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Kelly Kelley Broker Associate Re/Max Leading Edge Featured Listing 2657 E Seaside Drive | Beachtown 4003 Mitote Drive Indian Beach 3910 Palmdale Court Laguna San Luis 4124 Pelican Lane Pirates Beach 3626 Niko Court Bayside at Watermans 3308 Kleimann Kleimann Now a member of the Houston AND Dallas (North Texas) MLS COASTMONTHLY.COM | OCTOber 2024 3 1510 Marina Bay Dr., Bldg 124, Clear Lake Shores, Texas 77565 281.334.00064 COASTMONTHLY.COM | OCTOber 2024 OCTOber 2024 | VOLUMe 17 | ISSUe 10 22 32 36 FEATURES 14 SPECTERS AND SPECTATORS Tourists from all over travel to a seaport city haunted by its past 22 ‘I BELIEVE IN ANGELS’ Artist sees heavenly beings as powerful and present 36 HAPPILY EVER AFTERWORLD Friendswood author finds success writing paranormal romances 40 BOO-YAH! Three Mardi Gras krewes conjure up a first-ever Halloween parade 26 COVER CONFIDENTIAL Cover model Shawn Will talks family, tattoos and angels 32 ‘THEY FOLLOW ME’ Spirits of children lost to the 1900 Storm are subject of islander’s book“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 $1.6+M listed 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.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 WEST END | 24325 San Luis Pass Road Captivating beachfront sanctuary. Expansive oversized lot. Gleaming hardwoods throughout. Superb chef’s island kitchen. Stunning primary suite featuring breathtaking beach vista veranda. 4 BR | 3.5 BA | +/- 2,670 SF | MLS 65330015 Offered at $1.35+M listed by Brian Spack INDIAN BEACH | 18407 East De Vaca Lane 4-5 BR | 4.5 BA | +/- 4,700 SF Last list price $2.6+M BEACHTOWN | 2445 East Seaside Drive 4-5 BR | 4.5 BA | +/- 3,528 SF | MLS 44246365 Offered at $4.2+M listed by Leslie Buratti 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 EVIA | 13 Compass Circle 3 BR | 2.5 BA | +/- 1,965 SF Last list price $774,880 SOLD SALE PENDINGSOLD6 COASTMONTHLY.COM | OCTOber 2024 58 ON THE COVER Tattoo artist Shawn Will stands on the rocks at the base of the seawall on Galveston’s West End. Read more about Will on Page 26. Concept and styling by guest creative designer Mateo Sifuentes. Photo by Stuart Villanueva DEPARTMENTS 44 DOWN THE HATCH This Halloween, raise your glass and the dead with a scary good cocktail 48 DOWN HOME Islander loves all things autumn, including a pumpkin roll recipe 52 TASTE OF TEXAS Celebrate coastal Greek culture with a one-pan wonder 54 GAME ON Don’t shy away from a dish featuring this vital organ 56 DESSERT ISLAND Famous Nashville cafe serves up one of its favorite recipes 58 HOMEPORT Single mom’s renovation of island house catches attention of Magnolia Network 68 HOOKED The right moves will put you onto fierce angling action 64 GARDEN VARIETY These easy and elegant fall flowers are symbols of rejuvenation 48 72 SHIP SHAPE rain or shine, fitness enthusiast logs hundreds of miles each year 74 PARTY PICS Find out who made the local party scene 82 SAVE THE DATE Area events to keep your calendar booked 92 SHUTTERBUGS readers share their coastal photos 728 COASTMONTHLY.COM | OCTOber 2024 12 EVIA MAIN UNIT 1201 GALVESTON, TEXAS 77554 WWW.EMPOURIA.COM 409.295.4096 Call-ahead, Curbside & Delivery options available GENERAL STORE & POUR ROOM • Wine by the Taste, Glass, or Bottle • Over 140 curated wines to shop • Unique sundries and housewares • Gourmet snacks and local craves • Indoor and patio seating available © Copyright: Coast Monthly is published by The Daily News. 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