Shrimp Festival canceled as Tropical Storm Isaias nears Gulf Coast
🦐 SHRIMP FEST CANCELED: Organizers called off the 53rd National Shrimp Festival in Gulf Shores as Tropical Storm Isaias heads for the Alabama coast
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FOX Weather to host national show from Gulf Shores: What to know + how to watch
📺 FOX WEATHER'S BEACH HOUSE: The show will air a special live episode Wednesday from Gulf Shores.
Tanger Foley’s renovation is officially underway — here’s what’s new
🛍️ TANGER OUTLETS RENOVATIONS: Tanger Outlets Foley's big renovation is underway, bringing a new green space, splash pad, expanded dining and fresh retailers like Buckle to Baldwin County. Here's what to know before your next shopping trip.
3 Coastal Alabama destinations make WorldAtlas ‘Best Towns for Retirees’ list
🌅 COASTAL RETIREMENT FAVORITES: Fairhope, Orange Beach + Daphne topped WorldAtlas' list of the best Alabama towns for retirees based on waterfront views, outdoor recreation + community charm!
3D-printed artificial reefs placed in Mobile Bay to restore habitats
🪸3D-PRINTED REEFS: A new series of 3D-printed artificial reef structures were placed in Mobile Bay last week to restore coastal habitat.
Perdido Key and Dauphin Island on list of best U.S. Barrier Islands, according to Travel & Leisure
🏖️Two Gulf Coast spots in were recognized in a list of the "11 Best Barrier Islands in the U.S." by Travel & Leisure.
Riverboat casino Argosy VI sunk for Orange Beach artificial reef system
⛴️ RIVERBOAT SUNKEN: A former riverboat casino was intentionally sunk today on Wednesday, July 1, to improve Alabama's artificial reef system.
World Sea Turtle Day: How you can help in Mobile Bay
🐢 World Sea Turtle Day is used to celebrate the species + raise awareness for conservation efforts.
New Intracoastal Waterway Bridge in Baldwin County nearing completion, Beach Express traffic detoured
🚧 Starting on May 10 at 7AM, southbound drivers will be routed to SR-59 via SR-308 (formerly Foley Beach Express), in order to complete construction of the Instracoastal Waterway Bridge. Read on to learn more!
NOW OPEN: Gulf State Park Pier observatory deck renovations complete
🐟 Gulf State Park Pier Observatory is now open to the public! Read more here.