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Name: Gulf Shores News
Address: Gulf Shores, AL
Telephone: (000) 000-0000

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Gulf Shores Airport Positioned for Growth with Key FAA Grants and $15M Terminal Expansion

By R. Peevy • September 9, 2026

During the Gulf Shores City Council work session held this week, city leaders reviewed critical infrastructure proposals ahead of an upcoming vote to ratify key Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) grants and received an in-depth progress report on the airport's ambitious $15 million terminal expansion project.

National Shrimp Festival Countdown Clock Has Started

By R. Peevy • September 8, 2026

In exactly one month, the pristine shores of Gulf Shores, Alabama, will transform into a lively seafood lover's paradise. Scheduled from October 8th through 11th, 2026, the 53rd Annual National Shrimp Festival is preparing to welcome over 300,000 visitors to the public beach

Sharks Spotted Swimming in Shallow Waters Off Gulf State Park Pier

Sharks Are Regularly Spotted Near Gulf State Park Pier

By Gulf Shores News Staff • September 6, 2026

A recent sighting of sharks swimming in shallow waters around the Gulf State Park pier in Gulf Shores has raised safety awareness among beachgoers and tourists during the busy Labor Day weekend. Bonny Huddleston of Wedowee captured video footage of multiple blacktip sharks swimming remarkably close to the shore.

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Orange Beach News

The Tiny Guardians of the Dunes and the Bane of Beachfront Developers

By Gulf Shores News Staff • September 9, 2026

The white-sand beaches of Gulf Shores and Orange Beach are famous for their beauty, but one of their most critical caretakers is an endangered resident that most people never see. Both the Alabama beach mouse and the Perdido Key beach mouse are federally protected, endangered subspecies that call this coastal region ho

Orange Beach’s Waterways and Shoreline Enhancement Program

Orange Beach Waterways Cleaning Project

By K. Cooper • September 7, 2026

The City of Orange Beach’s Waterways and Shoreline Enhancement Program continues to serve as a vital force for coastal preservation along the Alabama Gulf Coast. This year alone, the initiative has successfully removed 65,000 pounds of debris.

Parrot Heads Return to Gulf Shores Area for the 2026 "Meeting of the Minds"

By Gulf Shores News Staff • September 5, 2026

This fall, thousands of Jimmy Buffett fans will gather in Gulf Shores and Orange Beach, Alabama, for the annual Meeting of the Minds convention. Running from Wednesday, Oct. 21, through Sunday, Oct. 25, 2026, this year's event features the theme "The Tiki Bar is Open".

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Coastal Region News

Mobile Baykeeper Relaunches Coastal Water Quality Monitoring Program as SWIM Returns

By R. Peevy • September 8, 2026

Following a five-month pause due to a funding shortfall, Mobile Baykeeper announced that its Swim Where It’s Monitored (SWIM) water quality monitoring program is officially relaunching as the CrowderGulf SWIM program.

Bands, Bulls, and Boardwalks: Things To Do Labor Day Week

By Jessica Taylor • September 7, 2026

September has officially arrived, and Coastal Alabama is ready to kick things into high gear. From the long Labor Day weekend to swapping out your flip-flops for cowboy boots, this week is packed with local spirit.

Tanger Outlets Foley Welcomes More National Retailers

Tanger Foley’s Renovation Met with New National Additions

By Gulf Shores News Staff • September 6, 2026

Tanger Outlets Foley is expanding its retail portfolio on the Alabama Gulf Coast with the addition of major national brands Victoria’s Secret and Pandora. The openings come as the shopping destination undergoes a multi-phase renovation aimed at modernizing the property and enhancing the overall guest experience.

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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

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Best Fried Chicken

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