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Our Greatest Economic and Military Threats
Our greatest economic and military threats are: #1 Communist China led by all powerful leader for life Xi Jinping and #2 military threat is Russia, led by absolute ruler for life, Putin. Churchill said, “Power corrupts, and absolute power corrupts absolutely”. World War II was caused by Germany with absolute ruler Hitler and Japan with…
Read MoreHeart Month
The month of February is designated as Heart Month. This month strives to educate the public about the importance of improving heart health. This endeavor aims to help people identify and understand helpful adjustments that can be made to increase heart health. The term “heart disease” refers to several types of heart conditions. In the…
Read More2024 Annual Barefoot Mardi Gras
Barefoot Mardi Gras 2024 Presented by COASTLINE PROPERTIES !! Why: To raise money for the Texas Sealife Center & Operation Finally Home Fat Friday Kick-Off Party Sponsored By Todd Hunter Where: Waterline Bar @ Doc’s Seafood & Steaks When: …
Read MoreNational Glaucoma Awareness Month
The month of January is recognized as National Glaucoma Awareness Month. Currently, more than 3 million people in the United States have been diagnosed with glaucoma. Furthermore, The National Eye Institute projects that this number will increase to 4.2 million by 2030. Glaucoma is sometimes referred to as “the sneak thief of sight” since there…
Read MoreNational Epilepsy Awareness Month
The month of November is recognized as National Epilepsy Awareness Month. According to the Epilepsy Foundation, 1 in 26 people will develop epilepsy in their lifetime. In addition to this, 3.4 million Americans currently live with epilepsy. This means that epilepsy is not rare and is actually more common than most people think. Since millions…
Read MoreShred It for Sealife, to benefit the Texas Sealife Center
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Coastal Financial and Padre Island Business Association (PIBA) are proud to announce their upcoming event, Shred It for Sealife, to benefit the Texas Sealife Center. This community shredding event and donation drive will be held on Saturday, June 10, 2023, from 9am to 12pm at Texas Sealife Center located at 14220 S…
Read MoreApril Brings Attention to Autism
April is National Autism Awareness Month. Awareness months are helpful because they bring public attention to issues facing many of our friends and families and autism is no different. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the medical term for Autism is Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), which is described as a group of…
Read MoreMarch is National Nutrition Month
March is National Nutrition Month which is an annual campaign created by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. I would like to discuss the importance of making informed food choices by developing sound eating habits and through physical activity. Texas has been helpful in promoting good nutrition for our citizens. Since Texas has a diverse…
Read MoreNational Glaucoma Awareness Month
The month of January is recognized as National Glaucoma Awareness Month. Currently, more than 3 million people in the United States have been diagnosed with glaucoma. Furthermore, The National Eye Institute projects that this number will increase to 4.2 million by 2030. Glaucoma is sometimes referred to as “the sneak thief of sight” since there…
Read MoreBAREFOOT MARDI GRAS MAKES 2022 CHARITY DONATIONS
Barefoot Mardi Gras has donated $30,000 to its designated 2022 charities, The Texas Sealife Center and the Island Foundation Schools. This is the largest contribution to date. Barefoot Event Producer, Elaine Motl, announced the contribution and gave checks to each charity with the Barefoot Mardi Gras Committee members, Barefoot Presenting Sponsors and the reigning Barefoot…
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