To cap off the 2023 Alabama Urban Forestry Association education week, Justin Cantrell, of Tip-Top Tree Service in Auburn, took home first place in the conference's tree-climbing competition at Meyer …
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By MICAH GREEN
Digital Officer micah@gulfcoastmedia.com | 11/9/23 |
GULF SHORES — Looking to take your coffee run in a new direction? Foam Coffee recently announced their partnership with Isla Wine, a local bottle shop, offering a curated selection of wines …
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By KARA MAUTZ
Reporter kara@gulfcoastmedia.com | 11/7/23 |
GULF SHORES — Gulf Shores Mayor Robert Craft and developers officially broke ground on the much-anticipated Embassy Suites on Nov. 3, a project that has been in the works since 2018.
The …
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By KARA MAUTZ
Reporter kara@gulfcoastmedia.com | 11/7/23 |
Over 40 Gulf Shores middle and high school students were out early last week taking part in a training and restoration project in Orange Beach on Oct. 30 hosted by Dune Doctors and Gulf State Park. …
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By KARA MAUTZ
Reporter kara@gulfcoastmedia.com | 11/7/23 |
ORANGE BEACH — Local business owners, leaders and community members crowded the Orange Beach Event Center early Friday morning for the First Friday Forum tourism update hosted by Gulf Shores …
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By KARA MAUTZ
Reporter kara@gulfcoastmedia.com | 11/7/23 |
GULF SHORES — The Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo has officially grown, as the zoo welcomed the birth of Waylon, a New Guinea singing dog. In a statement released on Nov. 3, the zoo announced Waylon was …
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By KARA MAUTZ
Reporter kara@gulfcoastmedia.com | 11/7/23 |
GULF SHORES — Gulf Shores retirees will get a one-time bonus in December. Grant Brown, recreation and cultural affairs director, said the decision to pay retirees a bonus was due to the …
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By NATALIE WILLIAMSON
Reporter natalie@gulfcoastmedia.com | 11/6/23 |
ORANGE BEACH — The Baldwin County Child Advocacy Center united the citizens of Baldwin County to stop child abuse.
BCCAC offers various services for those affected by child abuse in …
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By NATALIE WILLIAMSON
Reporter natalie@gulfcoastmedia.com | 11/6/23 |
The Gulf State Park Pier will close on Nov. 12, so that renovations can begin to repair the damage caused by Hurricane Sally in 2020. The Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural …
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An investigation into a report of embezzlement in March has resulted in the arrest of a 54-year-old Foley resident who is accused of diverting funds for personal use.
The Gulf Shores Police …
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By MELANIE LECROY
Lifestyle Editor melanie@gulfcoastmedia.com | 11/6/23 |
Beach renourishment in Gulf Shores, Orange Beach and Gulf State Park has officially started. The project will include $17 million in projects to add and enhance the shore, dunes and turtle …
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By KARA MAUTZ
Reporter kara@gulfcoastmedia.com | 11/2/23 |
As thousands of Jimmy Buffett fans prepare to flock back home following the conclusion of the annual Meeting of the Minds convention, you may be wondering; how might this massive event impact the …
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By KARA MAUTZ
Reporter kara@gulfcoastmedia.com | 10/31/23 |
GULF SHORES — Island music echoed through the walls of the Erie H. Meyer Civic Center as the Meeting of the Minds featured event "Music 101" took place on Oct. 25.
The event was led by …
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By KARA MAUTZ
Reporter kara@gulfcoastmedia.com | 10/31/23 |
An injured adult loggerhead sea turtle was rescued, rehabilitated and released back into the Gulf in a coordinated effort between the Share the Beach organization and the City of Gulf Shores.
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By KARA MAUTZ
Reporter kara@gulfcoastmedia.com | 10/31/23 |
Parrot Heads flooded Live Bait restaurant in Orange Beach on Saturday night in their spookiest get-ups for the Meeting of the Minds Parrot Head costume contest. The top five finalists included …
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By KARA MAUTZ
Reporter kara@gulfcoastmedia.com | 10/31/23 |
When word got around that Orange Beach boat "Best Trait" was headed to Orange Beach Marina with a huge blue marlin on board, a crowd quickly gathered at the marina to watch the weigh-in.
As the …
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By DAVID RAINER
Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources | 10/31/23 |
Gulf Shores firefighters may soon be able to complete their required training within the city limits. Gulf Shores City Council was poised to vote Oct. 23 on a contract to hire Asphalt Services Inc. …
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By KARA MAUTZ
Reporter kara@gulfcoastmedia.com | 10/24/23 |
GULF SHORES — One of the island's cities is poised to get three electric vehicle charging stations in an effort to support environmentally friendly tourism. The stations, which were to be voted …
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By KARA MAUTZ
Reporter kara@gulfcoastmedia.com | 10/24/23 |
Witches, warlocks and miniature cops descended on Gulf Shores on Saturday for the city’s annual Haunted Hustle.
The Witches on Wheels bicycle parade spanned West Beach Boulevard and the …
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BY MICAH GREEN
micah@gulfcoastmedia.com | 10/24/23 |
With thousands of Parrot Heads descending on the Alabama Gulf Coast for the Meeting of the Minds, we looked to a local expert to learn more about what to expect and who to see.
Brent Burns has …
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By MELANIE LECROY
Lifestyle Editor melanie@gulfcoastmedia.com | 10/24/23 |