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Hurricane Ike FEMA Update
Wednesday, November 12, 2008
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This update includes information on federal and state resources available to help Texas businesses and employees recover from Hurricane Ike. Read More..
SBA Loan Deadline Approaching
Tuesday, November 04, 2008
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Disaster loans up to $200,000 are available to homeowners to repair or replace damaged or destroyed real estate. Read More..
Need Any Post-Hurricane Ike Repairs?
Friday, October 03, 2008
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A few local contractors team up to tackle the many repairs needed on the peninsula after Hurricane Ike.  Read More..
NOAA Photos for the Bolivar Peninsula
Monday, September 15, 2008
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NOAA Photography of the entire Peninsula give us hope that she can be restored. Read More..
The Bolivar Peninsula is flooded and not accessible
Saturday, September 13, 2008
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The Bolivar Peninsula area is flooded and is not accessible from the highway or by the Ferry as of 4pm September 13th. Read More..
Galveston-Bolivar Peninsula Braces for Hurricane Ike
Wednesday, September 10, 2008
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Ike bloomed to a Category 2 storm and is likely to grow even stronger before its predicted strike on the Texas coast early Saturday. Read More..
Thinking of Buying or Selling Your Home?
Wednesday, September 03, 2008
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Check out the latest tips from Texas REALTORS® and other experts before buying a home or selling your home. Read More..
Google Street Maps Now Available for Crystal Beach
Monday, August 11, 2008
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Google Street Views make it easier to find a house that a person has not visited before and helps show the neighborhoods without having to be there. Read More..
Galveston-Port Bolivar Prepares for Tropical Storm Edouard
Monday, August 04, 2008
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Tropical Storm Edouard continues to advance toward the Texas coastline with a projected landfall in Galveston County as a strong Tropical Storm or possibly a Category 1 hurricane. Read More..
Bolivar Peninsula Labor Day Endless Summer Bash
Wednesday, July 16, 2008
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Bolivar Peninsula - Crystal Beach Labor Day Weekend: Golf Tournament, Chili Cook Off, Kids Fishing Tournament and Live Entertainment Every Night! Read More..
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Dinner Theatre @ Crenshaw
17 Jan 2012 We are planning a dinner theatre presentation on Friday February 3rd at 7PM in the Crenshaw Cafetorium. This will be a Middle School fundraiser. If any Chamber Members would like to help out by donating food for a BBQ dinner of Brisket, Chicken, Sausage, Potato Salad, Beans, Salad, Dessert and Tea or money to help purchase these items it would be truly appreciated. Members can contact Catherine Jackson @ 409-949-7842 or Rhea Raymond @ 832-236-8605. The community is invited to attend!
Samson
10 Jan 2012 Samson Exploration LLC is conducting a 3-D Seismic Survey.  Please be advised that crews associated with the survey will be working the area.  Questions?  Please call 409.223.9359
MARDI GRAS PARADE
05 Jan 2012 The Bolivar Peninsula Lighthouse Krewe will hold its 21st annual Mardi Gras Parade on Saturday, Feb 18 at 11:30. This year's theme is "Heroes & Villains." This year, the parade will begin at the avocet subdivision just west of Jacks road. All entries must register to enter and must throw something like candy, beads, etc. For information on entering the parade please call Anne Willis at 409-684-3345 or visit us at www.lighthousekrewe.com. You must fill out an application to be in the parade.
Specks on a Fly- “UBETCHA” by Ed Snyders
05 Dec 2011 Rolling out a cast to the grassy edge of the salt-marsh settled my streamer right on top of a swirl left by a feeding trout, when, after a few quick line jerks, the reaction for the action "imploded" on it bowing the fly rod to the fight of speckled silver.  
GCA CHRISTMAS TOY DRIVE
05 Dec 2011   Gilchrist Community Association Christmas Children's Fund  This year, the Gilchrist Community Association is looking forward to getting into the Christmas spirit again. Before Hurricane Ike, the Association in partnership with the Gilchrist Volunteer Fire Department used to hold a Christmas toy drive and Santa would distribute toys to residents during the holiday season. This year, the Gilchrist Community Association will be returning to that tradition by collecting donations to purchase new toys to distribute to Peninsula children during the Christmas season.  TO DONATE:  www.rolloverpasstexas.com GCA EMAIL P.O. Box 186 High Island 77623
Energy Projects Fueling a Prosperous Texas Coast
26 Jun 2011 New pipelines, offshore rigs, port expansions and wind farms bring additional prosperity to the Texas coast
Read the National Association of Realtors report on Second Homes
13 Apr 2011 The share of home buyers purchasing second homes remained steady compared to the year before according to an annual report from the National Association of Realtors
Ten simple ways to get a discount on your homeowners insurance premiums
11 Mar 2011 Flood insurance is available to renters, homeowners and business owners through approximately 90 insurance companies in more than 21,000 participating communities nationwide.
The state of the Gulf of Mexico premiers on Texas PBS stations
17 Feb 2011 The State of the Gulf: America's Sea premiers on Texas PBS stations the week of February 24, 2011
America 2050 High-speed Rail Study Favors Texas and the Gulf Coast
21 Jan 2011 The four biggest regions in Texas will grow in population by more than 50 percent in the next 30 years
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Dinner Theatre @ Crenshaw
17 Jan 2012 We are planning a dinner theatre presentation on Friday February 3rd at 7PM in the Crenshaw Cafetorium. This will be a Middle School fundraiser. If any Chamber Members would like to help out by donating food for a BBQ dinner of Brisket, Chicken, Sausage, Potato Salad, Beans, Salad, Dessert and Tea or money to help purchase these items it would be truly appreciated. Members can contact Catherine Jackson @ 409-949-7842 or Rhea Raymond @ 832-236-8605. The community is invited to attend!
Samson
10 Jan 2012 Samson Exploration LLC is conducting a 3-D Seismic Survey.  Please be advised that crews associated with the survey will be working the area.  Questions?  Please call 409.223.9359
MARDI GRAS PARADE
05 Jan 2012 The Bolivar Peninsula Lighthouse Krewe will hold its 21st annual Mardi Gras Parade on Saturday, Feb 18 at 11:30. This year's theme is "Heroes & Villains." This year, the parade will begin at the avocet subdivision just west of Jacks road. All entries must register to enter and must throw something like candy, beads, etc. For information on entering the parade please call Anne Willis at 409-684-3345 or visit us at www.lighthousekrewe.com. You must fill out an application to be in the parade.
Specks on a Fly- “UBETCHA” by Ed Snyders
05 Dec 2011 Rolling out a cast to the grassy edge of the salt-marsh settled my streamer right on top of a swirl left by a feeding trout, when, after a few quick line jerks, the reaction for the action "imploded" on it bowing the fly rod to the fight of speckled silver.  
GCA CHRISTMAS TOY DRIVE
05 Dec 2011   Gilchrist Community Association Christmas Children's Fund  This year, the Gilchrist Community Association is looking forward to getting into the Christmas spirit again. Before Hurricane Ike, the Association in partnership with the Gilchrist Volunteer Fire Department used to hold a Christmas toy drive and Santa would distribute toys to residents during the holiday season. This year, the Gilchrist Community Association will be returning to that tradition by collecting donations to purchase new toys to distribute to Peninsula children during the Christmas season.  TO DONATE:  www.rolloverpasstexas.com GCA EMAIL P.O. Box 186 High Island 77623
Energy Projects Fueling a Prosperous Texas Coast
26 Jun 2011 New pipelines, offshore rigs, port expansions and wind farms bring additional prosperity to the Texas coast
Read the National Association of Realtors report on Second Homes
13 Apr 2011 The share of home buyers purchasing second homes remained steady compared to the year before according to an annual report from the National Association of Realtors
Ten simple ways to get a discount on your homeowners insurance premiums
11 Mar 2011 Flood insurance is available to renters, homeowners and business owners through approximately 90 insurance companies in more than 21,000 participating communities nationwide.
The state of the Gulf of Mexico premiers on Texas PBS stations
17 Feb 2011 The State of the Gulf: America's Sea premiers on Texas PBS stations the week of February 24, 2011
America 2050 High-speed Rail Study Favors Texas and the Gulf Coast
21 Jan 2011 The four biggest regions in Texas will grow in population by more than 50 percent in the next 30 years
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Bring Back Bolivar

Visit the Bolivar Ike Recovery page on the Bolivar Chamber site for more information about our recovery progress.

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Visit the Bolivar Ike Recovery page on the Bolivar Chamber site for more information about our recovery progress.

Show your support to restore the Beautiful Bolivar Peninsula. Please click here to sign the "Bring Back Bolivar" support roster.


Purchase your Bring Back Bolivar T-Shirt. All proceeds benefit the Bolivar Peninsula Economic Development Fund. Call now to order 409-684-3345.

Contact

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Swede's Real Estate
Physical Address: 2840 Hwy 87

Mailing Address: Po Box 1158

Crystal Beach, TX 77650

Phone 409-684-3345

E-Mail rent@swedesrealestate.com

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Anne Willis Broker


Your Crystal Beach Bolivar Peninsula - Beach Property Expert - a member of the TexasGulfCoastOnline network

Swedes Real Estate Logo

Swede's Real Estate
Physical Address: 2840 Hwy 87

Mailing Address: Po Box 1158

Crystal Beach, TX 77650

Phone 409-684-3345

E-Mail rent@swedesrealestate.com

Sitemap

Anne Willis Broker


Your Crystal Beach Bolivar Peninsula - Beach Property Expert - a member of the TexasGulfCoastOnline network