Saturday, December 31, 2011

Looking for the Latest Information on Gulf Sports, Weather, and Entertainment?

A martial arts camp, a tennis tournament, and a half marathon—these are some of the sporting events coming to Gulf Shores & Orange Beach at the beginning of the New Year. Sports certainly are a popular pastime on the Gulf Coast, whether it’s viewing/participating in the live action of a sporting event or visiting a local bar to watch another popular sport: football.

It’s an especially popular sport this year, with Gulf Shores & Orange Beach being an official sponsor of the SEC. For the latest information on SEC football, visit AL.com—a popular Alabama news website and a sponsor of the Gulf Shores & Orange Beach Sports Commission.

Right there on the homepage, under Alabama Sports, you’ll find headlines on SEC and college football in general, as well as other sports headlines, from high school to professional. There is even a countdown to the BCS Championship—only 9 days to go! And if you’re planning a visit to the Gulf for some sports action—live or on the big screen—the website is an excellent source for local weather, entertainment, and travel information.

It’s going to be an excellent New Year!

Tuesday, December 20, 2011

Tune into the Perfect Holiday Balance

Balance is the key to many things in life. It’s important to balance out the day-to-day work life with a little fun, and balance out the cold of winter with a getaway to a place with more tolerable temperatures. And with less than a week until Christmas, many people have decided to balance out the chill of the holidays with a warm trip to Gulf Shores & Orange Beach.

Now that you’re here, finding the right balance of holiday cheer is another important task. This is where Gulf Shores & Orange Beach Sports Commission sponsor 95 KSJ—a Clear Channel radio station—becomes useful. Tune into this channel to hear a good mix of popular country music, with a little holiday music mixed in here and there.

The station’s website is a good place to find a mix of the latest news and local holiday happenings. And if you’re in the mood for non-stop Christmas music, the website offers links to stations streaming festive holiday music.

Strike that perfect balance, and enjoy the holidays on the Gulf.