tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-110842972012-01-25T19:50:21.313-08:00Perspectives from the Alabama/Florida Gulf Coast. Gulf Shores, Orange Beach, Fort Morgan and Perdido Key.Sarah Kuzmahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07229695220578402821noreply@blogger.comBlogger1761100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11084297.post-64981752366380308092012-01-25T15:11:00.000-08:002012-01-25T15:11:15.206-08:00

Cedric Burnside, the grandson of the legendary blues man R.L. Burnside, will once again grace our island with his own brand of the blues. At the tender age of 13 Cedric started touring around the world with his grandfather playing drums in his North Mississippi All Stars band. During this trip Cedric will be joined by his younger brother Cody Burnside and Trento Ayers. They have collaborated to

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A few miles north of the beach, in the historic city of Foley, discover unique opportunities to EAT at over 70 restaurants, PLAY discounted golf, and SHOP to your heart’s content at antique, consignment & retail shops plus 120 stores at Tanger Outlet Center. EAT – You are probably thinking there is a typo about 70 restaurants in Foley. Although it seems unlikely, it is true! In fact if you stop

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Would you believe me if I told you our beautiful Alabama and Florida Gulf Coast beaches are crowded this time of year? You would be smart not to believe there are human crowds and the crowds of birds remove themselves quite naturally as you stroll by them seeking treasures from the deep. Yes, our treasured shells are quite lovely and arrive daily with the tide. If you seek serenity and the joy

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Women's Soccer is coming to our coast in a big way in the next two years when the National Championship games are played at the Orange Beach Sportsplex. The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletic (NAIA) recently announced the awarding of this event to Orange Beach, AL for the dates of Nov. 26-Dec. 1, 2012 and Dec. 2-7, 2013. These championship games are co-hosted by the Gulf Shores &

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Isn't it fabulous that you can play golf year-round in Gulf Shores? To celebrate our warm sunshine and warmer Southern hospitality Meyer Vacation Rentals will once again host a Winter Guest Golf Tournament. We have chosen the Peninsula, 5 miles west of Hwy. 59, on Fort Morgan Road as our venue for this signature golf event on February 9, 2012 and we will begin the golf tournament with an 11 a.m

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Lots of my friends are volunteers in the Share the Beach sea turtle conservation program. They get up early in the morning and patrol the beach looking for and marking sea turtle nests during the nesting season of May through October. I haven't yet found a way to fit this into my schedule but I admire the hundreds of volunteers from Orange Beach to Dauphin Island who do so. Now there is a way

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Are you ready for the holiday season? It's ready for you in Gulf Shores and Orange Beach. This weekend (Dec. 10 & 11) several holiday festivities are planned island-wide.The Orange Beach Christmas Show will be held from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. on Saturday (Dec. 10) and Sunday (Dec. 11) at The Wharf Expo Center. Adult admission is $4, kids and parking is free. Santa Claus will be visiting along with live

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Once again our beach-going visitors captured their own unique views of their favorite coast and submitted amazing photos of the Gulf Shores area in our recent Facebook photo contest.The winning shot was unanimously selected and I believe you will agree that the image of these precious children, heading down the boardwalk at a rental house in Orange Beach to meet more of the family at the beach,

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Eat, eat, eat. Shop, shop, shop. I love both activities and especially at Thanksgiving time. Here are a couple of tips from my "local" perspective for your holiday weekend at the beach. EAT - One of my favorite restaurants, The Hangout, will be serving a Thanksgiving feast family-style at your table, which personally I like better than a buffet. Besides roasted turkey (with gravy of course) you

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I love pimento cheese. This is a little known fact about me but it takes me back to my childhood. One of our newest food stores, The Meat Mart, located in Orange Beach at 4528B Easy St. at the entrance to the Orange Beach Golf Center, offers delicious pimento cheese plus quality beef, chicken, sausages, crab cakes and homemade salads.To me one of best experiences at the beach is preparing one or

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I love oysters. I grew up eating them and never tire of this delicacy from the Gulf. On November 5th oysters will be the reason for the party at The Hangout during the 4th annual Oyster Cook-off.Have you ever sat at an oyster bar and watched the skilled oyster shuckers? That's something I like to do and I'm always amazed to watch them crack open the shells and remove the succulent treats inside.

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Want to know where to go for world-class shrimp dishes while visiting the Gulf Shores and Orange Beach area? No worries. We can answer that question with authority since each September leading up to the National Shrimp Festival a contest is held in which local restaurants compete for the bragging rites for preparing the best shrimp dish. The honor holds true for an entire year until the contest

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Forty years ago as the summer season reached an end a small group of Gulf Shores area locals decided they needed a big fall party to celebrate a great year and the Shrimp Festival was born. Well, this festival is certainly not just for locals anymore. As it's grown over the years and now become the National Shrimp Festival, one of the biggest events in the south, as many as 300,000 attendees come

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There will be 300 cowboys and cowgirls on the coast this week, so let me explain how that happens. Basically our area is rural in nature with a world-class resort at the southernmost border. I've lived in this area my entire life and I love the diversity of landscape from the abundant farmland, small towns, incredible waterways that include lakes, rivers and bays and of course, the spectacular

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It's Relay for Life season and one of my favorite events is Family Fun Day, which is actually happening Sunday (April 3) from noon to 5 p.m. at Waterville USA on Hwy. 59 South in Gulf Shores. This is the one afternoon that Waterville USA partners with Century 21 Meyer Real Estate and Meyer Real Estate Vacation Rentals to host an American Cancer Society Relay for Life fundraiser and donate 100% of

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Retreating to the beach for a week has been a tradition for generations of families and Meyer Real Estate Vacation Rentals enjoys hosting our visitors. We love to watch your faces light up when you talk about the precious memories created during your week-long visit. It is thrilling to read your positive comments about how much you needed to getaway to the beach. In fact, it seems like it takes a

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Shh....want to know a secret? On Monday Meyer Vacation Rentals launches our exclusive, limited-time sale for you to receive 2 free nights when reserving a week's vacation for spring and summer at condos and houses in Gulf Shores, Fort Morgan, Orange Beach and Perdido Key. Here's the kicker - the sale will only last 5 days (Mon Feb. 28 until 5 pm on Fri Mar 4).Our beaches are beautiful and our

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Your choice to spend the holidays on the island will no doubt be rewarding and memorable. Once the turkey or ham or whatever feast is consumed and the presents are opened, what do you do with the rest of Christmas Day? Well, the traditional dinner and movie is always a sure bet for a great time with family and friends. Finding a movie you will enjoy should not be hard since several are opening on

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If you've been watching the press releases and reading our email and other social media communications today you know that the next Hangout Beach Music Festival will be May 20-22, 2011. Even though the entertainment lineup has not yet been announced NOW is the time to secure your accommodations for the prime spots on the beach near the festival.My recommendations are to rent a Lighthouse, San

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Don't drive! My best advice for your best experience at the Bon Jovi (Oct. 15) and Brad Paisley (Oct. 17) concerts in Gulf Shores this weekend is to utilize the FREE Shuttles from various island locations. I'm not certain how often the shuttle runs but they start at 12:30 p.m. the day of the show and end at 12 a.m. The yellow line shuttles from Brunos and Winn Dixie in Gulf Shores can accommodate

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Traveling to our coast for fun in the sun can present some traffic challenges during peak times such as summer season, Shrimp Festival, and concert weekends. So how do you avoid long delays when your assigned check-in location for your Meyer Real Estate vacation rental is the Meyer office at 1585 Gulf Shores Parkway? Here's our insider tip: Take the FOLEY BEACH EXPRESS! Now you may be saying to

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Unprecedented back to back entertainment weekends are happening soon and you can optimise your fun. Arts and crafts, food and musical entertainment at The National Shrimp Festival begins October 7th at the public beach at The Hangout and ends October 10. Just a few days later on October 15th Bon Jovi, yes the real rock band, will perform at the same Hangout beach. For added fun Thunder on the

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I may be overstepping my bounds as a native of the Alabama Gulf Coast by telling all of you where the locals gather for wine and good times, but here goes. Most Tuesdays you'll find coastal locals at Sunset Cork Room enjoying $2 wine night, the delicious special of the week by talented Chef Rudy, the amazing sounds of Lisa Christian and each others company.Located just a couple of blocks east of

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Living on the coast I have the awesome privilege of seafood 7 days a week if I want it and by the way I do love seafood. However, some days I just yearn for comfort food, that dish so reminiscent of my youth. And I can find that on the island as well.Wednesdays in particular I can always go to DeSotos Seafood Kitchen restaurant in Gulf Shores for their delicious daily special of chicken and

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The 6th annual LuLupalooza celebration kicks off a grand summer season on Memorial Day weekend. Bring your lawn chair and sit back to enjoy the FREE concert beginning at 4 p.m. on Sunday, May 30, at LuLu's at Homeport Marina. This amazing location on the Intracoastal Waterway in Gulf Shores under the Highway 59 bridge provides a family-oriented good time for all.Grayson Capps is the first

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Plan for unprecedented adventure at the 26th annual Interstate Mullet Toss and Gulf Coast's Greatest Beach Party this weekend (April 23-25) at Florabama.Unless you've been one of the thousands who annually flock to the coast for the Mullet Toss you may be wondering why we fling fish across the Alabama/Florida state line? It's actually a fundraiser to benefit various local charities but I'll bet

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Meyer Real Estate's signature fundraiser for the American Cancer Society - Jazzin' Under the Oaks - is a fun evening of music, food, adult beverages and shopping, all for a worthy cause. On Wednesday, April 21, from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m for $20 per person you can join us in the courtyard at the Gulf Shores office (1585 Gulf Shores Parkway) and enjoy a fun, relaxing evening. The jazz entertainer,

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Next Sunday (April 11) Tim McGraw along with Lady Antebellum will hit the stage in Orange Beach at The Amphitheater at The Wharf. I must admit that I was more focused on Tim McGraw's performance as a great concert for the area until recently when I began to notice Lady Antebellum on all the talk shows. This popular group has been on top of the Billboard Top 200 charts week after week lately. They

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Can you believe it...we are just a few weeks away from a history-making major music festival in Gulf Shores - the Hangout Beach, Music and Art Festival (May 14-16). I bought my weekend pass weeks ago and I can't wait.The accommodations deals are getting sweeter at Meyer Real Estate. Rent now and get a FREE night. Rent 3 nights and pay for 2 in a condo or rent 4 nights and pay for 3 in a beach

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Last September a coworker who is also a pianist in her spare time told me about an amazing band from Fairhope named Roman Street. Their story was interesting and I took her word that these classically trained guitarists had a great sound. Then when she let me know that they are scheduled as one of the 60 bands playing at the Hangout Beach, Music and Art Festival the weekend of May 14-16, I made a

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It's Relay for Life season and one of my favorite events is happening soon at Family Fun Day on Sunday, March 28 from noon to 5 p.m. at Waterville USA on Hwy. 59 South in Gulf Shores. This is the one afternoon that Waterville USA partners with Meyer Real Estate to host an American Cancer Society Relay for Life fundraiser and donate 100% of the proceeds. You are not going to believe this but the

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The weather predictions are excellent - warm and sunny - for this weekend and I think it will be a perfect time to get out and enjoy the Orange Beach Festival of Art. One of the reasons I enjoy this cool festival is the location directly on the Intracoastal Waterway at the Waterfront Park in Orange Beach (26389 Canal Rd. - Hwy. 180). I like the atmosphere of the park and always enjoy walking out

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In my humble opinion the best banana pudding on the Alabama Gulf Coast is served at Wintzell's Oyster House , which is famous not for their banana pudding but for their seafood, more specifically for their "oysters - fried, stewed or nude." Wintzell's Oyster House was established in Mobile (AL) in 1938 by Oliver Wintzell and only recently opened their Orange Beach location, which is restaurant

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Check out the latest lineup of bands for the Hangout Beach, Music & Art Festival to see how many of your favorites are playing at the beach in Gulf Shores May 14-16. Some of the headliners include Zac Brown Band, John Legend, Gov't Mule, Alison Krauss and Union Station, The Black Crowes, OK GO, Blind Boys of Alabama, Matisyahu, Ben Harper & Relentless 7, The Flaming Lips, Trey Anastasio and

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The countdown is on for good times at The Hangout Beach, Music & Arts Festival May 14-16 in Gulf Shores. Last Friday the long-awaited headliners announcement was made and the roster of musical artists includes Zac Brown Band, John Legend, Alison Krauss and Union station, The Black Crowes, Blind Boys of Alabama and many more. Additional music lineup announcements are expected soon with additional

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Each year Meyer Real Estate begins the vacation rental season by creating and hosting fun events for winter guests in January and February. The kickoff event this year is a trip to Wind Creek Casino tomorrow (Jan. 8). Early in the morning two Meyer Real Estate passenger busses will head to Atmore loaded with our winter guests for a day of fun.Our guests were quick to register for all four Wind

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I have been excited for weeks to share the news with you today of the headliners for The Hangout Music Festival in Gulf Shores but the announcements were not made today as scheduled and are being delayed at least a week due to holiday closings of most music booking agencies. The festival is definitely happening at the beach in Gulf Shores where Hwy. 59 ends at The Hangout. The four music stages

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The beach plus a night on the town is the best of both worlds when you spend New Year's Eve on Alabama and Florida's Gulf Coast.Some of my favorite places are rockin' and rollin' with fun for New Year's Eve - just take a look at your choices:The Hangout New Year's Eve Party in Gulf Shores from 9 p.m. until...featuring entertainment by The Adam Holt Band and a Grand Appetizer Buffet starting at 9

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Last July Melanie Plum from Amory, MS and her family choose the Fort Morgan area for vacation. Also visiting the coast was their family friend Blake McCollum, an art student at Mississippi State, who took a photo of Melanie's daughters as they danced in the surf. That captured moment became the winning photo in Meyer Real Estate's "Focus on the Coast" photo contest, earning Melanie and her family

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Our Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo in Gulf Shores, which was featured on Animal Planet's "Little Zoo That Could" series, is truly a treasure for residents and visitors. During the holiday season donors are invited to provide special treats for the 270+ animals. A Christmas tree containing ornaments displaying animal photos and their wish list is displayed in the zoo gift shop or you can refer to the

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It's time to VOTE for the winner of Meyer Real Estate's "Focus on the Coast" Photo Contest. Over 900 photos were submitted and during a difficult process a group of 20 photos were selected as choices for your vote.Click here to vote by ranking each photo 1 through 5 (5 being highest). The top ranked photo will win. The winner of the "Focus on the Coast" photo contest will receive a 3-night spring

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Break from the typical tradition this Thanksgiving and spend your holiday with family and friends on the Alabama or Florida Gulf Coast and create a new tradition.In addition to the total and complete relaxation of a quiet stroll on the beach collecting shells or collecting your thoughts, there are other ways to entertain yourself. Check out The Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo, the Ferris wheel at The

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Gourmet cuisine in a beautiful setting without the usual gourmet prices is a rare discovery. Famous local Chef Greg Buschmohle is once again delighting the palates of diners at Magnolia Court Cafe, a newly opened fine dining restaurant in downtown Foley. Magnolia Court Cafe is truly a unique experience combining the culinary talents of Chef Buschmohle with the beauty of this new restaurant that

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Once when I was on vacation in Nashville the Blue Angels were performing there and actually staying at the same hotel where my family stayed. I was thrilled to see these talented airmen in the elevator. I am very spoiled to have the privilege of seeing them practice over the Gulf waters in Gulf Shores often, or watching their free practice sessions at their Pensacola home base which happens

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Our area is so blessed to have 300 holes of championship golf within a short drive from the beach. We are excited to report that one of those excellent courses, Kiva Dunes Golf Club in Gulf Shores, has once again achieved a very special designation. Kiva Dunes is listed on the 2009 Golf Digest's "75 Best Golf Resorts in North America."The Golf Digest list begins with famous Pebble Beach Resort

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Only a couple of weeks remain for you to enter your photos of the Alabama and Florida Gulf Coast in Meyer Real Estate's "Focus on the Coast" Photo Contest. Enter up to five favorite photos until noon on November 16th.As you review your visit to the coast for possible photo contest entries think not only about the sugar-white sands and beautiful gulf waters but also think beyond the beach. Did you

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Hundreds of talented songwriters will converge on the Gulf Coast for a 10-day celebration of their musical prowess next month. Their songs are made famous by the musical artists who record them but you've probably never stopped to consider the ability of successful songwriters to perform their own creations. The 25th annual Frank Brown International Songwriters Festival runs from November 12

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Haunted houses, costume contests, spooky trails, ghosts, ghouls and more make the Alabama/Florida Gulf Coast a great destination for Halloween fun for the whole family.The Wharf (4550 Main St.; Orange Beach) - Scream for the Arts Haunted House and Halloween celebrations are open to the public from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday through Sunday for all ages and a special hair-raising experience from 8 to 10

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Make your next trip to the coast a learning experience. The newly opened Hot Shop at the Orange Beach Art Center offers the opportunity to make your own glass ornament ($20) or paperweight ($35) every Saturday from 10 am - 1 pm. Or if you wish to learn more there are beginner and intermediate glass classes available to begin your career as a glass artist or jump start your hobby. For an added

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Stop and smell the magnolias! Take the time to enhance your appreciation of the Alabama coast when you take the Alabama Coastal Connection, recently named a National Scenic Byway, which is essentially on big loop off Interstate 10. Whether traveling east or west on I-10 when you choose this scenic detour your life will no doubt be enriched.Among the historic landmarks along the route you'll find

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Your special memories of a 2009 visit to the Alabama/Florida coast captured in photographs can potentially be your ticket to win a return trip next spring. Simply enter Meyer Real Estate's "Focus on the Coast" photo contest and you'll be in the running for a 3-night spring vacation in a 2-bedroom gulf-front condo (valid dates 3/1/10-5/10/10; subject to availability, excluding holidays).Show the

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Come for the art and stay for the food and fun when you attend the 38th Annual National Shrimp Festival Oct. 8 - 11 at the Public Beach in Gulf Shores. Each year hundreds of artists from around the world compete for a coveted space in the juried art section of this popular event. You are really the winner since you can view their creations in the relaxed atmosphere of the beach setting. In

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Did you wake up in a panic this morning realizing that Monday is your Labor Day holiday and you haven't made reservations for a beach escape yet? If this is the case fortunately it is not too late to find a great coastal condo or beach house on the Gulf Coast at a great price. In fact Meyer Real Estate is offering a 50% discount for Labor Day weekend with a four-night minimum rental. Even if you

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BayFest 2009 kicks off a weekend of great music and great fun on nine music stages in downtown Mobile, Alabama on October 2-4 with a cost of only $35 for a weekend pass.Love rock? BayFest 2009 has just what you want with musical groups Halestorm, 3 Doors Down, Chevelle, Cavo, Pop Evil and Top of the Orange.Pop artist Jessie James has just been added to the impressive lineup that includes Ne-Yo,

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It is so much fun to live on the Alabama Gulf Coast and experience some of the great musical talent that has now discovered our shores. Since I love rhythm & blues I'm thrilled to learn that Lisa Marshall will perform here on Saturday (August 22, 2009). The venue is Mosaic Tapas Restaurant which is new to The Wharf in Orange Beach. I discovered tapas in Chicago and loved the concept of "small

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The BEACH plus BARGAINS are the perfect combination. If hunting for bargains gets your adrenalin pumping like it does me you'll want to plan a trip to Tanger Outlet Center in Foley (near Gulf Shores) for Labor Day weekend. The Tanger Outlet Labor Day Sidewalk Sale (Sept. 4-7) is the ideal jump start to your holiday shopping. With over 120 outlet stores you are sure to find gifts for everyone on

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Shane Tucker will take the stage tomorrow night, August 8, to honor the King in a popular "Elvis Remembered" tribute show. The venue is the Erie Meyer Civic Center in Gulf Shores and showtime is 7:30 p.m. The event will be general seating only and doors open at 7 p.m. Carmyn Tucker is also scheduled to perform at the show and she has an amazingly good voice. The entire evening is very

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Shop til you drop takes on a whole new meaning when you come to the coast this weekend for a little beach time and a lot of shopping. WHY? Because this is the NO SALES TAX weekend that families look forward to as they prepare their children for the return to school. That's right SALES TAX will NOT be charged on purchases of school supplies, computers and clothing all weekend in the Gulf Shores,

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I'm so fortunate to live near a restaurant icon, the Captain's Galley in Bon Secour. Locals frequent this unique dining spot and I'm happy to share the secret with you too. Located on the picturesque Bon Secour River this restaurant has an excellent reputation among locals and visitors alike for great pizza, burgers and seafood. Now the Captain's Galley has even more potential for greatness and

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Once again the sounds of world-class musicians will fill the air along the coast at Gulf Shores/Orange Beach when Bob Dylan, John Mellencamp and Willie Nelson appear at The Amphitheater at The Wharf on Friday, July 31. The gates will open at 5 p.m. and this exciting show begins at 6 p.m. Just one of these musical icons alone would be worth the trip to the coast to see and the combination of all

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I love steamed seafood, especially shrimp and royal reds (which taste like lobster without the price). By the way if you’ve never had royal reds you haven’t lived – put that on your bucket list. And some of the best steamed seafood in Gulf Shores is served at Gulf Shores Steamer and Grill, open since 1989. Just ask any local for a recommendation and you’ll consistently hear “The Steamer” as it’s

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Approaching the island of Gulf Shores on Gulf Shores Parkway (Hwy. 59) the large pirate ship with a sailor dangling precariously from the crow’s nest is hard to miss. As you get closer you realize the sailor is a dummy and the ship sits squarely in the middle of a very cool mini-golf course appropriately named Pirate’s Island Adventure Golf.I’ve played at this attraction many times over the years

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Friday, July 17th (rescheduled from a previous date) on NBC's Today Show Lucy Buffett will make her second appearance. If you've ever been to Gulf Shores you will know the name and know that she owns the very popular restaurant LuLu's at Homeport Marina. And you probably know she is the sister of the singer Jimmy Buffett who is rumored to drop by LuLu's unannounced on occasion. What you may not

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WOW, it is really rare that one of our most popular beach houses becomes available for rent during a prime season. Windswept beach house at 2033 West Beach Blvd. in Gulf Shores recently became available because guests unfortunately had to cancel their trip and you can take advantage of the opportunity.Windswept is a fabulous six-bedroom, six and one-half bath house with a unique design making it

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For generations sea turtles have been nesting on the same beaches where they were born. The beaches of Fort Morgan, Gulf Shores and Orange Beach all potentially have nests where turtle eggs are present for two months until they hatch. The most common sea turtle on these beaches are loggerheads, which are a threatened species, and occasionally there are also Kemp’s Ridley turtles, which are an

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I love fireworks and music so I'm happy to announce that the Gulf Shores and Orange Beach area will be going boom boom boom with both during the upcoming Independence Day holiday. (Can you believe July 4th is so soon?) Here's a brief overview of the holiday fun on the island.On July 3 on the beaches in Orange Beach fireworks will be visible from your beachfront condo balcony. A beachside barbeque

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During the summer traffic increases on Saturday afternoon as you reach your beach resort destination, in particular on Gulf Shores Parkway (Hwy. 59) from Foley south. I'm excited to see our visitors arrive to check-in at Meyer Real Estate but I also see their frustration with Saturday traffic. To ease your anxiety and speed up the process I'd like to offer a travel tip from a local perspective.

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There so many exciting events happening on our coast this upcoming Father's Day weekend. It's impossible to go to everything but thrilling to have so much variety.One of my favorite activities is the Gulf Coast Hot Air Balloon Festival in Foley (June 19-21) not only because of the amazing balloons but the music as well. I usually plan to arrive around 4 p.m. to shop for arts and crafts. My

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We are excited to tell you that this year's Gulf Coast Hot Air Balloon Festival will once again feature quality family entertainment - it just gets better every year. You will love this FREE festival so near Gulf Shores, located in Foley on Hwy. 98 West, starting June 19 and running through Father's Day weekend.Here are my insider tips as a festival committee member:1. Ride the FREE shuttle

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Jazz at the beach - it doesn't get any better than this. I recently found out that a seven-piece jazz swing band from New Orleans will perform at Tipsea's Steam Shack, which is a fairly new venue in Orange Beach. Since a large crowd is expected to hear the New Orleans Jazz Vipers on Sunday, June 7th beginning at 3:00 p.m., the performance will be held in a large tent onsite. Johnny Barbato & the

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Just a few more days until two major musical legends grace the stage at The Amphitheater at The Wharf in Orange Beach (near Gulf Shores, Alabama). Friday, June 5th, is the day I finally get to use my ticket to hear these amazing artists in my own backyard so to speak.I just read online at Billboard.com that the two groups have teamed up to create a special set of songs for download with proceeds

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Head to the Gulf Shores area for Father's Day weekend for a family-oriented treat at the 5th Annual Gulf Coast Hot Air Balloon Festival (June 19-21) on Hwy. 98 in Foley. Forty hot air balloon pilots from around the southeast will fly high at dawn and dusk each day (weather permitting)to the delight of onlookers. The pilots will also provide a spectacular evening glow and limited tethered hot air

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Over 500 joyful attendees celebrated the first "Hangout Reunion" in August 2007 and now excitement is building for this year's event on Sunday May 31st from 5 to 10 p.m. One of the Gulf Coast area's most popular bands, the Tip Tops, will grace the stage for an evening of FREE fun (no cover charge) at the 3rd Annual Hangout Reunion. The party is easy to find, just drive to the public beach in Gulf

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Oh my goodness - Three Dog Night is coming to Orange Beach this weekend. Be at The Amphitheater at The Wharf in Orange Beach for the kick off summer concert on Sunday (May 24th) at 8 p.m. The price is amazing at ONLY $10 and FREE for children under 13.Remember "Joy to the World", "Mamma Told Me Not to Come" and "Old Fashioned Love Song?" I do and I can't wait to hear these classics again. Plus

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Think it's too late to pick a beach house for your summer vacation? Well it's not too late at all. Consider a quaint four-bedroom, three-bath gulf-front cottage named "Out Front" which is located on the Fort Morgan peninsula near Gulf Shores, Alabama.This spacious 1609 square-foot house features a large screened porch, barbeque grill, picnic table and porch swing for relaxation day or evening.

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Two Extreme Volleyball Professionals (EVP) events are scheduled for this weekend (May 16 & 17) at the Gulf Shores Public Beach. Veteran tour players Mark Paaluhi, Carrie Wright, Kelly Hickam and Mike Dauernheim will compete on Saturday. Won't that be a treat to watch? Then Sunday at 10:00 a.m. the EVP Amateur and Coed Tour begins for athletes ages 12 and up in both female and male

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For many reasons I love my job at Meyer Real Estate. One of those reasons is the privilege of awarding FREE vacations to winners of various promotions. Recently we completed Meyer's "B Our BFF" campaign to increase friends, fans and followers on our social network sites (Twitter, MySpace, Flickr, BLOG and Facebook). Believe it or not it's sometimes difficult to give away a vacation but it is

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Steely Dan will bring their 2009 U.S. Tour to The Amphitheater at The Wharf in Orange Beach, Alabama (adjacent to Gulf Shores) on Friday, June 19th. Tickets went on sale last Saturday so hurry for your chance to see this popular band.In the 70's Steely Dan sold over 30 million albums and since reuniting in the early 90's their concerts have been a big hit with all ages. The band, featuring Walter

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ONLY A COUPLE OF DAYS LEFT FOR A CHANCE TO WIN A BEACH VACATION.You still have time to join Meyer Real Estate's social network by becoming a friend, fan or follower for a chance to win a FREE fall vacation in the "B Our BFF" promotion. Staci Moseley of Odenville, AL became a Meyer follower on Twitter recently which qualified her for the contest. She won a gift certificate for three-nights in a

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A rare opportunity exists to reserve a spacious gulf-front beach house in Orange Beach for a week this summer. This extraordinary four-bedroom, four-bath home that sleeps 12 is ready to reserve your week online or by phone NOW.Halekai II is an upscale beach property with two large decks overlooking the blue waters and white sands of the Gulf of Mexico. Both decks can be accessed by all the

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Heading out to sea ready to catch the big one(s) is pure heaven for thousands of visitors to Alabama's Gulf Coast. To sweeten the pot a big fishing tournament with big prizes for big fish is ongoing in Orange Beach. The Red Snapper World Championship Presents the Saltwater Series began March 15 and ends August 15. Red Snapper is the STAR and nine more fish are waiting to be caught in this

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Just a few more days are left to qualify for Meyer Real Estate's "B our BFF" social networking vacation giveaway. All you need to do is become a friend, fan or following during April to have a chance to win a free fall vacation.BLOG - visit Meyer Muse and click "Follow" Facebook - visit Facebook and click "Become a Fan"Twitter - visit Twitter and click "Follow"MySpace - visit MySpace and click "

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One of the special experiences on our Alabama Gulf Coast is to go "green" when you take advantage of special "green" savings offers at Tanger Outlet in Foley (just north of the beaches in Gulf Shores). In celebration of Earth Day (April 22) you can register to win a Noble LC electric car now through May 17th either online or by visiting Tanger Outlet in Foley. PLUS you can receive a FREE Tanger

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Fish flinging fun is only a week away at the 25th Annual Interstate Mullet Toss & Gulf Coast's Greatest Beach Party at Flora Bama April 24 - 26. Your $15 entry fee to participate in the Mullet Toss actually benefits local youth charities. You receive an Interstate Mullet Toss T-shirt along with the unique opportunity to toss a mullet across the Alabama/Florida state line. The Children's toss

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Over 30,000 fishermen and $200,000 in cash and prizes makes the Red Snapper World Championship Presents the Saltwater Series fishing tournament a unique celebration of Alabama’s recreational saltwater fishing. Between now and August 15, 2009 Orange Beach, Alabama is the headquarters for this event which awards prizes for catching King Mackerel, Cobia, Tuna, Grouper, Amberjack, Triggerfish,

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Love the laid-back Jimmy Buffett style of music? Then you will want to make your way to LuLu's at Homeport Marina on Sunday (April 5) at 1 p.m. to hear Greg Brown perform his soulful sounds on his acoustic guitar. Check out LuLu's calendar of events for entertainment to suit your mood and musical taste. Bring the kids along to play in the giant sand dune while you watch the Intracoastal Waterway

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Bring your bunnies to the beach this spring for a fun time in the sun and great discount shopping at Tanger Outlets in Foley, Alabama. From now through April 11 photos will the Easter Bunny are offered inside the Food Court at Tanger Outlets from 1 p.m.-6 p.m. Sunday through Friday and 10 a.m.-6 p.m. on Saturdays.The Alabama Gulf Coast offers great beaches, indoor and outdoor mini-golf, go-carts,

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Mark your calendars to listen to "The Rick and Bubba Show" live in Orange Beach from Live Bait at The Wharf on Friday, April 3 from 6-10 a.m. (CST). In fact head down to the coast and attend the live broadcast where you'll receive free coffee and donuts from Live Bait and Daylight Donuts and see all the action.The guest line-up for this special broadcast includes musician Brent Burns,

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Tanger Outlet in Foley invites everyone to join the festivities April 3-5 for a Grand Family Festival during their Re-grand Opening. After a $23 million facelift over the past 18 months Tanger Outlet near Gulf Shores, Alabama is celebrating the expansion and upscale renovations.American Idol star Bo Bice will perform on Saturday, April 4 from 4 pm - 6 pm and children's games, prizes and a movie

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Do you have fond memories of your first fishing adventure? This weekend you have an opportunity to share that fun with your sons and daughters. The 8th Annual Kids Fishing Jubilee will be held Saturday, March 28 from 8 am until noon at Lake Shelby, Gulf State Park in Gulf Shores. Children ages 15 and younger may participate FREE with a ticket that may be obtained from the Meyer Real Estate Gulf

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Bring your lawn chair for a front row seat at a yearly spectacle when thousands of neo-tropical migrants - songbirds - return to the first landfall from their winter homes in Central and South America. The Hummer/Bird Study Group, a non-profit organization founded by Bob and Martha Sargent, invites you to join them to observe their research up close and personal. The Hummer/Bird Study group

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There's a fishing frenzy along the Gulf Coast fueled by the news of the first Cobia caught on St. Patrick's Day in Orange Beach. The boat Killin' Time out of Zeke's Landing Marina carried the lucky anglers (not sure if they were lucky Irish anglers or not).Captain Jeff Colley states they were fishing about 150 yards off shore just out of the Perdido Pass when they caught the 67 pound Cobia and

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Keith Moody, a native of Alabama, takes the stage at LuLu's in Gulf Shores, Alabama on Saturday, March 14 at 6 p.m. and again on Tuesday, March 17 at 5 p.m. Moody is expected to perform original tunes in addition to popular songs by well-known artists. His style is described as a combination of rock, soul, country and bluegrass and he is a definite crowd-pleaser with his energetic, soulful

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A more ideal setting could not be found for the annual Orange Beach Festival of Art located at Waterfront Park along the Intracoastal Waterway in Orange Beach. Fifty-five artists will be displaying their creations at this fine art show. Enjoy a stroll among the artist displays of glass, jewelry, photography, painting, sculpture, wood, ceramics and pottery. Raku pottery demonstrations by potter

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Teaming together for the first time since 2005 two of pop music's most popular bands - Chicago and Earth, Wind & Fire - will begin their 30-city summer tour at The Amphitheater at The Wharf in Orange Beach, AL. June 5 is the date to be on Alabama's Gulf Coast for this fantastic opportunity to hear both acts separately and together on stage near Gulf Shores.Since formation in the 1960's both

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Grammy award winner Sugarland will perform on Friday, May 15, 2009 at The Amphitheater at The Wharf in Orange Beach, Alabama. Tickets went on sale last Saturday (3/7/09) for Sugarland's "Love on the Inside" tour. The duo Jennifer Nettles and Kristian Bush won the "Best Country Performance by a Duo or Group" at the 2008 Grammy awards and were honored with the "Song and Single of the Year" for the

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Tragedy struck southern Alabama one early Sunday morning in December when the legendary Wolf Bay Lodge burned to the ground. The popularity of this quaint restaurant hidden away on the banks of the bay was evident by the length of the wait weekdays as well as weekends. The owners built a reputation for excellent fresh seafood served in abundance from friendly waitstaff.So locals and tourists

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Corey Smith will perform on Saturday, March 14, 2009 at The Amphitheater at The Wharf in Orange Beach to the delight of his fans. His soulful Southern voice combines a little gospel, country, blues, rock and even hip-hip in his innovative music. His popular tunes include "Carolina", "Twenty-One", "I'm Not Gonna Cry" and "If I Could Do It Again."Rhett Akins will also perform with Corey Smith for a

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Shopping 'til you drop is even better after dark at Tanger Outlet Center where they just launched a new savings promotion. The "Deals After Dark" savings occur Monday through Thursday 5 pm to 9 pm from now until March 15th.According to officials at Tanger Outlet the program works as follows: Begin your shopping excursion at Shoppers Services located in the food court where you'll find a list of

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Widespread Panic is one of the most popular acts to play at The Amphitheater at The Wharf in Orange Beach on Alabama's Gulf Coast. This Athens, Georgia-based group will play three shows on April 17, 18 & 19, 2009 at this 10,000-seat venue. The shows will also feature guest spots by Keller Williams, North Mississippi Allstars and The Avett Brothers. Tickets are on sale now at

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