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Northport Unveils a New Alabama Beach Oasis - University Beach

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Tuesday, February 20, 2024
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NORTHPORT, Ala., Feb. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today marks a momentous occasion as University Beach proudly unveils its highly anticipated aquatic mixed-use development, poised to set a new standard for entertainment, hospitality, and luxury living. Nestled around a centerpiece of 10 acres of pristine turquoise water and white sand beaches, the 77-acre University Beach development, features 20-acres of beach club and water attractions, a 130-room beachfront resort, 64 custom single-family residences, and a vibrant array of dining and entertainment options.

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  • Strategically located on Highway 82 near Harper Road in Northport, Alabama, University Beach is just minutes away from the University of Alabama, the Tuscaloosa National Airport, and River Run Park, a new regional sports complex being constructed along the Black Warrior River by the City of Northport.
  • "We are thrilled about the University Beach project and have assembled a team that is ready to deliver everything that Northport has been promised and more - a unique, experiential, water-themed destination that will be a must-see in the State of Alabama," says Kent Donahue, Managing Member of University Beach, LLC.
  • Beach Home Residences: Experience beach lifestyle living in one of the 64 exclusive custom beach homes with direct access to a private resident beach with sun loungers, cabanas, and a beach bar.
  • Experience the epitome of beach lifestyle and vibrant living at University Beach - where every day feels like a vacation!

Sports Illustrated Resorts and Travel + Leisure Co. Launch the Ultimate Sports-Themed and Active Lifestyle Resort Network in Leading U.S. College Towns and Leisure Destinations

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Wednesday, September 20, 2023
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All resort campuses will also include a host of branded, one-of-a-kind attractions from live action sports and entertainment to quality dining, wellness, and relaxation.

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  • All resort campuses will also include a host of branded, one-of-a-kind attractions from live action sports and entertainment to quality dining, wellness, and relaxation.
  • In addition to the planned university locations, the broader portfolio of properties is expected to include chic beach clubs and experience parks located in leading leisure destinations.
  • The first Sports Illustrated Resorts property opened in 2022 in Cap Cana in the Dominican Republic.
  • The first major Sports Illustrated Resorts college town destination will be in Tuscaloosa, the home of the University of Alabama.

NFWF Announces $4 Million in Grants to Improve Forest and Freshwater Habitats in the Cumberland Plateau Region

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Tuesday, July 19, 2022
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Benefiting shortleaf pine forests, oak forests, riparian forests, in-stream habitats and grasslands, the grants will leverage $3.4 million in matching contributions to generate a total conservation impact of $7.4 million.

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  • Benefiting shortleaf pine forests, oak forests, riparian forests, in-stream habitats and grasslands, the grants will leverage $3.4 million in matching contributions to generate a total conservation impact of $7.4 million.
  • The grants were awarded through the Cumberland Plateau Stewardship Fund (CPSF), a partnership between NFWF and the U.S. Department of Agricultures Natural Resources Conservation Service, the U.S.
  • National Fish and Wildlife Foundation grant opportunities are critical for the Cumberland Plateau Region, said Leopoldo Miranda-Castro, the U.S.
  • Extending from northwest Alabama to eastern Kentucky, the Cumberland Plateau features complex geology and landforms that create an immense diversity of habitats.