Gulf Shores

Gulf Shores Shopping Center Sold

Gulf Shores Shopping Center Sold

October 29, 2021
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Franklin Street has arranged the sale of Pelican Place at Craft Farms, a 220,372-ft2 lifestyle center in Gulf Shores. The 82.94%-occupied property is anchored by a CMX Cinemas movie theater, Books-A-Million, Bed Bath & Beyond and Dollar Tree and benefits from foot traffic to an adjacent Target and Publix. Franklin Street’s Bryan Belk and John…

One Club In Gulf Shores Celebrates Additions

October 22, 2021
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The South Baldwin Chamber of Commerce recently celebrated a ribbon cutting for two new additions to ONE CLUB Golf in Gulf Shores: “Topgolf Swing Suite, called an “immersive golf and sport experience” available to rent, and a Starbucks. The private gated retreat at 2050 Oak Road Eastoffers golf, pools with private cabanas and a cocktail…

Alabama Beach Tourism Marks Another Record Year

Alabama Beach Tourism Marks Another Record Year

October 8, 2021
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President and CEO of Gulf Shores and Orange Beach Tourism Herb Malone announced another record year for Alabama beaches, WKRG reported. Occupancy rates of condominiums, beach houses and other rental properties in June and July were near 100%, he said. While August numbers were not yet official, Malone said they were trending in the same…

State Fruit, Vegetable Growers to Convene In Gulf Shores

State Fruit, Vegetable Growers to Convene In Gulf Shores

October 1, 2021
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The 2021 Alabama Fruit and Vegetable Growers Conference and Tradeshow is being held on November 18-19 at The Lodge at Gulf State Park in Gulf Shores. The deadline to register is October 4. Costs are $125 per person or, if multiple people from the same farm are attending, $125 for the first person and $100…

Fort Morgan Haunted Tours to be Featured on Second Sight Paranormal TV

Fort Morgan Haunted Tours to be Featured on Second Sight Paranormal TV

October 1, 2021
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Fort Morgan will host the “Fort Morgan Ghost Investigation and Historical Haunted Tour” this Halloween, while being featured in a Second Sight Paranormal TV series, WKRG reports. Second Sight TV and Fort Morgan have partnered to host the event, which will include historical background of the site. The public can join Second Sight TV members…

New Openings

New Openings

September 24, 2021
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The Spruced Up Shoppe recently celebrated its grand opening with a ribbon-cutting event. The shop is owned by interior designer and home stager Stephanie Cunningham and offers furniture, rugs, pillows, local art and more at 20730 State Highway 181, Suite C in Fairhope. In Gulf Shores, Poke Bowl Sushi Burrito & Boba cut the ribbon…

Shrimp Festival Cancelled

Shrimp Festival Cancelled

September 17, 2021
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The Annual National Shrimp Festival has been cancelled for the second year in a row due to COVID-19. Previously scheduled for October 7-10 (Shrimp Festival Planned For October In Gulf Shores), it expected approximately 250,000 attendees. Organizers stated, “Our mission at the Coastal Alabama Business Chamber, and through the Gateway Initiative, is to support our…

Gulf Shores Tops Growing Alabama Cities List

Gulf Shores Tops Growing Alabama Cities List

August 20, 2021
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AL.com recently reported that cities across Alabama “are growing like wildfire,” with Gulf Shores tops growing Alabama cities list at No. 1. Baldwin County is the state’s fastest-growing county through 2010-2020 and home to five of the top 11, including three of the top five, fastest-growing cities in Alabama. Gulf Shores grew at 54% and…

Artificial Reef Program Gains 110 Mi.2

Artificial Reef Program Gains 110 Mi.2

August 20, 2021
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The Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources has commenced with an $8.135-million expansion of the Alabama Artificial Reef Program. One of the largest collections in the world, Alabama’s artificial reef zones recently got even larger with the addition of 110 mi.2 along the Gulf of Mexico bottom. The work is being funded by grants…

Souvenir City Celebrates 65th Anniversary

Souvenir City Celebrates 65th Anniversary

July 9, 2021
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The original Souvenir City in Gulf Shores celebrated 65 years in business on July 1 with a ribbon cutting in its iconic shark’s mouth entrance, GulfCoastNewsToday.com recently reported. The Coastal Alabama Business Chamber presented a proclamation proclaiming July 1 as Souvenir City Day. Owner Clyde Weir and members of the Weir family joined guests including…

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