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Gulf Shores and Orange Beach Area Info
Climate
The Gulf Coast Area has a mild climate with an average annual temperature
of 67.4 degrees. The average temperature in January is 51.4 degrees.
The average temperature in July is 81.8 degrees. The average annual
precipitation is 67 inches, and the growing season is 292 days.
Education
Education is a fundamental block in building a bright future. The Gulf
Coast Area opened a brand new high school during 1999 in Gulf Shores
(ph. 251.968.4747). The area has two elementary schools; they are Gulf
Shores Elementary (ph. 251.968.7375) and Orange Beach Elementary (ph.
251.981.5662). Gulf Shores Middle School (ph. 251.968.8719) offers an
excellent curriculum in preparation for high school. All public schools
are part of the Baldwin County school system. If you are interested
in private education, you also have the option of Bayside Academy (ph.
251.955.5211), which includes age 3yrs – Grade 4.
Healthcare
The nearest hospital is South Baldwin Regional Medical Center (ph. 800.580.3627)
located in Foley. South Baldwin Medical Center offers 24-hour emergency
services (ph. 251.952.3400). Numerous medical professionals practice
in the area providing both family practice and specialized care.
Airports
Corporate and Private air service is available in Gulf Shores from the
Jack Edwards Municipal Airport, with a full Instrument Landing System
and the longest paved runway being 7000 feet. The closest commercial
air service is available in Pensacola, roughly 30 miles away, at the
Pensacola Regional Airport (ph. 850.435.1746). Major carriers serving
the airport are Continental, US Airways, Delta, Northwest, and American.
Other commercial airports are located in Mobile (ph. 251.633.0313) and
Gulf Port, Mississippi (ph. 228.863.5951).
Shopping
The area offers many shops ranging from casual apparel and beachwear
to upscale fashion and specialty boutiques. If you are a bargain hunter,
you can find 120 factory outlet stores in Foley.
Parks and Recreation
The nearest state park is the Gulf State Park (ph. 251.948.7275). The
6,000-acre park area offers campsites, picnic areas, 18-hole golf course,
825 foot fishing pier, 144 room hotel and convention center. Other parks
in the area include Bon Secour Wildlife Refuge (ph. 251.540.7720), Meyer
Park (ph. 251.968.4420), Johnnie Sims Park and Kids Park (ph. 251.968.4420),
and Wade Ward Nature Park (ph. 251.968.4420).
State/Local Income Tax
For detailed information about Alabama income tax, contact the Alabama
Department of Revenue, Individual and Corporate Tax Division (ph. 251.242.1000).
In most instances, local governments in Alabama do not levy city, town,
or county income taxes.
Property Taxes
Property (Ad Valorem) taxes are taxes on real business and/or personal
property. “Ad Valorem” means “according to value”.
For details, call the Revenue Commissioner’s office (ph. 251.943.5061,
ext. 2840).
