-Over $100 million in boats and marine products on display

-Consistently the "Top Boat Buying Show" in the northern Gulf

-Exhibitors list that reads like a Who's Who of the marine industry

-120 wet slip boats and yachts on display

-More than 700+ sport & console boats on land

-Something for everyone, from an entry level boater to a seasoned veteran

-Bridgewalk Area featuring the Event Stage

-Marine artist Larry Rackley's Kid's Art Classes

-Exhibitor displays, instructional seminars and much more, plus live music

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Get your green beer (or green cocktail) ready! St. Patrick's Day is coming up on March 17, and you best be caught wearing green. But why exactly do we do we celebrate this holiday? Here we give you a quick St. Patrick's Day history primer to answer all the questions you might think to ask about it all.

Why exactly do we celebrate on March 17? Who was St. Patrick, when was he born, and why do we care about the patron saint of Ireland in the United States? What exactly do leprechauns have to do with it all? Where did all those St. Patrick's Day traditions like parades and all things shamrock come from? There's plenty of trivia behind the holiday to explore, so read on to find all you need to know before you head out to the pub or this year's Irish…

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Fairhope, Alabama, is famous for its kaleidoscope of flowers that paint the city like nature's brushstrokes, creating picturesque backdrops for everyday strolls and cherished celebrations. From vibrant azaleas and delicate magnolias to cheerful tulips and classic roses, our town’s floral heritage reflects the colorful history of our creative, coastal community. It is this ever-changing yet timeless landscape that continues to inspire artists and beckon visitors season after season. For over 70 years, our flower-lined streets have proudly hosted the Fairhope Arts & Crafts Festival. While it has grown and evolved throughout the years, it remains a familiar family tradition for so many. During this three-day event, our population of 22,000 swells to…

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No matter how many times you visit 32-mile stretch of sugary sand on Alabama's Gulf Coast, you'll find yourself planning your next trip to Gulf Shores and Orange Beach before you've even reached I-65 on your way home. The signature catchphrase of Gulf Shores "Small Town, Big Beach" can be seen around town, and gives you a glimpse of what kind of place it really is. While the white quartz sand and rolling waters of the Gulf of Mexico are the main attraction, there's plenty more to do and see. Here are the top things to do during your getaway to Gulf Shores and Orange Beach, Alabama.

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ROBERTSDALE, Ala. – The pace of the real estate market in Baldwin County continues to operate at a slower speed than recent years. Baldwin REALTORS® Multiple Listing Service (MLS) reports a year-over-year increase for September 2023 in Average Days on Market (DOM) and a decrease in the number of Closed Sales for both Traditional Residential and Resort/Island-based properties in the county. Additionally, the Traditional Residential properties in the county continued to see slight Average Sales Price increases, while the Resort/Island-based properties experienced a minor dip in sold prices.

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ypically, Magnolia Springs’ backroads are serenely quiet. Farms, both great and small, residential homes and open fields greet the casual observer. Rick Burmeister is not a casual observer. He is a dove hunter. 

This morning near Fairhope is just one illustration of that fact. “There’s one,” Burmeister says, acknowledging a mourning dove perched on a powerline parallel to County Road 12. “There’s another,” he says. At bird number seven, the outdoorsman summarizes the scene with experience handed down through family generations. “This is a good place to hunt doves.”

Burmeister’s grandfather farmed Fairhope in the early 1900s. Later, his father, the late Fritz Burmeister, and uncle, Willie Burmeister, tilled Baldwin County acreage for over 50…

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ROBERTSDALE, Ala. – The real estate market continued to stabilize in Baldwin County this past month. Baldwin REALTORS® Multiple Listing Service (MLS) reports year-over-year increases for May 2023 in Average Days on Market (DOM), but the number of New Listings and Closed Sales decreased for both Traditional Residential and Resort/Island-based properties in the county.

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Connect with your kids, your friends and your family while taking part in the concerts at the coast in Gulf Shores and Orange Beach. Featuring well-known music performers in the C-Spire Concert Series at The Wharf, and ever-popular music events such as the Hangout Music Festival on the public beach in Gulf Shores. We invite you to soak up the sun and our southern hospitality as you adjust to our relaxed pace. Our beautiful beaches are the perfect place to take a ‘relax and breathe’ approach. Spend the morning soaking in the sun or hiking one of our backcountry trails. Then enjoy some shopping and Alabama Gulf seafood before your concert. Rest, relax and repeat.


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As a new third southbound lane is added to Highway 59, pedestrian access will be eliminated on the W.C. Holmes Bridge, making a new pedestrian bridge a necessity. 

The new Waterway Village Pedestrian Bridge is a component of the BUILD Grant Project. The new bridge will connect the north and south sides of the Waterway District through newly constructed pedestrian pathways spanning from the new Medical Village area to East 20th Avenue. The bridge will be equipped ADA approved ramps built at an appropriate slope for biking and walking and an elevator.  


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