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Orange Beach, Ala. — (OBA) — As the summer crowds diminish and the cooler autumn months approach, autumn presents an ideal opportunity to update your residence or vacation rental property. Whether you are preparing a property for winter visitors or seeking to refresh your personal living space after a bustling summer,
Gulf Shores, Ala. — (OBA) — Alabama State Parks officially opened a 4.4-mile extension of the Fort Morgan Trail at Gulf State Park. The new section extends westward from Plantation Boulevard to a terminus near Fort Morgan Pizza along Alabama Highway 180 (Fort Morgan Road). Community leaders, elected officials, and Ala
Orange Beach, Ala. — (OBA) — National Beach Day gives residents and visitors another reason to enjoy the Gulf Coast Beaches. The observance also highlights clean water, safe swimming, and responsible beach use. Local communities provide public access to 28 beaches from Fort Morgan to Perdido Key. Each location offers
Foley, Ala. — (OBA) — The City of Foley is taking preliminary steps to guide the growth of its downtown municipal campus after the Foley City Council approved a proposal from Goodwyn, Mills and Cawood to prepare a comprehensive master plan. Rather than establishing a rigid blueprint, the effort is designed to create a
Orange Beach, Ala. — (OBA) — Football season returns this weekend, bringing college and NFL games back to televisions across the country. In Gulf Shores and Orange Beach, restaurants and sports bars are preparing for fans looking for a place to watch their favorite teams. From college football Saturdays to NFL Sundays
Orange Beach, Ala. — (OBA) — A popular annual Gulf Coast race is gearing up for its 13th year of raising money and awareness for prostate cancer. The Simon Says Run will once again draw runners and walkers to the Flora-Bama Ole River Grill for a 5.8k course. The event supports the Prostate Cancer Foundation, the leadi
Gulf Shores, Ala. — (OBA) — The City of Gulf Shores has announced a road closure on East 29th Avenue. The closure will affect drivers traveling near The Track in Gulf Shores and those traveling to and from the Gulf Shores International Airport. The project is part of planned intersection upgrades in the area. City off
Orange Beach, Ala. — (OBA) — The Alabama Coastal Foundation's Oyster Shell Recycling Program reported collecting 30,956,299 shells year to date — just shy of the 31 million mark. The program launched in August 2016, following a grant from the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation as part of the Gulf Coast Conservation
Gulf Shores, Ala. — (OBA) — Tacky Jacks Gulf Shores will welcome members of the local business community to the Coastal Alabama Business Chamber’s VIBE @ 5. The gathering is designed to bring business professionals together, allowing attendees to make new connections and strengthen relationships with other Chamber mem
Gulf Shores, Ala. — (OBA) — Gulf Shores Fire Rescue is set to celebrate a major milestone with the official ribbon-cutting for its new fire training facility. The event will be held on the facility grounds at 19600 West 36th Ave in Gulf Shores. The ceremony is open to the public, and refreshments will be provided for
