June 19th, 2007 by Skip

THEY CAME-THEY SAW-THEY CONQUERED

AND LIKE CAESAR THEY BUILT A MONUMENT

WE CALL IT

“THE MEDIAN”

At least on good days we call it “THE MEDIAN”. Other days we call it unprintable things depending on our mood, the amount of traffic and what we need to accomplish. But, by any name you want to call it, it represents a major change on South Padre Island. THE MEDIAN is the SYMBOL of THE NEW SOUTH PADRE ISLAND. (I planned on saying “new and improved South Padre Island” - but improved? – I’m not too sure of that - particularly after the last elections.)

The baby boomers have arrived and are changing the face of our sand spit. The Median, the New City Hall, improvements to the sidewalks, landscaping and city codes controlling signage and colors are creating a whole new and improved look for the Island. The baby boomers and retirees are demanding a more upscale environment to live in and they are getting it. I lament the losss of the old South Padre Island that I loved but progress and change are inevitable - so on with the NEW.

NOW IF WE COULD JUST BURY THOSE DAMMED UGLY POWER LINES.

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