Mississippi Gulf Coast Community Information South Mississippi, the "Gulf Coast", is a dynamic area with a celebrated history and strong future. The area encompasses Biloxi, Gulfport, Ocean Springs, Long Beach, Pass Christian, Bay St. Louis and Diamondhead.
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| Government Services
City of Biloxi
City of Gulfport
Harrison County
Ocean Springs
City of Long Beach
City of Pass Christian
City of Bay St. Louis
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| Business Services
Coast Chamber of Commerce
Biloxi Bay Chamber of Commerce
Ocean Springs Chamber of Commerce
Hancock County Chamber
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Airport
http://www.flygpt.com/ |
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Tax Information
Gulf Opportunity Act, Go Zone Tax Relief Information
http://www.mississippi.org/content.aspx?url=/page/3120
http://www.irs.gov/publications/p4492/ar02.html#d0e1253
http://www.gozonelaw.com/
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Retirement Information
http://www.gulfcoastretirement.org/ |
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News
The Sun Herald newspaper
WLOX TV
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| Public Schools
Biloxi
Gulfport
Ocean Springs
Long Beach
Harrison County
Pass Christian
Bay St. Louis
Hancock County
Jackson County
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Private Schools
Westminster Elementary, Gulfport
St. Patrick High School – 7tth – 12th grade, Biloxi/Gulfport Area
Our Lady Academy High School – 7th – 12th grade, Bay St. Louis.
St. Stanislaus College – 6th – 12th grade, Bay St. Louis |
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| Entertainment & Leisure |
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Casino Resorts
Beau Rivage
Hard Rock
IP
Isle of Capri
Grand Biloxi
Palace
Island View
Treasure Bay
Boomtown |
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Golf
http://www.msgolfcoast.com/ |
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Deep Sea Fishing
http://www.gogulfcoast.biz/charters.html |
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| Family Fun
Mississippi Sea Wolves Professional Hockey
Gulf Islands Water Park
Ship Island Excursions
Biloxi Schooners
Stennis Space Center, StenniSphere
Lynn Meadows Discovery Center
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| Recommended Restaurants |
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| At the Casinos
Emeril’s Gulf Coast Fish House – Island View Casino, Gulfport
Ruth’s Chris Steak House – Hard Rock, Biloxi
Thirty Two - IP
Olives, chef Todd English Mediterranean creation – Beau Rivage
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Local Fare
Vrazel’s – Beach Blvd, Gulfport, Delicious food, Fine Dining and water view
Bone Fish Grill – Edgewater Mall, Biloxi
Manhatten Grill – Ocean Springs
Salute – Italian, water view, Beach Blvd at 15th Place, Gulfport
Phoenician – wonderful food w/ Mediterranean influence, Government Blvd. Ocean Springs
Fuse – Suski. Government Blvd. Ocean Springs
The Shed – Excellent Bar-b-que, very casual dining. Hwy 57, Vancleve
http://www.theshedbbq.com/
Ricky’s – Great Louisiana cooking, very casual atmosphere. Hwy 90, Bay St. Louis
Jordan River Steamery – Excellent steamed shrimp and crab plus fresh fish, casual laid back dining, on the Jordan River at Hwy 603 N. |
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| Art and Culture
Gulf Coast Symphony
Orh-O’Keefe Museum Of Art
Biloxi Little Theatre – Community Theater
Gulfport Little Theatre – Community Theater
Shearwater Pottery
Walter Anderson Museum of Art
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Events and Festivals
September 30 – October 7
Crusin the Coast a week long antique, classic and hot rod car showcase and cruise. Full schedule of events .
http://www.cruisinthecoast.com/Schedule.htm
October 12-13- MS Gold Wing Riders State Rally
October 19 – NBA Pre-Season Game: New Orleans Hornets vs. Miami Heat 228-594-3707
January 2008 – Febuary 2008 – Mardi Gras Season
March 7-8 – MS Boat Show
April 17-20 and 24-27 – Coast Coliseum Crawfish Festival
May – Memorial Day Concert – Free from the Gulf Coast Symphony
June – Mississippi Gulf Coast Billfish Classic
July 4th week-end
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