NOVEMBER 2025 OUTDOOR SPORT BUILDS DEEP CONNECTIONS WITH FRIENDS AND NATURE NOVEMBER 2025 $10.99 COASTMONTHLY.COM 645485005999 PLUS: A FALL TWIST ON A CLASSIC COCKTAIL A WELL-PLATED THANKSGIVING SERVING A FEAST FIT FOR HIS MAJESTY Hunting & gathering A NOVEMBER TO REMEMBER FALL FISHING AT ITS BEST COASTAL CONNECTIONS TEXAS LAND COMMISSIONER’S ROOTS RUN DEEPGalveston is my Home. Galveston is my Business. Marylouise Caravella, Owner/Broker (713) 598-6719 Marylouise@CaravellaCoastal.com • www.CaravellaCoastal.com Sea IsleStrand LoftsPirates Cove The HarborPirates Beach Pirates Cove Pirates CovePirates Cove Pirates Cove Pirates CovePirates Cove Pirates Cove Pirates BeachLaffites CoveLaffites Cove Laffites CoveSunset Cove Laffites Cove Laffites CoveSunset Cove Dunes of West BeachBeachtownGulf ShoresSunset Cove SO SOLD SO SOLD SO SOLD SO SOLD SO SOLD SO SOLD SO SOLD SO SOLD SO SOLD SO SOLD SO SOLD SO SOLD SO SOLD SO SOLD SO SOLD SO SOLD SO SOLD SO SOLD SO SOLD SO SOLD SO SOLD SO SOLD SO SOLD SO SOLD13655 FM 3005 Suite B, Galveston, TX 77554 (Corner of 12 Mile Rd and FM 3005) Happy Fall, Everyone! As both a resident and Broker on beautiful Galveston Island, I’m deeply grateful to live and work in a place I truly love. It’s an honor to serve this vibrant community, and I’m thrilled to share that — thanks to the incredible support of my clients, friends, and neighbors —Caravella Coastal is ranked #1 by the Houston Association of Realtors Market Reports for Galveston and Jamaica Beach in home sales volume this year*. I’m passionate about helping clients navigate the journey from LISTED to SO SOLD and take great pride in delivering results with care and dedication. If you’re considering buying or selling a home, I’d love the opportunity to connect and discuss how I can support your goals. Warm regards, Marylouise * https://matrixreports.harmls.com/MatrixReportOutput/Output/46329/Ranking_Report8667.PDFMarylouise@CaravellaCoastal.com • www.CaravellaCoastal.com 13655 FM 3005 Suite B, Galveston, TX 77554 (Corner of 12 Mile Rd and FM 3005) STUNNING PANORAMIC BAYFRONT, JAMAICA BEACH 7 BR | 6 BA | 3,584 SQ FT Featured Listing Marylouise Caravella, Owner/Broker 713-598-6719 801 E. Beach Drive #2305 | Beachfront | Palisade Palms4.5 +/- Acres Treasure Circle | Waterfront | Pirates Cove1243 Pilot Lane| Deep Waterfront | Near Evia 11511 Beachside Drive | Beachfront | Beachside Village13642 Stewart Rd. | Waterfront | The Villas at Laffites Cove14459 Spyglass Cir. | Beachside | Pirates Beach West Galveston is my Home. Galveston is my Business. COASTMONTHLY.COM | NOveMber 2025 3 1510 Marina Bay Dr., Bldg 124, Clear Lake Shores, Texas 77565 281.334.00064 COASTMONTHLY.COM | NOveMber 2025 NOveMber 2025 | vOLUMe 18 | ISSUe 11 44 26 64 FEATURES 14 HUNTING AND GATHERING Outdoor sport builds deep connections with friends and nature 26 ‘HERE TO SERVE’ Texas’ first female Land Commissioner has deep coastal connections 68 SIDEWALK SERENDIPITY After chance encounter, an in-demand broadway music director and island artist team up 74 MOMENT IN TIME Former O’Connell football players and family re-create a fond memory 30 PATH TO PEACE beach labyrinth helps people self-reflect, process emotions and grief 44 A TABLE TRADITION each Thanksgiving, a large family feasts with His Majesty 64 MOVING PARTS Nuclear chemist finds solace in building one-of-a-kind motorcycles“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! SOLD 4210SURFDRGALVESTON.COM607ELEVENTHSTGALVESTON.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+M Co-listed with Kiki Wilson EAST END HISTORIC DISTRICT | 607 11th Street Historic Greek Revival icon - ca. 1874. Double gallery verandas overlooking lush gardens. Gorgeous finishes & updates. Epicurean island kitchen. Colossal paver patio. Oversized garage. Expansive primary suite . 3 BR | 3 BA | +/- 2,810 SF | MLS 44517721 Offered at $724,880 BEACHTOWN | 2553 EAST SEASIDE DRIVE 4 BR | 3.5 BA | +/- 3,540 SF Offered at $2.2+M HISTORIC DISTRICT | 613 9th Street 2 BR | 2 BA | +/- 1,183 SF | MLS 67375258 Offered at $374,880 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 $374,800 NEW PRICE TIKI ISLAND | 1302 & 1306 Maui Drive +/- 16,596 SF LOT | MLS 38028394 Offered at $974,880 NEW PRICENEW PRICENEW LISTING NEW PRICE6 COASTMONTHLY.COM | NOveMber 2025 22 ON THE COVER A seasoned gun dog retrieves a duck out of an icy pond for his owner. Photo by Capt. Nate Skinner DEPARTMENTS 22 HOOKED Cool fall weather means best upper-coast angling 36 HOMEPORT Tiki Island home filled with light and coastal charm was designed around the sky 48 TREASURE TROVE Antique shop memorabilia shows America’s long love affair with turkeys 50 DOWN HOME This sweet and savory side dish steals the Thanksgiving show 54 TASTE OF TEXAS Depending where they grow, Galveston bay oyster reefs produce distinct flavors 56 GAME ON This easy sausage and egg casserole is perfect for breakfast, brunch or dinner 58 DESSERT ISLAND The restaurant is gone but you still can have a piece of Z’Tejas’ famous fudge pie 60 DOWN THE HATCH Tremont House bartender will have you falling for his twist on a classic cocktail 48 72 YOU WEAR IT WELL Inspired by fashion icons, islander creates her own eclectic style 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 603625 AVENUE O 4 | 2 | 3,439 sq ft | $425,000 Brian Schwenk | 845-519-0118 1615 CHURCH ST 4 | 3.5 | 2,816 sq ft | $849,000 Brian Schwenk | 845-519-0118 1716 23RD ST #C 2 | 2.5 | 1,300 Sq ft | $449,000 Brian Schwenk | 845-519-0118 1310 ROSENBERG ST 3 | 2.5 | 2,262 sq ft | $750,000 Brian Schwenk | 845-519-0118 224 SEAWALL BLVD 2 | 2.5 | 1,790 Sq ft | $399,900 Brian Schwenk | 845-519-0118 1611 AVENUE N 1/2 2 | 1 | 1,372 sq ft | $359,000 Brian Kuhn | 409-354-6456 4502 AVENUE O 4 | 3 | 3,826 sq ft | $650,000 Brittany Lamb | 409-789-3816 5520 FOREST COVE DR DICKINSON 4 | 4.5 | 4,326 sq ft | $899,999 Cory C. Cole | 281-224-3116 2404 38TH ST 2 | 1 | 714 sq ft | $249,000 Brian Kuhn | 409-354-6456 4122 PIRATES ALLEY 3 | 2 |1,887 sq ft | $850,000 Mary Ellis | 409-939-8623 4327 AVENUE O 2 | 2 | 1,213 sq ft | $399,000 Robert Zahn | 409-939-9237 THE COTTON EXCHANGE BUILDING 2102 MECHANIC ST 21 luxury apartments for lease | Call 713-857-2309 YOUR NEXT HOME IS HERENext >