Lenore Osten (known by many as “Mike”), created www.crystalbeach.com in her 70’s and nurtured it for many, many years. She spent countless hours in front of the terminal making sure the site was entertaining and informative, answering every inquiry. This was her life.

On March 22, 2007, Mike passed away at the age of 82. She was a most amazing woman, with love in abundance during a 61 year marriage to her dear husband Earl (Bop) Osten. To her 7 children, 20 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren, she will be deeply missed. Countless lives were touched by her spirit.

As she would have wanted, www.crystalbeach.com will continue. She was so devoted to making it the favorite site for visitors to the beach. We will make every attempt to keep it that way.