port aransas: Cinnamon Shore - New Susan Castor Beach House In Port Aransas - 12/10/09 11:03 AM
PORT ARANSAS, Texas – Cinnamon Shore on Mustang Island recently announced that construction of the “Susan Castor Collection Beach House” is now underway with completion expected in June 2010.  Once completed, the home will be open for public tours.
The team for the site selection, design of the home, construction, and … (0 comments)

port aransas: Port Aransas In Texas Monthly Magazine - August 1979 - 11/30/09 02:13 AM
PORT ARANSAS, Texas - Fans of Port A past and present will enjoy reading this detailed article that I recently discovered on Google Books.  This article from the August 1979 issue of Texas Monthly magazine illustrates that many of the priorities and concerns of today were shared by residents and community … (2 comments)

port aransas: Winter Texan Migration Underway In Port Aransas - 11/23/09 07:28 AM
PORT ARANSAS, Texas - The Annual Winter Texan / Snow Bird migration has begun.  RV Parks, condos and area homes are preparing for our seasonal guests.  Community leaders are hopeful that their marketing efforts will pay dividends this year.  
The Corpus Christi Caller Times features a story on the Port … (2 comments)

port aransas: Golf Carts Will Keep Cruisin' In Port Aransas - 11/22/09 07:54 AM
PORT ARANSAS, Texas - Earlier this year the State Legislature passed HB 2553 which stopped TxDOT from continuing the registration of golf carts effective September 1st.  The bill allows counties and municipalities to register the vehicles.  
In a unanimous vote on Thursday, the Port Aransas City Council passed the third … (1 comments)

port aransas: LA Times: Texas Is The New Retirement Mecca - 11/09/09 09:30 AM
 
There is a great article in this weekend's edition of the LA Times that further illustrates how Texas is performing better than most in difficult economic times.
"Texas' population, the nation's second largest at about 25 million, is expected to be boosted this year by net inflows of at least … (2 comments)

port aransas: Fall Air Has The Red Tide Retreating From Port Aransas Beaches - 10/17/09 09:13 AM
PORT ARANSAS, Texas - Earlier this week an algal bloom that is commonly referred to as red tide was plaguing portions of the Texas Coast.  The National Seashore and northern sections of Padre Island saw the worst of the conditions.  On Thursday, the red tide extended to the southernmost section of beach … (0 comments)

port aransas: Listing: 408 Avenue A - Port Aransas, Texas - 10/15/09 07:33 AM
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port aransas: Overnight Fire Destroys Six Homes In Port Aransas - 10/09/09 12:15 PM
PORT ARANSAS, Firefighters from Port A and surrounding communities battled winds gusting over 25 mph as six homes were engulfed in flames.  Several surrounding properties were severely damaged.  The homes were located in the Private Marina Area of town adjacent to the Ship Channel.
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port aransas: 23rd Annual Harvest Moon Regatta This Weekend In Port Aransas - 10/01/09 04:13 PM
PORT ARANSAS, Texas - And they're off!  The 23rd Annual Harvest Moon Regatta began this afternoon just off the Flagship Hotel Pier in Galveston.  Over 200 boats have set sail for Port Aransas.  It is always a beautiful sight to watch the arrivals at the harbor.
They will be joined by … (2 comments)

port aransas: Three Texas Boaters Missing For A Week Rescued At Sea - 08/30/09 12:29 PM
PORT ARANSAS, Texas — AP reports that three Texas boaters missing for a week were reunited with their families early Sunday after they were found alive, sitting on top of their capsized catamaran 180 miles from land, the Coast Guard said.
The crew of the Affordable Fantasy spotted the men Saturday … (3 comments)

port aransas: Vacation Home Ownership In Port Aransas - Doing Your Homework - 08/24/09 10:23 AM
PORT ARANSAS, Texas - Perhaps you are back at work and daydreaming about "Starting a new life in the palm trees" as Jimmy Buffett puts it.  You hop online and start researching everything there is to know about condos and homes in Port Aransas.  Hopefully that is what lead you here.  
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port aransas: Vacation Home Ownership In Port Aransas - The Big Picture - 08/22/09 11:12 AM
PORT ARANSAS, Texas - The question on everyone's mind is whether or not now is the right time to buy.  Will prices go lower?  Will mortgage rates go down?  There is one undeniable truth.  Nobody knows where the bottom of a market is, until it has passed.  Trying to time the … (5 comments)

port aransas: Listing: 349 Royal Dunes - Port Aransas, Texas - 08/21/09 10:26 AM
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port aransas: Port Aransas Schools Earn Highest State Rating - 08/20/09 05:46 AM
PORT ARANSAS, Texas - A recent article in the Port A South Jetty Newspaper summed it up quite well, "E is for Exemplary."
The Texas Education Agency ratings for the 2008-09 school year released Friday, July 31, revealed that the Port Aransas ISD, H.G. Olsen Elementary and Port Aransas High School … (0 comments)

port aransas: Vacation Home Ownership In Port Aransas - What Are The Costs? - 08/19/09 09:10 PM
PORT ARANSAS, Texas - The purchase of a second home or condo on the coast has many of the same mechanics as buying a primary residence in an inland community.  However, there are additional costs and some important considerations.
Financing
Despite what you may have heard in the news, there are … (0 comments)

port aransas: Vacation Home Ownership In Port Aransas - Condos and Homes - 08/16/09 02:29 PM
PORT ARANSAS, Texas - While much of the country continues to suffer through a difficult housing market, the Gulf Coast City of Port Aransas continues to be a popular choice for vacation and second home buyers.  Most of the real estate buyers in "Port A" call San Antonio, Austin, Houston or … (2 comments)

port aransas: Port Aransas Brewing Company Earns Recognition From Texas Monthly - 08/15/09 07:15 AM
PORT ARANSAS, Texas - In the August 2009 edition of Texas Monthly Magazine, a hungry team of intrepid explorers set out to find the 50 best burgers in Texas.  Their quest lead them to Port Aransas and more specifically to the Port Aransas Brewing Company.
Their very own "Stopher Burger" landed … (0 comments)

port aransas: Vacation Home Ownership In Port Aransas - Why Port A? - 08/14/09 08:54 PM
PORT ARANSAS, Texas - I love my job.  Selling real estate is one thing, but showing people how they can enjoy a laid-back, island lifestyle that is only a few hours from home and a world away from life in the big city...well, that's the fun part.  Over the next couple … (0 comments)

port aransas: Port Aransas Condo Rentals By CCMS - 08/12/09 10:36 AM
PORT ARANSAS, Texas - If you are planning a trip to the best little beach town in Texas and need to find the perfect place to lay your head, check out the accommodations at CCMS.
Condominium Consulting Management and Services, Inc (CCMS) incorporated in 1984. They are the largest condo management … (0 comments)

port aransas: Port Aransas Featured In Houston Chronicle Travel Section - 08/11/09 09:28 AM
PORT ARANSAS, Texas - As the Summer Season starts to wind down, there is still time for a vacation on the Texas Coast.  A recent story in the Travel Section of the Houston Chronicle made a great suggestion...
"If you're looking for a laid-back place to spend a weekend by the … (0 comments)

 
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