Coastal Companion

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Coastal Pet Rescue Presents Fourth Annual Cruise for Critters – Savannah, Georgia

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Savannah, GA Jun 27 2007 – Spend an afternoon on the water with good friends and good food to benefit homeless pets in our community.

“This is our biggest fundraiser each year,” says Lisa Scarbrough, Coastal Pet Rescue president. “All that is required is the want to have fun and spend an afternoon with others who support animal welfare efforts.”

The Sunday, September 9th cruise, sponsored by Capt. Mike’s Dolphin Tours, Electric Lemonade, Welch & Tetreault, LLC, and At Home Pet Sitters will be a three-hour sightseeing tour departing from Tybee Island at 2 pm. The cost of the cruise is $30 per person and includes Hors D’oeuvres, beverages and a commemorative T-shirt.
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St. Augustine Celebrates a Big Birthday This Summer

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BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION SET FOR NATION’S OLDEST CITY
St. Augustine Turns 442!
St. Augustine, Fla. (June 26) — Historical re-enactments and entertainment, educational presentations and a Thanksgiving Feast will be among the highlights of the City of St. Augustine’s 442nd birthday party. Scheduled for August 28-September 2, this annual event celebrates St. Augustine’s unique status as the Nation’s oldest city and provides a colorful look at life when Florida was an important part of the Spanish Empire.
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Aslan Introduces Beach House, an Exclusive Island-Style Enclave in Ponte Vedra, Florida

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Aslan

Ponte Vedra Beach, FL (PRWEB) June 19, 2007 — Nestled along the oceanfront and intracoastal lies a treasure in South Ponte Vedra Beach, Aslan’s new, intimate Beach House community presents an alternative to the common macro-community. This exclusive enclave offers 18 maintenance-free homes, some on the oceanfront and others on the intracoastal waterway; all offering breathtaking vistas and private beach access.

During the months of June and July 2007, Interested parties who register on the website www.aslanbeachhouse.com and take a tour of the new model home will be registered to win a trip to Treasure Island Resort and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada. Aslan Beach House is also offering buyer upgrade incentives of $20,000.00 to buyers who purchase during this timeframe. The biggest treasure of them all comes in the form of a family membership to nearby Serenata Beach Club and golf and tennis privileges at Marsh Landing Country Club for each buyer.

Serenata Beach Club features a deluxe family pool with a cascading waterfall, a separate adult pool with dedicated lap
lanes, a children’s play pool with a bucket fountain and a dramatic oceanfront dining room with indoor and outdoor service. Additional amenities include a fitness center with locker facilities, beachside equipment rental and oceanfront meeting rooms. The highly rated Marsh Landing Country Club is home to an 18-hole championship golf course and 10 Har-Tru clay tennis courts.

Inspired by the casual elegance of the Dutch West Indies, Aslan Beach House will feature lush tropical landscaping,
wraparound verandas and generous porches, wood shingles, metal roofs, balconies and sun-washed courtyards reminiscent of the grand colonial period. Situated directly on the ocean are four, exceptional three-story residences. Across A1A on the intracoastal, there are six single-family cottages and eight single-level villas. The spacious two-story cottages are available in a choice of two floor plans, one with a connected guest suite. Whether on the ocean or intracoastal, all the homes at Aslan Beach House feature exquisite details, from wood plank flooring and tile and terrazzo baths to granite kitchen countertops and stainless steel appliances.

The most inspiring amenities at Aslan Beach House are provided by nature. Miles of wide, pristine beaches, grassy dunes and intracoastal, are home to indigenous flora and fauna. Whether over coffee on the veranda or a morning run on the beach, dramatic sunrises are the perfect inspiration to start your day. For water lovers, the setting is ideal for a variety of water sports or just lounging beachside.

Aslan Beach House is located in South Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida, just south of Serenata Beach Club on the intracoastal side of A1A. For more information, visit our information center on-site, www.aslanbeachhouse.com, or call our sales team at 866-647-9935.

About Aslan
A commitment to creating communities of quality and distinction has made Aslan one of the leading real estate developers and holding companies in the southeastern United States. Aslan specializes in the development of master planned residential communities, market-rate multifamily rental properties, value-priced multifamily rental properties, premier residential properties and mixed-use properties.

From world-class Miami to the low country charm of South Carolina, Aslan has projects totaling more than $2 billion
currently in development or under construction in Florida, Alabama, Texas, South Carolina, North Carolina, Tennessee,
Indiana and Kentucky. Aslan is a privately held company with offices in Louisville, Kentucky and Jacksonville, Florida.

Visit www.experienceaslan.com to learn more.

The Georgia Sea Turtle Center opens on Jekyll Island

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Recently the Georgia Sea Tutle Center opened on Jekyll Island, Georgia. This much anticipated facility will provide state-of-the-art emergency care to sick and injured sea turtles, with opportunities for scientific research and long-term treatment. Visitors to the Georgia Sea Turtle Center will explore exhibits on sea turtle conservation, rehabilitation, and their amazing journey from egg to adulthood. School field trips, public programs, and special events will highlight Georgia’s unique coastal ecosystem and the mysterious world of these ancient reptiles. To follow whats happening with the center check out there blog at http://gstc.blogspot.com/

Hunley Hits the Highways

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Hunley Hits the Highway, Charleston South Carolina
CHARLESTON, S.C. (June 15, 2007) — Friends of the Hunley and U-Haul today announced the release of 1,200 new 17-foot moving vans showcasing South Carolina’s historic H. L. Hunley submarine. In February 1864, the Hunley made history as the first underwater vessel to sink an enemy ship during combat.

U-Haul officially unveiled the South Carolina SuperGraphic as its “Venture Across America” Campaign visited the Warren Lasch Conservation Center in Charleston, South Carolina.

“We are thrilled to partner with Friends of the Hunley to educate the public about this vessel that made history more than 143 years ago,” stated Ray Moore, president, U-Haul Company of South Carolina. “Now, people all over will have the privilege of seeing and learning more about the technologically advanced craft, as she travels the country with U-Haul on the sides of our moving vans.”

“The Hunley project is honored and excited that U-Haul has selected the historical Hunley submarine as part of its ‘Venture Across America’ Campaign,” stated Sen. Glenn McConnell, Chairman of the South Carolina Hunley Commission. “We are in the process of solving one of the most intriguing mysteries in American history, and having the Hunley displayed on vehicles traveling across the country is a great opportunity for all to learn about this valuable time capsule in North Charleston, SC.”

U-Haul has been decorating its moving trucks with vibrant images featuring distinctive features of every U.S. state and Canadian province since 1988 with the launch of the “America’s Moving Adventure” and “Canada’s Moving Adventure” SuperGraphics Campaigns. The newest graphics are part of the “Venture Across America” Campaign that highlights little-known facts about North America. Nearly 200 different images have been created since the SuperGraphics Program began. They can be viewed online by visiting www.uhaul.com/supergraphics.

The Hunley Project
On the evening of February 17, 1864, the H. L. Hunley became the world’s first successful combat submarine by sinking the USS Housatonic. After signaling to shore that the mission had been accomplished, the submarine and her crew of eight mysteriously vanished. Lost at sea for over a century, the Hunley was located in 1995 by Clive Cussler’s National Underwater Marine Agency (NUMA). The innovative hand-cranked vessel was raised in 2000 and delivered to the Warren Lasch Conservation Center, where an international team of scientists are at work to conserve the submarine for future generations and piece together clues to solve the mystery of her disappearance. The Hunley Project is conducted through a partnership with the South Carolina Hunley Commission, Clemson University Restoration Institute, and Friends of the Hunley.

www.hunley.org

Read more about the unveiling on U-haul’s website