In 2018, the Alabama Coastal Foundation assisted filmmaker Ben Raines in producing the documentary "The Underwater Forest," which explores the discovery of an ancient cypress forest discovered 60 …
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By KARA MAUTZ
Reporter kara@gulfcoastmedia.com | 1/9/24 |
The Fort Morgan Oyster Festival has big things planned for this year's festival. Entering its second year, it is expanding to a two-day event thanks to a big turnout in 2023. Organizers learned a lot …
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By MELANIE LECROY
Lifestyle Editor melanie@gulfcoastmedia.com | 1/9/24 |
The Gulf Coast Arts Alliance (GCAA) will host its first Art Market of the new year on Saturday, Jan. 13, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. indoors at the First Presbyterian Church in Gulf Shores.
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1/8/24
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Gulf Shores City Council members discussed the renewal of a business license for MudBug's Pub in the heart of Gulf Shores recently at their first work session of the new year.
According to Layla …
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By KARA MAUTZ
Reporter kara@gulfcoastmedia.com | 1/8/24 |
Gulf Shores City Council members discussed a proposal to resurface over a mile of city streets recently as they gathered for their first work session of the new year on Jan. 2.
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By KARA MAUTZ
Reporter kara@gulfcoastmedia.com | 1/8/24 |
The first phase of the island's beach renourishment project has officially ended, as the Gulf Shores portion wrapped up at the end of December. Brandan Franklin, chief building official, said the …
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By KARA MAUTZ
Reporter kara@gulfcoastmedia.com | 1/4/24 |
In a collaborative effort involving for-hire captains, private recreational anglers, scientists and fisheries managers, the Return 'Em Right initiative has been established to improve the survival …
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1/4/24
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On Jan. 1, law enforcement officers swiftly responded to a distress call at 1010 West Beach Blvd, Crystal Towers Condo in Gulf Shores, where a male was reportedly shot, according to a news release.
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1/2/24
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Bids for construction on the anticipated new pedestrian bridge in Gulf Shores officially closed on Dec. 22. Now what?
The new bridge is set to be built over the intracoastal at Waterway Village …
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By KARA MAUTZ
Reporter kara@gulfcoastmedia.com | 12/29/23 |
If clearing out the clutter is on your list of resolutions, load up the car and head to the Gulf State Park Beach Pavilion, Jan. 13. The cities of Gulf Shores, Orange Beach, the Coastal Alabama …
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By MELANIE LECROY
Lifestyle Editor melanie@gulfcoastmedia.com | 12/29/23 |
Baldwin County would not be what it is without its tourism and hospitality industry, and this sector was anything but stagnant this year. From infrastructure and amenities to economic impact, here …
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BY KARA MAUTZ, MELANIE LECROY, NATALIE WILLIAMSON, COLE MCNANA and KAYLA GREEN
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12/27/23
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This year brought several long-awaited announcements to the island, including the go-ahead to construct a toll-free bridge in Orange Beach, a beach renourishment project, a new pedestrian bridge …
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By KARA MAUTZ
Reporter kara@gulfcoastmedia.com | 12/26/23 |
This year has proven to be quite the year for schools across Baldwin County, as the opening of the highly anticipated Baldwin Preparatory Academy draws near, Baldwin County throws its hat in the ring …
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By KARA MAUTZ
Reporter kara@gulfcoastmedia.com | 12/26/23 |
The 4th Annual Santa Pub Crawl, hosted by the Lower Alabama Young Professionals (LAYP) and sponsored by the Hilton Garden Inn Orange Beach, raised a record $2,500 and two boxes of toys for South …
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12/26/23
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Committee members of the Annual National Shrimp Festival recently conducted a check presentation to commemorate the donation of over $25,000 in tips raised for local charities and organizations …
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12/22/23
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NOAA Fisheries and the Gulf States Marine Fisheries Commission are currently seeking volunteers to participate in the modernization of commercial shrimping effort data collection. Participants will …
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12/20/23
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A proposal in Gulf Shotes would approve a new multisport facility at the Alabama Gulf Coast Sports Center while another would pave the way for land swaps and a maintenance cleanup of a portion of …
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By KARA MAUTZ
Reporter kara@gulfcoastmedia.com | 12/20/23 |
As you begin to make plans for the holidays, please take note of the following city of Gulf Shores closures:
Christmas Holiday Closures:
Police, Fire, and other emergency services will …
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12/20/23
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Orange Beach — Developers are submitting two plans on parcels once ceded to the city — and still listed as owned by the city — as conditions required to win approval of the …
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By John Mullen
Special to Gulf Coast Media | 12/19/23 |
At Christmastime, many people may find mistletoe to be a natural ornament that signifies the holiday season. However, forestry experts with the Alabama Cooperative Extension System may not …
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By Cole Sikes
Alabama Cooperative Extension System | 12/19/23 |