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Kelly Kelley Broker Associate Re/Max Leading Edge Featured Listing 1745 Seaside Drive| Beachtown 3803 Ohana Lane Beachside Village 102 Tarpon Fish Village 4124 Pelican Lane Pirates Beach 13703 Windlass Circle Laffites Cove 18806 W De Vaca Lane Indian Beach Now a member of the Houston AND Dallas (North Texas) MLS COASTMONTHLY.COM | AuguST 2024 3 1510 Marina Bay Dr., Bldg 124, Clear Lake Shores, Texas 77565 281.334.00064 COASTMONTHLY.COM | AuguST 2024 AuguST 2024 | VOLuME 17 | ISSuE 8 6670 74 FEATURES 14 THEIR HAPPY PLACE In these parts, locals find their bliss by birding, kayaking, fishing, shelling and so much more 24 ‘BEEN A BLESSING’ Couple finds happiness and community living on a boat in Kemah 70 FINDING JULIUS STOCKFLETH Tiki Island’s Ray Simpson is cataloging the works of galveston’s most important artist 74 TAKING THE PLUNGE Biohacking movement runs hot and cold 66 THE HEAT IS ON TV show sparks Texas City man’s passion for knife making“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. 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. Jim Rosenfeld BROKER ASSOCIATE MTSIR Circle of Excellence Award Winner MTSIR Hall of Fame Member Texas Monthly Magazine Five Star Realtor 2012-2024 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 BEACHTOWN | 745 Shiraz Passage 3 BR | 2.5+ BA | +/- 2,350 SF Last list price $999,880 SOLD SOLDSOLD6 COASTMONTHLY.COM | AuguST 2024 34 ON THE COVER Shawna Scarr aboard the 39-foot catamaran Imagine she and her husband, Arthur, live full time near the Kemah Boardwalk. Read more about Scarr on Page 24. Photo by Jennifer Reynolds DEPARTMENTS 30 HOOKED Local anglers make a rare offshore catch 34 GARDEN VARIETY Clear Lake area resident’s love for plumeria blooms eternal 40 HOMEPORT Interior designer transforms mid-century island house in her own style 46 COUNTER CULTURE After six months of renovations, island couple has dream kitchen 52 DOWN THE HATCH Cuban cocktail is elegance with a twist 54 DOWN HOME This salad cools the palate on hot summer days 58 TASTE OF TEXAS Rustic biscuits come together in one bowl 60 GAME ON You won’t be able to resist this blackened redfish dip 40 62 DESSERT ISLAND Don’t worry, this deceptive pie isn’t made with marsupial meat 78 PARTY PICS Find out who made the local party scene 80 SAVE THE DATE Area events to keep your calendar booked 86 SHUTTERBUGS Readers share their coastal photos 468 COASTMONTHLY.COM | AuguST 2024 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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