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Local updates on Tropical Storm Francine: Closures, shelters, forecast
Here is a forecast and list of closures and other changes Gulf Coast Media has received confirmation for due to Tropical Storm Francine, which is expected to become a hurricane today, Tuesday, Sept. … more
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The Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo received annual sponsorship from the City of Orange Beach for $50,000.
Orange Beach provides $50,000 sponsorship to Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo
The City of Orange Beach has provided the Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo with a $50,000 annual sponsorship to support the zoo with any upcoming developments such as new enclosures or educational programs. … more
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Dan Bond (top right) presented the ADEM grant and agreement to work with the county to the city council at the Aug 19 work session meeting.
Gulf Shores receives grant funding for new Baldwin County recycling equipment
The City of Gulf Shores was awarded $148,135 from the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM)'s 2025 recycling grant that will be used to purchase equipment for Baldwin County Solid … more
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Larry Freeman (top left) spoke at the Gulf Shores work session meeting Aug 19 concerning the amendment to the staining materials ordinance, which was presented to the council by Brandan Franklin (top right).
Gulf Shores to allow commercial buildings to use staining materials in foundations
The City of Gulf Shores has amended an ordinance that prohibits the use of staining materials for building projects within city limits to allow commercial sites to use materials such as red sand clay … more
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37th-annual Alabama Coastal Cleanup set for Sept. 21 across Baldwin, Mobile counties
The Alabama Coastal Cleanup, the state’s largest one-day volunteer coastal cleanup event, returns for its 37th year on Saturday, Sept. 21. Municipalities, residents, visitors, businesses … more
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Shrimp Festival music lineup released for 51st-annual Gulf Shores event
October isn't that far away, and that means the 51st-annual National Shrimp Festival is getting closer and closer to 250,000 people rocking out on the beaches of Gulf Shores all weekend. Of … more
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Gulf Shores' Haunted Hustle set for Oct. 19
The City of Gulf Shores is set to bring a frightfully fun Halloween event to its shores with the Haunted Hustle on Saturday, Oct. 19, at Gulf Place Public Beach. Locals and visitors alike are … more
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Baldwin County monitoring track of Tropical Storm Francine
Baldwin County Emergency Management Agency is encouraging residents and visitors of Baldwin County to monitor local weather and be prepared should we have direct impacts to our area. “There is … more
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8.4M tourists visited Baldwin County in 2023, 6.5 to Gulf Shores, Orange Beach, Fort Morgan
GULF SHORES AND ORANGE BEACH – Business and industry leaders from across south Baldwin County gathered at the Orange Beach Event Center today to get a first look at the year-to-date tourism … more
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This new design for the pedestrian bridge over the Intracoastal Waterway in Gulf Shores does not include ramps because the initial design was too expensive to construct, but there will be the ability to add ramps in the future, the city says.
Gulf Shores reveals new pedestrian bridge design
Gulf Shores has entered a new phase with the pedestrian bridge project poised to connect Waterway Village around Tacky Jack's to the north around LuLu's over the Intracoastal Waterway. A change … more
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A slide illustrating the amendment that was passed during the Aug. 12 Gulf Shores council meeting.
Gulf Shores changes rules on tree removal, replacement
GULF SHORES — Changes are coming to what types of trees homeowners can remove from their property with an emphasis on replacing them with local trees. Gulf Shores City Council amended the … more
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ADCNR acquires beachfront property on Fort Morgan peninsula
The Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (ADCNR) recently acquired 79 acres of undeveloped land adjacent to the Beach Club Resort on the Fort Morgan Peninsula. This … more
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Some of the best ways to get on the water in Orange Beach, Gulf Shores, Baldwin County
Create lasting memories with your family and friends during your beach vacation by getting out on the water. Splashing in the warm Gulf waters is nice, but seeing the area from the water can give you … more
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Construction underway on Caribe Seaside, Orange Beach's latest luxury condo development
Construction is in full swing along Perdido Beach Boulevard in Orange Beach on a new luxury condominium development, Caribe Seaside. The project, adjacent to the Best Western Tides Hotel and … more
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Baldwin County's ACAP test scores reveal improving reading proficiency
All three school districts in Baldwin County recorded improvement in ACAP test scores, with the countywide district and Orange Beach seeing increases in all three subject areas. The scores, … more
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Get ready for thrills at Flora-Bama's 11th Annual Bulls on the Beach
Flora-Bama's 11th-annual Bulls on the Beach is set to electrify the Gulf Coast Sept. 5-7. This three-day rodeo extravaganza promises heart-pounding excitement with Professional Bull Riders (PBR) … more
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Alabama oyster community meeting set for Aug. 27 in Bayou La Batre
Last year, Gulf Coast Media reported on a multi-story project exploring the issues that led to the decline of the Alabama Gulf Coast's oyster population and the people and organizations working to … more
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Gulf Shores Garden Club resumes meetings after summer break
The Gulf Shores Garden Club will resume meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 4, following their summer break. Baldwin County Master Gardener Beth Murray will present on "Easy Composting Using A Trash Can." … more
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Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge provides update on access improvements
Visitors to Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge may soon have more convenient access to pristine beaches as the Mobile Street Parking Lot is expected to reopen by early September, according to the … more
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Gulf Shores City Council meeting Aug. 12.
Gulf Shores airport terminal to begin construction 'right away,' Craft says
The Gulf Shores International Airport will receive $5 million in funding from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law as a part of the Airport Terminal Program. The airport was one of 144 airports … more
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