Join the South Padre Island Chamber of Commerce as it hosts Richard Molina, chief appraiser for the Cameron County Appraisal District, for Coffee & Conversation on April 13. Get to know more about the appraisal district and how the property tax system works.
South Padre Island is seeing rapid growth in its vacation rental industry and enjoys high average occupancy rates as compared to its Texas Gulf Coast competitors. It was a strength highlighted at a recent conference hosted by the Vacation Rental Managers Association of South Padre Island. There was also a list of challenges and areas of improvement cited at the mid-February meeting at the South Padre Island Convention Center. The…
Join the South Padre Island Chamber of Commerce March 9 for “Coffee and Conversation” at Padre Island Brewing Co. Guest speaker is Scott Vandenburg of Origins Recovery Center. Get to know the center and what services it provides, benefits to the community and more.
South Padre Island with its soothing feel and leisurely coastal vibe is as good a place as any to start over again. It has been that and more for two massage therapists who came to the Island years ago after divorces required them to start anew. Pippa Brooks tells of coming to South Padre in 2008 with nothing. Fellow therapist Mina Amesquita recalls getting to SPI “with $60 in my…
Join the American Advertising Federation – Rio Grande Valley for a fun-filled weekend at the Courtyard Marriott on South Padre Island from Feb. 17-19. The highlight of the weekend is the 2023 AAF-RGV American Advertising Awards celebrating the excellence in Rio Grande Valley advertising. It will take place on Saturday evening, Feb. 18. The AAF-Rio Grande Valley American Advertising Awards celebrate the excellence in RGV advertising. Gold, Silver and Bronze…
A letter from a former president said it all in expressing appreciation for a job well done. “Nancy and I know how much work goes into the preparation of such wonderful meals, and we greatly appreciate all you did,” wrote Ronald Reagan in an August 1992 letter to Arnie Creinin. “Thanks to you and your staff, our stay was delightful!” It wasn’t the first time Creinin had cooked for President…
The South Padre Island Chamber of Commerce presents its Public Affairs Luncheon on Jan. 31 with guest speaker Glenn Hamer, president/CEO of the Texas Association of Business. TAB is one of the largest voices for small business in the state of Texas, especially during a legislative session. Tickets are $25 for chamber members and $30 for future members. Reservations made on the day of the luncheon or walk-ins will be…
Jan. 20-22 marks the first of two upcoming weekends for the 26th annual SPI Market Days at the South Padre Island Convention Center. The indoor shopping event features a large collection of artisans in one shopping location. Vendors are both local and from across the United States. Items include original art, handmade jewelry, gourmet food and drink mixes, health and beauty products, pet items, home decor and goods, custom hand-cut…
Being a kiteboarder, Jason Norwood got a frequent question as a sporting event loomed at South Padre Island in 2021. “How do we get from the airport to the Island?” he recalled being asked. Getting from the Valley International Airport in Harlingen to South Padre can be problematic. Finding reliable ground transportation for the hour-long trip from the airport to SPI is often a challenge. This is especially true during…
Join the South Padre Island Chamber of Commerce Dec. 8 for “Coffee and Conversation” at Padre Island Brewing Co. Find out why animal shelters are so important to the community. Jackie Conrad, FOAR executive director, shares the important services FOAR provides for residents and tourists.