Gulf Shores, Ala – May 10, 2012 – The City of Gulf Shores will host its first S’mores on the Shore event of the season at 5:30 PM on Thursday, May 24 at the west end of the Gulf Shores Public Beach.

S’mores on the Shore will feature live music from Sugarcane Jane, campfires and of course all of the makings for s’mores. These family friendly events were introduced for the first time last summer and have quickly become a hit for vacationing families, as well as, those just looking for some free fun and excitement.

Bring your blankets, chairs, friends and family and join us as we kick back and relax on the beautiful, white sand of the Gulf Shores Public Beach.

For more information about S’mores on the Shore or any of the City of Gulf Shores’ events, contact the Special Events Division at 251-968-1171.

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Friday August 19th The City of Gulf Shores will be hosting a "Back to School Bash" featuring live music, s'mores and family fun.  The event begins at 5:00 p.m. at tower four on the public beach.

Gulf Shores, Ala – June 17, 2011 - If you are searching for some tropical fun this summer, look no further. Tuesday, June 21st, at 11:30 AM, the City of Gulf Shores Recreation and Cultural Affairs Department will host the Sizzlin’ Summertime Luau at the Adult Activity Center.

Be sure to bring your flip flops, hula skirts and friends and join us as we jump into summer with tropical games, music and fun for all Seniors. This event will feature a potluck meal, so feel free to cook up your favorite dish for everyone to enjoy.

Please RSVP to Sylvia Lamberth at 251-968-1434. For more information about all of our events, please contact the Special Events Division at 251-968-1172 or visit our website at www.gulfshoresal.gov.

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The much awaited City of Gulf Shores Outdoor and In Series is set to begin this Friday (April 29th) S'mores on the Shores.

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Blonde Johns Surf and Skate in Gulf Shores is hosting the Bama-Am Skim Contest and Free Clinic Saturday April 2nd and Sunday the 3rd.  On Saturday, riders can enjoy a free skim clinic and also ride with the pros in a session from 12:00-2:00..  Special guest include: Jason Wilson, Dave "Monster" Armstrong and Danny Rodriguez.  The skim contest is also sponsored by Alley Oop, Gorilla and will be held on Gulf Shores Public Beach on Sunday the 3rd beginning at 9:00am.  Registration is open now by signing up at Blonde Johns located at 200 Gulf Shores Parkway.  If you have any questions call:  251-948-2182

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Orange Beach Seeks Citizens to Serve for 2011

The City of Orange Beach elected officials are looking for citizens interested in serving on committees. In
an effort to notify the residents of Orange Beach of the many opportunities to serve, the following is a list
of the various boards and committees that will have openings in the coming year.

Board of Adjustment will have several vacancies. One vacancy in April and four vacancies in
September. This board meets once monthly to hear appeals from decisions of municipal
administrative officers relating to the application of municipal zoning regulations, to grant
variances and to authorize uses permitted on appeal. Appointments are made by the city council
and terms run for three years.

Planning Commission, a nine member board that provides planning, zoning and subdivision
controls for the city. The commission meets monthly on the 2nd Monday of each month. One
citizen will be needed to fill a vacancy in November. The term runs for six years and is a
mayor’s appointment.

Construction Board of Adjustment & Appeals will have three vacancies in October, two of
which are alternates, who vote if someone is absent. The board meets to hear appeals of
decisions and interpretations of the building official and consider variances of the technical codes.
The group meets when needed and terms run one year for alternates and two years for regular
members. Appointments are made by the governing body.

Employee’s Personnel Board is five member board with two vacancies in October. The board
serves in an advisory role to the mayor and personnel officer on problems concerning personnel
administration. The group meets when needed. Terms run four years. One appointment is made
by the mayor and one is a city council appointment.

Gulf Coast Healthcare Authority will have one vacancy in December. This eleven member
Joint Advisory Committee on Health Care was formed by the City of Orange Beach and the City
of Gulf Shores to study, report and make recommendations to each of the City Councils on
community health care needs and services. Appointments are made by the governing body and
terms are for four years.

Gulf Shores and Orange Beach Tourism a ten member board whose mission is to market the
Alabama Gulf Coast as a year-round destination, thus enhancing the economy and quality of life
for all residents. One term will expire in September and appointments are made by the governing
body.

Citizens Advisory Committees are volunteer committees formed to assist the City’s leaders and
departments in providing the highest quality of service to the citizens and guests of the City of
Orange Beach. The following are a list of the subcommittees which meet monthly:
o Administration / Ordinance-Policy Review
o Community Development: Building / Planning /
Environmental / Coastal Resources
o Public Safety – Police / Fire / Emergency Services
o Parks-Recreation (formerly referred to as the Citizens Recreation Advisory
Committee “CRAC”) / Special Events
o Transportation / Engineering (roads, infrastructure) / Public Works / Utilities
o Backcountry Trail
o Volunteer Corps

Individuals interested in serving or volunteering should submit a letter of interest and resume, including
contact information to Cathy Constantino, City Clerk, P. O. Box 458, Orange Beach, Alabama. Letters
and resumes may also be submitted via email to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . Please indicate
which board/committee you are interested in serving on, and if more than one, please number in order of
preference. The city will consider all applicants and possible candidates based on the requirements for
each respective board or committee. Any citizen can also become a member of the Orange Beach
Volunteer Corps and serve as a volunteer for many city events and activities. For more information,
contact the City Clerk’s Office at 251-981-6979.
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1/4/2011

GULF SHORES AND ORANGE BEACH, ALA. – According to early indicators, both Gulf Shores and Orange Beach Welcome Centers are seeing an increase in snowbird traffic as the centers set a new one-day record on January 3 with a combined total of 894 guests. This figure surpasses the previous records of 752 guests on January 2, 2010, and 760 individuals on January 2, 2009.

“We typically track the number of guests visiting our welcome centers on the first few days of each New Year,” said Mike Foster, vice-president of marketing for Gulf Shores & Orange Beach Tourism, which operates the two previously mentioned welcome centers. “Our snowbirds have just checked into their accommodations and stop by to see what’s new in the area, and we greatly value the opportunity to interact with this important group of visitors.”

Foster added that “these numbers will hopefully be a reflection of the upcoming snowbird season but we will have to wait for the official season totals to draw that conclusion. So far, these early numbers are encouraging, and we look forward to welcoming all of our northern friends back to the area.”

In appreciation of our northern guests, Gulf Shores & Orange Beach Tourism will be serving free coffee and cookies at its Gulf Shores and Orange Beach Welcome Centers from January 3 until February 28. The centers are open seven days a week from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., except on Saturday and Sunday when the centers open at 9 a.m.

For a complete list of upcoming events – including those of special interest to snowbirds, visit www.gulfshores.com or www.orangebeach.com, or call 251-968-7511.

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While most of the Gulf Shores accommodations come in the forms of vacation rentals, timeshares, and resorts, there are also a handful of hotels and motels for interested vacationers.  Gulf Shores hotels and motels are the best option for families and groups vacationing together who do not necessarily want to spend extra hard-earned cash on resort or luxury accommodations. Hotels are also a good idea if you decided on the vacation at the last minute; instead of paying in advance for a vacation rental home, you can check in and out without notice.

While there are not nearly as many of these as there are vacation rentals, resorts, and timeshares, families and groups who choose to stay in a hotel or inn can still find one close to the beach and all of the island's amenities. If activities and attractions are more important to you, your family, and your friends than the room you'll probably spend less than a quarter of your time in while you're on Pleasure Island, choose from the selection of cozy hotels, motels, and inns for an affordable island vacation.

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