Tag: South Padre Island

Businesses unite to help spur economy

By CRAIG ALANIZ Reporter/Photographer press@portisabelsouthpadre.com  A group of South Padre Island business owners have founded the South Padre Island Business Owners Association in their second meeting at Louie’s Backyard Monday. The association was created to have an organized and cohesive voice representing the businesses of the island. This is the first ever business group on …

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Let it Ride!

Hundreds of spectators and bikers attended this year’s Beach N Biker Fest on South Padre Island, some of whom are seen here enjoying the many festivities that were on-hand, including entertainment provided by musicians, art and photography. (Photos by Francisco E. Jimenez)

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BEACH BAR BEAT: Andrea

By CRAIG ALANIZ South Padre Parade The Beach Bar Beat makes a stop at South Padre Island’s classic beach bar. Boomerang Billy’s is in the heart of the Island with an amazing view of the Gulf and their drinks are second to none. Live music is provided by Leslie Blasing on the weekends and beach volleyball …

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Splash scheduled at SPI this weekend

Splash, billed as the biggest and best pride party at the beach for the LGBTQ community and friends, is scheduled this weekend at South Padre Island. The Carnival will be on Friday, April 26, at Tequila Sunset, hosted by Katelynn and Kathrynn York and music by DJ Danny. Performers will include Katelynn York as Madonna, …

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Havana Nights on SPI returns Friday

Special to the Parade ProBAR – the South Texas Pro Bono Asylum Representation Project – invites the public to a benefit gala, “Havana Nights on South Padre Island.” The event will be at the Hilton Garden Inn on South Padre Island from 7 p.m. to midnight on April 26, with Grupo Sazón of McAllen entertaining …

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Sand Crab Nighttime Beach Run set

Special to the Parade Don’t miss the light show on the evening of Saturday, April 27, as more than 1,500 runners light up the South Padre Island beachfront at the Sand Crab Nighttime Beach Run benefiting Sea Turtle Inc. This is the third year for this 5k and 10k running event. The popularity of a …

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Church to host ‘authentic Italian dinner’

Dine-in or take-out Saturday, May 4, and help benefit the Christian school at Christ’s Harbor Church. The church is holding an authentic Italian dinner event from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. in which antipasto, green salad with Italian dressing, homemade bread, penne pasta baked with meat sauce, delizioso dessert, tea, lemonade and water will be …

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ADOPT-A-FRIEND: Harry

Harry is a young male heeler mix puppy that was found on South Padre Island. He was found last Saturday, April 20, near Turtle Park. Harry’s hold will be up on April 30 and he will be available for adoption. If you are interested in meeting this cute youngster please stop in at SPI Recovery …

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GREAT OUTDOORS: South Padre is for the birds

By JIM FOSTER Special to the Parade Crossing the Queen Isabella Causeway will give the visitor and local alike a view of part of the Lower Laguna Madre. This narrow sand spit offers much more than just the crowds of Spring Break or beach goers enjoying the surf and sand. The little island offers some …

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WEB EXCLUSIVE: Lapeyre released early from jail

By FRANCISCO E. JIMENEZ Port Isabel-South Padre PRESS A special hearing was held on Thursday, April 18, at approximately 11 a.m. in which suspended South Padre Island Economic Development Corporation Director Darla Lapeyre was released from jail, serving less than a month of her six months sentence after pleading guilty to negligent homicide. The hearing …

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