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Watch Parties FORE The Masters Along The Coast

By Ken Cooper • April 10, 2026

The Masters is golf's most cherished event. Players throughout history are judged by how many times they have won the green jacket. Golf enthusiast around the world will ask "did you see that?" for weeks and even years to come. The Super Bowl for golf around the world takes place in the small town of Augusta, Georgia

Lagoonfest Brings Local Musicians Together

Lagoonfest Pays Tribute To Local Musicians This Saturday

By Ken Cooper • April 9, 2026

Local music will take center stage as a new festival debuts at Icehouse Tap Room. Organizers say Lagoonfest was created to celebrate and support area musicians. The event aims to bring artists and fans together in a single location. It also seeks to create new opportunities for performers to earn income.

City of Gulf Shores Seeks Local Input For Rebuild of Kids Park

By Gulf Shores News Staff • April 8, 2026

Originally the Gulf Shores kids park was designed by the local children and custom-built by over 1,500 volunteers in less than six days in 1996. After 30 years of smiles and use the park has been showing it's age.

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Orange Beach News

Orange Beach Residents And Visitors To Detour Through Gulf Shores For 3 Days

By Ken Cooper • April 9, 2026

The Orange Beach City Council were informed by Ford Handley, City Administrator, the southbound traffic on the Expressway would be detoured for three (3) days. The southbound traffic during that time will enter the island via the Hwy. 59 bridge in Gulf Shores.

Orange Beach Council Moves To Authorize Mayor To Negotiate Sale of Event Center

By John Mullen • April 7, 2026

Orange Beach is moving forward with its effort to sell the Orange Beach Center at The Wharf. The city is looking to develop a civic center on the south side of Canal Road, across from the city property that includes the Senior Center, library, Coastal Center for the Arts, and Waterfront Park.

Orange Beach Girls Softball Remain Atop National High School Rankings

By R. Peevy • April 6, 2026

The Orange Beach Makos Softball remain atop the national high school softball rankings. MaxPreps, the leading online platform for high school sports coverage, and owned by CBS Sports, keeps them #1 in the nation with their unbeaten 25 - 0 start to the season.

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Coastal Region News

The Ten Commandments Bill Passes In Alabama Legislature's Final Day

By Gulf Shores News Staff • April 10, 2026

On the final day of the 2026 legislative session, Alabama’s House of Representatives passed a bill requiring the Ten Commandments to be hung in certain public school classrooms. The bill, SB99, will now go to Governor Ivey's desk to be signed into law.

Alabama Passes "Beau’s Law" To Protect Tethered Outdoor Dogs

By R. Peevy • April 9, 2026

A state bill protecting outdoor dogs passed the legislature Wednesday afternoon. Senate Bill 361, also known as "Beau's Law", passed the Alabama House with overwhelming yeas and just a few nays. The votes came after a lengthy discussion in the House on the bill, which lays out requirements for tethering dogs.

Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo Celebrates "National Zoo Lovers Day"

By Ken Cooper • April 8, 2026

National Zoo Lovers Day provides people across the country with a reason to visit and support their local zoos. The holiday highlights conservation, education, and the animals that zoos care for every day. Millions of Americans visit zoos each year.

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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

Need some great seafood? See where the locals go. Vote for the best

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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