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See what’s hot in this week’s South Padre Parade!

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Dear Readers, Every week we say it, and every week it’s true. The South Padre Parade remains at the forefront of givin’ you, our readers, the goods. And this week’s issue is no exception as we have a monster magazine for ya! Let’s do this in a quick rundown: Featured here are articles on Korn …

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Yvette Clarke: Outside her comfort zone

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By RAY QUIROGA South Padre Parade rayq@portisabelsouthpadre.com “Serious.” That was the word Yvette Clarke used when asked by the South Padre Parade to describe herself. “Serious? Really?” we replied. It took us a few moments to think about it, and say, “Yeah, guess you’re right.” Still, after we got to know her, “serious” wasn’t the …

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35 and Alive! Sea Turtle Inc. sees three decades of success

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By RAY QUIROGA Port Isabel-South Padre PRESS rayq@portisabelsouthpadre.com What a difference a year makes. Last winter, the Valley suffered a freeze that put a strain on the local wildlife population, sea turtles included. To this day, Sea Turtle Inc., located on South Padre Island, is nursing some of those younger turtle that were caught in …

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‘What Would You Do’ filmed on Island

By CRAIG ALANIZ Special to the PRESS A local business was put in the national spotlight on Friday, April 13 when ABC’s “What Would You Do?” – hosted by John Quinones – aired scenarios filmed during Spring Break. Mark Marchan, Manager of Palm Street Pier Bar and Grill, said the crew filmed several scenarios over …

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Gulf restoration effort claims progress

Special to the PRESS An estimated $60 million in early restoration projects soon will begin along the Gulf Coast following the nation’s largest oil spill, the Deepwater Horizon Natural Resource Damage Assessment (NRDA) Trustee Council announced. With finalization of the “Deepwater Horizon Phase I Early Restoration Plan & Environmental Assessment” (ERP/EA), eight restoration projects will …

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Scenes from the Beach-N-Biker Fest, Lighthouse Market Day

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SPI garners top tourism award

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Special to the PRESS During the 36th annual Travel Study Tour, sponsored by the Texas Travel Industry Association last fall, South Padre Island received five “Best” awards out of eight categories during the Study Tour of the Coastal Rio Grande Valley. Participants in the tour and the voting process are Texas Department of Transportation (TDOT) …

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Tate named head of CVA board

By CRAIG ALANIZ Special to the PRESS The Convention and Visitors Advisory Board of South Padre Island met and selected last Wednesday a new chairperson and vice-chair. Mike Bigelow resigned his position as chairperson and Lynne Tate accepted the board’s nomination to be his replacement. After, Bigelow accepted the role of vice-chair for CVA when …

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New attendance policy adopted

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By MARTHA McCLAIN Special to the PRESS Laguna Vista officials last week adopted a new resolution to establish a formal process for granting excused absences by council members. The issue drew lengthy debate before passing on a 4-1 vote. It repeals a prior resolution adopted in January. The new resolution was implemented at last Tuesday’s …

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Little League opens season

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By CRAIG ALANIZ Special to the PRESS The Laguna Madre Little League started its 2012 season with opening ceremonies Thursday, April 12. League President Raul Loera said there were over 600 people in attendance for the opening ceremonies parade. He said seeing the families participate is gratifying. “It makes all the hard work worthwhile,” Loera …

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