b'C o m m u n i t ytion between The Islands of Rockport and other coastal communities located up and down the Texas Coast, including on the barrier islands. The game-changing distinction, however, is the planned luxury, boutique hotel and waterfront, destination restaurant that will be located at the grand, main entrance to The Islands of Rockport, and central to the private marina. Hotel packages that include private fishing charters, five-star dining, and first-class service will give guests a taste of the luxury, coastal lifestyle enjoyed by owners.The planned marina restaurant and bar will serve as a magnet to the public who seek a preview into the newest and most exciting community on the Texas Gulf Coastfor a memorable dining experience and great times with family and friends, if not a life-time. Anglers returning from their successful bay or offshore fishing venture will be able to deliver their bounty to the chef for the ultimate cook your catch service, to be enjoyed in one of the most beautiful settings in the Coastal Bend.The hotel and restaurant will serve as the centerpiece of phase two of The Islands of Rockport, where estate lot buyers will be provided the opportunity to design the custom, waterfront home of their dreams. An atmosphere of casual elegance comes with the Southern, coastal architecture and community infrastructure design of The Islands of Rockport.Covenants here, however, are beyond the aestheticthey are essential to meeting the highest standards of hurricane survivability available today. From high property elevations above the FEMA flood plain and stringent foundation and anchoring re-quirements, to impact-proof storm windows and doors, the capacity of these homes to survive a Cat-5 hurricane is far more than a luxury. Top: Wide, safe and protected canal system In addition to 85 canal-front, estate lots opening up in phase two, over 150 Villa, inte- provides for easy boating. Middle: Open, rior lots are coming available, where luxury homes will start in the $600s. With home- unobstructed access to the Intracoastal sites ranging from 4,000 to 15,000 square feet, The Islands of Rockport offers homeWaterway, Estes Flats and Redfish Bay. Left sizes ranging from 1,600 square feet to over 5,000. Phase two now has the capacity to& Right: A luxury home in The Islands of entertain those looking for a weekend escape, as well as full-time residents who planRockport is the ultimate setting to fully enjoy to live their dream on the water. the Coastal Bends saltwater lifestyle.42THE COASTAL BEND GUIDE TheCoastalBend.com'