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Monday, March 8th, 2010
Spring brings thoughts of the freedom of warm days ahead, including plenty of water-related activities to be enjoyed. But as you look forward, don’t miss a unique opportunity to peek into life on the seas as it was more than 500 years ago.
Replicas of two of Christopher Columbus' ships visit Gulf Shores March 10-15.
Replicas of the Nina and the Pinta—yes, two of the ships used by Christopher Columbus—will be docked at LuLu’s at Homeport Marina in Gulf Shores, Alabama, from March 10 through 14, along with a knowledgeable and passionate staff eager to answer questions.
The Nina, Columbus’ favorite of his three famous ships, exists in replica form as the only floating museum of its kind. The Pinta replica was built with a handful of modern amenities and is available for private parties and charters. Both are a type of ship called a caravel, which was commonly used as a trading vessel. And both were recently handcrafted using old-fashioned tools but without the benefit of an actual blueprint from their day.
Since February 2009, these two ships have been making their way around the U.S. After a short break for the crew and some time to make any needed repairs and adjustments, they are back on the seas and ready to delight crowds at a number of destinations throughout the country.
Plan now for your opportunity to learn about the ships, about Christopher Columbus, and about life during the Age of Discovery. Walk-aboard, self-guided tours are open from 9:00 to 5:00 each day. Tickets are just $5 for adults, $4 for senior citizens, $3 for students, and free for ages 4 and younger. For more information, call 284-495-4618, or visit The Columbus Foundation’s website.
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Tuesday, February 23rd, 2010
Tickets are now on sale for The Hangout Beach, Music and Arts Festival in Gulf Shores, Alabama!
Get your tickets TODAY for the biggest beach music festival around!
Performance dates are May 14 through 16, 2010, but don’t wait too late to get your tickets or to make your condo or house reservations!
At just $159 for 3 days chock full of top-notch performers, the tickets are selling quickly. Think about what you’d pay for three of your favorite concerts. Now consider that you’ll have the opportunity to hear approximately 60 concerts AND take part in special activities AND enjoy the gorgeous Gulf Shores island beach at the same time. This is a deal you definitely don’t want to pass up!
You also may choose to treat yourself to VIP passes at a $500 or $900 level. These passes include special seating, private bar, preferred parking and many more perks.
For a list of bands (including Zac Brown Band, Trey Anastasio and TAB, John Legend, Alison Krauss and Union Station, Flaming Lips, Gov’t Mule and many, many more!), ticket information and further details, visit Hangout Music Festival. Also read more at Meyer Muse and Discover Alabama Beaches.
Planning for the festival is easiest when you make your lodging reservations through Meyer Real Estate. Choose from the island’s largest number of houses and condos on or near the beach. Stay in Gulf Shores for easy festival access. Or get the fourth night FREE in Orange Beach, Fort Morgan or Perdido Key when using the promo code XMUS. (Limited shuttle service is being planned by the festival committee.)
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Monday, February 22nd, 2010
Do you love the beach area and enjoy seeing the properties and their wonderful views? There’s no need to wonder what they are like inside—you are invited to take a peek at some of the beautiful condos located in Perdido Key, Florida.
View eight properties in Perdido Key at the Tour of Homes on Tuesday, February 23.
Open houses are scheduled at five units for sale and three units available for vacation rentals. You’ll find yourself admiring the floorplans, décor and sights from units in Mediterranean, San Perdido, Windemere, Perdido Sun and Indigo. If you’ve driven past these buildings, you know how lovely they appear—and now is your chance to step inside and feel the luxury of living or vacationing in each of them.
The Tour of Homes is free and open to the public. All you need to do is pick up the brochure, available now, at any of the Meyer Real Estate offices in Gulf Shores, Fort Morgan or Perdido Key. The actual tour will be held between 1:00 and 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 23.
At each property, you will find a knowledgeable staff member to answer your questions regarding the unit, the area, real estate sales or vacation rentals. Plan now to do a little different type of exploring at the beach!
Learn how easy it is to buy or sell property or rent a vacation home along the Alabama/Florida Gulf Coast. For more than 40 years, trusted service has made Meyer Real Estate the respected choice for buying, selling and renting (vacation or long-term) in the Gulf Shores island area.
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Monday, February 8th, 2010
Three days of non-stop concerts on four stages at The Hangout Beach, Music & Arts Festival in Gulf Shores, Alabama, May 14-16, 2010.
The first major music fest to be held at the beach on Alabama’s Gulf Shores island is scheduled for May 14-16, 2010.
The four stages for The Hangout Beach, Music & Arts Festival will highlight some pretty terrific talent over the three-day event, with music playing non-stop from noon to 11 p.m. each of those days.
Some of the acts are still being finalized—the plan is to have more than 60 bands—but you are sure to find some favorites among this initial slate:
Zac Brown Band
John Legend
Alison Krauss and Union Station (featuring Jerry Douglas)
The Flaming Lips
The Black Crowes
Gov’t Mule
Michael Franti and Spearhead
Trey Anastasio and TAB
Rodrigo Y Gabriela
Blind Boys of Alabama
Ben Harper and Relentless 7
Matisyahu
Girl Talk
Roman Street
Guster
Brett Dennen
Kristy Lee
Keller Williams
Funky Meters
Jerry Jeff Walker
A.L.O.
The Whigs
Ray LaMontagne
Ozomatli
OK GO
Orianthi
Pnuma Trio
Black Joe Lewis and the Honey Bears
Toubab Krewe
Davy Knowles and Back Door Slam
El Cantador
Mat Hires
A.A. Bondy
North Mississippi All-stars
Rachel Goodrich
Moon Taxi
Public three-day passes cost $159. One-day passes may become available at a later date. For details on ticket purchases, as well as more bands and other to-be-announced activities, check out The Hangout Beach, Music & Arts Festival website.
Planning for the festival is easier when you make your lodging reservations through Meyer Real Estate. Choose from the island’s largest number of houses and condos on or near the beach. Stay in Gulf Shores for easy festival access. Or get the fourth night FREE in Orange Beach, Fort Morgan or Perdido Key when using the promo code XMUS.
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Friday, December 4th, 2009
CONGRATULATIONS to each of our twenty finalists in the
Meyer Real Estate 2009 Focus on the Coast beach photo contest!
OUR WINNING PHOTO! Submitted by Melanie Plum of Amory, Mississippi.
Our winning photo, decided by public vote, was submitted by Melanie Plum of Amory, Mississippi, who has been awarded a 3-night stay in a 2-bedroom gulf-front condo for spring 2010. The photo was taken by Blake McCollum, who is a family friend of Melanie’s and an art student at Mississippi State.
Upon being told the good news, an excited Melanie explained that the family was in the midst of a photo shoot, but this winning photo was a candid shot of the girls simply enjoying the warm July beach and their flowing, colorful costumes.
Congratulations to Melanie and everyone involved in this award-winning photograph!
We are also very pleased to name as Honorable Mentions our 1st, 2nd and 3rd places as voted by the public:
HONORABLE MENTION: 1st runner up. Submitted by Molly Canter of Murray, Kentucky.
HONORABLE MENTION: 2nd runner up. Submitted by Shellie Benson of Speer, Illinois.
HONORABLE MENTION: 3rd runner up. Submitted by Cheryl & Rusty May of Madison, Mississippi.
You can see all the Top 20 photos on our Facebook page.
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Wednesday, December 2nd, 2009
A young dolphin rescued in Gulf Shores, Alabama is healing under the care of experts in Gulfport, Mississippi.
While enjoying a beach walk the day following a storm, it is common to find an unusual shell, large clumps of drying seaweed, or sometimes a completely cleaned shoreline.
But on November 10, beach walkers on the island of Gulf Shores, Alabama happened upon something much bigger – and it was fortunate that they did.
It is assumed that the strong winds and waves from Tropical Storm Ida were responsible for separating a young bottlenose dolphin from his family. Found 150 yards from the shore, the 2-year-old, six-foot-four-inch, 190-lb. dolphin was in serious condition after being out of the water at least 4 hours. The walkers contacted the Marine Mammal Stranding Network for help. The MMSN then called for a dolphin ambulance from the Institute for Marine Mammal Studies in Gulfport, Mississippi.
A team of 20 at the institute has assisted with nursing the dolphin over the past three weeks. Although not completely out of the woods, he has shown marked improvement. After two weeks of being fed through a tube, he now will take fish from the staff and even play with his toys.
Returning him to his natural habitat is the goal. But finding his family may not be possible, and he may be too young to survive on his own. Training and assessments are ongoing, and the final decision on release will be made by the National Marine Fisheries Service.
To learn more about dolphins, visit the websites of Dolphinkind, Animal Planet and National Geographic.
For your next Gulf Shores-area beach vacation, consider the great variety of 1800+ accommodations and the STAR Treatment you’ll experience with Meyer Real Estate.
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