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This month is all about festivals on and near the Island. One of the larg-est 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 mu-sic 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.

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contentsHangout Music FestivalPeace, love and musicSunset Festival Bringing Key West to The Wharf Gulf Coast Hot Air Balloon FestivalSoaring fun in Foley Hooked on fishin’with Phil DortchWho’s on the IslandHugh DavisGulf State Park LuauHula skirts and fire dancesWhat to DoFlora-Bama buys Happy HarborThe latest additionMusic listingsLocal bands and showsSand Volleyball ChampionshipsAVCA Collegiate Nationals The Flying Harpoon 2Local hangout opens in Orange Beach Coastal Photography ClubOld Vehicles and Farm VehiclesBeachin’ ChurchesLocal FlavorsMoe’s Original BBQ Dining Guide

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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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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.

The 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 ex-perience,” 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 enhance-ment 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 goWHAT: Hangout Music FestWHEN: May 15 – 17WHERE: The Hangout and Gulf Shores public beachesCOST: Tickets start at $249COST: HangoutMusicFest.com

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THURSDAY KICK OFF PARTY - $40

GENERAL - $249 • 3 Day Festival Access • 6 Stages of Music • More than 70 Bands • Re-entry All Weekend • Lots of Free Activities • Bathing suit not included • The Beach! •

VIP - $1099 • VIP Viewing areas at 2 main stages • Admission to the Thursday Kickoff • Private air-conditioned restrooms • Main stage VIP swimming pools • Shaded VIP Grove • Complimentary Snacks & Beverages • Complimentary Beer, Spirits & Wine •

SUPER VIP - $1599 • Includes All VIP Amenities • Meals prepared by celebrity chefs • Air-conditioned dining room • Elevated viewing area w/ Hot Tubs at the Main Stage • Festival Golf Cart Transportation • Concierge Service


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 loca-tions 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 tol-erance 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 WharfSet to rival Mallory Square in Key West, Fla. with

their nightly Sunset Celebration, the local restau-rateurs 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 to-gether 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 en-tertainment, 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, bush-wackers 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 Mar-lin Circle on Main Street at The Wharf, this dockside

one-of-a-kind out-door Boat Bar fea-tures high quality rum cocktails and frozen dai-

quiris, raw oysters and local pee l - and -eat 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 spec-tacular sunsets from the dockside marina, locally owned boutiques and fashionable retail shops and superior dining options can all be found at this all-inclusive enter-tainment 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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Splashes 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 RidesHot air balloon tethered rides are scheduled for Fri-

day 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 GulfCoastBal-loonFestival.com.

Shuttle and ParkingFree shuttle service is available behind the Nike Fac-

tory 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.


THURSDAY, APRIL 307 – 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 12 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 26 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 Inter-vention 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

Entertainment ScheduleABOVE PHOTO BY MICHELLE CARROLL STANCIL; LEFT PHOTO BY ALLISON WOODHAM

What kind of fish screams out drag on the first run, has teeth like a bar-racuda, 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 tem-perature 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, pin-fish, blue runners, frozen cigar minnows along with ar-tificial 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 es-sential. Try slow trolling live bait or drifting with the cur-rent 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 Zip-loc 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 down-current 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.

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Hugh Davis, branch manager of Han-cock Bank, was born in 1953 in Buford, S.C. His dad was a drill instructor on Par-ris Island with the Marine Corps.

After a short time there, his dad was transferred to Marine Headquarters in Virginia where the family would live for the next four years. His dad, of whom he is immensely proud, had received a field commission, and had to return to school for special training.

A celebrity of sorts, he had been with Edson’s Raiders in WWII, and had earned a Purple Heart in combat in Korea. From Washington they moved to Hawaii for three years, then to Camp Pendleton, Ca-lif. From there his dad was sent to Japan (he was provost marshal for the Marine Corps in southern Japan and Vietnam). Vietnam was heat-ing up so the family had to stay behind in Hialeah, Fla., with an uncle.

Next to San Diego and when his dad retired, they moved to Tallahassee, Fla. Hugh graduated high school with hon-ors in 1971. While in school, he got jobs as an engraver, and also worked part time in the FSU computer department.

He was accepted into the University of Florida where he started out as a zoology major. He ended up with a BS in chemistry and then studied biochemical research on the neurotransmitter dopamine on the dung fungus Phycomy-ces blakesleeanus.

Hugh married his college girlfriend, Donna, and they had four children. Meantime, his mom had started a tro-phy business, and she wanted his help. Hugh went home, and worked in the business with his mom.

He stayed, eventually running the business after his mom retired for another 25 years. After his parents passed away, he eventually sold the business. Hugh then got di-vorced, and his life changed. A couple years after being di-vorced, Hugh met Maryellen. She was an attorney working with Hugh’s attorney. She had been involved in the Shoney discrimination lawsuit, and other interesting cases. Within a year, they were married.

During the initial years following the sale of his tro-

phy shop in Tallahassee, Hugh still had a store in Thomasville, Ga., a com-mercial property busi-ness, he owned a wood shop, opened a Well’s Cargo equipment trailer business and ran the Big Bend Saltwater Classic. He also designed and built satellite communica-tions trailers with Skybase Communica-tions.

Hugh was involved in building some special trailers for FEMA and USAF. Af-ter a couple years, Hugh wanted to move on. One day Mark Simpson whom Hugh had known in business from the 80s, and was managing Hancock Bank in Florida, asked Hugh to come to work for them in

sales. He asked Hugh to be branch manager in a local bank in Tallahassee to help them figure out what was necessary to improve their market share.

The second year he was there, he received the 2010 Top Performing Branch award which he proudly displays in his office. Hancock then offered Hugh the job of branch manager in Gulf Shores, and he, after talking to Maryel-len, accepted. They love the area and its Small Town, Big Beach attitude.

Hugh’s passion is motorcycles. He’s recently hooked up with a group of professional men called the Coastal Motor-cycle Riders. The club members are riders from Mobile, the Gulf Coast, Pensacola, Milton and other nearby areas. The rides are fun, therapeutic and there is all the camaraderie you could ever want.

He could retire but has no desire to do so. He enjoys running the Hancock Bank branch. It has four walls and is retail and he understands it. The bank has a great crew, and a great tradition going back to 1899 of making sure the customers are the first concern. They work as a team and it works out well for everyone.

Hugh told me that most of what he had done in his life, he did because other people had asked him to do some-thing. He had gotten into the trophy business because his 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 be-ing 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 satel-lite 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.

Capt. Mark asks, ‘Who’s on the Island?’

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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� sfi ed 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 traffi c 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 fi rst 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 fi rst looked at her face shape and explained that there are fi ve 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 fi nished! She was so happy and she could not believe the diff erence 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 diff erent 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 fi rst 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 defi nitely 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

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Hula skirts and fire dances at Gulf State Park LuauA n exciting opener to the season will be a luau Memo-

rial Day weekend on the beach at Gulf State Park.Park Superintendent Lisa Laraway said a top-

notch 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 goWHAT: Gulf State Park Beach LuauWHEN: May 24WHERE: Gulf State Park Pavilion, Gulf ShoresCOST: General seating $55 and includes one trip through the buffet line, one alcoholic drink or two non-alcoholic beverages, and a regular lei. VIP $85FIND OUT MORE: 251-948-7275

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TriviaORANGE BEACHTacky Jacks, Wednesday at 6 p.m.Toby Keith’s I Love This Bar, Wednesday at 7 p.m.

BingoFOLEYAmerican Legion Post 99, Wednesday at 10 a.m.Tanger Outlet Food Court, Tuesday at 9 a.m.

GULF SHORESAmerican Legion Post 44, Monday at 6 p.m.

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

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

PokerGULF SHORESThe Hangout, Wednesday at 6 p.m.

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

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

FRIDAY, MAY 1 11th Annual Gulf Coast Hot Air Balloon FestivalFoley Sports Complex, 18507 US Highway 98 W., Foley2 – 10 p.m.For more information, read the article in Beachin’.

FRIDAY, MAY 1 – SUNDAY, MAY 3 2015 AVCA Collegiate Sand Volleyball ChampionshipGulf 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 2Tennis Family Fun DayGeorge C. Meyer Tennis Center, 2049 W. 2nd St., Gulf Shores9 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 MarketGulf Coast Arts Alliance Art Gallery, 225 E. 24th Ave., Gulf Shores10 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 hand-created pottery, jewelry, wood, metal and textile art. This family friendly event will feature live musical entertain-ment, hands-on children’s art activities and concessions. Call 251-948-2627 or visit GulfCoastArtsAlliance.com.

FRIDAY, MAY 813th Annual GCAC Golf TournamentCotton Creek at Craft Farms, 3840 Cotton Creek Circle, Gulf Shores8 a.m.The entry fee is $90 for GCAC members and $110 for non-GCAC 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

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ahead and sign up,’’ said tourney director John McCor-mick. 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 ChampionshipGulf Shores Sportsplex, 19025 Oak Road W., Gulf Shores$8 per dayForty-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 ChampionshipMickey Miller Blackwell Stadium at the Gulf Shores SportsplexFor more information, please visit SunbeltSports.org.

SATURDAY, MAY 9Battle at the Beach Open Karate Tournament 2015Gulf Shores High School 600 E. 15th Ave., Gulf ShoresKarate 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).

Waves of WineCaribe The Resort, 28101 Perdido Beach Blvd., Orange BeachNoon – 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 won-derful 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 ChallengeGulf Shores Middle School, Gulf Shores High School,

Orange Beach Recreation Center and Bodenhamer CenterThey 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 SouthGulf Shores, Orange Beach and Foley Sportsplexes4389 WIlliam Silvers Parkway, Orange BeachElite 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 232015 NAIA Outdoor Track & Field National Championship-Friends & Family19025 County Road 6, Gulf ShoresThe 2015 NAIA Outdoor Track & Field National Championship will be held at the Mickey Miller Blackwell Stadium at the Gulf Shores Sportsplex.

SATURDAY, MAY 23LuLupaloozaLuLu’s Homeport in Gulf Shores2 p.m.LuLuPalooza kicks off our Summer Season! Come enjoy this FUN filled MUSIC day! 2-3 p.m. Vessel3:45-5:15 p.m. Andrew Duhon Trio5:45-7:15 p.m. Grayson Capps & the Lost Cause Minstrels 8:00-10:30 p.m. Headliner to be announced.

2nd Annual Gulf State Park Beach LuauGulf State Park, 22250 E. Beach Blvd., Gulf ShoresGulf 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 24Miss Memorial Day Bikini ContestFlora-Bama Lounge & Oyster Bar, 17401 Perdido Key Drive, PensacolaCall 850-492-0611 or visit Florabama.com.

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MONDAY, MAY 25Pinman TriathlonBodenhamer Recreation Center, 310 W. 19th Ave., Gulf Shores8 p.m.Early Registration: $15 Race Day: $20Youth 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 30About Boating SafetyOrange Beach Community Center, 27235 Canal Road, Orange Beach7:45 a.m. – 4 p.m.$35 per student or $45 for two family members sharing a bookThe Orange Beach Community Center is transformed to a

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” class-room 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 sat-isfies 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, addi-tional courses will be provided on June 27, and August 8. To register for the course contact John Griggs at 251-955-1443.

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ONGOING EVENTS

WEDNESDAY, MAY 13 – SUNDAY, MAY 17 2015 Orange Beach Billfish ClassicThe Wharf MarinaThe Wharf in Orange Beach, 4830 Main St., Orange BeachThe Gulf Coast Triple Crown Series consist of five high-profile tournaments in the Gulf of Mexico. At stake for the Top Team in the Triple Crown is not only a custom six-foot 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 always-popular Orange Beach Billfish Classic. Call 251-224-1000 or visit GulfCoastTripleCrown.com.

THURSDAY, MAY 14 – SUNDAY, MAY 17 The Hangout Music Festival 2015Gulf Shores Public Beach at The Hangout, 101 E. Beach Blvd., Gulf ShoresGeneral Admission: $249 VIP: $1,099 Super VIP: $1,5992015 HeadlinersFoo Fighters, Sam Smith, Zac Brown Band and BeckNever satisfied with the status quo, event founder and Hangout owner Shaul Zislin has added a sixth stage, a newly redesigned Alabama Gulf Seafood Outdoor Court-yard 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 28Kayak CampPirates Cove, Josephine9 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. Instruc-tors are CPR/Lifeguard certified. Sign up by emailing [email protected] 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 VogelGulf 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.

THURSDAYSunset FestivalThe Wharf in Orange Beach, 4830 Main Street, Orange Beach2 – 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 OfferSharky’s Family Adventure Park, 23299 Wharf Lane, Orange Beach10 a.m. – 10 p.m.Any group with 10 people or more may reserve an adven-ture 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/.

SATURDAYSaturday Morning Road Bike RideInfinity Bicycles, 4575 Orange Beach Blvd., Orange Beach8 – 10 a.m.Riders may join us for a 24-35 mile ride in and around Or-ange 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 Market20733 Miflin Road, Foley9 a.m. – 2 p.m.Call 251-943-1545 or email [email protected].

WEEKLY THROUGH MAY 1292ZEW Countdown to Hangout Fest Free Concert SeriesThe Hangout, 101 E. Beach Blvd., Gulf Shores7 – 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 additionBy John Mullen [email protected]

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.

“The bottom line is the Flora-Bama is taking over this prop-erty 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 with-in 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 pre-viously 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 down-stairs, much like at the roadhouse on the beach.

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

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


KARAOKEFoleyAmerican 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. Ft. MorganTacky Jacks Thursday and Saturday at 9 p.m. Gulf ShoresBehind 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 BeachIsland 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 KeyHappy Harbor on the Line Wednesday at 6 p.m.

OPEN MICFoleyAmerican Legion Post 99 Sunday at 6 p.mThe Office Lounge Tuesday at 6 p.m. Gulf ShoresTacky Jacks Wednesday at 5:30 p.m.Orange BeachHappy Harbor the Mothership Wednesday at 6 p.m.Island Time Daiquiri Bar Tuesday with Brittany Bell at 9 p.m.Perdido KeyFlora-Bama Monday at 6 p.m.

LIVE MUSICFRIDAY, MAY 1Gulf ShoresThe Cove Destiny BrownLuLu’s Jimmy LumpkinPapa Rocco’s Logan and JenOrange BeachAmphitheater at The Wharf Boston with KansasBaumhowers Ronnie Presley The Hot Spot Adam Holt BandTacky Jack’s Marty McIntosh Duo

SATURDAY, MAY 2Gulf ShoresThe Cove Chase BrownLuLu’s Shiny Objects Papa Rocco’s Johnny B. JosephinePirates Cove Adam Holt Band / Perdido BrothersOrange BeachBimini Bobs Ronnie Presley

SUNDAY, MAY 3Gulf ShoresLuLu’s Shiny Objects Papa Rocco’s Johnny B. Orange BeachCobalt Coffee, Black Cosmo’s Brittany Bell

MONDAY, MAY 4Gulf ShoresLuLu’s Brent BurnsPapa Rocco’s Mark and Smokey

TUESDAY, MAY 5Gulf ShoresLuLu’s Ronnie Presley Papa Rocco’s Mark and Smokey

WEDNESDAY, MAY 6Gulf Shores

LuLu’s Jon Cowart Papa Rocco’s Mark and SmokeyOrange BeachCompleat Angler Destiny Brown

THURSDAY, MAY 7 Gulf ShoresBill’s by the Beach Strickly Isbell DuoLuLu’s Wes Loper Papa Rocco’s Logan and Jen Orange BeachBaumhower’s Destiny Brown The Wharf Brian Hill

FRIDAY, MAY 8Gulf ShoresBill’s by the Beach Chase Brown LuLu’s Rhythm Intervention Papa Rocco’s Logan and Jen Orange BeachAmphitheater at The Wharf John FogertyBaumhowers Jerry Powell Compleat Angler Double Dee

SATURDAY, MAY 9Gulf ShoresBill’s by the Beach Pale Moon RisingLuLu’s Adam Holt

LIVE LOCAL MUSICLooking 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 [email protected].

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

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Papa Rocco’s Johnny B. Orange BeachBaumhowers Christina Christian Bimini Bobs Ronnie Presley

SUNDAY, MAY 10 Gulf ShoresBill’s by the Beach Chase BrownLuLu’s Jimmy Lumpkin Papa Rocco’s Johnny B. Orange BeachCobalt Coffee, Black Cosmo’s Brittany Bell

MONDAY, MAY 11 Gulf ShoresLuLu’s Brent BurnsPapa Rocco’s Mark and Smokey TUESDAY, MAY 12 Gulf ShoresLuLu’s Kyle and Karl Papa Rocco’s Mark and Smokey

WEDNESDAY, MAY 13 Gulf ShoresLuLu’s Webb DaltonPapa Rocco’s Mark and SmokeyOrange BeachCompleat Angler Al and Kathy

THURSDAY, MAY 14 Gulf ShoresThe Hangout The Hangout Music Festival Kick-Off Party 2015LuLu’s Lee Yankie Papa Rocco’s Logan and Jen Orange BeachBaumhower’s Destiny Brown The Wharf Sugarcane Jane

FRIDAY, MAY 15Gulf ShoresThe Hangout The Hangout Music Festival 2015LuLu’s JERIPapa Rocco’s Logan and Jen Orange BeachBaumhowers Alexa Burroughs Bimini Bobs Destiny Brown

SATURDAY, MAY 16 Gulf ShoresThe Hangout The Hangout Music Festival 2015 LuLu’s CoConut Radio Papa Rocco’s Johnny B. Orange BeachBaumhowers Roger Plemons

SUNDAY, MAY 17Gulf ShoresThe Hangout The Hangout Music Festival 2015 LuLu’s Cadillac Attack Papa Rocco’s Johnny B. Orange BeachBimini Bobs Alexa Burroughs Cobalt Coffee, Black Cosmo’s Brittany Bell

MONDAY, MAY 18 Gulf ShoresLuLu’s Brent BurnsPapa Rocco’s Mark and Smokey TUESDAY, MAY 19 Gulf ShoresLuLu’s Grits N Pieces Papa Rocco’s Mark and Smokey

WEDNESDAY, MAY 20 Gulf ShoresLuLu’s Jon Cowart Papa Rocco’s Mark and SmokeyOrange BeachBimini Bobs Al and Kathy Compleat Angler Destiny Brown

THURSDAY, MAY 21 Gulf ShoresLuLu’s Kyle and Karl Papa Rocco’s Logan and Jen Orange BeachBaumhower’s Destiny Brown Sunset Festival at The Wharf Brian Hill

FRIDAY, MAY 22Gulf ShoresBill’s by the Beach Chase BrownLuLu’s Adam Holt Papa Rocco’s Logan and Jen Orange BeachBaumhowers Ronnie Presley Bimini Bobs Destiny Brown

SATURDAY, MAY 23 Gulf ShoresLuLu’s Kyle and KarlPapa Rocco’s Johnny B. Orange BeachAmphitheater at The Wharf The Beach Boys Baumhowers Jerry Powell

SUNDAY, MAY 24Gulf ShoresLuLu’s Crowned Jewelz Papa Rocco’s Johnny B. Orange Beach

Bimini Bobs Alexa Burroughs Cobalt Coffee, BlackCosmo’s Brittany Bell

MONDAY, MAY 25Gulf ShoresLuLu’s Brent BurnsPapa Rocco’s Mark and Smokey TUESDAY, MAY 26 Gulf ShoresLuLu’s The Relics Papa Rocco’s Mark and Smokey

WEDNESDAY, MAY 27Gulf ShoresLuLu’s Webb DaltonPapa Rocco’s Mark and SmokeyOrange BeachCompleat Angler Destiny Brown

THURSDAY, MAY 28 Gulf ShoresBill’s by the Beach Chase BrownLuLu’s Lee Yankie Papa Rocco’s Logan and Jen Orange BeachBaumhower’s Destiny Brown Sunset Festival at The Wharf Modern El Dorados

FRIDAY, MAY 29Gulf ShoresBill’s by the Beach

Pale Moon RisingLuLu’s Sugarcane Jane Papa Rocco’s Logan and Jen Orange BeachBaumhowers Alexa Burroughs

SATURDAY, MAY 30Gulf ShoresLuLu’s Alvarado Road Show Papa Rocco’s Johnny B. Orange BeachBaumhowers Christina Christian

SUNDAY, MAY 31 Gulf ShoresLuLu’s Alvarado Road Show Papa Rocco’s Johnny B. Orange BeachBimini Bobs Alexa Burroughs Cobalt Coffee, Black Cosmo’s Brittany Bell

ONGOINGGulf ShoresThe Hangout Greg BrownNolan’s Midnight Confessions every Tuesday through SaturdayNolan’s Lisa Zanghi every MondayOrange BeachCosmo’s Brittany Bell every Sunday

Find live music updates on the Beachin’ Facebook page.

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


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 Champion-ships. 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 Vol-leyball 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 hap-pen 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 organiz-ing 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 goWHAT: AVCA Collegiate Sand Volleyball National ChampionshipsWHEN: Friday, May 1 – Sunday, May 3WHERE: Gulf Shores Public Beach at The HangoutFIND OUT MORE: AVCA.org


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Frequently Asked Questions1) 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 fl ag posted along gulf beaches means to use caution while swimming in the gulf waters and is permitted.

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

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

Purple means WARNING! A jellyfi sh or other marine threat.

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

6) Fires or fl ames are strictly prohibited on the beach. This includes grills, tiki-torches, lanterns, open fi re pits, candles, fi reworks, etc.

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

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By Destiny [email protected]

The Flying Harpoon name is no stranger to the Island. The Gulf Shores based restaurant has a reputa-tion 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 loca-tion 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 ad-dition that the first location lacked.

“The big thing that's dif-ferent 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 sea-food 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 Fly-ing Harpoon 2 on Facebook.

Flying Harpoon 223479 Perdido Beach Blvd., Orange Beach Hours: Monday-Sunday, open at 11 a.m.

Neil Farina in the upstairs bar.


Photos submitted by the Coastal Photography Club. For more information contact Capt. Mark Robinson at 251-540-7463 or President Mary Whitworth at 251-550-7050.

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Assembly of GodCHRISTIAN LIFE CHURCH25550 Canal Rd, Orange Beach

967-4840www.christianlifechurch.tv

GULFWAY CHURCH541 Cotton Creek Dr. (Co. Rd. 4), Gulf

Shores968-6858

www.gulfwaychurch.com

BaptistFIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF

GULF SHORES2200 West First St., Gulf Shores

968-7369

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OFORANGE BEACH

4773 Bay Circle, Orange Beach981-4288

www.firstbaptistorangebeach.com

FISHERMEN BAPTIST CHURCH17101 River Rd., Bon Secour

949-6387www.fomm.org

FRIENDSHIP BAPTIST CHURCH7159 County Rd. 10, Bon Secour

949-6486

ISLAND FELLOWSHIP BAPTISTCHURCH

28290 Canal Rd, Orange Beach980-1005

LAGOON BAPTIST CHURCH17867 State Hwy 180 W., Gulf Shores

968-7057www.lagoonbc.com

OYSTER BAY BAPTIST CHURCH, SBC4280 Plash Rd., Gulf Shores

968-7805www.oysterbaybaptist.org

ROMAR BEACH BAPTIST CHURCH23370 Perdido Beach Blvd., Orange Beach

981-8959www.romarbeach.org

SHELL BANKS BAPTIST CHURCH12125 State Hwy 180, Gulf Shores

540-7136

CatholicOUR LADY OF THE GULF

CATHOLIC CHURCH308 East 22nd Ave, Gulf Shores

968-7062www.ourladyofthegulfal.org

ST. THOMAS-BY-THE-SEA26547 Perdido Beach Blvd., Orange Beach

981-8132www.stthomasbythesea.org

Church of ChristCHURCH OF CHRIST OF

GULF SHORES2414 W. 1st St, Gulf Shores

968-7769www.gulfshoreschurchofchrist.org

EpiscopalHOLY SPIRIT EPISCOPAL CHURCH

616 Fort Morgan Rd, Gulf Shores968-5988

www.holyspiritepiscopalgulfshores.com

ST. PETER’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH6270 Bon Secour Hwy, Bon Secour

949-6254

Greek OrthodoxST. ATHANASIOS GREEK

ORTHODOX CHAPEL220 E. 20th Ave, Gulf Shores

967-2020stathanasios.al.goarch.org

LutheranGRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH-ELCA

491 West 23rd Ave, Gulf Shores968-5991

PEACE LUTHERAN CHURCH8250 Roscoe Rd., Gulf Shores

974-2545

ST. JUDE’S BY THE SEA LUTHERANCHURCH

312 E. 16th Ave, Gulf Shores968-5833

Methodist - UnitedGULF SHORES UNITEDMETHODIST CHURCH

1900 Gulf Shores Pkwy, Gulf Shores968-2411

www.gulfshoresumc.org

MORGAN’S CHAPEL UNITEDMETHODIST CHURCH

Hwy 10, across from Swift School, Bon Secour949-7400

ORANGE BEACH UNITEDMETHODIST CHURCH

28751 Canal Rd., Orange Beach981-6751

www.orangebeachumc.org

Non-DenominationalIGLESIA CASA DE LUZ

Companerismo Cristiano225 E. 24th Ave, Gulf Shores

948-3467

SAFE HARBOR HOUSE OF PRAYERMulti-Culture Full Gospel

7320 Bon Secour Hwy, Bon Secour223-3615

ST. ANDREW BY THE SEA,A COMMUNITY CHURCH

17263 Ft. Morgan Rd, Gulf Shores968-3900

www.standrewbythesea.org

PresbyterianFIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (USA)

OF GULF SHORES309 East 21st Ave., Gulf Shores

968-7720www.gspres.com

GRACE FELLOWSHIP PCA19470 Co. Rd. 6, Gulf Shores

968-5302www.gracefellowship-pca.com

ORANGE BEACHPRESBYTERIAN CHURCH26640 Canal Rd, Orange Beach

981-4220www.orangebeachpresbyterian.org

CHRISTIAN SERVICE CENTERPROGRAMS: Emergency Aid, Food Pantry,

Ozanam Charitable Pharmacy and Meals on Wheels.

317 Dolphin Ave., Gulf Shores968-5256

www.cscgs.com

ASSEMBLY OF GODChristian Life the island Church25550 Canal Rd., Orange Beach

251-967-4840www.christianlifechurch.tv

Gulfway Church541 Cotton Creek Dr. (Co. Rd. 4),

Gulf Shores251-968-6858

www.gulfwaychurch.com

BAPTISTFirst Baptist Church of Gulf Shores

2200 W. 1st St., Gulf Shores251-968-7369

First Baptist Church of Orange Beach4773 Bay Circle, Orange Beach

251-981-4288www.firstbaptistorangebeach.com

Fisherman Baptist Church17101 River Rd., Bon Secour

251-949-6387www.fomm.org

Friendship Baptist Church7159 County Rd. 10, Bon Secour

251-949-6486

Island Fellowship Baptist Church28290 Canal Rd., Orange Beach

251-980-1005

Lagoon Baptist Church17867 State Highway 180 W., Gulf Shores

251-968-7057www.lagoonbc.com

Oyster Bay Baptist Church, SBC4280 Plash Rd., Gulf Shores

251-968-7805www.oysterbaybaptist.org

Romar Beach Baptist Church23370 Perdido Beach Blvd., Orange Beach

251-981-8959www.romarbeach.org

Shell Banks Baptist Church12125 State Highway 180, Gulf Shores

251-540-7136

CATHOLICOur Lady of the Gulf Catholic Church

308 E. 22nd Ave., Gulf Shores251-968-7062

www.ourladyofthegulfal.org

St. Thomas By The Sea26547 Perdido Beach Blvd., Orange Beach

251-981-8132www.stthomasbythesea.org

CHURCH OF CHRISTChurch of Christ Gulf Shores2414 W. 1st St., Gulf Shores

251-968-7769www.gulfshoreschurchofchrist.org

EPISCOPALHoly Spirit Episcopal Church

616 Fort Morgan Rd., Gulf Shores251-968-5988

www.holyspiritepiscopalgulfshores.com

St. Peter’s Episcopal Church6270 Bon Secour Highway, Bon Secour

251-949-6254

GREEK ORTHODOXSt. Athanasios Greek Orthodox Chapel

220 E. 20th Ave., Gulf Shores251-967-2020

stathanasios.al.goarch.org

LUTHERANGrace Lutheran Church-ELCA491 W. 23rd Ave., Gulf Shores

251-968-5991

Peace Lutheran Church8250 Roscoe Rd., Gulf Shores

251-974-2545

St. Jude’s By The Sea Lutheran Church312 E. 16th Ave., Gulf Shores

251-968-5833

METHODIST - UNITEDGulf Shores United Methodist Church1900 Gulf Shores Pkwy., Gulf Shores

251-968-2411www.gulfshoresumc.org

Morgan’s Chapel United Methodist Church

Highway 10, across from Swift School, Bon Secour

251-949-7400

Orange Beach United Methodist Church28751 Canal Rd., Orange Beach

251-981-6751www.orangebeachumc.org

NON-DENOMINATIONALChristian Service Center

Programs: Emergency Aid, Food Pantry, Ozanam Charitable Pharmacy

and Meals on Wheels317 Dolphin Ave., Gulf Shores

251-968-5256www.cscgs.com

Iglesia Casa De LuzCompanerismo Cristiano

225 E. 24th Ave., Gulf Shores251-948-3467

Safe Harbor House of PrayerMulti-Culture Full Gospel

7320 Bon Secour Highway, Bon Secour251-223-3615

St. Andrew By The Sea, A Community Church

17263 Fort Morgan Rd., Gulf Shores251-968-3900

www.standrewbythesea.org

PRESBYTERIANFirst Presbyterian Church (USA)

of Gulf Shores309 E. 21st Ave., Gulf Shores

251-968-7720www.gspres.com

Orange Beach Presbyterian Church26640 Canal Rd., Orange Beach

251-981-4220www.orangebeachpresbyterian.org


Local FlavorsMoe’s Original BBQ opens Foley location

By Jay [email protected]

Diners 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.

RESTAURANT INFO:Moe’s Original BBQ20733 Miflin Rd., FoleyOpen 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.

PHOTOS BY JAY SOWERS / STAFF


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.

DININGGUIDE

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

Fish Sandwich $4.99 / Combo $8.75

Grilled Chicken Sandwich $7.65Hot Dog: $3.95 / Combo $7.95

Chili Cheese Dog: $5.95 / Combo $9.95Corn Dog: $2.19 / Combo $5.95Pecan/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 $9.69Home-style Chicken Breast Chunks: $4.99

Mini Chicken Tacos: $5.99 for 10BLT with or without mayo: $5.15Grilled Cheese: $3.30Nachos – n – cheese: $4.19Cheesesticks: (6) $5.19Fried Mac-n-cheese: $4.19Funnel Cake Fries: $3.19Fried Pickles: (15) $3.994 Bama Beignets: $5.95Choose Your Fries: $2.99

French Fries, Tator Tots, Onion Rings

Chili Cheese Fries: $4.99Load Your Fries: $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

Sandwiches • Ice CreamSmoothies

HamburgersHot Dogs • Chili Dogs


Voted Top Ten Seafood Restaurant In USABy Coastal Living

“The Best Steamed Seafood Available”SINCE 1989

www.GulfShoresSteamer.com

GETTIN’ STEAMED

251.948.6344Located at

27267 Perdido Beach Blvd. #115,Orange Beach, AL

in SanRoc Cay


Appetizer Selection*Steamed Oysters

*Raw OystersSeafood Gumbo, Crawfi sh

Corn Chowder or Spicy Cajun Jambalaya

Steamed Royal Red ShrimpFresh Steamed Mussels

Smoked Tuna or Shrimp DipBlue Crab Claws

Crab Cakes • Shrimp Skewer

SaladsShrimp Salad • Cobb Salad

SandwichesServed with chips and all the fi xin’s

*Hot & Juicy Hamburger*Tuna Sandwich

Chicken SandwichHot Dog

Grilled PoBoy’s*Steak Sandwich

Crab DelightGrilled Cheese

Land Lover’sServed with corn, potato and cole slaw

*Filet Mignon*Ribeye Steak

Grilled ChickenGarden Steamer

Gettin’ SteamedPlatters

“VOTED BEST VALUE”All Platters & Combos Are Served with

corn, Potato and Cole SlawBay Steamer

Ocean SteamerSmall Steamer

Crawling CombosRoyal Red Shrimp

Alaskan Snow CrabShrimp & Crab Combo

*Shrimp & OystersThe Crab Bowl

“Bucket O’ Reds”

Fresh Fish SelectionServed with corn, potato and cole slaw

Extra For Blackened SeasoningRed Fish, Mahi-Mahi, Tilapia,Whitefi sh or Our Fresh Catch

*Yellowfi n TunaCrab CakesStuffed Fish

The “Little Shrimp”SelectionServed with Chips

4 Oz. Burger • Hot DogGrilled Chicken Fingers

Grilled Cheese • (2)PB & J

DessertsKey Lime Pie

French Silk Chocolate PieNew York Style Cheesecake

A la CarteShrimp Skewer

Snow Crab ClusterLobster Tail

SidesCole Slaw, Corn or New Potatoes

Caulifl ower or Broccoli

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

Tea

WinesBy The Glass, By The Bottle,

Premium BottleMerlot, White Zinfandel, Char-

donnay, Cabernet,Pinot Grigio

BeerDomestic Bottle Premium Bottle

Domestic Draft By The GlassPremium Draft By The Glass

Domestic PitcherPremium Pitcher

Frozen DaiquiriStrawberry, Pina Colada, Banana, Peach, Tequila sunrise, Margarita,

*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, shellfi sh or eggs may increase your risk of illness, especially if youhave certain medical conditions, such as chronic illness of the liver or blood, or have immune disorders.

*Cooked To Order Items are Identifi ed by Asterisks.

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Moe’s OriginalBAR B QUE

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

25603 Perdido Beach Blvd., Orange Beach, Alabama

251.981.RIBS (7427)

www.moesoriginalbbq.comMoe’s Original Bar B Que offers a

New Meaning to Beach BBQ If you’re hungry for

Come To Moe’s To Get Your Fix!

Pulled Pork, Wings, Southern Fried Ca� ish,

Fried Shrimp and their Famous Ribs

Also off eringCatering Service for

Special Events &Parties

Daily Specials!Mon: Meatloaf

Tues: BBQ Baked PotatoWed: Brisket

Thur: Thanksgiving SandwichFri: Blackened Mahi Mahi

Sat: Smoked CheeseburgerSun: Fried Chicken

11am-9pm - 7 Days a WeekUnless We Sell Out First!

Shirt and Shoes are NOT Required, or expected.

Let Us CaterYour

Events!

Or Haul It Home... Double & Triple

Wide Packs Available

Moe’s New Location20733 Mifl in Rd., Foley, AL • 251-923-0079


A Southern Tradition Since 1988

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SandwichesServed with choice of two sides

and a drinkPulled Pork

Smoked ChickenSmoked TurkeyShrimp Moe Boy

Catfi sh

PlattersServed with cornbread,two sides and a drink

Pulled PorkSmoked ChickenSmoked TurkeyChicken Wings

Catfi sh • Ribs - sm / lg

Sides (6oz.)Baked Beans • Marinated Slaw

Potato Salad • Bag O’ ChipsBanana Puddin’

Special Side of the Day

Haul it HomeDouble-Wide Family Pack

(3-4 people)Triple-Wide Pack

(5-6 people)1 lb. O’ Pork Whole Bird

1 lb O’ TurkeyRack O’ Ribs

Half Pint O’ Sides Pint O’ Sides Pan O’ Sides

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


DailyLunch Specialsincludes Swamp Soup

& DessertMon. thru Fri.

“HOME OF THE ORIGINAL”

Happy

Hour

EVERY DAY 11AM-6PM

FULL BAR

BEST PRICES

ON THE BEACH

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Fish River Grill #3GULF SHORES

1545 Gulf Shores Pkwy.(Next to Rouses)

251.948.1110Hours: Monday - Saturday 10:30 a.m. - 9 p.m.

Gulf Shores Later Hours Spring & Summer

Fish River Grill #2FOLEY

608 S. McKenzie(Foley Plaza on Hwy. 59)

251.952.FISH (3474)

NOW

OPEN


1545 Gulf Shores Parkway • Gulf Shores, Alabama (Next to Rouses)

251.948.1110

OMG! SHRIMP FEAST POBOY!!!CHOSEN IN TOP “100 DISHES TO EAT IN ALABAMA BEFORE YOU DIE”

GRILLED or FRIEDAUTHENTIC 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, Catfi sh

Seafood Platter - Fried Shrimp, Oyster, Catfi sh Golden Fried Catfi sh Platter - (U.S. Raised)

Fried Select Oyster Platter Fried Shrimp Platter - (Approx. 14-15)

Fried Gator PlatterVOTED BEST BURGERS IN BALDWIN COUNTY

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

REDNECK REUBEN • ALABAMA CHICKEN MELTPoBoys • Chicken • Shrimp • Oysters • Gator • Frog Legs

Crawfi sh Pistols • Catfi sh • Whitefi sh • Stuffed Crab***Cajun Crawfi sh 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

RAWOYSTERBAR

Cajun Crawfi sh Pistols

There’s NothingLike ‘Em!

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

251.952.FISH (3474)

1545 Gulf Shores Pkwy (Next to Rouses)Gulf Shores, Alabama251.948.1110

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

ma (Next to Rouses)

NOW

OPEN


Seafood Kitchen138 West 1st Ave • Gulf Shores, AL • 251-948-7294

•Best Lunch• Best Dinner• Best Seafood

also been voted• Friendliest Staff

A

“must-visit”

while in Gulf Shores

Voted “People’s Choice”

Award-winning Fish and Shimp SpecialtiesCasual Family Atmosphere

Reasonable Prices Senior Menu Available,from 3pm - 5:30pm

Daily Lunch SpecialsFresh Steamed, Grilled,Blackened, Fried, Baked

and SautéedSeafood

www.Desotosseafoodkitchen.com

Since 2004


Seafood Kitchen

Dinner MenuSTARTERS

Oysters on the Half Shell 1/2 dozen 5.99................1 dozen 10.99Southern Style Crab Cakes 9.99Shrimp Remoulade 7.99Crab, Spinach & Artichoke Dip 8.99Coconut Shrimp 8.99Stuffed Mushrooms 8.99Alligator Bites 8.99Fried Crab Claws 1/2 lb........12.99 1 lb........24.99Tuna Dip 7.99Sweet Potato French Fry Basket 7.75Fried Green Tomatoes 6.99

GUMBO & SOUPSeafood Gumbo cup....4.75 bowl....6.49Crab & Shrimp Bisque cup....5.25 bowl....7.99

FRIED SEAFOOD FAVORITES(Served with your choice of two side dishes)

Butterfl y Shrimp 15.99Tail-less Shrimp 14.99Bon Secour Oysters 16.99Crab Claws 17.99Fried Fish of the Day 17.99Shrimp & Flounder 16.99Shrimp & Oysters 17.99Fried Catfi sh 14.99

SEAFOOD PLATTERS(Served with your choice of two side dishes)

Shrimp Lover’s Platter 17.99Fried Seafood Platter 18.99Broiled Seafood Platter 16.99Creole Platter 18.99Caribbean Platter 18.99Crab Platter 23.99

SEAFOOD SPECIALTIES(Served with your choice of two side dishes)

Stuffed Shrimp 16.99Shrimp Scampi 16.99Blackened Catfi sh 14.99Coconut Shrimp 16.99Grilled Shrimp 15.99Shrimp Creole 15.99Crawfi sh Etoufee 15.99Crab Cake Dinner 15.99

STEAMED SEAFOOD(Served with new potatoes & one side)

Snow Crab Legs - 2 lbs. 26.99Royal Red Shrimp - 1 lb. 22.99Combo - 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 17.99Blackened Catch 17.99Grilled Catch 17.99Broiled Catch 17.99

New Orleans Catch 19.99Mediterranean Catch 19.99Caribbean Catch 19.99*Pecan Encrusted Catch 19.99*Paneed Catch 21.99

LAND LOVER’S FARE(Served with your choice of two side dishes)

Hawaiian Rib-eye - (12 oz.) 18.99 - add jumbo grilled or fried shrimp add $4.00Jamaica-Jerk Chicken 14.99Grilled Chicken Breasts 13.99Fried Chicken Tenders 13.99

PASTAFettuccini Alfredo 13.99 - with grilled or blackened chicken 15.99 - with shrimp or crawfi sh 16.99Scallops Alfredo 15.99Shrimp & Pasta Marsala 18.99Basil-Pesto Pasta 13.99 - with grilled chicken 14.99 - with shrimp 15.99

SIDE DISHESSubstitute House or Caesar Salad for a Side

Dish - Add $1.75Sweet Potato Casserole ~ Cole Slaw Baked Potato ~ Steamed Vegetables

Yellow Rice ~ French FriesFried Green Tomatoes

Lunch MenuHOME-STYLE LUNCH SPECIALS

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

Fried Shrimp - tail less 7.25Blackened Catfi sh 7.25Fried Catfi sh 7.25Broiled Flounder 7.25Fried Flounder 7.25Grilled Chicken 7.25Chicken Creole 7.25Fried Chicken Tenders 7.25Country Fried Steak 7.25Hamburger Steak 7.25Pork Chops 7.25Country Ham 7.25Vegetable Plate 6.99

SANDWICHES(Served with french fries)

Complimentary Ice Tea and Bread Served with All Dine in Lunch Entrees. Add House or Caesar Salad 3.25Substitute Salad for side dish 1.75Po-Boy Sandwich 8.99Cheeseburger 7.99Crab Cake Po-Boy 10.99

*Monte Cristo Sandwich 7.99SALADS

Dressings: Honey-Mustard, Ranch, Bleu Cheese, Italian, Thousand Island, French,

Low-Fat Ranch, Raspberry Vinaigrette,Balsamic Vinegar, Balsamic Vinaigrette,

Sesame Asian, Oil & VinegarRiviera Salad 7.25 - with pecan chicken tenders 9.99 - with chicken tenders 8.99 - with boiled shrimp 9.99 - with grilled or blackened chicken 8.99Caesar Salad 7.25 - w/grilled or blackened chicken 8.99 - w/boiled shrimp 9.99Gumbo & Salad - a cup of Seafood Gumbo and our 7.99Bisque & Salad 8.50

SEAFOOD FAVORITES(Served with your choice of two side dishes)

Add House or Caesar Salad 2.25 Substitute Salad for side dish 1.75Fried Butterfl y Shrimp 10.99Fried Oysters 12.99Fried Crab Claws 13.99*Coconut Shrimp 11.99Grilled Shrimp 10.99

Fried Seafood Platter 14.99Broiled Seafood Platter 13.99Stuffed Shrimp 12.99Mahi-Mahi 11.99Yellow-Fin Tuna 11.99Tilapia 9.99Grouper 12.99Snow Crab Legs 16.99Royal Reds - 3/4 lb. 16.99Combo - 1/2 lb. Each 16.99Crab Cakes - 2 cakes 13.99

PASTAFettuccini Alfredo 10.99 - w\grilled or blackened chicken 11.99 - with shrimp or crawfi sh 12.99Basil Pesto Pasta

- with Roma Tomatoes 10.99 - with grilled chicken 11.99 - with shrimp 12.99

SIDE DISHESFried 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

138 West 1st AveGulf Shores, AL

251-948-7294www.Desotosseafoodkitchen.com


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

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• Live Entertainment 7 nights a weekNEVER A COVER CHARGE!• Full Menu until Midnight

• Lunch Specials Daily M-F 11-2• Happy Hour 11-7 Mon.-Fri.

• Appetizers • Steamed Seafood • Award-winning Pizza Specialty Pizzas • Pasta

• Oysters: Suck ‘em down RAW on the Half Shell or Steam ‘em up with a ‘lil drawn butter & lemon• Award-Winning Oyster Specialties: • Hot Shucks Cajun • Baked • Alfredo • Rockyfeller • Parmesan • Fiesta

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