EASY LIVING, TEXAS GULF STYLEMONTHLYMAY 2017A DAY ONBOLIVAR PENINSULABeach PatrolLIFEGUARDS HAVE AN EYE ON THE GULF AND A LOVE OF BEACH LIFEBEACH EATS NO SHIRT, NO SHOES, NO PROBLEMMAY 2017 $5.99COASTMONTHLY.COM 645485005999MINT JULEPA SOUTHERN SPIRITIN THE BAG9 ESSENTIALS FOR THE BEACH281.794.9463 | KELLY@KELLYKELLEY.COM KELLYKELLEY.COM/PROPERTY-SEARCHRE/MAXLEADING EDGE“Galveston is my home, Galveston is my business.”KELLY KELLEY | BROKER ASSOCIATE/CO-OWNER | RE/MAX LEADING EDGEFeatured L isting— 3412 Muscatee Circle- Pirates CoveFeatured L isting2509 E Seaside Drive- Beachtown3215 Musket Lane – Pirates Cove18506 E De Vaca – Indian Beach26350 Cat Tail #202 – Pointe West4502 Avenue N 1/2 – DenverASK ME ABOUT THE LOTS AT THE PRESERVE AT GRAND BEACH!4111 Bluewing Teal Court – Sunset CoveYour Galveston County Dealer For Premium Amish Poly Furnitureberlingardenstexas.com20TopBERLIN GARDENSDEALER NATIONWIDE20TopBERLIN GARDENSDEALER NATIONWIDE4 COASTMONTHLY.COM / May 2017May 2017 | VOLUME 10 | ISSUE 514LIFEGUARDS ON DUTYThey have an eye on the Gulf and a love of beach life40FORGOTTEN FORTUntil help arrived, two men labored alone to reclaim historic site54IN THE BAG9 essentials for a day on the beach60STREET SURFINGNo shirt, no shoes? No problem at these area food trucks and stands88A PENTHOUSE’S PASTHistoric homes tour offers look into famous tailor’s condo102THE STILL LIFEartist lends a modern touch to Impressionist style22Birding, beachcombing and basking in the sunsets all add to peninsula’s charm24 hours on Bolivar6 COASTMONTHLY.COM / May 201756SEASIDE STYLEPamela Gabriel shares a few of her favorite things62THE GALLEYan al fresco dish that makes summer a little grander64DESSERT ISLANDan elegant dessert without much fuss or expense68TABLE SURFINGWhere you can find authentic yucatán flavors north of the border108STEM TO STERNHow would-be conquerors washed up on Galveston Island112BEAUTIFUL BACKYARDSangels and other statuary tell stories in Texas City backyard118SAVE THE DATEBeach, barbecue and babes128PARTY PICSFind out who made the local party scene136SHUTTERBUGSReaders share their coastal photos64ON THE COVERGalveston Beach Patrol lifeguard T.K. Mills walks the shoreline on Stewart Beach. Read more about the beach patrol and Mills on Page 14. Photo by Stuart Villanueva70DOWN THE HATCHHow the mint julep became the cocktail of high society80COUNTER CULTUREFriendswood couple create giant space where they cook and entertain 94HOMEPORTIsland home built around couple’s extensive art collection106NICE RIDESa Jeep’s tale is one of friendship and sacrifice10694 SINCE 1976WE KNOW GALVESTON AND WE CALL IT HOME409.763.8030 • 800.765.0576thehousecompany.comSALES AND RENTALS3022 Pine $229,000 Jay Gober 409-789-4747 1102 Sealy $659,500 David Bowers409-763-2800817 Positano $895,000 Sidney Tregre 409-392-10133220 69th H2 “Pending” Sidney Tregre 409-392-101376 Island Passage $354,500 Gary Schero409-599-38133315 Avenue O $479,000 Tom Schwenk713-857-23094306 Avenue L $120,000 Edie Harrington409-789-674218 Lyncrest $239,900 Edie Harrington409-789-67429520 Seawall Blvd #336$139,000Tanya Jones 409-789-72221210 23rd Commercial LeaseTanya Jones409-789-72225001 Avenue N ½ $178,000 David Bowers409-763-28003807 Avenue O $139,900Casey Howell409-599-94618 COASTMONTHLY.COM / May 201721826 Matagorda Dr Sea Isle 3 Bedrooms, 1 Baths 1,456 Square Feet Nicely Updated New Bulkhead Offered at $334,000 THINKING OF BUYING OR SELLING? CONTACT ME! Ryan Moody, B.O.I.Broker Associate / Co-Owner, ABR®, AHWDAccredited Buyer Representative(409) 599-1818Ryan@RyanMoody.netwww.RyanMoody.netFeatured Home4526 Jamaica Cove Rd Jamaica Beach 3 Bedrooms, 3 Baths, 1,794 Square Feet, 98 Ft. of Water Frontage, Polynesian Style, Simonton Impact Windows, Offered at $439,000 1416 103rd St Crash Boat Basin 3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths 2,329 Square Feet Deep Water Access Expansive Views Offered at $479,000EaSy LIVING, TEXaS GULF STyLEMONTHLYCREATIVE DIRECTOR/DESIGN EDITORMelissa RiveraFOOD STYLISTalicia CahillPHOTOGRAPHERSJennifer ReynoldsStuart VillanuevaCONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERSLeslie ackermanChris KuhlmanKenneth David LockermanCONTRIBUTING WRITERSalicia CahillDavid CanrightLindsay CanrightMatt deGroodSue Mayfield GeigerMark G HannaPhil NewtonMichael a. 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