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Gulf Shores is a top Labor Day Destination

HomeToGo Highlights Top Trending Labor Day Destinations

By R. Peevy • August 20, 2026

As the summer season winds down, American travelers are increasingly seeking solace in the great outdoors. According to the annual 2026 Labor Day Travel Report released by HomeToGo

High School Students Invited To Join Gulf Shores Junior City Council

By Gulf Shores News Staff • August 19, 2026

While some schools around the nation have cut civics classes, Gulf Shores invites high school students to experience hands-on city government directly. The City of Gulf Shores has officially opened applications for its 2026–2027 Junior City Council program, offering local youth a practical foundation in municipal

Community Rallies For Canal Road Boat Launch as City Weighs Waterway Village Expansion

By R. Peevy • August 18, 2026

At the City of Gulf Shores Council work session held on Monday, the proposed closure of the Canal Road boat launch became a focal point of public deliberation. While city administration has recommended removing the launch to advance

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Orange Beach News

Boat Strike Suspected In Death Of Manatee Found In Orange Beach

By Gulf Shores News Staff • August 20, 2026

A manatee was found dead along the southern shore of Wolf Bay near Orange Beach, Alabama, over the weekend. Researchers suspect the animal died as a result of a boat strike.

Orange Beach Council Addresses E-Bike Boom In Work Session

By K. Cooper • August 19, 2026

The nationwide surge in electric bicycle adoption has transformed personal transportation across urban centers and coastal resort towns alike. In Orange Beach, this national trend is amplified by a growing population of year-round residents and thousands of seasonal tourists.

Orange Beach City Council To Focus On Recreation Campus Updates And Local Ordinances

By K. Cooper • August 18, 2026

Orange Beach leaders are preparing to evaluate major community updates and shift their focus to long-term stewardship of local parks and essential municipal guidelines during the morning work session.

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Coastal Region News

Tanger Outlets Grant Program For Teachers and Educators

By Gulf Shores News Staff • August 20, 2026

Educators in Baldwin County can now apply for funding to support student-focused programs through the annual TangerKids Grants Program, which has officially opened for the 2026/27 academic year.

Foley Mayor Presents Keys To The City To Conservation Commissioner

By Guy Busby • August 19, 2026

The City of Foley honored Alabama Commissioner of Conservation and Natural Resources Chris Blankenship for his decades of work protecting the state's environment. Foley Mayor Ralph Hellmich presented Blankenship with a city proclamation at a recent City Council meeting.

Apple CEO Tim Cook talks about Robertsdale

Apple CEO Tim Cook Highlights Hometown Robertsdale and Future Manufacturing Hubs

By R. Peevy • August 17, 2026

In a recent interview on CNBC’s "Mad Money," Apple CEO Tim Cook discussed the critical role of manufacturing in rural America, drawing on his personal upbringing in his Baldwin County hometown of Robertsdale, Alabama.

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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

Who has the best fried chicken in the area? See the rankings and VOTE!