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Orange Beach, Ala. — (OBA) — Residents and visitors along the Alabama and Florida Gulf Coast will celebrate the start of 2026 with traditional cold-water plunges. These annual events draw thousands of people to the shoreline to jump into the Gulf at high noon. Local venues in Gulf Shores and Perdido Key provide food...
Orange Beach, Ala. — (OBA) — Families in Orange Beach will have the opportunity to start the new year outdoors with a guided First Day Hike at Gulf State Park. Park naturalists will lead the event and is suitable for all ages. Organizers say the hike will follow a paved, easy-to-walk path. It also provides several spo
Orange Beach, Ala. – (OBA) – Gulf Coast residents are once again being encouraged to support coastal dune restoration by recycling their live Christmas trees. For over 30 years, this environmental initiative has played a vital role in strengthening the dunes that protect the coastal ecosystem, provide wildlife habitats
Orange Beach, Ala. — (OBA) — Greek culture will take center stage at the Orange Beach Event Center when the 2026 edition of Greek Night at the Beach returns. The evening will feature traditional dishes, lively music, and authentic dancing. Organizers say the event is meant to make everyone feel Greek for one night.
Orange Beach, Ala. — (OBA) — Tacky Jacks is offering a whole “Winter of Fun” to keep locals and visitors busy along the Alabama coast. Both the Gulf Shores and Orange Beach locations are rolling out art classes, hands-on nature programs, and guided wine and beer tastings. The seasonal lineup is built around creativity,
Foley, Ala. — (OBA) — Foley leaders say the city is on track for another busy year of growth and construction. In his latest State of the City address, Mayor Ralph Hellmich described projects that will add services and improve residents' daily lives. He discussed the new buildings, street and road improvements, and...
Orange Beach, Ala. — (OBA) — New Year’s Eve on the Gulf Coast offers something for everyone, from early ball drops and confetti showers for kids to chef-driven dinners, themed bar parties, and late-night live music. Families can ring in 2026 at noon or well before midnight, while night owls have their pick...
Residents of the beach are very aware that the price of a condo rental on the 4th of July is going to be more expensive than during the month of November. The price of a flight to New York City during Christmas is going to be much higher than a weekday flight in February. This is called dynamic pricing and it is rates
While Christmas is now a popular American celebration, its path to official recognition was long and regionally divided. For much of early American history, the holiday was actually suppressed. The Puritans of New England, viewing the celebrations as "popish" and rowdy, famously banned Christmas in the 17th century.
Orange Beach, Ala. — (OBA) — Finding a place to eat on Christmas Day can be challenging, but here are a few local favorites that will be open for the holiday. Whether you are looking for a traditional community potluck, a hearty prime rib dinner, or a basket of famous fried shrimp, there are plenty of options for those
