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Two local tourism professionals earn nationallyrecognized certification
Turtle Tracks contributes funds to Share the Beach and the Gulf Coast Arts Alliance With the success of the program, Turtle Tracks was able to contribute $2,500 to Share the Beach and $2,500 to the Gulf Coast Arts Alliance recently. For more info, see page 34.
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Auburn University and the City of Gulf Shores broke ground today on the Auburn University Educational Complex. Pictured, from left, are Director of the Auburn University Regional Airport and Auburn Aviation Center Bill Hutto, Director of the Alabama Cooperative Extension System Gary Lemme, Auburn University Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Timothy Boosinger, Mayor of Gulf Shores Robert Craft, Auburn University President Steven Leath, Auburn University Trustee B.T. Roberts, Dean of Auburn’s College of Veterinary Medicine Calvin Johnson, Executive Director of Auburn’s Office of External Engagement and Support Larry Fillmer and Gulf Shores Public Educational Building Authority Chairman Bob Malone.
Auburn University, City of Gulf Shores break ground on educational complex Development. “As an institution, Auburn will continue working with public and private partners to help drive the state’s economy and provide the research and knowledge that will enhance residents’ quality of life. This new educational complex is an excellent example of collaboration and provides a model for the type of partnership that serves us all,” said Auburn University President Steven Leath.
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Big Wave Dave’s Kitchen & Beach Bar adds new flavor to Orange Beach Big Wave Dave’s Kitchen & Beach Bar, a new beachside restaurant featuring eclectic dishes such as craft lobster rolls, baked local oysters, fry baskets, Mexican street food and southern-style seafood opened its doors in June with a ribbon cutting June 29. For more info, jump to page 32.
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Auburn University and the City of Gulf Shores today broke ground on a complex that will serve as an educational outpost for the university and a resource for the Gulf Coast. The 24,000-square-foot Auburn University Educational Complex will house four programs: the College of Veterinary Medicine, the Auburn Aviation Center, the Alabama Cooperative Extension System and the Office of the Vice President for Research and Economic
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Hoping for the best, preparing for the worst What to do during hurricane season
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Baldwin County EMA officials train during a mock hurricane exercise earlier this year.
By CRYSTAL COLE crystal@gulfcoastmedia.com
No one in Baldwin County enjoys hearing the word “hurricane,” but with many newcomers to the area since the last big storm, it’s important that residents know what to do should the worst occur. Baldwin County Commission Chairman Chris Elliott said the county’s Emergency Man-
agement Agency trains for just such scenarios on a regular basis, making sure they do their best to get ready to be able to help Baldwin County through a major storm event. Elliott added that if an evacuation is called for, it isn’t just an overabundance of caution on the county’s part. “The Baldwin County commission is SEE HURRICANE, PAGE
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SUBMITTED Professional development begins and ends with the employee in mind. Gulf Shores & Orange Beach Tourism (CVB) embraces this concept by sending employees through training programs such as Southeast Tourism Society’s (STS) Marketing College – a three-year commitment to earn the Travel Marketing Professional (TMP) certification. The CVB has taken this concept a step further to offer scholarships to local tourism-related business leaders through a nomination and selection process. “STS Marketing College is the premier program for the tourism industry as there is no other program quite like it in the United States,” said Bill Hardman, president and CEO of STS. “Our curriculum is practical. After each year, the knowledge students gain can be put to immediate use in their workplaces.” Two CVB employees – Morgan Barna, advertising manager, and Ally Dorrough, public relations coordinator – earned their TMP certifications in the spring after completing the three-year SEE TOURISM, PAGE
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