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Firework being on Saturday, May 25, 2013 at 9:15pm and will continue every Saturday at the same time through the summer. The fireworks will be best viewable from the Hilton Garden Inn South Padre Island, La Quinta Inn & Suites, and Clayton’s Beach Bar. You can also view the fireworks from Andy Bowie Park. The fireworks will be projected from the beach on the North End of South Padre Island at Andy Bowie Park over the Gulf of Mexico.

16September2011

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Remembering the Bridge Collapse

South Padre pauses to remember bridge collapse Eight people were killed when cars plunged off the causeway. By Lynn Brezosky lbrezosky@express-news.net From: http://www.mysanantonio.com/news/article/S-Padre-pauses-to-remember-bridge-collapse-2172603.php#ixzz1Ybjx9veY SOUTH PADRE ISLAND — On the night the bridge collapsed, their vehicles suddenly plunging 80 feet into the churning bay below, those who didn’t make it simply were on their way home: the beloved city fire chief; the local surfing legend and his wife; friends out for a night on the island after a Friday night football game; workers returning to the mainland after their late shift.” Three people survived the Sept. 15, 2001, collapse of the…

Daily Lunch Specials at Great American Grill

13September2011

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Daily Lunch Specials at Great American Grill

South Padre Island restaurant the Great American Grill is now featuring great daily lunch specials for only $5.95, from 11am-3pm! Lunch specials are as follows: Sunday: Liver & Onions Monday: General Tso Chicken - served with Chinese fried rice and stir fry vegetables Tuesday: Pork Chops Wednesday: Blackened Fish Thursday: Chicken Fried Chicken – Served with mashed potatoes and gravy. Friday: Road Kill – Half-pound ground beef with mushrooms, onions, and brown gravy. The Great American Grill is located inside the Hilton Garden Inn South Padre Island hotel at 7010 Padre Blvd. South Padre Island. They also feature a daily…

World Trade Center I-beam unveiled at 9/11 memorial on SPI

11September2011

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World Trade Center I-beam unveiled at 9/11 memorial on SPI

From http://www.themonitor.com/news/south-54655-spi-beam.html Author: Travis M. Whitehead SOUTH PADRE ISLAND — Nina Singh wiped tears from her eyes, the jewel in her nose shining in the warm morning sunlight, a white scarf framing the smooth contours of her face. Singh, a 36-year-old Muslim, had just taken her young son Hades to touch the I-beam that had been unveiled in front of the South Padre Island City Hall as part of the 10th anniversary 9/11 Memorial Event. She, her boy, and her husband Fernando Duran had joined dozens of others Sunday morning to pay tribute to those who died on 9/11, when two hijacked…

01September2011

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New Year 2012 Hotel Packages

Three-Night New Year 2012 Hotel Packages Spend your New Year’s 2012 on the beach with hotel-dinner packages at South Padre Island hotels. Book your package at the La Copa Inn & Suites, La Quinta Inn & Suites, or Hilton Garden Inn, and get a free $50 Gift Certificate for the Great American Grill! [toggle_framed title="La Copa Inn & Suites Rates" variation="orange"] Standard Room $245.00 for 3 nights Jacuzzi Suite, no view $285.00 for 3 nights Standard Room, beach view $330.00 for 3 nights Jacuzzi Suite, beach view $350.00 for 3 nights Package Includes: Room for 2 adults and 2 kids…

01September2011

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Christmas 2011 Hotel Packages

CLICK HERE TO RSVP via FACEBOOK! Three-Night Christmas Hotel Packages Spend your Christmas on the beach with hotel-dinner packages at South Padre Island hotels. Book your package at the La Copa Inn & Suites, La Quinta Inn & Suites, or Hilton Garden Inn, and get a free Christmas dinner buffet at the Great American Grill! The Great American Grill Christmas Day Grand Buffet Sunday, December 25, 2011 $24.95+tax Adult | $12.95+tax Kids Carving Stations Mom’s Oven Roasted Turkey Cherry-Orange Glazed Honey Baked Ham All American Roast Beef au jus Chef’s Features Pan-Fried Fish with Poblano Cream Sauce Pan-Fried Fish with Bell…

24August2011

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Thanksgiving 2011 Hotel Packages

Three-Night Thanksgiving Hotel Packages Spend your Thanksgiving on the beach with hotel-dinner packages at South Padre Island hotels. Book your package at the La Copa Inn & Suites, La Quinta Inn & Suites, or Hilton Garden Inn, and get a free Thanksgiving dinner buffet at the Great American Grill! The Great American Grill Thanksgiving Day Grand Buffet Thursday, November 24, 2011 $24.95+tax Adult | $12.95+tax Kids OR FREE WITH THE THANKSGIVING HOTEL PACKAGE (see below for details)! Carving Stations Mom’s Oven Roasted Turkey Cherry-Orange Glazed Honey Baked Ham All American Roast Beef au jus Chef’s Feature Pan Fried Fish with…

19August2011

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Women Through the Ages

Women through the Ages- Beautiful Works for Flute and Piano by Women Composers September 26, 2011 South Padre Island Convention Center Concert begins at 7:30 p.m. This El Paseo Arts Foundations Showcase season-opening concert features two virtuosos: Eugenia Zukerman and Milana Strezeva. Hailed by the press as “one of the finest flutists of our time,” Eugenia Zukerman is an internationally renowned recitalist and soloist. She is currently the Artistic Director of the Dallas Symphony Orches-tra’s international festival, scheduled to open in Dallas in October, 2014 and a member of the faculty of New York University’s Department of Music and Per-forming…

07August2011

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Sandcastle Days Location Moved

This year, Sandcastle Days has been moved from it’s previous location (Isla Blanca Park) to the North Beach near Andy Bowie Park, behind the La Quinta and Hilton Garden Inn hotels. Sandcastle Days is a 24-year long tradition on South Padre Island that attracts sand sculptors from around the world to partake in a sculpting competition where thousands, children and adults alike, converge on the island to witness the great sculptures and enjoy sand sculpting lessons and great food and drinks. Click here to read more about Sandcastle Days 2011.

07August2011

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Sandcastle Days 2011

Behind the La Quinta Inn & Suites and Hilton Garden Inn near Andy Bowie Park on South Padre Island, Sandcastle Days 2011 will kick off on Wednesday October 19 and continue until Sunday October 23, 2011. [fancy_link link="http://www.laquintaspi.com/" target="blank"]Click here to book now at the La Quinta Inn & Suites[/fancy_link] [fancy_link link="http://southpadreisland.hgi.com/" target="blank"]Click here to book now at the Hilton Garden Inn[/fancy_link] Sandcastle Days is a 24-year long tradition on South Padre Island and has activities for visitors. Witness an amazing sand sculpture competition and enjoy free sand sculpting lessons my master sand sculptors! Food/drinks and gifts will be sold on…

23May2011

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The Fantasticks on South Padre Island

The Fantasticks is the world’s longest-running musical, currently on its 51st season. This summer, from June 8-11, June 13-14, and June 17-18, this production is coming to the South Padre Island Convention Centre for 8 performances.

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