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May 2024 Newsletter
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West Alabama - Tuscaloosa County
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493
Current Active Listings


Sold Listings*
259
$388,091
Average List Price*

$347,215
Average Sale Price*
Average Days to Sell*
53
*Indicates previous month's statistics
Local Spotlight - Sugo

Wow! I had the greatest opportunity to test out the newest Italian restaurant in town, SUGO. I had to try every course...started with Tomato Bruscetta with a garlic olive oil and chopped tomato medley. Next up was the Fried Calamari as an appetizer and Caesar side salad. Ok, I was full, but carried on. Main dishes tried were the Pasta Balsamica with Grilled Chicken and Grilled Pork with Polenta. To round out our meal, we tried the Pistachio Cannoli Cake. I rolled out of there very impressed and satisfied. Christian Williams, owner of SUGO, made everyone feel special and welcome. He was all hands on deck and made sure everything was going to plan. Like anything new, especially in the restaurant business, you need to have a little patience while staff comes up to speed and adjusts to the pace. We didn't have to wait long for anything. Everything had a lot of great flavors and you could tell it was all fresh. I think the only thing pre-made was the sauces, but that only gets better as it marinates, right? Please check them out for yourselvse. It was such a treat and the pricing is very comparable to other restaurants in downtown Tuscaloosa. They also have gift cards available...watch for our contest and a chance to win dinner at SUGO. Cheers!


Find out more on their website: https://www.sugoitalianrestaurant.com/
Summer Giveaway

If you want to try this fabulous new restaurant, be on the lookout for how to enter our upcoming giveaway! We will be giving away a summer date night package including a gift card to Sugo plus more!
Connect with us on our socials for tips & giveaways!
What's Happening Around Town?
Fridays in May - Live at the Plaza
Join us 6-9 pm every Friday in May & June for a free concert series at Government Plaza. There will be a Kid Zone to entertain the little ones. It is also pet friendly, so bring a blanket or folding chairs & come enjoy this fun summer event! Find the full schedule at tuscaloosa.com.

May 9 - Glow Ball
Come support Easterseals West Alabama in their 3rd annual Glow Ball Fundraiser, featuring glow-in-the-dark mini golf, glow party, silent auction, & more! For more information visit eventbrite.com.

Children 5-16 are invited to come swim, bike, & run to raise money for Secret Meals for Hungry Children. The event begins at 9 am at Lake Lurleen State Park. To register, visit secretmeals.org.

Side by Side will feature an expansive buffet to help you celebrate Mom on Mother's Day! Adults are $65/person & children 12 and under are $20/person. For the full menu visit sidebysidekitchen.com. To make a reservation, visit opentable.com.

Come experience Rick Springfield & 38 Special at the Tuscaloosa Amphitheater. The concert begins at 7:30 pm. For more information or to buy tickets, visit ticketmaster.com.
Budget Backyard Ideas

The weather is warming up and that means getting to spend more time outside! Here are some ideas from Better Homes & Gardens on how to upgrade your outdoor space on a dime:

  1. Add a pop of color with a DIY trellis
  2. Upgrade a garden shed into an entertainment spot
  3. Make DIY planters
  4. Add outdoor pillows
  5. Plant inexpensive perennials
  6. Add a living fence
  7. Choose furniture that works two ways
  8. Add string lights
  9. Find secondhand or vintage pieces
Global Corner:
May Festivals Around the World
If you are looking for an international trip to start off your summer, one of these could provide the perfect destination:

  1. Bird Island in the Seychelles - May is the perfect time to see about 800,000 pairs of seabirds as they arrive for breeding season.
  2. Lunar Moon Festival in Hoi An, Vietnam - Come see the streets lit by traditional, hand-made lanterns in various colors as well as inhabitants in traditional costumes singing folk songs to celebrate the full moon of the lunar calendar.
  3. Torres Strait Cultural Festival in Australia - Celebrate the cultures of the Torres Strait islands by enjoying a street parade, music from different island communities, & art displays!
  4. Australian Celtic Festival - Australians with Celtic ancestry celebrate in Glen Innes with song, dance, history, & food on the first weekend of May each year.

To find out more about these events, visit audleytravel.com.

You may even consider investing in one of these beautiful places. If you are interested in investing, I can help you find a real estate agent who is the expert in that area!
THIS MONTH'S RECIPE
Grilled Shrimp Skewers
It's the time of year to fire up the grill! Here is one of our favorite grilled recipes from The Pioneer Woman:

Ingredients:
  • 2 1/2 lb extra large shrimp
  • zest & juice of 1 lemon
  • 3 garlic cloves, peeled & chopped
  • 1/4 c olive oil 
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
  • sea salt, chopped parsley, & lemon wedges, for serving
Directions:

  1. Peel the shells and tails from the shrimp and cut out the vein (if you like).
  2. Combine the lemon juice, garlic, olive oil, salt, black pepper and crushed red pepper in a large bowl. Add the cleaned shrimp and toss well to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 15 minutes.
  3. If using wooden skewers, place 12 skewers (about 12 inches long) in a 9-inch by 13-inch dish filled with water. Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Oil the grill grates well.
  4. Remove the shrimp from the marinade and thread 4 or 5 pieces on each skewer. Place the skewers in the grill pan or on the grill over direct heat. Cook until the shrimp is bright pink all over and opaque, about 2 to 3 minutes per side. Remove from the heat. Garnish with sea salt, parsley, and lemon wedges and serve immediately.
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Debbie Puckett
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