Jun 9, 2026 | in the news, news/updates
A three-year effort to restore a historic landmark on Grand Isle is now coming to fruition after a local nonprofit purchased the nearly century-old Oleander Hotel last week. Restore Grand Isle, a nonprofit run by local residents, purchased the derelict hotel from the...
Sep 8, 2025 | in the news, news/updates
The Jefferson Parish Department of Community Development is pleased to open the application period for the 2025 Revitalizing Jefferson Together: Under One Roof Homeowner Rehabilitation Program. This program provides home repairs to qualified Jefferson Parish...
Jul 23, 2025 | in the news, Uncategorized
GRAND ISLE, La – This spring, Louisiana Life Magazine held a contest for Best Town in Louisiana. After months and thousands of votes, Grand Isle won Best Town out of the over 130 towns eligible for the contest. Readers overwhelmingly recognized Grand Isle’s coastal...
Jun 7, 2025 | in the news, news/updates
The fourth annual Island Strong Music Fest returns to Grand Isle from July 17–19, 2025, bringing three days of live music, local food, and community spirit to the Tarpon Rodeo Pavilion (4500 LA Highway 1). Created in the aftermath of Hurricane Ida, Island Strong Music...
Aug 23, 2024 | in the news
Check out this month’s Louisiana Spotlight episode – “After the Storms” by LPB with conversations from Mayor David Camardelle and Ronnie Sampey. The full show will also be posted online at...
Apr 17, 2024 | in the news, news/updates
The 27th Annual Grand Isle Migratory Bird Celebration takes place this Friday and Saturday, April 19-20, throughout the town of Grand Isle. “The Spring Migration of NeoTropical Songbirds has begun, and Grand Isle is the place to be,” said Jean Landry, Grand Isle...
