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ORANGE BEACH, Ala. (May 14, 2025) — Margaritaville Resort Orange Beach at The Wharf officially broke ground Wednesday, marking a significant milestone for the Gulf Coast's hospitality landscape. The ceremony, held on-site at the future resort location — an 83-acre waterfront property directly across from The Wharf on the Intracoastal Waterway – was led by Art Favre, Founder, Owner, and Chairman ...read more

Gulf Shores, AL – May 1, 2025 – Sometimes, it only takes one person to make waves! On Thursday, May 1st, Eco Clean Marine took to the sands of Gulf Shores Public Beach for another successful trash pick-up — and while the turnout may have been small, the impact was mighty. With two hours, one dedicated volunteer, and the leadership of our energetic cleanup lead Kerensa, the team filled one ...read more

GULF SHORES, ALA. – Gulf Shores-based artist Michael Swiger, 31, has been named the winner of the 52nd Annual National Shrimp Festival poster contest, organizers announced today. The Shrimp Festival committee, made up of nearly 100 volunteers who work year-round to plan the event, opened the contest in January. A total of 26 entries were submitted by artists from Alabama, Florida, Louisiana, ...read more

Foley, Alabama – Southern Sun Laundry, a veteran-owned business providing commercial hospitality laundry services along the Alabama Gulf Coast, has been named the Alabama Veteran-Owned Small Business of the Year award recipient by the Alabama District Office of the U.S. Small Business Administration. This prestigious award recognizes outstanding small businesses that demonstrate resilience, ...read more