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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.
Busy Bee Cafe closes after 77 years
Texas lost another small-town cafe when Sherry’s Busy Bee Cafe in Santa Fe closed last week.
February 21, 2012
Battered island building to change hands
In another coup for conservationists, Mitchell Historic Properties might as soon as today finalize the acquisition of a long-troubled building.
February 16, 2012
Plans for upscale eatery move ahead
Demand for fine dining in Clear Lake Shores is high, particularly on weekends, observers say.
February 14, 2012
Del Papa on track for April completion
Del Papa, which has operated on the island for a century, reports construction is on track for an early April completion of its new facilities.
February 09, 2012
Is Jimmy John’s back for seconds?
Franchisee Brent Bunz has selected a site for a second Jimmy John’s Gourmet Sandwiches in Galveston.
February 07, 2012
H&M plans Baybrook store
Area fashionistas were rejoicing when the Stockholm, Sweden-based retailer H&M officially confirmed a Baybrook Mall store as part of its big Texas market push.
February 02, 2012
Harborwalk under contract to Austin firm
An Austin-based development firm has Harborwalk, a Hitchcock community known for million-dollar homes, under contract.
January 31, 2012
Pizza, pirates planned for island’s downtown
A new eatery hopes to take a slice of the island pizzeria market.
January 19, 2012
Santa Fe serves up two new eateries
Two new eateries — one already is open and the other is on the burner — are enhancing dining options in Santa Fe.
January 17, 2012
Homebuilders get busy in Evia
After a lingering lull, there’s some bustle in the homebuilding business on the island and the promise of more to come.
January 12, 2012
Magnolia Court midpriced houses under way
GALVESTON — After years of inactivity, there’s movement again at Magnolia Court, a rare middle-income residential development on the island.
January 10, 2012
What will it H-E-B in Texas City?
H-E-B has acquired a building in Texas City long ago occupied by Kmart, but what it plans to do with the property is unclear.
January 05, 2012
Whopper of a rumor about isle Burger King
For years, fans of flame-broiled fast-food have complained about the absence of an island Burger King.
January 03, 2012
Will Texas City Sears be spared?
Sears this week said it hadn’t made the final determination about which stores to shutter.
December 29, 2011
League City might be trattoria territory
The new sign at the former Matt’s Restaurant & Lounge in League City is heralding the arrival of Claudio & Mattia’s Trattoria.
December 27, 2011
Appraisal district website down for weeks
A governmental website taxpayers, title companies, Realtors and taxing jurisdictions heavily depend on for property value information has been down for weeks.
December 22, 2011
Tension between port, Gulf Copper?
Rumors have been floating that executives with Gulf Copper Drydock Rig & Repair are frustrated by a lack of investment at the port-owned facilities.
December 20, 2011
Major moves, fresh retail in island downtown
The Galveston Chamber of Commerce plans a March move to the first floor of the 1873 Washington Building, 2228 Mechanic St., in Galveston.
December 15, 2011
Illinois company makes big League City buy
Portfolio included Victory Lakes Town Center and Bay Colony Town Center.
December 13, 2011
Illinois company makes big League City buy
LEAGUE CITY — An Oak Brook, Ill.-based real estate investment firm has snapped up two of the city’s largest and most prominent retail centers.
December 13, 2011
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