Day: November 24, 2025
The Bolivar Christmas Market is back, bringing holiday cheer to the peninsula the Saturday after Thanksgiving! On Saturday, November 29, head to the Pavilion at Swedes Park (1605 Hwy 87, Crystal Beach) for a festive day of shopping, music, and community fun. Dozens of unique arts and crafts vendors will fill the park, offering one-of-a-kind gifts, handmade creations, and local treasures perfect for […]
Bolivar Peninsula Chamber of Commerce held its annual meeting on 11/18/2025 to review progress from the past year, elect new leadership, and share important updates with the community. Driven by the community’s dedicated spirit, the Chamber had a year marked by significant growth and strategic advancements. [In the above photo, Bolivar Peninsula Chamber of Commerce […]
By Elinor TinsleyWe know that our models for the semi-annual Salty Mermaid Fashion Show, held at the Eagles last Wednesday, November 19, 2025, are probably not ready for the Paris runway, but we guarantee you that we had a lot more fun at our fashion show than the ones in Paris. Twice a year, Shauna […]
By Bruce Cline, Gulf Coast Home LoansIf you’ve lived or owned property on the Bolivar Peninsula long enough, you already know the market out here can change direction quicker than a pelican diving for a morning mullet. And while we’re not seeing a rush of investors at the moment, a few early signs suggest 2026 […]
The countdown to Carnival has officially begun. The Bolivar Peninsula Lighthouse Krewe ignited the 2026 Mardi Gras season in spectacular fashion on Sunday, November 16th, with their annual “King and Queen Brunch.” The reigning royalty, King Morris and Queen Renee Montalvo, alongside Duke Mingo and Duchess Maddie Perez, hosted the festive gathering at Tia Juanita’s […]
By Jim DenysThe Fall Island Liquor Cigar Bourbon, Rum and Tequilla tasting event was a huge success! A big thanks to Island Liquor for coordinating a great line-up of allocated Bourbons – Blantons, Weller 12, Eagle Rare, as well as Bumbu Rum Premium, XO, Crème and Siete Tequila-Reposado, Anejo and Blanco. Island Liquor’s local team […]
By Linda ElissaldeCrenshaw Environmental Science Magnet School is one of the finest examples of learning in Texas. Their mission statement proclaims: Provide students with challenging coursework and experiential environmental studies to prepare them for success in higher education and the workplace. Faculty and staff are outstanding. Principal Traci Camp proudly states that this is, “The […]
Thanksgiving is one of America’s most cherished holidays, woven from centuries of history, cultural traditions, and family rituals. What began as a modest harvest celebration has grown into a nationwide day of gratitude marked by feasting, parades, travel, and football. In Texas, the holiday takes on a flavor all its own, blending classic American customs […]
By Elinor TinsleyThe Bolivar Peninsula Cultural Foundation is super excited to bring you the opportunity to purchase a memento of our beloved Bolivar Peninsula. The last big fundraiser we had ended a few years ago when we sold our last 3ft. and 6ft. concrete lighthouses. Due to certain logistical problems we have been unable to […]
Welcome to this week’s edition of Curranomics® from the Crystal Beach Investor Center. It may be a little bit shorter than usual this week, as I’m frankly worn out from all the bad news! Also, the financial markets in America are closed next Thursday in observance of the annual Thanksgiving holiday, so I may or […]