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Gourmet island kitchens. Grand downstairs primary suites. Colossal screened porches. 1, 2 and 3 story plans. Priced from the $400’s GALVESTONIAN | 1401 East Beach Drive #400 Extraordinary beach front condo. Stunning ocean and harbor vistas from 5 expansive verandas. Exquisite finishes. Exceptional primary suite with dual baths. 4 BR | 4 BA | +/- 2,253 SF Offered at $874,880 MLS 98078394 Proudly marketing for over 15 years! SOLD SOLDSOLD SOLDSOLD SOLD BEACHTOWN | 2553 East Seaside Drive 4 BRS | 3.5 BA | +/- 3,540 SF Last list price $2,075,000 SILK STOCKING HISTORIC DIST. | 2327 Avenue K 5 BR | 3.5 BA | +/- 5,071 SF Last list price $898,880 DIAMOND BEACH | 10327 San Luis Pass Road, #711 4 BR | 3.5 BA | +/- 2,334 SF Last list price $924,880 SOLDSOLDSALE PENDING SOLD SOLD6 COASTMONTHLY.COM | AuguST 2021 40 ON THE COVER Kai Davis with her surfboard on the beach on the West End of Galveston. Read more about Davis on Page 14. Photo by Stuart Villanueva DEPARTMENTS 36 HOOKED Freshwater baits and methods can help you land big reds 40 HOMEPORT Island family embraces all aspects of coastal living in their West End home 48 GARDEN VARIETY Plumeria lovers across the nation helped coastal gardeners after freeze 72 COUNTER CULTURE Love of the sea inspired colors in this East End galveston kitchen 76 DOWN HOME Years in New Orleans influenced this Creole dish by an island-born cook 88 DOWN THE HATCH Island streets share their names with cocktails 80 TASTE OF TEXAS Fresh, local ingredients are key to this popular crawfish dish 82 THE GALLEY Are you ready? This tasty shrimp dish comes together lickety-split 84 GAME ON This venison casserole has layers of Southern and Tex-Mex vibes 86 DESSERT ISLAND This sweet and salty treat is a salad in the loosest sense of the word 92 SAVE THE DATE Area events to keep your calendar booked 94 PARTY PICS Find out who made the local party scene 100 THROUGH THE LENS Photographer and artist Joey Quiroga explores the beauty of the upper Texas coast 102 BIRD’S EYE VIEW Illustrator Christina Mattison Ebert shares depictions and information on coastal birds 104 SHUTTERBUGS Readers share their coastal photos 48 82 768 COASTMONTHLY.COM | AuguST 2021 409-632-0388 • www.artistboat.org Eco-Art Kayak Adventures Awarded Best Guided Water Tour Paddle your cares away as you transform your mindset from everyday humdrum to Coastal Adventure with a tour led by artist and scientists. 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