Reel deal LIFE AS A CHARTER FISHING CAPTAIN TAKES GRIT AND PASSION JUNE 2025 $10.99 COASTMONTHLY.COM 645485005999 MIGHTY MINIATURES THE ART OF SHAPING BONSAI TREES LASTING LEGACY ISLANDERS SHARE JUNETEENTH HISTORY JUNE 2025 PILLOW TALK IF YOU DON’T SNOOZE, YOU LOSE SCALES OF SUMMER HOT WEATHER MEANS HOT ANGLINGMarylouise@CaravellaCoastal.com • www.CaravellaCoastal.com Galveston is my Home. 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Galveston is my Business. Country Club Membership Laffites Cove Lots 3642 Foremast Drive 3631 Foremast Drive Sunset Cove Lots 4003 S. Sunset Bay Drive 4110 Sea Grass Lane COASTMONTHLY.COM | JuNe 2025 3 1510 Marina Bay Dr., Bldg 124, Clear Lake Shores, Texas 77565 281.334.00064 COASTMONTHLY.COM | JuNe 2025 JuNe 2025 | VOLuMe 18 | ISSue 6 26 30 36 FEATURES 14 UP AND AT ’EM Life as a charter fishing captain takes grit and passion 26 ‘OUR HISTORY TO SHARE’ Siblings help tell success stories of islanders who flourished after Juneteenth 30 ‘OUR PASSION’ Galveston symphony winds up season with Juneteenth celebration 36 STICKS AND STORIES Islander amasses a rich collection of golf clubs and memorabilia“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. BEACHTOWN | 729 Ramsar Road 4-5 BR | 3 BA | +/- 2,386 SF Last list price $999,880 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! SOLDSOLD 4210SURFDRGALVESTON.COM7109BROADWAYGALVESTON.COM PALM BEACH | 4210 Surf Drive Divine beachside haven. Stunning ocean vistas. Impressive chef’s pro-grade kitchen. Alluring primary suite with luxurious marble bath. Excellent short term rental income. 4 BR | 3 BA | +/- 2,498 SF | MLS 90386812 Offered at $1.1+M Co-listed with Kiki Wilson PALM COVE | 7109 Broadway Breathtaking bayfront sanctuary. Commanding unobstructed bay vistas. Gorgeous bespoke finishes. Epicurean kitchen. Expansive primary suite offers private veranda & spa-style bath. Outstanding boat house. 3 BR | 2.5 BA | +/- 2,494 SF | MLS 8866555 Offered at $774,880 Co-listed with Kiki Wilson 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 HISTORIC DISTRICT | 613 9th Street 2 BR | 2 BA | +/- 1,183 SF | MLS 67375258 Offered at $388,880 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 2012-2025 Galveston Historic Home Tour Major Underwriter 2011-2023 Houstonia Magazine Best Of Houston Realtor 2016 Trulia and Zillow Five Star Rating 713.854.1303 Jim.Rosenfeld@sir.com THE GALVESTONIAN | 1401 E. Beach Drive, #509 1 BR | 1 BA | +/- 576 SF | MLS 71108686 Offered at $ 394,800 NEW PRICE TIKI ISLAND | 1302 & 1306 Maui Drive +/- 16,596 SF LOT | MLS 38028394 Offered at $974,880 NEW PRICENEW PRICE6 COASTMONTHLY.COM | JuNe 2025 58 ON THE COVER Capt. Michael “Sharky” Marquez, founder, president and CEO of Out Cast Charters in Galveston, hauls in a blacktip shark, which was released. Read more about Marquez on Page 14. Photo by Capt. Nate Skinner DEPARTMENTS 22 HOOKED The air, the water and the angling action are hot 42 GARDEN VARIETY The art of shaping bonsai trees dates back centuries 48 HOMEPORT Islanders work to restore some of the city’s oldest and grandest houses 58 DOWN THE HATCH enthusiast extols the virtues of wine from some of the world’s oldest grapevines 60 DOWN HOME A daughter carries on her mother’s love of culture and cooking 64 TASTE OF TEXAS This summertime seafood dish is easy, light and refreshing 66 GAME ON Fresh Gulf shrimp and fish pair perfectly in this dish 68 DESSERT ISLAND This recipe puts a modern and tangy twist on a tea cake classic 42 70 SHIP SHAPE Sleep is essential for physical and mental health, experts say 74 YOU WEAR IT WELL Fashionable couple shares passion for vintage shopping 76 PARTY PICS Find out who made the local party scene 80 SAVE THE DATE Area events to keep your calendar booked 84 SHUTTERBUGS Readers share their coastal photos 60Next >