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Laura Elder's Biz Buzz
Biz Buzz is published each Tuesday and Thursday. Updates are posted throughout the week to the Buzz Blog.
Bistro LeCroy moves south a tad
After a little more than eight years of serving Lousiana-style cuisine at 2021 Strand, Bistro LeCroy is moving to another island downtown spot.
May 22, 2012
Unofficial Tanger Outlets plans show 80 stores in
Unofficial Tanger Outlets site plans show several stores that left the area will be returning when the mall opens later this year.
May 17, 2012
New eatery slated for island’s Pier 21
Galveston Restaurant Group announced plans to open Nonno Tony’s World Kitchen at Pier 21 on the island.
May 15, 2012
Eastman completes startup of Texas City facility
Kingsport, Tenn.-based Eastman Chemical Co. reports it has completed the retrofit and startup of its non-phthalate manufacturing facility in Texas City.
May 10, 2012
Posh digs planned for pampered pets
That building under way at 7002 Harborside Drive in Galveston is for BoneVoyage Pet Resort.
May 08, 2012
Retail, restaurants ramp up on the mainland
A rash of retailers and restaurants are opening or planning openings in the north county and Clear Lake area.
May 03, 2012
Dutch Kettle closes after 37 years
The griddle has gone cold at the Dutch Kettle, 3618 Seawall Blvd., an island eatery for more than 37 years known for down-home cooking.
May 01, 2012
Developers plan to raise the roofs in Texas City
After years of stagnation, look soon for some bustle in the Pearl Brook Estates subdivision in Texas City.
April 26, 2012
Diamond Beach owner files Chapter 11
With the threat of foreclosure looming, owners of two Texas luxury resorts filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection earlier this month.
April 24, 2012
Del Papa ships first brews from Texas City hub
Del Papa Distributing Co. this week moved its Galveston-based logistical operations to its new distribution center in Texas City.
April 19, 2012
West Marine to hoist sails on shop
Boating is big in the Clear Lake area, home to 17 marinas and more than 7,000 slips.
April 17, 2012
Island park board revamps policy on beach vendors
Look for more small businesses on island beaches this season as a result of a revamped concessionaire policy.
April 12, 2012
Trattoria Piano Bar set to open
The highly anticipated League City eatery Claudio & Mattia’s Trattoria Piano Bar is tuning up for an April 16 opening.
April 10, 2012
Island eateries trading spaces
Sushi lovers shouldn’t panic if they visit the island’s Sky Bar Steak & Sushi next week and find it closed. That’s only temporary.
April 05, 2012
Alzheimer’s care facility coming to LC
All that activity on Landing Boulevard near FM 518 in League City is for a 60-room Alzheimer’s care facility.
April 03, 2012
Taco House on isle to close after 50 years
A Tex-Mex institution is bidding adios to the island as a Texas City eatery takes its place.
March 29, 2012
Does Olajuwon have plans for mansion?
Is former basketball star Hakeem Olajuwon planning an upscale retail project in the historic West Mansion, 3303 NASA Parkway?
March 27, 2012
Bank, developers at odds over $40M loan
Developer Randall Davis said International Bank of Commerce didn’t play fair when it filed a lawsuit against him and builder Gary Leach.
March 22, 2012
Outlet center’s first phase filling fast
Developers of the 90-store Tanger Outlet Center along Interstate 45, south of Holland Road in Texas City, apparently aren’t having much trouble bagging retail tenants.
March 20, 2012
Early Cos. moving in on the mainland
Houston-based consulting firm Early Cos. is completing its move into the former Guaranty Bank building, 1130 First St., in La Marque.
March 15, 2012
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