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Port Aransas Summer Tourism Is Setting Records

07-19-09

Keith McMullin, Broker/Realtor: Real Estate Agent in Port Aransas, TX

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PORT ARANSAS, Texas - While many vacation destinations are struggling due to the challenging national economy, more and more people are coming to play in "Port A" this summer. That was especially evident during the recent July 4th Holiday Weekend.

In a recent story in the Port Aransas South Jetty newspaper, local business owners were asked about the July 4th weekend. Their answers tell the story: "slammed" "phenomenal" "heavier than last year" "very strong" "record sales" "we're lucky here" and many more. The entire article is available here. For more information on the Port Aransas tourism industry, visit the Chamber of Commerce.

Fireworks In Port Aransas

July 4th Fireworks Over The Harbor In Port Aransas Texas

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Mustang Island Offshore Wind Farm Lease Awarded By Texas GLO

07-18-09

Keith McMullin, Broker/Realtor

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PORT ARANSAS, Texas - The Texas General Land Office (GLO) announced in a Press Release on Thursday that a newly formed company Baryonyx successfully won the bidding for two offshore wind farm leases. The leases are located off the coasts of Mustang Island and South Padre Island and could become the biggest offshore wind farms in the nation.

The Corpus Christi Caller Times reported that the 500+ foot tall wind turbines would be visible from the shore of Mustang Island.

Mustang Island Wind Farm

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Port Aransas Hosts Largest Saltwater Fishing Tournament In Texas

07-13-09

Keith McMullin, Broker/Realtor

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PORT ARANSAS, Texas - The oldest and largest saltwater fishing tournament on the Texas coast took place this weekend. The 74th Annual Deep Sea Roundup brought record crowds and perhaps a few record fish. The Corpus Christi Caller Times Michelle Christenson captured the event with some great photos that are posted at Caller.com

The tournament is sponsored by the Port Aransas Boatmen with proceeds going to youth-related activities and scholarships for Port Aransas High School Graduates.

Port Aransas Municipal Harbor

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Port Aransas Will Be Home For New $19.5M Marine Research Facility

07-04-09

Keith McMullin, Broker/Realtor

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NERR UTMSI Facility In Port Aransas

PORT ARANSAS, Texas - Plans were recently announced for a three-story, state-of-the-art, eco-friendly research facility on the University of Texas Marine Science Institute (UTMSI) campus. The building will be headquarters for the Mission Aransas National Estuarine Research Reserve (NERR) and provide additional offices and labs for UTMSI. Construction is expected to start later this year and will take 15 months to complete. Details are available in this Corpus Christi Caller Times article.

UTMSI Port Aransas

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Limited Time 50% Price Drop On Port Aransas Arnold Palmer Golf Course Lots

06-30-09

Keith McMullin, Broker/Realtor

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PORT ARANSAS, Texas - Craig Millard and Sunny Castor (Principals with the Newport Dunes Golf Course at Newport Beach and Golf Development) made major announcements tonight at a meeting with members of the local real estate community.

A new incentive program includes three local builders that will be starting homes, condos and town homes on golf course lots. Details to follow on the floor plans and pricing.

For a very limited time, residential lots adjoining the new Arnold Palmer Signature Course now start at $120k. This offer will end soon and without advance notice.

The links course has been open since October 2008 and is already gaining critical acclaim with 24,000 rounds played to this point.

For more information or to purchase a golf course lot, please send email or call 361.749.7500

Port Aransas Golf Course Lots For Sale