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Address: Gulf Shores, AL
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Gulf Shores Elementary School Spirit Night Event

Tacky Jack's Is The Host of Gulf Shores Elementary School Spirit Night

By Gulf Shores News Staff • August 26, 2026

Gulf Shores Elementary School is partnering with Tacky Jacks Gulf Shores for a Spirit Night fundraiser. The event will bring families together for a fun evening of food, entertainment, and school pride. A portion of restaurant sales from in-person and online orders will benefit Gulf Shores Elementary School.

Secures Future of Canal Park Boat Launch

Gulf Shores City Council Votes On The Future Of ICW Boat Launch

By R. Peevy • August 25, 2026

In recent weeks the residents of Gulf Shores have expressed their concerns about the possible closure of a boat launch located under the W.C. Holmes Bridge, on the Intracoastal Waterway. Local citizens have voiced the opposition to the termination of the free launch area in previous meetings with the council.

What Do Harry Potter, Jason Aldean and Tacky Jack's Have In Common: Things To Do

By Jessica Taylor • August 24, 2026

The calendar may be creeping towards September, but the Alabama Gulf Coast summer is still swinging for one more big hit. This week offers a wonderfully random–and very Gulf Coast–mix of activities to see, do, learn, hear, and eat.

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Orange Beach News

Lunar Eclipse Visible Over The Gulf This Week

By K. Cooper • August 26, 2026

Night-owl beachgoers in coastal beach towns can enjoy a special treat this week. A near-total lunar eclipse will take place Thursday night, and watching it over the ocean shoreline makes it even better. You don't need any special glasses

Mystics Of Pleasure Krewe To Host Their 26th Annual Drawdown Event

By Gulf Shores News Staff • August 24, 2026

The Mystics of Pleasure Mardi Gras Krewe is gearing up for a fun night in Orange Beach. The Krewe will host its 26th Annual Drawdown fundraiser at the Orange Beach Event Center at The Wharf.

Bear Point Study To Analyze The Risk Of Flooding

By K. Cooper • August 23, 2026

Orange Beach is taking direct action to evaluate and improve how stormwater moves through the Bear Point neighborhood. At a recent City Council meeting Marshall Hayden, the hydraulic and hydrologic engineering group leader at Thompson Engineering, presented

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Coastal Region News

Gulf of America Jeep Fest in Gulf Shores

By R. Peevy • August 26, 2026

The beach is calling, and so are the Jeeps! From September 24 to September 27, 2026, the famous coastal destination of Gulf Shores, Alabama, will transform into the ultimate playground for Jeep owners and enthusiasts for the inaugural Gulf of America Jeep Fest.

Local Farmers Markets See Surging Demand Amid National Food Outbreaks

By R. Peevy • August 25, 2026

The ongoing national concern over large-scale foodborne illness outbreaks has sparked a significant shift in consumer behavior, leading to a major surge in the usage of local farmers markets. As health agencies grapple with widespread contamination in the commercial food supply chain, more residents are looking toward

The Push to Name Mobile Bay’s New Bridge After Jimmy Buffett

By R. Peevy • August 24, 2026

A growing movement along the Alabama Gulf Coast is advocating to name the highly anticipated future I-10 Mobile River bridge in honor of the late musical icon and entrepreneur Jimmy Buffett. While some political figures have proposed other names

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"BEST OF" Gallery

Want to see who has been voted the BEST of the area? Visit these sites and see the ranking. You can also vote and share with others. VOTE for the Best of Gulf Shores!

Best Seafood Restaurants

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Best Beachfront Restaurant

Top 10 Restaurants on the Beach

Best Bars

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Best Burgers

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Best Dolphin Cruise

Top 10 Dolphin Cruises

Best Coffee Shops

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Best Breakfast

Top 10 Breakfast Places. Vote for your favorite.

Best Fried Chicken

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