By Javier Gonzalez Special to the PARADE The spring season is an exciting time of year on the Island, especially at the South Padre Island Birding Nature Cen- ter & Alligator Sanc- tuary [SPIBNCAS]. Thousands of trans-gulf migratory birds will be arriving at the center and on SPI as they com- plete their marathon 600-mile […]
Read MoreBy Steve Clark – The Brownsville Herald – April 4, 2023 A “board meeting” is scheduled for this month on South Padre Island with the return of the Texas State Surfing Championship at Isla Blanca Park. The Texas Gulf Surfing Association, which sponsors the contest, has scheduled three at-call weekends for the event April in […]
Read MoreBy ALEXANDREA BAILEY editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com Daniel Warrior, a self-proclaimed Native American superhero, born in 1981, is a firm believer of blessings in disguise. In 2022, Warrior was a production assistant for the upcoming film Seven Cemeteries, starring Danny Trejo and Efren Ramirez. At this time, he was “monkey-barring” between on-set behind-the-scenes jobs for several different films, in […]
Read MoreSpecial to the PRESS El Paseo Arts Foundation opens a local production of “The Dining Room” by A. R. Gurney on April 10, 2023, for a three-night run. The play is set in a single dining room of a typical well-to-do family, although representing different households throughout different time periods. The focus of the play […]
Read MoreThe Art Lounge in South Padre Island is celebrating its first anniversary by giving itself flowers. The flowers are part of the gallery’s upcoming exhibit, “Bloom,” which opens on Saturday, April 8 from 3 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. The exhibit will feature floral art, live classical music and pastries. Admission is free. For more information, visit The Art […]
Read MoreBy AMBER JONES Special to the PRESS The Art Lounge, owned by artist Shelly Hamsa, is preparing to celebrate its first anniversary on South Padre Island. The Art Lounge is just steps from the Gulf of Mexico in the Sea Ranch Marina building, making it a prime location for those visiting the island. Those who […]
Read MoreBy ALEXANDREA BAILEY editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com The City of Port Isabel is bringing back its popular Lighthouse Easter Egg Hunt for the fourth time on Saturday, April 8, 2023. The line-up around the park for the competitive hunt starts at 9 a.m. with the hunt itself taking place at 10 a.m. The Easter egg hunt is free to […]
Read MoreLocated at 310 Padre Blvd in South Padre Island, TX, Margaritaville Beach Resort South Padre Island opened its doors to guests yesterday, March 30. Enhancements offered at the new hotel include modern design aesthetics, signature food and beverage concepts, a tropical pool upgrade, a newly installed lush landscape, a new lobby, and a complete transformation […]
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