The last 12 months have been difficult for Jersey Shore businesses, especially those in the entertainment industry. After a year of limited capacity, one of the Jersey Shore's biggest theaters has closed its doors. Credit: Google Maps I received a note from a former employee of the Xscape Theatres Howell 14 that the theatre had closed. They shared that the COVID regulations in the spring of 2020 forced them to suspend operations but in the fall of 2020 they decided to discontinue operating in Howell. Immediately, I checked movie times. Nothing. I checked the Xscape website and Howell was no longer listed. I called the theatre multiple times and got voice mail, no return. I think it is safe and sad to say...