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PIRATES BEACH | 4206 Silver Reef Ct. 3 BR | 3.5 BA | +/- 2,558 SF | MLS 37070130 Offered at $1.7+M by Linda Spirtos EVIA, THE PRESERVE AT GRAND BEACH, LAFFITE’S COVE 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 SOLDNEW PRICE 729RAMSARROADGALVESTON.COM13COMPASSCIRCLEGALVESTON.COM BEACHTOWN | 729 Ramsar Road Beachside villa. Outstanding ocean and harbor vistas. Exceptional chef’s kitchen. Impressive primary suite offers private veranda. Short term rental income potential. 4-5 BR | 3 BA | +/- 2,386 SF Last list price $999,880 EVIA | 13 COMPASS CIRCLE Exquisite one-story lakefront retreat. Soaring 12 ft. ceilings. Fireplace. Superb epicurean island kitchen. Impressive butler’s pantry. Outstanding screened sun terrace. Gorgeous primary suite. 3 BR | 2.5 BA | +/- 1,965 SF Last list price $774,880 INDIAN BEACH | 18407 East De Vaca Lane 4-5 BR | 4.5 BA | +/- 4,700 SF Last list price $2.6+M PIRATES BEACH | 4218 Pelican Lane 4-5 BR | 4.5 BA | +/- 2,508 SF | MLS 26313048 Offered at $1.4+M by Kiki Wilson At Sotheby’s International Realty, our incomparable global partnerships lead to maximum visibility for your treasured property. EVIA | 118 Island Passage 3-4 BR | 2.5+ BA | +/- 3,089 SF Last list price $999,880 Contact me with all your Real Estate needs. 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Photo by Stuart Villanueva DEPARTMENTS 40 HOOKED Put boots on the bottom to beat back summer heat 44 GARDEN VARIETY How a coastal gardener tricked a gullible plant into growing here 50 HOMEPORT It was love at first sight when couple laid eyes on Spanish-style house 56 COUNTER CULTURE Transforming 1879 home and kitchen took months and muscle 76 DOWN THE HATCH Cheers to a cocktail that embodies American prosperity and spirit 62 DOWN HOME Grilled chicken goes well with a bright summer salad and a mezcalrita 70 TASTE OF TEXAS Sweet, salty, creamy and crunchy, Texas Trash Pie has it all 72 DESSERT ISLAND A light and fluffy cake perfectly suited for summer celebrations 50 74 GAME ON Bountiful butter is the key to flavorful flounder 82 PARTY PICS Find out who made the local party scene 84 SAVE THE DATE Area events to keep your calendar booked 96 SHUTTERBUGS Readers share their coastal photos 568 COASTMONTHLY.COM | JuLY 2024 YOUR FRESH FISH HEADQUARTERS 21706 Burnet • Galveston (409) 497-4152 • Reservations Accepted Saturday & Sunday 10am-1pm Join us for BRUNCH © Copyright: Coast Monthly is published by The Daily News. 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