Alabama is not traditionally a beach state, so most of our tourists don't think of beach traffic as a deterrent to vacationing or moving there. Yet Alabama, like its Gulf Coast neighbors, has a plethora of gorgeous beach space. Unfortunately, this means beach traffic Continue Reading
Baldwin County Seeking Additional $28.6 Million per Year for Schools
A March 31st Baldwin County referendum will determine whether a proposal to raise an additional $28.6 million per year for local schools will be enacted. The benefits of the additional finances would not, however, be fully realized until two years down the line. In 2017, the Continue Reading
Gulf Shore Region Considering Adding Walkway to Dr. W.C. Holmes Bridge
The W.C. Holmes Bridge, crossing the Intracoastal Waterway on Alabama 59, may soon see a new addition. City development has allocated $7,500 in analysis of the bridge, to determine whether a pedestrian and biker walkway would be feasible, and if so, what the potential cost Continue Reading
Saving the Smallest of Endangered Species-The Beach Mouse
With white sands, crystal-blue waters, and sunshine, people are drawn to Alabama's beaches. The shores, however, are not just a tourist destination; they are home to a small, endangered animal. The Alabama beach mouse make its home in the coastal sand dunes with a limited Continue Reading
Real Estate Agent, Kris Powell, Receives Accolades
It's been a great year on the Alabama Gulf Coast for real estate, and none of it would have been possible without the support and recommendations from the community. Kris Powell has recently been named to several lists for outstanding real estate service. With a goal to Continue Reading
School Improvements in Gulf Shores
Despite the mild climate and rich, diverse history and culture of the Gulf Coast, some people are reluctant to move to this part of the United States. For example, they might worry about the weather; states like Alabama and Mississippi are known for experiencing tornadoes, Continue Reading
New Locations to Explore in Foley
When most people think of Alabama, they think of large cities like Montgomery and Birmingham. Foley doesn't usually come to mind. If it does, the next thing people likely say is, “Where is Foley?” Fortunately, Foley is about to get plenty of good publicity this January, Continue Reading
Blue Collar Country and New Restaurant Chains Attracting People to Gulf Shores
New and exciting developments are in progress and soon to come to Gulf Shores, AL, and the surrounding region. A number of new chain stores are opening up locations in the area, and the first step is the much-anticipated Blue Collar Country entertainment center. The center Continue Reading
How Alabama Real Estate is Fairing in 2014
Since the recession initially hit America, everyone's had problems coaxing the real estate engine to begin turning properly again. With unprecedented unemployment highs, it's been a long, drawn out fight to turn the tide on the Alabama housing market. However, this year Continue Reading
Gulf Shores City Council Begins its Vision 2025 Plan
Gulf Shores, Alabama, is a small coastal city located in Baldwin County on the Gulf of Mexico. It is the southernmost city or town in Alabama, located near the end of the Mobile Point Peninsula, east of the historic Fort Morgan and the Fort Morgan community. Gulf Shores is a Continue Reading
