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Blue Skies, Gentle Winds, and a Thrilling Day on the Water
With clear blue skies overhead and a gentle wind sweeping across the shoreline, the stage was set for one of the Gulf Coast’s most anticipated sailing events — the 11th Annual Hardheads Bolivar Rig Run, proudly sponsored by the Bolivar Yacht Club. Known as one of the largest catamaran races on the Gulf Coast, this…
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BAY VUE’S SECOND GOING RESALE STORE SUPPORTS BOLIVAR PENINSULA EDUCATION!
By Linda Elissalde Bay Vue’s Second Going Resale Store is the gift that just keeps on giving. They are ready to help where ever there is a need. One of the many causes that Second Going continues to champion is public school education on Bolivar Peninsula. Once again these wonderful volunteers visited Crenshaw School and…
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A Sincere Apology and Congratulations
Last week’s Golf Cart Poker Run was another memorable event, known for its festive spirit and generosity—and this year’s gathering did not disappoint. Thanks to the incredible participation and support of our community, we raised a substantial amount of money for important charitable causes. However, not all good things come without a hitch. In the…
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Grace and Precision: The Feeding Feats of Brown Pelicans
Nature offers countless displays of feeding ingenuity, but few combine elegance, speed, and adaptability as beautifully as the brown pelican. This past week, along coastal shores, pelicans were seen feeding close to land, circling over the surf before locking their wings, folding them back in a graceful arc, and diving straight into the water. It…
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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! AUGUST 20…
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This week’s edition of Curranomics®
This week, I heard the term TL/DR for the first time; TL/DR stands for “Too Long, Didn’t Read”. I appreciate my weekly updates can be lengthy, so from now on, I’ll lead with a brief summary of each section: Stocks/Equities: Up. Market mostly bounced back after last Friday’s tumble on poor jobs data, tariff uncertainty,…
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The Importance of Learning Digital Skills for Crystal Beach Residents
These days, knowing how to use basic tech, navigating the internet, communicating on apps, or operating household devices is no longer optional. Digital skills are essential for everything, from booking a ferry ticket and managing bank accounts to accessing healthcare and staying socially connected. According to UNESCO, digital literacy is now a critical tool for…
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Recreational Boating Safety – Paddlecraft Incident Statistics
The 2024 Recreational Boating Statistics, the latest study for which we have a full year’s data, show that the second most cause of death involves paddlecraft operation., accounting for 28% of all recreational boating deaths. The Base Galveston Flotilla of the US Coast Guard Auxiliary operates out of the US Coast Guard base on Galveston…
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Captain Jeff Brandon Fishing Report
Surface water temperature 87 degrees. The water clarity is improving slightly for the majority of East Galveston Bay, with clearer / saltier water as you get over by the Yacht Basin, and especially as you venture over towards Galveston. We are spending more time locating trout, reds, and flounder in the intracoastal relating to structure,…
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As the World Turns
Of course there’s gardening, but y’all must expect that out of me by now. Don’t worry, when I got home from work on Monday, the first thing I did was find an empty garbage can and I started cutting stuff back in my garden. After about 30 minutes, I’d trimmed the knock-out roses that came…
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