by kddoggett on November 5, 2012
This year marks the 28th year that Songwriters flood into the Gulf Coast to share their musings. Most of the names are unrecognized, but the songs are familiar. The faces that we are used to singing these songs are not the likely hands behind the jotted down scribbles that some of these award winning (even [...]
by kddoggett on July 9, 2012
In 44 days, the Gulf Shores Public beach will be filled with tourists and more importantly- sports fans! In an effort to help boost national recognition of this little jewel we call home, and bring vacation dollars into our economy, the Gulf Shores and Orange Beach communities became the “Official Vacation spot to the SEC.” [...]
by kddoggett on May 15, 2012
The Gulf Coast Real Estate market numbers are in. The distressed inventory and sales continue to become more and more scarce as the months progress, leaving more room on the market for conventional sales. The increase in sales prices over the last four month almost mirror the trend from a year ago suggesting an annual [...]
by kddoggett on February 29, 2012
With over 80 artists and examples of art from all along the spectrum, the Orange Beach Art Fest has something for everyone. The Orange Beach Festival of Art has been part of the Gulf Coast for over 30 years. Artistic expressions ranging from Fine Art, to Culinary art are on the Art Fest agenda. Expect [...]
by kddoggett on February 9, 2012
It’s not hard to see why Gulf Shores’ own Hangout Music Fest was just awarded “Music Festival of the Year (non-touring) “ By Pollstar. The Hangout Music Fest in Gulf Shores Alabama keeps ramping it up! Yet another hot announcement released yesterday to add to the Hangout Music Fest’s lineup! There had been rumors circling [...]
by kddoggett on February 7, 2012
With the third annual Hangout Music Fest only a few months away, the news of the 2012 line-up has been announced this morning, and turn out should be unprecedented! With record breaking travel and tourism years for Gulf Shores in 2011, 2012 has come out of the gate swinging! An unbelievable May is [...]
by kddoggett on February 7, 2012
Coastal Alabama is packed full of Mardi Gras Events in February. Locals in Mobile and Baldwin county will proudly tout that Mobile is the home of Mardi Gras, contrary to popular belief. The national media coverage that New Orleans receives for its Mardi Gras festivities would have most believing that Mardi Gras originated there. [...]
by kddoggett on January 27, 2012
Gulf Coast Gearing up for Senior Bowl It’s that time of year again. Senior Bowl buzz is in the air, and kickoff is only a little more than 24 hours away. Alabama is always ready for some football, and this weekend is no exception. The annual Senior Bowl event always gets area football fans [...]
by kddoggett on November 22, 2011
New Zoo and Waterpark in Gulf Shores If you have been to Gulf Shores recently, you have probably noticed the sign on Highway 59 announcing the location of our “New Zoo.” The very exciting project has been underway for a little while now, and people are surely getting anxious. The project promises to be [...]