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Laura Elder's Biz Buzz
Biz Buzz is published each Monday and Thursday. Updates are posted throughout the week to the Buzz Blog.
Ike strike knocked out isle’s last bowling alley
Island Bowl, which was damaged by Hurricane Ike and has been closed since, won’t return, its owner reports, leaving island bowlers without a alley.
July 02, 2009
Developer plans commercial center for League City
All that land-clearing on 10 acres at FM 518 and Landing Boulevard in League City is to make way for a mixed-use commercial center.
June 22, 2009
Nestle Toll House Café plans early July opening
Chuck and Delinda Sanchelli plan an early July opening for their Nestle Toll House Café, facing Saengerfest Park in the island’s downtown.
June 18, 2009
Bank behind proposed 400-slip Tiki Island marina
An unusual partnership between marina developer Yacht Clubs of the Americas and a subsidiary of IBC Bank are behind a marina project on Tiki Island.
June 15, 2009
IBC subsidiary still bullish on high-rise
Premier Tierra Holdings Inc. has stopped foreclosure proceedings against the developer of island east end high-rise tower Emerald by the Sea.
June 11, 2009
Who’s in, out in Texas City retail center?
The tenant roster has changed since crews broke ground on the Three Palms Shopping Center in Texas City.
June 08, 2009
Berryhill Baja Grill on horizon
After a long lull, crews are back preparing for the debut of Berryhill Baja Grill in Lighthouse Plaza in League City.
June 04, 2009
Olympia’s long-awaited downtown grill set to open
Brothers Larry and Tikie Kriticos were busy making sure their long-awaited Olympia The Grill at Pier 21 was ready for today’s official opening.
June 01, 2009
High-rise developer files for Chapter 11
Developer/owners of the 30-story Endeavour on Clear Lake have filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, according to court documents
May 28, 2009
DiBella’s returns next week — again
Reopening in November after Hurricane and then enduring a fire in January, DiBella’s Italian Restaurant re-re-opens next Tuesday.
May 25, 2009
Bay Oil flows into new headquarters
Eight months after Hurricane Ike wiped out its old building, Bay Oil Inc. is moving into a new headquarters.
May 21, 2009
Flagship Hotel security measures cause a stir
Crews were busy last week securing the island's Flagship Hotel after someone accessed the property on pilings over the Gulf of Mexico.
May 18, 2009
Ike didn’t sink TopWater Grill
Crews need about another six weeks to complete repairs to the interior of San Leon’s popular TopWater Grill, reports owner Robert Jakubas.
May 14, 2009
Clary’s Seafood Restaurant to return this month
The island’s Clary’s Seafood Restaurant, 8509 Teichman Road, is whipping up a post-Hurricane Ike return this month.
May 11, 2009
Marina, yacht club planned for Tiki island
Could this be a sign the economy is in for smoother sailing? Yacht Clubs of the Americas is launching a 400-slip marina on Tiki Island.
May 07, 2009
Splish Splash, Chocolate Factory make isle return
Splish Splash Laundry and Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory are making post-Hurricane Ike returns this week.
May 04, 2009
Isle Wells Fargo, Wachovia plans withdrawn?
Looks like the island will get neither a Wachovia Bank nor a Wells Fargo any time soon.
April 30, 2009
Pointe West memo sheds light on challenges
Sluggish sales of second homes are taking a toll on some real estate investment firms, including one that owns a large tract on the island.
April 27, 2009
ACU to build ‘green’ headquarters
League City welcomes a new large employer and the city's first "green building" in Associated Credit Union of Texas' new headquarters.
April 23, 2009
Mansions at Moses Lake move-in day drawing near
Look for moving trucks in mid-June to begin making their way to Mansions at Moses Lake, a 240-unit affordable housing project for seniors.
April 20, 2009
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