Tiki Island Galveston Texas Homeowners Association Since we have narrowed our search for our new home to Tiki Island, would you please explain the value of the Home Owners Association  The Incorporated city of Tiki Island does have a Homeowner’s Association that is mandatory for all residents owning property in the Village. There are many reasons that a community, village or subdivision would choose to implement a Home Owner’s Association [HOA]   1. It could be the best tool to protect the quality of the neighborhood, thus maintaining and enhancing the value of your property.   2. The HOA has a board of directors that incorporate the Deed Restrictions of the Village and use the law to enforce these restrictions for the betterment of all the residents.   3.  Tiki is divided into 13 Sec... 02/09/2011

  Tiki Island, a tiny peninsula located just 5 miles west of Galveston Texas, and 40 mile southeast of Houston, makes water front living a breeze.  All of the home sites are built around canals and provide convenient access to Galveston West Bay and the endless opportunities for salt water fishing.  The community is zoned ‘V’ or High Velocity; therefore all of the homes are elevated on stilts, per the standard Texas Coastal Building Codes and FEMA regulations.  This wonderful waterfront community was incorporated in 1982 and has its own police department, volunteer fire department and city hall.  The approximately 850 homes make for a very intimate community and friendly neighborhood in which to live.  The community has an active Home Owners Association and an Architectural Control comm... 01/24/2011

  FAT BOY’S Bait & Tackle sits conveniently located on Galveston West Bay.  If you live around here you don’t need any introduction.  Shirley & Robert Pike welcome fishermen from all over and always have the supplies they want and need for a good fishing experience. Bait shops have their own type of communicating to the fishing population and Fat Boys’ is no exception. Flags are flown to represent the type of live bait available.  A white flag flying means live shrimp, a favorite among live bait users as most saltwater fish love making a meal out of these little critters.  A yellow flag means croaker abounds….trout is especially attracted to these guys.  Green will let you know that finger mullet is aplenty if that is your choice for bait. Fat Boy’s also has a boat launch for those who ... 01/23/2011

The beautiful Texas Coastal community of Tiki Island, is located just 35 mile from Metropolitan Houston Texas.  Traveling on Interstate 45 South, you will find this hidden jewel, just before crossing the Causeway onto Galveston Island This quaint Village reside on a tiny peninsula in Jones Bay, 5 miles West of Galveston Island in Galveston County.                                                                                                  Located at 29.298936, -94.914376   The homes are built around canals, leading into Galveston Bay.  Keeping your vessel outside your back door is customary in this neighborhood, making for quick access to all sorts of water sports. Fishing is the major sporting event in this community followed by cook - outs, parties with your neighbors, crabbing, s... 07/29/2008

Poor Miss Witherspoon- after her untimely death, she arrives in the afterlife and refuses to be reincarnated.  Nothing that God, Gandalf, or Rex Harrison can say will convince her to return to Earth.  Miss Witherspoon must embrace her spiritual lessons and learn to use her stubborness for the good of manind in this wacky and insightful metaphysical comedy.  For tickets and additional informatioin, visit www.strandtheatregalveston.org or call 866-STRAND5.www.StagingSmartNSold.com provides Galveston professional home staging designed to facilitate a rapid and profitable house sale for Realtors and home owners. 05/11/2008

A series of five class presentations will start on March 8 and be held on successive Saturdays at 9 - 11 am.  The location is the second floor of the Salvage Warehouse, also known as the Sealy Garage at 908 23rd Street.  Practical tips will be combined with informed discussions of some of the architectural styles that are represented in Galveston.  Seating may be limited, so reservations are suggested.  Admission to the series is $45 for GHF members and $55 for non members.  Admission to individual classes is $10 or $12. Visit www.galvestonhistory.orgor call Matt Farragher, project coordinator at 409-765-7834.www.StagingSmartNSold.com provides Galveston home staging solutions designed to facilitate a rapid and profitable house sale for area Realtors and home owners. 03/04/2008