The Manifesto Episode 13: Deep Dive into Galveston, TX with Kelly de Schaun

Earlier this year we launched a podcast network, adding the Manifesto hosted by Gideon the Free-quent Flyer to the Patreon Feed. In this episode Gideon sits down with Kelly de Schaun, Chief Executive Officer of the Galveston Park Board. Enjoy this special episode, and if you're interested in even more great podcast content, check us out on Patreon. -- [0:00] Intro Original Galveston post: https://freequentflyerbook.com/blog/2015/6/14/galveston-tx-is-a-weird-place-to-take-a-vacationGalveston Park Board: https://www.galvestonparkboard.org/Beach and Park Operations: https://www.galvestonparkboard.org/157/Beach-and-Park-OperationsGalveston Island Convention Center: https://www.galvestonislandconventioncenter.com/ [2:37] Beach nourishment and replenishment Galveston Island geographyBeach recreational opportunities and economicsRelationship with Army Corps of EngineersDredging of Galveston ChannelHurricanes! [8:07] VisitGalveston.com&nbsp; [9:07] Galveston’s history Indigenous populationPirates!Pelican Island Immigration Station (https://www.texascooppower.com/texas-stories/history/galvestons-immigration-station)African American history (https://www.galvestonhistorycenter.org/research/african-american-history)The 1900 Storm (https://www.1900storm.com/)Natural and economic historyBootlegging and bordellosCruise port [18:37] Tourism breakdown Summer is high seasonSecond homesExtended stays (work from home, remote schooling)Dune bashing and tailgatingPublic alcohol consumption (no glass!)Special eventsLone Star Rally: https://lonestarrally.com/Mardi Gras: https://www.galveston.com/calendarofevents/mardi-gras-2021/ [23:37] Status of AirBNB/VRBO Registration requirementsLocal contact (noise complaints)Compliance program [26:37] Seasons Make summer reservations earlyHaunted Mayfield Manor: <a href