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Gulf Coast AL Resort Given “Best of the South” Award for 2011

By Barbara Reeves | Published: August 26, 2011

The Perdido Beach Resort in Orange Beach AL was just awarded for excellence for their superior resort experience as a meeting property, according to a recent article at baldwincountynow.com.  Readers of Meetings Focus South magazine rated resorts for overall excellence in the meetings industry and Perdido Beach Resort was on top, winning the prestigious 2011 … Continue reading Gulf Coast AL Resort Given “Best of the South” Award for 2011

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2011 Annual National Shrimp Festival in Gulf Shores AL Coming This Fall

By Barbara Reeves | Published: August 19, 2011

Save the date for the 2011 Annual National Shrimp Festival in Gulf Shores AL which will run from October 13th to the 16th.  The Shrimp Festival is always a good time for all ages with plenty of things to do.  Among the annual events for the festival are continuous musical performances, a children’s activity village … Continue reading 2011 Annual National Shrimp Festival in Gulf Shores AL Coming This Fall

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Gulf Shores and Orange Beach AL Tourist Lodging for Spring Sets New Record

By Barbara Reeves | Published: August 12, 2011

Released earlier this month, the Spring tourist data for Gulf Shores and Orange Beach Tourism showed that a new lodging record was set.  The last record for lodging rentals was $57.6 million back in 2007, but this spring brought in $64.9 million, which is an impressive 12.7 percent higher.  According to Baldwin County Now news … Continue reading Gulf Shores and Orange Beach AL Tourist Lodging for Spring Sets New Record

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Things to do this month in the Mobile AL area

By Barbara Reeves | Published: August 5, 2011

Alabama’s Gulf Coast consistently has fun entertainment choices throughout the summer and August is no exception.  This week is the Gulf Coast Ethnic and Heritage Jazz Festival which kicked off yesterday and runs to the 7th at the Museum of Mobile and Bienville Square.  The festival features poetry readings, Jazz music workshops, and plenty of … Continue reading Things to do this month in the Mobile AL area

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Fairhope AL’s Annual Fourth of July Festival and Fireworks Display Coming Up

By Barbara Reeves | Published: June 27, 2011

This year Fairhope AL will be bringing back their annual Fourth of July Festival and Fireworks display.  The event will be held at Henry George Park and the Fairhope Municipal Pier, with viewing areas in nearby locations as well.  Festivities kick off at 6 p.m. with a concert featuring music from the Baldwin Pops Band … Continue reading Fairhope AL’s Annual Fourth of July Festival and Fireworks Display Coming Up

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Daphne Alabama High School moves forward with new community oriented technology

By Barbara Reeves | Published: June 24, 2011

Daphne High School has been using a new tool over this past school year to connect students to the community in which they live, as recently reported at baldwincountynow online.  This new tool is known as iHigh which allows parents and community members to ‘virtually’ enter schools where it hosts and streams school events free … Continue reading Daphne Alabama High School moves forward with new community oriented technology

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Spanish Fort AL’s “Delta Explorer” Set to Begin Next Eco Tour June 11th

By Barbara Reeves | Published: June 8, 2011

The Delta Explorer is set to begin its next eco tour June 11th, departing from the Blakeley Park dock at 9:30 am and returning a few hours later.  This family-friendly tour will be narrated by a park ranger and the boat itself will be piloted by a U.S. Coast Guard licensed captain.  Great for school … Continue reading Spanish Fort AL’s “Delta Explorer” Set to Begin Next Eco Tour June 11th

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Baldwin County AL Unemployment Rate Slightly Lower than 2010 average

By Barbara Reeves | Published: May 31, 2011

Some good news came from the state Department of Industrial Relations this month—Baldwin County’s April unemployment rate was slightly lower than the 2010 average.  Alabama’s April 2011 unemployment rate was reported as 9.3 percent, which is down from the comparable rate of 9.8 percent from last year’s data.  Currently Baldwin County is ranked 55 among … Continue reading Baldwin County AL Unemployment Rate Slightly Lower than 2010 average

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Alabama Governor pushing Gulf Shores Hotel and Conference Center project

By Barbara Reeves | Published: May 20, 2011

Alabama Governor Robert Bentley commented recently that on his list of priorities is the beachfront hotel and conference center in Gulf Shores.  This first-class beachfront hotel  and conference center project would be built at the site of the old Gulf State Park hotel and lodge on Beach Boulevard, and could be expected to be a … Continue reading Alabama Governor pushing Gulf Shores Hotel and Conference Center project

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Alabama’s Daphne Utilities Receives two National Awards for Excellence

By Barbara Reeves | Published: May 13, 2011

Daphne Utilities of Alabama recently received two national awards for excellence.  The Environmental Protection Agency for safe drinking water presented Daphne Utilities with their EPA award for being a “Gulf Guardian.”  The Gulf Guardian award will be presented  in New Orleans later this summer and honors organizations that are making efforts to keep the gulf … Continue reading Alabama’s Daphne Utilities Receives two National Awards for Excellence

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