The following is a personal opinion essay by longtime Issaquah resident Jim Woessner. It is offered here as food for thought but does not necessarily reflect the opinions of the Floating Homes Association or the Floating Times. My partner and I recently went to see a melodrama murder mystery entitled...
Local media has been abuzz lately with stories from the Southern Marin waterfront. Galilee Harbor. The March 27 San Francisco Chronicle carried a front–page story about rising berth rents at Galilee Harbor. The article describes Galilee’s unique status this way: “It is the only wholly owned and operated live–aboard cooperative harbor...
There will be an artists’ reception for the Floating Homes Art show at the Bay Model on Saturday March 25 from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. As this is a free community event the reception will be a potluck, so please bring a snack or beverage to share. Waterfront artists,...
Felecia Gaston, who founded Performing Stars of Marin and The Marin City Historical and Preservation Society, has brought out a new book about the history of Marin City, titled A Brand New Start . . . This is Home. In the following excerpt, Felecia recounts the story of the local flea...
The sea lion statue that was knocked off it pedestal in the January storms needs major repairs to resume its position as Sausalito’s international landmark, which it has now been for seven decades. The story of the emblematic sea lion is as intriguing as the statue itself. According to the...
Spaulding Marine Center will host a remembrance of local sailing hero Hank Easom from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 25. Filmmaker Oleg Harencar will share memories of the legendary Bay sailor before showing his film Hank Easom: Portrait of a Legend. Spaulding Marine Center is located at...
On January 30, Sausalito City Council members and Planning Commissioners voted unanimously to site new housing in Sausalito safely away from the heart of the Marinship District’s working waterfront. According to the Sausalito Working Waterfront Coalition (SWWC): The decision was reached during a marathon 6.5 hour joint Council and Planning...
This year’s spring City Wide Yard Sale takes place on Saturday, April 1 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. More than 80 seller booths are available at the MLK parking lot at 610 Coloma Street. The cost of a booth ranges from $15 to $30. Instructions on booking a seller...
Community organizations in Marin City will host a series of events throughout February in honor of Black History Month. On Thursday, February 16, at 6:00 p.m., Marin City Arts and Culture in the Gateway Shopping Center will host a panel discussion with former local members of the Black Panther Party....
The Tam Valley Players will present Sausalypso Houseboat Wars Murder Mystery, an original play inspired by true events, with performances on March 3, 4, 10, and 11. The show was written by local author John Byrne Barry and features appearances by Louis Shireman and Denise Kendall from the floating homes...