Special to the Parade Shallow Sport will host its 13th Annual Owners Fishing Tournament Friday and Saturday, May 17-18, at Louie’s Backyard on South Padre Island. Every year this event grows in participation and attendance, quickly becoming known as one of the more fun tournaments on the Gulf Coast. With 172 registered boats last year …
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May 15 2013
Paragraphs to host ‘Parallel Dimensions’ author
Special to the Parade Paragraphs on Padre Boulevard will present its Meet the Author Series Saturday, May 18, featuring the author of “Parallel Dimensions,” Lisa Graziano. Slated from 1-3 p.m., the event will include a book signing, discussion and reception with Graziano. It is said that if one has enough belief in paranormal events, the …
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May 09 2013
Election Day set for Saturday
PRESS Staff Report The Point Isabel Independent School District will be holding elections for three seats on the school board. Merced Cantu and Olga Vega-Carter are on the ballot but are running unopposed. Mickey Furcron is also up for re-election and his opponent is Raul “Cowboy” Lorea. Polling places open this Saturday at 7 a.m. …
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May 09 2013
Tax figures show mixed results
By MARTHA McCLAIN Special to the PRESS Despite fluctuations over the months in sales, communities in the Laguna Madre area have still experienced overall increases in year-to-date sales tax collections last month. The City of Port Isabel saw a gain of 5.27 percent for the month, bringing in $197,472, up from $87,574 last April. For …
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May 08 2013
BEACH BAR BEAT: Shannon
By CRAIG ALANIZ South Padre Parade This edition of the Beach Bar Beat takes us to Jake’s Bar and Restaurant, which has recently re-opened its doors. Happy Hour at Jake’s is every day from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. and they are proud to serve $2 drafts and $2.50 wells. The family environment is perfect for …
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May 08 2013
Pat Green to kick off SPI summer concerts
Special to the Parade Pat Green will kick off a slew of summer concerts on South Padre Island. Green, a three-time Grammy nominee, has become a cultural force across the country selling out venues from the Nokia Theater in Times Square to the Houston Astrodome in Texas. Green’s explosive live shows have made him a …
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May 08 2013
ROCKIN’ RESTAURANT REVIEW: Pleasure Island
By CRAIG ALANIZ South Padre Parade South Padre Island is now home to a new snow cone shop. Pleasure Island will now be serving the Rio Grande Valley’s favorite treats and eats. Owners Jaron and Julie Berman as well as Pete Welty said their shop is an alternative to the full service restaurants on the Island. …
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May 08 2013
BEACH BAR BEAT: Neita
By CRAIG ALANIZ South Padre Parade The Beach Bar Beat makes its way to the Bayside of South Padre Island visiting a staple of the community. Coconut’s offers more than relaxing views and cold drinks. Belly up to the bar for a tempting selection of tropical drinks or enjoy a late lunch under the palm-thatched Palapa. …
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May 08 2013
IT’S YOUR BUSINESS: Polsky’s boxing gym produces fighters
By CRAIG ALANIZ South Padre Parade Polsky’s Pure Platinum Boxing Gym is South Padre Island’s very own training facility where you can go to be a pro or amateur fighter. The gym is a state of the art building and facility. Owner Larry Polsky is an attorney whose law office is located on the first …
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May 02 2013
Early voting underway
Special to the PRESS Early voting in the Point Isabel Independent School District School Trustee Election pitting incumbent Mickey Furcron against Raul Loera began Monday and will continue through May 3rd. Election Day is May 11, 2013. Early voting will be held at the following locations: Port Isabel High School/UTB Learning Center — Monday – …
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