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Gulf Shores Planning Commission Considers Home Development Near Sportsplex

By John Mullen • April 28, 2026

A short meeting agenda for the Gulf Shores Planning Commission is long on requests for 256 new residences in three subdivisions planned in the city. Expansion areas include one for townhomes across State Route 59 from the Baldwin Regional Medical Center’s freestanding emergency department.

Gulf Shores Featured In NCAA National Volleyball Championship

By Ken Cooper • April 27, 2026

Gulf Shores is preparing to host a major collegiate sporting event as top teams from across the country arrive for the national championship. The competition will feature 16 of the nation’s leading beach volleyball teams, with matches held on the city’s public beaches.

Gulf Shores City Schools is launching a new adult culinary class

Gulf Shores Schools Launch Tasteable Culinary Class

By Gulf Shores News Staff • April 26, 2026

Gulf Shores City Schools is launching a new adult culinary class series called The Art of Culinary. The series is designed to celebrate food, learning, and community. Organizers said the classes will be hands-on and led by Chef Jon Kastner and other local experts.

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Orange Beach News

Makos Ready For Postseason Play

By John Mullen • April 28, 2026

It’ll be a busy week in post-season play for at least three Orange Beach Makos spring sports teams. Two teams – baseball and girls' soccer – will play state tournament games, with baseball at home and girls' soccer on the road.

Weekly Things To Do Include Live Music, Balloons And Derby Party

By Jessica Taylor • April 27, 2026

This lineup of coastal events brings a little bit of everything–from treetop thrills and luxury cruises to community celebrations and sky-high spectacles that truly shine. Whether you're feeling adventurous, in the mood to unwind, or just looking for something fun and musical to fill your calendar.

Nest Fest Returns To Orange Beach

By Gulf Shores News Staff • April 25, 2026

Shorebirds and coastal conservation will take center stage when the 3rd Annual Nest Fest returns to Orange Beach Waterfront Park. The community event is designed for families and nature lovers of all ages.

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Coastal Region News

Flora-Bama Currently Leads National Poll For Best Beach Bar

By R. Peevy • April 28, 2026

The iconic Flora-Bama has been nominated for USA Today's 10Best Readers' Choice Awards for Best Beach Bar. This selection, made by a panel of experts, puts the legendary spot in the national spotlight, with the ultimate winner determined by public votes.

Three Baldwin Towns Listed As "Storybook" By National Outlet

By R. Peevy • April 27, 2026

World Atlas is one of the largest publishing resources in geography and other topics it covers, including sociology, demography, environment, economics, politics, and travel. Recently their online magazine focused within the State of Alabama. They listed the 9 Storybook Towns In Alabama and you may be surprised

Lightning strikes occur often in summer months

Alabama Ranks Third In Nation For Fatal Lightning Strikes

By Erica Thomas • April 26, 2026

Many people choose to live along Alabama's coast to be outdoors and enjoy the beaches or golf. But those areas can be prone for lightning strikes. There are an estimated 23 million cloud-to-ground lightning flashes each year in the United States.

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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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