90 THE COASTAL BEND MAGAZINE • Early Summer 2018 TheCoastalBend.com Popular Port A businesses opening in time for summer Trout Street Bar & Grill—After nearly eight months of remediation, replanning and rebuilding, this popular waterfront eatery is more beautiful than ever. New, high end condominium suites have been built into the new design, and are available for rent! 104 W. Cotter Ave., Port A Marina • (361) 749-7800 Port A Outfitters—The island’s favorite fishing outfitter is open again, much to the relief of fisher- men headed offshore, to the bays or to the surf and jetties. Professional and affordable gear, live bait. 126 W. Cotter Ave., Port A Marina • (361) 749-3474 Tarpon Inn—Built in 1886 of timber from Civil War barracks, the“grand lady”has survived some of the biggest storms to hit the Texas coast, and Harvey was no different. Hotel now open/restaurant soon. 200 E. Cotter Ave. • (361) 749-5555 Fly It!—This popular kite and flag shop lost its loca- tion on Avenue G, and its owner Ralph Pyle sold pri- vately and at events while planning his reopening, which has now happened! 600 Cut-Off Road #8 (361) 749-4190