Day: February 9, 2026

Feb 09
Laissez Les Bons Temps Rouler: Love is in the Air This Weekend!

Get your purple, green, and gold ready—and maybe a splash of red, too! Continuing a wonderful tradition, the highly anticipated 2026 Bolivar Peninsula Lighthouse Krewe Mardi Gras Parade is just around the corner, and combining Mardi Gras with Valentine’s Day for the 2026 Parade is a perfect match. This year’s theme, “Love Is In The […]

Feb 09
From Bayou to Beach: Meet the 2026 Lighthouse Krewe King and Queen

For Jeff and Marie Butler, the journey to the Royal Float was paved with resilience and a persistent “cupcake” quest. Recently crowned as the 2026 Lighthouse Krewe King and Queen, the couple sat down to share their story of moving to Crystal Beach, their deep-rooted love for community service, and what makes this year’s Mardi Gras […]

Feb 09
Rolling Out for a Cause: The 2026 Golf Cart Poker Run is Calling!

The Annual Bolivar Peninsula Golf Cart Poker Run is one of the most anticipated traditions on the peninsula. Scheduled for Saturday, August 1st, this event is widely known as “the most fun you can have in a golf cart.” But beyond the decorated carts and friendly competition, this run carries a much deeper meaning for […]

Feb 09
February Market Outlook for Crystal Beach: What Buyers and Sellers Should Watch

February is always a quiet but important month on the Bolivar Peninsula. The holidays are behind us. Spring break and summer traffic are ahead. For many buyers, sellers, and investors, this is the month when serious planning begins. If you have followed our local market over the past few years, you already know that Bolivar […]

Feb 09
What is your story?

By Linda ElissaldeThe Courage Coach Tammy Stuhr believes that everyone has a story to tell. Tammy is CEO of Author My Day LLC, an award winning author, motivational speaker, trainer and personal coach who empowers people to reach their goals. She winters on Bolivar Peninsula. Bay Vue Methodist member Marsha Fredenburg discovered Mrs. Stuhr’s many […]

Feb 09
This week’s edition of Curranomics®

Welcome to this week’s edition of Curranomics® from Crystal Beach Investor Center.  Well, quite the bloodbath this week-across the board. Metals (which had been doing rather well for the past year) down sharply. Crypto (which had been doing badly since October 10th last year anyway), also down sharply. Stocks were mixed. Metals and stocks I […]

Feb 09
The Junk Drawer: An Archaeological Dig into the Heart of Every Home

Ah, the junk drawer. Every home has one, a designated Bermuda Triangle for items that once had purpose but now exist in a state of suspended animation. It’s not just a drawer; it’s an archaeological site, a time capsule of forgotten tech and half-baked intentions. Where else can you find a single dice, three defunct […]

Feb 09
Rules of the Road to Avoid Collisions at Sea

We have been discussing boating accidents in the last few columns. Recreational boat operators have a tremendous responsibility to themselves, their passengers, and other boats on the water. The most important things you can do to be a safe boater are: In addition to the above, safe boating requires adherence to the Rules of the […]

Feb 09
Captain Jeff Brandon Fishing Report

Surface water temperature 55 degrees. We have been having extremely low tides over the past few weeks, making loading and unloading even a challenge on our early morning trips. Please pay close attention where you are running, as if you are just a few feet out of the channel in some areas, you can get […]

Feb 09
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.