJ  

Images Unlimited makes it easy for you to provide most items needed for your race program or racing event!

Iridium Gonzalez,
FOX ’23

Owner,
Green Grass Gonzalez Landscaping
📍Somers Point, NJ

Provides a full range of landscaping services, specializing in lawncare, trimming, mulch, paving, stone veneers, planting, topsoil, fencing, seasonal services and more.

Michael Lake,
TYL ’09

Owner,
Rick's Seafood
📍North Wildwood, NJ

For over 30 years, Rick's Seafood has enjoyed bringing the best crabs and seafood around to North Wildwood, and they look forward to helping you enjoy the next 30 years.

Kent Miller,
FOX ’16

Owner,
Shorebreak Pizza Grille  
📍Avalon, NJ

Shorebreak Pizza Grille is Avalon’s premier tropical restaurant, serving cooked-to-perfection pizzas in their wood-fired oven since 2006.  

Patricia Robinson Nelson,
EDU ’77 

Owner,
The Wagging Tail
📍Cape May, NJ

The Wagging Tail Pet Nutrition Center is the top-rated pet food store and pet supply store in Cape May.