Daphne Lands $5 Million GoMESA Grant for New Bayfront Park Pier
Daphne has received a $5 million GoMESA grant to build a new pier at Bayfront Park, the next piece of a $16 million waterfront redevelopment set to open in April…
Stormy Memorial Day Forecast Looms Over Gulf Shores Beach Plans
Tropical weather brewing in the Gulf could put a damper on Memorial Day weekend plans for the hundreds of thousands of visitors who traditionally crowd Alabama’s beaches — but Gulf…
Best Places to Stay With Lazy Rivers on Alabama’s Beaches
From rooftop lazy rivers to beachfront splash pads, these Gulf Shores and Orange Beach condos, resorts and hotels give vacationers another way to relax on Alabama's beaches.
Fox Weather’s ‘Beach House’ Broadcasts Live From Gulf Shores Wednesday: How to Watch
Fox Weather's 'Beach House' series broadcasts live from Gulf Shores Wednesday, spotlighting the area's beaches, Flora-Bama and more.
Margaritaville Resort Orange Beach Breaks Ground on Five-Acre Water Park at The Wharf
Margaritaville Resort Orange Beach has broken ground on a five-acre water park at The Wharf, with condominium sales now open for the new development.
2020 National Shrimp Festival in Gulf Shores Canceled Over Pandemic Concerns
Organizers have canceled the 2020 National Shrimp Festival in Gulf Shores, citing the impossibility of meeting COVID-19 safety guidelines at the free, ungated event.
Fairhope’s 67th Arts & Crafts Festival Brings 200+ Juried Artists Downtown
Downtown Fairhope will host more than 200 juried artists from two dozen states this weekend as the 67th annual Fairhope Arts & Crafts Festival returns with cash prizes, live music,…
How Birmingham Money and Families Helped Build Gulf Shores in the 1950s
Long before condos lined the coast, Birmingham families and investment helped transform Gulf Shores from barren beach into a growing resort town.
Gulf Shores, Orange Beach Sports Tourism Hits Record $30.8 Million in 2014
Sports tourism in Gulf Shores and Orange Beach generated a record $30.8 million in visitor spending during 2014, capping years of steady growth.
Fairhope Revisits Short-Term Rental Ban Amid Rise of Airbnb
Fairhope officials are reconsidering a 2007 ban on short-term rentals in residential neighborhoods as home-sharing sites like Airbnb grow in popularity.