Foley
Work kicked off this week on the new $17-million Foley Public Works Campus, now being constructed at the intersection of North Poplar Street and East Section Avenue. The new facility will house the public works and sanitation departments. The City of Foley says the current public works facilities are too small for its current needs…
The Poarch Band of Creek Indians has announced a significant addition to its OWA Parks & Resort, with a $50-million-plus resort-style hotel planned to open in May 2025. To be located on the northeast side of the newly opened Tropic Falls water park, the expansion will provide guests with another lodging option just steps away…
Foley’s GlenLakes Golf Club will host its annual Winter Two-Player Invitational on December 9-10, Mullet Wrapper reports. The entry fee is $120 per team, and play starts at 8:30 a.m. both days in men’s, women’s and coed divisions. Players must have a handicap or verification. Parent-junior teams and couples teams are eligible. Cart fee is…
A new pavilion and restrooms are part of plans for improvements at the City of Foley’s Max Griffin Park near the new Sara Thompson Kids Park. The city is soliciting bids to rebuild the pavilion located next to Kids Park, which reopened earlier this year after being rebuilt at a cost of $1.2 million. Jeff…
The newest location of Baumhower’s Victory Grille is set to open on December 5 in Suite 308 of the Tanger Outlets in Foley. The new restaurant will be the largest in the Baumhower’s portfolio and feature design elements such as a centrally located bar; local sports images and memorabilia; a streamlined kitchen; and a large…
The City of Foley has announced the purchase of two new garbage trucks at a combined cost of almost $728,000 and that it will add a fifth garbage collection route to expand services to meet growth demands. Darrell Russell, public works director, explained, “We’re growing, and we’re going to add a fifth route, four days…
ENT Centers of Excellence hired licensed audiologist Dr. Joel W. Stutz. Stutz has more than 25 years of experience as a licensed audiologist. Stutz earned a bachelor’s degree in communication disorders and a master’s degree in audiology from Central Michigan University. He interned at the University of Iowa Hospital and participated in a newborn audiological…
The City of Foley has named major city construction projects following its announcement of investing approximately $72 million in capital improvement projects in its next fiscal year, beginning October 1. Intended to help Foley meet the challenges of growth without overspending, they include a new facility for the Foley Public Works Department with an estimated…
Tim and Alex Lipe are in the works to open Blessed Kettle Brewing Co. in Downtown Foley, which will be the first brewery for the city, Gulf Coast Media reports. The Lipes have purchased property across from Heritage Park on East Laurel Avenue, and the drawings are nearing completion, but it will still be some…
OWA Parks & Resort has announced the opening of Tropic Hideaway RV Resort. Tropic Hideaway is a luxury RV resort that offers a tropical vibe for guests, with 190 new spots next to the Tropic Falls theme and water parks. OWA notes activities and amenities including pickleball courts, a putting green, adult and family pools,…
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