GULF SHORES, Ala. – Gov. Robert Bentley speaks to lots of various groups and sometimes he has to travel out of state to talk to groups who traveled from Alabama to convene.
He doesn’t like that.
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Bentley comes to Gulf to sign legislation for new Gulf State Park Lodge – GulfCoastNewsToday.com: News
Wednesday, May 15th, 2013Even with $58 Million, Gulf State Park Lodge Years Away | Mobile AL, Pensacola FL News, Weather, Sports | WPMI-TV | Local15TV.com
Wednesday, May 15th, 2013GULF SHORES, Ala. (WPMI) Even with a crucial $58 million in funding, a brand new beachfront lodge and convention center in Gulf State Park could take years to become a reality.
Gulf State Park improvements | Fox10tv.com
Tuesday, May 14th, 2013GULF SHORES, Ala. (AP) – Improvements to Alabama's beachfront Gulf State Park are getting closer to becoming reality.
Gov. Robert Bentley holds a ceremony at Gulf Shores on Tuesday afternoon to sign legislation that will allow for a lodge and meeting facility to be built at the park.
Gulf State Park Lodge Project Clears Hurdles
Friday, May 10th, 2013Finally, the hurdles to restoring an Alabama Gulf Coast landmark are starting to fall.
The Gulf State Park Hotel and Conference Center were obliterated by a direct hit from Hurricane Ivan in 2004. For a variety of reasons, the old hotel and conference site has been devoid of any structure since the hurricane made landfall with near 130 mph winds.
Dead Pelicans at Gulf State Pier – WKRG News 5
Wednesday, May 8th, 2013GULF SHORES, Alabama -
It happens all the time, fisherman catching more pelicans than fish off Gulf State Pier.
“I’m out here fishing you probably do it four or five times. The whole time you’re out here,” says angler David Garrett.
WKRG News 5
via Dead Pelicans at Gulf State Pier – WKRG News 5.
Editorial: Hotel and conference center could be a boon for coast – Just one chance to do it right | The Montgomery Advertiser | montgomeryadvertiser.com
Saturday, May 4th, 2013The 29-acre site where the Gulf State Park lodge once stood is as desirable a piece of property as can be found anywhere in Alabama,
That area is a lovely spot with a great beach and a nice view of the Gulf of Mexico.
Gulf Shores State Park resort passed | Fox10tv.com
Friday, May 3rd, 2013MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) – The Alabama legislature has paved the way for a new resort to be built on 29 acres of state-owned land at Gulf Shores State Park.
Gov. Bentley Issues Statement on Approval of Gulf State Park Legislation – GulfCoastNewsToday.com: News
Friday, May 3rd, 2013MONTGOMERY – Governor Robert Bentley on Thursday issued the following statement upon the Alabama Legislature’s approval of Senate Bill 231, a measure that will help facilitate improvements at Gulf State Park, including a lodge and meeting facility that will help attract more visitors:
Turtle volunteers will begin patrolling on May 1 – GulfCoastNewsToday.com: News
Monday, April 29th, 2013GULF SHORES, Ala. – Wednesday morning the neon green shirts will return to the beach about sunrise as Share the Beach volunteers begin patrolling for signs of turtle nesting.
via Turtle volunteers will begin patrolling on May 1 – GulfCoastNewsToday.com: News.
PHOTOS: Kids Fishing Jubilee at Gulf State Park – GulfCoastNewsToday.com: Gallery
Sunday, April 28th, 2013Hunderds of folks gathered along the banks of Lake Shelby in the picnic area for the 13th Annual Kids Fishing Jubilee in Gulf State Park. Lots of catfish were pulled from the lake.
via Kids Fishing Jubilee at Gulf State Park – GulfCoastNewsToday.com: Gallery.
Alabama Senate approves beach convention hotel | GadsdenTimes.com
Wednesday, April 24th, 2013Gov. Robert Bentley is halfway toward his goal of getting the Legislature to allow a private developer to operate a convention hotel on the beach at Gulf State Park.
via Alabama Senate approves beach convention hotel | GadsdenTimes.com.
Alabama State Parks Still Under Budget Pressure | Mobile AL, Pensacola FL News, Weather, Sports | WPMI-TV | Local15TV.com
Monday, April 22nd, 2013MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) – The director of Alabama State Parks has outlined plans for possible expansion of park lands and ways to pay for budget shortfalls.
Annual Kids Fishing Jubilee is April 27 at Gulf State Park – GulfCoastNewsToday.com: News
Friday, April 19th, 2013GULF SHORES, Ala. – Kelly Reetz can’t guarantee everybody will catch a fish Saturday, April 27, but you can't catch one if you don’t get a line in the water.
Reetz is heading up the 13th Annual Kids Fishing Jubilee that will be at the Lake Shelby picnic area on beach road.
via Annual Kids Fishing Jubilee is April 27 at Gulf State Park – GulfCoastNewsToday.com: News.
Zipline to have grand opening on Friday in Gulf Shores – GulfCoastNewsToday.com: News
Tuesday, April 16th, 2013GULF SHORES, Ala. – Gulf Adventure Center and Hummingbird Ziplines will host their Grand Opening Celebration April 19-21. This celebration will begin with a ribbon cutting on Friday, April 19, 2013, at 11 a.m.
via Zipline to have grand opening on Friday in Gulf Shores – GulfCoastNewsToday.com: News.
Alabama State Parks Budget to Remain Tight, But Operational
Friday, April 12th, 2013Conservation Commissioner N. Gunter Guy responded Wednesday to recent media coverage regarding the possible reduction of services in Alabama’s State Parks. “We appreciate all the support that organizations and the people of Alabama have shown for their state parks, particularly over the last few weeks as potential budget cuts have been discussed,” he said.
via Press Release.
Zipline fundraiser on Saturday to benefit Relay for Life | al.com
Thursday, April 4th, 2013GULF SHORES, Alabama — Gulf Adventure Center’s Hummingbird Ziplines will sponsor Zip for Life, a Relay for Life fundraiser, on April 6.
Ten percent of the revenue for every zipline tour, which last between 2 to 2.5 hours, on Saturday will benefit the American Cancer Society.
via Zipline fundraiser on Saturday to benefit Relay for Life | al.com.
State Park Cuts could Change Gulf State Park – WKRG News 5
Tuesday, April 2nd, 2013GULF SHORES, Alabama -
Many consider Gulf State Park the jewel of the state park system in Alabama and it is easy to see why. From the Gulf of Mexico to the waters of Lake Shelby, it is unique. Full of natural beauty and adventure.
http://www.wkrg.com/story/21848742/state-park-cuts-could-change-gulf-state-park?autoStart=true&topVideoCatNo=default&clipId=8729942
via State Park Cuts could Change Gulf State Park – WKRG News 5.
Gov. Robert Bentley says Gulf convention center a key to help parks survive funding cuts | al.com
Thursday, March 28th, 2013MONTGOMERY, Alabama — Gov. Robert Bentley said Wednesday he hopes to help minimize the effect of funding cutbacks on the state parks system.
Bentley’s budget plan for fiscal 2014 called for taking $6 million earmarked for state parks and placing that money in the General Fund.
via Gov. Robert Bentley says Gulf convention center a key to help parks survive funding cuts | al.com.
Hummingbird Ziplines in Gulf Shores | Studio10
Thursday, March 28th, 2013Studio10 co-host Joe Emer got a chance to fly high above the white sand dunes and crystal clear waters on the new Gulf State Park Hummingbird Ziplines.
The Gulf Adventure Center features the new Ziplines, kayaking, paddleboarding and much more.
Experiencing the Gulf on a zipline – GulfCoastNewsToday.com: News
Friday, March 22nd, 2013By SARAH DE LAZZER Special to the Islander
GULF SHORES, Ala. — I live in paradise with the awesome ever changing gulf for a backyard, but I saw it from a whole new vantage point when I hitched a ride on the Hummingbird Ziplines Gulf Adventure at the Gulf State Park.
via Experiencing the Gulf on a zipline – GulfCoastNewsToday.com: News.
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