Ocean Tower OTI/SPI- Ka-BOOM ?? - Page 8

Coyote Sam · 11-25-2009,

There is quite a bit of attention to this "kersplosion" if you don't know about it, mainly private operators who intend to make some big bucks off the event - like it should be.

Many charter captains report full boats waiting, but the dates are not nailed down so they can't book real trips yet, bay or gulfside. Bummer.

Media like Channel 5 and the newspapers will be there.

Many privates such as SouthPadreLive will have several live cams and a video cam that costs about as much as your house, to sell the product or use it for advertising.

The blaster contractor even has "front row seats" to the event in a special area for local dignitaries.

Not sure if there are plans for viewing at South Flats or the Convention Center, which would be ideal - I haven't talked to Dan Quandt.

The town will be spending considerable funds on securing the area.

My list could go on and on, but Telegraph what exactly do you want the town to do that goes above and beyond that? I mean there is a notice on the town website.

What do you want, $200 city rebates if you book a room for the night of the event? The CVB to put about a $150,000 advertising tickler? I guess I don't understand what you want. Thanks for any clarification,

-Yote

trini · 11-25-2009,

Quote:

Originally Posted by SouthPadreLive

I hear a lot of mouths...where is the put your money parts.

I have live cams and enough bandwidth lined up to go live on 100 thousand streams.

I also have a helicopter and a fixed wing cam platform on stand by.

All covered out of my check book just to promote the area and my clients.

What's next? A live prostitution cam? Shark attack cam? Oil spill cam?

Telegraph · 11-25-2009,

What is needed is some creativity on the part of someone in charge who gets paid to promote the island.

Go back and look at posts 67, 69 which were in July, and then look at post 79 which was written in September. There is no evidence that any of these suggestions were followed up on.

Here we have what perhaps is an unprecedented event about to take place and yet there are those who say we should not take an opportunity to capitalize upon it? In case you didn't realize it, the island is really not doing too well from a business standpoint. Don't you think some Hollywood screenwriter could write something like this in a script?

I'm sorry but the status quo that we deal with here just isn't acceptable.

Coyote Sam · 11-25-2009,

Well Telegraph, perhaps you don't have the depth of knowledge and history to know that there was hardly any business between Columbus Day and early March, when most of the businesses were shuttered. It wasn't until the early 1980s when you could say there was any winter trade here on the island. If you can't run your business based on profits made between March and August, you probably have no reason owning a business down here.

I will be the first to admit, however, that Winter Texans love the restaurants that have special "early bird" deals. This has indeed helped a few establishments weather the slow winters a lot better, financially.

But one day, such as the tower implosion, wouldn't amount to a pimple on a mountain as compared to a steady "carry trade" such as what the Winter Texans have achieved. If you had about two dozen major implosions, with fireworks and laser shows every Friday night, I am sure that economic stimulus would be hefty, indeed!

Telegraph · 11-25-2009,

Too bad but you missed my point entirely. My experience with the island dates back 22 years and I understand the seasonality of the place quite well.

I don't understand the reference to winter Texans and "early bird" specials. It has nothing to do with what we are talking about here. Have you started to celebrate Thanksgiving a little early?

Thomas · 11-25-2009,

[quote=Telegraph Don't you think some Hollywood screenwriter could write something like this in a script? [/QUOTE]

Yeah, that's the ticket. Maybe a remake of this classic:

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0072308/

I will start calling my contacts in the entertainment industry IMMEDIATELY.

SteveF · 11-25-2009,

Hello?!?! ... No one's answered my question. What's the scoop on National Geographic showing up with a film crew? Was this just another joke? Where's the proof?... Why would ya just throw that out there?

Coyote Sam · 11-25-2009,

Quote:

Originally Posted by SteveF

Hello?!?! ... No one's answered my question. What's the scoop on National Geographic showing up with a film crew? Was this just another joke? Where's the proof?... Why would ya just throw that out there?

Did some bung-hole say that National Geographic was going to come down here for a story about a leaning tower implosion? Wow, such fertile (or perhaps should I say well fertilized) imaginations! Sorry, I missed that forum post. To answer your question, I have absolutely no clue, and tend to doubt it.
-Yote

JasonYetter · 12-07-2009,

It looks from this article that the OTI demolition is going to be anything but ordinary.
They point out that this is more an experiment, than business as usual.
Ah hah, this should be interesting. J

Faulty Tower’s Implosion Will Set New Height Record
http://enr.construction.com/building...molition-1.asp

SouthPadreLive · 12-09-2009,

Demolition date set for South Padre Island’s Ocean Tower

Controlled Demolition Inc. to bring down Ocean Tower on Dec. 13

CAMERON COUNTY, Texas — Dec. 9, 2009 — The demolition of Ocean Tower condominiums has been set for Sunday, Dec. 13. The demolition will occur as soon after 9 a.m. as preparations, security and weather conditions permit. Controlled Demolition Inc. (CDI) of Baltimore, Md., one of the nation’s premier demolition firms, has been contracted to demolish the tower through implosion with as little impact on the local community as possible.
“We appreciate everyone’s patience as we have worked with Cameron County and South Padre Island officials to determine a date that will allow us to have a safe demolition,” CDI President Mark Loizeaux said. “National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has been heavily involved in our decision-making process, providing information regarding the wind patterns and speeds. The entire demolition planning process has revolved around completing the implosion safely. Safety is our number one priority and will not be compromised.”
Because of South Padre Island’s weather conditions, Dec. 13 is a tentative date, and there is no guarantee the demolition will occur then. On Sunday morning, CDI and local safety organizations will evaluate the weather conditions and then determine whether the building can be safely brought down. If the weather requires the demolition to be rescheduled, it will be announced through the local media and on townspi.com.
To ensure people’s safety, CDI has asked regulatory agencies to establish an exclusion zone around the perimeter of Ocean Tower. Padre Boulevard will be closed north and south of the implosion area for an undetermined length of time before and after the event. In addition, the U.S. Coast Guard will patrol Laguna Madre and the Gulf of Mexico to ensure boaters remain a safe distance off shore and from the demolition site. Following the demolition, CDI and local safety agencies will evaluate the exclusion zone, and once the area has been deemed safe for the public, the streets and waterways will be opened.
Local residents with questions about the demolition process are encouraged to call Jeff Coyle at (210) 826-8899 or (210) 535-9015.

Wally Jones · 12-10-2009,

I am hopeful someone from the town can provide an answer to a question. On Sunday morning prior to and after the demolition, we need to know where the road will be blocked on Padre Blvd. Specifically will Padre Blvd be open northbound to Sunset?

We have out of town investors who will be here to review real estate and they have a very limited amount of time to look. We have tried asking other sources about this and we simply cannot get an answer.

Thanks

SouthPadreLive · 12-10-2009,

MEDIA ALERTMedia Contact: Jeff Coyle
(210) 826-8899 (office)
(210) 535-9015 (mobile)
jeffc@kgbtexas.com

Media briefing on Ocean Tower demolition
WHAT: Officials will provide a briefing and answer questions from reporters about the plans to demolish Ocean Tower on Sunday, Dec. 13. Briefing will include details about the demolition, traffic control, security, parking, media access and other information.

WHEN: Friday, Dec. 11, 2009 at 2 p.m.

WHO: Javier Garza, Interim Police Chief, Town of South Padre Island
Mark Loizeaux, President, Controlled Demolition, Inc.
Dan Quandt, Executive Director South Padre Island CVB

WHERE: South Padre Island Convention Centre back parking lot
7355 Padre Boulevard

###

BRAND.NEW.IDEAS.Jeff Coyle
Public Affairs Manager
KGBTexas Public Relations / Advertising
1919 Oakwell Farms Parkway, Ste 100
San Antonio, TX 78218
[phone] 210-826-8899 [fax] 210-826-8872
http://www.kgbtexas.com

Wally Jones · 12-10-2009,

Thank you very much.

SouthPadreLive · 12-14-2009,

Cradle to grave coverage from the first turn of dirt "Sand" to the implosion.

Link

SouthPadreLive · 12-14-2009,

The road is fine and the beach is great and we saw no collateral damage from the blast.

Here is a view of just the blast and a tour of debris pile

11-25-2009,	#106
Coyote Sam Member Super Poster 100+ Join Date: 2009 South Padre Island	Re: Ocean Tower OTI/SPI- Ka-BOOM ?? There is quite a bit of attention to this "kersplosion" if you don't know about it, mainly private operators who intend to make some big bucks off the event - like it should be. Many charter captains report full boats waiting, but the dates are not nailed down so they can't book real trips yet, bay or gulfside. Bummer. Media like Channel 5 and the newspapers will be there. Many privates such as SouthPadreLive will have several live cams and a video cam that costs about as much as your house, to sell the product or use it for advertising. The blaster contractor even has "front row seats" to the event in a special area for local dignitaries. Not sure if there are plans for viewing at South Flats or the Convention Center, which would be ideal - I haven't talked to Dan Quandt. The town will be spending considerable funds on securing the area. My list could go on and on, but Telegraph what exactly do you want the town to do that goes above and beyond that? I mean there is a notice on the town website. What do you want, $200 city rebates if you book a room for the night of the event? The CVB to put about a $150,000 advertising tickler? I guess I don't understand what you want. Thanks for any clarification, -Yote

11-25-2009,	#108
Telegraph Member Super Poster 100+ Join Date: 2009 South Padre Island	Re: Ocean Tower OTI/SPI- Ka-BOOM ?? What is needed is some creativity on the part of someone in charge who gets paid to promote the island. Go back and look at posts 67, 69 which were in July, and then look at post 79 which was written in September. There is no evidence that any of these suggestions were followed up on. Here we have what perhaps is an unprecedented event about to take place and yet there are those who say we should not take an opportunity to capitalize upon it? In case you didn't realize it, the island is really not doing too well from a business standpoint. Don't you think some Hollywood screenwriter could write something like this in a script? I'm sorry but the status quo that we deal with here just isn't acceptable.

11-25-2009,	#109
Coyote Sam Member Super Poster 100+ Join Date: 2009 South Padre Island	Re: Ocean Tower OTI/SPI- Ka-BOOM ?? Well Telegraph, perhaps you don't have the depth of knowledge and history to know that there was hardly any business between Columbus Day and early March, when most of the businesses were shuttered. It wasn't until the early 1980s when you could say there was any winter trade here on the island. If you can't run your business based on profits made between March and August, you probably have no reason owning a business down here. I will be the first to admit, however, that Winter Texans love the restaurants that have special "early bird" deals. This has indeed helped a few establishments weather the slow winters a lot better, financially. But one day, such as the tower implosion, wouldn't amount to a pimple on a mountain as compared to a steady "carry trade" such as what the Winter Texans have achieved. If you had about two dozen major implosions, with fireworks and laser shows every Friday night, I am sure that economic stimulus would be hefty, indeed!

11-25-2009,	#110
Telegraph Member Super Poster 100+ Join Date: 2009 South Padre Island	Re: Ocean Tower OTI/SPI- Ka-BOOM ?? Too bad but you missed my point entirely. My experience with the island dates back 22 years and I understand the seasonality of the place quite well. I don't understand the reference to winter Texans and "early bird" specials. It has nothing to do with what we are talking about here. Have you started to celebrate Thanksgiving a little early?

11-25-2009,	#111
Thomas Member Super Poster 100+ Join Date: 2007 San Francisco Bay Area	Re: Ocean Tower OTI/SPI- Ka-BOOM ?? [quote=Telegraph Don't you think some Hollywood screenwriter could write something like this in a script? [/QUOTE] Yeah, that's the ticket. Maybe a remake of this classic: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0072308/ I will start calling my contacts in the entertainment industry IMMEDIATELY.

11-25-2009,	#112
SteveF Member 2nd Post- Thanks! Join Date: 2009 Dallas / Fort Worth, Texas	Re: Ocean Tower OTI/SPI- Ka-BOOM ?? Hello?!?! ... No one's answered my question. What's the scoop on National Geographic showing up with a film crew? Was this just another joke? Where's the proof?... Why would ya just throw that out there?

12-07-2009,	#114
JasonYetter GOLD Member Super Poster 100+ Join Date: 2007 South Padre Island	Re: Ocean Tower OTI/SPI- Ka-BOOM ?? It looks from this article that the OTI demolition is going to be anything but ordinary. They point out that this is more an experiment, than business as usual. Ah hah, this should be interesting. J Faulty Tower’s Implosion Will Set New Height Record http://enr.construction.com/building...molition-1.asp

12-09-2009,	#115
SouthPadreLive SILVER Member Super Poster 100+ Join Date: 2007 South Padre Area	Re: Ocean Tower OTI/SPI- Ka-BOOM ?? Demolition date set for South Padre Island’s Ocean Tower Controlled Demolition Inc. to bring down Ocean Tower on Dec. 13 CAMERON COUNTY, Texas — Dec. 9, 2009 — The demolition of Ocean Tower condominiums has been set for Sunday, Dec. 13. The demolition will occur as soon after 9 a.m. as preparations, security and weather conditions permit. Controlled Demolition Inc. (CDI) of Baltimore, Md., one of the nation’s premier demolition firms, has been contracted to demolish the tower through implosion with as little impact on the local community as possible. “We appreciate everyone’s patience as we have worked with Cameron County and South Padre Island officials to determine a date that will allow us to have a safe demolition,” CDI President Mark Loizeaux said. “National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has been heavily involved in our decision-making process, providing information regarding the wind patterns and speeds. The entire demolition planning process has revolved around completing the implosion safely. Safety is our number one priority and will not be compromised.” Because of South Padre Island’s weather conditions, Dec. 13 is a tentative date, and there is no guarantee the demolition will occur then. On Sunday morning, CDI and local safety organizations will evaluate the weather conditions and then determine whether the building can be safely brought down. If the weather requires the demolition to be rescheduled, it will be announced through the local media and on townspi.com. To ensure people’s safety, CDI has asked regulatory agencies to establish an exclusion zone around the perimeter of Ocean Tower. Padre Boulevard will be closed north and south of the implosion area for an undetermined length of time before and after the event. In addition, the U.S. Coast Guard will patrol Laguna Madre and the Gulf of Mexico to ensure boaters remain a safe distance off shore and from the demolition site. Following the demolition, CDI and local safety agencies will evaluate the exclusion zone, and once the area has been deemed safe for the public, the streets and waterways will be opened. Local residents with questions about the demolition process are encouraged to call Jeff Coyle at (210) 826-8899 or (210) 535-9015. __________________ Real Live Cams on South Padre

12-10-2009,	#116
Wally Jones Member Active Poster: 25-49 Join Date: 2008 South Padre Island	Re: Ocean Tower OTI/SPI- Ka-BOOM ?? I am hopeful someone from the town can provide an answer to a question. On Sunday morning prior to and after the demolition, we need to know where the road will be blocked on Padre Blvd. Specifically will Padre Blvd be open northbound to Sunset? We have out of town investors who will be here to review real estate and they have a very limited amount of time to look. We have tried asking other sources about this and we simply cannot get an answer. Thanks

12-10-2009,	#117
SouthPadreLive SILVER Member Super Poster 100+ Join Date: 2007 South Padre Area	Re: Ocean Tower OTI/SPI- Ka-BOOM ?? MEDIA ALERTMedia Contact: Jeff Coyle (210) 826-8899 (office) (210) 535-9015 (mobile) jeffc@kgbtexas.com Media briefing on Ocean Tower demolition WHAT: Officials will provide a briefing and answer questions from reporters about the plans to demolish Ocean Tower on Sunday, Dec. 13. Briefing will include details about the demolition, traffic control, security, parking, media access and other information. WHEN: Friday, Dec. 11, 2009 at 2 p.m. WHO: Javier Garza, Interim Police Chief, Town of South Padre Island Mark Loizeaux, President, Controlled Demolition, Inc. Dan Quandt, Executive Director South Padre Island CVB WHERE: South Padre Island Convention Centre back parking lot 7355 Padre Boulevard ### BRAND.NEW.IDEAS.Jeff Coyle Public Affairs Manager KGBTexas Public Relations / Advertising 1919 Oakwell Farms Parkway, Ste 100 San Antonio, TX 78218 [phone] 210-826-8899 [fax] 210-826-8872 http://www.kgbtexas.com __________________ Real Live Cams on South Padre

12-10-2009,	#118
Wally Jones Member Active Poster: 25-49 Join Date: 2008 South Padre Island	Re: Ocean Tower OTI/SPI- Ka-BOOM ?? Thank you very much.

12-14-2009,	#119
SouthPadreLive SILVER Member Super Poster 100+ Join Date: 2007 South Padre Area	Re: Ocean Tower OTI/SPI- Ka-BOOM ?? Cradle to grave coverage from the first turn of dirt "Sand" to the implosion. Link

12-14-2009,	#120
SouthPadreLive SILVER Member Super Poster 100+ Join Date: 2007 South Padre Area	Re: Ocean Tower OTI/SPI- Ka-BOOM ?? The road is fine and the beach is great and we saw no collateral damage from the blast. Here is a view of just the blast and a tour of debris pile __________________ Real Live Cams on South Padre

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