Living in Orange Beach can be ‘taxing’ - Baldwin County NOW - A Gulf Coast Information Source for South Alabama: "ORANGE BEACH, Ala. — Orange Beach City Councilman Brett Holk is on a mission. It is a mission that brought applause from citizens who attended Tuesday night’s city council meeting, and resulted in action from the elected city leaders.
After doing some research, Holk discovered that all Class 3 residential properties within the city of Orange Beach have a 10 percent market adjustment increase on their property taxes.
A Class 3 residence is a single-family, owner-occupied residential property. The 10 percent markup, however, does not apply to condominiums. "
Sunday, May 24, 2009
Fatal Orange Beach wreck hours after speeding ticket on same road - al.com
Fatal Orange Beach wreck hours after speeding ticket on same road - al.com: "A man who got a ticket only hours earlier was speeding again down the same Orange Beach road Saturday morning when he wrecked his vehicle, killing his passenger, police said.
Michael Kendall, 24, of Pensacola, was critically injured in the Canal Road wreck, in which police said he was traveling more than 70 mph in a 50 mph zone. John Edward Dolan, 47, of Orange Beach was killed after the sedan ran off the road and hit a concrete utility pole about 5:50 a.m.
The night before at 11:50 p.m., Kendall was ticketed for speeding after he was clocked going 69 mph just a few miles east of there, police said."
Michael Kendall, 24, of Pensacola, was critically injured in the Canal Road wreck, in which police said he was traveling more than 70 mph in a 50 mph zone. John Edward Dolan, 47, of Orange Beach was killed after the sedan ran off the road and hit a concrete utility pole about 5:50 a.m.
The night before at 11:50 p.m., Kendall was ticketed for speeding after he was clocked going 69 mph just a few miles east of there, police said."
Band fest among June's top events - al.com
Band fest among June's top events - al.com: "June's Top 20 events from the Southeast Tourism Society:
1.Fort Morgan Candlelight Tours June 2-July 28 Gulf Shores Commemorate the 145th anniversary of the Battle of Mobile Bay at the five-sided brick fortress every Tuesday night. 251-540-7127; bricfort@gulftel.com"
1.Fort Morgan Candlelight Tours June 2-July 28 Gulf Shores Commemorate the 145th anniversary of the Battle of Mobile Bay at the five-sided brick fortress every Tuesday night. 251-540-7127; bricfort@gulftel.com"
One man dies, another in critical condition after wreck in Orange Beach - Breaking News from the Press-Register - al.com
One man dies, another in critical condition after wreck in Orange Beach - Breaking News from the Press-Register - al.com: "ORANGE BEACH, Ala. -- One man was killed and another was critically injured this morning after the sedan they were travelling in sped past an off-duty Orange Beach police officer and crashed into a utility police along Canal Road, authorities said.
The car, officers reported, was traveling more than 70 mph when it wrecked, just hours after the driver received a speeding ticket on the same roadway for driving 69 mph in the 50 mph zone, police said."
The car, officers reported, was traveling more than 70 mph when it wrecked, just hours after the driver received a speeding ticket on the same roadway for driving 69 mph in the 50 mph zone, police said."
Saturday, May 23, 2009
Governor signs bill creating state veterans cemetery in Baldwin County - al.com
Governor signs bill creating state veterans cemetery in Baldwin County - al.com: "Gov. Bob Riley visited Baldwin County on Friday to sign a bill into law establishing Alabama's first state-run veterans cemetery — long desired by area veterans groups.
The governor signed the bill before a tent full of veterans at the future site of Saluda Hill State Veterans Cemetery, across from Historic Blakeley State Park.
'We have something now for the people of south Alabama,' Riley said during his remarks. 'A place we can visit and a place where we can always recall all the sacrifices that so many have made and continue to make today.'"
The governor signed the bill before a tent full of veterans at the future site of Saluda Hill State Veterans Cemetery, across from Historic Blakeley State Park.
'We have something now for the people of south Alabama,' Riley said during his remarks. 'A place we can visit and a place where we can always recall all the sacrifices that so many have made and continue to make today.'"
Flora-Bama Can Reraise It's Tents - NBC 15 Online
Flora-Bama Can Reraise It's Tents - NBC 15 Online: "(ORANGE BEACH, Ala.) May 22 - The Escambia County Fire Marshall is allowing the Flora-Bama Lounge to put one of it's tents back up for the Memorial Day weekend.
The fire marshall ordered the Flora-Bama to take down the tents earlier this month."
Meaning of Memorial Day | Fox10tv.com
Meaning of Memorial Day | Fox10tv.com: "# April Douglas
# Taren Reed
# Photojournalist: Kevin Sullivan"
# Taren Reed
# Photojournalist: Kevin Sullivan"
Riley raises Alabama alcohol limit | Fox10tv.com
Riley raises Alabama alcohol limit | Fox10tv.com: "MOBILE, Ala. - Changes in the beer flow are coming to the Hurricane Brewing Company. The hops are about to be freed. Alabama had the country's lowest alcohol limit on beer.
For the last four years, a grassroots organization called Free the Hops has tried to change that. Friday, when Governor Bob Riley signed the Gourmet Beer Bill, change came."
For the last four years, a grassroots organization called Free the Hops has tried to change that. Friday, when Governor Bob Riley signed the Gourmet Beer Bill, change came."
Double red flags for Memorial Day | Fox10tv.com
Double red flags for Memorial Day | Fox10tv.com: "BALDWIN COUNTY, Ala. - Memorial Day weekend crowds weren't the best on Friday, thanks to the weather. But, lifeguards are expecting lots of people and also lots of rain.
Memorial Day beach crowds should get wet this year, just not in the gulf.
Lifeguards say double red flags will be flying all weekend and the key for safety will be keeping everyone out of the water."
Memorial Day beach crowds should get wet this year, just not in the gulf.
Lifeguards say double red flags will be flying all weekend and the key for safety will be keeping everyone out of the water."
Students headed to Nicaragua - Baldwin County NOW - A Gulf Coast Information Source for South Alabama
Students headed to Nicaragua - Baldwin County NOW - A Gulf Coast Information Source for South Alabama: "GULF SHORES, Ala. — Next Wednesday, eight Gulf Shores High School students will leave for Corn Island, Nicaragua to deliver much needed supplies that they have been collecting over the past year.
Teacher Maggie Ronan, who has taken several teams to Corn Island in the past, organized this trip after her students expressed interest in going. This is the first time she has taken only students, but hopes to make it an annual trip.
Students Madeline Cassady, Trent Manskow, Sarah Bosarge, Ariel Cash, Vince Gilliam, Chad Peterson, Isaac Ronan and Dylan Zorn will travel with Ronan to the five square mile island just off of the coast of Nicaragua."
Teacher Maggie Ronan, who has taken several teams to Corn Island in the past, organized this trip after her students expressed interest in going. This is the first time she has taken only students, but hopes to make it an annual trip.
Students Madeline Cassady, Trent Manskow, Sarah Bosarge, Ariel Cash, Vince Gilliam, Chad Peterson, Isaac Ronan and Dylan Zorn will travel with Ronan to the five square mile island just off of the coast of Nicaragua."
Andalusia Star-News | These are memories to savor
Andalusia Star-News | These are memories to savor: "A few days ago I found a menu from the Gulf State Park Resort Restaurant in Gulf Shores. Back when I picked it up from a lobby display at the resort, I never realized that I’d look upon it so fondly years later.
As you know, that facility was destroyed by a hurricane some time ago. There are only the memories to savor. Many a time, my husband and I walked down the hall from the lobby to the cafeteria, sometimes stopping to admire paintings by local artists. When the hostess greeted us at the restaurant entrance, we always asked for a table close to the windows. Enjoying the view of the beautiful white sand with sea oats flapping in the breeze, and the green waters of the Gulf of Mexico enhanced our dining pleasure. Sea gulls flew overhead. We often saw pelicans sweep down to dive for their seafood feasts. It was so serene and relaxing. I felt blessed and contented there."
As you know, that facility was destroyed by a hurricane some time ago. There are only the memories to savor. Many a time, my husband and I walked down the hall from the lobby to the cafeteria, sometimes stopping to admire paintings by local artists. When the hostess greeted us at the restaurant entrance, we always asked for a table close to the windows. Enjoying the view of the beautiful white sand with sea oats flapping in the breeze, and the green waters of the Gulf of Mexico enhanced our dining pleasure. Sea gulls flew overhead. We often saw pelicans sweep down to dive for their seafood feasts. It was so serene and relaxing. I felt blessed and contented there."
The Noticer: Sometimes, all a person needs is a little perspective. Book news, stills, photos,t railers, reviews, interviews and information on Monsters and Critics - Monsters and Critics
The Noticer: Sometimes, all a person needs is a little perspective. Book news, stills, photos,t railers, reviews, interviews and information on Monsters and Critics - Monsters and Critics: "Orange Beach, Alabama is a simple town filled with simple people. But like all humans on the planet, the good folks of Orange Beach have their share of problems - marriages teetering on the brink of divorce, young adults giving up on life, business people on the verge of bankruptcy, as well as the many other obstacles that life seems to dish out to the masses."
Gulf storm now less likely to become cyclone: NHC | U.S. | Reuters
Gulf storm now less likely to become cyclone: NHC | U.S. | Reuters: "MIAMI (Reuters) - The chance that a low pressure system in the north central Gulf of Mexico could develop into a tropical cyclone was becoming 'less likely' on Saturday as it approached land, U.S. forecasters said.
The U.S. National Hurricane Center updated an earlier bulletin which had predicted that the low had a 'high' chance of becoming the first named storm of the six-month Atlantic hurricane season, which officially begins on June 1."
The U.S. National Hurricane Center updated an earlier bulletin which had predicted that the low had a 'high' chance of becoming the first named storm of the six-month Atlantic hurricane season, which officially begins on June 1."
Officials expect big beach crowds | Fox10tv.com
Officials expect big beach crowds | Fox10tv.com: "GULF SHORES, Ala. - Memorial Day Weekend at the beach usually doesn't look very empty, but condo rentals are still looking up.
'Actually they're looking very good,' said Mike Foster with the Alabama Gulf Coast Convention and Visitors Bureau."
'Actually they're looking very good,' said Mike Foster with the Alabama Gulf Coast Convention and Visitors Bureau."
Friday, May 22, 2009
Coastal insurance remains a major legislative concern - al.com
Coastal insurance remains a major legislative concern - al.com: "ROBERTSDALE — Insurance and highways will continue to be key issues facing Baldwin County legislators, members of the local delegation said Thursday.
Six legislators representing areas of Baldwin County — Sen. Trip Pittman and representatives Randy Davis, Joe Faust, Alan Baker, Harry Shiver and Steve McMillan—met Thursday with members of Baldwin County United to discuss the session and plans for the future.
Baldwin County United is a citizens group established in 1984 to promote cooperative efforts to help the county deal with growth, according to organizers."
Six legislators representing areas of Baldwin County — Sen. Trip Pittman and representatives Randy Davis, Joe Faust, Alan Baker, Harry Shiver and Steve McMillan—met Thursday with members of Baldwin County United to discuss the session and plans for the future.
Baldwin County United is a citizens group established in 1984 to promote cooperative efforts to help the county deal with growth, according to organizers."
Taste of the Island, Fat Back's | pnj.com | Pensacola News Journal
Taste of the Island, Fat Back's | pnj.com | Pensacola News Journal: "Orange Beach just got a little tastier with the recent opening of Fat Back's at Sportsman Marina off Canal Road. The address and building may be the same as the old Bayside Grill, but the cuisine is totally different. Fatback's menu is a classic, no-nonsense, all-American menu with a taste of the Gulf of Mexico, plus a few exotic dishes you might not expect. Fat Back's opened its door just a few weeks ago — and folks already are talking about this new eatery combining cuisine and ambiance."
Alabama Governor Approves Stronger Beer - Alabama Bill Riley Alcohol - WKRG.com
Alabama Governor Approves Stronger Beer - Alabama Bill Riley Alcohol - WKRG.com: "MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - Alabama has a new law allowing stronger
beer to be sold in the state.
A spokesman for Gov. Bob Riley says he signed legislation Friday that immediately raises the alcohol limit on beer from 6 percent to 13.9 percent by volume. The Legislature approved the higher limit
last week."
beer to be sold in the state.
A spokesman for Gov. Bob Riley says he signed legislation Friday that immediately raises the alcohol limit on beer from 6 percent to 13.9 percent by volume. The Legislature approved the higher limit
last week."
WEAR ABC 3 :: Top Stories
WEAR ABC 3 :: Top Stories: "GULF SHORES, AL - Memorial Day weekend kicks off the unofficial start of the summer tourism season.
But is the tough economy putting a damper on people's plans to hit the beach?
Channel Three's Jake Peterson joins us live from the shores of Baldwin County.
Jake, do they expect more visitors over last year.
Just like the surf is picking up me behind me so are the reservations at local hotels and condo's."
But is the tough economy putting a damper on people's plans to hit the beach?
Channel Three's Jake Peterson joins us live from the shores of Baldwin County.
Jake, do they expect more visitors over last year.
Just like the surf is picking up me behind me so are the reservations at local hotels and condo's."
Beaches prep for Memorial Day weekend | Fox10tv.com
Beaches prep for Memorial Day weekend | Fox10tv.com: "GULF SHORES/ORANGE BEACH, Ala. - Eagerly anticipated by hundreds of thousands of Southeast and Midwest families, Memorial Day weekend will soon be upon these visitors to Alabama’s 32 miles of glistening coastline. According to an informal survey of lodging partners along the Pleasure Island coastline, the Alabama Gulf Coast Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) expects a large number of guests this holiday weekend."
What's Happening: May 22-24 | Fox10tv.com
What's Happening: May 22-24 | Fox10tv.com: "THREE DOG NIGHT IN CONCERT
* Location: The Wharf, Orange Beach, Ala.
* Sunday
* Showtime - 8:00 p.m.
* Tickets available through ticketmaster or The Amphitheater at The Wharf www.thewharfal.com"
* Location: The Wharf, Orange Beach, Ala.
* Sunday
* Showtime - 8:00 p.m.
* Tickets available through ticketmaster or The Amphitheater at The Wharf www.thewharfal.com"
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