What thrived during the Texas coast recession is a story how two developers came out smelling like a rose. This study is about the lessons learned from two “high-end real estate project developers” that thrived during the worse recession and storms to hit the Texas coast in history. A silver lining from the unfortunate times the region experienced from 2008 to 2012, and a … [Read more...] about What thrived and dived during the Texas coast recession?
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4 Reasons You Need a Company Retreat
How to Host an Amazing Company Retreat Cinnamon Shore in Port Aransas A company retreat may not top the “best vacation ever,” but it be something worth looking forward to that creates lasting memories and also helps drive the future of your company. If you do things right, you can put on an amazing company retreat that people will rave about all year. New Urbanism communities … [Read more...] about 4 Reasons You Need a Company Retreat
Hunter bill to curb state insurance agency powers
By Gina Keating Texas Rep. Todd Hunter on Thursday said he will introduce legislation to sharply curb the powers of the Texas Department of Insurance to hike rates on coastal Texans and to force the agency to disclose potential collusion between its commissioners and the insurance industry. Hunter disclosed details of the bill at a lunchtime meeting with business leaders on … [Read more...] about Hunter bill to curb state insurance agency powers
Galveston surprised by seaweed
Sargassum seaweed is an algae that grows in the Sargasso Sea and eventually drifts into the Gulf of Mexico, growing as it makes its journey. The currents return much of the seaweed to the Sargasso Sea, but some drifts into the nutrient-filled waters off the Texas Coast where it thrives. According to Texas Beach Watch, advisories are in effect, the beaches are still open. An … [Read more...] about Galveston surprised by seaweed
A Drive to Galveston’s Cruise Port
There’s a myth that going on a cruise has to begin and end with a plane ride. Yet more cruise lines are launching from the smaller cruise ports. Those of us in and around Texas should drive to the Port of Galveston. Royal Caribbean signed on for another five years, and part of those terms will include expanding its terminal to bring in new calls and a larger … [Read more...] about A Drive to Galveston’s Cruise Port