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Laura Elder's Biz Buzz
Biz Buzz is published each Tuesday and Thursday. Updates are posted throughout the week to the Buzz Blog.
Rumors exaggerate ANICO layoffs
Officials with island-based American National Insurance Co. confirm the company laid off some employees last week, but not as many as rumored.
November 19, 2009
Big plans in store for several island complexes
Some island apartment complexes have dates with demolition crews, while others will be stripped down and built anew.
November 17, 2009
Five Guys Burgers, Fries to build in League City
For those who missed the latest serving of Buzz Blog, Five Guys Burgers and Fries is planning a League City eatery.
November 12, 2009
Crews spotted cleaning up Jean Lafitte Hotel
Downtown dwellers report promising cleanup activity at the long vacant and neglected Jean Lafitte Hotel on the island.
November 10, 2009
Is Gringo’s cooking up League City location?
A reader reports Gringo's Mexican Kitchen is cooking up a League City location, while the new Judge's Bar and Grill is earning culinary kudos.
November 05, 2009
Plastic surgeon to open in South Shore Harbour
A new 9,000-square-foot building is soon to house Charles Polsen’s South Shore Surgicenter, specializing in cosmetic, reconstructive and hand surgery.
October 29, 2009
Clary’s serves up post-Ike return
Clary’s Seafood Restaurant reopened during the weekend to happy crowds.
October 27, 2009
Gaido’s on a roll with new catering rig
The Gaido family is taking its famous fare on the road, and crews have finished rebuilding the interior walls at Buchanan Gallery.
October 22, 2009
Lamar Elementary gets new owner
Is the vacant Lamar Elementary School in La Marque about to look smarter?
October 20, 2009
Mayor dismisses Trump-ed up rumors
Mayor Lyda Ann Thomas said there’s no truth to the latest rumor she met with Donald Trump and Tilman Fertitta about the East End Flats.
October 15, 2009
New business aims to solve perpetual problems
A cemetery manager has formed a separate business to provide upkeep services for family plots, and egg eateries are hatching all around Clear Lake.
October 13, 2009
Jeweler marks a major milestone
An 80-year-old island jeweler is reopening, and a cigar shop hopes a city smoking ban won't snuff it out shortly after its grand opening.
October 08, 2009
Gulfway Plaza at La Marque lures new tenant
Shopping center Gulfway Plaza at La Marque is sitting pretty with a new tenant, Mary’s Formal Creations.
October 06, 2009
Landry’s clarifies position on Flagship hotel
The owner of Galveston Bookshop marks her 10th anniversary, and League City may soon get a farmer’s market.
October 01, 2009
Floral business blooming again
Knapp Flower Shop and Santa Fe Trails both are back in business after making repairs to damage from Hurricane Ike.
September 29, 2009
League City Town Center rumors making the circuit
Rumors are making the rounds that the League City Town Center store left vacant last year by Circuit City soon will get a new tenant.
September 24, 2009
After year in Webster, United Fire returns to isle
United Fire Group’s employees returned to offices at 2115 Winnie St. on the island after working in cramped, temporary offices in Webster since the storm.
September 22, 2009
Balinese Room owner opens Voodoo Lounge
Night life in the island's downtown is getting more interesting.
September 17, 2009
Restaurants return; retailer expands
Galveston's McDonald's restaurants announced return dates, and girl's fashion mecca Forever 21 in Baybrook Mall is moving into a much larger space.
September 15, 2009
Woman turns love for baking into business
Biz Buzz serves up some restaurant news as Cakes N More bakery opens in Santa Fe and Café Adobe eyes a Baybrook Mall site.
September 10, 2009
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