Renovations Revealed at Reopening of Gulf State Park Pier
Local civic, business, and community leaders gathered to cut a ceremonial ribbon and celebrate the reopening of iconic Gulf State Park Pier, on Friday, September 13, 2024.
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Huntin’, Fishin’, Lovin’… and Smokin’ at Luke Bryan’s New ‘Shore Thing’ Cigar Store
Luke Bryan and 3-time Davidoff award-winning tobacconist Paul Copeland bring Shore Thing to The Wharf in Orange Beach, AL. It’s the 2nd of their cool, hot luxury cigar/cocktail lounges on the Gulf Coast!
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Foley Beach Express Bridge Becomes Toll Free, Courtesy of State of Alabama
The signing of an agreement for the state of Alabama to purchase the Foley Beach Express Bridge in Orange Beach means the bridge will become toll free immediately upon ownership change.
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Legendary Marina Reveals Margaritaville Plans at Topping Off Event
Gulf Shores’ premier waterfront marina and yacht club announced exciting plans for a new marketplace and entertainment center
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Can’t Stop, Won’t Stop the 50th National Shrimp Fest
It’s the rare event goes off without a hitch – they are always prawn to complications, schedule...
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Not Their First Rodeo: JCMF Pro Event Celebrates 25 Years at the Roundup
The Jennifer Claire Moore Foundation is celebrating 25 Years of its primary fundraising event, the annual Professional Rodeo in Baldwin County, Alabama.
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Congrats, Gulf State Backcountry Trail: Number 1 According to USA Today!
USA Today’s 10Best Readers’ Choice awards Alabama’s Hugh S. Branyon Backcountry Trail “Best Recreational Trail” in the US
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⚜️ All on a Mardi Gras Day: Gulf Shores & Orange Beach Parades Roll for Fat Tuesday
It’s Mardi Gras, and the Coastal Alabama Business Chamber will roll out in both the Gulf Shores & Orange Beach Fat Tuesday parades. So keep your eyes peeled for that shrimp float!
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🎅🏽 Holly Days Are Here Again! Fabulous Chamber Fest Returns With Santa Pub Crawl
Returning to the Alabama Gulf Coast, the Holly Days on Main Festival will be taking over The Wharf in Orange Beach.
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🪶 Poarch Creek Indians Thanksgiving Pow Wow Celebrates 50-Year Anniversary
After a two-year break due to COVID, the Poarch Band of Creek Indians will once again celebrate one of its most unique and enduring Thanksgiving traditions with its Annual Pow Wow.
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Call It a Comeback: National Shrimp Fest Claws Back with Top Headliner
Country Singer/Songwriter Trent Tomlinson to Headline 49th Annual National Shrimp Festival with Free Concert
Full entertainment and activities schedule released for festival being held Oct. 6-9
COASTAL ALA. – Trent Tomlinson, co-writer of “Damn Strait”, the No. 1 song on Billboard’s Country Airplay chart since July 18, is set to headline a jam-packed four-day schedule of activities and
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Gulf Shores International Takes Flight
Gulf Shores International Airport Takes FlightNew name and new control tower launch a new era for the region
Gulf Shores, Ala. – The Gulf Shores Airport Authority announced today that the Jack Edwards National Airport is now officially named Gulf Shores International Airport. The announcement included the ribbon cutting of a new state-of-the-art air traffic control tower, and the unveiling of a
Original Oyster House Offers Free Lunch to First Responders
Original Oyster House Offers Free Lunch to First Responders
The Original Oyster House restaurants will honor Mobile and Baldwin County law enforcement, firefighters, paramedics and sheriff officers by offering a free “Never Forget” Lunch at either the Gulf Shores or Mobile Causeway location on Friday, Sept. 10, 2021 from 11 am to 4 pm. The 14th Annual Never Forget Lunch was established by the
Safe Harbor Sportsman Rises from Hurricane Sally
SAFE HARBOR SPORTSMAN RISES FROM HURRICANE SALLYConstruction of Premier Gulf Coast Marina Facility
(ORANGE BEACH, ALABAMA) – Facing in-water headwinds from Hurricane Sally in September 2020, management of Safe Harbor Sportsman and local partners endeavored to develop an improved, world-class marina facility.
“Nearly every part of Sportsman Marina was impacted by Hurricane Sally. Our docks were
New Boutique Making Waves in Orange Beach
NEW BOUTIQUE MAKING WAVES IN ORANGE BEACHIn a town desperate for more shopping, The Salty Palm opens its doors!Orange Beach, Ala., August 11, 2021 – Locals Kelly and Clayton Blackwell have opened a new retail store in Orange Beach. The Salty Palm is a Gulf Coast-themed boutique with women’s, men’s and kids’ apparel, unique gifts, décor and local art. Their store is located in the Shoppes at Palm
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Iconic Landmark, Gulf State Park Pier, Reopened to Public
Gulf State Park Pier reopened to the public on Saturday, January 30, 2021.
Since the destruction caused by Hurricane Sally on September 16, 2020, contractors and staff members have worked diligently to reopen the Pier.
Approximately 725 feet of the Pier has been repaired and will be accessible for anglers on both
Chamber Cuts Ribbon for Souvenir City’s 65th Anniversary
Chamber Cuts Ribbon for Souvenir City’s 65th Anniversary
Gulf Shores, Ala. – In rare occurrence, a shark was means for celebration over the 4th of July holiday weekend.
The Coastal Alabama Business Chamber was on hand for a unique ribbon cutting to commemorate 65 years of business for Souvenir City in Gulf Shores.
Souvenirs haven’t been the only drawing point to the facility. The 50-foot long
