Southern Breeze 2008 Spring Issue

READERSERVICES WEB SouthernBreeze.com The fastest way to get your free brochures & catalogs. CALL 800-252-0968 One of our associates will help you during business hours. FAX 731-645-4770 Please remember to include your name and address. MAIL Please fill out and mail the card to receive free brochures from our advertisers. 28 Waterstone Resorts. Page 61 Offering unmatched service and the finest vacation accommodations on Northwest Florida’s Emerald Coast. 37 Southwest Louisiana CVB. Page 67 “Festival Capital” of Louisiana! Home to more than 75 fairs and festivals, it’s a year-round celebration of food, music and culture. 45 Knology. Page 79 Enjoy the convenience and savings of phone, internet and cable TV all from one provider. 46 Southern Breeze Magazine. Insert Celebrating the “Good Life on the Gulf Coast” from southern Louisiana across coastal Mississippi and Alabama, to beautiful Northwest Florida. 110 ALL DESTINATIONS 29 Baton Rouge Area CVB. Page 15 Look around and you’ll be amazed by our diverse arts and culture, delicious cuisine and dynamic music scene. 38 St. Tammany Parish Tourist Commission. Page 63 Discover Louisiana’s Northshore and all its grandeur. Visit exquisite shops, savor superb cuisine and tour a region distinctly hospitable, definitely picturesque. 47 WJHG-TV 7. Page 78 Coverage you can count on. News Channel 7. 30 Florida’s Forgotten Coast. Inside Back Cover The natural choice for everything Florida, from America’s #1-Ranked Beach along St. Joseph State Park, to the inland waterways of Wewahitchka. 115 EVENTS 39 The Billy Creel Memorial Gulf Coast Wooden Boat Show. Page 25 Largest gathering of wooden boats on the coast, May 17 & 18 at the Biloxi Schooner Pier Complex. 125 HOME 48 All Pro Sound. Page 13 The Gulf Coast’s leader in Custom Home Audio for more than 20 years. 31 Lafayette Convention & Visitors Commission. Page 9 Everyday is a celebration if Lafayette – from Cajun dancehalls and cuisine to museums. 49 Dynamic Cooking Systems (DCS) By Fisher & Paykel. Inside front cover Designs, manufactures, and markets a range of innovative household appliances developed with a commitment to technology, design user friendliness and environmental awareness. 40 Southern Breeze Wine + Culinary Festival. Page 57 Savor the Weekend. Visit us in 2008 in Baton Rouge, LA Apr. 4-6 and Orange Beach, AL May 2-4. 32 Lafourche Parish Tourist Commission. Page 6 Venture out on a swamp tour, take in some history on one of many plantation tours, or feast on some local Cajun cuisine. 120 GENERAL 41 The Academy of Arts & Sciences. Page 69 Advanced studies in art, music, Spanish, physical education, science, leadership and more. Serving pre-school through sixth grade. 50 Malouf Furniture & Design. Page 19 The total package. 90,000 sq. ft. of furniture and accessories. 33 Mississippi Development Authority. Page 67 Find that special something at the Mississippi Market Wholesale Show June 5-6, 2008. Gifts, Gourmet foods, decorative accents and more! 51 Premier Garage of the Gulf Coast. Page 23 Let us help you get organized and keep on top of it all. We use only best products and install it with care! 42 Alabama Advantage. Page 78 Looking to relocate or retire? Retire to the state of easy living! Look no further. Alabama has a front porch lifestyle you’ll love! 34 New Orleans Northshore. Page 62 Come feast on life – great fun, great food and the great outdoors await your on Louisiana’s Northshore. 52 Simply Shutters. Page 17 Masters in the art of creating truly custom shutters. The finest in Custom Interior Shutters! 43 Bay Eyes Spectacular. Page 69 The practice with the most innovative tools will enable you to pick your best refractive solution. Providing comprehensive surgical solutions. 35 Ocean Springs Chamber of Commerce. Page 77 Shop ‘til your H’arts content! 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Editor's Letter Contributor Gumbo Seen & Heard Coastal Calendar Storefronts - Keepin' it Reel Sweet Dreams - Grand Hotel Art of Living - Marking Time Fixtures - A Fitting End Our Backyard - Reasonable Drought Make Yourself at Home - Light up Your Life The Southern Breeze Hot List Unexpected Destin-ation Visual Zydeco We're an American Band The Good Life From Halter Tops to Maternity Tops Reader Services Cheers - Lazy Libations Dish - Mississippi Yearning Chef's Table - Welcome to The Doll House Let's Eat - Sunrise Sensations Last Bite

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