Issue 7 - Caracol

Ju n e 20 08 | NEWSLETTER
Imagine a life framed by gentle tides, sweeping coastal views, exhilarating days and
serene gulf nights. This is the life of Caracol – a premier, master-planned community
on the Texas coast in Port O’Connor.
IN T H I S I S SUE :
· Celebrate Freedom on the Coast July 5th
· Construction News!
· Time to Fish The Texas Coast
· Activities and Events
· Coastal Trivia
· Share Your Coastal Memories
· Site Map and Information
C E L E B R AT E F R E E D OM O N T H E C O A S T W I T H C A R A C OL
You’re Invited To Celebrate Freedom On The Texas Coast – This July 5th!
Experience a day of family fun to celebrate our fantastic new pool and pavilion at Caracol.
Saturday, July 5, 2008 from 11AM-3PM.
Hot dogs and refreshments will be served.
RSVP at 877-883-8700 or visit CaracolCoastal.com/freedom.
C o nst r u cti o n N e w s !
Construction continues to grow at
Caracol. The community pool and
pavilion should be completed in the
coming weeks. Final landscaping will
be in place next week, along with
irrigation. Come visit Caracol to see
our exciting development.
T i m e to F is h T h e T e x as C o ast
Every summer, Port O’Connor (POC) plays host to a variety of bay and offshore fishing tournaments. That’s because
POC offers an array of fish to chase: red snapper, king, ling, jack fish, sailfish, marlin, tuna, wahoo, flounder and pompano.
This stretch of Texas Coast, with bays, creeks, lakes and marshlands is truly a fisherman’s paradise. For more information
on tournaments or obtaining fishing guides, contact the POC Chamber at (361) 983-2898.
18th Annual Pescado Grande Fishing Tournament (June 27th-28th)
Join the adventure of the Pescado Grande on Saturday, June 28th at the fishing center in Port O’Connor. There are cash
prizes for both the Bay Division and Offshore Divisions. For more information, contact Port O’Connor Chamber at
(361) 983-2898. Proceeds benefit The Harbor Children’s Alliance & Victim Center. So come out and help a great cause.
Poco Bueno Fishing Tournament (July 16th-19th)
This annual, invitational in-shore and offshore tournament is a Texas Classic, drawing sport fishermen from across the
nation with an average of 80 to 90 boats competing in this four day event.The entry fee is hefty, but so are the amazing
cash prizes. For more information, contact CCA at (713) 626-4222.
AC TIVITIES AN D E VE N TS
Fishing Trip Winners
We’re excited to announce the recent winners of the Caracol Fishing Trip Giveaways. Individuals entered our contest
while visiting the Caracol booth at the Escapes Second Home Expo and The Texas International Boat Show. Each
winner received a guided bay fishing trip, an overnight stay in Port O’Connor and a private tour of Caracol.
Th e Wi nne rs :
• Escapes Second Home Expo: David Crawford, Cypress,Texas
• Texas International Boat Show: Ryan Schmidt, Houston,Texas
C o asta l T r ivia
Test Your Texas Coastal Knowledge
Qu est i o n s :
1. What famed French explorer landed on Matagorda Island in 1685 and established a base during his ill-fated
final expedition?
2. How many different species of whales are common in the Gulf of Mexico?
3. Name the oldest lighthouse in Texas that is still in operation.
A n s we rs :
1. Robert de LaSalle
2. There are 16 species of whales that have been found in the Gulf. The most common are Sperm Whales and Pygmy
Sperm Whales.
3. Matagorda Lighthouse.
S h a r e Y o u r C o asta l Me m o r ies
Do you have wonderful memories of the Texas coast? If you are like us, you remember building sand castles, fishing,
shelling and relaxing by the water.
And we want to share those unique memories by collecting happy, sunny, sandy, funny photos of you, your family and
friends on the coast. It doesn’t matter if they’re from 1956 or ‘65 or ‘73 or ‘89. Please go to CaracolCoastal.com and
fill out our online form to submit your photos.
We’ll post your greatest shots in our Coastal Memories and maybe even put them in our ads. So, give us your best shot!
SI TE MAP A N D CO N TAC T IN F ORMAT I O N
Welcome Center Hours:
Tuesday-Thursday: 1-6p.m.
Friday-Monday: 10a.m.-6p.m.
View the latest site map online.
1-877-883-8700
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361-983-2303