A 12
June 17, 2011
Island Moon
Beach Continued from A1 million was spent to subsidize the money-losing operations of the downtown convention center. The Convention and Visitors Bureau gets $3 million for its operations. On top of the 7% HOT another 2% is added to pay for convention center bonds. So out of the total 9% HOT tax collected the downtown convention center is getting just under 5%.Most of the money raised by sales of beach parking permits on The Island comes back to The Island for beach maintenance. Revenue from beach permits in 2010 was $614,019 and $602,914 was allocated for beach maintenance. Here is a breakdown of revues and expenditures for beach activities in 2010.
Rockport Music Festival
Ronnie Narmour and Carol
Lighthouse Rick and Lisa
Willlis Alan Ramsey played the Rockport Music Festival on June 11th_Photo by Carol Elliott
Tom and Lorraine got their groove on
ide Horns- Henry Rivas, Al Gomez, Jimmy Spacek, Sauce Gonzales, Kevin Hess, Joe Jama and Spot Barnett played the Back Porch on June 4th_ Photo by Carol Elliott
Guy Clark and Verlon Thompson played the Rockport Music Festival on June 11th Photo by Carol Elliott
Malford Milligan played the Rockport Music Festival on June 9th Photo by Carol Elliott
Delbert McClinton with guitarist Gary Nicholson played the Rockport Music Festival on June 9th Photo by Carol Elliott
WHY PURCHASE FROM GARY LUNT, INC.? 9 years of proven quality and service Over 2,600 lights sold and working TODAY The only know system on the Gulf Cost which has actually passed the Building Inspector ’s test using the National Electric Code Requirements U.S. Patent 7,008,081 Issued March 7, 2006
1 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY Call for references Standard 50’ models starting at $325 + tax
GARY LUNT, INC 361-537-8333 PORT ARANSAS “YOU GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR”