tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8810203894825856400Sat, 13 Mar 2010 17:25:55 +0000The Orange Beach Community Websitehttp://www.orangebeach.ws/Everything_Orange_Beach_Blog/Orange_Beach_Blog.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (www.OrangeBeach.ws)Blogger4007125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8810203894825856400.post-6886051357868640999Sat, 13 Mar 2010 17:25:00 +00002010-03-13T11:25:55.291-06:00Spring (break) arrives: May concerts, late recess for local schools should boost season | al.com: "GULF SHORES, Ala.-- For the last few weeks spring-breakers have trickled into town, bundled in sweatshirts and commingled with the last of the snowbirds.But spring-break season along Alabama's beaches begins in earnest today when students from the University of Alabama, Auburn Unive"http://www.orangebeach.ws/Everything_Orange_Beach_Blog/2010/03/spring-break-arrives-may-concerts-late.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (www.OrangeBeach.ws)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8810203894825856400.post-5711219598956994174Sat, 13 Mar 2010 13:40:00 +00002010-03-13T07:40:19.130-06:00Get to Know Jonathan Wallace: Foley resident looks forward to making new music | al.com: "GULF SHORES, Ala. -- Jonathan Wallace’s love of music is apparent in all facets of his life.From his day job as minister of music at Lagoon Baptist Church in Gulf Shores, to piano lessons he teaches, to his new position as pianist for the Coastal Chorale, music always seems to be at the forefront."http://www.orangebeach.ws/Everything_Orange_Beach_Blog/2010/03/get-to-know-jonathan-wallace-foley.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (www.OrangeBeach.ws)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8810203894825856400.post-942334674257758092Sat, 13 Mar 2010 13:34:00 +00002010-03-13T07:34:02.860-06:00Bradley Byrne, candidate for governor, pushes coastal insurance plan for Alabama | al.com: "Republican gubernatorial candidate Bradley Byrne introduced a plan Friday to address Alabama's coastal insurance crisis, saying the issue threatens one of the state's most powerful economic engines."http://www.orangebeach.ws/Everything_Orange_Beach_Blog/2010/03/bradley-byrne-candidate-for-governor.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (www.OrangeBeach.ws)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8810203894825856400.post-5386222488810533397Sat, 13 Mar 2010 13:28:00 +00002010-03-13T07:28:01.880-06:00Remembering Longtime Fisherman - Daphne Alabama: "DAPHNE, Alabama - Ask anyone that knew Johnny Ethridge and you'll probably get the same response. “Real good guy, devoted fisherman you know, a good guy all around,” says Larry Scott. He owns Scott's Landing along the causeway and was one of the last people to see Johnny before he set out on Mobile Bay this morning. Friends say he was a devoted http://www.orangebeach.ws/Everything_Orange_Beach_Blog/2010/03/remembering-longtime-fisherman-daphne.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (www.OrangeBeach.ws)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8810203894825856400.post-6959880413757718364Sat, 13 Mar 2010 13:25:00 +00002010-03-13T07:25:31.842-06:00Baldwin County man shot on own property | Fox10tv.com: "ROBERTSDALE, Ala. (WALA) - A Baldwin County man is recovering after being shot by trespassers on his property.Phillip Hadley discovered two armed men on his land off County Road 87 around 7:00 p.m. Thursday. Hadley approached the men and an altercation occurred. While fighting with one suspect, Hadley was shot in the arm by the second man. http://www.orangebeach.ws/Everything_Orange_Beach_Blog/2010/03/baldwin-county-man-shot-on-own-property.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (www.OrangeBeach.ws)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8810203894825856400.post-16164643425063678Sat, 13 Mar 2010 13:18:00 +00002010-03-13T07:18:51.013-06:00Cook gets $5 million bonus from Apple | Fox10tv.com: "CUPERTINO, Calif. (AP) - Apple Inc. is giving its chief operating officer a $5 million bonus for 'outstanding performance' running the company while CEO Steve Jobs was on medical leave."http://www.orangebeach.ws/Everything_Orange_Beach_Blog/2010/03/cook-gets-5-million-bonus-from-apple.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (www.OrangeBeach.ws)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8810203894825856400.post-3652491392272340687Sat, 13 Mar 2010 13:17:00 +00002010-03-13T07:17:34.199-06:00Boater's body found in Mobile Bay | Fox10tv.com: "DAPHNE, Ala. (WALA) - Daphne fire crews say the body of 68-year-old John Ethridge was found floating near his boat in Mobile Bay. Early Friday morning, Ethridge was pulled from the water to a pier on Village Drive. FOX10 News spoke with the man who made the discovery and called police.Andy Citrin remembers it all."http://www.orangebeach.ws/Everything_Orange_Beach_Blog/2010/03/boaters-body-found-in-mobile-bay.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (www.OrangeBeach.ws)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8810203894825856400.post-8142164639419669581Sat, 13 Mar 2010 13:13:00 +00002010-03-13T07:13:18.665-06:00Alabama's Gulf Shores - A Different Destination - Cybergolf: "A different destination? With all the attention appropriately given the Robert Trent Jones Alabama Golf Trail, the Yellowhammer State might not sound that different.But it can be. I'm talking about the Gulf Shores, the southern tip of Alabama where it kisses the Gulf of Mexico and sidles up to the panhandle of Florida. Here on 32 mileshttp://www.orangebeach.ws/Everything_Orange_Beach_Blog/2010/03/alabamas-gulf-shores-different.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (www.OrangeBeach.ws)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8810203894825856400.post-4202217283458342462Sat, 13 Mar 2010 12:50:00 +00002010-03-13T06:50:33.669-06:00Some heading to beach; others stuck in class - Decaturdaily.com: "While Athens High School students Lauren Terry and Leslie Whitfield are enjoying spring break on the beach next week, it’s back to class for students in Decatur City and Lawrence County schools.Area boards of education scheduled spring break for different weeks, which is a change from previous years when schools had spring break http://www.orangebeach.ws/Everything_Orange_Beach_Blog/2010/03/some-heading-to-beach-others-stuck-in.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (www.OrangeBeach.ws)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8810203894825856400.post-4331350878800533875Sat, 13 Mar 2010 12:28:00 +00002010-03-13T06:28:32.982-06:00Orange Beach Community Garden, with plots still available, opens Monday | al.com: "ORANGE BEACH, Ala. -- Months in the making, the city's community garden is ready to sow.Situated north of Canal Road near the teen and recreation centers, the Orange Beach Community Garden offers 11-foot-by-11-foot plots that are available for year-long leases. Renting a square costs $50 for the first year and $25 http://www.orangebeach.ws/Everything_Orange_Beach_Blog/2010/03/orange-beach-community-garden-with.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (www.OrangeBeach.ws)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8810203894825856400.post-459687859956625585Sat, 13 Mar 2010 12:20:00 +00002010-03-13T06:20:19.690-06:00Jakob Dylan, Neko Case added to Gulf Shores music festival lineup | al.com: "GULF SHORES, Ala. -- Organizers of The Hangout Beach, Music & Arts Festival today announced several additions to the three-day event's musical lineup, including Jakob Dylan, who will bring his new band, Three Legs, which features critically acclaimed songstresses Neko Case and Kelly Hogan.Grace Potter and the Nocturnals,http://www.orangebeach.ws/Everything_Orange_Beach_Blog/2010/03/jakob-dylan-neko-case-added-to-gulf.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (www.OrangeBeach.ws)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8810203894825856400.post-7178179665429808159Sat, 13 Mar 2010 12:17:00 +00002010-03-13T06:17:50.873-06:00Baldwin County school tax supporters organize 'Vote Yes' march and rally | al.com: "FOLEY, Ala. -- The Baldwin County Education Coalition is sponsoring a march and rally in Foley on Sunday in support of the proposed 3-year, 1-percent sales tax for schools.Organizers said the 'Vote Yes' event starts at 2 p.m. near Ivan Jones Stadium and will end at a rally in Heritage Park on U.S. 98. Terry Burklehttp://www.orangebeach.ws/Everything_Orange_Beach_Blog/2010/03/baldwin-county-school-tax-supporters.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (www.OrangeBeach.ws)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8810203894825856400.post-4407495393460270340Fri, 12 Mar 2010 12:47:00 +00002010-03-12T06:47:19.601-06:00Orange Beach Festival of Art starts Saturday | pnj.com | Pensacola News Journal: "This spring break an Orange Beach tradition takes place along the idyllic view of the back bay with the Orange Beach Festival of Art March 13 and 14 along the banks of Waterfront Park."http://www.orangebeach.ws/Everything_Orange_Beach_Blog/2010/03/orange-beach-festival-of-art-starts.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (www.OrangeBeach.ws)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8810203894825856400.post-3719216237341986550Fri, 12 Mar 2010 12:13:00 +00002010-03-12T06:13:30.706-06:00Town Of Elberta Could Layoff Employees - Elberta Alabama: "Elberta Mayor Marvin Williams says now is not the time to panic when it comes to the economy.'Somebody has cried wolf,' says Williams. 'There's no wolf going to bite you.'"WKRG.com Newshttp://www.orangebeach.ws/Everything_Orange_Beach_Blog/2010/03/town-of-elberta-could-layoff-employees.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (www.OrangeBeach.ws)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8810203894825856400.post-6444110822453847467Fri, 12 Mar 2010 12:11:00 +00002010-03-12T06:11:19.638-06:00WEAR ABC 3 :: Top Stories: "The price you pay for property insurance could soon go up ten percent.Legislation to give insurers more authority over rate increases comes amid news that a handful of insurance companies in Florida could fail.Some state lawmakers say insurance reform is needed to keep companies writing policies and able to pay claims."http://www.orangebeach.ws/Everything_Orange_Beach_Blog/2010/03/wear-abc-3-florida-property-insurance.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (www.OrangeBeach.ws)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8810203894825856400.post-3352613668026987883Fri, 12 Mar 2010 12:08:00 +00002010-03-12T06:08:36.515-06:00Starfish prepare for Special Olympics | al.com: "The Gulf Shores Starfish Swim Team was at the University of Alabama Aquatic Center for the first round of swim qualifications for the Special Olympics, to be held May 15-17 at Troy University. Team members include, from left, Mary Johnston, Chad Phelps, Eric Holt; front row, Fred Johnston, Sissy Flanigan, Alex Hill and coach Sharon Brindle. The http://www.orangebeach.ws/Everything_Orange_Beach_Blog/2010/03/starfish-prepare-for-special-olympics.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (www.OrangeBeach.ws)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8810203894825856400.post-1020932458003615506Fri, 12 Mar 2010 12:07:00 +00002010-03-12T06:07:05.701-06:00Columbus replica ships in Gulf Shores | Fox10tv.com: "GULF SHORES, Ala. (WALA) - Replicas of Christopher Columbus' ships have sailed back to the Gulf Coast. The Pinta and the Nina are docked at the marina at LuLu's in Gulf Shores."http://www.orangebeach.ws/Everything_Orange_Beach_Blog/2010/03/columbus-replica-ships-in-gulf-shores.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (www.OrangeBeach.ws)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8810203894825856400.post-8425296294505035917Fri, 12 Mar 2010 12:04:00 +00002010-03-12T06:04:22.804-06:00Corey Smith continues to grow songwriting chops, fan base | pnj.com | Pensacola News Journal: "This first weekend of spring break, one of rural Georgia's finest country and western acts will take the stage at the Amphitheater at The Wharf in Orange Beach, Ala. Corey Smith, the veteran singer/songwriter performs for one night only."http://www.orangebeach.ws/Everything_Orange_Beach_Blog/2010/03/corey-smith-continues-to-grow.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (www.OrangeBeach.ws)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8810203894825856400.post-783438007443982569Fri, 12 Mar 2010 11:54:00 +00002010-03-12T05:54:35.440-06:00200 Teachers Selected to Attend the National Mickelson ExxonMobil Teachers Academy - MarketWatch: "IRVING, Texas, Mar 11, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- --Academy has equipped 2,000 teachers with new tools to teach math and science - Program part of ExxonMobil's continued investments in math and science education.The Mickelson ExxonMobil Teachers Academy today selected 200 elementary school teachers http://www.orangebeach.ws/Everything_Orange_Beach_Blog/2010/03/200-teachers-selected-to-attend.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (www.OrangeBeach.ws)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8810203894825856400.post-940192590926784100Thu, 11 Mar 2010 13:00:00 +00002010-03-11T07:00:50.680-06:00Gulf Shores council OKs savings plan, outlines spending for bond proceeds | al.com: "GULF SHORES, Ala. -- The City Council on Monday adopted a financial policy that calls for more than $11 million to be set aside in three reserve funds. In a separate vote, the panel approved spending $4.4 million of bond sale proceeds on a list of capital projects. The policy effectively creates a pair of generalhttp://www.orangebeach.ws/Everything_Orange_Beach_Blog/2010/03/gulf-shores-council-oks-savings-plan.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (www.OrangeBeach.ws)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8810203894825856400.post-7433819952514846827Thu, 11 Mar 2010 12:55:00 +00002010-03-11T06:55:44.586-06:00Alabama Senate committee approves ban on texting while driving | al.com: "MONTGOMERY, Ala. -- Alabama is getting closer to being the 20th state to impose some form of ban on text messaging while driving."http://www.orangebeach.ws/Everything_Orange_Beach_Blog/2010/03/alabama-senate-committee-approves-ban.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (www.OrangeBeach.ws)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8810203894825856400.post-3486750285204480608Thu, 11 Mar 2010 12:52:00 +00002010-03-11T06:52:09.801-06:00Orange Beach marina property focus of debate; state may fund boat launch | al.com: "ORANGE BEACH, Ala. -- With plans to build a multimillion dollar municipal marina out of the picture, city officials have renewed the debate over what to do with the pricey and unused parcel taxpayers own on Terry Cove.On Tuesday, Mayor Tony Kennon said that state officials have said they would likely be able to http://www.orangebeach.ws/Everything_Orange_Beach_Blog/2010/03/orange-beach-marina-property-focus-of.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (www.OrangeBeach.ws)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8810203894825856400.post-8448505033532400439Thu, 11 Mar 2010 12:49:00 +00002010-03-11T06:49:32.977-06:00Baldwin County Probate Judge Adrian Johns announces retirement | al.com: "BAY MINETTE, Ala. -- Baldwin County Probate Judge Adrian Johns announced Wednesday that he will retire effective April 8.Johns, 62, said his decision to leave in the midst of a busy election year had more to do with his desire to spend time with his family than the demands of the job he has held 15 years."http://www.orangebeach.ws/Everything_Orange_Beach_Blog/2010/03/baldwin-county-probate-judge-adrian.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (www.OrangeBeach.ws)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8810203894825856400.post-3691555846080406209Thu, 11 Mar 2010 12:47:00 +00002010-03-11T06:47:26.336-06:00Gulf-wide charter-fishing survey gearing up | al.com: "HOUMA, La. -- More than 2,000 licensed Gulf of Mexico charter boat captains from Texas to Florida will be asked how they see the health of the recreational fishing industry.Louisiana Sea Grant, LSU's Center for Natural Resource Economics and Policy and the state Department of Wildlife and Fisheries have a $650,000, three-year federal grant http://www.orangebeach.ws/Everything_Orange_Beach_Blog/2010/03/gulf-wide-charter-fishing-survey.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (www.OrangeBeach.ws)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8810203894825856400.post-3680782731843512738Thu, 11 Mar 2010 12:40:00 +00002010-03-11T06:40:10.666-06:00Beach concert gets OK from Island Authority | pnj.com | Pensacola News Journal: "With a unanimous vote by the Santa Rosa Island Authority Board on Wednesday, Pensacola Beach is ready to rock.The board agreed to allow Gulf Breeze-based Five Flags Tourism Group to put on DeLuna Fest, an Oct. 16 concert at Casino Beach, as long as principal Scott Wheatley has all the logistics, safety requirements, http://www.orangebeach.ws/Everything_Orange_Beach_Blog/2010/03/beach-concert-gets-ok-from-island.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (www.OrangeBeach.ws)