If you’ve ever said: “Why is there always a traffic shift?” “I just want to cross 59 without risking my life.” “Okay but Waterway Village is getting kind of cool…” Same. Here’s what’s happening around Gulf Shores right now — in normal-human language. Highway 59 got a new pedestrian crossing (finally

What’s moving into the longtime gallery space at 24823 Canal Road—and why does it matter if you live (or want to live) on the Gulf Coast? A new locally rooted art studio + gallery, Studio Cantrell, has opened inside the longtime Canal Road gallery location—carrying forward a decades-long creative le

What local events or traditions make our area special? If you’re thinking about moving to the Alabama/Florida Gulf Coast, local traditions are one of the fastest ways to feel like you belong—because this place isn’t just pretty… it shows up for community. The “Gulf Coast vibe” is a real thing (and i

What’s Mardi Paws at The Gulf in Orange Beach, and why should you go? If you like Mardi Gras and you like dogs, this is basically your Super Bowl: Mardi Paws Parade at The Gulf is happening Saturday, Feb. 15 from 12–4, and there will be adoptable dogs on-site—which means you can meet your next best

If you had plans to hit OWA’s Arts & Crafts Festival and then saw it got postponed… you’re not imagining things. The festival was moved due to weather, and the good news is: it’s still happening — just on a new weekend. Here’s the updated info (and a few tips so you don’t show up at the wrong time,

What’s the Orange Beach festival where you can eat Gulf seafood, browse art booths, and still make it home with enough time left in the day? It’s the 34th Annual Orange Beach Seafood Festival + MAAAC Car Show at The Wharf—a one-day event with seafood vendors, arts + crafts booths, live music, and a

Are you thinking about moving to Florida (or the AL/FL Gulf Coast) because you fell in love on vacation?Florida tourism nudged higher in Q3 2025—mostly driven by domestic travel—so yes, more people are still discovering (and rediscovering) the Gulf Coast. But tourism numbers don’t automatically mean

Rabies Vaccine Baits Are Dropping in Baldwin County: What You Need to Know (and What Not to Panic About) Are rabies vaccine baits being dropped in Baldwin County, and what should you do if you find one?Yes — starting on or around January 25, 2026, USDA Wildlife Services will distribute oral rabies v

What happens to Pensacola’s Gallery Night while Palafox is under construction? Gallery Night is still happening every month—it’s just shifting its “main hangout” spots off Palafox for a bit while the New Palafox (Reimagine Palafox) project is underway. You’ll still get art, music, vendors, and downt

Hangout Fest Skips 2026: What It Means for Gulf Shores and the Gulf Coast What’s happening with the Hangout Music Festival in 2026, and how could it impact the Gulf Shores area? The Hangout Music Festival — a major annual draw for Gulf Shores — will not take place in 2026. Here’s what locals, touris