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Gulf Shores raises most beach parking to $15 all-day
GULF SHORES — As spring breakers begin to roll into town and the busy tourist season begins anew, there will be a change to parking fees for beach access on part of the island.On Dec. 12, 2022, … more
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The number of millennials moving to Baldwin County is currently not outpacing that of the retirees headed south, but that trend is expected to change. It is anticipated that Baldwin County's population in the age range of 23-38 will grow 20% faster than the U.S. average in the next 10 years.
Census numbers: Millennials are contributing to growth of Baldwin County
Millennials are moving to Alabama.An analysis of the U.S. Census Bureau's 1-year American Community Survey by Today's Homeowner shows that 44,673 people moved to Alabama in 2021, including 31,320 … more
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Easter Bunny, Gulf Coast Zoo friends to visit pancake breakfast at civic center
GULF SHORES – The Easter Bunny will make a special appearance to enjoy breakfast with families on Saturday, April 1, at the Erie H. Meyer Civic Center. Beginning at 8 a.m., a traditional … more
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The Hangout Music Festival will begin setting up on the Gulf Shores City Beach area from May 1 through May 25.
Hangout Fest plans begin in Gulf Shores
GULF SHORES — Organizers are preparing for the start of the 2023 Hangout Music Festival set for May on the Gulf Shores boardwalk.The Gulf Shores City Council was scheduled to vote Monday, Feb. … more
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Orange Beach closes portion of beach during spring break at Perdido Pass Bridge at Alabama East Point East
ORANGE BEACH — The Alabama Point East section of Orange Beach by the Perdido Pass Bridge will be closed to the public throughout the spring break season. Lt. Trent Johnson of the Orange … more
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Gulf Shores, Orange Beach and Foley seeking ADEM grant for county recycling center
GULF SHORES — A state grant being considered for Gulf Shores, Orange Beach and Foley could help build a new recycling center for all of Baldwin County, Gulf Shores officials said.The three … more
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Wolf Bay Restaurant giving away 50 gift cards to celebrate 50 years
The Wolf Bay Restaurant family wants to party like it’s 1973 with the community that has supported them for 50 years. That year, Charlie and Sandra Wrape purchased a bait shop overlooking … more
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Gulf State Park’s Hugh S. Branyon Backcountry Trail named best trail in nation
Gulf Shores and Orange Beach – If you live in or are visiting Baldwin County’s Gulf Coast island, take the time to hike the nation’s best recreational trail. USA Today’s … more
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Gulf Shores Zydeco and Crawfish Festival expands to two days
GULF SHORES — There's no need to travel all the way to Louisiana to enjoy a little zydeco with a side of crawfish. The Waterway Village in Gulf Shores will host the seventh annual Zydeco and … more
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The Spice is Right food truck was one of over 10 food trucks that participated in the first Coastal Alabama Food Truck Festival.
Food Truck Fest returning to Gulf Shores
GULF SHORES — After a successful debut in 2022, the Alabama Food Truck and Craft Beer Festival will return to Gulf Shores in November, but organizers are still working on the exact date, city … more
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Stairs going to the beach are seen on West Beach in Gulf Shores earlier this month. Officials said more sand could be brought in by summer.
More sand might be dumped on Baldwin beaches by summer
GULF SHORES — Gulf Coast officials could be ready to start beach renourishment work by summer, but a final decision on when to start pumping sand onto eroded beaches will have to wait on … more
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Cyclists to make Gulf Shores pitstop Saturday amid 658-mile ride for charity
A Gulf Shores church will host a couple dozen cyclists this weekend as they stop overnight in Baldwin County on a quest to raise money and awareness for the fight against poverty housing. Fuller … more
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Orange Beach School Board
Orange Beach school board combines Mardi Gras and spring break, adds Easter break for ’24 calendar
The Orange Beach school board held their second meeting of the year on Thursday, Feb. 9. Members of the school board unanimously voted to pass several action items, which are topics that were … more
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Orange Beach school board proposes out-of-city tuition
The Orange Beach School Board held their second meeting of the year on Thursday, Feb. 9.Members of the board discussed and debated several action items from the official meeting, including the … more
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Saving our world: Gulf Shores students partner with Dune Doctors to install over 3,000 dune-building plants
Over 170 fifth-graders from Gulf Shores City Schools gathered at Gulf State Park on Thursday, Feb. 16, to install over 3,000 native dune-building vegetation to initiate coastal dunes along Gulf State … more
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Top Golf, bowling, bar coming to Gulf Shores' Waterville USA
GULF SHORES – Gulf Coast residents and visitors will have more attraction options coming soon with the addition of Top Golf Swing Suites and more bowling lanes. Waterville announced … more
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Stairs going to the beach are seen on West Beach in Gulf Shores.
Gulf Shores seeking beach erosion relief
GULF SHORES — While full beach restoration will not start until this fall, Gulf Shores officials said they are working with federal authorities to repair coastal erosion threatening some … more
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Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo's Rajah the Bengal tiger dies at 18
Rajah, the beloved Bengal tiger of the Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo, has died, the zoo announced Thursday afternoon. more
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Gulf Shores bars staying open for now
GULF SHORES — Two Gulf Shores bars that have been the source of complaints are continuing to operate, one with a temporary business license and the other under a court order.The Gulf Shores … more
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The Flora-Bama bartenders are mixing up a king cake cocktail worth the drive.
King cake is the Gulf Coast's pumpkin spice
When fall is in the air pumpkin spice takes over everything from lattes to cheesecake and candles to hand soap. On the Gulf Coast, as soon as pumpkin spice moves out and Mardi Gras season begins, … more
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