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Eating • Exploring • Fun • Services • Shopping November 2013

Beachin’ Your guide to life on the Alabama Gulf Coast

A peek behind the lyrics

Frank Brown International Songwriters’ Festival

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About the Cover Mark Robinson got this photo of Danny Griego performing at the 2012 Frank Brown International Songwriter’s Festival. Griego performed at Rafter’s Restaurant & Sports Bar in Orange Beach.

ust as Beachin’ rolls in waves and basks in rays of Alabama’s Gulf Coast, the areas of Gulf Shores, Orange Beach and Fort Morgan inspire each issue with unique events, mouth-watering seafood and Southern dishes, Jessica Jones apparel to suit beach bums and country clubbers.

This guide to the Gulf Coast offers insight into local restaurants, nightlife, attractions and events that will ensure time well spent on Pleasure Island.

First and foremost, the humid subtropical climate and white-sand beaches provide an oasis for guests. Don flip-flops and Hawaiian shirts or just a bathing suit. Spend hours of tranquility against a crashing-ocean wave backdrop with a good book, umbrella drink, or a completely blank slate. Dig toes into grains of sand, collect sea mementos or build sandcastles with the kids. Take a refreshing dip or dive into water adventures like parasailing, jet skiing or surfing.

The area also offers family fun outings like the zoo, miniature golf, arcades, go carts, outlet, surf shop and boutique shopping. Whether you’re looking for a new cover-up or an evening gown, Pleasure Island’s got you covered. Souvenirs range from shot glasses to seashells — go ahead, make your friends jealous. Or let your inner child out to play with a day filled of bumper boats, foam machines, Tiki huts and waterfalls.

Or perhaps Pleasure Island provides playtime for you and your sweetheart. Golf the gorgeous shores of the Gulf of Mexico with lush greens, a golf cart and two cold glasses of sweet tea or head for some relaxation built for two with a trip to the spa for couples massages. Maybe a tandem bicycle ride by the beach or late night stroll on the boardwalk is more your style. Perhaps fine dining and dancing...nothing says “I love you” like cracking crab legs and whisking away for a salty-sea waltz.

Or, why not have it all? Rock out to beach-side concerts, get inspired at the Orange Beach Festival of Art, dig in at the Island’s annual Shrimp Festival and jump for moon pies with Mardi Gras goers.

Whatever your taste, leave the itinerary at home and let Beachin’ be your guide to Southern hospitality, sandy feet and memories that leave you craving your next opportunity to Beach-it.

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contents Frank Brown Songwriter’s Festival Who’s on the Island?

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Frank Brown International Songwriters’ Festival hits Gulf Coast venues

By Judy Smith Contributing writer

It takes a truly special soul to put emotions, thoughts and dreams into a lyrical piece of poetry set to music. The songwriter, the true master of the song, often gets overlooked by the high profile voices singing their words on the radio, but that is definitely not the case at the Frank Brown International Songwriters’ Festival, which takes place in various locales, including Perdido Key, Pensacola, Orange Beach and Gulf Shores. At the festival, due praise is given to those who write the songs that make the whole world sing. Named in honor of the night watchman of the Flora-Bama who held his post for 28 years until retiring at the age of 91, this fest seeks to honor the sweet spirit of this true gentleman and the noble craft of songwriting.

“As far as we are able to ascertain, we are the longest running songwriters’ festival in the nation,” said Lori Raisch, festival coordinator.

According to Raisch, the event began in 1984 as a last celebration of the summer season and a chance to help boost the slower business traffic that comes with the fall,

“When you hear the back story of a song, and then hear it performed by the author, you never hear that song in exactly the same way again regardless of who performs it.”

— Lori Raisch, festival coordinator but the primary focus of the fest has always been to celebrate the creator of the songs that can always take us back to a special place and time in our lives.

This 29th annual festival of music will be held Nov. 7-17 along the Gulf Coast with several events that are sure to please everyone. There will be events to help young song-

writers perfect the craft of the epic song, shows to feature some of the “up and coming” stars and songwriters, worship services and more. There are a variety of venues to fit exactly what you’re looking for, ranging from an intimate dining experience, to a family-friendly atmosphere, to a “listening room” environment, or even a gritty roadhouse.

This fest has it all.

“Guests can expect to be surprised,” Raisch said. “When most people hear a song on the radio, they assume that the artist wrote that song. Often times that is not the case. At FBISF, you get to meet the person behind the song.”

Raisch has been a part of running the festival since 2010, and she says she never walks away from a performance without a new appreciation for a particular song or writer.

“When you hear the back story of a song, and then hear it performed by the author, you never hear that song in exactly the same way again regardless of who performs it,” Raisch says.

This year, the festival will kick off on Nov. 7 with a special tribute to the late Larry Butler, Pensacola native and huge supporter of the fest. Butler has left a legacy in the music world, working with stars such as Kenny Rogers, Johnny Cash, Mac Davis, Debby Boone and many more.

This legendary producer and songwriter was the only Nashville producer to win the Grammy Award for “Producer of the Year.” Peggy Butler, Larry’s wife, will be the guest of honor, and the evening will feature some of Butler’s closest friends, including Dean Dillon, Keith Stegall and a host of other accomplished songwriters.

Other events include the Perdido Key Chamber Celebrity Golf tournament, which allows golfers the chance to play alongside guest songwriters and attend two songwriting seminars. At the site of Jimmy Buffett’s sister’s restaurant, Lulu’s at Homeport Marina, a youth seminar will feature the performance of six student songwriters and a panel of well-known artists and producers that will discuss the business side of songwriting. A full-day songwriting seminar on Nov. 16 will culminate with a song contest.

New this year is Songwriters for Autism Awareness, which takes place Nov. 13 at the Sunset Cork Room in Gulf Shores.

“A cadre of songwriters will perform, and the featured guest performer is Logan Blade,” Raisch said. Diagnosed with autism at the age of two, Blade is not able to fully communicate beyond yes or no questions, but it’s a different story when the music fills his soul.

“When you put a microphone in his hands, God has given him a voice through music,” Raisch said. “He has performed for 28 world leaders at the Parade of Nations. He

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There will be a full evening of music planned, featuring Blade and several other talented performers, including legendary songwriter Jim McBride. Another very special event will be held on Sundays during the festival at the Gospel stage after the Flora-Bama’s Worship at the Water Service.

“It is a lively and positive part of the festival that will also be a surprise for newcomers to the area,” Raisch said.

While one of the primary goals of the fest is to raise funds for the Frank Brown Foundation for Music, a nonprofit organization that raises money to supplement musical education in area schools as well as offering music scholarships, this celebration of music is a chance to turn the spotlight on the songwriter and to give these important engineers of the music industry a chance to shine. Writers, both new and seasoned, get the chance to swap stories and songs, mingle with other writers, and network with those in the industry. For Raisch, she loves the priceless, unplanned surprises best.

“One of my favorite things to see happen at the festival is the spontaneous performances that happen outside of the scheduled events,” Raisch said. “You see the writers pull up a circle of chairs and start swapping stories, laughing and picking. I have often wondered how many hit songs got their start here at the festival.”

Come share the experience of a song being born and celebrate the writers that have penned your favorite songs.

At this fun-filled musical celebration, there is sure to be lots of great collaborations and music that will be good for the soul. This festival is a culmination of devoted efforts to keep music alive along the Gulf Coast.

“We could not produce this event without the outpouring of support from our volunteers and area businesses,” Raisch said. “Through their generosity we are able to host a meal each day

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for the visiting songwriters — this is almost like a family reunion for them and one of their favorite parts of the whole experience. The event is sponsored by the Perdido Key Chamber of Commerce, the Gulf Shores/Orange Beach Tourism bureau and the Flora-Bama.”

For more information on all the exciting events planned for this year’s Frank Brown International Songwriters’ Festival, check out the official website of the fest at fbisf.com.

View the schedule of events for each day and read the biographies of songwriters scheduled for the fest. If you love music, this is one festival that you do not want to miss.

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What do you think might be left on your bucket list stood by him. The pressure finally got to when you’re 98 years old? Haddox “Sunny” Autrey told him and he had a major stroke. With no me he’d done about everything he’d set out to do. Now business, the mill could not survive, so MARK Sunny says he’s just looking forward to “free haircuts the family headed back to Pine Hill.

ROBINSON for life” from Wayne the Barber when he hits 100.

Sunny’s dad died after having another Sunny was born in Pine Hill in Wilcox County on stroke, and things got worse. Finally, his mom decided July 28, 1916. His dad owned and ran a sawmill and they would all move to Selma to be with other family. employed most everyone in town. His mom had babies, Sunny was unable to find a job in Selma, and having an cooked and kept a warm, loving home for the family. eye for a pretty little girl that lived next door who was Sunny had five brothers and five sisters. much too young for him, he headed to Miami, where “It was hard times for everyone back then, but dad he heard there was plenty of work, and where maybe fed the neighborhood,” he recalled. he could get that girl out of his head. He lived with his His home was a gathering place for all the children sister and found a job as a building inspector. in town. Growing up with all those After a year, he returned to Selma. brothers and sisters, they slept wherHis heart throb had turned 15 and ever they could find a spot. There he married her. Because of her age, was no inside plumbing, no refrigthe marriage was against the law, eration and no electricity. There were but back then, no one paid much no windows, only shutters, but he attention to it. Sunny went to work didn’t remember a mosquito probfor Freightline and became Selma’s lem. They bathed in Turkey Creek terminal manager. He also served as a winter and summer. fireman and delivered dry-cleaning.

Sunny went through sixth grade in The Depression was a time when a one-room schoolhouse, but didn’t folks would do anything to survive. go any further because the junior He even worked for the WPA and high and high school were in another also took a job as a night watchman. town and there was no transportaHe was drafted for WWII, but was tion to get there. During his last year deferred. in school, he walked about 4 miles Sunny worked for Freightline for to get there. Prior to that, he rode several years. Eventually, the Coman old mule and remembers the pany closed its Selma office, and he boys discovering there was a small and his family moved to Frieghtline’s knothole in one of the boards on the Birmingham location. Finally, the Haddox “Sunny” Autrey stage where the teacher paced as she company closed and he went to work lectured. Eventually the boys started for Bush Hog back in Selma. He was fighting over who had access to the knothole. The their terminal manager. After that, he became vice presiteacher heard the noise, and caught the boys and they dent of Leaseway, staying with them until he retired in got suspended from school, again.

1982 at the age of 65.

Sunny worked on a farm, at the sawmill or anywhere In 1975, the family had bought a small home in he could find work. Those were hard times and everyOrange Beach for $5,000. They loved the Island and one had to pitch in, but they were happy times, too. the beaches. About four years ago, Sunny’s wife was ill, Because the sawmill was alongside Turkey Creek, so they moved here permanently. His son, Larry, and sawdust would fall into the creek. There turned out to daughter, Linda, moved down with them, found work be a catfish weighing about 50 pounds that had grown and helped care for their parents. His wife recently fat eating the sawdust. They had a huge catfish fry and passed away after 70 wonderful years of marriage, three everyone in town came. The only problem was the fish children, eight grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, tasted like tar, a by-product of the sawdust, and most of and 13 great-great-grandchildren. the fish had to be thrown away.

Sunny was a member, a president and is now a lifeWhen the family’s business failed, they decided to time member of the Lions Club. He’s not a big drinker, shut down and move to Tallahassee, Fla. They sold but enjoys a George Dickel bourbon now and then. the mill, packed up most of the mill equipment and He plays almost any kind of string instrument and yet shipped it. Before he left, Sunny’s dad made sure that never had a lesson. each employee was given seven acres of land and Sunny’s education limitations never held him back. enough lumber to build a house. He believed in taking Linda told me, “He’s smart and mom was smart care of those who took care of you. even without the book learning, or a diploma to wave Arriving in Florida, the family set up the mill, cut around.” tons of lumber and sold it to a buyer who reneged on the sale. His dad paid his workers from his own pocket and tried to support those who had worked for him and

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'Autumn Serenade'

By Jessica Jones Editor As humidity takes a short break and cooler temperatures remind us that Thanksgiving is headed our way, a sense of giving and benevolence seems to sweep into hearts. In that vein, First Presbyterian Church of Gulf Shores will offer free admission to “Autumn Serenade” as a gift of gratitude in this approaching season of Thanksgiving, according to organizers.

First Presbyterian Church of Gulf Shores will present Bella Voce, a 30-voice women’s choral group from Mobile, on Nov. 10 at 3 p.m. with a reception afterward.

Joyce Sylvester, a member of Bella Voce of Mobile as well as its founder, shared some information about the inspiration behind, and music during, the concert.

“Being that we are in the autumn season that brings cooler weather outside and warmth inside, the music of ‘Autumn Serenade’ is warm melodically and familiar to the ear,” she revealed. “Selections include classics such as Mozart’s ‘Ave Verum,’ ‘Danny Boy,’ ‘Till There Was You,’ and a group of African-American Spirituals — one of which was arranged especially for Bella Voce by Alabama composer Ken Berg of the famous Birmingham Boy’s Choir.”

She offered some insight into the group behind the voices.

“We are all looking forward to ‘Autumn Serenade,’ our first full concert outside the Mobile area,” she said. “Bella Voce brings together women from Mobile and the Eastern Shore, of various occupations and from all walks of life, who love to sing. We share the common goal of bringing excellence in musical performance and educational outreach to our community.”

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tor Dr. Thomas L. Rowell, chairman of vocal studies at the University of South Alabama. “We are very blessed to have Dr. Rowell, who has been with us the past four years,” Sylvester said. “At the moment, Dr. Rowell is singing the role of Koko in Mobile Opera’s production of ‘The Mikado.’ Our assistant conductor is Gwinelle P. Allums, chorus director of First Baptist Church of Mobile.”

Sylvester said the warm holiday spirit won’t end with “Autumn Serenade.”

“Bella Voce celebrates its sixth year and seventh concert season with ‘Christmas Gift,’ our annual winter season concert Sunday, Dec. 8, 4 p.m. at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Mobile,” she noted. “We hope our Gulf Shores audience will enjoy ‘Autumn Serenade’ and that each individual will leave this concert uplifted and humming a familiar melody.”

First Presbyterian Church of Gulf Shores is located at 309 E. 21st Ave. For more information, call 251-968-5019 or 251-968-7720.

About Bella Voce

Mobile’s Premier Women’s Chorus, Bella Voce of Mobile, Inc., was founded by Joyce Sylvester. Its inaugural concert, entitled “Pearls,” was held before a standingroom-only audience Sept. 9, 2007 in the Laidlaw Recital Hall on the campus of the University of South Alabama.

Encompassing both Mobile and Baldwin counties, Bella Voce of Mobile gathers together in unity, with a blending of voices and hearts, talented women of diverse occupations and from all walks of life who love to sing.

Singing only classical music and focusing on excellence in interpretation and performance, the ensemble’s purpose is to provide cultural education and entertainment to the public as well as musical education and cultural enrichment to its members.

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Anthony Jones ... Well Worth A Visit!

Voted The Best Salon in Baldwin County in 2010

It was a beautiful summer morning when we left Fairhope, low humidity and not a cloud in the sky. We were on our way down to Orange Beach to check out a business that many of our friends have told us about, this Englishman who had opened a Hair Salon on the beach with his daughter Emma. My hair is very important to me and getting a good haircut is a must, and that is what Anthony Jones is known for and excellent hair color to boot.

We have both been very dissatisfied with the last few attempts on designing our hair to suit our lifestyles; most of the so called stylists did not take into consideration our age or understand that we both want to look great without a lot of fuss and bother.

The traffic was a bit heavy due to the summer visitors, but we arrived on time to this charming yellow and white beach house on the beach road with a fabulous view of the Gulf of Mexico. We were greeted warmly by Anthony and Emma and they ask us if we would like a cold drink or a glass of wine before he started making us beautiful.

Pam, my friend, went first since I was a little chicken after the last experiences. Anthony directed her to a styling chair and went on to explain the ten most important rules in designing a custom hairstyle to suit her. He first looked at her face shape and explained that there are five face shapes out there and told her her face shape was oval. The next was bone structure and head shape, after that was the type of her hair, the texture of her hair, then what sort of condition her hair was in, followed by the way the hair grows out of the head, plus cow licks, then her likes and dislikes and fashion. Wow! What a lot of things to get right.

So then Emma started with a relaxing shampoo and deep conditioning, then for the next 30 minutes Anthony’s hands were a sea of motion, lastly a quick blow dry with hardly any fuss and presto she was finished! She was so happy and she could not believe the difference in her hair.

Now it was my turn, my hair especially in the summer

gets very frizzy and dry; I have tried everything out there for my hair with no success! Anthony explained that commercial hair products are made different to professional hair products. Commercial shampoos are made of mild detergent and the conditioners are based on petroleum oil. Where professional hair products are pure and natural and give back to the hair, he also went on to say that we should all wash our hair every day and condition our hair the same.

Anthony explained that at all times our hair has to have at least 8% moisture in it the same as our skin, we should treat our hair the same way as we treat our skin, by moisturizing it every day which made a lot of sense to me, since the last stylist told me not to wash my hair every day because in her mind it would dry it out.

Anthony explained to me that yes using some drug store products would dry your hair out if washed daily. After we went through the ten rules, he took me to the shampoo area and treated me to the best shampoo and conditioning my hair had ever had.

While shampooing, Emma explained to me what I should do in the morning in the shower, again stressing no over-the-counter hair products, that’s why my hair is dry and frizzy. After shampooing and before conditioning, towel blot the hair because the hair is porous like a sponge, putting any conditioner on one’s hair when it is full of water will not go into the hair itself, so blot it first then apply the product and leave it in while you are washing yourself.

Then before you leave the shower, rinse and count up to 10 slowly and stop, just rinse the excess and no more.

After she explained to me the hows & whys, I understood. They are like hair doctors, if we listen and do what they says it works!

Anthony has his own line of products and everything he used on me was his and believe me the stuff works. The cut he gave me was wonderful; I walked out a new woman and so did Pam, no more frizzes! Oh, by the way he used a great product before he dried my hair called “POTION.” It is a gel with a lot of healing features with body, fabulous! I bought a bottle. Anyway our cuts cost us $40 each, best money we ever spent and yes we are definitely going back. He is a true professional.

Well worth a visit!

Anthony’s Salon is on the beach road in Orange Beach; their phone number is 251-974-1514.

Please say we sent you!

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It’s hard to believe it’s November already. Weather is great this time of the year. The chance of larger storms is less, and specks are in the creeks.

If you’re tired of catching, maybe go hog hunting instead. There are lots of things in our area to keep people busy. But if you prefer to stay with fishing, here’s some advice.

Specks are in the creeks, as they are every year.

Some move in a little sooner than November, but most wait until the lower temperatures at night send them to the lower ends of Eastern Shore creeks.

Specks don’t like water temperatures to drop below 65 degrees, so they move into fresh water areas to stay warmer.

The salt water in the bays moves up the creeks and rivers as tides come in. Salt water stays on the bottom and in deeper pools all over the freshwater waterways. The creeks stay a constant temperature at or a little above 65 degrees. This tends to gang up the fish and aids in locating them.

Most people can find trout in colder weather, but a huge number of fisherman have a hard time fishing slow enough to catch winter trout. It makes no matter if you use plastics, live shrimp, live bait fish, or other artificial baits; you have to go slow. Keep a tight line and try to feel the bight.

On warm, sunny days, go to the lower ends of the creeks and fish the edges of channels and flats.

Again, even if you pop corks, leave the baits in place a little longer than usual. I fish the east side and north end of Mobile Bay. In the delta, the birds will help you locate schools of trout, and will also help in Weeks Bay. The only drawback I know of in Weeks Bay is its lack of depth, combined with the good number of stumps and other snags in the Bay that will bring havoc on fiberglass boats. Aluminum boats will bounce off stumps, but the foot and lower unit of your motor could be damaged. Go slow with your boat as well as with your bait.

If you fish the Delta and have buck withdrawal fever, then you could gain a little relief by taking a rifle along with you in the boat, remembering to keep it unloaded and secured as well as dry until you enter an area where there may be some hogs. I

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use a single shot 308 or 45.70. They both hit hard, and more often than not, they drop in their tracks.

The mud is deep and getting stuck in it is no picnic. In the lower Delta, you may use any size or caliber that is legal at any time of the year during the seasons for squirrel, rabbit, quail, duck, deer, etc.

This time of the year will also produce some great red fish limits. Fish them with live shrimp, plastics and any other artificial bait. Not so slow this time — Red fish do well in colder weather and brackish water. Fish as you do in warmer days. You may even find a few late flounder but don’t count on them.

If you choose to try the south end of Mobile Bay, I would first go to the Dixey Bar. I’d set anchor in deeper water up current from the sand bay during an outgoing tide. I’d then cast my bait as far from the boat as possible.

Then just get relaxed and wait for a bite. Bull red fish do travel the Bar in cold water and will bite cut bait as there will be very few bait fish around there this time of the year. The fresh cut mullet will set a scent or chum line.

Try to release any large red fish that you catch, as they are the future of Alabama’s red fish population. If it stays warm a little while, you may even catch some cobia out around the ships anchoring area south of the Light House. The Light House and the close-in rigs will have white trout on them, as well.

Use cull bait, dead shrimp or some cut up gulp baits on the bottom.

All and all, this month will be a good month for fish — baring big rain events and seriously cold weather. There’s not much traffic on the water, so you may have it to yourself. As a result, fewer toe boats stick around. Stay safe and know the game and fish laws. They really are good for the future of our wildlife. Plus, if you get caught with illegal fish or game, you give up the wildlife, so you don’t get to eat it and you’ll pay a serious fine. You may even have to give up your license.

I hope you have some great days on the water and are successful on your trip. Call if I can help, 251-550-5418.

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Reel Fishing, Reel Fun.

Trips from $65/person 251.981.FISH 800.806.7889

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By Theresa Corbin Contributing writer The sooner you can get the food from the ground or the water to the table, the better the taste and texture.

This is a major principle of the farmto-table movement that is now in full swing across the country. Many now strive to cut out the middle men, the large scale produce thousands of miles away, and take the time to find people who grow, harvest, or fish for food locally. Knowing where your food has been, from the farm to your table, is the essence of the farm-totable movement. And only one more factor, buying only locally produced food, makes a loca-vore.

So for those with loca-vore tendencies, for those who are part of the farm-totable movement, or

for those who just have a passion for high quality, fresh food, Foley and surrounding areas now have more options to offer. The Coastal Alabama Farmers and Fishermen’s Market cut its ribbon and officially opened for business on Oct. 8. According to a news release, “The market will showcase the bounty of the coast and encourage sustainable food sources for eating local. The slogan for the market is 'changing the health of our community one market day at a time.’”

Near Wolf Bay Lodge, located off Baldwin County 20 in Foley, Coastal Alabama Farmers and Fishermen’s Market is providing the coastal region with the bounties of the area, from the freshest seafood to all locally grown produce. The market is open seasonally and offers each season’s choicest harvest and catch. It also affords the consumer the opportunity to talk to the producers about their growing, harvesting, or fishing methods.

The official website, coastalalabamamarket.com, explains why buying local is better.

“Why is local food better?

Not just the fact that you

are supporting the agricultural community in our area, pumping money back into the local economy and sustaining the food source, but because you will know where it comes from and how it was grown. It will be the freshest, tastiest and healthiest,” the web The fall market will run through Nov. 23. It is open three days a week on Tuesdays and Fridays from 3 to 7 p.m. and Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The Farmers and Fishermen’s Market is “committed to Baldwin County’s community and agriculture.

It is our mission to promote healthy foods from the bounty of the Gulf Coast and make them readily available to our neighbors from all over the area. Our vendors, local farmers and fishermen, will ensure you have fresh, high quality produce, organic beef, seafood and other delicious foods to bring home to your family or commercial establishment. Our comfortable, covered facility is open year-round, rain or shine,” according to coastalalabamamarket.com.

Some of the fall season’s harvest offered at the Market includes the freshest shrimp and crab, organic beef, herbs, fresh local fruits and vegetables, honey and handmade soap, high quality fresh baked goods, including some gluten-free items. The market will also offer locally grown plants, flowers, crafts and cooking demonstrations. Bring cash or credit card, some vendors accept credit cards and others are cash only, but an ATM is located on site for shoppers’ convenience.

Plan a trip to the Market for the fresh fall fare. The winter 2013 and spring 2014 market season schedules will soon be announced. For more information call 251-943-1545, or visit the Market’s website, coastalalabamamarket.com.

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Adventure Island mini golf & more 251-974-1500, AdventureIsland.com 24559 Perdido Blvd., Orange Beach

Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo

251-968-5732, AlabamaGulfCoastZoo.com Alabama Highway 59 S.

Baldwin County Heritage Museum 25521 US Hwy 98 E., Elberta 251-986-8375 Email: bchm@gulftel.com

Gulf Shores Beaches-Lagoon Pass (2.9 miles west of Alabama Highway 59)

State Park Pavilion

(6 miles east of Alabama Highway 59) Orange Beach (Alabama Highway 182 at Alabama Highway 161)

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251-943-1818, FoleyRailroadMuseum.com 125 E. Laurel Ave., Foley

Historic Fort Morgan

251-540-7125 22 miles west on Alabama Highway 180 from Alabama Highway 59

Orange Beach Indian & Sea Museum 251-981-6039, OBParksAndRec.com 25805 John Snook Dr.

Pirate Island Adventure Golf

251-968-GOLF, PiratesIslandGolf.com Alabama Highway 59 just north of Intracoastal Waterway Bridge

South Baldwin Community Theatre

Bird of Paradise Biplane Rides

251-968-6721, SBCT.biz 2022 W. Second St.

Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge

251-968-8111, GulfShoresTrack.com Alabama Highway 59 just north of Intracoastal Waterway Bridge

Ferris Wheel at The Wharf

251-948-2106, WatervilleUSA.com Alabama Highway 59 S.

866-MUST-FLY, 866MustFly.com Jack Edwards Airport

540-7720, FWS.gov/BonSecour 7.5 miles west on Alabama Highway 180 from Alabama Highway 59 251-224-1000, alwharf.com 4550 Main St., Orange Beach

Gulf Shores Museum

251-968-1463, GulfShoresAl.gov 244 W. 19th Ave.

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*See our Web site for ongoing, club and exercise events, church listings, dining guide, marinas and golf courses — GulfCoastNewsToday.com **For updated calendar items, also see The Islander newspaper.

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Crazy Sista Beach Party

Nov. 1-3 $50 general admission; $100 VIP tickets (includes a goody bag and ticket) LuLu’s Homeport Marina, Gulf Shores Enjoy music, brews and more at the inaugural Crazy Sista Beach Party at LuLu’s. In as effort to launch the Crazy Sista Brand, including LuLu’s Crazy Sista craft beer, the restaurant is set to present a variety of musical performers. Additionally, the weekend will serve as a fundraiser for the LuLu’s Love Fund, a charitable effort created by Lucy Buffett in 2006 to support the under-funded Baldwin County Public School System’s art programs.

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Great Gulfcoast Arts Festival

Nov. 1-3 Free Seville Square, downtown Pensacola The three-day, juried art show draws more than 200 of the nation’s best painters, potters, sculptors, jewelers, graphic artists, craftsmen and other artists. The Festival features entertainment throughout the weekend, great music on the Main Stage, dance and more on the Parrish Performing Arts Stage. The Children’s Stage features local performing arts, dance and music groups.

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Xtreme Obstacle Challenge

7:30 a.m.-6 p.m., Nov. 2 The Wharf, Orange Beach Participate in more than 25 obstacles over a 5K course.

The experience is designed to be not only fun, but also a true test of your determination and strategy. Join the competitive waves for a chance at the $2,500 purse.

Bring your friends, spectators are always free.

There will be a post-race party with food, drink and live entertainment! Costumes are encouraged and prizes will be awarded! alwharf.com

Baldwin Bicycle Fest featuring Le Tour De Foley

8 a.m., Nov. 2 $40 Ride fee, $10 Fun ride Foley Heritage Park Bike Safety Rodeo, Bike Parade, Bike Maintenance Clinic, Free Pedicab Rides, Kid’s Fun Zone, Alternative Cycles on Display, “Bikes on Brats” BRATS demo, Police Bike Patrol, Tikes on Bikes Pre-school Zone, Yoga for Cyclists Demo, Vintage Tweed Ride, Alabama Bike Riding Laws Speaker, Vendor Expo.

Pre-Register at BaldwinBicycleFest.com or Active.com

5th Annual Rummage and Arts & Crafts Sale

8 a.m.-2 p.m., Nov. 2 Free admission Orange Beach United Methodist Church, 28751 Canal Road, Orange Beach 251-981-6751 or OrangeBeachUMC.org

The 5th Annual “Harvest-A Festival of Gifts”

9 a.m.-3 p.m., Nov. 2 Gulf Shores United Methodist, 1900 Gulf Shores Pkwy., Gulf Shores The festival is proud to showcase original works by local artists and craftsmen with proceeds from the event benefiting the Gulf Shores United Methodist Church Mother’s Day Out and Preschool Ministry 251-968-4328 or GulfShoresUMC.org/Children

The Red, White and Brown Ball

6-10 p.m., Nov.2 $50 Advance purchase only The Estuarium at The Dauphin Island Sea Lab, 101 Bienville Blvd., Dauphin Island In tribute to the red, white and brown shrimp found in Alabama Gulf waters, the evening will be a celebration of Gulf Shrimp and all the natural beauty Dauphin Island has to offer. Guests will sample and compare the three varieties of Gulf Shrimp and enjoy a tasting menu of award-winning shrimp recipes prepared by the chefs who will also teach guests how to make these recipes at home.

251-861-7500 or SeafoodScience.EventBrite.com

Skin Games and Hole in One Tournaments 12:30 p.m., Nov. 3 $29 non-members, $12.50 members The Orange Beach Golf Center, 4700 Easy St., Orange Beach The City of Orange Beach Golf Center is very excited to bring back the Skins Games and Hole in One Tournaments held the first Sunday of every month.

This season, the fun will also include a closet to the pin competition. Tee time is 1:30 p.m. and the complimentary hot dog lunch begins at 12:30 p.m.

There is a $250 hole in one prize. Each hole is an opportunity to win $250.

251-981-GOLF (4653)

UWF Department of Music’s Fall Chamber Music Recitals 12 p.m., Nov. 6 Free Old Christ Church, Historic Downtown Pensacola, Fla. “Mostly Baroque,” The University of West Florida

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Department of Music will present an afternoon of chamber music on the first Wednesday of the fall months. Open to the public.

850-474-2147

Frank Brown International Songwriters’ Festival

Nov. 7-17 Perdido Key, Pensacola, Orange Beach and Gulf Shores venues During this festival, Grammy Award winning songwriters and nearly 200 up and coming stars of tomorrow will come out into the spotlight to perform original songs.

6th Annual Gulf Coast Oyster Cook-off

11 a.m., Nov. 9 Free; tasting tickets will be sold at the event for $2 each The Hangout, Gulf Shores Executive Chef John Hamme and Sous Chef Brandon Burlson will be competing in this year’s Gulf Coast Oyster Cook-off. The Hangout, along with Alabama Gulf Seafood, will host the 6th Annual Gulf Coast Oyster Cook-off.

LSU Tigers vs Alabama Crimson Tide

Nov. 9 The Wharf, Orange Beach Watch the LSU Tigers and the Alabama Crimson Tide showdown live from Tuscaloosa on one of The Wharf’s over 100 screens at many of the great bars and restaurants. Grab a drink or a bite to eat before, and then, stick around for live entertainment and great food and drink specials afterwards. alwharf.com

Mary Chapin Carpenter and Shawn Colvin concert

8 p.m., Nov. 9 $34.50 Saenger Theater, 118 South Palafox Place, Pensacola, Fla.

Baldwin County Heritage Museum Veteran’s Day Program

2-4 p.m., Nov. 10 Baldwin County Heritage Museum, 25521 U.S. Highway 98, Elberta WWI and WWII Baldwin County Memories. Presentation of Colors at 2 p.m. Introduction of Attending Veterans.

Light refreshments.

Bella Voce’s “Autumn Serenade” 3 p.m., Nov. 10

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Free First Presbyterian Church of Gulf Shores, 309 E. 21st Ave., Gulf Shores Mobile’s Premier Women’s Chorus, Bella Voce of Mobile, Inc., was founded by Joyce Sylvester. Singing only classical music and focusing on excellence in interpretation and performance, the ensemble’s purpose is to provide cultural education and entertainment to the public as well as musical education and cultural enrichment to its members. Please join us and bring a friend.

251-968-5019 or 251-968-7720

Girl’s Night Out

Nov. 15 Free The Wharf, Orange Beach Ladies sign in at the Ferris wheel, where they will receive a swag bag, a detailed list of merchant offers and a Punch Card. From there, the ladies will peruse the property and enjoy the special offers created for this event only. A big draw will be the Grand Prize (details to come). Ladies will be eligible to win only if they visit every participating merchant and get their card punched.

The winner will be selected at 9 p.m. (winner need not be present to win) when the ladies gather at the Boat Bar to end the event.

Season of Joy: Spectra

Nov. 16 and throughout the season Free Main St., The Wharf, Orange Beach Watch Spectra “Season of Joy” an all new Spectra show just in time for the Christmas season starting Nov. 16.

Enjoy nightly shows on Main Street. alwharf.com

Holiday Ice Skating

11 a.m.-11 p.m., Nov. 22 Continued through season Marlin Circle, The Wharf, Orange Beach alwharf.com

Thanksgiving Buffet at the Beach

11 a.m.-3 p.m., Nov. 28 Starts at $26.95 adults, $13.50 children Perdido Beach Resort, Orange Beach The Thanksgiving Buffet at Perdido Beach Resort is an annual tradition and the official start of the holiday season for many of our regular guests and local residents. Stay with us or simply enjoy the grand buffet, which features traditional holiday fare such as roast turkey, steamship round, Creole coq au vin and braised short ribs. For reservations or to reserve a private dining room, call 251-981-9811 ext. 103 or concierge@perdidobeachresort.com.

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UWF Department of Music’s “Celebrate the Season”

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Photos with Santa

4-8 p.m., Nov. 29 Suite G-107 at The Wharf, Orange Beach Santa will be set up for photos with the public.

Iron Bowl: Alabama Crimson Tide vs Auburn Tigers

Nov. 30 The Wharf, Orange Beach Join the party at The Wharf! Grab a drink or a bite to eat before the game. The, watch the Crimson Tide and the Tigers face off on one of The Wharf’s over 100 screens at many great bars and restaurants. After the game, stick around for live entertainment and great food and drink specials. alwharf.com

12 p.m., Dec. 4 Free Old Christ Church, Historic Downtown Pensacola, Fla. The University of West Florida Department of Music will present an afternoon of chamber music on the first Wednesday of the fall months. Open to the public.

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Classical Christmas Concert

7 p.m., Dec. 5 Summerdale Municipal Complex Presented by Marjorie Younce Snook Public Library

City of Gulf Shores Christmas Parade Dec. 6 Downtown Gulf Shores

Pinnacle 14 Cinemas

Hwy. 59, just north of the Canal Bridge • Gulf Shores Action becomes motion. Sound becomes motion.

Scenes become motion.

LIVE METROPOLITAN OPERA

An experience you won’t soon forget.

Fathom Events brings the best in one-night and limited-run events, like operas, comedy, Broadway productions, concerts and sports, right to your local movie theater.

• Video Arcade • 100% digital projection • Wall to wall screens • Dolby Digital surround sound • 3D capable in 5 theatres • True stadium seating

• 4 feet between rows • 2 party rooms • Full service Concession pretzels, pizza, hot dogs, cheese sticks, chicken fingers, and funnel cakes

• Discount Movie Tickets for Senior Citizens and children (all day), and Students and Military after 6pm.

• On-line ticketing thru • Moviegoer rewards club • Gift Cards available

251-923-0100 • www.cobbtheatres.com

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251-981-6979 (City Hall) (Mon.-Fri. 8am-5pm)

251-980-INFO (City Infoline) 251-981-SURF Daily Beach Report www.cityoforangebeach.com

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which is being seen daily around the world

Frequently Asked Questions 1) Tents (no larger than a 10x10 ft.) are allowed on the beach, but they have to be placed behind (North of) the designated sign marker post and should be removed before night.

Tents cannot be placed between the sign post and the Gulf of Mexico. This is for designated emergency and safety access.

2) Pets are not allowed on the beach on the Gulf of Mexico or surrounding islands (Robinson, Bird, Walker). However they are allowed at the designated city Dog Park on Canal Rd. (Hwy 180) next to Sportsman Marina. All dogs should remain on a leash within the city limits.

3) Glass in any form (bottle, cup, container, etc.) is strictly prohibited on our beaches and islands.

4) A yellow or green flag posted along gulf beaches means to use caution while swimming in the gulf waters and is permitted.

A red flag means danger and one should not swim in the waters.

Double red flags mean that swimming in the waters is prohibited by law.

Purple means WARNING! A jellyfish or other marine threat.

5) All trails and parks are free and open from daylight to dusk 7 days a week.

6) Fires or flames are strictly prohibited on the beach. This includes grills, tiki-torches, lanterns, open fire pits, candles, fireworks, etc.

7) Jet skis, boats, and any other motorized vessels, are prohibited from launching along the gulf front beaches.

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You’ll love our greens.

9 Hole Par 3 Course Open to the Public Tee times not required

Lighted Driving Range Covered mats • Practice bunker

Daily Green Fees: $15.00 to walk 9 $20.00 to ride 9

Play all day for $30.00 Membership & Lessons Available

(251) 981-GOLF/4653 • 4700 Easy Street (off Canal Road)

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Winding through thousands of acres of natural habitat is the Hugh S. Branyon Backcountry Trail. Come discover the beauty and diversity of over 10 miles of 6 paved trails and 6 distinct ecosystems that make up this multi-purpose trail.

• New boulder park for kids • Eco-tours • Geo-caching fun for the family • Butterfly Garden • Screened pavilion • Wildlife sightings • Miles of trails for walking, running and biking

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Coastal Arts Center of Orange Beach

www.coastalartscenter.com • 251.981.2787

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Gallery Hours: M-F 10am-4pm Sat. 10am-2pm

Hand-building • Wheel-Throwing Paint Your Own Pottery

Make Your Own Glass!

Tues.-Fri. 9am-3pm; Sat. 10am-2pm

By Appointment

Experience hands-on glass blowing at Alabama's only public access hot glass studio.

Prices From $25 - $50

Pumpkins! $

30 and up

Shipping Available

Light Up The Arts December 6, 2013 OPEN HOUSE 5pm - 8pm Part of the Alabama Coastal Christmas Experience!

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'Leave It All Alone'

By Clayton Wallace

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ost people along the Alabama Gulf Coast know Dan Farmer. You may not know him by name, but as the owner of the TCBY frozen yogurt franchise in Gulf Shores, “Dan the Yogurt Man” has served almost everyone on the island at one point or another.

While Farmer’s affiliation with TCBY is well-known, what’s not well known is that he’s been a poet and a songwriter most of his life.

“Poetry — and to a lesser extent songwriting — has always given me a release,” he said. “It’s a way for me to put my feelings into words that help make sense of it all.”

Soon, Farmer has hopes people will know him for his songwriting skills as well as they know him for his yogurt.

He’s signed a contract that will soon have one of his songs on an album by country music artist Marty McIntosh.

According to Farmer, around eight or nine years ago — he’s not exactly sure when it was — he was driving home one day from the TCBY on Highway 59 to his home on the south shore of Little Lagoon when the words and music for a song hit him out of the blue. He said he had recently gone through a divorce, had been working long hours and was asking himself what his future might hold. He said the words “leave it all alone” kept coming back to him and he began to hum.

“I was driving, and all of a sudden I had a melody popping in my head and it was like the entire song just came at me all at once,” he said. “I was writing words down on Post-It notes and sticking them everywhere in the truck.”

Traffic lights are a necessary evil in Gulf Shores, and nobody likes being stopped by one, but Farmer said he was overjoyed when he had to stop at several during this fateful trip to his house.

“I was scribbling things down at the stoplights, and even had a couple of cars behind me start honking their horns

Gulf Shores businessman Dan Farmer, middle, scored the starring role in a music video of a song he wrote called “I’ll Just Leave it All Alone” that was recorded by Country music artist Marty McIntosh, left, and recently released on YouTube.

In the photo above, McIntosh and Farmer discuss technical aspects of the video shoot with director Destyn Patera. when I wasn’t moving fast enough when the light turned green,” he said.

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By the time he arrived at his house, Farmer said he had the lyrics of “I’ll Just Leave it all Alone” completed, and went straight upstairs to work out the music on his guitar.

“I was proud of the song, and through the years I would play it for friends and family,” he said. “Everyone said it was a pretty good song, but I never thought it would go any farther than that.”

That changed a few months ago when Farmer found out he had a new neighbor.

“There are a bunch of rental houses in my neighborhood, and I usually see people move in and out several times a year. I saw Marty and his wife move in a couple of houses down, but I never made an attempt to become overly friendly with them because most people just stay a couple of months and leave,” he said.

However as time wore on, Farmer said he saw that McIntosh was really cleaning up the place and looked like they may stick around for longer than the usual neighbors. “I began to wave at them when I would see them in the yard. Before too long, another neighbor told me that Marty was a country

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music artist that had moved here from Nashville and was working on a new album,” he said. “I began to wonder if he might be interested in my song and thought it might be worth a shot to play it for him and see what he thought.”

One day Farmer asked McIntosh if he would be interested in hearing his song, and McIntosh said he was always interested in new material.

“I get people all the time ask me to listen to songs,” McIntosh said. “I’ll usually give them a listen and then move on. But when Dan played his song for me, I knew I was listening to something I wanted for my new album.”

McIntosh and Farmer set the wheels in motion and had Stonewall Studios in Nashville record the instrumentals, while McIntosh recorded the lead vocals in a studio in Pensacola.

“I couldn’t believe what my little song sounded like,” Farmer said. “I may be biased, but I think it sounds as good as anything on country music radio.”

Along with having the song recorded, Farmer had another thrill in his long musical ride Labor Day weekend.

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and they shot a music video of the song featuring many of the local landmarks here in Gulf Shores and Orange Beach,” Farmer said. “I was shocked when Marty told me he thought I would be the perfect person to play the lead in the video.”

According to Farmer, the video tells the story of a man who just about hits rock bottom, and then begins to leave all his bad luck behind and ends with his riding off into the sunset with a new convertible – donated for the day by Darren Carlisle and Southern Chevrolet in Foley — and a new girl.

The video was recently uploaded to YouTube, according to Farmer, and has already received several hundred hits. To view the video and listen to the song, go to YouTube and search for “I’ll Just Leave it All Alone.”

Asked if he thought he would leave TCBY and Gulf Shores alone if the song becomes a hit, Farmer just chuckled. “Why would I want to leave any of this alone? I’m in paradise right here,” he said. “I’d just be tickled to death if I could open up my mailbox each month and have a $50 royalty check in there.”

Xtreme Obstacle Challenge on course for Nov. 2 Submitted by The Wharf • Visit xtremeobstaclechallenge.com/Events/Alabama.aspx for more information or to register for the race.

General Info The Xtreme Obstacle Challenge event will take place from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Nov. 2 and features more than 25 obstacles with outlandish challenges that are tough but fun. The experience is designed to be not only fun, but a true test of athlete's determination and strategy.

Join the competitive waves for a chance at the $2,500 purse. Bring friends, as spectators are always free.

Race distance is 5k, or 3.1 miles. The Xtreme Obstacle Challenge utilizes a time-trial type start.

Participants select a 30 minute start window when entering. Within that start window, participants will seed themselves and will be launched onto the course at the rate of 8-15 participants per minute. Starts are 7:30 to 8:15 am.; Xtreme Fun Start Times are 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Xtreme Bling All participants receive an Xtreme T-shirt, food and drink coupons. Finishers also receive an Xtreme bandana and Xtreme Finisher Medal.

Entry Fees $110 on race day

$95 through Nov.1 $12 insurance

fee

$10 competitive

start

NO refunds

Xtreme Party & Awards Hang out after the race for food, drinks, and live entertainment.

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Bountiful Harvest

Photos submitted by the Coastal Photography Club.

For more information contact Capt. Mark Robinson at 251-540-7463 or Margret Hildreth at 850-457-8656.

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Sporting events build Gulf tourism Xtreme Obstacle Challenge, SEC and NAIA soccer to kick-off at the beach Submitted

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onsider it a sports fantasy for the ages, akin to ‘Field of Dreams’ and ‘The Natural.’ A fledgling sports team is formed at the onset of our worldwide financial crisis and the ensuing recession. It survives a potentially disastrous blow to the tourism industry three years later, in the form of the Gulf’s worst oil spill.

When the Gulf Shores/Orange Beach Sports Commission formed six years ago the group took credit for generating 12,000 annual visitor room nights to the tune of $3.4 million of direct spending from those out of town guests.

The tally this year will be about a ten-fold increase of those figures.

With 2014 poised for another impressive jump.

Through August, the sports tourism take had already blown past total sales figures from all of 2012 ... with some of the largest sports events of the year remaining. Among those are SEC and national collegiate soccer championships and the Thanksgiving-weekend half marathon. The commission estimates total bookings generated through its sports marketing efforts at 67,761 room nights so far in 2013.

Origins: Scrapping for position, doing “whatever it takes”

The commission (GSOBSC) was formed in 2007 by its parent Alabama Gulf Coast Convention & Visitors Bureau with a goal to specifically target the organized sports event market.

That first year the group was credited with organizing, or partnering in, 27 separate events. Total hosted events his year will approach 100.

With a visitor return rate of 75 to 80 percent from those first-time guests, exponential rates of growth may be expected for years to come. And new high-profile events continue to come.

Spearheading the sports commission from its outset has been 11-year Gulf Tourism veteran and Vice President of Sales Beth Gendler.

To what does she attribute the nonstop growth in the region’s sports events market?

“We’re scrappy,” Gendler replied in true sports underdog jargon. “With our small staff and frugal budget, we scrap for every win. We care deeply about every organization’s event experience while with us here on the Gulf Coast and we particularly care about the experience enjoyed by every individual participant and their family members. Hospitality goes hand-in-hand with first-class sports venues and professional event organization.”

While many visitors may not consider the Gulf Coast’s sugar white sand beaches, emerald green ocean waters and southern hospi-

tality to qualify the region in an underdog role for any tourism sector, one must consider the competitiveness of the sports marketing business on a national scale. Baldwin County does not exactly possess the venue infrastructure of a major metropolitan market, nor the major college athletic facilities which so often attract and retain national events.

Gendler expounds, “We’re good stewards of our members’ and sponsors’ investment. People don’t see behind the scenes, what goes into making every event and every participant’s visit here special ... to the point they will want to return to visit us again, whether or not it’s as a participant in an organized event.”

“Our staff takes home project work, crafting table placements or decorations. Our staff is home after hours sewing table runners. The cities’ staffs work late nights and early mornings to keep the facilities in great shape each day for play and spectators. One of our employees’ mother sews up ripped game uniforms of youth tournament teams.

I’ve spent many late nights spray painting pine cones (for banquet table decorations),” she laughs. “Or serving up food at our welcome banquets. Whatever it takes to make these teams’ and organizations’ visit memorable, special, so they want to return to see us again.”

“That’s what I mean by “scrappy.”

Whatever it takes.”

“What’s great for us is these sports tournaments expose our area to so many new people, many of whom may never have made plans on their own to visit, and we know 75 to

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80 percent of these first-time visitors will return in the future.”

Besides being scrappy, smart and savvy, Gendler is quick with a laugh and easy to like, with her Midwest friendliness. An Indiana native, she came up through the hospitality ranks with corporate Marriott before settling here on the Gulf Coast.

Gendler and her GSOBT colleagues attribute the region’s growth in the sports market to the enthusiastic participation and ongoing facility development by its partner municipalities, the twin coastal cities of Gulf Shores and Orange Beach.

Gendler explained, “Our number one contributor to success has been the cities, our sponsors, and those relationships. The cities have continued creating and expanding incredible facilities. Our growth has emerged, and is likely to continue, through development of multi-use fields and facilities. That’s all, of course, a matter of money, and land.”

Facility expansion of the indoor variety will fuel growth, too.

“When the new convention center is built (at Gulf State Park), given that it will have a decent size exhibit area, that gives us further flexibility to bring in basketball, indoor volleyball, gymnastic and cheerleading competition. Cheerleading could be huge here,” she said. “We already make great use of the Wharf event center in Orange Beach, including a new gymnastic event there this year.”

Big time organizations bring prime events

The largest single organization currently partnering with GSOBSC is the USSSA (United States Specialty Sports Association), with its ongoing tournament schedule of youth baseball and softball events. The organization now hosts 17 separate World Series events in the Gulf Coast region, responsible for nearly

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half the total room nights attributed to event sports efforts – about 40,000 total rooms this year. The ball field venues for these events have spread out now from the coastal cities to Foley and Robertsdale, with the outward expansion likely to continue.

Originated as the U.S. slow pitch softball association, USSSA expanded its scope in 1998 and today is the largest multi-sport sanctioning organization in the world with 3.7 million member players.

Another major win for the sports commission — and the city of Gulf Shores — has been the attraction of the popular collegiate sand volleyball championships. The current American Volleyball Coaches Association (ACVA) tour brought its national championship tournament to Gulf Shores in 2012. The event is scheduled at its Gulf beach venue through 2015. The year after that sand volleyball is scheduled to become an officially sanctioned NCAA championship.

GSOBSC hopes to extend its tenure as national tournament host into that new NCAA era. The tournament has gained national network television coverage the past two years.

Sand volleyball was the top rated televised event from last year’s Olympic Games.

In concert with the national college volleyball tournament, the same beach venue has attracted another major event, the Gulf Coast Regional Volleyball Tournament. Staged simultaneously with the collegiate event, the regional tourney features youth and adult teams competing on the same regulation beach courts.

GSOBSC has carved a strong relationship with the NAIA (National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics) which represents nearly 300 member colleges across 23 conferences coast to coast. The Kansas City-headquartered association brought its national women’s softball tourna-

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ment to the Gulf Coast in 2011 and 2012. Those events were followed by the NAIA national women’s soccer tournaments for 2012 and 2013.

The stage was set for the biggest NAIA win ever for the scrappy GSOBSC: the dual men’s and women’s outdoor track and field national championships, coming in May and continuing through 2015.

Raising the bar: Another leap ahead

The Gulf Coast has hosted the past two Alabama (AHSAA) high school track championships. That experience, along with some pricey facility improvements, set the stage to bid for a collegiate track and field national.

The city of Gulf Shores invested more than $500,000 in improvements at its municipal Mickey Miller Blackwell Stadium, bringing it up to collegiate championship track and field standards. GSOBSC hosted NAIA officials at last year’s AHSAA meet.

And the chase was on.

The prize was NAIA’s largest national championship event, which will bring 5,000 visitors to the Gulf Coast for an average stay of four nights of lodging per person, according to the association. Of that total visitor draw, nearly 1,200 are the competing student-athletes themselves. The quick math proves the new national track event itself will bring in half the total room nights of the year-round USSSA tournaments.

The payoff: on May 31 the NAIA officially announced that its national championship track and field events were awarded to the bid from Gulf Shores/Orange Beach Sports.

NAIA President/CEO Jim Carr remarked, “The NAIA i s excited to bring the outdoor t r a c k

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and field national championships to the Gulf Shores area. The Gulf Shores and Orange Beach Sports Commission have been wonderful hosts to current and previous NAIA national championships that include women’s soccer, men’s soccer and softball.

They have a proven track record providing the complete national championship experience for our studentathletes.

“The Gulf Coast is an attractive beach area that will be a destination for not only the student-athletes, but parents and fans,” said Carr. “I am confident that all of the people involved will enjoy a memorable national championship experience.”

Currently, 163 of the NAIA member institutions sponsor the sport of men’s outdoor track and field, with 169 women’s outdoor track and field programs. NAIA has sponsored the sport of men’s outdoor track and field since 1952; the women’s program began in 1981. The national championship events scheduled for Gulf Shores will take place May 22 through 24, 2014 and May 21-23, 2015.

Herb Malone, CEO of the GSOBT, is equally excited: “I would agree with that, the national outdoor track and field events being the single largest NAIA championship they could bring to a region, in terms of room nights and total visitor expenditures.”

“The city’s improvements to the Gulf Shores track facility was vital (for the bid award). When the NAIA track and field representatives came ... they left extremely impressed,” said Malone.

Visit GulfCoastNewsToday.com to view a full photo gallery from last year's AHSAA track championship.

The region’s overall tourism chief

is impressed with his sports commission’s efforts and results.

“Starting the sports commission is one of the most significant accomplishments in conjuncture with the cities (Gulf Shores and Orange Beach), the (Alabama) Gulf Coast Chamber of Commerce and the city of Foley now, as well. We’ve seen a great team effort, met and exceeded goals every year. The growth we’ve seen in this sports market has been nothing short of phenomenal.”

Which of course all comes back to Beth Gendler and her scrappy sports team.

There’s plenty of sports event action — and more major visitor influx — remaining through the end of 2013. The SEC women’s soccer tournament comes to the coast Nov. 4-10 with Orange Beach as the host venue.

And the NAIA women’s soccer national tournament is set for Dec. 2-7.

Nov. 2 brings the “Xtreme Obstacle Challenge” 5k event at The Wharf in Orange Beach, for more information, see page 35. Thanksgiving weekend is the Kaiser Coastal Half Marathon, largely staged on the Branyon Backcountry Trail; more than 600 runners crossed the finish line of that event last year.

In September, the region hosted its 5th Annual Brett-Robinson Alabama Coastal Triathlon. Top amateur athletes from all 50 states competed this year.

Cross-training Crossover

The mix of outdoor, “extreme” and adventure sports into the overall market growth is a trend likely to continue, according to Gendler: “Some of the potential major new events we’re working on include sanctioned paddleboard competi-

tions, tournament kayak fishing and European handball which is played on a beach court with a net. The events we see cropping up, like our first running of the Color Run this year, are gaining as strong and enthusiastic a following as our team sports tournaments.”

New outdoor/adventure travel attractions like the zipline course at Gulf Adventure Center, continued expansion and improvement of the Backcountry Trail through the state park and emergence of new nature tourism offerings like the dive/scuba/ snorkel market on our new offshore shipwreck sites will go hand in hand with tournament and organized team events, according to Gendler.

“It just makes sense that these team athletes themselves, along with their families, people of active lifestyles, are more likely to enjoy outdoor and action sports while they visit us . . . as opposed to the more sedate crowd visiting us mainly to relax on the beach.”

The Alabama Gulf’s world-class charter sportfishing industry remains as solid as ever, with the continuing expansion of the state’s nearshore and offshore artificial reef zone. Tennis and golf remain strong contributors to the overall sports tourism market, too, with an ideal climate for year round play. GSOBSC has been involved in staging an increasing number of statewide and regional USTA tennis events in recent years. v Be sure to read our previous feature article, “Diving for Dollars” about the coastal Alabama reef zone and the growth of the area nature tourism industry, along with additional related articles on GulfCoastNewsToday.com.

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Gulf Shores Art Market will feature local artists Nov. 9 Submitted A blend of fine arts will be the focus of the Gulf Shores Art Market to be held from 10 a.m. till 5 p.m. Nov. 9 at Meyer Park, 400 East 22nd St. in Gulf Shores.

Visitors can browse the original works of local and area artists while enjoying the restful beauty of the park’s green grass and stately oaks. Picnic tables also sprinkle the area, giving visitors a chance to sit and enjoy the day.

The Gulf Coast Arts Alliance is partnering with the city of Gulf Shores to bring this event to area residents and visitors.

The Gulf Coast Arts Alliance is a nonprofit entity that was formed to promote the arts in Gulf Shores and the coastal area. The Alliance chairman, Maria Bastin, will be among the many artists exhibiting their works on Nov. 9.

Maria uses acrylics to depict natural scenes from the area around her native home of Hawaii. Maria likes to capture the ocean in its purest form and enjoys painting flowers that grow locally and some from her home area. Many of her marine life works have been selected for purchase and

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Maria Bastin and her work display in prominent coastal businesses.

The City of Gulf Shores and the Gulf Coast Arts Alliance extend a cordial invitation for you to join them at the Gulf Shores Art Market on Nov. 9 at Meyer Park. There is no admission fee. In the event of rain, the Art Market will be held at the First Presbyterian Church, at 309 East 21st Ave. in Gulf Shores. For more information, email gulfcoastartsalliance@gmail.com or telephone 251-9688222 or 251-223-3970. Visit the website at gulfcoastartsalliance.com.

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Buy-A-Bike for Children Fundraiser to round up support during holidays n A $25 ticket helps buy bikes for local kids

By Jessica Jones Editor Wildflowers Boutique, Fishers Restaurant and Barefoot Beach Events are helping The Christian Service Center give children on the Gulf Coast a leg up this holiday season.

While many parents work hard in the Gulf Shores, Orange Beach and Fort Morgan communities, times seem increasingly tough. And for those with children, the approach of Christmas can bring stress along with cooler temperatures.

But residents and visitors can help those children receive a bicycle this Christmas, while having a little fun on Nov. 9.

Tickets to the Buy-A-Bike for Children Fundraiser cost $25 and proceeds will buy bikes for The Christian Service Center to distribute, according to Terri Long of Wildflowers Boutique.

She said that since she bought Wildflowers five years ago, customers have helped collect about 1,000 toys per year. The idea for the fundraiser came to her because she wanted to exceed her typical Christmas efforts of collecting toys at her store to help the group.

“We always do stuff for Christian Services,” she began.

“My daughter and I have been in business for five years; and I told her I wanted to do something special this year. I (already) collect used bicycles for teens for summer jobs. I thought, I ought to call Fisher's at Orange Beach Marina to ask if they'll let me have the event there to raise money to buy bicycles.”

Planning is underway to help attendees enjoy a great time for a good cause, she said.

“John at Fisher's is providing appetizers for no charge,” she explained. “There will be a cash bar. And my friend has a band called Together Tomorrow — they play in Destin and they agreed to come play for free; they are the best band you've ever heard. We'll have a fashion show of eight models and one huge door prize — a few raffle tickets, fast and fun and great music.”

The event starts at 6 p.m. and guests can buy tickets at Wildflowers by calling 251-981-9453.

“Fisher wants everyone to dress in motorcycle biker attire,” Long said. “Wal-Mart is also putting the bikes together for free. We'll have at least 60-100 bikes for everyone to walk through that night. I'm sitting here with so many chills.”

Long recognizes needs right here in the community.

“This time of year people are getting their hours cut,” she explained. “It's just wonderful what Christian Services is doing. I've never had nothing draw tears to my eyes (like the article in their quarterly newspaper) and I don't want recognition – it's local people keep me in business and that's why I try to give back so much. People can still drop toys off at Wildflowers and we'll have angels (children's wish lists) at

the store.”

She said that folks have been incredibly generous thus far.

“We've raised close to $6,000 right now,” she revealed. “I bought 60 on Thursday and I hope to buy another 60 to 90 on Wednesday. Our goal is 200.”

Long said she's been overwhelmed by the kindness she's witnessed.

“I just never dreamed it would turn out like this — it's such a blessing,” she expressed. “One man from Texas bought 100 tickets and donated them back to me. Businesses have bought books of 10 tickets, and some people from Louisiana bought tickets and won't be here, but said they 'want to help if it's to buy bikes for kids.'”

This is something close to her heart, Long divulged.

“I just believe in the Christian Services; the people there are just so wonderful,” she said. “It's just a God-thing — that's how we look at it. It stays in our local community.”

For more information, call Wildflowers Boutique at 251981-9453.

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Assembly of God CHRISTIAN LIFE CHURCH 25550 Canal Rd, Orange Beach 967-4840 www.christianlifechurch.tv

GULFWAY CHURCH

541 Cotton Creek Dr. (Co. Rd. 4), Gulf Shores 968-6858 www.gulfwaychurch.com

Baptist FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF GULF SHORES

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Catholic OUR LADY OF THE GULF CATHOLIC CHURCH

308 East 22nd Ave, Gulf Shores 968-7062 www.ourladyofthegulfal.org

ST. THOMAS-BY-THE-SEA

26547 Perdido Beach Blvd., Orange Beach 981-8132 www.stthomasbythesea.org

Church of Christ CHURCH OF CHRIST OF GULF SHORES

2200 West First St., Gulf Shores 968-7369

2414 W. 1st St, Gulf Shores 968-7769 www.gulfshoreschurchofchrist.org

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF ORANGE BEACH

Episcopal HOLY SPIRIT EPISCOPAL CHURCH

4773 Bay Circle, Orange Beach 981-4288 www.firstbaptistorangebeach.com

616 Fort Morgan Rd, Gulf Shores 968-5988 www.holyspiritepiscopalgulfshores.com

FISHERMEN BAPTIST CHURCH

ST. PETER’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH

17101 River Rd., Bon Secour 949-6387 www.fomm.org

FRIENDSHIP BAPTIST CHURCH 7159 County Rd. 10, Bon Secour 949-6486

ISLAND FELLOWSHIP BAPTIST CHURCH 28290 Canal Rd, Orange Beach 980-1005

LAGOON BAPTIST CHURCH

17867 State Hwy 180 W., Gulf Shores 968-7057 www.lagoonbc.com

OYSTER BAY BAPTIST CHURCH, SBC 4280 Plash Rd., Gulf Shores 968-7805 www.oysterbaybaptist.org

ROMAR BEACH BAPTIST CHURCH 23370 Perdido Beach Blvd., Orange Beach 981-8959 www.romarbeach.org

SHELL BANKS BAPTIST CHURCH 12125 State Hwy 180, Gulf Shores 540-7136

6270 Bon Secour Hwy, Bon Secour 949-6254

Greek Orthodox ST. ATHANASIOS GREEK ORTHODOX CHAPEL 220 E. 20th Ave, Gulf Shores 967-2020 stathanasios.al.goarch.org

Lutheran GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH-ELCA 491 West 23rd Ave, Gulf Shores 968-5991

PEACE LUTHERAN CHURCH 8250 Roscoe Rd., Gulf Shores 974-2545

ST. JUDE’S BY THE SEA LUTHERAN CHURCH 312 E. 16th Ave, Gulf Shores 968-5833

Methodist - United GULF SHORES UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

1900 Gulf Shores Pkwy, Gulf Shores 968-2411 www.gulfshoresumc.org

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MORGAN’S CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

Hwy 10, across from Swift School, Bon Secour 949-7400

ORANGE BEACH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

28751 Canal Rd., Orange Beach 981-6751 www.orangebeachumc.org

Non-Denominational IGLESIA CASA DE LUZ Companerismo Cristiano 225 E. 24th Ave, Gulf Shores 948-3467

SAFE HARBOR HOUSE OF PRAYER Multi-Culture Full Gospel 7320 Bon Secour Hwy, Bon Secour 223-3615

ST. ANDREW BY THE SEA, A COMMUNITY CHURCH

17263 Ft. Morgan Rd, Gulf Shores 968-3900 www.standrewbythesea.org

Presbyterian FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (USA) OF GULF SHORES 309 East 21st Ave., Gulf Shores 968-7720 www.gspres.com

GRACE FELLOWSHIP PCA 19470 Co. Rd. 6, Gulf Shores 968-5302 www.gracefellowship-pca.com

ORANGE BEACH PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

26640 Canal Rd, Orange Beach 981-4220 www.orangebeachpresbyterian.org

CHRISTIAN SERVICE CENTER

PROGRAMS: Emergency Aid, Food Pantry, Ozanam Charitable Pharmacy and Meals on Wheels.

317 Dolphin Ave., Gulf Shores 968-5256 www.cscgs.com

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Crazy Sista Beach Party Music Festival jams Nov. 1 -3

By Laura McGill Nov. 1 through 3, the LuLu's Crazy Sista Beach Party will bring together an all-star music lineup and an important message that carries far beyond the music.

The music begins on Friday at 4 p.m. when the legendary Charmaine Neville takes the stage. And the amazing performances continue with Eric Lindell, Adam Holt and Jillian Jensen. The headliner is fivetime Grammy nominee Marcia Ball.

Charmaine Neville has plenty of New Orleans musical heritage behind her, but she's also about putting her own stamp on her songs. Eric Lindell's style has been described as southern soul music, infused with R&B and a touch of New Orleans funk. Adam Holt has been entertaining local crowds for years and he is joined by Jillian Jensen, the singer/ songwriter from Massachusetts who appeared on “The X Factor” last season. And headliner Marcia Ball has dazzled crowds for years with her non-stop keyboard energy.

On Saturday, the music begins at 2:30 p.m. with Sugarcane Jane and keeps right on going with Sirius Plan featuring Donna Hall, Shawna P. and the EarthFunk Tribe, and headliners the Grammy-Award winning Tedeschi Trucks Band.

Sugarcane Jane, the team of Alabama's own Anthony Crawford and Savana Lee Crawford, is well-known to LuLu's patrons. Sirius Plan will bring a global flair combined with Mobile's own Donna Hall from Wet Willie. Shawna P. has reached a new level of fame following her appearance on “The Voice” this year. She'll be on stage with her EarthFunk Tribe. And the fabulous Tedeschi Trucks Band will wrap up the evening with the amazing talents of Der-

ek Trucks, Susan Tedeschi and their superb band mates.

Sunday takes on a reverent tone with the internationally-known Joyful's Spirit of New Orleans Choir performing at 11 a.m. This highenergy choir is a conglomeration of New Orleans groups that formed following Hurricane Katrina.

Billed as a weekend of food, fun and music for the Crazy Sistas and the men who love them, this party is to celebrate the enduring spirit of women. Lucy’s story, which she frequently shares, is much like so many of today’s young women and teens who face the barriers to success, contentment, self-respect and happiness which can seem overwhelming.

Lucy has frequently said that with a little more guidance during her formative years, she might have avoided some of the missteps that made it harder for her to achieve the success that she now enjoys.

This year’s Crazy Sista Beach Party is the foundation of what is to become the annual fundraiser for Lucy Buffett and her restaurant group to support organizations that focus on the empowerment of women. This will enable Lucy to expand her support in the development of women as entrepreneurs in today’s business world, to include the education of teens and young adults in self-worth and self-image; as well as organizations that support positivity and good health in women and our communities.

Tickets for the Crazy Sista Beach Party weekend are $50 general admission and $150 for a VIP experience. Single day passes are available for $35. Ticket and lodging information as well as additional details about the musicians can be found at crazysistabeachparty.com.

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DINING GUIDE Lying around on the beach can really make you hungry. When it does, head out to one of our remarkable Gulf Shores and Orange Beach restaurants. With the world’s best inshore and offshore deep sea fishing, you’ll find that succulent, fresh-off-the-boat seafood is the order of the day.

Of course, you don’t have to have seafood! You’ll find plenty of restaurants in Gulf Shores and Orange Beach serving barbecue, steak, Italian, Japanese, Mexican, pizza, deli style sandwiches and more.

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Meet me at at The Wharf APPETIZERS

Spinach & Artichoke Dip Baked Crab Dip Cajun Crab Cake Fried Green Tomatoes Fried Mushrooms Calamari

SALADS

Garden Salad Classic Caesar Pecan Encrusted Chicken & Pear Salad Grilled Shrimp & Goat Cheese Salad Fried Chicken Salad

SOUPS

Soup of the Day Shrimp & Artichoke Bisque Seafood Gumbo

SANDWICHES

Cajun Chicken Sandwich Buffalo Chicken Sandwich Chicken Philly Classic Rueben Cajun Crab Cake Sandwich Shrimp BLT Wrap Seafood Po Boy Ginny Lane Burger

FROM THE STEAMER 1 Lb. Royal Red Shrimp 1 lb. Snow Crab Legs 1 Lb. Dungeness Crab

CHICKEN

Chicken Scaloppini Cajun Chicken Pasta Chicken Oscar

STEAKS

Filet Classic • Filet Boursin Filet Stanley • Filet Oscar Grilled Ribeye • Beef Tournadoes

SEAFOOD

Bayou Grouper • Shrimp & Grits Fried Shrimp Platter Fried Seafood Platter Stuffed Flounder Cajun Crab Cakes Pecan Snapper

LUNCH MENU

FULL BAR ON PREMISES

Available Monday-Saturday until 5 p.m.

All Sections include an Iced Tea excluding “Create Your Plate”

CATERING SERVICES AVAILABLE

Burgundy Steak Blackened Beef Caesar

$12

$10

Join Us!

Pecan Encrusted Fish Hamburger Steak Pecan Encrusted Chicken

Monthly Wine Dinners

Pan Seared Tilapia Shrimp Scampi Chicken Piccata Blackened Fish or Shrimp Tacos Blackened Chicken Pasta Lemon Artichoke Chicken

$35 Four Wines Four Tasting Courses

$8

CREATE YOUR PLATE (Add an Iced Tea for $1)

Beer Pairings

$30 Four Distinctive Brews Four Food Pairings

Ask about our featured brewery!

THE WHARF 4780 Wharf Parkway, Orange Beach, AL 36561

251-224-6500

www.ginnylanebargrill.com Become a fan!

Menu Subject to Change

Choose One: Deep Fried Boneless Pork Loin, Popcorn Shrimp, Classic Meatloaf, Country Fried Steak with Peppercorn Gravy, Fish of the Day

Choose Two: Mashed Potatoes,

Macaroni & Cheese, Fried Okra, Potato Hash, Coleslaw, Sauteed Vegetables, Black Eyed Peas, English Peas, Fries, Green Beans

Champagne Brunch Sunday 10am-3pm

Shrimp & Grifts Chicken Scallopini Cajun Crab Cakes Southern Comfort Southern Style Eggs Benedict Cajun Omelet Kids Brunch

Ask your server about our complimentary Champagne & $2 Bloody Mary Specials!

All ingredients are purchased as local & fresh as possible from sustainable farms, dairies and fisheries from responsible USA vendors. All fried or grilled foods may come in contact with shellfish

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Monday-Thursday 11:30 - 9:00 Friday & Saturday 11:30 - 9:30

Catering and Private Parties Available

Sunday 11:30 - 8:00

4851 Wharf Parkway Suite D-100 Orange Beach, Alabama 36561

Res. 251.923.2448

Dinner Menu Crab and Corn Chowder cup $6.50 bowl $8.95 with Baked House Made BoursinCrouton

New Orleans Style Barbeque Shrimp $10.75 On Sweet Corn Grits

Fried Louisiana Crab Cake $11.95

with Fire Roasted Corn- Tomato Salsa and Sweet Red Curry Sauce

$10.50

Layered with Cilantro Sour Cream Grilled Romaine, Tomato- Corn Salsa, Spicy Chili Sauce and Pepper Jack Cheese

Fried Calamari

$9.95

Served with Lemon Caper Dressing and Shaved Parmesan Cheese

Truffle Chips

with Parmesan Cheese, Green Onions and Peppered Leek Cream

$8.95

Spinach and Artichoke Au Gratin with Roasted Garlic Crostini’s $10.75 Wolfe’s Spicy Buffalo Shrimp with Cool Cucumber Relish and $9.75 Bacon Bleu Cheese- Ranch Dressing

Baked Oysters

$12

with Parmesan Cheese - Roasted Garlic, Green Onions, Grilled French Bread and Lemon Caper Brown Butter

Smoked Shrimp Toast

$10

with Baby Arugula and Remoulade Dressing

Chili Glazed Pork Spare Ribs With Fire-Rroasted Corn-Tomato Salsa, $10.50 Fresh Cilantro and a Sweet & Spicy Chili Sauce

Salads

Baby Mixed Greens

Crab Meat Chop Salad

Panned Veal & Angel Hair Pasta Alfredo $16.95

12.75

Lump Crab Meat, Iceberg Lettuce, Salami, Tomatoes, Hard Boiled Eggs, Pickled Red Onions, Kalamata Olives and Fresh Herb Vinaigrette

Homemade Dressings:

Balsamic Vinaigrette, Tomato Dressing, Bacon- Ranch, Remoulade, Toasted Pepper Corn Caesar, Fresh Herb Vinaigrette Add Grilled Chicken Breast $3.75 Add 5 Grilled or Creole Boiled Shrimp $5.00

Winedown Wednesday!!

Free Red and White Wine Tastings Every Wednesday 4:00pm to 6:00pm $8.00 Small Plates Menu Item

Big Plates Fish of the Day

Chefs Daily Preparations of the Freshest fish MKT Price

Marinated and Grilled HangerSteak

$19.75

with Sautéed Onions, Roasted Peppers and Verde (Green) Rice

Buttermilk Fried Chicken and Waffles $13.95 with Sweet and Spicy Southern Green and Steens Cane Syrup

8oz. Pan Seared Filet of Beef Tenderloin $25.50 with Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes and Shallot Reduction

$8.50

With Torn Bread Croutons, Chefs Daily Garnishes and Balsamic Dressing

Creole Boiled Shrimp Remoulade On a Bed of Mixed Greens with $11.50 Celeriac Slaw, Spicy Fried Corn, Diced Tomatoes, Red Onions and Hard Boiled Eggs

Wolfe’s Caesar Salad

Pasta Jambalaya

Bleu Cheese, Marinated Sun Dried Tomatoes, Roasted Shallots and Homemade Bacon - Ranch Dressing

Small Plates

Wolfe’s Crispy Fish Tacos

The “Wedge” 10.75 Iceberg Lettuce topped with AWS Bacon, Crumbled

$9.95

With Parmesan Cheese, Torn Bread Croutons, Fried Capers and Toasted Black Peppercorn Caesar Dressing

Brown Sugar Crusted Open Face BLT AWS Praline Bacon, Sliced Tomatoes, $10.95 Baby Arugula on Rosemary Toasted French Bread Rusk & Tomato Dressing

Fried Petite Soft-shell Crabs with Creole Boiled Potato Salad $16.50 and Warm House made Andouille Remoulade

Gulf Fish Almandine

served with Garlic Sautéed Kale and Parsley Potatoes

$17.95

Double Cut Pork Chop

$22.50

The “Louisiana Pantry” Blackened Catfish

$16.95

Alligator Sauce Picante

$15.95

served with Parsley Potatoes, Chimichurri and Sweet Vermouth- Tomato Demi

with Sweet Corn Grits,Sautéed Asparagus and Homemade Lemon- Caper butter

Stewed Tomatoes, Fresh Herbs, Peppers, Onions and Crawfish Wild Rice Pilaf

$16.95

Sautéed Jumbo Shrimp, Roasted Chicken and Smoked Sausage Tossed with Angel Hair Pasta, Tomatoes, roasted Garlic, Peppers, Onions and Creole Veal Demi

Angel Hair Pasta tossed with Fresh basil, Parmesan Cheese

Tomatoes in an Alfredo Sauce

18oz. Grilled “Bone In” Cowboy Cut Ribeye

with Tasso Braised Southern Greens and Red Wine Demi MKT

Sides $4.50

Spicy Onion Nest • Sweet Corn Grits Pomme Frites (French Fries) Garlic Pomme Frites (French Fries)

$5.50

Mac and Cheese • Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes Sweet and Spicy Southern Greens Bourbon-Brown Sugar Mashed Sweet Potatoes Green Bean Casserole

Apple Pie

Desserts

with Tarragon Ice Cream and Fresh Mint

$7.50

Ellie’s White Chocolate Butter Bars with Vanilla Ice Cream and Chambord $8.50 Raspberry coulis

Funnel Fries

$7.59

with Toasted Cinnamon Butter and Candied Almond Ice Cream

Hope’s “Local” Cheese Cake

$8.75 Daily Assortments of Ice Creams or Sorbets (3 scoops) $6.50 Artisan Cheese Plate MKT

of the Day

Wolfe’s Lousiana Pantry Retail Line $7.50

Bread and Butter Pickles Spicy Beans Pickled Okra Pickled Eggs New Orleans Style Chow Chow Mango Mustard Creole Spice Southwest BBQ Rub Spice

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www.Desotosseafoodkitchen.com

Voted “People’s Choice”

•Best Lunch • Best Dinner • Best Seafood also been voted • Friendliest Staff

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Daily Lunch Specials Fresh Steamed, Grilled, Blackened, Fried, Baked and Sautéed Seafood

Award-winning Fish and Shimp Specialties Casual Family Atmosphere Reasonable Prices Senior Menu Available, from 3pm - 5:30pm

Seafood Kitchen 138 West 1st Ave • Gulf Shores, AL • 251-948-7294

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251-948-7294 www.Desotosseafoodkitchen.com

Seafood Kitchen Lunch Menu

HoMe-StyLe LuncH SpeciaLS

(Served with your choice of two side dishes) Saturday & Sunday - Add $1.00

Fried Shrimp - tail less Blackened Catfish Fried Catfish Broiled Flounder Fried Flounder Grilled Chicken Chicken Creole Fried Chicken Tenders Country Fried Steak Hamburger Steak Pork Chops Country Ham Vegetable Plate SandwicHeS

7.25 7.25 7.25 7.25 7.25 7.25 7.25 7.25 7.25 7.25 7.25 7.25 6.99

(Served with french fries)

Complimentary Ice Tea and Bread Served with All Dine in Lunch Entrees.

Add House or Caesar Salad 3.25 Substitute Salad for side dish 1.75 Po-Boy Sandwich 8.99 Cheeseburger 7.99 Crab Cake Po-Boy 10.99

Cheese, Italian, Thousand Island, French, Low-Fat Ranch, Raspberry Vinaigrette, Balsamic Vinegar, Balsamic Vinaigrette, Sesame Asian, Oil & Vinegar

Riviera Salad - with pecan chicken tenders - with chicken tenders - with boiled shrimp - with grilled or blackened chicken Caesar Salad - w/grilled or blackened chicken - w/boiled shrimp Gumbo & Salad - a cup of Seafood Gumbo and our Bisque & Salad Seafood favoriteS

7.25 9.99 8.99 9.99 8.99 7.25 8.99 9.99 7.99 8.50

(Served with your choice of two side dishes)

Add House or Caesar Salad Substitute Salad for side dish Fried Butterfly Shrimp Fried Oysters Fried Crab Claws *Coconut Shrimp Grilled Shrimp

2.25 1.75 10.99 12.99 13.99 11.99 10.99

Seafood pLatterS

dinner Menu

StarterS Oysters on the Half Shell 1/2 dozen 5.99.....1 dozen 10.99 Southern Style Crab Cakes 9.99 Shrimp Remoulade 7.99 Crab, Spinach & Artichoke Dip 8.99 Coconut Shrimp 8.99 Stuffed Mushrooms 8.99 Alligator Bites 8.99 Fried Crab Claws 1/2 lb........12.99 1 lb........24.99 Tuna Dip 7.99 Sweet Potato French Fry Basket 7.75 Fried Green Tomatoes 6.99 GuMbo & Soup Seafood Gumbo cup....4.75 bowl....6.49 cup....5.25 Crab & Shrimp Bisque bowl....7.99 fried Seafood favoriteS (Served with your choice of two side dishes)

Butterfly Shrimp Tail-less Shrimp Bon Secour Oysters Crab Claws Fried Fish of the Day Shrimp & Flounder Shrimp & Oysters Fried Catfish

*Monte Cristo Sandwich 7.99 SaLadS Dressings: Honey-Mustard, Ranch, Bleu

15.99 14.99 16.99 17.99 17.99 16.99 17.99 14.99

(Served with your choice of two side dishes)

Shrimp Lover's Platter Fried Seafood Platter Broiled Seafood Platter Creole Platter Caribbean Platter Crab Platter Seafood SpeciaLtieS

17.99 18.99 16.99 18.99 18.99 23.99

Stuffed Shrimp Shrimp Scampi Blackened Catfish Coconut Shrimp Grilled Shrimp Shrimp Creole Crawfish Etoufee Crab Cake Dinner SteaMed Seafood

16.99 16.99 14.99 16.99 15.99 15.99 15.99 15.99

(Served with your choice of two side dishes)

(Served with new potatoes & one side)

Snow Crab Legs - 2 lbs.

26.99 Royal Red Shrimp - 1 lb.

22.99 Combo - 1/2 pound Royal Reds & 1 pound Snow Crab 23.99 toniGHt'S catcH (Served with your choice of two side dishes) Choose from the following preparation styles:

Fried Catch Blackened Catch Grilled Catch Broiled Catch

17.99 17.99 17.99 17.99

Fried Seafood Platter 14.99 Broiled Seafood Platter 13.99 Stuffed Shrimp 12.99 Mahi-Mahi 11.99 Yellow-Fin Tuna 11.99 Tilapia 9.99 Grouper 12.99 Snow Crab Legs 16.99 Royal Reds - 3/4 lb.

16.99 Combo - 1/2 lb. Each 16.99 Crab Cakes - 2 cakes 13.99 paSta Fettuccini Alfredo 10.99 - w\grilled or blackened chicken 11.99 - with shrimp or crawfish 12.99 Basil Pesto Pasta - with Roma Tomatoes 10.99 - with grilled chicken 11.99 - with shrimp 12.99 Side diSHeS Fried Green Tomatoes ~ Green Beans Turnip Greens ~Sweet Potato Casserole Corn Fritters ~ French Fries Mashed Potatoes w/Gravy ~ Fried Okra Au Gratin Potatoes ~ Steamed Veggies Kernel Corn ~ Yellow Rice Black-Eyed Peas ~ Cole Slaw Lima Beans ~ Macaroni & Cheese

New Orleans Catch Mediterranean Catch Caribbean Catch *Pecan Encrusted Catch *Paneed Catch Land Lover'S fare

19.99 19.99 19.99 19.99 21.99

(Served with your choice of two side dishes)

Hawaiian Rib-eye - (12 oz.)

18.99 - add jumbo grilled or fried shrimp add $4.00 Jamaica-Jerk Chicken 14.99 Grilled Chicken Breasts 13.99 Fried Chicken Tenders 13.99 paSta Fettuccini Alfredo 13.99 - with grilled or blackened chicken 15.99 - with shrimp or crawfish 16.99 Scallops Alfredo 15.99 Shrimp & Pasta Marsala 18.99 Basil-Pesto Pasta 13.99 - with grilled chicken 14.99 - with shrimp 15.99 Side diSHeS Substitute House or Caesar Salad for a Side Dish - Add $1.75 Sweet Potato Casserole ~ Cole Slaw Baked Potato ~ Steamed Vegetables Yellow Rice ~ French Fries Fried Green Tomatoes

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Orders To Go: CALL 251-948-7262 or 251-948-6529 Highway 59, Gulf Shores 1/2 Mi. North of the Beach

Papa-Roccos Has It All! • Live Entertainment 7 nights a week and never a cover charge • Full Menu until Midnight • Lunch Specials Daily M-F 11-2 • Happy Hour 11-7 Mon.-Fri.

www.paparocco.com Visit our website for our current nightly music line up!

Rocco’s Appetizers

14” LARGE

TO GO ORDERS WELCOME

14” LARGE

14” LARGE

Oyster Parmesan

(Meatballs, Spaghetti, Lasagna, Ravioli & Manicotti)

Seafood Pasta ......................$13.95 Baked Ravioli........................$11.95 Manicotti..............................$11.95 Italian Combo Dinner............$14.75

Cajun Oysters Oysters Alfredo Oysters Fiesta

(Baked with Butter & Parmesan Cheese

www.paparocco.com for complete menu details

Hot Shucks Baked Oysters Oysters Rockyfeller

Oysters All oysters @ market price....1/2 doz or dozen

Meatballs $1.50; Sausage $1.50; Both Meats $3.00

Fettuccine Alfredo....................$8.95 Chicken Alfredo......................$11.95 Shrimp Alfredo.......................$13.95 Lasagna..................................$12.95 Spaghetti..................................$7.95

Mama’s Italian Specialties

Who’s Your Daddy Burger! Try it we DARE YOU! ..................................$15.95 Rocky’s Knock Out Burger .....$ 7.95 Ultimate Chicken Sandwich ....$9.95 Alpine Burger.........................$ 8.95 Grilled Chicken Sandwich .......$8.95 Patty Melt..............................$ 9.95 Reuben...................................$9.95 Meatball Sandwich.................$ 8.95 Hot Dog..................................$4.25 Italian Sausage Sandwich.......$ 8.95 Coney Island Chili Dog ............$5.95 French Dip..............................$ 8.95 Baked French Onion Sou.........$6.50 Philly Cheese Steak................$ 9.95 Bowl Chili ...............................$5.50 Papa’s Prime Steak Sandwich $10.95 Baked Chili .............................$6.75 BLT........................$6.25

Papa’s Specialties

$15.25......................................$18.25 Shrimp Pizza • All Meat Pizza • Bacon Cheeseburger Pizza Spinach Alfredo Pizza • Chicken Club Pizza • Buffalo Chicken Pizza

10” SMALL

(Mushrooms, green peppers, onions, black & green olives, tomatoes, and mozzarella cheese)

Vegetarian Style...................................$10.95....................................$14.95

(Artichoke hearts, sun-dried tomatoes, onion, feta cheese, mozzarella & pesto)

Artichoke, Sun-dried Tomato................$16.25....................................$19.25

(Alfredo sauce, mozzarella cheese, shrimp, scallops, mushrooms, onions & broccoli)

Seafood Primavera Pizza.....................$16.25 ....................................$19.25

(Whole slice tomato, bacon, feta, onion and pesto)

Flying Tomato......................................$16.95 ....................................$19.95

10” SMALL

Papa’s Specialty Pizza

November 2013

251-948-7262 or 251-948-6529

Add Shrimp:.........................................$ 2.75.......................................$3.75

(Pepperoni, onions, sausage, green peppers, mushrooms, beef, ham, black & green olives)

Price Buster Pizza...............................$12.95.....................................$16.96

(Pepperoni, onions, sausage, green peppers, mushrooms)

Papa Delux Pizza.................................$10.95 ....................................$14.95

Pepperoni, sausage, onions, green peppers, mushrooms, beef, black or green olive, ham, hot pepper rings, anchovies, extra cheese, fresh tomatoes, bacon, sauerkraut, Canadian Bacon, pineapple, French and ranch dressing.

Our Great Cheese Pizza.......................$6.95.........................................$9.95 Each Item............................................$1.30.........................................$1.65

10” SMALL

Papa’s Pizza

Snow Crab (1.5 lb.).............................................................................$23.50 Royal Reds (1 lb. seasonal)................................................................. $18.75 Combo Reds & Crabs (2 lbs) ..............................................................$25.50

SERVED WITH GARLIC BREAD AND COLESLAW

Papa’s Steamed Specials

Italian Garden Salad...............................................................................$4.75 Caesar Salad..............Side $5.95 Dinner ..............................................$6.95 add Chicken $1.95 add Shrimp $2.95 Spinach Artichoke Dip............................................................................$8.75 Stuffed Mushrooms (3).........................................................................$8.95 Garlic Bread (2) $2.75..........Cheese Bread (2) $3.50............ Marinara $.75 Boil Shrimp Small (6oz.) $8.25 .................................. Large (12 oz.) $13.75 Papa’s Wings (6) $6.50.....................(12) $9.50 ......................(25) $16.75 Potato Skins ..........................................................................................$9.95 Combo Platter: 3 Wings, 2 Stuffed Mushrooms, 3 Skins ......................$11.50 Nachos -- Best In Town Round 1: Cheese....................................................................................$5.95 Round 2: Chili & Cheese.........................................................................$7.95 Round 3: Chili, Cheese, Black Olives, Onions & Green Pepper ................$8.95

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t u o g n a H at The OCTOBER, NOVEMBER, & ALL WINTER!

Game Days

Lunchtime Bingo

EVERY TUESDAY FROM 12NOON-2:00PM ENJOY A GREAT LUNCH SPECIAL AND WIN PRIZES FROM THE HANGOUT COMPLETELY FREE TO PLAY! s ie Fall Poker Ser PLAY BEGINS AT 6:00PM TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 26TH - WEEKLY WINNERS FINAL MATCH PLAY FOR THE CHANCE TO WIN 2-HANGOUT MUSIC FESTIVAL TICKETS!

thehangout.com ~ 251.948.3030 ~ 101 EAST BEACH BLVD. GULF SHORES, AL

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27212 Marina Rd. Orange Beach, AL 251-981-6111 Like us on Facebook

Pizzeria, i Bar r & Tik Sportsba

OVEN BAKED SUBS ALL SUBS AND WRAPS

Enjoy our made from scratch hand tossed pizza dough topped with a special recipe tomato sauce and fresh mozzarella

PIZZA

Create Your Own Cheese Each Add. Topping

Sm. Med. Lg. 10” $10 $1

16” $14 $1

20” $16 $1

HAPPY HARBOR SPECIALTY PIZZAS

Sm. ... $15

Med. ... $21

Lg. ... $25

$9

All of our subs are served on fresh Leidenheimer New Orleans French bread, with the freshest veggies, the finest meats, and best cheese. All subs and wraps served with tortilla chip side. Fully Dressed=Lettuce, Tomato and Italian seasonings.

BON SECOUR STEAK & CHEESE Sauteed Rib Eye Steak, Onions, Green Peppers and Provolone

SPECCHIO ITALIAN - Genoa Salami, Pepperoni, Ham, Capicolo, Provolone, Homemade Italian Dressing.

Served Fully Dressed.

HAPPY HARBOR HERO - Premium

THE YACHT - Canadian Bacon, Pepperoni,

Roast Beef, Smoked Turkey and Honey Ham Topped with Provolone. Served Fully Dressed

TUG BOAT - Pepperoni, Sausage, Green

CLUB ON A SUB - Smoked Turkey and Honey Ham, Crispy Bacon and Pepper Jack Cheese. Served Fully Dressed.

Sausage, Beef, Green Peppers, Onions, Black Olives and Mushrooms Peppers, Onions and Mushrooms

HOUSE BOAT - Canadian Bacon, Pepperoni, Sausage, Beef and Bacon

MEXICAN BOAT -Beef, Jalapenos, Cheddar Cheese, Topped with Fresh Tomato and Lettuce BASIL BARGE - Sweet Basil Pesto Sauce, Ricotta, Mozzarella, Romano, Spinach, Fresh Tomato and Broccoli VEGGIE BOAT - Green Peppers, Onions, Mushrooms, Spinach and Black Olives SAILBOAT - Artichoke Hearts, Feta and Sun Dried Tomatoes THE SKIFF - BBQ Base Sauce, BBQ

Chicken and Your Choice of Two Toppings

PIZZA TOPPINGS

Pepperoni, Italian Sausage, Canadian Bacon, Ground Beef, Rib Eye Steak, Chicken, Crispy Bacon, Onion, Green Peppers, Mushrooms, Black Olives, Jalapenos, anana Peppers, Pepperoncini, Fresh Tomatoes, Spinach, Sun Dried Tomatoes, Broccoli, Artichokes, Pineapple and Feta, Ricotta, Mozzarella, Provolone, Swiss, American, Cheddar and Pepper Jack Cheeses

BLACKBEARDS MEATBALL - Italian Meatballs with Our Own Zesty Marinara Topped with Provolone, Mozzarella and Italian Seasonings.

ROGUE RUBEN - Corned Beef, Sauerkraut, Swiss and Our House Thousand Island Dressing On Rye Bread VEGGIE SUBMARINE $8 - Piled High with Mushrooms,Green Peppers, Onions and Melted Provolone. Topped with Smooth Tomato Sauce

MAKE ANY SUB A WRAP!

Build Your Own Sub for $9 Extra Meat Add $1.00 Extra Cheese Add $1.00

Meat Choices: Genoa Salami, Pepperoni, Honey Ham, Capicolo, Smoked Turkey, Roast Beef, Crispy Bacon and Chicken

Cheese Choices: Mozzarella, American, Pepper Jack, Cheddar, Swiss and Provolone

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Moe’s Original BAR B QUE

25603 Perdido Beach Blvd., Orange Beach, Alabama

251.981.RIBS (7427)

www.moesoriginalbbq.com

Moe’s Original Bar B Que offers a New Meaning to Beach BBQ If you’re hungry for

Pulled Pork, Wings, Southern Fried Catfish, Fried Shrimp and their Famous Ribs Come To Moe’s To Get Your Fix!

Or Haul It Home...

Double & Triple Wide Packs Available Also offering

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OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK 11AM-9PM Unless We Sell Out First!

Shirt and Shoes are NOT Required, or expected.

If the pit house is smokin’, we’re open!

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25603 Perdido Beach Blvd., Orange Beach, Alabama • 251.981.RIBS (7427)

Sandwiches

Served with choice of two sides and a drink Pulled Pork Smoked Chicken Smoked Turkey Shrimp Moe Boy Catfish

Platters

Served with cornbread, two sides and a drink Pulled Pork Smoked Chicken Smoked Turkey Chicken Wings Catfish • Ribs - sm / lg

Sides (6oz.)

Baked Beans • Marinated Slaw Potato Salad • Bag O’ Chips Banana Puddin’ Special Side of the Day

Haul it Home

Double-Wide Family Pack (3-4 people) Triple-Wide Pack (5-6 people) 1 lb. O’ Pork Whole Bird 1 lb O’ Turkey Rack O’ Ribs Half Pint O’ Sides Pint O’ Sides Pan O’ Sides

Comin’ in

HOT! Ask us about our catering services www.moesoriginalbbq.com/catering.html Locations in Alabama, Colorado, Georgia and North Carolina

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FISH F ISH R RIVER RIV IVER VER G GRIL GRILL RILL # #2 2

Whherre the W Where the locals th loc ocalsls lluv uv too eat! eaat a!

Live Music Best Bar Prices on the Coast

Daily Lunch Specials Monday thru Friday $6.99 & Up

“HOME OF THE ORIGINAL”

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Ev EEntr t ee!!!! in Baldwi B aldw d in in County Countty Baldwin VVot Voted ote ted Best Best estt B Burgers Burger urggers r in Fish River Grill #2 608 S. McKenzie Street (Foley Plaza on Hwy. 59) Foley, AL 36535 251.952.FISH (3474) Hours: Monday - Saturday 10:30 a.m. - 9 p.m.

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AUTHENTIC SOUTHERN COOKED SEAFOOD PLATTERS

(Served w/ Fries, Coleslaw, Hushpuppies, Fried Okra, Tartar or Cocktail Sauce & Swamp Soup) Bayou Seafood Platter - Fried Gator, Frog Legs, Shrimp, Oyster, Catfish Seafood Platter - Fried Shrimp, Oyster, Catfish Cajun ls o t is Golden Fried Catfish Platter - (U.S. Raised) Crawfish P Fried Select Oyster Platter $ 99 Fried Shrimp Platter - (Approx. 14-15) thing There’s Nom! Fried Gator Platter Like ‘E

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Hurricane Burger • Hillbilly Melt • River Burger • Shroooom Burger • Swamp Burger Bleu Cheese Bacon Burger

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REDNECK REUBENS

PoBoys • Chicken • Shrimp • Oysters • Gator • Frog Legs Crawfish Pistols • Catfish • Whitefish • Stuffed Crab

GREAT NEW ITEMS

***Cajun Crawfish Pistols Dinner (2) w/ Fries & Slaw*** OMG! Shrimp Feast Po-Boy - Fried Shrimp covered in our Special Crawfish Sauce Seafood BLT - Fried Shrimp, Fried Green Tomato, Provolone & Bacon on Bun w/Ranch & Crawfish Sauce

APPETIZERS ~ SALADS ~ POBOYS & SANDWICHES ~ KIDS MENU

F ee SSw Fr Free Swamp wamp Soup wa wamp Soup with withh Every E eryy Entree!!

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DON’T FORGET YOUR SWEET THANG

“Sweet Thang” Signature Dessert! Redneck version of a New Orleans Beignet & Granny’s Apple and Peach Cobbler Rolled in Powdered Sugar. Mmmmm...this “thang” is SOOOOOO good!

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Parmesan Shrimp Scampi

Tropical Twist 1 ½ cups orange juice 1 ½ ounces coconut rum 1 ounce peach schnapps 1 ounce lemon juice Shake the ingredients over ice or blend with ice for a frozen treat that keeps summer alive all winter long. Serves 1.

1 pound 40-50 count shrimp 1 garlic clove, minced 2 tablespoons olive oil 6 sprigs purple basil, chopped ½ green bell pepper, julienned ½ cup white wine or lemon juice 4 ounces Parmesan cheese, grated 2 servings angel hair pasta, boiled to al dente Heat oil and garlic over medium heat for 2 minutes, then add bell peppers and saute for another 5 minutes. Add shrimp and basil, saute for 3-4 minutes until shrimp are pink.

Pour in white wine or lemon juice and stir well. Top with shredded Parmesan cheese and keep on stove 30 seconds to 1 minute — just until cheese melts. Serve over angel hair pasta. Serves 2.

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Sandwiches • Ice Cream Smoothies • Icees Hamburgers Hot Dogs • Chili Dogs

Hamburger:

$5.69 / Combo $9.29

Cheeseburger: $6.29 / Combo $9.45 Bacon Cheeseburger:

Double Cheeseburger: Hot Dog:

$8.29 Combo $11.45

$2.95 / Combo $6.95

Cheese Dog:

$3.95 / Combo $7.95

Chili Cheese Dog: Corn Dog:

$6.69 Combo $9.69

$4.95 Combo $8.95

$2.19 / Combo $5.95

Chicken Tenders:

(2) $4.19 Combo $7.19 (4) $6.19 / Combo $9.19

Home-style Chicken Breast Chunks: $4.99

Mini Chicken Tacos:

$5.99 for 10

BLT with or without mayo:

Grilled Cheese:

$5.15 $2.15

Nachos – n – cheese: Cheesesticks:

Fried Mac-n-cheese: Funnel Cake Fries: Fried Cheesecake: Fried Pickles:

4 Bama Beignets:

$4.19

(6) $5.19 $4.19 $3.19 $4.19

(15) $2.99

$4.95

Choose Your Spud: $2.95 French Fries, Waffle Fries, Curly Fries, Tator Tots, Onion Rings

Chili Cheese Spud: Load Your Spud:

$4.95

$7.95

(cheese, chili, bacon, sour cream, jalapenos)

Combos include your choice of spud & small fountain drink.

Fountain Drinks: small / 16oz: $1.50 medium / 24oz: $1.95 large / 32 oz: $2.75

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Discover dozens of locally-owned boutiques and unique shops to delight the most seasoned shopper.

Visit alwharf.com for more information!

We Have Relocated To The Wharf 4830 Wharf Parkway, Suite G106 in Orange Beach!

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