ORANGE BEACH – A city ordinance enforcing the type of commercial activity allowed on beaches, shorelines and waterways in Orange Beach was unanimously approved by city council.
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BY RUTH MAYO
Reporter ruth@gulfcoastmedia.com | 4/16/25 |
ORANGE BEACH — When some of the best long-distance runners in the world toe the starting line in Hopkinton, Massachusetts at the 129th Boston Marathon on Monday, Orange Beach resident Joshua Miller will be among them.
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BY COLE McNANNA
Sports Editor cole@gulfcoastmedia.com | 4/16/25 |
GULF SHORES – The new trash ordinance for the City of Gulf Shores went into effect April 1 and has already shown effectiveness in managing trash cans being placed in pedestrian lanes along West …
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BY RUTH MAYO
Reporter ruth@gulfcoastmedia.com | 4/16/25 |
WHAT TO EXPECT AT SAND IN MY BOOTS
Two Main Music Stages:
Sand In My Boots Stage Presented by Boot Barn : The picture-perfect backdrop for your core Sand In My Boots memories, all …
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4/15/25
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Big Beach Brewing quickly and consistently has embodied the “small town” mentality of the Gulf Shores motto that also includes the drinking hole’s namesake. For all its nearly nine …
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BY KAYLA GREEN
Executive Editor kayla@gulfcoastmedia.com | 4/15/25 |
GULF SHORES — After residents surrounding Meyer Park voiced their concerns at a previous city council meeting on safety in the Gulf Pines neighborhood after a detour was created to avoid …
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BY RUTH MAYO
Reporter ruth@gulfcoastmedia.com | 4/15/25 |
Genetic testing of seafood at 44 restaurants in South Baldwin that at the time said they serve “authentic Gulf wild-caught shrimp" recently revealed that nearly half instead were serving …
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BY COLIN JAMES
Reporter colin@gulfcoastmedia.com | 4/10/25 |
Two Gulf Shores City School (GSCS) teachers are among the 16 finalists for the 2025-2026 Alabama Teacher of the Year, according to an announcement from the Alabama Department of Education.
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BY RUTH MAYO
Reporter ruth@gulfcoastmedia.com | 4/9/25 |
A traffic stop in early February for suspected drug trafficking in Gulf Shores has led to child pornography charges against a local man, authorities said. Stephen Terry Sewell Jr., 29, of Gulf Shores …
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4/9/25
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Work on the new $46 million sports complex in Orange Beach is well underway thanks to Sports Turf Company and Bear General Contractors.
A specialty sports construction and surfacing company, …
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BY COLE McNANNA
Sports Editor cole@gulfcoastmedia.com | 4/8/25 |
City of Orange Beach residents and officials discussed several projects and topics at the 2025 Town Hall, which immediately followed the council meeting on April 2.
Topics of interest included …
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BY RUTH MAYO
Reporter ruth@gulfcoastmedia.com | 4/8/25 |
ORANGE BEACH — Conversation between the mayor and beach business owners sparked after the first reading of a proposed ordinance that would enforce the type of commercial activity allowed on …
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BY RUTH MAYO
Reporter ruth@gulfcoastmedia.com | 4/8/25 |
State officials will speak on coastal water quality, oyster consumption safety and beach monitoring efforts during the upcoming Little Lagoon Preservation Society meeting, set for Thursday, April 17 …
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4/8/25
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From triathletes and churchgoers to kids with Easter baskets and beachgoers with a fish to fling, Flora-Bama Lounge & Oyster Bar is rolling out a full month of April events on the Gulf Coast.
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4/8/25
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If you missed the cutoff deadline to volunteer with Share the Beach, a conservation program for Alabama's sea turtle nests through the Alabama Coastal Foundation (ACF), don't worry; there are still …
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BY RUTH MAYO
Reporter ruth@gulfcoastmedia.com | 4/8/25 |
Gulf State Park held its Dive Against Debris on March 22 where volunteers gathered together working to remove fishing lines, lures, weights and other debris from the water beneath the State Park …
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BY RUTH MAYO
Reporter ruth@gulfcoastmedia.com | 4/7/25 |
Alabama fans are invited to join the Bama Lunch Bunch for its annual Spring Party at Carmelo's Restaurant in Orange Beach.
The event will be held May 1 at 5:30 p.m. at 25747 Perdido Beach Blvd., …
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4/7/25
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A new indoor boutique mall, "The Vibe," has opened its doors in Gulf Shores, providing an exciting opportunity for entrepreneurs looking for affordable retail space.
Located at 1544 Gulf Shores …
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4/5/25
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GULF SHORES — As warm weather starts to arrive, visitors and residents aren't the only ones thinking about the approaching summer as Gulf Shores City Council approves permits for a big event …
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BY RUTH MAYO
Reporter ruth@gulfcoastmedia.com | 4/4/25 |
High Tide Daiquiris and Mimosas has opened a new location in Gulf Shores along West Beach Boulevard.
Located at 408 W. Beach Blvd., right next door to Lauria’s by the Beach, it is the …
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BY COLIN JAMES
Reporter colin@gulfcoastmedia.com | 4/2/25 |