Day: August 19, 2025

Aug 19
The Great Hummingbird Heist: How to Fuel Tiny Flying Divas During Migration

August is here, and while you’re busy sipping pumpkin spice lattes and pretending you like sweater weather, hummingbirds are preparing for an epic journey. These tiny, hyper-caffeinated jewels of the sky are about to embark on a migration that would make a road-tripping college student look lazy. And guess what? Your backyard might just be […]

Aug 19
GOOD FRIENDS EQUAL GOOD TIMES!

By Linda Elissalde “There are no friends like the old friends.” James Joyce They graduated from Beaumont’s St. Anthony Catholic High School in 1959. Some were together from the time they started school. Time has passed since those halcyon dates of youth, but when old friends get together, they become young again. Thanks to Anthony […]

Aug 19
Tides and Trends – Current Housing Market Trends on The Bolivar Peninsula with Bayside Bruce

Hey y’all, I’m Bayside Bruce — your full-time, independent local lender living and working right here on the Bolivar Peninsula. At Gulf Coast Home Loans, I shop 250+ lending partners for virtually any loan type, making sure my neighbors get the best options available. Whether it’s your forever home, a vacation spot, or an investment […]

Aug 19
Believe it or Not, Fall IS in the Air

It’s once again, the start of that time of year where all of us “locals” look forward to shorter ferry lines, shorter restaurant lines, shorter Big Store lines, well just about every kind of shorter line as we approach the fall season. After we get through the Labor Day weekend we get to really enjoy […]

Aug 19
What’s Happening on Bolivar

Check out the upcoming events on Bolivar Peninsula—there’s always something going on! From community gatherings and outdoor adventures, the calendar is packed with fun for everyone. Whether you’re a local or just visiting, don’t miss out on the happenings that make Bolivar Peninsula so special. Mark your calendars and join in the fun! SEPTEMBER 20 […]

Aug 19
This week’s edition of Curranomics®

Welcome to this week’s edition of Curranomics® from the Crystal Beach Investor Center. TL/DR (Too Long/Didn’t Read) Summary: Stocks/Equities: Up very slightly this week (1-2%). Gold/Silver: Down very slightly this week. Gold ($3,350), Silver ($38.16). Crypto: Up, then down. Bitcoin reached another new all time high, just shy of $125k, while Ethereum also almost did […]

Aug 19
Recreational Boating Safety – What’s Going On

Recreational Boating Statistics Whenever you get the phone call from one of your children that they have been involved in a car wreck, you first ask if they are okay and then ask what they were doing when they had the accident. Well, the Coast Guard does the same thing. Federal law requires the operator […]

Aug 19
Captain Jeff Brandon Fishing Report

Surface Temp 86 degrees. This week we have spent more time in the intracoastal finding trout, reds, and flounder, around structure, as well as a few fish over structure on the South Shoreline, closer to deeper drops on tails with 1/8 oz heads. As in previous weeks, when the weather cooperates, and we can dodge […]

Aug 19
Habits

Most of us have them, but sometimes I think I took on more than my share. And then, of course, I have what the family calls “But First” moments. These are the easiest to explain, so here goes. A “Butt First” moment is when I set out to do something, get something from another room […]

Aug 19
Signs a Spontaneous Trip Might Be Exactly What You Need

Life has a way of slipping into patterns. We wake, work, eat, sleep, and repeat. While routine can provide comfort and structure, it can also slowly drain our enthusiasm, creativity, and mental well-being. When every day feels like a copy of the last, a shake-up can be the remedy your spirit craves. One of the […]