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New hotels in Foley, Bay Minette aim to benefit sports tourism, ecotourism in Baldwin County
BAY MINETTE AND FOLEY — As Baldwin County continues to grow, municipalities are increasing opportunities to attract visitors for sports tourism and ecotourism events by building hotels in south … more
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Gulf Shores unanimously approves Waterway Village parking study
GULF SHORES — A proposal for a parking study for Waterway Village, between The Sloop and Acme Oyster House, sparked resident comment at the June 2 Gulf Shores City Council work session. … more
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Gulf Shores pedestrian bridge detour traffic study suggests lower speed limits, golf carts
GULF SHORES — The city plans to lower the speed limit on East 2nd Street and allow golf carts in the community surrounding Meyer Park. The road, which connects Canal Road to Fort Morgan … more
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Above: Slide on proposed improvements included in the approximately $11M project for County Road 6, near where it intersects Highway 59.
Gulf Shores to split $11M roadway improvement project with county in new program
GULF SHORES — With "roadway improvements" needed throughout Baldwin County, the City of Gulf Shores has approved an agreement to be the first partner with the Baldwin County Commission in their … more
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Orange Beach to get light next to the Culver's on Canal Road
ORANGE BEACH — A new traffic light is set to be added next to the Orange Beach Culver's at the intersection of Canal Road and Wharf Parkway East, allowing drivers to have an easier left-turn … more
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Orange Beach approves second moratorium of the year, focuses on preventing development on wetland
ORANGE BEACH — A second building moratorium has been enacted in Orange Beach, this one suspending any development within 15 feet of wetland territory to protect the “natural state” … more
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Vacationing family takes first flight ever aboard first commercial plane to Gulf Shores International Airport
One group of vacationers aboard the inaugural commercial flight to Gulf Shores and Baldwin Conuty was Kayla Williams, her cousin, aunt and two daughters. Not only was it her and her daughters' first … more
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A community member speaks with state Rep. Matt Simpson following the meeting in Fairhope.
Mobile Baykeeper urges ending Mobile Bay mud dumping, citing aquatic life kill-off
People used to tell him they used to be able to see the bottom of Mobile Bay in 10-12 feet of water. He thought they were crazy. “I attributed it to people being old,” said … more
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Fairhope town hall meeting Thursday to discuss mud dumping in Mobile Bay
Mobile Baykeeper, along with commercial and recreational fishermen, are poised to sue the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers over its dredging project in Mobile Bay, but first they want to exhaust … more
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First-ever commercial flight lands at Gulf Shores International Airport
GULF SHORES – All eyes – and cameras – were toward the sky as South Baldwin communities gathered at the Gulf Shores International Airport (GUF) terminal awaiting the landing of the … more
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Gulf Coast Media hires reporter, to become Report for America host newsroom
Report for America has announced the placement of 107 journalists in newsrooms across the country, the organization’s latest response to the growing crisis in local, independent news and an … more
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A groundbreaking ceremony was held for the future Margaritaville Resort development in Orange Beach. Sand sign created by Sand Castle University.
Margaritaville construction officially starts with groundbreaking ceremony
ORANGE BEACH — Construction has officially started on the upcoming Margaritaville Resort in Orange Beach. The 70-acre property at The Wharf Landing, where Margaritaville is being built, is … more
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Gulf Shores beach on Saturday during Memorial Day weekend 2022.
COMMENTARY: For Alabama’s Beaches, National Travel and Tourism Week reminds us that our communities’ growth all starts with a visit
Welcome to early May — that time when we usually have a bit of a lull here along Alabama’s Beaches as spring break has ended and the busy summer is still a few weeks off. This week, … more
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Fairhope seeking to install new water towers as summer looms
The City of Fairhope has been looking to install two new water wells, which could be finished sometime this summer, before water capacity issues afloat again. The two new wells, Well #13 on … more
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Baldwin County now has the 6th fastest-growing metro in U.S.
When did you move to Baldwin County? This area of the Gulf Coast, older than the state of Alabama itself, retains its deep roots in agriculture and pristine coastal waterways with … more
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Fairhope approves nine-month building moratorium
FAIRHOPE — The Fairhope Planning Commission has officially adopted the city's resolution last week to temporary halt certain residential multiple occupancy projects and subdivisions within city … more
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