"font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;">ORANGE BEACH,

Ala. -- The 19th Annual AL Lifestyles EXPO, a free public event,

will be at Caribe Resort in Orange Beach on Thursday, February 9,

from 8 a.m. - 2 p.m.

"font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;">The EXPO,

which drew a record 2,800 people in 2011, attracts Snowbird

visitors as well as locals who wish to learn more about all Alabama

has to offer in a spacious and beautiful setting, with an emphasis

on the great amenities available in Alabama and especially in South

Baldwin County.

"font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;">The exhibitors

represent companies that provide products and services that will

improve your quality of life and make your trip to the Gulf Coast

more enjoyable.

The Caribe

Resort, overlooking Perdido Pass in Orange Beach, has covered

parking with easy access to the exhibits.

"font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;">Attendees can

also drop passengers off at any one of the three exhibit hall

entrances. In addition to door prizes and numerous giveaways, $100

will be awarded at 2 p.m., and you do not have to be present to

win.

"font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;">The EXPO is

popular with seniors, but it offers something of interest for all

ages. Exhibitors provide upbeat information and promote healthy

living and quality of life programs for people over 50.

The extensive

range of services and information offered includes free health

screenings, sampling from restaurants and hands-on exhibits of all

kinds.

Food and

drink are available at the Cobalt Restaurant, located next to

Caribe Resort.

The Alabama

Lifestyles Retirement EXPO is sponsored by the Alabama Advantage

for Relocation, Caribe The Resort, the City of Orange Beach and the

Alabama Gulf Coast Chamber of Commerce.

For exhibitor

info, contact Meadows at 205-222-2862 or visit

AlabamaAdvantage.com.

What You’ll find at The EXPO:

Shopping, eye exams, day trips, tours, buying

real-estate, 50 plus communities, hospitals, medical services,

volunteer opportunities, restaurants, cosmetics, financial

planning, golfing, birding, entertainment, winter rentals,

historical homes, long term care, dental services, investments,

hearing aid services, banking, tourism, parks, recreation, dinner

theater, concerts, boat rentals, pharmacies, cosmetics, jewelry,

lodging, day spa, Alabama travel, cosmetic surgery, herbal

products, home products, consumer protection, chiropractic and

personal services, in addition to interactive information about

numerous communities throughout Alabama The Beautiful.