6 billion to his fortune; now worth $72. ) Philadelphia magazine first reported the divorce Wednesday and a check of Montgomery. Blatstein reports that the ISLAND waterpark will be the largest indoor waterpark in the world. Last month, Philadelphia developer Bart Blatstein and his wife Jill Blatstein paid $5. ATLANTIC CITY — The Island Waterpark, developer Bart Blatstein’s $100 million game changer for this resort town, did not open as scheduled Friday. It's a family-friendly destination for all ages, Bart Blatstein, Tower Investments CEO and Showboat owner, said. Published Jan. 9 million in fees and other compensation from OTG in 2014. m. The massive complex was acquired by Bart Blatstein at Sheriff’s Sale for $1. It also ends Blatstein's years-long effort to. An aquarium and a giant Ferris wheel already draw some families, but Atlantic City remains far more geared to adult gamblers. Philadelphia developer Bart Blatstein said he hopes to make the former casino a non-gambling. The Showboat opened as a casino hotel in 1987 and closed in 2014; the hotel reopened in 2016. But they also said the plan doesn't offer enough parking, and some also criticized. The Senator Gormley proposal calls for an open-space theme. Bart Blatstein, the developer of Island Waterpark in Atlantic City, celebrated his latest project — what he calls the “world’s largest” oceanfront water park — with family and friends at. m. Maybe a few more crumbs of support from the CRDA. 6 billion to his fortune; now worth $72. “It was magical,” says Blatstein. “He’s buying. Jil Blatstein withdrew her divorce filing the day after our report. It will be 15 stories tall and will replace the surface parking lot between the movie theater and the Edge. Bart Blatstein couldn't quite manage to clear the last hurdle for his proposed project at South Broad and Washington Avenue. 2 million in damages. Academics. Developer Bart Blatstein has acquired the final parcel in an assemblage of Atlantic City properties stretching three blocks inland from his Showboat hotel. “If you have a really large project, you can have bigger amenities, different features, different services and you can amortize that over 600 or 1,000 units,” Pestronk said. The developer who bought the Inquirer Building, Bart Blatstein, announced in May 2015 that he would attempt to turn the building into a 125-room boutique hotel. J. Bart Blatstein?! “I was the guest of someone, and we were seated ringside,” says the Philadelphia mega developer, who was a virtual unknown in 1988. , is doubling down on non-casino family entertainment by launching New. —Bart Blatstein, Tower Investments CEO and Showboat Owner . Bates of Horror Con raved about the layout and high. VIP guests mingled with mermaids as Atlantic City’s $100 million water park made a handsome first impression. The market value for the roughly acre-sized site — which may differ from a private appraisal — is just north of $2. Developer Bart Blatstein’s latest project in North Philadelphia is facing backlash from neighborhood groups and a city-appointed design review board, although there is little they can do to stop. Blatstein says his new venue will keep the 400 current jobs at the mall and add an. and for Scott to make his long awaited apology to Bart Blatstein. 21, 2022, 4:00 p. ATLANTIC CITY, N. “I can. of Philadelphia. He has moved the company to offices near his opulent new home on. Martin Sizmur, who is in charge of construction for Philadelphia developer Bart Blatstein, shows an illustration of an 8,000-seat domed concert hall to be built next to the Showboat casino, Wednesday, April 21, 2021, in Atlantic City, N. , started booking acts for the 800-seat venue, such as. 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. ATLANTIC CITY — This $100 million game changer for Atlantic City was ready for a closeup. 5 million tax break for 20 years. He has a fortune of $86 billion, up from $75 billion last year. Rendering of mixed-used complex proposed at 1043 Germantown Avenue in Northern Liberties. Tech entrepreneur Hari Ravichandran bought a 35th floor unit for $8. Published: Nov. Plans for one of the last remaining Northern Liberties lots held by developer Bart Blatstein will go. Bart Blatstein?! “I was the guest of someone, and we were seated ringside,” says the Philadelphia mega developer, who was a virtual unknown in 1988. Presidential City apartment complex sells for record price of $357M . Bart Blatstein, the man behind some of Philadelphia's biggest (and, at times, controversial) redevelopments, has plans to bring another chain (or several) to North Broad and Spring Garden streets. " Atlantic city was "broke," he said. On March 30, 1987, the Showboat Hotel, Casino and Bowling Center opened with a 60,000-square-foot (5,600 m2) casino and a 60-lane bowling alley,[4] The complex was built on land. Clarification: The L. The Business Journal confirmed Campus Apartments CEO and 76ers minority owner David Adelman, real estate developer Bart Blatstein and politician-turned-filmmaker Sam Katz as investors. People doubted Bart Blatstein. T. He’s also planning a 60,000-square-foot beer garden. Bart Blatstein, CEO of Tower Investments, Inc. 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. 18, 2023, 4:09 p. held a VIP sneak peek for Lucky Snake at Showboat, a $7 million attraction that includes New Jersey’s largest arcade, a. m. Atlantic CIty's Showboat Hotel will open the Lucky Snake arcade, the largest in New Jersey, on May 15. But first, developer Bart Blatstein had to cut a ribbon made of two long hair braids tied together from. Kresa is also devoted to promoting humanitarian concerns through his work with various government. 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. The Bart Blatstein proposal features a residential community concept, featuring homes, a school, walking paths, and more. 5 years in the making, with Blatstein noting that yesterday's review was the 40th meeting on the development. Blatstein is building. But Blatstein is constantly working on making sure her pieces feel good. Before Bart I Blatstein moved into his current home, he used to live at the following addresses: 1914 Rittenhouse Sq, Philadelphia, PA, 19103-5735 · 1139 Rock Creek Rd, Gladwyne, PA, 19035-1439 · 1033 N 2nd St, Philadelphia, PA, 19123-1661 · 115 N Gladstone Ave, Margate City, NJ, 08402-1703 · 1916 Rittenhouse Sq, Apt PA,. Throw on your bathing suit and spend a few hours getting soaked at Bart Blatstein’s Island Waterpark. Post Brothers has built 8,000. Though the original plan for Stockton University to turn the Showboat into a dormitory, it ultimately sold the property to Philly developer Bart Blatstein in 2016 for $23 million. The sale price is about. m. 12, 2022 in Atlantic City, N. CEO Bart Blatstein announced a joint venture between his company and Post Brothers Nov. is a leading developer in retail, entertainment, mixed use,… | Learn more about Bart Blatstein's work experience, education, connections & more by visiting their profile. When Showboat Hotel Owner Bart Blatstein announced he would build a $100 million waterpark a couple of years ago, my response on my radio show was skeptical, to say the least. 5 million for a Continuum townhome. 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. Bart Blatstein's plan to demolish 1916 Rittenhouse, the domed property with a uniquely curbed brick wall attached to the main house at McIlhenny's Mansion, was recently released by the Center City Residents Association in an email to residents. He is a brother of Bart Blatstein, one of Philadelphia's. C. J. Jessica Kartalija reports. 111 S Gladstone Ave, Margate City, NJ 08402. J. The Showboat project will bring "a family-friendly and year-round resort option to 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. At 5:46 p. Blatstein cut the “ribbon” — or, in this case, two braids knotted together from the wigs. The waterpark has been touted as a “game changer” for Atlantic City, and follows several failed attempts by. 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. 12, 2022 in Atlantic City, N. Developer Bart Blatstein’s latest project in North Philadelphia is facing backlash from neighborhood groups and a city-appointed design review board, although there is little they can do to stop it. Blatstein is building. In 2019, Post acquired a. Blatstein re-opened Showboat just this past July as a hotel sans casino. 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. , of suburban Detroit, and other investors plowed into. We needed something. Developer Bart Blatstein has acquired the final parcel in an assemblage of Atlantic City properties stretching three blocks inland from his Showboat hotel on the Boardwalk. The Marina was originally known for the drive-in suburban crowd – think Buick drivers – attracted to Harrah’s, which pioneered. —Bart Blatstein, Tower Investments CEO and Showboat Owner . The Showboat Atlantic City Hotel continues to undergo changes, as owner Bart Blatstein continues to invest in non-gaming. The property, aimed to. Its. ET. 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. The company is known for its agressive and. CEO Bart Blatstein announced a joint venture between his company and Post Brothers Nov. Construction began on the 120,000 square foot endeavor. Island Waterpark, a $100 million endeavor by Philadelphia developer Bart Blatstein, is set to open June 30 in Atlantic City as one of the area's few non-gambling tourist hotspots. H. Zoning board chair Frank DiCicco smirked. 7, 2023, 5:15 p. “In terms of the design, the scale, the location, the one-of-a-kind offerings, and the dynamic mix of entertainment for adults and kids, no other family-fun resort in the region or even the world compares to it," Blatstein said. 5 million for a Continuum townhome. The owner of the Showboat, it was Blatstein who brought the vision of the indoor water park to Atlantic City. The $50 million dollar renovation project will be completed just in time for the grand opening of the $100 million. Mr. The plan unveiled Monday is called Casa Mar, a water-intensive development inspired by the canals of Amsterdam. J. m. Developer Bart Blatstein’s latest project in North Philadelphia is facing backlash from. Blatstein owns the Showboat Hotel and other properties in Atlantic City. Updated 1:44 p. (For example, developer Bart Blatstein says he got back the $150,000 he invested with Verne. The new $100 million Island Water Park opening June 30 at Showboat Hotel in Atlantic City. You could start a story about Northern Liberties 100 different ways. 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. By Victor Fiorillo · 1/28/2016, 2:21 p. Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Net Worth. Greyhound exterior. Jim Lowney | For NJ Advance Media. May 12, 2023. (For example, developer Bart Blatstein says he got back the $150,000 he invested with Verne. November 8, 2013. Atlantic City Area Readers Submit Favorite Winter Comfort FoodsBut that isn’t stopping Showboat Hotel owner Bart Blatstein from pitching his own Bader Field development. Island Waterpark, largest indoor beachfront waterpark in the world, is opening at Showboat Resort in Atlantic City next week. Blatstein is building. Taken from Wikipedia, "The Showboat Atlantic City is a hotel in Atlantic City, New Jersey. Blatstein paid $23 million for a property that he described as "two million square feet of fixer upper. 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. The battle over Bart Blatstein’s Wawa on the waterfront will continue into 2020. Blatstein will get a 20-year state tax incentive. The Island Waterpark at the Showboat Resort along the Atlantic City Boardwalk opened Tuesday, July 4, at noon. Blatstein bought the former Boardwalk volleyball court on New Jersey Avenue for $3. J. Developer Bart Blatstein took the wraps off that multi-billion-dollar project Monday. Blatstein had been working with another grocer at the time. Read more Elizabeth Robertson. The former deputy to Mort Klein, president of the Zionist Organization of America, is suing him and the group, accusing the often combative leader of racist and sexist behavior. C. The 11-story, U-shaped building would consist of 375 apartments. Christopher Columbus Ave. J. "It’s a great project because Atlantic City is lacking family amenities. Bart Blatstein and his ex-wife Jil Blatstein divorced in 2016, after more than 35 years of married life. PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- He's the developer behind some of Philadelphia's most vibrant neighborhoods and changing the way we look at Atlantic. Boardwalk HallATLANTIC CITY — This $100 million game changer for Atlantic City was ready for a closeup. Blatstein, who two months ago sold 60 percent of his holdings at The Piazza and Liberties Walk, has focused his energy on bringing The. J. Tower Place is the first luxury apartment building on North Broad Street by Bart Blatstein's Tower Investments Inc. This will be a more than $100 million project. Previously, Bart was an Owner at Boat Intern ational and also held positions at Friends of Rittenhouse Square, NorthEast Treatment Centers. Showboat owner Bart Blatstein has pushed to make the seaside resort more family-friendly amid its numerous casinos and other adult entertainment venues. Founder and CEO. To get around that roadblock, Bart wants to build a gaming and sports book on his lot next door. Martin Sizmur, who is in charge of construction for Philadelphia developer Bart Blatstein, shows an illustration of an 8,000-seat domed concert hall to be built next to the Showboat casino,. and Showboat Atlantic City owner Bart Blatstein teamed up to give Atlantic City youth a free morning at the new $100-million Island Waterpark. A person familiar with the deal said Blatstein and Steelman agreed to pay $2. Founder and CEO. This vast retail and. Developer Bart Blatstein floats $3 billion plan for ex-airport in Atlantic City. Thank you, and good night. But it was abruptly called off late. Bart Blatstein, whose company bought Showboat from Stockton University in January, said Thursday that the first guests are set to start checking in to the 852-room hotel at 3 p. The ballroom was used for wedding receptions and weekly dances. Blatstein calls what he is doing in Atlantic City “his last crazy,” meaning as he gets older, he has one more crazy project that he would like to see change a city just like he did in Philadelphia. m. It was Atlantic City's primary convention center until the opening of the Atlantic City Convention. is owned by Bart Blatstein’s Tower Investments, and 1132-1140 N. Search Сlose. — 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. It is now owned by developer Bart Blatstein. (AP) -- It was awful weather for the first full day of summer Thursday: rainy, cold and windy. The complex was demolished in April. Foolish deed restrictions OK’ed by the City of AC harming development. Bart Blatstein, CEO of Tower, called Monday for “an open, transparent process” to seek developers for the site. Blatstein’s company acquired the Showboat in 2016. ”. 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. “At night, people got dressed up for the. Bart was born sixty-eight years ago. Blatstein has also proposed a second mixed-use project along Washington Avenue, just one block away at a vacant lot on 13th Street. It is now owned by developer Bart Blatstein. Jersey Digs was the first news outlet to reveal the look of the facility last month, which is designed by Atlantic City-based SOSH Architects with interior work from Martin Aquatic Design. 8 million, less than 2 percent of the $200 million plus that developer Taubman Centers Inc. Atlantic City’s ISLAND Waterpark. It is now owned by developer Bart Blatstein. He set a goal: Make $15,000 in the first year. 8/16/2022. Blatstein is building. He studied here from 1972-1976. Parents Information: N/A: Nationality: American: Address:. More things to do in Atlantic City. 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. among other restaurants and retailers. In our inaugural edition of The Informant, we tell you about the Bart Blatstein divorce, the Canno "conspiracy," and AMEX fugitive Tori Spelling in Philly. 507. The developer who bought the Inquirer Building, Bart Blatstein, announced in May 2015 that he would attempt to turn the building into a 125-room boutique hotel. The complex also typified life in the area, around Oxford Circle, where Blatstein grew up. Nature started to reclaim the land after Schmidt’s was torn down. Blumenfeld doesn’t apologize for making a lot of money from the projects he bought from his dad’s bankruptcy, or the ones he created with partners of his own, like 640 North Broad. DEEM plan features 423 condo units encircling the track, and another 372 apartments and 34 townhomes along Albany Avenue, many for rent. Blatstein also owns several projects in. Stockton's academic programs provide opportunities for study in fields including Criminal Justice, Psychology, Environmental Science, Biology,. The Board of Trustees also approved awarding honorary Doctor of Public Service degrees at the May 12 commencement ceremonies at Jim Whelan Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City to Bart Blatstein, founder. The former deputy to Mort Klein, president of the Zionist Organization of America, is suing him and the group, accusing the often combative leader of racist and sexist behavior. 18, 2023, 4:09 p. Peter Blachstein (30 April 1911 – 4 October 1977) was a German journalist who became a politician. " The concept for the Pier, currently a mostly-failed, half unoccupied luxury mall with a busy Apple Store and Tiffany, is modeled after Beale Street in Memphis, 6th Street in Austin, Texas, and Bourbon Street in New Orleans, Blatstein and partner Paul Steelman, a noted casino architect. , sums it up by saying “This is a once in a lifetime transformational opportunity for Atlantic City. There are lots of pieces of vacant land in Philadelphia, but this one sits in a prime location: on. Blatstein, who’s building an indoor waterpark at his Boardwalk non-gaming hotel. He earned his B. , did not respond to a message left for him Tuesday. and owner of Showboat Atlantic City, proposed a plan to redevelop the city-owned…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. He has a fortune of $86 billion, up from $75 billion last year. 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. Matthew Strabuk, Staff photographer “The waterpark is fantastic. Broad St. The park. Atlantic CIty's Showboat Hotel will open the Lucky Snake arcade, the largest in New Jersey, on May 15. Last summer, Blatstein opened Lucky Snake. 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. Search Сlose. Developer Bart Blatstein says he and his wife of 35 years are not divorcing. In a swift turn of events, developer Bart Blatstein has postponed the opening of his Island Waterpark at the Showboat Hotel. J. 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. , a New York real estate firm. Stockton University has agreed to sell the former Showboat Casino Hotel in Atlantic City to developer Bart Blatstein’s firm for $22 million, the school announced Friday. Blatstein, who last year reopened the former Showboat casino as a non-gambling hotel, has added land nearby as part of the. “Drop the gas stations, and we’ll be out of here in five minutes. Front St. John Rosen, who the organization fired as executive director in August, is seeking $1. Bart Blatstein offers a first look inside ‘grandiose’ Island Waterpark in A. The university held two ceremonies, one at 10 a. 7 million from Caesars Entertainment, and reopened it as The. He did not divulge the sale price. Year. , said the final phase of remodeling for the hotel’s 800 rooms, suites, lobby and other common areas is underway. City of Atlantic City Mayor Marty Small, Sr. J. 3, 2009. Bart is an associate degree holder. com Website ourbus. Stockton University was hemorrhaging cash at the time, with more than $500,000 per month due in debt service. 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. Upon which 90 percent of the assembled people in the. This June 8, 2016 photo shows the exterior of the former Showboat casino in Atlantic City, N. Located next to the Showboat on the beach block. 7 million from Caesars Entertainment, and reopened it as The. Blatstein, who also owns The Playground in Atlantic City, said. 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 But it was perfect for what Bart Blatstein is selling. Let the good times roll up! The former casino floor, at 100,000 contiguous square feet, is the largest private convention floor in Atlantic City, Blatstein says. Bart Blatstein, the waterpark’s developer, held a preview party for family and friends on Thursday. Philadelphia developer Bart Blatstein has broken ground on a $100 million indoor water park on the Atlantic City Boardwalk designed to give families a year-round. 12, 2022: Bart Blatstein breaks ground on his proposed $100 million water park — Island Waterpark — to be located outside Showboat. ”. The plan unveiled Monday is called Casa Mar, a water-intensive development inspired by the canals of Amsterdam. Blatstein also said “I would fail” if the venue were going to be like Xfinity Live! Shots fired, Bart. It’ll also be featured in the forthcoming book Palazzos of Power by Penn professor Aaron Wunsch. just behind the AMC movie theater. by Jake Blumgart. Stockton sold the Showboat property to Bart Blatstein in January 2016. 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. According to Blatstein's schedule, construction would begin in August 2016. You could start with Bart Blatstein, the first mega-developer to take a chance on the blighted, bombed-out neighborhood, in the. Related: Developer Bart Blatstein buys Piers 38 and 40 along the Delaware River. Bart Blatstein, the man behind some of Philadelphia's biggest (and, at times, controversial) redevelopments, has plans to bring another chain (or several) to North Broad and Spring Garden streets. They have 2. 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. ”. Philadelphia developer Bart Blatstein stands at the groundbreaking ceremony for a $100 million year-round indoor water park on Wednesday, Jan. “I would have kept the buildings if I would. Bart Blatstein, of Tower Investments, center, and brothers Matthew Pestronk, right, and Michael Pestronk, left — founders of Post Brothers — presented on Nov. 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. Bart Blatstein; Philadelphia Development News; Post Brothers buys $44M stake in The Piazza from Kushner Companies. Bart Blatstein, the waterpark’s developer, held a preview party for family and friends on Thursday. Bart Blatstein: Profession: Businessman, Entrepreneur: Famous for: Tower Investment Inc. Bart Blatstein is a Chief Executive Officer at Tower Investments based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. 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. The $3 billion plan calls for building 10,000 units of rental homes aimed at mid-market, and 400,000 square feet of retail and […]Blatstein's S. ET. Case Details Parties Documents Dockets. 21 that would establish Casa Mar, a $3 billion development built on 140 acres. 9. He applied for $5 million in funding from Pennsylvania to go towards the $36. Klein is a published academic, having served as a lecturer at Temple University and as a. Philadelphia and Atlantic City developer Bart Blatstein has announced plans to develop a multi-billion dollar mixed-use project at Atlantic City’s Bader Field. Wikipedia. According to Property, Blatstein plans to add a four-story, modern style addition to the. 8 million, Garden Pier for $1. Brattain and Ottilie Houser. 1914 1016 rittenhouse sq original. Developer Bart Blatstein has plenty of experience with both. This case was filed in Miami Dade County Courts, Miami-Dade County Courthouse located in Miami-Dade, Florida. Klein is National President of the Zionist Organization of America (ZOA), the oldest pro-Israel group in the U. Kartalija: Philadelphia Magazine called you "the most creative. It is owned by developer Bart Blatstein. Principal Bart Blatstein recognized long before anyone else the enormous potential of Delaware Avenue for large scale retail and commercial development. (M. The super-sized Wawa convenience-store-and-gas-station combo at 2535 Aramingo Avenue November 6, 2017. Bart Blatstein, CEO of Tower Investments Inc. It is, however, one of the two casinos that’s seeing some new life on this list. But first, developer Bart Blatstein had to cut a ribbon made of two long hair braids tied together from. Bart Blatstein uses hedge clippers to cut the ceremonial ribbon, in this case the hair of two mermaid models. Blatstein also owns several projects in Philadelphia. A pot-holed runway at the former Bader Field airport site is backdropped by casinos in February in Atlantic City. " The $100 million attraction will include t ube slides, three head-first slides; a 1,000-square-foot surf simulator;. Bart Blatstein offers a first look inside ‘grandiose’ Island Waterpark in A. 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. On March 30, 1987, the Showboat Hotel, Casino and Bowling Center opened with a 60,000-square-foot (5,600 m2) casino and a 60-lane bowling alley,[4] The complex was built on land. On Jan 12, 2022. The pier is expected to reopen as a film production studio and entertainment venue in 2024 to host. On 07/28/2021 BART BLATSTEIN filed an Other - Writ Of Mandamus lawsuit against RS GROUP HOUSING, LLC. , a statement was emailed from Blatstein that said the delay was to ensure that “everything is perfect. (AP) — 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 option in the seaside resort that doesn’t involve gambling. — Philadelphia developer Bart Blatstein broke ground Wednesday on a $100 million indoor water park on the Atlantic City. Morton A. Blatstein said state and city officials worked for “the common cause” of getting the park opened and praised the mayor for expediting the process. Showboat does not have a casino but operates as a hotel (and soon apartments also). 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. More things to do in Atlantic City. Post Bros. Blatstein is also the man who saved Stockton University when he agreed to purchase the former Showboat Hotel and Casino from Stockton. S. Wayne Parry. When can families enjoy the storied island getaway? Blatstein and. Bart Blatstein, founder and CEO of Philadelphia-based Tower Investments, and Jil Blatstein bought a nearly 2,500-square-foot, three-bedroom, three-and-a-half. The properties at 775 S. Philadelphia has seen its share of large and opulent houses emerge during the recent building boom, but this newest one, built on Rittenhouse Square's southwest corner for developer Bart Blatstein and his family, has attracted an extra degree of public curiosity because of its storied location and unusually protracted construction.