A NOTE FROM THE PUBLISHER “Enjoy South Mississippi for a day, for a week, for a lifetime!” THANk yOu NOTe FROM ANOTHeR HAPPy CuSTOMeR Dear Lisa & Starlin, It is a pleasure to work with both of you. We are getting a great response from our ads in the Guide. It is the best and most affordable advertising out there. Brandy Moore, Biloxi Shrimp Tour Captain It’s Summer Time, Time for Play It’s summer time and it’s time to play! Whether you are relocating here or just visiting, you have arrived at a fabulous destination. South Mississippi offers exquisite dining experiences, maritime adventures, exciting nightlife, historical attractions, headline entertainment, festivals featuring local cuisine, music and so much more! Our goal as we put together these pages is to entertain you as well as help you plan your stay. Our writers are sure to peak your interests with colorful features on local happenings. As far as helping you, you’ll find comprehensive listings of attractions, restaurants, casinos and golf courses. We have provided you with all of the events and festivals including details of each. You’ll find lots of money saving coupons to help you save, and a map of the entire coast to help you navigate. Looking for something to do? If this is your first visit we’d like to suggest a drive along our beach highway overlooking the sparkling Gulf of Mexico and 26 miles of scenic coastal beaches. Enjoy our world-class golf courses and championship fishing. Visit one of our historical museums, including Beauvoir, the last home of Jefferson Davis. For ASSISTANCe with anything that you cannot find in this magazine please feel free to give us a call and we’ll do our best to help you. 601-928-3619 or 228-860-9103 First Name Last Name Address City State Zip Why Wait for News? Subscribe now! To Subscribe, call 228.860.9104 or complete this form and mail with a check or money order to: Focus Publishing Company 17 Magnolia Drive Perkinston, MS 39573 Phone Email Newcomers & Visitors Guide South Mississippi During your stay enjoy an exciting evening with dinner at a local seafood restaurant, and if you’re looking for some casino action enjoy 24-hour gaming at one of the coast’s savvy casino resorts. If you are relocating to the area you will find fantastic real estate options. You may want to tour one of the many fabulous new condominium developments that are coming up on the coast. Several condo complexes are ready to move into and there are a lot of fantastic deals available. In our Meet the Realtors section that begins on page 86, you’ll find realtors that you can call on to help you with all your real estate needs. If you’re not ready to purchase and are looking to lease, check out the Apartment & Condo Living section which begins on page 76. You will also find all the pertinent information that you will need while establishing yourself in a new environment. Whether you relocate here like many of our visitors do or if you are only here for a short time, I do hope you have a lovely stay. Please let our patrons know that you saw their advertisement in our magazine, I would appreciate it and I know that they would too. Wishing you a great experience! Lisa Lanier 6 Issues only $18! 8 • Summer 2009 Newcomers & Visitors Guide South Mississippi