Attractions
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Whether vacationing with family, escaping with
the one you love or spending a week golfing with
the guys, Alabama's Gulf Coast offers the perfect
balance of non-stop activity and lay-around-doing-nothing
time. In between your relaxing naps on the beach,
you can enjoy all the popular Gulf Shores attractions.
Take a lightening-fast ride down a water
slide. Travel back in time with a visit to Fort
Morgan, site of the Civil War Battle of Mobile Bay.
Become a dolphin expert on an Orange
Beach cruise that takes you through the back
bays to meet up with Flipper and his friends. Visit
your animal friends at the Alabama
Gulf Coast Zoo. And don't worry about wearing
yourself out. You can always recover tomorrow with
a siesta on a beach blanket.
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*The above information is from the
Alabama's
Gulf Coast website. Be sure to visit their site for
more detailed information.
About Allen Johnson – aka
The Beachman
Attain that ultimate goal
My passion for real estate guides everything I do. It
brings me joy to help my clients achieve their real estate
dreams. Let me help you attain that ultimate goal here
in beautiful Pleasure Island which includes the areas
of Gulf
Shores, Orange
Beach, Fort
Morgan and Perdido
Key Florida.
The secret to my success is no secret at all
To me the real estate business is simple. The secret to
my success is no secret at all. I treat my customers like
family. I strive to be consistent and thorough when working
with clients. I know the market and the properties for
sale. And, most importantly, I love what I do. Real estate
here on Paradise Island and the surrounding areas is not
just my profession; it's my passion.
I can help make your dreams a reality
Whether you are selling property, buying a place to build
your dream home, purchasing a vacation getaway, seeking
a real estate investment or interested in development
opportunities, I bring the experience and knowledge you
desire. Whatever your needs, I can help make your dreams
a reality. Call me at (251) 609-1574 or Email
Me to discuss the possibilities. Check out my favorite
picks, or perform a custom search for
Gulf Shores real estate or Orange
Beach Real Estate.
Licensed in Alabama and Florida.
Gulf Shores and Orange Beach Area Info
Climate
The Gulf Coast Area has a mild climate with an average
annual temperature of 67.4 degrees. The average temperature
in January is 51.4 degrees. The average temperature in
July is 81.8 degrees. The average annual precipitation
is 67 inches, and the growing season is 292 days.
Education
Education is a fundamental block in building a bright
future. The Gulf Coast Area opened a brand new high school
during 1999 in Gulf Shores (ph. 251.968.4747). The area
has two elementary schools; they are Gulf Shores Elementary
(ph. 251.968.7375) and Orange Beach Elementary (ph. 251.981.5662).
Gulf Shores Middle School (ph. 251.968.8719) offers an
excellent curriculum in preparation for high school. All
public schools are part of the Baldwin County school system.
If you are interested in private education, you also have
the option of Bayside Academy (ph. 251.955.5211), which
includes age 3yrs – Grade 4.
Healthcare
The nearest hospital is South Baldwin Regional Medical
Center (ph. 800.580.3627) located in Foley. South Baldwin
Medical Center offers 24-hour emergency services (ph.
251.952.3400). Numerous medical professionals practice
in the area providing both family practice and specialized
care.
Airports
Corporate and Private air service is available in Gulf
Shores from the Jack Edwards Municipal Airport, with a
full Instrument Landing System and the longest paved runway
being 7000 feet. The closest commercial air service is
available in Pensacola, roughly 30 miles away, at the
Pensacola Regional Airport (ph. 850.435.1746). Major carriers
serving the airport are Continental, US Airways, Delta,
Northwest, and American. Other commercial airports are
located in Mobile (ph. 251.633.0313) and Gulf Port, Mississippi
(ph. 228.863.5951).
Shopping
The area offers many shops ranging from casual apparel
and beachwear to upscale fashion and specialty boutiques.
If you are a bargain hunter, you can find 120 factory
outlet stores in Foley.
Parks and Recreation
The nearest state park is the Gulf State Park (ph. 251.948.7275).
The 6,000-acre park area offers campsites, picnic areas,
18-hole golf course, 825 foot fishing pier, 144 room hotel
and convention center. Other parks in the area include
Bon Secour Wildlife Refuge (ph. 251.540.7720), Meyer Park
(ph. 251.968.4420), Johnnie Sims Park and Kids Park (ph.
251.968.4420), and Wade Ward Nature Park (ph. 251.968.4420).
State/Local Income Tax
For detailed information about Alabama income tax, contact
the Alabama Department of Revenue, Individual and Corporate
Tax Division (ph. 251.242.1000). In most instances, local
governments in Alabama do not levy city, town, or county
income taxes.
Property Taxes
Property (Ad Valorem) taxes are taxes on real business
and/or personal property. “Ad Valorem” means
“according to value”. For details, call the
Revenue Commissioner’s office (ph. 251.943.5061,
ext. 2840).
