Alabama’s Gulf Coast doesn’t usually rank high on anyone’s list of best places to live in America. For those who live here, this is a blessing in disguise. Better the hidden jewel than the crowded metropolis. The secret may be starting to get out, however. So grab a cold Continue Reading
It’s Still Sea Turtle Nesting Season – Share the Beach!
Alabama’s Gulf Coast is home to lots of beautiful wildlife, but sea turtles top the list of our area’s most majestic. Unfortunately, they are also an extremely vulnerable species. You can help preserve the species by knowing the facts and observing a few simple Continue Reading
Endangered and Adorable: Alabama Beach Mouse
Nestled in the sandy dunes of Alabama, you can find a tiny rodent, the Alabama beach mouse. This creature feeds primarily on plants, including sea oats, evening primrose, and seaside pennywort. Occasionally, it consumes insects such as beetles. It only inhabits the sandy Continue Reading
BP Oil Spill Settlement Reached
One of the Gulf's most significant and region-defining events in recent memory was 2010's BP Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill. Folks in Alabama, Louisiana, Texas, Mississippi and Florida have done a great job in cleaning up one of history's worst man-made disasters, but there is Continue Reading
Happy Holidays from The Powell Team!
Happy Holidays from us to y'all! As 2015 draws to a close, we want to take a moment to thank everyone who's entered our orbit here in the Fort Morgan and Gulf Shores area. It's been a fun and busy year, and The Powell Team looks forward to continuing our 2016 filled with Continue Reading
Rising Wages in the Hospitality Industry Could Signal Future Trouble
The local Coastal Resiliency Coalition, an organization focused on community development and environmental preservation, has recently been evaluating the impact of labor demand in the hospitality and entertainment industry on wages. Conducted by the University of South Continue Reading
Snap Up Some Fish: Celebrate Red Snapper Month with Us
June is Red Snapper Month here in Alabama, and the staff and clients of Kris L. Powell and Associates are eager for natives and tourists alike to join us for weeks of fishing fun. Whether you've lived in the area for years or just here on a visit, fishing with family and Continue Reading
Kiva Dunes Announces Enhancement Project
At Kris L. Powell and Associates, we love when tourists visit Fort Morgan, Alabama and the surrounding cities. We know many of our natives and tourists are avid golfers. Therefore, we're pleased to announce Kiva Dunes Golf Course of Gulf Shores, AL will begin a renovation Continue Reading
Why You Should Consider the Gulf Shores Area for Summer Vacation
May has arrived, and most schools will be letting out for summer vacation soon. Summer is a great time for kids to relax and play, but they can get bored quickly if there aren't enough activities available. To keep your family active and engaged, we recommend visiting our Continue Reading
An Asset to the Gulf Shores Area
Locals of Gulf Shores, Alabama, are having a tough time accepting an $85 million project to build improvements to Gulf State Park. The improvements are expected to be completed by 2018 and will include a $56 million lodge and meeting space. Cooper Shattuck, the executive Continue Reading
