January 21, 2010 - Orange Beach, AL (OBA) - The 19th Annual AL Lifestyles EXPO, a free public event, will be held at Caribe Resort in Orange Beach on Thursday, Feb. 9, from 8 a.m. - 2 p.m.

The exhibitors represent companies that provide products and services that will improve your quality of life and make your trip to the Gulf Coast more enjoyable.

The Caribe Resort, overlooking Perdido Pass in Orange Beach, has covered parking with easy access to the exhibits. Attendees can also drop passengers off at any one of the three exhibit hall entrances. In addition to door prizes and numerous giveaways, $100 will be awarded at 2 p.m., and you do not have to be present to win. The EXPO is popular with seniors, but it offers something of interest for all ages. Exhibitors provide upbeat information and promote healthy living and quality of life programs for people over 50.

The extensive range of services and information offered, includes free health screenings, sampling from restaurants and hands-on exhibits of all kinds. Food and drink are available at the Cobalt Restaurant, located next to Caribe Resort. The Alabama Lifestyles Retirement EXPO is sponsored by the Alabama Advantage for Relocation, Caribe The Resort, the City of Orange Beach and the Alabama Gulf Coast Chamber of Commerce.

For exhibitor info, contact Meadows at 205-222-2862 or visit www.AlabamaAdvantage.com.

What You'll find at The EXPO: Shopping, eye exams, day trips, tours, buying real-estate, 50 pluscommunities,hospitals, medical services, volunteer opportunities, restaurants, cosmetics, financial planning, golfing, birding, entertainment, winter rentals, historical homes, long term care, dental services, investments, hearing aid services, banking, tourism, parks, recreation, dinner theater, concerts, boat rentals, pharmacies, cosmetics, jewelry, lodging, day spa, Alabama travel, cosmetic surgery, herbal products, home products, consumer protection, chiropractic and personal services, in addition to interactive information about numerous communities throughout Alabama The Beautiful.