Archive for the ‘Gulf Shores’ Category

Outer Hang keeps late-night after party tradition alive after Hangout Fest | al.com

Thursday, May 16th, 2013

ORANGE BEACH, Alabama — For every year that there’s been a Hangout Music Fest, there’s been an Outer Hang after party in Gulf Shores or Orange Beach.

Starting around 11:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday nights, those who still have the energy can dance the night away at one of three stages at the Keg Lounge in Orange Beach.
via Outer Hang keeps late-night after party tradition alive after Hangout Fest | al.com.

Security, medical teams ready for Hangout Fest crowd in Gulf Shores | al.com

Thursday, May 16th, 2013

GULF SHORES, Alabama — Pack light and stay hydrated.

Those are Hangout Festival organizers’ key suggestions for the 35,000 music lovers expected to attend the 3-day beachside event later this week

via Security, medical teams ready for Hangout Fest crowd in Gulf Shores | al.com.

Alabama’s beaches home to sizzling summer events – GulfCoastNewsToday.com: News

Thursday, May 16th, 2013

GULF SHORES AND ORANGE BEACH, ALA. – Make way to Alabama’s beaches this summer to kick back and relax to the smooth sounds of turquoise waters lapping sugar white sand beaches and to take part in an array of events.

via Alabama’s beaches home to sizzling summer events – GulfCoastNewsToday.com: News.

Hangout Music Festival: tickets still available | Fox10tv.com

Thursday, May 16th, 2013

GULF SHORES, Ala. (WALA) – On the eve of the kick-off party, Hangout Fest officials and volunteers put the finishing touches on Gulf Shores’ live music mecca. That same day, Wednesday, May 15, the festival announces yet another weekend pass sell out.

via Hangout Music Festival: tickets still available | Fox10tv.com.

Hangout Music Fest: Traffic Logistics | Mobile AL, Pensacola FL News, Weather, Sports | WPMI-TV | Local15TV.com

Thursday, May 16th, 2013

GULF SHORES, Ala. (WPMI) The days leading up to the Hangout Music Festival have been busy. Stages are up, vendors are moving in and yes the roads are closed.

via Hangout Music Fest: Traffic Logistics | Mobile AL, Pensacola FL News, Weather, Sports | WPMI-TV | Local15TV.com.

Bentley comes to Gulf to sign legislation for new Gulf State Park Lodge – GulfCoastNewsToday.com: News

Wednesday, May 15th, 2013

GULF SHORES, Ala. – Gov. Robert Bentley speaks to lots of various groups and sometimes he has to travel out of state to talk to groups who traveled from Alabama to convene.

He doesn’t like that.

via Bentley comes to Gulf to sign legislation for new Gulf State Park Lodge – GulfCoastNewsToday.com: News.

Even with $58 Million, Gulf State Park Lodge Years Away | Mobile AL, Pensacola FL News, Weather, Sports | WPMI-TV | Local15TV.com

Wednesday, May 15th, 2013

GULF SHORES, Ala. (WPMI) Even with a crucial $58 million in funding, a brand new beachfront lodge and convention center in Gulf State Park could take years to become a reality.

via Even with $58 Million, Gulf State Park Lodge Years Away | Mobile AL, Pensacola FL News, Weather, Sports | WPMI-TV | Local15TV.com.

Mullet Wrapper Online — Holy Spirit Gift Shop donates $10K to Camp Beckworth

Wednesday, May 15th, 2013

The Holy Spirit Thrift Shop in Gulf Shores recently donated $10,000 to Camp Beckwith to be used to upgrade and refurbish rooms at the Camp. Camp Beckwith, located on 84 acres off Highway 10 on Weeks Bay in South Baldwin County, is the Conference Center of the Episcopal Diocese of the Central Gulf Coast.

via Mullet Wrapper Online — Holy Spirit Gift Shop donates $10K to Camp Beckworth.

Hangout to feature cuisine from top regional chefs

Wednesday, May 15th, 2013

May 14, 2013 – Gulf Shores, AL (OBA) – In addition to its line-up of top musicians, The Hangout Music Fest will be serving up the best in regional cuisine this year.

Renowned local chefs will provide a myriad of delicious meals for lucky VIP, Super VIP and Big Kahuna pass holders, as well as Hangout’s performing artists.

via Hangout to feature cuisine from top regional chefs.

Donations were distributed by the Gulf Shores Woman’s Club | al.com

Wednesday, May 15th, 2013

GULF SHORES, Alabama — Members of the Gulf Shores Woman’s Club met for lunch at Craft Farms recently to distribute more than $15,000 to local individuals and charities.

The Annual Tour of Homes funded the donations.

via Donations were distributed by the Gulf Shores Woman’s Club | al.com.

‘It’s all About the Water’ chamber theme for May – GulfCoastNewsToday.com: News

Tuesday, May 14th, 2013

GULF SHORES, Ala. — As the month of May leads the area into the busy summer season, local businesses are gearing up for a campaign “It’s All About the Water.”

via ‘It’s all About the Water’ chamber theme for May – GulfCoastNewsToday.com: News.

Businesses help make woman’s final beach wish come true – GulfCoastNewsToday.com: News

Tuesday, May 14th, 2013

GULF SHORES, Ala. – An emotional Robyn Cobb addressed a group of business leaders at LuLu’s Restaurant on May 3 with a story to tell about the good deeds they had done.

via Businesses help make woman’s final beach wish come true – GulfCoastNewsToday.com: News.

Amazing Video Of Swordfish Near Land In Gulf Shores – WKRG News 5

Tuesday, May 14th, 2013

In this video Austin Rabbitt and his cousin try to lift a struggling swordfish and get it back out to sea.

“We were getting ready to go into the house and there was this huge fish, we thought it was a shark initially but it ended up being a swordfish,” says Austin Rabbitt.  Austin and his friends were vacationing at a Gulf Shores condo near the end of the beach highway last Thursday when they shot this video and tried to help the fish

via Amazing Video Of Swordfish Near Land In Gulf Shores – WKRG News 5.

South Baldwin Economy Booming – WKRG News 5

Tuesday, May 14th, 2013

GULF SHORES, Alabama -
When Deepwater Horizon exploded in the Gulf of Mexico so did a lot of plans for south Baldwin county.

“I ran for mayor for four years wanting to do something positive and all we did was fight BP which wasn’t positive.” Three years later, Gulf Shores mayor Robert Craft is glad to put the tough years behind him. “I believe we really have the potential to do this and I’m excited about being part of it.”

via South Baldwin Economy Booming – WKRG News 5.

Gulf State Park improvements | Fox10tv.com

Tuesday, May 14th, 2013

GULF SHORES, Ala. (AP) – Improvements to Alabama's beachfront Gulf State Park are getting closer to becoming reality.

Gov. Robert Bentley holds a ceremony at Gulf Shores on Tuesday afternoon to sign legislation that will allow for a lodge and meeting facility to be built at the park.

via Gulf State Park improvements | Fox10tv.com.

S’mores on the Shore set for May 23 | al.com

Saturday, May 11th, 2013

GULF SHORES – The City of Gulf Shores will hold S’mores on the Shore at 5:30 p.m. on May 23 at the west end of the Gulf Shores Public Beach.

Organizers say that the free, family-friendly events have quickly become a favorite of residents and visitors alike.

via S’mores on the Shore set for May 23 | al.com.

Gulf Shores continues to limit adult entertainment establishments | al.com

Saturday, May 11th, 2013

GULF SHORES, Alabama — In a continuing effort to protect the city’s family-friendly image, the council is set to narrow down the scope of where adult establishments can locate within the city.

via Gulf Shores continues to limit adult entertainment establishments | al.com.

Helicopter tour company expanding reach in Orange Beach with second heliport (aerial photos) | al.com

Friday, May 10th, 2013

Peachtree City, Ga.-based Corporate Aircraft Solutions, operating as Oasis Aviation Services, first gained approval to do business at Gulf Shores’ Jack Edwards National Airport in February and received the green light the following month to build a heliport at The Wharf. Now, the company, which operates under the standard state and Federal Aviation Administration safety permits, is poised to increase its visibility with a helipad on Perdido Beach Boulevard near the Caribe towers.

via Helicopter tour company expanding reach in Orange Beach with second heliport (aerial photos) | al.com.

Trailer Park Tenants Forced to Move for Progress – WKRG News 5

Friday, May 10th, 2013

The property will be the new home of Acme Oyster House to be built as part of the Waterway Village development. Construction starts July 1st.

“I’m gonna lose my property. I’m gonna lose all my money. Everything I’ve spent on this trailer,” says Vulbe.

via Trailer Park Tenants Forced to Move for Progress – WKRG News 5.

Acme Oyster House announces Gulf Shores location – GulfCoastNewsToday.com: News

Thursday, May 9th, 2013

GULF SHORES, Ala. – It’s official.
After rumors and speculation of a new restaurant in the Gulf Shores Waterway Villiage District, city officials and Acme CEO Lucian Gunter announced Acme Oyster House’s newest location will be in Gulf Shores.

via Acme Oyster House announces Gulf Shores location – GulfCoastNewsToday.com: News.