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Kelly Kelley Broker Associate Re/Max Leading Edge Featured Listing 3436 Treasure Circle | Pirates Cove 4112 Sandpiper Lane Pirates Beach 18527 E De Vaca Indian Beach 2426 Mechanic Street #4 Ships Mechanic Row 14454 Spyglass Circle Pirates Beach West 9420 Seawall Boulevard Unit #906 Ocean Grove Condo COASTMONTHLY.COM | AuguST 2023 3 1510 Marina Bay Dr., Bldg 124, Clear Lake Shores, Texas 77565 281.334.00064 COASTMONTHLY.COM | AuguST 2023 AuguST 2023 | VOLuME 16 | ISSuE 8 4048 102 FEATURES 14 DOG DAYS OF SUMMER These coastal canines love beach days, floating in the pool and dining downtown 40 TAIL-WAGGING TIMES Pet-friendly patios, palapas and places abound on the Texas coast 102 A WHOLE NEW SPIN Islander wants to lead the way for women DJs 48 PUTTING ON THE DOG A pair of coastal hotels provide opulent digs for four-legged family members 56 PAWS TO THINK Take measures to keep pets safe on hot summer days“My exceptional Galveston team is marketing premier properties from the beaches to the bay — from historic treasures to high-rise condos!” NOTHING COMPARES to WHAT’S NEXT. THE DUNES OF WEST BEACH | 19323 Shores Drive 4+ BR | 4.5 BA | +/-3,070 SF Last list price $1.7+M EVIA Stellar new construction. Mesmerizing lake, golf course and West Bay vista sites. Gourmet island kitchens. Grand downstairs primary suites. Colossal screened porches. 1, 2 and 3 story plans. Priced from the $650’s Proudly marketing for over 15 years! SOLD SOLD SOLD SOLD SOLD SOLD DOWNTOWN HISTORIC DIST. | 2208 Post Office, #403 3 BR | 2.5+ BA | +/- 1,993 SF | MLS 27393793 Last list price $785,000 by Debbie Ashley 13839WINDLASSCIRCLEGALVESTON.COM745SHIRAZPASSAGEGALVESTON.COM OWNER FINANCING BEACHTOWN | 745 Shiraz Passage Beachside villa. Outstanding ocean and harbor vistas. Exceptional chef’s kitchen. Impressive primary suite offers private veranda. Short term rental income potential. 3 BR | 2.5+ BA | +/- 2,350 SF Offered at $1.1+ M MLS 39598390 INDIAN BEACH | 18407 Ease De Vaca Lane 4-5 BR | 4.5 BA | +/- 4,700 SF Last list price $2.6+M OFFATS BAY | 6802 Driftwood Lane 4-5 BR | 3.5+ BA | +/- 5,331 SF Last list price $1.9+M GALVESTONIAN | 1401 E Beach Drive, Unit #400/401 4 BR | 4 BA | +/- 2,253 SF Last list price $1.1+M LAFFITE’S COVE | 3523 Cove Lane 6 BR | 6.5+ BA | +/- 5,406 SF Last list price $3.2+M Contact me with all your Real Estate needs. Jim Rosenfeld BROKER ASSOCIATE MTSIR Circle of Excellence Award Winner MTSIR Hall of Fame Member Texas Monthly Magazine Five Star Realtor 2012-2023 Galveston Historic Home Tour Major Underwriter 2011-2023 HomeLight Top 1% Producer 2018 Houstonia Magazine Best Of Houston Realtor 2016 Trulia and Zillow Five Star Rating 713.854.1303 Jim.Rosenfeld@sir.com LAFFITE’S COVE | 13839 Windlass Circle Unparalleled waterfront villa. Captivating canal and nature preserve vistas. Divine pool and spa. Superb chef’s kitchen. Breathtaking primary suite. Stunning summer kitchen. Elevator. 4+ BR | 3.5 BA | +/- 2,947 SF Offered at $1.6+ M MLS 73803605 6 COASTMONTHLY.COM | AuguST 2023 76 ON THE COVER Divi, left, and Ellie race through the surf on the beach in Galveston. Read more about these golden girls and other coastal canines on Page 14. Photo by Stuart Villanueva DEPARTMENTS 62 HOOKED Teach a kid to fish and feed outdoor memories for a lifetime 68 GARDEN VARIETY After destructive freezes, Friendswood gardener embraces cold-tolerant plants 76 HOMEPORT Islanders transform bottling company building into a cherished home 84 COUNTER CULTURE With a few creative changes, islanders solve their kitchen space problem 90 DOWN HOME These versatile slaw recipes are refreshing, delicious and nutritious 94 TASTE OF TEXAS Pasilla adobo is a smoky staple of Mexican cuisine 96 GAME ON This baked fish dish is light, flavorful and easy to make 98 DESSERT ISLAND This easy dessert is one of the first things French children learn to bake 68 100 DOWN THE HATCH This bartender slings some spicy drinks at Bar 43 104 PARTY PICS Find out who made the local party scene 106 SAVE THE DATE Area events to keep your calendar booked 116 SHUTTERBUGS Readers share their coastal photos 848 COASTMONTHLY.COM | AuguST 2023 YOU CAN’T BEAT OUR SEXY LEGS! 21706 Burnet • Galveston (409) 497-4152 • Reservations Accepted - All Day Every Day! - Winner “Best Kept Secret” Saturday & Sunday 10am-1pm And be sure to join us for BRUNCH © Copyright: Coast Monthly is published by The Daily News. 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