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Posted on: November 1, 2023

Beach Renourishment Project underway in Gulf Shores, set to start in Orange Beach in January

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Dredging and beach fill operations, as part of the 2023 Engineered Beach Renourishment Project for Orange Beach/Gulf State Park/Gulf Shores, commenced on October 30th along the 900 block of West Beach Boulevard in Gulf Shores.

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Posted on: November 10, 2023

2023 Firefighter, Police Officer of the Year award winners announced

Standing side by side award winner Battalion Chief David Gant and Cpl. Dillen Malone

The November Community Potluck and annual Orange Beach police and firefighter awards ceremony took place on Monday, November 6th at the Community Center.

Orange Beach Police Chief Steve Brown announced Cpl. Dillen Malone as the 2023 Officer of the Year and...

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Posted on: November 10, 2023

Historic groundbreaking ceremony held for Orange Beach City Schools Athletic Complex

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The young Orange Beach City School System celebrated a generational step forward on Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2023 with the groundbreaking ceremony for a state-of-the-art athletic complex. 

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Posted on: November 6, 2023

Renovation of Gulf State Park Pier Begins November 13

Gulf State Park Pier photo by Lisa Comer 2021 - sun setting behind the pier with sun rays reflecting

The Gulf State Park Pier will close at 5 p.m. on Sunday, November 12, 2023, so that work can begin to repair the damage caused to the pier by Hurricane Sally in 2020. The pier will remain closed during the renovation process.

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Posted on: November 3, 2023

Gulf Shores & Orange Beach Tourism Delivers Alabama Beaches' Tourism Update

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GULF SHORES AND ORANGE BEACH, ALA. – Business and industry leaders from across Baldwin County gathered at the Orange Beach Event Center on Friday, Nov. 3, 2023 for the Coastal Alabama Business Chamber’s First Friday Forum, sponsored by...

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Posted on: November 2, 2023

Orange Beach’s 'Visions of Christmas' Tickets Now Available

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The sights and sounds of Christmas will be here before you can say “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer”.  To help fill everyone with holiday cheer, the City of Orange Beach Expect Excellence Music Department will be presenting the...

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Posted on: October 18, 2023

City approves state-of-the-art athletic complex on OBMHS campus

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Orange Beach City Schools Press Release, Oct. 18, 2023

During the Orange Beach City Council meeting on October 17, 2023, the City unanimously approved a resolution supporting the construction of an athletic complex on the Orange Beach Middle and High Schoo...

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Posted on: March 17, 2023

Orange Beach achieves improved National Flood Insurance Program CRS rating

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The City of Orange Beach has achieved an improved rating within the National Flood Insurance Program that will result in further discounts on flood insurance premiums for property owners.

During the city’s town hall meeting on March 1st, Mayor Tony Kennon ...

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Posted on: October 15, 2022

Welcome to Our New Website

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The City of Orange Beach is pleased to announce the launch of a newly redesigned city website. It has an entirely new look and more functionality for residents and visitors alike. The web address remains the same: www.orangebeachal.gov

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Posted on: October 15, 2022

Visitor Information

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We have some of the most beautiful beaches in the world. Learn more about our area from our partners at Orange Beach & Gulf Shores Tourism.

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Posted on: October 15, 2022

No Wake Zone Maps

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When on the water in Orange Beach, please help keep everyone safe by knowing and abiding by the wake zone rules.

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Posted on: October 15, 2022

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Posted on: September 16, 2022

Board of Trustees OKs project for Auburn University Gulf Coast Engineering Research Station

Logo for Auburn University Gulf Coast Engineering Research Station in Orange Beach

By Austin Phillips | September 16, 2022 | Auburn University

Auburn football isn’t the only thing going orange this weekend, as the Board of Trustees approved a project Friday to build an Auburn University Gulf Coast Engineering Research Station in...

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