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Orange Beach, Ala. — (OBA) — If your calendar's looking bleak, don’t worry–we’ve got just the fix. This week, along the Alabama Gulf Coast brings a perfectly balanced mix of culture, adventure, and just the right amount of quirky fun. You can start things off surrounded by inspiring artwork, cruise into dolphin...
Orange Beach, Ala. – (OBA) – Orange Beach is looking to hire Volkert Engineering to study options for improving traffic flow on the former toll bridge. City officials have hinted that the objective is to develop southbound access in Orange Beach by The Wharf after the new bridge to the west opens and traffic on the Ora
Foley, Ala. – (OBA) – The city is looking to add more amenities to the Coastal Alabama Farmers and Fishermen’s Market on Miflin Road in Foley. To expand event offerings, Foley is considering adding a commercial kitchen on the site. McCollough Architecture has submitted plans and will present them at a council meeting.
Gulf Shores, Ala. – (OBA) – Spring break and the summer season are blossoming for 2026, but plans are already in the works to bring visitors back to the Alabama Gulf Coast for fun this fall. Upcoming events are athletic events, auto-show drive-ins, and a food truck festival. Three of those are coming up soon, and we...
Orange Beach, Ala. — (OBA) — Overnight lane restrictions are planned on a busy stretch of Orange Beach Boulevard as the city works on an underground sewer line. The work will affect drivers heading south on Highway 161 just south of City Hall. Motorists are asked to slow down and exercise extra caution in the area.
Orange Beach, Ala. — (OBA) — An outdoor fitness event in Orange Beach invites residents to get moving and explore nature while participating in a statewide challenge. The City of Orange Beach and the Hugh S. Branyon Backcountry Trail are partnering to host a local kickoff for the 100 Alabama Miles Challenge.
Orange Beach, Ala. — (OBA) — Fresh produce, handmade foods, and local vendors will gather at Waterfront Park in Orange Beach for the return of the city’s pop-up farmers market. The Orange Beach Parks and Recreation Department invites residents and visitors to enjoy a day at the park, where they can meet growers and sm
Orange Beach, Ala. — (OBA) — Bama Coast Cruisin' is set to bring the rumble of engines and the gleam of chrome back to The Wharf in Orange Beach as the popular car show returns for another year. The event has become a tradition for auto enthusiasts and families who enjoy walking among classic and custom vehicles along
Gulf Shores, Ala. — (OBA) — Golfers and community supporters are gearing up for the fifth annual Joey Jones Golf Classic, set to bring excitement and fellowship to the Gulf Shores area. The event promises a full day of golf, great food, and friendly competition on one of the region’s most scenic courses.
Foley, Ala. — (OBA) — The City of Foley looks to add new turn lanes on South Juniper Street to ease growing traffic in the southeast part of the city. The project centers on the busy stretch near Iberville Square, where drivers often face delays. City officials say the changes should make the road safer and smoother...
