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Your guide to life on the Alabama Gulf Coast

PEACE, LOVE AND MUSIC HANGOUT FEST 2015

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• Sunset Festival • Gulf Coast Hot • Flying Harpoon 2 opens in Air Balloon Fest (coupon inside!) Orange Beach

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a letter from the A specialty publication of Gulf Coast Newspapers PUBLISHER Parks Rogers parks@gulfcoastmedia.com

EDITOR Destiny Brown dbrown@gulfcoastnewspapers.com

COPY EDITOR John Mullen jmullen@gulfcoastnewspapers.com

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Frank Kustura

editor

Hello there.

This month is all about festivals on and near the Island. One of the largest music festivals in the Southeast, The Hangout Music Festival draws in thousands of music lovers from all over the nation to the Gulf Shores public beaches. The Hot Air Balloon Festival in Foley and the Gulf State Park Luau are more local events that have visitors from all over making a trip to Baldwin County. The Flying Harpoon 2 is now open for business and is already promising to be a great addition to Orange Beach. With the endless live music at The Wharf, Flora-Bama, The Hangout and more, the entertainment and the fun are endless here at the beach.

For those looking for a more a relaxed May, take a trip to the white sands of the beach.

I’ll see you there in my beach chair,

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— Destiny Brown

Jeniece Bouzan

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BEACH ACCESS No fees for beach access; parking is free at most of these public beaches.

Florida Point: Located 0.3 miles east of Perdido Pass Bridge Cotton Bayou: Located at the intersection of Highway 182 and Highway 161 Romar Beach: Located 6.8 miles east of Highway 59 The Gulf State Park Pavilion Area: Located six miles east of Highway 59. $6 fee to park all day ($12 for large vans).

Gulf Shores Public Beach: Located where Highway 59 dead-ends.

Gulf Shores Second Street Public Beach: Located two blocks west of Highway 59.

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PEACE, LOVE AND MUSIC HANGOUT FEST 2015

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• Sunset Festival • Gulf Coast Hot • Flying Harpoon 2 opens in Air Balloon Fest (coupon inside!) Orange Beach

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about the cover Our cover photo is by Michelle Carroll Stancil.

Hangout Music Festival returns May 14-17 to Gulf Shores. This years festival headliners are the Foo Fighters, Sam Smith, Zac Brown Band and Beck. Find out more on page 6.

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contents Hangout Music Festival 6 Peace, love and music 9 Sunset Festival Bringing Key West to The Wharf Gulf Coast Hot Air Balloon Festival 18 Soaring fun in Foley 20 Hooked on fishin’ with Phil Dortch 22 Who’s on the Island Hugh Davis 24 Gulf State Park Luau Hula skirts and fire dances What to Do 25 Flora-Bama buys Happy Harbor 29 The latest addition 30 Music listings Local bands and shows Sand Volleyball Championships 32 AVCA Collegiate Nationals 38 The Flying Harpoon 2 Local hangout opens in Orange Beach 40 Coastal Photography Club Old Vehicles and Farm Vehicles Beachin’ Churches 41 42 Local Flavors Moe’s Original BBQ 43-64 Dining Guide

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Three days of peace, love and music More than six stages will be set up along the Gulf Shores public beach for the 2015 Hangout Music Festival.

If you’re into music, the beach and a good time, be sure to get your ticket early so you don’t miss out on the fun in the sun.

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he sixth annual Hangout Music Festival comes on the heels of an announcement that it will be around for another ten years. National festival music heavyweight Goldenvoice will be on board to help run the shows.

“From the beginning, the Hangout Music Festival's main priority has been to create an incredible fan experience,” Hangout founder Shaul Zislin said. “With our recently announced partnership with Goldenvoice, who produces top festivals including Coachella, we have found a partner that shares our vision in both fan experience and music programming. This partnership offers an exciting opportunity for the overall enhancement of Hangout.”

Hangout Music Festival is the first and only festival of its kind. The festival’s extraordinary beach backdrop and sandy walkways make Hangout Music Festival the premiere destination for music fans.

This year the festival will be May 15 through 17 and will feature headliners Foo Fighters, Zac Brown Band, Beck, My Morning Jacket, Skrillex, Paramore, Foster The People, Spoon and more than 70 bands on the beautiful white sandy beaches of Gulf Shores.

Food offerings include fresh local seafood offerings prepared by renowned regional chefs in the Alabama Gulf Seafood Courtyard.

if you go WHAT: Hangout Music Fest WHEN: May 15 – 17 WHERE: The Hangout and Gulf Shores public beaches COST: Tickets start at $249 COST: HangoutMusicFest.com

*Packages Include:* THURSDAY KICK OFF PARTY - $40 GENERAL - $249

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• 6 Stages of Music

• More than 70 Bands

• Re-entry All Weekend

• Lots of Free Activities

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*What you need to know:* Wristbands and Re-Entry Wristbands MUST be worn for entry into the Festival and allow you to re-enter the Festival at anytime.

Keep the Beaches Clean The only things we should leave on the beach are our footprints. Please make sure you pick up your trash. Sea life and turtles can be harmed by trash left on the beach.

Parking and Shuttles The Hangout offers a prepaid shuttle service to the festival each day from various locations throughout the area. Parking near the festival is extremely limited.

Minimum Age This is an event for adults. You must be 18 or older to attend. If you want to bring your kids, they are welcome, but must have a ticket and be accompanied by a parent or guardian at all times . Kids under 10 (accompanied by a parent) get in free.

Drug and Alcohol Policy The Hangout Music Festival has a zero tolerance policy for all illegal activities. Drug use is ABSOLUTELY PROHIBITED and all city and state laws will be enforced inside the festival. Underage drinking will not be tolerated. You must be 21 or older to drink alcohol.

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Sunset Festival brings a part of Key West to The Wharf S

et to rival Mallory Square in Key West, Fla. with their nightly Sunset Celebration, the local restaurateurs and tenants at The Wharf in Orange Beach have created a weekly Sunset Festival that will cater to crowds of all ages.

Every Thursday night, the Wharf, along with Aloha Hospitality and other sponsors, have partnered together to create an atmosphere of fun and entertainment with live music, street performers, drink specials and games for the whole family.

The Sunset Festival was created with a “flip flops welcome” kind of vibe. Bob Baumhower, CEO of Aloha Hospitality says “There’s no better combination of entertainment, good eatin’, natural beauty and amazing facilities than what we have to offer here at The Wharf with the Sunset Festival.” The Thursday night Sunset Festivals are going to draw vacationers from all over the nation. Top regional bands such as Sugarcane Jane, the Modern Eldorados, Vibe Irie and many other poplar acts are scheduled to highlight this year’s Sunset Festival.

Professional street performers straight out of Key West, South Beach and New Orleans will also be on site entertaining folks with their tight-roping dog acts, fire breathers, jugglers, magicians, face-painting clowns, sword swallowers and more. There will also be the Spectra Laser Light Show that fills the sky with vibrant colors and sounds every night.

All of the participating restaurants and cafés will be providing food and drink specials for the Sunset Festival guests to include the ever popular piña coladas, bushwackers and daiquiris of all kinds. The Hot Spot, Toby Keith’s I Love This Bar & Grill, Ginny Lane, The Cigar Bar, Compleat Angler, Bimini Bob’s and Baumhower’s at the Beach are just a few of the contributing partners to offer Sunset Festival discounts as well as hosting their own live music acts. Come on out and watch the dolphins play and encounter this family friendly, Sunset Festival that’s destined to create lifelong memories for the entire family.

Bimini Bob’s Raw and Rum Bar will be the focal point for the Sunset Festival. Located directly behind the Marlin Circle on Main Street at The Wharf, this dockside

one-of-a-kind outdoor Boat Bar features high quality rum cocktails and frozen daiquiris, raw oysters and local peel-andeat shrimp.

This is where all the action will be this summer with live music coming from all directions, cool coastal breezes and a Bahamian, relaxed atmosphere that everyone looks for while on vacation.

For the biggest entertainment on the coast, look no further than The Wharf in Orange Beach. Located along the gorgeous Intracoastal Waterway, you can enjoy spectacular sunsets from the dockside marina, locally owned boutiques and fashionable retail shops and superior dining options can all be found at this all-inclusive entertainment district. The Wharf is also home to a state-of-the-art Carmike Cinemas movie theater, as well as the South's tallest Ferris wheel. The whole family can enjoy dolphin and sunset cruises, mini golf and zip lining at Sharky’s Family Adventure Park, laser tag at Arena The Next Level and dockside games such hermit crab racing, ring toss and cornhole at Bimini Bob’s and Baumhower’s at the Beach. The Amphitheater at The Wharf is also set to showcase some of the top musical acts the Gulf Coast will see this spring and summer. Concerts such as Dave Matthews, Boston, Eric Church and The Steve Miller Band will headline this year’s concert series.

The energetic and electrifying summer season is right around the corner and The Wharf will be “the place to be” this summer. You don’t want to miss out on all the Key West style shenanigans and fun.

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By Allison Woodham allison@gulfcoastmedia.com

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plashes of color will fill the sky May 1 and 2 as the Gulf Coast Hot Air Balloon Festival takes flight.

The 11th annual festival is sponsored by Tanger Outlets, which is also home to the kickoff party and balloon glow event on Thursday, April 30, 7 to 8:30 p.m. Visitors can view 10 balloons up-close, including Let’s Get High, piloted by Ellis Calvert and Touchstone Energy, piloted by 2001 Guinness World Record Holder Cheri White.

Festival hours are 2 – 10 p.m. on Friday, May 1, and 6 a.m. – 10 p.m. on Saturday, May 2 and the Foley Sports Park on Highway 98 West. Many of the same activities will be available for children and adults alike. Tethered hot air balloon rides are available both Friday and Saturday nights, providing the weather is favorable. A limited number of tickets will be sold for the tethered rides, and can be purchased online. The World Famous Disc Connected K-9 Frisbee Dog Show is always a crowd favorite and will be back for another weekend of dog tricks and treats. Mitchell Brothers and Sons carnival is a new surprise for visitors this year.

The carnival will be open 2 – 10 p.m. and wristbands are $25 for unlimited fun. Wristbands can be purchased at Tanger Outlets, Bryant Bank or online.

Live entertainment includes Sugarcane Jane, Chee Weez, Jeri, Rhythm Intervention and Escalade. While listening to live music, browse the arts and crafts booths, vendor booths, enjoy a crawfish boil and much more.

Attendance at past festivals has been 65,000, and organizers are expecting the crowd to grow this year.

Tethered Hot Air Balloon Rides

Hot air balloon tethered rides are scheduled for Friday and Saturday nights (approximately 7:30 – 9 p.m.).

Hot air balloons carry passengers more than 25 feet in the air giving them a bird’s eye view of the festival.

Hot air balloons are tied to ground using ropes while passengers experience a smooth ascent and descent in the balloon.

Rides are $20 for adults or $15 for children (ages 6 – 12). No riders under age 6 are allowed. Tethered rides are weather dependent, No refunds will be given for inclement weather. For tickets, visit GulfCoastBalloonFestival.com.

Shuttle and Parking

Free shuttle service is available behind the Nike Factory Store at Tanger Outlets and from the Trawick Center in the Bryant Bank parking lot to the festival grounds.

The shuttle runs Friday and Saturday from 2 – 10 p.m.

Onsite parking is available for $5.

ABOVE PHOTO BY MICHELLE CARROLL STANCIL; LEFT PHOTO BY ALLISON WOODHAM

Entertainment Schedule THURSDAY, APRIL 30

7 – 8:30 p.m.

Tanger Outlets Kickoff and Glow Event • Hot air balloon glow • Four-Day Super Sale • Spin the wheel for free prizes

FRIDAY, MAY 1

2 p.m. – 10 p.m.

Foley Sports Complex • Carnival by Mitchell Brothers Carnival • World Famous Disc Connected K-9 Frisbee Dog Show • Crawfish boil • Arts, crafts and food • Live entertainment: Sugarcane Jane 5 – 7 p.m.

• Tethered rides at dusk • Live music headliner: Chee Weez 8:30 – 10:30 p.m.

• Hot air balloon glow at dusk

SATURDAY, MAY 2

6 a.m. – 10 p.m.

Foley Sports Complex • Carnival by Mitchell Brothers 2 – 10 p.m.

• World Famous Disc Connected K-9 Frisbee Dog Show • Crawfish boil • Arts, crafts and food

• Live entertainment: JERI 2 – 4:30 p.m.

• Live entertainment: Rhythm Intervention 4:30 – 7 p.m.

• Tethered rides at dusk • Live music headliner: Escalade 8:30 – 10:30 p.m.

• Hot air balloon glow at dusk

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on fishin’ with Phil Dortch What kind of fish screams out drag on the first run, has teeth like a barracuda, cuts line like slicing through a stick of butter, snaps at your feet like it wants to eat you alive if you’re lucky enough to land it? What kind of fish would most likely jump into the boat if given a chance, yet makes decent table fare? The king mackerel, sometimes called kingfish.

These long, streamline pelagic coastal migratory fish start showing up around the Alabama State Pier in mid-March and hang around our coastal waters till early fall. They seem to arrive when the water temperature reaches near 70 degrees, but don’t mind our hot summer temps either.

Juvenile kings are often confused with their cousin, Spanish mackerel.

The two main things to look for are the lateral lines and dorsal fins. The kings lateral black line dips significantly about midway down the side. The Spanish lateral line gradually tapers downward instead of a sharp drop.

The dorsal fin on the king is a light grayish to white, whereas the Spanish dorsal fin is black. The juvenile king and Spanish will probably display bright yellow spots, which lends itself to much of the confusion. The king will lose its yellow spots as it reaches adulthood.

Be aware of size and bag limits. Alabama’s recreational size limit for kings is 24-inches minimum fork length and bag limit of two per person per day. Spanish size limit is 12 inches minimum fork length and 15 bag limit per person per day. There is no closed season for either fish.

Actually keeping a king on the line once it strikes your bait can be somewhat of a challenge. When using live bait, they will often strike short to kill the fish which will cause a missed catch. Because of this, it pays to attach a short piece of wire to the main hook with a small stinger treble hook.

A variety of baits will work. Live pogies, croaker, pinfish, blue runners, frozen cigar minnows along with artificial baits such stretch 25 or 30, different size spoons with or without a No. 2 – No. 3 planer, or anything that flashes to attract their attention.

Don’t be surprised if you see one launch itself about 10 feet in the air like a rocket. Look for birds feeding on bait fish in open water or around the gas rigs in the Gulf.

A variety of fishing methods will yield success, but keep in mind that a wire leader with any type bait is essential. Try slow trolling live bait or drifting with the current around the rigs where bait fish gather. Try different speeds or even different color baits. You will sometimes spot a school much deeper than your bait can reach, so add lead weights as needed or better yet, use a down-

rigger to get the bait to the desired depth. The downrigger can be used for both live or artificial baits.

Have several leader rigs made ahead of time. You’re sure to lose some tackle since the kings are often schooling fish and some will cut the line ahead of your bait.

Be cautious about using shiny lead sinkers. Organize your leaders in Ziploc bags to avoid tangles. When the action is hot, you don’t want to spend valuable time re-rigging tackle.

Another effective method is to tie directly to the gas rig and chum with cut pogies or other bait, or a chum bag or chum churn. Tie up on the downcurrent side of the rig, and drift live baits back in the chum slick about six feet under a large cork or balloon. It’s easier to gaff your catch but be sure it’s a legal size. Watch out for those sharp teeth. It’s always good to have a first aid kit and peroxide on board in case of an accident. Trying to land a king using a net usually creates havoc and could ruin a good net. You can always land the fish by grabbing the tail.

Cleaning your catch is quite simple. The smaller ones are easy to filet since they have no scales. The larger fish make good steaks. Using a sharp knife, score each side making pieces about one and a half inches wide then chop the bone using a meat cleaver. This makes a nice round steak to cook on the grill. Try cutting out the four circular pieces of meat from the steak, wrapping them in bacon then frying or grilling.

How about canning your catch?

Pack the circular pieces in a sterilized pint jar.

Add one teaspoon salt and seal the jar.

Pressure cook for 1 1/2 hours.

The fish makes its own liquid and will keep for a long time in the cabinet. Good to use for salads or fish cakes.

When the king meat is cooked on the grill or fried, it turns a beautiful white color. King mackerel is also good to smoke. Experiment to see what is your preference and as with most any fish, removing the bloodline makes for better tasting fish.

Remember, take a kid fishing, obey the rules and get home safe. Any day on the water is fun, and catching fish is always a bonus.

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‘Who’s on the Island?’

Hugh Davis, branch manager of Hanphy shop in Tallahassee, cock Bank, was born in 1953 in Buford, Hugh still had a store in S.C. His dad was a drill instructor on ParThomasville, Ga., a comMARK ris Island with the Marine Corps. mercial property busiROBINSON After a short time there, his dad was ness, he owned a wood transferred to Marine Headquarters in shop, opened a Well’s Virginia where the family would live for Cargo equipment trailer business and ran the next four years. His dad, of whom he the Big Bend Saltwater Classic. He also is immensely proud, had received a field designed and built satellite communicacommission, and had to return to school tions trailers with Skybase Communicafor special training. tions.

A celebrity of sorts, he had been with Hugh was involved in building some Edson’s Raiders in WWII, and had earned special trailers for FEMA and USAF. Afa Purple Heart in combat in Korea. From ter a couple years, Hugh wanted to move Washington they moved to Hawaii for on. One day Mark Simpson whom Hugh three years, then to Camp Pendleton, Cahad known in business from the 80s, and Hugh Davis lif. From there his dad was sent to Japan was managing Hancock Bank in Florida, (he was provost marshal for the Marine asked Hugh to come to work for them in Corps in southern Japan and Vietnam). Vietnam was heat- sales. He asked Hugh to be branch manager in a local bank ing up so the family had to stay behind in Hialeah, Fla., in Tallahassee to help them figure out what was necessary with an uncle. to improve their market share.

Next to San Diego and when his dad retired, they moved The second year he was there, he received the 2010 Top to Tallahassee, Fla. Hugh graduated high school with hon- Performing Branch award which he proudly displays in ors in 1971. While in school, he got jobs as an engraver, and his office. Hancock then offered Hugh the job of branch also worked part time in the FSU computer department. manager in Gulf Shores, and he, after talking to MaryelHe was accepted into the University of Florida where len, accepted. They love the area and its Small Town, Big he started out as a zoology major. He ended up with a BS Beach attitude. in chemistry and then studied biochemical research on the Hugh’s passion is motorcycles. He’s recently hooked up neurotransmitter dopamine on the dung fungus Phycomy- with a group of professional men called the Coastal Motorces blakesleeanus. cycle Riders. The club members are riders from Mobile, the Hugh married his college girlfriend, Donna, and they Gulf Coast, Pensacola, Milton and other nearby areas. The had four children. Meantime, his mom had started a tro- rides are fun, therapeutic and there is all the camaraderie phy business, and she wanted his help. Hugh went home, you could ever want. and worked in the business with his mom.

He could retire but has no desire to do so. He enjoys He stayed, eventually running the business after his running the Hancock Bank branch. It has four walls and mom retired for another 25 years. After his parents passed is retail and he understands it. The bank has a great crew, away, he eventually sold the business. Hugh then got di- and a great tradition going back to 1899 of making sure the vorced, and his life changed. A couple years after being di- customers are the first concern. They work as a team and it vorced, Hugh met Maryellen. She was an attorney working works out well for everyone. with Hugh’s attorney. She had been involved in the Shoney Hugh told me that most of what he had done in his life, discrimination lawsuit, and other interesting cases. Within he did because other people had asked him to do somea year, they were married. thing. He had gotten into the trophy business because his During the initial years following the sale of his tro- mom had asked him to help her run the business.

It was very successful, but after he sold it, he was asked to run the Big Bend Saltwater Classic fishing tournament.

His friend Alan Richardson had approached him about being the tournament director. He ran it for nine years.

He came to work the bank when his friend and former banker Mark Simpson called him and asked him to run a special project. He was asked to do work with early satellite communications and he did. Though he believed in those words he preached, “Life is too short to chase other people’s dreams,” Hugh himself never followed them.

Hugh is a remarkable gentleman and 100 percent pure class. He is intelligent, articulate, compassionate and a good listener. He’s an asset to the island. Not only is the Island fortunate to have him here, but I’m fortunate to be able to call him a friend.

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It was a beau�ful summer morning when we le� 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 ge�ng 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 dissa�sfied with the last few a�empts on designing our hair to suit our lifestyles; most of the so called stylists did not take into considera�on 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 �me 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 beau�ful.

Pam, my friend, went first since I was a li�le chicken a�er 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, a�er that was the type of her hair, the texture of her hair, then what sort of condi�on 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 condi�oning, then for the next 30 minutes Anthony’s hands were a sea of mo�on, 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 condi�oners 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 condi�on our hair the same.

Anthony explained that at all �mes 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.

A�er we went through the ten rules, he took me to the shampoo area and treated me to the best shampoo and condi�oning 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. A�er shampooing and before condi�oning, towel blot the hair because the hair is porous like a sponge, pu�ng any condi�oner 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.

A�er 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 bo�le. 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 at 23175 Perdido Beach Boulevard in Orange Beach & their phone number is 251.974.1514.

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n exciting opener to the season will be a luau Memorial Day weekend on the beach at Gulf State Park.

Park Superintendent Lisa Laraway said a topnotch company is being brought in to conduct the event for the second straight year.

“We brought in entertainers from a professional luau company from Fort Lauderdale,” Laraway said. “We’ve

got dancers, fire dancers, an emcee. It’s going to be very well done.”

Outside the roped area beachgoers and other visitors will be able to see the action and the park will be selling drinks and some simple menu items.

“We’ll have tents where the general public, if they want to come out and watch the luau, we will have drinks for sell and a minimal menu in the tent,” Laraway said.

“Nachos or maybe a hamburger or hotdog.”

Last year's beach luau sold almost 304 tickets, so this year's event will accommodate 512 guests.

For more information, call the park at 251-948-7275.

if you go WHAT: Gulf State Park Beach Luau WHEN: May 24 WHERE: Gulf State Park Pavilion, Gulf Shores COST: General seating $55 and includes one trip through the buffet line, one alcoholic drink or two non-alcoholic beverages, and a regular lei. VIP $85 FIND OUT MORE: 251-948-7275 PHOTOS BY MICHELLE CARROLL STANCIL

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Tacky Jacks, Wednesday at 6 p.m.

Toby Keith’s I Love This Bar, Wednesday at 7 p.m.

Bingo FOLEY

American Legion Post 99, Wednesday at 10 a.m.

Tanger Outlet Food Court, Tuesday at 9 a.m.

GULF SHORES

American Legion Post 44, Monday at 6 p.m.

PERDIDO KEY

Flora-Bama, Monday through Friday 1 – 4 p.m.

ORANGE BEACH

Toby Keith’s I Love This Bar, Monday at 7 p.m.

Poker GULF SHORES

The Hangout, Wednesday at 6 p.m.

ORANGE BEACH

Happy Harbor Marina Road, Monday through Friday, noon – 3 p.m.

Dances FOLEY

Foley Senior Center line dancing, Wednesdays at noon and 1 p.m.

Foley Senior Center square dancing, Wednesdays at 2:30 p.m.

Foley Senior Center evening dance, first and third Sundays at 7 p.m.

Foley Senior Center ballroom dance lessons, Tuesdays at 3:15 p.m.

ORANGE BEACH

Toby Keith’s I Love This Bar line dance lessons, Tuesdays at 8 p.m.

FRIDAY, MAY 1

11th Annual Gulf Coast Hot Air Balloon Festival

Foley Sports Complex, 18507 US Highway 98 W., Foley 2 – 10 p.m.

For more information, read the article in Beachin’.

FRIDAY, MAY 1 – SUNDAY, MAY 3

2015 AVCA Collegiate Sand Volleyball Championship

Gulf Shores Public Beach, 100 Gulf Shores Parkway, Gulf Shores

The AVCA brings the best of sand volleyball to the beach in Gulf Shores. Check out the best college teams from across the country as they compete for the championship title. Pick your favorite team, find your spot in the sand and don’t miss three days of collegiate sand volleyball excitement. Call 251-979-4287 or visit AVCA.org.

SATURDAY, MAY 2

Tennis Family Fun Day

George C. Meyer Tennis Center, 2049 W. 2nd St., Gulf Shores 9 a.m.

Tennis Family Fun Day on Saturday, May 2nd at 9:00 a.m.

No equipment or tennis experience necessary. Free Kids and Adult Clinic event available for beginners, current players, families and friends performed by the top pros in the area.

Call 334-590-4484 or visit GulfShoresAl.gov.

Waterway Village Art Market

Gulf Coast Arts Alliance Art Gallery, 225 E. 24th Ave., Gulf Shores 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

The Waterway Village Art Market is presented by the Gulf Coast Arts Alliance, in partnership with the City of Gulf Shores. The Art Market is now in Waterway Village across from the Gulf Coast Arts Alliance Art Gallery, 225 East 24th Avenue, Gulf Shores. Local and regional artists will be displaying for sale their original works of art, which will include paintings in oil, acrylic, pastel, watercolor and mixed media. Visitors can also enjoy original handcreated pottery, jewelry, wood, metal and textile art. This family friendly event will feature live musical entertainment, hands-on children’s art activities and concessions.

Call 251-948-2627 or visit GulfCoastArtsAlliance.com.

FRIDAY, MAY 8

13th Annual GCAC Golf Tournament

Cotton Creek at Craft Farms, 3840 Cotton Creek Circle, Gulf Shores 8 a.m.

The entry fee is $90 for GCAC members and $110 for nonGCAC members and includes a buffet lunch, 18 holes of Arnold Palmer golf, beverages, hors d’oeuvres and social celebration after golf with a chance for many great prizes.

Following golf, lunch is served with prizes to be awarded.

The tourney is the primary fund raising event for GCAC. Proceeds help fund the GCAC scholarships given to selected student scholar athletes from Gulf Shores High School and fund requests for needed athletic equipment at Gulf Shores schools. A $10,000 Hole-In-One prize, other par three Hole-in-One prizes, and the Ball-in-a-Boat Contest are also part of the fun. “Do not worry if you are not part of a foursome – We will put you on a team. So go Continued on page 26

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at the beach Continued from page 25 ahead and sign up,’’ said tourney director John McCormick. For more sponsorship or entry info, call McCormick at 251-967-4237 or Fred Dickinson at 251-975-1500. Entry Forms are available at GCAthleticClub.com.

2015 AHSAA Regional Softball Championship

Gulf Shores Sportsplex, 19025 Oak Road W., Gulf Shores $8 per day Forty-eight Alabama High School teams from six divisions compete to advance to the championship game in Montgomery. Don’t miss the action.

Call 334-263-6994.

FRIDAY, MAY 8 – SUNDAY, MAY 10

2015 Sun Belt Track & Field Conference Championship

Orange Beach Recreation Center and Bodenhamer Center They shoot, they score! Check out rising stars at the Youth Basketball of America tournament along Alabama’s Gulf Coast. Athletes for around the state compete in this weekend tournament.

Contact at ETeamz.com/yboaalabama/.

2015 USSSA Global Sports Baseball-300 Points Battle of the South

Gulf Shores, Orange Beach and Foley Sportsplexes 4389 WIlliam Silvers Parkway, Orange Beach Elite USSSA baseball teams turn up the heat as they battle out to win the tournament title. Exciting competition, great facilities, beachfront accommodations, restaurants and attractions for all ages. Sign up today.

Call 256-651-1686 or visitAlabamaUSSAA.org.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 20 – SATURDAY, MAY 23

2015 NAIA Outdoor Track & Field National Championship-Friends & Family

Mickey Miller Blackwell Stadium at the Gulf Shores Sportsplex For more information, please visit SunbeltSports.org.

19025 County Road 6, Gulf Shores The 2015 NAIA Outdoor Track & Field National Championship will be held at the Mickey Miller Blackwell Stadium at the Gulf Shores Sportsplex.

SATURDAY, MAY 9

SATURDAY, MAY 23

Gulf Shores High School 600 E. 15th Ave., Gulf Shores Karate at the Beach! Come watch these athletes compete at the Gulf Shores Middle School.

For more information, please visit GulfCoastKarate.com or call 251-967-KICK (5425).

LuLu’s Homeport in Gulf Shores 2 p.m.

LuLuPalooza kicks off our Summer Season!

Come enjoy this FUN filled MUSIC day! 2-3 p.m. Vessel 3:45-5:15 p.m. Andrew Duhon Trio 5:45-7:15 p.m. Grayson Capps & the Lost Cause Minstrels 8:00-10:30 p.m. Headliner to be announced.

Battle at the Beach Open Karate Tournament 2015

Waves of Wine

Caribe The Resort, 28101 Perdido Beach Blvd., Orange Beach Noon – 5 p.m.

Buy your wine fest tickets now for only $35 each.

Tickets will be $45 at the gate.

Come enjoy the day at the annual Orange Beach Wine Festival. Sample more than 150 unique wines, savor wonderful food from local restaurants, dance to live music and relax on a cruise around the bay of Orange Beach.

Each attendee receives a boat ride, a custom wine glass and a custom wine bag. The festival begins at 12 pm and continues until 4 pm.

Call 251-980-9000 or visit WavesOfWine.com.

FRIDAY, MAY 22 - SUNDAY, MAY 24

2015 8th Annual Youth Basketball of America Gulf Coast Challenge

Gulf Shores Middle School, Gulf Shores High School,

LuLupalooza

2nd Annual Gulf State Park Beach Luau

Gulf State Park, 22250 E. Beach Blvd., Gulf Shores Gulf State Park Beach Pavilion Put on your grass skirts and join us at Gulf State Park Beach Pavilion for an authentic Beach Luau.

The 2015 Beach Luau will include live hula and fire performances, fresh Hawaiian leis, an island inspired buffet, kids activities, and more ... all on the beautiful sandy beach of Gulf Shores. Call 251-948-7275 or visit AlaPark.com/Gulf-State-Park-Beach-Luau.

SUNDAY, MAY 24

Miss Memorial Day Bikini Contest Flora-Bama Lounge & Oyster Bar, 17401 Perdido Key Drive, Pensacola Call 850-492-0611 or visit Florabama.com.

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Pinman Triathlon

Bodenhamer Recreation Center, 310 W. 19th Ave., Gulf Shores 8 p.m.

Early Registration: $15 Race Day: $20 Youth ages 6-14. Make checks payable to the Gulf Shores Swim Team.

All participants must have and use a helmet for the cycling portion of the event. Hosted by the City of Gulf Shores Parks and Recreation Department for the benefit of the Gulf Shores Swim Team. Registration forms available at the front desk of Recreation Center.

Call 251-968-1420 GulfShoresAl.gov.

SATURDAY, MAY 30

mockup of the navigation aids for Mobile Bay during the navigation lesson in the “About Boating Safely” course taught by John Griggs. The “About Boating Safely” classroom course will be provided by the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla at the Orange Beach Community Center.

Upon completion of this eight-hour boat safety course you will receive a boating safety education certificate that satisfies the Alabama requirements for a boating license. The course provides instruction in types of boats, boating law, boat safety equipment, boat handling, and navigation. The course is open to ages 12 and above. The cost includes a textbook, instructional materials, and lunch. Registration is required. If you cannot attend the May course, additional courses will be provided on June 27, and August 8.

To register for the course contact John Griggs at 251-9551443.

About Boating Safety

Orange Beach Community Center, 27235 Canal Road, Orange Beach 7:45 a.m. – 4 p.m. $35 per student or $45 for two family members sharing a book The Orange Beach Community Center is transformed to a

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ONGOING EVENTS WEDNESDAY, MAY 13 – SUNDAY, MAY 17

2015 Orange Beach Billfish Classic

The Wharf Marina The Wharf in Orange Beach, 4830 Main St., Orange Beach The Gulf Coast Triple Crown Series consist of five highprofile tournaments in the Gulf of Mexico. At stake for the Top Team in the Triple Crown is not only a custom sixfoot marlin trophy but also the honor of being named the best billfishing team in the Gulf of Mexico for the year.

The first tournament of the season will be the alwayspopular Orange Beach Billfish Classic.

Call 251-224-1000 or visit GulfCoastTripleCrown.com.

THURSDAY, MAY 14 – SUNDAY, MAY 17

The Hangout Music Festival 2015

Gulf Shores Public Beach at The Hangout, 101 E. Beach Blvd., Gulf Shores General Admission: $249 VIP: $1,099 Super VIP: $1,599 2015 Headliners Foo Fighters, Sam Smith, Zac Brown Band and Beck Never satisfied with the status quo, event founder and Hangout owner Shaul Zislin has added a sixth stage, a newly redesigned Alabama Gulf Seafood Outdoor Courtyard and a fashion village of pop up boutiques where fans can shop for dresses, bathing suits, sunglasses and the like. Even romance gets a boost, as the fest has added a beach-side wedding chapel. Visit HangoutMusicFest.com.

MONDAY, MAY 25 – THURSDAY, MAY 28

Kayak Camp

Pirates Cove, Josephine 9 a.m. – noon $150 for four day class More sessions in June These camps include four-day class of games, lessons, wilderness first aid, and nautical/ecological activities.

Kids ages 7 and above as well as adults are welcome. The price also includes daily snacks, water, a T-shirt, and a last day celebration with lunch at Pirates Cove. Instructors are CPR/Lifeguard certified. Sign up by emailing hutofelberta@gmail.com or calling 251-979-4374. Space is limited for quality, so those who want to join should sign up soon! Alternative programs are offered on stormy days.

MONDAY, TUESDAY AND WEDNESDAY

Painting in Pastel with Tommy Vogel Gulf Coast Arts Alliance Art Gallery, 225 E. 24th Ave., Gulf Shores

10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Individual classes are $35, children and students $25 and groups of 3 or more, $25 each.

Tommy provides all materials and students complete a painting each class.

Call 251-948-2627 or visit GulfCoastArtsAlliance.com.

THURSDAY

Sunset Festival

The Wharf in Orange Beach, 4830 Main Street, Orange Beach 2 – 8 p.m.

Every Thursday night starting in April. Multiple bands, street performers, Spectra light show, drink specials, and family fun for all.

Call 251-224-1000 or visit alwharf.com.

MONDAY – THURSDAY

Sky Trail Ropes Course Group Offer

Sharky’s Family Adventure Park, 23299 Wharf Lane, Orange Beach 10 a.m. – 10 p.m.

Any group with 10 people or more may reserve an adventure on the Sky Trail ropes course for only $5 per ticket.

Groups may also add on the 18-hole miniature golf course combo for just $1.50 more. This offer is valid Monday through Thursdays 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. until May 21.

Groups must be booked in advance. Call 251-454-7283 or visit alwharf.com/shopping-dining/sharkys/.

SATURDAY

Saturday Morning Road Bike Ride

Infinity Bicycles, 4575 Orange Beach Blvd., Orange Beach 8 – 10 a.m.

Riders may join us for a 24-35 mile ride in and around Orange Beach. The ride usually averages 17 mph. Check the online Shop Calendar or Facebook page for time changes or canceled rides.

Visit Infinity-Bicycles.com.

Coastal Farmers and Fishermans Market 20733 Miflin Road, Foley 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Call 251-943-1545 or email info@coastalalabamamarket.com.

WEEKLY THROUGH MAY 12

92ZEW Countdown to Hangout Fest Free Concert Series

The Hangout, 101 E. Beach Blvd., Gulf Shores 7 – 10 p.m.

Reach for the Beach finalists will open for the booked national recording artists. Visit 92Zew.net.

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Happy Harbor On the Line to become Flora-Bama addition

By John Mullen jmullen@gulfcoastnewspapers.com The well-known Flora-Bama Lounge and Package Store will be buying the Happy Harbor location on the line adjacent to several other businesses operated by the club.

Happy Harbor fronts Ole River and is directly east of the Flora-Bama Yacht Club, also on Ole River.

Pat McClellan, a part owner of the Flora-Bama for 30 years, confirmed the sale.

He said the business there now has permission to build docks and tentative plans are to put docks between the Yacht Club on the east and Flora-Bama Watersports on the west. A boardwalk connecting the three may also be built in the future, McClellan said.

“We can run it all together there and we think that will work out real well for our restaurants and other properties,” McClellan said.

The addition will make six businesses in the state line area.

On the Gulf side is the world-famous roadhouse and on the north side of the road is the Flora-Bama liquor store.

The Harbor location sits between the Flora-Bama Yacht Club and Flora-Bama Watersports which rents boats, jet skis, has fishing charter boats and other water related rentals.

McClellan said the group also has an interest in the Rib Shack which is on the north side of the beach road east of the Waffle House.

The Flora-Bama also owns a house on virtually the same piece of property, sometimes used by musicians, known as the "River House."

“Congratulations to the Flora-Bama,” Don McGill of Happy Harbor on the Line said. “I’m thinking it will help their parking situation quite a bit.”

Harbor officials blew it out one last time with three members of the local band, known to have tons of followers, Hundred Dollar Car, who played on the last day before the Harbor closed. Those members are Chris Bryant, Clay Connor and Johnny Mullen.

John McInnis III and Pat McClellan are two of the Flora-Bamas owners.

“The bottom line is the Flora-Bama is taking over this property and that’s about it,” McGill said. “The paperwork is going to be signed tomorrow and I just spoke with them a little bit.

They didn’t really have any immediate plans as to what it’s going to be. It’ll be part of the Flora-Bama.”

The Happy Harbor Pizzeria and Creamery will remain within the Harbor fold. It is located on the far east of the property on the north side of Perdido Beach Boulevard or beach road.

Happy Harbor also operates "The Mothership" on Marina Road and a pizzeria on County Road 4 near Oyster Bay. It previously owned a bar and restaurant near that location as well, but it was recently taken over by Beau Gregory and renamed Beau's Place.

“There will be oyster shucking stations along with a great selection of draft beer,” one of four co-owners Cam Price said.

“Crawfish, lots of raw oysters, char-grilled oysters, peel-and-eat shrimp. Things that are fun to eat. We’re going to have a great craft beer selection. We’re going to put in a bunch of walk-in coolers down here, one keg cooler that will feed draft beer into the bar here and into the bar upstairs.”

Patrons can order food at stations both upstairs and downstairs, much like at the roadhouse on the beach.

Inside upstairs will one big bar room with two full bars serving libations.

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LIVE LOCAL MUSIC

Looking for some live music?

The Gulf Coast has plenty to offer in music and entertainment. This monthly guide will lead you to hot spots for karaoke, open mic, live music and more.

Email Destiny Brown to update or add listings at dbrown@gulfcoastnewspapers.com.

Catch Galactic with Macy Gray at The Hangout Music Festival 2015 on Friday, May 15.

KARAOKE

OPEN MIC

SATURDAY, MAY 2

American Legion Post 99 Friday at 7 p.m.

Good Time Charlie’s Tuesday at 10 p.m.

The Office Lounge Wednesday at 8 p.m.

American Legion Post 99 Sunday at 6 p.m The Office Lounge Tuesday at 6 p.m.

The Cove Chase Brown LuLu’s Shiny Objects Papa Rocco’s Johnny B.

Orange Beach

Josephine

THURSDAY, MAY 7

Gulf Shores

Pirates Cove Adam Holt Band / Perdido Brothers

Orange Beach

Bill’s by the Beach Strickly Isbell Duo LuLu’s Wes Loper Papa Rocco’s Logan and Jen

SUNDAY, MAY 3

Orange Beach

Foley

Ft. Morgan

Tacky Jacks Thursday and Saturday at 9 p.m.

Gulf Shores

Behind The Pines Wednesday at 8 p.m.

Mud Bugs Thursday – Saturday at 8 p.m.

Pink Pony Pub nightly at 9 p.m.

Tacky Jacks Tuesday at 5:30 p.m.

Orange Beach

Island Time Daiquiri Bar Wednesday at 8 p.m.

Tacky Jacks Thursday at 6 p.m.

Toby Keith’s I Love This Bar Thursday at 8:30 p.m.

Undertow Wednesday – Friday at 9:30 p.m.

Perdido Key

Happy Harbor on the Line Wednesday at 6 p.m.

Foley

Tacky Jacks Wednesday at 5:30 p.m.

Orange Beach

Happy Harbor the Mothership Wednesday at 6 p.m.

Island Time Daiquiri Bar Tuesday with Brittany Bell at 9 p.m.

Gulf Shores

Bimini Bobs Ronnie Presley

Gulf Shores

Perdido Key

LuLu’s Shiny Objects Papa Rocco’s Johnny B.

LIVE MUSIC

Cobalt Coffee, Black Cosmo’s Brittany Bell

Gulf Shores

MONDAY, MAY 4

Flora-Bama Monday at 6 p.m.

Orange Beach

FRIDAY, MAY 1

The Cove Destiny Brown LuLu’s Jimmy Lumpkin Papa Rocco’s Logan and Jen

Orange Beach

Amphitheater at The Wharf Boston with Kansas Baumhowers Ronnie Presley The Hot Spot Adam Holt Band Tacky Jack’s Marty McIntosh Duo

Gulf Shores

LuLu’s Brent Burns Papa Rocco’s Mark and Smokey TUESDAY, MAY 5

Gulf Shores

LuLu’s Ronnie Presley Papa Rocco’s Mark and Smokey WEDNESDAY, MAY 6

Gulf Shores

LuLu’s Jon Cowart Papa Rocco’s Mark and Smokey Compleat Angler Destiny Brown

Gulf Shores

Baumhower’s Destiny Brown The Wharf Brian Hill FRIDAY, MAY 8

Gulf Shores

Bill’s by the Beach Chase Brown LuLu’s Rhythm Intervention Papa Rocco’s Logan and Jen

Orange Beach

Amphitheater at The Wharf John Fogerty Baumhowers Jerry Powell Compleat Angler Double Dee SATURDAY, MAY 9

Gulf Shores

Bill’s by the Beach Pale Moon Rising LuLu’s Adam Holt

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Papa Rocco’s Johnny B.

SUNDAY, MAY 17

Orange Beach

Gulf Shores

Baumhowers Christina Christian Bimini Bobs Ronnie Presley SUNDAY, MAY 10

The Hangout The Hangout Music Festival 2015 LuLu’s Cadillac Attack Papa Rocco’s Johnny B.

Gulf Shores

Orange Beach

Bill’s by the Beach Chase Brown LuLu’s Jimmy Lumpkin Papa Rocco’s Johnny B.

Orange Beach

Cobalt Coffee, Black Cosmo’s Brittany Bell MONDAY, MAY 11

Gulf Shores

LuLu’s Brent Burns Papa Rocco’s Mark and Smokey TUESDAY, MAY 12

Gulf Shores

LuLu’s Kyle and Karl Papa Rocco’s Mark and Smokey

MONDAY, MAY 18

Gulf Shores

LuLu’s Brent Burns Papa Rocco’s Mark and Smokey TUESDAY, MAY 19

Gulf Shores

John Fogerty will play at the Amphitheater at The Wharf Friday, May 8.

LuLu’s Grits N Pieces Papa Rocco’s Mark and Smokey WEDNESDAY, MAY 20

Gulf Shores

LuLu’s Jon Cowart Papa Rocco’s Mark and Smokey

Gulf Shores

Orange Beach

Orange Beach

Bimini Bobs Al and Kathy Compleat Angler Destiny Brown

Bimini Bobs Alexa Burroughs Cobalt Coffee, Black Cosmo’s Brittany Bell

Compleat Angler Al and Kathy

THURSDAY, MAY 21

THURSDAY, MAY 14

LuLu’s Kyle and Karl Papa Rocco’s Logan and Jen

MONDAY, MAY 25

Orange Beach

LuLu’s Brent Burns Papa Rocco’s Mark and Smokey

Gulf Shores

The Hangout The Hangout Music Festival Kick-Off Party 2015 LuLu’s Lee Yankie Papa Rocco’s Logan and Jen

Orange Beach

Baumhower’s Destiny Brown The Wharf Sugarcane Jane FRIDAY, MAY 15

Gulf Shores

Gulf Shores

Baumhower’s Destiny Brown Sunset Festival at The Wharf Brian Hill FRIDAY, MAY 22

Gulf Shores

Bill’s by the Beach Chase Brown LuLu’s Adam Holt Papa Rocco’s Logan and Jen

The Hangout The Hangout Music Festival 2015 LuLu’s JERI Papa Rocco’s Logan and Jen

Orange Beach

Orange Beach

SATURDAY, MAY 23

Baumhowers Alexa Burroughs Bimini Bobs Destiny Brown SATURDAY, MAY 16

Gulf Shores

The Hangout The Hangout Music Festival 2015 LuLu’s CoConut Radio Papa Rocco’s Johnny B.

Orange Beach

Baumhowers Roger Plemons

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WEDNESDAY, MAY 13 LuLu’s Webb Dalton Papa Rocco’s Mark and Smokey

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Baumhowers Ronnie Presley Bimini Bobs Destiny Brown

Gulf Shores

TUESDAY, MAY 26

Gulf Shores

LuLu’s The Relics Papa Rocco’s Mark and Smokey WEDNESDAY, MAY 27

Gulf Shores

LuLu’s Webb Dalton Papa Rocco’s Mark and Smokey

Orange Beach

Compleat Angler Destiny Brown

Gulf Shores

THURSDAY, MAY 28

Orange Beach

Bill’s by the Beach Chase Brown LuLu’s Lee Yankie Papa Rocco’s Logan and Jen

LuLu’s Kyle and Karl Papa Rocco’s Johnny B. Amphitheater at The Wharf The Beach Boys Baumhowers Jerry Powell SUNDAY, MAY 24

Gulf Shores

Gulf Shores

Orange Beach

Baumhower’s Destiny Brown Sunset Festival at The Wharf Modern El Dorados

LuLu’s Crowned Jewelz Papa Rocco’s Johnny B.

FRIDAY, MAY 29

Orange Beach

Bill’s by the Beach

Gulf Shores

Pale Moon Rising LuLu’s Sugarcane Jane Papa Rocco’s Logan and Jen

Orange Beach

Baumhowers Alexa Burroughs SATURDAY, MAY 30

Gulf Shores

LuLu’s Alvarado Road Show Papa Rocco’s Johnny B.

Orange Beach

Baumhowers Christina Christian SUNDAY, MAY 31

Gulf Shores

LuLu’s Alvarado Road Show Papa Rocco’s Johnny B.

Orange Beach

Bimini Bobs Alexa Burroughs Cobalt Coffee, Black Cosmo’s Brittany Bell

ONGOING

Gulf Shores

The Hangout Greg Brown Nolan’s Midnight Confessions every Tuesday through Saturday Nolan’s Lisa Zanghi every Monday

Orange Beach

Cosmo’s Brittany Bell every Sunday Find live music updates on the Beachin’ Facebook page.

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Collegiate sand volleyball tournament readies for NCAA recognition Locals and beach guests are encouraged to pack the stands at the American Volleyball Coaches Association's (AVCA) Collegiate Sand Volleyball National Championships. NCAA officials will be in town for this year's events as 2015 is the last year before the championships become NCAA-sanctioned.

“Attendance at this year's team and pair championships is more important than ever as our friends at the NCAA will be watching how the city of Gulf Shores, Sports Commission, The Hangout and the Gulf Coast Region Volleyball Association partner to deliver an elite collegiate tournament on our beaches,” says Beth Gendler, vice president of sales for the Gulf Shores and Orange Beach Sports Commission. “We need locals and visitors to come out and support these athletes and our area as we vie for consideration for the NCAA-sanctioned championship to stay on our beaches.”

AVCA Executive Director Kathy DeBoer says with more than 50 schools sponsoring sand programs around the country, competition is at its best and will bring a whole new level of rivalry to Alabama's beaches.

“The collegiate sand volleyball field is intensely competitive this spring,” says DeBoer. "Upsets happen every weekend, and this year's eight-team field will be the strongest ever. The top collegiate teams battling it out on the world-class beach at Gulf Shores will be an event you won't want to miss."

In conjunction with the AVCA championships, the Gulf Coast Region of USA Volleyball will host a Junior Club and Open Division Beach Volleyball Tournament on Saturday and Sunday (May 1-2), and an adult tournament will also take place on that Saturday. The association is a region of USA Volleyball, the national governing body for sand volleyball in the U.S., and is comprised of club teams from across the nation aspiring to reach the Olympic level. Beachgoers are encouraged to cheer on these youth and adult athletes as they strive to win the series title.

“The Gulf Coast Region plays a huge part in organizing and hosting the AVCA tournament, and everyone involved with the sand championships is very excited that the NCAA has recognized sand volleyball as a sport,” says Shawn Weaver, co-director, board member and coach for the Gulf Coast Region of USA Volleyball. “This only means more available scholarships for our female athletes and more opportunities to play at the next level. Also, the NCAA brings more funding to continue to host the best championships for these players.”

In addition to soaking up the sun courtside, fans and families can enjoy the "Volleyball Village" complete with

food, drink and sports vendors that will accompany the tournament.

CBS Sports is set to capture the action throughout the weekend for television audiences and will air the AVCA championships at a later date.

if you go WHAT: AVCA Collegiate Sand Volleyball National Championships WHEN: Friday, May 1 – Sunday, May 3 WHERE: Gulf Shores Public Beach at The Hangout FIND OUT MORE: AVCA.org

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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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Island hangout establishes second location in Orange Beach

By Destiny Brown dbrown@gulfcoastnewspapers.com The Flying Harpoon name is no stranger to the Island. The Gulf Shores based restaurant has a reputation of giving the locals and visitors exactly what they came to the beach for:

great local entertainment and even better local food.

The idea of opening a second location came up when owners Neil and Nancy Farina realized the supply and demand of their first location.

“We were doing good in Gulf Shores so this opportunity came up and we decided to go for it and open something up in Orange Beach, “ said Neil Farina. “And it's different. We were hearing a lot of people from Orange Beach didn't want to make the haul to Gulf Shores and the opportunity was too good to turn down.”

Though both venues have a pub-like atmosphere, the Flying Harpoon 2 has an addition that the first location lacked.

“The big thing that's different over here is the oyster bar,” Farina said. “We have fresh raw oysters at the oyster bar downstairs seven days a week.”

Another big difference in the restaurant is the amount

of space allowed for customers.

“There's also a lot more room and a lot more tables,” Farina said. “The Flying Harpoon 2 caters a little more towards family and is more like a restaurant."

As for specials, the restaurant changes up their specials depending on what's fresh and available.

“We do different specials and kind of fly by the seat of our pants,” Farina said. “We come up with our stuff by

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seeing what's available and we make our specials accordingly.”

Much like the first location, The Flying Harpoon offers fresh, in-house ingredients and recipes.

“For example, if we do potato skins, we will do our own fresh potato skins,” Farina said. “All of the shrimp is peeled fresh. We get only local seafood and the shrimp are peeled and deveined here rather than coming like that from the vendor. We also make our own breading for the shrimp.”

The Flying Harpoon 2 has also had some good feedback from their New Orleans style Po-boys, which use bread straight from New Orleans.

The Flying Harpoon 2 currently hosts live music Friday and Saturday and soon to be Sunday afternoon.

Besides the live music, there is also a foosball table and a pool table.

Service Industry Night is Sunday through Wednesday night and offers food, app and drink specials from 10 p.m.-2 a.m.

For more information, visit the Flying Harpoon 2 on Facebook.

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Flying Harpoon 2 23479 Perdido Beach Blvd., Orange Beach Hours: Monday-Sunday, open at 11 a.m.

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Old Vehicles and Farm Vehicles Photos submitted by the Coastal Photography Club.

For more information contact Capt. Mark Robinson at 251540-7463 or President Mary Whitworth at 251-550-7050.

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Assembly of God

CHRISTIAN LIFE ASSEMBLY OFCHURCH GOD

25550 Canal Rd, Orange Christian Life the island Beach Church 25550 Canal967-4840 Rd., Orange Beach www.christianlifechurch.tv 251-967-4840 www.christianlifechurch.tv GULFWAY CHURCH 541 Cotton Creek Dr. (Co. Rd. 4), Gulf Gulfway Church Shores 541 Cotton Creek Dr. (Co. Rd. 4), 968-6858 Gulf Shores www.gulfwaychurch.com 251-968-6858 www.gulfwaychurch.com Baptist

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF BAPTIST GULF SHORES First Baptist Church Gulf Shores 2200 West First St.,ofGulf Shores 2200 W. 1st968-7369 St., Gulf Shores 251-968-7369 FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF First Baptist Church of Orange Beach ORANGE BEACH 4773 Bay Circle, Beach 4773 Bay Circle,Orange Orange Beach 251-981-4288 981-4288 www.firstbaptistorangebeach.com www.firstbaptistorangebeach.com Fisherman BAPTIST Baptist Church FISHERMEN CHURCH 17101 RiverRd., Rd., Bon Bon Secour 17101 River Secour 949-6387 251-949-6387 www.fomm.org www.fomm.org FRIENDSHIP BAPTISTChurch CHURCH Friendship Baptist 7159 CountyRd. Rd.10, 10, Bon Bon Secour 7159 County Secour 949-6486 251-949-6486 ISLAND FELLOWSHIP Island Fellowship BaptistBAPTIST Church 28290 CanalCHURCH Rd., Orange Beach 28290 Canal Rd, Orange Beach 251-980-1005 980-1005

Lagoon Baptist Church LAGOON BAPTIST CHURCH 17867 State Highway 180 W., Gulf Shores 17867 State Hwy 180 W., Gulf Shores 251-968-7057 968-7057 www.lagoonbc.com www.lagoonbc.com OysterBAY Bay BAPTIST Baptist Church, SBCSBC OYSTER CHURCH, 4280 Plash Rd., Gulf Shores 4280 Plash Rd., Gulf Shores 251-968-7805 968-7805 www.oysterbaybaptist.org www.oysterbaybaptist.org RomarBEACH Beach Baptist Church ROMAR BAPTIST CHURCH 23370 Perdido Beach OrangeBeach Beach 23370 Perdido BeachBlvd., Blvd., Orange 251-981-8959 981-8959 www.romarbeach.org www.romarbeach.org SHELL BAPTIST CHURCH ShellBANKS Banks Baptist Church Hwy 180, Gulf Shores 1212512125 StateState Highway 180, Gulf Shores 540-7136 251-540-7136

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Catholic OUR LADY OF THE GULF CATHOLIC Our LadyCATHOLIC of the GulfCHURCH Catholic Church 308E.East 22nd Ave, Gulf Gulf Shores 308 22nd Ave., Shores 968-7062 251-968-7062 www.ourladyofthegulfal.org www.ourladyofthegulfal.org ST. THOMAS-BY-THE-SEA 26547 Perdido Beach By Blvd., Orange St. Thomas The Sea Beach 981-8132 26547 Perdido Beach Blvd., Orange Beach www.stthomasbythesea.org 251-981-8132 www.stthomasbythesea.org Church of Christ CHURCH OF CHRIST OF CHURCH OF CHRIST GULF SHORES Church of Christ Gulf Shores 2414 W. 1st St, Gulf Shores 2414 W. 1st St., Gulf 968-7769 Shores 251-968-7769 www.gulfshoreschurchofchrist.org www.gulfshoreschurchofchrist.org Episcopal EPISCOPAL HOLY SPIRIT EPISCOPAL CHURCH Holy Spirit Episcopal 616 Fort Morgan Rd, GulfChurch Shores 616 Fort Morgan Rd., Gulf Shores 968-5988 www.holyspiritepiscopalgulfshores.com 251-968-5988 www.holyspiritepiscopalgulfshores.com ST. PETER’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH 6270 Bon Secour Hwy, Bon Secour St. Peter’s Episcopal Church 949-6254 6270 Bon Secour Highway, Bon Secour 251-949-6254 Greek Orthodox ST. ATHANASIOS GREEK GREEK ORTHODOX ORTHODOX CHAPEL Chapel St. Athanasios Greek Orthodox 220 20thAve., Ave, Gulf 220 E.E.20th GulfShores Shores 967-2020 251-967-2020 stathanasios.al.goarch.org stathanasios.al.goarch.org Lutheran LUTHERAN GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH-ELCA Grace Lutheran Church-ELCA 491 West 23rd Ave, Gulf Shores 491 W. 23rd Ave., Gulf Shores 968-5991 251-968-5991 PEACE LUTHERAN CHURCH Peace Lutheran Church 8250 Roscoe Rd., Gulf Shores 8250 Roscoe Rd., Gulf Shores 974-2545 251-974-2545 ST. JUDE’S BY THE SEA LUTHERAN St. Jude’s By The Sea Lutheran Church CHURCH 312 E.E.16th GulfShores Shores 312 16thAve., Ave, Gulf 251-968-5833 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 METHODIST - UNITED Hwy across from SwiftMethodist School, BonChurch Secour Gulf10,Shores United 949-7400 1900 Gulf Shores Pkwy., Gulf Shores 251-968-2411 ORANGE BEACH UNITED www.gulfshoresumc.org METHODIST CHURCH 28751 Morgan’s Canal Rd., Orange Beach Chapel 981-6751 United Methodist Church www.orangebeachumc.org Highway 10, across from Swift School, Bon Secour 251-949-7400 Non-Denominational IGLESIA CASA DE LUZ Orange Beach United Methodist Church Companerismo Cristiano 28751 Canal Rd., Orange Beach 225 E. 24th Ave, Gulf Shores 251-981-6751 948-3467 www.orangebeachumc.org SAFE HARBOR HOUSE OF PRAYER NON-DENOMINATIONAL Multi-Culture Full Gospel Christian Service Center 7320 Bon Secour Hwy, Bon Secour Programs: Emergency 223-3615Aid, Food Pantry, Ozanam Charitable Pharmacy Meals BY on THE Wheels ST. and ANDREW SEA, 317 Dolphin Ave., Gulf Shores A COMMUNITY CHURCH 17263 Ft. 251-968-5256 Morgan Rd, Gulf Shores www.cscgs.com 968-3900 www.standrewbythesea.org

Iglesia Casa De Luz Companerismo Cristiano Presbyterian E. 24th Ave., CHURCH Gulf Shores FIRST 225 PRESBYTERIAN (USA) OF251-948-3467 GULF SHORES 309 East 21st Ave., Gulf Shores

968-7720 Safe Harbor House of Prayer www.gspres.com Multi-Culture Full Gospel 7320 Bon Secour Highway, Bon Secour GRACE251-223-3615 FELLOWSHIP PCA 19470 Co. Rd. 6, Gulf Shores 968-5302 St. Andrew

By The Sea, www.gracefellowship-pca.com A Community Church

17263 Fort Morgan Rd., Gulf Shores ORANGE BEACH 251-968-3900 PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH www.standrewbythesea.org 26640 Canal Rd, Orange Beach 981-4220 PRESBYTERIAN www.orangebeachpresbyterian.org

First Presbyterian Church (USA) of Gulf Shores CHRISTIAN SERVICE CENTER 309 E. 21st Ave., Gulf Shores PROGRAMS: Emergency Aid, Food Pantry, 251-968-7720 Ozanam Charitable Pharmacy and www.gspres.com Meals on Wheels.

317 Dolphin Ave., Gulf Shores

Orange Beach Presbyterian Church 968-5256 www.cscgs.com 26640 Canal Rd., Orange Beach 251-981-4220 www.orangebeachpresbyterian.org

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By Jay Sowers jay@gulfcoastmedia.com

D

iners in south Baldwin County now have another option while looking for a place to feast. Moe’s Original BBQ has opened its newest location in Foley at 20733 Miflin Rd. — in a building located beside Wolf Bay Lodge and the Coastal Alabama Farmers and Fishermen’s Market.

Russell Bush, manager of the Foley location, said he and his staff are excited that the doors are finally open for business.

“It’s been a long time coming, so we are definitely pumped for this,” Bush said. “It’s good to have another location opening and its good to be doing it in a place where there is nothing like this.”

The location for the new restaurant is conveniently located in a growing part of Foley.

“With the Fisherman’s Market next to us and everything that’s growing up on this side of town, it makes for a great place for people to come and enjoy a good meal,” Bush said. “I think this is a special time for Foley, and we’re obviously excited to be a part of it.”

“We already have a few on staff, and we are definitely looking for more people to be cashiers, bartenders and kitchen staff,” he said.

The Foley location is the 37th Moe’s Original BBQ restaurant across the country and the 15th in Alabama.

The company has locations in Alabama, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Maine, North Carolina, Ohio, South Carolina and Tennessee.

PHOTOS BY JAY SOWERS / STAFF

RESTAURANT INFO:

Moe’s Original BBQ 20733 Miflin Rd., Foley Open Sunday – Tuesday 11 a.m. – 8 p.m.

Wednesday – Thursday 11 a.m. – 9 p.m.

Friday and Saturday 11 a.m. – 10 p.m.

DINING GUIDE

Hanging out at the beach can 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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Sandwiches • Ice Cream Smoothies Hamburgers Hot Dogs • Chili Dogs

Bosco Sticks 3/$2.99 Hamburger: $6.89 / Combo $10.89 Cheeseburger: $7.49 / Combo $11.49 Bacon Cheeseburger: $8.89 Combo $12.89 Double Cheeseburger: $9.49 Combo $13.65 Jalapeno Hamburger: $8.89 Combo $12.89 Jalapeno Cheeseburger: $9.89 Combo $13.89 Fish Sandwich

$4.99 / Combo $8.75

Grilled Chicken Sandwich $7.65 Hot Dog: $3.95 / Combo $7.95 Chili Cheese Dog: $5.95 / Combo $9.95 Corn Dog: $2.19 / Combo $5.95 Pecan/Cranberry Chicken Salad on Croissant $4.99 / Combo $6.99

This combo includes chips

Chicken Tenders: (4) $4.69 / Combo $7.69 Plain or Spicy (6) $6.69 / Combo $9.69 Home-style Chicken Breast Chunks: $4.99

Mini Chicken Tacos: BLT with or without mayo: Grilled Cheese: Nachos – n – cheese: Cheesesticks: Fried Mac-n-cheese: Funnel Cake Fries: Fried Pickles: 4 Bama Beignets: Choose Your Fries:

$5.99 for 10 $5.15 $3.30 $4.19 (6) $5.19 $4.19 $3.19 (15) $3.99 $5.95 $2.99

French Fries, Tator Tots, Onion Rings

Chili Cheese Fries: Load Your Fries:

$4.99 $7.99

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

Combos include your choice of fries & small fountain drink.

Fountain Drinks:

small / 16oz: $1.75 medium / 24oz: $2.05 large / 32 oz: $2.85

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Voted Top Ten Seafood Restaurant In USA

By Coastal Living

“The Best Steamed Seafood Available” SINCE 1989 www.GulfShoresSteamer.com

Located at 27267 Perdido Beach Blvd. #115, Orange Beach, AL in SanRoc Cay

251.948.6344 GETTIN’ STEAMED

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27267 Perdido Beach Blvd. #115, Orange Beach, AL in SanRoc Cay www.GulfShoresSteamer.com

Appetizer Selection

*Steamed Oysters *Raw Oysters Seafood Gumbo, Crawfish Corn Chowder or Spicy Cajun Jambalaya Steamed Royal Red Shrimp Fresh Steamed Mussels Smoked Tuna or Shrimp Dip Blue Crab Claws Crab Cakes • Shrimp Skewer

Salads

Shrimp Salad • Cobb Salad

Sandwiches

Served with chips and all the fixin’s

*Hot & Juicy Hamburger *Tuna Sandwich Chicken Sandwich Hot Dog Grilled PoBoy’s *Steak Sandwich Crab Delight Grilled Cheese

Land Lover’s

Served with corn, potato and cole slaw

Gettin’ Steamed Platters

“VOTED BEST VALUE” All Platters & Combos Are Served with corn, Potato and Cole Slaw

Bay Steamer Ocean Steamer Small Steamer

Desserts

Key Lime Pie French Silk Chocolate Pie New York Style Cheesecake

A la Carte

Shrimp Skewer Snow Crab Cluster Lobster Tail

Crawling Combos Royal Red Shrimp Alaskan Snow Crab Shrimp & Crab Combo *Shrimp & Oysters The Crab Bowl “Bucket O’ Reds”

Fresh Fish Selection

Served with corn, potato and cole slaw Extra For Blackened Seasoning

Red Fish, Mahi-Mahi, Tilapia, Whitefish or Our Fresh Catch *Yellowfin Tuna Crab Cakes Stuffed Fish

The “Little Shrimp” Selection

Sides

Cole Slaw, Corn or New Potatoes Cauliflower or Broccoli

Beverages

Coke, Diet Coke, Dr. Pepper, Sprite, Vault, Lemonade, Iced Tea

Wines

By The Glass, By The Bottle, Premium Bottle Merlot, White Zinfandel, Chardonnay, Cabernet, Pinot Grigio

Beer

Domestic Bottle Premium Bottle Domestic Draft By The Glass Premium Draft By The Glass Domestic Pitcher Premium Pitcher

*Filet Mignon Served with Chips *Ribeye Steak Frozen Daiquiri 4 Oz. Burger • Hot Dog Strawberry, Pina Colada, Banana, Grilled Chicken Grilled Chicken Fingers Peach, Tequila sunrise, Margarita, Garden Steamer Grilled Cheese • (2)PB & J *All Prices Are Subject To Change Without Notice Due to Market and Availability* We Serve Our Food Hot & Fresh, So Please Allow Time For A Quality Product Consumer Information: consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions, such as chronic illness of the liver or blood, or have immune disorders.

*Cooked To Order Items are Identified by Asterisks.

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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 Ca�ish, 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

Catering Service for Special Events & Parties

Let Us Cater Your Events!

Daily Specials!

Mon: Meatloaf Tues: BBQ Baked Potato Wed: Brisket Thur: Thanksgiving Sandwich Fri: Blackened Mahi Mahi Sat: Smoked Cheeseburger Sun: Fried Chicken

11am-9pm - 7 Days a Week

Unless We Sell Out First!

Shirt and Shoes are NOT Required, or expected.

Moe’s New Location

20733 Miflin Rd., Foley, AL • 251-923-0079

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

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Fish River Grill #3

Fish River Grill #2

(Next to Rouses)

(Foley Plaza on Hwy. 59)

251.948.1110

251.952.FISH (3474)

GULF SHORES 1545 Gulf Shores Pkwy.

FOLEY 608 S. McKenzie

Hours: Monday - Saturday 10:30 a.m. - 9 p.m.

Gulf Shores Later Hours Spring & Summer

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251.948.1110

OMG! SHRIMP FEAST POBOY!!!

CHOSEN IN TOP “100 DISHES TO EAT IN ALABAMA BEFORE YOU DIE” GRILLED or FRIED 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 Golden Fried Catfish Platter - (U.S. Raised) Crawrefi’sshNoPthising Fried Select Oyster Platter The Like ‘Em! Fried Shrimp Platter - (Approx. 14-15) Fried Gator Platter

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VOTED BEST BURGERS IN BALDWIN COUNTY

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

REDNECK REUBEN • ALABAMA CHICKEN MELT PoBoys • Chicken • Shrimp • Oysters • Gator • Frog Legs Crawfish Pistols • Catfish • Whitefish • Stuffed Crab

***Cajun Crawfish Pistols Dinner (2) w/ Fries & Slaw*** OMG! Shrimp Feast Po-Boy • Seafood BLT

APPETIZERS ~ SALADS ~ POBOYS & SANDWICHES ~ KIDS MENU 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!

BEST BAR PRICES ON THE COAST ~ SWAMP JUICE ~ STUMPWACKER

608 S. McKenzie Street • (Foley Plaza on Hwy. 59) Foley, Alabama

251.952.FISH (3474)

1545 Gulf Shores Pkwy (Next to Rouses) Gulf Shores, Alabama

251.948.1110

Hours: Monday - Saturday 10:30 a.m. - 9 p.m. • Gulf Shores Later Hours Spring & Summer

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www.Desotosseafoodkitchen.com

Voted “People’s Choice” •Best Lunch • Best Dinner • Best Seafood

Since 2004

also been voted

• Friendliest Staff

A sit” i v t s s “mu Shore f l u in G while

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 7.25 - with pecan chicken tenders 9.99 - with chicken tenders 8.99 - with boiled shrimp 9.99 - with grilled or blackened chicken 8.99 Caesar Salad 7.25 - w/grilled or blackened chicken 8.99 - w/boiled shrimp 9.99 Gumbo & Salad - a cup of Seafood Gumbo and our 7.99 Bisque & Salad 8.50 SEAFOOD FAVORITES (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 Crab & Shrimp Bisque cup....5.25 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

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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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