Author Archives: SPI Life
Turtle Lady
Ila Loetscher, the founder of Sea Turtle, Inc, is known as the Turtle Lady of South Padre Island.
Categories: History, People, Photos, Wildlife
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1988 Triumph
1988 Spring Break on South Padre Island with Triumph.
Categories: Beach, Entertainment, History, Music, Spring Break, Vehicles
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Ila Loetscher
Sea Turtle, Inc founder ILa Loetscher of South Padre Island interviewed on the Late Show with David Letterman November 6th, 1985.
Categories: History, People, Videos, Wildlife
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Beach Access Guide
All public beach accesses on South Padre Island.
Categories: Announcements, Beach, City of SPI, Photos, Services
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John L. Tompkins Tombstone
Today in 1969, John L. Tompkins the original developer of South Padre Island passed away.
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Thinkin’ Big
The 1986 movie “Thinkin’ Big” filmed entirely on South Padre Island.
Categories: History, Spring Break, Videos
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1950s Isla Blanca Park
1950s Isla Blanca Park on South Padre Island.
Categories: Beach, History, Ocean, Photos
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El Padre Resort Hotel
The El Padre Resort Hotel of South Padre Island.
Categories: History, Photos
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