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Billy Creel Memorial Wooden Boat Show – Mississippi Gulf Coast Updates – May 28, 2011

Susan LaBrecque celebrates Memorial Day on the Mississippi Gulf Coast at the Billy Creel Memorial Gulf Coast Wooden Boat Show. This annual event is hosted by the Maritime & Seafood Industry Museum and features beautiful old boats, good food and a flea market full of cool collectibles. It’s just one of the wonderful events happening taking place. And, now that summer’s officially here, there’s even more fun on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Find it all at www.visitmscoast.org. Wish you were here!

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Gulf Coast Gator Ranch & Airboat Swamp Tours – Mississippi Gulf Coast Updates – May 25, 2011

Susan LaBrecque takes a walk on the wild side at the Gulf Coast Gator Ranch and Airboat Swamp Tours, one of the many wonderful outdoor adventures on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. The entire family will enjoy getting up close and personal with the gators. Take a walking tour or explore our beautiful swamplands and creatures on an airboat ride. It’s an exciting experience you don’t want to miss. Discover all of our family fun on the Mississippi Gulf Coast at www.visitmscoast.org. Wish you were here!

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Bay Bridge Fest – Mississippi Gulf Coast Updates – May 21, 2011

Susan LaBrecque knows where to find all of the best festivals and events on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. She reports from the Bay Bridge Fest in Old Town Bay St. Louis to tell you all about it. This annual event celebrates the local culture and businesses through amazing art, delicious food and three stages of entertainment. Also taking place this weekend is Smokin’ the Lake drag boat racing on Gulfport Lake. There’s always something happening on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Discover it all at www.visitmscoast.org. Wish you were here!

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Beach & Seafood Safety – Mississippi Gulf Coast Updates – May 18, 2011

Susan LaBrecque reports on the safety of our beautiful beaches and delicious seafood on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. She visits with three local representatives to tell you all about it – Nick Gatian of the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality, Irvin Jackson with the Mississippi Seafood Marketing Division of the Department of Marine Resources and Kevin Fish, local seafood restaurant owner. You can rest assured that our beaches are as fun as ever, the seafood is always delicious, and most importantly, it’s safe! So make your way to the Mississippi Gulf Coast to enjoy it with us. Go to www.visitmscoast.org and start planning your trip today. Wish you were here!

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Smokin the Sound – Mississippi Gulf Coast Updates – May 14, 2011

Susan LaBrecque comes to you from Smokin the Sound on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. This weekend-long event offers plenty of fun and excitement. Watch as the colorful boats race by at speeds of up to 150 miles per hour as an airshow of helicopters hover above. And, next weekend is Smokin the Lake, drag boat racing on Gulfport Lake. So, hurry up and make your way to the Mississippi Gulf Coast for these exciting events! Go to www.visitmscoast.org for more. Wish you were here!

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Downtown Gulfport/Gulfport Music Festival – Mississippi Gulf Coast Updates – May 12, 2011

Susan LaBrecque reports on the Mississippi Gulf Coast from downtown Gulfport, home of three new restaurants and the Gulfport Music Festival. Big Mike’s Speakeasy, Lookout Steakhouse and Bacchus all recently opened, adding to the amazing downtown options for food and fun. And, for more fun and some awesome music, don’t miss the Gulfport Music Festival. Friday, May 13 features Montgomery Gentry, Steel Magnolia and other country musicians. Saturday the 14th is rock and pop day with Train, Flo Rida, Neon Trees and many others. Enjoy dancing, dining and good times in downtown Gulfport and go to www.visitmscoast.org to discover all of our great towns on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Wish you were here!

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Ship Island/Gulf Islands Waterpark – Mississippi Gulf Coast Updates – May 9, 2011

Susan LaBrecque shares more family fun on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Cruise aboard Ship Island Excursions to our beautiful barrier island. Play in the surf, explore the island, picnic under the pavilion and visit Fort Massachusetts to learn its interesting history. It’s a full day of fun for the entire family. Go to www.MSShipIsland.com for the ferry schedule. Another great attraction on the our coast is Gulf Islands Waterpark, featuring wild rides, miles of slides, cool summer 
fun and some exciting events. Go to www.soaknfun.com to find out more. And, go to www.visitmscoast.org to start planning your trip to the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Wish you were here!

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May Events and Memorial Day Fun – Mississippi Gulf Coast Updates – May5, 2011

Blues skies, white sand beaches and plenty of sunshine… that’s what you’ll find on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Susan LaBrecque tells you about some great upcoming events to get out and enjoy the outdoors. She also shares with you some of the fun activities you’ll discover on our beach. Now’s the time to start planning your Memorial Day getaway on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Start planning now at www.visitmscoast.org. Wish you were here!

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Landing of d’Iberville – Mississippi Gulf Coast Updates – May 1, 2011

Susan LaBrecque is in Ocean Springs for the Weekend of Discovery, an event that’s all about our honoring and celebrating our history and culture. The event included an arts and crafts festival, regatta, block party and more. This is the grand finale, the colorful and dramatic reenactment of the landing of d’Ibervile and his crew on our shore. The 1699 Historical Society puts on this great event, and it’s one of many unique experiences on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Discover them all at www.visitmscoast.org. Wish you were here!

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Bay St. Louis Depot District – Mississippi Gulf Coast Updates – April 29, 2011

Susan LaBrecque reports from the Depot District in Bay St. Louis, a fun place to spend the day, or an entire weekend! The historic L&N Train Depot, home of the visitors center, is at the heart of the district. Within walking distance are a park and duck pond, great places to eat, shopping, fun neighborhood bars, the Bay St. Louis Little Theatre, our beautiful beach and cozy places to spend the night. Create your own memorable stay in the Bay on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. And, discover all of our great getaways at www.visitmscoast.org. Wish you were here!

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