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May 17, 2008
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Tips for Avoiding Long Wait at the Galveston Port Bolivar Ferry Tuesday, May 06, 2008
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Expect long ferry lines for the 23rd Annual Texas Crab Festival May 9-10-11 2008. Ferry delays will increase as summer unfolds. New boat won’t ease ferry wait. Read More..
Where can you buy a Coastal home for under $200k? Sunday, April 27, 2008
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Best Answer: Crystal Beach on the Bolivar Peninsula in Galveston County Texas according to Coastal Living magazine Read More..
The Birders Are Here Friday, April 25, 2008
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The 27-mile long Bolivar Peninsula is world famous for the many species of birds that can be seen here. Read More..
The Galveston County Sheriff’s Online Information Tuesday, April 01, 2008
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Local Crime Information at the Click of a Mouse Read More..
Monarch Butterflies Texas Bound! Tuesday, April 01, 2008
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Birdwatchers to Receive Bonus Viewing Opportunity -- Annual Butterfly Migration Read More..
The Barn Ribbon Cutting and Grand Opening "Spring Fling" Sunday, March 30, 2008
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Don't miss the 1st Inaugural "Spring Fling" Grand Opening Celebration and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at The Barn on April 4th and 5th. Read More..
Bolivar Peninsula is Growing Rapidly Thursday, March 20, 2008
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As of 2007, Bolivar Peninsula’s population is 4,287 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of a whopping 11.26 percent. Read More..
Attention Birdwatchers- Bring Your Binoculars Thursday, March 13, 2008
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This is a Grand Marquee event! Houston Happy Hikers will hold a 5K & 10K walk at High Island on Saturday, March 15. Read More..
Daylight Saving Time shift on March 9 Sunday at 2 am Friday, March 07, 2008
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Americans will turn the clock ahead and lose one hour of sleep-making the morning routine, work commute and Monday meetings that much more difficult. Read More..
Superyacht Sighting off Bolivar Peninsula Galveston Bay Monday, February 18, 2008
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The 190 ft superyacht, Lady Sheridan recently visited Galveston. Owners, John Eddie and Sheridan Williams, welcomed more than 500 guests for a weekend of festivities. Read More..
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TGC Texas Windstorm Rate Hike
11/18/2007 6:56:00 AM Rates in the state-sponsored wind-insurance pool are going up 8.2 percent for residences and 5.4 percent for businesses effective February 2008
AD Crystal Beach Galveston Oceanfront Open House Tour
11/15/2007 5:28:00 PM CrystalBeachBolivar.com announces the first ever parade of homes covering the entire Bolivar Peninsula - Gilchrist, Crystal Beach and Port Bolivar on Friday November 23 1-5pm
AD Nationwide is not on your side
11/10/2007 8:28:00 AM Nationwide insurance is not on your side, fortunately there are many companies that are more than willing to stand by you.
TGC Texas Gulf Coast Median Price Report - October 2007
11/5/2007 3:05:00 PM Compare the different areas of the Texas Gulf Coast real estate market using the sales statistics.
AD Galveston Island Beach Restoration Project
11/2/2007 5:42:00 PM The Galveston 13.5 million beach restoration project will widen three miles of eroded beaches west of the seawall - Texas General Land Office .
TGC The Real Estate Center Report on the Texas Gulf Coast
11/2/2007 2:43:00 PM Texas Coast experiences an increase in popularity attracting new developments in the area due to the many activities offered and affordability.
AD Galveston Median Price Report October 2007
11/1/2007 12:13:00 PM The total sales in the Galveston area have not experienced a dramatic decrease in numbers from last year, but the Bolivar Peninsula is hot.
AD Bolivar Peninsula Beachfront Development Boom Continues
10/19/2007 5:36:00 PM Bolivar Holdings of Beaumont proposes to build a 37.95 acre 150 unit beachfront development on land surrounded by the Bolivar Peninsula Flats Shorebird Sanctuary in Galveston County
TGC Poll: What Do You Expect To Pay For Gulf Front Property?
10/18/2007 4:22:00 PM We are interested to find out your opinion.  Share your thought with us regarding prices on the Texas Gulf Coast!
AD Wall Street Journal Reports Galveston Booming Vacation Spot
10/9/2007 10:56:00 AM In the past few years, anyone searching for beach property couldn't help but notice how much land was still available in Galveston at a fraction of the price of more fashionable East Coast resort towns.
TGC Coastal Climate Changes And Rising Insurance Costs Necessitate Hurricane Proofing Homes
10/8/2007 9:45:00 AM New technology should be applied in construction, regulations enforced by local governments, and homeowners should ensure their homes are built stronger and they have enough insurance.
TGC Shell Plans Major Expansion of Texas Gulf Coast Refinery
9/24/2007 4:20:00 PM Royal Dutch Shell plans to double the size of an oil refinery it operates with a Saudi partner in Port Arthur on the Texas Gulf Coast, making it the biggest in the nation and one of the largest in the world.
TGC Wall Street Journal Onto Texas Coast New Urbanism
9/19/2007 2:44:00 PM The Wall Street Journal is catching on to the Wave of New Urbanism that is Engulfing the Texas Coast
AD Construction Of The $3.6 Million McGuire-Dent Recreation Center Has Begun
9/19/2007 11:02:00 AM The new center will replace the old recreation center at Menard Park and provide recreational opportunities for children, adults and senior citizens.
AD The Bolivar Peninsula Gets Sucker-punched By Hurricane Humberto
9/13/2007 3:42:00 PM Humberto dumbfounds weather forecasters and changes from a tropical storm to a hurricane as it slams into the Bolivar Peninsula while most residents are sleeping. See Video
AD Galveston Can Be Seen In Google Maps Street View
9/6/2007 4:55:00 PM Real Estate investors now have the ability to view some of the country’s hotspots without getting on a plane.
AD Crown Team Texas Sells Cade Ranch on Bolivar Peninsula
8/27/2007 10:35:00 PM Dallas based Provident Realty Advisors purchased 2,795 acres of prime beach front property on the northern tip of the Bolivar Peninsula between Gilchrist and High Island in Galveston County. See Video
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