Inside the Sunflower Bakery & Café, where family, flavor, and community come first. The Sunflower Bakery & Café has been Galveston’s brunch heartbeat for more than two decades. Family-owned by Harry and Lisa Blair with their son Zach, the café blends...
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Best Casual Gulf Seafood in Galveston: Inside Shrimp N Stuff
Inside Shrimp 'N Stuff, where the Antonelli family has carried a tradition of island flavor since 1976. Since 1976, Shrimp 'N Stuff has been Galveston’s go-to spot for fried shrimp baskets, gumbo, and Gulf Coast comfort food. Owned and operated by Jeff Antonelli and...
Mayor Craig Brown Part 3 of 6: The Future in Motion: Galveston’s Infrastructure and Livability
In Part 3 of our exclusive six-part series, The 1839 founder David Landriault sits down with Mayor Craig Brown. He shares how Galveston can grow smarter: tackling traffic with new flyovers, reimagining parks and greenways, and shaping a port that serves both business and community.
Mayor Craig Brown Part 2 of 6: Managing Success: Galveston’s Economy, Tourism, and the Legacy of Unity
In Part 2 of our exclusive six-part series, The 1839 founder David Landriault sits down with Mayor Craig Brown for an unfiltered conversation about managing the success of Galveston. Mayor Brown’s vision for Galveston’s future, balancing port growth, sustainable tourism, small-business support, and workforce housing with civic unity. Brown stresses collaboration between the city, Park Board, port, and citizens to preserve Galveston’s character while promoting economic progress.
Sade Storthz More Than A Crown
Galveston’s Sade Storthz, our reigning Miss Galveston Texas, steps onto the statewide stage at the 88th Annual Miss Texas Pageant—held June 24–28 at the Charles W. Eisemann Center for Performing Arts in Richardson, Texas.
A Night for the Island: Honoring Mike Dean and Stepping Into a New Chapter
Galveston Community Enrichment Award An unforgettable evening in Galveston celebrated the legacy of local icon Mike Dean while welcoming a new wave of energy and commitment to the island’s future. Writer Victoria Saracco shares a personal reflection on community,...