Perdido NewsLocal news for Perdido, AL continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.Ala. beaches gear up for spring break despite economy concerns- February 21, 2008 "So many people have been closed in because of financial issues and weather that they are looking for some sunshine, beaches and water activity to let their body and minds relax." IF YOU GO ALABAMA GULF COAST: http:www.gulfshores.com or 800-745-7263. GETTING THERE: Interstates 10 and 65 and U.S. 98 connect to the main beach Alabama Highway 59, which ends at Gulf Shores. via USA Todayhttp://www.topix.net/city/perdido-al/2008/02/ala-beaches-gear-up-for-spring-break-despite-... Alabama beaches gear up for spring break despite concerns over the economy- February 19, 2008 "Our goal for this year is a 10 percent increase for summer" GULF SHORES, Al - Alabama beach resorts posted record visitor spending on lodgings last year, bouncing back three years after Hurricane Ivan left widespread wreckage on the coast. via Jacksonsun.comhttp://www.topix.net/city/perdido-al/2008/02/alabama-beaches-gear-up-for-spring-break-desp... Perdido building caps remain- February 17, 2008 "Hurricane evacuation is a real concern" Florida Department of Community Affairs rejects plan to raise height limits The Florida Department of Community Affairs has rejected Escambia County's proposal to remove building caps on Perdido Key. via Pensacola News Journalhttp://www.topix.net/city/perdido-al/2008/02/perdido-building-caps-remain?fromrss=1 Of Mice and Boats: Battle ensues as boater parking space shrinks- February 9, 2008 Residents in the wealthy gated enclave of Ono Island on the Alabama Gulf Coast used an environmental argument to keep an Orange Beach public boat launch off their sandy doorstep. via NOLA.comhttp://www.topix.net/city/perdido-al/2008/02/of-mice-and-boats-battle-ensues-as-boater-par... Revelers get sunshine for parades- February 7, 2008 Sparkling beads, hoola hoops, stuffed bears and marshmallow pies flew through the air in downtown Mobile on Tuesday as the lid closed on another Carnival season with thousands packing the parade routes. via Alabama Livehttp://www.topix.net/city/perdido-al/2008/02/revelers-get-sunshine-for-parades?fromrss=1 Viewpoint: Perdido residents doing their part to pick up litter- February 5, 2008 An interesting remark was made by Mark O'Brien in his Dec. 23 column, "Trash-talking, downtown-mocking and slob-stalking O'pinions." Although I do not always agree with him, Mr. via Pensacola News Journalhttp://www.topix.net/city/perdido-al/2008/02/viewpoint-perdido-residents-doing-their-part-... |