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The Frankes
The Franke's Generations building a legacy on South Padre Island It was 1956 when J.P. “Bud” Franke opened his real estate office. He was greeted by sand streets, high hopes and when crushed oyster shells was a luxury driveway. Life in the remote South Texas tourist and fishing village was simple and very hot in the summer, but he was happy and not surprisingly fishing often. With an enthusiastic imagination and foresight, Bud was sure that South Padre Island would be another Miami Beach and that his decision to move from Chicago was the right one. After years of hard work, everything seemed to be coming together, but he realized that it would take a little longer than he thought. The first bridge to the island, the Queen Isabella Causeway, was constructed, so you could now drive to the island. However, when you arrived on the island, it was a different scene. Roads were scarce and burdened with deep sand. It was well worth it when you arrived on the beautiful white sand beach and sparkling water that lured you in on a hot summer day. All has changed, but all is still the same. Franke Realty, the oldest Realty Company on South Padre Island, was founded in 1956. The company handles sales, rentals, and development and has steadily grown over the years. Dennis and his twin brother Richard, worked for their father and eventually took over the company in the early ’70s when he retired. South Padre Island is a destination resort with tourism as its only industry and has benefited by the fact that there is no heavy industry in the area, making it a pristine area with no pollution. This has caused slower area growth but great rewards for the tourism industry. Although the island is 120 miles long, making it one of the longest barrier islands in the country, only six miles have been developed at the south end and a small portion at the north end. Eighty miles of the island is a National Sea Shore Park, and other large parcels are owned by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife. Therefore, the majority of the island will always be left in its natural state which is a huge asset for the future. On the south end of the island, which is the premium end, is where the Franke’s have made their mark. Over the years, they have built condominiums, houses, townhouses, offices, retail shops, shopping centers, rental and management companies, and all things related to real estate. What they haven’t built, they brokered.
The company has earned a prestigious reputation for doing things right the first time and not accepting less. Back in 1982, they bought an exceptional piece of property located at the north end of the town for a development that soon became named “The Shores.” When they purchased the land, it was just a 247acre sand flat. After years of planning, designing, engineering, permitting, re-permitting, dredging, bulk-heading, and doing it all over again, that 247-acre sand flat has become a master planned community known as The Shores. It is a very upscale development influencing South Padre Island in a very positive way. With a unique Shores design code guiding the construction in a traditional seaside manner, the development takes on a look and feel all of its own; blending low-rise and high-rise construction in a way that makes it all belong and share the same traditional architecture which is something very special and seldom achieved. The Shores holds true to what the Frankes hold dear – build things that belong where you build them. Set the standards high so they will stand the test of time. Architectural style defines who you are and what will endure. Standards must be held, or you will end up with nothing. Maintenance is required with all things in life and last. You cannot please everyone, so pick a direction and stay true to it. The Shores is a part of South Padre Island, a part never planned, a town within a town with its own standards, specifications, and requirements. A special place revolving around a future downtown with shops and cafes, single family homes on the beach and bay, multi-family houses, marina, Islands of luxury dwellings, boutique hotel, condominiums, stables, and the best of everything South Padre Island has to offer. Franke Realty and Rentals stand ready to assist you in achieving the special things in your life, so please stop by and see if our vision is your vision
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