tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-179932992011-11-11T17:14:13.595-08:00Published as a one stop source to help out of town owners/investors of real estate stay in tune with our market. News relative to South Baldwin county including Gulf Shores, Orange Beach, Ft. Morgan and Perdido Key.Gulf Shores & Orange Beach - Bloggin at the Beachhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12062886961847776354noreply@blogger.comBlogger1241100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17993299.post-40745406415223686252008-01-20T07:40:00.000-08:002008-01-20T07:42:51.145-08:00

As Published By The Mobile Press RegisterThird and fourth towers clear legal challengeSaturday, January 19, 2008By RYAN DEZEMBERStaff ReporterThe Alabama Supreme Court has let stand a lower court's decision that gave developer Larry Wireman the green light to build the third and fourth towers of his Turquoise Place project in Orange Beach.The high court offered no written reason, only noting in

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As published by the Mobile Press RegisterMonday, November 19, 2007By RYAN DEZEMBERStaff ReporterGULF SHORES -- There will soon be a steady procession of high-end recreational vehicles -- Simonized, half-million-dollar elephants with plasma televisions and granite countertops -- rolling along Sun Belt interstates, searching for a place by the beach to park.Or so developers in south Baldwin County

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As reported by Mobile Press Register:Publix Super Market plans to open a 54,000-square-foot store this spring in Orange Beach's Shoppes at Palm Pointe at the northwest corner of Alabama 182 and 161, according to Ken Bailey of Brigham Williams Commer cial Properties in Birmingham. The store will anchor the 194,000-square-foot retail center, he said. The Lakeland, Fla.-based grocer has 28 stores in

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Article as published by the Mobile Press RegisterWednesday, October 03, 2007By RYAN DEZEMBERStaff ReporterGULF SHORES -- With a sluggish demand for resort real estate, developer Shaul Zislin told the City Council that he plans to wait on building a mixed-use tower at the city's main public beach and put a restaurant there until the market improves.Speaking to municipal officials at the council's

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Published by the Mobile Press RegisterWednesday, August 22, 2007By RYAN DEZEMBERStaff ReporterORANGE BEACH -- With an altered spelling, new developers and a fresh look, the Gulf-front Mandolay Beach resort won unanimous approval from the City Council on Tuesday evening.The project, which is planned for about 14 acres just west of where Alabama 161 meets the beach, will include a 40,000-

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Published by the Mobile Press RegisterResort rentals robustSunday, August 05, 2007By KATHY JUMPERReal Estate EditorToday, Marie Curren is likely operating the elevators at the 72-unit Phoenix IV condominium in Gulf Shores.Her real job is marketing manager for Brett-Robinson, but this is one of the busiest check-in days for the real estate company's 1,943 rental units. There are 1,000 families

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This article was published by the Mobile Press Register. It looks to me like this could be an indication that the real estate market is ready to make a positive change.Record spending reported at beachSaturday, July 21, 2007By DAVID FERRARAStaff ReporterVisitor spending along the Baldwin coast reached all-time highs this year, surpassing records set in the spring before Hurricane Ivan devastated

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Gulf Shores/Orange BeachThe Annual Perdido Beach Resort Fireworks Display, Tues., July 3 at 9 p.m. Best viewing areas will be Alabama Point, Cotton Bayou, and Romar Beach public access points. Visit www.cityoforangebeach.com or call 251-981-6979. Free.Gulf Shores' Annual Fourth of July Fireworks Extravaganza, at 9 p.m., will be visible from any Gulf Shores beach area. People may tune their radio

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Published by Mobile Press RegisterFriday, May 25, 2007By RYAN DEZEMBERStaff ReporterGULF SHORES -- Will high gas prices keep visitors from flocking to Alabama's beaches this weekend for what is traditionally the start of the summer tourist season? No way, tourism officials said.Lingering doubts about the state of the beach in the wake of the hurricanes of 2004 and 2005 have done more to deter

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Orange Beach Council agrees to pay $3.45 million for bayfront lotsPublished By Mobile Press RegisterThursday, May 17, 2007By RYAN DEZEMBERStaff ReporterORANGE BEACH -- City officials expect to close a $3.45 million deal for five waterfront lots by the end of the week, giving the city a launch point for its long-desired bridge over Wolf Bay.The City Council voted unanimously Tuesday to pay $3.45

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Officials, residents discuss proposal to extend Beach ExpressThursday, May 17, 2007Published by Mobile Press RegisterBy GUY BUSBY Staff ReporterROSINTON -- A proposed new highway and interchange met with opposition from some central Baldwin residents who told officials the road will destroy homes and farms and bring congestion to rural areas.Officials with the Alabama Department of Transportation

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Retail, medical facilities approvedThursday, May 17, 2007Published by Mobile Press RegisterBy RYAN DEZEMBERStaff ReporterGULF SHORES -- In separate votes this week, the City Council approved architectural designs and a $20 million revenue-sharing agreement that will lead to development of a medical center and outdoor mall on a tract north of the Intracoastal Waterway.The deal with Colonial

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Originally approved in 2005, developers say their projects aren't feasible under new rules, request 2009 deadlinePublished By Mobile Press RegisterFriday, May 11, 2007By RYAN DEZEMBERStaff ReporterGULF SHORES -- The City Council is scheduled to vote Monday to set a date for developers of nonconforming condo towers to either start construction or recast their designs to fit new zoning rules.In

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City invites more detailed proposal for financing more than $30 million in public improvementsWednesday, April 18, 2007Published By Mobile Press RegisterBy RYAN DEZEMBERStaff ReporterGULF SHORES -- The developers of Bon Secour Village are asking the City Council for help in financing between $30 million and $40 million in roads, sewers and other public improvements planned at the 1,000-acre

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Published By Mobile Press RegisterWednesday, April 18, 2007By RYAN DEZEMBERStaff ReporterSeeking to build momentum for various proposals aimed at making coastal property insurance more available and affordable, the cities of Gulf Shores and Orange Beach will host a forum Thursday evening.Scheduled for 6 p.m. at the Orange Beach Adult Activity Center on Canal Road, the forum is slated to include

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City may seek judicial guidance, but that could jeopardize residential zoningPublished By Mobile Press RegisterTuesday, April 17, 2007By RYAN DEZEMBERStaff ReporterGULF SHORES -- City leaders said they may seek a court ruling to determine the extent to which condominiums on the north side of Alabama 182 can use surfside lots along West Beach Boulevard as Gulf access for their owners and

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Published By Mobile Press RegisterThe Alabama Court of Civil Appeals has upheld a lower court's decision to prevent two Fort Morgan residents from challenging the validity of plans for an oft-litigated-against high-rise condominium proposal.The ruling gets the Gulf Highlands project -- which was originally pitched in 1997 as a 400-unit surfside subdivision and later morphed into a 500-unit

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The insurance issues are aggressivley being addressed by the powers to be.Published By Mobile Press RegisterTuesday, March 06, 2007By RYAN DEZEMBERStaff ReporterGULF SHORES -- A Montgomery-based company that has already been approved by state regulators, and has commitments for startup funding, plans by month's end to offer services needed to create captive insurance companies along Alabama's

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Published By Mobile Press RegisterThursday, February 15, 2007By JOSH BEANStaff ReporterCreation of a special tax district that includes Gulf Shores, Orange Beach and the unincorporated areas of Ono Island and Fort Morgan has been suggested as a compromise that would end the two cities' attempts to form a joint, independent school district.Gulf Shores Mayor G.W. "Billy" Duke III, Orange Beach

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Veteran marketing man wants to sell investment potential of Alabama's coastPublished By Mobile Press RegisterWednesday, February 14, 2007By RYAN DEZEMBERStaff ReporterORANGE BEACH -- Gary Gilpin, a Gulf Shores resident with a long career in resort marketing, has proposed a plan to brand Alabama's Gulf Coast in order to lure capital, permanent residents and government money."We're at a very

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AIG Baker plans to purchase Gulf Shores club by Feb. 21, open course in May for owners, guestsPublished By Mobile Press RegisterSunday, February 11, 2007By KATHY JUMPERReal Estate EditorDevelopers of The Wharf on the Intracoastal Waterway will soon have another perk for owners -- a golf course.AIG Baker plans to purchase the Gulf Shores Golf Club on Clubhouse Drive in downtown Gulf Shores by Feb.

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Foley outlet to add 30,000 square feet of shopping space, reconfigure central courtyardPublished By Mobile Press RegisterFriday, February 09, 2007By GUY BUSBYStaff ReporterFOLEY -- Work is set to start Monday on a $24 million overhaul of the Tanger Outlet Center, the second renovation since the retail complex was purchased in 2003, officials said.The overall size of the outlet center will

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By Jay Reeves The Assosciated PressGULF SHORES | Gov. Bob Riley’s administration is considering a proposal to build an elevated road through Gulf State Park -- the 6,100-acre crown jewel of Alabama’s park system -- to provide a new link between the beach and routes off the coast.Speaking in separate interviews with The Associated Press, Riley and Conservation Commissioner Barnett Lawley said the

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Thursday, February 01, 2007 Published By Mobile Press RegisterBy RYAN DEZEMBERStaff ReporterResponding to allegations that it was not doing enough to protect the endangered Alabama beach mouse, the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service has finalized a decision to designate 1,211 acres in Gulf Shores as habitat critical to the species' survival.The ruling was published Monday in the Federal Register and

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Fenced area would allow pet owners to let their dogs run freePublished By Mobile Press RegisterThursday, February 01, 2007By RYAN DEZEMBERStaff ReporterORANGE BEACH -- With a dearth of places to legally take dogs on Baldwin's beaches, city officials here are pondering a park dedicated to man's best friend.At the City Council meeting Monday, Phillip West, the city's coastal resources manager, said

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Some building put on hold as availability outstrips demandPublished By Mobile Press RegisterSunday, January 21, 2007By KATHY JUMPERReal Estate Editor"Isn't it amazing?" Claude J. O'Connor said as he drove along Baldwin County 8 and pointed to the endless row of new subdivision signs.A former Realtor who served as mayor of Gulf Shores in the 1960s, O'Connor remembers when Gulf-front lots were

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Status would allow tax-free construction of public improvements, bonds for constructionPublished By Mobile Press RegisterWednesday, January 17, 2007By RYAN DEZEMBERStaff ReporterGULF SHORES -- Developer Rick Fine has asked the City Council to form an improvement district at the Fort Morgan property where he has approval to build a 260-room hotel, which would allow some of the work to be financed

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Very positive article about why the strong demand for tourism is expected in 2007.Published By Mobile Press RegisterMonday, January 08, 2007By RYAN DEZEMBERStaff ReporterORANGE BEACH -- After a storm-driven dip, Baldwin County has regained its No. 1 tourism ranking among the northern Gulf Coast's counties with beach destinations, according to a new study.Baldwin County collected $227 million in

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This article confirms there are deals out there.One thing it left out is that I was the selling agent for the Gulf Front lot:>)Published By Mobile Press RegisterSunday, January 07, 2007By KATHY JUMPERReal Estate EditorA75-front-foot beachfront lot on Fort Morgan was purchased for $800,000 at the end of December -- less than half the price commanded by similar lots that changed hands in June 2005.

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Mixed-use marina development would substitute for municipal marina plansPublished By Mobile Press RegisterMonday, December 18, 2006By RYAN DEZEMBERStaff ReporterORANGE BEACH -- City officials are contemplating an offer to buy San Roc Cay, the mixed-use marina property that sits on the southern shore of Cotton Bayou near Perdido Pass and fronts Alabama 182.In the meantime, plans to build a

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Mayor will offer $2 million for waterfront tract where Wolf Bay span would take offThursday, December 07, 2006Published By Mobile Press RegisterBy RYAN DEZEMBERStaff ReporterORANGE BEACH -- Mayor Pete Blalock will offer $2 million for 2½ acres along Wolf Bay that is targeted to become the launching point for a bridge to Sapling Point.The City Council voted unanimously Tuesday to allow Blalock to

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Published By Mobile Press RegisterMonday, December 04, 2006By RYAN DEZEMBERStaff ReporterDaphne developer Rick Fine wants to build what he suspects would be the biggest public boardwalk in Alabama between his planned Fort Morgan hotel, called The Sanctuary, and the Gulf of Mexico.He envisions a winding, handicap-accessible, elevated walkway, with lookout stations for birders and interpretive

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Report takes stock of city, outlines development policies through 2020Published By Mobile Press RegisterFriday, December 01, 2006By RYAN DEZEMBERStaff ReporterORANGE BEACH -- The average daily seasonal population of this south Baldwin County resort city is expected to surge to 31,807 by 2020.Perdido Beach Resort, with 350 on the payroll, has the most employees in town this year, followed by City

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Published By Mobile Press RegisterThursday, November 16, 2006By RYAN DEZEMBERStaff ReporterORANGE BEACH -- In a unanimous vote Tuesday the Planning Commission recommended that the City Council rezone about four Gulf-front acres to accommodate a private beach club for residents of AIG Baker's other residential developments in Baldwin County.Proposed for a tract between the Beachside subdivision

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The following article further shows how the legal system is so unpredictable.Judge, who ruled in July that covenants blocking Turquoise Place East were unenforceable, said last week that homeowners aren't owed compensationPublished By Mobile Press RegisterFriday, October 27, 2006By RYAN DEZEMBERStaff ReporterORANGE BEACH -- After a legal battle that lasted more than two years, a Baldwin County

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The following article describes the mess created byCobra and I fully support their efforts.Residents look to Congress and state's insurer of last resort for help in getting reasonable insurance ratesPublished By Mobile Press RegisterSaturday, October 28, 2006By RYAN DEZEMBERStaff ReporterFort Morgan residents unable to obtain federal flood insurance because they live in Coastal Barrier Resources

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Published By Mobile Press RegisterFriday, October 13, 2006By RYAN DEZEMBERStaff ReporterThe U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service on Thursday published a final ruling that will designate nearly 6,200 acres along Alabama and Florida Panhandle beaches as critical habitat for three endangered beach mouse species.Of the three species, only the Perdido Key beach mouse lives in Alabama.The economic effects of

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Published By Mobile Press RegisterWednesday, October 04, 2006By RYAN DEZEMBERStaff ReporterGULF SHORES -- City officials during a Monday work session discussed the potential acquisition of two waterfront parcels -- one on Little Lagoon, the other on the Intracoastal Waterway -- that would expand adjacent parks.The first, which Councilwoman Carolyn Doughty brought up, sits on the eastern edge of

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If deal for 20 acres is OK'd, Orange Beach would have its first tenant of beach express business parkPublished By Mobile Press RegisterSunday, October 01, 2006By RYAN DEZEMBERStaff ReporterORANGE BEACH -- Baldwin EMC has offered to pay $1.6 million for 20 acres at the city's yet-to-be-developed business park on the Foley Beach Express.The City Council is scheduled to vote on the deal Tuesday,

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Friendly competitionPublished By Mobile Press RegisterSunday, September 17, 2006By KATHY JUMPERReal Estate EditorBoth Mobile and Baldwin counties want a proposed $624 million motorsports park to be built on their turf, but only one will win the race.In 45 days, Gulf Coast Entertainment investors will choose the site for the Alabama Motorsports Park, A Dale Earnhardt Jr. Speedway, according to

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Published By Mobile Press RegisterFriday, September 15, 2006By MIKE PERRYStaff ReporterDAPHNE -- The owner of Waterville, a 20-acre waterpark in Gulf Shores, is seeking a public-private partnership with Daphne to build an indoor waterpark at the city's proposed recreational complex.Joe Warrington made his pitch Wednesday to the newly appointed Daphne Recreation Board. The board held the meeting

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Published By Mobile Press RegisterSunday, August 13, 2006By KATHY JUMPERReal Estate EditorThe developers of the Cypress Village residential community on Canal Road in Orange Beach are banking on the off-the-beach market to keep them busy for the next 10 years.So far, 80 of the 144 townhomes in Cypress Village have sold at prices ranging from $425,000 to $600,000, and construction is under way on

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Published By Mobile Press RegisterWednesday, August 02, 2006By RYAN DEZEMBERStaff ReporterORANGE BEACH -- City leaders learned this week that they can justify charging builders of single-family homes up to $5,514 per house and high-rise condo developers $4,236 per unit under an impact fee law approved earlier this year by state legislators.The law was written to give Baldwin County and its 13

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New commuter terminal proposedPublished By Mobile Press RegisterMonday, July 31, 2006By JIM ELLISStaff ReporterGULF SHORES -- As south Baldwin County's beach cities grow, so too must the airport that serves them. That's what airport officials are saying after plans for a commuter terminal were rolled out last week.Within five years, connecting flights by commercial airlines could be using Jack

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Land would be used for southern landing of proposed span Thursday, July 20, 2006By RYAN DEZEMBERStaff Reporter ORANGE BEACH -- Mayor Pete Blalock has been given the go-ahead to negotiate a purchase of about 2½ acres near the terminus of Alabama 161, property that would be the southern landing of a long-sought bridge over Wolf Bay. No price parameters were set by the City Council when members

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Do-it-yourself developers Sunday, July 02, 2006By KATHY JUMPERReal Estate Editor The members of the Gulf Shores Golf Club figured the best way to pay for $5 million in renovations to the 42-year-old golf course was to build condominiums on the course. And, to do it themselves, according to Palmer Dent, president of the club's board of directors. So the 280-member group hired an engineering firm,

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Closings on Gulf-front condo projects are being closely watched Sunday, July 02, 2006By KATHY JUMPERReal Estate Editor The buyers of the 251 condominium units at The Lighthouse in Gulf Shores started closing on their units two weeks ago, and everybody's watching. In today's sluggish condo market, how many will buy and how many will bail? The project presold within 24 hours in August 2003 at

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Riverwalk in Orange Beach has been renamed Bama Bayou, developers of the project on the Intracoastal Waterway announced Thursday. Representatives from Joe Raley Builders and The Mitchell Co. announced the new title for their now $300 million-plus project on the Intracoastal Waterway, just off the Foley Beach Express. What had been an $85 million development with about 300 condominium units, a

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WPMI-TVJune 09, 2006Looking for beach front property along the gulf? If you are, local realtors say the market is ripe for the pickings. Prices on condos and gulf-front homes in areas like Gulf Shores, Orange Beach and Fort Morgan are dropping, and some of the savings can add up to more than $100-thousand. NBC 15's Baldwin County Reporter Leon Petite has details in this report. Remember what the

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Wednesday, May 10, 2006By RYAN DEZEMBER Staff Reporter GULF SHORES -- Clearing the way for a marina and condo development on the Fort Morgan peninsula, the City Council has voted to rezone about 8 acres along Mobile Bay. The change allows Joe Raley Builders and a group of investors to move forward with their plans, first proposed in August, to redevelop the existing Fort Morgan Marina and build a

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Thursday, April 20, 2006By RYAN DEZEMBER Staff Reporter ORANGE BEACH -- Plans for one purported "affordable" housing development were rejected by the City Council on Tuesday while designs for a second project -- billed as an upscale marina community -- were approved unanimously. Both developments, The Retreat at Orange Beach and The Fountains on Canal, were proposed to be gated communities and

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Market statistics show a build up of inventory and a much desired demand.Full stats at website.

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Thursday, April 13, 2006By RYAN DEZEMBER Staff Reporter ORANGE BEACH -- A procession of charter fishermen spoke in favor of high-rise redevelopment plans for their home base, Zeke's Landing Marina, at Tuesday's Planning Commission meeting, but the support wasn't enough to sway a majority of panel members to endorse the designs. Plans call for the current marina -- which includes restaurants shops

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City Council delays vote on Canal Road project that includes 56 houses priced at more than $350,000 each Friday, April 07, 2006By RYAN DEZEMBER Staff Reporter ORANGE BEACH -- Amid questions over what constitutes affordable housing, the City Council delayed a vote this week to rezone about 10 acres along Canal Road for developer Robert Orlich to build 56 houses and 30 condo units. Called The

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The Gulf Opportunity Zone Act was passed by Congress in December, 2005 to stimulate construction and new business in certain areas damaged by recent hurricanes. Gulf Shores and Orange Beach Alabama are included in this targeted area. Tax exempt bonds as well as Bonus 50% Depreciation incentives were passed.Tremendous tax opportunities are available. See if you qualify.GO Zone review.

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Sunday, April 02, 2006By KATHY JUMPER Real Estate Editor Larry Alexander of Beach Bay Homes didn't build any homes last year in Orange Beach, where he serves as a city councilman. He said high land prices and the lack of available land for subdivisions sent him north of Gulf Shores and into Robertsdale. There are some 50-foot lots available for $100,000 or more in the Bear Point area of Orange

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Wednesday, March 22, 2006By RYAN DEZEMBER Staff Reporter ORANGE BEACH -- The City Council on Tuesday evening adopted new guidelines for elected officials to follow when they meet with developers or others bringing zoning-related matters to the body. Among the requirements of the policy are that the meetings be held during normal business hours -- weekdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. -- either on the

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Carlton Proctor@PensacolaNewsJournal.comInnisfree Hotels announced plans Monday to begin construction of a luxury condominium in Orange Beach, Ala., that features the latest anti-mold technology and wind-tunnel testing to reduce storm damage.The proposed 22-story Watermark Condominium will include four floors of covered parking, 69 Gulf-front units and a rooftop swimming pool, said Roger Wiegner,

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Mike's comment - More developments off the beach are getting the go ahead. All developments do not have to be on the beach to be a success. When The Wharf opens all of this will be taken to the next level.Thursday, March 16, 2006By RYAN DEZEMBER Staff Reporter ORANGE BEACH -- The Planning Commission, at its Tuesday evening meeting, added a member, appointed a new chairman and gave favorable

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MLS Stats for February 2006 confirm that we are still in a Buyer's market.

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Giant residential-retail-entertainment development on track to be first of canal mega projects to open; Hank Williams Jr. gets the party started Memorial Day weekend with project amphitheater's first concert Sunday, March 12, 2006By KATHY JUMPERReal Estate Editor The Wharf's 11-story ferris wheel is ready to roll, and Hank Williams Jr. will get the party started with the first concert in the

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Mike's Comments - The Wharf is doing an outstanding job both in their construction and in promotion. This will become a cornerstone in our market.There are still a few condos left in Boggey Point.February Update - The Wharf Ferris Wheel ArrivesThe various components of The Wharf’s Ferris wheel arrived stateside at the Port of New Orleans and began the journey last week to Orange Beach. At fifty

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Mike's Comment - This is putting the right foot forward to regain credibility. Monday, March 06, 2006By RYAN DEZEMBER Staff Reporter ORANGE BEACH -- Following public corruption indictments against former Mayor Steve Russo, the city's longtime attorney, a former councilman and a local builder, municipal leaders have proposed new ground rules for elected officials meeting with developers. Among

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Wednesday, February 22, 2006By RYAN DEZEMBER Staff Reporter GULF SHORES -- Mayor G.W. "Billy" Duke III told City Council members that he would seek a referendum in which residents of outlying areas within the city's police and planning jurisdictions would vote on whether to become part of the municipality. Though the city's northern boundary with Foley is defined by a court order and its border

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Wednesday, February 22, 2006By RYAN DEZEMBER Staff Reporter ORANGE BEACH -- In a 4-2 vote Tuesday night, the City Council approved a high-rise hotel proposal by developer Ken Wall and his partner, Jim Brown, who was indicted last month on state charges that he bribed then-Mayor Steve Russo. Called The Water Club, the proposal features two 32-story, Gulf-front towers containing a total of 494

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The market has finally responded with presales in secondary locations just not happening fast enough. Several developers have put on the brakes and moved to a wait and see mode.Mike MitchumSunday, February 19, 2006By KATHY JUMPER Real Estate Editor In a resort market, slow presales can make or break a project. Add to that a couple of major hurricanes, rising material costs and a tight labor

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Flips are what makes investing profitable. However, when a mayor makes this kind of profit with a business associate of one of his developer/partners I think it looks like a duck. Here's the story.Sunday, February 19, 2006By RYAN DEZEMBER Staff Reporter Indicted former Orange Beach mayor made $400,000 in one-day deal with help of developer, according to agent's report.New claims that former

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Wednesday, February 15, 2006By RYAN DEZEMBER Staff Reporter GULF SHORES -- With questions over whether submerged land can be counted in developers' plans, and how big a condo tower will be allowed along Fort Morgan Road, the City Council decided Monday to delay a vote on a marina and condo proposal for the peninsula the until its next meeting. Proposed by Joe Raley Builders, the two-part project

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Monday, February 06, 2006By RYAN DEZEMBER Staff Reporter ORANGE BEACH -- Developer Jim Brown, who was indicted last month on state charges that he bribed City Attorney Larry Sutley and recently resigned Orange Beach Mayor Steve Russo, continues to pursue a high-rise Gulf-front hotel in the western part of the resort city. The project, called The Water Club and pitched by its developers as

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Council will vote on contract with Miami firm to plan facility next to City Hall Thursday, February 02, 2006By RYAN DEZEMBER Staff Reporter ORANGE BEACH -- For a site immediately south of City Hall, city leaders envision a civic center that can offer meeting space, a place for Mardi Gras balls and conventions, courts for indoor sports and a stage for the arts. And to plan such a place, city

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Thursday, February 02, 2006By RYAN DEZEMBER Staff Reporter The U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service has proposed redrawing the habitat vital to the endangered Alabama beach mouse's survival to include areas beyond the surfside dunes that were originally believed to be its main home. In total, the Fish & Wildlife proposes to name 1,298 acres in the Gulf Shores area as "critical habitat." That doesn't mean

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Two other cases remain pending Saturday, January 28, 2006By DAVID FERRARA Staff Reporter BAY MINETTE -- The Alabama Supreme Court on Friday tossed out a suit -- filed by Baldwin County District Attorney David Whetstone -- that questioned the legality of a deal between Auburn University and the Conservation Department to build a hotel and convention center at the old Gulf State Park resort. The

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Sunday, January 29, 2006A total of 1,244 new condominium units is scheduled to open in 2006 in Orange Beach and Gulf Shores, according to the Alabama Gulf Coast Convention & Visitors Bureau. Last year's hurricane season caused construction delays on many of the projects, and some of the opening dates may be moved back a month or two. --Caribe Resort's phase 3 in Orange Beach, 200 units. --Crystal

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Wednesday, January 25, 2006By RYAN DEZEMBER Staff Reporter Orange Beach Mayor Steve Russo resigned from that position this morning, citing his wish to distance himself and his legal troubles from city government. He declined to comment on charges levied against him in state and federal indictments last week, but said it would be easier for the city to conduct normal business without the

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Top Agent Attends Invitation-Only CyberStar® GatheringMike and Chris Mitchum of RE/MAX of Gulf Shores were two of only 130 top real estate agents invited to attend The Allen F. Hainge CyberStar® Summit recently in San Antonio, TX.  The nationally recognized CyberStar® Summit is an annual invitation-only networking and idea sharing conference open only to outstanding real estate agents from the US

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GARRY MITCHELL.Associated PressMOBILE, Ala. - A Baldwin County grand jury that indicted Orange Beach's mayor and three others on corruption charges recommended that the Alabama Legislature set standards for cities to deal with developers, particularly on the Gulf Coast.The grand jury in November heard testimony about Orange Beach's policy on "certain fees, charges and special considerations"

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Friday, January 20, 2006By RYAN DEZEMBER Staff Reporter Orange Beach Mayor Steve Russo was indicted Thursday on federal criminal charges that he violated Alabama elections laws by not reporting more than $33,000 in campaign contributions prior to his 2004 re-election and used the money to pay for vacations, casino trips, clothing, a computer and other personal expenses. In addition, the mayor,

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Thursday, January 19, 2006By RYAN DEZEMBER Staff Reporter ORANGE BEACH -- The City Council this week unanimously approved an agreement with Macquarie that will allow the Australian bank to acquire the local company that owns the Foley Beach Express toll bridge and preserve the public-private partnership on the span. Essentially, the council had to sign off on the pending deal between Macquarie

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Wednesday, January 18, 2006By RYAN DEZEMBER Staff Reporter GULF SHORES -- City officials told developer Rick Fine on Monday to move forward with his plans for a Fort Morgan hotel, but stopped short of telling him that his proposal to build 15 stories was a lock for approval. Named "The Sanctuary," its early designs call for four floors of parking, a fifth floor for meeting space, a restaurant and

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To Search Available Units For Sale Click HereBy Angelle BergeronThe Lighthouse Condominium in Gulf Shores, Ala., will open in time for the 2006 vacation season, despite Hurricane Ivan in 2004 and one of the busiest hurricane seasons in history in 2005. "We lost about 90 days from Ivan and a couple weeks from the storms this year, but we aren't going to change our finish date," said Austin Allen,

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Thursday, January 12, 2006By RYAN DEZEMBER Staff Reporter ORANGE BEACH -- A proposal for Perdido Key that entails three 34-story towers and would net the city two waterfront parcels worth about $4 million apiece received a negative review from the Planning Commission on Tuesday night. The Planning Commission voted 5-1 to recommend to the City Council that it reject plans for the towers,

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Thursday, January 12, 2006By RYAN DEZEMBER and VIRGINIA BRIDGES Staff Reporters ORANGE BEACH -- The U.S. arm of Australian financial giant Macquarie is negotiating to buy the Baldwin County Bridge Co., a corporation that was designed strictly to own and manage the Foley Beach Express toll bridge. Meanwhile, Orange Beach, a partner in the bridge over the Intracoastal Waterway, is moving ahead with

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By ERIN HERNANDEZAdvocate marketing writer Published: Jan 5, 2006 Most Gulf Shores beaches have been reopened for families looking for relaxation. Gulf Shores is bouncing back from Hurricane Ivan's September 2004 hit as well as Katrina's Aug. 29 hit, with lots going on. "We are doing very well, all things considered," said Bebe Gantt, public relations manager for the Alabama Gulf Coast

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Sunday, January 08, 2006By KATHY JUMPER Real Estate Editor Plans for Plash Island's first high-rise condominium complex are under way and presales on Five Waters' 300 units will begin Thursday, developers said. The Head Companies of Point Clear plans to construct two buildings -- from 11 to 20 stories, depending on the final design, said David Head Jr., whose company is one of the owners of the

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Friday, January 06, 2006By VIRGINIA BRIDGES Staff Reporter ROBERTSDALE -- Citing concerns about surrounding wetlands and the safety of hundreds of residents, the Baldwin County Planning and Zoning Commission voted unanimously to deny a plan to build a 400-foot condo tower and yacht club at Bon Secour. Rock Point Beach, a development company headed by Tuscaloosa physician Wesley Spruill, was

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Everyone now has access to what's happening with the City of Orange Beach. For people like you who are reading this Blog you now will have access to the documents, agenda, etc on-line. The city is going paperlesss. Wednesday, January 04, 2006By RYAN DEZEMBER Staff Reporter ORANGE BEACH -- It used to be that anyone who wanted to study the budget, see how much the city was paying for concrete, read

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Monday, January 02, 2006By RYAN DEZEMBER Staff Reporter ORANGE BEACH -- A new hurricane re-entry map that municipal leaders hope will help residents of less-damaged areas return home more quickly after storms is likely to be approved by the City Council on Tuesday . In some cases, zones were split up -- such as the one that runs along the beach -- and others were added to reflect newly developed

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Sunday, January 01, 2006By RYAN DEZEMBERStaff Reporter GULF SHORES -- A large-scale marina development proposal for a Fort Morgan tract that includes the site of the 19th century Pilot Town settlement received nearly uniform opposition from government regulators, conservation groups and the public this fall when the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers sought opinions on the designs. Chicago-based PRM

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Source: Bloomberg Columnists - December 30, 2005 Joe Mysak is a columnist for Bloomberg News. The opinions expressed are his own. Alabama City Shows Us There's Life After Hurricanes: Joe Mysak Dec. 30 (Bloomberg) -- The eye of the hurricane made landfall around 3 a.m. The storm surge destroyed houses, condominiums and roads, and made a hash of the little souvenir stands and restaurants near the

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Thursday, December 22, 2005By RYAN DEZEMBER Staff Reporter ORANGE BEACH -- City officials predict that municipal revenue will exceed pre-Ivan levels next year, according to a 2006 budget unanimously approved by the City Council on Tuesday. The financial plan reflects a 12-month period that will begin Jan. 1. Unlike most local municipalities, Orange Beach is using a calendar-year budgeting process

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Wednesday, December 21, 2005By RYAN DEZEMBER Staff Reporter BAY MINETTE -- A trial that will ultimately decide if developer Larry Wireman can build the second phase of his Turquoise Place condos -- and if so, what he might have to pay those who hold restrictive covenants on the Gulf-front site -- concluded just before noon Tuesday without a ruling. Presiding Baldwin County Circuit Judge James H.

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Tuesday, December 20, 2005By RYAN DEZEMBER Staff Reporter BAY MINETTE -- Developer Larry Wireman and nine property owners will return to court at 9 this morning to ask presiding Baldwin County Circuit Judge James H. Reid Jr. to lift restrictive covenants from their Gulf-front lots in Orange Beach so that Wireman can build the two towers of Turquoise Place East. If they are successful, the

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Monday, December 19, 2005By RYAN DEZEMBER Staff ReporterMike's comment: Good school systems boost property values. Gulf Shores and Orange Beach have qualified to create their own school system and separate from the county system. Due to the high tax revenues from the beach, this would create the HIGHEST funded system in the state. GULF SHORES -- A special census conducted in recent months has

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Sunday, December 18, 2005By RYAN DEZEMBER Staff Reporter ORANGE BEACH -- In an attempt to expedite the widening of often-clogged Canal Road, the City Council is scheduled to vote at its Tuesday meeting whether to give the state $2.7 million to buy rights of way along the route. City officials learned last month that the Alabama Department of Transportation had moved back the project's start date

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Source: smartmoney.comBy Bill Bischoff Published: December 16, 2005 To determine if your retirement account qualifies for the following article check out www.entrustsoutheast.com MOST FOLKS DON'T get too funky with their IRA investments. A few mutual funds, some stocks — maybe some bonds — that's the typical fare. But it turns out that you can get a lot more creative with your investments than

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Golf Course News Magazine 12/13/2005 Gulf Shores, Ala. – Kiva Dunes Golf & Beach Club – a Gulf Shores Golf Association member course – has garnered best-of distinction from Golfweek Magazine in its “America’s Best Resort Golf Courses - The Definitive Guide to Golf Travel in 2006.”The resort ratings are derived directly from Golfweek’s annual list of “America’s Best Courses,” published each

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Many thanks to those of you who stopped by during our holiday Open House a few weeks ago. We saw several hundred people over the course of the weekend, which gave us a chance to visit with our homeowners, future homeowners, and guests. The Outfitter’s Center, pictured above, is currently serving as our Visitor’s Center but will eventually become a private, member’s only facility open only to our

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Wednesday, December 14, 2005By RYAN DEZEMBER Staff Reporter Marqueza, a 15 story structure, will replace storm-damaged low-rises in Orange BeachORANGE BEACH -- A redevelopment plan for the hurricane-damaged Romar Lakes condominiums was approved by the City Council on Monday. The vote was unanimous, although Councilwoman Joni Blalock abstained. Replacing the five three-story buildings on the north

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Monday, December 12, 2005By RYAN DEZEMBER Staff Reporter Efforts to reclaim storm-blown sand in Gulf Shores and to replace portions of a $25 million manmade beach there and in neighboring Orange Beach will continue through the holidays and likely conclude by March. That means the beaches are expected to be cleared of equipment and ready for spring break with one exception: a mile-long stretch

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Brett NormanPensacolaNewsJournal.com Perdido Key's recovery from Hurricane Ivan has been hampered by an excruciatingly slow cleanup.Until recently, debris was piled up on the key, while Orange Beach and Gulf Shores, just on the other side of the Alabama line, were cleaned up within months of the storm.The difference?Perdido Key took the full brunt of the hurricane's most powerful winds and storm

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