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Foam Coffee to expand with larger space, adding surf shop
Foam Coffee, serving the Gulf Shores community and tourists alike for seven years now, continues its growth and connection to the community through caffeine. Saidy Troha was attending school in … more
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The winning blue marlin from the Orange Beach Billfish Classic belonged to a local boat, A Work Of Art, that was caught by angler Josh Rounds, measured 111 inches and weighed 397.8 pounds. The first tournament of the Gulf Coast Triple Crown Big Game Fishing Championship wrapped up at The Wharf on Wednesday, May 22.
397.8-pound, 111-inch blue marlin wins Orange Beach Billfish Classic for locals on A Work Of Art
ORANGE BEACH — The Gulf Coast Triple Crown Big Game Fishing Championship kicked off with a bang Wednesday night as Orange Beach locals weighed in a bluefin tuna caught by Garret Ford that … more
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HomeToGo names Gulf Shores third-most in-demand destination among American travelers
HomeToGo, the SaaS-enabled marketplace with the world's largest selection of vacation rentals, ranked Gulf Shores as the third-most in-demand destination among American travelers in its 2024 Summer … more
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Gulf Shores officials recap Hangout Music Festival, 2025 will determine its future on Alabama beaches
On Monday, May 20, City of Gulf Shores officials gathered for a work session meeting that included dialogue to recap Hangout Music Festival 2024 and its future on the Gulf Coast, which will soon hang … more
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Ivey signs ceremonial paperwork to remove Foley Beach Express Bridge toll
FOLEY — Signed, sealed, delivered, it's official. It is now free to get to and off Pleasure Island from any bridge. Gov. Kay Ivey met local elected officials Wednesday, May 23, at the … more
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The Beach Express toll plaza is seen heading southbound.
ALDOT announces traffic plan for Beach Express Bridge in Orange Beach post-toll removal
The Alabama Department of Transportation today, May 20, announced a temporary traffic control plan for the Baldwin Beach Express Bridge, effective at noon May 23 to ensure a smooth transition for … more
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Artists with Alabama roots shine at Hangout Music Festival
Alabamians kicked off Hangout Music Festival 2024 with two local acts that ran the gamut from folk-pop to soul-soaked rock n' roll. The first music to emit from the Hangout Main Stage Friday was … more
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Hangout Ambassadors keep beach clean during Gulf Shores music festival
GULF SHORES — At Hangout Music Festival, in Gulf Shores, crews spanning ages and backgrounds donned green vests to show they are for the environment. Hangout Ambassadors deployed all over … more
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Arrests at Hangout Music Festival 2024 drop again
It takes a lot of people, manual labor and close monitoring to set up, run and break down a three-day event that brings in over 30,000 people to a half-mile stretch of beach. Gulf Coast Media … more
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Bert Kreischer and eight or nine of his comedy friends will roll into Orange Beach June 30 for the Fully Loaded Comedy Festival.
Bert Kreischer brings the laughter: Fully Loaded Comedy Festival hits Orange Beach June 30
Bert Kreischer is everywhere these days. He is in our ears with his many podcasts, on our television with comedy specials and the infamous Tom Brady Roast on Netflix, and soon he will grace the stage … more
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State champion Dolphins were recognized by the Gulf Shores community at LuLu’s on Wednesday, May 15. The boys’ soccer team was honored alongside the state runner-up girls’ soccer squad and individual champions in tennis and wrestling.
State champions live here: Gulf Shores teams welcomed home after top finishes
Plenty of Gulf Shores Dolphins brought home hardware in their sports this year and they were celebrated by the community Wednesday evening at LuLu’s. Individual champions from tennis … more
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Isabelle Rutland and Ava Crone proudly display their award-winning artworks, inspired by the spirit of Chelsea Garvin, alongside their winning creations: Rutland’s oyster triptych and Crone’s captivating oyster shell with pearls. The artworks will be showcased at the Original Oyster House locations for patrons and tourists to admire.
Original Oyster House honors Chelsea Garvin’s legacy with annual Spirit Scholarships
The Original Oyster House recently awarded its 19th-annual Chelsea Garvin Spirit Scholarships to Isabelle Rutland of Bayside Academy and Ava Crone of Spanish Fort High School. Rutland, planning … more
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What to know about city, law enforcement's role in Hangout Music Festival in Gulf Shores
Click here to watch a video about five things to know about local law enforcement's role in setting up Hangout Music Festival 2024 and maintaining order and safety during the three-day event. … more
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A view of the main Hangout stage from the public safety headquarters inside the festival grounds in 2023.
These are the traffic changes and road closures during Hangout Music Festival 2024
If you have passed by the coast where Hwy. 59 meets the beach in Gulf Shores or if you live in the vicinity, you probably already know that traffic modifications are in place ahead of Hangout Music … more
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The Orange Beach Makos collected their fourth consecutive Blue Map trophy as AHSAA state champions with a 2-1 win over the Brooks Lions on Tuesday, May 14, in Oxford. Orange Beach finished an undefeated postseason to earn back-to-back titles in Class 4A following consecutive championships in Class 2A.
Orange Beach Makos hoist fourth straight AHSAA state softball championship with 2-1 win over Brooks in Class 4A finals
For the fourth time in as many varsity seasons, the Orange Beach Makos were crowned AHSAA State Softball Champions with a 2-1 win over the Brooks Lions in the Class 4A finals Tuesday evening in … more
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Carl's 'underwater forest' bill to protect ancient biodiversity off Gulf Shores passes House committee
On Tuesday, May 7, U.S. Rep. Jerry Carl (R-AL) announced his Alabama Underwater Forest National Marine Sanctuary and Protection Act passed the House Natural Resources Committee. Ben Raines, a … more
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Everyone is welcome, young and young at heart, at this family-friendly event that includes free s'more packets, a live DJ, a balloon artist, face painting and more. Bring your beach chairs, blankets and friends and watch the sunset while roasting a marshmallow.
Kick off summer on a sugar high at S'mores on the Shores in Gulf Shores, May 23
Celebrate the close of the school year, the start of summer, and the return of the beach to residents and visitors after the Hangout Music Festival with s'mores. For 14 years, the city of Gulf Shores … more
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Volunteers with Share the Beach, Alabama's sea turtle conservation program, watch as two loggerhead sea turtle hatchlings make their way to the surf on Sunday morning after a nest excavation. The nest originally hatched on Wednesday, but volunteers usually wait at least three days to excavate, which allows them to record the number of hatched and unhatched eggs.
Sea turtle nesting season begins on the Alabama Gulf Coast
As sea turtles begin to nest along the Gulf Coast, it is important for beachgoers to coexist with these endangered species. The Alabama Coastal Foundation (ACF), which runs the Share the Beach … more
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Valeria Angeles stands with her diploma during the South Baldwin Literacy Council’s graduation ceremony at the Magnolia Hotel in Foley.
South Baldwin Literacy Council awards 115 diplomas in Foley
FOLEY — Some might think a diploma is a just piece of paper that represents completion of school. To students like Patrick Overcast at the South Baldwin Literacy Council (SBLC), the certificate … more
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Foley Beach Express tolls to end May 23, $60 million deal for Orange Beach toll bridge set to close
Governor Kay Ivey confirmed plans for the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) and Baldwin County Bridge Company (BCBC) to meet and sign paperwork that officially transfers ownership of the … more
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