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Perdido Key, Fla. — (OBA) — The 3rd Annual Perdido Key Fishing Rodeo is coming to Pensacola this fall, drawing anglers from across the region for a multi-species recreational fishing tournament. The event is scheduled to take place at 13506 Perdido Key Drive in Pensacola, Florida. It features both inshore and offshor
Magnolia Springs, Ala. — (OBA) — The Magnolia Springs Volunteer Fire Department is preparing for its biggest community event of the year. The 7th Annual Magnolia Springs Firefighter Festival will be held at 14809 Gates Avenue in Magnolia Springs, Alabama. The festival is free to attend, with free on-site parking. The
Gulf Shores, Ala. — (OBA) — The 53rd Annual National Shrimp Festival is coming to Gulf Shores this fall, and organizers say the four-day event is shaping up to be one of the most community-focused in its history. The Coastal Alabama Business Chamber runs the festival, with support from hundreds of local volunteers.
Orange Beach, Ala. — (OBA) — The Coastal Arts Center of Orange Beach is bringing a night of live music to the Gulf Coast this fall. The center will host "A Smooth Jazz Evening Under the Stars," an outdoor concert held under its Bayfront tent. Pianist Gino Rosaria will take the stage with special guest David Jones on t
Perdido Key, Fla. — (OBA) — The Perdido Key Area Chamber of Commerce is preparing to host a Lighted Night Market at The Villagio, Perdido Town Centre in Perdido Key, Florida. This free, public event brings together local vendors, artisans, and entertainers for an evening of shopping and community fun. Guests are enco
Orange Beach, Ala. — (OBA) — Coffee is one of the world's most popular beverages, and each year, Americans set aside a day to celebrate it. The drink traces its roots to 15th-century Yemen, where monks first roasted seeds and brewed the dark liquid. Today, the United States alone consumes an estimated 400 million cups
Foley, Ala. — (OBA) — Foley is set to welcome collegiate archers from across the country for one of the sport's premier national competitions. USA Archery, in partnership with the Archery Shooters Association, is hosting the 2026 HotelPlanner USA Archery Collegiate 3D Nationals at Graham Creek Nature Preserve. The eve
Orange Beach, Ala. — (OBA) — The calendar is shifting towards October, and the coast is responding with a lineup that’s anything but sleepy. From waterfront music and creative conversations to breakfast that jives all day, jazz under the stars, fishing, paddling, and a bit of market hopping, there’s plenty to tempt yo
Gulf Shores, Ala. — (OBA) — At this afternoon’s meeting, the Gulf Shores City Council will evaluate major public safety purchases and a major community recreation project. Council members will review resolutions to purchase an upgraded vehicle barrier system, specialized crime-scene mapping equipment, and construction
Gulf Shores, Ala. — (OBA) — Gulf Shores is moving forward with a broad effort to reshape Waterway Village into a safer, more walkable district. The project spans multiple blocks along East 2nd Street in the Gulf Pines area. Plans call for new sidewalks, street parking, stormwater upgrades, and public amenities. A new
