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| Anglers
Celebrate Opening of Longest Gulf Pier |
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Spanning more than a fourth of a mile over the gulf waters, the longest
fishing pier in the Gulf of Mexico is now open to the public and is located in
the Alabama Gulf State Park. Exceeding its  predecessor’s dimensions, this new structure
– which rises 20 feet above the water - is 1,512 feet long and 20 feet wide.
The pier is located approximately 300 feet east of the previous structure and
features a concession area with restrooms, picnic tables, a snack bar and a tackle
shop. At the middle of the structure are more restrooms and a saltwater in-take
system for the Marine Resource Division. The pier’s end is a 65-foot octagon
that extends over the second sandbar, where big fish like cobia, king mackerel
and tarpon live. The project also includes a new parking lot.
The daily
rate is $8.00 for adults and children age 12 and over while children age 11 and
under are free when accompanied by a  paying adult. Meanwhile, other prices are $40.00
for a weekly pass, $80.00 for a monthly pass, $160.00 for a semi-annual pass,
and $320.00 for an annual pass. Sightseers will pay $3.00 per day.
This
pier is one of several new items at the Gulf State Park. In 2006, park guests
saw the addition of more lakeside cabins and the opening on a new beach pavilion.
For more information on the Gulf State Park, click here.
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| Update
on New Businesses to Pleasure Island |
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activity continues to increase on the Alabama Gulf Coast, which recently welcomed several new businesses in July.
Sweetie Pies opened in the Pelican Place Shopping Center in
Gulf Shores. Known for its sweet creations, this award-winning bakery specializes
in pies and features a 1950s retro theme, complete with glass coke bottles. Customers
can savor a slice of pie or order a whole pie. Also, this bakery serves deli sandwiches,
soups and salads. For more information, call 251-943-8119.
In addition
to The Adventure Zone, The Wharf expanded its selection of summer activities with
The Hippo, which is an enormous water slide. Spanning 36 feet
high, 47 feet wide and 175 feet long, the slide will be open for the summer season
only and is located near the new Conference Center. The ticket pricing is as follows:
1 for $4.00, 6 for $22.50, 10 for $35.00, 16 for $48.00, 20 for $55.00 and 40
for $80.00. An all-day pass is $35.00. For more information, click here.
The nationally recognized Rum Runners
restaurant chain now has a location at The Wharf. Customers can select from an
award-winning lunch, dinner or late-night menu. With a tropical Caribbean atmosphere,
the restaurant’s entertainment features dueling pianos, which consists of
two entertainers playing baby grand pianos simultaneously. For more information,
click here.
Nolan’s Restaurant
opened in Sawgrass Landing in Gulf Shores. Established in 1986, Phillip Harris’
parents lead this popular Gulf Shores eatery until the family sold in it 1995.
Harris along with his wife recently bought the restaurant back and decided to
reopen it. Featuring steaks and seafood, this restaurant also has live entertainment
and is open daily. For more information, call 251- 948-2111.
To see a comprehensive
list of new businesses, click here.
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| Other
Upcoming Events On Pleasure Island |
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In addition to the action-packed schedule of our Alabama Gulf Coast Sports Commission, Pleasure Island will also
be hosting the following events in September.
2009 Gulf Shores
Out & In Concert Series presents The Heltons
Date: 9/10/2009
Location:
Erie H. Meyer Civic Center, Gulf Shores.
Price: Free to public
Contact:
251-968-1172 or web
Indoor. The Heltons will liven this concert season with
county, gospel and heartfelt music. Don't miss this three generation family band
and their crowd pleasing variety of music.
Baldwin County's Bicentennial
Celebration at the Gulf Shores Museum 
Date: 9/10/2009
Location: Gulf
Shores Museum on 244 West 19th Avenue
Price: Free to public
Contact: web
Discover with us what is in the 1970's era Time Capsule
as we open it in honor of Baldwin County's Bicenntenial Celebration this year.
The Time Capsule is located at the Gulf Shores Museum if you want to guess what's
in it - you may win one of ten prizes!
South Baldwin Community
Theatre presents The Sound of Music
Date: 9/17/2009 - 9/20/2009 and
9/24/2009 - 9/27/2009
Location: 2022 West 2nd Ave Gulf Shores, AL
Tickets:
Adults $15 Students (grades K-12) $7.50 Under school age $5
Contact: 251-968-6721
or web
Thurs, Fri., Sat. – 7:30pm Sunday matinee –
2:00pm Ernest Lehman's screenplay was based on the book by Howard Lindsay and
Russel Crouse. That book was in turn based on Baroness Maria von Trapp's 1949
autobiography (The von Trapp Family Singers) about the exploits of the family
of singers and their escape from the Nazis in Austria in 1938.
22nd
Annual Coastal Cleanup
Date: 9/19/2009
Location: Alabama's beaches
and waterways.
Contact: 251-621-1216 or web
Always the third Saturday in September, the Coastal Cleanup
is a chance to take pride in our unique and treasured waterway system. Over the
past 20 years, the Alabama Coastal Cleanup has had 48,446 volunteers remove 902,242
pounds of marine debris from a total of 2,847 miles of coastline!
2009
Brett/Robinson Alabama Coastal Triathlon & the new "Tri-it-on" Triathlon
Date:
9/19/2009
Location: The Hangout in Gulf Shores
Price: Individual $85.00
(1/11/2009-9/1/2009) or $105 (9/1/2009- 9/17/2009)
Contact: 205-595-8633 or
web
The Triathlon begins early Saturday morning with a 1,000-yard
swim in the gulf and moves on to a 20-mile bike ride through the state park. Athletes
will head for the finish line during the final leg - a 5-mile run. The new "Tri-it-on"
Triathlon begins with a 300 yard swim, a 9 mile bike ride and a 2 mile run. Join
us for the awards ceremony and post race party at The Hangout.
2009
Gulf Shores Out & In Concert Series presents Gary Ashmore
Date: 9/24/2009
Location: Erie H. Meyer Civic Center, Gulf Shores.
Price: Free to public
Contact
251-968-1172 or web
Outdoor. Gary Ashmore's old country sound takes you back
to the 60's and 70's with sounds of Alabama, Conway Twitty, Hank Williams, Elvis and more.
For a complete listing of upcoming leisure events, click here.
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| Going to the Chapel |
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Actually, I have already returned with a wonderful new husband and a new last
name! You will find my updated contact information below, or for your convenience,
you may download my v-card.
Kim Chapman
Public
Relations Manager
Alabama Gulf Coast CVB
P.O. Drawer 457
Gulf Shores, AL 36547
251-974-4625 (direct)
800-745-SAND (toll free)
251-974-1509 (fax)
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