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    Blue Angels' to Buzz Back to the Gulf Coast Today
    By R. Ken Cooper 18 Mar, 2024
    Communities along the Gulf Coast from Navarre to Orange Beach are anticipating the return of the Blue Angels from their winter training base in California to NAS Pensacola. We’re expecting the Blue Angel's first possible Beach Buzz of the 2024 season to take place mid-afternoon today. This event marks the beginning of Beach Buzz season each year.
    From Music to Motors - Things To Do on the Gulf Coast This Week
    By Jessica A. Taylor 18 Mar, 2024
    This week our Gulf Coast Community is brimming with fun events and activities guaranteed to suit every taste and interest. From the tantalizing flavors of new local eateries like Bird Dog Chicken to the soulful melodies at Tacky Jack’s and the adrenaline-pumping Orange Beach Invasion Car & Truck Show at The Wharf, there's something for everyone. Dive into trivia, give back to the community, or indulge in the festive spirit with Easter activities and live bunny photos. Here’s yet another week filled with unique experiences, captivating entertainment, and the opportunity to create lasting memories. Enjoy!
    Gulf Shores City Hall
    By John Mullin 18 Mar, 2024
    Baldwin County Sewer Service (BCSS) will go before the Gulf Shores City Council tonight to ask for a conditional use permit to add a second sludge pond at its facility on Fort Morgan Road. The company has been before the council and planning commission several times since it was discovered BCSS added and was using a second sludge already despite not asking for or receiving the proper permitting. BCSS is in Gulf Shores, but most of its service areas are in other parts of south Baldwin County.
    New Developments on Agenda for Foley City Council Meeting
    By John Mullen 18 Mar, 2024
    The Foley City Council will meet in a joint work/regular session on March 18 at 4 p.m. in council chambers at city hall. During the meeting, the council will: Conduct a public hearing on an ordinance change to update the flood prevention codes to meet new FEMA standards. There will also be an introduction of the ordinance.
    New Beach Parking Passes for Orange Beach Residents Announced
    By OBA Staff 17 Mar, 2024
    The City of Orange Beach has introduced a new resident beach access parking program, beginning now. Specifically designed for residents who live within the city limits of Orange Beach, this program provides access to the City Beach by providing eligible residents with a pass for parking. Situated at 25700 Perdido Beach Blvd., just to the east of the CoastAL Restaurant, this program is for those with a valid Alabama driver’s license with an Orange Beach address. The City of Orange Beach has provided the information below regarding the new Beach Pass Program.
    Foley Plans Parking Improvements at Event Center & Sports Tourism Complex
    By Guy Busby 17 Mar, 2024
    Visitors to the Foley Event Center and the Sports Tourism Complex will have improved parking under plans approved by the Foley City Council. The projects include paving current parking sites and adding more spaces for vehicles.
    Orange Beach Nominated for USA Today 10Best
    By OBA Staff 17 Mar, 2024
    Orange Beach has been nominated for the USA Today 10Best Readers’ Choice Award in the Best Small Towns category, specifically highlighted for its exceptional Small-Town Food Scene. This nomination places Orange Beach in the spotlight, inviting both residents and visitors to participate in the online voting process. Voting for the Best Small-Town Food Scene category is currently open and will conclude at noon on Monday, April 1. Supporters can cast their vote once per day, per device, including smartphones, tablets, and computers.
    Baldwin County Executes Contract For Planning Phase Of The Disaster Recovery Program
    By OBA Staff 16 Mar, 2024
    The Baldwin County Commission executed a contract on March 5, 2024, with MB3 Inc. doing business as Civix for the Planning Phase of the Community Development Block Grant – Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) Sub-award for Baldwin County Commission in the amount of $370,081. The $370,081 will be allocated from the $1,000,000.00 Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs (ADECA) sub-award funds dedicated to planning. The Planning Phase will include the planning of the General Grant Coordination and Management, Project Management, and Capacity Building.
    Foley Updates Financial Report For Public Information
    By Guy Busby 16 Mar, 2024
    City residents wanting a breakdown of Foley’s financial information, have an updated resource available online and in some municipal offices. The city’s Popular Annual Financial Report has been updated for the fiscal year that ended in September. Miranda Bell, Foley accounting supervisor, said the city’s PARF report breaks down complicated financial reports to allow residents to understand where city revenue comes from and how the money is spent.
    Orange Beach's New Wildlife Center Nears Completion
    By John Mullen 15 Mar, 2024
    Contractors are about halfway finished with the build-out on the new Orange Beach Wildlife Center and Management Program and Coastal Resources Coordinator Melissa Vinson is excited about several features not in the current center. “While the old center has served us well, we are very excited about the new center,” Vinson said. “The things I’m most excited about are the interns not being housed there, having separate rehab rooms to separate various species (so a squirrel won’t be housed next to a hawk anymore), X-ray onsite, walk-in freezer and fridge going to be awesome, a separate quarantine space will be so beneficial, a surgery room so surgeries can happen at the center will be amazing.”
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