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Laguna Cove will offer kayaking, birding trails and interpretive boardwalks
Foley, Ala. — (OBA) — The Gulf Coast Hot Air Balloon Festival is seeking a local artist to design the official poster and t-shirt artwork for its 23rd annual event. Organizers invite creative talent from across the region to submit original designs for the 2027 festival. The contest is open to artists who want their w
Gulf Shores, Ala. — (OBA) — Two conservation groups are partnering to celebrate the marine animals inhabiting Alabama's Gulf Coast. The Alabama Coastal Foundation and Healthy Gulf are hosting a free public event at the Gulf Coast Eco Center in Gulf Shores. The evening will include short films, educational displays, and
Gulf Shores, Ala. — (OBA) — Gulf Shores is set to host one of the state's most physically demanding competitions this summer. Alabama's Strongest Man Challenge will take place at The Hangout, one of the city's most well-known waterfront venues. The event promises high-energy athletic competition on the Gulf Coast. Fan
Orange Beach, Ala. — (OBA) — The Coastal Conservation Association's Lower Alabama Chapter is gearing up for its 26th Annual Beach Party. The event will take place at Heron Pointe at The Wharf in Orange Beach. Attendees can expect live music, food, drinks, and the chance to bid on auction items. It is one of the chapte
Orange Beach, Ala. — (OBA) — Oyster beds in Mobile Bay are slowly coming back to life, and the work is happening close to home for Gulf Coast residents. The Alabama Wildlife Federation and several partners launched a 50-acre oyster cultch planting project near Cedar Point Beach. Separately, Mobile Baykeeper's Oyster K
Foley, Ala. — (OBA) — The Foley Community Library opens today in a brand-new building at 230 E. Orange Ave. The new center is a major upgrade for the city, offering significantly more space and modern features. The $20 million facility spans about 40,000 square feet — twice the size of the old library. Foley officials
Orange Beach, Ala. — (OBA) — Orange Beach City Schools has announced two public budget hearings for its Fiscal Year 2027 budget. The hearings are open to parents, staff, and community members. District leaders will present a detailed overview of the proposed budget at both sessions. The meetings are intended to give t
Orange Beach, Ala. – (OBA) – Municipal leaders across the coastal community are working to balance rapid local growth with public safety. The Orange Beach City Council will vote on updates to local safety ordinances covering recreational vehicle rentals, electric bicycles, and micromobility devices. The updated rules a
Gulf Shores, Ala. — (OBA) — Gulf Shores leaders are scheduled to meet this afternoon for the City Council Work Session. City officials will discuss and evaluate several departmental items and public permit applications. Agenda items include municipal contract renewals, local land-use requests, and commercial applicati
