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The Tuscaloosa Parks and Recreation Authority (PARA) is offering a wide variety of fun activities for kids in the Tuscaloosa area this summer.  Para offers day camps that include field trips, movie days, swimming, and art activities for kids.PARA day camp is available for kids from kindergarten to eighth grade.  The cost is only $25 per day or $75 for the week.  What a great alternative to trying to find babysitters.Other organizations that are offering fun for the kids are:1. The Community Music School which is offering Kindermusik, private instrument lessons, and summer art camp.  This program runs through July 2007, and the cost of the programs varies. Call (205) 348-6471 or email jweigel@music.ua.edu2. FIG Cooking School - a culinary cooking school for kids ages 5 - 14.  This progra...
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The Home Builders Association of Tuscaloosa's 46th annual Parade of Homes begins today and features 49 newly constructed homes.  I thought it would be fun to give an overview of some of the up and coming new features that are being added to new homes in our area.Now bear in mind, that we're probably a few years behind some metropolitan areas in other parts of the country, but for what it's worth, here's are three things that are becoming trendy in our area:1. Tankless hot water heater:All Rinnai interior units utilize an exclusive cool-to-the-touch vent system that is sealed combustion and requires only one penetration through the roof or sidewall. Rinnai interior units can mount almost anywhere and can have a vent up to 41 feet long. They are designed to operate at outdoor temperatures...
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In 1929, the University of Alabama opened the George Hutcheson Denny Stadium.  Now the stadium is renamed for the legendary UA football coach Paul "Bear" Bryant, and the former UA president, George Denny.In 9129, the stadium could only hold 12,000 people.  In 1937 the University expanded the stadium to bring capacity up to 18,000.  It's been growing ever since.1950 - expanded to hold 25,0001961 - expanded to hold 43,0001966 - expanded to hold 60,0001988 - expanded to hold 70, 1231998 - expanded to hold 83,8182006 - is the year of the most recent expansion.  Bryant-Denny Stadium now will hold 92,123 screaming Alabama football fans.The Alabama Crimson Tide football team has won 12 national championships. Prior to 1929, the Crimson Tide played on the Quad from 1893 to 1914 and on Denny Fie...
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Everyday I get a little bit of paradise as I drive across the dam on Lake Tuscaloosa, located in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.  Now that the baby boomers have had a taste of hurricanes down at the Gulf Coast, they are gobbling up beautiful lake front properties across the southeast.  You still get water, and warmth, without the fear of your home blowing away and paying high insurance premiums.Right now, lake front property is still affordable, though prices keep going up every year.  I am getting ready to put a beautiful, private lake front property up for sale for a price less than $700,000, in an upscale neighborhood that is located on Lake Tuscaloosa.If you are looking for a great city with lake amenities, you should check out Tuscaloosa, Alabama.  Home to the University of Alabama, this plac...
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By Todd Murphy
(Fitts Agency)
I want to contgratulate my broker, Harold Matthews of Mark Matthews Real Estate and Construction for winning the coveted Silver Award (2nd place) in the Tuscaloosa Association of Homebuilder's 2007 Parade of Homes in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.The Parade of Homes tour takes place on June 17th and 24th of this month.  The annual Parade of Homes gives the public a chance to see the latest in building design, home products, architecture and landscaping.  Each year thousands of people from West Alabama attend the Tuscaloosa Parade of Homes.This year forty-eight (48) homes will be available to visit.  If you're in the Tuscaloosa, Alabama area, stop by and see us.
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