Marie's Blog About South Padre Island, Port Isabel, Laguna Vista & Bayview

Yes, I know, the obvious answer is a beach lover, but I'd like to get a little more specific geographically.  SPI has long been a favorite of folks from Texas , including the Rio Grande Valley, San Antonio, Austin, and Dallas; from our neighboring states of Oklahoma, Arkansas; from the mid-west c...

What is believed to be the largest beach nourishment project in the history of Texas will soon begin.  The beach was impacted by both Hurricane Dolly and the storm surge from Hurricane Ike, which struck Galveston.  According to Jerry Patterson, Texas General Land Office Commissioner, more than 40...

UPDATE- The Laguna Madre Water District Board awarded a contract to Jimmy Closner & Sons Construction Co. to install water and sewer lines to service properties located on the undeveloped, northern part of the Island.  The lines will be extended to approximately 1 mile north of Beach Access #6. T...

Our welcome mat is drying out and we are open for visitors!  One week ago we were being battered by the slow-moving, Category 2 Hurricane Dolly and we are so glad to say - Good-bye, Dolly! Many thanks to the care and concern of our Emergency Management Team, Town and county officials and employee...

Summer solstice begins tomorrow, but summer is in full swing on South Padre Island!  Real estate has never been at a standstill here, though it has slowed.  Properties are still selling, especially beach front or properties that have shown good rental income.  We have seen an "up tick" the last 4...

Fireworks, Turtles, Volleyball, and Lighthouse Movies!  If you're looking for fun and unique events, look no more.  Our tropical tip of Texas has some great events coming in May.  The 4th Season of the Port Isabel Lighthouse Establishment Cinema begins on May 9th with a showing of "The Pirates of...

We are in the midst of a pirate invasion this week-end!  To celebrate the 35th birthday of the Town of South Padre Island, there will be 4 fun-filled days of family activities for all ages and aptly named "Pirate Days".  We are also preparing for the possibility of a pirate invasion from the bays...

My business partner, EJ Wilkerson, and I wrote this article to appear in The Guide to South Padre Island, which is a publication of the South Padre Island Chamber of Commerce, for the convenience of our visitors.  I thought it would be an appropriate way to introduce you to our area. "Despite stu...