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Photo by Jennifer Reynolds DEPARTMENTS 14 HOMEPORT Love of country inspires patriotic color scheme at Victorian island home 28 COUNTER CULTURE After couple builds dream kitchen, they have space and time for what they love 44 THE GALLEY Gather friends and enjoy the fruits of your labor with these delicious desserts 52 DESSERT ISLAND This red, white and blue shortcake fills a tall order 54 TASTE OF TEXAS This shrimp and macaroni salad has a secret ingredient 56 GAME ON Simple is the theme for this delectable Gulf-caught fish dish 58 DOWN HOME This islander takes cooking, but not himself, very seriously 62 GARDEN VARIETY As other plants wilt, okra can stand the Texas heat 68 DOWN THE HATCH Flaming drinks and showmanship give new meaning to getting lit 44 62 82 HOOKED Late spring floods mean going deep to find salt-loving gamefish 86 STEM TO STERN Nassau Bay engineer keeps tradition going by restoring J/24 racers 96 SAVE THE DATE Area events to keep your calendar booked 100 PARTY PICS Find out who made the local party scene 106 SHUTTERBUGS Readers share their coastal photos8 COASTMONTHLY.COM | JuLY 2021 sales@outsideoasis.com www.outsideoasis.com Outdoor Living We Can Help Make Your Patios, Outdoor Kitchens, Hardscape, Pool Decks, Fire Pits, Coping & More! 10% OFF ALL PATIO ADDITIONS Expires 7-31-21 FREE ESTIMATES Call today! 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