Are you ready for some new businesses on the Peninsula? Within the past couple of weeks the area is pulsating with new businesses, and the Chamber office is going wild with new memberships. To all the New Businesses, Bolivar Peninsula welcomes you with open arms! From print shops, to clothing stores, to boiled Cajun food, to burgers on the beach, what more can you ask for? The Sky’s the Limit! In alphabetical order, we have:

Meet Bolivar residents Bonnie and Chris Meyer, serving up delicious hamburgers and other great food items from their trailer ‘Beach Buns’ at the foot of Monkhouse Drive on the beach. They opened on March 11 to serve the spring break crowd. Normal business hours will be Thursday thru Sunday from 10:30 am to sundown. Hungry after playing in the surf, don’t want to leave your spot on the beach to go find something to eat?? Drop by and say hi to Chris and Bonnie, grab a burger and a coke!

Hungry?? The little red trailer next to Fun Spot Water Slide received a complete facelift inside and out, and is now the home to the Lighthouse Cafe. With snack bar veterans Bill and Lanette Pacheco managing, you are sure to get a delicious meal at a fair price. Open for breakfast and lunch, the menu ranges from burritos and breakfast tacos to hamburgers and chicken sandwiches…and snow cones. Stop in at 2061 Hwy 87 in Crystal Beach, or call in your order, 409-684-2384. Hours: 7 days, 8 am to 2 pm. WiFi Hotspot. See you there!!

Need that special something to wear out on the town, down to the beach, over to Galveston? Maven Borden opened her store in early December and the word is getting out. Maven’s sells handbags, wallets, shoes, jewelry, swimsuits, beach towels and much more. Everything in the store is priced for the budget-conscious, so you can look good and save money. Centrally located, drop by Maven’s at 1366 Hwy 87, next to TJ’s. Hours are Tue-Thur, 10-6, Fri-Sun, 10-7. Call 409-684-1094 or email [email protected].

Ladies! Looking for that perfect combination to wow Crystal Beach? Well, Peace Love and Bikinis opened on March 1 in the Crystal Beach Plaza. Margie Falgout has spent countless hours remodeling and decorating her store to bring her customers the latest in clothing, shoes, swimsuits, giftware, and jewelry. The store is located at 2275 Hwy 87, Suite 19B, next to Sherwin-Williams. See you at Peace, Love, and Bikinis. Come say Hello to Margie, Tuesday-Sunday, 10am-6pm.

Not your Dad’s Picnic!! Have a craving for some boiled crawfish, shrimp, or crab legs? Add sausage, corn and potatoes and you have a genuine cajun feast. Pop’s Beach Boil is here and they are sure to please. Pop (aka Charlie) and Cindy Ricks have been cooking cajun for many years, and they know how to do it well. Pop’s is located at 2211 Hwy 87 in Crystal Beach, in front of Pat’s Tires. They open weekdays at 4 pm, Friday and Saturday at noon. They stay open until the crowd is gone. And if they don’t sell out, Pop’s will be open Sunday. Email Pop’s at [email protected]

Our very own print shop in Crystal Beach, wow have we evolved! I’ve already placed a few orders. Their slogan is “For all your sign and screen printing needs”, and The Print Shack delivers. Michael and Tanya Oliver have been in the printing business for many years in the Lufkin area, but have always wanted to live at the beach, who wouldn’t? They opened the Crystal Beach store this week to provide the community will all types of printing needs. Banners, signs, t-shirts, car stickers, magnetic signs, flyers, they do it all…and design work is done in-house. 1923 Hwy 87, open until 10 pm this week. Call Tanya @ 936-699-4009 or email [email protected]