BY SASHA HELLER Managing Editor editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com The Boards of Directors for both the South Padre Island Economic Development Corporation (EDC) and the Birding and Nature Center (BNC) held a special called meeting last week to discuss the BNC’s future. “This is a touchy subject, I know,” said EDC Executive Director Scott Friedman. “This has to …
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Dec 05 2013
Birding and Nature Center up for grabs
Staff Report Officials with the South Padre Island Economic Development Corporation (EDC) postponed a special called board meeting that had been set for Tuesday morning at the SPI Birding and Nature Center Conference Room. The brief agenda consisted of just two items, both related to a proposal in which Sea Turtle, Inc. would lease and …
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Nov 14 2013
Jackson sues Birding Center
BY SASHA HELLER Managing Editor editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com Former South Padre Island Birding and Nature Center manager Roberta Jackson has filed a federal lawsuit against the Center and Richard Franke, the Center’s Chairman of the Board, seeking $999,999.99 in damages. To read the rest of this story, please subscribe to the Port Isabel-South Padre PRESS E-edition by …
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Oct 03 2013
Birding Center shortfall paid off
BY SASHA HELLER Managing Editor editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com The South Padre Island City Council on Wednesday approved a $66,779 cash advance from the Economic Development Corporation (EDC) to the South Padre Island Birding and Nature Center, using EDC reserves. EDC Chairman Scott Friedman confirmed that the cash advance will be used to cover a recent shortfall in …
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Aug 22 2013
Theft shocker at Birding Center
BY SASHA HELLER Managing Editor editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com Richard Franke, Chairman of the Board of Directors for the South Padre Island Birding and Nature Center on Monday filed an incident report with the South Padre Island Police Department claiming that four of the Center’s daily deposits are missing. To read the rest of this story, subscribe to …
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Aug 08 2013
EDC silent on Birding Center
BY SASHA HELLER Managing Editor editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com A personnel issue regarding Roberta Jackson, manager of the South Padre Island Birding and Nature Center, has surfaced. Scott Friedman, President of the South Padre Island Economic Development Corporation (EDC) on Monday confirmed that there is a matter of concern involving Jackson. However, Friedman declined to comment on any …
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Feb 27 2013
Events on tap for 7th Annual Birdfest
By MARTHA McCLAIN Special to the Parade An amateur photo contest and presentations on the Valley’s unique nature and a birding tour will highlight the Seventh Annual Birdfest Nature Festival in Laguna Vista on Saturday, March 2. The yearly event is designed to “celebrate the amazing wildlife in our community,” event organizers say. Admission is …
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